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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

TLAGErT DODSON Dealers In all kinds of Fur
nur dry goods. hand and furnish the
all kinds Of velvet Brussels imperial
thecy double ingram, t~ed and plain venian and Dutch
the north
furnish Che goods Also, full supply Of
rugs match.
kinds OF rch, medium and low priced with
al tho belongings 20 complete curtains according
Their materials
rica which viii be superior and in good
French satin brochatoIe, do
desirable plain and
de obsers designs representing various nowe
luschias and lilies These goods
for such known.
dapey and side loops, matching
tains o an color desired.
Also supply elegantly embroidered lace and muslin
embroidered tanbsud, and ors work. with
VIII embrasssrs match.
D. who contemplate
feeling certain they entire saiacion and In
VII nj inspection OF their stock
their entirs attention dealing
goods and doing business under than the north
purchase the IL
suppose money purchasing
home nothing Of the trouble and OF transportation
and roin from home.
house. Pennsylvania door Of sth street
Feb 92--eu21n
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10
CITY of Pit..barg aud county of AIIeghnny, Penn

CIrY Of Pitisburg and County of Alieghnny, Penn
offer the guaranteed bonds
OF Piburg Of Allegheny Pennsy wanna
bonds issued The Ptsbug and Conneve Railroad
Company, by which they guaranteed
confidently them capitalists and del
sirahie investment.
The bonds together exhibit and other statistical nfor
nation upon application personally by letter,
JOHNSTON BROTHERS, Co,
Bankers and Fiscal AGENTS
Agents Psburg and C9nnelsvlls Railroad Company.
Ianl
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

TOR RENT or LEASE, tor more years, that
between l7th and 18th
occupied by Mr. sages the minister OF France
has hued with all the modern convent
and improvements including hrures throughout both the
main and back buildings.
about the 18th Of March ensuing
lease, for the block Of buildings
of 18th In the Mrs NJ
d. r. Wise boarding house The lower stories OF the north
fitted
who The both
store and the house above.
given the hrst May For fur
inquire Of Dr. benjamin King or Thomas Lswon
Wnders building
Ian
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

There will be evening reception at the Presidents
House this evening ALSO each OF the two succeed
ing Friday evenings the 17lh and the gath inslants
That the oath instant will conclude the receptions
for the present season.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

rAUTIosOn the s urno the subscriber placed in
Once In the usual MANNER an envelopes addressed
Edmundsop, member Of Congress, containing
bounty certificate No 4ooos for l6o ncrs
February IL, ll, in The name OF Henry
Lane private Capt Jonesr company United states yoit
Assignment was written, but not
should be Forwarded TO
Henry AS upon naury the warrant has not
Mr. Edmundson, and either msad OF
mscared this caution 70 prevent an improper e
being offered the steps having been
against the OF should the same be located
CHARLES DE sELDING,
TN street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
T-onw2w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10
Modification OF the Tari6.

Amongst the documents sent to the House of Repre-
sentaves by the Secretary of the Treasury, under
resolution ofthat body relative the modification of du
ties is the following able and interesting explanation Of
the effect Of the tariff proposed by the Secretary compared
with the existing tariff:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
4 Baltimorean Shot Dead.

on Tuesday party of young men started
from Cincinnati, on the Ohio and Nils.
si,sippi Railroad on hunting excursion, and
left the cars at the little town of Osgood,
Indiana In the afternoon three of the party.
among whom was Robert Dale Buchanan agreed
to shout at "a mark for the proceeds Of the days
hunt, and appointed Mr.. John l.. Thompson as
umpire After they had shot, Mr.. I. went to
examine the mark, when Buchanan raised his
gun and said Il think | could shoot him right
through the top of the head With the words he
pulled the trigger, thinking that his piece was
not loaded, but to his CONSERVATION the gun went
off and Thompson fell dead, the whole charge
entering the back part of his skull lie WIS
brought to Cincinnati the next day, aud was
buried by the odd Fellows Association, of
which fraternity he was member. Mr.. Ihomp-
sons father resides in Baltimore. This is an
other dreadful result of the thoughtless handling
of fire arms Bait. Sun.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
EnLher MnlhPlr.

We find the following among the latest items
of En- ysh news
Father Mathew, the apostle OF temperance ar
rived from Cork 10y the company's fine steamer
William Penn. The Rev. gentleman was at
once conveyed to tie mansion OF William Rath-
bone, Esq, Greenbank. whele be will remain
until he takes his departure for Madeira. The
Rev gentleman, although much broken down
Ivy the painful disease under which he has 50
long suffered, lacks not the cheerful spirits for
which he was always remarkable, 1t Is to be
hoped that the sunny cline to which he Is gong
may contribute to the restoration ofhis health.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

S'esi5 t"rrr resl''aee of Il PETERSBURG E>p,e,s
The Capacity Of one Of the 4fctic's Life. Boats
Tested.
fHilApELrH1A. sat. Nov. /.
Dfar cypress Tho boat saved from the i'll
fated Arctic. aud brought here by the steamer
Osprey vas tested at noon To- dav, under the
charge OF Capt Stotesbury, ut the request of Mr.
Collins. Fiity-sey,n full grown men, myself
among the numberl embarked in the boat aud
were reWcd about the river for Lalf an hour, with
the bnlwark> sixteen inches out of water Among
the persons on board were Il nnmhtr of sea cap
tains, gentlemen Of great nautical skill and cxpe-
rienee, who agreed IN the opinion. that the boat
would have been perfectly safe with sixty per
SONS. provisions, water, &c, i'll it.
Yours, &c.. w
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

Boston, Nov. 4.-The ship Georgia. Capt
Small. from New Castle, England, for Boston,
with a valuable cargo of chemicals and coal,
sprung leak on the ID of October, during a
heavy gale, and was abandoned ON the 9th in
latitude Il 80. lon. - 30. The crew were ia
ken off by the British bark Rosina, and carried
TO Quebec
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
LihrL .Snit 4rninSt The Tribune.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Alr. Baker the Know
Nothing candidate for Mayor of This city, feeling
deeply agrieved at some articles which appeared
in the Tribune, impugning his character aud mo-
tyes, has brought suit against that Journal tor
libel. having damages at 100000 The impress
sion prevails that he will be entitled to verdict
The Tribune tried to sneak out but Mr. Baker is
inexorable and uncompromising.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
gen CuSS.

Detroit. Ncy 4.-Theee is a great Democrat
ie gathering at the City Hall Tonight. General
Cass presiding. In his speech he commented
very severely upon the attacks made upon hun
by the Richmond Enquirer, saving that he de-
sired nothing from the south. and expected moth
inr from their sense Of Justice.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
The american Diplomatic Congress.

\ letter from Cobentz ofthe I4th says. YES
terdav evening the North American Ambassadors
Mr.. buchanan from London and Mr.. Mason from
Paris. arrived here with part of their suites
They put up at the Giant" and are expecting
Mr.. Soule from Madrid to Join them this day
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
Photographed 70, the Daily virginian


NEW YORK, Nov. 7ih.-Flour has declined %
cts. Sales at - to 1913 Wheat caser-no,
quotably lower.
BALTIMORE Nov. Flour has fallen of
closing Howard Street $500; City mills ssh
Wheat dull, with declining tendency. No
quotable change.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

New YORK, Nov 6.-l'he trial of Capt. Smith
charged with fitting out the brig Julia Moulton
as a SLAYER. commenced this morning i'll the L.
:. Circuit Court.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

NEW BOOK -Reeelved at
~ MORSE'S Commission House
Egypt Arnba, Petrcs, &c, by Stephens
Fresh Lcnves from tho Western Woods
fushion and Fnmno 10
History of Mormons
Morning Sta,s oil the New World
Little Ferns irofa fannv's Portnlio
Greece and the Col len Horn by De DIN pei
Household Scenes for the Home C'icle
Cummings Lcctm on the PARALLELS. Apochnp-e, Dan
ir, ile Miracles. Romnnsm, Scripture Readings.
Church before the Flood Tent and Altar, Voices of
thr Night aud Day, Voices of the Dead. Minor Work.,
1t & 2nd series.
llsn,baugs Sainted Drnd
10 Heavenly Home
d. do Recognition
The Patnhles al Frummareler
The Lives of h" Two Mrs. Judsons
The Aods III Jesus
Legrnd- aud Records iy.i. b. Taylor.
The nl,ove. with numerous other good ind beautiful
Books. u, received nt MORSES.
Bias
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
LiheL Snit.

Fernanco Wood the democratic candidate for
Mayor of New lord, has co nmeneed action
for libel against the sun newspaper.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

EPOAhUINI ENI ABLTNH MINI FUN NE =
- With tn lease tor the ''u~ing year. for
years. dat extensive Bo1,djag establishment Int
central mud vel knnwn atani cnei XVII Corner. in
the cdy al lvnrhburg. Possession be- ad on tie
II day d January lS,5 hut, doubt, arranf I'm,
canbe made to g"t pe.>cs-i at eaiiicr day E"r
TERMS APP vt M. Gins. ". Chiison in l., nchuatg.
or 10 tie subscriber IN the ,ity Of Rshrun,1
,,rt ll-II MN EIEHD @. MNRRIS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

The Case Of Dr.; Graham Sailing cfhe George
Eatc-The Ueather-Healh -Mo1ey Mar
ket.
New YoRK, Nov 6-rhe counsel for Dr.
Graham. murderer of Col Loring, filed II bill of
exceptions this morning 10 the verdict, and the
case has been postponed until Friday next,
when it will he brought up for argument
The steamer George Law, with the California
mails and IA full complement of passengers, sailed
to-day She also takes the South American and
Oregon mails There appears not the slightest
diminuton in the rush for t e land of gold.
The weather here has been quite cold-lce
having been formed in considerable quantities
The money market is shade easier
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
WANTED.

Y continues in market for NEGROES. of both
sexes. between the ages of 10 and ~ years, in
Guiding Mechanics, such us Racksmths and
Carpenters, and will pay the highest market
prices in cash Ills office is n newly erected
brick building on list or Lynch street, immediate
" in rear of the Farmers Bank where he is pre-
pared. Gnvng erected buildings with that view
To board negroes sent tn l.ynchhurg for sale or
otherwise, ON rs moderate terms, aud keep them
as secure "a if they placed in the iail of the
Corporation. SETH WOODROOF.
sep 2S-d&cGmos.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
Sentenced for MuHSiaughter.

SfVTtHItV JVT 7TWTAIVVgNI'T.
William {. Carson, who murdered his wife in
Syracuse, \. Y. last spring, ON Thursday plead
guilty of man>laughter in the first degree. The
plea was accepted, and the prisoner sentenced to
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
LYNcHBURG MARBLE WORKS

JOHN j. GADnESS. raorRltroR.
n A> NV on hand tie lngest stock 81 finished Mar
Il he South of Bnlrtmo =, ,pch u
MoNumtS1s Of a .zc- raNtL 4 flAls Toms,
llfAp and loor SrnNts,
MAMIE rrrcfs. Nc, &C. &c.
am nl,p rrepurrd 10 ret nr ANYTHING IN nv line
with neafurs aud di.ratrn. sun the times
Cnll and cxa,ujrc ~ address, line and yaur orlrr-
III h,. h#Ird with .nri.tsctinn. nov IT.
Will you Read the Truth
Medicine must merit md great netillo stand
n the lrsi al public opinion. No ult al
rHNhui,e WORTHLESS nrte To keep II up good
rucdiclc. II il be- not rcu ~ 81.
4 good mediciut viii live lie ONE papulHr. and ~
lcnl u, sac, ycar after Seaf. in site o opposition.
The pcor Ia readily nd virtues, and the lame ct
lhrnl pa,-,.- onl m ,utl q mouth with rapidly
ihRn nav papers sprFad IL living "tncs> l"stt.
wing t., ne cae a medicine Eas nude for him is al Tar
service Il un Any newspaper udNcfti>ins
IL rroui OF ,hat sly aboVr, rerr w to-
uANProN.S NEGETBLE rlNGTuRt, ned ia "f,
t,cD- IT, pmisr i. ~ th, mouth of multitude Tho
br- mon in our country give heir r,smory to is
wonderful cure Arnons them nnn. Hon. II
Cmy Hon. Rich. VI John on, Vice President Of the
ruirr Suts with huuar,d. oi other, Cnrt. Tbomt,
Cnuut--brother To- the ,,lebnned plts,einn of the
Emperor of tlnucc--cr. cured hy il OF II disease ct
yea sstH4ju. ailet Tn i il al all tie Doctor, ct
EuIupc aud AmcJi, had ftilrd Ia
TRUTH Is MIGHTY.
An Appeal TO every Man and Woman
.iqotkfg. GfREby UIhPION'S TIN ifHI,
ONE OF OUR OWN CITIZENS.
The Rich, the Poor, erery uhere, bear The same
Testimony.
Il 4 + Id 4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

S,pEClAL NOTICE.--The subscriber il now
- receiving his Fall aud Winter stock Of goods,
si-tng OF Cooking, Paror Office, Church and Factory
stoves. far wood aad cu draies every variety OF
slsc nccs ho.hed mud very oanamcnal, and will far
excel in honuy of design ing in this mnrket.--
Als the Diam III AMI Pand's impfoved Union Cooking
Ranee. WIN warranted 10 give perfect satisfaction.
tutupccs H. ety 81 sizes, Tor warming churches,
dwelling. g. Nuch will b" set to order in the meet
perfect nslast together with Registers Ventators,
aud ,nrin clc- usually tept in stove sore--com-
prsiug tn IA r-i and best selected Of
errd it, establishment hi. aide of Baltimore. and
which viii b. I'D prices TINT cannot fail To suit thu
times. All Interested will plense call and examine, at
Tie Lynchburg Stove Works east Main st.
nov 3-dts @. y. BLISS. .
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
r0ritERs BRE.sV CLOTHS

III hest t0ITI- ION' INV hII1VU ia tsI TTlsTtI It
md preventative ol III" Mothers greatest ulotion,
G0itcyta Bfriss 4 >urrs for sale hv
JOHN II. SEAY co,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08
ny ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
TIE HlDROMAGEN, OR WATER PROOF,
ANTI CONSERVATIVE CORK SOLES,
MANUFACTURED BY
llarCOurl. Bradley \ Co.

~ Market street Manchester
Principal Udrehonse. IO2 Uo0d Street, Cheap
side, London. ENGLAND; imeriean Establish
tcentS, 81 INN Stretf & lO2 Nassau Street,
\em York, T. s.
'IlIE lAtomHg,n valuable dicotrrY for protect NJ the
tet from lamr coll aud therefore preventative otmanY
Lung diseases. Without dnctong wntevor Tho I,dromn
Is la the uu uh r aud inside the baotnr ou. Its
uNliHH@ character powerful auttl,tr to dtseasc.
fsr gentlemen viii he agreeable wern hcphs
come W.T. iithc uyomnrcuis inserted Indies thr
.htrs -d bot, shoo Ia the Indictment weather Will
tnrunity while Con Fumrtin prevalent nmnng the young /
onrrnnnirf hc hNnr by tlrr general adoption The,
ontry snerec o'"rsho' A. the latter the ct to
tre ina Very unhealthy ilpnner an hus moi dangerous
nro pedestrians In ley Wenthr like nda Iuhhrrs While the
uer the Zee" onn extremely lure. the HydomnEen,
ing thin stcui tu prepared unfly placed inside
tlos increase the ne of boot. tie foot IN
uuA. Ia CHI dreu they eNttUmclN valuable thcy
in eNrrciswilh ouiui hnd hnlthA airo Their
s ga =lhn un mrtiinn besides. those who
Uetr nigr thom will find tf tenrl dutr Hills murh dimn
ihci therobs
A the AdromRgon hcrontuB knoNn it, snc Is in
cnsinf utmost net,tho Inst Yunr London
Manchester, birmingham. Liverpool, Gnsnnw Leeds Dublin
iu Antwerp llNuhurph aud cr, -pes reached i7a2.
Ioers of Cork Soc TN the number viii far ruas.
that
Ak tn Faculty their oInonnf their value preventative
mr 'ourts Colds, 'rourlttis. Asthma and Consumption
Nous silo pr- pair '- enna
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

Cnn ~ procurcd Mt the Ticket Office in Petersburg.
The EsIqess trains do nor stop for why passengers
The Muil rims will only stop Port " nj ha aud
Glover hin Junction, Hall WY Station und Manches
lri The Accommodation iaibs will step for way pas
acnrcr,.
Fare Tor uhile ncr.on. 81 35 Children three nnd
not over twe,r yours Of nre. n Coorcd persons
u servants en- N ccuts.
Servants viii no, he PEI miied IN hrt class except
hen In ntte nee nlnnl children, sick pc sons.
nhsnl itrls reuirnp their ,li, which the
pr rs Tor white ln'r-ons vii hc charged
\ discount ni 10 rents vii be made ench fare
When ucrts rit rrncutrd III office md IL persons
getting uut h, " here ~ IL .at- sold
Servant, travelling by thru-rlv'- must be tirnishcd
by tm II masters With iva fn.s"> p" TINT one can be
retained The office, und must he expressly stated
Oh the pu4s in they permitted Ia 90 the Oars.
y b The Trains will run by Richmon lime.
THOS DODAMEAD .Supt.
Onico II. 4 L. X, Co, ''
4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

HN.a Nis=es 10 ia
Nol1tEtrnm the rent prizes mHben VERY liberal allow
To toicr- and Wholeners, any sorrkccpcr mny
make I'm profit on their sao Willie they article That
may he kept any store class goo For terms
IMPLY Ia HARtOUHT. BRADLEY 81 co,
lt=tlnr3m Ann street, New lurk
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-11-08

ISDEtCAEEDS Miss faulme R,ii uil re.uin,
IL r,r duties ii her .rtuI on VI 1niny. the Gtf al
Novnrz,rr. Tor hrftnipr. nuv 3 tIwif
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-11-22
KIN G &

"HOLESALED RUG CHEMICAL WARE
w HOUSE, N. E. Corner Main st. and Market
Square, Norfolk, Va, continue to conduct, at their
old stand, in all its branches, the Wholesale and
Retail trade of Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines,
Perfumery, Brushes, Fancy Articles, &C., together
with Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye-Stufs, &C., &C.,
French and American Window Glass.
Druggist and country Merchants can be supplied
by the package, or in such quantities as may suit
the extent of their business.
By paying cash for our stock, We possess a great
advantage over all those who purchase on credit,
both in buying at lower prices, and in having the
choice of the first and best offers of the market.
We are therefore prepared to offer unprecedented
inducements to the trade, to favor us with their pat
ronage.
Physicians, who have not given US . trial, are
invited to do so, as we are certain we can give such
satisfaction, as will insure a repetition of their or
ders.
Oursstock embraces every article that appertains
to the profession, and is selected with the ~strictest
reference to purity and unexceptionable quality.
KING & O are Agents for the sale of David
Landreth's justly celebrated Garden Seeds. We
have received a full supply of his warrantedsFresh
and Genuine Seeds, growth of 1853, which we are
prepared to furnish to families and others, by the
paper or ounce, and to dealers byiquantity, at Lam
dreth's wholesale prices.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 3, 1854. 19-1y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-11-22
NORTH CAROLINA
NUTUALINSURkNECOM
RALEIGH. N. G..

RALEIGH, N. G..
1NHIS Company has been in successful oper-
- alton for more than seven years, and con-
tinues to take risks upon all classes of property
in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentine
Distilleries,) upon favorable terms.
Its Policies now cover property am bunting to
81 500, 900, a large portion of which is in coun-
try risks; and its present capital is over Six
Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds properly
secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan
of tht Company has been less than one third of
one per cent per annum, on all grades of pro-
perty embraced in its operations.
The following persons have been elected Di-
rectors and Officers of this Company for the
present year:
DIRECTORS:
Jos. G. B. Roulhac, G. W. D. Hutehings, Jno.
r. Williams, John Primrose, H. D. Turner, s.
W. Whiting, 7. IL. Selby, of Raleigh George
McNeill, Fayetteville. Joshua G.. Wright, Will
mington, James E Hoyt, Washington, James
Sloan, Greesborough, John Cox, Edenton, Josh
ia Boner, Salem, Joseph Fl. Pool, Elizabeth
City, F. F. Pagan, Plymouth, Alexander Mitch
ell, Newbern, W.N. II. Smith, Murfreesboro'
H. B. Williams, Charlotte. John B. Barrett,
Mllto.. and A. I. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors are authorized to receive an.
! plications.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
J. G. B. Roulhac. President,
Henry D. Turner, Vice President,
S. W. Whiting, Treasurer,
J. c. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman, General Agent.
s. w. Whiting,
I 5no R: Williams Executive Committee
All communications in reference to insurance
should be addressed to the Secretary, post pait
J. {. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh March 90, S53. 29-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-11-22
cOldsborOugh~ Femal College.

THIS Institution commences its second session
under the new organization, on the lst day Of
May, and will close the last day ofNovember, 1854
Rev,d James II. Brent, A. B. President, with a
full and competent faculty. $40 90 per session
half payable in advance viii cover the entire ex-
pense for Tuition and Board in the Collegiate course
and 800 will entitle to the full course and all the
ornamental branches. 500 will covertne expenses
for Board and Tuition in the Primary Department.
Ornamental branches extra at the usual charge.
The Board of Stockholders have taken greatpalns
in procuring facilities for giving a thorough eduea-
ton, and solicit a liberal share of patronage. Stu
dents received at any time.
For further information address the President of
the Faculty, or the subscriber.
WIN. X. LANE,
-Prest. Board Stockholders
Nav Jst ,54 36-tf.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-11-22

The following lines, though written in true dog
gOrsd style, yet so ingeniously take of the scene
described, that it ought to go in the papers. We
therefore give the writer a hearing.-ED. AGE.
Some time ago, in Robson, at Lumber Bridge,
they say,
Tho Independent Company met, and made . fine
display
It was the Anniversary Of that honor'd little band,
Likewise a Medal by target shot, was won / I'M
derstand
But previous to tho target shot, each man did plain
discover,
A four-wheel'd, two horse. white capp'd Cage, with
factry homespun cover.
I same with slow but steady step, and passd the
rank and file,
The white cap odor filed the air, which made some
The driver then checked up his rSins and pulld out
to one side,
And loosd his traces, fed his stock, butleft the white
cap tied.
The white cap now, so strongly bound, in cage, and
1t almost was in vain for him to fight, or swear, or
rave.
His keeper left him in this way, and went back to
the crowd,
proudj
Some two or three went up to him, and thought it
not a crime,
To say what will ticket costP-the answer was
"a dime;
Or rather, If you wish to stay and buy out in the
thieket,
You can make Change quarter pay-And purch-
ase a through ticket;
Butifyou choose to form a club and have jolly spree,
You may for fifty cents invite all that may wish to
see:
But should your pocket books DO void Of necessary
funds,
You may have tickets on free cost If you have
e'er been Sons.
So then, it seems, they did agree, and went down
TO the Cage,
And without fear they raised the latch and let the
White Cap RACES
He made a leap, and from his cage did bound with
rapid force,
Knocking, gouging, biting, scratching all that were
in his course.
But, lucky for his kseper, there came . reinforce