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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-05-09

@man-next Fillmore Whig, and supposed to be
against Scott-then Scott Whig and with the Gen.
eral most emphatically-for he supported him vigor.
ously, and we never heard that he disapproved of
any of his principles sentiments-in his offers of
citizenship to foreigners who should serve one year
in the army navy well in his earnest solci.
tations for the "rch Irish brogue and sweet Ger
man accent" If he talks "no-partyism" it is mere
ly for effect, and is no thing with him. No man
in this State more firmly inveterately opposed
than he is to Democratic men and Democratic meas
ures and no man has labored more earnestly or
more persistently to put them down. If in power,
and if he fair oppoi tunity for establishing such
measures, he would vote for National Bank, for
high protective tariff, and for dividing the public
lands or their proceeds among the States, thus
making them dependent on the federal centre; and
his speech at Norfolk proves that, in political affairs
he would re-enact the alien law of Adams, and in
religious concerns he would put back these States
to the condition of Massachusetts, and Connecticut
in the days of blue-laws and witch-burning He is
a federast, and has sympathies with the Demo
cratic party. We know him well, and this is our
opinion of his political character. He is of
ability and when he speaks, as on this occasion, on
the soil of another State and makes strong impress
sion on his audience, we feel proud North Caro-
linian of the man and of his mental powers. We
do rot know whether, with his principles, he
could be of service to the Democracy of this
State even if he were to do-what it is highly
probable he never wl-abandon his political errors
and cooperate with them but aside from every con-
sderation of this Sort regret to such talents
and learning as he possesses devoted to so bad a
cause that of -Nothingism. He we doubt
not will also live to regret it; but it is not that in
his heart of hearts, he loves liberation and justice
less, but that he hates Democracy more. That is the
secret but have nothing to do with motives and
we do not impute corrupt ones to Mr. Miller.
1t is natural that the Democracy Of this State
should feel deep interest in the Virginia elections
If our friends there trumPh-f the gallant and elo
| quent Wise should be elected we firmly believe
he will be- the result will drive the last nail into the
black coffin of Know Nothingism. The shouts of
| triumph, raised in the "Old Dominion " after the
fourth Thursday in May, will be echoed from joyful
hearts Throughout. ali North Carolina. The old flag
ship has never struck yet; and we shall look with
eager eyes, and confident eager, for the time-hon
orcd banner of jefferson and Rtchie floating in the
sunlight of victory after the storm now sweeping
the noble vessel shall have subsided and passed
away. Democrats of Virginia the eyes of your
brethren in tbirty-one States are fixed upon you-
Be worthy of your great principles and of your
| ancient fame, and all will be well.
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w- The Exc utive Committee of the North Ca
rolina Agricultural Society in session in this
City on Wednesday and Thursday last-present,
Messrs. Crudup, Chairman, Cooke, Eaton, Jordan,
Jones, Meares, Poole, Price, Taylor and Whitaker;
absent Messrs. Hamilton, Mcdaniel, McRae, and
Partridge. ..
The published list Of articles for exhibition was
amended and corrected and the committees Of award
were arranged and will be published in few days
The question of selecting organ for the Society
was taken up. Mr.. Eaton moved that no organ be
now designated by the Committee, which motion
prevailed-Messrs. Jordan, Eaton, Poole and Whit
aker voting in the affirmative, and Messrs Jones,
Taylor and Price in the negative. Mr.: Meares, of
Brunswick, was absent when the vote was taken.
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STATE FAIR.

We have the pleasure of publishing to-day the
premium list of the third annual State Fair, to be
held in this City October 16 IT, 1s, and l9, 1856.
We learn, from the Arator, that the Hon. Thorn
as Rufin, of Alamance, the President of the State
Society," has consented to deliver the annual address
on the occasion. The Arator says:
"We have high satisfaction in being authorised to
announce that the Hon. Thomas RUFFIN has con-
sented to deliver the Annual Address before the
State Agricultural Society, at the next Fair. This
of ITSELF will draw thousands of the plain farmers
and mechanics and all classes of citizens from
every part of the State. member of the Commit
tee, in communicating to us, for publication the
subjoined letter of Judge Ruffin, consentng to de-
liver the address, makes the following just and ap-
propriate remarks, which, tho not intended for pub
licaton take the liberty of adding to this notice
81 take much pleasure in enclosing to you a copy
of letter received from Judge Ruffin, in answer
to one addressed to him by the Committee appoint
ed to invite speaker for the next annual meeting
of the n. G. State Agricultural Socity. The Judge,
as you will perceive, has consented to deliver the
next annual address. We have, think much cause
for exultation in having obtained the services, in
this respect of this most competent and estimablc
gentleman. Being disconnected, almost if not en-
trey from politics, with deserved national reputa
ton for eminent talents and Nj else that add
dignity respectabity to man, his name is tower
of strength to our cherished society"
Copy
ALAMANcE, March 22nd, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: I received in due time your letter
assigning to the duty of delivering the address
at the next annual meeting ofthe Agricultural Society
had hoped and thought to be free from such tasks
for the short remnant of my days, ought to be.
For at no time of my life had much turn for such
things, and l have less now, being nearly without
ambition, with feeble and cracked voice, and
mind of less vivacity and vgour than formerly. Un
der those circumstances, your letter really embar
rassed me so as to prevent prompt reply. To tell
the plain truth, KEEP: by in hope could sum-
mon resolution to say, No. feel incompetent to
rouse our people to cxeron, to guide their efforts.
But as you seem to think may do some good and as
greatly desire to promote the welfare of Agriculture
and the honor and usefulness Of the Society, do
not find it in my heart to deny your application but
have concluded to make at least, attempt TO ad-
dress my brother DEMONSTRATING, indeed, that you
will regret your mistake in making the selection,
and begging in advance all proper allowance for an
| imperfect performance.
am, Gentlemen, with great esteem, your friend
| and obedient servant
(SignedD THOMAS RUFFIN.
To Messrs r. A. HANIITos,
r. r. BRIDGERs, : Committee, de-,
r. C. PRrTcnARD, y
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GBe Stanbara*
MR., THOMPSON DECLINES THE NOMI-
NATION.

1t will be seen, by the Correspondence below, that
George W. Thompson, Esq, has declined the nomi-
nation for Congress in this District. We give the
Correspondence, as follows:
FRASKL1NroN, April 10th, 1856.
GEORGE ". THOMPSON, Eso.,-Dear Sir: We
have been appointed a Committee to inform you
that you were selected by the Democratic Conven-
ton for the 4th District which convened in Frank
linton on the 18th inst as candidate in the ap-
preaching election for Congress- and to solicit you
in behalf of said Convention to accept the nomina-
ton, as we'll as to approve the platform which We
adopted, and which is herewith enclosed
Permit us, sir individuals, to express our ear
nest hopes that you will find it consistent with your
private interests to be standard in the
suing campaign and to add our hearty good wishes
for your eventual success
We are, Sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servants,
R. G. PRITCHARD,
MURRAY STONE,
ED. G. HAYWOOD,
w. H. JORDAN, 7 Committee.
L. A. JEFFREYS,
j. NJ. TAYLOR,
H. B. WATSON.
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EPISCOPAL CoNvENToN.-The Convention of the
Episcopal Church for the Diocese of North Carolina
will commence its annual session in Warrenton on
the 18th instant. We learn from the News that
the citizens of the town, "without distinction of
sect in that commcndablc spirit of christian liberal
ity and social hospitality for which they distn.
guished, are already anticipating the approach of
the Convention by making ample preparation for the
comfortable accommodation of the immense con-
course of strangers and visitors that may be attrac
ted by the occasion"
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U We have fine season at last. The hereto
fore thirsty earth is being well saturated.

MELANCHOLY CATAsTRoPHE.-On Saturday last,
while the hands were engaged in putting up the Rail
Road Bridge Browns mills two miles west of
this place, Of the supports which rested upon
insecure foundation the middle of the river
gave way, and the whole frame was preciptated into
the stream, distance of about sixty feet. The
Superintendent Mr.. Wells, and eight of the hands,
the frame at the time it fell but all of them
escaped with their lives though several were badly
injured. Mr.. Wells received the worst injury, hav-
ing had one Of his thigh bones broken and gaturs
near the knee ruptured. Of the others injured five
were white hands, and three black. Some of these
received severe cuts on their faces, and others
badly bruised Surgical attendance was procured
Immediately after the accident, and the citizens
promptly aided in bringing the wounded men to
their quarters in this place. We glad to learn
that they are all getting on as well as could be
pected
The bridge frame, We understand, is perfect
wreck. Many of the timbers were broken in the
fall and all were thrown pell nell into the water.
This unfortunate occurrence we presume, will oc-
cason delay of a month or more in the completion
of the Road vest Of the river.
Hills. Rec.
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Southern Railroad conreut;ou.

WASHINGTON, April 3o-This body met here to-
day, according to appointment r. r. Cuyler, the
President of the Georgia Central Railroad was cho-
sen Chairman, and L. j. Fleming, Superintendent OF
the Wilmington and Manchester road, Secretary
Sixteen roads arc represented. 4 committee was
appointed to prepare schedule between Washing
ton and New Orleans, and another was appointed to
request the Postmaster General to suspend the Sum
day mails without abating the annual compensation.
The convention then adjourned to the 22d of May,
when the committeeiwill report
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MISTAKE IN TIE REVENUE LAWN section 23d,
chapter 81, of the "Act concerning Revenue" as
printed, and sent out to the Clerks and Sheriffs by
the Secretary of State, there is an error, which is
corrected as follows, so to conform to the origin
al: For the words "on each mortgage, deed" &c.
read son each mortgage-deed," &c. The law does
not tax common deeds. 1t taxes mortgage-deeds
and deeds in trust, (which shall be registered, one
dollar, which the register shall pay"
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THE EcLIPsE.-We had in this latitude but
"glimpses of the moon,r on Tuesday night, owing
to the clouds. 1t was however, very dark between
ten and eleven o'clock and now and then, when
the clouds broke away, the observation could be
Seen
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CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIvER.-We learn that his
EHeenenoy Gov Bragg has appointed the Hon. 4.
Rencher, j. ]. jackson and Robert E. Rives, Esqrs
Directors on the part of the State in the Cape Fear
and Deep River Navigation Company
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sW- The Metropolitan, of this City, has been
considerably enlarged. We are glad to perceive
this evidence of prosperity the part of our con-
temporary. R. FL. Whitaker editor and proprietor.
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The CULTrvAroR-We have received the May
number of this work. 1t contains much useful agri-
cultural and horticultural matter. Address w. ID.
Cooke, publisher, Raleigh-price 81 per annum.
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MARRIED.

At Christ Church. in this City, Tuesday the ls inst,
by the Rev. Dr. R. s. Mason Mr. Geo. W. Calling, Of Her
ford Perqusns Co., to Miss Marcelline Arda youngest
daughter Of the late Col Edw. Pescud Petersburg Va
Petersburg Richmond and Washington City papers will
please copy. -
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The AEAroR.-The May number of this valuable
agricultural periodical has been received. We are
gratied to learn that its subscription list is rapidly
increasing. Terms, s per annum. Address 7. j.
Lemay, Editor, Raleigh.
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May 8, 1855.

BANK OF CAPE FEAR.-We learn that Miles Cos
tin, Esq, of Wilmington, has been appointed by the
Governor, Secretary of State and Comptroller the
representative of the State in the meeting of the
stockholders of the Bank of Cape Fear, to be held
in Wilmington on Monday next The representa-
tive of the State exercises the power, under the
charter, of appointing the four Stale Directors The
stockholders appoint seven.
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Chamber OF Commerce.

regular monthly meeting of the Board was held yes.
DISQUALIFICATION PERT in the chair. After some pre-
liminary business Mr.. Chas N FIR was elected to oil
Vacancy in the arbiuasion committee.
Mr. DAVID OGDEN offered the following =
lsesolved That committed of three be appointed TO
onrer with the officers Of the Custom House Tor the ,r
pose Of cndeavorDg to make such Ia
ing the business Of clearing SHIPS and rs will
importing
Mr. OGDEN stated that the shipowners were not little
emhassesed by clause IN the law which co PEELED them
10 mako all the shippers give manifest OF their
packages. What was wanting regulation requiring
the fhipownsrs to give stat men. OF all the goods on
board the ~eese as that would show aggregate ex
port quite well ~ compel the 10 he 9unning
after esch particular shipper Cor statements OF his goods
The penalty for noncompliance NTH the law vas $50
The resoIuekon was passed, and
David Qgden I'D. Hlncken and T. f. Morgan appointed
O committee required In the resolution -
The ChaInan announced that a thousand <opies of
report in reference "a the bark Marry were ready rnr
d. tIibution. Tie Board soon aster adjourned
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Court OF General Sessions.

In III Court yesterday brought John Thorn nso,,
o banker In wall street upon order issued aepia.
him for g, ntempt o. coo In appearing and ans YER
ine ss a y, tpess before the Grand Jury
Gpon mot. on Of the District Attorney, Mr.. THOMPSON
was heard.
Mr. Thomps. being sworn, the Recorder asked what
excuse ne had t. offer for not answering before tho
Jury.
mr. thompson "a u be put the subpoena in his pocket
nd intended coming before the Grand jury bot on tbe
way he became enesg. in some important business ana
reo all about It TIL after three O'clock when il vas
too late.
Ihcu pson had purged hmse Of contempt and was dis
cl aged.
After the trial Of petty asses the court adjourned
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Klngs County Circl 1T Court.
Qafora Hon II "a. qnv

VERDICT AGAINST PHYSICIAN 20 MALPRAcTIcR
Irc. 6-AIbest A. Wilson ogoina Isaa A. Sn<u--The
jury In This oase which retired last nigh, under direc
rs Of the Court 70 bring In sealed verdc ths
my ie&urned accordingly with verdict 10 fa,or Of the
plaintiff Cor three thousand dollars damsess
The forruer trial resulted In verdist OF A. 6o da-
mases which vas APPEALED from, and hence the ssoo,d
suit.
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Ole jaws Of an Unsuitable dragon bschng forth DIRE and
Sssth Al every turn In fsct bis timely cooperation,
Ss dispensed At once with the labor hundred men,
SINGULAR story is related CONNECTED with this circum
stance The Emperor tho ground in private
slothes mufed up thick cloak. He stood near to
Marshal gnsn and witnessing the energetic exertions
q Perry and the thusaso almost joyous spirit with
which they put forth, approached him, and ad-
dressing him in English, demanded his name and i'd
aress which he finally requested him to writes And Is cur
eny reported the Of tho Legion Of Honor to
be the Canadians reward and not mprobsby something
more substantial This indeed would seem to b
al natures own. Without the advantages Of early
EDUCATION he displays knowledge Of science applied
70 mechanics which might shame who have burned
the nidnight OIL" HIS tact and diligence in the
ssement the Canada Exhibition ab all praise
and earned him golden pioions from ovey who
has been brought into communication with him. and it Is
not unworthy Of remark to perceive how often nature
unies the lion and the lamb in the individual With
an exci,abie temperament, which If report speak true
made him terrible subject Of the Canadian government
in ls4 he BE- gentle and patient when the ocason
demands it. he be energetic and furious on such
clay in other days sprung william Tell Cromwell, Wash.
ingop Bonspart and should the present signs Of trc
times end they sometimes threaten ID bringing about
general confagraticn Of world wide proportions, Perry
and his engine may be conspicuous then they
On the DUAL de Billy.
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republicans Of the West. whIh European Visitors, &C.
customed to their own ecurt rightly lArdsd As mere
coaceived the dea that they or their nation we're the
subjects Of his regard the Americans Of every rank atr
buted their reception to their their countrys
whose opinions We have appears to have been
one of these and few honied words from GortschakoG
or uprandi may have Inspired the revelations which he
has gfvo0 to the worii.
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Rnssh and, with NIL the brilliant bravery of the Gallo
soldier II Is not to be expected that Ne resist
The sgainst England show with cieut
the spir of the writer and the degree oereit viii III
Cue to he statemf ntA Awaiting himself u the fact that
in the earcr part Of the campaign the BIZ sh occupied
exposed position ana bore the weight Of The Russian
attacks, whise their allies Liter into action the
American represents the British alp avs the
verge Of destruction, worthy only of abe contpt Of the
Russians, and likely TO have been 6uven into the
Without french assstanes This feear = noLas new
present The faults of own system haze been
often pointed out some OF Gem being sslasiied,
others seem too deeply rooted FOR even the blasts OF po
pu,ar indignation tear them up: but the honor Of ur
soldiers afe and tAsir efficiency an supero -ity .cr
Their enemies are Testified BY tia general consent ~
Dr. Daveea's opinion as TO the i'm 20 ,siblsy Of win
ter CAM agn Is one which every one win share who
studied the subject; but capao agree with the notion
that the pause in cperatiops&i benefit the eaemy or
bring ourselves into any straits The prospects OF the
allies are gloomy ouly so far that Of delay
must intervene be they can 20 with the ene nv
FOR final conflict for the possession OF the pernsula
have BY th. time housed themselves for sh. ~;nter
their supply Of food ADD clothing Il large and excellent
they win be reinforced during the mouths they
respective ions occupy the which surround the
disputed province The Russians, the other hand have
assS nv Re sprsehcsi pm.on If ss. nea
which allows them TO be isolated in their territory
They have boon beaten in the last great encounter,
thsy have teen driven from their strongest positions
and spite Of national ignorance and obstnacy they
must begin 70 see that there In Europe stronger
In hesIt anc hand than themselves Should Dr. Tycx1
re.nrn to bis medical duties at the the
iSxt campaign he will he able to judge for himself the
pver d NJ, friends TO resist in the del the troops OF the
ration which BE evidently much dsfses. For our
A%ives in spite IT acknowledged fsDss and the bitter
ness with which snch men paint them out, we hive
ste mi giving as n the result any contest In which
british soldiers shalt meet their Russian ioes Ba,
noueh Dr. Lavegx ana his sympathy his patrons may
muse togsh readers, thy may be takeo seriously By
~erfans bemssIsss. These We wonld advise to re-
sivt with scms dtsfrust the narratives of se,nccrs
aSsled with the pcmp a descctsm and s,osl al by |
q natteey. The hto Emperor Nicholas veil knew l
biz bieh dAiPgorsfs pp6 u bad IL fplAt eject On the