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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
TAFTON ACADEMY.
C. r. NEW COMB, Principal.
Mrs. G. X. NEwCoMR, Assistant.


C. r. NENCONlB, Principal.
Mrs. G. X. NEwCoMR, Assistant
The Trustees Of this Insttdtion would announce b
the public that they have secured the vices for tho
ensuing year of the above we'll known teachers whose
long and successful experience in this and other por
tons OF the State sufficient guaranty that they will
fully meet the wants Of the public, and Toe able
cessfully compete with other schools in the county.
The Taiton academy building is being put in good
pair, mkng equal any in this part of the for
comfort and Senicnce.
The Fall Term will commence Tuesday, September
4th and continue II weeks.
TUITION
Primary Department 80 cents per week.
Common English Branches, 90 q
Higher 65 ="
Languages 20
Instruction the Piano and Guitar, SO for "a les
Tuition lie paid onchalf Mt the commencement and
Qne-half at the middle OF the term
Pupils viii Lot be received fer less than half term
Good board can be obtained IN the village at reasona-
bic rates.
d. r. BR0WS. Chairman.
G.. W. LEE Clerk.
Tafton, Aug II, G6-l0-u.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
Business Directory.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

post once address, Lancaster, Wis.,
County Judge--WM McGONIGAL,
Treasurer-SAMgrL MOORE.
Sheriff--WM. II. elise
Clerk Of Board Of Supervisors F. elise.
Clerk Of Ci.1ait Court. W. BLA8piNa.
RI Iister Of Deeds-JosEPm Book.
superintendent OF Schools--D. GRAY PURMAS.
District Attorney-G G, IIAzELT0N. p. O.-Boscobe
County Surveyor-JosErH ALLEN, p. O.--New Caliol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
I ANCASTER INSTITUTE.
Josiah BeardsleY. A. NJ. PRINCIPAL.

JOSIdn bGdIuSIGy, a. M, ITIHCIpdI-
Aided by experienced Teachers.
The Fall Term Of this Institution will commence on
Tuesday September H.
The Principal having had experience of ten years,
in Academies and High Schools trusts he is familiar
with the best method of instruction No pains will DO
spared in endeayoring to make this school among the
hest Instruction in all branches given in the most
thorough manner. The well known excellent charac-
OF the citizens and the sanbry and beauty of he
location unite render this the desirable and
ractive place for the education. Of the young that can
be found IN this region.
TERMS OF TUITION:
Primary Department, al the rate OF 80 cts per week
Common English Branches So
Higher 60
Classical course, IS
Tuition payable in advance. No deduction for alb
scnce except in protracted sickness.
Some valuable Apparatus belongs to the Institution,
and it is hoped more will he added
Instruction in Drawing, Painting, Sc, given cir
cumstances may require.
Lancaster, Wis, Aug. H. 1S6G.-l0-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
A LEXANDER IVEY,

NOTARY PU 8LIC AND LICENSED CLAIM AGENT.
British Hollow Gragt County Wis,
VIII attend 70 the Collection of Bounties Pensions &C.
and will make cut Deeds Mortgages and Land Convey
ances. All 'Iinds of Blanks kept on hand 1865
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
PHYSICIANS,
j. c. HOLMES,
Physician and Surgeon.

Nonld respectfully tender his professional services to
the citizens Of jamestown and vicinity Residence IN
jamestown Hotel IS-6m+
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-09-11
Educational.
PATCH GROVE ACADEMY.
w. B. CLARK, A. B.. PRINCIPAL
Assisted by experienced assistants.


Tbs Fall Term Of this Institution begins TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 4th. and continues II weeks
This Institution enters second year with tat
rerng prospects The advantages il presents are NOT
qualled By any other school Of similar character In
the County
THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
is At once thorough and comprehensive embracing all
bIal'hes requisite 10 complete English or Classical
education.
Special advantages are presented those wishing To
become thorough Teachers our Common Schools and
to young men preparing tor College
complete Philosophical Apparatus has been recently
placed IN the rooms 81 the Academy as also fine Piano
Penmanship and Book Keeping taus hit without
extra charge.
TUITION FEES.
Primary Department, at the of 80 cts per week
Common English Branches, at rate of 55 per week
Higher GJ
Classical 10"
Instrumental Music, SO for "a lessons.
All tuition fees are to be paid within tho nrst two
weeks Of every term.
No bills are given for less than half q term
Good conyeniences for boarding private families at
rates varying from $3.50 10 $500 par week.
For further information Circular, address the
Principal.
Off
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

A DEPLoRABLE STATE OF AFFAIRS r,
this COM ierion we must come at last We'd
nesday a negro man named Ashewell Mackey
was arrested in Portsmouth, and arragned be-
fore his Honor Mayor Collins, charged with
selling liquor and keeping a cook-shop with
out license; and upon examination was found
guilty. He was consequently sent over to this
CITY, in charge of an officer, to the Freedmen's
Court, the Mayor having no power to punish
offending contrabands. and by the presiding
officer of that court was fined three dollars for
offences which, if committed by white man
would cost him forty. For this reason Mayor
Collins very rightly thinks it unnecessary
trouble to send these coored rascas over to
this city fer punishment, and by reference
to our notice Of the proceedings Of the Mayors
Court, yesterday, it will be seen that he or
dered the release of negro hackman who had
been found guilty Of driving his vehicle with
out license.
From day to day, we have closely watched
the action of our Freedmen's Court, and
whenever we saw occasion, have criticised its
decisions, oftentimes giving them due praise
for iudicious sentences but we cannot refrain
from drawing comparison in the case Of
Mackey, with that of any white person iollF'd
guilty of like offences
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

MAYORS CoURr,~ Norfolk, Saturday-Thomas
c. Tabb, Presiding
George Should, arrested for stealing bottle of
whiskey and being drunk. demanded for trial
before the Corporation Court. We would advise
George to change his name to shouldn't.
Sarah E. Barnes, arrested for improper con
duct, fined So. If all persons in the city who are
guilty of ''improper conduct" had to pay S. into
the city treasury, we should have plenty of money
in the public purse.
T. Booth, (marine,) arrested for an attempt at
burglary upon the premises of VIM Johnson, up
per Church street.
Asa Hurlay, one of the swell mob, for some
time in jail, was discharged upon condition that
he leave the city in IS hours.
The watch report Frederick Robertson's store,
on Gampbells wharf, found open last night.
Nothing missing.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

CoLoRED H1GHwAYMEN.--Abou o'clock
Yesterday evening, colored man was robbed
of his watch on Avon street. He had been
very freely ndulging in fan tail and ta''g9e-
leg, and was rseling home, as best he could,
when he was overtaken by two boon COM
panions whom he had just left, who insisted
on accompanying him to his residence. and
while on the way invited him to take another
drink. Sambo could not resist the tempta-
ton so the trio started for gin mil, but be-
fore they reached one of these blue rain fac
tories, one of Sans friends grabbed his watch
and ran, the pal following. The victim gave
the alarm, and shouted watch, but the
'Ootch was gone, and has not since been heard
from
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
New Advertisements.

The following new Advertisements appear in
this mornings paper, to which we invite the at
tention of our readers;
Charles Jordan, Copfectioner, has received a
fresh supply of oranges, lemons, &C., which he
offers to country merchants and others.
.Se,0art d Dey offer beautiful edition of Bull
wer, complete, and the Norfolk Directory.
Boots and Shoes.-C. A. Davis, As Bank street,
has fine boots and shoes, of his make. He
also does repairing in neat stvle.
Vessel for Sate.-Aexander Bell offers for sale
a vessel of II fons.
j. C. Demsng has for sale Old Government
Java coffee, and No. l Smithticld lard.
Soap and Starch, of the best, at Demings, No.
Main street; also, Welch's family -four.
Schooner and Cargo for Sale iow, by Leigh
Bros. and Phelps. See particulars in advertise
ment.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

DARING RoBBERY.-One of the most daring
robberies we have heard of recently, occurred
in our city on Wednesday evening The par
ticulars we learn, from the victim himself.
About T o'clock night before last, during y
heavy rain, Il small weazen-f faced negro n/n,
entered the grocery store of Mr.. Win. God
frey on Church street, opposite Old st. Pauls,
and asked tho proprietor if he would not pur-
chase a ham which he offered for dollar aud
quarter, saying it was the last one Of a lot
he had brought in from the country, and he
wished 10 get rid of itand return home as soon
as possible After some little conversation,
Mr.. Godfrey concluded to buy the meat, aud
took out his money to pay the darkey, when
the black rascal grabbed the pocket-book and
ran out Of the store, quickly followed by Mr..
Godfrey, who Justify cried out for the police,
and shouted stop thiefs all to ne purpose
The scamp took up Church to Holt street, and
soon distanced bis pursuer, and made good his
escape with the booty, amounting to S270.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

MAYORS CoUHr, Portsmouth. --Daniel Collins,
presiding Feb. s. 1866. The watch report the
city quiet, and no arrests
Farrell Fitzpatrick Us. Thomas Smith, action to
recover the sum of 81 rs due for one Dbl. of pota-
toes sold and delivered. Case continued till the
10th instant.
Thomas Scott u.s. Joseph Smith, action to reco-
yer the sum of $40 due for a coffin and fixtures.
Judgment for plaintiff.
James Brown and Timothy Dunovan, arrested
drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fined $40
each, and committed in default of payment.
Tony Ash, (colored,) charged with stealing a
pistol valued at $50, the property of Peter Riddick,
was turned over to the Freedmen's Court.
Harrison Shepherd (colored) arrested, charged
with stealing boat sail valued at 500, the pro
perty of William Harris, was turned oven to the
Freedmen's Court.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
LOCAL.

Running OF THE COURT RECORDS OF NAN
sgMoND CouNTY.--On last Wednesday even
ING. about 8 o'clock, the Office in Suffolk of
Mr. Peter B. Prentiss, the Clerk of the Coun-
~ Court of Nansemond County, caught fire
on the inside, and all Of the papers, deeds and
records were consumed Mr. Prentss had,
during the day. burned out one of the hues Of
the chimney, and it is supposed that some Of
the SCOT continued burning, and fell down ON
the floor, and ignited some loose paper, al:er
the office was closed. The house was built
soon after the large fire in Suffolk of 1888,
when az now, the records of the Court were
entirely consumed, and to prevent similar
occurrence, the building was made ire-prooi,
entirely of brick, with brick floors, and iron
cased doors and window shutters. The re-
cords of the Court were filed away, and kept
in neat little wooden cases, and great many
valuable documents were stored in the office
for safe keeping, all of which, as before stated,
have been destroyed.
The result of this fire involves a considera-
bile amount of loss and inconvenience to the
citizens and property owners of Old Aanse-
mond and there will doubtless be good deal
of litigation and legal squabbles to be ADJUST
ed by the Court,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

FREEDMEN's CoURT.-Four civil cases were set
for trial to-day, but only one was gotten through
with.
Lucy Bucker Us. Susan Bell, action to recover
50 for washing Action not sustained judgment
for plaintiff.
Harrison Sheppard, charged with stealing a
boat sail valued at $780, Sheppard is the same
negro who was shot in the riot in Portsmouth on
Christmas day. He was acquitted there being
no evidence to sustain the charge
Margaret W hite, charged with stealing PTS
toll, was sent to the Hard Labor Prison for 20
days. Z
ioney Ash was charged with stealing the afore-
said pistol the second time, Case not sustained
and accused discharged.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

HAVE YOUR CHANGE READY FOR THE CAR
RIERs-The Carriers of the DAY Book, in
Norfolk and Portsmouth, call upon their pa
irons to help facilitate their work by having
the weekly subscription ready for them, on
call, each Saturday afternoon. They have a
great deal to do in delivering the paper and
collecting the weeks subscription from their
large routes; and if each subscriber will be
ready with the amount when called upon, it
would much facilitate their operations.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
Z, w. HALL, President,
K. j. BYRON, Secretary,
w. r. SwANK, Manager.
}. &. FIvEAsH, Treasurer.


t7uME TALK WITH PROFESSIONAL BooT
BLAcK-We We're in Portsmouth, last night
and got our boots muddy, and not feeling
particularly bright when we got up this
morning, we neglected to give our boots the
usual morning cleaning Passing tue market
house about i o'clock, We cast our eyes upon
as sable a son of Africa as we have ever seen,
aged about Is years, with shne-box slung
across his shoulders. We determined to give
him '.lob" and as it is the first time we have
ever been professionally brushed, we deter
mined to seek -tto Secllsion and quiet of our
sanctum, and there to undergo the operation.
We therefore, invited Charles to follow, which
he did, aud soon got to work. The answer to
the first question we asked him, convinced us
Charley my boy, Shat part OF the country
were you born in? P,osgo, sir Having
found an individual with the courage to ac-
knowledge that lie was born in Pungo, we
continued our question, and thereby got some
insight INTO the practices and emoluments of
| the boot and shoe backing business.
| He informed us that he took home to his
mother on an average about two dollars per
week. In muddy weather he sometimes went
considerably over this sum-
He seldom finds tims to get home to dinner,
but usually diDes at one of the fashionable
restaurants at tie head Of the wood dock
Standing price for dinner--ten cents. He is
a moderate tobacco chewer, and after testing
many kinds, has settled down on 'pig-tail" as
being the best for constancy. When trade
is very brisk and his work hard, he recupe-
rates his inner man with an occasional "whis-
key straight" at cost of five cents.
We suggested to him the propriety OF going
to school, saying he might attend school in the
forenoon and follow his business in the after
s noon He informed us that all the heavy
trade was done 10 the morning and that when
gentlemen had their boots BACKED in the at
ternoon they usually went to the barber
for the night visits.
We told him he would soon be too big to bt
backing shoes about the streets, and now thai
Iilie was young he had better learn how to farm
or take up the trade of hoster or barber, o.
some such occupation. He replied that he wa
| born on farm, and liked the country mighty
web, yet it was mighty lonesome but that HI
Was sort Of getting tired of town and his bust
ness, as he had to be out in so much bat
weather, and expressed the hope that MANN,
would soon move to the country where WOO
us oil, and having paid him ten cents, he lett
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

SoAp.-We saw on yesterday piece of
Petroleum Soap manufactured in this city.
1t had the appearance of the white CASTLE
Soap, and upon trial proved to be really fne
article. A gentleman in this city has been
making some experiments with Petroleum in
the manufacture of Soap, and the success SO
far met with, leads him to believe that the
"ns" will hereafter enter largely in the pro-
duction of this indispensable article.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
ARRIVALS.

ATLANTIC H0TEL-NoaFoLk, Va, Feb. g.
W Randolph, j M Robertson, O. C Crump, r L
A b Towns, w + staples, Jno Winn, L Woods,
Va; l Hurst, w 4 Fentress, John W. Bower,
Baltimore; Sam'l F. Dufiield, Philadelphia; W
N Yandehof, Stevens andlady, w W Reynolds
and lady, Geo Atkins, w Mills, w Leonard
K Macmurdo, S p Moore, E Smith, Mrs
Broom, Winfree, Va; W Ethridge, N c.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

The WEATHER several days ot
failing weather" this morning was ushered III,
bright and cold, with the wind keenly North
west Our streets were filed with the ladies,
who are unab to remain longer shut up in
doors, and skirts were "on the rise"
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

ROBBERY Tuesday night about :
o'clock, some sneak thief entered The residence
of Mr. Tufts, corner Of Holt and Fen Church
Streets, and carried off a valuable gold watch
and chain, besides quite number Of other ar
ticles No clue to the rascal; though the
Police are on the look out.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

COMMON COUNCIL NORFOLK Owing to
the fact of there being no quorum last night,
the Council adjourned to meet on next Mon
day, Or Tuesday night, as the President may
direct
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PoRr OF NoRFoLk AMI PonFsMouru, Feb. s.
ARRIVALS.
Str Thomas Kelso, Russell, FIN Baltimore
Str j. T. Brady, Sands, FIN Bait.
Str Eous, McCarrick, FIN Eastern Shore.
Str City of Richmond, Stranahan, fun Rich
mond.
Str Albemarle, Bourne, FIN n Y.
Str Sa atoga, King, fin N Y
DEPARTURES.
Str Thomas Kelso, Russell, for Baltimore.
Str James 4. Brady, Lands, for Baltimore.
Str NJ. Martin, Coffin for Richmond.
Steamship Albemarle, Botfne, tor Richmond
Steamship Saratoga, King, for Richmond.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

The BILLIARD IOURNAMENT-Th con-
test fol- the Championship of the cities of
Norfolk aud Portsmouth will be resumed to-
day at Beardsley's Billiard Rooms. Owing to
the absence o. 5 ,ne Of the contestants, no
game was played yesterday. The odds are
still on Brough
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

CIRcUIr CouRr, Norfolk, Judge R. Il. Baker
preside g, Feb. 8, l666.-N othing of interest; no
criminal cases. Civil docket taken up and jury
empanelled.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
BENEFIT OF Mrs. SroxEwALL JACKSON.

BENEFIT OF Mrs. SToNEwALL JAcKsoN.-
The Thespan Club Of this city, will give an
entertainment tonight a, the Opera House,
for the benefit Of the widow of StonewaIl
jackson, and it is to be hoped that our citi-
zens will turn out en- masse. Apart from the
prase-worthy object of the young gentlemen
composing this club, they offer an attractive
bill, and we are assured every, effort will be
made to please. The programme includes the
9Th act of Richard III. Combat scene of the
Lady of the Lake, and the Fatal Brawl, to-
gether with Songs, Dances, Banjo Solos, &c.
We suboin the address of the Executive
Committee Of the Club:
TO the Citizens Of Norfolk.
1t Is universally conceded that there is an
obligation imposed on us to alleviate the
wants Of those whose necessities appeal to us
for relief
1t is in obedience to this claim upon us that
eleemosynary institutions are founded and
public charities maintained.
The discharge of this duty, however, is very
frequently nothing more than a formal COM
piaH5e with the requirements of custom, On
the enaCtmentS OF law.
But in the appeal we now make to you, we
are animated by feeling which is full of
spontaneous warmth and unaffected sincerity.
We combine with our homage for the Illus
triouS dead a tender personal interest in the
fortunes of those who were nearest aud dear
est to the heart of Stonewall jackson
In obedience to these impulses we call upon
you t. cooperate with us in carrying to a sue |
cesslu issue the scheme already announced |
Ia no SENSE do we consider this charity; in |
every sense do we esteem it to be duty
1t is duty which we owe to the widow of
the hero, who in all the essential elements of |
greatness, deservedly stood foremost among |
the living III renown, AS he does among the |
dead in santcd veueraticn. .tt
This is no. the exagge, ated language of con-
yentlonai etIii%N; Tor he had the earnestnesS |
OF the Guvcnnn'' aud Tire lupetuuslty Of the |
Cavalier H., aui,,sl the beet attributes of
Cromwell and rupert He combined the &C.
lerity OF Napoleon with the tenacity of Wei !
lingtoi, the fortitude/ of Frederick, and the |
piey Of Havcock into the grand perfection
ol the Christian Soldier
Such was StUnewa jackson While his |
life lasted he never failed his great Comman-
der-that supreme hero TO whom defeat has
added but more perfect glory; he never once
failed Virginia and shall the people OF the
State-ot Norfolk espeeiaIly-fail in their du-
ty, for duty it is, to contribute to the main
tainance Of those deprived by the iIl-starrel
fortunes of disastrous Of his pro,ec-
ton
And now the old State, in whose cause he
blel, upon whose battle-bstered soil be fell,
and in whose breast his ashes are laid, should |
open both her arms and clasp to her broad |
bosom all who were near dear to Stonewall |
Jackson
1t is with this Conception Of the duty which
Virginia owes to her ncomparabe son, that
we invite the pubic>of Norfolk to the enter
tainment we shall give this evening for the
benefit Of his family
Z. w HALL, President,
X / RyRoN Secretary
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

| Our NAVY YARD.-We learn that the en-
ployees of our Navy Yard were paid off yes.
terday, and should think, from the proceeding
in Congress that some time will eapse before
another payday.
On Tuesday in the House Of Representatives
upon the consideration Of the Navy Appro-
priaion Bill, nearly all Of the items for this
Yard were stricken ont. This will be sad
news indeed to the many worthy mechanics
and laborers of orr community, who have
been dependant upon their aGors in the Navy
Yard, for the supporter their families.
. We took' occasion to remark, some days
since, on the small rumber Of Our people EN-
ploycd by the Government here, and in
duised in the hope that change for the bet
ter might speedily take effect, but it now
seems we can effect but little from that quar-
ter, nor "wish that little long"
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

The FAIR.-Remember the Fair closes to-
morrow night with number of prizes to be
distributed and several valuable, articles raf-
fled. The Hall is opened at P. NJ.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

CORPORATION CouPr, Norfolk, was not in SEES
sion to-day
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

HusTINes CouRT, Portsmouth. Feb. 9, 1866. No
criminal case to-day. Civil Docket taken up
Nothing of public interest.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09
MARRIED.

In Nansemond county, on Wednesday evening,
the 9Th inst, by Rev. w. B. Wallons, Mr. FRANK
W. RAwLs and Miss SARAH c daughter OF Demp-
sy Babb, Esq. &#t