The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-17

possessed of the . circulating IN .sdumn pre-.
sent themselves; and the fertisi ty of the i'm .
sgination is called into requisi ton, TO invent
new schemes by which most money may be
made by the least expenditu re of capital
The adaptation of pachiner y to almost all
kinds of mechanical business >, to expedite exs
ecution and lessen labsr, hs become SO gen.
eral, that scarcely any field now presents itself
wherein the inventive talent may exercise its
functions with reas enable prospect of sue.
cess but as the genius of patent locks and
toothp:ck designers begins to wane and fade,
another star is about TO dawn upon the labor
saving horizon, In the shape of canvass
whselbarrows, propelled by stout sons of
Ham, and gaily placarded with large letters,
which, by a severe taxation of the mental
faculties, and heavy draft upon the imasi-
nation, may be tortured into the happy an
nouncen, ent that the hungry sojournsrs of our
city who have no g local habitation," may
regale themselves with steamed crabs"
"baked crabs ''desiled crabs" aud other ed
iblts that may tempt the appetite Of those who
desire a cheap outfit. We commend the en-,
terprise of thoss freedmen of the go-csrt
persuasion, and wish them happy time and
"a speedy arrival at the acme Of every MAS
expectations, go pocket full Of rocks"
sgts4a - .--a d. r
LIEUT.. y. H. KsArLEY-Who, for some
time, has so ably Allied the chair of Proves.
Judge, in the Military Court in this city. left
here this morning for Richmond 1t is ru,
mored that he seeks to be relieved from duty
as speedily as possible, that he may return to
his professional duties in Pennsylvania
Lieut. Keatley, while presiding in this Court,
has given evidence OF a high order of talent,
much legal asumen, and the possession OF an
uatifing energy and industry. His adminis>
tration of justice has been Rim, but calm,
clear and considerate, ami has won for him.
the respect and esteem of ell who have had
business in the Court over which he has pre-
sided with SO much dignity.
The FRlaATE CoNaREss.-The food tide
yesterday afternoon just covered the forward
part of the wreck of he Congress- At low
water several feet of her rusty looking sides
can be seen. Sic is nearly in the track of
The Ferry Boats that Ply between here and
Portsmouth.
TIE IRON RAILING Ga the sou,h side Of
the City Hall lot was handsomely decorated
yesterday afternoon with all kinds of femi
nine wearing lparel. IF there is no ordi>
nance prohibiting the use Of this railing for
acothes line there should be. s.s-----ssa.-a
NLlTART CoURT. Lieut. J. H. Kestley,
Provost Judge, presiding. e - srEsagE
The only case before this court yesterday,
was that of Willis burden, colored, charged
with the larceny OF pair of boots from An
| thony Lewis. An examination failed TO sus-
tain the charge, and twas dismissed.
| MILITARY CHANGE of the on dits in
military circ es is that the 104.h Penn, vol's.'
commanded by Colonel Theopholis Kepheart,
is to be relieved from police duty in this city,
with a view to musterit 6 tie command out
of the service. 1t is said ttat The 3rd Penn,
Heavy artillery, now st Fortress Monroe, is
to succeed the l04th. a'"4s
MAYORS CoURr PoRreAoUrH. His Honor
Mayor Collins in the chair.
Edward Hayne VIM Norton and VIM Rice,
marines, were arrested by tficers Joics AID
Morris for d. unkeness and disorderly conduct
in the streets turned over to Colonel Dula-
ney at the Navy Yard.
William burden, colored, arrested by officer
johnson oa charge of lircecny was turned
over to the military s.a ~
i GoyEaNMEsT TEAM OvHRBoARD.-F Four
horses at ached to a government wagon,
managed to get overheard at Town Point yes
terday afternoon. After much difficulty they
were gotten out, No material damage was
Sustained.
Now is YOUR TiMB.-Tbe Day Book will
come out in an entire new dress in few
days, and will be one of the INCEST looking
{ papers, and best advertising mediums in the
South. Now is your time to advertise Hand
Ia your business notices gentlemen.
!. Q. Q F.-The grand Lodge of the Inde-
4 eendent order of Odd Fellows for the State OF
Virginia, met IN Richmond yesterday. The
following are the representatives from this
Lefty.