Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-12-02
~ For the Standard.
, COIToNS MAPS AND ALIASES.

in the world and the enterprise and intelligence
of its nroprietors the American public are no doubt
largely indebted for the deserved celebrity their ge
ographical literature has obtained both at home and
abroad Their maps and Aliases are certainly of the
first order; marked with accuracy of design and
delicacy of finish unsurpassed by the first publish
ers of either London or Edinburgh. They now
publishing a large ATLAS, in two volumes, which
finished will prove the most complete work of the
kind issued from the press of this any other
country. We only hope that they may meet with
such pecunary return will amply repay them for
this extravagant outlay of time and money.
The first volume, comprising the " American At
las, illustrates the Physical and Political Geogra
ply Of the United States, the British Provinces,
Mexico Central America, the West Indies and South
America, and is constructed from official surveys
and other authentic sources. It contains separate
maps of every State and country of North and South
America and the West indies engraved in the most
elaborate STYLE and colored to distinguish rea-
Oily the civil and political divisions of each. The
work embraces about ninety maps and plans on fifty
five sheets in imperial. tolio and each map accom-
panied with letter press description of the country
it may represent; exhibiting in a condensed form,
all its great interests Industries and institutions
The Atlas of the World " contains all the maps
and letter-press comprised in the American Atlas,
with the additi IN of about equal number of maps
and descriptions of the several countries of Europe,
ASIA Africa and Oceanca and in every respect is
got up in the splendid style, with the
gard to authenticity and correctness.
The descriptive portions of the work are written
by DR.. r. S. FISHER, author of the Book of the
World" and other statistical works These descrip-
tons embrace all the geographical, geological and
statistical information incident the count ries
which they refer; also outline of their lnstitu-
tons, political, religious and intellectual In the
completion of this, in all other departments of
their works, the most recent and authentic materials
have b. en used, and the whole forms convenient
and reliable source of information touching the sub
jects treated Of Works such the above have long
been demanded by the enlightened portion of the
American public None of the important facts de
veloped by the late explorations and discoveries
to be found in the old Aliases and hence the ne
cessity for entirely new works. embracing all the re-
suits that have been obtained from these sources.
These AT aHs supply this necessity; and in their
maps and descriptions the world, as known at the
present time is represented with fathfuness and
accuracy. Every effort has been used by the pub
fishers to furnish to the world works that shall be
crcdtablc alike to the genius learning and mcchani
cal skill of America and superior i'll every respect
to any like publications of the press either in this
country or Europe Their utility is not limited to
any class but is coextcnsive with the sphere of civil
lized humanity.
Mr.. A. w. BosrwICK, agent for all the publica-
tons of Messrs. Cotton, & Co. has established HIM
self at the Bookstore of Mr. H. d. TURNER, in this
City, where he is prepared tc receive subscriptions
for any and all such publications.
NORTH CAROLINA Election OF Two UNITED STATES
SENATOR'S. Private letters from Raleigh inform
that at a caucus of the democratic members of the
North Carolina legislature, held on Wednesday last
Governor ID. S. Reid and Hon. Asa Biggs NOM
term of four years, and the last-namcd gentleman
for the long term of six years. The telegraph has
already appriZed of the election of Gov. Reid,
Mr.. Bsgs, no doubt, has likewise been chosen as
the election was to have taken place yesterday
Governor Reid member of both the 2Sth
and 29th Congress. MIR. Bggs member of the
29th Congress and it may not be out of place here
to state that the present popular and efficient Secre
tary of the Navy, Hon. Mr.. Dobbin, was also
Der of the Congress. These three distinguish
cd citizens of North Carolina commenced their pub
lie nearly at the time, and the intimacy
which has always subsistcd between them, and
which had its origin in feelings of personal regard,
has since beel strengthened by common political
objects, attachments, and principles Both the
tors elect gentlemen of large public cxpcrierce,
of sound practical views, intimately vcrsed WI: the
affairs of their State, and while possessing the
entire confidence, and even affectionate regard, of
the democratic party of North Carolina they also
enjoy, in the fullest of the expression the
TEEN and respect of their political opponents. The
elevation of Messrs Reid and Bggs to seats in the
United States Senate is fitting reconpense for I'M
spotted integrity, tried capacity, and strict adhcr-
ence to principle. During the many changes, tri-
ais, difficulties, and temptations which have marked
the political history of North Carolina for the last
twenty years. both these gentlemen have enjoyed
the confidence and won the applause of political
friends and associates by their steady and unfinch-
ing devotion to the men, measu res, and principles
OF the democratic party, well to its Orguni=G-
tion-that vital principle without which no party
can look for efficient action enduring success.
MIR. Rcids teri of office, as governor of North
Carolina, expires the ist of January next In
of his resi- ,nation-an event not unlikely to take
place-he will be succeeded by the Hon. Warren
Wnslow, the speaker of the Senate
Fash Union.
TAKING TIE RIGHT DIRECrIoN-A highly respec
table and wealthy planter, in Sumter district, S. c.,
writes, to his factor in Charleston, follows
Il have sent you three wagon loads of cotton,
which wish you to sell early as possible.
"The accommodations so bad on the Whining
ton and Manchester Railroad, and on the South Car
DINA Railroad that the current of trade, instead of
going to Charleston, as formerly is diverted there
from. great deal of cotton, from this district, is
going to Wilmington, and, from thence to New York
and the people laying their family supplies an
Wilmington.
Unless there are better arrangements entered
into nearly the whole trade from this part of the
country will go an that direction, before the year
rolls round"
Now, Messeurs. Legislators! to accommodate and
properly transact this trade, which is seeking
wharves, give us, we pray you, more Banking Capt.
tai. We want a million and half additional, at
least to keep pace with necessities. We cannot
retain this trade enter into successful competition
with Charleston for it, unless you afford the
means Wilmington will not annoy you with many
applications in her behalf this session but she has
right to expect, and will insist that the opportu
earned, should be given her-that her Banking ia
ito with the of trade which have been open
ed to her grasp. Wilmington Herald.
A private letter gives some amusing particulars