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CONGRESS-.

The House engaged up to Thursday evening
of last week. in appointing subordinate officers, &C.;
and on the same evening adjourned over to Monday.
The Star says large number Of the members avaied
themselves of the adjournment to visit their
homes. The business of the session was expected
to commence in earnest thi week.
Mr.. Glossbrenner, democrat after all his berality
in advancing money to members, barely re-clec-
ted Sergeant-at-Arms of the House-his majority
being only five. No doubt many of those who voted
against him had been relieved by his timely advan-
ces-yct who expects honorable noble conduct
from ongfaccd hypocrites, in black coats and white
cravats?
No printer to the House has yet been elected
The black Republican or abolition Know Nothing
nominee is D. Folett, of Ohio. Capt. Darling, of
New York. has been appointed door-kecper, and
Robert Morris, of Pa, postmaster of the House
both abolition Know Nothings or black Republicans,
and both nominees of their caucus. We observe
that Messrs Paine and Reade, of this State, voted
for thcm-also those very sound Northern X. Ms,
Messrs. Walk and Fuller. Humphrey Marshall, and
few Southern Know Nothings, and the entire body
of the Democrats voted against them.
See letter of our Washington Correspondent. 1t
seeihS tnat MeSSrS. falne ana keaue attended the
black Republican Know Nothing caucus.
SCHooLMAsTERs.-"A All honor to those who labor
in school rooms" says Richter; for although they
may fall from notice like the spring blossoms, they
fall that the fruit may be born" An idea as beauti-
full it is true. No class Of persons perform more
valuable or more important labor than do those
whose vocation it is to teach little children and
youth. They not honored as they should be-
The lawyer the politician, and sometimes the noisy
dcmagogue, all more respected than the school,
MASTER but the truth is, they but operate minds
which he has trained and but for him, therefore,
they would have to address themselves to of
ignorant and unthinking men.
SENATOR DOUGLAS AT WAsHlNGToN.-The WASH
ington Union of Saturday last says: ut is with
great satisfaction that announce this morning
that Hon. S. A. Douglas, who has been so long de-
tanned on his way to the seat Of government by q
violent and protracted inflammation of the throat,
arrived in this city yesterday morning. He is in
much better health and spirits than his numerous
friends here expected hoped for and we sincere
y trust that it will not be many days before he will
be able to return to the of his distinguished
labors and distinguished triumphs in all his wonted
yigor of mind and body"
For President, Willard Fillmore, of New York, [sub
ject to the decision of National Convention.
Fry Argue.
A National Convention Of what? Will Banks and
bis confreres be admittedf
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PETERSBURG MARKET.

CAREFULLY CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE STANDARD n
N. NJ. MARTIN, Bro, CO.,
Grocers and Commission Aehats No. l2Y, Sycamore st.
PETERSBURG, Feb. 8, 1885,
TOBACCO-Breaks during the week larger and market
active at full prices for all grades. Lugs 20 6 Leaf
81 @ 9A.-WHEAT-Unde steamers news prices have
-CORN-Downward tendency Sales at SOC. fer milling
lots-PEAS-Black Eye 81 q 81 lU.--BEANS-Prime
q 80 q II 6o.-PORk-S9 q SIX for small and me.
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The BEAR WOMAN, on exhibition" at the Town
Hall to-day Tuesday, is certainly the queerest spec
l.. EN- Of an animal ever saw. She is talkative,
good.natured, and quite intelgent-and. full Of ION
and mischief We advise all to see her.
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WILLIAMSBURG, JAN. 80, 1879.
SIR Since writing the within l learn that the
Caswel gally is sunk at her staton-that her bottom
is eaten out and her original form such, that she
could not be hove down to be repaired. The within
proposition, therefore, your Excellency will be
pleased to understand, is confined to the Washing
ton only.
am. Sir, with the greatest esteem and respect,
your most humble servant,
THOS. JEFFERSON
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DIET

In Wake county, the 4th inst, Miss Elizabeth Stricl
land daughter Of Bryant Strickland in the 2lst year OF
her age.
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CuowAN LEADS TIE CoLUMN.-We have received
Edenton, on the 9Th instant, which shall appear in
our next. R. r. Heath, ESQ.,, presided, and W. E.
Bond, Esq, acted as Secretary. Excellent Rcsolu-
tons were adopted. We learn that the meeting was
largely attended and that the most enthusiastic feel
ing prevailed. Chowan leads the column what
County will be first to respond?
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From Washington City.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9-Lieut Commanding James
w. Cooke, has been ordered to the Store Ship Re-
lief which is now fitting out at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard for the Brazil Squadron The United States
steamer Despatch is also fitting out there, and will
be attached to the Pensacola Navy Pard as tender.
General Cass is much better to-day. He is now
able to sit up, and his physicians regard him as out
of danger.
Lieut.. Rush of the Navy, has resigned his post
Mr.. Cullom, Clerk of the House, has appointed
W. Perry Ingram Of Kentucky, Chief Clerk Of the
House.
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q DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN ALAMANCE.-We are
requested to give notice that Convention of the
Democrats Of Alamance County will be held in Ora
ham, on the third Thursday in March next to nom-
mate candidates for the ensuing Legislature A full
attendance is earnestly requested. .aa
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Cor;o,,e Acc;I1e,7f tn Cen GHRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. SIN descending the steps of
the Patent Office, abou: o'clock to-day, Gen. Cass
slipped and fell down four steps, and received Sc.
we're cut on the forehead near the temple. Blood
streamed profusey from his forehead and mouth
He was taken up nsensible, and remained uncon-
scious half an hour or more. His frame was much
Jared by the fall. There is some danger of intiam.
nation Of the brain in consequence of his advanced
age He is now sleeping, during which time his physi'
clans will dress his wounds. His daughter and sew
eral friends are in attendance on him.
[sECoND DESPATCH.
Gen. Cass' symptoms are more favorable. His
wounds were dressed this afternoon; and he seems
to be more comfortable His physicians entertain IA
vorabe opinions of his recovery.
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NORFOLK MARKET,

NORFOLK MARKET. :
REPORTED FOR THE :. xORrH-cARoLINA STANDARD"
By A. Nj. MPHEETERS CO.,
HA'lesaIe Groeers. Forwarding Onnissse Nsrchants
NORFOLK, Feb. >, 1906
The Arabias news has unsettled markets. Bread.
stnfs have declined and cotton shows corresponding acv.
-FLOCR-Market well supplied with s. f, sales as
low as -; Extra and Family scarceNExtra $9A "a 10;
80 q slc--COTTON-Sale at g w. Most
ket held ut latter figures, some ask 91a.-NAVAL
STORES-Sales of 1900 to 1000 bbls Tar at az 2 clio.
sing at the last figure. spts Turp sy q 4l.-BACON-
n Z. hogro,ind IL a 1873; Western Sides 1914 q IL;
Lard l21z q 1Sc.
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RALEIGH e. CASTOR RAILROAD.
Raleigh & CASTOR IL. II. Office,
RALEIGH, February 8, 1856.

A THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD Is Now
IA completed to Charlotte, notice is hereby given thu
transportation the Raleigh CASTOR Railroad, will,
received BY this Company at the North Carona Rairos
and will be transported thence without delay or exit.
charge and goods designed for the western merchants
others along that Road, will likewise be delivered at IT,,
same point.
All dues for freight must be paid Petersburg Port
vance vance. or on delivery Of the goods '' " rN'N
Every effort will be made by the officers and agents
the Company to give satisfaction in the transportation It
Owners and shippers goods requested to have
distinctly Marked that their destination be know
r. A. HAMILTON, President.
Raleigh Register and STAR Hillsboro Recorder Green,
boro Patriot Salisbury Waterman and Banner Charlotte
Democrat and Wing, publish till forbid
UDATENT MEDICIN Es.-YOU WILL FIND IN
IL our establishment very extensive variety OF IT,
known community, which will sell at proprie
prices, wholesale and retail.
IA CEiVED one hundred ounces Quinne direct from h,
importers which will be sold low By Y, AMINO
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
February IL, 1856. Eft
"INDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.--JUsT TO
w hand in good order 100 boxes Window Glass, COM
prisng the and qualities usually called for in
this market Also, pounds Putty in bladders and
''"'' ''' '"'' . ''''''' ' ~ PEscUD & CALLING:
February IL, 1856. 23-E
DAINTS AND OILS.-THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE
prepared orders for all kinds of Paints and
Nf'' ' PEsCUD GATLING.
February IL, 1856. 2s-M
IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM SICKNESS OR
pain, if your skin is chapped covered with any erup-
tiOn your hair is gray, falling
out refuses cure if you would have clean mouth
and teeth call Pescud and Calling and you will find
the greatest variety of Medicines Cosmetics Preparations
for the HAIR Teeth and Skim Soaps Perfamery, Brushes
and Combs, upon very favorable terms.
Reader if you would look better, cheerful and b
free from many Of the ills Of life, call and see
February 10 1850 23-tf.
CASH FOR LAND WARRANTS.
VUlHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING MADE ARRANGE.
II MENTS with Northern and Western Land warrant
Brokers' will pay New York and Washington prices Tor
any number Of Warrants that may be offered
The cash will be RENTED by return mail sfter war
rant received The undersigned is the largest dealer In
the State, and will pay the best prices Two \, nosr
E.re,,av;le Feb - 1856 ,2S-w8mswlm.
NOR sALE,-OUR SODA WATER APPARATUS.
in eood order and in which . bargain may be had
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
Raleigh, Feb. y, 1856. Wv:
0ARDEN SEED.-WE ARE NOW IN RECEIPT
of our stock of Garden Seeds, comprising all the
most popular varieties which warrant fresh and gens-
liberal discount made those who buy to sci! rrnn
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOiIs
Feb. 18th, 1856. w.
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WILMINGTON MARKET.

WILMINGTON, Feb g. 1856.
tations, with fair demand Sales yesterday of bbs
and this morning $50 do. at 81 II for virgin IS for yell
low dip and 81 Us for hard, y 2SOtbs
SPIRITS TCRPENTINE-Therc considerable &C
ty in the Market after report of Yesterday and the
sales during the day reached 1900 bbs 81 cents "
gallon This mornrg the market it quiet and have
sales to report
ROSIN Sale yesterday of 40 bbs No at 81 so 4 bbl
Nothing done in Common. \
TAR-lOo bbls. sold yesterday at 81 25 y Dbl.
CoTTOSaFurther sales Yesterday of So bales at so G.
"a cents H. for low to good middling-one small parcel
good middng brought ~ cents.
FLOCR-Saes yesterday of 80 bbls. Fayetteville super
fine at 80 q biol.
TiMBER.-Three RATS ordinary quality sold yesterday
at IL q ii. .ou,uai.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.
FAYETTEvILLE, Feb. 8, 1856.
The market has been well supplied with BACON, and
prices lower. Supply Of CORN good, with sales ut so To-
IS cts per bushel COTTON has advanced-sales ut for
best grades-denand good FLOUR is ower-sales at =
SPTS. TURP. IS Cts RAW do. no change. Cur.
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For President, Willard Fillmore, of New York, (sub-
ject to the decision of a National Convention.
Fry Argus
A National Convention Of what? Will Banks and
bis confreres be admttedp
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CASH FOR LAND WARRANTS.

~ARDEN SEED.-WE ARE NOW IN RECEIPT
In of our stock of Garden Seeds comprising all the
most popular varieties, which warrant fresh ana gens
inc. III ,,;,
= WILLIAMS e HAHWOobsss
Feb. 18th, 1855.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
The Wild Woma an.

We heard considerable talk, says the Cincin-
natl Enquirer, about wild woman brought up
by the steamer Hickman, from the Arkansas
country. On looking at our pocket almanac,
and finding that it was not the lst of April, we
sauntered down to the boat, and, sure enough,
we found wild female in charge of Mr..
Nortbcott who, the clerk informed us, dis
covered her one year since, at which time he
could not capture her. She made her escape,
and he had to abandon the pursuit at that time.
He, however, visited the same place this last
March and discovered her place of conceal
ment, and, by hanging in ambush, he succeeded
in capturing her. She was taken in the Wit
chatah Mountains, Indian Territory. She was
caught by dog, and then secured by cords or
ropes. She utters no words, has howl or
scream when she requires anything or when
slightly hurt by combing her hair. Mr.. North
colt says she has not the slightest idea Of utter
ing word. When taken she had on the skin
of some wild animal, the seams were sewed up
by the same material. She is a good sized
person, handsome form if we'll dressed; has
wild look, and appears frightened when looked
at She is, judging from her appearance,
about twenty-five years Of age.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

out violation of all decency, to switch out from
his tongue the perpetual stencil of offensive
personality. Sir, this is not proper weapon
of debate, at least, on this floor. The noisome
squat and nameless animal, to which now re-
fer, is not proper model for an American
Senator. Will the Senator from Illinois take
notice2
Mr.. Douglass will and therefore will no,
initiate you, sir.
Mr.. Sumner did not hear the Senator
Mr.. Douglas-I said if that be the case
would certainly never initiate you in that capa-
city, recognizing the force of the illustration.
Mr.. Sumner-Mr. President, again the Sem
ator has switched his tongue, and again he fills
the Senate with its offensive odor.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
Miraculous Preservation OF the Life OF n
sompn mn bulist.

Miss Ann @. Kilgon, a young lady from
Mercer, Maine, who IS at Medfed, Massachu-
setts, on visit, last night about IL o'clock,
left the house Of her friends in state Of som
nambulism, and walked off high embank-
ment into pond near by. Her shrieks brought
to her assistance young man by the name OF
Daniel ID. Curtis, (who Glanced to be passing,
who plunged into the water, and rescued her
from drowning, and took her Immediately to
her friends. DIR. Gallop was called, and sue
ceeded in resuscitating her, and she is now
doing well. Too much praise cannot be be-
slowed upon Mr.. Curtis for risking his own life
to save Miss Kilgon.-Boston 7tdrelter, 23d
instant.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
Pr,c. or pupp,.. I'm EnsI.nd.

The pack of hounds of Mr.. Richard Sutton
we're sold a few weeks since, under the ham
mer, at Quorn Kennels, Leicestershre, Eng
land. This hunting pack, consisting Of thirty
nine dogs, from one TO FIVE years old, sold for
$1,000. The puppies, so in number, were put
up in lots of Ave each, and brought altogether,
$2,300.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
A Magnificent Niger

Dickens gives the following description, in q
late number Of the " Household Words" Of a
dandy darkey he encountered in Paris Restau-
rant:
/ would have borne half hundred disap-
pointments similar to this dinner, for the sake
of the black man. Legs and feet be was a
character He sat next TO me, calm, contented,
magnificent, proud. He was as black as my
boot, and as shiny. His woolly head, crisped
by our bounteous mother Nature, had unmista-
kably received a recent touch of the BARRIERS
tongs. He was perfumed-he was oiled-he
had moustaches las | live y twisted out into
rats tails, by means Of Pommade Hongroise
He had tip; he had scarlet Turkish cap, with
long blue tassel; he had military stripes
down his pantaloons he had patentleather
boots; he had shirt studs oflarge circumference,
pins, gold waistcoat buttons, and gorgeous
watch-chain; believe he had a crimson under
waistcoat; he had the whitest Of cambria hand
kercbiefs, ring on his fore-fnger, and a stick
with an overpowering gold knob. He was the
wonderfulest niger that the eye ever beheld.
He had pretty English wife--it is fact,
madam, with long auburn ringlets, who it was
plain to see was desperately in love with, and
desperately afraid Of him. 1t was marvellous
to behold the wrapt fond gaze with which she
contemplated him as he leaned back in his chair
after dinner and refreshed his glittering ivories
with tooth-pick. Equally marvellous was
the condensation which he permitted her to
eat her dinner in his august presence, and
suffered her to tie round bis neck great en-
blazoned shawl like flag.
.
DIGGINo THEIR OWN GRAvEs.-Those men
belonging to the command Of Colonel Schles-
singer, who were taken by the Costa Ricans
and executed by them, we're made to perform
an unwelcome service just before their exit.
Having been condemned to death, and their
fate announced, the victims we're compelled to
dig their own graves, and when done, made to
kneel upon the margin Of the trench dug, when
they we're shot dead-falling readily into the
pit their own hands had dug.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

THE YEAR 2056.-Scene-P in the
house Of an elderly gent, in New York. Old
gent telegraphs to the waiter, who ascends in n
balloon.
Old Gent-John, fly over to South America
and tell Mr.. johnson j will be happy to have
him sup with me. Never mind your coat now
go.
John leaves, and at the end Of FIVE minutes
returns.
John-Mr. Johnson says he win come; be
has got to 90 to the North Pole for moment,
and then he will be here.
Old Gent-Very well, John; now start the
machine for setting the table, and telegraph 70
my wifes room and tell her that Mr.. johnson
is coming, then brush up my balloon, for | have
an engagement in London at twelve o'clock.
John flies off to execute his order, and the
old gentleman runs over TO the West Indies for
moment to get fresh orange.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

III This most delightful Summer Resort the
most inviting on the Southern seabosrd for varied
attraction exceAed by none in the country
convenient TO the salt bath and all the luxures Of
the salt water region, in broad view Of Hampton
Roads ano the Chesapeake Bay, and with an
extensive military post beside H. has passed 10 the
propriatorship OF the undersigned, and will be
opened for the public reception on the 10Th OF
June, after which date IL will not be again clo.ed
To no locality in all the land can the votary of
pleasure or the seeker for health resort with
better assurance Of qualification. Disease al Old
Point Comfort any season is almost uuk nown for
health, indeed, it rivals the most secluded retreat
of the mountain interior.
For the chief management the proprietor has
Engaged gentleman who possesses the best
aptitude for the mana cement OF a 6rst-cls.s
watering place, while his supervision will
guard the comfort Of guests and the reputation
OF the establishment.
msy 20--3taw3m JOS SEGAR
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
Sch a oittin up Sairs.-Tbe scien

Sch gittin up Stairs.--The Scien-
tifc American says that man in Orange
county, New York, was found one night climb
ing an>gershot wheel in fulling mill. He
was asked what he was doing. He said he
was "trying to go up to bed, but some how or
other these stairs won't hold STILL"
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29


The Diario, of Madrid, tells tough story of
New York life, which we condense for the
benefit of our readers who delight in romantic
tales
few years back, according to the Diario,
an English nobleman, grandee of the first
water, and an eccentrician Of the widest
school, honored New York with his presence
and his money. He lived strictly incognito,
and his sole amusement consisted in wandering
through the streets after nightfall, and in re-
lieving those of his fellow creatures who had
experienced the pains of poverty or penalties
of dissipation. While upon one of these
humane excursions, he encountered young
female who tenderly solicited aims. Inquiring
her history, he found her to be an orphan of
surprising beauty, with an intelligent mind and
Of excellent education, reduced to abject desti-
tuition from the death of her father, shot in the
Mexican war. The titled Howard, wearied at
his own bachelors existence, and won by the
romance of the beggar girls history, rendered
to her his heart, his coronet and his hand. The
sequel, according to the Diario, is that, at a
recent ball given by the Russian Emperor, a
duchess, radiant with beauty, and sparkling
with diamonds, won the hearts of all observers.
That distinguished lady was the ci-de-rant men,
dicant of the New York streets.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

Dds- Davy Jones's Locker" must contain
an immense amount Of treasure. In 1854
twenty-five millions OF dollars were sunk in the
ocean in 1855, which was comparatively free
Of storms, only fifteen millions, making m
average Of twenty millions per annum for the
two years.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

GAUTtER's--Just received large as-
~ sortment Of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg, in small and large Jars.
Jan 22-u @ GAUTIER
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
United states government Finances.

The Texas debt is now rapidly being audited
at the Treasury Department After paying
rising seven millions on this score, including
interest, there will, it is said be surplus at
close of the fiscal year, on the thirteenth of
June, estimated at over seventeen millions.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

ST. LOUIS, May 27.-Later advices from
Kansas report the return Of Messrs Robinson,
Schuyler, and Conway to the charge of the
Federal authorities. Robinson is in prison at
Lecompton. Reeder is still unheard from.
An extra Of the Kansas City Enterprise of
the 22d says that Sheriff Jones took about
twenty men into Lawrence. At his demand
General Pomeroy delivered up all the rifles and
cannon he could collect, and for which Jones
gave him receipt. Jones then requested
Eldridge to remove the furniture from the
hotel, which the latter declined to do. The
posse then entered and carried most of the
furniture into the street. Sheriff Jones gave
express orders that no private property should
be injured, and particularly that Robinson's 5
house should not be touched; bat, after por.
ton Of the posse bad left, the house was burnt.
During the excitement one man was shot, and
another was killed by the falling walls Of the
hotel. General Pomeroy is still at liberty in
Lawrence.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29
STILL LATER.


ST. LOUIS, May 26.-An extra from the Of.
fee Of the Lexington county Express confirms
the accounts Of the destruction Of Laur renee.
1t is stated that after Marshal Donaldson had
entered the town and made the arrest Of all
the persons for whom he bad warrants he
turned his posse over to Sheriff Jones, whose
attempts 10 make arrests we're resisted by the
people, who fred on his men. Jones then
cannonaded and set FIRE 10 the hotel and the
Herald Of Freedom office, destroying both.
The artillery were still firing and the flames
spreading when the messenger left. But few
lives were lost.