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THE ACQUITTAL OF DIR HoLLIcK

The acqnittal of DR.. Hollick in PHILADELPHIA.
10 hailed as triumph The Keystone saws:
Inc whole matter may be daguerreotyped
In few words. Certain men of the Medical
profession, unwilling that the poor man should
read tor seventy five cents, what the rich NAV
purchase Tor seven dollars, resolved to put the
Dactor down. They have failed --miserably fail
ed. They welcome to The honor they have
won, such as it is. As for the Doctor. his re.
ward VIII be found in the warm appreciation of an
intelligent community"
The Doctor is now in this civ on his WAY
South, with the intention of lecturinp in Norfolk
Richmond and Charleston We can only hearth
~ commend him to the press and people, wherever
ne goes. On his return he contemplates lecturng
IN BALTIMORE Baltimore ,4rgu.
we had The pleasure of meeting DR.. Hollick in
Richmond last week, and learned from him tina,
1t was his intention, after completing course
there, to come Immediately to Norfolk and Ports
mouth, where he will lecture on those interesting
subjects which every mother, particularly, should
be acquainted with. The Doctor, has thousands
OF certificates from as many ladies of the highest
responsibility in the cities of Washington, Bal,i
more, Philadelphia, &C., of the great importance
and value of his lectures, and not satisfied with
such evidences. their grateful hearts have nut him
" PooSNSo'"" VI ttSlilhOUdiS OF MS worth
in the shape of gold medals, that are modes,y
exhibited as support from the beloved ma,rons of
our country. DIR. H., however, is not satisfied
with doing good in one branch, or by one mode.
but has prepared several works on the subject of
health and life, which are always for sale by
him. They are no trfling theories, but through
treatises which may be relied on with satety.-
We submit the titles of some of them, and advise
our readers to possess themselves of copy of
EACH
L. The Origin of Life; Popular Treatise on
the Philosophy and Physiology of Reproduclon in
Plants and Animals, Sc. Illustrated with fine
Colored Engravings. Tenth Edition. BY Fred
erick Hollick, Nj. d.
g Outlines of Anatomy and Physiology illus.
trated by New Dissected Plate of the Human
Organization, and by separate views Designed
either to cover General knowledge of these sub
jects in itself, or as Key for explaining larger
and more complete works. BY the same.
3. Neuropathy or the True Principles of the
Art of Healing the Sick. Being an explanation
of the action Of GaIvanism, Electricity and MAG
neism, in the Cure of Diseases and Compari
son between their powers and those of Drugs. or
Medicines, of all kinds, with view 10 determine
their relative value and proper use. Blythe same.
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THE SUFFOLK DEMOCRAT.

This paper is now lying on our table, II ia
edited and published by EDWARD SrRAHAN,
Esq, in the county of Huntington. town of Suf-
folk, N. X. Mr.. STRAHAN is sterling demo-
crat, and possessed of much ability. He has
laiterly been conducting the Progressive Demo-
craft in the city of New York, from which paper
we have frequently enriched our own columns.
We hope that Mr. S., in the new field to which
ne has transferred his labors will be able to reap
reward commensurate with his deserts. He
is genuine and sincere democrat, and Thus cam
mences his labors in his opening address to the
public:-
we this day commence the publication of
journal which will be devoted to the advocacy
and permanent establishment of the measures Won
hold dear. Such ability as we possess, and all
the industry we are capable Of shall be used for
the purpose of disseminating the great truths of
our political creed-and never with the view of
dislracting us in council or dividing our forces
while an enemy remains in The field Hayino
unlimited confidence in The integrity and intellI-
gence OF the people, and knowing that thew have
Inc power TO right themselves when they discoy-
er that they been wronged--it shall be rule of
our faith to submit TO the will of the majority
whenever that will has been fairly and honest.
ly ascerained. With the various factions into
which our party has been unfortunately divided
we will have nothing 10 do, unless to counsel
peace and harmony. and strict adherence 10
our ancient and well defined principles. Men,
in our estimation, shall always be held subor-
dlnate to measures, and he whose sentiments
and acts agree best with the principles of the
Democratic Republican party shall always have
our support
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Having been most egregiousIy imposed upon
by specious william by the name Of j. C. S.
DUsTAN, who, we hear, from time to time. is
extending his swindling operations in North Car
olIha, we again request our contemporaries to hand
the scoundrePs name and character round tha,
his career OF Infamy may be stopped. AS early
as November last, We withdrew our authority
from him, but we are continually in receipt of
letters which exhibit the fact that he has prac
tlsed his deception on many unsuspecrng persons.
Will some person who knows of his whereabouts
give US information so that we may reach him.
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above outline denotes, life Of varied action No,
often TO be met with. From graduate a, The
early age OF ~, we trace him to the tutor ,bo
lawyer. traveller. legislator, diplomatst, and ex-
P'orer, and IN each successive sphere of emplov-
ment. we find the same perseverance. irrenresS;
ole activity, indomitable energy, and capac,v IN
meet The requirements Of any branch of the puhl;.
service ' p"S
without taking into the account his lectures o.,
Chiha and Oregon. and Others before numerona
literary and scientific institutions, his literary bis.
"i'cs'' ana political productions have been almos,
~nnout number, Besides his work on the Revo.
buttons in Europe. in two volumes: his ReU;o;
scenes oil Year in Spain, in two volumes and a
translation of Po,hier on Maritime Contracts ha
mas been most prolific contributor to the Nor,h
american Review, the United States I,i,erorv
Sazette, the Southern Review, the Amcricao
Review, The Democratic Review, the Annual
neR's'er. The knlckerbocker. and other periodicals.
ne also furnished all the articles in the Encvclo-
paedia Americana on the geography, history. and
institutions of Spanish America. in relation 90
which no writer in either hemisphere has dis,I,v
ed more accurate or comprehensive knowledge
we do not think il necessary to speak of Colo
mel Chshng as an orator. Although he stands in
the foremost rank as debater and public speaker
P'omp', nnent, vigorous, and self possessed. his
ao''y IN ms respect does not form the PRINCIPAL
feature IN his intellectual character. He pos
sesses an intrepid and executive genius. There
IS work, resolution and endurance in him. az well
as learning, eloquence, and facility in li,e,,,w
composition; and with the ten years. experience
he has had in the line and staff of our volunteer
militia, we have no doubt he will realize tho
highest expectations of his friends in his NOV,
career, at the head of the Massachusetts yolun.
teers in Mexico. 0'D"
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An Unmitigated ScoundreI.

Some year since, fellow by the name of 7
u. D. DUsTAN, OF most tnslnualing and humble
manners, well educated and accomplished came
into our office in an inter state Of destituiion. al
most naked, and asked us to let him look over
our papers, which we, of course, assen,ed in
This was continued from day to day, unit, he had
30 far gained on our confidence that we loaned
him money, fed HIN, and through our means he
was put IN decent trim, having, as we since
learn, most unwarrantably laid Others under com
tribution, through the influence of being with us
This Dustdn proved 10 be one of the gems Of
Snbad's " Old Man of the Sea-" and we fonnJ
j! difficult TO shake him of. Not doubling his
honesty, and wishing to give him chance to
live, we gave him authority TO make collection
tour for US Of four or five weeks which has lasted
80 many months, and we have had no returns
from him, but have received frequent complaints
Of him, and learn that he has taken like FaIstofT
most unwauanable liberties with the kings press.
otherwise, our authority to rob gentlemen, not one
OF whose names has been returned to us by him
The only evidences we have received from him.
that he was living. was one dated "Williamston
N. c.. Dec 1917 stating that he could :" send
100 from here, and be down by New Years day
with some 5000" Another note we give entire
" PLYMOUTH, N. c., Jan 9Th, 1917.
Dear Sir-CiIcumstanCcs have made it neces-
sary for me to delay my return to the 10th instant
with every assurance Of high feeling,
:" Believe me yours, &C., J. c. s. d."
Since this mole Of high feeling" we have
heard nothing Of the consummafe william, and al
ihongh we expect no return Of the $500 or $500
which he has obtained Of rs, we feel il orr duty
TO expose the rascal, and put Others on their
guard that they may not be iIeeced by him; and
we request the favor Of the press, generally that
they will extend this notice through their col
umns. This fellow, DHsfdn, is medium height.
dark complexoned. ful habit. with a specious
tongue and insinualing, bland manners Beware
Of him-for bis heart is blackcr than his face
A. +. CUNNINGHAM,
Editor .Ne,O Era g. old Dominion.
Portsmouth, Feb ., lS47
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DC beneficial not only to tina, country and ours.
but 70 mankind, In referring TO religious liberty
we Know tina, Mexico is under an exclusive reii.
glous establishment, and that our government will
Pto'ec' It's property in the territories conquered
as all reiia ions must be free under annexation
this conquest would open the door to that free in.
curry OF all secis which is now prohibited in Mex.
Ico, WIN no good result from this2 The es
'aoiished Church Of Mexico, as we have already
suggested, foresee this But they mus, take their
cn"'ce between protection of their property and
'ree inquiry under American rule. and The exclu.
sion OF such inquiry and robbery of their property
oy "iii'ary chleitains under Mexican. Their
cnoce Is between the sword of the robber and the
argument Of the polemic. Which. we ask will
be mos, beneficial to M.xico2
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estate, property and effects. together with all the
franchises, privileges and i'nmuntles. acquired by
The said board under the provisions of tho said act
oi The twenty seventh of February. and which
were leased la the said trustees upon~the like
terms and conditions for the term of five years, az
are contained in the lease to the trustees as afore.
said
Z. Be al Further enacted, Tha, said trustees
together with the select and common councils
aforesaid, may at any time during said term of
hve years, purchase from the S.abnard and Roam,
oke railroad company all their property in the
aforesaid railroad, with all the franchises rights
and immunliies appeftaininr TO the same And
the Seahoard and Roanoke railroad company are
hereby authorized and directed 10 transfer TO the
trustees and councils aforesaid all the ripht title
and property winch they now huld in the said
ROAD anu It's appur,enanc,s Propided That such
sale and transfer shall no, he made for less than
The sum OF fifty thousand doars. Upon such
purchase and transfer, the said trustees as repre-
sen'atves of the town of Portsmouth. shall be.
come pr"priei"rs of one half of said road and the
SAID select and common councils as representatives
oi the City OF Norfolk of the other half. And the
sau trustees aud councils together shall consi.
TUE " he Seahoard and Roanoke railroad com
pany. and shall enjoy the property. franchises
and rights OF the present company, and be subiec,
10 AL lis liabilities. regulations and restrictions.
o. BE aJrther enacted. That in the event of
'e o"u counci's becoming purchasers
OF me road as aforesaid. they may at any time
augment their capital stock, by opening books
under the direction of such agents as thew NAV
appoint. and receiving Subscriptions to an amount
mol exceeding six hundred thousand dollars. in
shares OF one hundred dollars each and they NAV
adjust and settle, upon such terms as they think
proper, the relative value Of the new stock to the
interest and property in said road of the town of
Portsmouth and the City of Norfolk.
A. BE IL further enacted, That if either the
trustees OF Portsmouth shall decline to participate
with The councils of Norfolk in the lease above
authorized. or the councils of Norfolk with Tho
trustees OF Portsmouth, then the Board of public
works are hereby authorized To make said lease to
the parties which shall desire il, with all the
rights and privileges to such parties, accompanied
ny all the duties and obligations which are above
conferred and imposed upon the Joint lessees.
D. This act shall be in force from its passage
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THE BLIND SINGERS.

We attended for short time last evening the
Concert of the Blind, which was held at the
Town Hall. and were much pleased with many
OF the pieces executed by them They are well
worthy OF patronage. Their exhibition is highly
interesting tor many reasons-while their music
is far above mediocrity. the development of the
mode of instruction.. and The modest lecture of one
of the blind, MIR. Goodrich, with his readino.
arithmetic, &c, cannot fail to make deep i'm
preston on the mind. Being detained in Nor
folk, they will give another performance in that
city 10 morrow evening
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From the Union, Feb. %.
NEW LOUISIANA SENATOR


AT an early hour this morning, the galleries of
me Senate was crowded with numerous audi
tory, assembled TO witness the first effort of Mr.
Souie' upon the floor of the Senate. The HIGH
professional reputation which preceded Mr.. Soule's
arrival at Washington. the in,eres, ATTACHING to
Tue hrst effort in the Senate of the United States
OF statesman who had reached the period of
manhood before he became the pupil of our free
institutions, and who had left his own country
Tor speaking out too freely, through the press.
against the dictates of irresponsible auihoriy-a
curiosity TO hear the oratory Of renowned sneak
er addressing critical audience in languaue
which had not been the language of his youth
all these considerations, joined to the fact that
Mr.. Soule's present term is so soon to expire.
combined to excite the public interest and expec
,ation. And 1t was most fully grati6ed Mr..
ooule must, in his effort of to day, have fully
etqnalled--if not surpassed-the an,c,pa,ions of
his warmest admirers. His manner of speaking
Is at once very peculiar and very impressive
Ills speech was, throughout, most trumphan,
exhibition OF intellectual power, and was listened
TO by the whole Senate with uninterrupted and
absorbed attention. II was most mastery win.
dlca'Ion OF the Mexican policy of our government,
Pronounced. SnIo,,
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From the Boston Times.
MARITAL LAW

we most heartily agree in the sentiments of
inc following article which we copy from the
New York Express. We hope that law Of
similar character will be passed by our own Leg.
lsIature. for it is high time that the rights of
married woman We're more efficiently protected.
RIGHTS OF MARRIED WoMEx.-We await
with interest, the action Of The Legislative Com.
mltee, 10 which were referred certain proposi
lions relating to the rights Of married women
we alnde to the contemplated provisions by
which The earnings and other property of this
class OF females may be held independently of
their husbands and their husbands creditors.
When marriages are contracted with due fore
sight and clrcumspeellOn, the parties under onr
existing laws. indeed, secure themselves sniff
GENTLY against the pecuniary periIs to which thew
are subjected, who take each other for better for
worse, Tor richer for poorer" But all are not
born under the planet Of prudence and LARGO
class OF cases viii constantly occur of those who
" marry in haste to repent at leisure, Now 10
those cases, we invoke the serious attention Of
The Legislature or at least, Of the reysers of
our laws.
That an industrious wife should be robbed of
her earnings by spendthrift husband is hard
ship which requires no commentaries the law
allows it. and the court awards IT,
woman should not be beggared by marrying
a bankrupt whose embarrassments NAV IN 70 been
arlfully concealed from her, until the Gordian
knot of marimony has been tied.
Our laws virtually confers upon the husband,
IN the absence of special agreements, all the per-
sonal property Of his wife-ihe rents and nro6ts
Of her lands-duriDg their joint lives, and an alb
soluie tJc'estdle in those lands, provided child
Of the marriage has been born alive. Hence GEN
uemen in difficulties often seek in barriage a
grand Panacea for their shattered fortunes.
regard The funds Of their brides elect as new dice
for carrying speculatio9s. Too often has tho
dismayed brde,-while the sounds of music and
OF mir'h had hardly ceased echoing in her deco
rated rooms,-overheard the ILL., bodipg words Of
the sheriff and the lawyer, assuring her husband
that " they will be put of no longer"
The civil law, as administered in Louisiana,
provides that the total property of the wife,-by
which Is meant that property which she CON
tributes TO the expenses Of The marriage establish
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THE RAIL ROAD BILL.

As one of the next most important matters
which can affect The interest Of our citizens we
lay before them copy of the bill, now in passage
in the Legislature, providing for the lease aud
sale Of the Sea Board and Roanoke Rail Road. to
the Town of Portsmouth, and the City Of Nor
folk, conformity. We have purposely Withheld
any comment of our own on the provisions of the
bill, in order that it may fall unprejudiced upon
the public mind, and that each may make up an
independent opinion
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DIPLOMATIC.

The correspondent of the Baltimore Argus, in
speaking of the General Appropriation Bill. speaks
OF several Amendments TO the satne. one Of which
is thus treated:
The one is for $4,000 for the renewal Of
the diplomatic intercourse with Mexico, with
a view 10 terminate hostili,ies in the event that
Mexico is ready to enter upon negotiation. The
amendment was adopted with grea, unanimi,y
and thus you see we are ready always To hold on,
the olive branch, while we are going ON to con.
Quer.n
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FRANCIS PARKER

We regret TO state that this young man. from
Surry, who joined the Portsmouth, Volunteers.
shortly after being removed to Old Point. was
taken sick' and became SO i'll that it was thought
Improper TO place him on board the transport with
MS brother soldiers, has died since the departure
OF The troops. He was quiet. modest, unassum-
ing youth, and respected by all who were &C.
quainted with him.
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MINISTER TO FRANCE.
Senator Bagby, we understand, has received
the mission to France
AN ACT OF JUSTICE

We feel grailfied, and we know our readers
VIII also, to be able TO state the fact that the
Senate have decided on giving Messrs Richie
& Heiss the prices allowed before the adoption of
the resolution cutting down those prices. 1t was
a small business, in the first place, 10 pass the
resolution at all
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JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

We learn by the Richmond Republican of yes.
terday morning, that the bill extending the Canal
to Buchanan, passed the House of DELEGATES on
Saturday, and there is no doubt of its passage
through The Senate. The Republican rcoices
exceedingly at this event
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UNION OF PAPERS.

" The Spirit of the Times, and Daily Key
stone," published in Philadelphia, have been
united. and will hereafter be issued as one paper
bearing the title of both.
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GROUP

The Journal of Health, in cases of Group, ad-
vises instant, sudden and free application of the
coolest water, with sponge, 10 the neck and
chest; then. after wiping the patient dry, wrap
in warm covering, giving it freely of cold water
to drink
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING

lang out our Banner on the outward wall"
A meeting of the Democracy of Norfolk county,
VIII convene at Great Bridge, on Saturday the
9th inst, tor the purpose of nominating candi-
date for the Legislature.
Republicans, to the rescue,
MANY DEMOCRATS.
ST. Brides, March LIST, lS47.
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NAVAL.
St. Brides, March LIST, lS47.

The U. S. ship Ohio, "a. and Decatur, sloop
ot'war, sailed from Hampton Roads yesterday
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. supposed to be the Gulf Of
Mexico
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W. we are indebted to the Hon. j. NJ.
WATSON, tor copies of the speeches delivered by the
Hon. John c. Calhoun and the Hon. Lewis Cass.
on The bill making special appropriation of Three
Millions 10 bring the war with Mexico to speedy
and honorable conclusion, under consideration in
the Senate
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:, R5~We are authorized TO recommend to
tne consideration of meeting, or meetings of the
democratic party which will hereafter be held the
name Is OF Col. ISAIAH CHERRY, as a suitable can
nuate 10 represent the Democracy of Norf folk conn
~ In the next House of Delegates
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E5~We are authorized to recommend to
Ihe consideration of meeting, or meetings. of the
democratic party which will hereafter be held The
name OF Mr.. JOHN b. McCLOUD, az n suitable
canuide'e to represent the Democracy of Norfolk
county In the next House of Delegates
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RS"We are authorized to recommend to
Democratic party which will hereafter he held. tho
name name OF Major SIMEON WHEELER, as a suita-
SH candidate to represent the Democracy of Nor
'oiA county IN the next House Of Delegates.
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=, PS9We are authorized to recommend to
the consideration of mcctip, mr. ,noo,;nar, ~
democratic party which will hereafter be held tho
name OF PATRICK HENRY COOKE, Esq, as a
N usapIe candidate to represent the Democracy Of
Nofioik county IN the next House of Delegates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-12-16
"MASONIC FAIR -

WE, are rfa,ies,ed by the President Of the 'l.a,ies
A,nic Far 10 SLY. thai having been informed there
are stl, nulnber ot Ladies ri our community unemPloy
I'd tr ibn Fair WIN are ANXIOUS 10 east in their nd. she
snec,fllly invites their c1opeIat and requests them
o. report To Ladies heldiag tables u II HE lady Others
A. having been alsp minated, that .adfe, M The sIclHt
~ are d sr.is OF contributing tnm their Farms, ste
Woul take this method Of ussnrlng all snh tia, their
contributions. If Whatever hnd. Fowls. Fresh Meats,
Hams. Butter Eses. or Manufactures, will 5c most
gratefully acknowl,ds whenever tn may send
them.
All such contributions may he delivered at the Com
mission House NJ Nci)an ct < zee or Of J Otcy Esq
Main .ucct-b,l,re te commencement Of the Fair, on
lie ISL. lust
For the benefit Of any Who may wish To report, the
n,m,s OF the Officers 9iven hla".
MRS JOHN NJ. OrEl. P,estdtat
JOHN r MCDANIEL, la Fiee President,
JOHN b. GARLAND, md d.. d.
JAMES BROWN. Secretary,
TllOS. }. OrEl. Treasurer.