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n v j Vol. XXIII. No. 20. EALEI GH. NORTH-CAROLINA. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 29, 1657. Whole Number 1182. the Hortlj-Ciinilina Ifnnkrii WILLIAM W. HOLDEN, Editor and I'ropuietor. FRANK. I. WILSON, Associate Editor. TERMS OF THE WEEKLY -Two Dollars per ann um nvni'iitblv 11 advance. TERM'S OF THE SEMI-WEEKLY a:, ii 111. invnriahlv in advance. -Four Dollars per . .V. papers are discontinued at the ejwiration of the lime for which they hate been paid. Terms of Advertising in the Seini-Weekly Standard. Our regular rates of advert ising are as follows: One square, (14 lines or less) lirst insertiou, - $1 00 Each subsequent insertion, - - - - - - - 25 Longer advertisements in proportion. Contracts will be made with advertisers, at the above. riiiiitir rates, for six or twelve months, and at the close of the contract 33 per cent, will be deducted from the gross aim. tint. Professional or business Cards, not exceeding five lines will be inserted in either the Weekly or Semi-Weekly, for ft; (or six nionths.or $U for twelve months ; or in both pa pers for 1" for six months, or $15 for twelve months. Terms of Advertising in the Weekly Standard. One dollar per square for the first insertion, and ITt cts. for oaeh subs-eqiient iusertion. Xv deduction will be mud, vn II V X" iidcrrtixfiuuif, no matter Iwtv long they may run-. Only a limited number of advertisements will be admitted into the Weekly. All advertisements, not otherwise direct ed, are inserted in the Si mi-Weekly, and charged accord ingly. When the number of insertions is not marked on the advertisement it is inserted until forbid. Money sent us by mail is at our risk. March 7, 1557. KALEltai, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1857. FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. FOR CONGRESS : L.. O'B. BRANCH, OF WAKE. Hon. L. O'll. Branch. We hoist to-day, at our mast-head, with sincere pleasure, the name of this gentleman as the Demo cratic candidate for Congress. We have heaid of no opposition to him, and we anticipate none. lie has made an able and faithful Representative ; and we trust that, like his nomination at Franklinton, his re election in August next may be agreed upon by acclamation. Mr. Branch will no doubt visit every County in tbe District between this and the day of election, to render in person an account of his stewardship, and to express his views upon public affairs at length before the people. The Weather. For the last two or three weeks the weather has been unusually cool for the time of year. Fires and overcoats have not only been agree able, but indispensable to comfort. The wind for several days past has been from the nothwest, and it has been as cold at times as it generally is in Feb ruary and March. On Wednesday we had a slight fall of snow. Winter not only "lingers" but seems to have taken up its abode "in the lap of spring." This extraordinarily cold season is adding to the demand for provisions generally, and seriously re tarding the work of the farmer. The wheat is back ward, and not more than half of the corn crop, we presume, has been planted. Very little of the latter crop has come up, and that little, we suppose, has been cut down by the frosts. The prospect at this time for an abundant crop of any kind, is far from cheering. In addition to this, all or nearly all the fruit has been destroyed. The market here is exceedingly poor, and prices range high. If our country friends have any thing to dispose of in the way of provisions for "man or beast," they may rely upon quick sales and good prices. We trust, however, that the weather will become more genial in a day or two. The sun i3 doing its best now, but that "unalterable" north wind (our Franklinton friends will understand that,) continues to pour in upon us from the tops of the Alleghantes. We have no fears of the comet. We are not fright ened. It is in the northwest, we know, just where tha: "unalterable" wind is, but it will keep its dis tance. All the other comets have done so, and we have no reason to doubt as to this one. It must be a very cold comet. But, as we remarked, the sun is warming up, and beginning to look right down upon us. The summer will burst out as in Russia, or in Canada, all at once "in a sheet of flame." So mote it be. SSifThe Editor of the Register approves of the Kansas-Nebraska act, and also of the recent decision of the Supreme Court pronouncing the Missouri re striction unconstitutional. Col. Puryear, of the Sixth District, differs in this respect radically and utterly differs? with the Register. The question is a paramount one, for our vested rights and vital inter ests as a people are still at issue; and we want men in Congress who will sustain the act of Congress re ferred to and the decision of the Supreme Court ap proving and conBrming it. The Register agrees with us in this, and yet it supports Col. Puryear for Congress! How is this? The people expect some explanation. What says that paper ? The Latest Humbug. The latest humbug is the land or distribution humbug. The K. N. leaders know that there is no prospect that either the lands or their -proceeds will be divided ; but their object is to hold their faction together, and to embarrass the Constitutional, South ern rights administration of James Buchanan. These K. N. leaders appear to have forgotten en tirely the Catholics and foreigners. Driven from their culverts, and beaten in all their issues, they have filched this land question from the remains of the old Whig party, which they pronounced corrupt and dead ; and they are trying to nee it, just as they have used other issues, to mislead and deceive the people. Let the Democracy stand firm, and these culvert agitators will again be baffled. Lena Rivers, a new novel, by Mrs. Mary J. Holmes, is one of the most readable books we have got hold of in many a day. The charm is not so much in the plot as in the characters introduced, the richest one of which is old Mrs. Nichols with her quaint Yankeeisms and honest simplicity. The book must be read to be appreciated. There is nothing in it offensive to a Southerner or which would wound the most delicate sensibility of any one, with the ex ception, perhaps, of a sly dig or two at the Know Nothings. For sale by Pomeroy. Democratic District Convention The Democratic Convention to nominate a candi date for Congress for this District assembled in the Academy building in Franklinton, on Wednesday i last at 11 o'clock, A. M., and was organized, on mo tion of Mr. Bailey, of Orange, by the appointmentof W. W. Holden, of Wake, as President; and on motion of Mr. Hargrove, of Granville, the following gentlemen were appointed Vice Presidents and Sec retaries: Vice Presidents, Jonathan M. Stone of Granville, Dr. T. J. Pitchford of Warren, William F. Strayhorn of Orange, Col. Isaac Winston of Frank lin, W. B. Dunn of Wake, S. A. Smith of Johnston, and A. J. Taylor of Nash ; Secretaries, W. A. Walsh of Warren, Dr. T. S.. Vickers of Orange, Menalcus Lankford of Franklin, and J K. Marriott of Wake. All the Counties of the District were represented. Wake sent twenty-four delegates, Granville fifteen, Franklin twenty-eight, Johnston two, Warren twelve, Nash four, and Orange four in all about ninety. On motion of Mr. Cantwell, of Wake, a Committee of seven, one from each County, was appointed by the Chairman to prepare and report resolutions for the action of the Convention. The Committee con sisted of the following gentlemen : Ed. Cantwell of Wake, T. L. Hargrove of Granville, Wm. H. Bailey of Orange, V. F. Green of Franklin, G. N. Lewis of Nash, Dr. II. J. Davis of Warren, and S. A. Smifh of Johnston. The Committee retired.and soon after returned and reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted 1. Resolved, That the election of James Buchanan to tlie Presidency the sound and conservative char acter of his Cabinet the views and purposes an nounced in his Inaugural, together with the experi ence and wisdom of a life successfully devoted in high public station to the service of his country, assure us of the South and of the Union that peace, justice and order will prevail in the land, during the continuance of the present administration. 2. Resolved, That our congratulations are espec ially due to those patriotic Northern Democrats, who, before the decision of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case, manfully sustained the true principles of the Constitution as now declared by that august tribunal, and lent their aid to the repeal of the Missouri restriction ; and that we give especial greeting to our brother Democrats of Connecticut, and regard the result of the late election there as the dawn of a brighter day for them and for the country. 3. Resolved, That Franklin Pierce, by his sterling patriotism and strict adhesion to the principles of the Constitution, in executing the laws of the coun try even at the cannon's mouth, has endeared him self to the hearts of all good and patriotic men in every section ; and that we renew to him in his present retirement, the good wishes and respect of tiie people of this District. L.et ottiers pay meir worship only to the rising sun we will also gaze with ardor and with admiration upon his setting beam i. Resolved, That this Convention reaffirm, in part and in whole, the ancient faith and time honored principles of the Democratic party, in opposition to the narrow, bigoted and dangerous isms of modern fanaticism and folly, Know Nothingism included ; and that we still maintain to their fullest extent the responsibility of the representative to his constitu ents the economical administration of the State and federal governments a strict construction of the Constitution, and the unimpaired exercise of State as well as federal authority in their respective spheres. 5. Resolved, That we are in favor of a Tariff for revenue only ; and do not sanction & policy which extorts from the pockets of the people more money than is needed for the economical administration of the government. 6. Resolved, That the public lands are the common property of all the States ; and that the lands and their proceeds should be held by the general gov ernment to aid in defraying the common charge and expenditure, and in reducing the Tariff-taxes on the people ; and that we are therefore now, as heretofore, opposed to a distribution of said lands or their pro ceeds among the several States. 7. Resolved farther, That we are opposed to any policy which unduly favors a portion of the States in this or any other respect, at the expense of the others, or which squanders the lands on corpora tions or particular States. 8. Resolved, That the Hon. L. O'B. Branch, by his integrity, ability, and unflinching Democracy, and independence, has sustained the good name and high reputation of his State and District, and has endeared himself to his constituents of all classes by his courtesy and attention to their wishes ; and in structed by their unanimous desire, and moreover impelled by a sense of merited honor and confi dence, we hereby re-nominate him for Congress. 9. Resolved, That a Committee of seven be ap pointed by the President of this Convention, to wait upon Mr. Branch, at his residence in the City of Ra leigh, inform him of the action of this Convention and of his nomination, and request him to accept the same; and that they be authorized to publish any correspondence which may take place. On motion of Jonathan M. Stone, Esq., of Gran ville, the nomination of Mr. Branch was made by acclamation, amid much applause. The Convention was addressed at various stages during its session, by Dr. J. A. Geoghegan, Young Patterson, and M. Lankford, Esquires, of Franklin by Dr. Pitchford of Warren by N. E. Canady, Esq. of Granville by W. H. Bailey, Esq., of Or ange, and by E. Cantwell and M. A. Bledsoe, Esqs., of Wake. A brief discussion took place upon a suggestion made by Mr. Canady, of Granville, as to a verbal and immaterial alteration or amendment in the 6th resolution, as reported by the Committee. The amendment suggested and adopted, did not materi ally affect the force or the object of the resolution. The best feeling prevailed during all the delibera tions of the Convention. Every member of that large and intelligent body appeared to be animated by the same spirit ; and we know that they were a unit upon every thing involving the well-known and well-defined principles of the party. There was no division vpon principle in the Franklinton Conven tion ; and there was but one desire, so far as we could hear and observe, as to who should be the candidate for Congress. The party in the District was never so united, never so harmonious, never so strong, never so enthusiastic as it is row. The following gentlemen were appointed, under the ath resolution, to wait on Mr. Branch, and in form him of his nomination: M. A. Bledsoe, A. J. Taylor, W. F. Strowd, N. E. Canady, S. A. Smith, J. H. Mayfield, and Capt. S D. Beves. After returning thanks to the authorities of the Academy for the use of their building so kindly granted, and to the officers, the Convention adjourn ed sine die. We have made this sketch from some notes fur nished us by one of the Secretaries, Mr. Walsh it being impracticable, amid the hurry and excite ment of the occasion, and owing to the want of time, to prepare a full report The official proceedings will appear in our next. Hawks' History of North-Carolina. , Our thanks are due to Messrs. E. J. Hale & Son, Fayetteville, for the first volume of Hawks' History of North-Carolina. We have looked through the work, and find it to be all it was expected it would be, in value and interest. It is printed in excellent style. We adopt the following notice of the work, which we find ia the last Hillsborough Recoidcr, with the remark that the venerable Editor of that paper is not in the habit of bestowing praise where it is not well deserved : " Tiie History of North- Carolina. We have had much pleasure in glancing over the first volume of the History of North Carolina, by the Rev. Francis L. Hawks, D. D., of New York, kindly presented to us by the publishers, Messrs. E. J. Hale & Son, Fayetteville. The volume contains two hundred and fift3'-four pages, handsomely pi in ted with fair type, neatly done up. It embraces the period from 1584 to 1591, and includes the five voyages made under the charter granted by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Wai ter Raleigh. A work of the kind now before us was greatly needed, and the execution of it could not have fallen into belter hands. Dr. Hawks, as the editor of the Fayetteville Argus correctly ob serves in noticing this work, is a son of North Caro-li-a, devotely attached to his native State, and justly proud of her past achievements.as well as her present stern integrity, lofty morals, and unsullied good name. He therefore writes with his heart in his subject ; and in his extensive researches and acknow ledged ability the public have a guarantee of a far better and more reliable History of North Carolina than any that has ever yet seen the light. Gov. Swain has been for many years actively engaged in collecting materials for a History of North Caro lina, and is now perfecting arrangements with gen tlemen in various parts of the State to assist him in collecting historical documents, of local as well as of general interest. To all of which, we learn from the Observer, free access has been tendered to Dr. Hawks. It is the intention of the publishers that agents shall be employed to circulate the work in all parts of the State, who will soon begin to deliver it to subscribers. The agents already employed have been so successful in their labors that a second edition is now in press." For tho Standard. Democratic Sleeting in Lenoir. At a meeting of a portion of the Democrats of Lenoir County, in the Court House, in Kinston, on Tuesday the 14th of April, according to public no tice, on motion, Joseph R. Croom, Esq., was called to the chair, and J. V . YY ootcn, hsq., appointed Secretary. The object of the meeting having been explained by the chair, on motion of Gen. James W. Cox, a committee was appointed to report resolutions for the action of the meeting. The committee consisted of the following gentlemen : Allen W. Wootcn, John C. Wooten, Dr. Thomas Woodley, Jas. Jones, Wm. Sutton, Col. Jas. W. Morris, Sain'l W. Howard, and Elijah P. Loftin, who, after a short retirement, re turned and reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were severally unanimously adopt ed, viz: Whereas, it has been suggested to hold a District Convention, for the purpose of nominating a candi date of the Democratic Republican party, to repre sent this, the 2d District, in the next Congress of the United States; therefore, Resolved, That this meeting, representing the Democracy of Lenoir, approve of the said Conven . tion, with a view to the more perfect organization of the party, to secure harmonious action' and final success in the ensuing Congressional campaign, and we cordially invite our political brethren of the other counties of this District to meet us, through their delegates, in a Convention to be held in New bern, on the second Thursday of June next Resolved, That having implicit confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of said Convention, that its nominee will be both worthy and capable to repre sent this District in the next National Legislature, we pledge our honest and zealous support to the candidate that may be presented for our suffrages. Resolved, That without intending to forestall the free and unbiased action of said Convention, or to prejudice the claims of any one of the several worthy names, that may be brougnt forward for the consid eration of that body, jct, however, we feel it to be our duty to express our full and cordial preference, in favor of our late most worthy and faithful repre sentatives, Hon. Thomas Ruffin, and heartily recom mend his re-nomination. Resolved, That the cheerful and unanimous thanks of our party and of all good patriots are eminently due and are hereby tendered to the Hon. Thomas Ruffin, for his vigilant, efficient and patriotic ser vices, in the discharge of his various duties as our late representative in Congress, in defence of the constitutional rights of the Sta.es and of the people, against the intolerant and proscriptive policy of Know Nothingism, on the one hand, and the fiendish designs and abominable acts of Abolition Republi canism on the other. Resolved, That the Democratic Republican Party is the only national, union, and constitutional party of the country, the party that is opposed by Know Nothingism, Black Republicanism, Abolitionism, and all the various isms of the .land, all allied togtther in Demonism and to this great party alone, must all good people and patriots of the country rely, for the preservation of this glorious Union and State Sovereignly, and the perpetuity of the civil and re ligious rights of the people. Resolved, That in the election and elevation to the office of President and Vice-President of the United States, of those experienced and patriotic statesmen, Hon. James Buchanan, of Pa., and Hon. John C. Breckenridge, of Ky., we recognise a wise, well-timed and superruling interposition of a kind protecting Providence, over the welfare and stability of this great and glorious nation. The admirable inaugural address of the President and the able cabinet of constitutional advisers which he has called to his aid, are guarantees that the Ship of State will be ably and skilfully managed to the honor and glory of the country. Resolved, That the Chairman appoint fifty dele gates to represent this county in the proposed Dis trict Convention. The following were named, viz: Major A. W. Wooten, Nathan Whitfield, Willis Pipkin, George Jones, H. N. Croomo, S. M. Croome, Wm. Sutton, J. Sam'l Davis, C. L. Davis, B, E. Davis, Job Lary, Blakledgc Harper, James Nunn, James Herring, Whitfield Grady, James Jones, E. P. Loftin, A. W. Taylor, W. G. Taylor, C. Gray, J. C. Wooten, Sam. W. Howard, J. Rhem, W. H. West, J. M. Wooten, Gen. J. W. Cox, Col. J. W. Morris, H. F. Bond, Dr. Leroy Chappell, Wm. Fields. Dr. T. Woodley, J. Tilghman, N. Hunter, Wm. Howard, W Tilghman, Warren Bell, Haywood Jones, B. F. Bright, S. W. Bright, Alfred Moore, Alex. Wilson, Jas. W. Hines, Thomas II. Dawson, Noah Rouse, Thomas Rouse, Council Wooten, R. L. Wooten, Hardy Sutton, S. Ivey Sutton, Alex. Hill, Thos. Hill, Jesse H. Rouse, Jno. W. Becton. On motion, the Chair was added, and that all good and true Democrats of this county who may be in Newbern at the time of the convention be considered as Delegates to the same. Jas. B. Averitt, Esq., of Newbern, being present and called upon, entertained the meeting in a few eloquent remark?, in advocacy of the principles and policy of the party. Ordered that the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Goldsboro' Tribune and Newbern Union ; Raleigh Standard, Tarboro Southerner, - nd Wilmington Journal will please copy. The unanimous thanks of the meeting were ten dered to Mr. Averitt, for his entertaining address, and to the officers of the meeting for their kind services. JOS. R. CROOM, Chm'n. Jas. W. Wootsit, Sec'y. tUF" Our neighbor of the Register says he bas at length succeeded in delivering" the Standard of a "little one" of the genus distribution. Doubtless our neighbor is a good granny, but the above state ment is unfounded. To "deliver" others requires some knowledge and skill, but what shall we say of one who "delivers" himself of a "Crane?" See last Register. A " Crane" A. Judson "Crane." A veritable "Crane." But our neighbor comes from the neighborhood of Craney Island, and understands such things. By the way, our neighbor and ourselves must be a little more discreet and chaste in our expressions, for the future, or the people will conclude that we are not secular Editors. P. S. Our neighbor has our sincere ym-pathy. He is as well as "could be expected," and will soon be on his feet again. Franklinton. The members of the late Demo cratic Convention held in this place, were very hand somely entertained by Maj. Thomas, at his Hotel, and were most cordially received by the citizens generally. All appeared anxious to render the visit an agreeable and pleasant one to the delegates from the various Counties. Franklinton has improved considerably during the last two or three years. We noticed several neat and handsome residences recently erected, and oth ers in progress of construction. We record with much pleasure the re-appointment of Daniel Dickson as Postmaster at Wil mington in this State. The Journal says of him : "He is a good Postmaster, a good Democrat, and a clever man," and we endorse what the Journal says of him. His re-appointment is acceptable and grat ifying to the party throughout the State. 5-IT" The Editor ot the Register declines to speak out on the question of Free Suffrage. Is it true that he is in favor of excluding a free white man, who has paid his taxes, from the right of voting for State Senators, unless he happens to own fifty acres of land? Democratic Sleeting in martin. A large meeting of the Democracy of Martin County assembled at the Court House, on Tuesday last, during the rects-s of Court, and, on motion, the meeting was organized by the appointment of Col. D. C. Guyther, Chairman, who addressed the as semblage in a few appropriate remaiks, urging the unanimity of the boutu as the only hope of preserv ing her constitutional rights and the necessity of se lecting a true Democrat to represent this District in the thirty-fifth Congress , On motion, Augustus Moore was appointed Secre tary. The meeting was briefly addressed by Col. S. W. Watts, after which the Secretary read the following Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : Whereas, The time is rapidly approaching when the voters of the First Congressional District of North Carolina will be called upon to elect a suita ble person to represent them in tbe thirty-fifth Con gress of the United States; therefore be it Resolved, That the Democracy of Martin County fully appreciate the importance of the approaching election, and urge upon our friends throughout the District the necessity of immediate organization. Rtsolved, That we deem this a fitting opportunity to reiterate our adherence to the time honored prin ciples of Democracy, and congratulate our brother Democrats upon the present prospects of our party in this District. Resolved, That wc heartily endorse the statesman like course of Franklin Pierce while President of the United States, and feel assured that the Administra tion oi President Buchanan will be equally nation al and conservative. Resolved, That we congratulate the people of North Carolina upon the consummation of their wishes in the final passage, by the last Legislature, of that just, liberal, and Democratic measure the Free Suffrage Bill. Resolved, That we approve of the call for a Dis trict Convention for the purpose of nominating a suitable person to bear aloft the standard of Demo cracy in this Congressional District Resolved, That, for the sake of harmony, wc con cur with our friends in other sections of the District, and recommend Winton, the 28th of May next, as the proper place and time for holding said Conven tion. Resolved, That we will give the nominee of said Convention our zealous support and use every hon orable exertion to secure his election. Resolved, That the Chairman of this meeting ap point thirty-six Delegates, four from each captain's district, to represent Martin county in said convention. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Democratic Banner, Raleigh Standard, Democratic Pioneer and Halifax Repre sentative. Under the eighth resolution the following Dele gates were apppointcd. District No. 1. Franklin Ward, Jas. E. Moore, Daniel Vainright and Jos. L. Waters. District No. 2. Nicholas Robason, Calvin Jones, Philip Williams and Abncr Eason. Distr ict No. 3. A. J. Daniel, Grey D. Rogerson, John A. Robason and Jason Tice. District No. 4. F. W. Moore, Samuel Rogers, John Watts and W. B. Lanier. District No. 5. D. B. Harrison, Wiley Robason, W. J. Harrison and II. D. Rawles. District No. G. A. II. Coffield, W. J. Moore, J. L. Ewell and Jos. B. Peal. District No. 7. W. W. Andrews, John A. Man ning, John R. Rogers and Dr. Jas. L. TeeL District No. 8. T. W. Ward, M. C. Cherry, Dr. S. C. Benjamin and Joseph Rhodes. District No. 9. B. C. Mayo, L. R. Brown, W. R. W. Sherrod and W. T. Hyuian. On motion, the names of the Chairman and Sec retary were added to the list of Delegates. On motion, the thanks of the meeting were ten dered to the Chairman and Secretary, and there be ing no further business the meeting adjourned. D. C. GUYTHER, Ch'in. Augustus Moore, Sect'y. For tbe Standard. Messrs. Editors: It was understood by the stockholders of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Com pany in North-Carolina, that the stockholders of the Greenville Railroad Company were to commence relaying their Railroad with iron rails as soon as we commenced rebuilding the bridge over the Roanoke f at Gaston. Considerable progress has been made in building the bridge, and not a lick has been struck on the Greenville Railroad. Some steps ought to be taken to induce the Petersburg peojW to comply with their promise, and if nothing else can be done, I hope our able and energetic President, Hawkins, will positively refuse to run a car over the bridge until they at least commence work on the Greenville Railroad. A STOCUKOLDER IN N. C. Tobacco. A curious thing has taken place in Austria. It seems that the Hungarians, since their kingdom has been merged into Austria, and since a monopoly of tobacco has been introduced, have, out of .opposition, ceased to cultivate the weed, prefer ring to plant sugar beets instead. They will not give their tobacco for an arbitrarily determined price. This opposition bas reached such an extent that Austria is obliged to go to foreign countries (o purchase tobacco of an inferior description. Im mense quantities of our Markish or Bradenburg to bacco go to Austria, and the demand is so great that it has risen from 4 thalers to 18 thalers per hundred wight Berlin Cot. qfBhtia. Bulletin. For the Standard. RISE AND FALL OF KNOW-NOTHING ISM. Mush-room like, a few years ago. there sprung into existence a political party, the organization of which was as secret as that or the lamed Vehraic Tribunal, and the rapidity of its effects rivaled those of a great contagion. Yt e are yet ignorant in what diseased brain its tenets and dogmas germinated; we only know that it came into our midst without a harbinger. For many months its principles were inhaled as si lently as those of an epidemic. Men shut their eyes and opened their mouths and swallowed the bait which it held out with an avidity which put to the blush the unfledged and blind yonng birds of the nest. It at first gave indications of uniting the old Whig and Democratic parties by directing their ef forts against what its platforms called a common or national enemy, and this enemy, it said, was the alarming increase of foreign emigration to our shores. The nucleus around which the minor traits of its constitution clustered was the advocation of increasing the time which it required to become nat uralized, and the ineligibility of Roman Catholics for office. Secresy ever has a charm for the vulgar minded ; and perhaps this is the true reason why tbe success of the party was at first so unpreceden ted ; and to the tearing aside the veil which shroud ed its movements by the rude hand of curiosity we may with equal truth trace its downfall. The stran gest part of its history now presents itself. Why, when it was denuded of its clothing, and its deform ities and inconsistencies exposed in ugly nakedness, did it not immediately shrink before the sun of com mon sense into oblivion ? The only plausible an swer we can see to this is, that many demagogues, seeing in it a hobby which they might successfully ride into office, enlisted under its flag and fought for it with a perseverance worthy of a belter cause. As it was generally supposed that Know Nothingism was a spasmodic effort of expiring Whiggery, its enemies ranged themselves under tbe tirac-bonored name of Democracy. Since the foundation of the Union perhaps no political contest has ever raged among us with as much bitterness and acrimony as that between the Know Nothings and Democrats. The leaders of the first named party, knowing that polit ical damnation would inevitably follow theirldefeat, fought with the desperation of men whose lives were at stake; while upon the other hand, the Democrats, conscientiously believing that the success of the native Americans (as they sentimentally called themselves) would fix a blot of shame upon the brow of liberty, struggled with that ardor which characterized our forefathers in tho revolution. The Know Nothings said that because America was the land of freedom was no reason why she should be made a sink for tbe tilth of the world to be vomited in ; no reason why she should be made a vast receptacle for all the criminality and pauperism of the globe ; that five years were inadequate for thecommonalitr of foreign ers to become acquainted well enough with our laws and customs to participate in forming them ; and that a Roman Catholic could never be a true-hearted republican, since he held that duty to our govern ment should subserve that to the Pope. The Dem ocrats ridiculed this as mere sophistry. They said that from tbe earliest infancy of our republic our flag had borne for its motto hope for the oppressed of all nations ; that foreigners had assisted in plant ing the tree of liberty, had nourished it with their blood, and that it would be a stigma on our grati tude if we denied their descendants the privilege of basking in its shade ; more than this, intercourse with foreign nations was our roost prolific source of wealth and improvement ; and that if foreign emi gration was stopped, this would be in a great degree fettered. The condition of China and Japan were pointed out as true and melancholy results of such a policy ; that denying Catholics the right of hold ing office on account of their religious opinions, wan aiming a blow at tbe heart of that principle more dear than any other to an American, " that of wor shipping God according to the dictates of bis own conscience." Moreover, this was an attempt to re vive the exploded rule of mixing church with State, which had been the bane of governments since the creation of the world. It is needless for one to mention the many other arguments used pio and con upon this subject They are as familiar to every one as " household words." I will merely add, in conclusion, that the Thomsonian doses of common sense which the sturdy Deeraocracy forced down the throat of the ungainly beast, soon ended its fit ful life. Its sun nearly sank on the election of Gov. Wise of Virginia, and its last fading beams played upon the brow of Millard Fillmore. H. C. L. For tbe Standard. Messrs. Holden & Wilson: Gentlemen: The Standard of the 15th is to hand, and I am so well pleased with the article on the credit system; I just thought I would suggest that you keep it in your paper for one year. It don't take much room, and as your columns are not filled with Patent Medicine advertisements I think that article will do as much good, if read and put in practice, for the next twelve months, as Hoofland's Bitters, Leonard's South American Fever and Ague Remedies, Carter's Span ish Mixture, Hemboldt's Extract of Buchu and Sarsaparilla, Ayer's Medicines, or even Professor Wood's Hair Restorative. One thing, if it don't re store the hair it may keep it from falling off or being torn out It may help people to keep from going in debt, and if a man is out of debt, with a little cash in his pocket, it matters little whether he is bald headed or not. If every one would pay as they go, I don't think there would be so many cases of dys pepsia nor falling off of hair ; then those medicines would go cut of use. I feel the sting of using my credit too freely, and as it would not afford me any pleasure to see others placed in the same situation, I feci it my duty to warn them of the danger of go ing in debt, and say to all persons starting in life, never spend your money until you have it in hand. If you have to work or sell cheaper, you can buy cheaper, and five dollars saved out of your first year's work will amount to a large sum, if properly managed, when you are fifty years old. Make the calculation what it will be at compound interest ; that is what all debtors pay, for they must pay the interest annually or not get the use of the money It has justly been 6aid that if a man with common genre and industrious habits, pays no interest and drinks no spirits, he will thrive in the world. So keep it before the people pay at you go. Yours Respectfully, A SUBSCRIBER. MARRIED. In Rockingham, on Tuesday. 14th inst, by tbe Rev. Dr Doub. Mr. John M. Scales, of Pittsvlrania County, Vs., to Miss Mary C, youngest daughter of Walter F. Leak, Esq., On the morning of the 15th inst., at the residence of the bride s lather, bv the Kev. . u. fmith. Mr. Irey t. lw is.of North Carolina, to Miss Kate, fourth daughter of Mr, James Rhodes, of Bladen Springs. Ala. In Franklin county, on the 10th inst., by John G. Leon ard, Esq.. 3Ir Joseph bwanson to Miss Caroline Wood. DIED, In Henderson. Granville countr. on tbe 3d of last March. Col. W. W. Young, iu the 59th "year of his age, leaving a large ana inieiesting itunuy ana many warm friends, who arepiy uepiore tucir loss. TO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS PROPOSALS FOR TIIE GRADUATION OF THE 2D Division of the Western Railroad, embracing twelve miles, (divided into S sections,) will be received at the office of the Company, in Fayetteville, nntil tbe 14th day of May next. Profiles and Specifications can be seen at the office of the Company. CHAS. B. MALLETT, Pres'L April 24, 1858. 44 swSt. B. R. MOORE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SALISBURY, N. C. WILL PRACTICE IX THE COURTS OF ROWAN and adjoining Conn ties. Collections promptly made. April 24, 1057. 44 wtf. SELECT MALE 8CHOOL9 AT OXFORD, N C. THIS SCHOOL. WHICH HITHERTO HAS ENJOY ed a hie-h decree of nrosnerit under the conduct of James H. Hornkb. A. M-by whom it was originally eaUb- usnea, wui oe re-openea on ine lain oi juit. ana arrangva to prepare boys for advanced c1mcs in tbe University. For this purpose. Prof. A. G. Brown, whose reputation is well known as a teacher of the Ancient Classics during tbe last thirteen years at Chapel Hill, will be associated with tbe present l'nncipal, and Kev. i. J. tiorner win continue to be an Assistant Instructor. Tbe school, as thus constituted, is desiinied to be perma nent, and of tbe biehest srade. Being divided into a few classes, pursuing a definite course of studies, considerabla tune win be devoted to examination ana lecture upon ina subject of every lesson, by each instructor, in bis own de partment. important advantages bavebeen seca-ed by tbe estab lishment of a literary society, with its library, and an effi cient system of discipline, in which especial attention is given to tbe habits and deportment of the young men, when not engaged in tbe immediate duties of the school. Its location is very eligible ; the climate of Oxford is ex cellent, and the commodious building, lately erected, stands upon an eminence in a beautiful grove, beyond toe corpor ate limits of the town, and near the residence of the Prin- -" cipal and other private families, who will accommodate tbe students with board. Tiro terms of twenty weeks each, coinciding with those of tbe University, compose the scholastic year, and tbe price of board and tuitiou is ninety dollars a term. Applications should be made as early as practicable, ac companied, in every instance, with a statement of the age and proficieocr of the applicant April 24. 1857. 1183 w3m. STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA. WHERE as, William Lineberry, Adam Emniereon, Jos. A. Fox, John T. Brooks, B. X. Watson. John R. Marth, T. S. Yar brougb, Willis Phillips, W. D. Andrews, Wm. P.Wren, Abner Holton, A. B. Marsh. William Carter, A. B. Bright, Jordan Tysor, William White and E. H. Straughn bare ap plied to be incorporated by letters patent, under tbe name and style of " Trustees of the Mount Vernon Male and Fe male heminary,' for tbe purpose of carrying on the bust ners of male and female education at Mount Vernon Springs, in tbe County of Chatham, North-Carolina, for the space of thirty years ; And it appearing that the parties aforesaid hare com plied with the law in such cases made and provided : Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, tbat Letters Patent have this day been issued, incorporating tbe said parties, and their successors, under tbe name and style, for tbe spaee of time, place of business, and for tbe pur poses aforesaid. Given under my band at the Executive office, in the City of Raleigh, this tbe 22d day of April, A. D. 1857. THOMAS BRAGG. Governor of North-Carolina. April 24,1 S57. 44 swltwgtpd. BOOKS WHICH ARE BOO KS THE Child's Book or Nature; by W. Hooker. M. D. Reading without Tears; by author of " Peep of Dav." What 1 Know; or. Hints on the Daily Duties of a House keeper, containing nearly 600 Receipts 'for Cooking, Ac Jaufrey, tbe Knight and the Fair Brunissincle. A Tale of the Times of Prince Arthur. Tbe Lady's Equestrian Manuel; in which tbe Principles and Practice of Horsemanship, for ladies, are thoroughly explained. 50 illustrations. Smiles and Frowns. Hand Book of Iowa ; by Parker. 44 " Minnesota, " Household Edition of the Waverly Novels." Two Years Ago; bv Charles Kingvoby. " Hansford," A Tale of " Bacon's Rebellion St, George Tucker. The Days of my Life; by the author of "Margaret Mait land." Isabel ; The Yonng Wife and the Old Love; by John a Jcaffrison. Monarcbs Retired from Business : bv Do ran. Biographical and Historical Sketches; by T. Babington Macau ley. Things Not Generally Known ; by D. A. Wells. Tbe Americans in Japan ; by Robt. Tomes. Dr. Antonio ; A Tale of Italy. For sale by H. D. TURNER. Raleigh, April 24, 1557. 44 swtC NOTICE. A MALE AND FEMALE TEACHER WANTED TO take charge of the Wake Male and Female Academy, the next session of which we wish to commence on tbe 8th. of July next. This Institution is situated in Wake county, N. C, six miles south of Raleigh, near tbe stage road leading from Raleigh to Fayetteville, in one of the most moral, inteligent and healthy neighborhoods in the State ; with excellent water. The branches required to be taught in tbe Male depart ment, are English, I Attn, Greek, and a 1 borough course of Mathematics : in the Female, French, Music, on the Piano, and Needlework. To a Gentleman and Lady who can furnish testimonials satisfactory of their qualification liberal salary will be paid. For particulars address. W. H. or H. B WHITAKER, Proprietors. Raleigh N. O, April 24tb. 1S57. llSi wtf. fgF" Register copy weekly till forbid. daguerreotypes ambrotypes, cameotppes, melainotypes, photographs, ' PLAIN OR COLORED, Taken at HAVENS' GALLERY, for one dollar and up wards. Raleigh, April 24, 1S57. 44 swly. II. A. DEPKIN, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Next door below the Post Office, Raleigh, N. C. KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, AND MANU fuctnres to order, all kinds of boots and shoes. He has iust received a large stock of materials, and is prepared to fill orders at short notice. Also a variety of boots, shoes, gaiters, Ac for ladies and gentlemen, of the latest and most fashionable styles. Call and examine bis stock, and you will find something very superior. ? Repairing done with neatness and despatch. April 24. 1807. 44 swtf. OLIN HICH SCHOOL. " OLIN, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. S. LANDER, Principal. W. II. LILLY. I . . . . L. II. CARTER I Assistants. TIIE FALL SESSION BEGINS ON THE FOURTH Wednesday of July, and continues twenty one weeks. The spring session, beginning tbe first Wednesday of January, continues twenty weeks. Pnblie examination at the close of the Spring session. The course of study embraces all the branches generally taught in Cassical Schools. Every student is required to pursue at least three regular studies, besides stated exer cises in reading, writing, spelling and singing. Exercises in English omposition once a week, and in declamation once in two weeks by the wbol school. Unless qarents direct otherwise, all students are required to attend buouay School and Church every Sabbath. The two Literary Societies have already respectable li braries, which are annually increasing. A School Library also is organized, to which all the students bare free access. In connection with the School there is a Reading Room in which may be found the latest news from all sections of the country. Tbe hcaltbfulness of the location, and tbe high moral tone of tbe community are wortbv of all praise. EXPENSES. Tuitiou in tbe 'assical Department per session, t'M 00. In tbe English Department it varies from fS.no to $15.00. Contingent fee, tl.oO. We have no extras. Board is seven dollars a month, exi Iusire of lights. The Tuition and Contingent fee are required positively in crffmy. - All the necessary text-books and stationery are kept on band by the Principal, and sold on very reasonable terms fr cash. Students do not need much pocket inonev. Olin is 82 miles Northwest of Salisbury, and i4 miles Northeast of Statesville. from either of which places con veyances may be hired at any time. For further information address tbe principal. September IS, WA. 1150 wly. SELLING OFF AT COST. BEING DETERMINED TO CLOSE MY BUSINESS in a few month. I am now selling my READY-MADE CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS, at NEW-YORK COST, for cash, and will continue until tbe third Monday in May, (1Mb proximo.) at which time I will offer tbe re mainder of my stock on band at AUCTION. I will also continue the manufacturing till that time. All those who may be scarce of funds, and would like to save thirtv or forty per cent, on tbe dollar, would do well to call and pur chase some of my goods. J. 11. BIGGS. N. B. I would advise all those indebted to roe or to the late firm of King A B:gga, to make immediate payment and save the cost of a suit. 1 expect to leave the State in June or July, and all claims not settled by that time will be pat in an officers hands for collection. , . . J H. BIGGS. Raleigh, April 8, 1857. 1 17 w6w. VALUABLE LAND FOR 8ALE. THE 8UB scriber offers for sale his tract of land, in Johnston County ; it lies four miles Sontb of Smttbfield, on Neuaq river, and contains 1,800 acres; it is well timbered, both of oak and pine, and tbe portion that is cleared is in fine farm ing order. There are oo the premises a good Dwelling, and all necessary Out-bouses. The terms will be half cash, tbe balance on time. Persons desirous of purchasing, are re quested to call on tbe subscriber, who will show them tbe premises. JOHN SMITH. March 10, 1S57. 1175 wSm. it r . : Hi
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