Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-05
BIRTH PLACE OF COL. BENTON.

A Correspondent OF the Milton Chronicle, writing
from Yanceyville, Caswell, says:
GA few weeks ago there appeared in the columns
of the Chronicle paragraph stating that the Hon.
Mr.. Dixon, now member of the United States Sen
ate from Kentucky, born about three miles from
Yanceyvlle. Mr.. Dixon, are informed, was born
about ten miles west of this place. in the neighbor-
hood of John Cobbs, Esq, of this county. The
reading of that paragraph called to mind another
instance not generally known, but said to be fact,
that THOMAS HART BENTON was born in this county
also. 1t has generally been understood that Mr..
Benton was born in Orange county, but Caswell
formed part of Orange, it may be that he was
born before the county was divided. AT any rate
we have the following Information from a near rela-
tive of Mr.. Benton's who was born, raised and now
lives in the neghborhood of which he speaks, and
who stands as high in the community any citizen
in the county. He says Mr.. Benton was born six
miles south of Yanceyvile, Immediately the waters
of South Country Line, (the place is now owned by
Mr. Daniel Everett, THAT Mr. Benton's father, when
Thomas boy, removed to Orange county, and
settled the waters of Emo, and remained there till
he removed west. We have often seen the spot
where the oldest nhabitant in the neighborhood says
Mr. Benton was born. There great many rel
atives of his who were born and raised in the neigh
borbood al highly respectable citizens among whom
some aged persons, who positively assert that
the place above mentonedis the place where Thomas
H. Benton was born. The family was closely related
to the wife of Henry Clay, of Kentucky, who was
Hart, and cousin of Mr. Benton'S Caswel has
furnished some distinguished men-Divines, States
men and Lawyers of them have long since
been gathered to the land where their fathers went
before them, and many have sought places where tai
ent was appreciated and energy rewarded. There
many interesting characters and incidents con-
nected with the history of Caswell that only live in
tradition. There were many incidents in this county
in the days of the revolution that would be of pecu
liar interest in the present day. if brought to light
We have, when boy, heard from the lips of the
aged much of interest connected with the scouting
parties belonging to the American and British armies
in their marches and counter marches through this
mfr mi TionraI thrlin adv
lures along the banks of the Dan and Country Line
in those days that tried mems souls the history of
which has died with the departed breath of those
who acted part in the great Drama of Freedom"
SILVER MINE IN NORTH CAROLINA. The Raleigh
Star understands silver mine has been recently
discovered in Stanly county which is believed to be
immensely rich. The vein is said to be three and
half feet wide, and has thousands of sheets and
Jumps of silver all through it. 1t is estimated that
the ore is worth from 81 80 to So per every eight
pounds The mine has been purchased by compa
ny, which will proceed very soon to develop its wealth
The Star adds:
eff the confident expectations of the proprietors
in regard to the richness of this mine be realized it
will be the first discovery of purely silver mine in
the United States and must prove source of great
wealth to the company"
We have long been satisfied that few States pos
sess within themselves more of the elements of
tional Importance and personal comfort than North
Carolina. Her soil affords alike the fruits of the
tropics and the productions of the north. Her rich
mines of gold, "copper" lead silver and coal are be-
ing developed. Her railroads are developing these
hidden treasures to the world and capital and talents
are hocking from other States to this land of steady
habits of the South Washington Union.
The silver mine referred to above, belongs to
Messrs. Howard Cosby, Stuart & Co., who, we are
informed will soon commence operations
PETERSBURG MARKETS. Flour was selling on We'd
nesday at from 81 to So. Best wheat 81 4s- per
bushel; but little tobacco offering, but best
featuring commanding fine price Cotton, 81 cents,
and corn dull at GO cents.
New York MARKETS. The sales of -four in New
York on Wednesday amounted to seventeen thou
sand barrels, at from 81 u to 81 20 Southern
white wheat 81 60 per bushe-corn unchanged )
{ MATR4MoNIA4. The Washington Star ofyesterday
says, that the Hon. Henry A. Wise is to be married
to-day at Richmond, Va, to the sister of the Hon.
James Lyons, of that city. This will be the third
time the honorable gentleman has takensto himself
wife. 81 - .
STATE oEFIcERs ELRcrEp yrRaloSa On the
sixth ballot last Saturday, Hon. j. p. Kidder, the
democratic candidate for lieutenant Governor was
elected by two majority, and John A. Page, demo
crat. Montnelier was chosen