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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-04

That GUTTER.-Again we call the attention
OF the authorities to the condition Of that
portion of Wide Water street betwsea the
Market House and Church street. Caupo,
something be done that the water may pass
off. and with it, the filth and efiuyia that
now renders the neighborhood almost unin-
habitable We urge, upon the street com
mittee, INN, dia e action
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CARRIERS WANTED.

Three or four more good Carriers will find
employment at this Office to sell and deliver
the Dag Book. Boys, here's chance for
you.
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TaE NEW OPE "A HOUSE. This favoriate
temple of the muses. is undergoing considers
BILE change in the rear of the house or as
the profession say, "behind the scenes" We
observe some improvements are going on Gin
from" also, and will take occasion to notice
them, more at length, when they are com>
pleted
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a, n; TIL NJ A IL @ H,
- Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of

A., X; TIL nj A IL CH,
- Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds Of
FARM TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
Manufactures and keeps on hand the largest stock and
best assortment of plows, Harrows Cultvators, Corn
Shelters Corn Planters Hominy ard Meal Mills, Carts
Wagons SC &c. and at the lowest prices Of any other
Establishment in the South. All goods made in the
best manner and of superior matersl. Orders soct-
ted for castings OF any kind.
store Nos 20 and % Water ST.,
Factory Nos. 16, Is and 20 Nicholson st.,
... Norfolk, Va,
Also Agent for McCormick's Reaper, and Howe
Bouyier,s Rail Road Track, Hay and Cattle Warehouse
Portable Drop Levers, and all kinds Of Grocer's.
Druggiss Butchers jewellers and Bankers Scales,
and Iron Zinc, and Brass Weights at Factory prices.
iyN-1m
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jy31 -eodtds
sALr of VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

In pursuance of the power vested in the execu
rix of Sarah Wood ward, deceased, shall on WEDNES
DAY the I'd day of August next offer at public SALE at
the Auction House of F. Ferguson of Roanoke
Square and Broad Water Street, the following real
estate in this city, of which the said Sarah Woodward
died sezed,viz
LIST. That valuable and elgibly situated LOT and
appurtenances at the intersection of Church and
Freemason sts., fronting on the former ffty-seven
feet and running back parallel with the latter one
hundred and eight feet.
Cd That LOT, with three story brick dwelling and
other improvements, the north side of Main street.
adjoining the property Of Mr.. Wake on the west, and
tn at of Mr. Grlgsby the east and fronting Main
street ffty-one feet four and half inches, and run
ming back northerly one hundred and ten feet.
Sd. That LOT and appurtenances on the south side
of Bermuda street, late the residence of Mrs Sarah
Woodward, fronting said street, forty feet, and
running back in a southery direction, one hundred
feet -..- .
4th That LOT and appurtenances on the north OF
Bermuda street, adjoining the property of the Misses
Halson on the east and that of Mr.. John Southgate
on the west, fronting said street forty feet, and
running back northerly to the centre of the marsh
Terms cash. Sale at IL NJ.
SARAH CHANDLER, Executrix
N F. F. FERGUSON, Auctioneer. jy24-l0t
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In TIME OF PsAoE PREPARE FOR WAR -
Now is the time to put in your winter stock
of coal and wood. We advise all who are
settled for the coming winter, to purchase
their coal now, and put it by for frost.
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LOCAL.
.ou.. ADVElsTisiNG Es TKs.

We have adopted the following liberal
scale of advertising rates for the accommo-
Astion of our merchants and others, who de-
sire TO advertise in our columns regular ly
1t will be seen hat in most cases the terms
are as low as hey were before the war:
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VALUABLE FARM IN PRINCESS
ANNE COUNTY FOR SALE.

Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Isaac L.
Davis deceased, shall sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder the premises, at IL o'clock A. NJ,
on Wednesday, the 23d day of August next the FARM
the North Landing road, Is miles from Kempsvills
and 10 miles from Norfolk, upon which said DAVIS re-
The improvements consist of large new Dwelling
House, with Cistsrn, Kitchen, and other outhouses
About 125 cleared and in cultivation, or en-
closed. rlr
Mr. Joshua Fentress, the tenant will show the prem
Uses to any one disposed tS h sale cash balance in
three canal annual payments, with interest on the
whole annually to be secured by bonds with good
onrity and q deed In trust to secure the same.
J. J. BURROUGHS,
iy31 -eodtds Executor
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GATHER THEM. "A large crop of loose cob
BILE stones cen be gathered in Wide Water
street. Pe'haps it might be as well to collect
them for future use, and by so doing get them
out of The way .-1.
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AUCTION SALES.
By Shaw.& Roberts.

DoubleSeated Carriage in good order, and Two (2)
fine Harness Horses, suitable for Family Hack pur
poses SHAW Il ROBERTS,
au4lt Auctioneers
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By Shaw & Roberts,

LOUISE AND LOT IN NEWTO WN AT
IL PUBLIC AUCTION.
We will sell, on Thursday next, August Sd, at I'm
O'Clock, P. NJ the premises, the two story Frame
Building with brick basement situated 9th street,
in Newtown The Lot has front Of 40 feet, and runs
back 80 or go feet.
Terms cash.
SHAW & ROBERTS,
au2-2t Auctioneers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-04

PuMPs.-A number of pumps are now in
course of construction, for the use of the cit
izefs of oifelk. These pumrs are to be 10
Gated by the Pump Committee of the Coun-
ellis.
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MAYORS Court PoRrsMouTH.--This court
presented nothing of interest yesterday. Only
one individual appeared, and he was charged
with buying cotton, it was supposed to specu-
late on, but the evidence showing that it was
for his own use, he was discharged.
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TEN LINES OR LESS MAKE A SQUARE.

These prices entitle advertisers to renewal OF matter
every month For frequent changes, special con-
tracts will be made.
Business Cards. of One Square or less, one yearSo W
Two Squares, One W
a9- Special Notices double the rates OF ordinary
advertisements. s..
as- All transient advertisements pdyGote IN eaOance
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FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The NORFOLK FEMALE INSTITUTE, long under
the charge Of Rev. Mr.. Smith, will be reopened on
Monday, 18th day of September, by Rev Dr. MoPHAlL,
native of this city, for long time Principal Of the
Fredericksburg Female Seminary and late President Of
Lafayette College. Dr. McPhails hitherto varied and
successful career as teacher warrants him In giving
the that pupils entrusted to his care will be
sodly and faithfully instructed. Full par iculars will
be given in Circularso to be issued.
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AUCTION SALES,
BY MerWin & Ferguson, AuotiOneers.

BY Merwin & Ferguson, Auotioneers.
NALUABLE BRICK HEsIDENCE AT
AUCTION.
Will be sold, at public auction Tuesday, the sth
instant, before the premises, that valuable
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT,
No 49, Charlotte street. This is fine and airy house,
with two basement and passage two good parors
and passage the I'd floor, with an ell two stories
high; three bed chambers and passage the third
hoor finished garnet; paved yard good cistern and
several outhouses.
This house is in excellent neighborhood, and pre-
sents rare chance to purchase good residence.
Terms cash. Title good.
Sale positively at IL NJ.
MERWIN FERGUSON,
Auctioneers.
F. F. FERGUSON, Auctioneer. au2tds
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Y A Il M FOR SAL E


We have for SALE on accommodating terms, beauti-
full Farm at Great Bridge, Norfolk county 10 miles
from Norfolk city, and 400 yards from the Chesapeake
and Albemarle Canal.
The Farm contains from 90 to 100 of land half
of which, cleared and under cultivation The dwell
ing is one of the best in the country being nearly new
1t has rooms, and all the necessary store rooms pan
tries, &C., &C. The out-buildings Barn Stables Car
riage House, &C., &C.. are in perfect order The Farm
is enclosed with Cypress poles and Juniper rails The
soil is light, quick, and well suited to Trucking pur
poses Steamers run within short distance of it. by
which means the markets can be supplied daily 1t has
upen the best water in the country, and great va
riey of fruit and shade trees 1t is we'll suited for
Physician being about the of the county and
having upon it snug office, fitted up for that purpose
The location is healthy its situation being high and
dry. This is, beyond question, the most beautiful
place in this section of country
Possession given Immediately.
SHAW & ROBERTS,
Auction and Commission Merchants
Corner Roanoke Square and Wide Water Streets
au1-1w
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ssoLG GR, CARTWRIGHT a. CO.,

NHOLG ER, CARTWRIGHT d CO.,
GENERAL AUCTION AND COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS,
No. 90, WIDE WATER STREET, NORFOLK, VA
Liberal Advances made Comsigmments, and Quick
sales.
The undersigned have this day associated themselves
purpose of transacting General Auction and Commits
sion business Consignments from friends North
and South respectfully solicited Liberal made
on consignments and quick returns guaranteed.
The highest market prices paid for all produce such
as Cotton Corn Faxseed, Tar, Pitch Turpenne Rags,
Rosin, &C., sc.
&c attended to promptly. The patronage of the pub
lie Il solicited &c. FOLGER,
CHAS. E. CARTWRIGHT,
an21m JAS. ". CARTWRIGHT.
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T,o FARMG > AND OTHERS.

1 take pleasure in calling your attention to my COM
pete assortment and full stock of Agricultural mple
ments, Garden and Field Seeds Bar and Bundle Iron
&c &c. | have the warehouse formerly occupied by
hessrs. Borum & MCLEAN, whom / succeed in The
Agricultural business, and shall be pleased to their
old friends and customers as well as those who have
favored me with their custom for the last seven years
Without naming but few Of the various items kept by
me, need only say that my stock is and shall be
ROWS, HAY and sHUCK CUTTERS, HORSE POWER
and THRASHERS and Farming Tools generally. BAR
and BUNDLE IRON, CART BOXES, SPRINGS and
AXLES, &c, sc. Seeds of all kinds guaranteed fresh
and genuine. / solicit examination OF my stock
where prices and quality may be judged of by those
wishing to purchase
farmers Head Quarters
jy25 ly No. IL Wide Water St.. Norfol X, Vaa
NS EULHANTs AND MECHANICS Saw
AVE INGS BANK,
OFEICE No. 80, BANK STREET.
WIN. T. HARRISON, President
JOS R. spratley, D. D. Simmons
Ryland Caps, W. H. Turner,
e. Delany, Jas. Y. Leigh.
VIM. ii. WALES, Cashier.
This Bank is open for the resumption of Business
Deposits received upon the usual terms, interest
ing allowed at the rate Of per cent. all amounts
remaining on deposit for 90 days upwards Der
cent. for less period, interest commencing 10 DAYS
Srs ss deposit, and ceasng 10 days prior to with
The Institution Aeoping accounts of its New Depos
tofs, SO as % answer the demind Of the New
posites.
All indebted to our Institution will please CALL pay
/ curtail, renew their paper.
The Board of Directors will meet every Wednes-
| day morning at O'Clock. au3-Iy
II NJ. DUNN d CO..
SAD6LERY,
HARNESS,
| CARIAGES,
| BUGGIES,
| TRUNKS,
| VILISES,
And variety of other goods, such as Umbrellas,
Canes Knives, Razors, Flasks, sponges LADIES' Ret
| icules, &C., &C.
No. 25, MAIN STREET, NORFOLK, w..
au1-3m
| "a, III E IL L w II G H t
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ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC,

OFFIoE-No. as, Bank Street, Norfolk.
CoURTs-Norfolk City Portsmouth, Norfolk County
and Princess ANN.
NJ CLAIMS against United States Government prose-
cuted in connection with sklul practitioner in the
Court of Claims, Washington. jy25-1w*
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TILL RoBBED.-The money drawer of Dun
bars restaurant, on Church street was robbed
by some unknown person sometime during
"Wednesday night, the amount extracted was
small; but as the draw bad been opened, rob
bed, and locked up again, it Exhibits degree
portance. There ia little doubt of the exis-
tence, in our midst, of regularly organized
band If thieves, robbers aud burglars; who
have been, aud will agAiu, rosecute their ne.
fding people of Norfolk and Portsmouth; and
if they possess the skill requisite to enter
house, opea ard refasten locks, help them
selves to valuables and then leave no trace by
which they may tie detected, they lare IS
dangerous as expert.
Night after night are robberies and burglA.
ries committed, and thee things continue
even since the arrest of Drill and Patterson,
showing that the authorities have not put the
whole gang in confinement There are several
more at large and the people will do we'll to
lcok TO the safety of their valuable
EXPLANATORY Fearing some of our POTTS.
mouth friends may not fully understand ou'
motiv's in speaking of the shay crop" in that
city, we deem an explation due to ourselves
This is one of the ways we have adopted,
for calling the attention of the authorities and
citizeas, to any neglect, nuisence, or inprop-
er condition of things, that may strike US
aud which Can be remedied, by pleasan
word. We mean these things pro bono pub.
Iico AID that is our only object.
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TIE WEATHER.-It was exceedingly warm
Yesterday, and but for as pleasant breeze,
which prevailed all day, man and BEST would
nave suffe ed.
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NOTICE TO ORDINARY KEEPERS.
Keepers of ordinaries ED have paid their License
Tax, are directedto calf Mr.. H. NJ. Bowden Clerk of
the Court and procure Heir certificates
By order Of the Corporation Court City of Norfolk,
W. B. DEGGS,
au43t Sergeant City of Norfolk.
Old Dominion and Post copy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24
FREEDMKN,s BUREAU.

Report some time ago, did great injus-
tice to Provisional Governor Parsons of
Alabama, in representing that his mission
North was concerned with the abolition of
the Freedmen's Bureau, Far from this
being true, the Governor said in his speech
at the Cooper Institute that ''the Freed
mems Bureau would work marvels in re-
lieving the people of Alabama, though it
could not, without aid from the North,
meet all the demands upon its resources
We learn from the same authority that
''if an equal ratio of deprivation exists
among the blacks as among the whites" Of
the South, there viii be 250,000 people
destitute 10y the Spring. AS Governor
Parsons assumes to speak for the South,
are we to understand that the rest of the
Provisional Governors are tacit .harers
of his opinion of the usefulness of the
Freedmen's Bureau The General Gov
ernment is, no doubt, assured that the
mission of this Bureau, and the benevo-
lent Office of national aid and protection,
cannot yet be withdrawn from the South.
There is matter in Gov. Parsons speech
for thoughtful and active sympathy at once
from the philsnthropie and patriotic peo-
pie of the North. He asks 'fhe Northern
people to lend their entire aid, both for
the whites and blacks" and we agree with
him that Sin this way the Union will be
restored in the heart which cannot be
pinned together by the bayonet." The
statesman's failure may be the philsnthro-
pist's opportunity. By all means, give the
South abundant aid.-N Y Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24

Spain with her fifteen and and a half
millions OF 8 population has declared war
against Chill, which was formerly colo
ny of the Spanish government, and at the
present time with West Patagonia, has q
population Of only one million and half.
Spain has some old claims against her
former colony, but the real cause for hos
tilities, is the disposition Chill showed to
side with Peru in the late difficulty be-
tween Spain and the latter power. Spain
has declared blockade of the Chilian
coast, but owing to its irefieisncy, it will
hardly be respected by other power&-
Should the other South American States
side with Chill in her difficulty with Spain,
which is quite probable, as she is an old
oppressor Of them, she will find larger
contract on her hands than she bargained
for. Their population as whole, is a
fourth larger than that of Spain; besides
Spain will find but little sympathy from
other countries in enforcing her unjust de-
,nands from comparatively small and
peaceable country,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24
HON. PRESTON KING.

This gentleman seems to have been very
deliberate in his preparations for his death,
but it no doubt was merely ''method in
his madness"
He procured at store twenty-five
pounds Of shot in a bag, put this in bis
overcoat pocket but again returned to the
store, saying he could not carry it thus,
and asked that the shot be weighed so the
weight on each side should be equal. The
shot we're put in two bags, tied together by
cord, then passed over his neck, with
one bag on each breast-then buttoning
his coat he walked to the ferry boat.
A father of the children who saw Mr..
King throw himself from the ferry boat
states as follows:
The children we're particularly struck
with the appearance Of Mr.. King when he
first came on the boat, and they spoke Of
him as 'the funny-looking man" Tn,
boat had hardly got beyond the dock when
they noticed him quietly take off his hat
and place it on deck, then blow his nose,
and walk toward the edge of the vessel
He unfastened ths chain and passed by it,
refastening it, and immediately after, cast
himself into the river, feet downvard.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24

In the loyal CO Legislature of Mississip-
pi long debate sprang up as to the pro-
priety of raising the stars and stripes over
the Capitol. Many opposed the motion,
while others would raise the flag as mat
ter Of policy, and others thought such
subject should not be broached to disturb
the harmony, it being an insult to the dig
nifty OF the State to propose to raise a flag
that so recently had been used as an en-
blem of war against the South. During
the session of the same Legislature the fol-
lowing scene is given by the Jackson cor
respondent OF the Cincinnati Gagesf.
IA terrible fre-brand was thrown into
the Lower House few days since, in the
shape of colored soldier, with his bayo-
net, to guard criminal, who wished to
see one of the members. The soldier stood
at parade rest inside the door, back un-
der the gallery, where he remained quiet
ly until the prisoner had finished his bu-
siness, when both stepped noiselessly out
side the hall. Immediately some half
dozen members are on their feet, one cry
ing in the most agonizing tones, 1--WE have
been insultedr " another, 'itwas intended !"
while another was for ''preserving the dig
nifty of this House" Explanation that
the soldier was there sin simple perform
ance of his duty, and by the request of
the prisoner himself was of no avail
The speaker declared upon his word and
honor, and by the high position that he
occupied, that "This House should not
again suffer such an indignity, particular
iy from a United States soldier"
Smoke that in your pipe and then ask
me TO vote for a speedy return Of such
men to our National Legislature. This
''paper loyalty" won't stand the test
ProJation! Probation is the word which
this people should be made to ponder
long and well. More loyalty and incfeas-
ed wisdom, with less prejudice and passion,
and then it may be safe to trust the South.
-ClereIand Herald
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24
SPEECH OF GEN. GRANT.

Alta meeting of the Union Lesgue Club the
other night 10 N. Y. city. TO welcome General
Grant, the speaker sppOinted TO receive him, sf'
Ger the usual formal compliments said that
.,fouler wrong had never outraged human an
~nsls than the present French occupation Of
'Merico. We sympsthiEe with our sister Re-
public in the day Of her sdversity. and firmly
~beheve in her coming deltVerence. Me1l'
.esn Grant viii yet restore his country, as you
have saved your own" To which the Gen.
srsl made this most eloquent and forcible re-
ply: II hope you win excuse me from thank
sing you at any great length. Butthere is one
sentiment uttered in your address, which is
-mins also. 1t Is the one touching the future
"of Mexico" ECheeu.]
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24
An Appesi for a Thaskssiving Cslieetiss
Ia Beksif Of the Suffering Freedmen.

An Appesi for Thanksgiving Cslieetiss
wis Bshslf Of the Suffering FFsednen.
II is customary upon days Of thanks
giving to manifest our gratitude for the
abundant fayors vouchsafed US, by gener-
Gus gifts for the poor and needy. We sub
NIT the cause Of the suffering freedmen to
the consideration OF pastors and Churches
as having special claims. tits well known
that at ths present time the condition Of
the blacks at the South is lamentabls-
Although no class Of people in the United
States have struggled with adversely more
manfully crsuccessfully, the circumstances
being considered, than these, yet for the
coming winter, the desolations of war, the
abject poverty in which the return of peace
found black and white alike, the sxtraor-
dinary blight upon the crops in some sec
tions, and the treatment Of their former
masters who refuse them employment, or
wages, have together proven too much for
the best endeavors ofmany; besides, there
are thousands upon thousands of the sick,
the aged, the in6rm, and orphans whose
fathers gave up their lives to preserve the
Union. The President ofthe United States
calls these the nations poor" and the Of
fcers of the Freedmen's Bureau declare
that thirty thousand will perishin Georgia
alone, and forty thousand more in Ala
bama, unless relieved.
Money is needed for immediate relief,
for the purchase of blankets and personal
clothing, for the erection of temporary
shelters, for the opening and sustaining OF
orphan asylums, and also TO send and sus-
tain teachers. We heartily subscribe to
the noble sentiment of General Howard,
that "Educdtion uaderlies euery hope o,
success for the Freedmen" We earnestly
invite you to take up collections in your
respective churches on the coming Thanks
giving, or on the Sabbath near as possible,
and forward to our Treasurer.
50 JOSEPH PERKINS, President.
Dr.. J. $. NEwBEnRr, We. pr.st,.
Rvq. j. A. THoME, "' 'e''
L. F. MELLEN, Cor. Secretary.
Mrs. N. 7. CORNER, Asst. Secretary.
D. W. GAGE, Recording Secretary.
IL. K. RArNoLps, Treasurer.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24

4 Washington dispatch states that two
wears ago Minister Dayton was informed
by the French Minister of State that the
Frsnch troops would be Withdrawn from
Mexico as soon as the United States show
ed willingness to enter into peaceful re-
lations with Maximihan's government
Secretary Seward instructed Mr. Dayton
30 inform the French Government that the
establishment of monarchy in Mexico
would be found neither easy or desirable,
and that the United States recognized the
sovereignty and independence Of the peo-
pie Of Mexico.