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The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-18
DEATH BY LIGHTNING.

We learn that on the 3Oth of last month Mrs. Pat
sey Lucas, wife of Calvin Lucas residing in the up
per part of Cumberland County, Instantly killed
by lightning while sitting in the house, by the side of
her husband, during thunder-shower. The lighting
struck the gable-end of the house. shvered portions
ofi descended and split the post of the bed against
which they were leaning in their chairs and though
shewas deprived once of life, her husband and her
only child, some year so old, both of whom were
within few feet of her, not seriously injured.
The house was of common hewed logs, weather
boardedand shingled situated in fiat portion of the
country. There was but little if any fire in the fire
place. Strange say, the lightning struck and split
the gun-rack without discharging gun which was
in it and loaded, and without firing the powder in
horn suspended by the rack.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-18

We have received and shall lay before our readers
in our next issue, letter from Gov. Swain, adj
dressed to Gov. Morehead. under date ''Rome, Ga,
June 22'' on the subject of the Central Rail Road.
This is decidedly one of the ables documents which
has yet appeared this subject and it ought to be
read by every citizens We indulge the hope that
Gov Swain will not permit his pen to be idle at
crisis likeihe present. His enlarged information,
his practical turn of mind, and the happy facility with
which he communicates his. thoughts, eminenty
qualify him for the task of presenting this question
to the public in its most important bearings.
Both the Register and Times, some weeks since,
charged that Mr.. Burke, the Assistant Editor of the
Union, was Freesoilef and an Abolitionist We
replied to this charge, quoting from Mr.. Burke's
Editorials, and dsproving it in the most conclusive
manner; and we then asked these journals to come
forward and do him justice. Have they done it
Nothing of the sort. Their purpose, which was to
create prejudice against him in the minds of the
Wings, having been accomplished, they are now si-
lent We are therefore forced to the conclusion that
they intended misepresent him, and that they have
wifuy and deliberately refused justice to political
opponent. &
tits said that fight of the Pope from Rore
10000 copies of the Bible have been sold in that city
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-18
MR.. STANLY'S FREEsOIL FRIENDS.

The New ork Tribune and the Philadelphia North
American, both radical Freesol prints, seem to take
deep interest in MIR. Stany and to be doing all they
can to promote his election The Tribune-edited
by Horace Greedy, who, we believe, voted in Con-
qress for Colts Resolutions, and who is in favor of
abolishng Slavery by of Congress in the District
of Columbia-says that ''the Raleigh Standard, Lo-
cofoco organ in North Carolina, is calling on all the
Shareholders in the Eighth District to vote against
Edward Stany for Congress because he opposed the
stringent Resolutions passed by the late Legislature
of that State against any inhibition by Congress of
Slavery in the New Territories and the paper
takes the Washington Union task for having warn
ed the people against electing such man as MIR.
Stanly. The Tribune, after quoting from one of our
articles on the Slavery question, proceeds to say:
"The Abolition and special $ Free Soil journals
of the North habtually and designedly misrepreset
the of opinion and action by the respective
parties the South with respect to Slavery Extension
Erery ,oOrd encouragement or tolerance to Freedom
from that quarter comes from Vhig All the
violence and bluster in favor of Slavery Extension
originates with the party which swndles under the
name of Democratic. So far as the Wing parry fatS
into The course, IL acts purely on the defensive
Slavery never gave the Wings a vote at the South,
while it has given and is still giving the sham De-
mocracy thousands 1t is their great card-,heir main
reliance. The Wings only endeavor to hold their
own; the whited sepulchres continually insist that
man who is Wing is necessarily unfathfu to
Slavery. Such is the sober truth, and yet by fraud
and lsehood it is concealed from onehaf the North
ern People, and the journals proessedY most conscl-
entious are foremost in the deception"
Here it is stated, by calm and impartial observer
of Southern politics and Southern movements, that
euery cord Of encouragement tolerance TO Freedom
THAT is, negro Freedom from the South I" COMES
FROM WIG SOURCES and that so far as the Wing
party here falls into the course" of advocating
" Slavery extension" they do ii purely" as a " de-
fensire' increment.
MFR. Greedy is right. Leading Wings here seldom
aude to the Slavery question: except when forced to
il by Democrats and even then many Of them do 1t
in so sickly manner actually to inrite aggression
They already preaching submission to the Wilmot
Proviso, and characterizing such men as Lane and
Venable as Disunionsts. Step by step the fanatics
and the reesoilers encroaching upon us, and day
by day do their leading journals, as they iater the
Su6msioniss among us, exult in the prospect of our
disgrace and shame.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-18
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
RALEIGH:
n "A IL = EtH -
WEDNESDAY. JULY rs. Is49.
COL. BENToN'S SPEECH.

In compliance with our promise of last week, and
in order that our readers may all sides and judge
for themselves, insert to day Col. Benton's jeff
erson City Speech. We shall follow it up with Gen.
Foote'S Letter, Mr. Calhoun's reply to Col Benton,
and also Mr.. Achison's Letter (Col. Benton's col
league) to the people of Missouri. 3aE
We have already expressed our opinion in relation
to this movement the part of Col. Benton, and we
repeat it at length, especially as ne
has been so well and cenclusively answered by
the distinguished gentlemen above referred to. For
years he has been fatering in the faith. He opposed
the annexation of Texas, except in his ways and the
Support he gave to the Administration of MI Polk
was by no means cordial, though Mr.. Polk did all
in his power to advance and honor him.
Col. Benton charges Mr.. Calhoun with playing
his last card at this time for the Presidency. How
absurd is this How could Mr. Calhoun expect to be
President by rallying the South against freesoism
and fanaticism2 The very allegation carries its own
refatation on its 'front.' But what sort of card is
Col. Benton putting forth! Is he playing no game!
We follow the. lead of no man. We should be as
far from submitting to the control of Mr.. Calhoun
as to that of Col. Benton. We shall not reject the
truth when the former presents it, nor subscribe to
what we believe be erroneous, no matter by whom
advocated sanctioned.
So far as the pending contest in Missouri is con-
cerned, Col. Benton; we have doubt, will go to
the wall A large majority the members Of the
Legislature, as well as Judge Atchison and all the
members of Congress from that State, but two, are
against him and of the newspapers of the State ten
are against him and but six for him. Mr.. Treat,
former Editor of the ST. Louis Union, is about estab-
fishing another paper in opposition to his course.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-18

tits said that fight of the Pope from Rome
10000 copies of the Bible have been sold in that city
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
FURTHER ITEMS.

We have the following additional items of in
telIigence by telegraph by the steamer Hbernia.
There is no further deveopemcnt of national
feeling on the part oflhe people Of the Danish
Duches, but as the period approaches tori the Ter
minatlon Of the armstice, it is plain that not the
smallest progress has been made towards the
efecinal adjustment Of this veIed question
a sem.uflicial statement set forth IN lIns,
sells paper inlimales that is wise and cxpedent
for Belgium to Increase her military forces, show
ing hereby, that they have not great 1nf
dence IN the pacific intentions Of their neighbors
The Russian Minister was excessively annoy.
ed by the presence Of the British ilrrt in the Oar
dau"IIs, which he declared violation Of the
treaty. and has, it is said, refused to enter into
negotiation until the English feet shall have quit
ted the Straits.
Ii is said that The Porte is also determined. at
The expiration oithe stipulated term, to withdraw
those concessions in favor OF Russian commerce,
over other nations, which at present exist
Oar Vienna correspondent letter. dated ooh
nst says: II also bear the Porte has prop 1sed
10 send the hungarian refugees to Bagdad"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
From the Charleston Mercury.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE 'sBLEs-
SINGS OF THE UNION"

The Northern papers are beginning to de-
nounce the dsorgauization, on the grounds that
tn country is anxious about The Appropriation
Bills. We knew ia shat tune heir love Of The
Union would hrsy sing The National lnielll,
grucer understands The mater equally we'll
soon after the House assembled It became eyi-
dent that there would be greatdiifcuty in organ
'zlng, and at as'uie old oampagner selected
oul Of the forthcoming documents. the list OF ap-
preparations or rivers and harb0rs which the
Administration recommends To Congress, and
which the reader will fud in our paper. The
Intelligence evidently calculated the "organi,
eng power oil such a bride. Il was rich
prize dangling before the eyes OF the members,
aud saying in voice Of sweet enllcement,
"thoosr a Speaker and am yours"
I'VE invite attention 10 this list Of appropra
tions, 50 Characteristic ct the manner ia which
The contents Of the Treasury have long been used
The appropriations altogether amount 10 81, 100
0 0. . this sum S260,00O Is gwen 10 the OHIO
aud hIssIssppl rivers, and ohlr I which may be
considered common TO the North and South, but
which owes It's respectable share IN the spoils
altogether to the fact, that the North could not
here serve herself without serving The South al
so. OF the remaining Ss4O,U00, the sum Of
$4,000 is given 10 the slaveholdlng, and $500
900 to the free States. And this, as we have
said, is Just about fair specimen Of the compare
live value Of the United States Treasury to the
two sections. No wonder Mr. Webster long
since protested against calculating the value
otlhe Union knowing what results the scrutiny
would lead to. No wonder The Northern Press
Is clamprous for the organization Of the House,
when they have such motives for Fastening the
day OF law making In fact it has been propo
sd that the parties Of the House shall compro-
mise by dividing us Offices and organize under
stipulation that they shall DO no business but pass
th' appropriation biIls-so hugely does the value
OF The Union hegjn to loom up before the eyes
OF the Northern members.
Bat there are two sides 10 the question: and
as the list on which we are remlrkinI has charms
10 coplure up tender love of the Union, and
patriotic fury to end the disorder oil the House, on
the part ofthe North, so to the South il rather ad,
dresses warning against haste, and counsel,
our representatives. TO consider other matters
much more momantous Than the operng OF the
Treasury gatesl Is it indeed for such share
as tins IN the common means, that we are TO sur
render the security mproper'y. the peace of the
tlre-slda the pride OF Independence and the plain
right Of equality! 10 furnish two>thirds of the
material for revenue, AMI to receive le.tourh Of
the expenditure, and to buy this blessed protec.
lion at the cost Of honor, peace and the possess on
of our own! Is it not evident that the South
has no motive toI hastei
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

For the improvement u the Ohio ri.er below
the tails al Louisville, and Of the
Mississippi and tributaries and the
Missouri and Arkansas rivers 100000 60
For the improvement oflhs Ohio river
between Piusburg and the falls at
Louisville 10000 90
For removing raft Of Red river, and
improvement Of the river $4,000 90
For the removal e obsiract ons 70 the
navigation OF The harbot Of ST. Louis
together with the balance olOd sP,
preparation $4,000 20
For continuing the improvement Of the
navigation OF toe Hudson river, near
Albany, New York $4,000 90
For connecting the waters OF Indian
river and Mosquito lagoon, at The
Hanover, Florida 5000 90
For improvement Ofthe harbor Of Du.
buque Iowa 10000 90
For the repairs and preservation Of har-
Dor works on the Atlantic coast 10000 %
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH MINIsrER.-The
British steamer Hecate has arrived with Sir Hen.
ry Bulwer.
From the following extract from the regular
correspondent OF the Courier, il seems the Sen.
ate is not without its difficulties:
"The Senate have had some difficulty growing
out Of the hostility Of several Senators TO Mr..
Benton. But tappears, that whatever objection
might have been made to the eectment Of Mr.
Benton from the head oflhe Cmmitlee on Foreign
Affairs, il was very easily obviated; for, when
the Senate came to ballot for Chairman OF tha,
Committee, MIR. VIM. R. King received forty.
seven votes out of6Ny.one, AID Mr.. Benton got
but two. which were said TO be those Of Mr.. Hale
and Mr.. Chase. Mr.. Benton was chosen Chair.
man of the Committee on Foreign affairs. at the
extra session last March and is nos turned out
and, as il is said, through the influence Of Mr.
Calhoun and Mr.. Foote. The other Chairmen
remain the same as they were last March. 1"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
THE HUNGARIAN PATRIOTS IN EX.
lLE--A Most DepIOrable Picture.

From letter IN the London Times, dated nt
Tensvar, we copy the following heart. rending ac
count OF the sulierngs Of the liungarans in
Punishment II will move heart Of stone
Last Sunday arrived the miserable remnants
OF the exlles, and were quartcrcd in the Fabyk
and Josephstad. went out 10 see them. and n
more deplorablc spectacle could scarcely be pre-.
scented. Pale, thin an diseased, with rays on
their backs and the toes sticking out of their
shoes, they were the ideal of msery--one with
patched soldiers great coat, another with the
remains of an officers braidet snrtout, minus the
elbows and collar, their appearance excited com.
passion, Tor most Of these poor creatures were
incapable Of 10 ming any political opinion, and
were swept hlIher or thher on the cress of bill.
lows over which they had no control
As their march was performed on foot from
Orsova, your intelligence from Widen must be
much iroshor tho" my they biuugu here. Con-
vcrsng with the officers, they told me ,hat the
oilers 10 induce them To embrace lslamsm were
very pressing. BEN wished them to form
military colony on the Lower Danube, which he
offered TO organize. Canada was also proposed
10 hose who did not like the Danube, with two
Nhihh'hN w V"'H OillCtTt nHl OF tue force OF JIU
Hungarians, 900 Poles and 300 italians. only
2iO embraced lsanism, mostly Russian Poles,
who preferred any hN1g to Siberia.
One poor devil, TO whom the knont was more
formidable than the terrors Of Monker and No
kur, was one day unconsciou>ly eating piece of
Bologna sausage, when Turk, with sharp box
in the ear which knocked his cap off his head,
reminded him OF his new ah. Kossuth, it
appeared, had shaved OIL his large beard SO as
TO be scarcely recognizable, he was always in
good spirits, and killed time with cards, which
after SO active life, hung heavy in place like
Widden.
The war is ended, but il will be long before
the Banat RECEIVERS itself in consequence Of the
bet}nm in bello of race against race, in addition
to tina OF large armies. have seen several
villages mile aud a half in length, with every
house and iarmyard prey To the flames, aud vet
here the Inhabitants have again began TO dwell.
Necessity is the mother OF invention, and one
cannot help admiring the ingenuity with which
the black ratlers Of out houses have been used
along with branches OF trees remains Of agr,
cultural implements, and straw to construct roofs,
As for windows, they are not to be thought of
but how the poor creatures are 10 bold out the
winter cold, cannot conceive. In spite of the
bomhardment Of Tamesvar the opera is REQ
pcned and Donnzeui's Balisario is to be given
this evening for the benefit Of the town hospital.
Success attend ii
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

UNIVERSAL SfFrRAGE IN VIRGINIA The
Governor OF Nrglna very strongly urges re.
form in the present outrage qualifications, and
the adoption OF The principles Of universal sui.
trage:
"Justce requires it, and the spirit ofthe age
demands il at the hands ofthe commonwealth. -
Every free white man, a citizen ofthe State over
twenty one years Of age, should be allowed to
vote in the county where he resides - but no
where else The right to vote in as many coun.
ties as can he reached by man holding real or
pretended title TO land therein, is an insult to
reason and outrage upon popular rights; il is Gals
culated to give to the cities and towns q control
over the interests OF the surrounding country,
which can result in nothing but injury and discon
tent. This is one OF the crying evils--a nuisance
rendered sacred by constitutional enactment,
which the public mind reyolts at, and will have
remeded."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
CAPT. A. n. BLYTHE.

The election Of this gentleman to the Legislature
BY the triumphant majority Of eighteen over 'ne
most able oppostion-combning wealth and talents,
is perhaps the highest testimonial Of personal regard
and appreciation of talent and worth that have been
ever manifested by the good people Of the county
A democrat by principles self made man. asking
nothing and expecting nothing but the generous con-
heencs of his party he has brilliantly riumPhed O.
yer the strongest men of the wing party IN the coun
ty. He deserves the applause Of the party here and
elsewhere We have been somewhat negligent N
MT no,icno the efficient service which he did in the
last campaign and we hereby acknowledge our 'hort
coming Capt Blythe is decidedly one Of the no
blest Romans" of them all, and we predict that he
will make leading member Of the party in the
Legislature.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

HoRRlp MURDER IN GREENE CouNry BY
letter received from ". Denny Esq, Sheriff Of
Green CO., we are ia possession OF the following
particulars of murder, which occurred in that
county, on the both alt. Ii appears that Jesse
woodward, a citizen oi Green CO., wSs out hunt.
ing IN the woods, near bis house, and came a 3.
cross the camp ola runaway negro. He walk
ed up to him, and after talking 10 him some time,
started TO walk away, when the negro sprung at
him and caught his gun by The muzzle, AID in The
scuiha, Jerked the barrel out OF the stock, and
struck Woodward over the head several blows,
and Iett him, as il is supposed for dead. Wood
ward afterwards came too, and walked home.
(about halIa mile in his perfect senses, and
dies from the effects of his wounds, in a lew
hours afterwards. He described the negro as
tall, Of yellow complexion, and about 20 or %
years OF age. The negro has left, and is still at
large. It's supposed he belongs to Mr.. Swami.
OF Mobile Eastern Clarion.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
Correspondence OF tie Baltimore Sun.
WAsnrNGrov. Nov. p Isi9.
TIE NEW ENGLISH MINISTER Ca
MADAM ANNEXATlON-IHE MICA
RAGUA SHIP CANAL.

; The arrivaloi The new envoy from Great Bsi
4 tian sir n. Blower is anticipated with no liz
H. degree of interest, on account Of The reve.
lations made by the London Times. and other
: journal. supposed TO utter the sentiments Of the
British government The most important feve
laion. perhaps, IL that RETIRING 10 The DISPOSE.
iion Of the government towards Canada and The
question Of the annexation of thai country to our
oohiederacy. The inquiry which Mr.. Buwer
! has been instructed 10 make as TO he "encour.
agement' given by our government in the mat,
ter Of the Canadian difficulties, mas be speedily
reported upon, l1r il is a well known fact that
the government has s,udiously kept aloof from
any interference pro OF con in the business.
whatever may have been the course of certain
persons owing and acknowledging allegiance TO
il. But as the British government requires "u.
nanImliy" on the part Of the Canadians beCnra
conserving to discover its coloney, we may be
yet sufficiently far off from conne1ion with the
country north of the lakes. Much loyalty vet
remains in Canada.
he other principal and important question, to
which alluson is made in the Times. i that com.
monty called the Nicaragua or Mosquito uues.
uon, ana bids lalr for settlement much afieI the
fashion suggested in late letter. joseph /.
white, Esq, Of New York, with two brothers
Is now at Ihomas's Irving House. Mr.. White
IS The gentleman who concluded the arrangement
Or compact with the government of Nicaragua.
or constructing ship canal 10 unite the Allan.
Tic ana Pacific oceans, and he is the attorney
and active agent Of the company undertaking the
magnificent work, Cornelius Vanderbilt, ESQ.
gentleman OF great wealth and exhaustless en-
erprlse, is at the head Of the movement. we
may Judge from the results attained by Mr.. Van.
lerbIIt ia all his former undertakings, there can
be no doubt that this stnpendous work, under his
guidance, will be carried energelcally onward
Q speedy completion Especially may we
hope so since England seems disposed 10 give
~ something to the claims Of right and reason.
II such work shall he completed, it certainly
WI be monument more enduring and honorn.
Die than any OF marble or bronze To the honor.
anne, and enterprise Of those who shall conduce
o such completion. The Panama railway is
rite when compared with work Of such mag
nllude The Nicaragua ship canal.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
The propretors desire to announce that their
unrivaled collection of
LIVING WILD BEASTS,

VIII be opened for exhibition at Columbus, on
MONDAY and TUESDAY. Dec, 81, ls49, &.
Jan. !, 1850. For days only.
This collection having been selected with great
care, now comprises the most complete variety and
assortment Of Wild Animals embraced in any exhi-
bition in the United States.
Messrs RAYMOND e. Co have been unsparing in
trouble and expense in fitting out and preparing an
entertainment Of this nature, and trust with the full
est confidence to the discrimination of an intelligent
public to appreciate the advantage Of such an exhib-
ton, over the many amusements offered to their no
tee By means OF many agents in different parts oil
the world, the most remarkable Of Natures animated
works are brought together in one collection, where
they can be viewed at leisure and with perfect secu-
rty The exhibition is rendered intensely interesting
by the astonishing performances of Mons. SclAFFER
in the Den of
Lions. Tigers. LeOpardS. Cougars.
&c, who, among other astonishing feats, will har-
ness and drive large Lion through space prepared
for the purpose under the Pavilion, thus showing the
complete control which this renowned Lion tanner
can exercise over the most savage denizens Of the
forest.
Open from to o'clock, P. NJ Admittance so
cents. Children under lOyears Of age, and servants
% cents.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

The annual expenses of the royal family Of
Great Britain are estimated at about 50 800 900.
he expenses of other officers Of State are in
proportion. The Lord Chancellor has salary
of $4,000 per annum. 1t i, stated that the
Duke of Grafton has been pensioned for the last
one hundred and seventy five years al the rate
Of 100000 per AMMAN, on account OF their de.
scent from an illegitimate child Of Charles H.
The Duke OF Wellington, apart from what his
relatives and dependents have received, has cost
the kingdom about 100000. This is in strong
contrast with the condition of the unhappy nee.
die women, to whose sad sufarings we recently
alluded. The contrasts of lie are no where
broaded than in Great Britain Luxury and pow.
ery may be found within a few yards OF each
other. he many toll and suffer. The few ex.
uIt and revel Phila, Enquirer.