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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-29
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NASH.

In pursuance of public notice, meeting of por
ton Of the Democrats Of Nash County, was held al
Nashville, in the Court House in Nash County, on
Tuesday the 21st of March, for the purpose of ap.
pointing Delegates to represent said County in the
State Convention, to be held in the city of Raleigh
on the 10Th day of April next. On motion of DR.
John II. Drake, the meeting organized by call
ing A. T. Bains to the Chair, who explained the
object of the meeting, in few appropriate remarks
when James Harrison requested to act as Sec
rotary -.- H.
On motion Of John Fl. Drake, Committee of five
appointed to draft Resolutions for the action OF
the meeting, when the following gentlemen were APP
pointed said Committee: DR.. John H. Drake, Jr.,
Col. Asae WICK John Braswell, John B. Rice and
VIM. w. Bodde, Esq. During the absence of the
committee Thomas Arlington, Esq, entertained the
meeting with appropriate and animated speech,
after which the committee returned and reported
the following Resolutions: ... d.
Resolred, That we approve of the Convention to
be held in the city of Raleigh the 10Th of April
next for the purpose of nominating suitable can
didate for the. office of Governor and having
the utmost confidence in the Democracy, that we
pledge ourselves to support the nominee of said
Rcsolred, That we rc-afirm cordial approba-
ton of the Resolutions adopted by the last National
and State Conventions.
Rcsolred, That David S. Reid is entitled to the
gratitude of the people of the State for the able and
faithful manner in which he has discharged the du-
ties as Governor of the State.
Resolred, That the policy persued by the Execu-
i've OF OnlCeu ileelS COTuiaI
proval. That we have reason to congratulate the
country in the election of Franklin Pierce to the
Presidency.
Resolced, That the Chair appoint twenty delegates
to represent this county in the approaching Conyen-
ton. ri -..- ---s
Under the last Resolution the chair appointed the
following gentlemen as Delegates, viz: Benjamin d.
Mann, William Mourning, Col. John c. Lindsey,
John E. Thorn, Henry G. Williams, Thomas j. A.
BRYANT William Pitts Alsey j. TAYLOR Ellen
Mecum, Bryant D. Rice, Kinchen Taylor, Hender-
son H. Williams Alfred Boyakin, Geo. N. Lewis.
Benjamin II. Sorsby, David Mcdaniel and John Bras
well.
On motion of DR.. John H. Drake, the Chairman
and Secretary, added to the list of delegates.
On motion of Benjamin d. Mann, the thanks of the
meeting was rendered to the Chairman and Secreta-
ny. On motion of Benjamin d. Mann, it was direc-
ted that the Secretary forward copy of the pro-
ceedngs of the meeting to the Editor of the North
Carolina Standard, with the request that the pro-
ceedng be published
JAMES HARRISON Secretary. ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-29

"Our humble opinion is that the acts of prudent
proprietor may sometimes conflict with the duties of
a faithful agents. we think we have authority
for saying, that the Public Lands only held IN
trust by the General Government, for certain purpo-
ses mentioned, and not to be used to build up one
portion of the Union at the expense of the other.
Salem Press.
The above extract from the Salem Press will give
the reader correct idea of the style in which the
wing presses discuss the subject of the public lands
We have any quantity of defamation over the pro-
digality of the Government in wasting the public
lands-anv quantity of complaint flor it really APP
pears to be nothing else) the prosperity of the
land States, who benefited we admit by our
land policy-any quantity of protestatons against
the injustice of building up the new States at the ex-
pense of the old. Do kind brerhren of the wing
press, give us change-do treat us to something
like argument on the subject. Show us how the
granting of alternate sections Of the pablo lands an
aid efralscays penetrating them, and dou6tang the
eaZate of the sections to the G0reTnnae
operate to build up the at the expense of the
old States It is vain to reply by pointing out the
immense benefit conferred by this system on the
new States. It is vain to point to the magnificent
results of the Illinois Central Railroad, and other SIM
liar works. You only prove thereby that the sys-s
tenn benefits the neao States You do not show that
it injuries the old States For it can be, and it has
been demonstrated that the system works no loss
but a gain to the General Government 1t, there
fore, works loss to the sereaGt States tchach that
Government represents, but is benefit to them.
Is it not little strange that Willard Filmore-a
lighted to honor--never once vetoed bill granting
alternate sections of the public lands in aid of rail-
roads )? If Mr.. Fillmore had believed that this sys-
tenn was prodigal wasting of the public property
and worked injustice to the old States, would he
have signed all these blllss Would not he citiel
zen of one of the old States, have demonstrated in
his annual messages to Congress against the injus
tice of the system? But though We find him re-
more than once change in our tariff I
system and return to the favorite wing scheme of
high protective tariff, he nsper once raised Asgoice
against the land policy Of the Government More
over, M Fillmore signed Identical bill grant
ing pubic lands an aid of TIE Illinois Central Rail-
road, against which we have heard so much wing Il
VIII some of our wing friends favor
is with an explanation of this remarkable fact?
Fayetteville Gor6liniaH.
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FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
Of az csssrqs supsri.tsaaeat e5 Common
North Carolina
I [coNcLuDED1 szs4sSs -
FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
10 HIS ExcELLEscr, DAVID s. REID,

tcoNcLuDED.l ss
To HIS ExcEIIEscr DAVID REID,
Gorcrnor ef 1e Of North Caroline S
The State already occupies other
Beaufort
the fullest and most carefully prepared while N other
compound of general outlines Of
universally used schools and heartily recon-
mend it ~ 3
TNE--PATEscE -
necessary growth development of great
power took six days to create and
common Schools of the German States Of Nassa
cuse the result OF the patent
years the places named have been o
and we could attain state Of things in ten
twenty years. would most people, too r
in knowledge system of Common Schools at all 80
Il is therefore very ourselves with these States IN
their present condition. thus draw conclusions unaoabe to our
ability good system Public Schools We doing vastly
the States did in the infancy OF their m
noubted glorious which those States
general education have finally reached should I'LL US with
hope nerve us energy patient continued efforts
Standing of Common Schools and surveying all
its parts advancing and gathering strengths and can see
where have been Earring machine
nv adjusted points fortified But aso vast deal
that vet life of activity steady and patient
effort Chief to speak, had to be cleared
and this consideration and the
fact that was necessary efforts to revive hopes
devoved responsibility and exertn of which few
have entertained full of these resron
bes; object of prayeru sociude with me- to
lead the end results that will make the
office blessing humanity have not confined myself to the
prescribed duties law fully prescribe all
the duties which such system They
must often suggested heart regulated by his minds
springs touch thousand things to do which
only be known to the public like the gro" ee
plant We plough and hoe and weed our corn
depend infinite variety little
generations which nature performs without
a. ,o 81 o.ns rb;.b would regard
~ hd h IN continual exnectaon and always looking and
xI for better tbinos lint thew must have PATIENCE and disposition
m with those having special charge of the
,,nt NOT
M hands Of the Chief Executive and wait the Developments
difficult proper
pery supported with time and to the smooth the joints
overhaul and and fit strengthen parts
srccrrn
The
do and progress of education among the
with resne schools and general intelligence was as follows to ui
No Colleges Universities
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At College . ........ 1853
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-29
900 WHoLESALE STOCK OF BOOTS
and shoes, for Spring 1854. BIZ.


NM III. ADDINGTONs& Co.., Norfolk, Va.
w WE would call attention of Merchants Eirginie
and North Carolina this immense stock of BOOTS,
SHOES, TRAVELLING TRUNKS, SVALTCES, CARPET
/ BAGS, de-. amounting to $l50,0e0.
1t of the because 1t embraces every
kind of Boots and Shoes that be found nthe United
States, and is the BEST selected stock in all Virginia
The goods made to order BY the best manufacturers
in this country expressly for OUR WHOLESALE TRADE
North Carolina than any wholesale stock of Boots
Shoes ordinarily found elsewhere. 80
Besides having better goods the ss made regular to-
avoid large quantity of small Sizes which great
evil the Merchant. universal complaint Our
has avoid this evil giving the
ufacture of stock of Boots and Shoes.
ky We prepared to sell These goodsa SHADE betr
Country Merchants therefore invited call look
~ Terms months credit
", H. ADDIEGTONz& CO,
s. March d 1854 Norfolk s, Y:
EHyOMBs, MONUMENTS, HEADsTONEs, sc.
IL THE having been North and purchas-
ed large assortment of Italian and American Marble for
Monnment loa6s, and Hedd-stones and Hearth, Paint
stones, Slabs for Soda Fgut Slabs, Move SCOTS
soIics the of citizens Of aleln
and the surrounding country He invites the citizens 10
call and see his tomb and and
send which will be attended toe
The has been business TINS place
His Marble walk from the State House,
at the South East Corner of the GRAVEYARD =.
The has the prices and has
no bssatien in saying be Tgrn on s.
8 r aleigh Sept g, 49, ~ - s
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DURE and No. qualities Of White Lead, in kegs Of
IL loo lbs. and % lbs, for sale by
Raleigh, March goth, 1854 ,1,4,o 81
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RAIr.eH, n G., Jan. u 1854
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4 A CKERMON.S PARMERST0NfS Yeast Powders
-NAa first rate and cheap article for sale by
HAYWOOD SCOTT
NORTH CAROLINA made Backing, superior
clo tors lofh
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23

Doc F,Gar.-The following story of
great dog fight which came oil once upon time,
is not slow" but it wants the ludic accom-
paniment of Gossiu's (the clowns) voice and
gesticuiation, to give its richest effect:
"Oh, pa, jst seed one of the worstest dog
fights ever was seen or hearn tell on in the
world. You there one great big black
dog with a white collar and brass ears, and one
little black green dog, who hadn't no man with
him. and as-''
Come. come, Simon, don't talk so fast, you
get everything mixed up; stop aud take breath
moment, and do not blow So"
Well, want tc tell you how one dog with
the white brass ears goton side OF the meetin'
house, and the other meetin' house gin yelp,
with the yaller dog no, no, mean one meetin
house with the yaler green ears got side of
the dog, and the other he-no, no. the white dog
with the yaller ears he gin yelp at the other
meetin' house. and the other the other dog, dog,
gin yelp. yelp, yelp-Oh dad, I'm Civ eout !;
there acasn't no dog at all -
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23

The WALTZ.-As many OF the retired matrOns
OF this city, unskllled in jeatic lore are doubt
less ignorant OF the movements and the figures
of this modest exhibition, | will endeavor to
give some account OF it, in order that they may
learn what odd capers their daughters some
times cut, when from under their guardian
wings. On signal being given by the music.
the gentleman seizes the lady by the wrist; the
lady, scornng TO be outdone in courtesy, very
politely takes the gentleman around the neck,
with resting his shoulder, to pre-
vent encroachment. Away then they 60. about.
and about, and about. About what, sir 2
About the room, madam, to be sure. The whole
economy OF this dance consists IN turning round
and round the room in certain measured step,
and it is only astonishing that this continued
revolution does not set all their heads swim
ming like top; but have been positively as
sured that it only occasions gentle sensation
which is marvellousy agreeable. In the course
OF this crcumnavlgation, the dancers, in order
to give the charm OF variety continually
changing their relative POSITIONS now the gen.
tleman, meaning no harm in the world, assure
you, madam. carelessly filings his arms around
the lady's neck, with an air of celestial impu-
dence; and anon, the lady. meaning as little
harm the gentleman takes him round the
waist with the most ingenious anguishment, to
the great delight of the numerous spectators and
amateurs, who generally form a ring, as the mob
10 dDoul puir vi dinaZoiS, HSntlnS. OF couple
OF mastitfs After continuing this divine inter-
change of arms, hands, ct cetera, for halfan hour
or SO. the lady begins to tire, and with eyes up
raised in the most bewlching languor, petitions
her partner for little more support. This is
always given without the least hesitation. The
lady leans gently on his shoulder; their arms
entwined in thousand seducing rnischievous
curves-dont be alarmed, madam-closer and
closer they approach each other, and in conclu-
eIn rfI hflnu xx.rfh ufIc
fatigue, the lady seems almost sinking into the
genteman's arms. and then well sir,
what then 2 Lord madam, how should know.
Washington Lving.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23
THE PACIFIC LOAN AND SECUKl-
TY RANK

MONEY WILL BE RECEIVED ON DE-
1Vl posit in sums of ten dollars and upwards.
for which certi6catet of deposte will be issued
bearing date the first fifteenth of the month
PAYABLE on demand, or at specified tiiEes, at the
option of the dcpositors. 1t payable on demand
they will be without interest, unless the money
remain deposite ona mouth, IN which case
they will draw interest OF one per cent ii month
but no interest for fractional parts of month.
If deposited for specified times certificates will
be issued bearing and a-half per cent. per
month interest for such time. Interest will cease
at maturity SO that if depositors desire To con-
tinue their deposits after their certificates fall
due, they must be presented for payment and
renewal; otherwise interest
The money deposited is used only in LOANS.
guaranteed by and in all cases amply Sc
cured by mortgages, State, County and City
Stocks, merchandise. and other safe collat,erals.
taken in the name of MARRIOTT & WHEEL
Err, trustees for depositors with Pacific Loan
and Security Bank"
A Register is kept at all times open to De-
positors for Inspection IN which appear their
names the number of certificates OF deposite
issued and the SECURITIES upon which the
money deposited has been placed. Depositors
thus not ouly have the personal security afforded
by all banks but in addition have the benefit of
the securities taken and guaranteed by us. and
the tnciliy of knowing what disposition has
been made OF their deposit.
FRED. MARRIOTT,
ALFRED WHEELER.
No. 90. Merchant street, Sau Francisco
Nov 1884
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23
RAILROAD HOUSE,

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
HNHIS HOUSE is NOW OPEN for the ac-
IL commodation of the travelling public. For
cleanliness mir aud comfort, it is not surpassed
on the Pacific. and one trial is sufficient guar
antee for continued patronage Attached to the
House are two RESTAURANTS 100 feet long,
extending from Commercial to Clay street and
will accommodate 200 persons al one time The
Floors and Tables are all marble. and every
thing TO correspond. and they have now the
most complete arrangements for Breakfast,
Lunch. Dinner and Tea in San Francisco. and
will be conducted upon the most liberal terms,
being confident that lberality secures patron
age
The Hotel part of the house is kept upon the
European plan. BARRIERS shops aud bath rooms
nttnched
Entrance To the Hotel or Restaurants. 81 Clay
street, and 4s Commercial, near Battery.
Nov. is. 1854.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23

ALLEGED VIOLATION OF A WOMAN BY MEDI-
uMs.-A few days ago married man named AL
exander Drummond appeared at the Essex Mar
ket Police Court, New York City, and made a
complaint before Justice Welsh against five in
dividuals for having violated the person of his
wife, Sarah Jane. while she was thrown into
state of insensibiity by these parties, whom he
believed to be spiritual mediums. He states
that the evening of the 4th instant FIVE men
called at his honre, No 2Sl Third street, in the
character of spiritualsts, and commenced their
operations by throwing the complainant and his
wife in drowsy rather an unconscious state,
which effected, they proceeded, each of them,
he says to violate the person of his wife, she be-
ing unable from their fendish acts to make any
exertion whatever TO cry out against the gross
outrage. The statement of the complainant is
corroborated by two men, named John McMan
and Mr.. Barnes, who informed OF what occurred
at his house.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23

UNITED STATES WAR VESSELS PREPARING FOR
SEA.-A few days ago the Commandant of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard was directed to get the
United States sloop-of-war jamestown ready for
sea Immediately. Her destination, of course,
has not been divulged to the public.
Yesterday afternoon found, at the Brook
lyn Navy Yard. about one hnndred and fifty me-
chanics at work upon the United States frigate
Congress, fitting her for with all possible dis
patch. Her rigging and hull were literally
crowded with woikmen. 1t was understood
that the Congress had been laid up for the win
ter This change of purpose would naturally
lead TO some speculation. We observed also
the work on the Sabine had been quickened by
the addition OF number of men, and every et-
fort is making to get her ready for with the
utmost dispatch
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23
Squeezing Hands

To those who can only be girers OF happiness,
authentic experience, communicated by the re-
ceirers. is naturally interesting; and therefore
we have great pleasure in laying before the
''squeezers" among our readers, the following
confession as to the emotion of the squeezed "
being the confession of young lady:
What immense difference it makes ,cho
squeezes ones hand A lady may twine her
arm around your waist, press a kiss on your
brow, or, holding your hand in hers, toy with
your hands 10 her hearts content, but you are
perfectly calm and collected, aud experience no
unusual sentiment, either disagreeable or other
wise. Perchance gentleman whom You dis
like, or feel but slightly acquainted with, ven
lures to press our hand; you snatch il quickly
away. the indignant blood mounts TO your fore
head, and with flashing eyes you wonder how
the .impudent fellow dares to do such thing
Rather antiquated specimen of humanity
squeezes your hand you feel mortified for
yourself and him; mortified that man of his
years should make such fool of himself; that
he Can think you really like such nonsense and
above ALL that he believes it possible that you
can like him vexed at what he had DONE and
determined that an opportunity shall never be
offered him of doing so again.
You place your hand confidently in that of an
accepted acknowed eed lover: you are not ex-
cited or confused; you have ceased blushing
CoHtiHuduy III nis presence, you experience a
feeling of quiet happiness, a little heavenupon-
earth SOFT OF feeling" you are perfectly content
ed with everything in this terrestrial world, es-
pecially your lover and yourself; and yet wihal,
it is foolish feeling. as you sit with his arm
twined around you; that manly FORM which is
to guard and support you through life; soft,
rosy, happy tint suffnses your face your hand
is clasped in his. All it is blissful, foolish
feeling! But let whom you like very
much-not an accepted lover, but one who may
perhaps, be one Of .hese days-genily inclose
your hand in his own, what strange, wild, joy
ful, painful feeling thrills through you The
hot blood leaps, dancing, tumbling through yonr
veins, rushes to your temples, tingles at your
fingers ends Your heart goes bump, bump
surely, you think, he must hear it throbbing
For the life of you, you cannot speak After let
ting your hand remain in his just long enough
to show that you not offended, you gently
withdraw it; but, perchance, if it is taken again.
after faint don't do 50, which is accompa-
nied with downcast eyes and bushing cheeks,
you let the little hand, this first bright earnest
of other things to come, thrilling and burning
with this new exstatic emption, remain, all trem-
bling, in its restins-place.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-23

SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE.-A man by the name
of r. S Blackman, of Painesville, N. Y, and
young lady by the name of Julia Hurlbut, were
spiritually married on Sunday, Oct. Is. The
ceremony consisted of matrimonial declarations
made by themselves in the presence of friends
about so being present. The services consisted
of the following poetical announcement: Have
you seen the morning sunbeam kiss the opening
blossom? Thus did our spirits meet and greet
at the first interview; and as the invisible ele-
ments of nature unite and blend in one harmo-
nious impulse so our spirits atfinitIzed into
one accordant living force. Whoever are thus
united by the eternal laws of affinity, nausht has
authority to seperate. We thus introduce our,
selves unto YOU in the relation of husband and
wife IN o. Delta.