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The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Eg" A Western editor, in response to
. subscriber, who grumbled that his pa
per was intolerably damp, says "that is
because there is so much due on it,"
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

EE- The new air line railroad between
Cincinnati and Louisville, running direct
through Kentucky, between the two cit
les, was opened lately,
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- The Off ,isl count Of the virginis
State vote at headquarters. Shove Walkers
majority to DO 1850
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- The two prominent candidates OF
the Radical party to succeed Ross Of Kan
sas, in the United States Senate, are two
administers Of the gospel--Kalloch and
Clarke. Neither could succeed in the pro.
fcssion, but they both make frs, rate Rad
leaders. Kal!och iel' from grace on &C.
count oil too hard liking for "whieky
skins" and women, and Clarke left the
profession bocause--well, because he could
no. Le both q radical and Christian
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Why should wood cutters never b
hungry! Because they can always have .
chop BY axing.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Why are teeth like verbs! They
are regular. irregular. and defective.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- The fast woman Of the ags-Rap-
id.Ann, .......
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
Mormon Horrors.

10 the practice of polygamy the Nor
mons sometimes trench upon what are
usually regarded rs the prohibited de-
grees Of consanguinity On this sub
ject mad no conversation with the
Mormons, but was informed by the
Gentiles tina one man is married to his
half sister, with whom he lives in the
city. The story runs that he first con-
suited Brigham as to the lawfulness of
such union, and was informed that as
Abraham married his half-sister, it was
right for saint to follow that exam
pile. When, however. the brother and
sister went TO be married, President
Young, being pleased with her appear
ance, married her himself and sent the
brother away, but soon discovering
good reasons for separation, he d.
vorced the lady, sent for her brother,
and married them to each other There
are instances where men have married
a mother and her daughter, while the
marriage of sisters is not uncommon.
One man who has only three wives,
married three of Brigham Young's
daughters, two of them being children
of the same mother. Divorce is not
difficult. 1t is only necessary for the
parties to appear before the proper
church authorities, and there relinquish
all claim to each other. 1t is said that
10 some cases the husband still con-
tinues to support the wife, but that is
not required, and all such manliness is
entirely Observation-Disclosures STAN
dard.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
"The Waist Of the Period

An indignant woman writes to the
London Times protest against the
London Lancet's remarks on tight-lac-
ing, She says:
"The writer in the Lancet says he
sees ladies STOPPING in consequence of
being tight-laced. Any person OF ex-
perience knows that wearing tight stays
of proper construction, and stiff enough
in front, produces exactly the contrary
effect Those whom he sees STOPPING
have either acquired the habit during
the late fashion of neglecting the figure,
or are led into it by wearing the stays
with weak steels in front, for which we
are indebted to the doctors, and which
are now found to produce also that very
dyspepsia which the writer in the Ian"
Get attributes to tight>lacing.
"He may learn from 'Fairholt's Cos.
tunes and other books that, in spite of
the denunciations of doctors of medicine
and theology, this fashion has fourished
throughout Europe for a thousand years
at least, with only very short occasional
Interruptions, and by no means among
our sex alone. And if he will for once
consult instead of advising those who
have had real experience of it, he will
learn that when practised judiciously it
is not only harmless, but often benef-
cial to health, and extremely pleasant.
We cannot even claim the credit of mar
tyrdom.
"a great number of letters to the
same effect as this has been published
in the last year or two, but in perlodi-
calls which are obscure compared with
the Times or should not have ventur-
ed to trou BILE you with this.
81 remain, sir, your obedient servant,
"Nor "A GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
THE WELL OF SYCHAR.
BY SIR EDWARD DENNY.

BY SIR EDWARD DENNY.
Sweet was the hour, o Lord, to Thee,
At Sychar's lonely we'll,
When poor outcast heard Thee there
Thy great salvation tell.
Thi ther she came; but, oh, her heart,
All filld with earthly care,
Dream'd not of Thee, nor thought to find
The Hope of Israel there.
Lord twas Thy power unseen that drew
The stray one to that place,
In solitude to learn from Thee
The secrets of Thy grace.
There Jacobs erring daughter found
Those streams unknown before,
The water brooks of life that made
The weary thirst no more.
And Lord, to us, as vile as she,
Thy gracious lips have told
That mystery of love reveapd
At Jacobs we'll of old.
In spirit, Lord, we've set with Thee
Beside the springing we'll
Of life and peace, and heard Thee there
Its healing virtues tell.
Dead to the world, we dream no more
OF earthly pleasures now;
Our deep, divine, unfailing spring
Ofgrace and glory Thou.
No hope ofrest in aught beside,
No beauty, Lord, we see;
And, like Samaria's daughter, seek
And find our aid in Thee.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
Row Much Wheat for a Barrel Of
Flour.

The question how much wheat does
If take to make a barrel Of flour is
often asked, and the answer is of a
general character, give bushels are all
owed" At the annual fair of the Du-
buoue county agricultural society in
1866, premium of $50 was offered for
the best barrel of -four made from
winter wheat, and also the same made
from spring wheat. A firm entered
one barrel of each, accompanied with
the statement that sixteen bushels OF
winter wheat yielded three barrels and
one hundred and three pounds of -four
at the rate of four bushels and fifteen
pounds of wheat to the barrel. Of
spring, fifty bushels yielded eleven bar
rels Of -four, being four bushels and
thirty-two pounds to the barrel. The
wheat was of fair quality and no
more.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
GOLDEN REMEDIES.

Ask Tor no other, take no other, and
you will save time, health. and money.
81 ,Ojo Reward for any class OF disease in
any stage " hich they fail to cure.
t,r. Rlchau's Golden Balsam No cures
Ulcers, liberated Sore Throat and Mouth,
Sore Eyes, Cutaneous or Skin EruptiOns,
Col per colol ed Blotches, Soreness of the
Scalp, Scrofula, De-. is the greatest Rem
oyatOr, Alt raLlve and Blood Purifier
known removes all disease from the sys.
ten, and leaves the blood pure and
healthy.
DR.. Richau's Golden Balsam No 2 cures
NJ ercurial Affections, rheumatism in all
its foI ms, whether from mel curry or other
causes gives immediate relief in all
cases. No dieting necessary. have thou
sands OF testimonials proving the mirac-
ulous cures effected by these remedies,
Price OF either No or No s. per bottle,
or bottles for SO.
DIR Rchau's Golden Antidote, safe,
speedy, pleasant and radical cure Tor all
Urinary arrangements, accompanied
with full directions. Price $3 per bottle.
DIR. Eichau's Golden EliXir d Amour, q
radical cure Tor ervous or General De-
blllty. in old or young: impartlng ener-
gy with wonderful effect. Price 30 per
bottle or bottles tor S9.
On receipt of price. these remedies will
be shipped TO any place, Prompt atten-
SION paid to all correspondence. None
genuine without the pame of "DR. RI
ChAUS GOLDEN REMEDIES, ID RICH
ARLS, sole Proprietor, blown in glass OF
bottles. Address
DIR D 3 RICHARDS,
No DIS Varlck street, New YORK.
I fl C ituls9 d III 10 9p m. Circulars en-
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
Great Distri b u t i o i
By the Metropolitan Gilt Go.
Cash Gifts TO the Amount OF $500. 900
EVER. TICKET DRAWS A PRIZE.

ST Elegant Rosewood Pianos,
...........,.... .... .each @-OV 70 @IVV
rs Elegant Rosewood Melo. oo
d1anS... ........., eacn 70 10 lOO
$50 Sewing Machlnes.".. ~ TO ~
$40 Gold Watches......... to 3UO
Cash Prizes, Silver Ware, &C.,
valued aG.....,..........'' SlVOu,oOo
"A chance to draw any OF the above
Prizes for ESQ. Tickets describing Prizes
are sealed in Envelopes ana well naked.
On receipt OF Csc. q sealed Ticket ID drawn
Without choice and sent by mall 10 any
address The prize named upon II Will
be delivered to The ticket. holder on pay
ment Of One Dollar. Prizes are immedl-
ately sent TO any address by express OF
return mail.
You Will know what your Pr 20 10 before
you pay iOrit. Any prize exchanged Tor
anotuer OF same value. No BLANKS. Our
patrons can depend on fair dealing.
REFERENCES :-We select the following
able Prizes and kindly permitted us 10
publish them: Andrew ] Burns. Chic go.
$1,000: Miss Clara Is Walker, Baltimore,
Plano, $500; James NJ Matthews. Detroit,
$1,000; John Andrews, Savannah, So,O0o;
Miss Agnes Simmons, Charleston, Piano,
Co., We publish no names without pof'
ission.
CPIsIoNs OF THE Press 49," he firm is
ebaDle and deserve their success. -
Weekly Tribune, May we Know
Herald, May 70. "a friend OF ours drew
d, 500 prlze, which was prompt receiy.
l.n-DatJy News, June 3.
Send for circular. L. beral inducem ents
to Agents. Satisfaction guarants ed.
Svery package of Sealed nveiopes con-
"a ms ONE CASH GIFT. six Tickets for I'll;
Is for ~; 81 ior S.: ITO for $l5. All letters
should be addressed 10
HAMPER, WILSON 4 CO.,
tG I-Y Broadway, New York
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
RNiT RE HAL l.
Coz. MAIN AND GRANNY SITS.

We desire to call the attention of the
public to our Extensive Assortment of
Flu RNITURE AND CARPETlNG
Which we are Offering at as Low Prices
as can be Bought in any Northern City.
OUR ESTABLISHMENT
Is the Largest of its kind In the South
and both Departments are Extensive
and Complete in every part cular. Our
Goods are all Manufactured to our own
order, with special reference to the re
quirem entS of our Trade.
Our Stock embraces eyory article in
the House Furniture or Carpeting line
including Chamber Sets from S25 to 500
Parlor Suits from S75 to $780, Uphols cred
IN every variety of Covering, and of the
latest pattern.
Extension Tables and Dining Room
Furniture in great variety, &C., &c.
We call especial attention 10 our Large
Stock of Carpeting, Oil Cloths, Mattings
and window Shades, to which we eX-
clusively devote the Ground Floor of our
Body's orusselis Carpeting.
SPY
Superine IS
and Hemp Carpeting.
Oil Cloths OF all widths and quality,
from "a yard to "a feet of the best Ameri-
can ana English Manufacture.
Our window Shade and Curtain De-
partment embraces every variety of
Goods in this line, rom the Cheapest Pa
per Shade to the most Expensive Damask
Curtain.
We have Large Assortment of Paper
Hanging, and are prepared to sell to the
Trade at manufacturers prices. We have
experienced Paper Hangers, and all our
work is garuanteed to give perfect salts
faction.
A large variety of Office Furniture.
We most respectfully solicit call as
we take great pleasure in showing goods
and can hold out great inducements to
purchasers.
S. A. STEVENS Il co.,
AUS Cor Main and GRANNY SITS
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
E. H.PER RNE.
A. ]. oGILvIE.
A. J. oGILvIE. E. H.PER RNE.
A. j. OGILVIE n COMPANY,
BLOCK & PUMP MAKERS,
Wide Water Street. above Church Street
NORFOLK VA, +t

Wide Water Street. above Church Street
NORFOLK, VA.
W7OULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens of Norfolk and Princess Anne
counties that they have purchased the
RIGHT to manufacture j. M. MILLS PA.
TENT WOODEN LIFT AND FORCE
PUMP for Wells and Cisterns. This
Pump is acknowledged by all that have
seen it to be the best Pump now in use,
AND IS BOUND TO SUPERsEDE ALL OTHERS
1t is easily worked child of five years
of age can perform the labor required to
draw water from well of ordinary depth,
and is not ct all liable to get out of Or
der; and, when necessary, can be repair
ed with as much ease and cheapness as
the old fashioned wooden pump. In
short, we stake our reputation, being
practical men, aud engaged In the manu-
facture of Pumps tor the past twenty
three years, upon the merits of this
Pump. 1t is the best thing ever offered
for drawing water cheap, durable, and
unsurpassed, and needs only to be seen to
be appreciated. The material used in it's
construction is of the best HEART PINE
TIMBER: therefore, the water is k pit
free from all impurities.
This Pump can now be seen in work.
ing order at our mandatory, and we COR
daily invite the citizens generally to
examine it for themselves.
sr4-lm ,..,.s,,,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
JOUVENS NOTORIOUS
Kid Glove Cleaner

Will instantly clean KID GLOVES, with
out ininring the most delicate
color, and is
ENTIRELY FREE FROM ANY ODOR
The Gloves can be cleaned on the hand
and worn Immediately.
One bottle will save you the price of doz
en- pairs of Gloves.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy
Goods dealers. |iU-F ~
PRICE 25 CENTS.
None genuine without the Sig
nature of
F. C. WELLS Il co.
1872 Fulton street, New York
ap7-lyd&w Wholesale Agents
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21

ER ANKLiN SAVINGS BANS,
OFFICE No, AZ BAWk S3REh2,
mo. B. WhITEHEAD. President.
Directors,
sAA'L ii. AoDaEs, ]. l. B.ooDGocp.
WIN. WARD, JNo. JAMES,
DIR. VIM. j. MOORE. j. q. POLLARD. a
JOS. G. DEAING, Cashse7.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
II IME. LIME. PLASTER, &C.


$4,000 Bushels of Agricultural Shell or
Stone Lime.
1000 bbls Rockland, Washington and
Va. Lines, momently expect
ed and in store.
500 bushels of Plastering Hair.
200, 900 Eastern and Yellow Pine Laths in
yard and expected.
$50 bbls. of fresh FF and FFF Calcin.
ed PlaSterS in store and mo.
mently expected.
$50 bbls. of fresh and pure Ground
Plaster, in store ana MON emit
ly expected.
1872 Tierces fresh and pure Ground
Plaster.
200 bbls. fresh Hydraulic or Rosendale
Cement, in store.
800 bales prime N Y Hay, in store.
rs bbls. Tar.
10000 Eastern Press and Richmond Paw
ing Bricks. For sale by
JOHN y. GAMMAGE,
sr4.3t "a Water street.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21

m G. n. LANGLEY, Ass't Cashier
MH- Th;s Bank IS Opsn for Basiness. 90
Interest at the rate OF SIX PER GENT
per annum Will be allowed on all existing
business. from the LIST of January, 1863
and also, on aII deposiLes hereafter made
from the date OF deposite until date O
wHndrawali ten days notice to be- requif
ed, however, before withdrawal. M
change in the rete OF inleresl--8 per cen
allowed On old dpposiues. The account
of the new Depositors are kept separat'
from those OF the old, SO as to answer tp'
demands cfIne new DepOsltors.
All indebted TO this Institution VII
please call and pay, or curtajI and renew
their paper. mnlS-lv
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
Farmers, Fruit Growers
and Truckers.

Ii AVING secured the Patent of the
IA MELLISH FRUIT BASKET we are
now building machinery to manufacture
the best and cheapest Berry Basket that
has yet been put upon the market. Our
machinery will have the capacity to turn
out from fifty to one hundred lhousan
Berry Baskets daily.
We will have samples of Baskets and
Chests and be prepared to take orders in
a few days:
srl4-tf BAIRD & ROPER
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
DRESENTS PRESENTS

DkESENTS. ESEN TS
We offer a fine line of the followins
goods, suitable foi Nresents to which we
invite attention
Papier Mache Writing Desks,
Ornamented Work Boxes,
Foiey's Superior Gold Pens,
Handsome Bibles and Prayers,
Bronze Husbands and Paper Weights
RogeIss Groups of Statuary,
American and Imported Chromos,
French Paper and Envelopes,
Chess Men and Boards, 7tFfliOt.f
Goodalps English Playing Cards,
Crihbsge Boards,
l,ante's Inferno, Illustrated by DOre.
Tennyson's Idyls, do do
kaulbach's Illustra tions, &C., &c.
WILSON d WALhE
APPS West Main street
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21
" o II $ A L. Il i.

n
A desirable FARM of 2lO acres superior
land. on the Western Branch, seven miles
rom the city, with excellent improve
menls, large number of fruit trees, straw
Also. a beautiful and productive FARM
of about 50 acres, near Bay View, North
ampton county, with large 9u asant ami al
heautifuI. This Farm possesses many
advantages, and will be sold low;
w. s. FORREST,
srl5 Real Estate Agent
9 Fl I T. D r Z NJ
xxv1TJ find at No. West Main Street,
w a large stock of school Books, States
scholars ompanions, SC, Stationery I1eaSy
Our Book are sold strictly at pup!isn-
er's prices. without regard to what tne y
cost that haiti there Is NO
pSTy Nose 1oS urchasing of us can have their
names D on their books, in gilt letters
~''n'u' . A''" WILSON 4 Wake.
srl0
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21

On and after "WEDNESDAY next, llth
August. the Passenger Trains over the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad will
run as follows: a Il-Il.. H., ~.
Leave Norfolk daily, at........... 600 A. NJ,
Arrive at Petersburg daily at.....9.20 4. n.
Leave Petersburg daily at .......,.4.00 r. NJ.
Arrive at Norfolk daily at..........7.20r r. N.
Connecting at Norfolk with steamships
OF Old Dominion steamship Go. tor New
YORK. ''1
Making close connection at Petersburg
with Passenger Trains Lf South Side Rail-
road TO ana from Lynehburg, Bristol,
Knoxvii =. Memphis, New Orleans, Mash
VILE, atlanta, and all points West and
South West.
Connecting also with Trains of Rich
nond aud Petersburg Railroad TO and
from Richmond.
HA- Baggage checked through.
+ j. ID. PROCTOR,
apl0 Master Trans OF Lation.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-21

We desire to call the attention of the
public to our Extensive Assortment of
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-05-06
WhatRum WfuDO.

Some years ago in one of the cOun-
ties of New York, a worthy man was
decoyed into a licensed tavern and
tempted to drink until he was drunk.
In the delirium of drunkenness he
went home and murdered his wife in a
most barbarous manner. He was car
ried TO Jail while drunk, and kept thro'
the night. Awakening in the morn
ing and looking upon the wall and
seeing the bars upon the windows, he
exclaimed:
"Is this a jail?"
ayes, you are in jail" answered
some one. ....--
"What am I here forg' was the
earnest inquiry.
"For MURDER" was the answer.
"Does my wife know it?'
"Your wife know it?'' said one
"Why, it is your wife you have killed.
On this announcement he dropped
as suddenly as though he had been
struck. dead.
Let it be remembered that the con-
istable,Who carried him to Jail sold him
the liquor which caused his drunken
ness, the justice who issued the war
rant was one of those who signed his
license, and the sheriff who hung him
also sold liquor and kept ten pin
alley.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-05-06
AMan in a Peddler' sPacI1.


A short time since, just at dark, a
peddler carrying large pack, ap-
peared atthe door Of wealthy farm
er in the town of Green G,rden, in
this comfy, and requested the priv
ilege of remaining over night. The
farmer being away from home, he was
informed BY the hired man that he
could not stay. He then requested
the privilege Of leaving his pack until
morning, as he was very tired and
could not carry it further that
night. This was granted, and the
pack deposited in one corner Of the
sitting room. During the evening
some of the females o the household
had occasion to move it, and taking
hold of it discovered that there was
something suspicious about the con-
tents. The hired man was called
and taking bold of it, found,
that it contained a man. He quick
ly stepped into an adjoining room and
returning with a revolver, motioned
the family to stand aside, and at once
proceeded to fire three shots into it.
A piercing shrek issued from it, and
on ripping off the outside covering a
man with a large bowie knife and a
revolver clinched in his hands, was
found weltering in his blood. Two Of
the shots had proved fatal. The
.neighbOrs were alarmed, but no ira
ces of the peddler who left the pre-
cious pack could be found. Thus, by
mere accident, doubtless a shocking
case OfrObbery, and perhaps murder,
was prevented. 1t was doubtless a
plot TO rob the farmer, as it was known
that he had large sum of money in
in the house. An inquest was held
over the body on the following morn
ing, and the verdict was that the kill
ing was justifable homicide. No clew
leading to the discovery of the
victim, OF his aecomplice, has, as yet,
been ascertained.-[ Joliet Gll) Sig
nal.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-05-06
sensible Rules.

A prudent old gentleman offers the
following rules for selEgoveFnment:
Always sit next the carver, atdin-
ner. t
Ask no woman her age.
Be civil to all rich uncles and
aunts,
Never joke with a policeman.
Take no notes with you to a fancy
bazaar, nothing but ''pOstal" p"
Your oldest hat, Of course, for an
evening party.
Don't play at chess with widow.
Never contradict a man who slut
ters.
Pull down the blind qefore you put
on your wig.
Make friends with the steward
aboard a steamer; there's no knowing
how soon you may be placed in his
power
In every strange house it is well to
inquire where the brandy is kept on
ly think if you were taken i'll in the
middle Of the night!
Never answer a crossing sweeper.
Pay him, or pass quickly and silently
on. One word and you are lost.
Keep your own secrets. Tell no
human being you dye yOIr whiskcrs.
Write not one more letter than you
can help. The man who Keeps up
large correspondence is a martyr,
tied, not to the stake, but to the post.
Wind up your conduct like your
watch, once every day, examining
infinitely whether you are "fast' or
aslOw .
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-05-06
/ Whole No. 17IO.
Pay IEhat Thou Orest.

When I see a husband spending his
money and his time in taverns, and
fOTsaking his wife and family, 1 say,
pay what thou oWest.
When I see a wife intent almost
solely upon dress, abandoning her do
nestle concerns to destruction, while
she is parading through the streets
to exhibit her divine person and ele-
CANT accomplishments, l say, pay
what thou OWest.
When I see a father OF mother neg
lecting the education Of their children,
and suffering them to run wild in the
streets in the high road to perdition,
without the smallest effort to rescue
them by parental authority. / say,
pay what thou OWest.
When I see a childawhO has been
tenderly brought up by fond and do
ting parents, treating them with dis
respect and inattentiOn, perhaps with
cruelty, in their old age, 1 say, in the
most emphatical manner, pay what
thou Owest.
When I see a man giving costly
entertainments; living in style OF
princely extravaganee, regardless OF
the ruinOur consequences to his for
tune and at the same time, putting
of the payment Of tradesmen's bills,
under lhe most frivolous pretenee, /
am ready to cry out, in a voice Of
thunder, pay what thou owost.