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.Two Distinguished French authors.

DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM. We reQses 70 learn
that there was on Monday nigh. the 25,h ul.ino, a
very destructive Hail Storm in The neighborhood Of
nearly all the window glass in the houses in that
ciniY-killed birds and chickenO, and injured maie-
rally vegetation and stock of every description.
where exposed TO the Storm. Oar inormant assures
us that the Hail lay the ground mex, morning to
the depth Of some eighieen inekes. This may seem
incredible but s nevertheless trae MI. Benjamin
Johnston, Mr.. Thomas P. Matthew'S and Mr. James
s. Williams were among The principal sufferers BY
the Storm. This Storm Was accompanied With much
rain and wind. Previors TO 1.-THE weather had been
suIiry. Though this Storm ~as sery destructive
where Il passed along and some Of our friends 81
fered great ioss which we vefy much regret We sre
praed 10 learn that il was not general bui conf ned
10 q nauow spaee in length and breadth. a.
HdiJar Republican.
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AMERICAN HARDWARE, &c.
e. P. TABB & Co. ~: -
HEAD OF THE SQUARE.
NQRFQIE W. y

RE receiving large additions their stock, BY sl.
most every arrival from the East, which having been
purchased at the cash saoont prices they enahied.
and determined sell low articles Of similar
qnsty he bought in the Northern cities Their
sortmcnt comprises ~ - 4sss 80
Cotton, Wool. Horse and Negro Cards, 81, -
Long and short handle Manure Forks, 1870
e Shovels and Spades.
Box and screw up Coffee Mills, -,.--s.-
Wire and Hair Sleeves and Searches, =
Cotton Leading Lines, Bed Cords,
bite Hemp Rope, assorted sizes. fss -
Shoe Brushes. BIacking, Hide Whips.
Broad and Marrow Axes. Adzes, = T. - -ss
Fancy Steel Blade Garden Hoes
full assortment of Hollow Ware Castings. embracing
Ovens Pots Spiders Ski,is, Fire Dogs. GiJdles &c.
Also general assortment of Fancy Goode, such -
Needles. Pins, Combs Of every kind,
Tooth, Hair and Shaving Brushes,
Fancy Soap, Snuff aud Shaving Boxes,
Bone. Fancy Gilt. Porcelain and Pearl Buttons,
Pocket Books. Porte Monnsics, Purses,
Silver Brass, Steel and White Metal Thimbles,
Looking Glasses, &c
April IS 1853. 4e--wsw.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM

de
Gen. Pierce Sitting out tie O6f-e Huide,s-.Messrs.
Soule's nnd BOiand's lms.ruetions-Cemrai Hmeri.
can J9fairs-Mr. Buchanan and Ills Mission-The
Nifiary .asyium, 9re.
The that the President was to leave the city,
on visit 10 New Hampshire, on the 18th of this
month, created no little excitement among the Office
expectants. They con luded that their cases would
be forthwith disposed of. but nov il appears that
Gen. Pierce intends to sit them out. The sumner
which will drive them out, will not, it seems, melt
him. 't --- . .i-f s rsa
Mr.. Soule Is to visit this city in few weeks. for
the purpose Ut receiving his instructions. and will
then proceed TO New York. where he viii, take his
departure without delay for Europe
As TO Mr.. Borland's instructions. l presume that
he has already received them. and they will probably
conform with the views of the administrations as fire.
qvenlly presented in its only known organ-,he
Union. The mission is promising in the eyes of
Young America.
Mr. Borland will, if l mistake not, find the San
Juan question already disposed of. upon his arrival
and the measures desired by the government already
accomplished.
Mr. Buchanan is soon TO he here, and the means
OF getting rid of the Clayton Bnwer treaty will afford
ample scope for his sagaciiy and Ingenuity. The
Honduras question alone does not afford suffcipn,
ground for the abrogation Of the treav Bu the Bay
Islands question is more hopeful. But if Great Bri-
tain should yield that point and every minor point
The sake Of holding the treaty, Mr. Buchanan s
diplomacy mus; fail. .- Fl"
On the 9Th Of the present month the commission
ers for The selection of the Western Military Asylum
will assemble in this city for the purpose OF deierm-
nng finally a site. II is believed that Harrods-
burg Springs, in kentucky. will be selected as en-
bracing all the requisites for such institution.
Generals Scott and Wool will soon arrive here and
the object so c;rcuiously pursued last will
then be found. II Harrodsburg Springs be selected.
M additional building will be required and. in poin,
OF sanbry. beauty. and accessibility, no place in
the West could surpass it.
have some doubt of the correctness Of the rumor
that Col. Gadsdpn is 10 be appointed Minister to
Mexico, and Gov. Seymour to Russia. But it may
he SO. ION.
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RALEIGH AND GAsTON ROAD.

A special meeting of the stockholders of this
Road was held in this City on Tuesday last-John
D.. Hawkins, Esq, Of Franklin, in the Chair, and
MIR. Hynlan, of Warren, Secretary.
The State was represented by Perrin Busbee,
Esq, and intelligent delegations were in attendance
from Petersburg and Norfolk. There was also a
good attendance Of stockholders from Wake,
Franklin, Granville and Warren Counties. The
meeting was harmonious, and the friends of the
Road were much pleased at the spirit manifested
on the occasion.
We learn that though the cars are running dai,
ly between Castor and Weldon for the transpor.
tation of passengers and freight, that portion oi
the road is not yet in the condition in which the
Commissioners desire to place it before turning ii
over to the Company; and it was, with the con.
currence of all, agreed to leave it in their hands
for the present DR.. Collins the President of the
Seaboard Road, stated that it would be in com
plete order and ready to be turned over by the Isl
of June. In the meantime the cars will continue
to run over it daily. The charter, as amended by
the last General Assembly, was unanimously ac
cepted.
From the Report Of the President and Direc
tors Of the Raleigh and CASTOR Road, made to the
meeting, it appears that the receipts from trans
portation for the last six months have been as fol
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FURTHER FROM MEXICO. Santa Annals reception
along the road from Vera Cruz 10 Mexico is said 10
have been most enthusiastic. Tfiumphal arches
erected the different and he was every.
where received with reclamation, firing Of cannon.
ringing Of bells. burning Of fireworks, and other de-
monsrralons of joy. .z-s..-.s- -
Gen. Lombsrdini had created the post Of Captain
General of Land and Sea. with salary of $4,000
year, and had named Santa Anna TO that post.
Sauta Anna declined the honor.
Judge Conkl:ng, it is said. lad declared to the
Mexican Government that his Government dissp.
proved Of the conduct OF the Governor Of New
Mexico.
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ROBE RTS'S ,r.ys
COPPER. TIN AND STOVE :DEPG.1r.
RoAHoKE SQUARE, q.

Tn STORE, large and varied sssostmens Of Ill kinds
j of CoPPEa and Tax Wares. wholesale and retail.
than any other estsbIishmcnt in Virginia. Cop
per Work for 6teamers Mile. Dstieues. &c, &C.,
ecutcd in the best with due regard for steam
pressure. sig sdf - .ssz ~ - .-si8Essc -
STOVES AND HoT-AIR FURNACES,
Of d. kinds for all purpores Metallic Roofing. Cutters
end Pipes for BuiIdngs. Block Tin. Tin Piaie Sheet
Copper Bar and Sheet Lead, Sheet Iron. &C., Ethereal
Oil, and Lamps for using IT, Shower Bsths Bafhing
Apparstus of ell the newest and most approved pstssus
80 wM.~ D.. ROBERTS. Js-.
- 4sis x Roanohe Squre, Norfolk, Hd.
April 10, 1853. p .4.aY A-swem.
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We learn that the contract for building the con-
Meeting link between the Raleigh and CASTOR De-
pot and the Central Road Depot, was taken by
Mr. Jacob Mordecai, of this County, he being the
lowest bidder. This work, it is thought, can be
completed in about four months. The contract
for the mason-work was taken by Mr.. Colborn, of
this Citv
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY &c.
DIR ECT PORTATIONS
e. p. TABB & Co,
HEAD OF MARKET SQUARE,

NoRFoLK, Va.
Lave received per ships CurGtuck. Star Of the
IL West aud CoDqueror, their Spring importatons,
comprising foil assortment of 49, - 49,
Elwelr Wecding. Killing and Lbbing Hoes,
Best Spades, Trace, Halter and Backhsnd c.,
Long and short handle Fry Pans,
Tabis and small Cutlery, grea, variety q, Planting,
To which they invite the stieniioa ofipns
pedging themselves furnish every article st{ Selling
can be purchased in the Northern citics lumber and
April, 26. 1858. 49, with Des.
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ent demanis Of the French government agains. the
Sand wich Islands be exiorionate,
and wholly incompatible with the Independence of
The Isands IL eis also said that they are to be en-.
forced by squadron Of Two GO gun ships and foo:
tho lslands and reducs them under Fsench dominion.
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NEW YoRK MERCHANTS AND TIE SLAVE Trade.
The Daily Times, of New York. says there are now
in that city several mercantile houses engaged in the
Gently lef, New York and other American ports fol
the African coast. These vessels clear for some
Cuban port, where they never arrive and being pro-
vided with false papers. and sailing under the Amer
ican hag, they succeed In reaching the coast, obtain
ing cargoes Of slaves and landing them in Cuba
with the connivance and completely Of the Spanish
authorities. r'r i- "it% @
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mere appears to be general confidence in the
M;uucliVeness M;ua and profit of the Southern Copper
than those Of the Lake Superior and other re-
'''' In that part of our county,
:; Inc breadth Of the coal deposite in this State
" rom six to fourteen miles, and this deposite
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MEETING. IN CRAVEN.

A meeting of the Democracy of Craven was
held in Newbern on the 9th April, Council b.
Wood, Esq, in the chair, and 81. G. JONES' Secre-
tary. Delegates were appointed to the District
Convention to be held on the 9th of next month,
and the following Resolutions were adopted:
Resolned, That We approve the proposition to
hold Convention of the Democrats of the End Con-
gressional District to seec: candidate for the ap.
preaching canvass, and that the Democrats of Craven
will cordially welcome brethren of the District
TO our good town of New berne on the 9th of June
next.
Resolued. That we believe the prosperity of the
Country haa been promoted by the triumph of Dem
ocratc principles, and that under their benign inu.
ence we have full promise OF harmony and union at
home, and respect abroad.
Resolued. That our late triumph can only be made
permanent by the union Of party, and that the
democrats of Craven, will now, as we have ever
done. resist every tendency to dissension, and will
support to man the nominee of the Convention.
trusting to their wisdom to select good Democrat"
FIRST DIsrRrcr. The Elizabeth City Pioneer
contains letter from Hon. ]. R. ]. Daniel, in reply
to one addressed him by number Of Democrats So
ciiing his acceptance of nomination for Congress,
in which he declines nomination, and declares his
intention TO retire to private life.
call also appears in the Pioneer for District
Convention to he held at Gatesville some time this
month, to nominate Democratic candidate tor Con-
gress. That paper earnestly urges the proprety Of
running candidate whoever may be the Whig cam
didate, and thinks that the election Of Democrat
not altogether improbable. This course is certainly
the one that should be pursued the Wing majority
Is not so great to render defeat certain and
if it was. the party will gain strength by rallying
around standard-bearer of its own. Such was the
policy pursued in the old 9Th District and it at
tended by material reduction of the Wing majority.
GohHs. Rep. and Pat.
Mr.. Daniel retires to private life after long
and useful service in the House Of Repres sntatves
and he will carry with him the respect and conf
dence of the Democ" generally. We regret to
see the country deprived Of the talents and capac,
ity for business of such man. AS Chairman Of
the House Committee on Claims he acquitted him.
self with marked credit, and acquired distinction
which was not confined to his District or State
while upon all issues involving the rights of the
States and the principles of Jefferson, Jackson De.
mocracy, he was true as steel. We wish HIM, in
private life, all prosperity and happiness.
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MARRIED..

In this City. Wednesday evening last. by the
Rev. DR.. Mason. John ". Cameron. Esq. of Wssl.-
ingion City, to Miss Alona r. Gales, daughter Of
the late Weston r. Gales. ESQ. ~. - aitft,5..
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The direct Railroad connection between Raleigh
and Portsmouth, has Just been completed, by the ope
ning of the Weldon and CASTOR Road, connecting
link some twelve miles in length between the Ter
minus OF the Portsmouth and Roanoke Road at Wei.
don. and that Of the Raleigh and CASTOR, CASTOR.
The citizens Of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Baltimore,
Raleigh, besides vsous places the line, have been
iubilaiing over the opening ceremonial. from which
an increase of intercourse is expected To flow, bring
ing with it corresponding benefits. Some Of The
oasts little "ghfalu.in." but that is natural.
and will happen in all such cases. This even, can
have little, if any direct Influence upon this place.
and if it benefits friends in Raleigh elsewhere.
We shall rejoice the prosperity Of portion OF
our common State. which prosperity may again react
for be. .eit in some other way, and at any rate,
mus, prove a source Of pride and pleasure to every
true lover Of North Carolina.
The Standard OF Saturday remarks upon the ab-
sence from the Wilmington papers of any expressions
of jealousy towards those Virginia nuptals over
which our friends in that direction have been glorify
ing. There was no ground for such expressions in
this case or if there had been this not the
fitting occasion. The connection was absolutely ne
cessary and proper as matte Stood and If there is
fault 10 he found, it is not with the Weldon and Cas-
Ton connection, but with the original system, rath-
er want OF all system. which resulted in much loss
10 the State Treasury, and gave such backset to
Internal Improvements within her borders. But all
these things have now passed beyond the control OF
friends opponents. AS they stand they xed
facts and II would certainly be making matters worse,
rather hah better, for to pepeiuae the unpleasant
feelings which may a, any time times have sprung
up, and thus erect and maintain barrier against
tual assistance hearty cooperation in plans tor the
benefit OF the Stale and Of its different portions.
Better TO let Improbable and perhaps hur,fu eal-
ousies drop that the future may have fair chance.
Tkis Portsmouth affair is matter Of The past 1t is,
as we have before remarked, fixed fact and being
sincerely trust that it may prove pleasant
| and advantageous one.
The exertions of the community here active
now as at any former period in the history Of the
They have asked the assistance OF the General Gov
ernnen. for their harbo and have proved themselves
deserving OF it by taking up the matter themselves
| and putting their shoulders to the wheel. II
true themselves, they feel that failure cannot be the
result-tha the improvement will be made, and
,y feet secured. They want the influence and sym.
pathy of the State with them they wish to meet
their friends thoughout North Carolina in liberal
and generous spirit; and they expect to be met by
them in the same. We will publish the Standards
article tomorrow. WI. Journal
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FREE NEGROES IN DELAWARE

The Convention for revising the Constitution, in
session at Dover, has passed the following section
as a part OF the new Constitution, by vote of l9
yeas to nays:
"No free negro mula,to. not now an inEabitan,
of the State or xho shall leave the State with intent
change his residence shall, after the adoption OF
this constitution, settle in this State. come into
and remain within the State than ten days. All
contracts made with any free negro or mulato, com.
ing into the State contrary to the provisions Of this
section, shall be void and any person who shall en-
poy such free negro muatto, or otherwise encour.
age him remain in the State, shall be fined in a
sum not less than twenty nor more than i've hundred
dollars.''
There are, it is stated about 900 free persons
of color in Delaware-making about one-thrd of
the whole population. rs.
Illinois, it will be remembered, has also adopted
some most stringent laws in relation to free ne
groes. The free States are beginning to feel the
evil of the increase of this unfortunate class, and
we may look for similar movements in other quar-,
tiers. We hope the slaveholdiug States will see
to It that these free persons of color not crowd
ed out of the free States upon them.
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NEW SLAVE STATE ION, Of the Baltimone
Sun, says: The territory of Washington. so fertile
and sauhrous and inviting TO agricultural enter.
PRISE is opened by the iberaIity Of Congress, fos
the reception of Southern immigrants with their
sav s. A considerable number of citizens Of Mis-
souri, and Kentucky, and probably Virginia. will avail
themselves of the boon and Of the opportunity thus
unexpectedly afforded for the introduction Of another
great slave state into the Union. '-ers- 3z,s
Mr.. Chase, Mr.. Hale and Mr.. Sumner were 10
wholly engrossrd by their sdmi:aiion Of the worls
and riumphs Of Mrs. Stowe, that they suffered the
bill establishing the magnificent territory Of Wash.
ingion TO he passed without the usual recognition OF
the ordinance Of l798-or the Wilmot proviso.
Richmond Enquirer.
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NUMBER s7I.

THe SourH. ] am mnch interested in the eondk
lion of The coiored race in the South. / have besa
surprised TO find that large a portion Of them-
come well informed people say that one-haf. othefs
one-ihrd part of ihe adulis-can read Almost M
variably they look If they well cared for 90 r
as their physical wants are concerned. There are
large number Of them protesting Christians. snd ma.
ny. doubt truly pious. The most Of fhsm
are either Meihodisis Baptists. They delight in
having their religious meetings. and il is really
interesting with what ardor they Join In the
singing. during the ssryire and It's close lneVee
heard such heart fen singing in my life, as among
these p,opI-. And their proyers are Of times very
striking. Only think Of good old negro man.
slave praying for the master and mistress of f.ni.
fy. at prayer meeting in their parlor, that :" Sod
would help them, and enable them TO live in his feaf,
and dwell together in happiness like two turtle doves
in nest" Was there anything more beau'
iiful. Cor. Ju.slal If Commerce..
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E9- The caloric ship Ericssion is now lying at
her dock in Williamsburg, New York The Tri-
bune says important alterations are going on in her
machinery, which the owners are confident will
considerably increase her speed She is to be rea-
dy to sail for London SOON after the FIRST Of July
Capt. Ericsson and some of the principal owners
will 60 out in her. to Europe. s.;s ! a.s4 3
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WILLIAM s. MASON,
ATTORNEY AND C0UNSEIL01 AZ Law,
80 ~ kss > x Raleigh, n. C.s ~
NTILIs sstasnd the COsIn Of chssbsa md Woke
w He canbs found st his oli.e ON ils ams saeass
~iih Jsmes McKimmeRss sesidrece-
Janusry aad, 1883. zo-ty
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Religious troubles appear 10 be rifle Cincinnati
directors, in which the Catholic candidates all
defeated. A few days ago, David L. Snebaker, the
mayor of the city, forbid Protestant street preach
er from holding forth on the Sabbath, on the plea
that his against the Catholics had the ten.
dency Of inci,ing riot. This preacher, however,
disregarded the warning, and the very Sunday on
which he was forbidden TO speak he mounted upon
the head of barrel in the midst ot the market space
and was speaking to a crowd Of about hundred per
sons, when the mayor. attended by the regular po-
lice and large body oil special officers, appeared up
on the ground and obliged him 10 desist. This was
in the morning. In the afternoon OF the same day
great Catholic procession, numbering from five lu
ten thousand men, with badges flags, banners, and
large number Of bands Ot music, aarched through
the streets 10 lay the corner stone of Catioi'c
church. The Catholic church bells were rang du-
ring the whole time, the brass bands, cOmprehendIng
nearly all in the city, playing, and The procession
marched through half The town, blocking up The
streets, making osIeniaious parade, which
ted great deal of excitement, sufficient to render
Of The streets impassabe to church going peo-
pie, and do disturb the stiffness oi the Sabbath. The
mayor had large police force 10 protect the pro.
cession These circumstances lead 10 the holding Of
large public meeting, which denounced the con-
duct of the mayor, anu led to the appointment Of
committee of hundred citizens to wait upon him,
and request his immediate resignation. The objsc,
oil the mayor appears to have been 10 prevent rio
the occasion Of the Catholic procession, but in
ing so, he has thoroughly aroused the Protestant
popu alion, and added fuel 10 religious exciemen,
which was already very deep and bitter.
| s,5ss,e. sss ra 81 InieLiigencers
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FIRE. On Saturday morning,5 o'clock, fire was
discovered in Mr.. Griffin Barnes Blind and Cabinet
Factory on Yaxey's lane, between Church street
and the Southern terminus Of FencEurch, and in
few minutes some seven or eight lenements, princi-
paly OF wood, Including the Old Dutch roof house,
formerly known Deford's Tavern, were al the mer.
cy of the flames.
Mr.. Barnes lost in addition to his factory and tur.
ing shop, large quantity of ready made work, all
his tools. and d valuable horse His loss is esiima
ted al $1,000 or Sl50O-no insurance. We regret
to add that several ladies' who occupied Of the
ensments destroyed lost all their frrniture and that
they thereby rendered almost entirely destitute
So rapid Was the spread of the aames-lhat but l,le
was saved-some of the individuals appearing glad
10 escape with their lives. Had the FIRE happened al
much earlier hour, it is thought that some of the
occupants, at least, would have persisted The fames
indeed, il was reported that daughte. Of Mrs. Coop
er, aged about nine years, had been burnt death.
We hope the report is without foundation.
Mr.. Charles freeman and Mr.. J. Tompkins, Cab.
met makers, lcse each three four hundred dollars,
and Mrs. Malone, Milliner, perhaps one hundred,
Mr.. Stone, Mr.. Dudley and MIR. John " ood ward LOST
all their furniture. Among the other sufferers are
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sexton, Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Cooper,
Mrs. Shuvedore and Mrs. Catharine Schultz. The
principal buildings destroyed belonged TO Joe. Nash.
Esq, and are fully insured in the Mutual Office.
This fire was manileslly the work Of incenni-
ary, and was kinded in several places. The police
| officers vganlly endeavorng, and with some
prospect of success, find and arrest the base
wreches who SO recklessly destroy property and Ell
der life. f ..t
The fire companies were promptly Oh the spot. and
did their BEST but could do little more than prev.n
the further spead of the flames. Nurfok .grgn,.