OUR NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE
mi - .SbUOM 71 vf
Dkk 'Irish Funerals-Two r
m(lrtabU Deaths-Death of Bishop Wain
Ktight, and also of an editor and a physician.
Nsw YoRic, Sept. 23d.
Tbe fall season in New York is not only the
most delightful portion of the year, but it is the
iraveH aba fshinable. Summer towns
and trailers from abroad, and merchants from
all parts of ihe land, collect here then in lar
gest numbers. Tbe hotels are SUed, theatres
and places of amusement are orowded, shops
and stores are better patronised, money circu
lates more freely, and all the rounds of city life
are more complete. Broadway, too, puts on its
brightest robes of glory. Pedestrians of all
kinds and from every clime crowd into it, and
the moving procession, passes to and fro all
day, and until the waning hours of night.
What an endless variety, and what a perpetual
movement I Everything and everybody is in
stinct with life and motion, and all the impetus
of life-seems to be concentrated in the city's
creat central fcrtery. . ,
A great city must not only be tbe capital ol
a country, but one of the capitals of the world,
where representatives of every race and region
meet together. New York is becoming such a
city more and more every day. It is cosmopoli
tan. And, notwithstanding it is the worsV gov
erned city that the world has ever known, and
is tall of corruption and iniquity, yet, being a
great central point, it is a charming place to
visit, where every one, after having been cheat
ed and astonished, and jostled by the orowd,
returns home again in his monotony, a little
wiser than, when he came. Adventures and
incidents are always on hand ; gum-elastio dan
cers from Italy, fanatical divines from New
England, and now the great trotting bull,
yclept Don Giovanni, from Spain. He trots in
harness faster than a third avenue stallion, and
exhibits his extraordinary feats of speed at thU
bull-baiting concern, the hippodrome. He goes
it like a locomotive, at the rate' of twenty miles
an hour, and is lineally descended from those
celebrated- balls of Bashan, so much extolled
by Moses and the Prophets. His father was a
renowned bull before him ; or, to speak more
technically, his sire, who immortalized himself
by killing a royal tiger, in a fair fight, on the
Plaza de loa Toros, at Madrid. But, notwith
standing this eminent reputation, I suspeot the
Spanish bull to be something of a humbug,
and, if be is not, he is oat of the fashion.
The drought and the cholera both operated
materially to the detriment of New York, and
upon: the .top of. them came the mercantile
dodge. A good many plead the above-mentioned
difficulties as good reasons for not coming on
and meeting their engagements. But many of
them are said to have come on as far as Phila
delphia, where they laid out the funds, which
-were due' here.
A drought makes a scarcity, and the cholera
uroduces collapse, and many of our merchants
are likely to be collapsed from the scarcity of
their collections. .
In passing through New York, especially in
the densely populated parts, one is saluted by
ign-boards in all directions. The lower part
of the city literally gutters with the golden de
vices of trade which cover tbe portals, the
fronts, and even stand ont upon the tops of the
houses. Many are the artifices resorted to to
render these expedients attractive. A run of
custom ensures a fortune, and a popular repu
tation is the best capital ! People here are too
much hurried to examine and judge for them
selves. Let a name be well endorsed, and noth
ing more is necessary. The population swims
in currents. They follow leaders like a flock
of muttons. This is done to save time and
money, but both are often lost by it, and merit
(acriticed to notoriety. A few days ago, large
bills were posted op round abouts, having these
words in the centre, " Ladies, who is Dick ?"
Many ladies did not know or care who Dick
was, but it induced a good many to put the
question, and to find out that Dick was a ladies'
shoe-maker of some distinction.
Cards, hand-bills and circulars circulate more
freely here than in any part of tbe world.
They are as thick as measles and small-pox,
and almost as contagious and pestiferous.
Like them, also, they make their apvjpance
in the Spring and in the Fall, but e as a
lierpetual epidemic.
A month or two since; Bishop Tinron, of
Buffalo, issued an ordonance that no more than
five carriages should attend an Irish funeral.
Tbis decree is intended for this country only,
and not Ireland, where they could scarcely col
lect so many first-rate wheel-barrows. The
order emanated, perhaps, from high quarters,
as its observance is noticeable here, and, as
there was a vain-glorious love of display in this
particular, and an outlay which none but the
rich can afford, the correction of the evil is
commendable.
Two remarkable deaths occurred here recent
ly. A son of the late J adge Barculo was killed
while at school, when playing. Another boy
ran into him, his head striking young Barculo
on the temple, which produced a fracture, and
resulted in death. The other case was that of
a milkman, who quarrelled with a woman he
was dealing out milk to. The milkman, net
having any milk of human kindness in his com
position, struck tbe woman on tbe head with
her own pitcher. The bard-headed female sur
vived it,: but the fragments of tbe pitcher struck
a little girl who was standing by on the neck,
and killed her. He was arrested.
Bishop Wainwright departed this life yester
day. He had been sick for a month ; was first
taken with chills and fever, which ended in a
typhoid attack, which carried him off. His age
was 70.
Mr. Samuel Nichols, editor of the Sunday
Mercury, was killed a few nights since, by
being run over by one of the 3d avenue cars, in
the Bowery. Dr. Jno. A. Brett, a physician of
some celebrity, died on Monday, and was in
terred yesterday. CM.
REMARKABLE THINGS IN OUR COUN
TRY. A few days since we published the accouut
of a very remarkable cat in Virginia. Is there
"sich another in the world r xsut this cat is
only a small specimen in our gallery of won
derments. We have had some remarkable dogs
and horses; and in jackasses, we defy Juiropn.
Asia, and Africa, combined, to approach us.
Only look, too, at some of our Shanghai chick
ens. They are very remarkable : and as an
old woman said the other day, tbe "Poking
Chinas are very mtwaculous." The boy in St,
L.0U18, wno could calculate so marvelously, is
another predigy; and the negro, who learnt
Greek and Hebrew by rude lessons given on the
door of his blacksmith's shop, is in the same
category. Then, too, we are equally remarka
ble in the way of rat-traps. If these inventions
continue their triumphs, we shall soon have to
import rats to keep up their business. Is it any
wonder that we are such a proud people ? We
lmve not named Niagara and Mammoth Cave,
as these did not grow up under our institutions,
lint we claim credit for the cat and the rest.
These are proofs of what a free natioo can. do ;
ami we challenge the whole earth to equalthem
N. Ys Tides.
DEATH OF A CATHOLIC BISHOP.
Savannah , Sept. 21.
Francis Xavier Gartland died yesterday of
cholera. He was the first Catholic Bishop of
Savannah, aud was formerly Pastor of St. John's
Church, Philadelphia. He was born in Dublin
ia 1808. His remains will be taken to Philadel
phia for interment during the ensuing Winter.
CANADIAN RATIFICATION OF THE
TREATY.
BosTq.v, Sept. 22. A Quebec despatch says
ui iua reciprocity .ireaiy was confirmed bv !
the' Prn,;.;nnn !...!: rr . . J i
- MU..ovuw ui name u i on rr eonesday.
Sidney Webster wai on the floor when the rote
s taken.
DKMOCnATTO MEETING DENOUNCING : FANATICISM. I'
THE KNOW NOTHINGS, &c u ' The two principal literary Journal of New
' Washington, Sept. 20.- The attempt to reor- j York, published by Messri. Putnam and Har
ganize the Democratic party upon the basis of - P?' respectively, in the plentitude. of their pat
opposition to the Know Nothings ban served f10"8 nd gratitude, have arrayed themselves
to relieve the monotony, existing here. To-night i n PPiton to the Suuth, and joined in ;he
a mass meeting wan KulH tha nmiunuT at ' hue and cry against what tbev are Dleased to
Carusi's Saloon. consisting of some five or six :,
nunared persons. ; Postmaster Berrett was ap
pointed President, with a large number of Vice
Presidents and Secretaries.
The committee on business presented a pre
amble and aeries of resolutions, in substance as
follows :
.That whereas the Democratic party has ever
striven to maintain the guaranties of the Con
stjtution in its purity, and whereas a certain
organisation has sprung up, having for its ob
ject to control the rights of adopted citizens,
therefore.
Resolved, That the Democratio party will
wage unceasing war upon the organization of
Know-Nothings, and for that purpose we will
form a National Democratic association that
we will forget political antecedents and cordi
ally invite Whigs and all others to join in our
efforts that we have confidence in the wisdom
and integrity of President Pierce's administra
tion, that all Know Nothings be removed from
office under the administration, &c.
Upon the vote being taken on the resolutions
the negatives were decidedly in the asoendant,
but they were, notwithstanding, declared to be
passed by the President.
THE YELLOW FEVER AT THE SOUTH.
Columbia, (S. C.) Sept. 22. The yellow fe
ver is increasing in virulence at Savannah,
Charleston, and Augusta, to en extent unparal
leled in the. history of those cities. Two-thirds
of the dwellings are abandoned by the whites,
who have fled from the pestilence, and left in
charge of their servants, tbe colored population
being generally exempt from its ravages. All
business is suspended. But few stores other
than those of apothecaries are open, and an air
of utter desolation is represented as prevailing
every where.
Augusta has usually been exempt from the
visitation of the yellow fever, and its appear
ance in that city has created the greatest excite
ment. Even the operators have abandoned the
telegraph office, and we can obtain no informa
tion but what is to be gathered from frightened
citizens, many of whom have made their way
to this city, which, being on a high range of
country, has always been exempt from the pes
tilence. The neighboring villages are said to
be overrun, and, although we have nothing de
finite, the disease is said to be prevailing to an
alarming extent.
At Charleston the fever is also increasing.
The number of deaths thereon Tuesday were
twenty-seven, and it is rumored that a still a lar
ger number died yesterday.
At Savannah there were yesterday twenty
eight deaths by the fever, which, when it is ta
ken into consideration that the white popula
tion does not exceed sixteen hundred persons,
is a mortality almost unparalleled.
The death of Bishop Garland at Savannah,
who had been laboring among the sick and ad
ministering religious consolation to the dying,
has caused profound regreat throughout this
section of country. He was the first Bishop of
savannah. Dr. James M. Gordon has also been
snatched from the afflicted people in the midst
of his humane efforts to alleviate the general
distress.
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NIGHT SESSION.
Strac est, September 21. The night session
of the New York State Whig convention lasit
night was one of much excitement. The nom
inations for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
were made without much opposition Myron
H. Clark, of Ontario county, being nominated
candidate for Governor, and Henry J. Raymond,
editor of tbe JNew York Daily limes, candidate
for Lieutenant Governor. Daring, however,
the voting for Canal Commissioner, the conven
tion was a scene of great excitement and con
fusion, and it was only after several ballots that
Henry Fitshugh was nominated candidate for
Canal Commissioner. Norwood Bowie was
nominated State Prison Inspector.
Resolutions were adopted, denouncing the re
peal of the Missouri compomise ; declaring
themselves thereby released from alPobligations
to admit into the Union any more States ; con
demning the veto of the river and harbor bill ;
and condemning the manifest intentions of the
South to restore the African slave trade. The
convention then adjourned sine die.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Nxw Yoak, September 21. The steamer Ara
bia arrived -at six o'clock this afternoon, bring
ing dates from Liverpool to the 9th of August,
four days later than by tbe last arrival.
irom x ranee ana .Britain there is no news.
Mr. Soule has left Madrid for France. The
opanisn papers assert tnat he has left on ac
count of the discovery of bis share in the in
surrection of the 28th of August
At Liverpool cotton has declined one eighth ;
floor has advanced one shilling ; wheat has ad
vanced three pence, and corn has declined six
pence. Consols closed at 951. American
stocks unchanged.
Russia refuses the propositions of Austria,
and retires behind the Pruth, there to await the
course of events, whether hostile or peaceable
A special meeting of the Austrian Cabinet
has decided that this refusal is not a casus belli
against Russia, and consequently Austria main
tains her present position, awaiting the result
of the allied attack upon Sebastopol.
New negotiations are in progress between
Austria and Prussia, and the German States
with a view to peace.
It is said that Nicholas is about to proclaim
his third son Nicholas King of Holland.
Bomarsund has been destroyed and the
troops re-em barked. There is nothing else from
the Baltic.
A portion of the Crimea expedition embark
ed from Varna on the second instant. It sails
for the rendezvous at Baltshick.
DEATH OF BISHOP WAINWRIGHT. ,
New Yo&k, Sept. 21. Bishop Wainwright,
who has been ill here for some days past, died
this evening in the 66th year of his age.
A SIMILE.
On the breast of the billow,
The silver moon lay,
Unruffled the mirror,
Unbroken the ray ;
'Till the zephyr's light pinion,
Swept over the stream,
And broke the repose
Of the wave and the beam.
Like the beam on the billow,
Love's spirit will rest,
Pure, peaceful and holy.
In fond woman's breast ;
'Till passion's wild breathings,
Have fann'd it to flame,
- To illumine her pathway,
Or perish in shame.
Young America. The following is from the
"advance sheets" of the forthcoming "Know
Nothing Almanac :"
Irish Mother "Arrah, Johnny, and where
have yes bin so long ?"
Native Sf "VVhy me and the rest of the
boys has been licking an Irishman."
Mother "Wait, ye spalpeen, till yer daddy
gits home ye'll be after catching it 1"
Son "Oh, he be blowed ! loot's the man
we've licked !"
(Exit mother, with upraised eyes and a half
smothered "Och hone 1" while sonny stalks off
whistling Hail Columbia.)
Bank with a Soul. Tbe Bank of Charleston
has appropriated $250 to the Roper Hospital of
Charleston, and $250 to the city of Savannah.
We record the fact with pleasure. Columbia
S. Carolinian.
?al1 the "Aggressions of Slavery." After hav-
ing received the most liberal patronage from
tne ooutn, and in tue race of tbe loudest pro- !
testations of nationality and conservatism,
they have deliberately thrown themselves into :
tbe tide of excitement now setting against us, !
ana prostituted tbemselves to the disreputable
task of giving such a direction to its current as
they hope may eventuate in the complete destruc
tion of our peculiar institution. Surely common
justice demands, that Journals, supported alike
by the contributions and means, both of tbe
North and South, and professing to represent
the enlightened opinions of the whole country,
should maintain the strictest neutrality-in re
gard to those questions upon which the two
great sections are at variance, and scorn the
idea of becoming the servile tools of plotting
faetionists and raving fanatics. The solution
of this whole affair is to be found in the spirit
of venality which seems to have taken posses
sion of but too many of our Northern neighbors,
and which, if unrestrained, is destined, at no
distant day, to bring incalculable eiis upon
the country. They have reduced the matter to
a question of dollars and cents, and have deci
ded it accordingly. They are ready to pander
'to the passions of our enemies, because they
believe it will pay. They are willing to lend
their assistance in the severance of those ties
which have bound us together as a happy and
prosperous people, and to sacrifice their iriends
and their country for & pecuniary consideration.
They are prepared to prostrate the noble fabric,
which our Fathers reared, with the hope of
finding that amid its ruins which will gratify
the appetite of a bloated and insatiable cupidity.
In view of these facts, it is important that the
South should take such steps in the premises,
as not only will manifest her contempt for this
unprincipled treachery, but teach these Journ
als a lesson, which, by affecting their pockets,
will work some improvement in their manners,
even if it fails to change their principles. The
South should not pause to ascertain, whether or
not the insult is to be repeated, or explained,
but, in justice to herself, she should immediate
ly adopt such measures of retaliation and pro
tection as her honor and her interests demand.
The proper way in which to attain the desired
end is for her citizens to discontinue their sub
scriptions to these Periodicals, and to discoun
tenance the Agents of these works, wherever
they persist in their efforts to circulate them in
opposition to the wishes of the community.
The Southern Press should regard it as a positive
duty to expose the treasonable course pursu
ed by these Magazines, and to hold them up to
the condemnation of those whose rights have
been so ruthlessly assailed. As this is a matter
in which no party questions are involved, all
Southern men should unite in the furtherance
of the plan suggested with ardor and alacrity.
It is most earnestly to be hoped, that the
proper view of this matter may be generally
taken by our people, for although it does
not affect them in any practical way, there
are principles involved in it important in
themselves and of especial moment when
considered in connection with the present state
of public sentiment in the Northern States.
If we understand the signs of the times aright,
there is a storm gathering at the North, preg
nant with disaster to the country ; and unless
Providence in its mercy scatter or restrain it,
the story of its ravages will be found upon that
page ot history which telis of the destruction
of our Institutions, and the downfall of the Re
public. Shall we sustain those who are en
deavoring to raise this tempest, and striving
to direct its fury against us and our interests?
Let every candid man answer this question, and
act accordingly. Edenton Whig.
From the Westminster Review.
THE ENGLISH HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Although the old rule of turning strangers
out of the House during the mystic process of
division, has been rescinded, it is with an ex
ception as regards those who sit in the Speak
er s gallery, and who might cause inconvenience
by getting among the Members. So, that de
claration, " Strangers must withdraw," though
a brulum Julmen tor the strangers above, turns
Ingenuus out. He must, therefore, hasten up
stairs and watch the proceedings from the priv
ileged gallery.
There is a sand glass on the Speaker's table.
and this is turned over when the debate con
cludes, and during the two minutes that the
sand is running, members, duly warned, hurry
up irom the . library, smoking rooms, dining
rooms, and the Ibames promenade, where, at
high water, and when tbe wind does not bring
over the reek of those foul manufactories, a
Senator's lounge is not unpleasant the acces
sories of the scene being the sparkling lights.
plashing river, and a good, cigar. The time is
up, everybody has been whipped in, and see
how the bar is crammed, and how the foremost
ranks press toward the centre of the House.
The Speaker orders the doors to be closed. He
then puts the question. Its form is mystic, as
are many things here, but there is ne great
danger of a mistake, whippers-in being alert,
and members knowing the advantage of follow
ing their leaders. Tbe proposal was that the
Criminal's Enfranchisement bill should be read
a second time. Sir F. Thesiger's amendment
was, that instead of the words "a second time,"
there should be inserted "this day six months."
The question is, whether tbe words proposed to
be left out, namely, " a second time," shall
stand. " Those who are of that opinion say
Aye."
' Aye," say a great many voices on the Gov
ernment side.
" Those who are of a contrary opinion, say
" No."
"No I" comes in thunder from the Opposition,
who have better lungs than the Ministerialists.
The speaker then casually remarks.
"I think the Ayes have it."
He is, however, instantly and flatly contra
dicted by various Noes, and without contesting
the point exclaims :
"The Ayes to the right, the Noes to the left."
All the members come down from their seats
and the floor is crowded. They are making
their way, slowly, to the lobbies appropriated
for them. The Speaker nominates two tellers
on each side, whose business it is to asoertain
the numbers -a couple of Government men,
and the mover and seconder of tbe amendment.
While the House is clearing the tellers linger
and exchange jokes. A member is taking the
opposite side to that of bis party, and a teller
calls after him that he is going the wrong way.
A young gentleman with a large paletot has ar
rived in a Highland dress, from some masked
ball, and one of the four, as he passes, invites
him to take off the paletot in order to delight
the speaker s eyes with a view ot his costume.
As soon as the House is reported clear, the tel
lers follow to do their work.
Now, the members, having voted, begin to
re-enter in single file, and return to their seats.
A clerk in wig and gown goes to the Opposition
green box to be ready to take the numbers.
sir F. Thesiger comes in, looking quite trium
phant, walks up to the clerk and speaks a sen
sation round the House, and then a tremendous
Opposition cheer. Enter Mr. Hayter, Secretary
to tbe Treasury, not looking quite so well pleas
ed, and he also approaches the clerk. The four
tellers then form in line, and retire, backing.
As they do so their position indicates the vic
tory. Tbe right-hand man of the four belongs
to the winning side, and in that station is the
tall form of sir Frederick Thesiger. Another
tremendous Opposition cheer, and the four go
bowing up to the table, and Sir Frederick reads
from a paper :
" The Ayes to the right were 220, the Noes
to the left 234." Terrific cheering, Government
beaten by 14, and the Criminal's Enfranchise
ment bill lost.
For a few minutes business is suspended,
members laugh over the victory and defeat, and ,
Ministers are eon in converse. Ingenuns may
suppose that they are consoling one and another
under the painful catastrophe ; but it is more
probable that they are arranging what other
business shall be taken up that night. The
door having been re-onened. the members de
part, though so larg9 a House usually leaves a
Pretfy mrge fragment op to the hour of adjourn-
UJC"
CULTURE OF THE VINE.
It ia regarded as a singular fact that literally
with mountains of iron and resources sufficient
to supply the world with salt, the people of the
United States are still dependent for an im
mense supply of. these articles on the labor of
the Old World. ' We mention these as the more
prominent necessaries of life which enter upon
the great currents of trade, without any purpose
to enquire into the often surmised causes which
have produced the result mentioned whether
of cheaper labor, or of injudicious commercial
legislation. But there is another article scarce
ly less, we may say, when we look to its con
sumption, a necessary of life, which is not only
not produced in the United States, but has
scarcely received passing attention either from
our agricultural reformers or political econo
mists. We allude to the culture of the vine,
and the production of our own wines.
In Madeira, ihe Italian states, many of the
departments of France and tbe Rhenish provin
ces, the vine is the staple product of agriculture.
Wherever the soil has been found suited to its
production, it ha superseded the cultivation of
all the cereals on account of the larger profits
which it returns.: A failure in the vintage is the
precursor of suffering and famine, while the
vibe clustering with generous fruit always brings
gladness and plenty. It has been found that the
acre planted with the vine in Europe produces
much greater profit, constant and pressing as is
the demand for hreadstuffs, than when planted
in cereal or vegetable products. And yet the
common table wines tins ordinaries) may be
boughtin Paris, after paying the Octroi du ties, at5
sous (about 5 cents) the bottle. And if lands
in Europe so valuable for the cultivation of
breadstuff's, and when wine is so cheaply pur
chased, may be; more profitably turned into
vineyards, should we infer how great would
be, the profit realized from a successful vine cul
ture in the U. States, where breadstuff's are
lower and wines from 200 to 500 per cent high
er? The experiments made near , Cincinnati
show that it is a 'source of princely profits.
$4000 would scarcely purchase one acre of a
ell set vineyard in some of the departments of
France, and $1000 per acre, we believe, is the
lowest estimate placed on such lands in Ohio.
Then why is it that in Virginia no attention
has yet been bestowed on this most profitable
branch of Agriculture ? Is it because we have
not tbe climate or the soil ? On the Southern
slopes of the Piedmont range throughout Vir
ginia, there is undoubtedly a climate, and we
believe a soil, unsurpassed in the world for the
grape. Here, as, it never was in France or in
Italy, the vine is ; indigenous. We have Been
from tbe mountains of Bedford almost as fine
grapes grown wild as can be found among our
best garden varieties. Then why, again, is it that
our Agricultural societies, if private enterprise
be not sufficient, do not give the subject some of
tne attention wnion its importance merits r It tor I
no other purpose and it would add vastly to the
wealm ot the Mate, we would urge it npon
public consideration as the most powerful
lever with which the curse of intern Derance
and its concomitant evils may be successfully
operated upon. The most temperate people in
the world are the peasantry ia the vine-grow
ing sections of Europe ; whilst the most intem
perate we know, the Swedes, are those furthest
removed from the use of pure and unadultera
ted wines. We think our State Agricultural
Society can do scarcely anything prospectively
moreadvantageous to our agricultural wealth,
or the sobriety of our people, than to institute
such inquiries, and encourage such experiments
as may show the real adaptedness of our soil
and climate to the successful: cultivation of
the vine. Lynchburg Virginian.
brain; and thought.
Richmond mentions the case of a woman
whose brain was exposed in consequence of
tbe removal of a considerable portion of its
bony covering by disease. He says he repeat
edly made pressure on the brain, and each
time suspended all feelings and intellect, which
were instantly restored when the pressure was
withdrawn. The same writer also relates ano
ther case, that of a man who had been trepann
ed, and who perceived his intellectual faculties
failing, and his existence drawing to a close,
every time the effused blood collected upon the
brain. t
Professor Chapman, of Philadelphia, men
tions, in his lectures, that he saw an individual
with his skull perforated, and the brain expos
ed, who was accustomed to submit himself to
tbe same experiment of pressure as the above,
and who was exhibited by tbe late Professor
Webster to his class. His intellectual and
moral faculties disappeared on the applica
tion of pressure to the brain; they were held
under the thumb, as it were, and restored at
pleasure to their jown full activity by discon
tinuing the pressure. But the most extraor
dinary case of this kind within my know
ledge, and one peculiarly interesting to the
physiologist and metaphysician, is related by
CI" A .1 I i 1; r 1
sir Asuey cooper in nis surgical letters.
A man by the name of Jones received an in
jury on his head while on board a vessel in the
Mediterranean, which rendered him insensible.
The vessel soon after this made Gibraltar, where
Jones was placed n the hospital, and remained
several months lb tbe same insensible state,
He was then carried on board the Dolphin fri
gate to Deptford, and from thence was. sect to
St. Thomas hospital, London. He lay constant
ly upon his back, and breatbed with difficulty,
His pulse was regular, and each time it beat he
moved his finger. When hungry or thirsty, he
moved his lips and tongue. Air. Lime, the sur-
geonfound a portion of the skull depressed,
trepanned him, and removed the depressed por
tion ; immediately after this operation, the mo
tion of the fingers ceased, and at four o'clock
in the afternoon,: the operation having been
performed at one, he sat up in bed ; sensation
and volition returned ; and in four days he got
out of bed, and conversed. The last thing be
remembered was the circumstance of taking a
nrize in the Mediterranean. From the moment
of the accident, thirteen months and a few days,
oblivion had come over him, and all recollec
tion ceased. He had for more than one year
drank of the cup of Lethe, and lived wholly
unconscious of existence, yet, upon removing a
small portion of the bone which pressed upon
the brain, he was restored to the full possession
of the powers of his mind and body.
Dr. Brigham.
- jgy Some lecofoco in North Carolina baa re
commended Wm. W. IJolden, editor of the Ral-
eigti Stanaaru, as a gentleman every way quali
fied for the position of United States Senator.
Whether the writer was in earnest, or only po
king fun at Holden, we are unable to say.
JSor. Beacon.
Hollowav's Pima A certain Cure for Gen
eral Debility. Charles Denton, a commission
agent, residing in Walnut-street, Cincinnati,
has informed Professor ilolloway, that he suffer
ed considerable whenever he went on his South
ern expeditions, which he was frequently com
pelled to do, particularly to New Orleans ; his
tongue became dry, his throat parched, accom
panied with great general debility ; be tried a
variety of medicines, but his health continued
to decline. As he had heard Holloway's
Pills spoken of very highly, he determined to
give them a trial ; tbe virtues of the medicines
in his case acted like magic ; in three weeks he
was completely invigorated, and a perfect cure
of tbe system effected ; and declares he will
new be again without them. 33
REPORT Of THE NORFOLK MARKET,
FORWARDED TCTHS "MMSKR," BY
A. M. MePHEE?ERS & CO.,
W holesale Growers, Forwarding and Commission,
Merchants. 6 Roanoke Square.
Flour Stock light; demand quick. There is j
very uttie coming to market. We quote, superfine
$9, extra $9 25a9 60, family $10. There has
been a decline of $1 perbbL in the Northern mar
kets, bat it has not affected our market owing to
the great scarcity. We look for a rapid decline as
soon as it begins to come in freely.
Corn Little doing in Cora this week. We have
to report sales of poor white at 74a76 cts; no yel
low offering
B. E. Peas have not made their appearance in
large quantities yet. Very small parcels offering
at retail prices.
Staves No change to note since our last quo
tations. Spta Turpentine But little doing in this article.
Small sales at 64 cts.
Tar is plenty, and sells at $3 26a3 87 per bbl ;
$3 60 for bright.
Lime Still scarce ; Thomas ton $1 20 ; W. C.
$1 25.
Guano plenty, at Government prices.
Norfolk, Sept. 24, 1854.
PETERSBURG MARKETS.
Petersburg, September 23.
Tobacco. The Market j'esterday and to-day
was more active and prices improved 25 to 50 per
100- The receipts here are quite light, and
Breaks small. We note sales of several good ship
ping and manufacturing hhds at 1012$.
Cotton- We hear of only small sales at 7 J for
common to 8 J for prime.
Corn. There is a good demand at 77J80 cts.
per bushel of 66 lbs.
Wheat Sales of prime to-day at $1.67.
Flour. City Brands Extra are still selling at
$9 and Family $10$11.
Guano. The market is active at $50 for prime,
and $35 for mixed. Democrat.
FAYETTEVTLLE MARKET.
Faybttitolm, Sept 23.
Bacon per lb., new, at 10 a 10 J cts.
, Cotton, per lb, 8 a 8 J. Cotton Bagging per yard
Gunny, at 18 cents ; Dundee, at 14 a 00 ; Bur
laps, at 10 a 12 cents.
Cotton Yarn, per lb., Nos. 6 to 10, at 18 cts.
Domestic Goods per yard, Brown Sheetings, at
7J a 8 ; Oanaburgs, at 9 a 10 cts.
Flour per bbl. Superfine, at $8 25; Fine, at
8 ; Cross, at 7 75.
Feathers, per lb., at 45 a 47 cts.
Grain Corn, at $1 a 1 10 ; Wheat, at 1 25;
Oats, at 60 ; Rye, at 100 cts.
Hides per lb- Dry, at 10 : Green, at 3 a 4 cts.
Remarks. The market during the week has
been well supplied with produce.
Sales of Bacon were made at 10J cts per lb.
Cotton, principal sales to shippers at 8 to 8 J cts.
Corn prices ruled during the week at $l 10 per
bushel, from wagons.
Flour supply rather limited ; sales at 8 25 for
superfine.
Spirits Turpentine 44 and 45 cts. per gallon.
' Raw de. yellow dip, 2 80 ; virgin dip 2 60.
Bagging and Rope have advanced and we alter
quotations to correspond. Fat. Cab.
WILMINGTON MARKETS.
September 23.
Turpentine. We note further sales vesterdav of
22 bbls yellow dip, at $3,30 per bbl
No sales to
day that we hear of. The article is taken readily
by shippers at 3,30 for yellow dip and 2,64 for vir
gin.
Spirits. Further sales yesterday of 550 casks
at 49 a 48 cts. per. gaL, being a decline of 2 cts.
per gal. The market this morning appears quiet
and prices have a downward tendency, buyers of
fering 48 cts. and holders asking 49.
Rosin. Sales yesterday of 600 bbls, common,
at 1,10 for medium, and 1,15 for large barrels.
To-day we report 1,000 bbls. do. at 1,16 for large
ebls. No sales of other qualities.
terd at 7J ct8. lb for 8houlera, &j
side8, cash. A lot of 8 hhds., sides damaged, t
Bacon. 20 hhds. Western changed hands yes
for
said
at auction yesterday at 8 cts.
Flour. We note a decline in Fayetteville super
with sales yesterday of 25 bbls. in lots, at $9 per
bbl (Heb-)
MARRIED.
At Christ Church, in this city, on Monday
- wkVra t
morning last, by the rvev. jk. a. Mason, v.
D.. Montford McGeehee, Esq.. of Caswell Co.,
to Miss same P., daughter ot the lion. Ueorge
E. Badger.
On the 13th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Bronson,
Mr. Jesse C. JaoockB, of Perquimans oounty, to
Miss M. A. Cotton, of Bertie.
Also, at the same tune, Mai. A. F. Garrett
of Plymouth, N.tJ., to Miss M. E. Cotton, of
Bertie.
DIED.
At Franklinton, on the 22d inst., Ida, infant
daughter of F. J. Whitfield, aged about six
months.
" Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north-wind's breath.
And stars to set but alL
Thou hast, all seasons for thine own, oh I death."
On the 22d nit., at the residenee of his father,
in Grimes county, Texas, Robert C, son of J,
W. S. West, in the twentieth year of his age.
Deceased was a native of Wayne oounty, N. C
from whence he went to Texas in January 1853
BARGAINS FOR THE PEOPLE IN RICH
WhNTER GOODS.
RALEIGH, 26th Sept 1854
mO THE EDITOR OF THJS KJSU13TK:
I Dear Sir As an old friend, I know you will
be pleased to learn that I have returned from New
y ort ana rmiaaeipmn wiui m ncgautwiu uwa-
sive assortment of rich fancy
DRY GOODS,
emhr&Ainff everv variety of style and fashion, of
French, English and American iaoncs, ior tne ran
and Winter Trade of 1854, and of which I will
thank you to inform your numerous readers. They
consist in part of, say
Splendid plaid Bims
Blacks and Bombazine
French and English M erinos
Rich French Cashmeres
Fig'd Delaines, of new designs
French and English Prints
High col'd Ginghams
Silk and cloth Talmers
: Cloaks and Mantillas
Plaid Alpaccas,
Plaid and cashmere Shawls
White and red Flannels
Shoes and Gaiters
Irish Linens
Linen Handk'fs
Woolen Shirts and Drawers
Muslin Collars and Undersleeves
Stockings and Gloves
Velvet Bonnets
Velvet Trimmings
Laces and Fringes
Super black Cloths
Cassimeres and Vestings
Sattinet and Kentucky Jeans
Bg Together with a fine assortment of Beady
Made CLOTHING, just from the factory, and
among them some very superior Overcoats, Frock
and Dress Coats, fine Caesimere Pants, and Silk
and Velvet Vests.
Wishing you and yours health and happiness,
and lasting prosperity,
I remain, dear sir,
Yours truly,
' B. B. SMITH.
Sept. 26, 1854. 78
T1ASHI0NABLE CALF BOOTS, SHOES AND
P GAITERS. d. U. SMITH.
Sept. zo, 100. 10
SUPER SILK &
Just at hand
GINGHAM UMBRELLAS,
B. B. SMITH.
78
Sept. zo, ioa.
BENIN'S AND BEEBE'S FALL STYLE of
I T fashionable Moleskin Hats, Caps, KNOW-
BENJAMIN B. SMITH,
September 20th, I8ii. 78
SPLENDID JEWELRY!
aitd Blegant ,Fancr Geod-i.
GB. ROOT has received, and is now
m ODeninp. tmm of themnstnnat.lv and
the best selected lot of JEWELERY and
FANCY GOODS ever exhibited in this market.
His assortment, in either line, embraces the most
fashionable and beautiful specimens and the very
latest styles in part, as follows ;
Diamond,
Pearl,
Cameo, and
Mosaic Breast Pins,
and Ear-RLn ga.
Gold and Silver Watches,
Elegant styles,
Silver Card Baskets,
Forks,
Napkin Rings,
Card Cases,
Porte Monnaies,
Gold and Silver Pencils, $-c.
Sept 26, 1854.
Repairing, Finishing, &o.
HAVING secured the services of a highly ac
complished workman in this department of
my business, I shall be able to give the most entire
satisfaction to the Public in all work committed to
my charge.
ALL ORDERS will be executed in the most
workmanlike manner, and with despatch.
C. B. ROOT.
September 26, 1854. 78
Fancy Goods ! Fancy Goods ! !
SUITABLE for presents and unusually attrac
tive. C. B. ROOT.
Sept 2, 1854, 78
Is that Watoh out of Order ?
"T can be put in order, by leaving it at
C. B.
ROOT'S.
September 26, 1864.
78
GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, SHOT BAGS,
&c.-A large and varied importation.
C. B. ROOT.
Sept 26, 1854. 78
KING & BIGGS.
RALEIGH, N. C.
ARE now receiving their Fall and Winter stock
of goods, and feel assured they can exhibit
as good an assortment and sell as good bargains
as any house in the State.
Their stock consists in part of fine Black and
Blue Frock and Dress Coats; brown, black and
blue Frock Sacks for business Coats; brown, black
and blue Frock and Sack over Coats ; Lion Skin,
Beaver cloth, Cassimeres -c.
llain and fancy Cass. Pants, black Doeskin do..
black Silk and Satin Vests, fancy Silk and Velvet
do. white Silk and Satin do. very rich for wed
dings and parties.
Dress Shirts and collars, Silk and Merino under
shirts and Drawers, plain and fancy Cotton and
Merino bait Hose, Kid and silk Gloves : a beau
tiful assortment of Stocks, Cravats and Pocket
Handkerchiefs ; a lot of fine Hats and Caps made
by Oakford, Philadelphia ; a fine assortment of
Cioths, Cass and Vestings, of all grades and col
ors, which will be made to order at the shortest
notice, and a good fit warranted.
Members of the Legislature and others visi ting
Raleigh are respectfully invited to call and ex
amine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Our lerms are Cash or six months credit to
punctual customers,
September 26, 1854. 4t-78
Splendid Lottery Oct., 1854.
GREGORY $ MAURY, Manager
(Succettors to J. W. Maury S; Co. )
$50,000 !
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 236, fob 1854.
Drawn at Wilmington, Del. Sat. Oct 14,
1854.
75 No. Lottery 14 Drawn Ballots.
BRILLIANT SCHEME.
1
Prize of. 50,000
1
2
2
2
40
40
277
do..... 25,000
do 15,000
do 7,600
do 3,897
do........ 1,000
do..... 600
Lowest 3 Ne. Prizes 200
&c. &c. &c.
Tickets 15 dolls. Halves 7 50 Qu'r 3 75.
Eh'tsl87J.
Certfs. of Pkg's of 25 whl. tickets, $170 00
do do 25 half do 85 00
do do 25 quarter do 42 50
do do 25 eighth do 21 25
Orders for Tickets and shares and Certificates of
Packages iu the above splendid Lotteries will re
ceive the most prompt attention, and an account of'
each drawing will be sent immediately after it is
over to all who order from me.
Address P. J. BUCKEY, Agent,
Wilmington Del.
Save Time, Rubbing and Expense!
THE Subscriber will send to any address, on
receipt of $1, a recipe that will enable any
ordinary or common family to do their week's
washing before breakfast ; and also a recipe for
making the very finest quality of Soft Soap, with
out boiling, the cost of which will not exceed 80
cents per barrel. There is a real merit in this
soap, Bet apart from its economy, which recom
mends it to Ul house-keepers : that is. it does not
require the process of boiling and boiling until
half a cord of wood is consumed before the soap
will come. Address post-paid at Columbia, N. C.
J. C. MEEKINS, Agent
Sept 25, 1864. lm 78
T FATHERS 1 FEATHERS ! ! FEATHERS ! ! !
HE subscriber has on hand and for sale a
supply of the very best New Goose Feath
ers. J. HENRY HARRIS,
Upholsterer and Mattress Maker.
September 26, 1864.
i NOTICE
IS hereby given, that application will be made,
at the next session of the Legislature, for an
act to incorporate a company to construct a navi
gable Canal from North River to Currituck Sound.
Currituck Co., Sept 25, 1854. 78 wlm
Hopkins, Hull & Co .
NO. 258, BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
THE Store occupied by us having been much en
larged and improved in order to display to ad
vantage a great variety of Ladies fashionable
Dress Goods, we shall in addition to our large stock
of Staple Dry Goods, be prepared to offer on the
most favorable terms to Merchants visiting our
City, during the coming season a new and elegant
assortment or Lames Uress Uoods, consisting of
Black and Fancy Silks, English and French Meri
noes, Cashmeres and DeLains. Some of which are
of superb quality and design.
Also a handsome assortment of Ribbons, Em
broideries, Shawls bo., &c.
To which we invite the attention ol Merchants
generally. B. B. HOPKINS,
ROUT HULL,
WM. H. RYAN,
THOS. W. ATKINSON.
Baltimore, Aug. 22, 1854. 6w 68
A RARE CHANCE FOR SPECULATION.
rpHE Subscriber offers for sale a tract of land
I lying 12 miles South of Raleigh near the At-
kin Road, on which there is, in successful opera
tion, a splendid steam circular saw mill, cutting
from two thousand five hundred to four thousand
feet of lumber per day.
The said tract of land contains 800 acres and is
most admirably adapted to Turpentine business.
being nearly all pine woods, and, besides, there is
yet a sufficient quantity of timber to keep the Mill
in operation for a considerable length of time.
Wishing to dispose of this property, I will make
the terms accommodating to any one wishing to buy.
For further particulars, apply to me, or to Edi
tors of the " Metropolitan."
H. B. WHITAKER.
Raleigh, Sept 12th, 1854. w3w-74
tjuuicvAJ BMiwjurra. a large stocK 00
q baaAafcr mi by p, F, PSSCm
NEW STORE.
PAIX AND WINTER GOODS FOR 18541
McGEE & WILLIAMS
ARE now receiving and opening at the store
formerly occupied by W. C. Tucker, their
stock of new and desirable goods embracing
AMERICAN,
ENGLISH,
FRENCH, ..
SCOTCH,
IRISH,
GERMAN,
SWISS, and
INDIA DRY GOODS,
SILKS,
DRESS GOODS,
SHAWLS,
CLOAKS,
MANTILLAS,
RIBBONS. ;
HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
LACES,
EMBROIDERIES, &c.
All of which having been bought upon- the '
most iavoraDie terms, tney reel confident that
purchasers will find it to their interest to call and
examine their stock before supplying themselves
elsewhere. THADDEUS McGEE.
ALFRED WILLIAMS.
Raleigh, Sept 19, 1854.
$100 REWARD.
WILL be given for the detection of the indi
vidual or individuals, who nlaeed th ob
structions upon the North Carolina Railroad a
tew miles West of this City, a few days since.
ieiga. sept. 19, 04. gt 75
EXCLUS1FE WHOLESALE E8TARLISOEJIT,
Fall Supply for 1854.
Of Boots, Shoes, Brogans and Trunks.
OUR stock embraces upwards of two tHopsANp
packages; all seasonable roods norehAawi
by one of the firm in person, who spent the largest
portion of the past three months amongst the
manutacturers, which enables us to offer a stock
to the North .Carolina, and ViaowtA Tradk,
which we feel satisfied cannot be surpassed either
in variety, quality, or price.
Also, a large stock of Oak and Hemlock Sole
Leather of all grades, American and French Calf
Skins, Lining, Binding, Kid, Morocco and Goaf.
Skins, Shoe Makers Material and WraooiM
Paper. er -
We return ocr sincere thanks for the liberal
patronage heretofore extended to us, and pledie
u mvfc uuwuug ssiuuiiy 10 sansry tnose Who
are disposed to give us a trial. ,
We solicit a call from the Merchants visitinf our:1
city. S. DRUMMOND & CO..
Opposite the Court House Square,
Petersburg, Va.
S. DfiUMMOND. 1
J. M. Wychb.
Aug. 28, 1854.
w4w
70
GREAT ATTRACTION I
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE-
WILL be sold at public auction, at the Store
lately occcupied bv John Primrose, de
ceased, a few doors above the Market House; on ,
r ayetievuie street, in the city of Raleigh, on a
credit of six months, the entire stock of - .
DRY GOODS. SHOES. HARDWARE - AND '
CROCKERY, &c, &c. Also, HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE.
The stock of goods is very extensive: embracino-
a large and general assortment of goods of every
description, and is well worthy of the attention of
country merchants, as a rare opportunity will be
offered for replenishing their stores on the most
favorable terms. Many of the (roods are inthe oritri-
nal piece or package, and are good styles, being
bite purchases.
The sale will commence at eleven o'clock, A.
M., on Monday, the 2nd of October next being
Superior Court week and will continue from day
to day. Bond, with approved securities, will be
required of the purchasers.
C. DEWEY, Adm'r.
Raleigh, Sept. 5, 1854. ts 73
Land for Sale,
ON the 5th day of October next, I shall sell at
public auction, the tract of land en which I
am now living. Said land is situated in Wake, on
the waters of Neuse, twenty-four miles north-west
from Raleigh, in a healthy, moral, and social
neighborhood It is intersected by Eleby Creek, a
constant stream. Said tract of land, confalns
three hundred and seventy-seven acres, and is well .
adapted to the cultivation of Corn, Wheat, Oats
and Tobacco. JAMES HOLLOWAY.
Aug. 28, 1854. 4w 70
Notice.
FT1HE Subscriber having, at
August Sessions,
J 1854, of Wake County Court, been duly ap -pointed
and qualified as Administrator on the EV -tate
of John Primrose, deceased, hereby giteJo
tice to all persons having debts, claims or de
mands against the t aid John Primrose, deceased, .
to present them to h'm for payment properly au
thenticated within the time prescribed by law ;
otherwise this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. C. LEWEY, Administrator.
Raleigh, Sept. 1, 1854. 4w 71 .
NOTICE. Wishing to close up our Business ,
at Monterey, Johnston county, we will sell
the whole of our possessions, to-wit : Between eight
and nine hundred acres of land, three hundred of
which have never been boxed, two good Dwelling
Houses, two Store Houses, Still and fixtures, three
good wells of water, all other shelters necessary
for Distillery purposes, and one of the healthiest
places in the country.
Any person wishing to engage hi the Distillery
business would do well to make early application. .
ihe situation is 18 miles from Raleign, oU from
Fayetteville, 10 or 12 to the nearest point on Cape .
Fear. Possession will be given 1st January, 1856,
or earlier if desired. LEACH & BANKS..
Sept. 15, 1854. 75 4t ;
THE LAMPUQHTEOL' '
65,000 PUBLISHED!
THE MOST CHABMIKQ OV AMEBIC All EOMAKCCS. ,
JOHN P. JEWETT & COMPANY,
PCBLISHXR8, BOSTON.
BUY DR. DADD'S
Modern Horse Dootor,
THE BEST WORK ON THE HORSE EVER
PUBLISHED IN AMERICA. PRICE $1,26.
JOHN P. JEWETT 4 COMPANY
PUBLISHERS, BOSTON.
ROMANISM.
By Rev. Dr. Camming, of London.
Americans, will you read this masterly - exposure
I OF THE MYSTERIES OF ROME t
JOHN P. JEWETT & Co. Pubbshers, Boston
Sept. 19, 1854. w4w-7".
T) ALEIGH AND GASTON ROAD. Dues to ,
the nauroaa company tor ireignts are paya
bie in cash on the delivery of the articles. When
articles are delivered without such payment ia ad
vance, and the owner fails to call at the depot and
settle the bill before the expiration' of the month,
Vta. mil of tViAwaaftA aATl4 th A INAHM vkn It nanrlii-
AAV AAA UO V VAAA. CB)A W mvj MV DVUwI
for the goods. By order of the President,
C. B. ALLEN, Agent
July 4th, 1854. 64.
NDOW GLASS. Best qualities of French.
Union and Baltimore brands of following
sues, vii : oy iu, tu Dy iz, Li By i, Vi oy 10,
12 by 18, 12 by 20, 13 by 16, 13 by 18, 13 by 22,
15 by 20, 18 by 24, 24 by 30.
Orders received for any siie Coach and Picture
Glass. Glass for Green Houses, and Glass Tiles
for Floors filled promptly by P. F. PESCUD.
' FOR SALE. '. '
nnHE desirable Hou9e aud Lot, on Halifax St.,
. . . n . 1 . . . T TIT n
p me residence ut .uu iqw . w. avuib, xn,if.a
will be sold on reasonable terms. Apply to
H. W. HUSTED.
Raleigh. Sapt 18. 1854. 4t 76
REGON PEAS. A small supply in store and
fcrfcleby WILLIAMS & HAIWOOD.