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sNRUGS & MEDICINES, WHOLESALE
~ AND RErAIL.-C. II, HEINITSH, Ageut
has recently received from the Northern Cities
extensive supplies of Medicines. Chemicals, Pegfi-
merry, Dye Stutfs, Dye Wood, Psnts, Oils, Win
dow Glass, Patent MediciDes, Gnrdcn seeds, To
bacco, Scgars, snuff, SIC, Sc, 10 which they would
respectfully call the attention of the Public gene
rdy the following List contains portion OF
their Stock, which shey will sell upon as good
MEOICIN ES.
english oul American Ctomcl, Sulphatc Out
nine, Gum AOes, Gum Ca,uphor, Arrow oot Peru.
Wan Bark, Pearl Barley, English Galcncd Ma guc.
STA, Blue Pill Mass, Sulph. Morphia, Powdered ia
Up, Powd. lpecao' Rhober6, Super Corb Potoss,
+ fragocauth, Cinnamon, SIP Nitre, Balls Copaiva
Anttno, Wine, Opium, Iiquorice Foris. Camo.
mile Corrosive Sublimate, Aqua Ammonia. Tar
taric Acid, EPSON Salts, Laudanum. SIENNA, Oil
peppermint and all essential Oils Quicksilver
Magucsia Mamma Roll aud Flour sulphur, Alec
hol Borax, refined and crude, Red Preoipitatc
Gum Myrrh, Cantharidcs, Gum Tragecauth, Sar-
sapariila Spongcs, Walls, sc.
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS.
Nlndow Glass OF all sizes and qualities, White
Lead, dry aud in oil Red Lead, Litharrc, Spirits
r9tpcntinc, Putty, Whiting, Verdigris dry aud in
oil, Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow, Yellow Ochre,
Prussian Blue, Yermillion, Rotten Stone, Ivory
BLACK Cum G9pa Paint Brushes, all sizes, Rose
Leaf, Copper Bronze, White Chalk, Spanish Brown.
Venetian Red, sand Pepper, Pumice stone, Japan,
Copal,, Coach and lIarncss Varnish, Turkey i'm.
Der, Terra de Sienna, Red Chalk, Gum Shcllac.
Bright Varnish, Sash Tools all sizes, Black Lead
SUN DSA lSS.
Cochineal, Nutmegs, Macc. Cloves, Cinnamon,
Alspce, !9nglass, Cam Arabic, Tur key, Oil Roses
Vanilla Beans, Torquin Beans, Corander Seed.
Clrraway Seed, Auuisoed, Prarash, Salcratus
Whitc Jamaica Ginger, East India Ginger pepper
Supcrior7S parish Segars, Starch, Lquorice Bail.
Bath Brick Fir Blue Powdered Gingrr Root A.
um, Olive Oil, in bottles and baskets. Refined Salt
petre, Macabov Snuff, Scotch Snuff Indigo, CASTLE
soap Cloves, Castor Oil, in bottles Alcohol, Eric
ton Matches, Carbonate Ammonia Soda COR Wash.
ing, London Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, &c, SC.
The Subscribers take this method of returning
their sincere thanks 80 the Citizens Of Portsmouth.
GosPort and the ncighboring Counties for the pat
ronoge SO literally extended towards them, and
confidently assure them that every cxerUon will be
made on their part to merit continuance of the
same
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS aud FAMILY
RECElP rs compounded of the purcst ingredients
with accuracy and DESPATCH
Orders from Country Merchants, Physicians and
others, promptly and neatly executed and the pri
ces such az viii give entire - lisfacton.
% ~ Artic'es sold at this Establishment warrant-
ed Fresh and Genuine
C. II HFINITSH Acent
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INVITAK tOATED1

Are the result OF his labor. Their effects md the
general favor with which they have been received
IN all paris of the Uritcd States warrant tho pro-
est Improvement in medicine euer kno,1n. Unlike all
other pills these neither gripe, produce nausea nor
any other unpleasant sensation, while they are as
poiceyfl as it is possible for medicine TO be- md
he HARMLESS. For sale by
C.. II. HEINPTSH. AGENT
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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY


THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds,
l. Coughs, Asthma, and CONSUMPTION, is the HUN
GARIAN DALSAM OF LIFE, discovered by the ceIe-
brated Dr. Buchan, of London, England and introduced
into the United States under the immediate superntend
of the inventor.
The extraordinary of this medicine, in the
of Pulmonary diseas1s warrants the American
SlBIE CASES that can nc found in the community
that seek relief in rpin from any of the
remedies OF the day, 3ud have been given up by the
most distinguished Physicians CONFIRMED AND
INCURABLE. The Hungarian Basam has cured, and
will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. 1t is
quack nostrum, but standard English medicine, of
known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should he supplied
with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not only to
cOuneTaCt the cOnsunpvc tendencies of the climate,
but 10 be used preventive medicine i'll all cases of
Colds, Coughs, Splitting of Blood Pain in the Side and
Chest Irritation and Soreness of the Lungs Bronchitis
Difficulty of Breathing, Hectic Fever Night Sweats,
Emaciation and General Debility, Asthma, Influenza,
Hopping Cough, and Group.
Or Sold in large bottles at 81 per bottle with full diTec-
tions for the restoration of Health.
Pamphlets, containing mass of English and Ameri-
certificates, and other evidence, showing the
equaed merits of this Great English Remedy, may be
obtained of the Agents, gratuitOusy.
DAVID f. BRADLEE, sole Agent for the United
States, ITO Court street Boston.
7. w. DYoTT s. SONS. General Wholesale Agents.
No. 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia
SPECIAL DEPoT, at the Store OF Alexander Du.
vail & Co, No. III Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ a. Santos, King &
Toy, b. Emerson, Robertson& Cornick VIM.
II. Broug hton, Norfolk and by Druggists gen
orally throughout the United States.
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CtREAT DISCOVERY In TnN HEAL.

& NEEA'E 1BlSCOV ERK IN TIL y HEAL
" ING ARF.--lmportsnt to invalids and friends
OF the sick.Alcdicno, however eificacious has al
ways hccn taken with dissatisfaction by the sick ,
owing TO its unpleasant nature. Hence it has ever
been the study of all great physicians disguise its
nauseous taste. But their efforts have never been
crowned with complete success. 1t was left for Do
smith to accomplish. Having given the subject his
unremttng attention for nearly two years, he has
after spending considerable amount of MONEY
produced a medicine which, while it is every way
agreeable TO the paae is TO triumph over DIS
EASE and all opposition, and to repay him for his
devotion to the Improvement Of medical science
DIR O. REM SEgSU,EFsS
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WE ARE TURNING our The most val.
w liable collection Of Books, Stationary, and
F3n6y Articles eyer exhibited here, viz
school Books Of the most approved kind
fine assortment Of Writing PAPER,
Ink, steel Pens Quils, Waters &c
Musical nstrumentso fvarious kinds, very cheap.
handsome walking Canes, Riding Whips &c
a lot of beautiful Cutlery, embracing some Of
RofRers's superior Pocket Knives and the greatest
variety OF fancy articles all Chez prices than
ever. uOToCFc . rn
March IL w
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DIAPER HANGINGS AND BORDER
4 lNG.--Wc have for sale large stock of pa
PEt ilANGlNGS and BORDERING. which we
the above articles will please give US a call before
purchasing elsewhere.
w. II. II. HODGES & co.
w have also Just received lot of beautiful FIR F,
SCREENS. which we are selling very low
March 81
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
Corrcsponienee OF the National in'ellieeneer.

4 ~ NnU n II
N 80. ~, -
An immense gathering OF persons nhcnay '" '"e 'ePe
rance cause took place ut the tabernacle as'
The eserescs were interesting and the prize Of hun
JreJ dollars offered for tho beet temperance Essay
$1,000 =, n rh,,y ~ p,,oLIv, I'll, d.l.y,t,a ,,nt
" -, -, -, =, a.. -, ,..... I. v
''A'oan' oppose "' '"'e"'"''"' " '' nc 49,
exemphng tins city from It's operation iepo''eo a' 'ne
prospects Of their quito favorable.
The Mexican Minister, General Amontc, embarked
with anily Cor Vera Cruz Anahuac Thursday
Both his departure and the OF deeply be
GREETED. In his diplomatic and social intercourse while
this country he has shown himself the and
the gentleman. What contrast do his official communi.
cations To Government prcsen TO those which have
made MIR. Shannons name memorable IN the history OF
American diplomacy! regret TO say thatGe Almonc
has little hope Of an anieabe settlement Of the Texas dis
putc.
The ship Naichsz which arrived here the ID instant
from Cluna made the run in 10 days and hours-which
said be- the shortest passage record. She brings
Intelligence Of interest. tt... a.
letter from Mr.. Van Mes the Collector OF this port.
appears the Herald which he assigns his
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
To thr Edifsrsof Tie IYhig .

O
ave panied in this region your divisions in
Richmond where the Wings have always noble an
example Of unity and harmony. write TO you through
disturbing 10 the Wings VI the State than you
well suppose"
(Our Amherst friend believe need give himself no
uncasnes dis superstition lin another part Of his letter.
lha, the election OF Bolts will be compromised by the little
here is hope faacious, although know WELL that
that got up by certain managers who are yet he.
hind the order defeat him. fully expected by
thcn venerable neghbor and Loco Focoism at large
produce that effect. That ind good Whgs-some
othc OF ls4O though bat very few ihen-shoud
lend their aid 10 this purposes the thing
which every Wing depore MIR. Lyons himself aud
his S sgners have already fully exoneraed from any
participation in knowledge Of the plot; but we canno,
bst believe that this hrebrand first lighted AT Loco
Foco furnace for the purpose Of being projected the
Wing ranks critical period Else tchy push Mr. Lyons
when he himself says he does tho p,cel
When the inialbe Consequence OF urging Texas Joint
Resolution AnacSaons be discord and discussion
When Mr.. SeddOns election could alone be hoped for
from squabbling in the Wing ranks All this TO distant
and impartial observers, well those the scene
looks as Interior purpose in contemplation Of more
moment than the election Of City Delegate.
Bat the split here really of far less than it
Is imagined 10 be At distance The majority OF the
Wing party remain firm aud iniexble and ara not to be
ssucod deaich themselves from the main body of h.r
friends. by Democratic wes; ard the the Wings see
h1w delighted the Bocos and what mighty hopes they
have conceived from Wig dscord of defeating Bolts and
even the Wings of Richmond, the the old spirit will
show ITSELF il did Saturday night under the eoqueGce
9MaFesG W demseRe3 md thoir eaase)
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
KING 4 OuEEN,

We hope the Wings Of this county will pardon the ear
aPpcal which make them, TO try once more by
enthusiastic and united effort, to replace King Queen
upon the old Republican ground OF the Jeersonan and
Madisonian different from "Modern Democracy"
light il from darkness! We assured that such
opportunity has offered Tor years. What say whs oi
King & Queen! Will you TRY We ask it in the
OF your brethren throughout Virginia, who pcrcevng the
Importance of the legislature 10 their eniite
duty 10y which includes the aud the fate
the COUNTRY. TRY. MIR. Lumpkin cannot head
you, but Beverly D. Roy you will fad leader worthy OF
your utmost cxerions!
Letus inrcat you not to faint by the way They
who, in this life, expect accomplish any thing worthy Of
Of contributing their self
apprcbation--must consult disence--and diligence
only, but perseverance, only but
the ntexibe determination 10 succeed! Success is very
often SIMPLY but the result % tina indomitablc will
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
KING & QUEEN.

To THE EDITORS RICHMOND VINO:
Allow me small space in your Journal TO call the nj
tenton Of the Wings Of King Queen the proprety Of
bringing out some good and influential Wing, harness
himself for the struggle that 10 about our county
All iha, have at heart the Wing proper should net
now in that determined and concerted manner that has
generally characterized the party in their too frequent n
successful cndeavcrs. John Gaines Esq, the Democrac
candidate ia man. that has been heretofore greatly welded
TO Inc principles thabbc Wing party maintained and bat
tied Tor in 1910; but now equally much devoted to c
coiocoism And think, will, sangune and buoyant hopes
shsi, with due perseverance, and sieaasi intention Of ac
complaining our aim, succeed in tile defeat Of our
opponents. by having in the field u true, genuine and
staunch Whs-o OF which Is to be found in the person Of
aud principles OF our worthy counyman DIR. Beverley d.
Roy For the purpose OF accomplishing important ends
which VIC have At stake il should invigoraie and excite
every wing 10 energetic action TO wit: majority In our
next Legislature that would confidently ensure the election
Of Wing Senator and Governor. dome muy think tho
prospects gloomy, but act, and stGnd the chance.
Il VOTER oF KING 81 QuIrs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
re tie Editors of The Wig:

1s tie Editors of the WAig:
Gendsmea have appealed 10 the writer OF en- ar
tele, Published by you, signed Not Con,.taent in
which commentary made the debate a Kini-
William Court House. between Messrs. Newton and Hun
ter You ask whether the writer satisfied that
you obnoxious the charge Of denuncation -
Yo1r honorable and prompt willingness let BY gones
be BY goncs" just what generous and manly forget
fulness Of self would dictate You may have
erred in opening the fire upon Newton he certainly did,
"a his harh language towards you Exercise the
minded and noble secontro and you will yet put
sbamo the Mochayel of Mr. Richie and his
ssssltes broad dssension in the Wing ranks
candy epilheis with none and with your zeal and ability
do good will yet the triumph Of pure principles
Without undertaking endorse Mr.. Newons discretios
allow the writer sdmrc his earnestness and sincerity
qualities which among politicians than
gels visits IL has been well said that If Mnis
20 justify his conduct his intimate circle, the
msxims Of pure and lofty patriotism by which he defends
In Parliament no would probably be reminded that
the reporters shut and there for
humbus.' mot A CONSTITUENTS"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
COUNTY OF sURRY-cLAY STATUE.

MIA meeting OF the wing Ladies Of Surry county, holden
In pursuance Of notice in tho Lower Church in said county
on Friday the 4h day Of Apn 1885, the purpo,e of
forming themselves into society aid in the erection of
Statue 10 Henry Clay-On motion, Mrs. James Wilson
was called TO the Chair, and Dr. N Jones appointed Sc
efeary; when the following preamble aud were
offered, and unanimously adopted:
The Ladies Of Sury county hereby form themselves into
an asociton, Tor the purpose Of aiding in raising the
cersary means u erecting Statue to Henry Clay as
testimonial Of their opinion Of his eminent and
public services, and his wollied and exalted patriotism
CONSTITUTION:
Art l. This association shall be called the Surry County
Association Of Wing Ladies' formed for the purpose Of aid
ing in the erection Of a Statue TO Henry Clay.
Art 2. The officers Of this Association shall consist Of
President and four Vice Presidents Secretary Treasurer
and Board Of Directors aud ColIeeiors.
Art. 3. The payment Of one dollar shall constitute mom
bofship IN this Association.
Art. 4. Collections aud donations shall be paid over 10
the Treasurer early practicable aud be forwarded
by him to the Treasurer Of the parent Association Rich
mond
Art, 5. A meeting Of the Society msy be called at any
time and place in the county, by the President by one Of
the Vice Presidents.
The following persons were unanimously elected officers;
Mrs. James Wilson, President
9 !! y. 4 /. r mSsiip,. W.. p,..,,..,.
II. Mason, vice ffes'oeh's'
J. II. Hawkins,
And ~ Jones Secretary snd Jacob Fauloon Treasurer
The following Ladies were appointed Collectors by the
President
Mis-. NJ. A. Orgsin. Mrs. Joseph Pfetlow,
e q. Mnnfs, A. Savedge,
W. r. Sledge, II. w. Iolcmsn,
Alex. FaisOn, 4" james Carroll,
WIN. VI. West, Miss 8. Harrison,
Fs' Ruffn, " Antoineue Blow.
DIRECTORS;
Jos. A.. Graves, Wm. Carter, WIN. r. Ifsvkins, and
John Avery
On motion, Received That tho proceedings OF this As
ISOLATION be forwarded the Richmond Wing for publicly
ton, and thst the Norfolk Herald be requested copy.
ELIZA VI. WILSON, Pfendc1t
J. NJ JoHFs, Secretary.
WASHINGTON, April q, 1916.
To rar Ep.ToRs TVS BADusoRE PartIoT.
IN my letter in Mondays Psuot the curious word
qu''oness" was misprni, msdo gu, Of sequgdyene.s
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RICHMOND MARKETS.


April :. 1875
TOBACCO Inspections quite full. We as,,. l.
new, SIl,2l; Common Leaf S3ts3l and 4; .,aI,.'
Slt,al aud S. Good 45taG aad ca; Fine S7.luI 49,
quality; fine manufacturing Descriptions IS To ia.
- GRAIN wheat as to IS cts. Corn 40 q, 4aI ...
Oats from wagons aud Dspo, 10 u 3oc.
TEAS-ln,perial and Gunpo der 7sc. to n so M. -,
5va75c.
wIlISkEY-Bbls 2tc.; hhds. CSC. ,,ar
cANDLES--spern ass3Uc; Patent Spsm <oc. Halls
Patent l3c; Tsllow i0al23.
cofFEE-Rio ca to 7ie; L,guayrs 7a7S; ST D,mov,
6A,0; Java l0hlte.
CLovERsEED-S4 90 pc, bushsl.
HERDS GRAsS-s7ie. do.
TIMOTHY Do.-43 50 per bushsi.
FISiI-New No. Shsd es,s.sO No new H.,,,..
have arrived. ..-l.Hr -..t.
fLouR-Superfnc o<s,<a.
IRoN-Pg English $50; Sweden 800; Tr.d...,
$50. ----.----.-.. 80.
MoLAsSES-Poro RE, 3ie; Orleans 35e; Cub. N.
oIL--wia,sr S95alO0; Fan strained s0ass wh,l. !.
bbl-. Ale.
OvISIONS-Bscon (hog round) 7e. Lard 81.
PLAlSTER-S45 on Bsxis Bank. lrfu
SUGARS--St Croix Sai0c; Porto Rico sb,7s-; N.u
Orleans 81 to 7Ae.
SlOT-5ic. Grf.
SALT-whah 81, 60; Store 1l,75.
CATTLE-Beef from s3i To ~; Sheep from 81 10 n,
Philadelphia -" laii prem. North Carolina iai D.,
South Carolina Ads Wheeling Adj,
Treasury Notes I prem. Tennessee 3J.
Alabama lOd Specie Apreu
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
lily CANVASS.

There being some expectation that the approachlng gen.
ernl meeting Of the Wings will select Wing candidate
from the whole body OF Wing citizens untrammeed by
previous nominations, have received communications
nominating two good and true Whgs: These we have not
the space 10 publish length One brings forward the
name Of NICHOLAS MILLS n man of sound, excel.
iehl and experience, and uniform Whie; the other
of LEWIS w. CHAMBERLAYNE, as Wing without
shadow OF turning, and who has occasion TO dene
his posidon; moreover an informed politician and good
debaieT.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
N. Y. MARKETS, April S. lsa5.

CorroS-Tho sales for the week sg.n large amount,
ing the close Of last evening 100 bses including
TO- 400 Upland and Florida inferior 43s5; ordinary TO good
ordinary SLASH middlng to good middng 5la6A; udding
and 1900 bales Mobile aud New Orleans Inferior 5a5i;
ordinary good ordinary 81 mddlng good mddny
6s,6i mddng fair 4, fair 6ii7t fully fair 75a7i; aud
good air Sss3 The arrivals during the period
1901 bale The prices Of Upland and Florida arc
and in Instances OF cent ID. higher than On
Saturday last. We quote rs follows.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
LAND FOR SALE!

WILL be sold, privately, 10 or 40 acres Of
w heavily numbered Land stuaed inmetay the road
ie Heesaniosvc Turnpike. There
cicacd afi and The balenos well Hbeed poo
hickory The land eoEd be made desirable county
festence gentleman Richmond being only 81
fbs purchase money b. rDsdc ron a wood there
For furber particulars sp
ply 20 Edwin Burnisy Joseph Hooper.
TERJs-one ihhdessh and credit the baBee
well secured 9p swim
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
TRISTEE,S SALE.

10y virtue Of deed Of trust executed by Joseph
- Ride undersigned for The purpose of
essins psyaent of money Dr. Benz puva and
March Isf3 and duly recorded the
County Court ss1 ~ trustee proceed
pse-r upper part o HeWieO county to the
hrhes RsDAY 9ld day Of Ue present
noah Apr day thseaer the follow
SOD cfsobai propey conveyed by ssd deed 70 WI
of tsnf about ~ which the sad Riddle
Cows Reds Hsusehoh and Krcbsn
gsrnfure n tssd containing be the
VIII nher aees specified trss deed
SONAR shsa sosvey cHy such vested ~
~ deed.
40 s-easaat PETER TINsIEY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08
DESPERATE AFFRAY.

most bloody ARRAY occurred in fernando between
several men, some eight days since the full paricu
lars Of which we have in vain been waiting receive
IL occurred between r. j. Maock, Esq, and his brother
aud overseer on SIDE and Mr. Forrest on the other
the Mafocks had dispute with another person.
when Young Mr.. Forrest made interfering remarks;
time nter which he and the Matlocks wheE
ciing language between them which induced Of
Mxocks raise stick TO strike Forrest, who imme
dissey drew revolving pistol and set il to work fast
possible shooting both Of the Maocks through; the
RI through the shoulder and the upper part Of
die brcss and the other through the which has since
been amputaicd Mr. j. Matock iios in doubtful state
yong Mr.. Forrest also received slight pistol wound in
his arm The most melancholy part Of the bloody ARRAY
the death Of old Mr. Foest. father OF the oner who
stood some yards off, during the ARRAY Offering ntcer.
ancc; IL is said he deliberately shot down by Mr..
Msdocs oyorscer without the least provocaton; other
reports say The pistol aimed at him; the
IN Jail NJ. Forreyi a most worthy and estmnbe
citzen.-l Memphis Eagle
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-08

We have received letter from Christopher ID. Temp.
kins Es Coroner of Mathews county. Virgins giving
account Of inquest held by him the let instant on ie
body Of Captain j. Hammond. found floating the day pre-
vioos the Pankaiank river. This gentleman pas.
senger IN the schooner Thomas Hooper, Of this port,
trip from Antigua end drowned together with
the Of the schooner, and Of the crew, by the up
setting Of IN the river where his body found
IL vii shsrd his friends and relatives satisfaction learn
that Lis body dsconily inferred On it found
gold watch pencil. three dollars IN silver and other
tees u little value. This Coronors letter. containing
further particulars Of interest the friends Of the deceased
Can be seen At the counting room Of the American.
BdH Anp.