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PUTNAM'S MONTHLY.

We are indebted to Mr.. Pomeroy for the May
number of this interesting periodical. The con-
tents are as follows Old Irousides, by James Fen
nimore Cooper-a Railroad Lyric-Virginia in a
novel form concluded-Nineveh and Babylon
the St. Nicholas and the Five Points-Galgano-
the Student Life of Daniel Webster-Elegant
Tom Dillar-the Cats Fugue-" Our Own" con-
tinued-Villette and Ruth-Miss Peck's Friend
Lowell, the observation-disclosures of Honolulu
Aisons Histores-Ornthoman Light
Editorial Notes, &c.
Terms-$9 per annum, or 25 cents per number.
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FURTHER FROM MEXICO. Santa Annals reception
along the road from Vera Cruz Mexico is said 10
have been most enthusiastic. Trinmphal arches
were erected the different towns and he every
where received with reclamation, firing of cannon,
ringing of BELLS burning of fireworks, and other de-
monstratons of joy.
Gen. Lombardini had created the post Of Captain
General of Land and Sea, with salary of $l2. 600
a year, and had named Santa Anna to that post.
Sauta Anna declined the honor.
Judge ConkIing, it is said, lad declared to the
Mexican Government that his Government disap-
proved Of the conduct of the Governor of New
Mexico.
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FIRST DIsTRrcT. The Elizabeth City Pioneer
contains letter from Hon. J. R. J. Daniel, in reply
to one addressed him by number of Democrats So
Letting his acceptance of nomination for Congress,
in which he declines nomination, and declares his
intention to retire to private life.
A call also appears in the Pioneer for District
Convention to be held at Gatesvie some time this
month, to nominate a Democratic candidate for Con-
gress. That paper earnestly urges the proprety of
running a candidate whoever may be the Whig cam
didate, and thinks that the election of Democrat
not altogether improbable. This course is certainly
the that should be pursued ; the Wing majority
is not great render defeat certain, and even
if it was, the party will gain strength by ralying
around sanda rd-b bearer of its Such was the
policy pursued in the old 9Th District, and it was at
tended by material reduction of the Wing majority
Colds. Rep. and Pat.
Mr. Daniel retires to private life after long
aud useful service in the House of Repres ntatives
and he will carry with him the respect and conf
dence of the Democracy 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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Ma. SoULE's FLIGHT FROM FRANCE. We met the
other day in reading the memories OF the great French
author, Alexander Dumas, mention of the circunI-
stances which indebted for Mr.. Soules
immg grafton to and settlement i'll the United States.
As it may be interesting 10 readers. particularly
al this time, when the distinguished gentleman is
our city, copy the translation for the benefit of
those who do not read the French:
TRANSLATION. In the intimacy Of Mery* and
BartIelemy* lv, at this time one of the principal
editors OF journal called the Yellow Dwarf. This
editor was named Soule. He had been months
in prison for article San Domingo. He did
not relish his experience Of prison lite. He hap
pened 10 bear strong resemblance Barlheit-
my, which permitted OF his using his passport. Bar
thelemy lent it TO him. Soue fled 10 London, and
thence the United States, where he is now the
first lawyer of New Orleans, aud makes by his prac-
tice one hundred Thousand francs year,
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MORE SLAVERY AGITATION. The Methodist
Conference of Massachusetts, recently in session at
Ipswich, adopted a series of Resolutions against
African slavery, and against admitting any more
Shareholders into the Church also for amending
the discipline so to prohibit the reception of
Shareholders into communion with the Church.
The Conference also adopted the Maine Liquor
Law, and resolved to send five delegates to the
Worlds Convention.
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ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ART" We are
under obligations to the publisher for the May
number Of this valuable and entertaining work.
This number contains some sixty pages of reading
matter, and is illustrated with thrtytwo handsome
engravings. This magazine, though this is but
the fifth number, has already reached large cir
culation Address Alexander Montgomery, II
Spruce ST., New York; terms, So per annum. The
work may also be had at Mr.. Pomeroy's.
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SUPREME COURT REPORTS.

The Reports of Law and Equity cases for Decem-
Der Term of this Tribunal, are now in the course
of publication, and will be ready for delivery.
We are requested by the Reporter, Mr. Busbee,
to state that he furnished by the late Reporter
with list of his subscribers to the Reports, to
whom copies will be sent. Other members of the
Bar who may desire the work, will please forward
their names.
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REMED FOR YELLOW FEVER. A correspon-
dent writes: g a few years ago, fell in company
with very intelligent captain of merchant ship,
who had made many voyages to the West Indies
and also to the coast of Africa, and he informed me
that antidote to the fevers prevailing in those
climates he always took with him large bottle of
finely pulverzed charcoal, of which he gave his
crew teaspoonful three times day in glass of
water and he never lost by the yellow fever,
though other ships were daily losing their men.
Should any one have faith to try this. with good
effects, 1 hope it may be published to the world"
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Railroad Gauges seem likely to become greatly
confused, occasoning thereby endless perpiexitY.
The New York and Erie road has gauge of six feet
in width, while the Pennsylvania roads all have at
present Gauge of feet 81 iuches in width. This
is the same gauge adopted in Indiana and Illinois.
In Ohio the railroad gauge is different from both
these being four feet ten inches. and appears
that some of the roads running south from the Ohio
river have adopted new gauge, differing from all
the Others viz Eve feet. This is the with the
Lexington and Danville road, well the Coving-
ton and Lexington.
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IcorEesponaenee Of the Baltimore SUM

! WAsHMeToN, May 8.
Gen. Pierce Sitting out The Office Helders-yMessrs.
cOtties and Boys1nd ItstructionsCen .aoaeri-
can safairs-Mr. Buchanan and tiss Missiof-- The
e11tit0ry .dsyaIn,> de-.
The rulor that the President leave the city,
on "a visit TO New Hampshire, on the 18th OF this
month, created no little excitement among the Office
expectans. They concluded. that their cases would
be forthwith disposed of. but il appears that
Gen. Pierce intends TO sit them out. The summer
which will drive them out, will not, it seems, melt
him.
Mr.. Soule is TO visit this city in few weeks for
the purpose If receiving his Instructions, and will
then proceed to New York, where he will take his
departure without delay for Europe.
As TO Mr.. Borand's instructions, | presume that
he has already received them, and they will probably
conform with the views OF the administration, re
qvently presented in lis only known organ-the
Union. The mission is promising in the eyes of
\ Dung America.
Mr.. Borland will, If mistake not. find the San
Juan question already disposed of, upon his arrival,
and the ras"res desired by the government already
accomplished.
Mr. Buchanan is be here, and the
OF getting rid of the Clay Bnwer treaty will afford
ample scope for his sagaciIy and ingenuity. The
Honduras question alone does not afford sufficient
ground Tor The abrogatIon of the treaty. But the Bay
Islands question is hopeful. But it Great Bril-
tain should yield that point and every minor point for
the sake of.holding to The treaty, Mr. Buchanans
must fail.
On the 9Th of the present month the commission
ers Tor the selection of the W estern Military Asylum
will assemble in this city for the purpose OF determ
lining finally site. Ii is believed that Harrods-
burg Springs, in Kentucky. will be selected
bracing all the requisites for such institution.
Generals Scott and Wool will arrive here, and
the object circuitously pursued last will
then be found. Ii Harrodsburg Springs oe selected.
no additional building will be required, and in point
of salubrity. beauty, and accessibility, place in
the West could surpass it.
L have SOM doubt of the correctness of The rnmor
that Col. Gadsden is 10 be appointed Minister TO
Mexico, and Gov. Seymour to Russia. But it may
be ION.
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New Fancy and Confectionery Stor
ON MAIN STREET.
D 'e SAessrs. Pomeroyss & Porterss Sign Ct
CHG BOOT,n
AHE subscribers beg Ieav. to inform be citizens Of
- eienano vicinity, that they have lust opened
store on MAIN Street. They determined TO give
satisfaction to every that will honor them viii a
and will endeavor by all render the estabIieh
ment superior of its kind. Their stock consists
oil the following articlesss
Fancy Goods, sc.
reneh Cups and Saucers, Vases Childrens Tea setts
DUG baskets, Fans Poitemonnaes, Purses, Marbles
ihkstand. Looking Glasses of all kinds, Bronze
Tn9Ies1ieKs, Soaps. Shaving Cream. Essences, Hair
''ucklng and dressing Combs Pocket Knifes
0cIsSoi 5; HalrPins. Needles, Tooth Nail, Shaving,
Gomo, Cioth and Shoe brushes Accordeans, Vions,
panJos' walking Canes. Whips, Guns and Pts
confectionery, &c.
Candies of all descriptions; Chocolate Narratont
buneh and Layer Raslns in whole quarter and eighth
boxes Prunes, Curranls, Preserved Ginger iron
Sardnes in whole, half. and quarter boxes Oranges
Lemons, Pickles and Preserves "a IA and I8 ars
Ellbe;ts, Almonds Peacan, Walnut, Palm, Cocoa and
Pea Nuts, sc.
Cigars.
The choicest branls> Havannah, Principle and Resa-
liza Cigars from Is to so dollars per thousand.
Best lump and twisted chewing Tobacco, from % cts
to $l,I5 per pound.
Groceries.
general assortment F. MAILER &Co
Raleigh. Nav q. 1873. IS
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Religious troubles appear TO be rife in Cncn
Lately they had must exciting contest for school
directors, III which The Catholic candidates all
defeated. lew days ago, David L. Sneibaksr, the
mayor OF the city, forbid Protestant Street preach
er from holding forth the Sabbath, on The plea
that his sermon against the Catholics had the
dency OF IncIIng TO riot. This preacher, however,
dIsregarded The warning, and The very Sunday on
" hIch he was forbidden to speak he mounted upon
The head OF barrel in the midst OF the market space
anu Was speaking to crowd OF about hundred per.
SONS, When the mayor, attended by the regular po-
lice and large body OF special officers, appeared up
on the ground and obliged him 10 desist. Thia was
In The morning. In the afternoon of The ne day d
great Catholic processlOn numbering. rom five 10
tel thousand men, with badges, flags, banners, and
large number OF bands OF music, marched through
the streets 10 lay the corner of Catholic
church. The Catholic church bells were rung du-
ring the whole lime, the brass bands mprehendIng
nearly all In the city, We're play ing, I'D the
marched through half The town, blocking up The
streets, making osIentatuus parade, which crea-
ted great deal of excitement, sufficient to render
some OF the streets lmpassabe church going peo-
pie, and do disturb the sIInrss oI the Sabbath. The
mayor had out large police force protect the pro-
cesson. These circumstances lead 10 The holding of
d large public meeting, which denounced the con-
duct oi the mayor, anu led 10 The appointment of a
of hundred citizens TO wait upon him,
and request his Immediate resignation. The object
OF the mayor appears to have been prevent a rio1
on the occasion Of the Catholic procession, bu in do
Ing So he has thoroughly aroused the Proles raut
puation, and added iue To religious excitement
which was already very deep and bitter.
LnfcAigencer.
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NEW York MERCHANTS AND THE SLAVE Trade.
The Daily Times, of New York. says there are now
in that city several mercantile houses engaged in the
slave tra1e, and that half dozen vessels have re-
Gently left New York and other American ports for
The African coast. These vessels clear for some
Cuban port, where they arrive and being pro-
vided with false papers. and sailing under the Amer
lean hag they succeed in reaching the coast, obtain
ing cargoessof slaves and landing them in Cuba,
with the connivance and completely of the Spanish
authorities. -
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NUNcUPATIyE WILLS. Among the decisions of
the court of appeals reported in the New York Eve
ming Post is an interesting of the captain of
vessel, who, having been suddenly attacked by chol-
orally declared his wishes in reference to the
disposition of his in the presence of witness
es. These oral declarations admitted probate
by the Surrogate and his decision has been sustained
Y the court of appeals.
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We learn that the contract for building the COLI
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 City.
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RoBBERY-SINGULAR DETECTION. Mr.. Samuel b.
Parmelee, of W aIngord, Of The Sheriff OF
the county, had $l75U in money, watch worth
$50, aud considerable amount vi ewelry, stolen
from his house on Nednes1ay night Being unable
To gain any clue the thief, induced TO con-
suit a medium" or cldlIVoyaut, living between
Wangfor and Durham.
She stated that the property was stolen by serv-
ant GIRL about l6 years OF ayes that she had secreted
the jewerV under stone, and The remainder of lhe
money in another place. They returned and made
search, but unable find any of the lost prop
erIy. The girl, how ever watched, and finally
concluded 10 revisit the clairvoyant. On being put
into the nesneric state, she said The rest Of The
that the jewetry then thrown Into we'll, which
she described with great particularly, and also other
circumstances tending to convince her hearers of the
truth of her statements.
On returning, well was searched, and the Jew
eiry found III precisely as ii had been described.
Inc glrl was then induced 10 cunfess-when she
knowIedged Iha; she had stolen the property, that
she had burned half the money, and alter the first
search, she had burned the remaInder. She also said
the jewelIy under the hen the first search
made In fact, she confessed all the caIrvoyanl
had stated. Ia confederation OF her confessions,
slip of paper which ground portion of the
bills, We're found i'll the ashes. partly consumed.
The girl was arrested, and is now confined in the
County Jail.
The circumstances of this most singular,
and 60 great way to substantate the truth OF Psy
choiogy. AeW Haven Journal and Courier.
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ER- The caloric ship ERICSSON is now lying at
her dock in Williamsburg, New York. The Tri-
bune says important alterations going on in her
machinery, which the owners 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 go out in her to Europe
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France AND THE SAxnwIcH ISLANDS. The pres
ent demands of the French government against the
Sandwich Islands are Represented to be exiorionate
and wholly Incompatible with the Independence of
the Islands. II is also said that they are be
forced by squadron of two 60 gun ships and fon.
other vessels of Waf-a feet sufficient to conquer
the Islands and reduce them under French dominion.
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PETER w. HINTON,
Commission 81 Forwarding Merchant
MO. /. ga. ROTHERYs WHARF,

NO. /, 2 &yS, ROTHERYs' WHARF,
NORFOLK, VA.
PARTICULAR attention paid to the saio OF EiOui'
/ Cotton, Tobacco and other Produce
Advances made on consignments.
Strict attention paid forwarding and receiving mer
chandze.
REFERENCES.
Mai. Chas L. Hinton, Raleigh
George w Haywood, Esq Raleigh.
j. b. g. Roulhac, Esq, Raleigh,
William PIummer, ESQ.,, Ws'FentOn
April 10, 1853. 4a-"-"m'
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transportation, steam, and the labors OF the me-
chanc and artzan, North Carolina bids fair soon
to take rank among the leading States OF the Con,
federacy:
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nrARRrED,

In this City, Wednesday evening last. by the
Rev. DR.. Mason, John W. Cameron, Esq, of WASH
net ton City, to Miss Altoona F. Gales, daughter of
the late Weston r. Gales, Esq.
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SAM'L NJ. WILSON. GEO. w. GRIcE.
WILSON & GRICE,
GENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARDING

WILSON az GKACE,
GENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARDING
NERO NTS,
No. IL, High Street and Pierce's Wharf,
Portsmouth, Va.
GIVE their personal and prompt attention to the Sale
! and Forwarding of Produce and Merchandise Of
very description, and make liberal consgnments.
REFERENCES.
Geo. w, Mordecai. Esq, Raleigh.
Messrs. w. H. SC r. s. Tucker, Raleigh
- King, Tho mas & Barrow, I4ouishurg.
K. NJ & d. G. Herndon, Oxford
Hon. Weldon N. Edwards, Warren County.
Col. S. =. Roysier Granville.
Messrs. Jno. White & Co., Warrenton.
Montgomery & Plummer, do.
Col. Walter Gwynn, Ch'f Eng. Central Rail Road.
May 2, 1853. 4s-ly.
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G Ex-President Van Buren,, who has just
sailed for Europe, is accompanied by his son Mar
tin. 1t is stated he will visit the Courts of Eng
land France, Spain, and those of othey European
countries An Ex-President in Europe will be
novelty. Mr.. Van Buren,, though about sew
enty years of age is still healthful and vigorous
as man of fifty.
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A DODGE. When Deac1n---got into bad
position, he v very expert In crawling out of it,.
Though quick tempered, he of the best dea-
the world. He would in a sober moment
cider.
AT the close of rainy Gay, he was milking upon
knoll in his barn-yard side of hich dirty
slough, and on the other old that in consider
alton of mis- usual quiet dispc sition allowed to
with the The deacon was pIousIy hum
ming odd Hundred,'' and just finished The line
ending with " exalted high, " hen the obeying
a sudden impulse to be aggressive, gave him blow
from behind that put him up short distance, only to
fall directly in the Slough Where the dirty
deep enough 10 give Hun thorough nmersing. AS
he crawled out, and before he from his hands
end knees, he looked his shoulder at the ram,
and then he quietly vociorated-
- You Id old cuss !" but looking around and
seeing of his neg hbers the bars, looking at
him, he added i'll the breath, "if may be al
lowed the expression Carpet Bag.
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FIRE. On Saturday morning, 3 o'clock, fire was
discovered in MIR. ErItin Barnes Bllnd and Cabinet
Factory on Yaxey's lane, between Church Street
and the Southern terminus Of FencEurciI, and III d
few minutes some seven eight teneinenls, prlncl-
Pally OF wood, including the Old Ouch roof house,
formerly known DeoId's Tavern, were aI The mer-
cy OF The flames.
Mr. Barnes lost, in addition to his factory and
ing shop, large quantity Of ready made work, all
his tools. and valuable loss estIma-
ted at $l2UO or $l5O0-no insurance. We regret
TO add that several ladies' who occupied some OF HE
tenements destroyed, lost all their turnture
they thereby rendered almost entirely destitute
So rapid the spread OF the hdmes-that but lille
was Saved-Some OF the individuals appearing glad
10 escape with their lives. Had The fire happened at
much earlier hour, II Is thong that OF the
occupants, at least would have persisted The flames;
Indeed, II was reported that daughter of Mrs. Coop
er, aged about nine years, had been burnt DEATH
We hope the report Is without foundation.
MIR. Charles freeman and NJ r.. }. Tomphins, Cab
met makers, lose each three four dollars,
and Mrs. Malone, Miliiner, perhaps one hundred,
Mr.. Stone, Mr.. Dudley and Mr.. John " God ward lost
all their furniture. Among the other sufferers are
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sexton, Mrs Davis, Mrs. Cooper,
Mrs. Shovedore and Mrs. CatIIanne Schultz. The
principal buildings destroyed belonged JOS. Nash,
Esq, and are fully insured III the hIuIuaI Office.
IhIs fire was manlteslIy the " Ork OF Incendi-
airy, and was kindIed in several places. The police
officers are Vigllanty endeavorIng, and with some
prospect of success, ind arrest the base
wreIches who So reckessly destroy property and
der life.
The hTe companies were promptly on the spot, and
did their best, could little prevent
The further Spead OF the HLmeS. IfOr5OM .1rgHS.