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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29
THE SANTA FE EXPEDITION.

The st. Louis papers of the 2lst instant contain
some accounts from Gen. KEARNEY's command.
Gen. X. was advancing steadily on his route to
Santa Fe., He marched from Bents Fort on the
st nsan with several companies of United States Dragons
the LIST regiment Of Missouri volunteers under Colonel DosI-
rHAs, and the battalion of volunteer artillery under Major
CLARK The troops all in excellent health and spirits
general stampede had taken place among the horses by
which fifty Of them (chefy belonging the voun.
teefs) lost and it feared would be recovered
Capt MOORE Of the Dragons had captured three Spies who
had been from Santa Fe ascertain the character
extent &c. Of the United States force After their capture
and their purpose asceraned, by the orders of Gen.
KEAnNEY they shown all the army, and, after
they had every thing, they dismissed and permitted
to return to Santa Fe.
From these men, and also from other sources it had been
asceaned satisfactorily that there would be resistance
made to General KEARSKrs taking possession Of Santa Fe
In fact it is said that the Moxcans anxousy awaiting
the arrival Of the army, believing that would furnish them
harvest in the way of trade, and protection from the trouble
Indians their vicinity There were no troops San
ia Fe, in the upper Provinces and expected
Governor ARnIJo had issued proclamation in which he
that the existing hoses between the United States
and Mexico will not interrupt the trade between the United
States and Santa Fe; that, in all respects shall be
Quoted as if the war did not exist.
is said that Gen. KEARsET will stop Santa Fe until
COL PRcEs regiment arrives there. That upon their
rival that regiment portion Of it, will be left to occupy
Santa Fe and other important points in the vicinity, and
Gen KEARSEY with the residue of the force oU proceed
Immediately to California.
The five hundred Mormon infantry, under the command Of
Lieut. Col ALLEN, progressing rapidly. They made
thyeght miles ia two days IT believed they would
reach Bents Fort nearly COL PncEs regiment
and quite the purpose of their enlistment required
great many traders and very large amount Of goods
going out. They scattered all along the route
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

FIsAScEs LowELL.-The amount of property ASSESS
ed in Lowell for the year 1916 is real estate 346
personal So 443 5S0-total 296 being an increase
Of about half million over ls45 The tax is Sll5637 o.
10 the 800. Number Of polls 64SO an increase
Of 040 1915. The total valuation Of the manuactur
ing corporations is SO. 222, 60O-tax s64, $50 20.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

An ERROR CoRREcTED.-A paragraph has found
some circulation stating that Gov. SLADE, of Yer
mont, had accepted the Presidency of Oberlin In
stitute, Ohio. Gov. SLADE has no connexon or
affinity with Oberlin, but is expected, during the
coming autumn, to remove to Cincinnati and enter
uPoa his duties as Secretary and General Ageni
q The Central Committee for promoting Nationa
Educdfion.-N T. Observer.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

ARHIvAL or FonEIos VESSELS ov WAH.-Thc Dutch
schooner Of Adder, Capt KsoLL,Enr, up the bay
in fine style yesterday, sautng she passed the u 3 sur,
veying brig Washington and Of the forts The Adder
lc the ccldt in company with the gae Saron and the
brig Of war Echo, both bound 70 this ciy-M y Express.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

Among the members elect to the North Carolina
Legislature EDWARD STANLY, KENNETH RAY
NER, and WIN. I'll. WASHINGTON, widely known and
esteemed as Wing members Of Congress in other
DAYS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

On Wednesday night the Hon. john KENNEDY,
one Of the Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court
Of Pennsylvania, died at his residence in Phadel-
phia, after long and severe illness, in the I'D year
Of his age.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

TaE LaaersT KIM Ksows.-A volunteer writing 10
Louisville from the Rio Gandc, says that the mosquitoes
there stand fat footed upon the ground and without diff
Guilty drink water out Of pint tin cup"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

MOVEMENT o THoors.--We learn that orders have
been received from the War Department for the compa
mics Of Mounted Riemen in Baltimore be prepared for
their departure for the seat Of by the I'd September
suing The companies at Fort McHeny company
c, with Second Lieut. George McLane, commanding, with
brevet Second Lieut. Dabney H. Mauy and company +,
Capt Steven T. Mason, First Lieut. Andrew Porter Second
Lieut. Thomas g. Rhet, and breve Second Lieut. James
Stewart The whole will be under command Of Capt Mason
The companies will take with them every thing requisite
cept the with these they will be furnished when they
report themselves to Gen. Taylor ti@4'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

The CALIFORNIA VoLUNTEERs.-The suboined
extract of letter from member Of this corps,
which is published in the Albany Argus, contains
some information which we have not seen stated
elsewhere
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!" Fonr HAnIlros. Aueusr "a. 1874

"The California regiment still stationary, though every
effort is making expedite its departure. The Government
has engaged three noble ships Of 700 TO 500 TONS Tor
ports, al a cost Of s65, 000
The preparations made Tor ampg the regiment are very
extensive. We be furnished with 800 percussonock
muske 800 do. with flint locks and 800 rifles. In addition
TO this there will be equipments and for
company Of artillery, and all the appointments for corps Of
dragoons This done to provide against every possible
ngency, and to make any thing but problemaca
IT. therefore, ARRIVAL should be enabled TO
operate with Gen. Keaney Immediately, Col Stevenson will
probably at organize the dragoon corps. II is also
iected that one company will be furnished with rifles that
we shall form complete army in ourselves having
pany OF artillery, do u dragons, do Of infantry,
and one OF light infantry rHcmen. IT, with all these pro-
visions ny our Government win our way ''for-
bad choice in the officers and men who COMPOSE the com
mand
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

Tournament will take place al the Feuquer White Sui
Phor Springs on Wednesday, ID Of September and the
evening Of the following day Fancy Ball
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

Corros CRor.--The New Orleans papers contain very
dscouraging accounts Of the cotton crops The amy-wom
was committing sad havoc in every direction
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

FUssr-Every has heard the old story about the
cuit sentry duty and his innocent way Of making known
stranger the for the night similar incident
One Of that fine regiment popularity spoken Of COL Ste
vensons California boys, put guard by way Of initial
ing him into the mysteries Of ascntineIs duties With the
password" Newport were given to him strict njunctons
to shoot the first approaching departing from the island
who did not pronounce the shiboleth Of the hour
Tho youth shouldered his muske and all sounds
hushcd the echo Of his solitary walk,
notonousy he od the beaten path. But the sound Of
footsteps and then heavy plunge into the caught his
ear and running the spot he hailed in the direction Of the
sound, Haloo who goes there I" "a FRIEND" was the
prompt reply. Then, If you be friend, say Newport, or
Ill shoot"
Great the laughter and small the vexaon Of the
sergeant Of the guard who tent near the speaker
OF course he had to call in the whole Of the guard change
the countcrsign.--N Y, Commercial Advertiser,
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was committing sad havoc in every direction
TAG PuBLIc WoRKs or Omro.The returns Of the tolls
the Public Works of Ohio for the year. from No
vembcr Is, 1885, to July, 1916, exhibit increase of
$4,000 the corresponding period Of the previous year.
All the improvements give increased Of
except the Walhonding canal The Wabash and Miami
tension have doubled their reurn~of toll.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-29
DIED,

Suddenly, at his residence, near Dumfries,
Prince William county, Virginia, on the 18th in
slant, WILLIAM A. WEAVER, in the fifiv-ffth year
of his age. The deceased, a native of Dumfrics.
near which he brcathed bis last, was prepared for
his useful and active life, at Georgetown College,
in this District. He entered the NAVY when quite
young, was twice a prisoner during the late war
with Great Britain, and was wounded in the action
between the Shannon and Chesapeake, when the
latter vessel was ca pturcd. After the war, he con.
inucd seyeral years in the service, where among
other evidences OF his merit, he was ap pointed flag
lieutenant to the squadron in the Mediterranean,
under the command of Com. Stewart. After he
left the Navy, much of his life was devoted II agri-
cultural pursuits, though he was occasionally called
from them for other services. In 1899 he was SO.
lccted by Mr.. Livingston 10 edit the Diplomatic
Correspondence Of the United States from the treaty
OF peace in 1889 and in 1910 he was appointed by
Mr.. Forsyth, superintendent of the sixth Census;
iior the manner in which he executed these trusts.
ne received from Mr.. Livingston and Mr.. Forsyth,
the fullest appreciation Union.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-29
COVERING THE WHOLE GROUND

We remember having read SOME time aqoth
excuse OF a subscriber If a newspaper who was
called upon to pay a bill foe the paper. He said
In the first place, he never ordered The paper : and
il he did, he never go, it; and The did. twas ms
an agent (; and besides he paid long ago and if he
he didn't. he had nothing 10 pay and if he had
he could plead the act ofiimilation. Ofthe same
character as the above is a paragraph which we
find 10 the Delaware Journal. in reference to the
rise in the price Of grain. 1t says, speaking of
the new Tariff bill:
That bill has nothing 10 do with il il is all
caused by the reported failures Of the potato crop
in Great Britain and Ireland and if that is one of
The effects of the measure. il is certainly one of
cIuelest laws ever enacted.
But, after all. il the price If grain ia Enrope is
TO be affected by the laws of tho United States. "a
thing which can never be done the tariff of lS42
should have the credit Of the presen, rise of prices
for this law is yet in operation.
Gentlemen of the jury" said an advocate
who was pleading in defence of his client, Z" there
are four points in this case. In the frs, place.
we contend that we never had the plaintiffs
horse second that we paid him for the use of The
horse third. he agreed to let us nse tho horse for
his keeping, without any charge and fourth, tina,
his horse is q jackass. "-Ledeer.
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This timber must bc free nf sap and all other dc.
fecis, must be got straight and square, delivered on
he spot which may be designated By The conmandonf,
inTwo MONTHS after The contract is made.
NO. 2-WHlTE PINE BOARDS, SHINGLES,
AND POSTS.
Eighteen thousand feet Of Mcrcha ntable White
Pine Boards of is feet lengths.
Ten thousand feet of "A feet len gtts. free or splits.
Ninety six tn ,usand % inch Shin giles, of tho bcst
quality. free Of sap, and shared ready TO be used.
Seventy Cypress Posts, % feet lon :, 10 inches di-
ameteC at the small end, and straight.
All Of this class must ais be delivered on the
spot required, and in ONE MONTH utter The contract 81
made.
Offers must be made for the LIST and 2nd class sep.
aratety in duplicate, and with The guaranty required by
The tate act Of Congress hereto annexed.
SEC. 3 And be IL further enacted, That from and
alter the passage OF this act, every proposal for ma
val supplies shall tic accompanied by n written
guaranty. signe1 by one or more responsible per-
sons, 10 the effect that he or they undertake. that
The bidder or bidders will, il his or their bid be ac-
'cPted, enter into an obligation in such timc as
may he prescribed, with good and sufficient suro
tics to furnish the supplies proposed. No proposal
shall be considered unlcss ACCOMPANIED by such
guaranty. IL, after the acceptance of a proposal
and a notification thereof to the bidder or bid'crs,
he or they shall fail TO enter into an obligation
within the time prescribed with good and sufficient
%surcties, for furnishing the supplies, then the Agent
shall proceed to contract with some other person or
persons for furnishing the said supplies; and shall
forthwith cause the difference between the amount
contained in the proposal so guaranteed, and the
amount for which he may have contracted for fur.
nishing the said supplies, for the whole period Of
the proposal to he charged up against said bidder
or hidIcss, and his or their gu rantor or puatau.
tors, and the zane may be Immediately recovered
by tho United states, Tor The use If the Navy De-
partmcnt in an action of debt against either or all
Of said persons.
The price Of each article must be clearly OK.
pressed an! carried out Tor tho whole amount,
with an addition at foot. expressed in words al
length, of the cost OF the whole bill offered for.
E'cry article will be subject to inspection before
It's Paid tor. and no payment will be made for
less han one fourth the amount Of the offer.
Contract must be entered into within ten days
after the offer is decided, or IL will be anuullcd,
with two good and sufficient surctics for its per-
formancc in q sum not exceeding twice the cstima-
ted amount Ct the contract, and ten per cent will
be withheld from each payment until the whole ia
completed. GEO. LOYAL Navy Agent.
All information will be given at the Navy Yard.
STp 1O-Th4w
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-29
DIR. WiSTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY.

In the first stages of disease, termed " Catarrhal
Consumption" originating from neglected colds,
II has been used with undertaking success. and hun.
dreds acknowledge that they owe the restoration OF
their health to this Invaluable medicine alone In
that form of consumption so prevalent among deli.
caic young females, ommon termed debility OF
% going into n Decline" a complaint with which
thousands are lingering, it has also proved highly
successful, and not only Possesses the power Of
choking the progress of this alarming complaint,
hut also strengthens and invigoratcs the system
more etfectually than any other medicine we have
ever possessed. Besides its surprising efficiency
in consumption, it is equally eficacious in infurn
"a, liver complaint, asthma, bronchitis, and all ar.
iections OF the longs, and has cured many IF the
failed.
For particulars see DR.. WisIer's treatise on con
sumption, to be had of the agents.
BE careful and get the genuine DIR. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed by ]. BUTTS Address all orders to
SETH w. ~ Boston, Mass.
Or For particulars see DIR. wistar's treatise on
consumption, to be had of The agent.
..Agcnts-Portsmouth, c. III HEINITSH, Agent;
Norfolk, VI. a. SANTOS, and also by Druggist.
generally in this State.
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EFFECTS OF FREE TRADE UPON AG-
RICULTURE.

increase OF II PRIcE OF WHEAT AND
CoRN.-The increase of the price of Wheat and
Corn. caused by the abrogalion Of the oppressive
corn laws of Great Britain, if calculated on The
entire produce of this country fur The year 1876.
supposing the produce of those grains to be no
greater than the eslima,ed yield of le45. will
amount TO the enormous sum of s42. 443 ZOO
That is to say. the wheat and corn raised in the
United States the present year are worth about
forty-itco and a half millions Of dollars more
than they were before The recent rise of price
and the recent rise is clearly attributable to the
demand fur breadstuffs in England and Ireland.
So much for the removal of one of the arbitrary
restrictions of trade. which shuts out The abundant
supplies ot the farmers Of this country, 10 the in
jury Of the starving millions Of Eurnre. that the
few landholders there might live in aGiuence -
Bali. Sun.
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&c.

NEw YoRk Sept. 26. $ M p.
mere was an advanced demond to.day in
bales. $3.50
fi"ur continues at last quotations.. as. for
prime Western. Regular brands Of Southern
commands S4,SIA a 81 S7a.
Ora'n--Wheat. prime. may he quoted at 9 a
81 .US. A small lot Of inferior Southern suld for
~ cents. There has heen a great business done
IN Corn-s,me so. 900 bushels have changed
hands for shipment, prices ranging from GO to 70
cents, according To quality. Southern yellow at
the former, and Northern white, at the latter
quotation. Rice is on the advance-for strictly
prime $3.50 is ofered-S3 rs asked.
Pork is 'mpruvinq. Sales of about 1000 bbls.
has been effected at SO. so, and we learn tina,
1892 has been offered for 500 hbls. more Mess.
commands SlO, readily. Beef. prime, is worth
80 a S6.l2a Mess. 81 a $3.50. Lard goes Of
readily at II a Z 3 8 cents per In.
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fsss that I was much pleased with The man for.
through the lines of care or suffering, there seem
ed TO be- beaming ON his counieuance an excellent
spirit ~ gpod nature; and In bis henevolen, look
he added such charms OF conversation and made
himself so much the happy spirit az the party
which surrounded him, that I could moi help being
insenslbiy engaged in his In vor. :. That small
man conversing with Count Por,allis.' said MIR.
King. stopping to speak with me for a momen,,
sis Guizot." Guizo,i though l.. How lille
does his appearance beioken the man who al, this
moment exerts a greater influence ON the polnics
Of Europe than almost any othsr living pera,n
and VINO. ~ France, is almost as much a king as
Louis Philippe" ~
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-29
THE DRAGOON,S SONG.

WRITTEN BY THE LATE MAJOR RINGGoLI
- Dedicated to the brave CAPTAIN May.
a fleet stced with a flowing name,
A troop that follows fast,
That fills the wide and spreading plain.
And sounds the battle blast;
And sounds the battle blast, my BOYS,
While like an arrow bright,
Away The brave steed sweeps, he bears
The warrior to the fight.
The warrior to the fight, my boys,
The warrior to the fight,
Away the brave stecd sweeps, he bears
The warrior TO the fight.
And for a nice and gentle nag,
I've heard a fair one sigh.
But give TO me the warrior steed
His white crest a~rcliing high,
His white crest arching high, nv boys,
His motion grand and free,
he sweeps along the 5oundless plain,
Midst death aud victory,
Midst death and victory, my boys,
MIds death and victory,
He sweeps along the boundlcss plain,
Midst death and victory.
There's lightning in his flashing eve,
There's hanger in his bound,
Hark TO the trumpet, warriors brave,
The battle RACES round.
The battle RACES round, my bows,
The war horse charges tree.
The field of battle is our own,
'Midst shonts of victory,
Midst shouts of victory, my boys,
Midst shouts of victory,
The field of battle is our own,
'Midst shonts of victory.
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a LITTLE

Inc Wings have not a majority in any Stale
In New England, unless il Q in Rhode Island
Kentucky and North Carolina are the onlv orea,
States in The Union positively and decidedly
Wing. IL is a curiuus and remarkable fact. sa vs.
the Boston Post. that the Wings cannot elect +,
Governor by The %popnlar vote in a single free
State. excerpt Rhode Island or Algeria for we
do not account them able To elect in Ohio. In
New York. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois. Iowa and
Wisconsin,, the democrats have clear and indis-
putable majoriiies. -PhiI. Times.
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NOTICE OF

sent to the Next Legislature of the State Of Virgin
ia. asking for an Act of Incorporation OF the Town
of Portsmouth. and cndowing it with all the rights
and privileges enjoyed by all other Incorporated
towns in the State of Virginia, municipal, judicial
and executive and asking for a Ferry to run
in the City of Norfolk, to be allowed t. carry freight
and passcngers, the proceeds of which to be appro-
priated TO the liquidation of the debt and taxes Of
Portsmouth. Sept. II, 1876.
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NEW DRY GOOpS.-Wc are now opening
- a part of our fall supply of Fancy and Staple
sale and retail purchasers to call and examine our
Stock before making their purchases elsewhere, as
we Halter ourselves we can make il to their interest
TO do so. Our assortment consists in part rs fol.
lows:
Black French, English and Domestic Cloths,
Fancy Cold Cloths, Black and Fancy Cassimcrrs,
Black and rancy Sattincts, Merino. Satin and Va.
lencia Vestings, Rcpps D'Cosse, Cashmere aud 9th
er styles Saawis, Cnlicoes of every stvlc, Black and
Cnli Alpacas, Table, Biris Eye and other STYLES
Diapers, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Cold and White
Doimcstics, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cam
htri Hdkfs, and many other articles. All we ask
is a call. JOHN COOKE & o
Sept 10 Uigb stteet.
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OAK GROVE FARM FOR SALE.
FOR LEASE,

81 For a term Of years. that well known and
s=az valuable FARM within ono mile of the town
GElof Portsmouth, called "Vcalc's," HAVING a
argc quantity of cleared land ready for cultiya.
ton, and an abundance of timber for all the uses
OF the farm. Its locati n and fertility make il dc.
s'rablc Tor the cultivation Of Vegetables and Melons
iT the northern Markets, and those in the inme-
date neighborhood, as also for the growth of Grain
and raising of Stock for sale, &C. A further dc
scriPtlon Is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed
thosc wishing to lease will examine it.
ALSO,
For Rent for the ensuing year, a FARM of 1856
acres lying on the Western Branch about five
miles from POI very well adapted to the
cultivation of Sweet Potatoes, Melons, Grain. &c.
besides having a first rite Shore and Cove for the
planting OF Oysters. For terms apply to
Mrs. ELIzABsTH y. LYME,
sep l5-ts Or, SAM'L. b. BROWNE.
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TAKE NOTICE,

'HhI the Subscriber has Just received a lot of
n DOOBBE and SINGLE GUNS-Single Guns
as 10" as y 3 OO, and Double Guns as low as IS 00]
Also; Pistols, Shot Bags, Game Bags, Powder
Flasks, nipple Keys, Wad Cutters, Percussion
Gaps oiali the different qualities, Canister Powder,
DRINKING CuPs, and every article called for by a
Sportsman. It is the determination of the Subscri.
Der not to be undcrsold, or undcrworkcd. and DER.
sons may rely upon getting any article as chcap
from him as can he purchased in this section Of
country. Also, all work in the Gun line will he
warranted TO be done as well and as CHEAP. If moi
cheaper, than can be done here or scwherc so
Portsmouth, Va, one door east Of the Old Dominion
Office, and get bargains, and no mistake.
All orders thankfully received, and ponctually
attended to.
Sept % J. A.. SPALDING.
NJ Old Copper and Brass taken in exchange
ior wo X, or the highest cash price paid for il.
(Couricr copy. Old North State copy to the
amount Of S2.)
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u DC sawed on both sides and edges
Ten thousand feet (board measure) Of in. Plank,
~ feet lengths.
Thirty sever thousand feet . inch Plank, of l6, Is,
and 90 feet lengths.
CLASS NO w PINE PLANK.
Three thousand feet I inch clear white pine, of Is
feet lengths.
Two thousand feet inch clear do do
which must be thoroughly seasoned.