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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
An AWKWARD MIsrAKr.-The following

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An AWKWARD MIsTAKs.-The following
good story is told of Gen.. Cass, by a COR
respondent Of the Springfield Republican /:
Il Gen. Cass has fixed himself nt the Ma
tiona' in Washington, the new proprietor
Of which, Guy, of Baltimore, is a living
fac simils OF the great Michigander -
Thereby hangs q tale. A guest at the
hotel lately astonishedl the Senator by a
demand for better room. About an
hour afterwards, as~General Cass was
leaving the house, for the Senate, up
came the man again, and this time he
commenced his remarks by familiar slap
on the shoulder. 'Now I've got you, old
Guy, said he, and l want you to have me
moved down story or two. Contound it,
thought asked you this morning, but II
turned out to be old Cass was speaking
to, and he looked as cross as bear with o
sore head Sir replied the Senator in
stern tone, and with a pulverizing glance,
you are evid .n,ly liable to mistakes, fol
you are now, talking 70 Gen. Cass a sec
.ond time. Good morning, sir ,r
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

During 1854, eighty two persons COM
mittsd suicide in Massachusetts,, OF whom
6hy.nne were males and twenty. three. fe-
males.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

The Secretary Of the Treasury, il is said
has determined TO oppose the repeal Of tie
duty on railroad iron.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

Judge Douglas will not arrive in Wash
ington till spring, as he has gone to
Cleveland to try the water cure. lie Is
suffering under u severe liberation Of the
throat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

III Grahams' Magazine for January is
an excellent number andicommences new
volume this is good time TO subscribe.
The portrait Of Rosa" is with the sub
scripton price.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

Nh. RIcHMoNb's LrcTUREs.-We are
most happy to see another course Of lee
lures announced by this most entertaining
and instructive Of lecturers. The subjects
proposed are so essentially different from
The others, that they viii call fully into
exercise the varied and rich intellectual
gifts of the lecturer The first two, being
des rip,ivs OF scenes in "ihe Camp !" and Of
the prevailing habits and customs Of that
oriental, scm;-barbarous. people, the Turks,
who arc now in danger Of losing their ma
tionality.. amid the fearful contest which is
wagng there, will bo not only very in
structive, but will call into play all that wit
and humor, which, like tho rippl's in a
stream, are ever eddyng about his v words.
The ,hiid, running thru the range Of Eng
lish literature, a, subject with " hfch tho
learned lecturer is thoroughly conversant;
and the fourth, the Poetry of the Bble.
than which a nobler theme could not be
selected, will give full scope to the lofliest
powers Of his mind. We predict for him.
full aud appreciaiing audience, 'nd for
ourselves, aidecp and lasting pleasure
Salem Reg ister. s.a.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

SECOND TRIAL OF WM. ARRIsoN, IN
CIScIyNATL-The trial of VIM. Arrson
for the murder of Isaac Allison, on the Goth
OF June, 1854, being set for yesterday, the
prisoner was brought into court. Though
the genersl interest manifested at the form
er trial is not now discovered in this case,
n large number of persons thronged the
branch of the Common Pleas, in which the
case was set many, no doubt, as ordinary
spectators, but the jurors and witnesses
contributed to swell the number considera-
bly,. Arrison looks well, evinces consider
able interest in the proceedings, Caking
copious pencil notes in examination ofPer-
sons called as Jurors, &c. but nothing of
nervous solicitude is betrayed by him at
any time. The plea of autrefois conrict,
heretofore offered was overruled by Judge
Parker, and the prisoner being then called
on to plead, put in the plea OF "not guilty"
Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec. IL.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

DEATH OF AsoTnER AMERICAN IN
RussIA.-Dr. Charles a. sDeinnger, OF
Reading, Pa, recently died Of Cbolera In
the Crimca. He Was a surg on In the
Russians service, and a young man OF
fine promise. The Reading Cazetto mcn-
tons the following brief incidents Of his
death
He had made an appointment to spend
an evening with hi. comrade, DR.. Jones, Of
Baltimore went, and found him pl ost ated
with sudden ard violent attack OF cholera
lie remained with him all night, aid rem
dered him every assistance that pro essional
knowledge aud friendly interest coald sug-
pest but notwithstanding all he sunk rapid
iy and died. Very aooii aiterward DR..
Deininper was himself seized with tho
same terrible malady, and In spite OF all
the efforts Of his brother surgeons, be too
died, after an illness Of only eleven hours.
lie retained full possession Of hs faculties
until The last, awaited death with christian
composure, and breaihed but single regret,
which was for The loved ones In his fsrofI
hom., whose grief the tidings Of his de-
parture would occa.ion he could web I'M
imagine Ills body was Deposited 10 the
same pras with that Of DR.. Jones, and tho
funeral SCI vices were pcriorned by ~
clerpyman Of ihs German LuihcrsD
Church, Of which DR.. Deininger was
pabtised member"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

A SprslrED ARrisT.-At a dinner CIV
en- by the late DUKE Of Cambridge, the
Queens uncle, celebrated painter, Guild
in, was present. The Duke gave him
formal bow, but presently a knot of poets,
politicians and others gathered round him
'What-what-wha is that =? Who-who
who is he p said the Duke. That, your
royal highness, is Gudin, the great French
painter 'Ilow-grcat--great is he =
Introduce him again. Painter,!is he Her
majesty loves pictures. lie must go-he
must 90 to court" An attendant whisp-
cred that he could not go to court as a
painter, but, as he had formerly been
lieutenant in the French army, he might be
presented as an officer. The Duke made
the proposition to Gudin. The painter,
drawing himself up to his full height, re-
piled proudly, in the hearing of all, "Fhe
King of France made me lieutenant;
God made me a painter. | will go TO
court as u painter, or not at all.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
PENssYLvANIA Coal. - The whole

PENNsYLvANIA Coal. - The whole
amount OF coal sent to market from the an
tharatic regions Of Pennsylvania, during.'he
year 1856, is now accertained 10 be about
six millions four hundred thousand tons
an increase over 1854 OF about seven hun
dred and fifty thousand tons. D 1t ia fair to-
estimate that this has brought money into
the State at the rate Of about three dollars a
ton, SO that Pennsylvania has realized from
her anthracite coal mines over nineteen
millions Eof d olars during a. single year.
The additional advantage she had gained in
the immense amount OF profitable labor this
coal busines yields to large portion Of
her popu latioa, and the employment il gives
upon her public works, cannot be estimat-
ed. eI.. .ria $50 iir sri.i. aIr
tt is to be regretted that there is no
method of ascertaining the amount and va
lue of the bitumnous coal dug out and sent
TO market from the Western parts OF the
State. II this could be known, the money
given to.Pennsylvania in exchange for her
coal would appear, perhaps, fifty per cent
greater. But, even as il is, enough is
known to show that Pennsylvania, in her
coal deposits, possesses means OF wealth
which begins to compare with the gold de-
posits of California. In value, our coal
product already exceeds that OF either Of
our crops wheat, corn or oats. Thirty
years have built up this enormous and
renume rative business. In the next
thirty years, with greater capital, new rail-
roads and canals, more extended markets,
vaster population, and increasing manu-
fectures, the coal product Of Pennsylvania
bids fair to equal all her agricultural pro-
ducts and to surpass the lannual yield OF
r-.u r.I.go.n;a -Dk;Io nullatin
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

WAsnIsGT0N, Tuesday, Dec, To-
SssArr-Mr. Pratt gave notice that he
would introduced a bill for the improve
ment Of the Pataposco river.
Mr.. Bayard gave similar notice relative
70 Port Penn,-Adjourned. .an
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
THE EXTENSIONS EAST AND WEST.

1t will be observed in the legislative proceedings
that the bill to construct Railroad from Goldsbo-
rough to Beaufort Harbor, passed the House of Com
mons on Saturday last, by vote of 81 to IA.
We felt quite sure that the measure would pass,
but the majority is larger than expected. The
feelings and judgments of members, it is apparent,
decidedly in favor of an enlarged and liberal
system of improvement. We regard this as one of
the most gratifying signs of the times.
The State, by this bill, is to aid in the construc-
ton of the Road to the extent of thirds of the
capital stock.
We cannot doubt that the bill for the extension
West will meet with the same favor and support in
in the House Of Commons.
The landholders, it is known, are alone heard in
the Senate; but that body, though not so fully up
with the spirit of improvement as the Commons,
has heretofore shown itself disposed respond and
it has responded most promptly and cheerfuly to
the public expectations in this respect. The vote
may be closer in the Senate than in the Commons :;
but we think we may confidently venture the asser-
ton that steps will be taken this session for the
extensions East and West.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
GU Stan0ar0.
RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1855.
THE LEGISLATURE

We refer our readers to the proceedings up to
Monday evening" in this days paper
The two Houses actively engaged in the
transaction of public business. large portion of
the Revised Statutes has been read three times in
the Senate; and tho House is also making progress
in the same.
On Monday, in the Senate the Free Suffrage bill
passed its second readingby six votes than the
Constitutional majority. Some of the Whgs it will
be observed, after their favorite amcndment-that
offered by Mr.. Haughton had been adopted by the
majority, refused to vote for the measure But it is
idle to expect the votes of such politicians as Mr.
Graham Mr.. Rayner, and Mr.. Haughton, for such
measure. By the way, did not Mr. Haughton pledge
himself before the people of Chatham to vote for
Free Suffrage?
On Monday, in the House, the bill establishing the
County of Allegheny reconsidered, and the bill
passed its second reading, yeas Ga, nays 40. The
engrossed DILL from the Senate establishing the
ty of Polk, also passed the Commons on its second
reading by vote of IS to A. The success of these
measures thus far, is owing in great degree to the
indefatigable exertons of Messrs. Mills Bower and
Gentry.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

l.
We have read with much interest the special mes
sage of President Pierce river and harbor i'm
provements, communicated to the two Houses of
Congress the 3oth of last month. We regret that
our columns are crowded as to prevent us at this
time from laying it in full before readers, but
we give synopsis of it in another column. We
agree with the Washington Union that the Demo
cratic party will be gratifed to find in the message
the most triumphant vindication that has been
made of that article in their creed which pledges
them to a ceaseless opposition to general system
of internal improvements His def liton of this
SYSTEM and his exposure of its ruinous consequent
if carried out according to the design of its orig
inators, whilst they show beyond controversy the
wisdom of that article of our creed the score of
expedicncy, furnish conclusive argument against
the constitutionality of the system. Every Demo-
crat will feel grateful to President Pierce for his
overwhelming argument on this branch of his sub
ject and regard with glow just pride the tribute
TO the memory of Gen. Jackson, and the admirable
vndcation of suggestion Of that patriot and states
man in regard to appropriations for improvements of
rivers, upon which so much reproach has been from
time to time sought to be cast.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
DIR. e. c. ROBINSON.
S Q R G EON DEN TIs T,

I'D RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE LADIES AND
h Gentlemen of Raleigh that he will make profess
sional visit to that town about the 10th of January and
main n few weeks.
He proposes pay such visits three four times every
year. that those who desire to patronze him will be
enabled 10 do 81 at stated periods.
Whole sets of Teeth put up by Atmospheric pressure
with Al tcia Gums-so perfectly natural that
practised eye could detect them.
Not being enabled to procure suitable room, he will
visit at the residence of those who desire his services
~ At the Marlborough House.
He most respectfully refers to the undersigned gentlemen
viz: His Exceency Thomas Bragg, Hon. w. Dallas Hay
wood Hon. Asa Biggs, Major Walter Gwynn, Ed Graham
Haywood, Esq, Dr. W H. McKee, DR.. W. Hill, DIR. H. ].
Macon, Warrenton, N. C.
January 10, 1855. 1E3m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

ew The Wilmington Herald does injustice to Mr..
White, the Commonor from Bladen. Mr.. White is
not unfortunate, " that paper alleges, in his
efforts before the Legislature. ~One of the most
modest members of the House, he has spoken but
seldom but he has uniformly been listened to with
attention. ard his efforts have been highly creditable
The idea of his having been "pretty efectually de-
molished by Mr. Vance, of Buncombe, is all fic-
ton. The Herald finds it impossible to forgive or
forget Mr.. White for having handsomely defeated
Col. McDougald.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF. At caucus of the
members of Congress- held last week in Washington,
it resolved that is right and proper that the
duties imposed by law upon goods, wares, and mer
chandise imported into the United States from for
eign countries, should be modified and reduced
at the present Congress- preserving the principles OF
the tariff act of 1885, will materially diminish the
amount of revenue annually collected from customs"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

Mr.. FISHERS SPEECH. We take pleasure in call
ing attention to the Speech of Mr.. Fisher, in this
paper For close and conclusive reasoning itiexces
any Speech of the session; and completely demol-
ishes the great Convention lumnaries that have
spoken on the subject.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
MARRIED..

At St. Johns Church, in Fayetteville Thursday
ing last, by Rev; j. G. Huske james McRae N. d. to
Near Fayetteville Thursday evening the 4th inst by
Mev R o Res "G e ct to
In this City on MOnaay the sth FMS inst By the ReT Dr.
qumans county, n c. TO Miss Catharine Fauntlero third
daughter of the late Col Edward Pescud of Petersburg
Va.
~ Virginia and Washington City papers please copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
NORFOLK MARKET.
NORFOLK MARKET.
REPORTED FOR THE 'NoRTH-cARoL1NA STANDARD -
By A. NJ. M'PHEETERS CO.,

By A. NJ. MPHEETERS 4 CO.,
Wholesale GucrS, Forwarding Of Commission Merchants.
JAN 9Th, 1875.
FLouR-Arrives slowly and continues in good demand
We quote S. F. $3.50; Extra $40; No. Family 1o15 On
1917
CoRN-White and mixed 81 q ssc. Yellow 90 @ oac.
B. E. PEAs-S5 "a 9Oc
WHITE BEANs-SlA q g.
CorroN-yery dull. We quote nomnally n.
STAvEs-R. o. hid 81 @ $5s; W. O. hid. in demand at
$50; Pipes and Heading nominal
NAyAL sToREs-of every description very dull Tar
Ect Spirits dull at SOC for retail lots We make quota
tions of the latter article in New York A q Acc.
BAcoN-Hog round 1O15.
LARD-1IA q 12c.
LlME-Thomaston 81 25 a l9s; N o. sl9S.
SALT. B. 30 q 81; G. at ~ @ $15s; T. 1. in
market.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

FAYETTEVILLE, January 6.
BACON is dull and slow SALE The CoTToN morket is again
depressed but decline since last The demand for
Corn is good 95 Flour has improved with
cd demand quotations. OATS and much wanted
at full prices.
SrTs TuRr. Market quiet with sales So cts. per
gallon Raw do 81, 10 to 81 70 per barrel.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

SALISBURY CELEBRATION. We learn that there
was immense crowd at Salisbury the 4th, and
that every thing passed off in the most admirable
manner. Prof. Elliott went up in fine style in his
balloon. By the way the Professor ascends again
from this place tomorrow, (Thursday)
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
Petersbnre. .Ianuarx Isf. I0h5.

petersburg, January LIST, 1866
TWNHE concerns of N. NJ. MARTIN DOMAINS. Pc
IL tersburg and N. NJ. MARTIN Co. Richmond having
been dissolved the undersigned have formed Coparner
ship to conduct GENERAL GROCERY COMMISSION
BUSINESS in Petersburg, the firm of N. NJ. MAR
TIN. BROTHER CO., and GENERAL COMMISSION
BUSINESS in Richmond, under the firm of N. NJ MARTIN,
SON co.
Business conded to either concern will have our prompt
and faithful attention. Our Store in Petersburg Sy
Street, fbetaoeen Centre Warehouse tie Old Stand
of NJ NJ MGrtn & Dcnnans,) where we offer for sale,
reasonable terms general assortment of GROCERIES
EET Office in Richmond near Shocco Warehouse.
n. M MARTIN.
ROB'T A. MARTIN, (lateof
tie firm Of AcZ5aoG:ne, Son d Coz
WALTER K. MARTIN,
H. L. PLUMMER, jr.
R0BT ANNAHILL.
Produce consigned to N. NJ. MARTIN, Son Co, Rich
mond will forwarded by the Petersburg of
any charge except drayage.
Nm MARTIN offers his grateful thanks to his friends
for the kindness and lively interest manifested by them in
behalf of The late concerns of n NJ MARTIN DOMAINS,
Petersburg, and N NJ MARTIN d Co. Richmond HIS best
efforts and also those of his present partners Will be made
their continued confidence and support.
The business in Petersburg will be conducted by Ro A.
in Richmond by N III. MARTIN and WALTER T. MARTIN.
january g. 1855 1056-4tw
THlO THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF N,
u & s. CAROLINA.-Ths subscribers having tar
ken the premium the late State Fair upon turpenne
TOOLS chppers roundshaves and hackers would announce
to the public they manufacturing these tools
tensivey Their women having been for many years en-
gagged above business unsurpassed by in the
liver these tools any points the N G. w r. and w
n. Railroads. warrant these tools to be equal IN
quality and superior in adaptation for work to any North
manufacture and ask liberal share OF puohc patron
age trusting that liberal Southerners will give 10
home manufactures. 80,
All orders addressed to us at Jericho, N ca Will meet
prompt attention. n 1y1,rv,r1D
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
Nov 25 tn 1854
Mr. Editor of the North

Carolina Standard
write you few lines to let you know that l Get
one of your Papers some times wunse in six months
some times oftener Wrote you some year or two
ago to stop your Paper for had never othereod you
to send it and Nurse than that l never low To pay
for it so if you intend sending it for Nothing go a.
head
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

Mr.. Shepherd introduced resolution authorizing
the Public Treasurers to deposit Stateabonds as
curity for the money borrowed to meet the demands
on the Treasury-read and adopted On motion of
Mr.. Shepherd, the rules were suspended, and the
resolution read the second and third times and
passed The House took recess until o'clock
The evening session was occupied bybot Houses
in appointing Justices of the Peace for the several
counties of the State
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
TuyO THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF
IL & 8. CAROLINA.-Ths subscribers having

NJOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICA.
tie will be the General Assembly for an act
to incorporate the "Yadkn Manufacturing Company.
january 4, 1855. to-0Vu
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
anuf said Yours Rep
Fl ADAMS

We trust Mr.. Adams is Gas well could be ex-
pected. " We assure him we are more than repaid
for his subscription and will forward him the differ
ence as soon as can get pewter button changed.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10
SUICIDE OF A "DEAD-HEAD. I"

In the wilderness of editorial perpexities
casionally happen something rich and refreshing,
of which the following telo de sc of dead head :"
is an instance
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

WWe refer to the card of Dr. Robinson in an
other column. He comes highly recommended.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

No SALTAT TURKS ISLANDS. Capt. Buck, of the
schooner Valentine Doane, from Turks Islands, ar
rived yesterday, informs us that there was salt
to be had at any of the islands. The quantity on
hand at Turks Islands was about 5000 bushels,
which had been previously engaged, and for which
80 cents per bushel was asked. The V. ID. came
home in ballast
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-10

U. S. SENATOR FROM Iowa. A dispatch to the
Chicago journal, dated at Davenport December 20,
states that Ebenezer Cook, the National Wing can
didate, had been nominated in the Democratic
requires only five more Wing votes to elect him"
The parties are strangely and beautifully mixed.
Fitz Henry Warren's chances said to be
for the present.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-10-20
PAQUEAnNE IBERVIII.E, "A, OCT. 20, 1855.
Astounding Discovery.

We find the following account of marvel.
ous discovery in an Irish paper, the editor o
which remarks that it will not probably b.
doubted by any body who has sufficient credu.
lily to believe it,
We beve been informed, bu. what exact
amount Of credibility We should give to the
statement we are not prepared to say, that in
the progress Of the formation of the Foynes
Railway, some laborers discovered, at small
distance beneath the surface of the earth with.
in about two miles Of Askeaton, gigantic skel-
Teton eleven feet in length. Besides the remains
was found vessel, with an inscription on it,
indicating that something would be found by
digging deeper. Following this intimation,
they uncovered another vessel, something re-
sembling bottle in shape, inscribed with a
legend which said, three drops Of the contents
be poured into the mouth Of the skeleton,
hereupon its owner would come to life again.
Although much doubling they followed the in
structions; but on letting the second drop into
the mouth, the skeleton began to stir. upon
which the men became so frightened that they
took to flight, expecting as they ran, to be pur-
sued by the half resuscitated giant. The re-
port of this strange story caused such sensa-
tion in he nsighborhood that the police had to
close tp the grave, and thus the old Fenian gi.
ant has been once more consigned to his long
slumber Of many ages.