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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
From New York.

NcW York, Jan. 26.-The CHILEAN Govern
ment has made overtures to T. H.. Webb, for
the purchase of the ram Dunderburg
1t is reported that he will dispose of her on
government account. By letters of contract,
the vessel belongs to him until wholly paid
for by the government.
The steamship Java has arrived with dates
to the 14th inst Cotton sales on the 18th,
1000 bales, the market closing easier, and
quoted barely nominal
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| The Treasury Department discovered three
counterfeit Interest Coupons on Monday and
two on Tuesday, which had been paid and re-
turned to Washington.
At meeting of the Senior Class of Yale
College on Saturday afternoon, George E.
Holt, of Pomfret, was elected Glass Orator
and JAS Brand, of Saco, Me-, Glass Poet.
The grand jury of Lafayette county, Miss.
have found " true bill against General A.
j. Smith, U. S. A, for burning the court
house and town of Oxford in the summer OF
1864 We hope that the bill may be pre-
sented.
Prize money for the crews of the United
States steamers James Adger, Niphon and
Daylight, for the capture of che rebel block
ade-runner Cornubia, will be ready for distri-
button by the Treasury Department in few
weeks.
The schooner Adelaide Of and for Suf-
| folk, Va, from Portland, with cargo of lum-
Der, Went ashore on the south side of the Vine
yard on the night of the goth inst. rhe crew
were completely exhausted. The captain died
| from exporsure on the 18th.
The United States Supreme Court has con-
| firmed the decree of condemnation in the case
of the British ship Admiral, captured in De-
cember; 1861, off Savannah, by Government
vessel, while attempting to run the blockade
of that port, and taken to Philadelphia and
| libelled as prize.
In Monroe county, Alabama, an Agricultu-
raj Association has been formed among the
Southern citizens, which is said to be working
with remarkable success, securing regular and
reliable services from the freedmen, and pro-
vidng for the young and aged. The county is
almost free from vagrancy, drunkenness, and
crime.
1t seems to be understood, among the best
informed that the New York Collectorship,
made vacant by the death of the Hon. Preston
King, will be filled by the appointment Of Mr..
Frederick A. Conkling.
The nomination of Hon. Daniel S. Dckin-
son has been sent to the Senate for confrma-
ton as United States District Attorney for the
Southern District of New York.
William Hagerman, Mail agent on the Dan
vile and Piedmont railroads, died suddenly in
| Greensboro, n. c., on Friday last.
About ninety volunteer companies have
been organized in Mississippi, with about five
thousand men, rank and file. By the army
regulations, these companies are liable to be
called upon by the military commander of the
department, in an emergency.
| A new hotel has recently been opened i'll
| New Orleans, which boasts that it neither seeks
nor desires the patronage of Northern gentle
men. An army officer who found that he
could not secure the attendance of walters
complained at the Office, and was bluntly told
that the servants had orders not to wait on
such as he.
The other night transient boarder at ho-
tel in St Louis got tight, missed his road, was
captured and conveyed to the calaboose He
was sontoxicated that he forgot his name and
was entered on the police rolls as an unknown
man." The next morning, seeing crowd
about him in the cell, he said, Send for the
proprietor of the hotel Why has he put
such lot of roughs in my room p
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27

TIE TRIAL OF Mr.. DAvIs.-Ihe intelli-
gent correspondent of the Baltimore Evening
transcript, writing from New York under
date of the 2Sd inst, says:
1t is reported to-day, in political circles, that
Mr.. William P. Evarts, one of our most promi-
nent lawyers, is daily closeted all alone with
his law books preparing for the trial of JEFF
ferson Davis. He has been engaged by the
Government for the sum of 100000, and
the great jurist now has his entire soul in the
matter. He is studying all the old law books
he can lay his hands on for the purpose of
procuring a conviction, and all his other law
business is, for the time being laid aside No
one is permitted to see him at his Office, as his
entire time is occupied in making the neces-
sary preparations for the trial
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD,

This mighty corporation. which has fattehed
on the spoils of war. not satisfied with the
immense trade of the Great West daily pouring
over Its main line, is now attempting a flank
movement, aimed at the very vital of Vir-
ginia. ~.
If permitted by our Legislature, we shall
soon see the iron horse from Baltimore, tramp
ing through our great Valley, and never halt
ing till he has reached Danville, via Lynch
burg
A poor man, during his checquered life, has
frequently to sit still and quietly witness the
depredations of the sharpers around him.
To very great extent such is the condi-
ton of Virginia at this time.
The recuperative energies of the State are
immense, and we would warn our legislators
not to sacrifice the permanent interests of Vir-
ginia, for any temporary relief which persons
from abroad are now offering, in the spirit Of
unheard of humanity.
The people of Lynchburg now have d.
rect line of communication with Baltimore by
rail.
The people of Danville, and that section,
have at this time, three distinct routes to the
sea, viz cia Richmond, Petersburg and Nor
folk.
Why should they now ask for railroad
from Danyille to Lynchburg?
They do not ask it. But the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad is the moving course" in
this whole matter, and We trust that Mr.
President Garrett and his road, may never
secure greater footing on the soil of Virginia
than they now have.
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From New Orleans.

New Orleans, Jan. 26.-Accounts from
Parishes have come in, to the effect that the
planters have experienced great difficulty in
contracting for labor with the freedmen, not
outstanding the high wages offered
The United States Marine Hospital in this
city, has been turned over to General Baird,
as temporary hospital and house of refuge
for freedmen.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at 12 o'clock M.

The House met at II o'clock Nj.
The report on the Chair of the New York
and Virginia Steamship Company, was pre-
sented. 1t is long and interesting document
and concludes as follows;
Your committee are therefore of the opin-
ion that the General Assembly have no power
to provide for the payment of this claim, and
respectfully ask to be released from its further
considerations
THE CODE OF 1860.
Senate bill TO adopt as the Code of Virginia
the edition of the statute laws published by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth known as
the Code of 1860
Messrs. Grattan, Joynes and Baldwin OPP
posed the bill; Messrs. Evans, Herndon and
others advocated its passage. After lengthy
discussion, on motion Of Mr.. Lee, the bill was
laid on the table
THE DOVER COMPANY
Senate bill to incorporate the Dover Mi
ming Company, was passed two amendments
proposed by the House Committee On Agricul-
ture, being rejected
PAY OF WITNESSES IN THE BREACH OF PRlvI-
LEGE CASE.
House engrossed bill, to provide for the
payment of the witnesses in the recent breach
of privilege case, was taken up, and after
much discussion was re-cornmitted to the
special committee.
BURGLARY.
House bill, providing that any person guilty
of burglary shall be punished with death, or,
in the discretion of the jury, by confinement
in he Penitentiary for period not less than
five nor more than eighteen years, was con-
sdered and passed
OTHER BILLS PASSED.
House bill providing for the appointment of
a High Constable Tor the town of Portsmouth
House bill to incorporate the Virginia Land
immigration and Aid Company.
THIRD ARTICLE OF THE CONSTITUTION.
The ordinance to amend the third article Of
the Constitution of Virginia, was read third
time and passed. Its provisions have been
published in this paper.
The House adjourned
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
From entucky.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 26.-In the Kentucky
Legislature, the Senate yesterday resolved to
postpone the election of U. S. Senator, and
to extend the present session
The House rejected the amendment to the
Federal Constitution, and declared the action
already taken by the Legislature final
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
NOW is YOUR TIME, While thew

IN are going off at such reduced prices. At
No. &c. Crawford street, Portsmouth, we will close
out the remainder of our Fan and Winter goods
at greatly reduced prices, in order to make room
for our Spring stock.
We also invite the attention of Housekeepers
to something nice in their line, such as fine Da-
mask and Huckaback Towels, Napkins, Bleached
and Brown Table Linen, Bleached and Brown
Sheeting, and good stock of Domestics. Come
and see for yourselves as it is no trouble to
show goods.
SHELTON & BLAMIRE,
No. 6S Crawford street,
jan25-lm Portsmouth.
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From Louisiana.

Ne,o Orleans, Jan. 20.-Gen. Crawford
has not gone to Washington as was reported,
but is now incarcerated in Fort johnson by an
order of Gen. Sheridan
Many souvenirs of the Bagdad affair are re-
ported found among bis papers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
.Erom Tennessee,

NashciNe, Jan. 26-The Senate yesterda
concurred in the House amendment to tn
negro testimony bill.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
Baitimore Markefs.

Baltimore, January 26-Flour dull; Wheat
steady, at 81 CENTS Yellow active, at 76 cts;
Provisions heavy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
New York Markets.

Ne'o York, Jan. 26.-Cotton steady and
unchanged; Flour dull Wheat steady; Corn
dull; Pork buoyant; Coffee quiet; Gold
S95.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1ss- COPPER T1rs protect the toes of Chill
dren's Shoes. One pair will outwear three with
out Tips Sold everywhere
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NOR RENT.-possession given LIST of

NOR RENT.-Possession given Ist of
IL FEBRUARY. That desirable new family
residence, formerly owned and occupied by JAS
Mead, Esq, situated on the corner Of Third and
Harrison streets, Portsmouth, Va. For terms,
&C., apply to
j. W. CHI .MBERLIN & CO.,
No. II South Side E. Wide Water street,
jan26-lM Norfolk.
NOR RENT.-StOre No. I2 w. Wide
Water street. The above is a good location
for Wholesale Grocery or other business, being
near Market and Roanoke Squares.
WIN. H. CHAMBERLAINE,
MOL Roanoke street, next to
Jan26-3t Day Book Office.
MELLOW PINE-IO,OOO feet of L.
i inch Boards; 3x4, Exc, and Axe Scantlng,
good article, now receiving, for sale low by
jan26-5t SANTOS & BRO
VIRGINIA H r. BACON.-SeVeral
' Prime lots in store and for sale low to close
consignment.
jams MORRIS, GWATHMEY co.
ELOUR.-We are receiving a large
Il supply of Flour, to which we invite the at
tention of the trade.
jan26 MORRIS, GWATHMEY & co.
DKIME CHEWING TOBACCO just
Il received and for sale bv
jan26 MORRIS, GWATHMEY & co.
CUGAR.-Ten hhds. Prime p. II. SUI
-
jan26 MORRIS, GWATHMEY & co.
GOAPS-We have a large stock of
~ Oakley's celebrated Soap, which we offer at
low prices to the trade only.
jan26 MORRIS, GWATHMEY CO.
DERUVIAN GUANO.-A good sup
L ply of No. Peruvian Guano Just received
and for sale by MURDOCH HOWELL,
jan 26 Tunis' Wharf
DOOKS.-Beautifui edition of Irving,
I'D 81 vols complete; Encyclopedia Americana,
IL vols; Cyclopadia of Commercial and Business
Jan rs STEWART & DEFY
r LIQUORS.. 90 Barrels Old Whiskey,
4 Rum. Gin, and Brandy for sale low to close.
jan25-3t LEPAGE BROS.
HORSE STOLEN-$25 REWARD
IL A small BAY HORSE, with droop rump,
a small star in the forehead, and both forefeet
turning up slightly if foundered, was stolen
from Mr.. William W. Ives's farm, Ferry Point,
on Saturday night the goth. The above reward
of S25 will be paid for his return to me- or if left
at William W. Ives's farm.
AMOS IVES,
Crooked Run, Norfolk, Co.
Petersburg Express and Richmond Times copy
jan25-3t*
ESOR EDENTON, WINTON, MUIR
Il FREESBORO', and landings on the CHOW
AN.-The Steamer WAwENooK, Captain John
Moore, will leave for the above places, on SAT-
URDAY MORNING next at O'Clock, from
Freight Depot foot of Nebraska street.
Freight will be received at the Depot ut any
time up to FRIDAY night jan2e-st
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.jan25-lnn

VNTOOD! WOOD! WOOD:- Fami-
w lies wanting this indispensable article can
be supplied with superior quality, at the low
est market prices, on leaving their orders at the
office of the undersigned, up stairs, in the ware
house of Alexander Bell, Esq, Bells wharf.
jan25-6teod* GEORGE REID
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27

TNVALID'S CHAIR One Patent
L Chair, with Reading Desk, Cushions, &C.,
intended for an Invalid, to be sold at bargain.
LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
jan25-3t Auctioneers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
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
left at our counting room.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27

g TERLIN G EXCHANGE.-Sight
- Drafts, on Liverpool, in sums to suit bur
chasers-for sale by VIM. LAMB,
dec2I-f "a Commerce Street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27
TAYLOR, MARTIN d co. nave

NJ OTICE.-ShOes OF every descrip
IN ton made to order by C. A. DAVIS, at
As Bank Street
Gents fine French Calf Boots and Shoes. Ia
dies Shoes of every description, together with
Misses, Youths, and Chidrens Shoes, all of the
best material, and warranted to suit in all cases,
Orders solicited
Opposite Franklin Savings Bank.
janl9-tf
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TO TRAVELLERS.

And all points in the South and West
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sa urdays,
close connection is made with the fine Steame,
ELLA, for Edenton and Plymouth
Trains leave Weldon daily, except Sundays, a.
A. M, connecting closely with the splendid new
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with
the Steamer for Edenton and Plymouth.
E. G. CHIC,
novZ5-u General Agent.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27

LOR RENT.-Store No. I2 W. Wide
Il Water street. The above is good location
for Wholesale Grocery or other business, being
near Market and Roanoke Squares.
A liz 10,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-27

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

Bss- Southwestern Wisconsin has
never duly encouraged the State A .
rlcultural Society in its efforts to pro
mote the advancement of the indus.
try OF the State at large by the hold.
ing of Annual Fairs Not one in a
thousand of farmers or mechanics of
that section are exhibitors, and scarce
ly one in a thousand is ever seen at
the state Exhibitions. IfGrant, Iowa
and Lafayette complain that they are
not fairly represented in the manage
ment OF the Society, we reply that of
those gentlemen who have been re-
peatedly included in its official board
and In It's awarding committees scare
~ one has ever attended either the
meetings or fairs, or in any way sig
ntied his willingness to share in its
duties and responsibilities. And yet
sterling, industrial men abound in all
the counties named. Brethren, what
is the matter Wisconsin Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

ELEGANT ExTRAcT-The Herald OF
Hartford, the Religious Herald, has
the following editorial notice Of the
recent donation of Mr. Mccormick
to the institutions of his native State.
De gusttbus, &c.
Cyrus Mccormick, the rich rea-
per man Of Chicago, aprofound Pres
byterian and a profounder hater OF
abolitionists and republicanism, la
menting that the one hundred tbous-
and dollars, with which he, some
years ago, endowed the Presbyterian
theological school at Chicago, has
been perverted 60 an anti-negro- wal
Looping Christianity, has lately solac-
ea his solemn soul and relieved his
pocket By cndowing, with S15, 600 in
one case and $50, 900 in another the
illogical professorship in Washington
College, Virginia, Of which Gen. Lee
is president, and in Union Theolog-
zeal Seminary at Hampdel. Sydney,
same State. These institutions are
warranted to stay put in tho good
old patriarchal doctrines so long as
any of the blood Of the first families
in Virginia remains uncontaminatcd
with the Yankee article"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

PRoPAGATING BY CUTTINGs.-Prop-
agating by cuttings is not nearly so
we'll understood by people generally,
as it should be. We may say by
gardeners generally. Nearly al soft
wood will grow from cuttings, in
the hand of . careful person. 1t is a
common way to multiply crap es,
currants, gooseberl,ies, &c. but few
persons, unacquainted with horticul-
ture, will attempt the same thing
with Towering shrubs, which are usu-
ally " laid down" with which there
is not the least difficulty, though
with some the success is not so uni
form as others. All the Arbor Wit
ms can be propagated by inserting
the branches Of last years wood four
or five inches, without removing the
leaves. Prepare the bed, dig deeply.
pulverize the soil well, and put it in
good order, To be sure of the cut
ling growing, it should be inserted
five or six inches apart, the earth be-
ing placed firmly around them. y
They should be mulched, and water
ed moderately daily in warm weath~
er when the ground is dry. They
can be either potted in the fall, or
let remain over winter, slightly pros
tected with a little straw or long
manure. Amateurs should plant
grape cuttings with two eyes, the
upper eye being placed little below
the surface Of the ,ground.-German
torn Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
An 0bedient Private.

During the war 2 good story used
to be told Of q private in one Of the
Massachusetts regiments-the 18th
| think. 1t seems that the captain
was noted for his love Of good things
and one day told the high private to
go for some oysters also giving him
in his usual jocose way, the com
mand:
Don't come back without them
OFF went the man, and 10 more
was seen of him for several days, and
the indignant and disappointed
captain reported him as a deserter
and gave him up a "lost child" But
10 after the lapse of nine days, the
captain beheld his reported deserter
Bailey, coming in camp, leading
a train of four wagons loaded with
oysters. Approaching and respect
fully saluting the amazed captain
Bailey reported:
Here arc your aysters, captain
could not find any at Alexandria, sc
| chartered schooner and made a
voyage to Fortress Monroe and Nor
folk for them. There's about two
hundred bushels whore do you wan
them ?"
Bailey, it seems really did make
the trip, hired his men, and soil
oysters enough in Georgetown, be
fore reporting, to pay all expense
and leave him profit of hundre'
and fifty dollars.
Two hundred bushels were dividet
among the regiment, and Badly turn
cd to his duty as if nothing hac
transpired.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
Who Has Changed.

The Memphis Argus said in 1861
"We should like to see Andrew
Johnson's lying tongue torn from his
foul mouth, aud his miserable carcass
thrown out to poison mad dogs, or
hung upon gibbet as high as Ha-
man, to feed the carrion buzzardS."
The same paper says, in 1866
"The iron firmness, the undismay-
ed soul, of single man (Andrew
Johnson) is all that stands between
us and the fateful vortex of anarchy
and resultant despotism which has
lngultcd the lives and fortunes of
many millions before us. Let us
rally to the side of that man, deter.
mined to save or perish with the
Republic"
The Argus must consider Andrew
as pretty thoroughly re constructed
Erie (Pu.) Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

To CURIOSITY COLLECTORS. For
the be eft of those who are making
collections OF coins and other articles
it's announced that the Treasury De-
partmentat Washington is now ready
to supply applicants with sets Of spec.
linen fractional currency of all the
descriptions ever issued, including
two varieties of fifty-cent notes and
one of the ten-cent notes, which are
signed by the Register and Treasur-
er. The sets Of full notes may be
purchased for S. rs, while set Of
half notes, or those having the face
and back seperate, will be sold for
"a. The variety will be printed
on Confederate bank note paper,
bearing the letters G.. S. A. in water
mark, which was manufactured in
London for the treasury department
of the Confederate States, so called.
and was found on board blockade
runner captured by one Of the YES
sells composing the blockade squad
ron.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
EFA few DAYS since Mr. Row.

9-A few days since, Mr.. Ray
mond, Of New York, presented to
Congress portrait Of President
Lincoln, executed in enamel mosaic
by Signor Salviati, an artist of Ven>
ice, and sent by him to Congress as
token of the regard in which the
memory Of the deceased President is
held by him and his countrymen.-
A resolution accepting the portrait
and directing it to be placed in the
library Of Congress, was unanimous
ly adopted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
gey-A Kansas CORRESPONDENT of th

sas- a Kansas correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says that
The section of the Pacific railroad
from Kansas City to Lawrence is a
sham and a fraud upon the public
and the Government. 1t is not half
built, and upon so low grade that
every rain sweeps of It's bridges and
disables it. 1t is evidently built to
obtain the public lands ostensibly to
aid in its construction, rather than
for public use and convenience. II
it is continued in the same way
across the Plains, it will benefit only
the contracto s. SO far there has
been fearful cheating in this great
national enterprise"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
aea- In his recent Yale Collep,

seA-In his recent Yale College
speech, General Sherman used the
following prophetic language As
you so out into life you will find OPP
portunities enough to stand up for
the old fag-you may even have a
chance to fight for it. | tell you
that before you pass from the stage
there will he fighting, in comparison
with which mine will seem slight,
and have had enough"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

James |. once went out of his
way to hear noted preacher. The
clergyman, seeing the king enter
left his text to dcclaim against
swearing, for which the king was
notorious. When he had finished,
James thanked him for his sermon,
but asked what connection swearing
had to do with it. Since your
majesty came ont of the way to
hear me, !" said the clergyman, 1
could not do less than 60 out of mine
to meet you"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14

an, The Tennessee loyalists have
appoirt ted the following delegates %
the September Philadelphia Conven-
ton. Governor Brownlo9 and staff,
the Secretary Of State, Comptroller
and Treasurer, and the Union mem
bers and officers Of the Legislature
Authority was also.given to appoint
four delegates at large and four from
each Congressional District, with al
ternates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-08-14
Business Directory.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

POST Office address, Lancaster, Ws)
County Judge--WM McGoNIGAL
Treasurer-SAMTEL MOORE
Sheriff-WM. III. elise
Clerk OF Board of Superyi5ors-S4MUEL F. CLIsE
t!erk of Circuit Court. W. BLANDING.
Register OF Deeds--JosEPH BoCK
superintendent of Schools-D. GRAY pURMAS
District Attorney--G. C. H4zELroE. P O-Boscobel
County Surveyor-JosEPH ALIEN, P. o--New Califor