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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-07
FOWLS AND BIRDS.

The Baltimore Sun Says that it may be mentioned
Their unusual circumstance that within the past few days
large number Of wild ducks principally have
been killed in the Patapsco rver inside Of Fort McIIcny
We told that great numbers have been flying and down
the river and into the Ferry Branch Wild fowl do not often
venture close the city, sufficient numbers at least
10 invite the attention Of sportsmen.
The EIkton (Md) Wing states that during the last week
the Elk river has been filed with myads Of ducks and the
woods in several sections Of the country have been swarmng
with pigeons few days ago otter was shot in the Big
Elk creek, several miles from the tide water
NV BrRDs.--A friend who has been down 10 the Neck
since the present cold commenced has shown two birds
the sparrow kind which he took there The fields full
them, and they appear to be Of kind having much
more white ON them than have before birds Of this
kind Whether they have put in for shelter whether they
are some Of our own ncighbo do not know. They
NOT tho common snowbrd. --PhL u S. Gazette
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CoaErs.-The comet discovered by Mr.. Bosn, Of Cam
bridge, Massachusetts, the 26th umo, observed by
Lieut. MAuRr of the United States Navy, at tho Observa-
tory in Washington, the Sd instant He describes it
beautiful concentration Of whitsh light about onchird the
magnitude Of Jupiter, with biancy equal to Of the
seventh magnitude.
There now three comets simultaneously visible in the
west, and not far from each other.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-07

MARpLxHEAp FIsHERiEs.-The last Salem Gazette con-
tabular view Of the number Of vessels and their respcc
tive tonnage which sail from Marblehead In the fishing bus
ness From this appears that the whole number Of vessels
in ls45 65 their tonnage 5039 the amount Of bounty
received from Government 49, Ill 30 number Of hands
employed 463 quintals Of fish landed 40 hogheads
Of salt used about 6,500 number Of barrels Of tongues
sounds and fins about $50 number Of barrels Of oil about
525 The whole value Of this MabIehead for
the year ls45 is estimated at $126, 255 IS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-07

BEAuTIruL Locoroco DisrRrcr.--'Thc Philadelphia
Times gives sad picture Of the condition Of the district Of
Moyamensng in that county II states that has popua-
ton Of over 1900; has 10 licensed taverns and 242
GROCERIES 775 human beings that cannot read or write over
As years of agc and, during the past two years. there has
been sold in small quantities 10000 barrels Of liquor
over 1000 sober made drunksris over 900 families
ruined 900 children left destitute 100 coroners in
quests and 1000 persons by committing magistrates
prison This is truly sad picture Where are TIE mis-
sionaries p Harrisburg Telegraph
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DisrRxssrse CAsUAITr.--Thc Norfolk Beacon says
"Mrs MasoS, (wifc Of Bennett Mason, Of Fox Hill, Eli
zabcth City county) three Children and Miss Sarah Nelson
all drowned at their residence during the late gale the
tide being high to eectuauy ntcrct their egess"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-07

Gov sxrrH, Of Virginia. has respited Hunter Hill, the
murderer Of Major ssrrH until the 7h Of February ls47
and is said that the Governor has svowed his determination
prevent the execution Of the criminal durng his term Of
.crv,rc = . .s y
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RAILROADS IN NEW YORK.

The official returns Of the receipts Of the several
railroads in the State Of New York, made to the
Secretary the State, show the following results
Gross Receipts Of the Nso York Railroads ls43, 1874, and
@ N l945
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-07

large Of produce, including $500 barrels Of Hour
and 1000 bushels Of wheat destroyed by FIRE at Albany
las, Sunday night by the burning Of the building occupied by
Nottingham, Wikic & Co. produce and provision dealers
The property was fully insured.
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lovely child Of seven years. daughter Of Dr. Guss Of
Louisville, Kentucky, crushed to death New Orleans,
the 22d umo, by hogshcad Of sugar carclcsy rolled
from draw.
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THE LATE Ssow SroRN seems to have been very Sc
at Norfolk where the tide least twelve inches
higher than at any time within the last fortyve years. The
whaves completely inundated, OVERLOOKING the lower
part Of the borough The loss Of merchandise in the
houses the wharves is said to be very heavy The editor
Of the states the aggregate loss in this at S2sooo
and the sufferers he says about twenty-five in number
Many disasters to the shipping noted One ship five
briggs three barques and fourteen schooner reported
driven ashore between the mouth Of Nanscmond river and
Wlloughby's Point lgh-boat
The United States ship Pennsylvania, lying opposite the
navy yard snapped her chain cables and got ashore in
of the navy yard the gate Potomac also ashore but
both Of them have been got off,
number Of houses in Norfolk unroofed by the wind
and at Portsmouth several were totally destroyed and others
materially damaged.
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DKLAwAaE.-Thc death Of Gov. STocKroS invests Dr.
!osrrn M.ul President Of the Senate, in Office, with the
gubefnatoral powers.
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Among the innnendoes in the " Union = Of Satur-
day night which we did notchoose to notice, is one
founded upon our having quoted from another pa
per the statement of an opinion that the claim Of
England on the Northwest Coast north Of fortyhifie
degrees is better than our claim We now present
Democratic authority Tor the same opinion, to which
our attention has been requested by Democratic
Member Of Congress
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Cuh TtLk TO TAX WHoIr OF onrcos.-We endeayored
briefly to set forth the true position Of Spain and
ON 'ne oregon question: dependant the Nooka
sound convention s,pulatng for common occupancy and
ne subsequent war BY which, maintain that conven-
ol was abogaed The paftcs ~efe thus RENTED back to
snsh essinal rights whatever they were As we stated
~ bn,aIh had claimed the right OF settling and acquiring
@ eg'o both on tbs ground Of discovery and that no other
on nad gained any title III By possesslon and use Spain
almea ne sovereignty Of the ground Of discovery Bi
n subjects had in fact the Of the northern part Of
we eoy al the time Of the breaking out Of war; and have
hea ever SINCE Spain had settlement in any part
OF 'ne territory Such the condition Of things 10 which
he parties RENTED back BY the nfocation o Tho Nooa
convention We indeed astonished that neither Mr.
puonnan nor mr. Pakcnham have tho obvious and ire
ssbc consequences that follow, under the crcumstances from
the abogson Of this convention The British Minister breads
IT and will not be persuaded that the convention Is not still
IA force Mr. Buchanan urges conclusive Of our tide 10
the whole OF Oegon whereas Il really fatal that prete-
SON. and puts the right Of Great Britain all the territory
north Of 40 degrees and the Columbia river beyond the roach
OF reasonable question, far Spain snd the United States
are concerned
we have sisted the condition In which the abrogson Of
the convention ef the parties Both countries were in their
own estimation entitled to obtain the sovereignty Of the whole
Coast north Of California; Great Britain in acsual
panon as lar as there any all Of the coast above 40
degrees Her subjects in time established themselves still fur
er south, and In 1870 when Spain ceded her rights and
claims to the United States British subjects had forts and set
uemens both sides Of the Columbia river. The occups
uon and settlement adverse Spain and all the world
and must draw ac hem according the laws Of nations,
'ns sovereignty Of the country This must be her right as
but suppose Great Britain never had any right to settle
or occupy the country, that the sovereignty Of belonged L.
gma'ciy 70 Spain Mr. Buchanan contends, how does
that mend the matter Certainly, however may be IN
peace in war possession gives bclseen. the ownership
OF the cncmys country. He may abandon il voluntarily
alter peace may be stipulated in the terms Of peace
that shall be surrendered But ono preends that Great
Britain abandoned Oregon SPAIN or that the subse-
guent treaty contained any stipulation for s restoration
Considering the territory, then, ucby possesscd during
war; with the full knowledge Of Spain, and retained after the
peace without any attempt On the part Of the latter recover
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-10-27
From the New Haven (ct.) Democrat.
A PLEASANT CHANGE,

The election returns from PENNSYLVANIA and
Ohio have put our wing friends in great good hu.
NOR. They have been so melancholy for the last
two years 1t really is pleasant 10 see them cast
their weeds OF mourning away, and shorten the
longitude of their faces. Their first efforts at
laughing seem rather awkward, TO be sure the
muscles of sorrow do not readily relax and there
Is a hollow mufied ring in their audible expires
sIons OF delight that seems 10 Indicate a fear that
the causes Of m%errimenl will be short lived. But
alter all, 1t is pleasant even in this way 10 be re.
lIeved from the tedinm of their solemn and wo.
BECOME gravity. A little success docs whiqqery
a great deal OF good. and prosperity in large buses
completely lntoxicates. II requires To be treated
according to the principles Of Hahnemann, and to
nave victory dealt out TO il in infinitessimal doses.
Because an obscure federal town in Connection,
does not fall from grace" there seems. al
times TO be no limit 10 the Qualification of certain
OF lis organs. The question how North Bradford
has gone, becomes second in Importance only t,
that Of Who killed Cock Rubin 2" While call.
lug the attention of our readers To these amiable
weaknesses, we do not intend To deprive our whin
trends of their cold drops of comfort, for this
would be unkInd-it would be cruel. and if we
Know our own hearts, we would not do il for the
world.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

VNHE extraordinary improvements that have o,
Il late years taken place in the construction of
Piano Fortes. aided by the increased taste for the
accomplished and fashionable Science of Music,
among polite classes, have caused this favoritc
INSTRUMENT to become indispcnsably necessary i'm
all respectable families. In the PIANO FORfES
which has the honor Of submit in,
TO the Public, VIC trust are combined the IN, ions
qualities of power, briliiancy, sweetness aud uni.
formity of tone so requisite to make a perfect in
strument. We are enabled to warrant every In.
stru ncnt SOUND, we'll seasoned.
and of the very best materials nd superior work.
nanshiP, thus uniting superiority of quality with
durability and excellence.
ORDERS FROM III COUNTRY attended to
with the greatest punctuality, aud G. III. & Co. leg
10 assure Ladies and Gentlemen residing at a dis,
lance, that whenever they arc favored by orders.
per letter, it is no less their practice than their in.
tcrcst to send such an instruu CIT as shall bear the
str.ctcst scrutiny.
These PIANO F0RTES arc extremely handsome
and convenient instruments, possessing a iull, rich
and brilliant tone.
0J-Reco'lcct CHICKERING'S IMPROVED PI.
ANO FCRTES, to be had of HALL * Co., Nor.
1 Tx, Va. better instruments and lower price than
any other in America
They will be sold at manufactured prices and
warranted i'll every respect first rate.
We have recently received a full suop,y, and
hourly expect further additions.
Prices from $3.50 TO $500. Oct 90
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SUCCESSFUL EFFORT OF NATURE.-We YES.
.erday saw a piece of window glass. about one
'ncn IN 'eng'h and a quarter of an inch in breadth,
which had just worked it's way ont of The arm 81
Mr.. James NJ. Bsnkard, after HAVING been here
about eight years. About that time Mr.. B had
his right arm cut by being violently protruded
through a pane Of glass. The wound heale ed. but
he has always since felt some Inconvenience about
the arm. The wound was made a little abov,
The wrist, and the piece Of glass came unt Just in
The bend Of the arm, inside Of the elbow. # has
therefore been making its way for a space Of eight
years among The tendons, arteries and veins, with
out causing serious injury. The wound is now
healing, and he experiences no i'll effects from it.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-10-27

MEDICINAL USES OF WILD CHERRY
Ever since tho settlement Of America. Wild Cher
ry mas been known to possess every important me.
iicinal virtue, Eoery body knew this fact. but no
oody knew how to extract its essential properties
Every mother gives Wild Cherry tea to her chill.
drcn for worms, for colds, and for almost every
disease and adults throughout our country are in
me habit oil making a compound syrup of Wild
Cherry bark, and other ingredients, to be used in
spring as "a antidotc to complaints incident to that
changetul season. 1t is found by experiment that
the WIG CHERRY possesses even far more impor-
tant qualities than was ascribcd to it. For the first
stages oil Consumption, Asthma, no matter ho,p
long standing, Coughs, Liver Complaint, etc, il is
proved to be the best medicine known TO man. DR..
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry is a chemical ex-
tract, combined with a similar extract from Tar.
which enhances its value. Its success in curing
pulmonary disease, in almost every stage, a ftcr
our best physicians could do no more, has aston
lshed the faculty, and led Them to confess that Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry possesses a principle
heretofore unknown among medical men.
lie careful and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY Nome genuine
unless signed by i. BUTTS. Address all orders to
SETH w. OWL Boston, Mass.
G5-For particulars zee DR.. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, to be had of the gent.
Agents-Portsmouth, G. III. ITSR, Aren't.
Norfolk, NJ. A. SANTOS, and also by Druggists
generally in this State.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-10-27

Gen. WORMS Mons OF ArrAcx.-An off-
Ger IN The army, who was present at The storming
OF Monterey, says - Gen. Worth has just com
P'eted a series OF the most brilliant operations in
modern warfare, and with hot little loss He
carried four works, and Then came into The town
when every house was a ratification. He acted
thus-DlYided his force into columns, MOVING mar.
allei, and opening their way with pick axes throuob
the houses and walls. Thus when they koocked
a hole in The house they Of confse had possession
and in this way avoided The streets and the enc.
my's hre froom roofs Of houses and barbados
thrown up in every direction"
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NOTICE OFF r

Notice is hereby given. that a Petition will be
sent TO the Next Legislature Of the State of Virgin.
ia, asking for an Act of Incorporation Of the Town
OF r rtsmou and endowing 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
across the Elizabeth River, touching at some point
and passengers, the proceeds of which to be appro-
priatcd to the liquidation of the debt and taxes of
Portsmouth. Sent. 10 ISI6
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sous.
TAKE NOTICE.

WHAT the Subscriber has just received a lot of
Il DOUBLE and SINGLE G~UNS-Sinrle Guns
as low as SO 90, aud Double Guns as low as SS OOl
$50; Pistols, Shot Bags, Game Rage. Powder
Flasks, Nipple Keys, Wad Cutters. Percussion
laps IAN the dihoreut qualities. Canister Powder,
nrink,hg Cups. aud every article called for by q
sportsman. tits the determination al the Sutscri-
Der not to lie undersold, or under worked, and per-
sons may rely upon getting any article as cheap
from him as can he purchased in this section of
country. Also. all work in the Gun line will be
warranted to be done as well and us cheap, if not
cheaper, than can be done here or lscwhere; so
call at the Sign OF the Mammoth Gnp, High street,
PORTSMOUTH, Va. one door cast of the Old Dominion
Office, and get bargains, and no mi take.
All orders thankfully received, and punctually
attended To.
Sept % r. A. SPAJDJNC
n Is. Old Copper and Brass taken in exchange
Tor work, or the highest cash price paid for Il.
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THOMAS TATEM,

AT LAW,
NI1ILL pra, ticc in the Supe,ior and %Jnccr;,r
w Courts OF Princes Anne, Norfolk ami Nan
sennono counties, and of the City of Norfolk. He
County Pc, tsmoutb Anr;I ~ on
VOCAL MUSIC.-J. II. HEWITT. protcssor
' of Music, respectfully informs the ci,izcos of
Portsmouth aud its vicinity, that he will commence
a Series of Lectures on Vocal Music at Mrs. Younn,s
Portsmouth Female Seminary, az soon as a suff.
clcnt number of Fu0il shall b. obta; ned. His sys.
TEN OF Instruction is peculiar to himself alone, and
has met with extensive favor in New York, Isalti-
more and Wa Ellington.
Auo %
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~ CN III : Il UTSUdUT 10 q DCCU OF
Il Trust executed to me by John Snider. for The
day of October, 1916, and duly recorded. Will,
BE SOLD, before the Court House door of Norfolk
County, IN the town of Portsmouth, on MONDAY.
The End day OF November, all that certain lot, piece
or parcel OF LAND lying and being in the town OF
Portsmouth, County of Norfolk. situate at the
North west intersection of Green and County SITS,
and bounded as follows, to wit beginning at The
intersection OF said streets and renning East on
County street one hundred and forty five feet to
Littleton Cones line, thence South along said
Cones line one hundred and thirteen feet, thence
West one hundred and forty-fvc feet to Green ST.,
thence North and along Green street one hundred
tcnanccs. Terms cash.
Oct 22-tds
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MEDICAL NOTICE-

hOCTOR II. ". MERCER, very respect
- July offers his Professional Services to the in
h~abitants of Portsmouth and vicinity. He propos.
es no reference, save that of the experience Of an
average share of practice, attended with iatteriny
success, Tor nearly five years. Though credentials
rom INC highest authority in the land can be pro-
duced if required.
onicc and residence of High street, in The build
ing iorIneriy occupied by Doctor john p. YoUNs.
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Nh'A -AN - NAl'IH li, 81 O.OU
HOUR OF LEAVING CHANGED TO 6 A. NJ.
The quick and beautiful low pressure Steamer
Augusta, running in conncxion with tho Richmond
aud Petersburg Rail Road, leaves Wriobts wharf
Norfolk. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
AT 3 A. NJ, for the above cities and towns. Passrn,
gers b eakfast ON board the Augusta and arrive at
Port Wai'hall at half past II NJ, where trains leave
immediately for both Petersburg and Richmond.
arriving at Petersburg by half past | p. NJ, and
at Richmond about . p. M, about two hours in adj
vance of the oil James River Line, and i'm a Boat
unsurpassed IN her accommodations, and The attcu.
ton OF her officers to the comfort of her PASSENGER
tc sburg every Monday, Wednesday aud FRIDAY v.
at half past D 4. NJ, breakfast on board the Aurus.
ia, and arriving at Norfolk about half past | Po' NJ.
1T VIII be pert civch from the above, that this
comfortable and expeditions line gives to ncrsons
visiting Richmond or Petersburg on business the
opportunity of transIcting it ami returninn Inv the
boat OF next morning, 81 as to be absent from their
homes a single night only.
The Augusta Kill stop at the usual LANDINGS m
James RIVER TO take in and put out way travel, and
at any other points on the river where a siguai i,
made.
The public may rest assured that il is the deter.
mlnatlon OF the Proprictors 10 keep no this Line
permanently; an: to accommodate travellers he.
Petersburg. and the Cities of the District of Colnu,.
bia, in the best manner and at the lowest ratcs.
For further information, tickets or frci gbt onnly
To- VIZ GARNETr s. Co.
n. Is. The central position of the RS p. r.. r.
Depot IN RICHMOND, aud its toutiguity to the prin-
cipal Hotels, aud place OF starting of the Cars fro,
the North and West, aud tue Canal Packets for
Lyuchburg, adds TO the economy as we'll - H..
convcnicnccs OF this Line. OCT 2
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and make their selection, as they will go of as
speedily as the others did. Also in store a fine lot of
Silver, Shell, Buffalo and Brazilian Polka Combs.
The community generally are invited TO call and
see one OF the best and most extensive stocks of
JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLA
TED WARE, = ancy and Military floods, ever Of
Tered in the City, all of which shall he sold as low
as at any City Store. j. Nj. FREEMAN
Goa large assortment of Steel, Silver and Gold
Beads, Purse and Bag Clasps, Purse Mouu,ings,
&c, at very low prices. Oct 20
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For the New Era.
&c.

:. NEW YORK, Oct "a. 8 p. Nj.
There was a sale to day Of 1900 bales cotton
Tor shipment at an advance of ! which is an i'm
proyement since the arrival Of the Caledonia.
Flour has visibly advanced. Sales have been
effected to day as high as So l2a for prime West
ern brands. but we quote full at So. There has
but little been doing in Sou,hern 1915 was Of
Tered and refused for a lot of Georgetown and
Howard street, Sc asked hut declined.
Corn stands firm at rs cents per bushel. A
lot OF 4OOO bushels old and new, white Southern
mixed, changed hands at the above price.
There has been a rise in Navsl Stores, Turpen
being sold at that price to day. Spirits oC Tur.
Pent'ne. 400 bbls. were parted with at AZ cents
per gallon, cash.
Pork and Beef are dull. Former quotations are
maintained but nomiqal. A quantity of Mess
Beef 800 hbls. were sold at 81 rs a sS. Mess
Pork 5 or 600 bbls. at sl0.l2 a sIO.25,
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Gentlemen advertising for
wl7es in London hang oDt their dague rreotype mi
nIalores in a window Of son e fashionable shop
with this label '
Wanted-a female companion to the above.
apply personally"