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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

County CoURr, Portsmouth.-The County Court
of Norfolk county, in session in Portsmouth yes
terday, disposed of several civil cases, suits for
indebtedness, claims of administrators, guardians,
&C., and adjourned till IL a. m. to-day.
The case of Yandow, reported in yesterday 3
issue, was dismissed, the jury finding no evidence
against him.
The young man spoken of in connection with a
monomania for horse-fesh, and whose name we
suppressed, was discharged, upon an examination
before Mr.. Beverly Armistead, Justice for Nor
folk county, no evidence of his completely having
been adduced
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

H.. OuvrRREp-Vain are the aspirations OF
an He springeth up as flower, ana 10 ne
.;,bera before the noontide sun. he runnetn altet
.h.doeys and pursueth a phantom. Inc Gays q! ~
~ ..rs are filled with sorrow, and he standetn
~ * highways and crieth for help Nerlly,wha'
.hodows we are and what shadows we pursuei
W. don't know the fact that fortune mas put
tarad our bread on the wrong SIDE; we cannot Ger
tanly accuse the fates OF having US Doln ~. ~
J.g. we certainly have to thank our stars that we
baya never been condemned to live In weldon
han Snui0rins was Mayor; yet notwithstanding
al this. we have lurking notion that the sum OF
human ills has been precipitated upon US since we
became Local, and on account Oh that iact. ,.+
we should like to know why people cannot let
the world alone instead of everastingly trying 70
introduce innovations. And the women WY
couldn't they rest centented without noOP ~
md Bamorals? ;ortad
The mere mention of that last woe a 80
the pen out of our hand; and whyf Certaihly no.
IN account of any inherent attraction IN tne skIrI
:.if hui nton the inside of one of the "atore-
said" we know sprlte,
That ne'er did Grecian chisel trace
A Nymph, Naad, or Grace,
With form so fair, or lovelier face.
Thu fact is dear reader, since we last saw ner,
800 a;n;t heen exactly right" In our desperate
a. We offered our invaluable services as engi-
noo, und-machine; and again attempted to loan
neea selvas az clerk to lime-kiln; and having de-
termined to "jnn" something, and having oeen
reiected by the Church, we now INFORM our iilenos
III ride that we are active member OF a ire
company. - .o 3. faithful
d;scharce of the duty devolving upon us, III run
ning with the "machine," will be sufficient anti
dots to the "balmoraP' fever now atfi1cung US,
we cannot say; but if this last "dodge" should
nrove Intellectual, we know nothing but dsoth
pr ,ohiskey can relieve us from the depiIora-
HE predicament in which we now IND ourselves.
Nous verrons
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

Memoir ANDA.-The bark Adelaide Pendergrass'
Cap ain Lawson, arrived ia Hampton Roads yes
terday, Sc days from Rio, with cargo OF coffee.
She met with severe gale on the 18th instant,
and was forced to throw overheard 700 bags OF
coffee to save the ship from laundering, The
Captain experienced very heavy weather the en-
tire voyage.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PoRrsMoUTH.--We no.
tice in several of our contemporaries statement
that this Church is without pastor, and with all
due Difference to their opinions, we are requested
to correct this, and for the information of our
readers to state that the congregation have some
time since obtained most excellent and talented
young minister, the Rev. James Murray, of Vir-
ginia, who has conducted the divine services of
the Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth for
months past.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

FREEpMEN's CouRr.-Jane Portlock, saucy,
blue-eyed negress, charged with stealing shawl,
and there being not a shadow OF doubt in the
matter, was sentenced to Jail for ten days,
Charles Henry helms, the negro boy who shot
and killed the Rev, William G. Blount, has been
sent to Jail to await further examination.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

PosrpoNED.-The sale of lots, advertised to take
place this day at II O'clock is postponed till ~
o'clock, in consequence of large sale of Sugar
this morning by W K Roberts, Auctioneer, cargo
of British Brig John Givan. See advertisements
of Sugar and Lots.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
MARKETS.

Yesterday Gold reached to lS9s4.
No sales were reported on Change, but bust
ness had quite an active appearance outside.
Naval Stores still hold fat, and in no demand.
Cotton and produce firm at quotations
Produce coming in in small lots but not enough
to effect the market By change of quotations
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
LOCAL.

-No-Icr--Persons or the Portsmouth SIDE, nav
Nodvartisements. orders for job printing, com
,hsno At the auction store of Messrs. Hatton
= Maupin, on Crawford street, and they VIII Dc
attended to.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

SALE AT THE Custom House To-DAY.-At 10
o'clock this morning, large and valuable invoice
of Brandy will b. offered at public auction
large attendance is anticipated, and the bid
ding is expected to be quite spirited. Leigh Bros.
l. Phelps, Auctioneers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
DIED,

At his residence in Lynchburg, on Tuesday
morning, the 10th instant, after a painful i'll
ness of seven months, Mr.. NATHANIEL GusGEN-
HEIMER.
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decl2

NV r. RIO ID RTS,
w (Late with Bloodgood & Co., J
AuctiOneer, General Commission Mer-
chant and Real Estate Agent,
Corner Roanoke Square and Wide Water Street,
Doyle 4 Twins old Stand,) Norfolk, Va.
Solieits consignments of Merchandise, Pro
duce, Stock, &C., for private sale or at auction.
Having commodious Rooms in my Store, can
conveniently conduct indoor sales, without re-
gard to weather.
Sales at private residences solicited. and re-
turns promptly rendered. janls.tf
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
INSURANCE.
AMERTCAN INSURANCE

VVHE AMERICAN INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NORFOLK.
\ G o r RA TED 1912.
ii1 Authorized Capital. $1,000 COO
J. G. Deming, President. Z"
John 3; Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
C. L. Cole, President First National Bank.
G. II. Rowland, of late Rowland Brothers.
John D. Gordan, of j. D. Gordan & Co.,
Bankers.
Joseph R. spratley, Director Mer. Nee. Saw
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. 4 Nee. Ex-
change.
G. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & Co.,
Bankers.
George sangster, Esq, J. E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. Hill, ESQ.
Ng- City and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
TIRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
II INSURANCE.
j. c.. d EMIN G, AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company,
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. r.
National Fire Insurance Company,
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
Gs- 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.
]. G. DEMING, Agent,
Franklin Savings Bank, Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main st., Norfolk, Va.
u ELIABLE SOUTHERN INSUR-
II, ANCE.
THE NATIONAL MARINE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW
ORLEANS.
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. 8, Main Street.
WASHINGTON FIRE INSUR-
w ANCE COMPANY,
OF BALTIMORE
UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF BALTIMORE.
Risks taken in the above frst-cass Compani
at the lowest rates, and losses promptly adjust
j. HARDY HENDREN, Agent,
Office Mer. and Nee. IS Exchange,
Corner Main and Commerce Streets.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
THE TOPIC OF THE DAY

The Grand Masonic Ball, which i. to take place
on the 9th inst, will undoubtedly be magnit-
cent affair, and as every gentleman who attends,
and who does not) wishes to appear in the most
fashionable style,
BLACK FROCK COAT,
PANTS, AND VELVET VEST
We would very respectfully advise all those gen
tlemen who have not yet supplied themselves with
the aforementioned garments, to do so at once,
by calling at the establishment of the undersigned,
where MIR. L. c. ,DEY will be pleased to take their
measures, and guarantee satisfaction in every re-
pect. .: W. SELDN En-;
Merchant Tailor and Clothier,
decl2 SO Main Street.
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ARRIVALS.
ATLANTIC HOTEL-NoRroLK, Va, Jan. IS

Leary, Miss D S Darlington, DR. F Worth
ington, DR. johnson, 7 A Joyner W Harrell,
G G Shield, North Carolina; Il Courtney, R ]
W Seawall, W Hodges, I F Ovens J NJ Rober-
son, Jones, Brown, J P Cox, I Tosh, R
Brosher, 7 Hudson, wife and daughter, vir.
GINA; Fl Hogan, Col Allen, G Taylor, W
5 Coulton, U A E H Thompson, M Hickenger,
New York, DR. B F Croker, Fort Monroe
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19

THE OLD STANDARD BRAND
Jas. S. Welch's best Family Flour
In future we shall keep constantly on hand
supply of this splendid Flour. Old housekeepers
know what it is, aad young beginners should try
it, if they want good bread. A fresh lot just re-
ceived, and for sale by E. G. DEM1NG,
jamie No. Z, Main Street.
GPLENDID NEW PORTO RICO SU-
y GAR.-Opening to-day, the most beautiful
article of Porto Rico Sugar in the city, to be sold
at only 10 cents per fb. Come running to
janis No. 7, Main Street.
NOIICE.-l have this day received,
IN direct from England, 40 pairs Trace, Back
and Tug Chains.
Also, fine stock of Plate and Pad Locks,
which will be sold as low as similar goods can be
had in this country.
Agent for the Remington Pistol.
W. R. HUDGINS,
Hardware Importer,
janl9-tf No. IL, Market Square.
ITO ARMERS.-Twelve thousand
| feet of one inch Pine, now landing, suitable
for fencing and hot beds.
ALSO,
Lime, Cement, Plaster, Shingles, &c.
SANTOS & BRO,
janl9-3t Front of Bethel Church.
DEVEN UE STAMPS = OF all de-
ID nominations, may be had at the Book Store
of STEWART DEY.
ALSO,
Bills of Lading, Manifests, Blank Notes,
Drafts, &c. janl9
INTERESTING TO FARMERs.--We
1 offer for sale low
Jackson White Potatoes,
Prince Albert "
Peach Blow g
These Potatoes are direct from Maine, and the
best for seed that can be had.
Orders can be left at Higgins Warehouse, with
Capt Crowell, or No. IS, Campbell's Wharf.
janl9-tf B. ]. BAKER co.
nNIONS.-25 barrels prime White
" and Red Onions, just received and for sale
low by DAVIS & BRO,
jamie "a Rowlands Wharf.
CALT.-Two hundred sacks Ground
y Alum Salt, just received and for sale by
DAVIS 4 BRO,
JAMIE "a Rowland's Wharf.
TUST RECEIVED.-A fne lot of
u Clover and Timothy Seeds,
ALSO,
Fifteen (l5) tons Baugh's Raw Bone Phos-
phate, NJ. HOWELL,
TUBs.-lo nests large Tubs, In store
JAMIE JAMES E. JONES.
CODFISH.-TwO thousand lbs. prime
" Goldfish, in store and for sale cheap, by
janis ]. E. JONES.
P1AN NOS! NOS.
PA NOS!
have just received from the factory, some
PIANO FoRTEs,
OCTAVE CROSS STRING SCALE,
FULL METALLIC PLATE,
which for power, fulness of tone, elasticity of
touch, and elegance of finish, are equal, if not
superior, to any in the country. Also, constantly
FRENCH, CHINA,
And BOHEMIAN
CUT GLASS WARE,
FOR TABLE USE.
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
of great variety, too numerous to mention.
G. sCHwARZKoPF,
SIS Main Street, under Johnson's Hall.
! jan18-lm
JOS. A. BILISOLY. JOS. L. BILISoLY.
ESTA LISHED 1920.
TOS. A. BILISOLY e. SON,
| eb WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
SELECTED FAMILY GROCERIES,,
WINES, LIQUORS, TEAS, SEGARS, TO-
BACC0, ENGLISH SAUCES,
PICKLES, &C., &C,
No 1,OxfOrd Hall, Portsmouth, Va.
NOR SALE.-The schooner EffOrt,'
| Il 20 or % tons burthen, is offered for sale on
very reasonable terms
For particulars, apply to ev,,
At Virginia Iron Works.
East Wide Water Street,
! janl7-At" Norfolk, Va.
ID with board, can now be obtained at
Mrs, SEGAR'S.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
(NLEN MS THEA FREE!

al ENNIS THEA TIRE!
GRAND RE- OPENIN
Monday Evening, January 22, 1865,
First appearance in this city of
MR.. EDWIN ANCHARD,
The renowned English Melo- Dramatic Actor,
and his
Far.Famed Acting Dogs, Carlo and Mere,
whose extraordinary performances throughout
the principal cities of the Union have been re-
ceived with the highest testimonials of public APP
prova, and called for, b the most unbounded
praise from the entire press, wherever they have
appeared.
In order to give proper effect to Mr.. Blanch-
ards beautiful plays, Mr. Glenn has engaged, at
great expense, the following
POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY:
Miss KITTY FYFFE,
Miss MARY WESNER,
Miss JESSIE WARNER,
Miss SELENA WARNER,
Mr.. C. MCMILLAN,
Mr.. II. c. ANDREWS,
Mr.. G. HOWARD,
Mr.. II. SMITH,
Mr.. G. FRENCH.
Il. y. MORTIMER,
Mr.. r. LAYTON.
And
A GREATLY AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA.
The performance will commence with Mr..
Blanchard's Original Domestic Drama,
founded on facts, entitled
THE wATCHMAN AND HIS DOG {:
OR, THE LOST CASKET.
Pierre lie eros. Z. BLANCHARD
overture
COMO ACT (THE NERVES,)
Miss We.nar and Mr.. Mortimer
Grand Double Fantasia............War ner Sisters
Overture..... Orcnestra
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.


PoRr OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, Jan. Is.
ARRIVALS.
Str. Geo. Leary, Brakeman, FIN Baltimore.
Str. Adelaide, Cannon, FIN Baltimore.
Str. N. Martin, Livingston, FIN Richmond.
Str. Eolus, McCarrick FIN Mathews County.
Schr. Margaret Kennedy, Kelly, I'm Peters
burg.
DEPARTURES.
Str. Adelaide, Cannon, for Baltimore.
Str. Geo. Leary, Brakeman, for Baltimore.
Str. City of Richmond, Stranahan, for Rich
mond.
Str. Eolus, McCarr;ck, for Mathews County.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-27
GOODSBOUGH7CHEAF

'ai ga.sasI -y--.tltaA s-a..l
30 m71i 1.u1Hi.r aalsJaE l..Ac
'.le'faflsir3 as-at pl. .f.s y.."..
l.. 'z4l harcf1a.. le r'a.lg.
.Ir 1aJyg.T s7W div g.... .ae
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-27


Lord Frederick Fitz Clarence was
once dining with party, of officers,
in their mess room, at Portsmouth,
when one of them began teiiilg some
rather heavy stories of his exploits
with animals, relating the r6tt0fm.
ancc which he had taught n Young
Leopard, tame snake aud other ami
mails In fact, II tits gefucmati's &C.
count Of himself ya4 70 he believed,
Rarey was nowheta .swheff Compared
10 him. Lord Frederick listened TO
his veracious stories for some time,
with the greatest attention, and when
he had nnlshed said, "wllat you say,
Captain, Is very true, I W no doubt /;
an animal, however low IN tho scale
Of nature, may be Instructed BY, q
kind master, aud will become attach.
cd 10 him ! 7, myself, oncp had a
tame oyster, who uned 10 follow inc
up and down stsirs.' = nagA
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-27

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Weak Eyes; Epiphora, or wstery Eyes Pain
N the Eve Ball; Amaurosis, or Obscurisy OF
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Weakness OF the Retina and Optic Nerve |;
Ny yodesopis. or specks or moving bodies be.
lore the eyes Opthalmia, or Inflammation Of
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gpia OF Partial Blindness; Sinking OF the
EyebaIl; strabismus, OF Squirting. DC.
They can be used by any one with q Ger.
tainty OF success, al without the least fear
81 injury to the eye. More than 5000 certin.
Gates OF cures are exhibited at our Office
Cure guaranteed In every case when applied
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oox. or The money will be refunded. JYTifs
jon CHeindr-sent gratis. Address
DIR. j. STEPHENS h CO., ocrLIsrs,
AT Rushton's, Family Druggists, No. 10, Astor
Ilouse, broadway, N. Y, II. o. box S2G)
T.. S.-Dr. J. stephens 4 Co. have invented
and patented MOOPI3, or CORNEA FLAT.
IENtR, tor the cure of Mar Sighisalssss,
which has proved n great success. Jrnk
for a Circular. LANGLEY
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TRFTHB RMPIRRSTORR

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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-27

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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-27

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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-20

AoeicULTCRAL CoNvENTIoN-We ere
pleased to see that the people Of the Conn
" sre awakening to the importance Of Q
County Agricultural Society. An Agri.
cultural Convention is to be held in Troy.
on the first day Of January. to inaugnrate
the measure. and the various Townships are
appointing delegates. Let lows. the best
Township ip the County. send down a
good delegation. There is no number
specified as the representation Of the diff
ferent Townships-therefore, the more
sent. the better.
It is unnecessary here to speak of the
advantages Of an Agricultural Society
and County Fsirs-of the interest it ex-
cites in Agriculture; of the impetus il
gives to the calling: Of the competion il
calls out in producing the best stock and
farm products and the numerous other
benefits It brings about. It is matter
of general surprise. that County likt
ours should be behind almost every Other
County in the State, in this particular
Let not this be the case another year.-
Send good delegates to the Agriculture
Convention at Troy. January first.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-20
O.. f-s4D- SEND FOR IT.!
The cELEBR ATEDI
CRAIG MICROSCOPE

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risk. Address GEORGE MEADE,
Dec. 8. go Racine, Wisconsin.
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THE LADY'S FRIEND.
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A Nrw Boon nv Mas. Exx. D. E.N.

A New Book By Mas. ExxA D. E. n.
SouTHwoRrH.--T.B B Peterson & Brothers.
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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-20

w. The Omaha Republican, describ.
ing its new establishment. says that eigh.
compositors, as good workmen as can be
found in the West, are constantly EN-
ployed in putting in type the matter fo'
its columns. Inasmuch as the R-publi
can coniains abont eighteen columns o.
fresh matter per week. those eight com,
positors make weekly average Of two
and quarter columns. A goodtype set
ter ought to put up that smont in day
How much does each man earn pc,
week 4?