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Vol. XXIII. No. 20.
EALEI GH. NORTH-CAROLINA. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 29, 1657.
Whole Number 1182.
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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.
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