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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-25
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ANOTHER MAN TIARA negro man
stepped upon bit of melon rind yesterday,
in the market, and Immediately afterwards
converted himself into tblack) ''bird of arr"
and attempted to ascend ad astra. After
cutting a dido, which John Loech or Cruik-
shank would have seized upon as the perfec-
ton of the grotesque, he came down head
foremost, and rose in a condition, which may
be described as wool-sathering. We mention
this trivial circumstance to warn our readers
against the dangers Which beset foot passen
gers. saseu js .ys.si.. 5-.a48
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The ENGLISH TAUGHT IN ONE EASY
LEssoN.-Little did our citizens think when
they elected our present worthy Mayor, that
they had selected SO successful a teacher of
the English language Notlong since, a case
came up before his Honor, in which a French
man was drawn up for peddling without a
license. Crapeaud started off in his statement
by logged determination to impress the
Court that che no speak Won leetle word of
Engleesh." The witnesses were examined,
and the Court being satisfied of the French
mans guilt, his Honor fined him 800. In
stantly Crapeaud poured forth a torrent of the
best and purest English in his protestations
against so heavy fine. When his Honor told
him that with the cost added it would be
$2l.15, his English became perfectly fluent.
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'sO'sr all the ills of life victorious"
IF any body thinks this is vulgar "puff, .
let him try the Atlantic, and understand that
gastronomy has there been invested with the
graces of fine art, and the dignity of a
science.
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The Charlottesville Chronicle and At
-. Iantic Hotel. m, ..

The accomplished editor of tue Charlottes-
willie Chronicle has been exciting the envy OF
his brethren of the gray goose quill for some
time past, by announcing every day or two,
in the most tantaizing manner, the receipt of
presents from his large circle of admirers and
friends One day, he returns his acknowl-
edgments for a hamper of "early Works. the
next he makes his best bow, over boquet
from the hands of some fair damsel; and from
the number Of these expressions of gratifca-
ton, we should think him prosecuted with
civilities Among the last favors of this kind
which he acknowledges, is haunch of veni-
son, and from his account, we should think
+4a7 pa ''fner, or fatter,
s'Nsvsr ranged in a forest, or smoked on plat
g teri -Fis'4#
''The Haunch was picture for painters to study,
"The fat was so white, and the lean was SO rud-
dy."
i We confess, that as this vision foated be-
fore us, we were devoured by envy, and long
ed to devour the venison. In this mood, Mr.
our logs under his hospitable mahogany. We
accepted. The time came. We perused the
bill of fare We forgot about the venison,
worthy to be.described in the verse of Gold
smith. We rejoced in Gumbo. We reveled
IN AcanthopterySlans-li we We speit IL rlgnt-
and forgot O. Virgianus. We renewed our
acquaintance with ''Fresh Salmon" and as we
discuss d the delicious morsels, we pitied even
the incarnate Chronicle over his Haunch.
Then there was long array Of dishes-thirty
and odd by the card-showing that the earth
and the sea had paid tribute to the mahogany
at which we sat- Then, with the sparkle of
champagne and the amber lustre Of sherry
which is sherry-we cracked our nuts, and
with a strong suspicion that Soyer presides
in the kitchen of the Atlantic, lit our Haba-
M ond falt
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SLEEPING ROOMS
GENERAL GENTLEMEN CAN OBJ
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niture, AT NO. 81,
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TRUSTEE S SALE OFVALUABLE REAL
ESTATE
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
DEPREDATIONS IN THE NEW
YORK HERALD ESTABLISH.
MENT.

The New York Citizen gives long and
painful story of malfeasance in ofice-in the
Herald ofice-of some grsceless Western
Bohemians who have betrayed the confidence
Of Mr.. BEs&rr, ST., and feathered their own
nests by purloining bis most costly special
dispatches and selling them to the Western
press. The story is pathe tically told. One
Of the rascals had realized four thousand dol
lars in four months, and the others had done
as likewise as they could, and they were
plotting to get perfect control Of every de-
partment Of the establishment" This ring
was exposed, the delinquents dismissed, the
editorial staff Of the Herald reorganized,
and Mr.. J. G. Bennett, Jr, sailed away in
hisyacht, leaving his aged sire at Washington
Heights, like LEAR, exclaiming, "how sharper
than serpent's tooth it is to have a set Of
doh'd thankless, ungrateful editors and re-
porters gnawins like rats into the great New
York Herald establishment
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

Mr.. WIZARD, whose communication on the
subject of ordnance appears on our first page
to-day, is well known as one Of our most eI-
perienced practical and scientific mechanics.
His inventions and studies relating to heavy
guns, and the prevention Of steam boiler ex-
plosions are entitled to the greatest consid-
Grafton We have frequently drawn atten-
tion to them heretofore, and shall endeavor
to ha ge his views presented to our readers
from time to time as we believe more full
knowledge on these important subjects will
ad vance public interests.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17


SPAN AND CHILl, It 10 reported, will soon.
be at peace, these countries, together with
Ecuador and Peru, having accepted the
terms Of mediation proposed by England and
France. The conditions Of peace which havs
been accepted by all the belligerents are y
follows: l. Spain renounces having her Gag
saiuted BY the Republics previously to any
peace negotiations. 2. The treaties existing
between the belligerent States before the
war shall be re-established. 3. All decrses,
enacting the expulsion or banishmsnt Of any
subject Of the belligerent States, or tho con-
6scation Of State or private property, shall
be held as void and annulled. 4. The war
prisoners shall be at once given up to their
respective nations. s. The prizes in posses
sion Of any belligerent shall be given up
forthwith to the nation to which they be-
longed 6. The contracting parties shall not
put forward any claim or compensation for
losses and damages sustained In war. 7. The
Republic Of Chill shall not claim any damage
for the bombardment OF Valparaiso. ,..
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
PERgONAL.

GRS. BUTLER is announced to speak in
Providsnes next Friday night.
MR. On oRGE P. PUTNAM is about to resume,
in psrtnsn hip with his son, his old avpcation Of
Publisher ia New York.
Rev. J.. L. MAYEs, of Louisiana, fell dead
from disssss Of the heart, afsr preaching sermon
At Vernon, Nd.
NR. 8. CApwALLADER, formerly Q CORE
ppondsnt Of the New York Herald, has bought an
interest in the Milwaukis Nsvs his proprstorship
to date from the hst Of next month.
TIE mission of Gen. Fleury to Florence
was in reference solely to negotiations between the
Government Of Italy and the Holy Soc. while that
Of De Bow related to his engagement at the 81.
Louis Theatre.
CAPr. MAYNE REID, the author, is before
the bankruptcy Court, in London 1t appear,
that the Captain Is in difficulties from having be-
come liable for others but Il also stated that the
assets of his estate far exceed the amount Of his
debt.
Hon. JOHN A. ANDREW has been asked to
70 to Europe a. United States Commissioner to ad'
just the claims for damages done by the confed
crate prvatsers fitted out from friendly ports, but
hs declines the appointment.
| THURLow WEED was admitted member
Of the Manhattan Club on Monday evening, aftsI
spirited opposition from q minority Of the man
aging committee. This indicates that the separa
ton Of Mr.. Weed from the Republican party II
hnal.-N. Y. Citizen.
COLONEL ROBERTS, Of the Fenian Brother
hood, sent 5000 to Bishop Lynchjo procure neces
sariss for McMahon and the Other RsniAns in jail
at Toronto. The money was returned by the Bishop
who declined to have anything to do with th'
| mattsr
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
National Thestre.

Mr.. JEFFERSON will this evening crafty
the long-cherished desire Of the public to wit
ness his personation Of rip Van Winkle," .
character created WASHINGTON IRvINo, oI
blest memory, and adapted by DION Bou cr
cAuLr, the adroit playwright Of the IL me
In this play Mr. JEryxRsoN's rare talent as q
humorist and an actor have full seop ., ant
his performance in the piece is one Of those
rare entertainments that people nov youn,
will describe when they grow old to theil
grandchildren as something wonds rful in it,
way.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
From B0ston-COmmOd dOre Rodgers
I'm Command at Charlestown-
Removal Of Adjutant General
0chOuler.

BosroN, Dec. l6.-A thousand gallons Of
liquor, belonging to Abel Hunt, was seized
by the State constables yesterday.
Commodore Rogers yesterday assumed
command Of the Charlestown navy yard, vice
Admiral Stringham.
Ten million pounds Of wool were sold in
Boston market last week.
Gen. Schouler has been removed from his
position as Adjutant General Of Massachu.
sets on account, as it is said, Of having at.
tackled Gen. B. f. Butler in recent letter
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

J.B. WEARING OF THE GREES.-Bringing
tho noses Of the Fsnians to the grindstons Is sar-
ing fths green!
The Fsnians tooyritting the lives out Of the
Canadians is gearing Of tho grsss'
The warnings English newspapers give to Ireland,
that rebellion will DO ruthlessly crushed out, 10
6sgaring 9fMs green
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Attempt to Rob . aBsnk-Fr0gFess Of
the Snow storm. EH .-fli Do o.

BosroN, Dec. 16.-A bold attempt was
made on Thursday evening to rob the bank
in Castleton, Vermont, by three men, two
Of whom entered through window which
they had forced open. The rogues were
frightened away before they had accom-
plished their purpose. 1t was probably their
intention to secure the cashier on his return
and force him to open the safe.
A driving snow storm set in here at six
o'clock this evening r'a 80 Oh,
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
From Pittsburx.

PIrrsBuR.., Pa, Dec. 16.--There was q
heavy snow storm last night and this morn.
ing, during which FIVE inches Of snow fell.
To-nightSt again commenced showing heav-
lily, with every indication Of protrscted
storm. '.'. .., ga.r' ..f
Scott & Fry's flint glass works in Bir-
mingham, opposite Pittsburg, and their ware
room, containing $40, 900 worth Of glass, was
destroyed by FIRE to-day. Partially insured.
John Snyder, German from Chicago, at.
tempted-to commit suicide by cutting his
throat to-day. He had two policies Of lie
insurance in Chicago Offices in his possession.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Ctnoinnasi Iteuns,

CrScSSArI, Dec. 16.-The Suspension
bridge will be open TO passengers the latter
part Of this week. o. 80 a..r r, =.
The receipts Of hogs yesterday and to-day
were 1900. o.. - .... -
Brig. Gen. Parry, recently elected Treas
urer Of Hamilton county, died in this city
this afternoon. =, o..
The city Civil Engineer reports that Gin
cinnati contains lis miles Of paved streets.
Three hundred and thirty-two thousand
dollars were expended in Cincinnati last year
for common schools. '.,.' : b. 1a
The Auditor Of the State reports the value
Of taxable property in the State at 81, LOG,
208,000. The amount Of taxes raised in this
State for 1865 was over S2O, ,OOO, 900, and for
the present year over $l6, 5000. Cincin-
natl alone pays over two-thirds Of the State
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Rough steamboat Burnt.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16.-The weather to-day
has been very unpleasant, snow, sleet and
rain making the streets almost impsssable.
1t is now showing and growing colder.
The steamer Pine Bluff, bound from st.
Louis to Pittsburg, with iron ore, was de.
stroyed by fire this morning at the mouth Of
the Licking river. The boat was valued at
$4,000
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
The storm In BaltimOre-soldie
Fair.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. l6.-Snow, rain and
wind has prevailed here all day.
The steamers Thomas Kelso and Ade-
laide arrived here to-day from Norfolk for
repairs. Charles Reeder, the Chief Engi.
neer of Kelso, and several Others injured BY
the recent explosion, came up with the
steamer. It is supposed that amputation Of
one Of Reeder's arms will be necessary.
A great fair in aid Of the disabled Mary.
land soldiers opens here on Monday night
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Lutheran Church Convention.

READING, Pa, Dec. l5.-The Special Con-
vention Of delegates from the various Ortho-
dox Lutheran Synods Of the United States
and Canadas, which met here on Wednesday
last for the purpose Of considering PROPOSE
tions for o basis Of union between the Synods
attached TO this branch of the delegation, I'D.
journed last night. They have provided for
the organization Of o new Ecclesiastical
Union to meet annually hereafter, and to be
called the General Council Of the Lutheran
Church Of North America. The representa-
ton of this body is to be based upon the
number Of communicant membership repre-
sented. The Convention adopted the unal-
tered Augsburg confession as its doctrinal
basis, and in the course of its session au-
thorized the preparation and publication Of
new English and German hymn-books for
the use Of the denomination. The utmost
unanimity characterized the proceedings
throughout.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
The Late Elections.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-The Official canvas Of
Wisconsin gives 89,333 votes to the Republi
can, and 5,416 to the Democratic candidate
for Governor at the recent State election.
ST. LOUIS, Dec l6.-Certifcate Of election
was refused by the Secretary Of State to
Switzler, Democrat, in the ninth district, on
the ground that illegal votes were cast In
Galloway county. l---------
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Wallis o. ,e,a House,

io,hlsh' tne lew Parisian piece called
.Aa, nat.ehhe' OF the Duel in tae fdist," will be
os pa m y, lth new scenery and machinery,
"D1 y all ne accessories necessary to produce
Tue '-rongest effects. Mrs. Bowers plays
t~ part Of the heroine, powerfully supported
',y the company. The play is said to abound
in good points, and to have achieved great
successes wherever it has been presented.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Much Liquor Seised--Death or .
Judge. r--

BALTIMORE, Dec. l6.--Several large and
important seizures Of liquor were made here
last week for evasion of the revenue laws
Hon. Silas Morris Cochran, Associate JUS
tice Of the Court Of Appeals in this State,
died here to-day. Gov. Swami has power Of
appointing successor until the next State
election.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
A City Burned.

New YoRK, Dec. ia letter dated Port
au-Prnce, Nov. ~, says that the city Of Me-
vagoance was almost totally destroyed by
fire on the Goth.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
From New YOrk-Aceidents and
Sudden Deaths-Arrest Of Hon.
John Morrissey ct al. for winning
Mr.. Odell's Money!. r. Chris
tvsa VYill Naaa nANAAAA.

tyb So9C DOOA1OSs
NEw YoRR, Dec. 16-Eisht boy pick.
pockets were arrested on the Eighth Avenue
railroad yesterday.
J. Durand was arrested yesterday evening
with over $4,000 worth Of property that he
had stolen in different parts Of Pennsylvania.
John Tyler and his mother were nearly
burned to death last night by the former up
setting kerosene lamp.
8. Hyslop died by freezing in the street
Friday night.
Judge Mcneil on the affidavit Of Nelson B.
odell, against John Morrissey, John A. Nor.
ris, VIM. @. France, Charles II. Murray, s.
velt John McGee, A. Nathan, VIM. Ward
men, all of whom the sheriff is directed to
hold to bail in $1,000 each. Odell deposes
that he has lost over $4,000 the past year
in patronizing the policy shops owned and
kept by the above parties. .....
A heavy easterly snow storm commenced
at nine o'clock this morning. continuing until
FIVE o'clock p. m, three inches Of snow hav'
ing fallen, when 1t turned to hail and rain.
In the trial Of the Devlin and Tilton (dis.
tillers) frauds upon the revenue case in
Brooklyn, yesterday, detective testified
that he had been offered $1,000 month to
keep quiet.
The Supreme Court yesterday decided g.
nally in favor of E. P. Christy's first wife as
his legitimate spouse and heir.
Advices from Jamaica state that Ameri.
can silver is not taken there, except at dis.
count Of rs per cent
Hon. E. Bruce, Of Kentucky, died sud
denly yesterday at the Southern Hotel.
The votes cast at the recent city election
in the Seventh district Of the Eighth ward
were yesterday thrown out by the canyassert
on account of frauds. 49,.
Two children of David Sanford, who were
burned at tenement house fire on Thirty
first street on Wednesday last, died yester'
day. Five deaths, including these, have oc.
CURED from this casualty.
Two more bodies were recovered yester
day from the ruins of the Walker street fire
Twenty-Five hard-fought rounds Of prize
| fight between Patsey Evans and Luke Muir
ply were indulged In yesterday in q hall il
the Eighth ward, when the fight was declared
drawn on account Of the anticipated presenc'
of the police.
A young clerk Of J. Monroe & Co., OF
Wall street, has disappeared, taking with hin
$4,000 Of his employers funds.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

SUFFRAGE IN THE DIsTRIcT.-An editorial
on the subject Of the new suffrage bill for the
District Is necessarily postponed today.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Fire I'm Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Dec. 16.-A fire occurred this
morning in the German Protestant church.
but occasioned small damage to the build
ing. ..a..
A heavy snow storm has prevailed here all
day. .
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Fatal Accident.

On CRY, Pa, Dec. l5.-Mrs. Clark was
run over by train this morning, on astreet
crossing, and so severely injured that she
died this D. m. "s-t
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
To MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

NATIONAL REPulLIcAs delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence in wrapper', BY order
ing n through the Secretary Of the Senate, the
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives, or at the
Office, of the REPuBLIcAS, No. b1l Ninth street.
near PsAnsyivsnia svsnui.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

COLUMBIA, 8. O., Dec. 13.-Ths Lsgisla-
ture to-day passed the bill accepting the do.
nation Of lands to found an agricultural col.
lege.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
News By the Cable.

LONDON, Dec. 15, no6n.-Carlotta, Em.
press Of Mexico, died at Miramar yesterday.
LONDON, Dec. Is, l o'clock, p. m.IThe
Fenisns keep perfectly quiet in Ireland. No
further arrests have been made. The where
about of Head Centre Stephens is still 9
mystery. ...-...,,...
PARIS, Dec. Is, o'clock, p. m.-The
United States Government has ordered the
payment Of 10000 francs into the court
as security for the costs pending the action
to recover the money paid for building rebel
ships in France.
The counsel of the United States stated in
the court that serious diplomacy had been
employed for obtaining heavy claims against
England for the building Of Confederate
cruisers, and for the depredations they had
committed on American commerce.
LONDON, Dec. 16, evening. The report
has been current to-day that Jas. Stephens
G. o. 1. R., has landed in England; that Il
was discovered that he was in Norfolk, and
that the police have found and arrested him
The reliability of this rumor is questionable
The steamer Bolivar, which was seized q
few days since on suspicion Of being intend
ed for q Fenian man-ofwar, and which sub.
sequently proved to be the property Of the
republic Of Colombia, has been given up by
the Admiralty to the Colombian Minister
and will soon leave for Laguayra.
RoxE,, Dec. l6.-The Pope has received
the ambassador from the Italian Govern
ment, M. Tonelli, very grsciously, and hii
mission to the Holy Father will, it is hoped,
prove success. ...
FLORENCE, Dec. l6.-The Italian Parlia,
ment has commenced its sessions. The pro
ceedings were opened by Victor Emmanuel
in person, who delivered speech from the
throne, In which he congratulates the people
Of Italy on the attainment Of their desirei
in their delivery from any foreign yoke, ant
their union under one Government. He say
also that he will respect the Pope's territor!
and independence, and expressed the hop'
that the questions between the Holy Fathe
and Italy will be settled to the satisfaction o
all parties.
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

BrDs roR SUPPLYING THE IsDIAxs WITH
GooDs.-Bids for supplying goods to the In
dian tribes for the ensuing year were opened
at the Office Of the Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs yesterday. Bids were entered by
about twenty-five houses, New York, Phils-
delphia, Baltimore, and st. Louis being rep
resented: The awards will not DO made for
several days. zee Ea9 R'
The national Republican., 1866-12-17

TIE GEsERAL LAND OryIck-Returns ~
ceived at the General Land Ofice ffom juno.
ton Oity, Kansas, show that 1890 scrsl
were disposed Of during the month Of No
vember last; 5000 acres were entered for
actual settlement and cultivation under the
homestead law, and the remainder located
with agricultural college scrip and military
land warrants. =
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
THE LITTLE BELT CIGAR,
=. @. DYER 4 co.,
2So PHHSsILvAHIA AVENUE,

These Cigars srs mAnufaetursd Of the very bsst
Havana Tobacco imported By ourselves through NJ.
Ben. Belt brothsr.ia.law Of Mr. Dyer, who hss bssa
living for Aunbsr 81 yssrs pest y HayAaa- fhs
iys'; isysH S:sy respect fiiiF. .SizS; ciaIS: SsIsv