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BARQUE PONS CONDEMNED

The barque Pons, captured by the u. S. ship
Yorktown. on the coast of Africa, as a SLAYER, was
condemned and forfeited on Wednesday, in the
u. 5. District Court, Of Philadelphia, for the
charge upon which she was captured The Mar
shall, and court also ordered that the vessel should
be sold. One half the proceeds of the sale will
go to the United States and the other half to the
officers and crew of the Yorktown, as prize mo-
ney. The four men who were found on board, al
the time of her capture and brought on us witness
es, were then discharged by Judge Randall on the
ground that they had no knowledge that the Pons
was an American vessel at the time of her sail.
ing.-BdL. Sun.
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SURPRISED OR NOT2

The London Times of the 4th ult., in its mo-
ney articles says. that rejection by the United
States of arbitration g took the city completely by
surprise" The political editor seemed to think
differently, for the leading article commences
thus: The rejection of The renewed PROPOSE
ton fur terminating the Oregon dispute by arbi-
tration, has mol taken any one by surprise We
shall, therefore, says The Philadelphia North
American, have to await further advces to know
whether Great Britain was surprised or not.
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BEAUTY OF IRISH FEMALES

Du Sole, in his last letter to the Philadelphia
Times, dated at Dublin. says -
" The mud renders promenade somewhat IN
pleasant; but it caused us to notice to-day one
thing that ii may not seem improper to mention
the ladies in walking, raise their apparel still
higher than they do in London. Nor have they
any reason, generally speaking, to be ashamed Of
that same, (you see we have caught the Hiber
nianlsm already for their boots are small and
prettily made. and--they fit themi Speaking
Of Irish women, let us add, while we think of it,
that we met with more really handsome faces in
one hours walk this morning on the Grand Pa
1ade. and along St. Patrick street, than we be-
held during three weeks sojourn in England
A highly graceful carriage too seems common
And even ameng the hursble, scaniiIy clothed
girls IN the markets, or those hard working ones
that 90 staggering under the weight Of large tubs
on their heads, larger baskets strapped to their
shoulders, we observe much Of the elements of
female beauty"
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THE FEMALE EYE.-John Smith SAYS tba,
the female eye has the following variety Of ex-
preston: The glare, the stare, the leer, the
sneer, the invitation, the defiance, the denial. the
consent, the look Of love, the flash Of rage. the
sparkling Of hope, the languishment of softness.
the squint Of suspicion, the fire Of jealousy. and
lusre Of appreciation and pleasure He forgot TO
mention that peculiar bashful glance, denomina
ted sleeps eyes
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THO THE LA DIES.--NYMPHSO SOAP, for soft
Il enng and preserving the Skin from choppng.
Its constant use will change the most bilious
plcxion into one of radent whiteness; while on
the neck, hands and arms, it bestows a delicacy
and fairness which its continued use will hap
PLY protect, with every appearance of youthful
charm, to the most advanced period of life The
genuine sold at the Drug Store, Iii OH street. Sign
of the Big Mortar CHAS. IL. HEINITSH,
March 81 Agent.
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DAZORS!-Call at w. VI. IT. HopeEs & Co,s
II BOOK and FANCY STOREif you want n 6rsi
quality RAZOR You will find at their Esfablisb
rncnt great variety-some Of Rodgers make. as
low 81 cents
Also Razor strops, from % cents 10 SIPS.
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GENUINE FARINA COLOGNE.--Just
VI imported . Cases of Genuine FARINA CO.
LOGNE. This Cologne is universally known, aud
is superior to any manufactured in the known
pleasure Of offering to the public generally, was
imported by DR.. Nj. A. Santos, Of Norfolk, and
warranted genuine. CHAS. H. HEINITSH,
March Agent.
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CLASSICAL BOOKS for sale by
" w. III. II. HODGES & co

A NLASSlCAL BOOhS Tor sale by
" w. III. Ii. HODGES & co. .
Anthon's Cicero Anthon's Caesar
Do Sallust, Anthon's Horace
Do Latin Lessons
Do New Greek Grammar
Do Latin Versifcation
Do Homer
SophOclcs' Greek Grammar
Aiusworth's Latin Dictionary
Leveretts Latin Lexicon
Donnegan's Greek and English Lexicon
Schrcvelles Greek and Latin Lexicon
Boycr's French Dictionary
Gr@ca Minora, GrBca Miiora
Manesca's French Course
Bolmar's Levzac's French Grammar
LeBrun'5 Telemaque
Wanostrochrs French Grammar
Leverctt's Juycnal
Bomar's Colloquial Phrases
Do Perrin's Tables, Bolma,'s French Verbs
DO Telamaque Bolmar's Key to do
GiroulPs Life of Washington in French
Paul and Virginia do
Cowper's Virgin Clark's Caesar
Charles 18th in French
Exempla Minora, German Primer
German Testament
Voltaires Poem LaHenriadc
Fslsom's Livy
Noel and ChaDsals French Grammar, by Sarah r.
Seaman
Andrews Saust, Jacobs Latin Reader
Lcverctts Latin Reader, Lcvereu's Latin Tutor
Andrews & Stoddards Latin Grammar
Do do Latin Reader
Wilson'S Greek Testament
Jacobs Greek Reader
Gould's Adams Latin Grammar
Vri Romu Historic Sacrac
Ruddimau's Rudimcnts
Valpy's Greek Grammar, Lcverctps Caesar
Mair's Latin SyDtax
Bachi's Italian Grammar and Exercises
Sforzosi's Italian Treasure, &c, &c. Feb 10
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SoMNAMBULIsM.-We have another case Of
somnambullsm, plea which is likely, from the
Trel notoriey, to become general A watch
man going his rounds in Baltimore saw Il light in
grocery and heard voice within cry out
-" Mosey boys, Mosey." He searched the premi-
SEES and found fellow named Dick Hall, under
sugar hogshead. Nothing was missing excepting
little change. He was locked up. On Sa,ur
day morning when brought out for his transfer to
jail he expressed the most profound establishment
to find himself in such place as the watch
us" and his entire ignorance of the events of the
night, thus evldencing, according to the rirre
lawyers" clear and indisputable case Of SOM
nambulism. Or conrse he will be acquitted.
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EXPENSIVE MEDTcINE.-One of the'new pro.
ducts of chemical operations, called ,Aconitine.
made from the .Aconitum WapelLus, or woIfsbane.
far exceeds in value any other artificial substance
ever made. Itoelue grains of the article have
lately been received as large importation by Mr.
Patterson, apothecary of this place for which he
paid fifteen dollars in New York At that rate
an ounce would cost six hundred dollars pound
nine thousand six hundred dollars aud a ton
would be worth no less sum than t,oenty one
million tiue hundred and four thousand dollars
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PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE


AND
FACTORY.
@ The Subscriber grateful for the
Euj patronage heretofore so literally ex-
s-ez.A n<ka tended to him, would in this public
~ manner return his thanks for the
S~S~ same and inform them that he has
made some valuable improvements in the manu-
factnrc of BOOTS & SHOES. His Stock of LEATH-
Elk OF all kinds, cannot be surpassed in this any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
while his Workmen equal to, if not superior to
the best He trusts that having tested his work.
the public will GALL AGAIN.
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots or Shoes
would find immediate and constant employment
by applying soon.
The most prompt attention given, usual to all
orders, and no disappointment. Recoect that the
money left in his Establishment, is expended in the
Town, and goes to the support of our me-
chanics, and tradesmen. Il. HOFFMAN,
Buffers New Building, Crawford Street.
N B. few BOARDERS will be taken by the
Subscriber, by the year, month or week, on mode
rate terms Dec 9
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ITO DRUGGISTS AND WHOLESALE
IL DEALERS.-UNITED STATES DEPOT OF
POPULAR MEDICJNES.--Tbe sole and general
Agencies for the sale of all Genuine and most pop
ular Medicines, has been appointed, and invested
by the various proprietors, in the hands OF t. w.
DYoTT Sons, of the COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, No.
l32 North Second street, Philadelphia, for the
venienee and express purpose of supplying all
wholesale purchasers at one particular point.
o. Dr. Il. w. Dyott & Sons, have made ouch
arrangements with the proprietors OF the most pop
ular medicines in use, to enable them to
furnish druggists and wholesale dealers, on much
more advantageous terms than they can in general
be procured from the proprietors themselves. And
as no sophisticated preparations kept sold at
this establishment there is risk Of getting Coun-
terfeit articles, with which the country a
bounds
The attention of the public is solicited to call at
the Fountain Head above, where is kept for sale,
and may be examined, the most extensive and gen
eral assortment of Proprietary articles OF Medi-
cines, to be found in the United States
For the convenience of those who it may not be
convenient to apply at the above establishment,
we have established SPECIAL DEPoTs in the following
cities, where the most of the articles contained In
general catalogue 70 be found.
RICHMOND, Va, at the store of A. Duyal
Co.. 147 Main street.
WASHINGTON, d. c., at the store of Robert
Farnham corner of Eleventh street and Penn. Av-
enue
BALTIMORE, Md, at the store of S. $. Hance,
70. los Baltimore street.
NEW YORK, No. 1913 Maiden Lane.
ALBANY, n. Y, No. SO State street.
BOSTON, Mass, No. Water street.
All Of whom supplied from the Cofsp1bion
College and Fountain Head of
octS r. w. DYoTT & SONS.
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SpRING sUPPLy.-NEw YORK BOOT S

Spring SUPPLY.-NEW YORK BOOT s
~ SHOE STORE. We have Just received by the
schr Belle, a large assortment of SPRING GOODS
10 which we invite the attention OF the ciuzcns of
;'orioik, and the public generally. We are ma.
KING rich addition to our Ladies Department and
especially invite their attention. We arc now
opening Ladies Black and Coloured Caters from
8 l.25 upwards.
Ladies Patent Leather Buskins and Ties, a very
beautiful ana neat article which we now offer
ing very low.
Infants Buskins and Ankle Ties
Also-Just received, cases Gents Morocco and
Calf Boots and Bootees.
lew boxes Gents wrought Slippers in every
variety of colour. .,.~ -
Also cases Boys Morocco and Calf Booiees
MUSICAL CLOCKS
We have just received from our Agent in New
York, TWO very elegant Musical Clocks to which
we invite the attention of the public being of do
mcsuc manufacture, they well worthy attcn-
ton.
New York Boot and Shoe Store next to the Far
meIs' Bank, Main street, Norfolk.
March - J. II. GREGORY.
nOCT. BESTUSCHEFFICH'S CELE-
~ DRAFTED MIXTURE.-Tho most safe
and speedy remedy discovered for the cure OF
the Secret Diseases.
In Europe this medicine has long enjoyed the
reputation of curing all these troublesome COM
plants, subject to man, and in this country no in
stance gifts failure has been known wherever
it has been introduced, provided the patient strict
ly adhere to the directions given.
1t possesses however what may be justly called a
specific power in most constitutions, especially
when administered in the early and acute form OF
the disease 1t moderates the infiamatory syinp-
toms IN a shorter time, and with more certainty
than the majority of the nauseatng nostrums now
offered to the public.
preparation therefore like the present one and
possessing such medical properties, must. when its
virtues are found out, prove the great dosderaturn
sought for, and from the general success attending
its use, must command n large and extensive cir
cuiatior. Prepared and sold only by
Dec 10 HENRY BUFF, High street.
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OJ- SECRET DISEASES.-E0
TARRANT'S COMPOUND.
Il pleasant sgte ard certain c,ge for all cases of
~ In consequence of the many
M31@SSM uSeteSsMixtures and Pills re
~ n %$M commentator these trouble
HT AFA VA some complaints, it is neces-
ISL Es%fA NSsh sary publicly to announce
isgI SSsTE$$A NAl that this preparation is the
III SAykf 40 lE5 best known for the immediate
,tSl @f5a 4 ~ w IkJl removal of these Diseases
VasN 3sf,stE DisI 'TARRANT's CoMPoUNp' cures
VA IRnE s1g HSV where Pills, Drops, Elec us-
NSATRdZ ~ XII ries, Copaiba, Nitro and Har
MSS&E&sE<W lem Oil will have no Effect
&GE1txeI8/ 1t Is therefore recommended
.s&SsSSSS as the first remedy to be tried
in all cases, for when recent, ONE BOX GENE
RALLY PRODUCES A PERMANENT CURE.
1t Is put up in neat portable FORM tasteesS, and
does not impair digestion.
*N*To prevent mistakes and to procure the Cen
Agents, NJ. A. SANTOS, Norfolk, and at the Drug
Store, High street, doors below Middle, by
CHAS. II. HEINTITSH, Agent,
(Member of the Philadelphia College Of
Pharmacy and Chemistry.)
fresh supply Of Copaiba Capsules,-Also, Pre-
MUM Capsules, warranted Pure Copaiba Balsam
and Oil Cubebs. July 81
TJIEAS! TEASE TEASi!,-From the Can
just received fresh supply of these celebrated
TEAS The importers state they are far superior
to those have hold heretofore and full worth 25
per cent more, in consequence of their fine quality
and favour They will be sold however the Usual
prices. The following are among those received
Extra Gun Powder Tea $3.50
Do do do do 100
Good Imperial rs
No. 2, Fragrant Young Hyson rs
Good Young Hyson SO
No. |, Souchoug so
Finest English Breakfast rs
Howqua, or Finest Black LOO
For sale at the Drug Store, High street. Sign of tho
Big Mortar. CHAS. HEINlTSH, Agent
CIN.--5O bbls Imitation Holland Gin, lust re-
" ceiycd, for sale by
Aug2l }. WILLS
T7LOUR.-10 bbls Of FAMILY FLOUR.
II bbs Old Funk Whiskey for sale low bv
sep ~ T. BROOKS. Jr
baltimore BEEF-Corned Beef Choice
~ Pieces, put up expressly for family use For
sale by THOS. BROOKS, Jr.
Nov Is
OUTER AND CHEEsE.-2O kcrs prime
ID Goshen Butter, 30 boxes prime Goshen Cheese.
just received and for SAFE by
Nov WILLS & co.
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HARMINA SACRA or Boston Collection of
~ Church Music comprising the most popular
Psalm and Hymn Tunes in general use, together
with a great variety of New Tunes, Chants, Sen
distinguished European Composers. The whole
constituting one Of the most complete collections Of
Music for Choirs, Congregations, Singing Schools
and Societies, extant, by Lowell Mason, Professor
of the Boston Academy of Music. For sale at
w. ri. II. HODGES & cos
Feb 81 Book and Variety store
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~ tC KET DISEASES !-BUTLER'S COM
~ POUND BALSAMIC MIXTURE, a pleasant
safe, and certain cure for all cases of GONORR-
HCEA AND elects.
In consequence of the many useless Mixtures
and Pills recommended for these complaints, it is
necessary to publicly announce that this Medicine
IS the best known for the immediate removal Of
these troublesome and unpleasant diseases. But
tcr's Mixture cures where Pills. Drops Electua-
Tries, Copaiya and Nitre and Harlem Oil will have
no effect 1t is therefore recommended as the first
remedy to be tried in all cases. for when recent One
Bottle generally produces permanent cure Be care
full of counterioits. The only true Agents are
Chas. ii. Heintsh, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, 70.
bcrtson " Cornick, Norfolk. Dec 20
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A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN s,

A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN &
n STU DENSITY Pulpit Cyclopcdia and
Minister'S Companion, containing three hundred
and sixty skeletons and sketches of Sermons, and
eighty-two essays on Biblical learning, Theologi-
cal Studies and the composition and delivery of Ser
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge; or Die
tionary OF the Bible, Theology, Religious Biogra
ply, all Religions, Ecclesiastical History, and Mis-
an impaItia account of the principal Christian De-
nominations, together with the manners and Gus
toms OF the East, illustrations of the Holy Scrip
lures, and description of the Quadrupeds, Birds
Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, Trees, Plants and Min
erals, mentioned in the Bible; Biographical No
tees of the early Martyrs and distinguished Reli-
Gus writer's and characters of all ages, with other
interesting matter, by Rev'd b. b. Edwards, Edi-
tor OF the 90 Quarterly Observer
Another supply of the above valuable Books re-
ceived by w. II. III. HODGES & co.
Nov II
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- and American Sheet Iron, Brass, Tin, Zinc,
Sc &C., respectfully informs his friends and the
dubhc generally, that he is prepared to exc
cute all orders in any OF the above branches with
ncatncss and despatch. He has just received
supply of Roofing Tin, and Russia and American
Sheet Iron. Persons who may want Roofs Gut
tiers laid, Stove Pipes, &c, will please give him a
call, he is satisfied that he and will do
any work in his line of business cheap as can be
done either in this place or in Norfolk.
He has on hand an assortment of Parlor, Cham
Der, and Office Stoves Parlor and Chamber Crates,
with all the fixtures complete, which he will dispose
of very low. Also general assortment of Hard
ware, consisting in part of the following articles,
viz:
Polished Steel and Brass Head Shovel and Tongs
Jamb Hooks and Cinder Shovels,
Table and Desert Knives and Forks, "a Variety
Scissors, Shears, Pen and Pocket Knives,
Tea Trays and Walters,
Candlestcks, Shutters and Trays,
Sad Irons, Waffle Irons, Hair and Wire Selves,
Britannia and Japaned Spittoons,
Brittania Tea and Table Spoons,
Soup Ladies', &C., &c.
Together with general assortment OF Hollow
Ware, such as Ovens, Spiders, Pots, Kettles, &c.
great variety of Tin Ware, &c, all of which will
be sold for Cash.
Those in want of any of the above articles will
please call at his Establishment, Vest side Craw-
ford street. opposite the Market House.
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]. A. sPALpING.
NEW d. FASHION

lion and Miniature Cases, Gold, Silver, and Steel
Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thimbles and Shields,
Gold Guard Keys, Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons
Coral and Clasps, Finger Rings of every variety,
Table, Dessert and Tea threaded Silver Fo rks Tar
bic, Dessert and Tea thread Spoons, plain Silve-
Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Salt and Mustard Spoons.
Ladies', Butter Knives, Cream Ladies' Sugar La
dies Silver Tea sets Of superior style, Combs, Tooth
and Hair Brushes, Silk and other variety of Reti-
cules, large lot of Fancy Goods.
o. large supply of Fancy Fans from l21 cts.
to Sc each. Ladies' call and see them
05-Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted
as usual. Old Gold and Silver bought and taken
in exchange.
JuIy7 J. M FREEMAN, Norfolk.
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INFANT BAPTISM tested by Scripture and
Il History or the infants claim to Churchmem-
bership defended and established on testimony scrip
tural and historical, by William Hodges, A. Nj,
Rector Of Bruton Parish. Williamsburg, Va. A
few copies foy sale by
Nov 7 w. H. H. HODGES & co
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WILLIAM REID.
NXTRIGHT'S INDIAN VEG ETABLE
Wv PILLS COUNTERFEITED.- The Pronrie.

tor OF Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills has dis
covered that his Pills countcrfcitcd and extern
sivcly. circulated through the country by persons
unauthorized by him.
Dealers in the above Pills are therefore respect
fully Informed that DR.. II. w. Dyott s. Sons, of
the Columbian College, No. 1872 North Second ST..
Philadelphia, are the only persons authorised by
me to sell my Pills. in quantity, the same prices
myself.
Any other persons travelling through the coun-
try offering my Pills in quantity and at reduced
prices are assuredly base counerfeters, and ought
and it is to be hoped, will be, il it is only for the
health and the lives of the public.
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l. w. DlOl ~ SUNS, General Agents.
No. 1872 n. Second ST., Philada
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail u Co., No l4l Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES fl. HEINITSH
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King s. Toy, B.
Emerson, Robertson s. Cornick, w. II. Broughton
Norfolk and by Druggists generally throughout
the United States. Nov H.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-06
The Administration and Gen. Taylor.

Tho Administration appears rc9o'utc IN It's de-
termination to assail the hero of tho Rio Grande.
At tmo when every patriotic heart in tho Ia nd
throbs with admiration and gratitude towards the
gifted ana gallant Taylor, tho parasites of the
irnsldapt c4pcasUring hv ipinrinia insin,,"
ton and cOWafdiY InurndO In dCtruct from the
glory so well and wor,hiIv Having cscnp-
ed tho conspiracy 10 sacrifice him and his army
on the Rio Grande, no is embarrassed clogged
aud crippled by the malice or imbecity Of tho
war department. and then meaniy assaied in the
Union. for want of energy. Doubling hopes
expressed that ho viii maintain hi, reputation,
and false niimations arc given that the country
is impatient a! his delay Tho Uni~n know TINT
this later assertion was wholly unfounded, for.
exceD, Washington. no officer has ever. a great
err degree. possessed the confidence of the coun-
try. The Richmond Enquirer, the tender of the
Union IS bolder in its opposition. That print
publishes. and therefore sanctions letter said
TO DO from .sgaliant officer and native of Eir-
GINA" in which the writer says:-'Duncan Is
looked upon BY the army hero as tho real hero Of
Patio Altc." We venture Ia assert that tho gal
n ut officer and native of Virginia has uttered
wiiful calumnv. Almost every loiter received
from the seat Of speaks Of General Taylor
with tho most burning enthusiasm. This paltry
attempt to snatch the laurcls from the veteran
brow to confer thom upon one of his officers. Is
a baseness which Captain Duncan would be the
first to dcspise and denounce.- Phil North Amer
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-06
To lie Editors of the National InteUigcncsr.

WASHINGTON, September p, 1916.
GEHrfE,1EN:--As the potato rot has proirced
sotno excitement of late. tako the liberty TO draw
YOUR attention and that of the public to tho fol-
lowing substitutes for that esculcnt, and also
facts and experiments in relation to tho potato.
In the year 1924 | returned from Chill IN the
United States ship Franklin. and brought with me
a small green dubious root, about the SIZE OF a
small ma bic this planted at Meridian Hill, and
in two vears. ii produced a emo blue nose potato.
These arc indigenous to Chilli and from which
.trJ t'.itu VI iSttiif1y f'fof'Dsa'
doubt IN my own mind that the pot1to has actu-
ally run out. and unless tho plant indigenous to
Chill is prop, gatce, this vegetable will disappear.
The roots which would propose to substitute for
the po,a,oe are the VAN, tara. and cassada. The
YAM is indigenous to tho West Indies; tho tara
grows in the Sandwich Islands, Marquesas, and
in South Carolina.
These two dubious roots are easy to cultivate,
tried both the yam and tara in 1892. in Virgin
ia, with perfect success. Tho cassadn grows in
Peru and Chill, as low down Patagonia. In
Peru bread md a drink GutoxGatng) made
from il. | hive no doubt that person who
would import theso vegetabf and pay attention
them, would soon reap great advantage by their
introduction. These vegetables grow to about
the size of mans hcnd have no doubt but
some old book worm may find on, that these veg
etables have existed from the creation of the
world nd TINT there Is nothing new in the above
suggestions; but. in statement 10 you IN a
formor note glass cutting. set tho chemists to
looking over their books | hopo some very learn
ed botanical reader may give US dissertation on
cscuents. Yours. &c.
". D. PORTER, U. S. N.