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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !

March II, 1916.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Department addressed to the Secretary of
the Treasury, developed and distinctly endorsed
thereon Proposals for Revenue Steamcrs,') until
IL O'Clock noon of the Goth day Of April ne t for
the following materials. work, and cuuipments re-
CURED Tor the iron revenue steamers Polk and Wal
ker, now under construction at Richmond, Va,
and Pittsburg, Pa
1t is to be distinctly understood that all tho work
shall be executed in the best manner, and subject to
the inspection and approval Of the supcrntcn 1ine
or 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 necessal in the Transport
talon to be provided at the expense of the contract
Printed forms of Proposals. enumerating the ar
tcies required and character of work for each class
ana each vessel separately, will he furnished per-
cons deSirons OF bidding on application TO the col
lee ors OF the customs at Baltimore, Philadelphia
New York, and Boston, to Captain Henry ID.
Hunter, at Richmond, or Captain Richard vans,
at Plttsburg. The Collector of the Customs at Nor
folk Is likewise furnished with schedules for disri
button to persons dcsirous of making offers.
Mr.. Capcs, constructor at Richmond. will exhib.
II plans OF the work, and give every information
required At that place, and Mr.. Carpenter, con.
structor at Pttsburg, may be consulted on the same
subject on application to the collector of the Gus
toms at New York from the 30th day of March lin.
stanD to the 7th day of April, and to tho collector
OF the customs at Baltimore from the 10th day of
april to the 18th day of April, at which places Mr.
Carpenter will attend on those dates, and from the
2si day of April to the closing of the contract at
flt'SOurg, IA.
ShPwrights work, Sails & saimaker's stores
Jolne!>s work, Ship chandlcry,
Rigging, Nautical INSTRUMENTS,
Rlggcrs work, books, and charts.
Painters work, Boats
Spars, Cabin and ward room fpr-
Blocks, niturc
Sufficient suretes will be required for the faithful
performance of the contracts; and any difference
arising relative to the quality Of articles furnished
or character of work executed, shall be submitted
to the decision of two arbjrators one to be chosen
by the government and one by the contractor
who, failing to agree, shall choose third and their
decision shall be final. r. j. WALKER
Secretary ol the Treasury.
Three times week until April 2Sh in the Wash
ington Union and Intelligcncer, Philadelphia Key
stone, Richmond Enquirer, Portsmouth, Va. New
Era; New York Globe, Boston Post, Baltimore Ar
gus, and Pittsburg Morning Post.
March 3l--3taw
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PLEASE TO READ THE FOLLOWING
NOTICE -

THE Publisher having received numerous an
4 plications for single copies of DOWLING'S
HISTORY OF RONlANISM, and the AMERICAN
STATESMAN'S MANUAL, from places so rcmot
from Express routes that the expense of freight
would have cquallcd the price of the books, pro-
poses to send them by mail in paper covers, the
postage on which will not exceed 25 cents per vol
umc. II such persons will send the name of their
Post Office, and enclose the = or dollars in gooG
money, they will be presented with one copy O.
Sears Beautiful Pictorial Works, they specifying
which Book they prefer.
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j. til. GREGORY.
AGENT FOR THE ANUFACTURERS
AND FOR SALE
AT MANUFACTURE PRICES.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
TUST RECEIVER 30 cases, each containing q
- CLOCKS, manufactured by Perry s. Shaw
Courtlandt street, New York comprising in all /
different kinds. These Clocks arc warranted for
One Year.
No. 1, The o G and plain Wood Clock These
Clocks are encascd in Maple and Mahogany
Frames, with o G and plain fronts and keep good
time. Price from So so to 3.
No 2, The o G and plain Brass Clock. These
Clocks have Mahogany and Rose Wood Frame,
with G and plain front. Price from So so to
So 80.
No. 3, The Imitation Rose Wood Pillar Clock.
These Clocks excellent time pieces the top
supported on each side by two Rose Wood pillars
Price from So Is to 81 so, former price SIS and
So so.
No. 4, The Day Square Clock. These are a
very excellent and substantial time piece, Ma
hogany Frame, edged with Black Walnut. Price
Sc so.
No. 5, The new style Mahogany Pillar Clock
These Clocks have rich Mahogany Frames, sup
ror Fronts. Price SO and Sc so.
Fo 6, the Maple Pillar Clock. These are also a
new style, and keep excellent time Price S. 60.
No. 7, The Gothic Spring Clock. These arc
Wood, Black Walnut and Mahogany. Price and
No. s, The 5 Day Gothic Spring Clock. These
are are Superior time pieces, with rich Mahogany
No. 9, The 8 Day large Pillar Clock These
Clocks are enclosed in rich Mahogany Frame in
tended as handsome ornament, and keep superb
or time. Price 81 go
No. 10, The Day Column Clock. These Clock.
are not surpassed for excellent time. Price SI2
No. H., The Musical Clock. These arc some
thing entirely new. They have magnificent Ma
hogany Frame, heavy top supported by pillars
on each side, contains excellent Day Brass
Clock, with organ attachment, PLAYING seven
different airs Price $50
J. H. GREGORY.
Agent for the Manufacturers, Main ST., Norfolk.
April
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DAILY LINE TO THE NORTH.
$50 REWARD.

=.
va RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in Isle
&AN of Wight County. Va, about the middle of
g. January, my NEGRO MAN ALICK, he is
--A-Hrather of dark complexion, about 81 years
OF age, about fee; high nc is very stout, and
walks with 81 ing; he is also very intelligent he
heePs his hair shaved off the top of his forehead
He had on when he |, f. an Oil Cloth Cap, Brown
Frock Coat, with side pockets; he formerly be-
is acquainted in Smithfield. Suffolk Portsmouth
and Norfolk. think that it is likely that he ia
above reward of $50 for the apprehension and de-
livery to me of my Man Alick, or securing him In
any JAIL so that get him again.
March Pam JAMES NJ. COUNCILL.
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Stating, CLUSTERING, &c.-Tbe un.
- detsieued takes this method Of informing his
friends and the public generally that he is now pre-
pared to execute all work in his line, such as SIA-
TING, PLASTERING. STUCCO and ORNA MEN
TAI WORK, also IVhiteWaSiing and Whitening
Walls, Stating and Plastcring repaired in the neat
est manner. The subscriber from his practical
knowledge Of tho Business, feels confident that he
can give satisfaction to all who will give him their
work.
o. Orders lcft at the stores of Mr.. Jos. Bur.
soLY or TBos. BRooKs will meet with prornpt at.
tcntion. FRANCIS l.. BENSON
N. Il. Persons in the country having Plasterinp
to do will find il to their advantage to give him
call, or by letter, directed to hIm, Portsmouth, Va
Jan l5-@n +. l.. y.
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THE HISTORY OF RoMANISM

BY Rev. J. Bowling, A. NJ, Pastor of tho Berean
Church, New York. 18th edition. just published
This Is a large octave volume of nearly TOO pa
Ses, embcllished with FIFTY BEAUTIFUL ESaaA.
WINGS IN handsome cmblcmatic binding. Pric
three dollars.
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Sears Pictorial Works guen a,cay to persons sub
scr'ding for Dotr'ing's History Of RomGnism,, or III
american Sdtesmdn's Manual.
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books WORTH POSSESSING.-Guiz.
I'D OTIS History of the English Revolution of l64O
commonly called the Great Rebellion from the
accession Of Charles LIST, to his dcath-translacd
by VIM. Haztt.
General History of Civilization in Europe, from
the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Reyo.
lution-by M. Guizot, Professor of History in the
Public Instruction; with Notes by G.. S. Henry, d.
d. For sale at Publishers prices by
April w. ii. II. HODGES & co.
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DOCK KEEPER Gentleman who is
ID superior Accountant wishes situation in
some good Mercantile House as Book Keeper
Any House that may want good Accountant will
please address Book Keeper, Box So, Fost Office,
Portsmouth, Va. Jan 10
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Observation-Disclosures FIRST BOOKS
IN OF NATURAL HISTORY, for Schools Col
leges and Families.
l. Elements of Anatomy and Physiology,
q Elements of Mammaogy, the Natural History
OF Quadrupeds,
g. Elements of ORTHODOXY, the Natural History
of Birds,
g. Elements of Hcrpetology, and Ichtbyology, the
Natural History OF Reptiles and Fishes,
o. Elements Of Conchoogy, the Natural History of
Shells and Molusca,
b. Elements of Entomology, the Natural History
- OF Insects,
Z. Elements of Botany, the Natural History of
plants,
Earth's Structure.
For sale at the New Book Store.
April 9 NJ Il. WEBSTER.
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DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD


This is chemical extract of Wild Cherry and
Tar. Everybody knows that Wild Cherry possess.
important medical properties; and Tar Water
has always been administered in Consumption, and
Lung affections generally, by our Oldest and safest
physicians.
Various remedies, it is true, have been offered
and pured into notice for the cure of diseases of
the lungs and some have bccn found no doubt very
useful but of all that have yet been discovered, il
is admitted by physicians, and ali who have wit.
messed it's effects, that none has proved
ful as this. For Asthma, Shortucss of b. cath, and
similar affections, it may be pronounced positive
cure II has cured Asthma in many cases of ten
and twenty years standing, after physicians had
declared the case beyond the reach of medicine.
This Balsam is made from materials which Ma.
turc has placed in all northern attitudes as an an
tidotc for diseases caused by cold climates
&c Nature is but the name for an effect
Whose cause is God"
Let us not neglect her plancst dictates.
BE careful and get the genuine DIR. W1STAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed by !. BUTTS. Address all orders to
SETH w. FOWLE, Boston, Mass.
o. For particulars see DR.. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, TO be had of tho a gent.
Agents-Portsmouth, G. ii. HEINITS Agent !;
Norfolk, NJ. a. SANTOS, and also by Druggists
generally in this State
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NEW BOOKS just received and for sale at
~ Publishers prices, by

NEW BOOKS just received and for sale at
~ Publishers prices, by
w. H. H. HODGES & co.
Theology explained and defended in q Series Of
Sermons, by Timothy Dwight, with "A memoir of
the Life Of the Author, in -four volumes
Narrati ves Of remarkable Criminal Trials trans
lated from the German by Lady Duff Gordon,
The farmers Dictionary; a vocabulary of tho
technical terms recently introduced into n rricul.
turc and horticulture from various sciences and
also compendium of Practical Farming; The lat.
ter chiefly from the works of the Rev. W. H. Rbam.
Loudon, Low, and Youau, and the most eminent
American Authors, edited by d p Gardner, NJ. D.
Honorary Member of several Agricultural Societies
with numerous illustrations
Jcssie's Firtations, by the author of Kate in
Search of a Husband, &c. Price 25 cts
The Young Duke " A moral tale. though raw,
ny DIsracli-price 70 cts. March 81
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
M ESSRS. NATHANIEL +. WILLIAMS. and
1fA GEORGE w. POWELL, take notice that
as You arc not inhabitants of the Common wca Nh
OF virginia, i shall, on TUESDAY, the 26th of
May, 1916, between the hours of sunrise and
sunset, at the house of'Colin w. Barnes in the
County of Northampton, State of North Caro-
lima, proceed to take the Dispositions of Nicholas
Boon, Ethcldrcd Fly, Evcline Edwards, Noah
odam, and Others, TO be read evidence in a suit
Law and Chanccry, for the County of Southamp.
tom In which l, and others, plaintiffs and you,
ana others arc defendants. 70 be continued from
day TO day, until finished at which time and
place you may attend if you think proper
March &c JEPUTHA II POWELL
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ENCHANGE on New York and Baltimore in
H sums to suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. ID. GORDAN'S
Dec 5-f Lottery and Exchange Office
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,

WEDNESDAY, April 8.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Herald, Russell, FIN Baltimore.
Steamer Curtis Peck, Davis, I'm Richmond.
Schr Spark, Rippcn, I'm Isle of Wight, with lum-
Der.
Schr Martha Ann, Pitt, from Nanscmond, with
lumber.
SAILED,
From Hampton Roads-Ship Avalrnche, Bremen
5arque Charleston; and brgs Tweed, and J. Cow
perwaite, together with large number of other
vessels, hitherto wind bound, went to sea yester-
day from the Roads.
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FOR RENT.
THOMAS TATEM.

RS REWARD will give Five Dollars for
PC such information as will lead to a conviction
=, Nose Boys that entered the enclosure of my
lumber Yard on last Sabbath and for several Sab
Ta'h past ,trespassing therein as am determined
- prosecute all such TO the utmost rieor Of the
aW and do hereby again forwarn all persons
especially boys, and call the attention Of their
parents to the matters az some Of them arc known
" lne) from entering the enclosure Of my Lumber
taTd after IL is closed, and especially ON the Sab
atn, as the law will hereafter be enforced against
such trespassers WILLIAM BENTHATT
April 7-3t
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NAVY AGENTS. OFFICE,
Norfolk, April 3rd, 1916.

HOSPITAL WHARF, AT AUCTION.
WILL BE SOLD in front of the Reading Room.
w on SATURDAY, the 11th instant az 10 o..
clock, A WHARF, now lying on the shore between
the Naval Hospital and Portsmouth, and near the
Naval Magazine, where it floatcd during the late
gale, and where it may be seen at any time previ-
Gus TO the day Of sale.
Tcrms-Cash i'm specie its equivalent
April GEORGE LOYAL, Navy Agent.
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lust RECEIVED HoVEY'S Seeding
- STRAWBERRY.-An persons who have left
Orders for the Plants Of these celebrated and OK
traordinary Strawberries, will please call immcdi
atciy and get their supply. We have Just received
them this morning and are nov ready for delivery
az the Drug Store, Sign Of the Bic Mortar
April CHAS. II. HEINlTSH, Agent
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DIED.

In the City of Brooklyn, on the 7th instant, Mr.
JONI HAnTT, Clerk in the Navy Yard, and son
of Samuel Hartt Esq, Naval Constructor of this
Yard, very suddenly, in the 2Sth year of his age
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THE NEW YORK CONTRIBUTION
SHIP FIRE INSURANCEsCOMPANY
NO. 81, Wall street. .NeU York.

CAPITAL 100000!
Insurcs Buildings in general, Merchandise, House.
hold Furniture, Ships and their cargoes, Tin port
only) Ships or Vessels being built, repaired
and every description of Personal Property.
The subscriber is prepared TO issue Policies direct
at the lowest rates of premium in Portsmouth, Nor
folk and the surrounding Country.
Applica tons by letter, giving description of pro
perty, &c, &C., promptly attended to by
GEORGE NJ Balm,
Portsmouth, Aug 81 Agent.
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G3-DR. JOHN p. YOUNG, respectfully in.
orms his friends and the Public, that those wishin
his PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, will leave their Orders
ut his Office during the day, and a the Crawford
House during the night, and they will be promptly
attended to. Dec o. IS45
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WORD no THE WISE, &c.-The pcr.
n son who took Top OF orc Of my Stoves had
better return it or pay me for it. Nuh cod
March 81 DANIEL S. CHERRY
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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-15
Frou the Army.

The Louisville Democrat gives the following para
graph from the Galveston Civilian Of late date
The Kentucky Regiment under Col Marshall.
numbering about 500, is encamped at the mouth OF
the Lavacca, with 200 men the sick Inst, owing TO
the atigues of long march. This regiment has just
received orders to march forthwith to Camargo
The Tennessee Regiment is daily expected
Neither of these regiments were intended 10 join
Gen. Wool. An arrival at Port Layacca which left
NIatamoras on the 18th Sept reports that news bad
been received from Gen. Taylor to the effect that he
was marching upon Monterey with 5000 men and
was within few miles of that city. Monterey was
said to be defended with force Of $4,000 Mexicans
under Gen. Ampudia."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-15

N. b. ia miles are now in action and complete, 200
ditto unfinished, which 300,0O0 have been already
expended by the Stale. ~ =, -. -.,...-. r.
contract is offered TO finish the canal Tor the Of
50 0I0 900. ~
To aid the furnishing Of cash funds upon the above
property s proposed to raise from bondhoIders by pro
Subscriptions the Of S6O0,0O0 payable by in
s,amenis in four years, the interest upon which at six
per cent. per snnnm will be paid half yearly 10 New
Yok from the tolls CT the canal receivable, and the
principal Of this advance will be repaid the lands may
be sold and the money received.
IL is Understood ia the event OF the subscription being
obtained, that all existing bonds will be required be
exchanged for certificates stated in the Circular OF 10th
August and the interest will lie paid by the State upon
the NINETY Of the principal chargeable from
the LIST January 1647 and the extent Of the interest
received, the cash advanced by the subscribers will be
reduced. '..f.n 81 rfr .s.li
The pro subscription will be further reduced by
any amount Of bonds upon which subscriptions may be
agreed to be made before the 30th day Of September,
1886, exceeding four millions
And further, by the receipts from any lands sold dur
ing the ensuing four years exceeding the required
for pIetng the canal estimated about $500 600,
which from The low prices fixed by the State for the sale
Of lands the vicinity OF the line Of the canal may be
considered the work proceeds.
Upon the foregoing data Of assuming the present
Of the canal average $4,000 per annum for four
years and that nothing be received from the sale OF lands
beyond So 000 (Which amount the contractors for finish
ing the canal accept in part payment Of their
traci) the following may be stated the amount Of the
actual cash adranee varying amount OF bonds sub
scribed for from four millions 10 eight millions, viz
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-15
TriweekIy Sentinel.

As customary, the Propriesors of the Indiana State
Sentinel viii issue trweekly sheet during the CON-
ing session Of the Legislature The best Of Report
ers have been engaged exclusively for this paper and
pains will be spared to give the fullest earliest and
most correct intelligence on all subjects. The paper
will be Of double medium size, (same as the weekly
and afforded ut dollar the session. in all cases in
advance. W -ol t go. -
The PrcPretors would respectfully solicit the aid of
their friends in procuring subscribers as very heavy
expense is necessarily involved during the session.
er-0m cotemporaries will confer favor by Civ
Ing the above few Insertions which shall be recip-
rocated by every means in power.
a. G.. A. g. J. p. CHAPMAN.
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The PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT-In reply to the
charge made against the Department for delinquency
to contractors. by some of the Washington letter.
writer's the Union, in the most positive manner, de-
MES the charge, and asserts the authority of the
Auditor of the Department, that the means arising
from hostages and from the contingent grant from the
treasury. are ample to pay every dollar justly due;
and that at the present time there not thirty
tractors, nor the amount of three thousand dollars.
due to all the contractors in the Union prior the
Goth of June last, and the delay in this small number
Of cases arises from their own neglect.