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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

GUANo COMING. The Baltimore American says:
"Those who are waiting anxiously for supply
of guano will be grated to learn that several YES
sells may be daily expected. The barquc n. ID. Bas-
set 81 days from Callao which arrived at Norfolk
on Wednesday, with guano, reports that on the 10th
of June, she in company with ship Carthage,
for Hampton Roads, with guano, and that the ships
Alesto and Harkaway, barques Rocket Tangier, j.
j. Cobb, Ellen A. Parsons, Croton and Royal Sax
ton, sailed for Hampton Roads about the 10Th june
all loaded with guano. The Croton has, however,
been wrecked and the Harkaway was deserted at
sea, but has been picked up by the steamer South
erner, and may be daily expected at Norfolk, where
she was to be taken by the crew put in charge of
her. :"
The Charleston Courier announces the arrival of
the Harkaway off the Bar on Friday afternoon, in
company with the steamship Southerner. The Hank
away has full cargo of guano, and everything about
the ship appears to be in good condition. The
ter in the hold has been reduced to eighteen inches
at which point the pumps suck. The agent of this
N. Y and Charleston line of steamships, had taken
prompt and efficient steps to have the ship and car
go brought safely into port having sent schooner
with fourteen hands provided with bags shovels and
every necessary material to tighten the ship. The
Courier congratulates its young townsman, Captain
Evan of the Southerner and all concerned on their
good fortune in having the ship Harkaway safe off
the port of Charleston and trusts that their prize
may prove lucrative to them as they may desire.
Sir" said little clustering man to his religious
opponent, 81 say, sir, to what sect do you think
belong?"
Well, don't exactly know, replied the other;
.but to judge from your make, size and appearance
should you belonged toa class called the insect
ELECTRIC PHENoalENA. The Telegraph is not yet
over the whole world yet the newsruns from pole to
pole
The race run by time on the course of human
events, has been fairly won by the telegraph.
An old maid is an odd boot of no use without q
fellow.
To cure poverty sit down and groyl about it. S.
What relation is the dcor-mat to the scraper4-a
step:JssytAer.
Is them feIlers alive said an urehip to his
teacher.
8 What fellers do you mean, my dears
Why, Paul. and Luke, and Deuteronomy. and
them
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

NAL CALDWELL. The Charlotte Wing says Maj
Green w. Caldwell recently sold copper and gold
mine to a Nothern Company for $4,000 The place
sold was the residence of the late Dr. Stephen Fox
near Charlotte.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

81 Col. John W. Cameron, formerly of the
marlborough Argus, proposes early in the coming
year to start weekly paper at Fayetteville, to
be called the Fayetteville Journal" Col. c. is
good fellow, but an 0acful Wing.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

Our GHARGE TO ECUADOR Philo w hite, ESQ., the
newlyappointed charge daairs Of the United States
to the republic of Ecuador, Says the journal Of Conn
Of the oath s in this city, on his way to
Guyaquif He, however, will not take his departure
from this port until sometime next month"; He is
stopping at the Irving House
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

f3 A Convention of Presidents of Railway Com
panies is to held in New York time during the
present month, October. The object is to devise
ways and means to prevent Railroad accidents, and
to improve the service generally
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

SMALL. NiIsTAK E y The Victoria lrexas) Advo-
cafe of the list under the above aiding says:
President Lamar instead Of being dead as reported
was only married
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MARRlTED.

On the 18th inst. by Duncan NJ Sinclair ESQ., Thomas
ID. Williams ESQ., of Calais, Maine to Mrs Martha H. AZ
ston, of Moore county, N. @.
A Rocky Knoll Granville county Friday evening The
18TH INST by the Rey Josiah Crudup Mr. Joseph g. Wag
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01
THE LATE GENERAL MCKAY.
aFlat iiusticia, ruat eo.lun. =
q. If the Neqo York H1rn7,7 !,

70 the Editor of the Neso York Herald.
I have seen, in the New York Express of Saturday
morning. the 18th inst, short teegraphic despatch
announcing the death of the Hon, James J.. Mckay,
of North Carolina, to which appended few re-
marks by the editor touching the character of the
deceased of kind too unjust and incorrect to remain
unnoticed.
The editor of the Express knows nothing of the
man whose biography he has given us in ten lines,
and when he knew nothing, he should have said
nothing He has announced the death of Gen. Mckay,
of North Carolina, who, he says, " as chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means, often came in
contact with the merchants and manufacturers of
this city, and is well known to many of them !"
wager the gentleman that no merchant or manufac=
turer of this any other city ever knew General
McRay, of North Carolina, anywhere else, who
was chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Gen Mckay, of North Carolina, once chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means, was indeed an
honest and upright man. Living within three miles
of him for the last six years. and often in his compa-
n.y. knew him well and when it is said of him that
"he was man of limited means and limited ability,
and was therefore, often an instrument in the hands
of more capable men" feel it to be my duty, az
citizen of North Carolina to Vindicate his character
from this foul charge, and to stamp the article in
question gross Misrepresentation, growing out
of the ignorance of its author.
Instead of being of limited means, his estate
is large and cannot fall far short of $500 900 in val
ne. But had he been as poor as the poorest OF the
thousands who daily walk the streets of your proud
city, money nor the love of 1t, nor reward nor
the hope cf it, could have swayed him from the
honesty of his purposes the correct discharge of
those duties which he called to perform.
In moral firmness Gen. Mckay was like Andrew
jackson; and to say of him that he weak
to yield to the opinion of others for the pecunary
advantages it might afford him is to reflect dshones
ty upon the people whose distinguished representa-
tive for more than twenty years he in the Con-
gress of the Union man of sound, clear head,
excellent Judgment, and extensive information, his
opinion, while in Congress, of great weight;
while account of his strict integrity and distin
guished inancierng ability, he justly considered
the egis of the treasury.
Twill not attempt to write biography of the man.
Other and ADLER will do justice to his character.
Meantime let the Express correct its record and ap
ply to its father confessor for absouon from the pain
and penalties of truth transgressed.
A NORTH CAROLINIAN.
New York. Howard House. Sept. 10, 1858.
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JUST INAUGupATPD-

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They earnestly hope the pains thew have Tins ss
please and crafty their friends and the pabl;e % Ak TO
without delay The skyeht over the sna a
will afford new attractions and assistance to the purchaser
furnish them with almost every article which can 6s
called for establishment moderate prices such ss
They the community their thanks for their
liberal encouragement and invite attention the following
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Black GIus DeRhine Silks "a, 90 IS 80 and 34inehes,
= M YES sia do
Rich Pl'd Chameleon Silks,
Pout Des5o
Brocaded Ffg'd and plain Silks
Plan' tas and y Wat'd 1h;.. do do
Morcelline, Florence and Lutestring Silks.
W0rsted Dress Goods
Super French Merino, all shades,
English and German do.
Printed Mousn do.
Gala PIafds and pId Raw silks
Plaid Va esitas'
pr. 10. Mosrntng Dress Goods
M0isn DsIaines
Canton Cloths,
Mantiilas etoazA sadsczs, &c.
Six velvet, Manfillas Cloaks aud TaInas
Cloth Cloaks and Tamas
Tarletane and Cashmere shasFIs,
BIZ and cord Long sha7i wis., - go 10
Merno do
Low Priced Blanket do
Dress TRAININGS.
Plain and 7 P0in int BIZ BIZ Velvet ,Iae
Galloon Trimmings and Gimp
Sack FlanneLs
Ladies' and Children's Sack Flannel,
Rigaletts Hoods, &c. DC.
Ribbons
Neck, Sash, Bonnet, Taffeta and triniing Ribbons,
Gents and Ladies' Kid Gloves,
Cashmere
Boys, Misses and Children -"
Ladies' Silk Bonnets,
8" Mourning dos
and Misses Straw do
Lace Goods.-(a large assortmcnt)
Honiton, Maltese and Brussels Collars,
Chemesetts and Undersleeves,
French worked Collars,
- &C - Chemesetts and Underslecves,
Muslin Bands, &c &c. &c,ssss
Ladies' Hdkfs. from 12c to $500.
Hosiery
Ladies' Blk and White SILK Hose,
q Raw Silk do.
=" White and Colored do.
Gents. BIZ, white and striped Hose.
Gents Bro and Blue and striped Hose,
0' --'' GEMS HsIS fSsSi DEPARTMENT,
Blk and Cold French Cloths,
'' Cassimeres,
Vestings', s: Hea and % worst d.
Cravats and French Neck Ties
Servants Wear.
Marlboro and Gala Plaids,
Plaid and Solid IinseysS
Kerseys, dc. full assortment,
Blankets and Fzdnnel
10.t la 1874 1874 Bed Blankets,
Crib, do.
S5 and @Orsted Flsnnels,
w.
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HARPER for October has been received. This is
excellent number The publishers give notice
that the eighth volume will commence with crcu-
aton of one hundred and til ousand copies
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01
FROM THE MINUTES OF THE COUNTY Court OF New
HANOVER

From THE MINUTES THE COUNTY Court OF New
HANOVER.
Saturday, Sept II, 1863
A meeting of the members of the Wilmington Bar
was held Saturday, the 18th of September, 1858,
when the following proceedings were had:
On motion of H. L. Holiness Esq, Robert Strange,
Thomas G. Miller, Maugre London, and David Reid
were appointed committee to prepare resolutions
expressive of the regret of the members of the Bar
upon hearing of the death of the Hon. James j. Nc
Kay who died suddenly, at Goldsborough, on Thurs
day evening last. Mr.. Strange, from the committee,
reported the following preamble and resolutions:
This meeting of the members of the Wilmington
Bar has heard with deep regret, Of the sudden and
melancholy death of Hon. James j. Mckay, of Bla-
den county. Gen. Mckay for many years was
leading practitioner in the Courts of this Circuit and
since he retired from the Bar, has been greatly dis
tinguishcd in the councils of the nation. The force
of his intellect won for him for this high position,
and strict adherence to his principles and great
gard for the honor and safety of his country,
bined with almost unparalleled integrity, as public
man, secured to him a national reputation, of which
North Carolina may justly be proud.
While the death of Gen. Mckay is a loss to the
whole country, yet we with whom he has been more
Immediately associated cannot withhold this slight
tribute of respect to his memory. Therefore
ResoIred, That by the death of Hon. James J.
Mckay, North Carolina has been deprived of one of
her most distinguished citizens and the whole nation
of whose faithful adherence to the Constitution
of his country, and whose great ability and honesty
of purpose, have Won the admiration of men of all
parties
Resozred, That these resolutions be presented to
the Court now in session, with request that they
be spread upon the minutes.
Resolred, That the papers of this Congressional
District hereby respectfully requested to publish
the proceedings of this meeting
At meeting of the County Court of New Hano-
Saturday, the 18th of September, 1853, II. L.
Holmes Esq, announced to the Court the melancholy
event of the death of Gen. Mckay, paid just tri-
butte to the memory of the deceased, and presented
the proceedings to the members of the Bar.
Col. James T. Miller, Chairman of the Court,
sponded in behalf of the Court cordially acquiesced
in the wish expressed by the members of the Bar
and directed their proceedings to be spread upon the
minutes of the Court.
Thcrcupon the Court Immediately adjourned
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

THE RuMoRED PRorEsT The Washington Star
says the rumored protest by England, France, and
Russia in the Kosta case has no existence in fact
AS we expected.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

ANDREW JACKSON. Wecopy to-day from the New
York Evening Post another chapter from Col Ben
TOMS forthcoming work, devoted to Gen. Jackson.
This chapter will richly repay pcrusal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

~ Ashland, the home of Henry Clay, recently
sold auction, was purchased by his son, James B.
Clay, at $40 per acre The tract contains 337 acres
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

pBThe American Magician" Everett, per
formed last night to crowded assemblage. The
exhibition was, in every respect superior. He will
exhibit again tonight Go and see him, and take
the children along with you
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

~ The amount in the Treasury of the general
government subject to draft on the 23d instant was
twenty seven millions five hundred and three thou
sand and ninety dollars. The amount of government
stock redeemed during the week ending the 24th
was little less than three hundred thousand dollars
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

,- Ns. W GR. s. TUCKER
Raleiph October i 1853 Or
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

Mr.. PoRTER, the enterprising Boot and Shoe
dealer, Fayetteville St, Peace's Block has just re-
turned from the North with large and select
ment in his line Give him call
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-01

The FRENCH MISSION. The Richmond Enquirer
says the post of Minister to Fronce has certainly
been rendered to Judge John Y. Mason, of Virginia
We concur with the Enquirer that the appointment
will give universal satisfaction " We trust Judge
Mason will accept
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-05

A RUSSIAN PR1EsT's SERMON ON THE
CoMET.-The comet which has lately
been visible, has served a priest not far
from Warsaw, with materials for very
curious sermon. After having sum.
moned his congregation together, although
1t was neither Sunday, nor festival, and
shown them the comet, he informed then,
that this was the same star that had an.
Peared to the magi at the birth of our
savior, and that it was only visible now
in the Russian empire. lis appearance
on this occasion was to intimate to the
Russian eagle that the time was now
come for it to spread out its wings. and
embrace all mankind in one orthodox and
sanctlfying church. He showed them
that the star was now standing over Con.
stantinople, and explained that the dull
light OF the nucleus indicated its sorrow
at the delays of the Russian army in pro-
ceeding to its destination, &c. Berlin
Correspondence Of the London Times.
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CONFESSIONS Oh A OUitK

My days, my very hours are numbered;
the cold hand of death presses heavily
upon me; feel that this bed will be the
last, save an earthly one, on which the
proprietor of the Balsam will ever lie.
Long ere these words are in print, | shall
be fur beyond tho reach of the indigna.
'ion OF mankind; and it will ease my
parting moments, and be the last atone
ment, if llay before the public certain par
ticulars wherein | have played conspic-
nous, though deceitlul part. At the
same time, | must beg the reader TO have
the candour TO bear in mind this remark :.
that which have done has been merelv
for the sake OF gain, and not out of NAL
ice or ill-will to my fellow creatures as a
body, or to any individual in particular.
shall commence with short sketch
Of my early life. My father, Rueben
ALTMAN, was brewer, in small market
town. He married for his fourth wife,
the daughter of the principal apo,hecury
of the place. The issue of that marriage
was the author of the present memoir.
A short time before ! was born, nv poor
mother had been reading the poems Of the
poet laureat, which made SO great an i'm =
preston on her, that she insisted on my
being christened by the name of THAI
ABA.
That dear parent was SO fondly attach
ed TO her only offspring, that during her
life she never would allow my tender
frame to be exposed to the cruelty of d
birch'bearing brute, as she feelingly styled
that awful monster, the schoolmaster. On
the contrary, she resolved to to educate
me herself; and, in order that she might
direct my talents, of which she had the
highest opinion, in the proper channel,
she seized the opportunity of taking me
at the age of eight years, 10 be examined
by celebrated phrenologist, who had an.
nounced that he should enlightenithe town
by few lectures on his subtle science.
/ we'll remember the laying on hands OF
that slender gentleman. After duly ex.
amining the outward signs Of my inward
powers, he informed my mother that my
Developments were so interesting and
complicae, that he would take time for
reflection, and send her written opinion.
The good lady, gratifed by the pains and
at'en ion he was paving her favorite, slip
ped half guines into his learned palm
and went home to wait for the promisee
particulars.
{, The next day she received the follow
ing note -
"The real reason of my not announc
ing your sons organs yesterday. was
that I was not anxious to expose him be
fore other parties but the sacred obliga
tions Of truth compels me to state. that
find the organs of acquisitireness and des
tructiveness so strong, that can have lit
doubt he will be led on from robbery t,
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CURIous FAcT.--The New Hav

CURIous FAcT.--The New Haven
Register states that towards the close OF
the Revolution the owners of the North
Church in that city, sent to Boston for
nails to make repairs with, when one Of
the kegs sent in return for the order was
found to contain Spanish silver dollars.
Inc deacons wrote to the Boston mer-
chant that there was Fan error in shin.
ping the goods;" but he answered thai
,hesnails were sold as he bought them 81
pslsateersman, and he couldn't rectify
mistakes. So the silver was melted UP,
and made into service Of pla'e for the
church, which is ia use, a. the present
day.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-05

RcHELIEu-Wh has ever seen this
fine play, and has got anything of mem-
o,y, but recollects the beautiful srnti.
ment which the author makes RicAelieu
utter, when addressing the young man
whom he had selected as the bearer of an
important message
Richelieu-Young man, be blithe for
note me, from the hour you grasp tina:
packet, think your guardian s.ar rains
rains fortune on yon!
Frdnoois-If / fail
Richelieu-Fail !! fail In the bright
lexicon Of youth, which fate reserves for
glorious manhood, there is no such word
as fail
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-05

CRY LlFE.-Rev. Samuel Osgood, Of
New York, says of those in the rural
districts, who criticise city morals and life,
that they judge the residents of cities as
some unskilled spectator judges the barn
where the farmer is plying the winnowing
machine. He stands at distance, blind.
ed by the chaff, and sneezing at the ting
hng dust borne by the wind TO his sensi.
tive nostrils, whilst he is not near enough
to see the golden grain that falls quietly
into the garner.
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Instrg.
For the Advertiser.
THE sEAMsTREsS.

THE SEAMSTRESS.
Struggling in hunger's grasp .hs lay,
Dying in cold alone,
Her breath In sobs was passing away,
Going grcan BY eroan.
Prostraie upon pallet poor,
Lay her weak wasted frame.
And furious through the broken door,
The biting cold blasts came.
The embsrs on the shattered hearth,
Like that poor dyin> one,
Affrighted by the chilling dearth,
Were waning, almost gone.
Her face with heavy damp was wei,
Her sobs were faint and lew,
King Death his faieful seal had set,
Upon her livid brow.
She long had felt Affections power.
And misery's badge had worn;
Greedy hands had p,urked lifs's flower,
And le!t for her the thorn,i
Contempt had hurled its keenest sting,
Despair all Il could give,
To make her life no pleasant thing,
Why should she wish to live?
Her childhood poverty obscured,
Her youth was e'en more dark,
No pleasant dreams her steps allured,
Hope had concealed its spark.
Her sole attendant was despair.
And all but it had gone;
She now casts off her load or care,
Death claims her for his own.
Expiring thus the Seam.tress lay,
As naughty Pride swept by,
Wealth measured there it's pompous way,
Nor needed misery nigh.
The emaciatsd being there,
Had helped to swell its pride,
But wealth ne'r asked how, when or where
lustdrVing sluPe nhu uious
Once, only once, she craved its aid,
As hunger paled her cheek,
When want her spirit bent and swayed,
She knelt suppliant meek
But uselsss-wealth's unholy foot,
Spurned her as she knelt.
She could not to it contribute,
And wealth no pity felt.
The Temper seized this as his time,
Another soul to win,
"Die not. " it said, with charms like thine,
Thou canst buy lie with SIM"
She he eded rot her soul recoled,
And cIung 10 virtues side,
And starving yet the empter foiled,
AID pure and holy, died.
A righteous God could not refuse,
A soul kept with such care,
Througa toll, an want, and esrth's abuse,
Pure as the morning air.
Twas well for had she longer stayed,
Misery's scorching flood,
Her soul from rtue might have swayed,
Now it h d found its God.
October, 1853. ANNIE.
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ANCIENT IRISH DuELINe.-The ancient
mode of duelling in Ireland, was general
ly on horseback. The combatants were
to gallop past each, at distance marked
out by posts, which prevented a nearer
approach. They were at liberty to fire
at any time from the commencement to
the end of their course, but it must be at
a hand gallop. Their pistols were pre-
viously charged alike with certain mum.
Der of balls, slugs, or whatever else was
most convenient, as agreed upon.
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Gentle Reader-If you have a remark.
ably strong constitution you may read the
following but if not, We beg you to
pass it over:
il 9 cigar makes a man i'll, will che.
r01t make a Manila?
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The hotter the weather, the worse boys
act. The moment the thermometer is
above 30, it requires five servant girls
and a rawhide TO keep Master Pnkins
from getting drowned in the cistern.
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A haunted house is tenement Of any
number Of ordinary stories, 70 which IL
added an extraordinary enc in the form Of
a gh 'st story.
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PATERSAL.-''My son, what tDonld you
do if your dear father should be- sudden.
" taken away from you r. a,
SoN---.Swear and chaw tobacker n