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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR


a by virtue of Decree of the Court "a
Esa5I OF Chapcery for Norfolk County, to g5aEI
49, effect division between the heirs of ELL
Abram Watts. deceased, will he sold. before tue
Court House door of said County, on THURSDAY,
the 25ih 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 fifty, six and half feet
and running back one hundred and eighty feet, 10
Capt. ID. Reynolds line.
House aud Lotat the N. w. intcrsec ton 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 interscct ion of High
and bingham streets, front one hundr ed and cigh
W feet, and running back one hundred and tbir
teen feet.
Unimproved Lot on North street, adjoining the
lot of Thos. Brooks, ST. Esq, front twcnty-eight
feet, three inches, and running back one hundred
and eighty feet.
Also-A Tract of Land lying in Norfolk County
and contiguous to the town of Portsmouth, oppu-
site the farm owned aud occupicd,bv Isaac Rose,
Ed
The above property will be sold upon a credit of
three months. Ohc payment being securely ex
cept so much as may be necessary 90 ciray the OK
penscs of the suit and sale, and 10 settle the estate
of Mrs Mary Watts, deceased.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Sep l-codtds.
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FOR SALE.


Il MAGNETIC FLUID This rcnar kabe dis
covcry has received the universal appreciation of
the Medical Profession of Great Britain, and has
been sufficiently long before the American public
To give fair trial of its power and efficacy. The
PATENT GALVANIC RINGS have been found to
ic Battery or Electric and Magnetic Machines are
used but are without any of the injurious shoe KS
which accompany the applica tons by those nstru
mcnts, and in many other respects are more SAFE
and CERTAIN in accomplishing the desired object.
The Galvanic Rings have been used with perfect
success in all cascs of Rheumatism, or chron-
ic, applying to the head face limbs Govt, Tic
or Sick Headache, Indigestion. Paralysis, Palsy,
Epilepsy, Fits, Cramp, Palpitation of the Heart,
ApoPlexy, Stiffness of Joints, Lunbago. Neuralgia,
General Debility, Deficiency of Nervous Energy,
and all Nervous Disorders. In of confirmed
Dyspepsia they have been successful. Their extra.
ordinary effects upon the system must be Witnessed
to be believed and certain PREVENTIVE for
mcndod. The Galvanic Rings are in every way
perfectly harmless, and sold at prices to be
within the reach OF all. CRIsTIE's MAGNETIC FLUID
| Is used in connection with the Rings, render
their efficient action certain, and to direct the Cal
vanc influence to the particular por tons which
affected.
For numerous certificates of the highest charac.
and Magnetic Fluid, reference is made to former
advertisements. or they may be at the office.
Only Agency in New. York, 1874 Fulton street, (Sun
Bulo ing.)
| To guard against fraud, DR.. CRIsTIE appoints
but 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. II.
| HEINITSH, Agent.
| o. Please call and get a pamphlet gratis.
|
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THE NEW YORK CONTRIBUTIONS
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
No. 81, Wall street. .Nep York.
CAPITAL 100000!

Ipsurcs Buildings in general, Merchandise, House
hold Furniture. Ships and their cargoes, Tin port
only) Ships or Vessels being built, or repaired,
and every description of Per sonal Property.
This Company will pay all its losses by the late
fire 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 a call before insuring elsewhere.
scription of property, Sc, Sc. promptly attended
to nv GEORGE Nj. Balm
Portsmouth, Aug 81 Agent.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS
VI DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS. IL.
WHlTEHURST has the pleasure to announce to
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, that he has again returned and il prepared
to servo all who may favor him with their patron
age.
Pictures taken in the most beautiful and per-
feet style of the Art, put up in elegant Cases at
very moderate cost, equally well in clear, cloudy,
and even in stormy weather, and warranted not to
Jade or rub off The public generally are invited
sit not lie is assured, from the liberal patron
age which he has received, in both Northern and
Southern Cities, that he will be able to give entire
salts STAG ton. See Rooms Corner of Main and Tai
bert SITS, over Dorncy's Dry Goods Store, Norfolk,
for short time only Also l70k Main street, oppo
site the Banks, in Richmond. Aug 20-tf.
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SHIP NEW S.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
TUESDAY, September 9.

TUESDAY, September 9.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Jewcss, Sutton, fan Richmond.
Schr volant, Matthias, FIN Turks Island, days,
Salt to r. A. WOrrell.
Schr Emely Ann, Applegarth, finn Baltimore,
Flour tn r. A. Worrell.
Schr Mary Frefethen, FIN Portsmouth, IN. H.
Hay &C. to E, Carnage and Soutcr g. Bell
schr Dieskaw, Ryder, I'm Provincctown, ballast
to the master.
Schr Laura, Bssell, from Hereford, slaves, corn -,
wheat and haxseed to Hardy s. Delk.
Sloop Henry Bateman, Day, fun Winton, slaves
and tar to Gordon s. Co.
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DRIvATE BOARDING-HOUS w.
Il LANE, on Middle, between North and Glas-
glow Streets, Portsmouth,, Va. N. ID. Transient
Boarders taken by the week or month.
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FOR RENT.
q The Subscriber will rent that large, airy
he and commodious Three Story HOUSE, on
s-g@l County street in which she now resides to
a good tenant. Possession given Immediately.
Aug % FRANCES GOODWIN.
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DIED.

Departed this life the morning of the 9th in
staut, at Old Point Comfort, Va, in the 40,h year
of her age, after somewhat protracted and very
painful illness, which she bore with exemplary pa
thence and resignation, Mrs. ANN WHITE, consort
of George A. White leaving disconsolate hus-
loss.
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(tITY AUCTION STORE, by SANFORD
~ & TURNER.-The undersigned most respect
fully inform the citizens of Norfolk and its vicini
ty that they have taken the large Brick Warehouse
Of VIM c. Camp, ESQ, on Broad Water street,
for the purpose of conducting the AUCTION AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
They respectfully solicit share of the public
patronage. Prompt settlements made on all sales.
SIDNEY SANFORD,
Norfolk, Sep. 5. EDWARD TURNER.
REFERENCES:
J. M. Freemen, Esq, Joseph Muruen, Butler &
Camp, Messrs. j. Bonsal s. Co., Robertson s. Bran
da, Thomas Reilly, Esq. Sep Civ
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GOLD HERE.--v R. Patronized by their late
- Majes.ie's, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Kents, and sanctioned by the Lords of the Treasu-
ry manufactured of Herbs only.
GRIMSTONE'S EYE SNUFF.
The inventor most respectfully solicts the atten
ton of the nobility, gentry and the public, to make
trial of his celebrated herbaccous compound, pedg
ing himself To the efficacy and certain relief to the
sufferer The reader will remember some of the
greatest events have been accomplished by the most
simple causes. This Snuff removes diseases with
out irritating those delicate organs by its action
the Lachrymal duct, the membrance of
which is indeed continuation of the pituitary
pansion wi hin the nostris. 1t has received the
anction of the most exalted and scientific person
ages of the age. The gigantic balance, the press I!
has eulogized this delightful compound of Herbs.
few words to the afflicted the innumcrable tcsti
Inonais of cures of Cataract, Gutta Serena, OPP
thalniia, inflammation, Nervous Headache, Deafness
and other diseases to which those delicate organs
the Eye and Ear subjected, too numerous
for the limits of this bill. This snuff when taken
frequently strengthens the nerve. of the head and
removes Instructions 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 s. co.
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THE REV. JAMES STRATTON, will
Il resume the Exercises of his School in Ports
mouth on MONDAY the 22d OF September. The
sive, embracing all the branches of finished Fee
male Education.
Terms:
LIST Glass, $SIS per session.
I'd Glass, 10
Sd Class, IL
MIR. S. would take this opportunity of saying that
if any of the pupils DESTROYS of attending to
MUSIC, he has made arrangements by which they
can be competently taught, at SIS per quarter,
either on the PIANO or the GUITAR.
Portsmouth, August l9-3taw t22dSop.
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NOTICE.-A PETITION will be presented to
~ the next Legislature of Virginia, praying for
the passage Of an Act to Incorporate the town of
Portsmouth; comforting upon her municipal rights
and privileges. All persons interested will take
due notice. Aug 20-tc
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- WHEELER, Attorney and Councillor a,
~. Law, Portsmouth, Va.
9J- Office on Crawford street, Two Doors below
the Crawford House, where he will be pleased 10
see all persons having business in the line of his
profession. Aug %
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GAIT OF SORREL,-For removing Iron
~ Moulds or Ink Spots out of Lace Lawns, Mus
Inns, Cambric, Linen of any kind.
The above article we have just received from
PHI iiadelphia, warranted equal to the imported 1t
is now extensively used in the process for
Bleaching Bonnets, sc.
Also, in small boxes variety of Log Paints, Pen
ellis, sc. For sale at the Drug Store, doors below
Middle street. CHAS. II. HEINITSH
SepS Agent.
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Nor.
I'D folk. Va. under the Superntendance Of Mira


s. CROKER!
Mrs. C.. 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 CumbeT land street, for the
purpose of establishing Seminary for Young La
dies and Misses.
This Institute will be opened for the reception
of Pupils on the 10Th Of September Its design is
to mpart thorough practical and finished Educa
ton. 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. &. 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 il will be her ais to bring the social af
fcctions into exercise, to train the pupil to correct
habits of thought and action and to make the
QUESTION of knowledge pleasant occupation.
Mrs. e.. will continue giving Lessons in Peumau-
ship the School Room from half-pas four to half.
past five o'clock. Terms of Tuition made known
at her School Room.
Those who may wish to axe Lessons in Peuman-
ship or enter rs Day Scholars will please leave
their names with Mrs. Berry, at the School Room
Mrs. G. takes pleasure in stating that she is kind
ly permitted to make the following references
w w. Seatou, Esq, Mayor of Washing tOn. d.
c.. Rev. o. y. Brown Rev George w Samson :;
Rev. S. Sprole; Rev S. b. Willis. Catskill, ". Y. (;
Rev. Scptinus fusion, Chaplain OF the Senate ;
Rev. A. A. Muller b. F Hallett, Esq, Boston j.
A. Underwood, Esq, N. July %
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1845-12-13
Land. Negroes, SEC, for. Safe.

4 Will SELL to The highest bidder, on
N the premises, on THURSDAY, the 29th day
of January, 1916, the tract of Land on which |
reside, containing $50 acres, situate in Choctaw
county, 10 miles from Middleton, 10 from Big
Black river, % from Grenada, or steamboat navi-
cation, 30 from the towns of Greenwood and Le-
fore, on the Yazoo river, in healthy region Of
country, 200 acres of which are cleared, and UNI
der pretty good fence. The improvements are a
good hewed Log Dwelling with On aper-
ture Piazza and Bedrooms, a Clubhouse, Cotton
press, and all other necessary out-houses This
land has several springs Of pure cold free-stone
water on it, and VIII be sold inparcels Of 80 and
100 acres. as# s8
ALso,--Six likely young Negroes-or three
boys and three girls; part of my household and
kitchen Furniture, Horses, Mules. Oxen, Cows,
and Calves, all my Farming Utensils, Corn, Fpd-
der, Oats, etc.
No security will be required for the land, but
one half the purchaser money must be paid in
gold or silver, or its equivalent, and the residue
in one and two years. AMOS S. FOY.
Choctaw county, Miss. Nov. 6, 1916.
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LOUD'S CELEBRATED PREMIUM
PIANO FORTES.

NT M. HENRY LOUD, would respectfully in
w form the citizens of Greenwood, and sur
rounding country, that he is continually receiving
Pianos from the above celebrated Philadelphia
House. The high character their Pianos have
obtained in all portions of the Union, and in the
trying climates of Mexico, Texas, South America,
the East and West Indies, together with the fact
that ten premiums including Gold and Silver Med
ais, have been awarded to them by the different
Societies in the United States, furnish the best
guaranty that all Piano Fortes purchased of this
establishment may be depended upon as being of
the best quality, possessing all the necessary quail
ifcations for good Piano, viz. Fullness and
brlioncy of tone; delicacy of touch perfection of
Mechanism, combined with great strength in their
construction. The Manufacturers have recently
made great reduction in their prices, which pur-
chasers here will have all the advantage Of, rs they
will be sold at their lowest Northern prices, w Ar
RANTED, and kept in order free of Charge
0-Orders for Pianos faithfully executed and
packed for any part Of the country, with perfect
safety. Also,--Music--Mu Stools, Piano Gov.
ers, DC. t alr
a line addressed to me through the Post Ofics
Holly Springs, or to George Weir. Agent at Mid
dleton, will meet with prompt attention.
0E-Pianos Tuned and Repaired.
March Is, 1645-5-l2m xN
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TAKE NOTICE.

I'm the winter of ls43 or IA. the undersigne
Il became securities to a certain note executed by
Bryant Sanders, and made payable to Margaret p.
Jones, administrative of the estate Of Sylvester
Jones, decd, for the sum Eve believe,) of one
hundred dollars.
Now we embrace the present opportunity of
informing. the public, that said note will not be
paid by either of us, unless forced by law. The
consideration for which said note was given has
entis ely failed. The negro, for whose hire the
note was executed, was taken up in the course of
two or three: weeks. on a charge of arson, and
afterbeing committed toail for trial, either made
his own escape or was let out by his 'fiiends."
G. w Fl. BROWN,
May 6, I845-I2 10. F. AYRES.
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V.GL U.akBLE L.ayv.D IN
Fog EUEp.

NHE undersigned offers for sale, upon the
u most reasonable terms, the following describ-
ed lands the greater part of which. is said to be
inferiort to none in the rich Yazoo valley, to wit:
The East half end East half South West quarter,
and East half North West quarter of Section ID,
Township 10, Range l East-The North East
quarter and East half South west quarter-East
half South West quarter of Section %, Township
ID, Range East-The South East quarter and
North East quarter of Section T. Township II,
Range East, and West half South West quarter
of Section 8, Township II, Range 6 East.
Eight hundred acres of the above lands, is situ-
uted in the Yazoo valley, near Greenwood, and is
beautifully situated for fine plantation. The re
mainder or a greater portion is in the nei ghbor-
hood of Shongalo. and is believed to be go cd land
Persons wishing to purchase land at this time,
will find it to their advantage to call soon, as
am determined to sell upon the most reasonable
terms.
CHRISTOPHER HOLLINGSWORTH.
May 6, 1s45-l2-tf
P. s. The undersigned can be found at his
place in Sun-Flower county one mile below
Greenwood.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

EEyIIE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
Il their friends, and the public generally, that
they have received, and will receive by the next
arrivals, portion of their Spring supplies These
Goods having been purchased in the Northern and
Eastern cities under advantageous circumstances,
by one of the partners, they enabled to sell at
reduced prices foE cash or produce) to suit the
present depressed state of the cotton MARKET
These supplies in addition to the stock on hand,
makes their assortment extensive and complete;
comprising almost every article in general use in
this section of the State. Those wishing to buy
goods in this market, would do well to call and ex-
anime for themselves, before purchasing else
where.
MCCONNELL d BROTHER.
Greenwood, Feb. 25, 1S45.
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500 Pages for Fifty CeatsW
DROSPECTUS OF THE CONGRESS

n SIGNAL JOURNAL.--T'he editors Of the
UNITED STATES JorNAL propose to commence
with the next session Of Congress, weekly publi-
cation under the above title, to continue through
the whole session, at the unprecedented Loac price
of FIFTY CENTS! to each subscriber for
volume of fue hundred pages! 1t will contain
faithful and impartial record Of both Houses Of
Congress, the gist Of all the important speeches
which may be delivered, ETC. The most compe-
tent reporters.will be employed and nothing shall
prevent il being made worthy of the patronage Of
the public generally. The Journal will endeavor
in its records, to do justice both parties SO that
both parties will feel allowed to paronise the pub
lication 1t being the long session, as it is cal
led, the volume viii 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
book form, for bindingand future reference The
exceedingly low terms will place it within the
reach ofall the publishers hope that their friends
viii use their exertions in obtaining subscribers
Those who forward Five Dollars shall receive
Eleven copies Ten dollars, twenty-three copies;
Twenty dollars, FIFTY copies, reducing the price
to forty cents, for volume of 500 pages.
A title page and complete index will be added at
the end of the volume, to make it the moro con
venient for future reference.
THEOPHILUS FISK,
JESSE T. DOW.
ITosb;nofon. nm 10 1915
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pI.ANTATION SUPPLIES.

WE would inform our friends and the public
w generally, that we are now receiving our
fall stock, consisting in part OF
$50 pieces Bagging,
$50 coils Rope,
10 casks Bacon Sides,
8 do do Hams,
SO bbls New Flour,
90 bbls Whiskey,
bbIs Vinegar,
go Kegs Nails,
40 Boxes Glass,
10 Kegs White lead, ETC., etc.
Gu
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GREENSBORO HOTET,.
TO CONTRACTORS.

TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS. will be received to build three
IL Bridges on the road leading from this place
to the Prairie. For particulars respecting dimen-
tons, apply to either of the subscribers, to whom
proposals will be made. w. N. MILLER,
A. w. CAPERTON,
Greenwood, June 3, As. ]. MCCONNELL.
II UST received by the steamer ST. Landry, a
- fresh supply of Flour, Bacon and Whiskey also
IL barrels Sugar,
90 sacks Rio Coffee,
barrels Newark Cider,
A boxes Virginia Tobacco,
At low prices for cash only
June 8, 1S45-l6--tf S. HIRSH g. co
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NOTICE

'YTsO ALLsPERSONSin interested in the Estate Of
l. john B. STEWART, deceased Take notice,
that at the January Term, 1916, of the Probate
Court of Carroll, we willpresent our accounts for
allowance and final settlement as Administrators
and Receiver fthe assets Of the estate of John B.
Stewart, deceased.
SUSANNAH GRAHAM, Adm'x
nov29-6t JOSEPH DRAKE, Receiver
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A splendid assortment of CEDAR WARE, and
numerous list of other articles too tedious to
mention, all of which are for sale at the very
lowest prices, by A. ). BROWN, O. 20.
Greenwood, Sept 1st, 1916. Low.
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, CARROLL COUNTY, ST.
Circuit Court 10 October Term, A. ID. 1645.
Henry S. Graves, VS.. Abner Stith,
Attachment for $3.50.
THyHE attachmentin this case having been re-
j. turned executed, by summoning james S.
Johnson as garnishee in said case it is therefore
ordered that notice begiven that if the defendant
shall fail to appear at the next term of the Circuit
Court of Carroll county, to be holden on the first
Monday Of October next, and plead, answer or
demur to the said attachment, Judgment by de-
fault will be rendered against him by default, and
the garnishee called on to answer. 1t it further
ordered that this notice be published III the Wing
Creed, newspaper published in the town Of Car
rollton, Carroll county, for four successive weeks.
r. A. SEWARD, Clerk.
R. GRAHAM, P. @, sept 6-4w
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OTP. S.-We are prepared to make liberal
cash Gdrances on cotton or other produce consigned
to our care. McC. d B.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
II ETTERS TESPAMENTARY6 n the last will
- and testament ,of z. M. Pnssell, deceased,
having been granted to the undersigned by the
Probate Court of Carroll Comfy, on the Sth day
of October, 1916; all persoys having claims against
said estate, are notified 20 present them duly az
thenticated, within thu time prescribed by law, pr
they viii be forever CARED. zliasls
STEPHEN TERRY, s@-
Enec'r Of tie WiR ef E, N. Russell, decd.
Oct. 8, l64e16w aornig