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THE FIGURE NINE.-A correspondent over
the signature of Ledger, sends Cincinnati ed
itor the following
have Just read in your paper what has often
before been published, respecting the curious
properties of the figure g. One of these proper.
ties is Of Importance to all book keepers and &C
countants to know, and which have never seen
published. accidentally 70 und out, and the
discovery to me, though it may have been well
known to others before, has often been Ofessen-
tial service in settling complicated accounts
1t is this:
The difference between any transposed num-
Der is always multiple of 6, for instance, sup.
pose an accountant or book keeper cannot prove
or balance his accounts-there is difference
between his debts and credits, which he cannot
account for; after careful and repeated addings
Let him then see if this difference can be diVi.
ded by 9, without any remainder. fit can, he
may be assured that his error most probably
lies in his having somewhere transposed figures
that is to say, he has put down 81 for 49, SO for
SO, &C., with any other transposition. The diff
ference of any such transposition is always a
multiple Of O.. The knowledge of this will at
ouce direct attention to the true source of error
and save the labor of adding up often long col
umns of figures. The difference between 90
and 20 is 60, or Z times 9, between SO and 80
is as, or times 9; and SC. on between any trans.
posed numbers.
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AddaiOael Europeais Intelligence per Niagara
at Boston


Baltimore, June s,
The British and North America Royal Mail
Steam Ship Niagara, Capt. JOHN LEIrrH, ar
rived at Boston on Thursday morning from
Liverpool rta Halifax and her mails were liz
medlately forwarded South.
Operations in the Baltic have at length com.
menced, Admiral Sir Charles Napier having
destroyed, after eight hours bombardmcnt, he
Russian Fortress OF Gusiaisyeru, at the entrance
Of the Gulf of Finland, opposite Revel. Fit
teen hundred Russians were taken prisoners.
The British Steam Frigate Tiger Capt. Hen
~ ". Gifard, which run aground some timo
since in the Bay IN the leighborhood OF Odessa,
and WAS captured by the Russians after gal
liant resistance, was afterwards burnt.
The Paris correspondence Of the London
Times, says that combined attack on the Cri-
mea by SEA and land had been concluded upon
by the allied forces at Consiantinople.
1t is reported from Vienna that Russia has
concluded a treaty with Persia, Bokhara and
khiva; and is to keep subsidiary force in
these States.
The Liverpool Northern Daily Times says
that large body Of Grenadiers are marching
to the frontiers OF Warsaw TO act either against
Austria or Prussia.
A despatch dated Constantinople the 18th ult,
says that the Russians are advancing from tho
Dobrudcha and have cut off communication
between Sistria and Varna as well as the seat
coast, and have done the same thing between
Varna and Schumla.
The English Division of Light Infantry at
Scutari received marching orders on the 18th
ult. Their destination is thought to be Varna.
The allied armies are in motion for the pur-
pose of cooperating with Omar Pacha, and
will form ,is reserve.
All thu Russian troops are marching o.
wards the Baltic provinces. 9
The correspondent of the London Times wri-
ting from Madrid under date of the 10Th ult.
says:
1.-The statement made by the Paris Patrie 10
heeffect that at a conference between Mr..
Soue and two Spanish Ministers the Black
Warrior affair had been settled, is totally false
and unfonnded. An interview took place, but
unfortunately led to no such desirable result
The question is far from adjustment so far as
regards ANYTHING that has been done here, and
my information on this head is positive"
A squadron of Spanish steamers is preparing
at Cadiz to sail for Cuba in July, and troops are
to leave this month for the same destination.
1t is reported that Commodore Perry has sue
ceeded in establishing friendly relations be-
tween the United States and Japan.
The Chinese insurgents, at the last account
were marching on Perkin.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-06-13

RE J. NJ. McInturff is now constructing
Carders Hydraulic Elevator in The counties of
Monroe, McMinn, Polk, Bradley Hamilton, Bled-
soc and Rhea. The water is raised from the
we'll by succession of zinc cups attached to a
Chain, which revolye round cylinder turned
by crank
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by the counsel for the defendant land tie prisoners
we're committed without bail uutil that time.
Mr.. Batchelder, who was killed, resided en-
| Front street, Charestown. His wife knew
nothing of his death until this morning. when
the announcement was made to her by a lady
who saw the account of the occurrence in the
morning papers. She CHANGED to be in the
| front yard, and Immediately tainted and was ia
ken into the house. He leaves no children.
The following was received by telegraph of
yesterdays doings.
Boston, May %, 10 P. M.-Col. Suite, the
owner of Burns, offers to sell him for 81, 200,
and the money has nearly all been subscribed.
There are about $500 persons in front of the
Court House, mostly idlers-E
Rev. Theodore Parker and Wendell Phillips,
have applied to the Police to protect their resi-
eued to revenge the death of Batchelder. No
demonstration has yet been made. The MILL
tary are still under arms in the City Hall.
Further Particulars-L Latest from the Boston
ABOLITION Riot.-The MILITARY under arms. de-.
Boston, May 2S,-The case of the fugitive
slave, Burns, has caused a Sabbath of great ex-
element in our usually quiet city, and continues
to agitate the public mind.
Indications of an organized attempt to lynch
the Rev. Theodore Parker, and Wendell Phil
lips, who are looked upon as the nstigators of
the recent outrages, has induced the. mayor to
detail police force for the protection Of their
persons and property. There has however been
no outbreak to day.
The Court House square was cleared last
night, and the Court House surrounded with
fence ropes.
A detachment of one hundred U. S. troops IRE
garrisoning the Court House, and two companies
of Boston military quartersd in the, City
Hall.
Handbills were circulated to-day denying the
report that Colonel Suite had sold Burns 1t
says he offered to sell him for 81 200, and the
money was raised and offered him, when be de-
manded more, and the bargain was broken,
though the Commissioners advised him to keep
it.
Printed notices were left in every church and
pulpit this morning, requesting the prayers Of
the congregation for the escape of Burns from
his oppressors.
The Abolitionists are very active in getting up
secret meeting. Large delegations are expected
from Salem, Worcester, New Bedford, and other
places tomorrow.
One thousands pistols, principally revolvers,
are said TO have been sold by the dealers in this
city on Saturday.
An infammatory printed circular, addressed
to the yeomanry of New England, has been cir
culated in the country towns by the Vigilance
Committee of Boston. The country people are
requested by it to come to the city to morrow to
witness the sacrifice and then 60 home and take
such actions as manhood and patriotism may
suggest
The funeral, of James Bachelor, whow was Kill
led during the riot on Friday night, took place
this afternoon. But none were present except
the immediate friends of the family.
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.RRETAL or TIE [. S. N4IL SEEK
SHfIs HERNANN.

DdItIIIUIti VuI5
The [. S. Mail Steam Ship Hermann, tr>sn
Bremen cia Southampton, arrived at New \ ork
on Thursday morning. Her latest dates from
London being onl, to the oath ult all the i'm
portsnt features oil her news are anticipated by
the Niagara at Boston.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-12-13

BETTER TINES. The New York Railroad Advo-
cate thinks that the present money pressure is fast
drawing to close, and that the financial troubles
of the country will soon terminate. 1t says, with
much truth:
"The heaviest foreign payments of the country
arc nov about made, $35, 100000 of gold having
been sent abroad since January 1st The Banks
have already contracted their loans some IL, 600 900
within few weeks in this city. The cotton is just
opening in, promising good crop and heavy re-
turns. Roads, costing sixty millions of dollars, will
have been brought into full use between January
1st 1854, and January Is, 1856 Our trading has
been pretty effectualy held up. The breadstuf and
provision product of the last season steadily
coming in end the effect of cutting off the Russians
supply of grain from other European nations, will
make the latter dependent on the United States.
The shipments of coal from Schuylkill county are
now going forward with great activity. Is there
not, in all observation-disclosures, promise of easier
times?"
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SENATE.

W EDNESDAY, Dec. D, lS04.
The Speaker called the Senate to order at 10 o..
clock.
A message was received from the House Of Com
with the Report of the President of the North
Carolina Railroad Company and Directors, with
proposition to print Proposition concurred in, and
the report referred to the committee on internal i'm
provementS.
Also, a message transmitting the report Of the
Superintendents of the Eunatic Asylum, with pro-
position to print Proposition concurred in.
The Speaker now announced that the hour had
arrived for the consideration of Mr. Grahams reso-
lutions and called Mr.. Boyd to the Chair. The res
olutions were read. For the resolutions see pro-
ceedings of yesterday
Mr. Clark proposed an amendment, which he af-
terwards withdrew. In the debate which ensued
Messrs. Graham and Eaton advocated the passage of
the resolutions, and Messrs. Clark, Winslow and
Bggs opposed their adoption. The question recur
ring on the passage of the resolutions presented
by Mr. Graham, was put, on motion OF MIR. Ashe,
on each separate one The first of which was un-
anmously adopted, and the second and third rejec-
The Speaker having resumed the Chair laid before
the Senate the following communication from Gov
Reid:
To the Honorable the General assembly
Of the State Of North Carolina:
hereby accept the appointment of Senator in the
Congress of the United States and in pursuance of
notice given yesterday, shall now cease to ex-
ercse the duties Of Executive and will deliver
the records and papers Of the Office to the Speaker
of the Senate. DAVID S. REID.
Executive Department,
Raleigh, Dec. 6, 1854.
A message was received from the House Of Com
mons transmitting the reports Of the North Carolina
Railroad Company, and the Board Of the Superin-
tendents of the Lunatic Asylum, which was ordered
to be printed. ...
On motion of Mr. Walker, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker presented q message from the Gov
ernor with q report from the Commissioner of the
Lunatic Asylum, which, motion of Mr.. Barringer,
| was sent to the Senate with proposition to print
The Speaker presented message from the Gov
ernor with the Chief Engineers repor. on the North
Carolina Railroad which, on motion of Mr.. Patter-
| son, was laid on the table.
Mr.. Barnes, of Edgecombe, presented q me rorial
praying for the establishment of . new County to
be called Wilson. Referred to the committee on
| propositions and grievances
| Messrs- j. II. Bynum and j. b. Headen presented
memorials on temperance, which were refen ed to the
| committee On propositions and grievances
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~ Henry A. Wise, the nominee of the Virginia
Democratic Convention has been notified of the fact,
and has accepted The struggle in the Staunton
Convention between his friends and those of Shell
ton F. Leake, was most animated, and at times an
cry. The Convention voted in accordance with the
Democratic vote of the State, and the last ballot
the vote follows: Wise "a, ,oS4, Leake 2s OO9.
Itis apparent that the Democracy of Virginia, if
they would ensure success in April next, must heal
their differences, and harmonze and act together
of old. Their cause is in much peril; but they
have great leader and their principles are as dear
to the people The contest will be fierce, and
the array of power on the other side most formida-
be yet We have great confidence that the old flag
ship will never surrender Mr.. Wise, it will be re-
collected, recently wrote a very eloquent and sea-
thing letter against the secret organization of Know
Nothings. He will give them quarters neither
will he allow them to put him in false position.
Let them beat him, if they can. Let Bolts &c head
him or-die.
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NUMBER 1852.

Mr. Smith presented q memorial from the State
Agricultural Society, respecting vicious dogs run.
nlng at large. Referred to committee on agrcul.
ture. -- |. -
Messrs. Craven and Mebane presented ,oe,,o-;.,.
on temperance, which were referred to the commit.
tee on propositions and grievances
The committee on private bills reported in favor
OF bill to pay tales jurors in the county Of arren
Mr. Jenkins wished the bill to be laid on the table
as general law on the subject was i'm progress :
Also, bills to pay jurors in Carteret and Cumber.
land counties, were, on melton, laid on the table.
Mr. Dortch, from the judiciary committee, to whom
was referred bill to establish nine Judicial Circuits
reported substitute with . Recommendation that it
pass.
Mr. Whitlock, from the committee on pronos;tions
and grievances, reported favorably on the bin for
opening public road at Fsher'r Gan Surrv county.
Mr. Dortch, from the committee on the Judiciary.
reported iavoraby on the bill to take the sense of
the people at the next election respecting the estab.
lishment of Penitentary. Read the first time and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Dortch, from the same committee reported
on resolution respecting the abolition of jury trials
IN tne county Courts, with request to be discharg
ed from its further consideration.
Mr.. Steele could not concur in the renort as hs
eonsideredjury trials in the County Courts mere
humbug.
Mr.. Dortch was also in favor of abelishinp iurv
trials in the County Courts and had only obeyed the
instruction of the committee in making this renort
the resolution respecting the abolition of imprison-
ment for debt, with a request to be discharged from
its further consideration.
discussion arose upon the course to be pursued
in the reception of the reports from committees.
Messrs. Steele and Barringer dissented from the
Speakers decision, which supported by Messrs.
Singeltary and j. G. Bynum.
Mr. Phillips, while agreeing with the Speaker.
thought necessary to take the sense of the House
upon P1 the question to have it finally settled.
The House supported the Speakers decision.
message was received from the Senate concurr.
ing in the proposition of the House print the re-
ports upon the North Carolina Railroad and Lunatic
Asylum.
The committee on Constitutional reform reported
in favor of bill giving the election of Justices of
the Peace to the people, and of paving them such
compensation as the General Assembly may direct
Read the second time and passed
Mr.. Steele presented resolution authorizing the
Literary Board to loan $4,000 to Laurenburg High
School. Referred to the committee on education.
MIR. Steele presented resolution instructing the
finance committee to inquire into the expediency cf
the County Courts appointing officers to receive the
| tax list Adopted.
The House then adjourned
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Gbt Stanbar6.
RALEIGH. SATURDAY. DEC. Q. 1854.
THE LEGISLATURE.


We refer our readers to the proceedings in anoth-
er column, from Tuesday to Wednesday, inclusive.
They will be found highly interesting.
An animated and interesting debate to ok place in
the Senate on Wednesday, the Resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. Graham the day before, in which
Messrs. Clark Graham, Eaton, Winslow, Bggs and
Thomas of Haywood participated. The second and
third resolutions, it will be observed rejected.
Mr. Speaker Winslow is, therefore, Acting Governor
of the State, being Speaker of the Senate as pro-
vided in the 10th section of the old Constitution
He will act as Governor until the Inauguration of
Mr. Bragg the 1st of next month. We were
not so fortunate to hear the debate but we learn
it was conducted with much ingenuity and ability
on both sides.
We are compelled by the pressure on our columns,
to omit the regular proceedings of Thursday. In
the House, that day, number of memorials
praying the passage of law to prohibit the traffic
in intoxicating liquors, were presented. They
referred. Mr. Caldwell, of Guiford introduced
bill to establish the Peoples Bank, with capital of
four millions of dollars Referred to the Committee
on Banking, and ordered to be printed. And Mr.
Shepherd introduced bill to re charter the Bank of
the State of North Carolina, which vas read and or
dered to be printed
In the Senate, on the same day, Mr.. Fisher, from
the Committee on Internal Improvements, reported
Resolution directing the Treasurer to pay over to
the North Carolina Rail Road Company, the balance
of the States subscription. Read three times and
ordered to be engrossed. Mr.. Fennen introduced a
bill to recharter the Bank of Cape Fear; passed first
reading, and ordered to be printed an referred
A Resolution, introduced by Mr.. Hoke, to request
the opinion of the Supreme Court to the true
construction of the Constitution in relation to the
Speaker of the Senate acting as Governor of the
State, was, after some debate, laid upon the table,
The special order of the day in the Senate, being
Mr.. Graham's bill concerning a Convention was
postponed till Monday next.
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rable means, and such only, whilst exating the con-
ditlon OF the Republic to assure to it the legitimate
influence and the benign authority of great exam
pie amongst all the powers of Christendom.
Under the solemnity of these convictions the
blessing of Almighty God is earnestly invoked to
attend upon your deliberations, and upon all the
counsels and acts of the Government, to the end
that, with common zeal and common efforts, We may,
in humble submission to the Divine WILL cooperate
for the promotion Of the supreme good of these
United States. a-..-
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, December 4, 1854
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GEN. CAss. The Washington Union says: "By
referring to report of the Senate's proceedings
yesterday, it will be that Gen. Cass was unan
mously chosen President pro tempore of that body.
In conferrng this honor upon Gen. Cass, the Senate
simply consulted their own dignity; and the coun-
try will learn with regret that the distinguished SEN
ator from Michigan accepted the office with the ex-
picit avowal that he would hold the same for only
one day." Mr. Bright was afterwards chosen Pre-
sident pro tenn.
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DIED,

At Smiths Hotel in this place, Tuesday evening last
Mr. John Lumsden of Fayetteville N c. aged apparent
y about S5 or 40 Mr. L. employed in selling
patent for stug horse collars and had been here but
short time. The best medical skill employed but in
vain-the summons had gone FORTH and among strang
ers he died We sympahze most sincerely with his
bereaved family May He who tempers the wind The the
shorn lamb, sustain and comfort them in this heavy az
fiction.-AskciUe Neps
In Caswel county, on Monday the 2Oth inst of disease
of the heart Qunton Anderson sOth year of his age
The deceased highly respected by all who knew him.
and leaves large circle of friends and acquainances to
mourn his loss.
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800 Acres of Roanoke Lands and a parcel of
Likely Negroes for Sale.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER WISHING TO DEVOTE HIS
Time earnestly to his profession offers for sale his
farm six miles above CASTOR in the county of Nohamp
ton, and State of North Carolina The farm is situated in
healthy and pleasant county, and in wealthy and intel
lgent neghborhood Upon the farm there an excellent
and well finished dwelling hosue; containing eight
rooms and every necessary and Convenient out houses
the subscriber having gone to considerable expense fit
ting and improving the place. expecting al the time to
acres flow grounds Uatua because crops seldom
ever BY eshets large portion Of the remainder
in its original growth hickory, DogwoOd ac The soil is
well adapted to the cultivation of corn wheat tobacco and
cotton and susceptible Of the highest state of mprov-
ment Inc subscriber has taken some pains to improve
his land, by dchng and the fertilizers The owner
of this farm has only the facilities afforded BY the wa
ters of the but the Railroads convenient
that he with breakfast home and dine in Raleigh
Petersburg, Norfolk In addition he has the
Of large manufacturing mill in hafa mile of his residence
portion # the upland has been highly manured and
seeded in wheat and winter oats another portion has upon
il good stand of clover The subscriber very anxious
to sell his farm and will do for the of 5000 dollars
and allow the purchaser oe years if he desrers it. An
ergetic and industrious with fifteen hands could pay
for in shorter period from the products of the farm
alone.
The subscriber for fair price would sell to the purchas
er ten or fifteen hands [young men and women.l
During the session of the Legislature address at
Raleigh, N. C. JNO b BYNUM
Dec. 1854 5-tf
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The NORTH CAROLINA ROAD. On and after Mon.
day next regular passenger trains will be run be-
tween Raleigh and Goldsboro. See notice in our
advertising columns We announce this with much
qualification. The great work goes steadily forward
We are now in communication with Wilmington,
and the county west IS far as Hillsborough will soon
be in communication also with our seaboard.
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W Thomas Rufin, Jr. Esq, of Rockingham,
was on Wednesday last elected by the two Houses
of the General Assembly, Solicitor for the 4th Ju-
dicial Circuit. Mr. Rufin is rising member of the
profession and during his brief period of service in
the office. (by appointment ofthe Court he has add
ed to his reputation. He will make faithful and
efficient prosee uting officer.
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NORTHERN MARKETS. Flour was firm in New
York on the 4th at ,$s4,-wheat dull, corn trifle
lower. Flour also firm at Baltimore wheat scarce
and no saes-sales of corn at slight advance Cot
ton dull in Petersburg at u cents-wheat in good
demand, corn dull.
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DR. BEALE-THE WEATHER.-Philadelphia Dec
5-The excitement in refersnce to Dr. Beale contin.
ues and the petition for his pardon receiving thou
sands of signatures.
The weather is very cold with some snow on the
ground.
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WAsHIScroS Drc a 1ss1

"AsHNGroN, Dec. 6, 1854.
SENATE. Mr. Adams introduced bill establish
ing a uniform rule of naturalization, and repeating
all laws relative thereto now in force After the
transaction of some other business of minor impor-
tance, the Senate adjourned.
House Mr.. Sellers resolution calling for infonua
ton relative to the meeting of American Ministers
at Ost.nd, was taken up. A motion to layit on the
table was negatived, ayes 72, noes 90. On motion,
the House reconsideIed the vote refusing to commit
the resolution to the committee foreign affairs
The Houre then adjourned.