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FOR SALE

SHE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING To RE
- move to the west offers tho stock and fixtures
Of his Cigar and Tobacco Store for sale. This i
one OF the best stands in the city being located on
Seventh street, and in its most business part For
further particulars inquire At No. 3Ss, corner ol
Seventh and II streets, of t6t MI n. I,T -
sso 0tiAo tHt.,,E 10 l4Fae1Y II. LYLES.
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PKTKRsnuRa. Oci

PErERsBuRG, October 81, 1854. .
About five years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectaces
which l used, and found them OF great assistance
to my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is
that he is skful in the preparation of glasses for
eyes not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid
]. Il. MAY. @.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
au 10-6 u n. fs1Er-. .. 4 #.. atas,F1 F..s. ..
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no. ALL THATvALUR THEIR sIGHT


~, .s., ---'s 'ts
I" ioaES IN CALL, THE ATTENTION OF
Al that suffer with defective sight, caused
~ ago, nckness ana particularly fom glasses in
Glassss :s rsf;,i. - In SUPERIOR npectacles and
ca sccurscy and brilliant anspsrency s suitea
etss, ss ana nenene,ay TO- wearer accerdingto
are the II seH st ~ y ,SS rh
s;obt E 0Moo'S osus ~ tne precious organs OF
ntt heinS nrac;I s;saJ ~ n. ~ using Rasses IN
ter and tbe nraStice of %snW W W. ah
cssss. ~ n -" 49, ~ sese eyes ana such
;fh Z, R'li pe
v scfncwislsss aIa .ha 49,. i;,.,,
already obtained Ana frhsr seSc,. th
aid; ..a ..f.sn a.a'' a.i1 '.. ,irliafff. n
the Ulssse II .e and s,a. hn. S py senang
sd Ieaa s print WITH their can be
~ ~ seAt ~ Aheir ,o
Seventh street te {s oS ,ds nis
Innumdrabe teston;als on II =, sa ~ - 'a.a d i,,s ,s
ences given to MANY w6 have derived The greatest y1s
80 Z. - 8 'Sn'iofs 'ioih n's glsssess s', = ao8h
t' ~ xu,a.I.,auos9. nyar sr9astsa ,.5 Y
To persons who have. I'M iTs
ao 1's g. ~ au lne ssgnt OF
NJ Hf NJ N u w use " Wau'o
from ,1h@,, - oSta; aoIs I - suitable person
amre - La hss sm.ad ,a Maassss US may re-
for far and near sr6t INV has baen
verv ANN, ~ 49, 49, s a ~. Dee
ant uhcb hsrsh - ray,,;,sa - w o,nce
rom IA ccioc ~ nierbt III asa' w ~ ~ on
time used hun ot,a ichfif 1iss A"1e ~
'--'rJJ J>-'eN - ,o. o',o sn" w
tf. .f.ItlhsLtt.,iefso1 ~ Vti'A. Nv AhhSh.ai
|4a IN I'll = OhffHgfARD4c lsSTITUTloN, ,p
| t.a.s ..a.. April 1854
AHer most carefui examlnatlono OF Ar o. Tobias y
49, III 1919 oPt'cai snape render
su, pat IecoInmenaaDia 10 tnose whose
ss te " vac eyes are IN want
S,lSr iss.a VI sonsgr moreover MT tobias
IL, XII .ai I,a.1ah e ..e iocus cl tne eye, Dotl
state. that Mr fobias has snSiad Sai ~
tants WIFI Glassas 70 ~ Gao - ny Pa
= T-u "n,s y .. ssTs1cuo
Physician md S,,rSasn Rnrii, n Wa,asLnY Z, a5
h Rnvai coiIas,a oS 49,, on IN Meniper oI inc
n ;cal Soc;.tx ~ Na = y. u dau - VIZ
Rovai 1rthonats i,s.;.s; az ~ ,s ,sSuiseon u tne
lana and Snrgann ~ tba ~ y uas;.',.ia Ig
4il ~ , SilSTes,S.t ife[a tHe'W fi
Il f,onv of tas,;mon;., wh;.n .nn..uea !, j.. .;.
1late esiitor .Y - i'oo' iion 'uuge r4iiis,
aHaying suffered far MANY vears nas, ,,,,h ,,o.LL
ne.s If ihe ewes and tha 3e. psss wv. ,e, Weas
resh from too consant ana ;ntau ~ r,son Wiich
sentative orUans ,va ,,,era ,sd ~ ,aL asv n ar
bias's nav and imnrovnd d;sco,ar e.. m " ~
whosa nsme heads th;s ar,;ca W. aa,., M the eyes'
cmmanSad bv smndrv s,a,ta,n.,, orv;;,; sam ;ne re-
we know, and therefore had Iess hesitaton n may.
the article We read with ess, fsi;~na VIII ,hasa
Il MN anywe had ever tried befSre and we ace
9 more distinctly wlth them; Without meaning to
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Hp G. HYATT has just opened, from the recent
ANs auction sales, a splendid assortment Of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods Of every description, at very
reduced prices: Pr" a" - y :
Bargains in Black and Fancy Silks, r.
Bargains in Stella and Broche Shawls
bargains in De Laines end Cashmeres.
Bargains IN Bonnets and Ribbons. 5.ra.. r....
Bargains in al-wool Plaids and Ducals.
Bargains in Prints and Ginghams a.' ..
Bargains in Merinocs and Coburg Cloths
Bargains in Irish Linens and Sbirting Cottons
Bargains IN Flannels und Blankets.
Bargains in Cloths Cassmeres, and Satinets.
Bargains in Undershirts and Drawers sm
Bargains in Embroideries of every description.
Remember, Ladies, the place for Bargains is al
X. q. HYATT'S, No. $40 Seventh street, third door
below the Northern Liberty Market $50 80
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Post Office Hours.

The Office is kept open for the delivery Of letters
III Sunday, when II 10 open from s TO 10 a. M and
rom TO p. m. Hf18 3sjhsJ l9lli
Postage on all letters and transient newspapers 10
places within the United States must be prepaid.
JAMES g. 'BERREr, po.tnas,sr.
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TR A v LIE R. S GUID b.
Washington Branch Railroad.

TRAINS run as t0lOWS. S.sftte.g.ftr f.aft ~.
From Washington at Q a. M, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West and at Baltimore with
those for Philadelphia and New York. 'n EIE
At $50 a. m; for Annapolis Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York
Ats p M for Baltimore and Norfolk, and at Relay
with the Frederick train.1, IN tsi, .a gia.
Express at 4.20 p. m ut Relay for the West and
for Annapolis. Baltimore. philadslphia, and New
On Sunday at Z a. m. and APO p. m. .s. ~,
From Baltimore TO Washington at 4.l5sandis.l a.
On Sunday 4l5 .. m. and 6.l6. p. m.
Cars and Boats for the SOUTH,
For New Orleans via Aqua creek, the boats leave
at a. m and p. m, or on arrival of the Northern
cars. 90 3S" i'i' ~
The Virginia Central railroads. leave Alexandria
atTH a. m. and 80 p, r',l2 ia .aua las
stages m I. Fashington:
ID. w. Martin, agen.,,' Zoe Franklin House corner
For Leonardtown and Charlotte Hail. Nd, leave
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 611S a. m. \ fs.
For Port Tobacco, Nd, leave Tuesday, Thursday,
For Upper Marlboro, Nd leave daily at s1S a. m.
For Rockville, Md, leave daily at e1 Am. t.
For Frederick, Nd, leave Tuesday, Thursday, and
For Iessbufg and Winchester, Va. leave Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at Az O. m ~ N IT
For Brookville and Mechanicsville, Nd, leave
Dorseys hotel, 7th street gf .s'g.9 4ss
The Mails.
First Northern and Eastern Mail closes at d. M,
departing at a. m, next morning, Except Sundnys)
and arrives at 9 9. m. r ual
Second Northern and Eastern Mail closes at 8k
p. NJ, and arrives al z p. M, except Sunday.
First Southern Mail closes ut p. m, and arrives
iHam. '
second Southern Mail closes at p m, and arrives
Western Mail closes at Q p. m, and arrives at s
pm. aJ .li.HaEs !,
Northwestern Mail closes at 3 p. M, and arrives at
+ D. m.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Mail closes at D. m, and
arrives at II ~ daily, except Sunday. t'f3' ~
Annapolis Nail closes At % p. IN. and p. IN. ex-
ccpt Sunday, and arrives atllh =. IN. and D. m.
lessburg Mail closes on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday ct p. ms and arrives same days at ~ p. m.
Rockville Mail closes at p. M, except Sunday,
departing ut Z .. m, and arrives at 9 p m. n
Ter Tobacco Mail closes at D. m, except Sunday,
departing at q. m, aud arrives at D. m.
lssonardtown Mail closes on Sunday, Tuesday, and
Thursday at ps m, and arrives Tuesday Thursday
aud Saturday at w p. m. tf I
Colesville Nail closes on Monday, Wednesday, and
briday at p. m, and arrives on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday ut D. m.
Georgetown Mail closes at az p. M and d. M,
and arrives at ga m. and D. m.
Upper Marlboro Mail closes daily, except Sunday,
ats p. m, and arrives at 6p. IN.
Post Office Hours. .
Tha Ofbco ii kent oman t,a dal;varv of l.ttar,
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WAsmNsroN, Aug. 8, 1885.
Having been for years under the necessity of hay-
ing two sets of gassesone for use ia the daylight
and one for lamp light-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and find them excellent lr
E. -rl EDwAD STUBBs
~ FL. rt.... OfDepartment of State.
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Carr and Roats for che South,

For New Orleans via Aqua creek, the boats leave
at a. and p. m, or arrival of the Northern
cars. ttf JssH ,if3 't
For the South, via the Orange and Alexandria and
The Virginia Central railroads. leave Alexandria
atTA q. m. and So p. n, N, .ag- Il sal4, =
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/ y ma WILMINGTON, N. c., June l6 1854.
TO persons who have had the sight Of their ewes
80 impaired as 70 require the use Of Glasses, would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
for far and near sight, Ny sight has been impaired
very mIchIby service OF years IN the Post Office
Department, which berth required ne to be on dnE
time used bus ote light silsWi - .54iH'iiag z
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gg.4,..,. NORFOLK, Va, July 27, 1854.
In the experience of even two wears have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaciss that were
exactly adapted to the weakness of my sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed
for the present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses. They clear, crystal
like, and comfort able to my eyes. would COM
mend him to those who, from age or other nfrmity,
require artificial aid in this way. l..I.,.. !
J. J. SINKINs NJ ID
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Baltimore Advertisements.
w. J. HOOPER & co.
Corner of South and Pratt Street
BALTIMORE.

Nusaef23gep MANUFACTURES of ma
chine made netting for fishing
nets, seines and other purposes also gilling and
seine wine corks, leads &c, fishing rope of
every variety, and of superior quality made
expressly for fishing purposes.
E5s~ Person wanting seine of particu-
lar depth, or %tapered, would confer favor
BY giving timely notice beforehand, as it is
impossible to have on hand all the kinds
which may be wanted; seines hung and tarred
In thorough manner.
TANNING AND TARRING.
We have building and apparatus pur-
posely for Steam Tanning and Earring such
Netting as may be wanted thus prepared.
BY Jets OF steam we force the Tan and Tar
into the body of the Irvine, and make the
process much more etfectual for preserving,
the Net than the ordinary method.
REMARKs.-It is always desirable to avoid
danger of delay, to have the orders for net
ting sent US some tins before it is wanted. It
is impossible to anticipate the wants of all.
and we should be pleased to have orders by
mail or otherwise, which we will fill exactly
IN compliance with the wants of the customer.
Estimates of cost of Seines, any length or
depth, will be sent by mail on application.
DC o--Iy W. j. H. a. co.
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Furniture.
$lU,UUU TURE JUS 7 RE

CElVED AT A. A. GWALTNEI " cos,
No. II MAIN STREET, NORFOLK, VA.
Consisting of Mahogany, Walnut and
Painted Bureaus, with and without Marble,
Sideboards with and without Marble, Side,
Center and Rout Tables of Mahogany and
Walnut, with and without Marble, Mahoga-
ny, Walnut and Painted Wardrobes, Cot
tage Sets, with and without Marble. Ma
hogany, Walnut and Cherry Writing Desks,
Secfetarys and Book Cases, Mahogany, Par
lor, Rocking, Easy and Ladies Sewing Chairs.
Mahogany and Gilt Looking Glasses, Office
and Cabin Stools, Tete Tetes, Sofas and
Lounges, in great variety. Cotton, Shuck
and Hair Mattresses, Cane Seat, Parlor, Rock
ing and Dining Chairs, of all qualities, and
prices, Mahogany, Walnut, Octagon, Jenny
Lind, French, Elisabethean and Washington
Bedsteads, Tin Safes, Walnut and Extension
Tables, Walnut, Cherry and Pine Tables,
Mahogany and Walnut Washstands, with
and without Marble, Pine Washstands,
Toilet Tables, Saloon Tables, Reading Tables
and Light Stands, Cribs, Cradles, Clocks,
Foot Stools, Piano Stools, Towel Racks,
Clothes Driers, Chidren's Carriages, and ali
articles usually found in Furniture Store.
To all of which we would respectfully invite
the attention of all persons in want of Furni-
ture, assuring all who will favor us with
call that nothing shall be wanting on our
part to please in quality and in price, articles
manufactured and repaired at short notice.
To our friends, customers and the public
generally, we would return our heartfelt
gratitude for their very liberal patronage
and hope by strict attention to business, and
a fixed determination to please, to merit and
receive a continuation of their favor
N. B. All undertaking entrusted to US
will be attended to with neatness and dis
patch, and on the most reasonable terms.
A. A. GWALTNEY a. CO.,
Oc3 No. II Main street. Norfolk, Va
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Hatters.
NOTICE.

E@ NOTICE. -
T RETUR Nmy thanks to my kind friends
Il for their liberal patronage, and | would
also remind them that | have Just returned
from the north with a full assortment of
goods of all kinds, that is kept in a well re-
gulated hat store. My fall style of silk hat
is unsurpassed in beauty, neatness and dura-
bility, north or south, and those that want a
meet and handsome hat, will do well to leave
their orders at j. d. Reeds, No 5, Market
square.
Hurrah! Hurrah!!
Hold your horses, and stop their speed,
have goods enough, for all in need;
| am always found at my post,
And alone, can supply a host,
Over many in THIS town
j. ID. Reed, has won renown
For selling goods as cheap and fair,
As any one on Market square.
So hold your horses, DER hill and plain,
Accept our thanks and call again;
Among our assortment you'll always find,
Goods to fit and please your mind.
We arc on hand, and always willing,
TO sell our goods and earn shilling,
So hold your horses when you come this way
As we will be glad to see you any day.
op 2
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Dry Goods.
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
LOODG OOD & co.
ARE OPENING
THEiR FAIL STOCk,
EMBRACING
Or of the largest Varieties ever
offered in Norfolk,
IN PART OF
" Splendid Silk Robes,
Splendid Robes A'Quille,
Beautiful Bayadere Silks, rich colors,
&c Chene &c
Rich Plaid Silks,
Bayadere Silks-heavy, at 81 25,
Plain Colored Silks, pretty colors and
Rich Robes in Cashmers,
&c Merino,
Beautiful Robes A'Quille,
Robes DeChambre,
French DeLaines in most beautiful de-
signs and colors,
Ducals, in all qualities,
Figured and Plain French Merinos,
Rich French Calicos.
Z" and Mouselins for Children
very pretty,
Plaid Poplins-high colors and beautiful
quality,
Black Silks in every variety, and at any
MOURNING, ITALIAN, &c.
Cloaks of the latest Fall styles,
Velvet and Moire Antique,
Cloth Cloaks in full assortment,
Drab Cloth Cloaks or Busters,
Rich Chenille Shawls, from 800 to $780,
90.
Beautiful Figured and Plaid Wool
Shawls,
Stella Shawls and Scarfs,
Broche do do do
Chenille Scarfs for Neck,
White and Colored Grape Shawls,
Fine Thread Laces and Insertings,
Lace Collars.
Lace Sets,
Beautifully Embroided French Sets,
A new article in Marseilles Sets,
French Worked Collars,
Cambria and Muslin Collars at all prices,
With every article embraced in the EN-
broidery department.
Embroidered, Hemstiched and Plain
Hdkfs.
Colored and Black Bordered do
oct 3 BLOODGOOD Il co.
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Carpeting, Upholstery, &c. =
CARPET, OIL CLOTH. CUR
- TAIN and Paper I'll angin e
Wa

No. rs MAIN STREET, Norfolk
The subscriber respectfully invites the at
tention of the public, to his large and hand
some assortment of Velvet, Tapestry, Three
Ply, Ingram and Common Carpets, Drug
gets, Rugs, Door Mats, &C., Furniture and
Floor Oil Cloths. Also, Satin De LANES,
Worsted, Damask, Lace and Muslin Curtains,
Gold, Velvet and Common WindoN Shades,
Gilt Cornices, Curtain Bands, Tassels, Loops,
&c.
All Of which, together with complete as
sortment of Gifts, Velvet, Satin and Common
Papers, Borders, Fire Screens and Curtain
Papers, he offers at the lowest prices.
WIN. A. WALTERS,
oc3 Upholsterer and Paper Hanger.
P. S.-Persons living out of the city, can
have their Carpets cut and made to fit, by
furnishing us with draft of their rooms.
W. A. W.
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Great Barg aims in Dry Goods.

7 AIDES, if you want very nice Ian
IL caster or Alendale Quilt for the Sum-
mer, you can get one very easily by bringing
the cash and calling for the article any size
that you may wish; can suit you in also
large lot of Black Net Mitts, with many
other articles too numerous to mention at
this time. l am determined to sell out cheap.
Come down Ladies, and see for yourselves at
the Cheap Cash Store, No. 50 East Main
street.
oc3 j. ID. CANNON
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VIRGINIA MANDATORY OF
CABINET FURNITURE, and AGENT
for MUM & CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
pIA No E0RNES

Y CABINET FURNITURE, and AGENT
for MUM & CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
PIANO FORTES.
LEWIS SALISBURY,
Nos. IS and 60 Main street, Norfolk, Va.
1t is settled beyond doubt, that we are
selling lower than any other house in the
South. The subscriber invites the attention
of purchasers Of Furniture to his stock now
in store, and to which daily additions are now
being made, consisting of
Rosewood Mahogany and Black Walnut Blu
reaus, with and without glasses and marble
tops, Secretaries, Marbletop Wash Stands,
Centre, Sofa, Side & Work Tables, Painted
Furniture, Toilet Tables, Commodes What
Nots, Hall Stands, Stuffed, Easy, Rocking
and Parlor Chairs, Couches, Bedsteads,
Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Divans, Ottomans,
Window Seats, Crickets, Wardrobes, Card
Tables, Mirrors, as well as all kinds of
Cane and Wood Work.
ALSO,
White and Grey live Geese Feathers, both
kiln dried and in the original packages,
Common Feathers, Hair, Palm, Leaf and
Straw Mattresses, Glass Plates, Wooden and
Willow Ware, Clocks, Casters, Knobs, &c,
We would also call attention of the public
to Robinson's Patent Bed Sofas, for which
we have the agency. They are the best ar
ticle of the kind in use, both as regards the
work and convenience, being less complicat-
ed and making wider bed by four inches
than other kinds, more than all this, they
are sold for dollars less. The dealers in
Furniture will find here as full an assortment,
and at as low prices, as in any establishment
in the South or elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING.
Every attention paid to this branch of our
business, being constantly supplied with COZ
FINS of every description, both Metallic,
Mahogany and other kinds. Immediate dis
patch given to all orders by mail.
oc3
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j. ID. CANNON.
Bargains for the Ladies.
ID q MMHN

y. No. SO EAST MAIN STREET,
From this date will sell off the remaining
stock OF SUMMER GOODS at great reduc-
ton for the cash. | have lot Of superior
Kid Gloves for Ladies, little spotted, which
| will sell at so cents pair. Ladies
Summer Clothing, consisting of Lawns, Ba-
RACES, Barage de LANES, Calicoes, and many
other Summer Goods will be sold at or near
prime cost by calling early.
oc3 j. ID, CANNON.
At the Cheap Cash Store, 50 E. Main st.
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Miscellaneous.
.JOR PRINTING.

Joo FNhN IIN".
TN ALL IT'S VARIETY AND Exc
CUTED IN THE HR Y BESTSTYLE, ,
AND AT THE 10 EST Prices ron
CASH-We invite the attention of the bust
ness community, and all classes of the people
to the very extensive resources in Type, Ma
terial, Presses, NC, now in use in our
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
NO. ~ EAST MAIN STREET, NORFOLK, VA.
Supplied without regard to cost for the I'M
equaled dispatch, and the beauty. neatness
and permanent superiority of every kind of
oRNAMENTAL AND PLAIN PRINTING,
ana having competent workmen steadily
employed, and every facility for conduct
ing Ille business, we are prepared to do all
hifios ol PRINTING at very short notice. and
for reasonable prices. All kinds of Printing
required by
Banks, Rrolors
Insurance Offices, Iavvors
S st:' Railroad Companies,
Jumpers ForWarders,
Hhyslclans, Merchants
meclianlcS' St0rekeepers,
Theatres, Circusses
Museums, Concerts
Exhibitions, Parties,
Balls, Weddings, &c.
Funerals,
Having one of the best FAST JOB PRES
SES now In use in this country, we are pre-
pared to do all work entrusted to our care in
the most expeditions manner, and feeling
confident OF our ability to give satisfaction
to all, both in price and quality of workman
snip, and to make it the interest of all who
deal with us, we again invite the public to
call and examine specimens at
JNO. R. HATHAWAY'S
Cheap job Printing Office,
oc3-H No. u East Main street.
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JACOB BARICKMAN-

MANUFACTURER OF
DECOY DUCKS, SWANS AND GEESE,
X EEPS constantly on hand or make to
~ order his improved oPEN-woRK BARREL
CHURN, CEDAR WORK. BATHING TUBS, &C.,
Wholesale and Retail
No. 200 east Baltimore st. (near Caroline)
Baltimore. nc 2
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Millinery &c.
Fall and Winter Paris FASHIONS

Fall and Winter Paris Fashions.
Up 81 @
w o u L ID RESPECTFULLY
4 inform my friends, customers and the sur
rounding country, that have returned from
the North with the finest collection of all
kinds OF Millinery Goods that it has ever been
my privilege to present to the public,
CONSISTING OF
Every color and Grade of Plain and Uncut
Velvets,
Silks, Codes and Satins,
Feathers of all colors and quality,
Best French and American Flowers,
Bonnets OF all descriptions for ladies and
children,
TOGETHER WITH
The handsomest assortment of Ribbons
that can be found elsewhere-all of which
am prepared to make to order in the neatest
and most fashionable styles and on the most
REASONABLE TERMS.
My collection OF Pattern Bonnets which is
very extensive. ~-;n he, cre-ea on MONDAY
NEXT, the 10Th, to which the attention of
the Ladies are particularly invited
MRS. c. E. SWANK,
No. 40, Church St,
oc II doors North of Manonic Hall.
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Office, SEA. & r. r. R. Co.


THE attention of Consignees of Freight
ed to the following Regulations, adopted by
1856:
Freights arriving by the Cars of the Sea-
board and Roanoke Railroad Company must
be taken charge of by the consignees within
twenty-four hours of the time of arrival at
their points of destination, or they will be
stored at the risk and expense of the own
ers.
The Company will not hold itself liable for
loss or damage to any article transported by
it, after it has reached its place of destinations
and is ready for delivery.
Persons entrusted with the Cars of the
Company, for the purpose of loading and
unloading Freights, will be charged five
dollars per day for the use of each Car for
each and every days detention beyond twen-
ty-four hours from the time the Cars are de-
hvered to them, except when delivered for
unloading Slaves, when charge for detention
will not commence until forty-eight hours
from the time of delivery; and they will be
held accountable for any damage to the cars
occurring while in their possession
Lumber, Slaves, Bricks, and Rosin, ar
irving at Portsmouth, when not taken charge
OF by the Consignees as required will be
anloaded on the Company's land attached to
the upper Depot, on High street, at the risk
and expense of the owners of the articles,
The usual rates of wharfage will be charg-
ed on all articles landed on the Company's
wharves in Portsmouth, not intended for
immediate transportation on the Road.
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RICHARD PATTEN & SON

MANUFACTURERS OF
M tn atical Instruments &C.
No % South st. Baltimore.
HAS on hand every variety of Engineers
IL Levels and Transits, Surveyors Com
passes from S25 to 500, with every requisite for
the engineer and Surveyors.
Also Nautical Instruments, Sextants, Guard.
rants, Telescopes, &c.
Repairs done in the best manner when for
warded and returned as per order.
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MY HAT Came from J. ID.
1YI REEDS, No. 5 East side of
Market Square,

MY HAT FEELS COMFORTABLE.
DOES IT? THEN Pill BUY
ONE.
rs Homemade Hats, by j. ID. REED,
No. 5 East side of Market Square, Nor
folk, Va, where | shall be pleased to see
my Customers and Friends, and assure them
that no pains will be spared to please them.
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