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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

T TACEY, PAPER.HANGER JPHOL-
,D STERER, GLIDER, aud HOUSE DE-
CORATOR IN GENERAL, whilst returning
his grateful acknowledgements TO his numerous
friends for their very liberal encouragement du-
ring the two years he has been amongst them,
assures them that it will be his continued effort
10 serve them with promptness, and atmoderate
charges, at his old stand, No. LAG, north side
King street, Alexandria. NH 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

c. J. WISE. 4. HhhhNh'
EINE GROUND PLASTER, as49 POT POUNDS 1D
/ TO THE Tos, constantly ground and tor
sale by WISE Il GREENE, at the Franklin
Steam Mills, Alexandria, Va. CALcINED pLAs'
TER always on hand.
DCounting Room, Union street, No. - end
story over d. S. Gwin's Commission Store.
my h-d1Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

IT,, The WASHINGTON, ALEA:
49, - ANDRIA, AND GEORGETOWN
MEAN PACKET COMPANl.-The steamer
CGLCNBL4 Capt. James Harper, VIII leave
5i.'more on Saturday, al o'clock, I. NJ he
.-nrg. leave Alexandria every Wednesday
Corning, al o'clock.
Iae steamer DIAMOND ST.4TE, Capt. J.
s',win, will leave Baltimore every Wednesday
4 O'Clock p NJ, and returning. leave Alexan-
'aon SATURDAY.. at O'Clock. P, NJ For freight,
illy TO WHEAT X BRO, Agents.
al way freight will be required invariably in
l:,sace nh 2-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NEW DRY GOODS AND CAKPETING.-
I We are now receiving large supply OF
our SPRING STOCK, TO which we invite the
attention of our customers. and the public IN
general 5. & W. MLYENBERG,
NH % Sarepta Hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NTATIONARY, &c-I nave now received
- pretty much everything comprised under
the above mead such as WRITING PAPERS.
in great variety of, style and price. Envelopes,
Pens, Inks. Pencils Sealing Wax. Waters, Mu-
ciIage, Penholters, India Rubber, Portfolios,
Writing Desks Pencil Sharpeners, Pencil Points,
Gold Pens. with or without cases. Perrys Pro-
peiei Pencils, new article; Mathematical In
strumenis round, har, and parallel Rulers Pen
Racks. Thermometers, &c, &c.
an JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

IOBG MoVEIGH, ATTORNEY 1T Law,
81 and GENERAL LAND Il ENT, 81.
Paul, Minnesota Territory
REYERENcEs.-Sturges, Bennett & Co; R. H.
Loury, Cashier Bank of Republic, New York;
Chubb Brothers, Washington, ID. C.; Brent Il
Kinzer; VIM n. McVeigh, President OF Bank
Of Old Dominion, Alexandria, Va; Wurts,
Austie & McVeigh, Philadelphia, Pa. Hopkins,
Hull K Co; Appleton Il Co, Baltimore, Md; r.
H. Miller 4 Co.. ST. Louis Mo; Hon. J. W..
Brockenbrough, Lexington. Va. " lG-eoly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Inn BBLS RECTlFIFD WhISKEY
lOO $50 bbls. Old Rye DO
Zj " Apple BRANDY
80 Domestic "
10 d" Peach
10 " Cherry
5 " Ginger
: d" Blackberry "
% y. l.. RUM
% " Malaga WINE
10 " Peppermint CORDIAL
S Cinnamon
With a large stock OF fine imported BRAN
DIES ard WINES in store, and for sale, low,
by RIDGELY, HAMPTON Il co,
NH % A. Kng.street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

~ c. BRADLEY, Cabinet Chair, and Sofa
u. Manufacturer, corner OF King and Alfred
streets, Alexandria Va, has constantly on hand,
and offers to the public, an excellent assortment
of CABINET WARE, SOFAS and CHAIRS OF every
variety. and on the lowest terms, which, Tor dura-
bility and finish, cannot be surpassed
NH 4-.ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
TEAS, LyauoKs AND TOBACCO.

pIDGELY, HAMPTON x co, WHOLESALE
IL, DEALERS IL TOBACCO, III, King STREET,
have IN store a large stock OF the following
brands of TOBACCO:
"Crumpton's' premium ID Jumps, IN tin foil
-. 5. Haes" Extra iae cured IN fancy boxes
Game Cock" Twist, in tin foil
.sDe,r Dron'' Twist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

! LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent Stock,
a Registered and Coupon, for sale by
""'0-u CORSE BROTHERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

rrrunppr POWELL W. LEVIN POWELL.
CLste " Loudoun.)
SION MERCHANTS, DEALERS IN WINES,
TEAS, LIQUORS, SEGARS, &C. corner h'ny
and Union streets, .Alerandria, ia.
CY@ Strict personal attention given to the
sale of all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE. All
orders filled with despatch my ls-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

C'PRING GOUDS.-T3YLOR 8 HUTCHL
- son are row receiving their SPRING
STOCK OF GOODS, embracing all the ydrie-
ties usually found in first class class Dry
Goods House. They respectfully invite their
friends and dealers generally, 10 call and eX-
anime their stock before making their purcha.
SOS nh ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

n H. HOOFF, ALEXANDRIA Va, FLOUR,
GRAIN & GROCERY MERCHANT,
has removed TO No 5s SOUTH OF PRINCE, AND ON
UNION STREET.. Particular attention will be
given to all consignments of Produce. PLASTER
SALT, and GROCERIES furnished AT current rates
iy26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

r A BREwIs ANTHONY LAWSON
VE A. BREWIS & co. WHOLESALE AND RE-
. TAIL GROCERS, LIQUOR, and COM
MISSION MERCHANTS CAMERON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,, Va. NH ll-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
II DlDGELY, HAMPTON Il CO.,
IL, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
TEAS.

TOBACCO. and
LIQUORS.
Beg leave 10 call the attention OF dealers TO
their large and well selected stock OF goods,
which they offer Tor sale at the very loves
rates. and upon the most accomm odatlng terms.
Alexandria, NH l9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

~ s. GWIN & son, GENERAL COM
MISSION. GROCERS AND FORWARD
ING MERCHANTS will devote strict atten
lion to the sale of FLOUR, WHEAT, Corn and al
kinds OF Country Produce-to the purchase o.
Guano Plaster &c. and 10 every thing pertain
ing to our line OF business, No. Union street
Alexandria Va aug l4-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

C,ARD-ED WARD SNOWDEN having
\ opened a GENERAL AGENCY or
FICE. corner of 7th sne and Lo,asiana .freaue,
Washington City, offers his services TO the public,
in prosecuting claims IN all the Departments, and
before the Court of Claims. buying and selling
Real Estate, buying and selling h. nd Warrants
buying and selling Stocks, negotiating Loans
and all other business of similar character, with
promptness Washington jan l5-dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

L. W KINCHELoE. SIDNEY bholN.
II INCHELOE & BRUlN, GR 20 CE rs
n and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No.
49 Union. street, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
II FARMERS may rely upon having their
personal attention to all produce entrusted to
them. jy l7-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NJ ELDRIDGE, GENERAL C0MMIS.
N SION MERCHANT and SHIP BRO
KER, also, Agent for the Boston, Alexandria,
and Georgetown regular line OF Packets. Union
Wharf Alexandria. Va. nov 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
BUSINESS CARDS.

X GORGE SIGGERS, BOOK BINDER No
" 73 Prince street opposite the Gazette Office,
.4ierand,ic, Ta-MUSlC, MAGAZINES, AND
OLD BOOKS BOUND IN ANY STYLE.
n. b. | also RULE and MAKE TO ORDER any de
scription OF BLANK BOOKS, which | will
warrant to be made OF the best paper and mate.
rials, and bound in the strongest manner. Bank
Officers Bankers. Merchants, Clerks Of Courts
Hotel Keepers, Insurance Companies, and all
who want BLANK BOOKS are respectfully in.
Vited 10 give me a call ian 2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

v n ,npisoS JR H. sIDSEy WALLACE. JNo AnpisoS'
4 DDISON. WALLACE Il co DEALERS IN
n AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENIS'
SEEDS and M.4NURE, No. l3 Union street
(.addison + HO,ra,ds old stand) ALEXANDRIA
i. mr. Orders solicited. Jan ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

TTHEREAL OIL Spirits Turpertne; pure
IL French Zinc White; Lewis's pure Lead;
Manhattan Lead; boiled and raw Linseed Oil;
Bldke's Patent Fire Proof Paint; Venetian Red;
Colors ground in OIL Tube Paints; Artists
Brushes, &c, &c, for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER & son,
mo Staber's Old Stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

'NHE SHOALS AND QUlCkSANDS OF
| YOUTH Just Published the Sd Edition.
~on Spermatorrhea or Seminal Diseases.--A
semitic Treatise or the treatment and perfect
.re o, Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness,
ON habits acquired in Youth, BY DR.. Culver
'sl, Member oi the Roya! College Of Surgeons
England, (ls27) Lieentiate OF the Hall
S24) ard 80 years Resident Practitioner in
-1adOn; Author of the Guide to Health"
''een Book, How TO be Happy" Memoirs OF
asIe and Married Lie. &c.
iais small, but highly valuable Treatise,
world renowned Physician and Surgeon,
'''s out the only sure and permanent cure tor
ssases and is the only publication of its kind
,1'en in benevolent spirit and by scientific
an It should be in the hands of oil who
le their lie and health and happiness here
hereafter. Price, 70 cents, or stamps, al
receipt OF which il will be sent, post free and
~ secured, by DR.. Ch Kline, No. 42O LIST
"'shQe, Box 1856, New York. ian 15-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

A CARD.-NATHL BOCSH, GROCEf
y AID SHIP CHANDLER, No. 3, hr'n s
Vbgrf ALEXANDRIA,. Va. mn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

al, Observation-Disclosures not exceeding
a. ,-- In so; II three times for one dollar Adyer
.l 80. ,.uriuJsd after three times, for so cents q
g.. g,,4 INSERTION INSIDE, or % cents oUrsIDE.-
IN !iuss are counted as square.
,,.a-lts by the year at prices to be agreed upon,
,a reference to the usual amount Of space they may
~ !v.-'iSins by the year not to advertise articles
in their regular business, nor 70 insert In
,Iy.rti,ernruts any other names than their own
s.s.,is, 4nl OBITUARY NorlcEs exceeding hve lines,
- ed for A. advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

ItOX'S SPARKLING GELATINE; Soap
" Potash; Sage; Catnip; Horehound; Spear
mint; Quicksilver; Lyons Katharion; Oil OF
Lemon; Corrosive Sublmate; bes, Gum Arabic;
Fennel Seed; Powd. Jalap; SIENNA Leaves just
received, and Tor sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE, Jr.,
ap 3 Apothecary, No % King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

WILL H. MUIR, M4S.rAS1yaEE . ,%Tr E4IS AID
w DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF CABINET FUR
NiTURE, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, LOOK
ING GLASSES &c, oorn~ Of King and "
1,npb styea,, .alerand,ia, Va. je 2-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NEW SPRING GOODS-Wc are now re-
y ceiving an unusually large and well select
ed stock OF seasonable Goods. Having been
bought on the most favorable term, We are
enabled to Offer great inducements 20 our Town
and Country friends, and invite their early at
tenIOn 10 our assortment.
NH u BFRKLEY & SHACKLEJT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

,,.. Gazette s. Virginia Advertiser.
tgoR THE COUNTRY
4. PUBLISHED, REGULARLY, OF
~rrsgAy-. gHCKsDAYs AND SATURDAYS,
.. r,,, p.l.ar, per snnun, payable in advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

J. ID. CORSE. W ~
RANKING, EXCHANGE, AND COLLECTION oFFICEoF
COR K II . T IL K 5,
No 93, Erchange Block.
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hodpro-
ceeds subject to Check, or remit promptly TO any
designated point.
We will deal in Erchange, Time B10s, Pro"ts-
sorry Notes, Uncurent Money, Com &c -,
Srocxs and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated upon ia
vorable terms. Interest allowed TO Deposltors
A varied experience of many years in this
business, enables us 10 offer our services with
confidence 10 the public. ieb ls-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

ohN MURPHY, ATTORNEY 1T Law,
y VIII practice in the Courts of Westmore'
}. y, Mcnmond and Northumberland Counties.
T. 'V'hce, Rice's Store, Westmoreland County.
dec 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

StTABLERS AGRICULTURAL SALTS,
- cheaper and better than Guano; composed
OF Phosphate oi Lime, Suiphate OF Ammonia,
Nitrate of Soda. Muriate OF Soda, Sulphate OF
Soda, Sulphate OF Lime, AMI Carbonate of Po-
tassa, prepared and putup in bags of 900 lbs. by
K H. STABLER, Chemist,
an2 No l65 King ST cor of Wash'n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
VOL. Liz.

.,.,..nLeite ~ Virginia Advertiser,
rCrLlsHED DAILY
EDGAR snow ID K n.
MINT Dollars per snnum, payable half yearly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

WAALEY'S oMNIBUSES connecting with
PAGE and COLLYFR, will leave the Cap
'o and corner Of 18th street and Pennsy lvania
avenue the same time the boats leave Alexan'
.ra RICHARD WALLACE,
nm l-tf President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

w B. RICHARDS JR, No. 10, KING
w srEErT. ALEXANDRIA, VA, manuiac-
turer OF Hooped Skirts, Bonnets, Elastic, Mo1oc-
co. and other Belts, Head Dresses, &c. " IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
an Sarepta Hall, 81 King ST.

I,HALLI AND DELHI ROBE a DULLES
u Lawn and Berage do do
Figured Challi ami Ducais
Black and White do
Fancy Dress Silks
Black Gro de Rhine silks, very low
Mourning Silks
Alpaca. Bombazine and Canton Cloths
French Mpusiaiueo and Challi
French Work aud Laces, tine assOr ment
Parasols and Umbrellas; stella Shawls and
Scaris: Steel Spring Skirts, new style; Linen
Sheptings Pillow Case Linens: Irish Linens
OF every quality and price, received and Tor
sale low by ...,.
NH 80 IAl LOh y Htl'i1iH'N
NEW SPRING GrOD-.-He have Just re-
\ ceived our Spring supplies. embracing q
vprv general assortment OF DRl-GGNDS. n al
the various branches OF the rAde. As We shall
be in receipt OF Goods AZ Srcrt intervals during
the season. cur stock will al all times be veTy
complete.
We have also in store fine stock oi all kinds
of CARPETINGS and 0ll.-CLOIHS.
We invite the attention OF purchasers 20 orr
Stock as il is our purpose 10 sell 10 the cash
and prompt crcdi; trade. - cheap as the same
class OF goods can br bought III this, or any
other market. NH 81 WINNERS * CO.
|tARPFTrNGS. MATTINCS, AND OF
Y CLCTH y
IS pie, ss ingram Carretiugs
80 do Super White aud Checked MauingS
20 do Floor and Table OIL Cloths
10 do Stair Linen. received and for sale
= u ~ g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

THOMAS PERRY, COMMISSION MER.
CHANT, No. s. Janneys Wharf, A!exan-
Dr.. Va nv 2S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
ID 'ss =, U TIE,
"a ~ - ~ go ssftsl,ry ,ryl6sf@HKssd

aDAMS' So"H
INVITE the attention OF the public to the
| facilities afforded by this Company, for the
puck and safe conveyance of Specie, Bank
Woes, valuable packages, heavy and bulky
G-Is'L&c
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore,
Pa Ia"eip",a, New York, Boston, Providence,
Hartford a., leave our Office daily, at 2, P. NJ.
EXPRESSES for the South, TO Richmond,
Fredericksburg Petersburg, Lynchburs, and for
points IN North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
ga, Alabama, and Tennessee, leave daily at
LPM
Oar EXPRESSES are always accompanied
3; careful aud trustworthy messengers, and the
Slo.lc can rely upon all business entrusted to us
a-1! done with safety, punctuality, and des-
patch.
KATgs-0n heavy freight from Baltimore,
cents q 100 bS.; from Philadelphia, III;
Ton New FORK, S. so.
No packages OF goods taken by weight, un'
=, weighing over 200 lbs.
ieb 2)-i K. w. FALLS, Agent
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-07

From The Register. .stsss
To the Members Of tie Legislature Of
North Gdsolisa:
GsN11ExM Permit me through the columns Of
the Raleigh Register" to call your attention to
chapter IS Revised Code and section 30 whichreads
as follows: 81.
whenever any person shall remain in possess
sion of slave or other personal property until such
possession is protected by the statute of limitations
he and those claiming under him, shall be deemed
and held to have a good and absolute title to such
slave other personal property, against oil perso
whose claim is barred by said statute. Provided,
that nothing herein contained shall in any way r.
feet the law that requires gifts of slaves to be in wr
ting" ..ss,5 s, . ''4'''e '.''S.'-'
Now, have the very best of reason to believe
that there is now in the county Of Wake, . negro
held by white man. under the following circum.
stances: A. had negro woman to run away, and
was harboured no doubt by white people, for two
years While this negro woman was out, she bad
child, and the child was taken by . white, man,
and is now suppose, some eight or ten years old.
The owner afterwards found out this child was the
offspring of his negro woman got proof Of the fact
which would have been sufficient to convict tho
holder of the child an able counsel was consulted
in the case and the plaintiff ives told that be could
not recover the child because he was barred BY the
statute of Limitation Of three years. -
Now, we frequently haye slaves to run away, and
under this law, any white man can take your slave
in possession aud keep him three years. and yon
cannot recover him under this statute. / hope the
Legislature will suffer this act to remain no longer
in force SO far as slaves are concerned, without
amending it in such way that an owner of slaves
can recover them under any fraudulent. title what
ever Mp
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-07
KANSAS NEWS.
LEAvENwoRrH, K. T., Friday, Nov. 90,
Per u, s. Express to Boonville, Nov. 80

LEAvENWORTH, n. L., ErlOay, NOV. ~, I FN
Per q. s. Express to Boonville, Nov. 80. s
A Territorial Mass Convention, of the conserve
tive element for the purpose Of organizing in oppo-
sition to the Republicans, assembled in this city
yesterday. The attendance was numerous, though
but six counties were represented Thorough reu-
Mon and reorganization Of the Democracy was advo
Gated and hotly debated strong minority charac-
terizing such action premature. = -......ss.-,s
A series of resolutions, petitioning Congress to
repeal the land grants asking aid for public i'm
sprovements, -denouncing the Republican party, in
ayor Of the exclusion free negroes from the future
State of Kansas declaring the Slave question dead
ISSUE advocating the opening of the Indian Reserves
to settlers and in fve Of modification Of the pre-
emption laws, were fira-ly adopted with preamble
determining upon the immediate organization of the
Democracy in the Territory; -'ss' saas
The session was prolonged to q late hour, and was
rather turbulent Both wings Of the party were
well represented, and the discussion was maintained
with great vigor The speeches on both sides were
exceedingly eloquent and able. The Convention
did not limit itself with regard to the candidates for
the next Presidency, though strong Douglas tenden-
cies prevailed The Convention adjourned sine die
4 Three men have arrived here from the Kansas
gold Mines having in their possession about $500
in gold dust obtained while prospecting last sum-
mer They give most satisfactory statement Of
the richness and extent Of the gold deposits.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-07

BUSINESS BEFORE THE LEe1snAruRH-A Bill to al
ter tie Ususy Loses-McKoy of Sampson Legal
zes 10 per cent interest In case Of written agree
ment for the payment of larger interest the claim
ants only to recover 10 per cent In case Of no
written agreement per cent to be the highest rate
Repeats all existing laws on the subject 80.
Another bill upon the same subject introduced
by Mr. Williams Of Caswel repeals the present law,
and enacts "That upon all contracts for loan Of any
moneys, wares, merchandise, Or commodities; WhAE
soever the rate Of interest to be charged shall be
six dollars by way Of discount or interest," for The
forbearance Of 800 for one year. and 80 alter that
rate for greater or less sum- or for longer or
shotx time That any person suing or warTsnting
upon my bond, promissory note, open o. Iquidated
account or sssuranse 81 any Kind, shall recover on
ly ct fhe rate Of SIX dollars for the rbearace Of
500 for ono yexf r. q = s = -. s !
6 a BIZ 70 lsersass t1e Stalking, Fkad-Mr Blsd-
soe of Wake Requires the Treasures, On er before
Oct 10 etch year TO pay 70 lie order Of the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners $3.50, 900, iaeladSng such
sums As are already subject to their order. At pres
emit the States dividends from the Raleigh CASTOR
and n G. Railroads, all plank Roads, and from an
its future investments in Internal Improvements are
pledged to the Fund. So far, we believe the Raleigh
CASTOR Road only has paid anything to it-sbout
$685.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-07
Correspondence of the Fayetteville Observer

Correspondence of the Fayetteville Observer.
,- ..- RALEIGH December l, 1863
To-day quite an interesting debate of a few min
utes occurred between Col. w. L. Steele of Rich
mond and Mr.. Bledsoe, Senator from Wake on the
subject of taxation. The measure was laid on the
table, that it is unnecessary to state the contents
of the bill The style of these two Senators is quite
dissimilar.
Bledsoe is rapid, energetic and to the point, and
makes some strong home thrusts. Steele is logical
and inductive and whilst apparently wandering for
instant he comes back to the main point with in
creased power and force the result of his ustra-
tons. ..... r.s... = g.
He is exceedingly cool in debate; if ever reused
he possesses the tact to disguise it. and passes for
an imperturbable man, except among those who
know him, and they know that both earnestness and
zeal lie at the bottom.
In the House quite spirited debate took place
between Benbury, of Tyrrel, and Haywood of Wake.
Haywood is formal and stately; his style of elocu
ton is dignlhed and imposing He will have need
of all his talents and genius to convince the House
he is entitled to his seat whilst holding the Office
Clerk and Master for Wake
q Benbury is fiery and impetuous and has improved
as debater within the past two years This de-
bate sprung up out of misunderstanding, which
when discovered took from it all that seemed per-
sonal s.i~ s''N /" z'f asa{ - r
= Your Coal Fields Road comes up tomorrow, and
its friends are sanguine of success. Of the result
shall advise you. s-'.s =, ta''' ~ ~ ?
for abstractng money from the Post Office in Eliza
beth City, four years ago. was tried time since;
the jury did not agree and were discharged It was
tried again to-day. = = f.-,ts
After the evidence was detailed, the case for the
prisoner was opened by John Pool Esq, in speech
Of much power. Mr.. Pool is q finished scholar, pol
ished gentleman, and accomplished orator, He IL,
calm and collected in his bearing and possessed Of q
graceful person and style Of elocution that is pec
lariy winning and attractive Solicitor Dick appear
2 = q NJ 49,
!, than I had been led to suppose, and made very
vigorous prosecution Mr. Dick was followed BY the
Hon. George E. Badger for the prisoner. Mr.. B. Is
too wei known to admit Of my speaking Of his
style. .--..sF p. ..'i + ''Ssfe s'7s'
The Jury was out half an hour, and brought in .
verdict of acquittal %
Judge Biggs presides with patience and ability
He is man of great industry, good lawyer, and
will make an excellent Judge. His charge was i'm
partial giving the prisoner the benefit Of all doubts.