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TREASURY DEPARTMENT., )

Z,
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Department addressed to the Secretary of
the Treasury, developed and distinctly endorsed
thereon Proposals for Revenue Steamers,'O until
II O'clock of the Both day of April next, for
the following materials work and equipments re-
CURED Tor the iron revenue steamers Polk and Wal
kcr, now under construction At Richmond, Va,
and Pittsburg, Pa.
1t is to be distinctly understood that all tho worl,
shall be executed in the best manner, and subject to
the inspection and approval of the experimenting
other officer ordered by this Department and
that all the materials and equipments shall be of
the best quality, and subject to like inspection and
approval at the places Of delivery, Richmond and
Pittsburg-all packages necessary in the transpor-
taoD to be provided at the expense of the contract
Printed forms of Proposals. eoutncrating the ar
ces required and character Of work for each class
and each vessel separately, will he furuished To per
sons DESTROYS of bidding on application to the col
ectors of the customs at Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, or TO Captoin Henry d.
Hunter, at Richmond, or Captain Richard r vans
at Piusburg. The Collector of the Customs at Nor
folk Is likewise furnished with schedules for dislr.
button to persons DESTROYS OF making offers.
Mr.. Capcs, constructor at Richmond. will exhb.
it plans of the work, and give every information
required at that place, and Mr.. Carpenter, con
structor at Pittsburg may be consulted the same
subject application to the collector of tho Gus
toms at New York from the goth day Of March Tin.
stanD TO the 18th day Of April. and to the collector
of the customs at Baltimore from the 10Th day of
April to the 18th day Of April at which places MIR
Carpenter will attend on those dates and from tc
2lsi day OF April to the closing of the contract at
Pittsbure, Pa.
ShipwrighPs work, Sails & sailn,aker's stores
Joinet's work, Ship.chapdIerv
Rigging, Nautical instruments,
Rigger's work, books, and charts
Painters work, Boats
Spas Cabin and ward room fur
Blocks, niturc.
Sufficient sureties will be required for the faithful
performance Of tho coutracts aud any difference
arising relative to the quality Of articles furnished
character Of work executed, shall be submitted
to the decision of two arbirators to be chosen
by the government aud ono by the contractor
who, falling to agree shall choose third and their
decision shall be final. II. J. WALKER
Secretary OF the Treasury
Three times week until A ril 18th i'm the Wash
ington Union and Intelligence. Philadelphia Key
stone, Richmond Enquirer, Portsmouth, Va New,
Ere; New York Globe, Boston Post, Baltimore Ar.
gus, and Prtsburs Morning Pcst. March 81
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GROCERIES.-17 bags Rio Coffee, % boxe
VI double and single Loaf Sugar
20 bbls Crushed Sugar
200 boxes American and London Mustard
100 do Ground Pepper and Alspicc
100 do jackson and Dalletps Candles
300 kegs Baltimore and Eastern Nails
so packages fresh Gunpowdcr Tea
100 kegs No !, Virginia Lard
so bblg Baltimore Gin
so do Philadelphia and New York Gin
80 do Northern Apple Brandy
LOG do Common Whiskey
20 do Philadelphia Cordial
20 half bbls Scotch Snuff
300 lbs Indigo
IS half pipes and or casks Cognao Brandy
40 boxes No. and 2 Chocolate
so do Pipes
900 lbs Wrapping Irvine
20 hhds Western Sides Bacon
ALSO,
2OO0 packages Manufactured Tobacco
1 500 bbls Superfne Flour, for sale by
JOSIAH WILLS.
April II Commerce street.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

"a YODER'S CELEBRATED HORSE
rw7-1Fl " LlNIMENT.--1h his Preparation has
hIy&Ask.S given general satisfaction for more
NE% w than forty years. 1t is well known
HaSxesg2zSSsand extensively used by the old Ger
man Horse Farriers throughout the United States.
1t is used in some of the most troublesome diseases
with which the HORSE is affected such SPAWN
and Ringbone, Old Strains, Swellings, Stiffness of
the Joints Calls produced by the Collar Saddle,
Strains of tho Shoulders, Strains of the Stffie,
strains of the Hvugh Strains of tho Whirlbone
Strains of the Knee Strains of the Pollock, Strains
of the Pastcrn and Coffin Joints. 1t very soon
cures old or fresh Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, &c. and
gives instant relief in the Scratches.
This Liniment is highly recommended to Far
riers, Keepers of Livery Stables, Wagoners, Sta &c
Contractors and private Gentlemen owning Horses
as an invaluable remedy and should be constantly
kept in their Stables.
The Genuine for sale at the Drug Stores of c.
III. HElNlTSH, Agent, Portsmouth; NJ. a. SAN
Tos, ROBERTSON s. CoRNIcK, Norfolk /; and CAY
NOR d WOOD, Richmond. April l6
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NOTICE,

NOTICE.
ATESSRS. NATHANIEL #. WILLIAMS, and
1fI GEORGE w. POWELL, take notice, that,
You are not inhabitants of the Common wealth
of Virginia, | shall at the house of Collin w.
Barnes, in Northampton County, State of North
Carolina, proceed to- take the Dispositions of Ncho-
las Boon, Etheldrcd Fly, Noah Odam, Eveline Ed
wards, and others to be read as evidence in suit
now depending in our Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery, of Southampton County. Va,
in which |, and others, arc plaintiffs, and you and
others, defendants. shall commence on the
Goth day of May, and continue from day to day,
until finished at which time and place you can
attend if you think proper.
March 26 JEPHTHAH r. POWELL
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FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES
FOR THE NAVY, 1916 u.
NAVY AGENTS. OFFICE

INOTIOIK, ApTlI 2Ist, I54b. :
SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate will be
- received at this Office, until ~ O'Clock on the
goth May next, for all the Fresh Beef and Vege.
w on this station, commencjno ON the Ist JnIv
next, and ending the both June, 1877. TO DO de-
liyered on board the ships in the Harbor, at the
Yard, and at the Naval Hospital, the same may
contractors; and upon failure to do so at any time
either in quantity or quality, the contract shall be
null and void, and the ten per cent retained from
all bills shall be forfeited.
Beef and the usual supply Of Vegetables will be
furnished together, but offered for and charged
separately, as also irish Potatoes when required in
lieu of something else, and each article must be
offered for by the pound.
Bond with two approved securities in a sum not
exceeding double the estimated amount of the con-
tract will be reqcired for its faithful performance.
GEORGE LOYALL,
April 2l-Tutd Navy Agent.
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An lrlshman cautions the public against har
boring or trusting his wife Peggy, on his account.
as he is not married to her. Another, recon
mending cow. said she would give good milk
year, after year without having calves, because
II run IN the breed, as she came ola cow that
never had a calf
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THE ARMIES ON THE FRoNrIER.

Apprehensons of conflict between the Anne
rican and Mexican forces on the Rio Grande. not.
withstanding the orders of both governments not
10 commence hosllities. begin to be entertained
IN consequence of the Mexicans arrestng two OF
our soldiers, with three horses. and then refusing
to surrender them. Gen. Jaylor's forces number
about third of the Mexican. Now, in our opn
Ion, we ought to have at least half many as the
Mexicans, who intend to concentrate sixteen thou.
sand men on the border in less than month and
we 'hlnk there slevery reason To believe that Con
gress will Immediately comply with any reasona.
bic request for increased forces on the frontier
should the President deem il necessary 10 send in
a message to that effect.-.N Y Sun.
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T'AXES.-Those persons in arrears for TAX
4 ES, up to the present date, will please remcm-
Der that the time has long since passed that they
should have been settled. The subscriber under
present circun stances, can give further ind Ill
gencc, (unless he advance the amount now
due, or uncoccted, which he is unable to do, we're
he willing,) must compel ALL TO settle on The first
Call, or levy in every instance, without regard to
persons. The interest on the amount uucollectcd
would consume the whole of the subscribers paw
for the past year were it to remain uncollected much
longer; therefore wish this notice to apply to all
The subscriber will also inform those who pay
Taxes in Portsmouth that he has been appointed
the Collector for the present year, and in conse.
quence of tho opposition he met with, from few
of the droncs of Portsmouth ; who not only applied
for his situation, but actually tried to undermine
him, which compelled him to take il under circum
stances which will allow him to indulge persons
whatever; consequently, he deems it his duty to
sny that the first Of July is the longest indulgence
that can be given and hopes, under existing cir.
cumstances, that nc offence will be taken at the
course which necessity compes him to pursue
April II WIN. PORTLOCK. Town Col.
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VIRGINIA CONVENTION OF THE
UNIYERSALIST CHURCu-

VIRGINIA CONVENTION OF THE
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.
TTNHIS ecclesiastical body will hold its next an
Il nual Session at Bellehaven, Accomac county /:
to commence on WEDNESDAY, May 9th, and
continue till TUESDAY June End
large assemblage of persons believers in 90 the
common salvation" are expected from Richmond,
Baltimore, and many other places. The lay and
clerical brethren generally, wherever scattered
abroad, are most cordially invited to attend as hu
siness of vital importance will come under con-
sidcration at this session
1t is hoped that the delegations from all the
Churches will be complete. Ample preparations
will be made for the largest kind of a gathering.
The Bishops of Richmond and Baltimore are ex-
Pected TO be present at the opening of the Convcn
ton.
Steamboats, leave Norfolk on Mondays and Thurs
days, and Baltimore on Mondays, for the Eastern
Shore of Virginia. ]. r. WEST,
JAMES WARD.
Bellehaven, April, Isi6-Apri %
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% Can Consumption be cured Scores of i'm.
pudent lmpostors advertising their worthless
nostrnms as a certain cure for Consumption even
IN Its confirmed and advanced state Believe them
not. 1t is absolutely false They tell their lying
tale to deceive the wasting invalid and rob him OF
his money. DIR. WIsTAR-s BALsAM OF WILD CHER.
RY will cure the diseases that lead TO Consumption
and thus preuent it. 1t will also cure Consumption
in its mild and incipent stagcs-bcfore it has got
fast and fatal hold Doct. Skillman, of Bound
brook New Jersey, says that it is the best proven
tive of that disease he has ever found in his long
experience He also uses it after cure is hopeless
and AYERS that it aeviatcs the suffering and rem
ders the patient more comfortable than any medi-
cine ever known. This Balsam has effectually
cured many who supposed they were in the last
stages of this frghtful disease. Let not the des-
pairing and emacated consumptive entirely des-
pond till he has given it trial He may yet
cover Let him not fatally mistake the stage of his
disease. Try in time. Be sure to get the genuine
Wistar's Balsam. limitations abound.
BE careful and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed by J. BUTTS. Address all orders to
SETH w. FOWLE, Boston, Mass.
Or For particulars DR.. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, to be had of the agent.
Agents-Portsmouth, G. III. HEINITSH, Agent;
Norfolk, VI. A. SANTOS, and also by Druggists
generally in this State.
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DED BUG POISON.-rhc Subscriber has re.
40 Gently prepared quantity of that superior
BED BUG POISON, which is so we'll known in this
community ar excellent destroyer of those trou-
blesome insects that frequent the Bed Chamber du-
ring the warm season.
Persons wishing to be clear of such nuisances
would do well to call, and purchase bottle of it,
as he is confident that it will give entire satisfac-
ton. III. BUFF
April IA Corner of High and Middls SITS.
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05-DR. JOHN p. YOUNG, respectfully in.
orms 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. 26. 1915.
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THOMAS YAYEM

VNO BUILDERS.-I would inform builders
Il contractors and others, that am prepared To-
put ON Tin Roofs at the shortest notice. in the best
manner, and ut reduced prices Also Cutters and
Conductors put up in the best style, and ma terials
warranted. will refer to any person who has en-
pioyed me. All kinds of jobbing done in the best
possible manner. Copper Work of every descrip-
ton executed, and eve"y other kind of Work in
my line done with punctuality and dispatch.
DANIEL $. CHERRY,
April % Under the Old Dominion OAire
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NEW SPRING DRY GOODS.-JOHN

nj Il w SPRING DRY GOODS.-JOHN
In COOKE & CO., opening their Sprin y
assortment of New and Fashionable GOODS, which
they invite the buying community in town and
country to cali andscxaminc. Their Stock is large
and embraces every article usually called for in
their line of tradc-all OF which will be sold at a
small advance by retail and wholesale.
In their assortment will be found Il beautiful col
lection of new style Bcrrigcs, Bazoreens, MusIins
Lawns, Ginghains, Shawls, Scarfs, Neck Tics,
Cambricks. Chcckercd Muslins, Furniture and
Cambrick Dimitcs, Thread, Cotton, Laccs. Edg-
ings, Gloves, Cotton and Silk Hosiery Parasols,
Parasolcts and Sun Shades, (cbcapD Sill, and Cot
ton Umbrellas, Furniture and Garment Calico,
meres, to which VIC ask particular attention OF the
Gentlemen.
Linen Drilling, white and co,ored some very SUI
pcrior; Oregan and Texan Cords Gold and other
mixed Twecds for Summer Sacks Black French
Summer Cloths, of superior quality; Window
Shades; Curtain Muslin; Musqucto Netting, &c,
&c. April Is
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THERMOMETERS rated by Solar Transit
~ Observations, with their errors of Greenwich
mean time infinitely ascertained by
Nov 2l-M6m EDWARD l.. YOUNG.
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TENHE Members OF the Y. M S. /. Society are re-
Il quested to meet at their Hall on This (Tues-
day. Evening, at seven O'Clock. A full attendance
Is requested,
BY Order, JNO. o. LAWRENCE
April 2S Secretary
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AEOLASSES. Landing from schr Belle, from
I'VE New York, and for sale low by
April IS j. WILLS, Commerce street.
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ZONES 81 SONS s'z.-I5O Jones & Sons SIS
- just received, Tor sale by j. WILLS,
April is Commerce street.
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NEW YORK CONTRIBUTIONS
INSURANCE COMPANY

INSURANCE COMPANY.
TVNHE Subscriber has this day received notice
4 from the Company follows:
The Board of Directors of this Company hav-.
ing determined to discontinue business holders OF
policies are requested to hand them in for cancel.
ment."
On the receipt of the Policies issued at this gen.
cy, the subscriber is directed to give the ceItifi-
Gates of the Company for pro alta return prernj.
ums GEORGE NJ. Balm, Agent.
Portsmouth April 2S-tf
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CODA WATER.-Thc Subscriber has opened
~ his SODA FOUNTAIN for the Season, with a
choice selection of Spups, to which he invites the
attention of all who feel disposed to indulge in
that delicious beverage
P. S. Terms same as last season, cts per glass.
HENRY BUFF,
April II Corner of High and Middle SITS
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This includes ss bales burnt In ~ York and Southern
The writer of this circular says, in private
communication, As it is important those who
deal or have dealt in cotton should be correctly
: and fully informed as to the prospect Of supply
!. from this country, have taken good deal Of
pains to gather what here present. Many have
discontinued their operations in the article from
Z an impression that the capacity Of this country
Z for producing cotton reached most indefinite
I points hence there was no safety in their buying
/. 10 make any thing on it, My desire is to encour-
+. age, by laying before them the facts, which all
!. can attest, their entering the market again.
We have thus presented to our readers, in as
condensed shape as possible, the valuable infor-
nation contained in the circular of our intelligent
correspondent, and have no doubt of its import
ance being properly appreciated
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THE DEFENDED.

Every is ready admit the duty Of giving offence
TO Others II Of the universally acknowledged laws of
the society in which units live pcsceaby with all
around and avoid any thing which may estraDge
ment and produce angry and bitter feeling and be who
only violates this law, and ncedessy rates and povokes
proves himself unworthy Of the blessings which civilization and
society intended 10 If every acted in
offensive manner the component parts must be broken up
and must again retrogade into soaness and barbarsm
for is only by mutual respect and good will that society
cohere and exist "I is the glory Of man, says the
cred proveb, ito pass transgreson and II is the
tucs wisdom and the best philosophy sometimes shut
eyes insult when there may be reason fear
entirely unprecedented AT all events shall
meet in Nc world with quite enough Of Offences unless
insults and wasting strength and destroying peace by
fighting with the wind Our scrutiny best turned
to ourselves that may he offenders, and ia
voabe Judgment formed respecting the conduct and actions Of
Others that may not be offended While may be
tha' in the crowded path of life ourselves do intend
to wiuly against Others though may sometimes
bic against them, must hope and believe that they
turn have intention Of offending us though they may
times accidentally osc their The duty of endu-
has undoubtedly its proper limits but II is wise deter
mnaion not only offend, bu. also TO he easily Of
Tended Every desires that others should interpret his
tons kindly and, where any may be Of doubtful import, to
hope the best and such is the way in which their actions
should he regarded by We're the duty Of taking
offence thought Of and better understood the peace
individuals Of families OF communities Of nations would
ona 6rme foundation and something would be added the
general amount Of human harmony and happiness
[SELEcrxD.
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TEMPERANCE LgGIsLArIoS-The Legislature of MAINE
have enacted law fobiddng the sale of intoxicating liquor
at wholesale retail, except for medicinal and mechanical
purposes. Penalty for the first offence from 81 to $40,
cond offence S. to $40, with bond of $50 to abatc the
for six months, and FORGETTING all money received for
liquors thus sold
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FAIRrAx CouNrr, VA.-We learn that considerable
number of farms in this county have been sold within
time. Several sold good prices the first DAY
Of the Court Besides others the farm of the late Henry
Hedges sod under decree Of the Court, Mr. A. H.
Ives, Of Pennsylvania, at seventeen dollars per
About twenty-sevcn thousand in this county
held by Northern seulers-Fairtar Ncns.
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yarn and Manufacturer four wheat oats corn turpenine,
tobacco and lumber, all of which paying we'll
raised and manufactured in this Stale.
Cyyp cOnsunpfon, and stock Of Cotton Of the United
Staes last four years. Inclusive Of stocks and receipts Of
4 1916, up to mn july,
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With regard % the future prospects of the consumption
cotton, need not NY that within short period all serious
difficulties have, in the satisfactory manner, been
moved and upon permanently prosperous basis The great
difficulty that has always been apPrehcnded respecting Oregon
has been amicaby disposed Of The duty breadsus into
Great Britain, than which could effect
happy results repealed The railway mania has
been arrested the prospect Of the harvest every where
usually fne. Here Is combination Of favorable
the cotton interest We see too the English Parliament
about do themselves and Brazil Justice the adjustment
of the duty and, too, it is iutmaied
that the TO promote their trade with China they
template the abcIshment Of the duty They both
that would greatly promote the trade Of England,
and bear voby upon your supply and their demand for
your cotton All that done promote the growth of sugar
and coffee in Brazil and open TO them good market, will
make that people better customers for cotton manufactures
and diminish their culture to that extent Of the MATERIAL
sugar. have before remarked, will always be made be-
fore cotton. H $685.
With these all in view think will be ascerained that
the consumption Of Europe this year will be 10 per cent
what it was last say. 80. ............ 1900, 900
And this country, say. 500, 900
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CAPITAL THE CorrER BUsrxEss.-The number Of
companies engaged in the copper business in actual opera
tons about 90, andths capital
Boston to have entered the most extensively into the
business
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PREcIous SrosKs-Agate is found in abundance in the
copper and silver region Of Lake Superior We have
beautiful specimens in the possession of Dr. Hawks Of this
city, and other gentlemen. Rochester american.
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The new Custou'-Hou Boston nearly compet-
ed Not splinter Of wood found in the whole cdi-
fee all is Quincy granite and ron with marble Aocrs &c
The roof and dome formed Of solid granite blocks overlap
ping one another.
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So without calculating the increase Of the consumption Of
next on mis year. with the consumption no stock
would % on hand the Let January 1s4s Any doubts
as TO 'he extent Of consumpon Of this year conceive
than counierbs'anced by the possibility Of our crop falling be-
low the figures uss. n - -
have thrown together IN my own plain wsy. the CON
dion and prospects Of this valuable staple and must now
submit to those who make what such state of cir
cumstances they willing take for it. II has been very
plainly told that mud accept Whatever the English
choose to give but the immensely increasing consumption
the continent Of Europe a. we'll In this country rves
excellent rival customers and when We scc that consnp
ton has got ahead Of production, yet 70 learn that CAPT
tas win not step ia and buy 1t than We have been
gsttins, and rcse their own prices The suggestions
present fhrnish no other concluGon.
The busss In cotton the past has been grail
Tying Alhongh prices shade higher than Last year
ssses wce cen msdc with reluctance, and seldom prices
in PcPcrcn ~ falling off Of the CROP and in neither
nor this year havs planters obtained rcmuneratve pces
icc' great Peasuse n congratulang them the changed
Prorpec which can however b best maintained by adher
ing 70 Their discrimination Of dividing their crops and their
interests We have for sale iron castings COAL cotton