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ODD FELLOWS.

Odd Fellows, when together met,
Are not, perhaps, SO odd set
AS many people saw
Unless, indeed, il odd may be
That they should meet for charity,
With conscience clear to pay.
When the pale sufferer. seized by death,
But iaintly draws his short'ning breath,
They cool his fevcred tongue;
And gently battle his tbrobbing brow,
While scenes of earth swift fleeing now,
BY single hair seem hung.
Or. when the Spirits self is gone
To that far land, to us unknown,
To dwell in tents of clay;
The fixed and CLASSY eyes they close,
The pain. distorted limbs compose,
And to the tomb convey
Ode Fellows surely odd they are;
The sick, the naked have their care:
Tho hungry, too, are fed.
So odd that they without rcproof
The housecss stranger give a roof,
And where 10 lay his head
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FRUIT TRIBES FOR SALE.

&AS&&Hk AT the FAIR VIEW NURSERIES, Nor.
s&E$S ristown, Burlingtown Co, IN. J.) of
S&%Tx& the following varieties =
Apples. Peaches, Pears, Cherries,
1872 Plnms. Nectarincs, Apricots, &c ali
oil which are inoculated with the best var ties now
in use, from the earliest to the latest. Also Orna
mental Trees of the following varieties Silver
Naples, Lindcns, Balm of Gllead, Sc, &C. All
Orders most be accompanied with Cash or salts
factory reference in Philadelphia, whore prompt
attention will be paid in forwarding to any place
designated by the purchaser. A Catalogue can he
seen by calling on Mr. Cunnin gham-or they will
be furnished gratis on app!ica@bn at the MUIR
sery, In which will be ound tn c prices OF the diff
ferent varieties also Remarks on TRANSFORMING
pruning, &c. JOHN PERKINS, Proprietor
Morrisown, Burlington Co Feb "
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a JUVENILE YANKEE Trick In the village
of New Bedford, (says the Providence H-rald)
the boys were in the habit of playing at ball. A
cross old chap, who kept crockery store, was
somewhat annoyed by the Juvenile sports; and
whenever a ball came in his way he would seize
upon it, take it into his store and clap il into The
stove without ceremony. few days since, hav-
ing made prize of one of the offensive articles in
question. he adopted his usual course, but he
soon found he had caught Tartar A horrible
explosion took place. the stove was blown sky
high and about forty dollars worth of crockery
was dashed to pieces. 1t is unnecessary to add ,
that the urchins, who had so often been interrupt
ed IN their sports by soursops,' had charged their
ball with gunpowder by way Of a practical hint
10 the old fellow to let them alone in future.
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Hayre dc Grace. Hartford Co., Md. Feb 10, '46.
Mr. Seth w. Fowe,-
Dear sir =: understand the general agency for
the sale 81 Wisar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry has
been transferred to you. have been the agent for
selling 1t in this town for number of years du-
ring which time ] have sold large quantity
Many persons seriously sick, in this vicinity have
used this medicine, and been cured with IL when
all other medicines failed One lady in particu lar
in this town, was sick fifteen years. was entrely
cured with this article, she herself testifes /
think ii myself one Of the best medicines i'm the
world for tho 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 earl est opportunity no doubt shall find
ready sale FOR il. Yours, &c.
d. w. WELLS
Such is the unpreccdentcd success Of this valua-
Tie and popular medicine, arc constantly re-
cc1ving similar letters from different parts Of the
country. We publish this ono because the article
has been thoroughly proved in Maryland, and is
not found wanting
None genuine, unless signed I. BUTTS on the
wrapper
BE careful and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine
unless signed BY ]. BUTTS Address all orders to
SETH w. FOWLE, Boston. Mass
For sale by G. ~. HEINTISH, Portsmouth,, Va,
M. b. SANTOS, wholesale aud retail, Norfolk and
by Druggists generally throughout tho country.
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gentleman in Providence. thought he had dis
covered coal mine, and of course made bis for.
tune. He sent load to an editor, with reones,
that he would give it "a first rate notice. The
next days paper contained the following puff:
" Rhode Island Conl.--We have received a
load OF this article with request to give our
opinion of its merits, and we therefore advise all
sinners the day Of Judgment, to 60 to the Rhode
Island Coal Mines, for all HI can't SET hem on
fire.
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PARKERS' HOTEL.

MAIN STREET, NORFOLK,
(Formeriy Of The Crawford House, Portsmouth,
"a Would respectfully inform his friends
I.fh and tn" public, that he has taken the
iiliEaa House Gently erected Bye. Hail. ESQ
u1ll49Y The House is spacious and connndi-
- ous the rooms airy and comforta BILE
the situation central and convenient
He has AT considerable expense furnished it in
neat aud appropriate style, (all his furniture being
new.) and pledges himself that no paius will be
spared to make his guests transient and perma.
nent) comfortable aud agreeable
tG5- His charges will he less than any prominen,
Hotel OF Boarding House IN the CITY
BOARD-pT day, 81 s5
per aceek M
per month, 90 co
Jan l2-1y s. r. PARKER
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD!

O. Runaway from the Subscriber at Deep
OF Creep, about two years since, Negro Wo
SGA man CHESTINE. Sheis of a inidding
w size rather slim, of slick black color,
| INN with fiat Upon The left eide of
\ ANN her neck, unde- the ear, arc two large
49,. rgaZ scars, occasioned by scrofua She dress
es weii-sPeaks quick. and has much of ladylike
appearance, with sort of bouncing gait. She
generally has her jaws tied up to cover the scars
nave every reason to believe that she has been
lurking about Norfolk, and is still harborcd there
All persons are hereby cautioned against employ
ing or harboring her, as am determined to prose
cute to the fullest extent of the law, any and every
one who may do so.
The above reward will be paid for her delivery
10 me- or Tor her confinement so that get her
Feb 81 IF HENRY q ARPL"CT
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MISCELLANEOUS.
r.. G.. MICH obs
AMERICAN HOTEL,
(LATE EURorEAN,)
PENN sYLyANIA AvEN NUE.,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE.
aRrHuR L; F0GG. }propr;e,or.

PHlNEAS ThURSToN, rroPrie'or'.
ME undersigned having succeeded the late fy m
oil Dix Fogg in the pr prietorship of the
FOUNTAIN Hotel, So long and widely known as one
OF the most c"nimodious establishments in Ea III
more, take this method of iniorning the travelling
pubic that, besides the improvements made
last spring in the addition of an entire new WING
to the house by which largo number of lodging
rooms were added, we'll as an extensive I3ntbinr
Efa6hshmenf they have recently mad cunstructed
netc Lddies' Ordinary. fitted up in the ~ ost unioue
and BEAUTIFUL style and also private sitting room,
or The gentlemen. which is entirely free from the
oustle necessarily incident to the more public parts
OF the house an arrangement highly desirable and
which they fatter themselves cannot fail to please
In connection with these improvements the whole
int rior of the house has under gone thorough re.
vision. everything appcrtainiDg to the upholstery
OF the establishment has been renewed aud attcnd-
ants Tor the chambers selected with strict view to
cntlre capabIlltv In every respect. The table will
bo found at al times fully supplied with ever ything
the market affords, served up in a superior stvle:
while III the way of wines, &C., nothing will be
KEEP but what is of the hest quality Add to these
facts the attent on and which will he rem
deied by their assistants acting under their own
personal supervision Those who NAV favor them
with call they hatter tn, mselvcs will not leave
dissatisfied as pains expense will be spa red
IN their part to meet the wants of their quests and
rust their hopes of liberal patronage will not
Drovc unfoundcd.
Baggage taken to and from the hotel free of
barge. Feb 81
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Gold fDrtached and Nnchor Escapement Lever
Watches, Cull jeweled,) Gold Lcpine Watches
Silver Lever, Lcpine aud Vertical Watches, Col /
Guard, Fob, and Vest Chains, Gold Tbimblcs,
Shields and Spccts, Gold Pencils, Lockets and Ma
dalians, Cameo and Stone Pins, Ear Rings Finger
Rings Bracelets Clasps and Snaps. Silver Arrows.
Pencils, Tooth Picks and Combs, Card Cases, Shirt
Studs, tnew etylc) Sill, er Table, Tea and Dessert
Spoons, Silver Table, Tea and Dessert FORKS, Su-
gar Tongs, Butter Knives Cups, Spects Sc, &c,
Shell, Tuck, Side and Buffalo Combs Coral Arm
lets for Infants, Cake Baskets, Casters, Wal
tors in sets single one, all of which will be sold
cheap for cash, at j. b. MINTON'S
lcwclry Store, Crawford ST.. Portsmouth, Va.
n. Clocks, Watches and Jcwelry repaired,
Jan 10 r. NJ
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To Edacard T. .BInnaire :

Won will please to take notice, that on the 81 4
a day OF March next, at the Office of James
Murdaugh, in the town of Portsmouth, Va, be-
tween the hours of six O'Clock in the morning an
sunset oil the same day, shall proceed ~ tai c
the deposition of Mary Langhorne, Ann Armis-
tead, Eliza Lyme, and II. Steaks and others, to be
read IN evidence, IN suit now depending in the
circuit superior Court Of Law and Chanccry for
the County of Norfolk, in which we are Plaintiffs,
and you, Catharine b. Blamirc, Edward b. Bln-
mlre, James Blamire and Thos. S. Shepherd are
defendants If. from any cause, the said deposit
tons should not be taken The 3lst of March the
same will be adjourned from day TO dav until Ia
ken and COMPLETED. WIN TATEM
Late Sheriff of Norfolk County. suing for the
oeneht OF Schaefier & Roberts, and Truit Pcndlc-
ton s. Trutt. Feb 27-lawav
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HOUR OF LEAVING CHANGED TO s. a. NJ.
The quick and beautiful low pressure Steamer
Augusta, running in connexon with the Richmond
| and Petersburg Rail Road, leaves virgins wharf
Norfolk. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdav
at b A. NJ, for the above cries and towns passcD.
gers cakiast on board the Aug sta and arrive at
Port Wal'hnll halt past - NJ where trains leave
immediately for both Petersburg and Richmond
arriving at Petersburg by half past p. NJ, and
at Richmond about p NJ, about two hours in ad-
vance of the old James River Line. and in n Boat
passed in her accommodations, and the atten-
ton Of her officers to the Gonrt of her passengers
| te sburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at half past 4. NJ, breakfast on board the Angus,
ia, and arriving at Norfolk about hall past p NJ
| Ii will be pert eived from the above TINT thi.
comfortable and expeditieus line gives TO persons
visiting Richmond or Petersburg on business the
opportunity OF transacting ii and returning nv the
boat OF next morning, to be absent from their,
homes single night only.
The Augusta will stop at the usual IN n6inos ON
James River 10 take in and put out way travel and
at any other points on the river where signal il
made.
The public may rest assured thai il ia the deter
mlnatlon OF the Proprietors keep 40 this Iins
permanently; and to accommodate travellers he
tween Norfolk or Portsmouth and Richmond and
Petersburg and the Cities of the District of CoIuu
For further information, tickets or FREIGHT annlv
to- w. u GARNETF & co.
N. -. The central position of the r. p r. r.
Depot in Richmond, and its oontigpity to the prin
cipal Hotels and place OF starting of the Cars fnn
the North and West, and the Canal Packets 70,
Lvnchburg, adds TO the economy as well .. in.
convenienccs OF this Line Oct
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SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS

ttsiisSS5A We have just received "A full supply Of
,QsaSSfss}2sSSF fresh and genuine GARDEN, FIELD &
,s;esHS3s5S FLOWER SEEDS Warranted frcsh.)
va ~ The Seeds which we have the pleasure
-sstSsx-- OF offering TO the public generally are
f;SS q ny the Shakers, and are universally ac.
knowledged to be far superior any raised in the
United States. Persons can place the utmost con-
hdence in Our supply of Fresh Seeds, therefore
those wishing good fresh and genuine, will call at
the Drug and Chemical Store, Sigh of the big Nor
CHAS H. HEINITSH Arc,t
Feb IL
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mFhe story Of Rev. Mr.. Bowden having been
murdered by his wife in Spencer Co. Ky. turns
out to be silly hoax
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HE Subscriber take thi opportunity tu thank
this generous community for their liberal Da.
tronagc, and he has just received by the Baltimore
boat this morning, hnc lot of CLOTHING, such
as Black Cloth Dress Coats, some Black Business
Cloth Coats Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants
Cashmere Vests, Black and Fancy Satin Vests,
Saunett Pan's, &c. Call and | will guarantee
that you will be treated aud waited unon in the
most gent'cmaniikc manner. J NJ. MILES
req 70 Arc ado.
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GOM ETHING NEW UNDER THESUN
~ AGAIN !-CIRCASSiAN BALM. we have
Just received, and arc particularly nxious to call
the attention OF the ladies and gentlemen 10 this
most celebrated aud valuable preparation. eper dis.
conered IN The kno,cn ,oorid, for PRESERVING THE
HUMAN HAIR aud improving its GROW TIL and
This Balm is acknowledged BY al ,cho houc used il
TO be superior to every Other prcpa ration of the kind
for the removal of DGndruF Scuf &c and al
other disoases of the Hair.
Warranted, in al cases, To prevent BADNESS
and check the tendency Of hair to bccome Gran
The prevalence Of the custom Of cxtrnya Tant
putting and self praise, wopid, perhaps, require
high wrought eulogy in support of the virtues of
!nls rug romdeDm Balm; but relying upon the
judgment and good OF the public and the in
trinsc value OF the article presented to their notice
we AVOID inc lnHichon of these fulsome pauegyrirs
and knowing what has cen done, trust to the In
ture To exhibit to our patrons the changes which
by the aid OF OF the Circassan Balm, may yet be
*4*Bs CAuTfous where and from whom you ppr
chase; The Ge,uineJoT sale only by CHAS. II. HEI
NITSH. Agent, Portsmouth, aid VI. a. SANTOS
No'io'k' Feb 10
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NEW BOOKS just resolved ard for sale AT
IN Publishers prices, by
w: II. HODGES s co.
Science and the Arts of Industry
Settlers Revolt of the Netherlands
Lives of Columbus and Vespucius
The Pleasures OF Taste, by Miss Jane Tavlor
- The American Poulterer's Companion, by G. n.
Bemcnt
Hambles about the Country, by Mrs. f. F.. Ellct
The Lives of Vasco Munez D. Balboa the die.
C"nquercr of Nrxico, and Francisco Pizarro the
Conqusrer of lie u.
The Philosophy of Magic, Prodigy and Appa.
H.
memoirs oil the most eminent American Mocha
les also the Lives of Distinguished Eurooean Me-
chanics, illustt a,ed with fifty En- cravings
The Treatment of Insanity, by Juo. Nj Gait M
d., Superintendent and Physician of the Lunatic
Asylum, Williamsburg, Va. Feb 20
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JED GLOVER SEED.-Iust received from
Phlladclphi' another frc-b supply Of first rate
RED CLOVER SEED. For sale al the Drup store
Sign Of he Big Mortar.
Jan IS CHAs II. HE1N1TsH, Agent.
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M EMORIA TECHNICA; or the art of alb
4'A breviating those studies which give the great
est labor TO the memory including numbers ia
historical dates, Geography, Astronomy GRANTEES,
&c. Also Rules for Memorizing Technicaliies
Nonenclatures, Proper Names, P rose, Poetry, and
topics in general cling all the available Roles
found in Mnemonics Mnemoechuy, of ancient
and modern times; to which is added perpetual
Almanac for two thousand years Of past time and
time to come. Adapted to the use of Schools by
Lorenzo ID. Johnson. Price 81. For sale by
Feb u ". H. n. HODGES SEQ.
IOld North State conYl
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OSiA I'll WILLS, Agent for the sale Of j. RI
IrlPiett Sons Nails keeps constant y on hand
full assortment, and will supply the trade at as
low prices as an article of equal quality can he pur-
chased IN any CT the northern markets. Just re-
IciNou "oo Kegs wei assorted Nov 81
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS
10 De had at the GUN ETST,IBL LSHlIENJ' j.,

A > the subscriber is determined 10 SELL persons
IA IN want of anything in my line may rest as
ed that the subscriber will not be under sold
nor under worked. Every article in the Spo, fin q
Lane always on hand and mind, am rot to be
undcr'soid Thankful for past favours respect
July request continuance of the same as no ex.
crtions on my part shall be spared to please those
WI" may favor me with their custom, as assure
the purilc 1t Is not all talk and no cider" but |
inc sign OF the Mammoth Gun, High street one
door East of the Old Dominion Office.
j. a. SPALDING
~ b. The highest cash price paid for old Con
per and Brass. L. a.
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UNiE BATTLE OF LIFE, Love Story,
IL by Charles Dickens, price g cents
Daniel Dennison, and tho Cumberland States
man by the late Mrs Holland, price % cents
Inc tiugcnot, Tale OF the French Protcs.ants
by g. p. r. James Esq, % cents
NO 3 q amber's Cyclopcdia of English Litera
turc, price 25 cents
Nos i3l and 80 Illustrated Shakespeare For
sale by W. H. H. HODG rs & co
Feb 20
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PURSUANT TO Deed of Trust rom Stephen
u James, and Jennett his wife, bearing date the
2th June, 1915. aud Ot record in the Clerks Office
oil Norfolk County, o. secure certain debt tbcrei n
mentioned, to the Bank of Virginia, will bc sold at
public auction, before IN Court House in the town
OF Portsmouth, on THURSDAY the Ilth March
next, at IL O'Clock, for ca-h, a certain LOT OF
LAND IN the town ut Portsmouth, situated on Eff
hngham street and founded on the West by the
lot OF David Jan IS, on the South by a vacant lot
owned by Stephen James, on the West bv Ffin r
ham street, and running hack one hundred and
ten feet which said lot there is double wooden
tenement wi h lane of three .ct annexed to each
tenement. The said lot being part of tho prepcr.
ty conveyed by the Deed of Trust aforesaid
JOHN A CHANDLER
WIN. II. WILSON, hf"sfse'
Feb lS--2awtds
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GARDEN SEEDS. FOR THE SPRING or

GARDEN SEEDS, FOR THE SPRING OF
VI lS47. The Subscriber is now receiving his
new aud choice supply of fresh aud genuine GAR
DEN SEEDS and can with the srrictcst confidence
recommend the IN as the true growth OF the las
season, and OF the very best quality. Those de.
Tiroos o! obtaining the real Simon Pure should
lose no time III making selections at the Drug Store
of III Ri2EE
Feb %
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FOR SMITHFIEI,p-

The new steamer Fdtcn
IL --LA will, until further notice
C,,1sj5sl.s55sr,z.. make Three Trips week
- between Norfolk & Smith
he'd; leaving Myers wharf Norfolk, every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 O'clock A. M.
returning, leave Smithfcld every Monday, We'd.
ncs ay and Friday, at 9 O'Clock. A. NJ.
Passage Si.--Freight at the packet rates
Oct "a
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NEW WATCHES, JEWEL
RY SILVER AND pr An,ED w AnH

The Subscriber begs leave
to inform the inhnbitan of
Portsmouth and its vicinity,
that he has commenced tho
above bnsincss,in Portsm nth,
next door TO w. b. Pitcher,
ESQ, on Crawford ST., where
will be found a great assert.
tncnt of T.adies' and Can't.
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ILLS, OILS. OILS.--We have lust received
~ large and full supply ofGOOD LAMP OILS,
I J as P9re Bieacfed sperm, Refined Lard and
i0powing prices per pint. l6, l25, and Q cents -
Inose wishing excellent Oils will do well to give
the Big Mortar. CHAS. II. HEINITSH. a. cent
x- Also. another supply of Pure Linseed Oil.
E tts on P'pe Whte Lead, Tiupentine Vaynishes,
Wtndo,o Glass, Pure Chrome Yeio,u and Green. &c. -
which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
Jan Ii
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STILL FOR RENT.


4 IT INbS SELLINE OFF a IT, a
~ BELOW COST.-The Subscribers intend to
cIoSe t,eir instore Stock of CARPETINGS this sea-
son, with view of going ont of the trade OF that
article Those who want, will do we'll to call ear.
ly, as they are determined to close without regard
70 cost Their stock consist of Brussels Superior
Carpetings. JOHN COOKE 4 RI
Nov II ~
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IN STORE, 10 hhds new crop New Orleans S,,.
gar, 10 bhds w ! Molasscs
10 bbls Rusty and Sour Mess Pork
no boxes Soap. various kinds
no bbs n. o., n. F.. and ~ v Rum
100 bbs Common Rye Whskey
80 boxes Kio, Laguayra and lava Coffee
5O 6his Cognac Brandy, let and 9TH proof
80 bbls Philadelphia md Baltimore Gin
$50 boxes Manufactured Tobacco
800 bags Shot, 400 kegs Nails
~ packages Loaf aud Crushed Sugar Bsltiruo-.
and New York refined
100 boxes Mustard. Pepper and Chocolate
And Inomcntly expected 1000 t bis Georretovp
aud Baltimore Superine Flour, for sale by
Jan III JOSIAH Wills
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M RS. ). CROCK Err takes this method IN
I'I inform The citizens Of Portsmouth. thai shs
has established SELECT SCHOOL for vonnr
Misses, and small children, in the House foryosrS
occupied by the Rev. MIR. Harrison ON Londonn
street, ,vhere limited number of Pupils will be
received. ' 0o
Terms, from Three to Five Dollars per Quarter
10 weeks. Jar -