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DEW BOOKS. The Emigraut. by Sir Fral

JEW BOOKS. The Emigraut, by Sir Fran
Il els b. Head, Bart
The Useful Ats, considered in connection with
the applications of Science with numerous En-
cravings, by Jacob Bielow, Md.
Parental instructions Guide to Wisdom and
Virtue gned for young persons of either sex
selected mainly from the Writings OF an ancient
Physician.
The Juvenile Companion and Firesidc Reader,
consisting of Historical and Biographical Anec
do'Gs, and Selections in Poetry, by Rcvd. ]. l..
Blake, ID. ID.
The Life and Surprising Adventures Of Robin
son Crusoe with biographical account of Dcfoc,
| illustrated with fifty characteristic Cuts
The Use of the Body in Relation to the Mind by
George Moore, NJ. ID.
Beanchamp or The Error a novel bv G. p r
James, Esq.
Fortcscue. novel; by j. Sheridan Know les
For sale by w. H. H HODGES & co s.
Jan ii
Told North State copyl
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[Froin Messrs. Bull & Alden. I

Louisville. Ky, Feb 10. 1886
DR.. G. Benz. Snith-Dear Sir You viii please
send US twelve gross of your valuable Pills. From
present indications we shall sell large amount OF
them We find that they go quick, &c.
Your friends, BULL & ALDEN
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IFrom DR.. Sin rleton I

SnlthIand, Ky Feh. q, lSt6.
DR.. G. BENZ. Smith Dear Sir: Nothing has ever
been introduced that has sold well and given
snch general satisfaction, your Improved Indian
vegetable Plls. Very respectfully yours,
+. S SINGLETON.
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PARKERS' HOTEL
TATEMSVILLE.


q My present residence with few acres of
E5aa5I good land, lying on the Eastern Branch OF
Illthe Elizabeth River, within z miles of Nor
folk, may be rented for the present year.
Figs, Pears, Peaches, Apples, Strawberries Cher
ries and other Fruits grown upon the premises ;
and the very best Oysters may be hal within a few
yards of the door.
To one disposed TO engage in marketing, this is
most desirable situation and retident for
family, IL is still more So TIL TATEM
st. Brides Jan. l2--Th&S
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NOIiCE.-1he subscriber would most respect
~ fully inform those of his customers who nav
not received their bread usual, lowing to the
carriers being principally hirclings. and arc OF,
day, the routes viii all be- supplicl with punctnal
carriers, who SHALL ALWAYS be in time 70, their
customers.
Those who are not supplied with bread, will
please send to tho shop until the carriers get rcgu.
lar ON their routes
thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
nc would respectfully inform the public thai he
sun continues TO manufacture the NEST choice art
Gle of BREAD, BISCUIT, CRACKERS, CAKES,
Sc, &c.
Persons wishing to he furnished for the cnsu;p 8,
year, will pl asc leave their names at the Bakery
and they all be punctualy attcudcd TO.
Dec 81 JAMES TOAIPKINS
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Oilers must be accompanied by a guaranty of
some known and responsible person, that The offer
or will execute, within ten days, after the bid is
made known, a contract with bond in good and
sufficient security to comply with his offer, for
which the guaranty will hold himself responsible
in case OF failure, according to- the act of Con
in that case made and provided
Jan 2-S4w GEO. LOYAL, Navy Agent.
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MILL u SOLD, before the Court House
W door, in the town Of Portsmouth, on THURS
about IL years Of age. Terms Cash.
JNO. G. p. EDWARDS, Admir-
Jah a. MARY ANN EDWARDS, Aam',rix.
MRS. s. CROCKER takes this method to
W. inform the citizeus of Portsmouth, that she
Misses, and small children, in the House formerly
occupied by the Rev. MIR. Harrison, on London
street, .'bcrc limited number of Pupils will be
received. $50
TERMS, from Three to Five Dollars per Quarter
~ weeks. Ian ia In,
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FINE STOCK OF CLOTHING

FIN ~ SIOCk OF CLOTHING.
'1NHE Subscriber wishes to inform the community
j. that he has just received, this NOR ming a new
lot of Goods, as follows
Black Cloth Frock Coats, hes: quality-Black Blu.
siness Coats-Black Cashmere Pants-Pilot Cloth
Goats and Pauts--Black ard Fancy Satin Vests
Shirts OF every description, &c. &c.-and they arc
me cheapest ever offered to this generous con,mu-
nifty
| Give a call we will be glad TO see you, and
WI use our utmost to do the thing which is right.
Wy Ooods cannot be surpassed in material or
WorknanshiP. They just from Leon Berg'a
wholesale Mandatory, Philadepha, and arc
haue up IN the latest style and III the best order.
JCali at the Portsmouth Arcade.
JAM J. NJ. MILES.
ERESH CANARY AND HEMP SEED
from the Nursery of the celebrated David Ian
dreth Our friends may rely upon their bein o.
fresh and good. !. G. SCHoOLF1Ei,D & Co
Jan 6-6t High street.
A NNUAILS AND OTHER BOOKS, suita.
IA BILE for Christmas and New Years. Presents
The Amaranth-Frendsbip' Offering
The May. Flower
Poetry Of Flowers and Flowers of Poetry
Poets of Amerca-Thc Rose
Halleck's Pocms-Poens of Amelia
Millions Poetical Works
Childe Harold
Myths, with other Elcbings
Poetcal Works OF Collins, Gray, and Bea,Ge
Sears New Pictorial Library
Buuyan's illustrated Pilgrims Progress
Poetcal Works Of Miss Landon
Pocticsl Works of Rogers, Campbell, Montgome-
ry, Lamb, and Kirk White
Juvenile Scrsp Books Goldsmith's Essays
Hyacinth or Affections Gift
Southey's Poetical Works
Beautiful bound Prayer Books
Bibles and Hymn Books. together with a great
ysricty OF Juvenile Books, for sale low by
W. Fl. II. HODGES & CO.,
Dec 70 Crawford street.
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The number required for the year is esti,nate ed a
six thousand. The proposals will state the price
per ration at which the contractor will deliver them
CURED on board said Cutters at the port of Nor.
folk.
The rations to be of good and wholesome ous1;,,,
to be approved by the Collector, and the differcnI,
articles comprising the ration, to be delivered on
board the Cutters in good and sufficient casks and
vessels, to be provided by the Contractor and the
contents thereof distinctly marked on each
IL is understood that the Contractor will be bound
10 furnish upon reasonable notice, as often as NAV
be required by the Captain of the Golfers with Inc
appreciation of the Collector (not exceeding upon
an average one day in each week,) such Fresh Meat
and Fresh vegetables as may be equivalent TO tho
corresponding parts Of the ration allowed in tbe
Naval Service. CONWAY WHIT1IE ri
Jan E--3t
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NABAJA 81 HERMAN CORTEs Sc
IN CARS I'VE arc anxious to cali the attention
Of good Segars and genuine Tobacco we bSSv
received some Of those celebrated brands NABAJA
81 YIN ny on account OF their extra
in tho United States, universally acknowlod God
TO be far superior to any Segars ever i'm ported -
We can cstsblsh this fact, by smokers and oooc
Judges in Norfolk and other portions Of the Uni,ed
States We have other brands which cannot he
excelled. In India Woodpiue, Baranea Rsoat;o
Ptscarords, La Norma, &c. &c. For sale (, 49,,
Drug Store, Sign Of the Big Mortar.
Dec 81 CHAS. II HEINITsH, Agent.
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ITO THE PUBLIC. The subscriber takes
l. this method OF iuior ming his friends and the
ton of the country for the South, during the com
ing year, he will therefore, on md after tho 1T of
January lS47 close his Books and do an entire Cash
Business. He intends (nowithstanding) keepn o.
up bis tmcnt until his departure, and pledges
himself to all those who may favor him with their
custom to sell PURE, WELL SELECTED AND
CHEAP GROCERIES. He is determined to sell
as low as can be purchased in this the adjoining
City. los A RIIIS0I "
Dec Pts
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NAVY AGENTS. OFFICE.

1NUIIOIk, IdHUary "a, Io4T.
SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate, will be re-
ruary, for the delivery at tho Navy Yard immed.
at'iy or on or before the 4M Of March, of the follow
ing bill of
IRON SPIKES, subject TO inspection.
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{ YORK SOLE BOOTS.--A superior quality a.
~ CORK SOLE BOOTS, from one of the most
the feet dry in any kind of weather. As I'm, n
limited number of these Boots can be obtaincd the
gentlemen will please call soon at the New York
BOOT and Shoe Store. j. II. GREGORY.
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FOR RENT.

a. The G-ontc front SEQRE and DWELL
ssasl ING 90 the East side .f CT awford street
-Al-J near the foot of the Market House. PORT,
mouth at present "ccopied by Mr.. Hoffman, is
offered for rent TO a punctual tenant Terms viii
DC made accommodating. Possession given ON tho
LIST January, 1877. Apply 10
JOHN BUFFERS, in Gosrort,
Or DAs'L. J TuRSEn, opposite the premise g.
Dec 81 ''
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NOTICE.
FOR SNIITHCIELD.

a The new steamer Fun
~ ---iA will, until further notice
9:Ss---s5ss1 make Three Trips week
between Norfolk & Smith.
nc a leaving Myers wharf, Norfolk every Tues
day, Thursday aud Saturday. at 9 O'Clock, A. M ::
returning, leave Smith6cld every Monday, Wcd
ncs law and Friday, at 8 O'Clock, A. M
Passage Sl..-Freight at the packet rates.
Oct d
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PRO BONO PUBLTCO.

HURRA FOR TExAS!-This is to inform
IL the Public of Portsmouth, Gosport Newtown
OLD STAND" and just as ready and willing to
accommodate them, as when I first com
meuced and take this method of communicating
to them my unfeigncd thanks for the very liberal
patronage extended to me during the past year.
and would solicit call from those who have called
before and partic u!arly inform those who have not
yet called that CAN SUPPLY AS MANY MORE
shall for the succeeding year be eonallv a.
prompt and punctualiu my business as was last
year, in
COPPER, TIN AED SHEET IRON woRK
CONSTANT SUPPLY OF
STOVES, Of every Variety and Pattern
always on hand, which. with every article in my
liue arc cold cheap for cash.
DANIEL s. CHERRY.
Jan2 Under the Oil Dominion OHc,
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DURE OIL OF LEMON.-Pure Rose Wa.
u ter, Pure Cinnamon Water, Orange Flow.
er water, and several kinds of ESSENCES, pre-
pared With grea, care expressly for the Christmas
Festivals. Also on hand the Genuine Cologne va.
ter and Bay Rum in fancy bottles Of all sizes for
sale very low at Bluffs Medical Emporium
Dec II High street
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BAPTIST CUURCH.

On FRIDAY and SATURDAY EvENiSos OF the pres.
ont week. in series Of Experimental Lectures on
the Human Soul. giving the RATIONALE of Spells,
Charms, Fascfnafions, and those singular states de.
nominated Trance. SomndmbuIism, Spectral Illusion,
Dreaming, Insanity, Second Sight, &c. the Mysie
RES Of Pitchcrqff and Ghosts; the wonders attrbu-
ted I, the power of Eachantmenf; the Taisman a nd
amulet OF the Ancicn,s tho " Miracles of the Nor.
mon; the Visions of the French Prophets and Sce.
denborsians, together with various other cxtraordi
nary Phenomcnas which have been considered su
pernofurai. or shrouded in in,penefrable mystery.
To commence at o'clock, p, NJ Tickets %
ccnts-,o be had at the door, ms above. Ian -
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UNPARALEi.LED WONDERS
PATUETISM.

i"k PHILOSOPHY OF ANfMAL MAGNETISM DISCOVER
ED, ExPLAtNEp. AND DEMONSTRATES.
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Mr. SuSDEntANp foundey of y new theory of
Mind, known by the above term, has the pleasure
OF proposing to the ladi s and gentlemen of Ports
mouth. n cnnfsn of
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STILL FOR RENT.

&EzA The Dwelling over the Drug Store, Sign
Hz of the Big Mortar II will answer rc,narka.
libby we'll for small family We are dc.
'rous OF renting il only to small family, few or
10 children. CHAS. ii. HEINlrSH, Agent.
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MISCELLANEOUS


GoRDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE,
East side The Market.
e4 $4,000,
- monongalia Lottery, Glass No. ..
Drawing received Saturday Morning.
10 Numbers. IL drawn ballots
SS,o0O 2,O0o, i.7C0, of 1000. Of 800.
. Tickets only $2--Sharcs in proportion.
GRAND SCHEMES!
$4,000!
Alexandria Lottery Class c.
Drawing received here on Monday Evening
rs Numhers-15 Drawn Ballo,a
capitals 900. 10000. 900, ,255, 1900 2OOO
300 500, 500, 10 "f |, 500 10 of 600
Tickets only $l0--Sbarcs in proportion
Tickets to be tad at JNO ID CORDaN,S
Lottery aud Exchange Office. Norfolk,
Where thr highest premium is maid for Cold
SiVer' ana specie Chccls. Jan Ia
FXCHANGE on New York and Baltimore in
~ sums to suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. ID. GORDAN'S,
nj
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CLOTHS, CLOTHS.-Thc subscribers will
~ close out their present stock of Wooden Goods
very low, consisting of
mcres,
Blankets, Cassinetts. Tweeds and Kerseys
Shaws, Hosiery, Gloves, &C., together with n
most complete miscellaneous stock, embracing
most OF the articles in the Dry Goods line
Jan wv WIN =. STEWART
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JEW BOOKS just received and for sale by
w. II. II. HODGES s. CO.
Graham's English Synonymcs
Amy Herbert tale by The author of Gertrude,
Salkeld's Classical Antiquities
Nos l2S and 1914 Illustrated Shakespeare
No. IL illustrated History of England
GuizoPs History of Civilization vol
Frost's Book of anecdotes; or the Moral of His.
tory, taught by real examples
Introduction TO the French Language: contain
ing Fables, Select Tales, Remarkable Facts Ann
sing Anecdotes, &C., with a Dictionary of all the
Words translated into English by NJ De Fivas
Evenings with the Chroniclcrs; or Uncle Ru
pcrts Tales OF Cbivalry
The Story Of Joan of Arc
Boyd's Eclectic Moral Philosophy Dec II
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS
To be had at the GUN. ESTABI, ESYDTE,NJ, II,

~ decree of the County Court OF Norfolk bca rim
date ON the 9Th day of November, 1896 in suit
therein pending in Chanccry, in which John f :.
Young is Plaintiff. and Mary Louisa Young and
Nm. II. Yong, infants, are Defendants shall
proceed TO sell at Public Auction for cash. befo
inc Court House of Norfolk County, the 27tl in
stant at IL O'Clock. the following personal estate
viz:
valuable Slave Isaac, aged about 81 years
Jan 7-tds JOHN COOKE, Commissioner
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TONES & SONS DOUBLE EXTRA TO.
former lots
80 bbls Old Rye Whiskey, for sale low 10 close
consignment
500 bags Shot, assorted sizes
% boxes Lemons, for sale low to close consign.
ment, by j. Wills
Jan
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mouth, course of
t ENTERTAINMENTS. ,lE
Or Intellectual. Moral. Grave, Dfirttf,i, Musical
and Honderfh,, in the Vcstry Of the
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EOSl A III WILLS, Agent for the sale of J.
- Tripiett Sons Nails, keeps constantly on hand
full assortment, and will supply the trade at as
low prices as article of equal quality can he pur-
chased IN any CT the northern markets. Just nc.
cciVeu oUU Kegs wei assorted Nov 81
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M RS. s. CROCK proposes, (if sufficient
ITl encouragement, be given hcr0 to Give Les.
sons in the art of PENMA NSHIP to young Ladies
and Misses, at her residence Middle street com
mcncing on the 10th. Hours Of attendnnce-fiom
moderate.
Mrs. G. will also take Glass of Lads if desired.
Nov
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGE.
MENT.
NEW STEAMBOAT AND Rail, ROAD

LIN Il TO
Richmond Petersburg Fredericksburg, Washington
and Alexandria.
A%:-y0 Fare to Richmond and
TA- Petersburg, rs cents only
<g.;.Sss::: J4.-r.I:sE;Y including meals.
---Ss-s-s@lssSrGS-LSs1 Fare to + ederickshurp
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kOK RENT, and possession given on the let
oil January next, that desirable RESIDENCE
on Middle street, now occupied by David Griffith
ESQ, and adjoining the residence of Jno. Thonp.
SON. Esq. Apply to JNo. G.. WESTON or
DCc ~ VIM. II. WILSON
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M III. III. HODGES & co, have lust re.
w ceivcd at their Box aud Variety Stor, a
GUITAR which has been pronounced by an cxceI-
cnt Judge of Musical INSTRUMENTS to be vcrv sn-
bargain De-
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Sure enough, " righ, round here'' they found
another cider establishment in full blast A Sc
cond Yankee had rugged small shade in the real
OF me hrsi Yankees shaniy, had tapped The olel
end of The laiier's barrel of cider ,hrouub hoard
and was retailing il at five cents glass to a per
feet rush Of customers.-N O. Picnuune.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-01-30
Correspondence Of the Arsan,s. ,.,,,,,.. !.
WASHINGTON CIrY, Drc,mbe, M

WASHINGTON llrr, December sO,h
Neiner House Of Congrsss is in Session 49,
in consequence oi'the GtaR of Senator BY
of LGnIsmnn. which took place Yesterday ns..s
in iht city OF Baltimore. The remain, "
brought 10 this city last evening and ,be tn
Will take place tomorrow. Mr.. Barn, ~
gone to Bnllimore, understand, for the ,'
Of eonciI'ating the differences between e.
= DAYS of Ky. and BayIy of Va. aud thus pr,''
n b>tlle meeting; while there he was lnkra.r
No man IN Congress WAS more esteemed 49,
Nj Barrow: he WINS wiihou, an cueuy. ,rdE'
Le'th Is universally IamenteI.
The hostile meeting. which was expec,.d 4.
tween Bayly and Da'e, will hardly occur NO.,
lhvIs is IN Baltimore, and Bayly in ,hi, on,
under bonds. BayIy made some explpDal.o o N
i was not satisfactory to lhvIs. Roth of ,Le,,
men are cnploGs and qunrresomc. and ,bs;,
'hscnce from Congress would be great public
'idNunIaI,l
The Message, in relation TO the office of Liam.
ienan; General has, It is sad. been prem r,d ,ol
would now be before Congress, but for the NAL.
anchoy occasion above mentioned. Sucb an
office will certainly BE- created. and General,
Scott and Taylor may both prepare Ihemselye,
for Superior Officer. Benton is spoken of IN
connection with tho Office, md. If nepoli,,io,,
eau be commenced, Crulanden anu Van Burn
will be sent wlh hun 10 Havana 10 assist Thi,
looks like peace, but fear there will DO no peaee
for some time. Many Military men say the war
IS only cOrnmsncej.
Col Baker. Representative from Illinois. and
Colonel If n Regiment in Mexico. has taken ri,
n la haS A
war, the volunteers, &c, all Of winch was listened
10 with marked attention. ! think he will bring
about change in regard 10 cohing the youn.
lcrrs &c.
The los, Of the q. s. Brig SUnsrs, is anohe,
evideLce that there is something wong in gu,
Navy. Just think--in less ,sOn three mohlh,,
the Irux'on, the Boston, the Somers, all er
who's to blame!
Tie Military Committee of the House. nave
reported bull Tor the rasing OF len more reg.
ments Of regulars 10 serve durig the war. Hep
is chance for promotions and uPpoDimrnrs.
am for appointing those nou.cpnmissionet oilicen
and Prr'aics. WHO have dls,inflls red themselves,
and not for grrlrg all the offices to the sons Of
the first families.
Tic l"gls 'aturr of Marylari, met on Monday.
Mr. " Villains. OF Somerset c9nty. was reelected
Speaker Of the SENATE. and Ion. John =. krn,edy.
OF blIumore CITY. elected SPEAKER of the Hous.
The Message Of Governor Prrt, is very lengthy.
Tho notorious Van Mes ,diJ. IN our Crrcai:
Court. is nearly over. Whichever party is de.
ientcd, viii tax the case 10 he Sup'rme Court.
Tho Christmas holidays. arc passing of very
qui'I.y, in our City.
Tho member Of your Srte Legislature, who
recommended the eniisrrgo Of ronyicIs for The
var, getting used up by ID, Press. The editors
say he ought to be Immediately enlisted in yslr
State penIlrn,lnry. Dlcaso is his name, lhiak.
He IS in n bad s,reak--God help him, il the
printers, devils, and all, gs after him.
ARKANSAS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-01-30
A RkANSAS.
WASHINGTON CRY, january 7,h.

ASHlNGToS tTf, january Nh.
! The long talked of Recommendation Of Lieu.
tenant General came at list; the House very
summary dlsp"se, Oft ,bs laying it on the table.
but have since rcConsii"Ns that vote: the Senate
have II in Committee, wisn, it Is snId, there isa
division. The Office viii har,Iy be created.
MAJORITY Is thought 10 b against it IN either
House. The prOpostlCn o increase the regular
Army, vii, it IS though. also f,rl. and more
volunteers be substituted That other 'SInGw Of
war the money. is nu,h harder to manage.
Secretary Walkers tax b Tea and Coffee. doe,
not 90 down. and man other suggestions are
equally Unacceptable. A. present, 1t is h1rj 10
ten where the money istoccme from. ihe%S
informed think new Loan will be effected, aM
the proceeds from public Lands, pledged Tor 10
trru-l. How uniouunac II IS that the Govern
mrnl must 20 about bormaIng. do you Nno"
tie reason whv the Ci0irrnmrut usually mas 50
much trouble to raise little money! II IS he.
cause repa,m are put of and delayed, ana
ofl"ut'mes honest cIaiIpants arc peufogged ou'
of their rights BY Cove 1,ment Officers. speak
not Of tins or any particular Administration:
honest Claimants, som, of them for necessary
services in time Of war nre sent away unpaid
because some d,gn6ed Officer was not consulted
~ ''''''N "N''' "'''uisI IOOhsllS So"'''~
Law.
Your Senator, Mr.. Ashley, has, rs Chairman
Of the Judiciary Committee, reported Bill to
divide YOUR Strte mo two Judicial Districts.
The same Committee was discharged from fur.
thor considering the petition Of Mr. J. W. Sham.
burg. You probably know something Of this
case: Mr. s. was an Officer in the U. 5. Army
and was dropped, know not for what cause, i
any. He is now asking to be rrinstnted; he viii
hardly succeed, as the decision of the Executive
whether right or wrong. is rarely reversed il
such cases!
The morning papers intimate that you Arkan'
sas folks have elected Wing to Congress. You
know, | approve Of such doings. II it is trus'
throw up your hat, and charge i! TO me.
Some of the wise men in Co gress, are actually
excited on the subject Of Slavery. in tho new
States, that are 10 be in Mexico and California.
How vastly important that question IS Just now:
there is great deal of foresi ght 10 Congress-
DR.. John Wckham, n respectable NJ. D., from
Richmond, Va, killed himself, in this city, on
Tuesday last. No cause :, assigned for the rash
act. '
Our sd'ices from Mexico, lssd us TO anilclPa
attacks on Tampico. and also on Satillo. II y
now doubtful. il any general action will occur
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-01-30

Penitentiary al hay. with 80 mAmbe,,
OF them wer' whiss-35 to 10 Of the d.uss NV J
Tn" Passa g. Of This bill gave Mr.. NJ. s,s., faa
tfcauou and regret. ssa' H',.
lie strongly advocated economy and
men, IN very branch Of thu Goyernm.o,' zach a.
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