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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

The Hon. H. M. SHAw.-Though defeated in the
late election, this gentleman holds higher place
than ever in the affections of the Democracy of the
District. His high and honorable bearing-his I'M
firing energy, and his able advocacy of our cause
have served to endear him more and more to the
hearts of the friends of Democratic principles and
minons of Know-Nothingism who make trade of
detraction, he has emerged from the canvass with
escutcheon untarnished, reputation unimpaired,
and strong hold upon the esteem of his party which
nothing that his enemies may do can ever shake
He defeated but party on that account less
grateful for the eminent services he has rendered to
the He stands deservedly higher to-day, COW
cred with defeat, than he did when he entered
upon the canvass; and his party can never forget
his services, his ability, his devotion, but the
contrary will ever hold them in the most cherished
remembrance. He has faithfully done his whole du-
ty, and in his retirement which we believe will be
but temporary he will be sustained by clear
science and grateful and devoted party.
Dem. Pioneer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

PREACHER RUN ADA ReUerend w. H Hol-
combe candidate for the legislature in Mississippi
said on the stump the other day, after most vio-
lent datribe against the Catholics, that he aoouI
as soon preach to jackass as al, Irishnan p Ex-
Governor Matthew'S in reply to the Reverend gen
tlenan, asked him, /" Has not an Irishman a soul
the world and preach the Gospel to every crea'
ture?'
This and similar facts show very clearly that,
whatever may be the effect of the discussions and
elections of the day political parties, the
of religion will come out of the contest with soed
garments. Its professors and teachers have drag
ged it into the dirty of party politics. and can
any true Christian expect It to forth undeled?
kingdom at heart, the question is food for rehee-
ton" Montgomery A2vertissr.
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To the Citizens of Raleigh.
MAYoR's OFFICE, !
alei0h Anp 9TH I455 [

Mayors OFFICE,
Raleigh, Aug. 9TH 1855.
PROCLAMATION.
NNHE UNUSUALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH HAVE
IL lately fallen here-he vast accumulation of dirt in
the drains and cellars of this Cyhe of the year,
and prevalence of an in immediate neghbor
hood make the duty of the corporate authorities take
early steps for the prevention of disease midst We
are advised by the Physicians that although, for
alarm exists he city being this time unusually healthy
it will not be safe at this of the year, omit
proper precauton 1t must be obvious you, however
that this desirable object only be attained hearty
in the action Of the
soliciting the cooperation and assistance of all good c
zens beg that every phabitant of the city will make it
his special business carefully to examine his premises,
and to the end that portion of the city may be
thoroughly ceansed and purified to report at this Of
fee where always be found, the existence of To-
cal for disease that may the be
moved without delay The commissioners have placed at
my disposal sufficient quantity of lime and coppelas
free distribuon-no one, therefore, feel himself
cused for emitting to them freely for want of MEANS
or by reason of expense.
By order of the Board,
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD, Mayor.
Raleigh Aug. 9TH, 1855. K10SS-3t-
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HOW MR.. LATHAM WAS ELECTED!

The Washington Times of the LIST August, held
the following language in relation to Col Rufn and
the Re0erend Mr.. Latham:
Tokens OF WHAT THE END WILL BE-The day
of election is at hand that it is useless to
speculate upon the result few days will allay all
doubts. But may well state for the graf
ifcaton of all concerned that private correspon
dence from all parts of the District represents the
prospects of Mr.. Lathams success as extremely fat
tering. Daily accessions made to the American
parity in every direction We believe that Mr.. La
than will beat his opponent easily, and should not
be at all surprised if he beats him by large ma
jority. So mote it bel"
What a prophet Col. Rufins majority is just
3275!
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Glen Anna Female Seminary.

II OCATION, DAVIDSON CO., SIX MILES WEST
IL of Normal College and six miles from Hunts Store
the Plank Road.
TRUsTEEs.-Rev. DR.. Deems and Rev. Messrs Gloss
Hudson of the n c. Conference, B. B. Roberts, Esq,
Salisbury, V. Mooney Esq, Gold Hill, JOS. Shelton Esq
ThOmasyie.
TEAcHERs-Miss Margaret G. Nixon and Miss. Sarah L.
Hampton
TERMs.The Seventh session will open on Wednesday,
the 18th of September 1856, and continue five MONTHS
The price of tuition is graduated follows: In the Pri
mary Glass in the Second Class s in the Senior Class
$3, Music the Piano, with charge for the iu
strumen S2 French So and soe paid strictly IN Advance
81 s0iU be ded~cted fran each Of these caryes Board lex
elusive of lights Sc month"; when half is paid in adj
otherwise the charge will be 81 month The pu-
pills will be charged from their entrance the close of the
session. and deduction will be absence except
in cases of personal or family illness.
CRCULAR--May be obtained by addressing JOS Shell
ton, Esq: Townsville, Davidson, Co. N. c.
August 9th, 1866 F6-6t
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Petersburg Female College.

TIME NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION WILL
=, commence on Wednesday, the 2Gh September. 1855.
College Building and the Boarding Department, which
will be completed by the beginning of the Session; The
large and increasing patronage has made these additions
necessary Ample accommodations provided for Boar
ders-
For full information respecting the of Studies
terms of Tuition, &c, the Annual Catalogue which
will be sent upon application to the President Rev. GEo
". CARTER, or to any one of the Directors
DARCY PAUL, Ch'mn.
W. 7. DAVIS,
j. H. COOPER,
WESLEY GRiGG, Directors.
E. P. NASH,
VIM LEA,
JOHN LYON,
Petersburg, Va, Aug Sth 1856. 1O87Ew3m.
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KENTUCKY.

The Washington Union of Saturday says: Yes
terday's western mail brought Louisville papers
OF the Sth, and Cincinnati papers of the 9th. There
Is no doubt of the election of the Knownothng State
ticket by large majority. The returns from the
Congressional Districts continue to be of confused
character. The probabilities that three Demo
cratic candidates, at least, have been elected"
The honor of this triumph in Kentucky is blood
stained. Twenty cerpses in Louisville-seme of
them roasted-are among the trophies of this Know
Nothing victory! ~
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ALABAMA.

The latest news from Alabama is up to the Sth
Winston, Democrat, has been reelected Governor
by large majority, and the Democrats have gained
in the Legislature. Dowdeh, Shorter, Harris; Hous-
ton, and Cobb, Democrats, elected to Congress-
and Smith, K. n. One District in doubt.
Sam has retired, wofully beaten, to his dark
cavern. Jerry Clemens has been again weighed in
the balance by the people of Alabama, and found
wanting. Jerry is light production.
Hurrah for I" the Aabam I"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

We quite certain that the announcement of the
appointment by the President of Hon. Wilson Shan
non to be governor of the Territory of Kansas, in
the place of Hon. John L. Dawson, whose declina-
ton was communicated yesterday, will give general
satisfaction: Governor shannon's attainments his
large experience in public affairs, State and national
his sound discretion, and his unquestioned ntegri-
ty, emnenty fit him for the delicate and responsible
position to which he has been called. He is about
lowcitizens most acceptable governor of the State
of Ohio distinguished member of the last Congress
from the seventeenth district OF that State, and
firm and able supporter of the Kansas and Nebraska
bill. Washington Union.
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saY@ We have received, and cheerfully place upon
exchange list, the Kansas Herald, printed at
Fort Leavenworth. The Herald is a stanch pro-
slavery paper. We give the following as speci-
men of its Editorials:
"THE BIRTHDAY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DEs-
EcRATED.-This great and glorious day not cele-
brated in very becoming appropriate manner
in certain localities of Territory. In soiRs pa
ces it was hailed with outbursts of patriotism-in
other places with bosterous declarations of treason
and anatrfsm. In the infamous and polluted viii
lage of Lawrence, the day sadly desecrated.-
The sly perfdous, Goddess fanatics of that sink hole
of Abolitionism assembled together, vented the vi
lesttreason, and invoked the most revolving impre
cations upon the prosperity and institutions of our
Territory. silly dry, insipid harangue slavery
was delivered by some man calling himself Robin
son, after which the crazy fanatics offered of
the viiest and most execrable sentiments that
from the lips of man. The following toast was Of
fered by company of Boston paupers-who came
to this Territory under the guidance of the New
England Aid Soceties-known as the Lawrence
tShagp Shooters %, and greeted with the most
enthusiastic salvos of applause:
The Krnsas Legislature.-A body alien to
soil, elected by fraud: We not responsible for
their acts, and ask no favor at their hands"
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PROMOTION OF NORTH CARoLIN1ANs.-Among a
number of promotions in the q. S. army made by
President Pierce, and recently published, we find
the following:
Second Lieut.. Francis T. Bryan, to be First Lieut.;
to date from July 3rd, 1866.
Second Lieut. Robert Ransom Jr., of the First
Dragons to be First Lieut.. with view to his ap-
pointment regimental Adutant; commission to
date from March 3rd, 1856.
Both of these officers natives of North Caro-
lima, the former from Raleigh, the latter from War
rem County. They are both graduates of the Mill
tary Academy of the United States at West Point.
We hope that we shall be pardoned for the express
sion of sincere qualification at the meritorious
distinction which young and gallant friend Ran
som has already won for himself by his active and
faithful services in the Army of his country since
to our hands was conided the charge of his early
education, preparatory to his admission into the
West Point Academy. We must be permitted there
fore, to participate in the pride and pleasure of his
promotion, and to hope that this talented and no
BILE young officer noble in all the rich and rare en-
dowments of the scholar and the gentleman, may
continue to be promoted in rank and eminence, com
mensurate with his exalted merit.
War We2ns
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

Nor WING TRICK, OH Nol-The Know-Nothing
Party is not a 81 Wing trick" oh no. So say the
Know-Nothings. Let US see then why it is not
Wing trick. In the first Congressional District the
Know-Nothings have nominated for Congress. SAML.
YARNADoE, an old Wing: In the End WILLIS A.
HAWKINS, another old Wing: in the 3rd RoBT. P.
another old Wing: in the 9Th Y. L. G. HARRIS,
another old Wing in the 7th N G. FOSTER, anoth-
old Wing And yet it is not Wing trick
oh no, certainly not how could it be Wing trick
Every candidate of the Know Nothings except Tum-
lin was Wing, and he has not acted with the De-
mocracy since 1850. Fed. (Ga.) Union.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

~ We are requested to state that copies of the
Laws and Journals of the last Legislature, may be
obtained at the Office of the Secretary of State at the
following prices: Journals, $3-bound laws, pub
lie and private; $3-publc laws alone, SO cents
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Notice to Travellers going North.

PASSENGERS GOING NORTH TO WELDON ARE
IL informed thai the Express train leaving Weldon will
only to Suffolk distance seventeen miles from Ports
mouth. AT Suffolk Steamer will be in readiness convey
passengers to Hampton Road Old Point and proceed
thence by the Bay Steamer to Baltimore thus avoiding all
intercourse with Norfolk and Portsmouth This
- "l dan0ar hut
been adopted, not in consequence D, any
to aay all excitement and interruption to the
regular transportation of the mail and passengers.
Passengers be assured that by this there
will be detention and that they will be from Wei
don to Baltimore in usual or schedule time.
VIM COLLINS, President,
Office Seaboard and r. r. r.
Anon
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

w@ A negro woman, the. property of Geo. W.
Mordecai Esq, was imprisoned in our County Jail
on Thursday last charged with numbering a negro
man, Mr.. Ms foreman. 1t is said that she choked
him to death.
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TENNESSEE.

The latest news from Tennessee is up to the 18th.
All the Counties but five had been heard FROM and
these gave Gen. Pierce 1872 majority over Scott
1ov Johnsons majority, it was considered certain,
would not fall below fifteen hundred.
The Democrats entertained strong hopes that they
mad carried the Legislature.
Andrew johnson is nvincible. Honor to the poor
tailor boy of Raleigh! North Carolina is proud of
Inc son she gave in change to her daughter, Ten
nessee.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

QUERE ?--Who does up the Editorials for the Raj
eigh Star, since he has been branded as "a liar,
a blackguard and scoundrel ?" It is certainly
DOUBTFUL.
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A CRyMB OF CoMFeRT.-The Ashville Spectator
says, "let the friends of America coumingle their
rejoicngs and exchange their gratulatons' over-the
fact that Mr.. Clingman, was beaten in his County
and at his precinctt I" The smallest favors,
thankfully re ceived."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15
THE GLORIOUS TRIO!

We give below the votes of three precincts-two
of them in Nash, and one in Johnston-at the late
election Old Fields, Ferrills', and Krby's deserve
to be in our flowing cups freshly remembered"
Mr. Shepard did better at these three boxes than he
did at Hawtree Warren, for atthese three he got
two votes and at HaMtree none
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

FIRST SHERIFFs TO SETTLE.-We learn from Mr..
Comptroller Brooks that the first Sherffs who set
= CO. r,uhlie
tied this year with the Public Treasurer ~. r.,
taxes, were Mr. Caleb Miller, of Union, and Mr..
Joshua Skies, of Union. These officers deserve
credit for their fidelity and promptness.
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TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

TOWN LOT FOR SALE.
NBY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE COUNTY
Id Court of Hartford County SHALL administrator of
John L. Taylor deceased, Saturday the 25t nst sell
bidder credit of six months tho prem
undivided interest of the said Taylor being
third part thereof in lot parcel of ground in the City
of Raleigh adjoining the premises of Daniel W. Courts,
ESQ.,. and known as the Taylor lot.
Bond and security required of the purchaser.
VIM T. BYNUM, Ad,nr.
By Pulaski Cdwper.
August ., 1866. it'd
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APPOINTMENT BY PREsIDENT.-Wilson Shan
non of Ohio, to be governor of the Territory of Kan
sas, in the place of John L. Dawson, declined.
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So = -

Citizenship in Great Britain is not so difficult to
be attained as might be imagined. There is some
delay and unnecessary routine to be performed, and
rather heavy expenses in the way of fees to be pro-
vded for, as is common with everything in which
the English government has finger, but the pro-
visions of the law regulating naturalization, are
the whole, very liberal In the statute and Vic
toria C. sc, entitled can act to amend the laws
latng to aliens" it is directed that the applicant
must send to the Home Secretary memorial pray
ing for the grant, and setting forth the name, age,
and profession of the applicant, whether married
single-if any children not-of what friendly
State native-and if he intends to continue to re-
side in the United Kingdom. The memorial must
be substantated by an affidavit of the petitioner,
and the declaration of four househoders of good
pute, afrmatory of his responsibility and loyalty.
certificate of naturalization is then issued which
entities the person to whom it is granted the right
to vote hold freehold property, and all the other
immunities and privileges of British subject, ex-
espt that Of ia seat in the legislature en- the Pvy
amounts to nearly thirty dollars.
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eB@ We make the following extract from the
Raleigh Register of June 80, 1852:
"Gen. Scott is Protestant member, we learn
of the Episcopal Church. The mean attempt which
has been made to create prejudice in the minds of
some, by charging him with Roman Catholicism, is
just of piece with the intoerant sport of locooco
ism. DISGRACEFUL AND RUINOUS WILL BE
THE DAY WHEN THE RELIGIOUS "TEST'
SHALL BE APPLIED TO OFFICE IN THIS
COUNTRY Who inquired the religious opinions
of Gen. Scott when he was leading the armies of
the Republic to victory and gory?"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-15

w The State of Georgia will vote in October,
anu Louisiana, Mississippi, and Maryland in No
vember next
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PETERSBURG MARKET.
CAREFULLY CORRECTED WEEKLY
n. N. MARTIN, BRO, & CO.,
GrOcers and Commission Merchants No. $780, Sycamore ST.
PEFERsB0 ORG, Aug. u, 1855
TOBACCO-For good and fair leaf tobacco, the demand
is active, and prices very well sustained Common leaf
and Tugs rather lower Breaks moderate for the
WHEAT-Since last have to note decline in this
article During the early part of the week sales made
at 100 1875 for choice red and white. Yesterday small
somewhat settled and l85 1909 is the best to be obtained
to-day For medium and damp parcels there is less aevi
ty the latter being very dull We quote parcels
1878 $50; medium los 1878.
COTTON-We hear of but limited transactions in cotton
this week Receipts light We quote good prime seec-
tons ~ 11 For lots in store, holders demand 10.
CORN-Maket dull, with sales mostly in retail way,
$50 1s5.
GUANO-Stock heavier. No. Peruvian S51 SO, with
good demand. Mexican $50 a SO.
SALT. P. fine l65 10. G. A. 14O 145
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SEMINARY ON THE HUDSON.
Hudson River Institute.

Hudson River Institute.
CLOMACK, COL. CO., NEW YORK.
EXTENSIVE BUILDINGS-AMPLE AND BEAU
Ia tif grounds, and large and competent Faculty
among the advantages of this Institute The system of
the usual Academic and College courses including
Languages Vocal and Instrumental Music Painting
Drawing, DC, DC The whole expense per year, of a
weeks Is SIP, including board and tuition
English The next Term opens Oct 3Oth 1885, and
tinues % weeks. For further information address Rev.
C. Boice A. NJ President, or W. H. Banniser, A. NJ Prn-
cipal
August IL, 1885, 76-A.
WANTED BY TWO YOUNG MEN, COMPETENT
w to teach in any English School, situations to teach
Further information can be had by addressing W. H.
Bannister, A. NJ, Principal, Comack Col. Co., N. Z.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE
- COUNTY, in Equity. VIM K Kearney and wife Ma
Tiah, James J. Aston, Samuel W. Aston, Samuel A. Will
Martha Baker and Others Original bill filed for the sale
land.
In this affidavit, INV - S---a4 and
Master of Wake county and filed, in which it isanes7
H. Aston, Hamilton A Aston, Sampson H. Butler A ii.
Macon, ]. E. BroOme, M. T. 81. Broome Martha Baker,
Beverly D. Baker, Lawrence Baker John Baker and Philip
W. Aston, non-residents of this State. Now adyer
sement is made according to the Statute in such
made and provided for the said defendants appear
next Court OF Equity to be held for the county of at
the court house the city of Raleigh the 1s Monday
after the 4th Monday of September next and plead demur
to the said bill of complaint the will
be taken pro co,efeso heard e1 qrte as to them
The said bill filed for the sale of several tracts of land
which the late Thomas Aston of Wake county died seized
and possessed of in fee simple and which undevised
by his last will and testament and which apsed by the
death of his wand such as he purchased after the due
execution and date of his wwhch duly proven,
recorded and fled and alleges that actual partition
not be made of the without injury to the parties in
terested-and for division of the proceeds of the
sale among the collateral heirs of the said Thomas
Aston misunderstanding Statutes Deseents-
pr stripes This 18th Au gp iSi 9AYwoon CINE
Raleigh, August 18th, 1855. 76-w&swtsc.
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ToBAcco.-The Indianapolis State Sentinel refer
ring to the arguments used in support of the Maine
Law, say that the report of the Lunatic Hospital
of our State shows that the cases of insanity
from the excessive of tobacco lack but one of be-
ing numerous those from the excessive use of
alcohol"
Who tell how long before tobacco will be the
raying cry of political parties? Then shall have
"quids' and 'antiquds' in the place of 'tods' and
'antI-tods.' Then, presume, the morality of a
bill. There is nothing like progress"
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RALEIGH MARKET.
Corrected by W. C. UPCHURCH,

FLOUR, g. per Dbl.
IS MEAL, "a
CORN, $3.50 "
BACON, hog round, 1917 cts;-
HAMS, 131S.
SHOAT, to. 9 cts. per lib.
LARD, l21E to ls15
BUTTER, 20
CHICKENS, 10 to 15.
EGGS, 10
BEEF, ON the hoof, to s.
FODDER, 81.
OATS, per hundred lbs. SO.
clean per bushel 40.
FEATHERS, 20 cts. per Id.
BEESWAX, Is 81
TALL0W, 10
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GUANo A PREVENTIVE OF YELLOW FEvER-A
correspondent of the Norfolk Herald suggests that
guano be tested preventive of yellow fever. He
gives the following as the reason his suggestion:
take leave to state fact which was related
to me by Captain Fl. H. Cooke U. S. Navy, whilst
he was in command of the sloop of war St. Louis
the coast of Brazil during the awful rage of yew-
low fever there some years back. He stated to me
that the crews of the merchant vessels were swept
off in the most awful manner, and every ship of war
in Rio, says the st. Louis, shared the same fate ;
she, if my memory holds good did not lose soul.
This he attributed solely to quantity Of guano he
when be returned home. There was not more than
one or two barrels of it. and such was his faith in
it preventive, that he had it sifed about on the
berth deck of the ship
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.-ASHE
- COUNTY. In Equity. Linville Higgins Jr., vs. Da-
vid Edwards and David Isam.
In this case it appearing by affidavit before the Clerk
and Master that David Isam is not nhabitans Of
State 1t is therefore ordered that publication be made
the Weekly North Carolina Standard for six wekshat
the said Isam be and appear at the next term of
Court of Equity held for the county of Ashe
the court house Jefferson, the End Monday Sep
TENDER next to plead, demur to the
otherwise judgment pro coesso will be entered against
him. fse.s5f.-
Witness George Bower Clerk and Master in Equity the
1st day of August 1855.
GEORGE BOWER, c. E.
Pr. adv. So 621%. 16-6w.