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From the New York Herald.
PUNISHMENT OF SEDUCTION.

1t has long been great defect in our social sys-
tenn, that no proper condemnation is visited on The
head of the seducer. The unfortunate BEINGS
who fall victims to his arts are at once subjected
to the whitening finger of popular scorn-poned
at, despised and discarded from society--while he
goes on in his infamous career, fattered by the
smiles of his associates, and admitted into the
same circles that he previously moved in.
Seduction and adultery thus encouraged,
and the sancllty of the family hearth violated by
IIcentIous men, emboldened by The consciousness
that their villanes may be practiced with impu.
nifty The proper remedy for such things would
be Just refinement of public opinion, and re-
formation of those scandaious rules of fashionable
society which admit the seducer to high standing,
while they consign his victim to neglect and
misery which has no end but in the silence of the
tomb
10 accomplish this reformation, many eloquent
men have spoken-many eloquent writers have
argued, poenlly but all in vain. Society is not
IN the right state, this point to be cured by ar
gument. Moral men may thunder their warn
ing into It's ears, but it will not regard them; and
perhaps, nothing but just and rigorous punish
ment, provided by law, will ever avail to check
the evil. If society will not cast seducers and
adullerers without its pale, the law ought to take
them out of II, by throwing them into prison.
where they will be compelled To restrain their
beastly passions. They must, also, be fined Sc
yereIy, TO compensate society, in measure, for
the injury they commit upon its peace and purity
The man who rubs woman of that honor which is
more precious to her than lie-who robs parents
Of their child, defiles the marriage ties e.
qually deserving of legal punishment with him
who does the lesser wrong of stealing purse or
breaking into his neighbours house.
Holding these views of The subject we are glad
TO see that 4" an act, to punish seduction and adul
terry" has been reported in our State Senate by
Mr.. Putnam, from the Committee on the Judicial
Ty. 1t provides that seduction shall be considered
A msdemeamor, and that any one who is convict
ed thereof, shall be punished by fine not ex-
ceeding three thousand dollars, or by imprison-
ment In county jail not exceeding one year, or
by both such fine and imprisonment bnt the mar
rage OF the parties at any time before such con
victioO, shall operate as bar TO any convictions
for such offence" This bill seems to be well con-
structed in all its particulars. Its principle 10
certainly cOmmendable, and we trust it will be-
come the law Of the State. Let this be tried. at
all events
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From the New York Herald
THE CONVENTION AND THE LICENSE

We see great stir made in some quarters,
about the proprlety of having the excise law ex-
tended to the city of New YOrk-leaving with the
people TO decide, by ballot, whether rum shops''
shall be licensed not. The discussion is car
RED on with spirit, and slight tincture of acri-
mony and alcohol marks the discussion nm both
sides.
The evils accruing from drunkenness; both to
society and individuals, cannot be overrated but
we rather think, If the friends of the excise law
Imagine that legislation will remove them thew
VIII lind themselves mistaken. man habitu-
ally addicted to drinking To excess cannot be re-
formed by legislation. If he is lost to all sense
OF shame, and the fine sensibity of our nature
deaf 10 the entreaties of his friends-heart. har-
!ened against the searching and affec,ionate an
peals of his wife-regardess of the wants Of his
little ones, and spends his money to satisfy the
cravings OF depraved appetite-what in The
name o common sense can you expect legislation
TO do for such Il man2 Like all vices inherent
In mans nature, or contracted by habit, drunken
ness must be guarded against before it is deyel-
oped. If this vice is ever banished from society
1t will not be by force of legisaton-it will be-
by the force OF moral principle, inculcated in the
minds of youth.
Many wiseacres seem to imagine that they can
find in Legislation panacea for all the evils that
affect man in his social and political relations
lhey would, accordingly, make seduction felo-
ny. and punishable such and have law pas
sed protecting the virtue of American women
These philosophers do not see beyond their noses,
when they propose such remedies for vices of
this nature They not aware that the laws
and conventionaliles of society are more powerful
In their operation, against seduction and drunken
ness, than the laws enacted by State Legislatures
Our people are virtuous naturally, both men and
women, and 1t only wants the principles of NOR
atty and sobrety to be nstilIed into the youthful
mind, and form part of their education. to make
them vrtuous and temperate when they arrive at
maturity.
'As the twig is bent the trees Inclined"
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DEATH on a sPoRTING CLERGYMAN

The Rev Hardy M. Cryer, Of Summer coua
ty, Tenn, died on the 9Th inst. He was buried
with full Masonic honors. The deceased was
good man, but very eccentric. He is well known
IN the West for his connection with blooded
horses, about which he wrote much and well. In
England, he would have been keen sportiuy
parson, fond Of fox Hunting and race horses-and
perhaps none the worse Christian for that. He
enjoyed reputation for benevolence and upright
ness, and possessed vast variety of curious in
formation, professional and miscellaneous.
A friend tells a characteristic anecdols Of the
parson, which Is worthy Of mention He owned
fine race horse in conjunction with celebrated
and successful lurfnan and trainer. and when tho
fact was made known to his parishiOners. tbey
made enquiry as 20 its truth, and the charge was
brought home TO him. At meeting Of the
elders, the reverend gentlemen WAS called before
them to exculpate himself from the benons Of
fence Of running horse In race Feeling that
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N. i. WEBSTER.
CLASSICAL BOOKS for sale by
" w IL. LII. HODGES & co

~ w. II. Ii. HODGES &. co.
Anthon's Cicero, Anthon's Caesar
Do Sallust Anthon's Horace
Do Latin Lessons
Do New Greek Grammar
Do Latin Versificaton
Do Homer
Sophocles' Greek Grammar
Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary
Leverett's Latin Lexicon
Donnegan's Greek and English Lexicon
Schrevclle's Greek and latin Lexicon
Boycr's French Dictionary
Gr1ca Minora, Grnca Miiora
Manesca's French Course
Bolmar's Levizac's French Grammar
LeBrun's Telemaquc
Wanostrocht's French Grammar
Lcverett's Juvenal
Bolmar's Cooquial Phrases
Do Perrin'5 Tables Bolmat's French Verbs
Do Tclamaque, Bolmar's Kew to do
Giraults Life of Washington in French
Paul and Virginia do
Cowper's Virgin, Clark's Caesar
Charles 18th in French
EXcmpa Minora, German Primer
German Testament
Voltaire's Poem LaHenriado
F0lsom's Livy
Noel and Chapsals French Grammar bv Sar,b 7,
Andrews Sallust, Jacobs Latin Reader
Leverctts Latin Reader, LevcrctPs Latin Tutor
Andrews & StOddard's Latin Grammar
Do do Latin Reader
Wilson's Greek Testament
Jacobs Greek Reader
Gould's Adams Latin Grammar
Viri Romu. Histor;c Sacrm
Ruddihan's Rudimcnts
yalpy's Greek Grammar, LcvcrctCs Caesar
Mair's Latin Syntax
Ba' his Italian Grammar and Exercises
Siorzo5l's Italian Treasure, SC, &c. Feb 10
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CARMINA SACRA or Boston Collection Of
- Chrrch Music; comprising the most popular
psaim and Hymn Tunes in general use, together
WIN great variety of New Tuucs, Chants, SEN
fences, Motetts, and Anthems, principally by dis
distinguished European Composers. The whole
constituting one Of the most complete collections of
Music Tor Choirs, Congregations, Singing Schools
and Societies, cXlant, by Lowell Mason, Professor
OF the Boston Academy of Music For sale at
w. II. III. HODGES & cos.
req II Book and Variety Store
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PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE

ri The Subscriber grateful for the
vi patronage heretofore literally ex-
sks. ~ .<As tended to him, would in this public
~ manner return his thanks for the
49, same, and inform them that he has
mace some valuable Improvements in the manu-
ia0tnre OF BOOTS SHOES. His Stock of LEATH-
FIX oil all Kinds, cannot be passed in this or any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
whiie MS Workmen re equal TO, if not superior TO
the best. He trusts that once tested his wor
the public will CALL AGAIN
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots or Shoes
by applying soon.
The most prompt attention given, as usual to all
orders and no disappointment. Rccollcct that the
money ieit In ms Establishment, is expended in the
Town, and goes to the support of our own me-.
chanics, and tradesmen - F. HOFFMAN
Buffers New Building, Crawford Street
n, b.: few BOARDERS will be taken by the
Subscriber, by the year, month or week, on mode.
rdtc terlns Dec 9
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A DEDUCTION OF 25 PER CENT in the
"A price of Work at the Sign of the Mammoth
Gun In fact pledge myself to work as cheap as
any man South of the Potomac, if not chea per- and
warranted To be good. So if You want your
work done good and cheap cal! at the Sign of the
Mammoth Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va AL.
so Guns, Pistols, Shot Bags, Game Bags, Powder
Flasks Caps, Cap Chargers, Nipple Keys, and eve
ry article called for by Sportsman at a small ad-
vance cost.
Oct 20 J. A SPAIDINC
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yTHE PATENT GALvANIC RINGS. s

IL MAGNETIC FLUID.-This remarkable dis
covery has received the universal appreciation of
the Medical Profession of Great Britain, and has
been sufficiently long before theAmerican public
PATENT GALVANIC RINGS ave been found to
answer all the purposes for which ordinary Galvan-
&c Battery OF Electric and Magnetic Machines are
used, but without any of the injurious shoe KS
which accompany the applications by those instru-
ments, and in many other respects more FEE
and CERTAIN in accomplishing the desired object.
The Galvanic Rings have been used with perfect
success in all cases of Rheumatism, acute or chron-
ic, applying to the head face or limbs Govt, Tic
Doloreux, Toothache, bronchitis, Vertigo, Nervous
or Sick Headache, Indigestion, Paralysis, Palsy
Epilepsy, Fits, Cramp, Paptation of the Heart
Apoplexy, Stiffness of Joints, Lumbago. Neuralgia
General Debility, Deficiency of Nervous Energy
and all Nervous Disorders. In of confirmed
Dyspepsia they have been successful. Their extra.
TO be believed; and certain PREVENTIVE for
the above complaints they equally to be recon-
mended. The GalvaniC Rings are in every way
perfectly harmless. and sold at prices TO be
within the reach of all. CRIsTIE's MAGNETIC FUN
is used in connection with the Rings, to render
their efficient action certain and to direct the Gal
yanc influence to the particular portions which are
affected. .I.n.
For numerous certificates of the hi ghest charac.
ter regarding the efficacy of the Galvanic Rings
and Magnetic Fluid, reference is made to former
advertisements, or they may be seen at the office
Only Agency in New York, 1874 Fulton street, (Sun
Builcing) >.F
To guard against fraud, DR.. CRIsrIE appoints
but one Agency in each of the Cities of the United
is NJ. A. SANTOS, for Portsmouth, Va, CHAS III
HEINITSH, Agent.
o. Please call and get a pamphlet gratis.
Aug %
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Germs of anHerttsfun

81 1sceue lines less make a square longer ones
charged in proportion, and are to be paid for in
advance.
AdVertisements ordered in only once or twice q
week, will be charged 50 cents per square for The
Irst Insertion, and 81 cents for each subsequent
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QAZORS!-Can at w. n. II. Hopess e. co.
III BOOK and FANCY STORE if you want n az
quality RAZOR. You will find at their EstabIisb'
Incnt a great varicty-som of Rodgers MAKE ss
low as 81 cents. %
Also Razor strops, from IS cents to st.25.
Feb
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HoSPHATE AMMoNIA-Tbis

DHOSP HATE AMMONIA.-Tbi new
Preparation just received. 1t is extensively
used with great success, by the most eminent Pby-
slcians IN Philadelphia, New York, &c. in Got
ana hewndhsm The article which VIC have is
prepared by the ruost noted and experienced Chem
ISIS and hrm reliance be placed upon it, as be-
ing the proper and genuine preparation. For sale
AT INC Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar, High
street. CHAS. II. HEIN1TSH, Agent
Member of the Philadelphia College Of
fco2l Pharmacy and Chemistry.
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BOARDING HOUSE.-MRs. SARAH GIANT,
I'D would respectfully call the attention of Board
ers and Transient Persons to her large and COM
modious House, situated in the most pleasant part
of Port smouth, at the lower terminous of Court
street, the water, commanding full view of
the harbor and shipping. Mrs. G.. is DESTROYS of
obtaining ew genteei Boarders, to whom she
feels certain she will give entire satisfaction. Her
Baths fitted up in neat style, and their use are
free to her Boarders Terms moderate.
N. B. Two small Houses on Glasgow street for
Rent for the next year. Enquire above.
Oct
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published Trf=gyeeklp. Z
Corner Of High and Crawford SIS, Ports
.' mouth, Pa.
TERMS OF THE NEW ERA.

TERMS OF THE OLD DOMINION, (wERKLY.)
One copy 50 per yearly Mail.
By the Carrier, So so.
SOTO be paid in advance. ao a."
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nOCT. BESTUSCHEFFICH CELE
~ DRAFTED MIXTURE.-The most sal

I 1OOE. rs ES TUSCHEFFICH5S CELE-
~ DRAFTED MIXTURE.-The most SAFE
and speedy remedy ever discovered for the cure OF
the Secret Diseases.
In Europe this medicine has long enjoyed the
reputation of curing allSthese troublesome com.
plants, subject to man, and in this country no in
stance of its failure has been known wherever
1T has been introduced, provided the patient strict
ly adhere to the directions given.
1t possesses however what may be Justly called
specific power in most constitutions, especially
when administered in the early and acute form OF
the disease. 1t modcrates the iniamatory symp
toms in shorter time, and with more certainty
tina the majority of the nauseating nostrums now
offered to the public. ...f.a m.
preparation, therefore like the present one and
possessing such medical properties, must. when its
virtues are found out, prove the great dosidcratum
sought for, and from the general success attending
its use, must command large and extensive cir.
culation. Prepared and sold only by
Dec IS HENRY BUFF, High street.
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WILLS & CO., Wholesale Grocers and Com
w mission Merchants, east end of High street,
Portsmouth, Va.
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]. A. SPALDING.

nR. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP
- OF WILD CHERRY.
CONS SUMPTION
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis Liver Com
pant, Spltung Blood, difficulty of Breathing
ram IN the SIDE and Breast, Palpita,ion of the
heail 1t' lhiiuenza, Group, Broken Constitu-
tion, sore Throat, Nervous Debility and
all Diseases OF the Throat, Breast and
Lungs the most cfectual and speedy
cure ever known for any of the
above diseases Is
THE GENUINE PREPARATION
DR. SWAYNE,S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY.
Consumptvcs, those whose lungs arc affected
slightly, should take this Syrup without deay by
winch they may prevent the fixing of that dire dis
ease lul'y ana hrmly. How Important then, to
avoid It, Never live a day with cough when this
syrup can be had, and you nearly certain,
with proper care, to avoid destruction by Consump-
ton.
DIR. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY was the first preparation from
that valuable tree which was introduced to the
public and ample proof is afforded of its success
by the country being flooded with BaIgams y
f" Candies" and 90 Mixtures" Of Wild Cherry not
one OF which Is prepared by regular physician
aithough they have assumed the names of rcspecta-
Die pbyslclans TO give currency to their q Nos
trums." And there IS Z" Impostor'' who has
come out within few days, with Compound vr.
up OF wild cherry clinging still closer to the orgi
nal name, that persons might be deceived, if thew
dld not bear IN mind the name Of DR.. SWAYNE
Therefore the public should be on their guard and
NOT nave worthless mixture palmcd upon them
~ nc w * i"s'i anu genuine PREPARATION which is
only prepared by DIR. SWAYNE, y. w. Corner of
Eighth and Race streets, Phiadclphia
NJ The public are requested to remember that il
IS Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry,
that has and Is repeatedly performing such mirac-
ulous cures of diseases which have bafIcd the SIX in
OF the Profession, and set at defiance the whole cat
alogue OF Patent Medicines, which are daily pufTcd
through the organs of the press Therefore ask for
DR.. Swaync's Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry
and purchase none other.
CHARLES II. HEINITSH, Agent for Portsmouth,
Va, King & Toy, and d. d. Murden Norfolk and
PeytOn Johnston, Richmond, Va Dec %
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TAS. A. SPALDING, Manufacturer and Deal
81 er in Guns, Rifles, Pistols, and every other ar
tice in the Sporting line, Sign of the Mammoth
Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va.
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SADDLERY.
NEW ADVANCEMENT AT THE EMPORIUM

ment to call and supply their wants in this line OF
manufacture. -
Repairing neatly and duraLly done at the usual
cheap rates. DANIEL. X FIR ETAS
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I WILLS, Wholesale Grocery and Commits
- sion Store, Commerce street, Norfolk, Va.
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II ID, HAYNES, Wholesale and Retail Fur
~. niture Warehouse, corner of High and Mid
die '~eets, Portsmouth, Va.
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BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, caps. SO.

A TEENTION Ito the lovers of Good Buck
"A wheat Yeast Powders. These Powders are an
admirable substitute for Yeast in making all kinds
OIL Dut'er CAKES aud have the advantage over that
article in making the Batter perfectly light and
ready TOR baking the instant they are mixed
BucRwheat and other cakes, when made with
stomach, than those made with Yeast. and ne il re-
CURES put few minutes to prepare for baking, the
possibility OF ever having them sour is entirely
avoided. 0J
fresh supply of these Powders are for sale At
the MEDICAL EMPORIUM
Dec " Corner of High and Middle street
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STEPHEN JAMES, Wholesale and Retail
- Dealer in Family Groceries, Wines, Sc, Mar
ket Square, Portsmouth, Va
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IL HOFFMAN, Boot and Shoes Manufacture
Il or, south of the Market, Crawford street,
Portsmouth, Va
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CHARLES III. HEINITSH, Agent. Drug
" gist and Apotecary, and Dealer in Paints, Oils,
Dyestuffs, &c, High street, Portsmouth. Va.
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VITILLIAM REID, Wholesale and Retail
wv Hat and Cap Store, east side Market Square,
Norfolk, Va ,'fg .f.
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NTM. II. BOSWICK, Draper and Tailor,
w Crawford street, next door to the Post Office,
Portsmouth, Va.
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COLBERT BELL, Wholesale and Retail Hat
AZ and Cap Store, Sign of the Panther, High
street. Portsmouth Va.
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w I'll. I'll. HODGES & CO., Wholesale and
w Retail Dealers in Books, Stationery and
Fancy Goods, Crawford street, Portsmouth Va.
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ToHN COOKE 81 CO., Dealers in Foreign
81 and Domestic Dry Goods, High street, neal
Middle street, Portsmouth, Va.
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nANIEL $. CHERRY, Manufacturer and
~ Dealer in Stoves. Iron, Copper and Fin Ware,
&C., &c, corner of High and Crawford streets,
Portsmouth, va. janis
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u BUFF, Chemist, corner of High and Mid
Ii. die streets, Portsmouth, Va.
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The subscriber while taking this method of ex-
pressing ms gratitude to his former customers,
would feel that he doing injustice, were he not
to solicit for his successor the patronage so literally
extended to himself
Nov % c NJ f,II.NDr I'm
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NEW BCok y IORE.-School, Classical and
~ Miscellaneous Books, Stationery Sc, sold by
N. b. WEBSTER, one door North of the Crawford
House. Portsmouth, Va.
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ERESH AND CHOICE GROCERIES,
IL 10 ar casks Cognac Brandy
40 do Imitation do
81 bbi5 Old Apple do
pipes pure Holland Gin
80 bbls Imitation do
ITO do superior Rye Whiskcy, of several cele-
brated brands
200 bbls Common Whiskcy
81 hhds do do
100 boxes, half and or Bunch Raisins
90 packages Gunpowder Tea
100 bag Green Rio Coffee
10 boxes Cheese, so casks Cheese
200 boxes Soap and Candles
$50 sacks Fine Salt
200 small bags Table Salt
Also, A ''leetle" Flour and Tobacco
JOSIAH WILLS,
DCC 10 Commerce street.
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GOATS SPOOL COTTON Inst rccc;ooI
" per schr J. w. B-Abtoit, two hundred Dozen
COATS SPOOL COTTON, from No. s 10 100
Dcc JOHN COOKE & co
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9 WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
y. Law Portsmouth, Va.
10 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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ATILLIAM WOODWARD, Notary Pub.
w lie and Scrivener, General Agent, Convey
and Collector, will attend to all business en-
trusted to his care with promptness and despatch
noke Square. .i f.rr JulyS