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MINISTER TO SPAIN.

The Hon. Pierre Soule, of louisiana, has been
nominated by the President and confirmed by the
Senate as Minister to Spain, in place of Hon. D. NJ
Barringer, of this State, resigned. We concur en-
tireIy with the Washington Union in the notice that
paper takes of this appointment. The Union says
"The appointment of Pierre Soule, of Louisiana,
be envoy extraordinary and minister nipoentia-
~ at the court of Madrid, will be regarded by the
country eminentIy iudicions and appropriate
lection. For reasons which need suggest,
perhaps higher order of diplomatic plishments
is requisite for the competent representation Of the
interests of this country in Spain than any other
of the European courts. That Mr.. Soule is pecu-
Iiarly and eminently qualified for the mission 10
Madrid will be conceded by those even who entertain
the most exaggerated estimate of its importance. In
the Senate Mr.. Souie has been distinguished for his
familiar acquaintance with the foreign relations Of
the country. The shifting complexities Of European
politics have in an especial engaged his
tention. He is perfect master of the Spanish as
of the French language. With the advantage OF
these rare but essential aainments and of that intel
Iectual ability for which Mr.. Soule enjoys high
ation throughout the Union, he will not fail to
Justify the choice of the admins by Vigilan
prudent energetic, and efficient support of the inter
ests of his country These interests could have
been intrusted to competent and faithful
Uuardiau,H
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nNFOuNDED RUMORs.

The more INSCRIPTIONS of the Wing letter-wri-
tiers and Wing presses have started rumor to the
effect that there are difficulties and troubles in the
Cabinet, and that changes in it are likely to be
made
We feel sure that this ru1por is unfounded. The
members Of the Cabinet are devoted to their du-
ties and to the party which triumphed in General
Pierce's election; and indeed any disagreement
which might take place-any discord of serious
nsture, would affect them more than either the
President or the country. The opposition must,
however, have something to talk about, and the
subject might as well be this assany other. They
may guess, and predict, and start as may rumors
as they please, but the Administration will go har
moniousy forward, and the Cabinet will contin-
ue "a unit in feeling as we'll as in aim.
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Cynpicki0D Of SUri1c,


PHILADELPHIA, April 7,h. The Jury into
court this morning, and returned verdict of g Guilty
of murder in the first degree - against Spring. AT
ter the Jury pol!ed, the prisoner asked permits
sion TO make a statement. Leave granted, and
he made long address, giving an account Of his
acquaintance with The murdered and his visits
to their house. He says his told him he would
go CAROLS house Thursday night and ger the
money, Lynch having gone to New y ork He tried
TO disSuade him fIotn the robbery, but no mention
was made OF murder His told him that
night 10 go to bed, and he did The boy
home tune in the night, and asked for pocket
book he said he had the money. He went out in
the morning and bought the shirts, buI Only gave hm
(Sprng) dollar note and gold dollar. His son
said nothing of the murder. and he knew nothing of
it till he was arrested. He closed with solemn
severations Of his innocence and the guilt of his
son. He was willing to die, bat would die innocent
Judge Kelly rebuked the prisoner for his hardihood
in perssting in such Improbable statements when
his moments earth Were numbered. He Went over
the history of his and the evidence in the to
show how utterly false all that he uttered. He
concluded by urging him not to die with tdsehood
on his lips, but by telling the truth to clear the char
acter OF his from suspicion.
Sentence was deferred, and the prisoner was SEMI
back 10 prison. The courthouse aud vicinity we're
densely thronged, but manifestation of feeling
took place, though the crowd were evideGh7 over
loved al the result.
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WORK ON THE RAILROAD.

We make the following extract from the last
Hillsborough Recorder:
1.-THE work on the N orth Carolina Railroad seems
be steadily and vigorously progressing under the
management of the various contractors. We have
favorable accounts from the contractors in Orange
Messrs Turner & Jones, in this immediate neighbor
hood, and Mr.. Bennett HAZEL, on the contract west
of theirs, have had most laborons and difficult tasks
the former in passing through the edge of the hill
south of the town, known one of the Oconeeche
mountains, and the latter in making excavation
of considerable length through hard rock-but having
passed through these, they are now pushing on TO
completion. Mr.. J. r.. Faucett's contract, the
section west of Mr.. HAZEL, has been completed.
Mr.. Cameron, we understand, has completed large
portion of his contract, and Messrs Johnston Co.
are pushing theirs forward with commendabe zeal.
Messrs B. TroIlinger & Co. have commenced build
ing the Bridge across Enoe at Browns Mill, about
two miles west of this place, and may be sure
there will be want of energy in the prosecution
of the work.
The work on the sections running through Ala
nance, we are pleased TO state has been quite sue
cessfuy prosecuted. Several of the contracts, we
understand have been finished and delivered, and the
others are rapidly progressing"
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FReported for the Baltimore sun

FIX FRA SESSION OF THE u. S. SENATE,
WAsHIseTos, April 8, 1853.
The Senate met al two o'cIeck, and Immediately
went into executive session. The doors were Short
u afterwards opened, when nj. Bright. from the
contingent committee, reported hack the resolution
Of Mr. Houston. which proposed TO appropriate ff
teen hundred dollars for the purpose of selling mp in
the Senate Mr.. Henry Johnson's machine for taking
the yeas and nays. The committee made no RECON-.
mendaiion.
. Mr.. Dodge, Of Iowa, thought this machine might
be useful in The House, but rot in so small body as
the Senate.
MIR. Ham!in expressed his objections 10 thesma-
chine IN few jocular remarks; of which was
that some gentlemen would know how 10 vote
until they We're instructed by the file leaders.
M Mallory was opposed to the machine.
Mr.. Butler thought an amendment should be made,
providing for the employment of spiritual Iappers TO
indicate how Senators shall vote.
Mr.. Houston advocated the adoption of the ma
chine, and was for rewardng Mr.. johnson's genius.
The resolution was then rejected.
resolution proposing TO adjon sine die to-mor
row, unless the President has further Executive
10 make, Vas laid upon the liable.
Alter an Executive session, the Senate ad cnrnej
till two O'Clock tomorrow.
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OFFICIAL.
Appointments bysIIse President,


Bysdzd nth The daUics eI consent of the Ses.ate
Pierre soule. Of Louisiana, TO be envoy extraor.
deInaty and minister pleDiPoeniiary Of sbe uniied
Eesigned.
George w. Fletcher,to be consul Of the United
States at Chagree, New Granada, place of Harvey
Gleason, deceased.
Alexander Thompson, tosbe consul of lie United
States at Maranhaul, Brazil, IN place Of Thomas T..
Petit, resigned.
Isaac T. Goiding. be consul OF the nted States
at Laeoay7a, Venezuela, in place Of Nicholas j..
keefe. deceased.
William F. Phillips, to be auditor Of the treasury
for the Post Office Department, in place Of ]. " !.
Farreliy, resigned.
Jacob T. Davis, to be superintendent of The branch
mint OF the United States at Dahonega, Georgia. in
place OF Anderson w. Redding, removed
William c. Kendall, to be deputy postmaster at
New Orleans, Louisiana, in place of NJ. Musson.
George Milbonrne. to be surveyor general Of the
United States for the district of Arkansas in place
of Lorenzo Gibson, removed.
j. Chareton beattie. TO be surveyor general of the
United States tor the district Of Louisiana in place
of r. w. Boyd, removed.
Thomas s. Drew, of Arkansas, TO be superintend.
en of Indian affairs for the southern SUPERINTENDENT
in place of John Drennen. removed
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Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-

WASHINGTON, April 3, 1853.
The IEAauntepec Sio0 Ireoty-Heric0s Propositions
the Senate 10 Stoy Go-hIission Ia CensyG
.3nierica-Ihe Spring E!ectiohs-YHc S.oiss Ireai,
aliens Property, &c.
The Sloo Tehauntepec treaty is 10 be received here
IN day two. 1t has received the ratification Ui
the Mexican Government. II may determine the
President to detain the Senate another week. If he
approve Of the terms of the Treaty, he Will be DESTROYS
OF bringing 1t to conclusion. without waiting for
the return OF the Senate next winter.
Mexico calls upon the United States, and all com
HeIcai nations, TO unite in the guarantee of the
taiy OF the route in time OF war; and imposes an ad.
dIonaI tax of 25 per upon the Of tolls, &c
of those nations that do into The neutrality
treaties.
Col. Soo is now in New York, making financial
arrangements for the prosecution of his enterprise.
This contract has been recently published 10 all
the Washington papers, and its terms are well know
10 the public The United States government is
neither called upon 10 approve disapproYe them,
but simply to agree to respect the netaiu Iy OF the
route in time Of war.
Neither government will, under this treaty. con.
cede any points heretofore iG dispute.
Tie President, il is said, intimated to Mr. Mason
that he would probably have any further occasion
for the attendance of the Senate alter this week. Il
fs therefore, certain that the Senate EXCEPT IN the
case above referred TO, will djourn on Monday.
AS Air. Siideii has declined The mission Central
America, it is necessary that another appointment be
immediately made. Matters are getting from bad to
worse In Central America. Under the arrangements
proposed ny MI. EVeFett We Stall De I'D OF British
Influence IN Central America and adjust the difficult
lies peuding between several little States of Genital
America, and secure the Nicaragua Transit Compd-
ny also from airy aggression on the part of Nica,a-
qua.
The spring elections open as they did four years
ago. after Gen. Tayior's Inauguration, without the
SHOW OF Wing party anywhere. The summer aud
fall elections viii, no doubt, be also one side.
The Switzerland treaty has been laid aside, and
probably on account of the opposition niaae TO the
article which permits aliens inherit and hold real
estate III this country. 1t is resisted as violation Of
State rights-it being cIaimed that each State has
the right 10 regulate The subject of estates, &C.. for
itself.
The French minister of marine has quetcd the
anPrehensions of John Bull as 10 a speedy French
Invasion. The ships Of war building by Great
Britain will be rotten before that invasion will
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We are informed by Messrs Canmann & Co., that
the per cent. Loan of the Stale of orth Caro-
lima for 5OO,00 taken the 3Ist ult,, pre-
mVm Of 2IOO per cent, exclusive of interest, The
bonds for $1,000 each, AID Iembursable, Isl Janua-
ry, 1858. The coupons for interest and the principal
payable to bearer in the City OF New York, are
due on lst of January and July. In addition TO the
faith OF the State, her stock in the North Carolina
Railroad Ito provide for which these bonds is
sued and all dividends thereon specially pledged
This the first instance in which her securities
have appeared in this market. The small amount of
the present and prospective Liabilities of the State,
and the prudence and economy manifested in the
management of her fiscal affairs, give these bends
deservedly high rank in the estimation of Capitalists
considerable:por of the amount has been resoId
to Savings Banks and others, at advance OF 2 a
23 per cent upon the original price. There will be
no further issues by the State for several months.
" Y. Courier and Enquirer.
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n % TIC e.

NEW GOODS! NEW GOOD ST.
Y J.BIGGS & Co. take pleasure in announcing TO
- their friends and the Public in general that they
are Giving their Spring and Summer goods
ssting fac lot of rench and English Cloths. Cas-
sinners and vestngs ofthe latest style. beautiful lot
OF white Silk and Satin veStings ard Cravas for Balls
aad PARTIES White Linnsn Drilling and Navy Duck,
for Summer Pants
All kinds OF Ready Made Clothing both OF their
and of Nohern Manufacture very fine and CHEAP. Also
Youths and Boys Clothing, and d essing gowns.
Fine Moie~kin and Beaver, black and Drab Hats OF
the very best manufacture.
The latest style dress Shirts Of the most approved cut
Ganze. Silk and Marine undershirts and Drawers for
Spring and Summer.
Gloves, Collars, Pocket Haudk erchiefs, Cravas aud
Stocks, in great varieties
S Their stock will be constantly supplied, with the La
Test arrivals. The very finest assortment of Talors
Trimmings on hsLd
orders fhantu lly received and promptly execute
ed, All garments. made 10 order warranted to fit.
Call at No. 10,
Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. c.
Spril lIth, 1858. 42--t
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COPPER. ORE

We learn from the New York Herald that two
hundred tons Of copper ore from the Stith Mine
in North Carolina, were sold at aution by Simeon
Draper, few days since in that City. The Her
aid says:
Zone hundred tons, estimated at 80 per cent.
richness, brought Sc 80 per cwt., and one hundred
tons, estimated at 90 per cent. richness, brought
Sc 25 per cwt. TIE TWO lots were purchased by
the Revere Copper Company, Of Boston, the pur-
chasers of the first lot, sold some weeks since.
The proceeds of the above sale amounted to $32 $780,
Immediately alter the sale Of copper, Mr.. Draper
SOLD l027 shares Of the stock of the North Carolina
Copper Company, at So s75 and 50. This stock
did not belong TO the company, any one directly
connected with the management. There was large
attendance, and the sale passed eff with much spirit.
The .Courier and Enquirer also notices these
sales as follows:
"a sale of 900 tons Of copper ore was made To-
day by SIMEON DRAPER, for account of the North
Carolina Copper Co., viz
100 ions, 80 per cent, $2O4 per ton-S20,4O
100 - 20 1875 1880
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Eg The last Edenton Wing says 81 Mr.. Wiley,
General Superintendent Of Common Schools, visi-
ted our community during the past week, and de-
hFercd an interesting lecture on the subject of
Education. We found Mr.. Wiley most agree
able gentleman, with well-cultivated mind, and
very pleasing manners. His lecture is universally
admitted to have been an excellent one, Astounding
In interesting information, sound views, and sensi
slbIe suggestions. We predict for him in his new
vocation a career of usefulness, and honor and for
the State, incalculable benefits, from his energy
and ability"
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gEomey. Time and Labor Saved.

persons wishing to sconomize will do well to
send the subscriber one DOLLAR POST PAID, and
be will send them a receipt for making an excellent at
ticie of Washing Fluid" In using this preparation
very little rubbing WILDE found necessary. The in
gradients for making the kept in Drug and
Grocery Stores and for few cents You purchaPe
materials enough to make gallon, an one quart u
sufficient to wash out large number Of Clothes. BY
this method clothes be prepared for the stnch and
iron cheaper and with than the ordinary way
of washing. The article be made IN short time
Address a. w. SALE.
Box No. s02, RchnoI.d Va.
AoriI 5,h, 1853 4l-2t pd.
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WAKE SUPERIOR COURT.

w
IN Friday morning last jury was obtained in
oosa of the State as. Parker Perry, charged
w " the murder of his wife, and the examination
VIII w., witnesses was commenced, This examina-
o. nrss not concluded until Saturday evening,
~" W. the arguments were postponed until Monday,
az Honor Judge Bailey having, under act of As
.h,y continued the Court.
NJ testimony was offered by the prisoner.
On Monday, Mr.. Attorney General Ransom ad-
.,.sod the Jury for about two hours, arguing that
Iho evidence, all of which was crcumstantial, was
g srob q character as to require the conviction of
w. prisoner. Mr. Ransom stated the evidence aDd
.nf,rced it, together with. the principles of law
snnlicable to it, in Clear logical and impressive
S ~LL He was followed by Mr. Badger, who spoke
fr some three hours in behalf of the prisoner with
roncb ingenuity and eloquence Mr.. Moore ap-
..r,d with Mr.. Ransom for the State, and Messrs.
fcuor Busbee and G. w. Haywood with Mr..
poager for the prisoner, but other speeches
we're delivered by counsel.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Badgers argument,
t,hont five o'clock, P. NJ his Honor charged the
wv ,non the law involved in the case, and direct
Cd them to retire and make up their verdict
This case has excited much attention and inter
oct Able counsel were employed on both sides,
and their learning and ingenuity have been tho
roughly tested We offer no comments upon the
ease as the verdict of the Jury is not yet known.
We shall give the result, if known before we go to
press
We learn that the Jury, after being out about
half an hour, returned into Court and delivered
verdict otGUnTY! The Court will assemble again
this Tuesday, morning at nine o'clock.
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MrARRrRn.

In Salisbury. Tuesday evening last, by Rev. A.
Baker, MIR. William N. Peacock of Rockingham N
=, to Miss Virginia w. Brown daughter of NJ. Brown,
Esq.
In Newberry, S. c., Tie 9th instant by the Rev.
Nh Branily, MIR. james Slater of Sasbary,N. c., to
Miss A:elia c. Calncross, of y. Y.
Ia Davidson county, Wednesday morning, the 9th
April, by the Rev. Jesse Rankin, Mr. Il. L. Hunt, of
Oxford, 10 Miss Delphina E. Wilson, daughter of Thorn
as Wilson, deceased late of Forsyth county, N. G.
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Letter from Cahtsrnia--Loss Of Steamer Tennessee.
New ORLEANS, April q. Advlces have been f.
ceived here frou San Francisco the 18th nit, be-
ing weeks later than those previously received
The most important Intelligence is the wreck Of
the steamer Tennessee, whilst on her way from Paia
TIA San Francisco The passengers anl mails,
ho"eYer, fortunately taken of aud all saved.
The Tennessee was lost on the mcrnug of the 9Th
Of March, when withip lew hours sail of San
Francisco. Every effort made to save her, bal
of no avail. She was old vessel, aud valued at
SITS 900, about one-fourth of which is covered hJ
Insurance..
destructive Ere had occurred at Weversvilie,
in Trinity county, the loss by which ia estimated
100000.
The mining operations very prosperous, large
amounts Of gold being Obtained.
Business generally was active and prosperous.
Breadstu had her declined underIarge receipts
The supply of ali kinds of produce the increase.
Heavy shipments expected.
The general news is not Of much Importance.
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ELEcTRICITT-.2 Curi0us and Beautiful Er3eri-
ment.-rhe Philadelphia Ledger speaks of Il heaul-
fuI and curious experiment through tue ustruineu-
lighting gas loith the lip If tie finger.
''This experiment may be easily performed, and
has been by Mr.. James Swain, of this city, repeat
eddy in counexion with the heiings Of the engine and
shatting Of the Philadelphia Ledger press-roo and
it is far astonishing than the spirit rappings
which are setting SO many people crazy. Friction,
il is we'll known, will produce electricity in certain
substances. and the friction of gotta Percha COM
mon leather working belt upon the fly wheel put
leys of steam engine and shaftings produces it 10
considerable quantities. If person will iusaiate
himself by standing upon board fixed upon glass
insuiators-common porter bottles would answer
and hold an iron bar, number Of iron spikes In
his hand, he may, by extending Inc opposite hand
gas burner, light it 18th the tip of his finger as
easily as with a match. He will feel sensit lie
shock pass through him, pricking sensation in his
finger joints, and brilliant spark pass of with
cracking sound 10 the gas burner. The electric
fluid will pass through several persons joining hands,
the with an electric battery, and the last may
fire the burner. We have heard that the same thing
may be done by rubbing the feet rapidly upon green
baize to charge the body with electricity, but
cannot answer for its practicabiiiry. The expert
ment with the belts we have both seen and perform
ed. Any manuiacory in The city where gas is burn
ed may be lighted with the Workiuea in this nner,
and the experiment is worth trying singular and
beautiful effect of principle which man is destined
10 make yet more su5servlen to his uses"
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this distinguished gentleman, whose appointment to
the newly created Central American mission has
already been announced 10 columns has felt him
self constrained, BY of private and personal
character, to decline the highly important and hon
orabie trust thus confded to him. The selection of
Mr. Slide for this mission, Instituted il has been
with view to the adjustment Of the complicated and
delicate questions presented by the of affairs in
Central America, received with universal salts
faction both by the Senate and the county-his emf
nent and wetried diplomatic ability and accomplish
ment giving. full assurance that in his hands the
duties of the mission would be skUfuy and success.
fully discharged His inability accept the appoiDt-
ment and enter upon the duties of difficult public
service, for which he is well fitted will therefore
be regarded a matter OF regret. Union.
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Rhode Island E.sciiO..

Peoy.DEreF, April G. The result Of the election
heta In This State to-day, for Governor lieutenant
Governor, and eher STATE officers. ana members of
Congress. so far as received, leave but tle doubt
thai The Democrats have swept the field, electing
their gahernaoal candidates By considerable major.
'ies; also both branches of The General Assembly,
and both members Of Congress.
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Var brough II all.

IN HER RETURN TO TIE NORTH,
NJ i DA NE ANNA BISH
WILL PAY A LAST VISIT TO RALEIGH AND GIVE
TWO DRESS AND COSTUME CONCERTS.
Assisted by her talented Artists, the Evenings Of
Tuesday and Thursday, April 18th and 18th
EE- Full particulars to be duly announced.
Apr,i 9Th 1883 dit.
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Runaway APPRENTICE.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber about the hrst of
:, February last, an apprentice boy by the Of
IEwts CoaDLE. He is a thick, we-set boy, about
twelve wears of age and the end Of his orefngers
has been cut of.
will thank any person who will give information
,s to where said Eoy is; and all persons warned
against harboring employing him under penalty of the
Ia,v J. J, SANDERS,
10 miles west of Raleigh.
Anr;I 9Th 1883 4I-3t. pd.
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EW The Hon Scion Borland, ofArkansas was
on Friday last nominated and confirmed as Gov
ernor of New Mexico Mr.. Buchanan it is rumor-
ed is to be rendered the mission to England, and
Hon. r. j. Walker, the mission to France