The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-22

| PETERS & RERD.-IhlS enterprlslng nrmi
we are glad to notice have recommended bust
ness at their spacious brick warehouse and
large and splendid wharf and water front
property in Portsmouth. Before the war
| they were engaged in the lumber business, and
were importers and exporters of produce and
lumber, doing a business of this character
chiefly with the West Indies. At the COM
mencement OF the war, their business was
closed. ...-.-t
We have observed of late several brigs at
their splendid wharf, loading with heavy
timber and slaves, for the British Provinces
aud the West Indies. Such men are val
liable acquisition to all all communities, es-
pecially to those professedly commercial in
character. Planters and exporters in want of
gunny bagging by the bale or single piece
bale rope by the quantity or single coil, and
G. A. salt by the quantity or single sack, can
be supplied on the most reasonable terms by
ordering from Peters& Reed, Portsmouth, Va.
| These gentlemen have also place of business
in this city.
Thoroughly well known as they are for their
high social position as men and merchants.
any word of commendatio from us would
be wholly superhuous, if not in bad taste.
| The POLICE BoARD-The Board met in the
Mayors Office, on Saturday afternoon as an
nounced, aud after a, due examination OF the
applications, selected or elected almost thirty
as suitable candidates for the Office of police
men. out of the numerous applications-abou
sixty. Forty policemen are to be selected,
and the remaining number, to complete the
force will be chosen at subsequent meeting.
1t is believed that the next Legislature will
pass the Metropolitan Police Bill, and this
will complete the system of the Mayor.
JIM. "DABBL1Ne IN GRAMMAR.-The dis
ciple of "Lindley Murray" over the way takes
avidity Of Pike. Neither are right, and
TONS The "brain-pan" insists on knocking
the i out of of the "bean-pole '-TOld
Domi non.
| Rnzsd is generally used, but rased is perfectly
legitimate. Notwithstanding "neither are right"
nevertheless:
"Till Troy were by their brave hands rased
| They would not turn home" Chapman.
| Rase from raser, rasar, rasare.-[ W ebster.
But j. NJ, "begs leave to differ with Mr..
Webster" Well we have no objection.
SALE OF REAL EsTArE-By F. F. Fergu-
son, Auctioneer, Oct 10th The undivided
half of house and lot on CRANKY street, subject
to widows dover. Mrs Newton, $3,950
Lot of land 81 feet front on Newton's'
wharf, leased to James Y Leigh. Mrs. New
ton, $6,85O. e 81,
Lot of land Fl feet front, on Newton's
wharf and Nevison ST., leased by c. W.
Grandy. Mrs. Newton, Sc, 8OO
Lot of land "a by a. on Wide Water and
Newton's lane, leased by Thos. T. Kemp.
7. T. Kemp, $3.250.
Lot of land "a by &c. more or less, on Nevi-
son st. and Newton's lane, leased by Jno.
Dodd. Jno. Dodd, $1,000 Total sales,
$22, 450.
MARINE NEws.-Capt Bradberry of the
| brig Harry, from Metamoras, since arrived at
/ Baltimore, reports having experienced the
severe gale of the 18th He spoke the ship
Castle Howes, 100 days from New York, and
the schr Annie Belle, from New Haven, in
good condition. He left at Metamoras the
briggs Louisa and Alexander Milligar loading
for New York The captain of the Harry
lost, during the storm, AZ hhds Molasses,
stored, we presume, of course, on deck The
bark Humbolt, 45 days from Bremen with
42l emigrants, was seen off Cape Henry by
the Ellie Knight and has probably arrived at
Baltimore. On Wednesday last the steam
|
mouth, was passed 20 miles north of Halter
as. by the steamship Mcclellan.
AooIDENT.-At the outer railroad depot in
Portsmouth, where workmen were engaged in
| saving plank, little hoy Of Mr.. Kellums met
with serious accident. His hip bone was
broken and projected through the hesh--his
ANGLE was also dislocated-and his breast in
ured-and chin knocked out of position. We
are not informed whether the hands are re-
sponsble, but learn that there was some
carelessness, or want of judgment in piling the
plank. The boy was passing near at the time
or may have been incautiously in the way of
danger, when he received the serious injury
reported.
FIGHT. There was good deal of excite
ment on the Ferry Boat. Saturday afternoon,
caused by a citizen and marine quarrelling,
which ended in few blows: both were arrested
and gave surety for. their appearance before
His Honor the Mayor of Portsmouth.
THE Rev. w. B. WELLoNs.- The New
York Waterman contains an interesting
communication from this energetic and work
ing man. which alludes to former pleasant
associations with DR.. Deems, and gives an
encouraging account of his recent labors in
the Lords vineyard, the result of which has
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