Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-07-19
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to evacuate the Principalities, and
that Austria is about to occupy them, the
first division of her army being ready to des-
cend the Danube on the way to Bucharest
The markets generally were dull, and bread
stuffs declined. The money market was said
to be easier and American stocks, in good
request with an upward tendency.
New York, July II.
The Asia arrived at her wharf this even
ing. Her news is not very important.
The Austrian army numbering 100000
were preparing to enter the principalities,
and prevent further hostilities there.
The Anglo French force were at Varna,
and preparing for an expedition into Crimea,
under st. Arnaud.
The whole Russian army Of occupation
were falling Jack in good order to Pruth.
The Turkish garrisons are already on the
march to Crimea. Nicholas was on his way
On the 9th June Napier was concentrate
ing his whole force preparatory TO attacking
Cronstradt.
Both armies in Asia were m~otionless.
Observation-Disclosures Circular quotes
Western Canal 36s a 36s Cd Ohio, SO white
wheat Halls Cd. Red lis. Corn declined
7 SID.
Cotton firm and active. Sales ofthe week
$1,000 bales. Prices sitter and unchanged.
New NORTH CAROLINA WoRKs.-A cores
pondent of the Raleigh Post says that a new
work by Rev. DR.. Caruthers Of Guilford coun-
ty has just gone to press in Philadelphia
It is entitled, Revolutionary incidents and
sketches of character, chiefly in the Old North
State DR.. Caruthers is the author of a val
liable work, the Life of DIR. Caldwell, contain
ing by far the most complete account ever
published of the Regulation troubles, and the
early struggles for liberty, in North Carolina.
The work in question (says the writer) be-
gins with a carefully prepared history of the
rising in the Scotch Counties, under the lead
of Mcdonald, and contains accounts Of the
exploits of the noted tory marauder Col. Da-
vid Tanning, of the services to the Wing
cause of Col. Andrew Balfour, with a mum
Der of minor incidents, and sketches of other
characters, and Of the Troy warfare in the
middle counties. These constitute the first
volume of the work now in press and if pro-
perly encouraged, DR.. G. proposes to issue
another work with biographical sketches Of
Governors Caswell, Burke, Generals Howe,
Rutherford, Graham, Col. Harnett, Ashe
Mr.. Hooper, &C., &c.
VETo SUsTAINED.-The Senate, on the 9th
inst, sustained the veto ofthe INDECENT insane
land bill by avote of26 to 81. tits confidently
asserted by many who approve of the veto
of the President, that he will sign the home
stead bill should it pass the Senate, and it il
believed that it will most certainly pass tina
body. Others say to the contrary.
CAPE FEAR RIvER.-On the 10th inst, thu
Senate bill making an appropriation for thu
removal of bstructionsi in the Cape Fear River
was passed in the House, by ayes Ito, nay.
20, after striking out the appropriation o
$50, 900 to refund to the citizens Of Whining
ton the amount contributed by them for tn
Improvement OF che xiryt.
The Louisville Courier learns that J. G
Chenowith, one of the Hardin county jury
men, in the Ward case, has been expelled
from the church. Among other things, it wa
conclusively proven that before the trial h
had repeatedly expressed his opinion IN re
gard to the matter, and such other evidenc
was ELECTED as has made it necessary to brin
the matter to the notice of the Grand Jury
AccIDENT.-WE are panied to learn tina
Parham Kirk, senior, one of the oldest an
most respectable citizens of Stanly Count
was killed on Monday last. Mr.. Kirk wa
riding on the top of a load in an open WACO
when he was iolted out, and run over by tn
wheels. He has left a large number {
friends and relatives to mourn over this di
pensation of an all-wise Providence and the
sad bereavement.
AN AWFUL ACCIDENT.-In Davidson Coul
ty, on the goth Of June, 1854, Hiram Blu
CESS Wood, eight years and six months oil
was throwing down wheat in his grandmotl
er's barn, when about finishing at sunse
fell down with his feet in the thrashing m
chine where his father was feeding Il
thrasher and his feet and legs were torn
pieces. They immediately sent for Surgeon
Lindsay and Pendleton, of Lexington, ar
both of his legs were amputated, but he dit
about one o'clock the same night.
The discovery of a stupendous fraud
New York has sadly shaken confidence al
Ter, President of the N. Y. DC New Hay,
rail road, late President of the great MicI
gan Central road, and an immense operat
in other rail road stocks and contracts, issu
fraudulent certificates of stock in the fl
named company, to the amount of Sl,90
900 the scrip was pledged forloans of none
In0 cdplUdI VI lit COIupduy Is EO,OOO,O w
but these frauds flor which the company
liable make it SIS, 000, 900.
MORE FRAUDs.-Mr. Kyle, Secretary
the Harlem rail road company has issu
100000 in stock of that company. A
Mr.. Schuyler has defrauded the Mongatu
rail road of $4,000.
GREAT PANIC AND FAILUREs.-The abe
shocking disclosures produced a perfect pal
~ CtooLC Govoro1 ctoob bpoEorc "a ilod n
others were expected to do likewise. tn
was great excitement in Wal Street.
Charles T. Shelton, President of the E
pire Stone Dressing Company, had runaw
having in like manner defrauded that &C
pany of 100000.
WASHINGTON, July II
SENATE.-The discussion of the Homestt
Bill was resumed. Mr.. Seward introdu
!, the creed of the Know Nothings' in the
bate.
: Mr.. Clay declared that the passage Of
!, bill giving the public lands to aliens &
!, foreigners, would cause the formation {
!, controlling Native American party throu
out the Southern States.
, HoUsE.-The days was occupied in disc,
!, ing the River and Harbor Bill. No act
, was bad.
New York, July II. The check for Sc
: million of dollars was presented to-day
c the Sub-Treasury by the Mexican Minis
Mr.. Almonte, and promptly paid in golC
1t was deposited as follows: 100000
the Bank of Commerce 100000 in
y Bank of America 81, $780, 900 in the \
y chants Bank, 900 in the Bank of
York, and 100000 in the Phoenix b.
,, ORANGE COUNTY FLoUR.-A letter +
y Messrs. Rowland & Brothers, ofNorfolk,
= informs us that they received on the Sd
= slant a consignment of -four from this ecu
% which was passed as superfne. and soh