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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09

SILVER MINE IN NORTH CAROLINA. The Raleigh
Star understands a 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 90 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:
If 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
within themselves more of the elements of na-
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
of gold, copper, lead silver, and coal be-
ing developed. Her railroads are developing these
hidden treasures to the world and capital and talents
are ocking 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.
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A LUCRATIVE APPOINTMENT Welearn that John
T. Rodman, Esq, has received the appointment of
General Superintendent of the extensive Mccullough
gold and copper mines in the interior of North Caro-
lina at salary of $6,0 900 per annun and will take
his departure hence to-day. Mr.. Rodman has for
many years been pioneer in the steam machinery
business of this city, and of late years has taken
active part in the political affairs of City and
State N. Y. Times
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TENNEssEE-Gov. JoHNsoN's INAUGURAL. The
Nashville Union gives the following synopsis of the
views embodied in Gov. Andrew Johnson's Inaugu-
raj Address:
l. Gov. johnson believes it the duty of the Dem
ocrac party, at the present momentous crisis to
cur first principles and conine the Gov
ernment within the ancient landmarks, as laid down
by Jefferson and the other great founders the DEM
ocrac party. He insists upon strict construction
of the Federal Constitution, and an appeal to the
States, in all cases of doubtful power for express
grant of such power, if deemed compatible with the
public interests.
g. He favors we'll regulated and judicious sys-
tenn of Internal Improvements by the State, ntend-
cd and calculated to give all reasonable facilities to
the Mechanical Agricultural and Commercial pur-
suits of the country"
8. On the important question of the power of the
Legislature to grant the right of way, through the
real estate of individuals to companies authorized to
construct works of internal improvements, Gov.
johnson suggests that at an early day, some bound
airy should be fixed by the Judicial tribunals the
people themselves, and that such boundary when
fxed should be the publ necessity and not the mere
assumption of pn6lic convenience.
4. The education of the great mass of the people,
and the elevation and remuneration of the laborer,
are subjects which have long engrossed Gov. John
sons attention and enlisted the best wishes of his
heart In this paper these subjects required to,
and enforced with eloquent ability.
5. On the subject of the Public Domain, Gov john
son believes it should be consecrated to the high and
benefcent purpose of providing homes for the Peo-
pie. This policy would augment the national happi-
ness and wealth in time of peace and in time of war
it would raise up the only kind of standing army
which can safely be relied upon and trusted in Re-
publican Government
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We have received specimen of copper ore from
minein Chatham county, owned by Messrs. Brooks,
Degraffenred, Rives Co, and known as the Carter
Mine. The specimen in our possession seems to
contain good proportion of copper, together with
iron and sulphar. The proprietors just commen-
cling operations, and the ore lies very near the
surface about six feet it promises to be very prof
table business. Fay. Cdrolinian.
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capital for its by misrcpresenng the position
of the Administration on the Slavery question. That
paper charges that Gen. Pierce has preferred and is
preferrng Freesoilers for Office, when the truth is
the President, standing the Baltimore platform,
has not only set his face against Freesoilers but has
recently removed from office, by telegraph, persons
who had formed coalitions with the enemies of Sou
thern rights We invite the Registers attention to
the following:
Especial Despatch to the New York Daily Timcsl
WASHINGTON Saturday Oct. 29--12 NJ.
Information has been received to-day at the White
House. of the disorganizing spirit of certain Coali-
ton Democratic office-hoders in Boston, and else
where in Massachusetts,. The President resorted to
the tclegraphic wires ordering their prompt decapi-
tation.
The Washington Union, of the 30th October,
speaking for the Administration, and referring to
this very coalition, says:
s'The Post lays down the law Of the administration
correctly Ifany man who holds office under this ad
minisraton enters into coalition with freesoilers,
such as is described in the foregoing article he will
be instantly, and by that mean Geographically,
treated as enemy of the administration and of the
democratic party and promptly removed from Office
President Pierce is determined to make his position
understood by all free-soilers and understood an
acay that cannot fail to carry conricton. Treason
to the national creed will be visited with the punish
ton of things in Massachusetts, has already called for
action of an unmistakeable character. The BALTI-
MORE PLATFORM PRESERVED, and traitors,
whether they are in New York or Massachusetts, no
matter what their antecedents have been, will find
that the President has but rule for his guidance.
He stands pledged to reprove his own appointees if
they are unfathul to the Baltimore creed and he is
a man and President who keeps his pledges. Eany
Massachusetts, coalition democrat has misconstrued
the position of the President in regard to the defec-
ton in New York, let him now learn that coalition
with ree-soilers is an offence which the President
Furnishes as promptly and summarily as factious
opposition to the administration in any other shape
The democratic party is to be cleanscd thoroughly
of all suspicion of free-soilism abotionism and
the remedy will be promptly applied by the Presi.
dent"
And yet in the face of these avowals by the organ
of the Administration and the prompt and decided
action of the President himself he is charged with
having appointed Frecsoilers to office; and the Reg
lister even resorts to the Independent Concord DEM
ocrat-thc infamous "Foss and Fogg" paper of the
last campaign prove that the President is against
the fugitive slave law We shall not attempt to ar
que such points as these The Registers opposition
to the Administration is alike unjust and factious
and will not be sustained by the people of North
arolina.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09

GOVERNOR OF Ono. hemajority for Medill, dem.,
for Governor of Ohio Barrere whig, in all but
three countless is 60,555, and over all opposition,
1896. The three counties to be heard from will
increase his majority about 1900 more
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THE "BExuFoRT MIRROR" We publish to-day
the Prospectus of this paper by w V. Gefroy, Esq.
Mr.. Geffroy is a handsome and forcible writer and
will do substantial service in the cause. We wish
him the most abundant success
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HIGH PRICES FOR CATTLE. Mr.. Jonathan Thorn,
of the most celebrated stock growers of Duchess
county,, New York, has just imported splendid
Ayrshire Bull for which he paid in England, Sc, ,00O
and a few sheep at the round sum Of 81, 900 per
caput rs
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09

THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The Directors of the New
York Crystal Palace have resolved to keep the cx-
hbiton open through the winter instead of closing
it in December, as they had previously contemplated
1t is said that from the first of September to the
present day, the receipts have been highly satisac
tory, averaging four thousand dollars or more day,
while the current expenses are but 5000 The re-
ceipts of the fortnight ending the 22d ultimo
S5S,O00.
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W The Raleigh Register is praising the New
.Yorkrss Hunkers" The reason for this is obvious
the Register perceives that their recent course is
somewhat unfriendly to the Administration. And
vet, if Mr.. Dickinson had been nominated for Pres
dent by the last Baltimore Convention his old speech
es would have been paraded in the columns of this
very sheet, and he would have been held up unjust
ly-as Gen. Pierce was-as one of the worst Abo-
litionists in the country.
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t Judge Douglas was among the passengers
from Europe in the steamer Arctic, which arrived at
New York on the S0th. 49,
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New York was robbed on Monday Of So, 600. No
clue has yet been bad to the robber or robbers.
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MATRIMONIAL. The Washington Star of yesterday
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 taken to himself
WIFE
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09

W The Knickerbocker for November has been
received. The present number is excellent. The
first article, on ofice-seeking, is rich.
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EY- New York will vote next Tuesday for State
officers There are three tickets in the field, and
one here can form an idea as to the result would
be as well, perhaps, if the Wings should carry the
State, for it would teach the Democrats the folly of
their disputes and alterations The Slavery question:
as it is termed IS settled, and the South would be
obliged to both Northern politicians and Southern
Wings if they would permit it to rest where it is.
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w We shall publish, in our. next, the Report
upon the Improvement Of Tar River, by Col. W. B.
Thompson, Engineer. g.
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BIRTH PLACE OF COL. BENToN.
! Correspondent Of the Milton Chronicle, writing

sBihfH PLACE OF COL BENTONs -
"A Correspo of the Milton Chronicle, writing
from 'Yanceyville, Caswen. sayss s.es =
few. weeks ago there appeared IN the columns
OF the Chronicle paragraph stating that the Hon.
Mr.. Dixon now q member of the United States Sen.
ate from Kentucky, was born about three miles from
Yanceyv ville Mr.. Dixon, we are informed was born
about ten miles west of this place. in the neiehbor
hood of John Cobb's, 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 as Caswell
once 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 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 as any citizen
in the county. He says Mr.. Benton was born six
miles south of Yanceyvie, Immediately on the waters
OF South Country Line, (the place is now owned by
Mr. Daniel Everett THAT Mr. Benton's father when
Thomas was boy, removed to Orange county, and
settled on the waters Of Eno 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 all highly respectable citizens, among whom
are some aged persons, who positively assert that
the place above mentonedis the place where Thomas
Ii. Benton was born The family was closely related
10 the wife OF Henry Clay, OF kentucky, who was
Hart and a cousin of Mr.. Bentons. Caswel has
furnished some distinguished men-Divines, States
men and Lawyers-many 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
are many interesting characters and incidents con-
nected with the history of Caswc that only live in
tradition. There 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
country, in 1871. There many thrilling adven-
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"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09
CIT Stanoaro,
R.LE1GH, SATURDAY, NOV. s, 1853.
PROCLAMATION

PROCLAMATION
Pr His Erce1ency DAVID S. REID, Gorernor Of the State
Worth Carolina.
/" pursuance of Resolution passed by the General As
by at the Session of lS4S 49, do by this my Proclana
m sci apart the last Thursday in November next being
I 9TH day of the month"; to be observed day solemn
and pub}ie Ihanksgiring.
On said day recommend that all secular empoyments be
suspended that ministers Of tine of the DE-
shin that the people of the State unite in giving thanks to
Almighty God for past blessings, and snpplicate continue
nc Of his goodness and mercy especially for the advance
mcn Of Virtue and Religion and for the perpetuy of civil
and religious liberty
Given under my hand and the Great seal
\of the State at the Executive office in the City
| SEAL. Iof Raleigh the 29th day of October A. d.
\) 1855, and in the 18th year of American Inde-
pendence. DAVID S. REID.
By the Governor.
SAuL. F. ADAMS, Jr.
Pirate Secretary.
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r;td number of advertisements will be taken for the
a t1 ar but no deduction will be made any but
btV rtsements-these will be inserted for onefourth
t ts than the regular charge. s-..ss
E or business Cards, not exceeding five lines,
!, p erted in either the Weekly Weekly, for
VIII nnnnths or $40 for twelve months; in both pa
s. f III for six months, or s15 for twelve months.
The psper will be sent to advertisers for six months
nv the YEAR free of charge.
OF bers and others who may wish to send money
10 Editor can do all times by mail and at his risk.
R. Recr;pts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
tiers TO the Editor must come free of postage.
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~ The Weldon Patriot attempts to hold Gov.
Reid responsible for the appointment of Virginian
as Superintendent of the North Carolina Lunatic
Asylum. Gov. Reid had nothing to do with this ap-
pointment 1t was made by the Commissioners of
the Asylum, who, it is true, appointed by the
Governor, but who do not, of course, consult the
Executive as to the manner in which they shall dis
charge their duties The Patriot will please do JUS
tice in this matter.
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"Ma," said little Wilehlina, 81 don't think that
Solomon was rich as they ssy he was"
Why NOT, my dear - said her astonished mother.
I" because he slept with his father's; and think
IL be had been rich he'd hsd bed Of his ON" ("
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-11-09

Pomeroy for Harper's Magazine for November. The
interest and value of this work fully sustained
The chapter on Napoleon is devoted to the divorce
from Josephine. The historian does the fullest jus
tce to the unselfshness and exalted purity of char
ter of the latter 3
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PErERsBURe Markets. Flour was selling on We'd
nesday at from 81 to s.. Best wheat 81 4s per
bushel but little tobacco offering, but best manu
featuring commanding fine price, Cotton, 81 cents,
and corn dull at 63 cents. 49, s. ~ ss;;asas
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New YoRK MARKETS The sales Of -four in New
York on "Wednesday amounted to seventeen thou
sand barrels At from 81 IL to 81 26. Southern
white wheat 81 go per hushel corn unchanged
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papers that the money market continues very tight
But few bills can be passed below - per cent and
large proportion Of the business is doing at from
15 to Is per cent sess
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THE ARIsTocRAcY OF MONEY AND THE NOBILITY
OF LEARNING. The following just reflections occur
in an address recently delivered by Hiram Ketchum,
ESQ.,, on the occasion OF The death OF Chief Justice
Jones
Sir there are now living in Europe, two very dis.
tinguished men, barons, both tery eminent in their
line, both known to the whole civilized world; one
is Baron Rothschild, and the other is Baron Hum
boldt; one distinguished for the accumulation of
wealth. the other for the accumulation of knowledge
What are the possessions of the philosophers Why,
sir, heard gentleman whom have scenhere this
afternoon, distinguished member of this communi.
ty say that 4 recent visit to Europe, he paid his
respects to that distinguished philosopher, and
admitted to an audience. He found him, at the age
of eightyfour years, fresh and vigorous, in small
room, nicely sanded, with large deal table uncov
cred in the midst of that room containing his books
and writing apparatus. Adjoining this was small
bedroom, in which he slept Here this eminent
philosopher received visitor from the United States
lie conversed with him; he spoke Of his works.
"My works." said he, "you will find in the adjoining
library, but am too poor to own copy of them.
have not the means to buy a full copy Of my own
works" - :
Now, sir, which of these barons do you think, even
in this age of gold receives the greatest amount Of
the homage of the human race? speak not of the
homage of intelligent men, but of the honor paid by
the masses Let them both come here and pan
through our streets, and see to which of them the
hat of the multitude will be doffed with the most
cheerfulness and alacrity
STATE OFFICERS EEEcTED IN VERxosT. On thu
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 of Montpelier, was chosen State Treasurer.
"Ma,n said little Willelnlna, al don't think that
Solomon was so rich as they say he was"
Why NOT, my dear ~ said her astonished mother
Because he slept with his hther's; and Think
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-14
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, February OILS


The report of the Secretary of State, rela
tive to the negotiation on the subject Of the
fisheries and reciprocal Iade, shows that the
tune is only wanting for satisfactory ad-
justmcnt OF those questions The treaty can
not probably be concluded in time for sub
mission to the Senate and be also carried into
effect 10y legislation, at this session, but il
seems to be yet possible, as it is desirable, that
1t may be ready for submission to the Senate
at the called session after the 18th of March.
Tho passage Of Senator Davis bin will not
settle the fishery question, for it is we'll under
stood that neither the government nor the
colonies will assent To that arrangement with
out tho equivalent reciprocal trade.
The House at its last nights session present
IA llyely scene, though they made no further
progress In business than they ordinarily do
in the day sttings.
This is the day for the TWO Houses to meet
in convention and count and declare the clec.
toral votes. As far as the counting had pro
ccodcd, when this dispatch had closed, Pierce
was running considerably ahead But the
day may come when the count will not he so
easily made, nor he declared without dispute.
Nothing is more likely. than that, in some
closely and contested election, the electoral
vote of some State, on which the election NAV
turn, may be challenged or rejected If such a
dispute should happen TO be combined with
sectional exciement.i it might prove to be
dangerous TO tho harmony, and even the ex.
istence of the Union.
Mr.. Stanton's for a reorganization of the
Navy will create some sensation. But it is
not probable that so radica measure can be
at this short session matured and adopted
The rumor that the Cabinet is made gains
credrncc, and it is generally believed that
Judge Caleb Gushing and Senator Clemens
are in it.