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The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08
THE. ST TA.NDARD.
R.ALEIGM 81. q.
"wednesday. September 8. IsAs
neafh 81 silas Wright.

The Republic has lost one of its wlsest and
nobiest sonsi- Silas Wright Of New York is nc
Emoret He died at Canton, ST. Lawrence county,
on the 9Th Of last month, Of apOplexy in the SID
year of his age. estes
Silas Wright was born in the town of Amherst,
Massachusetts, on the Gath of May, 1875. In
1915 he graduated at MiddIebury College, Yer
mon, : and in 1919 he removed to Canton, where
, he opened an office and commenced the practice
of the law. We quote from his Biography, pub
lished in 1916 in the Democratic Review:
"His superior talents, added to the universal
kindliness of his disposition and manners, soon
made him, highly popular. < He was, after but a
short residence in his new home, selected as the
village postmaster, the captain OF the local militia
was stoned as the surrogate of the county of
ST. Lawrence. In all these situations, at the same
time that he perfectly discharged every duty de-
voving on him, he never failed, by an insensi5ie
process which, without effort on hisoRn part, was
irresistible on the part of OILERS tosmake himself
the object Of universal and afectionate personal
Popularity. r -: - a!G"-.. ssa
i' But a more enlarged public than a village
neghborhood soon appreciated justly the Abilities
studious habits, attainments, and integrity OF the
young barrsier. In the fall of the year 1923, with
out the slightest expectation of such an event on
his part, Mr.. Wright was nominated ny his demo-
cratic friends candidate Tor the once OF sena-
tor in the State legislature" r-...' a. ---..'.
In 1927, Mr.. Wright was elected member OF
lhe House of Representatives in Congress; and
in 1929 he was appointed by the Legislature of
his State, Comptroller Of New York. In 1888
he was elected to the Senate Of the United States,
in which body he met successfully in debate such
men as Clay and Webster, and won for hmselfa
which will be as lasting as the land he
served and whose great interests were ever near
his heart After the cluse Of the 9Th Congress,
MIR. Wright was called by the people 10 the Office
of Governor Of New York but was defeated for
. second term by the Anti-Rentcrs. against whom
he had rigidly enforced the law, and who, for that
ranks.
MIR. Wright possessed the incest sense Of honor,
and was uniformly courteous and respectful in de-
bate Such was the goodness of his heart and
such the gentIeness of his manners, that he had
no enemies. He was blessed with a sound judg-
ment, the offspring of calm, strong brain. No np-
peals to the passions or the prcjudices of men
characterized his arguments, but they went, tenn
pered and aimed by reason, TO the minds of his
hearers, and, if they did not always produce con-
'iciion they never failed to receive attention apd
respect. In his personal habits he was remarka-
bly, plain and unostentaious, presentnga true model
II. an honest aad consistent Democratic statesman
For faithful and eloquent delineation Of this
great mans character, werefeF our readers 70 an |
article in another column from The Washingto ton
Union. ... ... ....s ..-..~. .-.> ..
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We are as much opposed as the Register posi-
bly, can be to what tha, paper calls I" "Caucuses
and Clques formed and gotten up by little " Cross
Roads politicians" But with that paper, and with
party men of both Sides we advocate Just and fair
Conventions; and we hope we shall always be
found paying respect to their decisions and sup.
porting their nominees, so far as Democratic prn'
cipIes are concerned. But why is the Register so
much given to announcing the Conventions held
by its opponcn,s2 Is it consistent for one party
to prac,Ice a certain thing, and at the same time
condemn that very thing in anOthcr2 Again:
Can the Register point out single instance in
which the Democrats have failed to sustain The
nominees Of their Convcnlions2
By the way, the Register seems TO be taking
wide sweep on the War question. We Ore viii
ling to give the Editor snfficioncy of rope In
due time he wilt hang himself; but should he eS
cape that sad fate in politics. we may, after while,
haul him to, and give him some plain talk 10 h-
vor of his own country. '.. 30. .'-st+...'.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

Gen. Taylor, it will be seen by to-day's paper,
has written "another letter." In reading it over,
we thought 1t was the same one we last publish
ed, so much is it like it. One might suppose that
ne had sent it to the printers and had number oi
copies struck to answer the demand.
But how foolish it is in people TO be writing to
the General. 1t is altogether wrong in the pres
cnt state of affairs and we are very glad he gives
them no satisfaction with regard to his opinions.
He ought to treat them with silent contempt ss
In regard to this whole business, we think that
in the first place, those who spoke of Gen. Taylor
for rhe Presidency acted very foolishly to do so
this early; and in the second place, he acted very
imprudently in not refusing at The very outset to
let his name be handled in that connecriSn at all,
while he was leading the armies of the nation, j.
-sr .at ...- Fayetteville CaroliniGn.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.

| took great pleasure in communicating to you,
a few hours ago, the fact that VIM. Fl. Polk, Esq,
brother TO the President, on hearing Of the land
ing of Paroles, instantly resigned his commission
as Charge d Afaires to Naples-the most agree
able chargeshp in all Europe-in order to solicit
military appointment at the hand of the President
The latter appointed him Major of Dragons,
and on Thursday, the I'd of September, Mr. Polk
will start to join Gen. Patterson for the seat Of
war. On the lst of September he was to sail
with his bride-a rich heiress-to France, but he
elected TO serve his country in the capacity of a
soldier; preferrng the post of honor to the atrac
tons of one of the most brilliant courts of Europe
This is an example worthy of imitation, and may
well serve as lesson TO that throng of empty
hearted "patriots" who nre always ready to serve
the countrY-in a ciuik capacity. IL
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PGredes. We stated on Sunday, that Gen.
Paredes would not be able to get to the city OF
Mexico before Gen. Scott This was an error.
The Mexican couriers, we understand, frequently
make the distance from Vera Cruz TO the capita
in forty hours. The general is a hardy active
man, prompt, rapid, energetic in all his move
ments, and fine horseman. If he aims for the
capital, he will no doubt get there before General
Scott, but hardly in time to take part in the deci-
sive battle which appearances indicate, is about to
take place on the road to the capital r. -- .
...,--, ...r -..-l.s.,r,- NeU Orleans Della.
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The latest letter which has been received at the
War Office from Gen; Taylor is dated in August
which had been addressed to him by the Secre-
tary for his portrait to be engraved upon the med
al which has been voted him by Congress. The
General refers the Secretary to the picture which
had been painted of him by Mr.. Brown of Rich
mond, as containing correct, perhaps the best,
likeness of him. 49, Wash Union
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J.. A correspondent of La Patra says that Paredes
LETT Vera Cruz quarter of an hour after his ar
riVal on the 18th August--met 800 guerrillas
short distance from the walls, who travelled with
nIm to Mexieo--expec,ed to be there on the l7th.
(lt ne gets there in that time he will make the
most extraordinary trip on -record) ss. Id = -.
s..- :--s.I g. - .. .. New Orleans Della, -
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TIE Death of Mr.: Wrighh The death oI
Slas Wright took place at ten o'clock on Friday
morning. An extra from the Ogdensburg Re
publican states that about half-past eight o'clock
A. nj. Mr. Wright called at the post office, ap'
parently in his usual health. While seated in a
chair at the post Office, reading letter, the young
man, the only clerk in the office, perceived that
he dropped the letter, and appeared as if seized
by sudden pain. He was alarmed, and inquired
Of Mr. Wright what was the matter2 Mr.. w.,
putting his hand on his heart, replied that he was
suffering extreme pain in the chest-that he had
twice before within the week felt similar pain, and
that upon sitting down i; passed away. But this
was more severe-he felt it passing into his left
arm to his neck He rose and went to the door
TO 90 home but returned to his seat and desired
the Young MN TO 60 or send for DR.. Clark The
young man sen: for DR.. Clark, who soon came
into the office and gave Mr.. Wright some medi-
cine, which seemed to relieve him, and Mr. w.
accompanied by the Dr., walked home, few
rods from the Office.
The Doctor remained with Mr.. Wright at his
house some time, and left him lying upon his bed
in gentle perspiration, supposng him to be better
Very soon after he had left him, message reach
ed DR.. Clark that Mr.. Wright was dying. and
before the Doctor reached the house he was dead.
Governor Wrigh, had been selected and con- ,
sentrd, to oliver the annual address before the
State Agricultural Society, at the approaching
air. AZ. Y. E0. Posi-
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Dr. Hawks. recently elected to the Presidency
of William and Mary College, has accepted a
prior offer made 70 him of the Presidency of the
University of Louisiana. p His combined salaries,
from his Church and the University will llamount,
it IS said TO the sum Of 8 O,00O.. an IN 4-s~f7
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Tennessee Electlons.

The Nashville Wing states that the returns for
members to the Legislature in Tennessee, show a
Wing majority of one in the SENATE, and nine in
the House of Commons-being majority of ten
on joint ballot. In the t,s. Legislature the De-
mocrats had a majority Of one in the Senate, and
ln'eSin Tue commons 4s1a b. s..-.l
The aggregate vote for Governor in Tennessee
is 1II,145; and the majority for Neil S. Brown:
the Whig Candidate, is 92I.
The Delegation from Tennessee stands in tho
next Congress as in the last-sx Democrats TO
five Wings. .:-..s a.i6,.t .-...a .a. Il. -,.
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one which pre.eminently deserves our.notice and
respect. Considering his pretensions and his
qualifications. his Distinguished abilities, and his
numerous services, he was the last to claim, and
the first to decline the Offices which were almost
showercd upon hm. AT almost one andthe same
time three brilliant honors were rendered 10 his
acceptance. He was urged to accept the govern.
orship of New York. The President of the
United States offered him a seat upon the bench
OF the Supreme Court, lhat~nohle object of almost
The highest ambition. The democracy of the
strongest representative body in the country offer.
ed him, the honors of the Vice Presidency. Mr..
Wright decIined,them all-and among them, the
seat upon the Supreme Court bench, which he
would have preferred to all the rest; and never
can we forget the high-minded and noble letter
which he addressed on that subiect to one of our
friends, one of the judges the Supreme Court
We never were more impressed with reverence
for any man, than on seeing that production, and
weighing the reasons which prompted him TO de-
cline it. But he did decline. But his desire to
carry the State of New York for the democratic
ticket for the presidency and vice presidency
caused him at last to yield to his friends. No
man could have submitted with better grace, and
no man could have more loyalty shown his devo-
ton to his country and to mis- party.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08
From tire New York Journal OF Commerce.
YrErr Presidency

The election to Congress OF Benz B. Thurston
(dem) in the western district of Rhode Island
divides the delegation of that State in the United
States House of Representatives, and takes away
the last hope or fear of whig majority in the
House. The delegations thus far elected stand as
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

follows:
Uhig. Democratic. Equally dirided
Vermont, Illinois, Georgia,
Pennsylvania, Missouri, New II 'mPshire
Ohio, S. Carolina, Rhode Island.
Florida, Michigan, Total, 5.
tEcW i ok, Texas,
New Jersey, Virginia,
Massachusetts, Indiana, ..s
Delaware, Iowa,
Connecticut, Tennesse,
Kentucky, Arkansas, .......t
North Carolina, Alabama.
Total, II. Total II.
The four States not included in the above list,
are MaIne Maryland, Louisiana and Mississippi
It is most probable that three of these will elect a
majority Of democrats, and the other (Mary landj
may be lie. At all events, the wings have no
chance of majority of the States, and consequent
ly no chance of success, except by uniting with
some other party or faction, in case the election of
President should devolve upon the House.
I'VE are curious to know from the Journal Of
Commerce, what party or faction it refer to as
willing to coalescc with the wings. Wetrust, the
people themselves, by their own organization and
their votes in the electoral colleges, will prevent
any chance of such a coalition. Uneonl
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

Mr. Benton. It is stated in a letter from Wash!
ington, BY a correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
that COL Thomas H. Benton is preparing his
Memoirs of Thirty Years in the Senate of the
U'sited States with Reflections on the most Emf.
nent Statesmen of that period OF course course, Mr..
Calhoun will not be spared. a,t -.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

DtaA Of an Editor, JIM G. Lpscnre, Esq
one Of the Editors of the Harrisburg (Pa) Union
died on the. 2slhcultimos in The 45th year oil n'
age. The deceased had been connected with 'n'
Democrats press of Pennsylvania for abOut'"el,
ty.fve years. and was perfectly familiar with al
the political movements Of the State and nation
for the last quarter Of a century. t a.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

Mr.. Buch0aanS Letter The Charleston Mer
curry thus speaks of Mr. 'Buc hanari's Letter. which
appears in our paper today "In another cOIam"
will be found letter of the Hon. James Buchan'
an upon the subject of the WilmOt ProVisO' lis
at this time is most opportune, aSH
cannot fail 10 exercise a heaIthful influence upon
public opinion at the North We have been long
aware of his sentiments upon this subject ana We
are pleased to see them sosexplicitly and iOrclOV
stated 10 the public. "aj sf; 9IYd4i ,s75E
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

We learn that AGjutant Buck formerly Of tbs
City, has been appointed by Gen Gushing one Of
his Aids, The North Carolina Regiment
which AdjutanNBuek IS attached, belongsto Gen
Cushing's brigade. Adj. Buck is an able 'ac!f
clan and clever fellow, and will do his duty 10
any place or on anv occasion ,s q.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-08

Charles kessIer, Esq President, and George /
SPayd and Jacob Livingood, Esquires. Secrefaris
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-23

The brig Canton, Captain Hall, left Laguayra Marcel
2sh, and the captain that for several days prev
to his leaving there OF skirmishe
in the interior, between the Guzman party and the gov
eminent troops the former seeking to raise suficen
force to rescue Guzman.
The brig Caracas left Laguayra on the 9th March
the day before the Canton and arrived at Phladepha
two days ago, and brings no ascount OF any disturb
ances.
General Jose Tadeo Monagas, and not General Paez,
President of Venezuela reported in the given BY
Captain Hall, of the brig Canton.
Last fall contest for the presidency occurred in Vene
zuea, and Guzman, abolilionis and agraran, was
of the candidates. He defeated. No election
having been made by the people, Congress last February
elected General Monagas.
revolution, and were promptly overthrown. Guzman
and his principal abettors were captured Ciseneros one
OF GuZman's leaders, condemned and shot
Recently GuZman tried, condemned, and sentenced
be shot, but his sentence had not been executed at the
latest dates.
Messrs Houghton, Brothers, & Co., have letters from
their Laguaya correspondents dated 9th March, which
makes mention of any revolution.
On the whole, it is evident that the rumors which
Captain Hall heard at Laguayra have reference to the flu
tile attempts heretofore made, and now repeated, by the
Guzmanites, to rescue him and save his life.
With the exception of the slight disturbances produced
by the ncendary publications OF Guzman, and his at
empts to induce the negroes and rabble to overthrow the
government Venezuela has been quiet since her separa
ton from New Grenada and Ecuador in 1881
The largest force the Guzman party ever mustered in
the field about 50o and of that force about 200 were
killed in the only engagement they have had with
the government troops, which occurred last year Upon
Guzmans execution, it is presumed the faction will be
extnguished.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-23

The value goods entered in warehouse is, appears,
and half millions and the average rate of duties
charged upon them 40 per They being of the
goods which the duties the most onerous that
sent into bond. The amount for the quarter is apparently
small compared with the whole imports; but it is to be
considered that this is the quarter when probably the ac-
ties afforded least required by OF the quick sale
of the goods. The sy stem is yet and many minor
details necessarily yet be regulated in order that it
may work smoothly The most important of these relates
to insurance. No be obtained upon goods
the warehouse. This is serious evil to commits
sion merchants and the enemies of liberal measures as
well of the heads OF departments are not slow in making the
of it, The insurance companies of N. York have rule
by which they will take than $4,000 600 on
a single risk. Now the "warehouse' being building,
will contain at times perhaps $2000000 worth of goods,
and considered single risk Hence, applying the
rule, it would require l20 officers at least to insure this
amount. Some objection made to the steam hosting
machine but the real difficulty have said the extent
of the risk Prudent merchants will not themselves take
risk that directors they refuse OF company
The fact of inability insure is sought to be charged the
fault of the department when it is owing the necency
of the insurance companies The risk in itself is really
large, and appears that law of Congress authoriz
ing charge of 3l6 per cent, for the government to be
responsible for the goods under its keys would meet the
difficulty and relieve the insurers well the protec
tionists" from considerable uneasiness
1t please the grasping and illbera spirit Of the in
surance companies that the New York legislature former
y nearly prohibited the employment Of foreign capital in
insurance The losses incurred by the great fire prompted
the companies permit capital from other cities,
share losses, if not 10 obtain part of the profits Ifnow
they inadequate the commerce. the depart
meni may supply the deficit in the indicated.
The business OF the port down April is has been fol
lows; .t.t.-.,.. I
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, April %, 5 p. m.

BALTIMORE, April Z3 p M
4n Aprl shocer-Business brisk The Hour, grain ana
cotton markets, &c.
After a continuous drought OF about twenty-sx days.
had this afternoon fine April shower The prospect
for continuance of them good at least it is to be
hoped the earth has lost nearly all its powers of
station whilst the grain the ground is suffering almost
to destruction for want of rain.
There nothing of local interest stirring in Baltimore at
present though business being transacted exceeds that
OF any previous
The mail this afternoon brings from any quarter
OF the slightest interest.
THE MARKErs-In the Baltimore market, to-day, flour
still very much unsettled. There sales Of about
600 bb Howard -four, to-day, at SO IS. The de-
cline reghts and the lghness of stock prevents prices
from declining much. City Mills inactive The mar
ke for grain still unsettled quote small sales Of yellow
corn at 30 cs white do 81 So cts; Pennsylvania red
wheat l55 49, Maryland arriving oats 4S so
At New York. yesterday, hourwas dull, but firm in fact
the stock Is small that holders almost obtain any
price they choose ask 250 bbs Troy sold IS
bbs western, deliverable in May, So 37k south
ern kinds held 81 80 81 ga 81 per bushel was
freely offered for prime samples of northern yellow
and refused; 600 bushels southern yellow sold %
few Struggling lots white, 90 95 cts $500 bushels
southern oats As cts Provisions are firm, and have up
ward tendency Lard is in good demand at 10 cents.
At Philadelphia, to-day, flour with limited de-
mand with but few buyers in Market and the only sales
500 barrels, good straight brand at 81, and
small lots good western taken for home at the
same price; buyers generally offer Sc u.s. Corn meal
very dull and offered So so, without sales. Wheat,
900 bushels good Pennsylvania reds sold to fill up at
I57 cs and white at I6O Corn held above the views
buyers, and small sales of good Pennsy yell
low reported 95 Provisions firm, 200 barrels
rnmp pork sold $l4 25 Whiskey, $50 barrels sold
20 cents.
THE COTTON MARKET.At New York. on Thursday, two
thousand bales had been sold speculation at
full per ID higher than the prices Monday.
AT Philadelphia yesterday, sales limited, holders
demanding more than buyers were willing to give.
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COMMERCIAL,
From our Commercial Correspondent.
NEW York, Thursday. 4p. m, n


New YORK, Thursday, D. M, ~.
April 22, 1877.
The last year has been fruitful of favorable to The
growth OF commerce but while the public the great re-
suits produced through the working of sound principles
they slow appreciate the labor and opposition that
must be encountered in the putting OF them in operation
The aversion OF merchants generally to Innovation any
departure from the customs of ages seems to be more dread
ed than great Inconvenience to which they may have
been subjected In proposing any reform, the projectors
have en6nner only actual hostility from opposite in
terest but that which is difficult overcome the pis
inertie of the many Notwithstanding the great advantages
which the commerce of England is admitted TO have
derived from its restricted warehousng system, and
the many Inconvenience and positive losses which that OF
the United States has endured for the OF it, the
mercal interests look with GOODNESS, if with
dislike, upon the admirable system just going into
successful operation The warehousng law took effect in
August, 1876; but Notwithstanding that requires quarterly
reports Of the operations under it, there appears have
been made until the present quarter, by which the
advantages of the plan may be tested Such have
been made for the quarter ending April l, by the able
register Mr. Barhyd, at New York, and they very
interesting Annexed is table of the leading articles
warehoused in New York, the of the with
drawn during the quarter and that remaining in bond
April LIST, with the duties charged thereon.
LEADING wAREHoUSED NEW YORK, QUARTER END
i, ISi7.