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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD WEDNESDAY, 1 FEBRU ARY 1, 1860. ed down by military conscriptions and inordinate taxation, look with pride and confidence to the great American Republic, that in time they hope will dominate over the earth and break the power of its kings. But the Senator from New York, Mr. Se ward, and those who act with him, have determin ed that these hopes shall no longer bo cherished, and that our system shall fall, to gratify the wishes and meet the views of the British Exeter Hall anti slavery society. He holds that our Government has hitherto been administered in violation of the "divine law," and that our former institutions must give way to the "higher late" abolitionism, and free negro ism. This is the issue we arc now called upon to meet Should the decision of the ideas of November be adverse to the fortunes of the Republic, it will become the high duty of the South, at least, to protect it self! "Northern gentlemen, I believe, with great unanimity say that if the conditions were reversed, thev would not be willing to submit for a moment; and many, like Mr. Fillmore, do us the justice to say that it would be "madness or folly to believe" that we would "submit to bgoverncd by such a Chief Magistrate" as Fremont The general tone of feeling in the South, and the rapid formation of vigilance committees and military companies, indi c.ite that our people have not forgotten the lesions of the Revolution, and there may be a contest among the States as to which shall be most prompt to re sist. To avoid any such necessity, our people are dis posed generally to make everj' effort consistent with honor. They will with great unanimity, go into battle upon the old platform of principles, and waiv ing all past issues, hexrtily support the standard-bca-er who may be selected. But the fate of the country mainly depends upon the success which may crown the efforts of those brave anil patriotic men in the North, who, in spite of the odd arrayed against them, have so long maintained an unequal struggle against the anti-slavery current They light" under a flag which waves in every State of the Union. Should it fall, it carries with it an older and a still more honored emblem that banner un der which Washington inarched to victory, which Jackson maintained triumphantly, and which has been borne gallantly and gloriously over every sea. I have still confidence in tiie good fortune of the United States, and in view of the many providential occurrences in the past, still anticipate a triumph for the Republic. PUBLIC MEETING IN PANTHER BRANCH DISTRICT, WAKE COUNTY. At a meeting of a portion of the citizens of Pan ther Branch District, irrespective of party, held on the 21st inst., on motion of Col. Willis Whitakcr, Iscar R. Rand, Esq., was called to the chair, and N. J. Whitakcr, Esq., was requested to act as secre tary. The chairman called upon Col. Ihos. G. Whita kcr to explain the object of the ir.eeting, which he did in a very interesting and forcible manner, show ing the necessity of making a psiHic demonstration of the citizens at this critical period in our country's history. On motion, the chair appointed a committee of three to prepare business for the action of the meet ing, saiil committee consisting of Col. T. G. Whit iiker, Jonathan Smith, Esq., and Col. Simeon M. Williams, who, after retiring for a short time, re turned and reported the following preamble and re solutions: WiiEiiF.AS, There now exists, between the North and the South, an " irrepressible conflict," on the subject of slavery, which has been brought about by the" North alone ; and. whereas. Southern soil has been irvaded and Southern blood has been shed bj Northern fanatics and traitors, it is the indispensa ble duty of the South to look well to her interests, repel her foes and provide fur any emergency, there fore, llwlifH, That we recommend the forming of volunteer companies, as a necessity, and as speedily as possible, and that, when organized, they call upon the Governor of the State fur arms and equip ments, and place themselves in readiness for the conflict R?!reJ, That we believe the true interests of the South now demand a withdrawal of our pecuni ary aid from the North, as the surest means of awaking them to a sense of the danger which they have brought upon the country, and the inevitable ruin which must follow, if persisted in. 7.V w'iY', That we request our merchants who buy good.5 from Northern markets to discontinue the same, and patronize Southern trade, so far as is practicable ; and that the people arc requested to withdraw their patronage from those who obstinate ly refuse to practically aid Southern interests, and thereby secure Southern safety. !'j!ral. That, while we have the most unlimited confilence in John W. Ellis, our worthy Chief Mag istrate, in the purity of his motives and soundness of judgment, in regard to his opinions of calling an extra session of the Legislature, we humbly con ceive, and honestly believe, that the increasing dif ficulties between the two sections of our country, and the persistent efforts of the black republicans to gain an advantasrc over the South and to possess themselves of the reins of government, as we be- j lieve, for sectioml purposes, imperiously demand t tint Nort!i-taroiina should show to her Northern a Iversuries, her determination to be ready in any emergency to take her position side by side with Virginia and the Southern States, in defending the rights of the South and repelling her foes' ; to this end we recommend that the Legislature should be forthwith convened, not only to re-organize the mil itia system and put the State in proper defence, but also to take into consideration the propriety of hold ing a convention of all the States, and such other matters ai may be necessary in the crisis. Iies-lreJ, That we heartily appprove of the course pursued by Gov. Wise in the late Harper's Ferry outbreak, and he has thereby endeared himself to the Southern people. JiaokeJ, That a committee of vigilance be ap pointed by the chair, with the concurrence of the meeting, consisting of 25 persons, for Panther Branch district In pursuance of which the following named gen tlemen were appointed : Capt. John Walton, II. O. Parker, Col. Willis "Whitakcr, Win. II. Whitakcr, Col. S. M. Williams, S. M. Utley, J. J. L. McCullers, T. G. Whitakcr, T. L. Banks, Alfred Myatt, James Adams, Simon Smith, Simon Turner, Orren Williams, Edmond Wilson, J. J. Young, C. C. Young, N. G. Rand, B. II. Jewel, Calvin Baugh, I. B. Myatt, Wm. Turner, Jonathan Smith, James Honeycutt, Burton Sauls. On motion, ordered that the pocecdmgs of this meeting be published in the Democratic Press, Stan dard and lic.ghtcr. On motion, the meeting adjourned. O. R. RAND, Cli n. -v J. Wiiitakkis, Sec'y. The Spenlerxliij-Sherman out of the Question The Election of Smith Considered Certain. Washington, Jan. 2. The Republican caucus to-day, while it adjourned without any formal ac tion, yet exhibited a state of feeling which will pro bably lead Mr. Sherman to take occasion on Mon day to withdraw his name from the contest It is well ascertained that neither Mr. Pennington nor .r. Corwin can poll so large a Republican vote as -Mr. Sherman, though thev may have more outside strength. Ihe caucus has rather weakened than strengthen ed the Republicans, and they will come into the House on Monday, with ranks broken, and party discipline destroyed The Whigs, Democrats and Americans, on the contrary, arc in excellent spirits, and will begin the week presenting a front more united and formidable than at any time since the opening of the contest The Northwestern and Northern Democrats who voted for Mr. Smith on r nday, stand firm in their position, and sanguine lopes are expressed that sufficient additional force nay be obtained from the anti-Lecompton men, to insure victory for the allies of the Constitution. indeed, Mr. Smith's election is well nigh certain. H'l'OH of the Virginia Harper's Ferry Committee. If icasoxD, Jan. 20. The joint committee of the legislature on the Harper's Ferry affair have made a voluminous report, closing with resolutions urging we equipping and arming of the militia of the State ; lor the passage of laws encouraging domestic manu factures ; for the more prompt punishment of per sons attempting to incite the slaves to insurrection ; Un, v,nl'eating Gov. Wi.,c's course throughout the whole affair. Five thousand copies were ordered to be printed. tanbarir. ivALEIGII: WEDNESDAY. FEB. 1, 1860. W. W. HOLDEN, Stati Prixtsk, AND AUTHORIZED PUBLISHER Or THE LAWS OF THB UNITED STATES. - - J SPECIAL NOTICE. The Standard is conducted strictly upon tht cash system. All papers are discontinued at tht expiration of tht time for which they hate been paid. Sub scribers will be notified four weeks before their time it out, tyaCBOSS hark on their papers and unlets the subscription it renewed the paper will be discontinued. This it a rule from which there will be no departurt. Watch for tht cross marl, and renew your subscription. Weekly Standard (2 per annum, in advance. Semir Weekly, (including tlit Tri- Weekly during the Stt si- ,) $4 per annum, in advance. J3F" Subscribers desiring their papers changed must mention the Post Office from, as well as the one to, which they desire the change to be made. PARTICULAR NOTICE. ALL COMMUNICATIONS for the Staxdaud, and ail i private letters for the editor, should hereafter be directed ; to W. W. Holdex. All letters on business, or enclos- ! ing money for subscriptions, advertising, or job work, may be directed simply to Ihe "Standard," Rnleigh. N. C. The Speakership. On Friday List the House of Reprssentativcs voted for Speaker with the following result : For W. N. H. Smith, Southern opposition, 112; for John Sher man, black Republican, 100 ; for Mr. Corwin 4 ; scattering C. The entire delegation from North Carolina voted for Mr. Smith. Every straightout national Democrat also voted for him. It was sup posed at one time that he was elected, but a change of votes threw him behind. Among others, that ex ceedingly conservative and national black Republi can, Mr. E. Joy Morris, of Philadelphia, voted for Mr. Corwin. The votes of Morris, Scranton, and Wood, all of whom, wc believe, voted for Mr. Gilmer, would have elected Mr. Smith ; but they voted for Corwin, obviously to prevent an election. The House adjourned from Friday to Monday. It may be that Mr. Smith was elected on Monday. If a national Democrat cannot be elected, wc should be pleased to hear of Mr. Smith's election. See letter of our Washington correspondent Another Commissioner to Yiurinia. A resolu tion has been introduced into the Legislature of Mississippi providing for a Commissioner from that State to Virginia, to confer with her as to the best means to maintain and preserve the rights and in terests of the Southern States against the dangers now impending. Virginia has not et taken action in response to the speech of Col. Meinminger. The Enquirer ur ges in strong terms the importance of that State ac ceding to the proposition of South-Carolina for a Convention of the Southern States. Kansas. Gen. Pomcroy and Mr. Parrott, the latter the delegate from Kansas in the House, arc in Wash ton urging the admission of Kansas as a State under the Wyandott Constitution. Both these persons are candidates for Senator from the embryo State. The question ol the admission of Kansas will no doubt come up soon after the House is organized. Vi?" Hamilton, of Texas, in a speech deliver ed in the House of Representatives a few days since, withdrawing his name as a candidate for Speaker, referred dcspoiidingly to the prospects of preserving the Union, and stated that a bill had passed the Legislature of his State appropriating s2rt,00i) to de fray his expenses and those of his colleague in the event of the lailure of the House to organize. 5f The Washington States of Saturday says : " The vote of yesterday for Mr. Smith for Speaker shows how well-disposed the Democratic members are to make every sacrifice that they can, consistent with honor, to accomplish an organization. The Abolitionists earned an adjournment until Monday by a majority of six. This bides no g-iod." The "Ikrltuf.ssiui.e Conflict." The recent speech of Henry Wilson, one of the Senators from Massachusetts, shows that the spirit of the " irre pressible conflict " is as fierce as ever. Mr. Wilson's speech is quite as full of abolitionism and insult to the South as was Seward's Rochester speech. Massachusetts istaking no step backwards in the bad cause of revolution and disunion. Mr. Clingman replied briefly but with much pow er to several points in Wilson's speech. Wc will j publish his reply to Wilson as soon as we can find j room for it vif Nearly all our space to-day is occupied with theconcluding'portion of Mr. Clingman's speech, the Comptroller's Report, the letter of our Washington correspondent, and the procccedings of public meet ings. The proceedings of Democratic meetings in Johnston, Lincoln, Carteret, Richmond, Duplin, Wilkes and Sampson, shall appear in our next and subsequent issues. Our friend of the Wilmington Journal cor rectly assumes that we have no idea of intentionally misrepresenting him. He will observe that we lack space to-day to notice as fully and explicitly as we wish to do his article of the 2Sth. Ekicson's Caloric Enuixes. Mr. Gorman of the Spirit of the Age, of this City, has in operation ono of Ericson's Caloric Engines, driving his power press. This engine is one of the most extraordinary inventions of the age. It operates by heated air. The cold air is forced over fire, drives the engine, and thus does the work of steam. It is well worth a visit to Mr. Gorman's office to see this engine in operation. Wc have been requested by a Northern "News paper Advertising Agency" to advertise a notice o. Harvard College Law School to the amount of $3. Wc decline to advertise for the Harvard Law School or Harvard College on any terms. We return our thanks to Mr. J. L. Robin son, of Macon County, for a club of twenty subscri bers. This makes forty subscribers received within a month or two from that County. The Eclectic Magazine for February has been received. It contains fine steel engravings of the Duke of Wellington and Queen Victoria. We have not had time to examine the contents. Wc have had the pleasure recently of see ing in the City, William Lander, Esq., Solicitor for the Lincoln District, and Capt John F. Hoke, of Lincoln ton. The c:mmunication of Junaluska No. 1 has been received, and shall appear in our next Death of ax Old Merchant. We announc the decease of Wm. Proctor, in the 80th year of hi age, after a protracted illness. The deceased was : native of York, England, and for a period of nearly sixty years engaged in the hardware trade, and a the time of his death the oldest hardware importc -in our city. Mr. Proctor was always a consisten and- worth member of the Society of Friends, (Oi thodox) and bore a character both in and out of th Society marked for its sterling integrity and unol trusivc merit Haiti more fayer. W S WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. I "Washington Citt, Jan. 27, I860. Days and weeks have passed away, and still the anxious observer can discern no rift in the clouded political sky, giving promise of an early organiza tion of the House. All cUbrLs to reconcile dfierences and secure a union of the conservative elements oi the House against the common enemy have proven failures, and to-day the prospect of electing a pre siding officer is less encouraging than ever. The democratic members thoroughly convinced, after re peated trials, that unaided they can accomplish no thing, have abandoned voting for a regular nominee, and are casting their votes at random until some change manifests itself in the ranks of the South Americans and anti-Lccomptonites to invite a con centration of their strength on some member. There are many who think that Mr. Bocock, who can command tho entire democratic vote, should have been adhered to and never permitted to with draw his name. The democrats, however, in pursu ing this course exhibited their readiness to yield personal preferences and unite on any sound man who could bring to his support more votes than their regular nominee. When Mr. Bocock was nominated there sceuicd a general understanding that the South Americans would cast their votes for him, and thus secure a sound and competent pre siding officer over the head of the fanatical nominee of the republicans. But when his name was pre sented the American party bolted, assigning as a reason that their support of a caucus nominee of the democratic party would be regarded as an aban donment of their party organization. The demo crats, anxious to organize the House, and willing to make sacrifices to that end, at once met thin objec tion and made clear the way by allowing Mr. Bo cock to withdraw Jiis name. Here then was offered the opportunity which the Americans professedly sought for acting with the democracy. Did they avail themselves of it? The record proves they did not After Mr. Bocock's withdrawal, Mr. Bottler, a member of their oicn party, nominated Mr. Mill son, and after repeated ballots it was demonstrated that he could not get one half of the know nothing vote. Again this same party, so intractable, exact ing and insincere, intimated that Mr. Hamilton, of Texas, would be acceptable to them. It was thought that, as he was but little known, had no record against him and wa,s elected over the regular demo cratic nominee in his district, he would prove a sure card. The democrats yielded again, and were again met by a fail-re on the part of the Americans to support this gentleman. Mr. Hamilton, although a gentleman of worth and ability, was not the choice of the democracy, who nought success with a can didate wlio was, by erpvrimre, eminently jit ted to discharge the complicated and difficult duties of the Speakership satisfactorily ; but they readily and cheerfully supported him on the ground of aea lia bility when all other efforts had failed. And he: e I will remark, without any intention to disparage Mr. Hamilton or reflect upon his fitness far this post, that there are numbers of gentlemen whose names appear prominently in connection with the Speakership whoare supported not lor what they have done, but for what they have not not that they occu py an elevated position in the House, and possess com manding influence, but they are little known, and their political reputation being confined to their own districts, little can be said against them. The nega tive man is now the most available, and that will explain the prominent position of some members who, but for this contest, would never have been known to the country. But to return to the state of aflairs in the House. Yesterday, Mr. Hamilton, satisfied that he never could be elected, formally withdrew his name, and the democrats not nominating a member of their party gave scattering votes, of which Bocock receiv ed 54. The know nothings having abandoned Mr. Gilmer, united upon Mr. Smith of N. C, and by the aid of a few democrats ran up his vote to :)7. Mr. Smith's ch.mces of succer-s have In in thoroughly canvassed for tlfe last ten days ami his nomination strongly urged by Ids party, who thought that as he was a new member, had no re cord, ami no political asperities to smooth away, he would be available. But how is his election to be compassed, even giving him the democratic vote? It requires 118 to elect; of this number the republicans have 114, the demo crats !1, the know nothings 2 k. and the anti-Lecompton anti-Administration men . To elect it would be necessary to get the entire democratic r-.nd know nothing vote and three of the nnti-Lecomp-ites. These three votes Mr. Smith ran never get, as these men have been approached on the subject ami peremptorily refused their support It is plain then that Mr. Smith is not available, as his friends urged he was that if the whole vote of the democrats were given him he would still lack three of an elec tion. This being the case, it is expecting quite too much of the democracy that they should go outside their own organization to give a mere complimenta ry vote to any man. I see no promise of an end to this struggle. Tho democrats have made concession after concession without effecting anything; the know nothings hold back an I refuse to aid them, while Tlia 1. Stevens, the mouth piece of the repuli licans, declares tint they will adhere to Sherman "until the crack of doom." In the S.matc they have bien discussing the reso lution of Mr. Douglas instructing the judiciary com mittee to report a bill for the protection of each State and Territory from invasion from other States and Territories, and for the suppression and pun ishment of conspiracies, &c, Ac. The speech of Mr. Douglas on his bill is regarded as a bid for the votes of southern men in the Charleston Conven tion. The Republicans, who claimed him as a con vert to their political faith, are mightily stirred by the position he tikes, and the whole hive arc swarm ing about the littlo giant inflicting some pretty se verc stings. Wilson, of Massachusetts, has got o. his annual oration, not, however, without a dig i i . the ribs fram Senators Clingman, and Davis of Mis sissippi, of so telling a nature as to require another "oration" from Wilson, in an attempt to regain what he had lost by the encounter. Giddings of Ohio, John Brown, Jr., Dr. Howe i Boston, Sanborn of Connecticut, Thad. Hyatt .. New York City, and others had been summoned be fore the Harper's Ferry investigating committee. There is a very pretty quarrel going on just now between Wcndall and Gen. Bowman, which will ul timately evolve some political scandal injurious to all concerned. Wcndall avers that he gave Bowman the " Union" newspaper establishment, $20,000, in consideration of Bowman's securing and turning over to him the Senate printing. After Bowman's election by the Senate he repudiated this alleged bargain, and made arrangements with Jno. C. Rives to execute the work in the Globe office. Tin's arous ed the ire of Wcndall, and gave rise to a difficulty which is now to be settled by the courts. A gov ernment printing office should be established, and then this source of corruption would bo r.ot only removed, but the work executed at a cost of about one-half the rates now paid. I would call the attention of your mercantile readers to the last dodge of knavish speculators on the political condition of the times. Lists of Re publican and anti-Republican northern firms are be ing published for tho avowed benefit of southern purchasers, in order that in buying they may not patronize an abolition house. These lists are unre liable, and I presume the most intense llelferito could, by liberal bribing, easily have his name in serted among those recommended to the southern trade. I do not mean to dictate or even suggest what should be done, but content mj'sclf with say ing, that if no northern house is patronized, and those of your own section are, you will not be cheat ed by these knaves, and will be contributing to build up and advance your own interests and those c your fellow-southerners. Only think, that, sine this Brown foray, in a little village in Virginia about 1,000 souls, the decrease in the sales of north ern goods has been nearly $-3,000 jier month, whih sales of home-made cloths and wares have gone u. to nearly the same figure. " Make a note on 't" lion. W. D. Bishop, Commissioner of Patents, re tires on 1st February, and Ex-Gov. Thomas of Ind , takes his place. Mr. B. retires because his salar (3,000) is inadequate to his support, and his leg! practice is much more remunerative. R. P. S. Since tho above was written another balh ' has been taken, which resulted in the election of W. N. II. Smith, of North-Carolina, but before the vot was announced by the Clerk, the Pennsylvania me who voted for him availed themselves of their privi lege to change their votes, and bolted from Smith t Sherman, thus changing the -aspect of affairs, an preventing an election. Ecery straight out Demi crat toted for Smith. Let me hero invite tho pai ticular attention of your readers to a fact in connct tion with the action of these Pennsylvanians. It has been charged again and again that these men were willing to stick to Gilmer, and that had the Democrats coalesced with them he could have been elected. Not so ; flic Democrats had reason to Lnoie that these men were net acting in good faith, and that as soon as the Democracy showed any disposi-, tion to concentrate on Gilmer, they would fly the track. The same assurances were solemnly given by E. Joy Morris and his Pennsylvania satellites that they would support and adhere to Mr. Smith, if he was voted for by the Democracy. Tho admin is'ration Democrats, and Democrats opposed to the administration, anxious to organize, voted to a man for Smith, and secured his election, when these in sincere and treacherous Pennsylvanians rose one af ter another and changed their votes to Shaman. I have not time to notice this farther at present, but may refer to it in my next letter. To-day the Republicans are holding a caucus, and it is thought by many that Corwin, or Pennington, of N. J., will bo substituted for ShcrmanT Even this will be a triumph. It may be possible that II. Winter Davis, of Maryland, will be taken up by them. It is almost certain that a Speaker will bo elected Monday. If so, I shall tslegraph you. Mail about to close. R. For the Standard. REGULAR MEETING OF TIIE BOARD OF COM MISSIONERS. Raleigh, Jan. 27, 1800. Regular meeting of the Boird of Commissioners held this evening, present, Wm. II. Harrison, Esq., Mayor, Messrs. M. II. Brown, Wm. C. Upehurch, W. R. Richardson, Thos. II. Briggs, W. II. Tucker, Q. Busbec, J. K. Marriott and Joseph Jones, Com missioners. The proceedings of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Mr. Marriott, the Treasurer's salary was fixed at $1,")0.. The Bonds of the following officers were present ed and approved or, viz: Win. C. Upehurch, Esq., Treasurer; J. J. Christophers. Clerk; D. Lewis, Chief Constable ; J. J. Belts, Assistant Constable. A memorial was presented and read from Dr. R. B. Haywood, praying that a lamp be erected at or near the Mayor's residence, was on motion, granted. The resolution offered by Mr. Busbec at the last meeting, was taken up and the following resolution adopted : licxolceJ, That a Committee of one from each Ward be appointed, to inquire into the expediency of opening the boundary streets of the city, or such portions thereof as they shall deem at this time just and right ; and also, the cost's of the same, and that they report at as early a day as they can. Messrs. Busbee, Bi iggs and Upehurch, compose said Committee. The resolution of Mr. Busbee offered at the last meeting respecting tho building of a City Hall, was taken up, and on vote being taken, it was rejected. The Committee appointed on Pumps at the last meeting, reported that it is not expedient to adopt any new system of Pumps, and they herewith sub mit the bids of the different applicants to keep the pumps in order the current year. On motion of Mr. B.isliee, the contract to keep the pumps in order, was given to Mr. John R. Harrison, at his bid ; and on motion of Mr. Marriott it was or dered that Mr. Harrison give bond for the faithful performance of said duties in the sum of $500, and that he forfeit $3 per day after being notified by the proper officer, for every day after five days being out of order. A memorial was received from sundry citizens reading on lli'lsboro' street, in the Western Ward, praying to have put in order said street, and that a liiiiip lie erected on said street Was on motion of Mr. Richardson, ordered that a lamp be erected at or near the corner of Mr. R. S. Tucker's residence. Mr. Wm. Yearby petitioned the Board to refund to him the double tax pai J by him in 1S38. and on motion of Mr. Brown, it was ordered that Mr. Mur ray report the facts in the case at next meeting. On motion of Mr. Clayton, it was ordered that a lamp post be erected at the corner near G. T. Cook's residence on Wilmington street: Provided, the Gas Company run the pipe from Fayetteville street free of charge to the city. On motion of Mr. Richardson, it was ordered that a lamp post be erected at or near the corner of Deaf and Dumb School. On motion of Mr. Upehurch, it was ordered that a lamp post be erected at or near the corner of Mr. D. Royster's workshop, on Hargett street : Provid ed the Company run the pipe down said street freo of charge. On motion of Mr. Busbee, it was ordered that a lamp post be erected at the corner of Mr. W. W. Holden's residence. On motion of Mr. Briggs, it was ordered that a lamp be placed at or near the corner of the Masonic Hall. On motion of Mr. Brown, it was ordered that a bridge be built in the rear of the residence of Mr. Ransom Johnson, on Cabarus street, and that the Commissioners of the Eastern Ward superintend tho building of the same. On motion of Mr. Richardson, it was ordered that a culvert be built on Lane street near the R. & G. R. R. : Provided, that the stone is furnished by the R. R. Company free of charge. The following accounts were presented, and on motion allowed : Wafcrhonse & Bowes for Gas, 8.j W. C. Parker, Watchman, 23 E. M. Roberts, " 31 Duncan Gouch for Stone, 2 00 00 20 20 On motion of Mr. Busbec it was ordered that the officers certify to the correctness of all accounts that may he presented for payment On motion, the lamp lighters were allowed the same compensation for lighting the same until the number of posts arc increased. On motion, the proprietor of the Oak City House M as unanimously recommended to retail spirituous liquors. On motion, it was ordered that Mr. Clayton be authorized to have the Hay Scales put in order, and that the Mayor appoint a Weigh Master, and take his bond for the same. On motion, the Board adjourned. J. J. CHRISTOPHERS, Ckrl: The RiriiiTSriKiT. The Cavalry company formed in Onslow a few days ago resolved, on motion of Col. L. W. Humphrey, to have their uniform made of North-Carolina manufactured cloth. Col Hum phrey is a true Southerner and a most useful citizen. 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ADMINISTRATOR OF THE 9 estate of JOB WRIGHT, dee'd., having settled up said estate agreeably to law. herebv pive notice to the lawful heirs of GEOKGJ5 and FOLLY JACKSON to come for ward and receive their parts of said estate in th time pre scribed by law; nnd any information to their wbertabouts will be thankfully received, by addressing tho subscriber at Pierceville P. O., Cleavelaud county. State of North Carolina. JOHN H. WRIGHT. AdmV. January 01, 1S0O. 9 5tyd. TELEGRAPHED FOR THE STANDARD. Washington, Jan. 30, 1860. Gov. Pennington, black Republican, of New" Jer sey, was within one vote of being Speaker to-day. Biiggs, of New York, announced that he would give that vote when all chance for the electionof Smith has passed. There appears to be no chance for Smith. The Democrats will hold a caucus for a nominee to-night WORKIXGJIEN'S ASSOCIATION. fTIHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OP THE WAKE A County Workwomen's Association will be held in the Court Hotwe, in Raleiirb, on MONDAY MIGHT, 6th of February. A full attendance is desired, as matters of im portance are to be transacted. Several speeches mav be expected. The public are respectfully invited to attend. S. 1L PARRISU. Secy. January SI, 1S60. ' ItT" Register please copy. DEMOCRATIC MEETING IX ALAMANCE. rpUE DEMOCRATS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY ARE , rJ-n"ed to conreue in Ihe Court House in Graham, on SATURDAY, the 3d of March, to appoint delegate to the District and State Conventions, aud lor the truusuctiou of other business. A full attendance is desired. By order of EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, January 27, 1S0. S id COACH-MAKING! T1 HIE SUBSCRIBER WOULD INFORM THE l uunc geuerully, that he has recently taken the "OLD STAND," we'l known by everybody, west of the "Cnpitoi Square," and former.y occupied by WM. F. CLARKE, and is lullv prepared to carry on COACH-MAKING in ail ifs various branches, in the VERY BEST style. . 13?" Trices to Suit the Times. Persons will do well to call and examine for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Repairing doue at the shortest notice, and in the very best manner. JAMES BASHFORD. 5 wtf. Raleigh, Jan. Zl, 18C0. TO COACH-MAKERS. I WISH TO EMPLOY A BODY-MAKER AND A Trimmer, for Cnn-ingcs, Buggies, Ac To those whose work and habits commend them, steady employment and good wages will be given. , . . JAS. BASHFORD. Raleigh, Jan. 31, 18C0. '5 wtf. Covens, Colds, Hoacsexess and Ixflc enza, Irritation-, Soreness, or anv affection I of the Throat CURED, the Hackixo Codch I'll LOXSpapTIOX, Uuoxchitis. WlIOOPlXG fCouoii, Asthma, Catarrh, KELEIVED bv BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, or Cough Lozexgej. "A simple and tlegitnt comVuiathn fur Coccus, Ac." I) r G. F. Bigslow, Bostou. " Incommend their use to Prune Speakeu." Kev. E. U. Cuux, New York. " Must salutary relit f in Bronchitis." Iter. S. SuurBiEU. Morristown, Ohio. " Baiejicial when compelled to speak, svfferinq from Cold." Rev. S. J. P. A.ndersox, St. Louis. " Kffclual in rtnioting Hoareness and Irritation of the Throat, so common tnth Speakers aid Singers.' Prof. M. STACY JOHNSON, LiiGrange. Ga., Teacher of Music, Southern Female College. " Great benefit when taken before nnd after preaching, as tliy prerent J'arsene. J-'rom their jkikI. eftct, I think they will be of permanent adcatiUme to ,." Rev. K. Kowirr, A. M., President Athens College, Tenu. Sold by all Druggists, at 25 cents per box. Also, Brown's Laxative Troches, or Catha-tic Lozenges, for Iyprpio, Indigestion, Constipation, lleadoclte, Ulutus Afecliun, (?. January '-'1, 1S0O. 7 wsw3mos. A GRAND VIRGINIA DISCOVERY. 0ME FOUR MONTHS SINCE, OUR EXCELLENT townsman, Naputali Ezekii-.l, informed us that he had prepared a hair restorer with which he was experi menting upon bis own head, whose top was entirely bald. We saw him two days since, and on the place so bald four months since, u Hue crop of hair has sprang up with a vig orous growth. S. convinced is Mr. Ezekjel of the effica cy of his discovery, that ho has named it " The Infallible Virginia Hair Restorer." Mr. E. is about going into an extensive manufacture of an article which is destined to prove of anxious interest to our bald pated frieuds. From Jiichmoad Enquirer, December Vlth, 1S;"J. This famous article can now be had of the principal Druggists. Those persons who desire a fine bead of hair, have only to use the restorer according to printed direc tions on the bottle. Those who have any doubts of its clh-c-.iev, cm have Ihem removed in a short time, bv using the INFALLIBLE VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER, proving that it i:i!l that it is claimed to be. Wholesale depot for orders, 63 Main Street. N. EZEKIEL. RicnaoxD, Novcrnber 14, 1SS9. I, N. EZEKIEL, take oath on the Holy Bible, that I have been bald for the past 12 vears. and have restored mv hair by using EZEKIEL'S VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER. Naphtali Ezekiel. This day sworn to before me, by Naphtali Ezekiel. Joseph Mayo. Mayor of Richmond. January 16, 1S60. S wAswly. BOOS BINDER & BLANK BOOK MANU FACTURER, RALEIGH, N. C, RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE CITIZENS OF Ralciuh and the viciuity generally, that he will promptly and punctually attend to the binding or iw'r pt)er, Afjgoziiies and I'erUxlieaU of all kinds and in an style, plain or ornamental, on moderate terms. 'December 23, ls-'i'J. 10ii w&swly, NORTH-CAROLINA MILITARY irSTSTXTTJTE, Charlotte, X. C. rftlHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTE WILL JL open on the 1st of MARCH next. Applications fur admission will be received until that time by Maj. D. II. HILL, Sup't N. B. For Further particulars apply for a Circular. December 23, 13M1. iOD wAswtMarchl. HILLSBORO' N. C. MILITARY ACADEMY. THIS ACADEMY WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE plan of the Virginia and South-Carolina Slate Milita ry Institutions. For a Circular address the Superintendent, COL. C. C. TEW, Uillsboro'. N. C. January 23, 1859 6 wAswly. OYSTERS! OYSTERS ! I Received Daily. F a mti tfs srppt.irn iv 'v ottaxtity war. ? ruutcd fresh aud sound, and good measure given, At the OAK CITY HOUSE. Raleiah. Oct. 2fi, 1850. 02 tf. TATE Of NORTH-CAROLINA. CARTE- , RhT COUNTY. Court of Equity, Kail Term, Iko'J. ' Robert Ilsstey and Elizabeth his wife, William L. Turner and Lovev his wife, Delaney Harper, Collin S. Harper, William Y. Harper, Avis U. Harper, William Hastey, Jun., John B Uostey, Julia Ann Uastev. James Q Wills and Eliz i A. his wife, Elizabeth Hastcyj Martin Hastey, Albert Hastev, Mary Jane Hastey, and Sarah Hastey the five last named infants, by their next friend William Hastey, Sen., who sue in behalf of themselves and all others who claim lobe next of kin of William Harper, dee'd., vs. John W. Pelletier, Administrator of William Harper, dee'd. In this case it is referred by the Court to the Clerk and Master, to ascertain aud re iort to the next Terra of this Court who are the next of kin of William Harper, dee'd., late of Carteret county, N. C; and it is further ordered by Ihe Court that publication be made for three months con secutivelr in the N. C. Standard, a newspaper published in the city of Raleigh, and in the Beaufort Journal, a paper published in the town of Beaufort, directing all persons who claim to bo next of kin of said William Harper, dee'd , to come in and make their claims before the Clerk and : Master of this Court, at his office in the town of Beaufort, ; bv the May Term. A. LV. ISf.o, of this Court. "Witness, B. L. Perrv, Clerk and Master of the Court of j Equit? of Carteret county, at Beaufort, this 11th dsy of ! Jauuurv, lb(i). B. L. PERRY, C. M. E. January 20, 1860. (Pr. adr. $12.) 4 w3m. CJTATE Or NORNH-CAROLINA.-COLUM- BUS COUNTY. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, November Term, 1S".9. Thomas M. Smiih, Ex'r. of Bytbel Rouse, dee'd., vs. Asa Rouse. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Piercy Reuse, Anna Jane Rouse, Caroline Rouse, Amy Rouse and Goidsburg Rouse, the next of kin of the said Bytbel House, reside beyond the limits of the State: It is ordered that publication be made in the Raleigh Standard for six weeks, notifying them to appear at the next Term of this Court, then and th?re to see proceedings in this cause, and to make themselves parties to the said issue, if they should think proper so to do. Witness, William M. Baldwin, Clerk of said Court, at office, the second Mondav of November, A. D., 1859. " WM. M. BALDWIN, C. C. C. December 20, 1 So!). (Pr. adv. 5.6i.) 01 wCt. 1 NOTION HOUSE, ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY ENGAGED IN TIIE SOUTHERN TRADE. CUMM1NGS & Coi, Importers nnd Wholesale Dealers in Hosiery, Gloves, and Fancy Goods', NO. 321 MARKET STREET. PHILADELPHIA. CtUMMINGS & CO. ARE NOW RECEIVING THEIR J Spring Stock of FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, Ac, Selected with great care, and with special reference to the Southern Trade, to which the attention of their House has been directed since its establishment. t& The most liberal terms will still be continued to their southern customers .The attention of buyers visitiuff the Northern Market is respectfully solicited to an examination of their stock. January 18, 1SG0. 8 wOt. A CALL FROM LYNN ADAMS'. c OME MEN, BOTH ONE AND ALL-YES, COME to the Il'otl Holism nn hainith strioitf M,i?L-,.t Mm, ,ro where you can find Iron, Steel, Bacon, Lard, Coffee, Sugar, Cheese, halt, Rope, Bugging, Sole Leather, Russelt Upper Leather, Flour, Meal, Corn, Glass, Pnttv, Nails. Spun thread, Heavy Osnuburgs, Brogan Shoes, Stitchdown Shoes, Aoamantiue Candles, Bur Soap, Griml-Stoncs, Cast 1 lows, Shovels, Spades, Knob Locks, Stock Locks, Pad Locks, Patent Balances, Spring Balances, Cofl'ee Mills, Butts and Screws, Shoe Nails, Coffee Kettles, Hook and Eve Hinges, Planes, Ilnud-Saws, Augers, Chisels, Hand Hammers, Chop Hatchets, Log Chains, Trace Chains, Breast Chains, Grind-stone Fixtures, Horse Shoes, Mule Shoes, Wogon-wheel Boxes, Andirons, Castings, Mill-saw Files, Hand-saw Files, Pocket Cutlerv, Table Cutlery, Scissors, Shears, Steel Pens, Pins and Needles, Lead Pen cils, and many other things of this kind loo tedious to men tion. I part:cuiarly call the attention of my friends and. customers to my stock of LROGAN BOOTS AND SHOES. 1 offer the above named Goods as cheap as they can be sold by any one who sells r.iy kind of Uoods 1 return my grateful that ks to the public for the liberal patronage received from Uu-m for the last 20 years, and wish to merit a coutmuunce of the same. LYNN ADAMS. Raleigh, N. C, Oct. 1, 1850. 40 w6m. P. S. I will take all kinds of country produce in ex change for Goods. I should like to buy iiu.uOO or 25,000 pounds dry Hides. L. A. FOR SALE OR RENT. T1IIE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING BOUGHT TIIE large Brick Hotel formerly occupied by Jeremiah Pigzott, now offer it for Sale or" Rent, on accommodating terms. It is one of the largest and best buildings in tho State 100 feet by 4-1, four stories high large dining-room, and in every way constructed so as to be one of the best arranged buildings for a lirst class Hotel that we kuow of in the State. All the work is done in the most permanent manner, covered with tin ; located immediately opposite ihe Depot on the N. C. Railroad, in Ihe tow'u of High Point. . p The healthfulncss of Ihe place is generally known. It is a very pleasant place for the health and the pleasure seek ers to spend Ibeir summer months. Any person wishing the property would do well to mako early application, as some early disposition will be made of it. Also a tract of 500 acres of excellent faming land with good improvements, 1;3' miles from High Point, formerly occupied by Jeremiah Piggott. W. SHEEK. JOHN CARTES. JONATHAN P. WINSLOW. January lil, ISflO S w3t. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. A NEAT COTTAGE WITH FIVE WELL-ARRANG-ed rooms of good size, together with necessary out buildings, good Burn and Stables, handsomely located in the town of L-.'Uishurg, with two und one-quarter acres of land attached, and a most excellent well of water; said premises are situalvd near Ihe Female College square, fronting the main street. I also offer a tract of land, known as the lands of Dr. Hamilton Taylor, dee'd., containing eight hundred and eight acres, lying on the Raleigh aud Gaston Railroad, near Wake Forest College, adjoining the lands of James Alston, Wm. Freeman, Mitchell and others. The improvements are fair, Ihe dwelling consisting of four rooms 20 feet square, with convenient out-houses. Tho said premises has on it some very rich bottom lauds on the waters of Lit tle river, many branches and springs. The larger part of the land is the natural growth, and well adapted to Corn, Wheat, Tobacco aud Cotton. It has also a good Orchard of Apple and Peach trees, and a nice Vineyard of Seupper nong Grapes. I will sell the above land", or half of it, to suit those wishing to purchase, npon reasonable terms. During my absence, Mr. Jessy Davis will show the land to those wishing to purchase, as he will be alwavs found on the premises. Mr. James, Wm. or Richard Yarborough will show my Lot in Louisburg to any person wishing to purchase, when I am absent. JNO. H. BRODIE. July 20, 1SSD. SI wtf. PLANTATION AND NEGROES FOR SALE IN SOUTH-WESTERN GEORGIA. TIIE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY HAS been placed in my bands for sale, by one of the most successful Cotton Planters in South-Western Georgia, who desires a change of residence and occupation : Three open and highly improved PLANTATIONS, situ ated in the heart of the "" Lime Belt," convenient to Rail road ; Oue containing 5,-WO Acres; Oue containing 1,750 Acres; aud One containing 1,250 Acres; Together with all of the Stock conplete, Planting Uten sils, und an abundant supply of Provisions. Also, seventy experienced and A No. 1, Cotton making NEGROES, the most of whom are working hands, will be sold with the Plantations if desired, but not separately. Terms as follows can be made: A small amount of cah, and the balance iu instalments of one, two, three and four years, well secured, with interest payable annually. Persons wishing to see the property will please notify me a few days belore visiting the country, that 1 may be at home on their arrival. For further particulars address me al "Bond's Mills," Bakor county, Georgia. W. W. CHEEVER. May 9, iW9. 19 wtf. LAND FOR SALE. AVING DETERMINED TO REMOVE TO FLORI- da, I offer for sale my plantation situated about half a mile west of Hilliard.ston, in the county of Nash, contain ing three hundred and sixty acres, about one-third of which is in original forest ; also, there are some thirty or forty acres of superior swamp land. A portion of the re mainder is in a fair state of cultivation, and is well adapt ed to the growth of Corn, Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat, Oats, Ax., Ice; and for the location it lies well for improving, for whfeli there is an abundance of excellent materials. The improvements consist of a Dwelling House of f mr comlortablc rooms and all necessary out-houses, eligibly situated on the main road leading from Hilliardslou to Lou isburg. To those wishing to engage in the mercantile bu siness, with a small farm, this place oSers mauy induce ments. The neighborhood is proverbially healthy, moral and in telligent. Any information concerning the above can be obtained by addressing B. I). Mann, at BattWboro', N. C, who is legally authorized to sell and convey title. N. P. DRAKE. January 10, 1SC0. 3 wtds. NOTICE. HAVING LEGAL AUTHORITY TO SELL THE above described tract of land, 1 will sell the same on TUESDAY, the 13th day of February r.exJ, in the town of Nashville, f if not sold privalely before the day) to the highest bidder. Teruis made kuown on the any of sale. B. D. MANN. January 13, Ififi-'i. 3 wtds. A SELECT ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL ! Mt. Verxon Springs, Chatua Co., N. C. THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING BEEN ENGAGED IN the instruction of youth for several years, and for the last four Principal of the Malp Department of Mt. Vernon Seminary, will open on the 2d MONDAY in January n se lect school for boys aud young men at this place. The Springs are justly celebrated for their medicinal properties, and the heailht'uhiess of Ibis place is well known. It is removed from inducements to vice and scenes of dissipa tion. Young men can here pursue an English and Scientific course of studies and be prepared for tbc business of life, while those who wish can be prepared for the University or Wake Forest College. Terms Per Session: For English Studies, from $5 00 to $'.5 CO Latin, 15 00 Latin and Greek, 20 00 Agricultural Chemistry, (Extra,) 2 00 Incidental Expenses, 75 It is very desirable for all to be punctual, though pupils will be received at any time; and aft cr two weeks from the opening of the sof-sioa will bo charged from time of en trance till close of session, and no deductions unless in cases of protracted illness. One half tuition parable in advance. Good Board can be obtained in the village and neighborhood at from $t 50 to t s per month, including washing, lights, Ac, and a few cau obtain board with the subscriber. For further particular address R. P. JONES, Prin G'oldstoD, Chatham countv, N. C. January fi, 1S0. 2 w3t. JERSEY SETTLEMENT LAND FOR SALE. I OFFER FOR SALE 440 ACRES OF THE BEST Jersey Land, lying on both sides of the North-Carolina Kailroad,"bet ween 'the two Pott's Creek Bridges, and ex tending to the Yadkia river. The soil is of the very best qualitv throughout, with near 40 acres of first aud second river bottom. There is a beautiful building site, with a well of superior water in a beautiful grove, elevated and near a public road. The soil is of the best quality for To baco. Cotton and all the cereals. Its fine location and ex cellency of soil makes it most desirable place for a first rate farm. It adjoins my main farm, and is only separated by a creek. Persons are invited to view the premises, and; to call on my sod, who lives near by. r iOVT Lexington, N. C, Jan. 1, l'CO. 8 w.