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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

~ The Land Of Go1a,T" by Hihton'R Help
err Of North Carpns IS the title Of snail volume
for a copy of which We are indebted to MK-Furner.
This work purports to be reality against fiction ;"
TO give plain, clear, and impartial account of
California, its resources, and the prospect held out
to persons who think Of going there in search of
gold. We have read it with much interest. s
The we-k is dedicated to Hon. john NJ. Morehead,
of this State - ...-,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

When the Know Nothings were beaten in Vir-
eording to their newspapers They have tried the
secret ballot in four other States and the result is
disaster to their hopes. Desperate at the pros
pect they now seem to have resolEed-vide the
Louisville tragedy-that nobody shall hereafter vote
but themselves. fs'<EF
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

TIE FEVER AT NoRFoLK.-The American Organ,
published Washington, learns from Norfolk, that
the epidemic raging there is the 0onito prieto
or black yomit. Many persons apparently in full
health are taken suddenly while in the streets with
vomiting, and unless Immediately relieved, almost
invariably die. The old treatment for yellow fever
has no effect whatever The African or West India
treatment alone can save the patient.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

w We surrender much of our space to-day to
our correspondents, whose communications are al
ways welcome. ~ .
Our friends throughout the State will lay us un-l
der obligations by sending US, from time to time,
items of news, accounts of the crops and such in-
formation generally they may deem of interest to
their own communities or to the public
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

HEALTH OF R1cHMoND.-At meeting of citizens,
held at the Metropolitan Hall On Saturday after
was not single case of yellow fever, nor even a
symptom of any such disease existingin this city,
no citizen of Richmond had contracted fever, and
the city had scarcely ever before been healthy at
this season of the year '-.-.,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

. GIANT CoRN.-We are. assured that there is now
growing at the birthplace of the Hon. James Buch
anan, a few miles from Mercersburg in this county,
corn that has attained the extraordinary height Of
eighteen Jset.-Pennsy5oaaaaG paper. .......-
: Not such "giant corn as you suppose We have
seen corn in this vicinity tsoe',ty feet high.
Fan Car.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25
ALABAMA. ELECTIONS,

The Democratic victery in Alabama is overwhelm-
ing. Gov. Winstons majority viii not be less than
t~eIoe Thousand and the Legislature is Democratic
on joint ballot by nirty-oale majority. .,.-
The members of Congress are as follows Shorter
Dowdell, Houston, Cobb, and Harris, Democrats;
and Walker and Smith, K Ms.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.

LOUISVILLE, August 2O.-Ofhcal returns from %
counties in this State give Moorhead K. n,
6,541 majority for Governor. The five countiesre-
naming to be heard from gave Pierce about 800
majority. They are now reported to have given
Clark, DEM, 2 geo majority.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25
Wash. Union.

ABOLITION NEWSPAPERS THE SoUTH.-The
Fredericksburg Herald denounces withjust severity,
the Saturday Evening Post which has most ex
tensive circulation in the Southern States, on &C
count of its literary pretensions, and which has
Gently betrayed the confidence reposed in it by bitter
and unreIenting attacks upon the rights and prac-
tees of the South. We concur with the Herald in
the opinion that the abotionists have UNIDENTIFIED
the Post for any injury it might sustain at the South
from the appearance of such articles in its columns.
If Southern patronage be continued to that pa.
per after this demonstrations it will be offering pre-
MUM by the South for the destruction of its own in
situations.
!. Why should Southern men patronize these man.
moth literary journals in the North, whose tendency
in abolition and morals is often detestable to the
eluson Of their own excellent periodicals?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

- RAIN! RAN!-We re'stil visited with heavy
rains in this section We fear that the Germ, espe-
cialIy in the low grounds. may. be injured There
is reason too, for apprehending feshet in the Ro-
anoke, in which event the loss to the planters in
that quarter must be considerable.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

- ~Ex-PREsIDENT FnLMoRE.-The New York Tribune
learns that Mr. Fillmore is having the most brilliant
success in English society. His fine personal ap-
pearance and graceful and dignifed manners con-
tribute quite as much to this his political distinc
ton. Queen Victoria is alleged to have said that he
is the politest American she ever saw An manner
of Dukes and Earls are inviting him to their coun-
try seats-He is accompanied, as Private Secretary,
by Henry L. Davies, Esq, formerly counsel to the
corporation of New York. f-s"N' sg' s-F5sf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

PhEsfbENT PIERCE IN STAuNroN-On the arrival Of
the President and his suite in Stanton, Va, last
Thursday the Inequalities of the town were extend
ed them by the Mayor and Council Assplendid
dinner was prepared at the Virginia Hotel Of which
the visitors and nember Of citizens partook. After
dinner the President and Hon. James NJ. Mason
made speeches. Subsequently, they visited the In
sane Asylum and the Deaf and Dumb Institution.
expressing much pleasure at all they saw. On Fri
day morning, the President and Mrs. Pierce, Sena-
tor Mason, j. S. Barbour, Jr, and others left by
special train for the springs.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

John b. Manly, of Galveston, Texas, son of ex
Governor Manly, Of this State, we presume, was a
candidate of the American party, for the Legissa-
ture, but failed Of an election by small majority.
Hik Herald
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

: PUBIC TEMPERANcE MEBTING.-A public Temper
4ance meeting will be held at Temperance Hall on
Monday night next, the 9th inst, Some addresses
Will be delivered. The attendance of the ladies and
gentlemen of the City, and the public generally, is
respectfully invited.
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Raleigh, Aug. q, 1855.

M EGROES FOR SALE.---ON THE 18TH OF
September shall offer for sale the Court House,
Pttsboroug eight negroes belonging to the estate Of
Joshua tlfiams deceased consisting of men, boys and
girls on and two wears who purchase
them bond approved security will required bonds
bearing interest from date This sth of August 1855, by
WIEEfAM GRIFFIN, Esrcstor.
v Aug. 18th, 1855. H.
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tw- A Correspondent ofthe Washington Union,

- A Correspondent efthe Washington Union,
writing from " inington, says: i" The earnest zeal
with which winslow, Rufin, Branch Craige, Shaw,
Scales, and Cfingman advocated and expounded the
true doctrines of the constitutional right Of State
to regulate it's constituency and religious toler-
alton, will never be forgotten. AS evidence Of the
fact reference to the vote for the candidates elect
ed to the next Congress shows clear majority Of
six on eight thousand adverse to the dogmas of the
new movement. This is an increase of four thou
sand the vote received by the present guberna-
torial incumbent The Democracy throughout the
Union have ample cause of rejoicing over the great
victory achieved By their brethren of the Old North
State" "'-.~
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A PURIFIED PARTY.

1t s-indeed gratifying reflection, observes a CO.
temporary, that Sam Houston, Henry S. Foote, and
Jerry Clemens have taken refuge in that in6rmary
for unsound and broken down politcians-Know
Nothingsm. We might express similar gratifica-
ton for the taking of" in the same direction of
certain politicians nearer home.
The Democratic party was never as sound and as
pure as it is now. The Know Nothing medicine
has been of benefit to it. Its system has been re-
lieved of all impurites-its nerves are steady and
true, and its giant muscles have been hardened by
effort in the late contest What itlabored to do re-
Gently, it win accomplish with ease next August.
The present Democratic majority in this State is
composed of tried and true Democrats, and of high
minded, honorable Henry: Clay Wings. We have
lost it is true few who protested to be Democrats
but we have been twice compensated for this by
cessions from the t'hover of the Wing party"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

EsfrGctsJf0nt tile ClQ&'sSons Of tie Press.
The author into examination statistics of
California to ascertain her actual value country
pared with her cost He gives her full for her gold
examines her other resources agricultural and
and comes to the conclusion that spite of the
she has been pouring literally worlds lap
has yet paid for herself Much space devoted to the
question of her sovency and her prospects,
and the views advanced to novel residence of
three in California which the author has at differ
eat periods dwclt all its regious from San u
to the mines has given him right speak upon it. he
utters halfway opinion He positive statements
and copous IN his citations of facts bearing
There fair share of adventure this volume The author
all the lions of the Eureka State goes drinking
and gambling saloons of San Francesca and gives
describes it mnutey with Chinese Digger In
dans and all the mixed nations frequent new State
works at the mines both Northern and and gives
his experience, which, least very anus
ing and in short presents picture of the entire country
he it. We believe book destined attract at
tention There freshness aud about it which
removes 1t from the class of works of travel
Southern Quarterly Rs0ie,u.
aside from his experience, the advances
number OF statistics and general facts in proofs the
and in vndcaon of the severity of his allegations The
book very entertaining read with great in
terest by every body" BaEtinnose Sun.
The author aNorth Carolinan. He has written his
Dook IN very agreeable style and relates interesting
incidents" Baltimore Capper
well written and cannot be read but with Wonder
and amazement The work must have great sum-"
BdttlaH0re P0t1iOE
Mr. Helper supports his differences deductions bv
of facts and figures which stand in hold relief
when contaSted with the statements sometimes and
disc. AS design shortly give extended notice of
the book, we orbear comment at the present time
farther than to that have also resided for
in the golden State and know personally that of
the statements made in the books dismal they
briefly true. National AMERICAN.
lit is book of merit in point of ability and of value
IN It's Iacts ana truth1ulness. IpIchD10nd EcdDiler.
For sale by H. D. TURNER
= Raleigh, Aug. q, 1865. 1Os9-w4t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

W The Hon. George E. Badger qualified as q
Magistrate for the County of Wake at the August
Term, and took his seat on the Bench of the
Court.
The Hon. Thomas Rufin, Ex- Justice of the
Supreme Court of the State has been for time
a presiding Magistrate in the County Courts of AL
amance. - So, . 49,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

ELECTIONS TO TAKE PLACE The following is a
schedule of the elections which. are to take place
representatives. to Congress
California Tuesday, September 4, State officers.
Yermont-Tuesday, September A, State officers:
Maine-Monday, September 10, State officers.
Georga-Monday, October l, State officers and
eight representatives.
Pennsylvania-Tuesday, October 9, State officers.
Indiana-Tuesday, October 8, State officers.
'ohio-Tuesday, October, 9, State officers. = 4.
Lousiana-Monday, November 5, State officers
and four representatives.
Mississippi-Monday, November 5, State officers
and five representatives.
New York-Tuesday, November 6, State officers.
Wisconsin-Tuesday, November e. State officers.
Maryland "Wednesday, November 7, six repre-
sentatives.
assachusetts-Monday, November IL, State of.
ficcrs.
In Tennessee, Alabama, California, Indiana, Wis
consin and Pennsylvania, the legislatures in each
State elect one United States senator.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

SENs1BLE.-The Star Of this City, notwithstand-
ing the Popephobia which has SO seriously afflicted
it for some time past, has at least CLEAN Of meth
cd in its madness in its issue of the 21st inst,
wherein it acknowledges it's distrust of the K N.
majority in the next House of Representatives, but
appeals with confidence to the Democratic Senate.
Look to the Senate" is the emphatic language of
the STAR and we repeat it: Look to the Democratic
Senate and the Democratic President to thwart the
K n House of Representatives in their attempt to
override the Constitution the law and the civil and
religious rights of the people. Ay,- "look to the
Senate, !" for that is Democratic and national; but
look not to the House, for that is Know Nothing
and sectional. We congratulate the Star upon this
its single evidence of patriotism and nationality.
Well done, Mr. Star, and if you viii go on improv
ing we will soon writesyeu down a 81 Ga,axy.'s
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TIL E LAND OF GOLD!
s-- b e ality Versus Fict iOn!
RY HINTON u HEI DIED

Il VOL. u MO. 300 PAGES; NEATLY BOUND IN
II cloth; price 81 Published and for sale by the single
copy, dozen, hundred thousand by HENRY TAYLOR Sun
Iron B0itny Baltimore Sent free of postage on the re-
cept of dollar The usual discount the trade
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. California Unveiled
- d" 2. The Balance Sheet
{" 8. Society in California
Fl" 4. San Francisco
&" 5. San Francisco continued
" 6. San Francisco concluded
" z. The Chinese in California
" 8. Cursory Views,
90 8. Sunday in California,
'--'-" 10. Bear and Bull Fight,
GO IL. SACRAMENTO,
go. q" II. Yuba-The Miners Tent,
4" Ii. Stockton and Sonora,
IA Voyage to California via Cape Horn.
{" Is. Voyage from California via Nicaragua
" Is. My last Mining Adventure.
II. The Vigilance Committee, -
1s.~ Bodega, - - = -
; 10. The Digger Indians and Negroes,
60 Are you Going to California?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25

The freedom with which the Hindoo Abolition
editors talk of dissolution of the Union" and
their apparent desire that it should occur unless
they can be permitted to regulate the domestic con-
hensible because it is futile and ridiculous. They
talk as if all the troubles which would grow out of
a separation of the States would be between the
North and the South! Greatly to be deprecated as
that would be- the collisions at home would overtop
them in magnitude and lasting injury; for the demo-
cratic party at the North will never consent to
dissolution of this glorious Union such pretext
There are at least thirty thousand men in Connect-
cat, who would take up arms to defeat such dia-
bolical and suicidal scheme and the conflicts would
be among citizens of the same States and on their
own SOIL net on " Mason and Dixons line! =" It is
well enough to look all the probable consequences
of such an event in the face while talking so flip
PANTY of "Dissolution" There is no such word in
the Democratic vocabulary; andthe final estrange-
ment of the South, will be only the commencement
of untold evils at the North. - Nh. Register.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-25
A PROCLAMATION,

August 81, 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29
Denie'. Electro Magnetic p,..,cr,

an f.dtffndf cure for tHii.ls AND FEVER N
FouR HouRs
'I'HiS Novel and extraordinary remedy il unbeld
by the testimony Of some of the best names in
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas The proprie-
tor and inventor has, among thousands of others
tifcates from the following distinguished gentlemen
of Memphis, Tenn, the home Of the proprietor
Rev. 4. j.. Grace Col Smith p. Observation-Disclosures
Memphis Wing, Nm. L. iancey-editoro Of the Mem,
phis News, I. heefe, Nj. D.. Y A. Carr M D. r
Crockett lawyer, grandson Of Davy Crockett, Thos s.
Land, NJ. ID.
This wonderful Plaster does not pain blister of ex
corate. Wherever il has been introduced il has an
perceded all ether patent medicines for chills and
dripea 0unine out Of the market
Unlike Quinine, Arsenic and other deleta,;or.
drugs, TINS medicine makes quick radical and per-
feet cure and is not followed by train Of molade.
worse than the one removed 1t is perfectly harmless
ana can be used with perfect safety by all sexes and
ages aAu
The proprietor in introducing the H. M. p. in this
community leaves IL TO make its local here
oy ~ own merits aud superior claims on the public
AddressC z. d. Denie, Proprietor. Memphis. Tenn.
PRICE, 81. A liberal discount made 10 the trade.
cent by NAL, to ali parts Of the country.
Sole Wholesale and retail agent for Il eokpk.
H..H. AYRES
corner 90 ana MAID street oet2Adw
Clnn BOXES Glassware and Wind0v dix. II t.
nIiNuLD6' Dssg Store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29
WIN. MANNERS.

hiER AND SCouRER. On fifth street. one
Il door below Main, where he win renoyate and
make 70 appear as new, All kinds Of Ladies' and GEN
thWen apparel such as Grape, broscha cashmere
and wooden shaws, cashmere silk and merino dress
es, rugs, panoand table covers, window and damask
curtains, &c.
All OF the above, and every other article OF cloth
ins colored in any Of the fancy Or plain colors.
hope by close attention and knowledge Of nv bus
mess, 10 give general satisfaction.
nov 2Sddw6m VIM, MANNERS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29
Excelsior boot a shoe Wanufactory
THE LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS.
j. II. HARRIS a. co..

HAVING just opened a shop. in their old -
i business, on Third street Mt~eeu Main
and Johnson keokek. Iowa, respectfully ~
announce that they prepared to manu-
tacture the neatest and fashionable Boots and
Shoes that can he got up
Determined not to be excclled by any mapuf.o
turers IN the West they solicit share Of public pat
ronagc.
As We purchase direct from the importers. eur
stock IS always Of the latest fashion and best quail
y and n the lowest figures.
As we keep no Eastern slop work on hand we
warrant all eur ready made Boots and Shoes II the
same character those made 10 order
Call and leave your orders for a good lit War
ranted TO suit IN every particular
W. Repairing in the neatest and most sul,stan.
tial manner done ON short notice
J. 7 HARRIS & co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29

- t.,
INHlS Company, having entered upon a vigorous
l. prosecution If the Improvement Of the River
with the view of bringing il into at the earliest
possible moment, and being DESTROYS IF meeting as
lar as possible the generally expressed wishes III the
people Of the Dies Moines Valley hereby give notice
that their Land Office Will be opened. at this place
Al as early day as they procure the cxarnina-
iions requisite for atfxlng valuation upon them
In the meantime, applications will be received at
TINS office, from persons desiring To purchase which
VIII entltle them to preference at the Company :
valuation IN the order Of the receipt Of their appi-
cations. Applications should be made in the form
appe nded hereto.
Terms of sale will be for Prairie Land ten per
cent OF the purchase money down, and ten per cent
per year thereafter, with seini-annual iners M he
rate OF eight per cent per year on all sums uurafd
pom Timber Lands one fourth down and the ba j.
ance Ia nine equal annual insalm.nts with inter
est rs above. Payments can be made IN cash or in
bills of Banks in the State Of New York or in the
bonds If this Company at par
In the sale " these Lands preference will be given
70 actual settlers, ard annual improvements viii
b. required 10 be Nude.
The Lands now offered extend up the Des Moines
River as far a Section %, Township So Range %
West j. NJ
Flats Of the Lands can b. seen at this Office.
where any information be had by application
in person or by mail
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29

pY constant arrivals our stock Of Eastern Work
- will soon Be the finest and lasgest ever offered
in Keokuk. They selected with special reference
to the wants Of the retail trade, and will comprise
every variety imaginable. Tho prices will be such
AS will convince every that have fully adopt
ed the motto Of Quick Sales and Small Profits :"
N. b. The summer Goods now ON hand will he
closed out At COST.
Boot and Shoe Mandatory.
To the Ladies would say, call In md SEQ our
elegant styles of Booecs, Buskins and Slips of this
finest materials manufac ured ut our establish.
ment- which i'll point Of quality and durability We
will warrant 10 be equal to any in the west
Gentlemen will iind il 70 their interest TO call aud
examine stock of custom made work, If which
ample quantity will always be kept on hand and
only the best materials, and employ none
but the best worklnen they may rest assured Of a
good article. guaranteed to fl in all cases
\. b. All articles of our own manufacture war
ranted.
Sign of the Mammoth Shoe, corner building Main
and Third Streets.
August 81. ls55-dIw