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| NSAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT TAILOR, (Suc-
to his patrons and the public generally, his from the
Northern Cities and that he is receiving ms ana
ishinT Goods and Clothing which, being bought
principally cash. he enabled to offer at very low rates
He has in store at the old stand opposite the
superne black blue brown daha and other fancy Cloths
Superne French English and American Cassmeres, OF all
prices plain and fancy.
Superfne black Satins and Grenadines.
Plain and figured and fancy silk Vestings.
Fine Cuttings weddings and PARTIES
Plain and figured Plush Velvets very rich.
FURN1sHSe GooDs-A complete assortment consisting in
Superfne plain and fancy dress Shirts.
Canton Flannel, bIeached Drill
Merino and silk Under-shirts and Drawers
E cotton and we
Cravats black and fancy and for weddings
Stocks black white and fancy with and without ties.
Suspenders, Dressing Gowns, &c.
In fact everything necessary for gentlemans complete
With sincere thanks his patrons for the lib
strict attention their wants. and determination to please
to merit its continuance.
though sold BY himself
He will remind those indebted tmeis allowed
above please call and close their accounts either
by cash Or note note and oblige ISAAC PRoCTSk
L. IMMIGRANT AND CAPITALISTS Persons in
homes investments Texas respectfully
We have for SALE more hundred thousand
of land parts of the State. Titles guaranteed
Land located claims against the State individuals col
Office on Congress Avenue City of Austin, Texas
As buy land commission, strangers will find it to
their interest to purchase thETggh us us
Peal Estate Brokers' Collecting and Land Agents.
October 16, 1854. 81
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- CHANGE OF TIME 81
WITH VERY BRIEF REMARKS WE TAKE THE
w liberty before the public in order to declare
ntentons-how shall conduct business the present
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
for which have made the fullest preparations
Having glance at Spring Stock find it lit
tie too heavy, and are fully determined to
Sell below New York Prices,
and to prevent the public from doubling Intentions
only say: Come one come all, and see if
SCHLOSS & BROTHER
don't sell goods almost oC We compelled to do it
and defy of competitors to say the contrary
Our Stock of
Clothing and Gents. Furnishing Goods
is beautifully selected, and made manuactory
They we'll got up, and will show for themselves.
We have made suitable additions to
Ladies' Dry Goods Stock,
Also have large stock of HATS and BONNETS.
Remember sell Hermans best sewed Boots warranted
French Caskin, for Sc pair. We also have Mr. Shuzs
sewed BOOTS and CATERS constantly on hand.
az Call and sec before buying elsewhere.
SCHLOSS 81 BRO.
RALEIGH, April 4, 1855 So
Hosiery, Gloves, &c.
nUR ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
u E. L. HARDING.
March 3d. 1855. E7-
Register and Post copy.
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$4,000 LenOir County Bonds for Sale.
TWIHESE BONDS ARE SECURED BY THE REAL
and personal estate of the County, and offered for
sale aid the construction of the Atlantic and North Caro-
lima Railroad They bear date 1st pr 1855 with coupons
attached for the interest at six per per
BILE sem-annual principal and interest will be pay
able at the Merchants Bank of Newber.
They will be issued in of $500 each and payable in
four instaments of s12,5Oo The first instament will be
paid the first of April 1885, the April
1862 the third the LIST April 1867 and the last the
first of April 1870. tax of $4,000 is laid to be col
of said tax will be applied to the payment of portion
the principal nstament due in 1885, If the holder OF the
bonds shall desire it.
Proposals for the purchase of said bonds will be received
by the subscribers at Kinston.
J. C. WASHINGTON, Agents for
JOHN F. WOOTEN, Lenoir County
April 6, 1855. 41-tf
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Premium Circular Saws.


VNHE HIGHEST PRIZE MEDAL, GIVEN AT TIE
IL Mechanics Institute at its recent annual exhb;inE
ton of awarded to TopnI mo-
Burger for specimens of their celebrated circular otb
The proprietors beg respectfully to call the further a
ton Of Merchants, Founders, Mill and the public
fuenal and highly respectable citizens of the City of Rich
mond
TREDEeAR FOUNDRY
Richmond, October SO, 1854
1t gives pleasure to state, that the Richmond mad
Saws of Messr Toland Burger, have proved equal @
have used. We recommend these gentlemen to all why
pleased 10 learn that they are receiving liberal much
ANDERSON DELANY & CO."
Richmond Va Oct 80 1854
The undersigned have sold thirty large Circular
Saws manufactured here by Messrs Toland Burger and
we take pleasure saying we have not heard complaint
We keepan assortment of all the different kinds ofsa
Gut Rip Hand, Panel Wood and Web Saws w. Sr0ss
pectuly ask the attention of the Public these Goods a.
if they do not give full satsacon thew can be- respect
and they sold low similar goods be purchased in
SMITH & HARDWOOD
Dealers in Harware, &c, No. IS Main St.
EAGLE FOUNDRY OFFICE
Richmond, 22d August 1854.
MEssRs. ToLAND & BURGER:
that the Circular Saws have obtained from YOU for be
of my mills of very superior quality and have
and do not hesitate to them equal everyres
pect if superior to those of any other manufcov
within my knowledge, and can confidently recommend
~ " ~ p p. RAHM
EAGLE FOUNDRY
Richmond, 30th August 1854
MEssRs ToLAND & BERGER:
entLeen-1 have put in operation, since connection
with the above establishment several of Crcua
Saws and they perform WELL and would recommend then
to all in want OF good article
JOHN CLARKE, Saacver.
TERMS OF WARRANTY.
All Saws manufactured by and stamped Toand and Bur
ger fully warranted including temper truth sound
We challenge the production ola single instance in which
will recolect that other manufacturers give War
ranty, either in Europe America.
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
TOLAND & BURGER.
Richmond, Feb. 2, 1888. 2l-6msw
Wilmington and Weldon N: C. r. r. Through
Freights.
ENG. &. SUPT.'S OFFICE W. g. W. r. R.
Wilmington, n. c., Feb. 10th, 1865.
UNREIGHTS from Wilmington any Station on the
IL W. g. W. r. R. to any Station on the North Carolina
r. R. and also from Station the N G. r. r. Will
mington other points the w. & W. R. r., will be
transhipped and from Goldsboro-ree of chdgs
for hrdnSshi pn1ent, dc.
By the 18th of March next arrangements will made
by which Goods and produce from the interior for ship
FROM to be sold in Wilmington, and also Sea
for the INTERIOR will be delivered received
pany wharf and forwarded free of charge for wharfage or
drayage.
Feb. Is, 1855 24-Sn
Distance from Wilmington Raleigh by Railroad 13lT
miles, from Raleigh to Portsmouth, Va, l769dferenc
As miles,
ton % cents less than is from Orange Portsmouth,
Va.
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.
CHARLES Fl. THOMPSON,

"OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITT.
w ZENS of Raleigh, the county and the country ad.
joining that he has edup in splendid style the house for
mery occupied by the Insurance Company the side
of Fayetteville Street and between Mr. S. H. Youngs and
Murray ONeas Dry Good Stores where he has opened
rich and beautiful assOrtnents Of NEW JEWELkY of
all the modern styles consisting of the ornamented and the
useful and which he invites the attention of the Ladies'
He has also for the gentlemen good u of GOLD and
SILVER WATCHES, which will be warranted to perform
WELL when delivered to the customer; also few excellent
double barrel guns brought expressly for the hunters
Carolina also great variety of walking Canes In fact at
in such establishments may be found prices that cannot
fail to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and satisfaction guar
anteed.
October 49, 1854. 94-tf
% Register Post, Age Metropolitan copy.
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N OBBIN HOUSE, HAY STREET, FAYETTE-
~ WILLIE, y. c. This Hotel {on site of former Plant
ers Hotel opened for the accommodation of guests
m the first day of January, 1855.
Situated the principal street of the town. and within
few minutes walk of the Post Office, Telegraph Office
United States Arsenal and other business places it
% vet sufficiently retired be clear the annoyance and
hnsstle Of q more central location.
n K newly erected and handsomely furnished and care
si Attendants secured with especial reference the com
los of liberal patronage to this
abshnent the proprietors have enlarged by opening
ns on the second floor and thus preparing to
su.s sanoodafe all transient persons calling:
ac;ons stables attached and experienced Osters in at
Carriages viii be in waiting on arrival of Steam Boats
for theacconno Naa = POWERS co.
April 10, 1856 -- - zg-9m
"RENCH,s NEW t5ls Ths S5G;sh P cO9.
pete Of the On Se Change G IN
o. Of English On the change dI spell
!ne lords To which is addeo an muck 70 the
words treated OF For sale Dy W. L. PONdERoY.
Raleigh April 8, 1856.
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POPE & CO.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants,

POPE & CO.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants,
PETERSBURG, VA,
-TILL GIVE STRICT PERSONAL ATTENTION
wv to the sale of Wheat Tobacco, Corn. Cotton &C.
and pledge themselves never to buy for their own accn
or on of the staple products OF the cou
ry in order that undivided efforts may be gwen 10
promote of those who may make consgnehts
to them. ., ~
March 90 1850 346m.
SELECT FAMILY GROCERIES. POPE co.
- GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Pc
TERsBuRG Va Keep constantly hand select and eX-
of Groceries, suitable for Planters and Faml-
lies, among which may always be found:
Old Java, Laguyra and Rio Coffee,
Stewards B and Refined Sugars,
Stewards best loaf Sugars,
Old crop Cuba Molasses, in hhds, and bbls,
Swedes and English Iron
Sperm adarnantine and Tallow Candies,
Western Bacon Mddlings, Shoulders and Joles,
Cumberland Nails, from to 90 penny weight
March 90, 1855. 34-om
WN7INES AND LIQUORS. POPE & CO., GRO
w GERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, PETERS
of Wines and Liquors. They particularly invite attention
to their
French Brandies, imported 1850 and 1851,
Old Jamaica and st. Croix RUM
Madeira, Port and Sherry Wine,
Heidsick Champagne, do.
Imperial Eagle {" do.
st. Julien Claret do.
London Porter,
BuingaTdner's very Old Rye Whskey,
Pure Extract of Rye,
Marc
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SPRING, 1855.

No. 2. SPRING., 1855. NO. II.
BoUing6rook ST. sycamore 81.
MUIR & STEVENS,
uMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN CHINA, GLASS,
il Earthenware, Looking Glasses Britannia and Plated
Ware Fancy Goods &c. of Bolngbrook and Syca-
more Streets Petersburg, Virginia.
The subscribers receiving from Europe O! ner
importation, per ships Isaac Wright
Wyoming Constantine and Driver very large Stock OF
Goods comprising all articles usually found IN establish
ments of their kind Among which are
French and English China Dinner and Tea Sets, some
very of pattern and stye ALSO White Granite
and Printed Dinner and Tea Sets. -.
French and English China, White Granite, Printed Will
low, Marble Flowing Blue Mulberry Colored and Edged
Plates Dishes China Lava Iron Stone, White Granite,
Lustre, Marble, Hunting PEARL Colored DIPPED and other
styles of Pitchers Basins and Ewers, Bowls Mugs Coffee
and Tea Pots of all descriptions:
Glass Ware (of all styles embracing Gobles Tumoiers
Wine Glasses Decanters Salvers Naples Bowls CeeTes
Pitchers Salts Vinegars Peppers Mustards Spoon Glass
Finger Bowls Lamps Flower and Lamp Shades s Sugars
Plates Paper Weights Syrup Bottles Candlescks Jars
Looking Gasses-Fne French Plated Mirrors, Gilt and
Mahogany Frame do, Swing, Ring and Pocket do
Britannia and Plated Ware, Tea Ware CoHees, Pltchers
Lamps and Castors
Stone Ware of all descriptions Walters, Fancy Goods,
&c. which they respectfully invite the attention of the
North Carolina and Virginia merchants and the public
orally feeling confident that they prepared to offer great
inducements both quality goods and price, They are
determined to sell low any house North or South
MUIR & STEVENS.
March Q, 1855. 3o-2m.
R-Particular oftention Maid to nackinp
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6ta a a REWARD.-RANAWA FROM THE
SD4O subscriber, the 18th of SEPTEMBER 1854 a
negro boy named ELIAS. Said boy is bright muatto
little under HIGH round full face little feckled well
featured of his thumbs disfgured, feet not fiat like
most negroes He be lurking somewhere in Randolph
Northwest. will give reward of $40 for his appre-
heuson and confinement if taken ofthe State, and
S25 if taken within the State that get him. Any in
formation concerning said boy will be thankfully received
may be that said boy has procured free papers, but
member his thumb Ny postoce is Sandy Creek Randolph
County, n. C.
ABNER COLTRAIN.
Randolph Co.. n. c., March %, 1865. 54-tf
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Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.

Raleigh and CASTOR RalIrOads
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FROM AND
IL after the 3Oh January all dues to this Road for freight
be paid Petersburg Portsmouth, except
freight which must be paid in advance delivery of
the goods as the nv be.
This arrangement will afford great advantages
toners by superseding the necessity of their employing
than one forwarding agent between New York and
Raleigh and having their goods produce subjected to
only one handling.
Agents cannot violate the above rule without subectng
themselves to removal
greatest will continue taken by the officers
and agents of the Company in department of its bus
accommodate the public and promote the interests
of its
Whilst the Western merchants going passen-
ger will leave Raleigh the afternoon, the arrival
of the train from the West the N G. Road due notice
of which will be given.
BY order of the Board of Directors
L. OBJ. BRANCH, President.
As the Company has Depots in Raleigh, merchants
ordering goods go up the c. Road requested to
them distinctly marked that their destination
be known, and they be loaded to the through Depot
from Petersburg or Portsmouth.
RALEIGH Jan. IL 1855. 16-f
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hOCUMENTS.-WE HAVE A FEW COPIES OF
- the documents printed for the last Legislature in
TWO large volumes copy of which will be sent free of
postage on the receipt of "a 80 - = $500 -
April % 1856. A" I" ~ a.
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NOTICE.-W taken up and committed to JAIL in
IL the County of Nash, June 25th, 1854, negro
man, who says his is TOM and belongs the heirs
of Billy Fosters deceased Tom, from his appearance
ion and has than ordinary space between two Of
his under teeth The is requested to forward
pay prison charges and take him away he will be DIS
posed of according to law A. R. BAINES,
Aug. 1-wtf Sheriff.
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THO THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF N.
u & S. CAROLINA.-The subscribers having

THO THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF N.
IL & S. CAROLINA.1cTha subscribers having ia
ken the premium the late State Fair upon turpenne
TOOLS (hppers roundshaves and hackers would announce
to the public that they manufacturing these tools
tensvey Their workmen having been for many years
gagged the above business unsurpassed by the
quality and proper construction of their tools We will de-
liver these tools points the N c. r. and W.
NJ Railroads. We warrant these tools to be equal in
quality and superior in adaptation for work to North
manufacture and ask liberal share of public patron
age trusting that liberal Souheners will give preference
home manufactures.
All orders addressed us at Jerricho N c. will
prompt attention
L. & W. B. WHITFIELD.
January 9, 1855. II
NTOTICE.-sTRAYED OR STOLEN FROM THE
Subscriber the 27h of December FAST blacktan
hound Slut. Said hound slut marked with white and
yellow spotted legs white under the neck has very long
TAIL the end white Said slut is about two years DID, and
of medium size. reward of ten dollars will be given for
her delivery Sprnghope Nash County, said
ward will be given any giving information to
her whereabouts that may get her again.
Sprnghope P. O.. Nash, N. c.. Z. N. BRYANT
March 2, 1855. l064-6tw.
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New Bakery and Candy Mandatory.
MFRS. HI DIE DESIRES TO SAY TO THE
public that she has recently employed Ba
ker and Candy Maker She will keep constantly for sale
Cakes and Candies of great Variety,
and prepared orders for cake for dinners
and parties Families and hotels be supplied with any
kind or any quality of desserts.
She will fill orders for Candy at wholesale and forward
it to any part of the State
Raleigh, Nov 20, 1854. ST.
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First Premium Blank Books.
JNO. b. EGE,
Sycamore ST., Petersburg Va, next to Panni Sons
HTAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, OF HIS OWN MAN
uacture and makes to order all Sizes styles and
of Ledgers Journals Botters Cash. Railroad Bank books
&C., &C. .
Neatly ruled to any pattern having improved ruling
the Union Agricultural Society of Virginia and North Caro-
na would solicit continuance of the generous patronage
heretofore extended to him.
Call and examine.
- Northern prices.
Petersburg, March g. 1855. 30-tf
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STRAYED FROM THE SUBSCRIBER IN JOHN
- ston county few days ago. small ron-gray mule,
with his name and tail trimmed and the hair rubbed off
please address at Creechve P. o. Johnston county
W. R. WHITLEY.
April %, 1856 44-3t
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TDONNETS.-A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
ID Silk, Lace, Leghorn and White and Black
Ribbons large assortment and very cheap
Collars Underseeves, Chmizetts, Gloves,
Plain and Emb Handkf Hosiery, &c, at the same place
H. L. EVANS.
April 8, 1856. So
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JOSEPH II. BLOSSOM,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
WILMINGTON, N. @.
WILL give his personal attention business nrusted to
his care and shippers may rely having prompt
Liberal advances made consgnmens for sale in this
market, or for shipment Northern Ports
March o 3l-1y
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DLEAsANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
Il Uake Forest, NJ CIVILIAN M. CRENSHAW, A.
5 M OF this Tt0m m
s. to SIS session. The Academy situated mile from
Forestve The location of this institution for health NOR
atty and convenience cannot be surpassed by The
Trustees of this school have than realized their
tations in Mr. CRENsHAw teacher and would the
public that he is thorough scholar and good instructor
Board be had at So per month For further particulars
address DIR. WESLEY HARTSFIELD,
Forestville, Wake Co., n. C.
Nov %, 1858. ST
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6NAPS AND HATS.-BEEBES EA-FINE MULE
~ skin,
Black, Pearl and white soft Hats,
Panama, Straw and Leghorn
Boots and Shoes-Aliles' fine Pump Boots,
do. pegged do.
Robinson's Ladies walking shoes,
Black and coored Caters,
Gents fine summer shoes,
Brogans, Calf Goat and various other kinds,
Ladies Fancy Shoes, Misses and Children's do
H. l.. EVANS.
go
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NEW STORE.-AT THE OLD STAND OF JOHN
Market House.
The subscriber has opened full stock of Dry Goods Co
thing Jewey Groceries, and general of every
thing usually kept in City Store which he will sell at
wholesale retail at cost He is determined to SELL and
must and will Sc and those in of goods groceries
can now get bargains Call and give trial be-
fore you buy elsewhere.
MARX. SCHLOSS.
Raleigh, Feb. 2, 1855. Aft
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RRESs GOODS.-PLAIN FIGURED PLAIDS
IL and Striped Silks.
Plain Black Watered d. very cheap.
Satin Plaid, Striped, Figured and Plaid Berage,
Chali Berage De Lane, French Jackonets and common
Lawns a large assortment at very low prices,
Ginghams, Briiantes, Plain,
Dotted and Figured Swiss Musns. >,,
Aprl 5, 1855, 59-
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Attention, Ladies!
WXT HI. & r.. S. TUCKER TAKE PLEASURE
w Gin informing the Ladies that their assortment OF
Spring SUMNER MANTLAs is ready for exhibition,
which will pleased show them at their Store.
No. 8, FAYETTEVILLE STREET.
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CALL AND SEE
H. l., EV A n S.

NUMBER 90, CHEAP PLACE, RALEIGH N C.
rEyHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RESPECTFULLY
the attention his old friends and customers and
public generally to his stock of Stape and Fancy Dry
Goods Bonnets Hats Boots Shoes &c. which is now In
and ready for exhibition His stock is large and We'll
selected and will be sold cheap as the cheapest parcu
ducements will be offered for the ready money.
Call examine and be able of truth to testify to the
"oo'e oPpo'i'' - - H. l.. EVANS.
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NOR SALE.-TWO OF THE FINEST TROTTING
II STATIONS that have been in this country
named FLYING MORGAN and MORGAN RATHER.
They in the neghborhood of 245 large and
beautiful and of fine blood They arrived in Portsmouth
the 10th inst Any wishing to them do
These horses from Canada and owned by Truman
Derrick He has also sold the eaboard Agrcuu-
raj Society, Norfolk Society.
The thinks that it would be wise in the North Caro-
lima State Society buy 1t will pay without doubt
twelve or fifteen hundred dollars year.
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STATE OF NORTH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SMERY COUNTY, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Macom NJ Leach VS.. William Smith and others. Petition
for sale of land.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that William
Smith, of the in this resides beyond the
limits of this State it motion ordered the
that be made for six weeks SUCCESSFULLY at the
Carolina Standard notifying the said lillian Smith of the
OF this Petition and that unless he be and appear
tne next term os this Court and the petition the
same viii be taken coesso and heard epate to him.
John McLennan, Clerk of said Court, at Of
hce' the first Monday in April, A. D. 1856
,, JOHN MCLENNAN Clerk.
aPrn TODD. (Adv. SIS 621S.) 1075-6tw.
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DERFUMERY.-WEA ARE NOW RECEIVING A
supply of select articles for the toilet-come ex-
anime them. s. -.... 80 -. :,
HAYWOOD SCOTT.
Junee, %. $ 90
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-14
TT, S22.t9.sai2 J .ksvi Trial, &c.

New loRK Dec. II.
The Herald's correspondent telpgraphs
from Washington on the l2th,-The qucs-
ton of speakcrship remains IN statu quo
There IS iii be an attempt made tumorro y
10 advance Pennington and il he fails, the
opposition will then call caucus and d.
mand that who receives tn highest vot e
Should be considered the caucn3 nominee
and Is such shall. BE- elected. THIS arrange
was proposed to-day and has, understand,
the concurrence OF all thsr p'rtics.
Ire Il. S. propeller Niagara being bull
BY contract 10 New York, is pronounced a
future by the Naval contractor. When com
pleted she will carry 10 large Pdixhan guns,
On the Bakec trial yesterday, III, WHIT
ney summed up the evidence and Judge
Roosevelt charged the Jury. The Jury re-
tired for consultations, early in the morning,
AMI up to two O'Clock this morning had not
returned a verdict.
M Greeley of the Tribune, telegraphs
from Washington ,--"There are a thousand
rumors this evening that several viii fall
swoy from Banks to Pennington tomorrow,
but do not credit them. Coy. Gardiner
has written here strongly urging adherence
IL Banks"
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Virginia Leg!sla.ure.

KlcHM0Np. Dec. IT.
The committee on Federal Relations in
the Legislature Of this State made a re port
to day on that portion Of the Governors
message in relation 10 his returning the res
olutions of the Massachusetts Legislature
The committee agreed with the Governor
a. to the conduct Of Massachusetts, but
claimed that the Governor should have sent
The resolutions to t,r legislature for It's &c
ton.