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DENYING ONES NAME

We have long been convinced that strong drink
will rob a rnan Of friends. home, wealth, health
and even life itself, but Cassius NJ Clay tells a
story Of a man, who in consequence ofhis love for
the creature was led to deny his own name. which
is one step further than we had ever heard Of
The mans name was Bently, most confirmed
drunkard, who would never drink with friend
or in public, and always bitterly denied when
caught little too steep, ever tasting liquor !
One day some bad Witnesses concealed themselves
IN his ROOM, and when the liquor was running
down his throat, seized him with his arm crook.
ed and his month open. and holding him fast.
asked him with an air Of triumph All. Bently
have we caught yon at Iast-you never drink.
ha % Now one would have supposed that Bently
would have acknowledged the corn Not he -
with the most grave and mex pressible face he
calmly, and in dicnifed manner" said - Gen
demcu, my name is not Bcnllyl"
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VIM. ]. ROWLAND, d. C.

Pursuant to the above decree, have appointed
THURSDAY, the 18th day of January next to
commence the execution of the orders therein to
me directed; and will continue the same from
day TO day, until completed. All persons therein
interested will attend if they think propc) AT
my Office, on that day, between the hours of 10
A. M, and P. M, with their testimony and ex-
hibits. JAS. &. HOLLADAY,
Commissioned in Chanccry
Commissioners Office.
Portsmouth, Dec. 18th, 1915. s Dec 3I-w5t
Dec 3 Commerce st.
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JAMES H. HAIL. Manufactnror Of RUSS

JAMES III. HALL, Manufacturer OF Russia
- and American Sheet Iron, Brass, Tin Zinc,
sc. &C., respectfully Informs his friends and the
dublic generally, that he is prepared to exc
cute all orders in any of the above branches with
neatness and despatch. He has Just received a
supply of Roofing Tin, and Russia and American
Sheet Iron. Persons who may want Roofs Gut
ters laid, Stove Pipes &c, will please give him a
call, as he is satisfied that he can and will do
any work in his line of business cheap can be
done either in this place or in Norfolk.
He has on hand an assortment of Parlor, Cham
Der, and Office Stoves Parlor and Chamber Crates
with all the fixtures completes which he will dispose
OF very low. Also general assortment of Hard
ware, consisting in part of the following articles,
viz: t.f
Polished Steel and Brass Head Shovel and longs
Jamb Hooks and Cinder Shoves,
Table and Desert Knives and Forks, "a Variety
Scissors, Shears, Pen aud Pocket Knives,
Tea Trays and Walters,
Candesticks. Shutters and TRAYS.
Sad Irons, Waffle Irons, Hair and Wire Selves,
Brittania and Japaned Spittoons,
Britannia Tea and Table Spoons,
Soup Ladies', &c, sc.
Together with general assortment OF Hollow
Ware, such as Ovens, Spiders, Pots, Kettles, SC.
great variety of Tin Ware, &C., all of which will
be sold for Cash.
Those in want of any of the above articles will
please call at his Establishment, West side Craw-
ford street opposite the Market House. ft
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~ JET LEAD Just received this superior arti-
Gle OF Lustre for Polishing Stoves, Crates, Sc
Also BLACK CRATE VARNISH, used for Coal
Crates, Ash Pans Tenders, Back and lambs, and
all other iron utensils used abont fire places which
require to be kept neat and clean For sale at the
Drug Store, High street, Sign of the Big Mortar.
Oct Is CHAS. III. HEINITSH, Agent.
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FREE EXHIBITION.

GALLERY and Photographic Dcpots, cstab-
lished in 1910, and awarded the Medal, four first
Premiums, and two highest Honors by the Insti.
tutes OF Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylva-
MIA respectively, for the beautiful colored
DagueTreotyPcs and best apparatus ever exhibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington
City
2O5 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jcwelry Store
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia
255 Broadway, New York
Is Court street, Boston
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
l76 Main street. Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky
- Main street, Lexington do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, ST. Louis and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather in exquisite style
Apparatus, Instructions, and all Materials fur
nished.
Any editor disposed to copy and take pictures in
payment will please do so. Dec II
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BOARDING HOUsE.--Mas sAaAn GaANr.

BOARDING HOUSE.-MRs SARAH GRANT,
I'D would respectfully cali the attention of Board
and Transient Persons to her large and com
modious House, situated in the most pleasant part
of Port smouth, at the lower termnous of Court
street. near the water, commanding full view of
the harbor and shipping. Mrs. G.. is DESTROYS of
obtaining a ew genteel Boarders, to whom she
feels certain she will give entire satisfaction Her
Baths fitted up in neat style, and their use are
free to her Boarders. Terms moderate.
~ b. Two small Houses Glasgow street for
Rent for the next year. Enquire as above.
Oct
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YHITE SLATE PENCILS.-Tl

WHITE SLATE PENCILS.-This is a
w new article, and from the onIV Quurrg of the
kind in the known world; possessing every desira
bic quality wanted to write the Slate, being soft
tree from grit, and very strong and is fast super
sedlng all others For sale at the Drug Store, High
street, Sign of the Big Mortar.
CHAS. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
Also 1000 Common Slate Pencils Oct 27
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aE'LOU R.-li50 bbls Fredericksburg and Fall
a mouth Extra aud Falmouth and Supcrfue
FLOUR, just received and landing from Schrs
Lucy jane" Henry Page" and 'Sarcty," for
sale by JOSIAH Wits
Nov % Commerce strcct
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Terms of ADVERTISING.

o. Ttcelre lines or less make a square longer ones
charged in proportion, and to be paid for in
advance.
Advertisements ordered in only once or twice
week. will be charged 80 cents per squar for the
first insertion, and 311 cents for each subsequent
insertion.
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A TTENTION Ito thc 'ovcrs Of Good Buck
"A wheat Yeast Powders. These Powders arc an
admirable substitute for Yeast, in making all kinds
of Butter Cakes, and have the advantage over tina
article in making the Batter perfectly light and
ready for baking the instant they arc mixed.
Buckwheat and other cakes, when made with
these Powders are less likely to disagree with the
stomach, than those made with Yeast, and as il re-
quircs but few minutes 60 prepare for baking the
possibility of ever having them sour is entirely
avoided.
a fresh supply Of these Powders arc for sale al
the MEDICAL EMPORIUM
Dec % Corner of High and Middle street.
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ALE! ALEII ALEIlI

1NLE4 a III !! ALE =!
kLU> have now on hand and will
a=Grr 81 keep J supply of the very beat A l..
M -fR6fEETTI BANY CREAM ALE, in barrels
DIV 4Eak-ssj E--3 and half barrels, also on draught.
ssse,esz& for family 1t is of the well
known brand, % Read & Brother and is superior
to any Ale ever brought into this market and will
be sold at the lowest prices
Nov ~ S. JAMES.
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SKATING BY HORSE POWER

Is INDUCED at Cincinnati, according to the
Commercial. few days ago some half dozen,
more, men and boys, procured fine horse on
which mounted and ordered to keep
the tow path to the saddle they attached mum
Der of small cords, similar to towlines each
skater took cord in his hand and planted him
self on the ice at distance fffom fifty to seven
ty FIVE feet. The horse was then put under
way, the skaters following at the extension &c
their respective lines at a short distance the CORDS
were invisible, and it looked though the skaters
and the animal we're running tight race.
A VERY SENSIBLE DoG.-We tell 50 many
dog stories that we have some fear that we may
50 run the thing into the ground" as the saying
Isl but the fine New toundand dog of gentleman
who stopped at one of our hotels not long ago,
was sensible one, and venture him in print.
One morning. his master offered him some bran
dy tuddy. Lion was young and inexperienced,
and con6ding. 1t was his first temptation, and
like many silly young man, he yielded The
result was that ne became much excited and per-
formed various undogly antics, peculiar to man
and brute in that state. The next day tho temp
tation was renewed. Lion put his paw languid-
ly up to his head, as much as to say" Excuse
me, if you please--the brandy drank Yesterday,
gave me a head ache. "-Boston Times.
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CRYING ''FiRG" TO ELUDE PURsUrr.-On
Saturday night, Mr.. john Healy, of Fltchburg,
was passing through State street, scoundrel adj
vanced suddenly upon him, and snatched off his
gold watch. Mr.. Healy, about equally quick,
seized the william by the collar. but he broke away,
leaving the collar in Mr. II 3 hand Mr.. II. then
called :" stop theft" The thief followed suit
suit BY crying fire." and amid the confusion
which ensued, made good his escape.-BostoH
Post.
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NTRS. FANNY GOODWIN, can accommo-
WI date a few single gentlemen, and a gentle
and his wife with Board, moderate terms.
For her ability to give satisfaction, she would refer
to any who have boarded with her, Residence on
County street, between Court and Dinwiddie sts
Transient Boarders taken by the day or week
April "a - ..
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KosHa,LRRAAUscH,s HISTORY OF GER

IN MANY from the earliest period to the pre-.
sent time.
Tayior's Manual of Ancient and Modern History.
Reeds Dictionary of the English Language
containing the pronunciation, etymology, and cx-
Planation'oi all words authorized by eminent wii
ters; to which are added vocabulary OF the roots
of English words, and an accented list of GreeK,
Latin and Scripture proper names. The above for
sale by w II. I'll. HODGES & co.
Nov 7
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Dissolution OF PARTNERsHIp There is a
strong desire existing with Of the parties to
the Oregon CO partnership, to effect dissolution
thereof. according to the original articles Of asso.
citation. The Democratic press throughout the
Union. desires the dissolution at the Earliest
possible period and the Philadelphia Keystone
proposes the following as the advertisement:
NoTIcE.-The partnership heretofore exist
ing between John Bull and Brother jamaican in
the occupation Of the Oregon Territory, will be
hcnceforth conducted by Brother Jonathan, solely
on his own account ~
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pECTIFIED WOOD NApHTHA.-Thi.

ID ECTIFIED WOOD NAPHTHA This
IL having recently come into in London as
Ia remedy for Turberculous Consumption. and very
favorable and happy effects having resulted from
it, has induced the subscribers to have some of it
prepared with great care perfectly pure, and high
ly'rectihed in order that fair trial may be made
Of its merits.
This is warranted to be the article so highly re-
commended by Dr. Hastings physician to the
lished the London Lancet, when he ca utions per-
sons using it to be and procure this kind as
an impure article (or Coal Tar Naphtha) has pro-
duccd the most unpleasant and dangerous effects.
II has been used by many of our most eminent Phy
sciaus, with decided success.
Neto York. Jan. LIST, l945. RUSHTIN g. CO.
The above article of Naphtha just received and
for sale by HENRY BUFF,
July 10 High street.
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publfshe0 Ert=gyeeklp.
Corner of High and Crawford SIS, Ports
mouth, IA.
TERMS OF THE NEW ERA.

TERMS OF rHs OLD DOMINION, (wEESLT.)
One copy 50 per year-by Mail. IL
Nv the Carrier, $3.50
6,-To be paid in advance.
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Good mind to pinch yon, SAL said an an
awkward Josey, on his first visit to his rustic
flame.
What you want TO pinch me for, Samuel?
Golly. cause love you sol
Now GO long, Sam, you great hatelull
should think you might be big enough to be ii.
dicul0usp
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7 WILLS, Wholesale Grocery and Commits
u sion Store, Commerce street. Norfolk, Va.
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WILLIAM REID, Wholesale and Retail
w Hat and Cap Store, east side Market Square,
Norfolk, Va.
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MARRYING A MECHANIC.

yonng man commenced visiting young wn-
man. and appeared To be well pleased. One eve
ming he called when it quite late, which led
the Girl to enquire where he had been
had To work 10 night he replied
Do you work for living? inquired the as
tOnished Girl
Certainly, replied the young man; Il am
mechanic
My brother doesn't work, and dislike the
name of "A mechanic and she turned up her pretty
nose.
That was the last time the mechanic visited
the young woman He is now wealthy man.
and has one of the best of women for his wife
The yOnng lady who dsliked the name of a me-
chanic, is now the wife of miserable tool--a
regular vagrant about grog shops-and she. poor
and miserable girl is obliged TO take in washing,
in order to support herself and children.
Ye who dislike the name of mechanic whose
brothers do nuthlng but loaf and dress-beware
how you treat young men WIN work for living.
Far better discard The we-ied panper, with all
his rings. jewelry, brazen facedness, and pompos-
ty, and take to your affections the Gallons handed
Intelligent and industrious mechanic Thousands
have bitterly regretted the folly, who have turned
their backs on honest industry. few years of
bitter experience taught them severe lesson. In
this country. man or woman should be respect
ed, in way of thinking, who curl their lps
with scorn when introduced hard working
man.
(" Protection works the prohibition Of the for
egn article does il ? That Is precisely what
we have attempted to show. > Palladium.
Now, having rot the editor where we wished.
ask him ,chere, when - prOteC ton has work
ed the prohibition" of all foreign articles, is the
Government to get its reUenue2 Must it not re-
sort to direct taxation? Answer us thai, p" Mas
ter Brook. "-.New Hdocn Register
A HYPOCRlTICAL BALLAD-MONGER
Mr.. Fl. Russell. says the New Orleans Picay-
une. on the 5lh of October last. at a concert, in
the city Of Dublin, when about To sing negro
melody of his own composing, thought proper to
indulge in some remarks condemnatory Of the
system of slavery practsed in onr neghborhood
and vitnperaive OF Americans generally gem
tleman present, an lrishman by birth Luuisi-
anan by long residence and adoption. with more
honesty of feeling lhan prudence perhaps, stood
up and told this itnerant vender of mnsirslsy
that he was not speaking the truth. What was
the resnt?-an explanation? Mo- but instead
thereof. general and simultaneous rush towards
that part of the where the gentlemen stood
who dared to contradict the fasehoods put forth
by Russell We trust that when the ballad monger
comes next TO this side of the Atlantic, be will
meet with that cordial support which his conduct
deserves Boston Times
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TNERGUSON s. MILHADO-Lumbe Coal
IL and general Commission business. Wide Water
steet, Norfolk, Va.
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DOBERT BELL, Wholesale and Retail Hat
II and Cap Store, Sign of the Panther, High
street, Portsmouth Va.
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VIM. r.. BOSWICK, Draper and Tailor,
w Crawford street, next door to the Post ONCE,
Portsmouth,, Va. 81 gtsrrr t. H.f
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TAS. A. SPALDING, Manufacturer and Deal.
y er in Guns, Rifles, Pistols, and every other ar
tice in the Sporting line, Sign of the Mammoth
Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va.
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WILLS e. CO., Wholesale Grocers and Com
w mission Merchants, cast end of High street
Portsmouth, Va
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DAINTS, OILS. &c.-Just received supply
L OF Pure Lusccd Oil, Boiled Liusecd Oil, Puri.
fed Fish Oil, (cear) together with large assort-
mcnt Of Glass, White Lcad, Best Varni-hcs. Tur.
pcntinc, snd all kinds of colours For salcat mod
crate prices at the Drug Store, High street. Sign Of
the Big Mortar.
CAAS. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
Also-70 gallons Patent Refined Alcohol. This
alGclc has risen considerably in price. though VIC
will sell at The old price. Those wishing good Al
cohol will please call. Dec II
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N HOFFMAN. Boot and Shoes Manufactur-
L /. err, south of the Market, Crawford street,
Portsmouth, Va
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TT BUFF, Chemist, corner of High and Mid
III die Sweets, Portsmouth, Va.
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II ID. HAYNES, Wholesale and Retail Fur
II. niture Warehouse, corner of High and Mid
die streets, Portsmouth, Va.
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CHARLES I'll. HEINITSH, Agent, Drug
Dyestuffs &C., High street, Portsmouth. Va.
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NOTICE


AN For Baltimore, THREE
III. TINES WEEK. On
VES:s::::::a NI22aaT~ and after TUESDAY, the
10th instant, and until fur
ther notice, the Baltimore Steam Packets will com
hence running three times week Lea, ing Hun
t Ts Wharf, Norfolk, follows Tuesday,
thursday and Saturday afternoons, at O'Clock.
on on mond y, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, at
we same hour. JAS. f. HUNTER, Agent
Dec Il. s. p. Co
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ToHN COOKE a. CO., Dealers in Foreign
d and Domestic Dry Goods, High street, near
Middle street, PortsmOuth, Va.
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VIZ HI HODGES a. CO., Wholesale and
w Retail Dealers in Books, Stationery and
Fancy Goods, Crawford street, Portsmouth Va.
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lIrILLIAM WOODWARD, Notary Pub
w lie and Scriv veneer, General Agent, Convey
ANGER aud Collector, will attend to all business
trusted to his care with promptness and despatch
NJ Office on Wide Water Street, head of Roa-
,okc Square. & rt....'. fna. ft.#..lr July
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STEPHEN JAMES, Wholesale and Retail
y Dealer in Family Groceries, Wines, &C., Mar
ket Square, Portsmouth,, Va.
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INTERESTING TO SCHOLARSHIPS.
The attorney general Of Canada, west has ex-
pressed an official opinion that aliens cannot be
employed as teachers under the existing laws Of
the province, after the first of Jan, lS49.
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- - lalr trial of w. ii. STARR's Patent Camphnc
lamps, am convinced they have superior, if
;ahnanoy and economy be considered. Being anx-
i 4us 70 afford as much light possible TO the Pub
ne G, nave consented to act as Agent for the man
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q WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
- Law Portsmouth, Va.
ms Office in Rourke'e New Building, Hi oh street
here he will be pleased TO see all persons having
business in the line of his profession. Sep Is
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-14

Congressional.- On the 9Th nit. Mr.
lNGERsonL brought forward his charges
against Mr. WEBSTER. The charges were
founded on extracts from the secret re-
cords of the nation, which the Presiden.
had previously informed Congress, were
kept under a seal Of secresy TOO sacred
for him to break. 1t appears tina. Inger.
coll got hold Of them and held them up
as charges against Mr. w. l. appeared
tina! nothing serions against Mr. Webster
was proved by their presentation. After
Mr. Ingersoll had made his statements,
through the courtesy of the House, he
was followed by Mr. Ashmun Of Connec.
ticut in one Of the mos! scathing speeches
of the session. He exposed the true char.
arier Of Ingersoll, showed tina, he had
been himself turned out Of office by Gen.
Jackson. for his public defalca,ions, and
proved him to be a notorious slanderer
and unworthy Of The coun'enance of hon.
orable men.
Two committees we're subsequently, ap
pointed, one for enqniring into The man.
ner in which lngersoll obtained access TO
the secret records. and the other to in
quire as to the truth Of The charges made
by Insersoll against Mr. Webster.
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ice Cream. will be seen by The al
vsr'isement that Mr Pinengsr has given
an invitation to the ladies and gentlemen
OF Burlington "a attend an ice cream party
this evening. fee Of charge. The enter.
sainment will be postponed to the first
fair, evening eff the weather is no, propi
,i"rs to nigh. The Bans ale especially
iavised.and they will doubtless discourse
msst eloquent music.
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Dogxerreoiype.-To all who wish to
traMsfer their iikenes.es to their pos,eti,y
in the cheapest yet mos, accurate form,
they can easily do so by calling on Mes.rs
Ward and Johnson nnder the Hawk Eye
office. There are number Of strangers
attending Court A. we'll as our own CHI
Gems, who may no, get better oPPor'u
ni.y. From The specimens we have seen.
No are convinced tina, Mcssrs w. and j.
understand their business and will give
satisfaction. The room is very pleasant
and the Ladies would do well 70 CALL