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Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09

i. will he considered offering only for horse.
back conveyance.
81 Since the passage OF the act Of March 3,
lS45, a new description Of bid has been received.
1t specifies no mode Of conveyance, but engage
TO carry the mail with certainty, celebrity, and Sc
curi,y, using the terms Of the law. These bids
arc called, from the manner in which they are
des gnated on the books of the Department, "star
bids" 1t has been decided, after mature consid.
Grafton, that bid proposing specific mode Of
convey ance OF high a grade as two horse
coach transportation is TO be preferred to the star
bid. The experience Of ths Department enables
il to lay down the following rnles,viz:
When the mail on the route is not so LARGE m
to require t'ro horse coach conveyances, a star
bid, il the lowest, will be preierrec 10 the specific
hid.
% When the mails are Of such size and
weight sio render 1t necessary or expedieut, in
reference TO them alone, 10 proyice two. horse
coach conveyance, the specified bid. though tho
highest, will be preferred to the star bid, 10 tho
extent of moderate difference in the comrensa-
pn, in case the differ. nee il not such as TO inter-
fere with the policy Of the new law, which looks
TO reduction in the cost Of transportation. Ex-
crptions. however, my be allowed, where the
star bid is made by 'he present owner OF the
stock on the route, and it is manifest that the
reasons for Preierrng The specific bid do not exist
i'll his ,ase. go
% Oh loute'oi the highess class, where four
horse coach or Steamboat transportation is required
by the size and importance of the mails the pref.
erence Tor the specific bid will be, if necessary,
carr led to greater extent Of difference than on
the inferior rouies, subject. however, to the sx-
ceptions above stated
~ modification of bid, in any of i;s essen
tai terms, ls tantamount TO new bid, and cannot
be received, so as TO nterf're with regular compe-
uton, after the last hour sci for receiving bids.
% Posmasters required to be careful and
not TO certify the sutficency of qua ranors or sure
ties without knowing that they persons Of suf1i-
c'ent responsibility; aud all bidders, guarantors,
and surefies are distinctly notified that on failure
to enter into or perform the contracts for the ser
vice proposed for in the accepted BIDS their legal
liabilities viii beeniorced against them.
26 The contracts will b substantially in the
forms heretofore used in this Department, excep.
in the respects particularly mentioned in these in
strucuons and conditions; aud on all railroad and
steamboat routes the contractors will be required
to deliver the nails into the pos, offices at the ends
of the routes and into all the post offices not more
than eighty rods from, the railroad OF lapding.
n. X. HALL, Postmaster General
Pesr OEFrcE DEPARTMENT, Jan. Is, 1851
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SENATOR HALE AND HIS DISTINGUISHED

SENATOR HALE AND HIS DISTINGUISHED
VIRGINIA ALLlEs.-I! Secretario writing
to the Richmond (Va) Wing, gives the
following capital political anecdotes:
You are aware that Senator Hale-a
bold and very unrufled man-wen; down
some months since. to see Richmond.
y put up at, [ believe, the Exchange Ho-
tel; entering his name as John P. Hale,
of New Hampshire" Next morning, it
caught the attention of Virginia gen
tleman; who, Immediately on the qui
vlve, asked >~barkeeper TO point him
out. 1t was done; and he forthwith ac-
costed Mr.. Hale; when the following
dialogue ensued:
'The same to you. sir. The weather
is indeed fine."
"Allow me to ask, sir, if your name is
Hale?'
ut is. sir. at your service.
"John P. Hale. sir"
Eyes. sir, precisely"
"Are you of New Hampshire. sir"
Eyes, sir, that is my State"
"Are you Senator Hale of New
Hampshire, sir?'
IL am sir, just that individual"
"Well, sir; did it not occur to you that
this was no safe place for you?"
"Vhy, really, sir, it did not. I saw
that il was safe for your Senators, Mason
and Hunter; who have been voting with
me all the season on the Compromise
BILL as did, indeed, in the other House,
ali the rest of your Democratic delega-
tions except one. # you don't mob them
why should you mob me!''
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
For sale, Rent or Lease.

TNHE valuable property consisting OF Ware
l. houses, Cotton sheds and large and com
mod;oas Store-house, which has been occupied
for the last four years b7 Messrs. Block, Brother
q Co. and BY Henry Block, Esq, is now offered
for safe, rent or lease liberal terms. This prop
erty is situated in Fulton, and is perhaps good
stand for business any in tbis State, and will
afford house room for the employment Of capital
Of from thirty to fifty thousand dollars. Posscs-
siou will be given the first day OF April next.
For terms, apply 10 the undersigned near the
premises.
Z. ]. SMITH.
Fulton, Ark, Feb. Ia, ,e5i. fe4
U-Sr The Shreveport Gazette aud Camden Herald
will please publish the above four weeks and send
accounts TO this Office
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
$50 Reward.

ID ANAWAY from the subscriber. fifteen 4
lD niles south west Of psris on the ID inst, E
Negro Man named REPS. ive feet eight Il
or nine inches high, low forehead, high cheek
bones, little sunk in his jaws, q dark copper
color, ~ years old, has down look, and picks at
ms fingers tie wore away new black wool
hat black and yellow striped linsey sack coat,
a brown and red striped vest, and boots. II vii!
be hard to make him confess his right name or
owner. Supposed to have stolen a small sorrel
mare, blaze face. all OF her feet white. and a
American saddle. birdie and martngaIes. ] will
give the above reward 70. the delivery Of said
negro, or bis apprehension in any jail so eau
get him.
THOMAS COMPTON.
Paris, Texas, Feb %, 1851 1922
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
Ouachita ard Red River Plank Road
COMPANY

PURSUANT 10 a. Resolution passed by this
l. Company, at a meeting s-id Saturday the
2Jth inst. Books for Subscriptions TO the Capital
stock Of said Company will be opened in Camden
and Washington on Monday, the 18th day Of
February, 1851, under the direction OF the follow
ing named geallemep, as Commissioners:
At Camden, IN the post-oiiice) under the su-
perinteudence of James Vaughan, Jonn Matlock,
Peter McColluin, Ezra Hill and James VI. Brooks.
At Washington, under the superin,endence Of
Edward Cross.
Books to remain open until the whole amount
of Stock necessary to the completion OF the Road
is subscribed for
Shares S5U each Tie amount OF G5 required
on each share at the time OF subscribing.
PETER MoCOLLUM. Sec. pro tenn
Of The u & z. K. p r. c.
Camden, Jan 80, 1891. rs:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
New Goods.
Great Bargains for Cash.

TN addition to our present stock, we are <S.S,
i receiving a general assortment Of new 81 81
aud seasonabe Goods. Our stock consists -.
Of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Hats, Cap',
Bonnets, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery .Crockeryware, Tinware, Saddles, Brides.
WOODWARD, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Liquors, Soap. Candles, Starch, Spices Preserved
Fruits, Fish, Cheese, and many other articles.
We Will make it the interest Of purchasers to give
us their custom, who wish to by cheap for cash.
Call and try
D'ARMOND & S1LLIMAN,
West Of the Hotels.
Washington, April 8, 1851. [l4ti
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o1Otice.

: A N adjourned term Of the Coanty Court OF the
n County of Hampstead, viii be held on Mon
day The 2ist ipst, for tie purpose Of assessing
the County Tax for the year 1881, and hearing
the complaint Of persons who may think them
selves aggreved by the assessment list, fled by
the Sheriff Of Hampstead County for 1851.
Washington, Ark, April 3. 1851. l4:l
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
N@DEHG Nc

THERE will be a DEMoCRATIC MEETING at
i the Court House, in this place, on Saturday
the 18Th day Of April, for the purpose of selecting
Delegates to represent Hampstead county in the
Convention, to be held at Little Rock on the 9Th
Monday in April, to nominate suitable candidate
for Congress. A full attendance is earnestly re-
quested.
w Washington, April 9, 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
G. A, M OR LII.
UPHOLSTERER,

WILL attend to any business in his line
w Mattresses made to order, and Paper Hang
ing executed with neatness and despatch. He
may be found at Highs Hotel, Washington, Ark.
March l9, 1851. Ism
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cas-. may be- if his Tor their) bid for carrying the
mail from to b. accepted By the Post
master General shall enter into the contract re-
ouired hv the Postmaster General, pursuant 10
such bid. prior to the FIRST day Of July Rext, with
at least two good and sufficient suEeties' to per-
form the service proposed" :,
Dated [Signsd.]
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
fpIs SoIUTfeo1N99

THE partnership between Thomas J. Laws and
i w. N. Laws, in the Manufacture OF Cotton
Gins, has been dissolved.
THOS. J. LAWS
April l, 1851. 9:3
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09

Form Of Guaranty to accompany each bi6-
"1he undersigned there ins.rt the name OF the
guarantor or guar antors guarantees that, lhere
insert name Of bidder OF names Of bidders, as the
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
ReMj0sssisl II. JctI

EElaE< is just receiving large and %
Z1zH general assortme mt Of Fresh ~
sk4zklU Medicines, direct from New u
York, which he will sell at very reduced prices.
Also, general assortment OF Books and Sta
tionery, Hats, Shoes. Ready made Clothing. He
has likewise for sale, Powder, Shot, Lead, Per-
cussioh Caps, chewing and smoking Tobacco.
Candles, Candy. Raisins, &c.
GJ-CslI and see.
Washington, March &c. 1851. [lo4
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-09
[Signsd.]
Form of Certificate.

The undersigned, postmaster of cert mes
that he is well acquainted with the guaranto's
above named and their properly, and that '"e!
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

State of North Carolina--NIoore County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-.aprn
Term, 1851.
Margaret Wadsworth vs. Daniel Wadswo worth
and others.
Petition for Dover in land
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that Daniel Wadsworth, James Wadsworth, aud
Alexander Wadsworth, are non-resdents of this
State, 1t Is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made in the North Carolinian for
SIX weeks successfully, notifying the said Daniel
WadsWorth, James Wadsworth, and Alexander
WadsW'orth to be and appear at the next term of
our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be
held for the county of Moore. at the Court House
IN Carthage, on the fourth Monday OF July next,
then and there to answer demur to said petit
ton, otherwise Judgment pro confesso will be
granted against them, and the petition heard ex
parte to them.
Witness, Alexander c.. Curry. Clerk of our
said Court, at Office the fourth Monday of April
A. d. 1851, and 18th Of American Independence
A. c. CURRY, C.. C. C.
641-6t pr adv $s3 25
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
Spring Goods, 1861
JAMES KYLE

Has just received large and general assort-
ment fDry Goods, among which are
1900 pieces new style Calicoes,
$50 s. 's s. GInghams,
$40 Sc printed and embroidered Lawns,
Brocade and other Silks,
Swiss and other Muslins
Irish Linens, Lawns and Diapers,
Bobinet Lace and Edgings
Silk, Linen and Cotton Handkerchief,
Umbrellas and Parasols,
Superine Cloths and Cassirneres,
Tweeeds and Mareno Cashmere,
Bonnets, uncommonly cheap,
Boiling Cloths, Anker brand,
with many other goods, all of which were pur-
chased by the package for cash. Those wishing
to purchase by wholesale retail, will please
call before purchasing elsewhere, good bar
gains may be expected this season.
March Is, 1851.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

State of North Carolina--Moore County.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-.aprH
Term, 1851.
ID. M. Kennedy, Admir-, vs.. John p Keahey
and others.
Petltlon for an account and settlement.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that John z. Keahey and Martha Keahey, are
non-res'dents o. this State, it is therefore OF der
ed ny the Court that publication be made in the
North Carolinlan for six successive weeks. noti-
tying SAID John P Keahey and Martha Keabey
TO oe and appear at the next term of our Court
OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, to be held for the
comfy of Moore, at the Court House in Car
thage, on the fourth Monday in July next, then
and there to plead, answer, demur to said
petition, otherwise the allegations therein con-
tanned VIII be taken pro confesso. and the petit
ton Will be heard exparte to them.
Witness, Alexander C. Curry, Clerk of our said
Court at Office in Carthage, the fourth Monday
IN April. A D. 1851, and 18th of American. in
dependence.
A. C. CURRY, C. C. C.
641-6t price adv. So 25.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
NORTH CAROLINlAN
FAYETTEVILLE. n. C..
JUNE al, 1851.

WITHDRAWN.-The last Wadesboro Argus
that Mr. Dargan, one of the whig can
didates for Congress in that District, and who
advocated the right of secession, has withdrawn
and left the field for Gen. Dockery. We sup
pose the wings saw that if Dargan and Dockery
both run, Mr. Caldwells election certain.
Gen. Dockery will have much he can do
to beat Major Caldwell any how-and if he can't
make a better speech than he made in Charlotte
short time since, he will be found far be-
hind in August next that his friends will have
to some uncommon remedy to restore his
IS frmness of purpose and strength Of intellect
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
NEW TEST OF SANITY.

a new test Of sanity was lately intro
duced in the ease Of Warder Cresson by
Peter A. Browne, a lawyer OF Phiiadei-
phia. The Ledger says.
MIR Browne stated that from careful
and extended examination Of many thou
sand specimens Of the hair of the head, for
some three years. he was able to point out
remarkable peculiarity which was always
manifest in the hair Of tie mead Of an in
sane person. On pulling out (said Mr.
Browne) hair by the root from the head
the button at the end. or root as it is
generally termed, will be observed, under
the microscope. to be white in color, trans
parent. often translucent. and in a shape
regular and pestle formed. In the insane,
these characteristics are in all respects
different; the button is dark in cciur. Meth
er transparent nor translucent. and distort
ed, bent and irregular in shape and form.
This change in the roots Of the hair MIR
Browne accounted for thus: That it is
produced by bodily disease. which has this
effect on the hair; that insanity Of every
kind is bodily disease. and that this
change in the hair is caused more generally
by insanity than any other disease; that
person mi ght not be insane whose hair
presented these pcculiarities, but suffering
NoOaO'V from some DOdlly ahment, yet II
the hair manifested no change, but present
ed the white transparent and pestle- shaped
appearance Of the button, the person was
not only free from insanity but from all
other diseases having This effect. Such
was the appearance OF Mr. Cresson's hair
under the microscope. and Mr. Browne
declared on oath that his test was confirm
atory OF, his "pinion in favor Of his sanity.
''Nr Browne exhibited to the jury many
hundred specimens of hair collected from
five lnnatic hospitals. and testified that
every specimen had this characteristic of
insanity lie further testified that. from
the Investigations he had made, he had
10 doubt whatever Of the theory he had
advanced. aud that it was based on actual
experiment, and confirmed by every OBJ
servation he nadc.''
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

WANTED.
We want 5000 customers to call and examine
our new and desirable assortment of
Spring and Summer Goods,
Selected In New York which offer at extremely low
prices.
DRY GOODS:
Calicoes, Ginghams. Lawns, Muslins Cambrics Cham
brays, brown and beached Shrtins &c &c Also. Mittr
Wells Braids. Bobbnets Edgings Laces colored Bonne.
Dimty &c.
READY MADE CLOTHING
Coats from 81 to S15 Sacques Coatees Union Twee1s
Aerino and Alpaca, pants and vests.
prime lot of RIBBONS, which can sell lower than
any other house in town
G. ROC e RE S.
Porto Rico Sugar, Clarified do Rio Coffee. Starch,
Pepper. Ginger. Spice, Soaps Mustard,
Dairy Cheese Principe Regaa Segars, Cognac Brandy,
Port Wine. &c
All persons desirous of obtaining bargains invited
to call one door east Of Cook x Taylor's.
J. SMITH g. CO.
March o. 1851. 3m
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

\ VALUABLE OrFE"lNo.-At the close
of Governor Quitman's speech at jackson,
Oh the I4'h May. Judge q. w. l.. Smith
(says the Vicksburg Scntinel) presented
him with very beautiful box, from DR..
B. F. Johnson, of this county. The his
tory of that bux is this +: The evening be-
fore the memorable battle Of Yorktown,
while Cen. Washington was reclining
with bis head against an American tulip
tree and his feet against beech tree, some
one remarked that the battle that was to
ensne would probably decide their fates,
and should they not prove victorious they
would all be hung. General Washington
replied that they might be cut to pieces,
their blood and lifelcss trunks might be
left upon the field. but my neck was never
made for British halter. rhe box pre-
sented to Gen. Quitman was made in Rich
mond from the wood Of those two trees.
1t was Of old Virginia growth. Of Virginia
manufacture, the trees Of which it was a
part had been seen by Washington, and
beneath them he had reclined and made
an expression worthy OF the Father Of his
Country.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
Petition for Dover in land
State of North Carolina--Noore County.

State of North Carolina--Noore County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-.aprH
Term, 1851.
Alfred Brewer. Admir-, Elijah Spivy and
others.
Petition for sale of land.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that John Spvy, one of the defendants in this
case, is nonresident of this State, it is there
fore ordered by the Court that publication he
made in the North Carolinian for six successive
weeks. notifying said John Spivy to be and ap-
pear at the next term of our Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, to be held for the county of
Moore, at the Court House in Carthage, on the
fourth Monday in July next, then and there to
plead. answer or demur to said petition, other
wise the allegations therein contained will be
taken pro confesso, and the petition will be
heard ex parte as to him.
Witness, Alexander C.. Curry, Clerk Of
said Court at Office in Carthage, the fourth Mon
day in April A. D. 1851, and 18th year of Amer
lean Independence.
A. C. CURRY, C. c.
641-6t pr adv SO 25
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
HOUSE FOR SALE.

A The subscribers wish to sell their
E!m summer House at McFadyen's Springs.
G:xA The house has two fire places, rooms
and passage-frame building, covered with
shingles, inclosed with a board fence. The bath
ing house and fixtures belong to the house ANY
person wishing to buy will call on P TAYLOR Ii
not sold at private sale, will be sold at auction
on Saturday the 5th of July.
A. JESSUP,
p. TAYLOR
June I, 1851. 64l-4t
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
BY WIN, II. BAXNE.

20 Persons who advertise the newspapers should
always mark their Advertisements with the number OF
lnsertion otherwise forget and let the ad
vertisement longer than necessary aud when the
bill settled there is something said about the
And when article advertised for sale,
the attend to taking it of
miseads the readers of the
besides running him to more cost
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21


One square of twenty
one lines or less, so cents;
every subsequent inser-.
|tion, so cts, except 1t re-
mains in for several mon-
this, when it will be charg-
ed S3 for two months, $4
for three, &c. $40 for
twelve months.
Liberal deduction for
large advertisements by
the year or six months.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
LAW NOTICE.
ARCHIBALD A. T. SMITH

Has taken an Office on Anderson street, nearly
opposite the F Fayetteville Hotel. He will attend
to the collection of claims and law business gen.
erally and especially to the taking of accounts
of executors, administrators, guardians and part
ners, either in suit or otherwise
Jan'y IL, 1851
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

EARLY COTTON.-John P. Little of Rich
mond county, had cotton in bloom on the I'll
instant, says the N. C. Argus.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
] quire letter-sheet blanks l ?:

Any blank printed to order which has more
matter in it than is usual in blanks pr nted for
the above prices. will be charged extra accord
ing to the amount OF matter, or the fahcy-work
directed to be done In like manner, blank
containing but a few lines of matter to the sheet
will be charged less price.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

IN artillery company in Boston recently eel
ebrated its 213th anniversary.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
DOME sTIGSS.

Little River Osnabergs IS and Al Sheetings
always on hand, and for sale at Factory prices
by STARR g. WILLIAMS
June 7, 1851.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
400 LabOrers wanted.

(COLORED PREFERRED)
At 81 per day. Also, 100 CARPENTERS, at
S. so: to work the Cape Fear River, between
Haywood. and Fayetteville. Constant EMPLOY
ment and payment every thirty days in Cash.
Apply at Smiley's Falls, Silver Run, and Jones's
Falls.
MCCULLOUGH 6 CO.
May 3, 1851. 636-tf
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

Letters rot over 300 miles. 17 70 20 70 90
Letters 300 miles, lOi 2Oi 40, 90
Dropped letters, q 2 p
Letters by British mails, 24l As 96l IA
Newspapers not over 100 miles,
or within tkezState, for each
sheet or supplement. cent
Do. over 100 miles and out of the
State, "a Gus.
To be prepaid if not sent from
the office of publication.
Pamphlets, Magazines, Perodl-
Gals and all other printed mat
ter, except as before and under
mentioned-for each not over ! OF 2oz :'oz. 4 oz
"a 81 II 81
A fraction of over not to be
regarded.
Circulars and handbills not over
single cap size and unsealed-
Ito be prepald0 scents
pay with Great Britain for carrying mails, and
all the postage except cents on letters carried
from the u States by that line, is received by
Great Britain; but the Collins line is under con-
tract with the United States, and all the postage
except 3 cents on letters carried out oy this
line is receiv ed bv the U States.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
PRICES. OF
H HA -
AT THE CAROLINIAN OFFICE
From and after the st of Sept. 1850.

For all such Blanks as we keep for sale, 60
cents per quire.
Where Blanks are printed to order, the prices
will range from 35 cts. to 81 SO per quire, thus