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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-27
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

TUESDAY, November %, 1852.
The unfinished business of yesterday being the
Dill 10 incorporate the North Carolina and Atlantic
hailroad Company, was taken up.
Oh motion of MIR. Reid, of Dublin. the doth SER
toD authorizing the president and directors Of the
Neuse river navigation company to subscribe for
stock in the N. G. and Atlantic railroad COMPANY,
was stricken out
On motion of Mr.. Caldwell, of GuiIford, the 34th
section was amended by striking out $500 and in
serting $3.50 900.
me amendments proposed by the committee were
then adopted. yeas SO, nays 49.
MT. w liiams. of Greene, moved amend the first
section by providing that the road shall run by Snow
hlll' IN Greene county and demanded the yeas and
nays Inc amendment was rejected, yeas g. NAYS 49,
Mr.. Dortch, of Wayne, offered several minor a.
rnendments, which were adopted
Hif. heid' OF Dupin, moved to amend the 9Th Sec
ZION ny giving the appointment of directors to the
board of internal Improvements, which was adon,ed
MI w lams, OF Greene, moved to amend the
0o'h section by striking out " Wayne, Greene, and
otner contiguous countess which was rejected
MI AIMS, OF Granville, moved to POSTPONE the
IurheI consideration of the bill till Friday next Not
agreed to. "eN' ''0'
The question occurring the passage of the bill.
the yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted as
3. YEAs-Messrs. Adams. Avery,- Burton. Rv,d
Caldwell of Gullford, Caldwell of Lincoin- a.
loway, Carmichael, Cherry, Collins Cook. Co,he,,-
Dobbin, Dor,ch, Erwin, Fonville, Foreman. Harris
of Cabarrus, Hill Of Duplin. ohnson, Leach, Long
of Randolph, Lowry, Love. Miller, Moorng, Mum.
day, McDugaId, McNeil, Pegrdm, Perry, Phelps,
Reid of DuPlin, Russell, Saunders of Wake. Sanjs
ShimPock, Simons, SPruiIl, Stiles, Strange, Stubs
Sutton, league, ThornbuTgh, Fripp, Turner cf Ire.
dell Walters, Ward. Webb, Wheeler, w hitehurst
Wiley, Wood and Wynne-55.
NAYs-Messrs. Albertson, Afford, Allen, Amis
Barco, Barrel, Black Blow, Bryant, Bynum Of
Chatham, Bynum of Northampton, Chestnut, Christ
mas, Cotton, Daniel, Dargan, Dobson, Dunn
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-27
November 10, 1852.

RALEIGH, December 10. 1859.
To the Chairman Of the County Court, County Sokei
tor, and Clerk IF the County Court Of
County:
We find it mpractibIe from the materials access-
BILE to US, to ascertain the boundaries of the counties
We GesIre to attain as much accuracy as possible,
and now address you, with the hope that you will
give us all the aid you to the boundary OF
your county and, if necessary, that you will submit
the matter to your Court. If the boundary is well
ascerained please inform what portion of it, and
how ascertained If any portion is not yet ascer-
tanned with accuracy, state the same particularly.
We desire you TO furnish US the boundary of your
county from the best information in your power, as
early practicable, and at farhes during the next
Summer, with any suggestions you may think prop
er to make, preparatory to the Report we expect
to make to the next General Assembly. AS 1t
is important. for many reasons that the boundary OF
your county should be settled and known, if not al
ready done, we suggest the ProPrety OF having the
same ascertaned under the direction OF the Court.
Your particular attention is requested, and will
much oblige, Your obedient servants.
r. NJ. SAUNDERS,
B. F. MOORE,
ASA BIGGS,
l. H. Il Gill;
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-27

The New York Express says that during the short
period of the last war with Great Britain, New ork
lost $4,000 Of her population, and properly fell 40
per cent. .. : =
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-27

In the vote for u. S. Senator on SATURDAY. last Mr.
Mooring stated that he had paired off, and therefore
did not vote. For similar reason Mr.. Burton, OF
Cleaveand, did not vote.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-27

RESOLUTIONS respecting the Public Lands, intro
duced into'the House of Commons by Gen. R.
Whereas, The Democratic Convention at. Balti.
more Resolved, s. That the Constitution does not
confer upon the General Government the power to
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

IHE TEHUANTEPEc TREATY.-The well-in-
formed Washington correspondent of the Phila-
adelphia American, in his letter of the 9Th inst,
communicates the annexed unwelcome informa-
ton:
"The last dispatches received here from Co.
vernon Letcher, our Minister at Mexico, discour-
age any reasonable hope whatever that the re
hauntepec treaty, OF any other arrangement con-
templating connection between the two oceans
in which American capital and enterprise NAV be
embarked, can be consummated in the present
state OF prejudiced opinion in that country.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

To Mar,nadnke Johnson, Esq:
The beg leave to ask the use OF your name
q candidate for the office of Commonwealth Attorney
for the Circuit Court of Richmond 1t is proper to say
that your from city has prevented earlier
application to you
VIM Gray, John Maben Thos Deane, ] 7 Goode,
d Burr Geo w Gillian, Cranz, John w Reeve, John
II Blair JosephP Jones' 2 Clark Edmund Griffin.
Wendnger Jennings David S Wright M Valentine
A Davis Henry Shafer, A B Bott A B Clarke, VIM
f Adcock Hugh Peasants Stuart Galbratb
Charles G Sturdivant, Peter L Teage, WmJ Eggleston
John Sheppard Jr. Saml Mordecai. G Park Word, VIM
II Harris, Nj Valentine, Jr, VIM w Valentine John
Thos Ritter w Moore, Joseph L Crowel, John Free
land, VIM Arnold Woodbury. Bigeow, H Pullen,
D Cullen, Joseph Simpson, VIM S Burr, VIM G Fer,
guson Gqerant, B Ferguson, E Chiles, Jno
Wright, Jr Voolfolk, Jr D Webster, r Darracott,
Lewis Hyman, VIM Beers. Chas Hunt, Cogbil, G B
Luck, Edwin H Clarke, VIM Eggleston, w Drew, VIM
J Hill, Thomas It Butler Joseph X Weisiger, Andrew
Antoni, M P Scott, r Meade, NJ Burton, Thomas ]
Farland F NJ Robertson J A Belvin ] Binord Edward
d Eacho, Lewis Webb S Cooke. T r Bass, T G
Logwood o A Pegram Ed Hester, A Krischmann, A
Gwathmey, B w Gilmore, VIM Tompkins, w Rat.
cife James Walsh. NJ JONES' Robt w Pembertop w
Leigh Burton, Denny James Price, VIM Pondex-
ter, James Sizer Jr John Wade Jr, Johnson Thos
Woodbridge, Elan, A Thornton VIM Elan.
Montague, David Lambert, Edwin Cooke. r L Chris
tian, Ed Dudley John Blair c C Seay, VIM j Mat
thews j Morrile, E Furneyhough Thos Hood, James
M Garland VIM Dade, Richard Potts, Thos H Gre
sham, Loudwick Warrock, VIM Simms, VIM Huls
cher, John w Boyd William Smith, Charles Ben
nett
RICHMOND, May 18th, 1852
Gentlemen:-I received, yesterday, Communication
from you which you request that my may be pre-
scented candidate for the office of Attorney for the
Commonwealth for the Circuit Court of the City of Rich
mond Having been absent from the city for some time
Ihad least expected Immediately my such an
instance of your consideration And would be unnatu
raj it would be nsncere if did not thank you kindly
for this manifestation of your confidence In obedience
to request gentlemen, present myself before the
people ofthe city of Richmond candidate for their suf
TRACES for the office question 1t is say
office upon me, will endeavor to discharge them faithful
fully and efficiently Very respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,
MARMADUKE JOHNSON.
Messrs VIM. Gray John Maben, Thos. J. Deane and 9th
py1 a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
BY ALEXANDER MOTT e. co.
No. u Nain street, opposite the city Hotel

REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
IN the above named days will sell at public auction
~ at my store opposite the City Hotel commencing at
hapast9 O'clock variety OF miscellaneous goods such
as the following:
FURNlTU RE.-Cabinets Wardrobes Sideboards Blu.
and Shuck Mattresses Dining Tea Toilet and Card Tables
Beds and Bedding &c.
ALSO-A large lot of seasonabie piece and cut Dry
Goods &C. with Cloths, Cassmeres sattnetts Vestings
Fannels beached and unbeached Domestics white and
brown Linen, Table Covers, Oil Cloth d. Hosiery era.
watts. Shirts and Drawers &C.
CLOTHING, &c-Also, large collection of seasonable
ready made clothing Boots and Shoes silk wool and
waterproof Hats, cloth and glazed Caps Cutlery and
large assortment of Trunks Vace and Carpet Bags Ma.
sons Challenge Backing Friction Matches Clocks and an
endless variety oPerfmery and Fancy Goods of every
description.
NH ALEX MOTT 6 co
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SELLING OFF AT COST FOR CASH.
$4,000 WORTH DRY GOODS!
WArI. EerOnsAnl 4 Il .rxIrS dali

INTENDING to make change in their business on the
Il first day of July next offer their Stock of Goods at
Cost fer Cash, and respectfully ask persons who desire
to purchase to call and examine for themselves before
they do $50. They feel confident that general as
sortment of Dry Goods selected with more care
never offered for sale at cost in this market
all imported by themselves orpurchased by them man.
ufactures and their agents.
The goods of which it consists the latest and most
approved style, embracing among other things "a A.
Ga and 12-4, Bleacded and brown Domestcs prints
from cents to the best quality, French English and
American Lawns ditto Ginghams, ditto black and fancy
de Laines do Silks black Bombazines and Alapacas
Cloths and Cassimeres, Satin Silk and Marsees Vest
ings, Irish Linens and sheetings Linen Cambria and
Lawn Handkerchief Silk do large stock of Alexander's
wants Clothing of every description together with gen
eral assortment of every thing usually kept in Dry
public that there is hum5ug, in this advertisement
NAV Adm
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
BY KENT, PAENg =, gsEY
BY ALEX. MOTT g. co.
EyLOwERs AT AUCTsoN-or ,

ENLOWERS AT AUCTE0N.-On WEDNES-
n DAY morning commencing at half past 8 o'clock,
we sa sell at our store the largest collection of Roses
&C. ever oiered nhs market among which may be found
the horizons, Tea, Moss Mossette. Perpetual and Re
niontrant, with a variety Of other plants
ne ABOVE coiecflon is from the garden of John Morton
Il Co. successors to the late A. D. Abernetbv of Ricl
mond and warrantedas represented.
CONIINU ED-The above sale ofFlowers wiIlbe con
tlnued THIS MORNING commencing at half past niuo
o'clock at which time the whole lot will be closed out
my 10 ALIEN MOTIF & m
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

worship and were in debt for portion Of its cost Its
worthy pastor determined attempt the untred expert
men in this city, Of getting upan orntoro and to effect
this it necessary to enlist the talents OF amateur mu
sicians His efforts seconded by ladies and gentle
wthou distinction of religion OF Sect and the use
of of the most commodous Christian Churches, ho
first Presbyterian granted for the performance.
The attendance was numerous and most respectable.
and the audience were delight ed with the execution of
the beautiful Oratorio of Absalom.
Angelic voices were there, and angelic motives gave
utterance to them. Verify it is delightful for Brethren
to dwell together in Harmony.
Y CITY napers please cOpY.l
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

The Washington Union ofyesterday contains card
from Major A. j. Doneson, announcing the transference
of his entire interest in the Union establishment his
partner Gen. Armstrong and his determination at
once from the editorial chair private pursuits in Ten
nessee This step Maj D. says has been rendered pro-
per- Tor the purpose of removing obstacles to the harmo
ny OF the Democratic party growing in degree
'i aneged differences of opinion respecting the political
views which have been maintained by the Washington
UNION under the editorshp of the Major
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
by RICHARD CAUTHORN.

REGULAR SALE DAYS:
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY.
nN the days above named commencing at9I o'clock
~ will sell at auction, at my on 18th st. a va
rety OF miscellaneous articles, consisting of the follow
ing
GROCERIES-sugar, Coffee, Gunpowder Tea, Can
dies Soap Nails Starch Bacon hams shoulders and Sides
Rice, Pepper Ginger Brandy, Whiskey, Gin, Molasses
Butter. Lard Hen.ngs, Shad.
FURNITURE-Bdreau Sideboards, Washstands
Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattresses, Bedsteads,
Chairs Candesands dining tea, and toilet Tables Bed
ding OF every description Tenders, Shovel and longs
with many other articles in the housekeeping line
SHOES CLOTHING, &c.-I Will also sell Boots
Crockeryware, Matches writing and wrapping Paper,
Books, &c.
NH &c R. CATTTHORN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

SITUATIONS OFFICE, No. 8, South
~ I &th strect.
Let all the world say y hat they can,
For selling prizes 81 RAJ TONS the man.
Drawn numbers of Kentucky, No 97-April 2sth
AZ 70 Ga 43 30 90 60 "a CO 40 10 90.
Drawn numbers OF Kentucky, Elk No 103-Apr 29th:
II 10 IA 10 "a 90 le 40 % 6a 1 TO-
Drawn numbers of Kentucky, No 99-April Both:
53 50 81 90 rs 50 60 l % 80 16 40
Whole Nos l6 IS 63, sold and paid by
sTRATToN
Drawn Nos of Delaware. extra. No May 4
% 40 20 as 81 4f Is 65 AZ 30 81 81 "A ga
Drawn Nos of Delaware No. 3-May 5th.
l8 n 46 II &c IL 80 As 6a 81 l.
Drawn Nos of Kentucky, No 104-May 9th:
II 50 81 81 60 II 50 AZ 90 SO 30 81 70 90
Whole Nos 50 50 57-sod and paid by
sTRATToN.
Drawn Nos of Delaware. No 5, May 10:
81 80 16 60 90 AZ Is ~ ~ 81
,r.,. Drawn Nos of Kentucky, No los-May1i:
Do do u Is "a, -Four sold and paid by
Do do 80 "a IS. sTRATToN
Do do l 90 sc,
Drawn Nos of Delaware, extra No 4-May IL.
Sc 30 81 II 80 "a 10 80 10 4 70 SO 81
Whole Nos 30 10, sold and paid by
sTRATToN.
THURsDAY-Kentucky, extra, No 11o-CapitaI .
$3.50; T1I}-,, - Nos IA drawn Tickets 50
Observation-Disclosures, extra, No 5-Capital: 500
100. rs Nos, 10 drawn. Tickets So
FRIDAY-Delaware extra, No. 6-Captal: saa, 800
20 Nos, 10 drawn. Tickets So
SATURDAY-Kentucky,e extra, No. 11a-Captal: g.
800. rs Nos, IS drawn Tickets 81.
SATURDAY, May 18th. Delaware Lottery class No
Ito be drawn May 18TH 1s52-Capita: $4,000;
prize of $4,000 of 5000 of3000 of 200O of 400
OF 10000 OF 4000 of2574, 10 of1000, 298 of ESQ., 7s
nos, ID drawn Tickets 10.
Buyers are referred to my list of prizes, which are
registered at the Office, proof of what been done
and every drawing continues to increase the number
sold and paid by
G Orders forpackages, certificates, single tickets in
the above schemes, and in all the lotteries promptly at
tended to- and drawings senwhen requested Please adj
dress orders to
my3 N. STRATTON, Richmond Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Hon THos H. BENTON gentleman has
published letter, stating that his nomination by
the democratic convention at Cape Gerai dean Mo-,
was unauthorized by him, and that he is not can
didate for Congress yet that he will not submit
to nomination by any caucus or convention; but
that he will personally address the people at Jack
son on the 18th inst, and is determined to run
as candidate on his own responsibility.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
ANTI-SLAVERY ANNIVERSARY

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May II.
The anniversary meeting of the fanatical anti
slavery Society of New York commenced here
to-day, and is largely attended by both the femi
nine and masculine philanthropists.
Resolutions strongly eulogistic of the late Isaac
I: Hopper, noted abolitionist were adoLted.-
The report of the Treasurer shows that the re-
ceipts of the past year were $e,40s, and the ex-
penditures, $7,634-al of which was used in en-
deayorlng to render null and void an organic law
OF the Union
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Clergynen Lying M.-Bishop Gadsden is ly-
ing dangerously i'll at Charleston. 1t is said that
the Rev. DIR. Justin Edwards lies hopelessly i'll
of tophoid fever at Andover, Mass. His disease
may be expected atany moment. The Rev. DR..
Dirck G. Lansing is also PROSTATE with disease
at his residence in Brooklyn, with scarcely hope
of recovery
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Kossuth, it is said realized about $4,000 by his
excursion on Thursday. The Lynn people bought
about $500 worth his bonds, and at Salem it
is estimated that he sold S14oO worth of them.-
He made speeches in both cities, and also visited
the town of Danvers
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
NOTICE-COopERs wANTEn.

YEVHE subscriber wishes to hire by the year month or
Il otherwise, forty four-barre Coopers to whom CON
slant employment and liberal wages will be given Also
is DESTROYS of purchasing FLOUR BARREL TIMBER
in quantity at the highest market price, delivered at
Richmond Va either in bets dressed An early ap.
plication is desired
my 4-lm VIM. C. WALTHALJ
Ly7Whg and Dispatch will please copy twelve times
each, and send bills to this Office -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
SheriGaIty of Richmond.

To Tie Voters Of tie City Of RicAmond:
Fellow Citizens-It is already known to you that am
candidate for the office which heads this card office
created by the Legsla of Virginia under
stituon For the past five years have acted Sheriff
in the city of Richmond and have thus afforded you an
opportunity ofjudging my fitness longer you;
and should it please you to continue your Sheriff
trust with the aid of my experience discharge the
duties of the office, merit your entire appreciation
Yours, respectfully,
nv 7-dtde THOMAS w boswell
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
Rrcadstuas dull and Dec,iniux.

BALTIMORE, May r. A. NJ.
We have received a dispatch announcing the ARR
val of the steamer Canada She reached Halifax at
late hour last night with dates from Liverpool the s
of May Annexed we send latest com mercia intelli
gence
LIVERPOOL MARKETS, May /.
CoTTos-Market frm-prices unchanged. Sales for
the week. 10000 bales of which spectators took $4,000
and exporters 10 900 bales.
BREADsTuFFs-The market for Breadstufs is dull and
of the factors quote decline of Id per bushe
wheat and Sd per bbl for Flour The quotations are
Western canal COS and Ohio 21s per bbl Yellow Corn
is quoted at sos and white at 29s per quarter
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, May ~, 1852
The Senate took up the Deficiency Bill. and proceeded
with its consideration
The House was engaged in the discussion of the
luton authorizing the Printing Committee make
engagements for the execution of the public printing
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, May 18th, II P. M.
The steamer Canada has arrived bringing Liv-
erpool dates to the 1st instant and so passengers.
On the 28th ult. at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, the steam
or Atlantic ran aground in a dense fog inside
the Salte, abouta mile from the Piero Aienore
She was gotten oft in six hours apparently unin-
jured and proceeded to Liverpool, where she ar
rived at noon on Thursday.
ENGLAND.
The Crystal Palace is to be pulled down imme-
diately.
The Budget of the new ministry proposes no
now taxes. The estimated surplus for the year is
100000.
Advices from India state that another great bat
tie had been fought between the English and the
natives.
Commercial advices were dull, but Cotton was
active and advancing.
From the Cape of Goode Hope there is the usua
account of skirishes and bush fights
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Amongst the business done in the U. S. Senate
tuesday was the passage of two bills donating por-
tons of the public domain in aid of internal i'm
provements to the States of Indiana, Illinois, Ala
bama, and Florida
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
CANAL EXCITEMENT

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May II.
The Democrats have called a mass meeting for
"Wednesday evening, to take measures for the en-
largement of the Erie Canal, and to request the
Governor to call an extra session of the Legisla-
ture to pass law submitting the question to the
people ut the election.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
The Fugitive Slave killing Case.

I BALTIMORE, May II.
| , The Governor Of Maryland has appointed James M
| Buchanan and Richard Carmichael as Commissioners
to confer with Pennsylvania about the fugitive slave kill
| ing
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BY GEORGE J. STMNER.

UNRUSTEE'S SALE OK STOCK OF
L SAD DLERY, HARNESS. &o.-Bv virtue of deed
bearing date the first day Ct May and duly recorded
in the clerks Office of the Hastings Court of the City of
Richmond, for the benefit of certain creditors named
therein shall coed to sell auction, WEDNES
DAY the 10Th inst commencing at 10 o'clock, at the
store OF said MITCHELL on Main street, opposite the Banks
his entire stock consisting OF the usual variety of Saddle
ry, Harness, Material &c.
TERMs-For all sums ender $50 cash. over $50 months
credit for approved negotiable notes.
ISAAC j. MERCER, Trustee.
Sale to be conducted by
my 10 GEO. J. SUMNER Auct
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NEW YORK MARKETS, May 10
The flour market is easier Southern brands command
"a 81 1a$46s. Grain unchanged. Cotton firm.