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u. S. SUPREME COURT.

letter in the Washington Fountain says: "It
is believed that an attempt will be made this
coming sessions Of Congress to get law thronqb
authorizing term of The United States Supreme
Court to be held west of the mountains Nearly
three iouIlhs OF the causes oflhsa Court now come
from The west, and the lawyers. who are neces-
safy 'hlltnate win The law which governs in that
section Of the Union, do not and canno, corne ,vi,l,
these causes 1t is not Encouragement TO the
Eastern lawyers to say they are not fa,ailiar with
the peculiar laws of the West and Southwest. and
in the absence of the counsel learned in those Ia
the interests of the Western clients more or less
must suffer, and perhaps do suffer. Hence the
necessity Of holding a term Of the Supreme Court
west Of the Aleghanies is becoming more and
more obvious both to the Bench and the Bar, and
also TO Congress-. The idea is at least abroad
and it seems SO feasible that think il is destined
10 be realised at an early ."-.6mericaq SEN
LineL
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THE INCORPORATION MEETING.

The adjourned meeting of the freehojprs and
nrsday, Dec l6, at the Town Hall. when John
Cocke, Esq. took the Chair. and CHE former
Secretary being absenl) James NJ Binfard acted
as Secretary pro tenn.
The meeting being called to order, Mr. A. +.
Cunningham then read the Memorial which had
been prepared for presentation to the Legislature,
by the Committee appointed for that purpose. and
after few verbal alterations, the same was unan.
imousy adopted.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
directed TO sign the memorial in behalf Of the
meeting, and have five hundred copies printed
in pamphlet form.
On motion, Committee of Five, to present
the Memorial TO the Legislature and urge the act
of Incorporation, with power To increase their
number and supply vacancies. was then appointed
by the Chair, as follows :-Messrs. A. +. Cun-
ningham, VIM !. Cooke, John w. Collns, Der.
nard O'Niell, and James Nj. Binford. to which
the meeting added The Chairman and Secretary.
The following resolution was then unanimous
ly adopted:
Resotred That the Committee be directed TO
solirt the services of Charles B. HAYDEN, Taze-
well Taylor, and S. Wheeler, Esqs. to use their
influence with the Legislature. to obtain the act
OF Incorporation for, the Town.
The meeting then adjourned
JOHN COOKE. Chairman
JAMES NJ BINFoRp Secretary pro lem,
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IN DOUBT

A curious instance of confusion is mentioned as
having occurred in Wesimoreland, England. A
mother and her daughter were both confined on
the same day, each having little son. In the
hustle ST the moment both babies were placed in
cradle, and To the confusion of the mothers
when the youngsters were taken from the cradle
the nurses were unable 10 tell which was The
mothers and hich the daughters son A mai.
ter which, of course, must forever remain mys
lery
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EFFECTS OF REMORSE

Moser, who was convicted last Thursday at
Philadelphia Of numbering his wife, hung him
self IN his cell on Monday evening with pieces of
his bed sheets. The nail came out, and the fall
of his body brought Waterman into bis coll
when measures "''e taken to prevent any further
attempt to destroy himself This wretched man
is in most irIghtful slate OF mind He is con.
tinuay haunted by the appariton of his mn,.
dered wife, who is ever before lrim-her pasbed
throat, with the blood streaming from it, staring
him in the face-snd he begs for immediate exc.
cuiion.
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ABOLITIONISM.

GerrlIt Smith, in letter published in the last
Anti Slavery Standard. expresses the following
sentiment, which we copy as we find it, capitals
included -
1.-The only hope Of the slave, the only safety
of the free, lies in THE ABROGATI0N or
THE PRESENT PRO SLAVERY CONSTI
TUITION. AND THE DISSOLUTION OF
The EXISTING SLAVE HOLDING UN
ION! 10 hasten this revolution is the work Of
The genuine AboIiiIonlst and the true patriot"
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VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO

Fellow citizens, we have not much TO saw on
this subject to-day except that glorious MEETING
was convened at the Town Hall on Tuesday
evening, which was happily addressed by DR..
John r. Young, the editor of this paper, and other
lzens-and very liberal subscription taken up
ior the benefit of the Volunteers The chairman
announced the gratifying fact that one of the nat,
rioc NATIONS of Portsmouth, was preparinp
stand OF coIors to be presented to the Volunteers,
which was received with " three times three -,
full and enthusiastic meeting was held in
Norfolk last evening, which we regret it was ont
of onr power 10 attend. We are indebted to an
estimabe correspondent for the following notice
of il:
PORTSMOUTH, Dec IL, 1916.
To A. f. CUNNINGHAM, Esq,
Sr:-Last night, little after O'Clock I
arrived at The Court House in the city of Norfolk
At once was eated, | was not astonished mol
! know Norfolk too well. have served will, her
sons in the tented field, and if not actually enpao
ed in combat, they did their duty with stont
hearts, and hard hands, with The spade and mat
took. When got to the door, the house was
filed 10 oveTaowng this looks like old times.
says |, when The good old Borough used TO send
forth her Volunteers IN abundance, TO watch in
defence of her liberties. | found the meeting al
ready organized with Col Giles B. Cooke as
Chairman. again thought. all is sceH! In press
ing through the crowd came along side of Cant.
John Capron, said at once the spirit Of chiyalrv
iueth for l hno,o that Capt Capron brea,bes
the spirit Of patriotism. Col. Mlilson, Mr.. Taze.
well Taylor, aud Mr.. f.. Il. Blamre Gone Of the
Volunteers from Portsmouth, addressed the meet
ing, the speeches were excellent. Can't. Hamil
ton Shields was called on and he nobly responded
10 the call. He recIed the deeds of glory of
other years, and made am sure the Young Bluod
run through the bright Youths Of Norfolk Cant,
Capron said he went for deeds not words How
well | recoecied the services Of Capt Caprop.
having been in Col Sharp's Rept. with him
eight months, and how well | recolIect Cant
Shields, who came here 10 assist us in 1919 He
come with host of Rifemen from the County
OF Isle of Wight. Capt Shields commanded in
Major RichIe's absence the forces at Lambert's
Point, during The time he was stationed there
The worthy CHAIRMAN Of The meeting left Ports
mouth during he in Emmerson's Artillery.
he was promoted and on the day Of the battle of
CraneY Island Col. Giles b. Couke acted as
Quarter Master.
Thus you see, Mr.. Editor, the old Volunteers
who now live in Norfolk, turn outt A sfor,, !
don't stop them. Let us see how the old VIII
teevs Of the Town Of Portsmouth will attend and
lend ner aid in this good and glorious ,ro,L
shall it be said that LOWER Eastern Virgloi,
has no Patriotism! Come Then, old and yoo1g T.,
the rescue
Come Ronald, Come Donald" &c.
sES twenty-five of the howe,y Yontbs If Tho
city Of Norfolk, signed the articles act oiob,
See what Portsmouth will do to. night. A.rnsro
Der O'Clock this evening.
A SOLDIER OF 1919
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THE STORM LAST NIGHT.

We were visited with storm Of wind and
rain last night, that continued to rage with great
violence from I2 ill 4 o'clock this morning. 1t
came from the southeast. and we fear much dam
age will he the result. We hear nothing, at the
time OF going to press, of the Baltimore Boat.
due to-day, so we have to close our paper, with
out the benefit of the northern mail
The boat has just arrived, but brings nothing
important
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COMMODORE WARRINGTON

We were graii6ed to meet this favori,e officer
in the Navy Yard yesterday, and shake him by
the hand. He is in excellent health, and main
talns that brusk and spirited bea ring that always
distinguished him. We believe he leaves to-
morrow afternoon, in the Osceola. to resume his
duties at the Bureau in Washington.
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MRLANIER OF prrrsYLvANlA.

This gallant wing is reaping imperishable hon
ors (l) for his consistency and want Of pa,ri-
otisn. He is again found in q glorious minori-
~ Of one on the vote differing the Regiment of
Volunteers. He, takes the ground that they are
United States troops, and not Of the Virginia line
Verify, Mr.. Lanier is very astute statesman.
ypry
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THE STORE SHIP SOUTHAMPTON

This vessel dropped her anchor at the Naval
anchorage on Tuesday evening. having made her
passage from Port Praya in AZ days She has
been attached 10 the African squadron for the las,
two years. Her officers and crew are all we'll
Came passenger in her. Passed Midshipman F
Alexander. late Naval Store Keeper on that sta
tion, now. we regret TO state, in an extremely
low state Of health.
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RELEASE OF THE YUcArAE VEssgLs.-Tbe
collector Of New Orleans has received instructions
from the Department at Washington, to release
the Yucatan schooners Ventura and Joaquina. re-
Gently captured as prizes. The instructions from
the Treasury Department for their release are
based on The grounds If their having BEEN seized
by the u. 5. authorities within the time specified
in The government circulars to the various collec
tors 10 reference TO the detention of Yucatan
vessels.
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1.-THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS %

The Companies, as they filled up, are cen
tering in Richmond. The Governor has express
sed wish that the Regiment may be completed
in all this month Portsmouth and Norfolk. he
active, and elect your officers next week. You
can do i'-and you ought TO do it-and you will
do IT, If you exert yourselves.
Z" Hurra Hurra the countrv,s r;s;ny
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TAKING OF TAMPICO.

friend has furnished US the following extract
OF letter from an officer buard the sloop.of
war, 81 Marys, giving brief and literal &C
count OF the taking the city of Tampicu. The
writer is citizen of this town, and we publish i,
with pleasure
"TAMPIco Cry.
81 am now on board of a prize, about one bon
dred yards from the wharf The ST. Marys
came 10 anchor This morning, about nine miles
from the city. outside the bar shortly after. the
squadron hove in sight, towed by the steamers
Mississippi and Princeton. A signal was then
made to out boats and prepare to land. Then all
were busy, preparing their arms, writing last let
ers; and. as we expected a warm reception, some
IN making their will about 9 o'clock we left the
ship in five boats armed and equipped, many of MS
expecting never to return. The steamers Vixen
and Splfire towed in three gun boats, as the
large steamers drew too much wafer to cross the
har. The small boats were also taken in tow
| each ship sent all their boats and most of their
men. We crossed the bar without toucbiog the
Commodore taking the lead 1t was beautiful
s'ght 10 see us, as we went up the river. We
passed the fort without receiving shot, thouph
we were al cooked and Prmed, ready to land and
take the fort. on their firing at u.s. We passed
the other fort in the same manner. After lea WING
The last about mile we doubled point, and
came In front of the city; Immediately flag of
truce came of and surrendered the city without
hiring gun, much to our modification as, hay
ing got ready. we wanted a brush with the
enemy; they also surrendered five gun boats. all
nearly new. ] am on board Of one. Each
OF the gun boats is placed so as to sweep the
streets OF the city, with her guns. if the citizens
Shonln make an attempt 10 rescue the place.
The women look beautiful at a distance. bu-
have not had an opportunity of taking a close
observation yet. There are plenty of oranges
Planains, and other tropical fruit, and as cheap
as one could wish them''
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JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEAL,

JODIE oF The COURT OF APPEALS.
The Legislature on Tuesday last filed the va
cancy occasloned by the death of Judge Stans,d /.
by electiOg William Daniel, Esq, of Lyncbburo
There were several distinguished lswvsrs -
nomination, as follows - VIM Daniel. Of I ,vo,h
burg X. G. l.. Moncure, Of Stafford James II
Gholson, Of Petersburg; James NJ. Whiule. Of
PiusyIvania James Marshall, Of Frederick and
WIN. Green, Of Colpeper.
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RATs.-Ared herring firmly fastened by string
to any place where rats usually make their run
will make them leave the place, says the Bangor
Mercury. it is said to be a fact that toad plsced
in house cellar will have the efTec, Of expelling
those noxlous Intrnders.
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sDeWe are requested 10 announce that JOHN
JONES. Esq, will be supported a candidate to
represent the counties of Elizabeth Civ and
Warwick, in the next General Assembly of Vir-
ginia, by MANY DEMocRTs.
(Beacon ple3se cony
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SECRETARY OF THE NAyY's REPORT.

This Report is highly spoken of by The press
generally, as containing brief but Satisfactory
Condensed history of our vessels of war during
the past year This history has been kept before
our readers as the varioos events TRANSFERRED. and
of course renders its republication unnecessary
at the present time, We proceed therefore To tina,
portion of the Rcpor, which develops the views
of the Secretary. He bestnws high praise ON the
officers generally. employed. and especially, on
"those engaged in the itksome and harassing
duties of the blockade" We now quote from the
Report to the close -: .rr y..fw
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Recollect, Fellow Citizens, that
a MEETING will be held THIS
EVENING, at 7 O'Clock, at the
Town Hall, preliminary to per-
feet organization of the Corps. A
general attendance of Citizens is
earnestly requested.
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THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
CoNTINU JED.

In renewing our work of making extracts from
this mastery State paper, our mind miseives us,
that we are not doing justice to the author bu,
our limits forbds our placing i, in full before our
readers. We therefore pass over several impor.
tant suggestions, and come to his recommenJa
ton TO the State, TO enter into grand scheme OF
internal Improvements, which shall extend north
and south in the State, and centre in Richmond
For these improvements he proposes that the State
shall appropriate half a million yearly until they
are completed. These are to be exclusively State
Works, totally and essentially separated from
private enterprise. The Governor says =
ON RAIL ROADS.
The principle of improvement which has
long prevailed in our State is unsound. Expert
ence has proved it.. Under The delusive idea tina,
the public were to be protected, against IMPROVE
dent investment, by association with private
interests, we have sunk at least two millions OF
dollars. Nor is this all such associations fire.
qnently embaHass if they do not control the poll
cy of the State. IL is entangling alliance not
in fact beneficial to the State or individual stock
holders, but injurious to both. Let no such asso
Citations hereafter be formed. Let the State build
such improvements as may be regarded AS State
Works, and leave the tributaries to spring out Of
local or sectional necessity, and be the works If
individual enterprise and means
1.-The two great works have To recommend IN
you are rail roads, the one to Commence at Bnch
anan, the other at Gordonsville. The one first
named will proceed through the great Southwes.
tern Valley. developing the finest muunian coun-
try IN Virginia, and perhaps in the world, until il
reaches the Tennessee line From this point |
am sa1Ished, Tennessee will take up he improve
Inent and carry it on 10 Knoxville, and down the
Tennessee river TO the Alabama line, and that it
VIII be carried on to the city Of New Orleans by
inc Intervf ming States. This great improvement
VIII inlersect the Hiwassee rail road in Tennes
see, thus tapping the great work running from
Memphis. the Mississippi, to Georgia and
North Carolina. Let US give pledge that this
work shall be commenced without delay, and
prosecuted To its completion. Let us send dele.
CATION 10 The States through which this route
passes, and invoke simultaneous movement
and we shall in few years see this great work
completed, exhibiting rail road of uneonalIed
extent and importance. and which will pour
food Of wealth into Virginia, which will aise
her to a position as proud and as lofty as was
claimed for her 10 her palmiest days.
The second great railway that I propose, is
TO commence at GWdonsviIle, and is to terminate
on the kanawha or Ohio river. Ia selecting the 10
cation OF this route, propose to press far North
as practicable. Ny desire is TO reach the head
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To His Excellecy, WILLIAM SMITH,

10 His Excellecy, WILLIAM SMITH,
-, Governor Of Virginia
The Enquirer also states that Gov. Smith has
written 10 The Secretary Of War, urging that The
battalion from Western as well as that from East,
ern Virginia, should rendezvous here. We trust
that This reasonable request will be granted.
Our city is already. says the Republican, be.
ginning TO wear military look The sound of
the drum and fife, and the frequent appearance Of
uniform, give token that events Of more than o,.
binary interest are at hand Other commands
will soon come in, and tho hustle and animation
increase. The Augusta company is already filled
from that county alone, which has sent besides.
during the past summer, forty recruits to the U.
5. Army Efforts are also making in Rockbridpe
and BUletouu To raise Comp1ny
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THE VOLUNTEERS

The Enquirer of Saturday stn,es that Secretary
Marcy has consented to receive the Virginia Vol
unteers by companies into the u. S. service. upon
the assurance of Gov. Smith that the whole reoi
men, will be raised. The Enquirer publishes the
following letter from tho Secretary:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
December 10. 1886
Sir: have received your letter of Yesterday
and in reply to it. have to state, that the course
you urge, though the reasons for it are strong. is
one which can hardly satisfy myself is permissi.
ble The requisilion is for Regiment. and not
for Companies, and should not The regiment be-
raised, great embarrassment would arise from
having few companies in service, with no reui
ment To which they could be attached vet under
all the circumstances. with your assurance tina,
the whole regiment will be raised, | shall assume
the authority To order the muster by companies
This is irregular, and has not been done in anv
other instance. Even the dividing the regiment
into batalinns. previous To muster, as was done in
the case Of The Virgins Regiment, was going far
ther than had been done in any other case Or
ders will this day be issued for mastering the com
panes you desire.
have the honor 10 be,
Very respectfully,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-01-03

NoTrcE Is hereby given that the undersigned
IN will expose to sale all the personal pro-
perty, consisting of household furniture, cattle,
horses, sheep, hogs, hay, oats, a large quantity
Of corn, about ninety acres Of fall wheat on the
ground, lone horse buggy and harness, two
horse wagon, harnesses, bee stands, farming uten-
sils, and other articles too tedious to mention,
belonging to the estate Of Richard Land. late Of
Desmoines county deceased, on Wednesday the
10th day Of January, 1846, at 10 o'clock a. N. at
the late residence Of said deceased.
Terms Of Sale Sums of FIVE dollars and under
cash in hand, credit Of six months will be given
on all sums over fve and under twenty-five dol
lars, and nine months on all sums over twenty
five dol ars, by the purchaser giving undoubt. d
security. GEO CHANDLER, Admir-.
January 3, 18f6-3w
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-01-03

The 10th s.ay 81 February A. d. 1876
setseen The hoa.s OF 10 O'clock A. NJ
ehaii sell a, the Goer Of the Of
1he Clerk OF the District court. in IN =
Burlington. Des Moe.a coan,v, Iows
".sfs.the following several tracts of land,
N Ass.u o. "a OF the N Et Sec %. town
5.s ~ N Range w. beginning at the
aac' q said quarter, thence west along
lion iaae fourteen chains eixteen links
70 mound, then south deg 50 min
eight chains FIFTY links TO post.
a'g. {. fve chains eight links.
a y deg. +. eight chaias eighty
! ~, Pssf. then n. eight chains fifteen
80 sest Fifty links to Flint creek,
~. .'cag said creek to the section line,
~ along said line eleven chains to
'eg'sning, containing 'hirty-nine
y part Of the El Of The S Ell Of section
-. ,ssee'P No 20 N. Range No. 3 W.
As- tshe >. E. c"rner Of said hal { quar-
Az. vest along the section line thif-
hm "a links, TO lime stone, then
-cne chains niuety-six li.ks to
NM = deg. f thirteen chains fifty
Esisae poet. then south along the
&,ls.s eighteen chains forty y-eixht links
& n =, beginning, containing t~enty-
N UV acres. SAID tracts Of land TO
NJ as hightst BIDDER tor cash. Said
d. esveyed TO me Is Trustee for John
f&ags snd ~ such Trustee l shall
fes. usle which was conveyed to me,
~ same 10 Oe good, but not war
JWo tttia
Hin. RICHARD NOBLE,
Trustee, &c.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-01-03
Administrator sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ will on Saturday the 10th day Of January,
1876, expose to sale at the residence of the late
john Pickup deceased, in Burlington Des Moines
county, Iowa, all the personal property of said
deceased Consisting ofhousehold furniture, an
excellent span Of horses, cows, drays, one cart,
wagon, harness, &c. Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, of said day.
TERMS OF SARA credit of six months will
be given on all sums over 1--WE dollars, by the
purchaser giving bond and security, eli sums oi
i've dollars and under cash in hand.
dec 20 0'45-3w J. HAROLD, Admir-.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-01-03
Coffee.
Cigars.
Flour.
NEW GOODS.

TIME undersigned has just returned fton the
l. East. and Is now receiving fresh stock or
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
consisting IN part Of the following:
Prints Of every variety. new atyIes,
Alpaccas Lawns, herinos and Cling haa.s. n
Shawis, large and small,
IiGens and Cambric..
Linen and Cotton Table Cloths
ladys Satchtls
tidkfs. Cravats and Suspenders
Pilot. Beaver aud Broad Cloths. Tsv
Cassimeies, fancy and plain, sfe8stA ns{
Sattinctts. and Ky. Jeans. r-fAssn
Flannels, wool aud canton 4s
Iinseys. faucy aud plain,
Fancy wool cravsts.
Brown aud bleachcd muslins. w
Tickngs. drills and checks
Fine mix'd and fancy yarns,
Hosiery. gloves and mtts.
blanktts ot fine quality.
Thread. needles and pins,
. HATS AND CAPS OF fashionsbi. styles.
BLoTs, SHOPS and BRCGsNs, OF all kinds, anA
biackng and Brushes,
SuEENSN ARE, fashionable and assorted
GROCERIES.
Sugar. Coffer and Nolasses,
Imperial, Gunpowd.r, Yoens lfy son 4 Bfack
Teas,
hiadder. copperas and Indigo.
tasterO Oh, tatchup Mustard Y Pepper saues.
Cocoa. Raislus and Dried Eurrants
Tubs, Buckets, &c dc. Also, FISH or ".
rions kinds, all Of which are offered al vsrv r.
dutea prices for CASH or Produce. NV frisu,ls
and tie pubic generally are invited to call
THOMAS HEDGE.
Oct 4. 18l5-f