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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

The WEATHER AND THE CRoPs. We have been
for several days under the influence of cold, disagree
able weather. and accounts from all parts Of the
try tell the story. The weather has been very
unpropitious for the crops wids region. We
have Geographic accounts from Tennessee of frosts
there night before last The Georgia papers last re-
ceived say that there cold rains there early last
week, and similar accounts reach US from Alabama
The Haynesville Chronicle Gowndes county, Ala.)
says that since the 18th the heavy rains have been do
ing much injury in that region On the nights of the
9Th and 18th there were slight frosts followed by
north winds. doing much injury as killing FROST
The young cotton, it understood, was dying, and
it apprehended good stand was out of the ques-
tion The seed that had not up, in consequence
of the packing of the earth from the rains would, it
was feared, rot in the ground.
We are fearful that we shall receive bad accounts
of the effects of the cold snap from the upper
parts of our own State, from Mississippi and from
Arkansas. ". q. Picdyune, 24M UT.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

FARE BETWEEN PARIS AND LONDON. We fancy
the cities far apart separated by the broad Channel;
but the present fare of travel between them, will
make them seem near enough to speak the same Ian
guage, at least.
travelling in France, like everything else there.
has been reduced a science. Companies now
formed at Paris which convey passengers to London
and back expense of only thirty francs-about
six dollars. They will pay all your expenses for
this sum, and give you four days in London to see all
the lions. 1t took more money few years ago, to
journey from Paris to Rouen, which is only few
miles off. These pleasure trains, they called,
quit Paris Sunday, reaching London in the after
noon, give the voyagers Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday in the city, leaving in time get
back to Paris by Friday night"
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
For the North CaroIina Standard.

Mr.. EDrroR. We were much surprised on calling
at the Depot last week to find in the warehouse
some eight or ten Wagon loads of Goods, which
had been received by the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
Road, and directed to Wilkes and Surry Counties.
We supposed this mistake. but from the dlrec-
then are goods intended for places 1875 or $50 miles
west of this and to be transported from this by
CONS, at cost of at least 5 the hundred, which
will be. when they reach their destination. from
three to three dollars and half per hundred. And
we have men amongst calling themselves friends
of the State, crying out against Rail Roads. Give
us the Fayetteville Plank Road, the Central Road,
the much abused Raleigh and CASTOR Road, sooner
than this state of things shall longer continue.
PHILO RAIL ROADS.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

There is a hotel in Springfield that only charges
half price for lovers and yet the proprietor says he
makes more money out of this class of boarders than
any othe7 people about the house. Let yoAth, he
says, set up with yellow spencer and blue eyes on
Sunday night, and he will feel so heavenly that he
wont go down to pork and beans again ill the latter
part of the week.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

The Doom OF OUR WORLD. What this change is
to be- we dare not even conjecture but see in the
heavens themselves some of destructive ele-
ments, and some indication of their power. The
fragments of broken planets-the descent of meteorie
stones upon our giobe-the wheeling comets welding
their loose materials the solar furnace-the Vocan-
ie eruptions in satete-the appearance of
new stars, and the disappearance of others-are all
foreshadows of the impending CONFUSION to which
the system of the world is doomed. Thus placed on
planet which is to bet burn up, and under heavens
which are to pass away-thus treading, as it were,
on the cemeiere and dwelling upon the mansoleums
of tolmer words-et US learn the lesson of humili-
alton and WISDOM if we have already been taught
in the school of rev latop.
North British Revieav.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
COMMON SCHOOLS,
office of the Literary hoard, |

hALEtGH, April 50, 1917
The President and Directors of the Literary Fund
have resolved to distribute among The several Coun-
ties in the State the sums mentioned in the following
Schedule in part of the nett income Of the Literary
Fund the current year, for The support of Common
Schools the sum TO be paid at the Treasury DePart+
upon the application of persons properly autho-
rZed to receive the same.
In making out this Schedule the Board have tax en-
the of 1850, published in the newspapers;
not having been able to get, in time, strictly official
statement of the population. Should the table prove
in any respect Inaccurate the Board will correct it in
the Fall Distribution.
The Counties of Madison and jackson will receive
their portion Of the distribution from tho Counties
from which they were respectively formed.
DAVID S. REID,
Er o6fciO Prest. Lit: B6drd:
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

IMPORTANT FROM Mexico. The N. Orleans Plea
yane says that several large and influential parties in
MEXICO are plotting for change in the government
One party wishes to join Mexico once more to Spain,
and counts upon Spanish troops and authorities in
manufacturing interests, Is trying auetly and slowly
to get up feeling in favor of the return Of Santa
Anna to power. There is still another party, and
but feeble one, in favor of Immediate apnexaoD to
the United Stntes.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

TIE TURKISH DREss. Quite an excitement was
produced at the steamboat landing day before yester-
day, at the appearance of couple of ladies with the
ny with gentlemen, and were evidently people of
cultivation. revolution in female costume is uu-
doubtedly in preparation. There can be nothing
more ungraceful than the long, drnggHng dresses
which sweep the streets and steps wherever ladies
move As matter of personal comfort, the Turkish
dress masbe most agreeable, in addition its beauty
0sDego Journal
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

LAND W4RRANFs are scarce and in request, the
new issue under the act OF September 49, $780, nav
inc been found not to answer the purpose as
MEXICAN warrants; for settlers who enter pre-emPtiop
isnds have caused an additional demand for the lat
ter, and sales are making at S147 and $l45 for 100
NJ Y. Courier and Enquirer, 3D..
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851. A printing machine,
TOT composing and distributing, an entirely new
principle, is to be shown at the great exhibition.
IT. stated that the directors of the Southeastern
passengers per day during the exhibition.
Inc eccentric, but talented Dr.. Crofts of Coventry,
INTENDS at the opening exhibition, to te Thames
on hre In reality 1t appears that he has invented
Of fame, and will eSperimentalize on portion of the
Thames.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
For the North Carolina Standard.

Mr.. EDITOR: In yourlast paper there is an account
of Convention in the County of Johnston, which
was held in April. That Convention has sent TWEEN
ty delegates to District Convention in Nashville, on
the 9Th of June nominate candidate for Congress
in this District. call has been made in your paper
for Convention in this County on Monday of our
County Court. hope it will be fully attended and
strong delegation sent to Nashville the 5th of
June. A CITIZEN.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

CONVENTION MEETING IN MoRGANToN. On We'd
nesday, of last week. it being Burke Court week, a
meeting was held in Morganton, to agitate the sub
iect of State Convention. We were not present; ;
but we fortunately learned some of the particulars
Todd R. Caldwell explained the object of the meet
ing, which was addresse by Messrs. Woodfn, w all
ton, Flemming, Erwin, and Gen. Bynum, all advo-
eating the proposed convention. :.
string of resolutions passed recommending
Convention to be held in Morganton shortly, to
adopt measures to promote the object III View One
of these resolutions, we learn, proposes new party,
to be called the Reform Republican party, and yet
we were Informed by of the participants, for
whom we have high regard, that men are not ex-
pected to withdraw their allegiance from the parties
to which thew may belong that the movement is not
intended to effect national pollcs gu! mas the mem
teoritv are invited to unite, and support and
trcted State Convention, until the measure is accom-
plished.
keep it from becoming subordinate to Federalism,
we should not object but the federalists always
contrive, way another, to draw into their sup
port all of partially organized isms, advise
honest republicans to be extremely cautious how they
sciously become the tools of the INSCRIPTIONS
federal demagogues.
We believe that Messrs. Erwin, Bynum. and per-
haps other honest wings, influenced by patriotic
considerations; but the prominent part taken by Todd
r. Caldwell, Woodfn, Flemming, &c., is enough to
excite suspicious 1t is believed that Caldwell would
engage in nothing from which he did not hope to de-
rive advantage, either to himself his party that
Mr.. Wood6n, though an estimable gentleman person.
ally, is far seeing federaists, who will do all he
can to strengthen his party, and weaken his oppo-
nents; and that Mr.. Flemming is willing, at any
time, to sacrifice Democratic principles to his own
ambition. His course in the late Legislature proves
this.
We therefore caution Democrats to beware of this
movement. By misguided action now they may de-
feat the popular reform measures so well commenced
Let wait, and see if this great cry of IS Slate
Conuenticn'' is not intended recruit the broken
down federal party and when find that it is not,
then it will be time enough to give it support
We in favor of every republican reform measure
that has been proposed and for this reason chiefly
advocate the complete triumph of the Democratic
party, which is the only party that will accom-
plish such reforms as the people desire.
Lincoln RepubHcon.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

New ORLEANS, May 3. The CUBAN EXPEDITION.
We have reliable news here that The Cuban expedi-
ton has been abandoned, and on the Atlantic coast
far as heard from. The officers and assembled
in this vicinity, most of whom came from the West,
have returned home.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
mARRT EH:

In Franklin county, the evening of Wednesday
the 9th ult, by Rev. Thos. S. Campbell, Mr.. Bryan
Grimes, of Pitt Co., to Miss Bette Davis daughter
DR.. Thos. ]. Davis, of Franklin county.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

MEXICAN CLAIMS. The board of Commissioners
appointed to adudicae the claims of American citi-
gems against the Mexican government, Git having
been agreed that the United States should pay those
caims closed their abors and disbanded the 18th
ult. Excel. Paine of North Carolina was of this
board.
Among the list of awards, find one in favor of
Mrs. Rhoda McRae of this town. for 81 900.
On ing uiry we learn that this award was made for
her under an act of the MEXICAN Congress- in consid-
Grafton of the services of her son, Alexander Hami-
ton McRae, who fell MORALLY wounded IN sangul-
nary naval engagement, off Havana, between Next
can and Spanish brig of war, on the 10th Feb'y'
1885, during the efforts of Old Spain to regain her
Mexican provinces.
A number of American officers and Americans, in
spred by an ardent devotion to the of liberty,
VOLUNTEERED their services in the cause of Mexican in
dependence and among the number was the la
mented MacRae. He was born and educated in
Fayetteville; studied law at Raleigh under chief
Justice TAYLOR. He afterwards removed to Alaba-
ma, and whilst engaged in successful practice
there, the contest between Mexico and Spain, hred
his ambition and anxious to crafty his long cher
ished love for the profession of arms he FASTENED to
the threatened territory, and participated in series
of second to none for desperate and de-
termi1ed Valor. Fayet. C0Toanidn.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

PRoF. WEBsrER's FAMILY. In the baraue 10.
which sailed from Boston for Fayal last week, went
nasenrers Mrs. II. Webster, Miss Catharine Web
ster. and Mr.. S. W. Dabney and wife, (ate Miss
Webster.)
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
The Paris Correspondent of the Journal says of

The Paris Correspondent of the Journal says of
France:
"Our political horizon does not brighten. A very
knowing director of the Bank of France, told me on
Monday, that the bankers and merchants generally
reefng fast and cose,-apprehensive of squalls the
stocks have declined two per cent. The President
claim; and surely he had right to insist in naming
two three of his friends for cabinet of nine
ministers. Red Republicans and Socialists threaten
instruction III of any direct violation of the pre-
serIPtL0ns of the Constitution touching revision;
any repeal modification of the ELECTORAL law uni
versal suffrage is the universal right, and the people
will exercise it in due season. Three rounds of
hurrahs from the Mountain. This kind of manifes-
ation caught by the Parisans from the Congress
of the Peace Society. AT the masked balls of last
month, the browning concluding grand galI9Rpe al
ways ended with succession of hurrah Ia -4nieri-
cGine. The Executive and the Police well pre-
pared against surprise like that of the Revelation
of February
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nrEn

In Sampson county, the 22d ult., Mrs. Mahala VAIL
wife of lward Vail, aged 40 years. leaving husband
and five promising children to mourn her melancholy
and deeply regretted fate.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

DLAKE'S Fire and Water Proof Paint is used
Id almost exclusively where its virtues known. 1t
is the cheapest and most desirable paint used and
any wishing try it, specimens and pro-
cure circulars aiming full of its merits at
Also, cheap Paint Oil at a very low price.
P. F. PESCUD.
Faleigh, May 8, 1851. 53-
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Hecker's Prepared Tarima,

Hecker'S Prepared TIA
NHS article has been carefully and fully tested, and
II is recommended by the Medical Profession. as the
valuable of all the arinaceous articles in
being much superior to Arroh Root and Fapcia for
nvalds and children. impaas health and strength to
children who have weak bowels and feeble constitutions
supply just received and for sale by
F. PESCUD.
Raleigh, May T. o.
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Fourth of July.

F ourth of July.
A MEETING of the Citizens of Raleigh, will be
n held in the Town Hall on Wednesday the 2sth in
slant, o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of making
gements to celebrate the approaching Anniversary of
our National Independence.
VIM DALLAS HAYWOOD,
Inienddnt.
Raleigh, May 9Th, 1851. Std.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

BURNING OF THE STEAMBOAT WEBsTER-DREAD-
Full Loss OF LIFE. VIcksBURG, May ). The Steam
boat Webster, Captain Samuel Keno, took fire yes
ierday afternoon, and burned to the waters edge,
at the head of Island EightysiX, one hundred miles
above Vicksburg.
The fire was first Dissolved and the alarm given
about o'clock, and almost instantly afterwards the
boat was enveoped in flames.
The pilot, Mr.. Ruckman, to whom great credit is
due,) having charge of the wheel, Immediately en-
deavored the boat ashore. He was in part
successful and the flames drove him from his post,
and the boat being unmanageable, doated again into
deep WATER thus depriving the passengers and crew
from the frs; and last hope of safety.
AT the first alarm, scene enSued which II IS i'm
possible to describe, and mingled it was with the
burning boat, from which the flames spouting
in all directions became terrible in the extreme. Many
rushed into the flames, while others crowded to the
side of the boat, cingng convusivey to the guards,
until driven away by the fire. and compelled to throw
themselves into the current.
1t with difficulty that any of the females could
be saved 4; many of them being separated from their
husbands and friends
About twelve or fifteen of the passengers jumped
from the boat and with difficulty saved their lives by
cllnged to snags until relieved by the yawl of tn e
vessel, and skifs from the shore.
As the fearful truth was known by the in
habitans of the shore three four boats were quick
ly rowed to the of disaster, and succeeded in
saving the lives of several persons who were cling
ing the sides of the boat, and snags, in the Tv
er They were taken on board of the store boat
Grey Eagle, Capt. ]. L. Case, who did ali that could
be done to afford asylum to the few women and
children who were saved.
The number of passengers and hands on board the
Webster, was about hundred, of whom only
bout sixty be found the rest supposed 10 have
persisted with the boat.
The steamer New Orleans, bound for New Orleans
from st. Louis, hove in sight about hour after the
accident, and stopped and Took most kindly, on board
all the survivors, and rendered all other assistance
that could be desired.
The following are the names of the killed, drown
ed, burned and missing, far at present known :
Capt. Samuel Reno and wife; Mr.. Henry Harrison
and child; Mrs. Ruckman, the wife of the pilot, and
one child George Bliss, chief clerk John Camp
bell, second clerk Child of Mr.. Robwin, of New
ORLEANS; Mary Bucknor colored chambernaid; Hen
ry, barkeeper from Cincinnati; ]. McCarty, Lynch
burg, and girl belonging to McCarty.
Several others missing whose names are un-
known.
The boat, papers, and money were all lost.
The above statement was given by the crew and
passengers saved.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE To THE CoTToN AND TOBACCO
Crops FRosT. NASHVILLE, May ,. We have
had heavy rains in this section, and killing frost
last night caused much damage to the colton and
bacco plants The greater part OF these already up
are thought to have been killed.
CLARKsvILLE, Tenn, May ,. The tobacco plants
have suffered in this district from heavy frosts
EAsTpoRT, Tenn, May 3. The late frosts has
been very destructive, here. Nearly all the cotton
up has been killed though it is said that enough to
come up will make full crop without replantng.
EDDYsvILLE, KY, May 2. We have had severe
frost here causing great destruction the tobacco
plants.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10

University Of North Carolina.
TTNHE Committee of Visitation of the Trustees Of the
1 University for the year 1851, consists of
His ExceIlency DAVID s. REID,
Er-Offcio President
Hon. d. l.! SWAIN, L. L. D.,
President Of the College.
Thomas s. Ashe, William w. Avery, Daniel NJ. Bar
ringer, William A. Blount Thomas Bragg. Charles
Chalmers, George F. Davidson, William Eaton, Jr.,
Burgess 5. leather Solomon Graves, Frederick j. Hill,
James Iredel, James Mebane, Bartholomew F. Moore,
Frederick Nash Thomas Settle William A. Washing
ton, Nicholas L. Williams, John C. Williams, Patrick
H. Winston.
The annual Commencement will he held on the first
Thursday 18th day. of June next.
CHAs. MANLY.
May Ist 1851. So
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New Novels.

New Novels.
TTNIME the Avenger by the author of =" Lettice Ar
mold" &c.
Franconiap Stories, by Jacob Abbott-Malleville,
Wallsce Beechnut. May Bell May Erskine. illustrated
For sale by H. d. TURNER,
n. G. Book Store.
Raleigh, May Z, 1851. 81
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-10
NORTH CAROLINA
Mutual Life Insurance Company
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C..

stAAOO COMPANY
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS Company continues to insure the lives OF all
healthy White persons and Slaves. ~
The greatest risk taken single life is $4,000.
Slaves are insured for of to five years for
3ls their value.
Dr. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan Secretary,
WIN. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DIR. VIM. H. Mckee, Examining Physician.
J. Hersman, General Agent.
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory
proof is presented.
Blanks and Pamphlets, showing the plan of operation
of the Company, may be had application at the Of
fce or any of the Agencies. All letters on business
should be addressed to JAMES F. JORDAN,
Secretary.
April %, 1850. ST.
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To the Citizens of Wake County.
to hold Meetings in the County and send Delegates
to a County Convention, May Court, to send Dele
gates from this County District Convention to NOM
mate a candidate for Congress from this District.
MANY VOTERS.
April 81, 1851. 49-tf
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The Lind coneert-.ar,e,t of HE Myht;neak

lhe Lind Concert-.4rrest Of The Nightingale.
PHILADELPHIA, NAV SIS p A.. The net receipts
OF Jenny Limbs concert last night, at the Chinese
Museum, are estimated at $4,000. She leaves 10.
morrow morning for New York. Yesterday the fair
songsess found herself in rather uncomfortable
situation. Quinlan, lessee of Chestnut street theatre
brought suit against Mr.. Barnum for alleged breach
of contract relative giving the Lind concerts in his
theatre. Jenny was summoned a witness before
Ihos u. Smith. who acted as commissioner in the
case. A subpoena was issued against her, and she
was brought to the in her carriage by the
sheriff. She was evidently very much agitated and
annoyed. In her evidence, in reply a question of
Quinlans counsel. she stated that she received from
MIR. Barnum 81 900 out of every $4,000, gross re-
ceipts, as her share of the profits.
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WarreMtOM. N. G..
MALE Sc MIN A RY.

ITFNHE Summer Session of this Institution will
| mence Monday the 9th of June ensuing. Ex-
tensve buildings being erected for the accommoda
ton of additional pupils who will he received and char
ged only for the time they may continue members Of the
Seminary. The heahfulness and beauty of situation
combined with the advantages of the School commend
it to the pubic.
Terms per Session of FiUe Months:
Board, s 5000
English Tuition, 1880
Music the Harp and use of Instrument, $500
Music on Piano and use of Instrument $500
Music Guitar and use of Instrument, 5000
Drawing and Painting, 1000
Painting in Oil Coors 1900
Washing and Fuel, 600
No extra charges whatever will he made. Books,
Stationery &c. will be furnished the lowest retail pr
ces. Circulars will be addressed those who may de-
sire it. DANIEL TURNER, Pr.
Harrenton May l, 1851. 53-t2OJ.
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Gum Elastic and Gutta Percha.
TUNHE Subscriber has just received supply Of Gum
Elastic Springs of al; kinds Gum Elastic Bed
Pans, Nursing Bottles, Cholera Bags, Finger Stalls,
Flasks. Balls, Teething Rings. Nipple Shields and
Breast Pumps dished in superb style nd for sale by
P. F PESCUD.
Mays. So