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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24
FEB. 10.

+ EB. 49,
In the Senate yesterday bill repeating
tho ten per cent. law, after various and in.
cfectual efforts to amend il, and lengthy
discussion, was passed precisely as it came
from the House.
The Senate also passed the following
bills: To amend and supplementary to the
several acts Incorporating and regulating
Turnpike and PlOnkroad Companies; sup.
Elementary to the act of March %, ls40:-
To provide for the settlements of the estates
Of deceased persons; and the bill to author
ize the sale OF surplus copies Of laws, journ.
ais and executive documents.
In the House a bill was introduced to
amend the act for the organization of cities
and incorporated villages; also bill to pro.
vide for the trial Of thSright of property in
proceedings in aid Of execution before Pro-
bate Courts.
The House passed the following bills:-
To exempt from sale and execution certain
property Chat OF fire companies); to authorize
the Board of Education Of Logan, Hooking
county, to borrow money for school house
purposes; to amend the civil code; to amend
the jury act of ls4o; to authorize the lessees
Of ministerial section 90, Salem township,
to surrender their leases and receive deeds.
A lengthy and animated discussion took
place concerning the bill repeating the
library sections Of the school law. This
discussion was participated in by Messrs.
Monroe, Leetle, Edison, Rankin, Plants
and others. The House adjourned without
taking final action On the bill.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

@The President, in recognition of the
satisfactory manner in which John Nugent
Esq, has discharged his special mission to
British Columbia and Vancouyer's Island.
recently rendered him the appointment of
Minister to Bogota, which he has declined
intending to take an active part in the politics
Of California during the summer, his friends
having induced him to become candidate
for Governor of that State.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

t1-Mrs. Catherine Judah, who died in
thecity Of New York few days ago, in
her e4th year, wns the last member OF a
once wealthy and influential Jewish family,
which was connected with the great men of
the Revolution. The lady wos also the
lsst OF those elegant girls who, on the after
noon Of the memorable day when Washing.
ton took feavo Of the army, received from
that illustrious mana parting farewell.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

6TA correspondent of a PAPER at Coun.
Gil Bluffs gives the following as the price
current of'provisions at Pixies Peak: "F Flour,
80 cents per pound; coffee, S5 cents; sugar,
35 cents, bacon accents; salt, 90 cents; rice,
40 cents; beans, % cents; moIasses, per
gallon, 81; ohiskey, $s 1" y q8 " ="
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

6TThe Hannibal and st. Joseph Rail-
road is at length finished, and commenced
operations on Monday. 1t runs clear through
the State of Missouri, parallel to the north.
ern boundary from the Mississippi to the
Missouri river. This is the first railway
completed TO Kansas. a, ..s
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

6TGefrad, the new President of the
Republic of Hayt. is man somewhat ad.
vanced in years. His hair 10 grey, and he
has the appearance Of having seen good
deal Of life. He is at least fifty years old.
lie is nearly black, but still has some white
blood In bis veins.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

6TThe Cadiz Sentinel states that Harris
son county has not a single representative
In the Ohio Penitentiary, and but single
inmate Of the county Jail, and he so peaceful
and trustworthy, as to be permitted to leave
tho'jall 10 feed the sheriff's chickens!
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

CHICAGO, February l7.-Well's CONNER.
eial Express to. day has an article showing q
deficiency in the receipts of wheat from the
harvest Of 1868, at thia point, to be over s.
100000 bushels at present, and estimating
that the deficiency by the first of August will
reach 5000 900 bushels.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24

GTThs Homestead Bill has been post.
pOned In tho Senate. Vice President Breck.
inridge having given the casting vote. y.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-02-24
TO KILL TEE BILL

All Republicans; every one ! The O5er.
lin man, Bliss, ducked under and never came
up to the end of the chapter. Note that
John Sherman voted to kill the bill. Fol.
low him to the end, and you will nd him
diving after Bliss. II that is to be his srriv-
ing after Bliss hereafter, he will have to 90
to the lowest depths Of perdition to find it
On this vote to lay on the table, the result
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-14

Briggs were called arldsan explanation
demanded by the accused Wigley. Miss
Nobbs presisting in the truth of what she
uttered, at the request Of the injured hus-
band, proceeded to his wife's apartment.
Mrs. Pickleby, to the surprise of all,
was not alone; a man was with her. AS
soon as Mr.. Pickleby saw him he smiled,
and advanced and shook him by the
hand.
MY brother,' said be, turning to those
who had followed him.
Miss Nobbs' face became crimson.
l fear,' she stammered, that l have
unintentionally made mistake. This
must be the gentleman saw, and he is
so like Mr.. Wigley that / was led to be-
ieve that it was no other. / beg pardon.
As the trio Of ladies took their depart
ure, Mr.. Pickleby was heard to utter d.
vers maledictions upon the heads Of all
meddling, busy -tongued scandal mon
gers; but he soon recovered his temper
explained the whole affair to his wife
Joined heartily in the laugh that was rails.
ed at his expense, and ended by inviting
Wigley to join their party that evening
in a game of whist.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-14

A negro boy, who professed to be
dreadfully alarmed at the cholera,
took to the woods to avoid it, and
was there found asleep. Being ask.
edwhy he went to the woods, he said
s'To pray" 'IBut," said the overseer,
show was it you went to sleep?'
aDon't know massa, zactly, respond
ed the negro, ''but l spec L must have
overprayed myselfF'
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-14

He who goes to bed in anger,
has the deyeI for a bed fellow. A
wag desires to say that he knows a
married man, who though he goes to
bed meek and gentle as lamb is in
the same predicament.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-14

There is no safer protection
against burglars, than to feed your
baby, beforegoing to bed, with green
apples. It viii certainly begin to
cry before midnight-and it is
equally certain that it can't be stop
ped before morning.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-14
AN UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE.

an ONp OR1 1ONAlE hAolAhEs--
A recently married young man in
Cincinnati got intoxicated at a wine I
party, and in that state went home |
to his wife. As soon as he appear
ed, she leaped from the sofa, on
which she had been half reclining,
and throwing her alabaster arms
about his neck, inquired, care you i'll,
dearest d? What ails you You do not
seem to be yourself" "Well, the
fa-fa-truth is that-that-that l
went to sit-sit up with a si-si-
sick brother, belonging to our-our
our lodge, you see, my love, and
the i-light-light went out, and
giving him brandy, as-as the doc
tor had pre-prescribed, II must
have ma made a mistake-a mis-
take in the da-dark, and taken the
liquor nayself; whi--which I should
should-ha have hand-handed-
my friend-you see, my dear" The
explanation was very satisfactory,
especially to the husband, who sat
down onhis hat and fell asleep, while
endeavoring to show how natural the
mistake was, and how impossible it
was to avoid it under the circum-
stances.
/ LoGIC.-A writer in the West
Minister Review once took a position
that alcohol is food, and offered the
following logic in proof Of it:
/ Food is force,
Alcohol is force,
Therefore, alcohol is food.
Mr.. Musseco gives a formula
equally legitimate and conclusive
namely:
Horse feed is force,
Whipping horse is force,
Therefore, whipping a horse is horse
: feed.
a To which capital logic our Johl
b adds:
My ma is a woman,
: Queen Victoria is woman,
a Therefore, Queen Victoria is m.
: ma. And still further to prove th
assertion
We are a man,
The king of France is a MAI
ii Therefore, we are the king {
l. France.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
FOR CONGRESS:
L. OBJ. B R A n G H,

OF WAKE.

Visit of the President to North.Carolina.
We are highly gratiied to have it in our power to
state that President Buchanan will visit this State
early in June, and be present at the Commencement
at Chapel HILL This will be the first visit of Mr..
Buchanan to North Carolina or, we believe, to any
Southern State He will be heartily welcomed by
the authorities of the University by the Faculty and
Students, and by the people of the whole State.
The following is his letter to the Committee Of
the Trustees accepting their invitation to be present
at Commencement:
WASHINGTON City, May IL, 1859.
GENTLEMEN: have been honored by your very
kind invitation on the part of the Trustees Of the
University of North Carolina, to visit Chapel Hill at
the annual Commencement in June next.
1t affords me pleasure to say that l cordially and
gratefully accept this invitation. | have long desi.
red to visit "the old North State" and become bet
ter acquainted with a people for whom have ever
entertained the highest respect and esteem. The
casion being literary and not political is just such
an one as I should myself have selected.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To John W. Ellis, Charles Manly, Thos Bragg John
H. Bryan, W. W. Holden, D. W. Courts, D. L.
Swain, Thomas Rutfin, Sen David S. Reid, John
NJ Morehead, William A. Graham w. W. Avery,
and Robert B. Gillian, Esquires, Committee.
1t is expected that the Hon. Jacob Thompson and
other friends will accompany the President.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
Failure Of Jacob CONSERVATION in the Stool
MQrket

Failure Of Jacob Little CONSERVATION in the Stock
Market
New YORK, May 1.-THE effect of the news of
the London Stock panic was made manifest here this
morning; and there was general decline in all the
leading securities.
Early in the day, the suspension of Jacob Little
Co., the extensive and well-known stock -brokng
house, was announced, and produced much excite.
ment Mr.. Titles suspension has been a regular
and early feature in all New York panics of recent
times, and it causes great deal of uneasiness 9th
ers in the same business are expected to go by the
board
The amount of Jacob Titles liabilities is estima-
ted at about two millions. No great sympathy is
felt for him, he is generally known as "the Great
Bear of Wall Street" and he has burnt his fingers
in his own fire.
The excitement and advance in the breadstuffs'
market keeps up the prices of the business people,
in spite of the stock troubles Flour has gone up
from thirty to fifty cents various grades; wheat
and corn have improved in corresponding ratio,
and provisions also are buoyant with very active
movement. Cotton alone is down.
ANOTHER DISPATCH.
New YORK, May 12-2 P. M.-Stocks are down,
in some cases, as much as two three or four per
cent. from yesterdays prices There is great deal
of uneasiness in Wall street.
Jacob Titles failure, although it was not alto
gether unexpected has caused great sensation-
1t is rumored that his liabilities will exceed million
of dollars.
The excitement in the -four market is extraordi-
nary. Flour has advanced rs to 80 cents, wheat 5
to cents, and corn ! to Q cents
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

Mr. HoRNER's ScHooL.-The examination of the
mence on Wednesday the 25th instant, and be con-
tinued until Friday. The members of the Senior
Class will pronounce original oratons at the Acade
my on Monday evening preceding Composition
and defamation by the students will take place on
Tuesday evening,
The Literary Society connected with the School
will be addressed on Friday morning by F. l. Will
son, Esq, and on Friday evening the valedictory
sermon will be delivered by Rev. T. W. Moore.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
LATE FOREIGN NEWS,

The steamship Adelaide sailed from St Johns,
Wednesday morning from New York, where she
will be due about Saturday afternoon.
The Persia and Hammonia from New York had
arrived out
B,nk of England rates had advanced three and
half per cent
1t had been telegraphed from various sources
that during the night Of the 2sth Of April 1870 900
Austrians, under Guilar crossed the Tcino in three
corps, and took the road towards Novarra Also that
they afterwards blew up the bridge Of Bufora over
which they had crossed This was subsequently
confirmed by an official announcement from Paris,
as stated yesterday.
The King of Sardinia had issued an inspiring pro-
camation to the army, saying that he regarded the
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
The Peace Institute.

We are gratifed to learn that the efforts being
made for the establishment in Raleigh Of first class
Presbyterian School, will in all probability be
crowned with success The Rev. j. NJ. Atkinson,
of this City, who has been iaboring with so much
zeal to raise the necessary funds has kindly shown
US his subscription book and explained to us his
views and plans; and We have no hesitation in say
ing that the enterprise will pay, while at the same
time it will contribute in no small degree to the
growing prosperity of this community and the ad-
vancement of sound learning.
The subscription list is headed by the venerable
William Peace, Esq, Of this City, with $4,000;
and the institution takes its name from him. We
learn that a sufficient amount about $4,000, has
been raised to justify beginning and it is expected
that $4,000 in addition will be readily obtained.
The intention is to establish superior School for
young ladies-an institution which will furnish
thorough instruction, and prepare young women for
an intelligent discharge of the duties and response
Nlltes of life We learn that the buildings will be
erected just without the northeastern limits Of the
hayner and DR.. T. D. Hogg, near the residences Of
a. NJ Lewis and y. b. Harrison, Esqs. It'
.N 1t is not true that the Senior Editor Of the
'@ndard had anything to do in any shape or form,
with the Johnston meeting or the Granville meet
ing recently held to appoint delegates to the Dis
ulc Convention. 1t is net true that Holden regard
ea the gentleman who wrote the communication
eh'hs the Johnston meeting as Mr.. Branch's enemy.
IN the contrary, he supposed he the correspondent
was his friend He knew he had BEEN 1t is not
"ue that Holden has been actuated in anything he
MS said or done in relation to this District by any
s''Asf unworthy or Interior motive; and they who
WI large that he has, or that he attempted in the
n'est degree to nstigate opposition to Mr. Branch
WI AXE, or in Johnston, or in Granville, or in any
s@'er portion of the District lie. Are we under;
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

Gov. BRAaG,-We learn from the Neaos that Gov.
Bragg was in Warrenton, his native town, a few
days last week. He has removed the remains of his
father from Jackson, Northampton county, and had
them inferred in Warrenton graveyard, with the re-
mains of several other relatives who have been for
years resting in private burial places in the village
but are now all placed in one grave over which it is
the intention of the Governor to erect handsome
monument
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
POSITIVELY FOR SALE,

A VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILL, CON A
"A never.filing stream,) with all the fixtures complete,
and 300 ACRES OF GOOD LAND attached situated with.
in miles of the town of Warrenton N Co. also about
10 LIKELY NEGROES-men. boys, and girls. If not
disposed of privately application to Mrs. Anna Turner
who is now here from California, to myself, WILL on
FRIDAY the 18th July next positively expose public
SALE at the Court House door In the town Of Wareno
on Se s N SIX months nth WITH IT, a MT rom the %
of the purchase money Cash. and the balance in two equal
annual payments CARRYING interest from sale he title to
money is pad The above described property belongs to
DAHL Turner who is in California and who intends
king that his permanent home Any information want
ed on the subject will be cordially given BY me- as agent
good repair Bond With good security in all cases. win be
required Of the purchaser before the delivery Of the pr,
perry.
T. A. MONTGOMERY, Agent.
Warenton, N. c., May 9, 1859. 20-w6t.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

GRANVILLE AHEAD IN THE CULTURE OF TOBACCO
The last Oxford Leisure Hour says:
"Granville is certainly the best tobacco growing
county in the State. Her citizens can make the
finest tobacco and realize the highest prices when
they have mind to try, and get them at home too
Mr.. Jas. B. Hobgood sold his crop Of tobacco to Mr.
remunerating prices: For picked leaf se9 30, and
for the balance of the crop round, $12 80. Who
can Lcat this? We pause for reply"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

N C. JOURNAL OF EDUcAroN.--We have received
the May number of this work, published at Green's
borough for the State Educational Association, by
Messrs. Cole and Albright. It contains much in
teresting and valuable matter. Terms, 50 percopy,
or five copies to one address for 81 each.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS Charleston Courier of
Saturday says: GAS an evidence of the usefulness
and good tendencies of savings institutions, and of
the plethora of money and prosperity of the labor
ing class of our community especially, we take
pleasure in stating the fact that since the first day
of January last period of only four months, the
Charleston Saving Institution has received on de-
posite, the aggregate and very large sum Of four
hundred thousand dollars. OF this very handsome
sum, we understood that much of the larger portion
has been contributed in limited amounts by la.
borers."
A Savings Bank has recently been organized in
Hillsborough; and we predict that, if prudently
and skfully managed, as we believe it will be, it
will do more for that community than any other in
stitution that could have been established, with the
exception of such as are dedicated to religion and
learning 1t will be safe and convenient desposi-
tory for the small savings of laborng men and me
chanics; and these savings, thus deposited week by
week, and month by month"; will gradually accumu
late, producing benefit to them and to the commu-
nifty generally. Take care Of the shillings, and the
dollars will take care of themselves. 1t is what we
save, and not what we make, that adds to wealth.
Let persons of small means especially, think Of
this Let them deposit in the Savings Bank, and
they will be equally surprised and gratifed at the
steady increase of their means The increase may
be slow at first but it will be sure and thous
and dollars saved-we may say made in this way
will be the lever by which mines of income may be
prized out and realized Stephen Girard said it
cost him more labor more real hard saving and
more anxiety to make his first thousand dollars than
all the wealth which he subsequently acquired.
We believe there are Savings Banks in Washing.
ton, Milton and Salem, which are prospecting and
doing good in those communities. A charter was
obtained for in Raleigh at thelast session why
is it not organized?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR WAKE.-On Monday last
j. X. Marriott, Esq, was unanimously reelected
County Attorney for Wake for the next four years.
This is Of itself the highest compliment that could
have been paid to Mr.. Marriott for his ability and
fidelity in the discharge of his duties.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

EDUcAT1oNAI-The examination of the students
of Henderson Classical and Military Institute will
take place on the 9Th, 18th and 9Th of June. The
annual address will be delivered by Rev. R. T, Hef
lin, Editor of the N. c. Christian Adcocate on
Thursday the 9th at II o'clock. The next session
will commence on the 18th of July. Catalogues
may be had by addressing D. H. Christie, Super
intendent
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

vlcxsBURG, Mss, May 1S-1n the Southern Com
mercal Convention, now in session here, and after
four days of exciting debate, resolution adopt
ed yesterday that the Laws prohibiting the slave
trade ought to be abolished.
Another Southern Convention in full blast! We
doubt the utility of these Conventions Compare
lively speaking they represent one and speak for
M one
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500 REWARD.

DANAwAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER IN SEP.
h TENDER last Negro Boy named GUSTyS, csnsmsny
called Gus. He is likely boy, about % years DID, feet
or inches high and weighs about ITS or $50 pounds
He has scar on think Els left hip caused, be says,
by cut. He is quick spoken, and smart.
purchased said boy in Richmond, Va. from Solomon
Davis in last September. He raised in the county o
Wake Rolesville and belonged to named Hor-
ton. presume he is lurking in that ghborhood Twill
give the above reward of 800 for his delivery to me at
Tawbor Edgecombe county, for his confinement in e
Raleigh jail, 50 that get him.
ELISH. CROMWELL,
Tawboro', N. G.
May II, 1859. 46-ts
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING.-John Heart,
Esq, formerly editor Of the Charleston Mercury, has
been appointed Superintendent Of Public Printing
by President Buchanan. This is an excellent ap-
pointment Mr.. Heart is an honest man. and well
qualified for place Lethim retrehch and reform
with firm hand. There is abundance of room for
both
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

New RIVER NAVIGATION CoMPANY-Otway B.
Sanders, Esq, has been appointed by the Board of
Internal improvements the States proxy in this
Company, and Messrs L. W. Humphrey, D. W.
Simmons D. W. Sanders, and W, P. Pelletier, Di-
rectOrS.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
NEWBERN MARKET.

NEWBERN MARKET.
MAY H. 1859.
TURPENTINE-Sa Sales yesterday of 100 bbls. at a for
virgin, IS 20 for dip, ond se 20 for hard.
SPIRITS-Sales of small lots at As cents.
ROSIN AND TAR-Nothing done in either article
FLOUR-4O SO bbls. changed hands at ~ for S~per
fine and q 80 for Family,
Nothing reported in other articles Progress.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
NORFOLK MARKET

NORFOLK MARKET.
REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR rae n. c. "srANpARD."
By M'PHEETERS GHISELfN,
Wholesale Grocers. Forwarding Commission Neseaoats
MAJ a. 1853.
FLOUR-Recepts continue very light Since our last
advces Of commencement of hosttes in Europe has
ed great excitement in the market prices show heavy
advance We to-day quote s. F. SIX Extra Is; Family
$s%, with upward tendency $500
CORN-Recepts light Since our last prices show q
still further advance Sales to-day Of White and Mixed
89@alc. Yellow 93c.
COTTON-No Transactions to quote from, prices have
given way aader late foreign news. We quote nomnaly
ll@l2He-
NAVAL STORES-Common Rosin wanted We note
sales 1000 bbs at Il 3d. Spirits Turpentine wanted
5l@52 cents.
PEAs-Msrket dull. B. E. q rs; Clay and Black soc.
PROVISIONS-Bacon of all kinds show advance
since our last. Va and n C. Hog round lie; Western
Sides los4c.; Shoulders SIC; Ness Pork &ls Sc.
FISH-Market still bare. Several cargoes Halifax Her
rings due
GROCERIES change since cur last
GUANO-Peruvisn SIS per ton 1000 lbs. p
LlAE-Thomsstop's sOc @Sl; W. c. 81 Is.