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The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

BY the Arrival of the Canada at Halifax, Nova
Scotia, on Friday night last we have fourteen days
later intelligence from Europe. We present below
such items as may be of interest reader readers.
Cotton, it will. be seen, has declined.
AUSTRIA. The Austrian fleet was preparing to sail
for Greece for the purpose of opposing Sir William
Parker.
The Vienna journals TEEN with attacks on Lord
Palmerston.
The Austrian minister at Athens had orders to act
in concert with the Russian charge.
The people of Hungary are beginning to express
the strongest feelings of hatred towards the govern
ment. Count Felekie has been released from custo-
dy. The sentence of death had been passed on
twentythree Hungarian officers; but the 10th of
January, their sentence commuted by Baron
Haynau to terms of imprisonment, varying from FIVE
to fifteen years.
serious collision had taken place between the
regiment of infantry, stationed at Inspreck, in which
thirty men were murdered. The fleet is to DO in
creased. Two frigates of sixty and corvette of
thirty guns have been ordered there.
AUSTRIA AND TURKEY. The Hungarian refugees
have been sent to the Asiatc provinces of Turkey.
The recent attempt to assassinate kossuth is un-
dergoing strict investigation by the Turkish govern
ment. Austria has not yet resumed relations with
the Porte.
The latest dates from Constantinople are TO the
18th of January, at which time it was apprehended
that the English demonstration in Greece would
change their efforts and those of France in the Franco
Russian affair.
The disturbance in Paris has been put down.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, February %. The
cotton market has been depressed, and decline of
fully 4d per b has taken place during the fortnight.
The committees quotations are, for fair upland and
Mobile, 64d.; fair Orleans, 65d. Sales during the
two weeks amount to $4,000 bales, and during the
last week 10000 bales, of which 1900 in all were
taken by Spectators.
Tobacco has been very firm, and prices advanced,
with an upward tendency.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

1t is confidently stated that the opposition Of the
Governor Of Florida to the Nashville Convention,
will not prevent the people Of that gallant State from
sending Delegates. fought net. The Governor Of
Florida is, unfortunately, Wing.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

CALIFORNIA. The Sacramento River overhowed
its banks in January last, and Sacramento City was
entirely submerged. The losses and sufferings con-
sequent were very great. This unprecedented flood
was caused by the melting of snow in the mountains.
The waters, rushing into new channels, had washed
up considerable quantities cf gold.
The I" burnt district" in San Francisco was almos,
entirely built up on the 18th January. The steamer
California, which brought this news, had board a
million and half of dollars in gold dust.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

Mr.. Israel E. James, the indefatgable Collector.
the first man to record his name on the book of
subscriptions to the North Carolina Rail Road in this
City, and to pay his five per cent. Mr.. James is a
citizen of Philadelphia, and has interest, that
know Of in property in this State He has subscribed
FIVE hundred dollars. This is instance of iberali-
ty that deserves be mentoned and it speaks pref
ty strongly we think, to some of our own citizens,
who have thus far neglected to subscribe, OF who
have subscribed little or nothing.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13
FALL OF FLESH AND BLOOD!

The Fayetteville Carolinian gives account of a
fall of flesh and blood, which took place in Sampson
County, in this State, the 18th of last month.
On the 18th of February" says the Carolinian's s
Correspondent there fell within one hundred yards
of the residence of Thomas Carkson in that County,
sho,ver of flesh and blood. about thirty feet wide,
and, as far as it traced, about $50 300 yards
in length. The pieces appeared to be flesh. liver,
lights brains, and blood Some of the blood ran on
the leaves apparently very fresh.''
The Correspondent adds that there was smell Of
blood, and that some OF Mr.. Carkson's children,
who first discovered it, to their mother exclaim-
ing " Mother, there is meat falling"! During the
time it was falling there cloud overhead, hav-
ing red appearance, but there rain. A piece
of this flesh has been sent to the Editor of the Car
Gilman. He says it has been examined with the
best microscopes in the place. and the existence Of
blood we'll established. He says it smells like pu-
trid flesh, and that there can scarcely be doubt
that it is.
This extraordinary phenomenon occurred within
about thirteen miles of the village of Clinton, Samp-
son County. The Carolinian vouches for the char
acter of its Correspondent and indeed there seems
to be no room doubt the correctness of the above
statement. We learn thata similar phenomenon took
place some years since, in Tennessee. The fesh and
blood" on that occasion was supposed to be an In
sect-the aphs. Will some one enlighten the pub
lie on the subject!
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13
THE EXPRESS" QUIZZED.

The New York Express has been gloriously quiez-
ed. Some wag has no doubt furnished it with the
information on which it bases the following. We
quote from that paper Of Friday last:
"ABoLlrIoNIsM IN NORTH CAROLINA. At nu-
merous meeting of the citizens of Ogle county, North
Carolina, on the 25th ult series of resolutions
adopted the spirit of which is somewhat at variance
with the popular vote in that quarter when slavery is
spoken Of The lst resolution t'hails with joy the
admission of California with constitution prohibiting
slavery and slave traffic within her borders. Number
2 condemns Mr.. Clingman and other of their repre-
sentatives for resisting the Wino Pr0uis0 and other
kindred measures. Number extends to their breth-
rem of the Northern States, who have instructed their
Senators resist the introduction of slavery into the
territories, their warmest sympathies, and earn
estly hopes that they will persevere and succeed in
their good intentions. Number comes vigorously
down upon Mr.. Buchanan for conceding to Texas "a
great part Of New Mexico, for the purpose Of esab-
fishing in it domestic slavery" Number S ''frowns
down every attempt to dissolve this glorious Confed-
eracy, and will seek to maintain the Union forever in
its pristine purity" Number 6 solicits the editors
of all journals favorable the of liberty, North
and South, to copy these proceedings.
We do not know ourselves who were the per-
sons who got up or addressed this meeting, but per-
haps Mr.. Clngman will be able to identify some
of the following gentlemen, whom he will please
hand to the professional of the Senator from
Mississippi, who goes for hanging all the Abolition
lStS ne can nnd on MS SlOo OF MASON anu DlAon
line:-Gen. Horace Felter was called to the chair,
and Messrs. Michael Mitchell and S. Jones acted as
Secretaries. The gentlemen who drew up the reso-
lutions were Messrs. Chesterfield Merritt, Morris
Booth, Nathaniel Hubbard, John B. Phillips, Ed
mund Bell, and Charles A. Phillips. The meeting
was addressed'by Messrs. 4. Kerby, Allen Utley,
and G. J. Burnett"
The Express has been badly "sold." In the first
place there is no such County in this State Ogle;
in the second, the given above either ct-
tious, or those of ''colored gemmen'' and in the
third, it would not be exactly safe, at the present
crisis, to hold such meeting in this part of the
world. The Express, in eagerly catching at such
stuff as the above does ITSELF the South, the North,
and the Union injustice. We have, it is true, some
few Abolitionists (Quakers) among Us, and one or
two Freesoilers; but the great body of our people
are devoted to the institution of Slavery, and WILL if
needs be, defend it>t the last extremity. Upon
second reading of the above. we have come to the
conclusion that it has certain ChapelHiAical odor
about it which is unmistakable.
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Borrowed Pamphlets.

Borrowed Pamphlets.
TTHHOSE Masons who have borrowed from the Csraud
Lodge, copies Of Moores Freemasons Magazine, will
please return them at either to John w. Cosby
w. IT.. Balm.
Raleigh, March IL, 1850. sOl-st
Register will please copy.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

Bishop Ives preached very able and searching
Sermon, in this Cityon Sunday last. The Bishop
administered the rite Of to three persons.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

4 IRREGULAR Confession, in the Protestant Episco.
pal Church. considered in series of letters address
ed friend in North Carolina, by Protestant Epis-
copalan. Price 25 cents.
voice from Connecticut occaGoned by the late Pas
Letter Of the Bishop of North Carolina by the Rev.
SamL F. Jarvis D. D. l.. L. d. Price 25 cents. Isse
| received at the IN. C. Bookstore.
Raleigh, March Ia, 1850. 00i--
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

The proceedings of the Southern Rights Meetings
in Bladen, Sampson, Robson, and Onslow shall ap-
pear in our next. The people coming forward in
their majesty for the perpetuy of the Union and the
security of their rights, under the Constitution as it
is They have determined to have repose and equal
ity in the Union, independence and safety out of
it. Among others, Mr. Dobbin addressed the Robson
and Sampson Meetings; and Gov. Dudley addressed
the Onslow Meeting. Are these gentlemen strait
ors also, in Mr.. Stanly's judgment! Are they, in
common with such men as Bartlett Shipp, William
H. Washington, Thomas J. Lemay, Thomas Loring,
Robert Strange, Weldon N. Edwards, VIM. Plum
mer, and others who might be mentioned. when
they go to Nashville to meet in Convention, to
be driven" by the people of that City "into the
Cumberland river'! Dare Edward Stanly plant his
foot on North Carolina soil and pronounce suchmen
traitors and enemies to the Union!
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

The following new Postofices have been estab-
lished in this State Buffalo Ford, Randolph, John
Pope, P. M; Chinkepin, Duplin, James Lamb, P.
M. /; Lovelace, Wilkes, L. J. Bicknall, p. Master
Catharine Lake, Onslow, John A. Averett, p. M. ;
Falling Creek, Wayne. M. Cox, Post Master.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

Stanly also ridculed his Wing colleague, Cling
man, who, learn means to give him Rowland for
his Oliver. May he lay on the lash we'll Mr..
Hiard to-day obtained leave to make reply, which
he will do tomorrow. Ihope he will administer a
severe castgation. w. F. r.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13
To the Public.

TO the Public.
\ IL persons are hereby notified, under penalty Of
II the law, against employing any Of my negroes Dc
work of any Sort without written permission from
D. COSBY, Sr.
Raleigh, March IL, 1850. s0l--3s
Register will please copy.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates ofPack
ages in the above splendid Lotteries will receive thcmoss
prompt attention, and official account Of each drawing
sent Immediately after is all who order from
Address ]. & G.. MAURY,
Agents for J. w. MAunY, & Co., Managers,
Alexandria, Virginia.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

DIBD.
In Fayetteville, Friday last Mr.. William N. Starr.
aged % years, eldest son Of John 3. Starr, Esq.
In Cumberland, on the 25th ultimo, Mrs. Martha r.,
consort of John c. Williams, Esq. aged SO years.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-03-13

.Iai3 = - K a H: ssfss5s
WEDNESDAY,. MARCH l3ssa1tl
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
western Turnpike and Cherokee
Lands.

An act was passed at Your last session to
provide for a Turnpike Road from Salisbury,
West. 10 the line of The State Of Georgla.
By this act, il was made the duty OF The Gov.
ernor to nppoin, a COW petent and experienced
Engineer aud thr,e Commissioners TO survey
and locate SAID Road I; and upon the report
of the Engineer aud commissioners being
presented to The Governor, II was made his
duty further to appoint one Of said Commls.
sloners. or other suitable person, TO act as
Agent of the State 10 contract for, and super
intend the making Of said Road"
The demand, in the neghborng States
for men Of science and practical skIll IN CIV
engineering, for their various public work
| Of Internal improvements, was such, that
met with some difficulty aud delay IN procur
ing the services Of a suitable Engineer 70
the work 10 question. Major S. Moya
Fox a, length presented himself and benz
satisfied entirely Of his skill and fitness, ap
pointed him Engineer and Messrs. Andre'
II. Shuford, Of Ca'awbn; Joseph J. Erwin
Of Rutherford; and George W. Hayes, Z
Cherokee county, Commissioners under th
act. Subsequently, Joseph }. Erwin resign
ed, and appointed Il. d. Austin, of Rowan
TO supply the vacancy. The extent Of tn
4 reconnoisances and the number Of eSper
r mental lines necessary to be run to dete
r mine the most eigibe route for a Road tr;
versing succession Of mountains, which ha
b unayoldably TO be crossed, required grea,'
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
Fayetteville and Western Plank
Ikond.

b. an act Of the l,st session Of tho Genera. As
sembly, chapter 80 entitled an act 10 incorpoFato
the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road Compi.
nv the Public Treasurer was required TO subscribe,
IN tho name and behalf OF the State 'of three
flths Of tho cati,al stock Of said company amount
ms totbs sum Of 100, 900 aud 70 enable the State
10 pay her said subscription, the Treasurer was ~.
CURED from time to time, az tic money Shouts %
called FOR. 10 s.us Bonds und,t the great seal Of
tho State signed by the Goyornor aud counters en-
cd by the Ifeasurer, and 10 convert them into cash
In obedience to tho requirements OF tlhs st'tule'
bonds to Lhs amour, Of $50 600 10 the ls' Nayen.
Der instant, have been issued and tins process p
u cd ns directed, loayi amount of $40 uO0 10
Ia thereafter lssucd IN tie manner aud tie terms
stipulated therein. THIS subject viii be again 70
erred to IN tie Report Of tie Board Of Internal In
proyenent which will be presoatod at an early DAY
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
Internal Improvement.

The Internal Improvement of the condition
the State, has been SO repeatedly and earnest
ly pressed upon the Legislature within the
pas, twelve years, by my predecessors IN oil.
fee, that nothing new can be supsradded.-
The people are now demanding some relies
for the exigency Ct their wants, good market
towns within our own borders, and the means
Of cheap transportation to reach them.
The day has passed by for writing essay
on the inpor ance of Rail Roads, and Plank
/ Roads, and nayigable Rivers. Tbs practical
result. in other States around US, offer their
accumulated testimony o: the increased wealth
and enterprize which they conferllupon tbs
people, and will expose to just r'd'cule a"t
contemp, a State that will continue to shu
her eyes upon the light Of experience, an'
fold her arms in apathy and slo,h, when he
very existence demands patriotic, eaerget''
. and enlightened action.
|, The public works now in progress ia Nof'
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
Mays Head.

The Construction Of a ship Channel at or near
Mays Head, between Albermarlo Sound and the
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
DentI, of Members.

Having received off, notice OF tho death OF
John Exum, the Senator elected ~ August last Tor
tho county Of Wayne, and Of James Tomlinson, Que
Of the memlrers Of the House Of Commons Tor tie
county Of Johnston, have issued wtis OF election
the Shcris Of those counties respectively TO open
the polls at the different precincts, in said counties
TO hold elections TO supply these vacancies, accor
ding 10 law.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
Common Schools.

La this age d intellectual advancement, 10
the middle Of the 10 n century, and to tins
heightened body, il would be waste Of words
TO press upon your attention, OF 10 offer afgD
n1ents 10 prove the value Of wise aud liberal
sys,em Of popular education. l. lie the sheet
sncbor and basis Of repubcau l. berry. Deep.
ly IMPRESSED with this truth, tic Frauers Of
our Government eugral,ed II 10 our Cou.t,tu.
uon as a solemn injunction upon NE People
Representatives that "Schoois sheuid be e..
tab!ished for the convenient instruction 0
youth, with such salaries to the Masters a
nigh, enable them to instruct al low prices.
This provision in our Fundamental law, iron
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-27
Standard Measures.


STANDARD Measures for the new counties and Tor
Chatham, TO supply oss from fire., have been pro.
cured and Transmitted. in pursuance OF tho act OF
the last session of tho General Assembly
Club Foot and Harlow Creek Canal
In Obedience TO tho Resolution Of tho last Session
requesting the Governor 10 cause conyeyaoc" TO
he made by the Clerk and Master in Eqniy :of
Wake county TO the President and Directors OF the
Board Of Internal improvement. for tho use OF tho
State, Of all the property IN and sPprndant to the
Club Foot and lIarlow's Creek Canal which was
purchased in BY the Public Treasurer at sale made
by virtue Of decree Of tho Court Of Equity Of said
county the said deed Of Conveyance has been daily
executed and filed among the valuable papers OF
said Board.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-01-07

FLArrER1NG THE DEAD-some one has quaint
Iy remarked that if the dead could only get up
from their collins and read the epitaphs on their
own tombstones, they would certainly think they,
had been placed by mistake Sin the wrong box,
so different estimate is placed upon their char
acters when they are gone where the ''pralse OF
mem, cannot make them vain.
..Nor flattery soothe the dull cold ear OF Death'
But nothing is more common than to oyerrate
men after they are dead, unless 1T be- perhaps, to
moderate them while living We easily forget
that there is judgment to come" when the dread
epitaph of eternal truth shall be engraved upon
the immortal soul. from which there can be no APP
peal & in which there can he admitted no ilatterlng
exaggeraton of human virtues, 10 charitable con
-cealment Of human frailtes.
twas beautiful maxim OF the ancients to say
s;noting OF the dead unless good; y and we should
vastly prefer that nothing be said of US after
death than that dear friend should peril his
soul by writing standing lie on our grave stone
We have recently read several biographical
sketches which seem more like the recommends
tons of some political applicant for a situation.
than the impartial history Of sinful mortal lie
Biographies too often write as if they were making
out for their subject credentials and passports te
the court ofheaven. On the whole, we are inclin-
ed to think that more pure fiction has been given
to the world under, the name Of topography" than
under that Of ''ficton 's--dfUror
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-01-07
WINTER IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN.

Sir James Ross and his companions have lately
returned to England from their unsuccessful
search for Sir John Franklin. They sailed north
of the 18th parallel of latitude, and as far west
as 95 degrees, 40 west longitude, tracing sthev
went, every indentation OF the coast, and explor-
ing every nook where they thought there was
any possibility of finding Sir John Franklin's
party. The last winter they spent at Port
Leopold, spacious harbor with excellent grounds
and deep water. They entered the harbor on
the 18th Of September, 1s4s, at which time it
was perfectly clear ice. An interesting ac-
count Of the manner in which the long and dreary
winter of six months was passed is published,
from which we take Il few items:
The provisions were deposited with all dis
patch, under the impression that the expedition
would start the next morning but, on the 18Th,
the significant appearance OF the young ice set
ting in very sharp, and the probability of being
frozen mat a more disadvantageous position,
Sir James Ross was induced to delay his depart
ure, and ultimately to make this anchorage his
winter quarters, this being the most eligible
point Of departure in the ensuing spring In
The course Of u few days Sit James's prediction
were verified tie harbour continued to freeze
over, alternately treezlpg and clearing until a.
bout the 24th, when the ice became settled.
The sun was not seen from the 9Th of FEBRUARY
from the ship. but from thetop of a hill N. l..
Cape Leopold, hewas seenso early as the goth
of January. During The long winter evenings,
from October to May, schools were formed along
nidship, part ofthe lower decks, which Were
well attended by the young men, who were in
struced in reading, writing and arithmetic.
Most people spendinga winter 50 near the North
Pole and so far and long from home, wonld have
been puzzled to get up fun, but in this case
Christmas Lay aae New Years Day were kept
as seasons of fun and iollity Double allowance
of spirits and provisions was most unwsely
served out, and every one Jared sumptuously
The health of the Queen was drank with devo-
ted loyalty and enthusiasm by the gallant little
band absent friends, andsweetheartsa and wives,
were not forgotten; and the dance and song en-
livened the festivities For a few hours the out
ward world was forgotten i'll the joyous realizs-
! lion. Of the comforts of home
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-01-07
295 ACR Els
One other Tract of Land,

adjoining the last mentioned tract and the lands
of John McCue and Michael Conner containing
by estimate 282 ACRES, known as the Cline
tract dedueting the SO Acres as aboye--upon
this tract, there is a .DWELLING-HOISE
BARN, &c.
These Farms are situated in a meat desirable
neighborhood, directly between Staunton and
Waynesborough and the soil well adapted te
the production of Clover, Grass and all kinds O
Grain-alf persons wishing to purchase, can ex
anime the land, by calling Or me, before or or
the day efssale
TERMS OF 5SALE.-so much of the ;,ur-
chase money as shall be sufficient to pay the costs
of suit and expenses OF sale must be paid finland
the balance upon a credit of one, two three and
four years the purchaser giving boNl and cord Sc
curity for the deferred ifstalmenas, and the legal
title retained The crops now growing will be
reserved with the privilege to the tenants to reap
the same. Possession of the Koutzman place
will be given Oh the day of sa.e2anl of the other
two tracts on the lst Of March neat.
fall of said farms shall not be sold on the said
25th day of February, the sale willb continued
FROM day to day, until completed
| SAMUEL B. BROWN, 'Conl'r.
December 81, -ls49
DFSpectator and Rockingham Register copy
till day of sale