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THE STEAMER AUGUSTA

This boat which has been plying on the waters
OF the Potomac for some years, has been trans
ferred to the James River, by the Fredericksburg
Company, in order to destroy all the communca.
zion we have left with the North, except by the
round -a-bout way of that Company's Road =
This is movement of Mr. Moncure Robinson.
who has done as much as any other man 10 des-
troy enr Rail Road, and now finding the natural
channel. which Heaven has provided as high
way occupied by honest men, ne has had the
lmpudence 10 send boat here, and asks the citi-
'zens of Portsmouth and Norfolk to enable him TO
break up the enterprise of their own citizens in
the James River Line of Boats, and destroy the
Bay Line, whsh has always been at the service
of this locality, and who would not have in,erfer
ed with the James River, if it had not been for
the successful rascalioy of the Fredericksburg
Company in bseaking up our Rail Road. We
feel surprised that not enc of the Norfolk papers.
have condemned this impudent Interpolation upon
our courtesy. We have not time to notice the
matter further to-day, bat we shall agi,a,e the
question again.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Messrs. Hodges s. Co. have laid on our table
1910 Nos. ofthe Illuminated Shakespeare. which
concludes the play Of CoSiolanas.
No. 70, Library of Select Novels. containing
work from that inimtable and wonderful writer
Eugene Sue, entitled the Commander of MaIta''
No. 10 and IL, Of Harpers' New Miscellany.
being Journal of Researches into Natural
History and Geology of the countries visited
during the voyage of H. M. ship Beagle round
the world, by Charles Darwin, Nj. A, F. r. So
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From the Richmond Enquirer of April IA.
DEPLORABLE EVENT


We learn, by ysstday's cars that on Friday
night dreadful occurrence took place at Char
lolesylIle in the tent of the MeDagerie that was
recently in this city
To The Editor of The Enquirer:
Charlottesville, April IL. 1916.
Gentlemen, Gould you be with Us this morn
ing, you would perceive grief depicted on the
counienance OF every person you meet, owing 10
The unfortunate occurrence which took place at
Messrs. Raymond & Co.'S MeDaoerie las, night
During the performances, and just as one Of the
managers had entered the cage with the lion,
uger' leopard and couger, some Of the audience
approached near the cage. and were cautioned by
enc OF the men attached to the Menagerie not TO
90 so, as serious consequences might ensue to the
person IN the cage with the wild beasts. Some
words ensued between the keeper and one or more
OF them pressing on to the cage, when one of the
latter struck the keeper twice with a cane or
stick, and he struck in return with a stick, and
leveed TWO or three persons, one Of whom never
afterwards spoke a word and died last night about
IL o'clock. His name is Glover, from Alabama.
Two others were seriously injured. and are now
at the Monticello House, Messrs. johnson and
Williamson, and another, Mr.. Warino. less in
jured. While these things, were taking place,
the Elephant entered the crowd, throwing bis
probOscis about, TO drive the people from the ring
Cries OF horror arose on all sides some were
paraysed with fear, and could not move, or be
moved by their friends. Men, lying as it were,
dead on the ground; the huge Elephant driving
out the people; the keeper in the lions cage :
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we lay the following communication from Mr..
mcoloud' accepting the nomination, before the
public, us part of the proceedings:
ST. BRIDES, April l6, 1886
10 JHessrs. James NJ Binford, James Toap-
kms, John W. Collins, Yiiliam Outtsn, and
ii. f. Cunningham:
INSTRUMENTATION communication of April
loth' Informing me that, in meeting of the De-
nocracy OF Portsmouth, assembled on that day,
was selected as candidate for the House of
Delegates in the ensuing Legislature of Virginia,
is beiure me.
Whilst, gentlemen, accept the nomination
with profound sense os gratitude TO the party
which has conferred the honor upun me, could
have desired that the mantle had fallen upon one
more worthy 10 wear it. enter the contest with
determination to use all fair and honorable
means to secure my election but upon the efforts
OF the invncibIe Democracy of Norfolk County
do mainly depend for success
Accept for yourselves, and the party you have
'he nonor TO represent, my sincere thanks for this
manifestation of confidence and kindness
JOHN b. McCLOUD.
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Where? How much7" exclaimed the ex

" Where? How much?" exclaimed the ex
cited assembly.
" Boo! hoo lost two soveregns" and taking
his hand from his eyes. from which he had been
pressing torrent of tears, exclaimed, pointing to
our country friend, who by this time was surroun
ded by the crowd. That big rascal has got
them in his mouthl'
The establishment Of the coun,ryman made him
speechless; and the indignation Of the crowd at
this supposed robbery Of poor boy was unbounded
One of the spectators, caught him by the collar
the sovereigns rolled out upon the walk, and we're
Instantly seized by the boy, while the innocent
countryman, before he could say word. got kick
ed and beaten; and had he not taken the police
man, who now made his appearance, back to
where he had shown the money, would have been
taken to the Station House. The sovereigns, Of
course, We're a total loss
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[From the London Times, March 81

In the way of concession and argument on the
Oregon question, little now remains TO be said mr.
done by the British government. The stronoes,
desire has been repeatedly expressed on our side
10 terminate this controversy. Our case has been
stated with such moderation, and our claims con-
nned TO such narrow limits. that nothing but ex-
treme presumption. rather species of hostile
iniatuatlon, on the part of the American demo
Gratis, could lead them TO suppose we could make
any further abatement of our rights We are in
actual possession of rather more of the OREGON
territory than we have ever claimed as orr own
because as long as the joint occupa ton lasts the
concurrent rights of both parties extend over the
whole country We have at our disposal annie
means OF defending our rights. We had never.
at any period IN the history of our country, less
reason to recoll from war, or to fear the result
oil a contest with any power, but more especially
with the United States Yet we, on our side
have strenusive hostilities
we know not what course Mr. Polk NAV in
tend to pursue after the notice for the abropation
oil the treaty OF joint occupation has been duly
given and we shall await with more curiosity
tnan alarm the enterprises which may be project
ed Tor the purpose of expelling British subjects
from district of which we happen to command
me coast and the interior. the Indians and the
FORTS The world is perfectly aware that Eng
land is not the attacking party. and that we are
content to leave matters in Oregon as they now
are.
If the Americans mean anything, they mean to
dispossess us of what we hold. At the same
time, If this intention be avowed by The Cabinet
OF washington, or if it be disclosed by votes of
money and warlike preparations, which imply a
hxed determination to engage in this absurd and
nagltlous contest no stale is bound 10 tOat To be
attacked. Mr.. Polk has already instructed the
American Minister in London to ask for an ex-
PLANTATION of the activity in our dock yards. His
own conscience might have given it to him his
own language has put us upon the defensive and
although the termination of the convention of
1871: by notice, is no casus bel, yet the DISPOSE
ton indicated by that notice, and the means
which may be taken to carry that disposition into
effect, may hereafter furnish ample ground of
suspicion, of remonstrance, and finally of hosiii
Ties. bold and manly course on the part of the
British Government will probably not be without
good effect in the United States and it will
undoubtedly command the unanimous SUPPORT Of
the people of Eng land"
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OUR FLAGI
sE TO A CORRESPONDENT

A writer, signing himself g Fais Dealing"
caused communication addressed to MS, TO be
left at the Ferry House on Sunday morning. AS
1t Is contrary to our custom to insert articles of
that nature, without the real name of author, un-
less we intend 10 take the responsibility upun our
selves, we will be much gratihed to have the au
thor avow himself before we consent to publish i,
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THE OREGON QUESTION.

We learn from the Washington papers that in
all human probability the question will be taken
on the Oregon Notice, in the Senate this day;
we pray that such may be the case
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[From the Liverpool Mercury, March 81


The friends of peace, humanity and civilization
will have read with sorrow and Indignation the
latest accounts from America, of which we give
summary In another column. One more chance
of pacific settlement of the territorial dsnnte
now existing between this country and the United
States has been cast contemptUously aside, by the
reckless party that are now doing what is in them
to dishonor democratic institutions and principles
by exhibiting them in practical alliance with what
were once deemed the Characteristic vices of ar
bitrary governments. The proposal of a ioint
submission of the Oregon question to arbitration.
twice made by Mr.. Pakenham on behalf of Great
Britain (27th December and 10th Janaary)-
first, TO the arbitration of some friendly sovereign
OF State, and next, TO that of mixed commission
OF jursis and civilians-has been twice rejected.
The President. it is but too plain. does not res,
on tne point OF right, but on something else The
foil practical import and probable consequences of
these proceedings, will better appear when we
are in possession of the debates in Congress, i'm.
medlately subsequent to the communication of the
intelligence to that body. For the present, we
can only say, that government, which, on such
grounds. rejects the civilized, humane, and Chris
tan mode of adjusting an international dispute.
and refuses 10 " assume" the possibility of a
doubt or limitation attaching to claims that have
Oeen tne SUBJECT OF olpiOmaUc litigation from the
earliest recollection Of the Oldest living statesman
in either country, renders itself answerable, be-
fore God and man, for whatever may follow. or
course, IN the meanwhile, until we receive IL
dngs OF very different complexion from the last.
there is nothing for Great Britain to do but to ACT
on the principle announced by Lord Aberdeen to
Mr.. M'Bane, that " il is wise in peace to prepsre
for the exigencies of war Leaving the responsi-
blity of all acts and measures tending to war. to
rest on the shoulders Of those who adopt them
We are not going TO begin any war. Anv dis.
tDrbance of the status quo must be the doing of
the government and the people of the TJni,sJ
States. We may add that we do not bv anv
means regard the case as practically closed aoains,
pacific settlement. The healing and peace
csmenting powers oftree commercial intereomrss
bet'oeen The too countries yet remain 10 be
tried; and we are much mistaken if the intelli
gence of the approaching repeal of our corn and
provision Jaws do not prove efTicacious in dis
posing the public mind Of America to rational and
peaceful councils. Mr. Polk may, perhaps, by
and by, make the unwelcome discovery that his
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[From the London Examiner, March ~

The Americans seem determined to he ORIGINAL
with moral, political, and international laws.
all and exclusively their own. Their standard If
right, of logic, and Of honor, are quite new quite
different from anything Of the Kind received or
admitted by anterior, and Of course inferior races
OF men. Our diplomatists seem sadly puzzled
how to meet or deal with arguments so novel
which at bottom are neither more nor less than
an appeal 10 war, and reckless, though sopbisti-
cal, provocatlon of it, After failing. for second
or third time, in negotiation, our envoy MI
Pakonham, proposed to refer the partition of the
territory to ar6ltration-to any arbitrstion-tbat
OF sovereign, that of any body of iurists mr.
eminent men. The answer Of the American il n
curious specimen Of evasion Mr.. buchanan saws
he could never refer the question to arbitration =
lie might, indeed, refer the question of lille. nro
Vided the decision Of that title ended in nothing
OF was in favor of America. But to put il in the
power OF any foreign arbiter TO take away terri
tory from the United States. that was inpossiblo
IN tact, the only principle on which the American
Minister would negotiate upon, OF submit to arbi.
tration, was the old and well-known one If 81
win, you LOSE According to Mr.. Buchanan's
role, the United States can never submit To arbi.
tratIon question Of territory. Where land Is
concerned, the Americans reserve exclusive to
themselves the Office of deciding on their own
right, as well as that their ANTAGONISTS. Wbv
conine this principle to territory Ifit he "a,
iIonSl and sound It equally applies to all rights
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On motion, it was
hesotued, Tha, the proceedings of this meet
ing be published IN the Portsmouth and Norfolk
papers, and the Richmond Enquirer.
JOHN p. YOUNG, Chai, man.
A. f. CUNNiNGHAM. Secretaru
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stances, and that i, is the duty of the Democracy
to lay aside all local and petty jealousies. and
private d'ssensions. and rally agans, their natu-
raj opponents and thus aid in securing Demo
cratic Legislature.
RESOLVED. That we will use every honorable
means to secure the election of the candidates
above presented to the public, To witt
For State Senator
WILLIAM TATEM.
For Delegates.
Col. ISAIAH CHERRY,
JOHN b. McCLOIID
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The snorer turned over suddenly upon his side
and the effect awakened him.
whats the row, neghbor? p he endured of
the Yankee, who stood over him with LIGHT.
hsowI Thunder and liqht'nn !--ain't yer
dead yetf Wal. reck'n yur'e one of 'em, stran-
ger! M'shpan lhunder's fool to yur'e snorin'
by erasmus! FL sleep in this we're coop to-
night, cuss my pctur!' he added-and in spite of
all the Captains assurances, he went up upon the
deck. whore he lay till morning
At daylight he landed-and, az he parted with
the Captain. he declared that he had heern
powerful thunder in his time. but that chaps
snoring beat all the high pressures he ever heerd
Jest as easy as open and shet,'
PHILADELPHIA, August 25. 1876
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THREE CHEERs"-LUDrcnous SCENE
One Sunday, recently. during the high mass at
~, IN the village of Glen,ariff, Ireland, three
ladies' of the Protestant faith were Obliged to take
shelter from one of those heavy summer showers
which so frequently occur in the south of Ireland
The officiating priest, knowing who they were
and wishing 10 appear respectful to them, stopped
down to his attendant, who was on his knees and
whispered In him. - three chairs for the Protes
.ant ades." The clerk who was rather an
gnoran, man, stood up, and shouted out to the
congregation, three cheers for the Protes,oo,
ladies' - at which the congregation Immediately
stood up. and gave three hearty cheers. while the
clergyman actually stood dumb founded.
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Observation-Disclosures. SC
NEw YoRx Semi I'M, 5p A

NEW YORK, Sept. To, 8 z. NJ.
! am quite pleased to be able to state TO day
that the market continues firm, with tendency
to an improvement Of prices. About 5000 bbls.
Western Flour went off for export at 81. so 81.
62s-looO hbls. superior Ohio at Sd .62& a S475
Southern holds quotstioos at $3.50
lheIa was brisk business done in Wheat,
some loOO bushels changed hands at prices rang
ing from 72 to los cents. ACCORDING to on,I,v
Corn is also improving, a lot of western was sold
at 20 cents. s
Fork and Beef remain stationary Prime Pork
NAV be quoted at So Ct sS.l2A. Mess. at 50 62s.
Wequote the following for Naval Stores, new
Iurpen'ine. S2.75 per hbI-Rosin from SIS to Is.
Spts. Turpentine. 81 a SO cents. gallon.
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From the New York Globe.
REPEAL OF THE NEW TARlFF.

REPEAL OF THE NEW TARIFF.
The Wings have raised the cry Of Repeal
90 y, 'houoh they expected that they could change
I'VE character Of the Senate by making senseless
S,snoT They held their primary meetings in
|S city on Monday evening last, and here is one
" e .9e resolutions which the Democratic Wings
y, me Thirteenth Ward passed on that most SOL
e'nncholy occasion:
y, hesotoed, That the contentious spirit that has
Syssn'ly been manifested by Tho editors of several
my papers in this city and elsewhere. deserves
luxe from the body Of the Wings at large and
&c oiscIaltoing all desire to restrict the freedom
~ 'he press, we deem it duty we owe to the
''U'e' to ssy to these editors, we look upon your
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From the Baltimore Republican.
WHAT is TO BE THE NEXT WHO
EPV


In one Of the D'Israeli's political novels area,
stress is laid by "hanger.on and whipper in"
On the vital importance of good cry Doubtless
20 20 party contending for victory, without any
n"eu pohtIcai principle, good cry is absolutely
necessary to give them the slightest chance of
ever making good fight. The Wings are now
d, loss. A month or six weeks ago. they were
pruning themselves on having Just what thew
wanted IN the cry for the repeal of the Tariff
put they have now walked up from their deIusive
dreams. The Patriot admits that tile penpIe 90
soou' their business just if the Tariff of 1912
nsd not been disturbed Yes, the more the new
= "'h IS examined, the more will il be liked by
'"ose who are in favor of protection We intend
20 show, in few days, by aid of the tabular
statement in the Union, how much protection is
gwen 10 manufacturers and miners by the Tariff
" io4o. those only can cOmplain who reject
cn'rely the doctrine that nne men must be taxed
~ oIoer that the capital Of the tenth NAV be more
Pohtably employed. But the advocates of free
Made are too happy to have gained even what
Wey have. They rightly deem it great tri-
u1nPh to have abolished the minimum, and to
substitute ad Uatorem for specific duties They
orc content with what has been done, and will
10" vail with confidence TO see the working of
ciples r'''-
The cry of repeal of the Tariff, we think, has
IIedfIy died away already. Indeed, we might
ave expected as much when it was first raised
~ Webster. With such a parenlage, the bant-
ing IS naturally of sickly constitution and moth
'9g ont the most profuse expenditure on the part
" our Boston friends can enable it to prolong it's
I%'Serable existence for a few weeks. As it must
ing: ''' ''''o"-
g Since so early was done for,
wonder whatI was begun for"
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ANOTHER VOLUNTARY TRIBUTE TO
WISTAR'S BALSAM


Winthrop, Kennebec County, Me-, Aup. 10. lS45
Dear Sir If my testimony in favor of your val.
liable Medicine will do you any good or be of any
service to the sick and afflicted, you are welcome
to make such use of it you please. For seven or
eight years have not enjoyed perfect health In
the Spring OF 1874 had some cough, | was then in
Worcester County, Mass, and applied to a Physi-
clan. who gave me some cdicne, but it did not
relieve me. ! was not able to work during the
summer. Last fall was much worse, so reduced
by coughing, and sweating nigths, that was
obliged TO take my room. My physician tried in
vain to remove my cough, and restore me to
health, but did not expect TO recover however
concluded to try Wist9r's Basam of Wild Cherry.
was then troubled with very frequent spells Of
coughing, night and day; before had taken one
bottle, my cough was easier | continued to take
the Medicine until was able to leave NV room
have taken several bottles, and think Wistar,s
Basam of Wild Cherry has cured me; at least I
feel as well, and as strong / have for twelve
years. JOHN NETCaJE
am acquainted with the subscriber and belive
his statement to be true.
HOWARD y. LOVEJOY
BE careful and get the genuine DR. WISTAR,S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY None gennine
unless signed by !. BUTTS. Address all orders to
SETH w FOWLE, Boston, Mass
0c5' particulars Dir. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, to be had of the agent
acknowledgements, &. ri HEINZ fish A ocnt &.
Norfolk, VI. a. SANTOS, and also bv DruGgistS
generally in this State.
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NOTICE OF PETITION.

Notice is hereby given. that Petition will he
sent to the Next Legislature of the State of virgin
la asking for an Act of Incorporation of the Town
and privileges enjoyed by all other incorooratcd
towns in the Stale of Virginia municipal, judicial,
and executive and asking for a Ferry to run
across inc hlz9oeth River, touching at some point
in the City OF Norfolk to be allowed to carry freight
and passengers, the proceeds of which to be appTo
Prated to the liquidation of the debt and taxes of
Portsmouth. Sent 10 1916
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HONEH,S Seeding STRAWBER-
a KY (of which the largest berries are from .
supposedly
rms season being more preferable to plant the
above thaa the spring will commence ordering
rom me Nurseries such quantities as may be dc :
sired. The Strawberries produced last season from
plants sold by me, have placed it beyond doubt
that - respects size, favour, productiveness and
any other kird of Strawberry -."I,
~ For sale by Philetus Phillips, Mddetown Point,
New Jersey, or by his agents, NJ. A. SANTOS, for
c p ana vicinity, and CHAS. II. HEINITSH,
for Portsmouth and vicinity
Also, RED ANTWERP RASPBERRY PLANTS
Being Agent for Samuel J. Custom, of Nor ris-
town, n. j., will take orders for Fruit, and Orna
mental Trees, Ever greens, Shrubs, Rosesa and Flow
ers vi every quality. Sen 10
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CHOLERA MORBUS AND BOyyEI

CHOLERA MORBUS AND BOyEJ,
~ COMPLAINT.-Dr jaws No. 8 South Third
street, IS willing to guaranty that his CARNIINA-
TIVE BA LSAM will cure Diarrbea, Chocs, Fri.
ping Pains, Cramps, Cholera Morbus Summer
Complaint, and other arrangements of the Stom-
ach and Bowels, in ninety nine out of hun
dred, and in less than half the time they can be
effected by any other means.
1t is extremely pleasant, and children arc fond of
it. II is equally ofIrcua for adults as children
and when the directions followed. The Gen.
uinc for sale at the Drug Store, Sign of the Big
Mortar. CHAS. II. HEINITSH, Agent
SEQ 1
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III r. wet and rainy season is fast approaching,
IL when every house ought to have a Guuer'
more especially now, tin is cheap, the advan-
tages are simply these, you have rain water for
Washing, you have water in case of fire, and you
save the foundation of your house from rottinp'
owing to the drip from the caves Please leave
your orders with DANIEL S. CHERRY
Sep Under Old Dan,i,;on O6ico
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VOCAL MUSIC. H. HEWITT, Professor
v OF Music, respectfully informs the citizens of
Portsmouth and its vicinity, that Re will commence
Series of Lectures Vocal Music Mrs. Young's
Portsmouth Female Seminary, soon as a sutfi-
Gent number of Pupil shall be obtained. His sys.
TEN OF instruction is peculiar to himself alone and
has met with extensive favor in New York Balti
more and Washington.
For further particulars, apply at the Seminary
Aur %