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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-28

GROWTH CHICAGo-The Star Of the Vest, a
paper published at Cincinnati, thus speaks of Chi
cago and it wondrous growth
g No city in our Union, perhaps, has grown so
rapidly this, within the last two years. 1t has
increased at the rate of 20, 900 per year. The geo.
graphical location of the place; the remarkable
growth of the surrounding country the numerous
beautiful villages spring ing mp every hand in the
Interior the remarkable facilities for building rail-
roads in every directions the energy, thrift, and en-
terprise of the people, the fine, rich SOIL and the
of the farmers through all the Western coun
try-all have conspired to build up Chicago. Why,
a takes farm makes it, fences it, and pays
for it in two years. Nature has provided for him.
5000 to 10000 bushels of wheat, and the same
amount of corn. Nature has also provided for rail-
reading. The land for miles is as level house
floor. The chief expense of railroad is the iron
Here is the secret of the growth of Chicago. Hi
nois is the second State in the Union in raroading
She has 2, 667 miles, Ohio alone leads her. having
1927. Nearly every railroad in Illinois centres in
Chicago. For the reason g ven above, Chicago is
destined to become great city. In ten years she
will have outgrown both st. Louis and Cincinnati
During the month of September, there was received
in St. Louis 100000 bushels of wheat-in Chicago
there were received during the same month 3, go
bushels. The lumber, pork, beef, and corn trade
in this city, is immense. Every department of bus
mess is driven and goes on high-pressure principle
Everybody is fast-meu, women, and children,
steamboats,, hotel Keepers and especially spectators
in l0ts fast They say that they have done
their best at lying for the past five years. with re-
ference to the rise Of land but the city has beat
them 1t has outgrown all their falsehoods, and
TUT ned them into facts-which is a fact'
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Our attention at Court where have been close.
ly engaged as juror, has deprived of an oppor-
tunity of seeing our exchanges and preparing ed-
toria matter for this weeks paper. If time would
allow, should like7to give some account of a few
of the occurrences at Court but must defer doing
So least until next week, only mentioning at pre-
sent that F. NJ. McWilliams, ESQ.,, resigned his
office of County Solicitor and John Whitaker, Esq,
(son of Col. S. Whitaker,) elected to the Office
without opposition. We gratified at the cleo
ton of Mr.. W., not only because believe he is
qualified and deserving, but because he is the
of one now far away, and with whom we spent ma
ny of boyhood's pleasant hours, and in after years
transacted vast amount of important business
without leaving anything upon the memory but
what it is agreeable to recollect
a.sEet 80 Weldon Patriot.
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His Excellency, GOVERNOR BRAGG.

THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-We learn from the
Star that it is yet determined whether the mes
sage will or will not be sent out from Washington,
rs heretofore in advance of the reading in Congress-
to be delivered to the proprctors of newspapers at
a distance on the instant its reading commences.
The custom of sending it in advance to the care of
postmasers, in the principal cities, has heretofore
given much satisfaction, and enabled the press to
lay it before the public in more correct form than
if obtained hastily through the telegraph, and it is
to be hoped the same course will be pursued this
year. Should, however, the message not be sent,
as heretofore, we doubt not it will be owing to
tcipated delay in organizing the House of Repre-
sentatives growing out of contests for seats in that
BODY; and the state of our foreign relations, may
be such as to induce the President to avail himself
of the very latest advces before sending in his views
and recommendations to the representatives of the
nation Rich. Eng.
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NORFOLK MARKET.

REPORTED FOR THE ''NoRTH- CARoLINA STANDARD"
BY A. NJ MPHEETERS i CO.,
Wholesale GrccerS. F0rrardimg C6anhnisSio Achants
NORFOLK, Now "a 1855.
Business is again going usual, and little
effect from the late epidemic We quote FLOUR scarce
S. F. so "a 1074; Extra lo1l a 1o31.
CORN-Measured s. cents weigh, 80 cents.
n. e. H0GROUND-l3G a Ia cents; Western Sides 1871
q IS cents; Shoulders | q a II cents.
NO. LARD-l4 a. Az cents.
ripe Slaves sos: ". o: HID $50; R. O. HID 80 q So;
Dressed Bb. 3O Rough do 70 a %.
COTTON-91l % 81.
TAR-sl2s a = Spis Turp A q As cents; sales
Rosn. l. e. SALT ahoat SO cents l.. b. Factory Filled
1 50 q 80; G. A So a 40.
n. \. R. R. SUGARS-Advancng a 81 Refined
Clarified o. 915
Rio Coffee 1i5 12c; Laguayra 121z @ 1879; Java Az
q 15c
= MOULD CANDLEs-1611 q 17c Adamantine 81 q So;
Sperm Az "a a. cents.
GUANO-As last quoted.
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HEALTH OF JUDGE DoUGLAs.-The Terre Haute
Qnd.) journal of the 9th inst. says:
"Senator Stephen A. Douglas is still in our city,
at the residence of Dr. Ezra Read under his medical
treatment. He has been much afflicted with Sc
cough, but happy to hear that he is fast
improving, and will probably be able to leave for his
home in Chicago next week."
We have seen a letter from Judge Douglas, dated
the l4th inst, in which he states that he still at
Terre Haute, slowly but surely recovering from his
recent indsposition. He expects to reach ashing-
ton before the opening of Congress-
Washin0t0a Union.
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The CONDITION OF LoNDoN.-A correspondent of
the National Integencer says that the street popu
lation of London in excited and restless
diton, and have more than once of late overawed
resistance to the Sabbath observance BILL and after
ward assumed different character and now de-
mand bread employment They meet every
Sunday in great numbers in Hyde Park.
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BISHOP ATK1SsoN.-The Petersburg Express speaks
in glowing terms of Thanksgiving sermon preached
of North Carolina. Bishop Atkinson is one of the
most vigorous and clear headed dvines and thorough
theologians, in the American Church. profound
reasOner, an elegant speaker, and accomplished
cese of North Carolina and to his native State Vir
gnia. -.. Rock. Dem.
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III E NJ A II * ETS /.
PETERSBURG MARKET.

CAREFULLY CORRECTED STANDARD
N. NJ. Nj ARTIN, BRO, CO,
GocerS and Commission HeTchdR No. 129, Sycamore ST.
PETERsBURG, Nov. "a, 1865.
WHEAT-During the week the market has been very
much excited and purchasers evnced considerable
to buy all that offered the market The sales du
ring the week have been large for the season. ranging from
81 10 "a Is for prime Red and ~ a 26 for prime
White and medium grades much wanted par
ticulary by shippers, from 10 To- Stock and
ceips light.
COTTONThe article has advanced very materially
last report, with active demand for all grades We
quote from parcels Holders demand 81
CORN-We have also to note better feeling this
tce, with sales prime White 50 to bushe of
56 lbs.
T0BACCO-We have change to note. The market
continues dull, particularly for
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Tile Kansas Gongention.

ST. LOUIS, Nov 24-In the Constitutional Con-
vention schedule was passed declaring that the
Constitution be submitted to the people on the 18th
of December next for their approval OF rejection If
ratified it provides that the election for Territorial
officers and Judges of the Supreme Court, and mem
bers of Assembly, shall take place the third Tuesday
in January. 1t also provides that the General As
semby shall have authority to secure the enforce
ment of the sixth section of the bill Of rights before
the fourth of July next
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FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

FAYETTEVILLE, Nov u
BACON has been very and has considerably adj
vanced-sales at 161 from wagons hog round-rom
at 20 cts p 10; CORN in better supply with sales at Is
q bushel The COTTON market has improved and
the article is in good demand from So. The
cepts of FLOUR are large and prices lower
SHTS. TURP. 81 cents y gallon. RAW do 81 60 -
Dbl. CIR. 1
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.-Four is sitter at yester-
days rates. Sales of white Wheat at g. Is to 81
%; red 81 to 81 Is. Corn is unchanged in price In
Provisions there is fair inquiry for all kinds, and
the stock is insufficient for the demand, though
prices generally unchanged. Large contracts
are making for Mess Pork for future delivery.
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New York, Nov. 24.-Flour is dropping, though
unchanged in price. Wheat is dull sales of South
ern white at 81 81 red 81 10. Corn is improving /;
sales of Western mixed at 81 O71. Provisions re-
main unchanged. Stocks are lower.
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MARRIED.,

In this County the 22d inst, by Nathan Ivey, ESQ.,
Mr.. John H. Norwood Miss Sarah g. daughter of Capt
u. B. Griffin ....
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Among the promotions in the Army recently made
by the President, the following First Regiment
of Artillery, Brevet Second Lieutenant Frederick
l.. Childs, of the Second Artillery, to be Second
Lieutenant from July IA, 1856, vice Kinsey deceas-
ed-Company D.
Second Regiment of Cavalry, Brevet Second Lieu
tenant Junius B. Wheeler to be Second Lieutenant
from August 81, 1855, vice Hartwell, resigned
Company b.
Fifth Regiment of Infantry, Brevet Second Lieu
tenant Robert c. Hill, of the Sixth Infantry to be
Second Lieutenant from October 49, 1885, vice Stth,
promoted-Company X.
These gentlemen are all from this State.
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MANTEo MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

MANTEO MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
T A MEETING OF THE CREDITORS OF
"A the Maneo Manufacturing Company held at the
Town Hail. ON Friday, Nov. Esd, George w. Mordecai,
Esq., called to the Chair and the following resolutions
adopted unanimously:
ZeSoUed That the Trustee be instructed to divide the
real belonging the Manteo Manufacturing tompa
into four tracts of which shall include the Paper
MILL with fifty of land second the Grst Mill with
its yard; third, the Saw MILL with its yard; the fourth,
the Dwelling House. with three hundred and fifteen
of land
ReSoL0ed That Messrs George W. Thompson, Peterson
Dunn and j. w Fort be appointed committee to confer
with the Trustee as to the details of the division.
esoU That the Trustee be requested sell each tract
separately the sale to take place day between the
18th and 2Sth of December.
ResOoed, That the terms of sale be follows: Five
thousand dollars be paid cash the residue to be paid
equal nstamens 1T the end of two and three
Bonds bearing interest from date with personal security
to be given. Title to the property to be withheld till the
whole is paid
DANI4 G. FOWLE, Trustee.
n B-If there is any creditor who not present at
the meeting Friday and who is dissatisfied with the
on thereof would be glad to hear from him at early
day. D. G. F.
Raleigh, Nov. q, 1850 2-1t.
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The revival Of Religion which has been going on
for several weeks past the Presbyterian Church,
in this place. is still progressing, with great success
We understand Ey.tfre persons have professed con-
version, and many others are anxious enquirers.
- $3.50 5. ~ . s-.. Rock Dem.
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EDIANOS.--THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RE-
n specully inform the citizens of Raleigh and public
generally that he still continues manufacture Pianos ut
his old stand Harget Street He has recently finished
two which for sweetness of Tone touch and durability will
compare favoraby with made elsewhere and much
less than Northern prices Also hand several nearly
secondhand including of New York make nearly
good Persons wishing to purchase rent Pr
by the month year invited TO call and examine
the above instruments
Pianos tuned and repaired in the best by his
who has had ten years experience in the business.
WESLEY WHITAKER, Sr.
Nov. 27, 1855. 1l0l-w3t.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
Parting Scene with Emmet.

The evening before his death, while the
workman was busy with the scafold,
young lady was ushered into his dungeon
1t was the girl whom he so fondly loved,
and who had now come to bid him an
eternal farewell. He was leaning in
melancholy mood against the window frame
or the prison, and the heavy clanking of
his irons smote dismally upon her heart.
The interview was bitterly affecting, and
melted even the callous soul of the ,jailor.
As for Emmet, he spoke little, but. as he
pressed his beloved in silence to his bosom,
his countenanance betrayed his emotions.
In low voice half choked by anguish, he
besought her not to forget him; he remin-
ded her of their former happiness, of long
passed days Of their childhood, and conciu-
ded by requesting her sometimes to visit
the scenes where their infancy was spent,
and though the world might repeat their
names with scorn, to cling to his memory
with affection.
At this very instant, the evening bell
pealcd from the neighboring church. En-
met started at the sound, and as he felt
that this was the last time he should ever
hear its dismal sound, he folded his below
ed still closer to his heart, and bent over
her sinking on with his eyes streaming
with affection. The turnkey entered at
the moment, ashamed of his weakness he
dashed the rising tear from his eye, and a
frown again lowered on his countenance.
The man mean while approached to tear
the young lady from his embraces. Over
powered by his feelings, he could make no
resistance; but as he gloomily released her
from his hold, he gave her little miniature
Of himself, and with the parting token Of
attachment, he imprinted the last kiss es of
dying man upon her lips. On gaining
the door, she turned around as if to gaze
once more upon the object of her widowed
love.-He caught her eyes as she retired.
it was but for moment, the door swung
back upon its hinges, and as it closed after
her, informed him too surely that they had
met for the last time on earth.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
gg&Qe&t Ial&>
HE ON K E Y !;
BENEVOLENCE REV ARDED.
BY TALBOT GREENE.

The sun sets at night, and fadeth his ray,
Yet light shall remain tho the day fade away.
JUDGE EMERSON.
"You NiFs you Nips! how dare you
tear my new Panama hat, you ugly little
scamp, you? I declare, Pa, if it wasn't
against your express commands, I'd throw
him out into the street; at all events I'll
give the mischievous little brat a whip
ping. Only last night, while I was asleep,
he tied dozen knots in my hair, and now
he has torn the red lining out Of my hat
I can't won't stand it There is q
point as tutor Dean says, beyond which
forbearance ceases to be virtue cried
Charley billiard, curly-headed, manly
looking little fellow of some fourteen sum
mers, to his father, a wealthy merchant of
Lynchburg, who was reclining as was his
usual want after dinner, on rich sofa in
a back parlor Of his stately mansion on
centre square, taking his accustomed siesta.
"Charley, Charley, my son." said Mr..
Dillard, don't get angry at the poor thing.
Were it an intelligent being, the provoca-
tion is sufficiently great to justify you in
punishing it; as it is, you should not hurt
it."
DWELL, Pa, your word is law with me,
but don't see why you protect that ugly
little varmint, there. / do believe you
would not be so sorry to lose thousand
dollars as Master Nips."
"That l would not, my son, l am un-
der lasting obligations to Mr.. Nips he
did me great favor once"
"What! Master Nips? Ha! ha ha =
and the little fellow clapped his hands with
delight. "Pa, pray tell me how p
"It's long story, my son--I can al
ways tell it with better grace before
her."
Sixteen years ago there dwclt in Lynch
burg, Virginia, young law student,
Though poor in this worlds gear, he was
rich in mental and personal attractions
He was of tall stature and commanding
appearance, and though his countenance
could not be said to be handsome, yet ii
was one of those which please at frst
sight. His income though small, witt
economy was sufficient to maintain hin
for some years to come. He had talents
energy, buoyant hopes, and was couse'
auently happy and content. He was sit
ting one day in his law Office pouring ovel
a volume Of Blackstone, when stou
countrymaa rode up and inquired Of hin
if Lawyer Graham was in. The studen
replied he was not, he was off on his cir
cult and would not be back for fortnight
"Goodness, gracious" cried the man
"what will | do ?--but amt you student
of Lawyer Graham'sT" The student nod
ded assent.
"Well now, you'd do jest as we'll Yo1
see old Mr., Seady out on Swamp-feld, Il
likcn to die, an he sent me over to ge
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
VOLUME NUMBER 80.
into the Joy Of thy Lord.

lnJ) Ine Joy oi thy horu'
"And will there be rest for me, Car
rie Z" said sweet voice at my elbow. -
"I to am heart-weury and foot-sorc, tray
elling life's journey. | do long for my
heavenly home, for | have none On earth
now-my mother in the church yard in
the glen, and father far DER the blue ocean,
Oh, Carrie, am alone, all alone now in
the world won't there ever be rest for
me?"
Yes, darling, but you must remember
that the heaven must be in your heart ere
you arc called above. You must feel will
ling to bide your time, to "run with pa
ticnce the race set before you,'-thcn not
otherwise, shall you be permitted to enter
into the rest God has prepared for all those
who love Him and keep His command
ments. CARRIE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01

p@-I have read books enough; and OBJ
served and conversed with enough of emf
nent and splendidly cultivated minds, too;
in my time, but assure you 1 have heard
higher sentiments from the lips ofpoor, une-
ducated men and women, when exerting
the spirit Of severe, yet gentle heroism, un-
der difficulties and Affections or speaking
their simple thoughts as to circumstances
in the lot of friends and neighbors, than 1
ever met with out of the pages of the Bible.
Sir Walter Scott.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
seA-O, it is blessed, when you feel yer,

s@-O, it is blessed, when you feel very
vile, to hide in Jesus, and though still as
vile as ever in yourself, to say "Abba
Father!" In reading chapter, the only
part I could dwell on at the time, was,
"this same Jesus" 1t seemed so sweet
to think that it is the same Jesus who was
so lovely, 50 gentle, so full Of sympathy on
earth, who is now in Heaven, ''the friend
of Sinners" pleading fer them at Gods
right hand that il is,the same sweet voice
that on earth said to the troubled soul, fCome
unto me and will give you rest."-BO-
mars Stranger Here.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
9iq&trp,
Song of the Summer Flowers.

We take pleasure in presenting to our readers
he following beautiful lines, written by EMH'
1NE 8. SMITH, for the Home Journal The de.
aging Summer Flower, an emblem of our ma
ure, she contrasts with our own being, for time
,wifty hurries us from the cradle to the grave:'
awe come with smiles Of gladness,
Tho we're followed by decay;
And we claim kindly welcome,
For we have not long to stay,
Grant US CLEAN of sunshine,
A kiss from summers breeze,
A few of heavens dew-drops-
We ask no more than these.
Then in your daily pathways,
So cheerfully we'll bloom,
And round your pleasant dwellings
Well lavish rich perfume;
Your hours of toll we'll sweeten,
Well smile away your care;
And we'll even bid your sorrows
A holy aspect wear.
There are many human blossoms
With natures like our own,
Whose blossom, from earth's fair bowers,
May be so quickly gone.
Such pure, pale buds of beauty,
Are the angels of life's way,
Oh, cherish them with kindness,
While in your homes they stay!
Give them plenty of Love'ssunshine'
With PHYS gentle dew;
And let the breath of tenderness
Their every step pursue.
Then, while they dwell among you,
They'll brighten all your hours;
And when they pass to heaven,
They'll go gently, like the flowers"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01

VERY POPULAR. -"Was Brown pcpu-
lar man when he lived in your town." in-
quired busy body of his friend.
81 should think he was" replied the gen.
tlemau, Gas many persons endeavored to
prevent his leaving us-so many having Ia
ken particular fancy to him; among 9TH
erS, the sheriff, his deputy, and several
constables, followed him some distance"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01
From the Philadelphia American Courier.
REST FOR THE WEARY.
There is a heaven :

There is heaven:
This thread of life cannot be all the web
Nature had wrought to govern divine spirits
There is a heaven, because there's misery,
The divine power ever blest and good,
Made not the world for an i'll natur'd jest,
To sport himself in pains of those he made
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-17

STREET PREAcHWG This disgusting practice,
which has been in vague for some time in our North
ern cities, is being introduced here in the unshorn
person Of Kirkl0Hd who seems to be "called and
sent" to utter datIibes of abuse against Catholics
he is as belcose as bull and gases about as ndis-
oriminateiy. We wish him abundant success in
his mad career Of persecution. He can do no bet
ter service TO Catholics than by pursuing his intol-
Grant course. Nashville, We would suggest is not
the place to denounce Catholics-there are not
enough of them here to stu his bile sufficiently
Wonder if he is the same indiv idual who denounc.
ed slavery and shareholders in Cincinnati few
months since? lie held forth last night to large
audience at the court house
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-17

TERRIBLE CAsUALrT.--Late yesterday evening
wagon and team, commonly called the "Gallatin
Packet, and buggy and horse, together with the
drivers, fell through the flooring of the new bridge
and were precpated into the river We under
stand that all were drowned except the negro man,
who succeeded in getting to the shore with one
leg broken. Workmen have been engaged, for
some days past in making repairs on the flooring,
and heavy timbers supporting the bridge, and some
of the seepers, which were made of brittle timber,
gave way, when the persons alluded to above, were
going across the whole, for thirty DR. forty feet
broke through. Il is supposed that little child,
who was in one or the other vehicles WAS drowned.
Since writing the foregoing we learn that the gen.
tleman who was in the buggy was W. C. HALL,
Es4, OF this county. He succeeded il getting to
the shore unframed.