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Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

STRANGE Casa correspondent Of
the New York Sun. writing from Bel
Air, Md, Oh the oath, says:
Que of the most extraordinary occur
rences that have disturbed this part Of
the world for the past half century. took
place to-day. Sometime ago the body
of man named Hammond was found near
here, bearing esidences that he had beeu
cruelty murdered. Suspicion was fixed
upon two persons named Stump and
Griffith, as the villains who committed
the bloody deed, aud they were accor-
dinghy arrested, and duly indicted. Stump
for being the principal and Griffith as be-
ing al accoinpllce.
Stump's trial came on a few days
since, and he was acquitted, the jury
thinking the testimony against him not
sufficient for hanging.
Griffith, the accomplice, was next Oh
trial, aud the Court have been occupied
with it for the past few days. 10 day
they brought in verdict of nat guilty
upon the following singular testimony.
Stump having been acquitted OF the
murder, his evidence was of course ad-
miss:ble. and he was called TO the stand
in behalf of Griffith. Being sworn he
was asked: Ques.-Do you know any
thing oil the murder OF iianmond! Ans.
Yes. Ques.-Who was it! Aus
did 1t myself Ques.-Had Griffith any
agency in the act. Ans.-None; aud he
dad no' know it, until four hours alter
wards. The jury Immediately returned
verdict Of not guilty, against the pris-
oner, aud he was discharged.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.
There has just been brought TO light the
application Of a power achlc1 IS to super
sede entirely the present steam poarcr Of
the UoyLd, This announce ment may
stagger some, but the discovery, when it
shall be divulged, will stagger them a
thousand times more.
1t has been made by an Eastern man,
who has completed his models-one of
which will be deposited at Washington
as soon as patent rights shall be secured
in the different European countries. The
machinery is entirely parfected-the
power is a motive one, and steam has no
part in creating it, So simple and eco
nonical are the principle and application,
that two tons of coal will be sufficient to
drive the largest ship Of the line around
the world.
We are not at liberty, now 10 divulge
more of this wonderful discovery; but we
predict, with the greatest confidence,
that a short time only will elapse before
total revolution will take place
throughout the world in our motive pow
er system. Indeed, We assert, with the
same confidence, that the year 1850 ter
minated the sovereignty of steam.
This is no chimera. We mean what
we say-amd time, brief IN point of dura-
lion, will evolve this WONDER AT present
hid as with gauze, only from the pub
lie eye, TO the astonishneut of 'Chrisien-
DOMAIN astonishnent far greater than
that produced by the discovery of steam
or the magnetic telegraph.
Germantoacn (Pa,) Telegraph.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
Notice..

ME partnership heretofore existing between
i the undersigned, w. g. VI. Moss. has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The business Of
said firm will be closed by the undersigned Mat
thew Moss, who will liquidate and pay all de-
mands against said firm. And persons indebted
to said firm are requested to make immediate
pay ment to the said Matthew Moss, who is au-
thorized to receipt for and discharge the same.
WILLIAM MOSS,
MATTHEW MOSS
Jan. 25, 1851. 4:3
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
Money! Money!-

A LII those indebted to Drs Williams s. Bur
n for the years lS49-'50, are earnestly re-
quested 10 come forward and settle up their &C.
counts by cash or note, their necessities COM
pei them to collect Immediately.
Jan. 90, 1881. (4:3
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
q ~ I o a. % 1 8 m !.

HRS. WILLIAMS & BURT have lust re-
~ ceved from New York full supply Of Dr.
Christie's GotUcnic Belts, Bracelets, Necklaces
and Magnetic Fluid. for the permanent cure Of
Rheumatic and Nervous Liseases, which they
will sell at New York prices for cash only.
Jan. Is, 1851. r2.3
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Administrators Sale OF Valuable Real
Nstatc. By virtue of aud in pursuance Of am
IL order Of the Probate court Of H-npstead
county, will offer for sale 10 the highest bidder,
Saturday the 9th day of February next, OH the
premises. the undivided half of Lots No. Ia, ID,
and l6, in Block No. |, in the town Of Fulton.
together with all the improvements and appur-
tenanc.s th-reunio belonging The above prop
erty will be sold credit of twelve months,
purchasers giving bond with approved security for
the payment Of the purchase money.
CHARLES B. mitchell, Admir-
Estate Of John S. Johnson, dec.
Jan. Is, 1881. [2:l
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
Cheup Postage. bill! for the r,

CUe1tP 0StttSc'- nc UT: I0I tUe re.
duction of the rates of postage, which is
under discussion in The House, is the bill
of the last session. 1t proposes the UNI
form rate of three cents, prepaid. for let
ters not exceeding half un ounce, and
five cciits if not paidj and one ceht for
newspapers transmitted to any place out
of the State, One-half cent within the
State. 1t provides tor coins and stamps
of three cents. TO facilitate the payment
of postages and appropriates Sl,500.00O
to supply any deficiency that may arise
in the revenue Of the depsrtiaeu.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Governor Wright, OF Indiana. should
examne himself and see why some Wings
commend his late messa ge.-LOW. Dem.
1t is contrary TO all Locofoco practice,
and indeed to their sense of proprlety, to
commend anything in political opponent,
that they canuot appreciate such mag
nanimity when they are made the objects
of il. The general rule of conduct is TO
praise everything said or done 10y Loco
foco, aud denounce everything said or
done by a Wing. 1t is So rare to fiud
anything commendable in Locofoco,
that when such an opportunity Is present.
ed the Wings gladly seize upon it, aud
frequently award them even more credit
than the edeserve.-L0uiSUiLLe Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
-0N-"HE"s

rINHE Young Ladies of the Music Depart
L ment of the Female Seminary will give a
public Concert on the evening Of the 7ih February
next The friends Of the Institution, and the
public generally. are invited TO attend.
S. L. SLACK, Principal
Jan. Is, 1851. [2:l
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
Nelson's Hotel,
T he ste a m e RS
FULTON, ARKA NSAS.

LION, r X N 8 A s.
'NNHE undersigned takes pleasure Ia announci
i ing to his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared. at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best tho
markets Afford his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty Of
proveuder and attended by careful ostlers.
No exertons on his part will be spared to render
comfortable all who may be pleased to give him
a call.
C.. 7. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. (3af
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
~ Office.

DEING determined to settle up my business,
- ] have employed Mr.. kirkpatrick for this
purpose. All persons indebted to me, will plea Sc
cal, immediately upon him and settle the same.
BENZ. P. JETT.
Ian %, 1851. [34
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

We extract the following just and
generous tribute to the ability and patriot
ism Of President Fillmore, from the ad-
dress of the Hon. H. S. Foote. delivered
in Philadelphia OH the value Of the Union:
I shall not at present expatiate upon
this frightful topic. 1t has been often
debated in your hearing. and the law
under consideration has been vindicated
triumphantly. both here and lsewhere
throughout the free States of the North,
by some OF the ablest jurists aud sound
est patriots to whom the country has yet
given birth. do not in the least degree
doubt that this law will be faithfully
enforced by those entrusted with the ad-
minstratlon of justice among you; and [
know that if extraordinary aid shall be
at any time necessary to the vigorous aud
successful execution Of Judicial process,
the President of the United States will
be ready aud willing TO put i'll exercise for
this purpose all the power with which he
has been invested by :he Constitution.
Indeed, | feel bound in justice to say,
that the President and hi, Cabinet advisers
deserve, in my Judgment. to receive the
cordial thanks OF the whole country for
their firm, discreet, and truly patriotic
conduct amidst the difficult circumstances
which surrounded them; aud | caunot in
the least degree doubt that tney will be
sustained III their comtnendable enJeavOrs
to vindicate the dignity OF the laws, aud
to rescue the Republic from menaced
overthrow, by every true patriot in the
Republic.
When upon visit to the far Southwest
recently, ventured, III terms of temperate
commentator. (such as l thought it be-
came ME to empioy,) to speak OF certain
traits which | believed To belong to the
character of the Chief Magistrate of the
nation; and | did not hesitate 10 give as
surance 10 the friends Of the Union, with
whom | had intercourse, that MIR. Fill
more might be confidently relied upon as
a man who was altogether Incapable OF
disregardiug his official o5Iigatious, aud
who would be sure TO see the laws faith
fully executed, by whomsoever their in
fraction might be attempted. His first
annual message has since made its APP
pearance, and those who have read that
document, and have observed The bearing
and demeanor Of the President since, will
admit that did not do him more than
Justice in advance of the scenes through
which he has since passed. The effects
of his decisive action have bssatt TO show
themselves III the most striking manner,
and the healing counsels which he SO
seasonabiy ADMINISTERED III hls message,
have already more or less assuaged The
rancor of sectional animosity aud curbed
the RIGHTEOUSNESS of the leaders of faction,
SO that, without exaggeration l may well
say of hun
-"CeIsa sedet EoIus arce
See ptra tenens ,oIie,que animo> e, temporal iras
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
N0DEM0EHEo
Dec. 30, 1850.

THE copartnershp heretofore existing under
i the name of Collins, Little f. Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to the subscribers, by note account, requested
to make immediate payment, as the affairs Of the
firm must be settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration oi the extreme l-nty
-ext-nded TO the customers Of the house during
the continuance Of the copartnership, those who
indebted TO US will attend promptly TO this
call, and save US the unpleasant necessity Of plac
collection. -i.l.
The remaining stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hardware aud Inware will be sold a, very re-
duced Prces, and OH twelve months credit. We
have "a general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash or cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pur.
chases made by either Of the undersigned for ac-
count o: Collins, Little s. Co, as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE & co.
Fulton, Jan. IL. 1851. [3af
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
"Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
Bat not expressed in fancy, rich, not gaudy,
For the apparel oft proelaims the man."
S. S. BOS S, TAILOR.

=. - ID ~ = -, IAlLOh.
n RATEFUL for past favors, still hopes for a
u continuance Of the same. Making fine Goats,
S.; making plain Coats, from 3 10 Sc; making
fine Pan,s,$l so; making plain Pants, to 81 25;
cutting Goats, SO cents; Vests, J5; Pants, 25.
Washington, JAM %, 1851. [3:t
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
DIR. B. Y. .JE TT,

HETElx7 HAS just received from New
ZzkzlAz41 York supply of Fresh Med NJ
GN.NW fcines, as also New Books, Il
of various kinds. amongst which are some elegant
works snit able for presents. general supply of
Stationery kept constantly oil band. all Of which
he offes at the very lowest prices for cash.
Remembering that the time is nop come for
the purchase Of his spring stock, he would earn
esty request all AID every one indebted to him to
make immediate payment
Jan l3, 1851. I2;4
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
@@kN1Is11
Jan. Is, 1850.

E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON,
HAVING permanently located in Camden fof
Ill the practice Of DENTISTRY, will spend part
Of his time in Washington for the same purpose.
He fatters hiPself that he can convince those
that are in need Of dental operation, tha, he 10
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. lie can be consulted at all
hours, except when Occasionally engaged, bv
calling at Schaer's Hotel.
Ang. I, f649-30
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
eU HE N~ @ NJ RE M q
WHITE & GRO UGH,

@A@ HAVE just received and offer IA
X A-J.ior sale well selected stock ~
of Jewelry, consisting Of Gold and Silver Lever
Watches, Gold Guard and Yes: Chains, Ladies'
and Gentem-ns Breastpns and Finger Rings,
Silverware, Cutlery, Periumery. Gold and Silver
SpectacIes Spectacle Cases and Extra Glasses.
Also, very superior lot Of Watch Materials,
which will enable them, as usual, to execute with
neatn-~s and despatch all kinds Of watch repair
ing Don't forget that terms cash.
Jan. |, 1850. I3m
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

DIR. J. ID. CONWAY.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

="Celsa stdet 1f0Ius arce
See ptra tenens; oleque anIIlos I'll temporal lras
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01

PUBLIC MEETING. On Friday evening last, the
Divisions of this City met at Temperance Hall, and
with handsome illuminated transparencies, proceed
ed to the Baptist Church, where, Notwithstanding the
incemency OF the weather, very respectable audi
had assembled, TO hear the Addresses of the
ing. The exercises commenced with prayer by
Rev. Bro. Daniel Cubreth, after which, Bro. q. NJ.
l.. Finch proceeded address the congregation.
Bro F. selected for his subject, the strong claims of
the Order of the Sons of Temperance upon all classes
of the community for Their sympathy and corpora
ton, in riddng the world from the monster evil. In
temperance The speaker made effort TO captivate
the fancy please the of his auditory, but with
strong reasoning and close logical argument appealed
their better ud gmen and their philanthropy and
patriotism, come to the rescue in this noble work
of reform.
Bro. George l.. Gould next introduced, who
took for his theme the miseres of intemperance and
the peculiar adaptation of the Order remove the
evil. The earnest and impressive manner of the
speaker, his rich flow ofthought and beautiful imagery
of speech, commanded the attention of all his
hearers. And while he recounted with vivid elo-
quence the suferngs and degradation incident to in
ebriey. he depicted in still more glowing colors the
beauties and blessings of temperance, benevolence
and broherly love-ihe three great cardinal prlnci
Piles of our Order.
We believe speak the unanimous sentiment of
every one present, when we Say that all were delight
ed with the exercises, and many were convinced as
the truthfulness of the positions assumed and the
arguments advanced, by the speakers on the occa-
sion. Spirit Of the Age.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01
THE BURIAL or LOVE.

BY W. CULLEN BRYANT.
Two dark-eyed maids, at shut of day,
Sat, where river rolled away,
With calm, sad brows, and raven hair,
And one was pale, and both were fair.
Bring flowers. they sang, bring flowers unbKowu,
Bring forest blooms of name unknown,
Bring budding sprays from wood and wild,
To strew the bier of Love, the Child.
Close softly, fondly, while we weep,
His eyes, that death may seem like sleep;
And lay his hands, in sign of rest,
His waxen hands, across his breast.
And make his grave where violets hide,
Where star-fowers strew the rivulet's side,
And blue birds, in the mists of Spring,
Of cloudless skies and Summer sing.
Place him, ye lay him low,
His idle shafts his loosened bow,
The silken band that oft around
His waggish eyes in mirth he wound
But we shall mourn him long, and miss
His ready smile, his ready kiss,
The patter of his little feet,
Sweet frowns, and stammered phrases sweet
And graver looks serene and high,
A light of Heaven in that young eye;
All these will haunt u.s. till the heart
Shall ache-and ache-and tears shall start;
The bow, the band, shall fall to dust,
The shining arrows waste with rust,
But he whom now, from sight of men,
We hide in earth, shall live again;
Shall break these clods, form of light,
With nobler mien and clearer sight,
And in the eternal glory stand,
With those who wait at Coils right hand.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01

Coop CAUSE Advertisement. The more can
did of our Northern brethern-who not being parti-
politicians enjoy the luxury of speaking out
their real enthusiastically admit their astonish-
ment at the patience of the South. While Southern
submissionsts rejoice every scornfu permission
given them to back after clustering, Northern
cannot refrain from applauding their philosophical
eqnanimty under wrongs and insults as unparalleled
as they are unprovoked.
In a recent letter, in response to invitation to
public dinner in New York city, Mr.. Fennimore
Cooper, the distinguished novelist, makes the follow
ing frank admission. Can any Southern Submission
list read the extract subjoin without feeling the
blush of shame crimson his cheek
In reference the demeanor Of the South in regard
to the refusal of the North to surrender fugitive slaves
Mr.. Cooper says:
IL have been astonished at the patience of the
South, connected with the manner in which the free
States generally have treated their direct legal right
to claim fugves, and their high moral right to de-
mand the punishment of those who employ agents to
light the ire-brand in their midst. We have treated
them not only unjustlv, but with cold-hearted
kindness, selfish neglect and Indifference, as much
opposed neighborly feeling is to sound poll
cy. When the South talks of its right to withdraw,
moral right, defer to the justice of the preenson,
| if not to its WISDOM
And this comes from Northern man, who neither
heretofore has protested any peculiar friend
/ ship for the South or its institutions.
| Southern Press.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
NEW YoRK, February 9

NEW York, February "a, 2. NJ.
CONDITION OF THE MARKETS. Flour is steady, but
not active-sales of 1000 barrels Sc 81 6S for
common to straight State brands; Southern 81
SIS; Genesee 4 "a S.. Corn meal 80 123. Rye
-four S,3 81.
The market for wheat is quiet-no sales reported.
Genesee nominal at / IA 81 l6 red CSC. ST. OF.
Corn more active-sales of 10000 bushels at 81
IS cents for yellow mixed IS sc cents. Oats A
AZ cents. Rye 80 cents.
Provisions are frm-sales of 500 barrels pork at
$I2 so for mess. and SO SO for prime. Bacon firm.
Lard 81 So cents.
Groceries quiet-sales sma-receipts of sugar in
creasing. New Orleans 81 81 cents. Molasses
80 81. Coffee quiet-sales small. Rio lO3 II
cents. Rice unchanged.
The cotton market is very much depressed and
prices declined; cent per ID. since Saturday. The
sales are 500 bales ii for middling Upland,
and III cents for middling Orleans, closing dull.
Tobacco presents change. The stock continues
light and holders firm.
Whiskey 2I3 253 cents per gallon.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01
RALEIGH AND CASTOR ROAD.

We publish to-day, for the information of the pub
subscribers, the charter of incorporation of the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company, granted by
the last Legislature; and also invite the attention
Of such feel interest in the matter, to the pro-
ceedngs of the Meeting held in this City Tues
day last, the subject of the reconstruction of said
Road.
1t will be seen that the General Commissioners
have directed Books of Subscription be opened
the first Monday IN March, thereafter as
practicable, Raleigh, Forestville, Franklinton Lou
isburg, Henderson, Oxford, Ridgeway, Warrenton,
Castor, Petersburg, Norfolk, and Richmond; and
that, under Resolution of the Meeting of the old
stockholders and other persons interested, de-
cided that all persons who may wish to subscribe, be
invited to come forward at and do We re-
fer those who desire information the subject gen.
orally, to the charter itself.
The general impression in the Meeting alluded to,
seemed to be. that there doubt the charter
would be accepted and the Road put in good order ;
and gentlemen well qualified, by their information
and experience in such matters to form sound and
reliable opinion the subject, did not hesitate to
express the belief that the stock of t. Company
would pay handsome dividends. Delegates were in
attendance from Petersburg and Norfolk and the as
surances to subscriptions to the work by the people
of these enerprsing communities, were of the most
satisfactory and cheering character.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-01
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS.


The following General Commissioners were in at
tendance Messrs. Duncan Cameron. E. P. Guion,
c. L. Hinton. John S. Eaton, John D. Hawkins ST.,
and w. w. Holden.
On motion, il was directed that Books of subscrip-
ton be opened on the first Monday in March, or as
soon thereafter practicable al the following places,
and that the following gentlemen be appointed to open
said books to wit:
Al Raleigh-R. NJ. Saunders, G. w. Mordecai, E.
P. Guion, and w. W. Holden.
ForestUiHe-James D. Newsom, Hugh Owen, and
DR.. w. NJ. Crenshaw.
FSankkntOn-Allen c. Perry, W. F. Hilliard, and
Joseph kearney.
LouisBurg-John D. Hawkins, ST., DR.. Willie
Perry, Jno. G. King, and P. Hawkins.
Oa1ord-Rhodes N. Herndon, #. B. Venahle, and
Robert B. Gillian.
Henderson-John S. Eaton, P. w. Wyche, and
H. Fl. Burwell.
kins, George D. Baskerville, and DR.. Henry Plum
Warrenton-Dr. Stephen Davis, John v. Cawthon,
John Somervie, and John White.
Goston-W iiam H. Wesson, Edmund Wilkins,
and G. G. Pugh.
Petersburg-D'Arcy Paul. R. B. Boiling, A. G.
Mcllwaine, Edwin James, R. O. Britton, and H.
D. Bird.
Richmond Samuel Mordecai, William B. Ham.
ton, Samuel Marx, Lewis Webb, James B. Dupey,
and William Burr.
NorfoM-Walter H. Taylor. A. Mihado, R. W.
Bowden, E. H. Pegram, P. w. Hinton and James
Gordon.
The following form of subscriptions was SUBMIT.
ed to the Meeting and approved and the gentlemen
above designated were requested, in opening Books
of subscription to this form heading to the
subscriptions respectively:
"We, the undersigned, oblige ourselves to pay fol
the number of shares by subscribed and as annex
ed to respective names. to the Raleigh and Gas
ton Rail Road Company incorporated by the Gen
eral Assembly of North Carolina, at its ession o
185O'51 To be paid to the President and Directors
of said Company. or to its authorized Agent, in sucf
instruments and such time as may be called for o.
directed by the stockholders in general meeting as
! sembled.''
In response to a call made upon him, Mr.. Brittor
addressed the Meeting briefly in relation TO the con
templated work. He said the people of Petersburg
felt deep interest in the reconstruction of the Road
and if they should be cheered by prompt and decidet
action in favor of the enterprise the part of tn
Counties through which the Road run, and, especial
ly, the part of the people Of Raleigh, he though
he could safely say that Petersburg would TAX
100000 of the stock. They might, and he believ
ed they would, if necessary, take more. He spok
with confidence of the value of the investment, an
expressed the opinion that the stock would yie
/ handsome dividends.
| The Meeting then adjourned.
DUNCAN CAMERON, Chairman.
i GEoReE LITTLE, } Secretaries.
w. w. HOLDEN,