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Portsmouth, Nov. 5, lS45. {
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DRIVATE BOARDING-HOUS w.
l. LANE. on Middle, between North and elias
glow streets, Portsmouth, Va. n. b. Transient
Boarders taken by the week month
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NAVY AGENTS. OFFICE- ,

NAVf AGENTS. OFFICE
Norfolk, November goth, 1915
sSSA Freight wanted Immediately from this
SFtssg Navy Yard, to the Washington NAVY Yard,
for rs barrels of Cannon Powder.
10 annapolis for 80 Muskets with Bayonets and
Cartridge Boxes, and 1440 Cartridges
on .. GEORGE LOYAL
Navy Agent.
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GORDAN's LOTTERY OFFICE.


eohDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE,
Drawing Alexandria Lottery Extra Glass No 2s4.
o. 90 u %, 20, 81, 10, ?, So, Sc, 90, AZ, 5I,7
GRAND SCHEME!
S4O,OOO!!
Aterandria Lottery, Glass No. 45,
D'""h Satnrday-Drawing received this Evening.
as Numbers, Ia drawn ballots.
Capltais-S 10000, ~ 900, $50, 600, of 900
5of 1900, of $50, of 1000, 5O0s, zoos
1905, sc.
Tickets only $l0-Shares in proportion.
SMALL FRY!
$4,000 FOR ONLY 81.
Consolidated Lottery, Class No. Al,
THIS DAY ONLY!
Drawn Saturday-Drawing received this Evening
66 Numbers, 10 drawn Ballots.
Capitais,-4,O 600, 1000, SIS, 40Os 3OOs zoos l5Os
zoos, sos, Cos, Sos &C.
Tickets only $l-Halves Fifty Cents
tickets TO ne had at JNO ID. GORDAN'S.
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk.
Where the highest premium ia Maid for C.oid
Silver, and Specie Checks ~
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j. A. SPALDING.

WM. II. BOSWICK, Draper and Tailor,
w Craw lord street, next door to the Post Office
Portsmouth, Va.
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In Portsmouth, on Sunday morning last, at half
mast O'Clock, BARTHENIA SHucKs, infant daugb
ter of VIM. Richardson, aged 10 months.
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D'"wimg alexandria Lottery Extra Glass No. 2S4
u 90. - 49, 20, 81, 10, 2, So, Sc, 90, Al, 5I,7
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<IHRONOMETERS rated by Solar Transit
u Observations, and their errors of Greenwich
mean time infinitely ascertained by
Nov 2l--M6m EDWARD L. YOUNG
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

Cry FNANcEs-ExPESDlTUREs OF THE CoRPo-
RArroN.-The Comptroller of the City, in accord
ance with resolution requiring information in rela-
tion to the expenses to the 18th Of May last, has
| made out report showing the objects OF the city
expenditure. The expenditures for the year 1874,
Tor each department, the estimated expenditures Of
1915, on which tax is to be based, the amount ex-
pended from January lst TO May l3, 1915, in each
department, will be found in the annexed table
The expenditures for the year 1874 ST, ,4i9 59
81 The estimate OF expenditures for the year 1915,
and upon which the taxes of the year are to be
levied, was Sl,37I, ,677 Is, being $77,9l4 O6 less
than the expenditures Of 1884, and $l5SS75 90 less
than the ascertained expenditure under the late
Common Council, between May H. 1874, and May
l3, 1915. The expenditures between the LIST day Of
January and the 18th day of May, 1874, amounted
to S576,S "a The expenditures of the cores
ponding period of the present year amounted to
S669, ,l4O 81, exceeding those of last year in the
sum Of $92,3l7 20.
EXPENDITURES OF THE CRY OF New YORK. 1874 AND AS
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
Movements Of Travellers.

Although Sundays in general suspend the accession,
OF travellers yet yesterday manifest exception the
hotels furnishing than their usual complement
that day There are at the
AMERIcAN-C. c. Tucker Princeton; Louis Navies,
Phlad H. G. Dalton, Boston; J. Lowell New Bedford
Col Cross u. s. A.; j. Jordan, Ala; II A. Michelo do
Charles M1nquatt, Charleston; Barney, Osborne, and
Duncan Delaware; Warner, Philad A. r. Belle, Mont.
gomery, Ala.
mon Hillen, Baltimore; W. Cameron, Conn; Capt J. B.
sumner, do; DR.. Webster do; Maynard, Philad II. d.
stephens, N. U DR. Forbes Va; Capt Matthews, Great
L Raymond, Baltimore; w. r. Thompson, st. LOUIS C.
w. Marsh Boston; j. d. Williams, Memphis Mr. Archer,
Savannah.
CIry.-Col f. C.. Watmough, Philadelphia; Mr.. Nc.
Donald, Canata, w. J. Regeli, Ala +; Jno Worcester
" G.; w. II. Jones, Chas Oatsford PhladeiPha; Chas
Fish, Monticello; Col Ruddack Chas Butler Boston;
w. n. Hayes, Barbados: J. b. Willard, Mass.
FRANKLiN-T. Andie, NJ O.; J. A. Varney, Charleston;
J. A. Porter, Conn; h. r.. Phelps Albany; g. Lansing,
Id; J. Parden, N O. Dwight, ~ C Winslow Allen,
Boston; Ed Black St. Johns; X. j. Kennedy, Ire and;
mo. Barrett East Cambridge, Mass.
GLoBE-J T. o. Gall, Amsterdam; Capt. Liot Eng
land; Geo. Cast Philadelphia; Mr. ynojs, C. P. Fox
'hiladephia; Aug. Steele, Cedar Keys; J. Hicksher,
Paris.
HowAnp-Jos. Morrison, Toronto; W. Howard, Balt-
more; Robt. Williams, N. c.; Goodhue Anderson, Bat
more; J. Richardson, Oswego; Virgins and Myers,
on; II. Barker Ala; W. Carroll Philadelphia Messrs.
Pope, Perkins, Gibson, Dennison, Cushman and Willis
members of the Boston Municipal Corporation; G. q.
}osch Boston; Anthony and Levy, do lno Turner, st.
Louis; Blake and Styles, Richmond r. II Coleyer, Mr..
Belcher, England.
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
City Inlellluenae.

FIrr-Between six and seven clock Yesterday even.
ing fire broke out in the trunk makers shop
% Mr. Nathan B Norton, in Chrysiio street. between
Grand and Hester streets, which burned quantity OF
timber and nearyall the shop and a time got
ncced with three four frame buildings attached which
had the roofs completely burned or and some damage
done TO furniture, beds, &C. before the fury OF the ~.
could be checked Doctor Wilhelm's house, No. 50
was damaged in the by fire. and tho inside consi
deraby by water The origin Of the fire was the care
lcssness of old woman lighting furnace, IN 8
small building attached the trunk makers establish
ment having allowed sparks toeet connected will
the wood and shavings An old gentleman, whose name
learned was Douglass father to one OF our city de-
putty sherrs got into the building while on fire,
when short time inside became confused in the grea
smoke which was every where bursting through the
loors lofts and windows that he could not find his
,ut again when he having but one resource left threw
,imsef in hetw two beds. which in tie room
md nv the timely assistance of Justice Matsel who
ne ard of the dangerous predcamen he was placed IN
rushed in with OF his men, and had him conveyed
out quite exhausted. but without further injury The
damage sustained will not amount Ia more than about
81 900. None Of the buildings we're insured. The fre
companies, with their usual alacrity, were a hand IN
short time,
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
Theatrlcnls.

PARK THRArRE.-The last representation Of La
Iniue, opera which may be considered one OF the
inest musical compositions is to be given tonight.
Il has been already represented three times In this
,ty, and was attended by large and fashionable au-
iiences This does not surprise us, for, to many
,reat musical beauties, this opera adds very great
Genie effect, and the splendor of the dresses has
contributed somewhat to the delight of the public.
Moreover the characters delineated by artists of
superior talent who, from their first appearance in
his city, have captivated the admiration of their
hearers Their names are familiar to the public,
Nile Cave, Messrs. Armand, CDuriot, Douvry,
and Garry, are sufficient to draw large auditory.
Much having been said about the talent exhibited
by these artists in this opera, we will engage those
Of our readers who have not had yet opportunity
Of hearing them in La Juve, to call this evening at
the Park and Judge for themselves.
NIBLo's GARDEN.-The very popular comedian,
Mr. Henry Placide is engaged at this establishment
for four nights only, and will commence his short
engagement this evening in his celebrated character
Of 'sGrandfather Whitehead" for correct persona
ton OF which he has become so distinguished. We
are unacquanted with any other artist SO qualified
as Mr.. Pacide to fill the Saloon nightly, as it has
been the last fortnight, during the engagement of
MIS MOWdtl IldCluC PCiioiiHuuCC to-h6Ht
is OF highly intellectual character, aboundng In
original points and interesting situations The Aero
bat Family, who have returned from successful
trip to Philadelphia repeat their extraordinary tour
billions and feats Of strength The vaudeville Of
sHe's not Miss" which was captally acted the
first night of its representation, is to conclude the
performances.
CASTLE GARDEN.-This delightful resort still con-
inues to be well attended, and crowds repair there
every evening to rest themselves from their daily la
bors by few hours of rational enjoyment. Togood
music and good dancing, this place adds the advan-
tage of being one OF the coolest in town, which, to
the lovers Of comfort as well as pleasure, is an in
ducement of no small consideration in these warm
days.
VAUxHALL GARDEN.-To-night, Mr.. De la Rec,
the industrious manager and lessee of this splendid
garden has a complimentary benefit. To the good
administration and singing of this gentleman the
garden is much indebted for its success, and the
public for good series Of choice entertainments,
which have been nightly offered to them at this fine
place. The bill for the occasion such as to leave
nothing to desire Call and see.
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

foRTiFIcAToN or THE PENoBscoT RrvER-We
understand that Lieutenant Stevens engaged in
erecting fortihcaton the Penobscot ut Bucksport
strows received orders short time since to erect two
a.senes az tna place with all possible despstch He
nme1ateiy employed large crow, and has kept them
ocuyoy employed so that in the of two or three
weeks he will be able to forty.ys runs Al that
pont-Bansor Courier, July "a -"
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

Excess of expenditures over receipts on
this OASIS. l7O23l 76
The excess of expenditures, over receipts, must
necessarily prove much larger, as the estimated ex-
penditures of the entire year have, on several ac-
counts, been exceeded in the first four and half
months.
The estimated expense of the Watch department
for 1915, is within S2l 35 80 of the amount paid in
1874, notwithstanding the establishment of the Mu-
nclpal Police, the estimated expense of which is
put down at Sl20,5O0. The estimate for cleaning
streets In lS45 is about $4,000 less than paid in
1914; and the expenses of the Aims House, are est-
mated at nearly $50 900 less. The Fire department
Is put down at $4,000 in 1915, against $50,
li5, in 1914, but the Comptroller says that the esti-
mate for 1915 will have be increased at least $lO
000 The estimate for cleaning streets will have to
be increased, $40 3S ,55 of the $50 900 estimated
had been used from January lst to May 18th, about
four and half months.
| The sum OF $50,0 was estimated as sufficient
for the expenditures of the year for the account OF
''Water Pipes" in the Aqueduct department. The
amount expended on this account, on the 18th OF
| May last, was S22, ,6S3 Al. There has been paid
snce tor expenses previously incurred, the sum of
Sl,75O II, making together the sum of $s24, ,433 55
and leaving balance Of appropriation of s25 500 45
of which the of lS,625 will be absorbed to de-
fray the amount of contracts made prior to the 18th
of May last; leaving TO be expended, in the discre-
ton OF the present authorities for the expenses con-
nected with this department, for the remainder of
| the year, the sum of $69il As.
/ The estimated expenditure tor clamps and Gas ;,
| for the year, and upon which the tax levy will be
based, was Sl5O,OOO, of which S7697l 3s were ex-
pended prior to the 18th of May, and $6,626 60 paid
since. for expenses previously incurred, making to-
gether the sum OF s3 59s 2s, and leaving balance
of $50, iO1 r. of which Sl6,565 will be consumed
| in payments to be made under contracts made prol
to the 18th of May, leaving to be expended, in the
discretion of the present authorities for the remain
der of the year, the sum of S49, 1886 ~, which will
probably fall short about $4,000.
These facts show that the estimates made for the
expenditures of the city for l445, will be totally in
adequate for the purpose. Judging from the amoun
already paid, we should think that the expenses O.
the city in 1885, would exceed those of 1874, be-
| tween one ahd two hundred thousand dollars, anc
that the expenses for the year would exceed the re-
ceipts leaving the excess to be provided for in the
| taxes of 1916.
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

tEaALD must be paid to the AurHoa,zyp Aaryr. %
"a Cor Ledger Building, Third street near chs.,n,
srnLlo cents month including the sunday paper or IS
% w"nnaa ,s' Delivered Iree OF charge any part of Phi,a
'ricc Scents "S' a. "''"cR-
The WEEkH H%H,LD 4 re fnf sse very s,turdav noro
'hladsiphIa, fifc II ,..tI II 'o' :" my paft oi
All the Iui ri-lp gu3tc4r ,. ro, AL. :, ,l;.
tpl lshmTs,nt y soon as ,s,usd sioitsis and retail
IL With the exception Of paper, the He,-,,; ,..a
much perhaps in Phil as any faa ,h
NY, afordi!g avauable medium to advertiser xdvsrsa
ne hs1 hsndsd 70 the agents half paste o'clock viii apps n
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

DEATH OF AN ALLEGED PARRICIDE-CRcUMsTAN-
TIAL EvIDENCE.-About seven years ago man
named Stewart, accompanied by his son. then young
left his home in Dorchester Mary land for the west
and in the neghboIhood OF that city the body Of
the father found shortly after, in open 6ed. He
had been shot, and his skull cut and broken with
sharp heavy instrument Suspicion at last fell upon the
the murderer. By the will of his father he
made sole heir 1t proved that he had purchased
hatchct in Baltmore that he afterwards sold the hatchet
auction store in that city; that had bloolstans
upon it, that his pantaloons stained with Blood that
which he taken to be examined aud that in his trunk
were found two large pistols one Of them discharged,
and the ball of the other when extracted found to
be of exactly the weight with the taken from
impressed the public mind with the belief that he the
murdere Of his father But the crime of such
awful dye that the jury hestated to convict him mere
~ Icumsantia evidence however strong, ami
dered a verdict of murder in the second degree. The
verdict recorded and sentence to the full al
lowed by law imposed on the prisoner eighteen years
the penentiary His health had been failing for two
years. and last Saturday he died. having previously
taken Of the communion His last words that he
innocent of the death of his father that he had
hand in it. and ignorant OF every thing
atlDg to lit This is most extraordinary case. The pri
previous to death had sought religious instruction,
and seemed to he understandngly impressed with the
truths of religion With his last feeble BREATH after
participating in the most solemn religious observance,
when standing, as he knew, the very brink Of that
eternity where no lie could avail hmwhere he must
for all his acts and words and where he could
be affected by the good ill opinion of his fellow
men, he most soemny protested his innocence. Against
evidence complete and conclusive was ever made
out establishing his guilt beyond all doubt in the minds
the Courtha expressed its surprise the verdict Of
the jury-and of all who heard the t,ia What shall we
things alone say. The whole is awful tragedy
Buffalo .adu., July 25.
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

FRESH WATER IN BosToN.-That fire is conta-
eious Is unfortunately for this city end others, an
axiom una. recent experience has too painfully con-
hrmea our boston neighbors have at length been
reused rom their le'hargy upon this point and,
with praiseworhy but tardy effort, seem deter
mined to advance at least one step to secure their
city from this destructive element. 1t was not 10
b. expected that New York, with her magn;-
hcent aqueducts and reservoirs, could furnish anv
model or suggestion for the astidous tastes Of the
Bostonlans in the contrivance of their projected
plan OF operation; and we find now, on their route
TO Philadelphia, deputaon of six from the collec-
tive wisdom Of the fathers of that city, to seek such
'n'nrmatlon as the exigencies of their condition
play require
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
Etnn Insurance Company OF Hartford

The Directors of this Company have ways &C ed upon he
9riucipr ii scattering he risks ths Of swe.p
ire their 6lty 70 pay would b. impaired hence by ad
herng to tins princi e business uf wears, while
many other Companies have been unable pay their and
sound ur, this Company has It's Losses
" the great IRE IN 1885 IN this city paid in full and be.
ore they were due aud the Company have again the pleasure
stating those who have hinored with their n,yo".as
ND confidence a IS noW prepared 10 pay all losses Ia
fru and continue business as heretofore. ' -
New York, July 23d, 1915
- A.G HAZARD Agent
Iw Office ~ Wall ST., corner Of W,ter
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

Total estimated expenditure. 81 37l ,677 &c
Should the expenditures, during the remainder of
the year, equal in amount those of the correspond.
ing period of the last year, the expenditures of the
year would exceed its receipts in the sum of $780,
23l 76 as will be seen by the following statement.
Estimated amount of expenditures for ls45 upon which
the taxes of the year to be levied
was .....................s 81, 81, ,677 %
The expenditures between the
lst day of January and 18th
day of May, ls45 according
to the above table amounted
to-. ..................... $685., ,I4O "a
An amount equal to that ex-
pended between May l3 and
December 81 lS44, ..... s72 76s Os
l,54l ,e0s o.
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

THE FIRE INVESTIGATION Committee will
meet this forenoon at ten o'clock, and resume their
abors. They have already made rapid progress,
and will present vouminous report, as they have
taken mass of testimony, most OF which will be
included in it. We would earnestly recon-
mend every person who can throw any light upon
the subject matter under investigation, to do so be-
iore the Committee report, as we understand that
the most active steps will be taken to prevent in fu-
ture of all such awful disasters by fire,
that have frequently resulted in the utter ruin of
many influential merchants and citizens. The Com
mttee, TO enable them to adopt some effective mea-
to guard against all future losses to property,
such as have recently taken place by fire, require
every possible information from the intelligent and
the well disposed citizen. We sincerely trust that
the Common Council, after the Report, will apply
themselves to a reorganization OF the Fire Compa-
Mes whose services at the late fire are beyond all
praise The reorganization of the companies upon
some such basis as the Police, having a night and
day patrol in different districts, with horses to carry
the fire engines, and also judcious distribution OF
The hose companies Ia various parts of the city,
would be OF vast service. We earnestly recon-
mend some such plan to the consideration of the
Committee, matter in which every citizen is in
teresed.
MOVEMENTS OF THE OCEAN STEAMERS The next
steam ships due are the Cambria and Great Britain
the latter the monster iron steamer The C. left
Liverpool on the 10Th inst, and the G. b. on the
26th.
The Great Western will leave this port next
Thursday for Liverpool; and the Britannia will sail
from Boston next Friday
The new steam propeller packet Massachusetts.
will soon be ready for sea.
view or THE CoUNTRy.-In to-day's paper we
publish several letters from various points of the
Lnlon. In value and interest, and as giving a
'op d'Ga of the country, they have never been
equalled IN newspaper literature.
iArcIHSa'-The beautiful piloteer Nettle, nete
ior any racing with her is offered sale See adver-
tisement
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

ARRIVAL OF PACKETS fine packets the Ut-
ca, Henry Clay, st James, and St. Patrick arrived
yesterday
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

The Treasurer OF the Fire Depart ment
Fund with much pleasure Acknowledges the receipt Of one
housand dollars dona from James Lenuor, Esq
the Widow aud Orphan Fund Of the department.
JOHN S GILES,
Treasurer Of the Fire Departme L Fund
The Treasurer IL behf Of the department tenders his
.ere thanks the d. Of the above liberal g il aid of our
.hartabe fund, especially wh-n accompanied with Iesimo.
,s Of appreciation II the rug Zeal AID e ess Of
Fire Departme AZ III. dsastr ie Of the 10Th instant
New York July 2Gtl Iai5
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

ANOTHER MURDER. An affray occurred at New
Hope, Lincoln county, Mo- about the 9Th instant m
which J. w. Payne received blow or blows upon tbe
head from billet Of wood Payne fingered under IN,
effects Of his wounds until tho morning of the 18th wber
hc died. Two mon, stark Fielder and VIM Hammack
charged with the offence Both have left that sec
city We derive the above facts from letter urging
his arrest This is tho second brother who has be an k
led at the same place within year The DISPUTE had lie
origin IN some old dimculty,-St Louie Paper,
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
Police Intelligence.

Police OFFICE, Sunday, July 27.-.a Gentlemon in
Difficulty Great Robbery Abraham Porter, young
gentleman from Hartford Conn., stopping at Lovejoy IS
Hotel, strolng up Broadway one lovely moonlight
evening last week. when he accosted at the
of Park Place and Broadway by most bewitching dam
sci Of seventeen whose dark lustrous eyes, and
low svery tones completely fascinated him that he
accompanied her and her end Miss Elizabeth Lang to
their residence, of West Broadway and Anthony
street. The lady gave him her Miss Elizabeth
Thompson and invited him to enter He had not been
ensconced in the snug parlor but short time when
violent knocking was heard at the door Good hea.
ven !" exclaimed the lady, what shall do-where will
you 60 to-l'm ruined-there's my husband come
Pm ruined-what shall do? What shall do 2 said the
gentleman Go out the back way, said the ady and
cordingly the gentleman suddenly became among the
missing Ha ha ha laughed the lady loudly and merri
ly he cleared the fenceha, ha ha, chimed in her
friend in the entry The devil exclaimed Mr. Porter in
the street What has become of my money! $500 in
bills the Chemical Bank $25 in gold, and smaller
noes-yes it was all gone he had been robbed So he
to the Police Office and made his complaint, and the
ladies were arrested and committed
The New York herald., 1845-07-28
Sporting Intelligence.

BEACON COURSE, HoBoKEN Three interesting
days of sport-the hurdle race for match of $500.
between Hops and Livingston comes off to-day al A
o'cock also foot hurdle race in which there are
six entries, including George Seward and II. Hor-
ton, go onefourth of mile and leap twelve hur-
dies. In the former Hops the avorite at about five
to four Livingston may have the speed, but we
doubt much whether he has the spring for the leaps
Hops day or two since made leap Of upwards of
thiry-one feet clearing three feet six inch hurdle
in fine style. Six to four is offered on Geo Seward
in the quarter Of a mile race The latter will be
looked to with some interest both pieces of sport
WILL doubt, attract pretty good crowd to witness
them. They will be well worth seeing
TRoTrrNG, CAMBRIDGE "A purse given on the 24,b
Of 600, mile heats, best three in five in harness
came offas above, for which the following four cele.
hrafed horeea starred
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

The winner was rode by Hiram Woodruff. We
are glad to perceive his successful debut in his new
locality. The sporting circle of this neigborhood
will miss Hiram
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

view OF THE CoUNTRy.--In to-day's paper, we
publish several letters from various points of the
Inon, In value and interest, and as giving
cup d9a Of the country, they have never been
equalled IN newspaper literature
The New York herald., 1845-07-28

iArciHNe'-Ihe beautiful piloteer Nettle, a nenle
'or any racing with her, is offered sale See adver-
tIscment