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S25 REV ARD.

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DANAwAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, ON SAT AT
IAurday morning last, a negro woman named ELLEN,
had on purple Romespun dress and had with her cop
peras-checked h9mespun dress fear she may obtain "a
reward of twenty-five dollars will be paid for her ap-
prehension and delivery twenty miles west of Ra
LEIGH the Haywood road for lodging her in anyja
50 'nA' s'' lS' 's. OSBORNE BOWERS
yWyHE NORTH CAROLINA ARATOR.-THE
ID to e to to he eea on on
the Farmers and Mechanics of North Carolina under
venent form for reading and preservation, at one dollar
per annum, payable IN adaDnce. .,
periodicals of the country whatever may be
deemed solid and good well g suited to Hr ssen lion and cal
improvement The results of experience among own
and the of our most enterprsing and sku
practical men given to the public with summary Of gen.
The true policy and interests of North Carolina will al
ways be motto and if the friends of the cause of inn
respectfully solicit their and their aid in procuring
subscribers.
friends will please forward all the they
get by of February and keep the Prospectus for
first number which, if encouraged will be issued by the
1'' - -A'io'' THOS j. LEMAY
Raleigh, january l. 1856. ls-
UNEACHERS WANTED.-THE TRUSTEES OF
Wilson Institute wish to engage the services of male
teacher to assist in the @ OF the S and GAS &
Also for the Female Department young lady to
give lessons Music the Piano and Guitar to instruct
the Latin and portion of the English classes. Those de-
string the situation will please address either subscr
testimonials scholarship The next session
of the Institute will open the second Monday in july
E. w. ADAMS Erin.
B. H. RARD1N,
Secy. Board Trustees.
Wilson, April "a, 1855 45-4w:
NEW BOOKs.-RUTH HALL-by Fanny Fern
IL Fudge Doings-by Ike Marvel.
Woolfert's Roost-by Washington Irving:
W. L. POMER0Y.
March 2, 1855. %
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NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
IN SURANCE COMPANY, Raleigh N. G. This Company
nsures the lives of individuals for of years.
for life the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE, the assured for life
participating in all the profits the Company For poll
granted for the whole term of m when the premium
therefor amounts to $780, may be given for half
the amount of the premium bearing interest at per
without guaranty.
prompt in which all losses have been paid
by this Company together with the low rates of premium
present great inducements to such disposed in
SLAVES insured for term of from to five years.
for two-thirds their value
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory proof
is presented.
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, WIN. w. HOLDEN,
WIN. D. HAYwooD, WIN. D. COOKE
JAMES F. JORDAN, r. II. BATTLE,
QU1NToN BUsBEE, WIN. II. JONES'
H. w. Hustled, F. c. HILL,
VIM H. MCKEE, SEAToN GALES.
CHARLES B. RooT.
OFFICERS.
Dr. CHARLES E. JOHNSON, President,
WILLIAM d. HAYWOOD V5ce President.
JAMES F. JORDAN Secretary,
WILLIAM II. JONES, Treasurer,
H. W. Hustled, AttoJney,
CHARLES E. JoHNToN, NJ D. Medical
WILLIAM H. MckEE NJ. D. Board Of
RIcHD. B. HAYWOOD, NJ. D. Consultation.
WILLIAM d. COOKE J
w. W. HOLDEN, = Erecutiue COM
CHARLES B. RooT, mittee.
J. HERSMAN, General Agent
For further information, the public referred the
pamphlets, and forms of proposal which be obtained
at the Office of the Company, any ofits Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, post paid, to
u IL y
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= sDaAR ACRES of TURPENTINE Land

x 6DAAn ACRES of TURPENTINE Land
eDeSOU FOR SALE.-We offer for sale a tract of
county, adjoining the New Hanover county line The Holly
Shelter road from Wilmington to jacksonville and Rich
land in successful working condition TuIPentine
Store and Warehouse Coopers and Blacksmiths shops
Barns Stables Negro Houses and in fact every thing ne
Wagons timber carriages &C., stock of cattle and hogs
produce of the land hauled miles to navigabe
ter all of the year. The timber
hauled So miles to Creek There is considerable quan
tity good timber the land and ghtwood for making
tar in abundance.
The presents favorable opportunity for Turpen
tine Timber Dealers make Investment which
not fail to highly remuneratve. There Stills
within 10 miles of place. and consequently compet
ton the purchase of the material The subscribers
having attend cannot the place
per attention, will sell the whole interest of
nr snd eonnc b bne Apnv to-
VIM A. GUYER, or
j. R. BLOSSOM,
Wilmington, N. C.
Santenobar ia 1esI S6-tf
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THE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

THE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
Principals Miss C. L GR1MsHAw A II. GRIM
SHAW, A. NJ, NJ. D.
VENHIS INSTITUTION HAS BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL
Il operation than eleven years The of In
sructon thorough The study of French forms part of
the daily routine of study The house commodous,
the 1st of FEBRUARY and 1st of September.
TERMS For Boarding and Instruction, including French,
pupils under thirteen years of age $1,000 second class
$4,000 and Senior Department. $4,000 per session of five
months.
REFERENCES: Fright Rev. A. Lee, D. D. Rev. H. V. D.
Johns D. D. Baltimore; Hon. Jno. NJ Clayton, Delaware
PANEL % M Esa J. r Ca Esq TsdegaT Iron Iron
son. Petersburg Va; Governor Bragg, Hon. VIM A. Gra-
ham, w. II. Tucker Esq, Hon. G. E.. Badger Raleigh N. G.
FEBRUARY 1St 1855. 22-lY.
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DR.. woRrH1NGroN-Dea Sir I take great pleasure in
recommending your Cholera Medicine to the public and
especially since have had personal experience and
observation of its beneficial effects.
have tried several remedies put for Cholera, &C. but
have found such happy results from from
your invaluable remedy. nave such unbounded conf
dcnce in its efficacy that unwilling and will not leave
home without a supply with me- and regard it of
the most valuable discoveries of the age. Yours truly,
w. P. BEAMAN.
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n FATHER FOR SPRING

II EATHER FOR SPRING
IL SALE AND RETAILL-We respectfully inform our
friends and the public that have large and most
excellent Stock Of Leater and Findings, for the Spring
Trade which will sell low other establishment
South of New York. and for less price than they be had
there expenses of travelling freight &c. considered
by the whole package and
the advantage of receiving Leather regularly from our own
Tannery places to sell Goods above stat
ed Those who wish to buy cannot lose by giving stock
both to price and quality Below enumerae some OF
the leading articles viz:
20 dozen of Crawords Calf Skins (ths maker had the
premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair held in
London in 1917
40 dozen French Skins, best quality,
40 60 American Calf Skins,
so Lining and Binding Skins,
10 Morocco Skins
500 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather,
so Band Leather,
Lasts BOotTrees Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of
kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
Also Sewed Brogans of manufacture warranted
to give satisfaction, and other articles too
to mention at No ~ Old street. opposite Harrsons
Saddlcry T. A. d r. H. FORD.
n B. We pay the highest price in cash for Green and
Dried Hides delivered o rs at Store.
Petersburg, May 5, 1852 If.
EHIRST PREMIUM !-SMUT AND SCREEN.
II ING MACHINE, YOUNGS PATENT IMPORTANT
TO MILLERS AND MILL OWNERS.-This Machine re-
ceved the first premium the North Carolina State Fair
and the public the best now in in
the State Seven hundred of them running North
Carolina all of which operation and have
the most entire satisfaction IN regard both to
and durability having SIX and perform as
we'll they did at first and have not been out OF order
day We nave thrown out ten different Smut Machines
make for this They warranted for five years.
and delivered at the Mill any where in the State.
JNO A McMANNAN,
South Lowell Orange County, Nc:
Cut sadv ont md keen
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WINDSOR, n. c., Sept. 19, "a.

WINDSOR, n. c., Sept. 10, "a.
Dr. R. H WoRrH1NGToN-Dear Sir: have made some
effort and have succeeded in introducing your Medicine to
the public and find it is taking we'll indeed and the
result is that have nearly sold what you sent l
therefore wish you would send me some
you y have not the slightest doubt but that
this Medicine is the best remedy out for the disease
which it is recommended [ hope you will send
supply as would not like to get entirely out of it.
Yours, truly,
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s KING.

Commission Merchants,
MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B. LEWIS formerly of Franklin Co., N. G.
Dr. PEYTox KING, of Pickens Co., Ala.
A. NJ Lewis, our authorized agent of Raleigh, N e:
Inne6 G. 1854. %
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TERMS OF THE wEEKLY-7sOo Dollars per Gmnu,n'
:: odvance or within the first month Two Dollars and
IN cents if payment be delayed six months and Three
Tnoar if not paid within six months from the time Of
TERMS OF THE SEMI-wEEKLY-Fow Dollars per
nn in advance within the first month; -Four Dollars
nor if not paid within six months from the time of SUBJ
scribing
Terms of Advertising in the Standard.
or REGULAR rates of advertising are a follows:
One square, IA lines or less) first insertion 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, 70
Longer advertisements in proportion
Contracts will be made with advertisers, az ths Go0Se
0r rates. for six twelve months ana at the close OF
e contract 3S per cent will be deducted from the gross
amount C..5s ,o+ o~ooad;nr Hyo J;nos
r be inserted either the Weekly semi-Weekl for
s. months OF $40 tor r ye5f I m aSs @onbs 0r Nh pa
The paper will be sent to advertisers for SIX months
or nbscribers and others who may wish to send money
70 Le Editor do at all times, by mail, and at his
risk Receipts all will be promptly transmitted
r letters to the Editor must come free of postage
I'd. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
will attend the County and Superior Courts Of Wake
Johnston Chatham and New Hanover He Is to 2e @ 9unq
t the office formerly occupied by the late Hon. WILL ID.
HqyTGoqh' yoaoh Ia January 8. 1854. 1s-w&sw6m.
JAMES J. IREDELL,
ATTORNEY and Counsellor at Law,
aft
of This and the adjoining Countess ,u
0dcehe one occupied by the late Hon. James lredel
Raleigh June 18th, 1888 oZ-u
WINSTON & CLARKE,
CounseIlors and Attorneys at Law,
RALEIGH, N. c. - NV,
P. H. WINSTON. VIM j. CLAKkE
March 90, 1858. o4--
Law Copartnership.
MILLER AND ROGERS,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
RALEIGH, n. c.
Will attend promptly to all business entrusted 10 them.
- 30 Is5A 66-tf.
:, vcpurrrERs H. CH1sELIN. J. MARTIN.
A. M. McPHEETERS, & co.
Wholesale Grocers,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Office ut No. 6, Roanoke Square,
REFERENCES:
THOMAS P. DEvEREUx, ESQ., Halifax, No
GEO W. MoRDEch Pres't Bank of the State OF N: o.
G. DEWEY, Cashier Z"
" f. jones' Cashier Bank of Cape Fear:
" OBJ II BRAS BRAScH President Ralegh and CASTOR Road
Mcssrs. Reid & Soutter,
Dr. y. c. Whitehead AoJotE.
Pres't Farmers Blk of Va.
Alex. Bell, Esq.
B. Blossom Son, Neap York.
September 49, 1868. 81
LEWIS s. KING,
Commission Merchants,
MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B LEWIS formerly of Franklin Co., N. G.
Dr. PEyroN KING, of Pckers Co., Ala.
A. NJ Lewis, our authorized agent OF Raleigh, n. u:
June 6, 1854. oo--
KAOER BIGGS & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Tunis's Wharf 7oarn Point
fnlIy Vo
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m ANDs! LANDS!! LANDS !-FOR TH

n ANDS! LANDS! .! LANDS l!!-FOR THE
A IMMIGRANT AND CAPITALISTS! Persons in
search of homes Investments in Texas respectfully
invited to Office
We have for sae than two hundred thousand acres
of land in parts of the State Titles guaranteed
Land located claims against the State or indvidua;co
lected and adjusted
Office on Congress Avenue, City of Austin, Texas.
As buy land commission strangers will find it to
their interest to purchase through
RAYMOND, FREEMAN & co.
Real Estate Brokers, CbVeeting and Land agents.
October 16, 1854. 94-
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HREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
" At the end Three Years. such has been the and
economy of the officers of this Company, that still
free from debt; have made assessments and have
such large Capital in cash and that have hes
itaon the public that there is safer Com
pany in the Southern Country The most of the Risks in
this Company being the Western part the State where
the danger from fire is much less
AT the last annual Meeting the following officers
elected.
JAMES SLOAN President
s. G. COFFIN, Vice President.
C, P MENDENHALI, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y & Treasurer.
w. H. CUNNING, Gen. Agent.
DIRECTORS-James Sloan DR.. J. A. Mebanc, C. P.
Mendenhall, VIM s. Rankin, Rev C. F. Deems, James NJ
L. Cole D. P Weir, Greensborough; E. F. Lilly, Wades
Washington VIM. A. Wright, Wilmington; John l. Sha-
yer, Salisbury; John II. Cooke Fayetteville; II. G. Spru
Plymouth Robert E. Troy Lumberton Dr. r. H. Scales,
Lenox Castle.
All communications should be directed to the Secretary
free Of Postage. PETER ADAMS Sec'y.
August 6, 1854 75-ti
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Law Copartnership.
AND ERS

AND fLONH
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
RALEIGH, n. c.
VII III w w M,ITrn s II RoGERs
October 23, 1854. oo-tl.
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GEORGE W. McGLAUGHoN.
From the Murfreesboro' Gazette.7

From the MurfreesbOro' Gazette.
Mssrs In looking the last number of the
Gazette found a communication from friend Mr.. J..
T. Spiers, recommending Dr. R. H. Worhingtons Cholera
Mixture the public for the of Diarrea Dysenter
and other kindred diseases Having experienced
case happy effects of use well other members
my family safely that regard it superior to
remedy have used in an experience OF twenty
years. would therefore, recommend it every family,
invaluable remedy, and every individual procure
bottle and keep by them in these times of cholera
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This is to certify that have used Dr. R. H: Worhing
tons Cholera Medicine in my family for the last four
five weeks several of Bowel Complaint,
in vicinity, with nvarabe One of the
was that of a negro child, four five months DID,
who by the effects of the disease that its
life nearly despared of when wife happened to
think would try the Cholera Medicine and did
so with complete success less than forteght hours
thoroughly of opinion that family should be with
fine medicine.
Given under my hand, this Sd day of October, "a;
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JAMES j. IREDELL,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
WINSTON & CLARKE,

Counseilors and Attorneys at Law,
RALEIGH, N. C.
P. H. WINSTON. VIM j. CLAkhE'
March 1858. o4-
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This is to certify that, weeks back, taken
with violent Diarhaa which persisted for eight days.
Being sixty miles from home, made of all the
remedies could think of but without aorpg any relief
On arriving home, informed that Dr. r. n. Wor
thngon had prepared remedy for Cholera &c. and
advised to use it, did and to my astonishmen
single dose gave speedy and relief since which
time have used frequently family; and in justice
to the Doctor say, consider it nauc tile most Uala6le Ned
cine have used in experience of twenty years.
+. NJ. CAPEHART.
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NEW BOOKS.-RUTH HALL-by Fanny Fern
IL Fudge Doings-by Ike Marvel.
Woolfert's Roost-by Washington Irving,
W. L. POMER0Y.
March 2, 1855. 20
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June 2, 1s5
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J6kI1BLY
~----~-l-~---<---1un
SENATE.

j y sss
| s.. THURSDAY. DEcEMHER q
Inc Senate having been called to order by the
| 1s1oons, the Journal was read BY the Clerk y
/ at. THOMAS. Of Fairfax, in conformity with the
JOHN Tesointion respecting m examinations by the
TWO Houses of the returns of the late
the Senate lt1 ~ -, = s->sff- -
Mr. srrEsRoD, Of Wheeling, was directed 10 in
iorm the House Of tho readiness Of the Sensse to
proceed to tho execution of the Joint order
A message was received from the House uf Del.
ssat ss by Mr. PAUL, that the House hsd passed he
Senate bill respecting the sale Of certain Lots In
neeiing to the United States for custom house,
&c, with An amendment, In which the concurrence
OF the Senate was requested
on motion OF Mr. DENEALR, the Chair was Va.
Gated that the execution of the joint order I'm refer
ence 70 election returns &c, might be proeseded
The President having resumed the Gbair. Mr..
IoaLIN announced that the House was7ready to
proceed with the execution of the Joint order for
examining tho votes The President announced
taat Tee Senate would proceed to the Honse in q
ceeded and returned,
A message was received from the House. through
Mr. NICHOLSON, stating that the House had passed
resolution TO postpone the execution of the Joint
ofosr until friday and asked the concurrence Of
the Senate The resolution was amended. on
melton Of Mr.. C.TLErT, by postponing the execn
hon OF the joint order until O'clock and sent to
the House 'sr-4 y
~~N'S"oeSo W1s icStAFcQIE0 the House OF Dele
gates, by Mr.. NTCoLsos, that the House agreed to
the amendment. 1t was afterwards announced
taat the speaker of the House, forgetting the re.
cess amendment, had adjourned the House till
Frifay morning, and the President of the Senate
decided that the joint order must lie over till that
time. ,+ --sff Z p = :. = -
The amendment of the House to the Wheeling
custom House Bin having been taken up, it was,
on motion OF Mr. STEENRoD, 80 amended as to
give the Senate, in a certain event. the right to
resume jurisdiction, and was then concurreiin5
Mr.. BALDWIN presented . memorial of the J
H. *. Co. and moved that so much of it. as reIa.
ted to the finances of the Company, be referred
to the Committee ON Finance, and so much as
relates to the prosecution of the Improvement, be
referred 10 the Committee on Roads, &c and the
memorial be printed, which motion was adopted
The following resolutions were adopted
By MIR. OLD Instrueting the Committee of
Courts of Justice to inquire into the expediency of
reporting bill amending the charter of the nu.g
guenot Springs Co. H. | p,
BY Mr. JOHNSON: That the Committee on
Roads inquire into the expediency of converting
the State subscription to the capital stock of the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad Company into
loan. ..-.. ..l-s,. azf.. -. :, - s~ff
BY Mr.. WHITE That the Committee on Roads
inquire into the expedency of reporting Bill No.
POI OF last session. entitled bill to amend the act
incorporating the Richmond and Charlottesville
Turnpike Co..
On motion of Mr.. CArLETr, the Senate adjourn.
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tom Tit" is the name Of negro boy Who h
giving concerts in Savannah, Geo His perfcnn.
anee on the piano is said to be wonderful.
Sixty thousand acres Of land have been located
for the University At st. Anshony, Min. under =
government grant. va
Three sellers Of spoiled meat, At Memphis, wsss
recently sent 70 the workhouse for sxsyfesx days.
Served EN- right sssk
Beech and hickory wood is selling at Niiwankiss
at IS 70 IS oper cord. Good prices for woodsn
country.
Rev Stephen r. child, q Decatur, III, nectss
Of the Episcopal Church, died recently n thns
place. A
There were 10 deaths In Norfolk during ne
month Of November, Of which four were q ysa-
| low fever.
Professor r. Brandstetsner. of Rsymcnd Mss,
committed suicide on the 2oth niks By hioNiAo esa
/ his brains with pistol
/ David AtkIuson. Esq.. an old magistrafA an4
one Of tho early settlers of Ohio coantys ~ dd e.
Monday al wheeling ss 49,
The ST. Louis Republican pahlishes ! leeaee r.
the expedition under the cosnmAnd n c4pe Hepcs
%. q Pop Eng.s dated Fort FiiImosA Qe& ~
Il stating that the party arrived sa6ely = 49, Ds
contrary 70 report.
Three negroes were puniahed viii strips :
tho last Albcmarls coaniy sosrt ~ sssaehhe -
prodsce iAsusreetioa-
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~, g maze the nscsssary order hs could 81, l. 81
tha ;.s.l sas mouse IN the manner he had doneths,
JOINT order must Of necessity fal but 4 vnni
m Easy and simple matter 70 renew i. in the
thing further was said, but .oe no
IN took ground that the EpeaEsr was
omitted TO state yesterday that in announ,
sne standing committees. the Speaker sid
AAa NOT put Ar. ToMIIs upon any Of shos.
sn'n'1ees IN compliance with the urgent reuua.t
OF that gentleman = ss'1''s wy =
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The Erie Canal is closed for the season, tho lee
having anticipated the time appointed by the Co
nal Commissioners. About 1000 boats, many Of
which have breadstuffs on board, bound 70 ths
Eastward are thus locked up between Utica and
Little Falls N Y.
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--onb' rOh SALf-ihe subscriber offers NJ
p.Vete sale the Farm on which he resides, situated in
Iahoyer county, the head of the Mechanics
We turnpike, about six miles from Richmond.
TIE tract contains IFS acres 20 of which detached
from The balance, remain in wood The improvements
t'nslst OF an excellent Dwelling House. and the esua
i7qulae Farm Buildings There are also upon it two
Inc apple and peach orchards
lnits location vicinity TO the city. Lc. 1t ofers
many advantages - =
Fof terms apply TO the undersigned on the preui-
s' OF py letter through the =, o., Richmond.
~ %<-3ta.Z@& CHAS w. POLLARD.
E'OR SALE.--The lease VIII, The ELon
-, oesstaed BY me es hLACKSMITIfS SHOP,
ria ~ ~ ie Tools Fixtures &C., near the corner OF
''n hto oiaee streets, opposite SeabroDk,s Ware
Ay9ss and near the Old Market -. -
'Hs ssid Is i good one for any business The lease
"Gsld ~ ss disposed Of separately. If desired. o
.i-t day 1t will be sold at public auction. FOR any In
'aiIstlon enquire Of the subscriber, ALEX NoTT,
S>nIsishesr a# R8 p. PHELlH.
no N-5tsws
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FROM MExIco.-The steamer Nautilus bringsa
at New Orleans, Brownsville dates TO the 24th plt
A company of Americans had purchased silver
mines near Ealtone. Tho difficulties between Tsr
mauIipas and New Leon were unsettled s
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LEGISLATIVE GALLANTRr.-In tho House Of
Representatives Of Pennsylvania, IN 1893, whils !
bill granting pensions to certain revolutionary ve-
terans was pending in that body, Mr.. Matthias moy-
sd to add grstuity Of $40 TO one Sarah Crpsss
the spseeart Of old soldier" which motion pre-
vailed, As to 36.
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NEW BUSINESS IN WoRcxsrgR.--The wor.
cester Mass. Spy says that Arm In that town ase
about 70 enter largely intote manuiacturs Of straw
goods in that city. Some 800 females win be emr
ployed In their establishment.
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THE FIRST CHURCH IN KAksAs.--H b said to
be g settled matter that the first church erected ii
Kansas win be under the auspices OF the Unttart-
ans The sum of q, 600 has been raised In the da.
nomination for the purpose, and the agent, Ar. i.
r. Whitman, il now on his way 10 tho territory -
superintend the work. ssss !.
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The first National Thanksgiving day was ap j
pointed by President Washington. by pFoeiema.
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January.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-07

FACTS FOR CoEsIDERATIoE.-CanadA is rapid
ly becoming more independent of England. Out
OF 100000 pounds of tea imported into Canada las
year only 66,000 came by sea, the remainder
through the United States. OF 430l 900 worth Of
sugar, only. Rl45. 600 worth came by sea OF mo-
lasses only 423 600 out Of an import Of 2640Co.-
OF coffee R59OO out of an import ~ 242, co.