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AVAkNAUMs
By INVITATION or THE
Gate easy Literary Insslsuts,
MAS. MACR EADH,
THE Only Dramatic Reader befors the American
public, will give one Of her 1ntsstAinnsnts, .,
THE ATHENEUM,
7ussday, nsrsdoy and Friday Eveaings,
NAY loth, 01st and 33d.
Doors sPsn ~ u o'clsck. To eommsnss ~ :.
TICKETS 90 cents, 10 be procured ct Nsrshal
Bruce ., where portrait Of Mrs. Mssrsady can
b sesa, and 81 the door.
~Hntirs change Of Prsgramns each evening.
nayIAd
CspArsasrsAip DisselveA.
NHk partnership heretofore existing between
L J. H. Sullivan and n. =. Collins l. this day
dissotvsd, BY mutual consent. II. =. Collins 4
due to and pay all the liabilities OF the late 6rn
J. II. sU LLIvAN.
maylsdst NJ +. COLLINS.
BOARDING..
A room with pleasant board, for . gentleman
"A and lady, or two single gentlemen, can b. Oh
corner Of Eleventh and Biondsaa Streets.
mayISd
Wagons and Fows.
Pisw ana wagon ractsry,
CoRHEa MAIN And I3rx ST.,
kEohuh-
AR0E additions hays been made TO this sstab-
Alishmsnt, and its fseilitiss greatly increased
WAGONS UFEvEKY VARIETY.
HACKS, WHEEL BARRuws
CARTS, CULTIVATOKH.
FLOWS, PEDDLIN0 WAGONS.
We use the best OAio Timber includi the Steau
Bent Fsloe. tno other timber for wheels bsins
used We smploy the best mechanics, and can
assure al that there 10 no necessity Of sending 10
Chicago or Cincinnati for any article in ear lire.
NOW ON HAND
LARGE SUPPLY OF FIRST RATE WAGONS
AND PLOWS.
Which will be sold cheap Tor cash
FREEMAN KNOWLES.
May ls-dlmu.
REMOvAL OF HAN D " AaH
A ND HOUSE KEEPING WARES TO NEW
hSToRE, 100 MAIN ST., NEAR FIFTH.
Hitchcock Co., ~ the sign Of the Aortiss Loah,
have In store complsts assortment VI Builder =
House Keeping Wares, Nails, Glass, Wire RiAdIss,
Stoves, Screens, Cloth Bird Cages, Scales, Piles,
Chains, Coil ChAin, Rape, 6hovels. Spades, Rake
Forks JaPannsd, BrittainniA, Brass. White Net.
q and Silver Plated Ware; Wire, Brushes, Bells,
saws, Hinges, screws, Lamps, Lanterns, Game,
Colts Revoivers. scythes, snath., A., viisA ar.
offered at Wholesale and retail, cheap for cash
Particular attention given e tho retail trade.
mayisd
Peoples New
DAOU ERREAN GALLERY.
No. ~ Main street, between second and Third.
"lTH large and splendid Sky Light, the
w bestin the city Of Ksokak. have Attsd =
ny rooms on the north side Of Main st., for the
express purpose VI taking pictures Of ell kinds in
the photographic art, for 81 90, and ssn take pic
lures - we'll in dark and cloudy days - IN light
day. Ambrotypes set In Gold Locksts, Finger
Rings, Braceiets, Ac. Views of Residences, Store
Fronts. Steamboats, and Landscapes.
nyl%dom y. L. MITCHELL, Artist.
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NJ. w. AAcks, M. ~.
s u r q EON TIR

OAce on Second g., bstwssn Main and JeSn.er
KEOkUK, IOWA.
|nk. H., = addition 70 the usual
~ msthods Of Inserting artificial
sesth. isis possession of tAs sxclssiys vlyy =
right Tor sAs city of neastiag the
soounsoss gam worn" ~ aAivsssally admigsd
ssr slsar beauty and olsAniinsss
Mel Also 1eastingtsstA ~ 0sttA PsrehA.
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TEN, COPPEn AND SHEET IRON.
STOVES AND TIN WARE.
r. 8. RICKEY,
ThirA-Ss., Aet. Masn 4 DloAAsau.
Is NOW RECEIVING
A FINE SUPPLY or STOVES,
which fer service beauty. and snoeshnsss Of east
Ing cannot BE- sxoslisd, nAnafsctursd By North,
Chase 3 North, PhiisdslpAis, Penn.
Call Aad examine for yourselves.
~Jesltss u sH Asads Io~s VITA Srs~yfssss.~u3
ROOFING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE.
Its needless for me to say any thing In favor Of
good Astaiic Roof, we'll puton, for II II sufficient
proof Of itself. Metallic Roofs are almost sxelu-
sivsly sssd In all the principal cities In preference
10 any Others bat they use the best Of Tin sad
paint IL on the under side before putting il down,
which adds bu. little 10 the expense and makes IL
more durable. shall In all eases adop. this plan.
All desirous Of having good Roof will please give
- call. Il. 8. RICKRY,
APr2S-den Ksokuk, Iowa.
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rally lAissn his petsess As1 ~
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UFElcn ksokuK, Mr.. PLsAsANr Aap1
MuscAriss RAILROAD ConPAny,
May 18th, 1857.
'I,HE annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of tkis
! company will be held on the third Wednesday
OF june next, 81 its otse In Mt. Pleasant Iowa "a
near he annual report Of tho President, and for
Tue ensuing year. J. w. OGDEN,
may Ib-itd Sserst.,x
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Pltssb0rUh Ahlngiss.
Q0Q ln0 PINE sHINaLES on oasi Rnm q Mt
OUo,OUUfor sale low in lots 70 ssit purch.s.
ss, OF VII eiose entire lot out 10 lum bsrmsn a
wv ngats, II sPphsd for before movinx from
Lsss, CoANAHLE 4 BAYTH.
maylo jIm
ssscAAsidsss' MseslaU.
WE annual meeting " the stock Aoid AZ IN.
= hsokak, ~. Dss AstDes aud Ninnssetx Rail.
sssa ", isf The elseisaa VI Directors. aud other
baAinsss, viii be hsid ea AoadaY. ihs Hth Az -
,1sa nsst, - ~ .'aicst .. G., ~ vssAadAk Hall.
~ judge L.~s's saiidiDg, On IsAassa -.t., as1t
dsss u the FostsfHs@, Nm LkIuuTOh
ksstsk, hsy 10, ~ DIV sss,esAsy.
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CHANGE.
II AvIN0 this day sold my entire stock Of Gro
xxseriss, at 81 Main st., and designing . tempo
~ absence from the city, l hereby reqsest ny M
msroas eustomsrs Who have open accounts with ne
OF with Ayrcs snd keyneids 70 call and settle the
same within . few days.
Very thankful for the liberal patronage Of the
public, would ask . continuance Of the came 10
my successors Foster DR., den, Who feel assured
will merit the confidence and liberal patropass Of
generous public. X. ~. REYNOLDS.
may0dev
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Basque GOoAs.
pkAIN and printed white and buG karseiilss.
4 White and printed BriIliAnts.
Figured jsoonsn and trimming braid.
spr13dtv r. D. FOSTER.
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Scanll ~ ana ShingSes
'IsWELVk feet 4 Scantling ~ 115 per n.
Shingles -, S4,25, aud $3.50 per NJ.
Fur sale by H. o. KELLOGG.
Corner 18th and Uloudeaw.
mfA1tf
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/ Ce.PartnsPshsp Notice.
VIsHk andsIsigned having this day formed . -
= psYtnsuhip, under the name and styis q
Noond Cons, for the psrposs Of trAnsaeting
general Real Estate, Insurance and CommissIol
oesinsss, respectfully proGsr their services - thsi
frtesds and The public generally, and will civ,
tAstr special attention " she purchasing and sell
iag Of city lots, houses, and lsnds Of every q
ssription. G. X. DIAOkD.
apr31-d C.F CONN.
DW slling Hensss Ter OaIs.
e BRICK dwelling houses, entirely new. psssss-
- sion given In Cen days. Apply 70
naysd DIAOND : JONN. - AAin-ss.
an ACRES land In the city iinits. adjsiaiaa
Uss Aeinss River. Terms easy. Apply 70
maySd DIAOND CONN, Is Maia-st,
A AAINstrsst Lot. In centre Of business. yes
. .. -; '''' 'A'iSSi sosD ) CONN. x.,.....
q L0T5 IL block 100, beautifully situated o. p.
issa street, between 10th and ith, viii - sslA
very Low. BY n,.,a
Al BY 100 feet On ia street adjoining NJ. ~
N iaxton's new hsildinS. nov bsiss bsilt, fsS
sale cheap, ky III nnND CON n.
nAys4
An ~ - feet On Third sl,, ksl. EsekAsss "a
M bank, With inpro,sASrts thereon, sili ~
$50 sAssAin, ~ DiA0hD CONN.
0Is !, sd ., IL bissh ~, - X. r. ". -
Ssytt DIAosD ooAs.
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Yer Sale ~ . Uaygaln.
A Nsligbls building lot 10 feet front, or less 81
"A the option 81 the purchaser. Said lot IL ~
high ground, apd Willie sold eksApif spilled fer
soon.
Tsrnst Absst / essk the balance In sAsy pay.
.snts. IsasiTs VI the uadsssigpsA, corner IL
FRANKLIN ard tstA sA y. A. EkMsTuh.
WAIVhks Asd Jssslry repaired, BIZ cape
~ rsaesA ~srkmsa. saaes short Reslss ~ 81
Asia-st., ~
1sAi1a SAM y. DkIDuks.
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nsa. The Engine House on Bramble's
Point, for the Norfolk and Petersburg
Rail Road, received its last brick work on
Saturday. In conversation with a gen.
tleman about the work, he informed us
that finer and better built building
could not be found in Norfolk, and we
are pleased to know, that the work was
done by Norfolk Boys, under the super
intendence of that skillful workman. Mr..
M. w. Drewry.
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E,-Here.-Be certain to
IL Read this.-We have received the fol-
lowing kinds of Boots and Shoes that we are
determined tosel very low for the Cash down
Ladies fine CATERS and bootees
Misses do do do
Children's shoes and boots, very fine,
We have lot of youths and children's fine
patent boots, with beautiful red and fancy
tops Gents fine calf boots, thick and thin,
sole, double and single uppers. Also, Il
splendid lot of bellows leather boots, water
proof Thick coarse boots; thick brogans;
womon's dutch boots; women's calf bootees
with and without heels. At No. As, east
Main street, Norfolk, Va.
no 10 BUTT Il DOUGLASS.
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SERVANTS FOR HIRE.

SERVANTS FOR HIRE.
THREE Women, Plain Cooks, Washers
l. and Ironers.
Girl about Ia years old.
An excellent Man, house and dining room
servant,
Boy about 10 years old.
A Negro Man, who is good Baker by trade.
Good homes wanted, and for such the
terms will be moderate.
Bond and security required, and the hire
to be paid quarterly.
de lot r. A. WORRELL
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nss On Saturday morning young
man named McCabe was before his
Honor the Mayor, charged with robbing
the trunk of a gentleman who boarded
in the same house with him. Through
the energy of Officer G. w. Glenn, the
prisoner was arrested on Friday after
noon, on the Baltimore Boat.
He was held to bail in the sum of 800
for his appearance before the next term
Of the Corporation Court.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!
WE OFFER FOR SALE, THAT
w Valuable FARM on

Lynn Haven River,
in Princess Anne County known AS "BAR-
LOW CORNICKS."
The FARM contains, by recent survey,
6l5 Acres, about 200 are cleared most of
which is in cultivation, and well adapted to
the growth of Wheat, Corn, Oats, Sweet and
Irish Potatoes, &C.. &c. The remainder is
well set with Pine and Oak, large portion
OF which is first growth Pine Timber, yalu-
able to Lumber and Timber getters. 1t has
been estimated by competent Judges, that
there are about 10000 cords OF W God, and
0,0O0,0 600 feet of boards, wcen sawed There
is also a fine lot of Oak Timber suitable for
Ship Timbers. There is also fine Shore for
Planting Oysters, where thousands of bushels
may be bedded for market. Oysters planted
in this river, do, and will command the
highest prices here and elsewhere. There is
an abundant supply ofthe finest fish !; there is
also large new Wharf, 200 feet long by 100
feet broad, at which vessels drawing and Z
feet water, can load.
Near the Farm is beautiful sheet oIwateI
called Broad Bay, where an abundant supply
OF Oysters for planting purposes may be OBJ
tanned.
The Farm is about IL miles by land, and
80 by water, from this City, and about
miles from Lynn Haven bay.
The buildings are in good order, the Dwell
ling House has rooms, below and above.
Near the house there is never failing sup
ply of well water. Upon the farm is good
Peach and Apple Orchard
If the above property should not be dis
posed of privately before the 18th day OF Jan
uary, 1858, it will be offered at Public Auc-
ton, in front of our Warehouse on that day
at II o'clock. Any person wishing to ex-
anime the above desirable farm, will fad a
gentleman upon the place who will give them
any necessary information.
For further particulars enquire Of Mr.,
WILLIAM BARTLETT halfway House,
York county, or to
MERWlN d MOORE, Auct'rs.
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j. Jas. Moore, Auctioneer.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE PROPER
on MAIN STREET
IN THIS CITY.

DY virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Court,
ID in the city Of Norfolk rendered on the
25th day of June, 1857, in the suit Of HOPKINS
against Cook and others, the undersigned
special Commissioner, appointed by the said
decree, will sell at public auction to the high
est bidder, on
TUESDAY. the 22d December inst, the
fol owing property, viz:
The three brick tenements, and lot attach
ed, No. II. IS and 81, West Main street, on
the South side. bounded on the East by Roa-
noke street on the West BIZ Rothery's Lane
and on the South by the property belonging
to the Estate of Arther Taylor, decd. The
1"0und floor Of the three tenements are at
present occupied as Lawyers offices by Gen.
Nilsson, II. Robertson and J. 7. Hall. The
property is so well known that further de-
scrption is deemed unnecessary.
ALSO,
vacant lot on the West side of Church
street, at the corner of DENLY street, 'front.'
ing on Church street 100 feet, and about 12O
feet in depth, on DENLY street.
The above property belonged to Giles B.
Cool, decd, and in the division of his real
Estate was allotted to his son VIM. 7. B.
Cook, as his share of the same. The title is
believed to be beyond dispute, but selling as
Commissioners we shall convey with special
warrants only. Possession of the Main street
property v IL be delivered LIST January next.
TERMS OF SAIE-For so much as may be
necessary to defray the expenses OF sale and
cost of suit, cash the residue in two equal
inatalment at six and twelve months, with
interest from day OF sale. The purchaser will
be required to give bond with good personal
security ; aud the title will be retained until
the farther order of the Court. The sale will
be peremptory and without reserve and
will take place at II clock, on the day above
mentioned, in front of the premises on Main
street.
HARRISON ROBERTSON, | co,,,,,s
CHARLES SHARP, oVn'Nl ie
de 10 MERWlN & MOORE, Auct'rs.
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s. o. MERWIN, Auctioneer.

8. o. MERWIN, AuctiOneer.
BY MERWIN & MOORE.
WILL BE SOLD,
On WEDNESDAY,, the 23rd day Of De-
cember, at the residence of Purser Mason, on
Catharine street, near the intersection with
Wolf, at 1012 o'clock,
A lot of superior Household and Kitchen
Furniture consisting of the usual articles,
super Brussels Carpets,
sets Cottage Furniture,
Book Case Mahogany,
| Dining Table, Extension,
! Side Table, Mahogany,
l Card Table,
l lot of Chamber Carpets,
do do Crockery,
l do do Demijohns,
Passage Oil Cloth, Mating,
2 Wardrobes, Mahogany,
l. Crib, small Tables,
Laundry and Kitchen Furniture,
l Cooking stove, l Passage do
de IL MERWlN Il MOORE, Auctls.
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At 1T AGAIN.
CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN
W A y IT

" 4 Il Z.
7 AS. Il. BARRY, would most res
- pecttully inform his friends and the( "a
public generally that his China, Glass dtnnSAsA
and Earthen Ware establishment has d
arisen Phoenix like from the ashes; and that
having laid in an entire new stock Of every
thing in his line he is now prepared to enter
tain his friends and customers on the most ac-
commodating terms. He feels assured that
long experience in the Crockery business will
enable him to give satisfaction to the public,
to whom he gives the assurance also that his
stock will always be found to contain nearly
every article which may be called for.
Give him a call--at his old stand corner
Union street and Market square
no 3--tf
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Auction Sales.
BY MERWIN & MOORE.
AuctiOneers.
Real Estate at Auction.

Real Estate at Auction.
DURSUA ANT to decree of the Circuit
l. Court of the City of Norfolk, | shall on
Saturday the Goth day of December at IL
o'clock, sell at Public Auction on the premi-
ses, the 2 lots of land and improvements
thereon, of which Edward Watson died
seised, situate ON North Church Street, near
the corner of upper Boush street.
Terms of sale accommodating, and will DO
made known at the time and place of sale.
WIN. H. G. ELLIS,
de 4-2awtd Special Commissioner.
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Auction Sales.
3. o. MERwIN,.Au ct'r.

WILL BE SOLD. in front OF our Auc-
w ton Store on THURSDAY the l7th
inst, at / o'clock.
The wreck of the Sshr, Nebraska as she
now lies sunk on the Horse Shoe near Old
Point, with Spars, Rigging &c, attached
Also her cargo of Coal of 35G tons as per
bill lading.
Also. one main and fore boom, main gait
TERMS made known on day of sale,
The 'Spars can be seen at the yard of
Messrs Bakers, on Ferry Point.
Sale BY recommendation of survey.
W. MOTT, Agent.
MERWIN & MOORE,
de IA Auctioneer.
(H. 4 A. Copy.)
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WESLEY CHAPEL.-Rev'd G. F. Dog
gett, lately appointed by the Conference
Of the Methodist Church South, as pastor
of Wesley Chapel, Portsmouth, commence
ed his labors yesterday morning with an
able discourse from the following words :
30 Lord | beseech thee send now pros
perity."
Prosperity, as will readily be inferred
was the speakers theme. The subject
was considered negatively and positively,
and ably and eloquently discoursed be-
fore large and deeply engrossed consre-
gation. May the labors Of the new pastor
thus commenced, be abundantly fruitful
and may the church have daily added I'M
to her such as shall be saved.
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NOTICE-Persons DESTROYS of a nice ar
~ ticle of fresh Baltimore Beef, are re-
quested to call at r. F. JAMES in the mar
ket, who keeps the best article that the Bal
timore market can afford, and will sell at
reasonable prices. de IL
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200 G l. O A X S.
Just Received from New York
and will be sold at half Price
FOR CASH

CLOAK WORTH 80 FOR Is DOLLARS,
THIS lot of goods has been manufactured
Il expressly for the New York city retail
trade, and are lined, trimed and finished in
the most magnificent style. They are fully
70 per cent under the cost OF manufacturery.
Those who wish to purcha Sc splendid Cloak
for half its value should embrace this rare
opportunity of doing So
JAMES j. FOSTER,
No. 8, Main Street, Door from Market
no "a Square.
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MIR. ID. TEL. Winter,

zzl---la.-Hm Being pratical Piano Man
- !. Ia N utacturer, offers his services to
v " " u the citizens of Norfolk, Port
slnouth and surrounding Country, in the
REPAIRING and TUNING PIANOS of
every style, and being Proficient in MUSIC
he feels confident, he can, and will give en-
tire satisfaction in all cases. A trial is res
pectfully solicited, and orders can be left at
the stores of G. Hall, G. Sohwarzkopf and l..
Salisbury. de lin.
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TEMPLE OF FASHION,.
FEE r.. I'll. STEW ENS'
Gas WHOLESALE AND RETAIL "a
HAT, CAP & FUR STORE,
AZ, = 1FApE,EtY1 CDyTADE1
No. I. MARKET .SQUARE.

AFo. !, Hi1tAE1 OYOIillL.
i s receiving daily additions to his already
4 EXTENSIVE STOCK, suitable for the
present and approaching season, is prepared
to offer great inducements to dealers his
assortment comprises the choicest and great
est variety OF STYLES to be found in Vir-
ginia, equal to any first class house North or
South he pledges himself to sell CORES
ponding goods as CHEAP as the largest job
bers in the Union.
Citizens and strangers will find ia the
RETAIL department, Hats. Caps, Furs, &C.,
in ali their variety, and of superior quality.
They are respectfully solicited to call and
examine for themselves, which will not incur
the least obligation to purchase. Fl. STE
VEINS Fashionable Dress NJ OLESKIN SILK
BEAVER, Cashmere and Soft FELT HATS,
are of the NEW EST PATTERNS and finest
qualities.
1t is said that it is no use to deny it, if YOU
want tasty, handsome and good Hat, you
must go to STEW EMS to get it, his long
practical experience enable him to keep pace
with all the REAL IMPROVEMENTS of
the AGE, and detect the many humbugs
practiced upon the unsuspecting by mere
novices in the business.
His Fall and Winter styles of Silk Hats are
UNIQUE and exquisitely beautiful, far supe-
rior to any made in the city. Please call
early and leave your measures.
4. H. STEVENS,
Practical Halter,
No. Z, Market Square, Norfolk, Va.
de 10
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Local Items,

Mayors CouRT.-John Shasby and
Thomas Ryan, white men, appeared be-
fore his Honor this morning charged with
breaking the peace; they were fined $500
each, and required to find security in
the sum Of 500, for their future good
conduct.
Three lrishmen, John CRESCENT, George
Farren, and Anthony Elldrege, appeared
before his Honor charged with violating
the Sabbath, fined $3.50 cts.
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The UNION HoTEL.-This Hotel we
understand has changed hands and is now
undergoing thorough overhauling and
repair, and will be opened in a few days
under its new proprietor, Mr.. WEATHER.
WAX. Success to the "Union."
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DIsGRACEFUL SUNDAY SCENEs.-Ye s-
terday was a day long to be remembered
by our citizens for it's wholesale Sabbath
breaking. The city was thronged with
drunken, worthless, rowdy characters who
seem to have selected the occasion to
have general "knock-down and drag
out all over the city. We regret to have
to make such announcements about our
usually order-preserving City, and hope
our police have taken proper care Of those
engaged in these disgraceful scenes.
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ALMOST A DUEL.-Frog Town was
thrnwu in a state of fersnent and excite
mert Il day or two since by the announce
lrent that duel would take place be-
tween two of its denizens. This hither-
to quiet portion Of our City was immeas-
urely in suspense, in regard to the start
ling disclosures which saluted the cars of
the gentle sex, who with their natural gift
1.-THE use of the tongue) soon brought the
attention Of the people to this unlocked
for tragedy in embryo. The challenge
was sent and duly accepted, but owing to
some difficulty in arranging distance and
choice of weapons the whole matter was
pronounced by competent judges to be
simply a rig in order to make sport.
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gga.. We call the readers attention to
the lines on our first page headed Port
folio Leaf.
Now is the time to buy your Winter Cloth
ing, and you can get them far below cost, in
order to close business. Call at III. HAM
BURGERS No. "a, Market squs,-.
WOODLAND CREAM-This excellent Pomade
for the Hair, is decidedly the best article for
dressing Ladies Hair ever offered in market,
manner. Try it
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Very Cheap.

VIZ V1ACNp'
SN PRS Fall IS all wool White Flannels
e)U a 70 cts,
cases Pillow Case Cottons, I2A cts,
do do DeLaines do
S do No. 2, Sleeps Greys, at 81 n cts,
bales Twilled Negro jeans.
ALSO,
100 prs Bed Blankets at So
20 do Negro do rs
Thrse article have just been received, ana
we can sell them for less than they nave
hitherto been sold. Also many other articles
too numerous to mention. We would aovlse
all to examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere. ,.,,,>>r, ,,,,
no Is BLOODfooD " W.
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Auction Sales.
sERGEANT,s SALE.

ESy virtue of an execution in my hands VS.
- G.. = West, | shall sell at public auc-
ton, on
SATURDAY,, the 10th day OF
d In b err,
in front OF Merwin 4 Moores Auction
House, l top Buggy, levied on to satisfy said
execution.
Sale Mt / o'clock. Terms cash.
THOS. j. CORPREW,
de lO-lUt Serg't.
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HEAVY FOG AND FRosr.-We had a
very heavy Fog this morning, which las
ted mlt 9 o'clock. The Frost was the
heaviest w. ever saw. We are glad to
inform our readers that no accident hap
pened to any OF the Steamers or Vessels
in the Harbor.