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we announced at the time of her demise the
DEAN of Madame LOUISA PERuorr ScHurrE. A
friend has requested the insertion of the following
notice -
hne anhopncement of this mournful event
vVcs pleasing recollection of those by gone da
woen the deceased. happy herself in the enjoyment
OF All Tue cndearments of her family circle. dis
penscd happiness to all around her; and when her
peculiar graccs and accomplishments Of MUD and
person rendered her a cherished object of the re-
spect and admiration of the society in which she
moved. And time in its course, while il dimmed
the brightness of those happy days, presented in
holder relief the christian virtues and graces which
held their empire in her soul.
MADAME Schultz MAS a native OF the Island of st.
Domingo, and at very early age was sent to
France to be educated. After remaining in France
number oil years, she returned to st Domingo.
A short time before the memorable insurrectio
In st. Domingo, she was married to DR.. WIN. Con
raj schultz, who also received his education i'm
France. and who having flushed his studies, emf.
grated to and became resident of st. Dominoo-
on The brea king out of the insurrection the Docto
WIN his family, fed the Island, leaving their val
uaDle Plantations and numer Gus slaves-beinr in
dcbted for their personal safety to the timely in for.
, nation OF their impending danger impaired by
their own faithful domesiics, several Of whom nc
HI ght ~ - ''@''
The family arrived in the United States in 1892.
and for some time resided in Nansemond count v
Virginia. From thence they removed to Ports.
mouth, where they permanently settled. Doctor
Schultz was eminent in his day physician and
his professional skill and so the high respect nd
esteem of The community in which he practscd,
which were no less due to his gentlemanly and hu
name department.
Madame Schultz lady of extraordinary
strength OF mind, which enabled her to bear with
forhtudc the fevcrses of fortune and the vcissi-
tudes OF life; and her talents had been cult
waited with the greatest care. She was distinguish
ed for her tenderness and attachment to her chill
drcn Her love for them constant and pure =
Equally exemplary was her charity to the poor, her
benevolent care of her domestcs, and kindness to
her friends Three daughters, all matrons and
residents OF Portsmouth,, survive her, and with a
number of grand children, mourn her death and
revere her memory.
lRequeste. to be copied by the Courier des
Efats Unis."l
This morning, August 6, in Portsmouth, about
O'Clock, after n severe and lingering illness, Mrs
MARGARET Ann, wife of Alexander Cunnin CHA m -,
Esq, of the U. y. Navy.
Mrs. u had been member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church for the last 20 years and died
triumphant in the faith of the Christian religion
Co Her Funeral will take place at the Metho
dist Church on Dinwiddic street, at o'clock Fri
day afternoon, at which the friends and acuuaint-
ances of the family respectfully requested to
be present.
TBcacon and Herald copv1
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THE STEAMER AuGI1s,rA

= ars-v, Tue Richmond and Petersburp r
Gs,T;;&lLszrR Cars, will hereafter leave Richmond
-s7ss.sSts-2A every SATURDAY MORNING, AZ 3
O'Clock, for Port Wathall when the passengers
viii take passage in the Augusta for Old Point or
any intermediate place. Returning the Augusta
will leaae Norfolk at s o'clock on Sunday morning
touching at Old Point and landing or taking In
passengers whenever required Tbis arrange.Ient
viii continue during the season at Old Point
VIM. II. GARRETT & CO.
Aug Aoon,
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OPINION OF THE PNESS.
From the Sentinel and Rcformer, Worcester Mass.
June, S45.
w1sTARts BALsAM oF Wild cnERRY.

The beneficial effects of this remedial compost
ton are astonishing To the world, and maxi il one
Of the most popular medicines known For
Coughs, Colds aud CoDsumptivc cases, its curative
powers arc established by numerous testimonials OF
the highest character. In the first stages of the
disease, termed " Catarrhal Consumption" oripi-
hating from neglected Colds it has been used with
undertaking success, aud hundreds acknowledge
lhey owe the restoration of their health to this in
valuable medicine
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NOTICE.

r The steamers Curtis
GS,5zs&h lszc Peck" and "Alice" will ~s
-F7s--'SssA ON and after the llth in. S7srS<NfSaH
slant call at Portsmouth every day of tbcir.de-.r
turc for passengers, and on their rctnrn fsbPPiI
tnero be any passengers wishing tn be I,ndcJ i,
mat piaco) they will call there. The travel IT,,
that side OF the river may rely upon certain cas-
ed to be permanent % '"''"o-
DICKSON & MALLORY
juno II Agents James River Steanc,s
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THE CRAVE OF RINGGOLn

Lient. Ridgely. in letter relative to the re-
mains of Majur Ringgold. gives the following de-
scrlpiion of the grave at Point Isabel -" The
grave now presents very unique and appropriate
resting place for gallant soldier Four posts,
oTnamented as we'll as the limited means would
allow are erected, one at each corner. connected
oy pieces of timber, the upper having holes bored
at every six inches, through which muskel barrels
captured from the Mexicans are placed as rail
Ing, resting on lower one the bayoneis are all
tTed, and the whole painted black Appropriate
head and foot boards are erected - Ledger.
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PUBLIC HOTELS. SC
OLD POINT HOTEL,

lisIiEHu try, will bc opened for visitors nm tI,.
!LIlI&@ LIST of June.
Go Since the last season n bcon,;r,l
Building has been erected fronting three hundred
aud ten feet, and very many altcra tlons md i'm
proVcinents have been made in other respects The
grounds have been much improved, fine walks
made to the Bath Houses and for those w no nrefcr
Suri-bathing, no place can present finer beach.
NO expense has been spared TO render this for ON
Tort and pleasure in every respect the first place
IN the country. The beauty of the scenery and the
saiuhrty of the climate together with the Va rious
sources of interest and amusement make this the
mot attractive place in the Union.
The walks in and around the Fort together with
,ne music OF the splendid Band, arc alone well
w"r'h visit here. Situated the Chesa peake
nay, on tue great line of travel between the North
a"u SCUM, II offers an agreeable visiting place to
those going North.
Is within "a hours of New York, IS of Pb:la
ociphia, IL OF Baltimore Washingtiou Alexandria
ana Annapolis, of Rio hmond and Pctcrsburp and
witnin hour of Norfolk and Portsmouth, thereby
cnaolng persons engaged in active business To
piace thelr families IN ono of the most healthy and
agreeable spots in the whole country where they
can hc united at any time within a few hours
throughout the Summer from to 10 of the finest
class Stca IS touch here daily, moving in every
direction offering every facility for reaching here
or getting away, and from the chcapness of the
rare hoiding out great Inducements 10 travel
Tue services OF active efficient gents have
occn procured. and no cxcrtions will be sp,red 10
render comfortable, all who may favor us with
their company. JAMES'S FRENCH
May Fl
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TOR OLD POINTING steamer A1crs
\ ia, will leave Wrighrs Wharf. at o'cIocI
p. NJ stopping al Old Point until g o,olocL ;; n,
Passengers opportunity of going ashore Ing
Passage and Fare to Richmond and petersb,,r,
rs cents. g.
And PASSENGERS only going To Old Point o. ..
June 81 VIM. Fl. GARRETT e. co 80 Vs.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-08-06

VALUABLE BOOKS ancroft's History,
vols-prcc G.s 56
~: n,'son r'9'ory 90
TheI's French Revolution OK
Guizot's En- glish Revolution 10
Ingersoll's Late War > ~
oI o',ic " hV'rIon campaigns 90
Lylls Travels, = vols . I'M
Harper New MISCELLANY Der vol s0
n MRS 81 courtney Poems 90
Dicks Works ~.
Rogct's Physiology "a
Gathered Leaves, by Mrs Could M.
Mansfcd's Life of Scott ! o.
Kings Argentine Republic m
Lie in California M
Tbompson's Mexico o.
Greece OF the Greeks, 3 vols 20,
Montezuma by Matuin . vols S0
Medcl Series of Italian Prose, per vol 80
Pra edon by Luthron 20
Over the Ocean Ne
Trippl1gs in Author Land ~
Norman's Rambles by Land and Water ~
Charles VIII of France, 2 vols Ok
Yestges of Creation ~
Young Ladies Guide (Newcombc) m
Mahau's Field Notifications o.
Fower's chronological Works %
Wcbster's Octave Dictionary Q vols 10 nm
Wavefly Novels, bound, in vols M
Bowditcb's Navigator 2 no
Also great variety Of School and Classical Books
at Northern prices, for sale at the New Book Store
n. b. WEBSTER
One door North of the Crawford House
'u'y 20 Portsmouth Va.
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NOTICE.


err --~- From and after this date
4 N<SS-o and until further notice. the
giSs---=8AA Passage and Fare by the Bal
morc Steam Boats between
- SrkSzssessszA Norfolk md Baltimore,
WILL BE 81.
IasscnEers tor Washington by this route will
nave tickets issued to them on board the boat On.
utiIng them to passage through to Washington
Tor 50 6O-Mcals on board the Boats included =
fasscngers taking this route to Washington will
land i'll Baltimore in timn for the O'Clock mornno-
tram to that city, and arrive in time for breakfast
hours ahead of the New Rail Road and Steamboat
me JAS. +. HUNTER
June 10 Agent Il. s. p CO
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FOR OLD POINT

TWO TRIPS EVERY SUNDAY,
As@ The steamer OSCEOLA
$IA.---4EEAN, will leave Wright's Wharf
$500 Norfolk ,touching at Ports.
=. - mouth every SUNDAY,
r. NJ. ' W " o''ook'
Returning. she will leave OH Point at q O'Clock
a. M and at 6 O'Clock, p. NJ
US" Passage, to GO and return, SO cents Colored
persons VIII be charged the same. Slaves not al
lowed on board without written permission from
their owners. '
faSsage VIII be taken at the gan gway and pas
sen2crs are PARTICULAR requested to provide them
serves with change. J MITCHELL, Captain
~. b. weather permitting, the Osceola will
III tne evening extend her trip towards the Capes
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AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE.

a. Ifnot privately, before the Sth of the pres
Hsa5t ent month, will be SOLD, public sale, on
S@1-l that day for cash, HOUSE AND LOT sit.
nated OH Middle street, adjoining the lots of Eliza
Dayton and David Reynolds. Also my interest
in the houses and lots on the Corner of Queen and
Middle streets, and my interest in the dover Slaves
of my mother. The sale will take place at
O'Clock, before the door of the first r.amed House
and Lot. JAMES MURDAUGH
Aug Git Attorney for Thos. J. DAYTON
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70 CASES just opening this morning. Fresh
~ arrivals at the New York Boot and Shoe
Store.
Just received by the J. w. Kimpton, large and
seasonabe assortment Of GOODS purchased for
cash, and which we offer at very low prices. con
sisting in part of
20O pairs Ladies fine Kid Ties
100 do do Cold do do
100 do do Kid Buskins
$50 do do r. r. flies
rs do do Buskins
rs do do Extra fine do
so do Gents Cloth Caters
30 do do Lasting do
% do do Light Cloth do
80 do DO Lasting side lace Cater.
10 do Ladies Col'd Lasting do
20 do Chldren's Black Morocco do
so do do Morocco Ankle Ties
100 do do Strap Caoks
100 do Roam Lace do
50 do Kid do do
rs do Bows Goat Pump Bootces
% do Children Grain strap Boots
rs do do Buff bottom do
4s do do Fine Seal Pufnp Boots
36 do do Fine Morocco do
so do Gents fine Kip Bootees
go do do do Calf do
The Gents can now make selection from large
and handsome assortment of Black and Col'd Cal
ters at the New York Boot and Shoe Store, next TO
the Farmers Bank, Main street
Juy2 81 JH GREGORY.
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NHOLERA, CHOLERA NJ =

" tructiVc scourgc Of humanity seems once more
on its way to this country We should all renocJ,.
bor the visitation Of this dreadful discosc in ts35
when countless thousands were nurnI crol snoos
the dead, then 1T was, that Medical Skill almost
ceased TO war against lie rsvagcs-and not until
.bbKNARDS DlARRHUA MEDICINE" wss
discovered could the disease be succcssfullv roa,
aged '""-
The Sicky Season Il rapidly approaching 49,,
advise and recommend every family TO puycb.
and keep always at hand, bottle Of q" Bernsrd,o
Celebrated Medicine" for the cure of Cbo1cr. ~,
les, Cramps, Diarrhea, Bowel and Surn,ncr c.
plants, and all other Complaints Of the S,orosn
The4G snuipe for sale at the Drug Store Higb ~
SIGN Of Tie Big Mortar. ''S
JaIy4 CHAs. H. HEINITsH. Aren't
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT
IA Commodious and very convention,
Aaqal DIV ELLING, suitable for large family.
tuated on the Fast side of Craw ford .,rn
between London and Glasgow streets From its
healthy and pleasant situation. it is renrered .
very desirable dwelling Possession given imrne
q dtey' 10 cool tenant the rent will Lc 80
accommodating. For terms apply to ~ very
Jury II. TATFM
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LNDUCAT1ON.-Thes ubsc ribcr having sever
- al vacancies in his Seminary, is DESTROYS of
their being occupied as early as practicable
Class composed of young ladies not exceeding
ten In number, can be received pupils in Dor.
ton OF his School Room, entirely detached from
the male department.
July 30-3t EDWARD r. VOTING
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TNO THE LADIES AGAIN.-we call the
Il attention of the ladies again TO this superior
article, NYMPH SOAP, for The complexion Its con
slant use will change the most bilious complexion
mo one OF radiant whitentss; while on the neck
hands and arms it bestows delicacy and fairness
which its continued use will happily protect, with
every appearance of youthful charm to the most
advanced period of life. The genuine only for sale
at the Drug Store, Sign Of the Big Mortar
July 80 CHAS Fl. HEiSITSH Agcnt
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MONEf LOST.-A gentleman Just arrive
W. mere, has lost from his pocket small purple
wallet, containing FORTY FIVE DOLLARS in
money and several papers. The money is all the
finder will be literally ewarc!cd Juiy 40
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SUPERIOR SWEET OIL.-Just received
another supply of that very fine article Of pure
Sign of the Big Mortar
July 50 CHAS. III. HEINITSH, Agent.
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VANILLA BEANS!--A fresh supply of the
above named BEAN Ms just received and e,r ssie
at the MEDICAL EMPORIUM
July II Corner Of High and Middle sts
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MI EAL, MEAL.-We are receiving daily nv
w the Baltimore Boats, IL superior article of
BOLTED MEAL. WILLS & co.
Aug
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MISCELLANEOUS.

EXCHANGE ON New York aud baltimore in
IL sums to suit purchasers can be had at
JNO b. GORDAN'S,
Dec h-u Lottery and Exc hanpc Office.
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Aug 6
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION TO OLD
P0IN,H A Nd TILE pES

NtA FREIGHT for Alexandria and George.
Esls.sEG town can be had on application to
JOSIAH WILLS,
Aug6 Commerce street.
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OBITIIARK

we ANNOUNCED at the time of her demise, the
death Of Madame LOUISA PERnorr ScavrrE. A
friend has requested the insertion of the following
notices -
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SERVANT GIRL WANTED.
WANTED, for the balance of the year. a gooc
w SERVANT GIRL, for whom liberal pric,
will be paid. Inquire at this Office. Aug
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RACON.-5O0 Extra Rams--20 400 Hog Round
- Bacon, which we selling low. Call at
WILLS s. Co,
July 20 High street
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WHEAI WANTED.-Tbe subscribers will
w pay the highest market prico for the above
aricie' WILLS + co.
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A DMl NOTICE-An per-
IONS indebted to the late Dr.. Robert b. Butt,
deceased, arc hereby earnestly requested to make
immediate payment to the Undersigned
As 1t is peculiarly desirable that the estate be
closed at an early period, it is hoped that this no.
ure may be Sufficient to induce all who are in.
deotcd to take prompt action in order to an i,nme.
olate settlement HOLT WILSON,
Administrator, with the Will annexed
June 20-I9t OF Robert b. Rutt dcccased
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EOR SALE! A BARGAIN Two handsome
second hand COOKING STOVES, On very ia,
vorab,e terms, if immediate application he made Io
DANIEL CHERRY,
July 81 Under tho Old Dominion Office
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MUSCOVADO SUGAR.-5O hhds suitable
NI for retailing, for sale low by
July 30 JOSIAH Wills
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FXCHA $3.50 Exchange on New
IL York, for sale by JOSIAH Wills
July III
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NOTICE. have a small FARM. four or five
" miles from Portsmouth, which will exchange
ior property in thwn. There is a fine crop now
growing on tae same Any person wishing to
make an exchange will call on
STEPHEN JAMES,
July % portsnnnth
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M ANUFACTURED TOBACCO 900
SA packages of MANUFACTURED TOBACCO,
pounds nall pounds, SIS SIS and los, at prices va
ryng from TO Go cts per pound for sale for the
manufacturers. [July ISL j. WILLS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-26

Then you ducked in cold water Mr. Blan-
chard
Wrong again. Although cold bath would have been
acceptable the had been asleep for some
| time when awakened by the musical
maginablc which said
Kate suppose zee lay spoon -tdshon''
Lay how?' enquired 1.
Gracious heaven, where am II CALCULATED nv un-
known bedfellow jumping three feet the bed; and
she, for it woman) would have Jumped further
but want of permitted striking display of agility
Here a situation for modest man. Before could
angels and ministers of grace defend u.s. she had
gathered up her dry goods, ami made good her
from the | am not a coward gentlemen, yet am
free confess that my slightly agitated.-
Who she be? What she have wanted here?
questions that could answer. Had been
believer ghosts, should probably have gone down
the grave with the conviction indebly impressed upon
my mind that had been bed with of the long
| faced gentry.
Well what took place them Who sfe?
be patient, you shall know every tlng.-The
young ladies before mentioned opposite at the
table. had very faint suspicion that of them
party the transaction and in order all
doubts, the next morning at breakfast, inquired
Miss b. shall help YOU 10 a little of this omlet?'
IF you please SIR
VIII you have it spoon fashion, said carelessy
The deep red that manted her handsome face told
plainly than words that she my ghost of the
preceding night Having gone up without light, she
had mistaken my for her own,--and but for the
spoon fashion arrangement Sagcrs would probably have
discovered in bed together. am happy to add gen
temen, that he affair has pleasant denouenent. Miss
b. and myself are now engaged to be married When
ceremony takes place. you shall be present. and
you do pronounce her the oveliest and
plished of her sex, then Will unhcstatngy admit that
there romance in the phrase spoon fashion.
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the lead of the official organ of las. nights date nder
takes the fourteen members voted agan..
the BILL OF its abominable preamble with
refusing TO grant supplies for CARRYING the warwh
being on the side OF the enemy.
Mr. Delano, of Ohio the fourteen in question.
soon put the matter in its proper light. He ycung
man OF spirit and TALENT and much genuine patriotism
any Locofoco in the country. He is fne looking
mar good debater, and bears himself most CALAMITY
With scorn and contempt he repeed the charge that
those who voted against the war-bill, framed it
with fasehood in its very composition, were lacking
IN patriotism He said they would be found ready to
bear the heat and burden of the day of any 9th
ers in that House For one, he would have been glib
bcted and drawn in quarters he would have roted
FOR such BILL He denounced the Administration for
wilfuliy and wickedly getting the country into . was
for sending army into the encmy's country, know
ing that hoses would follow, and, perhaps with tbs
design that they houdand for the loss of tho live, Of
some OF our gallant officers and brave He odduccd
proofs to show that the Administration knew that i.
never had belonged TO to Texas whom il ordered
Cen Taylor to station himself on the Rio del Norte!
But in the matter of defending the country that tho
Administ had wckedly plunged into war. aud
voting the most ample supplies. he said he would 60
far any He would do this most cheerruly and
willingly. in way but by voting for bill with pail
pabo lie in it BY the term. he meant personal Of
fence TO any who voted for BILL bu, used the OK.
preston to character rise the fact.
Mr. Gordon evidently felt that he ought have kept
his taun be used the stump before his constituents
1t too shallow and too well House
of Representatives to have any effect. except
laugh at the expense Of him who INDUCED in it!
Many the specuations tho motive Of the Ad-
mnistration in getting the country Il not
clear sunbeamb2 Does not the administration desires
re-election' Is it conscious of its unpopularity
with the people and with the leaders par
ty Would not make the people rally round sup.
port the Administration If the Administration has not
come to that conclusion why does the official organ Of
asst evening proclaim that, the country in a wsr
the people will stand by and sustain Mr. Polk7 I pause
for reply
We have New Orleans dates to the 9th instant but
find nothing further from the of hostities than
the information we had four days ago.
POTOMAC.