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EQUAL SUFFRAGE.

We publish to-day the Proclamation of Gov. Reid,
setting forth the Equal Suffrage Act before the people
ofhe State accordance with the law of last session.
If this Act should be confirmed by two-;hirds of
the next Assembly, it will then be submitted to the
people of the State for their approval rejection at
the polls
This great measure is now in fair way to become
part of the fundamental law-indeed, we look upon
its passage at the next session, and its subsequent
approval by the people, as certain.
Gov. Reid has had the proud privilege of orgina-
ting it, of proclaming it 10 the people over his own
signature great question for their consideration
and decision at the next August elections; and we
have no doubt he will enjoy the satisfaction of seeing
II, in due time, part Of the State Constitution.
Butlf by possibility. ii should be defeated at any
time hereafter, we pledge ourselves to take it up
and press it upon the public mind, until it triumphs.
We hope the people will have an eye to this measure
In bringing forward candidates for the next Assem-
bly,.
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CONGRESS.

In the House of Representatives, on the 3lst De-
cember, the debate continued on the proposition
to introduce Kossuth to that body. number of mo-
tons were made and amendments offered, and speech
es delivered; but final action was had. Among
other amendments which were offered, Mr.. Venable
proposed "that the Speaker be authorized to invite
Louis kossuth to within the bar of the House.
Mr.. Vennbe explained his position with reference to
M kossuth, and repealed the insinuation that he was
opposed to the principles of freedom. He was in
favor of receiving NJ. Kossuth with courtesy and
kindness, but opposed TO any action by Congress
which might involve this country in European poll
tics and European wars.
The House also addressed by Messrs Harris,
Bayley, Sweetser, Stanton. Giddngs, and Mcmillan.
The Republic of January LIST, referring to the pro-
ceedings of the 3lst, says:
"The House of Representatives sat yesterday from
noon until half-past nine o'clock and then adjourned
to Friday without disposing of the matter in de-
bate. The subject which occupied the attention of
the House during its whole sitting was the resolution
introduced Tuesday by Mr.. Cartier to provide for
the introduction of kossUTH and the proceedings
present rather amusing admxture of eloquence and
trlvoliiy. On the part of many members there was
apparently determination either to defeat altogeth-
er, or to qualify it by specific disclaimer of any in
tentlon to approve the call for interference in Euro
Pean affairs; and report, therefore, exhibits
res of motions and counter-motions. each involving
not little time, and ultimately compelling the friends
OF the original resolution to consent adjournment
So kOssUTHs reception by the House remains un-
settled question.
The Senate was not in session yesterday
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
The most Wondertul Book in tile Wora-Dr. Greg
orys Letters on Animal Magnetism.
Mr.. EDITOR l wonder that do not hear every
body talking of this book. wonder that it has not
produced greater sensation in our community, and
that the Booksellers can keep single copy on hand
after reader has taken tine to become acquainted
with its contents.
Animal Magnetism, alias Mesmerism, is regarded
by many among the humbugs Of this excitabe
age; and regarded it, until ocular and auricuar
evidence, addressed to my own senses and inward
conscious made doubt no longer possible of the
reality of these two things: lst that one human be-
ing has the power, by certain influence of look and
gesture and conduct, throw another into certain
state, sometimes waking sometimes ASLEEP, during
which the mdgneiscrs sensations and conceptions
transferred to his subject and the latter has lost his
own; that he fee hears smells, tastes knoaUs,
all that his magnetism does. All this has been long
before the public but the sober part of the public,
with few exceptions, have refused to take interest
in the matter, regarding il as some cheat or imposure.
This undoubtedly has been sustained and justified
by the professors of this art science, mystery,
whatever you may choose TO call it because they
travelled through the country, exhibiting the pheno
mena of Animal Magnetism show, for money.
This calculated to beget the suspicion that it
was merely another species of jugglery or lege!de-
main.
The present book, however, carries on its front
respectable authority, and from unsuspcious
source, to bespeak attention and fair hearing,
from the scientific, and cool, and judcious; aud
reveals innumerable wonders. showing that this is
LaW Of nature, hitherto neglected and Gesrsed,
magic and witchcraft, but standing
grounds Of rigid scientific examination, and unques
tonabe testimony the wonders of
galvanism, gravitaton, electricity other admitted
laws of nature. And promise all who will read it
that they will find it a book revealing OF the
most astonishing facts respecting the nature, powers
and capabilities of the human sou, that they will
satisfactory explanations of the of the fail
which have brought this subject into discredt.-
that it will sagger if overthrow their unbeliet;
and finally, that they will have their moral and reli-
gous fears removed to the dangerous nature of
this revelation. Indeed, there is reason for be-
eving that it may lead to the most astonishing adj
vances in psychoogy, and carry religious and moral
truth to more exalted pitch by showing the souls
and its prodgous CAPACITIES of and bliss.
Perhaps may give a more extended review of this
work another time. 1t is be had at Pomeroy's.
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T Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.

WASHINGTON, December 81.
+ The Secretary Of State this morning presented Al
Kossuth and suite to the President.
The Secretary and Messrs. Shields and Seward !,
of the Senate committees accompanied by NJ. kossuth
to the Executive Mansion.
The interview was quite private-no other persons
than those named and Mr.. Hall, Postmaster General,
Nj. Kossuth appeared in his usual :ostume-short
black velvet frock, round hat, with black ostrich
plume and dress sword. His military suite were in
full uniform.
The Secretary presented NJ. Kossuth, who ad-
dressed few remarks the President, expressive of
his deep sense of the obligation to this Government
and country, for the sympathy and relief extended
towards himself and his com anes in exile. He
spoke also, it is said, in affecting terms, of the mis-
fortunes of his country.
The President spoke with great courtesy and kind
in reply but at the same time in such manner
as 10 excite no deIusve expectations in the mind of
the iIlusrious patriot 1t is believed that the Pres
dent declared what he considered to be the settled
policy of this country in regard to foreign nations,
and that he left doubt in the mind of M. Kossuth
to his own wish to adhere to that policy.
think you may safely take it for granted that this
the substance of what passed between the Pres
ident and NJ. kossuth.
The gentlemen composing M. kossuth' S suite were
next presented and, after this. hour PISSED in
conversation chiefly in regard to the present condition
of Hungary.
1t was remarked by some gentlemen who, after the
interview, paid their respects to NJ kossuth at his
quarters, that his countenance appearance of
sadness not usual to him. They suggested that
probably something had fallen from the President, at
the interview, which had tended to confirm M. Kos
suth in his doubt any interpositon, by this gov
vernment, in the direction and for the purpose that
he has proposed. ... r...
His closing remarks to the Jackson Association,
yesterday imply his doubt this subject, and ex-
press his resolution to abate not, in consequence of
it. one ot of heart hope effort in his noble
The intellectual and striking countenance of Kos
suth. his department. his voice and manner. are all
calculated to make deep impression here and every
where. ..s -."'. -. .-... - Ion.
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LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Cherokee arrived at New York on the
lst instant, with the California mails. She brings
about 81, 100000 in gold.
Large discoveries of gold have recently been made
in California, of surprising richness The yield is
increasing in all directions and the miners are, of
course, doing well.
An alarming state of feeling was beginning to pre-
vail among the Indians, and they had attacked the
whites and killed several. The government was
making the necessary preparations to suppress the
outbreaks and disturbances.
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ed. Cost of construction

NJ. KossUTH. This distinguished stranger re-
ceived visitors hsquarters, at Browns Hotel. yes
terday, from ten to about two o'clock. He after
wards visited the Secretary of State (Mr. Webster
with whom he dned-several friends being also
present at the dinner party.
1t is understood that NJ. Ksssuth will continue 10
receive visitors during to-day.
The suite of NJ Kossnth is composed of twenty.
two persons; and they have twenty-one rooms at
their service, including several parors.
We learn that upwards of one hundred members
of Congress have already subscribed to the proposed
banquet in honor of Kossuh the price of ticket to
which is Eve dollars.
Washington Republic of Friday last.
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AMERICAN, PRISONERS IN SPAIN.

The Charleston Courier has been furnished the saB-
Joined letter, received from Minister at fine Court
of Madrid, which is published for the information of
such may have friends or relatives among the UNI
fortunate members of the Lopez expedition who have
been transported to Spain: a1
LEGATION OF UNITED STATES.
MADRID, Nov. II, 1851.
MY DEAR Sir You may rest assured that no pro-
per effort will be wanting, my part, to obtain the
release of your brother-in-law, young b. Q. Bell,
who seduced into the Inflated Lopez expedition.
The Government of the United States has also
qnested me 10 intercede in his BEHALF But, even
without such request 1t will be my greatest happiness
to be in any degree instrumental in restoring his
afflicted mother and family his country and friends,
one who though in an evil moment led asray by OIL
der and more artful men, possessed of many
generous and redeeming qualities. l will endeavor
TO the Liberation of all the prisoners-whch
think would be best for Spain, and know would be
most agreeable to the people of the United States.
They have already been punished enough for their
folly, and Spain has had vengeance enough too. The
unfortunate affair al New Orleans and elsewhere in
the United States, in which Spain believes there has
been great insult and outrage to her flag, and injuries
to her subjects resident in the United States, have
much complicated and added greatly the difficulties
of the release of these prisoners If all be
discharged, will then try for few of the most
rtorious and unfortunate of them, for whose release
my special niercesson has been asked and repeat
to you that among them your brother, and the of
a most distressed mother, shall have a CONSPICUOUS
place in my efforts
Yesterday l received letter from the American
Consul at Cadiz, informing that the vessel Pri-
mera de Guatemala in which young Bell is mentioned
in the papers having sailed, had arrived at that port
after &c days passage from Havana; and it was I'M
certain when he wrote where she would be ordered
tor quarantine, whether to Vgo port Mahon, in the
Mediterranean. have taken all proper steps for
communicating with the prisoners; and soon as l
know where they destined will forward the let
tiers young Bell. shall, too, do all in my power
to alleviate their hard fate, and would see them in
person but for the great distance of this city from the
coast, the difficulty of internal communication in this
peninsula, and the conviction that can serve them
better by remaining here, where my pressing duties
occupy all my time.
Say to The disconsolate mother and family of the
unfortunate young to be of good cheer and hope;
and believe me, dear sir,
Very truly yours,
D. M. BARRINGER.
To B. F. DEBow, Esq, Charleston S. G.
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FIRE IN FAYETTEVILLE.

We regret to learn that Fayetteville has again been
visited with destructive fire. The last Carolinian
says: "~-~~---s-'--
"This morning Saturday at few minutes before
l o'clock the carriage-making Establishment of
Messrs. White and Raboteau, on Person street was
discovered to be fire. The alarm was instantly
given, and the Engine Companies and the citizens
generally rushed to the scene of action. The houses
in the vicinity were mostly old wooden buildings and
caught with great raPidity. In few moments the
whole row on Perso street, between the fire proof
brick house of A. A. Mcclellan, Esq. on the corner
of Person and Dick streets. and the Carriage Manu-
factory of A. H. w hitfed, was enveloped in flames
BY great exertions the progress of the flames
ward was stayed at Dick street. The fire extended
down Dick street as far as Mr.. McKethan's large
wooden warehouse which was blown up and the adj
vance of the flames in that direction checked. Down
Person street eastward the fire consumed everything
as far as Mr.. Whitieds carriage mandatory, where,
by great exertion and the circumstance thatthe wind
was from the northeast, it was stayed.
The amount of property destroyed by this calamity
is very considerable, and the loss falls with great
weight upon the sufferers there very little in
surance upon the property, owing the great risk of
lnsuTIng In so conbustible neighborhood The loss
OF Mr.. McKethan far can be estimated, is about
$4,000, of which $4,000 was insured White & Rabo-
teau are severe sufferers their loss being estimated
at about $4,000; also James Sunday and the Messrs.
McLauchlin, whose loss we have not heard estima-
ted.
Had it not been for the public spirit Of Mr.. Mckee
dh' VINO mas efected In the last year or two several
hre proof brick houses on the lot owned by him on
Dick and Person streets, there can be doubt but
that large portion of the would have been laid
in ruins. The sufferers by this calamity are some OF
our very best citizens and they have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
We would respectfully suggest for the considera-
ton of our fellow citizens the propriey Of extending
the ordinance in relation to reproof houses the
burnt district. Those VINO this morning the
immense protection which two three fire proof
houses afforded to properly will be able estimate
the advantage which this extension would INSURE"
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NEW ROCKS!

A PPLETON'S Dictionary of Mechanics, Die
n tionary of Machines. Mechanics, Engine Work
and Engineering illustrated with four thousand ngra
wings. vols royal octave. half mo $i2 The LiteIa
ture and Literary of Great Britain and Ireland by
Abraham Mills. M, author of Letters on Rhetoric
and Belle Letters, &c. Sc. vols 80 so cts; Long
fellows Work, The Gulden Legend, by Hen
nv Wadsworth, author of Evangeline. The Voice of
Night Sc, 81 Moby DICK, or the Whale, by Herman
Melville, author of Typee, Omoo. White Jacket &C..
ST. SO cts; The fifteen decisive Battles of the World
from Marathan to Waterloo, by r Greasy, 81; Trav-
els adventures in Mexico. by William W. Carpen-
:er, late of the u S. A. IS cts; Drsyton. story of
American Life IS cts Forest Life AMI Forest Trees
by John S. Springer The American Almanac an |
Repository of Useful Know ledge for the year 1882 81
Just received and for sale by
w. L. POMEROY
PaIa;nh Iannarv 1870
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We see by the Washington Globe that our MEM
bers of Congress are domiciled as follows, in and
Washington City:
Mr.. Senator Mangum, Irving House.
Mr.. Senator Badger, Wizards Hotei.
Mr.. Ashe, at private House, Georgetown.
Mr.. Daniel, do. do.
M. Clingman, at DR.. Holmes, between Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and g. Street.
Mr.. Caldwell, at Mrs. Adams, Pennsylvania Az
enue, between 9th and 9TH Streets.
Messrs. Dockery and Morehead, at Mr.. Spauding's,
G. Street.
Mr.. Outlaw. at Gadsby's.
Mr.. Stanly, at Willard's.
Mr.. Venable, at Mr., Chase's, Capitol Hill.
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THE VARIETY STORED!
HENRY KIEM'S

North of Yarbroughs and opposite Lawrences Hotel,
RALEIGH, n. c..
TUSI RECEIVED and for sale at the lowest cash
q prices, the following articles, to-wit
8 Barrels of Mackerei,
2 do. New Lard,
do. Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
do. Pulverized Sugar.
do. Clarified do.
do. Crushed do.
800 lbs. Goshen Butter
500 Cheese, .......
Rio, Laguira and lava Coffee,
Sperm, Adarnantinc and Tallow Candles,
5000 Black Principe Cegars, Regaia, Havana,
&c. &c. &c. &c.
January 2, 1882 lS-tf.
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Maryland Lotteries, for January, 1852

Maryland Lotteries, for January, 1852
HAMMETT & TATE.
Exchange RrOkers and Lottery TSrGers.
FRIDAY, January 9th.
Patapsco institute, class 34-zS Nos, Is drawn
Tickets So 5O-Capitals Sc, 900. 3.l59 9O-1OO,
1000. 1000. 5oO.-Cer,ifcates of Packages SSS
Maryland Consolidated, class F-75 Nos, IL drawn.
Tickets $5-Capitals $4,000, 10000, 5000. g.
500, 20 of l.OOO.-CerlIfcates of Packages go.
SATURDAY, January 10Th.
Patapsco institute, class 35-75 Nos, IL drawn.A
Tickets $l.-Cap,aIs $4,000 1000, 500, l5O.-
Certificates OF Packages Is dollars.
Grand Consolidated. class As Nos, Is drawn
Tickets 2dolIars.-Gapitals$4O 900, 20 of 1000,
40 of 1000, 40 of 50O.-Certi6cates Of Packages
$50 dollars
MONDAY, January I9th.
Patapsco Institute, class 36-76 Nos, l6 drawn
Tickets 50 5O-CaPitas $4,000, 5000, 1900
Certificates of Packages 80 dollars.
Tickets $s.-Capals $4,000, 10000, 5000.
$500, $500, 20 of 75O.-Cer;ifcates of Packages
800. 80.
TUESDAY, January 18Th.
Pafapsco Institute, class 37-78 Nos, l2 drawn
Tickets $l-Capitais 4,62l, loo, 10 Of 200.
Certificates Of Packages $15 so.
Bel Air. class 2-7a Nos, IS drawn--Tickets S.
Capitals ,0GO ~ 600. 6.OOO 5000, 800, 90 Of
5OO.-Certifcaies Of Packages $40.
WEDNESDAY, January 18th. ...
Patapsco Institute, class 38-75 Nos. ii drawn
Tickets So 5O-Capi,als 5000, 4.l623, 1000,
l,O0O.-Certfcates of Packages $50.
Sus1uehanna Canal, class As Nos. IS drawn
Tickets slO.-Capi,aIs $50 900. 10000, 10000,
5000, 5000. $3.50, SO of 900, SO Of 5OO.-Cer.
tfcates Of Packages lao.
For Tickets in the above LOTTERIES address the new
firm of HAMMEFT TATE,
No Is Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
January 7, 1859. 49,
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LIFE is SWEET.

40, fife is sweet" said a merry child,
" And love, I love to roam s.r
In the meadows green, meath the sky serene;
o! the world is fairy home. H.
There trees hung thick with blossoms fair;
And flowers gay and bright; .. .
There's the moons clear ray, and the sunlit day;
o! the world is world of light"
40! life is sweet y said gallant youth,
AS he eonned the storied page,
And he ponderred on the days by-gone,
And the fame of former age. '.."
There was hope in his bright and beaming eyes,
And he longed for ripper years;
He chung to life-he dared its strife
He felt no dread nor fears.
90! life is sweetW came merrily
From the lips Of fair young bride3
And q happy smile she gave the while,
To the dear one by her side,
80 life is sweet! for we will live
Our constancy 10 prove
Thy sorrows mine, my trials thine .....
Our solace in our love-"
80! life is % said a mother fond;
As she gazed on her helpless child,
And closer pressed to her gladdened breast
Her babe, who Unconscious smiled.
My life shall he for thee, my child,
Pure, guiltless thou art;
And who shall dare my soul to tear
From the tie that forms, apart ~
"Oi life is :" said an aged sire,
Whose eye sunk and dim:
His form was bent. his strength spent,
Could life be sweet to him
., yes for round the old mans chair
His children's children clung
And each dear face and warm embrace
Made life seem ever young.
Thus life is sweet from early youth
To weak, enfeebled age,
Love twines with life through care and strife,
In every varied stage.
And though, perchance, the path is rough,
And dark the sky above,
In every state there's something yet,
To live for and to love.
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A COUNTERFEIT.

We have been shown counterfeit 500 bill of the
Commercial Bank of Columbia, S. c., signed by J..
o. Crawford, Cashier and A. Blanding, President,
bearing No. 24s, and likeness of Washington on
the left hand side. 1t is dated the 29th September,
1874, and is made payable to c. Day.
The signatures evidently engraved, and the
date and name of the payee in common writing
ink. The bill looks pretty well, and is calculated to
deceive. We have called attention to it to put the
public on their guard. There may be some more bills
of the same kind in circulation.
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BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING INCIDENT. The Man.
chester IN. H. Mirror says that few Sundays
since, while the Rev. Mr. Davis, freewil baptist of
that city. was engaged in the service of bapizing
young female convert, IS there beautiful dove
lowering over the congregation and actually lit on
the ce and walked around but little distance from
the administrator and the candidate. At the same
moment the minister remarked, And the Spirit res
ted on him in the shape of dove.' 1t was one of
the most beautiful and touching incidents we ever
witnessed in the administration of religious rite
Indeed, it seemed to call the minds sf christians
the time when the adorable Redeemer came up out Of
Jordan, and God set his seal to this sacred rite
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H. .' Cngman, of this State, presided at the meet
~, The members of the House of Representatives.
'u 10 take steps for giving Congressional din
Al 70 hOssuth. The proposed dinner is to be spen-
effort. ~ "''Aes great
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-ossrru We understand that the Hungarian

KossurH We understand that the Hungarian he
70 has consented honor with his presence the fest
val to be prepared by the Jackson Democratic Asso-
citation in honor of the battle OF New Orleans, the
9Th of January next should his engagements not call
him from the city before that period. We are sure
that the longer he remains with the enthu.
siastc will be the appreciation OF his great personal
merits and the noble cause in whose behalf he so
eloquently speaks. Washington Union.
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SOh1eIHI11S NIUE lAss IGeCeIVEU.
7RO GALS. of the hest Cherry stone OYSTERS,
L COspiced, put up in gallon tins, and warrant
ed to keep six months.
1 would just say here, that have made arrange
with gentleman the Eastern Shore of Virginia
to keep supplied with them and the citizens may
be assured that will supply them the best of
and those at distance that may want to buy to sell
again, have just send in their ORDERS and they shall
make handsome profit. J.. b. WALKER.
Raleigh, Ian. 2, 1852. IS--
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AN ANCIENT WEAPON. The sabre worn by Count
Pulzsky, at the Bar Festival in New York on Friday
evening last was made in 1892. II originally be-
Ionged TO Sultan Mahmoud. was once owned by Ma
poeon, and finally passed into the possession Of the
family Of Count Pulzsky.