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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-02

GAIBrY.-Just now our cities are unusually gay
in private circles, and not night passes without
big frolic somewhere, or somewhere else, ia
bleaur Uiuants, private theatrcals and fancy mas
querades seem the most fashionable modes of en-
joyment, and we are pleased to see that the old
country dances are coming again in vogue. In fact,
every source of amusement is eagerly sought afer,
and, tits not uncommon to hear young man say
that after sustaining the characters of The Frozen
Shepherd, Claude Nell otte and Paul Pry, he had
just returned from splendid serenade, and drank
seven eohisky skins, two hat punches and piccoli
Stitch is LIE
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LYNCH LAw,-It seems that the freedmen in
our city are disposed to relieve Mr.. johnson of
punishment Of contrabands caught committipe
misdemeauors. We We terday noticed quite =
number OF colored dray and lighter men at the
Couny Uock, dealing summari with an Offend
ing Cufee, by stretching him on wood bile.
spread-eagss fashion, and giving him a genteel
sssaHopping 1t seems that Sambo had been steal
ing shoes and sugar, and so forth, and his ebony
brothers having become tired of hearing Of negro
pascality, thought they would take the matter in
stop to it. Bully! We wish hem success
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FnEEpMEN's CoURr, Norfolk.-Charles H John

FnEEDMEN's COURT, NoUoEE.-CharIes II JUIn-
son, presiding.
There were but few comtrabands present yes
terday and only two cases. mighty reform
has been effected by Mr.. johnson, and too much
praise cannot be awarded him for the wise and
lust course adopted by him in the putting stop
to the many rascalities OF these sooty subjects.
Thomas 1itamouse, an ungallant fellow, charg-
Lucinda w atson, was fined $40, which he paid
Immediately, and left a wiser and better man,
vowing eternal friendship for the sex, and prom
ising never to SO far forget himself as to strike
woman again.
Jesse Braxton, arrested for stealing two pairs
of unmentionables from one Meester Freedman, in
Portsmouth, was sentenced to 10 days board in
the Hard Labor Prison, with the requ st, by an
outsider not to escape until he had served his
time out. Look out for Jesse.
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DiscoNsoLArE.-Our Hope boys are much
grieved and refuse to be comforted Their
Steam Fire Engine sent to Old Point yester
day, and this leaves them without any Steam
Engine, and Bob Quinn, disconsolate-until the
City Council gets them one, which should be
done at once. One Steam Fire Engine is not
enough for city the size of Nor ok, and we go
in for the Hope and Aid having treat to one
like the United's Stir the matter up boys, and
don't let the old fogies rest It'll they get EN-.
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INSPECTION L&Ws.-Our energetic General In
speetor Of Lumber, Lime and Naval stores, Col.
Simon Stone, has issued orders to the different
Commission Mercl ants 10 our city that all naval
stores a irving here must be inspected as in days
past. We le'rn that this resumption of an old law
has given universal satisfaction to our merchants,
who have bitterly complained of the want of ia-
lection of these stores-hundreds of barrels of tar
and rosn not coming up o the standard, and many
oftentimes only half full.
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QuIEr TIMEs,-For several nights past our CT
ties. have been unusually quiet, and the watch re-
port but few cases of misdemeanors. The swarm
of thieves and garroters who lately invested the
community, seems to have wilted, and we en-
quire in vain for instances of robbery, murder,
fire, or muzzling. This pleasant change in the
state of affairs we think attributable to the eff
cheney of our Watch, assisted by the Secret Po-
ice. Long may it last.
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DANoINa-In all ages and in all climes this has
been favorite amusement with the young and
oftentimes with the aged. We remember hearing
the Rev. DR.. Hoge, deliver lecture in Rich
mond during the war. He had just returned from
Europe. Whilst abroad he spent some time in
Scotland, and one evening in Edinburg being
invited to take tea at the house of an eminent
divine, where he met with number of preachers
and their wives, after supper the room was
cleared and these good people had good old
fashioned reel, all to themselves
But we set out to call the attention of our read
ers to the card of Professor Martyne in to-days
paper He will on Monday next open Dancing
School in the Hall of the Norfolk Academy
Mr.. Martyne has been long and favorably
known in this community and has taught many
of the present generation how to dance. He is as
light on the feet ever, and we feel assured will
give satisfaction to those parents who may send
their children to him.
The location is central, and the Hall he has
selected is fine one
We trust he will meet with the liberal patron
age Of the public.
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Mayors CoURr, Portsmouth, Daniel Collins,
presiding.
This HAL of Justice seemed deserted yesterday,
only one case engaging the attention of his honor.
William Rogers and George Scott, arrested for
breach of the peace, fighting in the street
George Scott was fined $40, and VIM. Rogers-was
dismissed.
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CONSIGNEES.

Passengers per Steamship Saratoga, King Mas
ter from Ne,o York
Breyet Colonel A r. Blunt, A Q M; W Har-
rison. Courtwright & Co, I Cobb & Son, E
Staples & Co, NJ Dunn & Co, M Smith 4 Bro,
son, A DENLY, r W Lamb, Rhea, G
Sehwart7kogf W Hpdgip pnIae Gordon Gao W Ro Go,
land, IA &C Santos, W Seal Co, NJ Til
by, Taylor, Martin & Go, Tabb 8 Go; F $
Woodward, National Express Co, Madden, L
Salisbury, Warren Woodhouse, NJ Biel, J
4 Billisolly & Son, Bagnal & White, Dashield
c Tiffany, Johnston & Schmidt, kayser, &
S Grow, D G Williams, Webb Il Fitzgerald. Jos
S Mosby, C w Wilson, Col Lamb, Lester d Rath-
burn, sherman, Bros & Co, Billups, E Hehd-
ley.
Consignees per Steamship Albemarle, Ii. A. Bourne
Master, from Ne,o YORK.:
: B 7 Bockoyer, Joseph Cohen, Ryland G 1G,s
E A Griffith, w R Hudgins, Hamburger Bros,
Samuel hatski, S March, Mary Roth, c Sta
pies, sherman Bros, W Seal Co, E P Tabb Il
Co, michel, Allen & Co, G Smith, W Robert
son, W Seabury Sons, B G Bryan, G Paine,
L 3 Dennis, Mrs Z p Smith, H Percy.
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NFONTGOMERY'S NERvINE-A
! SA certain ,a remedy for NEuRALGlA, NE En-
VOUSNESS, HEADACHE, CHILLS, &c. Try
it. 1t will give you relief in ten minutes.
Prepared by DR.. J. Montgomery, No. 339,
South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Penn. Pric,
81 per bottle. Sent by mail everywhere.
noyll-3m
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CHARLES w. WILSON,
u BOOKSELLER AND STA TONER,
No. 43 Bank Street,
Is Agent for the following English Magazines,
which he invites the public to call and examine.
"GOOD WORDS,"
Edited by Norman Mcleod, ID;
Author Of Wee Davie, &c.
"SUNDAY MAGAZINE"
Edited by Thomas Guthrie, DID.
"THE ARGORY,"
A Magazine for the Preside and the journey, in
which is just commenced Griffith Gaunt,
by Charles Reade author of Never
Too Late to Mend, &C.
Liberal discount made to the trade. For sale
and subscriptions received by
CHARLES W. WILSON,
No. 43 Bank street,
ian3O Norfolk, Va.
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LOCAL.

NoTIcE.-Persons OF the portsmouth sloe, nav
NO advertisements, orders for job printing, COM
manications, or local items of interest, will please
cave them at the auction store of Messrs. Hatton
& Maupin, on Crawford street, and they will be
attended to-.
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The WEArHER.--It feels very much like we
were to have fall Of snow soon, and we would
advise our readers to get in good supply of coal
and wood. By reference to columns they
can find where the best and cheapest be OBJ
tanned.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that at the
J. hrst meeting of the Common Council of the
City OF Portsmouth, to ce beld in the mont
OF March next, shall apply to the said unc. to
ssue to me scrip or scrps for the sum of $725 50,
viii h was issued to my wife, who was Annie Bin
ford, and standing in her name on the books Of
the said Council, which said scrip or scrips have
been lost.
jan30-tu-4t ARCHIE B. GWATHMEY.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.

NTOORE'S NIGHT AUCTIONS COM
NI mence tonight at 4s Main street. Don't
fail to go. most attractive and varied stock Of
Fancy and Staple Goods will be offered. These
night sales will continue indefinitely. jan3l-lw
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II OST-Last evening ON Main street,
/ between the Post Office and Mr.. Schwartz
kopt's, large GOLD and ENAMELED BRACE
LET. A liberal reward will be paid for it, if left
at this office. feb2-lt*
J. Martyne will open his D A G N G
S CH IL on Monday, the 9th of February,
in the fine Hall in the upper story of the Norfolk
Academy, where he will teach all the modern
and most fashionable dances.
TERMs:-Ten dollars for twenty-four lessons;
one-half payable in advance, the balance at the
expiration of twelve lessons. feb 2-lw.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ByF. F. FERGUSON, AuctiOneer.

T WILL Sell on SATURDAY next at
IL o'clock, No. pair of MULES, just from
the country, where they have been worked for
the last TWO years. They are strictly No. /, and
will be sold without reserve. They are kind and
gentle in all harness.
ALSO,
One two-horse WAGON, with harness COM
plete. "
Our usual sale of FURNITURE, &C., at eleven
o'clock. F. F. FERGUSON,
feb Ltd Auctioneer.
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NEW ADyGRTIsEME NJ S.
TERRIFYING YEARS IN HARNESS,

TiflRTY-TNO YEARS IN HARNESS,
AND YET
A FAIR TRAY l. E R
FINDER the style of
" BRIGGS & ROGERS,
ROGERS & LANGLEY,
BURRUSS, ROGERS d LANGLEY,
N. A. THOMPSON & co,
NOW
w. b. ROC e IRIS 81 CO.,
NO. 20 WIDE WATER AND BANK STREET,
Norfolk, Va,
Importers and Dealers in
WINES,
BRANDIES,
WHISTLES,
RUM,
GIN,
BITTERS,
ALE, PORTER, and all other goods usually
found in first class WIN E and LIQUOR STORE,
which offer to the trade and to consumers AT
THE LOWEST RATES.
W. B. ROGERS & CO.,
No. 20 Wide Water and Bank Street.
feb 2-tf Norfolk.
Norfolk Post, Old Dominion, and Virginian
I
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INSURANCE.

VNHE AMERICAN INSURANCE.
COMPANY OF NORFOLK.
1NC0 POR TED lsts:
iiS uRthorilzed Capital, sf,o0O,O0O
Poard Of Direo'or.:
j. C. Deming, President.
John 3. Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
c. L. Cole, President First National Bank.
c. H. Rowland, of late Rowland g. Brothers.
John d. Gordan, of j. D. Gordan Co.,
Bankers.
Joseph R. spratley, Director Msr. 4 Nee. Saw
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid President Mer. Nee. Ex-
change.
W. T. Harrison, President Mer. and Nee. Saw
ings Bank.
&. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison. 4 Co.,
Bankers.
George sangster, Esq, J. E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. Hill, Esq.
character taken lowest current rates, and losses
promptly adjusted.
Office ~, Bank Street, Norfolk.
TIRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
INSURANCE.
j. c.. De | n Il AGENT.
New York Life Insurance COmpany.
NEW YORK.
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, n. Y.
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co.,
New Haven.
Springfield Fire and Marine insurance
Company, N. Y.
National Fire Insurance Company,
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
Gse- Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
Merchandise &C., and Policies Cargoes and
Huls of Vessels issued at this GENCY at the
lowest current rates.
J. C. DEMING, Agent,
Franklin Savings Bank, Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main St, Norfolk, Va.
r ELIABAE SOUTHERN sNCE INsUR-
THE NATIONAL MARINE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW
ORLEANS.
CapltaE $SOO0.OOU.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the insur
ing public that he has been appointed Agent OF |
the above named Company, and is ready To TAX
Marine, River, and Fire risks at fair rates.
DUNCAN ROBERTSON,
novlO-3m No. 8, Main Street
w ASHINGT FIRE INSUR-
w ANCE COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE.
UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF. BALTIMORE.
G,nt al. w. aa,no
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By FENTREss & WILKINSON,

BY FENTRESS g. WILKINSON,
East side Market Square, Portsmouth, Va.
AUCTION d. COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Have for sale $50, 900 worth of Real Estate in
the city, and one of the finest truck farms in Nor
folk County, containing LOO acres, with fine oys-
ter privileges.
Auction Every Night.
Goods received daily from Baltimore and New
York. Consgnments respectfully solicited.
jams
GALE OF A VESSEL, MATERIAL
= AND COAL.
Will be sold at Public auction on TUESDAY,
Feb uary It'll, on Lynnhaven Bay Beach, where
she now lies, the hull and materials on board Of
British brig g Victoria; 5" also, 80 tots Of English
loal more or les on board.
And on WEDNESDAY, February s, at 10
o'clock, on Commerce street wharf, in Norfolk,
sundry Anchors, Chains, Sails, &C., saved from
said brig, "Victoria." Terms: cash.
MYEk MYERS,
jan27-td Agent.
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- " -
NORFOLK.

HL q 3 ii o U Sc,
" No. 40, Bank Street.
The subscriber has taken the above House and
will keep constantly hand all that the taste of
the most tastidious could desire. He would be
glad to see his old friends and the public gener-
ally. BEN Pebble,
Club House, No. AZ, Bank tra t
dec2e If
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MARKETS..
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Financial.
NORFOLK, Feb. l, 1866.
We quote to-day:
Gold-Bnying at 141; selling at 1429l42H.
lSiIuer-Buying at 1873; selling at 1876.
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NIRGINIA:- AT Rules held in the Clerk
Y Office fthe County Court OF Princess Anne
on the first Monday in January 1866,
Harrison II. Banks, administrator of
the Estate of Thos Il. Banks, decd,
Plaintiff, + In Case.
against
James 8. Cornick, Defendant.
The Plaintiff having filed his declaration in this
suit, the object of which is to recover of the De-
PENDANT $40 SO due by account. with interest from
the 7th day of November, 1865, till paid, and an
attachment having been issued, and levied on,
s. Three tracts OF land the Eastern Shore
Chapel, containing about 1900 acres, and another
tract near London Bridge, containing about 100
all the undivided interest of the Defendant. Jas
s. Cornick, in said tracts of land which descend
ed to him from his father, Jno. Cornick, deceased;
adjoining John w. stone and others; and ii APP
pearip- by affidavit that defen S not
wefenoant, James 5. Corniek, do appea re
d thin IN onth atter ue 1ublic ton hereof,
anu do "hatis nee IS 'ry to proteot nis nte
copy-Teste :,
jar23-tu-4t j. J. BURROUGHS, G. C.
COKE, pq
THE FAIR.--The Ladies Re-opencd
their Fair last evening, Monday, in the fine
saloon at JoHNsroN's HALL, generously III nished
them by MIR. Stevens. They will be pl ,ased to
see all those interested at the first opening OF the
Fair, and hole for liberal patronage by the
public generally for laudable an object as st.
Vince. It's Hospital, which benefits rich as well as
poor. ian30
( ENTLEMEN, don't look at this, it
I concerns only Ladies 5OOi ported French
Corsets, with Whaebone Slips, Just received and
sold very REASONABLE also 80 do zen OF Jouvins
Kid Gloves, first quality cheap; 5000 Hoop
Skirts at great reduced price and variety Of
Wet Goods from the last wreck, which offer
very low to close the lot. Don't forge 10 ca. at
J. OBkkND; RI r,
an2T 20 Main str ct, Norfc Ii, Va.
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"Since I introduced it here, several of eur
physicians are prescribing it with the best sue
cess" H. BUFF Chemist,
feb 2-2m* Portsmouth.
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NIRGINIA;-At Rules continued
v and held in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Princes Anne on Wednesday, the third
day of January, 1866.
The President and Directors of the
Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank of Norfolk City, Plaintiffs, In Debt.
against
James Cornick, Defendant.
The plaintiffs having filed their declaration in
this suit, the object OF which is recover against
the defendant the OF $3.50 due by note, and
$3.50 costs of protest, with interest from the 18th
day of January, 1851, till paid and an attach
NEXT, having been issued and levied N three
tracts of land situated near the Eastern Shore
chapel, two of which O. ntain l,6l21z acres, and
the other ss acres, near London Bridge, belong
ing to the estate of John Cornick, deceased, and
to which the defendant, James S. Cornick, is
entitledto his proportion as one of his heirs, it
appearing by affidavit filed that the defendant is
not resident of this State, it is ordered that the
said defendant do appear here within enc month
after due publication hereof and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest.
A copy-Teste:
jan23-tu-4t J. j. BURROUGHS, G. c.
A COKE, po
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HlYLER,s COMPOUND SYRUP OF

1 GUM ARABIC will be found most pleasant,
safe and speedy remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, HoARsE
NESS, wHooPING COUGH AND ALL AFFECTIONS OF
THE THROAT AND LUNGS. Its superior efficacy in
arresting coughs, and the first stages of consump
ton, has long been known and appreciated by
most families and physicians. Price 30 cents per
bottle at all drug stores.
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ENOR SALE.-A splendid Fishery in
North rolina, situated on Croatan Sound,
Immediately opposite Roanoke Island.
to advantage.
1t is considered one of the best Fisheries in the
South, and is of great value for fall fishing, at
well as for spring fishing.
Apply to
Real Estate Agents,
ianI2-tf "a West Main Street.
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NOTICE.-The Firm of r. Ii. CHAM
~ BERLAINE & SONS having been dissolved
on the 30th June, 1861, the undersigned will re-
sumo the business at their Office, No. II Roanoke
Street,, next to the Day Book Building, under
the firm and-style of 50 CHAMBER Il Beo's."
WIN. H. CHAMBERLAINE,
RICH'D CHAMBERLAINE,
feb 2-tf Special Partners.
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.janl5-tf
NO-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

u IL. Bank Street, Norfolk, Virginia,
Keeps constantly on hand, superior quality of
LOAF BREAD. Also Butter, Sugar, Soda and
Water Crackers, &C., wholesale and retail Fancy
Cakes and Pies always fresh. jan22-ly
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Remarks.
THE MARKErs.-Y esterday the markets stood
firm in produce, a considerable quantity arriving.
Staples coming in fare lots; Cotton holds firm at
as "a several sales were made of small lots at
these figures yesterday Change; 500 Bush Is
of white Corn sold at IS decline since last report
of one cent per Bushel; Gold advanced to 142H
selling rates. Brokers buying at l4l.
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EMOVAL.-F. f. Ferguson has Pe-
*, moved his Auction House to the North sd
Of Wide Water Street, No. =, nearly opposite =.
S. Bixby's, where he is prepared to attend to the
orders Of his friends jan4-lm
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-10
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- A RE THE MOST PERFECT
+ ! !. !. ]. !. !. s.
IL Purgative which we arc
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how much they excel the ordina-
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Not only do they cure the everyday complaints Of
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b. men Of such exalted position and character. g
to forbid the supiciOn Of uutrufh. Many emf
uent clergyment and physicians have lent their
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remedies. while others have sens rs the assurance
Of their e0nvict,On that, Preparations contri-
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The Ascent below named is pleased to furnish
gratis our American Almanac. e0utnining direc-
tons for the and certificates Of their cures Of
the following complaints
COstiveness, Bilious Complaints, rheumatism,
DfOpsy, Heartburn, Headache arising from foul
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the Bowels and PainaTisinE therefrom, Fiab1leney,
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