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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
A DEEP FOUNDATION.

Know-Nothing organs tell us the foundation of
their party is laid deep. For once agree with
them. Ay, gentlemen, gerry deep-so deep that TRUTH
though she be said to be in we'll, cannot get to the
bottom of it nor pervade any part thereof-so deep
that candor and daylight cannot penetrate it-so
deep that conscience must be left behind when you
would go down to it-so deep that its supports
dark, chaotic nothingness, lame and impotent evas
ions, sms of every hue but that of patriotism, and
unauthorized, intolerant and wicked oaths.
And what is the structure that has been reared
upon this foundation? What could it be but con-
glomerated mass of ncongruities? Defunct federal
ism constitutes the frame work; bgotry and intol-
erance the weatherboading and the inside is black
washed with abolitionsm. The whole is so skilfully
painted with falsehood that the handiwork of the
father of the art is visible in the gloom and
mystery that surrounds it. Its talest spre is SO low
that sunbeam has never rested upon it, day
breeze kissed it. Clouds and thick darkness hover
about it.
go, treach'rous nighti
Thou end'st thy ready veil to ev'ry treason,
And teeDainy nlischiefs thrive beneath thy shade.
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DIE d.

On Sunday the 18th inst after protracted illness of
85 days. 5s of which she confined to bed the
18th year OF her Mrs Tabitha Jordan ct of Thorn
as Jordan, Esq, revolutionary soldier.
The subject of this obituary greatly esteemed by all
who had the pleasure of her acquaintance
numerous both in this county and the county of Granville
where she resided for many years. during the lifetime of
her husband She devoted wife, fond and affection.
ate mother kind neghbor and an ndugent mistress Her
death will be greatly deplored by her many relations and
friends to whom she had for years. rendered valuable
and services Her place cannot be easily filed
as she had attained reputation in midwifery that few Of
either sex in age country acquire. Her
and relations have reasonable and well grounded hope
that her spirit is resting in Abrahams bosom.
Var. Neps,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

MANE-LAw1TEs AGAINST FoKEIGNERs-At the re-
cent meeting af the American Temperance Union,
held in New York, one of the speakers, Rev. Mr..
Coombe, of Pa, asserted that threefourths of all
the low, mean, contemplate grogshops were kept
by foreigners and unnaturalized citizens" Wonder
if the Foreigners presume to sell native Ii
quor.
Know Nothingsm abotionism, and indeed all
the sms go together in the abolition States These
isms are used as hobbies in the States referred to-
on which bad men ride into Office and power.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

The BALDERDAsH ABOUT THE THIRD DEGREE
THE Know NOTHING ORDER.-The Know Moth
ing journals are soft-sawdering their readers with
vast deal of twatte about this degree They say the
Abolitionist cannot belong to this degree Now the
rankest avowed Abolitionst in Northwest Virginia
DIR. T. n. Harris of Richie county-is Know No
thing of the "Third Degree AN A. No. 1 Adolf
ZIONIST, and Know Nothing of the Third Degree"
Rich. ESaminer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
UNITED STATES MAIL.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
DROPosALs FOR CARRYING THE MAILS OF
the United States from the 1st day Of July 1885, to
CAROLINA will be- at the Contract Office Of the
Post Office Department in the city of Washington until
june 1885, the routes and in the times herein specified.
NORTH CAROLINA.
5711 From Hllsboro by Chapel Hill and Morngsville,
Leave HilI Go1o daily except sunday 5am
Arrive at Morrissre same e day by s m; -
Leave Chapel Hill daily, except Sunday, al 4am;
These hours of departures and arrivals to be changed
times with the railroad schedule at Morrssville and
and Allema5ee to Greensboro - miles and back
Leave Hllsboro, railroad daily the arrival of
Arrive a Greensboro same day by D. m;
Leave Greensboro arrival of mail from Lexington,
Arrive at Hilsboro,' or railroad, next day by 4am.
INSTRUCTIONS.
f0''" 'e": sa sstss ed ssss s sS1
convey }o% July s to june So
5sS on the route Of Ss
May 12 1885, and by the following m,de of conveyance
for the annual sum of
of the route the weight of the mail to be carried and all
other in reference to the route and service and
also after full examination of the instructions and require
ments attached to the advertisement.
Dated
Form efa Guarantee. (Signed2
The undersigned, residing at, State of-underals
be accepted BY the Postmaster General the bidder
shall to the s1ts, day Of July 1872 Or there
form the % 5 with good and
liabilities by under the 9th section
the act of Congress ofJuly 2, 1886.
(sgned by two guarantors)
Form of Certificate.
osr with
pepEs Dated spd able to make s''0 their guarantee
fuller instructions, with conditions embraced in
the contracts the general advertisements for mail
the southern States
Postmaster General.
FTvHE LITERARY LIFE AND CORRESPONDENCE
of the Countess Of BIessiRg.On by R. R. Madden NJ h.
o. A. Id Two volumes II. D. TURNER,
~ OMMON sCHOOLS.-ALL WHO ARE DEsI-
~ of teaching Common Schools in Wake County
the ted to attend q Ri eG House
August for the purpose of being examined and recev
STEPHEN STEPHENSON, c. C.s
1O.OOO !Hs;5.i ,5R CT The LIZ, COMING ON
Fans quite comfortable We have any QUANTITY Of them
from cents to sa5 Here YOU " can suit EOqs %sKrR
HATS! HATS! AT COST.--WE WILL BIS
I'll pose Spring and Summer stock Hats
wish to make for early Fall taade. Call and
have fit. w. H 4 r. S. TUCKER.
May %. 1885, go
WIN. j. BAKER. THos L. BAERAUEss
BAKER AND BARRAUD,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS =
Tabh's Buildings, Town Point
Norfolk Va
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

Mr.. DoBB1N.-We learn that Mr.. Dobbin, Secre-
tary of the Navy, passed through Goldsborough on
Saturday last, on his way to Washington. We are
pleased to learn that his health has somewhat i'm
proved. Long may he live to adorn public station
and to be useful to his countrymen, who have 80
honored and who are so sincerely attached to him
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

R. A. EzELL, Eso.-We had the pleasure Of see
ing in the City, on Friday evening last, Mr.. Eel,
before the pleasure of his personal acquaintance
He is as just good looking any one-if he is
an Editor-and as clever gentleman ever handled
quill.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

There will be an examination of the students of
Johnston academy on the 7th of June next and an
address by Prof. Stuart, of Va The public are
invited to attend.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
FOURTH OF JULY.

VNHE CITIZENS OF RALEIGH ARE INVITED TO
IL assemblein the Town Hall Friday the first day of
june next at o'clock P to acknowledgements cele
6rae the approaching anniversary of National Idepen
dence.
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD, Autendant.
Raleigh, May 22d, 1855. std.
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. more-when we "knoso" more.

But more-when we "knoao" more.
Register.
The Register has heretofore given us the more
when he knows the ISIS; and this will be decided
improvement to start with in the proserptioe cam
pagn.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

COUNTY ATroRNEY.-On Monday last Quentin Bus
bee, Esq., resigned his place County Attorney for
Wake, and Joseph K. Marriott; Esq, was elected
by the Magistrates to fill the vacancy
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
Death of a Disti,ao,,ised, Perao,

DEATH of a Dsstinguised Person.
ALBANY, May 1S.-The Hon. John G. Spencer,
formerly Attorney General and Secretary of the
Treasury, and one Of the most eminent lawyers in
the country, died last evening in this city.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

We had an excellent rain in this region last week,
and vegetation has been greatly invgorated thereby
The crops are of course looking much better, and
the promise now is of an abundant harvest So may
it be. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

The VIRGINIA ELEcr1oN.-The people of Virginia
will vote tomorrow for Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and members of Congress. We confidently
anticipate glorious victory. Our readers will be-
promptly advised of the result.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

NORFOLK MARKET.

NORFOLK MARKET
REPORTED FOR THE "NoRrH-cA RoLISE erkEDhRp.o
BIZ A. III. MPHEETERS 4 CO.
Hhoesate GrOcers F614c0rdina Of Oonmiss;on 1rek1a1s
NORFOLK, May lett, 1855.
FLOUR-The stock in market small the demand GOOD
we quote, 8; r ~ ny; Extra iIsl IL; Family
BACON-N. G. andVa hoground, liz a - cts. Hams
lS S cts g NJ, Sides 191, Shoulders
sale, cts. q sSs cts. according o quality.
CORN-We note leslmixedand White at 1o4 a los ots
81. sTAvEs-R o HID dull at 27 q g. o. &5s Pips
HAY-Cafgo sales l4o q $50; Store, 1852 a 1875.
LIME-Thomaston scarce, lis "a l2O.
Roe Herrings -'
PERUVIAN GUANo-4s a 49, per ton 1000 lbs.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

H Where is the Wing party' When and where
will the Wings hold their Conventions to nominate
candidates for Congress- Can the Register inform
US?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

FAYETTEVILLE MARKET
May 49, 1855.
BACON has improved and in good demand 101k to ii
cts per h. CORN is and wanted 81 35 to 81 40
from wagons COTTON in good demand without change in
prices FLOUR 50 so to $40 25- Receipts lght-prices
tending upwards-sales at so % for Super.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE 81 cts per gallon. RAW do. no
change. or
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

20 Know Nothings in this latitude boast of their
famous third degree, but the N. Y. Herald calls
unsatisfactory, and wants it changed. When
midnight labors in Philadelphia, at the Z. N. Con-
vention in june shall see what the daylight will
bring forth. Perhaps national States Rights de-
gree, but more likely whale Southern Federal
ISIS and Northern Abolitionists may fuse-there are
not many obstacles in the way-and we shall not be
surprised at any monster as the product Of such a
marriage. They are SO closely related that such a
union must be inceestuons, and the offspring deform-
cd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

The Murfressborough Gazette has gone over,
"horse, foot and Dragons" to the dark.lanterns
We expected it. We trust it's Democratic subscri-
bers will mark it. It is small embodiment of big
otry and treason that deserves to be wiped out It
Processes observe, to be Democratic. Its profess
sions are false-not worth the paper on which they
printed. 1t says the " tutelar saint of Columbia
is lowering over u.s." We very much doubt tit
." flea in its ear" 1t speaks of the "cross :"
of Christ as a stigma such is the language of
infdel, of the Devils own. But we are not
surprised that one who swears upon that cross to
prescribe and persecute should treat it an unhoy
thing. The treason of the Murfreesborough Gazette
stnks in the nostrils of all patriotic and honorable
men,
80 The Post is very eely, and squirms beauti-
fully, but it can't twist out of that net we threw
around it when put certain interrogatories about
Catholic pupil. When a man is caught, Gagged and
pricked he can't keep STILL and that is just the case
of the Post man. He is obliged to wriggle, though
we'll knowing his exertions fruitless. Made by
the State agent for administering its benevelence
he pursues course to thwart, to some extent the
application of that benevolence; and in its stead
administers intolerance and bigotry, and ministers
to his purse by publishing four five different
periodicals. printing for the State Agricultural So.
ciety, &C., &C., &C.,
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Our old friend of the Wilmington Commercial. adj
vertises blank warrants for sale and adds: " Also,
temperance and other Negro passes" Didn't know
aunt Tempy was derky hefora., 80
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23

ATTEMPT TO AssAssrNATE THE EMPERoR-A trieno
writing from Paris, under date May Sd, referr-
ing to the late attempt to kill the Emperor LOUIS
Napoleon, says: "The Emperor made very mario"
escape on Saturday last. He was twice fired on by
a man at only few PAGES distant, and how ne miss
ed him it is difficult to conceive. The party arrest
ed saws there is legion sworn to the purpose, and
destined to succeed"
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
LAW NOTICE.

ALBEBT c. UNDERWOOD and P. II. il BARRETT have this day entered into partnership in the practice of law, under the name of Underwood & Barrett. They will practice in all the counties composing the first Judicial Circuit, in the State of Arkansas, also in the counties of Coahoma and Tunica, in the State of Mississippi
 They will act as Land Agents, and give par ticular attention to the investigation of titles, to the payment of Taxes, and redemption of lands sold for taxes in either Arkansas or Mis- 8issippi. They will give particular attention to the collection of dues.
 B9~Oaice second door north of the Masonic Hall, Helena, Arkansas.
 UNDERWOOD < BARRETT,
 Nov. II, 1854. Attorneys.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

For square of 10 lines, first insertion, $lOO For each subsequent insertion, 30 Any number of lines under 10, counted az one square; over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, and advertisements of greater length in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made 10 those who advertise by the year.
 ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES: For State, Legislative or District
 offices, $10 00 For County offices, 2 co For Township offices, 3 O0 Communications of Q personal nature, will be charged double price,
 Obituary notices, other than a simple an. nouncement of death, will be charged the usual advertising rates of $1 per square
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
Hrs. L. J. RUBLE

F RhGS leave to inform the Ladies of Helena .,. ana vicinity, that she has received a choice ,s1SSSortment of Spring and Summer Millinery auoas, selected with great care from the East 'n ann market. : Ladies who will honor her with roost Usn VIII ind every thing in the latest and ro s',oss tasteful styles, and at lower rates ther are usually offered in Helena.
 tha aTP9aanIi4G?n.cCherry street, two doors west O .rdo. D. All kinds ofMantua Making done tc
 April q, 1855.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
David BrutOn,

ATTORNE AT LAW, WILL attend to all business entrusted to his care in the State of Arkansas and Western part of the State of Mississippi, and will act as
 LAND AGENT in payment of Taxes, investigating titles, and redaeming lands. Office at Helena, Ark. Jonuarv 2S 1854
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
Helena Saw MiII.
.Y'OTECE.

SE @F A A S(A%s
 HAVING purchased the interest of my A "A brother, GEORGE PORTER, in the Steam Mill, 1 would respectfully inform the citizens of Helena, Phillips county, neighboring DOT tlon ot Mississippi, and public generally, that the business will be conducted by myself alone, ana Tn the same manner as heretofore always keeping on hand every description of LUM- BER sawed at this Mill-which will be sold as as low as possible at the present prices of tim Der: l shall devote my entire time to the business of the Mill, and will endeavor to ren- der satisfaction to all who trade with me- A continuance of the old custom is respectfully solicited.
 The nature of my business being such as to require money to carry it on, I am compelled % sell exclusively for cash-and | hope no one will ask me to do otherwise, as I cannot and will not do it.
 EDWARD PORTER. Helena, Nov. IS, 1854.
 P:.S' The Mills situated conveniently for boating lumber of. E.P.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
James E. Parrish.
7. TAPPAN. J. J. HORNER

ATTORNEY AT LAW ,
 Helena. ArEa2sos.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25


 SECRET SoCIETIEs.-Some men af- feet holy horror of secret associations, and yet they support the mostsecrot of all orders-the Jesuits. They see ruin in the combination of Americans to support their country-whilst they view as perfectly harmless, society which penetrates into the family circle and worms out the private doings and sayings of it's members. Such men can "strain at 6 gnat," and yet "swal- low camel'' without difficulty. The secret oe their acuteness in the one case, and obtuseness in the other, may be, perhaps, that the Jesuit order, be- ing the richest in the world, is liberal to those who will close their eyes on its proceedings, and lend themselves to its designs. Some persons have the fac ulty of becoming perfectly blind to all other objects when gold is before their eyes.
 QUICKEST TIME ON RECoRD.--Tho new packet Princess, Capt. T. c. Holmes, says the Vicksburg Sentinel, made the quickest time on recOrd--haV- ing left New Orleans on the 4th inst, at-12 1-2 minutes past 2 P. NJ. and ar Tfived at Natcbez in IT hours and 50 minutes. The quickesHtime ever before made was that of the Natchez (neW,) in IS hours and 5 minutes.
 
 Red River is lower at this time than it has been for many years. Navigation above the falls has been almost entlre- ly suspended. Two or three small steamers are enabled to ascend as lar as Alexandria, with small cargoes.-- Travellers wishing to visit that section of country arc compelled to stop at the mouth of Red River and take the Inc of stage coaches.
 I2->-l~-~--~>~~-~-~
 Dates from China state that thou sands of the inhabitants are daily dy- ing from starvation, the rebels hayilng cut off all supplies from the river al'- tricts.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
-I T A4Fs V' V
 Tappan 6 Hornor,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW.
 Helena, ArkansGs.
 WILL practice in the Courts of the several counties composing the first Judicial Circuit o the State of Arkansas, and in the counties o Tunica and Coahoma in the State of Missis sippi. Feb. 70, 54.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
THOs. B. uANIY. MARK W. ALEXANI
 HanIy 6 Alexander,

ATTORNEYS AND C0UNsEL0Rs AT LAW,
 HAVING this day entered into, Co-part- nership in the practice0f their Profession, vii attend all the Courts in the first Circuit 1T this State, the Circuit Courts of the counties of Chicot and Desha in the second, the Su- preme and Federal Courts at Little Rock, anc the Circuit Courts in the counties of Tunica and Coahoma, in the State of Mississippi Their office for the time being is on Porter street, two doors east of the post-office, II Helena, where one of them can at all times be found and counseled On business.
 Helena, Oct. 25, 1852.
Southern shield., 1855-08-25
Respectfully,
 JOHN WILSON. His Excellency, FRANKLIN PIERCE, P3.eSideut Of the Tnifed Sfates.

J
 ?. s. Since writing the foregoing, @ friend placed in my hands pamphlet entitled "Our Country" published in New York in I842. by tbe Executive Committee of the American Home Missionary Society; on the 18th page of which will be found conclusive evidence of the correctness of the views taken by the American party, of the present crises of our country as follows:
 "The following language is ascribed to thq Duke of Richmond, while Governor of the Canadas, and is reported by MT. H. c. Gates of Montreal, who was present when it vas ut tered:
 ~Tbe Duke. short time prior 10 his death ;n enaalzing of the government of the United Stafes said it was weak, inconsistent. and had and could not long exist. It will be de- etroved; it ought not, and will not be per rnitfed to exist; for many and great are the evils that have originated from the existence If thai government. The curse of the French Revolution, and subsequent wars and commo- lions in Europe, are to be attributed to exam nle. and so long as it exists, no prince Wlll be 5afa mon his throne; and the sovcrelgns of F,urope are aware of it, and they have been determined upon is destruction, and have come to an understanding upon this subject. and have decided on the means to accomplish if: and they will eUsntuaify succeed 6y sNbver- a;o,, rotbot than conquest All the low and snrrlns nopulation of the different nations of Europe. WilI be carried into that country; il
Southern shield., 1855-08-25

Dates from China state that thou sands of the inhabitants are daily dy- ing from starvation, the rebels having cut off all supplies from the river alS- tricts.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Choice Poetflj.
Song of the Kansas Emierant.

Tie following beautiful poem, 90 the tune oi
H. Star Soangssa Bssnser, is from the pen Of
klrs. sARAH Z. MAsoS, of coDneautyille, Pa. 1t
g. prepared for the Pennsylvania Kansas Com
any. and presented to them on their departure
from the wharf in Conneautyille, on the 9Th OF
ctober last. Every member of that company.
whatever his destiny may be, will hail it as a
4ressure of inestinable worth:
|We 90 from our homes, from the graves Of our
sires.
From the hearthstones 50 fondly, so sacredly
/ cherished;
,,,b;,IIe1, tn, tear-drop wiz start 2Rr eyes:
But we weepno, from sorrow, or hci ies that have
Perished.
|rheres tear on the check. to memory It's given:
But smile wreathes the lip ike the sunlight OF
Heaven;
And the song Of our rowing in gladness shall
swell,
As We bid thee, thou home of our fathers, fare
well!
We come to thee, Kansas, the champions oi
Truth,
The baters of Wroa1, and the foes Of oppression;
The wisdom of age, and the sinews of youth
lSwell our ranks-0, receive thou our country 5
ObIatiOn. :
We bring thee brave hearts, and our boast it
shall be
To preserve thee thy birthright, Hntarnished and
free;
And the song of our coming with pride shall be
sung;
Though our arms are a legion, our souls are as
Ole.
Our banner We fling to the breeze of the West,
And beneath It's broad folds shall the humblest
be welcome;
/ The toi-worn and weak, the erslaved and op-
pressed,
Shall hail it afar as the ensign of Freedom.
Our motto Is Justice: We war for the right,
And SIavery's base nIinions shall bow to our
might;
And the song of our victory in triumph shall
roll,
We are free, heart and hand from the soutlrOn's S
control
Our Father most holy, before Thee We bow,
4 TO plead for Thy guidance, Thy care, and Thy
favor;
We're plightcd to Freedom; confirm Thou our
vow;
Give Us strength to persist in cur earnest en-
dcayOr:
Make US mighty TO conquer, all powerful to bless,
But weak and unwilling to wrong or Uppress;
/ And the song Of thanksgiving with rapture shall
rise,
Re-eelio DER earth, and resound from the skies.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
raoiec Eai,road Letttux.

The ~. Ispuis lBfeliige1srsr ssys -
:. Messrs Kirksopd, Porter 4 Co, con
tsac.ors for the building Of the Pacific
railroad from jefferson cits westward TO
Kansas. have u: iisc miles vest of JEFF
f.ssoa cay ro Park ds 20. and they ad-
rersise il,.il,e ,Laseik;geasef for proposals
for further lettings. Nessrs, X. and 2.
intend to push this road Though 70 Kan
sas as carly as practicable but they win
only let 10 much Of the road az q time rs
they can promptly pay fore They are
good men, and road builders EilI do vel
to get contracts on their work.
The advertisement in The b,tkhi9easer
states tllat seventy miIes of the mad from
Grey's Greek %sst ecf jefferson CITY,
Is aisc epen e contractors. Z seems that
it's desigaed se push The ,psd lhrosgh
ss rapidly o. Tcssible: S.:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

On the physical geography of the country be-
tween Missouri and California, with view to
show its adaptation 20 settlement, and the con-
struction of Railroad. Delivered ut Balti-
more, Tuesday evening, December 5, 1858.