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WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.
GnEAT BARGATNs INDNY GOODs.

GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
" Having made estimate of our STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, now on hand and finding it much
too large for The Season, have determined to re-
ducc it by Offering 10 tho citizens of Portsmouth
and the public generally greater Inducements than
have ever before been offered in this place. for the
few of the leading articles, viz: Caiicocs such as
sold at cents we arc row Offering at Gi-tho-c at
10 cents VIC sell at S those st ~ Offer at 10
those at 10 and ls2 VIC sell at I2-and those AT 80
and % we offer at l6 and l32 cents. Kcrycys at
like reduction and, in fact, the General stock
adhered to when the customer Paws lie C,sh, 9th.
crwisc lrices as usual. JOHN COOKE * co,
Jan Is HIGH street above Middle
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DURE SPICES We have just received SUP
i ply Of GENUINE SPICES, such Ground
Gloves, Cinnamon, Pepper, Ailspicc, Ginger, Mace,
Numcgs, &c. Also fine article OF Cuuey Pow
der. For salc at tho DRUG Store, High street, ST IN
Of The Bic Mortar. CUAS. H. HElNTlStf.
De- 10 AGENT.
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GREAT RUSH.

We repeat it again that the prices shall suit
every one who pays us visit, and whoever is dis
satisfied, the money will be chccrfully refunded.
Please remember Saturday, Jan. gath, is the day
we commence selling off.
New York Boot and Shoe Store, Sign of the Big
Chcckercd Boot. j. H. GREGORY
Jan %
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WILLIAM REID,


81 For the ensuing year. a GOOD BRICK FAM
Z , Ivy RESI- DENCE on County street near
7-s-y the iouuty Wharf, suitable for a Boarding
'ou-', 90 present occupied by Mrs. Lydia John,
tom as a Boarding House. S. JAMES
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DRANDY And GJN.-lobDls Coeuac Bran.
ID dy,
10 bbis Archcr's brand" Gin, superior arti
Gle, just received and for sale BY
Jsn 10 WILLS & co.
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GREAT FLARE UPIN THE BRITISH
" CABINET.-Rcduction of prices at the New
York BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Great sale of
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS.
Commencing on SATURDAY, Jan. oath prcpara-
tory TO opening our Spring Stock
We shall commence Saturday, the 24th jan
SELLING OFF
Our large and extensive sto k of Boots Shoes
Hats and Caps, to make roam for our SPRING
GOODS, and invite the attention of ali that want
to this notice. We are making great prcpar atoms
for the Spring Campaign, and our Stock must be
REDUCED AT SOME PRICE,
And VIC say that on and after Saturday next
Jan. oath, our prices will be such as to suit the
most economical buyer, and therefore we may ex-
pcct a
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NOTICE.

M EDlCIN rs, their uses and mode of Admin
w istration; including a complete conspectus
OF the three British Pharmacopeias, a account of
All the new remedies, and appendix of formula
tons; conforming it to the Pharnacopoeia of the
United States, and including all that is new or i'm
poTtant IN recent Improvements by David NJ. Reese
A. Nj, NJ. d. late professor of the Institute of Medi.
cine and Surgery, in the Washington University
OF Baltimore. For sale by
Jan 81 w. III. H. HODGES &, Cn
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TAKE NOTICE-Persons wishing to have
Il Bells hung can have it done by a person that
lives In their midst, without sending TO the North
for person to do it, and warranted TO be done as
well and as cheap, and at the same time. cncour
age Home Industry, as the Materials of his own
manufacture. So by calling at the Sign of the
Mammoth Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va, you
can have yonr Bells hung your Guns Repaired
on reasonable terms. j. A. SPALDING.
Jan 8
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ROOK KEEPER.-A Gentleman who is
~ superior Accountant wishes Il situation in
some good Mercantile House Book Keeper
Any House that may want good Accountant will
please address Book Keeper, Box IS, Fost Office
Portsmouth, Va. Jan 10
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FRESH GARDEN sEEDs.-Just received

RRAN.-SOO bushels BRAN in Store, and for
SAFE oy l.. X. THOMAS,
Jan ~ West side Marke. Square
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|VNRUSCEE'S SALE.-By virtue Of Deed of
Il Trust executed to me by Georrc Harvey for
purposes therein named, and duly recorded in the
clerks Once OF Norfolk County, the 18th of Dec
1915, shall on WEDNESDAY, the 2Stb instant n
10 O'Clock, A. NJ, commence the sale Of his entire
Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, for cash, at the
the sale should not be completed on that dav the
samc will be continued from day to day until com
plcted T. S oSTIJRRS
Portsmouth, Jan. 24-~td
DUNCTUALITY.-It is my design in COM
Quoting business of all kinds, to observe tho
sIrlctest punctuality in promising work TO be done
IN such a tmcj and by this means persons favour
ing me with any kind of Jobs may rest assured
"et ~ VIII be done at the appointed time
ner. " 0 ." ''0 O0S' man
I'm Roofing and Gutteriug of Houses done in
style ana at the lowest prices. Pcrsons in want of
1nnyulng IN my line will observe that am both
self DINIFI g O C III T9sx my
Jan - Under the Old Dominion Office
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FOR RENT.
81 For the ensuing year, the DWELLING
over thc store occupied by tho Subscriber.
.h-I-l Dec ~ THOS. BROOKS, Jr.
WRAPPING TWIN ESQ bales WRAP
w PlNG yWlNE, for sale low bv
JOSIAH WILLS
Jan 10 Commerce street
WE have just received from New York per
w -chr Leroy, piece of heavy Indigo Blue
EAVEE CLOTH for over Coats, which We will
cheap. JOHN COOKE & CO.
De- %
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THE NEW YORK CONTRIBUTION
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY


THE NEW YORK CONTRIBUTIONS
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NO. 81, Wait street. .Ne,p York.
CAPITAL 100000!
insures Buildings in general. Merchandise, House
hold Furniture, Ships aud their corgoes, Gin por,
only) Ships or Vessels being built, or repaired
and every description of Personal Property.
The subscriber is prepared issue Policies direct
at the lowest rates of premium in Portsmouth, Nor
folk and the surrounding Country.
Applica tons by letter, giving description of pro
perty, &c, &C., promptly attended to by
GEORGE NJ. BAN,
portsmouth, Aug "a Agent.
0S-DR. JOHN u. YOUNG, respectfully in.
forms his friends and the Public that those wishing
his PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, will leave their Orders
at his Office during the day and at the Craw ford
House during the night and they will be promptly
attended to. Dec. %, lS45.
LNRESH FLOWER SEEDS.-Daily expect
Il ing, handsome assortment of FLOWER
SEEDS. These Seeds will be entire new varieties
neatly labelled. and put up with great care.
Jan 29 CHAS. ii. HElNITSH, Agent.
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EXCHANGE on New York and Baltimore i'm
IL sums 10 suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. ID. GORDAN'S
Dec 5-u Lottery and Exc hangc Office.
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hOCTOR WILLIAM $. RIDDICK, offers
- his Professional Services TO the inhabitants of
Portsmouth and its vicinity. His Office is attached
to his Residence, at the Corner of Crawford and
Glasgow streets; the former residence of Doctor
Cooke. Jan I3-4w
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CORN.-13O tushels CORN. lust received h.,
~ the subscriber, and for sale at email advance
ON cost, by j. RATEMAN
Jan 24-3t Conntv strcet
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- UNDRIES.-3O bags Rio COFFEE
- 40 boxes Whitemorc's Candles
10 do Pure Ground Pepper
DO Grain do,
DO Colgatc's Almond SOAP
chests Fresh Teas, Imperial & Gunpowdcr
% baskets Pure Olive Oil, in store and for sale
by WILLS & CO.,
Jan High street
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Va ANDN. O. ALMANAC.-AnotbersuD.
Ply Just received by
% VIII. II. HODGES & co.
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GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE,
GRAND SCHEME!
THIS DAY ONLY,
100000!
Alexandria Lottery Extra Glass, No 81
Drawn Notwithstanding received on Saturday
rs Numbers, IL drawn ballots
Capitals, 81 80 ,000 10 000 600, - prizes 600
30 of 800, so of 1000, so of Sd of 500, rs
of 3O0 100, sos, sos sc.
Tickets only $l0-Sharcs in proportion.
SPLENDID SCHEME
DRAWS THIS DAY!
100000!
Consolidated Lottery, Class No. Is,
Drawn Misunderstanding received Saturday.
rs Numbers, Is drawn Ballots.
Capitals $40 900. 5000, 500, SEQ, 1884, of
1,2Oo, of 600, 500s, 200s, 1905, zoos, 4Os, sc.
Tickets only S5-Shares in proportion
Tickets TO be had at JNO. ID. GORDAN'S,
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk,
Where the highest premium is paid for Gold
Silver, and Specie Checks. Jan %
~ 4 Nor II, IA; :.
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VERY SUPERIOR SEGARSLJys1 70.
q. roeived prime lot Of Genuine Impotted sE;
ro, consisting of the following brands
Rcs.Ii' Larranga-Imperial-Ju SAM
w galls-Recompensia.
co supply of A No. ], CHEWING YoBAC-
N"i-examine and try for yourselves.
J,,oa /. g. SCHOOLFIELD & co.
----1ot High street.
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fessed to resume specie paymsnts, and by the fst
January, 1885, there was at least nominal rssump-
ton Of specie payments throughout the country.
In little more than year. or IN October, 1893
the banks of Philadelphia asssn suspended specie
payments, and the example thus get them was imi-
tated by the banks OF West Jersey and all the banks
with but few excepions) TO the south and west Of
Philadelphia. The banks OF South Carolina re-
sumed specie payments in June or July, 1870, and
have since maintained them steadily.
On the 18th of January, ls4i, the banks Of Phil
adelphia resumed specie payments, but sustained
them for only twenty days. On the 9TH OF Febni-
airy they suspended again. being the third time with
in the short period Of four years. 49,.
In March, 1872 the banks of Philsdslphia again
resumed specie payments, and by The LIST January
following such payments were general throughout
the Union.
Every candid man must admit that il is very de-
sirsble that some measure should be adopted which
would give greater stability 10 Our bank medium
than ii has of late years possessed. What shall
that measure be- ...
Compayatiss rico sf the condition Of he banks Of The
United Siaiss, according 10 rsiuJns dated nearest
10 hs COMMENCEMENT Of each year, from IsIl 10
l845, inclusive.
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CONGRESSIONAL

The debate in the Senak on the great question Of
"the notice" continued to-day.
Mr.. J. NJ. Clayton spoke for an hour and hall
in support Of the amendment offered by Mr.
Cnttenden. After reprobatng the idea that thu,
was a pary question, Mr.. Clayton proceeded, ia
the most emphatic manner, 10 express his opinion
in favor Of giving the notice. He was in favor Of
il, because il Was indispenssbly necessary as the
first ssp in the way Of securing an honorable peace
between the two countries. But he insisted thai
with the President and with him alone, should res
the responsibility OF giving this notice. The chic
magistrate, from his position, best qualified to
judge of the whole matter, and to him should b.
committed the discretionary power. Mr.. Clayton
ridieuled the idea OF war being likely to result
from giving the notice. Neither the President MOI
the heads Of the War and Navy Departments, MOI
any member Of Congress, speaking ar eaihedra
had given any intuation Of the danger OF a war
and, in itself, the measure, so far from hav-
ing a tendency TO produce rupture in the
peaceful relations Of the Two countries, was
the only means Of preventing that collision
between the two classes OF settlers in Oregon
which must be expected If the joint occupancy were
permitted to continue, and which would almost ne
cessarily lead to a war. The notice, then, was
pacific measure, and as such he was prepared to
vote for it. In his concluding remarks, Mr.. Clay.
ton observed that the people Of the United States had
manifested no want Of confidence in the Executive
with regard to the OF policy pursued this
most important question. On this question there
was but one party-the national paryi and though
differences OF opinion prevailed relative To the pre-
else mode Of executing the will OF the nation, yet
there but one opinion as to the great principle
at issue. He deprecated war IL was a terrible
calamity. England was common foe. The
United States were not prepared for war. But he
did not apprehend any war # the notice given.
The speech OF Mr.. Clayton, OF which we give 9
full report listened to with great attention. The
galleries were crowded, and 80 many Of the mem.
beers Of the other House were attracted TO the Senate
chamber, that there was scarcely quorum lsh
In the House, afer the committees had been called
for reports, the House passed at once into Commit
tee Of the Whole the state Of the Union, and re-
sumed the consideration Of the pension bin. Much
difficulty was experienced for the want ola quorum
But the bill having undergone some amendment
was finally reported to the House.
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RANK RETURNS

We have obtained from the Treasury Depart
ment a synopsis OF the condition OF the banks in
each year from ls41 to lS45 inclusive. The his
tory of these statistics is somewhat curious.
In July, 1882, the House of Representatives pass
ed resolution requiring the Secretary of the Treas
ury "to lay before the House at the next and each
successive session of Congress, copies Of such state
ments or returns showing the capital circulation,
discounts, specie, deposites and condition Of the diff
ferent State banks and banking companies as may
have been communicated to the legislatures, govern
ors and other officers Of the several states, within
the year, and made public; and where such state
mcnts cannot be obtained, such other authentic in
formation as will best supply the deficiency" At
the time this resolution was adopted, the Bank
of the United States the great subject of dispute,
and the discussionsto which it gave rise, probably
forced upon Congress the conviction that to judge
properly of many of the matters before them, they
ought to have as full and accurate information as
possible of the condition Of the banks II is to be
regretted that we have not similar returns ofthe con-
dition Of the banks from the time the system was
first introduced into this country
| This resolution was faithfully complied with du-
ring the residue of Gen Jacksons and the whole Of
Mr.. Van Burcn's administration. II was then suf-
fered to sleep on the statue-book 1t became dead
letter. in consequence Of which there was nothing
on the records of the nation showing the extent of
the changes that had occurred in the most eventful
period of our banking history.
Soon after the present Secretary Of the Treasury
entered upon the discharge Of the duties Of his Of
fee, his attention called to the subject. He i'm
mediately took measures to have this deficiency
supplied, if possible. He selected an accomplished
officer to make the compilation and through the
courtesy ofthe officers OF the State governments
and in some instances Of the State banks--he has
been enabled to select mass of documents which
throw great light the operations Of the banks du-
ring the last five years They will be presented to
Congress soon as they can be properly arranged.
In the mean time, the table which we publish this
evening being synopsis of the accounts of the
banks in each year, from 164J to ls45 inclusive,
will be found very interesting to the general reader,
and especially to all the banks in the country. We
would respectfully recommend to the various papers
to circulate this information as widely possible
| For the sake Of comparison, we give a statement
Of the circulation and depostes OF the banks, Of
the whole OF their "current credits" in several pre-
! yious wars.
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ViReNIA.-The bill for the extension of the
r--~-- pi.4- .-d Ksnsvhs canal m Rilchanan. nm
the James river, and its connection with tide-wster
has been indefinitely postponed, by majority Of
two votes- Joseph Cabell, esq, for many year,
the interchangeable president of the company, in con.
sequence Of belief that his administration, having
created some preudices to operate against its inter-
ests, has, with much masnanimity, resigned the
Office.
The bill for calling convention to amend the
State constitution, was indefinitely postponed, on
Tuesday, by a vote of IS to As. A majority Of the
House Of Delegated could not agree upon the basis
Of representation, whether it should be on the
mixed, or the white basis.
The election to fill the vacancy in the Virgins
delegation in Congress, occasioned by the death o.
Mr. Taylor, WILL it is said, be contested by
Joseph H. Samuels, esq, and Gov. Mcdowell
Jno. Letcher, ESQ.,, has nobly Withdrawn from tn,
canvass, as we learn from the Lexington Gazette
The election takes place next week
KENrucxY-Extract Of letter from distin
gushed republican of that State dated the 5th inst.
81 am astonished that Congress hesitates in car
rying out the Presidents views in regard to ouI
foreign relations. We, who are calm observers at a
distance, can take a more dispassionate view o.
things than many who are in the vortex Of public
discussion at Washington, where all sorts Of opin
ions brought into conflict 1t is the duty o.
every patriot to stand by our government in times
Of danger and peril The policy Of England for the
last century ought to satisfy every man Of reflection
that she is gnsping at the dominion Of the world
as she now practically holds it in her commercial
relations. She in fact, holds the purse strings Of
the world; and all nations are more less, affected
by her movements. She has seized nearly all the
great commanding points Of commerce She holds
the keys of the Mediterranean sea- and the East and
West India trade. Hence her jealousy Of the United
States which the avarice of her merchants consider
as ex panding in their way. OF course can any sane
person believe, that weak and pusilanimous course
will secure our rights Never! Nothing but firm
and decided course will do. Temporizing is her
policy, when she has everything to gain and moth
ing to lose. If we want Oregon, we must be pre-
pared to fight for it; and nothing short Of decision
will now answer our purpose The Presiden,
has nobly done his duty. Let Congress do theirs,
and all is safe. But il q mean trucking spirit pre-
walls there, the English ministry will hold US in
derison, as many of her presses now do. The de-
mocrscy Of Kentucky and thousand Of honest wings
unite in saying, that the Presidents course s right
and wo be to that public man, who will skulk from
his duty now, when the honor Of the nation is al
stakel Even in the case Of John q. Adams, If he
maintains his position, his setting will 60 down
surrounded with broad disk Of glory, in which
many of his errors will be bloted out"
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0U-lsrsel l.. James. { W. James J. 5. James, join
Collins Thomas Severn, H. NJ Lewis, s. H. Stevenson,
Johnson, j. H. Stevenson W. A. Fierce James Pisrcs
James X. whipple, W. H. Weld, o. H. P. STEM D. B. Illus
ssy John B. Weld. Jos Hsmmitt, 7. Waterman, and
Henry authorized to receive new subscribers snt
make collections for the Union"
We requested to say the gentlemen author
lied to make collections for tho Z" oiobs"
0Robert d. Johnson Of GaSssiSR, is authorized to 70
csiye subscriptions to the Union" Ia Texas.
GC L. Jones Is authorized to reosiye subscriptions io
the "Union" in Alabama and Tennessee.
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The tone Of the democratic press Of Virginia is
favorable 10 the notice. and yet il does justice to
the representatives who have spoken against 1t.
For examples
Mr.. LEAKE,
On Tuesday last this gentleman addressed the
House Of Representatives, in opposition to the
notice. His speech is highly spoken Of, and we
have no doubt il deserves the Communications be-
slowed upon il. There are few men in the House
from whom we should anticipate more able or a
more eloquent speech. Az ready and skillful de-
batter, IL may be truly said he is almost without
rival in his district. We think he is on the wrong
side Of the question in the present instance; but he
shall speak in his own defence through our columns
at a very early day. The Enquirer's Washington
correspondent says Mr.. La fable speech was par
ticuary marked by beautiful and eloquent defence
Of yirginis whose reputation he conceived TO have
been sspersed by many gentlemen in the course OF
debate. "-Lynehbwg Republican.
Our thanks are due, and they are hereby rendered
to the Hon. Mr.. Bsyly Of Virgins, for copy OF
his speech on the Oregon question. II ~ an able
speech, and well sustains the descrvediy high
reputation Of its Distinguished author. We regret,
however, that we have not the aid Of his powerful
and wel-sered mind on the side OF the notice rec
commended in the message Of the President
Wtnehesisr Yhgiri~r.
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,
February 9, 1886.

TN CONFORMITY TO an act entitled can act Ia
i reduces into one act the several acts concerning
escheators," passed 9th day of January, 1919, dc
hereby make known to all whom il may concern
that il appears by certificate of the eschcator o.
Charles City county, dated the 4lh day of Februa
ry, 1886, and this day received into the land Office
that by an inquest held on the Oath day of Janua
ry, 1886, the following tracts of land, in the county
Of Charles City, have been found escheated to ,hi,
Commonwealth, to witt One tract containing one
hundred acres Of which Robert Phillips died seized
one tract containing one hundred acres, of which
Elizabeth Minge died seized and one tract Of fay-
three acres, of which Amos Ladd died seized.
S. II. PARKER,
Register Land Office.
FL ,.cu
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CoRREouos.-ln the incidental remark made ye..
terdAy by Mr.. FAsAs, in the course of the personal
explanations then going on, transportation Of the
word mot" perverted his meaning.
His remark should have read as follows: 81 would
suggest to my friend from New York, [Air. RArH-
nUs, that as those who had voted for the joint res
oIutiou needed justification for that vote before
the country, while those who did not so vote requi-
rcd to justify themselves, il would probably be no
more than courteous to such members, to allow them
TO make their apology"
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WILLIAM C. BRENT, attorney and coun-
w sellor at law, Washington, D. c., will com.
mence the practice Of his profession in connexion
with II. II. DENT, ESQ. and in addition to the
usual business of the legal profession, will attend to
claims which may come before Congress, or either
of the executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic or international tribunal created for the
adjustment of private Claims and in general to any
claims or rights Of property, in which bis profess
sional services may be useful.
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) u street,
west side, near City Hall.
~ The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention TO the branches Of business referred
TO in the above card. and particularly TO any cases
in the Supreme Court Of the United States, in which
he may be retained.
Feb. l2-eotf National In,elligcncer.l