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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
BRADEN'S CONFECTIONERY, FANCY
BAKERY AND SALOON.

BAKERY AND SALOON.
70 CANAL STREET
THIS old established and fvore anufctory and dspss
OF all the deiicaces coming within the range of first
CLASS Confsctonery Fancy Bakery and Ice Cream and Re-
IRE shment Saloon this supplied unlimited
sion with all the requisites OF perfect oda set out Every
variety of Creams Jeea Pyramids Blanc Nauge Charlotte
de Russo and all her descriptions of COnfectons Pies
Tarts. and Cahe nd Fancy Pastry. in all their varieties
Preserved Fru I'd Oysters Of the first quality prepared
FORM suppe yisers the saloon quantt TO
Families PsItie Balls Sc SC Ladies will find this saloon
of tho and best supplied in the city the
location extreme convenient whilst business.
The supply otoy this of the extcnsi
varied, and well selected, be found in the city
d72toivl&
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
THE HOLIDAYS.

DREPAHE FOR NEW YEAR-The Cake Baskets
Caadestcks Csstors &c. should be cleaned and put
order the holidays Some othem BY continus rubbing
have lost the svery and show copper
the surfaces These be repated and the articles made
good new by the silver Plating Fluid For sale whole
sale and RETAIL by JOHN J. BROWNS CO..
is2 Fulton street, near Nassau strsst.
Also BY j. Handel, as Broadway; Z. Chalmers, 700
Brosdwsy; T. Warner gas Bisecksr street; and Many,
$50 Pearl re
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
~ JACOB s. PLATT, -Aucion.er

WIN w; SMILEY Aac,ionse;
nEALER'S SALE OF CROCkERY. GLASS AND
~ CtINA-By II. r. W ILL ARD This day, Dec. 2sh, al
io o'clock at Pine street. catalogue sale Of 10 crates
best blue printed Tea Coffee Dinner and Toilet
mea edged dpt ard ware white gI.nlts aud Chins Tss
bers Wires Lemon ,des &c 50 Solar AID Lard Lamps 10
casks solar and Lard Globes Sale without reserve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

FANCY BOXES AND CUKNUCOPIAS,
SUITABLE for Coniectioners, for Christmas and New
~ Years presents. large assortment Of these arc les
Also cocTed papers Of all kinds, may be found and will be
sold by wholesale and retail al reasonable prices the
nufact0ry Of BAUER x BODEN,
u Fulton st. up stairs.
NB-Wedding-cake Boxes on hand, or made to order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

RICH AND CHEAP EMBROIDERED
H.aNDKERCHLEFS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
I AMEs BECK CO have Just received a, splendid
Grapes CoIlsrs Dresses. Bags, Richly Embroidered M,
Kid Gloves Lace Capes Sca Evening Dresses at greatly
reduced prices, a 800 Broadway. DIS Iw 10 RI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

NUNNS & FlSCHERZ
WOUD call the attention Of their friends and the public.
w at their Minuiactory and Wareroom. ITO Greenwich
street. 10 examine their assortment OF Piano Fotes They
are the most fashionable and newest patterns.
N. B. Pianos with Coeman's Patent Aoaan Attachment.
m svh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

MRS. ZEGLIO.
NO. OF DIVISION STREET.
- WILL open large assortment of Paris millinery,
DBonnets, &c. She will offer for inspection choice
stoc Of Fall goods. computing silks satins plain and
cut vcivets, &C., he, which being selected with good
taste from the latest arrivals well worthy the attention Of
Merchants and mners from the country wanting mater;
ais and patterns, would find their interest 10 cali befor
purehasng the stock FRESH style the atest: Whe
will te:disposed Of reasonable teype ~ urs ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

q N N,
Hatter, 2l4 Broad,oay, opposite st.. PauPs.
10 OFFERS the very latest novelties Of the season.
Having received the plate Of Parsian Fshion for No
who prefer the beautiful French STYLE that he
hand complete assortment OF those truly graceful Hats
ctured guarantee of their superior ustre dursbli-
~, at the low standard price Of
Best Moleskin ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
. Best Nutra or HEAVIER. ................. 4 30
Particular attention also called the large
laps suitable fer the which the celebrated
Bonnet Cap, introduced by the subscriber for Men and
f9nths made OF Fur Cloth Velvet and Silk Push for
Yelling or evening Cap.
de3 iwv (3ENIN 1Ii Byoadwav
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
BRANDY, VINES, GIN, sEGARs. FRUIT,
TO ENGLAND. IRELAND,

AND SCOTLAND
DARTIES wishing to remit in large small sums
L to their friends Great Britain Ireland do
drafs sight payable n all the principal England
Irend and Scotland Money may be sent BY letter (pos
address and the Of the party Give it, which will
be regularly forwarded by pscLe Apply to
ABRAHAM BELL X Son,
d26 1msrrc III Fulton street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29

LADIES' FAIR.
A LADIES' FAIR will be held to-day, (Tuesdayl 1sth
"A nst At the Brooklyn Grammar School. Of Allan.
tic and Henry streets aid Of the Home Mission Society
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
NEW YEARS. CALLS

GENTLEMEN contemplating making calls on New
~ Year. Day will please call tprioI tme) yssn
tines Gard Engraving and Printing Esabahment, 80 PARK
Row opposite the Park Fountain Beekman street, and
furnish themselves with Cards tor the occasion; vn1
Gard Pfss elegantly engraved pack Of
neatly printed would be suitable present lady
notice. - m
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-26
: PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE

e1 The Subscriber grateful for The
vi patrona &C heretofore so literally ex-
1919 <A-stendcd 60 him, would in this public
~ manner return his thanks for the
S~~Ae same and inform them that he has
made some valuable improvements in the manu-
tactnrc of BOOTS & SHOES. His Stock Of LEATH
Err of all kinds, cannot he surpassed in this any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
while his Workmcn re equal TO, it not superior to
the best He trusts that having ones tested his work
the public will CALL AGAIN
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots Shoes
would md Immediate and constant employment
by applying soon.
The most prompt attention given, usual to all
orders, and no disappointment. Rccollcct that the
money left in his Establishment, is expended in the
Town, and gees to the support of our me
chanics and tradcsmen. 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
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NEW YORK
CHEAP BOOT AND SHOE STOE,
NEXT TO THE NEW FARMERS BANK,
Motin street, Norfolk, Va.
SIGN OF THE BIG CIEKERED BOOT
DECEMBER BULLETIN

NEXT TO THE NEW FARMERS BANK,
Ditrin street, Norfolk, Va.
SIGN OF TUE BIG CHEKERED BOOT.
DECEMBER BULLETIN.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS.
] UST opened at the New York Cheap Boot and
- Shoe store, large and extensive assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES, cheaper than have ever been
sold in Virginia, and to which we invite the atteu-
ton OF the Citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and
the surrounding country. We are now opening
2fU Cases comprising the largest best and cheapest
assortment of Bocts, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c, that
have ever been opened in Norfolk, and we hope you
VIII call before purchasing elsewhere, for VIC can
save you from % to 90 cents every dollar you
buy OF Us. by having AN Agent in New York, we
are enabled by taking advantage of the cash sales
OF Goods which are almost daily sold by persons
being unfortunate in business and by the order of
the Sheriff, to get such bargains have ncYcr be-
fore been i'll this city. SO please call before you
buy and look at our Stock. Look at this are
now opening.
Is cases Meas thick Boots at $l.37l
10 do do extra thick Boots at l.75
20 do do superior extra Boots, at 200
10 do long legged bellows leather
water Boots $50
l3 do Brogans, at 10
20 do heavy Brogans, at 81
SO do extra heavy do ST. to leo
Is cases womcns' Grain Shoes, at 50a56.
10 do do line Shoes, at 62a6Sj
Is do do Boots, at OF
30 do do fine Rooccs at 6Sj
80 do Buskins, Ties, slippers and Caters,
10 do fine Cloth Gaitcrs, at I.25
Also, HATS AND CAPS.
10 eases Mems Wool Hats at 56a62l
g do Fash9nable Silk and Beaver Hats, 200
10 DO extra fine Silk and Beaver Hats, $50
5 do Glazed Caps, at 25a37g
do Fur Caps, at LOO
Also--Just opened
300 so hour Brass Clocks, Mahogany Frame, 800
100 30 hour Rosewood and Mahogany Frame, 8 so
100 s. day lay Brass Clocks very cheap
Der the Sign of the Big Chcckercd Boot.
Dec 10 J. Ii. GREGORY.
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BELLS HATS.
]. A. SPALDING.

MATHEMATICAL ANDS SCIENTIFIC
!f1 BOOKS, for sale at tho NEW BOOK STORE.
Bowd;tch's Navigator, I3th edition Dayies' Algc-
bra Davies Practical Geometry; Analytical &C.
omGtry.; Descriptive Geometry; Days Algebra !;
Mahan's Civil Engineering; Mahan's Field For
tifications; Davies and Gibson's Surveying /;
Smiths New, Smilcy's, Emcrson's and Colburn 5
Arlthmctics; Turner's, Kanc's, Wcbster's Com
stocks, Jones', W alker's and Fownes Chemistry ::
ArnotPs Elements of Physics; Jones' and Com.
stocks Philosophy Brewscr's Optics Vases AS
tronomy; Trimmcr's Geology and Mineralogy =:
ogy; Ruschenbcrger's Geology, Botany, Mann
maIogy, ornithology, Herpctology and technology,
Couchalogy, and Entomology Dicks Practical
Astronomer; FowIcr's Phrenology, and Phreno.
logical Works; Bgland's Natural History.
Any Scientific Works, not on hand can be fur
nlshcd at short notice. N. b. WEBSTER.
Feb 20
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A DEDUCTION OF 20 PER CENT in the
IN price of Work at the Sign of the RIarnmoth
Gun. In fact pledge myself to work rs cheap as
any man South of the Potomac, if not cheaper, and
warranted to be as good So if you want your
work done good and cheap call at the Sign OF the
Mammoth Gun, High street, Portsmouth Va. Al
SO Guns, Pistols, Shot Bags, Game Bags, Powder
Flasks, Caps, Cap Chargers, Nipple Keys, and eve
ry article called for by Sportsman, at small ad
vance cost.
Oct % J. A. SPAIDINC
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A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN s.

IKEA5UKE FOR CLERIC MEN s
N STUDENTS.-Th Pulpit Cyclopcdia and
Minister'S Companion, containing three hundred
and sixty skeletons and sketches of Sermons, and
cighty-two essays on Biblical learning, Theolog-
cal Studies and the composition and delivery of Ser
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge; or Die.
tionary OF the Bible, Theology, Religious Biogra-
sons containing definitions of all relig Gus terms ;
an impartial 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 carly Martyrs and distinguished Reli-
writer's and characters of all ages, with other
interesting matter, by Rev'd b. b. Edwards, Edi-
tor of the "Quartcry Observer"
Another supply of the above valuable Books re-
ccived by w. Ii. III. HODGES & co.
Nov IL
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NXTRIGHT'S INDIAN VEGI3 TABLE

NTRIGEiIoS INDIAN VEG EFT n Ii LE
Wv PILLS COUNTERFElTED.--Thc Propric.
tor of Wtght's Indian Vegetable Pills has dis
covered that his Pills countcricited and extern
sively 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. l32 North Second ST.,
Philadelphia, are the only persons authorised by
me to sell my Pills, in quantity, at the prices
myself
Any other persons travelling through the coun-
try Offering nay Pills in quantity and at reduced
prices, assuredy base countereitcrs, and ought
to be rejected as such by every " honest DEALER"
and it is to be hoped will be- il it is only for the
heaNh and the lives of the public.
VIM. WRIGHT, Proprietor.
II. w. DYOrT s. SONS, General Agents.
No. 1872 n. Second ST., Philada.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail & Co, No: III Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES ii. HEINITSI,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. a. Santos, King s. Toy, Is.
Emerson, Robertson & Cornick, w. III. Brou CLIFTON,
NorfolS, and by Druggists generally throughout
the United States. Nov IL.
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nHosPmATE AMMoNIA- -rhis nn,r

u Preparation just received. II is extensively
used with great success, by the most eminent Ply
sicans in Philadelphia, New York, &c, in Gouf
and rheumatism. The article which we have, is
prepared by the most noted and experienced Chem.
lists, and firm reliance be placed upon it, as be-
ing the proper and genuine preparations For sale
at the Drug Store, Sign Of the Big Mortar Uipb
street. CHAS. n. HEIN1TSH Agent,
Member Of the Philadelphia College Of
Feb 81 Pharmacy and Chemistry
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-26

- ECRET DISEA SEES !-BUTLER'S COM
- POUND BALSAMIC MIXTURE a pleasant
safe, and certain for all cases Of G0NORR-
UCEA 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-
lrics, Copaiva and Nitre, and Harlem Oil will have
effect. 1t is therefore recommended as the first
remedy be tried in all cases. for when recent One
Bottle generally produces permanent cure. Be care.
ful of couuterfcis. The only true Agents are
Chas III. IIeinish, Portsmouth, NJ. "A. Santos, Ro.
bcrtsOn Cornick, Norfolk. Dec 20
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A VALUABLE PUBLICATION.--Smi th's
IA Weekly Volume; a select circulating Libra
ry for town and country, on the plan of Waldics,
at n greatly reduced price, of larger size, and
new type. Conducted by the original and, for the
first seven years the sole editor of Waldic's Libra
ry. Price 81 per annum, or $S for each quarter
ly part. Subscriptions received by
w. III III. HODGES & CO,
March IL AGENTS for the Publisher.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-26
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and COnSumpfion

THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds
L Coughs, Asthma, and CONSUMPTION, is the HUN.
GARlAN BALSAM OF LIFE discovered by the cele-
brated Dr. Buchan, of London England and introduced
INTO the United states under the immediate superintend-
ance of the inventor
The extraordinary success Of this medicine in the
cure OF pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS-
SlBLE CASES that can be found in the community
cases that seek relief ib vain from any of the common
remedies of the day, aud have been given UP by tho
most distinguished Physicians CONFIRMED AND
INCURABLE. The Hungarian Balsam has cured, and
will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. il is
no quack nostrum, but standard English medicine, of
known apd established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be supped
with Buchan's Hungarian Bashm of Life, not only to
counterfeit the consumptve tendencies of climate
but TO be used uive medicine in all of
Colds, Coughs, Spn, - Blood, Pain in the Side and
Chest Irritation and SORENESS of the Lungs Bronchitis
Difficulty of Breathing, Hectic Fever Night Sweats
Emacation and General Debility Asthma, Influenza,
Hopping Cough, and Group.
% Sold in large bottles 81 per bottle with full direc-
uons for the restoration of Health.
Pamphlets, containing mass Of English and Ameri-
can certificates, and other evidence, showing the
equaed merits Of this Great English Remedy, may be
obtained of the Agents, grauitously.
DAVID f. BRADLEE, sole Agent for tho United
States il9 Court street Boston.
T. w. DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agents,
No. l32 North Second street. Philadelphia.
'SPEcIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail ~ Co., No. las Main street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES Ii. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King s. Tow
ID. Emerson, Robertson s. Cornck, VIM III
Broughton, Norfolk, and by Druggists gcnc
rally throughout the United States.
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AZORS!--Call at w II. II. nopoEs & Co.'S.
II BOOK and FANCY STOREif you want first
quality RAZOR. You will find at their Establish
Incnt great varicty-somc Of Rodgers make az
low 81 cents.
Also Razor strops, from Is cents to 1925.
Fcb1
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BOOKS for sale by
~ w ~ n HODGES &, CO

CLASSICAL BOOKS for sale by
~ w. II. II. HODGES s. co.
Anthon's Cicero, Anthon's Caesar
Do Sallust, Anthon's Horace
Do Latin Lessons
Do New Greek Grammar
Do Latin Ycrsilication
Do Homer
Sophoclcs' Greek Grammar
Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary
Lcvcrctt's Latin Lexicon
Donncgau's Greek and English Lexicon
Schrcvcllc's Greek and Latin Lexicon
Boycc's French Dictionary
Gr1ca Minora, Grmca Mijora
Mancsca's French Course
Bolmar's Lcvizac'5 French Grammar
LeBrun's Teemaquc
WanOstrocht's French Grammar
IeYerctts Juyenal
Bolmar's Cnlloquial Phrases
Do PERKINS, Tables, Bomai's French Verbs
Do Tclamaque, Bolmar's Key to do
Giraulps Life of Washington in French
Paul and Virginia do
Cowpcr's Virgin, Clarks Caesar
Charles 18th in French
EXcmpla Minora, German Primer
German Testament
Votare's Poem LaHcnriado
Folsom's Iivy
Noel and Cbapsals French Grammar, by Sarah F..
Seaman
Andrews Sallust, Jacobs Latin Reader
Leyeretps Latin Reader, Lcvcrctt's Latin Tutor
Andrews Stoddard's Latin Grammar
Do do Latin Reader
Wilson's Greek Testament
Jacobs Greek Reader
Gouds Adams Latin Grammar
Viri Romu Historic Sacrm
Ruddmans Rudirucuts
Vapy's Greek Grammar, Lcvcrcft's Caesar
Mair's Latin Syptax
Bachi's Italian Grammar and Exercises
Sforzosi's Italian Treasure, &c, &C. Feb 10
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-26

VI imported Cases of Genuine FARINA co
LOGNE. This Cologne is universally known, ane
Is superior to any manufactured in tic known
world The Farina Cologne which have tn,
pleasure cf offering to the public generally, was
imported by DIR. Nj. A. Santos, of Norfolk, and
warranted genuine. CHAS. ii. IIEINITSH,
March Agent.
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INFANT BAPTISM tested by Scripture and
Il History the infants claim TO Churchmem-
bership defended and-cstabshed on testimony scrip
tural and historical, by William Hodges, A. Nj
Rector of Bruton Parish Williamsburg, Va. A
few copies ioS sale by
Nov7 w. II. HODGES S, co.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-26

TARMINA SACRA or Boston Collection of
~ Church Music; comprising the most popular
Psalm and Hymn Tunes in general usc, together
with great variety of New Tunes, Chants, Sen
fences, MoIctts and Anthems principally by dis
distinguished European Composers The whole
constituting Of the most complete collections of
Music for Choirs, Congregations, Singing Schools
and Societies, extaut, by Lowell Mason, Professor
Of the Boston Academy of Music For sale ut
w. H. II. HODGES & cos,
Feb 81 Book and Variety Store.
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NEW MUSJC.-Just received and for sale by
IN w. III. II. HODGES & CO.,
Six Popular Airs in form of easy Rondos,
Was il notat Ono,
The London Grand Foka,
The Rowan Tree,
The Song Of the Sun,
Philadelphia Gals,
Phillips Quickstcp,
Iiari to the Song Of the Mountainccr,
know a Noble Heart,
No. 9 and 10 Cottage Ducts a collection of Mclo
diGs' arranged Tor two performers on the Piano,
Vacation Waltz,
Oh Why left my Home.
Also just received a few very handsome Guitars.
Jan
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mcnt to call and supply their wants in this line o
manufacture.
Repairing neatly and durally done at the usual
cheap rates. DANIEL k FIR 41ITAS.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-09-11
Taking possession of CALIFORNIA.


The Philadelphia Ledger, of the 2d inst.
contains letter from Washington, dated
the, 1stsgiying tie following account Of
the taking possession of California, by
Commodore Sloat IA brief allusion 10
whichwas made in our last paper:
Iwrote You week ago that our squad
ron in the Pacific would not long remain
idle, having received positive instructio
TO be up and doing. now have the pleas
ure o. communicating the following im
! portant news:
< Com. Sloat entered the harbor of Mons
terey, and on the 9Th of July issued his
proclamation TO the inhabitants of Cali
fornia, calling on them to remain peace
full, assuring them that he did not come as
the enemy Of fCslifornia, but as their friend
that they are destined to form part and
parcel ofthe great federal union Of the
United States, enjoying the same rights
and privileges as the citizens Of those
States. They should select their own
civil officers and magistrates, and enjoy
all other privileges of freemen of which
they are now in part or wholly deprived.
The same revenue laws should be In force
in California as in the United States, by|
which means they would, as Californians
and members of the American Union, OBJ.
tain provisions and manufactures of the
United States duty free, while all other
imports would pay duty al least twenly>
five per cent. less than is now levied on
the same articles BY the laws of Mexico;
those who will not become citizens of the
OF the great American confederacy 10 de
part in peace with all their property, pro
vided they lay down their arms and re-
main in other respects neutral. lie en-
joins them TO retain their Aieades and
other magistrates till they should have
better digesied the particular form Of
government they wish to adopt, and have
had time to elect other officers in their
places All property Of private citizens,
aud particularly that of tie churches.
should be respected; all supplies and pro.
visions paid for, on reasonable terms, and
no private property used for public pur>
poses without proper compensation.
The proclamation is dated Savannah. |
harbor Of Monterey, and signed Joha h.
Sioat, commander.in>chiefo OF the U. States
forces in the Pacific.
Capt. Montgomery, of the U. 8. ship
Portsmouth, entered the harbor Of Yer5a
buena. and issued his Summons 10 the in.
habitants Of the country, 10 virtue of in
struction from the Commodore. Tie
Summons bears date JaIy 0, 1876.