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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-23


No 6 Commercial Rolc. s.5,1 ss
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE IN NORFOLK COUN-
THE CITY. ...-... .... H..
DY Virtue OF a decree of the Circuit Court OF
I'D Norfolk County, rendered on the 9Th day oil
October, 1856, in the sutof Marchant Et ais. VS.
Hubert TT ais. | shall as special comm issioner
therein appointed, sell at public auction at the
Auction House of Leigh Bros. " Phelps, in the
city OF Norfolk, on Saturday the 9th day OF Oc-
tober, at II O'Clock, NJ, the following Real Is
tate whereof Max Herbert, ST., died seized and
possessed, situated in that part of Washington
Point called 'Herbertsvilie' viz:
The HOUSE and LOT known as the s'Tavern'
or Policy Lot, fronting on the road or street
leading to the Draw Bridge l9l feet, and running
back III feet.
Also, the LOT in the rear, Or West of the
aforementioned Lot, known as the tOaks," con-
tanning by recent survey 1915 acres.
Also, the LOTS adjoining the above Lots,
possession of J. W. L. Nicholson, fronting 1913 #.
on the Draw Bridge road, and running back to
the river. The other, now in possession of the
heirs OF Max Herbert, Jr., and fronting II feet
on said Draw Bridge road, and also unnng back
to the river.
This property situated just beyond the city
limits separated from the city, only by the Eas
tern Branch, and having commanding view Of
the whole Harbor and the cities of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, offers a rare opportunity for in
yestment.
Terms So much cash as will be necessary to pay
the costs of suit ard the expenses of SALE and the
balance upon credit of six months taxing from
the purchaser bond with approved security and
title retained. -.E
A plat of the place can be seen at the Auction
House of Leigh Bro. Dc Phelps who will give all
information required. -.....#., Il
C. w. MURDAUGH,
Special Commissioner.
LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
oc16 AuctiOneers
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EFFTNGHAM STREET, PoRTsMouTH.-It
seems this street has a"man trap" in it,
which does not refuse to catch smaller chill
dren." -" A little girl fell into the ditch of
water and was, nearly drowned-but was re-
suseltated after the application of very ex-
trcme measures Of relief. The city authori-
ties may be held responsible for permitting
the existence of such nuisances by which
human life is endangered. 4 q Il
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I COTTON-frm at quotations. 1-I5 -
CORN-receipts light.
BACON--receipts moderate.
NAVAL STORES-in demand.
PRODUCE RECEIPTS. e.
Per Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad, Oct. %.
200 bales cotton, ~ bundles paper, q feet lum-
Der, boxes glass, 4 sheep.
Per the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, Oct %.
Ii bales cotton, bags rags, "a bags roots,
637 bags fruit, 43 bags laxseed, 10 bags feathers,
boxes wax, 1913 boxes tobacco, so boxes pipes,
boxes chesnuts.
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The Cholera, Markets, &C., &c.
No. .Wx.lv "a 0oI

The cholera is alarmingly on the increase, ' on
Hudson river opposite N. York. There are
cases and deaths since Saturday
Gold 455 Cotton dull, with declining
tendency, Flour firm, wheat 1a2c. better
Pork quiet S3375 ..---.-.s ..sf Il
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TRUSTEES SALE,

OF VALUABLE PROPERTY IN PORTS
% MOUTH.
I N pursuance of aduy recorded Deed of Trust
Il from VIM. Wilson dated May 18th, 1866. /
shall sell at Public Auction, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, the I'd day of November, 1866, at l !:
o'clock NJ, LOT OF LAND, with the valuable
wooden buildings thereon, being portion of the
5 BARRETlYS HOTEL PROPERTY.
on South street in Portsmouth, whereoh said
VIM. Wilson now resides, bounded by the land of
Hume aud Arinistead on the East, and on the
West by O'Neil's land.
?
The sale will be made subject to a Deed Of
Trust, dated February 9th, 1856, from z. Kellum
and wife to Arther Emmerson, Trustee, to secure
81 900 and interest to John Nash, the aggre-
gate of said principal and interest being about
81 400.
Payment will be required OF the purchase mon
ey follows: y in cash, q in months, - in
II months. Bonds with approved security, bear
ing interest from the day of sale, and Deed OF
Trust to secure deferred payments, required. The
conveyance to the purchaser to be subject to the
Deed of Trust to secure John Nash as afcre-
said.
CHARLES SHARP,
. -. Trustee
ASHTON &, EMERSON,
Oct20- ids Auctioneers.
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SCHOONER A. j. KINGsLEY-Ths vessel
arrived here yesterday with two passenger
coaches for the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail-
road to run in connection with the Annames-
sex line tesmers-Reany, Son & Archibald,
builders, Chester. Pa.
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REIIGIoUs.-Last night the Rev. Mr. Har-
ris from N. .. preached to large congre-
cation on Ferry Point.
His sermon was short but very<interesting.
Six persons manifested deep interest in the
subject OF religion. On Wednesday night
next service in tie church at Ferry Point
will be resumed
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AUCTION SALEs.-On tomorrow (Wednes-
day. at IL o'clock, Leigh Bros. & Phelps will
sell at public auction valuable wharf and
lot in Gosport, near the Navy Yard. Its an
admirable locality for ship building purposes.
Maupin & Hatton viii sell tomorrow
i "Wednesday at the Navy Yard, at / o'clock.
quantity Ct bread, beans, rice, barrels, boots,
tobacco, &c. ..,. l .-a.-.l, ~
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TELEGRAPHIC.
ATLANTIC CABLE NEWS.
in New YORK Markets, &C.
Cable News.

I Liverpool Oct. 22.--Evening.- Cotton UNI
changed; Upland 154 rs7 Z, ,a6}-.i1sa' ,a.s44
London Oct 22.1Consols s9i; u. s..
5-20's 69c. es,.T ,,s ,,.t-lot.,3 .,,t.s.., d.
E Berlin, Prussia, Oct. 22.-The Saxon trea-
ty was finally signed to-day. --,s-ss-
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MORE DELEGATES TO THE PENITENTIARY.
Sergeant Neasile, Of Portsmouth, will con-
vey tomorrow to Richmond, four white men
and negro, who were recently convicted in
the Courts in that city, The representation
from this vicinity, in the State prison, is I'M
usually large 4a95ss to = fff-.
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Five persons killed.

Chicago, Oct pa violent gale last
night blew down brick building in course
of erection, demolishing Eve frame buildings
adjoining. Twelve persons were buried un-
der the ruins; five of whom were killed. y
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Gems. Grant and sherman.

st. Louis, Oct. 3.--Gen. Sherman has ac-
cepted the invitation to be present at meet
ing Of Society Of the Army Of Tennessee to be
held in Cincinnati, Nov. a. Gen Grant will
also attend. a 3tt1 a % SO Hit =
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NEwBERN TIMEs.-W. j. Vestal, ESQ.,, the
former Editor of the Newbern Times has dis
posed OF his interest in that paper to Messrs
Poole & ShortWel
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AT PRIVATE SALE.

AT PRIVATE SALE.
TOWN POINT WHARVES AND WARE
HOUSES.
IN pursuance of a Decree of the Cir
i cult Court of the CITY of Norfolk, made on the
oath day of July last, in suit therein depending,
between John B. McPhail and others, Plaintiffs,
and George w. McPhail and others, Defendants,
offer for sale the spacious Brick Warehouses
and the Wharf Property, on Town Point in this
city, known McPhaiIs Wharf, now occupied
by VIM d. Reynolds IL Co. aud Kader Biggs d Co
No such opportunity for the investment of cap
ital has been offered to merchants and steamboat
companies since the close of the war.
Terms liberal. Proposals invited.
CHARLES SHARP,
oct0-tds Special Commiss, oner
m III Z A Nj f u l. A N J,
Is adhered to at No. II at tb e sign of the Pad
lock as formerly, which is to sell goods at the
lowest figure and to give customers the ben
eft of our bargains, we h. We just returned from
visit to the Manufactures, Jobbers and Auc-
ton Houses of the North and are now prepared
to offer additional inducements to the people to
buy hardware of u.s. We call special attention to
our stock of
Builders Hardware,
Mechanics Tools,
House Furnishing Goods,
Double and Single barrelled Guns,
Revolvers, Flasks and Shot Bags,
Parlor, Chamber and Office Crates,
Rodgers Table and pocket Cutlery,
Fire Furniture in variety,
Gum and Hemp Packing. ..- -..--
.asJ ~ a ALSO; ISIS
To general supply of Shelf and Hevy Hard
ware which we offer to the trade to and consumers
at our usual low prices, we buy a quantity
ofgoods cheap at auction and sell them according
| ly, come and examine our stock. lilo
oct22 E, J. GRIFFITH &c co.
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FALSE ALARM.-There was an alarm offire
i'll Portsmouth Saturday night at 8 o'clock
but it happened to end in smoke.
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AUCTION SALES.
By w. r. ROBERTS, Anctioneer,
Corner Roanoke Sq and VIDE Wnter SIS


VALUABLE TRUCKING FARM,
/ Y NEAR NORFOLK, VA, FOR SALE.
/ A FARM Of Eighty Acres, situated within two
and a half miles of the city of Norfolk, and Access
slbie by two good roads. The Farm is on
LANGLEY'S CREEK, .- -
which is navigabe for small craft on two sides of
the Farm, making it very desirable for shipping
purposes. Iii divided as follows: About 40 acres
in cultivation, 25 acres cleared and ready to be
! taken in, and about II in wood. 1t has two home
steads, one fronting the water the main land
| ing, the other on the main road, contiguous to
"Zion's Meeting House," with all necessary out
buildings.
Two families can be very comfortably housed
on this Farm, with very little expense, and it is
said by good judges, that the larger portion of
the land is as quick as any within ten miles of
Norfolk. Fish and oysters are brought to the
doors BY oystermen, who have settled on the
| either in Norfolk, or within few hundred yards
| OF the House. Altogether, this Farm presents
rare opportunity to any one who may desire the
comforts of good home in the country, and at
the same time possessing the advantages of city
society. ir ssi7s 1t 1
The above described Farm will be offered for
SALE PRIVATELY until OCTOBER 9th; if not
disposed ofby that time, will be sold atauction
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 1866, a.l
At IL clock, M, at the Auction House OF w. r.
Roberts; corner of Roanoke Square and w Tide
Water street, together with all the
STOCK AND End
HOUSEHOLD AND
| iuaj KITCHEN FURNITURE, i-
consisting in part of the following articles:
Corn, Fodder, Potators,
Growing crop, Vegetables. 9 p.
One good Mule, Cart and Harness,
Wagon and Harness, Farming Utensils,
Household AID Kitchen Furniture.
ALSO, .-.-- -..
Between 500 and l 900 loads of Manure and
Wood Mould, raked up and ready to come in.
TERMS OF SALE. A
One half cash, balance in and IL months, with
approved security.
All the Stock, &c, to be sold for CASH.
E. ]. GRIFFITH,
ti VIM. Ii. TURNER,
t.''' t Executors.
W. r. ROBERTS,
octl8-tds Auctioneer.
BY LEIGH BROS. 4 PHELPS.
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KILLED Captain James Hankins was
killed at Isle Of Wight Court Honse by'wound
in the abdomen. He was, shot by VIM. S.
Underwood in an ARRAY on Thursday last.
Mr.. Underwood gave himself up and was
Imprisoned. :. ~ ~
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PosTPeNE MENT OF CONVENTION The
Convention of the Episcopal Church in Eas-
tern Virginia, which was announced in the
Day Book to take place to-day in this city,
has been postponed without dav .sa.
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RAIN.-During the morning we have had
heavy showers OF rain-the earth having been
thoroughly saturated. The Sun is tbaeured
and the sky lowering @6a M
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REAL ESTATE SALE-A House and Lot
No.59 Cumberland Street, sold at private sale
on Monday, by w. h. R ,berts, Aactioneer,
for $1,050. o I'll
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New SHED --Workmen are engaged erect
ing new shed on the wharf occupied by
Col. VIM. Lamb, for the purposes Of freight
accommodation. .s.,ests Sad sl..} 80
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COAL A FLOAT.
HARDWARE


III AVING JUST returned from the North take
Ii special pleasure in stating to my friends and
customers that my stock is now as large and va
ried as any in the South. 5J lll} : i..s
have Distons Hand, Panel and Rip Saws,
Spear and Jackson's "aa g &C. rs
Richardson Bro, 16 and Is inch Panel Saws
II. Hoe b Co.'S cross cut Saw Leather Betting.
Lacing. and Gum Packing, besides large stock
of House furni shing Goods, and amongst them
l would call the attention of Housekeepers to tn e
EUREKA COFFEE POT,
for simplicity and cheapness. without which no
article can ever be universally adopted. These
indispensable REQUESTS combined With the ut
most effectiveness and economy, have been at
tanned in the Eureka Condensing Tea and Coffee
POT, which is so simple in its Construction that
any child can understand how to use it. and so
cheap that any family can afford ty have it. M
Call at No. ii Market square. -
oct2S w. R. HUDGINS.
| CUGAR, 20 hhds and boxes Cuba and chsice
10 Portorica sugar in store and for sale by ~,
l. l.ss DAVIS BRO. 3i-
octzS IA Rowlands wharf,
d RlME PURE.LARD, 60 Tubs Kegs and bbls
Il pure Western Lard, for sale very low by
| hs ,t 4ie DAVIS Il BRO.
] oct2s e. hr9t "a Rowlands wharf,
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F. +. FERGUSON, Auctlonecr
COMMISSIONERS SALE OFyALUABLE
REAL ESTATE ON CUMBERLAND

OCHl lDCIO4NLllb DALI w DIIE1
REAL ESTATE ON CUMBERLAND
ue STREET AT AUCTION.
IN PURSUANCE of decree of the Circuit
4 Court of the City of Norfolk, made on the
18th day of June, 1866, in the suit of chancery,
ther.in pending of Campbell, &c, VS.. Campbell,
&c. ] shall sell at public auction the premises,
on Monday the Goth day Of October, 1866, at Il
o'clock, A. NJ, the frame
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
at the Northwestern intersection of Cumberland
and Wolf streets being the same which was
conveyed to James Campbell by Harrison
Robertson executor OH. Almond, decd, front
ing on Gun berland street thirty feet more or less
and running back on Wolf street $50 feet.
Terms, which win be very easy made known
on day of sale. ...
IS JAMES CAMPBELL,
Special Commissioner.
F. +. FERGUSON
0ctlS -.5 "-.- ...s Auctloneef.
BY MAUPIN & HATTeN, Aueti0neers
~ (t01rfoyn ctrppj pO9fe79o1Jfh PjY3t;u i0f
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FUNERAL.-1he funeral of Robt. Dickson,
Esq, and his sister, Mrs. Bogart, took place
this morning at Trinity Church at II o'clock.
Although the weather was not very fine. the
concourse was very large
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CHOLERA IN Misunderstanding the "a
hours ending up to noon to-day, there have
been two new cases, oneof which proved fatal
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DEAFNESS and all diseases of the Eye success
fully treated by DR.. Gardner, Oculist and Au-
rist. who will be at the Atlantic Hotel on Thurs
day, October 4th. Read his a advertisement
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MAYORS CouRr, NORFOLK, his Honor, J. r.
Ludlow, presiding.
VIM. Bruce, sailor arrested, charged with be-
ing drunk and disorderiy, fined S109
z VIM. Mitchell, same offence, fined SIS and dis
charged. sa7'ss's.si $500 D5f y'i3 94f MOI 4
Augustus Burguss was brought for fast driving
ing in the street. He denied the statement, and
said his horse was going in slow trot. Fined So
and discharged.
Walter Williams arrested for shooting John
Martin. The case postponed until the I'd OF No
vember: Witness gave bail to appear at that
pear isE~ 44a"
Serg't Burk rep -rted the city quiet-watch-
men in the discharge of theit duty.
MAYORS CouRr, PORTSMOUTH, his Honor ]. C.
White presiding. $50 s4 s..s.,g
Mr.. Whittkind charged with slaughtering hogs
within the city limits. Case continued for efurt6-
er examination. Il .t..fli fi,f d
Mary Culpepper charged with keeping hogs
within the city limits. Fined So.
And several other cases for violating the city
ordinances. All disposed of by firing. -
The Watch report the quiet of the city soma
what disturbed last night by party Of young
men. , 54-tsf44s
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Persoas IN this city Portsmouth, desiring the
DAY Book left at their homes, ean have Il pro-
perly attended to byshavtng their nassss left at
our Coanting- Room, or The Con, ting Room. of
ASHTON & EMHRRspN, Auctioaeers, No. 40 Craze
ford street, Portsmouth,. - 4 go. ...t
rio TRf-W EEKIy DAY Book cont lining all mat
tiers Of Importance IN the too ddys Issues. Price
So a year. -,,.-5.,r,. ,....-si.lLs ssA
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Subscribers at The small sum Of One DOLLAR, ~
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self az a good medium Of country advertising
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AL Letters containing remteances Of money for
this office, must be registered. 1913 4I9I
copiesof orr Weekly and Tri- Weekly paper can be
lad at our counter, ready wrapped for nsaiiings
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NoRYoLK HUMANE SooIETY The Mayor
desires it to be stated that meeting OF the
citizens will be held at the Court House, on
THIS ifuesdayl evening, at eight O'clock,
ior the purpose Of recognizing the Norfolk
humane Society. A full and punctual at,
tendance of the citizens is earnestly requested,
IN order that prompt and efficient measures
DC taken to provide for our poor, who are
throughly destitute Of fuel and other comforts,
30 necessary during the rigor of the winter
season. We trust the appeal of His Honor
VIII not be suffered to pass by UNDECIDED,
out that numbers ofgood Samaritans will be
attracted to the charitable gathering. and
pour in their wine and oil" to the relief of the
poor aud needy @ let the people assemble,
those who can give of their abundance, al
secure to them; elves the Encouragement OF the
blessed declaration Of the Master " in as much
as 70 have done itunto the least of these INV
brethren, we have done it unto Me-"
how can christians who are in earnest
neglect this irresistible appeal
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AUCTION SALES.
BY LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
No. S, Commercial ROW.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALUA-
BILE LAND IN NORFOLK
COUNTY.
TN PURSUANCE of a decree of the Curcuit
l. Court of the City of Norfolk, made on the
oath day of July, 1863, in suit therein pending,
between Edward P. Pitts, plaintiff, and Edward
r. Roberts, personal representatives of Charles ID.
Ws0t, doeoaood, and others, defendants, I shall
November, 1866, at IL O'clock A. NJ, at the Auc.
| ton House of Leigh Bros. d Phelps, in the CITY
of Norfolk, the following Real Estate in the
County of Norfolk, containing 1919 acres more or
less whereof Charles D. West died, seizod, 81
uated on the South side of Suffolk road and
bounded on the East by the lands of Duke and
May, and on the West by George Murray's
land.
Farmers and Truckers DESTROYS of purchasing
land are invited to examine this Farm, distant
five miles from Portsmouth, and the dwelling
house before the day of sale
fH TERMS,
Cash for $780, the residue in three equal in
stalments, payable at three, six and nine months
from the day of sale. Bonds with approved Sc
curity, carrying the interest from the day of
sale required. Title retained, as is usual.
Rent for the present year reserved. Possession
given January lat, 1867.
T CHARLES SHARP,
s'..s -.ga sea-a Special Commissioner
LEIGH BIO. d PHELPS,
oct22-Tues Fri-till l7-tds Auctioneers.
By LEIGH BROS. 4 PHELPS, AuctiOneers.
No Commercial Row.
SCHOoNERs AT AUCTION,
On SATURDAY, the Sd of November we will
sell, at CampbelPs wharf, at IL o'clock NJ
SCHOONER TORPEDO, ...
26 tons (new register. capacity, will carry so
rehtted, and everyth ng in good condition. Also
SCHOONER LAUNCH,
thoroughly refitted, new sails, spars, copper bot
toned and fastened, 10 toEs capacity, and suita-
BILE for the oyster trade. 49, ls.Fl
/" LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS, T.
oct23-tds t.sIsa,H ta5i H Aucti neers.
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V&OD copy


No. 40 Crawford Street, Portsmouth,
:i-a. Virginia. .
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THE CHOLERA AND SMALL-Pox IN PoRTs-
AouTH.-There ought to be regular official
reports Of the number of cases ready for the
press BY the Board Of Health. In conse-
quence OF the impossibiity of procuring au-
thentie reports; exaggerated statements have
been spread abroad which are calculated to in
lure our locality, by lettering persons from the
country from venturing in to procure their
usual supplies. Unless the Board of Health
act byrule and system in furnishing the ne
cessary information, these evils win continue.
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DIED,

On MONDAY night, October 22nd after a
short illness, Maj. WENTWORTH W. PIERCE,
aged So years. G-|a G&ft t
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WANTED AT ONCE,

WANTED AT ONCE.
DE BARRELS Peach Pitts for which the
~ highest market price will be paid.
- b. Il. BOCK0YER
oct % No. 81 east side Roanoke Dock
WANTED,
A VESSEL OR TWO to load at 'Fisherman's.
N on Eastern shore of Virginia drawing to
feet For further particulars apply to
B. r. BOCK0YER,
oet22, No. 81, east side Roanoke Dock,
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CHARLES SHARP,

Trustee
ASHTON & EMMERSON,
,ct2O- ids Auctionenrs
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BY MAUPIN & HATTeN, AuctioneerS
u. S. NAVY YARD,

81 Crawford street, Portsmouth Fryinioi,
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A Dancing Master Runs Away with q,
Ueiross,

Tho following is from the Paris True Ken
fucktdn The quiet of tho romantic liule
"City Of tho hluidens" was startled II fs>y
days since by IN unexpected clopcm"nt in
fashionable cirGles-the parties beng I,
brilliant hciress just budding into womnnt
hood and an accomplished professor of cal
listhcnics, Formerly y gallant soldier in tho
Confedcrat enrmy Tho history Of lovn and
courtship is tho same old story--'.ihc
course Of truo love nevcr did run smooth"
"A stern guardian, tho custodian OF tho
fnir ono's wealth, intcrposcd and forbade
the match, bu, in vain; tho young nile ctions
: OF tho lovers had hcen TOO dcoply enlisted,
and they had already become
"Two souls with but ono single thought,
Two hearts that bent IA one;'
and had fully realized TINT Gin life there's
nothing half so sweet rs loves young
DREAM"
How tho gallant professor woocd and won
hor---whotliSr as tho dnsky Moor woocd
Desdpmonn, and sl,o loved him sfor tho dan.
gers ho had passed." or whether ho woocd
her amid tho brilliant circles oc tho dance,
or cor by what sorcery" ho won her-wo
know not but 80 II was, they ,iiot and lovol
despite tho rcmons,rance and opposition of
parent and gardian, determined to link
their destiny in tho silken chains Of wed.
lock.
A favorable opportunity presented itself
last week to carry through successfully
thcir long contemplated clopement, II is
Hn old true saying, Glove laughs at lock-
smiths" and so il was in this instance.