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rpu l.-* MEW YORK COXTRinUTIOM
SHIP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
J\'o. 57, fViill street. *\ew York.
CAPITAL $.300,000!
Insures Buildings in general, Merchandise, House
hold Furniture, Ships and their cargoes, (in port
onlv) Ships or Vessels being built, or repaired
and every description of Personal Property.
The subscriber is prepared to issue Policies direct
at the lowest rates of premium in Portsmouth, Nor
tolk and the surrounding Country.
Applications by letter, giving a description of pro
.tertv* &i., &e., promptly attended to by
1 y GEORGE M. BAIN,
Portsmouth, Aug 27 Agent.
Nil 11* NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK ANl) PORTSMOUTH,
Wednesday, November ly.
arrived.
Steamer Georgia, Caution, .rom Baltimore.
Steamer Alice, Skinner, I'm Richmond.
Brig Cataphoschic, Taylor, from Boston, with
indze t> Myi re & Co., Scatter & Bell, C. llali
Co. C. & G. Reid, Ho.man & Co., M. A. Santo*. F
W.Scabury. F. Smith & Co., W. II. Addington.
Merwin & Bro., Merwin & Co., P. P. Learned, W.
II. Hodges, and L. S. Giavcs.
English brig Victor, Murray, from Jamaica, in
ballast to U. S utter Jr., & Co.
Selir Energy, Kirkliam, fioin Petersburg, with
flour to Butler & Camp.
Scbr Francis, Purdy, Irani North Carolina, with
corn and oats to Williams, Staples & Williams.
Sloop Damsel, Blunt, from Burwell’s Bay, with
corn and oats to the master.
B
UNCH RAISINS.— 10 whole utui half boxes
very fine, for sale by
Nov 20
T. BROOKS Jr.
N
U\V BUCKWHEAT FLOUR ii> Store,
and lor sale by T. BROOKS, Jr.
Nov 20
Cl HEWING TOBACCO.—5 boxes of superior
J quality, just received, and which can be re
commended. T. BROOKS, Jr.
Nov *20
NAVY AGENT’S OFFICE, )
November 22nd, 18-15 $
SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate will be
received until 12 o’cloc.K on the 24th of Dccom
ber next, lor the delivery ai the Navy Yard of th
following bills oi Cypress mid Kim Lumber, Staves
and Heading, and Oar Rafters according to the
riualiiy and dimensions described in each :
CYPRESS.
2000 feet
2000 do
1000 do
4000 do
4000 do
2000 do
2000 do
2000 do
1000 do
Length.
20 tlo
15 do
21) do
22 do
IS do
Breadth.
9 to 10 inch.
9 to 10 do
9 to 10 do
9 to 10 do
9 to 10 do
8 to 10 do
8 to 10 do
8 to 10 do
8 to 10 do
Thick
1* inch
i 1 do
do
do
do
tlo
do
tlo
do
All the Cypress to be clear of all defects and to
be measured clear of the sap.
ELM,
15 foot 22 inches
2000 tlo
2000 do
2000 tlo
2000 do
2000 do
2000 do
1500 do
1550 do
15 do
24 do
20 do
20 tlo
IS tlo
18 do
22 do
8 to 10 do
8 to 10 do
do do
tlo do
2 inches
2 A
do
do
do
tlo
do
tlo
do
All of the Elm to be clear of all defects—all the
boards from 8 to 10 inches wide, to he quartered
atuff, the whole to be measured c-lear of the sap.
OAR RAFTERS.
Oars, Length, Loom sq. Blades width, Blades th'k
48
100
200
300
400
800
800
800
25 feet,
20 tlo
19 do
18 do
17 do
16 do
16 tlo
14 do
5 inches, 7 inches,
Si
3*
3 i
H
31
35
do
do
do
tlo
do
do
do
6 tlo
6 do
6 do
5J do
6^ do
do
bj tlo
2 inches,
l4‘ 40
tlo
do
do
do
do
do
u
1 i
4
4
4
U
All of the Oars to be of the best clear White Ash
—the blndi-S'to be one-third the length of the oars.
The Moulds for which, will be furnished by the in
spector on application at the Yard.
STAVES AND HEADING.
STAVES,
Pipe—4000 4 feet 8 in. long, 3h in. wide, 1 in. thick
Hhd—4000 3 do 6 tlo 3^ do 1 do
Bbl-5000 2 do 6 do 3 do 1 do
HEADING,
Hhd— 5000 2 feet long, 6 inches wide, I inch thick,
Bbl—5000 1 do Sin tlo 8 tlo 1 do
All to be of the best quality, seasoned White
Oak.
At least one-half of each article must be deliver
ed on or before the 1st of March next, and the
whole on or before the 1st of May following, and
no payment will be made for less Uian one half, from
which 10 per cent toill be deduettd until the whole is
delivered.
Separate offers will be received for tbc whole bill
of the Cypress, ns also for the Elm, Oar Rafters and
Staves and Heading, but no offer will be received
for any part of a separate bill.
Offers must be made to show tbc price of each
article delivered anti be calculated for the whole
amount of the bill.
Bond with approved security in one-half the
amount of the contract will be required and must
be executed as soon as the offer is decided.
GEORGE LOYALL, Navy Agent.
Old North State, Elizabeth City, N. C.; Rcpubli
can. Baltimore, Md. ; will copy once a week for
four weeks, and sent! bill to this office.
Nov 20—t4w
NAVY AGENT’S OFFICE, f
Norfolk, November 20th, 1845. $
RICE WANTED AT THE N A VY Y A RD.
PROPOSALS will be received until.12 o’clock, on
the 27th instant, for the delivery nt the Yard,
of Eighteen thousand two hundred pound* of the best
qoatiiy Freeh Hire. To be in heat order for ship
ping, and to be delivered on or before the I3ih l»e
ccinber. No payment will be made until the
whole i3 received by the Inspecting Officer.
GEORGE LOYALL,
Nov 20—Iw _. Navy Agent.
NEW BOOKS.—The Author's Daughter* a
tale, by Mary fiowitt—price I2j cts
Amatiry ; a tale, by E. P.—price 25 cts
No. 3 Morse's Ccrographic Maps,containing Maps
of Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and North
Carolina
No. 3 Illustrated Wandering Jew
No 42 Pictorial Bible.
Nov 18 W. H II. HODGES & CO.
VE It MIN D ESTROY ED.-Effectual faepa
ration for exterminating Rats, Mice, Roaches
Ants, and Bed-Bugs. V
This preparation has now been in use in Germa
ny and France, about three years; and been pro
nounced by every one who has given it a fair trial
the best remedy they have over used for the exter
mination of Huts, Mice, Ants, Roaches and Red
Buns. For sale at the Drug Store. Sign ot tl e
Mortar. CHAS. H. HEINITSjf, Agent "
Member of the Philad. College of Pbaimacv
Nov 18 y'
AM ERIC A N FOIt M BOOK ;.containing foT
gaily approved precedents for arguments, ar
bitrations, assignments, bonds, bills of exchange,
promissary notes, conveyancing, letters cf attor
"ry, partnerships, receipt*, releases, transfers,
wills, deeds in trust, and other matters of import
ance ; with an index to the whole. The above val
uable bonk for sale by
Nov II VV. H II. BODGES & CO.
PINE APPLE CHEESE—6 boxes in Store
and for sale by T. BROOKS, Jr.
Nov 18
Cl OTTO N Y A RN .— 100 pads assorted sizes, in
J Store and for sale by
Nov 18 T. BROOKS, Jr.
SCOTCH HERRINGS.-10 boxes very fine
yj for sale by T BROOKS, Jr.
BRAN.- 300 bushels BRAN and SO bushels o
BLACK PEAS, for Stock For sale by
I* T BROOKS, Jr
GORDAN’S LOTTERY OFFIC
Drawing Alexandria Lottery Extra Clans No. 275.
CO, 68, 72, 25,20, 26,69, 67, (j, 71,21, 76, -4, 61,70.
BRILLIANT SCHEME!
THIS DAY ONLY.
$30,000!
Alexandria Lottery Extra Class No. 276,
Drawn yesterday—drawing received to-morrow.
75 Numbers, 15 drawn ballots.
Capitals,---3(1.000, 6,000, 5.000, 4,500, 1.800, 1,750,
1,600. 1.200, 10 of 500, 260s, 200s, 150s, &c.
Tickets only §10— Shares in proportion. ,
SPLENDI I) SC 11 E M E !
DRAWS THIS DAY !
2 FRIZES OF $10,000.
Consolidated Littery, Extra Class No. 23,
Draw-s to day—Drawing rec’d Saturday Morning.
78 Numbers, 13 Drawn Itallois
Capitals,—10.000, 5,000, 3.000, 2,500 1,489, 5 of 1000
3(H)s, 200s. 150s. 100-s, &c.
Tickets only §5—Shares in proportion.
Tickets to be Imtl at JNO 1). (JORDAN’S,
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk,
Where the highest premium is paid for Gobi,
Sdver, and Specie Checks. Nov 20
New Fall Styles of Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods,
FASHION ABLE CLOTHING,
HOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, AND A GENE
HAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, &c
JOS. P. REYNOLDS, inform* Ins friends and
the public, llmt he is now offerings new and
extensive assortment of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS, to which he invites the attention of
purchasers.
From the great care used m the selection, and
his facilities for purchasing on the most favorable
terms, be can offer inducements which cannot be
surpassed in this mar kct.
His Stock embraces a variety of Fashionable
• Goods, among which w‘ll he found
Rich Cashmeres, Mouslin do Lainen and Parisians
Worsted Plaids, Alpacas and Bombazines, and a
most extensive assortment of Calicoes and Prints,
among- which arc the most beautiful X-over and
premium patterns
A large assort eul of Shawls, of various styles
Some very fine French, new styles
A full supply of Hosiery and Cambric Illkft,
Ladics Cloaks, Mantillas, Pcllisses, Hon nets, &c.
French Cloth, for Ladies Clonks, beautiful
Kid, Silk, Worsted and Cotton Gloves and Mils
Itlcached and Unnleached Cottons, 5 and (> 4 wide
Ticking-, Checks, Kersey, Tweeds, Jeans & Diaper
White, Green and Yellow Flannels
Mackinaw, Do file and Ribbon hound Rlankcts
Cassimcrcs, Foreign and Domestic
Hlack. Blue, Mixt and Fancy Satlinetts
French and English wool died Hlk and Blue Cloth
White, Spotted and Marseilles Quilts
Irish Linen, Green Barrage, and Umbrella*
Swiss and Fig’d Muslin. J iekonet and Mull’d do
Gentlemen’s Merino. Lambswool Drawers Sc Shirts
Fancy Cravats, Stocks, Suspenders & Pocket Hdkfs
Fringes, Edgings, Pins, Needles. Tape and Combs.
He particularly calls the attention of Gentlemen
tohis large and well selected assortment of CLOTH
ING, a great deal of care and attention has been
devoted in the selection of hi * present Stork, which
is now complete, among which I will enumerate—
A most splendid lot of French, Enfrliah and Sax
ony wool died Black Frock and Drf.ss Coats,
made expressly to my order, and of the latest fash
Box and Over Coats made and trimmed in the
very be-.t style anil materials. A beautiful lot of
Gentlemen’s Cloth Cloaks, Businesss, Sack and Of
fice Conts. Pantaloons an ! Vests, in every varii-tv
and style,— workmanship and materials warrant
ed. His Stock of Gentlemen’s Hats and Caps is ve
ry large anil of the latest stylo of fashion.
llis Full and Winter supply of BOOTS & -SHOES
is very extensive and going off rapidly. Ladies’
and Children’s Shoes, in every variety and price,
together with a well selected Stock of Family
GROCERIES and Sundries, consisting in putt as
follow*:
I Porto Rico and I.agutra Coffee
Young Hyson ami Gunpowder Tea
j Rest quality Goshen Butter and Cheese
I Soap, Candles, Apples and Raisins
Corned Reef, Mackerel and Salmon
•250 boxes Lahrndor Herrings
Bacon, Lard, Flour, &c. &c
A general assortment of HARDWARE and Cutlery
Also, Pots, Pans, Ovens, Spiders, Kettles and Tin
Ware
China and Crockery Ware, in great variety
liras* and Wood Clocks, 8 day and 30 hour
French Mantle Clocks with Glass Shade.
A great variety of articles too numerous to enu
merate in an advortisem nt.
' ((Ct~ Duly one pr ce a*kod—and the price marked
on each article in legible figures.
JOS. P. REYNOLDS.
Gosport, Nov 15, 18-45—law
ISOIJ THE LADIES1—MUFFS! MUFFS!!
MUFFS ! ! ! The Ladies are invited to call at
my Store and examine a lot of beautiful MUFFS,
just opened, consisting of a variety, both of quality
and prices. R. BELL,
Nov 6 High street, Portsmouth
New biographical, game of the
Distinguished Men of the United Stale*. A
very instructing and interesting game for youth.
For sale at VV. H. H. HODGES & GO’S
Nov 14 Variety Store.
STEEL, PENS in great variety, for sale by
Nov 14 W. H. H. HODGES & CO.
IAND FOR SALE.—Hy virtue •»f ■ Deed of
J Trust from William Hallanco and wife, to se
cure the payment of a debt due to John Lenier, da
ted the nth day of December, 1830, and duly recur led
in the Clerk's Oliico of Norfolk County Court, I
shall proceed to sell at Public Auction, for cash, on
SATURDAY, the 29th of November, at the Court
House in Portsmouth, at 12 o’clock M., “ A certain
“ Tract, Piece or Parcel of Land, with its appurtc
" nances, lying and being in the P-irish of Ports
“ mouth, and County of Norfolk, Containing by es
“ limation eighty-two acres, more, or less, and
“ bounded as follows, to wit : On the North by the
“Now Road, and the la ml of John Stoakcs, on the
“ East by the land of Mary Edmonds, on the S >uth
“ by the land of Isaac. Murray, and on the West hy
*‘ the land of John Lenier, nnd is the same land
“ v liirh the said William Hallance purchased from
“ Willis Hass and wife, by a Deed dated the 17th
•* of November. 1838, duly recorded in the Clerk’s
“ Office of Norfolk County Court.”
GEORGE M. BAIN, Trustee.
Nov 17—mw&f2w
riMIOMP.SO.WS LIFE PRESERVER.
JL The Subscriber, (only agent in Portsmouth,)
has just received afresh supply of the above article.
To suit the r ircurnstances of all, the Proprietor lies
put it up in bottles at 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1
each.
The Life Preserver needs only to be trier! fairly
to prove its value. For sale by
Nov 7- law3w. GEORGE M. BAIN.
A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN &
STUDENTS.—The Pulpit Cyclopedia and
Minister’s Companion, containing three hundred
and sixty skeletons and sketches of Sermons, and
eighty-two essays on Hihlieal learning. Theologi
cal Studies anti the composition ami delivery of Scr
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge ; or Dic
tionary of (be Bible, Theology, Religious Biogra
phy, all Religions, Eclesiastiral llist-ry, anti Mis
sions ; containing definitions of all relig ou* terms ;
an impartial account of the principal Christian De
nominations, together with tin: mariners and cus
toms of the East, Illustrations of the Holy Scrip
Hires, *nd a description of the <i,undrupe Is, Birds,
I1 ishes, Reptiles, Insects, Trees, Plants, and Min
erals, mentioned in the Bible: Hi-graphical No
tices of the early Martyrs and distinguished Reli
ons v rifers ami character* of nil ages, with other
interesting matter, hy Hcv’d B. B. Edwards, Edi
tor of the «• Quarterly Observer.”
Another supply of the above valuable Books re
1 ,b/ W. H. H. HODGES ft CO.
Nov 17
J
(3 50 CHo,CE SOUTH AMP
50 Bushels Grotiml Allurn Salt,
10 Sacks Liverpool Salt.
Also 100 }*, 1«, and 2 galls Stone Jars.
Atisr 3° THOS BROOKS
I RREAT RUSH AT THE NEW STORE.
RAISING OK I IIK .MAMMO I'll
CHECKED IIOuT.
I THRESH ami large arrivals of Poo's, Shoes. Hats
and Capa, hy the vessels Mary Jane, Talbot
anti John E. Smith. We are attain opening' an
other larger and extensive lot of Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, &c., atid cheaper than ever.
THE LADIES
Are respectfn'ly info lined that our stock of Gai
i iera, Buskins. Ties, arc now complete; and « e are
now opening another fro-h 'ot of those eletrant
French Tic?, stitched in varioj* colored silk, which
lor hcauty of workmanship and form, are unsur
passed. Wo are also opening a large assortment
of I.allies' Rtihhere. anu over Shoes, which we shall
be happy to exhibit.
THE GENTLEMEN,
Are especially in itcd.ns one stock of fine New
York inaJc Boots, is now large anti going ofT at
very low prices, and warranted to be of the best
materials. We are opening another lot of those
French Beaver and Moleskin Hats in which wc tits
tv ompetiiioti. Also, some elegant Nutria Fur
Caps. For morning and evening, we nave just re
ceived a beautiful article of Velvet Slippers which
are so highly recommended by the Chiropodist.
Also, fine Morocco Pumps, kid lined. Also, n
great variety of over shoes, which wc will sell low.
MEN AND WOMFN,
Can now be supplied with first rate lined anti
hound Shoes at 75cts. Good Brogans from <>2i to
$1. Heavy fall Boots from I 374 to §2 23. Fur
Mats jfji 1 SO. Woo! Hats 50and C'4 c-ts. Seal (taps
37j ets.; Glazed Caps fiom 25 to 50 cts. Women’s
heavy tail Shoes at 50 ets.. first rate Ties from 31i
to 50 els. Bootees from t>'2to 75 eip.
CHILDREN AND INFANTS.
Our department for Children and Infants com
prises a great variety which are very cheap. In
fants Shoes from 183 to 37 - ets. Coloured Morocco
Shoes in a great vanetv and at ' cry low prices.—
Children's Half Gaiters, a beautiful article. Chil
dren’s Bronze and Coloured Shoes. Boy's Boots at
75 ct?. Sign of the Checked It >oi, next lo the Far
mer’s Bank, Main strert, Norfolk
Nov 17 JOHN H. GREGORY.
FOIt W ASHING
TON, ON E I'KII* A
''WEEK.—The Steamer
I Osceola, will leave Nor
k inr mo iinove piacc ivery mum/.i » at. s o
clock, I*. M (Or after the arrival of the Richmond
Boats and Portsmouth Cars.) Returnin'! will leave
Washing'ton every FRIDAY at f) o’clock, A M.
Passage and Fare SG.
Nov 14 JAS- MITCHELL, Captain.
NOTIt’E.— All persona having claims against
Col. Jaa. II. Lnnihorne, tleceaaeil, tire request
er! to make them known to the subscriber, without
delay, nn.i those indebted to make payment. Per
sons w ho may have deposited papers in his hand
are requested to call and get them.
JOHN R. KILBY. Administrator
of Jaa. II. Latighor no, deceased.
Oct 2—eod2m
SHOES AM) GRAIN.-The Subscriber i
now offering for sale at the Auction and Com
mission Store of Turner & Co., on Wide Water
st 1 eel, a few du<*rs East of the Market I louse, n la rye
assortment of ROOTS and SHOES, a- cheap as the
same can he purchased in this City. Being thor
oughly acquainted with agricultural persons, lie
knows what the farmers want, and has laid in a
Stoek that will exactly suit them.
Ho purchases all kinds of Produce at the very
highest prices.
P. II. WHITEHURST, Agent for
Nov 8—s&Tltn O. Whitehuust.
ALE 1 ALE!! ALE!!!
il have new on hand and will
keep a supply of the very best A F,
15AN Y CKK.AM A LE, in barrels
and half bai rids, also on draught,
jfor family use. Il is of the well
Known nniriu, •• Jtvea.ii oc urumiT, miiu is eupn
ti> any Ale ever brought into this market, and will
be sold nt the lowest prices.
Nov 12 S JAMES.
^J'OTICE.—Pursuant to a Decree ot‘ Nansemonil
-La County Court, pronounced or. the 10th day of
November, 1845, in a writ depending* in the said
Court, in which Thomas Saunders committee oi
Sarah F. Saunders an idiot is plaintiff, anti Mary
Ives and others are defendants, will be sold before
the Court Utilise door ol Nanseniotid County, ■ ■ n
.MONDAY, the 15th day of December, the TWO
TRACTS OF LAND in the decree mentioned, of
which Robert Saunders died, eeiztd and possessed,
situate, in the lower parish of Nunscinond County.
One ol the said Tracts on which is a Dwelling is
hounded by the Poor Lands, on the East by V\ rn
E. Jordan, South by Williams's 1 <nd, and West by
Thomas Saunders, containing about seventy acres,
“ more or less.” The other Tract Swamp Land,
containing about thirty-five acres, •• more o' less,”
bounded by the land of Williams, and by the land
of Thomas Saunders, on the South anti West. The
terms of sale -six months credit, excepting so
much as may he necessary to pay the costs of writ,
&c ; lor the balance the purchaser or puichuscrs giv
ing bonds with approved security, and a Deed or
Deeds of Trust on the said lands to secure the pur
chase n oney. THOMAS SALNDERS,
Nov 13 Commissioner, &c.
f 11 ST RECEIVED HOVEY’S SEEDLING
rJ STRAWBERRY.— All poisons who have left
1 Orders for the Plants of these Celebrated and Ex
traordinary Strawberries, will please call immedi
ately anti get their supply. We have just received
them this Morning, and are n.iw ready for deli
very, at the Drug S-ore, Sign of the Big Mortar.
Nov 11 CHAS. IT HKIMTSH, Agent.
C AIDER, CIDER—SWEET CIDER, by the
/ barrel or on draught. S. JAMES.
Nov 12
SPOT' FISH•—25 barrels selected SPOT FISH,
put up in large new pork bar-els, warranted
-onnd and in prime order, for sale by
Nov 12 S. JAMES.
INFANT BAPTISM tested by Scripture ant.
. History; or the infant’s claim to Chtirchinem
1 bership defended and established on testimony scrip
Imal and historical, by William Hodges, A. M.,
Rector of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, Va. A
few copies for sale bv
Nov 7 ’ VV. II H HODGES & CO.
JUST RECEIVED a la ge lot of Curled Ma
ple Windsor and Rocking CHAIRS, of all kinds,
going low for Cash. E. D. HAYNES
Nov 6
WHY WIIJ-YOU OIK. when von rannnr
cliiHC thk Gbrat Esolish Rrmrov, MUCH
AN’S HUNGARIAN B\LSAM OF LIFK, for the
cure of Cold*, Cough?, Cioup, Asthma and Con
sumption.
Also. COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR fc WOOD
NAPHTHA, for the cti’c of Pulmonary Consump
tion, Chronic Bronchitis and Sore Thro it, As'hmi,
Chronic Catarrh, Spitting of Ml >rjd, Pain in t>i<
Sidc and Breast, Difficulty of Bro.tilling, " hoop
ing Cough, Croup, Weak Nerves and Nervous Tre
| iiiors, Palpitation of the Heart ; also Liver Coin
' plain* and Affection c.f the Kidneys For sale at
; the Drugstore, High street. Sign of the Big Mor
| Ur. CHAS. H. HK1NITSH. Agent.
Member of the College of Pharmacy and
Nov 15 Chemistry, Philadelphia.
NEW TKSTAMKNT. -No. 41 Harper'* Pic -
lorial Bible lias licen received. Willi this No.
I commences the publication of the New Testament.
Nos. 64 and 70 Illustrated Shakespeare.
No. 2 Illustrate a Jew. For sale by
l Nov II W. H. II HODGES & CO.
I NOR RENT, for the ensuing y-nr, the BlilCK
1 IIOl S.E on Crawford street, at present decu
pled by David Griffith, Raq. It j. well situated for
1 ;« Hoarding House,or Private Dwelling. For terms,
apply to ' SAMUEL B. BROWNE.
| Oct 9 Crawford Hottse.
JEST R KCKI V EO by the Georgiana a good
assortment of Black Silk and >1 >hair Fringes
! for Cloaks. JOHN COCKE & CO.
Nov 5
11 \G.\ZINE* FOR NOV KM II Kit Gra
I h «in'.s, Colombian Lady's an (»• nt,email's
and Ladies National Mugizinc just received and lor
sale by W H. II HODGES & CO
A DEDUCTION OP 25 PER CENT i-i the
price of " or It it tin* Siign of the Mammoth
Cun. In r.ct I pledge myself to work as clie»p as
any man South of the Potomac, if not cheaper, and
warranted to be as gooH. So if you want your
wot k done good and cheap cal! at the Sign of the
M unmoili Cun, High street, Pot1-mouth Va. Al
so (inns. Pistols, Stmt llags, Game ll.i.j-s, Powder
Flasks, C ips. Cap Charters, Nipple Keys, and eve
ry article called lor by a Spoitsman, at a small ad
vance on cost.
Oct 20
J. A. SPALDING.
JrEEI» IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE !—
L The Subscriber informs the public that he
continues the CAHINE l' M A KING BUSINESS on
the Corner oi High and Middle streets, where he
will be happy to receive order*, and execute them
in a style not to. be surpassed, as may be demon*
strated to the satisfaction ol those who will do him
the favor to call and examine his work. He has
some ol the most fashionable specimens of
CABINET WORK.
Also a lai tre lot of Curled .Maple, Uush and Wind
sor CHAIRS.
Heing an experienced mechanic he respectfully
appeals to the feelings of a generous public to ex
tend to him a portion of its patronage. Old Fur
ture taken in exchange for New.
E. D HAYNES.
^ Also Anti HE DHL G BEDSTEADS for sale as a
As I have a splendid Hearse, nil Orders for Fune
rals will be punctually attended to. Nov S
FALL FASHIONS.
M Its. S. W. CORBY,
CNURCII STREET, NORFOLK. V 4.
Ki'spcrt uUv annoiinrea to
the I.idlea of Norfolk, Ports
mouth and their vicinities,
that she lias returned Iruin
the Northern Cities with a
handsome assortmentof MIL
IjINKR Y , whir h she will o
p«*«i for their examination
this morning'at half past 10
All orders executed in the best and moat fashion
nbe style, as she has in her employ Ladies who ful
ly understand their business, and cannot in point
of taste bo surpassed by any in this or any other
City.
OfJ* Bleaching anil Pressing’ executed in the best
styles. Oct 17—I in.
JAMES II. IIALL) Manufacturer oi Russia
amt American Sheet Iron, Brass, Tin, Zinc,
&<•• &c., respectfully in tori i is bis friends and the
public generally, that lie is now prepared to exe
cute all orders in any of the above branches with
neatness and despati It. He lias just received a
supply of Roofing Tin, and Russia and American
Sheet Iron. Persons who may want Roofs or Gut
ters laid. Stove Pipes, tic., will please give him a
call, as lie is satisfied that he can and will do
any work in his line of business as cheap as can be
done either in ibis place or in Norfolk.
lie has on hand an assortment of Parlor, Cham*
her, and Office St .ves ; Parlor and Chamber Grates,
with all the fixtures complete, which he will dispose
of very low. Al o a general assortment of Hard
ware, consisting in part of the loliowiug articles,
viz:
Polished Steel and Brass Mead Shove! and"Tongs,
Jamli Hooks and Cinder Shovels,
Table and Desct Knives and Forks, (a variety)
Scissors. Shears. Pen and Pocket Knives,
Tea Trays and Waiters,
Candlesticks, Snuffers and Travs,
Sa ■ Irons, Waffle. Irons, Hair and \Vi»e Seivcs,
Rrittania and Japaned Spittoons,
Hritlania Tea ami Table Spoons,
Soup Ladles, &c. &c.
Together with a general assortment of Hollow
Ware, such as Ovens, Spide.s, Pots, Kettles, &c.
A great variety of Tin Ware, &c., all of which will
he sold for Cash.
Those in want of any of the above nrlclccs will
please rail at bis Establishment. West side Craw
ford street, opposite the Market House.
UAI. It llOSI' lCKj Diaper and Tailor,
Crawford Street, next door to the Post Offtie,
Po'tsniouth, Va.
Pill V ATE BOA H I) I N G-11 <) rscT—l \V
LANE, on Midrlle, between North and G1 is
srlow Streets, Portsmouth, Va. N. II. Transient
Hoarders taken by the week or month.
VE it i\I ILLI ON ’^“cTrCUTaR
SAW MILL,
IN PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.
T HK Subscriber is much pleased in announcing
I to tin- public that ho has at length completed
his CIRCULAR SAW MILL, situated at the lower
end of North street, in Portsmouth, and tbit he is
now prepared to answer Orders from the. Northern
Oi iies. fur timber at the s airiest notice, for SHIP or
HOUSE FRAMING, and other purposes.
He lias nu hand, and will be constantly supplied
with various kinds of Timber, such as Yellow Pine,
Oak, Poplar, Ash, Cypress, &r., which he will sell
at the lowest prices, cut to any s ze, desired.
Having just commenced this business, at great
expense, be will he thankful for orders, which „hall
be executed with promptness and despatch.
JOHN VERMILLION.
JO*The National Intelligonc r will please ropy
the above twice a week for four weeks, and send
hill to this office, Nov | _ tw
UPRIGHT’S I \IM AN V 10 fi KT/t R LE
PILLS COUNTER FEITKI). -The PVoprie
lor of VViig'hl’a Indian Vegetable Pills ha* dis
rovrred that lii« Pills arc counterfeited and i-xten
.«iv• • Iy circulated through the country by persons
unauthorized bv hiin.
Dealers in the above Pills are therefore respect •
fully informed that Dr. T. AV. Dyot t & Sons, of
the Columbian College, No. 132 North Second st.,
Philadelphia, are. the only persons authoiiscd by
toe to -ell my Pills, in quantity, at the h une prices
as myself.
Any other person* travelling1 through the coun
try offering my Pills in quantity and st rednred
pricr s, are assuredly b i*e counterfeit' r.s, ami ought
to be rejected as such by every “honest dealer,”
and it is to he hoped, will he, il it is only for the
health and the live* <>f the puLI c.
V» M. 'A RIGHT, Proprietor.
T. W. D1 O I I & SONS, General Agents.
No. 132 N. Second st., Phitnda.
Special Depot, »t the Store of Alexander Du
vall & Co., No. 117 Main strict, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HF.TNITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos, King & Toy. It.
Emerson. Robertson & Corni<k,AV. II Broughton,
Norfolk, and by Druggists generally throughout
the United Slates. Nov II
Methodist iiymn books. a beau*
tiful assortment lor sale l»y
Nov I VV. H If HODGES & CO.
POCK ET (T ri.EltY.- «'■ have just opened
a Iteatuifnl assortment of Rigor’s. Wnam,,.
holn’s and Marshes St Shepherd's POCKET CUT
LEU Y which wt are selling remarkably low
Nov i W if H HO DORS k r<>
| DROOMS AND HI CHETS Udo/Room*
j JJ 20 do* Painted Psila. For gale by
Nov 7 WILLS * CO
BKLL’S HATS.
There ia tin article in (he wa'drobe
<>( a ifcmleinni) ul taste to whit h tnoro
allciiti< n is paid thnn to the Mat. and
the skill and ingenuity of (lie best
workmen are taxed to produce an nr*
(ticlo which shall suit the public. The
subscriber woo lias had many years
of experience at liis business, has just finished his
i f ALL HA IS, which he oflfeis to i lie bean mo ride,
: as possessing every requisite that ran be devised._
1 hey an graceful in appearance faultless in style,
becoming t<> every east of fcaturi s, ami at the same
time. light, durable and economical. A single Iri•
I al will convinre th'- most sceptical that the Hats
made by the subscriber may safely di fy competi
tion. ROBRRT BKI.L',
Sign of the Panther, High street,
^><~t *_Portsmouth. Va.
WILLIAM RKIV>,
H AT A M) CAP >1 \NUFAC PURER.
All kinds of HATS and CAPS made to
order and at the shortest possible notice,
anti at as cheap prices, as the same ar*
ti«de in New York.
I Norfolk, June 7.
| BOO IS AN L) SIIOKSjCIIKAPERTHAiV'
KVKR
Just received a splendid Jot of I,a
<’iesr anti Misses’ Shoes of all qualities,
for Fall and Winter wear. Also Men’s fine Shoes
and Moots,
Servant’s Shoes of all disruptions,
Brogans, l-t, 2nd and 3d quality, cheap,
Hoys’ and Youth’s eoarac and fine Shoes, of all
kind-,
Servant's Bootees, 1st, 2nd and 3d quality, cheap
an<l good,
Ladle-’ Half CJaiters, Morocco Buskins,
Men’s Coarse Hoot- for
Boys’ and Youth’s Boots,
Leather of all kinds, and as cheap ns can bo
bought at any Store in Norfolk or Port-mouth,
Also a New Stock of ttic b< si qualities ol Trunks.
I h ive now on hand Trunks of all qualities nnd
sizes, and as cheap as can bi bought at the Facto
ry. All the above- article- will he -old ch'-aper than
can be porch iseil at any other Store for cash.
All that are in want of Shoes and Boots will please
call before purchasing’elsewhere, as I feci confident
that I shall not fail to give satisfaction a- to price
and quality. WM. B PITCHKR,
West side Crawford street,
Nov 3_ Sign of die Black Knot;
FOR MaEbT"
Tliat well ktniwn Stand for business, situ
Bj’glf »tvd oil County st., m ar the Wood Wharf
I ITl in Portsmouth, at present occupied hv the
subscriber. Toe Hons is well calculated lor tuisi
n ss, with a Store in th" lower part, and with a
Dwelling in the upper part.
Also a Ware House attached in the rear of the
Sto.e, entirely now.
A better land cannot lie found in the town fur
business of any kind. To any gentleman wishing
to engage in business a bargain tnav be expected.
I bo Goods and House can he had as it stand9 below
cost.
Those wishing to purchase are requested to view
! the premises. J. BAT KM A
Oct 3(1—I in
j "VTOTICE.—All pirsoos indebted to the Subscri*
XI her either bv note or open account arc earneav*
I ly requested to roine forward amt settle their re
| »peclive debts on or before the 15th of December.—
i On and after that date their accounts will he handt d
j over lor collection. J. BATEMAN.
I Oct 30—lm
TVOT OK.—Wishing to close my business, I
I i v shall on and after this day sell my Goods at
I great'v reduced prices, for Cash only,
j Oct 30—1 m J RVTEMAN.
FOK KENT OK LEASE.
MThc HOUSE AND LOT now occupied by
the subscriber, on Court street The situa
tion of the premises, adjoining the lot on
| which the Court House is being erected, and the
1 commodiousness of the Dwelling and out houses_
| the Dwelling embracing four rooms and a passage
• on the lirst floor, and five rooms on the second,
with a large and finished garret—and the out hous
! cs, a Double Kitchen and Stable, render ihocstab
! lishinent one of the most desirable in the town for
j a Public House. It can be renter! for the year or
for a longer term, and possession given on the first
of the year. MARY LANGHORNE.
Nov 7—3taw3w
FOK KENT,
And possession given on January 1st IS46,
Two large and Comfortable Dwelling Holi
es on Dinwiddie street, at present occupied
Jno. Haynes and Jno. P.. Kilby, and sere,
ai Stores anti Dwelling Houses on High street, as
well as a number of Houses suitable fur small fam
ilies in P irtstnouth, Gosport and Newtown.
Also the large Wharf and Warehouse next the
Ferry.
Apply to the subscriber in Norfolk, or Jno, K.
Cooke, Portsmouth A. T. M. COOKE.
Oct 4 cod
FOK SALE,
Thai very neat and pleasantly situa'etf
FAMILY RESIDENCE bn Dinwiddie street.
_nearly opposite D uighcrty’s Rope Walk —
This House has every convenience that a small fam
ily could desire. For terms apply to
VVM. BROOKS.
Also a Vacant Cot adjoining.
Oct 31 -3tawif
POK KEN , and possession given IstJmua
X ry, I.S46, (hat large and commodious BRICK
HOUt'E situated on the corner of Crawford and
County sticets, at present occupied by Mr. Thos
I Guy.
The House is desirable from its location and is
j well adapted for a Boarding House. To a good
| tenant the terms will be moderate. Apply to °
Oct 29 WM, O MAUPJW.
SUM DRIES —100 Ream* Wrapping P*pcr
2d boxes Candles, “ Hull’s Patent,”
10 box. h aborted T> as, 10’boxe* Chocolate,
20 dozen painted am! varnished Duckets,
f0 do Brushes,
20 do Brooms, 200 bag’s Table Salt,
10 qr casks Sweet Malaga 'Vine,
15 kr<rs Saleratus.
20 boxes Adams’ Wax Candles,
125 bags Rio Curt'-e,
lbbaskets Olive Oil, Indigo, Pepper, Allspice,
Fancy ‘map, &c., receiving and mo r.mtlv expect
ed, torsilc by J()SI\H WILLS,
Nov 5 Commerce street.
IIGIIT, MdilT -SPERM OIL selling for
.<$ I per gallon, and warranted to stand the
I coldest weather. Call at
TltOS. BROOKS, Jr.,
Oct 30 \\ i st side the Market.
Baltimore beef—owned Bert, ch..ice
Pieces, put op exprcs.-ly fo» family use. For
sale by THOS. BROOKS, Jr.
Oct 30
PICKLED OYSTERS. Xictly „u, lip
in thi be t possible n»inner, can b> ■ hi! by *p.
plying ai t be St ics of J.»bn James, Norfolk ; Jo
srph A. Bilisoly, Portsmouth, or to the subscriber,
on the Western Branch. '
Sep 15-2.wif JOITV BF.VSONT.
■ rpt)B 4CCO.—3o initis Jones’ lbs, Double Extra,
l 20 iw»xes Jones' 8’s, do do,
20 butts Langhorne & Son's do do',
Just received and for sale at Factory prices.
1 Nov 7___ WILLS & CO.
1170R8TE0 C'AP»,-W. h.ve
» * extensive Siik k of WORSTED CAPS f,,r La
IBdies anil Children, which will lie sod cheap.
Nov 5__JOHN COCKK A CO
UTTER AND CHEESE. bO boxes Prim#
Che .«e, 10 firkin® f’riine Butter, landing from
I brig Georgians, for sale by J. WILLS,
N'.v 5 _ Cumin, rre street.
! ^HO F fiOO bags Bird und Bocks, inomontly
| CJ expected from Orleans per .1. A. Lancaster, for
I air by JCSlAfl WILLS,
' Nov 5 _ Conmrrcgstreet.
IB! men A NDG’IIEIbnEpOinc
<; sin ti Untie. , 30 boxes prime Coalicn Cheese.
Just received and for sale by
Nov 7 WILL* * CO