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We have received the Biography of
JosErlI LANE by WEsrEnS, from JonS
l.. RoDINsoH, M. c..
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Commodore PERRY is in Newly ork,
awaiting the completion of his arrange
ments for the departure Of the Japan
expedition.
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and thronged around the, Governors
houss; groaning, and shouting, aud
Kissing, and cursing. They hcaped
upon the, chief niagistrate:of the State
ths' most insulting epitilets dcfed
him to come oiit, and shouted. forth
the meaance- -!!that wore heBbut to
show himself, they hang hiaIns high
us Haman, 1t is not Known that Go
vernon johnson was in the executive
mansion, at least he did in no manner
recognize tho presence and. shouts of
the mob; whcrfupon they poured a
4oiley Of pebbles and stones against
the windows Of tho Government House.
at last, wearying of their impotcnt
efforts to execute their wrath upon the
Governor, with Il parting yell they re-
tired from the Capitol square.
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AMERICAN BAPTIST PUnLIcATIoN So
cIErY.-lnc thirtecnth anniversary of
this socictvwas celebrated in Philadcl
Phia on Wednesday. The past year
has been one, of unusual prosperity
The sales 6f'mcrchandise and donations
have amounted to $4,000. More
than forty co}portcurS have been en-
ployed, and there have been issued
furty-thrcc new publications, contain:
ing an nmountof reading matter equal
to ten thousand pages, lSmo.
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y Washington letter says: We
have daily manifestations Of purpose
on the part of both Of the regular old
time parties, 10 withdraw the compro-
mise question as the main issue in the
approaching election of President. and
for the want Of other distinct issue, to
take, as common platiorm.fity- y-one
millions of dollars q year--the amount
Of the plundcr which the victor is to
control.
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SoHs Or TEMPERANCE IN VIRGINIA
The Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance OF Virginia, ut its late
session at Front Royal, unanimously
resolved not to unite, rs an organized
body IN favor of the Maine Law, bnt
to leave the members to act individu.
ally as their judgements might dictate.
There are now over $4,000 mcmbcrs
attached to the Order in the State.
5000 of whom were initiated during
pine months ending the first of Janua-
~. The receipts $3s s,Sl6; and the cx-
pcnscs for benefits $lI,eO}, leaving
So 1913 in cash ON hand. The Grand
Division is to hold an extra session in
Richmond, on the Cd of June, to vel
come the National Division, which
meets there on the 4th, when Cough.
Dow, Carey, White, Delevam, Cham
bers, and other temperance orators are
to be present, aud grand jubilee and
procession to take place. ,frs..t .r#
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TIE ARTEsIAN WELL.-NFc extract
the subjoined from the Savannah Re-
publican of Thursday +
"Will our Charleston contemporaries
inform us what has been the result Of
the effort to obtain water in their city,
by the artcsian we'll? We ask for, in
formation, feeling an interest in the
undertaking, and sincerely wishing
success to it.''
In reply to the above intcrrogatory.
after thanking our cotcmporary for his
good wishes, we would state that the
well has been already excavatcd to the
d-pth of nine hundred or q. thousand
feet, and that Mr.. Weldon, the opera
tor, is now in Philadelphia awaiting
the completion, by Msssrs. Morris,
Taskcr y Morris, Of. that city, Of 1900
feet Of iron tube, to enable him to pro-
coed in his descent. On the arrival <e,f
this Mr.. Weldon will resume the work
with, rs he states. every. prospect Of
succcss.--Charlestom Courier.
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DAMAGE TO THE TonAcCo Cnor.-
A letter to the Louisville Journal,
dated Trenton, Todd county, Ky,
contains the following information:
Perhaps it would be we'll enough
to inform you us Journalist, that the
prospect for a crop Of tobacco in this
county is gloomy indeed. The frosts
and fly have nearly destroyed the
plants. Many farmers have told me
within few days that if all the plants
now: in their beds should come topper,
tcction they could otptant halfa crop"
-a..1-aD,is-rs -rs-----
CoMEr.-lt is said that there is q
Comet or some singular 1uminary, cut
ting strange coper.: in the Western
observation-disclosures direct in the track
of Venus, the evening star, and under
it., We looked for it last evening, but
a,eloud lay between us and tho point
designated by those. who have seen it..
..a SGrannoA Journal.
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INTERESTING AnrEsIAS WR.L.-
There is an Artcsian Well at the Cot
ton Factory of. Matthews, in Dallas
county, Ala, which is ITO feet 10
inches i'll depth, and which discharges
600 gallons of water per minute, or
s64, 900 5s gaA! 5wes, y-folf hours,
/ ssss. aS"asa America. The
water flows ont with such a. force that
if pieces of stone as large, as an egg,
or a half dollar, are thrown in, they.
are Immediately elected. The sand,
gravel, &c, made by the auger are also
forced out by water, which is perfectly
clear, limpid, and pleasant to the taste
The diameter ofltke we'll isa "a little
over six inches, and it is Mr.. Matthews
intention, as soon as he has had It
tubed the entire distance now COM
pleted, to have the boring continued to
a greater depth. This will make it,
it is believed. the mest wonderful Ar
tesian We'll in America. -
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TENNESSEE AwAKE.-The citizens OF
Monroe county, Tenn, have held q
public meeting, at the Court House in
Madisonville, and appointed Delegates
10 the Anderson Railroad Convention.
from each Civil District in the County.
There are 20 Districts, and the whole
number of Delegates is one hundred
and Mirty-eight. They are instructed
to use oil honorable means, to secure
the location of the Road down the Ten
nessee river Oia MadisonviIlc, to some
point OF intersection on the East Ten
nessee and Georgia Railroad, between
McNlinn county line and London.
Anderson Gazette.
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AN lNvErERATE BiGAMIsT. Ann
Eliza Barns, the female swindler and
thief, arrested i'll Philadelphia on " cd
nesday, was committed by the Mayor
on two charges oflarceny and one of
bigamy. 1t has been .ascertaincd that
within year she married four or five
husbands, although scarcely twentyrone
years of age.
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PH1zE F1anr.-One Of these brutal

|. PRIZE FIanT.-One of these brutal
exhibitions came off in the vicinity of
New York on Tuesday, between two
men named Clare and Lees. Clare
was victorious. Leesat the end of the
seventh round received severe blow,
which it was thought had killed him,
when the whole party of, seconds and
spectators took to flight. Clare jump.
ed from the ring and ran with the
crowd, outstripping in speed the best
man. Lees however, recovered in a
short time afterwards, and was accom-
panied by his friends to their boat.
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/. He that blows tue Goals in 1narrels
he has nothing do with, has no right
TO complain if a spark fly i'll his face,
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A Romance in Real Life.

In New York, in 1869, my store was in
Maiden Lane, within three 3oors oftho store
Of John Mowatt, IN extensive dealer in
shoes. His foreman was John Pelsue, who
sat behind the counter, stitching shoes and
waiting on customers as they stepped in
One day a corpse was found in the dock at
the foot of the street. The coroner took the
iurymeu from the ~neighborhood, and among
them John Mowatt, and his foreman, John
Pelsue. The corpse lay on the table in the
centre Of the room. Some Of the jurymen
remarked that rs soon as John Polsue hook
ed on the corpse he started, turned pale, and
looked as if going to faint. lie rallied,
occasioncd some curious remarks. The jury
having rendered averdict of death by drown
ing, were discharged. Mowatt turned
around to look for his forman but behold, he
was not there. lie stepped out of doors,
and saw him high up the street, on a half
run, when he quickly turned a corner
All sorts of inquiries were made, but moth
lug could be heard ofhim. This, with his
turning pale at the view Of the corpse occa.
stoned some strange surmises among the iu-
rors for many days afterwards. John Mo
watt was a bachelor of thirty-fvo, and Pei
sue had seen thirty summers.
On a certain day, about one month there.
after, a lady in deep mourning stepped into
Mowatt's store, and asked for a pair ofshoos
While John was trying how the shoe fitted,
the lady inquired
You had a man in your store, John
Peisue by name-what has become of him?
Yes said Mowatt, but what has become
OF him | would give a good deal to learn.
Strange replied the lady. And yor
have not seen him since?'
NO replied Mowatt, 1 have not sect
him since
Yes, you have seen him, replied the la
dy.
L certainly said Mowatt, would no
contradict a lady Of your appearance !; bu
l have not seen him to my knowledge
Well, them says she, | am John Pc
sue, and that subject on whom we held tn
inquest was the corpse Of my husband. NJ
family name is Randall. was born in Phi
adelphia. l married against the wishes
my p%qrents) John Conner, a sober, industr
Gus man, by trade a shoemaker. He too
to drinking neglected bis business, an
n C struck me while in liquor. We ha
no family so resolved, while we wei
stitching shoes together, to learn his trac
and leave him. l soon made a passab
shoe. when | assumed the male attire, con
to New York, and you gave me work as
founded. q uumd
Well, madam says John. what >,
your plans for the future. - -" u
have not formed any plans,
WE'LL says John, 4 Ike Won
neyman, and when foreman l was nlospo5
suppose we go into partnership for life ,
In iorty-eight hours thereafter thew wor
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NlLONE'S LITERY STIBLB.

xIAHE subscriber has again taken charge Of his
Z Livery Stable on Wilmington Street, and
inends to give his personal attention to the man
agement Of the establishment. He begs the
support Of his old friends IN this honest effort to
serve the public, and provide for himself and
family.
Drovers will find at Malone's Stables a conve
nient and economical stopping place fer them
selves, their servants and their horses or mules.
Travellers viii find here excellent attention
paid to their horses during theil s%ojourn in the
City at any Of the Hotels.
Gentlemen ofthe City will find here good and
cheap board for their pleasure horses by the day,
week, month or year.
Ladies shaI! i, be accommodated npon short no
~ WIZ S"iiidSe anu uOrr~vp~--
tending evening parties.
And horses and mules for hire, are on handpr
all times ir journies to nsighboring places, and
they viii be furnished with careful, sober. honest
drivers upon moderate terms.
JOHN MALONE.
Raleigh, June 10. 1852. Al
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n e. Fashionable Jewelry Store.
PALMER N RAMSAY.
Dealers an Gold and H.. ma..I

heaters On cold and .SiIUer Matches.
ALL KINDS Of JEWELRY, the LATEST STYLES
SILVER AND PLATED WARE. CUTLERY
Pertnmery, Fancy Goods, and Clocks.
FHNHE subscribers are now receiving their Fall
Il purchase, which is one of the most exfen-
slye ever offered for sale in the State. Consist.
ing of
lOO Gold and Silver Watches,
Large collection of Gold Chains Seals and Eovs
A fine lot of Diamond Rings and Pins.
Fashionable Earrings, Breastpins and Rinps.
Bracelets, Cuff Pins and Armlets,
Very large assortment of Gold, Silver and
Steel Spectacles,
Gold and Silver Thimbles.
(. Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens and Iocketa
Steel Pens and Keys, Razors, Strops and Pen
Knives,
Silver Table, Deserts and Tea Spoons,
Ladies. Forks and Butter Knives, and Pickle
Knives and Forks.
CastoIS, Candlesticks, Shutters and TRAYS.
Baskets, Walters, Coffee Urns
Gerondoles, Coral and Card Cases,
Perfumery and Fancy Goods
All kinds of Watches, Jewelry and Clocks re-
paired in our usual manner.
October 4, 1882. G.
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Selected Articles.
BE KIND.

92 aAAAVGa
Couldmankind bat realize how much they
can increase their own felicity, andhowmuch
real happiness every one can strew in the
pathway of life, to all with whom he may
chance to meet, by exercising true charity,
there would be no necessity Of urging any
one to be kind. Yet it is to be feared, that
not only mankind in general, but even a
large portion of professed christians, in this
respect forget the example Of their Saviour,
who was ever kind even to bis most bitter
enemies. And what could we not accom-
plish in striving to cultivate III our hearts the
feelings which prompted him, even upon the
cross, to say, Father forgive them, they
know not what they do q
Has a son become disobedient, and for
gotten the precepts taught him in childhood,
by maternal lips ?-let these precepts be
kindly repeated, and if necessary let him be
chastened in love. Has a brother become
reckless and hayward ?-let a sisters kind
ness lead him to respect her if not himself,
and induce him to turn his feet into the path
Of the just, which alone leadeth to true hap
piness. Has a sister, once loved and respcc
ted by all around wandered from the path o.
rectitude ?-let a brother buoy up, as il
were, her dropping spirits, and save her fen
an untimely grave.
Who of us have not witnessed the ex
p%ressions of joy which fits across the sac
countenance Of q child, because of a kline
word spoken 2 Does not our experienc,
plainly testify that we are most easily infu
eneed to we'll doing by expressions of kind
ness3 What heart is so hard that it can
not be softened, and directed into the pat
OF virtue and partly by the exercise of kind
ness and affection? And, that it will nc
brighten with JOY in the presence Of biz
whose kindness is manifested, not only b
his ways and actions, but also shines OF
through the very windows of the soul, an
sheds a halo of delight upon all around?
Let US all, therefore, carefully consid,
how many Of our fellow mortals might ha,
been saved from the drunkard's grave,
from the felon's doom, had some kind hea
been nearto assist them in the hour of tri
And let US see to it, that no one is wor
than lost to society, ana- his precious sc
lost to all eternity, because we were unkir
But rather let us ever remember that oh
ity suffereth long and is kind" and that
we have not charity we are nothing"
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Blake Fire and Waterproof Paint

Blake Fire and Waterproof Paint.
GONE idea may be formed of the usefulness
D of this truly wonderful Paint, and the ex-
tent to which it is used, from the fact, that
within a few months past, | have sold upwards
of 5000 pounds, and have this day ordered
$4,000 pounds more. 1t has given entire sat
isfactior, and all who have houses 10 paint,
will consult their interest by using it.-It is
the cheapest and most durable paint ever used.
II have Collins Patent Reined Paint Oil,
which is used for mixing with the paint at less
than half the price Of Linseed oil, and just as
goad. The paint and oil, | am prepared to sell
at New York and Philadelphia prices, after ad-
ding freight.
All orders from town and country thankfully
eceived and promptly executed by
P. F. PESCUD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Raleigh, Nav I6, 1852. 5
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
. F. PESCUD invites the attention of his
I friends and Dealers generally, to his assert
mentof FoREIGN and DOMESTIC MEDICINES
PAINTS, CHS, ~PERFUMERy, DYE STUFFs, Sc,
which have been selected with great care, and
purchased on the most favorable terms from
Importers and Manufacturers. He is therefore
enabled to offer his Stock as low as articles Of
the same quality can be procured in any mar
ket.
Thankful for the very liberal support he has
heretofore received, he hopes still TO merit a
continuance Of this patronage.
All Orders will be promptly attended to, and
Prescriptions carefully put up at all hours Of
the day or night.
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Temperance N0fiee-

Oh. JOHN I. WALSH, will Lecture IN
IT nemPerance, at the new TEMPERAECF
m bafana IN Edgecombe County, on FRIDAY
T TIlofe the second Lords dayin November
| ne trends of Temperance in that ree;on
VIII please make this appointment cener9IIv
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EIOgRTnIa

s hereby given that application will be made
- to the General Assembly of North Carolina
for amendment to the Charter of !" The Johnston
Little River Manufacturing Company"
RICHARD D. MEADER, Presf.
Oct. 1852, q
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married. She was a fine looking woman
and might have passed for twenty-five.
This, perhaps is the first Instance on re-
cord Of a woman's sitting as a coroner 5 Jury
man on the corpse of her .husbana. Inc
above is a simple tale of truth. | was wit
ness tnnr6 } b d EFF ooTE:-Foote, the well
known manager and actor, was a wit of the
first water. A gentleman once praising in bis
presence, the personal charms of a very plain
woman, the latter asked, And why don't
you lay claim to such an accomplished
beauty q 4 2 exclaimed the other; what
right have I to her 2 Every right by the
law ofnations, as the first discoverer' was
the reply.
On another occasion, Foote, who had Just
returned from a trip to Ireland was praisino
the hospitality Of the people. A gentleman
present inquired whether he had ever beer
in Cork. No, SIR said lie quickly, but
have seen a great many drawings oft
Lord H., who was much addicted to tn,
bottle, on an evening previous to a masquer
night, asked Foote what new characters h
could appear in to advantage. New charsc
ter =? repeated the wit, pausing for a momer
suppose my lord, you 60 sober.
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Manufacturing,

Boot and Shoe Making, of every de-
seription done at Henry Porterg Establishment
The best of workmen, frst-rate material, and
-0T Prices. He don't intend to be lndersold
Do Findings, for the trade, in great album
dance. and of every description, for sale cheap.
neIgh' Oct. II, 1907 7-4W
O. Star. Standard, Register weekly 4 weeks
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Hats, Gaps, Bonnents, Boots g. Shoes

And many other articles not nam ed ; all of
Bhich be is determined to sell at his usual low
new and cheap Goods 10 give him a call at his
stand, three doors above MIR. R. Smiths. where
he will be found ready and willing to serve his
customers. He returns his sincere thanks to the
citizens of Raleigh and surrounding country for
past patronage, and hopes to merit the coniinn-
ance of the same.
Raleigh, Sept. IT, 1852. .
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P9Gq'g CORNER.

@EZC@C
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE
He cast a lingering look behind,
AT his loved, his happy home.
And as he left his parents kind,
Atear to his eyes did comel--
AND ~ the bright, the murm'ring brook,
Near which he passed youths hours,
He wept: well might he weep,
To leave his lovely Tyrol home,
To cross the dark, the stormy deep,
In stranger lands to roam.
He said-no more, o! Tyrol, viii I see
Thy roaring torrents fall,
Or thy fearless vulture fly so free,
Where ayalanches roll.
The finger Of bitter t%aunting scorn
Points at the minstrel poor
And the minstrel, rich in Tyrol born;
Begs bread from door to door.
Raleigh, Oct. 1852. SPES.
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GQll Qn09f)inttt Ooo0a,
7. r. FENTRESS,
MuRGMAME Or ;

No. Is, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NO.
TTNHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
public that he has removed his place of bust
ness to his old stand, lately rebuilt, Fayetteville St.,
where he is now prepared for the Fall and Winter
trade, with a largely increased stock of Goods. His
Goods are of the latest importations, and were pur-
chased by himself in person IN New York. His
stock consists inpart of
CLorHs, super black French Of most approved
make and finish, of all prices.
Fancy brown, olive, green, blue, mulberry and
other colored cloths.
Black CAsINEREs Of the most celebrated manu-
facture and at various prices.
Fancy French, English, Scottish and American
Casimeres.
Fancy VEsr1res, a large assortment of silk Cash
meres.
Fancy silk velvet, plush and satin vestings.
WifitEo figured and Fancy tinsellod satin vo-a
selected expressly FOR bridal occasions, and also, fer
The above Goods viii be made up in the best and
| most fashionable style, and aI garments made by
the subscriber arc warranted in every respect to TT.
Also general assortment of fancy articles, such
as CraYats, stocks, gloves, handkerchiefs, silk ano
nerino undersliirts, and drawers, and patent hal
hose. dress shirts and collars, and various other ar
tfcles usually found in similar establishments.
Also. on hand q splendid assortment of READY
9 NAnr C1oTgIyG, embracing every variety Of coats
\ pants, and vests, made in the most fashionable styl
and warranted in every respect.
. The subscriber is determined to offer az good ba1
gains as any similar establishment South of the PC
tomac. Cali upon him, examine his stock, and the
# be your own judge.
" The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to h
friends and customers for choir liberal patronage d1
2 ring the II years he has been il business.
y The subscriber would inform ais cuptomers that
/" has in his employment Mr.. BOURBON SaITl
le whose qualifications as a cutter cannot be surPasse
N The Paris and American fashions Of 1857 0j, 1
. Foil and Winter, lust received.
: nc The subscriber wishes to employ two 50
III iourneymen; and he also wishes IN apprentice bC
The hoy must come well recommended.
rv UetoDGT LII, 1897. g.
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WORKS

Aa4EAAANW WWNAGo
Carpenter On A1cokoi.-The use and abuse
OF Alcoholic Liquors IN health and disease. A
Prize Essay-By William B. Carpenter, M.
r. ST. G. S.-Author of Princi-
pies of Human Physiology. &c. &c. so cts.
Bacchus-A Prize Essay-0n the nature,
Writineass@ee{65na Esd eddbieSesFFss Of ~ddppttegma DsaFaanHce, b.X
perance and the Liquor Traffic, by Charles Jew
EFT NJ. D.. so
For sale by
Raleigh, Oct. 21st. 1851.
Also a very extensive collection of Theological,
Law, Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books
generally--Blank Books and Stationary all Of
which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
Call and examine.
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II. B1GGs' NORTH CAROLINA
CLOTHING AND FURMISHIN,
Cheap Cash Store.

5mHE Members of the Legislature n os
e visiting the City, are invited TO cal
: VERY fine assortment Of 81
MADE CLOTHING, andFURNISHfkuvyl
Tor gentlemen. consisting in part of fnelD
md under Shirts, of nearly all qualiddS
styles, Drawers, HalfHoes, Pocket Hank
Cravats, Ties and Stocks, in great variety, e.
and Suspenders, of all kinds. Dressing CIV
which are so necessary to ones comfort. a
a very superior lot of Dress Hats. II
Call at No. 10, FayetteyilPt
n, B.. When the measure is taken a I'D
is warranted in every instance. j.. 1
Raleigh Sent. d. 1852. 4w