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From the Boston Eagle.
VICTIMS OF IMPOSITION

Inc Bangor papers state that thiry-seyen des-
tliuie Germans arrived in that city the other dav
In a vessel from ST.. Thumas. They had been
Induced, by some unprincipled persons, to emf
Crate, and defIaUded of all their money. (neae
three thousand dolars) on their passape from
Berlin to that place. When they arrived tbers
they discovered the imposition, aud took passage
IN a vessel for Bangor, the citizens of 81. Thomas
having raised seven hundred dollars for them.
and provisions for their support on the passage
Travelier.
we are glad 10 see by paragraphs similar 70
the above, which are going the rounds Of the
press, that public attention is being awakened 10
Tie knavish tricks and frauds of shipping agents.
TO induce the ignorant, and therefore easily de-
Inded people Of the old world 10 imHigrate to this
country. The carrying business is very profta-
BILE, and The more live freight they can cram lnto
The fUrecastle of a packet ship. the more pro6ta-
bile il is for the owners. PTincely fortunes are
sometimes made in a very short time in this waV
Indeed il answers as an excellent substitute ior
the slave trade, IN which to invest surplus = apitaI
And If we may believe all accounts, the in,mi.
grants in some o! our ships are kept ON nearly sa
short allowance, and are confined 10 about as
small space as are the miserable beings on hoard
a slave vessel. But the positions Of those enoau-
ed in these Two different branches Of business arc
very different. In the one case, The participators
are guilty of ~ptfacy-in the other, they strut
about change-l looked up to, and almost worship.
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III NEW MIRROR.

This sterling publication of long standing in
the city of New York, has been engaged in pub
fishing a thrilling political romance under the title
OF 1894, or The Power Of The S. F." We
have read the numbers, so far, with much atten-
ton, and deep interest, and hesitate not 10 pro-
nounce the author, a man of profound sagacity,
and well acquainted with the i%ntrigues and work
ing of the political machinery that abounds in the
city of New York. His exposure of the connec-
sion and ramifcation of vice and crime, uniting
all classes of society, has called out some con-
domination from squeamish persons, but with us i,
is received as a valuable and verilable history of
the times and tricks of New York. The las,
Mirror makes the following announcement, and
TO those who wish an agreeable and instructive
weekly visitant we would advise that they send
on the price of subscription. So, without delav
to the Publisher. Address Mr.. II. FU1rrR
Editor New York Mirror.
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OUR FLAG!
THE PUBLIC MEETING.

Ihe meeting held last evening was well at
tended, and although not much was done. as
Will be seen by the proceedings which we pub
fish, we hope an impetus has been given, that
will lead to favorable results. The Committees
appointed have an important duty to perform, and
will, we trust meet the crisis like men ; on them
now dcvolves the fate of the town, and every one
named in The lis, should be a, the Town Hall
promptly. 1t is no child's play they are engaged
in, but a duty thai, requires the coolest heads and
most sagacious minds.
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From the Union.
GEN. NORTH

A few weeks since we alluded, in general terms.
to The position of this distinguished officer in The
army OF the United States. IL was unnecessary
Tor US To specify his name. No one could mistake
that " towering plume" which had been so unf,r-
tunaiely missing al the battles of the 9th and 9th of
May-the i'll starred events which had prodpced
his absence from the feld-the ardent anriie,v
which he tell 20 re'aPrea: pom the theatre Of The
war.to share It's honors, 10 lead the van-lhe strong
assurance which his character gave Us that he
wanted hoihlng but opportunity TO distinguish
himself In Inc service ofhls country. fihere was
one officer IN the army Cor whose nubIe paIIantry
and generous ardOr any man would be safe in
pledglng his life, that officer was Gen. WORTH
And nobiy has he justified his confidence, and re-
deemed those declarations. Gen. Taylpr. with
the noble sympathy which so highly graces the
soio'er, gave Worth the opportunity, which he
burnt To emmy. He ermitled him to lead the van
at Monterey and he has truly distinguished him
self, as much by his discretion as by his chiyaIry
One would have supposed that Gen. Worth would
have been hurried by the strong motives which
act"ated him, 10 :" pluck danger at the lannon's
monih, aud rush into the heat Of battle, without
any regard to consequences. But such was not
Inc case. Gen. Worth Iecollected how much de-
penoed upon his cooIDess-how many lives were
at slake-ii0w many brave men might be sacrj6-
ced by too much impetuosity on the part of their
leader. The most brilliant achievement of the dav
was his but it is difficult to say whether We
are to admire most his ardOr or his coolness-the
galianlry he displayed, or the iOfbearance which
ne exeTted towards his men. At all events. he
has added new laurels to his brow and 81 COM
plelely had his character attracted the admiration
OF me world, and his peculiar condition had so
much won the sympathies Of his comrades. that
Triumph Is sufficient To disarm even envy itself.
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Or VERA CRUz, Sept. 18Th. lac.

AOtOs
Gentlemen The Vixen steamer, Comdr. j.
r. Sands, arrived here on the 23rd, with Com.
NJ. G. Perry on board, who will assume the com
mand Of the Mississippi, relieving Capt. Firz.
hngh, and hosting tho red flag. Commander
Mckenzie will probably be his Flag Captain.
Those changes will make an efficient shin of
that magnificent steamer, and will doubtless have
an Important effect upon the operations Of the
bIockadIng squadron. Hope spreads itself rapidlv
amongst the dropping spirits Of the officers. and
exercises IFS wonted influence. NV
The arrival Of The Vixen is the fire, ,,..,i..i
reply TO the requisiliOn Of Com. Conner. mada
months ago, for small steamers with wh,rb f. ~,
along the coast. With two such vessels ss 49, @S
supplied with twelve or fourteen hours coal ,bo
abortion" the description of which occupies so
conspicuous a position in the columns Of the Ame.
rican papers, would have been prevented from
exposure to tie tender hearted-Or lender honored
public.
Algarado could possibly have been taken, on
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Sunday afternoon.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

A writer in The Wisconsin Democrat, speaking
OF Judge Mason, says: 1.-The Navy will be
greatly pleased with his restoration TO the head
OF the Navy Department. The Judge Che adds
is one OF the best men in the country, and his tai
ents OF that high order that qualify him for any
station TO which he may be called.''
We think the Judge is justly a favorite with
the people of this country. His administra,io
of the Navy Department prior to his acceptance
OF the appointment Of Attorney General met with
universal appreciation.
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THE YANKEE DOoDLE.n

After The manner of the London Punch, we un.
derstand has made lis debut in the city of New
York. Please send on your . exchange" Mr..
DOODLE, and we will see what can be done for
you in this quarter. We have some funny fell
lows aud lovers OF fun in this section, and we
have no doub! we can furnish YOU a " few rocks"
to help you along, at least we will give you the
valuable assistance of the New Era so shove
along this way. We copy the following interest
ing religious correspondence which appeared in
the Yankee Doodle" from an exchange paper
yn'Ss- presents her respects TO Miss-
and would be glad of her company to Grace
Church this afternoon.
Neto YOrk,-'46.
Sunday afternoon.
Mtss-s compliments to .Miss-and re-.
grets that she is unable TO accompany her to Grace
Church, as she is unfortunately only dressed for
St. Johns.
NeW Y0rk,-'46.
,CUnHou on.rooon
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n ANNA's LETTER.
Gen: Santa .anna, Commander in Chief of The
Li6erating Army. 10 Gen. .8lmonie. Minister
Of Mar ofihe Republic Of .Merico:
AToTLA. Sept. a, 1876.

~ ~ r.
tone o'clock in the morning
DIR l have received your favor of this date,
acknowledging a decree issued by the supreme
Government ofthe nation, embracing a prooramne
OF the proceedings adopted to regulate a due ceIe-
btatlon OF the re establishment Of The Constitution
nl 1874, the assumption by myself of the supreme
C"ec"U'e power, and The anniversary of The glo.
rious cry Of Dolores.
My satisfaction is extreme to observe the en-.
thusIasm with which preparations ire made TO cele
orate the two great blessings which have fallen
upon THIS Matchmaker independence and her liner.
'y-and J am penetrated with the deepest Orali.
'ude to md that my arrival at The capital will be
MADE 10 contribute TO the sUlemnities of so great
an occasion. In fuTtherance of this ohjec, shall
make my eniree IN mat city to. morrow at mid
day, and desire, IN contributing nv share Io The
National Jubilee, to observe such a course as NAV
best accord with my duties TO my III
of my heart-and with the respect due TO tho
sovereign will Of the people.
] have been called by The voice If nv felIny.
citizens 10 exercise The office of Commander in.
chief Of the Army Of the Republic. was far
from my native land when intelligence of this re-
newed confidence, and Of these new obligations
imposed upon me by my country was brought to
me, and | saw that The imminent danoers which
surrounded her on all sides. formed the chief mo-
I'VE tor calling me TO the head of The army. | now
see a terrible contest with a pefhdiOus and darinu
enemy Impending over her, in which the Mexican
Republic must reconquer the insignia Of her glory.
and a fortunate issue, If victorious. or dissppear
from the face Of The earth, if so unfortunate as 10
be defeated. also see a tteacherous faction
raising It's head from her bosom. which, in calling
up a torn OF government detested by the united
nation, provOkes a preferable submissjon ia C,,eion
dumlnion and hehuld, at last. that after much
VaciIIailOn, that nation is resolved TO establish nor
right, to act for herself, and to arrange such a form
Of government as best suits her wishes. All fbis
have observed, and turned a listening ear TO the
cry Of my desolated country, satisfied thai she
really needed my weak services at 81 important a
period. Hence ] have come without hesitation or
oelay TO place myself in subsection to her will.
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TOWN MEETING

a large and respectable meeting of the citizens
OF Portsmouth,. was held al the Town Hall. on
Monday Evening, 18Th of October, agreeable to
public notice. AT the proper time, A. F. Gun.
bingham called The meeting to order and on his
motion, JAMES MURDAuGH, Esq, was called 10
the Chair, and |. C.. SoHooLFIELD was appoint,
ed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the meeting
Ia a brief address, in which he touchinoly advert
ed TO the present embarrassed condition of PORTS
mouth, and urged the importance of vigorous ind
united action, in order that our accustomed pros.
perity might be attained.
A. f. Cunningham also addressed the meeripo
in a iorcible and animate manner; previous ia
resuming his seat, on his motion, a Committee q,
Twenty five was appointed to deliberate on, mat
tiers pertaining To the interests of the Town. and
to report such action as they deem erpedienl and
desirable at a subsequent meeting. The follow
ing gentlemen were announced as the COMMITTEES.
John Cooke, John Nash. David Griffith. SamJ
Waits. James Nj. Blnford. John A. Chandler.
Samuel M. Wilson. a. f. Cunningham, VIM. |.
Cooke, VIM. Fl. Wilson, Robert Dickson. n
O'Neill, VIM. Outten. Charles Etheredge, VIM
W.. Davis, Thos. Brooks, Jr, John G.. Hatton
Jethro A. jenkins, Arthur Emmerson, S,enben
Cowley. John w. Collins, Jas. Tompkins. John
Talbot, H. V. Niemeyer, and VIM. BenthalI.
On motion of John S Stubs, the Chairman
and Secretary were added to the Committee.
On motion of Stephen Cowley, a Committee
of Ten was appointed 10 devise some plan for the
liquidation of the Town Debt. Tie following
gentlemen composed the Committee
Stephen Cowley, Richard w. Bangh, John S.
Slubbs. John Accinelly, Robert w. Young. Holt
Wilson. Jr., Miles w. Minter, Chas. A.. Grice.
James Jarvis, and VIM. |. Cocke.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JAMES MURDAUGH, Chairman.
|. q. SCHooLFIELD, Secretary.
The Committee of Twenty Ave, [of which
John Cooke is Chairman,l are expected to meet
at the Town Hall, THIS (Tuesday) Evening,
about 7 o'clock 1t is earnestly desired that eyery
individual member will be at his post.
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OF MIR. FOX

The funeral of the Hon. Henry S. Fox, late
pleniPolen'iary of Great Britain 10 the United
States, took place from his late residence in
Washington, on Saturday. The ceremonies were
attended by the President and his cabinet. and a
respectable corlege Of citizens. The remains
were conveyed TO the vault of the sional
burying ground, whence it is expected thew ,vilI
be removed, TO sleep with his respectable sroaa
tiers in England.
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DEATH OF IRIS MYERS.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Saturday morning
says" We learned last evening, upon authority
which we cannot doubt, that an express to Major
Pollard reached this city at 8, p. M, yesterday
bringing the melancholy intelligence that his
daughter, Mrs. w. r. Myers, had put an end 10
her life with laudanum. Thus ends ao,,bo, a.,
Of the awful irapedu y,
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PRICE or FLOUR

1t IS frequently asked to explain The difference
between the price Of wheat per quarter and per
barrel in sterling money. A Canada paper says
that the simple rule by which, every man can az
certain this for himself is, To multiply the price
per quarter by Z and divide by IL; the result will
give the amount per barrel. Thus SO shillinos
per quarter. multiplied by 7, and divided by ~,
gives 32s. 81. per barTsl.
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SANTA Annals FL,OCKS

A. sUpplyfo The army.-Tbe writer in Black
woods September number on Mexico, saws a laroe
portion of the country between Vera Croz and
the city Of Mexico, belongs to the well known
General Santa Anna. The soil of his vast estate
is fertile, but left to It's natural fertility-lhe
General being a shepherd, and said to have from
40 TO $4,000 head of cattle in his nastnres
Should The government quarter the army on him
for a while, would it not greatly expedite their
efforts 10 "conuuer a peace ~
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TO LIVERPOOL DIRECT

The New YORK Journal Of Commerce states
that four new steamers are building by the Gu.
nsrd company, Of one thousand eight bnod,od
tons each, which are to form a direct semi. month
Iy line between New York and Liverpool. Tbev
will be ready to commence about the first Of Nav
next. -Four other steamers Of similar dimensions
are also building by the same company for the
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PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS.

we have no additional returns from Peunsyl-
vania. 1t is, however, generally conceded that
the wings will have a majority in both branches
OF the Legislature, a majority of The members of
Congress, and that Mr.. Power, their candidate
for Canal Commissioner, is elected by a large
majority.
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American lines, to replace other boats, OF to act
on special occasions. The new lines are TO leave
on Saturday and arrive on Thursday or Friday of
the second week.
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NEXT NEWS FROM EUROPE.

The Caledonia left Liverpool on The 4th inst,
She is now due at Boston. We shall have some
two weeks later intelligence by her and also
learn whether the Great Britain sailed for this
country al the time supposed.
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OR,
THE RESULTS OF ROMANCE
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

as we Shall print no extra copies. those who
wish to possess this new National ,NoyeL. will
do well TO forward their names as subsc-ibe,s
early
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ANNOUNCEMENT

" Immediately on the conclusion of :" 1914. or
The Po,cer ofthe s.. F." we shall ommenc in
the Mirror, the publication of an original and
deeply interesting story. by one of our most popu
lar authors, description of City Life and National
Habits. TO be called
The TRlPPINGS OF TOM PEPPER;
OR,
THE RESULTS OF ROMANCING.
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You are rather t%ouchy.'' said the primino to
The match. Then go Of with youIsolr!" said
the match PettishIy, in reply.
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DR.. franklin used to say that rich widows
were the only piece of second handed goods that
sold at prime cost.
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WHIG GAINS

The wing party are clarifying themselves on
their seeming gains in Pennsylvania, and some
OF our own party are correspondingly depressed
Now. the fact is, we have lost nothing except sew
eral nominal ishy democrats, who, throughout the
canvass. were adding strength TO the wing party
by attempting to get into office on wing grounds,
and were continually denouncing the Tariff of
1916. For our part We rejuice in their defeat, as
the next Congress will not he ,rammelled with
their spurious democracy. We have got a real
true free trade man in the person of Charles
Brown, from the Third District, " no tunk ground
decidedly and throughout the canvass against the
Bill of Abnminations ~ of 1912, and we have
los. several TARIFF Democrats, who have done,
and would continue TO do, us more harm that can
the frank and honest wings who have taken their
places. We hope we shall always see that mis-
cradle democracy beaten tina, is afraid TO honestly
avow and fearlessly maintain its principles before
the people. We look upon our loss as a GAIN in
Pennsylvania, which time will show.
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TREATY WITH THE wJNNERacors

This warlike and gallant tribe of Indians, have
for some weeks past had a large Delegation a,
Washington, making a Treaty with our Govern.
ment, alias, permitting themselves to be robbed
by the tchite man, on the most favorable terms
they could make, seeing they cannot prevent the
onward march of the Anglo Saxon. The follow
ing is The result of their visit TO WASHINGTON =
We much admire The naiuete of the correspond-
ent Of The New York Herald, where he speaks of
the liberality of our Government in the GENE.
RoUs GIFT of a new country. to the real and bona
fde owners of the soil.
1.-The Winnebago chiefs concluded and stoned
a treaty TO day with the United States commits.
sioners. on The following basis They are to sur
render all rights forever TO all that tract of land
IN Iowa known as the Neutral Ground, CONSISTING
of five millions of acres, two millions of which
were the property of The Winnebagoes, who had
the right of hunting, also, to The other three mil.
lions. They are To be paid $4,000 fo. it
SoO,OOO cash, and the residue To stand at interest.
The interest TO he appropriated TO the support of
Schools, agriculture, &C., the United States TO
buy them a country north of the St. Peters, and
west OF the Mississippi, near the source of that
river. The tribe not TO be removed within one
year from the signing of the treaty. The dipIo-
matte and oratorical talents of Little Hill have
gained 10000 for tie tribe, as the HIGHEST offer
of the United States commissioners. above which
they said they could not go, was S150,OOO. The
treaty gives them $4,000. Upon the whole il
is a very cTeditable treaty for the Winnegapoes
and a generous one ON the part of the govern
ment, as, in addition to the $4,000 paid for the
lands of the Tribe in Iowa, the government gives
them a new country, sufficient for all their wants.
free of charge. We doubt not that the white
traders with the tribe who came with them, were
of material advantage to them in the good terms
they have receiged.n
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She some time after became acquainted will
young gentleman of slender fortune, 10 who's
approaches she thought she discovered more
the ,imid diliidence of love than she had witness
ed before. She did not check his hopes. In the
process of time, he. too, made offer, but when
she spoke of her fortune he begged her to be
silent. III is 10 virtue, worth and beauty said
he, that pay my court-not 10 fortune. In you
shall obtain what is worth more than gold >
She was most agreeably disappointed. They
were married and the union was solemnized, and
she made him master of her fortune with herself
Il am indeed worth eighteen hundred dollars,
said she 10 him, but hope never to enjoy more
pleasure than feel at this moment, when tell
you my fortune is enc hundred and eighty thou
sand
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THE PATENT GALvANIC RINGS. S

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For numerous certificates of the highest charac.
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and Magnetic Fluid, reference is made to former
advertisements they may be seen at the Office
Only Agency in New York, 1874 Fulton street, (Suu
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To guard against fraud, DR.. CRIsTIE appoints
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is M. A. SANTOS, for Portsmouth, Va, CHAS. ii.
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BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c.
SIGN OF THE CHECKERED BOOT.

Ne1o Store Main street, Norfolk
ENRESH and large arrivals of GOODS are being
a opened weekly at this Store, to which we in.
wife the attention of the citizens of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, and the surrounding country at retail
and wholesale. IL is to the interest of every eco
nomica buyer to make their purchases at this Store
for VIC can you from % to 80 cents on evcry
dollar. WE ARE SELLING CHEAP AND No
ISrAKE.
FRESH ARRIVALS BY THE ANN d.
We have just received by the Ann d, another
large lot of those superior cheap Kip Boots at l75
and $500.
Gents Sporting Caps, Gents Sporting Boots
Call and save your money at the NEW STORE
Sign of the Chcckcrcd Boot, Main street Norfolk
Dec 10 JNO. H. GREGORY.