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eopened hsaoeE spRfN 81
French eassTssSe Marseiiies aud SIX Vests
Cloth Froef and Sack tie
These Goods are made up our own sales
the latest and best
We can confidently and safely recommend our goodsto
wear well as many can have from
arrangements are such we can take measures
and have garments made in the best style and good
In reference Dress Shirts we would call the attention
made measure two wses time In fact We are pre-
paFsa e @ SIT s. 9gE sqsIS%sEs IN ne every @ resPee
Raleigh. March q, 1854 9s $500 81
E I. HARDING Opposite Aessy- Ksane C C6ok
aas and Dealer in Superior READY
superior black {; doe o Skin skin Pa1as's Pants
do fancy do do do. ezsss..5zez5g
do do do duck do -
do fancy do do do
do do do do .i1S dS s. B. DO do
do farmer -satins do
do white Marseiues D. B. Vest,
do do figured eo DO do : 3 DO DO
do black cloth frock Coats,
do do fancy as do do ffosr sssss do DO
do do do sack do
with all the medium qualities.
For bargains in well made GooDs, call at
April 4, 1854. HARDlNss t58 :
4 received @ from the Union India rubber COMPANY"
an invoice of India Rubber Goods consisting of s
Sack Walking & Riding Leggins,
White " Saddle Bags, &c So
WEB Feb s5 so is5z soD A'us'i pHaRD1NG Co.
K EEP A LOOK OUT!-When you see EVANS
place SKY Light Goor
There advertising being door Messrs
Evans & Cooke, we wish you to look out
We have received of Goods, consisting
of every article kept first rate Southern Retail and
Wholesale House. feel confident would prove
the interest of all who wish in purchases give
stock examination before buying Harding will be
at Home in few days bringing with him what's nice
EVANS & COOKE.
Raleigh, March II, 1850. 25-
EXECUTOR's NOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED,
Lhaving qualified Executor of the Last Will and Tes
lament of Henry j. g. Rufn, decd at the IL r:h Term,
A d. 1854 of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of
Franklin County, hereby gives general notice to all
having accounts demands against the estate of said de
within the time prescribed by law, this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery All persons indebted to the
estate of deceased are requested to make payments
March 15 1854. 37-w&sw. .2w.
EINOR SALE.-I offer my house and lot in Chapel Hill
IL for sae the lot contains acres the house is
brick building, the body of which is two story, with
four Rooms by 10 feet with Ell of so feet by Is with
two Rooms and is of one story good well of water and
other out houses the street directly west of the Col
loge and is very desirable situation Terms accommo
dating E. HUNT.
Chapel Hill, Feb 22nd 1854. 26-t1stJ pd.
OFFICE n. c. R. R. Co.,
MJOTICE.-I WILL BE IN RALEIGH 4th AND 5tf
Ia April being Tuesday and Wednesday of Superior Court
when Stockholders in this Company can have opportu
nifty Of paying their instalments
Sec'y and Treasurer.
[Regster copy.l as-
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SIJL~Asss, las {, RsUENss g fnopaIEToR B!gILpER or
s kGSa as 9 bss q
ihst have ever operated rate
Orders solieited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mil
dang The saner &c
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable
with dispatch and all after the 1st of
July. s. =,
AusRr, Cumberland, May Is, 1882
Mr. SILAs BURSs-D Dear Sir: Our Engine and Mills made
at shops have been work nearly months and
fully meet our expectations. The ENGINE and
m s State a @ and to none @
MILLS with smoothness and speed truly astonishing
So seconds feet per hase ru however
through Is feet log in 80 the feet
cut 20 feet per minute Tae any obeeton we have
heard urged takes many hands haul up logs and
- = e' .N'.e'' - ~ JONES s BARBEE.,,
june 3 1852 -, So
AGr gS; FIGTIoN..JgsT PUBLISHED, THE
By the Ladies of the Mission The Publishers take
pleasure in inviting the attention of the moral world to this
offered to the public and they confidently
of the most touching and volumes which have
Diary of Physician The papers composing this work
simple speculation but the wrttep histories Of
fallen ones who ha been missed of lost who have
try; Drunkenness which has thrown away the Cups of
Poverty which has put the garb of Comforts of Des
has cep out Of Darkness to Light and ef snu
ness which has thrown off Falsehood Crime and Shame,
The volume overows with incidents which are real With
pictures drawn not from fancy, but from lfethe whole
vital fount of truth AS whole the publishers present it
of the truthfuest human weakness mfr
NIFTY and suffering and of the most sublime and sesacr
cling Christian fhfulness and herosm offered the
pN'A' f'' 'Af HENRY D. TURNER,
February g. 1854 oe-
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3 $50. 600 WHOLESALE STOCK OF BOOTS
Inv. = =

and Shoes, for Spring 1854, by
NN7 H.ADDINGTON & Co., Norfolk, Va.
w WE would call attention of Merchants in Virgin
and North Carolina this immense stock of BOOTS,
SHOES, TRAVELLING TRUNKS, FAL1CES, CARPET
BAGS, &C., amounting to $150,0o0.
1t one of the most varied because embraces every
kind of Boots and Shoes that be found in the United
States, and is the selected stock in all Virginia
The goods made order by the best manufacturers
in this country expressly for OUR WHOLESALE TRADE,
consequently better suited to the Trade of Virginia
and North Carolina than any wholesale stock of Boots and
Shoes ordinarily found elsewhere
Besides having better goods tile sizes made regular to
avoid large quantity of small sizes, which great
evil the Merchant and of universal complaint Our
care avoid this evil in giving ordersor the
ufacture of our stock of Boots and Shoes
We prepared to sell these goods shade lofar
than any other house in Virginia and cU do it, City
Country Merchants therefore invited call and look
themselves.
20 Terms months credit
Norfolk, Vds
March "a, 1854. 81
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a TTENTION WE WOULD NOW BEG LEAVE
NAto inform the Country Merchants and trading commu
nity that prepared Manufacture Refined Candies
stand any climate place, at s12s or $15
per hundred.
At either price, high favored, well wrapped and neatly
packed.
These Candies are Manufactured by of the first work.
the United States have had hinin the business
years the least fault has been lodged
against his work; will give hundred dollars premium
for workman who make candy superior in beauty
style durability Try and if it don't give satisiacton
we will give it up. = - ".
We also keep all kinds of French Candies together with
large supply Fruits Nuts Cigars and Fancy Goods ale
ways Country Merchants in any
they may wsh and at low prices We suppose you have
no objection to that. Willow ware Broons Matches of
several Makes, Pickles Prunes Preserves and
Figs When you the spring to lay in your
supplies be sure gyeus CALL and do not suit
will treat.
DAUGHTREY & HARRISON.
E Petersburg, a, Feb Il, 1854. 3ms-34.
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SPRING TRADE IS54.-TO NORTH CAROLINA
I9MERCHANTS.-By the arrival of Steamer Europa and
Packet ship Panama. in possession of Spring
Wn. Wedde in the EEGL1sH, ScoTIsH IRISH markets.
We have also received from the Eastern Cities large
commanding stock of Domestic Fabrics purchased from
First Hands, which prepared to offer TO the Trade at
low prices they be found in any market.
North Caroline Merchants respectfully invited to give
US call when they visit our market. 1
STEVENSON q WEDDELLy 49,
sssa ~ - sSsycanore St., Petersburg Y "a.
March, y 1s5Asz : BY.
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Balm, HATeTON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GRocERs, FoRwA ARDrNG, PRODUCE AND
COMMISSION MERGHANTS,
Corner King and Water SIS,
Portsmouth, Va, 8ss=sS
Give their personal attention to the sale and shipment Of
all kinds Of Produce and Merchandise and make liberal ad-
vances consignments.
D. A. Balm, E. A. HATToN, G. NJ. Balm, jr.
Portsmouth, Va, March 81 1874. 3S-
WM7HOLESALE DRY GOODS TRADE
w SPRING, I854-W-C. & E. q. JAMES Cos,
have just received large and beautiful assortment of
French English and American Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
for Spring and Summer wear of the newest and handsom
est designs, embracing alt article usually found
line of business II Of which have been purchased
the favorable TERMS and selected with great care
and attention. and with special reference to the wants Of
the North Carolina and Virginia Trade.
They respectfully solicit examination from Merchants
visiting this city for their Spring Supplies, before making
their purchases assuring them that inducement will
be offered to portion of their and that
they will find Stock complete and desirable in every
department this of the Northern Markets.
Their will be made liberal those of any sini-
lar establishment w. c. & E. G.. JAMES co.
Powell's Row, opposite West Hill Warehouse.
Petersburg, March 4, 1854. - S2-2m.
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50 50 t Is fsoebs
essss s the hsss 5sssh 5 Sed Esgsb
ne zaoss approved ed style and good 1T
READ DE CLOTHING
Black Blue and Brown ffocK and dress cioif1 COTS
= h;ts ana Brosn Linen and Drill pants.
article usually found ina cIothiS
Asiot Of dne IA Just Il s.
ouf stosR M s. ss 0 Lsiss
partner who resides North ~ sBIfIesS " CO.
n terms arecash OF SIX months lime to p,,he
tua By assure the public
we can sell Ell as cheap as amy house in tie States
NHEsSUBSCRTBER'S ARE NOW RRCEFYING
Il II their SPRING STOCK sof TAPLE AND FANCY
3 naa pEsss
bv aSgs g aRs a as selected with much
attention Of Their and the public generally
NHANTIELAS! MANT1LLAS IA yerY LARGE
assortment slk and Black Lace Maatillas and
POINTS .s-ssz- - ..N.l lH.s& r. S.4TUCKER
SILK AND OPEN STRAW BoNNETs ANDINFANTs
sFlats. - sh. q X S TUCKER.
ElANs, FANst MOURNING ASD FANCY FANS
mREss TRIMMINGS AND EMBRoIDERIEs.
b W. 3. 8 TUCKER.
ID IBBONs. GLOVES UMBRELLAS and p ARAsOLS
AO lo.eePe Lops.l 80 w ID. g IL y 4OChEIss
R oBISsoNs CATERS sHqEs Il Asp ss s51PRERs EgggRs
A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF LACE GOODS,
EA- Collars, Chmezettes and Under Sleeves. g ~,
WI. R, s, TUCKER
&ERVANTs GOODS &MARLBoRo' STRIPES
- Plads, &C. W. H & r. S. TUCKER
EHATSl HATSl9 HATSsg g--iF YOU WAllF
LA HAT of any kind OF description, call at w n & 4.
s. Tnckers and you will find mammoth stock. Any
can be suited their stock embraces all from In
fants' No. old Fogys extraher object being
bne old Fogyism and Young A1nericanisIn
w. II. r. S. TUCKER
En KEGS BLASTING POWDER,
0VNI 10000 feet safety fuSe.juSt Store.
VIII. & R. s. TUCKER
Raleigh, March "a, 1854 37-ss
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4 BEAUTIFUL OCTAVE MELODEON,
s ~ t,a"'t-s -" - = - MUSIC STORE.
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UpOOTsi BOOTS AND SH0ES!l-THE UN.
1dersgned takes the liberty inform the citizens Of
Raleigh and the country that he bas Just re-
and SnoEs which he will sell the lowest price, Cash.
Thankful the former bestowed upon him by
- ssg-@ - q, HENRY A. sDEPKIN,
y &. < S West of the Capitol.
n b a rood assortment of Shoe Lasts Findings Calf
Skin Lining and Bindings Shoes kept constantly hand
Raleigh, March III 1896 s - 81 35--lm
MTORTH CAROLINA made Backing. 4 superior
i N article for sale by HAYWOOD a SCOTT.
"A -CKERMONss 6 PARaERsToN'S Yeast Powders,
= first rate and cheap article for sale By ,.
= HAYWOOD 4 Scott
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| OREGON PEAS.-Another supply of these celebra
ved Peas received and for sale at reduced price by
i p f. PESEIID.
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EMNIANOS.s MUSIC. STRINGS, &c.-ANoTHER
Lot of new splendid Pianos, of fashionable style
I and elegant tone and finish, just opened atthe
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WNLUTES, FLAGEOLETSk AND FIFE'S FOR.
Call at the M u bOoh-oAMO IN OitE.
I2alai
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ICES! ICE!! ICE!!!

ICEg ICE!! ICE!!!i
FHN HI E :" WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE" is open.
The public may depend upon having their wants sup
Piled all seasons of the year, reasonable terms.
ICE.ordered from the country will be well packed and
promptly forwarded at all times
All orders for Ice must be addressed to WILMINGTON
ICE HOUSE"
~ Terms CASH. which will be strictly adhered to in ali
$500
Deposits may be made by persons ordering from dis
tance.
Price ONE Gent PotNp Extra charge for package,
A. H.yAN BoKKELEN, Pr4vietor.
Wilmington, N. c.; April J. 1854. 40-em.
EAAILY LINE BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH,
RBNORFOLK, EDENTON AND PLYMOUTH: 0nand
after Saturday 14h instant the Steamer ScHUIfz will be
forming daily line Sundays exeepted.) .sss
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays Immediately after the
arrival of the Cars from Portsmouth. Returning, viii
leave Plymouth in the evening of the same days
The SCHULTZ Capt Halsey, will leave Black Water on
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays after the arrival of the
Cars from Portsmouth. Returning, will leave Plymouth
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, as oelock a Al.
Passing up and down the River the day timex arriving
at Black Water in time for the Express Train.
The SCHULTZ will leave Edenton at 8 o'clock, a. NJ will
pass by Colerain at will be at the Gatesye Wharf at
about IL Wihton at u o'clock and Reddick'sat p. Al.
Passengers coming off in Boats will be taken board at
any point the Chowan River. - =:
Freight will be received and landed at all convenient
pms ~ ]. W. KEELING, -Agent:
April 8, 1854. 40-H
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A. n MCPHEETERs, H. cHISELIN. sSes j. W. AAKTiS
A. M. McPHEETERS, co.
Wholesale GrOceFs,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Office at Ne. 6, Roanoke Square,
NORFOLK VA.
REFERENCES
THOMAS P. DEvEREUx, Esq, Halifax N c.
GEO W. MoRDEcAI Pres't Bank of the State of N G:
c. DEWEY, Cashier g"
W H JONES, Cashier Bank of Cape Fear.
L. OBJ BRANCH, President Raleigh and CASTOR Road
bs'iss bf 4. e ks5f %h!tssssd, 4 Ssssisr' soyon.
Prest Farmers Blk of Va.
Alex Bell, Esq
Messrs Spence & Reid, Baltimore.
B. Blossom Son, Neeo York.
Snatemhcr l6. 1863. 81
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HNIEASANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
E Vake Forest NJ CIVILIAN NJ. CRENSHAW, A.
B., PrincipalThe Seventh Session of this institution will
Commence on the Monday in january next Tuition from
s. s15 per session The Academy stuated mile from
ality and convenience be surpassed by any The
Trustees this school have than realized their
taons in Mr. teacher and would to the
pubic that he thorough scholar and good instructor
Board can be at So per month For further particulars
address DR. w l9LEi d. HAKIS3FlELD, :, =
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Unable sALT.-YERY FINEsAND WHITE in
80 = = WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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EXTRACTS FOR RFLAVORINGs.-Ros Vanilla,
H Orange Lemon Butter Almond, Cinnamon and Pine
apple Ill '0fs anu '0' Slie WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
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YON,S RAT PILLS AND SALVE. DON'T
Ibe annoyed any longer with rats when you e1tir
inmate them by giving Rat Pills greasng their food with
Coster's Salve which you viii find at PESCUDS
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SOAPS. &c.-YARIETIES OF TOILET, SHAVING,
Sand Lyons Barrys Tfriicophergs
the hair foT sale by $ ~ HAYWOOD SCOTT.
D. - - 80
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HAIR BRUSHES.-The most extensive variety of
II IL Hair Brushes in this City, may be and bought
very cheap at p. F. Pescuds DRUG STORE.
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p. F. p e u ID
AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,

HASAGE ORANGE.-The Hedge Plant of America,
S4The Usage Orange has shan met the most SAN
eune expectations of its friends; and far regards the
great view good and beautiful fence adaptation
climate variety of SOIL hardness easy propagation
and chcapness it is all that be desired A supply of
the seed, Treatise the cultivation of the plant,
be had of 7. .-PESCUD.~
Raleigh: March o. 1854 3S-
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ARTISTS MATERIALS-A beautiful lot of Landscape
Patterns Oil Painting, Japan Boxes Paints Brushes,
Oils and Varnsh; Canvass in pieces stretches.
Drawing Patterns Pencils Paper Bristol Board Mill
Boards Graduate Tint Paper, Pastel Water Coors, Pic
lures Picture Frames Gilt Moulding, GLASS; &c, &c
~ '-1 X. w. PETERSILIA.
Raleigh Sept. 12, 1853. Sc
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CHLORINE TOOTH WASH STANDS UNRI-
" VAILED cleansing the mouth and preserving the
teeth and gums. For sale at - 80
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WRs. WOLTERING RESPECTFULLY announces
that she now receiving her FaU and nter Stock of Fancy
Goods embracing China goods fine ron-stone dnner-setts
and and saoers as fine as ever brought to
this City.
dc which will be sold low for cash.
Just received fresh supply of C6nfectionaries.
Thankful past favors She socits continuance of the
same. w 1LdELMlNA w WOLIEhlNG-t
RALEIGH September, 1851 90
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HUST RECEIVED ANOTHER SUPPLY OF
% Musical Instruments at the n c. Music Store, where
may always be found Sheet Music and Music Books for all
instruments from the celebrated Factory of Knabe
Gaehle Baltimore. Guitars Violins Volincello Drums
Fes Flutes Claronetts Fageoets Octave Flutes Accor
deons ranging from so cents to $780, Banos Tamborins
Violin Screws Pins Bridges, Bows lot of Italian
Strings both for Guitar and Violin large assortment of
Perfumery Hair Brushes, Porte Monies, &C., &c.
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n YON,s RAT PILLS, THE MOST EFFECTUAL
remedy used for the destruction OF Rats NICE &c
erby WILLIAMS q ,HA1WOOD.
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ASKY LIGHT!o EVANS & COOKE, No. %,
Cheap Place. Have received their entire Fall purchase
of Goods which are now open for inspection. .
We deem unnecessary speak of their cheapness 1t
perfectly Ply that Evans Cooke believe
in quick profits and usual ahead OF
all competition. EVANS CoohE.
Sept IL. 90.
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CtMIJT IN WHEA TT LBS. BEUEsTONE THE
pre- wheat received at the
Drug Store of WILLIAMS & HA ATWOOD ~
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KHANTIELASf! MANT1LLAS IA very large
" IL assortment of SILK and Black Lace Maatas and
Points. = w. Hs& r. s. TUCKER
SILK AND OPEN STRAW BoNNETs AND INFANTS
SFlats. - w. .H. & sR. S. TUCKER.
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ANRASS SEED.-Red clover Herds grass, Blue grass,
mixed lawn grass and Lucerne. just TO hand at the
q Drug Store of WILLIAMS & HAY YW90D. -
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WDLANKETS AND FLANNELS.-9-4 1o-4 ia,
1874 and 1S-4 supr Bed Blankets Crib and Cradle do
White, Blue Red and Green Mackinaw Blankets,
Negro Bankets-all kinds, Saddle and Horse do.
WRe Red Yellow Green Gray Flannels, all grades
Fancy French FlannelSfor Sacks, all colors
In store and for sale by 49, JAMES McklMMON
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SADDLER. FERTH & ROSS MUSTARD
y large Case of this Mustardwhch is considered the
best in the worldly many personsis just received at
- PESCUD'S DRUG STORE.
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(HARLEs KUEsTER, GUN LoCK-sMITH and
" BELLHANGER- ER-Woud respectfully inform the CitI
Raleigh surrounding country that he has locat
ed permanently Raleigh, and has opened Shop Will
mingon Street. tin Dr. Cookies brick buding,) where he
will found at all times ready to execute any JoB in
line style that shall not be surpassed by any other
person. and the charges shall always be moderate Gail
and See
Raleigh Feb. 81 1858. 96o-
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NTEGRO GOODS.-KERSEYS OF ALL GRADES,
lV Plaid Striped and Plain Linseys,
5 Marlboro and Gala Stripes and Plaids,
Cotton Osnaburgs and Heavy Shirtings
Russe Black Brogans-Heavy Boots just received and
for sale byz saa5ss ess1pJ JAMES AIeKIMMON
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WyURNER,S N. C.. ALMANAC FOR 1854.
IL For sale, wholesale and retail by 80 s s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-04
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA

EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
The steamship Star of the West arrived al
New York at 3 o clock, on Saturday afternoon
with 260 passengers and $75O,0O0 ON freight
We CLEAN the following news:
A duel was fought on the 9th of November
between Col j. ID. Woodlief and Achilles
Kewen, about ten miles from Oakland.
About one hundred and fifty persons were
assembled as spectators of the encounter The
parties fought with Mississippi rifles, at forty
paces-placed back to back, and to wheel and
fire. At the first discharge Colonel Woodlie1
fell, shot through the heart, and died instan-
taneously He was shot through and throu Oh
and was dead almost as soon as he touched the
earth. MIR. Kewen was unhurt
From the Placer Times, Nov. 81
Nessrs. Weller and McDougall, Senator and
Representative in Congress from this State
leave in the Cortes, this morning, for Wash
ington city. Mr.. Latham left for the east sew.
eral weeks since, and Senator Gwin, it is un.
derstood, will take his departure by the next
Nicaragua steamer, and will be in bis sea,
during the second week in the session.
The election on the Sth for City Comptrolle,
resulted in Mr. Sherman receiving a majority
Of 1,O42 votes over Mr.. Haight. There was
no regular nominees in the field. Mr.. Sher-
man is understood to have been the nominee
of the Know Nothings.
The whole number of votes DO; led was 4, TAO
At the general election held on the 9Th of Sep
tember last, the entire vote polIed for Cit,
Comptroller was 10, 435