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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

EVENING PAsrIMEs-A gentleman of YER
satiie talent and much energy of character, is
about to publish in cheap form, series of
chapters descriptive of games, plays, romps,
etc., the object of which will be tie enable
young persons to pass away the long winter
evenings now prevailing, in innocent amuse-
ment. If the author succeeds in his enter
prise, he may be regarded as sort of public
benefactor. Many young persons OF religious
persuasion, are opposed to dancing, on scrip
tural grounds; others object to reading in
consequence OF defective vision, and others
again aye heartily Disguised with those
"plays" which have been in vogue for the
past quarter Of century or more, in which
all who consented to participate, had to sub
nit to kiss, and not unfrequently from lip
SO debauched with tobacco juice, or redolen
of cheap whisky, that it were enough to sick
en- and disgust any young lady of taste ant
refinement.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PoNr or NORFOLK ANp PORTSMOUTH, Feb.

Pokr OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, Feb. s.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Lane with barge Babcock, to I. R.
Cobb & Sons, with cotton, slaves, &C., for yari-
Gus parties.
Str Adelaide, Edgar. I'm Baltimore.
Str Geo Leary Brakeman, FIN Baltimore.
Str NJ Martin, Livingston, FIN Richmond.
Str Wawenock, Moore, from Murf esboro, with
cotton, slaves, &C., to p. Henneberry, Is. T.
Bockover, Jas. Gordon & Co., Davis Bro.
Barge j. 7. Ryan, Diggs, cotton, tar and naval
stores to Ricks Hill & Co., james Gordon & Co
DEPARTURES.
Str Adelaide, Edgar for Baltimore.
Str Geo. Leary, Brakeman, for Baltimore
Str City of Richmond, Stranahan, for Rich
mond.
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LOCAL.

INcEYp1ARrsM IN PROFESSIONALISM
morning about half past two O'Clock, hr'
was discovered in the cellar of the millinary
establishment of Mrs Bourdette, Nos 60 and
40 Crawford Street Portsmouth. The villain
who fred the building seemed determined on
burning that portion Of the city, for he first
broke in the cellar of Messrs. Tart Cod
wins Shoe Store, and then into that OF Mr..
R. B. Levy's Book Store, finding nothing
conbustible in these, he next entered the cell
lar of Mrs. Bourdettes Store, and set on fire a
large quantity of wood. The members of the
family were first made aware of the fact, by
the dense volumes of smoke which issuing
from below, soon filled the upper portion Oh
the dwelling, and the alarm was speea'iy
given. It was miserable morning for one
to be turned out of a warm bed, and out lew
nersons dared venture out IN the cod ana
rain The Fire Engine Franklin, belonging
to the Independent Company, Captain sam
Corsey, was drawn by only three men, but by
the time it reached the spot, considerable
npmber of the members were there. But for
the presence of mind, and determination Of
Cantain George C. Bourdette, the whole block
of bulldogs would have assuredly been de-
stroyed. He refused to allow the doors Of the
cellar to be opened, and by this means pre-
vented draught of air from reacing the
flames. A hole was cut in the flor, aud
tborugh this stream of water was thrown
in Several of our citizens were untiring IN
their labors in arresting the progress OF the
flames.
Several Merchants in the immediate leigh
borhood were considerably alarmed for the
safety of their goods, and the entire stock Of
Dry Goods of Messrs. Shelton & Blanire was
packed up ready for removal, to place of Sc
curity. These precautionary measures were,
however, fortunately unnecessary, as the fire
did not extend farther than the building i'll
which it originated and was subdued without
great amount of damage. Mrs. Burdettes
loss, by the breaking Of furniture, doors, and
injury to her stock Of goods is, we learn, about
three hundred dollars, ON which there is no
insurance. During the excitement several
men, we are informed, rushed into the dwell
ling and demanded liquor and money, and
made violent efforts to Obtain possession of the
store. They did not succeed, and we learn
some of them have been arrested. 1t is not
believed that any Of the members of the Fire
Company were guilty of this rascally conduct,
for those that were present. We're very ener
getic in saving the property, and preventing
the progress of the fire.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

FIGHT IN RHEA's LANE.-Some few of the
fair denizens Of this deectabe alley determin-
ed to trya 50 set to- in imitation of iIeenan,
Curry and Duff.
For the first few rounds it was impossible
to predict how the mll' would end, finally
a we'll directed blow, placed in the - bread
basket" of the Is Young un, made her knock
under, and though size was carried out Of the
ring, vet the umpires decided ii was a foul
blow, and that she had won the belt, which is
of white satin, and will appear at the Ball to-
night.
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COMPETITION THE LIFE OF TRADE.-A,G City
can't have too many trade illets or outlets
leading to and from her borders.
The completion of the Norfolk and Peters
burg Railroad is to have the effect of reducing
the fare on the James river line of steamers,
and when the old Dismal Swamp canal is com
pleted, down must come the tolls on the Abe
marie and Chesapeake canal, its great rival
And at the completion Of our embryo railroad
to Edenton, and the finishing of the York river
road, we may look to travel for "next to moth
ing" on the two routes first mentioned.
Verify competition is the life Of trade
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THE CITY.-If the Councils expect to get
the "old Borough in position to pay the
inte est on her debt, within seasonablc time,
they must exercise great economy in the pub
lie expenditures. In view of visit from the
cholera during the coming summer, it will be
necessary to make heavy outlay of money,
in properly cleaning the streets. We, there
fore, caution our city fathers to take tight
grip on the public purse for the present.
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THE FA1R.-The Ladies of the Fair wish,
to return thanks, through the columns of The
DAY Book, to the public generally, and to
their devoted assistants especially, for the kind
encouragement they have received.
The labors of crowd Of fair and indicate
gable quitenses have been well repaid; for
their rattle lists attest that such assaults on
pockets are irresistible.
All honor then, to the liberal dispensers Of
greenbacks! All honor to the graceful plea
ders. so Jealous in their exertions for the re-
lief of suffering
During the remainder of the week. the Fair
Room will be opened at 4 P. NJ, and Oh Sat-
ur>lay, 10th Instant, it will terminate. On
that evening an early attendance is solicited,
as a large number Of raffles are to come off.
The drawing for the minor prizes will begin
at73 m.
The fine canary bird, so much admired,
can be voted for only until P. M.
tmay not be amss to state, that one fair
candidate still keeps the advance, ath ugh
the competition runs high.
At 10, P. NJ, another balot-box will be
closed, and then and there the set of chairs
will be disposed of. Parties wholly disinter-
ested, have been selected to count the votes
and with strctest impartality, will decide te
which candidate they belong.
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INSURANCE.

rEHE AMERICAN INSURANCE.
N C o P 0 T e D ls4s.
Capital, S1OO.OuO
Authorized Capital, Si,oOO,ooO
Poard of Direc'ors:
j. G. Deming, President.
John =. Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
ings Bank.
Gilbert c. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
c. L. Co,e, President First National Bank.
c. II. Rowland, of late Rowland & Brothers.
John d. Gordan, of j. d. Gordan Co.,
Bankers.
Joseph R, Smatley, Director Mer. Nee. Saw
ings Bank.
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. Il Nee. Ex-
W Harrison, President Mer- and Nee. Saw
ings Bank.
&. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison Co.,
Bankers.
George Sangster, Esq, j, E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. HILL Esq.
rs CITY and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
VNRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
INSURANCE.
J., G. D E NJ | n G, AGENT.
New York Life Insurance ompany,
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. u.
National Fire lnSu- ance Company,
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
y- Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
Merchandise &C., and Policies on Cargoes and
Hulls of Vessels issued at this AGENCY at the
lowest current rates.
j. G. DEMING, Agent,
FRANKLIN Savings Bank, Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main st., Norfolk, Va.
or NEW YORK,
CASH ssETs,
THREE MILLION DOLLARS!
Issue Policies OF
FIRE AND MARINE ASSURANCE!
Made payable in Gold or Currency.
Negotiable and Bankable
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Are issued by this Association.
AGENT AT NORFOLK,
wA-ITBE FL ia XLOR,
Office NO. II, Z. Side Market Square.
novll-3m
n ELIABLE SOUTHERN INSURE
H. ANCE.
TIE NATIONAL MARINE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW
ORLEANS.
CAPITAL s565.O0O
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 take
Marine, River, and Fire risks at fair rates.
DUNCAN ROBERTSON,
novl0-3m No. 3, Main Street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

MAYORS CoURr, NoRFoLK.-Homas c. TabJ,
presidtng.-Feb. 8, 1866. James McCarty, for
being drunk and resisting the police, was fined
$40. McCarty stated that he had been out 10
party last night, and was belated; SO taking the
Waterman for a-garroter he gave him battle, and
was nabbsd and jagged by the Charleys for his
bellicose propensties.
Two colored men were up before his Honor
charged with stealing. They were sent on to the
Freedmen's Court.
The watch report twenty-three lamps out last
night, in various parts of the city.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

The NORTH CAROLINA EXPEDITION We
have heard of the arrival of this important
expedition at Great Bridge. The gentlemen
composing the party were received with due
honors at this historic village, and after spend
ing short time in the examination of the
great lock, at that point, steam was gotten up
and they sped on their way, rejoicing.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

The STAY LAw.-As a matter of interest
TO our citizens and business men, we give be-
low the status of this bill in the Legislature on
the 9th, Having gone through with the origi-
nal bill, a strong desire arose to go over it
again, which was grati6ed In this review 1t
underwent material alteration. The bill
provided for suspension of the collection of
the principal of all debts standing at the close
Of the war until the list of January, 1868;
but required the payment of the interest. An
amendment proposed by Mr.. Garrett provi-
ded for the payment of the principal in four
annual instruments, beginning on the LIST day
Of january, 1867; and also divided the arrear
of interest and the accruing interest in such a
manner as to be liquidated in the same four
years, ending LIST January, 1871. This was
the only material amendment, and it increases
the rigor of the measure towards the debtor
The bill was ordered to its engrossment.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

The OYSTER TRADE.--In looking around
our Wharves, we find that as the Spring ap-
proaches the northern demand for Oysters has
fAeuds that at this season our bivalves are
lust in their prime and are as fat and firm as
choice piece of Mess Pork.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

Qua HARBoR-We learn upon good au-
thority that the persons recently engaged IN
digging out some of our docks, with mud ma
chimes, have been seen to dump the mud from
the lighters in the deep water of our harbor,
This is most serious matter, and we call the
attention of the City Councils to the fact, with
the assurance that reliable witnesses can be
produced, who have witnessed the matter com
planned of.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

FaEkDMEN's CoURT.-Thsre were but few cases
before this Court this morning.
Henry johnson was charged with stealing, and
the evidence being amply sufficient, he was SEN
fenced to serve in the hard labor prison for ten
days.
Cornelius Butter, charged with assaulting his
wife, was let off with the fine of S..
Benjamin Holloway, charged with stealing,
was committed to the hard labor prison or ten
days.
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ARRIVALS.


ATLANTIC HOTEL-N oRFoLK, va, FEB. 8.
Wilson, Bait; Dr. R. Purdie and lady, of
Whit Langley s i healhng Key nonshd
Thos Cattlet, DR. Tabb, Woke, John L
Page, Mrs j Jones, a IL Lindsey, Va; W 7
Norwood NJ Stratton, N C; G Holmer, Y;
j. ID Meres, Fair Bluffs.
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THANKS.-Our thanks are due to Mr.
Charles Jordan, the polite and gentlemanly
clerk of the Steamer Wawcmock, for repeat
ed favors in the way Of Shipping News.
Long NAV he wave .
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

CIRcUrr CouRr, Norfolk, Judge R. Ii. Baker
Presiding
The jury empanelled for the trial Of two CASE
of unlawful detainance, argument of Counsel pro
crossing as go to press.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

CORPORATION CouRT.-This Court had a special
term this morning, for the trial of several cases
of felony, sent up from the Mayors Court.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-08

AN OUTRAGE AND ROBBERY On last Sat-
urda,y night, aboar 8 O'clock, party of ne
groes Called a tie iaiiu .ntl>e Of the Rev.
Mr.. Joseph t. ueaus, OH the Western Branch,
during bis absence on preaching tour, and
asked for adE:ittance. Mrs. Deans, being
alone with the exception Of a single daughter,
asked wiz" they were, and not receiving d,
satisfactory answer, bolted aud barred the
door, W ereupon the outsiders proceeded to
knock and batter it down with clubs and
big sticks of wood Succeeding in etiecting
an entrance, they went up to Mrs. Deans aud
her daughter, grossly insuited them, and
struck the young lady in the face They then
searching it thoroughly from top to bottom,
whilst the two defeuccess inmates stood, with
terror depicted in their countenances, looking
hearts content, they started Oft, carrying
with thslh several arsic es Of jewelry, 5000 in
specie and a "Johnback' from the stable.
The next morning Mrs. Deans and her
daughter proceeded to the nearest county ma
gistrate, who proved to be Mr.. l.. Ii. King
mau, made their complaint, and secured bis
warrant for the arrest of the ebony highway
men aud burglars. Several citizens thep
dubbed together and went i'll pursuit Of them.
This chivalrcls posse contitatus soon returned
with the sable robbers in tow, whom Mrs.
Deans aud daughter Immediately recognized
as the villains who had SO shamefuly outraged
aud robbed them. They are now safely lodged
i'll prison, awaiting examination and trial; and
we trust justice will be melted out to them in
its fullest extent and severest penalty, by the
Acknowledged tribunal which adjudicates in
all cases of coored psrsons.- Old Dominion.
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Why is electricity like the police when they
are wanted Because tbs an invisible force
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FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF FORTS
MoUTH.-We would most respectfully call the
attention of the Common Council OF Ports-
mouth, to the condition Of their Fire Depart
ment, and earnestly recommend that they take
some speedy action to insure better crganlza-
ton and more efficiency. We know that the
finances of the city are decidedly fdt' but feel
confident that measures may be Instituted by
which an ample amount can be realized to
procure good steam fire engine and sufficient
hose Our citizens, youn. and old, are SO
fsIIv impressed with this necessity, that they
will eagerly assist the Council in their efforts,
and viii gladly volunteer n forming a COM
pany
our city fathers, who has ever been most zeal
GUS in promoting the welfare OF the commu-
nifty, and has given especial attention to mat
tiers pertaining to the Fire Department, and
if we mistake not, is chairman of the ccnl-
mittee appointed by the Council to attend to
that Department We call upon him to urge
the matter at the next meeting, and feel as
sured be can accomplish much toward the de-
sired object. We do not wish to Cast any cen
sure on the fire companies now in existence in
Portsmouth, for we know that they have ever
done their duty, but they have not now the
apparatus needful, and have but little hose,
yet we fear some of the members take too lit
tie interest in the working managementof their
companies. Let them be more energetic, and
commence work in earnest Begin by attend
ing the meeting Of the Independent company
tonight, at o'clock, at the engine house,
Court street, and let every member be there.
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AUCTION SALES.
F. F.FERGUSON.

FENTRESS & WILKINSON, AUcrrovvrrs
East Side Market Square, Portsmouth, Va.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-28
HASHEESH CANDYI

The attention of the public is invited to Hasheesh
Candy, which is recommended to them as the best
medicine known for the cure OF all diseases of the
Throat, Lungs and Nervous System. The proprie-
tors in thus offering 1t, feel confident that trial will
fully sustain the high reputation it has already
qured in various parts the United States To those
who always let their preudices blind their Judgment
it useless to present facts arguments hut 9TH
ers we feel that will be sufficient to say that we offer
no new discovery experiment; our goods stand
ard In the East, Hasheesh is the beginning and
eases, and that it is used with success need only
refer our readers to the unlimited testimony of tray
elers in all ages Tha it should so long have escap-
ed the practical science of the Western Wcrld, is
astonishing fact but that it is prepared in such
form to make it pleasant, safe and above all, eff
obtain the confidence OF the public and especially OF
those for whose relief it is prepared. Invads can
be assured that it contains not particle of opium,
anything else that is in any way injurious to the
system, but that it is an agreeable and permanent
tonic. ..I5r i. t,.. .a. r, t.-
Sent to any address receipt ofprice and stamps.
Price-Large Box S1.OO, postage 10 cents; Small
Box 80 cents, postage CENTS For sale by all Drug
cists and Apothecaries or Patent Medicine Dealers.
Imported and manufactured solely by the SYL-
VAN ORIENT COMPANY, 151 Washington St,
(oppcsite the Old South Church, Boston, Mass.
W.T.. PHILLIPS s. CO., Agents for Maine.
Feb 15-sNd&w1Y .-..- r.....-
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GYMNAsrIc ExH1p1rIoN.-A nrinted

GYMNAsTIc ExHIBITIoN.-A printed order
of exercises, from the Office of Stephen Berry
of this city, gives us to understand that an at
tractive exhibition will be offered this evening
at the college gymnasium in Brunswick. Per-
formances are advertised on the horizontal
bar, parallel bars, and trapeze, and in addition
to the usual feats, we notice that four of the
performers draw up with one hand, Weber
draws up with one finger, Boardman draws up
with the little finger, and Beecher has mys-
ferrous feat called finger cross hold" Beech
er was catcher of the base ball club which
played here last July, and has been distin-
suished as fine gymnast, and as a nephew Of
Henry Ward Beecher, since he was fresh
man. =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-28
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

CRIMINAL TERM-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
James LETTERS, James Fitzpatrick, Michael
Ryne, Peter Doran, bartholomew Cochin and
James Brennan, who were before the Grand
Jury charged with the larceny of molasses,
and against whom no bill Of indictment were
found, were to-day ordered to be discharged
from confinement. 9HtIT4El
1t is understood that the matter properly be-
longed in the U. S. Circuit Court, and it is fur
Their understood that the parties are immedi-
ately to be taken before that Court.
State VS.. Isaac W. Bowen. The prisoner
was charged with stealing DIR. Burbanks' horse
and sleigh at Yarmouth last winter.
The case was opened to the second jury at
10 o'clock. The testimony on both sides was
very brief The prisoner admitted the taking
OF the horse, but denied the "felonious intent"
and evidence was adduced to show that as
soon as the prisoner realized what he had done
having been intoxicated at the time-he
promptly inquired out the owner and returned
the property. Mr. Reed, for the prisoner, made
an able defence, contend;ng that the oni,nus
OF the crime was wanting. Mr.. Webb argued
that there was so much of method in his mad
ness, that it show a criminal intent Verdict
guilty, and the prisoner was sentenced to one
year in the State prison.
State VS.. Dana M. Hall. Larceny of a quan-
tity of linen goods from the store of Deering,
Milliken & Co. Principal and surties defaulted-
State VS.. Mark Sullivan. Larceny OF some
rigging. Principal and sureties defaulted.
In the case of State VS.. Frederick Burnhau,.
Josephine Andrews, George Libby and Geo.
c. Valentine, for larcsny. Sureties were fur
nished for appearance at next term, and re-
spondents discharged from arrest. MN. But
Ter for respondents. .alL9-L -)
State vs. Thomas Hunt. Attempt to rob
one Amasa L. Cook. 1t appears that on the
first of last November, Cook, who was s.rang-
er, inquired of Hunt and another man the way
to hotel, and they offered to show him, but
in doing so attacked him, and it is alleged at.
tempted to rob him. The case was given to
to the first Jury, who could not agree upon
verdict, and were discharged from further con-
sderation of the case. j. O'Donuell, ESQ.,, for
the defense, N. Webb, County Attorney, for
State
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The Late General Williams.

nv. q ~ n A.
Inc iohowills truIniul tribute W the Hello-
ny OF this lamented officer we take from the
Boston Advertiser of Monday: tal
8 p,o,,ot METEOROLOGICAL So+,, yv;u,.r ,,,,.
t.,s S.n:S =. nro soan Imam, va
poIn u m MANI, III marcn iozz. ne Srauaate0
az MesS rom. IN Ia, ana n was commissloneo
IN tne Deconu Artiiery. ne served Win grea
Sreuit lnrouSh eiie mexican war, ana az the
Dreaking OUT OF tne reoenion was MAYOR IL
tne AeJusant-1en Department. be
sc sc ySu nrst do AuJutan!-uenerai 10 Genera
91cCieiia.s army IN MS campaign IN Wesi
xhsi s Ia VI Ihe summer III Vi 1901 anu Wnel
.hat NO oiucer succeeueu oshsrai McDoWeh, ma
Jol Wii,ialus wa, appolnteo Au utant-uenerai
VI lne army " sle I U, anu was com
1 nissioneu DiiSau i III september:
io0n. .,tl..J
me services VI oeherai w iniams IN the or
ganization Oh Ihe army can naroiy DC overestl
.aaIso; anu 1iie unweariea energy ana activ
ny nc constantly aispiayed throughout It's Ms
Coly Ia tne InansselnenI OF ms department.
were tne aahiIatioh OF al. his tact, evenness
Si cenper' hinunness' iioueSty, consloeratiol
t tGa Hthers ns aeai anu cohScientlousness IL
n.s iaporiou: onice ms straiSntlorward dispo
ssa,o1u anu lus oyai.5, maui mn uiii
x9iseiy anu peiTteu III ule army