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So METRoPoI IrAN GALLERY.-We cannot too
highly recommend to the notice of our readers the
beautiful Stercoscopc Miniatures made by Messrs
Adams Il Dunshee, successors to Thompson. They
are practical Daguerreotypists and fully understand
the business which is evident from an inspection Of
their productions. They give to their subjects an
easy natural position, the right tone of complexion
harmonize the lights, manage the reflections soften
the shadows, and in fact give you a Daguerreotype
which cannot be equalled in this city, in proof ol
which they will be happy to make picture Of any
person, free Of erenSe who woud like to test their
skill in comparison with rival establishments
Remember the metropolitan Gallery formerly
Thompson's, Pa. avenue, bet ~ and 9th sts
~ Way HAVE WE TWO EYES THAT was the
question which Mr.. WHEArsToNE entrapped nature
into answering, in the new theory of vision. In
June, 1885, Prof WHEArsroNE detailed the true
theory Of einocular vision, together with descrip
ton an diagram Of his illustrative apparatus which
ne first called the SrEREoscopE, latter two Greek
words, meaning Solids, see, ~ for which, in 1910
he was awarded the Royal Medal. It's practical
utility has been overlooked until very recently h
has been applied to Daguerreotype.. WHITEHURST
has introduced some valuable improvements In the
angles and also in the cooring by which they super
sede anything We have yet seen in Photography. VIZ
advise all who have not them to cali at his Gal
lery, over the store of Duvall Bro near four-and
a-half straaf -
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~THE "srAR" OFFICE Is LOCATED
ON STREET, SECOND DOOR WEST FROM
TWEIFTH NEAR THE JUNCTION OF
TWELFTH STREET AND PENNSYLVAMlA
AVENUE, NEARLY OPPOSITE fRENCHS
" IRVING HOTEL"
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FOR BOSTON

I'HE regular packet Brig A. Dunbar, Captain Ar.
i KINs, will have dispatch for Boston.
For freight or passage apply to Captain on hoard
Or TO -s..a--. JNo A. GRIMES,
Agent, Commercial Wharf, Georgetown
feb 20-eoSt
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NENISON, best old and new HAMS, Shout
ders, Thin Middlings and Jowls, Smoked Beef
for boiling and chipping, and some very fine mercer
Potatoes.
Also, a superior thorough bred Mare, and spring
Wagon, with iron axle and steea spindle, with fix.
lures complete, for one or two horses and a Canal
Boat, all for sale on the best of terms
MILTON GARRETT,
Stand 90, Centre Market, outside. and at
feb lS-3t* West Market
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e FOR SALE-A superior Bay HORSE. he
~ works well in single and double harness.
A-x-and Is good saddle horse; is perfectly
sound and sold because the owner has no use for
him
He can be Seen at Sutton's Stables, on sth street
between ID and I, where price, &c. can be learned
feb 2l-3t&
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TINE WATCEES.
INHE subscriber has just received a few sne
l. WATCHES, in gold and silver cases, of the
most celebrated makers, together with some very
cnoce Jewelry, and Silyerwate, all of which he sil
dispose of at New York city prices, and great deal
tower than goods of Nike quality can be purchased
for elsewhere in this city vicinity. Please call
the sign of the Large Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania
avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
III. o. HOOD.
n. B.-Watch Repairing in all its branches at.
tended to, by W. W. HOLLINGSWoRTH
feb lS-tf
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the country had most to hope in a naval way
A Captains Pay while doing duty as an
Notwithstanding to what we learn in the
Department by the decision of Attorneys
General. and a long continued practice, the
pay follows the rank of an officer when he
is promoted to take rank from an antecedent
date. So, when a lieutenant in the limo of the
army was appointed Adjutant, with the staff
allowances, and while in the performance of
his duties as such was promoted to a cap
taincy, to take rank from date which inclu-
ded portion of the time during which he per-
formed the duties of Adjutant, it was held that
he was not entitled to the pay, &c, of Adju-
tant after the date Of his promotion; but to
the pay, &c, of captain, which In this case
was less than those of Adjutant
Aids to Legislstion.-Rcally, Congress are
just now highly favored with "help." The
new members of both Houses are enjoying at
great rate, the advice and assistance of many
dsinterested gentlemen, not very long since
themselves in public life, in the matter of de-
termining how to vote on railroad-land- dona-
ting, steamer appropriation, and other similar
bills. These public spirited gentlemen who
come to Washington from points many of them
far distant, of course think only of the good of
their common country. They a.e patriots Of
the first water, and would sc0rn the shocking
that they are grinding axes de-
signed to put a per centage of the money or
other means of the Government, which they
seek to have voted away, into their own hon
orable pockets.
Members are at times highly indignant upon
the floor, against the lobby. Yet few of them
strike in the right quarter in their animadver-
sions. There are many gentlemen in Wash
ington who attend legitimately to the interests
of parties having business before Congress
They write arguments, hunt up testimony, ex-
plain questioned points, and attend to having
matters entrusted with them properly brought
up and perseveringly urged. They, however,
arerarely employ ed in cases in which itisfound
necessary to employ droves of ex-member
dronmers, and to squander champagne, can
Vass backs, or money for the fashionable game
OF faro. Yet, in nins-tenths Of the Congress
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For the Standard.
State GeoLog ist.


MEssRs. EDITORS: was much amused at the lat
ter portion of the comments of the Register of the
25th ult. in regard to the Governors Message, say
ing that !" We have duty to perform, and we mean
to do it fearlessly that is to stand up against dema
goguism and delusion. "Oh We Gods and little
tishesF' When was it ever known in the whole his
tory of the Register before make such declara-
ton? Has it not always stood up for "demagogu-
ism and delusion"? Whence this change? Is it be-
cause there is any demagoguism or delusion in the
Governors late message, upon which it was COM
menting? Why did it not stand up against dema-
gogusm and deluson in the late election for Govern.
or OF this State and in the Presidential elections of
1S36-40-4S and 49, when the Princes of dema-
goguism and deluson of its own party were candi-
dates before the people for high and important sta
tons? The writer rejoices to learn that the Regis
ter which he has read for the last quarter of CEN
fury, will hereafter its advocacy of demagogu-
ism and delusion for it has heretofore done more to
sustain both than any other paper in the State But
we country people suspect that its opposition will
only apply to the democratic party and not to its
own, who have heretofore subsisted upon demagogu-
ism, decisions and humbugs. The next Gubernato-
rial and Presidential elections will determine the
matter, however, well the sincerity of the pres
ent position of the Register. If its opposition to
demagoguism and delusion shall then extend to all
parties, Know Nothngs included, the writer will
reoi;e still more greatly than he does the present
stand the Register has taken in opposition to two
things which have done more to destroy confidence
in mans capacity for self government than all else
ANTI-HUMBUG.
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MIR. DOBBIN'S REPORT.

4 We have received in pamphlet form, the report OF
the Secretary of the Navy of date December f. 1854,
and we have read it with much interest and atten-
Ifon
The Secretary alludes first to the different squad
ons and the service assigned them during the past
year and in this connection he gives full and most
satisfactory explanation of the bombardment of San
Juan by the ship Cyane, under commander Holllns
Mr. Dobbin dwes with much emphasis upon the
Importance of still further increase of the Navy.
He refers to his arrangements for constructing the
six steam frigates authorized at the last session OF
Congress-states that the work is progressing rapid
w. and that they will all be launched by the ensuing
fall, if not earlier But this he does not deem suf-
fcient He proposes increase in the number of
officers bnt such increase in the materiel of the Ma
Wy as at least to approximate to state of readi-
ness for emergencies which wise statesmen strive to
avoid, but wiser statesmen prepare to meet" He
urges in eloquent terms, the Importance OF the Ma
w to all classes and conditions of the country; it
protects, and thus benefits all-and he adds, with
much force " the wearmed and well manned ships
Of our Navy may be truly regarded as so many ocean
@ntinels stationed along the main, to challenge at
any who might dare to seek an assault upon
Institutions sacred u.s. but inconvenient to Them.
the Navy-to the discipline of seamen and the en-
istment Of boys as Apprenticeship the Marine
Corps-to Yards and Docks-to the Naval Academy,
National Observatory, &c. Speaking of the Obser-
vatory he says: "The achievements on sea quietly
and gradually effected by Lieut.. Maury, although
not attracting the admiration of the multitude, nor
dazzling the behoder with sudden flashes of triumph,
have reflected honor upon himself and his country;
have brought remote nations in comparative prox-
unity to each other; have promoted commerce, by
pointing out to the mariner paths on the great
Deep where favorable winds and currents lend friend
" aid His /" Wind and Current Charts and "Sail-
ing Directions" saving millions Of money, by
shortening the voyages of merchant vessels freight
ed with treasures"
Mr.. Dobbn's Report exhibits upon the whole, in
highly satisfactory degree, the condition of the
Department under his control and the capacity, the
power together with the wants of our gallant Navy.
Every one who reads the document must perceive
that the Secretary is most devoted to his duties
that his post has been one alike of labor and diff
Guilty, and that he has constantly brought to his aid,
not only reason and practical judgment, but that
enthusiasm without which is never absolutely
certain. He has already made name as the head
of this Department of which any man in the coun-
try might we'll be proud.
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of iron, statuary marbles of the finest kinds and
colors, common limestone, soapstone, manganese,
chromate of iron, used in making the chrom yellow,
and serpentine marbles. 1 have seen good speci-
mems of copper this section of the State but the
localities were concealed OF gold several mines are
known of some promise. In conclusion, would
remark, that have omitted much which might be
said of the positive value of the mining interests of
North Carolina. have been conscious that might
say too much if all worthy of being said should be
crowded into this communication. The State should
be satisfied with her resources and possess that con-
fdence in them which shall induce her citizens to
make them available by completing her internal inn
provements which really necessary to take them
to market. E. EMMONS,
State Ge0Loqist
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS ~

was anticipated numerous schemes of internal
n.ovenent have been submitted to the: present
r,risIature The feeling the SUBJECTS, we believe
= The main sound one; but there is danger. of
.,r,rarancc-of going beyond what is prudent and
-, both for tho present and the future, W orks
tntrinsic importance, and which offer solid prom
Of utility, of success, and of benefit to sections
= ,be State or to the whole State, should, in our
,h,e Judgment be preferred and pressed forward !;
~, is for the Legislature determine what works
,,,a under this head and what works, on the con-
5..,rr are inudicious and impracticable.
Two leading Objects it seems to us, ought to be
constantly in view the first, to strike the ocean
> the fine harbor of Beaufort; and the other, to
-oootrate the western country until we arc placed
!. communication with the lines of travel and COM
.rce of the great Mississippi valley. The first OBJ
- NAV soon be realized-the latter must be the
s,It of labor, patience and of heavy expenditures.
rbo neople of Western Carolina have thus far re-
,;red little if any aid from the State government, in
.,or efforts to reach market with their surplus
.udncc. and the time has arrived when it would
nnear neither wise nor just to evade or postpone
Their claims in this respect. We are sure, from
THAT we have learned of their expectations as to the
otension of the North Carolina Railroad westward
r. that those expectations are reasonable; and that
their wishes and plans the subject will be ofsuch
. character and so presented as to make a strong
;mrression on the minds of members. 1t is not
oxnectcd we understand that an appropriation will
a. asked for any thing like the whole work; but the
nome is that the State embarking in the enterprise
=, the two-thirds principle, will contribute her pro-
,rtion of the means as one-third shall have been
subscribed and paid in worked OUT by the stock
holders and that thus the Road may be carried
nrward by sections of twenty or thirty miles, and
uscd for purposes of travel and transportation as
il is finished from point to point. As we have al
ready observed, this will require labor and patience
but the State lives always, and work OF such
magnitude if completed at the end of ten years from
ts commencement, would be an achievement as wor-
bv of the State as it would be useful and beneficial
to a vast majority of her people.
But we are not disposed to obtrude our views on
This subject on the General Assembly That body,
we doubt not, is profoundly sensible of the impor-
lance of the works referred to; and the members
are presumed to be we'll advised as to what their
constituents the people, desire shall be done.
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TOBACCO PREMIUMs-We noticed yesterday, at
the counting room of Messrs BRITToN, TODD HAIR
RsoN three very handsome silver pitchers intended
as tobacco premiums for this yearn accordance with
the annual custom of the above firm. In shape
and design gracefully rising from the tobacco plant
and supported and encircled with the leaves of
the weed" these pitchers merit much praise, and
are intended for the following parties
To Mr.. j. w. Dolby, of Granville county, N. c.,
one as first premium for the best hogshead of to-
bacco.
One to Mcssrs. Cash & Rycroft, of Granville, N.
c., for second best hogshead of tobacco
One to Mr. o. H. Hobson, of Petersburg, as pur-
chaser of the best hogshead of tobacco
Pet ErDress
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az The prospects, it is said," says the Balti
more Sun, "are that the Hon. Kenneth Rayner, of
North Carolina, will be the Know Nothing candidate
for the Presidency. He figured largely at Cincin-
natl" How could it be known how he Figured" at
Cincinnati, when the meeting he attended was held
with closed doors, password being necessary to
obtain admission? "The Know Nothing candidate
for the Presidency lis Mr.. Rayner, then. about
to leave the Wing party is the Wing and the
Know Nothing organization one and the same?
Can the Register inform US?
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CONGRESS-THCRsDAY.

In the SENATE Mr.. Badger gave notice of his in
tenton to introduce bill to increase the paw of
members of Congress and Judges of the Supreme
Court.
After the transaction of other unimportant bus
mess, the Senate adjourned until Monday next.
In the HOUSE Mr.. HEM introduced bill making
further appropriations for the improvement of the
Rapids in the Mississippi river.
Mr.. Maxwell introduced bill providing for the
sale Of reserved lands in Florida.
On motion of Mr. Perkins, of Louisiana, bill to
remodel the Diplomatic and Consular systems was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Coke announced the death of Presley Ewing
member ofthe House from Kentucky, who died dur
ing the recent recess Mr. Brstow, successor to the
deceased member, pronounced on eloquent eulogium
on deceased, and Messrs. Latham and Smith, of Ala
bans, also bore testimony in beautiful and appro-
pirate terms to the virtues of deceased After the
adoption ofthe usual resolutions the House adjourn
ed until Monday next.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, Dec. 9th. The Union has arrived
bringing four days later news-her advices being to
the 22d Nov.
The bombardment of Sebastopol was progressing
slowly. The allies were only awaiting the arrival
of reinforcements to make another assault.
All the British line of steamers to New York have
been withdrawn for the present.
MARKETS. The prices of Flour were favorable to
buyers. Philadelphia and Baltimore is quoted at
A shilings.
White Wheat lbs. Cd.
Corn has declined one shilling.
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~ The Register, though evidently not we'll
pleased with the decision of the Senate in relation
to the Speaker of that body acting as Governor is
at the same time disposed to do justice to the argu
ments of Democratic Senators in favor of the view
of the matter which has been sustained. That pa
per refers especially to the arguments of Mr. Eaton
and Mr.. Speaker Winsow. We did not have the
pleasure of hearing them but we learn that the eff
fort of the latter of the abest deliver
ed in the Senate Of North Carolina.
Mr.. Winslow is winning golden opinions from all
by the ability and impartiality with which he is dis
charging the duties of Speaker; and we have no
doubt he will acquit himself in the hest manner in
the responsible position of Acting Governor, which
has devolved upon him by the Constitution.
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a. The Hon. David S. Reid left this City on Sat-
urday morning last to take his seat as Senator of
the United States from this State. E-
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LETTER FROM PRoF. EHMoNs. Our readers will
find in another column, interesting and valua-
BILE communication upon the mineral resources of
the State, from Prof. Emmons.
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1t is with deep sorrow that the record the death
of John Barnett, ST. venerable and respected citi
of Person county, which took place at his resi-
dence, on Sunday last His disease was pneumonia
He represented the county for several years in the
State Legislature, and was firm and decided Wing
Milton SDec
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WARREN
- COUNTY. Elizabeth Elton, by her next friend Elisha
P. Shearin William Elton and others-Bin in Warren
Court of Equity.
oughby Hudgns of the defendants in the above case
resident of this State it by said Court ordered
that publication be made for six weeks notifying the said
Wiloughby Hudgns to be- and appear before the said
Court Equity held for the County of Warren at
the House Warrenton the third Monday after
the fourth Monday in March next then and there plead
demur to the said BILL the will be taken
pro con- esso and heard erpdrte as to him.
Witness Charles NJ Cook Clerk and Master of our said
Court of Equity, Office in Warrenton the third Mon
day after the fourth Monday in September, 1854
Dec. r. 1854. TPr. adv IS 621<.1 1054-w6w.
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~ We learn that white woman by the name
of Tabby Reins, was burned to death few days
since in her house in this County. She was sup
posed to be alone at the time and it is not known
how the fire originated.
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eg Gen. j. w. Whitfield, the slavery candidate,
has been elected Delegate to Congress from the
Territory of Kansas by large majority. This looks
uel
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The MIeaIGAN METHODIST CONFERENCE ON SLA-
VERY At its recent session, the Methodist Confer
ence of Michigan passed resolutions in favor of the
repeal of the fugitive slave law, and also declared
that it was in favor of the next General Conference
enacting such rule of discipline will directly
Church
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FLORIDA. The legislature of Florida met on Mon
day last. United States senator is to be elected
in the place of Mr. Morton whose term of Office ex-
prizes on the 4th of March next. The democratic
majority on joint ballot 10 eight.
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GRAND LODGE. The Grand Lodge Of Masons
convened in annual session in this city, Monday
week last, and after harmonious session. closed
on Friday. We learn that the following grand off,
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MARRIED..

On Thursday morning the 9TH inst, at the residence of
Mr.. James Vinson, in johnson county, by the Rev. Mr.
Jackson Col Wadde, merchant of Fayetteville, Miss
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CONGRESS-WEDNEsDAY.

SENATE. The President pro tempore laid before
the Senate the annual report of the Secretary the
Treasury on the state of the finances, and also a
communication from the Treasurer of the United
States.
Several petitions were presented and referred, and
various bills were introduced
Mr.. Adams gave notice of his intention to intro
duce bill amendatory of the present naturalization
laws.
After acting upon some bills which were left over
from the previous session, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House recon-
sdered its vote of yesterday by which it refused to
refer the resolution of Mr. Sellers to the Committee
then referred to that committee. The river and
harbor bill of last session, which was vetoed by the
President ofthe United States after some discussion
on its postponement, was rejected-yeas 95 nays
S0-a two-thirds vote being required
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d. ED

So DIED.
Suddenly of congestive chill Sunday evening Decem-
Der 10th, Missouri A daughter of Jetro A jenkins ESQ.,
of Portsmouth, Virginia. She of the gentle
dSce and beloved of the pupils of ST. Marys School
earthly studies she had learned which life
given, and for which it is of value.
devout communicate the altar of her Redeemer
unaffected piety shone in her assiduous and cheerful per-
formance of all her duties Such recoecons while they
enhance of her loss faught with the only
consolation and blessed be God it is full and rch the
hearts that mourn under such bereavement. ICoM.
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st. Mary's School.
RALEIGH, n. {

REV ALBERT SMEDES, d. D. RECTOR
TIME TWENTY-F FIFTH TERN OF THIS SCHOOL
will commence the 9th Jan. 1855, and continue
five months. , -,
Vnec II 1884 5-st.