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

STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.- AK
SCOITNTY-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.
Pursuant order heretofore made in the Petition Of
Fdwd Graham and Others Infants pare shall proceed
to sell at the Courthouse door in the City of Raleigh
the Saturday of November Court week. being the 24h day
of November instant negro girl well trained and very
valuable aged twelve thirteen called Serena
TERMS OF SALE:-Ten per cent. OF purchase money to
he Maid in cash. nd with approved security payable
twelve months after the day of sale for the residue
ED. GRAHAM HAY WOOD, Co1nnaassd0mer
Nov 1e55 102-w&swtd
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A TEACHER WANTED.
VUNHE TRUSTEES OF PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY,
IL Lenor Co. N. c. wish to employ Teacher well quail
flied to students for the University of this Slate
The salary will be four hundred dollars and per
native of this State would be preferred and
need apply unless well recomm nded
Address WILLIS PIPKIN, J
A w. WOOTEN,, Trustees.
CALVIN ROUSE, J
Jericho P. O., Wayne CO., N. G..
Nov. 1s 1855. 1O9S-w3w.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-THE SUB
SCRIBER has for sale some eight hundred acres of
land, in Wake County, lying the Central Railroad
suitable for for farming for steam
it, with small lots. 1t is also well watered. -4l
will sell it accommodating terms both as to price
and time.
W. G. STRICKLAND.
Nov
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-28
@TATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.-

FATE OF NORTH-CAROLlNA.-
SCOUNTY, in Equity -
Pursuant order made at Fall Term 1851. Of the
Court of Equity County of Wake in the matter OF
Henry A. Murre and Others the undersigned Clerk and
Master will proceed to sell on the premises on the Isl da
of December next being Saturday the lands in the plead
ings mentioned, to-wit: c.
on the waters little Fall Creek about eleven miles north
of Raleigh containing about one hundred ana
County. ,u. e ..hoso ,,o,
ey to be paid cash at the time OF sale crei OF nine
months be given to the purchaser for the fesoue upon
his entering into bond with two approved suretles:
LIS ED G.. HAYWOOD, q. d M f.
lO2-w&SWtd.
TUST TO HAND, ANOTHER LOT OF FINE OVER
d Conts Business Coats Talmas &c Also fresh sup
ply of Cloths Cass and Vesng to be mace to order an
which will be sold low for cash. Call soon and supply
ise'e'' " ~ KING & BIGGS
Raleigh, Nov. a. 1855. -1oz-o''
n B.-Those indebted to us will please make arrange
SETTLE before the first OF January 1892 as
one of the firm expects leave the State at that time
Those who don't comply with the above request Will De
waited on by an agent. I'm
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-28

NTOTICE.-Was taken up and committed to Jail, in
II the County of Nash on June 25th 1854, a negro
man. who saws is TOM and belongs the heirs
of Billy Fosters, deceased Tom, from his appearance
seems to be about years of age black complex
ion and than ordinary space between Of
his under teeth. The isrequested to forward
pay prison charges and take him away he w be dis
posed of according to law. A. r. BAINES,
Aug. 1-wtf s'f - Sheriff.
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nxFoRD FEMALE CoLLEGE;- NEXT 7

DLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
Hb approved FORM printed and for sale at the
standard Office
Also Wrts Subpoenas Warrants, and variety of other
blanks. -
Aug %, 1852 19-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-28
JOSEPH r. BLOSSOM,
Commission and Forwarding Merchan

NEGRO GOODS.-KERSEYS OF ALL GRADES
Y Plaid, Striped and Plain Lnseys,
Marlboro and Gala Stripes and Plaids,
Cotton Osnaburgs and Heavy Shirtings,
Russet Black Brogans-Heavy Boots just received and
or sale by JAMES McKIMMON.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-28

HATS AND CAPS.-FALL STYLE AND BEST
III quality Moleskin Hats,
Cloth Caps of every variety and price -
Servants Wool Hats Black Brown and Drab just received
JAMES McKIMMON.
Raleigh Oct. Z, 1853 a8-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06
a FArHLEss W1FE-rhere was quite an q,

A FAITHLEss WIFE-There was quite an ex'
mtnt created ut ore Of our hotels day or two sin
consequence of a gentleman from Reading. Psuus|
bia, finding his wife in company with another mad
appears that the husband had peen from home for
time on business tour, and had written to bis vi
meet him In this city, where he would be at O ceJ
time. He reached Baltimore day or two before h|
peetsd to toso and the wife, anticipating day Cd
Of pleasure before his arrival left her home ia the
pany OF friend, wSo Was to ast ~ protector unit
arrival OF the husband. Both arrived at the same
without the knowledge Of each othsr and the wife|
lodgings under another name. There was another
tleman from Reading stopping at the same house,
saw TIE truant wife, and meeting the husband inc !
after the health Of Mrs. f., when he was tol3 81
husband that he was there awaiting her arrival
vas then surprised to learn for the frst time thsI
was then In the city aud stopping at the same b
with himself. An Inquiry was at once made and II
discovered that she was in the house, and that
was in the same room with her pretended prots'
He Immediately went to the owner. and gaining ad|
sion, found that they were there as man and wife
stead of irficiing merited punishment upon the wr
who had robbed him Of his happiness, he tonsented
self with seeing them turned ont OF the house, anil
linquisbing al claims to her. We understand thu
injured husband 10 . man OF abundant means and
devoted In his attentions 70 the false creature who
trifed with his honor andhnections. Shs is said |
a Young woman Of prepoe sesstng Appearance an
good family, and that the fact of her inadety has
made known TO her aged parents. They had been
r,ed but short time, and the husband anticipakI
himsslfs iifs q unalloysd happiness, u aaimora
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06
The Liquor Question.


The following article appeared in the Portland State of
Maine, Of the 20 inst and confirms the view taken by
the Eastern Argus, that the pursued by Neal
Dow has dore much rtate and excite hostile feelings
in Portland against him and his officers Mr.. Dskn
and his wife, who live York street, absent at
church Thursday, and little girl only left at home,
the house was visited by the police in search Of liquors
The house searched from top to bottom, trunks
were opened and all the premises thoroughly overhaul
ed. What was found we 90 not know, but in
formed that Mrs Dakin very sensible OF what lost
for returning and seeing what had been going abe
looked into the POCKET OF her dress left hanging In the
house. and found that twenty six dollars Zone twenty
dolsr gold pece she had put there ha been
In her absence. Where It had gone Of ons
Knows Is mans house his castle In these days7 We
charge with this robbery-but private hou sss
are to be visited in this manner and in the absence Of
the occupants, whoever they may be- what safety is
there for any Of In our houses and homes
becomes us 10 protect them At least from thieves and
robbers, under Whatever guise they may appear.
On the 18th inst the Prohibitorv Liquor Law Of In
DIANA passed At the last session OF the Legislature,
will 60 into effect according to its provisions.
rs to whether II win be enforced or not.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

RUDE BoREAs ON A FRoLIc.-- Many wonderful
dopRs of the late hurricane which has swept the
Western country have been recorded but the following
In Cass county, Missouri, beats them all. The Cass
County Gazette ssys-"The door Of the house rst blew
open, then was unroofed-then almoat yery log, even
TO the sls and seeper torn from Their places and
FELL and piled up in great profusion around and
over Mr.. Young and wife, who remained In the house,
and strange tay neither Of them, We happy
to arn seriously injured, though Considerably bruised
and hurt. The step son q Mr.. Young. young man,
when the door blew opeu out and finding he could
not stand threw himself the ground ct the OF
ocust tree clineing 10 II with his arms aud the wind
raising him from the ground and threshing him all the
WHILE bruised him considerably but not dangerously In
its course after passing the house. down ali the
fences the farm and destroyed fine lot Of timber
yr. Young had two horse wagon, which was carried
he has every TO believe and lodged In the tor
Of large tree, which was afterwards uprooted The
wagon bed has not yet been found The tornado then
struck the adjoining farm OF Mr. Easter, which was
Jopg line Of stone fence, which threw down. and scat
tired the rocks In every drection and large weigh
itg more than ton embedded In the EARTH were No.
owed. Great numbers Of birds, rabbits, &c., we're
found torn to pie,es In it's course and are infor mad
that the poultry Of Mr.. Young which were not killed
we're stripped IS Dahed as they had been scaled and
picked for the frying pan"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06
Theatres ana Exnib,t,ons.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC Bellini's opera, s'I Purisan,"
viii be played for the last time this evening with the
fse cast On Thursday evening the La Grange troupe
will give grsnd cert, the musica selections for
which are excellent, and on Frioay evening 'Norma'
win be given, being the last appearance Of the COM
paDy.
NBLo's GARDEN.-The Pyne opera troupe playing
with great success Their singing is greatly admired
Mr. Harrison is In better voice than usual and Miss L.
Pype nightly called before the curtain receive the
piaudits of he audience. The opera selected for tns
evening 10 the Daughter Of the Regiment" Miss L.
BowERY,--The benefit Of Macdonald Macgregor takes
psce tonight, when the French ami Spanish dancers
Vii the Pae q SasOs
OF "Our Gal" with Miss Charles Caroline Mortoo,
s yss m and all will close with the Hungarian Ban
LAFARGE's METROPOLITAN evening is announced
the ast but three the The pe's selected
as Faistan and Mr. Barnett as Dr. Caius, French pny-
sieian Mr. waleott and Mr. and Mrs sloan VIII also ap-
psthy," will cloee the anu sements.
BURROWS THEArRE.-rhe recei pts Of this evening are
for the benefit Of MT G; Ham, who oilers for the
smutement Of his friends and patrons bill OF very at
tractive features. Mr.. II. c. Jordan, Mr. G. Holland,
end Mr. j. Dunn have volunteered their services The
6rst piece IL GAN the Worlds Stage" in whien Messrs.
Merchant Jordan Miss Ingersol, and Mics Annie Zee
viii appear The Infant Sisters will dance Pos Sly ren,
win dance, and Miss ADELAIDE Price viii appear 10 Pas
seul The farce Of THAT Rascal Jacx' viii folio w.
Mr.. John Dunn as Rascal Jack, and the buriett. Of
"a Day after the Fair with the celebrated George Hol
land AZ Jerry, will conclude the amusements. IL WITH
thus be perceived that Mr. Ham has catered we'll for the
hequepters Of BuItons and 1t hoped that he VIII re-
ceive proof that he s esteemed by the dra
matte public.
AMERICAN MusEuM.-The dramatic selection for this
Afternoon and evening Is "rhe Lonely Man of the
Ocean," G. W. Clarke, Hadaway and Miss Mestayer
principals The Baby SHOW in addition to the dramatic
performances win iksly be the Of crowdinx the
house every day this week.
WooD's NNsTREIs.-The usual negro miustrelsy, .
concert Ia Julien and the Wandering Minstrel con-
tinue to draw large hOuses every night.
BuCKLEY's SKREsADFRs The "rwo Pompeys," with
Buckley, Ptrcival and Miss Eleanor in the psnci-
pal chsracters night. Besides there win be great
variety Of melodies and instrumental pieces We are
requested to state that the company performing in
Washington, under the title of "Buckley's SerenAders
from New York " have connection whatever with the
firm Of Buckley and Sons" Of this city.
PERTAINS MrNsTRELs The programme Of usements
for this evening 10 composed OF variety Of songs in
s'Iunenta pieces and the laughabls ourlesque Baby
show.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Judge Stuart.

This court assembled yesterday MOT ning at IL cd
Jury for June -
Daniel A. Archer, James Barton,
William Baulch, Theodore Besch.
Louis j. Beloni Thomas II GilhooleJ
John s. Busting, Theodore MARITIME,
Thomas Cummings, Jr., Theodore a. Meyer,
Daniel French, John +. 3 MaxweliI
Henry A. Seaman, John H MefsereAu,
Luther Baldwin, Y. Bscsus, Foren
The above forming quorum Of the Grand Jury,
others were sworn, and the filing up Of tbs jurJ
postponed till TO-DAY.
Judge Stuart briefly charged the jury, stating sill
the Law that ruled them in the discharge Of tner
The jury retired then to deliberate.
A petty jury vas then empsnnelIed, ana two or
cases of petty larceny vere brought before them.
Other business of importance transacted durisI
DAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06
Superior Court teneral Term.
Before Chief Justice Oakley and Judges Duer
Bos worth.
THE FORREST DIVORCE CASE.

THE FUKFHST DIVORCE CzSEs
JUNE 5.-In the oase of CAtharlne N. Fo.rest az
Edwin Forrest, in which default was taken on Nc
by Mr., Chase, one Of Mrs. Forests counsel, a M
was made this morning by Mr. Chase, who az plain
circumstances under which he moved for the Gel
and he now begged sfe Court TO permit him to oper
default.
The Court granted the motion, and we understan
argument w,ll be heard some time during the Or
term. Mr.. Van Buren, was in court, on oehalf Z
Forrest, but the motion to open the default was
by the plaintiffs counsel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

The Hswsvills, 8. c. Herald learns that in con &C.
qusnce OF the presert and prospective scarcity II
stus In that State, large cotton planter has sowed all
bis lspo In corn, and viii raise cotton crop this
son. This course 10 recommended to cotton planners
generally.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

lumber next to the eng ne, ct Collins depot near
sprppfeld Mass on the Western Railroad, on the "a
slipped beneath the tender the WHEELS of which
and the engine passed him. cutting of both ess
below the knee. was feared the Old msn could no,
survive bis injuries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

MACKpRrL CATCHING We learn from one of the
erew(pf the fishing schooner Flying Cloud who arrived
pidy filing up and that this catch Of mackerel tout
ou,h" this year will be greater than for many years past
He reports the macere to be Of large sze and Of good
quality the coves and harbors literally swArming with
them. -NeuburvDoyt Herald.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

On. Stone, homeopathic physician In Medsord, \
committed suicide on the ID inst, BY stabbing him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

mainly confined 20 our Irish population. As the
enforcement OF the law has narrowed tbe number
gsged and threatened the PROBABLE extinction OF the
traffic they have begun attempted rrsstsn,e the OIL
who sctiog in the discharge of tner duties
before the Police court In which the dsfsndsnts were
bound over TO the Supreme Court. The Irish were
in large numbers, and manifested excite
mint OF nothing was Gone TO break the
In the afternoon, inmeoistely on the opening Of the
Pehce Court, Royal Williams Joshua Stevens and Alvin
g Dyer appeared before the the purpose as
Mr. Williams stated Of making complaint against
Mayer Dow for having liquors uniawfuly hts posses
sion.
rsey were accompanied by an officer, (Air. Br,dy,)
and there soon appeared in the cours room dozen
fifteen of citzens. wei known bitter opponents
Of the liquor law. But the Judge looked into tire law
and satisfied himself in a moment that his daty under
edistely therefore, put the nants nuder ostn
and inq ured they could ctiousy swear at
they bad to believe, and did believe, tina. tue
,peciaed liquors kept by Mr. Dow, and were 'iu-
tended for sale within the State IN violation Of tue
they besi,ste5 at frst but Mr.. Williams, having made
substantially the statements which had appeared
in tbs State Of Mdine and argus dusly sid they
ready requisite cath and sign the pant;
and these three men then made this solemn OATH and
GRbed the complaint.
HE Judge At once proceeded to make out the warrant
When finished, he handed IL to'Deputy Marshal
Ring who present at the time, with orders
cute IT, should here be stated that these
have Invariably been given TO the city marshal hs
deputies in prefert TO Other officers, because the
former beng salaries, out their costs 10 the
city, instead Of having them accrue IN the Of
other officers to taemselves-thus saving the
TO the city treasury.
But ibis proceeding the recsipt Of the warrant by
officer Ring appeared 10 occasion sudden dsspponS
ment 10 the complainsnts and their friends. Mr. viii
hsms stepped forward and demanded the warrant The
court informed bin II was given In the usual msnner,
doubt properly attend 10 its execution Mr.. Williams
again eemanoed IT. asserting hi. right to IL OF the
plsnt tsfen his oath, afx.d his signature and there
was no more Tor him to do until trial. Mr.. Winsns
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-06

The OF the agency full OF bullet holes and
also the store windows on the opposite side.
John Robinson, who was shot oead, was not engaged
in any rot but was standing the side the
military, and was deliberately shot ~hie he turning
10 leave the scApe His funeral from the sailors board
ing houac In Fore street, at half past six attended
by large coneourse.
by long procession. The American flag was sustained
by number OF gentlemen In the the coffin. No
exctsm.Dt but intense feeling attended the occasion
large number OF arrests have been made, am ,ng
whom IS Lieutenant E. M. .Patten, OF the Rife Corps
whose only act was to try to life by warning the
people OF the OF the military. He was taken at
his residence while quietly smoking cigar in the gar
den, al midnight by file of armed soldiers with 6aed
fbs public meeting this afternoon, at the CITY Han
immense. Quiet reigned IL evident taat no.
thpg but law without violence shall test the matter.
Mayor Dow called upon to resien, ADD the opoion Is
that he will be forced 70 do Tne warrants agsirs;
him OF the strongest character and it is the deter
mipstion 70 pnt them straight through.
The meeting called to order by Nathan Cummings,
ESQ and Judge Wells was called TO the chair. Willis
ard Berry stone Secretaries Speeches were made BY
II. shepley, F. G j Smith John B. Bro wn and L. D. NJ
sweat, ell Of pacific but determined character.
prosecuting committee, composed Of the following
Hon. nathan Clifford, Thos. A DeBois, Geo. r. shep.
ley u District Attorney G. capp, J. b. Brown, =.
1. Choate.
This committee instructed to prosecute Mayor
Dow and all concerned charge OF wilfui murder
A preamble and ietolutions introduced by Johu
EsIo, Esq which we're adopted by accauation rhsn
the meeting Adjourned, and the assembly quietly
peraed.
They az follows -
whereas the ranepapce OF Law and respect for order
have heretofore been distinguishing characteristics Of
,be people OF Portland and whereas the occur
among connection with the city agency for
tie sale Of liquors, have led 10 violations OF Law and
mes Of the peace OF the city, and the chief
executive officer Of the city IL held to 10 com
plant for violation Of act entitled for the
of drinking houses and tipplD9 chops and
for sheh offence warrant has been duly issued BIZ the
Police Court of the city of Portland, aud whereas the
laws OF the State only be maintained by their due
md becoming Observance ON the part Of all citizens,
neither In or out Of once, we, the people OF Por land
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-10
THE BEDFORD GiZETTE.
Bedford, Aug, 40, 1865.
HOPEIESSI,Y Divided!

We make the followiag ertraet from the
,Fers, Of the Cd inst. the lendfng K ". paper
IN aPhitadeiphia The Crash Is coming. DE-
.HOCR.4TS, stand from under:
concerted and harmonious action between
ihe Americans and Wings throughout the State
IS now hardly possible, however desirable, and
Tor this the Americans are in fault. Had they
abandoned their secret conclaves, and at an
early day determined upon making open nom-
nations, and permitting every one to participate
IN making them who desired to act with their
organization, there would have been no move
ment made 10 rr-organize the Wing party, and,
as consequence, the Americans, with the aid
and support Of Wings, would have triumphed
IN The State. Going on, however, n their ex-
elusive policy, expecting the Wings to support
fheiT candidates, and vet refusing them any par
uclPatIon in selecting them, has produced a
arep teelng Of hostility To their secret organiza-
zion, even among those who, though not belong
ing to 1t hitherto, acted with them and supper
Ted Their nominees. A Wing State Convention
nas accordingly been called, 10 nominate a can
N'aie Tor Canal Commissioner, and active efforts
are being made in all parts of the State 10 re-
~, l"@e tIie wing party, ana 10 raily the
"n'gs IN support of their own distinctive or
sda1alIon In Washington, Allegheny, Erie
lebanon. Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Frank
In, Huntingdon, Mfilin, Blair, Cambria, Brad
'otd and other counties, steps have already been
asNen to form distinctive Wing county tickets
the Loco Focos, on the other hand, are already
,ls'a at work, and though much embarrassed by
iru"s and dissensions, Will make desperate
struggle 81 10 regain their lost ascrndancy in the
we, at an early day, as early as May last
rtioeaVored to impress upon our American
'iends, the importance, II not absolute necessity
changing their tactics, and urged them bg al
'"e arguments we could, TO abandon their exclu.
owe and secret policy, andio open wide The
uo'r 70 all who might desire 10 cooperate with
'oFh'' bu: who could not and would not do Sc
aS 'onS as they remained Secret Order. Many
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-10
Know-Nolhlngism in 1900 and 1856.

We continue our extracts from Duane's Au-
rora OF 1900. The American people cannot
too seriously reflect upon the warning which
these extracts afford, and especially upon the
similarity between the enemies Of Jefferson and
the enemies Of the democratic party at the
present day:
From the Aurora, December 27, 1900
While we were forbidden even the consola-
ton ofcomplaint by the tefrors OF sedition law,
and tal-nt, integrity, and learning were kept at
distance from our shores by an alicn law, pub
lie virtue shall no more be secuted, nor public
economy counted a crime.
From the Aurora, December 10, Is0o
General lafayette is said to be coming hith-
er as the ambassador of France. The King OF
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-10

OF our Wing cotemporaries, and number of
those of the American party, did the same thing,
but our joint advice was disregardpd, and those
who had the control Of the organization deter
mined to continue to pursue an exclusive poll
cy, which, we are satisfied, and, we doubt not,
many Of them now are, has not only driven
off hundreds but thousands from their support.
|; is in truth, as the Filage Record states, that
the opposition to the Americans, among the
Wings who now seek to effect distinctive
organization, is ''not TO the principles proclaim
ed in the abstract; bat 10 the secret meetings
and the alleged arbitrary dominion Of the ma
jority over the minority. Freedom Of thought
and freedom of action are the life of republican,
ism; the opposite is despoism. No free people
will relinquish their independence"