.'.'r."'-'j'-" j'"."' "w -.- "" j. m " " Hi . ii i mi ii i.i i .iii.... i .n .linn in- x,v- - fly j- , ?z, - - ... if jr - lss 4dZ0 ) - ' . - - . - , .. - - . , ... ... .v a ;. is; -s ra 1 - " ' V, J J. r - A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Devoted to : 'Politics, the Markets, Foreign and Domestic --N& ?aore, Agriculture, and Gcncral'VBfbriiiatipnTWO DOLLARS IN ADVANCE EAYETTEVILLE, N.;C, SATULff .. MARCH 18541 BRYAN & YATES, Proprietors. VOLUME XV NO. 783. PRINTED BY WILLIAM J- VAXES. ROB Ell T K B II Y AN, Editor. Trnu f Suiscri?tJm to Hie Xorth Carolinian : . F6r a single copy, if jiaid io advance, per annum, S2 00 ' -- 41 at the eiwof 3 months, 2 50 " ' at the end of 6 months, 3 00 " V " . " at, the fii of the year, 3 50 'No nabscription will le iteed for a shorter period than one year unless paid in advance -. " With the vievrof -ciitfldirith circulation and en hancing the uaefulnesrff the paper, the proprietors of fer the following remafkauly losr, CIAJB BATES, ' ' 5 eonios of the Carolinian. 1 year," " SS 00 10 " " " " 13 00" ""' ' Tettern on 1uInoss connected with the firm must be addressed to the undersigned, and must be post paid. Rates of Advertising : Sixty cents per square of Ki lines for the first and thirty cents for each subsequent insertion, unless the advertisement is published fur more than two months, w.heu it will be charged For three months, - - - - -Vor six months, - - - - For twelvi- months, - - - - -5T3fT" All advertisements miiKt be handed 1 0 o'clock, a. m.. to ensure their insertion $4 00 C 00 10 00 in by Friday in the next day V paper, and should have the desired .number of'in pcrtiuus marked on thi-m, ortherwise they will be in serted till forbid and charged accordingly. JiUVAX & YATES. 31 A Ii K L. K V A ( Y it 11 Y , 11Y CEO. LAUDER. Nearly opposite to K. "W. Willkiiigs' Auction Store. J'"ayetteville, N. V C. Oct. 1, 1853. f ' A RTHAti E HOTEL,- Iljjving recently purcliuscrl the above establishment froii Malcorn Kelly. E-q., I am nw jirepared to enter tain iu a comfortable manner those who may give nie a call. .Jlariug aiBpb? stables, good hostlers and a dis poitiou to accommodate. 1 trust 1 shall be able to give entire satisfaction to those who may favor me with theifpatro;iage. ' II. C. McEEAX. . December-3. lir..". 70-tf i: I ) V '! .Ale l II K USO X G It H M -V V A V Ji HO. & t: . Importers and Wholesale Dealers iu Foreign and domestic DIIY GOODS. 24 Fark l'lace ami 19 Jiarclay street, Xkw Yokk. November 7, 1S.":5 fm-d JPLAS TATIOX AM LASD FOil SALE. The subscriber oTe sale, situated on the r his l'lantatiou East side of Cape and Land for Fear Uiver. about Yaiir miles from Favetteville. There are about 300 acre of laud, 30 of which are cleared and under cultivation. On the premises is a dwelling and all ncc.ry ont-homes. The soil, for fertility, is not surpassed- by any on Cape Fear Uiver. T'ersons wish iiMr, it purchase will please call and examine the premi se. ' A bargain nav be had. JOII-V MuLEIiAX. Jan'y 14, 1S54 3m pd I K . T. C. II A I.I- Has removed to the well known stand of the Drs. Rob insoa. corner of Clreen and Bow streets. April 23, 1S.13. tf IHsjHIy iniTMirf ant o Housckcrprrs. MATKESSES I MATRSKS! MATRESSKSI All competition in the trade tlrficd. The subscriber begs leave to inform the public that lie has constantly o.i hand, and is manufacturing to or der, all kinds and sizes of Ma tresses, which he intends to sell 2.1 percent cheaper than any similar establish ment in this plane. Having served as an apprentice to the business in one of the northern cities, he trusts that hn.will he able to give the most complete satisfac tion to his customers. He manufactures hair Maircsses. Matresdcs with springs, tire Matresses. and all kinds ol settee bottoming, lie does also all kinds of repairing and renewing. Persons in want of any article iu his line are requested to call and see specimens of his work at the Post Office building. " JOSEPH OTTARBURG. January 21, 1S.14. 3ni CLEMEXT . AVItlGIIT, Allornc y sit Lair, Kjiyctlevillo, C. OHice at the corner of Bow and Green streets. Feb'v 3. 18.13. J. tV. I J A Iv H 11 lias received from the Xorth the largest, finest, and most carefully selected stock of FCRXITURE ever of fered in this market, consisting of fashionable painted cottage bed room furniture in setts ; curled-hair and shuck and cotton Matlresses; Looking Glasses; Willow Wagons and Cradles; patent self-swinging Cradles: Side Hoards ; Bureaus; Secretaries and Book Cases; What-Xot; Tables, all sorts; Wash Stands; Caudle Stands; Wardrobes; Picture Frames and Glass: Window Shades; Cornices; Curtain Bands; Sofas in Mahogany and Walnut; Tete a Tides; Ottomans; Divans & Stools; Chairs of every variety. Fine rosewood Pianos (Ben net Co's. of Broadway, Xew York). October 20, 1S.13 " l.v pd NOTICE. THOSE who are indebted to me by Xote or Account will please settle the same. And all debts due me pri or to the 1st Jan'y 18.13. must be settled, as longer in dulgence cannot be given. A. A. MclvETH AX. Oct 1, 18.13. tf Ii. M. Ml'llCIHSOX, Commission mid Koiivaitliiiif .Hciclianl, Vilmix;tox, X. C January- 7, 1854 v x o t i c i-:. Having purchased the interest of T. R. Underwood in the firm of G. Lawrence & Co., 1 will continue business as heretofore at M.vky's Gakdkx. I have from 12 to 1.1 Coopers constantly at work manufacturing SPIRIT BARRELS, at the rate of 100 to 125 per week; have now on hand 4(10 Barrels for sale, at $2 25 cash at the shop, or 52 3.1 delivered in town. I shall also eontiuue the distilling of Turpentine, and will pay within 1.1 cents per barrel of the Fayetteville price iu cash, or goods at cash prices. Turpentine Miauled. I have now in Store a general assortment of Goods, for sale at Favetteville prices. All kinds of country produce taken iu exchange for goods Call and see. LAWRENCE. G. W. Nov 25, 1853 f.O-t f It ART H IV FULblill, ATTOllS E A" A T L A AV. Favkttkvii.i.k, N. C. Office on Anderson Street. October 22. 18.13 -fun LAXU BltOKER. I have so many calls about Turpentine lands that I have concluded to offer my services to buy and sell. Those having lands for sale will furnish me with plots and quantity, together with a fair description, and price. Nov. 18, 1853. fiS-tf. JAMES G. COOK. NOTICE. MULES KOll SALE. The subscribers offer for sale Three Teams of Mules, AVagoa n,l Harness. Those wanting Mules would do well to call on the premises. Also, 2000 acres turpentine Land for sale. Call and Bee. J. K. MELVIX. Cvpross Creek, Bladen Co., ) W. A. MELVIX. ., December 8, 1853. 71-tf .v-o wistehistock: . For -1 8 5 3. .. The subscriber ima just received andbpcned, at his Xew Store on the'l-'-iat ti.ln if flreon vtrHt. :i few'lo0f from the Market House " and - nearly opposite" his ttana, a large Stock of : .-StaiiB apd.FancyPry. Goods,1 Embracing a general uortitient of Ladies' and fptle men' lrea iiood-icoiisistiHg in part of Shawls, Cloaks and Atwitilla.s. some very fine; and also a. good, assort ment of Skoes and Boots", for Ladies, Ceatlemen, (Jirls, Boys and Children. ' And the. lcst assortment of Silk and other stj-les of Bon nets - lie Las cverfoffered to the J public- -e- i - " --. . Sngar. Co3ee, Tea. l'cppcr, Sp'ces,, andTobacco, IhHMirticle. V. SIIEIWKLL. October 8, 1831 f" ; :' " ' inurs For sale bv r TROY & MARSH. Nov 12, 18.13 y st i5o it l:va it i). Runaway from the subscriber, his Xegro men. JOIIX and TOiJEY. John is about 20 years old. G feet 1 inch high, weighs about 1S.1 or 100 lbs. Tobey aged about 22 yearss .1 foot H inches hinh. stout, and weighs 175 lbs. They were bought from Mr. lames Surles, of Cum berland county, anil will probably be lurking in that neighborhood. Tobey has a wife at Mr Richard Bird's, in Johnston County. Twenty-Five Dollars for either, or Fity Dollars for both, will be paid for their appre hension and delivery to the subscriber, -or for their con finement in any Jail in the State, so that he can get t'-iein. An additional sum of One Hundred Dollars will be paid for the conviction of any person of harboring the above Xegroes. JOIIX COLEY. Fair Buff". Columbus Co. X. C, Oct. 6. C3-tf II. IIAKHAlKilS, Arclitcct ami Ilnilrttr, K"a yet (ci 111-, K C, Respectfully informs the pufilic that he is prepared to execute i'LAXS of every description such as State and Court Houses, 1'risons. Ac. Also. Churches. Cot tages, and other public and private edifices; Bridges, Roofs. Ac. ic, all with Specifications and Contracts made for the same, lie will also superintend all kinds of work. Orders will receive prompt attention, and Plans drawn and sent to any part of the country at short notice. Oct. 1.1. 1S53. l.v-pd I '-(() AC ICS !' I .A XI) 1'OK SALE. The subscriber offers for sale twelve hundred acres of Land, located in the lower end of Richmond county. It is about cqui-distant from Floral College. Lauren burg High School, and Laurel Hill. The Land is well adapted to the growth of corn, cotton, wheat. A;c. It also oilers great inducements to those engaged iu the turpentine and lumber business. I have constituted Alexander McLean. Esq. my agent, during my absence, to whom all communications in regard to the matter may be addressed at (Jilopolis 1'. O., Robeson county. Luther Blue, who resides near to the premises, will take pleasure in exhibiting them to any one who may call for that purpose. J. C BLUE. Oct. 22, 04-tf TO MILL OAl'AEKS. The subscriber bikes this method of informing his friends and the public that he still continues in the Mill Wright business and all its branches, viz: foundering, framing, and erecting Water or Steam Mills upon vari ous principles.- either with simple or complicated ma chinery. He returns his thanks to the public for the liberal patronage tie has received heretofore, and hopes by strict attention to business, and by giving general satisfaction, to merit a continuance of the same. He flatters himself that his work will compete with that of any other machinist for speed and durability. All per sons who want work done in the above line would do well to give him a call, as he has several competent workmen in his employ, and is prepared to execute all jobs at the shortest notice and on very reasonable terms. Orders promptly attended to. For further information address the. subscriber at Johnso iville. Cumberland county. X. C. 1). B. JOHNSON. ivember 1(, 18.13 y-Apd. "-"O ILL'S KE PLIS CLTIIA BCllKISII. j The Subscriber, a practical Boot-maker of some ex- perience, has for some time been sensible that there is a j Icsidcratnm to be yet supplied to the public in the way ' of a suitable burnish for boots and shoes. Most of the , arfcles now used either injure the leather or fail to ( impart that lustre so necessary to give toman's dtrstanding "; a proper finish. He has therefore, dur- iug the last twelve mouths, been devoting himself to i the tak of preparing an article free from these objec- I tions, and has at length after much investigation and experiment completely succeeded. The result x" (Jill's : nt plus ultra lyumxli.' He only wishes that it j may be tested in order to establish its superiority : over all others. Call on him at his shop opposite Mr j Lauder's Marble Factory, Hay street, and be supplied with an excellent article at a cheap rate. THOMAS GILL. Nov 0. 18.13 tf ?Al,I, SUIlI.IliS. 1 have alwavs on hand a full assortment of GRO CERIES, PROVISIONS, and other Goods suitable for the Fall and Winter Trade, and which I oiler for Cash, or in exchange for Produce of almost any kind. I have now in Store Flour, Meal. Corn. Rice. Bacon. Lard. Butter. Cheese. Crackers. Salt, white Claritied and Browa Sugars. Rio and Java Coffee. Tea. Molasses, Vinegar, Fish, Cigars. Tobacco. Snuff. Candles. Soap, Starch. Spices, Candies. Pepper. Buckets, Brooms, wrought and cut Xails, Powder. Shot. Percussion Caps, and a good assortment of Dye St tills; with many other things in the Grocery line. Also a good assortment of Dry Goods. Boots and Shoes. Xegro Blankets and Kerseys, and a good assort ment of Readv-ma le Clothing. Call and buv cheap. W II. CARVER. October 20. 1853. 705-Cm tiY" All persons indebted to me by account previous to October 1st, 18.13. are earnestly requested to make payment. I am desirous of settling up the old business. R. K. BRYAN. - Fchruary 11, 1854 SOTICE. THE subscriber offers for sale, his LANDS, six miles Xorth of Fayetteville. and about one mile from the Favetteville and Raleigh Plank Road, consisting of about twelve hundred and sixty acres of land, suited to the making of Turp .mtine or Timber. There is also on the premises, a good Saw and Grist Mill, all iu good repair and now in operation ; also, a Dwelling, and all the necessarv outhouses, in good repair. Also, another tract of two hundred and fifty acres, on the head waters of Carver's Creek, known as the Tarry Place, on which there is a small Farm, a Dwelling House and other houses. Ou the first nanril tract, there is cut about twenty live thousand Turpentine Boxes, from two to four years old. All the above lands will be sold on fhe most accom modating terms. Persons wishing to purchase, will please call on the subscriber, who will take pleasure in showing the above lands. WM. R. BOLTON. Oct. 27. 18.13. r,5tf HUSH POTATOES. 100 Bbls. super Northern ellow. just received, and for sale by PETER P. JOHNSON. Feb'v I. It04 TUUSTEE'S NOTICE. All persons having claims against Farquhard Camp bell, a. id desirous to avail themselves of the provisions of a Deed of Trust executed by him to the undersigned, are hereby notified to file the particulars of their claims with him. within sixtv davs hereafter, or thev will be excluded. " JAMES P. HODGES. Fayetteville, Feb. 18, 1854. 81-3t 1. S. Claimants may file their claims with my At torney, Warren Winslow. OATS. 300 Busltels Seed Oats, just received and for sale by Feb'v 1. 18.14. PETER P. JOHNSON. BUTTER, A new supplv, just received. Jau'y 30, 1851 " 70-tf GEO. McNEILL. . LASD8.AHD SAW BULLS FOR SALE. The health of the sitbescriler being such s to'rcttj? a change ofMkmes3 necessary, tfcriS for emlo 'CS9: .... 1 LAN TAT I OK; And One " Saw ' Mxtf? . in.goob repairs -;1 ' ' a Ritnide, on Lor I.ittle Kiver, 14 miW irrt cJ Fayetteville, formerly occupied hy Col JL Jlnrd Jmr cfntainig som X50 acres, including the dwclliaf mmd all other imprefemcuts on the north idc of the Hfe. TUere are about 50 acres tinder cnltiVation, miacc ? hie of a hirh etate of irtinrorement. from which. i ordinary cure and industry, can lx raised saQcleaey- v.. piTOatc rui ioiu iuiu HIUl lilim ""fr gse-c " TH " ALk, the aw milt timber 0or Jjccitr) on - mrkrii hundred acres of land (Tt tHttobUiel lyin on the same stream atKtve the mill jnrnina, J Jbtiuhi-Jfip uivcrcui i n aguus iiuu ic-uiii lor carrifiug vn the business can Ije In night of the sulscriber. Any ther iiiforma'tion can be had of the subscriWr or of D. 1'. McKeithan ou the premises. A. McKEITJIAX. Riverside, Feb'y 13, 185 4 l-4t-;d AVOU XII VTLEY, Forwarding (Mid General Commission Merchants, FAYETTEVILLE. XC. J. A. Worth. Joski-h TJtley. Feb'y IS 1K54. 81-tf SHE 31 AV ELL HOUSE. FaydtcviUc, A". C. East side Green Street, a few doors North of the Mar ket House. MThe subscriber begs leave to announce to the citizens of Fayetteville. and the traveling public, that he has just finished and opened his House, for the reception and entertainment of any who may wish permanent or transient Board. His house is large and comfortable, and his table shall always lie furnished with the best the maiket will afford. He also has good and trusty Ostlers, who will attend faithfully to that department of the business. No pains spared to make those comfortable who may favor him with their patronage.- a share of which is respect full v solicited. Charges shall be moderate. 1. SHEMWELL. Feb'e 18. 1S54. 81tf THOMAS f . JOIIKSOX, Has just received, and offers for sale. 10 Bids, extra New Orleans Mnlasscs, ; vrup. 10 ' Mess Pork. 5 Hhds. new crop Molasses, North Carolina and Western Bacon, Blacksmiths' Tools, complete, Together with a varied stock of GROCERIES. HARDWARE, AND DRY GOODS, which will be exchanged for country produce, cash, or good paper. Also, a heavy stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, some very tine. Also, fine Dress Coats aui Pants, Satin and other Vests, Shirts, Ac. Ac. Also, Distillers' Glue, and Seed Oats. THUS. J. JOHNSON. Feb'v 18. 18.14. Sl-tf S'E C O X 1 ll'IXTEU STCt'R FALL A. FOR 1S53. STARR & WILLIAMS are now receiving their se cond stock, for this season, of Staple and Fancy Dry 'Goods; Hats, Caps, Shoes, Boots; Stlk, nSatwi k! Straw Bonnets: Umbrellas, and Ready-made Clothing; .with a large assortment of Hosiery, Gloves, Silk" and Cotton Handkerchiefs. The above stock embraces a variety of Sea'sonable Goods, not enumerated, comprising one of the largest assortments we have ever offered; and having recently been purchased by the package, at a reduction from the prices of the first of the season, they will be offered to wholesale buvei s on our usual terms. J. B STARR. Oct 3. 18.13. J. M. WILLIAMS. m SECOAI) i ltJKl HASG FOB 'I II Ii FALL OF 1853. The undersigned would notify their customers and all others buying in this market, that they are now re ceiving a second Stock of Fall Goods for 1853, selected by one of the linn personally, consisting of a general assortment of Dry (jioods, Hardware, Hats, Caps, Hoots and Shoes. Also A large addition to their stock of Rcarlv-Made Clothing. All of which they offer to the trade upon their usual accommodating terms. Purchasers will find it to their interest to give our stock an examination before making their selections. HALL & SACKETT. October 8. 18.13. ATTENTION, THE WHOLE I While you are talking of your internal improvements, forget not to call and see the improvements made in Gnus at M. A. Baker's Gun Manufactory, on Hay street, opposite the Post Office, where he has the Prussian Needle Gun. Air Guns, and various improved Pistols, of Colt's Repeater, Allen's, Whitney's arms com pany with Maynard primers, Armstrong Duelling Pistols; with a large assortment of double and single barrel Shot Guns, Game and Shot Bags, Powder Flasks, Percussion Caps of English and French make, with a large assortment of gaming fixtures. Rifles constantly ou hand and manufactured to or der, and warranted to shoot from 100 to !I00 yards. Repairing of every thing in the Gunsmith line will be done at short notice, in the best manner, and for a small charge. All orders promptly attended to. All woik warranted. M. A. BAKER, Sign of the Wooden Gun, Hav street, opposite the Post Office Jan'y 28, 1854. " tf C O It K . 1500 bushels country Corn in ; W. Januarv 21. 1854 tf dore, for sale by H. LUTTERLOH. James C. Smith. Miles Costix. JAMES C. SMITH &. CO., Co vi m iss ion JSIc rcha ills, Have removed their ollice to the second story of the building formerly occupied by the Telegraph Company, where they are prepared to attend to all business in the Commission line. All business entrusted to them will be punctually attended to. Wilmington, Jan'y 14, 1854. 76-ly C HEAP GOODS, I am now receiving a much larger stock of Fancy Dry Goods than T have yet offered in Fayetteville, consisting of Dry Goods of every description, Hats, Boots, Shoes, and Ready-made Clothing, which will be sold as low as any goods in the State. I will he glad to have the ladies call and examine my stock. W. F. MOORE. Sept, 17, 18.13. if II. KRAMBEKT, Confeetioiicry and Varlely Store, Under the Fayetteville Hotel. Hay Street, Fayetteviij.e, N. C. December 31, 1853 y I5ROWN & DeROSSET, NEW YORK. DeROSSET &, BROWS, WILMINGTON, N. C. General Commission Merchants. 10,000 lbs. Tallow wanttd, For which the highest cash price will be paid. Oct 8, 1853 A. M. CAMPBELL. DENTAL NOTICE. DR. W. F. BASON begs leave to sav that he ex pects to be in Fayetteville in February, w;hen he hopes to see and hear from his friends and others. Jan'y 26. 1854 70-tf N. C I- Frm faUfernla. p'Kortlieru , Light lias arrived at 2w,.' With late dates-ifom California. yrQ0Q in gold on freight . .Jj Capt. Walker's xpedlOtt 'iu 4a State that. inntfers vr 5ii-! V.- - ------------v---it . On prosjjerously. Ije barque -onveted the first cxrcditioii to H. 'IiasbceH t:antured bv. the V. - Tie success 4be filKbufftcrs" is destined to be '"i :..! i.f short lived, fd. t is stated that the IT.' S. sloop of war-Ports nth and the srovernmeut mail stcanier was to ve San Franc fceo for the pur- pose of looking ftcr Captaio Walker and his party. Western Hog ITkadk. The total liuiuTjer of hogs packed iu Olio, Tennessee, and Kentucky this season, embracing all the principal points, is cue million two hundred and sixty-five ficusavd five hu ndred a nd fifty-five, against nine hundred and seventy-five thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight last year being an increase in the number of two Jiuwdrcd and eighty-nine thousand seven hundred andt fifty-seven, and in the weight five per cent. JB" Gen. Dockery, the Federal nominee for Governor, is a member of the Baptist Church; and. we know the belief is entertainetl that he will obtain democratic votes on account of this fact. We mention this to show the desperation to which federalism is driven, and to advise cer tain of our Baptist friends of the calculations which are being made at the expense of their intelligence and political integrity. Standard. Washington-, Feb. 22. A rencontre took place here last night be tween Senator Clemens, of Alabama, and Mr Harris, of Mississippi. Mr Clemens was intro duced to Harris, who declined replying. The introduction was unsolicited. Mr Clemens re torted that he would make Harris responsible. Mr Harris rejoined angrily, when Mr C. drew a revolver and struck Harris a heavy blow on the head, cutting it dangerously, felling him tS the ground. iCleniens then seized a chair, but was prevented from a further attack by his friends who interfered. The difficulty remains uucxplainad, ...and a duel is anticipated. Ke" Plan for Railway. The Xew York National .Democrat; hotices 'gpiuie$&?3g hay4)f ila11roadLl&njsti3i& tiopi the .ravlwil of Mr Henry Smith , of Michi gan. Mr Smith's proposition, as we learn from thcDemoerat, isto build IlailvTays wholly of iron, elevating the track on cast iron columns, and suspending the cars" from the track instead of resting them ou it. The National Democrat says : ' "Such a road can be built for less thin the expense of building a ground road, it will be infinitely more durable, is less liable to get out of repair, and secures a degree of safety, with twice the speed, not yet dreamed of by travellers on our best managed roads. The idea is a novel one, and from a pretty thorough examination of the plan,'we think it entirely practicable, and one admirably suited to the exigencies of the times. Everyone feels the necessity of secur ing greater safety on our railroads, and there is a rapidly increasing demand for this mode of conveyance. Railroads are springing up as if by magic in all sections of the world; and hence the great necessity for those engaged in their construction to encourage every idea that tends iu any way towards economy, durability, facility of construction and transit, and, above all, to insure safety: All these, and more, are comprehended in an eminent degree in the Elevated Railway. It possesses a vast number of advantages over any railway now in opera tion on the face of the globe. Aside from its cheapness, durability, safety, etc., it can be run through the thoroughfares of our cities and villages (cars at full speed) without obstruction or annoyance, an air line can be more easily pursued, while curves can be turned with no kind of fear of the cars ever running olf the track, far heavier grades cau be ascended with ease, it cats no man's farm iu two, in no way endangers travel on our highways, and it is im possible for the cows to get on the track, while it looks down with contempt on the snow bank." Humorous Selection?. "An old soaker who lives in "Western, Mis souri, took it into his head one day that it was nesessary for his future welfare to be 'born a "'in ' nnt1 rthwith repaired to the Rev Mr B the respected pastor of the Baptist denomination of the town aforesaid, to obtain light. He was received with urbanity, and forthwith the following ensued: Old S. Its your doctrine, boss, that a feller to be saved must suffer immersion, isn't it? Mr B. Yes, Mr S., it is a fundamental doc- ( trine of our Church, that a man to be regenera ted, must repent of his sius, and be immersed. Old S. Well, boss, after repentin' and been slid under, if he flashes the pan, then what? Mr 15. Although back-sliding is much to be deplored, still, if he sincerely repents of his sin and is again immersed, the Church will receive him again. i Old S. Well, s'noso he asr'in kicks out of j the traces after the second time, (for you know what critters there are iu the world, boss) then what fs to pk3'? - Mr B. Notwithstanding all this, if he w ill seriously repent, and solemnly promise to amend his future life, the Church will again receive him into its bosom, after being immersed. Old S., (after a few moments of deep thought,) proposes the closing interrogatory Well, boss, would'nt itbe a blasted good idea to keep sich fel lers iu a soak all the time?" My" informant did not say whether old S., joined the Church or not, but I incline to the opinion that he didn't." Knickerbocker. The Caloric steamer Ericsson made a toi trm frnm cw Vork recently. The inten tion Was for her to remain out three or four days,; bat she returned in consequence of the fc-jumicrs not uv-iu i..v.v.tv TV . ,r tL 1 I The CncI in the Eush. In the story i of "milv Oxford, or Life in Australia," we lind the following incident of j u eorge i lower, a famous mounted policeman, j who was sent out to hunt tip a notorious bush- i ranger, named MilKghon : lie intit Millighan-as a fellow-rancrer. and who supposed Flower to te dead. After some eon- lersation, Flower said : "Now suppose a mouut- . . i iiiuc.iv, ww iu t-ome upon you when you were aloiMCMtdvvas to ehallenfre yoa to surreuder, 1 wiiatrwoukl -yoit tot AVouId ,f?o draw vour trigger at once, and not givgJunrtXcha uce ?" eltWiii ,to st m . . MiMiirhan " said Flower still keeping his eagle vyo fixed on him, "are you speakin the truth?" "Yes, so help me Heaven!" "Now let us suppose," continued Flower, "that such a man as that fellow George Flower the fellow that was drowned the other da- w;is to be in. the same position with you as I am now?" "I'd tell him," said Millighan, us must die, and challenge him to fi 'that one of 'ht fair." "How fight fair?" "Whv, I'd ask him to measure off fiftv vards, to walk backwards live-aud-tweuty paces, and let me do the same." "And do you think he would doit?" "Yes I do, for he was a man. 1 have often wished to meet that fellow in the field, for what I most want iu this life is its excitement and to be killed by the hand of a man like Flower, or to escape by killing him in a fair light either way would be something to suit me." "Millighau," said Flower slowly, "I believe every word you utter. Now listen to what I am iroing to tell you. I am George Flower .'" Milliglian started. He gazed on Flower, whose eye was now riveted on that of his adver sary. Millighan's carbine dropped from his hand but he did not change color or betray any alarm. "Pick up your piece," said Flower, pointing to t lie carbine and assuming a proud and care less attitude. "I am all you have said of me, Millighau. I might have shot you like a dog; before I spoke to you just now; but I could not do that, for you are a man as well as myself, and 3-011 are as brave as generous. Pick up your piece and walk backward five and twenty paces; but let us shake hands first." Millighau took Flower's hand, and sighed heavily as he shook it. "Do not surrender," suggested Flow er, half fearing that Millighau would do so and break the very charm that bound him to the man. "Surrender!" cried Milliglian, with a smile and a sneer; "no! I'll uever do that. And knowing you to be a brave foe. I have still a chance; for I shoot as straight as yon do. But tell me in earnest; are you George Flower? Yes, you must be. But hear this (his blood btfgau to; warni)if -j-on are sot, we must tight this day-, for we cannot after this live together." And Milliglian took up his carbine, and satisfied himself that there was powder in the pan, and with his left thumb he pushed the corner of his flint round so as to insure ignition when he drew the trigger. Flower placed his carbine against a huge stone, then put his hands into his pockets and looked at Milliglian, "I am George Flower," said he, "and who but George Flower would deal with you as I do? Don't let us talk much, or I may forget my mission and become a bush ranger myself." And Flower took up his car bine, and examined the powder in his pan, and touched the flint as Milliglian had done. "Flower! for Flower you be," said Millighau, "grant me, if 3011 shoot me, one desire that has haunted me. I do not dread death, but I have a lienor of burial. If I fall, suffer me to lie on the very spot. Let the eagle come and feast upon 1113 carcas, pluck these ees from their sockets and the skin from this brow; let me lie here in this lonely region, and let 1113 bones bleach in the sun, and the rain fall, and and the moon and stars shine upon them." "My God!" exclaimed Flower, seizing Millig lian bv the arm, "the same dread of being hur ried has ever haunted me. If I fall bv your hand, let me rest here, with 1113 head pillowed upon this gun. Let no man living be shown the spot where I fell." "Take 3our ground," said Milliglian. "I am ready." "There is my hand," said Flower, "and should we meet in another world we shall not be ashamed of one another, 1113 boy." Tears were standing in the eyes of both Flow er and Milligham when the parted. Each stepped backward pace for pace. Milliglian followed by his little terrier, Nettles. When thev were about fifty yards apart, they halted and" looked at each other for several minutes. Both simultaneously levelled their carbine but each was indisposed to be the first to fire At last Milliglian discharged his piece. He had aimed at Flower's heart. His bullet whizzed past Flower's head, and carried away part of the left whisker. Flower fired and Millighau fell flat on his face. The ball had entered his left breast. Flower ran to the spot to catch any last word Millighau might desire to breathe. But Milliglian was dead. SvnxEY Smith. Nothing was more odious to Svduey Smith than forward priggism. One cvenimz, at a dinner party, he was excessively aunoyed by the familiarity of a young fop, who constantly addressed him as "Smith;" "Smith, oass the wine," and so forth. Presently, the ' voun- gentleman stated that he had received I nn invitation to dine with the Bishop of London. and asked the reverend canon "what sort of a fellow" he was. "A very good sort of a fellow, indeed," re plied the satirist; "only let me give you a piece of advice don't call him Howley." This rebuff vastly amused the Compaq ; but the object of it, being a fool at all points, did not see this point, and talked on in happy un consciousness. Soon afterwards, one of the company rose to depart, pleading an engage ment to a soiree at Gore House. "Take me with you," roars young Hopeful. "I've the greatest possible desire to know Lady Blessington." This request was very naturally demurred to, on the ground that a visitor was not authorized to introduce uninvited guests. "Oh!" said Sidney Smith, "never mind; I'm sure that her ladyship will be delighted to see our youug friend: the weather's uncommonly hot, and you can say that ybu have brought with 3ou the cool of the evening." Seeking Letters under BifficnHles. A capital anecdote has been told us of a Mr Cornix, who acted a week or two as' deputy for a Postmaster at one of our West-Yirginia Min eral Springs, last Summer. Mr Cornix, never having touccived the notion cf going to France, had ' .-Never" learned the lingo,' and s,ji .the following laughable disconfiture be fell hinl in consequence of meeting a live French man in the course of his official duties. Monsieur La Donx, the aforesaid Frenchman, having come over ffoni Paris to sec la grand repulliqu de AmcriqH,ke a true Frenchman, begau his search for! knowledge at the resorts of ' Irrtii iri iiri 11 1 irt mi 'n r In i -li'-iiin Yi i T"; j Mineral Springs. Leaving somc "very dear creo le iriends behind him in Louisiana, his ardent soul demanded and expected a tri-weekh' state ment of their health, etcettra, iu return for as con stant jottings of his opinions on American man ners, customs and society. Whenever the staue came in, therefore, Monsieur La Doux was the first at the office. "Any lettaire for Monsieur La Doux?" I.e. would enquire; and then the imperturbable Cor nix would thumhic the contents of the L. box, and return for answer "Wall, 110 reckon rot." For two weeks did the indefatiable Ln Doux j visit the post office in pursuit of letters, only to meet the invariable " all, no reckon nof." Sometimes he would turn away with an ill-snp- presseu sacrc : uamning ii.e mans ami me. deputy and doubting his friends. The deputy's "Wall, no reckon not" was become hateful to his cars, yet he could not refrain from enquiring for his letters. The deputy, for his part, set the Frenchman down as a bore, and cursed him in his heart ever time he turned away. Observ ing the pile of letters in the L. box to be on the. increase daih', a luminous idea at last popped into the Frenchmen's head : "Mou friend," said he, one da, after hearing the deputy's "Wall, no," for the fourteenth time, "sail I 'ave de plaisir to look at de let taire?" "No objection," said Mr Cornix, giving him the "pile." "Ban!" exclaimed La Doux, throwing off a letter from the top of the pile with an exultant look : "Helas! no lettaire for Monsieur La Doux en rcriteV he again exclaimed, throwing down three or four more; "C'est bien! no let taire!" and so he weut on exclaiming and throw ing out until he had found ten. Picking up his own letters, he turned round upon the deputy with a savage air "No lettaire for Monsieur La Doux! what vou call dat? Ees dat no let taire?" . Iii !? . 1 1 1,1 "Them letters b'longs to Monsurc La3 Ducks," exclaimed Cornix, who had an idea that he was about to be imposed upon or robbed. "Lay Ducks!" exclaimed the Frenchman, with a look of mingled ind gnation and contempt "Lay Ducks l b gar, L sec, you 1111 fuu - un niatsvot yout-call de- ignornifte. Yon 110 compreheiidez uotting you no onderstandez de language et de pronunciation Francaise. Look at de lettaire," said he, holding up one of them, "L-a, dat ees Lar; D-o-u-x, dat ees Dot La Doux." "That's a fact!" exclaimed Cornix, with a sudden enlightenment; "Devil take the French," he continued, smarting under his chast ist iiicnt. Frenchman picked up his letters and moved to the door with a grumbling curse on all fools who don't understand French the greatest language in the worltl without a doubt ccr- tainly indispensable to Greenbrier ( Va.) Fra. every Frenchman !- C'culiPnt Cure 11m. A good story is told, in an ea.slcrn paper, of the treatment of a drunken husband by his ami able spouse. After trying various experiments, all to cure drunkenness, she thought of another plan of making a reformed drunkard of her lord: She engaged a watchman for a stipulated re ward to carry Philander to the watch-house, while yet in a state of insensibility, and to fright en him a little when he recovered. In conse quence of this arrangement, Philander waked up about eleven o'clock at night, and found himself Hing on a pine bench in a strange ami dim apartment. liaising himself upon his el bow, lie looked aroud until his eyes rested on a man 113 the stove smoking a cigar. 'Where am T? said Philander. In a medical college,' said the cigar smoker. 'What doing there?' 'Going to be cut up?' 'How comes that?' ' h3 30u dietl yesterday, while 3011 drunk and we bought 3-our body to make omy.' 'It's a lie I'm not dead.' 'No matter we bought vour carcass were I'nal- frc in 3our wife, who had a right to sell it, for it's all the good she could make of you. If you're not dead that's no fault of the doctor's and thty'il cut vou up elead or alive.' 'Vou will do it eh?' asked the old sot. 'A3 to be sure we will now direct I3V was the resolute answer. 'Well, c-an't you let us have something to drink before you begin?' This last speech satisfied the watchman tl.;.t Philander was a hopeless case; and, as his in ward was contingent on his successful treat m M of the patieut, he was not a little chagrined i t the result ; so, with no gentle handling, 1 e tumbled the irreformable inebriate out of the watch-house. Labor Sai.k ok Nkgroks.-o-roes cifhtv-fi ve in all. the A number of ue property of Geo. I). Baskerville, were sold in arren county, on the 21st and 22d inst., at very high prices. Oil man, a brick-mason, brought 2,450, the others, ranged from $1325 to $1540; women generally brought over $1,000 each; one young woman sold for $1 100. The whole lot averaged $03 7 ; the sales amounting to near $54,000. There were but few prime hands among them, and the sale is considered remarkable for the prices obtained. JVilminglon Herald. It is stated that 220 vessels cleared at Mo bile for foreign ports during the year ending 1st October last, carrying 345,1)30 bales cotton. Of this amount, only 10,470 bales were put en board at the wharves, while 336,460 bales were taken 28 miles down the river in lighters. Tl.e cost of this extra work in shipment amounted to over $95,000! Aud for other articles of freight taken by these vessels was added $!.-.-192 makincr a total of Sil 10.289 for one item Iof expense on freights down to the sea. Chi. a. Courier. .v-.-. SfcT. J- I - . " .

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