Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-07
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS. .

Oo'. Duuiey GREW 1orth an attendance OF our cltl
Zens yesterday afternoon, larger than any we had
ever witnessed here similar occasion. The de-
sire to show respect to the memory of the deceased
was universally manifested. The cessation from
business in the afternoon, recommended in the
resolutions of the town meeting was very general.
In St james Church the beautiful and impress
slve service of the Episcopal Church performed
ana at three o'clock the funeral procession moved
towards Oakdale Cemetery, the place of interment
where all that mortal of E. B. Dudley, was COM
mitted to its kindred clay Dust to dust and ashes
to ashes.
The military companies and other organized bod
les were present, and the citizens generally of all
classes and persuasons.
We know not how it is, but shrink from the
mlnutlae OF funeral pomp even in the description
After all it is but the last of earth" and we can
but mark the tribute of respectful regret disnter-
estedy offered, when fattery soothe the dull
cold ear of death. Such the tribute offered to
the memory of Gov. Dudley.
Wilmington Journal
TRIAL OF PETER JoHNsoN.-Peter johnson was
tried before the late Superior Court of Guilford for
the murder of B. Y. Dimond, of Rockingham. S.
z. Hill, Esq, appeared for the State Mr. Rutin the
Solicitor, having declined prosecute because pre-
vious to his election he had been employed as
sci for the prisoner-Messrs. Glmer and Waddell
for the prisoner. After full hearing a verdict of
guilty of murder was rendered, and the prisoner
was sentenced to be hung on the Sd December
from which sentence he appealed to the Supreme
Court.
TIE SYNOD OF NORTH CARoL1NA.-This venerable
body according to appointment met in this place
Wednesday last, Oct. 3lst, and after an able intel
lgent and interesting sermon by the Rev. Hector
Mclean, from the words, {" for they watch for your
souls, as they that must give account" taken from
Hebrews xiii chapter, II verse, it was organized by
elcctng the Rev. Eli w. Caruthers Moderator and
Revs. Stephen Neill and Jas. P Mcpherson tempo
rary clerks.
There are, understand, a very large number
in attendance and the prospect is zery atterng for
an interesting session. Greensboro Patriot.
Duhlic cclebra ton will take nI,ce at ThomasviIIe
Davidson County, N. c.. Friday November 9th on
the arrival of the Cars at that place.
Greens. Pat.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FA1R.-Wc call attention to
the Card of the Secretary of the Cumberland Coun-
ty Agricultural Society. We hope the farmers in
this and adjoining counties, will be represented ON
the occasion OF the Fair, which takes on the 2Sth
inst.
We learn that the Committee have not been able
yet to procure any to deliver the Address.
Hon. L. L.. Clingman and Hon. Abram Rencher,
were sinvitcd, but both declined. The services of
some one will be secured in due time.
Carozinian.
WuEAT.-An unusual quantity of wheat is passing
through this place for the northern markets. The
drought i'll the upper counties has intcrfered with
the grinding there and so the wheat is shipped. We
requested to say that it finds ready sale here,
Fay Observer:
New Posr OFF1cEs-A new Post Office has been
established in this (Beaufort county, N. c., by the
name of Fork Swamp,-William W. Waters, Post
master. Also Office in Columbus county, n
c., by the name of Green Swamp,-James Fresh
water, P. NJ. Wash TimeS
ference Of the Methodist Protestant Church for
North Carolina meets in this place week,
mencing on the Sth inst. Fay. Tar.
BIG POTATOES &c.-Our friend Elihu Coffin left
potatoe in our Office last week. which, when taken
out of the ground, weighed lbs. and measured 81
inches in circumference. Who will try to beat old
Guilford? Just as we'll knock under to her.
And Guilford soil does not only grow large pota-
toes but a heap of them. Mr.. H. Sprul, week
two since made present of few messes, grown
in patch of quarter of an acre, from which he
gathered seventy bushels.
Guford is also ahead in other articles of produce.
Nj Solomon Hopkins, of this place, raised
.andahalf of ground 275 barrels of corn, being
an average of 81 2-3 bushels to the acre; besides
| several wagon loads of pumpkns-a yield hard to
beat.
Speaking of corn reminds us of several ears pre-
! scented to by F. Fcntress Esq, of which
| measured 10 inches in length. 1t is yellow corn,
| fine plump grain, and yields abundantly stalk
! bearing two good cars. Mr.. F. procured the seed
| from the North.
! Some of our neighbors had fields of wheat that
| would have done q to put in the papers," Messrs.
w. A. Winbourne and F. NJ. Walker, of this place,
| we learn, each had field of wheat that yielded
! over 20 bushels to the acre. Greens. Pat
| FORSYTH CoURT.-Wc omitted to notice further
proceedings of Forsyth Superior Court, few weeks
! since. In the of forgery, the State A. S.
Pitts the defendant submitted, established general
| good character heretofore fined $50, and dis
| charged. The free negro, arraigned for burglary,
was found guilty. and sold for the term of 20 years,
| for cost of suit, sc. Boner and Crist Faycttc
! vile Steamboat Company, continued
Judge Caldwell dispatched the Civil Docket in
day, Tuesday, and the State Docket also in day,
! Thursday. This speaks we'll for the county of For
| syth. Salem Press.
| STOKES SUPERIOR CoURr.-At the late term of this
| Court, the following the most interesting
| disposed of:
| The case of Ambrose Jessup Thomas Martin
| The case of Joel Hawkins VS.. Hiram Smith. This
was action for breach of guaranty for the sound
! ness of negro slave. Verdict for defendant.
On Thursday, slave by the name of Brice, the
property of Amanda Flynt, tried for the murder
of a negro slave, Joe, the property of Dr. William
| Wthers. The case was one of purely circumstan-
tia evidence and the jury rendered verdict of not
! guilty Ibid.
! II. w. Guion Esq, President of the Wilmington
| Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company, will
address the people at the following places procure
! Stock viz:
| At Rockingham on Saturday. 18th November.
| At Springfield, on Monday 10Th,
| At Floral College, Tuesday, 2Oth
| At Smyrna Church, Thursday, 22d,
! At Alfordsvie, Saturday Oath,
| At Lumberton Monday, 26th Court weekly"
| METHODIST ANNUAL CoNEERENcE.-The Annual
! Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in