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RESTAURANTS.

II THE TWO YOUNG MEN WHO WERE AT no ~
Broadway three four nights ago a business
ton, when s1 eating raw oysters will cal Al ~
raDe pnsc, hey will hear something their sdyanange
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WI8s! WIK1s WIRs!-stfahKeFS vIsftInH the
city informed that the best place hair
1t MEDHURST co.'s, n Maiden lane where they have
hand the cheapest and OF wigs toupees
6ont and back braids bands curs &c
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Away, Away

AWHy, AWays
Der postGnd bed,
The bed bug crawls,
Until he's dead.
LYONS powder fxes him and all other struggling that
make night hidous" Beware OF counterfeia Depot for
genuine, 4N Broadway.
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GIFTS and Fresents.-Jusf Received. and FOR
A 81 reduced prices the choicest selection Of fancy goods
and also every variety OF toys dressed and nndressed dolls
games OF amusement for children, &C. at nO0ERH fancy
SAar 40 Broadway.
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The Smithsonian HOuse.
OK THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
Broadway, OF Houston street.
This and large hotel newly furnished and thorough
Srder with all the convenences of the highest priced hotels
sfers 70 travellers and the public. including families,
passed accommodations lower tn by
any other first class hotel SIDNEY KOPMAN
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NEW PUBLICATIONS,

lust PUBLISHED-PRICE 81 25--GOPsILI,s JERSEY
city directory for 1855 and 1856. For by SLOrE
York.
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sh.ings box black or brown; warranted bes, in
caves the hair soft and glossy fade Sold applied
Barclay street Nassas street. New York. and Al 2i7 FuOn
Nrgot BROOKLYN.
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Elegant Parfsian Bridal Cards aud EnveI-
spes beautifully engraved and printed in the latest styles
hne silver door plncs 100 different engraved
der; consular notary and society SEALS EvkRDELS 800
Broadway, corner Of Duane street
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19
From the Asheville News

AsHEvILLE, May l. 1855.
Editor Of Neos: Since the adjournment of our
late Superior Court during which acted as foreman
of the Grand Jury for this County, have observed
in almost every issue of the Spectator, charges
against myself and the other gentlemen who COM
posed the Jury, of grave and serious character;
add l am further informed that a certain class of
itnerant politicians have for some weeks past been
ndusriously circulating the said charges and insnu
atoms over the whole country. To correct these
misrepresentation, which, if true, would certainly
compromise the character of every Grand Juror inn
phcated, is the sole purpose of this communication.
The charge against the Grand Jury substantially
that they forswore and perured themselves, by per-
hitting other persons, for political purposes, to tam
per with and influence them to take the action they
did in regard to secret oath bound political societies.
As far as am individually concerned, have al
ready, in the only instance when this insinuation
has been made in my presence denounced the man
who fit to make it, in his Office, guilty of
wful and corrupt fasehood; and this denunciaton
desire shall stand and be applied to himself by
every person who may undertake to assail for
conscentiously attempting to do my duty as sworn
officer of the law.
In vindication of the other members of the Grand
Jury consider necessary to state that So far from
our action being the result of political motives, the
subject of politics and the election was never once
named by any member to another during the session,
except in attempting to arrive at correct determi
nation of their duty protecting the purity of the
ballot box from the insidious and dangerous attacks
of secret oath bound political associations.
1t was the sworn duty of the Grand Jury to en-
deavor to protect the citizens of the country in the
free and unrestrained exercise of the right Of suf
frage, if they had any to suppose that this
great privilege about to be invaded. In their
judgment they had cause to suspect this and they
were bound to do, they brought the matter to the
attention of the court, to receive from the Judge
such instructions as might enable them to fulfil their
whole duty. The Judge gave the instructions asked
for, and there should have been contented to allow
the matter to rest, if certain Inscriptions Know
Nothing partizans had not, by their continued
saults upon Judge and Jury who were acting I'M
der the solemn obligation of an oath, evnced de-
termination not only to destroy freedom of suffrage
bnt to overawe and override the Judicial authorities
of the State. D. j. ROBERTS.
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W. D. Cooke, s

THE DIAMOND LIGHr.-We some time ago copied
into our columns article from the New York Ece-
ming Post speaking in very high terms of newly dis
covered Light advertised by Messrs. Leavitt, Wsds-
worth Co., of that city, and from its description
we struck with its superior qualities that we
expressed hope that the inventor would establish
agency in this city for supplying our people with
it. We have now the pleasure of informing the pub
lie hereabouts that within the last few days Mr. Wads
worth has visited city for the purpose Of making
arrangements for the sale of the Diamond Light"
and, for the present, it be procured at MesSrS
Lyon & Rlves's Drug Store, Walnut street. We have
seen it burning, and hesitate not to say that more
brilliant, beautiful fame than it exhibits never
saw. Favorable as our opinion of it was when we
first spoke of it on the authority of the Eecnang
Post we conceived much higher after witness
sing with eyes it's performances. The oil is
obtained principally from Rosn, and possesses pro-
pertes that emnenty adapt it to the purpose to which
it is applied. 1t is free from many, not ALL of the
objections which attach to gas, to cGmphene and to
candles. 1t has no offensive SMELLS a clean and
transparent huid-readiy ignites, but is totally
inerpLOsiUe much so, that have seen lighted
match dipped into it and instantly extnguished.
Above ALL it is much cheaper oil than any other,
which is certainly the least of its merits and
commentators. Messrs. Leavitt, Waisworth &
Co. have we think entitled themselves to the war
NEST thanks of the universal public by their persever
ing and successful efforts to perfect their and
valuable discovery which will contribute much
to brighten the interior of our houses during the
hours of the night usually appropriated to conFersa-
ton reading. The Lamp which has been con-
structed expressly for burning the "Syivic OIL"
this oil is called, is of various Styles and ornament
to any apartment in which it may be placed. at
is intended to be stationary, and burns with glass
chimney, either side and hanging-lamp,
parlor-lamp." The side and hanging are designed
more particularly for stores, shops and factories
but the parlor-iamp, being more ornate and costly,
is furnished with globe paper SHADE. We fully
agree with the house above named when they say
in their pamphlet that 'the Diamond Light is the
best, safest and cheapest in the world" We have
This light costs &C. per hour &c. for hours. GAS
(snele hurner costs Lie per hour or 74c for hours
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KNow-NoTHING PLATFORM STATE OF MAINE.
Eoh1 No

Know NOTHING PLATFORM THE STATE OF MAINE.
"Bangor, Feb 1, 1866, Council No. 5.
q. WHEREAS, Recent developments in the political
action of this order indicate disposition in some
places to ignore the subject of slavery and temper
ance considering them side issues, having no po-
litical connection with organization this council
wishing to express its disapprobaon of such senti-
ments in the most unqualified manner, do unani-
mously adopt the following resolutions
l. Resoloed, That the new party to which we owe
allegiance is not based on one idea alone but COM
prehends and should always act in reference to
ry principle that will promote the moral and polti-
cal welfare of free people.
O. Resolued, That the Declaration ofIndependence,
the tone and tenor OF the constitution the ordinance
of 1887 the words and deeds of the founders of this
republic, all indicate that our forefathers intended
that slavery should be sectional, not natonal-tem-
porary, not permanent
8. Resozued That Anaericoniss ant;-slzuerv
and temperance the foundation stones of our order
equally deserving consideration and that before
giving political support to any man. for any Of
flee, we will mperatively demand his entire commit
tai in favor of these great and cardinal principles
4. ResolUed, That solemnly protest against the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise, the passage of
the Nebraska Kansas BILL and the fagtve-slave law
as violations of the rights of the free States and
tending the destruction of the free institutions of
country.
5. Resozped, That we pledge ourselves to use our
utmost exerons to free national territories from
the of slavery, and that will never consent
under any circumstances to the admission of anoth-
er slave State into this Union.
6. Resotred, That any attempt to commit our or
der in the free States to the advancement of the
terests of slavery to ignore political question:
to stamp 1t as s1de issue, or to enon silence upon
in respect to its evils and encroachments deserves
and receives sternest dsapprobaton and dissent
Published by order of the council
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laborers native-born; laborer foreign-born.
35 in all--30 of whom are native citizens; of
whom are foreign.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWD. STUBS, agent.
Hon. w L. MARCY, Secretary Estate.
The subjoined table includes the Interior Depart
ment ofthe government and full account of the per-
sons holding office under the Treasury Department,
and recaptulation ofthe persons holding under the
State Department:
Statement shouting the birthplace Of the persons
ployed IN the Uarious offices Of the public serOice
as far as can be ascertGined from the Blue Book
of 1852.
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Whole number 100
OF these SO are of American birth and - of foreign
BIRTH
The following are the particulars to be observed:
1. John Marron Third Assistant Postmaster
General appointed May II, 1880; was born in Ire
land, came here when eight months old.
2. John Agg clerk, appointed June 8, 1851;
born in England, resided here for more than 40
years.
g. N HolteD, clerk, appointed June 8, 1884;
born in Switzerland, resided here q years.
4. j. Lawrenson, clerk, appointed April z, 1884;
born in England, came here months old, now fifty
years in this country.
5. G. A. Schwarzman, clerk, appointed June,
1s4s; born in Germany, came to this country Is
years of age, served 10 years in the American army
6. E. Donelly, clerk, appointed July 1, 1853;
born in Ireland, came to this country when years
of age, now 80 years in the country.
z. j. r. Condor, clerk, appointed July !, 1858;
born in Ireland, came here aoout 81 years of age,
now 40 years old.
g. j. E. Mcmahon, clerk, appointed May 2, 1858;
born in Ireland, came here infant, now % years
of age.
g. James McCorrick, clerk, appointed July 3
1858; born in Ireland, came here young, now 40
years old.
10. G. Mcdonnell messenger appointed August
TO- 1858; born in Ireland, resident in the country
35 years.
II. T. Molchon, Waterman, appointed May %,
1858 born in Ireland, resident in the country many
years.
12. James Orr, clerk appointed August 1854
born in Ireland resided here IA years, served q
years in the Mexican war, and was badly wounded
The Department of the Interior gives the follow
Spr, of itco1f
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Public, No. II
JOINT RESOLUTION reatiye to bids for nrnvisio]


ing, and small stores for the use of the navy.
Rsgoned by tile Senate and House Of RepresentatigE,
the UteI Suites Of AnaericG Congress dssenabd That
all bids for supplies of provisions clothing and small stores
for the of the navy may be rejected at the option ofhe
department. if made by one who is not known man
of regular dealer the article proposed to be
furnished which fact the reverse be distinctly sta
have failed to comply with the conditions of any contract;
they may have previously entered into with the United
that if than bid be offered for the supply ar
tice on account OF party either in his name
the whole of such bids shae be rejected at the option
the department and that copatners of any firm shall not
be received suretes for each other that when
it may be deemed for the of the gov
eminent and the health of the of the United States
vessels, procure particular brands of -four which are
to keep best distant stations the Bureau Of Pro
of the Navy be and hereby authorized procure the
same on the best terms, in market overt.
Approved 9th March, 1854.
Nav S-Iaw4w
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Intendant,s Office,

RALEIGH, May 9Th, 1850 J.
HyHE INTENDANT RESPECTFULLY lNN!ttnr
the cooperation of the citizens with the City Au; ng
tiles in promoting the health of the City during the
summer, and cleanliness of the streets He eth
requests the tenants lessees OF lots on ba
sides of Fayetteville Street from the Cape Fear BANK
Capitol; Wilmington Street from Dave to Hsrgett
Hargett Street from Wilmington to Fayetteville to
and at the middle of the street cart will be sent
urday morning hereafter, until the 1st of November
move the
BY ord er of the Board, ..,t
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD, LnFS"00"s
Nay II, 1885.
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NEW AUCTION AN CONFESSION HOUSE:

)" e BEG LEAVE To ANNOUNCE To Ool'
w friends and the public generally that we have assO
claed ourselves together for the purpose ofdong genera
AUCTION, COMMISSION AND AGENCY BUSINESS =.
in this City, at the formerly occupied by the s
B. b. Smith, and hope by strict personal attention to DUST
merit liberal patronage.
JAS. ]. LITCHFORD 4 WIN. HENRY COOKE.
REFERENCES: c. Dewey, Esq.,, Cashier Bank State, w.
a. Jones, Esq Cashier Bank Cape Fear, E. B. Freeman,
Esq. Clerk Supreme Court Heartt Jones MerenAPP o
Raleigh A. M. McPheeters, Norfolk Va.,; Thomas A'
Nav II 1ass A. O' Aft
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JUDGES TO AWARD PREMIUMS.


1. Thoroughbred Rorses-Col Edmond Towns of
Granville, Hon. Chas. Manly of Wake and James
w. Patton of Buncombe.
2. Quick Draught and Saddle Ro,ses-Hiram r.
Nixon of Wayne Col Jos. A. Whitaker of Franklin,
and Joab Hyatt of Guilford.
8. HeaOy DrGught Horses.-John B. Leathers of
Orange, Henry T. Clarke of Edgecombe, Charles 6.
Yates of Guilford.
4. Jacks and Jennetts.-Hon. Abram Rencher of
Chatham, Jno NJ. Moody of Northampton, Jno. L.
Dancy of Edgecombe.
5. Mules-Wm. Faison, ST. of Sampson, JOS j.
Jones Of Warren, Ashley Sanders of Johnston.
6. Short Horn and Durham Cattle.-Jas A Will
hanson of Caswell, Col Mich. NJ. Long of Halifax
VIM. K. Lane of Wayne.
z. De0ons.-Henry 7. Burgwin of Northampton,
Henry Elliott of Cumberland, Rev. Josiah Crudup
of Granville.
8. Ayshirss Alaerneys and Herttords.-Thos p
Devereux of Halifax, Col. Isaac T. Avery of Burke,
Col. Cad Jones of Hisborough.
9. Grades and Natiue CottLe.-N W.Woodin of
Buncombe, Owen Fennell of New Hanover VIM
Eaton, of Warren.
TO- Imported Cattle.-Dr. VIM. R. Holt of David
son. Geo. W. johnson of Caswell, Jno. A Averitt of
OnsloW.
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This statement shows saving by the use of the
Syvic oil of per cent at the least So advise all
who wish to have their houses provided with the
finest light they to lose no time in procur-
ing these lamps of Messrs. Leavitt, Wadsworth &
Co. Petersburg (Va) IntelLigencer
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The high prices which have ruled the markets for
time which is lnainly to be attributed to the
succession of short crops for years past-have
ated no little anxiety i'll The public mind in regard to
the prospects for good crops the present year. 1t is
of early in th, to draw any certain
conclusions in regard to any of the crops; but the
accounts furnished by exchanges are encourag-
ing, and show promise of abundance. The crops in
it was so late coming, and there so little Of it,
that many think the wheat will fall considerably
short of average crop, while the oats will be still
less We hope for the best, however. Having in
other years gloomy prospect succeeded by
a harvest of plenty; trust that success
sion of gentle showers and genial sunshine will in
vgorate the tender shoot and it to bring forth
fruit in abundance. HilLs6oro' Rec.
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List OF custom-nouse oHceTs III tue oI10
States:
American. Foreign.
215 1887
The foregoing statement first appeared in New
England paper in August last and was used IN the
elections in the northern States. 1t is now revived
for the same purpose at the South. When it first
appeared applied to the several departments and
procured the facts, which published in our IS
that time do not vary the general results and hence
as full and complete exposure of the falsehoods
contained in the statement reproduce the article
referred to:
From the Washington Union, Sept g. 1854
This statement has been circulated all over the
country and is doubt used to influence the pref
udices of race and religion We have taken the
trouble to inquire into the facts and have obtained
the following report ofpersons holding office under
the present administrations
The following is the account of the Post Office
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From the Washington Union.
Revival of Know Nothing FalsehOOds in North
Carolfn6S
A friend in North Carolina encloses to US the
statement below as to the proportion of foreign and
natve-born citizens holding ofh.e under the general
governments remarkint that the leaders of the know
nothngs are using it authentic to sustain their
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PRESIDENTIAL TEAM.-The party that rallies on
the Poole platform, have made the ftlowing nomi.
nations for the Presidency:
For President.
GEN. JOSEPH HISS, of Massachusetts,
49, For Vice President
MRS. PATTERSON, of Boston.
We did not before know that Hiss was a General
Mrs. p, who viii act as his Vice if elected has done
corporal service in the Bay State.-Al5aay Atzas.
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W. V. McKEAN,
Chief Clerk House of Rep

Chief Clerk House OF RepS.
In looking over these tables, realize the turp-
tude and reckessness of these proscriptionsts the
of their falsehoods and the means they resort
to to poison the public mind. The fact proves that
the ratio of adopted citizens employed in all the va
rious departments of the general government falls
far below the monsrous exaggerations now circu-
lated in the newspaper press, that may well Won
der that few of this class of Americans have been
employed Their power at the ballot oxes-their
general intelligence-ther uniform decorum-their
value as emigrants in opening up the new Terrific
ries-and their substantial Importance as producers
all conspire to make them worthy, at least of i'm
partial consideration at the hands of the American
people. No battlefield that has been illuminated
by the American flag has failed to disclose the adop-
ted citizen in the foreground of the picture; and
from the period when the first gun flashed at Lex
ington, down to the moment when the last sword
cleaned at Chepultepec, they have exhibited vir-
tue and valor in behalf of their chosen country
which they never have been able display in behafof
their own fatherand. Cut off from the opportunity
of sacrificing themselves for their own hre-sides,
they have come hitherward to prove their devotion
to the cause of human rights and rational ibrety.
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The following is from the Department of State.
1t will be observed that the proportion of foreigners
holding Office under this department is somewhat
greater than usual and the reason is obvious A
number of the consuates do not pay living COM
pensaton. American citizens cannot and will not
accept of such appointments, and they given to
foreigners simply because nobody else will take them:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, August g. 1854
The following is statement respecting all persons
employed either in, under the supervision
of, the Department of State.
1.-Employed Abroad
l. Ministers, commissioners secretaries of legation
and agents connected with them-whoe number, AZ.
Of these, were born abroad, 8 of whom have
been naturaliEed, and one, the United States des-
patch agent in London, has not.
Q. Councils and commercial agents-whole num-
Der, 22O.
Of these 40 were born abroad of whom 81 have
been naturalized and / has not; and was born
under the flag of the United States; the rest or e.
may have been naturalized, but of this the depart
ment has no evidence
1l.-Employed in the United States or their Ter
rores as governors secretaries of Territories and
despatch agents-whole number{16.
OF whom 8 were born in the United States The
rest of whom are despatch agents, were probably
SO born but of this the department has no direct
evidence.
HL-EmpIoyed in this department-whole num-
her, 40.
Of these, were born abroad one of whom came
to the United States in his third year, and is of
American parents, who at the time of his birth,
were temporarily residing abroad; of the others
SO born have been naturalized and, soon will be.
Respectfully submitted to the Attorney General.
W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.
DEPARTMENT STATE, August 10, 1854
SIR: have the honor to report the following list
of the clerks and other employees of the Department
of State, with the places of their nativity respec-
lively:
Olerks-William Hunter, Rhode Island; A.
French, New York; Fras. Marl1oe st. Croix, of
American parentsi A. H. Derrick Pennsylvania
James s. Mackie, Ohio; j. P. Polk, Delaware; R.
S. Chiffon, New Jersey; H. D. j. Pratt Massachu-
SETS @. j. Abbot New Hampshire; R. S. Chew,
Virginia; VIM. G. Reddall, Virginia; Charles V.
Gordon. Virginia; Edmund Flagg, Maine; George
Chipman Vermont; L. F. Tasistro, Ireland; Ed
ward Stubs Ireland Fl. D. johnson, Massachu-
sets R. s. Gillett, New York; c. G. Baylor, Ken
lucky.
Aessenger-Calvin Ames Massachusetts,.
Facker-Wm. P. Faherty, Maryland.
WGtehnen-Wm. H. Prentiss, District of Column
bia JAS Donaldson, District of Columbia R. Har-
rison, England; A. Best Germany.
Laborers-James s. Martin MARYLAND VIM
Lucas, District of Columbia; E. w HanseN, Penn
sylvania; w. A. Scott Pennsylvania; Thoma =.
Thomas, Virginia JAS. Williamson Virginia
Charles 81: Brown, Maryland; John Mcclure Ireland
Reeapitulation
q eierks-1s natiyebor born of American
parents, transiently abroad; foreign born.
misrepresentation born.
packer-native-born.
2wstchmen native.born; watchmen foreign-born.
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Not known sou
Whole number employed. ......... 106
The followingis the report from the House of Rep
resentatives of the United States:
The following is list of persons employed in the
House of Representatives on the LIST of October,
1858:
Born in Pennsylvania, s Vermont, District of
Columbia 6 Maine, 2 Connecticut, 1 North Car
olina Ireland, ;Ohio, Virginia, II Maryland,
8 New York, Indiana, 1 !; New jersey, 2; Ten
nessee, and Georgia, !. Total 81.
From the above you will see that there is bu. one
out of fifty -four who was born abroad and he has
been in the country ten years. having arrived here
in his boyhood