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The GAME OF BRAG.-The friends Of Coz
Wise are leaving no stone unturned to secure
his nomination, and, among other schemes.
they offer to bet literally on his success, in the
event of his nomination. We find the following
in the Enquirer of the 18th
MONTGOMERY. WHITE SULPHUE SPRixas.
Editors of The Enquirer:
GENTLEMEN: We learn that distinguished
gentleman, recently connected ucih tie p1ess, has
given it as his opinion, that should Governor
Wise be the nominee Of the Charleston Con
vention, he cannot carry a single Northern
State.
Now, We offer that gentleman the following
If Gov. Wise is the nominee, we will bet on the
following States voting for him: New York
Indiana, California, Oregon, Illinois, with erey7
Southern State and the amount not less than
$500 on each of the States North, mentioned
above.
We have seen influential gentlemen from all
quarters of the Union, and Henry \. Wise is
the man.
Illinois prefers Douglas to all others next
to him, Wise. The boldness and honesty of
the man, and his crushing overthrow of K,otr
NOthingism, has endeared every foreign citizen
to him, and he will sweep the Northwest like
tornado. Let the South receive the nomina-
tion-She as entitled TO it-and an overwhelm-
ing victory will be achieved by our great and
glorious Wise. NIATOR.
No intelligent man believes that Wise, with
his slave code, can carry Northern State and
the idea that Illinois prefers Wise, with his
slave code, next to Douglas, with his squatter
sovereignty, is peculiarly maize. We shall be
told, next, that Mississippi has her preference
for Jefferson Davis, but next 10 him she de-
mands Seward.
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To ADvEErsgRs -Business men VIII Ind II greatly 10
their advantage TO advertise IN the Era
Messrs PeuineiIl a Co, s. b. Niles, and Joy, Coe,
Co.. are our authorized advertising enis for Boston
New York and Philadelphia
The following genem re accredited agents for the
Era: G. w. Light Boston, Mass J. A. lnnls, salem.
Mass; Thomas Wheeler, Cincinnati, ONO l.. T. Park,
Mount Union Ohio; Joseph Hughes, Philadelphia, Pa
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How GENERAL CAss WAS CoSYIGoEp OF
HIS ERROR.-We drew attention last week to
the fact that General Cass had completely
backed down from the position he took in the
lie Clerc letter. The following note, which we
find in the Richmond Enquirer of the 18th,
will explain how it was that the venerable Sec
rotary was brought to see the error of his way.
Doubtless many such missves we're sent to the
State Department, and made it clear that he
was about to ruin the party.
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POPULAR SovERBIGNrY IN VIRGINIA.
CHANGING THE VERDICT.-We find the follow
ing paragraph as an item of news in the Balti
more san:
"a slave named DaYid has been CONVICTED
of felony in Richmond county, Va, and sen.
fenced TO be hung on the 22d Of July. At the
conclusion Of the trial, the court deliberated for
2 while, and then announced that the prisoner
is found gHllty-three of the court for trans
porting, and two for hanging This DECISION
gave great dissatisfaction, and such confusion
was never seen before in the courthouse. Some
threatened to hang the prisoner whether or not,
and it is probable that something serious weuld
have occurred, if the presiding Justice had not
caused himself to be heard, and proclaimed
that he had made mistake in counting the
votes-that three voted for hanging, and two
abated, dnd David vas followed by an excited
few to the jail.
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"a The story started by the Cleveland
Democrat, that sixteen fugitive slaves passed
through that city few days ago, on their vol
untary return to their Southern masters, is con-
trsdicted by the PLAIN Deale'', another Demo
cratic paper of the same city, as well as by the
Republican papers.
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A Commemorative following appeared in
the Richmond Dispatch 81 Saturday

the Richmond Dispatch 81 Saturday
A" The Duel.-Messrs. 0. Jennings Wise ana
P. Fl. Aylett,. accompanied by their respective
friends, Col. J. l.. Davis and William Old, iun,
met yesterday morning in North Carolina,
short distance fFam Danville. After the usual
preliminaries, the cGmIat8nts took their posi-
tons, thirty feet apart, and, st the gyigg ef the
word, Mr.. Aylett fred, his ball passing within
about an inch of the shoulder of his antagonist.
Mr.. Wise then raised his pistol and fired in the
air. The friends of the latter then advanced
and inquired whether Mr. 4ylett and his friends
demanded another shot, to WHICH negative
reply was given. An effort was then made for
an adjustment of the difficulty, upon terms hon
orahle to both parties, but Mr.. Wise declined
making any arrangement until he had an OPP
poripnity to consult other friends in this city.
They AL returned TO Richmond in the Danville
train, at st O'Clock yesterday afternoon. 4 large
number of the personal friends Of each Of the
gentlemen niet them at the depot, with warm
congratulations upon their safe return
We are since informed, on reliable apthority,
that part of this statement is not only ;pacca-
rate, but is regarded by Mr.. Wise and his friends
as unjust towards the former. 1t is not true
that HMr. Wise declined making any arrange
ments until he had az opportunity to CONSUL
other friends an this city" H
When reconciliation was suggested, Mr.
Wise replied Immediately to the suggestion
without waiting te ccpfer with his friends. In
his reply, he carefully abstainsd from repeating
language which could be insulting TO Nr. ~
lea. Nevertheless, he at once, and uncondi
tionally, refused I'll reconciliation no reference
whatever was made TO ian opportunity to con
ault friends in this city" or elsewhere; end Mr.
Wise, moreover, declined to accept modifca
ton of has absolute refusal, which modification
was suggested by one Of Mr.. Wise's friends
after AF, Wise's answer had been given. L
making his answer, Mr., Wise also gave dis
tinctly the reasons for his absolute and nncon
ditsonal refusal.-Richmond Enquirer,
Mr. Wise is son of Governor Wise, and on.
Of he editors Of the Enquirer.
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1t is rumored that Simeon NJ. johnson, ESQ.,,
one Of the late editors of the organ, and Consul
to Havre, by appointment some time since,
though not by incumbencY, had q falling out
with the President on the cars between here
ard the Relay House, on Monday morning
last.-.Sates,
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FROM Tie Hlchmonu Enquirer.
THE NATURALIZATION QUESTION.

GENftEMES You ssay we'll be astonished,
when / tell you that General Csss has done
more to destroy Democracy, by his letter on
naturalization, in this region of our country,
than all the Oppositionists could do in one hun
dred years.
Being an old ViFginian, end boasting eff Yir-
ginia Democracy, when this document of Knoy
Nothingism appeared, felt that surs enough
Democratic blood would gush from every pore,
to think that we are to brutalize our race by
such an odious doctrine, and that, too by a
Democratic Administration.
Not single Democrat will be elected from
this State Mark this saying "Jeemes" will
have to procure Democratic Ward to re-
strain him, or our party is lost. AcCoMAC.
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The LATE RUFUS CHoATE.-The following
letter from the President of the United States.
in relation to the death of the Hon. Rufus
Choete, was received in Boston on Tuesday
night, having been written by the President on
Monday, before leaving Washington for Bed
ford
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1854.
Ny DEAR SIR | deeply regret the death of
Mr., Cboate. consider his loss at the present
time to be great public misfortune. He was
an unsefsh patriot devoted to the Constitu-
ton and the Union; and the moral influence
of his precepts and his example would have
contributed much to restore the ancient peace
and harmony among the different members of
the Confederacy.
In him the = elements were so combined, {"
that all his acquaintance became his devoted
friends So far as know, even party malevo-
lence spared him. He was pure and uncor-
Tuptible, and in all our intercourse have never
known him to utter or insnuate a sentiment
respecting public affairs, which was not of a
high tone and elevated character Yours, very
respectfully, JAMES BUCHANAN.
Mr. John Clark.
This sweeping endorsement of Mr.. Choate
by the President is significant. 1t will be re-
membered that among the "preeeptsu whose
moral influence" Mr. Buchanan celebrates.
was that in which Mr. Choate denounced the
truths Of the Declaration of independence as
" glttering and sounding generalities"
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Administration for the time being, whether
Wing, Tory, or Radical, is bound by its love of
power to respect and to enforce this honest and
manly adherence of John Bull for Slavery.
The Southern politicians, therefore, can have
no ground of hope for the aid of England in its
schemes of Slavery propagandism, whether in
or out of the Union. AS little reason have they
to expect aid from France; for the French peo-
pie, like the English, hate Slavery. They have
been tickle and unstable in maintaining political
Freedom, but no people abhor chattel Slavery
more than the French. Their Government has
abolished Slavery in the colonies, in obedience
to this moral conviction of the people and
Louis Napoleon is too shrewd politician to
disregard the popular will in matter so vital
as the question of personal liberty.
But the Governments Of England and France
would lie under no necessity of conciiating
Southern Confederacy at the price of oatra-
ging the public sentiment of their own people.
They could easily dictate their own terms of
commercial intercourse, without any such sacri-
fee. 1t would be their policy to encourage the
free-trade spirit to the utmost, even to the ex-
tent of abolisAing custom-houses, and thus to
take away the great source of public revenue.
The Southern Confederacy would be at the
mercy of these great Powers. 1t would be
compelled to abolish its barbarous code for the
sale of free negroes, and to receive and respect
black sailors at Charleston and New Orleans,
on the terms which are accorded to white men.
1t would be compelled rigidly to suppress the
African slave trade, and to submit to the vista
ton and search of all its merchant ships. The
coastwise slave trade would be abolished. For
eign Governments now respect the flag of the
United States, though it may cover gangs of
slaves, in their passage from Norfolk to the
Southern ports but it is not at all probable
that equal respect would be paid to Southern
Confederacy. Treaties would be forced upon
such Government, compelling it to punish
with death its citizens who engage in this do
nestle coastwise trade; and it is not probable
that the spirit of interference would stop there.
One by one, the grosser features of Slavery
would be brought to the notice of the Southern
Government, and the shareholders would be
compelled to recognise the fact that colonial
vassalage is the legitimate fruit of disunion
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tits believed that ths President of the United
States favors the election of Sam Houston to
tse Gpbernatorial chair of Texas, over Gov
Runneils, the regular Democratic nominee He
regards old Sam as within the healthy Demo
CRATIC organization Of the country, on account
Of his consistent support Of the ADMINISTRATIVE
during the last Session,
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TEETH! TEETH
ADAMS BAk f1Hf.
The Old Espa bitehets lsnSery

FORMERLY conducted ty james Adam,
Il now carried by his sister, ~ as. "A.
DAVIDSON, respectfully informs tho f'ntFx,
tlat in addition te the articles lSsualiy kept IN
her line such as BREAEt CAK rs, TIES sc
she intends keeping Stock Rof AL Kinds OF
CRACKERS vi2: Soda, Butter, S.gai, " 10
Pilot and Navy CRACK EHs. partictia; AMEN
ton is called &C her ARROW KOCT@CEAI ~
ERS, which have been h.gn.y ,eooR,n 'tdsl
by the Medical faculty Tor inva lbls---tht rspn-
tation for the superiority offs goods ut.aoh tais
Establishment has for many years enjoyed
will be maintained by the present PFo,sSe tor
fe lily AGNES DAVIDSON
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FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS
NAN SEMOND FAIR.

60 8lkMs2s m odation ofpersons wish
ing to attend the above FAIR from Norfolk, Pc.
tersbnrg and vicinity an Extra Train will be
ran between Norfolk and Suffolk on Wednes-
Leave Norfolk at ~ A. NJ. Retaining, leave
Suffolk at 5 P. nj.
o. This Train will stop at all points on the
road between Norfolk and Suffolk to take up
and put off passengers. In this case, signal
aust be given to the Train to stop by those
wishing to get on.
Fare for the round trip .......... ......$l 90
VIM. MALONE,
&C Is Engineer and Sup't.
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CLOSING OF THE FAIR.-The ladies'
Fair closed last evening, but social
"Tea Party is to be held there tonight,
and no doubt those who attend will have a
season of rare enjoyment.
The ladies of the first Lniversalist Society
return their grateful thanks, for the liberal
patronage bestowed upon them, their first
fair, by the citizens Of Portsmouth. We
are informed that the most gratifying re-
suits have been attained pecuniary, and as
the object was charity, (the proceeds to be
devoted to the supplying of widows with
wood the coming winter,) we are sure mary
thankful heart will remember their eff
forts in their welfare and behalf with graft
tude We believe the admission to the Hall
and supper this evening will be but twenty
five cents, and we trust that large number
will be there to testify their appreciation OF
their labor of love and beneyolence.
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RAILROAD IRoN.-Ths ship Kate Hunter,
Captain Heely, of Portsmouth,, England, mas
arrived with a cargo Of railroad iron, con-
signed to Peters l. Reed, of our sister city.
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FOR RENT

49, For the year 1860, the four story brick
521;sI tenement on Church street, opposite
HIiiI Precursor street, at present in It's &C.
cupancy of Mr. H Walker.
Also, the four story brick tenement on upper
Church street, formerly occupied by Mr.. VIM.
Collins.
Fer Terms apply at Nc. 2, cumee,lana 81.
Sc 29-1aw6tS
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LUTHER WALK Err.

Pr A TERER AND SLA TEE.
MOULD respectfully inform the pphlAe
w that having located in Norfolk tor aha
purpose of prosecuting the above mepti ono&
business, am prepared to execute in the tess
style and.shortest time, all work that may be
entrusted to me, Architectural Plaster. OTBa--
ments of the latest style, and at the wsas
prices.
,,@ Particular attention paid to REPAIRS.
Slate Roofs, &c.
Residence, No. ls, N. Cum beflsn .stteefs.
ma 3-Iy.
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FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANk
West Side Bank Street.. -,.
4 FEW STEPS FROM MAIN STSEEYs

NORFOLK, VA.
Days interest Mt the rate OF five PEI ssAS
: on all SUNS remaining on deposit 80 Days Ass
upwards, and four per cent if remaining hsT
than 90 days. Interest compounded every Ea&.
months or paid to the depositors if preteysS
Deposits received and paid daily Office htssss
from A. NJ. to * P. M. Discount days, N,a,
days and Thursdays, at 10 O'Clock.
Persons having funds to deposit will IN 1hss
Institution safe and convenient for She pIa sysvs-
Directors for tbs Present Fear.
JOIN B. WHITEHEAD, President
sAH'L q. HoDaEs, s. HAkrkRoRh
Jos. T. ALLYN, J. JAMES .Aoons'
G. Il. MATTEIAs, F. W. SsABVn7
W. H. HUNTER, Cashier.
MERCHANTS AND MECHAM
ICS' SAVING BANK.
Of6ee No. SO Bank Street,
ELISHA DAMAGE, PRESIDENT
DIRECTORS.
DELAHY, Jos 4. SpRATLBga
CIV GRAspy, RyLAsp CApps,
JAS Z Leigh, ". T. HARRsssss.
W. h. WALES. CASHIER.
TNhia InstatV*son offers TO The Hssrse
i chant and Mechanic the Farmer arsfs ssas
Professional man, in town and. cUnnyy, AZ acs
poftunity to make Gums Of money productive
that otherwise nis hi reuain idA, the interest ~
which viii be Seml-annualiy added 10 The prap.
eipal, and yet may be withdrawn g. ehor, ns,
1t also recommends itself to Exeea&orn, 40.
ministratofs and Guardians afioYdiDR an le#,
doabted guarantee Of safety. swell from The
sponsibility and integrity OF its DipeetOso and
Hoekholders- as from the security OF spsf,et
emily large joint fund.
The rate of per cent per snBhm will he aJ-
lowed on sums remaining On deposit toy 20 GHyES
or mere, and per cent for shorter tirss. -3tss
office of the Bank Will be open daily toI pessts-
ing and paying deposits from to- p: M.
Discount Days WeGnesttsy spG Saisr,ssys
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BALL-We understand that portion OF
our German citizens contemplate having
grand dress ball on Monday evening 7th OF
next month at Concert Hall.
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OxpoRD HALL.-The Messrs. Parkers open
ed Oxford Hall last night with the legitimate
drama. The tradegy of Vir9snias was pre-
sented Mr.. Gossin personating that renowned
hero, and Miss Jennie Parker as Virginia
They we're greeted with well-6lled house,
and the per formance was well received, as
testified by the frequent applause given by
the delighted auditory. The after-pieee,
Frolics Of Fortune, was all that could be de-
sired.
3 Tonight the Domestic Drama of Retrsbu-
ton is to be presented, together with the
Midnight Watch, Revolutionary drama
This is very attractive "bill of fare" and
we doubt not will be sufficient to fill Oxford
Hall to its utmost capacity. The Messrs.
Park er are eminently deserving Of patron
age, and we trust the citizens OF our sister
city W i'll testify their Appreciation of this ef-
fort on their part to afford their intellectual
entertainment.
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EMPORIUM OF FASHIONIl
80 Ensx Main Street


AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITION
Second Tremendous Arrival
Fall and Winter Dry Goods 1859.
AAVlNG again returned from New York,
Ii with one OF tie handsomest and largest
Stocks o. Goods III the city, we would invite
anime Our Stock before purchasing. Our present
second supply consists Of very rich double Jupe
Fancy Sl!a Robes. very rich Royal Paris Fancy
all wool Robes, very large Stock of Rich Fancy
Silks, IA m de Paris, veiy large of all wool
French DeLainss, Lu bins Goods; besides Po,i
d Chifres Ducals, Valencias, Poplines, De-
LANES, Prints. Gloves. Hosiery &c.
All kinds of Checks, Grays, Kerseys Linseys
Cotton Piaids, Osi,aburgsSe. Very fine Bed
Blankets. "smau PROFITS and quick sales" our
motto. L CAMPE.
oc 70 30 East Main street.
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ARRIVAL EXTRAORDINARY
WELCH'S Premium Family Flour. lust re.
W celved via Baltimore 20 Bbls of WeIsh's
unsurpassed Family Flour. Families that have
been SO long waiting, can now be supplied ss
h G DEMINCpS
GEO No. 60, Church street,
"a copy
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The PORTSMOUTH RlFLEs.-This ancient
and well disciplined corps are to leave to-
morrow morning in the steamer Sea Bird,
for Mathews county.
This company was ore anized October 18th
1892, and consequently Tomorrow is its six
ty seventh anniversary, making it the Oldest
military organization in the State, which
has preserved its name and being without
interruption for so long time. This excur-
sion to Matthews county has been projected
in celebration of their anniversary, and
promises deal of enjoyment to the gallant
participa.ors therein
We bespeak for our volunteers warns
and cordial reception from the god people
of Matthews, and would simply add that the
Rifles will reflect credit on their city where
ever they co. both for gentlenAnly ana
soldiery department The company is new
in command Of Capt. John G. Owens.
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NOTICE.

A Ii PERSONS wishing to attend the "Eas.
4 "A tern Virginia Conference of ChrIstlans,n to
be held at Providence Church Norfolk County.
by means of the Norfolk B. Petersburg Road,
WIN be tor nisbed Round Trip Tickets a, the
following reduced rates
Betwee-, Suffolk and No,fll O, m q ga
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MERCHANTS HOTEL.
!, UNION STREET NORFOLK VA.
II JNo. SMITH, Jr., Proprietor,

.
vTvHE Proprietor, in re.opening this Hotel,
the entire establishment from top to bottom,
including the Yard, Kitchen &c, has been
thoroughly renovated, with large additions OF
new and fashionable Furniture Its location is
too we'll and favourably known to need COM
ment, and it will be the untiring aim OF the
Proprietor, whose personal attention WIN al
ways be exercised, to make tin Bed, Bar and
liable inferior to mr. Hotel in this section OF the
Country; certainl not in order, cleanliness,
unexcept enable are, and prompt and ponte
attention, which in the opinion OF all sensible
travellers, are the important concopNants OF a
really good Hotel.
fifteen years in some of the first Hotels North
and South of his ability to keep good house,
and still more confident of his determinatcn
10 do 80. he respectfully solicits Ladies and
Gentlemen visiting Norfolk, to gave the MEn'
CHANTS HOTEL, under its new regime, A SINGLE
TRIAL. . icy ~
NOR KIDNEY AND BLADDE k AZ.
T. FECTIONS.-HARTSHO GAEAn
BUCHU COMPOUND, for the rapid cure OF an
Kidney and Bladder Complaints Ihis ! on
centrated Compound Extract OF Buchu IS tne
best remedy in the world for all diseases OF
complaints of the Bladder, Kidneys, Dropsy,
Gravel, elects, Lencorrhoea or Whites, Urinary
complaints, DISTINCTIONS and all diseases anu
weakness of the sexual Organs, whether OF a
constitutional origin, or from any other cause
ut is prepared by a Chemist, containing no
mercury and is pronounced by medical men
TO be not only the best but the cheapest, buchu
Compound III the world. Persons VINO nave
suffered for years and could scarcely Walk,
have been cured by using one or two bottles.
49, Larry e bottles, ST.; small bottles 70 cents.
Sold by Druggists in Norfolk, Portsmouth ana
Hamnton. f..l Sc l3-u
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LADIES COME AND SEE

LADIES CONE AND SEE.
xaN / would most respectfully inform my
EEssA customers and the public in general, that
~ have just returned from the North with
the andsomest and best assortm ent of
MILLINERY GOODS
ever offered in this city before, comprising in
part B0NNETS of every description, ssDxr
RIBBONS, FLOWERS. FEATHERS, ~
VELVETS, and various other articles N5N
too numerous to mention, all of which -~~S
! will sella cheap as can be purcha sed at any
other Fashionable store in Norfolk.
To ny customers and friends who have here
tofore bestowed upon me their patronage. re-
turn my sincere thanks; and trust by strict at
tention to business to retain their confidence
On SATURDAY, I'D October,
! will open for the inspection OF the Ladies my
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS,
and cordially invite all the Ladies' to call and
see them before max, ms their selections else
where.
Come one and all to the g:andest display of
MILLINERY GOODS ever before made in Nor
folk. M B MOORE,
oc 20-6w S6 Church street.
~ ,Fus, received at B. LEES Stables,
lN<a lot OF fine MULES which he offers
for sale or exchange Tor HORSES.
&C o.
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"Possom HUNTs."-The members OF the
darkey tribe in this and the surrounding
country indulge nearly every night IN the
above exhilerating sport, with very encoaf-
aging results for the In ost part.