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THE GIJLE STREAM

capt. Brewers at B"ston from Cuba reports
that the water in the Gulf Stream. the 9th and
9Th instant, in lat. 81, was of higher tempera-
lure than he had ever known il, the thermometer
Indicating eighty seven degrees. The editor of
the Boston Advertiser, who by the by, wa believe
was an :" old SALT" says that the highest he ever
knew 1t was eIghty'hree degrees, off the coast of
North Carolina in the month of July In Sep
TENDER. le43. a few days prev ous to severe
gale, on passage to Havana we tried the tenn
perature of the Gulf Stream off Haiteras and
found 1t cighty-slx, and was informed by the
" old salt " who commanded the vessel, that the
temperature of the water Of the Gulf Stream had
for years been TO him an index of the weather.
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m'ns'fa!lon understand ,s.ir ground. for it has
been well snrveyed-they are acting with view
to the public good asd if. instead of casting
censo'e on patriots will rally TO the support of.
the public measures. it will he halter far the cam.
Try and Its institutions. and less TO the advantage
OF our Mexican neighborbaod and the world.
son OF The late Colonel Cross. l(who was
among the frst victims of the ranchercs on the
ko Urande,) has proceeded thilher To supernten nd
the removal of the remains Of his father TO this
cry. where It is said. they will be inferred with
military honors fF VA
A large number of officers of the navy, of all
grades were received by the Hon. J. Y Mason
in his room, at the navy department. this morning
Never did man receive n heartier welcome. NOR
one more deserved. The Juniors would have hnz
zaed u the seniors hadgiven the command
IL Is said, by pretty good authority, that the
SUBJECT OF an extra session of Congress has been
talked oil 6y the President and members of the
cabinet But no positive reliance can he placed
on such an event Fr,,x
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REMARKABLE SURGICAL OPERA
TIONS

late number Of the Boston Medical and Sur
gcal Journal contains an account of 4 remarkable
surgical operation performed on a lady, the wife
OF Clergyman at Eas,nn. Pa, by DIR. h. n. Dix.
on, of this city, in The presence of Drs Cooper
Sloan and lnness. In the case alluded 70. the
lady had received a confusion from a window sash
falling on the top ofhe skull, no less than seven.
teen years before. This was followed by severe
and constant pain. till life became buriheu too
great 10 be endured VIVA, the cause was il seem.
ed impossible To y--as there W; not even an
eschar TO direct the surgeon. In this emergency.
Dr. Dixon performed the operation Tor trepanninp.
being guided by the seal the pain only A piece
OF the skull, one inch and half in diameter, was
removed. when the cause at once came to light
A projection had grown from the bone and pressed
upon The brain-causing years of distress and with
drawing most estimabe lady from sociey and
usefulness. The case is published in connection
with another, in which DR.. ID. had removed part
of RIB for a similar injury and affection from
fireman in this city. in 1899. This case was pub
llshed in the New York Journal of Medicine and
Surgery. DR.. Dixon has cause to congratulate
himself upon these fortunate operations. Thew
are entirely novel in character. and we hope will
prove presidents that will result in the cure of
many cases hitherto considered hopeless. Til
bune
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CLIPPINIGSS.

WHEAT AND FIOuR.-'Cb Trade of BufT,lc
Is opening with wonderful spiri, and prosperity
Wnhin three days there have srriy ed at that pori
III steamers, prpellers 81 brius. and 43
schonners' bringing lSl $40 usheisof wheat, and
zl'o|a barrels al -four; equivalent to 2S7, $40
bushels of wheat. This, besides other produce
"rs give an idea vi the vast consequence and valos
o'' Lane Trade IN time. and particularly of the
port of Buffalo. =
ihe Mobile Heraid says, train of one hnn-
dred wagons with fo1r hundred mules are ON their
way 10 that city, ir'm Montg emery, To be sent to
The army under Sen. Taylor. They are to be
shipped at Mobile.
Tbe tornado at Madison, Indiana. seems 10
have effected more damage than at first reported
Eie'ee ives were lost, and property iv the
amounS Of Sl50 900 were DESTROYED
Forrest made his first appearance IN New York,
since his return from Europe, on Mon day nioht.
and was greeted with enthusiastic applause.
We understand shat orders have been received
in this city Ia suspend The further b.ildiny of
Government Wagons. Whether il is entire sus-
pension. or but Temporary, we are no, advised
About one hundred and fifty have been construct
ed and sent forward from this CITY, .Newark
.dduertiser.
The schooner John Wan. from New York for
DdS'o furnace, New jersey, with full cargo
OF merchandise, was lost In The late gale, and all
hands were drowned
RESIDENCE BURNr.-We regret 10 hear. saws
the Richmond Enquirer. that IN Friday night the
neat and beautiful country r. sidence of f.. b.
Bentley, Esq, about mile and half northwest
OF the city, was destroyed by fire.
The Pittsburg Gazette has a reader. who for
The past fifty one years has paid his subscrp, ion
yearly in advance That must be n worthy old
mani
The Custom House, at Wiscasset, (Me.,) with
some other smaller buildings, was destroyed by
fire on the lih inst. The books, papers, Sc,
were saved. The work Of an ncendiary
MARINE DIsAsTER.---We learn that sloop
went ashore at Barnegat, New Jersey during the
gale last week, bottom upwards, in which wo-
man was discovered alive. dashed To the pump
with her apron. The wreckers cut a hole through
The sloop's bottom. and thus discovered the wo-
man.
LoNGEyITY.-The Roanoke Republican states
that coored woman named Dolly died in Cam
den county, the I'd inst, at the are of 100 wears
Her. husband died few years since, at the ad :
vanced age of 10 years. They lived together
80 years
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TRUSTEES SALE.-Pursnan, 10 No.

TRUSTEES SALE.-Pursuant to n Deed of
Il Trust, bearing date the eth day of Octo
Der, 1888, and of record in the Clerks Office of
Norfolk County executed by David Griffith 10 se-
cure certain debt therein mentioned. to Anthony
bliisoiy, WILL BE SOLD, at Public Auction. for
cash: before the Court House, in Portsmouth,. on
WEDNESDAY,, the 7th of October, 1876, at II
O'Clock, A. NJ, all that property in the said deed
mentioned and described as the undivided noietv
NJ the said David Griffith in certain lot piece or
parcel OF land on High street, in the said Town
OF Porismouth, and bounded follows beginning
AT the East line OF the land of John Rutter VIII, re
II ln'crsects High street, and running East alone,
High street, to the Channel of Elizabeth River
thence South one hundred and thirteen feet 10 the
land formerly Thomas Pierce's and now BELONGING
TO ms heirs thence West along that line to the land
OF the saId John Ruttcr, thence Northerly alone
the line OF the said John Ruttcr to High street to
the place OF beginning, which moiety the said
Griffith purchased of VIM. Loyal and wife, bv
deed bearing GATE 9th August, 1888, and duly re
corded VIM Fl VIII SON srrnsjyoo
The undivided moiety in the above mentioned
lot was conveyed by the said David Griffith. bv
deed bearing date 4th Nov. 1885, and of record in
the Clerk's Office of No, folk County to the Prcsi
dent and Directors of the Portsmouth & Roanoke
above mentioned. Son ~
GHerald copy times week1
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For the New Era

Oh! ask me not why do not tell
To every strangers car,
Each secret thought-each holy spell,
That memory renders dear.
CIR why it is ] care to be
But as stranger known,
Yet higher thoughts may visit ine
When with the past alone
Each temple hath holy shrine
From common gaze removed
Oh! wish not then this heart displayed,
Or worn upon my brow;
No! that which sorrow long hath made,
will be--must be-now
THE STpaNTED
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STARTING LIP

The new Prescott mills have their complement
Of machinery now nearly in running order, and
be put in motion in few days There must be
pretty smart demand for girls here this fall, not
wllhslanding the reduced tariff There are sew
eral other mills rapidly progressing 10 compilations
the machinery of which must be put in motion
within year. Where are the girls coming
rom?-Lo,oeH Vog Popui.
what question! DO. not the lackanders of
massachusetts,, Vermont, and New Hampshire
III last enough to keep mp the supply +?
Have the savers' found any difficulty in secnr
ing victims2 1fso. how happens it that the wa
aes have been gradually reduced, either directly
or INDIRECTLY by adding TO the length of the pieces
and other contrvances? Every new factory is
evidence that Capital has monopolzed as many
more farms as will subject 10 the slavery of the
mlI'ocracy few hundreds Of andless farmers
daoghters.-N Y Yonng ,american
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From the Richmond Enquirer.
IMMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA

This subject seems to have taken a firm hold
on the public mind. "Appom attox,'' in the Pc.
tersburg lntelligclcer. after referring TO the re-.
markable elements Of greatness and prosperity to
be found within the limits of Virginia which re-
quire nothing but the energy and industry of man
10 make it region of lranscendant beauty. points
out the great object at present to be, restore it
10 re populate it. He confidently believes the
inilalory step has been taken, and furnishes the
following interesting information. We trust that
the patriotic and intelligent farmers on the James,
the York and pshannock rivers, and also from
all portions OF the State. will come forward to
supply the facts which it is So important should be
known:
- Some time during the past Autumn, gentle
man of New Jersey, who had the sagaciry to an
preciate The advantages of our tide. water region
addressed a letter 10 the editor of The Richmond
Wing with the view Of eciing specific informa-
ton. The Agricultural Society of Petersburg
oooy snail IN numbers, but possessing great
zeal OF public splrlt-felt constrained to respond
70 the call and a correspondence of most inter-
eslIng character has been The result The gen
.leman alluded to made short visit to Virginia
IN the early part Of May, viewing the country in
the vicinity OF Petersburg, and spending a few
days on some Of the farms ON lower James river
His letters since his return, have been Cnll of en-
enlargement. His neighbors listened 10 his 70.
presentations WIN ayIdtiy. He was requested to
write brief articles for the agricultural and other
papers, for the purp Of calling the attention of
those who were looking to the far West ia q sull
more favored regiOn-unil, at length. all his lei.
sure time has been employed in answering maui
ries. either in person or by letter. Extracts from
his letters will be given from time to time, which
viii astonlsh those whose attention has not been
directed TO the subject. For the present, it is sui
hclent to state that he will spend The month Of
October IN more infinitely examining our country
but IN The meantime it would be highly desirable
to be furnished with written descriptions, ncIud-
iog statistics Of the counties living IN the margins
Of the James. the York and the Rappabannock
rivers. IT any gentleman possessing the necessa-
ry information, and feeling an interest in the re-
susitation Of Virginia, (snd who does not y will
prepare and direct such communications to the
President Of the Agricultural Society of Peters
burg, he will be rendering an important service. y
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MURDER.

The Louisville Journal states that a bloody
AFFAIR took place last week at Pawpaw Island.
near Vcksbnrg. It appears Col. w. B. Minor
mad rented wood yard To Col. A. Wilkinson.
DOT deslrous Of getting it back and not succeeding
,ne two sons Of Minor secreted themselves be-
nlod wood pile, and when Col Wilkinson and
MS two sons and his agent Boggs passed the
wood pile where the Minors we're secreted the
Ia''er fred, and killed Col w. and one of his
sons, and severely wounded Bugs and The other
son. The Minors were arrested for murder
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NOTICE OF PETTTIoN

Notice is hereby given. that Petition will he
sent to the Next Legislature of the State of Virgin
Ia asking for an Act of Incorporation of the Town
and privileges enjoyed by all other incornoratod
towns in the Stale of Virginia, municipal judicial
and executive; and asking for a Ferry to run
across the Elizabeth River, touching at some point
in me City of Norfolk, to be allowed to carr fit
and passengers, the proceeds of which to be ammo
priated to the liquidation of the debt and taxes of
Portsmouth, Set 10 1SSe "
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TRUST SALE,-Pursuant to a Deed of Trust
July, 1916, and duly recorded, given to secnre =
certain debt due Thomas Brooks, IT,. shall sell at
Public Auction, before the Court House door, on
FRIDAY ne 25th instant, all the right, title, and in
terest of the said Joseph IT, James in and to a Ger
tam leasehod tenement, situate on the west side of
Crawford street, and is the same OF which his IA :
ther d'cd seized and possessed Terms Cash
Sept Is ARTHUR EMMERSON Trn.toa
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS &C.

-, NEW York, Sept IL. 8 p. NJ.
we hear Of sales Cor export Of A 500 bile. of
western Flour at SAYS. The export from this
pnrt Tor the las, two weeks has been $3.50 bSls
nO'VoO bushels of Genesee Wheat sold day at
30 ioo cents per bushel Holders Of Cora have
again advanced their prices, some of them ask
* cents for Western. We note sales of 10000
bushels Western at 20 cents. A small lot os n
carolina brought 70 cents.
The sales Of Pork to-day was 900 bbls. at
1925 for Prime, and 1915 for Mess. The MAJ
ket is steady
The sales of Sugar have been extensive We
note sales of 400 hhds. Of New Orleans at Ct a "a
cts. and some choice alta 8 cts 400 hhds. of
Porto Rico at "a st. 200 hhds. Cuba at "A
7a. 500 boxes brown Havana at n n, and
200 boxes low white Havana at 81 81 d mos
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NEW DRY GOODS.-we arc now onon;n, :

NEW DRY GOODS.-We are now oncpin,
~ part Of our fall supply of Fancy and StapIe
DKf GOODS, aud respectfully invite both whole
sale and retail purchasers to call and examine oar
StOrk before making their purchases else here as
we natter ourselves we make il TO their interesr
lows: " 49, 20 "'-
r, Back French. Engsh and Domestic Cloths,
ppaSnGy Cold Cloths, Black and Fancy Cassimcres,
iencia Vestings, Repps D'Cosse Cashmere nd 9th
cr styles Shawls, Calicoes oAcvery STYLE Black aud
Goro AIpacas, Table, Birds Eye and other STYLES.
Donesmcs, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Lrnen Cam.
nrl Hdkis, and mUny other articles All we ask
10 q eau. JOHN COOKE s. CO..
SeP'iS High stteet.
ENRESH GUNPOwDER AZ Packa.
by TOsiIfr NV WIZ, Ior sSic
Sep
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NIISCELEAN EOUS.
MEDICAL NOTICE..

DOCToR Il. N. BERGER, very respect
habtsnts Of Po,tsmootb and vicinitv. he ,ro.,ns
cs NO ieiere save that OF the experience of an
average share OF practice. attended with aattering
ioi ,sriy I'VE Years. Though credentials
duced IS required.
Office and residence Of High street, i'm the build
i"g formerly occupied by Doctor JoHs p YoUNo.
Aug l5-3m
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GREAT ERESHET

We are informed by the Raleigh Register that
on the 9th and 26th uItimo there was the high
est reshet in Cape Fear river since the freshet of
1910 Great damage has no doubt been done to
Mills and other property. and general deslruc
ton of all river crops. This, il says destroys the
second and third paintings of corn this year
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pIRATICAI

John Grant, Frank Bssset and James Frazier.
we're arrested at Mobile last week, charged with
~nsp'racy, to selZe on and convert 10 pirsiical
purposes the schooner Mobile, Capt H. Bumer,
running as packet from that port 10 Pensacola.
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. 1874, OR THE POWER OF THE s. F.

we read yesterday some of the chapters of this
woik now in progress of publication We do not
relish live dislike the debasng scenes and To-
callties 1t pictures-and vet we confess it to he
powerfully written romance. evidently from an
ao'e pen, and an exuberant imagna ton It is
we nrst publication we have seen. that to our
mind, does simple justice to the character Of tho
late President TYIerc-Phn LINZ.
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NHOLERA MORBUS AND BOWEL,
~ COSlPLhINT.-Dr JAYNE No SSOuth Third
street IS wiling TO guaranty that his CARMINA-
1--WE BALSAM will cure Darrhea, ChoIics Gri.
ping Pains, Cramps, Cholera Morbus Summer
Complaint, and other arrangements of the Stom-
ach and Bowe S, in ninety nine cases out of hun
dTed, and in less than half the time they can be
effected by any other means
IL rs extremely pleasant and children arc fond of
IT. IL Is equally effccual for adults as children
ana wben the directions followed. The Cen
oihe Tor sale at the Drug Store, Sign of the Bic
mortar CHAS. IL. HEINITSH, Agent
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ADVANTAGES OF OCEAN sTEAMERs

The Hon. T. B. King, member of Congress
from Georgia. at an entertainment given in the
bay OF New York. on an experimental trip in the
new steamship Southerner, stated that The Custom
House returns " exhibit the extraordinary fact.
mat The whole amount Of duties paid upon goods
imported In the Cunard line into Boston during
ine hrst year of their running, was less than too
thousand dollars The amount Of duties paid
upon goods imported in these steamers last year,
EAcEEDED ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS and ,ras
equal 10 one hOeaty ffM of The entire duties
collected in The United States!!p'
conclusive proofof the benefit of ocean steam
navigation
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MISCELLANEOUS.
.GORDAN's LOTTERY OEEICE

'GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE
East side the Marked
Drawing of Alexandria Lottery Class No RI
~ 81, s, %, 81, &C. 46, 81, ~, is, 80 3 Ga
Drawing of New Jersey Lottery Class Y
~, 20, 2g, rs, 10, II, 81, 90, %, 66, 8, rs
SMALL FRY.
w. $4,000 FOR ONLY 81
,cslrginia Monongalia Lottery. Cass 81. 81
Inc drawing received here this Evening.
- 10 Numbers--I2 Drawn Ballots.
-Tapitals,- $4,000. 600, 400. &c. &c.
iiokcts only $l-Halves Fifty Gents.
consolidated Lottery Glass No 81
Drawing received Monday Morning
10 Numbers. ~ drawn ballots
Capltals,-S4.000, 600 500 900 3o0 9Oos &c
Tickets only $I-Shares in proportion
GORDAN
Presents 10 'he boid Adventurcr, rare opportuni-
~ TO become the Pnsscssor of '' -.
100000!
Alexandria Lottery Class d, for 1916
Draws eo-day-- Drawing received here Monday
rs Nun,bers-I5 drawn Ballots
Capitals so 000 2 ,00O, 10 900 ono 4 s57 3 600
so of 1000, so of $40, 100 of 25O SC
Tickets only SI5-Sharcs in proportion
tickets to be had at JNO ID. GORDAN'S,
- Lottery and Exchange Office Norfolk
Wherc the highest premium is paid for Gold,
SlVer' ana specie Checks. Sep l9
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VOCAL MUSIC.-J Fl. HEWITT, Professor
OF Music, respectfully informs the citizens of
Portsmouth and its vicinity, that he will commence
Series OF Lectures on Vocal Music at Mrs. Young's
Portsmouth Female Seminary soon as a suffi-
cient number of Pupil shall be Obtained His svs
TEN OF Instruction is peculiar himself alone and
has met with extensive favor in New York Balti-
more and Washington.
For further particulars, apply at the Seminary.
Aug 90
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THOMAS TATEM-

ATTORNEY AT EAsW,
WILL practice in the Superior and inferior
w Courts OF Princess Anne, Norfolk and Nan
semond Counties, and of the City of Norfolk He
VIII attend to business when desired in any other
Coup'y' Portsmouth, April TOD
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FOR LEASE

g For term of years, thai well known and
Eaozl valuable FARM within mile of the town
s41of Portsmouth, called &c Veale's HAVING :,
large quantity of cleared land ready for cultiya-
uon, and an abundance of timber for all the uses
oi tue farm. Its location and fertility make il de-
for the Northern Mar kets and those in the ;mnoe1
date ne'ghborhood also for the growth of Grain
and raising OF Stock for sale, &C. A further de-
!: deemed unnecessary, as it is presr med
those wishing TO lease will examine it.
ALSO,
For Rent for the ensuing year, FARM of I36
uolcs' lylng ON the Western Branch about five
miles from Portsmouth very well adanted 10 tbc
cultivation of Sweet Potatoes, Melons, Grain SC
besides having first rate Shore and Cove for the
planting Oh oysters: For terms apply to
Mrs. ELIZABETH b LYME
Dep lo-ts Or, SAM'L B. BROWNE
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E'ACHANGE on New York and Baltimore in
~ sums TO suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. ID. GORDAN'S,
zee "-u Lottery and Exchange Office.
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OAK GROVE FARM FOR q

NV II IT "A NM TUX SA LIE.
This beautiful and VALUABLE
n @fM.-A FARM, located on the Main Road
sSAYiisA leading TO Suffolk, one mile from
mum II. s.lk the Town of Portsmouth is now Of
- fered at Private Sale. It cont,ins
SEVENTY ACRES, and is bounded on the East hy
lands bel longing to the estate OF Mordccai Cooke,
deceased: on the South hy the Main Road. on the
West by lands belonging to the estate of John Will
son, deceased, and on the North, by SCOTS Creek
navigable for small boats and which is we'll adapt
cd Tor planting Oysters. As Market Farm "The
OAK Grove is admirably located, and delio htf,ll.
ly situated for Residence, combining the adyan.
tages OF town and country. For terms and further
particulars enquire of
MAURICE b. LANGHORNE.
Sep lots Portsmouth, Va
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CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES.-BARNE,s
~ PILE LOTION. This Lotion has been used for
several years past and bias universally given salts
faction. Many persons who have bcen afflicted
with this painful disease. and suffered for many
years under its influence have been cured in IA few
weeks by the use of this invaluable Lotion Call
ana get pamphlet respecting it. The Genuine
for sale at the Drug Store Sign of the Big Mortar
Sep Is CHAS. III. HEINTTSH a pcnt
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20 J. M. FREEMAN, Norfolk.

COLD PATENT LEVER WATCHES
- i have jus: received fine lot of ver superior
ing and single Gold Cases, many of these move
mens were selected by me, and cased in fine Gold
according to my own instructions and therefore
can be highly recommended
have also received lot of fine Anchor and
Cylinder escapement Watches, of Cold and Silver
cases " -
Persons in want of time keepers are requested
TO call and cxaIline my extensive stool before tEev
make purchase, all of which shall be sold low
j. NJ. FREEMAN, JcweIer
0S5- Clocks and Watches confirmed To b. renoiroJ
in superior style Anee, SnI
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RLAIR'S S's TOBACCO.-5O butts Blar's
~ SIS TOBACCO, just received and for sale at
Factory prices by JOSIAH WILLS
Augl3 Commerce street
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HE wet and rainy season is fast approaching,
A when every house ought to have a Gutter
more especially now, "a tin is cheap, the advau-
tagecs. are simply these, you have rain water for
washing, you have water in case of fire, and you
save the foundation of your house from rotting,
owing to the drip from the caves. Please leave
your orders with DANIEL S. CHERRY,
Sep D Under Old Dominion Office