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From the Southern Standard.
CAPTAIN HOSKEN AND THE GREAT
BRITAIN.

We were moved at first, by feeling Of com
passion, To make a stand in favor Of Capt Hoske en-
who we thought had fallen victim TO misfortune
rather Than 10 any caTelessness OF want Of sea
manship. But since have read the communi.
cation from the London Correspondent of The
Journal Of Commerce, we give our friend. the
Captain, up entirely, and can come To but one
conclusion, that the loss Of The noble sleame,
and the Imminent peril Of 300 human lives was
another 0f the lmplUus FRANKS OF that vile scamp
John Barteyeorn. The Board IF Directors ha We
made report, in which they acquit Capt. Hos
ken Of blame, and attribute the misfortune to de.
feciive charts hut unfortunately for him. tbi,
has only had the effect 10 open upon him the fire.
OF the British press, an engine much too powerful
To be resisted by any while washing Board Of Di
reciOrs. We make the following extracts from
the journals correspondence
" The decree is irTevocable-priyate interest
and power may snstain Capt. HOsken, but public
opinion will never sanction the proceeding. or
tolerate re appulntment,--at least, if am to
Judge Of the prevailing opinion.
" he Times Of the 26ib ult. says - At half
past D. he sees the Isle Of Man, which, Of course
he must be looking DOT fpr, and though he could
not decidedly say what part Of The Island exactly,
or how tar off,, yet, considering his course, it
seems dlhlculi to imagine that he cOnld not have
gwen pretty shrewd conjecture each Of these
pOInis. Here he is, however, at half past s., with
me Isle Of Man at his right hand ADD speed Of
III miles an hour on his vessel. The weather
then gets very thick and dirty and be can see
no more. Al 7 o'clock, he remarks TO his officers
that they must be we'll up with the Calf Of Man.
a conclusion mol Unreasonable, remembering where
he had been at half past S. At 8 O'Clock, bu, no,
before. he gives orders to alter the course TO North
by East, which is done accordingly. A quarter
Of an hour afterwards, as he is standing by the
wheel, there is a light reported on the lafboard
bow, which soon shows itself 10 be a revolving
light, and which he at once assumes is the Cali
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ACT OF INCORPORATION

We regret to see the Norfolk Herald has again
lent It's columns TO the enemies of the Town TO
nisrepresent the objects " hich our citizens have
IN view, IN seeking an extension of our corporate
limits. From the very liberal support which that
paper receives in this Town, we should think il
but fair (f the editor felt bound to give place to
his correspondence in order to neutralize their
false statements and misrepresentation, to at
least, give the facts.
A writer who uses the signature of :. One of
You" has sounded the alarm to the People Of lie
County, as if those who were in favor of Incorpora
ton were about TO commit robbery. Now it is
well known that the principal object had by thuse
who seek an extension of corporate powers. is to
secure responsible elective Magisracy--a direct
representation in the Legislature. and a reduction
Of the burihens of taxation They are well sat.
isficd with fair division of the Revenues of the
Ferry, and only seek the power to enforce such a
division; and with the right and justice Of these
things on their side they will, no doubt, be sue
cessful before the Legislature.
But who is this I" One of You" who has taken
up the pen against the Town of Portsmouth Is
he one of the self created Board Of County Mag
Istrates, whose office and honor for life-and
when he can no longer enjoy them, can have Them
transmitted to one of " the same kidney % l.
he one of that favored squad, who. although the
law and the Constitution forbids him to receive
any emolument or gratuity by virtue of his office
of Magistrate has yet appropriated the right OF
free passage over that very Ferry, which he is 81
fearful will be broke dotCn, while the people Of
both Town and County are heavily taxed 10 keeT
il up? If he is, let him come out under his own
proper name, and we shall then be able TO ludqe
Of his sincerity ard truth
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THE. MEXICAN PRESS.

Frequent inquiries are made relative 10 the tone
of the Mexican Press towards this country, and
what are the divisions among themselves and their
probable result. The Press 10 Mexico takes lis
tone from eaders-it has none Of Is own excel no
on local affairs. Men in power control The Press
and imprson the editor for any nauihorised free
dom OF opinion on public affairs. Generally speak
ing the Press in Mexico is ably conducted the
language itself is smooth, expressive and harmo-
NOUS, and capable of being used with great force
and energy. Parties greatly divided in that
country; they are violently embittered against
each other, bat all in favor of prosecuting the
war against us with undiminished violence Nei-
lher side advocates peace, though both desire il ;
for If one side urges rational and pacific measures
the other charges IL with tTaiurous designs to
wards the cnlntTy. The issue therefore is this
Santa Anna finding local divisions and violence OF
par lrrec"nclleable. aware that he himself is the
object of great dIstrust, will have himself invited
TO become Dictator the moment he secnre The
hdelty OF an army strong enough TO maintain bis
positiun.-.N T. Sun
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EXPEDITION. SC.

To W. Il. Robinson, Esq,
Dear Sir We received your Buffalo Morn-
ing Express, dated 24rh October, by yesterdays
mail. having been some forty days in reaching
this locality We like to be particular in ac
know!edging the favurs of our friends, and if this
is as rapidly transmitted to you we NAV expect
to hear of you again some time next spring. We
should like To receive your exchange" very
well. and shall hold ourselves in readiness for that
comiiy-albeii, you are wig to The core You
present handsome and clear appearance, and
exhibit go"d share of spiril-we wish YOU were
different from what you are in principle-but the
scales have sealed your eyes To the truth and Won
are, perhaps. more To be piied than blamed -
Stick up Ia what you have said in this paragrapb
send on your paper and we will in due time
break lance with yuu across the continent
In his Introductory, Mr.. Robinson, who is favor
ably known To the whig party as the Richie
leu of the New York Tribune, lays down The
following rule for his guidance with his cotep-
pnrares -
" While shall endeayor Ia defend WHO min
cpes. | shall never forget what is due To Ihose
who differ from me. | shall try 10 defend the
truth, earnestly, yet in such way as to keen
courtesy always in sight. Nothing -nothine shall
tempt me, while occupying the editorial chair. TO
indulge IN personal recrimina tons | have The
pleasure of heing on intimate terms with many
editors of different politics, whom | shall ALWAYS
esteem While shall endeavor to hold the men
for The defence of truth shall have heart warm
for the offices of friendship
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triumphs Of our bre,hren2 Shall all the honor
and all the praise he awarded tn others. While
we, ingor'ous'y, refuse To participate with them
Mr. Editor, il must no, he Let active measures
DO Immediately adopted for raising a Company
from Portsmouth and it's vicinity, and let no, the
Stigma res, upon us Of having held back in this
glorious cause
w hen our homes were threatened with demo.
'i''"n. during The last war. by foreign E,e, our
citizens with spirit and determination uobly raj
lied aud bravciy repnlsed the enemy, Are there
not those who will no,c give themselves for a
season To their coun,ry2 I, is a privilege which
all should appreciate, AN honor which will. I
trust, be fully embraced. PORTSMOUTH.
Dec. a. 1896
The Herald, Beacon, and Courier W i'll please
copy /
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OUR MILITARY SPIRIT.

We cannot, and we will not, hold our silence
any longer. The apparent apathy with which
our citizens have been bound, while Richmond
Petersburg. &c., have nobly responded to The call
Of their country, has been but apparent We
have, by request, said nothing, because rhosc On
gagged in getting up the Company wished to sur
prise fellow citizens. Already many Of our
best citizens have enrolled their LANES, and the
Roll is rapidly filling up. There, the secret is
out, and now we hope it will not he many DAYS
before our friends will be enabled to take the field.
We have only 10 advise our Town Authorities.
and our Ladies to take pattern by those Of the
" Cockade Town." and provide for our gallant
sons who stand forward in the hour Of peril, TO
defend the honor of their country. Our CORES
pondent will find he was not mistaken in the es
innate Of his fellow citizens
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THE WEEKLY UNION.

We have received the FIRST, or sample number.
OF this beautiful weekly newspaper. from the
press of Messrs. Richie Il Heiss 1t is every
thing promised in the Prospectus. and all that
can be expected from the press. II is composed
'"f eight large pages, or just double the size of
this paper. 1t is beautifully gotten up. and ex-
tremely well printed on entire new type. The
advantage which daily press in Washington
has is fully exhibited in this sheet and we would
advise all those who desire currect, full account
current OF The news from the seat of government
to send on 50. and subscribe at once. We sub
join their prospectus
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GEN. SCOTT.

Referring To the rumors Of his distinguished
8 hasiy plate of SOUP" the Union of Wednesday
evening remarks follows. We consider the
fact now settled, that Scott is destined to take
the command of the Army in Mexico, and can
only express our regret that Gen Taylor should
be superseded by snch man
The New York papers state that Gen Scott
embarked from that place on Monday last in the
packet ship Uniun for New Orleans and the re-
port is rife that he is on his way To the army
We presume that such is the fact We observe
that sumo speculaiions have already been formed
in the newspapers about his movements the pIan
Of his campaign, Sc. &C.. which are probably
without any foundation. But time will test Their
truth ~
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For the New Era .

Mr.. Editor The call made by the Govern.
ment Of the United States, upon Virginia for
Volunteers has been nobly responded to by Rich
mond, Petersburg, &c, and already have com
panies been organized in those places, which, have
reported themselves to The Governor for service.
To the lover Of our country, what sight is more
cheering than to see the youth Of our land thus
willingly offering themselves as champions OF tina,
CounIry's honOr2 In the days Of yOre, our good
old Commonwealth stood proudly forth, pre- emf.
nenl for its chivsry and alacrty, in obedience to
every call made upon it. Shall the garlands
which our ancestors won by their heroism and
gallanlTy he suffered to wither and fade, and the
char let which crowned her be transferred TO an.
other brow Z Forbid IL, patriotism! That spirit
of devotion to or land, In some PORTIONS of the
State, al least, is not extinct there are those
who are still willing, ready, ay, ANXIOUS, to
enlist beneath the Star Spsnged Banner. and
and uphold the glory Of OR Union. and the pride
Of our mother State. Will Portsmouth be back
ward 2 Will our Town send forth none to repre-
sent her on the plains Of Mexico, and share the
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THE DINNER FEDS

The Brooklyn Eagle remarks on the eating
habits Of " Black Dan -
" Soon MIR. Webster is to eat another good
dinner with his Philadelphia friends, and make
speech against the administration and popular
government He is confessedly both a great
speech maker and great eater He eats chow
der with great guslo, and roast beef like real
john Boil. Nor are his repasts confined to pre-
pared dishes; for If a Kentucky Clay wing paper
is To be credited, he came nigh eating up lire
person who visited his office. Neither has the
gentleman's eating been confined TO flesh and
fish, for he sometimes eats his own words, as
when I've said that il the disputed land was not
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d" PRAISE UNDESERVED is SATIRE IN
DISGUISE

The PhiadelPhians have been feeding the
a." GOGIke" Dan. To toll him out thew threw
the following bait which he bit at, and delighted
some 800 Ladies with speech, who were adj
mitted TO the galleries to witness the show of
/" feeding the animals" We understand that he
was very sarcastic on Mr.. Polk, because that
gentleman permitted the Senate to have a hand
in the Oregon treaty, and also blamed the adj
ninisiralion for the Mexican war
e" Daniel Wcbster faithful representa-
tive, the able negoiiator, the fearless statesman
The eloquent defender Of the Constitution his
patriotic services demand our gratitude his IN
furnished honor is the nations property"
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OLD IRONSIDES.

Commodore Stewar, arrived in this city last
night from Philadelphia, says the Baltimore Argus
OF Thursday, stopped at the Exchange Hotel and
proceeded this morning TO Washington. 1t is CON
jeciured that he will go out in the Ohio, to take
command of the u S. Squadron in the Gulf
The Old Hero was in fine spirits, and looked as
though he was able as his juniors to- yet,
Brave the battle and the breeze"
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THE BRIG PERRY.

This vessel. which we have been looking Tor
Tor several days 10 arrive at this port. has see
ny the correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun. got
into Philadelphia. She reached there on Tues
Gay last. under jury masis, being eighteen days
from Key West. She was, it will he remember
ed, driven on shore and dsmasted, off Key West,
during the gale Of the ! lih of October, which
nearly destroyed that place. She is to he repair
ed, and put in sailing trim with all despatch
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MANSION House., BROOKLYN, J
Nov. 25th. 1916. (

GENTLEMEN have Your esteemed favor of
this day, and thank you for the kind expressions
therein contained. To me it is SOURCE of much
qualification To learn that my official conduct has
met Your appreciation. The promptness with
which each has performed his duty has aided me
greatly In the performance of mine. The kind
and gen'lemanly conduct of all UPWARDS me has
been source of much pleasure. The harmony
that has prevailed since have been acting to
gether, VIII lung be remembered by me. and
stall look back with pleasure to the Brooklyn
Yard. with my best wishes for your continued
health and prosperity. bid you an afectionale
Farewell.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your friend, and oh'i servant,
FRANCIS GRICE
10 Messrs. John Weeks, Isaac Denike. Joseph
Slmmons and others, Master Workmen, w. S.
Navy Yard. Brooklyn
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OUT OF ORDER AGAIN.

II is thought that the Cambria has arrived at
Boston. as she is now fully due. What gives
strength to the impression, is the fact that the
wires of the Telegraph again broken. which
always happens just in time To prevent the news
from reaching the people before the spectators
have had chance To pluck them
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INFAMOUS SENTIMENTS,

The last Greensborough Patriot teens with the
most Infamous sentiments in regard to the ex-
listing war with Mexico. Thaipap not only pro
nounces the war" uarighteous, % but calls upon the
"WhigS of North Carolina' to pause" befIre they
enter the Regiment to be made up in this State
II says, as The Fpderalists of 1912 did, This
IS the Presidents ,cdr-not The Peoples ,rar''--
and II asks If the President ''expects American
citizens to put themselves at his disposal to he
sent into foreign Government, there 10 encounter
heat, hunger and disease, and death in all its
hideoms forms, until eight millions of people shall
yield! That paper-and, be it remembered
it is leading" Whig" paper-concludes its TRADE
of treason as follows:
&c CiHsens: Rashness is not Patriotism-th
fear Of The charge Of co,oardice is not bravery
sustaining your President right or ,crong is
not prudence-to abandon your riues and chiL
dren during The ,oar'' is not nfection--to de-
sire to kill a distant people ,oho are fighting for
ther country. their homes, and their Gresdes,
IS UnchriStian"
" BEWARE, THAT THE wIcKEDNEss OF THE
RULERS DOES NOT FALL UPON THE PEoPLE!"
We denonnce the above sentiments as mean
co'onrdiy, unpatriOtic, and reasonable !; and if
there be single man in North Carolina who sane
lions them, we call upon hlm to stand forth, until
the gaze ofan indignant people shall burn into
his base and failhess SOUL
The traiIorous sentiments of the Greensboro
Patriot, from The last North Carolina Standard
and we believe there is not a press in Virginia
but " hat will den0unce the anathema aoainst all
who, under our existing relations with Mexico,
can give utlerance TO such impatriotc, reasonable
advice. Thank God, whatever feeling our whiq
opponents In Virginia, may entertain against the
administration, they are. To man. ready To main.
tain the honor of The nation and we sincerely
believe. that the editor Of the Patriot is the only
man in the good " Old North State" who would
venture thus to follow the reasonable conrse OF
the Hartford Conyenlionists Of the last war.
Honest John Davis, of Massachusetts, can
now hold up his head--be has al last found his
equal, in infamy, in another conductor of the press
| in North Carolila. Oh! shame where is thy
blush 7-.NcC Era.
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Majority against the Federalists, o7OC
Rather cold comfort for the Mexican party.
FIGS.

The Florida Planters are determined 10 take
advantage Of their fruitful soil and fine climate,
and cultivate the Fig Tree. Virginia will do the
same, and having pine trees in abundance. the
wood for drums can be cheaply cut by machinery
During 1915, not less than 100000 lbs. of 6gs
were imported at an expense Of gil 900, a LARGE
sum to add to our agricultural wealth
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GEN. VEGA,

who was taken prisoner by Capt May, at the
battle Of .Resaca de la Palma. and since exchang
ed for Commander Carpenter Of the TIuxton, has
sailed for Havana
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Navy YARD. BsooxLYs, NV. 25, 1876.

SIR The undersigned. Master Mechanics.
employed IN this Yard, under your immediate
control, are DESTROYS of tcsiifying to you their
esteem and respect for the able manner in which
you have conducted the operations entrusted to
you while attached to this station The urbane
and gen'lemanlv consideration. which has guided
yon in your official intercourse with us, will
ever be remembered with grateful and pleasing
reflection.
II is with unfegned pleasure we learn that you
have been called to the head of that department
ct the Navy, in which you have lung held a dis
iinguished position; and on assuming the duties
OF your appointment Chief Naval Constructor
you have our sincere congratulations, and best
wishes Cor your success
Ia conclusion. we beg leave to tender our ac-
acknowledgements fur your courtesy and puliteness
during our official connection. with our earnes,
wishes for ycur public and private welfare, health
and happiness
Very respectfully and truly.
Your friends and obi wants,
j. Nj. WEEKS. Foreman.
ISAAC DrNiKE, Master Sparmaker.
JOSEPH SIMMONS, Inspector.
SAMUEL w. SALE, Master Plumber.
DANIEL LADp, Master Smith
VIM WEBB, Master Caulker
StMEoN CoAPMAN, Master Dock Builder
p. McMANus, Master Block Maker
PETER Turner, Master Gun G.. Maker
IHEo. HARDENBRooK, Master Copper.
JONATHAN RoGERs. Master Joiner
JOHN BUCKLEY. Boat Builder.
DOUGLASS NJ. Collins, Master Painter.
JESSE M. FOLK, Master Laborer.
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE.

Professor Henry, OF Princeton College, New
Jersey, was elected Secretary To the Board of
Regents of this Institution on Thursday last.
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FRANCIS GRICE. ESQ.

This gentleman, skilfrl and practical Naval
Constructor. well known to our citizens, and
highly esteemed Tor his urbaniiy aud many vir
tues, has been ordered. we understand. to Wash
'ne'on. To take The place in the Bureau Of Cor,
s'rnc,ion lately occupied by Mr.. Humphreys.
We see by the following correspondence which
we copy from the Brooklyn Eagle. that he is de
serving of the same approval which he received
on leaving this station some years SINCE
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MAINE.

Oar readers will bear in mind, says the Union
that two Democrats and one Federalisi have been
elected to The next Congress from this State. and
that there are four vacancies. or the probability
or possibility of the election of another Federal
list, they may Judge ftom the following official
report OF the Governor and Council, taken from
the Argus
The Governor and Council have counted tho
votes for Members OF Congress at the election in
September. In the First District, David Ham.
monds, Dem, is elected by 7l2 majority over all
others. In the Third, Hiram Belcher. Federal
ISL has 3S8 majority and in the Seventh, EIezs.
kah Williams has 3S4 majority and in the other
four Districts there is no choice.
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THE RESUIT IN IOWA

The Legislature Of this new State met at Iowa
city on last Monday. 1t is ascerlained that the
vote on joint ballot will stand,
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OUR FLAG!
COURT OF INQUIRY.

We are enabled To state, from reliable source,
that a Court OF Inquiry is ordered to assemble on
board the U S. ship Pennsylvania. on the 9th
inst, To inquire into the loss of the u. S. brig
Trnxton. The Court will be composed Of the
following officers:
Captain DAVID GEIsINGER. President.
CHARLES s. McCAULEY,1 -,
:" ANDREW FITzHUGH. '"e"0e'S'
Lieut.. GEORGE p. UPsHuR. Judge .9dcoc ole.
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40 MEkcHANTs, PHYSICIAN AND
OTHERS

1TIIE SUBSCRIBER Keeps constantly for sale Al the
u lowest prices, assortment az MEDICINES
DRUGS DIV ESTUFFS, PAINTS, OILS GLASS, VAR.
NISH BRUSHES. &c. &c.
Confident his prices will give satisfaction he sociies
even those who may not Intend purchase al The time
TO ascertain the ices Of his goods.
Any communications asking the prices Of goods are
most cbeeTfully and promptly answered.
lie would particularly state. that he has Sieagr Fac
tory in connection with his Store for Powdcring Jsap
Rhuharh, Igccacuanhs AID May other Medicines: .r
grinding Mustard Cinnamon, Aspice, Pepper, Gloves.
&c; aud Lamp Black, Black Lead, Venetian Rel
Chrome yellow and green NeTdegTis, Nelow chre and
other Paints, in OIL all Of which he able sell at The
very lowest prices nj.
Paints mixed already for use and put up in esrthen
pots OF different sizes, for family convenience.
Putty Of the lest quay a. Pa cents per H. ont OF
hSdders aud cts IA in blNddsrs quantities OF 80
pounds aud upyyard..
No charge ade for delivering goods any part OF the
eitv j. w " 9oRDON
DGuGslsT, No. l52 West Pratt, few doom from Lirh
ST. opposite The u s Depot, Baltimore. FEB -