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War Sympathy Meeting In Montreal

meeting was held in Montreal on the sth instant to
express sympathy with the two great Powers OF Europe
~ho are now battling against Russia. number Of loyal
speeches we're made by the dignares OF the city and
she following resolutions were adopted -
n Resolved, That at this momentous period when the
peace OF Europe has been broken and the British dom
MONS exposed to the risks Of becomes the duty
fbe cityens OF Montreal TO express to her Majesty the
Of their cordial and united support in the con-
3est in which the British and French nations have been
compelled to participate against the aggression OF des
poto ambition and ntolerant power
Resolved, That duly approaching the enjoyment ~
tranquility and the blessings OF material and abundant
prosperity which pervsde this Province Of her Msstys
dominous the citizens OF Montreal cannot withhold their
expression Of their warmes sympathy for those Of their
'ow subjecte who msy be personally engaged in this
"fortsnt and unproyolei contest.
solved, That while We hunby invoke the Almighty
Ct tho Universe 70 avert from this Province the
t1.'ies OF war. AM 10 restore peace to Europe
= : times b. really boldly TO repel foreign and I'M
- aggression upon this portion OF her Msjesty's
ta..n., add with utmost power maintain the
ftaaty.vh'sh now reigns throughout this Pro.
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We understand that the company, in the first working
year of its existence sending coal to market per
annum than was mined by the Delaware and Hudson
Company in any year until after 1s47, period Of more
than fifteen years after the completion of its works 1t
took the Lehgh district quarter of century to pro-
duce 800 600 tons and the whole SGhuylk region
ten years in producing $4,000 tons per annum. The
increase of demand for Cumberland Is without parallel
Thus far this week the receipts of coal have averaged
$50 tons per day.
The Secretary of the Common wealth of Massachusetts,
has furnished the following Statement. of dividends paid
by certain banks ont Of the city of Boston in each of the
past three years and the average dividend for the past
five years
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Total. 81, 79s OH
This shows an increase both in the amount Of mer-
chanse and specie exported compared with the pre-
vioas week We do not by the above statement that
there has been important deviation from the regular
Of trade in consequence Of the declaration Of
between France, England, and Russia. 1t has given
vity to the shipment of articles required for fitting and
fitting vessels but in other way has there the
slightest change The expectation Of specie from this
port last week exceeded in value that Of by
several hundred thousand dollars
The dry goods traffic lacks both activity and frmness
Though country dealers are operating with more free
dom, their movements not extensive usual at
this time ofthe year. in any respect equal to what
factors led to anticipate from the backwardness of
the business in the early portion of the present
On this account, the market here is duh and heavy
there being other demand of any eonsequ to alb
sorb the supplies Of goods which generally of an
ndiereu character to sustain prices which steadily
favor purchasers. Domestic cotons and few choice
styles Of imported fabric attracting the most notice
American woolsns remain quiet and languid.
Brown sheetngs and shirtings in moderate supply
and demand at steady figures Bleachsd sheetings and
shrtipgs display less animation, and generally,
though slowly depreciating DENNIS in pretty fair
request chiefly At l0c this being the current rate for
Columbia, Eagle Jewett City, Otis, Oxford, and Thorn
dixie. Amoskeag and Hamilton quoted at &c., York
at l24c and Nelrose at c, but these kinds sell only
in a small way. Drills freely purchased at TIc Sc.
for brown e4s for bleashsd and 9ks sSs for blues,
per yard Duck 10 in brisk demand and very arm, the
stock being rather meagrs Gnghams are not active,
at IKE for Glasgow and lancaster and lie. 11s for
Manchester per yard Lawns inquired for this
week than last and they command full previous prices.
Csnsburgs in larger Stock but eagerly sought after
and unchanged in value Printing cloths sale
able and rm though not essentially dearer Prints
sparnsy dealt in at old quotations The poorer kinds
Of STRIP in moderate request at 9Is for Ida and
Jewett City, esc for Portland, and 6Ac &C. for Tay-
lor Ticks retail at former hgures
We append comparative statement 81 the shipments
hence OF cotton goods during Ave nnorihs date Of "a
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Total. ...,..... lo 4os 1914 e,so4

Woollen productions exhibit essentially novel fea-
ture, being still quite dull and the decline Nothing
be noticed in blankets Cassmeres are in but
slack request at langud prices Manufacturers are now
employed upon fall work. Cloths are extremely quiet
and heavy, there being indspositon upon the
part Of buyers TO operate except at greatly reduced
quotations, which factors reluctant TO accept
at present though It 10 quite probable thsy
will have TO submit TO them in the end. Doeskins,
aanxels and jeans continue represented i'm last
Iindseys slowly bought at old figures bat would
find pretty free purchasers at slight concessions In
prices to which, however refuse TO agree Nous
lin DO LANES moderately active and steady in vsy q
the light supply here sstinets toleraby brisk Mt
unchanged rates Tweeds sell slowly at the recently 10.
duced prices
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Foreign Markets.

KrGs1oF, ia, April 26-ws have still to report great
Of supplies Dealers be induced spscu-
late, though in instances prices have declined to
trfing extent and in others holders willing to sub
nit to st lower terms In the produce maket there 10
also considerable inactivity Sugar is in large supply,
and conssqsncs Of the continued scarcity Of tonnage
whilst Of coffee the very limited quantity hand pre-
cludes transactions of moment PmentO is not procur
able. great deal Of rain has fallen in most of the ag
rieultural districts.
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renee three per cent 1852 60 in 1862, the Dedham
Bank, four per cent $1,000. We believe as a general
thing country banks profitable than those To-
Gated in cities They make fewer bad debts and their
current expenses in the way of rent salaries &c. are
much less.
The Board Of Currency Of Louisiana, have made the
annexed exhibit of the movements Of the banks of New
Orleans for the month Of April, 1854 -
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EXPRESS AGENCIES.

EoRTI0N ExPREss.-EDwARDS SANFORD 4 co.
respectfully announce that they prepared to for
ward express Packages from New York Liverpool Lon
and al parts o. England ireland and Scctand twice
week TO Havre Parip Bremen HAMBURG Frankfort and
all parts Of European continent once q week; TO Mel
bourne Pert Philip sydney and si parts Of australia
hence or from ENGLAND those Places and 20
Hong Kong, shanghae, Calcutta, MsdrAs, Bombay and
WEEKS Q6aes, % Broadway.
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Amount OF dividends. $3.50, 100 es7 ,o7o 725. sss

Amount OF dividends. $3.50, 40 es7 o7o 7as, $50
The following banks made extra dividends, mot in.
cuded in the table, during the Ave years In 1sas
the Central Bank Of Worcester, nine per cent amount
ing to $4,000 Chicopee Bank of sprn ned six per cent,
$1,000 Dedham Bank, four per cent 50 ooo Brighton
Bank Eve per cent 80 900; birmingham Bank Ave per
cent, $500; in 1912 the Peoples Bank OF Roxbury
s1per cent $4,000 in 1850 the Bay State Bank Of Law
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONEY MARKET.

WEDNESDAY, May 10-6P M.
We have nothing to report in the stock market.
There was a slight improvement at the nrst board in
of the leading fances, but there life spirit
among operators and have idea that any advance
can for the present be sustained Illinois Central bonds
went up Z per cent; Harlem, u, Erie Railroad, u;
Reading Railroad a New Haven Railroad, y Michigan
Southern Railroad III New York Central bonds declined
per cent; Crystal Palace, 12 Parker Vein, " Indiana
Construction Railroad, Il. The transactions were
limited, but usual operations time comprised the
bulk of business The decline in New York Central bonds
today was not to those who had carefully in
vestigated the companys finances and further depre
citation is looked for An issue of five millions of dollars
in bonds will be than the market stand at
present prices. There is disposition the part Of
capitalists to engage in any enterprise, to in
volye themselves in any Of those which have for
some time past been in the market and it
is this apathy the part OF those
who have heretofore been most prominent in all
speculative movements, that has produced such
dull and depressed of things at the Stock Exchange
and in the street generally It is folly to look for good
from Europe by any due nearly due.
While the is going on, cannot expect anything
relative to financial commercial operations in Europe
Of favorable character than that which has
Gently to hand In the event of Sir Charles Napier
meeting with any decided success in the Baltic, there
may be some improvement in the stock market both
sides of the Atlantic; but under these circum-
stances doubt If ii would be otherwise than tenn
porary II is impression that the market value of
stocks will not vary much either way for some time.
There is not much probability of any improvement and
do not how prices for the bulk of stocks be
much more depressed heavy, dull steady market
will, without doubt rule for time, aud those who
fortunate enough to hold dividend paying securities
must be content and patiently wait the of events
while those who hold unproductive stocks must make
the best of their position and pray for that good time
which has been SO long coming
After the adjournment of the board the following
stocks were sold al auction
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The Register of the Treasury has furnished the annexed
statement showing the date of the act of Congress
horzng the issue of the several banks of the United
States the Texan indemnity when redeem able the rate
OF interest the redeemed from the 4th Of March,
1885, to the 9Th of May, 1854 inclusive the premium
paid the amount outstanding the amount purchased of
the debt oftne corporate cities of the District of Colum
bia, the premium paid, the amount outstanding, the
treasury notes outstanding and the interest due and
pail upon the old funded and unfunded debt
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iotAh lc,olo,ils
Upwards of twentyone million of dollars have been
paid in principal and premium the public debt of the
Emitted States since the 4h of March, 1854 period of
little than year More than onequarter of the
entire indebtedness of the federal government has been
lquidated within the past twelve months in advance of
its maturing ten and fifteen years The surplus
in the Treasury is equal to than onshalf Of
the outstanding indebtedness.
The annexed statement exhibits the quantity of certain
articles exported from this port during the week ending
and including Saturday May g. 1854 distinguishing the
destr alton and extent of shipments each place
COMMERCE. OF TIE PoRr OF New YoRE-wEEgIY EXPORTS.
LONDON. Guam. Value.
Elnur hhls
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sAsKs OF NEW ORLEANS, APRIL, 1854.
otal 81 1852 esI 27eo so2 1878, 1856 22o2i, 1as


Total. SS366ZS Ho5I,55 5S72644 4,05l,oW IS nolo4
As compared with the report Of the previous month,
this shows decrease in specie Of 81 429 1885, in loans of
$685., 400, in circulation of 500 900, in deposits of
$40 37l and in other cash liabilities of ss68 4eo. On the
other hand there is increase in exchange of 1886 1885,
and other cash assets of $237, 900.
The Bank of Virginia and branches have furnished the
following statement of their condition the 1st day Of
April, 1854, compared with that for April, 1883
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OF the outstanding debt there is estimated doubtful
SIS o. OF the notes and checks OF other incorporated
banks hand there payable in the State,
5000 152 90 out of the State, S66978 5l-total,
$500 l29 so.
Amount Of exchange furnished by the bank and
branches in checks other banks for the quarter end
Ing April l. 1854, 81, 413 H. Amount that has
crued for premiums thereon, ,34S 81.
Notes in circuation-Ones and twos SIC, 524; fves,
s3l7 $50 So tens 5000 37o 6fteens 49, 4lO twenties
s7l979O ffties sag, l0O hundreds s339, 500; post
notes, 81 Gao S3-toa So $50 800 49, Deduct cut notes
and notes hand of bank and branches 1922 1885, Total
circulation, 81, 15S, 10 SO.
The operations of the Treasury Department
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INSURANCE..

4 STAR FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO. 81
"A Chatham street, corner Of Duane AT an election
held on 18th inst the following named gentlemen were
duly elected directors for the ensuing year, via
"a =. Pf~kney. Jos G. Appiehy, Benz. Merriman.
John A Hunting, WIN. Arthur, John b. Moreau.
ETss a Drake Fran w. Ogsbury, Abram Duryee,
Peter ID Collins, Elisha Brooks, Nash Moteman,
psnieI r. Willcts. John Leverage, VIM. A. Brown,
Elijah Houghton, John ID. Dunham, Thos Williams Jrs
a. L. Conklin, Ebenea Brow, Geo. II. Franklin.
Peter II. Titus, Geo. II. Whitheld BENZ. w. ClApp,
Andrew Brady, Egbert scudder, VIM Close,
WIN Everdelf, Jas r. Frceborn, Stephen Pell.
And 81 subsequent meeting Of the directors William r.
Pinknsy ESQ unanimously elected Prcs lent Of the
Company for the nsnt ysay RoBT HART, Secretary.
New York, April l3 1854.
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We daily reports of coal despatched from tho
mines Of the Cumberland Coal and Iron Company, for
he week ending and including Saturday, May e.
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ITO THE OWNERS AND AGENTS OF THE STEAM
tugs in the city Of New YoIk-At preliminary meet
vas agreed upon BY those present to hold meeting At
18th inst o'clock for the purpose of increasing
price Of towing vessels in and scout the hArbor New
York and being necessary to do
q the high and rapidly prices Of fuel and
tendance of all and agents Of stsamtugs especially
requested.
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lDVERTEEMENfS RENEWED EVERY DAY
MUSICAL.

A RARE BARGAIN.-A HANDSOME ROSEWOOD
"a piano octave used only short time, sxsesnt tone
70 be sold cheap the being obliged TO to Europe
TO be freH o'clock A. n. TO p H., 1t 81 Crosby
street. between Prince and Spring streets
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MILLINERY AND DREss,IAKIN0.

GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PkICE OF MILLINERY
" gooos ribbons bonnet silks Artificial flowers drss
trimmings, ~. m. LICHTENSTEIS, No. 90 BowsTy.
has received direct from the Manufacturers In France
and gland bis uus importation Of ths above goods
bracing everything and desirable the
season Also superior Assortment Of ribbons
the late fashion Of trimming ladies' dresses and tas
houncing, bows The in the wholesale ware
rom adjoining the retail store 10 unequaed In this city
for variety and ehsapness-
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FTo ELISHA KINGSLAND, ASSISTANT ENGINEER,
Jefferson Engine Co. No o. Hook and Ladder Co. No.
To- John T. Harding exempt fireman. and others-The
dersigned would return their thanks
ness and the great eaertions which they made e
save property from the destruction
hre in Chrysts street on Tuesday 9th inst Likewise to
nose Masonic brethren OF St. Johns Grand Lodge jurs
dicton who 50 manfully forward assistance
surrounded the premises and rendered such ssoual AID
thus illustrating the disposition which ever govern
the good and true Of the mystic and showing TO the
adversely.
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PARE CHANCE FOR CAPITALISTS.

THE SUBSCRIBER wishing change his business offers his
place SALE containing 1872 Acres Of Land at Cypress
Creek, Baden County, one mile from South River, and
twelve miles from Cape Fear There on the place good
Store house; large and convenient Warehouse; good
Dwelling and all necessary out houses good c2O Bbls
capacity recently the most approved pan all
fixtures and good sheds sa in order for running The Rosn
and Spirits be got off at little expense less than
to worth goods sold to good paying cust0-
me and quantity of Turpsntins bought at reasonable
which cleared and in fine state of cultivation The place
Mules harness and Road Wagons twohorse Wagon nearly
new sxes and set elliptic springs made express
for hauling goods spirits turpentne AIso present
stock of Goods embracing nearly every variety Of
goods would like to sell all together and give SaTgaln
Business would do well give call If the Goods are
not dsnosed of before the stock hand will be sold at pub
lie sale on the 10th of October
Any information will be given by addressing at Cypress
Greek Post Office, Baden Co., N. o. -
ON Wv w. J PARKER.
s All persons indebted to the subscriber wl make
ment the earliest convenience the business must be
closed up Longer indulgence will not be given on back stand
ing notes and accounts .oxe
l. 1854 Ou'Cl
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Schools.
RICHLAND ACADEMY.
June l4th, 1854

THE next session of this Institution will open Mon
day, the 18th of September. Thorough instructions
will be given to Students in all the branches necessary for
the business pursuits of e prepare them for College,
at the following rates of tuition:
For the common branches of English comprising Or
biography. Reading Writing and Arithmetic, per
r, Session of FIVE months, .., Sc 90
the branches of Mathematics, also Natural and
Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, Rhetoric and Logic, IL 90
For Latin and Greek, Classical Literature, Mythoo
BOARDING. be obtained in good families ard convent
ent to the School, at 81 per month.
l.. G. WOODWARD, Principal.
Sentember 1st 1854 52-3t
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Feb. Is 1854.


WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE YARD.
THE subscriber having accepted the agency of several
large establishments at the North, which will furnish
him with unlimited supply of finished unfinished for
cign domestic MARBLE of all qualities prepared to
alI orders for M MONUMENTS AND TOMB-STONES-and
every other article in the line of the business ut reasonable
rates.
SCULPTURING, LETTERING, or CARVING, execu-
ted as well as can be doLe either North or South.
The best of reference can be given if required.
March 10 1S54-27-tf JAMES MCLARANAN.
ClTUATION WANTED.-A Gentleman who give
the best references to character and capabity is de-
sirous of obtaining situation in Wholesale Grocery,
Overseer plantation supentend hands in any
way. Apply to l.. NJ. Williams at THIS OFFICE.
May 10, 1S54-209-dlw wifi.
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EAGLE FOUNDRY

RICHMUND, VIRGINIA.
THE Subscriber is manufacturing Portable and sta
l. tionary Steam ENGINES and SAW MILLS of any
qured power Of the best materials and workmanship and
warranted to equal, in performance, any manufactured in
this country and upon tho most favorable terms From
those engaged in lumber getting he would ask call and
animation of his Engines assuring them they shall be fully
equal to what represented and regard being had to
a and workmanship and plan of construction inferior to
He also continues to manufacture his improved Tobacco
Flattening Presses Mills, sc.
Mill Machinery and other Castings furnished and fitted
up in the best style.
Reference Mr.. JOHN CLARK Wilmington at Messrs p,
h. Dickinson s. Co.
Feb. Is, 1854 -34-6m PHILIP RAHM Proprietor
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rn rRAvE1LERs AND oTHERs.

TE undersigned has completed arrangements where
| by he is enabled to convey PASSENGERS from MARLS-
lille DEPOT, the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail
Road to LONG CREEK, in New Hanover county. rare
81, each way
He also prepared with good Stables and abundance
If Provchder to keep H@RsEs for any length OF time
P1 60 cents per day Those who may leave Horses With
him. may rest assured they will be well cared for. ~
In short time, he hopes to offer some better ENIER-
TANMENT for his friends and Others who favor him
with their CUSTOM than he has heretofore given them
liberal patronage respectfully solicited as the great
est efforts will be used to give satisfaction.
A. D. BORDEAUX.
MARLsVHL.E DEPOT, ~
II mites from Wilmington, 4o-t
August 5, 1853
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rr1HE subscribers take this method of giving general
tice to aperss that they do not intend paying GER
tain note OF hand signed by Blany W ilams principal
smith OF this County for the of fifteen hundred dol
lars dated the oath Of July A. D. 1884 and due with in
terest from date the Is of October lS4which note we
understand is the hands of the said Jacob smith
We also forewan any person from trading toF the
ur FOR doing because the said note is audu-
Ient in ever respect. FREDK. GRADY,
'A' - IMMANUEL KOkNEGAY.
Dupin county. August 9Th, 1854 2S7-f
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BELLS. BELLS, BELLS.

THE Subscribers manufacture and keep hands large
of Bells suitable for Churches Academies Fac
tories Steamers Panation ETC., mounted with their I'm
proved Hangings the most ecientn Their establish
has been in operation Thirty Years. having turned out
nearly 10000 Bells averaging 600 lbs each and its patterns
and perfected together with recent
improvements that its Bells have an unequaed reputation
receved-Jan. I854-the FIRST PREMIUM "a Silver
MedaD of the WORLDS FAIR in New York. over all Bells
from this Country Europe Having large assortment of
in all directions either Road Canal River and
but hours from New York. execute orders with dis
patch Address A. MENEELY'S SONS.
Nav l9, '54 4-37-12m West Troy, Albany Co., N. Y.
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LAURINBURGH HIGH SCHOOL,

RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
THIS large and fourshng Institution is permanently
established under full corps Of well qualified lnstruc-
being we'll supplied with Maps, Geographical and Astrono
mieal; Globes Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus
The Semi Annual Sessions of five months commence on
the second Monday of January and July respectively
Circulars containing full particulars win be furnished by
applying to Rev Jones Smyth, A. M, Prncpa Laurel
Hill P. O., Richmond county, n. G., or to
D. C. MCINTYRE, Secretary
Dec IL, 1858. H-t25-l6-ly
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v. X. PEIRSON,

(.ATE OF WILMINGTON, n. C.,)
VXTOULD most respectfully solicit call from his North
w Carolina friends to the above firm, where one of the
most complete stock of goods may be found practical
Tailor and from long experience enables to judge we'll
the and qualities of goods suited to the best interest Of
the trade firmly pledge myself to all reposing confidence
in my judgment, to be fairly dealt with.
All orders addressed to shall have immediate Dispatch
most cheeruy offer my services any of my friends who
favor with CUSTOM attend any little matter in the
city, free of charge.
Jan. 30, 1854 123-3t-22f
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SIO REWARD.

u UNAWAY from the Subscriber, the 22d inst, SM
n Negro Man named MORGAN He eis about 30 "a
years DID, feet high yellow Completed; has long q
near Greenve NC. Where he has wife at Mr.. James
A Browns, He is supposed to be making his to the
above place We will give areward $O for his conne
ment in any Jail SO get him. the for his
delivery to TAFT o. BROlHER;
Near Conwayboro S. c. June 22d 1854. 253 If 2tt