Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-19

oience OF heart OF whom the orator styles great
and good man." Never were plaudits more deserv-
edy bestowed upon any shining of the republic
than in this instance The proposed cheers, which
enthusiastically responded to by the assem-
blage alike honorable to the mover and the
cipient of the honor. The united democracy of the
Empire State thoroughly approve, and wisely
and honoraby practising upon the sentiment
{" Let 6y-gones be by-gones."
THE SPEcK OF WAR IN EUROPE. Though the news
still comes in questionable shape, it certainly is
calculated to give color to the idea of hostile
issue between Turkey and Russia. The accounts
report that two Russian steamers and eight gun boats
forced their passage through the Danube on the 23d
October, and encountered brisk fire from the Turk
sh fort Isakichi. The Russian boats had detach-
ment of troops on board and the fire killed colo
mel and three other officers-twevc sailors also
killed while the wounded amounted 70 forty. The
loss the part of the Turks is not stated but it is
contended by the Russians tn It the fort set on
fire by shells thrown from the steamers and gun
boats. 1t also rumored at Vienna, on the 23d
October, that the Army of Om:r Pascha which could
be kept back no longer, had passed the Danube, and
beaten the Russians at Oltcwtz. The Russian
sells in the Danube also reported to have fallen
into the possession of the Turns-but both these
last statements said to be based upon spurious
despatch received at Vienna on the 21st The Turk
ish government displays much military knowledge
and sagacity in all its movements The Sultan is
said to be strengthening his army by officially recog
nizing Schmyl and other Circassian chiefs, and to
have sent them arms and munitions of war, to ena-
BILE them to continue their defence against the Rus
slams This, says the Philadelphia Argus is a wise
and polite movement on the part of the Sultan for
the Circassans brave, warlike people, and in
their mountain Businesses are capable of making the
most vigorous attacks upon the forces OF the Gar
The Hungarian General Guyon, had also been sent
Lieut.. General to Asia, while in Constantnope,
the Grant Vizier publishes an order, calling the
inhabitants Of Constantnople to preserve ORDER pray
for the success of the Turkish arms, and protect
Christians from insult and annoyance. 1t can thus
be seen that the Sultan is preparing for a war OF
desperation, by making allies of all who can be affec
ted either by their principles their fears their love
of revenge
On the other hand, Russia is not idle having
tablshed strong reserve at Galat, and thrown
$4,000 men into Bucharest. All the commanders
have also been ordered to join their respective corps
Twenty-Five thousand Russians had also landed at
Redout Kale with the supposed intention of attack
ing Batoun. Reports say that the Russian army is
in bad state from sickness and scarcity of food.
While this is the state of the army operations, the
is currently circulated that the Car had said
in answer to request of England and France, that
he would evacuate the Prime qualities, that he would
rather back out than fight there and that Count
Nesselrode wanted further negotiations. The gene
raj inclination in Russia, are however, decidedly
warlike The latest dates from the East are not so
late the 25th the day fixed by the Sultan for the
evacuation of the Principaities
In regard to the combined fleets of England and
France in the of Marmora the Turkish Govern
ment is said to have declared their movements unn-
Ii
they apprehensve of the safety of the Sultan the
Turkish Government will guarantee the Sultan's
safety; and it has for fleets at COnstantnople
except active allies The avowal of the presence
of the fleets in any other quality, would be
al of weakness that would wrong Turkey in the eyes
of Europe. Rlchm0a'd Enquirer.
TIE RESULT IN New York. We have not deem
ed it necessary to give the conflicting details of the
election in New York they havo reached us by
telegraph. There is still too much uncertainty as to
these details to enable to state with accuracy the
result. The only important fact which is made APP
parent is that the wings have carried the State tr
umphanty and the still important fact that they
owe their triumph to the dssensons in the democrat
ic party. We hardly suppose that this result has
taken anybody by surprise. No one who has given
attention to the state ofthngs in New York since the
Syracuse convention could reasonably calculate upon
any other result than the success ofthe wings How
much we may regret to see SeWardlsm installed
again into power, should hope that its ascenden-
cy will only be temporary The democracy can now
see how utterly powcrlcss they become with their
forces divided and distracted. ths result does not
teach them lesson of wisdom for the future, we
make up minds to go into future democratic con-
tests without counting on the cooperation OF the
Empire State. We have neither regret nor JOY to
express in regard to the relative vote of the two tick
cts supported by the democrats. As far as present
indications point to the result, suppose that the
two tickets received about equal number OF votes.
We look with much more concern to the best course
for avoiding so disastrous defeat in future. The
facts show that the democracy have she numeral
strength; they show, too, that without concert and
union their strength is unavang. Looking to these
facts, and declining to indulge in any comments on
the past calculated to continue the unhappy dissen
sons, we shall indulge the hope that wise counseIs
may hereafter prevail in the Empire State Seward
ism, for the time being, is in the ascendant, and it
owes its ascendency to democratic dissensions The
remedy for the future is plain but it never be ap
piled without forbearancc and Cancellation than
have marked the late contest Wash. Union.
Wu,M1NGroN AND RALEIGH RAILROAD. At the an
nuaI meeting of the Stockholders of this company,
the following officers elected for the ensuing
year:
Messrs E. B. Dudley, E. P. Hall, P. K. Dickinson,
VIM A. Wright, A. j. DeRosset, Jr., G. Potter, and
J. d. Bellamy, were elected Directors.
By resolution the salary of the President was fixed
for the ensuing year at $3,0 600.
Owen R. Kenan, Esq. ofDuplin, appeared as Proxy
for the State W. Commercial