The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-14

being perpendicular 10 thu axis of the bore
others had the trunions b. oxen of, and few il
any were perfect Indeed |, tout ensemble, the
ship presents the most perfect picture of a
complete wreck we have ever seen the mas,
sive timbers are broker and the huge iron
bolts and bars twisted and severed, by the
action of the powder, al il a Hercules, With a
ponderous axe, had t'een amusing himself
with her demolition. We understand that she
ia to be taken up to tina Navy Yard, where she
will BIS made to disgor ge all the valuahles in
the sthole," and the valuable metallic fastens
logs will be gathered ip pile for auction.
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THE Juvenile CONCERT. - Nothing is SO
refining as the cultivation, of muscial taste !;
much neglected in the primary schools of this
country. In some parts of Europe, music is
] made portion of every day study among the
rising generation the consequence is, that
| almost every adult citizen is master of the
science. While the schools are negectiDg this
almost essential branch of study, we are
grati6ed to observe that one gentleman is
exerting himself for the benefit of the Juven
| lies, and with such a show of success that
/ there is little doubt but hundreds of the next
generation of Norfolk will be thorough must
clans. We refer to Mr.. Jno. F. Wilkins. The
recent exhibition of his class was one of the
most gratifying proofs of the advancement of
the children of Norfolk in taste and refine
Al
Without chargs to the dear little ones, he
gathers them together, once or twice week,
10 instruct them in the rudiments of that beau>
tiful and elegant accomplishment; and with
what success, the late series of concerts given
by his class, give the most satisfactory proofs.
Much to the regret of thousands of our citi>
Gems, Thursday evening last closed the series
# concerts which are intended as an annual
exhibition OF the improvement of his pupils.
Were we to attempt description of the mann
ner in which the little ones acquitted them
selves, we should fall far short of justice either
to them or their talented instructor. But,
| not wishing to appear iavidious, we cannot
omit special mention of taose darling little
| oHdSs "a seven VI SlSut @SulAmotoS WhO sO
creditably acquitted themselves in the several
special roles for which they had been cast
''Roll the hoop cherily'' by little Eurka !;
"Cabin Home" by little Annie aud Ella and
81 ought to love my Mother" by little Ellen,
won the most hearty and enthusiss ic ap.
pl4use from highly appreciative audiences.
The minstrel troupe, composed as it was Of
small boys, was one of the features of the
exhibition; they disp aged undoubtei evil
ldsnees of talent, and received an encore each
evening The closing scene OF the series
1.-THE Soldiers vision"-was truely splendid,
and the young lady who figured so beautifully
| in it. was entitled to all the rapturous aps
plause she received Indet d the whole series
reflect the highest credit upon the class and
the kind and pa lent instructor; upon whom,
by the way, they all appear to look with
SO much respect and affection. When we re.
feet that these little performers are the chill
ldren of our own citizens, we cannot but feel
gratified at the success Of their exhibition and
the advancement they have made in so refu>
ing and elegant an accomplishment.
i Appropos Mr.. Wilkins has a card in an-
other por ion Of the paper to which We invite
the attention Of our readers.
+ BoIsTERous ---On Friday about ii O'Clock
very noisy specimen of the genus homo was
, being conducted down Church street by the
. guard, who had taken him in charge for dis
turbing the peace and quiet of the city b.
= his uproarious EXPLANATIONS, violent gesticu'
: llations, and profane swearing. We have ir
our day seen many men addicted to the vile
}. habit of using oa;hs to attest all they may
! assert, but never before crossed the equal O.
( this man in that respect. such characters
= are nuisance to any community, and should
9 be severely dealt with by the proper auihori
ties.
J OPERA HOUSE, BENEFIT NIeHT.-We desir
to call the attention of the habitues of tht
Opera House, to the fact that the Mirror of tn
War still continues ON exhibition at thi
! 6ijou, and is eliciting many enconiums from
an approaching public
To night is set apart for the benefit of tina
. prince of Philippians, s. M. Gregory, and a
q the Ethiopian droleries and songs, of the tw
: gentlemen who conduct this portion of til
6 performance is one of the principal feature
p, of the exhibition, we bespeak full house, q
!. an evidence of appreciation.