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nOCT. STUSCHEFFICH,S CELE.
" BRATED MIXTURE.-The most safe

and speedy remedy ever discovered for the cure Of
the Seer ct Diseases.
In Europe this medicine has long enjoyed the
reputation OF curing all these troublesome COM
plants, subject to man. and IN this country no in
stance of it's failure has been known wherever
1T has been introduced, provided the patient strict
ly adhere to the directions given.
IL possesses however what may be Justly called a
specific power in most constitutions, especially
when administered in the early and acute form Of
the disease Ii moderatcs the iniamatory symp-
toms in a shorter time, and with more certainty
than the majority of the nauseating uostrums now
| offered to the public.
preparation, therefore like the present one and
possessing such medical properties, must. when its
virtues are found out, prove the great
sought for, and from the general success attending
Its use, must command large and extensive cir
| culation. Prepared and sold only by
Dec l9 HENRY BUFF, High street.
. ECRET DISEASES !-BUTLER'S COM
~ POUND BALSAMIC MIXTURE, pleasant
safe, and certain cure for all cases of GONORR-
HCEA 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
ter's Mixture cures where Pills. Drops, Electua
Tries, Copaiva and Nitro, and Harlem Oil will have
no effect. 1t is therefore recommended as the first
remedy to be tried in all cases. for when recent One
Bottle generally produces permanent BE care
full of counterfets. The only true Agents arc
Chas. III. Heinitsh, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos Ro.
ertson Cornick, Norfolk. Dec 30
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THE PATENT GALVANIC RINGS. &
u MAGNETIC FLUID. -This remarkahIe dis=

II 80
J. MAGNETIC FLUID.--This remarkable dis
covery has received the universal appreciation OF
the Medical Profession of Great Britain and has
been sufficiently long before theAmerican public
TO give fair trial of its power and efficacy The
PATENT GALVAN1C RINGS ave been found to
answer all the purposes for which ordinary Galvan-
ic Battery or Electric and Magnetic Machines are
used, but are without any of the injurious Shoe ks
which accompany the applications by those instru-
Rents, and In many other respects are more SAFE
and CERTAIN in accomplishing the desired object
The Galyanic Rings have been used with perfect
success IN all cases of Rheumatism acute or chron-
nc, applying to the head, face or limbs Govt Tic
Ooioreux, Toothache, Bronchitis, Vertigo, Nervous
or Sick Headache, Indigestion, Paralysis, Palsy
Epilepsy, Fits, Cramp, Palpitation of the Heart
Apopiexy, Stiffness of Joints, Lumbago, Neuralgia
General Debility, Deficiency of Nervous Energy
and all Nervous Disorders. In cases of confirmed
Dyspepsia they have been successful. Their extra.
ordinary effects upon the system must be witnessed
to be believed; and certain PREVENTIVE for
mended. The Galvanc Rings are in every way
perfectly harmless. and sold ut prices to be
within the reach of all. CRIsTIE's Nj. 5NETIc Fun
is used in connection with the Rings, to render
their efficient action certain and to direct the Gal
vanic nusnce to the particular poi ions which are
affected.
For numerous certificates Of the highest cbarac
ter regarding the efficacy of the GaIvanic Rings
and Magnetic Fluid, reference is made to former
advertisements, or they may be seen at the Office
Only Agency in New. York, 81 Fulton street, (Sun
Buicing)
To guard against fraud, DR.. CRIsrIE appoints
but one Agency in each of the Cities of the United
states The only Agency for the City of Norfolk
10 NJ. A. SANTOS, for Portsmouth, Va, CHAS II
HEINITSH, Agent.
o. Please call and get u pamphlet gratis.
Aug 20
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HORSES! HORSES!!
~ YODER'S CELEBRATED HORSE

~ YoDER'S CELEBRATED HORSE
rr1v--FIS LINIMENT.-1 his Preparation has
9ylg&AkS given general satisfaction for more
TX 1J than forty years. 1t is we'll known
ean<s9assa2kesand extensively used by the old Ger
man Horse Farmers throughout the United States
is used in some of the most troublesome diseases
with which the HORSE is affected ]; such as SPAWN
and Ringbone, Old Strains, Swellings, Stiffness of
the Joints Calls produced by the Collar or Saddle
Strains of the Shoulders, Strains of the Stiffie,
Strains of the Hvugh, Strains of the Whirlbone,
Strains OF the Knee Strains of the Fetlock Strains
of the Pascrn and Coffin Joints. II very soon
cures old or fresh Wounds, Cuts, Bruses, &C., and
gives instant relief in the Scratches.
This Eminent is highly recommended to Far.
riers, Keepers of Livery Stables, Wagoners, Stage
Contractors, and private Gentlemen owning Horses
as an invaluable remedy, and should be constantly
kept in their Stables.
The Genuine for sale at the Drug Stores of c.
IL. HElNITSH. Agent, Portsmouth; M. A. SAN
Tos. ROBERTSON & CoRSIcK, Norfolk and GAY
NOR & WOOD, Richmond. April l6
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ROOOKS! BOOKS!!-All the valuable Sci
~ entihc Books, either hand, or supplied [
short notice. and at Northern prices. Enquire at
'he New BOOK Store. n. b. WEBSTER.
June4
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THE WRITTEN SIGNATURE
I'VE OnIu Snferuard npn,nst Cnunte.C.iI.

The public attention is invited, and particularly
referred to the advertisement setting forth the new
style of labelling. and the putting up of DR.. Beck
,r,ths Anft. Dyspeptic Dinner Pills. Also to that
OF n Dyotfs Approved Ani- Bilious Pills; both
OF which it may be seen, protrac.ed from be.
ing counterfeited, by the only safeguard to be de-
pended upon. the WRITTEN SIGNATURES of
OF the propretors the label of each box of pills
All others. which may be offered for sale by un-
princiPled persons, are surely Base Counterfeits,
and will be rejected as such. The pills that were
In the hands of persons who purchased the genuine
have all been exchanged for such as have the Writ
ten Signature of the proprietor.
The sole agency for the sale OF Beck,piih's Anti-
Dyspeptic and Dyops Anfi- Bilious Pills, is vested
In the hands of It. w. DyoTr & Sons, of the Co.
lumbar College, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia, who will execute any orders for the
Druggists, and all Wholesale Dealers, who wish
to be furnished with the genuine pills. will be sup.
above. Fr's 80
Also, for sale by CHARLES H. HEINITsH,
Agent, and !. c. SCHOOLFIELD & CO., Ports.
mouth, NJ A: Santos, King & Toy, B. Emerson,
Robertson Cornick, w. Fl. Broughton, Norfolk,
and by Druggists generally throughout the United
States Nav is
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NOW in course of Publication by Harper s.
~ Brothers, The PICTORIAL HISTORY OF
ENGLAND, being the History of the People, as
well as a History of the Kingdom, down to the
reign OF George HI,-.profusely illustrated with
many hundred engravings on wood, of Monumen-
tai Records, Coins, Civil and Military Costume,
Domestic Buildings, Furniture, and Ornaments,
Cathedrals and other great works of Architecture;
sports and other illustration of manners; Me-
chanical Inventions Portraits of Eminent Persons
and remarkable Historical Scenes
TO be completed in about forty numbers. Three
% cents each. Subscriptions received by
May 70 w. III. III. HODGES & co.
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INFANT BAPTISM tested by scrip,ure and
Il History the infants claim to Churcbmeno.
bership defended and established on testimony scrin
tufal and historical, by William Hodges A. MI
Rector of Bruton Parish Williamsburg, va. A
few copies for sale by
Now With HODGES 4 co.
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ID Il M f M ER!-THE COLUMBIAN COL
AZ LEGE, under the direct supervision of Dr. #
W Dyott Sons, No. 1872 North Second street.
Philadelphia; is the only establishment to be de.
pended on for procuring every description of Cen
uine Popular Medicines in their most pure state
No counterfeit or sophisticated preparations being
kept for sae, at this establishment purchasers will
run no risk of being imposed on with trash
gG- Wholesale Dealers supplied on liberal terms
For more particulars read the " Oracle of
HEALTH. Nav IA
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lett home, a peaceful home,
With every comfort stored,
Thinking no troubles e'er would come
If but went to board o."
BOARDING OUT; Tale of Domestic Lie,
- by the author of Keeping House and House
Rchelieu; Tale of France, by G. p. r. James
No. IL illustrated Jew. The above Just received
by WI II. HODGES B. CO
Nav % - -
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sEfRESH TEAS.-Just received large assort-
Il ment of the different kinds of TEAS from the
celebrated Canton Tea Company of New York
These Teas are said to be far superior to any vet
offered to the public For sale at the Drug Store.
Sign Of the Big Mortar. G. II. HEJNIJSH,
a. Aprb Agent.
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ITO THE LADIES.--NYMPHS SOAP, for soft
Il ening and preserving the Skin from choppng
It's constant use will change the most bilious com
plcxion into one OF radent Wilderness; while ON
the neck, hands and arms, it bestows delicacy
and fairness which it's continued use will hap
PLY protect, with every appearance of youthful
charm, to the most advanced period of life The
genuine sold at the Drug Store, High street Sign
of the Big Mortar. CHAS. III. HEINITSH
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IST OF NEW MUSIC Just rec eyed al
~ w. H. III. HODGES s. CO.'S Book, Music and
Variety Store. -
The Hearts First Dream Of Love
They Little Know the Charms
We are BELOVED Again
The Little Star
Blue Eyes
Speak gently
Thou art Lovelier
Governor Aiken's March
Oleander Waltz
To Win the Love OF Thee
In Childhood's Calm and Sinlcas Bloom
We Met by Chance
Poetry-Thc Portrait
Athletic Waltz
The Isle of Founts Nav e6
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ARPER'S SPLENDID ILLUMIN A
- TED BIBLE COMPLETE.-No 81, which is
the last OF this splendid book has been received
subscribers will do us great favor by calling for
them. VI
Our arrangements are such that we can have
TINS book bound in any style desired. specimen
copy n be seen at our Store
May % WI H. HODGES & co
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"A ceived fresh and full supply of Pure Bleached
WINTER SPERM OIL. This is a very superior
Oil it burns free and clear and will stand the cold
est weather.
Also an excellent article of Lard Oil and Night
Idpers For sale at the Drug Store, High ST., Sign
of the Big Mortar.
Dec IL CHAS. II. HEINTISU, Agent
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LEGAL NOTICES.

Al a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
r. held for Nor folk County. the 9th day of April,
Arthur Warden, who sues as w ell for himself aso
on behalf of all other creditors, who may
choose to make themselves parties to this SUIT
on the usual terms. Plaintiffs. =
Bartlett b. Munden, Administrator of Andre 2
Baftee. deceased, Betsey Bar tee the widow, >
Thomas Bartee, Susan Bartee, Jesse Taylor 7 4
and Catharnc his wife, Robert Bartee John Q
Bartee, Rebecca Bartcc, Thcophilus Bartee, 3
Edward Manning and Canning Manning q
the last six infants, by John r. Kilby, who :
has been .S appointed guardian ad htem to de-
VNHE Bill in this cause having been filed and the
the subpoena served on the defendants, r.. Is.
munden, Administrator of Andre Bartee, Bctscy
Bartee, Thomas Bartce, Sasan Bartee, and Jesse
Taylor and Catbarinc his wife, more than two
months, and they still failing to appear and an
swer,-On motion Of the plaintiff by Counsel his
Bill is taken for confessed against these defend
ants. And thereupon, the cause came on to be
heard on the Bill, answer of the infant defendants
general replications and exhibits, and was argued
~ Counsei. Tn consideration whereof, the Court
doth aoJudge, order and decree, that Commits
siones of this Court
:, LIST. Settle an account of the Administration of
the defendant, b. b. Munden, on the estate of An
ORE bartes, deceased,-in doing which he will spe-
city the debts paid off which bound the heirs of the
said Bartee, and make statement shelving their l..
mount.
End He will ascertain the amount due to the
plalnt, and to all other creditors of the estate of
Andre Bartee, deceased, who may choose tie ap.
pear efore him upon the usual terms and prove
them. The nature of all the claims whether bind
ing the real estate or not, he will specify
3D. He will ascertain what real estate the said
Andre Bartee died seized or possessed Of in
whose possession 1t now is, and its fec simple and
with such matters as he may deem Lertinent to be
specially stated, or which either of the parties may
require to be so stated.
Copy-Teste:
VIM l. Rowland n n
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At a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
~ held for Norfolk County, the 9th day of April,
Jethro A. Jenkins who sues as we'll for himself)
as on behalf of all other creditors of Benia-
MN Goodwin, deceased who may choose to -
Ucone IN on the usual terms and prove their z
CLAIMS. Plaintiff. @
Against &c
VIM. Tatem, Sheriff of Norfolk County, and ?.
committee of the estate of Benjamin Goodwin z
deceased, Elizabeth Goodwin (widow,) and q
Lavinia, Benjamin, Stephen and Samuel God 2
win, infants, by John X. Kilby. w no has been *
appointed guardian nd litem, TO defend them
in this euit. Defendant.
THE Bill in this cause having been filed. and
n the subpoena executed on the defendant, VIM.
Tatem, Sheriff of Norfolk County and committee
OF the estate of Benjamin Goodwin, deceased, and
Ei,1abstn Goodwin, more than two months, and they
ibe S,ng to appear and d.; On motion Of
iessed as to these defendants And thereupon, the
cause came on to be heard the Bill, answ ers of
i hs inia and general replication and
ton whereof, the Court doth adjudge, order and
decree, that Commissioners of this Court perform
the following duties, to wit:
lst That he ascertain the amount due by the es
tate OF Benjamin Goodwin, deceased to the plaintiff
and to all other creditors who may appear before
The nature of the said claims, whether binding the
heirs or not, he will state.
End. He will settle account of the Admins
tratlon OF the defendant, VIM. Tatcm, Sheriff, of
the estate of Benjamin Goodwin, deceased, in doing
which he will specify the claims if any paid off
which bound the heirs of the said Goodwin, and will
make a statement showing the amount.
Sd. He will ascertain what real estate the said
Benjamin Goodwin died seized and possessed Of in
whose hands it is, and its annual ami fee simple
quate to discharge the debts of the testaor, the
Commissioner will ascertain the most convenient
and suitable mode of raising the amount binding
the real estate of the testator. All which he viii
report to Court, with such matters Us he may deem
pertinent to be specially stated, or which either
party may require to be so stated.
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J. M. FREEMAN. Norfolk.

CLOCKS.-We have just received a few beau
~ tifnl Brass, Spring CLOCKS, in Rosewood and
Hack Walnut Frames, which we are selling aston,
Ishingly cheap. w. H. ii. HODGES s CO.
March
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- Pursuant to the above decree, have appointed
the execution of the orders therein to me directed
And shall continue the same, from, day to day, un.
I'll completed All persons therein interested will
attend at my Office, on that day, between the hours
of A. Nj. and P. M, with their testimony and
exhibits. JAS. G.. HOLIDAY,
Commissioner in Chanccry.
Commissioners Office, }
Portsmouth, May 10, 1916. Nav al-r4t
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SCHOOL BOOKS.-All the popular school,
~ BOOKS for sale by N b. WEBSTER
AT the New Book Store, Portsmouth, Va.
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VIM. J. ROWLAND, d. c

Pursuant to the above decree, have appointed
mence the execution of the orders therein to me d
rected and shall continue the same from day to
day, until completed. All persons therein inter
ested will attend at my Office on that day between
the hours of 8 A. M. and p. NJ, with their testi
mony and exhibits. JAS. G.. HOLIDAY.
Commissioner in Chancery
Commissioners Office,
Portsmouth, May 10, 1916. May2l-r4t
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WHITE BONNET GLUE.-We have lust
w received a superior article of WHITE GLUE,
and are anxious TO call the attention of Mantua-
Makers and others 10 the For SALE at the
Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar.
April % CHAS. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
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CtIDER.-A superior article of NEWARK CT
~ DER can be had by the retail at
l.. X. THOMAS,
March S West side Market Square
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NEWS! NEwS!!--W have lust received
~ another assortment Of those beautiful FIRE
SCREENS. Call soon and make your selection,
as they arc selling rapidly. Remember we arc
selling the same Screens which usually sell at TX
cents for so cents only.
May % W. H. H. HODGES q 70
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LNRESH ARRIVALS OF TOBACCO
H. 500 butts and boxes of various we'll known
brands Of Pound Lump Honey Dew Tobacco, re-
ceived within the last ten days, and for sale on
pleasing terms by j. WILLS.
: March 81
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ENHESH FLOWER AND GARDEN SEEDS
varieties Of FLOWER SEEDS. Also, another fresh
supply of GARDEN SEEDS. These Seeds are dc
cdediy superior to any raised in the United States
High street CHAS. II. HEINITSH
FEB IL Agent.
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SUNDRIES.l5 bags Rio Coffee, S bags La
~ guira Coffee,
hhds N. o. Sugar,
20 bbls Flour, Superfine and Family,
Is boxes Candles, 10 boxes Tobacco,
do Pipes, 5 boxes Ground Pepper,
casks cheese, Mustard. Sweet Soap, Choco-
late, Brooms, Buckets, Wrapping Paper, Loaf su-
gar Starch &C., in Store and for sale on accommo.
dating terms by l.. K THOMAS.
Wcat sir Ma cr,
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NEW g. FASHION

ABLE GOODS.-I have Just
returned with a new and spIen.
did assortment of Gold, Silver
Lcpine, Lever, and Verge
Watches, Gold Guards, "a largo
lot Of Breast Pins, an unusual
large stock, Gold Fob and Vest
Chaiua Gold Tockots kIadal!
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OUR NAVY YARD

When We look back only very few short
months, and compare the condition of our Nayy
YARD now, WIN what II was then, our very soul is
exalted with ihanknlness. Then idleness oloou
and dependency hong upon every brow; now all
is activity, cheeruIness and hope--then the long
grass seemed to wave at The immediate main
entrance as the mourniul trappings of wo for de
parted prosperity, and the pools Of standing water
that saluled the unwary footsteps, were like so
many reservoirs of tears, which had been shed
for the loss of the joys of other days now, the
scene is changed-th face Of the Yard has as
sumed another aspect--tbe unsghlly hillocks of
earth have been levelIed down, and the redundant
matter has filled up the lille hollnws, and the
coup d'GH in that portion Of the Yard, which
first meets the eye Of the visiter, is pleasant in
deed.
We have not yet seen the Report of the Sec
rotary of the Navy, and cannot, therefore. know
whether he has asked for any thing for the i'm
provement Of this Yard-if he has. we would
urge our immediate Representative, Mr.. Akin
son. and our other friends in Congress, to urue !,
Up TO consummaiion-an if ii has been overlook
ed by the Secretary, in the multiplicity Of his
business. we would earnestly press those gentle
men TO bring in a special bill making an appro
priation Of some fifty or seventy five thousand
dollars, to be expended under the direction Of our
present prudent, tasty and excellent Commodore.
assuring them, as an inducement 10 do go. that
they will thereby save to The Government some
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or more.
which will. otherwise, he wholly lost.
We have 80 frequently felt it our painful dutv
to speak in terms Of apprehension Of men ard
things connected with our Navy, and especisIIv
with this Yard, that we cannot let the preseo,
opportunity pass Of hearing our testimony 10 tho
high character which the present Commodore of
The Yard, CHARLES w. SKINNER, Esq, has
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GENERAL, MATTERS

We find our local matters pressing so closely
upon us, that we have been compelled to postpone
other subjects, in order To enable us To make \
clean table. We shall in good time take up all
those matters of public interest, which are now
being generated in the National and State retorts.
By the by, do not readers, we mean the Bor-
rO,cerS and non paying subscribers, feel ashamed
when they take up our . valuable and interesting
sheet, and recnllect that they do not help us put
II in a more decent dress? You have all got
plenty of business now, come up to the Printer
and give him lift. Pay up! COMPLEMENTARY
up! We cannot wait much longer. Is that
plain talking2
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OUR RAIL. ROAD

At the Town Meeting held on Friday evening,
the 3Oth Of October. to consider the best means to
he adopted for the interests of the Town, and the
revival of the Rail Road, the following Resolu
tons among others, were adopted
LIST Resolution, That a COMMITTEES he an
pointed to draft memorial TO the Legislature If
Virginia, praying for the Town of Portsmouth.
continuation Of the lease Of the Sea Board and
Roanoke Rail Road, with The privilege of be
coming the purchasers Of the same al fair vaIua
ton Committee. S. M. Wilson, VIM. I. Cooke.
j. n. ScbLohed, A. f. Cunningham, and Arthur
Emmerson.
"2d Resolution. That Committee of Seven
be appointed to aid our Delegates in placing the
matter fully bet'Te the Legislature of Virginia
Committee, j. M. Binford, ID Griffith, J. Nash
w. Waits, j. w. Collins. S. Nj. " Ilson, and s.
Cowley"
What have these Committees done to promote
the objects Of The meeting Why have the les
PectIve Charmen not called their Committees TO-
geheT? We are one of those Committees, vet
have never been notified that any action has
been taken by that Committee We make these
inquiries, because understand that Memorial
is circulating for signatures in relation to the Rail
Road, which has been sludiousiy kept from u.s.
Wo caution fellow citizens to beware that
they do not fall into ,rap-let them examine
well the purpnrl Of That Newfoundland see if The
names Of the Committee, on whom the dutv Of
preparing ii was devolved by the meeting. are at
tached there. We like not this double deaIino in
the dark. Who did prepare the Memoral2 and
why was il not submitted to the whole Commit
tee? Let there be no trickery pracrsed in this
matter. where all are deeply interested