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to express his emotions.
A LAUGHABLE SoENE.-A traveller,
bound for Cincinnati, where he had bust
ness of Importance to transact, had rested
over night, at the Broadway Hotel, in
order to be sure to bit the morning train,
which leaves at an early hour. His lady
had arisen, dressed herself, and gone
down to breakfast, expecting her lord to
follow without delay. While eating has
tily and scolding mentally, in view of
the hardness, she heard the whistle of the
locomotive. Rushing frantically up
stairs, her horror may be imagined when,
on opening the bedroom door, snore
from the conjugal sluggerd ,saluted her
ear. A slight scream and rough shake
awoke him. He heard the whistle
Pulling on his boots, he hastily gathered
in his arms the rest of his attire, and
pushing the lady before him, put for the
train at two-forty gait, dressed only In
boots and sheet. The ain reached the
depot. Throwing all but his shirt upon
the platform the lady hurriedly sought to
to obtain tickets at the office, while the
husband proceeded to clothe himself with
his number one garment. While it was
yet futtering over his head, the whistle
again sounded maliciously, and off start
ed the train. The unfortunate creature
entered the car, his flesh havinga pimp-
led, goose-like appearance, while his
blushing lady, spreading out her crino-
line like the sacred veil of charity, con-
verified herself into screen, that his max
edness might be hidden from his fellow
travellers. The other female passenger,
putting her hands over her eyes, with her
fingers spread wide apart, declared, be.
fore she turned her head in another di-
rection, that it was "very shocking"
ITALIAN BEEs.-.J. S. HARRISON, of SUIT
ierville, says the Sacramento Union, has
recently returned from the Eastern States
With number of Italian bees, for the
purpose of improving the California
tock. He started with twenty queens,
'aised by him in Illinois from the latest
mportations from Italy. Ofthe original
number three died and seventeen arrived
n good condition. These queens were
brought in separate boxes, with about
lint of bees in each. In introducing
ne queen to a swarm Of native beese, she
md her "body guard" are inclosed in
live covering to protect them from the
wrath of the swarm. The original queen
removed, and the new one, thus pro-
ected, is placed in the hive. In two or
hree days entire harmony prevails, and
he new queen and her companions are
let at liberty in the hive, without danger
# conflict or disorder.
PIONEER CHINESE PRINTINa OFF,
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WOMAN IN KANsAs.-A. d. Richard
son, in letter to the New York Tribune.
from Leavenworth, Kansas, says:
The Kansas Constitution compels ev-
cry educational institution supported by
the State to offer equal facilities to both
sexes. And law, worthy of being writ
ten in golden letters, authorizes woman
OF eighteen and upward to vote on every
question in district school meetings, and
makes them eligible to all offices in
schoolJ,oards. In some districts they do
not vote;in others they turn out en- masse.
Many are elected to offices and fill them
with great zeal and practical wisdom -
learn ofone district where lady DIR, W
plans, obtained personals and let the con-
tract for new school-house, and is the
Leading spirit of the Board. Nowhere
do hear single complaint against the
practical working of the law.
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the fence, and that is the last that either
his wife or his friends have seen of him
A story is told about the not very prom
ising son Of IN anxious parent or two,
who had been employed at board in a
store, for about six months. Parent
writes to head of concern, asking how
boy gets along; if he is good, and if he
sleeps in the store. Head of the con-
Germ writes briefly "boy good as ever.
Sleeps in the store daytimes; don't know
where in thunder he sleeps at night"
A RUSTIC who had never before tast
ed ice cream was helped by lady at an
evening party to plate of "unsuccess.
full frigid milk" under its usual designa-
ton of scream"
"Your cream is very sweet" said he
"but amt it leetle tetched with frost ?"
twas compliment "over the left"
but it made considerable laugh at the
time.
A YoUNGsTER, whilo perusing chap
ter in Genesis, turning to his mother, in.
quired if the people in those days used
to do sums on the ground 1t was dis
covered that he had been reading the pas
sage
"And the sons of men multiplied up
on the face of the earth"
Quite NATURAL.-"Did any Of you ev-
er see an elephant skin ?" asked the mas
ter Of an infant school,
II havel" shouted six-year-old at
the foot of the class.
"Where ? inquired the teacher, anus
ed by his earnestness-
"On the elephant!" was the reply.
From the following items may de seen
the Importance of punctuation:
Wanted.--A young man to take charge
Of pair of horses of religious turn Of
mind.
A newspaper says: ga child was run
over by wagon three. years old aud
cross-eyed with pantalets on which new
Or spoke afterwards"
Straps-Articles worn under the boots
'f gentlemen made of calfskin.
An exchange, describing celebration
Jays: "The procession was very fine
ind nearly two miles in length as was
he prayer of DR.. Perry the chaplain"
Parasol-A protection against the sun
Used by ladies made of cotton and whale
zone.
A School Committee man writes ave
lave schoolhouse large enough to ac-
four hundred pupils four s.o-
les high"
A London daily newspaper notices Mr..
iussey, No. 3S2 New Oxford street,
theinventors for trowsers that come off,
WOMAN IN KANsAs.-A. d. Richard
on, in letter to the New York Tribune.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23

RETURN OF STOLEN PRoPERrY--We
make the following extract from the recent
message of Governor Foreman to the Legisla-
ture of West Virginia;
1t will be recoected that on the return of
Major General Hunter from his campaign into
Virginia, in the summer of 1864, he turned
over to this State bronze statue Of George
Washington, taken from the Virginia Military
Institute at Lexington. have recently re-
ceived communication from the Adutant
General of Virginia, who is, er-o6icio, mem
Der of the Board of Visitors Of the Institute,
requesting the restoration of the statue; but
inasmuch as it was originally transferred to
the keeping of the State, declined to take
the'responsiblity of allowing its removal.
Yet have no hesitation in saying that in my
opinion it should be at once restored, and in
recommending that you authorize it to be
done. s,..
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The Committee on Courts of Justice re-
ported stay law, as substitute for the bill
and substitute referred to them, which was
ordered to be printed. In the preamble, the
bill rectes the present destitute condition
of the people and the necessity of stay law,
and enacts that no payment of money shall
be compelled prior to January l, 1S66-unless
the debt was contracted subsequent to April
2, 1865, or in the case of claims Of the Com
monwealth, or for taxes Of county corpora
tions or in cases Of dover, or other excepted
cases. Upon all debts to which the law ap-
plies, one years interest is to be paid on Janu-
airy l. 1867, and the same on the LIST of Janu-
airy in each year while the act remains in
force. If any person fail to pay the install
ment, ir may be recovered on ten days notice,
by motion. Property upon which execution
has been levied before the passage of this act,
in cases for which it provides, shall be re-
stored, but remain subject to the lien.
At this stage Of the proceedings, the House
proceeded to take up the case of H. Rives Pol
lard, charged with engaging in personal rem
contre in the rotunda of the Capitol with
Messrs Tyler and Coleman, of the Richmond
Enquirer The witnesses, Messrs. Marshall,
Ross, Word, Butts, Daniel, and David Carter
were called.
After the examination of witnesses motion
was made that Mr.. Pollard be reprimandej
and discharged; which motion was CARVED.
Speaker Baldwin then, rising, said Mr..
Pollard, this House has devolved upon me, as
its presiding officer, the duty of delivering its
reprimand to you for the violation of one of
its gravcst rules of privilege. As | am with
out instruction from the members of the
House, farther than to make known to YOU
their entire disapproval of your conduct, l am
at loss how to proceed. But l cannot risk
much in saying that their disapproval grows
not more out of the ARRAY to which you were
party, than the condemnation with which
they look upon the character Of the discussions
carried on in the press of Richmond, ending
in personalities, and closing with ARRAYS. In
this much it becomes me to state to you the
strong disapprova Of this House Mr.. Pol
lard, you are discharged
Mr. Pollard arose. and receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS of his friends, left the Chamber
The House then adjourned.
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Very truly yours,
STEPHEN ELLIOTT,
Bishou of Geor ola
WHAT is TAUGHT IN NEGRO ocHooLs.-

WHAT is TAuGHr IN NEGRO ocHooLs.-
The Galveston Nescs, in speaking of the negro
school in Houston, says
Among the various methods of instruction
adopted at the negro school in this city is the
catechetical. One of the questions is, TO
whom are you indebted for your freedom ?"
The reply is, TO the Yankee soldier"
We observe that the young negroes about
town, pupils of the school, are fond of singing
some kind of song in honor of John Brown
including some expressions about hanging
Jeff, Davis to a sour apple tree"
These schools ought TO be judiciously man
aged, We can hardly suppose that anything
calculated to create antagonism of races should
be nculcated. The wei are of the race lust
committed to the teachers should dictate this
policy, to say nothing Of the general quiet
and wslfars Of the country.
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THE WATER LINE TO THE OHIO
RIVER.

The Governor of West Virginia, in his mes
sage to the Legislature, takes the proper ground
in regard 10 the completion of this important
work.
We trust our Legislature, now in session,
will be animated by the same spirit, and spec
Oily confirm the contract with the French
company for the completion of the James river
and Kanawhs canal to the waters of the Great
West
Governor Boreman in his message says:
In October last received communication
from Thomas H. Ellis, Esq, of Richmond, Va,
| President of the James River and Kanawha
Company, enclosing me pamphlet containing
IAN act to incorporate the Virginia Canal Com
pany, and to trYufer the franchises OF the
James River and Kanawha Company thereto, y
passed by the General Assembly. of Virginia,
March 20, 1851. The pamphlet also contains
statementof Mr.. Ellis, from which it appears
that in 1860 an evolutionary agreement was
entered into between Messrs. Bellot des Mi
niers, Brothers and Company, of France, of the
one part, and the James River and Kanawha
Company of the other part, the object OF which
WAS, not only to transfer the rights and fran
chises of the last named company, but to bind
the French Company to complete the water
line or canal between the waters of Chesapeake
| Bay and the Ohio river; and the act Of March
20, 1861, was passed for the purpose of giving
the consent of the Commonwealth of Virginia
to the agreement, and of comforting on the
French company corporate powers to enable
them 10 perform their part of the same
The French company failed, on account of
the war, probably, to comply with their char
ter, and it is therefore regarded as forfeited
and as requiring further action for its revival
on the part Of the Legislature Of Virginia, and
also of the Legislature of West Virginia.
submit the communication of Mr.. Ellis,
with the accompanying document, for your
consideration. If capitalists are willing to con-
struct through our State work of the magni-
tude aid Importance of the one contemplated,
it seems to me that they should be granted the
most liberal legislation to enable them to do SC
guarding the same, however, by such provis-
ions as may be deemed necessary for the pro-
lection of the interests of the State and its
citizens.
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.ouR DAVE

Mr.. Robert w. Lamb of this city, will
commence, about the first proximo, the publi-
cation Of weekly literary eclectic paper
styled Our Day" 1t will be issued sinful
taneously in the cities Of New York and Nor
folk. Each number will consist of sixteen
octave pages, with two columns to each page,
printed on excellent paper, and in superior
style of Typography
Mr. Lamb, in his prospectus, says:
Unincumbered by sectarianism or party
spirit, it shall be our fixed purpose to present
nothing but the choicest fruits and flowers Of
Literature, culled from the gardens of the
Old and New World"
Terms for three months, ST. 25 six months,
81 25; one year, 81.
The want of literary paper has long been
felt In this section.
Mr.. Lamb brings to his task all the qualif-
cations necessary to success.
We trust that .'Our Day will meet with
cordial reception at the hands of the reading
public.
Our merchants would do we'll to avail them
selves of this paper, as . medium through
which the public may find ont what ia doing
In Norfolk in the way of trade
With sincere wish that Our Day will
be generally circulated throughout this en-
tire section of country, we bid Mr.. Lamb Cod
speed in his psalsewOrthy undertaking
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Important from Mexico.

Ne,c Orleans, Jan. 22-Brownsville ac-
counts to the 18th have been received, giving
| correct account of the State of affairs at
Bagdad.
The party consisted of about Que hundred
and twenty-three men, the most of whom be-
longed to the 118th Coored Regiment, under
the command of Col. Reid. They crossed the
river at GAINESVILLE, and, upon landing, they
were divided into, three squads.
The first party proceeded to camp in
the neighborhood, which they captured, with
about four hundred prisoners and four piece.
Of artillery.
The second party proceeded to Berryville
where the Imperial Guards were stationed
the commander of which being shot down
the others Immediately surrendered A..
The third party proceeded to capture Cap
tain Rice, the post commander, who escaped
while the party were in the house, but was
afterwards captured by squad of ten men
who were detached to capture the steamer
Antonio. They fred on her, killing sergeant
and woanding several men. The steamer re-
turned the fire, killing two of the attacking
party and wounding one.
The Smelling of the town by tn, French
frigate created considerable panic among
the citizens who crossed over to the Ameri-
can bank No damage was done to the town
Bagdad is nearly deserted, plumber and pill
lage is going on to terrible extent.
Col. Crawford left for New Orleans where
he has arrived. His object in going was to
obtain reinforcements and supplies.
A small force of the liberals are fortifying
Bagdad with cotton bales.
Mejia commenced building earth works
and mounting guns between Matamoras and
the river, but commanding Brownsville, and
has notified Gen. Wetze, that if he is attack
ed that he will open fire, and probably some
of the shots will lodge in Brownsville.
"a receipt Of tn. above information, Gen.
Miles A. Smith, Immediately sent over an Off
Ger to ascertain the intentions of Gen. Meiia.
The nature ofthe meeting, is as yet unknown
but it is believed that belligerant commune
cation has been received
Gen. Weitzel has ordered the rebuilding Of
old fort Brown, whichis havin guns mounted
in 1t, and otherwise being rapidly put in
order.
Meja being apprehensive of ar other Liberal
attack is trying to make another forced loan.
All American citizens visiting Matamoras are
looked upon distrustfully The officers and
men OF the American army We're not allowed
to cross the river on the 18th.
General Weitzel reviewed the troops at
Brownsville, and all are in good health and
spirits
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Advices from Havana to the 18th inst, has
been received. Secretary Seward had not yet
arrived. The Captain General was having
his country scat fitted up, preparatory to re-
ceiving him in hospitable manner
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From New York.

Ne1o York, Jan. 22.-The Heralds Toronto
correspondent says the reason for the post
ponement of the meeting Of the Parliament to
nsxt May, is the fear of the Fenian invasion.
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New York Markets.

Neao York, Jan. :22.-Cotton dull at so cts;
Flour 10 to Is lower Wheat dull, and from
2 to cents lower Corn quiet at from IS to
SO cents; Pork dull Lard dull at l53@173
cents; Sugar and Molasses quiet; Turpentine
dull, at from 95 to 81 90; Gold 1873
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DOPULAR WORKS.. The

Estate" "Erting, vet Noble" Winiired
Bertram," "Nameless,'' "Joseph II. and his
Court" Hereward, the last of the English, ~
"Georgy Sandon, or a lost Love-" all of which
are handsomely bound.
For sale by
janis TRwART 4 DEFY.
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Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, January 22-Flour frm-high
grades straightforward Superfne SIS rs,
Family S12 25; Corn-Whte 8Sc., Yellow
76c; Oats heavy Coffee firm; Rice 12@21
cents: Whisky So 81.
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asT Colonel Frank Huger a. gallant and
accomplished officer of tho late Confederate
army, has been appointed Secretary of the
Southside railroad, at Petersburg.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23
Georgia Returns.n

Under this head. the Church Journal,
(Episcopal,l has the following:
A great feeling of disappointment was the
first fruits of the action of the Southern Coun-
Gil at Augusta, because it did not at once dis
solve itself, and in response to the action of
! the General Convention, declare our eccIesi-
astical reunion complete. But this dsap-
pointment, as we assured Our readers at the
time, did substantial injustice to our South
ern brethren, who, as we were confident,
meant to do that which we all desired, but
which they naturally preferred to do in their
own way
"The decisive step has been taken by the
Bishop of Georgia, who, as the Presiding
Bishop in the Southern Associated Dioceses,
has the best right to speak first. and whose
| voice, when he speaks, is therefore the most
potential. It is with feelings of indescribe
Joy and thankfulness that We lay before our
readers the following official letter on the sub
jet, addressed to the Presiding Bishop of the
Church in the United States, and by him for
warded to us for publication:
To the Right Req. John Il. Hopkins, D. d.,
Presiding Bishop Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church:
RI. Rev. AND DEAR BROTHER: | have to-
day given official notice to my brethren who
were, for a time, united with me in the Eccle-
siastical Confederation of the Southern Do
ceses, of my withdrawal from that Confedera-
ton, and the return of Georgia to the Protest
ant Episcopal Church in the United States.
With your consent will issue Pastoral to
to my Diocese, informing the clergy and aity
of my action.
With the sincerest affection,
am, Rt. Rev and Dear Brother,
Very truly yours,
STEPHEN ELLIOTT,
Bishop of Georgia.
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 8, 1866"
| The Journal adds that the Bishop Of Mis-
sissippi likewise surrenders-and also, that
Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama, has summoned
Diocesan Convention, which will probably fol-
low the good example of the Bishop of
Georgia. This will leave only Virginia. South
Carolina, and Florida to hear from.
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LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
TOP THE nav ROCK
Congressional.

Washington, Jan. o. In the Senate to-
day, the bill to enlarge the powers Of the
Freedmen's Bureau was taken up. The ques-
ton being on the proposed amendment to re-
strict the jurisdiction of the late rebelstates.
Senator Wilson spoke in opposition.
Senator Cowan contended for the amend
ment, and said that the Freedmens Bureau
could only exist by virtue of war-powers, and
he was opposed seeiE5 loyal States placed
within their grasp. He said that, if the Freed
mems Bureau must exist, it ought to be con-
fined to certain lmits-the states lately in re-
bellion. The amendment was not adopted.
In the House, Mr.. Finch introduced bill
to repeal the test OATH Referred to the Com
mittee of Judiciary.
Mr.. Williams offered resolution asking for
the trial of the leaders of the so called rebel
lion by Court Martial, or Military Commits
sion, and asserting that it would answer no
practical purpose to Rave them tried by a Ju-
dicial tribunal, in the South, when their peers
are equal to the persons charged with crime.
Mr.. Stevens from the Committee on Recon-
structon offered the following Resolved, by
the Senate and House of Representatives OF
sembled, two thirds of both Houses concur
ring, that the article be proposed to the Lee
gislatures of the several States as an amend
ment to the Constitution of the United States,
which, when adopted by three-fourths of the
said Legislatures, shall be rated as pant OF
the Constitution article. Representation and
direct taxes shall be apportioned among the
several States which may be in the Union ac-
cording to their respective numbers, counting
the whole number of persons in each State
excluding Indians not taxed, provided that
whenever the elective franchise shall be de-
MED or Abridged in any State on account Of
race or color, all persons of such race or color
shall be excluded from the base Of representa-.
ton.
The same joint resolution was offered in the
Senate.
Mr.. Rogers, of New Jersey, one Of the
members of the committee, in speech against
the amendment, contended it was contrary tc
the principles upon which the government
was founded, namely, that taxation and repry-
sentation must go together.
Mr.. Conkling, also member of the COM
n,itteo cpaka in f.yor of tbo amendments
The vote will be taken tomorrow.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

IS- COPPER TIPs protect the toes of Chill
dren's Shoes. One pair will outwear three with
out Tips. Sold everYwhere.
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CYPRESS SWAMP FOR SALE.
EsT Bills HE'D 1888.
F. 7 "A N Q s! PI "A N Q s!
OH 4 e L Els II TIEFF
NORFOLK. VA

= : IA Nv y ~ ! ~ IN y = !!
CHA RLES N. STIEFF,
MANUFACTURER OF
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS,
Factory "a and s6, Camden Street. and as and
AZ, Perry Street, near Howard Street,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Has always on hand the largest stock of PI-
AMOS In the City. My Pianos are all Rosewood
full Iron Frame, and overstrung and warranted
for five years, and the privilege of exchange
within IL months, if not entirely satisfactory TO
the purchaser. Secondhand Pianos, from $50 to
$500, always on hand; Melodeons and Parlor Or
gans from the best makers.
We have permission to refer to General R, bt
Z. Lee, of W ashington College, Lexington; Rev.
X. H. Phillips, va. Female Institute; j. 6. Co.
veil AID Prof. Graham, of Va. Institute for the
Deaf, Dumb, aud Blind, Staunton; Payne &
Bros, Lynchburg; Messrs. White & Pole, Lex
ington, Va. NJ. Harvey EHinger, Harrisonburg;
who have used Our instruments. dec30-ly
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LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city or Portsmouth, desiring
the Day Book left at their homes, can, have it
properly attended to by having their names
Loft at our counting room,
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EOR SALE.-The Stock, Fixtures.
IT, &C., of Confectionery and Cigar Store,
doing good business. Reasons for selling salts
factory. Apply at
janl0-tf THIS OFFICE.
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.INAYLOR, MARTIN & co. have
4 just received o'o
Double AMI Single Guns.
Painted ilet Sets, "
Britannia Tea and Coffee Pots,
Longbit Axes, W
Rodgers and Wostenhollns' CUTLERY.
Tea and Table Spoons,
Old Dominion Nails, Jute Rome.
Circular and Cross Cut Saws,
Enamelled Cloth, Grates, Locks.
And many other articles suitable for 49,.
keepers. o' o'aseF
decl4-tf