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f We observe that of our contcmpora-
res of the press, Of both parties, apprehensive
that the slavery agitation is about to be rc-opened
Our friend Of the South-Side Democrat says:
" 1t should not be disguised from the South that
the whole question of slavery has been rc-opened by
northern anaticis and that the agitation is spread
ing in all directions with alarming rapdity. Dis
cord excitement and fierce strife preside where
six months ago reigned apparent peace, quiet and
fidelity to tho constitution. Who could have
dreamed, eighteen months since, that should have
such phenomena as is now presented; vino could
have supposed that the truce of 1850 would so
be proclaimed meaningless and hollow, and that too,
by the section that secured from it what the South
lost-GlnsOSt ererutkia9.
The press of the North, with noble exceptions.
are fast wheeling into the abolition phalanx. The
Albany Atlas, the organ of the "soft-shcli party
in New York, has formerly entered its protest against
any attempt to disturb the Missouri Compromise.
The Evening Post holds to the same faith, only is
more bitter in its assaults upon the Shareholder.
The New York Times, which tor the last six months
has been endeaToring to maintain a conservative
position goes over to the aboitonists, body and
soul The Tribune of course, is with them. The
Express, Commercial and Mirror, organs of the Fill
wing Of the wing party, spit upon the bill of
Judge Douglas with the venom ard malice Of wound
ed serpents. In short, we may say but two promi-
nent papers New York City, the Herald and Ma
tional Democrat sustain the constitutional rights Of
the South. SO rolls the tide.
One thing is ccrtain-whatevcr may be the course
of Northern presses and politicians in this emergen-
GIVE have in Gen. Pierce President who will
stand By the Constitution and nterposc every effort
on his part to maintain peace and protect the just
rights Of the South
We should deeply regret to see this agitation re-
vved. The South can gain nothing by it. The ex
pcrence of the past proves this; and trust that
Southern men will bear, far they can with
honor and proper regard for their rights, these
ebullitons of Northern Frecsol feeling. The presses
named are it is true most influential; but let
if they speak for the Of the Northern people
1t is time enough yet to retort with angry feeling
time enough to cut loose from the shore and launch
out into of strife, which may carry we know
not whittier Let Southern men, while they insist
upon ali that is due them, be at the time calm
and ready rather to the threatened agitation
than to strengthen and extend it.
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FAYETTEVILLE AND WARSAW PLANK ROAD. At q
meeting held in Clinton the goth inst, for the
purpose of organizing the Fayetteville and Warsaw
Plank Road Company, the following gentlemen
elected Directors of said Company for the pres
ent year, viz: DR.. Thos. Bunting Alfred johnson,
William Fason. DR.. VIM. Mickey, Patrick Murphy,
Thomas II. Lee, William S. Dcvane.
Fin Cdro{in;a7l
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RZDFIELD's MOTIVATION CONFIRMED. The Senate
on Thursday confirmed the nomination Of Mr. Red
field Collector of the port of New York, vice
Judge Bronson, removed The vote stood, yeas So,
nays s. But one democratic Senator and eight
wings voted against the confirmation of Mr.. Red
field
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING in WAKE.

TUNHE DEMOCRATS OF WAKE ARE REQUESTED
- to assemble in the Town Hall, Raleigh, MONDAY
of the ensuing FEBRUARY COURT, for tho purpose of
appointing delegates to the Democratic State Convention
be held the 10th day of April next. It hoped there
will be a full attendance
January g. 1854,
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WHITE SHAD. The first White Shad taken from
the Cape Fear this season, placed in market
this morning, and sold at So for pair the only
caught. FtInsinyton Journal.
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. ] ED

In Godsborough, the 18th ult Lila Ellison daughter
DAYS.
In Edgecombe county, Wednesday last! aged about As
years Elder Bloun Cooper for many years tie highly
teemed pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church Tarboro
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Rhods Island on the Nebraska Bill.

viiHoyiDEScE, JAN. q. Resolutions against the
T s",ssha bill with slavery above the line of the
Compromise, passed both branches Of the
legislature unanimously.
,r lne proposition of Judge Douglas to abrogate the
missouri lne is rapidly arousing the Slavery
pt o. the Northern and Eastern States "Little
y Is "Spunky." She might have waited for
iork, or Ohio, OF Pennsylvania; and yet if she
. "'''sd Tor the latter she might not have spoken
r.: |" evident, from the tone of the Washington
ma ana the speech of Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, that
administration is favorable to the movement of
Eo.A t0' douglas 1t is hardly worth while for our
AZ; tellowcitzens to become very angry over
Soutb We assure them that the people down
are keeping cool about this time
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DEATH From CAMPHENE. Captain James Bishop
died at Ncwbern, \. c., last week, in consequence
of burns received by the explosion of camphene
lamp.
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MARRIED..

III UAr IT, " ~ on s.' GiiIe' IN, ot
daughter of AIR. Russell kingsbury, all of that place
derson, William Ellis Esq member of the House Of Com
from Edgccolbe, to Hiss Sae Martin, daughter OF
the late Il. Peacock, Esq.
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. e,c Je7.sey legislator,

TRENTON, Jan. 25. The Legislature to-day passed
resolution that it is improper and neSpedicnt to
charter rccharter any Banks
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CARAVANS TRIAL.

We are indebted to hlr. Diuock, through Mr.. Po-
mercy, for pamphlet of 123 pages containing the
trial of Rev Geo, w. Caravan for the murder of G.
H. Lassiter. This tragedy, it is we'll known, occur
red in Hyde County, in this State; and the murder
er was tried in Beaufort County, Judge Bailey pre-
siding-Counsel for the State, Geo. S. Stevenson,
Solicitor, E. j. Warren and D. NJ. Carter-for the
prisoner, James W. Bryan, William b. Rodrnan, f.
B. Satterthwate and r. S. Donnel
The pamphlet has been we'll gotten up-it is devo-
ted to crime and blood, and nothing that We could
say would prevent the community generally from
reading it. Our opinion however, is that it will do
more harm than good. Books teeming with the Won
derful, with what appeals to the passions, with
the horrible, are eagerly sought and read; while
those which contain sound maxims and noblo truths
are left to moulder upon the shelves.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Jan. %.
Receipts ST FLOUR large and the price has advanced
sales made at 81 IS for upward tendency
CORN is something lowerthe receipts have been large
by the River Sales of river at 81 from wagons at
81 10.
There better supply Of OATS this sce-salcs at 20
IS cents.
SPIRITS TCRPENTISE Sc cts. per gallon.
RAW do. SIS 25 per Dbl.
Carroll aiGa
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THE MARKETS.

NORFOLK, JanHary IS.
REPORTED FOR THE "soRrH-c a RoL1NA STANDARD
By A. NJ. M'PHEETERS & Co.
Wholesale Grccsrs, forwarding d Commission erchGns
No. e ROANOKE SQUARE.
CORN-We quote to-day at $50 for white and mixed;
9Oc. for yellow.
STAHES-W. o. pipe $50; ". 0. hid. s43 q s44 r. O.
hid. S37 q s5s Dbl $50; heading 500 e $40.
GROCERIES-Rio and Laguira Coffee l211 q Is cents
Crushed Sugar.91G q 1oc Coffee Sugar ~ q Ike
Cheese lie. N. o. Molasses "a S3c.; Cuba &c d:
cts. Mould Candies 141a e &c., Adamantne Candles 80
Gr &c,
COTTON dull at az a 9sI.
SPiRITs TURPE2TiNE 80 a Tic per gallon.
GUANO-In fair demand at 81 per Ton adj vance on for.
1ner prices.
DRIED FRUIT-Appcs, none in market; Peaches $50
per bushel.
FLoCR-Fine 81 q $s!1I; s. z. ssI to $50; Extra
$50 Family 50 q $s1l
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We H. .ne Foreign News by the Atlantic, which
F S"' IN another column, is important
"a non mas called out additional contingent of
ksr men, to replace the 200 destined for Tur-
stron. anu indeed, the signs appear to point more
De- s9 tnan ever to general European war
OWN Will be seen, have occurred in England
re-. :" the scarcity and high price of bread.
,n was was steady at former prices, and bread
nau advanced considerably.
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WILMINGTON, Jan. %.
NAVAL STORES-In TURPENTINE N change
in price and the article continues In active demand Fur
sales made cray Of 1873 bbls. 81 for
yellow SO for virgin, and 81 IS for hard q lbs. No
sales this morning the time of closing enquiries
We hear ef transactions in SPIRITS TURIENTiNE
sn>e yesterdays report We learn that there buy
81 cents, but sellers firm in holding 65 q
gallon The stock in first hands is light, and the larger
portion that has changed hands during the week has been
resales. No sales in ROSIN TAR.
FLOUR-Fayetteville superine has further advanced,
with sale this morning of 81 bbls. at So q Dbl.
MOLASSES-l25 hhds (new crop Cuba sold Yesterday
r gallon in lots of 3 Ihds. and upwards.
SALTCsrgo of 1900 sacks market yesterday, chang
ed hands 81 rs p sack.
TIMBER-saIes Of 8 RATS at So, 50 so q 80 SM.
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cB- The Norfolk Argus of Friday says THE
quantity of corn in market is nothing like equal to
the demand for it. 1t is scarce, and the price at
which it is selling must induce more to our markets.
There is but small amount ahoat, while in storage
there is large quantity, yet the demand is such
that twice the quantity would be hardly sufficient
Large sales made yesterday again at 9Oc for
yellow. Breadstufs of all descriptions are tending
upwards and We know of no market so well adapted
for their sale as ours
The Petersburg Democrat of the same date says:
"Wheat was sold yesterday in little Petersburg at
81 O3. Farmers, pour in your wheat, and sell. If
you have any stored in Richmond, send it over !;
you will get more than your freghts in the differ
ence"
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,,s % The last Wilmington Journal says: I've
S,.s 'HOrized to state that the Mail will be trans
V5rsd to the Wilmington and Manchester Road on
Ste.moDay, the lst February, at which time the
Conn.,. VI the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road
red VIII stop running" The steamers refer
10 be sold at auction on the 18th of April.
tObo n LASD COUNTY. We are deeply grateful
in MI. democracy of cleveland for the kind terms
coD,so .ney have been pleased to refer to our
Eso mat sterling Democrat, A. W. Burton,
Our A'aed, as will be seen by the proceedings in
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a. An esteemed friend, writing from Paris, I'M
der date January 9th, says:
Mr.. Mason, 1.-THE American Minister.l will reach
hero to-day. His arrival is important. The COM
mercal treaty between France and the United States
will be of immense benefit. sincerely hope to see
a direct trade between the continent and some Sou
thern (say Norfolk) port. -
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W We shall have the pleasure, in the course of
week two, ofaying before our readers the first
annual Report of the State Superintendent of Com
mon Schools.
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FUN WITHOUT yuLGARIrY.
NED DAVIS oT1o MINsTr.r1s

AeZENS Of Raleigh, tLat they win give two Of THAR
shse and Unique concerts at the City Hail. WEDNKS
DAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS, February Isl ana
End Doors open 81 commence n Admission so cents
for particulars see bills of the Day T. WADE, Agrnf
q January 81,
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The Erie DiHcuEtu.

! ERIE, Jan. 90. 1t is understood that tho U. s.
Marshal has received despatch from Attorney Gen
eral Gushing, instructing him to proceed to repair
the railroad, and proffering him the aid of o. s.
troops in case of obstruction. Judge Thompson is
endeayoring to allay the excitement.
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ENXCELSIOR.-SPRING FASHIONS FOR Gentle
e. mems Hats just received by
Raleigh Jan. 25 1883 2i--
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81 UST TO 1IAND.-50O0 PALMETTO, LASDRES
e. Cigars, the choicest brand in the market.
5000 Mannlla FL Sal, L. C1nstancs,
10000 assorted brands
500 sup. 0rincco chewing Tobacco
GOO ass'd Smoking Tobacco.
Gone try and feel confident will s:ve full
satisfaction, r. MAILER & CO
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U
january llth; 1854:
SEAIED proposals viii be received this Office until 10
- O'Clock A. H., Of the 18th Of February next fer tAS
Of
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TazAsuE. DEPARTMENT, RAtrrua, n: CT

NORTH CAROLINA SIX PER CENT STATE
BONDS.
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NJOTICE.-TiIE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALB
~ his tract of land lying in Edgecombe County on the
west side of Swift Greek, four miles from Battles Depot
containing Seven Hundred and Sixtysx with abouI
four hundred acres good state of cultivation and
considerable portion of if low grounds which contain
plenty of good mud convenient for composing the said
land has Dwelling House, OuthOuses Gin House and
water Any person wishing purchase t have the terms
by applying to SAMUEL MARSEBOURN.
J,;nIn Find
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Franklin County, N. c. Jan. a5, 1854.

CARAVANS TRIAL.-TRIAL OF THE REV.
S(ieo W. Caravan for the murder of Clement H. Lass:
ter before the Superior Court of Law of Beaufort County
n c., Fall Term, 1853 together with sketch of the
derers life and the tngcal termination the ra-hs
tempt in of the Court shoot of the counsel
who appeared against him the trial. end then killing
HIMSELF also the arguments Of the counsel, with
cravings. For sale by
". L. POMEROY.
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La 'e,' from Nerico-Grcat Excitement at Chihaa-
huG and Sonora--Arriral Of the United States.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 81. By arrival here we
have Mexican dates to the 9Th.
Much excitement prevailed at chihuahua and So
nora, in consequence of new treaty having been
formed. Leading men say they will become
nexed to the United States, rather than submit.
We have Texas dates to the Goth. The Cover
nor says he will close contract for the construc
ton of the Pacific Railroad before the LIST of May
The steamer 90 United States from California has
arrived.
She left the Ohio at Aspinwall, with three humid
red passengers and million of specie, destined for
New York.
The Congress at New Grenada had levied tax of
ten per cent the estimated profits of all vessels
arriving and departing to and from Aspinwall.
Later, from st. Domingo--AppreAended LnrGsion and
Orerthroao Of Soloque.
New YORK, Jan. 26. The brig Eva has arrived
here, bringing dates from ST. Domingo to the 9Th
January. There was intense excitement throughout
the island in consequence of apprehended inva-
sion and overthrow of the Emperor Soloque.
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Raleigh, Feb. l, 1854. 22-
EHNIIE MACON HOUSE, NAMED IN HONOR
4 of the late NATuL. MACON of North Carolina, the
of Portsmouth, the Depot of the Seaboard
Roanoke Railroad and The Steam Packet binding,
open for the reception Of guests
THOMPSON TYLER KdnGaers
January 25s 1854. 21-6na:
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NDGECOMRE ifOUSE-THE SUBSCRIBER h.t

I'll 'D Or EiiE srArE OF NORTH cAnoL1xi.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-30
Arrivals at the Beatty House.

Wednesday, March 22.-John L Parsh1ey Geo Pope
f Terrill Grass Valley H Rhea, d Vallandingham
Wilcoxson James Mccoy, Sacramento John L Fry
er, VIM Bond, DR. Elliott, John H Miller, San
Francisco f L Bradley, Robert McIallan Dutch Flat.
Thursday, 23d.-AIajor Clymer, link House Adam
Helt Martin B Davis, VIM Wandless Sacramento !;
Q Dell, Sacramento Valley J w Boring, John Henne
man, Charles Anderson Nevada J + Walsh, Auburn;
John Lond San Francisco w Dobbins, Cache Creek
Charles ) Watkins, Michigan Bluffs; Alexander Mills,
Gold Hill, Stephen Mead, Placer County Stephen
| Mead Grass Valley.
| Friday A>-Capt. Raymond VIM Lowell, J A Ro-
gers George Carroll, Round Tent; c. Rugg Ran
Dolph Flat; Judge Walsh Grass Valley; Mdile Anna
blsnop ana maid Mons, Bouchsa, David Shaw, Ma
rysvllie; Saml Davis ThOs Findley w Stanard, Chs
J Marvin, Sacramento Johu Crawford ir. Nan Creek
Claiflin Rochester New York
! Saturday 25.-Janes Tuttle. P Strickland Sac
ramento; 7 FRYE, Michigan Bluffs: Simon Prayer
| David Crowley, Thomas Kent Grass Valley: NJ Nc
Gready I Cochran, S Flint, W C0aIson, Rough and
Ready; Jas AngeH New York S H Sheffield and La
dy Benica; R Munday, Wolf Creek7 James Bristow
J A Fish, Nevada.
Sunday, Pa Owens, Sacramento; J Nelson,
San Francisco; Houston. Osborn Hill JAS Shore
Wolf Creek; Henry Hughes, Boston Ravine J NJ Fouse
Grass Valley; VIM McAvoy, Weeks c H Bowen,
S 2 Storms, Storms Ranch; VIM Wells Miller 7 M
Wood, Nevada; VIM Ramsay, Feather River; Nor
gan, MarysyiHe, Mcfarland Nevada.
Monday, 27.-George Presbery Grass Valley; v
Butch French Corral Ianses Delsrr
Charles Russell frank farris WIN -I44a1rsgy Jno Rob
Johnston, Williamson Richie "A w Lendloom Samuel
Johnson Marysville Augustus Ahsteom, Chas Sa-
ward, San Francisco
Tuesday 28.-A. Beazley, E Burton O Healey,
Crittendon VIM Eaves Thomas Snedker John Utz
George Kingsbury Auburn; B YomanS. True r.
Shasta; Reeves, MarysviIe; Henry Hghton, Grass
Valley.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-30

Who. HAS THE BEST CIGARS This is a
question that has been asked us repeatedly
during the last few weeks; but unfortunately
we have been unable to give satisfactory
answer, as we have not seen box of the
aforementioned luxury for several months.
There are several Cigar shops in our Valley,
and we are Of opinion that all have good
Cigars, but if they desire our opinion as to
the ones who have the best, we would suggest
to them the propriety of shooting us speci-
men box, upon thorough trial of which, we
will be prepared to give an impartial Judge
ment.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-30

DUELLING.-This source of innocent amuse-
ment is becoming quite too common among
us, common in every sense of the word, and
in every respect as unnatural as it is common.
Within the short space of three or four weeks
we have been informed of three or four duels
two of which resulted in the death of one of
the comb taLt,, bes des, two or three more have
been talked of, and one or two we understand
are now in contemplation! Is it not time
that such things should cease? or have the
feelings of the community become calous to
such scenes of blood, as they were in the days
of Nero and Caligula. Heaven forbid it, we
cannot for moment believe, that as Ameri.
cans, we can ever become so lost to all the
finer feelings of the soul as to adopt a code
among us as respectable and fixed, which has
Tor its tendency the utter annihilation of all
that is noble, manly or human surely cour-
age does not consist in murder-nor manli-
ness in the unnecessary spilling of blood. Let
the people take this in hand-let them bring
their influence to bear Immediately upon this
principle, and our word for it, duelling will
not long remain code of honor among us !;
brand it with the infamy it deserves and
with the curses of your displeasure, and as
sure as there is an Office to be gained or lost,
just so sure will you find that your Honorable
Representatives will drop it, as they would
hot potatoe. If they would not, why then it
would be your high privilege and prerogative
to drop them as you would viper or a scor-
pion. Do not murmur at the corrupted state
of affairs among us, but like free citizens of a
noble Republic, set about Immediately to pus-
rJy ii. Use your authority, as the true SOW
ereigns of the society to which you belong.
Speak, and it shall be DONE
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-30

for desertion is said to have been an act OF
the sternest necessity, as these men had not
only deserted, but attempted to blow up the
magazine of the expedition, which, II they
bad been successful, would have blown some
forty or fifty of their comrades into eternity
The new steamship America, arrived on last
evening from Oregon. The Peytona which
arrived the day before, brought papers Of the
same date. There is nothing newaOf impor-
tance in them. Indian disturbances, as usu-
al, and expeditions talks, treaties, &c.
Considerable anxiety is felt for the safety
of the Nicaragua steamer, Brother Jonathan,
which has been fully due for week. She had
over 1000 passenger on board, many of them
being families of citizens of this State. 1t is
said Mr.. Garrison will dispatch the steamship
Pacific in search of her, should she not arrive
to-day.
In the way Of amusements we are well sup
piled at present-three excellent places being
% full tide of successful operation, the Metro
politan and American Theatres, and San Fran
cisco Hall, with Backus Minstrels.
The Metropolitan closed long series OF
operatic and ballet entertainments last week.
Madame Thillon, Miss Gould, Mr.. Beuther
Afr. Leach and Mr.. Collins, with an excellent
chorus, sustained the opera and the Monplaisie
troupe, the ballet advertisements. Madame
Thillon has been eminently successful here,
having increased in public favor at each sue
cessive representation. This week at the Me-
tropolitan has been devoted to the represen-
tation of several Irish comedies, with Mr..
Hudson as the principal character.
The American Theatre is once more becOm-
ing popular resort under the judciOus man
agement of Mr. G. R. Thorne. The legitimate
drama of Uncle Toms Cabin has been pro-
duced In fine style, together with the celebra-
ted drama of the Count of Monte Cristo. The
latter price has brought out some of the finest
scenery ever presented on any stage in this
country.
| Backus' Minstrels have been very snccosS-
! full, their Hall being crowded evcrv uioht
! By the introduction of several burleso1es
they have made increased attraction.
For several days we have bad delightful
weather, but this morning it is cold. and the
sky bctokens rain. Yours truly,
ITEMS.