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rns GovsaxxKxr ~ rsE UMrEr STArss o.
AMERlCA, A. D., 1850

Cus GovRANMEMr ~ rHE UMrEp STArTs o.
AMEalCA, A. D., 1850
The Executive.
MmLARp FILLMORE, ofN 7. President
WLLlAM r. KING, Of Alabama wee President.
The Cabinet.
D.v,r, Wrx.rrR of Mass. Sec. Of State.
T.ou., Coxw,N. OF Ohio, Sec. ofthe Treas.
VILLAS A. GRAnAm, Of N. c. Sec. ofthe Navy.
CHAxIEs M. CoxRAD, Of La. Sec. OF War.
A. H. H STUART, of Pa See OF Interior.
NATHAN X. HALL, of ". p. M. General.
JouN j. CRrTEADEH, of KY. Att. General.
Tn Judiciary.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
RooGR B. TANEr, of Maryland Chief Justice.
JOHN MCLEAN, of Ohio -. Associate
JAMES M. WAYNE, OF Georgia {"
JoHx CAfRoN, of Tennessee ~
yoaS MCKINLEY, of Kentucky
PETER v. DANIEL, of Virginia
SAMUEL NELsoN, Of New York
LxW woodbury., Of N. Hamp.
ROBERT G. GaixH. of Penn. ~. g
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Total l02 Ill 9 S 8
Democratic majority in the 3lst Congress
Wing majority in the 30th Congress-
Democratic gain
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
Meeting OF the Citizens OF Newborn.

1t being known to the citizens of the town of New
bern, that vessel, the property of Rodney French,
of Massachusetts, had arrived at Port soliciting
employment; portion of the citizens of the town
assembled in public meeting at the Courthouse on
the l7:h instant.
When Matthew A. Outton was called to the Chair,
and Wm G. Bryan appointed Secretary. Afte. the
meeting was organized the following preamble and
resolutions were reported, read and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, in the late attempts to reclaim fugitive
slaves in the State of Massachusetts, which slaves
had escaped from their lawful owners in the Southern
States, Rodney French, citizen of the town of
New Bedford, in the aforesaid State of Massachu-
sets, was foremost in the lead of the opposition to
the execution of the law under which said slaves
were claimed to be restored their owners, and the
said Rodney French did by his and public speech
endeavor to influence and excite the abolition
y of his town to resist the execution Of the Laws of
the United States, and in said speeches he called on
the fugitive slaves and free negroes themselves
and prevent the taking away runaway slaves, and
whereas The said Rodney French has vessel now
in port soliciting Southern men for employment,
and in view of these facts, We do
ResoIUe, That we, the citizens of the town Of
Newbern in meeting assembled, do pledge ourselves
to give the said French support, aid, en-
ployment, whereby he may receive cent from us,
portion of the people of tie South, Of whom he
has ben liberal in his abuse, and further that all
tions shall be used with fellow citizens
to influence them from patrons:ng the said vessel so
that she shall go away without barrel of freight.
ResOlred, That the Masters and owners Of lighters
be requested not to lighter said vessel the Swash
Res1Lued, That the Intendant be requested to have
the said vessel searched, and place watch her
until she leaves the port.
Resolved That sister towns in the State be re-
quested to employ said vessel any other owned
by said French--nor countenance any Individual
connected with said Rodney French in any way
whatever.
ResoLoed, That to that portion of the North who
have manifested disposition to carry out in good
faith the fugitive slave law, we extend the hand of
fellowship, and we shall always greet them with a
hearty welcome.
ResOlred. That the Secretary be requested to send
a copy of these proceedings to said Rodney French
ResolUed, That the Newbernan, North State Wing,
Republican and Patriot, and Wilmington papers, be
requested to publish these proceedings.
NJ. A. OUTTEN, Chairman.
VIM. G. BRYAN, Secretary.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01

seeding States Secession was the only escape from
the guilt of Treason and Rebellion. 1t must be pre-
sumed that ancestors never would have created a
government from which there was no escape but by
means of capital felony.
The act of secession would be the of State,
separate independent political body, and it would be
absurd to hold that such could be denominated
treason Perhaps there were persons who did believe
that State or sovereign could commit treason or
rebellion, but their opinions doubtless be as
cribed to the of circumstances immanritv of
judgment. No man of any information could main
tain absurd proposition.
At about half past 10 o'clock, Mr.. McRae conclu-
ded with fine and deeply affecting alusion to the
fate of Lopez and his gallant Americans-he blamed
the general government for the failure of the expedi-
tionhe pointed TO 1t example of the difficulty
of acquiring liberty when lost by concessions,
We should make no further concession to Northern
aggression. The conduct of Mr.. Owen was indig-
nantly and eloqnently commented upon-the glorious
opportunity which fortune had thus rarely presented
him {" of making HIMSELF was pictured with singu-
lar force and felicity and received the warm and uni
versa applause OF the large audience, who even this
late hour remained to hear his concluding remarks
have endeavored to present you, and it must be
conceded in very imperfect and hasty manner the
principal points of this remarkable speech, which l
regard by far the ablest and most ingenious argu-
in favor Of secession as constitutional and re-
served right, to which have ever listened or read
However widely Mr.. McRae may have departed in
his views of the Constitution from the construc-
tons which may find leisure to shcw were APPROX
ed of by the founders of our Republic, no man can
deny the sincerity of his convictions, the genuineness
OF his patriotism, and the superiority of his talents.
CT.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
Photographed for the Baltimore Sum-
Christiana Outrage.

Decision of Justice Reigart-Prisoners Committed on
The Charge of Treason and Murder-Recovery of
Dickinson Gorsuch, Sc.
COLUMBIA, Pa, Sept. 25, 1851. The examination
of the prisoners charged with participation in the
murder of Mr. Edward Corsuch, was closed at Lam
caster this morning, when the following decision
given by Justice John F. Regart:
After careful examination into this melancholy
tragedy, which occurred on the morning of September
lth in the County of Lancaster, and from the solemn
oahs and affirmations of good and respectable cit-
zens-their testimony before satisfied that
Edward Gorsuch, of Maryland, whilst in pursuit of
his property in the township of Jadsb1rg, was
cruelty murdered by an armed band of blacks, aided
and ahetted by whites. That others severely
wounded, and the officer of the United States Gov
eminent resisted by force and arms, whilst in the
performance of his duty, under the authority of the
acts of Congress, is also testified to. Without
menting upon that which will be Iamented by
the good citizens of this county, who ready
10 respect and obey those laws made by the people
themselves, feel it to be solemn duty COM
init Cashier Hannaway, Elijah Lewis, John Morgan,
Henry Smms, and Jacob Moore, charged with the
crime of treason against the United States, and aiding
and abetting in the murder of Edward Gorsuch, a
worthy citizen of the State of Maryland.
The parties were Immediately committed to Jail,
the offence not being bailabe.
am happy to inform You that Dickinson Gorsuch
is rapidly recovering and expects to be able start
home next week.
GsEcoND DIspArcH.7
Le,Ois and Hanna,Oay and Three Negroes Committed
for Discharge Of Sic and C0nnpital IF Seq
OMers-Contest Of Counsel, Sc.
LANCASTER, Sept. 25. The magistrate, at nine
O'Clock this morning, gave his decision in the
of the Chrisana rioters brought to this place. He
directed that the two whites, Lewis and Hannaway,
and three blacks be committed to the custody of the
u S. Marshal, to be taken to Philadelphia, and there
to be tried for high against the United States
At o'clock the examination of the thirteen Pris-
oners commenced. The magistrate directed that SIX
of them be discharged, and that the remaining seven
be taken to Philadel phis for trial.
The excitement here has subsidized, and the COM
munity are satisfied with the decisions of the ma
gistrate.
There was considerable sparring between the coun-
sci at the winding up of the case. Mr.. Thompson,
energy and skill which he has displayed.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
- CFor the Standard
BEWARE OF IMPOSITION

AS your paper. Mr.. Editor, has an extensive circu
laton and is justly considered the guardian and de-
fender of rights, hope this notice to the travel
ling world will find place in its columns. Three
others and myself took passage few days since on
the hack line of Stages from Raleigh TO this place
(Fayeteville with the understanding that we should
reach here in time for the line to Camden s. c., or
bJ O'Clock the night after leaving Raleigh profess
ing to give us comfortable passage, &C., &c.
Now II is right and proper that the public should
know, that instead of finding the usual comforts of
staging, that we encountered teams wholly unable to
perform their routes, that were forced to walk
over all hills, sandy places and frequently put our
time, and instead of reaching Fayetteville in time for
the Camden stage, which leaves at twelve, we did
not arrive until eight o'clock the morning after Ieav-
ing Raleigh hope that this state of affairs will
have stop put to them else travellers will take
some other route for the Camden Railroad. Five
dollars for such passage will not be tolerated by the
travelling public. Yours truly,
A TRAVELLER.
Sept. %, 1851.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01

! OUrRAeE. On the return of Gov. Johnston and
his escort from Tamaqua to PottsVilie, on Monday
night, most vilainous attack was made upon them
after leaving the cars by party of rowdies at Mount
Carbon A pistol was discharged, whether at the
Governor or not is unknown, but fortunately without
taking effect upon any Clubs and stones then
followed striking several persons and inJuring them
considerably. The attack was made at late hour.
Four persons were arrested and brought before Es-
quire Reed, on Thursday afternoon, but no one ap-
Pearng to prove their identity with the rioters they
were discharged. Two persons knocked down with
stones or clubs thrown at the party, were walking
close beside the Governor. PhiLadeJphsa Nea0s
The News calls this "gross outrage" 1t was,
but then it was committed upon a most outrageous
object.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
THE MARKETS.

WILMINGTON, September 81. Sale of $50 bags OF
Rio Coffee at cents 600 barrels of soft turpentine
80 10, and small lot of hard 81 80 spirits turpen-
tine held at 81 CENTS sales of shingles at SIS % per M
for inferior, and So 50 for common.
PETERsBUnG, September 27. Tobacco dull at the
following prices: Lugs from s S. SO short leaf
SIS SO to SO SO; manufacturing SIS to $40. Transac-
tons in cotton limited, 81 Corn IS cents and
wanted flour from 81 to SIS; Bacon very scarce, and
IL cents hog round.
NEW YoRK. September 26. Sales of coo bushels
mixed at 40 cents sales of 800 bales of cotton
81 for middling Orleans and 81 for upland.
FAYErTEyILLE, September IT. Bacon 5 to l63
cents cotton TO cents corn IS to s per hushel ;
flour 81 80 to S6 35 wheat per bushe 50 cts. Trade
rather dull.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
slate members.

AN INTERESTING INCIDENT. correspondent has
US, in of the late meeting in Albany, of
the American Association for the advancement of
Science the following noble and TOUCHING instance
of nagnamty, alike honorable to the parties con-
cerned in it, and to human nature itself.
At the closing meeting on Saturday afternoon, one
of the most Interesting witnessed in
this Association took place. 1t is we'll known to many
that difficulty has prevailed for years among
some biologists and naturasts, originating first
with professional matters, hut afterwards becoming
personal. A lawsuit took place in the spring, grow
ing cut of this difficulty, between DR.. Emmons, of
Albany, and Professors Agassiz and Hall. Most of
the scientific men in the country sided with par
ty the other, and much hard feeling has been
ifested.
On Saturday, after passing resolutions of respect
to the memory of DR.. Norton the distinguished nat
uralist of Philadelphia, DR.. Emnons, whom many
considered to be deeply agreved, arose, and with
some complimentary remarks, proposed resolution
of thanks his heretofore bitter opponent. the Pres
dent of the Association, Prof. Agassiz. Such pro-
ceeding, unexpected, caused the President lit
tie embarrassment. He blushed, hesitaed, and then
with the whole souled magnanimity for which he is
noted stepped forward in the assembly, and gave
DIR. Emmens, the man to whom he had not spoken
for wears, free and cordial embrace and greeting
The enthusiasm and excitement of the Association
manifested itself in loud applause. 'and this act of
Prof. Agassiz was Immediately followed by others,
and, in a moment, the difference of years were set
tied. Another suit, which also pending, has, in
consequence of this, been Withdrawn.
Springfield Mass Republican,.
RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD. The Directors
of this road had meeting in Raleigh Thursday.
George w. Mordecai, Esq, elected President of
the road who generously declined to receive any COM
pensation for his services. II. d. Bird, Esq, of
Petersburg. was appointed Engineer and SuperInten-
dant in consequence of his skill and experience in
works of this kind and facilities at command to
mence at once its reconstruction. His connection is
to cease so the work is completed. We learn
from Raleigh that il is proposed to obtain part of
the iron from the South,side road who have
stock on hand and that operations for rebuilding will
commence without delay. We have assurances. from
the same quarter that kindest feeling pervades all
that section of country through which the road pass.
es towards our port. and every facility will be afford
ed US should the connection be formed.
Norfolk Argus.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
DTED.

Of congestive fever the morning of the sth uIt.
at the residence of Mr.. Robert Brodnax, in Rockingham
county, N. c., Mrs. Susan Mary Bro lnax, daughter Of
Chief Justice Ruffn, and wife of John w. Brodnax.
ut Col Howell Hawkins, aged about As years. He
a of great integrity and much respected by all
who knew him.
At the residence of his brother, DIR. Edmund Strud-
wick in Hillsborough the 24th September, DR.. Will
liam F. Strudwck, of Demopolis. Alabama, in the AID
year of his age.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
EHasweII's EngimeerS' and Mechanics
POcket-BOOk,

CONTAINING United States and Foreign Weights
" and Measures Tables of Areas and circumference
of Circles Circular Seements, and Zones of Circles
Squares and Cubes, Square and Cube Roots; Lengths
of Circular and Semi-eptic Arcs and Rules Of Arit-
mec. Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids; the Me-
chanical Powers; Geometry, TrigonometTy, GraVity,
Strength of Materials, Water Wheels, Hydraulics, Hy-
drostatrs, Pncumatics, States, Dynamics GunneTy,
Heat, Winding Engines, Tonnage, Shot, Shells' &c
Steam and the Stearn-engne; Combustion w ater Ia
bIes and Anchors Fuel, AR Guns. &c. Tables Of the
Weights of Metals Pipes, &c. Miscellaneous Notes,
| and Exercises. &c. New Edition., l2mo.
INDISPENSABLE every mechanic it is. in fact con-
ensed Encyclopedia Of scientific and practical mechanr-
cal Information fund of knowledge valuable than
gold. ...r1 Fnr1eT a 9''a 1necHa"'e'
For Sale at TURNER'S N. u BOOK Store. :
Raleigh, Sept 81, 1851. 80 = - 04 d.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
HARPER's HOME FOR LEASE.

TFNHAT we'll known and desirable stand a
try store, So miles southwest of Petersburg, in the
county of Brunswick the main road leading from
Petersburg to North Carolina. The houses newly
fitted up, and all in neat order The Dwelling has
rooms and the Storehouse a. There is a Grst Mill and
a Presbyterian Church the premises, and several
side of the road small dwelling and ouhouscs, with
about 60 of land attached with all the materials
ready construct Tannery, and supply of bark for
year ten able bodied standing with tools in
hand ready it suit the wishes and taste of
Provisonsof all kinds be furnished to renters
on the premises and time given if desired.
The neghborhood for morality and gentility, is not
to he surpassed
Possession given any day.
Address J. w. HARPER,
Harpers Home Brunswick Va. 95-2w.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
FAM TRADE--l85N.
Southern Trade will soon Insure
SOUTHERN RIGHTS.

AM now receiving from Petersburg, Richmond, Nor
L folk and Baltimore, my Fall and Winter supply OF
Groceries, Dry Goods, CrOckery, China
and Hard Ware,
carefully selected for the season, moderate prices
cash. a short credit 10 punctul customers. 1
pect keep hand in addition to the above Salt Fish
Flour and Bacon Iron of different sizes, Nails of
excellent quaty, with all necessary articles kept in
Village Store. will take in exchange for Goods Corn
Wheat, Oats Fodder, Flaxseed, Bees-wax and Cotton
Tow Cloth with any other produce that may suit in
my line of business. Call the Brick Store the
Bank.
THOMAS w. HOLDEN.
p. S. 1 will attend to any Commission business, OIL
forwarding of Goods to satisfy those who may in
trust them to T. w. H.
October |, 1851. 95-
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. The following table of
the number of pounds of various articles bushel
may be of interest 10 OF farming friends;
Of wheat, sixty pounds.
OF sheIled corn. ffty-six pounds.
Of corn in the cob, seventy pounds.
OF rye, 6fty-six pounds.
OF barley, forty eight pounds.
Of potatoes, sixty pounds.
OF beans, sixty pounds.
Of bran, twenty pounds.
OF Glove: seed, sixty pounds.
OF timothy seed, forty-fve pounds.
OF fax seed. ffty-six pounds.
OF hemp seed. forty-four pounds.
OF buckwheat, fifty-two pounds.
OF blue grass seed, fourteen pounds.
OF castor beans, forty-sx pounds.
or dried peaches, thifty-three pounds. -
OF dried apples, twenty-four pounds.
OF onions, 6fty-seven pounds.
OF salt, fifty pounds.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES!
S. era ELS ---
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WASH MIXTURE. OR SOAP,

For Wishing Clothcs-AEso for Washing, Cleaning,
and Beautitying Painted Surfaces, the Walls
Ceilings and Entries the Halls, ParlOrs, and
Roonasof PriOate and Pubic Buildings;
the Fronts, Doors and W7nldO,rs IF
Fancy Dwellings, the Pe1cs
and Interior Of Church.
es; Furniture; the
BerthS,
State Rooms and Cabins Of Steamships, &eam-
boats, and PGckct-S Ships; Passenger
Cars, BraSses, iron Railing,
Glass Metallic Sur
faces, DC, &c.
WARRANTED to give entire satisfaction, and des-
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Of the Misunderstanding improved Preparation for
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dispatch and without injury to texture color Every
family of whatever size do all their washing in less
than hour, without the labor of rubbing, pounding,
bleaching the friction of machine, thus saving time,
expense and labor and securing exemption from the dis
caused by the and fatigue incident to the
usual mode of Washing, while Clothing itself will be-
saveI from the and tear OF the wash-board and
friction, and last much longer.
The undersigned, having purchased from the Patentee,
the sole right and interest for the State of North Caro-
Iina in his Patent Compound Wash Mixture. hereby
informs the Public that he wishes dispose of Family
or County Rights for the
Persons living at distance, wishing 10 procure the
right make and this Valuable Preparation do
SO, by renting FIVE DOLLARS TO me, at Rail
egh, which amount will entite them to family right
which right shall he mail Immediately, with the
proper directions make and the same. i am in
of large number of certificates from Ladies'
and Gentlemen of high Standing not on y in this State
but in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina hut,
deem it unnecessary fill long Advertisement with
them unless requested, the article will speak for it.
SELF and is avoray known in all the Northern and
Southern States.
aim 10 visit all parts of the State at early day
possible, give the Public opportunity Of testing
its value.
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHER, is my authorized Agent
for this City during my absence.
WESLY whitaker, Jr., is the General Travel
ling Agent.
Feeling satisfied Ivy the of this Mixture in my
Family that it cannot fail to please all who try IT,
invite all call and send in their orders
J. J. RYALS.
Raleigh, Sept %, 1851. 94-tf
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01

FAYETTEVILLE MERCHANTS. We learn that onf
merchants have brought large stocks of goods this
season. andof superior quality. Country merchants
DESTROYS of purchasing goods at Wholesale will find
to their advantage to patronize Fayetteville Our
merchants will selEon favorable terms. -.-..t
CuroEnian.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-01
TEACHER WANTED.

TTNHE Undersigned, Trustees of Pleasant Hill Acade
L my, Lenoir County, will give a salary of Four
Hundred Dollars and board, per annum, to any South
gentleman who come well recommended, pro-
ducng testimonials of good moral character and of his
entire qualification to prepare Students for Chapel Hill
University.
Our Academy is we'll situated regards health and
good society," in the upper edge of Lenoir County near
White Hall, Wayne County. 1t is desirable that
School should by the Goth October,
if possible Direct either of the Trustees Jericho
p. O., Wayne County, N. G.
A. w. WOOTEN,
w. PlPKIN,
e. ROUSE,
r. ROUSE,
Trustees.
Sept 27, 1851. 94-4t.