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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-14
Notice to presumption claimants.

Notice to presumption claimants.
Every person entitled To the right Of presumption
to any lands within the limits Of the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the same
to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office, and make payment therefor as
soon practicable after seeing this notice, and be.
fore the day appointed for the commencement ofthe
public sale Of the lands embracing the claimed
otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
JAMES III. PIPER,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
Aug l3-lawts
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-14
By the President
JAMES II. PIrER,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Offic'
Notice to pre- emption claimants.

Every person ehIIIIeu 70 INC fBhl OF PTt-tHPHUn
to any lands within the limits of the townships and
parts of townships above enumerated, is required TO
establish the same TO the satisfaction of the register
and receiver of the proper land Office, and make pay
ment therefor practicable after seeing Tbs
notice, and before the day appointed for the COM
mcSeement Of the public sale Of the lands embracing
the tract claimed; otherwise such claim will be for
feited. JAMES II. PIPER,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Aug la-lhXts
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BY the President of the United states.

Acting Commissioner of the General Land ofic,
September S-lawts a..s. 70
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-10
From the Mobile Advocate.
TACTICS OF NAPOLEON.

We happen to know. from personal observation.
that with the Mexicans the tactics and military
ct Sonaparie have great influence =
Every mlfl,ary commander in that country. from
a general downward. makes them his study and
pattern. Wiley and Putnam. of New York and
London. have recently published a work entitled
MILITARY. Maxims Of Napoleon" a translation
from the French by J., Akerly. In this work, one
rule is laid down, which will GO far in ex EXPLANATION
of the movements of both The Mexican and onr
own officers, in the capiiulaiion of Monterey. II
is probable that both parties were actuaied, more
or less, by the maxim given by the French qener-
al. The rule is thus translated:
The keys of a fortified place are ample com.
pensa,ion fur permitting the garrison to retire an
molesied. whenever the latter evinces a determi-
nation TO die rather than accept less favorable
terms. u IS always better. therefore, 10 grant an al
honorable oapitnlatiun To u garrison that has resist
ed vigorously, than to run the risk of an attempt
to storm"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-10
VIRGINIA NURSERY.

we would call the attention Of our readers to
MI ointon, s advertisement. There is no business
~ "hleh The purchaser is so dependent upon the
honesty and uprightness of his merchant as thai
vi d nurseryman. Nothing can be more provoking
0'ah 10 IND that you have bestowed years of labor
dnu attention upon an orchard which turns out
u'etiy worthless. because yop have been deceived
~ Inc varieties you proposed 10 purchase. We
nave been long acquainted with Mr.. Sinton, both
"a MS private and public relations. and we know
nUn TO be not only an honest and conscientious
Hea'er' oui a high minded liberal gentleman. He
a oeen many years engaged in the business (;
MS Stuck OF trees is very large, and very superior.
~ 'hose who send him orders may confidently
, ~, upon having them promptly and satisfacto-
NY attended io.-Richmond Standard.
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DR.. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
- CIIEDDU

The Wild Cherry tree will soon become the en-
blcin OF health. Its triumph over CONSUMPTION
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, and Liver Com,
plant, is now complete. 1t cures those diseases
when all other remedies fail. Clergymen, pby-
sicians and editors ommcn it as the best remedy
ever before known. DIR. Skillman, of Boundbrook,
N. j. uses the Balsam in his practice for all lung
and liver affections, when too obstinate to yield to
other remedies. DR.. Hoffman, Huntingdon, Pa,
cured a child of Paul SchwccdIc of Asthma with it.
after he declared he could do no more with his
medicine, andthc child must die. Thomas Read,
Esq, merchant, and DR.. Hoffman, both certify to
this astonishing cure. A. Williams, Esq, Coun-
seilor at Law. 5S William street, vas cured of the
Asthma OF twenty four years standing by only one
bottle OF the Balsam. Hundreds have been restored
TO perfect health by this Balsa,n, after the last raw
OF nope from other medicines had fed. We pub
lish facts only-we state only true cures, and have
no occasion to bolster up this medicine by the Gus
tomary array of forged certificates.
BE careful and get the genuine DIR. wISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed by !. BUTTS. Address all orders to
SETH w. PoWLE, Boston, Mass.
o. For particular see DIR. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, TO be had of the agent.
Agents-Portsmouth, G. II HEINITSH, Agent
Norfolk, VI. A. SANTOS, and also by Druggist
generally in This State.
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1 NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

AZ IN 10 SNl II " I.-NN q nave
"a received a supply of fircy and other Goods in
our line, to which we invite attention. They have
been purchased on the most favorable terms. and
therefore we will sci at prices which will make IL
the interest OF buyers to give US a call. We can
only partially enumerate as follows:
Pen Knives OF various qualities, some of them
Rodgers warranted,
Scissors OF superior quality, and very cheap,
Razors OF all qualities and prices sumo as low
as 90 cents, and said To be good,
The cheapest lot of Fancy Soap ever seen i'm this
market,
Ladies' Work Boxes, a beautiful article,
Silver Thimbles, very neat and very cheap.
Farina Cologne, excellent and much cheancr
than we have ever sold il,
Beads, Rings and other Ornaments for Purses,
A beautiful lot of Walking Canes.
Steel Clasps for ladies Reticu.c.,
Tooth Brushes, some with Buffalo handles, which
are very cheap,
Hair and Shaving Brushes, and Combs of various
kinds,
Silver Arrows and Long Combs for girls,
a large assortment of Sterl Pens,
Also, the celebrated Gold Pen, with Pencil at.
taChcd, in a neat case,
Gnld and Silver Pencil Cases,
M"tto Seals and superior Sealing Wax,
Fancy Waters, and a variety of others,
Fancy Note, Envelopes, and superior French
Letter Paper, with n fine assortment of other nuali.
ties of Letter and cheap Cap Paper, some of which
we can sell astonishingly cheap.
Mathematical Instruments, Accordeons, Flutes,
and Niolins-Razor Strops, " few more left
Shaving Cream, of the most approved Manufac-
ture,
Ladies' Card Cases, and setts of Gcntlemcn's
Shirt Studs-Watch Chains of a new STYLE, and
beautiful Silk Guards. with many other articles,
which are beautiful, useful and cheap.
NOV w. III. H.. HODGES & CO.
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From the Philadelphia keystone.
COAL AND THE LIBERAL. TAR1FE

COAL AND THE LIBERAL TARIFF.
We learn that in New York, the traders in
Coal have increased the Anthracite 6riv cents a
ton. within the short period of one month. the
monopolisis have added one dollar a ton tn The
price of Coal.
Conversing with a gentleman from New York.
yesterday, he informed us that The price demand
ed was seven dollars per ton! Now it is evident,
that the capitalists in the first instance after the
passage Of The " Liberal Tariff" called upon The
mercenary Hessians of the Federal press, 10 raise
the cry of panic and ruin, and in tho second, thai
taking advantage OF the alarm thus created. thew
lnidiy impose on the community by demanding an
l.r.eased price for COAL! Is il not evident to
the most superficial observer, that all the monop.
ollsts want at any time, is a chance, and when
that occurs, regardless of distress, honour. or
principle, they advance the price to the utmost
extent OF every thing which they have TO sell
and thus impose on the public. About this there
can be no mistake. We recollect some years ago,
when at a very early period, our river became
Ice bound, and the Coal monopulisis seizing the
occasion of a scarcity of Wood. raised the price
OF Coal from six TO thirteen dollars a toni
Ihey UiH do He same nor If then dare on
can and il will not do fur the Hessian conduct
ors of the Federal press. TO he denouncing the
Liberal Trade measure, as one that is destructive
To the rights and interests of the people. The
unoiusf'ing manner in which they make their
false and mischievous is shocking,
and every person in The community who has a
regard Tor the dictates Of conscience, will hold
these traitors to humanity in scorn, pity and con
tempt. The grasping and selfish prupensilies OF
The Federal party, are alike revolving To God and
man-and while they pretend 10 a high morality
they practice the most odious sin, by depressing
the poor. For this class, there is no redemption
The Bible with them is a fiction, and religion is a
cloak under which they deceive, cheat and lie!
Lei The people look 10 it. Coal in New York is
now seven dollars per ton, and this is but the be
ginning of the commencement. Verify. verify
the coal trade is in grea, distress, when it adj
sahces a dollar a ton per month in price Tell
IL mol IN Gath, publish it not Askelon.
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an acqoistal Of men similarly situated. jus, as was
doae in Richmond. III does i, bef, those To talk
Of the morals OF Richmond becoming polluted
who have seen around them armed resistance to
the law ~ every shape-who have seen the stores
Of honest dealers ransacked and pillagcd amidst
an sdmiring mul,itade-who have seen officers
shot down in the execution Of legal process-wbo
have seen churches burned and a large city put
under martial law-who have seen the p,rials of
the sacred cloister invaded in The dead lime of
the night and helpless females cast ont With in
suit and outage, and without the proteci:on Of
law or The reparatien, of money, in a money loyinu
and money abounding land
but we forbeat. We wish 10 excite no. zeal
ousies. We sot up, no claim To superiority. We
would mol Judge. And when we are To be jnop
ed, we prefer to have sumo part in the selection
of our judges.
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CONSEQUENCES OF GAMBLING.

me following tale Of gambler is told by the
eo,tor OF the Philadelphia Evening Courier ;
IN 'he year le4-,a number of individuals were
arrested tor keeping q gambling house on Chestnut
street, near independence Hall. The counsel for
we prosecution was sitting in his Office one day,
wnen a young man Of genleeI exterior and address
'"efed' and The following dialogue ensned
! nave been To appear To- morrow
rs witness against -, for keeping a gambling
mouse. Unless it is absolutely necessary" said
We as his agitation increased, 81 wish sir, YOU
would not urge my attendance"
don't know" said the counsel. " tba, the
conviction will depend upon your esiimonv bo,
sS you are an important witness il NAV be neces
Sa'y to call you upon the stand."
My reasons for asking this favor are urgent, y,
edn me young man, {" and the consequences of a
le'uSal may he fatal to my prosperity. and the
happiness of others" He became more aoitaied.
ana al the request Of the gentleman he continued ::
IN a lew days | am 10 be married To Mr.. -'s
laughter, residing on Chestnut street. The pre-.
Pauaions are made and the day is fixed. If am
eaneu upon as a witness in the case | shall crimi
ccae myself, and be exposed to the eyes Of my
nIends' add the pnblic gaze as a gambler. NV
V~nSfacieE will be lost, my prospects in life hlioht
y snd' OF course my domestic happiness destroy
You shall not be called, young man" said
'"e counsel, &" unless il is absolutely necessary -
""o with this assurance they separsted-nOt with.
u some painful misgivings On the part Of the
,egdl gentleman that he was about to he accessory
wrong, which might result in The utter rain
a c%onhding yet unsuspeciing girl. The trial
sa"e on, but conviction was obtained without
IIGNtnonIng the young nan, and he went on in
we course Of ~doplicity and crime unex posed. In
rev days he was married
Wo years passed, and a young but heart
ooHIen VIE appeared before the legal tribunal
SEEKING a divorce. Her counsel was startled.
""en The husband came forward, at discovering
w~Iplfon'ing The wife. The identical young man
INV" :" plead not to be exposed as a %gamblerl The
hne'View with the witness instantly occurred 10
40 counsePs mind. The painful incidents Of a
~SSsfled house, neglected wife, and the cruelnes
'"ch had followed bis gambling habits, then
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

IINHE extraordinary improvements that have OF
Il late years taken place in the construc ton of
Piano Fortcs, aided by the Increased taste for the
accomplished and fashionable Science of Music.
among polite classes, have caused this favorite
instrument to become indispcnsably necessary i'm
all respectable families. In the PIANO DRIES
which has the homer Of submit inp
to the Public, we trust are combined the aiious
qualities of power, brilliancv, sweetness and uni
formity of tone so requisite to make a perfect in.
strument. We are enabled to warrant every In-
stru nent SOUND, well seasoned,
and of the very best materials and superior work
manship, thus uniting superiority of quality with
durability and excellence.
ORDERS FROM III COUNTRY attended to
with the greatest punctuaiity, aud c. III. s. Co. beg
to assure Ladies and Gentlemen residing at n dis
lance, that whenever they are favored by orders,
per letter, il is no less their practice than their in.
tcrcst to send such an instruu emit as shall bear the
s rictcst scrutiny.
These PIANO FORTES arc extremely handsome
and convenient instruments, posses sing a full, rich
and brilliant tone.
G-Reco'lect CHICKERING'S IMPROVED Pr
ANO CRTES to be had of Hall & Co., Nor
Tx, Va, better instruments and lower price than
any other IN America
They will be sold at manufacturers prices and
warranted in every respect first ral,.
We have recently received a full supply, and
hourly expect further additions.
Prices from $3.50 to $500. Oct 30
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NOTICE.

40 $50 REWARD.-Th Subscriber will
~ give the above reward, of twenty. five dollars,
O. for the apprehension and delivery, or sccu,
ring in any Jail so that 7 get him again, a
Negro Man by the name of ANDREW, about %
years old, 5 feet 6 or S inches high somewhat vel
Andrew talks rather fast, and stammering when
questioned or excited. He eloped from my resi-
dcnco in Gates County, N. c., on the Goth of last
month.
Masters of vessels and all other persons, are eau
tioned against harboring or carrying away said
negro as the law will be enforce ed in such case.
SETH r. NORFLEET.
Gates County. n. C. Nov O-OD4l&
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-10
TAKE NOTICE.

YNHAT the Subscriber has just received a lot of
IL DOUBLE and SINGLE G~UNS-Single Guns
as low as SO 90, and Double Guns as low as SIS OOj
Also. Pistols, Shot Bags, Game Bags, Powder
Flasks, Nipple Keys, Wad Cutters, Percussion
Caps ofall the different qualities, Canister Powder,
Drinking Cups, and every article called for by a
Sportsman. 1t is the determination of the Subscri5.
Der not to be undersold, or undcrworked, and per-
sous may rely upon getting any article as cheap
from him as can he purchased in this section of
country. Alec. all work in the Gun line win be
warranted 10 be done as well and as cheap, if not
cheaper, than can be done here or elsewhere: so
call at the Sign of the Mammoth Gun, High street.
Portsmouth, Va, one door east of the Old Dominion
Office, and get bargains, and no mistake.
AK orders thankfully received, and punctually
attended to.
Sept 90 J. A. 7
N. b. Old Copper and Brass taken in exchange
for work, or the highest cash price paid for il.
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NOTICE OF

sent to the Next Legislature of the State of Virgin
ia, asking for an Act of Incorporation OF the Town
and privileges enjoyed by al 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
in the City of Norfolk, to be allowed to carry freight
and passengers, the proceeds of which to be appro-
priated to the liquidation of the debt and taxes of
Portsmouth,. Sent. ID. 1896.
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NOFlCE.-At a Meeting Of the Trustees of
~ Portsmouth, held on the Sd day of November.

1916,
The Petition of sundry citizens of Portsmoutb
praying that a vote of the citizens Of the Town be
taken as to the application of the fund received by
the Town from the County Ferry, being under con-
siaerahon, the following Resolutions were present.
Resofued, That, The Clerk OF the Town of Ports
mouth open a Poll at the Town Hall, on the Sd Mon
Gay o. inc present month, 10 take the sense OF the
by tue Town from the County Ferry, shall be ap-
propriated to Free Schools, or TO the ayment of
the principal of the Town debt.
Resoiced, That Notice of the taking of said Poll
be published 10 the g New Era aud also placed
In the most public places in The town.
Resotred, That, should n ia majority of the oual.
flied voters of the Town of Portsmouth at the Poll
TO DC taken as above, request the Trustees to appro
pirate the fund received by the Town, from the
county ferfY, TO the payment OF the principal of
the Town debt, the Trustees will at once proceed
to appropriate the same III the establishments of Erec
Schools, as authorized by law.
A true copy from the Minutes.
NOV ~ WM. O WERR C.
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RS. s. D

A1 RS. 8. proposes, (if sufficient
1Y1 encouragement be given her.) to give Les
sons in the art of PENMANSHIP to young Ladies
and Misses, at her residence on Middle street, com
mcncing on the 10th. Hours Of dttendance-fom
Z to hall past s o'clock, at evening. Terms will be
moderate.
Mrs. c. will also take a Glass of Lads if desired.
Nov 10
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REMOVAL OF THE ARCADE.
Three Doors below the Old Stand.

TIME PUBLIC will please take notice that I have
n removed from the Old Stand to the building
three doors below, formerly occupied by Mr.. How,
ell as a Shoe Store.
Having just returned from the North. / am now
opening a full assortment of
CLOTHING AND FANCY GOODS
which cannot be surpassed, if equallcd, in quality of
matetial or workmanship, for Tie prices, and which
am determined to sell lower, for Cash, than the
same quality of Goods can be or ever we're sold for
In Portsmouth or Norfolk. My Stock consists, in
part, Of the following:
Coats of all prices, from SO so to sI5 90
Vests of all qualities, from l 25 to 100
Pants do do do 81 TO 90
Jackets-Shirls, of every Observation-Disclosures
Socks Scarfs-HandkerChiefs-ShIrt Collars and
Bosons Gum Suspenders, from Is to so cents-in
fact every thing usually keptin a Clothing Store.
CUTLERY, warranted to he of first rate material
and make Ii consists in part as follows: Pen.
knives from 81 cts. to 81 50-Razors, of Rogers's
make, 81 cts. to IS 25-Scissors from ~ to 50 cts.
l have also, in addition to the above, a good as
sortmcnt of such as Breast Pins. Fin
nies and Shields, Watch Keys, Studs, &c, which
VIII sell lower than they can be had at sny other
place in these diggins.
TO the LADIES 1 would say that 7 have an excel
lent assortment of Edgings, from J to Il in. wide;
Needles, assorted sharps; Pins Snool Cotton. Of
inc best make, 200 yds: for 5 cts. a spool Thread ;
rape Ladies' Hose, from ~ to 37L cts. white.
mlx'd and black Ladies' and Childrcn's Net Cans.
Also an assortment of Children's Socks and Stock
ings.
The Gentlemen will plcsee call and look at soms
CLOAKS have, the prices of which. tor the quail.
lty, will astonish them.
Ihave also a beautiful lot of CAPS, of all de-
can be bought elsewhcrei in the town.
Sept &c j. M. MILES
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Nov 10
TRUSTEE,s SALE--Pnrannnt1 10 : Dee

TRUSTEES SALE.-Pursuant TO a Deed of
Trust executed by John b. Levy, dated the
ON day Of June, 1916, and duly recorded in the
tain debt therein mentioned. / shall sell at Pubic
Auctlon, Tor cash, before the Court House, in the
town OF at IL O'Clock NJ, on MON.
so much thereof, as may be necessary to satisfy
SAID claim VIZ a Lot ON Middle street, SOL feet
front, running back 100 feet, situated between the
lots of Robert u. Tatcm and William Bentball-
One undivided moiety ola Lot on Efingham street.
ll3 feet, running back $50 feet. Also, Negro Girl.
named Louisa, about Is years OF age.
GEORGE M. Balm, Trustee.
Nov 10--Ts&s3t
Herald copY 81 wm&m1
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rare TO Il clcTlCESDufp.
S4OO, TO Washington and Alexandria, $3.50
HOUR OF LEAVING CHANGED TO 6 A. NJ.
The quick and beautiful low pressure Steamer
Augusta, running in connexion with the Richmond
and Petersburg Rail Road, leaves Wright's wharf.
Norfolk. every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
at 6 A. M, for the above cities and towns. Passrn-
gers b cakfast on board the Augusta and arrive at
Port Walthall at halt 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. Nj, about two hours in adj
unsurpassed in her accommodations, and the atten-
ton OF her officers to the comfort Of her passengers.
Returning the passengers leave Richmond and Pc.
te' sburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
at half past 5 A. M, breakfast on boa d the Angus.
ia, and arriving at Norfolk about half past | r. M.
1t will be pert civcd from the above. that this
comfortable and expeditions line gives to persons
visiting Richmond or Petersburg on business the
opportunity OF transacting it and returning by the
boat of next morning, so as to be absent from their
homes a single night only.
The Augusta will stop at the usual landings on
James River to take in and put out way travel, and
at any other points on the river where a signal is
made.
The public may rest assured that il is the deter
mination of the Proprietors TO keep up this Line
permanently an! to ccommodate travellers be.
tween Norfolk or Portsmouth and Richmond and
Petersburg, and the Cities of the District of CoIum.
bia, in the best manner and at the lowest ra ties.
For further information, tickets or freight, apply
to W. GARRETT 81 co.
N. b. The central position Of the X. & p. r.. r.
cipal Hotels, and place OF starting of the Cars from
the North and West, and the Canal Packets for
Lynchburg, adds TO the economy as well MS the
convenicnccs OF this Line. Oct3
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DIED.

Departed this life on the 26th ult., at the resi-.
dence of her father, John Jarvis, Esq, In the coun.
ty of Matthews, Miss SUSAN JARVIS, in the 29th
year of her age.
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Some newspaper tells of a man in H~allowell
Me, who ate beef ill he had horns grow ont of
his fofehead land afterwards ate sausages ill he
baTked like a dog.