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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-09-28

~. The Editor of the Milton Democrat, after ad-
vocating in his issue of the 18th, variety of Rail
road lnes concludes by declaring that he "despses
selfish, contracted feeling or policy, and says he
cannot use language strong enough to condemn the
feelings evinced by portion of the North Carolina
press on the subject" "We had expected better
things" he adds "of the Raleigh newspapers"
Now what we have to say, for one "Raleigh news
paper" is, that we have been governed by no I" sell
fish, contracted policy y"-we have gone, uniformly,
for all sections of the State expect to do here
after. We wish we'll to the Dan River country, and
should be gratied to its developed and
all its interests advanced. We publish every thing
which comes to hands bearing the interests or
prosperity thatregon ofthe State and beg leave
to add that "despise," much Mr.. Palmer
possibly can, any thing like unjust Or narrow Sec
tional feeling 1t is true have not been abe thus
far, to bring our mind to the conclusion that we
ought to advocate all MIR. Palmer's schemes-he has
so many of them that before we can we'll get into the
consideration of one, are called upon to examine
and pronounce upon half dozen others. We beg
our respected cotemporary for time. We dislike to
be crowded, especially with matters of such impor-
lance. We know he means WELL but then we fear
that all his schemes cannot be perfected for several
weeks to come
Mr.. Palmer appears to have forgotten entirely the
improvement of Dan River Why cannot this River
be improved? What is the Roanoke Navigation
Company doing? Is it not practicable so to improve
this stream as to admit of steamboat navigation as
high up as Madison? We do not know, and we ask
for information
The Standard asks for proof of the popularity of
the distribution question. We have only time to-
day to refer to the Raleigh District in which Venable
and Rogers (distributionists) received 1886 votes
and Lewis ant-distributionisD 2,454
Salem Press
The Press could not have made more unfortunate
reference with the view of sustaining its position.
The Democrats of this District, undertake to say,
almost ifnot quite en- masse against distribution
of either the lands or their proceeds; and Mr.. Venabe
was voted for by Democrats not because they ap-
proved his course but because they preferred him to
Wing and had been induced to regard him a
stronger man than Mr.. Lewis We have seen no
Democrat who voted for Mr.. Venable who is in favor
of distribution.
The Press evades reference to its own Distric
We put the question again If distribution is pop
ular, how was it that Col Boyd cut down the Whig
majority in the Stokes District from one thousand to
three hundred and odd? Can the Press answer?
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them and sprinkle with sugar lay few hours then
boil for a few minutes in a syrup composed of one
pound Of sugar dissolved in three quarts of water
and after being drained by laying them singy on
boards place them in the oyen after the bread is ta
ken out, and when they are thoroughly dryTpack
them away in a similar manner to figs. {
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TO TOBACCO PLANTERS.

We copy the following from the last Petersburg
Democrat. Here is a fine prize within the reach of
some North Carolina planter-for we make sure
that shall leave old Virgins" slightly in the rear
in this laudable contest Who will get the prize?
''BEAUTIFUL PRESENT. Wewere shown Thursday
at the commission house of Messrs. Britton, Todd &
Harrison, pair of large and very handsome silver
pitchers manufactured for those gentlemen by David
Raft, OF New York, and intended for presentation to
that farmer who shall have brought to Petersburg
the best Tobacco by the close of this season They
will be presented about the first of October.
They are of exquisite design, having each two
punches of tobacco leaves the neck and the body
of the pitchers springng out of collection of those
leaves. On the front of each is engraved,
BRITToN, ToDD & HARRIsoN's
~ Tobacco Prize. =
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ernor stands for Pillsbury, DEM 29, ,425; Crosby
(Whig) 81, ,762; Morrill,, CMaine Law Dem.) {, ,4s6
Holmes (FreeseaD 7,347. The political character
of the Senate is doubtful. In the case of twelve
Senators there is no choice and it is not yet certain
whether Wings or Democrats win have the majority
Of those elected by whom the vacancies win be filed
The House is claimed by the Democrats by q small
majority, counting Morrill, Democrats
~ National Df;noe,1f
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-09-28

w The Orange County Agricultural Society have
appointed Col A. Parker, John B. Leathers, Jno. F.
Lyon, A. Dickson, Paul G. Cameron and VIM Nelson
sas delegates to the State Fair at Raleigh.
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Washington Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Sept 10. 1t is now settled point
that General Dix will net go to France. Hon. John
Y. Masons name discussed in Cabinet Council
to-day in connection with the French Mission.
The President will show no favor to the Pacific
Railroad question in his annual message
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The MOST BEAuTIFuL HAND. Two charming ,wo-
men were discussing one day what it is which con-
stltutes beauty in the hand They differed in opinion
as much as in the shape of the beautiful member
whose merits they We're discussing. A gentleman
friend presented himself and, by common consent,
the question was referred to him. 1t was delicate
matter He thought of Paris and the three goddesses
Glancing from one to the other ofthe beautiful white
hands presented to him-which, by the way, he had
the cunning to hold for some time in his own, for
purposes fexamination-he replied at last az give
it up-the question is too hard for me; but ask the
poor and they will tell you that the most beautiful
hand in the world is the hand that gives
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Statement of Me Meap York l2anllls..

Nkw YoRK, Sept. 49, The weekly statements of
the Banks of this city for the week ending on Satur
day, presents the following exhibit Capital $46,-
492, ,000 loans 500, 100, 600; specie $li $50 900;
circulation 1866, 600 deposits s57, ,612, 600.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-09-28

Nothing in this world is so fatal to the develop
ment of the intellectual powers ofthe young as what
are commonly called expectations. Take two boys
of the same age and nearly may be of the Same
capabilities Inform one that he is the heir to large
fortune which, one day othcr,must come into his
possession tell the other that he has not sixpence
to depend on, but must thrive by his own exortion
and ten years after there viii be mighty differ
ence between them. You viii find that one has
wrapped up his talent in napkin, while the other
has laid itout at interest g fm ts
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The pitchers are about sixteen inches high, we
presume, and cost $3.50.
Three cheers for Messrs Britton Todd &fHarrison,
the pitchers and the farmer who will present the best
tobaccoi Who will it be?' $50. 3.
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DIED.,

On the 5th ns at his residence In Gibson county, Ten
nessee Lewis HolieAn, in The 18th of his omer
ly of this place.
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Terms of Advertising.

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BALTIMORE, Sept 90. Small sales of -four to-day
at 50 rs s. 81. Sales Of white wheat at 81 l8 q
81 %. Corn steady-sales of white at 70 70, yel-
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New YoRk, Sept 90 Sales of Is 900 bbls Flour,
State brands, at Sc to II Southern Flour Sc 81
80. Sales of 200 bushels Wheat, white, Wes-
tern at 81 4S; and $4,000 bushels corn yellow, at
80 cts. ~sssl ls--s--ss.s7z
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-08-03

Elections we're had on Monday in Mis-
souri,. Alabama and Kentucky-with
what result remains to be seen. Ev
cry possible cxertion has been made by
the Democrats to sustain the admins
tration, and the success of that party
will be no matter Of surprise. A Wing
gain, on the contrary, in either of those
States, would be regarded as great tri-
umph.
Throughout this State the Wings and
their opponents are making preparations
for the election which is to take place
four weeks from next Tuesday. We see
no good reason to doubt the usual result,
notwithstanding the great zeal and
assumed confidence of the other side.
The commencement anniversaries
at Yale and Dartmouth, last week,
were of very interesting character.
At the latter. Mr.. Choate pronounced
culogy on DANIEL WEBSTER, fervidly elo-
quent, & unsurpassed by his best efforts
We intend to give at least an abstract,
next week
The venerable Prof Silliman has
retired from lis professorship at
Yale, after service, as Tutor and Pro-
fessor, of fifty-thrcc years. In dinner
spccch,at commencement he ascribed his
uuimpaircd vigor Of body and mind to
abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and
urged others to follow his example. lie
has probably done more for the science
of chemistry than any other man in the
country.
At the time of going to press, we have
no further news from Europe, of de-
cisivc character. Negotiations arc still
talked of, and some other issue than
general European war is hoped.
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SUPREME CoURr-INrEREsrINe Dr.
voRcE CASE. - The adjourned term
commenced on Tuesday and closed on
Saturday of last week The case be-
tween East Montpelier and Montpelier
was not tried, but most of the time was
occupied in the petition of Adelinc
Langdon against John b. Lang1on for
a divorce This case has for a long
time deeply excited the sympathies Of
the public, not merely on account of the
connections Of the parties, but particu-
lnrly because Of the cruel conduct of
Langdon, in abducting the youngest
child from the mother. and removing it
into Canada, where it has now been kept
for nearly three weeks in spite of un-
wearied efforts by Mrs. Langdon and
her friends to rescue it, aided by all the
power the courts could give her. Pre-
vious to the trial. Langdon was ordered
by Judge Collamer to restore the child,
and on refusing to do so. he was arrest.
ed for contempt of court and imprisoned,
remaining in Jail until the trial last
week. The Supreme Court granted
Mrs. l.. abill of divorce, and awarded
her the two daughters, and the house
hold furniture. reserving the question OF
a further distribution Of the property.
The only son was awarded to Mr.. Lang
don. All the parties are now in Mon
treal, after the missing little girl, and
this community is awaiting the result
with much anxiety. John j. Langdor
is the Oldest son Of the late Col. James
H. Langdon of Montpelier and lest
there may be some misunderstanding in
the matter. we add that be is brother Of
James il. and George Langdon. We
believe that all of Mr.. Langdon's con-
nections have condemned his course in
this matter, and given their warmest
sympathes and services to Mrs. Lang.
don, as have many of our citizens. In
fact, there is but one opinion of the mat
ter in this community.
p. S. Mrs. Langdon has received
her child.-Momtpclic, TVatchman.
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merchants. Last week large truck
was driven up to the door, loaded to
its utmost capacity with "cofee direct
from the ship to be burnt and pre-
pared for use.
AS the bags were being removed
one Of them accidentally fell TO the
side walk, and burst, when, 10 and be-
hold to the utter astonishmcnt Of tho
bystandcrs, peas were scattered in CIV
cry direction. The proprictors looked
rather blue for few minutes, and on
ly left when a boy exclaimed
"That's what gives the coffee a pea
culiar flavor"
What is burnt coffee worth n pound!
Peas can be furnished at a good profit
for about one cent per pound. On the
occasion alluded to, the establishment
took in over ono hundred bushels OF
this grain for"prcparation. "-Dodge',
Museum.
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SINGULAR CAsE-.Thc Exeter Ners
Letter states that a gentleman residing
in that town owns COW which he dares
not send out to pasture or into the street,
such is her malicious disposition and per-
feet hatred of the human species, and cs-
pecially of women and children. The
owner also has a cat upon his premises,
and although the gentlest trcatmen, and
all the Establishments of the dairy have
been proffcred it, no person has been able
to lay hands upon it,or even to lure it in
to the house. Strange as it seems, these
two wild animals have the best under
standing between themselves, and APP
pear to be perfectly happy III each eth
ers company. While few persons dare
approach the head of the COW, the cat
sleeps in the manger, % Epoa the cows
back, eating with the COW from one paid,
and receiving the kindest treatment from
Boston TrdrcllT.
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with his Republican simplicity ; an ex-
celcnt thing, no doubt, and an cxcm-
plary contrast, but which would lose
some of its effect by being done on set
purpose and announced beforehand
Any minister, any man, may live as he
plcases In this country, so long as he
does not offend the dccencies Of life;
and if he has the great merit of pos
sessing a real and hearty simplicity ,he
may be just as unprcsuming as he
pleases, and be all the more honored
for it. All that is necessary is not to
set up the simplicity as a condcmna-
ton of other folks refinement. We
do not admire Diogcnes when he mud
died Plato's carpet, for trampling on
that sage's pride with greater pride
And last we have Mr.. Soule sent Min
lister to the Court of Spain, upon the
strength of his having been one Of the
most obnoxious advocates Of the buc-
caneering expedition to Cuba. All this
is as like Washington as clearinghouse
gent is to a gentleman. And if the
United States occupied, in the age Of
the Father of his Country far too
dignifed a position to affect the often
sive, in these days it must be indeed
the fault of those who are at its head,
if its majesty be lost in buster and as
sumption"
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PRor. AGAssIz; ZooLoGY.-This en-
inent naturalist has been making a tour
of some of the south and western States,
studying, lecturing, and observing. With
bis usual diligence and penetration be
has discovered many unclassifed species
of fish in southern waters. In letter
to Prof Dana, of Cambridge, he states
that lie has collected about sixty new
species, one is like the blind fish of the
Mammoth Cave, though provided with
eyes. He has been among the rice fields,
aud obtained new specimens from the
bitches the waters of the Gulf, the
Mississippi and other rivers have fur
nished him with an excellent collection,
and he will probably present paper on
the sabject at the meeting of the Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Science,
at Cleveland Scientific american.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-08-03

WILLIAM j. BRowN.-Of the many
unpopular appointments which Gen.
Pierce has made, perhaps none has
given greater offence to honorable men
Of all parties than that of William j.
Brown, the man who, by pledging him
self to both sides or the slavery ques.
ton, came near being elected Speaker
of the House of Representatives, in
1919, and whose exposure upon the
floor of the House was made just in
time to save it from the disgrace of cl-
Getting such a man to preside over its
deliberations. Mr.. Brown, it will be
remembered, made a written pledge to
Mr.. Wilmot, to make the committees
on tho Judiciary and on the District
of Columbia satisfactory to the Free
Sellers. He then denied that he had
made any pledge. and his denial was
confronted with his own writing. The
House could hardly contain itself for
indignation, and tho whole country
rung with the name which had been
made forever infamous. This is the
man whom Gen Pierce has selected for
mail agent for Indiana and Hin ois
a place for which many honest men,
among his political friends, had appli-
ed.-Propidence Journal.
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EJf Some time ago we stated that
we should be much obliged to some one
or any onc-if he would inform us as
to what Wing principles are CHILE
c0the advertiser.
To preserve to each State its indivi-
dual rights to give to the general gov
ernment only so much power as is neces-
sary to secure the perfect union of the
States, and so to administer the laws,
that every man shall find protection for
his person. protection for his labor, secu
rity for his property, and all the multi
tude of blessings a good government can
bring to those who live under it, This
is the understanding of the Wings of
Ohio-this is the understanding of the
Wings of the Union. These are the pur-
poses for which they have united as n
party; and to believe these things, and to
desire these things constitute man a
Wing, no matter where he may live, no
matter where born, no matter what his
condition in life. These are the objects
of every Whig-a name comprehensive
enough to include every friend of the
Union. the Constitution and the Repub-
licanism of the country--a name which
ranges under its flag men of all crecds,
in all the States, and of all professions
and which is sanctified by the blood and
treasure OF the patriots of the Rcvolu-
ton, and which is now borne by the par
ty whose aim and end is to preserve un.
furnished all that is good in the social
and political compact They arc now,
as they every have been found battling
for great measures and principles which
are 10 promote the best interests of the
people-tho projection ana completion of
great works of Internal Improvement
aud the Protection of Home Labor. Our
opponents, on the contrary, have abused
every power conferred upon them by the
people, by administering the government
for their own advancement and turned a
deaf car to the wants and demands of
the pcoplc-Lancaster (O) Gazette.
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SPIRITUAL RAPPINGs. The New
York Courier and Enquirer, in pub
fishing the Letter of Professor Fara-
day, exposing an incident connected
with the esprit Rapping" dclusion, in.
dulges in train of useful thought,
from which we take the following:
Thus ends another chapter in the
history of human credulity. In some
respects it has been a striking, though
VIC can hardly say strange one. The
very men who have been wont to scout
at religion as superstition, and to
pride themselves upon their exemption
from the credulity of ordinary morals,
have been the very first to be duped
by this piece of folly. Of the late in
fdel convention at Hartford, it may
safely be assumed that nine. tenths were
believers in spiritual manifestations.
Robert Owen, who had lived more
than eighty years in utter disbelief of
the souls existence after death, has re
Gently published to the world that an
interview with medium in London
has produced a change in his opinions.
So strictly true is the remark which
has often been made, that of all men
in the world the infdel is the most
credulous. No human evidence, ac-
cording to Hume, can in any case rem
der the miracles of scripture credible;
but there is no absurdity too gross for
his followers to swallow at the very
first sight provided it be antiscriptural
no superstition too unearthly to be
embraced as soon as it is conjured up,
provided it promises to obliterate the
sense Of Deity and the moral sanctions,
and thus prepares the way for tho to-
tai subversion of every institution, both
} social aud religious, which men have
been accustomed to revere. 'All hu-
man discoveries, says Sir William
Herschell, seem to be made only for
the purpose Of confirming moro strong
ly tho truths contained in the sacred
writings : and yet none the less are
, the imaginations of these men con
Il. tinually on the stretch to body fortl
| from the thick earth or the thin ali
. some airy nothing which shall make
the Bible seem forgery. Science
t, which they once hailed as their strong
: ost champion, has now become theil
dreaded enemy. II it but ever 81
!. lightly touch their illusions, they are
:. whirlod aloft into Che limbo where lie:
, tho receptacle of all things lost OF
I. earth. We should like to account THU
T. ono Of the hopeful signs of the times
but alas, though Science every da,
grows wiser and stronger, human ma
! turc remains unchanged. The Folly
!, Of the foolish will long continue to con
> jure up these illusions quite as fast q
/ the Wisdom Of the wise can lay them
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NIAGARA FALLS AND LAKE EnrE-
Prof Silliman, the eminent ecologist,
discredits the opinion advanced by some
that the gradual wearing away of the
rocks of Niagara Falls may possibly re.
suit in draining Lake Erie. In recent
lecture he remarked They will not
halt at their present station, bat retreat
slowly and surely about two miles fur
Their, when they will stop again for an
unknown period, and probably forever,
since at this place the hard limestone
will form both base and top of the falls,
and thus stop the destruction of the rock.
Some have thought that they would f.
nally reach Lake Erie, and that then the
lake would be completely drained. Such
an event is impossible. AT the point
already mentioned, the torrent will grad
ually wear away the surface of the limo
stone, forming rapid, and theuceforth
niagara will be one of the lost wonders
of the world"
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Death Of Ex-Governor Paine.

A despatch received in Boston last
week, from Waco village, Texas, announ-
ces the death of Hon. CHARLES PAINE,
of Mortified, formerly Governor of this
State. He died Waco, on the 9th day
of July. News was received, week or
two since, that he lay dangerously i'll of
dysentcry, at that place, and this intelli.
.gence is not, therefore. altogether uncx-
pected.
Gov PAINE was man Of great bust.
ness energy and capacity. His death
will be deeply regretted by large num-
Der of friends, and his loss will be felt
throughout the state, and by the bust
ness community in general lie was ono
ola party engaged in exploring the south
crn route for Railroad to the Pacific
at the time he was attacked by the dis
ease of which he died. He was i'll fol
three weeks.