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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06

Burning OF a Sioop aud Loss OF Cargo
The schooner Du; kirk owned by q nun-
Der of farmers of York river, and for come
time past engaged in running between this
port and that river, 70 fire Oh Sunday and
was com ?letey destroyed. The last trip the
s!oop made TO this port. she was consigned to
Mes-rs. MvConkey, Parr l. Co., and previous
10 her departure was loaded with various in
voices OF dry good: seventeen tons of guano;
five kegs OF pow der, anda quantity OF hme.--
o. tuo trip downward, aud whilst of bar Oh
) nth river, the vessel sprung 4 leak, and the
hnc bcirg improperly stored at the bottom
OF the hold soon became Stacked and set fire
to the bot III ard sIdes Of the hull
All efforts TO eXficguish The flames proved
uu.yaiiing, and the Captain and crew were
compelled u leave IN the yau! boat. They
u ccet1i, however, previously in saving
portion OF the ri giDg, four kegs OF the powder
AID one hundred bags OF guano. All the
dry goods were lost The captain who
reached here Yesterday AFTERNOON IN the
steamer !iGgh Je: kius, Capt. Tiighman, Oh
board of winch boat he was treated with the
utmost kindness. supposed that the whole
LOGS ould not vary lar from Sl5,O 200. OAR
ing the progress Of the fire, one .! the kegs
Of powder exploded with tremendous rs
port, and completed the destrnc tion OF the
little craft. /; is not likely that either vessel
Or freight were insured. --Bdh. 1nser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06

i correspondent Of the National lutelli-
geucer, from Warrenton, Va, in view OF
the fact that oil, or grease Of almost any
kiui, applied pretty freely to the rails. will
etfcctually aud almost i'm mediately cause the
ssoppage Of train of railroad cars, whatever
may be it's running speed, on level or as
cending grade, thirk-, by having fixture OF
proper construction placed in front of the
driving wheels, and Immediately over the
rails on each side Of the track, with con-.
muuicating string leading to the engineers
stand, almost Immediately constant stream
of oil could be poured on the rails, and the
forward motion Of the train would entirely
cease when, or soon-a(ter, the last car Of the
train reached the oiled portion Of the rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06

The State Department has received de-
spatches from our Consu! ct the Society t.
lands with regard to the offer IF the Islands
to the United States, and concerning the
conduct of the British and French officials
out rhore. The dispatches have not yet been
considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06

Marshal Rynders has arrived at New York
from New B.d!ord, with Capt. Macomber,
the mate, and four Of the crew Of the brig
Haiiee, which recently landed 900 slaves at
Cardenas. The Haidee was scuttled OF
Montouk Point, the Portuguese crew landing
at that poiut. The Hadee belonged TO New
York. and Mucomber halls from New Bed
Eird
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06

The Nantucket and Eigartown submarine
cable is so defective that it is found necessary
to have it taken up FIR repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06
The Tallahassee Journal of the q instan

The Tallahassee Journal of the q instant
states that on the 2Stb ul!imo the British
barque Espersuza, from Vera Cruz. bound to
Liverpool, with cargo Of mahogany, was Oh
bayrort in distress. Two men were slcs ana
one boy we'll, but the captain, mate. and the
rest Of the crew were dead The Esperanza
was named from the steamer Ofiziba and
sent into Apalachicola.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-06
The Con,e.tInI Illinois.

Senator DyusIas spoke at Onarss, III on
the 9th ut, when he reviewed the Eng
ii,h till at length. lie referred to the tact
that the Administration seems now to love
ant. Lecoupton men, provided that they have
acquiesced in the EngIish bill. In proof Of
TIL, he lnstuuccd Mr.. Buchanau's letter 10
NJ. English lie raid.
Il am not aware that the PRESIDENT mas
written letter requesting the people to elect
any other man except Mr.. English. toe anti
L,cUraptouite. Laughter. My offence, 1t
seems. consists nvt in deleaung the Lecomp-
tYn Constitution, but 10 refusing q support
the Engi-h Till after Lecompton was dead"
Reviewing the features of the English bill,
he said:
ii was not willing to vote for that bill, b.
cause it made a dIsint!on between FREQ aud
slave State, and whilst permitting Kansas
to come in:o the Union under the L2compton
constitution ai!h 10000 inhabisants, refused
to admit her il the people were determined
t. have Il free State, until she had acqalred a
population Of 1920. Ny opinion then was,
aud now IL, that Whenever Kansas hus pop
uiatiOu enough Ter u slave State she has pop
uiation enough for free State. Ihunders
OF applause have never yet given q vote
10 Congress oy which | nave made distinc-
ton between a Northern and q Southern
State, between tree and slave State, and
| never intend II give vote by which any
such 0dlOus distinction or Discrimination
shall! he recognized between the different So
vereign States OF this Union. Hear him,
and cheers mold that equality among all
the States OF this Union, old end new, is a
fundamental principle IN our confedsrscy
which can never be violated with impunity.
Because | would not recognizs that odlOu,
aud uajus, discrimination between the free
and slave States, YOU are told, and the coun-
try Is told by The Washington Union, and
others in authority, that | am to be proscrIb-
ed, and that the power Ut the Administration
Is to be welded IN concert with the Republ-
can or Abolition party, 10 crush DJuglas for
his obstinacy in not supporting the English
bill. If had only followed
the example of English, and voted for the
English bill, might then have violated It's
provisions ani Refused 10 carry It out, aud
still have been u good ID mocrat 10 the esti-
m.t!oa Of cersain men! Laughter 1t |
had only voted lo7 that LiIi aud pledged my
honor not ~ sanction the admission OF Han
sas, if she rejected the LecJmpton Coostltu-
ton, Until size had a popn alton of SO ,42O, |
could then have turned round, forfeited my
honor violated my pledge, voted to admit
her at once, and still! have been first rate
Democrat. Pour it into them; the hounds
deserve It, etc. What other reason is there
for this unhoiy and unnatural crusade against
the Dr,4. cracy OF Illinois, except that We
wouli not rec0guiz. !i'tinction between free
ani slave States. That's the reason, and
cheers
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
Sam Slick" on Downing Street

At the Manchester Athen@um soirce on
Thursday, the Honorable Judge Halliburton in
dulged in highly sarcastic vein Of humor as he
depicted - that place in London, not put down
in the show-books for the stranger, but we'll
worth any ones while to see, and which WAS
called Downing Street. ;" Speaking Of the
prevailing influence of the spot, he said they
would find the mir there 50 drowsy that they
|coutd scarcely keep their eyes awake. (Laugh-
ter) Almost everybody in that place is fast
asleep. The very sentries there have orders
from the Horse Guards to keep in perpetual
motion, or otherwise they would drop asleep.
Continued laughter You have heard
great deal about chloroform and the surgical
operations performed upon patients under its
Influence In many cases death has occurred
during the operation ; but l venture to assert
that, if man were taken to Downing Street,
he would sleep so soundly that his leg might
be cut off before he awoke. (Renewed laugh
ter) When you expounG your views to one
Of the worthless in that sleepy hollow, he turns
over in his bed and asks what You want. If
you tell him that we have five colonies with five
different laws, with five different sets Of custom
houses, and five different currencies, he replies,
What is that to us? Call again next week. I"
Laughter.) And so he turns over and goes
to sleep again /; and it always would be the same.
There must be great event to awaken the
Government to do anything. For instance,
there had been dreadful mntiny in tie East
Indies and it had resulted in the establishment
of new government for that country. In
Canada, also, there rebellion, and that
rebellion had produced responsible govern
men:. Recently the Government had been a.
wakened ont of its trance by the discovery Of
gold in EancOuver's Island, and had found the
truth of what he asserted in Manchester two
years ago. Sir Roderick Murchison, the great
geographer, had found the position Of the island,
and told the Government where they might
discover it on the nap ; and they had placed
cross with pencil upon it, SO that they might
know where to look for it again. C4aughter.)
The Government had now found that the dis
tarce from Liverpool to Canton, by way of
Panama, was l3 900 miles by way of the Can
adan lakes it was only 1000 miles SO that
there would be saving OF 1900 miles by the
latter route. (Hear hear.) This was one OF
his predictions which had been considered
Utopian but he felt hesitation in boldly
proclaiming that the trade with China would
hereafter pass through Canada. III Vaacouyer's
Island magnificent vein of coal had been dis
covered, close to the water, only forty feet from
the surface and nine feet thick, and forming
coal mine for the whole Pacific. He congrat-
ulated the people of this country and Of the col
ony upon this event. (Hear, hear.)
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
FOR S.HLE.

'ENHE following valuable real estate. the prop
Il erty of E. G. Hall decd. is offered for sale and
consists of the following tracts:
That desirable place known as Rome, con tanning g
about 200 acres with all the improvements. This
place will be sold entire divided suit purchas-
ers 1T being probably of the best business stands
in the country and is very desirable to those wish
ing to enter the mercantile business.
No 2, Consists of Lot and Brick Store e tene-
mentsj in Campbellton on Bridge Street Caren
don Bridge End is very desirable stand business
Nos, Is3 1acantlots in Campbellton. known in City
plot as Nos i09, LII. 1l2, an half of lot 1l3.
No 4, Is dwelling houseand lot Haymount
corner of ofPlankrOad and Adams St. A very dcsira-
bic residence for the whole year.
No 4, Is Corn Mill and Steam Engine and Boiler
of 10 or l5 horse power This is we'll worth the at
tention of those living where water power is not a.
vailablc, and will be sold at great bargain
For terms apply to J. II. HALL, Assignee
Aug. |, 1857. 6l-t1
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
Fayetteville, Nov. 6, 1858. If
LIND FOR S.ALE.
1OHN II. GILMORE.

y Tor safe portlon OF his swamp lands in the
county of Cumberland. about IA miles below Fay
ettevle, and about ! miles east of the Cape Fear
River. The entire swamp has been successfully
drained of the large body of water by which it was
heretofore covered The land is apparently level.
being free from ridges (Which common to
swamp lands generality whilst there is abundance
of fall. by which the rain water be carried Off
by ordinary ditches. A small portion of the land
has been in cultivation about years and those
persons who have seen the crops; regard the land
state or elsewhere. The location is healthy, the
ne@hborhood good. and the to Fayetteville
and Wilmington easy by means of good road J
miles in length leading directly to the river. Besides
this it is within miles of beautiful little village.
upon high and healthy Bluff, at the river. with
Store. Warehouse and first rate landing. All which
afford many cOnvenieaces to the neighborhood. AS
several persons have spoken of purchasing, this is
deemed proper time to call their attention to the
subject, in as much as there is crop growing
upon small portion Of the land. by which they can
Judge Of its production. gss~Reasonable terms will
be given to the purchaser.
Sept. 10, 1858. If
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04

J. &. STEDMAN AND J. w. HORNE.
UNDER THE NAME STYLE OF
SIEDMAN & HORNE JR

HAVE associated themselves together in a gener-
IL al Grocery. Provision, Liquor and Barter Busi-
ness and are now receiving we'll selected Stock of
Goods In their line, which they willing to ex-
change for money produce.
Their stock consists in part of the following arti-
cles:
Brown, Crushed, and Loaf Sugar; Rio,
Laguira and Java Coffee Butter, Cheese,
and Crackers Lard, Pork, and Western
Bacon No. l, Macxerel, in Bbls, Hfs and
Kits; Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars Foreign
and Domestic Wines and Liquors.
Nf1s n.S sssr s F w " G.
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
Commencement.

The word commencement is so often wrong
ly interpreted, that our readers may not
take it amiss if we give its proper signifca-
ton. The verb h commence, in its collegiate
sense, is peculiarly technical, and means g to
take degree in university college,
Formerly the verb was much used. For in
stance, in Winthrop's Journal we find this
passage: "Nine Bachelors commenced at
Cambridge, - and in the Historical Sketch
of the First Church in Boston, the following:
Charles Chauncy was afterwards, when
qualified, sent to the University Of Cam
bridge, where he commenced Bachelor of Di-
vinity." Trumbull, too, in his g Progress
of Dullness, - has this couplet
"a scholar him now commence
Without the aid Of books sense. !"
Commencement, then, is the time when
students in colleges commence Bachelors, or
the day on which degrees are publicly con-
ferred. The manner in which this season
was commemorated at Cambridge in eye
olden times, was far different from that
which at present obtains there. In his al
manacs, Nathaniel Ames was wont to insert,
opposite the days Of Commencement week,
remarks which he deemed appropriate to
that period. His notes for the year 1854,
we're these
much ia k and nothing said. -
s. The lOQuaclOus more talkatlve than ever
and fine harangues preparing.
"Much money. sunk,
Much liquor drunk.
His only note for the year 1865 was
this
"Many Crapulae to Day.,
Give the Hcad-ache to the Gay
Commencement day was generally consid-
cred holiday throughout the Bay province,
and in Boston, the metropolis, the shops were
usually closed and little OR no business was
done. About ten days before commence
ment, body of Indians from Natick-men,
women and papooses- made their
appearance at Cambridge.-I'roy Whtg.
CoNxoN UNBEL1EF-On hearing a clergy
man remark that the world full of
| change" Mrs PaFtington said she could hardly
bring her mind to believe it, SO little found its
way into her pocket.
| He who has thousand friends has not
| friend to spare. And he who has an enemy
shall meet him everywhere.-IAs Persian
| Mr. and Mrs Brewer, of Wayne county Ken
| tncky have twenty-five children lheirs is,
nerhaDs. the most extensive Brewery IN the
West.
| An old lady relating an account OF distn-
on;shed old lawyer, who said to be the
| father of the New York bar exclaimed, Poor
man! he had dreadful set of children
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04

We have seen ar oak log taken from the bed
of river, in which place it must have remained
for hundreds of years, owing to the depth of
sand which covered it, and yet it was as fresh
as when first submerged Cedar logs taken
from the Jersey swdmps, in which they have
reposed for thousand years. are found to be
fresh and strong. Wooden pipes are cheaper
than those of metal, and arc preferable if they
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
LAND FOR SALE.

'NIE Subscriber Ofter> for Sale Seven Hundred
L Acres of
GOOD TURPENTINE AND FARMING LAND,
situated in Robson county directly the Southern
Plank Road, twelve miles from Fa fayetteville.
IT not disposed of privately by January ls it will
be sold at public Auction about that time of
which due notice will be given.
TERMS will be made easy and accommodating to the
purchaser.
Address the subcriber at Montrose P. O.
NELL SINCLAIR.
NOv'r 13, 1S5S.-tJan pd.
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
TD LAND F>WYRwn>

THE undersg gned owns tract of LAND which
L he wishes to sell. 1t is situated Is miles a
bove Fayetteville, the west side of Cape Fear. on
Tanthum's Creek and joins the lands of Susan l..
ght (25S) About Fifty acres is cleared,
and the balance well timbered. Some fine swamp
lands, easily drained. Terms made easy I'D persons
wishing to purchase may call at the store of E.
F. Moore Il Co.
JAMES BELL.
Fayetteville, Nov. G. 1858. If
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
FRESH ARRIVAL

FRESH ARRIVAL
T AM now receiving my usual FALL STOCK of
l. GOODS, consisting in part of
RAIsINS, whole half and quarter boxes,
Citror, Currants. Dried Figs, Prunes,
Pickles and Sauces of all kinds,
Canton Ginger and other Preserves
Sardiles, Lobsters, Vermccli, Maccaron
Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs,
Cocoa and ether Nuts.
And indeed. every thing kept in store of this kind.
ContGctonarics of all kinus constantly hand at
wholesale and retail, and for sale low for CASH,
MRS NJ. BANKS.
Nov. 1S.-4t. Green Street.
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Court of Pleas aud Quarter Sessions, Oct Term

Court of Pleas aud Quarter Sessions, Oct Term
1853.
T. BOstick. VS.. James B. Malloch.
NRIGINAL attachme 1T levied on the defendants s
" undivided interest in 92 of land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
the defendant Maloch is not inhabitant of this
State: on motion, it ordered by the Court that
rubca atio on be made in the North Carolinian News
paper published in the town of Fayetteville, for six
Successive weeks, notifying the said B Malloch to
hc and appear at our said Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sessions to be held for the county aforesaid at the
Court House in the of Troy, the first Monday
in January next to plead repevy, final Judgment
will be entered against him satisfy Plaintiffs debt,
interest and cost.
Witness John McLennan, clerk of our said Court at
office in Troy on the first Monday of October, A
1858 this 9th Oct, 1858
JOHN McLENNAN, C. c. C.
Nov. 20. TT
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
1000 ACRES OFLAND

lying the west side of the Cape Fear fifteen miles
above Fayetteville, adjoining the lands of John c.
Williams. and others. Said land is level and healthy
with convenient improvements it; further descrp-
ton is unnecessary the land will show itself
1t will be sold all together in small tracts to suit
purchasers; also on the day will offer for sale
my stock Of Horses. Cattle Sheep. &c, one Timber
Wagon. two Road Wagons, Carriage, farming g
ntencils. and other things two tedious to mention
The subscriber will take pleasure in exhibiting the
land to any persons who may wish to visit them
Terms made known day of sale.
Oct SO, If ALEXANDER WALKER
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
THE SUCBSEIBER

r receiving of the largest and most care
Il fully selected stocks offered by him in this
market. comprising every style and quantity Of
LADIES'. GENTS. MISSES IND BOYS
BOOTS, SHOES, Cutters, SC.
AND, EVERYTHING USUALLY SOLD IN HIS LINE.
Planters and all others who desire to purchase a
superior article of
No. 1 BROGANS,
respectfully solicited to call and examine his stock
Having just returned from the North. and exam
ined my Goods carefully before purchasing tiatter
myself that am now prepared to sell them upon as
good terms as they can be bought in this market
LEATHER of all descriptions, and for all pur-
poses. constantly on hand.
The above articles will be sold CHEAP
NJ. FAULk.
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
USEFUL ARTICLES.

USEFUL 1RITCLES.
ENLUID, Oil and Lard Lamps:
IL Brittania and Brass Candesticks;
Superior Steel Shutters;
Brittania Castors, Tea Pots and Coffee Pots;
Britannia Spoons and LADIES;
Brittana Communion Sets Goblcts and Cups;
Timed Iron Spoons and Ladies';
Oyster and Beef Steak Dishes and Dish Covers;
WATERS. Of all sizes and shapes
FINE SCISSORS: large for cutting. small cmbrOid-
er. RtZora and Pocket Knives;
Baskets! Baskets!
for all purposes;
COFFEE MILLS,
Iron and Stone Norters;
Stone Crooks; Tin Ware:
Cedar Tubs. Prils Churns and Bowls;
Counter Scales. to weigh J to $40 lbs:
Family Scales. to ,-ei9h every ounce to 4 lb;
Cocoa Dippcrs: Hair and Wire Selves;
Table Mats; Feather busters;
Dust Pans; Curtain Pins
Hand and Tea Bells.
Music Portfolios; Ladies' Work Boxes; Rosewood
Toilet Boxes;
Ladies' Leather Bags. (large;)
White Satin Beads and White Cut Beads, for
fancy work;
Porte Monaies. entirely of leather, a superior article;
Electric Polishing Powder; Boys Saws; Corkscrews.
A great variety of other useful articles tedious
to mention. Come and for yourselves the
!Crockery Stores W. \. TILLlNGHAST.
Oct ?. 3m
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
NEW DRY GOODS .

w. Na "a 8 . = q L "a &,
HAS RECEIVED
Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, S Twedes,
Kent'k Jeans, Kerseys, Linseys, Flannels,
Blankets, Merinoe's Bomb zines, Alpaccas
Muslin DeLanes, Calicoes, Ginghams,
Brilliantcs, Marseiles, Silk Velvets, Silk
Robes, Silk Dress Goods. Jaconets.
Nain-sook, Swiss, Tarlton, Book Muslns,
Silk Illusion, Lace Wells, SILK fringes,
Lacez, Edgings, Braids, Tapes, Bonnet
Ribbons, Table Damasks, NaDk rs,
Towels, Diapers, Irish Linen Shifting,
Shcetings, Bedticks Shawls,
Cloaks, Mantillas, Chalices,
Elastic, Enameled, and Ribbon Belts,
Bonnets, Col'd Flats, Rucnes, Artifcials,
Extension skirts, skirt cord,
Brass, spring, rattan, Whalebone.
Cotton seine twine, nett twine,
Cotton cards. Hats, Gaps, Boots, Shoes
and Caters.
Oof
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
DOBBIN HOUSE,

YHNHIS CONVENIENT and we'll furnished
Establishment opened for the reception
OF boarders the 9th inst The subscriber will
spare pains to make all comfortable who may stop
at her house. Regular boarders will here find the
quiet comfort of home. combined with the advantag
to business of Hotel.
The stables of Mr. w. e. Troy in the of the
Hotel and travellers may entrust their horses to his
with the assurance that the best treatment will
be bestowed upon them.
MARY ANN POTTER.
Oct 23rd. 1858. 3m
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
CARRIAGE FACTORY.
A. A. M'kETHAN

Il EEPS constantly on hand large assortment OF
IN Vehicles Of every description, which are well
and faithfully made and finished in the IIGHTEsT and
NEATEsT styles. His facilities for doing carriage
work are GREATER than ANY ESTABLISHMENT SOUTH
which enables him to sell his work the most favor
able terms.
Nov. D. 1858. If
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04

STATE OF NORTH CARoL1NA'}
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Oct. Term,
1853
William Ringstaff and wife, Williamson Chappell
and wife Patience, Murdoch B. McRae. Row
land Chappell, Executors of Joseph Blake
Petition for account and Settlement.
appearing to the salts faction of the court that
L William Ringstaff and wife, Williamson Chappeli
and wife Patience not inhabitants of this State
on metion it is ordered by the Court that publca-
tion be made in the North Carolinian, newspaper
sive weeks that they be and appear at the next
of this Court to be held for the County at
the Court House in the Town of Troy. on the hrst
Monday in January next, then and there to plead
answer to this petition, the will be held pro
confessO to them.
Witness. John McLcnnan. Clerk of our said Court
at Office in Troy on the first Monday in October A. D.
1853. JOHN McLENNAN, Clerk.
Nov. 20. st
The North-Carolinian., 1858-12-04
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Oct. Term,

NJ B. McRae, Martin A. Malloch
ORIGINAL. attachment levied on the defendant s
~ undi vided interest in 81 acres of land.
1T appeiing oathe satisfaction OF the Court that
the defendant Nj a Malloch is inhabitant of
this State motion, il is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication lie made in the North Carroll
nian, newspaper published in the Town of Fayctte-
Vile for six successive weeks notifying the said NJ
A Malloch, to be and appear at our said Court of
Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for the County
aforesaid the Court House in the Town of Troy,
the first Monday in January next, then and there
to be and appear to plead replevy or final juds-
ment will be entered against him to satisfy Plaintiff
debt, interest and cost
Witness. John McLennan. clerk of said court al
Office in Troy, the first Monday of October, A u
1858, this Oct. 9Th 1855.
JOHN McLENNAN, c. c. c.
Nov. 20, Ct