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EXCAVATIONS AT HERCULANEUM

Our Neapolltan correspondent says: "As the season for excavating has in several spots drawn to close it will be we'll to give glance at what has been done within the last few months and at the altered position of the various scenes of antiquarian interest in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The excavations, which were renewed ln Herculaneum about year or two since have been continued, and the ground floor of the houses situated on the declivity leading to the sea are being Ibid open The recent re- suits, however, have been unimportant. At Pompeii the works were for long time sus- pended. A bronze statute of Apollo had been brought to light, little larger than life, Ro- man in style; 1t was found near the small thea ter. The excavations are now being prosecut- ed very feebly, but with view to discover the lower part of the boundary walls of the an- cient city. Feebly, however, as the works are conducted, the wonder is, not that so little is done, when it is considered that the entire re- venue of the country is insufficient for the main tenance of the army. The point of greatest interest, however, has been, and still continues to be Canosa, in Pugha-and the excavations of Greek tombs have been carried on under the able direction of Signor Carlo Bonucci.- These tombs are in the form of small chambers, decorated with columns and paintings. Here have been found objects of quite novel and in- teresting character, in arms, tea cottas, and glass; ornaments of gold, as necklaces bracelets, diadems, earrings, rings, cameos and vases which are remarkable for the beauty of their paintings, and the interest and the grandeur of the subjects. l have already spoken of the wonderful vase on which is represented the wars between the East and the West, or Asia and Greece, in which Darius is seated in the midst of his satraps, while various provinces of Asia, personifed by beautiful women, bring their offerings for the war; and only allude to it now for the reason have just seen some fragments of these beautiful productions of art. When l speak of fragments, it should be known that no part is wanting, and that the vase will be restored to perfection Signor Bonuc- ci returned to Conosa at the end of last month, in order to send over to the Royal Bourbon Museum at Naples all the wonders he had col lected. At Capua, too, something has been done in antiquarian research, and the result is that Samnitic tomb has been found. It is in the form of a chamber; on the walls are painted two young women, who are playing on the pipes, and other figures. Some black vases also were discovered here, with gilded orna- ments. as also rings and other ornaments in gold"
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@ Senator Douglas handsome house, in the neighborhood of the capitol, was struck by lighting in half dozen places during the storm. The fluid tore the plaster from several of the rooms, nine of which it entered, broke sundry windows, chandeliers, and done good deal of mischief. MT. Douglas says he has been burnt in effigy, hung in effigy, denounced by the clergy, and he IS now struck by lightning,-but he adds, wasn't at home. "-M T. Cypress.
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A PROFOUND SPEcULAT1oN.-The following dialogue is said to have occurred few days ago. on the Neutral Ground, where a pair of "colored pussons" were, like Lear with poor Tom in the play, discussing on the causes of thunder:
 "Dck, Ise like for you to indicate a pint dat's been lubricatin' in dis chile's crannum for dose sebral days-eber since I sweep dat physicum's shop up town, an heard dem cul- loquisin' on de subjec' of tallagraf1s."
 "Wall, MT. Sneese, profound de question:"
 "Well, MT. Dick, Ise want you to conform your hon'able sarbent what am de pollyoso- phical reason ob de perspicuous quantity ob de 'lectricum fluid bein' so consmallifed dis year?''
 Wh-wh-what's dat-I don't understand all dem are big words you's larnt from dem ar law yers and pol'ticianers"
 "Well, sah, does ye understand dis den? Where has all de lightnin, what has been SC perfuse heretofore, gone to dis year?'
 II gibs dat complexed qustion up, Mr. Sneeze"
 "You gibs it up?''
 "Yes, yes, you's too larned for dis chile."
 "Why, it's all done gone into tallergraff wires ' Va! ya!ya
The true Democrat., 1854-09-06

GTA lady, walking with her husband on the beach, inquired of him the difference be- tween exportation and transportation "Why, my dear," replied he, Eff you were on board wonder vessel, you would be exported, and l should be truraspoyted.o
The true Democrat., 1854-09-06

WHOLESALE BUTCHERY AT GREENvILLE BUTLER COUNTY, ALABAMA.-The Mobile Tri- bune states, on the authority of letter from Greenville, Butler county, that in general melee on Monday last, Felix Gaford had his throat cut and died the day after J. Williams and John Caldwell were both cut up shocking ly and are probably dead, and Wm. Williams, Frank Gafford and Henry Caldwell were all seriously wounded
The true Democrat., 1854-09-06
SHAVING SALOON.

Somewhere in the South, a sable knight of the lather and brush was performing the ope- ration of shaving a Hoosier with a very dull razor.
 Stop" said the Hosier, that won't do." 'What's the matter boss?''
 ''That razor pulls"
 'Well, no matter for dat, sah. If de handle on de razor don't break, de baird's bound to come off,
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N o T IC E.

NO T c E. W our Customers and Citizens of Little Il Rock generally. Finding it dificult mat Ter to collect our bs have necessarily determined 10 discontinue the system of shaving by the month after the lst day of October, 1854.
 E. L. BRADLEY,
 J. HOPSON, ! Barbers
 NJ. RICHISON. Aug. 30, '54 If mg and Gazette please copy
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thority of the provisional government, seem enough.
 And all this, if the present European war lasts another year, MT. Mitchell tells us will surely" be-attempted
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or" Wife," said the victim of a jealous rib, one day." l intend to go to camp meeting on Tuesday evening, to see the camp break up.'
 think you wont," replied she
 "pll go if see ft'' You'll sec. its you do go.''
 He did not go-probably on account of the rain.
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or We find the following announcement ir

VF We find the following announcement in Washington paper:
 The National Era, the famous anti-slavery organ of this place, has suspended its daily is sues and will hereafter be published weekly. The editor says: "The daily has fallen far short of defraying its own expenses-much far ther short of it, indeed, than was anticipated and its publication will not probably be resum- ed next winter, unless there be manifested will to support it." This does not look as if the cause of abolitionism was fourishing when de- cidedly the best, and the only respectable jour- nal they possess IS not adequately supported
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JA Divine, once praying. said 70 Lord give us neither poverty nor riches," and paus- ing solemnly moment he added, especially po- verty
The true Democrat., 1854-09-06
SILKS! SILKS!!

nE nnest, and best, and largest stock of SILKS L ever brought to this market, imported 5y tele August 90, 1854 D. MANnF1,s
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TERMS OF ADVBR TIsIN@,
] Q B W Q R X

ou facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work pc by printing establishment in the
 we nave pocured at cost of sixteen hundred do
 one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing achines which and at very low prices. ''~
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Difference in favor of the Texas route,

Difference in favor of the Texas route,
 or 56 per cent. $42, 900 .0OO
 This calculation assumes that Houston would be the westernmost point to which railroads would eyer extend, if the Pacific schemes had not been entertained. That such is not the case appears from the fact that a company have commenced, and will probably complete, the next two years, road from that city to Austin, which will bring the railroad within 1000 miles of the point designated. But this is not all The road from Austin to Fl Paso del Norte
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SCOI,RING AND RENOVATINC

THE undersigned offers his services to the public
 as Scourer and Renovater of Broad-cloths, Silks. Kid Gloves, etc., etc.
 Only patronize and the most perfect satisfaction is promissed. Main and Rock street above Mr. Dot ters jeweler store. L. GOUNART. Aupust g. 1854. 3m
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AUCTION ROOM-J. ID. FITZGERALD.
 AuCtiOneer.

A T s. Johnson's store next door to S. Jasephs old A stand, Main street, Little Rock, Ark
 Particular attention paid to selling Merchandise, Furniture, Horses, etc., at Auction private sae.- A share of public patronage is solicited
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IT. RRADRURY.

House and Sign Painter and Glazier;
 TMITATOR' of Fancy Woods and Marble; Paper | Hanger etc. Paint shop adjoining his residence oh Mulberry street, Little Rock. July 26, 1S54 1y
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THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE
 UNIVERSITY of the STATE of MO.

August 23, 1854. lot
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PRESLEY EWING.

The two houses of Congress adjourned yesterday until
Monday next after the death and character the amened
Presley Ewing of Kentucky, had been duly announced
There was something In the and in the genius Of
that young and noble spirit which, during his service in
Congress endeared all parties him and his sudden
DEATH in the very morning Of life has been the cause Of
the deepest regret in every circle Eminent in social
quality, thorough scholar, polished gentleman and a
devoted friend he object of singular regard and
esteem The speeches delivered this melancholy
sion in the House will be read with the deepest interest
Mr. Cox and Mr. Bristow, of Kentucky Mr.. Latham, Of
California and Mr. Smith, of Alabama, successfully ad-
dressed House with touching eoquence The speeches
in the Senate by Mr. Thompson, Of Kentucky, and Mr.
Badger of North Carolina worthy of the subject and
of themselves W. cannot refrain abiding TO the remarks
of Mr. Latham, the youngest member Of the Houst, and
Mr.. Ewing's intimate friend. The grace, pathos, and
beauty OF this memento will strike every reader, and
we wish all could have the effect produced upon
the House when this eloquent tribute 10 gallant and
accomplished gentleman pronounced by this gifted
young member from California These speeches will be
given in next issue.
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ay j. G. MCGUIRE, Auctionesr,

nELIGHTFUL RESIDENCE IN LAFAYETTE SQUARE AT
public salc.On Monday afternoon, December H. O'Clock
premises shall sell aI valuable desirable residence
lately occupied by Thomas Richie, deceased, adjoining the
Of W. w Corcora eq and fronting soah Lafayette Tor
Presidents) square.
81 inches street,
back 81 inches alley 20 WIDE oppO
side Of which stands stable 8 feet by a. belonging the
premises
The house first elias. double building, built in the sub
accommodations large family dis
posed entertain. Apart from the main house oubuid-
ing accommodation ofservants, &c.
Further particulars deemed disposed
purchase will examine for themselves, property
9 known. IA
third the balance payable in equal install
from day Of snlc, with thereon,
by OF
and deed OF trust on The premises,
JAS. q. MCGUIRE,
Dec Id Auctoneer.
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OF FICIA l..

DEhARrsKNr OF STATE,
Washington, December 7, 1854.
information received this department. through
United States consul Vera Cruz Of the death OF Robert
ton, late United consul Mazauan, Mexico.
Also, Of William Foster citizen of the United lately
siding in the State of New Leon Mexico.
Information has been received from the United States
Caao, OF death Of following Americas
Bella Vista Hospital in that city, viz;
John Haro late Of ship Ba,imore,
Hiram Dawson, isie Of ship Inez.
abraham Wilson, late OF ship Joanna,
Arthur Waity, late of ship Pelican state
g. w. Games, (colorcd,) late OF ship Lancashire,
Francis Hall, colored) late of ship H,gh Birkbead.
VIM Hogue, (of lpdiana) late OF ship Queen OF the Clip
pers.
George Hood, (of Indiana late OF ship Kate Hays
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PROPOSED COMMISSION FOR PRIVATE CLAIMS.

PROPOSED COMMISSION FOR PRIVATE CLAIMS.
II gives much pleasure TO state that Hon. Mr. Brod-
head of Pennsylvania introduced bill into the Senate
on Wednesday last establish board Of commissioners
for the examination and adjustment private claims We
have not seen the bill but have that confidence in
Mr. Brodheads foresight that feel assured that it has
been so framed and guarded that it will fully meet the
pectaons of the country We know of measure before
Congress of greater Importance mperatvely de-
manded by the growing necessities of the country, than
the establishment of such commission as has been asked
for Private claims against the government are steadily
increasing in number and have already reached such an
preclude the hope of their settlement so Tar as the
action of Congress is concerned before lapse OF time so
extended as would fatal the just expectations of their
holders can other remedy for what is now re-
garded great and growing evil for very large class
Of nertoriou citizens than in the plan proposed by Mr.
Brodhead which, if adopted will entitle him not only to
the gratitude Of those Immediately interested but to the
thanks of the whole nation.
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BY II T. l. + q II A II ii /.

New YonK, Dec. Tx Governor Wood, of Cleveland,
Ohio has concluded to resign his office United States
consul to Valparaiso.
McQuicken, the deautng teller Of the Ocean Bank, in
this city, arrested this morning..
Mr. Sacket the receiving teller of the Market Bank has
been ascertaned be deauer the of $25 O0O
Up this time there tdings of the steamer Union
from Southampton fully due The report Of her being
below last night premature.
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aarkets.

New YoHK, Dee. Flour has advanced IL cents; 5000
barrels brands sold SO 37 southern brands SO co
49, Wheat is duh and prices unchanged. 10000 bushels
mixed sold at 90 cents Cotton is dull Stocks remain
quiet.
ss % Wheat advanced-0O00 bushels white sold at
81 30 So; red brings ST 50 81 95 10000 bushels
white corn sold at rs cents yellow sells at s359 cents.
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i,i.OAIxS, Gioaks, N coustgumcDt-We have had
importer New York the entire balance
stock of velvet clo,h and satin oaks of which
sha them only three days would
ladies cali early and handsome cloak
much less shan the usual prices, - -.
Zee 6-atif CGAGETT, NEWTON, MAY X co.
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Dec o-suf

MEMBERS Of Congress md strangers visiting the
MI CITY are respectfully hand very
large the latest styles of rich silk and other
kinds o dress goods
New style Paris cioaks in velvet satin, and cloth
work evening dress goods,
light material
Elegant W an coored Canton Grape shawls
Cashmere long shawls, good bordsred scarh
Maltese Vacncnnes Gmpure and English thread laces and
edgings
Black lac for trimmings
All kinds of fine white goods
Silk, thread, and cotton hosiery
gloves, best velvet in black desirable
colors
Undervcsfs Of ladies M gentlemen
Pine Welsh and English habnels
Linen cambria, embroidered, stitched bandkerches
Fine inen collars and bosoms
will be- sold lowest cash prices,
earnestly solicit all OF good articles nj To-"
prices to examine before making their purchases
CLACETT, NEWTON, MAY, Co.,
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and 9ih street
Dec Stiff
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nrEANeoAT AsHoRE-The steamer Baltimore the
southern line broke her machinery and went ashore, half
way between here and Aquia creek, Wednesday morn
Jug Her situation not known until the same eve
ns when boat went TO her assistance and took of the
passengers and mails. No one injured. The extent
W ue damage 20 the boat is not known
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THE sOULE CORRESPONDENTS.

- another part Of the paper this morning will be found
le correspondence transmitted by the President to Con-
ses on Monday as relating to the late difficulty between
Hon. Mr.. Soue and the French government 1t win be
read with great interest
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PANoRAMA or New YoRx ory.This Gne work of art
has visited by several Thousands Of citizens and all
are pleased with II closes its exhibitions here next Satu
day evening at Odd Fellows Hail. Seventh street. To-day
and tomorrow exhibits in the afternoon, at o'clock
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NOOKING.-C GAUTIER house Of his
6rrtciass French cook SO day Marketing and
thing furnished for dinners
Dec s-3 9. GAUTIER. asa Penn
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WEsrERs mApE-Yhe receipts Of hogs far at Cincin-
natl $4,000 short of last year. Prices firm at
81 IS. Exchange is plenty and dull The weather is very
cold, and If Is freezing hard
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NAYAkWe learn that the United States steamship Ful-
@ Lieut. Mitchell commanding, which has been for some
Us at the Washington navy-yard undergoing repairs,
VIII proceed TO Norfolk Friday or Saturday prepare
V'y 10 her departure on a distant cruise
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TOR RENT.A house l3th street, between
and NJ containing eight kitchen Rent per month";
sl5. Apply No t2s stree, between i3th and l+lb to
Dee. s-da MRS X RICHARDSON,
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accredited to the Spanish through France
his place OF Official duty This recognised beyond doubt
ms principle of the law of nations interesting to every
country because its denial would seriously embarrass the
maintenance of diplomatic missions whose influence in
promoting peace and preserving good relations in the am
ly OF nations is universally acknowledged
communicated TO Mr.. Soule, at London my CORES
pondenee with the Emperors government; and on the
morning OF the 9th instant he arrived in Paris and left
the nth Tor Bordeaux where he expects 10 find the Uni
ted States steamrgate San Jacno in which he will take
passage for Spain.
have the honor to be- very respectfully your obedient
servant J. Y MASON
Hon VIM l. MARCY, Secretary of State.
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DEcLSED--Judge Douglas declined public reception
which rendered to him by the citizens or New Or
leans.
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Minister Mason 10 Drouyn de FHuyS.

LEGATION DIES ETATs UNs
PARIS, October 27, 1854
Mr. DRouyS DE L'HuYs Minister Foreign Affairs:
SIR: have received information that the oath inst
Mr. Soult his arrival at Calais from the shores OF Eng
land notified by police officer that orders had been
given by the imperial that he should not be
permitted to enter France and that by these orders he
compelled to return to England where he remains
Mr. Soule is citizen of the United States accredited
an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenpotentiary from
his country the court of Spain He had, in executing
the orders of his government visited Paris and London
and was returning his post Madrid by the most
and convenient through the territories of France
when he was thus arrested in his journey. He had re
ceved no notice of the determination of the Emperor gov
eminent to deny him privilege awarded by all nations
citizens or subjects of friendly powers travelling under
their protection and especially those who clothed will
the sacred character of public ministers for he actu
ally arrested in his journey hours before received
the limitations regard TO him which you DID me I'M
honor to give in the afternoon of the oath instant
Ifauthorzed by the Emperors government 1t cannot bu
be regarded by the and people OF the United
States not only most unusual and humating act to
wards the minister personally but national ndignit
of very grave character only be exenuated by facts
tablished by conclusive proof Without waiting for spe
cia instructions that effect regard my imperativ
duty hasten ask for what of my fellow
citizens chosen by my country as representative 10 for
eign power has been treated while relations of amt
and peace exist and cherished by the United State
with France My government will be filled with painful
anxiety until satisfactory information in reply to this in
qury be communicated. cannot but hope that you
exceency will furnish with such explanations as ma
relieve the minister from the position IN which he has thu
been placed and which VIII enable to aay the unpeas
feelings which the intelligence of this occurrence vii
occasion in the United States
| avail myself of this opportunity 10 your ex
cellency the assurances of the high consideration wit
which am your humble and obedient servant
| J. Y MASON
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EAI. ESrATE KENNEDYiS real estate office bas been
IL IOh and Pennsylvania
Bank purchased Sold and rented
Houses, furnished and unfurnshed, for sale or rent
b-d3f
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EN- RIA l. N E w ..

DRAWING TO A CLosE-The New York Tribune says that
the engagement with Madame Grs and Sgnor Mario for
the opera the Academy of Music will positively close
after three nights viz: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday,
the patronage of the public having fallen far short of the
sum required to maintain the engagement for twelve
nights,
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DECIDED HrT.-Thc best shit in the last number of
Punch at Prussia In auson TO the practice at Lon
don theatres of admitting persons at haprice after the
performance is partly over he says Theatre of War
Prussia is waiting till hafprice begins"
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DEArH-The Nashua Telegraph notices the death o
John Louis Clark esq, formerly law partner of the late
Charles g. Atheron and afterwards in business in Bos
ton and employed in various capacities in Europe.
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and Selden, Wishers, " Co.'S
HAMILTON c. FAINT,
Dec I-s,d No. a32 Penn. avenue,
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Treasury Department, N. c.,
November IL, 1854.

0EALED PROPOSALS will be received at this ONCE until ten
o'clock goth of embe next for The purchase OF
900 i'm bonds North Carolina, under
~ for the Weldon and CASTOR rail
road and for the navigation Of the NSuse and
Tar rivers They exempt from
ton ior purpose They will bear date the M Of July 1884,
will attached for tho interest
per Annum payable the first days Of January and
July Boil, interest and principal will be payable at the
Bank of New York, unless where the
purchaser prefers them payable the This State
OIL 900 each. Parties bidding Will
endorsed Proposals for North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina Thy will
Also state in what Kind ey propose pay will
opened goth December the OF the gov
president Bank OF State Of North Carolina The under
the right Of accepting such bids In whole or IN part
as he State Successful bid
informed Of the acceptance OF their
bids, with the accrued
of July the credit the treasurer OF
North Carolina This depose made in the Bank Of the Re-
public Bank Of the State Of North Carolina, or the
bank Fear, Raleigh Documents showing the great re-
sources of the OF her indebtedness
application this ONCE to Mcsrs Brown DeRos
seu, city OF New YORK -. ,..,nu,
Nae A--d,d Public Treasurer of North Carolna.