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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

NEusE RIVER IMPROVEMENT. The Newberne
Ne VS. states that this work is progressing finely.
The heavy and continued rains for some time after
operations were commenced, were against the prog
ress of the work. But for some time past the water
has been comparatively low, and the river in fine
order Tor operating TO advantage The hands are a,
present engaged, we learn, mostly in the consruc-
ton of wing dams, and clearing the channel. One of
.hese the first in the river. is completed nearly SO.
and others in a state Of progress. The machine
~ works admirably, and the work is going ahead
finely.
The News adds:
We are strongly in hopes Of seeing the work COM
pleted as far at least knston, by October next,
except perhaps the Lock and Dam which is to be
constructed near that town. TO complete this may
require more time. WiLmington Herald.
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AMERICAN HARDWARE, sc.
E. P. TABB & CO.
HEAD OF THE SQUARE,
NORFOIE ".

RE receiving large additions their stock, by sf
most every arrival from the East which having been
purchased at the cash discount prices they enabled
and determined to sell low articles Of Q similar
quality Can be bought in the Northsrn cities Their as
sortment comprises
Cotton, Wool. Horse and Negro Cards,
Long and short handle Manure Forks,
Shovels and Spades,
Box and screw up Coffee Mills,
Wire and Hair SieSes and Searches,
Cotton Leading Lines. Bed Cords,
White Hemp Rope, assorted sizes,
Shoe Brushes. Blacking. Hide Whips,
Broad and Marrow Axes. Adzes,
Fancy Steel Blade Garden Hoes,
A full assortment of Hollow Ware Castings embracing
Ovens, Pots Spiders, Skill,s Fire Dogs Grddles, DE.
Also general assortment of Fancy Goods, such a.
Needles. Pins, Combs of every kind,
Tooth, Hair and Shaving Brushes.
Fancy Soap, Snuff and Shaving Boxes,
Bone, Fancy Gilt, Porcelain and Pearl Buttons,
Pocket Books, Porte Monuaies, Purses,
Silver Brass, Steel and White Metal Thimbles,
Looking Glasses, &c.
April &c, 1853. 46-w3w
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SEMI WEEKLY, - PER ANNUM N ADVANCE
NUMBER go.
Lale and Imporiani from New Merieo.

z]1t< Us0 =. -
NEw OaLeAEs, April 96. Milatd D. Falrvais
bearer of dispatches from the United States Legation
at Mexico, arrived on the steamer Texas, reports
that on the 9Th IN expires arrived at the city Of Mex.
leo, bringing news Of ihe occupation Of Mescada Val.
ley, in Chihuahua, by the Governor Of New Mexico.
This intelligence created great surprise. and the
determination was expressed 10 drive out the Amef-
cans at the point of the bayonet. An armed forcs
was ordered TO proceed to Chihuahua TO reinforce
the Mexican General. and assist In exPeiing Gen.
Lane. A delegation of the Mexican authorities
walled upon Judge Conkling. and made solemn
protest against the whole proceeding. The utmost
excie.nen, prevailed amongst all classes, and the
ply Of Gov. Frcas 10 Lanes proclamation was re-
gdrded most unusual and powerful vindica.ion Of
the rights Of Mexico.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

PRouD FLESH. ]. G. SAKE, who read his poem
on " " ankee Land " before the Y. N. NJ. l.. Asso.
citation Of Cincinnati. recently, says many witty
things in rhyme, and not always without q moral
Here is one Of his drives" at proud flesh:
Because you flourish in worldly affairs,
Don't be naughty; and put airs.
With insoIent pride Of station;
Dont be proud and turn up your nose
At poorer people, in palmer clothes
But learn for the sake OF your minds rpose,
That wealih'sa bubble that comes and goes,
And that all proud aesh, wherever it goes,
IL subject to Irritation. AZ
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maRRrEn.

In Statesviile. on the 18th instant by Rev. p. H.
Dalton, Mr.. r. Q. Davidson, of Shelby, TO Miss
Jane E., daughter Of s. H. Bell, ESQ. esse
BY the same, in Iredell county, on the l4th iost.s
Mr.. Robert G.. White to Miss Rebecca d. BsrkIey.
Near Covingion, Ga, on the 18th ult., Mr.. Brad.
ley. of La. to Miss Mary Frances daughter of Rev.
West Harris. r
In Philadelphia, on the I4th instant, Mr.. Daniel
NJ. Zimmerman, formerly Of North Carolina. TO Mise
Elizabeth, da ghter of SamH Hart Esq.
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Additional from California.

NEW YoRK, April 25. The stsemsr lndepen.
dence, recently wrecked. was valued at 800 900,
but insured for only $l5. 900, chiefly in New York.
The steamer Page, ruaaiag between Sacramento
and San Ffanciseo. burst her boiler reeeaiiy four
persons were killed and many wounded. -. :
The Legislature Of California has imposed ssI
on foreigp miners. -. : 80 - - -
One hundred and City emigrants saisdl from Sal
Francisco for Australia, in the steamer Unicorn.
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The STEAMER INDEPENDENCE. There were
about $50 persons lost in the burning of this
Steamer, recently, on the Pacific coast. About
four hundred were saved, and had been taken to
San Francisco in great distress; Lieut.. stanly, a
native of this State, was on board, and it is to be
hoped he was saved, as his name does not appear
among the lost. The scene is described as having
been most terrible.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

E- We are indebted to Mr. PoInery for the
May number of Harper's Magazine. Its circula-
ton is now one hundred and eighteen thousand
copies, and it deserves it all. The present number
is filled with valuable and interesting matter. Price,
twenty five cents per number, Or So per annum.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

DEPARTURE OF Qua GUESTS. Nearly all of the
guests of Norforlk-ihe gallant sons and accom-
pshed daughters Of the {" Old North Siate," who
parook Of The hospila,les of city on Thursday
left in the for their homes yesterday morning.
giving, their departure, they had done during
their short stay, the most uumistakeahle evidences
Of satisfaction and qualification a, their reception and
entertainment. There appeared to be bu, one senii-
ment, Simultaneous outburst Of enthusiastic ap-
plause when the shri voice of the steam.horse
echoed again along our shores, and our friends were
about to leave for the fertile valleys and green hills
of our beautiful sister State.
We record with much pleasure that our visitors
were delighted with their trip to the two adjacen,
towns, where they were received and entertained in
so welcome and cordial a manner. 1t appears, also
that very good impression was made upon thei
minds " iih regard to our commercial facilities, and
that large number among the hundreds present,
pressed determination 10 trade here and use thei
influence in building up and establishing heavy
and extensive business al our rort-the great outle
Of the States to the ocean, and to the marts o
the world.
As an intmalion of the extensive consignm enl.
that will shortly be made 10 our merchants, we may
appropriately m.ntion that MIR. Branch the esteemed
president Of the Raleigh and CASTOR Road, stated
the supper given to citizens in Raleigh, Tues
day last that one gentleman alone had made arrange
ments to send by this line hall million of stave
| and two hundred thousand barrels of tar.
The effect of this social greeting-this great fes
tive gathering, will tell, both directly and indirectly
| upon the interests Of Norfolk and the prospec
which already brightens in the distance, is cheern.
indeed 10 the hearts OF our people. who must there
fore feel sentiment of gratitude TO those who hav
been most instrumental in fastening the completion
Of the important connection which we have so ap2ro
priaiely celebrated. Norfolk Argus.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

We have the latest intelligence by the Hum
boldt-L,verpool dates to tke 10th instant.
The political news is not important.
France was quiet. .
The rebellion in China was still increasing, caus-
ing complete panic at Pekin.
Cotton had been in fair demand, and holders
were very firm. Bacon and Breadstuffs had slight
ly improved.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04
THE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON. April 26,

WILMINGTON, April 26.
NAVAL SToRRs.-The Turpenlns market remains
without change 10 price, with fair demand and
light receipts. Sales yesterday Of ESQ barrels at
50 IS for yellow dip and ST. SO for hard, per 2s0
lbs In Spirits Turpenline we hear of no iransac.
tions yesterday or this morning; market firm at so
cts. per gallon Sales of 46 bbls. Tar 81 80 per
bbl.
RICHMOND, April &c.
ToBAcco.-The market continues very active, and
general sales Monday, showed but liille improve.
men in prices since last report. The breaks for
the season are unusually light q ,or,. no
Sales of Tobacco by N. NJ. Martin g. Co. hid.
]. Fl. Wright at 81 so l G. ". Cioulder at 8 IS !;
l r. A. Taylor at 8 so; l 7. F. Epes at 81;
r. H. Perkins at 4 so; 9 w. n. Boyd at 5 and &
so; Seneca Gay at SO; 4 E. A. Cheek at 6, 6
rs. 8 so and IS; 2 s. Sou,herand at Z 25 and 10
SO; J. ]. Carr III 2 COL ]. w. Gillian at 10
P. Finch at 6. at rs; Geo. Harrison at l2
IS; Geo. w. Harrison 10 G. W. Gillian g. Brother
at Is SO.
Flour-Sales of 6,25O bbls. at 4 SO 81 Sc for
State. and 62a 81 s71 for Genesee. Sales Of
700 bbls. Southern at IS l23. The market opend
heavy, but closed better. Wheat nominal. Com
Sales Of $4,000 bushels yellow at Csc. Whiskpy-
Sales Of $50 bbis. al 234c. Pork-Sales Of 1900
bbIs. at SIS 62i for mess. and Sl2 373 for prime.
Beef-Sales OF 400 bbls. mess al l2 IS $l3; sales
of $50 bbls. Beef Hams at Sll SO. Cut meats
Sales Of 200 casks 9sc for shoulders and 9ic.
Butter plenty at Q a lac. TalIow-Sales Of I6 900
lbs. 9ic. Colfs-Sales of 1000 bags at 81 a 9sc.
for Rio, and &c. for Java. Sugar-Sars of $50
hhds. at Il a SC. for N. Orleans. Maasses-Sales
200 bb!s Cuba al 81 26c. Coiton-Sales Of |, 900
bales at sc. decline.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

The Union speaking Of our relations with Mexi-
co, and the accession to power in that country of
Santa Anna says: If the friendly relations Of the
two countries should be interrupted, the unfortu-
nate event will not be in consequence of the unjust
action of this government. satisfactory solution
of existing difficulties with Mexico is sincerely
sought by the government, which is prepared to
make every reasonable sacrifice to peace.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

Santa Anna proceeded to the city of Mexico on
the 6sh having been elected as President Of the Re-
public for the 6fth time BY the votes af eish.esu oas
Of twenty y.three States and territories.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04
Nor BAD! The N. Y. correspondent of the New

Nor Bad! The N. Y. correspondent of the New
Orleans Bulletin says:
Gen. Scott has become one of our citizens. Last
week he purchased the magnificent house recently
built Twelfth street, near Fifth Avenue, by
Charles Partridge, Esq, the manufacturer of Loco
foco Matches. He who has accumulated fortune
by the making of locofocos sells alatal residence
to man who is politically killed by the mate
rial. The General after all, will owe his domestic
retirement, in double sense, to Locoocos He paid
sec, 900 for the house with stable-just $1,000 more
than years salary "a President.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

VALUE OF COMMERCIAL PAPER. cashier of
one Of the State street Banks in Boston was asked
by member of the Legislature day or two since.
what was the proportion of bank losses in compare
son with loans? For what length of time % asked
the cashier. The time was placed at five years, and
the cashier referring his books, found that the bank
had loaned from fifteen TO eighteen millions Of dol
lars during that ,ime and had lost but $l9l %. This
is not only evidence of the strctness with which
mercantile paper is borrowed, but is strong testi.
mony to the value of the old sy stem of banking.
Boston Courier.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

SUPERIOR CouRr. The Superior Court ccmmenc-
ed its session in this town yesterday, and will con-
tinue for two weeks. Judge Dick is The presiding
ofacer-an honest, humane, and upright Judge, to
whom the rights Of the citizen may be as safely
trusted any other Of the Judges Superior
Court Bench. WILMINGTON Gmmerciai.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

re- We learn that on Monday last Mr.. Lane,
Bricklayer, who has been engaged upon the Lu-
natic Asylum near this place, inflicted blow upon
a man by the name of Cruise or Cross, which it is
feared will prove mortal. We have heard none Of
the particulars. Mr.. Lane has not been arrested,
having left soon after the occurrence.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

APPOINTMENTS. We see that Mr. H. F. Hancock,
Washington in this State.
And Mr.. John Taylor, postmaster al Goldsboro'
in placesot J. B. Whitaker, removed.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04
.9ri-al of tLe fsn5si.

1TfFuI ~ HIe TNIJEEs
CH.RLEsroN, April 25 The steamer Isabel has
arrived from Havana with dates 10 the 22d. Her
news is Of no importance Sugar was active al pri-
crs tending upwards. There had been large expor.
tations to Europe. Coffee was in demand alta II
reals. q
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04
HARDWARE, CUTLERY &c.
ECT IMPORTANT
E. p. TABB & Co,
HEAD OF MARKET SQUARE.

NoRFoLK, Va.
HAVE received per ships Currituck, Star Of the
Ill West and Conqueror, their Spring imporations.
comprising full assortment of
ElwelP Wedding, Killing and Grubbing Hoes,
Best Spades, Trace, Halter and Backband Chains,
Long and short handle Fry Pans,
Table and small Cutlery, a great variety.
To which they invite the attention Of purchsseFs.
pedgng themselves furnish every article - lo a. il
can be pnrchased in the Northern cities %
April, 20, 1853. l6-w3w.
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n oOD FELLOWS. The annual meeting of the
sn s'and Lodge Of the Independent Order Of Odd
,'''0~s Of this State will take place in Whining
WI on Monday the 9th Of May next.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-05-04

LOUISIANA SENATOR, No choice has JET been
made Of a successof to Mr.. Soule. Nr. slidelI
was prominent candidate.
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= T. s. 1t is due to Railroads generally, and the
, u'S'on Road particularly, to state that the Mail
ASS arrived since The above was written, the cars
A"'lng been detained by an accident that could
not be avoided.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18


kFOn going to press Thursday, We
noticed the death by suicide Of Caleb
Blunt. The act had just been commit
ted and We had not learned the parti-
culars, at that time. It seems that
Blunt had been an invalid for some
time previous, and bis mind had fallen
into a morbid state Of melancholy
The suicide was i deliberate act--his
wife had just left the room, after hav-
ing tied the child in an arm chair
she went out she closed the door to pre-
vent the draft ,of air. Whilst she
Was absent, Blunt got up from his bed,
and taking a loaded shot gun from the
corner IF the room, placed the muzzle
to his forehead and touched off the
trigger with his naked foot. The
whole load entered the head and scat
tered its contents about the room in
the most herrid manner.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

We pfesume thek6 \ 10 more inter.
|s@ins matter TO III people than Che
present condition temporary and
spiritual.of the state Treasury.
We have been kindly furnished
with i few facts Ii reference To The
matter this morning, and shsll lay
them before our readers ID their IN
varnishda state.
Every body Interested II the mat
ter) is aware Of the fact, that the State
Treasury for some time past, has been
Ia feeble stste Of health, and Ii a
present in that condition, which il de-
fined BY the word collapsed The
Future prospects are however cheering.
The STO0,OOO bonds authorised by The
last legislature, have been spoken 70,
at pr, BY Messrs Corning 4 Co,
English Bankers. The cash pro-
ceeds of these bonds are to be applied,
as The acts has tito relieve the
present pecuniary embarrassment Of Ii.
State, and also to pay some 100000
bonds due Ii 1866 and 81.
The 100000 bonds just disposed Of
to Corning h Co., mature in fort,
years from date; they bear 8 per Ct,
interest, which il TO be paid semi.an-
flually---on the 1st Of Jannary and
and July.
A prof sheet from Adams & Go.
Bank note engravers, New York, has
just been Received for correction. So
he bonds sold Corning 4 Co., have yet
% be struck Of, flied In, numbered,
and signed. This will be no small la
Dor, for there are 1900 bonds Of $500
zach, and each Of these bonds has 50
,oupana Of SIS. which have also to be
/ kned and numbered.
The bonds IRE sery handsomely en-.
yraved. In the right hand vignette is
] most excellent portrait Of his Excl
ency Governor Paul q. Hsbert, and
n The left the venerable head Of Clai-
,orne, The last and first Governor Of
Louisiana.
Asscon as The bonds shall be prin-
ed, signed sesled and delivered, there
fill be OO,OOOto relieve The breecll-
! pockets Of General Fund, . about
'hose pecuniary affairs, there is at !
resent, 70 much anxious solieitude.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

An ELepEMEHr.-A Washington
despatch says that a young lady, about
Aiteen, whe i reported to BE- very
wealthy, escaped from the Convent
school in Georgetown, at 5 o'clock on
Sunday morning. the III instant, and
that i waa supposed ~ - away for
The purpose ofgettt il1zsied
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

A learned English divine, DR.. Duff,
after looking into the subject Of the
vices Of the great metropolis, honest.
y says:
Il have been comparing notes be-
tween the condition Of the heathen Of
London and the heather Of India, and
| am compelled to say that, contrasted
with the outrages and wild orgies Of
Indian heathenism, there are lamenta-
bic proofs that that heatenism ID actu4
ally surpassed in wickcdnes by the
metropolis Of England
In Bruce's Life in Germany, the
following passage occurs I'm colo.
quail language, nothing will 20 ut.
terly surprise the stranger-yes. shock
hin-as the universal profanity among
The ladies. In the best circles Of Ger.
many, | have heard more oaths il
one evening, than would in the
.ame time from a ships crew. "Ach
Gott - "Mcin Gott.. meiu Gott -
Jesus Chrastus ~ r,1ng over and
,ver at the reriest triHes. It was
,ome time before I could accustom
myself to it. Of course the words
nave no irreverent sound to them md
ire used like the French "Mou
DieM !" still, how 90 foolish ! habit
'ould have become 20 general anme
people surprises one.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18
Health of w state Prison.

There have been many mistatement,
made, IN refsresce to the Health Of The
State Penitentiary, and 1t affords u,
pleasure to be able to lay before tlit
public the following card from the
Board Of Health, and Dr. Jehu Per.
kins, in rsfereace to the natter. Il
will be seen that the general health Of
the prisoners was never better at this
season, and We hope that madame r,,-
NOR will hold her tongue on this sub
ject. The two hundred new cells late
y constructed, are now being used aud
are large and comfortable. The pr.
soners are not crowdcd--and there is
nothing TO induce the disease. Indeed,
there l. no danger to BE- apprehended;
experience teaches US chat Il Is in the
lowest strata cf the atmosphere that
miasma floats; audit seldom gets over
prison walls. The prisoners are kept
free from the outward excitement
their habits are unchanged land they
generally escape the ravages Of the
T.
Panic which IS tn most prominent
feature IN the present epidemic:
BAros RoucE, Sept. Ie. 80. /
In consequence Of various exagger-
sted reports having been circulated IN
his community relative to The sanita-
Y state Of the Louisiana penitentiary.
We, the undersigned members Of the
Board Of Health Of the town of Baton
Rouge, in company with DR.. .Jchu
Perkins, visited the institution, and
sund every part in the most perfect
,rder and cleanliness, and on visiting
he hospital We found eleven patients
out Of $3.50 confined therein, none Of |
hem Of the prevailing epidemic, and
but one case likely 70 prove fatal, and
hat individual appears in the last
'tages Of consumption.
JoHs r. Duraoco
W.T.. TuxsARn,
@. UuEDRY, |
J. fssxfSs, n. D.
--el4oHA--.---.-.-
rThe steamer Herm4nnsat New
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

A PRESENT AS Is A PRESENT.
The numerous admirers Of the dramat-
10 talent and versatility Of the favorite
Mrs. Charles Howard, Of the plscide
Varieties, OF this city, will learn with
pleasure that during her summer 80.
journ in New York she has presented
her husband With a little daughter,
which, according to parental decision.
is "a perfect little beauty" In the
official language, "Mother and child
both are doing as we'll as could be ex-
pected." Our friendly congratula.
tons are due, and are tendered.--Psc,
LII inst.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

1--WE hope our citizens will moi
withhold anything necessary to the
comfort ofthe INDECENT sick. Ifnurses
arc wanted employ them, if medicine
send to any Of the Drug stores, and
Ice can be had by applying to Mr..
Mann on Church street. See note
Of the Board Of Health in another col.
umn.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

TThe sssAmsr HsrmAns.at New
Ysrk. iron Bremen Soc nplou,
~ $50 Sahia pA11snasgs.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-09-18

SuIcrDE.-Yest erday. about two
o'clock, man by the name of Caleb
Blunt in temporary 81 Of insanity
blew bis brains ont.