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Feolish. hoWsyef, - shDoe vAo e. NJ
sErssssA q tlis Is ~ esass s denasd q .,
alrsedy Asspoilsa-en1 viaA ~ nost n4ai-
- isjsslies u several Psuvineso ct ouf
Pouti6ml territory, hat ~ shc1M reaosheo
or owl Sovereignty end hat Of The Abos.
tolic See. 8srsly svssy one must - 4ov
. demand. By singular asrapgsmea((
Divine Providence, = No havs sid ~
former occasion, il happened that the HOGAN
Empire having fallsn and bsing divided irto
many kinedo0s nd divefse 0tates, The bo-
|0oe Rna1iG ~ 80 of annA an1of 49,
81 linz 6Ea, md q fk1 u0luIl ~ d ID
nan so1n6Nns ioVood With his civil 4ov-
reient3. n 6duAsdSSk6e Of which, never b.
Observation-Disclosures
entire Ebssty, eopfens 6iI6ofiiyr mi III
juSs1u1ieR64xa6eG hq1pApNhieA - beea
diSsn04y e6ka0S1s to 3i31t oc1J esuG
Christ an1 the eithfdI, Hitk fill ,tFaSQailjty
Z fcous6i(26o - SSlire 13te& 60JSs8a
the deusaa vassinss asd qeaafs, pf he Pom.
| TIA. seAbnKs tH1nselvSs % ~ SioIout eve,
| eateefa;nins tie leneA -esepicion that his acta
- eeh;Grt = ~ viii I'd ippaiee4 a III
teovefeisn q 1hV evil rover, - eaAao4 n.
nounce ~ civil novara esfahlished Ay, - al.
~ viadom II proyide rcA al IL ko6A o,
the IJr;vereal chneeh. d N ~ hoan1. a.
the cnotrsrv. - defen1 that GeVsrnmept, and
"a nruerct ~ y;,ehI 81 ~ an power, and
10 comnis;n ssros~lv a. ~ usurpstiop Of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-22

SvEer OpopppaS from Mexicol The most
elegant and essential personal requisite fbr
I lady, EXTRACT Of Sweet 0poponax.,'
Z. T. SMITH / CO., New York.
nov7eod8m
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AAuA ..s.-s..lU ~
Notary Psbiie and Csnvsyaaes1.
fnras.isr ss.~s;es stsss = Hsys@s Tax.. -
wakieg Attraets.cf 7itiss.
oos.es As'ssA ssssA sssvssA hais - SsAsa.
a. n. BRONSON,
PHYSlCIA APO1HEcA1Y
Ax1xsDe 10
OFFICE PRACTICE
AsA sssp = sss~tasPtes
# q ~ tlu ~ edtcta e.,
neh4dly cor. nIHTH = HAHN.
DIR. q. r.. CLEAVER,
VIII asssss -
GEN ERAL PRACTICE
lathe city and viea.ity.
( = sxAkGNYNU sU1og0N ~ asaslwS RnsSsss
avoas..s -. a.ass. asalssss = gNee =,
bssvess ffth snd DixtA. ssbi4Ay
DR. J. r. AAFFORD,
FAyo1c1AaA - Osareooaa,
lTvENDERS his professional services TO ths
= suks~ss u Kpkak - vietusey
o0es Third ssrsst, 10 tbs With ths o. D.
| vsises ssr.sts ~ o0es kours fron ) . : % q =
/ 1sfys t.-Dr JOHN p SANFORD. ~ non1sT u
GILMORE fssslSAso
JOHN N. HUMMED, A.D.
Homeopathic Ph1stcdSss,
xxoxux, IOWA
oaes and R,sdsses on Hish Street. between 1sssh
| A.. -. -. Nil 49,. .-.s.u .
s0es. where Be essssssd tfoa r oelock = q
| - Orders len will b yss.Stiy ss1ss1sA 70.
| JasiS
DIR. II. Z. TAYLOR,
tRhystctGn esd Ssrgeea,
InFFERS his professional services TO this
y eon.uni,y ones In h. Hssss HOUSE. Rssidssss
| . CooeGrt. nsNf Third. posA
l
II. c. IHGERSOLL,
- n n II Z - n,
Rooms,
Cbp~s- of Third aad Mails Ssresss.
JNO. VAN vALKENBURG,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
FORT MADISON, IOWA.
- Sov~snmsss isn2SAAviy
J. A. ESSIG,
naja H.. BET sssFth ss4 piflA. KeskaA. ssvs.
NJ ANUsAcfU1EA Of ali sisds u piai. - &C.,
Avn CANDI E0.
Also dealer In FKUrre, NUTS IRIS 80. vhicA o.
- At ~hol>sal. ard rstssI to~ est ssk&s prizes
Sess from Couutry Ms<chaBtr prrmpfly hllsa
apsf-dly.
= snnsnSns. ss.s /, ca.srE sAxt sasvs
WhittemOre,
Carter l. BROWN
WHOLESALE DKALxKs IN
Hats, Caps, Furs,
IILLlsERT AND STRAW CeoDS
Ladies' Trimmed Hat 4 skataag CAPS,
UMBRELLAS, SUN SHADES, 4c.,
Buffalo Robes & Buckskin Goods
NOS. ia II LAKE-sT.,
CHxOAoo.
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r on o. II H. n - 10 - ~ sass ~ II ~ {,
II ueesk ~ vtsh = 0saAgus eonue Dvdn1n1 UeUa,
ce nnx e1essa laxee socUs saai rsou6 bAtA
roms and eloasts also briek seable and Wood hnuss
Tifi. good inquire Of wM FULTON,
spr34-d Real Estate Agent.
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THE PoPEr RECENT ALLOCUrIOA.
We make the following extracts from the
recent aliocution Of the Pope in reference to
the present state Of affairs in Italy, and the
deplorable condition Of the Papal Civil Gov
eminent, and the disregard Of his claims Of
spiritual domination in the matters Of mar
rage, education and other civil affairs. He
says:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-22

SWEET Opoponax from Hexicpl Natur'
could DOT produce . richer geu g choice
perfume. Try it and be convinced.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-22

HwsEr OPoposAxl The only elegant per
fums. Is found on Al toilets, and nsvsI
| stains the handkerchief
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CIVIL MARRIAGE

THE same Government, in contemnt of &C.
slesiastcsl censures, and without paving III:
thoss Of our venerable brethren, the Bishops
in Italy, has sanctioned similar laws, totally
contrary to the Catholic church, and its docs
trinss and it, right, and condemned BY rs,
and il has not hesitated to promulgate Law
respecting civil marriage, and it is called, and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-22

SwErr Opoponaxl Ladies, in their NOR.
ming calls carry joy and gladness, when per
kfaned with Sweet 0poponax.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-22

SvsR opopenax4 Isthe swsetse sxtsacl
nade. SuperaedsD al .othsra sIry 4 oosei
vii - q other. 81
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-09-25
NOTICE
r SHALL. OFFER FOR SALE ON

l the Sth day of October next, (being Court
davl at the Court House door of NansemOnd
County, the following valuable property.
lstEThe very valuable farm on which re
side, near Suffolk, containing some 400 acres 1t
has large dwelling house, with every necessary
clubhouse The place is partly inclosed with
juniper fence, and has on it an excellent well of
water. a le ,.a'
/ also offer for sale Tract of Wood Land,
we'll timbered, about miles from Suffolk; and
two Tracts of Swamp Land, containing about
1900 acres, about miles from Suffolk, and near
the Railroad.
Also, several Lots with Houses thereon, in and
around Suffolk.
The terms will be made accommodating and
as desire to sell, persons are invited to call and
see me and examine the property.
ELISHA NORFLEkT,
senlh-S atAW ids Suffolk Va.
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OFFICE, S. s. r. r. CO., !
RsBURe. Va. Sept. IL, 1866. J

OFFICE, 5. s. K. n CU, I
PErERsBuRa, Va, Sept. IL, 1866 }
NOTICE.-With a view to the early
IN adjustment of interest past due upon the
mortpaged bonds of the Southside Rail Road
Company, the holders of such bonds are respect
fully REQUESTED to make return to r. E. JACK
son, Esq, Treasurer, &C., Petersburg, Va, of
the following information
THE number of the bonds they hold, and
the date of their issue. :.
H-The number of coupons remaining in
hand and unpaid, up to, and including July
1866. IS
Persons holding coupons, without the cores
ponding bonds, will ikew Use report the following
iaets: The number and amount of coupons they
hold, and the number of the bonds to which they
respectively correspond.
WILLIAM MALONE, President.
4 n A L u lAA
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NO CHANGE.

M CHANIE. ,ft
NJ OTWlTHSTAND DIN the advance
~ in some kind Of goods, we are still adhering
to our old plan of buying low and selling accord
ingiy Quick and cheap is the word.
AUCTION, which we are selling at much less than
usual rates et Eat
Axes, Circular Saws, Locks, Hinges, Pre-
serving Kettles, Pumps, Table Castors, Buckles,
Baskets, Backing, AK Handles, Plow and Cart
Harness, Tables, SaddleI' s Benches and Tools,
Kettle Ears, and many other articles worthy the
attention of purchasers.
j.. j.. GRIFFITH,
Wholesale Retail Dealers in Hardware,
4- No. II East Side Market Square,
sepll Sign of the Pad Lock.
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ED U C ALTON A L.
NURFUIk FFMALE INSTITUTE.
Rev G. WILSON McPHAIL, Principal.

FVNHE NEXT REGULAR SESSION
OF the Institute, will commence on MONDAY
the 18th day of September next. An early en-
trance on the part of pupils is desirable, as the
course of Lectures on Chemistry and Natural
Philosophy will commence soon after the opening
of the School.
The Principal will be assisted, as heretofore,
by a corps Of able and experienced teachers in
all the various departments.
an9-K +.
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SPECIAL GARD TO THE PUBLIC.
THE CROSBY OPERA HOUSE ART AS
SOCIATION is no gift enterprise, and must not
be COMPOUNDED with Dollar Gift Concerns, winch
have been advertised to take place at the Opera
House without the authority or consent OF the
Projectors. sep-F. M&W-6t
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BUSINESS CARDS.

Done TO OFQer if5-. ..l
Cor. Washington and King SITS,
feb l06m Portsmouth, Va
LUMBERi LUMBER II
WE HAVE THE LARGEST AS
w sortment of Yellow Pine Lumber, on hand
that can be found on either city. All sizes and
quantity of heart and merchantable yellow and
Pitch Pine cut to order in the shortest notice.
Also on hand, Shingles, FencinI, White Pine,
&C., &C. Tomato Boxes will be kept on hand
during the season. Persons would do well to ex
anime our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
junl9 North street wharf, Portsmouth Va.
FRESH ARRIVAL OF RICH
JEWELRY.
A LA RGE ASSORTMENT OF
N superb and beautiful Jewelry is now open
ing at the old established house. This lot
selected with taste and care, and makes our stock
the most attractive in the city. e,-5. 5
Call and examine for yourselves and you will
find such that will please the most fastidious, con-
sisting of
Ladies' full and half sets of
CARBUNCLE,
AND JETT.
MASSIVE GOLD GUARDS,
CHATALAINES and LEONTINES
The richestyet. Our Mourning Goods cannot
be surpassed, we have made great additions to
them.
Forty years experience has given me thor
ough knowledge of the Jewelry business, and all
would do well to come to the corner of Main and
Talbot street, No. 20, and where they will be
pleased.
Remember to be certain that you are in the
e. j. M. FREEMAN,
san8 % corner Main and Talbot sts.
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nLD DOMINION CUT NAILS AND
~ SPIKES, Hollow ware, &c.-75 kegs Cut
Nails and Spikes, above brand; 5000 lbs Pots,
Ovens, Spiders, extra Lids, &C., Tea Kettles,
Forks, Jute Rope, Flax, Cotton, paper Irvine,
Well Buckets, Painted Tubs, Galvanized Iron
Wire Selves, &C., just received at the new Hard
ware store, Commercial Row, near the Ferry.
SEQ j. G. WOMBLE Il co.
A CTS OF THE ASSEMBLY sup
N ply of the Acts of the Virginia Assembly,
1856 Sc, just received and for sale by
a STEWART IL DEFY,
Sc 20 - Booksellers and Stationers.
FOR THE DAY BOOK.
A I the Opera House, next door to Adams
N Express Co., Church street,
Misses School and Dress Shoes,
Ladies' Boots, of every variety,
And Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, all to order.
SEQ JNO. f. WILKINS, Manufacturer.
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BUSIN ESS CARDS.
w r.. c. LAND,

wv X. C. LAND,
LUMBER, LIME, COAL, HAY, PLASTER,
CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
WIDE WATER STREET,
(Old Custom House Lott q
Has on hand
SHINGLES, LATHS,
HAIR, WHITE, SPRUCE and
In la I YELLOW PINE BOARDS,
JOISTS and SCANTLING,
FLOORING PLANKING,
.Hl DRESSED WHITE PINE
CEILING and PARTITION STUFF,
jy26-Iy TONGUED and GROOVED.
NOTiCE.-James III. Johnston, Jr.,
IN IL George w. Johnston, have asso-
ciated themselves together under the firm of
JOHNSTON & BRO,
for the purpose of conducting the Wholesale and
retail Wood Business and Ship Broker
age.
We will keep constantly on hand seasoned Pine
and Hard Wood, which we are offering to pur-
chasers at the same price it is selling at in the
County Dock, and deliver it at their houses with
out .ny expense of carriage. Merchants and 9TH
ers doing business in the city, may send their Or
ders, and rely upon prompt delivery of the kind
of wood they specify without requiring their per-
sonal attention. We can be found at Newton's
wharf next to the Ferry.
JOHNSTON &BRO.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
~ S Il A Bills SHED 1890.
F. I a N O $! "A NO
CHA RLES III. TIEFF

L -
CHA Il LES III. STIEFF
MANUFACTURER OF
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS
Factory 81 and Sc, Camden Street, and As arc
AZ, Perry Street, near Howard Street,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Has always on hand the largest stock Of Pr
AMOS in the City. My Pianos are all Rosew God,
full Iron Frame, and overstrung and warranted
for five years, and the privilege of exchange
within IL months, if not entirely satisfactory TO
the purchaser. Secondhand Pianos, from $50 tc
$500, always on hand Melodeons and Parlor Or
gans from the best makers.
We have permission to refer TO General RCbt
Il. Lee, of W Washington College, Lexington; Re-
X. IL. Phillips, Va. Female Institutes j. C. &c.
veil aud Prot. Graham, of Va Institute for ths
Deaf, Dumb, and Blind, Staunton; Pa ne Il
Bros, Lynchburg; Messrs. White u Pole, Lex
ington, Va. ; II. Harvey Ellinger. uarrisonburg;
who have used our Instruments. dec30-ly
JOS. II. DOBSoN, JNo. Il. RAINIER.
hOBSON IL RAINIER,
IL Iron Front w are Ii Gus es
NO. EAST WIDE WATER STREET
IMPORTERS DEALERS IN
BBANDIES,
WINES
WHisKIES,
RUNS,
GINS,
BITTERS, &c.
SOLE AGENT FOR.
Smith IL Bros Celebrated xxx AI.E
ALSO SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
CELEBRATED WAHOO AND CALlSAYA
BII'rERS
All of which we offer to the trade
AT NORTHERN PRICES.
Call and examine our stock. te2G
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wood and coal dealers Murray and Reed, Z.
Clark, wholesale tobacconists and cigars ;
/. a. Elgell. furniture and auction store
I. Smith, {. Wainwright. J. F. Hayward,
-four, feed, &c; G. NJ. Peterson. tobacco,
cigars and confectionery, are omitted. From
our manufacturers, Gregory d Mead. cofre
and spice mill, o. L. & 4. X Ballard, pot
terry; Z. D. Peterson, brewery Churchill
a Co, steam saw mill 6. P. Woods & Co..
Touring mills: G. I. Hagar, harness trim
minss and silver plating, are omitted. From
physicians DR.. 5 Gale is omitted. 1t
viii be observed that these omissions include
every dealer IN Leaycnworth Block, and a
number Of our active and heavy business
concerns. We notice also several errors Of
a letter or e in the names given, in addition
to those noted above. 1t Is tolerably clear
that there l. still room for improvement; in
botn Atwatcr'- and Walton books, anl ull
something approaching completeness and
accuracy j, reached, We shall be glad to
have "the war Of the registers 20 on.
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HOUSE.
GENATH

Mr.. Poland Of Vermont presented ,.,;,;o,
for increase Of pay to certain army oficeie vb;cb
was referred 10 the Military Committee g
Poland also introduced resolution from the YER
mont Legislature in favor Of protection 10
American Industry. Il was ordered TO be
printed.
MIR. Elmuuds Of Verment, presented the re-
solutions Of the Vermont Legislature in favor Of
impartial suffrage, which was ordered TO be
printed.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced bill, which wa,
referred TO the Finance Committee. providing
that the final report Of the Commissioners pro-
viied for by the second session Of the act Of
Congress, entitled can act making approuria-
tons for certain civil expenses Of the govern
ment for tie year ending June 80, 1866" shall
be made 10 Congress, aBd no money shall be
pad from the Treasury OF from any fund there
10 upon the same or otherwise, to any claimant
under the provisions Of an act 70 amend an act
Cor enrolling and calling OUT the militia, APPROX
al February q, 1864, until such report shall be
approved by Congress
The above refers TO the Communication fund, out
Of which an act Of last Congress proposed to
pay the owners Of enlisted slaves.
Mr. Edmuuds offered the following resolution.
which was agreed TO:
Resolref, That tie Secretary Of War Is re-
quested 10 inform tie Senate whether he had
appointed the commissions provided for in
section %, euti led An set to amend an act
entitled an act for eorolIng and calling out the
national forces and tor other purposes" approv-
ed March 8. 1868. approved February "a,
1864, and If 50 that be report the names and
commissions. and whether they have made any
report, and II 81 ;bs, he communicate such
report.
I The above refers TO the commission appointed
/ TO settle the claims Of loyal slave owners for
slaves enlisted 10 the military service.
HOUSE.
Mr. Morrill,. Of Vt. presented resolutions Of
the Vermont legislature in favor Of equal and
impartial suffrage. Referred TO Committee on
Reconstruction.
MIR. Morrill, also presented resolutions in
favor Of increased tariff on wool. Deferred 10
ccunirtss % waJv ssd Means
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TIE OCCUPATION OF MATANoRAs.-Upon
the demand OF General Sedgwick, the city of
Maiamoras. Mexico, with the fortifcatiOns
and troops, were surrendered to the United
States, Nov. so. TIE troops are to Re treat
cd as prisoners Of war of the United States.
Their lives and property are fully guaran-
teed. Tie city will be turned over to Esco-
bedo. be Is reported IN possession.
Sedgwick says be took possession to pre-
vent plunder, as Csnales had abandoned the
place and told bis men to help themselves.
Gen Sheridan who commands the depart
ment. does not approve of sedgwick's action,
and it is said has removed him from CON-
mand. He ordered the Withdrawal Of the
e. troops al onss
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day sun or the sudden dashcs ,f rain which are
, frequent here. The pper part Of the filings
are used for residences, the shops ard warehouses
being behind the arcados. The general aspect
Of the place is what We should call Of an un-
thrifty character, ruins Of former buildings
some evidently Of al imposing character in
ether iimes-teing met with in every direction.
Passing out OF the better portions Of the place
we ind houses and huts Of all sorts in a state
Of decay. Of dilspiiation where there is any
thing in the shape Of masonry, of crumbling to
rags and splinters Of boards and shingles, which
can not be described nor conceived Of By one
who has never before seen anything Of the sort.
How human beings eau live so seems unac-
e1ouniable, till VIC realize that protection from
coid IS never necessary here. The streets ofthe
place are smooth, being treated somewhat in
a m-cadamizing way, and the roads are said to |
he very good throughout the island govern /
meui regulations TO that esd teing rigidly en-
freed
IIan4ortation Ct very heavy articles, Ike
purcLcons Of corn meal. timlor, Sc i on long
heavy Wagons drawn by mules, harnessed
three abreast, and often s.x in a team Ocea-
sionally teams oi oxen are seen, the animals al!
being small and the mo,cm,n ut very slow One
hoIse carts, drawn by donkey, mule or lean
pony, occasionally appear But the place for
small bur'hens Of all s.rfs-some not rerv
small either-is on top Of the head The read
iness with which bundle, basket, bucket, tub,
tray, bunch Of guinea grass FOR mule, Of fag-
gois for the fire or slaves aud boxes to make up
a wagon load, is mounted on tne top Of the head
and the perfect ease aud safety with which it is
carried is a marvel. \ steaiy, slow and grace
iul movement, with perfect erectness Of person,
is a characteristic Of all the labcring classes,
male and female. some one Of our party sug-
sesiiug that il was wo1ierfl that wheelbarrows
Fcre not introduced. instead Of iron trays to
transport lr; in, the reply Nas made by one
'ho had been here before, that If the Wheelbar- q
oW was introduced the aborers would not s
snow how to use it. ezcep; by mounting it on
heir heads. Bat Oh the moderation with r
'lich everything gees on. the time it takes to y
et any thing done At first. the sight Of 1t
7orrios the spirit OF quick-siepping Northerner v
eyond ail account A few days Of experience y
the effects Of the climate on his own person
ads him 90 doubt whether, Il the island were !,
giieuiy ispopulat,l and Yankees introduced
stead, the new cJmers would not soon fall INTO p
be slow movements Of their predecessors.
Yours truly. g W.B a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-12-14
THR FESIASs REPRIEvKp.-The Fenisns
sentenced to be hung on the 18th inst. have
been reprieved until the 18th of March.

At trial between the Palmer and the
Ballard rifles in Montreal last week Friday.
one of the latter guns was fred by Mr.. Al
ford 1923 times in an hour and forty minutes,
averaging about ten shots minute and
che gun-one taken right from the dealers
stock IN Montreal-did not seem injured in
the least. The Palmer gun gave out on the
3l6th shot. Mr.. Alfcrd Is well known to
many Of our cit',eus, having tceu formerly
resident here.