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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23

NEW Dress Eoods.-We respectfully invite the attention
IN customers public in general recent -
chases among extensive assortment nv
goods adapted spring which
not ali Of dry goods We name the
lowing;
ID pieces rich figured India silks
Is do check do
10 do fancy Silks beautiful style
children
IS handsome Bcrcges
SO do medium price and quality Bcrexeshe cheapea goo
In the market
% do India musins, patterns
Is high coored shaliex
10 do plain mousseIines
do fancy
Is do fine figured LANES, chidren-a M
gain may be obtained In this lot
30 do Befeee de- lnines, in designs
10 do style half mourning goods
In musiins lawns, jacoaets, kc., have
90 pieces hne French musins
Is do Organdie muslins
In printed french jaconets This Is decidedly m
hnndsomestl lot we have ever offered IN this lind q
goods
30 do medium price lawns, beautiful styles
100 French muslins and lawns, l2H cents, pms
which ri coors
Is do fine Orssnde musins, In half mourning
IS de small figured French chatxes
The above line of goods will be found examination p'e
The IoweHt pucesto all OF whea
iryite the attention Of buyers all doubtless r
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, hCo
Ap 15-3aw2w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Rsn swsy TOE nsTa /.
subscriber the N Of March, 1851, colored woman
RINE, alias Kitty Francis Che supposed 10 be about
inches high. She il OF rather delicate
about 10 Of She supposed to he hiring out o
ngon free secrecd by free parsons o.
Al persons forcwansd asanst hiring hsrborne n
Mar a5~ssw,i ~ pau :" "'' ''"'eV " "' J. p HILTON
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23

NOTICEA persons interested the annual ssscssmsn
~ taxable property In the city OF Washington the year M
hereby informed tina, the board Of appeal will be in session
Assessors' basement City Halt, Friday, the A.
slant, from o. to O. and will continue from day .,,
Sunday excepted during the hours for The purpose
r. r. HARKNEss,
Secretary Of the Board Of Asses'
Ap l1-cosd
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23

NEW AND ELEGANT SPRING OOOD3--sTgyEM
IN halter, just returned from New York with ssd ~
bos dress and sporting straw goods III so
men, youths, and children, in great variety.
Also his endless variety gentcmens wrarobe and toilet
ncles, viz
Soke-neck shirts, both white and colored
Silk, merino, ganze and thick shirts and drawers
Kid silk, and summer gloves
Umbrellas, canes, hose, suspendera, &c.
Also fresh importation Of scE opening umbrss
In wardrobe and toilet may
found in great variety, and at uniform prices, at
STEvENss
Great Hat, Cap, and Gentlemcns Outhtnn2 store, -
under the Athensum, opposite tho Adelphi 1heau'
Ap la-eoAf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23

VALUABLE Property At Private SAle.-The mhswm
described improved property offered for sale accomm
ting osuch wish build make Investment va
Lot No 81 No 49 containing 900 square ee sn
ated * stree, between north street and Pennf
avenue.
Part oflot No square No 49, confanins 1000 square NV
This lot fronts 9th Virginia aud street SCUM
Lot No . In NO 49, containing 1885, sqa.re feet a
No. 3, do do do 2,76a do 20,
which very desirable building lots, and located
rapidly improving part Of the city.
For further information, apply to :. ~,,,,v
Apt7-eod1w Auction Com. Mechsse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05
Utrgtnta Gonuemttom.

MONDAY. FEB. 24.-The Convention was erpapea in a
farther discussion OF inc Basis question. Mr. Willie of
Mononeaa, made eloquent and glowing speech in SUB
DOR, Of The White Basis. Whenee concluded, the Conn
miitee arose and the Convention adjourned.
TuEspAY.-Mr Purkins, OF Halifax, resumed and con-
cuded his speech id support of the Mixe Basis He con-
tended that the whole movement IN The Convention
STRUGGLE for political power on the one hard ard for self
preservation on the other-Mr. Wiley, Electromagnetic,
took the floor in support of the White Basis This was
the same old struggle between the many power and the
money power He said the result of the action OF this Con-
yenton may be personal degradation DON'T get alarmed
the West is still true, but you do adopt the Mixed basis
YOU will produce abolitionism in the West Not your
pseudo polemical aboonism. based upon the rights Of
man like the driven 10 the wall viii destroy our
selves to save ourseves-Mr. Scott OF Fauquierj gained
the floor and deveed speech in favor of the "mixed ba-
Sis"
WEpsrsDAy.-Mr. Lucas, the Elk Congressman, from
the Jefferson district made speech, which lasted during
lie whole sitting in favor of the White Basis. He
tended that the interest Of the Valley, from which he came,
was detcal with that of the East, IN the matter OF taxa
lion on slave property But he urged that the Valley was
with the West upon the principle of the White Basis II
was Just was DUE 1.-THE separation of this State is to
take place, the Valley goes with the West. The arm Of
the East would be met upoE the Blue Ridge. lRere
could be equality of liberty without equality OF repre-
senaon AS long as there was hope they would toroear
but it was proper add that the point Of enduence they
believed was now past If this be SO, the only hope was
in revolt,
THuRspAy-Mr. Hunter Of Jefferson, offered resolu
ton providing for the appointment OF Select COMMITTEE
Of five to INQUIRE into the propre,y ofprovding in the Con-
stution for protection against oppressive taxation and
for the more eec,ua protection TO the slave interest OF the
State. which was adopted Barbour, of Culpeper
being entitled to the flour spoke al length in favor Of the
Mixed Basis, and against the White Basis report-Mr;
Garlic commenced remarks in reply, but gave way and
then the Convention adjourned.
FRIDAY-Mr. Carle continued and concluded his re-
marks in support of the White Basis He advocated The
right of the people assemble at any me and form new
Constitution without the Intervention of Legislative en-
acmeht and the Mixed Basis adopted he trusted
they would do it--Nlr Conway replied to Mr.. Garlic,
and contended that whilst he people had right to revolt,
yet, that any formation ola Constitution without the in
tervention Of a Legislative enactment, was Dorisn.--
Mr. White of Loundon obtained the floor, and then the
Convention adjourned.
SArURpAY.-Mr White of Loudoun made White Ba-
sis speech when he concluded Mr. Leake Of Goochand,
made portion Of his speech the other side OF the ques
ton and then the Convention adjourned until Monday, III
O'Clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

Too MANY ADvERrIsEMENTs-This complaint.
times By persons who read the least Now it is i'm.
possible for the proprietor of country paper TO meet
the expenses Of his publication without the revenue
Of sdysrtising Few persons who are not PRACTICAL
~ acquainted with the business, can make even a
sshrswd guess" at the expenses of printing esab-
lishment Certainly but little is known of the Ia
bors incident to the printers life or there would be
no disposition to deprive him of the only profitable
branch of his business. Those disposed to grumble
should remember the old coupst:
"Hc that buys beef must buy bones,
He that buys land must buy stones,''
and submit without murmur TO that which he prac-
tees upon others in every transaction of life.
But we contend that advertisements are essentially
Important not only to the publisher, but to the sub
scrber. Every mans interest requires their regular
psrusa aud he that fails to read them is not only lam
snIably Negligent Of his own interest," but manifsstly
indifferent to things around him. We have, however,
. proposition 10 make in lhis connection. Great
out-cry is made sometimes about scarcity OF read
ing matter, and people have conscientious scruples
in reference to the expenditure of so much money to
20 little purpose. Now here is our proposision.--
ANY man land especially any democracy who will
come forward ard bind himself under penalty, 10
read weekly every line Of reading matter in the
Spectator shall have the paper gratis for one year.
We do not know how we could appropriate our char
tiles 70 more advantage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

ANOTHER FARcE.-The duel which lately came
off between two members of Congress, Messrs. STAN
Lv and INer, iuste ad of turning out 'ragedy' as
such affairs sometimes do was the meresl iarce ever
enacted. If the Honorable gentlemen are not asham
ed of themselves, they ought TO be, and their cons
uents have good reason to feel ashamed OF Them
Thev ouarrelled ON the floor of Congress, anu 'he
difficulty could not possibly be adjusted Without
resort to pistols After lodging about Washington
10 avoid the civil authorities, who were IN search OF
them, they met upon the field of combat round
of blank cartridges fred-for from the effect or
rather want of effect, is hardly probable that balls
were used, and both gentlemen declared themselves
satisfied and returned home admirable friends Had
either killed his opponent, he would now have The
comfortable reflections of murderer-as 1t Is, 'hey
both can enjoy the agreeable consciousness oil nav
ing made themselves ridiculous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

WHO STRUCK BILLY PATTERsoN!-rhe Editor
of the Richmond Republican (who is very much IN
the habit of saying good hing) gives Mr. GlDDlNes
severe punch III late number OF his paper Speak
ing of the pelling recently inflicted upon GEORGE
THOMPSON, at Springfield, he suggests IN reference
10 the gentleman from Ohio, that no eggs could be
found so rotten, that they would not oe worsted by
contact with his carcass.
Hit him again, he has no friends--at least IN this
quarter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

s4- A letter received in this place las. week,
from DR.. JAMES BARCLAY, who, with his excellent
l,dv and family, has gone to establish mission at
J.,vsalsu, in connection with the Disciples Church
Amer being detained month in the British. Channel
and The Bay of Biscay, by succession of violent
,.orm,ab.y reached Gibrallsr on the 10Th of Deem
her, and were in 6ue health and SPlrlt' ASH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

g. The communication of Sidney" came to
hand at late hour and is consequently crowded out
Will the author signify his wishes in regard to ITS
publication next week?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

M1ssIoNARY.-The Rev. Mr.. NELSON, Rector Of
Latimer Parish, Lexington, has been appointed to
Missionary Station in Shanghai China, and is making
preparation, for an early departure Tor his field Of
1abour,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

e. The Kanawha Republican states that Col,
WIN. NJ. PErroN, of Roanoke has disposed ofa por-
,;on Of his coal nrnrari.r To HnuarANn As niNwALI
s. Co., of New York. it is the design OF the pur-
ehasers to supply steamships plying between New
York and the Isthmus, with coal from this source.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

TwENrY-SEcoND IN RIcHMoND.-The Richmond
papers give glowing accoun. of the celebration OF
the 22d in that city. The National State Ball, is
pronounced the most brilliant affair of the kind that
ever took place in Richmond. We take occasion
here 10 acknowledge the compliment OF an invitation
politelv forwarded by the Managers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

PARopr.-Ths celebrated Prima Donna, said to
rival the sweet songsress of Sweden, will make
her appearance in Richmond some time this month
She will be accompanied by several instrumental per-
formers of great distinction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

@ We invite attention to the advertisements Of
sIessrs. MACE s. WINSTON, MoRRIs s. BROTHER,
md ApIE s. GRAY, Merchants Of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

81 number of persons charged with aiding in
the rescue of the fugitive slave SHADRAcH have been
arrested in Boston and held 10 answer for their con-
duet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05
POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

We are indebted to the kindness of the Superintendent
of The Census for the following table of the Population OF
the United States as near be ascertaned at present
from The certificates of the Marsa the ration OF epresen-
taon and number OF Representatives to each State which
that amount of population will give The fractions left to
oso, S,ato Sc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

Death of Mrs. Myers H.sband.-Mr. William Myers
who, it will be recoleceJ shot man named Hoy' al hch
mend Va few wears since on account of the conduct
Howl towards his wife, died at Richmond one day las
week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

- The Democratic State Convention OF Tennessee has
nominated General Tuesdale for Governor OF that State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

o. The Wing State Convention in Kentucky has u
unanimously nominated Messrs. Dixon and Thompson for
Governor and Lieut.. Governor. They will make strong
ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

Kentucku-The Wing State Convention has unani-
mousy nominated Messrs Dixon and Thompson for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05

II The Mountain Laurel is the title of new Demo-
cratic paper be established at Salem Roanoke County by
MI David A. Garter of Lexington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
gBHDAT RgADsRG.
EXTRACT

Soon she found herselfin a singular place.
She was trayersing a vast plain no trees
were visible save those which skirted the
distant horizon ;-on their tops rested a
wreath Of golden clouds. Before her, trav-
cling towards that distant light, was a fe-
male. Little children were about her, some
times in her arms, and sometimes at her
side. As she journeyed on, she busted her
self caring for them. Now she soothed them
when weary-now she taught them how to
travel, and again she warned them Of the
pitfalls and stumbling blocks in the way
She helped them over the one, and taught
them to be wary Of the other. She. talked
to them Of that golden light which she kept
constantly in view, and towards which she
seemed to be fastening with her little flock.
But what was most remarkable was, that,
all unknown to her, two golden clouds float
ed above her. on which reposed two angels.
Before each was a golden book and a pen of
gold. One angel, with mild and loving eyes,
pecred constantly over the right shoulder,
and the other over the left ; they followed
her from the rising to the setting Of the I'M.
They watched every word and look, and
deed. no matter how trivial. When it was
good, the angel over the right shoulder,
with a glad smile, wrote it down in his
! golden book when evil, however trivial,
the angel over the left shoulder wrote it
down IN his book. Then he kept his sor.
rowful eyes on her, until he found penitence
for the evil upon which he dropped a teal
upon his record and blotted it out, and bott
angels rejoiced. To the leokers-on it seem
ed as if the traveller did little which wa
y worthy such careful record.
Sometimes she did but battle the wear,
feet of her children, and the angel over til
fright shoulder wrote it down. Sometime
she did but wait patiently to lure back som
little truant who had takena step in a wron
direction and the angel over the rightshou,
der wrote it down.
Sometimes, with her eyes fixed upon th
golden horizon, she became SO intent upo
her own progress as TO let the little pilgrim
at Der side languish or stray then it Wa
the angel over the left shoulder who LITE
the golden pen and made the entry, followe
her with sorrowing eyes, seeking to blot
out. If wishing to hasten on her journel
she left the little ones behind, it was Il
sorTowing angel recorded her progress
Now the observer felt. as she looked OF
that this was a faithful record, and was
be kept to that journeys end. Those stror
clasps Of gold on those golden books, al
= impressed her with the belief that they we
to be sealed for a future opening. Her syn
pathies were warmly excited for the travel
and with a beating heart she qnickened b
stepsthat she might overtake her, and tt
her what she had seen, and entreat her
be watchful. and faithful, and patient to Il
: end in her LIES work, for she had hers
seen that its results would all be known VIII
those golden books should be u~nclasped.-
That she must not think any duty which
fell in her way to do, trivial. for sure
there was an angel over her right shoulde
or one over her left, who would record it a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
u q @ a o g 8.

nBy ST. Patrick, this is a heather coun-
try, sure enough" said Murphy. who had
entered a merchants family " noon
don't come here till three o'clock, at all,
aisall.'a
A person once said 10 a father, whose
son was noted for ~laziness, that he
thought his son very much afraid Of
work. " Afraid OF work. replied the
father: .'not at all he will lie down and
90 70 sleep close by the side of IL"
uMadame de Genlis," says somebody,
reproved her librarian for putting books
wiillen by male and female authors upon
the same shelf. Never do it. said she,
without placing a prayer book between
them.'
Nobody blames a rich man for going
with his elbows out. because every one
knows that he has got money enough 10
get him d new coat but ii is unpardona-
heina poor man to goragged because
every one knows hat Il is Df his
power 10. do otherwise.
Mt. Wesieyssin a letter 10 m Of his
preachers, says:-"Scream no more a
the peril Of your soul, God warns you b
me, whom he has set over you. Speal
a. earnest as you can, bit do no scream
Speak with all yodr heart, but with
moderate voice"
At public garden in the suburbs o
London, d waiter. observing one Of hi
masters customers boiling before hi.
bill was paid, Toared out 10 brother at
tendant-"Run run; Bob. there's tw
teas and aglass Of brandy and water es
capped oversthe fence-catch EN-"
The following conversation is said I
have taken place between AIRS
this city. and her maid s'Leah, brin
me some water. with the chill taken of.
EYES, ma'am, DIRECTLY" Leah, VIII;
on earth keeps you "Tve been lool
ing ever since for the chill, ma'am, ar
Icant1fnd it,
A Feyerendsporisman was once bcas
ing oEhis infallible skill in finding a har
If said a quaker who was present,
were 4 hare, ! would take my seat in
place where | should be sure Of not 5
ing disturbed By thee from first Of Jan
afY to the last Of December, .Wh
where would you gof 'Into thy stud,
Say nine times without a mistake. .Thl
sleeves u lhed thistEes, aud three sieYes Of 1
sined thislles.n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONE AT LAST.

On BAGS Superior Buckwheat Flour,
~ 500 pounds best soft she'll .flmonds,
20 Drums best Figs,
4 Barrels soda Crackers.
Just received and for sale BY.
WALKER.
Raleigh, Jan. 26sh, 1851. o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
Manufacturing Establishment
In kaleigh


JOSEPH wOLTERING (fof a number Of
y years Foreman in the. Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
Road Blacksmith Shopl respectfully announces 10
the Citizens Of Raleigh and the surrounding Coun-
lies, that he is prepared to manufacture
LOCKS, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Guns and Pistols,
Carriage Springs, MilLacork, Brass Castings
and IN short, dny thing in Machine and
Black smith scork.
HE Is ALSO PREPARED TO EXECUTE BELL HANG
ING, AT THE sHORrEs NOTICE
Also has on hand an extensive assortment of
Locks Of all kinds, at prices from 10 cents To- 2
dollars :-Edgeiools, an assortment Of fixes,
Drawing-knives Hatchets, Hammers, Files of
various descriptions, and a number of articles in
his line too tedious to mention.
Ali orders faithfully execu ed at the lowest psi
ces, and new work entrusted to lis care will be
warranted Orders from a distance will be aItens
ded to and executed at the shortest notice. His
establishment will be found at the Raleigh Rail
road Depot.
Repairing in his line performed with neainess
anddesratch Also, a general assortment OF Guns
| and Pistols constantly on hand.
JOSEPH WOLTERING
Raleigh, May24, 1850. 40. 3n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
AGRICULTURAL
DoMEsTICATING FOWLS

To render poultry raising profitable, it is
essential that great care and circumspection
be exercised, not only in the selection of
valuable /" BREEDS" but in. feeding and
rearing the young. If the raiser is remiss
in these points, nc profit will result from the
enterprise, and as a general thing, be viii,
to adopt an old adage- Have his labor
for his pains"
There is a vast difference in fowls, and
while some are hardy and profitable, others
are weakly and scarcely pay their way under
the most favorable circumstances, and the
best management possible to bestow. It is
always a judicious plan for the farmer to
keep a number of fowls, of some kind, upon
his premises, as there is always enough
waste or refuse matter to feed them, and1be-
sides, they are serviceable in protecting the
crops by destroying the numerous i~nsectiy-
erous ~depredators, which in the spring and
summer months prey SO yoraeiously on the
youthful and more tender plants.
AAhea with a dozen chickens-the hen
being confined in a coop, and the coop
placed in the vicinity Of the kitchen garden,
will do more to secure the preservation OF
the vegetables than a man they not only
keep the insects from destroying the tissues
of the plants, but they annihilate the insects
themselves, and convert them into a source
Of profit instead Of a loss by devouring then
as foods When one is suitably located, the
keeping q inds of fowls-hens, turkeys
ducks, gee Ee., will be found profitable
It viii bring many dollars in the course o
the season, and ensure a constant, a liberia
/, supply Of eggs and poultry for domestic use
These products always command a read,
r sale, and a high price IN most of the market
: of this country, where little can be obtaine,
i. for the products of the field. In the Ne,
. England States, and especially in Maine th
! egg and , business has attained q Dc
] gree Of c4saeration and importance t
which. probably, it has not reached in an
other State in the Union. Standing in til
Z doorway of a shop in one Of the interie
) villages of the latter State, a large loa
; passed, and on inquiring the character
~ the lading, / was informed that it eonsiste
Of $4,000 dozen Of hens eggs. They wei
a going to the Portland market, and thent
prObablysto the cities Of the west.
L
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-14
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
1880.

AVING permanently located myself in the
IL City Of Raleigh, | wouldgive Motive to own
ers Of
Steam Wills or steam Engines,
however employed, thai / will attend 10 setting IN
and REPAIRING ENGINES AND MACHi-
merry, ofaiI descriptions and in any part ofthe
State.
Information resPecfingthe cost, application and
advantage of Steam Engines aspr;rne movers will
be given, if required, gratuitousIY
Postpaid communications addressed to me or 10
SLAs BURNS, Esq viii receive prompt atren-
ton e
Unexceptionable references given. if required.
HENRY G.~BRUCE
Raleigh, Aprill7, 1850. a.