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THE VISIT OF THE SECRETARY.

The visi. of Mr.. Bancroft. Secretary uf the
Navy, aud Suite. closed yesterday, and they took
their departure in the Baltimore boat last evening
The last three or four days have been real busy
time among the Navy officers, who in large
numbers, and full dress. waited upon the Secrea
ry, but he, himself, in plain citizens dress, was
the principal object of observation. at whom all
eyes were directed, and we believe he has left us
with most favorable impression, as he has left
favorable impression the minds of all those
who came in contact with him. On Wednesday
evening the City Councils of Norfolk waited on
him in body, and paid their respects; yesterday
morning he was waited upon by several citizens
Of Portsmouth, with whom he spent an hour in
general conversation, after which himself and
Suite took the U. S. steamer Engineer, and visi
ted the Qualifications at Old Point. Altoqether
the visit has been agreeable TO all parties, as it
has brought the Secretary and citizens into ac-
quaintance with each other, which we hone will
be followed up by the visits of the other officers
OF the Government, whose duty we think it is, in
part, TO make themselves acquainted with the
different sections Of the Union, that they may be
made personally acquainted with the wants Of
the people, and know what is for the benefit of
the Government. We do not believe that il is
strictly required of the Executive tina, he should
force himself to remain at Washington the whole
OF his time OF service, and we trust he will next
summer pay us visit, that will be as agreeable
to himself, as it will be pleasant to our citizens
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VIM. RANKEN.
From the New Orleans Republican.
CASSIUS M. CLAY.

This individual who has recently been promi
nenlIy befnre the public, growing ont of his con
nexlUn with an Abolition journal at Lexington.
KY, is thus addressed by Gov MetcaIf, whose
agency in suppressing the publication of Mr..
Clay's paper has excited the especial ire of the
latter individual. 1t is an extract from a pub-
lished letter bearing the signature Of ex Gov. Met
calf:
" You, sir, are not the first brawler, alias bran,
err, about God md Liberty whose acts, sneak
ing much louder than words, proved him Il, he a
notorious lyrant The reprOach which YOU al
tempt to throw upon me for holding interests
dntagOnist TO yours and, therefore, having no
right to speak 10 you, does indeed prove you TO be
man of daring and consummate impotence
Otherwise you would have been the last man to
taunt me, or any one else about that antaeonis.
tic interest," Were 10 act the manly pafI that
you have done, might very soon rid mysefof all
that interest to good advantage That interest is.
at best, of small annUnt, consisting of few old
slaves, about one halt in number Of my brothers
and sisters. BY throwing them into Jail, as You
dare not deny that you have done, without the
imputalion of crime then by taking them out and
exposing them for sale for a distant market, too
might soon be prepared to cry out, Gvd and Liser
tyll God and Nature !--shocked al your hypoc-
risy. profanity and scoundresm, I will turn from
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THE BRIG ALBERT.

The Salem Register says The Albert is
owned principally in Beverly, and in her build,
&C., she Is any thing hut calculated for SLAYER
and we believe the authorities will prove to have
been too hasty in this matter. The only charge
against her, we understand, is the having brought
as passengers, from Africa. the captain and crew
of the Washington's Barge. alleged to have been
sold for SLAYER. Capt. Woodbury. had been i'm
prisnned for twenty four hours, but was released
He was at Bahia when the brig sailed. and ex.
pected to take passage for home the first oppor-
tunity."
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HUNTER HILL TAKEN.

This unfortunate man, WIN killed Major Smith,
ofNansemond, was arrested in New York city,
at the wharf, in the vessel in which he took pas
sage from North Carolina, and passed through
Portsmouth, in charge or Messrs Bishop and
Primer, with two New York officers, Messrs.
Brown and Leonard, to Suffolk. Hill made no
resistance. whatever, but Immediately submitted
to the will of his captors. He is very much
broken in spirit, and haggard in appearance. He
admits the slabbing of Smith, bnt says it was done
in self defence. Major Smith, having first struck
him. He then raised his cane to return The blow,
when Smith seized it, and the sword heing I'M
sheathed, he in the heat of passion, plunged it in
the bosom of his opponent, and fled. This state
ment is partially confirmed by Smiths dying
words
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vULCANIZED INDIA RUBBER

Specimens ofwhat has been called " Vulcanized
India Rubber" for diminishing the vibration Of
railways, by layer Of the material being intro.
duced instead fthe patent feet, between the base
Of the chair and the surface of the sleeper, have
been lately exhibited, which have attracted much
al. ton. The preparation is mixture of ca
outchouc and sulphur Its elasticity is said to be
Of surprising character, and it is also said TO he
preserved under intense pressure for long period
1t has been tried on the Great Western Railway
with success
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MAINE ELECTION.

The Augusta Age of the 10Th has returns from
295 towns, in which there are for
Anderson 30,O46
Morse 1888
Others 5,437
In these towns there is a majority Of 526 for
Anderson it will be increased to something hand
some. To the House as democrats are elected
and % wings; 80 districts no choice 46 districts
not heard from, mostly democratic. "All is safe
in Maine"
The Belfast Republican Journal in commenting
on the returns hich it publishes in full as far as
received, remarks: II will be noticed that the
vote is much less than last year, and that the
Democratic 10 somewhat reduced still, we think
we may safely calculate that Governor Anderson
will be elected by 1000 maturity" enough for
all practical purposes" His federal competitor,
10 be sure, runs ahead Of Fessenden, the 81 Lib
orty" candidate, but his prospects Of success
really appear to be about as remote. We have
elected a majority Of tho Senate, only feds
being elected to that body /; have elected ma
iority of the members of the House that have
been chosen, and unless there is a scandulOus di.
vision in the representative districts, shall have
majority Of Those to be chosen. Having elected
Governor, House and Senate, and member Of
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NEW MISCELLANY

We pleased to see that the Harpers have
undertaken new literary enterprise. They pro-
pose to issue. under the title of the .Ne,c Mis-
ceildny." series of works of standard reputation
and solid value, as distinguished from the light
and frivolous publications which have recently
burdened their presses. The first book of the
series, now nearly ready. is Whepelps Ele-
ments Of Morality and Polity,' work recently
published in England, and there regarded as an
addition Of great value to moral and political
literature. We understand. says the Courier and
Enquirer, that although the succeeding numbers
of the series will not he exclusively works of this
stamp, care will be taken to publish those books
alone, in each department, which are, like this,
The very best of their kind. A marked, perna-
nent, and essential value will so far as possible.
distinguished every book which finds admission
into the SERIES Richmond Times.
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iHE fiANoFoRTE TAUGHT IN ONE MINUTE.
When the discovery of teaching music by colors
was first made known by its author, d. d. Jane
son, through the medium of book entitled Color
'uu',c' II seemed most incredible. by reason Of
the short space of time therein stated as necessary
TO acquire the faculty Of playing from sight, and
as such 1t was treated mere theory, or az the
best, an amusing notion of the moment. Il IL
now nearly year ago since such work appeared:
and at the present moment this startling fact is
every day receiving confederation at the Adelaide
GALLERY. This may smack Of the marvellous.
but when the simple nature Of the means used
are understood, the matter becomes one Of admi-
ration. but no longer one of doubt. Several hun
bred people have already tested the principle,
and amongst these many children who never be-
fore touched the keys of pianoforte and it is 10
degree startling to hear the correctness and
harmony elected by first attempt. It should be-
understood that the keys Of the pisnoforte are
colored' to various lengths. to correspond with
similar coors in the book color being note height
being octave, and length being time Globe.
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NATIVISM.

The Boston Eagle complained the other day,
that the different presses in the country did not
notice the Native Americans, for fear their prin-
ciples would be spread by discussion. Not wish
ing to lie under any unfavorable imputation. we
to. day, give place to Gard of William Ran.
ken, which developes some of the Native prnci
pies. We hope the Eagle will give US credit for
this much.
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SIGN OF TEDIOUS WINrER-t is a re-
markable fact, that bees, this year, so far as we
can learn, says the Hartford Times, have almost
universally refused 10 swarm; and in some in
stances, after filling their hives, they have com
menced laying up store on the outside Such ex-
trsordInary Conduct of these weather wise and
Provident insects it is thought. indicates winter
of unusual length and severity .-BaH Sun.
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Congress, we do not see why Democrats should
mot feel well satisfied with the result, as they ev-
identity are; our federal friends. while ready 10
rejoice over the smallest favors they may receive,
should with as much patience as possible wait for
that remote "more Convenient season. when
cratic attachment
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ARKIvAL-Robert Owen, the celebrated Eng
lish Socialist, arrived at New York Yesterday In
the ship Victoria from London. The Herald
Bays, he looks as fresh as the morning. as is full Of
life and viyacity. He is about preparing for the
great convention of Socialists and Philosophers,
which is going 10 be held in this city next month.
Bolt. Rep.
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bailif calling at the house Of distressed
Quaker to serve writ, was refused admttance.
He said to the servant, " Your master il At home.
but will not see me-" He has seen thea
frend,' said Abigail, =" but he does not like tbv
appearance"
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RIvERsEs OF FoRTUEE.-Mr Noah Brown.
who retired from bushes few years since on
$4,000, died few days at Newark, New .Jer-
ssy, when ssrning HE daily bread az chip eaolke,
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From the Baltimore Republican.
BEWARE

The following card. which appears in the
Philadelphia papers, is ftom one Of the foremost
of the Native party. IL there is any Democrat.
SO foolish as To forsake his party in this city.
bid him look IN the following mirror before he
takas ca, suicidai coursa
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Il II F. n E w f II A .
MARY'S BEE.

AS Mary, with her lip of roscs
Was tripping DER the f,owry mead :.
foolish little bee supposes,
The rosy lip a rose indeed;
And so astonish'd at the bliss
He steals the honey OF her kiss.
He wantons there a moment lightly
He sports away on careless wing
But. ah, why swclls that wuund unsglitly
The rascal he has left sting,
She runs to me, with weeping eyes
Sweet images of April skies =
" BE this" said I " to Needless misses
warming, they should hear in mind;
Fer OF a ,ovcr steals their kisses,
Then flies end leaves sting behind"
This may be wisdom, TO be SURE
Said Mary, " but want cure"
What coul do F.? to ease the swelling
My lips and hers delighted meet;
And trust me, from its lovely dwelling.
found the very poison sweet
Fond hoy unconscious Of the smart
suck'd the poison to my heart!
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Genticmen's Private Parlors. Ice c.. Isoo!ns'
looms, Hotels, Receiving Rooms where sfrano %%
~Uu,a ma cheerful light All those can be- sc
ali si1cs aGi Win a better supply of LAMPS Of
w.: G. HALL s cos
w say II confidently, that we have more Va.
III linent than can be found in any Store in
src C.,sGu otntcs' Tie prices arc lower and we
s are certain that in burning these Lamps, if Won
nave good Lard (without salt in it) YOU will b,yc
sale by ' III u ID or
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9226A9 DohtARs WAITED I. S11Es y. I'M y

whicn @ill be given BOOTS & SHOES Of all kinds,
az the very lowest market prices, for Gosh. The
subscriber having recently received large supplies
oi Goods IN his line would request the attention of
tne public to an examination of them, and as he
GOES cash business exclusively, he is enabled to
sell cheaper than any othct house in the town Call
and coo for yourselves VIM r. pITCTyER
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GHEA'S BOOK-KEEPING bv sinrlc az

~ ~ y HSOOIh~h FIFIE'IlN Dy Single and
\ double entry; simplifed and arranged ac-
cording to the present practice of well regulated
counting houses in the United States.
The treatise comprises forms of receipts, drafa
bills OF parcels, accounts current, and such ac-
counts as usually occur in actual business
Also useful calculations Of interest, equation or
average of payments, and vocabulary of com
mercial terms.
Fosters Treatise on Commercial Book Keeping,
elucidatng the principles and practice of double
chants Accounts. Both Of the above Books which
are considered by many to be the beat works in
book keeping are for sale by
June % w. II. II. HODGES & co.
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Frs FOR STAUNTON.
IMPROVED PATENT COCOA Warro

Il ted pure and Of superior quality. This aTti.
clio when prepared properly affords a bevorarc re-.
commended by Physicians, very nutritious not
cent and is also tr9nonzin to the veal
fresh supply just received and for sale by
MAY 10 HENRY BUFF Hiob stIoct
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Germs of ao0ertfsfnq,

80 Iicetce Zines or less make square longer oucs
charged In proportion, and be paid for in
advance.
Adveriisements ordered in only once twice
week, will be charged so cents per .ouar. for tho
nrst insertion, and 81 cents for each subsequent
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CAUTIoN.-W deem it our duty to caution
- the pubic against every attempt to initiate DR..
Smiths SUGAR COATED PILLS Dr. Smith
has begun and will continue to make his Pills
the P~est Mdtertdfs. and as people not acquainted
with medicine, liable TO be deceived some per.
sons will attempt to palm off Sugar Coated Pills
that may be dangerous to use.
Several medical gentlemen in New York (among
whom is DR.. olph-second to none in the
city,) have expressed the opinion, thai No nedi.
cine in the catalogue of curaivcs is go generally
adapted TO the complaints Of the sick''
Behold the triumphs of the art div'ncl
Nor longer let the hapless sick repine,
Light shall again the faded eye iliume
And rosy health the pallid check resume.
The infant, moaning on its mothers breast.
Shall foudly play--Or, smiling. sink to rest
The dropping girl new vigor shall SUSTAIN
Bloom on the lip, and circle in the vein:
The boy that friendship scarcely hop'd to save
Shall measure back his footsteps from the grave
The street.-the matron-spar'd 10 those who love
Shall If! the grateful heart and eyes above.
Then call on MURogS, when you fee rnwell
He keeps them, ever at his store, to SELL
And as nc is, for Smith sole Agent here,
He'll warn you Of the Spurious to beware.
March 10
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vIVEAl TEA .-IMPoRTANT TO FAM

i ILIES.--I have the largest and best assort-
ment Of TEAS ever offered for sale in this vi
entity from the {" Canton Tea Company," which is
the oldest established Company in the United
States and celebrated for selling Choice TEAS.
Among the assortment may be found the follow
ing, which are put up in lib, lib, aud lib packa-
Res.
Retail prices ollo,cs, subject in all cases TO be re.
turned If not approved of
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~ W. " "Nt uppODf
GREENS

Finest EngIl5h Breakiast Tea ........ 10
Every package Tin addition to its containing
FULL WEIGHT Independent Of the wrapper,)
Teas therein are so thoroughly secured from light
and air, that their quality and power will remain
unimpaircd in any climate. For sale by
CHAS. H HEINITSH, Agent
April9 High St, 9TH door from Middle
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EERG USON s. MILHADO-Lumber Coal
IL and general Commission business, Wide Water
steet, Norfolk, Va.
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DRBECKwITH's ANTI-DYsPEPTIC

IL PILLS have been successfully used in almost
every variety of iunc tiona disorder of the stomach
Bowels Liver and Spleen such az heartburn acid
cructatons, nausea, headache, pain and distenson
of the stomach and bowels, ircipicnt Diarrhcea,
Collie, Jaundicc, Fiatulency, hsbitual costveness
loss of appetite, sick headache, sea sickness, SC
&c. They are safe and comfortable Aperient for
females during pregnancy and subsequent confine-
ment, relieving sickness at the stomach headache
heartburn, and many of the incidental nervous af
fcctions. Literary men, students, and most other
persons of sedentary habits, find them very conye.
nient. Those who indulge too freely in the pleas
ures of the table, find speedy relief from the sense
OF oppression and distcnsion which follow, by ia
king the pills AS dinner pill they are invalua.
bic. Those who are drinking mineral waters, and
particularly those from Southern climates ague
and fever districts, will find them a valuable ad-
Junct. Those who are exposed to the vicssitudes
OF weather on voyages or journeys, can take them
at ali times with perfect safety. In flu! doses they
are highly etficacious and safe Anti bilious medi.
clue. They seldom or never produce sickness at
the stomach or gripping
There have been many limitations and worthless
couutereits of these pills put in circulation by un-
principled and ignorant persons--the directions
wrappers, &c, of the genuine pills 80 closely and
accurately copied, that the closest observer could
not, without trial of their effects, distinguish be.
tween them.
Dr.. r. w. DYoTT & Sons of the Columbian Col
lege, 1872 N. 2nd St, Philadelphia, having underta.
ken and been appointed DR.. Beckwith Sole Agents
for the United States for the sale of the avovc Pills
the public are Informed that they can be supplied
with the genuine article in any quantity at the same
price as by the Proprietor by applying as above.
h. To guard against counteTfeits, all the
pills Furnished by the Sole Agents, are put up in
dozen DOZEN packages With blue engraved Label,
IWhitc Letters) 40 BECKWITHS ANTI DYS
PEPTIC PILLS, r.. w. DYOTT & SONS, Sole
Agents for the Proprietor.
SPECIAL DEPoT, at the Store Of Alexander Du-
vail CO., No. l47 Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES RI. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King & Toy, B..
Emerson, Robertson & Cornick w. II. Broughton,
Norioik, and by Druggists generally throughout
the United States. June 49,
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FOR WASHING
ON FARE REDUCED

M[n FOR WASHING
4A-!E1 TON FARE REDUCED
VG;; ssS.sS;:S-SfssT TO $b.-The steamer OS.
and Portsmouth every Sunday and Thursday at 5
O'Clock +. M. Returning will leave Washington
every Tuesday and Saturday, at O'Clock and Al.
exandria, at half past 9, A. NJ.
Passage and Fare SIS.
The Osceola will touch at Conc River every Sun.
tor.
She will stop at Aqua Creek and all the usual
landings on the Potomac to take off or land Passen-
gers. JAMES MIMCHELL,
May Canaan
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Il II d.
&--1EA7 BEST ROUTE TO THE
/L1s;s - VIRGINIA SPRINGS
- Through in three days. tuh
60 miles less stage ave than any other route DAILY
Sundays excepted)
The Steamers CURTIS PECK, Captain DAVIS,
and JEWESS, Capt. SUTTON, leave Southgate's
Wharf, Norfolk, at 81 O'clock, daily (Sunday's ex.
cePted) for Richmond, and arrive in due time to
connect with the Packet Boats to Lyncbburg, lea
wing daily at O'Clock, P. NJ, (Sunday's except.
ed) arriving in 80 hours thence by stages Tin day
tlme,) via. Natural Bridge to the Springs through
the whole route from Norfolk in days, without
any fatigue, so requisite for invalids
Passage and Fare through to White Sulphur
Springs, meals and lodgings included on board of
boats from Norfolk to Lynchburg, 81.
PASSENGERS FOR STANTON.
The Packet Boats for Stsuuton leave Richmond
every Monday, "Wednesday and Friday afternoon
at O'Clock, passengers going 10 Stanton by lea
wing Norfolk on Monday, Wednesday and FRIDAY
mornings in the Jewesa Capt. Sutton will arrive
IN sufficient time 10 take this comfortable and ex
peditious route, being only ii miles staging Pas.
sage and Fare to Stauntou by this route from Nor
ioik IS, whole EXPENSE So from Norfolk to Staun
ton, 81 25 less than by Louisa Railroad at & s.
Tickets throughout can be procured on boa I'd The
river Boats. DICKSON & MALLORY
June 10 Agents, j. II. Steamboats,.
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VNTILLIAM REID, Wholesale and Retail
wv Hat and Cap Store, east side Market Square,
Norfolk, Va
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FOR OLD POINT.

YE;;:S::::::as sf:5asS7 SUNDAY.-Thc steamer
- OSCEOLAwill, until fur
Their notice. make Two Trips to the above place
every sunday leaving Norfolk (toucbing at Ports
mouth going and returning) at haIf-past O'Clock.
A. NJ, and o'clock, P. NJ. Returning leave Old
Point at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and 5 O'Clock, p NJ.
Pas;age to go and return same day, 80 Gents.
p. S. Owing to this arrang cement the OsceoIa
Will not leave for Washington until o'clock. p.
M, but will leave at the usual hour on Thursday,
June l3 JAMES MITCHELL, Captain
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return MS thanks to MS numerous
sS4 <4l customers, for their continued and
IL increasing patronage, and in form the
Sfsas public that he has removed his Facto-
ry and Shop to BUFFERS BUILDINGS on Craw-
ford Street. just below the Market where he will at
tend to all orders with prompttude and despatch.
His stock of LEATHER, as usual is selected with
great care and will be found of the best quality
CALL AND TRY.
He has now employed workmen from Richmond
and Philadelphia, who cannot fail to give the most
perfect satisaction and he that his unremit
ted efforts to please will him liberal share
of patronage, as all work taken from his Manu-
factory will be warranted.
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots or Shoes
would find immediate and constant employment
by applying soon
The most prompt attention give to all orders and
no disappointment Recollect that the money left
in his Establishment, is expended in the Town, and
goes to the support of our own mechanics and
tradesmen F. HOFFMAN,
Crawford Street.
NIB. A few B0ARDERS will be taken by the
Subscriber, by the year, month or week, on mode
rate terms. Jan 20
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T WILLS, Wholesale Grocery and Commits
81 sion Store, Commerce street, Norfolk, Va.
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~ HALL & co. Wholesale ana Retail Book
". Stationery and Fancy Goods Establishment,
Main street, Norfolk, Va.
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WILLS 81 CO., Wholesale Grocers and Com
w mission Merchants, east end of High street,
Portsmouth, Va.