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North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
THE BLIND Boys BEEN AT PLAY. MOTHER

The blind boys been at play mother,
And merry games we had
We led him on our way, mother
And every step was glad.
But when we found starry flower.
And praised its varied hue,
A tear came trembling down his eve.
Just like drop of dew.
we TOOK him to the mill, mother,
Where falling waters made
A rainbow Ger the ril mother,
As golden sun rays played;
But when we shouted at the scene.
And hailed the clear blue sky.
He stood quite still upor the bank,
And breathed long, long sigh.
We asked him why he wcpt, mother,
Whene'er we found the spots,
Where periwinklcs crept mother,
Ger wild forget-me-nots.
tAh me - he said, while tears ran down
As fast summer showers,
SO 1t is because cannot see
The sunshine and the flowers
Oh. that poor, sightless boy, mother,
Has taught me am blest,
For 1 can look with joy, mother,
On all love the best;
And when see the dancing stream,
And daises red and white,
Ill kneel upon the meadow sod,
And thank my God for sight.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
{ For the Standard. I

RAIL ROAD MEETING IN GRANVILLE
On Tuesday afternoon, the 5th instant, a meeting
was held in the Court House, Oxford to increase
stock subscription to the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
Road. DR.. James l.. Workman was called 10 the
Chair and E. G. Cheaham appointed Secsetary. The
Hon: X: b. Gillian addressed the meetinS<wh his
usual ability on the great importance of rebuilding
the Road. and urged with energy and earnesness the
friends of the enterprise to before the speedily
approaching time should arrive when all action would
be Intellectual
AT the conclusion of Mr.. GilIiam's remarks it was
announced that the books were present, and those
wishing to subscribe could enroll their names after
which about SO 900 were subscribed
The meeting adjourned.
JAS. L. WORKMAN, Chm.
EDWIN G. CHEATHAM, Sec'y.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

MOTHER GERTRUDE. In Paris, old lady nam
ed '' Mother Geltrude.'' - known in all the distin-
gushed families Of the capital, lately died. Could
she have written her life it would be remarkable
story, for she was for the sick, and had wit
messed in the long of her life many remark
able scenes. She had closed the eyes of Chaplin !;
waited on MIabeau. Seyes, the brothers Lameth,
Barnave and the late Duke de Lanzun; applied leech-
the bloody Marat put mustard plaster on
Robespierre, and even held the head of Napoleon,
when he had attack of fever. Not long ago she
closed the eyes of who for twenty years pre-
vous to the Revolution of February, held the keys
of the ' Secret Fund.- and who, before he died,
ordered glass of water, dipped his fingers therein,
and breathed his last with these words: II wash my
hands in innocence Mother Gertrude also witness
ed the resurrection of child, who is of the
most distinguished women of Paris. The child had
died, as it was supposed, and had been placed in its
coffin That night. the mother who had cast herself
the floor in adjoining room, in the bitterness of
her grief suddenly and was led by an irressti-
BILE feeling to look again on her child's face. On
opening the door, she found it sitting up in the coffin
playing with the funeral garlands. This remarkable
scene became the subject Of one of Lamartnes poems
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
CUBAN AFFAIRS.

Tho editors of the Savannah Morning Ne'rs nave
cont the following despatch
SAVANNAH, August 2. Much excitement stp az pre- Al
visits here in regard the revolution IN JuGa ,bor
ready lumber ofpersOns have Several
vice; SsssgV sas ad S odsy and P' others preparing
,e leave. We have it also, upon goSS au.nG1y "
that an immense number will go fro" Inc interior 0'
Georgia ana & Alaoh haS inst come to hand from New
letter WnioH H., m one thousand men left that city
orleans of the goth utimo for Cuba many 9TH
eTs Meie have been purchased by the Cubans
to beIief is that the current of events in
nc = the present Cuban revolution will continue
regiIs ra;;I something definite is accomplished.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
JOB PRINTING.

THE Subscriber has recently supplied himself with
full ard varied of the and most fashion
able Job type and is prepared of all
kinds with neatness and despatch and on moderate
terms.
Call at the Standard Office, Raleigh, N. C.
w. w. HOLDEN.
August 6, 1851. Soft.
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M. RTED,

In Craven county, on Little Swift Creek, the 18th
July, by Bryan Whitford Esq, Mr.. Vine A. Thomas
Miss Ann Birch, both of that county.
In Craven county, the Goth ut, by William B.
Wadsworth, Esq, Mr.. Hardy B. Lane Jr, of Newbern
to Miss Julia Simmons, daughter of William Simmons
of Craven.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

ORIENTAL1sM. Although not relshing the task of
ch.oniclng the progress of 6 blOomerism," yet we
allow the splendid exhibition of it which was
made in streets yesterday to pass unnoticed. One
of the sable goddesses of the city promenaded the
streets in the richest Oriental costume. splendid
red velvet spencer--a magnificent tiara, surmounted
with white Plumes-a white tunic, exquistly wrought;
white trowsers reaching little below the knee
flesh colored silk stockings, terminating in brace of
sandals that became sylPh-al fitting elegantly the
wearer of them-these made up the exhibition of
which speak. The sensation was Prodgous,
and the dusky hued damsel found he steps upon the
pavement much impeded at times by the press of her
followers. We had not the pleasure of seeing the
sight, but give description from the information
of others more fortunate than oursef. We
ry however to add, that amidst the insuppressable
shouts of admiration with which the lady greet
ed. some mischievous boys annoyed her exceedingly
with various missiles, chiefly fragments of water
melon rinds, which happened to be at hand in great
abundance and it having been Sunday, when all
the street doors were closed, she could not escape
this unexpected demonstration of public favor, but
had to grin and endure it, Pet. IntelEgencer.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
UNIVERSAL MORAL PANACEA.

The Yankee Blade proposes the following remedy
for the ills OF life, which, if taken properly and reg
ularly. will be certain to effect cure:
Leave off drinking.
Leave off smoking.
Leave off chewing.
Leave off swearing.
Leave the g'hals alone.
Plant your pleasures in the home circle.
Plant your business in some honorable employment.
Plant your faith in truth.
Root your habits in industry.
Root your feelings in benevolence.
Root your affections in God.
For directions, the Holy Scriptures, and be-
ware of counterfeit creeds, and quack theologians"
The above will cure the worst and without it the
best will find it impossible get through. Try it.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

The price Of Packages of Quarter Tickets only, is
advertised above.
The Managers Printed Drawing, endorsed by the
commissioners appointed or this purpos) by the Gov
ernor of Maryland, in all sent Cores
pondents. ... ,.,-.e. :.
Letters always strongly and carefully sealed.
The purchasers Of Packages of Tickets seldom have
more than six chances against their drawing in Pack
age any of the Capital Przes and Package may
draw four of the highest Prizes. Two-thrds of the
Prizes are sold in Packages of Tickets.
All Orders punctuaIIy answered by the return mails
Persons at a distance from Baltimore who with {" For
tune BuckIcd their Backs will find that is only
necessary enclose the price Gas laid down in the above
Fortunate, Far-Famed and Old Established House of
.. E- PYFER & CO.
No. I, Light Street, Baltimore, Md
August l, 1851. j rs
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
SA M u FL H. MARKS,
WHOLESALE DEALER
Confectionery, Fruits, Fancy Articles,
CIGARS, sc.
SYCAMORE ST., PETERSBURG, Va.

IINAKES pleasure in informing the trade generally
that he has just arrived from tour through The prin-
cIple Northern Cities where he kss selected with great
the extensive assortment of articles in his
line before offered for sale i'll this market, all of
which having been purchased exclusively for cash will
be offered the most favourable terms. Among his
stock will be found the following:
10 Cases Fancy Goods. 2O00 lbs. Almonds,
$50 Boxes Fire Crackers, 755 6 Wnlnuts,
22o {" Sardines, 92O &c Palm Nuts,
10 Cases Preserves assoIt. ITO '' Filberts;
20 Boxes Muscat Wine 1890 Cocoa Nuts,
5 Olives 10 Cases Pickles ass'd;
20 Baskets Oil, 25 Lemon Syrup;
% Boxes Oranges. 800 COO Cigars.
Is '' Lemons, 100 Boxes Chewing To-
Is Cases Pmnes, bacco,
Casks Currents, 20 g" Smoking 50
Boxes Macaron, $50 RaIsons.
400 DRUMS Figs.
Besides Candy Of my own Manufacture which war
rant equal to any made in The u. s.
Petersburg, August 6, 1851. So
Roanoke Republican copy
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

We cannot guard to much against indGlgfng in
thoughts and actions, which, trivial as they may at
first appear, would give cast whole character,
should they become settled habits.
The memories of childhood, after mature age has
been attained, are more powerful than many people
are And especially is this the case, in refer
ence to the religions obsetvances which first
the attention Of children
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
SOmeryiIIe saws :

In mind compos'd he sucks, thick curling clouds
OF smoke around his reeking temples play,
Joyous he sits, and, impotent OF thongnts
Puffs away care and sorrow from his heart. N
DUT some others have in this matter, and VIII
II recommend that while the putting IS going on,
may be allow ed to suggest that have now on hand more
than 400 600 Cigars Of various brands and some them
ne 60 lei all those who delight glorious old
Cigar in and supply themselves with box or more
: SAM'L. n. MARKS, Petersburg.
July "a. 1851. SO-
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
Recall Of Gen. Concha from Ha,ano.

New YoRK, August 2. 1t is currently reported
here that Gen. Concha has been recalled from the
government of Cuba, and that General Cordova is
appointed in his place. Interference in the finances,
and in the naval affairs apperaining the Island
given the causes for this change.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

Power OF GENTLENEss. Whoever understands his
own interest," and is pleased with the beautiful rather
than the deformed will be careful to cherish the vIr-
tue of gentleness. 1t requires but slight knowledge
of human to convince that much OF our hap
pness in life depend upon the cultivation of this
virtue. Gentleness will assist its possessor In all
cessfuI when nothing else could it is exceedingly
lovely and attractive in its appearance; it wins the
hearts of all; it is stronger than argument. and
often prevails when that would be powerless and in
his passions; that he is above the ignoble vulgar,
whose characteristic is to storm and rage like the
troubled every little adversely and disappont
menL that crosses their path it shows that he
away in the bright atmosphere of good feeling,
and live in continual sunshine, when all around
him are like maniacs, the sport of their passions
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
Photographed for the Baltimore Sun 7
M'Ye. Lind goinr TO EuroDr.

W he. LIND going 10 EuT0pc.
NEw YoRK, August 8. Mile Jenny Lind h is dis
banded her musical troop, and arrived here this MORN
ing from Buffalo and Niagara. 1t is reported tha,
she will two here, previous TO her de-
Parture for Europe, about the 10th of the present
month. -..-. .-
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
Blanks for Sale.

QLANK Warrants and Blank Executions for Clerks
dior sale at the Standard office. 1-Eas
August 6, 1851. -.. SO-t6
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

CHEMICAL FREEZING AGENTS. In the hot-bed of
wonders. the chemists laboratory great degrees of
cold procurabe by using highly volatile liquids
for evaporation. man may be frozen to death, it
keeping himself drenched with ether. By the assis-
tance of liquid snphuric acid, water may be frozen
in red hot vessel. But that remarkable substance,
liquid carbonic acid, takes the highest rank of all
known freezing agents. In drawing it from the pow
erful reservoirs in which it is necessarily kept it
evaporates so rapidly freeze itself, and is then
a light porous mass, like If small quantity
of this is drenched with ether, the degree Of cold
produced is even more intoleable to the touch than
boiling water-a drop or two of the mixture produ-
cling blisters, just if the skin had burned. Mr..
Adams states that in eight inmates he has frozen in
this way, mass of mercury, weighing ten pounds =
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

rur CUBAN REVOLUTION. The New Y ork Jour'
tof Commerce states that orders have been recelv-
J in that city, by telegraph, to have the school-shP
prsbe and brig Dolphin prepared with all despatcn
- sail direct for Cuba. The object is supposed TO
h N intercept any expeditions that may be sent from
his country for the invasion of the Island: REIN
fcement of marines is to be put board the Preble
~ addition to her usual complement. 1t is believed
that orders have been sent to Norfolk directing the
J;snatch of the Cyane and Portsmouth on the same
service A correspondent OF the same paper, W rt-
~; from Washington under date of 18th ult. says:
2. A number of Cubans are here, and several have
oone on North They all breathe the same sentI-
ggent-" Lopez, Quitman, and Liberty ~ They say
thov want thousand troops from the United States
to ion them This revolt appears to be serious. But
i Is to he hoped that the Government will be on the
watch am assured they will persevere in just and
b,norabe policy this subject 1t has been repor-
ted that Mr. Webster has been summoned in this en-
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
Iuouirer, under date of the Both ult. says:
1.-THE Hon. Daniel Webster is expected here some
time this week. 1t is understood that he has been
conf for probably in connection with the present
meet of affairs in Cuba. An intelligent American
gentleman, just from Cuba, had an interview with
the President Yesterday and Informed him OF the real
state of matters there, which represented as be-
inc fully as serious the most patriotic accounts re-
mort The executive will doubtless exercise all pro-
per authority prevent an lntractIon OF our treaty
stipuIaons, but if the Cubans succeed in making
stand against the Spanish authorities, II Will be I'M
possible to prevent aid reaching tnem from tnls couh
try"
The Austrian Government is at present represented
on the coast of Cuba by the Frigate Venus. She had
been cruising around the island for some weeks.
The Cuban Government however, has terrible
weapon in reserve in this case, and would not hes
tate to it. single decree will then liberate the
five hundred thousand slaves of Cuba and turn them
against the whites, acting in more horrid form
the Hayan trag 'dy. This presents itself to US as
the final issue, but will hope for more fortunate
termination of the struggle. ". Y. Tribune.
This exposition Of the designs of the Cuban gov
ernment lays bare the character of that Infamous des
posm. Here it is announced, that in order TO defeat
the popular aspiration for liberty, the relentless tyran
that grinds Cuba in the dust, means to incie an in
suecon of the slaves and exterminae the patriots
with all the horrors of a servile No where is
there wealth, beauty and refinement than in
Cuba yet these all to be given up to the murder
Gus spoIiaton of infuriate savages. The despot of
Cuba proposes to enact the tragedy of ST. Domingo
for the amusement of the civilized world And this
is the government with which citizens of America
symPathse and to perpetuate whose existence an
American President issues procIamations and extends
sGccor! Petersburg Democrat.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

The best power 10 advance the marriage OF a young
lady, is when she has in her countenance mildness,
in her speech WISDOM in her behaviour lnodesy and
in her life virtue. -u- za g $50.
We are often tempted to laugh imnoderateIy at
certain peculfarties in others, without rejecting that
different methods Of doing things may appear
quite as udicrous to them.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE.
REALLY TRUTH Is STRANGER:

WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE.
REALLY TRUTH IS STRANGE:
The departed month of July brought
JOY TO THOUSAND
Who with the dissolution of the past month, babe
goodbye" to all timid aPprehensions of failure, and
boldly advancing their suit at the
SHRINE OF FORTUNE,
Determined henceforth to seek riches only at that
EXHAUsTLEsS MINE OF WEALTH;
PYFER & CO.
The Old Established and Far Famed
LOTTERY KERS,
No. Light st. Baltimore, Md.
ALL FORMER TINES TOTALLY ECLIPSED:
TRULY BRILLIANT LUCK.
A few dollars often realize a fortunct 4
$4,000 a Whole Ticket sent a gentleman in
Illinois he ordered Pack5gc, paid $l30 for it, and
dew $3.50, 600. This is wonder, however, as he pur
chased from the far-famed House Of PYFER & co.
$4,000, sent to Alabama.
$4,000, TO Virginia
$4,000, o South Carolina.
$4,000, sent to North Carolina.
5000, sent to Pennsylvania
$4,000, sent to GeorGa.
$4,000, sent to Ohio. ...
All promptly paid by. PTFER & Co. and the Tickets
now file at their truly fortunate Office.
Such Luck only at PYFER & cos.
Orders Conf dential.
Brilliant Schemes for August, 1851.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

CHOLERA AT THE WEST. Not a single case oil
cholera appears in the last Cincinnati hospital report
up to Friday.
The cholera is still prevailing to alarming ex-
tentin West Union, Ohio. There six deaths there
from that disease on Sunday week.
The cholera had broken out violently in Glasgow,
Mo. The citizens had deserted the towns, though
the worst had passed on the 24th ultimo.
The cholera was still raging at Springfield, Illinois.
anong the victims is Miss Sarah Holland, aged abont
80 years-one OF the first teachers sent to the est
In io47, under the superintendance of Gov SIade.
, AT Princeton, Dallas county, Arkansas, on the 18th,
thls disease had made its appearance, and already
made victim of Col. Alexander Dortch, together
with with his wife and only daughter, Mrs. Hays, who
uIeo within the short period of four days. The ct-
zens were fleeing from the disease.
AT Fort Smith, Arkansas, IA persons died of chol-
era In seven weeks; and of fifty persons at the Sui
Phnr Springs, 10 died in one week.
Inc cholera {,, has prevailed more extensively in
Nothern Illinois this season than in any other
Gi % the country. Around the village of Vermont, in
r ruRon county, 40 deaths have occurred.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
Susar House SYFIFPi

"A VERY nice article Just at hand al the Drug StOs
"A. of WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD, co.
December l9s 10
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09
for SDaigl.

Nvw ORLEANS July 80. Senor Corto, Spaniard
,o this city to-day for Havana. in the Falcon. He
e,s ss to offer the services of thousand Spanards tc
iIs gW captain general against the Cuban patriots
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-09

D. nVRL GATE This formidable passage in the East
HNer' new ork, is about to be made navipable at
az 'les and Tor all classes of vessels The difficult
i; @ now IN tne way are formed by few large rocks
inos 1s ngh ABOVE The bottom of the stream and en-
SSeis say 'ney may easily be blasted and thrown in
ueeP water. Ships and large steamers NAV tben have
,noice OF Two passages in putting to sea-eith-
Sy 10y ,'e way OF Sandy Hook, or through Lonu Island
~ HOuHu' me Journal of Commerce states that - the
Engagements Tor removing Pot Rock and extin-
iS giSSing M Inc hrPool,' were Yesterday concluded
oh,i' ,fa mons' Mlileert Mr.. Henry Grinne gave his
LsonS tLasS 70 pay Mllefert five thousan nd oars-two
The dnL uulafs payable when the rock is removed to
il has H. VI twenty teet, and three thousand when
IN IT mas been removed to the deph of &C.,
II ho committee will pay him one thousand dollars
"a ~ locK is removed to the depth of fifteen feet
s, .een hundred dollars in addition at the dentb of
5oIia seven seven teet and farther sum of two tbonsand
""'l completed TO the depth of thirty feet"
81 IAKrlFIcIAL Topaz. M. Daubree has con,r,,,n;o.-
" te Fars Academy of Sciences the resnI,S of
prI leSediches on the artificial formation of 49,
49, uiihd, previously calcined bv a bricht -
- !i uom'lteu 10 the action of cnrrent of g.
the aI; : Alter two exposures of this Kind
nroJu Iiulihd increased in weight IN per cent IT,
anorn" Ho.'dlhed nuorne, and what was more tb;S
acted nno - ucn d state OF combination as not to he
Rv III upon oy boiling concentrated suInbnr;o ;J
f} .lis Characteristic alone the suhstanoa dciu;
tent e seat resemblance to topaz the four cons,i,
tive an.iiS intS OF which it also contains. onan,i,o
not nJcn,; indicated its very near apnroacb 80 &c
347. is The win topaz. Its indentity. which 10
Da.He as that of natural topaz
hE MAMMOTH CAVE. Prof SII;..
iatGasa In the Mammoth Gave ~ K"y says tne
soeIv ,h 'ie world, were formed bevon5 - J,,h Ie
creet th,ougn the agency of water tHho - HGuo" i"
"' s'i'i nows through it. " ' 90
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-24
cANcEROUS sCROFULA!

This ia tho cuse Of dying who YET tires nc ,eos
,y,,d nf WORSE cas-, of SCROFULA, by only tnelreh ht
Hes OF Rrnns Purhsr than ever was cured Ny le use m
f the best SarSdInyfo that was ever niado
Snr,nvara has not sufficient medical pore, to eheei te ours
nf such n reroifinyy hopelcsi cast. , - =, =, ,c-
I G,ny v,d,s-wns confined 10 his brd the iGd your-he
.s a. much discussed and deblitaed as to be uhapie 10
- H. hnnd Ia his head Is hnd the best medical ddries
had n,. All Of the bst Sdysapdrds TO no good ehecl-
mn. nu could not live trenfy four hour, Longer, when he
ronu,rncrd using BRANrs PURIFIER. Ills nesk ,sas
oyfrn nearly Of from 70 hole icds raten hoH2h
hi, trildps nn,er his chin 50 tut be breahed upmlsh
. hole hs .1r was around that could be Iyfed
n m of iis place. only holding by H"0H piece' te use
~ one am, wu destroyed by two ulecrsi an ucer uhd'
I. arm a, arps oa'i hand had nearly e1rn m,ongn
ii, ,de into his bDdy Thus he was afflicted wilh fmn'v
e Jg,yii deyd Qgensrc ulcers, ON various parts n ns
nrrson For further and full particulars, see our Fam
PHLErS. ..., ,,.., - mr., u,.
Dr THOMAS WILLIAMS, one OF the mos, skniul my.
.cinns OF ROM" called ~ see Hnskln ne day of,o,s
ne commenced using Bran,s Purher Dr. w. eAnhnea
Iiu and then told him that oil The nsdicin" ." me ro''s
| - i'm IInI hs -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-24
THE FAR Nj EkS'
MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE
COMPANY OF
RHODE ISLAND.

This Company has appointed the following
Local Directors in the county ofNe"port, viz
SETH w. MACY, Newport,
NATHANIEL GREEN, Middletown,
BODDEN CHASE, Portsmouth,
NATHANIEL CHURCH, Little Compton.
SAMUEL DUNN, New Shoreham,
BENJAMIN COrTRELL, jamestown.
WILLIAM +. BATEMAN, Tiverton.
This Company will insure Farm Houses and
Jarm Buildings and all other buildings in the
County not more hazardous than farm houses.
In the vicinity Of cities and villages, no building
will be insured If there are other buildings Tex
cept the out. buildings OH the same premises
within As feet. No building within the compact
parts of cities and villages, within 100 ieet Of
Factories, and mechanics shops will be insured
Household fm niturc, wearing apparel, books,
provisions, and generally such property as is kept
or used in dwelling houses, will be insured in the
county, and in cities and villages when not within
100 feet of Factories and mechanics shops. Hay,
grain, sheep, swine, neat cattle, horses, carria-
yes, harnesses, &C., may he insured when in bull
dngs which may be insured by this Company.
In all cases a Note must le & wen for two per
cent OF the sum insured, and one sixth Of the
note must be pal in cash.
Policies will run for five wears, and will cover
three fourtbs of the value of the property.
! Applications for insurance may be made to the
| Local Directors or to their agents.
! BENZ. Is. THURSTON, President.
/ JOSEPH WINSOR, Secretary.
Office Of the Director for the Town of New
port aud vicinity, 93 Spring, corner of Prospect
! Hin streets.
ApriO SETH w. MACY.