The North-Carolina standard., 1848-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

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the Washington correspondent of the baltimore Sun
IS Many thathe will meet Gen. Kearney, sum-
moned to the field but this is Nh. Benton,
at the time OF has marriage put himself undera pledge
not to fight another duel. Again, it has been said
that Lieut. Col. Fremont would take up the matter
but Gen. KearHey has expressly disclaimed, before
the Court, any Intention at any time, to insult Lieut.
Col Fremont, and thus there can be no difficulty be-
| tween them: 80. s<1.s4ssssss
So manysgallant officers of the army continue to
visit Washing that it is difficult to keep up with
the mus ef-rolls would most cheerfully pay them
the comp Pment noticing their arrival if we could
be informed of the fact. s
Among the last Visiters are Col. Morgan, of the
Ohio volunteers; Capt. Magruder, of the artillery
service and last, but not least Maj. Bliss, Gen. Tay
lor's adfutant and secretary-gallant names, which
all known to the country in the annals of the pres
ent brilliant war;. WGshington Union.
TENNESSEE CONVENTION. We understand that let
ters in town, giving the most gratifying account
of the meeting of the Democratic State Convention
of Tennessee, held at Nashville the 9Th of Janu-
ary. The convention was numerous and highly res
pectable, and all its proceedings were conducted
with the utmost regularitysand harmony. They NOM
mated candidate for the Presidency but they ap-
pointed very respectable and able delegation to
attend the National Convention. WGsh. Union.
TREASURY NoTEs. The Philadelphia Inquirer says
that the feeling in the mercantile community is deci
dedy in favor of the issue of Treasury notes of de-
nominations as low $50, should the Government,
as is now beyond all doubt, require loan for
purposes. Such an issue, it is believed, would
assist and relieve rather than depress the money
ket. Such notes, might, moreover, be made use of
with great advantage throughout the country in the
way of remittances. Ten millions could readily be
absorbed in this way.
EcL1psEs IN 1s4s. There will be six: four of the
sum- and two of the March 5th partial eclipse
of the SUM- visible March 18TH total eclipse of the
moon, partially visible April Sd, eclipse of the sun,
invisible. August 2Sth, another eclipse of the sun,
invisible. September 18th, total eclipse of the
moon. visible. September 9th, eclipse of the sun,
invisible.
The English excise laws operate severely upon
literature in that country. Messrs. Chambers, in the
Edinburgh Quarterly, say the cheapest of their pub
locations has been completed and they affirm that
of f26766 spent in paper G5, ,431 was paid to gov
ernmeIt for duty This exceeds they say, their
own profit
A writer in. the Wilmington Journal, signing him
self IS Duplfn;' recommends Gen. Mckay a sulta-
BILE candidate for Governor of North Carolina.
Gen. McKaygwould not accept the nomination, if
we are not very'much mistaken.
The Writefat the same time speaks highly of MIR.
Leake 81 ~ North Caroknian.
WH1G CONVENTION ONO. We learn that the
Wing Convention at Columbus, Ohio, has adopted
resolutions aainst the war; and sustaining Senator
Corwin in his views on the subject. No preference
was expressed to candidate for the Presidency.
Mr.. Brownell member of the Wisconsin Con-
venton, lives at the Falls of Croix, 425 miles from
ney travelling 12o miles foot, 40 in canoe, and
the rest OF the way by stage.
A WooLLY HoRsE. The Cincinnati Atlas states
that one of the greatest natural wonders is
now being exhibited in that city, being nothing less
than horse covered with wool instead of hair, and
without name with tail like an elephant, and
beautiful form.
The Boston Post is guilty of the following: 1t
was asked by a lady in company, the other evening,
if Adutant Bliss married man. &c No, Madam
responded the Doctor, who professed to know &c he
is not a connubiai Bhss"
WYMAN B. S. Moor, the new Senator from Maine,
(says the Bangor Whig, is of respectable char
acter and talents. He is understood to be decidedly
in favor of the conquest and subugation of the whole
of Mexico and utterly opposed the Wimot Proviso,
or any limitation of Slavery.
The population of New York is now estimated at
nearly half million. Philadelphia and suburbs, $780,,
900. Cincinnati, 100000. New Orleans, $4,000,
Buffalo, 10000
Mr. RITcuIE. The Senate of the United States
have passed resolution readmttng the editors of the
Union to the privilege of seats their floor The
resolution was adopted without opposition, and by
unanimous vote.
An editor summing up the virtues of soap boiler,
lately deceased concluded his culogy with the usual
phrase of &c peace his ashes - The remark gave
great offence to the family, one of whom threatened
the editor with personal violence.
Never be afraid to do right because somebody will
laugh at you Never do wrong because that same some
body will applaud you. Never be ashamed of an
old hat if it is brushed, and the best you have.
The American Bible Socetysare now printing, at
their establishment, in Nassau street, New York,
about 900 copies of Bibles and Testaments month
ly-equal to $4,000 annually-and yet not able
to meet the constantly increasing demand.
AN UNUSUAL. CIRCUMSTANCE. Ten or fifteen years
ago, six young men, one by one, left their native
county, (Fayette,. ky:.) in search of livelihood
abroad. They will all meet at the present session.
as members of Congress-. Cincinnati Times.
Charles Gordon Green, Esq, the able editor of the
Boston Morning Post, has received the caucus nomi
nation of the democratic members of the Massachu-
setts Legislature for State and receiver gen.
eral. Albany Argus.
An aged, bald-headed teacher told an mpudent
boy the story of Elijah and the bears. When he had
done the boy said =" Go up, old bald-head: noa0
bring ON your bears .....
To MAKE WooD GO FAR. A correspondent informs
that wood goes further when left of doors, than
when we'll housed some of his having gone upwards
of quarter Of a mile in one night
THE New HAVEN OUTRAGE. Tutor Goodrich,
who was so severely injured by blow from an iron
bar in the hands of of the Students is apparent
ly out of danger. Ewing is still in prison, for
want of bail. Tower is at large on bail of ,000
bill to repeal all laws prohibiting the importation
of slaves into Tennessee for sale passed the House
the Sd inst, and sent to the Senate for con-
currence. FED.
SHoRr MESSAGE. The annual message of Gov. |
Sratton of New Jersey, to the Legislature, occupies
only one column and half of the Newark Advertis-
er. Coy. Stratton is sensible man.
: Lone FREIGHT TRAIN. The new engine, North