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THE MOST SEVERE CASE ON RECORD

traveller journeyny through Texas on font
came to creek which was swollen by the rains
and running like "a mill tall" as the saying is
f"a'ing log. made fast by grape vine to either
bank. was the only thing in he shape of bridge
he could discover. and the swift current was run
ming on either side az this Two hours hard
labor, IN bringing sticks and brushes, served IN
form Trail raft by which he could reach one end
of the Icy, which SINK aud totiled as he phced
his loot upon it, The travellers huwevei after
rolling oH into the water twice, was finally
enabled To "coon" himself To the other end nf Inc
log on all fnurs; bnt new difficulties now bese,
him. for he still was M, across. and ravinu
current was between him and the bank. A VIC
lent leap and plunge. however. enabled him 10
reach and seize the grape vine. aud with the aid
OF this, and much scrambIing, splashno aud nnun.
derlng, he finally found himself on dry land an
the opposite SHE, completely exhausted by his
mrenoon's work He shunk the water from his
ears, spouted the water from his mouth, and
while resting himself after his exertiuns, noticed
slip of paper stuck upon a stake close by Upon
examining the paper he found written upon il. in
a round bold hand, the following emphatic warn
ing: - One dollar fine for crossing this bridge
faster than tcalk"
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MISCEi.LANEOUS.
READ! BE GUARDED!!

TO THE PUBLIC
vUNtE increasing popularity of DR. G. REM
L SMITHS IMPROVED INDIAN VEGETABLE
SUGAR COATED PILLS. has Induced n numbe,
of persons o. make something they call PrLLs ant
coat them with sugar, in order to sell them for the
"enu"c, while they do not POSSES particle of the
goodness nor even assiipiatc in appearance to thr
original, DR.. Smiths Pills, IN short, they are al,
intended FRAUD upon The community. 4 minis
Ter who AZ hrs' had interest in an imitation SUI
gar Coated Pill manufactured in ALBANY, n. V,
has given them up. he says, on account Of the
miserable dishonest parties concerned in manu-.
iaciurlng them The same party are nov indus
uioosy circulating reports calculated iniurc Dr.
Smhh, and to affect the reputation of hi, valuable
pilis; out rather than notice them ia public DR.
>tnth IS about TO ~, titutc legal ptocccdn - a nst
thcin Tor the = ISLANDERS. he has in another case
AGAINST similar party. in which he recovc, ed n
large amount of dam goS. Tnc=c miserable ini
tators have To resort 20 he ahoniuablc means
To palm OF their counterfeit nj l. as the n,4bIic
know that DIR. Smiths the origins nd Genuine
Several instances have come to public notice !,
which life has been endangered nv the unfortunate
of TIA" Cnuntcrtefs II j. Dr. Smiths Pills tba,
arc doing much good in the countrv-as the fol.
lowing plainly show
MORE MINISTER'S use and recommend DIR
Smiths Pills than all others
The is to certify that have used the Sugar Coat
ed Pills manufactured bv g. Benjamin smith of
Ne" York, for some time. and believe them Ia
be good medicine and also from inquiry in that
city, am persuaded that h. is The original invent.
or, aud therefore Is entitled the bencf of the in
venton. s Williams,
Pastor LIST Baptist Church, Pittsburgh.
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DURsUANT TO a DECD of rrnst floln s.er,he.

PURSUANT to Deed of Trust from Stephen
Il James, and Jennett his wife, bearing date the
18th June, lS45, and OF record in the Clerks Office
oil Norfolk County, to certain debt the rein
mentioned to the Bank of Virginia, will be sold al
public auction, before the Court House in the town
OF Portsmouth, on THURSDAY the Ilth March
next at u o'clock, for cash, a cet tain LOT OF
LAND IN the town OF Portsmouth,, situated on Eff
hngialn street, and bounded on the Yves: bv the
lot of David Jan es, the South by a vacant lot
owned by Stephen James, on the West by Effin o.
ham street, and running hack ore hundred and
ten feet, on which said lot there is a double wooden
tenement, with lane of three feet annexed to each
tenement. The said lot being a part of the proper
ty conveyed by the Deed of Trust Aforesaid
JOHN A CHANDLER ,
VIM. II. WILSON, trustees
Feb IS-2awtds
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Havre de Grnce. Hartford Co.. Nd. Eeh 10 ZIG

Havre de Grace. Hartford Co., Md. Feb 10, '46
Mr.. Seth w. Fowle,-
Dear sir understand the general agency for
the sale Of Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry has
been transferred to you. have been the agent for
selling ii in this town for number of wears du
ring which time / have sold a large uuantltv-
Many persons seriously sick, in this vicinity have
used this medicine, and been cured with it when
all other medicines failed. One lady in particular
In this town. was sick fifteen years was entirely
cured with this article, she herself testifcs /
think it myself one of the best medicines in the
world for the cure of the diseases for which il is
recommended: viz: consumption, asthma, and liver
complaint If you please you may send me half a
gross the earliest opportunity doubt shall find
ready sale for it. Yours, sc.
d. w. WELLS.
Such is the unprecedented success of this valua-
BILE and popular medicine, arc constantly re.
ceiving similar letters from different parts of the
country. We publish this because the article
has been thoroughly proved in Maryland, and is
None genuine, unless signed /. BUTTS on the
wrapper
BE careful and get the genuine DR. WISTAR,S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed by l. BUTTS Address all orders TO
SETH w. FOWLE, Boston. Mass.
For sale by @. II. HEiNTISH, Portsmouth,. Va.
M A. SANTOS, wholesale and retail Norfolk and
by Druggists generally throug bout the country
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FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
LIGHT STREET, BALTIMoRE.
ARTHUR l.. FOGG, o.,
PHiNEAS THURSTON. Proprietors


'INHE undersigned having succeeded the late firm
4 Of Dix Il Fogg in the pr, pretorship of the
fountaln Hotel, SO long and widely known as on,
OF the most commodious establishments in Balti.
more, take this method of informing the travellino
pubiic that, besides the great improvements made
last spring In the addition of an entire new vino
to the house by which large number of LODGING
rooms were added, well as an extensive Rntbjno
establishment, they have recently mad constructed
ne'c Ladies Ordinary, fitted up the most unique
ana beautiful style; and also priuate sitting room
Jor the gentlemen, which is entirely free from In.
hustle necessarily incident to the more public mart,
OF me mouse an arrangement highly desirable and
which they Halter themselves cannot fail TO plcase
In connection with these improvements the whole
interior OF the house has undergone thorough re.
vision, everything appcrtaining to the upholstery
OF the establishment has been renewed, and attend
ants Tor the chambers selected with strict view t.
entire capability in every respect. The table will
be found at all times fully supplied with everything
the market affords, served up in n superior 81 vie
while III the way of wines, &c, nothing will be
KEEP but what is of the best quality. Add 10 these
iacts the attention aud courtesy which will he rem.
dered by their assistants acting under their own
personal supervision. those who NAV favor them
with call they fatter themselves will not leave
dissatisfied, as no pains expense will be spared
on their part to meet the of their ruests anG
trust their hopes of liberal patronage will MOI
prove uniounded.
Baggage taken to and from the hotel free O
charge. Feb Oh
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BE CAREFUL TO WHOM YOU SEND V.LEN-
TINES The New York Globe notices mos,
painful occurrence IN that city which has resulted
IN the death OF young cir! the cause of which
has heeu traced To the receipt of a valentine -,
an offensive character. on Monday last. The f..
male. whose maine was Margaret Craig, on Mon
day received valentine, through the post,-no
douht written IN sportlve mood by some acquant-
ance-whose contents so acu,ely preyed npon her
feelings. that. during the evening, she purchased
sixpence worth of laudanun, and having care
fully washed her person. and made her toilet
win extraordinary attention, swallowed the fatal
drug and land herself down upon her he'd never
more 10 arise alice! This poor victim of a fool
ish juke was only % years old, and il reunited as
being highly respectable in her sphere of life.
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ROMANTIC DEATH.-A young man residing
in the rue 81 Martin, lately died under circnm-
stances so singular To merit notice Having
made an appointment To escort to the theatre a
lady whom he was engaged to he married. and
feeling llrtle indlsposed he thought of having
recourse To remedy of which he heard, and
which consisted in drinking certain quantity of
wine, heated To the extent of 80 or 80 degrees
For The sake OF expedition, the young man light
chatting dish of charcoal above which he placed
vessel containing the liquid. After some lime
had expired, his friends TO his apartment.
where they found hun, lying back in a chair, hold
ing IN one hand aglass and the other the vessel
from which he had Intended to fill it. He was
dead! So says the Home Journal
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VOICE FROM KENTUCKY

have been afflicted with dyspepsia in the most
aggravated form for three wears past, and found
noteii"t unit! uscA DR.. G. B"ui Smiths Improved
Indian vegetable pills After using ak bottles of
said valuable pills, am entirely cured. they are
general remedy. j. X. LFENIAN.
Paducah Ky., Nov. 10. lS45.
We certify to the above facts. Dr. S,uith's Pill,
are universally esteemed in this vicinity.
HODGE, OWENS & Co. Merchants
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tHE Subscriber take this Opportunity to thank
ms generous community for their liberal pa
tronage, and he has just received by the Baltimore
boat this morning. fine lot Of CLOTHING. such
as Black Cloth Dress Coats. some Black Business
Cashmere Vests, Black and Fancy Satin Vests
Satiuet Pants, &c. Call and / will guarantee
that you will be treated aud waited upon in the
most gentlemanike manncr j M. MILES
Feb % arad
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led /. BUTTS on the
TESTIMONY is NOW RECEIVED
EROM AII OUARIERS OLE TNE OBJ,

TTNHE following letters are presented with Wow
Il of 'oore fully showing the opinions of ply
slclans IN relation 10 the Medical value Of DR.
CHERRY -D
DR. swAYvE-- Dear sir Having used your Com.
pound Syrup of Wild Cherry, extensively in INV,
practice, | was requested by your gent DR. Crutcb
er, to express my opinion in writing of its Drnner
ties as a remedial agent Imost cheerfully comply,
rs feel by 80 doing, will discharge a debt owe
the community at large, and Physicians in partic.
nlar. As much as detcst Quacf Remedies and
ratent Nostrums, was induced from failure of
the most potent exPectora recommended in our
naterla nedicas in some cases Of Diseased IuNos
10 try your Preparation of Prunus Virginia or
WILD CHERRY. IL is sufficient to saw that vas az
much pleased with the result OF that and s,,bse
quent trials that now prescribe il in preference to
az om9 Remedies where AN expcctorant is indica
tcd In the much dreaded Pneumonia or Disease
OF inc Lungs, in the alarming form in which it APP
pears IN Kentucky, regard it as an invaluable
remedy In the treatment of that disease. 70 all
VINO know me have said enough, but as this may
be seen by persons out of the vicinity of Fronk
will briefly add, that have been engaged i'm an
active practice OF my profession of IL years, and
am Regular Graduate Of Trausvvanie and this
is the first Patent Medicine ever thouoht c,'onrb
OF to express an opinion in writing.
j. II. ELLISON, M. D.
jan Z, lSdT Franklin County XIV
-, FrdnJort, Ry., Jun. IN, ls47
The above certificate is from ono of our Pbva,-
clans living few miles from here he is doiD5I, a
very good practice, and IS considered GOOD phvsi
can, and stands fair; he is as he says a regular
graduate. DIR. w. L. CRUTCHER,
druggist ana ApOthcCary.
q since tho introduction of my article to- the
PuDhC, there have number of uuprinciplcd iudi-
TtuuaiS got up nOstrUms, which they assert contain
NILp CHERRY, some ca led " BALsAMs," BtT-
toHs' ahd even SYRUP or WILD CHERRY but mine
10 inc original and only genuine preparation ever
introduced to the public which can be proved ly
the public Records of the Commonwealth of penn,
3yiyanla, The only safeguard against imposition
Is " see '"a' my signature is on each bottle.
DIR. H. SWAYNE
Corner of Eighth and Race sts. Philadclnh;o
For sale IN Portsmouth by G. II. HEJNITSfI and
Sy KING TOY, and b ENN1ERSON. NorCil,
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IE'RUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant 10 Del -
Trust executed by Manuel Burgess to the I'M
dersgncd as Trustee, bearing date the isih dav of
December, 1915, and duly rccardcd given to secure
the payment of certain debt due David b. James.
VIII be sold before the Court House door in tho town
OF Portsmouth, on FRIDAY the Doth instant. an 10
O'Clock NJ, TRACT OF LAND near the head of
the western branch, containing fifty acres more
or less, adjoining the lands of Thos Bloupt Robcrt
Cox aad others Terms Cash
Feb i6-tds ARTHUR EMMERSON.
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGED
MENT
NEW STEAMBOAT AND RAII. ROAD

!
HOUR OF LEAVING CHANGED TO A. H.
! The quick and beautiful! low pressure Steamer
Augusta, runnin" in conneXidn with the Richmond
and Petersburg Rail Road. leave, Wrirbt,s wharf
Norfolk. every Tuesday, Thursd,y and SATURDAY
Mt \. M, for the above cities and towns Pass,n
gers b eakiast on board the Aug sta and arrive al
Port Wal'hail hall past II NJ. where trains leave
| Immediately for eo:h Petersburg and Richmond
arriving at Petersburg by half past p. M and
at Richmond about p. NJ about TWO hours in ad-
vance OF the old James River Line and in a Boat
unsurpassed IN her accommodations, and the atten
ton OF her officers To the comfort her PASSENGER.
Returning the passengers i"ave Richmond and Pc
te' shurg every Monday, Wednesday and FRIDAY
at half past A. M, breakfast On boa rd the Au1us
ia, and arriving at Norfolk about half past | p NJ
| IL will be Uer, civcd from the above that tbi.
comfortable and expeditions line gives TO persor.
visiting Richmond or Petersburg on business the
opportunity of transactine il ana returni nv the
boat OF next morning, t. be absent from their
homes single night only.
The Augusta vii, stop at the usual landings on
James RIVER To take In and put out way travel and
at any other points the river " here signal i,
made.
The public may rest assured that il is the deter
mlnanon OF the Projectors to keep up this Line
permanently: an; TO accommodate travellers b.,
tween Norfolk or Portsmouth and Richmond and
Petersburg, and the Cities of the District of Colnm
For further iniprmdticn tickets or FREIGHT aDply
to " " GARRETT & co
n. u. The cen raj position of the r. & p r. r.
Depot in Richmond, and its ,ontiguity To the prin-
cipal Hotels md place OF starting of the Cors fror,
the North and West aud the Canal Packets TO-
Lvnchhurg, adds the economy as well as In.
OOHNehlShCtS Oh JhlS Line Oct 2
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From the Blue Hens Chicken, (Dcl.3

We call the attention of our readers to the GER
tihcatc of Rev. s. Williams, Pastor oC the LIST Rao-
nst Church PITTSBURGH, in relation to Dr.. Smiths
Pills. We can ourselves bear testimony To the ex-
ccllence of these Pills of US having used them
and experienced great relief from them
The above is the best papet in the State of Della
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GARDEN SEEDS. FOR THE sppINC or

GARDEN SEEDS, FOR THE SPRING OF
~ 1877. The Subscriber is now receiving his
new and choice supply OF fresh and genuine GAR
DEN SEEDS, and can with tho strctcst confidence
recommend them the true growth OF the last
season, and If the very best quality. Those de.
siro,s OF obtaining the real Simon Pure'' should
of II MRS
Feb %
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from NIessrs. Bun & AId.n.1

I-0uSvlIIe, nv, Fcb. l3, lS46
DR.. G. Benz. Smith-Dcar sir: You vii, plcase
send us twelve gross of vonr valuable Pills From
present indications we shall sell a large amount of
them. We find that they go very quick &C.
Your friends, BULL & ALDEN
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FOR RENT

a The Dwelling present occupied by tn,
Nh Subscriber, at the intersection of HIGH and
1~lMlddle streets. TO good tenant the term,
VIII DC moderate. ANN ARMiSTEAD d.
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LUMBER Az .ucr,oN

kNiLL BE SOLD at the Lumber Yard OF s. Cow.
icy, on FRIDAY next 26tk instant. at 10
ING and PLANK, of various quail tics and sizes
sale without reserve. Terms cash.
Feb 23-2is NJ benson Auct;on,er
beacon and Herald copy T&F2t
A LII persons having claims against the e=ta,,
n OF George Grant, deceased, hereby re
Qucsted tn present the without delay Tor paw.
ment. either 10 undersigned to Leopold g. p.
Cowper ms am closing my transactions as adj
ministrator of said George Graut.
SAM'L. FINDIEY, Administrator
Feb 23-6t of Geo Grant, deceased
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from Or. Singleton I

Southland, Ky Feb. ~ 1916
Dr. G B"nj Smith-pcn Sir: Nothing has ever
been introduced that has sold so well and yiycn
such general satisfaction, rs your Improved Indian
vegetable pile. Very respectfully yours
+. S SINGLETON
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FOR RENT.

a For the balance of the year, the Store end
e5a5l Dwelling, the West side of Craw ford
EziJ street, now occupied by
rep 10 JAMES III. HALL
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NOTICE.-The subscriber intending to close
MS business ON lst March, respectfully solcits
all persons indebted to him, to comic forward and
MAKE lmmedlate payment, all accounts not
closed at that time Will be placed Ia the hands OF
an attorney for collection.
Feb % WIN r. M,I-prN
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SEEDS. SEEDS, SEEDS.

81 Lbs. Seeds SEEDS.
,y&i5-ssk w c have just received iu supply OF
,as53ssG fresh and genuine GARDEN, FIELD &
eS$Ssssss + -ON Err SEEDS, (warranted fresh }
9% T-'fN The Seeds which we have the pleasure
~,se~zs>-- OF Offering to the public generally, are
raised by the Shakers, and are universally ac-
knowiedgcd to be far superior any raised in tue
United states. Persons can place the utmost con-
hdencc IN our supply of Fresh Seeds, therefore
those wishing good, fresh and genuine will call at
the Drug and Chemical Store Sigh of the ;iie Nor
CHAS II TIEINI'VSu Ao,o,t
Feb IL
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NEW BOOKS just received ard for sale
~ Publishers prices by

NEW BOOKS just received ard for s,Ie a,
~ Publishers prices, by CO
w. Il. II. HODGES & co.
Science and the Arts of Industry
Schilcr's Revolt of the Netherlands
Lives OF Columbus and Vespucius
The Pleasures of Taste, by Miss Jane Tavlor
= The American Poultcrer's Companion, BY c. v.
Bcmcnt - - 49,
Karnbie5 about the Country, by Mrs. T. F. Fllet
Inc Liyes OF Vasco Munez De Balboa the dis.
coVercr OF the Pacific Ocean, fernando Cortes. the
Conqnerer OF Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro, the
Conquerer of Feru. wy
The Philosophy of Magic, Prodigies and Anna.
rent Miracles, by Anthony r. Thompson, NJ. b! F..
RS. " -
Memoirs OF the mos eminent American Mecbap
les; also the Lives of Distinguished European Ne
chanics, illustrated with fifty Engravinrs
The Treatment of Insanity, by Jno. NJ. Gait NJ
d., superintendent and Physician of the Lanatic
Asylum, Williamsburg, Va. Feb 20
Old North State copy1
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EPIGRAMS FROM uInY

Each man must eat peel OF dirt
Before he dies" the proverb teaches.
In haste to get this duty through,
Our greedy Nj. C.'s eat their speeches.
Congress speeches to an hour glass
Do some resemblance show,
Because the longer time they run
The shallower they grow.
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MORE THAN FORTY TuOnSANi

MOkE III IN FORTY THOUSAND
VI Cnplrs OF Chambers Cyclope.lia of English
Literature have been sold in IS than three years
IN England. is to be published in Is Nos at %
cents 'ach. Ne invite early subscriptions to this
immensely valuable work
Mrs Smck's Memoirs, by the Rev. J. b. letter
price only 80 cents.
Inc Christians Daily Treasury. a work CON-
mchdcd as most excellent. Just received by
Jan 50 HODGES & co
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS
10 be had at the u UN EST,dBI ISJI WENT, Z;

A = the subscriber is determined 20 sell persons
"a I'm want OF anything in nv line NAV rest AS
sure" that the subscriber will not b. under gold
nor under worked. Every article in the SDo fi,r
lane always On hand and mind, ! am tot to be
under-s'id. Thankful for past favours ! respect
i"iiY request a continuance OF the same as no cx.
"rt'"ns on my part shall be spared to please those
Wh" may iavoT me With their custom, as assure
me PuHhc IT is not all talk and no cider" but
lnlen! to do just as say so, for bar gains stop 1T
me sign OF the Mammoth Gun, High street one
door East of the Old Dominion Office
]. A. SPALDING
n B. The highest cash price paid for old Cop
per and Brass Jan o.
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AVE YOU REG IRDED TRUCE ECON
IL Only AND PURCHASED \ LARD LAMP?
mcnt We have just received There are some ex
quiFite patterns. Also please the ladies in
furnishing them with beautiful Hand Lamp of
an ehuIe new style HODGES s co.
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NICE
FOE SNiITuEIEEn-

The steamer Fa,pn
- Pa will, until further notice ,
80 c5y JiffEE?g--Etr5 make Three Trips week
- between Norfolk & Smith
hcd leaving Myers wharf, Norfolk, every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, at 9 o'clock A. Nj ::
returning, leave Smithfeli every Monday, We'd
mes 'ay and Friday at 8 O'Clock a. NJ
Passage Sl--Freight at the packet rates.
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GEORGE w. GRICE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, GROCEt

East side Market Square, Portsmouth, IA.
&C. Keeps constantly on hand n larre md wolf
selected Stock of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
Feb lS-4t