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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

Crit,endrn, late Attorney General of the United
States, and Lady, Hon. G. M. Conrad, late Secretary
of War, and two Ladies Of Mr.. Cril,enden's family,
arrived in Wilmington on Friiay night last. on their
journey South. Mr.. Critendpn and Mr.. Conrad
having been invited, in company with Ex President
Fillmore to visit Wilmington, and partaks of the
hospitalties Of ci,izens guests of the town,
were received at the Rail Road Depot by Commit
zee appointed fof the purpose and conducted to oig
ings prepared for them at the Carolina Hotel. On
Saturday large number of persons called to pay
their respects to Distinguished visers, and in the
afternoon of that day they par,ook of dinner, (hur-
redly, but most crediably got up by The proprietor
of the esablishment.) in company with some of the
Town Authorities, and few private citizens.
They left on Sunday morning for Charleston.
Wilmington Herald.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

NEw HAMPSHIRE. The Concord Patrio, publish.
es returns OF The for Governor that State from
all but four small towns. and the result is: For Mar
tin. 81 ,OI3 for Bell 1871; for White and others,
s.ls7-najorily for Martin, 5,O95, which will be
slightly increased.
In the lst Congressional district, Dr. kiuredge has
IL 1865, MI Tuck 10 O6S, others Is. In the Sd dis
trc,, Mr.. Hibbard has about 1000 majeri,y.
The Patriot reckons the Democratic majority in
the House at SO. The Senate will stand ii Demo.
Gratis TO Wing. New York Tribune.
So Tuck has been been beaten, and Abolition
ism in New Hampshire is dead. Democratic ma
jority in the House ss, and the Senate II Demo
Gratis to Whig-good for the " old Granite State!
the State of FRANK PIERCE and of the true
friends of the Constitution and of State rights.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06
CALIFORNIA MINES.

The following, CLEANED from California papers
contains the latest intelligence from the mines:
:" MINING News. The mining intelligence, so ia
as reported, is favorable Three took ost $4,000
in week, Yreka, from dirt they had thrown uE
during the dry season.
Al Jacksonville and on Rogue river the miners were
doing we'll Provisions at .hose paces were more
plenty than Yrska, supplies being received froG
Oregon.
The roads from Tshams to Shasta are good. and
many migratory miners scattered along them. Pro-
visions aiong the route plenty and cheap.
From the Columbia Gazette we extract the follow.
ing:
BIC STRIKE. Two Mexcans commenced sinking
a hole on Wednesday last, below Caupo Seco, on
the other side of Sulvan's gulch, Pagos ranch,
and stidck pocket, from which they took out, by
o'clock on Thursday, $500, one piece of which
weighed eight pounds.
New digVings have been discovered recently near
Don Pedro's Bat, on the Tueunne river, about four
miles back. Some OF the miners were taking out as
high as 800 per day, while the maj ori,y were aver
aging SI2 and SIS.
From all parts of the Southern mines the accounts
are favorable At Yankee Hill, very rich lead has
been struck. Several very large Jumps have been
taken from it, of which weighed 90 lbs. ounces.
Another lump, taken out at Vaecilo, weighed 81
ounces.
The extensive dggngs on Montezuma Flats are
becoming and more productive. There are
numerous extensive claims paying from one to two
ounces to the man.
There has been good deal of excitement about the
river dggings which bad been discovered about five
miles from Sonora. They were first discovered by
some Mexicans, who took out some 5000 in day
or two. and, becoming alarmed, thoy came to Sonora
and offered some citizens Of the town share in them
The lucky friends of the Mexicans were Mayor Dodge
Theophilus Dodge and Abel Holsead, and of course
they jumped at the chance. On going on to We
claim they found decayed quartz lead, good por
ton of which gold. The first day they took out,
in the course of two hours. Sl,lO0, including one
splendid specimen weighing seven pounds, Of which
four pounds was judged to be solid gold. 1t was
bought by Mr. Stacey. of the firm of Stacey, Ben
nett e. Co., and is to be sent to The Worlds Fair.
The second day. rising ten pounds Of gold were taken
from the Claims
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

CONVENTIONS. The Raleigh Standard has moosd
the subjec, Of in the various
al districts, and to every proposition he has
put stating the importance, necessity and exped ency
of them in particular districts where the will
be strong End close between the parties. where the
democratic ascendency is such that there will be
danger from clashing of pre,ensions, and NUM-
Der of candidates in the field. Lee. every district say
we, that there any doubt about, in full and
in fair convention, representing every locality and
beat in the district, and select the that wiH
coed. Wi. Free Press.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

EB- Mfr. Thackery, says the Herald, author Of
Vanity Fair, Pendennis, and other works. and
more generally known in this country as Leetu-
rer upon the literary characters of Queen Annies
time, arrived in Wilmington on Sunday last, and
left in the afternoon train for the North. We think
Mr.. Thackery might have given one Lecture in
Wilmington, but the Herald is not disposed to
shed tears over his foilure to do so.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

ET The Erie Railroad, New York, cost the
stockholders up to March 1st, 1858, $so,277,542
This includes every thing. There are 44e miles
of the main road, nearly all well fenced-the
branches make, in all, 700 miles. The working
machinery is as follows: l49 locomotives, 13l
passenger and baggage cars, 1855 freight and bur-
den cars, &c, DC.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

LARGE SALE OF RAIL ROAD Iron. A sale Of Ave
thousand tons Of rail road iron was made in New
York Thursday by an agent Of one Of the lsrges,
Welsh manufacturers al f9 per ton, cash, free on
board in Wales. This brings the price here to about
S70 per ton. There has been pause in the marke.
for two or three weeks but this new movement,
and indicates that the price Of rails is bo kept up.
The rail road iron production OF this country is now
about 65,O00 tons per annum. The wants Of the
country this year. is believed, will be 300 900 tons
and next 400 600, if the present prosperity OF the
country continues.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06
f. GReported for the Baltimore Sun.1
EXTRA SESSION OF THE U. s. SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March %, 1853.


Mr. Hunter offered The following resolution:
Resofped, That the Secretary Of The Treasury be
directed report to the Senate, at is next annual
chamable, manufactured by rolling bar iron, me.-
chdntabe, manufactured Otherwise Than by rolling
railroad iron, manufactured BY rolling, and pig iron,
forthe last ten years preceding 1853, in the foreign
markets OF production OF shipment. Also, the aver
age prices, annually, o. the descriptions Of
al New York and Pittsburg for the same period, to-
ge'her with the charges for eights, insurance and
commissions.
Mr.. Hunter explained his object in Offering the re-
solution. IL was, he said, with view of effecling
compromise between the lac and CO onsu m-
ers of iron, by fixing price beyond whch no charg-
es shall be made. Having all The nformation before
them at the next session, they could lrgsa;e under
standingly. -.
Mr.. Broadhead expressed his regre, that The Scna.
tor did not support such proposed compromise here
toiOre, when he voted 10 exempt railroad iron from
duty.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Shields, it was resolved that
there be paid Robert Beale late sergeanaI arms,
out OF The contingent fund, his salary up the end
Of the present fiscal year. ....
MIR. Walker offered resolution, proposing that
the Senate meet hereafter o'clock in The morn
ing, saying that the Senate meet now just as the
Cabinet come out Of session and il was necessary
for Senators to transact business with the heads OF
Departments, which they could not do for the
reason stated.
Objections were made to tho consideration IF the
resolution.
The Senate ordered the purchase of thousand CO.
pies OF Rngolds maps OF the survey of the Pacific,
and then into executive session, and after
az journed.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

by friend that on Saturday, the 2eth of March
Mrs. Mary Hackney, wife Of Mr.. Joseph Hackney,
of Chatham County, committed suicide by hang
ing herself in her own dwelling leaving a hus-
band and nine small children to mourn their loss.
A deranged mind supposed to be the cause of this
melancholy occurrence.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

w We learn, from the Baltimore Sun, that
on Saturday last the Senate of Maine passed the
liquor Law from the House, with its amendments
by yeas 20, nays TO-, This, we presume, is the
original law, amended. .e4 RS
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

Hon. CHARLES G. ArHERroN, we learn by the
Amherst IN. II. Cabinet, has given a considerable
for the poor OF that town, and besides has pre-
senied all the school districts with copy Of Web.
ster's loyal quarto dictionary. - 1.Ssssz5 - =
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

/ DEATH OF Mrs. HLLMoRE. We learn, by tele-
yraph, that Mrs. Fillmore wife ofsthe ExsPresi-
isnt, died ii " askipg ton City On Wednesday, last
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

u BUSBEE G BROTHER, have 70.
i 4. moved their Law office from the Court House to
the old '' Henry Cannon Office " owned by Willis
Scott Esq, of Wilmington and Martin streets.
Raleigh, Jan. l3, 1853. E-st
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06
WESTERN RAILROAD.

A meeting of the stockholders in this Company
was held in Fayetteville according to notice, and
the Company was organized by the election Of the
following officers: Directors, Messrs. Colby and
Smith, E. ]. Hale AzA. McKethan Jesse G. She
pherd, James Banks, T. S. Lutterloh, T. r. Under
wood, and Jno. D. Williams; President, Duncan
G. McRae; Secretary and Treasurer, Jno. NJ. Rose.
The salary Of the President was fixed at $1,000,
and that of the Treasurer at 81 GOO.
The INFLUX OF GoLD. Recently in the British
House of Commons, hIr. Drummond asked the
Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Govern
ment had considered the effects of the reduced
value Of gold and its consequences, and whetherit
Wis advisable to appoint atcommttee to inquire
into the altered value Of the currency The Chan
celor Of the Exchequer replied, that the Govern
ment had carefully watched the course Of monetary
Transactions and especially the influx and efux of
gold, but they saw no proof Of the reduced value
Of the precious commodity, and had no intention,
under present circumstances, and as at present ad-
Vlsed, to appoint committee Of inquiry
WILM1NGToN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.. We
learn from the Commercial that this body held its
nrst meeting on Saturday last for the transaction
OF business An election was held for Commit
Tee OF Arbitration, which resulted in the choice of
ool. John McRae, as Chairman; and Messrs. E.
Aidder, G. D. Ellis, R. g. Rankin and H. Mutt as
members A Tariff Of charges, to go into opera
aon on the lst of July next, was adopted by the
onamber, and recommended to other merchants
" the place, which, with the Constitution and
bylaws, will shortly be published for distribution.
AS The Senate is still in session.. On the 29th,
W. Badger offered Resolution authorizing the
'erseant-atarms to continue the messengers in the
employment Of the Senate, for two months after
~s present session. for the purpose Of folding and
"aasnltting documents. The Senate is mainly
'nsagea in Executive business-that is, confirming
Nominations to Office. Z
dARPER AND PursAM. We are indebted tc
~, a,, pomeroy for the April numbers Of these val
'aole periodicals.
- At the municipal election in New orlean.
'A the 2sth ultmo, the Democrats swept tho Ci i
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06
Oregon.

Advices from Oregon reach TO the 18th ult.
The Legislative Assembly adjourned on the Sd
instant, after session Of sixty days. A large mum.
Der of acts passed Provision had been made for the
preparation and report Of a code.
The loss Of the brig Vandalia. Capt. E. N. Beard,
of Baltimore, with all on board, has been confirmed.
Five bodies have come ashore. One OF the bodies
supposed TO be Capt Beard-was buried the
spot, and portion of the hair, which is light, pre-.
served. A ring, taken from one of The others, has
been Kept for Identification. The Indians of the
neighborhocd were all drunk from liQ0Dr on board.
Large preparations were making fssnining opera.
tons. Twas supposed that four thousand person,
were engaged in mining.
Provisions are plenty and low. Flour SO cenis
sugar As coffee IS; beet 25 cents per pound.
The ship Norman Morrison arrived al Victoria,
Vancouvsr's Island, the 10th January, in I40 day
from London, with l60 passengers, comprising some
IS families.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

LATER FROM EUkoPr. The steamer franklin ar
rived at New York on Monday, with Liverpool dates
10 the 18th inst. Cotton and breadsufs reuain ua.
changed. ~.
Marshal Haynau, Of Infamous memory, died at vi
emma, on the I4ih inst.
The advices from Australia were to January 10.
The yield Of gold greater Than ever. At the va.
rous dggings l00, 900 men were working, averaging
each 10 ounces per week.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
ATTORNEY AT Law, {

- -. = RALEIGH, NJ G., =
M practice in the Courts of Pleas and Quarter
w Sessions fer the Counties of Wake. johnston,
and Chatham. He is be found the Office atey oe.
curied by Hon Will. H. Haywood, Ir, decd.
January l.. 1853. l4-6mw&sw.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

UrAH.-The Union Of Sacramento has news from
the valley Of the Great Salt Lake the lst Of Jan.
uary. The mail started on that day, bot forced
The Deserei News Of December IS contains Gsy.
Youngs annual message to the Legislature Of Utah.
He eongratulates the people on the general peace,
prosperity and promotion Of the manufacture Of sugar
from the beet.
The effect Of the laws now In force are pronounced
bY Tie Governor 10 be genial and saiutary in their
tunueo0e. -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

INcREAsE OF BANKING CAPrrAL. report has
been made in the Mas sachusetts Senate in favor Of
increasing the capital stock Of the old banks Of the
State TO the amount Of pa, and in favor of
chartering new banks with total capital stock Of
$4,000, 600 more; amounting in all 70 the sum Of
81, 100000. ~ S's,s@ '''ssi is =
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

dARPER AND PUrNAM. We are indebted to
~, ~, Pomeroy for the April numbers Of these val
ua0le periodicals..
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-04-06

~ At the municipal election in New Orleans
VI the 2sth uldmO, the Democrats swept the Ci ity.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL.

TIME denartments of this School have been filled and
| tended bv the appointment of the Hon. THOMAS b..
MONROE who has long been successful instructor IN va
rous branches of the Law to the he has
cepted. The faculty therefore consstso
The Hon. GEORGE ROBERTSON, Qate Chief Justice of
Kentucky Professor of Constitutional Law, Equity Jurls-
prudence and Pleading and the Law of Comfy.
The Hon. THOMAS A. MARSHALL, Gate Chief Justice
and now Judge of the Court of Appeals of ky Proes-
sor of the Common Law, Elementary and PRACTICAL IN
cluding Pleading and Evidence.
The Hon THOMAS B. MONROE, Judge of the q. S. Dis
trict Court for kentucky Professor of Civil National
Criminal and Commercial Law And
NJ c. JOHNSON, Adjunct Professor, who VII attend he
class in the casual absence of the regular Professors
The winter session of this School will commence as usual
ON the ls of November and will be prolonged to hve an
session win enable the Professors to give more extensive
and thorough course of instruction. which will be carried on
principally by daily examination In designated porons Oh
the text books with such explanations and illustrations as
NAV be deemed necessary and also by Moot Courts lor
pleading and the discussion of legal quesums ana py re-
curing from the students written exercises III drawing up
bonds deeds and other legal instruments arguments and
onnjons The attention of the students will also be specla
y directed the history of Jurisprudence ard to Cvll his
tory as connected with the progress OF the Law and 10 the
Federal Courts The books will be principally sucn as have
been heretofore used 20 be furnished by the sdents
The extension of the session and of the course OF pstrc-
on viii produce some increase the cost of the Professors
tickets the particulars of which win be hereafter announced
II is expected that there will be second session OF hve
months in each year. and in fact that arrangements VIII De
made for continuance of regular study and exercises
the whole year by such students as may desare IT, Dpo
mas will be granted the end of each session to such as are
found qualified to receive them. NJ u JVHNooN,
ioi toi t4f Chairman Bosrd Trustees.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
THE NASHVILLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

AyTNC at GREAT epeynse procured the most recently
improyed machinery and tools for the construction OF
the work metals we solicit from the Yves
oroa a,. 20 ate IN order Railroad Machinery, such
ps ocomoiTe Passenger Freight Cars Frogs Switch
Stands Repair Cars and all work apperamRg to harOaas @
- 90 b nyyer with boilers of the best Tennessee Iron
Saw Mills Fitted up complete, with Circular or Sash
saws embracing the latest Improvements Grst IN loy
S ;IlS of the most recent construction with Engines
to Correspond put up in any part of the Southern country
Cotton Gins.-Engines to drive Couoh Ulns, WIN ''
oessarv anrurtenance made TO order at short notce
In ali cases where it is desired, furnish an engineer 70
put up the engine and instruct an intelligent negro 50 '
he NAV continue to operate the engine, &c ;.,,
Sbaffing MIN Geering Water Wheels, Cast Iron Bank
Vaults made TO order. :sb
Information cheerfuly given and orders 2eeeyeo py
NB-The highest prices paid for old Brass and copper
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
IRON FENCING,
At the Sign of the Spread Eagle, College Street.

At the Sign of the Spread Eagle, College Street
rrIHE undersigned is now prepared 20 execute all -
kinds of Wrought and Cast Iron feneng- 60 60
sSso every variety of Gates, Fancy Step, Balcony Ss
and Verandah Railing My work will be executed as well
as any of that brought from the Eastern Cities and at prices
sIo1 as the same article be procured elsewhere
All Kinds of Blacksmith Work at the shortest notice The
bic are requested give call and examine my pat
ens and prices viii endeavor to give the utmost sails-
teriis M P WILLIAM STEWART,
College Street. opposite the Fmemens Hall, Nashville.
1T
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
CUMBERLAND HOTEL,

CUMBERLAND HOTEL,
Foot of Broad Street, Directly opposite the Steamboat
Landing, Nashville, Tenn.
J.L. GRACE, Proprietor.
TINE undersigned thankful for the very liberal sSA
/ patronage bestowed this House since he iiHM
opened it to the public in March last and most lAA
spectfuy soics continuance of public favor To the
boarding and travelling community he would say that he
is now prepared give them accommodations equal to any
hotel the city, having procured the services Of polite and
attentive clerks experienced walters and first rate cooks
The rooms are large and pleasantly situated commanding
beautiful view of the river and business operations OF the
city, Persons wishing travel by the river this house al
fords superior advantages being located
Immediately at the Landing.
The traveller who stops here need never loose his chance
of the first boat Baggage will always be conveyed TO and
r I'm Steamboats, by the of the house. free Of charge
Pills always me derate ian22 j. /. GRACE
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
A PROCLAMATION.

UNOW all men by these presents that j. L. GRACE,
of the city of Nashville county of Davidson and State
- tennessee am now fully prepared to accommodate tray
ler and boarders with superior fare at the Gu BERAND
HOTEL foot Of Broad street directly at the steamboat land
;n Nashville Tenn The public respectfully solicited TO
i've ths house one trial. and experience does not prove
e he equal to the best and the cheapest Hotel in the city, the
snhscr;ber will ever after hold his peace. j. l. GRACE
p S-Baopage takes to and from steamboats, free OF
,harge [aplS
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
PATENT CHopp1NG MILL,
,or Cbonning Corn or other Grain,

For Chopping Corn T,.. or oahea 05a,J 1Jia' an
UT will grind with one or two horse power, from four 10
five bushels an houreither fine for bread or coarse io
stock-and is so simple in its construction that any DOy
"a ~ S;thar Steam. w ater or Horse Power.
Having sold the entire right of manufacturing and seng
the aboye Mill in Tennessee to Messrs j. r. Cowan ana A.
c. Howard of Nashville persons wishing 10 purenase can
find them at NJ Seaburys on College street. where mey
will be happy to take orders Booo " Adams
aug2S
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07
HUNIsyILLK, Ala. March q 1s5s

n D. ~ nCN!SVILLK Ala, March 8, 1852.
DR. bLEDsoE:-SIR: Judging from the Certificates Won
have already advertised it viii be almost for ma
10 add further evidence in regard the healing yftnes of
your Compound; but mnst say that for wears suffered
great deal from Dyspepsia and enlargement of the spleen
ana thought that never would recover commenced tax
ing your compound about nine weeks since and have Gained
70 or 80 pounds, and feel about well as | ever did
HENRY j. GOFF.
"a The above medicine is for sale in every DRUG Store in
the ety and most OF the towns in the State o. w HEN
DEhoHOII, General Agent, for whoesaleng the med.
iclne. i=a5 Price 81 per pint Bottle. novI62lyd tr
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07

LIQUORS AND TOBACCO
800 bbls Aurora Whisky;
do Wilshires do;
so do Old MonOngahea Whisky
so do Double Distilled do
100 do American Brandy;
so do do Gin;
90 do Sweet Malaga Wine;
81 do Old Port Wine;
25 do New England Rum;
511 Pipes Old Brandy and best brands;
2 do Holland Gin;
so bbls Walkers Ale
20 boxes Gus JONES' Tobacco;
10 do Young Birdwefs Tobacco;
29 do AlEsons do
% do Fennels do
20 do Peter NJ Boerz Mol do
10 do Z. Fernix's do
10 do B. Dailys do
% do P. NJ. Boerz gold leaf do
In store and for sale by
jams BEN. NJ. NOEL BRO
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-07

rIyJLLAHOMA LOTS.-The undersigned has laid
off blocks of Lots of several each forprivate
idence and is prepared to sell them at private sale to
those who desire have residence IN the beautiful
and healthy town of Tulahoma. We have in the site of the
town. besides the healthy atmosphere and pures free
stone water most excellent spring of Water sup
posed TO be mixed with White sulphur
may1S WILLIAM hOOhI1, Agent.