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(Iafe Medical Department Of CokwbtaW CoHsge,)
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TIME annual course lectures in this institution will
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CHARLES G. PAGE, M. d., and LEONARD ID. GALE d. ~
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p. ]. STEER, who will hereafter conduct the business
his account tenders his hearty thanks to his
former patrons friends the avors heretofore extend
ed him. and solicits their continuance He hopes, by
faithful attention business, to be able to give great salts
faction in future. The arrival of goods will be
nounced very soon. SCOTS New York fall and winter
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rTNHE written signature the only safeguard against
counterfeitThe public attention is invited, and par
cuar referred to the setting forth the new
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proved anti-bous pills; both of which, it may be SEEM
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DIssOLUTyON OF PARTNERsHIP.-The firm here
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Germ and we hope indebted viii be prepared to
settle when called upon is very important 70 us that
speedy settlements be made A. H. YOUNG.
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A UGUsT REPORT of the Mutual Life Insurance Com
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(NHEMIsTRY applied to the manufacture OF Soar
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The American in Paris, by John Sanderson, vols
Tam's Fortnight Rambes, and other poems by Thoma:
MacKellar, author of 'Droppings from the Heart"
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Tv ID. MOSELY, United States Attorney, will attend
the several States and federal held Nash.
vile.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
Office in the courthouse ut Nashville Tennessee.
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GOOD TIMES FOR SNIP OWNERS.

| 4 he bar1ue Verona. which cost las, December
seven Thousand dollars, has been sold within a
nay or Two tn New York ffrm for thirteen thou
sahu d"hars.-Boston TroreiIer, FRIDAY.
How often and repeatedly we urged upon our
own capitalists and mechanics, the benefits that
would flow 10 all. if they would enter into the
natural and legitimate business Of shin buildiny.
Is no doubt recollected by all our citizens bu, not
one did then, OF has jet, seized the golden oppor
tun'iy oi making themselves and their Town
prosperous and independent. Months on months
have been spen, in idlencss and useless repnngs
because there was no work in the NAVY Yard.
and they waited. like parched and perishing lrav-
ellers in the desert. for the refreshing shower
well 1t has come in a torrent-and men from all
parts Of the country have concentrated to gather
| The harvest but dear,h will and must come
| aga'n--thcre will be the same compainnps, as
have before been heard. again uttered. How
much better 1t would have been if that slack time.
Oh which we speak, had been expended in build
ing merchant vessels may be gathered from the
small Item which heads this paragraph What
business would yield such rich returns as this
| Not one! No. not even the white slave manu-.
factories of cotton and wool that is recommended
by some of our sapieni citizens. as a cure for all
the evils we suffer pecunarily. We have no pa
| thence 18th any Of those fellows who recommend
this panacea 10 be applied here, the building of
prison houses in which is to be immured the beau
titul children of our land, to watch and tend the
steam machinery. in order Ia pour wealth into
the lap of bloated idleness. No, let our children
be free, and in youth prepared by education and
instruction for the duties of life, while vigorous
manhood fashions the hardy oak and tough iron
into floating palaces, merchants store houses, Sc,
To bring the comforts and luxuries of the world
within our reach SD shall country be free,
and our wives and daughters. with ourselves. be
happy.
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STILL LATER FROM THE BRAZOS
AND FROM VERA CRUZ

The schr Heroine. Capt Shaw, arrived at
New Orleans on the 2lst ultimo from the Braz IS.
whence she sailed on the 10Th ultimo. We copy
from the Picayune the following intelligence
Gen. Scott was still at the Brazps, but was ex
pecled to leave ON the Alabama which arrived
there on the morning Of the 10Th.
Another account says that lac was 10 sail ON the
Massachusetts,. which was certainly waiting for
him. -Four companies Of artillery were already
on board that vessel. Capt. Smiths Capt Swari
wouFs and Lieut. Shackcllord's Of the 81, and
Capt. Ylnton's Of the 81, ho are to act as body
guard TO Gen. Scott. A part Of the 9Th infantry
was also on hoard
All the private vessels at the Braz * had been
taken up by government, and were ra pidly loading
with mules, wagons and provisions. The camn
at Palo Alto had been broken up, and Gen.
Worth and staff were al the mouth waiting 10
embark
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4 GOOD TIIOuGHr

A correspondent of The Baltimore Sun speaking
OF affairs in Mexico, thus introduces the name OF
the gallant HoUsToN. Why has he not been
thought Of before this in our operations agains,
Mexico. His name alone would strike terror in
the hearts of the Mexicans, and serve as the
rallying cry to thousands, who are now RESTING
ignobly and supinely at home.
" We must expect 10 lose men in detail, s,rag.
lers. &c, but The ntercep,ion of dispatches is
particularly provoking. Some precautions ouGh,
to be taken in regard to them, and, in general. il
is desirable that those who understand the art Of
making war on the Mexicans, and who are ac.
qualnted with the topography of Mexico, should
he lille more consulted. While our distin-
gnlshed generals of The regular army are thus af
f"rded an opportunity Of winning Iaurcls, our sue
cesslul volunteer generals who have whipped the
Mexicans, should not be forgotten. Where is
Sam Houston Why is he not employed ..down
mere where his valor has marked the progress
OF rising nation, and his name become terror
to bigoed and hateful foe 20
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For the New Era.

Mr.. Editor:-In your paper of Saturday last
you have brought 10 the notice Of the Democracy
Of the Town and County. four gentleman as being
worthy of the support Of the Democratic party for
the Legislature of Virginia, at the coming cleo
ton in April. In the same paper you announce
the fact that the petition for ncorpo tom has
been Z" killed" in The Committee TO whom il had
been referred, and that, by the earnest efforts Of
Our " Representative in part" Capt. Watts
Now, Mr.. Editor, does not this adnOnish us that
IN local matters unity is The best policy that if
desire the Town should be wholly represent.
ed, that Uhig and Democrat should concentrate
their entire strength on one man, VI hose interest
and feelings were known To be urquesiiunably
identified with Portsmouth BY This | do not
mean TO say. or infer that Capt. Watts has not
the true interest of Portsmouth at heart, ON the
contrary, believe the entire reverse, but mean
to say, that elected as he is by a larger vote in
the County than The Town, he is somewhat duly
bound to lean TO The interest Of The County " hen
any question comes Up IN which The interest Of
tue twO may conflict, il is 10 avoid this stale of
things hereafter, | throw out the idea that it
would be to the interest Of the Town (under ex-
lstlng clrcOmslances) that parties should unite on
man who would command the confidence Of all
One who was not tainted with WhpCery as 10
make him offensive to the Democrats, and on the
other hand moi so deeply dyed in LucoGocuism as
TO make him Unsightly to the other party. One
OF more conservative cast. and whose indepen.
dence Of character would lead bim TO do rlpht
irrespective Of party, such one elected By both
parties will have an united constituency from the
Town, and SD far as the interest Of Portsmouth
was concerned he would have no party feelings TO
crafty
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THE TAX BILL,

This was the principal business before the House
OF Delegates yesterday, says the Richmond Re
publican of Tuesday, and all the blanks, we be-
Ieve, were filled as in the bill Of last wear, with
but few exceptions. A heavier tax if we mis-
take not has been imposed on pianos, by The new
bill and In addition to the former subjects Of AKA
lion, Bowling Saloons and Billiard Tables have a
tax imposed upon them
The tax on each Ten Pin Alley, except at wa
Iefing places, will be SI0 thnse al such places
OF resort will be taxed So each. Every Billiard
Table, except those at watering places. is to be
taxed s2OO-and those last named TO be taxed
$40 EACH
Pianos are TO be taxed ! 2 per CT. on their
value, which will be 81 so on an instrument worth
$500
Thus we see that Printing Offices and Ten
Pin Alleys are equally valued by our sage legisla
,ers,-yNc,D Era.
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own funds and government. would quickly recover
from Their dcpression--we trust they will sum
see their position, and act with vigor, uuauimi,y
and resolution.
we submit table taken from the records in
the CLERKS Office Of the county. which we pre-
sumo VIII not be disputed and we ask in view
oil the assertion Of Capt. Watts, g" tina, the town
has been literally cared for" what Portsmouth
has received as an equivalent? Fellow -c,izens,
look to this matter for yourselves-be not longer
deceived
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FAMINE IN IRELAND

We direct particular attention to the extracts
which we make to day under this head The
letter of Father Matthew directs the true mode
of charity and duty which nay be contemplated
to be sent from this country. What heart is there
but what sympathses with the unfortunate people
who are now suffering from that most dreadful
OF ali calamlties, STARVATION. Our conntrymen
have done well SO far-but they must not weary
in well doing. When will Portsmouth act
Norfolk is actively engaged in the good work.