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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-31

I'd L. b. Erambert,
Sd " Jno r. London
Nom Commissioned O6Scers
Ensign, David G. White.
LIST sargt. W: H. Shaw,
Sd E. R. Egan,
4th Vacant by death of incumbent.
1st Corporal, J. R. Latta,
I'd w. w. Campbell,
Sd JOS H. Wright,
4th F" J. R. Utley
v1yANp1ERE. MISS DORA BROWN,
Daughter of R. F. Brown, Esq
AS qreat set of officers, and g-hearted set
men-as ever lived. But of the sweet little Dora
Brown-the beautiful child of the regiment y
what shall we sayG Gaily bedecked in the bright
colors of her corps, her tiny flag, her sparkling
eyes. her merry laugh, her sprghtly ssep-her sey
ton and delight of all. She is a true type of the
Sweet Witches of the Cape Fear We must reluc-
family leave her, but we cannot forget her
Of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry
we will say in the language of the Herald (Which
we fully indorse) that it is the oldest company IN
the country, with one exception, and its members
seem determined keep up the spirit as well as the
organization of the corps as pure and as perfect as
when they succeeded those gallant spirits who pre-
ceded them. They made very fine display uni
FORM blue cloth coat with silver buttons, white pan
falcons, neat caps with plumes white tipped with
red Their officers, by special enactment of the
Legislature, rank follows The Captain, Draughon,
as Major; the Leutenants, Huske, McGilvery, Vann
and Frtzell, as Captains. It is but meager praise
to say, that this company, numbering fifty. on
this occasions, delighted all those familiar With mil
itary tactics by the perfect manner in which they
went through the various evolutioas of the drill
The German Volunteers, the names Of whose OIL
GERS we have unfortunately misplaced, are also q
splendid body Of men, and are remarkably well
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN
FASHIONS, 1856.

GEORGE p. FOX
Has arrived at Willard's Hotel, WASH
tngton, ID. q.
In the delay attending the organization Of
the House, il is matter Of congratuaton
that The members Of both branches Of the Ma
tional Legislature can, without violating their
political principles, settle upon one popular can
didate for their favor. Mr.. Fox, in his capacity
as Tailor, representing commerce, has ever
merted and continues to receive the distinguished
title of Leader Of Fashions of the United States.
To that laudable distinction he has been elevated
by The unanimous sufirages of the people. He
has had the happy faculty of uniting the dissen-
tent voices in the realm Of fashion, and now
represents them in one undivided sentiment.
The House of Representatives has been at a loss
for leader for some time, but the Representa-
tive of Fashion is always organized The fashions
in the plastic hand Of art is 10 the skill of the
artist what the disorganIzed elements of the
Representative Assembly are 10 the genius of the
orator. The one succumbs 10 the taste of the
artist the other is subdued by the eloquence of
the orator. What the latter is to the Congress
sional Assembly GEORGE p. Fox is 10 the Popular
Assembly of Fashion. We have thus far insti-
tuted parallel, but parallels only closely 10
certain point, thence they diverge, and thus II is
with our leaders Of fashions and our leaders OF
politics. The Speaker Of Fashion Qor such we
will designate representative Is never al
loss for the right fit the right man, and the
right man is at loss for the right fiji when
he applies 10 our leader. His vote is never cast
away, nor yet his money. Both are equally well
and safely invested. Unanimity of opinion can
not be supposed 10 always exist in political as
semblies of men representing diversity of prin-
cples but in the realm of fashion there can be
but one opinion, and that is, that there is but one
American fashion and GEO. P. Fox is its leader.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
lOO.OOO GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK will


be ready on or about the Oath Of October.
COntentss
Firsi Application OF Steam.
Life OF John Fi,ch-Engraving Of his first Boat.
Life OF Robert Futon-Engraving Of his first
American Boat on The Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livingstons first Ohio River
Boat-Correct Likeness-Full Particulars.
Latrobe's Fir. Boat.
First Sieubenve Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eye Witness.
Maps of the Western Waters; Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly.
List OF Steamboat Explosions since 1912; Names
of Killed aud Wounded; List OF STEAMBOATS,
now afoat.
Correct Views OF Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
mali, Louisville, 81. Louis and New Orleans, in
1855; sketch of each place Population, Busi-
ness, &c, DC.
Fast Time of Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers.
List of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-With Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes; Names of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1882, ls47.
List Of Plantations on the Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound. BY remitting One
Dollar, post paid) you will receive a copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work
Address JAS. T. LLOYD & Co.
Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, o.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.
CARD.

TNhE undersigned, john e. Dcyereux, or
Il New York city, and NJ Thompson, OF Wash
lngton, D. C., attorneys aud counselors-at-law,
are associated for the legal prosecution of claims,
for creditors OF government, in the Court OF
Claims.
They will cooperate in immediate aud careful
attention to business matters at Washington
which may be intrusted 10 their care by gentle
men OF the profession and claimants, in The city of
New York, or elsewhere in any part OF the
Union.
They may be consulted at any time. personally
or by letter, either at New York or Washington.
Particular information as 10 claims which have
been at any time before Congress. or Departments
can be furnished at once upon application, by The
parties interested.
JOHN C. DEVEREUX,
No. 80 Broadway, corner of Wall street,
New York city.
NJ. THOMPSON,
Washington city
N. B-J. c. Devereux is Commissioner OF The
Court Of Claims.
Feb 7-3tawtfif
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
Editor. Life an caIifornia.

The Golden Age, an excellent San Francis
co paper, gives the following routine of an edi
tors life in California: First. gets up at ten
in the mornng-dresses himself-puls on his
hat, in which are six or seven bullet holes, and
goes TO restaurant for breakfast. After
breakfast starts to the Office to look over the
papers, and discovers that he is called scoun-
drel in one OF them, liar in another, and a
puppy in another. He smiles at the prospect
OF having something to do--flls out and des-
patches three blank challenges, Ia ream or two
of which he always keeps on hand ready prin.
ted, TO save time, )-commence writing lead
er, when, as the clock strikes eleven, large
man, with cowhide in one hand and a bowie
knife in his belt, walks in and asks him if his
name is - He answers by knocking
the intruder down two pair of stairs with
chair. At twelve o'clock finds that his chal-
lenges have been accepted, and suddenly re-
members that he has little affair of that ma
ture to settle at the beach that day at 3 o'clock
goes out-kills his man--then comes and
dimes on stewed grizzly. Starts for the office;
while going there, gets mixed up in street
row, and has the heel Of his boot shot off by
accident-aughs to think how beautifully it
was done-arrives at his sanctum, and finds
an Internal machine on the table--knows what
it is, and merely pitches it out of the window
writes on moral reform, and then starts for the
theatre-attacked on the corner of u dark al
ley, by three men--kis two Of them, and takes
the other to the station house. Returning to
the Office at IL o'clock at night, knocks down
a man who attempts to rob him-kills dog
with piece of paving stone-gets run over
by cab, and has the tail of his coat slit with
the thrust of knife, and two bullet holes put
through his beaver as he steps within his own
door-smiles at his escapes-writes until two
o'clock, and then turns in with the happy
consciousness Of having two duels to fight the
next day."
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10

In THE SENATE, on Tuesday, April, s, Mr..
Pearce, from the Committee on Finance, 10 which
was referred The bill 10 remit refund duties on
goods, wares, and merchandise destroyed by fire.
reported back The same without amendment, and
recommended It's passage. Il was passed
The Senate, for short time, considered the
bill 10 amend the act in addition to certain acts
granting bounty land 10 certain officers and sol
ders who have been engaged in the military SER
vice of The United States, approved March 8,
1855
The Senate then proceeded TO the consideration
of the special ORDER being the bill TO authorize the
people of Kansas 10 form constitution and State
government preparatory TO their admission into
the Union when they have the requisite popula-
ton,
Mr. GEYER rose and resumed his remarks CON-
menced yesterday, and spoke until near the usual
hour of adjournment; when
Mr. SEWARD obtained the floor, and the Senate
adjourned.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Defc-
ency Appropriation bill was taken up, when Mr..
Zolcofer defended his course member Of the
"American" party; Mr.. Hughston opposed slavery
extension; Mr. Waldron justified the proceedings
of The "Free-State party of Kansas, and Mr..
Bo, ce spoke on the subject of the enlistment and
Central American affairs, in condemnation of the
course Of Great Britain.
In THE SENATE, yesterday, after the passage of
several private bills, the question Of printing the
memorial Of the self-styled Kansas Legislature,
enclosing the Topeka constitution, was resumed.
NJ n. for thar
that the memorial was arrogant in its language,
and that therefore, its printing would be in viola
ton of one Of the rules of the Senate. He had no
objection 10 Kansas coming into the Union, either
as free or a slave State, but he wanted it TO come
in honestly through the gate, and not climb over
the wall, or 10 creep under it,
Mr.. Mason was of the opinion that the memo
rial ought not to have been received but he should
now move that it be laid on the table.
Mr. SEWARD said that he desired to speak on
this question.
AT O'Clock, the special order was taken up,
when Mr.. Seward addressed the Senate on the
subject of Kansas affairs.
When Mr.. SEWARD concluded, the Senate ad-
journed.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the amend
menis OF the Senate TO the Deficiency Appropria-
lion bill were taken up.
Mr.. SHORTER Of Alabama, addressed the House
on the subject politics, declaring his views with
much eloquence. He said in the course of his
remarks that if the Democratic party, The true
exponent of States rights principles, shall triumph
in the Presidential election, the Union win be
saved but if the Black Republicans prevail, the
history of our coniederacy will have been written.
The only way TO preserve the Union is for the
true conservative men of the North, now repre-.
sented by the sound National Democrats, TO wage
with the South unceasng war on the fanatics who
would tear down the pillows of the republic.
The House adjourned, after debating and
jectng the Sennte's amendment approprialing
nearly $4,000 for engraving the maps and sur
veys 10 determine the Pacific railroad route
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10

PERILs OF STEAMER TRAvEL.-A passenger
writing from London 10 New York paper
gives thrilling description of his voyage across
the Atlantic in the Cunard steamer Arabia,
Capt. Stone. He says moving along the Banks
of Newfoundland, with the fog so dense that
you could not see ahead two lengths of the
ship in the neighborhood Of large fields of ice,
and where icebergs are frequently met, the
Arabia made fourteen miles per hour. The
Captain did not take any such precaution as
sounding the steam whistles or wringing the
ships bell, but only kept the usual look out.
He says they run through several small fields
of ice, and on one occasion passed an immense
iceberg at distance of one hundred yards.
The berg lay abreast of the vessel; if it had
been directly in her course, she would in all
probability have run into it before her speed
could have been slackened
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
S.1 0O REWARD FOR NEGRO Boy
sh NOl GIISTIIS=This Bow Of mine LEFT


home OH Monday morning, llth February, with
passes from myself 10 go on the railroad 10 Mil
ledge vile, where he had been employed during
the session of the Legislature waiting servant
in Browns Hotel. learn, however, that he did
not return 10 Mledgville at all, aud has not beeI
heard OF since he left home. He has, doubtless
either attempted to make his way ofby depending
upon his white man appearan,e; or has been de-
coyed away by some desgnn- white person. The
above reward will be paid 10 any one apprehend
ug and returning said Boy; Fifty Dollars for
lodging him in some Jail and giving me in toraaion
DEscRIPTIoN-Gus presents qaite tohtfe mum
appearance. His complexion is fair, his manners
and expression gentee and polite. lie is about
so years od-medium size and weight-hair black
and straight-eyes grey or blue--the LEFT hand
somewhat wiihered and stfened from diseae,
and on laughing one eye is contracted, add mouth
drawn 10 one side. He has large carbuncle
scar on the back of his neck-dresses genteelly
and wears watch. He carries with him banjo
and picks II toLerabLs well, and sometimes acts the
barber. He has often been taken for white man.
The public will please watch out for Gustns, and
bring him home.
JOHN H. THO. is.
FoRsYTH, Monroe Co, Ga, Feb. 10Th 1856.
March 90
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
THE SPECTATo
A Weekly journal Published at WASH
tngton City.
TIyHE undersigned propose TO commence

u ME underslRntd propose 10 commence
i about the first OF June next, in the City OF
Washington, the publication of weekly news
paper 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people ofthe United
States. It's columns will contain full digest OF
the Of the day, foreign and domestic;
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis Of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables Of election returns the impor-
tant political action Of State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture. together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day Much valuable information relative 10
the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
gether with weekly list Of new patents, will be
found in its columns. large portion of lis
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original
and selected. Its location al the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always To
procure the latest and most reliable Information
on public affairs.
Ii is the intention of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR acceptable yisiter 10 Every
house in the Union, and il will therefore not
sumo on any occasion the position of paI'izan
paper, nor will IL owe any allegiance 10 met ut
entertaining fixed and decided views on qu,std rs
Of political economy, and upon our system OF gov.
ernment, II will disseminate and promulgat theai
as occasion may requre--always keeping carefully
in view the interests Of the country, growing out
Of foreign as well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarlo form,
on good paper and new type each number con
tanning eight pages OF matter. making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume will be ac-
conIpanied by iull and compile index 10 its con-
tents thus making u a most valuable paper Tor
preservation and reference. II viii be published
every Saturday morning, al So per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which II is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed 10 the undersigned at
Washington, ID. z.
WasuiNcToS CRY, April 49, 1885.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
D UssIA AS 1T Is, By COUNT DE GU

MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul, jr, edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS ior public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs, in vols.
THE CHURCH. in series OF Discourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ano
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
of Charles |. to the death of Cromwell, by Nj 9.
Guizot, translated by A. r. Scoble, in vols
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation OF the Edicl
of Nantes 10 our own days, by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in tho Lycee Bonapare in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming, d. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum.
ming, ID. d.
Just published and received at the bookstore ci
X. FARNHAM,
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
4 VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

~ m. H.6OO Acres) for SnIe.-HaVlng leased Tor
a term of years, The Fauquer White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the beeflhey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres of low grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF cort and
capable OF being made the best possible nea iws
Az part of this land yielded 100 bushels ola isie
acre. IN Is. g. The twelfth year of successive Mi
vaion without manure; and in 1854, bad a, VAS
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible of division, and is certainly
Of the best in Virginia.
Terms: One-ihird on the Isl OF December next,
and the balance in and two years thereafter
with interest from date OF delivery.
For further particulars inquire OF the subscriber
by letters addressed 10 ''Warrenton Springs, Vir-
ginian or 10 Washington, ID. G.
May 1T THOMAS GREEN
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
WEDNESDAY, April 9. 1856.

On motion of Hon. George Z. Badger,
Clinton Rice, Esq, of New York, was admitted
an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. Original Docket. Ex parte in the
matter of William Wells, on petition for writ
of habeas corpus. Mr.. Justice Wayne deliv-
cred the opinion Of the court, refusing to grant
the prayer of the petitioner.
Nos. II and 78. Arguello, ct al, claimants
and appellants, us. the United States, and the
United States, appellants, rs. Arguello, ct al
The argument of these causes was continued by
Mr.. Gilet, in behalf of the United States,
and by Mr.. VIM. Carey Jones, for the claimants.
Adjourned until tomorrow at III o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
pianos and Melodeons for Cash.


"ORACE WAT ERS, the great Music aud
III Piano Forte dealer, 1913 Broadway, New
York, preiering 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay II 10 the sharpers oi
Wall A,reet 10 raise available means To enable him
to stem. the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warrs nted Pianos and
Melodeons al large discount from factory prices,
Tor cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three ol the largest and most celebrated Boston
nian uiactores; also those OF several OF he best
New York makers, including the beautiful aud
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from hs
own factory, and Melodeons OF the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes ; ut
ording an opportunity tor selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from 800 tn
10 $780, Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF lnu-
sic and schedule ofiaciory prices of Pianos, Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage
Sept II d3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
How MANY MILES PRIYTER's HAND IRA

How MANY MILES PRINTER's HAND TRAY
ELs.-Although a printer may be sitting all
day, yet, in lis own way, he is great traveller,
(or at least his hand ISL as we shall prove. A
good printer will set 5000 ems day, or "a,
600 letters. The distance travelled over by
his hand will average one foot per letter, going
to the boxes in which they are contained, and
of course, returning, making two feet every
letter he sets. This would make distance,
each day, of $4,000 feet, or little more than
nine miles; and, in the course of the year,
leaving out Sunday, the member travels about
5000 miles.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
Negro MinstreIsy Declared Illegal.

A novel decision was rendered in the New
York Supreme Court recently The court af-
frmed the decision Of the county court which,
in its turn had affirmed the decision of the JUS
tice Of the peace, infictng fine of twenty five
dollars upon one Sharp, who, with his troupe,
had given performance of what is generally
termed "Negro Minstrelsy" in the courthouse
at Delhi. In the language of the court, "they
appeared disguised, and dressed as negroes,
and one of them as wench dressed in Bloomer
costume. They sang negro songs, performed
in grotesque manner, gave mock physocolo-
gical lectures, and mesmerized each other, and
performed feats with chairs on their heads"
The court was of opinion that such perform
ances came under the head of mountebankry.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
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Washington sentinel., 1856-04-10
T1xCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. d., of London. Price 81 SO
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Although nominaly young Mems Magazine
Il will be main effort OF the conductors TO pro-
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The editor has secured the assistance Of many
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