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An OLD CAT. A member of the Cat family, re-
joicing in the uncommon name of " Tom," departed
this life yesterday, in this town. aged 20 years After
cGtechisng several individuals skilled in the natural
history of the cat species, have to the
cuson that Thomas justly entitled to be regard
ed by his feline associates the oldest inhabitant
as cat of venerable antiquity and prolonged expe-
rience-a very Methuselah of Tom CATS the terror
of untold generations of rats-wise in all the tradi
tions of mouse-hunting, and by no means ignorant
of cream-pots. He was buried, with all the honors
of war, in eatacomb expressly provided for his
respectable remains RepuiescAr IN pace. He was
a fashionable animal, and wore extensive whskers
and moustache. He was in nowise related to the
Kilkenny cats, nor to the celebrated animal who wore
boots; but was in every respect sober and respec-
table cat. Although not story teller, yet, like
hamlets father, he could tale unfold, and very
considerable tail at that.
Tom belongedto Major Peden of this place, and
was quite pet with the whole family. All the re-
manning cats in the neighborhood have dipped their
talls IN mud which is understood to be the fashiona
BILE style ofmourning among cats in "good society
VA Journal
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THE NoRTHcARoIINA STANDARD: sATqRDAY,= sEPTE
81 For the Standard.

81 For the Standard.
NORTH CAROLINA coPPER MINE.
Frequent applications are made BUS as to the
condition Of the. Feptresss Mine. To answer these
inquiries, We pubhsi from letters received
to wit: HI&s5SS
From James s1oas,4 adss6
"GREENsBoRo', July IS, 1854 Yesterday visit
ed the Nine and found all things working smooth
ly, and from the hastY examination gave the Mine,
l see nothing 20 discourage, but on the contrary
much to encourage do greatly desire to see
Committee appointed by the Stockholders visit the
property, and put stop to the ruinous sales made
by most share holders"
Signed. JAMES SLOAN. q
From the Same, dated
t'AuGusr 5, 1854 Yesterday was pay day at the
North Carolina Mine. IAN things went off smoothly
and satisfactorily. l greatly elated at the pros
pects-the vein west is four feet with twelve inches
of pure Copper ore pieces of half ton not unusual
to be seen, thrown out at blast the vein lncreas-
ing at every stroke of the pick"
Signed. JAMES SLOAN.
From the Same, dated
GREENsBoRo,, Aug. 81, 1854. The North Caro-
lima Copper, 1 am informed by Mr. Wilder, is look
ing fine.' Signed. JAMES SLOAN. s.
From E. B. Wilder, Esq, Superintendent.
GREENSBORO, Aug Z, 1c54. I am happy to in
form you that our mine is looking better than Aaoe
seen for the last sirteen months The portion that
has improved within the last four days is our ives
tern line, twenty-five fathoms level. The vein is
good four feet wide of ore and foot of it in width
is solid the other three feet is most excellent work
for crusher
Our ten fathom level west towards the shaft by
the frame house, known as the "Smith shaft has
not improved much l anticipated when you
were here but the indications are good, as could
wish to apart from the ITSELF from TWEEN
ty-five fathom level. We now as it is take out
more ore in one day than we could three weeks
since in four days.
Signed. E. B. WILDER, Sup't.
We are permitted to take the following extract
from letter to James F. Jordan, Esq, from friend,
dated
"GUnFoRD Co., Aug. 81. The Fentress or North
Carolina Mine, will astonsh Wal-street at no dis
day. Its prospects certainly very attering"
A. B. & N. L. STITH. .
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BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Public, No. 80.
AN ACT for the construction of certain military roads
wells in the Territory of New Mexico.
Be enacted by tho Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of Ape,ica in Congress 0ssenaCte That
the following of money be- and hereby appropri-
ated for the construction and repair of the roads
Territory of New Mexico:
From Taos to Santa Fee the of twenty thousand dol
lars From Santa Fe to Dona Ana the of twelve thou
sinking of wells required by the necessities II said
The SAID of be expended under the control
and direction of the Secretary of War.
Approved Nth July, 1854.
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VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD The business
of this road is increasing. The Arlington Democrat
states that the first six months of this year the re-
ceipts are about $4,000 against $40 600 during the
per cent, on the finished portion Of the road this
wear
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Public No Az

AN ACT for the of the civil officers employed
the Territory Of New Mexico while under military govern
ment.
Be enacted by tile Senate and House Of RepresenatiUes
tile United States Of dmerica ia Congress aSsS6 That
the Secretary of War be- and he is hereby authorized
any money IN the treasury not otherwise appropriated
pay to the civil officers employed in the Territory of New
Mexico while the same under military government the
salaries due and payable to them from the wentysecond
of September eighteen hundred and forty six, until the
third of March, eighteen hundred and yone, according
to the rate of prescribed by the organic law
by General Stephen W. Kearney for the gov
of said Territory of New Mexico deducting
from such have already been paid them from the
treasury of said Territory Proyed That under the pro-
visions of this act compensation shall be made to any
officer of the of the United States for dscharging
the duties Of civil office in the Territory of New Mex
leo. -
Approved 18th July, 1854.
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DROUGHT AT Hagerstown potatoes are selling at
50 per bushel, and many of the citizens are even
compelled to buy water in consequence of the
drought
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DOLLS! ROLLS THE SUBSCRIBER W0 CMr II
Ia inform his former patrons and the people
his vicinity that he has his Wool Machinery IN o
repair the manufacture of Wooden Rolls. He VIII
furnish Rolls at his machnry, at Mr.. l. BecK"i'N
Raleigh, on very accommodating terms; p holland
Raleigh, August rs, 1859
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u. sCHLoss, &BRO.

Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Clothing, ~''
RALEIGH, N C. tn
Call at LouGEE's New Brick Building, next door !"
Col. Hutchings' Sadlery Establishment.
1srms-Cash, credit, if settled every six months o
vi5a.ia;,s 49, 90 a,os1 65-tf
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Approved 18th July, 1854.
Public, No. "a.
ACT nroyde for the of militia

AN ACI 70 ProVde Tor the OF the military
road from Myrtle Greek to Scottsburgh, in Oregon.
Be it enacted 6y the Senate Dpd House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of A'erica Congress assembled That
the of twenty thousand dollars be, and the
hereby appropriated out of any money the treasury
otherwise for the extension and completion
of the military road from Myrtle Creek in Umpqua valley
to cosburgh in the Territory of Oregon; the said road
to be under the direction of the Secretary
War. so
Approved 18th July, 1854.
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The Roman Catholic Church at Raritan, Somerset
County, was set on fire and consumed on Wednes-
day of last week. The citizens of the place have
raised liberal subscription to be offered as reward
for the discovery of the incendisry
Neaoag,k Adpertiser. Goth
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Approved 18th July, 1854.
Public, No. 35.]

AN ACT to provide for the construction of amtary road
in the Territory of Utah. .sf
Be 1t enacted by tile Senate md House Of Representatives.
of tile United States Of Aeera Congress assembled That
there be- and hereby appropriated the sum of
thousand dollars out OF in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated to be expended under the direction
of the Secretary of War; in the construction of military
road within the Territories of Utah and New Mexico,
meneng at Great Salt Lake City, and running by the way
of Provo City Fillmore City, Parovan and Cedar City,
the eastern boundary of California in the direction of the
Cajon Pass. .
Approved 18th July 1854 k3srs ~
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IPnhha No aS L

AN ACT to authorize the President of tbs United States
to cause to be surveyed the tract land the Territory
of Minnesota belonging to the hafbreeds mixed boods
of the Dacota Sioux nation of Indians and for other
purposes.
BE It enacted By the Senate and of Representatives
Of the United States AneericG Congress assembled That
the President be- and he is hereby to exchange
nation of Indians entitled to on interest there
in for the tract Of land lying the west side of Lake Pc
pin and the Mississippi river in the Territory OF Minneso
t set apart and granted their and
it, By the ninth article treaty of Prairie du Chen Of
the fifteenth day OF July thousand eight hundred and
thirty and for that purpose he is hereby authorized
cause to to said PERSONS the execution by
them or by the legal representatives. of snch be
nor of fuli and complete relinquishent by them the
United States of all their right title and interest," accord
ing to such fern shall be prescribed by the
e Of the General Land Office in and to said tract of land
land to which each Individual would be entitled in case of
division Of the said grant pro among
the elamants-which said certificates scrip be loca
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Public No. 3o1

Public No. 391
AN ACT to refund to the Territory the expenses
ties.
Be 1t enacted 6 the Senate and House of Representatives
the Secretary of War be- hereby authorized
directed to examine into and ascertain the of
of Indian hoses within Territory during years
eighteen hundred and fifty and eighteen hundred and fifty
and that the amount of such expenses when
famed pc pao INTO the treasury OF said Territory: Pro
0Aed, That the paid shall not exceed in
twenty thousand nine hundred and forty dollars and sixty
fvecents which hereby any
money in the treasury not therwse appropriated.
Approved 18th July, 1854. -szs--e - --s Is.
AN ACT to authorize the Secretary of War to settle and
ad Just the expenses of the Rogue River Indian
BE Il enacted S the Senate and House Of Representatives
the Secretary of War be- and he hereby authorized
directed to adjust and SETTLE just and equitable pnc
Piles, all claims for rendered with
the Rogue River Indians in Oregon-known the Rogue
River waraecorng to the musterrolls of the same; also
for subsistence forage medical stores and expenditures
nshed fer the prosecution of said and that such
adjustment be paid out of any the treasury not
otherwise appropriated ~ ~
Approved 18th July, 1854. @E
-. Public, No. 12.1
JOINT RESOLUTION explanatory of the second section
of resolution establish certain post routes APP
proved July twelve one thousand eight hundred and ff
ty two. /
United States Of Anneicd Cngress assensAtd That the
second section of establish certain
approved July twelve thousand eight hun
dred and ffytwo be construed authorize the Post
persons carrying the mail from Valonia Springs by the
by way of CoventryyilIe to South cambridge the
State of New York. the time the mail directed to
be carried on said to the time the rst
went into operation thereon exclusive of what has been
paid under said resolution, and at the same rate.
Approved 18th July, 1854. ]
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NAVY DEPARrsKS,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing Aug 24th A.
~ for Beet and Proposals TOR Pork" as Tho uposas
be- will be received at this Office until O'Clock m
urday the 30th day of September next for urntO Sat
delivering fres of all cost and risk the United ~
the following naYY-yards: Ntale,
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MEDICINAL.


-.g,. .r,,,I.pEglA MEDICAL HoUSE-EstabIished Is
resrs so1 by DR. KINKELiNs The Oldest surest and
haad all forms Of secret diseases OF the ska aud
,itsrv habits youth, is DR. KlNkELIN, n. w. corner
of Third md Union streets between Spruce and Pine
and half squares from the Exchange, Philadelphia.
rake Particular Notice.-fhere is a habit which
boys teach each other at the academy college, habit in
duged when by themselves in solitude growing with
the boy manhood and which, if abandoned in due
time only begets serious obstacles matrimonial hap
pness but gives rise to series prutracted nsdous and
devastating affections. Few of those who indulge in this
perncous practice OF the consequences until they
hnd the nervous system shattered feel strange and unae
countabe feelings vague fears in the mind The indvldua
becomes feeble he unable to labor with accustomed vig
orr apply his mind to study tardy and weak
he is dull and rresolue the cOuntenance IS downcast the
eyes without natural lustre shameacedness is apparent
These syeDb0nS Whicb should aUaken the attention Of
ttos6si0iIarty afflicted. 49,
victim be conscious of the of his decay and
having renquished the odi8us practice, he suffers under
those terrible nocturnal emissions wch wekenan shame
him, producing mental and physical prosration. II he
emancpate himself before the practice has done its worst
and enter matrimony, his marriage is nnruul and his
senses tell him that this is caused by his early foies
Too many think they will hug the secret to their own
hearts, and themselves. Al how eften is this fatal
denson, and how many promising YOUTH who might have
been ornament society, has faded from the earth
Young Men Let no false modesty deter you from
making your case known who from education and
speciabity alone beend lie who places himself
under DR. KINKELIN' treatment may religOusy conhde
his honor gentleman and in whose bosom will be for
locked the secret Of the patient.
Country Misunderstanding It inconvenent to make
personal application, can by stating herease explicitly, to
gether with all their symptoms per letter post paid have
forwarded to them chest containing Dr. KS medicines
appropriated accordingly, and be cured at home.
Structures of the ureIha, weakness and constitutional de-
by, promptly cured, and full vgor restored All letters
post pad ----
remittance of 25 cents in letter post paid adj
dressed to Dr. Kinkein PHILADELPHIA will his book
on the Secret Infrnities of YOUTH sepH-wly
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EWING BROS, Ag M.
W. +. GRAY, Agent.
STRONG HOP T.

FOR ALL RHEUMATIC PATIENTS.
VNTITHOUT the least shadow of doubt the Chinese
wv Rheumatic AniidOte, IS the only reliable RENE
dy before the public for the immediate and permanent
lief of long standing cases OF
Chronic Rheumatism,
severe excrueatng Neuralgia Palms. Hip disease Cont
all and distorted Limbs, Paralysis wasting and
decay the muscles sweed and enlarged JOINTS painful
swelings, Rheumatism, Tic DoloreuN, Cramps and
Spasms, &c, &C. This medicine is truly the
King of Rheumatism,
and from the rapid sale and unprecedented satisfaction
which daily given by its astonishing effects cannot be
Severe Neuralgic Pains
are speedily removed by few applications of this won
deFu combination The old and young need have no fear
of perfect restoration.
Dead Palsy
completely cured in Incredible snort time by the
Of this application No need doubt it, fer
ed satisfaction.
Contracted and Stiff Joints
perfectly relaxed and restored their natural life and
Persons in High Life
who, prejudice, other causes unwilling
sort TO medicine which is brought 10 notice by berg ad-
permting themselves suffer and writhe under
agonising eNcruciang Pains of rheumatism aud Neu
ralga, would feel justly proud after rubbing their limbs and
Joints with one bottle of this External Remedy.
Loss of Muscular Power,
wasting and decay of the muscles, numbness weak back
all speedily cured by the use of this medi-
We respectfully inv citizens ofNashve and yicin-
iy who affected with any form OF Rheumasm other
diseases above enumeated call agent and procure
pamphlet and bottle of our medicine and we confidently
promise you satisfaction
A. AS.YoUAT'T & CO. Proprietors, Maiden Lane, N Y,
10 whom all orders should be addressed
For sale In Nashville by J. p. DROMGOOIE & co.
Sole Wholesale and Retail gent.
For sale in Franklin, by f. $. WolpRlDGE,
- Mnrfreesbor0' by J. w. NELSON,
" Fayetteville, MeELROl MCKINNEY,
" - Paducah, KY, by SINGLETON q SON,
McMinnville, by J. b. STONE.
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MEDICINE.
DIR. DeBoSO's RIVER CHOLERA REM
EDY

uHiversal and instantaneous Remedy for an the proiear
iorms OF summer Complaints which any
By eating uaripe fruits and ndigestibe food change
hais and water exposures teethag in children, &C. sc
,.-s.ss ASFRINGENTS
Which usually given for these as Kipo
Gal caseciu, oPiAies Tonics, Ansras &e. check the
sscretofs as we'll as the unhealthy which fact all
, are Or 10 obtain compound which would peFma-
DIARRHaA ANo FIHx.
ins h Anu Cnoera Mofeas, Cramps, Vomiting and GRIP
see,e,ias iasoslsring at the time with
oe, set administering medicine which woal5 Wv sn5
the n;sura Ihs saa % ss tSgnd mat
corrsgating and partially e BOWLS are also checked
COATS OF THE STOMACH.
And In many instances the effects OF the 4edc,, -,
worse and more deieterious ta disease itself Sy
@o,aea asn mas not sllsR noticed le esy eelored
DIR. DeBoSO's RIVER CHOLERA REMEDY.
objections can be raised its action permanent and ec
ded leaving aer effects upon lhe system pre-
BLOOD AND VITALFTY
Coursing through The debtaed veinseinyigrztes and
strengthens the alimentary canaarouses the Liver and
stomach 70 lively sense &C their respective datesbrn
ersea TORN the recuperave ihdaenee Of natureexciss
ing vatsry discharges bowesrsvivies and braces
up the unfeebled condition OF She sysem-immsd
s,e rsyivss md strenslens the lowPrited and hyPO
LAST LINGERING RAY OF HOPE
To have ned-smuIaes the whole machine Of through
out the moment akensllsys all nausea uggng your
somseh-relaes and immediately Camps
every pam DOhes
drills away the
DARK CLOUDS OF DESPAIR
Which have clustered roand about those affected
with summer Compainseheeks the Proiuse discharges
and prevents the wild ard terrific screams
A TOOTHLESS. TENDER AURSLGNG,
Acts Ike charm the curly, rosy t,aaRtgves buoyancy
lie and vvaeiy the aged parentS-and health
happiness and long life all along Valley ofSu
Iner Complaints We have said in favor Of our
wonderful madeleine and will If you any your
iamy are Affected with disease for which
ded buy one bottle and it, if does give YOU
complete satisfaction, cal On agent and the
MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED
After you have used the whole bottle Of Medicine
II this is not fair and honest dealing, what
Is Composed wholly Of vegetable matter partly ofthe
approved
BOTANIC MEDICINES,
selected with great their purity and prepared
eordng to the approx ed pa It achieve
the object in viz ThaTOf being speedy and
efeetual remedy for all forms Of
- In BOWEL. COMPLAINTS
Now before the public.
Two doses viii cure ordinary narrha drops
will check the Bowel Com plant Of chidEeH.
The price of the Medicine is low within the
reneh of all One bottle warranted give satisfaction
orders from the country, addressed Druggists
in Nashville, will receive prompt attention, and is also for
sale atths Family Medicine Store, No. Public square, BY
my2I-u >. =. DROMGOOLE & co.
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SUNDRIES.
SOUTHERN
Com mercial College.
5 5 FITTING FTs71TUrE.


WRIPING FNSTTTUPE.
fTsHE frs term II this College viii com.
a menee ON. MONDAY, Fehs 10. in the <<z s.-.
large and spacious room in Cooper's block, ~ M<a
Cherry street, five doors above Deaderck.
The course of instruction this Institution will embrace
Book Keeping Commercial Law, Commercial Arithmetic
and Pennanship. TH
Nopupi will receive diploma until be isth0roughly
qualified TO discharge the duties Of the accountant.
Students will be instructed in all the modern improved
forms adopted by the best regulated houses the country
among oteis which spenses with the the Jour
nal greatly essening the amount 1f labor and liability to
err and another which renders The Of the Cash book
and Journal supeTaOuS. aud enables the bo0kkeeper
post bis personal daily and his merchandise and
cash as Ofen may suit his convenience.
THIS latter form Is more particularly designed for heuse
OF retail establishments. --se-.--s
They will be taught simple process by which the mer-
chant at I'll times ascertain the of his loss or
GAIN together with the quantity of goods hand without
resorting to the tedious process Of taking inventory.
Ihls institution will be permanent, and has been estab
hshed to meet the already important and growing COM
mercia interests Of the city of Nashville aud State Of Ten
nessee andit designed to place tupon basis Inferior
The importance to every business man, d knowledge
minds ~ ~
To the man Of wealth. it is important TO enable him to
manage his affairs scientifically, and without pecuniay loss
and the LAWYER often called upon the dseha-ge OF
nis professional duties, to unrave the intricate
counts butte the young man who depends upon his
resources for livelihood il is invaluable 1t gives him
position which nothing else can.
service.
In connection with this establishment ia snareut for
the benefit of those who wish take lessons in writing on
ly where elegant hand writing will be impaired 10 all
who place themselves under the of the preceptor
Pupils entering this institution limited to any
number of lessons but for specified price NAV continue
any branch they pursue until they perfected reaninV
the privilege of reviewing their lessons any subsequent
period, free OF charge.
febII-1V
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TO FHE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

. EYA OURS GALYANIC ABDOMINAL
~ SUPPORT E K remedial Agent or a
method of applying old most popular one l.
presented TO the Profession, and through ID
afflicted, with diseases requiring The application CAL
VANISH such as Amenorhea Cbi0rosis; DysmenOrehea;
ProlaPsus Ueri; Leuehorhea; Hystera; Lumbag Orpan
in the back Dyspepsia dependant atony the
weakness from of the muscular
tenn, and all kindred adectious Physicians il
enough to Ihis instrument that
tie GalyaDie current is made 10 pass through organ
rOusing and snulaiing healthy action assisting
best authors Of the day, Medical Journals,
Nashville and other cities using the nstrumen
scientifically constructed Abdominal
Invented which will be apparent any scientific
mechanical support be dispensed with may be Bdi-
Gated BY each Physicians hail tas potent
batting OF the mostroubesome which
ten tax their patience aud skill.
SeymOuT's 0bstetrical Supporter,
This Is used brace and Ladies' in that most try
would thinE Of dispensing with they knew one hall
its advantages u places under the control patient
the aid she requires. No aceOueher his
riea practice who does not it, when Its efficacy
made known TO the public.
szYMoUR's PLACENTA FoRCEPs. This instrument
M D's in Nashville and other places using All or
ders addressedtO +. D. PAYNE.
care Of Berry & DemoviIle, Nashville, Tenn,
from the States OF Missouri Kentucky, Tennessee,
6smH, Georgia. Florida Mississippi, Louisiana, exas
Arkansas for either of the above will with
promptatentOn.
They can also be had at the following houses:
j. e. BROWNS, II. G. SC0YEL'S W. F. GRAY5S j.
M.ZlMMERMAN'S, q. W. HENDERSHOrS Mrs r. A
co. Is, No. 6S North Market ST. and c. A B0BNSON&
Co ShebyTlle
mars 54-6m