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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-31

The Fayetteville Argus denies fat footedly, that
Gen. Dockery at Carthage, on the 18th inst, in re-
Spouse to a question put to him by Mr.. Bragg, ad-
mtted that there probability of getting any
portion of the public lands for North Carolina. The
argus denies the charge, and calls for the proof
Wilmington Herald.
There be no doubt that Gen. Dockery made
the admission referred to. Mr.. Bragg himself says,
in his letter of the goth instant that Gen. d. admit
ted in the County of Moore, that it is improbable
shall get the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands" So Gen. Dockery has been advocating the
expenditure of millions for internal improvements
the ground that shall be largely aided in rails
ing these millions by the General Government; and
now he admits that it is probable we shall receive
no such aid What craftsmanship is that! What
can the people expect if they entrust the admins
tration of their affairs to such politician? Can
they depend on him? Can they be certain that ne
will not find himself mistaken in other impor-
tant respect?
eaY- The Hon. D. NJ. Barrnger, late Minister to
Spain passed through this City on Saturday, ON his
way to his home in Cabarrus Mr.. Barringer was
greeted by many friends while here. He enjoys the
satisfaction of knowing that he acquitted himself
while abroad most acceptably to men OF all parties
The Hon. A. v. Brown, Judge Nicholson, OF the
Washington Union, Hon. Mr. Smith, and Hon. VIM.
H. Polk, of Tennessee were also here on Saturday,
on their way to Commencement at Chapel Hill
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-31
MARRIED.

In Person County the 4th nst at The residence
OF John w. Hunt, bysNm. II. Lawson ESQ., Hamilton
Hester Esq of Granyi to Mrs. Sarah II HhitmoFe Of
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FOR GOVERNOR:
THO NJ AS B RIA 6 6 ;
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
namocratic Republican Ticket for Wake.

~ The last Greensborough Patriot says, Gen.
Dockcry has made the following appointments, at
rbicb Mr.. Bragg will meet him:
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AxFoRD FEMALE AcApEMY.-The ezami.

OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY.-The exami-
" nation of the pupils of thus institution viii tnke place
the Sth and 9Th of June On the evening of the Sth
concert ofmusc will be given in the Academy building BY
the young ladies of the School On the sh Address
Church.
The next session will commence the Ord of July and
close ON the last Friday in November and commo-
do's building will be completed and ready reception
OF pupils at the commencement of the next term, aordng
extensive and better accommodations than here
tofore Parents and Guardians again reminded of tho
Importance TO the pupils that they be present the
beginning of the session, in order ia take their places
regular classes.
SAMUEL L. VENABLE, Principal
Oxford. 20.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-31

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT. On Wednesday last
little before DARK Che steamer Fanny Lutterloh came
in contact with the GOV. Graham about thirty miles
below Fayetteville, and badly injured in her
side timbers that she almost Immediately sunk.
more, board at the time, some of whom were
ladies and children They were all rescued how
ever without injury, except Mrs. John Smith of this
county, who weregret to say, severely injured,
he: shoulder being dslocated in. drawing her from
the water. There was but very little freight the
Fanny and the loss from that source is but slight
Some of the baggage of the passengers 1eated off
Graham was not injured. NzE. Car.
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NRANKLINTON INSTITUTE, Franklin sCoun.
Ill ty, N. CD. S. RICHARDSON A. NJ, PRINCIPAL Of
the the. Male Department R. J. TAYLOR, Assistants.
Miss d. Stone. Associate Principal Miss HI. L. Shryock
Miss +. w. Great, Assistants
The Fall term will commence the Monday July
For Circular containing particulars address
~ of the Board of Trustees,
sE..A. CRUDuP.
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" AYNE INSTITUTE AND NORMAL
w COLl1EGE.-The next session will commence on
the first Monday in July and clos the last Friday
vember Students will be charged from time entering
to the close of the Session No abatement tuition fees will
be allowed except of protracted sickness the
option of the Principal 1850 -
WIN. ROBINSON.
Godsboro, May 80 1854. 56--5t
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Hunters Land Bill.

Hunters Land Bill by which the principle
and policy of the States Rights party arc
surrendered, seems TO meet the cold shout
der Of the independent Democratic press of
the State. In the East, the Richmond Ex-
.miner, South-Side Democrat, and Aiexan-
ana Sentinel, .three Of the ablest papers in
that section, have taken bold ground a
gainst the palpable betrayal by Mr.. Hum
ter Of the States Right party of the State,
and Of the Union. In the Valley the Alb
ingdon Democrat, and the Winchester Vir-
ginian, two well edited papers, have also
denounced the reputation Of a, cardinal
principle Of Democratic faith, for the sake
OF securing union with Northwestern
Democrats. In fact, the Democratic party
Of Virginia are not yet prepared 10 bow
the knee TO Baal-not yet prepared at one
fell swoop. to clear away the great land
marks Of the Democratic party, and affili-
ate with land jobbers and land pirates, in a
crusade against the Constitution, and the
only policy compatible with Reprcsen-
tative Democracy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
RQhhad.

Col. Fayette McMullen, member of
Congress from this State, was robbed of a.
bout 81 800, on Monday evening, on the
Fredericksburg train. An individual i'm.
plicated in the theft has been arrested, but
none Of the money was recovered. It ap.
pears that the colonel was in hand car,
twelve miles from Richmond, and that un-
expectedly "a freight train was met, too late
to prevent collision. To save himself hr
iuuped out, leaving behind his carpet-bag
containing the money. The collision &C.
tasioned no serious damage, and after the
excitement. on looking for for the carpet
bag, it was missing. but soon found short
distance from the track, cut open, and the
money gone. 1t is supposed the collision
forced it open, and that the money was in
stantly picked up by the thief. The man
arrested had $50 Of it in his possession,
aud says it was given to him by another
man.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Next Governor.

Several papers in the State have announ-
ced their opposition to the assembling Of
the Convention TO nominate candidate
for Governor this fall On..the other hand
about three fourths Of the Democratic pa
pers of the State are in favor ii. We trust
the wishes Of the majority will prevail, land
that the Convention will assemble in this
place on the Sd Of October, or Charlottes-
vile Oh the 10th Of October. We can see
no good to grow out OF a postponemept OF
the Convention until next Spring. The
result will be that the triggers will be set,
and schemes put on foot with view to
packing" the Convention for the purposes
Of electioneering candidates. Now we are
opposed to anything like trickery in mat
tiers of this kind. We want the people to
assemble and through their delegated rep.
resentatives, express their first wishes in
regard to the aspirants. Thus, and thus
only can harmonious and impartial action
be effected. We trust the proposition will
be earnestly responded to by the press o.
the State, and that the Convention will be
held this fall.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Sudden Death.

We were panied to learn Of The death
of Mr.. A. Venable, Jailor of Augusta co
He died on Tuesday evening last, of chol-
era morbus, after an illness Of four or five
days, in Montgomery county, wither he
had gone, in company with his neice, to
visit some friends. He left his home in
this place in fine health and spirits, to en-
joy the pleasure ola short sojourn with re-
latives; but scarcely had he, reached his
destination before he was taken with the
disease which 80 suddenly terminated his
earthly existence. His wife did not reach
him in time to see him die. although
she left here Immediately on hearing oil
his illness. Mr.. V. was an esteemed citi-
zen, kind husband, and warm friend
He leaves wife and numerous friends to
mourn their loss,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
The Veto.

Wherever there IS Democrat (says the
Richmond Examiner) left in the country
capable of relishlng stout and manly blow
struck for the once honored principles Of
the party, there will be hearty and Joy
full exclamation--awell done, good and
faithful servant General Pierce S
frank, straightforward, downing ht message,
vetoing the River and Harbor Bill.
Here was no palaver about Excepting
the party together the middle ground
of compromise" "the best we could do
under. the circumstances p "the only
means Of uniting all branches of the De-
moeracy; ".hey would have the Law
any how" end wretched special pleading
like that. The language Of the Message
is, the Bill is unconstitutional. aud ye.e
i. for that. What Democrat canpot de.
fend this veto7 What editor. speak, a
voter will not feel the spirit of ,,,e o,d.,
time animate his heart, whe,, This homes
veto lie assailed, and whe,, called to defen,
the psrty's chief, .pon the broad prinei
pies Of R.puS..ieanism, announced by i,
sages and conventions, and engraved, a.
With steel IN marble, upon the affairs o
Democracy
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Cardinal Points of Democratic Faith

OA4~ss
1. States Rights, as containing the doc
irine Of popular sovereignty. and exempli-
fed in those measures which leave the
people Of the State or Territory 10 control
their own institutions and to enact their
own laws.
Q. Opposition to sectionalspoli,ics Of ev-
cry name and nature. whether Aboit;on-
ism or Freesoilism but for the maintain
ance Of the Union OF the States, upon the
broad basis of the Constitution.
3. A defence of religious freedom. as
laid down in the Constitution, and protec-
ton to all who are ready 70 become citi-
zens Of this country, and who. while they
escape from the despotism Of the Old
World. embrace and defend the freedom OF
our institutions.
4. Opposition to all sumptuary lave.
which invade the rights of property, cur
tail personal liberty, and obstruct the pro-
gress of society in its work Of moi al eleva-
ton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Hon. Iohn. Latohar.

We are glad to see and hear Of the warm
feeling of friendship which exists all over
the State for the representative from this
District in Congress. There appears TO be
general expression Of admiration for the
fearless and 'dauntlcss course he has pur-
sued, and the service he has done the coun-
try. Truly he is entitled to the praise Of
"well done good and faithful servant. =
Many are anxious that he shall be the
nominee Of the Democratic Gubernatorial
Convention. Indeed, some 60 So far as TO
say, that he is the only man with whom
We can bea. The Wings, under their new
colors. This we believe TO be mistake.
He may be the only man who can beat
them badly, but there are plenty who could
be elected. Mr.. Leteher deserves well of
the people of the State, aud no position
they could award him would be bev ohd his
deserts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Four Children at one Birth,

We learn from friend that III re wife Of
Mr.. RUFUS Nj. Markwood, Zone Of our sub
scribers,) living near New Hope, gave
birth TO four children at one time, one day
last week--three boys and one girl. Tvo
Of them lived about five minutes an i two
about half an hour. There was hall ,hou,
between each birth. All were well form.
cd, and their aggregate Weight was abou,
8 lbs. We understand that Mr.. M. has
been married abort three years, and these
were hS frst.children. This statement
saeild be posted up in the Virginia Hotel
for the benefit and encouragement OF some
of the boarders,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Westminster Review.

The July number of this quarterly has
come to hand, after an unusual ABSENCE
Its contents are: Cardinal Wolsey; The
Beard The Civil Service; Parody; The
The Russo European Embodiment; Wy
chlIe and his Times; Comte's Positive Phi.
iosophy; The Fact and Principle of Chris.
tianity; Contemporary Literature.
We have not had time to examine close.
~ tie entire contents, but have hurriedly
glanced at the very interesting historical
discussion Of the Beard. We may, when
at leisure, allude more particularly to this
article. Price Of the Review SIS year
Address Leonard Scott & Co., 10 Fulton
street, New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
A Model of a Husband.

The following incident possesses interest not
only as an uncommon instance Of sagacny, but
as containing moral which many husbands
might profit by
Our attention was attracted few days since
while at the house of Henry A. Wilds, Esq :,
in the lower part Of this county, by most re.
markable display on the par, of chicken cock
We observed him leading about, and taking care
Of flock of young Guinea fowls, but though,
it merely accidental, and supposed their natural
guardian to be near By; on a closer inspection
however, we discovered this gallant cock to be
their sole protector, and most careful and kind
one he was. The thing seemed SO uncommon
aud curious that we made inquiries about ii, and
were told that those young Gnineas had been
Matched by hen, who took care Of them until a
week or two since, when her affections were
weaned from them, and won by their present
protector. The cock, no doubt, demonstrated
against such an unnatural proceeding, but failing
10 bring the hen back 10 her sense of duty, he
actually left his roost in the locust Tree and spen,
his nights on the ground under the porch, hover
ing the brood under his wings. During the day
he led his little family about, showing all The
care and jealousy of hen, never eating until
they were supplied. and answering promptly a
cry Of distress from any one Of them. 1t was
really amusing TO see his anxiety when other
broods came near, and the dexteritv with which
he separated :hem when they mingled 18th his
and the promptness with which he avenged an
injury done them. Sleeping upon the cold
ground was very uncomfortable, SO our hero US.
ed every means in his power TO get the little
! family to join him in bis roost upon the locust
tree. For more than week did he, night after
night, try to gel them up, without success, n
flew up first on the fence and then on th, 49,,
calling to them TO follow, but thew " .,,., 'o ~
strong enough, poor things, to fly so t,,oh Sow Nv
of the stronges, did at last folio. .,, s ,1
thefe was the poor little We n',., uo. .n ~
e ano,he, n;ab, WIS an. CT do 10 leave him, $
went IN mil Ill " ..snt under the porch tn
and now ha eli. .'ere able TO reach the roos
nns side :, with long row Of them o
o,h s - Ind their failhless mother on Ii
o'ne' .ibingdon Dem.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
A Parallel.

There is striking parallel between the
action of the opponents Of Democracy now,
ans the opponents Of Democracy in the
days of the Hartford Convention. This
parallel is remarked upon by the Vermont
Patriot in the following truthful terms:
The Hartford Convention was called,
among other things, ito check the en-
croachmen,s Of the slave power" which
il was said the purchase Of Louisiana was
Intended to advance, and which Mr.. JEFF
lerson and the Democratic party were &C
cused Of secretly aiding. And this was to
be done by the formatioa Of a.grand Sec
TIoNAL NORTHERN PARRY, whose object
was treason to the States and dissolution
of the Union. The Northern men who
favored the Convention denounced their
Southern party friends and cutting loose
from them, attempted magnificent coali-
ton OF all parties to carry out their treas
enable schemes, under the specious pretext
of checking The adrance of The sldre pouer,
and meeting the orerwhelming influence o,
the South in our national councils. What
is the difference between the origin, the
objects, and the pretext of the OLD and the
NEW Federal parties? NONE AT ALL
Now, as then, disappointed office seekers
and broken down party hacks are the
leaders; traitors, tories, fanatics, infdels,
atheists, the tools; the pretext, the slave
power and the influence of the South a
sectional party the instrument; and dis.
solution of the Union the object The
instincts Of the men, the materials. the
tools, the pretext and the object are iden.
ticaIly the same.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Increase of Travail

The travel by the c. Railroad through
this place. during the past week, Las been
very heavy. Gu Wednesday, five passen-
ger cars come in. all filled. A number of
distinguished men have registered at the
different Hotels; among them Judge Baily,
Of Aeeomac. Hons. VIM. Smith, J. Letch.
er, and S. F. Leake, of Va, and numeron
Senators and Congressman from other States
en- route for the Springs. Among the dis
tinguished visitors. we noticed Capt. Ben
McCulloch of Texas Ranger notore,y.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Nebraska.-Town Sites.

The Omaha Arrow is the name of a
new paper proposed to published at Oma-
ba City, in Nebraska territ, nearly oppo-
site Council Bluff city. A town has re-
Gently been laid off there. 1t is said to De
very eligible site, and preparations are
going on for extensive improvements
The friends of Omaha City are urging its
claims for the future capital Of the terri
tory.
Relly;eu, situated on the Missouri river,
about two miles above St. Mary and six
above the mouth Of the Big Platte is an
ether rival town for the capital of Ne
braska. 1t is admirably located for city,
with rock bank, high commanding bluff,
running back on the most beautiful undu-
lating table lands the eye ever rested On.
The Indian agency is located here, u. also
the mission.
Fort Kearnsy, or Nebraska City is a
fine location, with permanent banks. |,
presents a fine view to the river, and is
just above the line dividing Missouri and
Iowa. There are already a uu,nt.yr of .et
tiers there and Improvements. goin. az. --
A sale Of lots has taken Mace. Th;s j,
bound TO be consld.. cradle place. ",
were highly deligb'. led with It's pieturesou,
and beautiful appearance, on our recen
trip up the r,ver.
oh ,he Nebraska side Of the Missouri
r,S .neie are many beautiful town sites
lie bluffs are of picturesque and boil
character presenting some Of the mos
majestic scenery the eye eyer rested upor
s,ory's Landing. 'heiwcen the two Ne
(. mahas, in the Half,Breed country, is
e lovely town site. Here town must {
necessity be built up. The landing is Q
= good as anywhere on the river, rock
= shore, with general ascent back frol
the river. Here, too, must be the mai
n landing fol all the country back Of it fa
Q many miles. Mr.. Story lives there an
keeps good ferry. He is liberal gen
tleman, and will at the proper time civ
great inducements for mechanics and me
4 of capital to come in there. Towns a,
: springing up back Of il that must trade t
: this point. The Nemaha country is III
n surpassed IN fertility of soil-and aon
the Great Nemaha there is plenty of tin
bsr. There is timber on many of tn
> small streams that empty into il.
D We win hereafter give more minut
description of the country along the riycl
+. Suffice it to say for the pres tnt, III
8 country is magnificent and the scene
? ny romantic and beautiful, and in our opin
ion unsurpassed.--&. Joseph tMo.l Gs:
cite.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Refreshing Rains,

During the past week we have had
several very refreshing rains. On Thurs
day night, very heavy rain fell About
twelve o'clock at night we were startled
by clap of thunder, accompanied by a
vivid flash Of lightning which apparently
struck in the immediate vicinity of the
residence Of the junior editor. On ex-
aiming in the morning. we found that a
large locus, tree standing in the enclosure
of the Catholic church, had been struck
about 10 feet from the ground, and riven
in twain, the whole tree being torn to the
ground.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
Deplor able Accident.

An accident Of deplorable nature, oc.
Cured few days ago, near the meadow.
IN Bedford. The wife of Mr. Sausvcl j.
Iinsley, q very respectable citizen of She
County, in getting up at night. to get, a,
was supposed, drink of water. EN down
pair of steps, leading from her sleeping
apartment into cellar beneath, tive ia
causing instant death. Tler neck it is
thought was either broke or dislscated,
and she was otherwise much injured BY
the fall. Mr.. Tinsley was absent at the
time, attending Court, and there was no
one in the room with her but a little
daug hteI, who waking up aud perceiying
that her mother was absent, went 10 the
room above. where an cider sister slept,
awakiag her up informed her that hel
mother was gone. 4 search was then
made, and Mrs. Tinsley Sound lying ssead
at the foot Of the stairs. She was. we
learn, an estImahe lady, and her uns;nely
death is much regretted by all those he
knew her.-Lynch. Rep.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14

o. When States-Rights statesman o.
Distinction advances any doctrine, or re.
commends any measure, men who are ac.
customtd TO respect his opinions naturally
conclude that all is right. aud feel that il
would be eaptious or prcsumptuous to Oh.
Ject. They are thus swept away by the
force Of authority. This it is that makes
errors in leaders SO dangerous. Our reerr,
that Mr.. Hunter, in whom we are SO ac-
customed to eonfide, has offered Home
stead bill is greatly increased when we sec
democratic papers ralying around his
proposition, and not merely accepting it,
but jas'Dying it, in many instances, by
the very arguments which they combatted
so warmly whsn stated by the advocates
OF the original Homestead bill. Bat il is
said that Mr.. Hunters scheme is a com
promise. We thought people had wearied
OF that term. 1t is much safer to stick TO
principle and while we may sometimes
cequ,esce in compromise Of principle, we
do not see how one can be hasty in offer
ing it. If the Hunter substitute is to be
passed, and even if we ought to allow or
assist it to pass, for fear Of greater evils,
still we wish some other hand had pressed
the noxious cup to our lips Virg.. Scnsi-
mel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-14
UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF CoNoREss.-

UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF CoNaREss.-
Among the unfinished business Of the ses.
sion may be named the following:
The homestead bill, with the Senate
amendments; the Texas debt bill from the
Senate the Senate bill to provide payment
for French spoliations prior TO 1900; the
ocean mail steamer bill, with the amend
ment Of the House; the bill establishing a
mail line to Shanghai by way Of the Sand
witch Islands; the bill establishing the
Ramsay mail route from New Orleans by
way of Vera Cruz to Acapulco; the bill to
provide weekly mail to California: bill
to increase the rates of postage; Senate
bill to provide payment to revolutionary
officers or their legal representative; bill
to extend the benefits Of the bounty land
system to the officers and soldiers, seamen,
&C., of the war of 1912; and all the rail.
road bills embracing grants OF land. The
army and navy reform bills are also among
the subjects Of importance land over. Mr..
Benefits land bill. granting lands equally
to the several States to aid in the construc-
tons OF railroads aud for the support Of
schools was postposed, on his motion. 10
the third Tuesday in December next.
The Pacific railroad bill, it will BE- re.
membered, was postponed, on the motion
of its friends, to some day in December
next. to allow time for full report upon
the surveys and estimates.
The committees have yet before them
many private claims and subjects Of inqui-
~.