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

AN APPRENTICE Boy WANTED. We want
, youth ABOUT IA or Is years Of age as an a =
prentice to the printing business .ast, j
Currituck County, N. Q.
This County is destined to become the Gar
dan of New York, Philadelphia and other At
lantic Cities. The soil and climate is pecu-
Darly adapted to the cultivation Of all the
early vegetables, for which the lands ada
cent to Norfolk are SO justly celebrated.
Currituck County adjoins Princess Anne, and
Norfolk Counties, and extends nearly one hun
dred miles in southerly direction giving 1t
the benefit of more than one degree IN lati-
tude; besides its contguity to the Sea coast,
renders it perfectly healthy. The opening OF
the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal has
given its products ready access to market, and
the number of Steamers now running through
it offers facilities for shipments not heretofore
enioyed The new Airline Steamb at and
Rail Road Line to Philadelphia, projected by
one of our citizens, many years ago, Is now
about to be put in action, and will give
facilities to reach the great markets OF the
country not heretofore possessed. Garden
Products, shipped in the afternoon, will reach
Philadelphia and New York in ample time
for the markets of the nert morning. This is
in fact saui,eg Of one day. A fact well
worthy of the attention of shippers.
Currituck Sound, extending from the State
line to Powel's Point distance of sixty miles
is beautiful sheet of water and abounds in
fish which are taken in great numbers both
summer and winter Wild Ducks, Geese and
Swan alse are numerous and are taken in great
quantities during the winter months. Parties
from New York, Boston and Philadelphia
have visited this section and have purchased an
Island for the purpose of obtaining Wildfowl.
We notice the Steamer Gazelle this morn
ing had nest of ducking boats just arrived
by steamer from Boston intended for use on
Back Bay, and from the extensive outfit of
the party with them we should Judge duck
shootingwas not only a..peasant but profitable
occupation. s.r
The waters OF Curritudk abound in Fish; Oys-
tiers also prier to 1929, when Currituck Inlet
closed and shut out the sea water. Fish are
taken in great beis, and it is from there
we obtain our supply during the winter
months. Should the experiments in taking
the quantity taken may be greatly increased.
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steam Communication between Nor
folk and Wash ingtOn, N. G.
We briefly noticed yesterday that Mr. Os
valid had established line of communication
between this city ard North Carolina. 1t is
an enterprise which our readers will remem-
Der was urged some time ago in the columns
OF the Day Book, in several articles. The
steamer L. G.. Cannon, which has been placed
upon this line is owned by w. L. Oswald
Esq, whe has established Oswald's Norfolk
and Roanoke River Transportation line, and
will leave this city on next Thursday morn
ing the 18th inst.
This steamer has undergone extensive re-
pairs and has been thoroughly fitted, and
improved with view to the accommodation
OF the anticipated travel and freight between
this, Pamlico Sound and Tar River Her
length is 140 feet-brsadth 70 feet depth
OF hold feet-draft loaded feet-capacity
5000 bushels of grain-400 bales of cotton.
Her engine was constructed by the celebra-
ted firm of the Nessrs. Reaney & Nea6e of
Philadelphia. She can accommodate tW anty-
hve first class passengers, the State rooms and
cabin arrangements being of superior order.
The l.. G. Cannon is said to be fine sea
boat which is great consideration SHOULD she
experience rough weather in the Sounds. She
carries three lite boats, and is amply supplied
with life preservers, pumps, and hose being
thoroughly provided with all the appliances
necessary in case Of FIRE. In addition to her
steam power she is provided with a suit of
Saits which will prove an auxiliary power
and reliance in case of temporary derange-
ment OF machinery which ia a careful consid-
Grafton of her owners
The L. G. Cannon makes under steam IA
miles an hour and with the aid of her sails
this rate may be increased: She is of capa-
city to ply between either the Albemarls and
Chesapeake Canal or the Dismal Sw amp Ca
nal, and can pass with safety over the shoals
In the Sounds, which are in her route.
In fine, this excellent ste amer is adapted in
every respect to the route Tor which she Ia
destined, and we commend this speedy means
OF transit between our CITY and Washington
TO the patronage of the merchants, farmers
aud shippers as most efficient means of
transportation, .se.
Should the line meet with the eneoura age
hsnt 1t has right to expect, another boat
VIII De put on the route, and we may then
expect to have two trips each week between
Norfolk and Tar River,
BUSINESS CARDS AT So, SIS SO AND 81 PEE
IHousANp.--Ihe Day Book Job Office is
Running off Business Cards at greatly reduced
rates, viz 70, So SO, and 81 Der thousand.
with an equal reduction on Bill Heads, Grcu-
lars, Handbills, &c. &c. Now is your tims,
merchants our recent reduction OF expenses
enables US to offer great Inducements. by
P1tuag cur prices below Northern prices
m1sn freight and other charges are consider