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The North-Carolina standard., 1844-05-29
From an English Paper.
AMERICA AND TEXAS.

The intelligence brought by the last arrival
from the United States is of great interest and i'm
portance 1t appears that special envoy has ar
rived at Washington from the Texan Government.
commissioned to make an official offer of annexa-
ton on the part of the latter. The same offer was
made in the yearsel837, and was then rejected.
but under very different circumstances At that
period the acceptance of the offer of Texas would
have involved the United States in an expensive,
embarrassing, and somewhat uncertain war with
Mexico, and alsoiRfhe very probable contingency
of a rupture with England Moreover the public
mind in the U. States was very much divided on
the subject of slavery, and great jealousy existed
on the part of the New England States in regard
to any accession of Influence in the Union to the
Southern interests 3fet
In the present instance also il appears very un,
certain whether, on the. whole, the annexation of
Texas may not be an event rather favorable than
otherwise for British Interests IF it deprives us
OF means of annoying the United States and so
far. removes the temptation to a war, it is by no
means certain that this ought not to be looked on as
an advantage. A war withtbe U. States, even if
successful beyond our most sanguine expectations.
would be calamity of the most fatal description
Moreover, the andexation of Texas would give
great additional preponderance in the Union to-
the interest upon which we must necessarily relv
the most for maintenance of friendly political
and commercial relations with England-that
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Letter from MIR. Arlington.
To B. F. HoFFMAN, ESQ.,,
House of Representatives, Mau Is, I8

House of Representatives., Nag Is, 1914.
DEAR SIR: avail myself of the medium o.
| your paper TO say TO my Copstituens, that have
returned to Washington and hope now 10 be able
to remain to the end Of the Session | have been
as you know, detained at home through the seri
Gus and continued indisposition of my family
My father is no more, and my wife still continues
quite unwell-though some what better than she
has been for some time past should have regret
ted my absence the more seriously, but tha! find
nothing has been done, that my presence could
have prevented in any way affecting the particular
interest of our section ofcountry
1 arrived the very day on which the vote
was taken for laying the bill for modifying the
Tariff on the table-though had the opportuni-
ty of voting to reconsider, which failed This
was measure calculated TO have .lessenrd exist
ing duties, and at the same time to have increased
the revenue-and yet it defeated by the votes
of Southern wings, who say they are for tariff
for revenue with incidental protection But
fear they were more disposed to protect and ad-
vance their political party than the true interest of
the country.
am happy to find that, should the health of
my wife enable me to remain, shall yet have the
opportunity of voting on the important measures
of the session, which are now in readiness for ac
ton, and which may be disposed of before our
adjournment, which will likely be about the mid
die of next month
The question of Texas annexation is the great
absorbing subject o.. the duy-and the treaty for
this object is now before the Senate for ratifca-
ton, and its fate more than questionable
1t is matter deeply affecting the welfare of
the Union, and the. security of the South-it re-
mains to be seen what the people will have to
say on thessubject
find too the question of the Presidency ex
citing renewed interest in consequence OF Mr.
Ciay's letter against annexalion-and that of
MrfEan Burcn not favorable: but this matter,
1t is to be hoped, will be so arranged at our
National Convention, which is to assemble in
Baltimore on the 9th inst. as to ensure harrno.
ny and success to the Democratic cause
have thus notified my constituents of my re.
turn to my post, where it will afford me pleasure
10 attend to their misunderstanding, as conf.
IDENTIFY do, that ] do not calculate too much on
their liberal forbearance for nv absence. when
they shall know the distressing cause of my de-
tention
Very respectfully, your obt.s servt.
ARCHLD: Fl. ARLINGTON, 4
10 the Editor of the Tarboro' Press
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namely, ofAhessouthern cotton grow;no c..
The vote of Texas would be necessariIT9 otaIes
tlonal free trade vote which in the present ada
ced state ofparies and Interests might feonen Da,a
prove decisive 'quenty
w cannot afford to ALLEVIATE the southern ;n..
est and strengthen the advocates of the bob 'er
by opposing measure so.varmlg advoeea..uIa uarlf
Southern States, and BY enstug all the faa S.eG BY
of national pride and RAngIo-Saxon nreings reelngs
against US throughout the Union Nor IS 'yuuce @
good policy IN nation to commit itself to an 9'ef
Poson against the natural course ofevents, wbicb
the unoccupied prairies of Texas with the no Of
boring and parent States. We trust tborocsn .sn'
that whatever may be the result of presen,
tiations at Washington, the amicabIe roln.:gO mtgO'
between the two countries will not be ds'11 du.UnS
by any Observation-Disclosures on orr nart ':T
the domestic affairs of another continent r''' WIN
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HILARY YERGAIN. Prcst.
J. J. THoMPSoai Mf1NT9sai sTsss Presidents.
Gnwls l. " BBRoH' BRo~'re sesrl.ssss,.
For the North Carolina Standard.
Stokes County.

At democratic convention assembled at the
Court House in Germanton, Stokes county, on
Saturday the lth May, 1914, op motion of A. r.
Ruffin, Hon. John Hill was cal led tosthe chair
and on motion of Maj. John Martin, Col A. ],
Stafford was appointed secretary The Chairman
explained the object of the meeting, in an appro-
pirate address; after which, a number of nomina-
tions were made and on motion referred to com
mittee consisting Of James Stafford, Esq, Smith
Charles. Esq, Capt. John Keller, A. r. Ruf1in,
Solomon Petre, Esq BALKAN Barham, Mai Jno.
Martin, Col Geo. w. Carter, Philip Lougenour
and John Masten. The committee, after having
retired and held consultation, returned and made
the following report, which was unanimously
agreed to, to wit
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For the North Carolina, Standard.
Person County.

I
At large meeting of the democratic republi
cans OF Person county, held at the Court House
on the 18th day of May, 1844,Sti being Couri
week. John w. Cunningham, Esq was called to
the chair, and Dr. John c. Terrell appointed
seeRetary::s Aiter the object of the meeting had
been explained by the Chair, ~ J. Palmer, ESQ
rose and delivered a very appropriate speech.
After he had concluded, calls were made for A.
N.nabfe, Esq: who addressedlthe meeting in
strong and eloquent language, IN an admirable
speech of nearly two hours length The follow
ing resolutions wd8 then offered, and unanimous
y adopted
Res0EDed, That this meeting appoint as delegates to
our Electoral District Convention to be held at Hills.
borough Thursday the 18th day June next for the
purpose of selecting Elecor for hsdstrict the fol-
lowing gentlemen, to wit : DR.. C. H. Jordan William
Pearce, John Yarbrough, E. D. Bolton, S. Chandler R.
Hester, Isham Edwards, DR.. Hamlett Thomas lawson
John Pailor, Jno. Holloway, Esq. John W. Cunningham
Esq and DR.. John C. Terrell.
ResOlred That thesdemocrats of Person in the onin
ion of this meeting in favor of the annexation of
eXas ohe United States and that our de egate 10 the
Democratic National Convention, at Baltimore be left
unrammeled TO his vote for the candidate of our
ty for President. r.
On motion, it was
Res0Ired That these proceedings he published in the
North Carolina Standard, and Democratic Signal.
JNO. w. CUNNINGHAM, Chm'n.
JNo, Z. TERRELL, Sec'y.
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THE STANDARD.
R.aLEKGM, ": L..
"Wednesday, May 20, 1914.

~ We devote most of our paper of TO-DAY IN
the absorbing subject of Annexation Read tb.
able and conclusive Letters of Mr.. WOODBURY.
and Col. Johnson. Several communications and
Public Meetings unavoidably postponed until
next week. ..
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For the Northacarolina Standard
Democrats asat5,,a

A meeting of the Democratic party in Person
county, will be held at Roabore Ion Tuesday of
June Court, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for both branches of the legislature. The
democrats OF the County are earnestly requested
to attend. MANY DEMOGRATS
May FL, 1914
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Democratic Contention. This body met at
Baltimore on Monday last. As yet we have M
tldIngs from it 1t is more than probable that its
nominations were not made until yesterday. We
await the result with great anxiety But whoever
the nominee may be-whether Van Buren, or
Johnson, or Cass, ors Stewar-we shall 90 for
him, and do all we can to achieve success for the
party The Washington correspondent of the
New York Evening. Post under date of 23d
says +" The excitement on the subject of the no.
mination runs higher than ever this morning. A
greater number of delegates arrived last night and
this morning, from the west and the south, than
were here altogether before. The southern men
begin to talk of setting up "southern man" any
how, either Mr.. Tyler or Mr.. Calhoun"
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A aeao sensation. Mr. Clay said he was pre-
vented from. visiting Baltimore, during the late
convention, by a sense of delicaey. /. l.F Il
e.t II tas.a-G l L1 Boston Post
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Mr.. SteremSon's Letter. We regret we no''
not room to publish this week the Letter OF MI
Stevenson on the Texas question. 1t was "fI'I ,
before the letter of MIR. Van Buren appeared aD
is exceedipgly luminous and able After preSFp
ing an array Of arguments in favor of the neaSu,'
which no patriotic and unparalleled mind can i
.sist, he says: !,
"Great as the benefits would be which 5 %US 81 to
from an Union-greats its tendency wou0 ur Ur cor
crease power, secure peace, and extend ou.
there is ration so sink no
parative insig0ifcance By this Union a0e tant
sst n.eans Jaying. not only the grsf Sloyic dg
liberty, and securing the pepetiy OF orr g rrE
stitus6zs; 6tt adUace the cause Of reeao Hen
satio, and cristiaity throughout this Wss.r" are p
isphere, far all future time. These, gentlemen Toi
reasons for desiring the annexation OF exss exsssomui5
forward, therefore, with confidence to the @ oost 81
ment of this great object and entertain the ~TI % evs
gune assurances. that the iTreyersble COURSE Reput
has decreed that the Union of these two kndrSI
lies must take place and that its final acco1iP'''D
cannot, with safety, be much longer delayed
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Instructions to Gen. SaunderS. AT meeting
of the democratic party of Mecklenburg county
held at Charlotte on the 18th instant, the follow
ing Preamble and Resolutions were unanimous!
adopted:
Whereas, a District Convention met at DayIdsol
College on the 9Th January last, ahG appointed buU
CraIge delegate to the Baltimore National ConVeDC,
and Gen. Saunders his alternate and whereas 'n5
question of the annexation of Texas has become one
the most exciting interest to the American people, s
especially to the citizens of the Southern Saes; a..
whereas our Delegate to the National ConV Wv Wv
ing to theexctement and diversity of opinion upon w
important question, has asked for fu ther and more
PlIcit declaration of their sentiments, by the PeOPs
this district upon the subject of the Texan annezAOH
Therefore be it
Resolced, That weare in favor Of the immediate 'D'
nexatioh of Texas
ReseLued, That our Delegate TO the National CGns %
shoR, be instructed to vote for Presidential canou1
who opposed to the immediate annexation OF leAN'
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HOke and Victory! We are in the constant
receipt of the most cheering intelligence from all
Quarters in favor Of the democratic candidate, CO
Hoke.- Hoke and victory are synonymous terms
He will carry the full democratic strength in the
East, and the great West aCiH speak for ITSELF
Rely upon what we say
Col. Hoke and Mr. Graham addressed The
people of Cumberland on Saturday last We
have no fears as to what the result was The
Colonel has the best cause and be is the bes
speaker. We shall have an account Of the dis
cussion in our next La the mean time we pre-
sent the followipg extract from the letter Of
friendsie
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MoCKsVILLE, N. C., May II, I6l4
y Dear Sir: have but moment to say to you that
Col Hoke addressed the people here to-day, with great
power and effect He conrased whig promises with
whlg performances, in a clear and fOrclbes
TO make some Of our whig friends look blue think
some of them ashamed of their offspring the bank
rupt, tariff and distribution laws Our opponents buts
few years since, with their wonted regard for TRUTH
charged us with the wish to give away the public lands
to the new States, but may defy them TO show any
law ever passed by which evinces so much faVotn
to the new States, and nfcts such injustice on the ola
ones as :heir distribution law exhibits We believe h
all that is necessary for Col. Boke TO carry the State
for the people to come out and hear him."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-19

no. PRIVATE MEDICAL AiD.--The meYnpers O
he New Yor, College Of Medicine end Pharmacy, in
erning the public thanks for the liberal support they
received IN their etsrts TO suppress guackeryp
beg state that erpaticular atten continues
be directed TO all diseases Of private nature and from
the great improvements lately made the principal hos
aif Of Europe in the treatment Of those Diseases they
IAN confidently offer persons requiring medical aid adj
vantages not to be met with in any institution N tlis
ountry, either public private The treatment OF the
oege Is such as 70 insure success IN every case and
oally different from that cous practice Of running
he constitution with mercury AMI in most leaving
dseoso much worse than the original One OF the non-
'ers OF the College for many years connected with the
rincpal hospitals ofFurcpe, otends daily for ocnsua-
ion from AM TO PM.
rerrns--AdvIce and medicine, 80 cure gDaraneef
IMPORTANT CoUrrRv lwysLrDs.-fersom livirs IN
ne country and not finding convenient 10 sttend per-
'onay, can have forwarded 10 them chest containing
al medicines requisite perform perfect cure BY stating
heir explicitly, together wth oil symptoms, tms OF
contraction and treatment received elsewhere, any
nd enclosing IS, post pnid, addressed TO
W e. RICHARDSON, NJ. d., Agent
Office end ccfauting IRONS 70 no College, % Nasse"
al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-19

Iay- RECORDS PARISIAN ALTERNATIVE MIX
rUkEFor the cure of primary secondary Syphilis,
and all affections produced by injudcious Of mer
cWy. The great advantages possessed by this powerful
lucrative over all other preparations for the Of Sy-
p6ls, is that while curing the disease improves tho
constitution, whilst mercury generally leave much
disease than the 1t is administ cred for The
best recommendation give of is, that Is
extensively prescribed by the medical nlty who for
merly considered mercury the only for those
plants Sod in single bottles, 81 each in Of half
S. carefully packed and sent to all parts of the
Union Office OF the College of Medicine and Pbarma-
cy, 95 Nassau street.
w 8 RiCHaRDSON NJ d, Agent
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gf. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CuRED.-The
fonc Mixture, prepared BY the College OF Medicine and
pharmacy Of the city Of New York, 10 confidently re
commended Tor all ofdobility produced by secret in
iugence of any kind. II IS an inv aluabe RENE.
~ for impotence stcrity or barrenness nlees depend.
ing u,ai-iormaton)
Single bottles 81 each cases OF hall dozen %; care
ully packed and sent to nil parts OF the Union.
Office Of thu College of Medicine and Pharmacy. %
Nassau street W. y. RICHARDSON, NJ Il, Agent
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United States Bank. ..........."......El y
per Debentures April. :. .1S4l & 1912. 60
per ditto Oct. =. .lS4l 4 lS42 40


Lovpor MARKErs, May 4.-CoTToN-400 bales only
sold this week at prices still looking down Madras 40
Add and Surats 81 to AID At auction on the 3D. e9s
per h.; Sd being offered and refused. HidesThe mat
ket quiet for all descriptions OF Hides and few sales
have taken place by private At public auction 1882
sailed BuepOs Ayres and Monte Video Ok and Cow
partly sold at 3d to AID per TO- Provisons-The market
Tor Irish barreed provisions is firm, and fair inquiry
exists Beef has been disposed OF to moderate extent al
9Os fierce India in bond and Cos to 75s for Mess
For Prime Mess Pork SIS to SOS barrel has been paid
Butter is dull and lower English Cheese is in quiet de-
mand at AS to 74s per cwt for Cheshire Tallow-The
market is abundantly supplied with American Taiiow
prices of which lever At auction LOIS packages OF
South American partly sod in casks at 33s 3D. to 39 DID,
Dos to Dos 3D. Tea-he public sales just hnished
prices have been easier for Congou Orange Pekoe and
Young Tyson; but, OF the whole, the merchants have
been very firm and bought in or Withdrawn the chief
part offered.
LIVERPOOL Co1roN MARxtr-April 26.-There has been
an improved demand this week. but holders still con-
nue to offer their stocks freely alteration can he
ced in the prices Of description, although the mar.
ket has assumed steader aspect 4500 American, and
exporters, 100 American and 200 Surat and Madras
The total sales OF this week have been "a, $50 bags
May 3-We have no change whatever to record in the
prices of American Brazils Egyptian Sura this week
In the early part Of the week the market continued dull
but towards the close OF il there doing by the
trade with rather steader tone For the Sea Islands, at
auction to-day, there were buyers; by private they
have sold steady rates The total sales this week
670 bags OF which spectators have taken 1000 Anne
rcan AMI exporters 1850 American and 100 Surat Taken
speculation to this date 800 bales ditto same peri
an
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{h7- COL. RICHARD MENTION JOHNSON-Tt is
desirable that msny Of the friends of RICHARD NJ
JOHNSON, the Warrior, Statesman and Patriot from
every State in the Union, that make convenient
should be present at the Baltimore Convention the 9th
inst. l6-eod7t-l-W
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03- GOURAUD'S ITALIAN INDICATED SOAP,
nfahbe for rough harsh salow, chapped flesh,
md blotched pmped led red faces, eiirng deli
cate dazzling whiteness and smoothness Beware OF im
taons and buy only 81 Walker street LIST store FROM
broadway,
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90 VELPEAU's SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE
Of Gonorrhea, elect, and all mocupurnent discharges
from the nrehra These pills prepared by the New York
College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the
speedy and efccnal remedy for the above complaints
They guaranteed TO recent in from three
to five days and possess greater power obstinate
discharges and chronic gleet than any other preparation
at present known removing the disease without eonne
men from business tainng the breath disagrseing
with the stomach Price 81 per box.
Sold at the Office of the College OF Pharmacy and Mo.
dcine, 96 Nassau street
W. 8. RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent
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uy- GOURAUDS BLANC D'ESPAGNE, OR SPAN.
sh White, for the complexion. Liquid Vegetable Rouge
Hair Dyes, and every assortment OF periumery, at the
Cosmetic Depot 81 Walker street. LIST store FROM Broad.
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90 CONTRACTED CORDS AND MUSCLES, stir
joints and any rheumatic affection be cured by the
Indian Elixir and Lniment. Warranted in all cases.
All Impurities Of the hloed and scrotua Nothing can
equal Comstock's Sarsapara Price 90 cents per bottle
0 81 dozen warranted
PhEs--Hays Liniment or Lins Balm of China, war
raned to any the purchase money returned
in all cases, either blind or bleeding.
DANDRurr AND Observation-Disclosures Balm of Columbia
will at stop the hair rom falling out, restore it when
bald and keep the head entirely free from dandruG.
DnAFNEss-Dr McNairs Acoustic Oil will cure it.
To be haa only at 81 Courtiandt in this city.
LoNGLEY's WESTERN HAIR PANAcSA, from No 81 Court
landt street. will the following complaints, warrant
ed -
Bilious distractions, Liver Complaints, &c.
Roach AND BED Bue BArE-A certain remedy, warrant.
edat 81 Courtandt street-price 25 cents DR. Spohn's
Headache Remedy acerain cure for nervous and bilious
headache.
CAUTION The genuine Magical Pain Extractor to be
had only-remember oSLYin this city at 81 Courtland
street
90 "PREsERvE YOUR TEETH FROM DECAY"
You can easily do it by using DR.. Shermanl Orris
Tooth Paste which is ofthe most delicious and beau
ful dentifrces now in 1t is free from every dele
erious materiait does not inure the enamelit pures
the breath and Of the most economical articles to
be found DR.. C. Castle that celebrated dentist, pre-
to any other article he has used and
mends it to his patients Its reputation increases it
becomes known DR. Sherman's warehouse is log Mas
street Agents-2a7 Hudson street, 1873 Bowery, II
East Broadway, ITO Broadway 10 Asor House; Ledger
| Buildings, Philadelphia; and State street, Boston.
90 THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF sAR-
sAfARiLLA, 0ENTIAN AND sARsAFRAs, prepared
by the New York College OF Medicine and Pharmacy
ablshed for the suppression Of quackery This refined
and highly concentrated extract possessing all the puri
lying qualities and curative powers Of the above herbs
confidently recommended by the College infinitely
superior any extract OF Sarsapara at before
he public, and may be relied certain remedy for
all diseases arising from impure state Of the blood,
such scrofula, sarheum, riDgworm botches pim-
pes ulcers pain in the bones joints nodes cutaneous
eruptions liberated throat, any disease arising
the secondary effects of syphilis injudcious
mercury.
Sold in single Bottles at. ...... rs cents each.
in Cases of balfadozen Bottles, So so
" one dozen 90
Cases forwarded to all parts of the Union.
n B-A very liberal discount to Wholesale purchasers
Office Of the College, 95 Nassau street
! W. g. RICHARDSON, Nj. D, Agent.
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Facts for the People.


Let II be remembered that the Whig Congress which
adjourned on the Sd of March, 1s43 left National
Debt ofnearly FIFTY NINE MILLIONS. This is
the fruits Of Wing reform and yetrenehmsM Con-
gress! ..... -. .,-.
In 1910 the Wings raised a great hue and cry about
the Union Of the "Puss and tie S,oord" and the first
act OF the Coon Congress on assembling, was to repeal
all the laws in regard to the safe keeping of the public
monies, and place the whole revenues in the hands Of
the Executive thus virtually uniting the "PURsE and
the SWORD"
Let it be remembered, that under the Wing admins
traton the prices produce and the wages Of labor have
been reduced, Notwithstanding the Wings promised the
people tho dollars day and roast beef" and "Better
times"
Let the people remember that Henry Clay is the ad-
vocate Of a NATIONAL BANK, based on the same
principles as the old United States Bank, with capi
tai ofFIFTY MILLIONS. Do the people want an
other souess institution to swindle g. rob the widow and
the orphan, and prey upon the communityi--P -Pcbeian