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sAMARITANS WASH
L. In sasee Of Syphilis, used In connection With the
Boot and Herb juices.
Full directions. Price IS eents
The efficacy OF these remedies 10 alike acknovI-
edged By physicians and patients. They ere used
IN the q. s. Hospitals.
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X GREEN WILLIAMS, Anctionssrs.
BALI OF A HOUSE AND LOT ON MAssA.
TnnHHssrrrfs ANENUE MOTH, BETWEEN
ssTUEE1TH AND FIFTH STREETS WEST NJ

Iii ~ tsDAf, Hay 18Th, at O'Clock D. m , We
IN Sansrn nons , Of The premises, part Of Lot No.
80 =. CSsSEe tounh OF square No, SIS fronting Il
ieet ircnes: and running back io2 feet. and In
lroved oy Two story Frame Dwelling coatsininr
Terms: one third cash; balance in six and tw.,vs
months. A deed Given and . deed Of trnsf tssan
chaser. $50 down when sold VI Hof'
Dyed GREEN wILLIANs Ant.
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Il Nersl ESy;auasory.

Ia another column will be found a conmu-
nicAtion. received from highly esteemed cor
respondent. in relation to an article of ours
WHICH appeared IN the Press Of Wednesday,
We siye place to it With pleasure, although its
writer is evidently laboring under some slight
mi conception so far as we are concerned. The
statement in regard to the real or pretended
important discovery in California was publish
cd by US as a matter OF intelligence, with such
comments as might suffice to render its claims
inteliigible. of the scientific value OF such in
tcliigenee We leave our readers to Judge for
themselves, believing them quite as compe-
tent to form correct estimate in relation to
that point as we could be to do it for them.-
Nor 90 we feel that the burtben of proof with
regard to TIC authenticity Of this scientific
diacogery claimed by Professor Whitney lies
with Us, any more than, were his view of it
established, we should feel called upon to de-
iend the credibility Of the Mosaic record
against injurious iaferences With neither of
these asks has the Press, as a public Journal,
anything TO do. Its business is not the adyo-
caey OF any class Of theological or scientific
opinions, nor do is columns afford the proper
Place for pToclaiming the private views of its
eoitors on these points. 5000
We do not however, have any hesitation in
saying that we are not OF those who fear that
She cause OF religious truth can suffer any in
jerry lom scientific Truth. The Two must, OF
necessity, be in the most perfect harmony
with each ether; and if there seems at times
to he any discrepancy between them, we may
well believe that the fault must lie wholly in
cur incomplete conceptions Of the one or of
toe other, and that the remedy is 10 he found
NOT IN the abandonment of onr inquiries, but
IL 'ne s'eadiaot pursuit OF them in an earnest,
honest and reyerent spirit ~
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4 Reese sor ,he BREAD aaa rsu,,e,.
10 rnE EpIror or rurpnrQa.


4 few days previous to our State Election
The Johnson club of Mechanic Falls. co,onosed
entirely of rusty copperllcads, met to mt IN
Nomination a candidate for Representative If
Minot, and the gent who denies having ..post
Office on the BRAIN but who still has permitted
petition to be circulated for the purpose of
El9Eiiis nam postmaster, was put i'll nomination,
III op4er as Is supposed, to secure his full coop
efation AT the election. Imagine their dis1nay
"lieh, on coming TO the polls the man on whom
they had iasished SO much favor and who was
expected 10 carry Clean GA Con,,arhood veto
ana bring thirty OF forty Republicans al.
hin, voted the Republican ticket with the OK
ception Of Mor1ills name for Member Of ca
gress and his own for repre- sentatve The furv
OF The Copperbeads, Wlenthey found how the
thing had gone, knew no bounds. To be sold
by the very man they~ supposed they had
bought, was beyond Copperhead endurance
ana when at the closing of the polls they found
'h&C Vhey had lost forty-five votes, instead of
canning by this deIni- johnson maneuvre, their
Geliuholatlons and howls defied all description
When their fury had soma,vbat obotod o,,e Of
- sseuS'eu mat although they had bought
pay. '''''
At tnis suggestion two individuals simultane.
ously smelt the bread and butter" and ;r,n,o-
diately started, Mr. Whip for the nearest I;,or,,
sable, and ordering the fastest horse, and Mr.
spur, mounting his own steed and both MAX
ing al possible speed for the headouartors of
INC gentleman at Auburn, who wears a wbta
vest and crayat, sIlDpOsed tn no fl,o How'd,
ana Pedler Of post-ofiices, with whom the nett
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Mrs. Saeor MI M

SUPERIOR CLAIRVOYtNT Ty;p, :: ~, p nalsi
iia 1ss 0f se m 9s,,s has taken rooms the ADAMS
or c,ses ' Of gset form Of disease even Inc
cure where snccess is not certain '0"'p's i
IicI medicines are perfectly harmless. k,,ov,,, a,
herself only, and VIII eject thorough ami ,s.,,s
nent cure in the shortest time. Testimonials frosn
many OF the frst fimilies IN Boston given ii ro1,l3rs
Onc examination is sufficient to decide any case
Examination fec $500 and perfect sltjsiac zion
guaranteed. S''''s avn
Office hours from 10 a. Nj. to 8 Pm. rs
Mrs. ). has prepared jnfaliblc remedy for tJc
prevention and care " CHOLERA, which will Ic
hoand speedy and ettcctual it its operation. 80
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
: SueciaI Nntica


TNIIE unjersignel having been appointed exclusive
Il Agent Tor the State of Maine for the sale and
app ication OF II. w. JOHNS IMPROVED ROOF
would call attention to the that this roofing
has been in use in the United States Car adas and
Vest Indies iorneary ten years, and abundant proof
routing in its adaptabillty to all kinds Of oots.
whether steep or fiat Its durability which ex,
ceets that OF common tin, cheapness costing only
about half as much its hghtness weighing not more
than one pound to the square foot, its beauty pre-
sentng an unhroken surface of stone. tina may be
made any desired color. 1t is also fire proof AGAINST
burning cinders Goals, anu is insured by a insur-
ance Companies at rates as tin or other fire
proofroofs. Any injury resulting roIn Icc. dent can
be easily repaired by any intelligent workman.
All kinds of roofs repaired and lneta roofs rinted
with Prcservative paint. -
This looing, car and Steamboat decking Roofing
Cement anu Pleservative Paint for sale AGENTS
wanted in every town in the STATE For terms and
rices apply to
WIN. ii. WALKER, General Agent.
241 Commercial st. loot of Maple st. Pol tand
flc..
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SOME Folks CAN'T SLEEP NrGnrs.-We are n,,v
prepared to supply Hospitals, Physicians tic trade
nd the great public generally with the standard and
invaluable remedy. DoDbs NERyINE, which article
forms of Nervousness. 1t is rapidly supcrscng CO.
cry PREPARATION Of oliuln-thc wc-kndwu result nj
which is to produce cosfivcness and other serious, III
cultics; it aays irritation rcstlcssnes and s,,as,ns
organs. - ~ - e''' .
readliy, or met with such universal approval For
Siceilessness. loss Of Energy Pecltl,ar Famalc
mental AMI bodily symptoms that iOllow in tbe fr,;n
of nervous diseases Dodds Ncrvine is The hest RENE
dy known TO scence Sold by al druggists Price IL
e, GEO. c. GoODWiE 6 CO..
aus1 1sh1yl&w m Wholesale Aeents l.osto,
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Put one box of Saponfier into three gallons of wa
ter kneck Oft The end and let the boil until it
empties ITSELF then take out the box add four and
hall pounds of tat and let il boil two hours and te1
minutes Then add small half pint of salt and lei
1t continue boiling % minutes longer when Won aCd
half gallon of hot water and lei It come 10 boil
Pour smli tumberfull of cold water into o tab OF
box to wet it round the sides, then empty the soap in
TO stand all night and cut it in bars in the morninr
1t will be fit for use in n few weeks 20
SOFT SOAP Made in the same way, with the ex-
coption of adding cen gallons Of water and no salt
dU yoa need is an iron Kettle roh3sNdfawS
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Lovers OF Gne ou,I 70 :. .v...,., :

Lovers OF fine md rr.re w.ncs Will rejoice
~ cr 3n oas Msss1s REEL, CUTG4tR 81 CO.. Bos-
MI; i..vc aecclved lot OF That celebrated brand
M ra ,PERLE 50 ligIy priced ii Europe. II
no,sn Mrn inc and Tokay Connasscrs
poy"d To ouc r.oscAT sERLE tho finest Wine i'm
Il Il thc nD, aUonnanion Wine it is nncxcoled for
AMI drgco clck Of te Grapeand besides is mild
They continue to have t,,, ,o,,,., .,
Tone ilfS IBNlc VINE endorsed Nv III h nnhgl,eo
IN 'na ~ W. D. GoODMIN s. CO. B1ston and
GebcraI Scsts D, n REED CUTLER & Co.
N-~9N1t' WI tNCM IilgIlnd. cors
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HALLS HAIR RENEWER

ise inc most perfect PREPARATION fer hair ever offered To
no ,n;ur;o ~ IS 4 vegetable comDotn and contains
its oIiSino 90, rcdents. 1t will restore gray hair to
and VII viii prevent tic hair falling out
dressinrLpc looe lis growth 1t is splendid hair
solJ. lsirrns aa enc me scalp, and making the hair
For s,,e 10 al AZ = Co Nashua, N. H., propretors.
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Additional Ro,v,,s,

Soldiers bring in your discharge and mako ,,o,,,
claims tor another 500 Bounty, as promnt ola;,ns
ensures early returns.
Square. * market
IL T. X. HARMON,
esousisN lts Claim Agent
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ITCH! ITCH! ITCH ! 2"
Scratch, Scratch, Scratch /!
WHEATON'S OINrNrENr.

VIII Carc the Itch TIA Forty.Eixbs Hour..
Also cures SALT R4EUM, ULCERS, Coilblains.
ana all Erupfions the Sasa Price so cents. Nor
sale by all druggis.s. 81 iei3aa 80 II :.
ny sending % eelarsto WEEKS 6 2 Otter. Sole
Agents, 1Gs Washington ST., Boston, II will Ia tor
warded ay mail, free POSTAGE To- any na,t al tho
United States. ta 8n5H3 sCn = - IL
1ict Is, 1S65-SN dsw1vr
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CONCENTRATED LYEt.

II will make 10 POUNDS Of excellent Hard soan.
OF 25 GALLONS of the very best Soft Soap for only
about BE- Cents. Directions on each box For sale at
all Drug and Grocery Stares. ,agi mh2sdSnsy
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aug6dtnsN

METcAIrS GREAT RHEUMATIC REMEDY 6 tho
only cure for Rheumatism ever hnovn and n Z, ' nc
aug 24-snIm 'A ''' '"o'''
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Colgate's Aromatic Vegetable Soar,


superior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
Vegetable Oils in combination with Glyccriaae,
and especially designed for the use Of Ladies and
for the Nursery. Its perfume is exquisite, and its
washing properties unrivalled. For sale by all Dr
gists. q rou,-.I -sir5f ars fe1O,cesNdfu
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


g = = g. - ~
TIL Z PERU WAN SYRUP
is A PROTECTED SOLUTION OF THE
PROTOXIDE OF IRON,
New Discovery in Medicine, which
STRIKES Al TIE ROOT OF DISEASE,
By supplying the blood with its vital principal, or
This 10 the secret of the wonderful success of this
remedy in curing
Dyspepsia, Lioer Complaint, Dropsy, Chronic d.
GrrhGa, Polls Nervous Elections, Chitss and Fe-s
rers, Haaaors, Loss Of Constitutional Tigor.
diseases Of The Kidneys and Bladder, Ne
male Conptaints, and all diseases
originating ina
Bad State of the Blood, ssBui
Or accompanied by Debility or a loD state If the
system.
AN EMINENT DIVINE OF BOSTON. SAYS:
81 have been using the PERUVIAN SYRUP for
some time past; it gives me Teac ugor 6ucycacy
spir;ts, elasticity ofmuScte."
Thousands hGge been changed by the use Of this
g from acedk, sichty, suffering creatures to stTOn6
healthy and happy men and ronsen; and invalid;
cannot reasonably hesitate to give it atrial .7l
pamphlet OF 80 pages, containing certificates oil
cures and Recommendation from some of the mosi
eminent physicians, ciergymen and others, besides
much other valuable and interesting matter will be
sent free to any sending their and resi-
dence.
~ See that each bottle has Peruvian Syrup
| blown in the glass. 3
For sale by all Druggists and by
SETH w. FOWLE s. SON, IS fremont St. Boston,
j. P. DINsMoRE, IS Dey st. New York
i
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IHE ARGUS did speak of Alex Fl. Stephens
as ono Oh the ablest men in the country and
lwho, until rebellion at least, was regarded as]
one OF 'he best of our public men," We omit
'ed IN citing the passage aday or two since, the
words IN brackets and the Argus complains Of
the omission 1t appears that the writer tbougb
willing to hint his opinion that @yice pres;-
dent Stephens is one Of the best of o,,r nrl,,;o
men is little ashamed to avow it directly. Az
to the passage from Stephenss infamou,
speech, we gave our authority promptly. II
was taken from the Portland Advertiser We
have seen no reason to doubt its genuinenesss
and have proved that it could not have been
taken from Helpers book, as the Argus rather
rashly asserted, since the book was not then in
existence.
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sc r O. Il U l. "A
m II ANpFPc,c TOOrNI, w MR.,

DE-. H. ANDERSs IODINE WATER
VIII cure SCROFULA in all its manifold forms.
ULCERS, CANCERS, SYPHILIS, SALT RHEUM,
and it has been used with astonishing success in
cases of Rhe umatisn, Dyspepsia, Consumption, Fee
male Complaints Heart, Liver and Kidney Diseases,
&c.
Circulars will DO sent FREE to any one sending
their address. Price 81 q bottle, or for S..
Prepared by DIR. III. ANDERS, Physicians and
Chemists. For sale by 4trf1 n
SETH w. FoWLE & SON, rs fremont Street,
Boston, and by all Druggists. ina 80
& Febl9, 'jG-sNeodT, 4, S& we0w i
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Ii the Ladies'

Will adopt MADAME Foy's CORSET SKIRT SUPPORT
FIR, they will surely experience health and comfort
This arrangement removes the weight OF the skirts
from The waist 10 the shoulders. 1T is sold everywhere
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ton had been lodged, each applying tho whip
Or spur as though his bread and butter depend
ed upon his arriving first TO- recall the petition
and present himself in its place. The ride
throws John Gifin" far into the shade. Which
arrived first or what reception or success the
parties met with from the gentleman in the
white vest is yet secret; but from the length
ened visages of the parties on their return it
would seem that the bread and butter was not
fully secured by either
The present Westminster on being asked ny
Whip, if he would not prefer him to spur ior ii
successor, quietly replied, that he occupied 'lie
same position that the man did who witnessed
the f;obt bct,veen the skunk and hedgehog
II don't care darn which WHIPS
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CPRING AND SUMMER saa .aa
y 81 h4al4HA ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE
N EW YORK d VIRGINIA STEA
p .s44E SHIP COMPANY. sssWofe
= It FL Z o l. d J. L N L
THE IAGA
GEO. w. COUCH, COMMANDER, and
SARATO on
- A. l.. KING, CoMMANpER,
Will leave their berth at Smiths wharf, Town
Point, hereafter at O'Clock, p. m.
The NIAGARA will take her departure every
TUESDAY evening, and the SARATOGA every
SATURDAY evening at the hours above indica-
ted, ard most pleasant and delightful route is
afforded to travellers going North iih7aa3 Fa
Elegant State Room accommodations are for
ded and the Injuries of our markets in the way
offare.e -@ Esd ei an 45fl =
The rates of freight are reasonable and accom-
modating. bono 4f1
For further particulars, apply to
]. NJ. SMITH 4 BROTHER
Agents, Town Point,
may2tt Norfolk. Va.
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. CHlCKAHOMINY BITTERS are the best
known remedy for Dyspepsia, General Debility,
Loss of Appetite, and the best Tonic used. We
recommend it to ALL 7'e7 -isif ~ d.t5+Ii79
y We could add hundreds of Certificates if n -
eessarg, but 1t is not. We have never known
these Bitters to fail in making a permanent cure
~ any case OF Chills and Fever They have cured
hundreds OF cases of Dyspepsia, Intermittent Fee
yer, &c, NC. For diseases of the Stomach and
Bowels, Sick and Nervous Headache. thew are
ngequaled . All we ask for them is a fair trial.
They will stand on their own merit.
Manufactured exclusively in Richmond. Va,
by A. IL. NEWTON. tf 10 5sif39f sfI
Our BITTERS are put up in bottles m AIDE ex
pressly for us, with the name stampedon the bot
tie. f1
ny Beware of eountei feiters, as none are
genuine without the signature of the manufao
tarer: WEST, BEARDSLEY &Ca.,
General Agents for the Unired States,
Richmond, Va, p. o. Box H.
All orafrs ADDRESSED to them will be promptly at
:, For sale by VIM. b. SEAL g. co. Head OF
Market Square, Norfolk, Va. and all the prinei-
pal Druggists in the United States iy25 .3m
look, ~. Loye-Lile Of Dir. Kane, contain
- ing the correspondence and history of the
acquaintance engagement and secret marriage
between himself and Miss Fox, together with
tae5siniles Of letters aid her portrait.
STEWART 4 DEFY,
Jyio booksellers Stationers.
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b SPARTA CAROLINE Co., Va,
$50 5l March /, 1866.

~ y I3--I March !, 1866. J
Mr. A. ID. NETwoN Dear Sir-I wish to in
form you that purchased bottle ofyour Chacka-
hominy Biters for my sister, who was nearly
dead with the Chills and Fever, and after her ia
king half a bottle she was entirely cured. and
has not had one since. write this in order that
it may be published, that every one who may bs
suffering from Chills and Fever can be cured BY
taking Chickahominy Bitters.
Respectfully, yours, A.AJgDUNN.
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A TLANTIC COAST MAIL STEAM
IN s SHIP COMPANY. sI

A TLANTIC COAST MAIL STEA NJ
IN sa SHIP COMPANY. f4.f
CHANGE OF TIME.
Accommodation for Truckers, Shippers
and the Public generally.
For the purpose of accommodating Truckers
and Shippers generally, the irst-cass side W heel
Steamships Hatteras and Albemarle will after
this date, leave Norfolk as follows:
Hatteras leaves Norfolk on Wednesday at D.
M, arriving in New York on Thursday night
Albemarle, leaves Norfolk on Saturday at 6
p. M, arriving in New York on Sunday night.
We would call the attention OF Truckers and
Shippers of perishable or fral articles, to the
superior freight accommodations and arrange
ments for ventilation possessed by our Steam
ers. 4s
All freights are slowed without hosting
and promptly delivered. Pr. .,....s .--.
Passage and Rooms can be secured before the
arrival OF the Steamers, by applying at the Of
fee.
For Freight or Passage, apply at the office OF
the Company, Dickson's Wharf, on East Wide
Water Street, adjoining the Wharf of the BATH
more Steam Packet Company.
Persons DESTROYS of obtaining passage to South
ampton, London, Havre and Bremen, will apply
at this Office. \. Fl. WEBB,
Jun22-u s-5s5.-. ... a Agent.
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NOR PHILADELPHIA. 8s
IL NORFOLK AND PHILADELPHIA.
- STEAM PACKET CO. 1s.s
One Of this well known and popular liue of
Steamships, composed ofthe
Steamship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Allen.
NORFOLK, Capt. Vance, >.
Will until further notice. leave Higgins Wharf
Norfolk, every SATURDAY at ~ M for
PHILADELPHIA
and leave Philadelphia every SATURDAY at
IL m. '+-'t - -
For freight, at low rates, or passage, apply 70
THOS. P. CROMWELL Il CO., Agents,
may26-tf Higgins's Wharf, Norfolk.
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IsRANKLIN SAVING BAN K

Bank Street. near Main, Norfolk, Va
JOHN b. WHITEHEAD, President
~ DtRGCToRs 1gsI e
{ J. B. WHITEHEAD, JOHN JAMES,
j. |. BLOODGO0D, WIN. WARD, 5a
w. j. MOORE.
j. G. DEMING, Cashier. a3@ -
aad C.. H. LANGLEY, Assistant Cashier.
This Institutions prepared to receive deposits
and allow interest thereon at the rate of FIVE
per cent: on sums remaining on deposit ninety
days and upwards, and FOUR per cent for short
periods M 9 Us
Es- Parties indebted to the Institution are
requested to renew, curtai or pay their notes as
soon as possible. fH ii jy24-lm
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u. W. WEBB. ALBERT REaloK WM. HsSAxroN.
Established 1896. 5IJl
GORGE w. WEBB & COMPANY
" GOLDSWITHS AND JE JEWELERS., 4
5. Il. Corner Baltimore and Light Streets, rt,
Importers and Dealers in
FINE WATCHES, RICH tJEWELRY AND
~. i8i' ~ 3 SILVER-WARE. ~ sefi4 ~ Il
Every attention paid to neatness and durability
q the Manufacture and repair OF Jeweliv K Fine
Watches repaired by experienced workmen.
Hair-Braiding in all its varieties %" 81
Orders attended to with despatch, au7-Iy
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NEW LINE STEAMERS.

NJ w Il " T. , Il n M T. X y
FOR OLD POINT AND BALTIMORE.
Carrying Harnden's aud National Express
Freight.
The new and elegant Steamers ID
GEORGE LEARY, Capt BLAxExAN,
JAS. 7. BRADY. 49, !" LANDS,
Leave Norfolk for Baltimore daily, SUNDAYS
excepted, at So o'clock, p. NJ.
Through Tickets sold for all the principal cities
North and West. Passengers and Baggage
transferred from boat to cars free of charge,
Fare to Baltimore. $500
a." and return. .............. 500
" Philadelphia Observation-Disclosures. 6.75
Z" New York. Observation-Disclosures. 90 r.
The Superior Accommodations
offered by the nfI -
NEW LIN E S II Il a NJ Z Il S -
Are well known by the travelling public. The
Steamers are all new, constructed with great re-
gard to speed, comfort and safety, and are com
manded by experienced, courteous, and attentive
officers Their superior speed enables them to
make sure connections with all trains, thereby
causing no delay to travellers at either end of the
route. ..
The Fare has been reduced by the general So
licitation of the travelling public, to whom we
feel grateful for their very liberal patronage,
which, we trust, by a just course, to continue to
merit. ttt
n. B. Passengers and baggage transferred to
and from Portsmouth free of charge.
Freight taken at low rates, carefully handled
and properly delivered.
Leave Norfolk from foot of Roanoke and Mar
ket Squares. H. " TOMPKINS,
may2-t .tiBDtl ,el ,..4 Agent.