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ever toward men who vet Give nnder
the upper air is, by all lneaus: to be
deyoutly prayed against Great men
who are still alive and kicking are dam
gerous to the integrity of democratic in
situations, and that, toe, in proportion
pretty much, to the hold they have upon
the sympathy of the masses The pow
er coming thence, and which may be
made ready and efficient minister of
personal ambition, is a Earring element in
the structure of free commonwealth
That we, in America, have so few men
amongst us, just now, whose heads and
shoulders rise above the mass, is, therefore,
not at all to be regretted.
When great public demonstrations
shall accompany the passing from place
toplace ola private citizen, so that his
whole route is an ovation, we shall begin to
think this government about con it's last
legs" But there can be hardly any fear
of such infatuation, so long as the saving
leaven of sturdy Anglo-Saxon common
sense abides in our American community.
We are every year making our democra-
cy less distinctively devotion to theory
| or party and more a social and practical
matter. We look upon our magistrates
not as above us but under us-not as
public rulers but as public servants. We
hold even our Legislators to the strictest
responsibility for their official acts be-
cause we count them only as agents or
Intermediates with merely dele
gated power. In our economy, that
great effort, whose story all the ages
chronicle, for the coronation of the Peo-
pie as the only emperor, is complete
When the Governor of sovereign and
independent State, Or a President of the
contederacy which for certain specific
purposes unites them, retires from the
temporary tenure of his dignity, the scep-
tire and the purple return anew to the
masses who make Governors and Presi-
dents. And so it comes that we have no
higher civil style of man amongst us than
that of citizen.
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New York Markets,

New YORK, November 3O.--Flour-
The market to-day closed dull sales
of $500 barrels. Common to good State
at 81, sOa4, 80, Ohio $525a5.7O; South
ern $5.25a5.40.
Wheat has declined cents-Southern
white 14Oc.
Corn-The market is firm sales Of
5000 bushels at 80 cents for Western
mixed.
Pork-Mess has declined 4Oc. and
Prime unchanged sales at $16,OOa1S so
for Mess Prime $16. 50a16.75.
Whisky-Is dull-sales of Ohio at 233
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River and weather st. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27.-The river has
risen abouta foot here since yesterday
morning, in consequence of the gorging
Of the ice at Waters landing, about 20
miles below. Two steamers, the Moses
Greenwood, and Martha Jewett, are
caught in the gorge, and they are now
dangerously situated in the middle of the
channel. The Alton packet continues to
make trips, but otherwise navigation is
entirely suspended above and below.
The weather yesterday was mild and
pleasant. 1t is cloudy this morning, and
still moderating.
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From Havana.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 28.--The steamer
Isabel has arrived from Havana. Her
advices are unimportant.
The government schooner Tortugas,
from Fort Jefferson, reports that the ship
Sarah Jenkins, from New York, had been
ashore at the entrance Of the harbor, but
got OF slightly damaged.
At Havana sugar has declined and
quotations are only nominal. Molasses
was dull.
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Lake Navigation.

DETROIT, Nov. 28.-The weather has
been mild and it is now thawing fast. 1t
is reported that the ice at the mouth OF
the river is giving way. The indications
this evening are that the large fleet of
vessels detained in the river will be able
to get into Erie tomorrow OF by Monday.
Seven propellers arrived from Chicago to-
day and report many vessels ashore on
Lakes Huron and Michigan.
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The MayOralty-Air- Line Rail


Boston, Nov. 28.-Hon. Samuel Elliot
having declined the nomination Of mayor
rendered him by the citizens convention,
Mr.. Hall has received and accepted the
appointment.
1t is announced to-day to be the inten-
ton Of the projectors Of the Airline
railroad to New York to put a large force
Of laborers on the road Immediately and
push the work forward vigorously.
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The Weather-The Erie Canal.

ALBARY, Nov. 29th.-The weather
here to-day is quite mild. 1t is now con-
fidently calculated that all boats in the
canal, this side Of Montezuma at least, will
get to tide water and the best judges
predict a reopening to Rochester.
BUFFALO, Nov. 28.-The weather here
is warm and pleasant. The ice in the
canal is thawing, and vessels are moving
freely.
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Marine Disaster.

AUGUSTA, Nov 28.-The ship Baltic,
from N. York for Charleston. is ashore
on the south bar, near Charleston, with
nine feet Of water in her hold, and she
will probably prove total loss. The
ship is insured in New York and Bos-
ton
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U.s. 1t is intimated by Washington
letter. writers that Senator GwIN, of Cali
fornia, designs, early in the coming SEES
sion of Congress, to introduce bill for
the organization Of the territory of Ari-
IONA, Or the :'Gadsden purchase" the mi
ming wealth and facilities of which region
are deemed nearly if not quite equal to
those Of California. The object of this terri
torial organization, which might seem pre-
mature since the section of country pro-
posed to be covered by it is almost unin-
habited, is that the valuable material in-
terests Of this section may be protected
by prompt and proper legislation and
that confusion similar to that which en-
sued from the hurried entrance of Cali
fornia into the Union, without passing
through the usual territorial pupilage,
may be etfectually avoided.
A DREADFUL SPECTAcLE,-It will be
remembered that the Russian line of bat
tie ship Lefort lately capsized at noon
day in the Bay Of Finland, carrying
down twelve hundred persons, of whom
nearly four hundred were females. A
writer in the London Times, from St. Pc
tersburg, says:
''Such persons as were on deck at the
time were Of course at once washed away,
but the divers found no less than LOO
corpses in the cabins tween decks and in
the hold of the vessel, all clinging to some
portion of the timbers of the ship, or to
each other. The horror of this fearful
sight appears to have been aggravated by
the circumstance that the bodies were al
ready far gone in decomposition, and,
with few exceptions, the eyes were wide
open and glaring. The effect of this
dreadful spectacle on the divers was such
that one of them wasptotally unable for
many days to recount the CHASTITY scenes
he had witnessed down in that hive of
purifying corpses; and on his persistent
refusal to repeat his visit there, was sent
home"
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Personal.

Hon. FRANKLIN PIERCE, late President
Of the United States, arrived in this city,
this morning, in the Steamer North Caro-
lima, and is the guest of SAMUEL r. Saw
YER, Esq.
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 27.-Captain
Ellis, of the steamer Opelousas. who was
indicted for granddaughter, in consequence
of the recent collision Of his vessel with
the Galveston, has been acquitted.
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The British Steamship Creole.

ST. JOHN, N. B., Nov. 2Sth.-On Mon
day last the British teamer Creole went
ashore at Granville, Nova Scotia, during
a gale, and received such damage as re-
quired her to be surveyed and then con-
dernned. -She is insured in New York.
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FOR RENT
SpOPtman's Depot.

SpOFtman7S Depot.
NO. 8, U N o N S T R E E Z.
HAVING purchased of Mr.. W. E. Eos
LII ter his entire interest in the Sportman's
Depot No. 8, Union Street, we intend to
carry on the Gun Making and Sporting Bust
ness in all its branches, and would respect
fully invite Sportsmen and all others who
may want any thing in our line to give us a
call. All work entrusted to us shall have our
careful attention, and being ourselves Prac-
teal Gun Makers, we feel confident of Civ
ing entire satisfaction.
p. d. GWALTNEY & co.
de l-2w No. s, Union Street.
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Hotel Arrivals.
NATIONAL HOTEL. NORFOLK,
VIM. s WALTERS, PROPRIETOR.

NATIONAL HO1EL. NORFOLA,
VIM. S WALTERS, PROPRIETOR.
Lieut. Semnes, B f Gallaher, q. s. N;
Captain Cornwall, barque E. Williams;
Albert Gauison, Princess Anne county,
Mr. Townsend, New York; G W Grandy
Jr., Plizabeth City; M Kolb, Suffolk; r
Burroughs, Princess Anne county; Mrs
McCaffrey, Philadelphia; P H Gibson,
Richmond; T M Bailey, Surry; G Cham
gers, B F Brown, j Gordan, Norfolk.
UNION HOTEL, NORFOLK,
E. A. BEAToN, PROPRIETOR.
SAM'L. R. VEALE, Superintendent.
w A Jones, F E Jones, A Morgan, j
G Jenkins, A G Wood, Suffolk.
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NOTICE.
Mr.. ID. I'll. Winter.

xxszs ggE--l Being pratical Piano Man
Y ufacturer, offers his services to
Z " q U the citizens of Norfolk, Port
gmonth and surrounding Country, in the
every style, and being Proficient in NJ SIC
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. Schwarzkopf and l..
Salisbury. de lin.
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s s :
Grand Arrival of Boots and
Shoes

Shoes.
NTE HAVE been receiving great
w many Boots and Shoes of late, though
we have not advertised them. And now we
have so many arrivals to advertise that it
would make rather too long a list for our
customers in tAis hurrying age to take the
time and read it all over. We must there
fore say that we have now very attractive
stock of desirable and seasonable goods, we
offer them at as fair and moderate prices as
they can be bought for anywhere in this sec
ton of country, the qualities are we think as
good as any we have ever offered and we
shall be happy to accommodate any who may
give us a call.
F. w. SEABURY & SON,
de No. ID, Market Square.
"A. & II. Copy.)
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CLOTHING |! CLOTHING!
New Fail and Winter Stock
AT THE
Norfolk Hall of Fashion,

No. &c. Main Street Norfolk Va.
THE subscriber would respectfully in
l. form the citizens of Norfolk and vicinity
that he is now opening a very large and hand
some stock of
FAN and Winter Clothing.
Being myself the manufacturer | have spared
no pains in making this the largest and best
assorted, as well as the cheapest stock ever
before offered in this or any other market in
the State. I am determined to sell on the
most reasonable terms, advocating the maxim
of quick sales and small profits. have also
first rate stock of -,.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Including all the latest variety of style and
quality necessary to complete full and per-
feet wardrobe.
YOUTHS AND BOYS CLOTHING.
Adapted to the ages of to l6 years at the
usual very low prices.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES & VESTINGS,
Which will be made up to order on accom-
modating terms with our usual promptness
and despatch. Satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases or no sale. Persons wanting Clothing
ready made or made to order would do wen
to give me call.
oc IA RID CLIFTON.
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TOWN TAXES MUST BE PAID.
COLLECTORS OFFICE,
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. t, 1857.
NOTICE is hereby given to those who
~ are still indebted for Taxes that their
bills must be paid on presentation, as the
Town is compelled to have the money in or
der to meet the accruing interest on her
bonds due January LIST.
If not paid on presentation levy will be
made, as longer Indulgence cannot be given.
de 1-3t JNO. S. WHITE, Collector.
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SILKS AND EMBROIDERIES.

SILKS AND EMBROIDERIES.
WE would call attention to a large lot of
w Fancy Biadere Silks and Robes and
rich Muslin Embroideries, consisting of Sets
and Collars and Sleeves separate. We re-
gret to have disappointed our friends in the
Cloaks advertised on Saturday. All mis-
take only. Our Velvet Cloaks in store now.
no 25 W. P. STEWART.
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VA The Largest Circulation in
the City. ~
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EMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.-A COM
pany has been formed in Philadelphia,
called the American Emigration Land
Company, for the purpose Of inducing
emigration to Virginia for agricultural
purposes. The land owned by the COM
pany is situated in Bath county, Va, and
during the present season large number
of families have left Philadelphia for the
settlement, the last party on Wednesday
last. The object Of the company is to
purchase tracts of land in any of the
States presenting facilities for settlement
by sea, river, or railroad land selling farms
for cash or upon long credits.
Nearly two tons of Turkeys We're pre-
scented lately to the employees of the Bos-
ton and Worcester Railroad Company
The men, to the number of four hundred
and fifty, assembled in the hall over the
depot, when speech was made by Neury
Twisbell, Esq, President of the road, in
forming those present that in consequence
of the hard times, the Company was
obliged to cut down their wages ten per
cent. Mr. T'wishell said that he was
very sorry that such step was obliged
to be taken. but that there was no help
for it. The turkeys were then presented,
and the men left.
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TERMS.

The DAY Book will be served to sub
scribers at 81 cents per week, payable to
the Carrier. When sent by mail it will
be 81 per year, So for six months, and
81 for three months, payable in advance.
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ID AY b 90 *
Job Printing Office,

JOD FrlnClng Ufnce,
No. ~, East Main Street, Norfolk Va.
JNO. R. HATHAWAY, PROPRIETOR.
THIS TABLISHMENT is now
l. in successful operation, having most of
the approved Presses and other facilities for
doing neat and expeditions
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL
JOB PRINTING,
and is daily turning out the finest specimens
of work, such as .f..
PAMPHLETS, BANK CHECKS,
CATALOGUES, NOTES, POSTERS,
CIRCULARS, PROGRAMMES,
BILLS OF LADING, HANDBILLS, &c.
rs Particular attention given to fine
work for Banks, Public Offices, Insurance,
Railroad and Transportation Companies, &C.
Printing in Gold and Silver Bronze, and
various colored Inks, executed in the highest
style of the art.
THE MAMMOTH FAST JOB PRESS
In use in the Day Book Office enables the
proprietor to supply large orders for large
sized Handbills, Posters, &c, at a greatly re-
duced price.
M9~ Job Printing done at N or t h ern
Prices. TERMS CASH. ~a&
no lS
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MORE CHEAP STOCK.
THO BE CLOSED OUT-1oo Dress,

Il Fancy Silks at N Y. Prices.
100 do do do do do Superior,
100 do Worsted, Plaids, and in fact the
whole stock is to be sold before the Spring.
no 80 WIN. P. STEWART Il co.
argus, Herald, Transcript, Williamsburg
Gazette, Copy until LIST of January.)
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NOTICE.

A ND for the last time. We have placed
n into the hands of Andrew j. Mock, At
torney at Law of this city, all the claims due
to G. R. Lipscomb, agent, and VIM. Sher-
wood Trustee for John M. Sherwood with
authority to collect by suit, warrant, or other
wise.
no 80 SHERWOOD u YOUNG.
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Rientzels NOn-ExplOsive Burning
Fluid.

THIS FLUID is fast superceding the
i old dangerous Fluid The subscriber is
prepared to furnish any quantity either at
wholesale or retail: price same as the old,and
same lamps are used.
no 80 w. I'll. BUCK.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-05
CHARLES FL. DRURY..
Corner Of Camden street and Light street auaarj

Corner Of Camden street and Light street au'arf,
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
Ii Foundry connected, for the making his own
q Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
SEs- reties of .4GRICULTURY4L IN
EsSaSEA PIGMENTS AND CAS- ILNGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list Of FLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & Ma, Chenoweth
Wiley, and furrow. No. 0, Hill side, No. and
Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-SelG-sharpene or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex-
pandiug-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylindri-
cal straw Cutters, Sc, &c. Horse Powers GRISI'
MILLS, a very useful and saving article and COM
ing into general use. HORSE POWER and
THRESHI.N'G JM4CHLN.ES, ofthese need not
say anything, wherever they have been in use
any time, they preferred to all others.
C. II. d. will this year make smaller size Pow
er s. Thresher. price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 CASH. Persons in want Of implements made
ofthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best manner TO answer the purpose Tor which
they are intended, are invited to call upon the sub
scriber. feb IS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-05
JAMES F. CARLIN,

Royal Street, near the City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
MOULD respectfully invite the attention of
w dealers generally to his large and well select
ed stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere, he feels assured of
being able 10 offer such inducements to dealers
will be satisfactory in every respect. His stock
consists in part of the following, viz:
LOCKS-Rim, Mortice, Stock, Pad, Till, SC.
Knives and Forks, of every description
Pocket Knives +" &C
Scissors I" I"
HING ES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament;
Strap T, &c.
Augurs. Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds Stair Rods
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies
Axes, Hatchets. Hammers, Sedges, Anvils, Vices
Bellows. Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, Skillets
Griddles. Playing Cards, &c. sc. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
by lO,9 by IL, l3 by IA, 10 by IL. 10, IA, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, can be supplied with any sizes of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above.
Alexandra, June 8, 1854. - =.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-05
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, sc

VEHE subscribers at No. 80, King Street. Alex
Il andria, Va would inform their friends and
customers, that they have commenced receiving
their FALL SUPPLY of goods in the above line,
and will receive further additions in few days,
direct from the mandatory, which will render
their assortment complete. To those who have
heretofore dealt with them, they return their
thanks, and solicit continuance of their patron,
age. Having facilities for buying their gop/
equal to any other house in this country, they
offer inducements to crsstoTTrcfs to- s
a trial. We invite an examination, knowing ti3
our goods and prices will speak for themselves.
To CASH customers make fair discount, and
to PUNcTuAL ones we give the usual credit.
We have just received, and have in store, lot
of the celebrated OHIO BEREA GRIND
STONES, the best stone known at the present
date, and worthy of attention; COACH AND
CARRIAGE SPRINGS from w & H. Rowland,
the quality of which is well known to all dealers
as superior; HICKORY AND OAK SPOKES,
of Sizes No. quality, with AXLES, LACES,
&C., not necessary to enumerate. For sale, whole
sale and retail, by
JOHN T. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandra, Va, Sep. IL, ls56-3mos
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-05
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-05
PROF. CHARLES DE GRATH,S
ELECTRIC OIL.

THIS Oil is the ONLY SURE REMEDY in the
Il world for the cure of Rheumatism, Gout,
Pains in the Back, Breast or Side, Paptaion of
the Heart, Paralytic Stroke, rocthache Headache,
Cramps in the Stomach Scrofula, Frosted Hands
or Feet, Sore Eyes, Piles, Sprains or Bruises,
Sores or Burns, Stiffness in the Joints, letter or
Salt Rheum, Neuralgia, Sore Breasts, or any Dis
eases that are Sore Painful. is the only article
ever brought before the public that will do its work
perfectly in from three to 30 minutes, has been
used by thousands and pronounced to be the best
remedy ever discovered.
ufAsk E. Il. Haines, Esq, coal dealer, &C..
Sixth and Pine streets, what he knows of This won
derful Oil. Ask thousands who have bee1<
quickly cured of Rheumatism, Gout, Neural
Piles, Hemorrhage, Burns, Wounds, Sprains,
scesses and other painful complaints.
No one can use it without deriving some spet
benefit within day; often in five minutes.
The Electric Oil is furnished to dealers upe
same terms as at the office in Philadelphia, =
by PEEL &, STEVENS,
Wholesale Druggists, 80 KingsStreslV
jan "a. Alexandria, Va. ;