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Jack Mormon.-An exchange
asks for the origin of the term Jack
Mormon. We will giveit. Several
years ago a certain conspicuous pol
itician, having been unsuccessful in
his efforts to procure office from
honest men, thought to try his for
tune in Nauvoo. He, accordingly,
presented himself to the heads of the
church as a candidate for baptism.
While walking into the water by the
side of an elder, to be immersed, he
accidentally stepped into deep
hole in the river. The elder, to save
him from a watery grave, made a
lungc athim, seized him by the ears,
and so stretched them in the effort
to pull him out, that ever afterward
they were the most conspicuous part
Of his person. This accident stop
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and furnished him with the means
of visiting England. In Calcutta,
Dwarkenauth is principal of the
chief banks-he has the largest num-
Der of shares in the Oriental Steam
Navigation Company, and travels in
his own steamships. He is Unita-
rian in creed, as was Rammohun
Roy. | assure you that | have not
in the slightest degree exaggerated
in these remarks respecting his en-
ormous wealth, but have rather I'M
derstated the matter. He is living
at the st. Georges Hotel Albemarle
street, at the rate of 100000 year
this | know to be a fact. ! con-
ceivc that all this will interest the
readers of the Atlas, and Americans
generally, from the fact that the
Baboo is about to visit America"
I'm AuStralian's Noti0n Of has
State after DeaM.-In a recently
published work, 'Eyre's Journal
may be found the following:
Mr.. Moorhouse, who has taken
great pains in his inquiries among
the nations around Adelaide, upon
questions of their nature, states that
they believe in soul or spirit-a-
pitukutga-separate and distinct al
together from the body, which at
death goes to the west, to a large
pit, where the souls of all men GO
When all are dead, the souls will re-
turn to their former place of resi-
dence, go to the graves of the forsa-
ken bodies, and inquire, "Are these
the bodies that we formerly inhabi-
ted?" The bodies will reyly, "We
are not dead, but still living" The
souls and bodies will not be united /;
the former will live in trees during
the day, and at night alight on the
ground, and eat grubs, lizards, frogs
and kangaroo rats, but not vegcta-
BILE food of any description. The
souls are never again to die, but will
remain about the size of a bow 3
years old.-The most singular belief
said also to be generals, that
the white people of Australia are the
souls and bodies of the black natives
who have risen from the dead, and
returned to revisit the scenes and
persons familiar to them in the for
mer state of being. But the abor-
iglnes are quite astonished that the
new corners do not seem to recog-
nize either the scenes or the per-
Sons-not know even their parents
or their children-or the place where
they lived and died. They suppose
however that the change must eff
feet an entire oblivion of former
things.
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DID Handred was composed by
Claude Giuardinal, about 1854. He
was a citizen of Lyons, in France,
and died victim of religious perse-
cution in l752
Yankee Doodle is said to have
been composed by surgeon in the
British army, in dcrision of New
England troops then assembled at
Albany, for the invasion of the Cam
adas.
Uhdt IS there IN Il name 2-The
names, given by the Pilgrims to their
children, remind one of the days of
Cromwell-where a whole sentence
was sometimes adopted. Mather
had child born at sea, which he
named Sea-born. Brewster, one of
the first elders of the Plymouth Col
ony, man who lived SO years, and
drank nothing but water, of exem-
plary life, had children called Pa
tience, Fear, Wrestling, and son,
Love.
Confentment and Simplicity Of o.
den Iimes.-When Strengthened by
famine, the colonists of New Eng
land were restricted to the humblest
fare-they appeared gay and happy.
If confined simply to clans and oys-
tiers, they could in the words of
Brewster, return thanks that they
were permitted to suck of the album
dance Of the sea and the treasures
hid in the landp At later period,
franklin for long time made his
breakfast out of a two penny porrin-
ger with a spoon, but he says: mark
how luxury will enter families; be-
ing called one morning to breakfast,
| found it in a China bowl, with a
spoon of silver. They had been
bought without my knowledge by my
wife, and cost the enormous sum OF
20 shillingsn
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JOHN ADAMS LETTER

The following Is an extract from the memora-
bic and prophetic Letter Of joan ADAMS, written
the day after the Declaration of Independence
was passed by Congress -
pHUADELrWA, July 18th, l776.
Yesterday the greatest question was
decided which was ever debated in America, and
greater, perhaps. never was or will be decided by
mrn:-A resolution was passed without dis
,cn'ing colony; THAT THESE UNITED
STATES ARE. AND OF RIGHT OUGHT
TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT
STATES.
The day is passed. THE: All OF JrLy,
l776 will be a memorable epoch in the history
of America. am apt TO believe TW he ceie-
br,,sI b. succeeding generations as great An
airersarv Fruir7i. It ought To be commemori-
ted a. the DAY or DELvERANcE, by solemn acts
ordeyaton 10 Almighty God. 1t ought to be sol
rmnizcd with ponp Sto'rS. gamaS, sports, guns,
b,VS. boufreS. and Examinations, FROM ONE END
OF THE CONTINENT To THE OTHER, from this time
t,rryr{ Grrr-r. You will think me transported
with enthusiasm. Bat | am not. am well
aware of the toll, and blood. and treasure that
il will cost To maintain this Declaration, and sup
mort and defend these States, vet through all the
Gloom. can see the rays of Light and Glory
can see that the end is worth more than all the
means, and that posterity will TRIUMPH, although
Won and may rue, which hope we shall not,
i am, &c. JOHN ADAMS
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determine the degree of dryncss which is rcqui-
rcd,) open the cocks and shake the hay out light
ly. thoroughly breaking all the locks with the
fork. But it should not lie spread ont later than
three or four o'clock in the afternoon but should
be put up again, or if dry enough, put in the
barn by this time, lest it contract moisture. II
from the condition of the hay or the appearances
of the weather, there is probability that the hay
cannot be made enough in one day, let it remain
undisturbcd till the weather is favorable.
There are one or two other considerations in
favor of early cutting which we omitted to men
ton above. 1t is admitted by psychologists that
plants exhaust both their own energies and the
soil, more in forming seed. than in the whole
proceeding portion of their growth. Thus when
grass is suffered to ripcn. it gives but little after
growth. and from the exhaustion mentioned. the
sward more quickly dies out.--Ab. Culfiraior
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ANEcpoTE OF Dr.. RrsH.-Dr Rush was perhaps
one ofthe most untirng students that ever lived
Two Young physicians were convcrSng in his
presence once. and one of them said "whcn tin
ishcd my studies when you finished YOU
studies !" said the doctor, abruptly, "why you
must BE- Il happy man to have finished so Young
do not expect to finish mine while live Tine
writer once asked him, how he had been able tc
collect such an immense amount OF information
and facts his publications and lectures contain
ed. Il have been able to do it, replied he, " by
cconomi-ng my time rs Mr., Wesley did have
not lost one hour in amusement for the last thhrl
years And taking notebook from his peck
ct and showing it to me, he said II fill such
book as this once Il week with observations anf
thoughts which occur To me, and collected IN the
rooms of my patients, and these are all preserved
and used
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VOL. XX.---.NO. 3.

~'s
that her terms would be unacceptable. and Mex.
leo declines 10 treat, why then say 80 far the
conduct oftho United Sltcs is reasonable. and
The conduct of Mexico unreasonable and sense
loss. would desire. on all such occasions for
many reasons and in this case for two more
than the rest. to k ep our country entirely in tho
right and 10 satisfy every individual in the
country that II is in the right and that il desires
nothing wrong: and would advise. if were
called on 70 give advice, that this Government
should tender a formal solemn embassy 10 Mex
lco And the two reasons which would influ-
cnce me in the first Place. Mexico Is weak and
we are strong, it is war. therefore, on her
part. against great odds and in the next place.
Mexico Is nerhbor a veal; neighbnr-a re-
public founded upon Our own model. who. when
she threw off the dominion OF old Spain. was
influenced throughout mainly by our example
certainly we wished her success certainly wo
congratulated her upon her change from a vice.
royalty to republic upon our own model we
wished her well; and think now that the peo-
pie OF the United States have no desire 4 think
they have no pleasurc) in doing nor an injury
beyond what is necessary to maintain thair own
rights. The people of the United States cannot
wish TO crush the Republic Of Mcxico it cam
not I've their desire TO break down neghborng
Republic it cannot BE- thcir wish to drive her
back again to nonarchical form of govern
mont. to render her a nero appanage to some
one of the thrones Of Europe.
This is not thought which can find harbor
in the generous breasts of the American people
Mexico has been unfortunate: she is unfortu-
nctc. really believe the Mexican people are
the worst governed people in Christrndom
They have yet to learn the true benefits of free
institutions. Depressed and ruined by domi-
nnt military power. maintaining an army of
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Onward. brothers! though we re weary.
Though the way seems long and drcary;
Pause no, now to view the past,
Finch not finch not Mt the last;
Nerve each heart
To take part.
Till the Ruhicon is passed -
Onward, onward still
Onward for the nations eyes
Are fixed upon rs now;
lIaggard men with dolciu cries,
And men Of thoughtful brow;
Famslcd womcn-tcHrs are stealing
Down their pale checks, as they re knccng
By their babes. and madly pray
That God who gave would take away
Their infants ere the coming day
Engands SONS. We have the power
Britons help rs in this hour;
Place your shoulders To the wheel,
Help us, for the Kingdoms wcal.
Manfuly, with tongue and pen
Tmbtuy as honest men.
God helps those who help themselves"
viii We, then. like stupid elves,
Carclssly
Stand to see.
With folded arms. the misery
That Time is weaving in the wool
Whilst yc codly stand alooi.
Nor lift finger TO assuage
A nations pain What would We ban
Yourselves with dcathIcss inamy,
And desccratc the name OF man
Onward let no aggard heart
Be ranked amid your band
Coward minds that take no part
For the cause in hand
Cased in souless apathy
Talking OF consistency"
Human souls may die for bread
Whit care they--it they are fed,
Still toll we
Faithfully
Firm to win the victory
Onward onward still,
Men of powerful intellect.
Cheer rs on our way
Many noble oucs OF earth
Lend their genial ray;
With our right
Comes our might.
Truth DER error must have sway;
soon will como the gloriouS day
Onward onward still
Onward, brothers though we re weary
Onward, though the way be drcary:
Nerve rarh heart
To take a part,
Till the Rubicon bc prss"d-
Till the goal be reached at last
Onward onward still! Etu.
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!, liuhtpr hn,r tb,n sbo had ,,.ar c,l, In, H.
hoJ boon ~, r 7''I II ,,,'u c,', .c,, s''iVc shc
. ,,,orni,, ,,, n.iti, a. - III .,
nnnd her service %ain ,o , 1I mo W."
siro That !, should io ',s .1u n,e, u.,
Aunt Uottv and ovc;,od an nJoGnoJ ;ooia,'
and dislike Of ,orson ybo so o,,;,, ,,J ho!
ycIc hoIn,oJ W,hont ovno,I,, h;, ,,'J
to hersolr what ,ynrc bor on ,,,n,iras sl '
derod poro, to r,tbor all tho s,roa,,;,rs 81 tt,o
kitchen and CONT into , smou r;lo nn,I Ioa,., !.
on fine rronicr limo nc bcr noirbhor,s nrn,n;so,
Percy von,nrod to sk tmiJr whether ,ho ,,,;,J
would moi blow i, obout and sbo rocoi,od I, hny
ON the ear for her impertincnrc. # cbanccJ thnt
Mrs. rairwcathcr. ouito uninton,ionnllv hoard
the words aud the blow. She rave Amt Hot.
tvs anger quite time enough ,o cool thon stem
ped into the court. and after orronginr divors
little matters. she called aloud TO her domestic
"Sallv. how came Won TO leave this nile Of dirt
here Didn't tell Won Miss Turnnnn,v w,s
very neat PRAY make haste and syyccn if mn
wouldn't have her sec if ON any account
told her would try to keen everything nice a.
bout the premises. She is so portirnlor herself
and it is Il comfort TO have neat ncirhhors =,
The Girl who had been prcviouslv Instructed
smiled as she came ont with brush and dust-n,n
and swcpt quietly AWAY thc milo that WINS i,ton,
dcd as declaration of frontier war Rnt .no,h.
err source of annoyance nrc scntnd it.clc ,,h;c,
could not be ouitc so c,silv disnosod Of Amt
IIctty had n cat. a lean scr,rrv ,rir,,l tb,t
looked as if she were often kicked and Seldom
fed and Mrs F,rwo,tbnr had e., r.;,,,, IL
tie doc. ALWAYS rcodv for , cnnor JIn ,nal, .,
dislike TO moor novcrt,.-.,riclnn Toh ,ho f..,
time he saw her and mn co,yi,o oa,,IJ ;ndroo
him to alter his onnion III n,,,n ,,',. pinL
but no was cvorvtLin,r h,,, ,,;ri, H., h,,,.;an
his nrchborv roIa,in1s popr ' ri, co',iI navy "
ic",,''"S' 'oor ap coula ncV,
with rro,y ond "hort S T' La J. ., S r.n,
nnnJ bor ont Of ho, s,,.
into tbo bonso v.i,h hor G,, III n' '''' "'i '
c,o, yor.nrod ~ L',.n I;,,,, h VIM, ,'.'
s,nn tha c,o,o,, v,, ~, ,h, a.ah ,I ,i "yol
,nopt bor ,,.o, :lo,aI H., Ii H. ''n' ~. ''',-
,,.:.h Nh. o,,I Nv WIZ" MINI 1t, iicr
"," ~, = .N W, u'i G'r' ana on ne
him +, was shnn3 s ,b "a Nn, f, .c'.
lcnn L,, to ,,.orr,, ti,ir ,,o,.I w. ''S ~
Fnirvrotbrr invited Tobbo r. dino md nod,
much of hcr and r,tion,l,, crdo,,oroJ 10 taanl,
her to eat from tbn s,,no nl,to Rn, p;,l, ytnr.
div resolved 10 h, scoIdoj FIST. ,h,+ bo ,yonId
H. cou,d NOT have boon rnro firm i, hi onnn.
sition. if ne and Toh h,d Lolo,ood 70 Er,ri,,,,
scot. in Cbri..,nf. VIVA e.. ,,i,.rn, ,,
p,ttinr 'roh ON tbn hnoJ ,nJ rnn,o,;n,. ,L,
point with him. he would nj fines moniG,.t !, de-.
'-r,o or inIirro"c, .,,,ur,;,,,, ,aIn,.
but the moment he was loft f., his own rrco will
he would rive the invited ouosfo heorty cuff with
his paw. and send her homo .nittinr ike 4 small
stca.n orrn, Aunt II,t;y con ;Jnr1i II hnr ,I,,t,,
to c.,.r tlls .nirIi alri it, was 100 much for her
patiencc to see Pink undertake TO assist in max
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An American newspaper has been established
at Matamoras, published weekly. 1t l, the same
press, on which We're printed the proclan'uonH
ofthe Mexican General One side is printed in
Spanish, and the other in English,
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BURLINGTON FREE PRESS.
Published at Burlington, Vt.
Nv -. W. &. CLAR kE,
Editor and Proprietor.


70 Village subscribers who receive the paper bv
the carrier . $500
Ifpad in advance, . 2,5t
Mail subscribers and those who take il at the
Office. invariably, 49,. . 200
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted on the customary terms
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The Picayune says mosquitoes are like doc
tors, they never let blood without running up
biV
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From the Columbian Magazine
CHE Nriebtor- tit Caw.
BY l.. MARIA CHILD.

Who blcsscs others in his daily deeds.
VIII find the healing that his spirit needs:
For every flower in others pathway strcwn.
Contcrs is iragrant hcantv ON onr own.
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THE NEW YORK CONTRIBUTION.
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
No. 81, Wall street, .NetU York.
cApI,pAV G2OO 0OOi

0C5.DR. JOHN II. YOUNG, respectfully in
his friends and the Public, that those wishing
his PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, will leave their Orders
at his Office during the day, and at the Crawford
House during the night, and they will be promptly
attended to. Dec. &c, 1915.
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command of the ST. Lawrence will give gain 10
America equal in extent TO our loss, thereby ire
bling her naval power, while it leaves her with
no rival or enemy in the morrill,
The Standard says
1--WE cannot perceive upon what plea we can
resist such movement on the part of Canada, if
i, be resolved upon; or even defend much longer
the granting of supplies TO meet tho cost of our es-
Establishments in that country"
Well, if Canada ,cil come, and England con-
sents, she is welcome. The gain on our side,
however, is greatly over estimated. The River
ST. Lawrence would be Of little value, in com
mercial point of view, as the great bulk of the
business would pass over Canals and Rail
raods Our Canadian friends would DO tho great
est gamers by the proposed union.
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80 RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, in Isle
EAV of Wight County, Va, about the middle Of
q January, my NEGRO MAN ALICK, he is
10y rather of Il dark complexion, about 81 years
OF age about fec: high he is very stout, and
walks with sling; he is also very intelligent, he
heeps his hair shaved off the top of his forehead.
lie had on when he left Oil Cloth Cap, a Brown
frocl Coat, with side poe kets; be formerly be-
iongcd to Joshua ii. King, in Suffolk, Va. AliCl
is acquainted in Smithiicld, Suffolk, Portsmouth
and Norfolk. think that it is likely that ne is
lurking about one of these places. 1 will give the
above reward of $50 for the apprehension and de-
livery to me of my Man Ahck, or securing him IN
any Jail, so that get him again.
March l2--2m JAMES NJ. COUNCILL.
Spring SUPPLY.-NEW YORK BOOT &
~ SHOE STORE. We ha VIC Just received by the
schr Belle, a large assortment o. SPRING GOODS,
to which we invite the attention of he citizens of
Norfolk, and the public gene ally. We are ma
king rich addition TO our L dies Department and
especially invite Their attcn on. We arc now
opening Led'es Black and Co cured Caters from
S 25 upwards.
Ladies' Patent Leather Buskins and Tics, very
beautiful and neat article which we arc now offer
ing very low
Infants Buskins and Ankle Tics
Also-Just received, ca -cs Gents Morocco and
Calf Boots and Bootccs.
few boxes Gents wrought Slippers in cyerv
variety of colour
Also cases Bows Morocco aud Calf Booiccs.
MUSICAL CLOCKS.
We have just received from Agent in New
York, two very elegant Musical Clocks, to which
we invite the attention of the public, being of do
mcstic manufacture they sc well worthy atteu.
ton
New York Boot and Shoe Store next to the Far
mets' Bank, Main street, Norfolk.
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M EDICAL NOTICE.-Dr. A. BRAINARD
I've offers his Professional Services to the citzc.s
Of Portsmouth and vicinity HIS long and sue
cessiul experience, both Il Surgeon and Pbysi-
ian, while connected with the United States Ser
vice in Florida land the u S. Arsenal Arkansas as
well as previous TO that time, and after his gradua-
ton as a Student of Medicine in the State of Ohio
in 1870, lead him TO tender his assistance to the af-
hicted, with confidence. And he trusts the MANY
wounds nc has received in the service of his coun-
try, Tor which he has received the warmest thanks
of many of the highest in the land, will at least
prove nobindrancc to issc rvccs and the confidence
OF his felloS|citizcn5 in this community. His Of
fee is next door TO Mr. Spalding's, the Gun Smith
High street, and his residence at Mr. Nathaniel
Manning's, next door to his Office, where Inc ma
at all times be found, except when engaged at the
U. S. Navy Yard.
JOHN p. YoUHe. NJ. d.
Doct. HESRY Burr.
ARMIsrEAp COOKE, NJ. D.. Norfolk
THOMAS LAwsoN NJ. D., Surgeon General Il 6.
Army, Washington, d. G. Feb
pooK KEBPER.-A Gentleman who is .
81 superior Accountant wishes q situation in
some good Mercantile 'Iousc as Book Keeper -
Any House that may want good Accountant will
Portsmouth, Va. Jan 10
SKATING, PLA STEERING. &C.-Tbc nm
y designed takes this method of INFORMING his
friends and the public generally that he il now pre-
pared to execute all work in his Inc such as STA
TING. PLASTEBING, STUCCO and ORNANEN
TAI WORK, also JIaiteDushing and JDHiicning
IVats, Stating and Pasicriue repaired in the neat
est manner. The bscrihcr from his practical
knowledge OF INC Business feels confident that he
can give satisfaction TO all who will give him their
o. Orders lcft at the stores Of Mr.. Jos. A Bu,.
soLY or lHos' BROOKS Will meet with prompt at
tention FRANCIS J.. BENSON
N. y. Persons in tho country havino, Plastorin,
to do will find IL to their cdyHtopc to rive hin, .
call, or by letter. directed to bun Portsmouth, Va
Jan OF" +. j.. -.
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$50 REWARD.

SPECIE FUNDS WANTED.-'rhc Sub.
~ scribcrs will pay premium for Specie or Bank
Notes, payable in Norfolk or Portsmouth,
March 81 JOHN COOKE co.
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MARRIED.,
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PoRrsMo UrH
WEDNESDAY,, March %.

WEDNESDAY,, March %.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Herald, Russell, fun Baltimore
Steamer Curtis Peck, Davis, FIN Richmond
Sloop Fashion, Powell, from Nansemond with
produce to the master.
Packet sloops New Packet, Adams; A. T Shuttle,
Wheadon, I'm Smithfeld, produce to the master.
Sloop Damsel Blunt, from Burwell's Bay, pro
ducc TO the master.
CANAL COMMERCE.
Schr Janet Rudder, I'm North Carolina, corn to
M. Ferral, and cotton to Reid s. Anderson, and A.
Il III. Harris.
Schr Curiosity, -, from North Carolina, with
shingles to j. Gordon s. Co.
Schr Ann Hunter, Grigg, from North Carolina,
with corn to Williams, Staples s. Williams
Steamer Albemarle, having in tow schr Stag
and barges Sarah and Cleopatra, I'm North Carroll.
ma, with corn, cotton, lard tar, &C., 10 Reid &
Anderson, aud A. s. ii. Harris.
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DRIME RED GLOVER SEED.-lO Dbl,
IL landing and for sale by JOHN C. DODD,
March 90 ct Commerce street