Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
LAWS AND JOURNALS.

The editors of this paper printers for the State
have the satisfaction of announcing that they have
completed the printing of the acts and journals of
the last General Assembly; and that, too, within the
time prescribed by law-9O working days from the
adjournment of the Legislature. The public laws
make over 200 pages; the private laws 472 pages;
and the journals over 900 pages. These will all be
sent out in a short time, only portion of the
binding remains to be DONE
The acts and journals of the last session contain
about one-third more matter than those of any pre-
vous session; yet the printing, under the new law
providing for State printer and fixing the prices of
work. will cost the State not much if any, two
thirds of the amount paid two years ago for print
ing the same.
~ We would remark, in this connection, that
our office is well supplied with every thing
quisite for good work; and prepared to do
all kinds of book and job printing.
P. S.-Snce the above was written we observe
the Wilmington Herald is somewhat dsgruntled
about the printing, and periodically suggests that it
should be done ont of the State We trust the above
will be satisfactory to that paper.
THE SIXTH DISTRICT
We are highly grati6ed to learn that A. NJ Scales,
Jr., Esq., of Rockngha has taken the field as the
Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth Dis
trict.
Mr.. Scales was member of the House of Com
mons from Rockingham in 1852, and commanded in
that body much respect for his ability in debate and
his devotion to the interests of his constituents
He is gentleman of popular Manners good
stump speaker and well posted in the politics of the
country. The information we have satisfies us that
if well sustained he deserves to be, by the party
and by the acknowledging in all portions of the
district he mill he f1iaY eZecte1 Now iS
the time, gallant brothers of Stokes, Forsythe,
Rockingham, Davidson Davie, Yadkin, Surry, Ire
dell, Alexander, and Ashe to redeem your District
You can, if you will
An INcDENT.-We understand, that after the
discussion at Graham between Messrs. Reade and
Kerr, So initiated into the American organlza
ton, large majority of whom were Democrats.
RaL Star.
We deny the above, as to the Democrats, and
call for the proof. Mr. Reade who is old-fash-
toned alien and sedition law Federalist, could have
produced no such effect among the sterling Democ-
racy of Alamance County. "Sam is given to
Dragging and ibbing. We not surprised at any
statement which the Star makes for him. Much OF
his stock in trade consists in threats in boasts that
are never made good, and in under-current rumors
and fasehoods sneaked out for effect. Here, as in
Virginia, Sam " is doomed.
COMMENCEMENT AT UNIvERsITY.-Ths is COM
mencement week at Chapel Hill. The sermon to
the Graduating Glass will be preached by the Rev.
Mr. Palmer, of Columbia, S. c.; the address before
the two Literary Societies will be delivered by
George Davis Esq, of Wilmington the address be-
fore the Historical Society by Bishop Atkinson and
the address before the Alumni Association by Will
liam j. Bingham, Esq The weather this week pro-
misses to be remarkably fine and pleasant, and there
will doubtless be an unusually large number of per-
sons 1t commencement His Excellency Gov.
Bragg left the City on Monday for Chapel Hill.