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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR



a BY virtue of a Decree of the Court Il
s5aE OF Chancery for Norfolk County to EEaEf
- effect division between the heirs of sEIEl
AbraD Watts. deceased, will be sold bcfo the
Court House door of said County, on THURSDAY
the 25th day OF September ensuing, the following
Property situated in the town of Portsmouth, viz :
House and Lot on Middle street, between the lots
of Jno Cooke, Esq, and that occupied by Mrs.
Malone, having front of ffty-six and half feet,
and running back one hundred and eighty feet, to
Capt ID. Reynolds line.
House aud Lot at the n. w intersection of Court
and Glasgow streets, front ninety feet and running
back one hundred and thirteen feet
House and Lot on Glasgow street, opposite the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brick House and Lot at the intersection of High
and Efin CHAM streets front one hundrcd and cigh-
ty feet, and running back one hundred and thir.
teen feet.
Unimproved Lot on North street, adjoining the
lot of Thos Brooks, Sr., Esq, front twenty ight
feet, three inches, and running back one hundred
and eighty feet.
Aiso-A Tract of Land lying in Norfolk County
and contiguous to the town of Portsmouth oppo-
site the farm owned and occupied by Isaac Rose,
Esq.
The above property will be sold upon a credit of
three months. (thc payment being securely ex.
cept so much as may be necessary defray the ex
penscs of the suit and sale and TO settle the estate
OF Mrs. Mary Watts, deceased.
che COMMISSIONERS.
Sep l-codtds
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V1HE PATENT CLAIMANTS, RINGS. 8

? n IL = ~. n
n MAGNETIC FLUID.-This remarkable dis
covery has received the universal appreciation of
the Medical Profession of Great Britain, and has
been sufficiently long before the American public
to give iair trial of its power and efficacy The
PATENT GALVANIC RINGS have been found TO
answer all the purposes for which ordinary Gaivan-
ic Battery or Electric and Magnetic Machines are
used, but are without any of the injurious sHoc KS
which accompany the applications by those instrtl-
ments. and IN many other respects ire more SAFE
and CERTAIN in accomplishing the desired object
The Gavauic Rings have been used with perfect
success in all cases of Rheumatism acute or chron-
&c, applying to the head, face limbs Govt, Tic
Doloreux. Toothachc, Bronchitis, Vertigo Nervous
or Sick Headache, Indigestion. Paralysis Palsy
Epilepsy, Fits Cramp, Palpitation of the Heart
Apoplexy, Stiffness of Joints, Lumba 90. Neuralgia
General Debility, Deficiency of Nervous Energy
and all Nervous Disorders In cases of confirmed
Dyspepsia they have been successful. Their extra.
ordinary effects upon the system must be witnessed
TO be believed; and certain PREVENTIVE for
the above complaints they equally to be recon-
mended. The Galyanic Rings are in every way
perfectly harmless, and are sold at prices TO be
within the reach of all. CRIsTGE's magnetic FLUID
Is used in connection with the Rings. to render
their efficient action certain, and to direct the Gal
vanc influence to the particular por tons which al
affected
For numerous certificates of the hi ghest charac.
ter regarding the efficacy of the GaIvanic Rings
and Magnetic Fluid, reference is made to former
advertisements, or they may be seen at the office
Only Agency in New York, l34 Fulton street, (Sun
BuilCing)
To guard against fraud, DIR. CRIsrIE appoints
but one Agency in each of the Cities of the United
States. The only Agency for the City of Norfolk
Is NJ A. SANTOS, for Portsmouth, Va, CHAS H.
HEINITSH, Agent.
&C. Please call and get q pnmphlet gratis
Aug 30
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John COOKE & CO, have Just received
- per scbr Leroy from New York, and are now
opening hne assortment of FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS, TO which they invite the attention of
purchasers. both wholesale and retail The Stock
Is well assorted and consists in part as follows
lu-f, lid aud 1874 Ribbond Bound Whitney
Blankets; Point, Duffle, and Saddle do; White,
Red, Yellow and Green Flannels Green Baize ;
Brown, Bleached and Coloured Canton Flaunels !;
Dress and Furniture Calcoes Table Diaper, S-4
and 10 4, wide; Russia do; Birds Eye do; Hucher
back do; Coored End Towels; Long Lawn and
LINEN Cambria; Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs !;
Hem Stitched do Coloured Bordcred do; Bamsley
Shooting. three vars wide Cotton do, same width ;
Black, Blue. Mixed and Fancy Sattinets Tweeds
for Sack Goats Superior Buckskin Cassnets, Plaid
Cloakng; Black, Blue, Green, Clarot, and other
Coloured Cloths Black, Blue, and Fancy CASH
meres Blackston Twecds Wooden Vcstings; Va
encia do; Superior Cashmere do (; Mixed Doe
Skins; 1874 White Marscs Quilts Paper Cam
brio Furniture Checks; Brown Holland; Frcuch
Turkey Red Prints; English Turkey Red Cam.
brics; Turkey Red Cotton, for Stripping; Gum Sus-
penders; Cotton do Cashmere Shawls Imitation
Cashmere do Damask do; Shaded Giurbams ::
Black Silk finish Tabby Velvet do Sabine finish
do; Rich Albert Cords; Irish Linens Brown French
do; Green Barrage, Embroidered; De Lain Shawls
Polka Gimp; Black Love Wells Black Italian Cra-
watts; Fancy do; Worsted Caps Donna Maria do ::
Cashmere do Pekiu Hoods Ladies' Silk and Kid
Gloves; Mems do; Blcachcd and Brown Shrtings :;
Heavy Woolcn kerseys; Canvass and Padding
Black and white Virgins; Cord Roy Furniture
Dimity; do Fringes; Watcred and Damask Mo
reens; Merino, Lambs Wool, Cotton, and Buck
skin Shirts; Merino, Lambs Wool and Cotton
Draws; White Lace Musns Jackonet do Null
do; Cambria do; Swiss do Fig'd and Plain do !;
Tarleton do; Wash Blends; Bobinets Thread ; La
ces; Edgings and Insertngs, Isle do; Needles,
Pins Cord Tape, and many other articles too tedi-
Gus to mention.
Also thousand pounds Gill Nett Thread in
pound skeins. JOHN COOKE s. CO.,
sep 10 High ST.. Portsmouth, Va.
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- ----'----
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
WEDNESDAY, September II.

WEDNESDAY, September H.
ARRIVED,
steamer Curtis Peck. Davis, FIN Richmond
Schr Providence, Kirwan. FIN Baltimnre honrd
TO kichmond-mdze to j. Wills S. March, Hardy
peik' r. A. Worrell, McCandlish & Jeffrey,
sickery Griffith, c. Harris, j. Carnes, and Wills
Co and j. p. Reynolds. Portsmouth.
schr Eagle, Brown, from Petersburg, -four to
Smith & Fisher.
Schr John G. Calhoun, Simmons, from Windsor.
slaves to j. d. Thnrston.
Schr W. w. Hall, Simmons, FIN Windsor, slaves
and tar to ]. ID. Thurston.
Schr Janet, Rudder, FIN Windsor, slaves and tar
to j. ID. Thurston. w.
IN HAMPTON ROADS,
Brig Citizen, Brown, I'm New ,Nork for orders to
Robertson s. Branda.
SAILED,
Briggs Monaco, Gould, for Portland: w r. Jones
Jr Nickerson, for Fall River and Tom Paine, Shib.
bles, for Boston,
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SELLING CHEAP FOR CASH

THRUST SALE.-Pursuant to a Deed in Trust
u bearing date on the l 9th June, 1885, and of re.
cord in the Clerks Office of Norfolk county from
William Barnard, to secure certain debts therein
mentioned, will be sold, at public auction for cash.
before the Court House door, in Portsmouth, on
TUESDAY, the Odd day of September, 1915, at II
O'Clock, NJ, very valuable and highly improved
Garden Farm, near the town of Portsmouth; also
three Negroes, viz: women Lucy and Hannah, and
girl Lettice.
Sep 12-fmwtd THE TRUSTEE
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SUPERIOR INK.-Preparcd by Maynard &
~ Noyes, Boston. This Ink is universally c.
knowledged to be the best ever prepared. Those
gentlemen manufactured Ink nearly % years
For sale at the Drug Store, 4th door below Middle
street CHAS. II. HEINITSH, agent.
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DIED.

In Norfolk, on Monday morning after a short
age.
AT Westover, on Saturday, the 18th instant.
MILES SELpEN, End son of Commander John H.
Saunders, OF the U. S. Navy, aged years
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NJ OTlCE.-The Stockholders of the Portsmouth
~ Savings Fund Society are hereby notified, that
there will be general meeting of the Stockholders
held at the Town Hall on SATURDAY, Goth inst,
at IL O'Clock, M. They are specially requested to
attend either in person by proxy as business of
importance will be submitted to their considera
ton. BY order of the Board of Directors
Sep IL GEORGE Nj. Balm, Cashier.
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GRIMSTONE'S EYE SNUFF

The inventor most respectfully solicits the atten
ton OF the nobility, gentry and the public TO make
trial OF his celebrated herbaceous compound DIedp-
ing himself to the efficacy and certain relief to he
sufferer The reader will remember some of the
greatest events have been accomplished by the most
out irritating those delicate organs by it's action on
the Lachrynal duct, the membranes Of
which is indeed continue ton of the pituitary ex-
pansion within the nostrils. 1t has received the
auction of the most exalted and scientific nerson
ages OF the age. The gigantic balances, the press
has euIogized this delightful compound of Herbs
lew words to the afflicted, the innumcrabe tcsti
monials of cures of Cataract, Gutta Serena a.
thalmia inflammation, Nervous Headache, Deafness
aud other diseases to which those delicate organs
toc Eye and Ear are subjected, too numerous
Tor the limits of this bill This snuff when takon
frequently strengthens the of the head and
removes distractions from the Eyes Look to the
inventors signature with the above royal patron
age on each canister, from England. Just received
and for sale by
Sep4 c. HALL g. CO
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MOLD HEREBY. II. Patronized by their late
- Majcstie's, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Rents, and sanctioned by the Lords of the Treasu-
ry manufactured of Herbs only
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant to a
~ decree of the County Court Of Norfolk County,
pronounced on the 18th day of July, 1885, in a suit
herein pending, in which
Joanna O'Brien and others are Plaintiffs,
and
Charles +. OBrien is Defendant
We shall sell at public auction for cash, before the
Court House of said County, on MONDAY, the 9th
day of October next, at O'Clock, =. NJ the LAND
and its Improvements in the said decree mentioned
and described as ga lot, piece parcel of Land
with the Improvements thereon, in the Town of
Portsmouth, beginning Queen street, twenty two
and half feet west of the west line of Lot No 81
and running west on Queen street twenty two and
a half feet, thence south one hundred and thirteen
feet, thence cast twenty and half feet thence
feet"
Sep If-3tawtd THE COMMISSIONERS.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS
VI DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS 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
to serve all who may favor him with their patron.
age.
Pictures taken in the most beautiful and per-
very moderate cost, equally we'll in clear" cIondv
and even in stormy weather, and warranted not 10
fade or rub off: The public generally are invited
to call and examine his specimens, whether they
sit He is assured, from the liberal pa from
age which he has received, in both Northern and
Southern Cities, that he will be able to give entire
satisfaction Sec Rooms Corner of Main and Tai
bert sts over E Dorney's Dry Goods Store, Norfolk
for short time only Also l70l Main street oppo,
site the Banks, IN Richmond. AUG cot.
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FOR SALE.

a. The Subscriber being about to remove
Ssa5 from Virginia, offers for sale those two Two
-As4-lStory FRAME DIV Filings, situated near
The intersection of North and Court street, and all
so Marsh Lot adjoining said Dwellings. For
terms, which will be found remarkably low apply
to JNO. N. BAIRD.
Auu s5-0nn
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NEW BOOKS just received by
IN w. III. H. hedges & co.
The w hlte Slave or the Russian Peasant Girl, by
the author of Revelations of Russia"
Cosmos survey of the general physical hsto.
ry of the Universe, by Alexander Won Humboldt
Treatise on Domestic Economy for the use of
young ladies' at home, and at school, by Miss Cath
crime f. Beccber
Nos. 26 and 81, Pictorial Bible.
Nos. 63 and 81, Pictorial Shakespeare.
Also. another supply, vol. LIST, Wandering Jew,
price % cents. ATr II
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CITY AUCTION STORE. by SANFORD
~ TURNER.-The undersigned most respect
iuily inform the citizens of Norfolk and its vicn
ty that they have taken the large Brick Warehouse
OF w M G Camp, Esq, Broad Water street,
Tor the purpose of co uducting the AUCTION AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS
They respectfully solicit a share of the public
patronage. Prompt settlements made on al sales
SIDNEY SANFORD,
Norfolk Sep. 5. EDWARD TURNER.
REFERENCES:
). NJ; Freemen, Esq., Joseph Murden, Butler s.
Camp, Messrs. j. Bonsal & Co. Robet tson & Bran
ia, Iho1nas reilly, Esq. Sep Civ
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THE NEW YORK CONTRIRUTION.
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
NO. 81, Wall street. .New York.
CAPITAL <2OO OOOt

insures Buildings in general, Merchandise, House.
hold Forniture, Ships and their cargoes, Tin port
ony) Smps or Vessels being built, repaired
and every description of Per sonal Property.
ms Company will pay all its losses by the late
hre IN New York, and still have an ample capital
to afford security TO all its customers.
The subscriber is prepared to issue Policies direct
at the lowest rates of premium in Portsmouth, Nor
folk and the, surrounding Country. Please give
me q call before insuring elsewhere.
Applications by letter, (post- paid) giving de.
to by GEORGE Nj. Balm.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug ~ Agent.
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SOO PAGES FOR FIFTY CENTS =
s)NIlJ PROSPECTUS of the CONGRESSIONAL

n
CUU PROSPECTUS of the CONGRESSIONAL
JOURNAL. The editors of the UNITED STATES
JOURNAL propose to commence, with the next ses-
sion Of Congress, a weekly publication under the
above title, to continue through the whole session.
at the unprecedented loW price of FIFTY CENTS,
to each subscriber for volume of FIVE HUN.
DRED PAGES.
II will contain faithful and impartial record of
both Houses of Congress, the gist of all important
speeches which may be delivered, &C., sc. The
most competent reporters will be employed, and
nothing shall prevent it being made worthy of the
patronage of the public generally. The Journal
will endeavor, in its records to do justice to both
parties, that both parties viii feel allowed to pat
ronise the publication. 1t being the long session
as it is called the volume will contain at least 500
pages; each number will contain sixteen pages of
solid matter, which will enable the publishers To
give all the proceedings worthy of being preserved
in hook form. for binding and future reference
The exceedingly low terms will place it within the
reach Of all the publishers hope that their friends
will use their exertions in obtaining subscribers
THEOPHILUS FISK
JESSE f. DOW
wAsmNeToN, august IL. 1S45.-sep is
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4 have just received few kegs of GLADE'S BUT
IL TER, for sale, very good and cheap.
STEPHEN JAMES
Aug II West side Market Square
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Nor
I'D folk. Va. under the Snneriniendancc of Mr.

~ folk, va, under the Superinteudance of Mrs.
S. CROKER.
Mrs G.. takes this method to inform the citizens
of Norfolk and vicinity, that she has taken the
large and airy Room in the Dwelling House occu-
pied by Mrs. Berry, on Cumberland street for the
purpose of establishing Seminary for Young La
dies and Misses.
This Institution will be opened for the reception
of Pupils on the 10th of September Its design Is
to impart thorough practical and finished Educa
tiCn. Advantages will be offered for acquiring an
extensive and thorough acquaintance with the
English Language, Latin, French and Spanish
Also, Music, Drawing and Painting, and various
styles of Embroidery. Mrs. C.. will be assisted by
Teachers of the first talent
Particular attention will be paid to the morals
and manners of the Pupils placed under Mrs C's
care and ii will be her aim to bring the social aE
icctons into exercise to train the pupil to correct
habits OF thought and action and to make the &C
QUESTION of knowledge pleasant occupation.
Mrs. c. will continue giving Lessons in Penman-
ship at the School Room from half past four to half
past five o'clock. Terms of Tuition made known
at her School Room.
Those who may wish to take Lessons in Penman-
ship or enter Day Scholars will please leave
their names with Mrs. Berry, at the School Room
Mrs. c. takes pleasure in stating that she is kind
ly permitted to make the following references.
w. w. Seaton, Esq, Mayor Of Washingtou D.
o. Rev. o. B. Brown /; Rev. George w Samson ;
Rev. S. Sproe Rev. S. B. Willis, Catskill n Y !;
Rev Septinus fusion, Chaplain of the Senate ;
Rev. A. a. Muller b. F Hallett, Esq, Boston j.
a. Underwood Esq, ". Y. july %
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MAGNETISM, at Military Hall, next week.
lFl MADAME De BoNNEvILLE will deliver a
Course of Lectures on the subject of MAGNET
ISM, at Military Hall, to begin MONDAY evening
September Is, 1915, and to be continued every
night of the week,
GcE-L IL does not rain. 90
Prof. DE BoNNENILLE will illustrate the Lectures
by the most extraordinary and fascinating Elk
PERIMENTS, on Phreno Magnetism, Ecstacy and
Clairvoyance.
To begin at half past o'clock precisely.
Tickets 25 Cents-to be had at Mr.. Freeman's
store and at the Door Sep 10
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DERCiMMON WOOD WANTED.-l5 or
Il 30 Cord good PERCIMMON WOOD, either in
logs or blocks for which fair cash price will be.
given Apply to CHAS. II. HEINIrSH
Drug Store, High ST., 18th door below Middle
AUG 2S
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GORDAN's LOTTERY OFFICE.

so Prizes of 1000.
TS Numbers, Is drawn ballots.
Alexandria Lottery Glass A. for ls45.
To be drawn at Alexandria, D. c., Saturday, Sep
tember 9th.
Capitals, $4,000, % O0O Is 900, 10000, 600,
5000, 1000, 5000, 5 900. 1000, ASH, 2,5OOs,
10 of 1000, 20 of 1850, 90 of 1900. so of
1000. 500s, zoos, 250s, $685. zoos,
sc. sc. sc.
Tickets only $2O--Halves $IO-Quarters So
Fights So so.
Tickets to be had at JNO. ID. GORDAN'S
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk
Where the highest premium is paid for Gold, Sill.
yer, and Specie Checks. Sep l3-t29th.
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KEEP IT REFORE THE PEOpLE,-

II EEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE!
IN The Subscriber informs the public that he
continues the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS or
the Corner OF High and Middle streets, where he
will be happy to receive orders, and execute thera
in a style not to be surpassed, as may be demon
straed to the satisfaction OF those who will do him
the favor to call and examine his work. He has
some oi the most fashionable specimens of
CABINET WORK.
Also large lot OF Curled Maple, Rush and Wind
CHAIRS.
Beng an experienced mechanic he respectfully
appeals to the feelings of generous public to ex
tend to him portion of its patronage. Old Fur
turc taken in exchange for New.
Z. d. HAYNES.
0J-All persons indebted to me are respectfully
invited TO call and settle their bills.
June l6 T. n III
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tAMPHIN E.--Two more Barrels Superior
" CAMPHINE, just received and for sale at the
July IL Medical Emporium, High
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NOTICE.-A PETITION win be presented To
~ the next Legislature of Virginia prayincr for
me passage of an Act to incorporate the town of
Portsmouth; comforting upon hcrmunicipal rights
ana privileges All persons Interested will take
que notice Aug 20-tf
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- WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
NJ Law, Portsmouth, Va.
o. Office in Bourke's New Building High street
where he will be pleased TO see all persons having
business in the line of his profession. Sep Is
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY, about three
w or four good BOOT & SHOE MAKERS, for
which reasonable wages will be paid, and steady
employment will be given. H. HOFFMAN,
Sep is East side Crawford street
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GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE.

GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE.
Drawing of Consolidated Lottery Class No IO6
To- 3, 80, 20, 81 so, %, s, 25, 49, 90 43, ID 49, 49,
SPLENDID SCHEMES.
This Day only!
S3O,O00!!
so Prizes of s 900!
rs Numbers, Is Drawn Ballots
Alexandria Lottery Extra Glass No. 222.
Drawing Received To- Morrow Morning.
Capitals,-3D,000, 1000. 1000, 5000, 3 00O 2SlO
$3.50, 1000, $50, 600, 800, 400, 800,
1850, 200, so of 1000, 300s, 22Os 2OOs
l50s, zoos, &c. sc. &c.
Tickets only $lO-Shares in proportion
ORA WS THIS DAY.
$4,000!
10 Prizes of S. ,000!!
10 Numbers, Is Drawn Ballots.
Consolidated Lottery Glass No 5.
Drawing received Saturday Morning.
Capitals,-l5000 TO- 900, 5000, $500, 1000, ,29S,
10 of 1000, 500s, zoos, 1858, l00s &C. sc.
Tickets only S5-Shares in proportion.
Tickets to be had at JNO d. GORDAN'S,
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk
Where the highest premium is paid for Gold,
Silver, and Specie Checks. Sep Is
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SCHOOL REOPENED.-MRs. BILLUPs will
~ reopen her School in the basement of the Bap-
list Church, on MONDAY, the twenty second of
September Feeling that she has given satisfac ton
to those who have placed children under her charge
she would respectfully solicit share of public pat
ronage.
Terms-lst Class, $12 so per Session.
End do 10 do do
Bird do do do
Sep 16-3t*
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-08-23
NUMBER 25.

down in that time. Bankruptcy, said he,
is Ike death, and almost as certalnS they
fall single and alone, and are thus forgot
ter, but there is no escape from it, and ne
is fortunate man who fails young. An
o, her friend told me that he had occasion
10 look through the Probate Office lew
years SINCE, aad he was surprised 10 had
that over ninety per cent OF all the es.
tates settled there were insolyent. and
within few days, | have gone back TO
the Incorporation Of our banks in Boston.
have a list Of the directors since they
started. This is, however, very un.
fair way of testing the rule for bank d.
rectors are the most substantial men in
the community. In the old bant, over
one.ihird had Jailed in forty years. am
sorry to present to you so gloomy a pic.
ture, and trust you will insliI into your
sons, as Gen. Dearborn recommends, d
love of agriculture, for in the mercantile
pursuits, they will fail to dead cer,aln'y.
Every planter who can afford to sPenj
S. should have copy Of this work. IL
is the most interesting and useful Of s.a
kind we have yet seen. We are authofl.
sed to act as agents.