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can, .l MHiPPER.-John C. Bohlayer was
va" Jan last night for beating his wife. She
Ia. oIliy beaten, and il is well for him that
10 ~ fhoor' did not see her condition until
ASa 'een arrested by the guards.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

! q 3}.- BERAGE DE LANES. mot -
M have very superior stock Of Berags d..
w LailEs, which We viii off al very low Or.
oss. VERY, TEBBS YERBY,
2; rs - Corner OF 9Th street and Fem. averue.
mar ll--dlm, -, b. q, -,-.-- TO-. - =
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

The LONG BRIDGE. A petition, very
numerously signed is in circulation in Alex.
andria, praying Congress not to remove the
Potomac Bridge from its present site. @.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

CLosED.-The Post Office Department is
closed to-day to allow the employees an opnor.
tunity of attending the funeral of Major Hob.
bic, late Assistant Postmaster GenernI a
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

LIE EArHER.-The weather continues to
g, collier, verifying the old proverb, g As the
Jay 1ehsthens, the cold strengthens" Yes
efday, We recorded the state of the thermom-
e'er az 90 ten degrees below temperate. To-
nay the thermometer at IL NJ, registered 43,
seventeen degrees below temperate, and only
tIeTen degrees above freezing point. This is
cold weather for the end of March
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

Tag LrNEBR TRADE.-It appears that Alex.
andria Is destined to be the entrepot of an ex.
'rnsise foreign lumber trade; a French com
PAny having been formed to carry on a direct
4ale IN lumber with Marseilles, In France,
'nica country will eventually be large con
'unef Of this staple article of commerce.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25

MANIA AForU.-This horrible malady ap-
his % Dc greatly Oh the increase in this city.
Ag TIE past week we have heard Of eight
ysaS s' and last evening saw three. Intempe-
VII brings its own punishment, and they
w.; are Obliged TO witness the agony Of the
see enough to prevent them from be-
0'"4ihs EotarieS Of q Bacchus.', =
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a CRAsH.-Some fifty feet. running, Of the
heayy plaster cornice, in the hall Of the Treas
ny Department, in which the Offices of the
lFeasurer of the U. s. are situated, fell with a
I Srash, this morning. A gentleman who was
i''0lng from one Of the rooms, had barely time
I spring out OF the range of the falling mass.
Ihers was but an inch for him between safety
and a cracked Uranium.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09
COMPLIMENT TO MR.. BRAGG.

The Democratic voters of District No l, North
ampton County, rendered to Mr.. Bragg, the Govern
OF elect soon after the election public dinner at
such time and place in the District as he might de-
signate Mr.. Bragg's engagements were such as to
compel him to decline the dinner. Such compli-
ment, coming from his personal and political friends
of the body of his own County-voters, and not
peliticians-must have been peculiarly grateful to
his feelings 1t shows that he is most cherished and
honored where he is best known.
At the request of friend, one of the voters of
the District publish Mr.. Braggs letter in reply
to the invitation Of the Committee:
JACKSON August 25th, 1864.
To tho Democratic Voters Of District No. l:
GExrLEMEN-I had the honor to receive your kind
favor of the 14th August rendering public
dinner at such time and place as might designate,
should 1 accept the honor 1 should have replied
Immediately, out have been at Halifax Court this
week.
feel highly honored by this mark of respect on
the part of of the best of personal and political
friends, and regret that circumstances compel me to
decline such honor. My Courts now coming
on, and they will leave me spare time, for must
endeavor to settle up my business as well as can
by the end of the year, and shall hardly be able
to DO so. My friends in Halifax this week rendered
similar honor, and was compelled for the rea-
stated to forego it.. But will take the will for
the deed, and always remember with pride this ad-
ditional mark of regard on the part of my County
men,. l remain, very truly yours,
----. THO'S: BRAGG. p
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SENATOR DOUGLAS.

1t appears mistaken in the belief express
ed in our last, that Judge Douglas would speak in
Chicago Friday last without moestation. 1t will
be seen by the Geographic dispatch in another col
umn, that he denied a hearing under circum-
stances of much aggravation. The flags of the YES
sells in the harbor were at half mast and the bells
were tolled at the intimation that he would stand
up and advocate there the great principle of the right
of the people to govern themselves; and when the
imearrived and he endeavored to make himself heard
his voice was drowned by the yes of Abotionists
andenemes to the Union and to the repose and peace
of the country.
1t is Fortunate however, that Judge Douglas es
capped uninured from the hands of these traitors and
assassins His friends in all quarters of the Repub
lie will become still strongly attached to him,
seeing the ndignity he has received at the hands of
traitors for his manly advocacy of the Nebraska and
Kansas bill.
It is not stated whether he will again attempt or
not to obtain hearing at Chicago. These people
may refuse to listen to him but they cannot intim
date him swerve him from his course.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

FAYETTEVILLE AND CENTRE PLANK ROAD Con-
PANY' The annual meeting of the Stockholders of
this Company was held on Thursday last. Hon.
L. Bethune presided and Jno. NJ. Rose acted as
Secretary.
No important business was brought before the
meeting. The President and Directors reported
the Road completed and under toll to Blues Bridge
in Richmond county, and that contract had been
made with Mr. D. A. Boyd to construct the contin-
uation of the to Littles Mills on the border of
Montgomery county, distance of % miles,fo the
sum of $40, $780, and that it was probable that
contract could be made to carry the Rroad to the
Yadkin river at Christians Ferry. The
Board hopes to be able to procure some assistance
from the State to enable them to the river
and reach Albemarle in Stany county, as that por-
ton of country has never received any State aid for
improvements.
The following gentlemen were elected Directors
for the snsuing year, viz Jas. G. Cook, Henry
Lilly, H. L. Myrover, T. S. Lutterloh, p. w Will
kings, and j. H. Roberts, of Fayetteville; Hon L.
Bethune of Cumberland Co; T. Bostick and Isham
A. Dumas of Richmond County.
At subsequent meeting of the Board. j. G.
Cook, Esq, was re elected President and Jno NJ.
Rose Sec'y and Treasurer. Fay. Car.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

WAR UPON WOMAN. The Philadelphia Argus
severely but justly lashes the School Directors for
carrying their sectaran prejudices to the extreme
limit of ostraczing female teachers in the Public
SCHOOLS account oftheir religious opinions Every
American should denounce this fanatica assault on
women. The Argus says: We mistake the sturdy
men of the city of Philadelphia if they do not ad-
minister rebukc to these gallant knights, who wage
women, that they will long remember. As
we'll might Washington have banished women from
his camp when they were tending the sick and woun-
died. because they were Catholics and Quakers, as
the KnowNothings to Danish them from the Public
Schools under the same pretence. If the former
cannot be justified the latter is equally incapable of
defence or excuse in this age of intelligence and
progress The ineffable meanness of this war upon
women and through them upon the Public School
System, is well worthy ofts paternity, the midnight
session of lodge of Know-Nothing fanatics. 1t
left to that party which Claims to be exclusively
american in its feelings and principles to disgrace
our country by the commencement of war upon
women Let them reap all the glories ofsuch con-
test The Democracy have always been the true
friends ofthe School System. 1t was the Democratic
party that struck the statute books Of this State
sections di0idg the School Fund for religious seeta
rian purposes, placed there By the rotes Of Wigs
and Natires, and the party will rally in the
might of truth and redress the fragrant wrong which
has been inflicted upon the School System by the
recent acts of the Know-Nothing Directors in the
different Wards of this School Division"
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~ WINTER CAMPAIGN, 1s54-'55 AT THE CLO-
THING BAZAAR. Having completed the extensive addi-
tons to wholesale department. which have been
contract the have the pleasure
moth Clothing Establishment well filled with largest
assortment of seasonabe and Fashionable Clothing
played at the time in the Old Dominion. The firm
invite especial attention to the quality workmanship
style price clothing believing that in all re-
spects has unrvaled claims upon the attention of the
Wholesale purchaser Especial attention is given at all
times to the selection of Sizes that the purchaser of
small stock will only those sizes which fit the MAORI
close of the season
Our stock comprises every thing properly belonging to
the Ready made Clothing and Genemen's Furnishing
ircss in part follows
French Black Dress and Frock Coats, $ls to s5
English {" d" " sc IA to 20
American and German &C" 4" to Is
Fancy dress and fock coats of every desirable color
Cloth Cashmere, Tweed and Beaver Sacks, half Sacks
dollars.
Over Coats of every suitable style of goods in market
from the lowest to the finest grade
Cloaks, Caedonans Julien and Talma.
PANTsn our large and choice assortment be found
styles to suit all tastes black Cashmere and French Doe
Skin Also FRENCH English and American fancy and solid
coors.
VEsTs-Rich Plush Velvet, Grenedine Florentine and
cy Cloth Black and Fancy Satin, Farmers Satin with
Large assortment of party and wedding vests not surpassed
by any establishment. $50.
Our Furnishing Establishment well supplied with eve
Tyhing pertaining to that branch of the business Gloves
Shirts Collars, black and fancy Cravats Stocks Scar
Drawers Money Belts Dressing Gowns &c. &c. Our prices
will be uniform and low goods of the quality
be purchased in the Northern cities.
To the cash and prompt paying purchaser solicit call
to examine stock before making their purchases.
A S. SHAFER & CO.
Clothing Bazaar, cor. Syc. and Dack ST.
Petersburg, September 5, 1854. So
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wish, and easily neutralize the locofoco ma
jority in the next Legislature Register.
The Register submits with very bad grace to the
late Democratic victory His request for 1900 votes
to be distrbuted' the Editor "could wish" is
amusing as it is modest. Almost any majority in
the Legislature could be neutralized in that way
but such practice" would be decidedly "British u
and on that ground alone should object to it.
Again, is the Editor quite certain that if his
request granted the Sheriffs would consent to
distribute" as he ''could wish ~
Surely wisdom commenced its existence when the
Editor of that paper returned to his post and re-
lieved his "Locune tenens" @
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''What's this, aunt said Ike, reading odd law
volume that had been left in the house by the pre-
vious occupant who wasa lawyer, Darlington vs.
Wyatt. Where rule for judgment as in case of a
nonsuit is discharged upon peremptory underta-
king, costs incurred at the settings in consequence
of notice of trial not allowed unless mentioned
in the rule.-6 Bingham, lit 7. 1925" whats
it'd like to know" She raised her finger solemny
sThat, Isaac" said she, 'is of the histories of
the law, because its foggy. 1t is mt for anybody
to understand but the lawyers, and they can't till
they digest it-heaven help the poor creaturs stom
achs How would you feel dear, with such portion
that into yous" "Ain't that the doctors of laws
are for, thea" said Ike Ito cure Teller when his
digesters get out of order?" He paused for reply,
but kept on chalking the floor into little squares
that should afterwards, to the imperfect vision of
Mrs Partington appear paper scraps resisting all
her efforts to remove them with the broom. She
swered eyes" but her mind was revolving the pro,
blem of what Darlington it could be that embarked
in law with Mr. Wyatt, and Ike sat helping him
self to the mellow peaches that the kind neighbor
had sentin, and threw the stones, all unrebuked,
upon the snow white cloth the little round Ia
Bile.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09
DINNER TO MR.. KERR.


The friends and neighbors of the Hon. John Kerr,
without distinction of party have rendered that gen.
teman public dinner. The following is the reply
of Mr.. Kerr to the letter of the Committee of Invi
| tation
VAUDEVILLE, Aug. 18th, 1854.
Gentlemen: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 26th nst in which you
offer me- on behalf of the citizens of Caswe Pub
lie Dinner in token of their personal regard for me,
and their appreciation of. the course which sense
Of duty prompted me to pursue in reference to the
Bill which passed at the last session OF Congress for
the organization of the Territories OF Nebraska and
Kansas.
have no languarge of adequate force to express
bors, who without distinction of party, have Joined
in this manifestation of confidence, and feel that it
is an honor the to be appreciated because it
emanates from community with large majority
of whom it has always been my misfortune to differ
in opinion in regard to the general politics of the
country. Moreover, gentlemen, as an evidence OF
popular opinion, it is well calculated to crafty all
true lovers of the Constitution and the Union as it
shows that in this section of North Carolina, at
least the people disposed to merge all party diff
ferences in earnest and ardent support of the con-
stitutonal rights and the honor of the South.
Permit me to add, gentlemen that unless the South
SHALL in the present juncture, be more united than
it has been at any time heretofore, are in great
danger of being deprived of all the Constitutional
guarantees which have as slaUe hoIders-and
with the loss of these shall forfeit our position
degradation, as the consequence of dependence up
the North. Let all geographical and sectional dl-
visions be superseded in the regulations OF our re.
lations with Northern confederates, 0y he gTedE
Republican principle that is capable Of self
government, and we shall once more be harmoni-
are, unquestionably, great and growing
nation This is the principle contained in the Bill
to which have referred, as / understand it, and
which 1 am glad to know you so highly approve.
Had withheld from it my support, L should have
felt myself justly obnoxious to the charge of desert
ing the principles of our Revolutionary fathers, and
could not have hoped for the appreciation of my con-
stituents.
As shall be unavoidably absent from the State
for some two or three weeks Thursday, the 2sth Of
September next is the earliest day which it is com
patible with my engagements to designate, for the
purpose which my friends have in view; and trust
ing that this day may be equally convenient to
them to myself I beg leave gentlemen with eve
ry assurance of personal respect to subscribe my
self Very truly
Your friend and obedient serv't,
JOHN KERR.
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Letter from Mr.. Harding.

New York, Aug. a. 1854
WIN. Fl. WILLIAMs-DeGr SIR: Upon examination of puF-
casers already made fer Fan and Winter Trade find the
than usually attractive We shall intro
duce variety of styles of Coats Pants and Vests
the handsomest selection ever exhibited.
Our importatiOns of Cloths Casseres and Vestngs
nearly complete The steamer Arabia" daily expected,
will place hands the residue of the truly elegant
supply.
You hereby Instructed to close out Stock of Sua
WGr lat any price to cost hand to make
for the New GooDs.
The entire assortment will be opened by the 18th Sept
Yours hastily,
[ 80 E. l.. HARDING.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

Mr.. CHANDLER AND THE KNOW NorH1NGs.-PAil-
adelphid, Sept. L. Another very hot day. Their
mometer at noon, S5. p 800 3 -.-.
The Philadelphians have been returning in large
numbers from Cape May within the last week. There
not more than three or four hundred visitors on
the island.
The market for breadstufs continues quiet but
firm. ID. -ss-.,
? In stocks there is an improved feeling.
The wing delegates of the second district met in
70 tbe on cbaoer
was submitted for renoIainaton, but he received
votes Mr.. GossIer 6whig. and know-nothing) came
within vote Of nomination after several ballot
off Mr.. Chandler. Mr. 81 is,a native of one of the
New England States, but is q member of the Roman
Catholic church, and hence the opposition of some
of his former political supporters to his renonina
ton. The convention adjourned without making a
nomination. 49, s.ass
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

First district Smith Miller
Second district VIM. H. English. -.
Third district G.. L. Durham.
Fourth dstrict-Wm. S. Holman.
Fifth district-Jos. H. Buckles
Sixth district Thos. A Hendricks.
Seventh district John G. Davis.
Eighth dstrct-James Davis
Ninth district Norman Eddy.
Eleventh district-James R. Slack.
*These gentleman are members of the PRESENT.
Congress- and voted for the Nebraska bill.
All the other gentlemenare in fayor'of the Nebrs-
ka bill -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

"a We learn that Gov. Reid has issued writs of
election for the Senatorial District of Rowan and
Davie, and for a member of the House of Commons
from New Hanover-the selections to be held in the
District and County respectively on Thursday the
10Th October next These elections are to fill the
vacancy in the Senate occasioned by the death of
Mr.. Ellington, and that in the Commons occasioned
by the appointment of Mr.. Person as Judge -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

HE DEMOCRATIC PREss We noticed briefly last
week the retirement of F. IL Wilson, Esq. from the
Kepuohcan tanner" The Democratic party, par
ticuiariy the Western Democracy have sustained a
heaVy loss IN Mr. Wilson's retirement from the Edi-
torlai profession :" Comparisons are odious,' but
candor compels to say that wherever it circulated
during the campaign just closed, the Banner did
more effective service in the cause of Democracy
than any other paper in the State Mr. Wilson
writes with great point and vigor and is one of the
best paragraphists in the State. As an Editor his
selection and use of matter extremely judicious
and discreet and we know of no one better able
than he to conduct successfully political canvass.
For the interest of the Democratic party, we hope
that friend Frank may not long remain in retirement
For his oWn.good, however, if putting money in his
purse be idea that ever enters his BRAIN we adj
wise him. now that he is out ofthe Editorial business
to stay out.
1t is pleasant enough nodoubt, to aid in the eleya-
ton of ones fiend-to have the satisfaction of
knowing that you have served great party and
promoted the of truth and correct principles
but when country Editor in this State comes to
strike balance between the profit and loss of his
labors these pleasant reflections about the most
substantial results which he realises. This ought
not to be So The Democratic party ought to sup
port its country papers better. Their Editors do a
deal of thankess and proitless labor-abor without
which the party would not now occupy the proud
position OF victors in the State Editors and prn-
tiers are men, and generally men of strong stomachs
and good digestion too They cannot live on COM
virtues and good qualities, so freely bestowed by
those whom they have served, and who, in return
starve then out of the profession Let the demo-
cratic masses make note of this and reflect serious
ly upon their duty towards those who ozaoos at
work for the ascendancy of their principles.
In addition to Mr.. Wilson's withdrawal we observe
that R. K. Bryan, Esq, of the Fayetteville Carroll
Man, offers has establishment for SALE We shall
regret to lose Mr. Bryan from the editorial fraternity
He is worthy and accomplished gentleman and an
able and forcble writer Ashe. NeaOs.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

A MASTER PIECE OUT-DoNE. We have lately sup
posed Ayers Cherry Pectoral was the Ultima Thule
in its line, and nothing had been would be nven-
ted which could surpass it in its fine points of excel
lence medicine, But we are confidently assur-
ed by those competent to judge the subject that
DR.. Ayers new Pills excel in high medical artistry
even that widely celebrated embodiment of his skill
He has succeeded in making them not only pleasant
plants which require purgative remedy.
- .Lnncnstoa Annns Rn
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

az The Southside Democrat states that Peters
burg is in the greatest need of mechanics. Carpen-
tiers, bricklayers and good mechanics of all descrip
tons get the best of wages and plenty of work
to do. The same is true of Raleigh Mechanics,
pecially carpenters and brcklayers, who can find
steady employment at good prices
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09
PuRLIC MEETING.

a MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF RALEIGH
AwiH be held in the Town Hall Tuesday the12t in
stan O'clock P NJ to make arrang enents the
connodation of visitors to the State Agricultural Fair
October next 80 s
: $50 VIM DALLAS HAYWOOD,
+. sbstenddz&
Sept. 4, 1854. - Std. =,
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ADVANTAGE OF RA1LRoADs The Alexandria Ga.
zette, of Tuesday, says: sThe Railroads are open
ing to the trade of the upper country, and every
day the business connexions of our city extended
fifty tons of Guano to Staunton, yesterday over the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad. We learn that
others of our merchants are selling many goods to
our country merchants and dealears up the line of
the Central Railroad. We also learn that Locomo-
tive No. 5, on the Manassas Gap Railroad, brought
down that Road on Saturday last twenty three
cars seventeen of them heavily laden with Grain
and Flour from the Valley. y
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

New BANKs. Notices are given by advertisements
in the newspapers that application will be made to
the next General Assembly, to charter banks in the
following places, Wilmington, Newborn and Beaufort.
We also hear it spoken of that move will be made
for a new band in this city.
Besides these, the Bank of the State and the Bank
of Cape Fear have given notice that application will
be made for an extension of their charters Star.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-09

Give your children fortune without education, and
at least one half of the number viii go down to the
tomb of oblivion, perhaps to ruin. Give them an
education and they will be fortune to themselves
and their country 1t is an inheritance worth more
than gold, for it buys true honor. They can never
spend nor lose it land through life it proves
friend in death a consolation. 3
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20 The drought in this region is beginning to
be felt. We learn that the late corn is suffering
much for rain Vegetation in the gardens is, in
many instances, destroyed There was dense fog
Thursday morning, and about this time I" we "look
for rain" So mote it be. =.