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Schiedan Schnapps.

SCIkltUN1M SCnudYVSs
A MOTHER supply of VOLTS Aromatic
"A Schiedam Schnapps, just received and
for sale by WIN. DoGEL, Druggist.
ELOUR-loo Barrels fresh ground Flour
y just received per steamer Yorktown"
direct from the Mill, and for sale in lots or
at retail by JOSHUA BEAL.
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Crews Ointment.

GreY's Ointment.
d ECOMMENDED rs an excellent ap-
IL pIication to ''old Sores" cuts, bruse:
and sprains. For sale bv -.gr.
octS " H. L. WADDILL.
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n. +. wADDILL,
ms DRUG sTORE-OHURCH ST.

Offers for sale, pevy large and complete
assortment Of DRues, MEDICINES, SuRsl-
CAL INSTRUMENTS, CurPInG-GLAssEs, ,OIrs,
Scars TooTH and WHlrs.WAsH; Ham.
TOOTH. FLESH. NAIL. SHAVING, PAINT and
SHOE brushes; together with all the most
popular patent medicines of the day.
PENS. INK and p A. Pc r re
Fsh-hooks, Lines, Floats, and Bdskets,
Low fC- cash, fals ST. WGE 6 ssfa
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MinaraI Wafer. =.

ed by the dimes worth or largerparcels.
.a.1a,s. L JOSHUA'BEAL.
Mineral Water. -
HkOM st. GATHERINGS salt wells in Ca
L pada, one tea-spoonfll in q RI ,ss to
common water makes drink. in al, res.
poets equal to "blue lick watkr.',fi For sal.
BY. - H. T.. WADDILL.s
M MARSH'S Improved Elastic ,Sus-
~ .pender Shoulder Brace, the object
Of which is to correct habitual stocninp
round and crooked shoulders, weak sbarf
and chest and to preserve that erect arf
graceful position which is Indispensable e.
health and beauty; it is adapted to Men
Women and Children Of all Are, occnna'
tions and conditions it is liphf vet strnp.
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
lu'nis the object designed Eor.sale by
Oct4. WM. BosEL. Druggist.
ITEsTERN PRODUCE.-FIour I11o
w barrels S. F, Indiana !; Cheese. 20
boxes choice W. r Beef 10 half harrr;.
Family Mess, just received per .sMoses
Greenwood" ard for sale by
nov 2aly ~ JOSHUA BEAL,
CAPE LIME! 80 I Z =
a FRESH lot. at reduced price. f.,
a sale by dec14 JosnuA BeA1 -
Come taR to the Scratch,
Anu Face the Music.
xEOhGE NJ. eHEROMAN. late from
~ the North, begs leave to announce
to the Musical World generally, that he !,
IN receipt OF an extensive and varied assorts
ment Of Bass Voi's, Drums, Guitars from.
bones, French Horns, Violins. Fiapeola.s
Flutes, Fites, and Clarionets, together with
BOWS, strings and reeds; and a Iaroe .nd
valuable stock of new music. All ot which
can be had on reasonable terms. oet.Ia
SPLENDID ANNUALSs
And Gift Books for 1854.
q l REDUCED ralcEs-.The Benson for
:. - 1894; the Gift Of Flowers for 1854.
Friendships Offering for 1854; also. Nil
'er's HYMNS Queens OF England; Aiken.
minstrel Watscn's poetical Qnotafions.
Layard,s Ninevah; Stephens Egypt: A h,
bots Hero; Georgey's Hungary: Sn;th,,
poems; Fem Leaves, by Fanny Fern win
a great variety of cheap Publications au ~
which will be sold cheaper than hv ~.
other house in Baton Rouge - '~""y
oct-6-ly. GEO. NJ. ErzoxAy
- AanteTS and Others
WOULD beg leave TO call your s.tsn
L tion now, and at the openiny ~ ~,
coming season to my large and EXCEEDINGLY
cheap stock Of Domestic Dry Goods wh,ch
Notwithstanding the heavy adaance 81 Dow ,.
estics. and every class Of negro wear. ! .r,
enabled to sell at low prices: Am no,r -.' ="
'eiv'ng and will continue to receive wsef
y through the season flesh supplies of n.
Goods ofthis class, all ! ask 4 a call "0'
mar 29-y al w, ID PHILLIPS
[TOR SALE-TO ARRTyEL2oo 49,
1 white Corn; 100 bags Bran: 1oo bsss.
Oats Gee COLT JOSHUA PE1i
| ARD In barrels and kees M i.
1for sale BY [nov syl sM.H.rr& &co
Raisins Mackeral LiQuors5 g.
y AIsINS, 10 whole. and 0 quarter bo.'
~ es new; Mackeral, 10 kits and :
luaIter barrels No /; Herri1gsa 12 aboxes,
xtra fine; Goldfish. 10 so pound boYs..
Did Whiskey 10 half barrels Moneahais,.
fapor Whiskey, 2 barrels Fletcher's. i.s;
eceived per Gipsy and for sale for the cash
y -: decl6y. A JOSHUA BEAT-
More Light for Mankfnr .
Y11GT DECETVTC
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MECHANICAL. SC,
.~~~-~~~~~~-~4-~~~ ~~>~~~~-~~~~~
.4s JOHN l.. WOLFE,
FURNITURE WAREROOMS,

0oIA04 Of Church u Yea1t0nClafy SO.
III now on hand large and variedM
III stock Of Furniture, consis ting in :.
part of-BUREAus,, SlDEBoARDs, AR-H
MoRs, various patterns TABLES, CHAIRS, &c
BEssrEAps. CRIBs. CRADLES, CoCcHEs and
Willow WAeGoss, all OF which are of the
latest fashions. All kinds Of manufacturing
and repairing at the shortest notice.
All the business of an unde5tdkev attended
to, and in the best style.
~Coifins made at the shortest notice,
and also nerse furnished. Sept20-y.
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E>ROM st. Cstherine'sssalt wells in Ca
4 nada, one ea-spoonfhl in q ri l,ss to
common water, makes drink, in all res-
poets equal to "blue lick watkr.', For sale
by. - H. T. WADDILL.e
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FRESH Lemons. Raisins, Figs, &C.,
4 just received and for sale by
$. F. BLANCHARD.
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r ard OiI.-l0 Barrels for sale by
IL THOS. PRENDAGAST.
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HUNGARIAN LEECHES.
600 Hungarian Leeches, warranted, just
DUU received and for sale by
sent 3S-y. VIM. BoGEL.
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Porter and Ale.

FOftef ana Ale.
A FRESH supply Of London Porter and
II Scotch Ale: received and for sale by
mar 23 ......t., JOSHUA BEAL,
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

They have sent news abroad to bring about
bad effect 4 have seen in some journals that
the territorial officers were appointed for the
term OF six years. This is not so; but is told
TO prejudice the minds of the people Some
officers are appointed for four years, but none
for SIX. Hundreds who have been deceived by
such reports will return to us when they see
the movements Of the revolutionary govern
ment. Fellow-citizens, this question must be
met with truth and justice in the halls Of Con-
gress, where the free.State movement will re-
ceive us quietus. Applause.] There may be
some members in the halls of Congress who
are in favor Of disunion, but there is too much
patriotism in that body to give any counter.
ance to this revolutionary movement, and can
assure you that, in any event, abe Executive of
the United States ciH stand By you to tie hstl
Cheers. Next year we will be called on to
elect President Of this republic, when only
two parties will be known-lhe black republi-
can and unionists. Loud and prolonged
cheers.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

I@ We have sent bills to such of our subscri-
bers as are indebted TO the Sentinel newspaper,
rendering their accounts TO the oath September,
at which time the second volume of the Tri-
weekly edition will close.
While returning our thanks to those who have
from the beginning, sustained our enterprise, we
desire to say that all who wish to continue their
subscriptions will be required to remit PAYMENT
IN ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 18th instant, as, otherwise, no paper will be
sent from this office. The terms, it is known,
are FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.
We are compelled to this course owing TO the
difficulty of collecting subscriptions, scattered
as they are over a wide surface Of country. Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity Of COM
plying with our terms. No offence is intended To
any, since friends aud strangers are embraced in
the same category.
Subscribers not renewing by the first Of October
their names will be stricken from the list
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MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR ADAMS OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

We find, in the Charleston Mercury Of the
18th instant, the message Of Governor Adams
to the Senate and House Of Representatives, Of
South Carolina. We have not yet had the op.
portunity Of giving to it such careful stten-
ton ms such documents should command.
From a cursory reading Of it, we find that it is
mainly devoted to the local affairs Of the State.
Indeed, we have seen in il but one allusion to
Federal politics. The passage containing that
ausion is as follows:
"The agitation in relation to slavery con.
times TO increase and is rapidly tending 10 its
bloody termination. Measures which il was
hoped by some would give quiet to the coun-
try and dignity to its deliberations, have served
but TO redouble the efforts and augment the
power of abolition. Civil war is direful ca.
lamity, but its scourges are to be endured in
preference to degradation and ruin. The PEG
pie Of South Carolina are alive TO the issue, and
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA BILL.

10 Massachusetts, New York. and Pennsyl.
vsnia, where the opponents OF this measure
made i the test question, they were signally
beaten.
This result has been brought about by sew.
eral causes. One is, that the bin being law,
and no man finding any injury arising to him
self or likely to arise, is willing to allow il to
remain, rather than seek is repeal by dan.
gerous excitement.
Another is, that the second sober thought
Of the North has convinced many Of the pro.
priety and justice Of a measure, which allows
to an American citizen the right TO carry with
him wherever he goes his discretion-admit-
ting him to be as capable Of selfgovernment in
the Territories as in the States. The citizens
of free State have the right to determine tc
introduce slavery into it, aud the citizens Of O
slave State have the right to abolish Il consti
tutionally. The Kansas and Nebraska bill
gives this right TO Kansas and Nebraska. And
in what respect are the citizens OF these terri
tories inferior to the Greeleys and the CARR
sons, that they should nsolenty seek to con
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

We learn that gentleman had his pocket
picked at Acquia Creek on Tuesday night.
Two professional characters" crowded the
gentleman on entering the cars. One iostled
him, while the other two took his pocket book
and returned to Washington in the boat.
After starting, the loss was discovered and The
remaining rascal charged with the theft. On
motion of passenger the conductor searched
every man in the cars. The loss was $3.50 and
a $4O0 draft. The losing gentleman, was
from Mobile. Our southern friends should be
more watchful of their northern brethren"
Fred Netos
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03
From the Three Rivers Inquirer.
Curious Encounter between Mr.. III. Craw-
ford, n Magistrate, and Bear.

We quote the words Of his letter to gentle.
man in this city On Saturday the goth ult.,
about ! p. M, while engaged in drawing some
oats, on looking round observed, TO my sur
prise, large red-muzzled bear. He took no
notice Of me, until, following him closely up,
he suddenly faced rousd and commenced
picking up some scattered heads OF oats On
passing hay-stack, felt confident that he
would 90 straight on, and took the other side
myself when, judge Of my surprise to meet
him plump face to face. He Immediately
raised himself upon his launches, when
plunged an American hay.fork | had in my
hand at bis breast quick as thought he struck
the blow aside, and only one prong entered his
body; he Immediately seized the handle with
his teeth and feet and wrenched it from my
hands. | thought il was all over with me, and
ran as quick as ] could round the stack and
made for neighboring house in order to get
gun. On arriving at the house, perceived he
was still engaged in endeavoring to get the
fork out Of his body; but hearing the bark Of
a Newfoundland dog who had got scent Of my
he tore il out Of his breast and
escaped. The handle Of the fork, which was
OF the best American ASH he had cut com
pletely in two with his teeth.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

In order to establish such police as would
efectually break up the escape of negroes in
coasting craft, the State should purchase one
or more small and fastsaiing vessels, and sta
ton them near the Capes. The expense would
be inconsiderable, compared with the saving.
One stampede of negroes, such as has lately
occurred here in Richmond, costs more than
the purchase, manning, and support Of two
such vessels for FIVE years.
A river police would be useless, for no exam.
nation of vessels, at any point short Of the
Capes, can afford an entire safeguard against
the escape Of slave property.
Richmond Dspdtch
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Total electoral votes

II will thus be seen that in order to elect the
next President-premising that the States
which have held elections the present year will
vote in the same way in the coming Presi-
dental election-the Opposition will have to
carry all the States which have not held cleo.
tons the present year, ten in all, erery one Of
rhich rolled up handsome Democratic MAORI.
ties IN The last Presidential election.
Thus it will be seen that the argument drawn
from the elections which have occurred indi
cate plainly that the Democracy will achieve
another triumph in 1856.
The Argus says truly that but for the unfor
tunate division in the Democratic party Of
New York, that State would certainly have
given us q great victory. Next year." says
the Argus "the Democracy Of New York will
be united, and the sons Of the Empire State
will yindicate themselves against the aspersions
Of the enemies Of Democracy next year the
Union-loying citizens Of the Republic will rally
to ibe support Of these living national princi
Piles inherent in the Democratic party, and
achieve glorious triumph for the Union, tho
Democracy, and the Constitution"
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Scarcity of Horses In Europe.

a correspondent Of the Spirit Of the Times,
writing from Paris, remarks on the state Of the
London horse market rs follows:
ladies saddle horses are not 10 be had,
neither are carriage horses, which will surprise
you. In thirteen days search could not find
decent pair at any price. If this war lasts
another year The Europeans will be importing
horses from America, and it will be well worth
the attention Of your farmers and breeders to
raise large horses, sixteen hands, fit to draw a
heavy carriage or carry heavy man. Good
saddle horses for gentlemen are still to be found
by paying for them; first rate one stands you
5000.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03
PROSPECTS OF THE DEMOCRACY

Under the above caption, the Albany Argus
of the 18th instant publishes facts and figures
which indicate the certain triumph Of the Demo
cratic party in the approaching Presidential
election, if common prudence, even in the selec.
ton of candidates, is observed
If there be any criterion (says the 4rgus)
whereby to Judge of the future prospects OF
the respective political parties, tits to be found
in the recent State elections, embodying as
they do popular opinion on the vital questions
of the day.
Applying this test to the several political par
ties, We think no candid person can fail to see
that the Democratic party is destined to
achieve glorious victory next year. Twenty
one States have held State elections the present
year. of which fourteen have gone Democratic.
We give them in their order, with the MAORI
ties, and the number of Presidential electors
to which they are entitled:
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03
Another Explosion at the Virginia Coal
Pits.

Another explosion occurred at the English
Company's pits, in Chesterfield county, (Va.)
on Monday night last, resulting in the death Of
John Marshall, Charles Thompson, Nicholas
Luke, and Joseph Burton. George Cotton and
and VIM. Wright the latter colored, were badly
burnt Fourteen others who were in the pits
(but not in the upset" as it is caled) at the
time of the explosion, escaped without injury.
How the explosion took place is not known 1t
aooar-ad IN an old upser, where road had been
made through an old working, which had some
time since been on fire. Each man was sup.
piled with Davy safety lamp. The lamp of
one Of them was found with the top of. He
must have unscrewed it; and it is supposed he
did so to light his pipe.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03
IoHN II. nurHMANN. Imnorter and

~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
bis supply Of Bordeaux Wines, 10 say
200 cases of Red and White Vine, consisting Of
Chateau Laftte, Chateau Margaux Chateau
Leovllle, Marganx Medoc, st. Julien, ST Estephe,
Haut Sautcrnes, &c.
20 hogsheads Of Claret and White Wine
Also, received by former arrivals
- cases 81. .Peray sparkling.
70 cases OF Rhine Wines. some OF il Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Mosee.
N. B.-From Bordeaux small cask OF extra
superior Cognac, $50 per gallon.
June 5--3lif
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AUTHORIZATIONS MANTED.--Ia ~. 80.

Il OF 1894, Martha A. Wells "A daughter OF Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia and who subsequently removed to the
city Of Petersburg and died therein in August,
lS53,) went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
OF Greensville to one OF the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day 10 this. BY the will Of her father she is
entsled 10 portion Of his estate, or il she be dead
her children, Il she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death. ANY infor.
nation in respect to the said Martha-A Wells or
her children, If she has any would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO w. EASTWOOD
NOV 2T-w4w. Petersburg Va.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

As one hundred and forty-nine constitute
majority of the electors, it will be seen the
Democracy have but to get FIVE more to carry
the election. The Legislature of South Caro-
lima is Democratic largely, and in that State
the Legislature chooses electors. Taking
therefore the elections of the present year as
the basis, the Union is sure for the Democracy
The Know-nothings and Republicans have
carried the following States
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From tue Cecil Democrat.


sAe'ch or the Remarks or Judge Buch-
ahan In response to the proceedings OF
the bar I'm Cecil, In reference TO the
death OF Judge Constable.
The court heartily sympathizes with the
sentiments and action of the bar in reference
to our beloved departed brother In the prime
OF manhood-in the paths of duty-in the vigor
Oh intellect and in the fullness of fame-he went
down into the valley and shadow of death.
And now he sleepeth in the dust, and we
may seek for him in the morning, but he shall
not be-" God is all wisdom, all Justice, all
all mercy. Yes, gentlemen all mercy!
Conhdlng in these, as Christians, let us feel
assured that our brother has but left a world OF
strife and suffering here for a blissful immor-
tally beyond.
Ii would be needless, in this presence, to
dllate on the varied accomplishments of the
lamented dead He was your neighbor, your
associate, your friend, your brother. You
knew him we'll. You were proud of him. You
We're Justly SO. We may not look upon his
like again. What a charm in his eloquence!
What fire in his eye What dignity in his
manner! What a melody in his voice! What
warmth in his heart! He was one Of nature s
orators"
What a keen sense of justicel What steady
--.N "ASAS"ieh W uOiu Tug UdlduCeS LU0reOI.
What total disregard of all mere worldly
distinctions among those who came to seek
their rights at the shrine where he ministered.
How considerable Of suitorsl How kind and
gentle towards Witnesses How respectful to
the Juries, to the officers of the court, and to
the members Of the bari He was the very
embodiment of judged
How companionable in social life, how ten.
der OF the feelings of those with whom he was
brought IN contact; how generous, how con-
ciiatory, how refined. He was, in very truth,
a gentleman.
Thus we knew him as he lived. How did he
die? For months he fingered in the arms Of
death Patiently he bore his sufierings; and
when, at last, the irrevocable mandate came,
surrounded by those who of all the earth he
loved the dearest, at peace with man and
assured of Heaven his immortal spirit winged
its final fight for the bosom of its Father and
its God.
Might dews fall mol more lightly on the ground
Nor weary worn out winds expire so soft.n
Let the resolutions be recorded with the
proceedings OF the Court, and the Court stand
adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten
O'clock.
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Punishment for Negro Stealing.

1t seems to be agreed on all hands that the
time has come for a change in our laws on this
subject and that the penalty Of negro stealing
should be death. This is the penalty under
the North Carolina laws, and, in conformity
with them, a white man, native Of that State,
was hung a few weeks ago. Negro stealing is
very rare in North Carolina, though there are
almost as great facilities for the underground
railroad there as here. But the prospect of the
halter has salutary effect on robbers.
Richmond Dispatch
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sS5~ We are requested to say that in accord
ance with the usage of the Democratic party,
a meeting of the Democratic members will
take place at the hall of the House Of Repre-.
sentatives on Saturday evening at I o'clock.
Union, Of yesterday.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

List OF Members of the Thirty-fourth
Congress.
We publish from late issue of our paper
the following list of the Senators and Represen-
tahves in the Congress which will assemble on
Monday.
Last Of United States Senator's IN the SAN
Congress, aoith the dates Of The commence
ment and expiration Of their terms respec-
tiUety.
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are mindful Of their obligations They are
calm because they are prepared and selfrelant.
They have not forgotten their history, and they
VIII not TAIL to vindicate its teachings. The
right to provide new guards for their future Sc
curity has been sealed by the blood of their
ancestors, and it will never be surrendered.
Come what may they will do their duty and
leave the consequences to God'n
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-03

Rc mons,about weeks since, small specke
red and white Cow with one horn half broken
of-tbe other crump horn. She has a wen or
wart on her side, near the flank, about the size of
Q mans fist. She is marked, but not recollected
ne abovereward will be paid by returning her to
the the owner, on street, between 9th and 7lh, No.
oV<' Sept 10