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FERRIsBURon, Dec. l2,h, 1874.

Mr. F1aSieton:-A'Iu Glf,-i receiver
your letter with surprise, and was much
Era,ifed 10 Learn that strangers symPa'
thize with Us in cur afflIction. Mr. Web
ster is moi at home 10 read snd answer
your kind letter: will therefore assume
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my mind is SO much agilalsd Can hard'
~ use my pen.
NV husband started for Kentucky, Nov
2S!h, an aged man with slender health. II
was thought by some Imprudsnt 10 under.
tnke a journey Of 1900 miles at this sea-
son of the year, but he could not rest by
day or night, end said he would 60 and
aer il there could b. ANYTHING done 10 re-
lieve our unfortunate child, now a prisoa-
sr in Lexington joi, merely On suspicion
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zion, and hns good reason 10 believe that
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ed rnising a subscriptions hardly know
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erous Offer, and perhaps shall need your
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Of raising subscription here, but it has
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The Post Office Committee reported
bill today reducing the rates of postage to
S cents for 500 miles, and 10 cents for any
greater distance; aud greatly reducing the
postage on newspapers and periodicals.
The Treasury isto pay S75o,0o0 annual
ly, for five years as an equivalent for The
transportation Of the public correspond
ence; utter which ii is 10 pay the same
postage 0s private letters. Think the bill
will pass the House without any dfic u!ly
Ii adopts The penal bill Of last session.
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THE MIRROR Library comprises the
best contribution OF the Literature OF Eu-
rope and America ever collected in one
volume. The choicest gems liz
PROSE and POETRY,
of some forty Of the most brilliant and pop
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York, through Philadelphia. The reso-
luton was agreed to.
Mr. Weller submitted joint resolution
for the Annexation of Texas 10 the United
States, as soon as the supreme authorizes
of that nation shall signify their assem- TO
the provisions of the measure. He moved
its reference to the Committee of the
Whole, and that it be printed. a.
The vote was first taken in referring
the resolution to the Committee of the
Whole, and j. was so referred ayes 100,
noes 60.
A member gave notice that on subse.
quent day he would introduce proposition
for submitting the questions Of Annexation
of Texas, on the terms OF the late treaty. to
The people for their decision.
Here Message from the President was
delivered and read by the Clerk. 1t re.
lated TO Mexican difficulties. 1t was re-
ierred 10 the Committee on Foreign Al
fairs.
The Honse then went into Committee
OF the Whole, Mr.. Cave Johnson ia the
Chair.
A bin to reduce the rate of postage and
to prevent fraud on the Posr Office Depart.
ment, was reported by Mr.. Hardin, which
was read twice add referred.
A variety OF Executive communications
were then laid before the House and prop
erly disposed of.
Several bills from the Senate were read
and referred.
A variety of resolutions Of inquiry were
then submitted and adopted.
The House ;hen adjourned.
Letter from msmber of Coagres,
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GREATLY REDUCED PRICE-FROM SIS TO
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NEXT Tor 17th,

PROSPECTUS OF THE NEXT Cor 17th) VOL.
TINE price of the DEMOCRATIC REVIEW has here.
4 toforc been too high-not for its size, cost and
character, but for the means of tens of thousands
of readers who would be glad to receive it, and
among whom it is highly desirable that il should
circulate. For the purpose therefore, of largely
widening the range Of it's usefulness, and of multi.
plying the numbers of those to whom it may be ac-
ccssihlc, il has been determined, stimuli tan eously
with the great reduction in the expense of the post.
age. to reduce it's subscription price also, from Fire
to only Three dollars; and when several unite in
subscription, to as low as 80 so, So 30 per
annum
Tais very large reduction in the receipts (accom.
of its cxpcnses) involves of cour Sc an entire sac
riiicc of profit upon il, unless compensated by
vast multiplication Of its subscribers. There will
be ut the outset only small reduction in its mum.
Der of pages; to be restored to its old number
without increase Of price, when the anticipated
success of the experiment shall justify it,
The PoRTRAITs OF DIsTINGUIsHEB DEMocR ATS
will hc continued gravod in better and more
costly style than heretofore
The PosTAGE will hereafter, for any distance be
only fUs and haf cents 1t has heretofore been for
over 100 miles, eighties cents.
We look for extension of circulation to be
rcckoncd by tens Of thousands, as the result and
compensation of this great reduction of price,
Every friend of the work, and of the Democratic
principles and cause, is confidently appealed to to
subscribers; both to extend its usefulness and to
carry successfully through the crisis of this great
reduction of its receipts.
Those who have paid in advance for the coming
year, will receive it, at the reduced rate for year
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PROPOSALS for issuing THE NORTn CApo

EeROPOSALSf for issuing THE NORTH CARO-.
a LIMA STANDARD. SEMI .wEEKLY.-The IN
d, rsigncd proposes TO publish The NORTH CAROL
MA STANDARD after the first of February, 1876
twice a week. Many democrats, in various quar-
ters of the State, desire this and it is believed il
can be done, if cxertions made in its behalf
among the democratic party generally. The i'm.
portance of such issue is, it to the under.
signcd, too apparent to require arguments in il,
favor. semi weekly paper ought surely to be
sustained by the democratic party OF the State, Ia
party which casts 10000 voes,) especially rs the
Fcderaliss have ttcO Semi wccklics, in addition 10
ttco papers to our in the State. Think of this
democrats, and of the influence which such publ.
cations must inevitably exert upon tho public mind
Tue WEEKLY STANDARD will be published az
heretofore, and, the undersigned latters himself
will be much more interesting and valuable than
it is at present II will contain at least eight col
umnS more Of reading matter than IL does no,o.
TERMS:
The Semi. weekly Standard will be published al
Four Dollars, if paid within the first three months
Five Dollars if delayed beyond that period and
the weekly Standard at Three Dollars per annum
payable in advance.
Both the Weekly and Semi Weekly will be print.
ed at the ptescn, size, on fine paper and with new
type Subscriptions to both papers are most re.
specially and earnestly solicited and subscribers
to the present paper, who willing to take the
Semi Wcekly instead of the Weekly, will please
inform the undersigned of the fact, by letter or
otherwise, or belers the 9Th of January. 1876.
w. w. HOLDEN
RALEIGH, Nov. IS, 1S45.-Nov %
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CONSTITUTION

FANHE CONSTITU TION-A p,,iiticai Liter.
Il airy, and Commercial Hewspaper. published in
the City OF Baltimore. The Constitution, which
was established and heretofore published by the
subscribers IN the City OF Washington, will, on
and after Monday, the lst day of December next
be removed to and published in the City of Balti-
more.
The Constitution is devoted to the support of the
principles oil that instrument from which il borrows
tho name, and opposes Whatever is not sanctioned
by IT,. il considers National Bank-a Protective
TariH-lntct nal lmpt ovCiucuts by the General Go.
of the proceeds of the sales
of the Public LaudS-Assumption of the debts of
the Statcs-Abrogation of the Executive Veto
as udconstitutioual and incXpcdicnt. On the great
and vital question in all Governments-Taxa tion-
1t will advocate as heretofore the imposition of du-
ues Tor revenue aione-opposing tariff for pro-
tccuon as UNJUST oppressive, and unconstitutional.
we hope To make the paper oithy of the con
hdence and support of the Democratic party of Ma
ryiand and of ths country. IL shall be the faithful
exposition of their principles and the ever ready
medium to convey their sentiments and wishes to
the public. The Democratic cause is the cause of
truth and justice. Ii courts the light. 1t shuns no
investigations And arc determined to see
whether paper, conducted with devotion to the
principles, rather than to the men, of our partyto
further the great cause of human progress, rather
than the mere advancement of particular individu-
als-wil uot commend itself to the confidence and
favor of the people
1t is known that, in our political principles, we
are entirely and thoroughly Democratic OF this
We trust tat We have already afforded sufficient
evidence; and that we have also given some car
nest OF 'he temper ana splrlt with which sustain
our primo pies and opinions.
Lcy'ng that the present Administration will
faithfully carry ont the principles aud the policy of
the Democratic party, we shall continue most cor
daily and earnestly to support AL its measures
tending 10 this end. It's action in regard 10 Tex
as Oregon, tho Tariff, and the independent Treas
ury, so far as they have been developed has been in
accordance with the policy OF the party that placed
them IN powers; and we have not n doubt, that all
VIII DC satisfied that every thing has been done
could be done, 10 insure successful results to these
great measures.
The dai y paper will be published at the very low
rate OF six dollars year, payat lie in advance OF
two cents number; the weekly at two dollars a
year, payable invariably in advance.
WAsHINoToS, Nov. "a, lS45.
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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

For Coughs, Colds Asthma, and Consumption.
THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds.
Coughs, Asthma and CONSUMPTION is the HUN,
brated DR. Buchan of London, England and introduced
into the United States under the immediate supcrntend
ance of the inventor
The extraordinary of this medicine, in the
cure or pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent IN soliciting for Treatment the WORST POS.
cases that seek relief il cain fom any of common
remedies of the day. ond have been given IN by the
most distinguished Physicians as CONFIRMED AND
lNCURABLE. The Hungarian Basam has cured, and
will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. 1t is
quack nosrum, but u standard English medicine OF
known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be supned
with Buchan's Hungarian Basam of Life, not only 10
counterac the consumptve tendencies of the climate
but 10 be used as prev hive medicine i'll all cases OF
Colds, Coughs, Spnl no Blood, Pain in the Side and
Chest, Irritation and Soeess of the Lungs, Bronchitis
Emaciaton and General Debility, Asthma, Influenza
Hopping Cough, and Group
a. Sold III large bottles at 81 bottle, with full direc-
tions for the restoration of Health
Pamphlets, containing mass of English and Ameri-
can certificates, and other evidence, showing un-
cqualed merits of this Great English Remedy may bs
obtained of the Agents, Eratuitously.
DAVID F. BRADIEE, sole Agent for the United
States, ll9 Court street Boston.
Il. w. UYOFr & SONS, General Whole sale Aeents.
No. 1872 North Second street. Philadelphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store oil Alexander Du-
vail & Co., No. las NJ in street, Richmond.
Also, ior sale by CHARLES Fl. HElNITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos King & Tow
B. Emerson, Robertson & Cornick, VIM Ii
Broug hton, Norfolk, aud by Druggists gene
rally throughout the United Ssatcs
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A PPROVED PATENT MEDICINES.

PPRoV ED PATENT MEDICIN ES.-
IA have on hand large stock of the most rop.
will warrant fresh and genuine The following
list contains portion Of my stock.
For Coughs, Colds, SC.
Buchan's Hungarian Balsam, Brinckcrhoff's
Health Restorative, Dr.. Wstar's Basam of wild
Cherry, DR.. Jaync's Expectorant, Pease's Hore.
hound Candy, DR.. Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cher
ry, Uouseman's German Cough Drops SC
For Impurities of The Blood
Sands Extract Sarsaparla, Swaim's Panacca
Bulls Extract of Saraaparlla, Richardson's Ameri-
can Panacca, Dandclon and Tomato Panacca, SC.
For Bilious Diseases.
DR.. Dyotts Anti Bilious Pills, Peters do. Lce's
do, Wrights Indian Vegetable do, Sugar Goa ted
do, Motfat's do, and Brandrcth's do.
For Feuer and Ague.
Rowand's Improved Tonic Mixture, Nash's Ton.
c, Hu's Arue Pills, Molftts Phoenix Pitters, Sap.
pington's Pills, &c.
For Worms.
Fahrcstock's ycrmfugc, HnlIs and sherman :
Worm Lozcn%cs, Jaynes Tonic vermifuge,
Swaim's Vcrmifuge, Worm Tea, sc.
For Diarrien and Summer Complaint
Bernard's Di'rrhcea Remedy, Jayne's Carmina-
tive Balsam, sc.
For Dyspepsia. &c.
Houck's Panacca Bcckwith's Anti Dyspcptic
Pills, Sauos's Alternative and Anti Dyspcptic Pills
sc.
For Pains IN The Back, Side, &C.
Sherman's Poor Mans Plaster, Writings &
Wells Siren rthening Plaster, McAistcr's Oint
mcnt, &c.
Also Scarpa's Acoustic Oil for Deafness. Thomp
sons Eve Water for Sore and Iuhamcd Eyes Har
riSon5 Specific Ointment, Genuine Harlem Oil
8ltcmrn's Drops, British Oil, Dalby's Carmina
i've, Judkin's Ointment, Turlington's Balsarn
GodfrcY's Cordial, &C.
For sale wholesale and retail by
C. II. HEINITSH Agent
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A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN &
IA STUDENTS.-The Pulpit CycIopcdia and

a . = = IN I'r.- ne PuIplt ENCYCLOPEDIA and
minister's Companion, containing three hundred
and sixty skeletons and sketches of Sermons, and
elGh'y- Two essays on Biblical learning, Theoogi-
cal Studies and the composition and delivery of Ser
mons
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge or Die.
ply, all Religions, Ecclesiastical Iiist,ry and Mis-
sionS containing definitions of all reg Gus terms
an inpat al account of The principal Christian De-
nominations together with the manners and cus.
toms OF the East, Illustrations of the Holy Scrip
lures, and description of the Quadrupeis Birds
FISHES, Reptiles, Insects, Trees Plants, and Min
erals, mentioned in the Bible Biographical No.
tees OF the early Martyrs and distinguished Reu.
Gus writer's and characters OF all ages, with other
interesting matter, by Rev'd b. b. Edwards, Edi-
tor OF the Quarterly Observer"
Another supply OF the above valuable Books re-
celved by w. II. III. HODGES & co.
Nov II
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TO THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

Our friends of the Democratic Press are requested
to interest themselves in aiding to carry the work
safely and successfully through the crisis Of this
great reduction of price. Every Editor inserting
this prospectus with editorial notice. (and send
ing copy of the paper markedly shall receive tho
Review for year. AurI6
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OILS! OIBS!! OILS!!!-Just received fol
" supply of the following OILS, &c.
40 gallons Purified Lard Oil,
so do Pure Linseed Oil.
- do Pure Sperm Oil, "a fine artice,)
los do Fish Oil, (cleau,)
so do Patent Refined Alcohol
Also, WctberilPs Pure White Lead, Copal Var
nlsh, Chrome Green, Ground Verdigris, Chrome
Yellow, Vermillion, Chrome Red, Lamp Black,
Turpcntinc. Glass Putty, &C., &c, all of which
will be sold at the lowest prices at the Drug Store
Sign of the Big Mortar, High street.
Nov 81 CIJAS. II. HEINITSI, Agent.
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A certain Cure for the Piles,

&C, Although the ELEcTUARy was originally prepared
for the OF PILES, yet from .ts odus operaRG or
mode Operating, and from extensive personal apca-
tion has proved itself TO he Medicine far superior to
all Others i'll all Diseases CT Inia mmaory character
with determination OF blood any particular part or
organ in Inflammation and Congestion of the Lirer and
Spleen; Inflammation, Soreness and Liberation of the
Stomach BoDeLs, Kidneys and Bladder in infammatorg
and MeTcurai Rheumatism and all affections arising from
the imprudcn njudcious of MercurD in all cases
where the Blood is powerfully determined towards the
Head il is the Medicine ever discovered For all
Impurities Of Tho BLOOD arising from any source what
ever, and for ill Diseases Of the Ski it is unrvaed
clearing and improving IL in the remarkable man
In PcirtGtiOn Of the Heart, Pain ia Side, and
Oppression about the C.sSt; in Morbid and Biqry Con-
ditionS Of the Stomach producing Sick Headache; in
Short in all wherf Cathartic Physic is ro-
CURED the Electuary will be found fully equal f not
superior, to any oher and especi lily those subject
without ratioE which is not the with Of the
containing Aoes, The of which will invariably re-
turn the complaint.
A. UPHAM, MID. Sole Proprietor, Bowery,
New York
II. w. DYOTT 81 SONS, General Wholesale
Agents, 1879 North Second Street, PhiIa-
delPhla.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store Of Alexander Du-
vail & Co., No. IN Main street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King &
Toy, Il. Emerson, Robertson& Cornick, VIM
III. BroughtOn, Norfolk, and by Druggists gen
orally throughout the United States
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TERMS HENCEFoRwARD.
tINvARIADLY IN ADvANcE.)


Single copy, So 90 Eight copies, $50 90
Four copies, III 90 Thirteen. 80 90
1t Will thus be seen that when thirteen copies arc
ordered at the price is brought down to about
50 30 each. For six months half these rates.
These rates afford high inducements to agents
and others to interest themselves TO procure sub.
sCrib'rs.
The cash system and payment an Advance must be
uncompr onisingiy adhered to. The past relaxa-
ton of it has caused accumulation of not far
from $4,000 of debt, due to the work. Hereafter,
this must be wholly reformed nor must either the
most eminent political friend, the most intimate
personal one, be displcased experiencing its APP.
plicatio in the stoppage of their numbers if they
neglect this rule the vital necessity of which, at
the present reduced rates, must be obvious to all
No communications will be taken from the Post
Office unless free of postage.
All communications both on editorial and pub.
fishing business, must be addressed henceforward
o the undersigned. Those relating to the settle.
mcnt of the past debts due the work will be still
addressed to Mr.. Fl. G.. LANGLEY, 6stor House,
the past arrangements with whom, as publisher,
have reached their termination
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d. IL. O'SULjIVAE,
July, 1916. 1876 Nassau street, Ne,o York
LAST LIKENESS OF GENERAL JACKSON.

The admirable Daguerrcotypc of General Jack
son, taken by Anthony, Edwards g. Co., few
weeks before his death, has been purchased for the
of the Democratic Review 1t il in the hands
of the artist and will be engraved in the finest style
of mezzotint, OF extra size. II is a most beautiful
and interesting work, declared by Mr.. Van Buren,
and others to give more perfect idea of the good
and great old man than any other likeness and
ought to be possessed and framed by every friend
who loves or revercs his memory Those who sub.
scribe early will received it one of the regular sc.
RIGS of Portraits.
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INFANT BAPTISM tested bv ScriD,nre onc
History or the infants claim TO Churchmcm.
bcrship defended and established on testimony scrip.
tu'at and historical, by William Hodges, A. Nj. .
few copies for sale by
Nov w n IT. HODCEc g. 70
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7. ". DYOTr s SnNS Goner soI,' ~

No. l32 n. Second ST., Philada
SPEcLAL DEPoT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail Co, No. l47 Main street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES H. HEINITSH
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King & Toy b.
Emerson, Robertson & Cornick, W. II. Brou ghon
the United States. Nov III
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Nv BIG y HTS rSI INDIAN YEGETAB

NV = :. -, :. n = u u 4 "A ID II u
w PILLS COUNrERFElTED.- The Propric.
tor OF Ntighps Indian Vegetable Pills has dis
covered that his Pills countcrfctcd and exten.
sively circulated through the country by persons
unauthorized BY him.
Dealers in the above Pills are therefore respcct.
fully Informed that DR.. 7. w Dyou s Sons of
the Columbian College, No. 1872 North Second ST. ,
me to sell my Pills in quantity. at the same prices
as myself.
ANY other persons travelling through the coun-
try Offering nay Pills In quantity and at reduced
prices, arc assnrcdly base countcrfcters, and ought
To be rejected as such by every " honest dealer !"
and is to he hoped, will be- il it is only for the
health and the lives of the publ c.
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UST RECEIVED HOVEY'S Seeding
SIRA WBERRH.--A persons who have left
orders FOR the Plants of these Celebrated and Elk.
traordmary Strawberries, will please call imnedi
atoly and get their supply. We have just received
them this Morning, and arc now ready for deli
very, ut the Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar
Nov VI CHAS. II. HEINITS3 Agent
NEW CROP SUGAR.-lO bl,da NEW ON.
~ LEANS SUGAR, new crop, for sale by
Dec 10 WILLS s. CO., High street
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DR.. G. BtNJ. SMITHS
lSUGAR Coated
IMPROVED IND VECI DIyTS,

Arc the result Of his labor Their effects and tto
general favor With which they have been received
IN az parts OF The United statcs, warrant the pro
Prietors ~ INC declaration that ''tbey arc the great
esq t-'Pr0vement in medicine eUer kno,Sn Unliic ali
other pills these neither gripe produce nausea nor
any oLhSr unpleasant sensation, while they are os
be HARMLESS. For sale bv " 0e' ano
G. ITFJNTrStr
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BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &C,
SIGN OE IME CHECKERED RN3r

Neic Store Main street. Norfolk
ENRESH and large arrivals of GOODS are being
opened weekly at this Store, to bicb we i'm
vlte the attention of the citizens of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, and the surrounding country at retail
and Wholesale. 1t is to the interest of every eco
nomical buyer to make their pure bases at this Store
ior we can save you from 25 to 80 cents on cvcry
dollar. WE ARE SELLING CHEAP AND No
FRESH ARRIVALS BY THE ANN d.
We have just received by the Ann d. another
large lot OF those superior cheap Kip Boots at sl75
Gent Sporting Caps, Cents Sporting Boots
Call and save your money at the NEW ST0RE
Sign OF the Chcckcrcd Boot, Main street Norfolk
Dcc ~ JNO. II. GREGORY