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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

Champagne is all very well. but
dozen high-breasted girls. who just be-
gin TO burst their corsess. will do more
towards filling a party with sentiment
and inspiration, than all the wine that
was ever squeezed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

EFFECT OF GETTING THE MITTEN.-
The editor of the Brookvile (Iowa) DEM
ocrat explains this point with all the con-
'fidence that experience can give. He
says:
"Unrequited affection has a very de-
pressing effect on the spirits. We care
not how much of an exquisite youth
may be. let him get the mitten. and his
contempt for Bears grease will know nc.
bounds. His care of his boots will also
undergo a change; while his disregard of
public opinion will be so exalted, that he
won't care copper whether his trousers
are broken or not"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

SEcTARIANIsM.-Listle barrow pre]udi-
ces, that make you hate your reighSot,
because he has eggs roasted when you
have yours boiled.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

The commerce of the Lakes, on the
American side, amounts to SlOO,OOO.OO
year.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

4 CURfosITY.-Last week the work.
men at Powers Summit, on the Ohio and
Pennsylvania Railroad. found petrihed
snake, the size Of which would seem to
indicate that in this region at least, that
species of reptile has greatly degenerated.
His snakeship was found i.nbedded in the
limestone rock. some sixty feet below
the ear!h's surface Its size is enormous.
sixteen feet in length. and in the middle
at least four inches in diameter. AL
though its substance is completely assim-
ilated to the rock in which it was en-
bedded. it looks surprisingly natural-in-
deed. almost as perfect in "iorm and fea-
,ure" as when nalive.-Beaver Pay Star.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

A LocoFoco DopGE.-The New York
Evening Post one of the leading demo-
cratic free trade organs. in its issue of
June 7th, has the following cool para
graph:
Gas one of the results of the almost
insane competition of persons engaging
in the cotton manufacture, it is stated
that the Atlantic Cotton Mills in the new
city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, have
it's; made an exhibit of their business, by
which it appears that within the last SIX
months they have suffered loss of fifty
thousand dollars. 1t is relief to know.
that the hope is expressed that inasmuch
as cotton is becoming cheap, this loss
will be made up to the owners. In that
case, it will not be made pretext for
increasing the duties Oh imported fab
RIGS"
dodge, and that idea of "the almost in.
sane competition of persons engaging in
the cotton manufacture" ought to be
patented by Locofocoism. When the
Wings urged a moderate protective tariff
for cotton manufactures they were met
by Democrats with2"Oh. the energetic
go-ahead people Of this great country
dom; want prorection-without it they
will beat down English pauper labor
manufactures in few years-zfree trade
is the thing for the age" Well. we
should think the contest with English
pauper labor under Locofoco auspices.
something more than "almost insane
competition. But all Democrats, little
and big. swore that the manufacturers
were cotton lords and coming money.
II turns out that they have been doing
something very different from coming
money, and imperturabIe Locofocoism
drawls out: "Oh, the competition was
almost irsane'-the business was not
worth much anyhow! England is the
only place for manufactures, ;" -
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

Governor Dorr is now the principal
editor Of the Providence Daily Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

"How we'll he plays for one so young
said Mrs. Partington. as the organ boy
and his monkey performed near her door,
sand how MUCH his little brother looks
like him to be sure" and the old lady
looked on aud niarvelled.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
LARGE YIELD OF WHEAT.

Mr.. William Holloway, of this County, who re-
sides about miles from this place the Hills
borough Road, authorizes 10 state that he sowed
down last Fall five bushels of early purple straw
wheat and that he has reaped from the same hun
dred and siry-t,O and half BUSHELS which s yield
of fraction over thirtytwo bushels to the bushel
sowed.
Mr.. Holloway calls our attention to the fact that
lately published statement the effect that
gentleman in Arson had obtained from the sowing of
fourteen bushels three hundred and nnety-sx BUSH
els, which yield of fraction over twenty-eight
bushels to the bushel sowed. This an excellent
YIELD but Mr.. Holoway's is ahead of this by several
notches.
We not informed, in either case, of the num-
Der of acres from which this extraordinary yield
was produced.
The present year has been somewhat remarkable,
far can learn, for a good wheat crop. 1t
injured, it is true, in some localities by the smut
and the fly; but general thing the yield was lar
ger than usual and the grain of the best quality We
hear of an article of wheat produced on plantation
in this County, which weighed sixty-seven pounds
tC the buShel.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
KENTUCKY ELECTIONS.

We have but few returns as yet from Kentucky
Merrewether. Democrat, is believed to have been ell.
ected to Congress in the Louisville District, over
Marshal, Wing and Stanton, Democrat, is thought
to have been reelected in the 10th District.
Louisville City has elected one Democratic and
one Wing Senator, and one Democratic and three
Wing. Representatives.
Only three Counties heard from for Governor In
these Powell, the Democratic candidate, has made
clear gain over his vote years snce of I64 votes
Mr. Critenden's majority in the State years ago.
was 1921 votes.
+. s. The latest news from Kentucky indicates
close run for Governor. Marshall, Wing. is believed
TO be elected in the seventh District, by small ma
Jorty. Breckenridge, Democrat, is supposed to have
defeated Coombs in the Eighth District. Gray, H.
dependent Wing, is elected in the second District;
and Boyd, Democrat, in the first. Stanton, Democrat
is certainly chosen in the 10th District.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
G. u B A

We have no further intelligence from Cuba. The
steamships Cincinnati and Pampero sailed from New
Orleans on Sunday night last, for Cuba. Gen. Lopez
Went in the Pampero, with men and arms for the
patriots.
Hundreds of men, it is reported, are now on their
way from other points, to join the patriots
The Southern Press states that it is informed on
good authority, that the Captain-General of Cuba
Concha, recently told one of our naval officers that
if it was necessary 10 the Spanish authority in
Cuba, the slaves would be liberated and armed against
the patriots, and the guns of Moro Castle would be
turned on Havana. Such a threat may alarm chill
dren and weak men, but it will only to arouse
and animate those who are striking for liberty. II
this demon of Captain General were to execute his
purpose, the Island would be torn from his grasp
American citizens in less than ninety days.
We shall no doubt have stirring news from Cuba
in the course of few days.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
LATE FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

Another dreadful fire visited San Francisco on the
22d June which laid in ashes the very heart of the
City. The fire extended over ten squares, burning
through Montgomery, Dupont, Washington, Mer-
chant and other streets, comprising the business por
ton of the place. The loss is estimated from
to FIVE millions of dollars.
The fire was the work of incendiaries, who have
been arrested by the vigilant committee.
Many lives said to have been lost by this terri
BILE fire, which, coming closely the heels of that
from which the city had not yet recovered, inficts
severe blow in the prosperity of the inhabitants.
Active preparations were making to rebuild the
burnt district and when the steamer left seven SUBJ
stantial buildings were in process Of erection.
There had been number of additional cases of
Lynch Law. Crime still prevails to fearful extent.
The agricultural prospects of the State continue
favorable.
From the mines the reports conflicting, but are
generally favorable. The quartz operations continue
to yield well.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
AUGUST ELECTIONS.

The following States voted on Monday last to-wit:
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri. Iowa, Arkansas, Ala
bama, and Texas. Indiana voted for ten members of
Congress-Kentucky for Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, ten members of Congress, and members of the
Legislature and State ocers-Missouri for local and
Judicial officers-Iowa for County oficers-Arkan-
sas for member of Congratulations for Govern
or, seven members of Congress, and members of the
Legislature-and Texas for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Judicial officers, members of the Legisla-
ture, and two members of Congress.
North Carolina and Tennessee-mothe r and daugh-
ter-voted on Thursday ast-the former for nine men,
bers of Congress- and the latter for Governor eleven
members of Congress, and members of the Legis-
lature.
We shall lay the result in each of the States before
our readers.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
THE ELECTION IN THIS STATE.

On Thursday last the people of this State voted
for nine members of Congress. There was but little
excitement except in the First Third and Eighth Dis
tricts but in these nearly if all the have
been poed. We receive our returns in this State
quite slowly, but shall probably hear enough by
next issue justify opinion to the result.
But whatever may have been the result in this
State, it must be borne in mind, matter of JUS
tice to the Democratic party that they are laboring
under great disadvantages account of the manner
in which the Districts were laid off by the Wings
in 1857 In accordance with custom and usage,
the State apportoned in 1942, by the Legisla-
ture, and under this aPportionment the Democrats
succeeded in electing ma ority of the members
but this arrangement did not suit the Wing leaders,
who were hungry then as they are now for the
spoils and they changed the Districts, by strict
ly party vote in the Legislature of 1916. and gave
themselves six out of the nine members. They piled up
the Democratic by thousands in this District and
in the Wilmington District; and they arranged
the Counties of Catawba, Lincoln, CASTOR, Meek
lenburg, and Union, to put them In minority In
other Districts while they secured to themselves, as
they believed beyond all question, the First, Second,
Third, Fourth, Eighth, and Ninth Districts. In the
Third District their majority that time about
two thousands votes, and in the Eighth District
from five to eight hundred. These the Districts
in which the strongest efforts have recently been
made by the two parties-Messrs. Caldwell and
Dockery being the candidates in the Third and Messrs
Ruffin and Stanly in the Eighth.
The Democrats had majority in the last Leg
sature and might have altered the Districts by simp
ly repeating the Wing act and putting in force again
the act of 1912; but they wisely determined to leave
the wi ole matter with the people, and abide their de-
cison at the POLLS Notwithstanding the injustice and
oppression thus deliberately put upon them.
The regular time for laying off the Districts will
come round again in 1852, when have doubt
the Democrats will have majority in the Legisla-
ture and they will then proceed to this work in
spirit and manner which will, if such thing be at
all possible, teach these Wing leaders lesson of JUS
tce and moderation which they will not soon forget.
We have stated these facts in order that friends
at distance may know the true state of the case,
as be able to form idea of the odds against
which have had TO contend. Ifdefeated, we shall
appeal again 10 the people, who seldom err, and who
can have motive to do wrong; if successful,
shall endeavor to enjoy triumph in moderation
and with due respect for the feelings of fellow
citizens who have been vanquished in the contest.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
DEMAND FOR LABOR.

There is at this time considerable demand for la
Dor in this place. Carpenters and common laborers
obtain good wages, and the prospect is that such
wages can be had for some time.
The enhanced price of provisions is cause of
this advance in the price of labor, but the main
is the improvements now going on here and the de-
mand for labor on the Central Road.
We are gratifed at this state of things. country
is never so prosperous as when good wages paid
for labor The interests of the farmer and mechanic
mutual; when the latter is we'll paid, the former
will have stimulant to exertion in the increased
prices he will receive, matter of COURSE for THAT
he produceS
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

John Tapscott, Esq, Sheriff of Alamanee County,
was, we learn but few minutes behind Mr.. Judkins,
OF Warren, in settling his public account. Mr.. Tap
scott stands therefore No. the list. He deserves
credit Tor his promPtness, and the fact that he was
thus early In settling with the Treasurer speaks well
for the people of his County.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
ALABAMA ELECTIONS.

We have nothing, of course, from the Alabama
elections Of definite reliable character. We gNe
however, all the returns we have.
In the 9Th District Houston, Union Democrat, has
22l majority for Congress Hubbard, State Rights
Democrat.
A Union Wing is said to be elected State Senator
by ia votes, in County which gave Cass - ma
jority.
1t is reported that the Hon. John Bragg has been
elected to Congress from the Mobile DISTRICT, over
Mr.. Langdon, Wing. Judge Bragg is lemocfa'
and of the right stamp.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

We have received the August number of Sc The
Stethoscope,' Medical Journal, published monthly
in Richmond, Va, and devoted to ssMedicne and the
collateral Sciences" The Sethoscope is neatly prn-
ted, and is filled with what seems be interesting
and useful matter. We hope the day is not distant
when the Physicians and people of this State will
have and sustain Medical Journal of their own.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

we invite attention to the prospectus, in another
column, of "The North Carolina Reader" by
calvin Ii. Wiley, Esq. Mr.. Wiley will no doubt
produce useful and interesting book, both to young
and old; and we hope his work will be literally pa
tronzed. RE- Is,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

ST. JAMES COLLEGE. The following are the names
SUM- on whom the degree of Bachelor of Arts wa
conferred at the recent commencement, by all OF NhO
oraions were delivered George A. Hanson, oil fSu'
erck, Nd VIM. S. Heard, of Hagerstown; fleu-
erck L. Chids, of West Point, N. Y; Edward A.
Colburn, Baltimore; William H. Thompson, No''
folk, Va. Joseph H.. Colt, of Harrisburg. Pa; JONI
Skinner, of Edenton, N. c.; Edward G. HAYWOOD
Raleigh, N. G. and Daniel Clarke, of Prince GeOrga
CO., Md. The degree of Master of Arts was come.
red upon Messrs Fredrick Gibson, Julius M. Da
SHELL Daniel R. Hagner, I'M. d. and John Fy"''
Esqrs., graduates of 1913. Also, the degree OF -
L. D. upon Hugh Davey Evans and ]. H. A'eA'H
der, Esqrs., of Baltimore.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

An Illinois paper. speaking of an individual SAYS
that ne has broken every bank, and Jail, and sabbath
which they have had in that city for the last five years.
ms individual must be what a witness in "a recent
bank swindling called one of the oficers-"a
natural ID rascal'' -
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

We have to state again that will publish no
Marriages or Deaths sent to US, unaccompanied by
responsible name. Wehave received an Obituary no.
tlce from Henderson, Granville County, which shall
appear, if the writer will send his name. ... F.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

The election passed off very quietly he Re on Thurs
day last. The Democrats voted, of course, for Gen.
Daniel, and the Wings generally for Mr.. Miller.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

You can't change old coat into a new one by
rubbing it with unclean duster orbowing it with
the bellows neither can you change your bad char
acter into good by abuse, or 6oastful talk, or
by fighting. No! you must live for a character
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

we are indebted to the Hon. Daniel Webster for
very neatly printed copy of his Speech, delivered be-
fore the young men of Albany, Wednesday, May
%, 1851.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09

O.n1. tloNE AND GRAVE OF THE AUTHOR OF THE
OF me onontowa Democrat, who has recently visi.
scribes it, iSo"' mus ue-
The interior of the house is inc. -. 1oa.
it except the furniru re, which is all Gona S
paintings mirrors &C. The house, both ontside and
inside bears all the evidences of neglect and decay
pGt sui realns all Its fair proportions and it's
lect perhaps adds, rather than otherwise, to its an
PeaTance. particularly to stranger. And the vene-
raoie aspen trees growing around, throw a kind of
melancholy over everything that to whisner in
your ear and point You about three hundred Yards
Gown the woods, to the grave of him who planted
hLIo the humblest grave in appearance that ever
n nsa inc ashes of human greatness made sketch
v;na enclose you little flower from branch OF
beneaS "a, 10 have been planted by Jefferson himself
they have window of the in which he died
spread all over the side of the house.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-09
ANONYMOUS LETTERS.

There are In every community few low and mean
wretches who by secret and underhanded MEANS
do all in their power to destroy the peace and hap
plness of their neighbors. OF this class and among
the worst of this class the writers of anonymous
letters. Conscious of the odium which always at
taches to such persons, they exceedingly anxious
10 remain unknown. and take every precaution for
this purpose. They invariably write in discussed
hand, and generally date their aters from s1me place
removed from their domic or affx mature
10 their work calculated to throw suspicion inno-
cent persons as their authors. Having never sent
letter 10 any one without fairly writing nv name at
the bottom, L am unable to imagine with certainty
the feelings of those who indulge in this vile prac
tlce. l suppose. however, the writer of an anony-
nous letter, for such one is invaribly coward,
when he meets with the object of his persecution,
reels like thief in the agones of detection and is
In fear every moment of exposure and consequent
shame.
weak minds are sometimes greatly ANNOYED by
hese paper bullets, shot in the dark but on the
conscious OF his good conduct and rectitude of
Intention, they make impression fall harmless at
his fee and are forgotten. The only iniurv such
an sustains is the loss of the small sum Of mon
ey paid the post-ofice the carrier of the eniste
MY acquaintance with men has been very e Iten-
sVe and yet never knew single high-minded, hon.
ordole man convicted, or even suspected of sending
an anonymous letter. The vice seems TO he con6nei
10 men oil the lower order of intellect, and such as
are commonly bankrupt in reputation They are with
out exception common liars. | never knew one of
thein tall to deny himself the author of such dirtv
Work, until compelled to silence by positive proof
ihey are OF that class of men who make snort of
human suffering, and repine at the prosperity and
happiness of their fellow beinus AmonG tho ros,
successful of this class of scoundreIs 7 ionht -
Their there ever was who derived anv real nIeas
uie from The exercise of his vocation and vet with
hend-hke pertinacity they continue their damnable
DeLoUare Gazette.
The New York herald., 1851-12-04
Beard OF Education .

prc S-Ths PRECEDENT n G. Benedict, E.a in the
chair The minutes Of the last meeting we're rsd and
approved
rHr FiKr ~ riU 40 l3 NsgrSryrH wsRs.
communication from Mr.. John D Hoyt, sscretary f
the Nineteenth ward school stating that the building
much injured BY the late fire that neither the day
the evening school could be neld thsze until the
same is repsed. The following resolution submit
ted and referred Rescved That the sceool ofcers q
the Ninetesnih ward b. ard hereby authorized 70
take steps 70 have The damages lone 70 wsrs
thoroughly repaired and that the % dollars be,
and is hereby, appropriated for that purpose
FDvcAtIoS .NoSe coLoREp csSLsssS
A communication from the trustees OF the Nev York
Society for the Promotion Of Education among cosores
children detailing statement Of tAsir receipts erpen
ditures and deficiencies and applying for ts sum OF
81 0l7 e5. was referred to committee
Appl cation Of the choel officers Of the Tsnn Fsrt er
appropriation Of S7T6 o. for payment OF bOs incur
red or Ward school No q since it' openins Referred
20 Finance Committee
The report of the committee buildsg and repairs,
on the application of school officers of she Tenth wNt
.usm,,ieS The sstimstsd expense Is $500 II vas.
stated that in h. school there was bet single stau
:sa .sd Ia ss.n that q II. Ninth 1si assi
The r, port adopted
The report Of the committee oa warm ng AMI vents-
on in favor Of sppropri.ng si2 for putting furnaces
in ward school No q, Sixteenth ward. vas sdopts4
The report Of the committee evening free school
In favor Of the introductios Of gas pipes inoo vard
school No 20 Fifth ward Wa also adopted -
The report Of the majority OF the finance eomnitsss
Messrs Iswton and Russ the memorial Of ths Public
School Society praying for an spproprstos OF $4,000
(being balance Of s5ali0 10 asked Tor in former sp.
plicstion) 10 supply deficiency in their fus3s - meet
the expen,es Of the schools OF said society during
the year 1850, was submitted The application vss
for the sum Of nteen thousand dollars being part OF any
Thousand one hundred and forty dollars AMI ten csss
heretofore applied for by the Public school socisJ 70
supply deficiencies In the necessary AMI ess eE2eus-
oftsd society for the year 1850 which spP-ston we
referred TO former Financs Comatteo who reported
on the 18th Of January last reeommS ntny sae suoN
OF shirty Ave thousand hup ire esd tor aot
lars and ten cents theysby 'tiikng 0ut N rlcs ~ y.
sum Of fifteen thousand 1eilsTs Which repors s soop
ed by the Board and your corLmittee are aor oases
upon TO review the action of fis forEsr ftnt9e N,1
nttee thus sanctioned anS atopsst By tas bptsi o.
Education 80 far the eovaace OF reeetion es toS
raid sum Of aftetn tbous mi da,lars = coucsrnel
Tt.Commt,sa caw, 10 me conclusion OF rrc9ua nsai
ing that the Board rusht uot n rsver-e rs t9rnsr
c,sien this sub ect by grsntns the aptnes.on
report vas adope aud the report OF the nsnoe,y
| Redfe5 in favor OF tae snpropr,stle1 rWecteS-
AOeg sc,se o,h.r brssr.3, I've eos7d sa,eyfsee
The New York herald., 1851-12-04
INsURANCEs.

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shan disc furniture other personal properly vessels
port their csrgoe upon avorab terms ss any esnef
"mhA' '''"'u''A WILLIAM ELLSWORTH. President
ALFRED O. srrvsSs Secretary.
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No. Grand steeA Jersey City-The above Comps.y cen
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