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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-30
OFFICF-SEEKJNG.

We venture the assertion that the mania for of
flee is higher and more intense at this time in this
country than itever before. We do not refer to
political or judicial Offices but to other and inferior
offices of trust and profit under both govern
ments. Almost every third you meet is in
search of an Office, laying plans to secure one
at some future period. And this in old, honest, re-
publican North Carolina
And as to fitness for the posts sought why
every who is an applicant is of course persuad-
ed that he is especially prepared both by nature and
education, to fill the place and then if friends do
not urge his claims and " put him through, he will
most probably range himself among what are known
as prosecuted neglected and revengeful patriots.
Now, deliberate opinion is, the result of some
observation in these matters that no one ever OBJ
tanned wealth, or contentment real comfort,
by either seeking or holding office. 1t is business
which promises I'll, but does not pay. IF man
be farmer, or shopkeeper, mechanic, let
him, a general rule remain so; and we tell him
in advance that if he should not, he will have rea-
son, sooner or later to regret it. Ofice-seeking
settles habits of attention and labor-dsposes one
to think that there is easier way to live than by
work, and makes born to a heritage of manhood
and independence, more or less dependent on the
smiles and frowns of those in power; and Office
all this upon man, but, when he returns to his for
business, he finds himself out of practice, I'M
skilled behind the times and under the necessity
of making start in the world.
We regret to see this thirst for Office on the in
One party is to blame for it, so far
perceive, than another; it is the same un-
der both. Let the young of the country de-
termine to rely on their own resources of energy
and integrity let them rather shun than seek office
let them MEN, with few dollars in their pockets
in preference to being dependents and walters on
the great with hundreds of dollars per annum for
income IF an office comes to any of them fair
ly, and if its duties do not conflict with regular bus
ness, we do not say they ought not to accept it, but
save the manhood and the morals of the country
from this general rush for Office and place We
have looked upon it. and heard of it, and thought
about it at odd times when had little leisure to
bestow upon it, until, as the Frenchm observed,
" are one grand disgust"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-30
THE FOREIGN POPULATION.

We publish to-day, from the Baltimore Sun, an
interesting article this subject The total white
population of the United States in 1850 was within
fraction of twenty millions; and only about two
millions hundred and ten thousand of these
foreigners by birth. North Carolina has two thou
sand five hundred and twenty-four of foreign birth
to five hundred and seventy thousand seven
hundred and fifty natives New York has the lar
gest foreign born population but if her native peo
pie inclined to regard this as injurious upon
the whole it is not, they must also bear in mind the
great advantages they realizing from their port,
common to MANY States, which attracted this
population to their midst.
There are facts in the Suns article which deserve
to be noted and remembered. They make concu-
sive answer to much that we hear nova days. from
certain agitators and demagogues, about the danger
from Catholics and the foreign population gener-
ally.
The following article, from the Boston Courier,
Know Nothing abolition paper, has been going
the rounds of Southern Wing Know Nothing pa
pers
"WHo ARE OUR oFFIcE-HoLDERs? Below is list
of officers in the service of the United States with
place and birth. These figures and facts tell their
own story, and answer the above question
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Grand Exhibition of New Goods.

TNNHE GRAND EXHIBITION OF FALL AND Win
n Ter Goods-will take place at A. CREECHES STORE,
Tomorrow morning and will continue from day day,
until the entire stock is disposed of Three Doors above
the late r. Smiths corner, and Door above Evans
Cook Fayetteville ST.
B'LK.-Gro de Rhine Silks
loo Pieces Plaid Strip'd and solid cold
Muslin de LANES from II lets to 81 per yd. go
So p Blk and Fancy Plaid Sripd Aapaeas, from 2octs
20 p Cobergs English and French Mernoes from aoc.s
to ST. per yd .l
LIS p Newest and latest style Caicoes from 81
Per yd.
English and American Ginghams,
Silk Maltilas and Shaws
Jackonet and Swiss Mus;ns from u to as cts,
Linen G. Hankfs Chemizetfs work'd Collars Under
sleeves Bonnes, Sash and Tafta Ribbons Dress Trim
ings
Silk Merino ald Lyle, Gloves and Hosiery, Bleach'd
and Unbleach d DoIcstc Bed Ticking, Apron Checks;
Red and White Flannel, Lincy WOosey and StriId
Domestic.
full and complete assortment of Goods for Men and
Boys wear Hats Caps Boots Shoes, Bed Negro Blank
cts, kerseys, Umbrellas &c. good assortment Of Ready
Made Clothing for Gentlenens have the largest
the most handsome and complete stock of Goods
had the pleasure of showing the public and my
And here suffer to say that The above goods must and
shall be disposed of at price Other.
ask yuu all to come that cIn and those thH cannot
come, send-aud those TAI cannot send with success
and doubt the good Being above will amply reward you
return hearty thanks TO liberal public for past ia.
vors and hope for continuation of the same.
4. CREECH.
Roleipb Sent 1874.
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SOME BILIOUS REFLE CT 1os s.@ne-[a.

Mr.. EDlroR: Never in my life have seen the
population afflicted with biles. 1t really looks
like the days of Job. This is onlniOus, as old
friend used observe Some of the physicians say
it is sign of health--that it shows the system
is able to throw all the superluous matter off
through the skin If so, may look for a revival
OF religion this Fall after all the badness shall have
that it is Mhiggery oezng out of the people If So
what a healthy state Democracy will be in sooDI
The truth is, Sir, am pleased with our late
victory that I unjust billing over with Democracy
Three cheers for Bragg and Democracy
Yours III.
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FALL ELECTIONS. The following is a list of the
States yet to vote this fall and the time of holding

~ We are indebted to friend at Grcenvie for
club of six subscribers. Our list is constantly in
screasing We would remind our friends that we are
now prepared, with power-press, to print for any
number of subscribers. We feel confident that
little effort their part will swell our subscriptions
largely.
MORE CLERICAL DEMAGoGuEs. Meacham, of
Vermont, recently elected to Congress- is a clergy
man, and SO is his colleague, Mr.. Sabin. Mr. Knowl
tom just elected in Maine, is Baptist minister and
his colleague, Mr. Milliken Universalist clergyman.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-30
NOTICE.

Tt will be necessary pursuance of the arrangement
have made with Mr. Wilson, to close all the accounts of the
standard establishment and commerce. the 1st of
November Subscribers to both the Weekly and Semi
Weekly will have opportunity of paying up to that date
md of paving in advance So 81 the may be.
The amounts are many instances, small but in the
aggregate they make large sum- and these constitute
shall not look in vain for prompt payments of these
mounts Subscribers will receive their accounts their pa
pers and can remit the money by mall my risk Re
ceps will be sent in the paper showing the amount paid
and the time paid to-
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Fu,.they Deczine in Byenezstut,;s.

NU1IHcr DectlIle IN BTeduStuU8.
New YORK, Sept. % There has been further
decline of 90 cts per barrel Ohio and State brands
of flour; Baltimore brands have declined % cts. per
barrel Wheat has declined five cents per bushel;
Corn has advanced one cent per bushe.
BALTIMORE, Sept. ~. Flour, wheat and corn are
exceedingly dull-yesterday' prices are beyond the
views of buyers.
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Total, 41e, of whom there -.

's4s are 49, 393 90
In the Coast Survey number of Germans, most
ly naturalized employed at pauper prices, some
averaging less than half the wages ofwatchmen and
laborers, though they are supposed to understand
drawing engineering and other branches of applied
mathematics. They employed, Isuppose, be-
cause no native citizens will do the same kind of
work. at similar pauper rates. The whole number
of e,naEoyees consists of 40.
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767

"The list of custom-house officers in the different
States shows 2I5 Americans and 1913 foreigners
Let native Americans ponder these facts"
Now, we do not hesitate to say that if the above
statement were correct, should at once unite with
others insisting that justice should be done to the
native population but the statement of the Courier
is utterly and doubt Intentionally false The very
reverse is the truth, as be shown by the Blue
Book, and by facts procured from the Departments
at Washington by the Union and Baltimore Sun
newspapers. The following from the Washington
Correspondence of the Sum- agrees substantially with
the statistics the subject given in the Union and
may be relied on correct:
"a mendacious statement in regard to the present
federal office holders of American and foreign origin,
respectively, having gone the round OF the press,
have taken some pains to ascertain the truth, and
can now report in regard to three Departments
without the least fear of contradiction in any one
particular.
that in the State Department there employed II
Americans and I6 foreigners in the Department of
the Interior 339 Americans and 500 foreigners; and
in the Post-ofice Department ii Americans and 80
foreigners.
The truth is as follows: There are 81 clerks in
the State Departmental whom l8 native
born, born of American parents transently abroad;
foreign born; l messenger native born; packer
native born 2 watchmen native bern Z laborers
native born; laborer foreign born. Thirty-fve in
ALL so of whom native citizens and Citizens of
foreign birth
OF those employed abroad, there 1st: Minis
tiers, Commissioners, Secretaries of Legation, and
agents connected with them 42-of these 4
born abroad, of whom have been naturSZed, ard
!, the T. S. Dispatch agent in Londcn has not. I'd:
Consus, and commercial agents, whole number 220
of these 40 were born abroad, of whom 81 have
been naturalized and l has not, and was born
der the flag of the U. States the rest 26) may have
been naturalized but of these the Department has
evidence. Sd: Employed in the United States
their Territories Governors Secretaries of
Territories Dispatch agents, whole number 10
of whom l9 were born in the United States. The
rest two of whom dispatch agents. were prob
ably so born, but of this the Department has no d
rect evidence The personae of the State Depart
ment has recently been increased by 5, ofare whom
natives and Of foreign birth.
In the Postoffice Department, D. c. there are the
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The Uaice,sazist General Coascntion.

PHILADELPHIA. September 81. The Universalist
General Convention, which met and adjourned yes
terday, proceeded to business this morning and
adopted the new constitution reported by the Com=
mttee, after striking out the provision requiring its
effect instead ofwhich it must be re affirmed by the
next general convention.
The slavery question was introduced by resolution
from the business committee, renewing opposition
to the sin of American slavery, and deporing the
violation of the Missouri Compromise 10y Congress
in the passage of the Nebraska BILL
Rev. Mr.. Flanders, of Baltimore, objected to the
first clause Of the slavery resolutions but because
mpoltic, as interfering with the Individual exertions
of Universalists in the South, and preventing the
spread of Universalists principles
\ spirited debate ensued, when the resolutions
were adopted.
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@SbE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FROM THE
GDSe1 Subscriber The LIST April last, negro by
the of ALBERT about 81 years old feet inches
head dark brown he was bought from jose sneed,
to make his way back to Halifax County Va will give
e above reward fer his apprehension and delivery for
- 4 ! s - - pas. B. BURT.
Holly SprinUs Wake N C. Sent & "a I039--Wtfs
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OF the above number there are s9 Americans and
ID adopted aliens. Among the latter, Sd assistant
postmaster general was born in Ireland, but came
to the United States when months old. One clerk,
born in England, resided 40 years in the United
States; another of Switzerland, resided ~ years in
America; third was born in England, but came
here months old, and is now SO years of age. G.
A. Schwazman, clerk, was born in Germany, came
here when 1 years ofage, and has served 10 years
in the American army. All the other clerks of for
eign birth have resided many years in America, and
some of them have served five years in the army
Annr Enr
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Success to the Standard, one of the best papers
ever read. a CHOCTAW DEMOCRAT.

49, For the Standard.
Mr. EDITOR. Allow me, through the medium Of
your valuable paper, to congratulate county up
on the election of R. q. Lewis, Esq., as Attorney for
the County, by the Court held during the present
week.
The selection is a-good one so far as the County
and State interests concerned, and shows dis
position truly commendaole, to encourage merit.
Mr.. Lewis is quite young man, bat possesses in
high degree all the requisites both of head and heart
to make superior officer. We predict for him
reputation County Attorney which will make him
the pride of his friends, and terror TO evil doers
Franklin Co. Sept 1851 Y A.
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TNJo CONTRACTORS.-SE PRoPoSALS
Il will received until Friday, the 18Th day of October
next, build Female College in Lonisburg n c. of the
following dimensions, to-wt The front building to be
feet with projection the 34x34 feet and the
whole to be hree above the basement. For spcch
cations apply the undersigned
49, Chm. of Committee
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Having given the number of native and foreign
born citizens holding Office under the general gov
ernment, IN the State and Interior, and Pos-ofice
departments now add the number of those en-
Ployed in the Treasury. leave out the Custom
House, because in regard to them local politics
are not made here but merely ratified and confirm
ed by the Secretary of the Treasury:
oe Amer. For Born
oflIce of the Secretary of the
Treasury, SO q
Office of the LIST Comptroller, IS
" I'D Comptroller, 10
~" 1st Auditor, % o
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ENIDEs WANrED.-I WILL GIVE THE HIGH
III EST prices Dry Green Hides in exchange
Leather goods at my Store al Chalk Level, Cumberland
County, n. c. A.. II. DEWAR.
Sept, %. 1s54.-Sszas. s-s-sss51zs 8S-6t.
@eR a REWARD FOR TIE THIEF WHO STOLE
GDA " one pair ff-f red and pair blue blankess M
~ - : = - B. D. SMITH
September I9 1854. - s6-dt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-15

Iisry persons, doubtless. exreo.ei to see the
.Jour5i1l much larger than it appears. Owned as il
is by Joint Stock Company. it is not established
for The purpose of making money and If it could
possibly have been made larger al 81 90 year. it
wouli have been done. But it is utterly out OF The
question TO print larger paper at that price, in
the Country where the lis of subscribers is neces-
sariy restricted TO a :ew hun Ire1s. \ city paner.
whose patrons numjcre by thousands and
where three four plpers n1n be printel with one
setting OF type. be Furnished a. low rate but
it is very evident this he done in CIeqrfield
The paper unon which the Jo4ra,' is printed is
nanufic, ,ured from straw by recently invented
process. and although regarded the hes. quality,
does not present as neat an appearence could
desire. We viii endeavoT hereafter to obtain rag
paper
We have procured large press and intend if
enterprise prove successful, to enlarge pa
per a. distant period
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Ne,-Gs'-a.

Both branches of the Connect, Legisla-
ture have passed resolutions condsatory OF
the Nebraska bill. The House Ied them
by IS yeas to 81 nays. The thfind fifth
resolutions are in the following aage:
.. Resolved, That we declIur fixe
purpose never to consent to the leDr actual
admission of slavery into the terry from
which ii was excluded by the actGS2). or
TO the admission of slIve-hol1ingtas from
my portion of the same.
o. resolved, That this Genera sssm5ly
hereby declares itself ready to coz ate with
other States, In any legal and cntutional
measures which the existing crisis Is con-
sequences shall demand for the Eryation,
Of our rights, and in defence Of lib
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TIE sale o. re Pubic Wo-l.s.


1t is rather amusing to read some Of the eaborte
arguments of the Democratic press. in favor of he
sale OF the pub,ic works, since Gov. Bger has
i.ned The Bill to which he driven by the Ii ye
vote it received in both branches of the Legisa-
ture and the unmstakabIe sentimensef the people.
4 few months ago, every locofoeo ''org an I'M he
State win but one or two exceptions, violentlyop-
posed the lsure; no. because as they aiega, i.
would create a 'gigantic monopoly bat beiuse
II was and is essentially whig measure-a pat OF
the whis creed, and urged upon thu Legslatur by
whig influence. But having discovered thst il
was also the of the people, and that gerry
atte1pt to prevaricl AMI get round it had falel,
they now turn the tables AMI having receive adj
iitonal light on the subject" enter into lczythy
and most convincing arguments in favor . the
bill, whi,h, during lis whole passage, they s. We
hementIy opposed
The -'zg;i .santic monopoly" that was to trush
down the interests of the old Keystone is fr-ot-
ten, rather the matter is got over by saying that
companies have 10 power over the of th peo-
pie And yet gular to say. that was tn great
AMI general objection male 20 all the bank uls to
which The Executive sanction was refused, caring
the las. session. Truly. may we reiterate te Old
saw -"consis s.ency, thou art jewell
organs did everything in their power agsns. the
bill, but, alas for their consistency Gov gBigler,
like other men. proved falIbe, and signed be very
bill wich during his whole public life, b strenu-
ousiy opposed, And nov, discovering tat they
were .iling the wrong track, they sIddeHly
veer round, anl admitting the great benefits to be
derived from the measure. attempt to slew that
tine expectation tbat Gov. Bgler would ioterfsse
YRS NOT 4 reasoa rXe oast"
Coy. Rs1er. although compelled to sign it, las
ways been opposed to the bill IEe opposeTit
when member of the Senate notwithstanding ne
measure carried by more 5I,,n tsrz4ty t4owskZ
Of majority of the people of the Commonwealth
HIS sentiments remained the same until the fst
annual assage, for ii rcterates them an, We rpst
honestly believe he is opposed 10 il yet thou gshe
gave il the executive approbaGor, 1el knowing
that il view of the approaching clec ion, he SfeI
not veto i. Sueh, however. is tie usual conSteQ
cy OF the Democracy to cry down mea5de be-
cause it would create "a gigantic monopoly and
then, discovering that course nOt TO pay" well
as they expected, back right out of their Isidon,
and support the measure monopoly and I
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4
Immediately before their adjourmentthe mem
bers of the Legislature were thrown inSa deiigh:
full state CT confusion By the announcefnt of The
sudden departure of one E-sEiei Sahe@, who
..slopea' with soma ten thousand dolrs in hi:
pocket-that trsre 10 have been the rarl of a
mum Der Of the members for certain R;foad le.is-
lation. Ezekiel was "lobby membe' profes-
sional borcr. and had. singuI2rly enou. succeed
e3 in ingratiating himself into the goeopinon of
Il certain company companies, wi employed
his services ana furnished the neces$ funds, 10
obtain the wishe for bill The net Is duly pas
ssI and about the time the iateersi members
were 10 ool,ag for their pr ,r;sites. e. took the
Sunday Ev,nin. train, anl '.S2opetf The dis lp-
pointed gentlcm q who had laid emsslves O.
pen to bribery ani soil their votesai rot in
their in,li ;na ;oa AZ Zekos abssorg. deconcy
o. -,pu is.1,e snoc = 70 eon;ea' the gaer from the
~ T.. 1t bocame the general iEle OF con
yerslzioa in al circles Of the cnpitalGkai asri5
7yas .gith the G1mes 0; y numborT prominent
nom oers o, 5,lo Le ;i5ia.ura. This simple ont
line o. pis.s n - :iss.ivo rlseai the details
os w.lieh ne abso,nts'y too 3is;usti ifor psbli5
prins We hope the matter viii bfIily investi-
y9tod and the parties n lio known at the iano-
cent may not sufsar sad tA&t the aty may re-
,o;ve. n -hc haads Of the people ii proper aad
just re,7ard.
These .-b1rars'' are curse to Ollie gislature
and should be lr;ven from the halil the Capital.
- the beginning Of every session : gather a
rouaI tie isles aal lobbos a swIoF poiticnl
v py-cs. seekin:; their unconscioi:.ms. They
Fare the too,s OF members si'l IN orsprrGps than
themselves, who seek ID ill tier pes with the
lishones. gains Of corrupt lc sisi oyrun, from
honest AMI transporting parties.
The evil in orler to b, curei "a be wholly
AMI totally erali;i.;l, By removing ON our Le-
gisiative Halls every one who will Spw himself |
to be bought and sold like a sheelthe market |
It is with the people themselves t5nish rem
edy.
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RDR RAgIg@ q 1oa no0nRnAnaa
spi il ele led will make OF the most efficient
rau.l Con 4 fssforcrs the hoa-.l has ever b Il y


ran:l Cor, 4 fssioncrs the boa-l has ever h II.
.Tud:, SsfYsE7, orr NOMINEES for the Supreme
Ben3f. is . profound lawye:. Of @ilc-spreal roPy-
.aeion enlarged experience. srd whose ability no
7re c,n hare he haaihool TO cal in question.
Such IS the tisket-sueh he mcn we hare pro-
ssnsei for our frages IL the comm; ccn.ss Pre-
sentcl too upon Pia fo@n Of Prinoiplss th1.
r.ust A. onoe meet thc cor, appreciation o. ey7Hry
rue lovcr OF lis country. The Supremacy of Tie
Consit1tioa-the greatest good to the largest nuli
hcr--tie preservation Of tn National UnioD-urif
vcTs,l Eaae eation-Reii ;;ous Liber:y-a Frofective
g1rif "a Just and equitable Ho'pesteai Law-thf
; &c Ct The Public Works ard opposition to the eF
sepsioa of Slavery OYER territory nos frea,-oo4-
r,se a platform Of principles upon which we 1In
march o. certain vc:ory 5ainst any o7positita
yea even a ssinss the humbus cry Of '-Deas2fz-
CO., and the spois Of Office. -