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The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01
FROM CALIFORNIA.
New York. Feb. l8.

The steamship Crescent City, Captain
Stoddard. from Chagrrs. 9Th inst. ant
with San Francisco dates to The 5ih u!t
arrived here At 5 o'clock this afternoon.
She brings aiS passengers.
| The steamship New Orleans arrived a,
Panama on the 2.I, with three hundred
thousand dollars in gold dust on freight,
| and 295 passengers.
The steamship Antelope arrived at Pa
mama on the 4th, with three hundred thou
sand dollars i'll gold dust, and $50 passen-
gers.
The steamship Unicorn, with the United
States mails aud six hundred thousand
dollars in gold dust, left San Francisco on
the 5th ult, bat had not arrived at Pana-
ma on the 5th inst.
From the Pacific News Of the 18th VIC
| learn that the assembling Of the Legisla.
ture has naturally attracted much atten-
ton. and its results are looked for with
onsiicrable interest.
Gov. Burnet'~ message is of a reforma-
tory and progressive order. He mak es
many ]udlcIous recommendations. aud
warmly commends Mr. Broderick. who was
chosen president Of the senate on the first
ballot.
The political complexion of the legisla-
ture has not been determined yet by a
test vote. on a question which involves the
election of United States senator.
day for the assembly in joint conven-
ton. to elect a United States senator in
place Of Colonel Fremont, has not yet been
Determined on. but the vote will probably
be taken about the middle Of February.
The chances are that democrat will be
elected
Business throughout California is ex-
tre.nely dull, and in many instances goods
have been sold below first cost in New
York. This state Of things, how ever, it is
predicted, cannot last long.
A project is on foot to light the city Of
San Francisco with gas.
Thomas Butler KING. the new collector
Of the port, has entered upon his duties.
lie was warmly welcomed to the city.
The value ot real estate in San Francisco
city and county is seventeen millions of
dollars. The aggregate Of tax is two hun
dred and thirty four thousand three hun
dresi aud thirty eight dollars.
The Crescent CITY does not bring any
mails. =
improvements are rapidly progressing in
Oregon.
Much excitement prevailed relative to
the reports Ol tHc ihucusc IICneS ~ the
black sand found in the reg lion of the Kala-
math river. 4 company had been formed
tor the colec ton of the same and deter
mining the value. Many vessels had been
fitted out, and others had sailed Tor this
spot. 1t is sad that if one half Of the csti-
mates are we'll founded. the treasures in
the black sand are sufficient to give each
adventurer fortune.
San Francisco Markets, Jan. 15.-The
-four market is dull-sales tn satisfactory
extent could probably be made at SO per
cwt Boots and shoes are sold at cost and
charges, and are considered we'll sold.
Lumber is unchanged. Coal and cnff,e
are declining. Clothingis very abundant.
Domes,ics dull. Provisions quiet and
dull.
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The Boston .Nzue Cuse.- .Arrest Of EH<ur
Wright and others.

ne BOSTON, oF.tVe JUSe' t1TTeSI OF EZk<UT
Wright and others.
BosroN. Feb. 1S-United States Attor-
ney Lunt appeared before the United
States commissioner. Mr. Hallett, yester-
day and complained Of Charles G. Davis.
young lawyer, and Eiizur Wright, the
editor aud proprietor ut the Common we Ith
ncwspa per, published in this city. charging
them !" Il, aiding and abetting the fugitive
slave Shadrack to escape from the court
house on Saturday last. They were bo,i,
Immediately arrested, and gave bail in
$4,000, to appear Tor examination. Mr.
Wright was IN the courtroom VIII en- the
negroes burst in, and Mr. Davis was passing
out at the moment they seized the door.
A. Tuckerman, the rinsleader Of the
riots, was arrested in this city this morn
ing.
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HATS & CAPS.

l would respectfully call the attention Of my
friends and the public generally to my new and
large st ock of H ats and Caps. Having selected
them with great care, feel assured that if there
is any thing in the shape of hat, cap or turban.
to please the public, they Can be suited at my
store north east corner Market Square, Green
street.
am prepared to furnish country merchants at
wholesale on the most reasonable terms. [ in
tend selling for very small profits.
DAVID GEE.
Sept 21, 1850.
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FAYETTEVILLE. n. c..


CO. George Thompson, the English abolition-
ist. made an appointment to speak at Springfield
Mass, A portion of the patriotic citizens of that
place determined that he should not do so, and
gave him sufficient evidence thereof. An effigy
of $ John Bull and another of George Thomp-
son. was suspended from a tree, and handbiil
issued, calling on the ''regulators :" to turn out
and drive the miscreant from the soil
GIVE us the Springfield people forever!
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ny WIN, II. BAXNE.

90 Persons who advertise in the new pa h ~ ~
always mark their advertise WI. VII. ns IL. ~ "a
nsertions otherwise forget ans let the al
vertisemeut logger necessary. anu "heh the
hill t no settled there something said about the
cosr And article advertised TOT SALE WHEN 1T
.ver1iser attend to taking it out of
the - because mseads the readers of the
besides running him to more cost
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01

Organic substance not estimated. con-
tanning L per cent. Of matter not i"s"!u-
BILE in water; soluble sails Of iron in small
quantities and water.
70 question End. | answer. | have
witnessed its best effects on the wheat
crop. though | have many certificates
proving its usefulness on corn, sweet po-
tatoes, buckwheat. and barley. In the
month If March. 1850. l made the tour Of
Long Island. y. Y. While passing along
on he South side of the Island. iron, West
to East, where the soil il quite sandy.
noticed the wheat fields were clothed in
verdure such as had no thought Of seeing
SO early in tina season. Seldom have
seen a more luxuriant growth even in the
month Of May. on loamy soils This. 1
was repeatedly told. was the result Of an
application of about $50 lbs Of Guanu per
acre. Similar results from its use have
been manifested in New Jersey. Gen.
Udail, ! prominent farmer, near Baby zion.
L. 4, assured me that he received larger
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01
NEW STOCK.

The subscriber has just received. and wants
to sell,
Best Sperm Candles,
Table Mustard,
Chewing Tobacco,
Mess Pork,
No. 3 Mackerel,
No. & ? do in half barrels.
Fayetteville mould Candles, made Of
southern talow.
Blacksmiths', Carpenters and Coop
ers' Tools,
New crop Molasses,
Best Sugar and Coffee.
And many other articles, including Hollow ware.
Hats Shoes Boots, &C, all of which will be
sold low for cash bartered.
SAMPSON BOON
Feb. %, 1851 626-6t
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FORWARDING AGENCY.

THE undersigned respectfully informs Mer
chants in the interior, that he is pre- pared with
large Warehouses at the River, where Goods will
be stored free from the danger Of fire.
Goods will be forwarded al the usual Com
mission, and charges for Drayage less than half
the rates up town.
T. S. LUTTEhLOH.
Fayetteville, Feb. %, 1851. 626-3t
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Any blank printed to order which has more
matter in it than is usual in blanks printed for
the above prices. will be charged extra accord
ing the mount OF matter, or the fahcy-work
directed to be done. In like manner. u blauK
containing but few lines OF matter to the sheet
will be charged less price.
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POST OFFICE INFORMATION

A single letter means any weighing ounce
avoldrupois or less. A letter weig Ching over o.
and less than isregarded as i letters.
Newspaper, means paper of 1900 square in
ches or less.
No P. NJ. can frank letter weighing over !.
ounce, except on 'official Business
Postage on letters from any Office in the L. s.,
to and from California, or our Territories on the
Pacific, 40 cents prepaid not. Newspapers
and pamphlets cents each, sea postage, and the
inland Postage to be added. ifanv.
p. MS whose CONS were $500 or less for the
year ending June 80, 1850. can send and receive
written letters free, not weighing / OK.
each on their own private business.-They can
S. possessions, but not beyond.
Postage letters to China, &c. may be is
cents As cents.
Postage regular transient papers, or i
cents, and so per cent. commission on them.
Total postage on papers to Great Britain
cents. cents to be paid in each country; to any
place through Great Britain cents, prepaid.
The Postage on letters, to or from Great Brit
ain is 24 cts, the single rate.
The franking privilege travels with its pos
sessor.' A Postmaster frank through any
office he may pass in travelling. but he cannot
send franked letters from his office at the
time.
Postmasters whose annual compensation IS not
over $500, may frank names of subscribers and
money to newspapers.
Postmasters entitled by law to the follow
ing comm ssons on the amount of letter postages
and in due proport ion of any fractional part of
quarter but Postmaster receive a larger
c"np ion from commissions than $500 per
a 3rtp
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LIVERY STABLE.

The subscriber informs the public that he
keeps HORSES and VEHICLES for hire. and is
prepared to furnish conveyances TO neighboring
towns and villages. His stock is good. and dr-
vers careful. He will also board horses at mod
crate prices. Apply to
j. w. POWERS, Agt.,
Who also keeps good supply of GROCERIES
Of the best quaIity
70 A few Boarders can be ac-
commodated, with or without lodging, by ap
plying to ]. W. POWERS.
Oct. 10, 1880. If
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7ER.uS Or
ArvEETIExN0S 0S

! One squareoft ftwenf n
lines or less, for one IN
ltion, 60 cents ; every spb :
seouentinsertion, 30 cent I
.xcept it remainin for &y.
sralmonths, when II VIII
oe charged SO for tR
months, ~ for three
$40 for twelve months.
I @- Liberal deduction
;far large advertisements
10y the year orsix morths
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01

The Cape Fear Steamboat Company's Steamer
CHATHAM will run regularly between Will
mington and Fayetteville, commencing on Mon
day the 9th misunderstanding Fayetteville every
Monday and Thursday at o'clock, M, and
arriving at Wilmington same evening: giving
the next morning at 9 o'clock. And leave
Wilmington on Tuesdays and Fridays, at oclk
p. M, giving passengers by the cars, which ar
rive at Wilmington at | o'clock, daily. an oppor-
tunity to take the Boat to Fayetteville.
The Steamer GOV. GRAHAM, with the Tow
Boats belonging to the line, will run in connex-
ion with the Chatham, making or more trips
a week. as circumstances may require
Passengers and freighters may rely upon the
the above arrangement. 1t is hoped that the
necessary expenses to be incurred by this az
rangement will be rewarded bv an incr eased pat
ronage; otherwise, a loss will probably be sus-
tanned by the Company, which will lead to dis
continuance of regular time of running.
JNO. D. WILLIAMS, Agent
Cape Fear Steamboat Co.
Fayetteville, Jan'y rs, 1850. 622-tf
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PRICES OF
"@ "@A TN WA &D
AT THE CAROLlNlAN OFFICE.
From and after the 1 st of Sent. 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 $Sl so per qure, thus
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01

a commission of so per cent, is allowed on
postage of Newspapers, Pamphlets, and Maga-
zines; also two cents is allowed for the delivery
of each free letter, excepting free packets of
printed matter. such Speeches, &c, though
made up in letter form,) to officers where the
commission does not amt to $500
On letters received for distribution at such
Offices designated for that purpose by the
Postmaster General, commission of per cent
is alIo,. ed. Postmasters whose annual compen-
sation is not 5000 may frank names OF sub
scriber> and money to editors.
At offices where the mail Is regularly to arrive
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the evening
and 5 O'Clock in the morning, so instead of 40
per cent is allow ed on the first &l0O Of letter
postage.
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NCOUR AGE
Southern Mechanics.


Southern Mechanics.
The subscribers respectfully announce to the
citizens of Fayetteville and the surrounding
country, that they have commenced the
Carriage Making Business,
at the old stand, formerly occupied by Simpson
& McLanchin, Zone door below A. A. Nc
Kethan's,) where they are now prepared to manu-
facture to order all kinds Of RIDING VEIL
Giles, from Sulkey or Buggy, to nine passen-
ger Coach; which, for style and durability. shall
not lie surpassed by any establishment IN the
place.
They hope by a strict attention to business.
and desire to please all who may favor them
with call, to merit share Of the public pat
ronage.
m- REPAIRING neatly executed at short
notice, and at lower prices than any other estab-
lishment in The place.
THOMAS v. WHITE,
JUNlUS g. RABOTEAU.
WANTED-5,O 900 white oak Spokes,
for which liberal price will be paid.
Fayetteville, Feb %, 1851 tt
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Table Of postages.

12oz Il OF L ozs o.
Letters tters over "e 900 zoo mien mil ' lo 20 4o 80
Dropped letters, p 2 p
Letters by British mails, 2 4Sl 96l ia
Newspapers not over 100 miles,
within the State, for each
sheet or supplement, cent.
Do. over 100 miles and out of the
State, II cts.
To be prepaid if not sent from
the office of publication
Pamphlets, Magazines. Perodi
Gals and all other printed mat
ter, except as be fore and under
mentioned-for each not over oz COZ 800 OF
"a 3. 4; 5.
A fraction of not to be
regarded.
Circulars and handbills not
single cap size and unsealed-
Ito be prepaId) 3cents.
The Cunard line of steamers is under contract
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
tract with the United States, and all the postage
except , cents letters carried out oy this
line, is ed by the U States.
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From the Wilmington Journal.

MEssRs ED1roKs-Ailow me through
your journal to answer the following ques-
tions, which are often proposed, relative
to the properties and uses of Guano
1st. What are its constituent prOpur-
tons
Cd. On what crops does it act the best !?
Sd. Is it best used alone. or in combina-
ton with other substances
4th. If best combined. with what?
5th. In what manner should it be ap-
piled to the corn crop?
9th Is it lastin. in its effects. and when
procured in an auulterated state?
lna",wer to question lst, | give the
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1851-03-01
A. SHERMAN.

2. S In one Of his agricultural lec-
lures. Professor Mapes, of n. j.. gave it
as his opinion that one ton Of pure Peru
wan Gnano, which might be had at the
above named housc. was worth n,ore than
TWEEN ~ loads of barn-yard manure.
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A Printing Establishment for Sale.

THE TEMPERANCE COMMUNICATOR, -
published in this town, is defunct; and we, az
Trustees. offer the establishment for sale. The
press and types and furniture are here and IN
good condition, and we would give great bar
gin in the sale of them.
EARLY applications are invired.
T. M. BEASLEY.
A. M CAMPBELL. ss
H.POTTER-
Fayetteville, Feb IS, 1851
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LAW NOTICE.
ARCHIBALD A. T. SMITH

Has taken an Office on Anderson street, nearly
opposite the Fayetteville Hotel. He will attend
to the collection of claims and law business gen.
orally and especially to the taking of accounts
of executors, administrators, guardians and part
ners, either in suit or otherwise.
Jan'y II, 1851
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19
said that they had; but others replied that

said that they had; but others replied that
they had 10 coffee. The commandment I'M
mediately inquired the reason OF hIs suhordi-
nate. who stated that those who had been
confined there on the previous evening came
TOO late to he provided for on that morning
but they would have their allowance Of cof-
fee at dinner. He stated that the Others
had been provided for according to the or
der.
1t may be proper TO add, that the prisoners
appeared 10 be in good health, and by no
means so much reduced as the exposure and
hardship would seem TO warrant. They
even appeared TO be cheerful, which may
have been the effect Of their relief from a
condition Of far greater anxiety and suffering
experienced during their wandering upon the
Island.
! should have stated that my first lleu;en-
ant. Mr.. Taylor, was with me during this in
terview.
: The whole number of prisoners including
those not yet brought TO Havana, is officially
stated to be about 100.
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Wac WANTS NEw CLoruEs.--By the adver-
tisement of Mr.. d s. Anderson il will be seen
that he has now on hand full assortment OF Fall
and Winter Goods, comprising the finest cloths,
Overcoatings, Doeskins, Vcstings, Tailor's trim
mings. &C., &c. Mr.. Anderson is prepared to
make new garments ofevery description in the
most fashionable Style at the shortest notice and
on the most reasonable terms. He has just re-
ceived the Fall Fashion Plates, and can execute
as reat work and make as good fits as the tai!ors
of Louisville and Cincinnati. We know tha
from trial Call and see him at his shop oppo
site ]. II. Maghee & Co.'S store, First street
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COncert HAL. &c .

In the third story Mr.. Foster's fine new
building, is u large and elegant Concert Hall,
room more needed in Evansville than any
other which could be mentioned. We should
have had Hall similar to this years ago,
for the pleasure and comfort Of our ciiizens.-
We are an advocate Of mingling a little pleas
ure with much business, and are not willing
to envy those who think Of nothing else but
business, nor disposed to place them in any
higher scale of humanity than those who give
pleasure as well as business, its hour. So
we rejoice at the completion of an elegant,
Hall suitable for hops" or concerts, and be-
lieve 1t will repay the enterprise of the
builder 1t will be ninety by twenty feet
and accessible by broad flight Of stairs en-
tering from the rear part OF the building on
First street. The ceiling is high. and the
room airy. The arrangement OF this build
ing is excellent. Foster e. Browns Store
will have on opening on Main street, second
door from the corner, and also another on
First street, back Of the corner room, and
uniting with the other store room. The
couaiing room is back Of both rooms, and
contains walled up safe, 81 fixed that the
very walls of the building might tumble, yet
1t would remain firm. Above the corner
store is range of Offices, accessible either by
the inner stairway, or by piazza on the
outside of tie building, running the whole
length of the house, upon which the office
doors open. For law Offices, or anything o
the kind these rooms will be delightful
Every portion oil the building is made avail
able, and we have no doubt will be speedily
put 10 use. The house itself is an ornamen
to the city.
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1t becomes our melancholy duty this
week TO record the death of this old and
well known citizen. which occurred on Mon
day. the 9Th inst. AZ his residence n short die
tance below this place. The deceased was
a highly respected ard worthy citizen. pos
sessing the esteem aud regard of all who
knew hin. He Was an exemplary member
and minister of the Baptist church. and bears
with him the sincere regard of all who knew
him. mingled with deep regret at his depart
ure TO the spirit land. Most sincerely do we
sympahize with his bereav, d firmly.
Udrrick Democrat
The Rev Jesse Lane was a brother to
Gen. Lane. and generally esteemed. His
friends will hear Of his death with regret.
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New Fall and Winter Goods!
ID. 8. ANDERSON,

On First street, first door beLW Post Otcs)
HAS just received, and is now opening large
II assortment OF fashionable gods, suited 70 the
FAL, AND WINTER TRADE. consisting in part Of blk,
blue, green, olive, claret and brown
French, German 4 American Cloths,:
twil'ed and plain. Also, great variety Of
OvercOatings,
German beavers, super blue and drab Kerseys, blue
blanke, coating, pilot cloths, &.
French and German
Black DecSkfnS,
Wool and piece black Csssimers Of ever quality,
fancy Cassimers and Doeskins d the latest and
most fashionable style.
VESTINGS,
Elegant style London Cashmeres aad sslentines.
plain Silk Velvet Veslngs, figured and plain blk
Satin and Silk do,
TailoTs' Trimmings,
OF every description; super wool Innings for over.
coats. plain and figured alpaca serges, mohar lus-
tres, &c.
1rThe attention Of m, customers. and the public
generally is invited examination OF the shove
goods, which have been selected with great care,
and will be sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.
Garments Of every descriptions made osdeg in
the very best manner, and warranted 10 H..
sept 49, lwd ftrtf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19

WHEAT AND CoRN.-The Trustees of the Wa
bash and Erie Canal in their semi-annual report,
just issued, state that the crops of wheat and corn
on the ground are larger this year than were ever
known before, the entire length of the Canal So
far as We are informed from different quarters,
the crops are excellent in almost every part OF
Indiana. They are entirely so in this region
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19

TMr. Phillip r. Rausech is building
two fine dwellings on First street. just beyond
the Episcopal church. They will be great
improvement to that portion Of the city, ne
they are built 10 the most substantial man.
ner, and will be large dwellings.
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sI The Louisville Journal of Monday says
navigation is not impeded on the river above,
six stern wheel boats having arrived in one day.
II navigation be not impeded, why don't the
larger boats runs Some pretty large boats pass
Evansville, yet we consider navigation very
much impeaed, though not stopped.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19

10 The Washington and Shenandoah
arrived here yesterday morning. The first,
left Louisville Sunday evening, and second
Monday morning. The Shenandoah broke
her wheel coming down, and injured her hull
by running on an anchor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19

OT John Lee an Irshm an. was killed al
the house ola Mr.. Pruit, seven or eight miles
southeast Of Warsaw ILL.,, few days since.
He was staying all mig hit at Fruits residence
with friend. and was placed on the floor to
sleep. Next morning, Pruit suspected some
improper intercourse with his wife, struck
Lee on the head with a stick of wood and
~. Pruit was taken and committed
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-09-19

IL The Lady Franklin arrived here from
Louisville yesterday, leaving that city the day
previous-the only boat which has done such ;
thing Ter week past. We thank Mr.. John M
Pendleron, clerk, Tor papers.