Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-08


Rev. DIR. BAIRD's LECTURE. On Tuesday evening
DIR. Baird delivered lecture in the Presbyterian
Church of this City, the state of Europe upon
which subject a long residence in Europe has made
him fully competent to speak. He divided the in
habtants of Europe into three distinct races, Gel
tic Tuetonic and Sclavonic,' each distinguished
from the other by marked diversity of language
and religion; he described the different forms of
government which prevail from the miniature sister
Republic of ST. Marine to the colossal Empires of
England and Russia; he alluded to the picturesqu
customs which have prevailed for centuries, and
points out the different classes of society the
hnent of Europe Having thus made his audience
acquainted with the principal nations, he proceeded
to describe their Rulers, and gave from his per-
sonal observation graphic description of the per-
sonal appearance, habits and characters of those
potentates who now sway the destinies of millions
of their fellow men. The Rev. gentleman related
some interesting anecdotes, which shew these Euro
pean Kings in more favorable light than we repub-
+licans accustomed to view them. DR.. Baird
concluded his interesting and instructive discourse
by announcing his intention, returning from
Chapel Hill to deliver two lectures, Monday and
Tuesday, in which he will describe the present state
of Russia and Turkey-the proceeds to be given for
the support of Foreign Missions.
WAYNE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting
of the Society," held on the 25th ult., Col. John C.
Slocumb delivered appropriate address, which
was listened to with much pleasure and deep atten
ton by every person present, and request made
for copy for publication.
After balloting for and receiving several members,
the following officers elected for the ensuing
year: VIM K. Lane, President; John G. Slocumb,
first Vice President, John G. Elliott, second Vice
President; John T. Kennedy, Recording Secretary;
and VIM. Robinson, Corresponding Secretary.
Mr.. CL1NGMAN's SPEECH. Mr.. Clingman spoke at
much length and with great ability on Tuesday last
in favor of the Nebraska bill. The Washington Cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun says he listen
ed to in profound silence, and his speech created
marked impression.
~ We invite the attention of our readers to the
valuable speech of Mr.. Benjamin, in columns to-
day. and the able article from the Fayetteville Caro-
lnian which follows it. Mr.. Benjamin is Wing.
TIE AMERICAN CoTToN PLANTER We have re-
ceved the April number of this periodical, publish
ed in Montgomery, Ala, and printed by j. II. & 7.
F. Martin, formerly of this City. 1t appears to l.
useful work of the kind.
a. Prof. Emmons was in this City on We'd
nesday last We learn he expects soon to visit the
Counties of Person and Orange.
~ The Wilmington journal comes to con-
sderably enlarged. We wish the enterprising pro-
pretors all success Persons interested in the trade
and business of Wilmington will find its reports of
markets full and valuable.
~ We learn that return tickets will be issued
at Weldon to persons who may wish to attend the
Democratic State Convention, for S 4.
INCREASE OF THE NAVY. The Senate, on Tuesday
last, passed the bill from the House authorizing the
construction Of six steam frigates, recommended
by Mr.. Dobbin.
; PETERsBURG TOBACCO INSPECTION. The Petersburg /
Inteligencer states that there have been inspected
in that city from the S1st September to the 31st of
March, 1905 hogsheads tobacco. For. the same Pc