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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19
,suFFRAGE I'M y1RG1NIA

The Committee on the Right of Suffrage in the
virginia Convention have reported the following
qualification for voters: massl &
"SEc. L. Every white male citizen of this com.
monweath, being also citizeIhof the United States
OF the age OF twenty-one years and upwards, who
shall have been resident of the State two years. and
OF the county, city town, in which he claims his
vote, twelve months next preceding election shall
be entitled to for all officers that may be elective
by the people, Provided, that person in the mill
tary, naval, marine service of the United States
shall be considered resident of this State bv BEING
stationed in any garrison barrack military or laval
place or station, within this Siate and no pauper
IDIOT insane person or person convicted of inf-
nous offence; who shall be convicted of bribery
in elections, or of voting more than in the same
election, shall enjoy the of elector any
naturalized citizen until he shall have taken an oath
OF allegiance 10 this commonwealth Provided, aLso
that no person shall be permitted to in any town
or city, the population of which exceeds (by the next
preceding census TthouSand inhabitants, unless
he shall vote in the ward in which he resides. And
1t shall be the duty of Legislature at the first session
after the adoption of this constitution, provide that
every such town city shall be laid off into wards
nd a separate or ward election held in each. -
1t is further provided that elector shall be COM
PEELED to perform military duty election days ex-
cept in time of or public danger, nor to attend
on Courts, work the roads, nor be subject to
arrest civil process.
Votes to be given yiua uoce and not by ballot.
Senators and delegates must have attained, when
elected the age of 25 years, and must reside in the
county, &C., or district for which elected Persons
holding lucrative Offices, ministers and priests, 10 be
incapable of election. Change of residence to va
cate the Office of Senator Delegate. And no Sena-
tor or Delegate during his of service, be eg-
IDLE to any Office place of trust profit, the ap
pointment election which is vested in the Ex-
ecutive or General Assembly.
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NEW WORKS


We are indebted to Messrs. Pomeroy and O'NeaI,
Booksellers of this place, for the following works:
History of the Polk Administration by Lucien
b. Chase; Garand's life of John Randolph and the
Poetry of Science" by Robert Hunt.
Mr.. Chase, the author of the above History, was
member of Congress from Tennessee during the Polk
Administration He has turned out useful and
readable Book 1t ought be in the library of every
public man, and in that ofe every private citizen who
takes an interest in the leading events in the history
of the country.
Mr.. Chase is a native of Vermont.
The IS Poetry of Science is most interesting
work /; but the Book is Garand's life of Randolnb
Mr.. Garland has at one bound leaped into a reputa-
ton biograPher and historian which will live as
long as the fame of the great and wayward genius
whose memory his work is designed 10 perpetuate.
Randophs entire history is given. from the cradle
the grave; and inseParaby intermingled with it are
the great events of his times, in which he played
conspicuous part.
These works, together with many others of interest
and value may be obtained Pomeroy and O'Neal's,
Raleigh.
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THE MARKETS.

PrrrpsRURG February IA. Tobacco, from 30 %
to sl5 according quality tho market dull Tor cotton;
wheat at from 70 to lot cents according TO quanT
Aonr at SIS 25 for good corn scarce at 20 cents.
C.,RLEsros February l3. Cotton market dePress-
al and transactions limited. Extremes of sales from IL
to l24 cents. co.
~ to 5 cents hushe monsses, cents per gallon
It rs cents Der sack; OATS from Baltimore selling IN
lois ai GO cents per bushel -four BaHtlore % 10 20
DER barreT-N0rfkcrn, Sc to S. The Journal soys Oh
Naval Stores Our report of last Thursday left the mar
ket in an improved condition for crude 1uPennne' ana
transactions have since been confined within quotations
yen ON that dav The sales of the week loot up ABOUT
5a2 bbIs at So O5 So 10 for soft; and 81 81
al 35 for hard Turpentine per hbl of $50 Disclosing
todav with sales of 696 barrels at O5 for soft; ana
81 SO a ST. IS for hard and quick at lowest hgures-
SDi,Tts Turpenne-Saes of about 36l barrels during
the week at 81 27i 2S;. per gall Holders are no"
asking higher rates, say 80 cents29 cents has oeeh
offered and refused. Rosn-Sales OF about 5OO bbis
common at 80 cents per Dbl Tar.-Saes OF about o1s
bbls. at 81 2S per Dbl.
TOats and -four from Baltimore and from the NortheTh
States! We have nothing moro to sayI
New YoRK, February IA. The New orK marAe,
for Government stocks to-day is dull Flour has declined
81 cents per barrel Grain and other things unchanged
Cotton is very dull, sales small.
BALr1MoRE, February IA. Our market Is dull. Salcs
to-day of 600 barrels Howard street flour at "a oO, and
700 barrels at 81 44-a decline Red wheat at Us 10
lO2 cents; white corn Is 81 cents yellow 6O to 02 ;
oats AZ to as whiskey ri to 254 cents.
The tobacco market is quiet Holders firm; supply
exceedingly light; no change in prices.
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TRIAL OF GEN. HENDERSON.

The second trial of Ex- Governor Henderson, for a
violation of the neutrality laws of the United States
by being engaged in the Cuban expedition has taken
place in New Orleans; and the last Washington Re-
public learns, by Telegraph that he has been second
time acquitted. The Jury were unable to agree upon
verdict, and were discharged by the Court.
Quitea warm dialogue took place the 3lst ulmo,
between Mr.. Hunton, the District Attorney, and Hr.
Henderson the accused-of which we find the fol-
lowing report in the Pcayune:
During the examination of Capt. Moore, yester-
day-a witness on the part Of the government-the
accused excepted 10 evidence tending to show his
crminality with those persons of the expedition who
had sailed for Cuba.
Mr.. Hunton, the United States district attorney,
said that it plain that if MIR. Henderson had been
one of the nstigators of the expedition and that
fight afterwards ensued Cardenas, and that murder,
arson and rapne had been committed, he was respon-
sble for it.
Mr. Henderson said that the proposition put forth
by the prosecuting officer of the Government was
monstrous and most unjust.
Mr.. Hunton replied that the gentleman no doubt
thought that the whole prosecution was monstrous.
He held him far more responsible than the young
men whom he had persuaded to embark in the expe-
dition, and who had committed the crimes they
accused of.
Mr.. Henderson, With great warmth and anger1-
say, sir the charge most monsrous and atrocious.
not trial for murder, arson, rapine and 1t is
unjust for the prosecuting officer to charge with it.
Mr.. Hunton-I am not to be insulted sir.
Mr. Henderson-Neither am l. sir, and will not be
insulted.
Mr.. Hunton-Nor l, sir; and will not be prevent
ed from saying what think is right in this prosecu-
ton.
The court here called the gentleman to order. Mr..
Henderson then argued the point with much warmth,
contending that such evidence could be admitted
He was not charged with murder, raPine, arson,
and no evidence could be admitted show that the
acts of others be traced to his nstigation.
The court decided that the declaration of con-
sprator evidence against the others, and that the
agency might be established by facts to show the in
terest of the accused.
The examination then proceeded
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WAKE COUNTY.

:, cII,vinU items in relation TO the
we sa',.', Conntv. from the Report of the FL
hhances u u" willis Whitaker and George w.
na"oe r,,,n;nes.) made to the present Term OF
Thompson, Esqune''|
the County Court :, ,,.;o 80
INC roher of taxable polls, 5,77O; valuation OF
No o.,,te of the County, $9,lOs.567; total nett
-ouonrs for all purposes, $l3,229 As.
h rates of taxes for the past year were as foliows
Corr,v purposes on each poll 244 cents, and st
on,s IN eyery 500 value of real estate. For sup
, Of noor on each poll Is cents, and cents on eV-
-, e1oo value of real estate. For Common Schools
- each poIl 5 cents, and on every 800 value real
estate, S cents.
Tho taxes for the present year have been laid as
e,,Iows nv the County Court For County purposes,
On each poll 34S cents, and st cents on every SlOO
,,rue of real estate. For Common Schools, . cents
IN each poll and cents every 500 real estate.
For support of poor, cents on every 500 value OF
,a,I estate. and I6 cents on each poll.
The following gentlemen, appointed Justices OF
ha Peace by the late Legislature, came forward and
,ooL the oath of office: Joseph Yearsin, Hugh E.
Ivon Wilson w. Whitaker, o. L. Burch, Albert
" parten. Burtis Strickland, A G. Jones, James s.
uooriug, Alex. S. Utey, John NJ. Ferrell, Henry J.
Cation. Henry Pennington, VIM. A. Allen, CASTOR
IJtley, IhOS. w. OuHSs anu 1Ohh N' "
The following gentlemen were appointed Superin-
,oodsnts of Common Schools: William R. Poole,
Greeu Beckwi,h, Willie Pope, John Hayes, John
NJ. Fleming, Michael Thompson, Needbam Price,
William Ashley, Simon Smith, and Stephen Ste
Phenson.
The following Justices were appointed as the Spe-
ciaI Court: William H. Haywood, Jr., Chairman ;
and Johnson Busbee, William R. Poole, Thomas G.
Whitaker, and William H. Hood.
James Woodland reelected County Trustee,
and Hinton Hudson was re-appointed County Regis
ter
The following gentlemen, elected Constables for
twelve months, appeared and gave bond:
John ]. Christophers, Raleigh, District No. l. W..
H. Puney, Raleigh District, No2; Burton Lowrey,
New Light; N. B. Green, St. Mays; Lewis Jack
son, Crab,ree John Wilborn, Middle Creek Leon
ard House, Cross Roads; Henry Whitehead. White
Oak; Henry c. Lashley, Buckhorn; Parker Brog-
den. Fish Dam; H. p. Gill, Forest; Presley P
Pace, Little River Wesley o. Smith, Houses Creek;
Gillian Upchurch, Marks Creek Hiram Scarbo-
rough, Bufaloe; Canady Lowe, kits Creek; Fen
dal Beeyers, Lick Creek; VIM. H. Pope, Swift
Greek.
The following gentlemen were elected Wardens
of the Poor for three years from the present February
Term: William r. Poole, John NJ. Fleming, William
Laws, Anderson Page, Willie Pope, Simon Smith,
and John Huichns.
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Dss N c. sss for his sss
once day with the senior deacon, who
habit Of asking s;ssn ns ~ o p %1a s
$50 nd frallv was forced to pause to gain new
ErunIv Of brea,h and words. The instant he stopped
the pasor sat down, and commenced raling his knife
and fork. The worthy deacon. very mucn oiscOn t
certed by the conduct of his reverend guest'
Doctor I'm not through yet, only hesltaed.'
Hesta.ed, replied the doctor it's no time 10 nes'
itate when turkey is cooling.
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For the North Carolina STANDARD.
nv, INV v eRs1TY OF NORTH CAROLINA:

uN,yERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NJ. En,roe In passing recently through GEa'
pel liill. was equally gratihed and aseohslle -.
learn that the number of Students had increds
, b5s9 md thirtu-sir and - the ery>was sui
they come. ;e....;on nj
In connection with this pleasing ma nliestaaon OF
~ nccesa of that old and learned lnstltutlon' per-
NIT me to say few words relative 10 us iu'uie oP
rations. ,s,,, .a....s Ia+;v, tn the,
Rsvenne of the University, learn that Inc oalance
in the Treasury placed to its credit on the @o' Nv
velnber, 1850. was $500 Vi. ,h.,
Aceordinq to the same Report it will be seen Iha'
1903 IS was the balance in the Treasury Piaceu "
its credit on the goth November l949 over ana aooVe
expenses. - ;, ,a.so
Now what sbould be done with this large balance
is question for the Trustees 10 settle; taese
pectfnliy and the time earnestly TO cdif MeIt
attention TO the fact that, whilst this sum remains
useless to the of learning for which II was oe
signed one of the Professors of Ancient Languages
has also perform the addltona. DUTY OF
of the French language; and, if am correctly IN
formed this is the only Modern language tangnI /"
the University! The rich treasury OF German iore'
and the noetry and of Italy and Spain, re-
nj, .e scaled book to the Student at Chapel HILL
sh,d not this he remedied A man can express
bis meaning better in his own language than ne can
in anv other translation mars the beauty ana oois
tho noin, and detracts from the strength OF he ogi
na Whoever thought that transiation aeueu g'a S
to the noetry of the Mantuan bard or vigor to the
,,i,inrs If Horace think il doubtful whetner IN
Of This kind, we may be said to have read
the author at ALL 1n.noad sn;r;t NJ
In word, to keep up with the advanced sPas" ..
s.rncsed in The modern languages of Europe; which
will open 10 his mind the rich treasures of Learning
now hidden to view If it be not practicable to e,
pIoy foreign teachers there are many
have travelled in Europe, and VINO wou'u 'e'o''' ."
cent such an honorable post
Again, as this is peculiarly an Agricultural Sla.ei
strikes us ProfessoTshp OF AS I
Chemistry for the Of SHOWING . sGH p 800 ss
to improve them by means of all the modern aPph-
snces, would be both desirable and practicable,
One more suggestion and have done hat 1t IS nr n
Ter of great establishment to every one vhout an o.
seTvato[v, Why should not this be rebuilt! ,
When the citizens of the Southern s'a'1 hu ,e ca
that these improvements have been made, eneS S can
point with pride to an Institution wlInlh Ie aJnca,on
u''' NORTH CAROLlNlAN-
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Sealed Proposals

WILL. be received by the Subscriber, until the l4h
w day of March, for the following work on the
Lunatic Asylum.
CARpENrER's WoRK.
The flooring, including Plank nails and laying the
same complete. The price per square.
Doors including frames, Sashes Hanging and all ma
terials except hinges and locks The price for eacn
Window frames, exclusive of ;aps and Stills. The
price for each.
SIeepers and Joists. The price per Square
Roof including rafters and every thing excePtun Tho
price per Square. -
Stairs including materials, price per square.
MAsoS's WoRK.
Door Stills and Caps per superficial foot of Rough
Stone the price per foot Window Stills. and Caps Of
Rough Stone the price per linea foot.
The plans can be found at the Bank of the State.
Bond with approved security will be required OF the
Contractors. ST. te.4a-
By order of the Commissioners.
GEO. w. MoRDECAL
Sec of Com.
Raleigh, Feb. ID, 1851. I. 20 il
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19

Story OF THR Wan OF 1912. Colonel Feeble
tells Us instance of sharp shooting which is not
ashamed to look one in the face. He states that
one Of the rank and file under his command once
discharged six shots at barrel rolling down long
hill, he being at the bottom of the hill. Upon the
barrel reaching the bottom of the hill, it was
ined, and mark of bullet discovered upon
it. whereupon his comrades began to ridicule him,
He however. very coolIy desired them to shake the
barrel, BY doing which they found the bullets in
the nside-the ,vhole hiring entered the bunghoe,
at ,Uhich p0izt he had aimed,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19

During recent excursion, we passed through Lit
Teton, fourishing little village the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad, containing two stores, two Black
smith shops, Post Office and other useful buildings,
such wood sheds, Ware House, and also a
Church situated, we believe, about two miles outside
OF the limits of the village They have regular Po-
lice, consisting of Mayor, Aldermen, &c. By-the-by
have forgotten who the Mayor is at present; will
of our LittIeton friends inform US! The Census
taker failed to make out separate lisn: the Village,
and are unable to give the number of inhabitants.
1t is certainly very healthy location, and contains
of the cleverest citizens of the county, of
whom will give us the information requested above.
Warrent0n Nelus.
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VALENTINES DAY.

The Baltimore Correspondent of the Washington
Union says:
This being Valentines eve, streets are thron-
ged with young folks seeking from the various
missives of affection and friendship, whilst some are
selecting those calculated to amuse, and others those
intended to give offence and wound the feelings of
those to whom they to be directed. 1t is to be
hoped, however, that there but few of the lat
ter. ~
Bailey's Dictionary gives the origin of Valentine
day follows
Valentines probably take their name of Valen-
tine, Bishop of Rome, whose festival is observed
on the 18th of February; and because about this
time of the year the birds match or choose their
mates: probably thence the young men and maids
choose Valentines special LOUing friends on that
day.
Some especial loving friend - sent US Valen-
tne-one of the ugliest we have ever seen. 1t is
the picture of disappointed politician, tearing his
hair and looking as desperate possible. Our " low
ing friend ought to have sent it to Lemay or Gales
They are the boys about this time to be in receipt
of such documents.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19

CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate, yesterday, me-
mortal was presented from the Franklin Institute, of
Philadelphia, in favor of modification of the patent
laws, but requesting the postponement of the subject
ill the next session. Other memorials and petitions
were presented. Several executive communications
were laid before the Senate. The bill from the House,
authorizing the legislatures of Minnesota and Oregon
to take charge of the school lands reported. Mr.
Berrien moved that the fee bill be taken up. Other
bills were suggested But the Senate agreed to take
up the bill regulating the fees of clerks of the United
States district and circuit courts United States
shals and district attorneys. discussion followed.
In the House, the river and harbor bill taken
up; and discussed with great animation till four
o'clock; when, according to previous order, the de-
bate was closed Soon after, the House djourned
without disposing of the BILL
Union of Su1ddv last.
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FIRE IN ONsLow. On Wednesday morning, the 5th
inst, between and o'clock, fire occurred the
premises of John A. Averitt, Esq, Richards OnsIow
County, which consumed his Dwelling House and
Kitchen. The loss is estimated at about 5000.
The house very valuable one. The furniture
was mostly saved. Wikninot0 Commercial
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and other ports of the Mediterranean; read and or
dered to second reading. Mr.. Bell introduced
bill supplementary to the act for payment for horses,
&c, lost In the public service. Mr.. Benton asked
leave to introduce bill to pay the State of Mis-
souri, the amount of the reserved two per cent fund.-
and commenced to explain and advocate the BILL
The President stated that discussion at that STAGE of
the bill was not in order. On notion it was agreed
that the senator have leave proceed. Mr. Benton
spoke at length. and replied to by Mr.. CLAW
Leave to introduce the bill was refused-3I to l3;
and then the Senate into executive session. and
soon after adjourned
In the House, it was ordered that the debate be
stopped in Committee of the Whole, on the river
and harbor bill o'clock, p NJ, day. The river
and harbor bill was taken up, and the debate was
continued till after three o'clock; when the House
took recess till seven, and the discussion con-
tinued till the adjournment.
|y,;on of Suburban last.
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mARRTED,

In this County. the 4th nit. at the residence OF
Mr. James Kitchener. by the Rev. VIM. H. Barnes, Mr..
s. w. Cotton of Chatham County. to Miss Corneha
b. N ortham, formerly of New York
In Rockingham County, on the 18th inst, BY Joseph
Holderby ESQ., Mr. Jesse L. carter to mss heoece IS
PittsyIvania County, Va.
In Alamance county, on Friday the 7th, by Benjamin
Trollinger, Esq., Mr.: James 5. Scott, OF Graham to
Miss Bette Donnell. of Greensboro
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19

The MEXICAN BOUNDARY COMMISSION. A letter
in the Providence Journal, dated FL Paso, December
ls, furnishes the following information relative to the
meeting ofthe American and Mexican Commission
ers, noticed in this paper several days ago:
t The Mexican Commissioner arrived on the lst
December. The following day he sent over a note
TO Mr.. Bartlett, announcing his arrival Mr.. Bartlett
called the day, and it agreed that the next
day the first meeting of the Joint Commission should
be held. 1t accordingly took place at the quarters of
the latter. On the arrival of the Mexican Commss-
Toner he saued by the garrison. The meeting
lasted two hours and half. Gen. Condo, the COM
missioner, is avery quiet gentlemanly man. His son,
young man of % or 25, is his secretary, and Mr..
Iturbide of the celebrated Emperor lturbide, is
his interpreter. This gentleman has lived many years
in the United States, and would hardly take him
for a. paniard These, with Mr.. Bartlett, DR.. Webb,
Mr.. Cremons, our interpreter, six in all, composed
meeting. There have been two official meetings,
and one of mere courtesy"
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-19

HuNr's MERCHANTS MAGAZINE for February, has
been received. This number abounds with CONNER
cial stastics-no interesting usual to the general
reader, but valuable for future reference. Several
typographical occur, and We notice them as 1t
has been heretofore noted for its accuracy in FORM as
we'll as matter. 1t contains about an hundred and
fifty pages, printed neatly, on good paper with the
following leading articles: ''The benefits and evils
of Commerce by Beecher. Internal Improve
ments in the State of New York by Flagg. " A
review of Bullion management or country BANK.
:" Influence of Commerce upon Language by Ill
der. "A Dialogue on currency-lnterest Produc-
tion-by Merchant of Boston. Mississippi River
and New York Canal-by Scott of Ohio. IS Mari
time Law of Ere ght"-by Don, of the New York
City Bar. Marsh's summary of the Statistics of
Sweden, and Gray's nature of money-by George
Bacon Published by F. Hunt, at FIVE dollars year,
l42, Fulton Street, New York.
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RoBERT RANFouL, jr., the new Senator elected by
the Massachusetts Legislature (says correspondent
ofthe New Haven Register,) is strong Temperance
man a non-resstant, lecturer against capital pun
ishment and lawyer of considerable ability. He is
middle ,ized, thin, pae-lookng with deep.set,
dark, piercing eyes, heavy black eyebrows; and
Yous. energetic manner.
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Notice..

T HAVE now on hand all the Goods Wares, and
/ Merchandise, lately purchased from Barrett, Newsom
g. Holden and will be making additions the former
stock as the custom may need will continue at tho
Brick Store House, nearly opposite to the Post Office
and will be thankful to receive liberal patronage from
punctual customers. THOS. w. HOLDEN.
Milton n, c.. Dec Ie, 1850. 81
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SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION. Monday last was the
day fixed upon by the of the Legislature of South
carolina for holding elections in all the districts OF
the State for delegates to State convention south
ern rights. &c. The following despatch from the
the result:
COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. Is. Elections all right
twelve districts heard from. and resistance far ahead
Baltimore Sun.
Resistance we suppose, means separate State ac-
ton or secession from the Union by South Carolina
alone; but no decision is to be made until about
twelve months hence, when the Convention, the
members of which have just been elected, will as
semble.