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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

JoTT1Nas.--We are having long
spell OF dry weather. If it continues
much longer the crops will suffer con-
sideraby. We don't remember the
time when water was more in demand
in our city than at present.
Many fud it difficult To obtain
it, although they pay for it. The
weather threatens rain. and we trust it
will come.
Business generally was rather mac
tive yesterday.
Wells is preparing for the election in
dead earnest, and keeps Wardwell busy
unlocking the penitentiary doors for the
release of 'woters.'
The following words, we imagine,
would puzzle any foreigner, on his first
lessons in our language:
The Broom Stick has besn definitely
decided to be the oldest Woman's
Club
Alta recent dinner Of the Sorosis Club,
New York, toasts were drunk in honor
of the Heroic Women, MAN the Mo-
uopolizer,' and the Girl Of the Period.
The person who cannot keep his own
secret ought not to complain if another
| tells it.
Jimeo's got the "mum-paws." He
needs blister. Veith ought to send
him keg Of cool lager-perhaps that
would cool his nerves-perhaps.
Delegates to the National. Medical
Convention, to be held in New Orleans,
on the 9th of May, we observe, are
everywhere preparing to commence this
journey.
The champion duelist of France has
fought about hundred duels.
The immigration from Ireland to this
country will be very large this year.
Smoking pipes to the aggregate value
of $40, 100000 We're manufactured in
France last year.
The Pope will be seventy-seven years
old on May 10.
The Tarboro Southerner says North
Carolina makes mere money from her
peanut crop than from her cotton crop.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

SALE OF THE ROPE WALK .-Aeeor-
ding to announcement this valuable
pisce Of property was sold yesterday
morning by w. R. Roberts, Auctionee
to Mr.. G.. Huff, northern gentleman,
for $13,500. The old machinery on the
premises brought $1,000, making
total of $4,000.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

FRoas.--It is said that company of
Frenchmen has gone to Illinois to catch
frogs for the New York market.
We know of no dish nicer than the
hind-legs of big green bullfrogs--they
are far superior to the tenderest spring
chicken.
For the benefit of those who are fond
Of catching these delicious reptiles
lake fishing-pole. and attach to the
end of it about foot of line with a
fish-hook, and bait the hook with
small piece of red flannel Creep up
stealthiIy within the reach of the frog,
and gradually let down the flannel JUS t
before his eyes, when he will infallibly
jump at it and get hooked.
Cut off the hind-legs, skin them and
fry as spring chickens, and you will
have dish fit 70. Epicurus himself, "or
any other man"
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

The GREAT GAME.--BillIarus Is the
leading game OF the day. Lockhart &
Bros Cosmopolitan Rooms III Mechan-
los Hall, M,:iu street, is q desirable place
to spend your leisure hours. They have
ten splendid tables always in order be-
sides a reading room with ali The leading
ournais ON Ola del1.,t
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

BLACK BIRDS. Yesterday afternoon
drayn,au with a load of nuts, vas
driving on Water street, when one Of
spilled on the ground. This was no.
ticed by two or -hree negro boys near
by, who rushed to pick them up, but
they we're met by the driver and driven
off with the aid of his whip. This
caused hue aud cry which brought to
their assistance large reinforcement of
black birds, who seemed to spring up
from the very earth, go sudden aud in
such large numbers did they respond.
They took the driver completely by sur
prise, and also took quantity of nuts
in their pockets, with which they took
themselves off, yelling in exultation over
their victory. No arrests were made
Where we're the police
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
7 II E NJ A NJ MOTH CAV
Extract from O. Private Letter

We groped about for many
hours In this wonderful place. L never
saw Anything like 1T. The freaks OF ma.
ture displayed he are very ) lange, and
strike the beholder with awe. But the
air in some paris OF the cave is close AID
sitting, and when We came out found
myself saddied with terrible fever,
which entirely Frustrated me The ply
sician had never seen case like 1t be
fore, and no emedy he prescribed SEEM
ed to do the least good. My life was
despaired OF. Mrs. Wilson, with whom
was residing, had in the house bottle OF
PLANTATION BITTERs, and she insisted |
should try 1t, for she said she knew 1t to
be certain cure In ell cases of fever, oe-
bility, ague, dyspepsia. &C. I had but lit
tie faith, but finally consented to try it rs
a last resort. In less than three hours
after the first dose my fever left me; IN
two days I was sitting up, and before
Saturday night was as we'll as ever. |
tell you all this that you may know how
to act In any case of fever, or any similar
disease. I firmly believe the PLANTA-
TON BITTERs saved my life.
In my next will tell you about the Cave
in detail. Al p,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

? THANKS.-We are under continued
obligations to Captain Clifford, Of the
steamer Eliza Hancox, for Richmond
papers 10 advance of the mail.
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snap.

WHO CAN BEAT Ir "A young gen.
tlemeu carrying ON farming, not far
from this city, has only three hens, from
which he received seventeen eggs in five
DAYS.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

MAYORS CoUsT, Norfolk, Mayor De-
Cordy presiding. April Goth
Nothing again before this court,
Yester morn, worthy of note,
City and harbor reported quiet
Not drunk, nor theft, murder, nor
riot.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

DIR. J. ]. LAWRENCE can be consulted
upon diseases of the LIVER, BLOOD, KID
NEYs and NERVOUS SYSTEM, at his rooms,
No. Main street, Norfolk, ".
60 Consultation free. mhI 3n
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

Mrs. Fanny Downing, of Charlotte,
North Carolina, has been appointed
general soliciting agent, for North Caro-
Ina, of the Piedmont Life Insurance
Company of Virginia.
There are 4,lo9 telegraph stations in
q reat Britain. @
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

LATE PAPR4s.-We are under continu.
I'd obligations to the Norfolk Views Com
paDy, No. ,. Main street, 10: late dali
and weekly Northern papers, and periodi-
calls.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

CAUSE OF FOREIGN Missions. The
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church has set apart the first Sabbath in
May for taking up general collection
for the cause of Foreign Missions, This
day occurs tomorrow, and in pur-
suauce of the above-msnt toned order oil
the General Asse mbly collections will
be taken up in all the churches under
its jurisdiction for this object.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

The bridge across the Mississippi at
st. Louis Is to be at once begun.
New jersey has some eighteen cstab-
lishments engaged in the production of
silk goods.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

Co l. WEATHER.-W are now hav-
ing exceedingly cool weather, more like
FaH thao Spring weather. We hope
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

THE Navy YARD. We have alluded
to the contemplated enlargement of the
Gosport Navy Yard. and hope that tile
annexation which the committee has so
iudiciously recommended will meet with
the appreciation of those to whom they
reported, and with whom the decision
aud the power rest.
But the fabulous prices asked for the
property included IN the contemplated
enlargement might be the cause of its
failure. We would suggest that the
Government apply to the Governor to
appoint appraisers to value the proper
erty and land that would have to be
purchased to carry out the contemplate
ed design. 1t is hoped that the advan-
tages to be derived will be fully under
stood. In our next we will speak OF
some Of the advantages which will be
gained.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

ARRESTS FOR APRIL. The day DO
lice made twenty-elght arrests for the
month just passed.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

,aSrAvEs. w Q Pipe, AZ feet long, in.
ches wide and q inch thick on the thin
edge and all heart--dressed.
W o HID 81 feet long, 3 inches wide,
and n inch thick on thin edge-dressed-
heart,
w O Heading, $3.50 and 81 inches long,
with Que proportion of pieces of each
on thin edge when dressed---au heart
W 0 Bbi, 2 feet s inches long, inches
wide, aud n inch thick on thin edge when
dressed.
including sap, or inches s wide, n clear Mu Of
sap, and u inch thick on thin edge when
dressed. A little allowance should be
made for Shrinkape
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01


MO CURE No PAY.-FOR.
IN RESTS JUMPER TAk.-Posr-
lively WARRANTED TO CURE, OR Mo.
NEY REFUNDED, Group, Cough, Hoarse-
ness, Sore Throat, Splitting of Blood,
Asthma, Bronchitis and Lung Diseases.
Immediate relief produced. Try it; If not
satisfied, return The empty bottle and
your money will be refunded, 80 cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow la
bells with white imprinted wrapper, such
as have been In use Tor six years: Take
no Others mill .d&w2m
MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY
AN ESSAY for Young Men on the
IA Crime of Solitude. and the DIS
EASES and ABUSES which create I'M
means Of relief. Sent III sealed let
ter envelopes, free Of charge. Address
DR.. j. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa. ja20-Daw3m
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

To BE TRIED 1.-The two negroes who
are now in Jail charged with the murder
of Mr.. Hays, will probably be tried be-
fore the Magistrates Court Of the coun-
ty of No rfolk to-day. - 49,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

ACCIDENTAL little child fell down
the steps of a 'front.' porch on Henry
street, Newtown, yesterday, badly
bruislng itself.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,
NORFOLK q PORTSMOUTH. april 30
z LII

NORFOLK Il PORTSMOUTH, April 30
ARRIVED.
Stmr Adelaide, Hill, Baltimore. freight
ana passengers to Jpo Vermiilion.
Stmr Lady of the Lake, Ingraham, Girls
held, freight and passengers to H Tomp.
son.
Stmr Eliza Hancox, Clifford, Richmond,
Stmr Eoius, McCarliCk, Yorktown. tr'n b.
aud passengers to I II Webb.
Stmr Mystic, Schermerhorn, Hampton
Stmr Smithfield. Adams Slnithfieid.
Stmr Geo Washington, Murden, Eliza
beth City.
stmr Sygnet. Cain, E City.
Schr Forward, Jones, Baltimore, empty
barrels to order.
schr J osalens, Nuttsll, Severn River,
corn. Put in In distress-sprung her tore.
mast.
sehr 9 L Nd Rogers. Wright. NY, light
to master.
scnr Ocean Wave, Zeluf, n Y, light to
master.
last 10 master.
Schr Hope. Burton, Baltimore, locomo-
tive &c TO N u P r II.
SIoop Emma, Simpson, l.. City, herrings
to CRANKY d Sons.
SAILED.
Stmr Albem arle, Couch, New York
freight and passengers by Il IL Webb.
and passengers by Jno Vermillion.
Stmr Lady of the Lake, Ingraham. Girls
field, freight and passengers by IL v Temp
kins.
Stmr Mystic, Schermerhorn, Hamp.
ton.
Stmr Smithfield, Adams, Smithfield.
Stmr Elizabeth City. aarvey, e City.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

RAIN.-The long looked for and well
e,me rain came yesterday afternoon, az
ter we had written our loc,l on the
weather. It was, doubtless, hailed gen,
sseyu Sc fer It vas not only
ly everybody 10 Norfolk. whose cisterns
were either empty or very low.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
Special Notices.
DIED

DIED
In Baltimore, on the 9th of April, a ter
q protracted illness, of consum ption,
FANNIE, only dangnter of Jane and the
late VIM. III. Wlghtman.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

QUIET-Our city by the sea was un-
usually quiet yesterday.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
Il OR rs iii 90 I'll

CO. Persons 10 Portsmouth desiring the
DAY BOOK Will please leave their orders
With Mr.. JACOB F. LEWIS. at the Craw-
ord House, the Carrier, who will attend
promptly to its delivery.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

RAlN.-Late yesterday afternoon we
had a slight shower of rain. II was
greatly needed; a greater quantity than
that which fell on yesterday would be
acceptable to the farmers and many oth-
erS.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

MARINE.-The schooner Josalina,
Nuttall,master from Sevtrn River, load. d
with corn, put into this port yesterday
in distress, having sprung her foremost.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

EYES OPEN, Doors SHUr.-Our pso-
pie are admonished to keep their doors
shut and their eyes always open, in Que
sense. i. g., be watchiu! and prudent.
There are always plenty of providing,
idle, do nothing, vagabond thieves, who
are on the look out for an opportunity
to appropriate anything to their own
use that they may find "Iying around
loose" We cannot be too careful either
in the day or the night, for burglaries
are fearfully on the increase all over the
country.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
4 yITY OF NORFOLK, to.wit :

At Rules held in the Clerks O6fc OF
the Circuit Court for the said cily, on
Monday, the 9Th day of April, 1859,
Antrobus Bond and Geo.
Hawks, partners in trade
under the name and
stvle of Bond & Hawks,
S'' Pitts.
Against In Dspt
D, T. Everts and =. Merit,
rifieid, la.e partners IN
trade under the name
and style of. Everts q
Merriheld, Delts.J Ml
The object of this suit Is TO recosr
ooainst ihe defendants the sum OF SsC
With ests from ade A abat a tsSS
n y Everts= is not q resident of the Site
Virginia ne i s ssrsDS5 hsaui wish
month after due publication hereoskno
do what may be necessary to protst Ihis
interests.
HENRY N. B0WDEN, %
BAKER, Jr,, p. q, "p"AsvE
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

COFFEE

u COFFEE
20 pockets old Government Java,
80 bags No. l Rio Coffee,
Is bags medium Rio Coffee,
For sale in lots to suit.
T. A. WILLIAMS & CO.,
api 6Roanoke Square.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

REMOVE Tive noticed yesterday
afternoon dead COW lying on a vacant
lot, on London street, between Court
and Middle. We DOUBT not the authori-
ties win have the same removed at once.
Prompt action in such cases is the best
and cheapest.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
VIRGINIA.:

VIRGINIA
At Rules held In the Clerks Office OF
the Court Of the Corporation Of the City
OF Norfolk, on Monday. The 9th day Of
April, 1869.
William b. Martin, as
signee, pitt
Against Tn rhancsrv
Edmund L. DoZier,C.C 49,
Williams and others.
Defts.
The object of this suit is to recover
against the defendant Dozier the sum of
$54O.l IT, with interest from July LIST, 1865,
to enioin defendants q. 9. Williams and
VIM, B. Deggs from paying to said Dozirr
a certain note or oond for 8 1881, 70 sub
ieot the said note or bond to thepiain
lifts claim, and for such other and hrther
relief as is prayed for In the plaintiffs
bill. Affidavit having been made that
the defendants, Edmund l.. Dozief and
q. g. Williams, are not residents ot the
State Of Virginia, they are HEREBY re-
uuired to appear in the Clerks ONE OF
said Court within one month aftef due
publication hereof, and do what MY be
neceseary to protect their interest,
A copy-Teste:
GEO. e. BOWDEN, D. Cek.
T. r. BoRLAND p. q.
iapl7-iaW4Wl
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

MAGNOLIA WAfER.-Superior to the
Best imported German Cologne, aud sold
at half The price. ap27 -eod3t
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

TAKEN INA number of hands were
taken in the Navy Yard yesterday.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

5UST NECGIV PER STEAM
81 Err ISAAC BELL FROM NEW YORK
Kelier's favorite packages Confectionery
The finest ever offered In this market-at
the exceedingly low prices of and 10
cents per package.
Also, q large lot of prime Oranges,
Dates, Citron Currants, Messina lemons,
CucoanGts, etc. All the above, IN large
quantities, offered at the lowest price
Imaginable for cash.
The public are respectfully Invited to
examine our stock.
Orders solicited and will be filled at
New York wholesale prices.
BLUE STORE,
NJ. S. Sonth Church street.
N. ti.-Sole agent Tor Keiier's Fancy
Candy packages for the State of Virginia
ia2f W. Ii. DUNN
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

MAY.-Tu-lay ushers in flower eu-
ameled May-the beautiful season of
moonlight, music, love, and flowers, Of
outdoor dancing, and fairy bowers.
Incident to this month are May-par-
ties, pic-nics, &C.. and the crowning Of
fair brows-merry Queens of May.
Welcome thrice welcome, beautiful
Queen of Months.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

THE WEATHER.--Tnis tickle jade has
certainly outdone herself in the last
week or so. A queer combination OF
sunshine, and shade, clouds, wind and
dust has been kept up all the time, the
whole tempered anon with both cool
and warm temperature. But of
rain--much needed and longed for
rain-we have had none. What will
become OF us, is serious question, if
the gifts of heaven be much longer
withheld. Our farmers are clamoring
for rain, which is very much needed for
the salvation OF crops of all sorts, but
especially the early fruit and vegeta-
bles. Our merchants, too, are much
annoyed by the dust which fills their
stores and Injuries their goods. 1t also
fills the eyes of pedestrians, and Injuries
their clothes. The weather, uow-a-
days is so coquettish that it is difficult
to make any calculation regarding it.
STOLE PIECE OF BEEF " esterday
afternoon a negro man went into the
grocery store of MIR. w. A. Williamson,
corner of Butte aud Catharine sts., for
the ostensible purpose of buying some
thing. Mr.. W., who was behind the
counter, had occasion to turn his back
for a moment, when the rascal took ad-
vantage of The opportunity to slip a
niece of beefin his basket. Fortunately,
however, he was detected by third
party in tie act, and his nefarious pur-
nose foilc,l. Mr.. W., thereupon seized
the rascal and called for help, but before
assistance reached him the rogue ou
loose and ran, making his escape. tie
| is known, however, and the "Johnnies
Twill, doubtless, "nab" him in day OF
| two
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01
THE DAY BOOK.
SATURDAY MORNING, May l, 1869


SALES THIS DAY.-Josiah Il. Jones
auctionecr, will sell in front of his auc.
ton room at 10 o'clock, horses, buggies,
wagons, carts, double guns, watches,
jewelry, furniture, and many other ar
ticles
w. R. Roberts, auctioneer, will offer
at his auction rooms, at ten o'clock, a
lot of horses; also, horse and truck.
MEETING OF THE HEALTH Board
The regular weekly meeting of this
Board was held yesterday at their office
on Main street. w. r. Harrison, w. H.
Turner, and Conway Whittle, Esqs,
members, and DR.. Granier, Health OFF,
Ger, were present
The President presented to the Board
the resignation of DR.. Samuel x. Jack
son as a member and Secretary of tho
same.
On motion, it was resolved that the
resignation OF Dr. jackson be accepted.
A communication was received from
W. j. Baker, accounting for not having
as yet complied with the order made at
the last meeting.
On consideration thereof it was re-
solved that further time be extended to
Mr.. Baker.
The complaint made by Mr.. w. F.
Shields was submitted to the Board
whereupon, it was resolved that the
matter be referred to the Inspector with
instructions to report to the next meet
ing.
An election of Secretary was had to
supply the vacancy, and Mr.. Conway
Whittle was elected to that office.
Resolved, that the filling of the va
cancy in the Board, caused by the res
ignation of DR.. Jackson. be deferred
until the next meeting.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-01

PHoToeRAPHY.-This is, indeed,
beautiful art, which transfers the image
Of the living to an inanimate surface.
We visited Holidays Gallery of Photo
graphic art the other day, and were
struck with the peculiar beauty, natural
expression, and scientific finish of the
myriad life>life pictures that ms! US at
every turn This old established gallery
is at No. IA (up stairs East Main
street. Remember this. and 60 TO Hob:
day when yon want q fine picture.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-14
SOUTHERN STATE STOCKS AS AN
INVESTMENT.

The New York Journal of Commerce,
in some plain talk to a nervous cOrre'
spondent' who bought Southern State
stocks low and now gets frightened be-
cause they are lower, gives the sound ad-
vice that mo man should touch a securi-
ty of this kind except for such portion
of his surplus as he can afford to put
away without anxiety in his place of safe
deposit and keep until it comes up to par
and pays its semiIannual dividend as reg
ularly as the bonds of the United States. q"
The Journalssys: "Our opinion of Souths
ern State stocks has not changed. We
regard them as good ultimate security
no matter what the price may be to-day
If they should sell tomorrow at 10 cents
on the dollar it would not affect our judg.
mentsof their value one iota But We say
now, as we said before, nervous, timld
people, although they may be able to live
for awhile without the interest, should
not buy them even for investment, az
every important change in the market
price would be interpreted by them al
| indicative of some new evidence regard
ing the ultimate security of their capital
1t is because of these accompanying con-
tingencies that the price is so low as Il
tempt buyers. But none should yield tt
that inducement who is likely to be KEEP
awake at night when the prise goeI
down" This is sound advice. Such per
sons should only invest in well~estab
lished securities, which generally com
mand q good price