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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

COMMON COUNCIL. This aug ust body
after two attempts, finished unfinished
business on Wednesday night-all the
members being present. They made a
donation of $500 for the publication of
Maury's Physical Survey of Virginia.
Also, granted the Ferry Committee
full power to negotiate for loan of
$4,000, giving the ferry property as a
pledge for the payment of the same.
The Committee on Fire Department
urged the necessity of purchasing the
horses and harness of the Independent
Fire Company at $435, and allow $50
per month as running expenses. 1t
was adopted.
After allowing the usual monthly
bills, and accepting the several reports
of the different committees, adjourned
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

The PANIER.-This hump may be
considered as having passed into obliv-
ion in the shape in which it was first
presented to US. Its effect continues in
of the change in the cut
ting of the dress skirts which continue
to be very much gored in front but
fuller at the back.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

SHOOTING BIRDS AT This SEASON.
The shooting of birds, at this season of
the year, is simply cruel sport, and
the destruction of the 'feathered songs
ters' does much harm to fruit growers
and farmers. The birds are now kill
ling and eating insects, and insects
eggs, and thus assist ing tia ! . 49,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

ALL SMOKE AND NO FIRE.-Y yesterday
afternoon the attention of 'ye local was
called to quite large gathering in the
vicinity of the Ferry wharf. Arriving
upon the scene, you may imagine our
disappointment when, instead of live
item, we found that only trifling diff
cultys had occurred between a white
man and negro. The former, laboring
under too much spiritual influence,
knocked down the latter without any
provocation, it seems; for which he was
jailed, and will be examined before the
Mayor this morning.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

Our FRIEND S. Hudgins, the popular
grocer, still has a choice assortment of
groceries. Study your interest by givS
ing him a call.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

DIR. j. j. LAWRENCE can be consulted
upon diseases of the LIVER, BLOOD, KID
NEYs and NERVOUS SYSTEM, at his rooms,
No. Main street, Norfolk, Va.
81. Consultation free. mh4-3m
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

*STAvEs.-W o Pipe, AZ feet long, 8 in
ches wide and u inch thick on the thin
edge and all heart-dressed. e.
w . HID 3aa feet long, B inches wide,
and "a inch thick on thin edg8-dressed-
heart, -
with q due PROPORTION of pieces:of each
length, inches wide, and "a inch thick
on thin edge when dressed---all heart.
w y Bbi, feet 8 inches longs Inches
wide. aud n inch thick ON thin edge when
dressed. sfst&tH afl
including sap, or inches wide, clear OF
sap, and "a inch thiok Oh thin edge when
dressed. A little allowance should be
made for ShrInkage.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

AT WoRk.-The newly appointed
Street Inspector seems determined to
have the streets kept clean. We hope
he will continue in the way in which he
has commenced.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

TIE GREAT GAME.--Billiards IS the
leading game of the day. Lockhart d
Bros Cosmopolitan Rooms, in Mechan
ics' Hall, Main street. is desirable place
to spend your leisure hours. They have
ten splendid tables always i'll order; be
sides a reading room with all the leading
ournals on file. del7-H
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

LATE PAPERS.-We are under continu-
cd obligations to the Norfolk News Com
pany, No. "a Main street, for late dali
and weekly Northern papers, and periods
calls
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

RsT An attempt was made Tuesday
night to assassinate Josiah Turner, jr.,
editor of the Raleigh Sentinel. About
midnight a shot was fired through a
window of bis room. The assassin's
bullet failed of its mark, and he made
off. Mr.. Turner was sitting writing al
table, and the shot lodged in bed ir
the room. Great indignation is expires
sed at the occurrence.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

hA- Persons in 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 it's delivery.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE FOR WAR
"A timely use OF our Death TO Bed Bugs
will save you from annoyance and trou-
BILE in future.
mh19-Im SEAL IL NEWTON.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09
r OR Z S M u y L I'll
Mayors CoUhT, Portsmouth.-Mayor
Stokes presiding. April 8, 1869.
No business. City quiet.

CIRCUIT COURT, Judge Pitts presid-
ing. s-=sf". #ET
This court is still in session.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

FRIDAY MORNING, April 9, 1859.
OUR DOMESTIC MARVELLOUS do

Our DOMESTIC MARKET.-Our do
mestic market presented very Tempt
ing appearance yesterday morning.
The stalls were filed with cho ice meats
and vegetables, whilst the display of
fish, eggs and poultry would have done
credit to any city. If the people of
Norfolk do not live on the fat of the
land we don't know who do.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

The FRUIT.-So far the fruit in thi!
section, we are glad to hear, has no
been injured, and the prospect for 8
large peach crop is considered very
fattering .-Lynchburg News.
Jewell, the Radical candidate fol-
Governor of Connecticut, will have a
majority of about five hundred. The
Senator is composed of fourteen Radi-
Gals to seven Democrats, and the Ra-
ideals have about twenty majority in
the House.
Admiral Hoff has been ordered to
watch the Peruvian monitors, as well
as the expeditions expected from New
Orleans.
The Washington Chronicle publishes
a long list of persons in Virginia whose
names are expected to be in the next
bill for the removal of disabilities i.
When the bill is passed, we may pro-
duce this list.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

MAGISTRATES COURT. There will be
a session of this court to-day commence
ing at IL o'clock,
Persons wishing to get out licenses
SC. are notified to apply.
This court has been called by the
Mayor, in compliance with recent or
ner from headquarters, ordering the
| newly appointed magistrates to hold
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

WHITE FAwN PosTPoNED.-Owing
to the non.arrival of some of the ma
chinery of the great preparation for the
production of the White Fawn, it was
not presented according to announce
mont last evening at the Opera House,
but deferred until tonight. Tickets are
for sale at Wilson & Wakes bookstore
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

DIsTINGuE DREss.-The most dis
tingue dresses of the spring are tn ose
where the hat, dress, boots, gloves and
parasol are all of one color yet there
are parasols of every hue exposed in
the windows, and on the glove counters
the greenest of green gloves are offered
with the recommendation that they are
the newest. They certainly are the
very freshest, and make one think OF
the intensity of early vegetation.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

MAYORS COURT, Norfolk, Recorder
S. "A. Stevens presiding, April 8.
The record showed an increase yester-
day of delinquents.
William Pitts, negro, for breach OF
the peace, was admonished and dismiss
ed.
James Pitts, charged with the same
dismissed.
George Allen, for fighting, was bound
over for six months.
Amy Hunter and Alice Howard ne
groes, for breach of the peace, we've
bound over for six months.
Nothing else.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

SMALL TENEMENTs.--Sm tene-
ments-well situated--are in great de-
mand in this community and if well
and conveniently constructed in good
locations would be Immediately filled
We hope some of onr enterprising cap
italists will consider this matter. There
are many vacant lots in the northern,
western and eastern sections Of the city
admirably adapted to tenement build
ings, and there's no doubt but that the
amount invested IN this way would pay
a handsome per centage.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

ORDERED TO LEAVE THE ClTY.-The
Mayor released from Jail yesterday Il.
G. Poor and w. Fl. Howard, (whito,) on
condition that they would leave the
city at once. The former is a sailor,
and was put in Jail for continual drunk
enness and contempt of court; and the
latter on suspicion of having been i'm
plicated in the late robbery Of 9. A..
Smiths dry goods store. They are
both hard cases, and the city will be
better off without them.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

NAVAL ORDERs.-Captain Edward r
Calhoun has been directed to hold him
self in readiness for the command of;
and Lieut.. Commander Francis M. Bunoe
for duty on board, the Miantonomoh.
Lieut.. Commander A. n Mitchell is
detached from the Saratoga, to take eff
feet on the first Of May next, and grant
ed leave of absence from that date
Ensign w. Henricks and F. P. Gil
more ordered to the receiving ship New
Hampshire.
Chief Engineer George Sewell to the
navy yard New York.
The orders of Ensign VIM. G. Moore
to the Galena are revoked.
Ensign VIM. Watts is detached from
the receiving ship New Hampshire, and
upon the completion of his examination
to report for duty on board the Galena.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

PLANTING CoTToN.-Wo learn, says
an exchange, that some few planters
lower down upon the Wilmington road
have commenced planting cotton thus
early. As the month advances the
planting season will commence in earn
est, and the farmers duties for the year
will have begun.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

IN RESTS JUNIPER TAR.-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, 50 cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow la
Dels with white imprinted wrapper, such
as have been in use for six years. Take
no Others mhll.d&w2m
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09
DIED.

In Newtown, on Wednesday, after q
lingering Illness, Mrs. REBECCA BAL.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

Brevet Major McNett has been ap-
pointed Military Commissioner for the
Sixth Division, stationed at Petersburg,
in the place of Brevet Major 5. A. Por-
ter, appointed Second Auditor.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

RULES FOR SELF GOVERNMENT. Al.
ways sit next the carver if you can al
dinner.
Ask no woman her age.
Be civil to all rich uncles and aunts.
Never joke with policeman.
Take no notes with you to fancy
bazar; nothing but postal
Your oldest hat of course for an even
ing party.
Don't play at chest with widow.
Never contradict man who studies.
Pull down the blind before you put
on your wig.
Make friends with the steward on
board steamer; there's no knowing
how soon you may be placed in his
power.
In every strange house, it is well to
inquire where tho brandy is kept; only
think if you were taken ill in the mid
die OF the night.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

To BRICK MAKERS. The proprietor
of the "Frankliu Brick Machine" ad-
vertised in this paper, offers to test its
merits on the purchaser yard, requir-
ing no pay until his guarantees are per-
formed. This is an unusual opportunity
for our brick makers to get superior
machine without risk.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09
MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY

A N ESSAY for Young Men on the
N Crime OF Solitude, and the Dis
EASES and ABUSES which create i'm
pediments to MARRIAGE, with sure
means of relief. sent in sealed let
ter envelopes, free OF charge. Address
DR.. J. SKlLLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa. ja20-Dkw3m
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

JoTTINas.--On the farm of Doctor
Stands, in Prince George county, few
miles east of Petersburg. have recently
been picked up large number of stone
arrow-points-of various sizes and forms
1t is quite curious to notice the skill
with which they were fashioned, as also
their remarkable preservation
In the'Qdistribution of official tavors,
Grant always manages to push things
right under the noses of his relatives.
This keeps peace in the family.
Young men who hang around the
cities for months, looking for clerk
ship, will fluid splendid field of opera
tions in the country.
Some of our farmers have planted
corn, others are getting ready.
There will be less tobacco planted this
year than last.
Land to the value of $150,OOO has
been bought by recent settlers on the
Peninsula about Williamson re-.
They call the French women who kill
newly born infants 'angel-makers -
They are well represented in Norfolk.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-09

Arnold and Spangler have arrived in
Baltimore from the Dry Tortugas.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03
Report OF the Fort Branch High
School.

We, the Board of Education, being
present at the examination, on the
18th and Goth of November, 1869,
were highly pleased with the method
of teaching pursued by Prof. A. NJ.
Bryant, Principal. The pupils in the
various classes showed, Enthusiastically,
that the instruction had been thor
ough At the close of the examina-
ton, each pupil received a card, show
ing the class, standing, department
vorably with that Of any other school
in the county. The Board questioned
most of the classes on the difficult
parts of the subject under considera-
ton, and in nearly every case the an
swers were prompt and satisfactory.
Friday afternoon was chiefly de-
voted to defamation and the reading
of essays, some of which were of quite
a superior. cast. At the close of this
exercise, speeches were made by DIR.
Joseph Nicely, President of the Board; ;
Saml. Il. Dorsey, DR.. j. i. Dow, Rev.
I. NJ. Strain, Rev. w. r. Davis and
others.
The intermediate Department is in
charge of Mr.. Zachary L. Emmerson.
Part of the Board visited this room,
and were much pleased to see with
what promptness the pupils responded
to any questions asked them.
The Primary Room, is under the
care of Miss Nan Rosborough, and
embraces on its roll sixty-nine schol-
airs. Miss r. gave proof positive of
her ability, and We should be pleased
to see her advanced to higher posi-
ton.
Connected with the School is a
Lyceum, which holds weekly sessions.
Prof. Bryant is the presiding officer.
Friday night being their regular meet
| ing, the proceedings were made pub
lie, and the large and commodious
room of the Academic Department
was filed to overhol ing with we'll
pleased auditors. Before the debate
commenced, half an hour was spent
in calisthenic exercises, giving the
different sounds of the letters, and
reading various kinds of composition,
with the tones appropriate to the
subject. We feel proud of our School,
and would recommend parents and
guardians to send their children to it..
/ The mum Der of pupils in attendance
! the past term was 160.
The next term will commence Mon.
day, December 6. and close Friday,
February %, 1870. The Spring term
begins March IA, and ends June 10,
1870.
DR.. JOSEPH .NEELY, Pres't,
DR.. JOHN i. Dow. See,
SILAs HoLCoMB, SEN,
SAM'L i. DORSEY,
REV. Il. NJ. STRAIN,
Board of Education.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

THE correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Commercial accounts for the re.
cent purchase of the National hteli-
gencer in this wise
The sudden and unexpected success
of Mr.. Alexander Delmar in complet.
ing his purchase of the National In
telligencer is explained by the fact that
the Government Of Spain is said to
have sent, not long since, one hun
bred thousand dollars in gold to its
Minister here, to be used as fund
for the dissemination of arguments IN
favor Of its American policy, and that
a portion of that sum was appropri-
ated to the purchase of an organ In
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

ONE Of those delightful dinners Of
Dslmonico's. the thought of which
creates visions Of roast turkey, noun
tains Of delicious cakes, and myriads
of other delicacies, was participated
in BY the ladies aud gentlemen Of the
Nav York press en- Saturday evening
last. Greeley, Mr.. and Mrs. james
Parton, Samuel Brooks, Phoebe Cary
Whitelaw Reid, Mary Ames. NJ. M
Pomeroy, Mrs. CEoly (Jennie June1
Alice Cary, Carleton, DeLeon, Brown
Colburn. and host Of others were
present, and, if reports be true, die
ample justice to the good things be
fore them. Oliver johnson presided
Speeches were made, toasts drank
and o general good time had.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

MADISON COUNTY. KY, has ship
ped over 10000 hogs thus far this
season.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03
Baltimore and chic RaIlPOad-lts
Relations to the West.


In answer 20 the inquiries of the
Secretary of the Cincinnati Chamber
of Commerce, Vice President KING,
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
has written a letter, which will be
found of special interest to our pro-
duce shippers and merchants gener-
ally. Although it is specially ad-
dressed to the business men of Gin
cinnati, it is peculiarly applicable to
Evansville. We make the following
extracts from Dir. KING's letter:
The geographical advantages Of
Baltimore, as compared with other
large cities on the Atlantic seaboard,
to Cincinnati and the West and
Southwest, are shown by the follow
ing comparison of distances:
From Cincinnati to Baltimore, 5Se
miles.
From Cincinnati to Philadelphia,
by the shortest line, 66S miles.
From Cincinnati to New York by
the shortest line, 744 miles.
From Cincinnati to New York, by
the longest line, S84 miles.
1t will thus be seen that Baltimore
is nearer to Cincinnati than Philadel-
phia by eighty miles, and is nearer to
Cincinnati than New York, via the
shortest line, by one hundred and
ffty-six miles, and by the line via
Buffalo and the New York Central,
by two hundred and ninety six miles
The Baltimore and Ohio Company, in
connection with the Marietta and
Cincinnati Company, has availed oil
these advantages, By establishing and
generally maintaining rates to and
from the West, in favor Of Baltimore
as compared with Philadelphia. On
East bound freights.
$2-S2-$1-S1 per ton,
and on West bound freights,
$2-S2-$2-S1 per ton.
As compared with New York diff.
fererces ii favor of Baltimore are
still more marked, on East bound
freights being as follows:
$4-%4-$2-S2 per ton,
and on West bound freights
s5-s4-S4-s3 per ton.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03
Luck BER. &C.
ID 81 w FIR ~.
B UHLD z u 81
EMPORIUM.

We respectfully call your attention to a
brief list of Building Materials manufac-
tured for and kept on hand BIZ us. We
propose TO furnish everything required in
building. Our establishment comprises
combination never before attempted by
any enc house, we make Building Ma
terials specially; and from twenty-five
years experience as mechanic, manufac-
turer. and builder, we hatter ourselves
taat we can furnish articles in our line
more to the satisfaction OF builders, as re-
gards quality and fitness, than persons
with less experience assuring you that, If
our list comprises anything required by
you, We shall be most happy to forward
you, on application, our Price List.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

THEA! TEA!-A Il rye stock bought ggI
IL for CASH, and PAID FOR, COM ~
prisiDg Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson
GunPowder, Oolong, and English Break
fast Tea-near twenty varieties, ranging
III price rom aoci 10 ~ per pound. OuT
original packages-not "doctored and
mixed with damaged Teas, Liz e much of
the package Tea sent from the Eastern
cities. II yea want good Teas, have them
weighed out by yoIr Grocers.
VICKERY BROS,
de- 70 and 76 Main st.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

We are indebted to Hon J. L. Al
CORN, Of Mississippi, for copy Of his
address to the people Of that State
previous to sac election. General
ALcoRN is ons Of the strongest men
in the South, and his address is char
acterized By All that vigor Of thought
and expression for which he is noted
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

THE opening of the Pacific Rail
road has carried With it such volume
Of greenbaeks that the people OF Cai-
ifornia have come to like them. AS
evidence Of this we End that the Cen
trail Pacific Company instructs its
agents to receive, =" az cases green
backs rather than gold; indeed, that
coin will not be accepted az any
c,-o y
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03

Washington. The Iateligencer viii,
therefore, print all the latest Spanish
news in the future. and may be relied
upon as the official mouthpiece Of the
Spanish Government.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-03
THE LITTLE THIMBLE-RIaaER.

On last Saturday the Democracy Of
Center Township, Marion County, by
the deposit Of fifty Que printed tickets
in hat. selected a delegation to the
State Convention to represent about
three thousand eight hundred voters.
w. I'll. Talbot, Esq, managed the
affair, and il would not be worthy of
public notice except that some one in
his interest telegraphed the matter
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-21
e TRENCH R0OFsAA VALUABLE
SUGGESTION. $50

Editors Country Geatlem en- ,-+It has
been suggested by a friend that the new
style of French root which is becoming
50, common both IN. city and rural
architeetpre, Observation-Disclosures to
profitable Account, and at the same time
insure an amount of beauty. and con-
yeniencc,tbat us worth considering. y 2
The suggstiob is 10 have the cotering of
ooetse, strong gldSs,S ID, place of Slate. or
Shingles, and thus, by the admission Of
light and heat ,sthis part oflfho house
would lecome Jan admirable consorva-
tors, whore fruits and blowers would
flourish inI he rank est lusuriauce.s 10
cityir houses especially, wafer coul1
readily be introduced ID SO convneient a
manner, as 70 insure the proper degree
Of humidity, while the simplest possible
arrangement would secure ample vents
iation. Grapes of all kinds, dwarf fruit
trees of plum, apricot, peach, &C., &c ,
could be readily grown, as well as all
kinds Of aewers, and the atficfof one's
house become The most profitable and
delightful feature Of the domain. Glas:
suitably east could DO more chsaply
produced andapplied than Slate, or ever
good shingles, and would be quite a:
strong and durable as either The in
PRODUCTION ofcolored material would add
very slightly 70 The cost and could be
applied With yebarning efect.-J. b.
OKIE. al me. Cu2.d COM. Gent