davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-10-06
Ran age s. Church,

No. AZ college ST.. Nashville,
wHoLEs ALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Carpet BagS,et
HAVE now in store, the most ex- "a
i Il tensive assortment of Boots. -
shoes, Trunks, VHliSes, Carpet
Bags, etc for the
FALL AND NYlNI3R TRADE
which they have ever oaered--compFising al
most every description of Fine and Course
Boots Gaiters and Shpes, for Gentlemen, Ia,
dies Boys Misses and CLiLIrea, suitableI for
City or COUNTRY trade. 4 large stock Of Nfyro
Boots and Brogans both Eastern ani hoaae-n4sle-
of the best qualities, constantly on hand.
Merchants and Planters are invited
to examine our stock before purchasing.
We can dna ,ciH sell rely lOl0 for CASH
Nashville, Sept. % lily r. & c.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING
For the Standard.

The delegation from the County Of Johnston to
the Democratic Convention proposed by them, met
in the City Of Raleigh on the 3Oth Of June.
The meeting was organized bv calling A. ]. Leach,
Esq, to the Chair, and requesting w. H. Tomlinson
IL act as Secretary.
The following Preamble and Resolutions were
then adopted:
WHEREAS, we believe the triumphs Of democratic
men and have been the result Of union upon
fundamental principles, and whereas such division
now exists in this Congressional District TO en-
da ager the election of Democrat TO the next Con-
gress,
Therefore Resolred, That we recognise in A. M.
LEWIS, of franklin County, democrat, who, stand
ing upon the Baltimore platform, will, if elected,
faithfully carry out its provisions and reflect credit
upon this District as Representative. We, there.
fore, nominate him fit candidate for the sufrages
of the democratic voters of Johnston County (for
whom alone we have right in part to speak,) and
we also recommend him to democratic fellow
citizens in the other Counties composing this Con-
gressional district.
Resotred, That these Resolutions he signed by the
Chairman and Secretary and sent TO the Standard for
publication.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
A. ]. LEACH. Cbr'n.
W. Fl. ToMLINsoN, Ssc'y.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
GEORGIA.

The Democrats of Georgia recently held Con-
vention in Mledgville, and nominated the Hon.
b. V. Johnson for Governor. Eighty Counties
were represented, and 200 delegates were present.
The Convention unanimously re-adopted the Balti-
more platform, Resolution by Resolution, as its
platform. The following, it will be remembered,
is one of the Baltimore Resolutions:
Rcsoiued That the proceeds of the public lands
ought to be sacsediy applied TO the national objects
specified in the Constitution; and that oppos-
ed to any law for the distribution Of such proceeds
among The States, as alike inexpedient in policy and
repugnan, 10 the Constitution"
The Democrats of Georgia DIRE, therefore, where
they were They are still against distributing the
proceeds of the public lands, and they say nothing
in favor of dividing the lands themselves
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
SUPREME COURT.

The following opinions have been delivered by
this tribunal:
By NASH, G. j., in May v. Smith, in equity from
Anson, dismissing the bill with costs. Also, in
Smith v. Smith, in equity from Anson, directing a
reference to the Master ascertain the of The
rents. Also, in Doe ex dem. Kelly v. W oodson,
from Stanly, affirming the judgment.
BY PEARSON, j., in Mckay v. Flowers, from
Brunswick, directing venire dc novo. Also, in
Slrlmburgh v. Hickman, from New Hanover, revers-
ing the judgment below. Also, in Jessup v. Jessup.
in equity fIom Cumberland. Also, in State v. Nc.
In,yre, declaring that there is no error.
By BATTLE, j., in the State v. Casey, from Wayne,
directing the judgmen, to be affirmed. Also, in
State v. Revills. from Robeson, directing venire de
novo. Also, in Fuller v. Mcmillan, from Cumber-
land, reversing the Judgment
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
pUuL1sasp WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKL1 BIZ
WILLIAM W. HOLD e N,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

Tsnvs Of THE WEEKLY. Two dollars per ahnu-
1vance or within the first month, Two dollars an
CIV cents if payment be delayed six months and lhree
dollars, if not paid within SIX months from the ''c o'
subscribing. -,
TERMS OF THE SENI.WEEKLr. Four dollars per
.,num, in advance, or within the first months -Four
ars and fifty CENTS if payment be delayed six months
and Five Dollars, if not paid within SIX months IRON the
lime of subscribing.
.. The above rules will be infexibly adhered to.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines vii
10 inserted one time for one dolar and twenty-five
cents for each subsequent nsertion those of greater
length proportion Court orders ana
.hovs rotes. reasonable reduction will be made to
those who advertise by the Advertisements nser
ted in the Semi Weekly Standard, will also appear in
the Weekly Paper, free of charge.
subscribers and others, who may wish to send money
- the Editor can do at all times, by Mail and his
A Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION. The body has now
been session between seven and eight weeks.
The points which has settled thus stated by the
Tribune:
The Governor is to be chosen Gas hiiherto) by an
absolute majority not plurality, in this and
most other States) of the popular vote bet, in case
no one receives such majority, he is TO be elected by
the Legislature on joint ballot. Hitherto, the House
has sent up to the Senate the names OF two of the four
highest candidates on the popular vote; and from
these two the Senate has chosen the Governor)
The requistons that he be thirty years of age and
property holder to a certain amount, very proper
ly stricken QUIT being found by experience that
poor stands precious little chance for such an
Office any how, that that the requisiiion is super
fuous. We believe a requirement that the Governor
must be a native of America is retained.
Lieut.. Governor Is to be chosen as the Governor,
and is not to preside over the Senate He is no long
er to be styled L" His HONOR
The Senate is 10 consist Of forty members, as hth-
er.o, but each to be chosen by single district no,
as now, by counties electng them, one TO six each
according population. The districts are to be e..
quail in population as nearly may be. Each Sen
aor must reside in the dstric. he represents, and
have been five years resident. The Council (hith-
erto elected by the Legslaturs) is to be chosen by
the people from eight districts, and to elect one
Councillor. No Councillor can be appointed to any
office OF profit duringth term for which he was e.
| lected.
The Secret Ballot is to be engrafteI on the Con.
4
veope or the officers holding the election shall reject
them This provision is not toaPply to the election
of town officers.
The Day of Election (state) is changed from the
second Monday in November to " the Tuesday sue
eeeding the fra. Monday" which is ,ha. first adopt
ed by New York. and since by several other States.
1t is also the day on which Presidential Electors are
chosen throughout the Uuion that Massachusetts
will longer be required to hold two Elections ev
cry Presidential year, she has recently done.
The Qualifications Of Voters have been diminished
by striking out the requirement that each voter
shall have been rated and paid tax within the year
preceding.
The Regular Sessions Of the Legislature are hence
forth to be limited by law to min ty days, and no
Legislature, except of invasion insurec,ion,
shall sit than one hundred the year for which j,
is chosen. The Legislature is to fix its own daily
stipend.
The Officers to be chosen by the People, in addi.
ton to the above Secretary OF State Treasurer
an Auditor and an Attorney General annually, with
Sherifs, Judges and Registers Of Probate, Clerks
os Courts, Commissioners Of Insolvency, Distric
Attorneys. Registers of Deeds, County Treasurer:
and County Commissioners triennialy. 1t is posi-
BILE that the terms of Probate Judges will yet ee ex
tended TO six years.
The Basis Of Misrepresentation [House) is still un
settled.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

To PREsEnvE FENCE Posrs. In SO important a
branch OF farming We endeavor to give everything
that may have beneficial tendency. A writer, E.
H., in the Rural NeD Yorker, speaks confidently Of
The following plan Of preserving posts /" prepare
my posts for setting and then let them season. then
take coal tar and paint them with three coats Of the
same. paint the posts from aboutfour inches above
where they set in the ground to the bottom, and
the end that sets in the ground also-putng the paint
on hot. a gentleman informed me that he had know
fence set in this way that had stood forty years,
and was permanent then as at 6rst. l think this
way is much easier and cheaper than lime. and more
durable" r.r
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
DIE 3 D.,

In Ejgecombe County, on Sunday last, aged 10
years; Spencer L. Hart. formerly Sheriff Of Edge
combe County. -.
Also, on Thursday last, aged about 80 years. DR..
Thomas H. Hall, late member of Congress, State
Senator, &c.
On the morning of the 9Th Of June, 1853. at his
residence in Wilson, Edgecombe County. N. C.,
MIR. Edmund II. Stephens, in the 43rd year Of his
age. ..-
In Kinsion, on Wednesday, 18th instant, MIS-.
LOUISA KING, consort Of Richard w. King; ex-
Sheriff of Lenoir County, in the 2ith year OF her
age. This is the second affiicton Of the kind with
which this gentleman has been visited. And though
bitter seems the ordea yet be sustans himself with
reflection which can never fail 10 kise f0rfnude TO
the christian heart-that those are best who die IN
the lrd-=that there is realm Of eternal rest be.
yond the confines Of the tomb, where We may meet
again those whom we have loved here. and who have
been suddenly snached away from us BY the vnfoEe.
seen hand of death. Mrs. King was admired and
beloved by all who knew her, well - for her na'
live qualities for the exalted charms which
emanaie from Christian piety and which always
threw halo of enpyreal brightness around The char
acter of their possessor To her afflicted partner and
TO those of her kindred also. who alike suffer the
yearnings Of sorrow. We can only ofief our neaSes
| sympathy and condolences, co0RendinR them 70 the
Great Dispenser of all things for hat higher conso
lation which can alone heal the wound from which
they suffer. (CoH.
In Philadelphia, OF the 18th instant. Afe ]. T.
McRsr wife Of Rev. Cameron F.. McfSse, Ausis't.
| Rector Of Christs Church in that city. -.
Mrs. MGR. was. We believe, a native Of Norsh ca
rona. and was one whose character reAectsd credi,
daughter Of John Burgwyn, Esq.
|. Be now Thy siumbsts s'er 90 deep.
II ,, Bensa,h the spreading willow.
u Oh! quiet. blissiul. be thy sleep
II Thy Savioi's bsesstthy pillow. 4tE
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
ExcEEDINGLY TOLERANT. We hear grea, deal

ExcEEDINGLY TOLERANT. We hear grea, deal
from certain quarters abou, prescription, party dic;a
tion. ETC.; but, for part, must say that,
the most intolerant remark have heard for long
time, made by MIR. Leak. in the Court
House here Wednesday night last, to the effect
that he would supper, man Tor Governor who does
not agree with him upon the Land Distribution Cues
ton. Now look at it. MIR. Leak claims TO be a
Democrat, and seeks the support Of Democrats. He
knows as well We do that the body of the Demo-
Gratis in this State against him he knows well
as do that the Convention of the party assembled
in Raleigh last summer, nominated Gov. Reid upon
platform directly opposed to MIR. Leaks hobby and
yet, knowing this and claiming Democratic support,
MIR. Leak very modestly says to the party -'' Gen.
tlemen, you must all turn around and take up my
notions. 1t might have done very well to nominate
and elect that man Reid, on the platform you did
before you received my fiat; but now the case is diff
ferent-I have spoken; hear, uemble and obey!"
Now talk about the dicla,ion of cliques. Whoeve
heard of such arrogance from any Of the o.calet
cliques! Certainly, who ever did : IpH J,u'.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
Destructive Fae-Serious .aoeidem-Murdsr:

Destructive FIre-Sert0us .7cctdent--MurdeS.s -
PI1rspuRe, June 81. At half past nine o'clock
las. night the canal boat Charles Dunn caught FIRE in
the BASIN. and The flames soon communicated TO Mf.
Shane's warehouse, filled with large and valuable
assortment Of goods, consisting of dy goods; bacon;
-four, lard, giass, whisky and other merchandise;
The building, with its contents, were destroy.
ed-fulIy covered by insurance, principally IN the
East. Messrs. CLARK e. Shane were insured fof
$50, 900 in the w eslen Delaware, Mutual and Cit;
izens' offices. Messrs. Mulloney & Little lost 900
boxes OF glass, which insured for $6, 500. Mri
WIN. Bingham sustains small loss. but is fully ins
sured The total loss is 5000 OF $50, ,0O0 mostly
covered by insurance.
At half past ten O'Clock al nigh; large crowd OF
persens drawn to the vicinity Of The FIRE, congrega-
ed upon the bridge the basin, near the fire. IL
unfortunately gave way from tie immehss weight,
and some two hundred more were Frustrated into
the water. Many very seriously injured, but
SO far as ascertained, no lives lost. -,
A man named Michael Irwin, OF Smithheld, wac
killed by the falling Of sign on his head. 81
During The fire a man named GssP. Gracey cut
Thos. Cluskey with knife, and he died Id q few
mlnntes. The murder made his escape. -
Messrs. Clarke e. Shane were insured for $4,000
in the Western, Delaware. Mutual, and Ciiizens'
offices. Messrs. Milioney g. Little lost 600 boxes
of glass; which vas insured at sc, 500. Mr.. bng-
ham susians but email less, and is fully insured.
The entire loss by the FIRE is roughly estimsted NJ
900. -. -s..
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

NAMES. good name is a good thing. Talking
cs giving chrldren ill.sounding OF ill-sugges,ing
ames, Charles Lamb said" Don't Nlcodenus
nan into nothng.". And Lamb was right. Call a
boy" Lazarus " and he will 60 "io the dogs" as
as the dogs went to his prototype in the Bible.
Call him 6 Jehosaphat," and he may possibly be a
hostler, 5ut never gentleman. Call him Judas, (!f
you dare,) and he will 60 out and hang himself I"
some day, like his ancient namesake. Blu, don't err
the other band, by naming him after notabi,ies.
1t dwarfs horribly 10 be called 'George Wash.
ngton =" or I" Napoleon Bonaparte "-it does indeed
and he must be AN suacommonly smart fellew to
survive it. Keep clear Of exsemes, is the safe rule
here, as everywhere eise.<R A name should not hint
too mucn, nor too li.ls-a dogma which is well il.
Illustrated by an anecdote. Bensly, when about start
ing magazine advised with one of the wits CT his
day about the best title. " Wha, say you said Bent
ley, ..io calling il the magazine of WnP"" Tha
promises TOO much, /" said his friend. " Wellihen,'
said the pubisher, 81 how will j, do 10 call is Bent
ley's Magazine = -" All, replied the wit, /" lha
promises too lille"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
CuniiLinn Of he Markets.

New YonK, June 81. Cotton is dull, with more
sellers than buyers-sales Of 900 bales' Flour Is
easier, with sales of 1900 bbls. at 62l "a IS
for State; and 624 81 IS for Genesee. Southern
is heavy, with sales at s13 S5 I2a. Wheat Is
firm with sales of 25o 900 bushels white Genesee at
% 81 2i. Corn is firm; with sales Of IS 900
bushels at 81! for mixed. and &c for yellow. Coffee
is quiet, with sales of 800 bags at o. Sugar sdull
a, a decline of /. MoIasses is steady. Whisky is
firm, with sales of $50 bbls at 22s, and more buy.
ers than sellers. Pork is dull, with sales Of $50
bbls at SIS Sc for mess. and $l2 81 for prime. Beef
is heavy, with sales of 300 bbls. Of mess at Sl2 75
Gu, Meats-saes of 300 tierces at st for hams,
and 5s &C. for shoulders. Lard is dull. with sales
OF $50 bbls. and kegs 10 in bbs. and 10 kegs.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

The WINE STATE. correspondent, of a New
York paper says the MesiIla valley is already cee-
bra,ed for its unequaed grapes. This territory is
capable of producing wine enough TO supply the de-
mand Of America and Europe, and not inferior in
quality te that Of Madeira, if it be attended to with
care and skill. The grapes Of the best quality
and when properly cured. become the very best rails
ns in the world. II is from this seques,ered valley
tha, the United States and the rest of the world vii
get wine that will throw Madeira and Sherry wines
and those Of France completely into the shade. Th.
missionary houses Of the Jssuiis in California. in for
msr times, were renowned for the excellence Of ihsi
wines, which indeed, il We may believe the account
Of travellers, excelled those Of any other part Of th
| world. =
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

A BEAUTIFUL GIFT. Several of the fair ladies of
Raleigh, doubtless impressed with the courteous at.
tenlion chivafic devotion (and perhaps by the good
looks) of DR.. Collins President of the Seaboard and
Roanoke railroad have ordered beautiful silver COB
let, be presented him in token Of their appreci-
alton Of his merits. 1t waa brought down by Mr..
Capps of the firm of Allyn, Rose, g. Capps through
whose attention We had an opportunity of inspecting
it, and with be puSl;ckiy presented TO Or. c., at the
National Hotel, during the next week. The gobe,
is of medium size, very finely and chastey executed,
ani has the following brief inscription: "Presen.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
For the Standard.
L,ouIsBURG, June %. 1853.

LouIsBURG, June %, 1858.
Mr.. HOLDEN The announcement in your paper
of wish, the part of several of the Counties of
this Congressional District, to hold general Con.
venton, was well received by the citizens Of Frank
lin. 1t seems, however, to be The opinion, generally,
that the time, appointed for the meeting OF the Con-
venon. is too at hand, :or the people Of Frank
lin to hold primary meeting, with the view OF be-
ing properly represented in the Convention.
think l can safely say that with sufficient notice
the people of this County would have willingly res
ronded ID the call very recently made by some of the
Counties in this District; but We think il is now too
late. A DEMOCRAT.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

Es- The Warrenton News, noticing the failure
to hold a meeting in that place on Saturday last,
says:
mo MEETING. The notice for a Democratic
meeting to be held in WareL ton on Saturday last
brought together goodly number of Democrats from
different parts of the county, but from cause
there was no meeting held. We were absen, from
town during last week and cannot speak "by the
book as to the which prevented the contem.
plated meeting, but we informed that it was gen.
orally agreed, privately, that it under
the circumstances, to hold a meeting. We regre,
that such was the conclusion, as we believe that in
North Carolina at this time, some Democrats are in
danger of " falling from their high estate" and los
iRg sight of the great landmarks by which they have
been guided to success in days gone BY and it might
not be amiss to have their pure minds " stirred up
to renewed diligence in their high calling occasion.
ally. However. if the people Of Warren think a
conve non unnecessary we are content
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
THE DROUTH.

We had light rain here on Wednesday even
ing last but the drouth appears again to have set
tied down upon us with as much severity as ever.
A friend at our elbow still insists that the dew-
point is low and that we shall soon have refresh
ing showers. On Wednesday and Thursday the
heat was intense, the thermometer ranging from 90
to 100 in the shade.
We hear of rain in some sections but we fear it
has not been heavy enough to do material good.
The wheat crop, recently cut, is represented as
very good; but the crop OF oats will prove almost
a total failure. The tobacco and potato crops must
also fall far short. The corn has not yet suffered
seriously. A good rain or two, in the course of a
few days, would ensure a pretty fair crop.
H- No Convention was held in this place on
Thursday last. Delegates were in attendance on.
~ from Johntson and Wake. 1t will be seen, by
reference to the proceedings in another column
that the Johnston Delegates nominated A. M
Lewis, Esq, of Franklin, as suitable candidate te
be supported by the Democracy of Johnston, ane
recommended him to the Democracy of the Dis
trict generally.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06
MaRR.TEB:

A, the residence of Arthur Forbes. near Green
Vile, on the 25h inst, Maj. Robert X. Foreman to
Miss Frances e.. Williams. -
At Narrow Point. Tuesday the 2lst inst, at 6 o.
clock, A. NJ, by the Rev Thomas G. Moses, DR..
William Wilcox to Miss Ann Eliza Harrington.
eldest daughter of Wm. d. Harrington. ,.[
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

The OUTLAW WILL CASE. On Tuesday morn
ing last, the argument for the propounder of the
will was opened by B. F. Moore, Esq, who was
followed by P. Busbee, Esq, for the caveators.
On Wednesday DIX. McRae, Esq, spoke for the
propounder, aud was replied to by Hon. w. A.
Graham for the other side and on Thursday the
Lion. Geo. E. Badger spoke for the caveators, and
was replied to by II. W. Miller, Esq, on the other
side, who closed the case.
Ills Honor Judge Manly then charged the Jury
at some length, and they retired to make up theil
verdict
Ibis case has been on trial for nine days. Judge
Jury, Counsel, and indeed all concerned in It. have
exhibited the most 'commendable industry and ma.
'ence. During this time the Court House has
LAS been crowded with spectators. The Judge and
"e counsel have acquitted themselves with mark
ed ability. s-...s0.a s. 4''4s4''' )
L. Inc Steamer Wayne exploded her boilers a few
"y' since below Newbern, and killed FIVE negroes
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-06

The CoNGR EssloNAL CANDIDATES. The Congress.
sonal Candidates for this District, Messrs. SHAw
and OUTLAW, will address the people of Halifax
County, at PItard's Store on Thursday, the 9Th Ju.
ly in Halifax Town. on Friday, the 9th of July and
In the notice which we published last week from
the Patriot, Croweil's p Roads was named as the
place the Candidates would speak at on the 9th Of
July. The last number of that paper changes the
appointment from. Croweli's - Roads to Greenwood
on the 9th.
The Democrats and Wings Of the County are in.
vted TO be present at the places appointed for the
speaking and to listen to the discussion between the
Candidates. They are both said TO be able and in
teresting speakers and those who may attend will nc
doubt be highly pleased. HaiJar Republican