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The total amount Of coal transported
over the Philadelphia and Reading Rail.
road, the present year, is 900, ,l2o tons;
during the same period last year, / l,0s6,.
74s; over the Schuylkill Canal this year,
4s5,224 tons; last year, 45o,6o3 tons.
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F" tRk thfRp, fipp,,tkse kea ,Sq i,S sSS fsisn hin

Win tpna ieaithse he ia9 a19 nS anS ffateaf fl2s.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait
Lives ofgrcat men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing DER life's stormy main,
a tororn and ship-wrccked brother,
Seeing shall take heart again"
ut is not all ofdeath to die" We need
not, were it our province to, draw upon
the page of revelation to demonstrate this
fact. 1t is truth which appeals to the
sober judgment of intelligent man; and
the still, small voice ever whispers in his
ear, "thou art imortal.' In the spirits
loitiest aspirations for fame,F it will con-
stantly turn Our thoughts from the pli,-
terlng vanities Of life, to those purer ends
Which do not terminate with earthly splcn-
dor, but are admissible decorations in
mansions OF mortality.
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TIE GREAr CAnFoRSIA TREE.-The
proprietors OF the mammoth tree, Califor-
mia, have been offered $50, 900 for it,
The Columbian Gazette says that fifty feet
Of the bark and one block 10 be taken of
10 valued at $4,000.
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A HERoIo MoTHER.--aMothef,p said
spartan boy, going to battle, ''my sword
Is too short" Add q step 70 it,n was tho
reply Of the heroic woman.
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10 CLEAN PAINT.-Smear a piece Of
hannel in common whiting. mixed to the
consistency of common paste in warm wa
ter. hub the surface to be cleaned, quite
brlskly, and wash off with pure cold wa.
ter. Grease spots will in this way be AL
most instantaneously removed, as well as
other filth, and the paint will retain its
brilliancy and beauty unimpaired.
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GH Edward Scannell has been ar
rested for punching out one of Cornelius
Dnffys eyes with an umbrella, during an
ARRAY IN School street. Duffy is at the
hospital. 1t is sup osed he will never
gain the use of his eve, -
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A large fire recently occurred at Seneca
Falls; loss about 100000. Principal suf.
ferers, Westcott & Co.'s sash factory,
$4,000; Oatman d Co.'S -four mills, SIS
900; Cowing & Co.'s machine shop,
$1,000.
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EH have never believed that friend.
ship supposed the obligation Of hating
those whom your friends did not love, aud
believe rather It obiige me TO love shoss
whom they love- Morllst.
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kE The citizens Of Augusta have a,,-
thohzed the council 70 make donation
Of q. .oooia sidof the New orleans' suf.
serssas see2 : $3.50
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ES From experiments made at tha
North it appears to have been demonstra-
ted that white painted lightning rods are
non-conductos,
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Eight years have passed aTay since Al
ice Prescott became an inmate of the state
Iy mansion OF the Leytons and now, upon
a clear. cold evening in No, ember, when
we again glance towards it, we hear the
glad sounds Of laughter and song. Many
fair form and sparkling eye meet our
gaze, but none can vie with yonder fairy
one, who, robed in white satin, stands be-
fore the man Of God, leaning confidinQlv
upon the arm of the proud and happy
Frank Leyton.
With all the fervor Of youthful affection
they pronounce the sacred vows of eternal
constancy; and as they turn to receive the
glad wishes and congratulations of their
many friends, We recognize in the sunny
tresses and azure eyes OF the gentle bride.
the little fower-girl, rescued from poverty
and death by the nobe-hearted Arthur
Leyton.
And now as he kisses her fair brow, and
softly whispers SISTER" does he regret that
little act Of benevolencel All, no! long
since has he learned to treasure the hour
in which he met the little orphan, and the
incident which served to show hlm the true
character of the naughty heiress, Emily
Warner; for in the sweet companionship
OF gentle, loving wife, whose heart over
flows with kindness and charity to all, and
in the endearng smile Of his little protege,
he has forgotten the proud beauty.
Several weeks had pissed away since
the marriage Of Frank and Alice, when
one afternoon as she was seated in the
parlor, servant entered and han led her
note. The handwriting not being lamili.
ar, she hastily broke the al, and read as
follows:
Madam-By the will Of Charles Elwin,
Esq, recently deceased, you are left heir.
ess Of fifty thousand dollars, bequethed to
his only daughter, Ada Prescott, If living |:
if not, the legacy was to descend 10 her
children. Having made inquiry, and dis
covering yourself 10 be the legatee, we
have the honor Of acquainting you with
the fact.
Yours, &c.
And now, kind reader, we will leave the
orphan in the possession Of happiness and
wealth, and glance at the naughty heiress,
Emily Warner, who long since learned the
cause Of her lovers coldness and deser-
ton.
For time she sought amid the halls
OF gaiety and mirth, TO banish his image
from her heart and though she strove to
join as ever in the merry laughter and
ringing jest, she soon found than the phan-
tom, pleasure, was not there.
Years have passed away, and she has
never married; though in relieving The
wants Of the poor and needy around her.
speaking kindly words Of comfort and
hope TO the sorrowing and broken-hearted,
she has strewn her own path with bIes-
sings, and found the precious boon Of true
happiness; and now, in The heartfelt
thanks Of those she has kindly relieved,
she has learned that acts Of charity and
love do indeed bring sweet reward.
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~ II you ever promise at an, take
care At least that II Be 20 as nobody mhy
spiier BY trusting 70 gop. I. q i.
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CHAPTER ".

CHAPTER Iv.
She looked up and smiled on the many glad
faces,
The friends Of her childhood who stood
by her side,
But she shone Ger them all, like n queen of
the Graccs,
When, blushing, she whispered the oath
Of a bride.
J. T. FIELDS.
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H, s. BAILEY,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
TERMS !:

The "LEDeER" is published every We'd
9esday morning, at the low price Of TWO
DOLLARS per Annum, if paid IN AID
VANCE; Two dollars and a half, if paw
ment be delayed three months, and THREE
DOLLARS at the end of six months.
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ADVERTISING.

Advertisements will be inserted at sew
enty-hve cents per square for the fret inser
uon, and thirty-seyen and half cents per
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Single insertion, one dollar per square.
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oHAPrER II.

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Inc lamps shone DER fair womer aud brave
msn- BYHos.
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LATER FROM ETROPE.

HALIFAX, Jan 2l. The steamer Europe, with
Liverpool dates to the 9Th of January, has arrived
Her quotations are as follows Cotton unchanged
except fair Mobile, which has declined one eighth
The sales OF the week amounted to 5000 bales
Breads a4s dull. Flour has declined six pence
Corn six pence Wheat two pence. Sales Of BaIti
more Flour at 2Gs. Cd White Wheat rs. ID. to IS
3D., Red and mixed 6s 81. to rs. I'd. Mixed and
yellow Corn 33s. Cd. to 35s.
American stocks were active at full prices. Con.
sos closed at 1908 1908.
The ship ST. George, from Liverpool for New
York, with large number of Irish emigrants, took
fire and sank sea, December 9th, during terri
BILE tempest. Fifty one of the passengers persisted
sevonty-six We're rescued by the ship Orlando oil
NJ obile, bound to H.vre. The Orlando reached Hav.
eleven days afterwards, short of water and pro vi
sions.
The ship lady of the West. from Bristol for New
Orleans was lost at inc 18th of December.
The crew picked up.
Immense damage has been done along the English
coast by recent gales.
1t is reported that Lord Clarendon will
percede Lord Russell in the Foreign Office.
The Mail Steamer from Australia has arrived with
SI,O0O,00O sterling in gold.
Austria, Russia and Prussia have recognized the
French Empire. The g La Patra'' denies that the
occupation of Samano is contemplated by the French
The Spanish revenue has decreased nine millions
reals.
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look UPWARD.
RI CHARLES REESE.


Look upward, look Upward, whoever thou art
That seeketh for light to illumine thy heart;
Look upward with steady and weariless eve
The Fountain of light and of love is on high;
Though thick coming darkness thy spirit enshrouds
Look upward look close for light in the clouds
For often these shadows sent to prepare
The soul for the dawn of the morning star there.
Thou art poor-a.t with pain AM with sickness
oppressed
Don't waver-lool upward-'fiS all for the best;
Be gentle and patiently bear the delay,
For something Of evil is passing way
And when To thy Father thou knerlrst 10 night,
Be watchful, be sure that thou pra> est Alright,
That thou fom the couch Of affection may st rise
A step or two nearer thy home in the skies
Thou takest thine ease, and prosperity sifews
Thy pathway with flowers ,i radiant hues;
Re carelul-thy wealth is not really thine own;
Look upward and learn it is merely "A loan:
Misuse it, and quickly its wings will expand,
And the bright golden bubble will break in thy hand
As thousands have broken yet he not depressed;
Look upward, and learn it was all for the best
But use it discretly, use it thou must,
If thou in Gods providence truly wilt trust,
The wilderness round thee shall bloom the
Thy wife shall he thee, fruit-bearing vine
Thy children like oive-plants round thee shall
Irvine;
For happy, thrice happy, IT'S said in His word.
Are they who in all things confde in the Lord.
December, 1852. Methodist Protestant.
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A Line to Our Friends.
JanuarY Is, 1858.

THE undersigned take occasion to return their most
sincere thanks their friends and customers for the
liberal patronage they have received and they would
saw to their friends that they better prepared
than heretofore execute all work in their line. They
can now furnish the best and most fashionable CARRl
AGES from the lighest to the heaviest, and all other
kinds of vehicles such Rockaways, BaTouches, Bug
gies, &c.
They would say their friends at distance, who do
not find call and their work, that by
dropping us line and describing what they want they
can have it sent to them. We feel desire to
modate all who may favor with their patronage All
work made and to order and if we do not comply
with the order do not ask the work to be aken
will we think hard of those ordering for not taking if
the order is complied with, for atter ourselves
with the belief that give satisfaction All we
ask is a trial. We have hand large and well Sc
lected stock of Materials and have also the best
of hands that be brought to this country; and we
shall spare neither time expense in accommodating
our friends.
In addition to the above have made arrangements
to repair all kinds of Harness at low prices. Repairing
done at the shortest notice.
BOBBTTT & MINATREE.
J,onisburg n. c., Jan. Is, 1858. 20-4E
70 The Register will please copy times
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ayes and bays having been ordered, il nsgas

the ayes and nays having been ordered, twas mega.
lived yeas II, nays a..
On motion of Mr.. BaVly, of Va, it was agreed.
that when the House adjourn. it adjourn to meet on
Monday.
I The yeas and nays were then taken on the pas
sage of The bill, which was carried-yeas 80, nays
! 76.
Mr. Polk called the attention IF the House 10 the
motion me made yesterday to reconsider the vote and
to referthe Presidents message and accompany docu-
nen relative to the seizure of the Eugiana and Susan
Lord He had not examined the papers, but
opposed to their being made public until an examn-
alton had taken place. lie moved that the galleries
be cleared, which was negatived by an overwheln-
ing majority
The report of the Secretary of State was then read,
stating that negotiations in progress that il is not
desirabIe to divulge.
MIR. Polk said the President dsapproved of the
publication of the Cuban correspondence, he with
drew his motion.
Mr.. Bayly, of Va, renewed the motion, for the
purpose of having the document laid the table and
printed which was agreed to.
Nothing further of public importance turning up,
the House adjourned till Monday.
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CONSUMPTION OF CorToN IN GREAT BRITAIN. The
total aggregate of cotton imported into Great Britain
from the United States during the year 1852 amount
ed 100 600 bales, showing az increase Of $685.
coo bales the previous Year. The consumption
Of cotton in Engl land within the last twelve months
has increased rauidiy than any fermer period
The general prosperity Of the country, with active
home market, an extension Of foreign trade, and the
large influx of gold, the of the activity in
the English manufactures. The import OF Cotton
from the East Indies, however, has largely fallen off.
During the past year only $4,000 bales re-
cevcd from Iha; quarter. against $4,000 in 1851,
From the W est Indies the import 10000 bales.
being small increase over the previous year. The
total amount of cotton imported into Great Britain for
the year 1852, is estimated 1857 900 bales. The
stock hand in the port Of Liverpool, January L,
was only $3.50 bales. Boston JournaL.
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NT W TTD,

On Wednesday, 10Th inst, at the residence of Capt.
Francis E. Rves, of Petersburg by the Rev. II String
fellow M. w. Ransom, Esq, to Miss Pattie A. Exum,
both of North Carolina.
On the 10th inst, in Surry County Mr.. Sas Whit
aker Miss Julia Shores, third daughter of Benj amin
Shores Esq, all of Surry.
Also, on the I'd, Mr.. David Whitaker of the same
County, Miss Virginia Whitaker, fifth daughter OF
William Whitaker, Esq.
Also, the 23d uIt,, Mr.. VIM Sacky TO Miss Bette
Hall, third daughter of James Hall, Esq, all of Yadkn
County.
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Iinois with great unanimity, have elected tire Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas, U. s. Senator, for six years from
the 4th of March next. The vote stood, for Judge
Douglas IS, Gillespie, wing, ~, Collins, feesoil,I.
The reelection of Judge Douglas is just tribute
to the eminent ability with which he has discharged
the duties of that high station. 1t is another proof,
in addition to the frequent manifestations of conf
dence by the people of Illinois, of their approval of
his public course. One OF The youngest metpbers OF
Senate, in the vgor of his faculties, with talents
that fit him for any station under government,
Judge Douglas may be regarded as among the ablesi
and prominent of the public of this country.
Albany .4ra,us.
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Politicians Of Concord.

CoNcoRD, Jan. 90. Lieutenant Governor Sanford
e. Church, S. c. w. Wright, Peter Cagger, and
Benjamin Welsh, j., arrived from Albany this al
ing arrived yesterday: From New York City, J. E.
Newton, ]. fl. Hart, T. ii. Hart, and John V. l..
Pruyn; from CleaveIand, Ohio, General Wilson and
}. w. Fitch Judge Beardslee, of Utica. and Pear
of Troy. They come TO oppose the appointment
OF Mr.. Dickinson a in the Cabinet.
The just in, but The Dickinson commit
tee has not come. General Pierce is at home.
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DEATH OF MRS. DOUGLAS.

We copy from the Washington Union OF Friday
last the sad announcement Of the death of Mrs.
Douglas, wife of the Hon. Stephen a. Douglas, OF
Illinois. This announcement will occasion profound
sorrow in the bosoms of many relations and friends
Of the deceased in this State:
DEATH OF Mrs. MARTHA MARTIN DOUGLAS.
Yesterdays announcement of the decease of this eX-
celent lady, the wife OF the Hon. Stephen A.Dong-
las was too brief to express part, who were
well acquainted with her estimabe character, our
deep sense of the Of the loss involved i'll that
mournfnI event. Seldom, indeed, has death invaded
the family circle with heart-rendlng effect, or
left more desolae hearth, than in the instance here
recorded. And this community, in which she has
resided for some Years. has rarely had cause for deep
er SORROW Mrs. Douglas, the last surviving child OF
the late Col. Robert Martin, Of Rockingham county,
North Carolina was married in April, l947, and died
at the residence of her husband in this city. on the
18th instant, in the 9th year of her age. Largely
endowed by nature. highly educated and accomplish
cd, and possessing in an eminent degree all the ami
able and lovely attributes OF her she was greatly
admired in society," and beloved and idoized al home.
OF her ii is exaggeration TO say. that
None knew her hut to love her,
Or named her but to praise"
She has left to mourn her loss aged and beredv-
ed mother heart-stricken and discCnsoldte husband,
and three infant children, whose tender years alone
conceal FROM them the know ledge of their rreparabe
oss The funeral will take place from the residence
of Senator Douglas, at twelve O'Clock to morrow'
(Saturdayo"
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Onr distinguished country.

WASHINGTON IRvINe. Onr distinguished country
man, Washington Irving, is passing few days in
Baltimore, on his way 10 the National Capital, where
to see that the intellectual labor in which his life has
been employed has not impaired his bodily vigo nor
diminished that mental vivaci,y which, for the last
forty years, has Giffused great charm Eng
lish literature. In his life OF Columbus he has paid
back Spain large portion of the debt owe her
TOR the discovery. We trust he will yet find time to
complete his promised biography of Washing ton.
The memory of the great General and irst President
hardly needs embalming; yet, if there is "spce -
or precious ointment that may still contribute to
the preservation of those haiIowed remains, are
sure that it only be found in the casket Of Irving.
His count1ymen will easily ri lease him from the
duty CT joining the history of Washington that of
Columbus. Baltimore american.
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SUPREME COURT.

The following opinions have been delivered by
the Supreme Court:
By BATTLE, J., in Corbeit and others u.s. Henry,
in Equity, from New Hanover, directing decree fol-
an account. Also, in BrasweI NJ orehead, in
Equity, from Guilford, directing decree for an ac
count. Also, in Shaw Allen, from Arson, affirm
ing the Judgment. Also, in State rs. Levi, slave,
from Caswell-Judgment against Wagstaf reversed
and Judgment directed to be entered against the
owner.
By PEARSON, J.. in Morrison Jenkins, in Equity
from Richmond, decree for plaintiff Also Doe &C.
dem., Powell Brinkey, from New Hanover, al
frming the Judgment. Also, in Branch Us. Houston
from Duplin, affirming the Judgment. Also, ir
Tayloe Us. Bond, in Equity, from Berthe.
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Formidable Rcvoluti0n in Mertco.

New ORLEANs. Jan. 10. The Picayune has re-
ceivel private advices from the city of Mexico, which
give the information that all the States, except three
throughout the Republic have Joined the revolution,
isis, and put the country in very unsettled and dis
turbed condition.
Carthagenia papers say Santa Anna is making pre-
partitions return to Mexico Immediately.
The Mexican Senate has not acted upon the Te-
huantepec question.
The State Of Cordova has joined the insurgents,
and Orizaba was hourly expected to do the
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THE MARKETS.
WuMINGroN, January 81, Is:

WILMINGroN, January 81, 1853
NAVAL SToREs-Sales of Turpentine yesterday
reached only 2lO Jarrels SO IS for soft, and So 20
for hard and this morning 500 bbs. at 81 for soft,
and So for hard, and 200 do (three-fcurths hard)
81 tor soft, and 50 25 for hard-all per $50 lbs. Mar
ket firm, and good demand. We hear of transact
tons in Spirits TurPenne yesterday this morning.
The stock market is very light and holders are
firm in asking GO G5 cents per gallon. We note
sales yesterday of $500 bills. Common Resin Clown
made) at ST. 20 per Dbl.
HAY-Saies yestddy of 16O bales Eastern make on
private terms.
LUMBER-Sales If three RATS River Lumber S9
for scantng, 50 for wide boards, and SIP per NJ for
flooring.
SALT-SaIes yesterday of 400 sacks Liverpool
81 Is per sack, and 600 do. on private terms.
TIMBER-Sales of five RATS a. 81 IS. IS SO, 81
SO, and $40 per NJ. Journal.
FAYETTEVILLE, Jan. p, 1853.
Bacon IL cents; cotton 50 cents; cotton yarn, No.
to 10, I6 cents -four "a rs SIS to 60 cents
lard 10 to Is cents feathers 50 to 40 cents; molas
ses % to p cents Salt 81 rs per sack; pork 81 SO
to IS so; beef on the hoof 20 cents Cotton,
corn, and oats in demand.
RICHMOND. VA, Jan. 20, 1858.
TOBACCo-The market continues active and steady.
Considerable quantities of loose is coming into
market, and brings very fair rates
N. NJ. MARTIN & CO.
Sales Of 90 hnds. Tobacco by N. NJ. Martin & Co.,
since Monday last:
Three at SIS, , at III, l at II, 3 at 90, at
40, 10, A. 81, G, II, 50, at g. s, Il. So 81 and
10; G. G. Goodrich 3 lugs at G5; w. II Taylor,
at 81 ; John S. Eaton, at 4 60 and IS
Rich Examiner
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NEW IMPORTING

Aaa JORs9lasg Dry Goods House,
PETERsBURG, VA. *
FsNHE subscribers have formed co-ParnershiP under
4 the firm and style of
STEVENSON s. wEDDELL,
for the purpose of conducting
Importing and Jo56img Dry Goods Business,
and will by the lst Of March, be prepared exhibit
the TRADE assortment i'll extent and at PRICEs that
will compare favoray with any JoBBISG HOUSE, North
or South
Merchants visiting our market solicited to examine
our stock. JOHN STEVENSON,
JAMES WEDDELL,
late of Tarhoru' n. &.
Petersburg, january "a, 1855. 956--wIy.
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A fresh war is abont to break out between Col.
Benton and Gov. Foo,e. The Nat. Intelgencer OF
of yesterday contains very letter from The latter
is not handled very tenderly. The letter concludes
by saying that the writer hopes this is the last time he
shall be compelled to notice MIR. Benton, " until l
shall be prepared to publish a work, which will be
shortly ready for the press, in which he will occupy
conspicuous place. Then follow asterisks-some-
thing being said savage for the mild editors of the
Integencer to publish.