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NEWPORT.

FAsRI0N-GUEsTs AT THE OCEAN HOUSE.
A correspondent Of tho Newport Ns,os writes the
following letter from the Ocean House,
Your readers will probably oe glad to know little
something about the guests Of the house, so without
further preamble, will give you the names Of .
tew:-
Mrs. B. q, Of Baltim ,re, is one Of the handsomsst
ladies in the house.
Mrs. and Miss B. y, of New York.
Mrs. and Mias W. g, Of New York.
The two Misses E. q, Of Philadelphia.
Mrs. and Miss B. e, Of New York; Mics b. is a.
yet tie belle of the Oceeu; she dresses with great
taste, and the splendid diamonds on her taper I'm.
ge,s can only vie with the briliancy Of her eyes.
first visit 70 Newport; they are very beautiful.
Mrs. and two Misses r. y, Of New York.
MIS- and two Misses d. q, Of New York.
Mrs. and Miss D. %, OF New York the sparkling
vivacity and beauty Of Miss D. have made her great
favorite.
Miss s. t, Of Cadandaigua.
Mrs. and two Misses 8. n, Of New Yo:k.
Miss W i, OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. and Miss d. g., Of Pmladelphia.
Mrs. and two Misses G. g, OF Pinladelphia.
Mrs. Il. ., of Philadelpoia.
Ms. E. D. W. g. Of Philadelphia. has been here
several seasons and is now atxAswledged to be the
Quetn of the Ocean House.
Madame Anna La Grange, the world reQ4Wned
can'atrice, is here, but with one excepto She 3
RENAME In perfect silence; she is the observed py
al observers, dresses with exquisite tsste and yet
| am sure that the material OF her dresses would
not cost ter part barely OF the dresses worn by
some of the New York bellies now in this city. In.
stead Of taking drive in magnificent barouche,
after dinr err ording to fashionable CUSTOM she
may be seen taking walk to the I" forty steps, 10
company with her husband, Count 5tankowitch,
her father, Signor Morelr, and her child, who, By
the way, is perfect little angel Indeed, abe ia
eIjoyipg country life in its trne sense.
The Missee Lizzie, Dora and Emily H n, Of Bal.
tmore who for several ,asons were fsvo ties a. the
Ocean, are now at the Atlantic. rne Ooesa 10
nearly full, az there are visiters at Newport
than bave ever been here at the ane period on any
previous se ason. think that Mr.. Viewer will have
to enlarge bis dining room and door 9ay soOn IL the
pIeie ent fsshion Of lsd 's dresss continues. Those
hoops require great deal Of room particularly at
the table.
The German ians are here again, AMI discourse
their splendid music after d1ner aud ia the evening
70 q crowd Of admiring listen ers, who seem t, be
crystal'zed around them. Newport would not bs
what IL is without these favorts srtstes. Mr.. Berg
is still the leader of this association; ne ma.
lately produced come splendid arr .ngemeuts of the
gems from the new opera II Trova.ore."
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RED BANK. N. i,

ReD BANK, N.J., July 80, 1856.
Drfrcs Frhmg-S Shooting and Boihing-Th IA.
yoymsnt, Shrersbury Rirer- Oysters, CLANS
and Blue Fish-No Mosquitoes.
/ em somewhat Of an old stager in the matter OF
seeking enjoy nent duriog the "heatsd terms,p and
occasionally in the " cold terms" an a. home,
at Saratoga, at Niagara at the Whie Sulphur, as
Cape May, Long Branch, Nahant and Newport.
have visited Rockawsy, and even condescended to
battle in COMFY Island Surf I know tine Cstskills
Ike book, aud am perfectly posted In relation 70
the scenery about Schooley's Mountains. Lake Ma
hopac With all its islcts Ia familiar, and can map
II out at any time aud so, likewise Is waywsyonda
or Greenwood lake, in Orange county; but having
been spending few days with an old friend Of
mine, ex Alderman Issac B. Smith, down South,
s'mewhere on the shre evsbury river at place called
Red Bank, could not resis. the temptation OF
leisure hour, and the fact that your agreeable journal
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SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAINS. N. j.
FORREST GpnyE Hnrsr-


EcHooIEYs MOUNTAINS, July 80, 1856.
Letter from Young Lady ,cho ddmnes the He
rald-Srong Inducements 10 risu The Forest
Grore House, &C., &c.
! bave just been reading the HERALD, having
ran TO the Office and got it before Pa, becau he
always reads everything, advertisements and all,
believe, for have TO wait 30 long, there being
no other paper would give fig to read, and
am such very impatient mort,-or, at least, 80
Ma. and sister Mary call Ee-thst cannot wait,
but must be the first to read the HERALD. Ihave
been reading all about Saratoga, Newport aud Old
Point Comfort, bu., Mr.. Editor, | think you were
never at Sc 1ocley's Mountains, or you w5uld have
added shcrt editorial stating how far they come
shoIt, in purity CT sir, delightful and picturesque
scenery, and su h beautiful drives, such excellent
hahDg aud hunting, such beautiful ladies' aad gen.
tlemanly nsaus; and such delightful Reunions an6
hops are not 10 be found in any otner one place.
Now do come mp and see us, and when you come.
stop at TIE Forrest Grave House. ID. G. Noe, the
proprietor, and will guar sntee yop a hearty wei
me, aud as good iare is found q. any house in
the Urion Now, come and See us, and IL you do
not admit this TO be the most delightful spot TO
spend a few days this hot weather tnen will not
write 70 you again. EMMA.
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SARATOGA.


UNITED STATES HoTEL,l
SARATOGA SPRINGS, July %, 1856.
Heat Of the Wsather-The Herald Ihrong at tn.
Hotels-Ihe Ladies.
To sweltering citizens like yourself, whose dss'
tiny 1t is to remain in New York for the purpose Of
keeping TIE world posted up on the events Of the
timer, trip hitherward would be luxorJ-a
luxury, too, that ysu richly deserve; for however
much we may bs amused With the folles of those
who make themselves the clowns and laughing
stock for the refined, still the great event of the day
is the reception of the HERALD from the hands Of
the two legged expresses.
Now, as formerly, the pleasure and health seek
ing crowd gather early and late around Congress
Springs. That still remains the great centre OF
attraction.
Congress Hall is tbropged with very mis- ,ella
neous crowd, who, nevertheless, enjoy themselves
The ladies' have beaux when they dance -ungloved
beaux, to be sure; but hearty, earnest dancers who
"go in" for the largest quantity Of dancing, as 10
they do for a maximum quantity of estables and
Congress water; individuals who are resolved to
get what is vulgarly called their moneys worth.
And Why shouldn't they? They only come to Sara
when they bring ont their eldest daughter. II they
snt privileged to enjoy genuine break down
who il?
From all | can learn, TIE "Uniou" presents the
most desirable attractions at Saratoga. Tney ua-
donhtedly feed better, ard there are apoog the
guests grester number oil cultivated, refined aud
well bred persons than / have often seen 81. t1e
Springs; and beautiful too tor there are two spec
mems ihere-one married, and one for some fortu
nate snd 10 be envied person to win--of unequa asd
beauty. The maiden can never be forgotten by any
person who has seen her. S1ch grace, such he .u
aucn manDe-s, such cultivation Her peer has SCI
dom been seen. THBoPHILUs SPIKES,
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universally read, to. give . brief description

II universally read, to. give . brief description
Of the place.
had Just returned from Lake George, but he
atmosphere Of your city becoming sonewhat pauso.
nian, ordered the valIss, and caught up morning
paper 70 ASCERTAIN some locality to retire 70.
Red Bank was the frss one which struck my eye,
and - bad never pesegrinated to the spot con
Guided TO vam0se the ranch for those diggings. The
steamer Ocean Wsve put this individual on jersey
.,se' In about three hours and halt, and glorious
time have had.
The SHADE u magnificent, and the drives in the
vicinity more enchanting far than those IN Newport
or 6arstoga. There s such luxuriance Of folisge,
and the roads are 70 embowered in trees, that one
feels cool under the hottest sun. Another thing,
there are none Of those cursed pests, mosquitoes
from some fat and luscious blue hsh and perch who
make their homo in this river.
The hshiyg Is q sure thing, and woodcock and
snipe caH be got up little too oftsn for the Dsneat
an hour, while rabbits scud away nom beneath a.
most every bush. am drinking in comfort BY the
hogsbead. 30 far as bathing Is concerned, the
water s shallow, but the bottom is smooth and arm
children sport in the brine with impunity, and
crown men, maidens and wives d. the same, there
being plenty OF depth for all constitutions.
CLAIMS give themselves up natulally, and al one
up his sleeves, and pick them up nom the gravel.
They are regular natives, and know nothings, else
they would por live IN such sh0al water.
The boarders in the hotel sre quiet sociable set,
time. There s no starch or formality, but one can
60 to dinner in his shirt sleeves if he chooses. There
are no chops" or other foolish attempts at anusa.
ment but lots Of fun and muscal sounds from pretty
lips, with an occasional extenporanesusM iva waltz or
Yes am passing my time very Agreesbly, and
have become quite IN expert in opening CLANS and
oysters.
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TRE SEASON AT POPULAR SPAS.
Interesting Letters from Lake Maho.
pac, Cape May, Schooley's
Mountains,
Corr espondenee Of the Hew York Herald.
LAKE MAHOPAC.

LAKE MAHOPAC.
I.rr MAHoPAc, PUTNAM Co., N.Y.,
July 20, 1855.
Charms of the Seen1y-Laoish Display of the
PICTURESQUE and Beautiful in Nature-G Great Rush
Of Tstters-Hotels all Full, &C., &c.
Hsvipg visited several of what are termed /" fash
asble places Of resort" during the present season
ard having cast anchor at last In this place, beg
hsve 70 say few word on its advantages, locality
md healthfulness % summer residence.
h tho first place, no spot outside Of New York
csl boast Of purer air or more beautiful scenery
tAsA the country in and around Mahopac Lake. Her
nsuntans, hills valleys and lake, are spread ont be-
hre JON IN beautiful and picturesque grandeur, and
yoa have only 10 look to feast the eye with all that
can pssaiby be desired this side Of heaven.
Here nature has wrought upon her largest plsa;
asa he that could fail to appreciate such lavish
display Of all that is grand and beautiful in nature
would be undeserviDg the name Of man. The lake
fRelf with its CLASSY bosom, is perfect mirror Of
beauty, rejecting both sky and forest in one great
panorama; and on its shores and islands stand In
bold relief the lofty and gigantic woods that havs
bid defiance to the storms OF hundred winters, un
ssatned and unshorn. As gazsd on the scene,
involuntary exclaimed, "What Is man that thou srt
mindful OF him!'
One very great advantage Mahopsc has is its
easy access from the city. It can be reach
% in about three hours, either by the Har-
leM Railroad and Croton Falls, or Hudson
ziver and Psekskil the distance by stage from Gro
~ Falls Is about five miles; from Peekskin, by
Sasge, about twelve. The road, on both routes, Is
through Of the best farming countries that II has
sver been my pleasure to trave--huly, but rich in
al the products OF nature.
Here rise the groves,
There opes the fertile lawn;
, Fresh fragrance breathes,
And waves her corn.
Arriving n the lake, you will fad three hotels,
well filed with Sbe denizens of your city, mostly,
with sprinkling Of the sunny South, and other
places Tire sropics. There are at present, am
tCl6, some five or six hundred persons all seeking
health, happiness and pleasure, all of which 10 de-
niea tbem o. your dirty, dngy, stock jobbing S,huy
lefiziDg city. Of the society here, will merely
ssy il is of the very best-none Of your would be
Dreat, but really and truly nsture's noblemen and
loblewonen; and such beauty and worth as makes
earth heaven.
The hotels are all well kept. I should be doing
1justice TO designate any one as being th5 best.
The Gregory II 'use, having the most ample room,
appear to be the great centre Of attraction during
t6e evening. There appears to be no exclusiveness
here, sad n, restraints: they are all at home in
sisher house, and all is happiness and hilarity.
In conclusion, lot me soy to all who, like MYSELF,
lOve the beautiful in nature, come ID Lake Ma1o-
PFC. and you will not be disappointed. A.. J.
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national Democracy to protect the rights of his
ton and save the Union. He interspersed his re-
marks with several capital anecdotes illustrative of
the positions of the K. N's-and kept the audience
many of them his old friends and neighbors-n
the best humor. He had believed from the first that
Know Nothingism could take no permanent hold
upon the minds of the people, and if left alone un-
assalled, would die of mere weakness and the bad
ness of its doctrines. The hand of death was al
ready upon tive could see it in the indications
from every quarter; but Democracy was living
principle, always the same always operating with
the Constitution for its guide for the good of the
country. He concluded by calling the people to
return on Tomorrow to listen to the able addresses
that would be made; and he then invited the large
crowd to the barbecue and refreshments spread for
them under the canvass.
The meeting then adjourned until seven o'clock,
P. NJ, at which time it expected speeches would
be made by DR.. Pritchard and Mr.. Jenkins, of
Warren.
The amplest preparations had been made for en-
tertaning the people, and the barbecue and accom-
paniments were excellent. When such men as John
D. Hawkins, Sheriff Gooch, and Isham Cheathan,
come forward to dispense inequalities and to pro-
vide for the wants of the inner man." one may be
sure that nothing that should be done will be over
looked or omitted. eregret that we could not be
present on Thursday. The prospect was that the
assemblage would be largely increased, and that it
would be proud day, Wednesday was for the
Democrats and anti-Know Nothings of the District.
Gov. Bragg was present, by invitation, and occu-
pied seat the stand with the President of the
meeting. The Governor mixed freely with the peo-
pie of all parties and it being the spot of his
nativity, he met with many ofthe friends and acquain
tances of his youthful days. He wins golden opin-
ions wherever he goes
Letters were It ceived by the Committee from Gov.
Wise, Hon. a. H. Stephens, and other distinguished
gentlemen, expressive of their regret in not icing
able to attend, and breathing the spirit of
devotion to the of the Constitution and the
Union We shall have the pleasure soon of laying
these letters before our readers
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The FoRAYERs; OR THE RAID OF THE DoG-DAYs.-

The FoRAYERs; OR THE RAID OF THE DoG-DAYs.-
new novel by w. Gilmore Sims is pleasure
to the reading community. This is one of his Sc
ries of historical novels, the of which all
laid in South Carolina in Revolutionary times;
and they bring Familiarity before the great actors
of that day. The Raid of the Dog-days" is in
teresting in the exreme-t is the skeleton of his
tory rounded into fair proportions by romance at
period when the British power failing in the
South, and the partizan leaders, such Marion,
Sumptcr, Pickcns, Lee and others, were lowering
like bifGs Of prey around the disputed armies of
the invader Mr. Sims has woven an intricate web,
and leaves it. just before the battle Of Eutaw all in
a snarl which is TO be unraveed in a sequel EMIT
led Eutaw,' the appearance of which will be anx-
ousy locked for.
Mr.. Pomeroy has The Foray ers ~ for sale.
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Poz,ticaz Mattere at WasninotOn.

Z =
NOVEMBER 2S-More than fifty members of Cons
gress have arrived Several Republicans and Fu-
sionists among them have already consulted, and
express their readiness to meet in caucus for the
nomination of officers of the House, with all oppo-
of the present AdmnstT ation irrespective of
any dstracting political issues.
The anti-savery Americans say they will positive
" refuse to meet their nonnervention brethren in
caucus as distinctive party. .-.-e
Several Democrats threaten thatif in the Demo-
cratic caucus the support of the Kansas Nebraska
shall be insisted a test of orthodoxy,
they will withdraw from the caucus
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JUDGE RUFFIN's ADDREss.-SLAvERY AND SLAVE
LABoR.-Ihe reader will find the extracts in our pa
per to-day, from the annual address delivered by
Chief Justice Ruin, before the Agricultural Society
of North Carolina worthy of careful persual. He,
discusses the subject of labor in comexon with sa-
very with a calm, phlosophic mind, and presents
the subject in light well calculated to remove pre-
iudices which are contributing much to the section
al jealousies existing Letween the North and
the South: IL should be remembered that Judge
Rufin is no politician For scores of years he pre-
sided over the supreme court of North Carolina,
and by his great legal learning and his universally
conceded integrity, aided in giving to- the decisions
of that court a standing enjoyed by few others in
the Union. In connexion with his official duties he
has constantly devoted himself to the cultivation of
his farm. The opinions of such man, now that he
islar advanced in life, with no possible motive TO
mislead, but with heart strongly dedicated to the
honor and prosperity of his county and the perpe-
tutaton OF the Union, cannot fail TO be productive
of good impressions upon all who can appreciate
wise and patriotic counsels Admonished by age,
Judge Rutn resigned his Office of chief JUSTICE and
now, chairman of Alamancc county court, and
as plain farmer, he fills the highest place in the
esteem and respect of his feow-ctzens. r ssZ
Gss2fa ss-9- ~ - Washington Unioa.s .
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a STEREoTYPED, LIVING LIE.--Such is the decla-
ration, by the K. N leaders, that the Know Moth
ing is the american and the Democratic the foreign
party. Political leaders capable of starting out
with such a fasehood their foundation work,
will not scrupe at any thing they may deem essen
tial to carry out their selfish purposes
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NEGROES FOR SALE.
AN THURSDAY THE 9TH OF DECEMBER NEXT
u will sold the dwelling house of stephen Stephen
son. living eight miles South of Raleigh SEVEN LIKELY
YOUNG NEGROES, belonging to the estate of H. A Nc
Cullers deceased, consisting of men and women.
Terms made known on the day of sale. -. -. -
A. TURNER, Admir-
Nov. 81, 1855. 8-3tpd
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MISSISSIPPI CoNGREssioN ELECTION.-The reports
from jackson, Mississippi, erroneous in saying
that the Democrats of that State had elected all their
candidates for Congress Mr. Singleton, in the fourth
district, failed to be reelected, and is succeeded by
William A. Lake, the X n. candidate, and who,
during the canvass as we are informed by the Mis-
sissppian," had the boldness declare his opposi-
ton to the Nebraska act. The Democrats elected
the Congressman from the other four districts, as
has beed previously reported.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
DARTMOUTH HOTEL FOR SALE, WITH NINE
ty of good land Offices, Store House. and all
ont houses. This House is well known by per-
who have been to Nashville therefore, dem unnee
essary to say anything in regard what eud be done
there Any wishing make money cannot invest
their money properly better than the above named
Price thirysix hundred dollars-erms easy For fur
Their particulars apply to 10 - -.
Nashville N. C.
Dec. l.. 1856 S-6t.
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- The Raleigh Register speaks of Messrs.
Toombs and Stephens as "apostates and renegades
Wherefore? Why, because these gentlemen have
done as Mr.. Kerr has done-taken ground against
Know Nothingsm, and with the Democratic party,
the only sound national party the slavery
question. That is the reason. But why "apos-
tates and renegadeS,' if Know Nothingism be not
Whiggery in disguise? Yet the Register says
Know Nothingism is not Whiggery. Why, then,
these denunciations of Messrs. Toombs and Ste
phens? The truth is, these gentlemen stand just
where they have always stood on the old party is
sues-it is the Register and its friends aoho hare
renegadec-they the traitors to the oil Wig
party The Register belongs to me~ party.
What has it done with it's Whiggery?
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North Carolina Six Per Cent State Bonds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, N. c.,

Nov. 10, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
Sat this office until o'clock A M 2st of Dec, next
for the purchase of $4,000 Bonds issued by the State
of North Carolina They will be dated July 1 1885, and
redeemabe in ten years.
They will be issued in of s. 900 each, and will have
coupons attached for interest at per cent per
payable semi-annuay.
Both principal and interest will be payable at the Bank
OF the G ot new nofk I ressgr t5
this State.
These Bonds exempted from taxation for any purpose
whatever.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
proposals for n c. Stocks to the undersigned at Raj
eigh n. C.
Successful bidders upon being informed of the accep-
their bids deposite the amount of their bids
interest from st July last in either the
Bank Of the Republic New York the Bank of the State
The right of accepting such bids in whole or in part as
deemed most advantageous to the State reserved
The bids will be opened the presence of the Governor
Secretary and Comptroller of State and the President Of
the Bank of the State D. w. COURTS,
Il Public Treasurer.
Raleigh Nov 90 1855. 104-td-
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Mr.. BuchGnGn's Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, Nov 26.-The foreign dispatches
received by the Canada underwent an examination
at the State Department until late hour Sunday
night and to-day officially considered in the
Cabinet meeting an hour earlier than usual for the
purpose 1t is understood that the representations
of our government regarding the alleged violation
of the neutrality laws by Mr.. Champion have not
been met in that straightforward manner our gov
eminent had a right to expect Mr.. Buchanan
says that the professions of friendship by the Brit
ish cabinet were profuse than heretofore, and
expresses the opinion that procrastination has been
resorted in the hope that something may turn up
relieve the British government from its dilemma.
Commercial Record.
New York Nov. 29.-Flour improving. State
Wheat-White So &c Red So 20. Western Corn
brands SO 70; Ohio SO 81; Southern $40. Southern
mixed 81 06. Provisions quiet and unchanged.
Stocks lower Exchanges nominal at 81 O8 a 81
OS4 Virginia Skies 96; Missouri's 80.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 29-No material change.-An
parties waiting arrival of steamer.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 27.-Cotton firm. Sugar
advanced a +. Molasses 81 Corn Sc.
CHARLESTON, Nov 27.-Cotton declined an eigth.
= RW@ Capt. Spence Sawyer, of Elizabeth City, has
been arrested suspicion of having killed the late
William Charles Esq, the night of the 10th No
vember. he is in prison.
tw The attention of the public is invited to the
advertisement in to-days Standard, of the sale of
valuable property by John NJ. Fleming, Trustee.
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- The Hon. Thomas j. Rusk has been unani-
mously reelected to the United States Senate by
the Legislature of Texas. .. e.. ..as