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At Edenton, the morning of the 18th ns Dr. James
Iredell Sawyer in the 23d year of his age.
In the death of the deceased his family have indeed
practice of Medicine and gave early promise of beeoine
skful and distinguished bis profession His prospects
aftering and such sustained himself with
dignity of character Kind and gentle in his disposition
polite and courteous in his manner kind and aeconate
son. he universally beloved and esteemed Long will
his memory be cherished in the hearts of his many friends
who respect aud esteem his virtues and mourn his early
death. = - T.
In Duplin county the morning of the 2lst August
Robert Henry infant Of Geo. W and Mary Middleton
aged months and 1s days. Nst :
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CORRECTION. In Judge Settles letter of resigna-
ton published days ago. our compositor inser-
ted the word sincerity, instead of anxiety. The
sentence should read, 81 believe that my resigna-
ton, at this time, will not produce any injury to the
public SERVICE it is hoped that some other gentle
man can be prevailed on to accept the office who
may bring to the discharge of its duties more ability
but will say not deeper anxiety than L have al
ways felt to do right"
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APPREHENDED RESURRECTION CUBA. A private
letter of late date from Havana, by the steamer Gov
ernor Dudley, to gentleman in Charleston, states
the Apprehension of an instruction in Spain forms
the chief topic of conversation and great
element. The people seem to be preparing for it,
and are less respectful towards the mother Govern
ment. The Captain Generals proclamation does not
receive the respect extended towards his previous
pronuncamentos Many of the most wealthy fam-
lies experimenting trouble preparing leave the
Island and take up their abodes here and in other
parts of the States.
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SUDDEN DEATH.

On Tuesday last, about two o'clock, p NJ, Ben
nett Blake, son of the Rev. B. T. Blake, of this
City, when on his way to Mr.. Lovejoy's Academy,
fell suddenly upon the pavement and in few mo-
ments expired. His death is supposed to have been
caused by disease of the heart. He was a lad of
remarkably correct and studious habits.
large concourse of persons, including his school
companions, attended his funeral on Wednesday eve
ming in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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McILWAINE, SON & CO.,

McILWAINE, SON & CO.,
GrOcers and Comm sion M erchants,
PETERSBURG, VA,
offer FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST RATES TO
Opunctual customers
1900 bbls Coffee, Crushed and Powdered Sugar.
50 hhds. N. o. and p R. Sugar.
$50 hhds. Us. and Barrels Molasses
$50 bags Rio, Lagura and Java Coffee.
1900 kegs Nails of approved brands.
100 tons Swedes, English and Ref Iron.
1900 Sides good and G. D. Hemlock Sole Leather-vih
general assortment of goods usually kept by them
ALSO. .
100 tons best Peruvian Guano.
40 Mexican Guano.
Petersburg, August II, 1854. 1O36-w4w
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by his wife; Sidney Webster, Esq., his private Sec
retary the Secretary of War, and the Marshal of
the District of Columbia have made arrangements
for leaving the city to-day, for Baltimore, their
way to Cape May, Old Point or Capon Springs (the
exact place, we learn, not having been yet deter
mined,) to spend few days.
Washington Sentinel, Aug 90.
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The Toronto (Canada) Colonist saws ::

eve are informed that no less than eight persons
have been admitted into the Lunatic Asylum in a
state of insanity occasioned by consuming quantities
of camphor to prevent cholera. Some of them car
ried it about in their pockets and kept from time to
time eating small quantities of it. Others took it
dissolved in brandy In all cases where it was ia
ken in any quantity, it produced insanity. 1t is a
fact well known that comparatively small quantity
of campher will set dog mad, and that he will soon
afterwards die"
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The LIQUOR LAM New HAvEN.-New Haven,
Conn.,, August 81. great meeting was held here
this afternoon, for the purpose of appointing liquor
agents. and for designating the quantity of liquor to
The opposers of the law resisted all action, and a
vote to adjourn carried by them-eeven hun
dred and fifteen against against ten hundred and six
ty The friends of the law said they had large
majority present if their friends had not been crowd
ed from the doorway by the presence of rowdies.-
Their opponents deny that this was so.
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Casters ssPatent,, Wagon 10 Dump.

Castor's ssPatent,' Wagon 10 Dump.
is MY INTENTION TO HAVE ON EXHIBITION
at the approaching State Agricultural Fair the above
named Justly celebrated Wagons These Wagons are SUI
PeIior TO any Wagon now possessing they all
OF the road Wagon and the Dumping Cart
combined they should be every farm in The State
State County, or shop" rights to manufacture are offer
More information may be obtained by addressing post.
PAID j. NJ. WAGNER,
AGO.. ., -. Raleigh, N. c.
1AsguSt 81, 1854 81-tlsth0ct.
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THE STATE FAIR. The North Carolina State Fair
will be held near this City the 18th of October
next Is it not time that our citizens were making
arrangements to accommodate the large number of
persons who will be present? Arrangements should
be made, and the fact made known at once, so that
may be deferred from coming under the ap-
apprehension of want of accommodation
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EAsroN, Aug. 81, 1854. A Democratic County
dance was very large, and the gathering very lar
monious. Strong resolutions were passed in favor
of the State and National administrations, and also
in favor of the Nebraska and Kansas bill. The meet
ing was addressed by Senator Brodhead and Cover
nor A. II. Reeder, of Kansas
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FALL OF A BRIDGE WITH THIRTY PERSONS ON
The Troy N. Y, Budget says: On Tuesday morning
as double wagon containing number of persons
from the nail factory, who were out on blackberry
excursion, crossing over the Poestenkil, on the
Poestenki and Berli& plank road one side of the
bridge gave way, precipitating some thirty in num-
ber wagon horses &c.. into the river, fall of some
ten feet nearly all the party were more or less in
jured, but none seriously, except James Peabody,
who has both his thighs broken
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Mr.. RENcHER RECOVERING. We learn from Hon.
W. S. Ashe, by telegraph from Washington City,
that Hon. Abraham Rencher, who has been confined
there for several days by serious Illness is BETTER
and Is considered out of danger. This information
will be gratifying to Mr.. Renchers friends
in Chatham and elsewhere
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AN OPPOSITION TO THE Know NoTHNGs. The
Churchman (organ of the High Church Episcopal
ans) published in New York, comes out in strong
three columned leader, denuncatory of the Know
Nothings and calling upon the good and patriotic of
all classes to set their faces against any and all such
organizations. 50 -
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HIGH PRICE FOR MULES On Monday last, at
Georgetown, KY, ninetysix yearlng mules, belong
ing to j. F. Paine of Scott county, sold to W.
Rogers of Bourbon, for $llO each. T. F. MARI, for
two prime mules, paid 1921 each. -
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~ We are requested by B. F. Moore, ESQ.,, to
state that he will be unable to attend the next terms
of the Superior Court in the Counties of Pitt and
Martin, being detained by his engagements here as
Commissioner for Revising the Statutes.
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eW- Attention is invited to'the communication of
Mr. Wiley, Superintendent of Common Schools, in
our paper of to-day. -,-
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!, FROST. The Rayenna, Ohio, Democrat says !:
"Quite smart frost was visible in this region on
Friday morning last On Monday the thermometer
stood % in the shade. - - 8
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LATETT FROM EUROPE. We have the latest intelIi-
hgence by the steamer Europa, which arrived at
New York on Wednesday,
Cotton has declined one-eight pence no change
in breadstuffs.
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HARPER AND PUTNAM. We have received from
MI pomeroy the September Nos. of these valuable
periodicals.
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NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE
IL HIS TRACT OF LAND, lying in Edgecombe county
on the west side of Swift Creek and four from
ties Depot containing seven hundred and sxtysx acres
with about four hundred now in good state of cult
vation the low land that is not drained be-
nienty that which has been it contains plenty of
good mud convenient for composng The said land has
Dwelling House. out houses gin house and screw, and
house for Overseer with first wells of water
The tract of land is level any in the neghbor-
hood and both houses elevated and considered
healthy and venture to healthy any in the
county.
SAMUEL MARSHBOURN
August %, 1854. lO78-lOtw&sWpd
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Letter from Mr. Harding.

nv, New YoRK, Aug. "a, 1854
WIN. ID WIILIAAs-Dear Sir Upon examination of pur-
already made for Fall and Winter Trade find the
more than usually attractive We shall ntru-
Tnee variety OF new styles of Coats Pants and Vests
Our imporations of Cloths Cassneres and yesns are
nearly complete. The steamer Arabia" daily expected
supply. - INV iN'' eesaH'
You are hereby instructed to close the Stock of Sum-
room for the New GooDs = - 1870 " -'
The entire assortment will be opened by the 18th Septr
Yours hastily,
~ E. L. HARDING.
sSs Register and Weekly Post COPY
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HALL STOCK OF FANCY GOODS w would
respectfully beg leave to my friends and
the trade generally, that receipt of nv FALL
STOCK of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FANCY GOODS"
consisting of all kinds of goods usually kept in my line Of
business together with large lot of clocks newest
and most desirable patterns which prepared to offer
at unusually low prices to cash and punctua customers
DUDLEY NICHOLS, Agent
Sycamore street.
Petersburg Aug. 25 1854, 1OS7-w3w
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stock for the State FairIf
EOERSONS WHO INTEND TO EXHIBIT STOCK OF
any kind at the North Carolina State Fair in October
next VIII please to address JERE Nixon Esq., Chairman of
Me committee Of arrangements and kind of stock
ana how many they intend offering for exhibition This
Will be but little trouble intend showing stock
at the Fair and it necessary that Committee of
should know nearly possible what viii
be the number Of stock of various kinds be entered
Raleigh, August o. 1854 so
~ City papers please copy.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PARTNERSHIP IN
~ THE ROCKY MOUNT MILLS. The late firm of Bat
tie Son having been dissolved by the death of s.
Battle the undersigned Surviving Partner will proceed
at once to wind the business He therefore, desires all
to make immediate payment.
While closing the affairs of the said Partnership he
will sell Yarns for cash only.
W. 8. BATTLE
Surviving Partner of Battle & Son.
August IS, 1884. soE2m.
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New ORLEANS, August 26. By an arrival here
to-day, we have Mexican dates to the 18th. Count
Boulbon and other French officers have recently
arrived at Mexico. They charged with taking
part in the rebellion, and sentenced to be shot
on the 18th. Another government victory is report
cd. Nothing has been heard from Alvarez.
general failure of the crops is reported, and
great fears entertained of a famine.
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SAVANNAH, Aug. %. There were twelve deaths
here from Yellow Fever on Friday and eight on
Saturday
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BANGOR, Me-, Aug. %. The drought still continues,
and the fire in the woods is spreading with fearful
rapidly.
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PETE. PEPPER, q CO,

,..- Wholesale GrOcerss
FOR VARDLNG AND COMMISSION MFR CXAA
PORTSMOUTH, VA.
A LII BUSINESS ENTRUSTED TO THEM WILL
N punctually attended to-
Persons with whom not acquainted, wishing &C
forwarded by us, must send the money to Office
find great difficulty in collecting small debts seattle
throughout the country.
July go 1854 l039--3my
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NEW ORLEANS, August ~. New cases of yellow
fever reported but the number is mot sufficient
to cause alarm.
MOBILE, August 81. The health of the city is
good Business of all kinds very dull
SAVANNAH, Aug. g. The yellow fever is on the
increase. Great alarm prevails.
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MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B. LEWIS, formerly of Franklin Co., n. c.
DR.. PErroN KING, of Piekens Co., Ala.
A. n. Lewis. our authorized agent of Raleigh N e.
June 6, 1854. So
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a. T COST Ito MAKE ROOM FOR LACE FALL
Aand Winter Stock, will sell many good and desra-
BILE articles at nett cost. Among them
Fancy Colored Cloth Coats,
Fine Tweed do.
French and American Cashmere Pants,
Fancy Silk Vests &C., &c.
These are all of good styles and well made.
E. L. HARDING.
Aug 23d, 1924. 79--
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and mind we approve of it, in letter and spirit
That all men have natural and indefeasible
right to worship the Almighty God according
to the dictates of their own consciences that
no man can of right be compelled to attend,
erect or support, any place of worship, or to
maintain any ministry, against his consent
that no human authority can, IN any case chdt-
ecer, control interfere cith tie rights Of CON
science; and that no preference shall ever be
given by law to any religious establishment or
modes of worship
In religion, as in politics, "error of opinion
may be safely tolerated, so long as reason is
left free to combat it, In maintaining this
principle, we do SO, not because an advocate
or apologist of Catholics or Infdels, any more
than sympathizer with Whigery, Pro-Slavery
Democracy, or Slavery-P ropagandism.
We have denounced again and again the
dogmas concerning papal authority, proclaimed
in such papers as the Boston Pilot and New
York Freeman's Jo,nndAthe scandalous SYM
patty with foreign Despotism manifested by
the Jesuits in this country their odious assaults
upon our common school system, and their
efforts to maintain a distinct nationality among
Irish Catholics, so as to bring them to bear as
separate force upon the elections. What we
have done, we shall do again-for we pander
to no influence hostile to Human Liberty. But,
while we do this, we shall take good care that,
in defending the Cause of Freedom, we Weld
to no assumption subversve of its fundamental
r;noiDlnc
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our memory serves, is the only public man that
has ever relied upon this now almost forgotten
dogma Of our great Warrior President, as a
rule Of conduct for himself"
As the Llteliige,,ccr is such stickler for au-
thority, We invite its editors to 20 back half a
century in our history, and read the following
passage which occurs in Letter from THOMAS
JEFFERSON to JoHN ADAMS, dated September
18th, 1904:
" 1on seem to think it devolyed on the
Judges to decide On the validity of the Sedi-
giren them the right to decide for the E1ec,aire,
more than the Ezecutice to decide for them.
Both magistrates are equally independent IN tie
spheres Of action assigned TO them.
The Judges, believing the law constitutions
al, had right to pass sentence of fine and i'm
prisonment, on Mr.. Calender, because the
power was placed in their hands but the Elk
ecutive, believing the law to be unconstitution-
al, were bound to remit the execution of it, be-
cause the power has been confded to them by
the Constitution. That instrument meant that
the coordinate branches should be checks on
each other but to give one a right to control
the other, not only in It's own sphere of action,
but in their respective spheres, would make it
despotic.''
clearer statement of the Principle announc-
ed by Mr.. Summer, and more conclusive rea-
son in support of it, cannot be presented. The
Massachusetts, Senator sustained by such au-
thOrities as Jefferson and Jackson, need not
fear to be confronted by that gigantic form .
to which the Iatettigencer so magniloquenty al
ludas
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TROUBLE IN VIRGINIA.

The old party which has so long controlled
public affairs in Virginia is good deal
troubled. Discussions have sprung up in It's
ranks and it finds it difficult to reconcile the
claims Of the numerous competitors for the @u-
bernatorlal nomination. Some insist on the
introduction of the two-ihrds rule IN the Con
ycntion Soon Ia be held, for the purpose of ex-
tinguishing the hopes of the more prominent
aspirants, and compelling the selection of
new man. Then there are antagonstic inter
esls between Eastern and Western Virginia To
be adjusted. Others, anxious to deal death
blow to Senator Hunter, propose to Introduce a
resolution condemning his Land Bill passed at
the last session of Congress. The Eaguire,
denounces this as most miSchievous movement.
and, in view.or the alarming dissensions, threat
ems martial law.
" If we tolerate hcreSy and characterization.
decentralization and defeat will be the conse-
quence. In a crisis of unusual peril. the severe
sway OF maFtiat taw is essential to the safety oil
the army. The Democracy are encompassed
by many foes and vexed bv much strife. Shall
we relax discipline? Shall we suffer every
man to go his own way, rs caprice or treaehery
may suggest Or shall we drd1r tigAt the scrcu
Of party, and endot a rigid conformity to ancient
HSGgesE The Democracy must consider and
settle these things. A struggle is before us,
and we cannot afford to neglect any precautions
essential 10 success
Meantime, the Know Noihings are busy At
work, and the Wings are aiiliating with them
and their coalition evidently arouses the appre.
tensions Of the old dynasty.
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BOTH, UNsOUND.

The Richmond (Va.) Enquirer, in 'T'half of
the Administration Party in the So tn, has
lately Illuminated bull Of excommt lication
against General Cass, because he h ids that
the Constitution of the United States oes not
carry Slavery into United States Territories,
and that the People therein in virtue Of Squat
ter Sovereignty may exclude it. NJ Doug
las it still considers orthodox, WORT of the
respect and confidence of the South. She En-
quirer is not safe guide for its Party ref
erence to facts on record will show that the
position of Mr.. Douglas is just as objet ionable,
in Southern point of view, that Of Ir. Cass.
Let rs see.
Mr. Douglas believes
That the Constitution does not carr. Slavery
into United States Territory;
That the People of Territory hal a right
to pass a law prohibiting Slavery;
That the Mexican Laws excluding Slavery
continued in force in Utah and Ne'* Mexico
after their annexation to the United ates
And that the Wilmot Proviso is cor ititution-
al, but inexpedient, while General Cas- believes
it unconstitutional
And he was opposed to any legislation in the
case of New Mexico and Utah, the EFFECT or OBJ
iect of which was to subvert the local ,Anti-Sla-
very law. =
If we prove this statement by his orn deda-
! rations, recorded in the official repofzs of the
Senate, and never retracted or qualified, we
submit that he has no more claim tOEshe conf
dence of the South than General CASE and as
to their claim to the confidence of tie North,
that has just been decided at the balfpt-box in
Illinois, Michigan, and their sister Ste;es. We
ask the attention of the Richmond Enquire,
to the record in the Congressional lobe of a
debate which took place in the Sci ate, June
Sd, 1850, on an amendment to tho Omnibus
Bill, moved by Mr.. Davis, of Missis ippi, pro-
| yiding that the Territorial LegislatulSs should
have the power to protect the rightSf proper
ty of any kind SHIELD in or introduf. sd in the
Territories" comfortably to the G Institution
of the United States" This ameR Jhent Mr.
Douglas strenuously opposed, and Is us hear
his reasons:
ale (Mr. Davis) desired" sai he, an
amendment which he thinks will rel }gnise the
institution of Slavery in the Territor rs, as now
existing in this country. 1 do nds betiere Il
crisis there nouo By tap. IbeFlece il Is PRoHIB
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50

revolution of February, lS4S, and arrived in
France soon after that event. The Republican
Government appointed him vice-admiral, and
member of the committee destined to determine
the best way by which to reconstruct and per
feet the Polytechnic school. AT the news of
the invasion of the Danubian Principalities by
the Russians, he was commanding a French
feet cruising in the Mediterranean. On the
9th Of July, the Emperor of France confirmed
his appointment commander-in-chief OF that
feet. with which, after being reinforced, he pro-
ceeded TO the Beschika Bay, IN order, in union
with an English squadron, to protect CONSTANT
nople, Il necessary. against the forces of the
Gar. He has. during this year, been cruising
in the Black Sea; but the Russian feet not
daring to meet the combined s1uadrons of Eng
land, France and Turkey, opportunity has been
wanting for acquiring the glory of a naval tri-
umph over the enemy But 20 Admiral Hame-
liz the chief meri, Is due OF having succeeded
IN landing the allied land forces on the Crimea,
without; any loss whatever.
Nicc-Admiral Hamelin is generally acknowl-
edged as one of the best naval officers of France,
and perfect master Of naval warfare, being a
pre-eminent tactician, and thoroughly at home
in the art Of maneuvring large fleets. lie pos
sesses equally as much theoretic knowledge as
practical experience. While endowed with the
impe;uous valor characteristic of French war
riOrs, he is said to remain remarkably cool ii
the midst Of the greatest dangers. The Empe
ror OF Franco could commit in no more skill
ful hands The command over the French feet il
the Black Sea. DIOGENEs.
Rsyg;u D-,,svtg
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CAUTION ABOUT MONEYS SENT FOR THE ERA

We have said that We prefer the notes Of
Eastern to those Of Western Banks, where our
Western subscribers can obtain them without
loss. If this he impossible, send us the notes
Of the State Banks or their branches in the
Western States. The brokers here will not buy
the issues OF your free banks.
We call attention to the following list OF
banks that have broken or suspended, or whose
notes are not taken, reported in Thompson's
Dciector of October 2lst:
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Memphis,
Tennessee.
Bank of Washtenaw, Ann Arbor. Michigan.
Bank OF Milford, Milford, Delaware.
Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad. Adrian, Mich
Adrian Insurance Company Adrian, Mich.
Ellsworth Bank, Ellsworth, Maine.
Eighth Avenue Bank, New York city.
kniclerbocker Bank. New York
Suffolk Bank, New York city.
Newport Safety Fund, Covington, Ky.
Union Bank, New York city.
Kentucky Trust Company, Covington, Ky.
DoRf send arg ofHese