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The North-Carolina standard., 1838-01-03
FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD.


Eraznination i1pthe La Yale Female Seminary.
1t is to be regretted that the Trustees of this
institution of female education, did not, through
press of business. generally attend its late exam
ination, and all unite their testimony as to the
merit of the performances. But Trustee, most
sedulous in attendance and he trusts, not incom.
F. tent tojudge, cannot forbear Offering for publi-
cation the common Impression as he has every
reason to believe, OF the very respectable, learn
ed, and polite company that honored this exami-
nation with their presence. That, in ali the oral
recitations, specimens of the fine arts exhibited,
and musical performances the young Ladies and
Misses, eVinced more than wonted proficiency
This praise may be farIessly awarded them as
we'll as their teachers, that whatever they learn.
ed at all, was learned thoroughly and understand
lngly. Indeed, it was matter Of surprise, that
the pupils could take in so aide as we'll as ncen
rate range of the Arts and Sciences in one ses-
sion's study; viz: from elegant performances in
Reading, Penmanship. Composition, and Arith.
metical sums, to those of AIgebraic, and other
higher Mathematical calculations, correct recita-
tions in Geographical. Philosophical, Botanical,
and Chemical studies, and splendid pieces ofNiu.
sic on the Piano Forte. In most Of which, ac.
companied by such questions ofthe teachers and
others as to evince general knowledge, as well
as particular acquaintance, with the treatsos on
such select studies and authors as are calculated
TO strengthen and enlarge the mind. as well as
to fit for usefulness in after life.
TO conclude, it may be considered as but re-
iterating the sentiments of those having educated
their daughters and wards at La Vallee, in say
ing, that in point of healthy location, ample ac.
commodations of buildings and the like, polite
and accomplished family society, well qualified
instructors (they are from first rate Female
Seminary in the State of New York, and there
fore pursue the same general plan of instruclion.)
and thorough, judicious system of education,
in all branches taught in the highest Female A.
cademies of our enlightened times. this Tnstitu.
ton ranks second to none, and is richly deserg-
ing the liberal patronage it has hitherto enjoyed
So far from saying the foreg Ding. in empty COM
pliment or through local prejudice. the'writer of
this. believes he declares nothing but the sober
truth outo proper spirit Of zeal to promote the
great cause Of education in general, and of this
excellent Institution in particular.
ONE OF THE TRysTEEs,
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VOL. VINO. Ie6.

and softly drop into his ear the query, "Good
sir, while you are SO furiousIy throwing stones.
are you quite sure that goa are not, yOurseL Eiv-
ing IN house of glGss?" ''Have care, good
friend, lest how much soever we may admire
your chiValry, your prudence in the end, cannot
be much commended" "He, that provokess" Il
would whisper to him. "a war of character
should carry into it the sword of truth, and the
shield of innocence" And as it may not be pre-
suming too much, to suppose. that this sage and
doughty Fallstaf, has at some times, for some
purposes, consulted the divine oracles; (why not,
since his great ArcAetype before him could quote
scripture:) would invite his serious attention
to the 28th and 29th verses of the 18th chapter
of the Gospel by ST. Luke. the practical wisdom
Of which, rigaLGnt as he IS, am doubtful has es-
capped his attention-HFor which of you, intend
ing to build tower. stitch not down first and
counteth the COST, whether he have sufficient to-
finish it2 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foun-
daion and is not able to fnishit, all that behold
IL. begin to mock him r' These fearful sngges-
tions, might perhaps sink his foam, and ahate
somewhat of his heroic ardor for public tour
nament; but, for the honors of low-born gasco-
made. of which they might deprive him, they
would probably compensate him in consequence
of solid benefit III cannot speak "a word to the
wise" caution to the guilty, may perhaps in
the present case, serve the purpose as we'll
In conclusion must beg your indulgence,
in justice to the assaiied character of the Baptist
church ofthis city, to be permitted to say, that
[ do not believe there is a more peaceably
disposed or peaceably demeaned portion ofthe
community, than the present members OF that
church. Our religion teaches as obedience to
our laws, and reverence to our rulers We are
the friends and advocates ofthe institutions ofour
country as we are also of public peace and So
cial order Our object has been been peaceably
to worship God, and to the extent of our ability,
to promote the Kingdom of the Redeemer among
ourselves, and in the world. If we have offend
ed, such has been the extent our offending
1t is satisfaction to US, therefore, to believe.
that by such course, we cannot have displeas-
ed any of the wise or good of the community
but that on the contrary, conduct has been
calculated to provoke only, the hostility of SUCH
as are neither the friends of order or Of virtue
We submit therefore most cheerfully, to an en-
| ightened and liberal community, whether ace,
with such views and in such course, are corr
rupting public morals endangering the peace.
and subverting the good order of society or
whether this character is more justly due to
those. who by slandering an unofending and
retiring people, would, from the darkness in
which they reside throw a frebrand into society
PASTOR OF THE RALEIGH b. CHURCH.
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S1R-In compliance with Resolution of the
House of Representatives, adopted on the 1st in
slant, and received by me on the 5th, have the
honor to submit the following report:
1st The resolution asks for 'the balances now
on hand so far as ascertained to the credit of the
Department"
The Department has in bank, ex-
elusive of outstanding warrants S444,629 81
In the hands Of Post Masters, re-
ported 334,50O 80
S779, 9,2O9 80
End. IAN estimate ofthe receipts and disburse-
ments during the residue of the current year"
The nett receipts of Post Offices
for the quarter ending 3Ist De-
cember next, are estimated at $760,0O0 90
The expenditures for the same
quarter are estimated at 10000 90
3rd. 1.-THE aggregate amount received and dis.
bursed by the Department since the LIST of May
last, Distinguishing the amount in specie from that
in other funds"
The amount deposited in bank
since the 1st day of May last
is s.se- Sl24,3 $40 z62
The amount reported as received .s
by draft offices 544sla 81
The amount received by contract
orsfrom collection Offices during
thequarter ending 30th Septem-
ber last was 2a7,97o SO
The amount received in the same
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unimpaired, and is confident in its capacity to
10 carry on its operations. according to existing
laws. receiving and disbursing gold and silver
only. -
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
AMOS KENDALL
Hon. JAMES K. Polk.
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
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THOMAS LORING,

TERMS--TnE North CAROLINA STANDARD
is published weekly, at three dollars per annum
payable half-yearly in advance; but it win be
necessary for those living at distance or out of
the State. to pay an entire year in advance. A
subscriber failing give notice of his desire dis
coatinue at the expiration of the period for which
he may have paid, viii be considered as having
subscribed anew, and the paper continued, at the
option of the Editor, until ordered to be Stopped
but no paper will be discontinued, until all arrear-
ages are paid.
ADTER RTLSENEN7IS, not exceeding four
teen lines will be inserted time for one dollar,
and twenty-five cents fer each subsequent inser-
tion those of greater length in proportion If the
number of insertions be not marked on them they
will be continued until ordered out.
Court Advertisements and iSherif7s Sales, will
be charged trenty-fpe per cent. higher than the
usual rates.
those who advertise by the year.
- Letters to the Editor must come free OF
postage, or they may not be attended to.
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). WENESDDAY, JANUARY 8, 1885.

manner during the months of
May and June, being fraction
ofa quarter, cannotibe ascertain
ed without taking more time
than the present session of Con-
gress will allow, but it is esti-
mated at $4,000 90
Total receipts SI,O57, 1853 81
The disbursements have been:
BY warrants on hanks S452.524 SIS
BY drafts on Post Masters 1882 SO
By collections from Post Masters
without drafts, in part estimated a87,o7o SO
Total disbursements 81 OI9, ,327 62
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Z
December 4, 1887.

December a, 1881. }
SIR On the 1st Of July last the post routes of
the United States in operation were, as nearly as
can be ascertained I41 ,242 miles in extent, and
the annual TRANSFORMATION of the mails upon them
80 597, ,o06 miles, viz:
On horses and In sulkeys ll,999,2o2
In stages and coaches Io,oO4'1Oo
In steamboats, and railroad cars 1,793,O24
The increase of routes in operation during the
proceeding year was 22,978 miles, and OF the
annual transportation 5,Ol8,62O.
From the 1st of January next the post routes
covered bv contracts will be at least l42,877
miles in length, and the rate Of annual lranspor-
tation upon them 36.228962 miles.
The number Of post Offices in the United States
on the Ist of July last was 11,767, showing an
increase of GIG within the pre- ceding year.
The number of post Offices established within
the year was $50, the number discontinued 28O,
and the changes of Postmasters 2,235.
The number OF post offices on the 1st instant
was IL 099.
The posmasters generally perform their du-
! ties with admirable fidelity and precision.
The number of contractors in the mail service
during the last year was 1852 OF these, 43O
have been fined more or less for various delin
quencies, and the aggregate of fines imposed, and
deductions made during the year, is S4l,7O5 95.
l Most of the contractors have always been en-
ergetic and faithful, and, among the rest there
has been, within the last year, very sensible
! improvement.
The revenue of the Department for the last
year. including an estimate for
deficient returns, "a, 1856 50
The expenditures, including
an estimate of demands not
adjusted, was 3,3S0,847 IS
Excess of revenue over expenditure S7562Os "a
The increase of the whole year was 201 per
cent over the revenue of the preceding year,
producing 22s.834 SO more than was estima-
ted
Detailed statements with estimates for the
coming year will be laid before Congress in obe-
dience to the act of 1886. -.--
On the first instant the Department had bank
funds 430,655 81
Specie in post Offices reported sub
ject to draft 4Io,662 81
Total funds on hand, S84l,3I9 SO
In consequence Of the failure of Congress to
reduce the postages at the last annual session,
arrangements have been made to improve the
mail service beyond the extent of the accruing
revenue so as to absorb the surplus The ca
reer of improvements has been arrested by ap
prehensions of reduction of revenue, growing
out of the general commercial embarrassment
but no reduction of the service contracted for is
at present contemplated.
The following Improvements have been made
in the time of transmitting intelligence within
the last two years. viz
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

These are the results of the Express Mails
The ordinary Mails have also been expedited.
FROM NEW YORK.
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PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

To the PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-02-15
VERY LATE FROM THE FROM
TIER.
From the Albany Argus Of Monday.
More Trouble.

We learn that Major Gen. Scorr arrived
in this city the day before yesterday (Satur-
day evening)-having probably been brought
hither, from Buffalo, BY the rumors which are
kept aloat along our Canadian frontier, one
of which represented that new expedition
against Canada was on foot on the Chateau.
gay or st. Lawrence liver Whether there
be any thing in this particular rumor, we
know Dot-but learn that Gen. Scott has
made farther requistion upon his excel
lency Gov. Marcy, for two battalions for those
rivers, and that the governor has promptly
caused orders to be issued to supply tho
troops from the nearest brigades, if Brig.
General Wool, who is in that quarter, shall,
under the instructions Of Gen. Scott, deem
their services important.
While writing the above, we farther learn
that a gentleman has just arrived from Buff
falo who brings dispatches representing that
n passenger from Detroit, met at the Black
Swamp, beyond Sandusky, about the 5th
instant, new and large band, destined to
invade Canada from our side of the Detroit
river, which band had many wagons loaded
with arms and ammunition. What orders
General Scott has given, or what movement
he may make, consequent on this report, we
know not: but he has on that frontier, Brig.
Gen. Brady, with competent force Of regu-
lars aud volunteers TO meet the contingency,
and Col. Worth is Immediately charged with
the protection of the Niagara fron,ier--also
with competent force.
The Vermont frontier with which and tho
Chateaugay and St. Lawrence rivers, Gener-
al Wool is charged) was, at the latest dates,
perfectly tranquil.
| An extra from the Office, of the Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser, dated at o'clock on
Friday evenng,gives the following important
information -
Since our paper went to press, we have
been informed that an express has arrived
from Detroit, bringing the information that
the patriots. to the number of about zoo, are
assembled in the neighborhood Of Black
Swamp, Toledo and Monroe.
II They are under the command Of the self
styled Adj. Gen. Mcleod Sutherland, and
others, and are well supplied with arms,
munitions, &c.
v The soldiers here ore to leave this ven-
ing for Detroit, where it IL expected they
will arrive in 96 hours.
i Gen. Brady, who is in command at that
point, is an active, efficient officer, and will
undoubtedly disarm the patriots Us soon as
they come within his reach.
Il A rumor has boen current here this even
ing, that the British near Detroit have fred
upon our side and killed several men. This.
we are authorized 10 say by Col. Worth, is
wholly without foundation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-02-15
HERALD F-THE TIMES.

public interest, or in public feeling, if those
measures be deemed American.
The first general aspect or feature Of the
bill, the character written broadly on lis front,
is THE abandonment Of all concern for the
general currency Of the country. This is
enough for me. 1t secures my opposition To
the bill in all stages. Sir. this bill ought to
have had preamble. II ought to have been
introduced by Il recital, setting forth, that
whereas the currency of the country had be-
come totally deranged; and whereas, it has
heretofore been thought the bounden duty o!
this government to take proper care of that
great branch of the national interest; and
whereas, that opinion is erroneous, obsolete
and heretical and whereas, according to the
true reading of the Constitution, the great
duty Of this government, and its exclusive
duty SO far as currency Is concerned, is to
take care Of itself; and, whereas, if govern
ment can but secure sound currency for it.
self, the people may very well be left TO such
a currency as the States, or the Banks, or
their own good fortune, or bad fortune, may
give them; therefore, be it enacted, &c.
&c. &c.
The very first provision of the bill is in
keeping with iis general objects, and general
character. 1t abandons all the sentiments of
lCFIlIZcH Niuikiilo,on 'be supJcCt Vi CTeult anu
confidence, and carries us back to the dark
ages. The first that we hear, is of safes, and
vaults, and cells, and cloisters. From an in
telectual, it goes back to physical age
From commerce and credit, it returns 10
boarding and hiding; from confidence and
trust, it retreats to bolts and bars, to locks
with double keys, and TO pains and penalties
for touching hidden treasure. 1t is a law for
the times of the feudal system-or a law for
the heads and governors Of the piratcal states
of Barba:y. 1t is a measure fit for times
when there is no security in law, no value in
commerce, no active industry among man
kind. Here it is altogether out of time and
out of place. 1t has no sympathy with the
general sentiments of this age, still less has
it any congcnialty with our American char
acter, any relish of our hitherto approved and
successful policy, or any agreement or con.
iormi,y with the general feeling of the coun-
try. Concluded IN our nert.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-02-15

in the SENATE, Friday, Feb. 9, Mr..
Clay presented a number Of petitions.
from mechanics and laborers Of Brooklyn
and New York, formerly in The service
of the United States, but now out Of en-
ployment, praying Congress to cause the
"Sabine" and "Savannah," now on the
stocks, to be completed, so that they
may be employed, and obtain the means
of support for themselves and their fam
lilies, without detrment or disadvantage
10 the public.
Mr.. Clay spoke most feelingly Of the
distressing evidence these and simifas
petitions furnish, Of the deranged con-
dition of the currency, and the paralysis
that has seized upon every branch Of
business. Here are hardy and indus
trious men, unable TO obtain the means
of supplying their daily wants in the
pursuits of private life, coming to Con-
gress, begging that they may be Provi-
ded with opportunities to labor, and 10
earn the means of subsistence. Embar-
rassment, distress, ruin, the most poig-
nant and affecting individual wretched-
ness, he exclaimed, are the results Of
your experiments ] intreat the friends
Of the administration TO pause ! In the
name of Justice, of humanity, OF their
suffering countrymen, impIore them to
stop in their mad and fatal career -
Collect the materials of our former
greatness, now crumbling into ruins
around us, and reconstruct the edilice OF
national prosperity on tried-a sure
and solid basis
He concluded by expressing his entiro
concurrence in sentiment recently
given at large and respectable meeting
in New York, that the question which
the people are now called upon to decide
is not "bank or no bapk," but "bread or
no bread"
The memorials were referred to the ma
ivy committee, who, il will be recollected
some days ago asked to he discharged
! from the consideration Of similar me-
MORALS praying for the completion oftho
frigate Raritan nt Philadelphia. Mr..
! Rves is chairman Of the committee.
The motion Of Mr.. Webster, on the
| report Of the Secretary of the Treasury,
! respecting the payment of pensions and
! fishermen's bounties in Commonwealth
+ Bank notes, was adopted. 1t has been
| referred to the committee on finance.
! The debate on the Sub-Treasury bill
was resumed. MIR. Smith Of Indiana
made very sensible and vigorous
speech against this scheme for sub
! Treasury bank He also. expressed
! himself Iavorably disposed to the propo-
sition of Mr. Rives. But there was
another measure, in bis opinion, still
more deserving fsupport--thc establish
mcnt Of national bank. lie urged the
considerations which render such an in
stitution expedicnt and also, very ably
! defended its constitutionalty.
! In the HOUSE, no public business was
transacted, it being private bill day
! An act of justice was done TO the heirs
of Robert Fulton. The House at length
! passed the bill for their relief-making
an appropriation of 100000 for the
services, hazards and losses Of Fulton !;
trifling compensation for tho immense
and enduring benefits he conferred ON
J.. his country and race.
,. Both Houses adjourned over to Mon
! dav
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-07-04
FROM THE FRONTIER

The Rochester DdIy Advertiser of
Nj 'nday Is, m a p'stscirpt states that
Bill 1hnS N" Il the he I'd of small party,
robbed three farm h uses on the C an,da
lslrn1 tdatP, lying in front Of Buh. They
took 500 IN cash, aud h I'd "A sixteen DARED
barge, m uniting from two to three Founders.
Two British Steamers were in search of
the robbers.
A letter from Oswego, N. Y. dated llih
inst. saws understand that dispatches at
rived this evening for The Governor Of nnr
State, whose head q mrters are now NJ thus
place bearing Intelligence. Confirmed hy
ca. c mp, thlt the attack upon the Sir
Robert pee was Canadian affiir IN toto,
and th''I was p nnrd ani set IN fsh nv
G indians only. This intelligence place,
us on high vantage ground.
The following is IA copy of "prnlama.
Il N" recently issued bv the leader f he
gang that destroycd The SIC minat Sir Robert
Peel. Ii was ohha,nelfr g ". Mercy: and
if the f'cis may he relied. IN, is imp ,rt n, !.
as showing 'hh the at ack, alih ugh IN de
in the Americ n waters, was ed in
and pro 'eeded from the British donimnns.
"To all chom il my concern.
81, WIIlim Johnson, II natural hrrn Gilt
zen { Upper Can1la, certify thar h ~ a
com mission in he P tri II service f UDper
Canada as comm nder in chief of the ~ |
Errres AMI A tili. rpmmanlrd the cxpa-
drinn that raplured aud lesirnvel tho
steamer Sir Robert Peel The ~ under
my Command IN thai expedite N were nearly
all natural huru Eng ish ~ ,c's-ihe ex
cep'i.n n, were vol inieerS Gur the exorliflnn.
Nv lie ia rters was "n IN Island IN he
-. Ltwrencr, without The jirI>dIctl,n 81 b
Un'rd SAes, ia plared ntupd l,y IN.
F'1 w ..rr. ! ara we'll acqI in'rd with
,he pound " inc, and know w,lch of tho
I~iluis b. ini Which TO 40, elons e., the
United Slie-; md IN he select If The
Island ! wished 10 le positive ana II ior lie
within The iris fiction 1t ne Unrei Ssite~,
aud hud reference 10 the d, cisIn of the
Commissioners under the SIKH article fine.
treaty of Ghen', done at Utica, IN the S ale
If New York, 18th June, 1872. | know
The number If the Island, and by that de-
clsion il was British Tertiary vet hold
pOsSessiun Of that ST Iti0n. and we also OcrII.
py station SINE twenty or IN IRE miles
from the boundary line If be- United States,
10 what was his NJ jes,y's dominiuns unnl
occupied by us. I act under orders. The
oIjecI of NV movements is the inlepenl-
ence Il the C,nIdas. am MT At wir wish
the Commerce or property Of the citizens Of
United Stales.
sSi4ned his tenth day of June, in the
year Of or Lord une lhusand eight hun
bred and thirty weight
WILLIAM JOHNSON.'
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-07-04

position, for foreign traffic aud commercial
pursuits in general, added to the spirit Of
enterprise hat will prosecute the improve.
,nenls Ms their Necessity becomes apparent,
the projectors If this noble work will, NJ
doubt, realize the prediction IN de Nv an in
'eIigent gentleman from Kentucky shat
he harbOr will become superior to any other
on the coast west of FlorId', and This port
If Mississippi viii, ere long, rival the
rich emporiums Of her adj1inng sister
states :"
The situation Of Mississippi city, at Ba-
vM Grand Sable, is one { surprising eau
y; there are no stgnanl pools to disfigre
rs surface, and the pure saline hreeze, re-
turning daily from the ocean, renders it pe
culiary delightful as place of summer re-
sdrnce, and also gives the hest assurance
of the health of the inhaLitan's, as well as
of he seamen employed in the port through
nut the wear; the advantages which it pre-
senis for the termination Of the rail road,
Are not surpassed AT any point on the coasl.
and its proximity TO the enirance of ship
island channel, is deemed sufficient claim
to render it worthy the adoption of the
board.
The Pracficahilify Of the scheme of es-
tabllshing commercial depot, wi hin your
own hNrders On the Gulf, with Ihnse acq lain'-
ed with the location in question, is no lon
ger sufjecfof dnub; the Capabilities of
Ship and Cat island hdrhors, have NJ been
acknowledged, and the only reason WI,
their advantages have not been m ire sene
rally known, is perhaps. owing To the W m
of connection with the interior, and h. at
s"nce # MAT energy (1nfil very Iate', fell.)
winch ,is indpen,ahIy necessary 10 led
"a the achievement of great enteFpr
SEES
All which is refpect,lly sil mitted
F. II. PETRE, G. E,