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GREAT VEMENT!--COLORED
VI DAGuERREOIYPE POETRAIrS-L IL

GREAT IMPROVEMENTS
" DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS.-J. II.
WH!TEHURST has the pleasure to announce to
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, that he has again returned and is prepared
10 serve all who may favor him with their patron
age.
Pictures aiken in the most beautiful and per-
feet style OF the Art, put up in elegant Cases,
very moderate cost, equally we'll in clear, cloudy,
aud even in stormy weather, and warranted not to
fade or rub OIL The public generally invited
To call and examine his specimens, whether they
sit not. He is assured, from the liberal patron
ago which nc has received, in both Northern and
Southern Cities, that he will be able to give entire
satisfaction See Rooms Corner of Main and Tai
bert ats, over Dorncy's Dry Goods Store, Norfolk
for short time only Also l7OI Main street, oppo.
site the Banks. in Richmond. Aug 2O-tf
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A. ARD.-P. s. a. p. HOW. Engineers Iron and
~ Brass Founders, Briggs Point, Norfolk Are
nov prepared 10 contract for executing any kind Of
SIEAM ENGINES, AGRICULTURAL IMPIE
MENTS, and Machincrv in general
,Oriers left at G. & G. Reds, No. ., Ncwton,s
wharf, or Mr.. John Nash, Corner of High and
crawford street Portsmouth, will be promptly al
'ei'"cu TO- May l2-6m.
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DURSU ANT TO q decree OF the Court of Nor
folk County in the suit of John c. Weston "a
Salnst WIN. H. Wilson, administrator, de bens
non with the Will annexed, of Cary Weston de-
ceased, and Mary j. Weston, an infant, bearing
do te on the 26h July, ls45; a very valuable Tract
oil JoNIPER SW AMP LAND, situated in the Pa.
'lsh OF Portsmouth, and containing three thousand
aud fifty acres more or less, will he sold at public
auction before the Court House door of Norfolk
County, on MONDAY, the Goth day of October
next, (oelng Court Day) at ~ O'Clock. Terms of
Sale, credit of six months, the purchaser to give
bond with good security, and the Deed to be re.
served until the purchase money be paid
VIM. III. WILSON, Administrator
de benis non with Will! annexed of
Sep 27--3tawtds Cary Weston deceased
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SHIP NEWS
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
"WEDNESDAY. October Is.


Ma "WEDNESDAY, October Is.
WIS., ~ ARRIVED,
Steamer Osceola, Mitchell, fin Washington.
Steamer Curtis Peck, Davis, fm Richmond
Schr Marion, Jackmau, fin Jeremie, lSt. Domin-
COL bound to Boston, but in in distress, 10 j. III
Johnston.
Schr John Simmons, Small fun Boston, mdze to
H. b. Reardop. q. Hall, Myers & Co, Robertson &
Branda, J. Armand, ]. II. 4 C. Rowland, Paul
Preram h Co. d. T. Murden, Herman s. Co. Mer-
win & Co.. S. o. Merwin & Bro, F. Smith & Co.,
d.. f. Watts, Watts & Hunter, Ports.
Schr Madison, Keller, from Thomasten, lime To
Robertson & Branda.
Schr Leopard, laramie, FIN Petersburg flour to
Butler & Comp, and domestic goods to j. H. & C.
R,wland.
Schr Elizabeth Emily, Williams, FIN PETERSBURG
-four to Smith & Fisher. and tobacco to ]. Wills
Schr BENZ LeC0inpte, Jeffries, from Rappahan-
mock, corn to w. III. Garnett & Co
Packet sloops New Packet, Adams; A. II Shuttle,
Whcadon, I'm Smithfeld, bacon, &C., to the mas
te,s.
Pilot boat Reindeer, Skinner FIN a cruise
Schr President Jackson, Sa yder, fin North Caro-
lima. turPentine, beeswax and slaves to j. D. Thurs.
ton.
THURSDAY, October Is.
-. ARRIVED,
Brig Tom Pain, Anderson, from New York. in
ballast, to Jas. F. Hunter.
Schr Mary Eliza. Williams, FIN Gloucester, with
produce to the master.
Sloop Paweatue, Davis, I'm Bristol, r. !. with po-
ia oes, onions and apples, to p. F. Schlieckcr.
Schr Providence, Kerwan, Is hours from Balt-
m,rc, with mdzc to J. Fl. & C. Rowland, Josiah
Wills. r. A. Worrell, JAS d. Gordon & Co., F..
Dccorms.
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FOR REM

FOR RENT, my STORE AND DWELLING
on crawford street, one of the best Business
Stands in the place. Immediate possession "ivc,
of the Store, and the Dwelling on the LIST of Noycm.
Der To good Tenant the rent will be moderate.
For terms apply to the subscriber. in Portsmouth
or to Farant & Loudon in Norfolk Va
OCt o-2dw4w GEORGE w FAPANT
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J. NJ FREEMAN, Norfolk.

g WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
-. Law, Portsmouth, Va
Or Office in Bourke's New Buidlno Higb strect
where he will be pleased to see all persons having
business in the line of his profession Sen Is
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT,
O. And possession given on January LIST 1876
s=oz Two large and comfortable Dwelling Hous-
S-l-1cs on Dinwdde street, at present occupied
ny mr. Jno Haynes and Jno. r. Kiby and scre
al stores and Dwelling Houses on Hi Oh street, as
Mei. as number OF Houses suitable for small fam
iiics In Portsmouth, Gosport and Newtown.
Ferry. NAV ''e
=, Apply to the subscriber in Norfolk, or Jno. X
oooKe' portsmouth "A. II. NJ. COOKE.
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ENOR RENT, for the ensuing year, the BRICK
II HOUSE on Crawford street, at present occn.
pied by David Griffith, Esq. 1t is we'll situated for
Boarding House, or Private Dwelling. For terms
apply to SAMUEL B. BROWNE
Oct9 Crawford House.
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BELLS HATS.


I. !. !. !:
There is article in the wardrobe
- - OF n gentleman of taste to which moro
- /attention is paid than to the HAT, and
I the skill and ingenuity of the best
II 4 workmcp are taxed TO produce an ar
tc(SsAsSSSSN ticle which shall suit the public The
subscriber Tho has had many years
OF experience at his business, has Just finished his
FALL HATS, which he offers TO the beau monde
as possessing every requisite that be devised
ihcy are graceful in appearance fautlcss in style,
becoming tn every cast of features, and at the me
TUE light, durable and economical. A single tri.
al VIII convince the most sceptical that the Hats
made by the subscriber may safely defy COMPETE
ton ROBERT BELL,
Sign of the Panther High street,
oct Portsmouth. Va.
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COFFEE, &c.--2sO bags Prime Green Rio Cof-
~ fee,
70 bags Government Java Coffee,
~ boxes Sperm Candles,
IN do Chemical Wax do,
~ hhds p II. and n. o. Sugar,
3 pipes Holland Gin,
0o hhds p r.. Martinique, Cuba and Sugar
90, House Molasses,
ivS 6bls Apple Brandy,
gu boxes and half boxes Loaf Sugar.
90 90 90 Pearl and No Starch,
I69 Dds New Orleans Molasses
ZVV DO Cut and Gross Hcrrrnps.
~ oSI pipes and or casks Cognoc Brandy,
Sep2b J. wits f,orogy,... -.
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GORDAN,s LOTTERY OFFICE.

GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE.
Drawing Alexandria Lottery Extra Glass No. 245
%, 10, %, IS, 30, 3, "a, %, 10, 81, IS, %, 3d.
SPLENDID SCHEMES.
This Day only!
3Prizes of 10 O00--30 Prizes of 3 ,OOO.
10 Numbers, 10 Drawn Ballots
Alexandria Lottery Extra Class No. 246
Drawing received Tomorrow Morning.
pitals,-l0O0O 10 900, 10000 5000, i45, 80 OF
1000, zoos, l5Gs, zoos. SOS, 4Os, 30s, &c.
Tickets only S5-Shares in proportion.
DRAWS THIS DAY!
$4,000!
10 Prizes of 1000.
10 Numbers, ID Drawn Ballots.
Consolidated Lottery, Extra Glass No. l3,
Drawing received Saturday Morning.
Capitals IL 600, 900, 300. ,l64, 10 of 1000,
4O0s, zoos, 1905, zoos, 75s, 30s, 25s, &c.
Tickets only $4-Shares in proportion.
Tickets to be had at JNO ID. GORDAN'S,
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk,
Where the highest premium is paid for Gold,
Silver, and Specie Checks. Oct l6
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NTOTICE.-A PETITION will be presented to
IN the next General Assembly of Virginia pray
ing the passage of Act, to require the Trustees
isting debt OF the town among the owners of the
Real Estate, according to the assessed value there
of, in the year 1915 and requiring the said Trus-
tees, and their successors in office TO levy tax up
on the Real Estate in said Town, each and every
year for twelve successive years, a sum equal to
ONE-TWELFTH of the amount of the debt and
the interest thereon accrung and to authorize the
said Trustees TO grant exemption from taxation
on any lots, pcices parcels of lands for twelve
years from the passage of the act upon the pay
ment OF the proportion of the debt, the said lot
piece or parcel of land may be assessed with
Oct l4-3aw4w
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COME AND SEE THE BARGAINs.-

SHAWLS, SHAWLS, SHAWLS.-JOHN
~ COOKE & CO., now Offering for sale very
large and well selected Stock of SHAWLS, to
which they invite the attention of the ladies' and
all who desire neat, cheap, warm, and good arti
clc They are in part follows:
Super So Striped. Plain and Fig'd Silk Shawls.
Do 9-4 Cashmere do of the latest patterns and
styles.
Super Thibct Wool do, Brocha do, Merino do,
Zephyr Wool do, very large and pretty Mousalinc
de Lane do, some of which arc white and hand.
somely embroidered; Nett do, Prusian do, and al
go large supply of Black Thibet and Muslin de
Lame Shawls Black Silk Mantas &c all OF
which they will sell low for the money.
Oct6 JOHN COOKE 4 co, High st.
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FARM FOR RENT.

An u. ON THE WESTERN
&C., !: {: !:
a>-as'>~ few minutes rowing will bring
produce to- market, and is excellent quality OF
soil On the premises is new two Story Dwelling
House, and necessary Out HOUSES all in thorough
repair The whole will be rented to the highest
bidder Tor 1916, on MONDAY next Goth instant,
that being Court day, before the Court House door
In Portsmouth.
Oct 10 JOHN S. WHITE, Administrator.
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WILLIAM REID.
WATCH AND CLOCK REPAlRING.

~ The Subscribers respectful
SS"S y inform the inhabitants of
SS ~> Portsmouth and Norfolk that
rs >NNT " MIR. Andrew Robinson has
HFs\ <NNI commenced the WATCH &
VIZ GHSS CLOCK REPAIRING BUSI-
ally !. <ITEa5 NESS ut the Stand formerly
N1I< =: ~ . So occupied by C. w Hcydon.
=, -" 1.4'-s:--@sss and they would say to the
Fu0hc that he has served regular apprenticeship
AT the business ana has been engaged for the last
ten years, Repairing fine WATCHES & CIOCES.
therefore, he hat'ers himself that his abilities arc
Such' as to give satisfaction TO all who may favour
him with their custom.
Officers of the Navy, and others, may rely upon
their work being done in the best manner, and at
the time appointed.
The Public are also informed that Mr. DICKSON
OF PnIiadclpha, is connected with him in business
ana is prepared IN manufacture and repair Jewclry
oil every description, on moderate terms and in a
style not to be surpassed.
Sep 81 ROBINSON &. DIrKSoN
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FOR RENT,

T>OR RENTING subscriber will rent for tn,
IL next year the HOUSE on Queen street. now oc.
'cuPied BY Mr. Jno Tart. Apply to
Get is JOHN COOKE.
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by LATE ARRIVALS w. H. II. HOD-

by LATE ARRIVALS w. II. III. HOD-
~ GES CO, have received from the Pub.
fishers the following valuable Books:
Elements of Morality, including Poty, VIM.
Whoweli, ID. d., Author of the History and the Phi
losophy OF the lnductive Sciences Price 81.
journal OF the Texan Expedition against Mier :
subsequent imprisonment Of the author his suffer
ings, and final escape from the Castle of Perote
with reflections upon the present politically and
probable future relations of Texas, Mexico, and
the United States, by General Thomas J. Green.
No. 80 Harper's Pictorial Bible
No. II Encyclopedias of Domestic Economy.
No. IS Wandering Jew. Oct 6
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A HOUSE FOR RENT.-A DWELLING
"A ON Middle street, nearly opposite to Thomas
SCOTS Possession given on the LIST November
Apply to Mr.. Morrssctt, on the premises, or to
Oct l4-3taw2w ARTHUR EMMERSON
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MONSIEUR TONSON COME AGAIN

MONSIEUR TONSON COME AGAIN
w Not being able to dispose of my Stock and
MY OLD STAND, having laid in new Stock of
Guns and Sporting apparatus. III those in want will
find every thing at this Establishment and as cheap
~ can be purchased in this section of country
Also Guns made to order or repaired at the short.
est notice. Thankful for past iavours he respect
lully soiicits continuance of the same. Those in
want OF bargains be served at the Sign of the
Mammoth Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va
Sep - J. A. SPALDING
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X EEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLEI
IN The Subscriber informs The public that he
continues the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS IN
the corner OF High and Middle Streets where he
VIII be happy to receive ORDERS and execute tbcro
In style not to be surpassed, as may be demon
stratcd to the satisfaction of those who will do him
the iaVor to call and examine his work He has
some OF the most fashionable specimens of
CABINET WORK.
Also large lot OF CurIed Maple, Rush and Wind
sor CHAIRS. ~ " '
Beng an experienced mechanic he RESPECTFULLY
appeals TO- the feelings OF generous public to ex-
tend to him a portion of its patronage. Old Fnr
turc taken in exchange for New
+. D. HAYNES
W an persons indebted n me are respectable,
invited to call ard settle their bills.
June l6 r
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MILL BE SOLD, for cash, on SATURDAY,
~ the 10Th oil October, at the late residence of
Colonel James III. Langhorne, deceased, in Ports
mouth, all his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FUR
NTTURE, consisting of the usual variety and most
ly good.
Also, His LIBRARY, consisting of many valuable
Law and Miscellaneous ROCKS, and the office &C.
cuPied by the deceased at the time of his death.
Also at the Farm of the deceased. near Ports
mouth, on THURSDAY the 9th of Noyember. IS45.
l Match Carriage Horse, / other Horse.
~ HEAD oil Cattle, (mostly of superior blood,)
IL Hogs, Stacks of Oats
ing Utensils.
JOHN II. K1LBY, Administrator,
OF Jas. II. Langhorne, deceased.
Oct Goods
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AMPS, LAMPS, LAMPS.-I5O of Corne.
~ Illus Co.'S Lard Lamps. just opened embra-
cling every variety of patterns, at prices VARYING
'from SO cents to Ten Dollars, of $40 each
AS we are appointed agents, for the sale of Cor
'nelius Co.'S Lard Lamps, wo have been directed
30 sell his Lamps at the same prices they are sold
at his mandatory.
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ROBINSON & DICKSON.
NEW & FASUION-

ION and Miniature Cases, Gold, Silver and Stenl
Spcctacles, Gold aud Silver Thimoles and Shields
Gold Guard Keys, Go'd Studs and Sleeve Buttons,
Coral and Clasps, Finger Rings of every VARIETY
, Table, Dessert and Tea threaded Silver Fo rks Tar
bic, Dessert and Tea thread Spoons plain Silye-
! spoons, Sugar Tongs, Salt and Mustard Spoons
Ladies, Butter Knives Cream Ladies', Sugar La.
dies SILVER Tea sets of superior style Combs Tooth
and Hair Brushes Silk and other variety OF Rcti
cules large lot of Fancy Goods
80 large supply of Fancy Fans from l2l cts
to SO each. Ladies' call and see them 800
G5-Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted
! as usual. Old Gold and Silver bought and taken
in exchange. "
July ]. VI FREEMAN, Norfolk.
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HOVEY'S Seeding STRAWBER-
IL RY.-We are daily expecting these celebra-
ted STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Those wishing a
supply will please leave their orders as soon as pos
sible at the Drug Store, High street, 9TH door be-
low Middle.
~ We can furnish Print, gratis general histo.
ry OF these Strawberries, showing the manner of
cultivation, laying the beds, &c. sc. Please call
and get copy.
Oct Ia CHAS H. HEINITSU Arcpt
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Spool COTTON AND NEEDLES.-A
~ supply of the above articles just received at
MAUPIN'S,
Oct III Crawford street.
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SUSPENDERS.-Iha haze on hand direct from
~ the MANUFACTURED a large supply of CORFU.
GATED SUBSCRIBERS, Gree from Sulphur) for
men and boys WIN. G.. MAUPIN
oct III Crawford street.
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- UNDRIES.- 1000 bags Shot, assorted, hhds
~ Old Rum,
80 casks Madeira, Tcncriffc, Sweet Maa ga and
Port Wine,
80 bbls n. o. and n. E. Rum
40 do Old Rye Whiskcy,
so do Imitation Cognac Brandy,
40 do Philadelphia and Baltimore Rye Gin,
10 bbis Peppermint Cordial,
300 kegs Baltimore Nails,
10 do Saleratus,
300 lbs Indigo,
30 do Nutnegs,
700 do Black Pepper,
500 do Allspicc
Sep % J. WILLS, Commerce street
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ENLANNELS.-Just received per schr LEROY a
- aecond supply of those cheap White and Red
FLANNELS, which will be sold at a small advance
Tor CASH Call at MAUPIN'S,
Oct III Crawford street
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instant at III o'clock beautiful assortment of Bon.
nets F7o,cers Ribbons Feathers. Laces and other ar
ticles in her line all of the newest and most APP.
proved style, which she offers reasonable pri-
ces as any Store in the City or State
Also, fine assortment OF MUFFS nj various pri-
ces All orders promptly executed in her usual su
peror style of neatness and fashion
Oct I3-2w
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LADIES' FALL FASHIONS.
MRS. Nj. A. BUTT.

ms the pleasure OF inIOrm-
ing the Ladies of Por tsmouth
Nm and the adjacent country that
rZHy che has returned from the
~ North and will open at her
FASHIONABLE MILLIN-
ERf ESTABLISHMENT,
Main street, Norfolk,
on Tuesday Morning the 18th
New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-20
WHOLE NO. 1927.
VALUABLE EXTERNAL REMEDY.

rJUNT'S LINIMENT.-This erlebratrd remedy is row
for the rst offered 20 e NewIok public: the ce
ebrty which i, has obtanel the County (Westchsster
WHERE IL a originally introduced has induced the propreto!
70 extend It's sale throughout, The country There has
been discovered external reuedy that has proved Certain
RIrumatisz Sreled Limbs, Pam n TIE Ches, and Baek
Sp,ains Bruises Nervous .jSeeionS. Weakn<ss IKE
sir.s Conracfiorss Of the Mlsces, Burns S1 Rieum,
Group .isHe IN tire Face. Tooth .iche SC &c.
The following letters from the highly eminent Physicians
who had charge of the Hospital in the Slns Sing State
Prison for years the most powerful evidence In favor
celebrated External Remedy and Is sufficient euaEn-
Tee that il is woby the confidence OF the pkc Fer psrte-
ulas see the certificates accompanying each bosti Price
- ceGts. 49,, 49,,
My Deer Six: Received your Of yesterday asking
opinion reton Hunts Llnirent. prepared By Sir o. =
Stanton Knowing composition and having frequently
used H. recommend II 20 safe external remedy,
and Ii my opinion the beS, Liniment now in use.
Very truly snd respectfully yours
4 X. HOFFMAN, NJ. D.
Col. PIERRE VAS CoRrLANpr.
| fully eoneas II tas above SEinion: \,
This Lximent is sold by Rushten Co 10 Broadway 10
As,or House; Broadray, rourrrnhs;rtc,; A. B.
Aspnwali So Wiliiamtree Aeakm, 5ii Broadway; Cur
od 2 Bowery Of Gand-stree, Moss Of CaI-
non and Grand-t; c. P Hues,iS l Nassau-street
Of Ann Bonsail. Canal and Hudson Austin. cor.
Cedar and Nassau j. j. Coddrgtou, BOZ Hudsonsiret
Graham corner Of slip and aersrree Hibbard Cobb
% John-strert Ms. Hayes se Fuent Booklyn Quirs,
Of Atlantic and Columbia BROOKLYN and Druggists
generally throughout the city and United States and by
HOADtEY. PHELPS s. co. l42 Wstsrstreet. y. Y. who
are wholesale agents Ordss addressed them
r'fSsiiHT. fsi In. ''As ''-S WI GEoRGE e STANTON
New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-20

30, .xn PPon1,cE ~ ASrTGUA.-We believe
i, may be asserted with truth, that not more thah
oDe.third of those who, durlu5 slavery, were ell
nIoyed IN the field labor OF estates, are nov con-
tinuousIy occuoled in that work or II may be
more correct TO say, that not more than ore-thlEd
of the amount of the manual labor which was
formerly dedicated TO the growth and manufacture
of our staples is 50 engaged now. We have been
told go by persons competent 10 Judge, and from
our own observations we are convinced OF ii. A
great many have withdrawn tron sugar cultivation
altogether; the boys and girls who used TO form
the wedding and grass gangs of an estate are no
longer there many work only occasionally as
iobbers, when their own independent settlements
do not require their presence others contne their
labors three or four days in the week, and very
few give SIX days. Notwithstanding, however,
this enormous Limitation IN III. amount OF labor
actually applied, Notwithstanding the idleness and
thieyng propenslues charged against the peasanIry,
the hrst ten years OF freedom, with oIe-thlrd the
number OF laooIers, have given al least as large,
and believe larger average crops than the last ten
years OF slavery, with three times the hands. How
is this fact explained, and how does II comport
with the heavy and aboundins complaints which
we constantly hear? And how does II affect or
bear upon the future prospects OF the Island We
should like TO the subject handled by some In
tellgent practical man, for really it suggests matter
for consideration OF great Importance, and well
deserving of mature and dispassionate consdera-
ton Ii would also be satisfactory, and probably
useful, to correct and comparative statements
of the expenses of an estate during slavery and
freedom for instance. what were the expenses Of
an estate that made 10G hogsheads during slavery,
and what are the expenses OF the same now ;
making the same quantity Of sugar? Such and
similar inquiries would enlighten, and lead 10 far
different results than the mischief and ill-feeng
which are created by the doematism and gratul-
tous railing which We so frequently hear in conver-
sations and discussions relating 10 the state OF the
Island It is certainly consolatory TO reflect, that
whatever may have been the fate Of come other
islands, the average crop Of Antigua has not dimin-
lshed since emancipation, although she has had 10
strive against the disastrous effects of an unprece-
dented physical evil which the others in a great
measure escaped The prospect at present for next
year is exceedingly favorable, and with continu-
ancs of seasonabe weather, and the blessing of
God upon our agricultural exertions, the ensuing
crop is likely 10 &c as large as the present,
[Antigua Observer.
New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-20

ANusISe INCIDENT -Benc!cugh, the loftiest sum-
init or the ochills, is SAID 10 command one OF the
best views IN the world Our friend told US an
owner of it was once viewing fine landscape in
Italy, when tourist casually remarked, that the
view before them was III. finest he had ever seen
except one, :" u hill called Bendeush, near Stirling,
in Scotland" = must confess am the proprietor
of that hill" replied the mortified owner, hut
never went 10 the top ct II - ICorr n. Y. Evan.
SENATORIAL. FuN.-ln the debate on the Indian
Appropriation Bill, upon an amendment to give re-
moved Indians funded annuity In place of the
scnp for land, and 10 vacate E3-Secretary Spen-
GERS contract for their removal Mr. Evans said the
9nesron al issue arose under the famous Dancing
haoon Creek Treaty, which, as Mr. Buchansn
saio, mad danced through TWO or three adminis,ra-
1lons, and he believed was destined to dance the
Polka Tor the mex, four wears.