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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25
TO PORK PACKERS
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

900 Sacks Dairy Satin store andforssleby
DALzELL AZ BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

1t ia said that the tree upon which May
berry was hung at GAINESVILLE was cut down
the next day, aud speedily divided into small
pieces by an eager crowd, who felt u NOR
bid desire to possess momento oil the fear
full deed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

No FLA l"o story Brick Hba.e, Ca,p-,siH.
fisuB and Eighth Streets oG the blgr-.ssfo y
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
THE CROPS,

We make the following extract from letter of
late date, from highly intelligent planter the
Roanoke:
"The crops in this section of the Roanoke are
not so good as under the circumstances might be
hoped. The chinch bug. in the early stages of the
wheat crop, did it serious injury, and the yield is
very materially affected. The crop has not
capped the blighting effects of their visitation.
Where the land was not very rich, or well and
marked Upon the whole, we shall make an aver
age crop of grain. The tobacco is just now in that
state that continuation of the rains must eectual
ly ruin. The "spot " is making its appearance in
many localities.
The health of the country has never been better
at this season. I reside Immediately upon the
Roanoke, and have had no case of onr usual autum-
nal fevers. The growth of vegetation is forest.ke
and if the "miasmatic" theories be correct we all
shall be swept away this fall"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

A MARTYR TO DUrY-Mr. James b. Finch, the
Foreman of the Norfolk Argus Office, died of yellow
fever at the residence of his brother in Petersburg
on Tuesday last. Mr.. Finch remained at his post
for weeks, and with his own hands performed near
ly all the work necessary in publishing the Argus
at the same time giving what attention he could to
the sick and dying around him. No appeal of rela-
tives, no entreaty of friends, no consideration of
self could induce him to abandon what he conceiv-
ed to be his duty; but at length, finding that his
services could be of no further avail, As all the pa
pers in the two Cities had suspended, all hands
being sick but himself and several Of the Editors
Dead he yielded to the tears of his wife, and left for
Petersburg. He arrived there in good health, was
seized in day or two with the dread fever and
died on Tuesday last, as stated. Peace to his
names" adds the Express, " for gallant and noble
soul has cone to it, high rewsrd.a- ssi Z. g,.s5
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

TIE MoBs AND TIE RIors.-A True STATEMENT OF
TIE FAcTs.-It SO happened, that on the evening Of
the eventful day when John Riddick arrived at Ze-
vely's Hotel, (where he always puts up when in
Salem,) and was welcomed and treated with the u.s.
ual civilty due an acquaintance and guest party.
by invitation, visited Waughtown with the Salem
cannon, to fire salutes in honor victory achiev
ed by Col. Puryear in the late Congressional cam
lie street, tarried few minutes, in the middle Of
the street. in front of the hotels, and gave three
cheers for Puryear.-The fact then becoming known,
we presume that Riddick was present. the party,
in the excitement or spur of the moment gave vent
to their feelings. by denourcng him as traitor to
the American Party, &C., but did not assaH the
house. nor attempt any Oiolsnce on the person Of
Riddick, who was seated in the plaza of the hotel,
in company with acquaintance, where he remain
ed quiet spectator, until the persons composing
the great mob and Iiot" departed peaceably on
their way home with the cannon. Mr.. Rddick then
invited his said acquaintance into his m,-and
the night passed of quietly. --t..
So much for mob and riot" No /.
There was no spy sent into the room, and the ho-
tel was not assaed. Every person about the prem
ises was taken By sudden surprise at the unex-
pected demonstrations of the evening but there was
nothing more thought of t,-being at the time con-
sidered merely little frolic in which mostly boys
were engaged,-till the "indignation meeting" at
Winston, manufactured it into great mob and
riot" The proceedings of the meeting remind US
very much CT the shearing OF the hog, where there
was "a great cry and but little WOOL"
As regards the passing entertainment next morn
ing, we nothing; but learn from good authori-
ty, that as John Rddick passed Mr.. Hughes tailor
shop, some three persons came out and saluted him.
the Doctor. with bells and tin pans but did not
leave Hughes premises. There were no demon
strations of any kind at or near the Bank all was
peace and quiet there ..
These the plain, simple facts in regard to the
Riddick demonstration at Salem. And the reader
will please excuse for devoting much space in
relation to SO small matter.
There some other points in the proceedings
of the meeting, which we had intended to touch,
but as this article has already reached too great
length, we must defer any farther comment to q
more convenient time.
As the Standared and Banner have published the
proceedings Of the meeting and alluded to the cir
cumstances editorialy they doubt, will also give
their readers The benefit of our statement of the
"mobs and riots" in substance at least as simple
act of justice to a prosecuted community.
Salem Press
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
Latest from Norfolk.

The latest news from Norfolk and Portsmouth
up to Tuesday night is as distressing as ever.
There were sixty burials in Norfolk on Tuesday,
and in Portsmouth fourteen deaths three o'clock
P. NJ The Rev. James Chisholm, of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, is among the dead and the Rev.
Mr.. Devlin, of the Catholic Church, had suffered
a relapse, and it was thought could not recover.
Walter H. Taylor, merchant of Norfolk, died at
Baltimore of the fever, on Monday last
There has been no case of yellow fever in Suf.
folk since the death of Mr.. Riddick.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE


HALIFAX Sept. 1.-THE Asia arrived here this
forenoon, with seven days later intelligence from
Europe. /.
Her war news consists merely of the details of
the previous battle of Tehernaya, which official
counts make out as a decided victory for the Allies
The Russians had made another attack near the
Cemetery. 1t was anticipated that Omar Pasha will
definitely take command of the Army in Asia. There
is nothing of importance from the Black Sea or
Kars. .. ...... -.
MARKErs.-Lauerpoos Septembr1 1.-Dennistown
Circular quotes cotton sitter, but not quotably
higher, and the market firm. Sales of the week
$1,000 bales. Sales to spectators 5000 bales Ex-
porters 5000
BREADsruFFs.-Brown& Shipley quote breadstuffs
generally unchanged, and market dull Corn
declined one shilling.-Other circulars say corn is
inactive. There was speculative demand at slight.
ly advanced rates.
The weather has been favorable to crops. Lard
advanced Cd. .- F.. r...
Consols for money are quoted at OH.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

SPEECH OF Hon. AARON v. BRowN-We are in
debted to friend for pamphlet copy Of aspeech of
Ex-Governor Aaron Y. Brown, Of Tennessee against
the organization of the Know Nothings delivered at
Columbia, the 23d of last month. This is one of
the ablest and most eloquent efforts yet made on
the subject We hope soon to find space for it in
the Standard. =
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
NOBLY DONE.

At meeting of the citizens of Wilmington, held
on Tuesday morning last, resolution was unani-
rnously adopted authorizing the Commissioners of
the town to subscribe thousand dollars for the
relief of Norfolk and Portsmouth-the amount to be
equally divided between the two cities. commit.
tee was also appointed to solicit subscriptions from
the citizens
Fayetteville we learn, has contributed about
$500 -Greensborough about $500; and at meet.
ing held in Granville last week. some three or four
hundred dollars were contributed in money and pro-
visions. Recently, the proprietor and visiters at
Jones' Springs, Warren, contributed within frac
ton of $4OO.
The people of Baltimore have increased their con-
trbutons to 1000; and Petersburg, Philadelphia,
Boston and New York are adding to theirs. Vari-
GUS towns in the interior of Virginia are sending in
contributions.
Savannah, Charleston and New Orleans have
sent-what is more important than money! large
number of physicians and nurses. ..> -.
This sympathy, thus practically evnced, is highly
creditable to human nature: The world is not all
evil, as the msanthropc would have us believe
the good predominates, shedding the light of hope
and consolation even the dark "vallcy and
shadow of DEATH"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
! WILMINGTON AND RUTHERFoRDToN ROAD.

WlLMlNGION AMI hUIdERfOhDIONh hOAD.
The charter, it will be remembered, originally
provided for Rail Road from some point the
Wilmington Road to Charlotte; but before its pas
sage it amended, and provision made for an ex-
tension from Charlotte to Rutherfordton.
The friends ofthis important enterprise have been
actively engaged, since the adjournment of the Leg
islature in raising subscriptions to secure the
charter; and gratfed to state that the char
ter for the whole route has been, in all probability
BY this time secured. We learn that the Road has
been located from Charlotte by way # Lincolnton to
observation-disclosures seventy-six miles. Lin
coin County has subscribed $ls7, 900 Castor $1l5-
0oo-Rutherford, $6s, ,0OO-and Cleaveland, $70,-
900. The sum of $l66, 900 remained to be raised
to secure the charter for that portion of the Road
between Wilmington and Charlotte; and we think
we have seen it stated that the City of Wilmington
has subscribed, or will subscribe that amount
Richmond County, we learn, has subscribed SEC, 600.
This Road is to run by Lncolnton, and the North
Carolina Western Road is to run some fifteen miles
north of that place.
We learn that John G. McRae, Esq, of Whining
ton, has been appointed Chief Engineer of the Will
mnston and Rutherford Road. This l. regarded Is
an excellent appointment
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

81 The Supreme Court of the State of Penn.
sylvania have refused the application of Passmore
Williams for writ of habeas corpus. The decision
was made four to one. The opinion of the Court
was delivered by Judge Black
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

AID FoR NORFOLK AND PoRTsMoUrH.-We are
authorized to state that Mr. Patrick MCGOWAN, the
Mail Agent on the Raleigh and Castor Road will
receive clothing for children mattresses provisions,
and the like, and send the same to Norfolk and
Portsmouth. The distress in the two cities is very
g-eat-there are many children, who have lost faith
ers and mothers, and who are without necessary
clothing. Mattresses, it is stated, are very much
needed. Any thing. indeed, which can be of bene-
fit to the suffering poor, will be thankfully received
by Mr.. MCGOWAN, and promptly forwarded
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

ANOTHER X. N. VIcroRy-The Republican, Fu-
sion Know Nothing Ticket has swept the State of
Vermont Vermont was once the "Whig Star
that never set"-now she is all Know Nothing.
Vermont was the first State to nullify the fugitive
slave law. X. Ms of the South, behold your aiesl
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

81 The coax City Guards, Capt Harrison
visited by invitation, on Saturday last the resi-
dence ct Mr.. John Rosemond, . member of the
Company; where they were entertained in excel.
lent style. The dinner is spoken of capital, and
the day passed of in pleasing and gratifying man
ner to all. .......s. ,-,--. ...-. .z.ce=
The Company left in a special train of the Cen.
trail Road cars about half past tsn-aTired at Mr..
Rosemond's about eleven; and returned to the City
at six o'clock. -.. 80. f-.7....z ESQ.
Mr.. Rosemond is Pole by birth, and fought in
the armies of his unfortunate country in her last
struggle for independence.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

- We invite attention to the communication
addressed "to the stockholders of the N. G. Wes-
'srn Railroad-to tax payers and State bond hold
.fs' 1t was received on Monday last, but not in
time for our last issue.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

PUBLIC ADDREss.-An address will be delivered
oy Charles G. Raboteau, Esq, at the Temperance
Hall, on Market Square, before the Raleigh Typo
graphical Society, at its first anniversary. on Satur-
day evening next the 10Th inst. Ladies and gentle
men are respectfully invited to attend.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
An Offcer Cashisrsd-Aid for ,Su,f.

an O1tcer Cdshiered-Aid for Sufferers
WASHINGTON, Sept 1l.-Capt Philip R. Thomp-
son, of the Second Dragons, has been cashiered
for drunkenness on duty. and disrespect of court
martial. -|
A meeting Of the merchants was held last week,
at the Exchange, which resulted in raising nearly
$500 for the relief of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

81 Wesley Whitaker, jr., one of the mail
agents on the Raleigh and CASTOR road, was badly
hurt on last Wednesday evening by running into
deep cut on the central road few miles above here.
He and another young man were in buggy, and
took the old road as it before the Railroad was
built and were precipitated down embankment
some 10 or - feet The horse was unhurt the bug
gy but slightly damaged, and the young man es-
capped with trifling cut on his head. Mr. WIS an.
kle was sprained or fractured, and his side badly
bruised He will probably not be able to attend to
his duties for several days We learn that his fall
is not the first one into that same cut
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

BARBECUE AT TALLY-Ho.-A Barbecue, comph-
mentary to Hon. L. OBJ. Branch and Hon. John
Kerr, viii be given at Taly-Ho, Granville, on Thur
day next the seth September. r..
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

Extract from letter from friend in Alabama,
dated August, 1855: "As for my own noble old
State am overjoyed to find she is still true to her
principles. hope you will not allow certain poti-
clans in your City Gf you can prevent IT'D to make
a tour to Mississippi previous to her electons-as
they have succeeded SO admirably in Virginia in
converting Democrats to K. Ms and in defeating Mr.
Wise, that should really tremble for the fate of
Democracy if they to start in that direction"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
BOARD OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.


The Board of Internal Improvements held a meet
ing at the Executive Office in this City, on Wednes
day last-present His Excellency Gov. Bragg,
Pres't &c ottcio, and Hon. Calvin Graves and \. Z.
Cannady, Esq
We learn tina. there was an informality in the GER
tifcate of the Commissioners of the Western North
Carolina Railroad Company-the certificate not be-
ing under the seal, required by the charter. of
the Commissioners and on this account the Board
did not feel authorized to make the States subscrp
ton of six hundred thousand dollars. The Board
will meet again. however, the Goth of this month,
by which time it is thought this omission be
supplied and as the Council of State will meet at
the same time, that body, after the subscription
shall have been made, will no doubt proceed to ap-
point the eight State Directors in the work, pro-
vided in the charter.
We learn that the Board having been satisfactorily
assured by certificate under the seal of the Atlantic
: and North Carolina Railroad Company, that the a.
mount of stock required by the charter to be taken
by individuals I'D been taken, subscribed on the part
of the State twohrds of the stock Of the Company,
mounting to about one million of dollars-the said
amount to be raised the State Treasurer asprovded
in the charter. The charter of this Road section IL
provides that the Directors to be appointed by the
Board of Internal improvements, shall not enter
upon their duties as members of the Board of Direc
tors, before the next annual meeting of the stock
holders after the subscription made by the State"
and as the next annual meeting of the stockholders
will be held before july 1856 the Board Of Inter
nal Improvements did not deem it expedent or nee
essary to appoint the eight State Directors.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

At Orange, New Jersey, Sept 9th, after q short Hines
Caroline, wife of John K. Harris Of New York (former
of this Stae) and daughter of the late William Tmpso
of New York. - :
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
MARRIED.. .
Dbl ID

In Duplin county, the 2sth ult. by n. B. Whitfield
ESQ.,, Mr.. John L. Hoan and Miss Lefty Kornegay
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

still there suffering widows and orphans there.
A sad state of things truly.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
hfine ELections A

PORTLAND, Sept 11.-One hundred and fffty-six
towns heard from, which give Morrill, 1900, and
Wells 26, 900. Reed 5000 majority. The Senators
and Representatives will probably be Anti. .Repub-
lican. Election close.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
Nurses for NorfoIk

NuTscS y" NOIJ0N
MOBILE, Sept 9.-Fifteen nurses left here yester
day morning, under charge of Mr.. VIM. n. Ghiseir
for Norfolk --sag
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

GOVERNOR SHANNoN.-St Louis Sept. 10.-Gov.
Shannon of Kansas, arrived at Westport on the
3lst ult., where he was serenaded, and in reply
made speech in which he said he regarded the
Legislature legal and its acts binding, and that he
would exert his authority to enforce them. He al
so declared himself in favor of the establishment of
slavery in Kansas.
The K. N. papers Of this State denounced the
President for appointing Gov. Reeder, who, they
charged, was Freesoiler-though Gov. Reeder is
Nebraska man, and took ground in his message to
the Kansas Legislature in favor of the right of the
people of the Territories to determine the question
of slavery for themselves. The new Governor,
Shannon, has declared for Slavery in Kansas. We
shall now see whether the K N. papers referred to
will even lay this fact before their readers.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

KNOW NoTu1NG RULE-AN INsoLvENT CITY.-The
Philadelphia Ledger shows that the amount in the
hands of the Treasurer of that City is only 100000,
while there about 5000 900 of outstanding debts
The most of these debts have been contracted under
Know Nothing rule. Thus it is that this vile ism,
in the hands of cormorant crews of ofice-holders,
not only Injuries the character of the country, but
entails bankruptcy and taxes on one Of the
leading Cities Of the Uniop.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
Monuments, Tombs and Head stones.

HNHE SUBSCRIBE WOULD TAKE THIS METHOD
of reminding the public that he is still engaged in the
best style of finish and workmanship He keeps always on
hand large stock of Marble both Of American and
ian, suitable for Monuments Obesks Tombs Head Stones
!tc and having in bis employ rstrate Northern Carver
and Leerc he prepared to put all kinds of Designs and
Inscriptions, to suit the tastes and wishes of all
He would respectfully invite visit to his Marble Yard
at the southeast of the Raleigh Yard where
always be specimens of workmanship and n
variety Of styles Of Grave Ornaments. : ="
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received be
respectfully socits coutnuaticu of the same pedeiue
himself to use his best endeavnrs to please all.
Ordersfrom distance will be faithfully dprompty a
tended to. Address,
WIN. sTRoNAcH, Raleigh.
October IA. 1854. g7-yEv
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19

TO BRICKBUYERS AND CARPENTERS.
IDROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE
IL 25th day of August for the Masonry and Carpenters
work for Church TO be erected the Mburne Mills
in Wake county The church TO be 81 by As feet Walls
josts ~ feet high bricks thick gallery on two sides
and one end feet wide For plan and specifications per-
sons desiring to put in bids will please call james NJ
Towles store Bckyard already open is within three
four hundred yards ofthe site Separate proposals win
be received for the masonry and carpenters Pro-
posals will also be received for constructing the whole ed
bee Of wood. - ~ 70
sE-Ssl = 1s WILLIS l. MILLER.
Aag.iAth, lisa -T,1sS sH1.-
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-09-19
Later from Norfolk.

The deaths in Norfolk on Monday amounted to
about forty, and in Portsmouth to twenty three.
We give the news from the Petersburg Express Of
Wednesday:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-27
HOW IN suits Abroad.

A despatch received this afternoon
brings us the gratifying intelligence that
the Convention Of Ohio has nominated Ex-
Senator Salmon p. Chase for Governor
AL! men who hope TO see parties organized
for the next Presidential election on the
anti-Slavery issue, will rejoice in this re-
suit Mr.. Chase is one of the great men Of
the country in point of ability. His SER
vice in the cause Of freedom have been un-
equalled. Il is no disparagement to others
to say that by bis efforts more than those
of any other man, the country was aroused
10 that resistance Of the Nebraska Bill,
which last year swept the authors and de-
Tenders of that measure out Of power in
every free State in the Union. Mr.. Chase
belongs TO the Republican or Independent
Democratic party alone, and is wholly un-
connected with other organizations. While
no man in the country has broader con-
ception Of statesman, or keeps a more
careful guardianship over all interests in
trusted to him, the chief purpose Of his po-
itical life is to break down the dominion
of the slave power, and restore to the free
people of the Union thGir rightful supre-
macy in national affairs. We rejoice at the
prospect of his triumphant election, and
still more at the benefcent influence which
bis nomination will have throughout the
free States. In Ohio, the Republican issue
is made superior TO any others. Shall it
not be made in Massachusetts, and through
out the North.-Boston Telegraph.