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Raleigh, January 18th, 1852 30

V1HE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE GUIDE.
By Eli Bowen late of the contract office containing
l. History of The Post Office System throughout the
World: 2. A Review of the Post Office establishment
IN the United States 3. An exposition of the scheme
of Distribution, with Country Map ofthe United States
H. Rates of Inland Postage upon Letters. Papers. &c.
with an exposition of the Frankng Privileges &C.: s.
Rates of Foreign Postage, Postal Treaties &c: g. Mis-
ceaneous Statistics &C.: T. List of all the Post Offices
the Mail Routes in the United States 900 nume-
really arranged: g. List of all the Rail Road Canal and
Steam Boat Routesin the United States: o. The whole
affordng key to facilitate Single Distribution for any
other designated point remote, may be clearly
ascertained in one large volume.
For sale at the
North Carolina Bookstore hv
HENRY d. TURNER
RALEIGH. Jan. s. 1852. ia
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Raleigh, Dec. 5. 1851.
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The wh,u Caucus

is understood that this long taked-o meeting OF
the wings took place last night and went of every
Knew it would. In diplomacy i, is said sometimes that
words are used TO conceal the real intention OF the
speaker but modern whiggery has carried this idea a
little further. Ii has found mode OF efecng, through
caucuses, programme OF political action which has OPP
posle meanings at one and the same time. II we are
no, msnformed, however. there were dull minds
in the caucus last night, which could not comprehend
the diplomacy by which national whggery permits
at the North TO be earnest in opposition the fugitive
slave law, and at the South TO be equally earnest in
favor oft They somewhat in the predcament OF
an unfortunate gentleman whom we once in so
cety OF free thinkers who discussing the proprey
OF abssinng from the Of ardent spirits He gave his
opinion in favor Of total abstinence. in language which
was somewhat offensive, and unceremoniously
kicked out Of the assembly Before quitting the door,
however. through which he departed he turned round,
and, making polite bow TO his comrades, declared
that more gentle hint 10 leave would have been
jnst as effective. We do not know the names OF all
The distinguished members of the wing party who have
thus been ruled out OF church, but we are crcdiby in
formed that they make quite respectable squad, and
bear with reasonable philosophy the gentle hint which
separates them from their brethren, because they are not
du fat at present in the mysteries of whig tactics.
The process, we are informed, by which these gentle.
men were accommodated is this The distinguished
senator from North Carolina ruled motion endorsing
the position of Messrs Fillmore and Webster on the
Compromise TO be out Of order which sustained by
majority, whereupon portion OF The members withdrew,
and then the business moved tremendously. The
president Of the Mr. Seward, Mr. Jones OF Ten.
nessee, and other leading spirits OF the meeting had
uninterrupted flow Of good humor All bright in
the future.
We understand that Messrs Dawson, Berren Stephens
OF Georgia, and some other leading wings from the
South knowing the game that to be played. refused
to attend the meeting
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The Richmond Wing, Siae.righs. Gen. Scott and
Setourd phig. referring to comment OF the Richmond
Enquirer, on a motion made by Dr. Atkinson In the
recent wing convention, remarks as follows:
"a very unhappy alu.ion this State rights, by dis
pie Of Jacksonsn OF the author Of the Proclamation and
force BILL and brings mind Of the most important Of
the many brilliant services rendered by Cen Scott his
country. In 1892 when the father OF modern democracy
and modern State rights Andrew Jackson, intent
crushing tho State OF South Carolina, he Gen. Scott
with the regular army Charleston or all the world he
hated Calhoun most, and Scott next HIS scheme was TO
have former hung high Haman, and have him
hung by hands Of the latter lie would thereby crafty
stroke the ruling passion Of his souhatred Of those
eminent But the wise forbearing and eoncilia
tory conduct of Cen Scott bafsd his hendsh scheme
Instead Of butcheng the people Of Charleston, and redu
cling State martial law, and hanging Calhoun high
Hsmsn Jackson expected and desired, he poured
oil upon the troubled waters and saved the republic from
all the disasters and tho nehaceabe stain OF blood shed in
civil war"
II is natural that Journal protesting State rights and
whggery such as they defined by the hgherlsw
Of the North should run into great extravagance when
referring to the visit of Gen Scott TO South Carolina
peace maker in the year 1892. II that journal will
feet little, it will find that there is ground for be-
lieving tina, General Jackson's motive for sanding
Gen Scott into that excited land was the very oppo-
site OF that ascribed to him. There are many reasons
for believing that Gen. Jackson wished TO give Mr..
Calhoun and his friends every reasonable facility IN
making retreat from the extreme ground they occu.
pied in the opposition threatened to the legal process
OF the United States He was stodious 10 avoid whatever
calculated TO uate the people Of South Carolina
and il with instructions to this effect that he com.
missioned General Scott, who can with right
claim the credit due to the policy Of those instructions
than any subaltern in the army can the responsibility
Of the order under which he performs a particular
service But il the Richmond Wing desires TO vent
It's hatred upon those who are ambitious Of playing
the part Of hdngmap TO the seceders Of the South, we
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Gen. Cas-. ana ,ns Fux,uve-slave Law.

distinguished State-rghls member Of Congress from
the South has sent us the communication, which will be
found in another column. stating the pursued by
Gen. Cass on the fugve-slave law We commend it TO
the careful attention OF those who have been deceived by
the ingenious msstatements which have been often
circulated for the purpose Of nurng this old and long
tried democrat in the estimation Of the South The
gan of the wing party here in Washington has, and
again, pretended 10 find in the circumstance, that
General Cass not present when the final vote was
given the passage of that law TO doubt his
willingness TO acknowledge his responsibility for the
principles contained in the law. Will the Republic, now
that il sees the wing party unwilling to accept the Com.
promise final settlement of the slavery question, do
its opponent the justice which is due TO him Of the
first 10 take stand against the Wimot provso and to
yndcate the rights of the South far they had been
assaed through the defects of the old law in relation to
fugitive slaves
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supreme Court OF the United states.
TUESDAY, ApRIL 30, 1852.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1852.
No. as. J.. s Buckingham Ct al, Us. N. c. Mclean
appeal from the circuit court United States for Ohio Mr.
Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the court affirm
ing the decree OF the circuit court in this cause. with
costs.
No Ils. Owners OF the steamboat Iowa owners OF
The steamboat Declaration Appeal from the circuit court
United States for Louisiana Mr. Justice Grer delivered
the opinion Of the court affirming the decree Oh the en-
cult court in this cause, with costs
Ma ia +. Williamson At a., Us. A. b. Barrett et al
In error TO the circuit court United States for Ohio. Mr.
Justice Nelson delivered the opinion OF the court, affirm
ing the judgment OF the circuit court IN this cause, with
costs and damages at the OF six per cent per
num.
No. rs. d. D. Mitchell, plaintiff in error, Us. M. \.
Harmony. The argumen, OF this cause was continued
by Messrs Cutting and Vnton Tor the defendant IN error
Adjourned till Tomorrow, IL o'clock, a. m.
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orERA-"La Bayadere' wa, performed at the National
Theatre for the second time last night TO respectable
house. bat tho prevented many rom attending il
perormedt onigh for the ime during the engage
men OF the Segun Troupe. attractive piece has
not been presented by the manager of the National TO the
publie The new scenery is really splendid. and full
CORN de ballet has been brought from Philadelphia Mrs Sc
onin Miss Walters and Md'e. Theodore deserved and
seyed great applause the singing Of the first de-
igbtf the dancing and pantomime Of Miss Walters dis
PLAYED superior artistic taste and ability, and the petite
Mde Theodore charmed the audience by her grace Mr..
segun and Mr. Bishop sang and played we'll This being
The last night OF this Interesting operate ballet and spec
nce full house may be Anticipated. farce, called
Sketebe, in India" is also played for The first time.
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~ Mr. JACKSON The petition OF John ID. Diomtari, OF
pia praying 10 be reimbursed for money expended by
IN G lie public, during his term OF service consul Of
~ HnIed States at Athens IN Greece, in 1880 and l55li
nS S,sd 10 Committee on Foreign Affairs
FpaMr EASTMAN; The petition OF four hundred and
- ilens Wisconsin,, for grant OF lands 10 aid IN the
sn ncion OF railroad from Chicago, Illinois, TO Jones'
e IL Wisconsin,, and branching Jonesyille;
yns, ns branch by way Of Lake Wnnobago Lake Su.
% and another branch by way of Madison Falls
ei" 'Cox and that Aliens Grove ia Waw'oith county
o be named point in said line between Chicago and
louisville opptNc ,i, ;.a 10 Mih, n,
~. IA Iory.sx other citizens oil Philadelphia county,
,vyania praying Congress to modify the act OF Sep
beI h 1850, TO place those soldiers who served
ia war OF 1872 the Iadan and in other of the
nhie on footing with the recruits enlisted 20 TO
m,no and thereby give each soldier, for his services,
w hundred aud sixty OF land They that Congress
d be lust before undertaking. be generous, and give
sv ,be land 10 settlers in the country before pro.
dny for those their representatives that pered their
vs give value the public lands referred TO the Com
mnee on Public Lands. . . ...
~ Mr. McNAR Two petitions from sundty citizens oil
county favor of modification OF the boun.
Ind act referred TO the Commitlee Public Lands.
w M MALONY. Tae petti)n of ]. T. Pierson and
Dsrs lor a grant Of land aid in the construction of a
oad from Chicago, Illinois, via Aliens Grove, 10 Lake
Saneror. referred TO tile Committee on Public Lands.
Nv Mr. IVES: The petition OF Elisha Camp Tor aid in
nleriop railroad from Sackeus Harbor to Eilisburg,
nniv Of Jefferson New York referred TO the Committee
an Public Lands.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL "a, 1859.



SEsArE--Mr.~ Shields reported bill 10 improve the
efficiency OF the army OF the United States
Mr. Bodhead reported the bill in relation TO the pay.
ment Of claims, with an amendment making il unlawful
for any member OF Congress TO be engaged the prose-
cuton OF claims against the United States for compensa
ton,
Mr. Gwin introduced bill granting the right Of way
through the public lands of the United States for sundy
railroads in California.
The deficiency bill was taken up, and several amend.
mens were agreed to.
HOUSE on REPHEsEErATIvEs.-M Mr. Price addressed
the House in favor OF the naval discipline bill after
which the House went into Committee OF the Whole on
the State of the Union. (Mr Hubbard in the chair and
the committee having taken up the homestead bill OF Mr.
johnson, OF Tennessee. speeches upon were delivered
by Messrs. Newton, Riddle, and Allison.
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THUsTEEs' Sale Real Estste.-By Of a deed Of
the subscber dated July s. 1884, and recorded in ber
W. b. No 49, os Nos 30 81 and ~ the land records Of
county Of Washington District OF Columbia ths
Of debt by said will
fully shall poteed TO sell public auction, in front OF
ne premises at O'clock Saturday, OF May
lot No Is square No 9 with the Improvements thereon, sub
ttto prior lien.
Terms cash. Which, II complied with within three days from
he day OF sale the right resell the property
three days notice. the terms risk and
due purchaser
GEO. NJ. DAVIS, Trustees.
N. CALLAN, Jr, ( A'''''
Ap l-dn A. GREEN, Auctioneer
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MIR. Buchanan.

We copy from the Pennsylvania, and commend 10 the
attention of readers, the address OF the Democratic
State Central Committee Of Pennsylvania in relation 10
the eminent position Of this distinguished statesman
among the democracy OF his native State.
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~ r0o,op the House suspended their rules, and went
ITomhittee of The Whole on the state OF the Union
one hud1mtee proceeded 10 consider The homestead
4, a Nj JolIssos OF Tennessee. When .e
@Ss HALL asked leave to print speech upon the bill
Leh he could not obtain an opportunity TO deliver in
~ eourse OF the debate .aigilss 81 s5s II gI.ss y
NC NEWTON ihsa addressed the committee at length
sor oi the establishment of agricultural bureau Of
~ y. resentment Of the Interior, - KY
ms RDDlE then addressed the committee in favor OF
Iii and upon general political topics. ~ asatr
~M M ALLISON next obtained the floor, and delivered
.o.ssh against the bill. Nar.Hg.
%SWr HOWARD then obtained the floor, and the House
Adjourned
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traon will hereafter operate, covenant Of national
pacifcaton In such cause il matters little to 10
the country over which OF the wing candidates the vic
tory shall be won.
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,AclFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY

pAClFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.--A notice hay-
ing appeared Saturdays conveying the idea that
provided responsible be
subject detention the Ihmus OF Panama, IL Is deemed proper
that Oregon Panama,
asa adaer FREQ OF engagements for and that
he absence Of accident the California, Republic
Tenases, Golden Cate, and Conon, service
ANY, will be Panamain the Of the present mouth
By otderi VIM H. DhyIDGE, Secretary.
krw YoRE, April o 1854.
hp6-dtnf
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M Smithsonian Lcctures-Professor Benz. silman, ,
viii deliver OF the 18Th
the evenings Of Monday Wednesday, and
Of each week, at . O'Clock.
subject The four elements ancient phiIosopbyerb,
air. water, 6re-consideed In view Of modern science,
Ap l7-u
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We regret TO learn that the honorable Mr. Mallory Of
Florida, is detained from his in the Senate by sick
ness but pleased 10 state that he is not regarded
dangerously ill.,
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oTRAW-NIAT'TINGS, Floor cloths, tSc-The sub
cbers complete and carefully selected stock
furnishing dry goods embracing every article in their line
hapacd TO the wants OF housekeepers such
Tapestry tapestry Brussels printed Brussels three ply, in
grain, Venetian list rag, and other carpeiings
English and American ocloths in full Sheets which will be cut
TO iii any sire and shape passage OF hall
IRISH, German, and Russia sheeiings
Cotton sheets and sheetings OF all widths
Double damask table cloths for length and round
tables
Daaask napkins and dwellings
Pillow sheetings. all widths
Baquis, and counterpanes, all sizes
hllnd cnb blankets. all sizes
~ IS piece. a Canton mattinss, superior quality
do do do
81 do Ga do do
40 do A, "a, and 4, checked do
Ap l3-iwf HOOE, Co,
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once Gas Light Company,
npono Washington April ~, las2-
~ In writing, Will be received by the undersigned for
Of 70, No y in 3s2 containing io3s
eou large brick building thereon, formerly occupied
ION w msnu'stnfs Of and stuss~i the corner Of
srvss louisiana avenue The tank and
oa ent all the remainder Of this valuable property
Apla..a .o purchase J. y. BROWN,
Secretary,
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I VOWS KATIIAIRON,-anev

VOWS KATAIRONi-h valuable discovery for the
u Wescration and growth Of the hair.
Also, phaions chemical balsam.
Bnys ucopherous, fun fresh supply Just received.
The above preparations sold the trade manufacturer
wees
Also Babbu shaving cream and Babbu sy,herean Of
'oap ior the toilet
sTEyENS's
hpT-6tcodi sales Room, Brown, Hotel
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beg leave 10 refer il to the speech OF the Hon. Mr. Jones,
of the Senate, who is reported having said al The
recent Clay festival in New York that be wished 10 be
President for this special purpose MIR Jones is the par
cuar friend OF General Scott and Is understood TO be
even ahead OF MIR. Seward in advancing the cause oil
the hero of Chebusco. He belongs TO the Slalerghis
school Of General Scott and ispantng for opportunity
TO hang pte sseedsrs, ..u. ..ser
Now, nasmuch as the Richmond Wing cannot assail
General Jackson for sending General Scott peace
maker to South Carolina, without violating that maxim
OF law and common sense which makes the principal
greater than the agent, advise it TO perseyere in no
such foolish attempt II will be more manly 10 turn its
batteries directly Nj. Jones, who it is not supposed
here would take the grave responsibility OF hanging men
for opinions sake without due consultation with the
Stae.rghs wing party, from which he is expecting
nomination for the vice presidency.
II the Richmond Wing, however, wishes TO rob Gen
jackson OF the credit of sending General Scott that
mission Of peace, we willing 10 debate the question
with it. and do not doubt that shall succeed in demon
siratng that in this, in other events OF his life
General Jackson has been basey sandered by the wing
party.
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FURNITURE DRY GooDs-CLAcETT DoDsoN,
dealers In all kinds Of goods the line have The pleasure
announcing the housekspcr and those who contemplate
ecomng 80 IN Washington Georgetown Aernda and their
nons that he following articles in the line been
ceiVed which, added their former stock make their
nn, now completes all Of which viii be found OF the vey
odncuon, newest IN style desirable FOR utility
able as be had In other establishment Union
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nEc,pED BARGAINs-opened TO day

nECIDED HARGAINs.-Opened to-day
IL IA Irish linens, % cents yard 10 ~ -,
ali pure We would invite particular attention TO the
n,les al 81 and 3A they well worth so cents
900 pieces canbcs acoRe, null musin plaid muslns, and
Is pieces more Of fine plaid musns lax cents
yard
20 pieces medium table damasks
100 those beached cottons, at 2 cents per
yard ,,,
large Iot Of linen slleetings, of all widths
A full supply Of towclings, towels, and napkins.
would particularly solicit attention stock OF all kinds OF
linen goods which inen and at extremely
prices.
we great inducements all classes of white goods, such
% pieces white annes assorted from medium super
choice lot OF black silks
20 pieces very cheap piow-case linens, assorted
kinds Of goods for boys probably better col
lection than be usually found
With many other goods arriving daily
Terms cash, unless arranged to the contrary
Good articles low prices and fair dealing may be relied on IN all
FERRY BROTHER,
Apl7-6df Opposite Centre Market
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IN TOILET GOODS.

~ %, 1914 H. IA and 1874 Russia Bansley and Irish sheet
ings which will be sold lower than heretofore
bneh t2tnch IS inch, 80 inch, 52nch pillow
linens from Germany and Ireland goods
far surprising for excellence that have
hesn offered for sale In this part Of the country
bdgan English, and Scotch damak towels beautiful figures
and borders, all ~ styles
Tine and heavy hukabaek toilet towels damssk borders which
will be sold as low as huckaback by the yard
hsa Russia basket owelling very pleasant
ee rbber fabric Of wool and linen, the Of which has
been found highly conducive health
paaeh Baden rbbers, Russia
named VII be found excellent be used for bathing purposes
~ many othet kinds Of toweing necessary specify
- quilts, all STYLES
~ hasehes VICTORIA French covercts and quilts,
oms d which are manufactured expressly for summer
, mey not being heavy for the approaching season
to- case heniale quilts, extra sizes
"ne pmk blue bu, and acqumsrn and crib and
-. quilts matching
"mh Masellcs sand covers.
& respectfully invite public goods,
"Icn WI be found desirable.
hpnl ll-eodinHayl CLhGETT 4 DoDsoN
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E%hChL BARGAINs--we offer especial bargains in
wv pieces very choice shfns ooons, at 2k cents per yard,
:. well worth rs cents
pieces Irish lnsns pure linen, Of medium and supsrhne
=. qualities
~ 90 linen sheetings, all Widths very ohesp
10 extra tine and medium black French cloths, eas-i-
IA meres, and vestnrs, really choice
90 table diapers and dmssN assorted widths all linen,
a handsome patterns
% cheap and hne black her.ra
me black apscas and bombasins, with all other kinds Of
a, black goods
W.. Ige lot Of new bereges, spring styles u.
~ many other goods
goas cash unless arranged 10 the contrary.
W" P''ees shn isi utanRJ may fsfted on IN
A. !, . PERRY BROTHER,
~FFle-Wsoh Opposite Centre Market
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R'a1n HOUSE, Garden, aud Paddock wish TO rent
M % permanent responsible family who VIII engage to take
,ae care ofthe property, other need spplyO the
now occupy which has just been papered snd pained
n me midst Of shade and choice fruit in large beau
and flower garden $4,000 feet of pro-
49, ground and, " wished for the adjoining wefencsd pad
nm one acre, and buildings situated north street, Capitol
Sonnn the residence Of the Minister from spai and within
and 6y yards Of the Capitol gardens The furniture
Apl5-eodh' sTFpUENsoN SCOTT
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DIrAK HOUSE by DicLens-psrt =, Al ustrsted.
ID London Labor and the London Poor-par ~
Home Kirwan Letters 70 Chief Justice fancy,
HARNESS Notes Book Of Revelation. -
ApM FRANCk TAYLOR,
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

conclude with Tor the frs. me the amusing farce Of
SKETCHES IN INDIA
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uPECIAL HEQUEST.-The subscribers avail themselves Of
earnestly request those Of their customers who have
their with hem which have been standing to
months longer call and make carly settle
ncnls as we want the money all claims due.
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, co.
An g-2w
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Private boxes IS dress circle and parquee 80 reserved
seats as cents seats, rs family circle IS
third ter 80 cents; eolored gallery, Is cents
Ap 81
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Carusis saloon.
MISS Jenny BUSK hasth announcing
MI cert will take Mace Saloon Saturday evening
April ~ Jenny win be assisted by Mr. Kley the eI
pianist
Ap2l-d