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Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08
Great Fire at Green Bay.

BUFFALO, Noe. 7-Half The town of Green Bay,
Wisconsin, was consumed by fire last Wednesday
week. Thirty buildings, including the United
States Hotel, three warehouses, the Advocate
which were filed with goods, were consumed.
Loss over 100000.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

The Maryland Baptist Association has been
in session in this city since Saturday last. large
number Of both ministers and lay delegates are in
attendance Already much business interesting TO
tha, denomination OF Christians has been trans
acted. Yesterday morning the association repeal
ed the resolution, adopted on Saturday, providing
that they would, in body, pay their respects to
the President of the United States; leaving each
member to do so, If he thought proper, irrespect-
we Of his denominational character.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

New Mexfco.---NEw ORLEANS, November r.
The Picaynne has advices of late date from San
Antonio, received by express from Ell Paso an
nouncing that five thousand Mexican troops Were
marching on Ell Passo ssF 3f8 rtE l#t8s
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

Ardent spirits.--Among the proceedings Of
the Virginia Annual Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, on the ist instant, we
notice the following:
The bishop laid before the conference COM
munication from the secretary Of the Missouri
Conference, recommending, for the approval of
the several conferences, proposed alteration of
the discipline, so as to prohibit the sale, use,
manufacture Of ardent spirits by members of the
church, which was read by the secretary, and dis
cussed by Revs. Leo. Rosser, s. I. Moorman, and
]. X. Powers, in favor Of the resolution; and Drs
Early, Smith, Doggett, and Lee and Revs. Messrs.
N. Thomas, G. w. Carter, w. w. Bennett, Joseph
Lear, ]. III. Davis, J. ID. Blackwell, and G. W. Lang
horn, in opposition TO il. The vote being taken,
the conference refused TO concur with the Mis-
souri, resolutions--yeas 65 nays 80. ~ q
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Markets.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 6.--Sales yesterday Of 700
bales cotton at S@104c.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

Roofing. Since July last upwards of fifty new
houses have been rooted with a material recently
introduced into our city--a composition OF feting
and chemicals, covered with pebbles, which, il is
claimed, prevents the penetration of fire, and is
impervious TO water. Besides the preserving
compared with tin slate; it being furnished for
FIVE dollars and half the hundred square feet.
We know nothing of the value Of this new inven-
ton. This is TO be tested by those who may be in
clined TO avail themselves Of the superior advan-
tages claimed for il. The fact that houses are
thus covered, here elsewhere may be an item
of news TO many who have not especially con-
cerned themselves on the subject Of house-build-
ing.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08
n MAURICE sTRAKOsCH,
The great Pianist, Musical Director and Conducto


in this city;
MAURICE sTRAKOsCH,
The great Pianist Musical Director and Conductor.
PRoGRAMME-pART /.
1. Grand Fantasie Dramatique on popular
Airs, from Lucia di Lammermoor-com-
posed and executed by. ). Maurice Strakosch
3. o, Luce di quest Anime Madame Son
tags celebrated Cavatina, from Lindi di
.aae Chamounix, by Donizetti-sung by
Signorina Adelina Patti.
3. "Andante Rondo, from the "Grand
concerto'-composed and executed by p,,r
"A. 81 am the Bayadere"- Madame Anna
Bishops celebrated song-sung by 4
Sgnorina Adelina Patti.
S. Paganini's.. Witches Dance performed
by... Bull.
i.. PART Ii.
1. The Magic Bel-composed and performed
by. Maurice Strakosch.
8. Comm Thro' the Rye-The favorite Scotch
3. Y Introduzione d Capriccio Variazone,"
on mel cor piu," from Mose-composed
for the violin alone, by N. Paganini-per-
formed by. .......... ..........-.... .Oe Bull.
4 Jenny Lind's Echo sossga-sung BY
s. sThe Carnival Of venice.s- by..... Ole Bull.
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Gas- The price oftickets Of admission has been
fixed at 81. Seats may be secured without extra
charge, at Richard Davis, esq, Music and Piano
Store, beginning this, Tuesday, morning.
ls- With every admission ticket will be given
a certificate bearing the number corresponding 10
every seat The certificate has TO remain in the
hands Of the original holders, and establishes the
ownership 10 the seat. ,s fse
~ N:a~ On the evening of the Concert there will
be in attendance number Of ushers, wearing ro-
settles, whose duties il viii be to show visitors 10
their respective seats. &.ss3 s
Doors open at Z o'clock, Concert commences
al 8. f sa W;3 "; i
va. Mr.. Strakosch will play on splendid Too
taye Piano, from Mr. ]. Chickering's celebrated
manufactory in Boston, kindly loaned by Mr. Rich
ard Davis. Nov Sit
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN
In Our stock at present is full, and Of the best
and newest styles, both OF goods TO make TO order
and Of garments already made.
II is our purpose TO keep none but the best
quality of goods, Of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made good
as bespoke work, and at less prices.
Also constant and good supply Of fine Shirts,
Of good cut and make: woollen, cotton and silk
Undershirts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and good articles for gentlemen's use.
YOUNG & OREM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel.
Nov 3-2wif (k) t6Rt
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q AmMsfmfnts.
Ole Bulps second and Last Grand Concert

Ole BULBS Second and Last Grand Concert.
.ss OLE BULL
~ ESPECTFULLYa announcesthat he will
III give, in this city, Grand Concert on WE'D
NESDAY EVENING, November 9th, at Carusi's
Saloon, on which occasion he will be assisted by
signorina ADELINA PATTI,
The Musical Phenomenon, her second appearance
in this CITY; eet
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08
Police Report.--Return ofcases for October,
1852, by III. N. Steele.

certify the above account 10 be correct, accord
ing TO the several returns made 10 me.
ii. N. STEELE, Chiefe Police
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

Motto E.--Ali persons are forwarned
In from trading for note endorsed by F. Lane,
drawn June 12, 1853 amount $51. The same
has been lost or mislaid
Nov 5--3t* JOHN C. BRASHEAR.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

CtOMETHING NEW.--Now open, the new
~ Billiard Saloon northwest corner Of Pennsyl-
yania avenue and 18th street.
Three new tables made by Leonard and Benja-
min, OF New York. New cues, new balls--every-
thing new and in perfect order. Nov 5-dlw
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

j Owing to a press of other matter, we are u
able to conclude this report until tomorrow.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.--Collins,
IN Bovine & Co. have removed their store TO
the second door north of Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining r. Farnham's new store on 11th street
Nov 5--3t&
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
THE VOICE OF THE PRESS.

We are gratified to know, whatever may be the
feeling in portions of this District that the entire
press of the State, with the exception of the Free
Press, Wilmington, concurs with in our course in
relation to the Public Lands Cuba, and Mr.: Vena-
ble. The last Halifax Republican says:
Hon. A. W. VENABLE. This old Democratic "War-
horse" has " flew the track on the Public Lands
and we would advise the Democracy of the District
to withdraw him from the " turf" We regret that
Mr.. Venabe occupies the position he does upon the
in opposition to the party to which he processes to
belong
P S.-Since writing the above we have received
the Raleigh Standard, and much gratifed to see
that Mr.. Holden, its able and fearless Editor, has
come out against Mr.. Venable and in favor of Mr..
Lewis Mr.. Lewis sustains all the principles of his
party, and should receive their united support"
The Goldsborough Republican and Patriot says:
"THE GIRAFFE Weregret to see that the Giraffe,
a professedy neutral paper has stepped aside from
its obligations to the public, and become disorgan-
izer, by openly and presumptuously espousing the
cause of A. W. Venable Mr.. Venable occupies the
Whig ground the distribution question in the 4th
District, in opposition to the well known and long
cherished principles of the Democratic party, and
pecially in opposition to the avowed policy of the
present Administration. We think if the GirGfa
had been governed by the dictates of duty it would
have left this question where it egitimately belongs
in the hands of the political papers of the District
1t has proper to do otherwise and to entangle
itself in political questions boldly espousing the side
of disorder and disorganzation. We regret it but
erly Democrats, patronizing that journal, will
teach it that pledges made to the public cannot be
violated with impunty-that it must sustain its neu
tr0taty or lose its patronage. Nuf sed"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
STILL AFTER THE "PROvENDER."

We observe that that harmless and contemplate
concern, the "Live Giraffe is out in full blast for
the disorganizer, Venabe. And has it come to this?
Is the "Girafe the only paper in the State which
advocates his reelection? ooh! what fall was
there, my countrymen!"
The Editor of the "Giraffe denies that he is in
fuenced in his course by the promise of Office by
Mr.. Venable. We can point to gentleman in this
City, who heard him say, but few weeks SINCE that
If Mr.. Vena6le disappointed or deceiced him in his
expectations in this respect he acould publish him
for 1t in his paper.
The Giraffe makes great noise over the charge
that Mr.. Lewis was once Whig We are author
lied to state that the Editor of the "Grafe" voted
last summer for Sion H. Rogers for the Assembly.
Our informant says, she told me that he voted for
him against such men as Wilder, Allen, and Saun-
ders." And yet he lectures sound Democrat, and
puts on airs as Democratic Editor
Wonder who wrote those Editorials for the last
"Giraffe"?
The Editor appeals to the friends of Mr.. Venable
to come up to his aid The ''animal is sick. We
trust every Democratic patron he has will discontinue
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
A QUESTION ANSWERED.

A Correspondent asks us the following question: !:
"How do the Democrats of your District relish the
Proclamation" of Mr.. Benz Cook, of Washington
City? Who is Mr.. Cook?"
We inform our friend that Mr. Cook is or was Clerk
of Granville Superior Court and has for some year or
two been in Washington City, acting as Clerk. in
some capacity other; and it is said Mr.. venable
procured him his post. As to how our Democratic
brethren relish his " Proclamation" we know not
only they think he rather too active in his eff
forts to prevent Convention and to get Mr. Venable
out for Congress Such imprudent friends do Mr.. v.
no real lasting SERVICE though if they had the in
uence they would surely disorganize and overreach
the Democratic party. Mr. Cooks feelings no
doubt very strong but he should remember that 9TH
not likely to be under similar obligations
to Mr. Venable
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
RALEIGH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST s.. 1853.
LEWIS THE STRONGEST MAN.

Democrats of the Fourth District, we come for
ward to make one more appeal to you in behalf of
Lewis and of Democratic principles and to assure
you that the only hope of defeating the Whig can
didate is to rally on Lewis on Thursday next We
have reason to believe, from information received
from various Counties in the District that Lewis is
noao stronger man in the Democratic confidence
than Mr.. Venable; and we make sure, from the po-
sition he occupies, that he is constantly gaining.
We ehear from Johnston, that Mr.. Lewis will sweep
nine-tenths of the Democratic vote. We know of
no Democrat in that County who is actively engaged
for Mr.. Venable and we are assured, by those well
acquainted with public sentiment there, that the
friends of Mr.. Lewis earnestly and constantly at
work. and that he must receive almost the entire Dem
ocratic vote.
The same holds good, with slight exceptions as to
Nash. A friend informs us that the calculation is
that Lewis will lead Venabe in Nash by at least four
hundred votes. Nine cheers for old Nash
Franklin, we understand, will throw an overwhem-
ing majority for her favorite son. We learn that
there precincts in that County at which it is
pected Lewis will get the entire vote.
We have no hesitation in expressing the opinion
that Wake County will give Mr.. Lewis decided ma
Jo1ity ONCA AICi hftfC hSNCi
yet wavered in the of principle and feel
fident they will not be found wanting in this hour of
trial.
Our information from Orange is not full, but we
entertain no doubt that Mr. Lewis is gaining there
also. 1t cannot be possible that the Democrats of
Orange will vote to endorse Benefits land bl-to
endorse disorganzer in the person of Mr.. Venable
or will vote against Cuba and to embarrass the ad-
ministration of FRANKLIN PIERCE.
We learn from Warren that much excitement pre-
walls in that County. This was one of Mr. Venables
strongholds; but we are well assured by those who
know, that Mr.. Lewis is gaining among the Demo-
Gratis of that County. So also as to Granville.
We, therefore, call upon the friends of Mr.. Lewis
and of organization to WORK and STAND FIRM. Lis
ten to boasting declarations of the partizans of
Venable- maintain your equanimity, and put forth
all your efforts on the day Of the election. The
- strongest is Leacis, who stands on the Dem
cratic platform and can elect him. and thus de-
feat disorganization and the Whig candidate by the
same blow. To the rescue, then, Republicans Of the
Fourth District! The stake is most important one,
and the issue involves not only present advantage
but harmony and success in the campaign Of 1854.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03

COLONEL WHEELER The Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Courier, and Enquirer says
Colonel John H. Wheeler, Of North Carolina, has
been appointed charge to Sardinia, the place which
R. K Meade, of Virginia, declined. We trust this
may prove true. Colonel Wheeler is consistent and
working democrat, and deserves this mark of conf
dence on the part of the administration
Raleigh (N. o. Standard.
The information on which our friend Of the STAN
dard makes the foregoing announcement is erroneous
Col Wheeler has been appointed by the President
his assistant secretary, position Of much confidence
and responsibility, and has entered upon his duties
Such mark of confidence was well deserved by Col
Wheeler, who has attained to high reputation as
the historian of his native State and by his ability
as q sound democratic statesman.
Wa.afngson Uaion.s
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
REMEMBER, BEFORE YOU VOTE,

That Mr.. Venable does not consider the acquisition
of Cuba desirable under any circumstances and that
in this he is opposed to General Pierce, to the New
Hampshire Democracy, and to nine tenths of the De-
mocracy of the country. a.
That Mr.. Venable voted for Benefits land bill,
which unjust in ITSELF and in opposition to both
the Baltimore and State Resolutions
That Mr.. Venable speaks contemptuously of Con-
ventions and utterly refuses to agree to plans pro-
posed by Mr.. Lewis to settle the existing difficulty
That Mr.. Venable told Johnston Whig that he
did not expect to be elected but was determined to
beat Lewis and that he knew Rogers would be elec-
ted that Mr. Venable, though he knows columns
open to him. does not deny this statement his
o,on name, but gets Mr.. Burch to do it for him.
That Mr.. Venable told R. F. Norris Whig, that
he was with the Wings on two important questions
while Mr.. Lewis was against them in every thing; ;
and that if the Wings were sincere they were bound
to vote for him.
That Mr.. Venable pronounced Gen. jackson a
"qui66ler," at Gardner's, and refused to withdraw
the expression or even qualify it.
That every vote for Mr. Venable is vote against
Craige, and Rufin, and Ashe, and Shaw, and Boyd
against the opinions of Gen. Jackson on the land
question, and in opposition to the platforms both
State and national.
That no one Democrat has right to come forward
and tell the party that it shall change its position on
any question: that positions once laid down. must be
adhered to, until the party in Convention assembled,
shall declare to the contrary; and that Mr. Venabe,
in thus assuming to dictate to his party, has dis
played an arrogance and vanity which ought to be
rebuked.
That Mr.. Venable, if elected, will in all probabili-
ty cleave to his errors and repeat them. To elect
him is, therefore, to arm him for larger and more
lasting mischief
Remember these things before you vote; and bear
in mind also, that Mr. Lewis is sound upon all the
issues and that the contest is between him and Mr.
Rogers. Every vote for Mr.. Venable will be a vote
thrown away, for the plain reason that he cannot be
elected; and every vote for Mr.. Lewis will be vote
against Mr.. Rogers and also vote to endorse Dem
ocratic principles organization, and the administra
ton of Gen. Pierce.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03

Whenever an individual advocates principles that
do belong to the creed of the party to which he
processes to be attached but to the party to which
he processes to be opposed think it is no longer
the duty of his party to support him. There are
men in this State, and too, seeking Office, who
call themselves Democrats, and take ground against
their party, and in favor of the Wings upon the
subject of the Public Lands. If such be Democrats
at ALL they not good Democrats and ought not to
be sustained by the Democratic party. Democrats
of North Carolina unite and rally and cast your votes
only for the faithful. Your party and your princi-
pies require you to do this.
The Democratic party in North Carolina are in the
ascendant Let it not be distracted and divided by
disscnsons among ourselves. Such as will not sus-
tain the principles of the party, let cast them of
as unworthy of our confidence and support And
let us prove true to such as are the firm advocates
of Democratic principles. By this means Democratic
principles will continue to triumph in North Caroli-
ma Hdtifar Republican.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03

The RAILROAD CONVENTION, which met at Clarks-
vile, Va on the 18th instant appointed committee
to employ an engineer to survey the route for the
proposed extension of the Roanoke Valley Railroad
to Milton, N. c., and from thence to Leaksville.
committee also appointed to use every effort to
procure from the legislatures of North Carolina ard
Virginia charter for the same. The following re-
solution was adopted by the convention:
''Resolred That we deem it of great importance to
the interests of Clarksville Milton, Norfolk Balti
more, Petersburg and Wilmington, and of the up
country generally that the Roanoke Valley Railroad
be extended to Milton, n. c. and from thence to
Ieaksyille"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
TO ADVERTISERS.

Persons who may wish to advertise will find the
Standard valuable medium for the purpose. Our
paper goes to all the towns and counties in the State
and is read by all classes and professions in life.
The Standard is, believe, the only paper in the
State which contains patent medicine advertise
ments. We have uniformly declined, for some time
past to insert such advertisements at less than our
regular rates; and there are some of them which
should not for any consideration, have place in our
columns.
1t is useless to enlarge upon the benefits Of adver-
tlslng. They are known to all business men.
We refer to our terms on the first page.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
NATHANIEL MACON.

We publish to-day chapter from Col. Benton's
forthcoming History in which he has sketched, in
mastery and most interesting manner, the character
of NATHANIEL MACON, of North Carolina. As the
National Intellgencer truly remarks, "Mr. Macon
was a very remarkable man, and he was type of
the simplicity honesty and virtue of the Republican
State of which he was native" We fear we shall
never look upon his like again.
Col. Benton's History is looked for with much in.
tercst 1t will no doubt be one of the most readable
books of the day.
We copy from the Intelligencer the following no.
tice of the chapter on Mr.. Macon referred to-
"THE LAST OF THE ROMANS" Our readers are in
debted to-day to the New York Post for another
chapter from Col Benton's forthcoming History.
This chapter comprises sketch of the life and char
acter of Nathaniel Macon, of North Carolina man
who filled large and important space IN the public
councils from very early period in our Government
down to comparatively recent one. Mr.. Macon was
a very remarkable man, and he was type of the
simplicity, honesty, and virtue of the Republican
State of which he was native. Scarcely ever did
any of our earlier legislative statesmen exert
decided an influence in shaping the course of the
Government in its foreign relations he and du-
ring the critical and important years preceding the
war of 1912, and through all the trying exigences
in which this country was placed by the wars of
Europe, his opinions, ever frankly expressed, were
always looked for In England with peculiar socitude
as affordng reliable clue to the policy and inten
tons of Congress. Mr.. Macon was model repub-
lican, and his character is eminenty valuable in
republican State, as an example for all who would
serve their country honoraby and give dignity, pu-
rity, and perpetuity to republican Institutions.
Col. Benton has drawn this portrait admirably, for
his heart in it and every reader will be struck
with the simplicity, cearness, force, and beauty of
the delineation. We have read nothing for long
time with more pleasure or deeper interest; and as
we know of hardly any thing in American'biography
so worthy of the study of American youth, we could
wish to see it inserted in every school book in the
country"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03

The REPORTED ORDINATION OF Rev. Dr. IVES. The
Boston Pilot Catholic print, states the following
which will prevent Bishop Ives from receiv
ing ordination as Priest of the Catholic Church 1t
says:
"He cannot be ordained priest without the consent
of his wife. To make her consent worth anything
she must be Catholic. Even then, it will be worth
nothing unless she retire voluntarily to a convent
Even So there will be some difficulty in obtaining
permission for him to be priest"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03
FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Northern Light has arrived with
sss9, 900 in gold, and 500 passengers The steamer
Oregon is on the way with 81, $50, 900 in gold.
Shasta City has been entirely destroyed by fire.
Loss $5OO,0o0.
The Democratic State Convention had nominated
Gov. Bigler for reelection.
The news from Oregon, by way of California is
that Gen. Lane had been reelected delegate to Con-
gress from that Territory.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-08-03

MOBILE Ala, July 25 The New Orleans Plea
yune, received here contains Santa Fe dates to the
18th of July, which fully confirms the withdrawal Of
Gen. Trias and his troops from the Messilla Valley,
by order of the Mexican Minister of War.
meeting of citizens was held at Santa Fe for the
purpose of considering the unjust intentions of the
Government of the United States in locating the Indi
ans of California within the bounds of New Mexico
strong protest and series of resolutions were u
unanimously adopted and ordered to be forwarded to
the President of the United States.