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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-23

STEAMBOAT CoLLIsIox.-On the l4th ms,
at 4 o'clock in the morning the steamers West.
ern World and H.R. w. Hill came in collision
at Princeton Bar. 100 miles above VicksburV
The Western World was Oapsized, anil is con.
sidered total loss, From fifteen to twenty.
five lives we're lost. The Hill IL reported nat
to have been damaged. The Western World
left st. Louis on the 10th inst.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-23

~ The st. Louis Inteligsnoer has put on
new and beautiful dress; it also contains much
more reading matter than heretofore. 1t is now
altogether very handsome, o. well as excellent
paper.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-23

II Mayor Scimes advertses for one hun.
dred laborers to work on the Hannibal and New
London Plank Road. Cash to be paid every
week.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-23
HANNIBAL Journal.
o. cLrmrts. Ea,ss saa Prsprls.sr.

HANNIBAL.
HURsDAY,. DECEMBER %, 1852
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nounced with equal openness and Tankness slavery
agitation is 10 be eontnued-conIinued too in defiance
OF each one and all OF the interests OF the country in
opposition sentmen political purely palriotc-carIed
on and carried without regard 10 consequences how
ever momenous-or results, however appalling Mark
too, the extent which The designs thus announced are
made 10 reach Anti slavery agitation is no longer 10 be
confined purposes OF excluding the South from the terri
tories, ruling the admission OF slave States 10
the Unlon and aboshng slavery the District OF Co
lumba The termination OF lis existence in the country
the end now aimed at-an end which no sane man can
contemplate without being conscious that il would be
the end OF the consttuton-lhe end OF the republic
This, then, is the issue Shall agitation for such an
end be pemiiied-shall anti.savery agitation in any
shape be any longer toeraed For TO The same result il
would lead matter what the professed purpose of those
who commence it or continue it. One would suppose
that 10 such question the American people would find
no diihculiy in returning speedy and decided answer
The natural division OF parties upon this subject would in
cude upon the side the entire South and all the patriot
ism OF the North, leaving upon the other fanatcism by
itself Not less than threefourths -ffhs OF her
sons would be found nerposng themselves between the
country and the first approach of danger But the ties OF
party and failure fully appreciate the peris which
environ them will lead aslray portion and swell APP
pareniy the enemys array AT this uncture, then be-
hooves the country consider well in which OF the great
parties her confidence shall be placed-which has
the most connexon with the adversary and which
her vital interests more at heart; which leans
to agitation and domestic discord-which 10 con-
Citation and tranquility; which guards the Constitution
and the Union with solid phalanx, and which enlsts
the bitteres foes Of each within its ranks The means
Of coming to a correct conclusion upon this important
subject are by difficult of access the evidence
lies patent upon the declarations and the acts of either
party. On the side of the democracy, we have from
every quarter expressions Of devotion to our valued in
sutions and determination 10 sustain the measures cal
cuated 10 perpetuate them Its leaders have all pro-
fessed their adherence to the principles OF compromise
and pledged themselves in all contingencies 10 carry
them out, and its representatives in Congress have af
fmed the policy of pacifcaton-whle, on the part Of
the wings, we have in reply either deep and sulen
silence or open declaration OF hostility such as we
have quoted above from the mouth piece of united whig
gerry and aboonism Is there any difficulty in choice
between the two'
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democrats who were members OF the convention, and
also OF those who were members OF the legislature.
both of which bodies were then In session. were. we
believe adopted by the constitutional convention with,
any material alteration We give. any rate. those
OF them referred TO in Mr. Wses letter, they were re-
ported by himself Taking the resolutions Of the legis-
alure and of the convention together they certainly
ain in all its parts the substantial accuracy OF the state
ment Of the "yrgnian," quoted by on Friday LAST
and we "cannot conceive upon what authority" Mr.
WISE in his letter. undertake represent that state
ment as in any material respect an "eHor" We do
not, however, regret the circumstances which have led
at this time reproduce full record OF so interest
ing and useful a character
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New HAMPSHIRE.

The legislature of this sterling democratic State as
semoies o.morrow. The principal objects upon which
II will be called TO act will be the election of Uni.
ted States senator in place OF Mr. Hale the re-dis.
irictng OF the State the basis OF the new census for
The choice OF three representatives in Congress- and fol
the aPportonng OF the public among the severa
townships OF the Stale. An attempt will also be made
revise the laws regulating the sale OF intoxicating spirits
so that they may conform to the laws upon this subject
which have been adopted in Maine Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island. Doubtless the consideration of the mos
impor'an, subjects OF Legislation will be postponed 10
fall session.
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Exploration OF the valley of the Amazon.


We have already published two very able aud inter-
estng papers on this subject from the pen OF Lieutenant
Maury the Superintendent OF the National Observatory
the latter OF them being MEMORIAL submitted by him 10
Congress in relation 10 steam communication between
some southern seaport Of the United States and the
mouth OF the river Amazon. Lieutenant Hernden, Of
the corps of naval officers engaged in the operations OF
the Observatory, some lime since detached from that
service, at the suggestion, believe, of Lieutenant
Maury and ordered 10 proceed upon expedition OF
ploration through the Amazon valley, from the Pacific
to the Atlantic. We find the following notice OF the ex-
petition in the New York Times:
THE exploration of the valley Of the Amazon is a work
which travellers and scientific have frequently under
taken with varying but always imperfect About
year since another expedition put under the
auspices OF the United States government the results OF
which may prove more important. We informed that
Lieutenant Hernden, U. s. navy, whose guidance this
effort was conded, has succeeded in penetrating from the
Pacific to the Atlantic through the richest sections OF that
region and al the last advices Para his way
homeward His arrival at this port may be daily expected
The information regarding the condition, resources and
prospects Of the interior of Brazil which has been gathered
in the progress OF this enterprise be interesting and
valuable addition to our geographical knowledge. We
presume the report of Lieutenant Hernden will be publish
ed in official FORM"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE i. 1859.
Congress Monday.

4
SESATE.-Mr Mangum moved that when the Senate
adjourn, it be Thursday next in order 10 en-
able senators 10 attend the Baltimore Convention which
was agreed to-
On motion by Mr.. Gwin, the morning business was
dispensed with, and the deficiency bill was taken up
MIR. Hunter made some remarks at length upon the bill
in which he followed by Mr.. Pearce. After some
Houston, Gwin and others participated the bill was
passed.
HOUSE, OF REpREsENrArvEs-Th House postponed
the consideration OF the motion to reconsider the vote by
which the House had laid on the table the Iowa land
bill until Tuesday. June s.
Mr. Orr reported from the Committee on Public Lands
bill granting 10 the States of Florida and Alabama
lands in aid OF the construction OF certain railroads.
which was likewise postponed until next Tuesday.
Mr.. Harris, OF Tennessee, moved joint resolution
fixing upon the first Monday in August next at ~ M,
Tor the close OF the present session which, after consd
Grafton, postponed until Monday next.
resolution 10 adjourn (when the House did adoum)
not agreed TO.
Various resolutions proposing 10 regulate the business
to be considered by the House during the sngs of the
Baltimore Democratic National Convention were pro-
posed and rejected and then, after various other efforts
10 compass the adoption OF resolutions for an adjourn
Convention, resolution agreeing to adjourn over from
the termination OF todays session until Friday next was
agreed to- and then the House adjourned
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The Democratic National Convention.

This most important assembly this morning in
the Hall OF the Maryland Institute in Baltimore We learn
that ample accommodations have been provided by the
Committee OF Arrangements. not only for the members of
The Convention but also for the public press and the
taors whom the interesting occasion will assemble. We
learn from the Baltimore papers that crowd of such
vsiters have already reached the city
We trust that such harmony and patriotic spirit will
pervade the dongs of the Convention shall be worthy
OF the noble cause which is committed TO its hands
We have made ample arrangements 10 report the pro-
ceedings OF the Convention with the utmost promptness,
and we hope the morning of each successive day to
publish full account OF the action and discussion had in
The body up to the time Of our going to press
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After the reading OF the Journal.
MIR SlBLEY desired 10 move 10 postpone the business
OF The morning hour, the special ORDER until the territorial
business The Speakers table shall have been disposed
OF.
Alter eonversalion-in which the SPEAKER, and
Messts SlbLEG, HOUSTON, JONES OF Tennessee,
granted,
Mr. SiBLEY moved to suspend the rules, to permit
Nun 70 make his motion; rules not suspended.
MT McMULLlN asked leave TO introduce bill, OF
Which previous rotce had been given
But Mr. HARRIS, OF Tennessee, called for the regular
order OF business
When the SPEAKER called for reports from commit
ees-hra from the Committee on Public Lands.
MI HALL moved TO postpone the pending question
until next Tuesday week the said question being on
laying the table the motion to reconsider the vote by
winch The House had laid on the table the Iowa land
The SPEAKER decided that before this motion could be
entertained, the pending motion 10 lay on the table mus
Mr. JONES, OF Tennessee, who had made Il, then
uihdTew IL and the question being on the motion Of
mi Hall to postpone,
MI. AvERErf demanded the yeas and nays which
beng ordered, the question the motion 10 reconsider
was postponed until Tuesday, June 8, proximo yeas 10
Mr. ORR. from the Committee on Public Lands, re.
ported bill granting lands and the right Of way Flor
"a and Alabama IN AID OF The construction OF certain
railroads
Mr. JONES. OF Tennessee, taking the floor, addressed
e House against acting on any contested bill or ques
non during the week. owing 10 the absence Of
many members who were attending the Baltimore Con.
Venton
Mt SACKETT asked leave TO introduce resolution
posponing the consideration of reports other bust
ness which may be opposed controversial until Friday
merit
MI, CLEVELAND objected;
20 leave was not granted.
The bill reported by Mr.. Dan here read twice
MI o. moving 10 put Il on its passage, The said bal
read at length for the information OF the House; and
me question being on its third reading,
Mr.. o. addressed the House n length in evpla
nation Of the provisions OF the BILL and in favor OF its en-
acment
Nj. o then moved to recommit the bill 10 the Com
mlltee on Public Lands
The morning hour having expired before the conclu
Won OF the remarks OF Mr. o.,
n Mr.. BRIGGS asked the unanimous consent oil the
mouse Tor leave TO make motion.
MT CABELL asked leave TO move 10 print the bill.
But MIR. Jones objected unless Mr.. G. would move
postpone the further consideration OF The bill unit
tuesday week next IN connexon with the motion "a
AID then, after conversation between Messrs JONES
tennessee, CABELL, and ORR,
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The letters by the Collins steamer Arctic delivered
here yesterday mornings whilst those sent by the Cunad
steamer Cambria which sailed four days before the
Arctic, only received on Sunday morning, making
gain OF hree days by the Aroic--which speaks for
itself
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Orphans Court, May ~, 1904
DIsTnor or CoIUHBI. Washington county, TO wits
IN Henry May administrator OF Ann r. Bousn, de-
appointed Tuesday, 18th
distribution OF the Of said deceased OF
administrator, far the
money when and where m cred
deceased notified their
law be excluded from all bene6t Of
provided this order be published week
for weeks prior TO said 18th day Of June next
Test;
ED. N. ROACH Reg Wills.
ED. N. ROACH, Reg. Wills.
May 26-law3w
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NORTH CAROLINA ,sq.s 80
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
RALEIGH. N. C.

RALEIGH, N. C. H
THIS Company has been in successful operation for
IL more than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State Except Steam
Mills and TurPentine DistilIeres) upon favorable terms
Its Policies now cover property amounting to 81 500
600, large portion of which is in country risks and
its present capital nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured. % @52t
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been than third of one per cent
on all grades of property embraced in its ope
rations. sst
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year
DrRECToRs:
JOS o. b. Roulhac, G.. w. D. Hutchngs, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner s. W. Whit
ing, L. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeill, Fayete-
ville Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John Cox,
Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, W. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough
B. Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton, and
f. L. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors are authorized to receive appcatons
OFFICERS THE COMPANY:
J. g. B. Rouhac, President, sa.-a ..s
Henry D. Turner, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer, sf4
j. G. Partridge, Secretary,
| John H. Bryan, Attorney,
| ]. Hersman, General A gent. zt.a.
S 5sss P $ s$;:s Committee
4 Ancommunications in reference to insurance should
bet addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
i . ]. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
I Raleigh, June 81, 1852. 81
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MEagIe HoteI.,, Chapel Hill, for sale

Eagle HOt0Is Una pei AAAAA, AOA ceSAo
TIME Proprietress of this we'll known and profitable
establishment, having realized sufficient income to
warrant her in resuming the quiet of private me- OF
the public generally the opportunity Of bidding
for its advantages.
The citizens of the State well acquainted Wild
the advantages of its position that but few remarks are
necessary complete their information 5tst s@ IS.
The Hotel itself possesses all the requirmens OF room
and comfort which its purchasers desire II has ca
pacity the accommodation of one hundred and nifty
oarders and the and rapid growth of the Uni
versy adjacent, makes easy maerto possess such
or greater number of students
In addition this the frequent travel through Chap
ell Hill gives the Hotel beng the only one in the place.
a transient custom equal to any in the State.
The lots and stables adjoining are extensive and COM
modious, and the country market supplies abundany
| and on profitable terms much of its provisions.
The terms of sale require one third of the price to
be paid taking possession note, with safe security
and time payment suited to the convenience of the
purchaser the reasonable demands for the remain
der.
If further information be desired concerning the in
ducements purchase, the President of the University
any other resident of the village, will furnish it.
Possession be obtained at any time after the Isl
of May. Apply to ANNE s. HILLARY.
Chapel Hill, N. e. Feb. ~ 1851. 81
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PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.

VUlHE subscribers having purchased the entire inter
est of N. Perry in the above celebrated establish
men respectfully announce to the citizens of North
Carolina that they intend to relax effort TO retain the
liberal patronage heretofore received from the numer
Gus customers of the Bazaar in the Old North State
Manufacturing as do all our own clothing, and one
the firm being constantly in the market, thus having
facilities for purchasing cloths cassameres, Sc at
first hands, consequently at the lowest rates, are
enabled to compete in prices with Northern houses
while garments in point of style and workmanship
are exceed by those of other housein the State
1t is to enumerate the articles of which
our stock composed suffice it to say that in rooms
may be found every thing pertaining to mems wear,
and furnishing goods of the most recent style and In
great variety. 49, ,a sl-E sH
II Custom Department.,
Is constantly supplied with the most desirable goods
and those preferrng their garments made TO order
here find large assortment TO select trom and with an
efficient force of workmen get up single gar
ment eptile suit very short notice good tit
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
Our Wholesale Rooms.
Merchants visiting the City should not fail TO look
through our stock, as have opened an exclusive
Wholesale Room, and manufacture largely, expressly
for this branch of our trade.
A. S. SHAFER & CO.,
Successors to N. PERRY.)
Petersburg, Virginia, MAY 9Th, 1852. 52-
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NEW AND COMPLETE COOK BOOK. The
IN Practical Cookbook, containing upwards of one
Isl nd oS Moas T Fs
try and Game Soups, Broths, Vegetables. and Salads.
Also for making all kinds of Plain and Fancy Breads.
Pases Puddings. Cakes, Creams, Ices, Jellies, Pre-
serves. Marmalades, &c SC, &c. Together with
rious Miscellaneous Receipts and numerous Prepare
tons for Invaids By Mrs. BLISS. In one VOL limo
The Freemason's Manual a companion for the mi
atad through all the degrees of FreemasonrY fiom the
Entered Apprentice to the higher degrees of Knight
hood Embracing Entered Apprentice, Fellow Graft,
Master Mason, Past Master, Mark Master, Most Ex-
cellent Master Royal Arch Select Master, High Priest
hood, Knight of the Red Cross, Knights Templars,
Knights of Malta, the Ancient Constitution of the Or
der, sc. Embellished with upwards of one hundred
EngravIngs. illustrating the embems and symbols OF
the Order. By Rev. KINSEY JOHNS STEWART,
X. T. This work has the sanction and approval the
r. W. G. NJ. of the State of Delaware, and of the M.
E. G. H. P of the Grand H. R. A. c. of Pennsy lvania
For sale at the N. Bookstore by
H. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, September 27th, 1852. OIL
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NE w BOOKS.


IF E and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord
Cockburn, of the Judges the Court of Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery or Yearbook of
Facts in Science and art for 1852
The Power of Christian Benevo ence illustrated in
the Life and Labors Of Mary Lyon. .-
Austria in l94S49, containing full account of the
Revolution in Hungary, and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian and Provinces of the Empire, by
VIM. H. Stiles, Late Charge D'Aairs of the U. S. at
Court of Vienna.
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States including the Declaration of Inde-
pendence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory ascendency
by Jno P Kennedy, author of the Swallow Barn.
vol vo uniform with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Winfred
Hervey.
T he w orks of Stephen DIN, D. D., LID, Late Pre-
sdent OF the Wesleyan University, containing Sermons
and Sketches.
Hand Book of the English language, by R. G. Latham
M. D., F. R. S.
Queechy. by the author the Wide Wide World
Pyrmhurs, his Wanderings and ways OF thinking, by
Donald Mcleod.
Romansm at Home; Kirwan's Letters TO hiefJustice
fancy Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeifer's voyage round the World.
Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machi niss. Poems by Matilda.
Ban Gauthier's Book of Ballads;
For sale by
w. Z. PoMERoY.
Raleigh N. c.. June 9Th, 1852. Go
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Where do s1Oss faad things Choc,,,

THE Subscriber having laid in choice o.sor,If p'
i of the foowingarticles, begs leave to inform
zens of Raleigh and vicinity that he will sell am Cl-
Goods at such prices not to be undersod nv o MS
in this city. y any one
Persons DESTROYS of making good bargain will ,,o.
lore do well to give him a call and be convinced ere,
the above assertion is truth and no bumbuc abnt at
Fancy Goods, &c.
Vlolns, Flutes, Accordions, Guitars Pocket ~:
Table and Tea Spoons, Ivory and wooden noct,
Portemonnaes, Toothpices Canes Ladies WI 1nks
es, Hair Oils, German and American CoIoono S no&-
shaving Creams Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes ba soaps
dressing Combs, Gold Pencils. ems Breasn;o n" and
er-rlngs and Studs, Dolls Purses, Gum testbin ing
Looking Glasses, Guns, Pistols &c -'s Nlngs'
Dry Goods, &c
Callcoes, Ginghams, Figured Alpaccas and co,..
Black Lustres, Brown and BIeached Mnsns CSOpuIgs'
Irish Linen Canton Flannel Ticking Lnsev oaT Ot,'
and Wooden Hose, Comforts, Cotton Sin "O.O9
sheepskn Gloves Edgings Boots and Shoes S ana
Groceries, &c.
Mackerel Herring, Lard Cheese, Bacon dried RI
Buffalo tongues Sardines Nails, Powder. Shot CO.
Sugars, &c. "A0'' Oo1ee
Cigars,
of ten different Brands, &C DC.
Raleigh, October IL, 1852 90
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Raleigh & CASTOR r.. r.. Office,


PROPOSALS will be received at this office until the
i LIST day of November next for loan of from Fifty
Seventy five Thousand Dollars the Bonds of this
Company, be issued in of not less than Five
Hundred Dollars with coupons attached, payable Ten
after date, with interest payable semiannualy
the first Molday Of January and July in each and every
year.
This loan is authorized by a resolution of the Stock
holders adopted in general meeting Henderson, the
18th day of July 1852, which requires that not
less than Five nor more than Ter Thousand Dollars
shall be annually apart by the Board of Directors
from the receipts of the Company a sinking fund.- to
meet the payment of the Bonds issued. The Road
snow being reaid with heavy iron rail- costing about
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, and will he in
plete order with the necessary Locomotives Cars, &c.
during the present year.
GEO. w. MORDECAI, President
August %, 1852. s2-tlstN.