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Vol. XXIV. No. 33.
RALE IGH, NORTH-CAROLINA. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 18. 1858.
Whole Number 1248.
THE
lortji-Caralina Mmhxb
IflLLlAM W. HOLDEN,
Editor and Proprietor.
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RALEIGH. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1858.
HOLDEN & WILSON, Stats Printkrs,
AND
AUTHORIZED PUBLISHERS OF THE LAWS OF THB UNITED STATES
The Result.
From the returns received, more than two-third?
of the State, we think Judge Ellis's majority will
reach 17,000 probably more. In the Legislature
we shall have a majority of from fifty to fifty-five
on joint ballot. Where is " Distribution ?" Where
is the Register' candidate ? a candidate forced, so
far as the Register could force him, upon the opposi
tion. What does the Register think of " Independ
ent" gubernatorial candidates in general, and of
Mr. McRae in particular? And, especially, what
does it think of " Independent Distribution " candi
dates? Where ts Venable? the man that was to
pull off his coat and roll up his sleeves for McRae.
Where is Linn B., the special protege of the Register,
and the man that swore Johnston must elect him?
" Like the baseless fabric of a dream,"
the fabrications of the Register and the hopes of
disorganizes, distributionists and Know-Nothing'
Whig-American-Repubican-Samiles, have gone
" Glimmering through the vale of things that were,"
A political tail, without body or head.
What are the cogitations of the Elizabeth City
Sentinel, the Greensboro' Patriot, the Asheville
Spectator, &c. ? Will not their pale ghosts hover
around the Register office, pointing their skinny
fingers at Mr. Syme, and utter in sepulchral tones
the startling words, " We told you so ?"
Col. Walter L. Steele.
It is with much pleasure that we announce the
election of Col. Steele from the senatorial district of
Robeson and Richmond. He carries Robeson by
20-1 rotes, and Richmond by 40, making his whole
majority 244, and this in a district heretofore regar
ded as hopelessly opposed to Democracy. For the
first time in many years Richmond county gives a
Democrat a majority. This is the county in which
Col. Steele resides, and the vote shows in what esti
mation he is held at home. The people of the dis
trict have honored themselves in honoring such a
man. At his own box be led his opponent 88 votes,
while McRae beat Ellis 5 votes.
We learn that Col. Steele denounced distribution
throughout the districts an infamous humbug, and
appealed to all to sustain the Democratic party, as
the only means to secure the rights ana. preserve the
honor of the South. His triumph shows that his
appeal was not in vain ; and the heavy gain for Ellis
in the same counties demonstrates the power of such
an appeal. Gen. Dockery did all he could to defeat
Col. S., and has doubtless groaned in the spirit that
his efforts were so ineffectual. The election of Col.
S. is a Democratic gain.
Hon. A W. Tenable.
We learn that Mr. Venable made a speech at Ox
ford a few days ago, (to vent his spleen, we presume,
for his signal overthrow in Granville,) in which he
abused "Ilolden" an abuse, by the way, which
seems to be the whole stock in-trade of broken down
political hacks and petifogging aspirants, who have
neither sense enough to entitle them to henois, nor
honor enough t seek distinction upon their own
merits. Meanwhile, Holden was enjoying the sea
breezes of Beaufort, and feeling pleasant generally,
conscious that be has reached a position in which
he may well despise the ravings of senseless black
guard?, the tirades of demagogues, and the slanders
of old political fossils in general.
Just before Ilolden left, however, he drew a pic
ture which entitles him to a high rank among the
old masters. It is a picture of that extinguished
personage, A. W. Venable. and it will eo down to
posterity as a true likeness. It is so true, so life
like, that we re-produce it, confident that it will be
recognized and applauded by all who know the orig
inal. Here it is:
" Some neonlp. crow wnroa aft thev prow older.
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age, instead of diminishing, appears only to increase
wieir vanity, their ambition; and their evil passions,
Mr. venable furnishes a repulsive example in this
respect. Faithless to his Dartv. a deserter of his
principles, a pretended friend to Mr. Buchanan, bat
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cuuy nis enemy, justly consigned by tne people to
private life, he yet linger upon the stage, ridiculed
or his garrulity, avoided for his assurance and his
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'unity, distrusted even by those who use bim, and
detested by all true men as the embodiment of what
soever is unreliable, and arrogant, and offensive, and
selfish in public life. The people of Granville his
own neighbors have no doubt ere this put the seal
of their condemnation upon him, and buried bim
forty fathoms down amid the decaying fossils of the
Past May be rest in peace."
Superior Courts.
Arrangement by the Judges for the Fall Circuit :
Edenton Circuit Judee Shenherd.
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Hillsboro'
Wilmington
Salisbury
Mountain
Dick.
Caldwell.
Heath.
Saunders.
Manly.
Bailey.
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ELECTION RETURNS.
Richmond..
O. H. Dockery, K. N., elected to the Commons
without opposition. Senate, Steele, D., 480, Alford,
E. N., 890.
Rockingham.
Col.'G. D. Boyd, D., elected to the Senate without
opposition vote 1280. Commons, Settle, D., 1220,
Simpson, D., 1155. Roberts, D., Sheriff.
Anson.
Jas. A. Leak and A. J. Dargan, K. N's, elected to
the Commons. Senate, Walkup, K. N., 777, Med
ley, D., 855.
Buncombe.
Senate, Yancey, D., 713, Edney, D., 496, Henry,
K. N., 484. Commons, Baird, D., 930, Gudger, K.
N., 711. Young elected Sheriff over Hampton, in
cumbent. For Congressman, Vance, K. N., 918,
Avery, D., 751.
Henderson.
Ripley, D., elected in the Commons. A gain.
Senate, Edney, D., 748, Yancey, D., 200. Aldridge
re-elected Sheriff. Congress, Vance 853, Avery 414.
Gates.
R. Gatling, Jr., D., elected in the Commons over
Morgan, Op., by 81 majority. Eure, K. N., Sheriff
over Hill, D., by 8 votes.
Person.
Senate, Cunningham, D., 843. No opposition.
Commons, Hester, D., 662. Smith, D., elected
Sheriff.
Gaston.
Commons, Regan, ind. Democrat, beats McKee,
D., by a vote of 503 to 456. Sheriff, Lusk 527,
Froneberger 485. Senate, Reinhardt, D., 820.
Cleaveland.
A. G. Waters and G. Dickson, Democrats, elected
Commoners. Poll: Waters 686, Dickson 671, Blan
ton 469, Wright 380, Holland 242, Ware 219, Nich
olson 164, Poston 39. For the Senate, Mills, D.,
1038, Logan, Whig, 336
Union.
Senate, Walkup, K. N, 505, Medley, D., 694.
Commons, Wilson, D., elected. Vote: Wilson, D.,
742, Timmons, D., 244, Huntley, D., 111. Austin
re-elected Sheriff.
Iredell.
Senate, Carmichael, Whig, 1173, Jas. B. Gordon,
D., 139. Commons, Simonton and Gaither, Whigs,
elected. Poll : Simonton 1126, Gaither 1075, Trout
man 342, Davis 122, Thomas 19, Mellon 304.
Onslow.
Senate, L. W. Humphrey, D., 599, B. M. Barry,
DisL, 256. Commons, Jas. II. Foy, D., 550, Sand
lin, D., 338. Foy elected. Sheriff, W. D. Hum
phrey, D., 503, Thompson, Whig, 378.
Stokes.
Senate, J. J. Martin, D., 847. No opposition.
Commons, J. F. Hill, Democrat, 714, King, Op., 528.
Sheriff, Jno. Martin 650, Woody 614.
Haywood.
Congress, Avery, D., 405, Vance, K. N., 321.
Senate, W. H. Thomas 617, Roland 34. Commons,
Dr. S. L. Lov.e, 578 no opposition, and very few
scattering votes.
Ashe.
Senate, Dobson, D., has a majority of 134 over
Bryant, K. N. Allen Gentry elected in the Com
mons over Hartsog by 71 majority. Reeves, D.,
elected Sheriff over Carson, Whig, by 29 majority.
Surry.
Senate, Dobson, D., 1027, Bryant, K. N., 465.
Commons, R. E. Reeves, D., 800, Waugh, Op., 535.
Haymore elected Sheriff. A friend writes: "You
will perceive that for Governor Surry has gained
over 200 for Ellis, and for Dobson over 800 : and
this after all the fire-brands that could be thrown to
disturb the organization of the Democracy. The
regular nominees had a severe and laborious contest,
but they have acquitted themselves well, and all
come out of the contest with increased majorities.
Three cheers for the gallant Reeves and his expung
ing resolutions.'" With all our heart we say, Amen.
Jones.
Senate, Ward, D., 264, Scott, K. N., 159. Com
mons, Cox, D., 249, Hyman, K. N., 181. Nether
cott, D., elected Sheriff over Daniel, K. N.. by 136
majority.
McDowell.
For Congress, Avery 425, Vance 400. Senate,
Dickson, D., 470, Miller, K. N., 839. Commons,
Hiegins. D.. 505. Halvburton. K. N.. 303. Glass
re-elected sheriff without opposition.
Yancy.
For Congress, Avery, 483, VafTce, 506. Senate,
Yancy, D., 720, Edney, D., 286, Henry, K. N., 152
Commons, Tbos. Byrd, D., 553, Garland, D., 326,
Stuart, 302. Byrd elected. Sheriff, Ray, D., 657,
Wiseman', D., 496.
Council of State.
The Council of State, according to request of the
Governor, convened in this City on Wednesday last,
the 11th instant. Present, Capt. John Walker,
President, Dr. G. C. Marchant, Col. N. M. Long, Dr.
D. G. W. Ward and W. D. Bethel, Esq.
The Council was convened for the purpose of fill
ing the vacancies on the Superior court bench occa
sioned by the resignations of Judges Ellis and Per
son. The following gentlemen. were appointed :
1st Circuit R. R. Heath, Esq., of Edenton.
. 5th Circuit Jesse G. Shepherd, Esq., of Fay-
etteville.
These are excellent appointments, and will give
general satisfaction. Both gentlemen are able law
yers, of urbane manners and irreproachable char
acters.
The resignation of A. A. McKay, of Sampson, one
of the Council, was received, and Patrick Murphy,
Esq., of the same county, was elected in his place.
A Correction. It is with much pleasure that we
learn we were in error in classing the Commoners
elect from Rutherford county among the opposition.
We are informed that they are Democrats, though
they were elected over the Democratic nominees.
This was what led us into the error an error we
take much pleasure in correcting, as an act of jus
tice to the gentlemen themselves, and as gratifying
to our own feelings. "
EnoRCOMRB. The vote of Edgecombe has hereto
fore been published at 871 for Ellis, 108 for McRae.
The portion of Wilson county which votes with
Edgecombe was not embraced in the above calcula
tion. We publish the correct vote in tur table,
which is, Ellis 1400, McRae 193.
The majority for Dr.
Ladson A. Mills, the
Democratic candidate in the Senatorial district com-
.posed of Rutherford, Polk and Cleaveland counties,
is 854.
The Register Mr. Miller. '
The RegisterStlW vents its spleen on Mr. Miller.
No wonder. Some little allowance should be made
for its spiteful temper. It can't help it. The result
of the election, so signally disastrous to its spavined
hobby and him who rode it, is enough to make, one
fret and fume. But the Register's misfortunes, dres
sed off by its ill temper, constitute no excuse for
that malevolence, under the influence of which it
would misrepresent facts to depreciate others. When
it says, that in places where Mr. Miller was be6t
known his speeches told powerfully in favor of Mr.
McRae," it is but rendering itself ridiculous. Mr.
Miller made but one speech out of this Congressional
districtin Halifax. That County voted for Ellis by
300 majority, being a gain on Bragg's majority of
about 150. The friends of Mr. McRae boasted that
they would reduce the majority in this County sev
eral hundred, yet they were beaten 881 majority,
being a gain on Bragg's majority of 886 votes I
They were also to gain for McRae in this district up
wards of one thousand votes, that being the fruit
they expected from the huculean labors of Venable,
Cannady, Arrington, Linn B. & Co., but the people
Were true to themselves and their ancient faith and
gave a majority of over 3,000 for Ellis !
Linn B., Ena., bragged lustily that he himself
would be elected with all ease, and that be would
carry " his friend Duncan " through the contest in
Johnston with flying colors, giving him a magnificent
majority, but not only was the dashing ' suburban '
chevalier unhorsed in the conflict, and his back
covered with wounds received in an ignominious and
timely flight, but the glorious Democracy of that
County distributed a defeat to 4 his friend" to the
tune of 200 majority !
If the Register finds any thing in all this to justify
its spiteful depreciation of Mr. Miller, it is welcome.
If this is what it means by " his speeches telling
powerfully in favor of Mr. McRae," he, " my friend
Duncan," might well complain of his organ, for
making such cruel sport over his misfortunes. He
has good reason to exclaim. " Save me from mv
friends I"
But the Register has really discovered that Mr.
Miller was " of no force." none whatever, when he
was a Whig, that all his labors were worthless, and
brought defeat on his.party ! If this be so, then did
the Whig press indulge in some tall deception. But
such efforts to injure a man because he would not
follow the Quixotic career of the Register, and aban
don his duty to his country at the behest of party,
will receive the condemnation they deserve at the
bands of fair minded people. The railing and wrath
of the Register will hurt no one. Let it distil its
poison. The weather is hot and the elections are
against it ! It will cool off after a while and become
a little more charitable. Lome, neighbor I set a
good -big water melon and eat it They are cheap
and plentiful.
Deep River Commission.
The commissioners appointed by the General
Government to examine the Deep River country, in
Chatham county, with a view to its eligibility as a
site for a national foundry, are now on the ground
in discharge of that duty. Thecommission consists
of Capt. Charles Wilkes, S. M. Pook. Dan'l. B.
Martin and H. Hunt.
We have received the following letter from Prof.
Emmons, State Geologist, who is now engaged in
his laboratory in Albany, N. Y. We regret, as he
does, that be was not informed of the time the com
missioners would be here, that be might have been
with them and given them bis valuable aid :
Albany, August 9, 1858.
Editors of the Standard:
Gentlemen: I am exceedingly disappointed that
I had not have heard of the appointment of the
commission relative to the Deep River Foundry in
season to have accompanied it to the field. I sup
posed that the matter had taken such a turn during
the last days or tbe session, that no commission
could be appointed, andt had not the least expecta
tion of bearing more from this matter, till the next
session of Congress, if at all. I am sorry that I
could not be there. I am well acquainted with
Commodore Wilkes, who I am just now told is one
of the commission. Still I do not know that my
presence would alter the state of the question. I
would like, however, to be able to make my report
appear to be a Jailhful statement of the advantages
of tbe location for the purpose named or proposed.
It is now the 9th, and I am informed the commis
sioners left Washington on the 4th, so I can't possi
bly get there in season to be of use in this matter.
I leave in a few days for ci. (J.
Most truly yours,
E. EMMONS.
Tbe last Register is something of a curiosi
ty. It argues earnestly, and we may say success
fully, to prove that Mr. McRae would have been
elected if he had got enough votes ; and also that the
opposition would have had a majority in the next
Legislature if it could have succeeded in "electing a
sufficient number of members. Good for the Re
gi&ter. It bits tbe nail on the head every now and
then and these are its "happy hits."
Messrs. Brooks and Clay.
Having heretofore published Mr. Brooks' card
concerning the personal difficulty between himself
and Mr. J. H. Clay, we have felt bound, in justice.
to publish Mr. Clay's reply, which will be found in
this paper. At the request of Mr. Brooks we pub
lished his card ; and at the request of Mr. Clay we
publish his.
Dry Times. The weather remains remarkably
hot and dry, though we are glad to learn there have
been refreshing showers in some portions of this and
adjoining counties. Tbe corn and cotton crops are
suffering greatly, and unless we have rain soon they
will be cut short Indeed, they have already sus
tained serious injury.
P. S. Since writing the above we have had a
refreshing shower, but the ground is not wet much.
" Tbe Standard makes a mistake in classing Mr.
Turner as a Know Nothing. Though nominated by
tbat party two years ago, he never was a member ;
and both then and now, and always, declared himself
to be a Whig, and nothing but a Whig." HiUs
loro Recorder.
Glad to bear it think better of Mr. Turner have
some hopes of him yet ; though we see little differ
ence between eating the d 1 and drinking his broth.
Mail Agents. We learn that an arrangement has
been made by tbe P. O. Department at Washington,
by which Messrs. McGowan and Wbitaker, mail
agents on the Raleigh and Gaston railroad, and Mr.
Ashton, mail agent jon tbe Seaboard and Roanoke
railroad, will run through from Raleigh to Ports
mouth, Va. This arrangement is a very good one,
and will suit tbe convenience of the three gentlemen
oamed three efficient officers and deserving men.
The Mountain District.
The Salisbury Banner of Wednesday last contains
the following:
"Just before going to press, the following letter
was placed in our hands :
Mobganton, Aug. 9tb, 1858.
Dear Sir: Below you will find bad news for De
mocracy.
Buncombe,
171 maj. for Vance, K. N.
Henderson,
Madison,
Yancey,
Rutherford,
Caldwell,
McDowell,
Burke,
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Vance is elected by at least 2,500 votes.
Miller beats Dickson in this district 231.
Caldwell beats Pearson in this county, 71.
Gen. B. M. Edney is elected to the Senate in the
Buncombe district.
With the exception of the Congressional vote-the
Democrats make gains in all of the counties west of
the Ridge as far as heard from.
Ellis gains on Bragg's vote, except in this county,
Caldwell and Rutherford.
Glen Anna Female Seminary. We have received
a catalogue of this School for the past year, from
which it appears the number of pupils in attendance
was 178. This Seminary is beautifully located on
tbe N. C. Railroad, at Thomasville, and now ranks
among the first class schools of its kind. The loca
tion is healthy, easy of access, and tbe terms very
moderate, the cost of board and tuition, English
course, being only $43 per session of twenty-one
weeks. For any particulars concerning the Institu
tion address J. W. Thomas, Esq., President.
" The Legislature. As was to have been antici
pated, and, indeed as the Democratic papers pre
dicted, the main effort of the opposition has been
directed to tbe Legislature, and, from various causes,
all being summed up in Democratic divisions about
men, they have obtained a partial success, so far as
being able to make some gains goes. These gains
may decrease the Democratic majority in the com
ing Legislature to more manageable proportions, but
they will fail to make any impression, or to offer one
ray of nope to the anxious aspirants after Senatorial
honors. O, Father Abraham, Father Abraham, sur
named Venable, but you have brought your pigs to
a bad market. Father Abraham, you have sold
yourself cheap, and. have not got the money. And
you, companions in affliction, Messrs. Amngton,
McRae and Sanders Lnn B. Sanders, we sort of
feel bad for you, but it serves you right, you ought
to have had better luck and been better Democrats.
Woe is me, Alhama !" Wil. Journal.
Verily tbe foot of the disorganizer slides on slip
pery places, and brings the head low even to the
bottom, as father Abraham, Arrington, McRae, Linn
B. and others can testify.
Hard Hit. The Baltimore Clipper, an original
K. N. paper, makes the following hard hit at " In
dependents." The Clipper clips its brother RegUler
somewhat :
An Independent Candidate. There is no delu
sion in political life equal to the resort of defeated
demagogues, in bringing forth an independent can
didate at those peculia perriods when their party is
in a hopeless minority. During such seasons and
thenonly they get fully convinced of the necesity of
seperating city 'officers and party, and in the
event other trick being a successful one, some victim
is selected to bo pulled and torn by irval factions
dissppointed wire-pullers, damned ingratitude by
each side, and when the brief term of office expires,
the used tool retires unappreciated and unregretted
(even if he honestly strove to do bis duty), by those
his very election secured patronage to. In the whole
history of popular elections, these creatures have
never been honored by a re-election. They may
in some cases have accomplished their purposes by
breaking down a party to which they had hitherto
professed fealty, and 5oisted a set of vampires on
the community, the outcasts of both political assoc
iations, but they universally have been looked upon
as traitors to each faction to whom their elevation
was due, and have retired unwept and unsung to
tbe merited oblivion of private life with far less
character than when they emerged from it
63P We learn that A. II. Curran, U. S. Deputy
Marshal, died at Elizabeth City, in this State, on the
7th instant He bad been in feeble health for some
time.
" Holden is 'some' on snakes."--Jfifron Chronicle.
Evan 8 ought to know.
Good Advice Disregarded. The following ex
tract, italics and all are taken from a letter written
at the National Observatory, Washington, on the
28th of March, 1857, to the Atlantic Telegraph
Company, upon the best time for laying tbe cable,
and which bas happily proved to be tbe very best:
"Nevertheless, tbe enterprise upon which you
are engaged is an important one. Good weather for
it is very desirable, nay, almost indispensable; and
these barometic anomalies are suggestive. Perhaps
it would be wise for the steamers not to join cables
until after tbe 20th of July. I thing between that
time and the 10th of August tbe state of both 6ea
and air is usually in tbe most favorable condition
possible; and that is the time which my investiga
tions indicate as the most favorable for laying down
the wire. I recommend it, and wish you good luck.
Yours,
N. F. MAURY."
LAYING THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
MR. FIELD S LOO OF THE EXPEDITION.
The Niagara arrived at tbe rendezvous on the 23d
of July, the Valorous on the 26th, the Gorgon on
the 27th, and the Agamemnon on the 28th. The
splice was made on the afternoon of the 29th. At
7.45, evening, the signal from the Agamemnon
ceased and electricians reported a want of continuity
in the cable, but insulation perfect Kept on paying
out end t 11.80, p. m., tbe Niagara again received
perfect signals from tbe Agamemnon.
July 80. Distance run 89 miles; paid out 131
miles. Depth of water 1,552 to 1,975 fathoms.
July 81. Distance run 137 toiles ; paid out 159
miles. Depth 1,657 to 2,200 fathoms.
August 1. Distance run 145 miles; paid out 164.
miles. Depth 1,952 to 2,400 ratnoms.
Aogost 2. Distance 154 miles; paid out 177;
depth 1,600 to S,8Q0 fathoms ; tbe Niagara getting
light and rolling much ; not considered safe to carry
sail to steady tbe ship, for in case of accident it
might be necessary to atop the ship as soon as pos
sible. At 8.88 this morning imperfect isulation de
tected in sending and receiving signals, but ail right
again at 8.40 ; the fault was discovered to be in the
ward-room, or in about 60 miles from the lower end
of tbe cable, which was cut out and taken out of the
circuit
August 8. Distance run 147 miles; paid out 161
miles. Depth 740 to 1,820 fathoms. At 11.15,
forenoon, received a signal from the Agamemnon
that she had paid out 780 miles. At 9 o'clock, even
ing, received a signal that the Agamemnon was in
200 fathoms water. At 10 o'clock, evening, the
Niagara was in the same depth.
AuguBt 4. Distance, run 146 miles; paid out
154. Depth under 200 fathoms, liade land at the
entrance of Trinity Bay at 8 a. m.
Aozust 5. 1.45. morning. Anchored in tne bay.
Distance run, 64 miles. Paid out, 71. Total paid
out, 1,016 miles. Distance, 889 miles. At S o'
clock, a. mn landed and informed the telegraphers
that the fleet had arrived. At 2.45, morning, re
ceived a signal from tbe Agamemnon that she had
paid out l.oio miles or cable. At 5.15, morning,
the cable was landed from tbe Niagara.
At six o clock tbe end of the cable was earned to
the telegraph house, where a strong current was
received from the other side of tbe At'antic Cap
tain Hudson then read prayer and gave thanks to
uod for tne successful termination of the enterprise;
after which he made some appropriate remarks.
At one o clock, p. m., the Gorgon fired a royal sa
lute, or twenty one guns.
August 6 Have been receiving strong electric
signals from Valentia Bay all day.
Note. Have landed here in the woods, and until
the itstruments are ready and perfectly adjusted
communications cannot pass between the two conti
nents, but the electric currents pass freely.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TBS PRESIDENT.
a a . a v
r A leiegrapnic aespatcn irom lieuiora springs says
that on Friday last a large crowd assembled there
to congratulate President Buchanan on tbe success
of tbe telegraphic cable. It was estimated that fif
teen hundreed persons were present The news of
tne arrival or tne Agamemnon and tbe -successful
landing of the two ends of the cable caused much
satisfaction.
During the afternoon the following reply to the
President's despatch was received from Mr. Field :
Trinity Bay, August 7. To his excellency James
Buchanan, President of tha United States, Bedford
Springs : Your telegraphic despatch has been re
ceived We landed here in a wilderness, and until
the telegraph instruments are all perfectly adjusted
no message can be received over the cable. You
shall have the earliest intimation, but some days
may elapse before all is effected. The first message
from Europe shall be from tbe Queen to yourself,
and the first from America to England your reply.
With great respect, very truly your friend,
CYRUS W. FIELD.
captain hudson to the secretary of the navy.
Steam Frigate Niagara, )
Trinity Bay, August 8, 1858. J
Sir: We landed one and a quarter miles of the
Atlantic cable at 6, a. m , on Thursday, tbe 5th.
The electricians report the insulation and continuity
perfect and are busily engaged in preparing tbe
battery for the reception of Queen Victoria's mes
sage to President Buchanan. The Niagara is fog
bound, and was to have started this morning for
New York, stopping on the way at St John's for
coal. The officers and crew are all well. The Aga
memnon bas safely landed her end of the cable.
liespectfuliy, your ob t serv t.
W. L. HUDSON, Captain.
Hon. I. Toccey, Washington.
the latest from mr. field.
Trinity Bay, August 8. 1858.
To the Associated Press, New York:
Pray excuse what you may have thought neglect
on my part in not giving more particulars about the
laying of the cable, but I have hardly had time to
eat drink, or sleep.
Mr. McKay, the superintendent of tbe New York
and Newfoundland telegraph line, has been working
day and night to get everything ready. The people
here seem to nave bad IitUe faith in tbe cable 8 ar
riving, and had made very slight preparation for re
ceiving it
The end of the Atlantic cable vat landed on the
Irinh shore from the Niagara on the 5th of August,
1857, and the other end from the same vessel on the
5th of August, 1858. The heavy shore end laid
from alentia by the Niagara last year still remains,
and wan to be rpliced on to tbe main cable, so tbat
both ends of the cable have been actually laid by
tbe Niagara.
The telegraph Beet sailed from Fly month on tbe
experimental trip on the 29th of May. The cable
was broken at tbe stern of the Agamemnon on the
first attempt to lay It on the 29th of June; and the
splice in mid-ocean on the last and successful attempt
on tbe 29ih of July.
Hoping to soon see you, I remain, very truly.
your friend, CYRUS W. FIELD.
Further Intelligence from the Cablb.
Trinity Bay, August 9. The steamships Niagara,
Gorgon, and Porcupine left this morning for St
Johns, N. F., having duly performed their great
mission ; after coaling at St Johns, these vessels
will proceed to their respective destinations.
New York, August 9. We understand that the
recording instruments and various apparatus for
transmitting intelligence over the ocean cable are in
such a state of forwardness as to insure tbe early
opening of the line for business. It is understood
that the transmission of the Queen's and President's
first message through tbe cable will take place early
in the afternoon, and probably in tbe course of the
present week. Instantly after the transmission of
the President's reply, the two communications will,
by consent of the President, and through the co
operation of tbe managers and employees of the
telegraph 1ncs of the country, be made public from
Newfoundland to Texas and from Quebec to the
boundary of civilization in the Northwest
We have also assurance from all points that so
soon as the Queen's and President's messages are re
ceived, there will be public and private demonstra
tions of joy by ringing of bells, firing of salutes, eta
etc., in every city, town, and village throughout the
whole country.
It is understood tbat Mr. field will cause notice
to be given in advance of tbe day when tbe hrst
messages will be transmitted through the cable.
Atlantic Telegraphic Cable
St. Johns. Aug. 10. A despatch from Cyrus W.
Field at Trinity Bay, dated this morning says, that
everything in connection with the Atlantic Telegraph
is progressing satisfactorily.
Dear Telegraphing. Tbe New York Herald says
that the cost of transmitting one column of news
from England, by the Atlantic Telegraph cable, will
be two thousand dollars.
Later from California. The Frazer River Furore.
A Collision. California and Oregon Polities, dc.
New York. Aug. 11. The steamship St. Louis
from Aspinwall arrived here to-day.
Tbe Star of tbe West bad sailed from Kan Fran
cisco on tbe third with $1,500,000 in gold, and Cali
fornia dates to the 20th.
Tbe Frazer River excitement was somewhat aba
ted. Forty vessels left San Francisco during the fort
night for tbe new gold regions.
There bad been a collision between the Merced
Mining Company and Fremont's men at Pine Tree
Drift, Tbe former made an armed attack: upon tne
latter, who kept the assailants at bay, and applied
to tbe Govereor for aid. The Governor called out
the military when the assailants, decamped, leaving
Fremont in possession.
There is a strong contention among the democrats
of California for the possession of the nominating
convention. Tbe contest lies between the Adminis
tration men and the Douglas party under Broderick.
Tbe Oregon Legislature has chosen Gen. Lane and
Delazon Smith, U. 8. Senators.
Tbe California markets are leas firm, owing to
heavy importations.
second despatch.
Nxw York, Aug. 11. Other gold dweovenes are
reported on tbe other aide of Natch ea Pass.
In the already reported attack of the Indians upon
a party of miners at Columbia, 18 whites and 100
Indians were killed.
The Kansas Election.
Leavenworth. Aug. 4. via BooovQle Aug. 1, per
United States Express. Complete returns ' from
Leavenworth county give a majority of 1,748 against
, the Lecompton constitution buL
Partial returns from Shawnee, Johnson and Frank
lin counties increase the majority against the bill
to 4,704. The total voU of these oountiea as recei
ved is 6,746: It is thought the whole vote of the
Teritory will reach 18,000, and the opponents of the
bill claim a majority of 9,000. Topeka cast S49
votes against tbe bill and 10 for it and Lecompton
122 against and 27 for it Nothing has yet been
recieved from the southern and western counties.
Another Filibustering Expedition Gen. Walter in
Lover California.
St. Louis, Aug. 10. A gentleman who has Just
arrived from Albuquerque reports that 875 men
were met at the Pawnee Fork of tbe Arkansas river
enroute to assist Gen. Walker in Sonora. Walker
is said to have previously passed with 800 mounted
men, who are armed with Minnie rifles and have IS
pieces of cannon. A messenger alao reports that
Col. Titus waa then at El Paso with Walker.
Exceuite Beat in the West. ' .
St. Lorn, Aug. 11. The heat here yesterday was
excessive. The thermometer ranged from 95 to 104
Fahrenheit Eleven cases of sun stroke occurred,
seven of which have resulted in death.
The Government Ten Million Loan, Etc
Washington, August 9, P. M. The bids for the
government loan of ten millions of dollars were
opened at the Treasury Department to-day. Riggs
& Co., Washington, and Belmont, of New York,
bid for the whole loan at a premium of 3.77ths per
cent The amount of bids over 5 per cent exceed
six millions of dollars. No bid under four per cent
premium was successful.
Radiance Lodge, Masonic nail,
Sxow Bill, July SWth, 1 858. I
Wbekkas, In the dispensation of an all-wise Providence,
we, tbe members of Radiance Lodfe, bare been called upon
very suddenly to mourn tbe loss of onr esteemed and wot
thy' brothers, Richard N. Forbes and Or. Ira Scarborough,
who were active and worthy members of our glorious In
StitatiuD, therefore,
B4iced, That while we bow in humble sabmitfston to
the will of tbe great Architect of tbe universe, we deem it
meet and proper to give expression to tbe love and respect
we bre to our brut hers while living, to bear testimony to
tbe interest with which they sustained the principles of the
Fraternity. And. although snatched from oar midst by
tbe cold band death, while in tbe very prime of life, their
example will long be felt by tbe community in which thsy
lived, and tbeir virtues and excellency of character em
balmed in tbe hearts of tbeir brethren.
Rtsolvd, Tbat in obedience to tbat principle of our an
cient and time-honored Fraternity, which bids us " weep
with those who weep,' and mourn with those who mourn,
we beg the melancholy privilege of mingling onr tears
with those of tbeir bereaved families in this hour of afflic
tion, and of offering them onr heartfelt sympathy in this
their bereavement
Reeolttd, That we wear tbe usual badge of mourniog
thirty days.
RteoUed, That a copy of the above preamble and resolu
tions be sent to each of tbe families of our departed broth
ers, also a copy to the Amfrieu Advocate, with tbe re
' qnest that theaNewbern and Raleigh papers plesse copy.
R. W. BEST. 1
J. WOOD, 1
C H. HARPER, f
i. T. FREEMAN, J
Cjih.
COAL. DELIVERED AT RALEIGH FOR
S II 50 per Ton, in bulk, or at lit 50 per Ton ia
Hbda!, by
KEITH k FLAKNER,
Wilmington, N. C
Orders should be forwarded immediately to secure tbe
delivery of the coal by the first of October. Orders left at
tbe N. C. Railroad otfice will be attended to.
Krf & F
August 12, 1&8. 65 2tpL
GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMINARY,
Thomas ytlle, Davidboh Co., K. C.
TERMS: Board exdnaeive of Washing and Lights per
Session of five months $30. Tuition ia tbe regular
c' asses f 14. Music and ornamental branches eorrcspoud
inglv low. Tbe Fall Session will commence on the 1st
DAY OF SEPTKM BER, 1858. Pupils are admitted at any
time during tbe Session, and charred from tbe time of en
trance. Catalogues containing ail necessary information
respecting tbe course of instruction, terms, Ac, will be
forwarded on application to
J. W. THOMAS, President
Board of Trustees.
July 15, 1858. - 89 wtfc
ItAND FOR 8ALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offer for sale bis Isnds lying oa
Big Fishing creek, Halifax county, on which be bve.
The Tract contains near 1,000 acres. Abont 800 acres of
the land is cleareJ and in a high state of cultivation. Tbe
placo is well improved, bas a two story dwelling bouse with
six good rooms and garrett, and several good out-bouses,
gin-bouse, cntton-screw, barn, stables. Ac. There is an ex
cellent spring within eighty yards of tbe bouse- There ia
about 125 acres of the land level low ground, lies in tbe
bend of the creek Tbe subscriber being very desirous to
sell, invites purchasers to examine bis place. It is a high,
healthy country. Tbe terms will be easy. Possession
will be given by tbe first of January next.
HE5KY B. G. PITT.
August 10, 1858. W wtf
mjORTII-CAROLJJf A MILITARY ACADE
LM MY. It is proposed to establish at Uilsborouga ia
January next, an institution to be called the North-Carolina
Military Academy." of which the discipline and coarse
of studies will be such as are sanctioned by long experi
ence in similar institutions. Doe notice will be given of
details.
C C TEW.
August 11, 18S8. S5 wSt..
YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY OF YISITA
TION.' FasDraies: Crrr, Mb.
THE ANNUAL COURSE OF STUDIES at this Insti
tution will be resumed on the 1ST MONDAY IV
SEPTEMBER.
TERMS:
Board and Tuition, per annum, with tbe French
Language, (if desiredj payable semi-annually ia
advance, flOO 40
Stationery, Washing. Mending, Bed, Bedding, . .
Doctor a fee and Medicine, 19 00
Entrance, S CO
Music, Painting nd Drawing, with the Latin, German,"
Italian and Spanish Languages form extra charges.
Pupils of any denomination received, at any time daring
the year, paying only from date of entrance. Tbe Aca
demic year is divided into two sessions of five months each.
August It, 1858. 65 It.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.
(Near iXt corner of JIaryeU and .WZUninolon Streets.)
nnHE SUBSCRIBERS BEft LEAYE TO INFORM
4L Their friends and the publ'e geoeially, that tbey are
now prepared to execute all ot 'era, socb as Monuments,
Head-Stones, Tombs and Grave Nvament of all descrip
tions, and will manufacture iron-, 'he best Italian and Amer
ican Marble, at Northern prices,"jnd finished ia tbe latest
and most spproved style.
Also. Granite Work of all decrhttons for buildinn er
all other purposes. Masoo Woti. xc done to order.
N. B. All orders from a div-.aee promptly attend ie
Aodreas,
- GRIER A FILE.
January 15, 1858. wly.
FOR SALE,
I HAVE 9 NORTH-DEVON YOUNG BULLS, and aa
many HEIFERS for sale. Tbey eaa bs selected by tbs
purchaser now, and I will pasture them until tbe proper
time of delivery, on tbe 1st day of November next, or I will
deliver them at tbe Mute Fair. I will hava but a few ou
exhibition at that time. Also a few oth-Dowr and Grade
Sou lb-Down and Leicester young BUCKS. Apply soon.
W R HOLT.
Lexington, V. C-, July 1, 1858 ' SO wot.
f7 N. C. Planter copy three times.
"WJOTICE-I TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORM
1M 1NG tbe Citisena of Raleigh aad tbe surroowdios;
country, tbat I have commenced tbe GROCERY BUSU
NESS in Raleigh, tiro squares south-west ot tbe CapitoL
and opposite tbe Masonic Lodge. I expect to keep con
stantly am band a goad auaortsaent of Oreeeriea, eueh as
Sngar, Coflee, Teas,. Candles. Tubaseo, BmmB, Leather.
Shoes, Meal, Flour, Lard, Bacon, Butter, Cheese, II r basse.
Salt, and a small assortment of Dry Goods, aad various
other articles tor tedious to aseatiom. I hope by strict at
tention to tbe buaiaesa to share a liberal patronage from my
friends and srqnsintsaoss
. JOHN HYATT.
KT Also, I stni continue to carry on lis CARRIAGE
BUSINESS oo tbe same Lot, not mors than eeweott-Ore
yards from my Grocery. I ave a kef CARRIAGES aad
BUGGIES on bead, all of wkiehare of good aaatoriai, aad
wall put np. And wbeayoaara goiag around lonttngfor
Carnages ia RaJatgb, aWt forget asa because I am a httle
at of tbe way. .. .
' JOHN MYATT.
December 15th. XS57. . . - 1S1C wly.'
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