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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD: ."WEDNESDAY, NOVR. 24, 1858
NOTICE TO I.AND PURCHASERS.
THE UNDERSIGNED has, in Clark (., A.kansu
12,000 acwa of wild COTTON LANDS for sale m
tracts to suit purchasers, on aa onWete ms as can be
afforded in any portion of the west. These
cted twentynTne ,ears ago. and are equal, if i not penor.'
to the same amount that maybe found in DJter por
tion of the State. These Innds he with.n 25 .or&Oi n 1 icf
Camden. Arkansas, a nour.ah.ng town ?mJ&l?
te 20 (no bales of cotton are shipped by steamboats annu
any -and also within 20 miles of Arkadelpbm, a flounsh
i"g Bmnty town that ships from 2,000 to 8,000 bales of
TbTCOTiem. the anrvey of the Cairo A Fulton
Railroad, that is certain to be built within five years, nay
in a larjre land grant from the government.
Any informntion can be had by addressing the under
signed at Arabia, Clark OoArtan-y.
July 20, 1358. . 29 wtf.
TATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA FRANKLIN
COUNTY. Court of Fleas and Quarter Sessions, Sep
tember Term, 1858. . , . . ,
A puiH-r-writing, purporting to be the last will and testa
ment of Martin DhVIs, deceased, is filed at lbe present Term
of this Court, and will be propounded for probate at the
next Term of this Court: And it appearing to the satisfac
tion of the Court, that John H. and timothy Davis Thomas
Allen and wife, and Henry Mitchell, are interested parties
in said matter, and their place of residence is unknown ; it
is therefore ordered that publication be made in i flie Kj'e'gn
Standard for six successive weeks, for said John 11. a a
Timothy Davis, Thomas Allen and wife, and Henry Mitch
ell, to be and appear at the next Term of this Court, to,be
held at the Court House, in Louisbiirg. County and State
aforesaid, on the second Monday of December next, and see
proceedings in said matter.
Witness, Young Patterson, Clerk of our said C jtirt. at
office, the 2nd Monday of September, A. D. 18."H. bent for
publication the 15th of October, lhS-
1 YOUNG PATTERSON, C. C. C.
Pn.Adv. . w6:.
TVOTICE.-I TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORM
IX ING the Citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding
country, that I have commenced the GROCERY BUSI
NESS "in Raleigh, -two squares south-west of the Capitol,
and opposite the Masonic Lodge. I expect to keep con
s'antly on hand a good assortment of Groceries, such as
Sngar, Coffee, Teas, Candles, Tobacco, Snuff, Leather,
Shoes, Meal, Flour, Lard, Bacon, Butter, Cheese, Molasses,
Salt, and a small assortment of Dry Goods, and various
other articles too tedious to mention. I hope by strict at
tention to the business to share a liberal patronage from my
friends and acquaintances.
5f Also, I still continue to carry on the CARRIAGE
BUSINESS on the same Lot, not more than seventy -five
yards from my Grocery. I have a lot of CARRIAGES and
BUGGIES on hand, afl of which are of good material, and
well put up. And when you are going around looking for
Carriages in Raleigh, don't forget me because I am a little
out of the way.
3 JOHN MYATT.
December loth. 1857. 1216 wly.
IIILLSV1LLE ACADEMY.
Cabroll County, Va.
B. F. THOMPSON, A. M., Principal,
J. AVIS BARTLEY, A. M., Associate Principal.
Associated with efficient instructors.
THE 16TII SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
WILL COMMENCE THE flRST MONDAY IN AU
GUST, and continue twenty-one weeks. Board can De had
in good families at six dollars per month.
Hillsvillc is a village, near the top of the Blue Ridge, com
manding a view of the most picturesque, romantic and sub
lime scenery.
It is well supplied with good water and pure air from the
surrounding mountains, and is renowned lor health. It af
fords as good society as our smaller towns generally. It is
situated on our main thoroughfare from Tennessee to North
Carolina, over which nasses a line of slnees. and is within
a few hours travel of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad.
Through the liberality of Messrs. Andrew S. Fulton, Ben.
Rush Tloyd and Alexander N. Chaflin, two Gold Medals
have been' presented nnuually for ths last two years to the
best speakers. The Annual Catalogue will be sent to any
one desiring further information about the school.
July 7, 1358. 27 w6mpd.
A Spendid Opening for Investment.
TOBACCO FACTORY AND FIXTURES
FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale their Tobacco Fac
tory, situate at Tally Ho, Granville county, N. C, im
mediately on the road leading from Oxford to Hillsboro'.
The house is large enough and fixtures plenty to work
thirty hands. There is also on the premises a single story
Dwelling, with two rooms, a good Kitchen, Smoke House,
Negro House, Stables, Crib, Steam House, Ac, Ac. A
splendid opportunity is here presented to any one wishing
to engage in the manufacturing of Tobacco. The location
is a good one, being on the edge of the lands that produce
as fine if not the finest Tobacco in the Stae. There is al
ways money to be made by a well conducted Factory. The
neighborh(od is unsurpassed for health and good morals.
Having sold out our Store at Tally Ho, and one of the part
ners of our concern having left the neighboi hood, renders
it necessary to close the entire concern, and we wish to do
so as soon as we can, and therefore would like to have pro
positions as early as can be done. For further particulars
address A. H. Cooke, at Oxford, or J. J. Meadows and Dr
A. Fleming, at Tally Ho.
Terms reasonable.
COOKE, MEADOWS & FLEMING.
August 23, 188. 35 wtf.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS IN
WANT OF SHOES'.
A LARGE LOT OF SHOES FOR SALE at reduced
prices, together with a general assortment of Family
Groceries. Also the best old Liquors, Wines, Ac, Ac.
-Moh J will sw wholesale or retail. CaU and see f rj-our--Belf,
4th door North side, Hargett Street. To cash buyers,
j.tdv ca:i, and )uu shall not be disippoiuied, as I am deter
mined to sell low for cash. Thankful for the very liberal
patronage I have receiveo, I hope, by strict attention to
business, to merit a continuance of the same.
JORDAN WOMBLE.
Kaleigh, Nov. 1, 1858. 41-wtf.
To the members of the approaching Legislature I say
call, as I have something nice for you. J. W.
A Care for the Piles!
HATING BEEN AFFLICTED 26 YEARS
with this terrifving disease, and finding no relief, I
finally discovered a VEGETABLE OINTMENT, which, I be
1 eive," is unparalleled in its efficacy. Having cured myself,
and many others, I now offer this remedy to ihe public
as the most speedy cure ever discovered. I, is no Northern
humbug. I could produce many proofs, but as the Oint
ment is out on its own merits, those that are afflicted. wilt
be the best judges after using the Ointment. By sending
One Dollar, and 9 cents in Post Office stamps, a Box will
be sent anywhere in the United States. .
Address, NEAL BROWN,'
Raleigh, N. C
May 7, 1853. la wly
NOTICE.
OWING TO THE LOW STATE OF THE SUBSCRI
BER'S health, he offers for sale that valuable pro
perty in the town of Enfield, N. C, known as WHITA
KER'S HOTEL. :
It is unnecessary to say anything in reference to its repu
tation. I can say that it is well patronized, and that ought
to be a sufficient recommendation. For further informa
tion address the subscriber, at Enfield, Halifax Co., N. C.
L. H. WHITAKER.
October 12, 1853. '42 w9tpd.
GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMINARY,
Thou asville, Davidson Co., N. C.
TERMS: Board exclnseiveof Washing and Lights per
Session of five months $30. Tuition in the regular
classes $12. Music and ornamental branches correspond
ingly low. The Fall Session will commence on the 1st
DAY OF SEPTEM BER, 1858. Pupils are admitted at any
time during the Session, and charged from the lime of en
trance. Catalogues containing aft necessary information
respecting the course of instruction, terms, Ac, will be
forwarded on application to
- J. W. THOMAS, President .
Board of Trustees.
. Jnlyl5, 1858. 29 vtf.
SIDNEY A. SMITH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
SMITH HELD. N. C.
Will Attend regularly the County and Superior Courts of
wane, Jonnston, Cumberland, Harnett aud Wilson.
All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt at
tention. . ,
Smitbfield, Feb. 20. 28 wtf.
W
J. Houston. W. A. Allen.
HOUSTON & ALLEN, "
Attornies and Counsellors at Law,
Kknaxsville, N. C.
W
ILL ATTEND THE COUNTY AND SUPERIOR
Courts of Duplin, New Hanover and adjoing
- I - it. 1 1 C X7 1 "
ties, and also the Courts of Wake.
April 14, 1857.
1180 wly.
United States' Mall Salisbury to Asherille.
FOUR HORSE COACHES.
THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC ARE RES
pectfully requested to give this line a trial. They
will find it to be the cheapest, nearest and best route WEST.
My Coaches are fine, large Nine and Fourteen Passenger
VOncoru vioacues. 7
(No Hacks on the Road.V '
My Horses are well trained and gentle, and I take pleas
nre in recommending the Drivers ou this line as being the
mosi sooer, caret ui ana gentlemanly iJ rivers to be found on
any Stage Line.
Travellers will find this route a more pleasant one than
any other, passing through Statesville by the Catawba Rail
road Bridge, Newton, Morganton, Marion, Pleasant Gar
dens, Swananno Gap of the Blue Ridge; in full view of the
celebrated Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Clingman of the Black
Mountain. Persons wishing to visit the Black Mountains
can procure a guide and horsei at MR. STEP'S or POR-
r&K, ana in a tew hours' ride reach the Black Mountain
House, and at their leisure visit Mitchell's Falls. Mt. Clinn-.
man and Mt. Mitchell, the highest peaks of land East of the
Kkjr mountains.
Tickets on this line good for three months.
Stags Ornue in Salisbury, at the Rowan House.
C. S. BROWN, Contractor.
Morganton, N. C., March 6, 1858. 17 w3m.
OLIN HIGH SHCOOL MALE FEMALE.
Rev. BAXTER CLEGG, Principal.
A. H. Mbbritt, ,;. j. Assistants. -Miss
Mahqabet Tucker, J ...
Other assistants will be procured, as fe the
school demand, so as to secure full and thorough
instruction to all the pnpilaw. .
OLIN HIGH SCHOOL is situated in the North-Eastern
part of Iredell county, N. C on the waters of Rocky
creek in a healihv section of country, and m the midst ot
an industrious and moral community, and is as free from
temptations to extravagance and dissipation as any school.
The course of instruction is full, and particular attention is
p:.id to the elementary branches. All the teachers have
experience ; and the Principal, Rev. B. Clegg. is well and
favorably known aa one of the most successful managers
and instructors of youth in the State. The government is
mild and firm. It is gradually increasing, and offers strong
inducements to those who have sows and daughters to be
educated. Parents and Guardians are left to manage the
expenditures in dress, to control the amount of pocket
money, and to allow the making of accounts with mer
chant's and others, or to interdict them as they think best.
The trustees and teachers recommend and Inculcate plain
ness, simplicity and neatness in dress, and frugality and
economy in expenditures; but assume no authority to con
trol them, and take no responsibility in these matters.
Trims per Session of 21 Weeks.
Classical Department,
English Dt-purtment, from
Music on Piano,
Use of Instrument,
Painting,
French,
Crayons, 4c,
Contingent Fee,
$20 00
10 00 to IS oo
20 00
2 00
15 00
5 00
10 00
1 00
Board. Young gentlemen from $7 50 to $8 00 per
$7 50 to $8 00
month, exclusive of lights, and they wait on themselves.
Young ladies $8 00 per month, including fuel, washing,
and attention. Lights will be furnished at moderate prices.
Tuition and contingent fees in advance Boarding llousts
are kept for young ladies; also for young gentlemen and
thev are requested to board separately. The Fall Session
opens the 3d Wednesday in July, and the Spring the 1st
Wednesday in January. The commencement is on last
Wednesday or May, and the annual meeting of the trus
tees the day before, at 9 o'clock, A. M. A liberal share of
patronage is solicited.
By order of Trcstee.
J. C. TURNER, President.
P. TOM LIN, Secretary.
Iredell county, N. C, June 14, 1858. 29 wly.
" RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.
(Near the corner of Hargett and Wilmington Street.)
THE SUBSCRIBERS BEG LEaVE TO INFORM
Their friends and the public genetally, that they are
now prepared to execute all orders, such as Monuments,
Head-Stones, Tombs aud Grave Ornaments of all descrip
tions, and will manufacture from the best Italian and Amer
ican Marble, at Northern prices, and finished in the latest
and most approved style.
Also, Granite Work of all descriptions for buildings or
all other purposes. Mason Work, c, done to order.
N. B. All orders from a distance promptly attend to
Address,
GRIER & FILE.
January 15, 185S. 3 wly.
HILLSBORO' MILITARY ACADEMY.
ON JANUARY 12th, 1859, the Institution above nam
ed will be opened at Hillsborough. N. C. to be con
ducted in chief by Capt C. C. Tew, now Superintendent of
the State Military" Academy, at Columbia. South-Curolina.
and Mr. W. D. Giliard, a graduate of the South-Carolii.a
Military Academy, and an instructor of approved expeii
ence. The drill, "discipline, and course of studies, will 1 8
similiite as nearly as practicable to those of the Virginia
a-id South-Carolina State Military Institutions. The stu
d es of the first two years, or preparatory course will be
Arithmetic, Algebra, "English Grammar, History of the
United States, History of England, Anci-nt History, My
thology, Geography, French and Latin. The details of
the advanced course will be announced hereafter.
The Academic year will continue uninterruptedly from
January 12th to the lourth week in November.
The charffe will be 30O per annum, payable as" . lows:
$100 at the commencement of the Academic year; f li 0 on
May 1st, and $10 on August 1st, for which the Academy
will provide instruction, text books, stationery, quarters,
board, fuel, lights, washing, clothing, (except shirts, draw
ers, and socks,) and medical attendance.
Po pupil will be admitted under 13 or over is years of
age. or who cannot read and write with facility.
l?or further information address the undersigned at Co
lumbia, S. C, until January 1st., after that date at Hills
borough, N. C.
C. C. TEW.
September 15, 1858. 8f .vUt.
LANDS FOR SALE.
STATE OF FLORIDA. Middle Circuit in Leon County.
In Chancery. Andrew S- Garr and others vs. Lewis
Curtis aud Nath'l. Thurston, Trustees of the Apalachicola
Land Company, and others.
I'ursuant to a Decree rendered in this cause, the sub
scriber will sell by auction, at the places and times herein
specified, all the lands belonging to said Company embraced
in "The Forbes Purchase,' aud Ivinz in tbe'eouuties of
Leon, Wakulla. Gadsden and Liberty, viz: the lands lying
in the first two named counties will b? sold at Tallahassee,
on the seventh (7th) day of December, and those lying in
the last two, will be sold at Qcixcx, on the fourteenth
(14th) day of December next
incse lauds, comprising about a million of acres, extend
from the St.- Marks to the Apalachicola Rivers; they ex
hibit every variety of timber indiginous to this latitude, in
cluding, of course, live oak, cypress, cedar and juniper; the
soil is adapted to the growth of grain, cotton long and
short staple, tobacco, and sugar-cane, ihe waters abound
in fish, and the forest with materials for ship-building and
naval stores.
TERMS: "One-third of the purchase monev to be paid
in cash, the balance in one and two years, in eqnal instal
ments, with eight percent, interest from date of purchase;
titles to be made by the Receiver when all the purchase
money is paid."
ihe sale will be positive and without reserve.
JOHN BEARD, Receiver.
Tallahassee, Aug. 2. 1855. a6 wtlthD.
Pr. Adv. $10.
SALE OF VALUABLE WARREN LAND..
HARRIET W. WILLIS, and others, Ec-ptrte. Pe
tition in Warren Court of Eonitv for a sale of land.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of Equity for Warren
C uniy, made at October Term, 1H58, 1 shall proceed to sell,
on fh-; premises, to the highest bidder, at public auction,
on-the 7th day of December next, on a credit of twelve
months, Hfe tract ot LatuTon which the late William Hayes
resided, at bis death. Said Land is situated in Warren
Cujittrtvtbe waters of Safidv Creek and Weaver's i
adjTnmg.the.lati(s of Solon Soiitberlard, B. F. Harri
1 " J 1 M X . 1 , . 1
Creek,
arris, and
others, ap contains about seventeen hundred and ninety
aortf; and Is -we II. Adapted to the cultivation f Tobacco,
Com, Vheat; c. ...
.a. .i v ... . .
yjir i u prey uses -lucre is every convenience mat a praeti
cal farther. could desire; a. large and commodious Dwelling
cal
House, and all necessary out-himsts; also a very valuable
uorn ana rjoirr-nianuiacturiTigr SHU. Uond with ant.rovpd
security will Jbe required -fcr the payment of the purchase
C. M. COOKE,'- CM. E.
Warren ton, N. C, Oct. 28, 1858. '44 wtd.
'; . - : (Pr. Adv. $5 62".)
-fci
MASONIC CLASSIC INSTITUTE, PERSON
CO., N. C REV. JAMES H. BRENT. PrincioaL
aided by efficient assistants, commences its next session.
weanesaay me zin oi January io. board $3 per month.
Tuition frim $7 to $20 per session. Hillsboro' is the
nearest point on the Central R. R; South Boston, on the
Richmond Danville, R R For particulars address the
nr i. . . j . it . i t . .
Principal. - .
JAMES H. BRENT
Dec. 12, 1857. 1215-wtf.
mTOTICE TO PHYSICIANS.- A VERY? ELI
1I gible location in the northern part of North-Carolina
for a Physician, with all the conveniences: necessary for the i
accommoaauon oi a lamuy, win oe vacatea ,qnortiy by us -
present owner, who purposes movtnir io -another Sttj -
Thrtae desirous Tf locating, will receivel'ne!eary.mToier
uiaviuu vu (iHiuuiuu iv iije r.uiiur3,ut,.-iiie oianaara.
AprU2, 1858. .. -V:-' " ' ,.15 wf.
NOTICE ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
WILL BE SOLD AT THE RAVENS WOOD PLAN
tation, in Jones county, on MONDAY, the 13th
December next, all the perishable" properf r belonging to
the estate ot Nathan Foscue, deceased, to be found on said
Elantation, consisting of 500 or MOO bbls. of Corn, 15 or 20
ales of Cotton, 800 or 1,000 lbs. of Peas, about 60 stacks
of Fodder, about 20 head of Fat Hogs, abpot 20 bead of
Stock Hogs,. Plantation Tools, Farming Utensils, House-
uihu anu Aiicnen run imr;, sc., cc , Zi T
On WEDNESDAY, ihe 1 5th Deceiablr-faext.-wall be so!d
at the home plantation ot Nathan Foscue, deceased, all the
perishable property belonging to the estate of said dee'd.,
consisting of Household Furniture, among which are sev
eral Mahogany Tables, Chairs, 2 Bureaus, 10 Beds, Bed
steads and furniture, bates, Mirrors, Clocks, Watches,
Guns. Chests. Trunks, Ac All the' Kitchen Furniture,
Plantation Tools, Farming Utensils, and 13 head of Horses,
9 head of large and likely Mules, 44 head of Cattle among
them several excellent Milch Cows of improved stock, 5
yokes of large and well broke Oxen, about 10i head of Fat
HogB, 72 head improved stock of Sheep, between 500 and
600 bbls: of Corn, 45 or 50 stacks of Fodder, several thou
sand pounds of Peas, 1 Barouche and Harness. 1 Sulky and
naraess, i uuggy ana Harness, loo or 160 bbls. Turpen
tine, 2 large iron-axle Road Wagons, several Carts, 1 set of
Cooper's Tools, 1 set of Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's
Tools, 1 Log Carriags and Chain, 3 Corn Shellers, 1 Com
pass and Chain,, 20 Shares of the Capital Stock of Ihe Mer
chant's Bank of Newbern, and many other articles and
. . . 1 : A.
iieiiis uu teuiuHs 10 mention.
The sale will continnar from day to davnntil all is dis
posed of. ..At thectose' of the sale, ab,,at 70 NEGROES
will be tiirea Out, and the LAND rented for the ensuing
TERMS mao!eknown on the day of sale.
-&2 EDWIN B. ISLER, 1 . . ,
.v v! FRANKLIN FOY, AdmrH
Jones county, Not. 16, 1858. 47 wtd.
. NOTICE.
THERE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST B1D
ber, for Cash, at the Court House in Pittsboro', Chat
ham county, N. C, on MONDAY, the 13th day of Decern
ber next, some 20 NEGR0E3 or the rise, consisting of men,
women, boys, girls, and children the most of them Terr
likely. - .
" , t R. B. PASCHAL, Sheriff.
November 15, 1353. - - v 47 w2t.
NOTICE.
BY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST-EXECUTED
to the undersigned for certain purposes therein men
tioned bT R. CUotton, Jun, we wllf sell at the residence
of said Cotton, two mile north of Pittsboro', on TUbS
DAY the I4tb of December next, the following property,
o Muiu innnihL with interest from date, tiz:
Twenty-five Negroes, fou hundred acres of Land "where
sa&Cottnn Wow resides; four hundred acres where GYV.-
May now lives, on Harlio's creek, bis crop ot oorn oi moyui.
200 barrels, S0O bushels of Wheat, four head of Horses, two
Mules, stock of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and all other property belonging to said
Cotton not herein mentioned.
. . . TURNER. BYNUM, ) Xroatees
- OLIVER NEWL1N, f
November IS. 1858. ' 47 wtd
DIRECTORY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA, contain
ing the name. No. of seat, boarding house and post office;
and designating the politics of each member of the present I
Legislature, for sale at
W. L. POMEROVS.
Nov. 19, 1858. 4 2t.
HAWKS'S
HISTORY OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
THE 2D VOLUME is now published.. It embraces the
period of the Proprietary Government, from 1663 to
1729. L
It forms a handsome 8vo. volume of 591 pages. " The sub
scription price was half a cent a page; but the price of this
volume is less, say $2 75 in cloth binding, $3 in Library
sheen, and $3 25 in half calf. It will bis sold oxlt tor
Cash.
Owing to the difficulty of securing Agent in many parts
of the State, we will forward it by mail or otherwise free
of fHMtoge, on receipt or the price; or ootn volumes tor s
ohith. i SO sheen, or $ halt calf
A liberal discount made to Agents, or others, who bay to
sell again. .
E. J. HALE & SON.
Fayetteville, Nov. 3, 1858. 90 lmpd.
II
AWKS'S HISTORY OF NORTH-CARO
LINA 2d Volume.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
90
Ralegh, Nov. 9, 1853.
To the Traveling Public.
rjpi
HERE IS A FIRST RATE LINE OF
Mail Coaches runninsr daily. (Sundays excepted,) from
the Railroad at Charlotte, to Ashevitle. where it connects
with a line to the E T. A Va. Railroad, about sixty miles
E. of hnoxville. Tenn.. via the celebrated warm isprings.
in Madison: and also a line to Georgia, via the populat
Sulphur Springs, in Buncombe, passing by Waynesville,
f ranklin and .Murphy, . u.; and tnrougn oneoi tne most
salubrious and delightful countries in the world : a coun
try unsurpassed in grand mountain scenery, fanned by the
pure mountaiu breezes, that will almost give re-antmaiion
to t he dead.
Persons arriving at Charlotte from either direction on
the Railroad, are requested to trive this line a trial, with
the assurance that every thing that can, will be done, to
add to their comfort; it being the cheapest, quickest, ana
shortest route from the N. C. Railroad to Kuoxville and
Nashville, Tennessee.
PETER ADAMS; Proprietor.
May 28, 1858. 43 -tf.
BAIN'SLATE GUIONsyHOTEL
rjTUE UNEERSIGNED respectfully informs his friends
JL and the public that he has leased this long established
and well known HOTEL, and will be prepared at all times
to accommodate all those who may favor hint with their
patronage. He returns his thanks for past favors, and
hopes to merit a continuance of the same. The Omnibus
attached to the Hotel will be at the depot on the arrival of
the several trains, to convey passengers to the Hotel or any
other part ot the City.
His customers will be brought to and sent from the Ho
free of Omnibus charge.
He will also be prepared to receive and accommodate
some 30 or 35 members of the ensuing Legislature, with
comfortable board ; and with the aid and assistance of a
competent clerk, he Iioih'3 to give general satisfaction
Active and attentive so" van is will be employed to attend
to the several departments ot his house.
WILLIAM T. BAIN.
Raleigh, Sept. 7, 1858. 72 3m.
IMPORTANT TO LADIES!
The World's Last Great Wonder X
THE PRINCESS ROYAL PATENT LOOPED
EXTENSION BRIDAL SKIRT !
A
STEELE EXTENSION SKIRT without a stitch I A
Skirt vibrating upon Looped Hinges! Made entirely
bv
Machinery! An indestructible Skirt! An adjustable
Skirt with an adjustable Bustle! No Wear out No Tear
out! To be found at
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER'S.
Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1353. 90 tf.
fWlO BE FOUND AT W.
II. & R. S. TUCK
M. ER'S
Ladiej 8 Soring Skeleton Skirts at $1 00
II " " - " 1 75
4 " Misses " 87
6 " " 75
8 " " . 41 J 00
Remember to call at W. II. A R. S. Tucker's, as they
have just received soo ut he above Mcirts.
Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1S.S. ' 80 tf.
MASONIC.
OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND REPRESENTA-
-- tives of
the GRAM) LODGe. Or NORTH CARO
LINA, are hereby informed tli:.t the Annual Communication
of this MASONIC BODY will be held in this City on Mon
day erening the Kth December next, at 7 o'clock, for the
transaction of such business as may be submitted for its
consideration.
The Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are requested to
attend in person, or cause plotter representatives to be ap
pointed, in obedience with the constitution and general
regulations ot iLe uranu Lodge,
WILLIAM T. BAIN,
Grand Secretary.
Raleigh, N. C. Oct. 13, 1 858. 82 td.
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M-A and Gaston Train, Frh Oyter opened the morning
of the day of their arrival, may be found in the rear of the
Telegraph Office. Remember the place tmrance from
Maricei square, rnce $1 u per uaiion.
CHARLES REID, Agent.
Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1S58. 90 tf.
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LIST OF LETTERS
CHAINING IN THE POST OFFICE. AT RA-
LMtift.or the month ending 1st November, 1858.
Allen, R J , Marshall, Thomas E
Ashe. W S non
Alien, Juo -. ;'
McCullers, John
2
v - Mantone, Ben
Brown, WS- 'V Ne.mith, J P
Brown, Seth B " - if Nyer, J R
Brunt, Augustus Nv' '
Brown, S Miss .'" ' Olive, Merrill
Boyden John ALT.:. '
Brown, S illeE "
Boyce; J P Rev
Barber, Eveline S Miss
Pfohl, G B Mrs
Patter, Zuchariah
Pishou, R
Patterson, Duncan
Panshes, Chails Widow of
Parish, A W
Perry, Cammon
Petutt, Henry
Rbinson, Yankee
Ruffin, E FMr 2
Rudavill, Mary A Mrs
Rheio, Joseph L 2
Ryan, Prof
SteelrTB '
Sherwood, BR
Saunders; John G
Shaw, Martha E "
Slade,JF '
Sperling, G W
Simmons,1 E G Maj
Strong, J M Dr
Stedman, Frank
1 Staunton, Henry (
Seaboard & Roanoke
Smith, Sallie B Miss
Smith, Even A
Smith, Azariah
Smith, Franklin
Smith Martha C
Smith, WHS
Smith, AdolphusE.
Smith, James G
Smith. Caroline V Miss
Taylor. Charles
Turner, Mary W
Thompson, James
Terry, Wm H
Turner, 8 8 2
Taylor, Geo C - .
Terril, T G
Wray.PJ
White, Caroline L Mra
West, James S
.. Williams, George
West, Wm Cap .
Wheeler, Joseph
Willams, Davfd
.Woodrow, Thos
White, C N
Wilson, Arthur
Willey, John
Womacb, E B
"White, Polly
Young, R A
Young, Elijah
Best, T T
Blalock, Martha Mrs
Buffalo.', J G M
Bates. Enoch
Barringer, D M Hon
∈ frank
: HP .i -
CarooAttf Wake Co
Deijnjody, Jno A
Dafaoire, Eli
Everet, L C Prof
Felts, Lewis
Fort, Charlotte Ann Miss
Frensley, JR
Feldhain, Jacob '
Franklin, Eliza A -
Orissom, Lewis F 2
Grady, Susan A Mrs
Gilmore, John T
Goodwin, F H
Uessley, Samuel
Gulley, Lucius J
Gardner, Win
Green, Martin 2
Goodwin, James
Henderson, S H Dr
Hayley, Thomas S 2
Ho'neycut, Turner
Honeycut, Susan .
Howard. Geo Jr '
Heath, Turner -Hart,
Thomas H ,
Howes, Morgan '
Hawkins, Phil B
Homfrey, Samuel J
ones, Mosley P
Jones, Nathaniel
Joiner, Wm
Jones, Wm F
Jones, Seth
Jones, Rufus H
Kennedy, Minervey Miss
Kittrell, B A.
Kerr, N C
Lee A C
Lancaster, Robert
Marshall, C W
Persons calling for the above' will please say they art
V CI k uicu.
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LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Satd&day. Not. 20tlC1858. :
SENATE.-- T
The Senate was called to-order snortlj after ten
o'clock. k-
BESOLCTIOKS, BIIXS, &C
Mr. Boyd introduced a resolution relative to the
distribution of the Revised Code amongst the jus
tices of the peace, which led to considerable discus
sion, and was finally referred to the committee on
thejudtciarj.
Air. McDonnell, a bill to amend tne lotn section
119th chapter of the Revised Code respecting pro
bate of wills. The bill proposes for a return to the
old law requiring one witness instead of two, as at
present. Referred to the committee on the judi
ciary. Mr. Uledsoc, (by request.) a bill to incorporate the
Raleigh Gaslight Company. Read first time, order
ed to be printed, and referred to the committee on
corporations.
The Spea- er drew attention to the law relative to
the introduction of private bills, &c, into the Legis
lature, requiring published notice to be proved.
Air. Davidson introduced a bill to repeal the 2th
sec. ot blst chap. Kevised louc. Keicrred to tne
committee on internal improvements
Air. Leach proposed that a message be sent to the
House informing that body that the Senate was in
need of business, and to intimate that in the event
of their not furnishing business, the Senate would
adjourn. Ruled out of order.
Air. Turner would give the gentleman from John
ston, (Mr. L.) something to' do, and proceeded, in a
speech of considerable humor, to descant upon the
profligacy of office-hunters in general. He conclud
ed by moving that a message be sent to the House
proposing to go, forthwith, into the election of U.
S. Senator for the short term.
Mr. Edney made a graceful fling at Mr. Turner,
and moved to lay his resolution on the table. Adopt
ed by 27 to 15 a close party vote, the democrats
voting to lay on the table.
Mr. Martin moved to adjourn, but gave way to
Mr. Flanner, who introduced a bill to incorporate
the Newbern Light Infantry. Read first time.
Mr. McDonald introduced a resolution requiring
the Legislature to provide means to pay its appro
priations. Read first time.
Mr. Ramsay proposed a suspension of the rules to
enable the bill to be put upon its second reading.
Almost a unanimous negative.
Mr. rlanncr moved that the rules be suspended,
that hi bill to incorporate the Newbern Light In
fantry be put upon its second reading. Negatived.
Mr. Donnell introduced a bill to encourage and pro
mote the planting of oysters and clams, and moved
the bill be referred to the committee on the judiciary.
Mr. Steele hardly thought that the proper com
mittee, as the bill proposed something about "plant
ing. Ue thought the committee on agriculture
(loud laughter) if we had such a one, would be the
more appropriate.
Mr. Donnell. That comes from a - fresh water
Senator. (Continued laughter.)
Mr. Steele. I made the remark in a jocular spirit,
Mr. Speaker ; I arose to intimate that I intended to
propose a committee on agriculture.
Mr. Humphrey proposed that the bill be printed.
Mr. Miller opposed the printing.
Mr. Leach supported it
Mr. Humphrey said it was a very important bill.
and he hoped the gentleman would not oppose the
printing.
Mr. Donnell said the bill affected the interests of
a large section of the country, and it was important
that people interested should know its provisions.
Ihe motion to print was adopted.
Mr. Steele now moved that a committee on agri
culture be added to the list of standing committees,
and asked publicly not to be included in its mem
bers, as his knowledge of 44 planting" was limited.
Motion concurred in.
Mr. Flanner moved that the bill to incorporate
the Newbern Light Infantry be referred to the com
mittee on corporations. Adopted.
Mr. Kamsay moved for a message to be sent to the
House to go into the election of U. S. Senator, short
term.
Mr. Lane move to lay on the table. Adopted bv
the same vote as before.
Mr. Turner proposed that, as the Senate was re
solved not to go into the election for the short term,
a message be sent proposing the long term. .
Mr. Martin proposed to adjourn, but by request.
gave way to allow Mr. Turner to proceed, which he
accordingly did in a very amusing but by no means
instructive or interesting speech of some length.
Air. tdney followed, and twitted the minority for
their anxiety in a matter of which thev knew little
and could take no part. He concluded by moving
to lay Mr. Turner's motion on the table, but gave
way to allow the gentleman to reply.
Mr. Turner replied briefly.
Mr. Bledsoe had hoped to have a song Xrom the
gentleman from Orange. (Laughter.)
Mr. Turner. You can pray for us. (Continued
laughter.)
Mr. Edney. One of the gentlemen voted for
praj-ers and the other for singing. Suppose they
unite and let us have both. But Mr E. protested
against levity.
Mr. Martin now renewed his motion to adjourn.
Rejected ayes 16, noes 24.
Mr. Edney renewed his motion to lay Mr. Turner's
motion on the table. Adopted 27 to 15 as before.
On motion of Mr. Steele, th'e Senate adjourned till
Monday at 11 o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker took the chair at 11 o'clock.
Mr. Bridgers stated he was appointed upon three
committees Finance, Internal Improvements, and
the Jndiciary, and asked to be excused from the
committee on Internal Improvements, which was
granted.
The Speaker announced the following committees:
On Cnerolee Lands, Western and other Turnpile
Rouh Messrs. Bryson, Stanford, Walker, Dula
and Thornburg.
On Stramp Lands Messrs. Speight, Sparrow,
"Watson, Farrow and Stephens.
On Deaf, Vumh and Mind Institution Messrs.
Love, Cox of Jones, Speer, Kirby and Eller.
On Lunatic Asylum Messrs. Williams, Wallace,
Craven, Blount and Burns.
. On Corporations and Currency Messrs. Hill of
Halifax, Dargan, Moore of Martin, Jones of Craven,
Caldwell of Guilford, Small wood and Simonton.
RESOLUTIONS READ FIRST TIME.
Mr. Simpson, that so much of the Governor's mes
sage as related to assessing lands and taxation, be
referred to committee on Finance.
Mr. WaddilL that the committee on Privileges
and Elections be requested to inquire into the right
of members to a seat in this House, who are acting
as Clerks and Masters in Equity. Adopted.
Mr. Caldwell of Guilford, that the Judiciary Com
mittee be instructed to enquire into the expediency of
amend ingthe law relative to warranty in bills of sale
of slaves. Mr. Caldwell made a few remarks in sup
port of the resolution. Rejected.
Mr. Foy, that the standing rule of theouse, di
recting the Speaker to invite a ministeofr the gos
pel to open the meetings of the House with prayer,
be rescinded. Lies over one day. . .
BILLS OX FIRST BEADING.
Mr. Ferebee, a bill to revive an act in favor of W.
B. Abbot
Mr. Burns, a bill to incorporate North-Carolina
College, at Mt Pleasant, Cabarrus county. Corpo
rations. .
. Mr. Dula, a bill to empower solicitors to adminis-i
ter oaths out of Court, and for other purposes. Ju
diciary. T,
Mr. Drake, a bill to amend the Revised Code,
chap. 45, entitled Executions. Judiciary.
' Mr. Dortch, a bill to secure a separate estate in
personality, to Femmes Covert. Printed and refer
red to Judiciary.
Mr. Gentry, a bill to establish Alleghany County.
Propositions and Grievances.
Mr. Thornburg, a bill for the better regulation of
the militia.
Mr. Walser, a bill to authorise the Governor to
prepare the Halls for the reception of the General
Assembly. Propositions and Grievances.
Mr. Foy, a bill to charter a Railroad from Chat
ham Coalfields to Beaufort Harbor. Internal Im
provements. Mr. Faison, a bill to amend that portion of the 99th
chap. Revised Code, entitled Bevenue.
.sheriffs' settlements. Judiciary.
Mr. Badham. a bill to amend 34th chap. Revised
Code, entitled (slaves) crimes and punishments. J u-
dici&ry.
Mr. Baird, a bill to charter the Black Mountain
Turnpike Company. Internal Improvements.
Jlr. Dula, a bill to exempt certain property lrom
execution;' -Judiciary.
Mr. Badham, a "bill to amend the law of burglary.
Judiciary. .
BILLS SECOND READING.
Bill to charter the White Oak River Navigation
Company. Referred to committee on Corporations.
Bill concerning a penitentiary. .Propositions and
Grievances.
Bill concerning Chowan County Courts. .
Bill to extend the time of registering grants and
deeds.
On motion of Mr. Outlaw, the House adjourned
till Monday morning. . ;
Mondat, Nor. 22, 1858.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 11. o'clock.
The Speaker announced that in accordance with
the rule of the Senate, he had invited Rev. Dr. Ma
son to open the session of that morning with prayer.
Dr. Mason accordingly offered up several appro
priate and impressive prayers, which were devoutly
listened to, it may be heartily re-echoed, by the
whole assembly.
On motion of Mr. GorrelL Mr. Jno. Poole, Sena
tor elect from the First District consisting of the
counties of Pasquotank and Perquimans, presented
his credentials, was duly qualified, and took his seat
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Steele introduced a resolution, instructing the
committee on Finance to take into consideration the
question of taking the tax lists ; and the propriety
of empowering County Courts to appoint persons
other than justices of the peace, to take tax lists,
and to report by bill or otherwise. Adopted.
Mr. Martin introduced the following resolution,
which was also adopted :
liesolted. That the committee on the Judiciary be
instructed to enquire into the expediency of altering
the present mode of voting by ballot in all elections
by the people of this State, and consider the propn
ety of recommending the mode of 'voting vita roee
m lieu thereof, and that they report by bill or other-
WLse.
Mr. Bledsoe introduced a resolution instructing
the committee on Finance to report a Revenue Bill
on the adralorem principle.
Mr. McDowell moved, as an amendment, that the
committee be instructed to 44 enquire into the expe
diency " of introducing said bilL
Mr. Bledsoe accepted the amendment, and the
resolution, as. amended, was adopted. It is as fol
lows :
jsesotrea. inat the committee on finance are
hereby instructed to enquire into the expediency of
reporting a Kevcnue Bill on the adralorem principle,
embracing, as far as it may be done consistently
with the Constitution and the interests of the peo
ple, the entire property of the State ; and a capita
tion and specified tax upon such persons, property.
&&, as are not the legitimate subjects of taxation
adralorem.
Mr. Steele introduced a' resolution instructing the
committee on Finance to enquire into the expedien
cy of altering the time at which County Revenue
shall be due a id collectable, and to report by bill or
otherwise. Adopted.
BILLS.
Mr. Brown introduced a bill to incorporate tbe
Milton and Yancey ville Junction Railroad Company.
Read first time, referred to the committee on Inter
nal Improvements, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Houston, a bill to create and establish Courts
of Common Pleas, and for other purposes. Read
first time, referred to committee on judiciary, and
ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lankford, a bill to provide for the election of
Clerks and Masters in Equity by the people. Read
first time, referred to Judiciary committee, ordered
tu be printed.
A message received from the House transmitting
the names of the House branch of certain joint com
mittces.
The Clerk announced the names of the senate
branch of several joint emmittccs.
WARMING AND LIGHTING TOE CHAMBERS.
Mr. Humphrey, from the joint select committee
appointed to enquire into the expediency of adopt
ing some more effectual means of lighting and heat
ing both halls of the General Assembly, reported a
bill in favor of lighting: said ' halls with eas. The
committee recommended no change in the mode o:
heating. From the estimates accompanying the re
port, it appears that the entire cost of all the fittings
necesary effectually to light the halls, including two
"thirty-light chandeliers, will be 2,3u0, and that the
ordinary expense of lighting afterwards will not ex
ceed that of candles
The bill was read the first time.
BILLS OX TUEIR SECOND READING.
The Speaker announced that two bills without a
reference would now be put upon their second
reading.
The first was a bill introduced by Mr. Turner, to
abolish the qualification for jurors.
Mr. Steele suggested that as the gentleman from
Orange, (Mr. T.,) was not in his seat, the bill had
better be referred.
Mr. McDowell moved that it he referred to the
committee on Constitutional Reform.
The Speaker intimated that the bill contemplated
no constitutional change.
Mr. Carmichael moved that it be referred to the
committee on the Judiciary. Adopted.
The second bill was one introduced by Mr. Mc
Donald, requiring the Legislature to provide means
to meet its appropriations.
Mr. Steele moved that that bill be referred to the
Committee on Finance. Adopted.
Mr. Davidson maved to adjourn. Rejected aye
16, no 20.
Mr. Speight renewed the motion, and, at about
12 o'clock, the Senate adjourned till to-morrow at
11 o'clock. .
wNote. As the Senate and joint committees are
not yet complete, this reporter thinks it best to
make no partial publication of them. When com
plete, he will give a correct list
Correction. In the dlsussion on the chaplaincy,
in the Senate, on Friday last, we misunderstood Mr.
Pitchford in relation to the chaplains complained of
in the army and navy. Mr. Pitchford alluded to the
feeling against a monopoly of those offices by the min
isters of one denomination. He did not name that
denomination, and did not mean the catholic. Re
porter. '
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mondat, Nov. 22, 1858.
At 11 o'clock the Speaker introduced the Rev.
Mr. Skinner, who offered up an impressive prayer,
after which the House was called to order.
resolutions read first time
Mr. WaddilL That the committee on privileges
and elections be instructed to enquire whether E. G.
Haywood, one of the members of this House, holds
the office of Clerk and Master in Equity, if so,
whether he is entitled to sit in the House of Com
mons. Also, whether J. J. Scales, of Alamance,
had his residence in said county twelve months pre
ceding "his election, and also instancing them to'
make similar enquiries relative to 3. E.-Williams, of
CaswelL and whether A. Moore, of Martin is twenty-one
years of age, giving Iheitf power . sei for
persons anfl papers. : '" ' ' ,'- -. '
Mr. Walser, 'That thelubTlcT
ted to famish statement of the State' Bonds lssuf
ed, Ac-'t. tf-y-- ..z lc '. V i r V
Mr. Gardener, i ft tot of Al Bv LrjngyV'
" tt?.wiiiAs.'. ::y.
Mr. Williams, Concerning Wflbvand TestaVajstitg.
iv M :.. X" Coneerninglntt
' : V i "-.' Concerning Slaek-? tY r -Cox,
of Pitt, regulating asaignmenia'for the ben
efit of creditors. .;-,. . ' ' ''""
Mr. Brvan. of New TTinnvm- wimwu'ttuffn.
mington and Weldn Railroad Company, ordered to
-t
Mr. Flaminsr. to -extend thn trrm nf th Snnm
t7T : V1
Court of Rowan. V
Mr. Fleming, in favor of Solomon Clutts. "
Mr. Walser, to amend an -act concerning Nottla
River. -'" i? v .'- .. ... ,
Mr. Dancy, to amend and correct the name of the
county seat of Edgecombe.
Mr. Bryson," to charter the Cowee Mining "and
Manufacturing Company.
Mr. Woodfin, to charter the Southern Mining
and Manufacturing Company.
Mr. Craven, to amend the Revised Code chap. 24.
iwu 4to. euuuea jasiaray. .
if'
Mr. Brvson. to charter the WittA.u.. ...
and Manufacturing Company. 31lning
Mr. ia oodTin, to establish tbe county of p,ra
Mr. WoodfiiL. to amend the art nf l i ' PS-
Entries and Grants. concerning
RRsm.mn!. rmvn
The Resolution to rescind tl .i ..
Chaplains beeitiz read.
ive to
Mr. Foy was opposed to the rule and allla t
tended to connect Church and State. Ho Jt , iat
ius i ure uiit iiiik in 141 c ciiain IO Connect thi'i l
instanced England and Mexim . He
countries. If the rule Was allowed to stand it"
work inhiKtict and wauM rH;t,u j l"oul
j , v. WUI1J IUQ I ... .
Chaplains seeking votes for the office like t r
cians. He reverenced and regarded true ir
out was uueriy opposed to this measure. It V
retard legislation and take up the time that iUfrW ,
be devoted to public business. Mr v ........ A.1 10
Writ to prove that prayer ought to be in secret 5
instanced the Pharisee and the Publicans as '
in point Religion ought not to enter into the r"
itol, but if it did it ought to be at a different h
from that of the Legislature and it m;rk .i .Ur
attended by. all who sought the ealvation nf Vt
miuis. ii nvuiu ue uiiubuce IO I11K mnslii,, .
hold his peace. It was no time or place to hold
ligious services; besides it was probable a bill w0,7i
be introduced at the close of the session to pav tt
ministers and thus take the money of the pent 1
He hoped the House would concur with hilu a
rescind the resolution as he would not sit prtNe t
at such services. nt
Mr. Eller moved to lay the resolution on thetaU
but withdrew it by request of Mr. Byrd, ,10 w
opposed to the rule on the ground that there was'S
party in the House called, the American nartr S
v nuws luwifiiB n aa uppuMllon IO t. atliolicitv
and he had a strong objection to inflict prayers
Catholic upon them. Besides the rule reavnfz..,i
the equality of Catholics with other churches wind,
he was not prepared to admit He was not oppon-d
to prayer, but for the reasons stated he was oi pd
to the rule and would support the resolution.
Mr. Gaither, of Iredell, opposed the resolution
arftl took occasion to declare, though a memU-r of
the American party, he had no objection to si a,e;n
the prayers of a Catholic clergyman, but thought it
very doubtful, if many of the members of that House
would ever reach the Land of Canaan. The motion
to lay on "the table being renewed was adonte.1
Yeas 69, nays 44. 1
BILLS OX THEIR SECOND READING.
The bill in favor of W. B. Abbott, extending the
time for constructing a canal to drain swamps in
Albemarle county.
Mr. Ferebee explained the circumstances under
which the bill was required. It was merelj- to ex
tend time sufficient to finish a work of great utility
upon which much money and time had Uen expen
ded ; it was a private work carried on 13" individuals.
Mr. D. F. Caldwell took occasion to sjrak ainst
the law which required the passage of suth a bill,
and hoped when another bill opening the Bucking
ham coal fields came before them the House woufd
show equal liberality by allowing his people to con
struct a road over their own lands with their own
money. Mr. C. was understood to allude to the
Danville connection. The bill passed the second
reading, and at a later hour the rules were suspend
ed and the bill read the third time and sent to the
Senate.
The House then adjourned.
A Dog Stort. The New York correspondent o
the Portsmouth Journal narrated the following: f
It has always been a belief of mine that animals
of the dumb creation think, all arguments to the
contrary notwithstanding, and I have recently heard
a dog story from some Portsmouth friends resident
in Brooklyn, that has increased my faith in the mat
ter. Some neighbors of theirs have a very fine spe
cimen of a Newfoundland dog, .who, if half 1 heard
of him be true, can do almost anything but talk
Not long since his mistress said to him, "Ponto,
you may go out in the front yard and stay half an
hour, but don't go outside of the gate." After he
had been gone a short time, his well-known knock
was heard at the door, and, on being opened, Ponto
was discovered accompanied by a lialf-starrcd, ab
ject looking object of his own species, with one of
his legs disabled, which he induced to follow him
into the front basement, and lie down on a nice sod
mat near the door. He then went into the kitchen
and intimated to Bridget that he wanted his usual
forenoon's lunch, which having procured, he took it
to his new friend, laid it down before him, and look
ed with evident satisfaction while he ate it
As Ponto's mistress did not want a boarder of that
discription, she told him he must introduce his new
friend into the street again, which he pretended at
firet not to understand, but, finally, in a very apolo
getic way, however, did as he was ordered, assisting
his unfortunate companion up two or three stes in
to the street, and looking after him as he limped on
his way, with a sad and troubled countenance. Of
his character as a night watch, I learn that one
night during the past summer he discovered that
the front door had been inadventently left open.
He knew that was not correct, although the outside
blind door was fastened by a dead latch ; so he went
to his master's bed-room, waked him up, and would
not leave the room until he followed him down stairs
and closed the door. He is thought to be worth
three star policemen, and a pair of private watch
men in addition.
Tea and other Plants of China. The Com
missioner of Patents has received advices from Mr.
Fortune, dated Shanghai, August 10, accompained
by three packages of seed. The largest package
contains a species of Brassica, which is cultivated
largely in the province of Chekiang for its oil The
Chinese esteem it highly for burning in lamps, as
well as for culinary purposes; the Nimrpo ladies
use it as a hair oil.
The other packets contain two varieties of a kind
of turnip-radish, called 4 Lobba" by the natives.
Since the 1st of March, Mr. Fortune has visited
various great tea districts, and made arrangements
with the natives for large supplies of tea and other
seeds and plants at the proper season. The unset
tled state of the country does not appear to have in
terfered with his plans in the slightest degree. He
has been kindly received by the people everywhere.
Addison wrote that 44 a comet is a skyrocket dis
charged by a hand that is almighty." As much in
terest has gathered about the late brilliant sky
rocket, what a British astronomer, Mr. Hinds, states,
as to its future, may give satisfaction. 44 After it is
lost in Europe," he saj-s 4the comet will traverse
the. southern extremity of the constellation Sagitta
rius andthence pass through Telescopium into In
dus, where it will be found about Christmas, the
same constellation during January and part of Feb
ruary slowly approaching the. principal star in
Toucan, and indeed will continue in that part of the
heavens until it has nearly completed its next revo
lution round the sun, and again presents itself to the
gaze of another Donati a few hundred years hence."
T . -
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Amusing Incident in Cockt. At Durham assizes
a very deaf old ladyi who had broOght an action for
damages against neighbor,' was tie in g examined,
when the JudgeClggested a .compromise, and in
structed counsel ip ask,her.w'bat she would take to
settle matters. 44 What will you take T asked the
gentleman in. trifc'J6b-tailed wig of the old lady. -The
old lady merely shook her bead at tbe counsel,
informing the jujy, in confidence, that "she was
rery hard o'hearin." 44 His lordship wants to know
what you will take F asked the "counsel again, this
time bawling as loud as ever he could in the old
lady's ear. 44 1 thank his lordship kindly," the an
cient dame answered stoutly,1 4jud if it's no ill cn"
wenience to him, Til take a little varm ale." IRoars
of laughter. Engl ish ptiperi - I
. . ' .
- Minnesota. The latest TOlelKgence of the We
election, in Minnesota is, according to Democratic au
thority; (the St Anthony Express,) that the Kepul
licans hare elected to the Legislature 18 Senators
and 49 Representatives, and that the Democrats
have 19 Senators and 31 Representatives, ginS
the Republicans a majority on joint ballot of 1 7. "
is said that a new United States Senator will be elect
ed by this Legislature if Gov. Sclby should venture
to convene it ; but unless he does there will be no
session until after a new Legislature shall have been
elected in October, 1859, as there is no constitution
al provision for the meeting of the present Legisla
ture. The number of deaths by yellow fever in New
.Orleans, since it began .tbia season, is 4183-