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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-22
FELL FROM ALOFT.
BY E. c. G.

l. Cd1o dSo III ohS h0o''S
Massachusetts, a short distance
from the city Of Boston, lived
a family by the name of Ora.
ham. They came from the old
Revolutionary stock, and were
the descendants of an honora-
bly, and thrifty race.
Farmer Graham was a good
father, loving husband, and
a kind friend, and was deeply
attached to his family, which
consisted, beside his wife, of
two sons, James and George,
and an only daughter, Mar
tina.
For long time prosperity
attended the labor of the fami-
ly, who by steady toll and
frugality had succeeded in ac-
cumulating quite a competen-
cy.
l.. But continued sickness and
a succession of heavy losses fol-
lowed their previous good for
tune. The crops failed sea-
son after season, and after a
long and severe struggle, the
Graharns were reduced to ac-
tual want.
Up to this time they never
had been separated, and the
boys now determined to leave
the heavily mortgaged farm,
and seek employment in the
cities, whereby they hoped to
retrieve the fallen fortunes of
their house. Their departure
caused much sorrow in the old
homestead.
James, the eldest son, selec-
ted the city of New York and
George, Boston, as the places
where they would attempt to
realize their expectations. 1t
was a sad farewell when the
farmer blessed his sons, and the
good old man with his wife and
daughter fervently prayed God
to watch over them and protect
the loved ones who had left
them to encounter the stern
realities and the hard strug
giles of life.
James, at the time he reach
ed the city, was a strong, heal
thy, young fellow, eighteen
years of age. On his arrival
there, with but a few dollars in
his pocket, hessselected a cheap
lodging house, and as he was
we'll acquainted with the city
of Boston which he had fire.
quently visited. he was not
long in familiarizing himself
with the different streets, and
soon became accustomed to the
noise and hustle Of this great
metropolis. !,
AS day after day. passed
without procuring a situation,
although he tried hard to OBJ
tain one, and his money fast
| giving out, he at last resolved
to ship, if possible, in some
craft bound to sea, and if moth
ing better offered, to follow 1t
as a profession.
After many unsuccessful ap-
plications to different vessels
lying at the docks, one after
noon he noticed the following
inscription, painted on a peice
of canvas hanging from the
foreyard of a noble-looking
ship as she foated in hel
berth on the East River:
First ship for Australia.
A CLIPPER, BANGOR"
Will have immediate despatch.
ror freight or.passage, apply
COON & Co., No.--Strset
I'll try again. though
James, after reading the in
scription, as he passed dowr
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COMMTSSION MERCHANT
No. FL Roanoke Square


NORFOLK, VA.
For the Sale and Purchase ot Corn
Oats Potatoes and all kinds OF
UNTRY PRO D U G h.
Also, Flour, Bacon, Lard, and Groeei'e'
generally.
price tor all Conslgnments, ana Pui Shast
to Order as low as CAN ne ooughI ''
Cash.
Would also inform the public genera-4J
that I am manufacturing tne Larry
Queen Butter Churn. Orders solicited.
This Churn Is Superior TO any eVei III
vented. -..--------
gUSY' RECEIVED PER STEAM
% ER ISAAC BELL FROM NEW YORK
Keller's favorite packages Confectionery
the finest ever offered III this marKet-aI
the exceedingly low prices OF ana III
cents per package.
Dates. Citron Currants, Messina Lemons,
Cocoanuts, etc. All the above, Ia large
quantities, offered at the lowest price
imaginable for cash. 81, A..
The public are respectfully invited "
Orders solicited and will be filled AT
New York wholesale prices.
BLUE STORE,
No. IS South Church street.
N. B.-sole agent for Keiler,s Fancy
:n95y W. Ii. DUNN
gsy0NORTH CAROLYN A FARM.
ERS.
Plant Canes and make your own SU.
CABS and SYRUPS by Weller & Hatch
,er,s patent process. Sugar thus made
will cost about 6 cents per pound, and
syrup about 80 cents per gallon.
DISTRICT, County and individual rights
| for sale. Send for circulars with full par
ticulars. Agents Wanted.
VIM. F. BEASLEY,
Sole Agent for North Carolina,
ap2-lw Greensboro. y. y
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OF THE SOUTH.
We orl.r as O. Premium for Subscribers
to the
DAILY AND WEEKLY BAY BOOk,
ROOTS OF THE RAMIE PLANT.
To each subscriber to the WEEKLY DAY
BOOK, for one year, accompanied with $l
two Roots of the Ramie Plant.
To each subscriber to the DAILY DAY
BOOK for one year, accompanied with So,
ten Roots OF the Ramie Plant.
propagate, and each Root can bo in
creased in one year four or five hundred
fold, and in two years as many Thousand
fold. Full directions for propagatlng the
Ramie will be sent.
NfN- tanoes II all cases to be made
by Post Office Money Orders. Registered
Letters or by Express.
JNO. r. HATHAWAY,
Editor of the DAY Book,
fb26 If Norfolk, Va.
NOTICE NOTICE
The undersigned respectfully soliclts
all kinds of
COPYING WORK
Which will be done neatly, promptly
d at reasonable rates. He will also
WRITE BUSINESS, LOVE AND OTHER
LETTERS,
Tor all parties, irrespective of color, at the
most accommodating terms, according to
the length and general character .Ot the
letter. All kinds of
PRINTING, JOB WORK AND BOOK
BINDING
attended, with dispatch, and at reduced
prices.
ADVERTISEMENTS
WRITTEN IN RHYME OR PROSE.
He hopes his friends and the public
generally will give him call. Apply TO
WIN. Fl. HOLSTEAD,
DAY Book Office,
b2l.U Roanoke Avenue
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p O e r r x
MY TREASURES.

A little blanket, little sock,
A little cloak, and little frook,
A little cap all made of lace,
That used to surround the little face,
A little rattle with bells so bright,
And little gown that he wore at night
All these have carefully laid away,
For my baby no longer with me shall stay.
Two little hands, two little feet,
Two little blue eyes which SO look so sweet,
Two little teeth all pearly white,
By two little lips hall hidden FROM sight,
Two little cheeks as white as the flowers
Which we scattered round him those last
sad hours
These also are carefully laid away
In my heart where my baby shall always
stay. a..
A little ehild.ange guiding my heart
From the pleasures of earth to the better
part
A little voice telling me every day
How the dear Shepherd has borne him
away;
A little hand leading me tenderly home,
No more to sorrow no more to roam
hsse need never lay carefully by,
They are my treasures laid up on high.
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i uO LANuSj WV WV NAooA
gagged at the time, stood at the
head OF the gangway which led
on board. Our young friend,
cap in hand modestly approach
ed him.
Can I speak to you a mo-
ment, sir2'
Eyes. What do you want!'
Il would like to go with you
to Australia, if you will be
kind enough to employ me-
well, youngster,' said the
mate, 4 rather think we've got
all our people engaged. What
do you want to go to sea for?
Run away from home, eh2 Is
that it?' a.5
No, sir. came away to
find work
The mate, who was a kind
hearted man, became interested
in the story which James told
him-of his failure to find en-
ployment ashore, of the state Of
affairs at home, and his final
resolve to follow the sea, and he
then said,-
like your appearance young
man, and | believe your story
is a straight one. Come on
board in the morning. In the
meantime l will see the skip
per, and speak for you. If he
gives his consent | will take
you as a boy
Heartily thanking his new
found friend, full of hope,
young Graham returned to his
lodging.
The next morning he was on
hand bright and early Mr..
Winters influence with the
captain had proved sufficient,
and James Graham was shipped
for the first time. He it was
who afterward became so we'll
know to seafaring men as'Lim-
ping jack How he came by
the title 7 will relate.
By strict obedience to orders,
watching carefully the working
of the ship, and being pleasant
and agreeable to even the
toughest of his shipmates,
James was soon able to get
along quite we'll in his new ca
reer, and was we'll liked on
board.
The ship made good time on
her voyage, and when one hun
bred and ten days from New
York she was making eleven to
twelve knots per hour. 1t was
a fine, clear afternoon, in the
month of April. All hands
were looking forward to "a spell
ashore anticipating no more
gales, and a speedy arrival in
Port Adelaide, their destination.
But they were yet to encounter
a heavy squall, which came up
suddenly just after Eight bells
had sounded. Captain Coul-
ter, the commander Of the Ban
gor ,who was on deck, had bare
ly time to call out, 'Take in the
royal! Stand by your fore and
mizzen-top gallant halyards!'
when the squall was fairly
aboard the ship.
'Let go, and clew up!' yelled
the captain. The mates re-
peated the orders, which were
promptly executed.
Again the captain loudly calls
out,
Stand by your main-top-gal-
liant halyards. Haul down the
flying glib
And then rang out from the
mate, as the halyards we're
loosed,
Let go your main-top-gallant
halyards! Clew up your sail!
Lively, men! lively!'
The wind now blew furious
ly, threatening a severe gale.
Stand by your gib-halyards! +,
now comes loudly from the
captain. The sailors jumping
from rope to rope, the loud
voices Of the officers rising above
the noise of the sea, and the
whistling winds, made up an
exciting scene.
The darkness of night COM
ing on, and the squall becom-
ing more furious, Captain
Coulter made haste to reduce
all sail as speedily as possible.
Lay aloft to furl the royals
and mizzen and fore-top-gal-
liant sail!' he cried out.
| The man ware soon in tho
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Business Cards.

NTOV ELTY WOR k 8.
Corper of Church and Wide Water streets,
Norfolk, Va.
P. WITTY,
kaosaes.. Mac7irsst, Milgsoyi0ht ana
Blacksmith,
snow prepared to execute all kinds q
yJrk with neatness and dispatch. All
and Vacuum Guages repaired. Scales Of
ali description repaired and adjusted;
sewing Machines and all other small
Machinery repaired and put In working
rider. deo
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Clothing.
GREAT FALL STOCK OF
CLOTHING !!

a. w. MI 7 L T. S
ga HAS JUST RETURNED FROM
"a the Factories with the largest and
Va best stock of
LIE. GENTS CLOTHING
ever offered in the Norfolk market, which
he has bought CHEAP, and designs to
aStontSh the people with the LOW
PRICES he intends selling at.
The finest stock OF
G. LOT II N G
ever brought to this market can now be
found at his store, and the prices are as
tonishjng low.
Gentlemen are invited to call and ex-
anime.
A. w. MILLS,
Gents Clothier,
10. IL Main street,
mold Head OF Market Square.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-22
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,
ESTABLISHED AS AREFUGE FROM
QUACKERY.
THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CuRl
CAN BE OBTAINED.

nr. Johnston has Uncovered <lss
~ most Certain, Speedy. and only Effecs
tual Remedy in the World for Weakness
of the Back or Limbs, structures, Atdece
ton of the Kidneys or Bladder, InvoIuns
tary Discharges. Impotency, General De.
bility. Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Languor,
Low Spirits, Confusion Of Ideas, Palpita.
ton of the Heart, Timidity, Trem bling,
of the Head, Throat, Nose, or Skin, Aftec-
tons Of the Liver, Lungs. Stomach, o.
Bowels-those Terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits of Youth--secret and
solitary practices more fatal to their We
TINS than the song of Syrens TO the Mari
ners of Ulysses, blighting their most bril-.
liant hopes or anticipations, renderiu-
marriage. &C.. impossible.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-22

Manufacturers of Piano Fortes, wi
their Patent Combination
Sounding-boards.
PATENTED AUGUST l4TH, 1866.
This invention, introduced exclusive
into our Pianos, Is of the greatest advan.
tage to the tone of the Instrument, as it
affects the sounding board, the very sou
of the Plano, and produces thereby pure
liquid tone greatly superior in quality
and power to that Of the ordinarv Piano
The sounding-board released from its
connection with the Piano case, and rest.
ing upon under sounding-boards,i Is re-
ieved from the rigidity caused by such
connection. and its Migratory quality IN
creased,
| Our Pianos are hrst-class in every lie.
spect, and purchasers will have not only
our own guarantee of the reputation O.
the instrument, obtained from the expe.
rience of our patrons who haveus then.
for generation. All lovers of this emf.
nently household instrument, as well as
parties proposing to purchase new Pi amos
are invited to call and examine our as
sortment. ap6-p&wly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

The new comedy Of Billiards, 'or Business
before Pleasure" brought out in good style by
the LeftngwelI combination, at the National
Theater Iast evening, abounds in comical situ..
IONS, aAd Lefingwell as "Sam Sample. the
Billiard sharp" IS very funny. No "billiard.
ist should fail TO see him in this amusing
character, while the young ladies should 20 in
ofoer 70 rejoice with "Joanla"-Miss Belle
howard-at the happy termination of her
troubles ~ finally securing the good
with man, the Good for Nothing
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10 PBINTEBs AND PUBLISHERS.

Having openfd branch Of our RICHMOND
TYPE FOUNDRY and PRINTERS FURNISH.
ING WAREHOUSE In this CITY. We solicit cus
tom and guarantee satisfaction. In addition 20
our own Type, We supply Type and Materials from
any American Foundry, without chareins frefsh t
to this city. Il. L. PELOUZE co.,
Corner 7th and d streets,
rel6- cost told Intelligencer Building
SCHOOL BOOKS AND BrArIoNRRY-The
- best assortment and tn lowest prices At BOB.
RRTs', No. 337 7th street, above New York av-
enue. se Sim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

The new Consultation Of Virginia, Jus, &C.
-cepted by the people, abrogatss all stay laws
and prohibits the Legislature from passing
any in future to stay the collection of debts.
Ii Is probable that had this been made public
during the canvass the debtor class would
nave succeeded in defeating the Constitution.
As II Is now, the provision will tall with
crusning weight On a large portion Of the peo-
pie. The debts In many instances are in favor
OF Baltimore and Northern creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

~Twenty-two counties of Indiana have
lately held elections on the questions of voting
aid 10 railroads, and Eot one of them refused
SThe Philadelphia Board of School con.
troll has engaged one chief instru ltor and four
teen assistants to teach music In the common
schools of that city.
~The Common Council of Morristown, N
j., has refused to grant licenses to any of the
beer saloons in that place, which will be
closed in consequence.
~Thomas Ewing having appeared in Ohio
politics. the New York Herald calls hin one
OF 1.-The surviving but dormant politicians of
the epoch before the flood"
- The gold receipts for duties during the
last three months at the Savannah (Ga custom.
house were S97 ,526, exceeding those of the cor.
responding months Of any yesr since Savannah
became city.
MANASSAS (Va.) is rapidly improving. 1t
has now about eighty buildings, two churches
three schools, zone cOlored,) two hotels one
steam mill, one sumac mill, five stores, one
newspaper, one tin shop, two shoe shops, two
wheelright shops.
~The latest story in coil" is Of a moor
steamboat cleak of st. Louis, named sam
Woods. whose father gave him four acres OF
oil land in Pennsylvania which helhas worked
successfully that he is now the possessor of
the sum of S3D0,OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

REVIVAL OF TRADs IN NEW YoRK.-Eysry
department of trade IN New YORK. says a letter
from that city, Is now very active. Not only
the dry goods dealers, but the grocers, the boot
and shoe, drugs and medicines, hardw are, and
"Yankee notions" merchants, are receiving as
many orders as they can we'll execute, compel
ling them TO keep their packers at wo X tar
into the night. lis the opinion Of those who
are best qualified to Judge that the aggregate
business from now Till the middle of October
VIII be the best in many years. As a general
thing cash or very short credit is the rule, aud
tive basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

From John U. Parker, ass tn street, we have
batch Of fresh reading matter-Putaam's
Ad9dEine for October, Demorests Mirror of
Fashions for October, and Frank Leslie's Mas.
'rated Ne~spdPsr and Harpys Weekly for Sep
tenber IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

The New York Tribune denies the report tna,
the bankers and brokers tax, which has occu
pied 20 much attention Of late, has no, been
and could not be collected in New York city;
and says this tax has been collected in every
instance except one. This exception was in the
case Of house which had hopelessly failed
owing the Government. however. only S2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

TIE CHINA MIssIoH.-The Springfield Re-
publican comes on; warmly IN favor OF the sp.
pointment Of Hon. Caleb Cushing as United
States Minister to China IL can hardly be
expected that much heed will be given 10 this
recommendation. but il cannot be denied that
Of all the persons named 10 conusction with
this position no one can fill 1t with so much
ability as Mr. Gushing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

~RELIGlOUS An Interesting protrac red
vS meeting 10 now In progress at Waugh M r.
church. corner Sd street east and A street north
Capitol Hill, Rev J. DAVIS pastor Rev Nm
NoREis' OF Baltimore; will preach TONIGHT
enn ~ mOnhOM pl0dT 1t
TFIRsT CO-nPEKATIyE BUILDING AS.
w SO uATION.
SECOND ANNUAL NEE or
OFFICERS.
Inc second annual meeting OF the First CO.o
e:atye Building Association will be held on
MON DAY EVgNIHG, Sept %. 1853, at O'Clock
In Potomac Hall: corner Of Maryland avenue and
llth street. south ashing:ou. Punctusl attend.
anee 10 requested. Tbs report from the Secretary
seislt g. B. THOMPSON, Secretary.
n~OAK HILL CEMETERY.-At q meeting
US OF the Board OF Managers of Oak Hill Dem
eterg, on the 9th of Be ptember, 1859 1t wes
keSotc.d, Thst here sitter, until the lst January.
1870, no intsrments shall be allowed ia lots on
which Gil or any portion OF the purchase money il
dee and unpaid, Until ell interest due on such mn
pald sums Is paid; and that intermeuts sh al be
allowed after the LIST of January, 1870 in Iots on
Wnich any portion OF the purchase money is due
ara unpaid, until Gil such arrears are fully aid
mp 49,
Resoerei, further, That these resolves be pub
listed, and that q copy thereof be addressed nv
mail TO each lot holder in arrears whose address
can be ascertained.
N.B.-The above resolutions are intended IN
embrace all persons In arrears on opep accounts
and all such will please take due notice
JOSEPH RDYNOLDS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

From J. Shillington, Odeon Building, we
have Peterson's AOnniy and Madame Dsr, ~
est's illustrated Mirror Of Fashions for Octoh.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

From Prender & Co., 442, 18th street, we have
papers Of September ith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

NJ FOB SALE-A few renal al ng copies OF
oBCsGHKEs LARGE MAP OF WASH
only ON cial and reliable Map OF the city Indis.
psnsabIe to heal Estate Agents, Lawyers, public
eneee, etc The last chance 10 secure one. Price
30 Apply at 221 Penn. avenue, opposite Will
lard Hotel. aaI5 81.
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DENTISTRY.
de. LEwIE q DAVIS, DENTAL AssoOIA.
No. 26O PEHEsYLyAEIAA AVENUE.
Between 18th and 18th streets
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN.

No charge will be made for extracting vhere Ar
uncial Teeth are inserted, although the
patient VIII be required 20 pay for the 49,
VIII be deducted when the teeth made. The
Aeocisuon 10 now prepared 20 make Teeth on
Golo, silver, and Rubber at New York. Phtlsdel-
phia, and Boston prices All persons wishing den.
tai work done Can have IL cheap in the above
named cities. All work will be done Ia the kstast
and best manner, ana warra nted TO give entirs
satisfaction Persons will do well 90 call and en-
anime our work before getting IL elsewhere IN IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

Udolpho Wolfe, OF "Schiedan Schuappsr
fame. died Of congestion OF the lungs at staten
Island on Sunday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-16

GEN. JoRDANs APPEAL FOR THE OUBANs.-
The ex-Confederate General Thomas Jor-
dan. now a general In the service of ca ba }"
has issued an appeal, dated BiJarru, Cuba ad-
dressed to the people of the United States, ASK
ing for shoes, clothing and msdlcines for the
Cubans. He says Cuba does not want men,
but material, and declares that hundreds OF the
patriot soldiers are almost, many quite naked,
and that few have shoes.
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NEW BO0kS.-Some Recollections of the Anti.
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the Storm; by the author Of q M ademoiseIIe Mo.
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Hounds and other Poems; by George Boxer
Sl75; Household edition Of - George EHot's"
Novels, COMMENCING with Adam Bebe, - 81 Der
volume The Innecents Abroad; or, the New kfl.
grim,s Progress, being some account of the steam.
snip quaker City's pleasure excursion TO Europe
and the Holy Land, with descriptions of Coun.
tries, Nations, Incidents and Adventures, as they
appeared TO the author with 23i illustrations; by
Mark Twain, 50 So The Literature Of the Age
Of Elizabeth; by Edwin p. Whipple, Sis Eel
tens greece; Lectures Oh Ancient aud Modern
Greece; ~ q. U. FELTON,, LII. ID late President OF
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IN one, IS. The Queen of the Air; being q study
OF the Greek Myths Of Cloud and Storm; by John
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Dlery, hem1nfscences and Correspondence, two
volumes, -. Frederick W. Robertson's sermons
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