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NOBLE CONDUCT.

While the steamboat George Washington was
lying at the wharf. at Frenchtown. saws the Raj
timore Patriot of Tuesday, colored man. who
was employed about The vessel, fell through
trap door, which had been left open, into the ri
yer. Capt Trppe, who was the only person
on board at the time, hearing something fall into
the water, went TO one of the windows and dis
covered the drowning man. With generous
impulse, characteristic of the man, he Instantly
eaped In, to his rescue, and succeeded in sustain
ing his head above water for considerable time
NO one being aware of the accident, he received
no assistance and becoming very much exhaust
ed, and barely able to sustain himself. he w,s
compelled to let the unfortunate negro 90. He
then swan to the long boat of the steamer. which
was hanging some distance above the water. and
with difficulty chung there until assistance came.
The body of the drowned man was recovered in
the afternoon -
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-, OdPIdfI = =.
To the Hon. G. j. IKeERsoLL.

Narrative ofhe defence of Cranu Island m
the 22d June, 1918. by one ,oIo ,gas there
When, about the beginning of June. 1873. the
enemy appeared in force in Lynnhaven bav.
serious fears began to be entertained for the safe
W OF Norfolk. General Robert Taylor. of yir.
glnla' distinguished lawyer, was in command Of
strong militia force for the protection of the CITY
and the best disposition Of this force became 4
question OF serious Importance II was under.
stood at the time, that councils Of war were held
at which u was proposed to keep the military
force IN and about Norfolk, leaving the defence IF
the approach by water to the naval force. Az
council, however, To which the two senior officers
OF The navy were invited Captain Tarbell. tbeo
IN command Of the Constellation frioate. offered f.,
assist in the defence of Craney Island, which no
considered (and justly too) as kew TO the bsrbor
by adding to the militia force stationed tbe,e
some seamen and marines from the fripate. This
was acceded to- II was at first snpposed that the
enemy would land on the shore of Lvnnbaveo
bay, and approach Norfolk by direc, route from
that place but when about the 18th of tho
month, strong force Of line-ofbat,1e ships and
frgates moved up into Hampton Roads. il became
evident that the attack, if made at all wonld be
by the approach Of the Elizsbeth river and the
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-13
CLASSICAL & scTEN-
IlEIG INSIIIIIrr

AA'o - ~ n lI.--Nlr. ~. Is. w EB-
STER will open Classical & Scientific Institute ON
Crawford street, two doors North OF the Crawford
Housencornmencing on the LIST Monday ia Japua-
~, 1896 In the Classical department, pupils NAV
be httoI Tor College or any class in College THE
Scientific department will embrace not onIv 1eo.
reticat but practical instructions i'm Cherntst MAJ.
iTat Philosophy, Geology and Mineraiogy also Bofa-
ny, Physiology and Natural History. The various
branches, both OF pure and n1ired Mathematics will
be taught, especially in reference TO their son1;ca
ton TO Surveying, Navigation and dstronony
Mr.. Webster is provided with extensive, qDnaya.
tts, sufficient to illustrate all that i known If MT
tyai Philosophy, Chemistry, EIecfriciy and Electro
!hdgnFtSmj also win the most excellent Astronom-
ical Gppd' aus, a Cabinet Of Minerals, &c.
The class in Chemistry wit have the advantage
OF daily practice the preparation Of Acids Gases
and Darious Chemical rdgsts G.d yTeparations also
in testing soils, mineral icafers, &c
As Mr.. w. wishes no more pupils than he can
attend to himself the number will be strictly iiptsd
TO t'oentg The terms will be, including ali neces.
sary books, stationery, &c. S50 for the scholastic
year OF forty-two weeks, which will be divided in
to three terms Of IA weeks each. Nov Is
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BATTLE OF CRANEY ISLAND.

At the request of our correspondent Ports
mouth" published yesterday, we give so much
OF Com. Shnbrlcks communication to Mr.. Inoer-
soil as relates to the Battle of Craney Island y
1t honor is due 10 our brave Volunteers. who were
on the Island on that eventful day it is as dear
10 them and their fame, as it can possibly be to
the writer of the following and his brave com
peers, and we hope friend of the deceased
patriots, "those now no more,'' who may be in DOS
session of all the facts will lay them before the
public.
Alter quoting from Mr.. Ingersoll's work. his
statement OF the Battle, (Which gives full credit
to Major Faulkner, Capt. Emmerson. and Cant
TarbeIl,) and from Com. Cassin's Report. and
Cooper's Naval History, Gin neither of which arc
the services of our Volunteers mentioned y Com
Shubrick proceeds =
" Captain TarbelI was with the Gun boate
anchnred inst above Craney island, ready to arrest
the further progress of the enemy. if tho isI.nd
should be carried Major Faulkner and Canaan
Emmerson, with the brave volunteers and miIiti,
were on the sland-readv no doubt. and anxiors
To take part IN the fight; hut the enemy did mi
come within range of mnsket shot, and the battle
was fought with three l8 Founders, worked bv
the seamen, and directed by the officers from The
trIgate Constellation The militia force on the
island was commanded by Col. Beatty. Ofthe
junior navy officers, Captains Geisinger, McCau.
ley. Delaney and Crabb, and Commander Tat.
nall, all then midshiPmen, survive.
6 Captain Cassin SAYS: I sincerely beIievo
they Qhe officers of the Constellation) saved the
Island" He might have added, that the fall Of
the island would. in all probability, have involv.
ed the destruction of the towns of Portsmoutb
and Gosport the public property at the nav
YARD, and contest with the force under General
Taylor. for the possession of Norfolk.
" It am thought to lay too much stress on the
part taken by my brother officers and myself in
this affair ii will, am sure. be pardoned so far
as they are concerned, when it is recolected that
they are no more and their fame belongs TO the
common stock, of which it behooves us all TO he
JeaionsIy careful; and for myself, hone even
iIttie avafice OF fame may be excused in one who.
In life now past lis meridian, nearly forty wears
ct which have been spent in the public service
mas IN mat service gathered nothing else"
am, very respectfully, yonr ohedient serv,o,
w. CRAWFORD SHUBRICK
captain u s Navv
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DIED.

On the 10th instant, after a LONG and l;n,,o.;ro,
Illness which she bore with christian fortitude and
resignation, Mrs. HANzA MILLER, aged 80 wears.
Her friends and acquaintance are invited to at
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs Parks, on
Water street, near the Navy Yard Gate
ms Morning, at o'clock at the u S. Naval
Lieut. ROBERT DULToN TAYLOR, of the IT, s. Ma,
rine Corps, aged % years -
HIS friends and acquaintances are invited to Mt
son, at the Hospital, Tomorrow Afternoon, at 9
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-13
TRIAL OF POLLY BODINE.

The New York correspondent of the Philadel-
PIMA Ledger, wiring on Monday afternoon, says
The case of Polly Bodine came up in the Over
and Ierniner this morning; 500 taesmen have
been su6penaed for the occasion up to this hour
not Juror has been called who had not made up
his mind. The woman looks wretchedlv' >,
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-13

Cass, it is better to fight for the first foot of soil
than for the last We say with entire conf
dence, let leaders growl as they please, that the
Administration will insist on our unquestionable
rights to Oregon as bounded on the North by the
Russian possessions. No compromise on Oregon!
Every inch Of il!
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-13
PUT THIS IN YOUR PIPE.

Here is what the New York Courier and En-
qulrer. one of the leading Wing papers of that
State, said about the present Tariff. just after it
became law:
g Our Tariff is too high for the best interests Of
the country-higher, far higher than Mr.. CIau
apProres-and beyond all question public opinion
will compel its modfcation''
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going to sea. The following is lis, of their Of
ficers:-
u. ). FRIGATE COLUMBIA.
Commodore-LAwRENcE RossEAU
COMMUNICATIONS Richie.
Lleutenants-John III. Marshall; Cd do, Ga.
brlel U. Williamson; Sd do, VIM p. Griffin
4'h do, Richard Wainwright; 9Th do, James d.
johnson 9th do, VIM S. Dray,on.
LIST Lieutenant Marines-Wm. e.. Stark.
Acting Mas,er-John S. Taylor.
Purser-Dudey Walker
Fleet Surgeon-Benj. r. Tinslar.
Passed Assistant Surgeon-James O'Conner
Barclay
Assistant Surgeon-Alexander Y. p. Garrett
hapain-Thomas r. Lambert.
Passed hipmen- Edward T. Nichols. T.
g. Corben, Aaron X. Hughes, Fl. K. Davenpor,
Paul Shirley, III. X. Stevens.
Commodore's Sac'y-Richard Gatewood. Jr.
Masters Mate-Richard P Robinson.
Midshipmen-JOhn NJ. Brooke, Henry Willis,
VIM. r. Mercer, John ID. Lanshorne.
Commndore's Cerk-Gbert III. Smith.
Commanders Clerk-George f. Lindsay.
Purser's Clerk-Chares c. SWEET.
Boatswain--Wm Hoff.
Gunner-Wm B. Brown.
arpener-James Meads.
Sailmaker-Geo. ID Blackford.
U. S. BRIG DOLPHIN.
Communications PORE.
lst Lieutenant-D. F. Dulany
I'd do. l.. b. Avery
Acting Naster-A Reid
Purser-Edward c. Doran
Assistant SuTgeun-John T. Mason.
Passed MidshiPman-Wm +. Spicer
hipman-COpeland G.. Jones
Captains Clerk C.. Means.
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
WEDNESDAY,, November l2.

ARRIVED,
Steamer Osceola, Mitchell, FIN Washing ton.
Steamer Georgia, Cannon, from Baltimore
Steamer Curtis Peck, Davis, FIN Richmond
Schr John Rowlctt, Tyler, from Hayre de Grace
coal to A. Wilson
Schr Fair Sailor, Smith, from Richmond, stone
ware to G. Tbayer
Packet soops New Packet, Adams; A. T Shuttle,
'"headon, fm Smthfeld, produce to the masters
Sioop Bclvidera, Weston, fm Matthews, produce
to the master.
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BARON DE CYPREY's QUARREL

Oar readers are aware that the above named
individuals, late Minister from France to Mexico.
left the latter country in no very pleasant humor
The quarrel is detailed below but what led to his
demanding his passports is not stated. The mem
beers of the press, in any country, are the very
worse subjects that can be chosen to have quar-
rel with, and we would advise all pugnacous
gentlemen TO avoid them, if possible, when they
desire to make personal demonstration
The difficulty between the Baron de Cyprev
and the editor Of FL Siglo XIX. alluded to above
is given substantially as follows by the Courier
Francois. The evening Of the 30rh September.
the Baron having met in the lobby of the theatre
Senior Mariana Otero, the principal editor of nj
Sigto XIX, addressed to the latter some words
which were not understood The Baron, making
use as an interpreter. Of a French gentleman who
CHANGED to come up, demanded Of Senior Olero if
he we're the author Of an article published IN the
24tb entitled, III Diario de los Debals, on l.,
Question del Bano de las Deticias.' Senor
Otero having replied to him that he should mako
inquiry at the printing office, the Baron repeafsd
his demand, to which Senior Otero replied ,ba,
he did not recognize in the interrogation the rigbt
TO put such question to him, and that. besides
he was not disposed to reply. Thereupon. Baron
de Cyprey spa in the face Of Senior Otero. and
instantly a personal conflict ensued. in which
Senior Olero, being without arms, used his fists
and his adversary cane which he carried. The
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-13
GOING TO SEA

The frigate Columbia and brig Dolphin, dror
down to Hampton Roads to-day, preparatory te
going to sea- The following is lis, of their Of
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06

NItUIEINILD
Havana y rio coffee, brown white and loaf
sugar, flour, whiskey, brandy, gin, vinegar,
lard, family and scented soap, blk. pepper,
spice, cloves, nutmegs, ginger, saiaratus,
allspice, underwood's mustard, and assorted
pickles. sardjnes, maekarel, goldfish, segars,
honey dew and other kinds of tobacco, snuff,
imperial, gun powder and young dyson lea,
New Bedford candles. fine and coarse salt, oil.
i've OIL, goshen and Western butter.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06

RATHER observation-disclosures Bunko~,
or N. Bedford, a highly respectable shipmas-
ter, ENGAGED in the wharling business, in the
SLIP Howard, on a cruise some years since.
in north latitude 30 degrees 80 minutes, and
cast longitude I54 degrees, threw a hurpo,n
into d large whale. The whale was not
captureds and the harpoon was lost. An &C
currence which, although by no means pleas
ant is not unfrequent.
1t was about FIVE years afterwards, that
being in precisely the same latitude, and east
longitude lao degrees, he made fast a noble
whale, and aftera hard struggle succeeded
in getting him along side. While cutting
hun up, a ~harpoon, rustad off at the shank,
was found fast anchored in the old fellows
cut water Hoho, said CAPTAIN Bunker.
here is my old harpoon And what he sa d
in a joke proved to be the truth. The b.
pooh was the very one he lost five year
tore-and had on it the ships name
own private mark.-Bos JoWrne'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
Goshen Butter--Just received and for sale
BY VIM. MARKHAM. Church st.
MEDICAL CARD.

DOCTOR FAWCET Of 1876 Fulton street,
New York Member of the Royal College OF
Surgeons of London and Edinburg, and Grad
uate Of the Jefferson Medical College, Of
Philadelphia; also author Of a work embra-
cling the following subjects, viz. Matrinony,
Lmpotency and SIeriIity, a~natomically. physi-
oIogicaIly, and medically explained, with a
comprehensive exposition of the nature and
modern treatment OF syphilis, secondary symp-
toms, GonorrhGa, elect Structures, Noctur-
nal Emissions, and all the consequence ari-
sing from Masturbation. DIR. Fawcett %contin-
ues his private consultation on the aboVe'men-
toned diseases, at his long established Office,
1876 Fulton street, where the most aggrava-
ted forms of disease will yield to his mode of
treatment, without restraint in diet or exer-
else, and without mercury; even when the
provocative energies become paralized or tor
pid, from excessive indulgence ofthe passions,
he will be able to restore the parts of health
and vigor. Persons at a distance enclosing
81, can have a copy of the work. All letters
must be post paid, and directed to DR.. II. Faw.
cett, 1876 Fulton street, New York.
march Is ON
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06

ANOTHER MAsToD,N DIscovERED-Thc
remains Of an immense AIastodon were dis
covered aud exhumed last week about six
miles vest Of Newburgh, New York. 1t is
the fourth skeleton Of the mammoth discov-
cred in this Country, and moreover the lar
gest as we'll as the only complete one. The
skull alone weighs 700 pounds. The tusks
are over nine feet long. Across the hip
bones he measures about seven feet. The
position Of the animal at IFS death was clear
" discernabie. He had evidently become
mired, and had settled down upon his haunch-
es. with his four legs spread out, and in this
posture be was found. Tie remains were
fodnd imbedded in shell mari.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
VARIETY STORE.
WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.

The public Is respectfully informed, tina
| the undersigned has, within q few days past
made large accessiong to his former stock o
goods, ~andshaVing made the selections him.
Belf,in New Orleans, he can warrant them as
being Of the choicest and freshest descrip.
%tions. Call and examine. The following
list comprises, in part the articles on hand.
Hardtcafc.
Hatchets, hammers, drawing knives, an-
| gers, gfmblets, plane irons, trowels, flies,
rasps, chest, trunk cupboard and drawer
locks, razors, german silver, butcher and
shoe knives,o of every description, toilet boxes
toys for Christmas and New Years presents
dressed kid dolls, toy wagons, stedlyards,
hand and PANEL saws, chisels, gonges,
planes, ~sand.paper, brass butts. cut tacks,
brads, table and pocket cutlery, scissors; pia-
ted, britannia and iron table and tea spoons,
flint and percussion gun locks, toy drums.
china loytea sets, wood do. do, kid dolls,
steel beads, hair pins, jet tuck combs, ofthe
latest fashion.
Also, a large. assortment Of toys, Ytolins
bows and strings ofthe first quality.
COMBS III BRUSHES.
Shell, ivory buffalo and brazilian combs,
paint q marking brushes Of every variety.
Hair, cloth, hat, nail, tooth, shaving, shoe,
erumb, dust, door and horse brushes.
d large assortment Of perfamery.
Cologne, Lavender and florida waters, cold
cream, Otto Of roses, shaving creams an
cosmetiGswash-balls, fine extracts, hair oils
pomatums, tooth and toilet, powder, fine tot
let, shaying and CASTLE and %perfumed soaps.
STATIONARY.
Black and blue inks, quilts, loolscap, LETT
ter, packet post, account and wrapping pa
per of all kinds. Ink stands, sand and sand
boxes, lead pencils, slate and slate pencils,
sealing, wax, waters and steel pens.
VARIETIES
Pound, German, English and American sol.
idhead pins, mourning pins, brass and steel
thimblee, tweezers, watch keys, spectaeles,
iewsharpe, hooks and eyes, shoe backing,
chess men and boards, dice, playing cards,
agate and glass beads, powder putfs, bonnet
wire, suependers, cotton and silk purses
pearl, metal, bone and lasting buttons %elastic
gartefa, tIints, powder TASKS, pocket. books,
y. u, and ID. II. needles, d%arning g spaying
needles, knitting needles, b%odkins; silver
thimbles, pencil cases, fish hooks and lines,
spurs, razor strops and homes, backgammon
boards, shaving boxes, mirrors, looking glass
tape measures, violin and Guitar strings,
spool Gotten, boxes, percussion caps, gun
tubes, nipple wrenChos, cap primers, shot belts
and wallets. Aud many other articles, em-
braoing a crater variety and assortment than
any other House IN this city,.
have a few cases Of the Patoht India
Rubber suspenders, for sale.
Old gold and silver taken in exchange for
goods.
Silver spoons, double wedding and she'll
rings, suspender buckles, and plain shirt but
tons made to order. Canes mounted to order,
/ claim to have The best aseortmentB Of
pocket knives, scissors, and razors, that are
kept in Baton Rouge, and can sell as cheap
as any one else, Ny stock of knives and
is fresh, aud of the latest patterns.
DIS ly. c. C.. MOORE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06

DRUGS, MEDICINES, Dye StpFs, d,
TIE undersigned would respectfully in
l9Fm mis- Customers lhat be has removed bis
drug store at The corner Of Lafayette and
church streets, where medicine. ofaIl des.
efipiions can be had.of The best fdality. Or.
defs for medicines will be attended 10 with the
greatest attention and prescriptions filled
with despatch for CASH and CASH only.
He has also a good assortment d patent and
Tompsopian medicines.
10 JOUN LOPEZ.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
z aANrATInN MEDICINES.

The Subscribers. aware Q the Importance
to Planters and Physicians Of having Medi.
cjues which can be relied.on as FRESH and
GENUINE, have taken particular care in the
selection of their stock, and fromthe arrange
rnents they have made lin London, Paris aud
New York, for receiving constant fresh sup
niles, they vii always be prcparedto tusnish
Planters and Physicians with Medicines
which they wiltguarantee ofsuperior quality.
SICKLES & Co, Druggists, No. % Maya
ZIuc street.
No. AZ On 1916.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
LOCK.SKTTH, &c.

Mr., II Gardey, respectfully informs the
public ii general that he has taken the black.
emith's shop belonging to Mr. A Monget
where he ia prepared to exc 'nteal kinds of
work such as, Locksmilhing, iron doors, stair.
rails, railing for tombs, lightning rods,bits for,
brides, mechanics tools, machinery, and all
agricultural implements.
lie assures those who will honor him with
their patronage, that no pains will be spared
to inertia continuance.
July l2 n23 1896.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
NOTICE 70 BUILDERS

The subscriber respectfully informs build
ers and others, thai he is prepared to execute
all Kinds of brick and mason work-andtha
he will put up buildings and furnish altthe
materials neccSsary-suoh as brick, sand,
lime, sc, on the most reasonable terms.
He also offers his services to sugar planters
and from his long experience in setting sugar
kettles and other work necessary in a sugar
hous e he can give ample satisfaction.
Applv to- LOYEAU BERHEL,
feb So at the Garrison b~rickyard.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06
BOOKS ROOKS!!

BOOKS ROOKS!
Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy
John Horne Tooke's Diversions of Farley,
Motifs Travels in Europe and the East
Starkhoue's History of the Bible,
United States Drawing Book,
Calloot's Musical Grammar,
Thomson's Materia Medica and Anatomy,
Dunglison's Practice of Medicine.
Dunglison's Therapeutics and MaterIa Me-
dica,
Wilson's Human Anatomy,
Graham's Elements of Chemistry,
Druits Modern Surgery,
La Places Mecanique Celeste,
The Select works of Mrs. Ellis,
Annan's Difficulties of Armenian Methodism,
Russel's Sermons,
Just received and for sale BY
GEO. M. HEROMAN,
d Opposite the Methodist Church.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-06

THE -AcQUfsITION on InurMNA-The
Paris correspondent Of he NaIjoHaL Inteli-
gensers RoBERr WALSH, Esq, notices in
.hIs Last letter the volume Of Theirs History
of the Consulate and The Empire, lust pub
Iisheds Tho following passage is quoted
from it,:
"lWhen Il renewal of tbc war with England
seemed 40 longer doubtful, all the CoIonizjnE
d 6aHts Of The First Consul vanished. HIS
reso uliou III respect 10 Louisiana was in
stantly formed. | will not attempt to keep
(said he to one Of his Hlnistcre) a provinces
which would not DO secure in our hands,
which, perhaps, would embroil me with the
Americans, or create a GOODNESS on their side.
On the contrary, ! will turn it to an account
to attach them to me, to create a quarrel bc
tween them and the English, and / will rais0
raise up for England enemies who will ono
day revenge us, ii we should not be able 10
revenge ourselves. My resolution is set
lied. Is the Americans have no territory
to give me in exchange for Louisiana, | will
sell it to them for 4 sum that may pay the
expenses Of an extraordinary armament
against Great Britain herself"
"Tllua," adds the historian. "did the Amer
leans acquire from France that vast region
which has completed their sway over North
America, and rendered them masters Of the
Gulf of Mexico for the present and all tho
future. Thus, they owe their birth and
greatness as a nation to the long struggle Of
France against England their independence,
to the first period OF that struggle, their terri.
t0rial expansion to the second"