Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-13
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

train, upward bound, on Wednesday Both nlt, and
due at Rocky Mount at s P. N. came in contact a
few miles below that placewith lumber train. The
engineer and fireman jumped from the mail engine
before the collision, by which their lives were
doubtedly saved, as the smokestack fell backward
over the house. carrying every thing before it. No
person was seriously injured-the damage sustained
In the breaking of an engine and is not yet es-
mated. 1t is fortunate that the result not
serious. Idr6oro, GS0utherR0r.
SHOCKING CATRAsropHE. We are panied to learn
Mr.. Samuel Hooper (son of Wootlliff Hooper, ESQ
was thrown from his horse night last week, re-
turning home from YanceyvilIe and killed. He was
most estimahle young man, beloved by all who
knew him, and his numerous friends will deeply &C.
plore the sad intelligence of his untimey death.
Milton Chronicle.
NORTH CAROLINA COPPER. We learn that by one
boat, last week, there shipped from this place
80 tons of copper ore, from the mines in Guilford
county. Fay. O1seruer.
NORTH CAROLINA GEMS. We were shown yester-
day very brilliant Opnl found in Burke county in
this State recently, and cut by jeweler Of New
York. 1t of oval form, about half inch long
and quarter broad, and was pronounced by those
capable ofJudging superior specimen of this beau
tfu store. Its excellence could easily be attested by
comparing 1t with other specimens in the store where
it temporarily placed. With this opal spec
linen of Iopas, likewise found il Burke handsome
specimen, but not remarkable for superior Leauty
We learn that the Garnet has also been found in
Burke county, although We have not seen speci-
men. VII LerulG.
DISASTER. We learn that tie ship j. w. Garmary,
Capt. Spraght, from Liverpool bound to Baltimore
with full cargo of railroad iron, Crockery Ware,
Dry Goods, &C., and eleven Passengers went ashore
on Currituck beach on Friday last and will probably
prove total wreck. We regret to learn, ALSO that
the mate in attempting to return board the ship
after having gone on shore was drowned All the
rest saved. Dem. Pioneer.
HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT. The Spring Term of
this Court was Leld in Halifax, last week. His
Honor, Judge Caldwell, presided with his usual dig
nifty and ability. NJ. w, Ransom, Esq, prosecuted
for the State There was only one important crim-
nal case that ofSylvester Maybe free negro charged
with the murder Of Bob Roberts. The evidence a.
gainst him complete it seemed and fully estab-
lished the crime of murder. Messrs. D. a. Barnes
and Is. f. Simmons, appearing as counsel for the
prisoner left no stone unturned for the defence and
managed the case with all the means of SUCCESS it
could possibly afford Their efforts before the Jury
were good, anG would have ensured success hut for
the amount of strong testimony arrayed against their
cause The Judge passed sentence Of death on the
prisoner to take place the 9TH day of June 1854
The lard suit of Purnell and Daniel, was taken up
and carried on two days and half when owing to
some cause, the Judge, Friday, dismissed the
further prosecution of it. And the Court afterwards
adjourned. UuIiJar Republican.
LOOK OUT FOR CouNrERFE1rs Counterfeit $50
rotes the Bank of Georgetown S. g., are in crcula
ton They well executed and calculated to deceive
the unwary. WI Journal
CRAVEN SUPERIOR CorRT. The Spring Term of
the Superior Court for this county, in Session
the past week, his Honor Judge Ellis, presiding.
There was, as we learn no business Of much mpor-
lance before the Court except the case removed from
Lenoir, of the State against Richard Waters for
der of Blaney Allen. In consequence of the large
number of witnesses to be examined, the trial con-
sulned two days and the finally submitted |
TO the jury on Thursday night between and o.
clock. The Jury after remaining ont until about
o'clock yesterday evening, rendered verdict Of
NeacJern Neacs.
train on the Wilmington an Raleigh Rail Road, was |
coming down. negro, fireman, by the name of Ben,
ell from the car, and instantly killed, his head
,eng literally crushed to pieces. An inquest was
1eld on Saturday last and verdict in accordance
With the above facts rendered.
HURRA FOR DUNcoMBE. A lady in this neghbDr
lond gave birth On Sunday morning last to three
lauShtcrs Two of them living, and " doing
we'll" Let Nebraska, Kansas and Washington come
NJ They will be populated. AshecAe Ne,cs.
HIGH PRICES FOR Hoes. Mr.. Thos. w. Epes, pro-
,rietor # Powells Hotel, sold litter of pigs, six
weeks DID, few days since, for the Of $50, and
shoat, 10 months DID, for $50, purchased by Col
\. NJ. Long, of North Carolina This is Of the same
amily of hogs which took the premium at the late
Agricultural Fair, and unsurpassed by any in
his section of Virginia. Farmers wishing supe-
Tor breed of hogs would do well to call on Mr.. E.
t once. Pet Democrat.
DREAMING GROUND THE RAILROAD. On Mon
round on the Western Railroad took place. A large
arty of gentlemen present to witness the
1t the request of the President of the Company,
APT. James A. j. Bradford turned the sod first ac
cnr anying the operation with few remarks. 9th
RS followed in the pleasant performance, among
nem Col. Cameron of the Argus, who made some
pit illusions to internal improvements The COM
any then invited to partakc- of some refresh
tents provided for the OCCASION which gave rise to
II unusual flow of wit and good humor The eve-
ing passed off delightfully."-.
Fayetteville Caroziniam.
ACCIDENT. We learn that an individual by the
anne of Jas. Kelly, in the employ of Mr.. o. g.
arsey, on his Cape Fear Mill premises on last Sat
rday evening, had his hand shattered by the
ursng of a musket which he dischargng, as
render amputation necessary.
Wilmington Herald.
STORM. We were visited by a severe storm on :
thursday evening" which tore off the tin roof of Mr..
clos store and dwelling-aso the roof of Mr.. Fries
ore. A number CT trees and fences were pros !
ated. Salem Press.
NORTH CAROLINA WHEAT. The following extract
OH the New York Journal of Commerce, was hand
in, and intended for last ISSUE but inadver-
ntly overlooked. 1t will be seen from the extract
lat Wheat from North Carolina stands J" No l."
the New York Market: NJ G. Whig
&c sample of wheat about 800 bushes) was shown
Change To-Day from the plantation of Mr. James
johnston on the Roanoke, rear Halifax, N. C.,
hich attracted much attention, and finally
Id at So per bushel. This wheat is the first a
Inhibited this season and is creditabe not only to ,
e producer bit to the Old North State. The plan
ton from whence it came is in the region which 2
IS furnished the finest samples ofwhite which .
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