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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF .NORFOLK AND PoRTsMo UTH,
MONDAY February Q.

MONDAY Februarya.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Alice, Skinner, finn Richmond.
Brig Choctaw, Eitner, FIN New York, in ballast
20 r. Soutter, Jr & Co.
Brig Betty & Jane, Brevoor, from Richmond, in
ballast to r. Soutter, Jr & Co.
Schr Spy, Trefethen, FIN Richmond with cannon
TO u. S. Navy Yard.
Schr Othello, Paine, FIN Truro, in ballast.
Schr Presto, Sutton, FIN Baltimore, with mdze.
sohr Jersey, Stubbs FIN York River, with corn
TO Wellington & Bro.
schr Elizabeth, George, from Petersburg, with
-four and tobacco.
schr nj. F. Sanderson, -, fin Baltimore, with
mdze to @. w. Grandy.
Schr Martha Ann, Gray, from Nansemond, with
slaves to r. Dickson. $3.50
Schr Hope, Spedden, FIN Pankitank, with
to w Garrett Co, and lumber to G Ross s.
Co.
Soop Patriot, Smith, FIN Philadelphia, with ndze
.r.rs. q a-r CANAL COMMERCE.
Schr r. II. WHAT, Rusck, from North Carolina
with cotton, peas, beans, fiaxseed and slaves to
Hardy & Bro.
Schr Sarah Porter, Stout, from North Carolinay
with corn, cotton and beans. f.s 4
Schr J. A. Benbury, Smith, I'm North Cardinal
with slaves to Dickson & Mallory.
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"GIYING THE NOTICE"
NOTICE is hereby given, that the "joint occu-
1N panoy" of certain we'll defined sums of mo-
ney, (mv right to the same, being clear and un-
questonabIe') must cease and terminate on the LIST
of March next. Peaceful negotiation will he con-
tnued in the interim, and a belligerent attitude
assumed when peace fails in its object.
Norfolk, Feb Sit WIN. ID. ROBERTS, Jr.
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PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE
EAlNEnRN

PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE
FACTORY.
81 The Subscriber grateful for the
Ell patronage heretofore literally
III <&rs tended TO hun, would in this public
manner return his thanks for the
S~~S- same and inform them that he has
made valuable improvements in the manu-
facturc of BOOTS & SHOES. His Stock of LEATH-
Err Of all kinds, cannot be surpassed in this any
other market Tor durability aud beauty of finish,
while his Workmen equal TO, if not superior to
the best He trusts that having tested his work,
the public will CALL AGAIN.
Two 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. Recocct that the
money left in his Establishment, is expended in tho
Town, and goes to- the support of our own me
chanics, and tradesmcn. +. HOFFMAN,
Buffers New Building, era W ford Street.
n. b. A few BOARDERS will he taken by the
Subscriber, by the year, month or week, on mode
rate terms. Dec 9
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TWO HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT

TWO HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT
In portsmouth. One on County street,
the intersection of Dinwddc street The Lot il
sulhclently large to erect two small Houses The
other on the Corner of Crab and Washington SITS
Two story wood Building, in good order, al pres
ent unoccupicd. The ABOVE Houses will be rented
OF sott upon the most accommodating terms by
application to WIN. Portlock, i'm Portsmouth, Dr
JACOB KELLY,
Jan 29-6t In Nansemond County.
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TAKE NOTICE.-Persons wishing to have
Il Bells hung can have it done by person that
lives in their midst, without sending TO the North
for person to do il, and warranted To be done az
well and as cheap, and at the same time encour
age Home Industry, the Materials are 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
reasonable terms. j. A. SPALDING.
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book KEEPER.-A Gentleman who is
- superior Accountant wishes a situation in
some good Mercantile House Book Keeper
Any House that ma wanta good Accountant will
please address Book Keeper, Box IS, Fost Office
Portsmouth, Va. Jan 10
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ID. l.. DICKSON.

nOCTOR WILLIAM s. RIDDICK. offers
~ his Professional Services 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 l3-4w
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SUNDRIES.-l5 bags Rio Coffee. bags La.
~ guira Coffee
hhds N. o. Sugar,
~ hbls Flour, Superhnc md Family,
10 boxes Candles, 10 boxes Tobacco,
do Pipes, boxes Ground Pepper,
casks cheese, Mustard. Sweet Soap, Choco.
late, Brooms, Buckets, Wrapping Paper, Loaf Su
gar, Starch &c, in Store and for sale on accommo-
eating terms by l. X. THOMAS,
Jan29 West side Market Square
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WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.
TREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS

NKEAT BAKGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
~ Having made estimate of our STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, now on hand and finding il much
too large for The Season. have determined to
duce il by offering 10 the citizens OF Portsmouth
and the public generally greater inducements than
have ever before been offered in this place, for the
balance of the Season We will only mention
few of the leading articles, viz Calicocs such
sold at cents we now Offering at 6!-those at
those at Is and lS3 sell at l25-and those at 20
and 20 we "ffcr at l6 and Is? cents. Kerseys at
like reduction aud, in fact, the General Stock.
Those prices 1--WE wish it understood) will only be
adhered TO when the customer pays the Cash 9TH
erwise Lrices usual. JOHN COOKE & CO.,
Jan ID Hgh street. above Middle.
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EXCHANGE on New York and Baltimore in
II sums to suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. ID. GORDAN'S,
Dec 5-tf Lottery and Exc han orc Office
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
From the Charleston Courier, Sept. l5.
Effects Of the late gale.

I~tappeas that a severe gale has been experience along
our cast, commencing on Monday morning last, and con-
unuing with much violence for several days, proving very
disastrous To shipping, as will be seen on reference to the
reports OF tho vessels announced as arrived under our ma
nne head.
A passenger in the Wilmington boat informs US, that
tho schr Imperial, Capt. Read, from Philadelphia for This
port. was run down of Cape Hatieras, on the 9th inst at 8,
r. M, by the bsrque Isaac Mead. Capt. Perkins, from N.
York, bound to Savannah. The vessels struck each other
i've successive times, giving Tremendous shocks at each
conclusion. The Captain and crew OF the Imperial were
all got on board the lsaac Mead-ones sailor, however, nam.
ed Russell. had both his legs terribly mashed by falling be-
tween the vessels a. they struck, and will probably not sur
vivc his injuries. The cargo Of the schr consisting princi-
pally OF merchandise for Georgia ADD Alabama merchants,
Is stated TO have been valued al $4,000. Tho vessel was
a staunch one, Of l60 tons bur,hen, and Is supposed to have
went down shortly after the collision.
The Isaac Mead ION board Of which our informant was
a passenger,) lost her bOwsprit, her sails and anchor and
suffered other damsge in the gale, and put into Norfolk
This gentleman states that numbers of vessels were seen,
some totally and others partially wrecked after the storm
subsidized.
Among the other disasters noted under the marine head,
1t will be seen by the report OF the steamer Palmetto, the
the U. 5. brig Washington, a surveying vessel. had lost her
Captain and III men, they having been washed overheard
during the gale.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
From the Matamor ss Flag, Aug. &c.

Carr. TnoRsroS.-lt will be gratifying to the Army, and
especially to the large circle Of this gallant officers friends,
to learn that intelligence has been received in this city. Of
his aequittal by the court-maItlal Of all the charges upon
which he was tried. Indeed. we believe the joy at his sc-
quittsl will be no greater than was the surprise at his Trial.
ltis the practice of the British government to place n com.
msnderin-chief before a court-martial, TO account for his
failure; bu, we have never heard oven in England OF the
extension OF the rule to subordinates, whose misfortunes
occurred in executing the orders. aud almost under the
eye OF tho Commanding General, and in the face Of an
overwhelming enemy. Capt. Thornton's personal gallan-
try should have saved him from the implied csnsure OF n
trial, which results, after an apparent persecution, in esab.
fishing what could have been lone ut FIRST by a single word,
without loss OF dignity. Without designing tho slightest
disparsgement to tho wellearned laurels of Others, we
must say that there Is a very material difference between n
charge of cavalry, supported by an advancing and victori.
Gus line Of infantry, behind which to rally after being bro
ken by the shoek-snd tho detached operations OF an $50
lated squadron, hemmed IN by twenty times its numbers.
aud impossible physical obstacles. Thornton. il must be
remembered, as he rushed to the desperate charge, hoard
no cheering hail. "Stop, Charley, I'LL | draw their fire." nor
was there any supporting column at his heels, or any friendly
battalion near, through which hs shattered files could drop,
as they reeled under the enemy's deliberate volies. In a
spirit Of chivalrous obedience to his orders, he was ambus-
caded by a superior force; with u soldiers promptness no
made an effort that deserved success, for its intrepid GOODNESS
its failure was the fate Of war, and in tho estimation Of his
comrades. detracts nothing from the brllisncy OF the at
tempt. Throughout the army, rs far rs we have heard,
there are none who speak lightly Of Capt. Thornton. OF de.
ny him the need, which the soldier prizes highest.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
From the CharIotrville Advocate.
University of VIr.iuia.

IL Is the opinion Of several well informed persons with
whom We have conNersed that the next session OF this In-
su,uuon will be a. well attended a. any for the last several
years. and that there will be 4 very decided increase upon
the number OF students at the last session. There is in
deed every reason in favor of the steady and CROWN 2 pop
ulaniy Of the University. All the members OF the Faculty
are gentlemen OF extensive and accurate atiainments in
their peculiar spheres OF instruction, and several OF them are
remarkable for their varied talents and requirements, whilst
there is no body Of Professors in the land more exemplary
for morality, fidelity To their duties, and regard for the inter-
ests of the Institution, as well Us of hose committed 10 their
care. The course OF instruction at the University Is As
thorough as at any other College in the land; and IL Is believ-
ed that nowhere in the Union, are the minds of the young tai-
ned to u more thorough knowledge, not only Of facts and
things, but Of the means by which discoveries in science
may be prosecuted, and the mind improved by striking on,
for itself now paths Of enquiry and Of thought. The length of
the session also adds greatly to the other facilities; as il en-
ablcs the student for more than nine months. instead Of four
or 6ue, TO pursue an unbroken series Of studies, without the
interruption OF a vacation.
The University is situated in the midst Of a country re-
maFkable for its salubrity and the beauty Of its scenery; aud
Is surrounded by Il society Ss intelligent. refined, and moral
as any in the State. With such decided advantages il can
not tail to flourish. nor To more than reimburse the State for
the annuity, by f%uihlling the expectations of its illustrious
founder, in sending out annually through the State seores
Of young men enriched with treasures Vi learning, but still
more enriched by an enlightened patriotism and exalted
morality.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
The Mails.

The New York papers rarely reach this city until the
day after they are due. We hope, when tho Postmaster
General returns from Tennessee, he will apply a remedy
to this evil. The New York Herald. however. prepares
Us to look for even more serious arrangements. alt is u-
mored, on good authority. says that PaPer.) that the rail-
road companies intend to discontinue carrying the mail on
their lines after the LIST OF October. The tue ground Of
the difficulty, doubtless. is, that Cave Johnson is unwilling
to pay fair price for their transportation. Some time ago
VIC learned that there had been n difference az TO the hours
OF leaving the cities, the rate OF travelling, and the pay for
the service. A 1.-THE same time we heard that the compa-
MES had offered the free use OF their roads. without any
charge, TO the government. for this purpose, TO start at any
hour and TO run a, any speed they pleased. This was Ger.
tainly a most liberal offer, and we have never known why
it was not accepted. At all events, it seems a civil war
has broken out between Cave Johnson and the railroad CON-
panies, in consequence Of which another general derange.
mentOf mail carriage may be expected. for the amusement
Of tho public"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
Flour and Cotton.

The Enquirer, concedinR, "lor the sake Of argument
only, that the rise in the price Of Flour is ascnbable to the
failure Of the Irish potato crop. asks, If we are also to as
crba the rise in the price Of cotton TO the same cause2
Certainly not. But the cause OF the rise in cotton is not,
on that account, more difficult to be asceTiained. The
Liverpool spectators themselves tell us that it is owing 10
the decreased quantity produced last year, and to the pros
pect OF a short crop now. The Mississippi planters UNDER
stand it also. They do not ascnbe It, as the Enquirer does
to "the increased activity given TO business by the liberal
revenue measures adopted on both sides Of the Atlantic"
They know better. One Of them, for example, writing 10
his eommission merchant in New Orleans, says, lyon will
oblige me by holding on to my cotton until further advised"
Whyl Because the British corn laws have been repealed7
or because the American tariff has been modified No.: but
for smother very obvious reason: "Sinee ! sent It forward,
tsays he,) the cotton crop has undergone so material a
change for the worse, that / wish to wait q while, to sec
what effect the information Of its destruction will have
upon the Market" The planter at once understands the
effect to be produced by a short crop, while the politician,
losing sight Of this self-eyident proposition, goes in search
Of other reasons, because they are necessary to sustain his
favorte theory. If our planters and farmers would divest
themselves Of party prejudice, their good sense would lead
them always 10 Ike justand accurate conclusions.
II the triumph Of free trade" doctrines mas led to the
higher prices for cotton and -four, why has not tobacco i'm.
proved in price nsol We should like to know.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
COussrondsars Of ths Psierstarr Rspssnesn.
Wars SvLrnvR SrRiSo,, 4
Sent. 18th lsls Z


Mr.. Ediior-iis always dssgrccable to tho ingenious
mind to have bad news to tell. but IL eten happens to be
the case. and what soue call bad news. others deem good.
Mr.. Talbot OF Lynehburg. and Mr.. Berthior Bou Of Din
widdic. who IL Ia known went South In pursuit Of Epes,
the supposed murderer Of the lamented Muir, arrived at
Mastins. la tavern in This vicinity. last night. and report
that their pursuit has been unsuccessful. I have had n
conversation with Mr.. Bott. IL seems that Epes, was fol-
lowed up 10 Galveston In Texas. where ho changed his
name, and thence his fugitive tout could not be found out.
lie travelled from Lynehburg under tho name Of "B.
Davis" to Galveston. Mr.. b. saw the horse he
sold in Lynehburg, and recognised him to DO ono
Of Epcs' carriage horses. Mr.. b. procured tho
entry Of E's name, II. Davis. from a registry on
the stage road to this place from Lynehburg. and by is
identity with tho entries on other registers Of travellers.
was assured Of the fugitivess route Messrs. Talbot and
Bou. who arrived in New Orleans on the same day. wero
unavoidably detained there several days. and Epes was 10
days ahead Of them when they reached Galveston. They
went TO Houston. but could hear nothing OF him there. So
IL is, that after Mr.. Talbot was only four days behind Epes
at Louisville. Kentucky. tho latter has escaped his vigilant
and public spirited pursucs-but yet, aud though he con-
tinue TO tho end OF his days to escape apprehension, thoro
is in him n pursucr whose stings no cannot cscspe-and
probably, considering the fact that the criminal justice Of
the country, except in cases OF inendlcss offenders, 10
Just now. and has been for some time, SOUND. asleep, IL 10
best that he is left TO the tornents OF his conscience!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
The Two Million Bill.

The Nashville Union, the home organ OF Mr.. Polk, lets
the cat out Of the bag, as TO the intentions Of Mr. Polk in
asking Congress TO place two millions OF doIlarsin his hands,
without knowing TO what purpose it was TO be applied
After announcing the restoration Of Santa Ana, which it
says had been "foreseen by Mr.. Polk" and asserting that
he is in favor Of peace. the Nashville Union dds-"bu he
cannot make peace unless the army is also for peace - and
'in Ibis critical condition OF affairs, Mr.. Polk ioresaw that
the use Of two millions OF dollars might be Of great impor-
lance" II goes on 10 say, that Santa Ana might be able
to carry out his wishes, IL he knew that he was able to get
the means of paying his soldiers" So that the money was
necessary TO bride the army, which might be more EASILY
conquered by gold Than by seel! II Mr.. Polk had given
Paroles two millons-and it would have been just as e1-
pedient and honorable as now to give it to his successor
before he ordered the army TO the Rio Grande, there would
have been no war. But he lost sight. unfortunately. Of the
proverb, that ian ounce Of prevention is better than a pound
Of cure"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23
FROM the -. Lop!. Repusneap. sept. 20

SUDDEN Acquisition Or WEAtTu-We derive tho fol-
lowing facts from tie memorandum Of a gentleman Of this
city: During tie present week, we were called upon by n
plain looking old c~oun,fyman, accompanied by a friend, to
give them some information relative TO what obstacles they
might meet with IN obtaining some money which had fol-
len due 10 one OF them, recently, in England. Both were
poorly dressed, the oldest one particularly, and they evil
IDENTIFY, up to a recent date, were accustomed TO earn their
living by hard labor. On being told that all that would DO
requisite for the owner to DO, on his arrival in London, TO
enuuo him TO receive his mOny, would be TO prove his idon.
tiy, a CLEAN OF satisfaction was pCreepubie in their cOun.
tennnces, A. il some great obstacle had been removed,
which had hitherto checked their happiness. Their good
hunUr was an invitation for Us 10 express some curiosity
a. 10 the amount they expected 10 receive; and as we are
all willing to relate TO others hat which appears 10 delight
them, If the subject be gratifying for US to dwell upon, our
visitors gave us, readily, the following facts relative 10 tho
older one present: Several years ago he left England, a
poor farmer, and as such has lebored in this country until
now. Thedeath Of a relative in England had suddenly made
him the rRhtul heir t. G53. 900 sterling, on deposite in the
Bank Of England. Besidcs this comfortable sum OF ready
cash, there is the family estate in Westmorcland, the man
sion Of which, alone cost E25 900 sterling. II appears tn 1
only 4 lew Gays since, the former pusseSsOr OF this wealth
was In perfect health, a widower Of about IS ysaTs Of age,
looking for a lobg life, and perhaps a happy one, allied to
ono Of EnRland's daughters. lie had been admOnished, II
is true, that death might reach him Of that age. for he had
already buried his wife and two children. Very soon he
died, snd without making a will. BY the laws Of England,
an inicsinie's estate goes 10 the heirs a. law, and the person
before us being tho oldest collateral Lei. IN tho descending
line, the whole Of This largo estate, amounting to o half n mil.
lion OF dollars, has fallen TO him. Our visitor left Us, much
cheeted with tho information he had received. fo will
soon be on his way to England, to take possession Of what
H., in this county, deemed o splendid fortune. Although
a imam Of very simple habits and wants he was already form.
ing plans for the future. The estate he intended 10 disui-
butte ~ England, 10 branches Of the family; bot the mon
~ h. intends a. bring 70 This country, and hofc a. pass tho
remainder Of bis days. AZ some assurance Of this, he
leaves his wife and two children behind him, with the de-
sign Of teIpininR tbom ~ soon o. possible.