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A hard case in he 1911 eeaiwy.--Thcrc is still
a law in force in North Carolina making stealing
capital offence, and man named Hardy Carol
was recently hanged under this law at Louisburg
for sieafng pair Of supenders. Tsc Raleigh
Register thus comments on this extraordinary
case;
Perhaps there never was case which more
strongly illustrated the want Of pcnitcn,ary
than this. Hc had a mononania for stealing, and
has been convicted capially, we believe, three
ZINES for horse stealing, bu, escaped each time,
either by craving the benefit of clergy or through
some deicc, in the record 10 was finally hung
for grand larceny, tho article stolen being pair
Of suspendcrs from store.
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The Irish Prcsx--yyar will, England.


The Irish press, which doubtless speaks the
sentiments Of the Irish people, is Little disposed
to back Sir Robert Peel in his attempt to bully
Us out Of Oregon, and scouts at The idea of Eng
lands fighting us. The Du!ln Frcemane Jour.
nal ami the Dull n Nation both have able articles
on this subject, from the litter of which we take
few paragraphs:
The rccedng of England from the po-
siion she had taken about Texas is deep.
ly significant, and history may hereafter
use it to mark the point at which the
flood of her fortune began TO ebb. Amer
lea is no ordinary power. Her greatest
strength can be put forth upon England's
own ocean domain. A quarter of cen
fury ago, when England was supposed
capable Of annhilatlng the little marine
of America by single stroke of her fin
and the relative dimensions of their ma,
vies justified the supposi,on--,hc young.
er nation seized the knife between her
teeth, dashed to meet her enemy on her
enemy's own element, and many spout
ing vein Of the monster Of the seas Grim.
soned the deep on which they struggled.
America is better grown now. Her
commercial navy covers every sea, and
in its qualities leaves all rivalry far be-
hind. Great as have been her advances
in population and in wealth, her progress
in commerce has outstridden even these.
The maritime strength of nations is no
longer measured by counting their ships
of war, but by sounding the depths of
that source whence the military marine
is 10 be supplled-lheir commercial ma
vies. England is mighter at sea than
France, not because that Tor every 100
tons of Louis Phillippe's royal navy,
Victoria's navy numbers l2O-or what
ever else may be the proportion Of the
eXcess-but because the commercial ton
mage of France being but 500, 900, that Of
England amounts to 100000. By the
same standard the maralime strength of
England and that of the United States
may be compared, and they stand thus
England has 1900, OOO-America has al
ready 100000! This is the relative
position, not of countries whose distance
has long maintained stationary propor-
ton, bat Of countries, the second placed
of whom is gaining upon the first by
strides almos, incredible. Fifteen years,
pcrhaps-twenty years cerlainly--will
reverse their position in the race.
England will not go to war with Amer
lea on account of Texas, nor on account
of Oregon and scarcely on account of
any thing else that the New World con-
tains.
England will be especially cautious of
going TO war with America, or tlashng
herself against the compact constitution
Of her States, when she reflects that Amer
lea is country with whom foreign ma
lions are ambitions to become united,
while she herself is a country from whose
merciless grpe kindred nations struggle
TO be released
England keep cool-don't 60 10 war.
BE content TO show your adherence Of
slavery by robblng your people Of two
annual millions at home, TO pu, them in
to The pockets of the ex. slave.drivers of
the West Indies. Do not exhibit your
philanthropy by dashing your brittle en-
pre against the iron.clampcd federation
of America.
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others, such as our varied climate, enabling us 10
compete in our productions with both the north.
eTn and southern states; our immense beds of
coal greater, according to the celebrated Professor
Lyell, than those Of England; our lead mines;
the facility Of becoming owners Of lond nere, and
the Ike. These VIC have not time TO dwell on al
present, and they are reserved for another timo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

Circuit CoWt.--The Joliet Signal, Of
tho 9Th inst. says: Judge Thomas has
been holding court here for the past week
and is still continuing. He dispatches
business in most prompt and rapid man.
ner, aud yet we observed he was peculi.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

A Prophsi-G. 7. NJ. Davis, of the Alton Te-
esroph. lie prophesicd at least ahunjrcd times
within the last six months tina, tho negotiation
for the CANA Joan would oil como TO noush,. and
my body tina, believed otherwise hc denounced
as little better than foo!, II prophecies could
ma made to avail by swearing to them, like allija.
vita, Davis would rank higher as . prophe. than
Mohomet or Joe Smith,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

BY severe frost at and through the
neighborhood of Cleveland on the night
of the 9Th. great damage was done to all
kinds Of fruit. The Herald Of the next
day says--'Several specimens Of plum,
peach, ounce and grape were showAlR3k
this morning, entirely frozen by iher&tS
nights frost
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arly aiiable 10 suilors and members of the
bar. We are quite gralilied 10 learn he
has determined ON becoming citizen of
the north. In point oftaleni, and dignity
oil character, he will be an acquisition of
whom the north may be proud"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

The idiot who walked into The Presi-
dents House at Washington with loaf
OF bread under each arm. Is voted insane
because people generally go 10 that place
after 'loaves, (and fishes y and no, vih
them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

The SraiI0c--'rhis unfortunate YES.
sci has been raised and hauled near to
The shore into shallow water. Upon ex.
animation of her cabin. no bodies were
found. The ladies' saloon is carried a.
way and the boat so much injured that
no use can be made of her except her ma.
chinery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

Small Por.-'rhis disease has again
made its appearance in our town, and
considerable hard feeling has arisen in
consequence of wan, Of proper precau,ion
being taken TO prevent its spread. Ma
delay should be made by those who have
no. been vaccinaleI, TO ge. il done imme.
dialely. Signal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

BY letter TO the editor Of the Buffalo Com.
Advertiser, it appears that another alarming con-
iagra,ion had taken place at Allegheny city ad-
joining Fittsburg. Over thirty buildings, ncIud-
full Of goods belonging to the merchants in Pitts.
burg, were burnt. Several loaded canal boats
were also burnt. Il was said doubtless to be the
work Of an inccndiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

The secretary of the n. y. Historical society
recently addressed letter to Mr.. Van Buren,, as
king his opinion as to the expediency Of adopting
for our country new national name. Mr.. b.
replies that he cannot sec either the "nccessy or
expcdency" it. This reply the Chicago J0m-
nal calls "noncommual"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

For want of Penientiaries in North
Carolina they are obliged to hang peo-
pie for stealing. A few days since they
suspended man for stealing pair of sus.
penderS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

The editor of the Charleston, Coles co., Rrpoy-
Ter, must be a bachelor. Hear him:
"Woman, thou precious and lovely jewel of
the earth, how love thec!"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

Wiai n fall ,cas there !-Recenty Martin Van
Eureu was sent to prison in Philadelphia. He
was black boy.
We observe Thomas II Benton has been lisur-
ing lately as secretary at wing meeting up in
in Iowa.
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THE FREE TRADER.

l-JThc election Of Canal Trustees on the
part Of the bondholdcrs, took place in the city Of
New Yo'k on Tuesday last. In few days we
expect to hear the result and also when they coz,
template commencing work on the canal,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

The Richmond Enquirer of TIE 13th inst. an
nounccs tho death OF VIM II. Roane, a few years
ago senator in congress from Virginia, and a
man of distinguished abilities and sterling worth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

i. =. Bair.-A correspondent of the Rich
mind Enquirer le,s out a little secret about the
late editor Of the Globe, that will bear repeating.
lie says that "Mr. Blair and his partner have.
within four years, absolutely given away some
ion thousand dollars Gin such a manner, too, as
to disguise the fact from the recipients to persons
who lost their employment under government, in
the accession Of the late ruthless wing adminislra-
ton" The Enquircr's correspondent adds, tina,
II has OF late been quite 1.-The 60" with newspaper
gossips to ''run on about The personal beauty Of
Mr.. Blair; but "ilandsome is as handsome docs, -
is good old nursery "saw," and although Mr..
BIS "ouicr man. may be none the handsomest,
yet It covers heart as graceful as il is grateful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30
Gov. Wight Of New York has vetoed bill

Gov. Wright OF New York has vetoed bill
passed by the legislature, appropriating about
able certain unfinished and dilapidated public
works in that state. The bill was got through
the legislature by log-roling and conservative"
votes, and-was ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, in disguise, of
the extravagani policy of the Seward dynasty,
of which the people expressed their disappro5a-
lion So strongly in the election of Douck.
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OBITUA RY.

DIED--Ncar Newark, Kendall county, on the
3o,h April, JouS Z, HorsH, aged SO years.
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ED ECENT NEGOTIATIONS


J.7MES S. WATERS, 244 BALTIMORE ST,
has just opened several cases of and rale old
BOOKS, Lendon and Paris Editions, among which
will be found many rare and costly works, as well as
the best editions OF some of the choicest of the Eng
sh Classic Authors, before offered for sale in
this market,
ELEGANT EDITIONS OF STANDARD WORKS,
SPLENDiDhY ILLUSTRATED AND hLU-
MINATED BOOKS, richly bound in the antique
style suitable for presents.
SPLENDID OXFORD BIRLES-A great variety of
the elegant Oxford Editions ofthe Bible, so gene
rally preferred Of all Others Cor beauty of typogra-
phcal execution ana superior correctness of lext,
embracing the various sizes Of English Quarto
Denii, Royal Octave, Octave, and all SIN aIer sizes,
bound ny the best London workmen, in the most
finished and elegant style, including rich silk Vel
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ENGLISH EDITIONS OF THE BOOK OF COM
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The above together with an extensive and varied col
lection OF STANDARD Works, in elegant bindings,
always for sale at pa BALTIMORE ST,
1t West of Charles.
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n3- PLAN OF APPOINTMENTS FOR STREET
PREACHING, on SABBATH AFTERNOON, September
81 at O'Clock.
Monument Squarc-Rev. James Sewell and Rcv'd
J. II. Dashell.
Lexington Market House-Rev. WIN. Hamilton and
Rev. James G.. Hammer.
Union, near Ross sreet-Rev. Somerset Il. Waters
aud Rev. Henry Bell.
Madison, near Charles st-Rev. DR.. J. NJ. Rowland
and Rev. T. r. Phelps
Richmond Market House-Rev. r. 5. Vinton and
Rev. L. r. Veiteh.
ScbrOcder's Wo0ds-Rcv. DR.. Geo. c. NJ. Roberts
and Rev. VIM. Evans.
Holins Market IIouse-Rev. l.. ]. Cox and Rev w.
+. Mercer.
N. w. corner of Eutaw and Conway strGets-Rev.
Or. :. X Jennings aud Rev. !. IL. Lennon.
). w, corner OF Light aud Montgomery Sts.-RCy'd
Jos. shane and Rev. j. Plolner.
", f. corner of Pratt and Light sts-Rev T. e. Allen
and Rev. Thomas Bassford
Marsh Market House-RGv. John H. Mark and Rev.
w. II. BOardey.
WIKI, near Bond street-Rev. l.. f. Morgan and Rev.
Samuel Keper
Foll's Point Market House, Germany -Rev. Jacob
Bose.
BeI-Air Market House-Rev. |. P. Cook and Rev.
J. +. Hey.
Harrison, near Gay st. lin tho English language)-
Rev. N. Altman and Rev. A. y. Cross.
The citizens generally are earnestly requested to
this effort by their attendance pon such
of the appointments as may be convenient TO them
The friends OF the temperance cause are also most
respectfully solicited not to make appointments which
may in any cdy conflict with this PLAN either as to The
laces or hours for preaching. 1t
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ART OF DANCING.

az r.. j. II. CODE'T has the honor of announc-
I'VE Ing to his patrons and the public, that he has
Just returned from the White Sulphur Springs, Va,
where the dancing department has been under his
special charge the past season. He has taken the
CITY GUARDS ARMORY, corner of Hanover and
Lombard-Sts and purposes giving Lessons on Wed
nesday Sept. Oath, in The different branches of the
Science. Days of Tuition-Wednesday and Satur-
day afternoons for junior class and ladies', from till
s. gentlemen from Till TO- Note left AT the European
House., or at the Hail. on days OF tuition, will be
promptly attended to. Se2O-lnl
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EMORY ~ CO.'S

VI SlLhit UT L lCIS,
No. CALVERT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
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different sections of the UA ion, that are enabled
by our extraordinary facilities offer in greatest pro
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as shall not fail to meet the approval of any who buy
AT our office. Our firm has been established in this city
for the last 20 years i'll the vending of Lottery tckets
during which time we have distributed in all parts of
this country, and in Europe, MILLIONS OF DOL
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IN prosecuting legitimate Lottery business, and
great success IN selling capital prizes, reputation
which we fiatter ourselves is wihoata parallel The
capital prizes in The Lotteries for September and DC
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SOLAR LARD LAMPS. We have Just op-
~ ened an invoice of CORNELIUS & Co.'S superior
and much approved SOLAR LARD LAMPS, com
prisng all their patterns-some Of which are very
handsome. Also, an assortment of beautiful GIRON-
DOLES. For sale on pleasing terms at the Furnish
ing Warehouse of
JAMES CORTLAN SON,
se2O IL Baltimore ST., I'd door East of Harrison.
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NAONEY FOR THE MILLION! Ever,
lEE whn natrnuizcs III QQYI.E will mr.,

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as the greatest prize yender in the United States
having been in business nearly twenty years will be-
able 10 give satisfaction on every occasion. There
were over twenty thousand dollars in prizes sold ana
cashed AT this lucky office last week. The creates,
number of prizes sold in packages which is de
cidedv the most advantageous for the purchaser
when he buys package half Of the money insured
him, and package may co. tain three of the hghes-
prizes. The following splendid Lotteries are 70 he
drawn this week:
FRIDAY, capital prize 10000, tickets So, shares In
proportion.
SATURDAY, capital $4,000, tickets 80, shares in
proportion. Certificates of % whole tickets will b..
issued in this scheme at a4, % halves Sl2 90 qrs As
BY investing one of the above amounts YOU NAV 70
alize a very handsome sum of money.
A Liberal discount will be paid to persons who pur
chase by the package or quantity.
For sale in the greatest variety of lucky numbers BE-
the package, single ticket, share. All orders, ner
mail or otherwise, addressed to
M. DOYLE, No.l44 Prattstreet
1t IRl Opposite Il. K O. r. r. Depot.
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LORIN ". DECKER.

DC SHERIFFALTY. Messrs. Editors-You will
please announce 10 fellow citizens the name of
ALEXANDER A. KENNARD, Esq. as the good and
true candidat" of the friends of "Native American"
principles, for the important office Of SHERIFF of
baltimore city. The energy aud patriotism of Mr..
Kennard emute him to the warm esteem and cordial
support of every True American hand and heart.
MANY VOTERS.
{GF- accept Of the above nomination, and solicit
the support Of my friends and the voters generally
a29-te ALEXANDER A. KENNARD.
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T7-TO THE VOTERS OF BALTIMORE CITY
Having in turn been announced by unknown ricnds(0
for the offices of Governor, Mayor, Sheriff, &C. in
that spirit Of persecution which has so long hunted
me- have concluded TO yield to the solicitations of
numb of real friends, and make il an earnest mat
ter; and hereby announce myself candidate for the
SHERlFFALTY of Baltimore city. AS | shall be
confed TO my business PAPER HANGER, &C.,
the eleconeerng part of the business will have to be
Jeff To my friends. | need hardly pledge myself 10
official faithtaness, If elected.
a!9-eote A HYAM.
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Q8- SllERIFFALTY.-TO The VOTERS OF
BALTIMORE CITY In offering myself rs a Can
didate for the office OF Sheriff, sh0ud be fortunate
as to obtain your suffragcs the ensuing election.
promise TO fulfil! all the duties appertanng said Of
hce with hdety and punctlaity. Having served as
Deputy '"r the last five years, will be enabled to
give general satisfaction,
se4-tet LORIN ". DECKER
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AH ARSiIAL'S SALE.-By virtue of n decree
I'VE Of the District Court of the United States fer
the Maryland District, al the suit of Israel Rggin and
Jesse Sanks, against the schooner WILLIAM AND
hINk HENRY, her Tackle, Apparel and Furniture.
gHSskt Notice is hereby given, that will sell
*A'7--< SATURDAY, the 4th day of October next, to
the highest bidder for cash, the said Schooner, her
Tackle, &c, as she now lies at Riggin Sanks' ship
yard, in the city Of Baltimore. The said schooner il
about AZ ions, in good repair having been newly re
paired iron fastened new butt boted, sc.
MOREAU FORREST, u. s. Marshal
SEQ VIEWER, PUULTERER s. Co, Auct's.
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The MErHopIsrs. Bishop Soulc, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, says there has
been a decrease of 5,445 members in the
northern section of the church the past year,
and an increase of s,7O3 in the southern Sec
ton, while the total increase for the preceding
year was l55, 900. He ascribes it to the con-
tentions that have agiated the church.
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nXnEM;E,LnE& ROUTE.

10 CIINNINILLE, HAKFONN FURNACE, 40
mgdou, Iigl-Nir, SpCsutia Narows, Alichaelsy!lIe.
sc, ia Hartford Count by the Philadelphia, VIII
mIngton aud Baltimore Railroad.
PASSENGERS leave Baitin ore, from
+s1G Pratt sitcct Depot, III the Cars al Q O'Clock,
EI4zfFf5T A. Vi. fr PeITymansy TN arrival there
=. $500 cOngpyaucCS Will he in readiness for the
above named places and ueighhnrhOOd By taking
this route The passengers will arrive or hours IN ad
vance Of any other line. &c Fare from Baltimore to
6lI cents sc20
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G3-SHERIFFALTY. The undersigned, with the
most grateful acknowledgements of that kind prefer
ence which has induced many of his friends to sug
gest his name for the office of Sheriff of Baltimore
City, and to make tiattering announcement to that
effect takes occasion TO express his to their
nomination, and to add an assurance that should he
be elected, his constant efforts perform the duties
of the office with impartality, scrupulous integrity,
and due regard fOrthe humanilies of life, sAa merit
their confidence and he trusts the appreciation of the
public generally. Familiar with the energy required
under the emergencies of duty, from active parti
eipaon in the exciting of the past year, ms
High Constable of Baltimore, he feels satisfied that
his fellow citizens will never find him wanting in this
respect; and with an earnest determination faithfully
to carry out all the responsibilities of the office, he
leaves TO the liberaty Of his friends and the public
generally, that disposition of his name which can
suing election.
jy25 swift AUGUSTUS p. SHUT.
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QI3- SHERIFFALTY This is to inform my friends
and the public that am sill CAN DIDATE for the
office Of SHERIFF at the ensuing election, and if
elected shall endeavOr 10 discharge the duties thereof
faithfully and lmparally, and that it is my nen
ton 10 withdraw from The has been indus
trously rePOrtcd but shall await the issue through the
ballot box.
sei-eotlstO Isl GEO. 5. EICHELBERGER.
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.32sE, FOR RENT-That commodious story
sG II DWELLING in Market Space, No. ,, west
Iseaj side, has been built in modern style con
tanning 2prvatC parIors, dining room, SC,
chambers, dressing rOOm all stnctly private and well
ventilated, in fact the whole is replete with every
convenience for gcntee family. TO a suitable ten.
ami the rent will he moderate Apply to
JNO. Il. WRIGHT, Washington House,
se-20-COit No 3 NJ Cav al
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CoNvlcrIoN OF MURDERER. Jacob Shaw,
tried at Philadelphia for the killing of John
Wesley Halbert, was found guilty on Thurs
day morning of murder in the second degree.
The prisoner was sentenced to seven years inn
prsonment in the Eastern penitentiary.