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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1850-12-11
GRAND LODGE.

We learn shat the following Officers forsthe ensu-
ing year, have been elected by the Grand Lodge
North Carolina, at present in session in this City:
A.. T. yERKiNs, of Craven, Grand Master.
Mr. BLACKWELL, of Rowan, Senior Warden,
]. A. ROWLAND, Of Robeson, Junior Warden.
c. w. d. HuTculNGs, of Raleigh, Treasurer.
VIM. L. Balm, of Raleigh, Secretary. g... T.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1850-12-11

GEORGIA ELECTION. Eighty-fve Counties in
Georgia have been heard from, and thus tar only
twenty Secessionists have been chosen to the Con
vention. The majority in favor OF remaining tor the
prcscn, in the Union, will be very large.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1850-12-11
THE WEEKLY STANDARD.

The Constitution and the Union of the States
.sThcy must be Preserved" Z"
RALEIGH:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09

Long Shawls.
THE subscriber hns Just opened case of woocn
l. Long and Square Showls, which are decidedly
Of superior style aud quality to amy ever offered IN
this market Ladies, call and see them,
Nov g. j.. ID SMITH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09
Horse Shoeing and Farriery,

THE subscriber bcrs leave 10 anuouCe to the public
that he has opened an establishment IN Columbus
street near the Catholic Church where the business
ofhorSe shocing and tlrrcy will be conducted on the
most scientific principles. 1t is generally admitted
that too many OF those who practice Shoeug are to-
tally ignorant Of its principles thereby producing the
numerous caT,S Of CoutuCtonS and diseases al the
feet daily Witnessed 1t really becomes the duty Of
every one who values good horse, so essential 10
his profit well rs his pleasure to secure the SeNl-
ceS q good lorrirr ,or so uSrtu, uu animal
Iitice-i ucdys practical experience II IS hoped, will
enable the subscriber to follow correct system, cal
cu1ted to prevent diseases consequent on unskiiu
Snoclng ana when necessary, TO remedy the errors
OF the past +. TANNING.
Ottawa, Nov o. StS IL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09


l--Rdtrs Of Premium as iOis as those Of any 9TH
er RESPONSIBLE oficc.
"A speedy aud satisfactory adjustment oflos-
ses by the General Agent of tie Company for the
Western and Southern States.
3-irbifrdti0n tOf all differences ,rhich may a
rise bu referees mutually chosen.
i-Arards promptly pad IN Specic, Bankabie
Funds or erchange on Neip York, Baltimore,
Chdrieston New Orleans, 81. Louis, Louisriilr,
Pittsburgh or Cincinnati at The option Of The !nSu-
red.
aye Pamphlets, setting forth the mode and prin-
cpIcs OF adjusting iosses--Rnes soiPrmium,-cl1,-
siiicaton OF Hazards &c, sc, Nc furnished To tn,
customers Of the office free OF charge.
For further information apply 10 the undersigned
who Is fully authorized To insure Stores. Hotels
Warehouses, Mills, MANUFACTURES, Earns, SC
&c
Also Household Furniture, and Goods, lFdrcs
and Merchandise contained or stored therein, a.
gainst los. or damage by FIRE.
ALso--Dry Goods Groceries, Manufactured
Goods Produce. Household furniture, Lirc Stock
and crcry other deSrrWtiOno Merchandise orpcr.
sonai Property, shipped or 10 be shipped per good
steamboat, or boats 10 aud from points ON the Ncs
tern waters, or between Eastern cities lyia lakes. or
other inland routc) and any towns in the western
country agains the hazards otINLANDTRANS- of
PORrArlON,
ALso-Shpmenis of Goods. Waresand Mcrchan-
die per good vessel or vessels, between New Or
leans and Eastern ports, -bctweenNcw Orrau. and
other Gulf por,s--hetween all American ports and
English or European ports, TO any maritime port
whatsoeverin the Atlantic water, ,agan-t the FER
lis OF THE SEAS. q, BURR,
Tucu 4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09
United States Hotel,

By LATSuAw Il FOWLER Peru, Illinois.
TlIE house "a stone building, built during the past
L summer by MIR lIalligan) Is the largest building
used as n hotel III northern Illinois, and the lessccs
have cndcuyord ct an enormous expense, so To iur-
nsh il To make the interior correspond IN some de-
gree with the magulhCcnce of til" exterior The
rooms are large and admirably arranged for convent
cncc and comfort Travellers and their luggage ia
ken to and from the boats free Of charge nov 80
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09

3ss> Fox River House, II,
49, OttNma, oil. - -

rJNlilS popular establishment continues IN full ope
ration, and is accommodations are inferior 10
none IN the country Travellers will always lind
the table supplied with choice game, and every deli
cacy the country affords. A continuance ot the h.
beral share Of public patronage heretofore extended
ssocltcd. aug =, ig-u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09
DAYTON WOCllen Factory,

THE above Factory will he carricdon as usual, 10y
ID. GEEENJ Notwithstanding the fatal epidemic
which has carried off three of the Green family, and
hope to receive as heretofore liberal share ofpulic
patronage. Wewould here tender our thanks to our
friends and patrons, and hope by strict attention and
liberal bargains lin the way ofexchangcs) to con,in.
ne tn merit your generous confidence.
Dayton, III April l3. 1919 J. & d. GREEN.
n B-The Fiouring Nails of John Green will
he rnrried ON N here toiorp hy ID g.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09

RROADCLOTIIS of oil colors and qualities, fan
- cy and plain cnssimcrcs, heavy shceps grey sat.
tinct,s, tweeds Jeans, hard times, also canton and
woolen Flnnnes, Linseys &c, just received at
nov2 CUSHMANs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09

Roots and shoes.

O00 PAIR mems boys and youths calf kip, and
AOV and coarse boots,
500 pair morocco, kid, calf and sea! Shoes,
500 y" Boys and girls shoes,
A general assortment of CATERS and buskins at
prices TO suit the times l., P,SAENER x Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09

~ AMEs-5 pr wood IIames, also brass spo,,
J. ted and Japanned Eng. names. TO, sale by
July IL WALKER & lI,cKLiNs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09
Iron. Nails, and steel.
(srOCcrjcS.

SUGAR, Coffee. Teas, Spices Of all kinds, soaps,
~ candles, Tobacco, Mackcrel, white Fish, Goldfish
and herring, Just received CUSHAlAN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-02-09
Fire and Marine Insurance

rTNlIE undersigned would call the attention of the
merchants and others having property exposed
to loss by ire or the pers OF navigation 10 the supe
nor advantages offered 10y the
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
Pork its Low Price.

There is much complaint among our ar mers and very justly too, of the low pice of Hogs this season. When their crops failed, they thought they had at least tfer hogs to depend upon, to bring in funds for making their usual winter purchases. The price of hogs was so low last winter, that many farmers held over portion of their stock for this winters market. Now the supply is unusually great, and the ruling price continues at $2 9. The hogs which have been brought to Evansville this winter are very fine. Larger and fatter hogs were never before packed in this city. Our pork houses have been busy night and day since the commencement of operations, and all the hogs are purchased which are brought in, but at the rate quoted above. Many of the farmers go away without making any purchases. To make the mat ter worse, salt is scarce and high. They have truly hard season, but they may be rewarded in the next.-E -EUanSuiUe( (La Hour.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
FEW ORLEANS CLASSIFICATION:

SUGlR.-A steady demand for Sugar has preyaled throughout the week, confn- ed, however, almost entirely to the fair and prime qualities, the grades below being neg lected, and the rates for them scarcely more than nominal. The weeks sales, up to Thurday evening, embraced about 3l00 hhds., and yesterday 600 hhds, were dis posed of making total for the week of 37O0 hh1s., taken for the North and West. We nov quote-inferior, B 03B; Common, 34O33, Fair, 38M4; Prime and Choice, 4B 05c. # fb.
 MOLASSES.-Th market closed week since at l9O20c for prime Molasses on the Levee, the ruling rates being l9@lO4c. $ gallon. On Monday, however, prices gave way to l7MlS4c., though immediately after they again recovered slightly, and the cur rent figures were IS@l9c. $ gallon. The sales of the week have been very large, embracing $500 bbIs., of which 1900 bbIs. were taken yesterday at l9@l9ac. for prime, and I70IS4c. $ gallon for inferior and or dinary lots. The last sales on Plantation above the city were at l7c. g gallon, but buyers now will not give this rate.
 COFFEE. The Coffee market has re- mained pretty steady, the range of prices being ll@l2c. for Rio, though the larger portion of the transactions (which amount to some 5000 bags for the week. have been at ll4Mll8c. Y tb for the various qualities. A cargo of 1900 bags arrived last evening, increasing the stock to about 27,0O0 bags.
 SALT.-lncreaseG receipts have depress- ed the market, and sales of over 35,00O sacks Liverpool have been made at S0MS3c, for Coarse, and S50SSc. $ bushel for as- sorted cargoes. From second hands, Coarse brings 95c.@$1, and Fine $l 200l 9 ae sack, delivered. The largest sales of Turks Island was a cargo of l5,0O0 bushels in bulk at t25!c. $ bushel
 RICE.-A fair demand at B 038c. $ + for prime Carolina, etc.
 GUNNY BAGS.-The few limited sales making are at 9f0lOc. for new Bags in bun dies and bales.
 BAGGlNG AND ROPE.-So very limit ed has been the demand for many week: back, that prices have been little better than nominal at l40l42c. for Bagging, anc I64 07c. for Rope; but on Wednesday some holders gave way, and 1900 to 1900 piece! were taken at l24c. for the former, casl and time, and 6c. for the latter. Mos holders, however, refuse these figures, whicl are very freely offered. Yesterday lot 0 300 pieces brought l24c, on 60 days, adding interest.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
Counterfeit Quarter Eagles.

An individual was arrested lately at New Orleans on charge of passing counterfeit quarter-e eagles-three hundred and thirty seven dollars and fifty cents in this kind ot coin being found in his possession; but hav- ing proved that he received the spurious money in good faith, he was discharged An examination of the coin at the mint in that city disclosed the counterfets to be of the most worthless kind They were made of the kind of brass called Princes or Prince Rupert's metal-which is bright-colored alloy, consisting (according to pr. Ure) of about two parts of zinc and one of copper, with a minute fraction of the peroxide of tin. They are all of the same composition and weight. The genuine quarter-eagIes should weigh 649 grains, but these spurious ones weigh only fl grains. They are off the same thickness as the genuine, but ex- ceed them in diameter.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
From the Minnesota Register.
in es0t a.
BY MRS. L. II. SIGOURNEY.

We've child out at nurse, where the waters run clear
 And the Falls of St. Anthony ring on the ear- And there where the breezes are bracing and free, She's as healthful and happy as baby can be; "Mens sana, in corpore sano,' you know, Is treasure to all who are pilgrims below; And we. with the wise Dr. Brigham, have thought The .scoRPoRE sANo'' was first to be sought,-- So she runs at her will, in the fresh open air And takes simple food, and is vigorous and fair. No toys at Coutant's or Bonfanti's she buys Nor at Stewards for candies and sugar pluns cries,
 But plays on the greensward her gambols ruR, With huge timber doll that the woodmen haze hewed,* Trots away to the bluffs, on her own sturdy fet, Or sings with her birdlings in harmony sweet Marks the Father of Rivers, majestic and deep, Or sinks in the shade of her forests to sleep. We've been very much prospered in basket ap. store, E And have brought up with care thirty children
 or more;
 And our neighbors across the great Waters, they
 say,
 llCSdlu tlICll Nlul ClN J, dS oulCly LlCJ may Still we hope in her case, some improvement to
 make,
 Since the wisest of parents sometimes mistake. Her sisters are doubtless a wonderful band The joy of our heart and the pride of our land Yet few of the eldest, from strictness of rule Were sent, we're afraid, rather early to school; And perchance, tho the teachers had excellent
 sense,
 They developed the brain at the body expense; Then some from heat of the body are frai, And others with fever and ague are pale; And others, alas have gone mad we are told, From the bite of dog, with collar of gold. Now, dear Minnesota, we wish you to shun The faults into which your progenitors run, Nor rush after wealth with perilous speed Since the strength of Republics lies deeper in-
 deed;
 In the mines of the heart and the ore of the soil, In virtue, and peace, and the patience of toil. So, be pleasant and honest, and keep as you
 grow
 The pure rural tastes in your bosom of snow; We shall hear from you, child, over mountain
 and wave,
 Your nurses will write us how well you behave; Let no bad report our felicity mock; Here's kiss foryou, darling, the pet of ourfock; We understand that the Lumber Trade has been commenced in Minnesota, and that the emigrans from Maine engaged in that enterprise with their toned energy and hardihood.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
NO. 39.
IE.2EE .gCaaA1E A1EsEEE..

YWVHE undersigned respectfully announces 1kA to the citizens of Helena and vicinity, that he has permanently located himself here as a Teacher and will commence teaching School at the Male Academy in this place on the third Monday in this month;-in which will be taught all the various branches of thorough Classical and English Education.
 From his experience as Teacher, and his determination to be devoted to the interests of the School, he confidently hopes to meet the expectation and merit the appreciation of those who may entrust their children and wards to his care.
 The terms of Tuition will be as follows, for a session five months: For the minor branches of English, s1O % For the higher branches of English,
 including the above, 12 50 For Mathematics and Ancient Languages, 15 % Pupils will be charged from the time of en- tering the School to the end of the session. No deduction will be made for absence unless from protracted sickness.
 Boarding can be had in private families, or with the principal, on reasonable terms.
 BE. HITCHCOCK, Acfeto, Joeuary 5, 1850.
 REFERENCEs:--Hon. B. C. Totten and 4. J. I oft
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
HELENA MARKET.

We publish below the prices of a few of the leading articles in the Produce and Grocery line, for the benefit of our subscribers in this and the adjoining counties who trade at Helena.
 They may rely upon the correctness of the statement:
 FLoUR--St. Louis city Mills, $7 0o-country brands, $6 25.
 BACoN-Hams, 8 to 1Oc.--Sldes, &c., Shoulders, 7c.-LARD---9c. WHIsKEY-25 to 27c. MoLAssEs-25 to BOG. BAGGINe & RoPE-Bagging 1sc. per yd.- Rope, 9c. per lb. SALT.--Coarse, $l,70 $l,75-Fine, $1 90 C 200 per sack. Soap, 5 6c. per ID. Iron, Sc. per ID. l Castings, 4 5c. per lb Naas, 5 C 5alc. per ID. Powder, .$6 $6,50 per keg. Cheese, g. 9Ic. per ID. Sugar, 5 7c. per ID. Co1ee l2 12ac. per ID. l Bundles, Star 25, Tallow l5c. per lb Rice, 6c. per lb. Mackcrd, $ll l,5O to $l2 per bbl. Umdow Glass, s2,50 s4 per box.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
Seal Of California.

The design for the seal of the golden State of California, is as follows: A Grizzly bear, feeding upon cluster of grapes, en- blematical of the most fearful animal, and of the most delicious luxuries of this con- try; upon the right is a representation of Minerva, holding the Gorgon shield in one hand and spear in the other, emblem;tlc of the sprnging into existence as Sate without going throug h the forms of .er- ritorial government; the reverse is a repre- sentation of the miner with pick and spade, and implements of mining, toiling for the precious treasure; in the middle is bealti- ful river, on which are seen steamboits, emblematicai of commerce; in the distance is seen the snow clad tops of Sierra NeIa- da; on the motto, "Eureka" Qhave found it,) applicable either to the miner as success attends his labors, or the stranger as he set ties in its beautiful valleys.
 A man rocking cradle, and the symool of fever and ague, might be appropriately introduced in the foreground.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
The Weather.

This part of the country has again been visited with quite severe snow storm. On Saturday night and Sunday snow fell to the depth of two or three inches, and on Sun day, and Sunday night particularly, the weather was intensely cold, for this climate. The snow has melted off and left the roads in miserable condition, which operates as a serious drawback on the planters getting their cotton into the riverfor shipment; and this added to the sloppy and disagreeable situation of our streets, has caused percept- ible stagnation in business.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
COM I'M E R CHA l..
New Orleans Market.
CRESCENT OFFICE, , Saturday, December 29, lS49. S

Saturday, December 29, lS49.
 The notwithstanding feature of this mar ket during the past week has been con- siderable advance in our principal staple, Cotton, attended by steady demand and large sales. Sugar and Molasses have also moved off freely, though at lower rates for the latter.
 COTTON.-Our last weekly report left the Cotton market with fair business doing, though at a slight decline from the rates which had prevailed before the Hibernia's news came to hand On Saturday good demand existed, some $500 bales changing hands, and on Monday, the inquiry becom- ing still more animated and general, the sales ran up to l4,500 bales, at prices fully 5c. higher than at the close of the previous week. Since that time, buyers have con- tinued to operate with spirit, in spite of the constant advancing tendency of the rates, and the transactions of the three days fol- lowing were as follows: 1900 bales on Tuesday (which was holyday,) 5000 bales on Wednesday, and 5000 on Thursday-at a further improvement of 504 of cent. esterday, the Americas news being con- Sdered about due, rather less activity was expected, but nevertheless, some 650O bales were disposed of, making total of 39,O0O| bales or the week, taken partly for England and tie Continent, but mostly for the North, and onspecQlation. The advance since our last is uly 5 of cent, and we raise our lquotatDns accordingly. The receipts since |the Is of September are now 352,S36 bales, against 4lS,S45 to the same time in |lS4S, md at all the United States ports there isa decrease of 59,7I2 bales.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
HOmicIdes in St. Francis County,

On Wednesday evening, 26th ult., diff fculty occurred at place called the Burnt Store" in St. Francis county, between V. L. James and Wm. Crumbaugh. which ter minated in the death of the latter. James shot Crumbaugh twice with a revolver, one ball taking effect in his head. which killed him instantly. James escaped unhurt, and at the last accounts had not been arrested.
 A few days previous to the difficulty al- luded to above, Gas we understand), man by the name of Perkins was killed by Ro- land Johnson, at Madison, in the same coun- ty. We know nothing of the particulars.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
California.

In former article upon the late news from California, and the state of affairs in that region, we gave only the most fatter- ing portion of the picture. We have since read up our correspondence, and find that, with the vast gold digging, flush of trade, and business in general, there is also great amount of privation and suffering. In this respect, our correspondence is confirmed by persons who have just arrived, disgusted with gold adventure. A few, comparative ly, get the gold of California. Those who have the advantage of capital to begin with, or have iron frames and wills, succeed well, but the majority, lacking these things, would be glad to find themselves in the circle of home society in the United States. Every necessary of life is so expensive, the con- forts are so few, and the lack of society so great, that few can we'll endure California life. Of course, they get seasoned after a time; but, like the Frenchman's horse learn ing to live upon one straw day, they die in seasoning. Still the population increases never so rapidly, and is likely to do so tor long time to come. We allude to these facts, that poor and hard-working men, who are living comfortably here, may go if they go to California at all, with their eyes open. They must go expecting tC work hard, and to suffer much, or they will be grevously disappointed in a gold hunt
 [Nev York Sun.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05
Foreign Items.

! Two propositions have been presented to l the Assembly of France with the object of
 putting down duellng; one of which sug- gests that any Representative who shall provoke or fight duel shall forfeit his seat,
 and shall not be eligible for election for one year from his dismissal. The other propo- sition is, that both the principals and the seconds shall be prevented from the exer-
 else of their civil rights for not less than one, nor more than two years, without reference to the penalties at present provided for by the law.
 The prefect of police has discovered that about l2,O00 persons in Paris voted at the last election who were disqualified by hay ling been convicted of crime. Their names were ordered to be struck off the list of electors.
 Letters from Lyons of the 27th Novem-
 Der state that the overfowing of the Rhine has caused much damage in that city. The houses, quays, and adjoining streets are |completely flooded, and the inhabitants obliged to move with their property.
 M. d'Heircourt, who has recently return ed from Abyssinia, has brought with him numerous specimens of plant, the root of which reduced to powder is said to be a certain cure for hydrophobia. The vintage in Portugal has been so bad, and the loss of the crop of Indian corn SC great, that the greatest misery pervades the whole of the northern provinces. According to a catalogue of German newspapers, just published at Lepsc, there are at present printed in Europe as many as 1858 Germrn journals. A mechanic in London has invented a machine for the purpose of awakening him. self early in the morning. To Dutch |clock is attached lever, which may be set to any given hour, and when the time ar rives it is released by the clock, when the
 machinery rings bell, and igntes match, which lights an oil lamp.
 Two daughters of the late Bishlk Of Norwich were recently received into the Catholic church. It is stated that the real advances made by the Catholic faith at the present epoch in England, and among the upper classes, are to a much greater extent
 than is supposed.
 It is estimated that there are in London I2S,577 needlewomen, under twenty years
 of age, the average earnings of each being
 four pence half-penny day,
 The present Austrian army consists of
 sixty-three regiments of the line, twenty
 battalions of grenaders, and about one
 hundred other regiments.
 | Several instances of insanity, and some | times death, having been superinduced by
 the use of chloroform, the leading members
 of the faculty of London have discontinu-
 ed it.
 A committee of naval officers has been appointed by the British Admiralty, to con- sider the most advisable means for ascer- taining the fate of Sir John Franklin. Two ships, the Lord Gambler and the Abram, have recent y arrived at Hull from IDaviss Straits, but neither of them bring |any tidings respecting the arctic expedition.
Southern shield., 1850-01-05

OP In the teegraphic dispatch published by us last week, announcing the election of Cobb as Speaker of the House, mistake occurred (though not made by us) as to the number of votes received by that gentleman. It stated that Cobb received l05 and Win throp l00 The following is acorrect state ment of the vote, the House having resolved to elect the Speaker by a plurality:
 Cobb l02, Winthrop 100, Morehead 4, Wilmot s, Strong 3, Stephens l, Colcock l, Durkee l, Potter 1, Boyd l.