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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-12

FALSE AND FATAL LoGIc.-We have been not
little interested at the hardihood with which the
Louisville Journal enforces know-nothing doctrines
upon the South. A late number of that paper con-
tains an article from which make few extracts,
as choice specimens of truth and candor:
"But since that time (the 23d of February the
American party of the North has been making the
most sincere and earnest efforts naonaze itself
by sinking the slavery agitation; it has resolved in
its national councils that the Union and the requis
tons of the constitution shall be adhered to by its
members in every emergency and 1T has so far sue
ceeded in Kidding itself of SectionalSm in sentiment
and action as have drawn upon it's ead from the
whole freeso press and all the freeso leaders, the
most ferocous denunciations, being the foe Of
freesoism and the ally of the South"
And yet, within few weeks past, the know-noth-
ings and abolitionsts of the New York legislature
have passed the most violent and fanatcal abolition
resolutions !!
Of Senator Wilson's speech the journal says:
"Mr. Wilson, in his speech in the Senate the
ments. He spoke, however, for himself, and not for
the American party of Massachusetts,"
A know nothing leader in the legislature of Mas
suchusetts- friend and organ of Senator Wilson,
as his whole speech shows-said in late debate in
that body:
But the American party, generally, throughout
the country-what of that? What has 1T done? 1
will speak solely of what know, and that is of the
party in the northern section of the Union. Does
the gentleman know that the American party
very material force in nearly all the fusion move
ments of the different States the past fall and pre-
sent spring ?-that in the great Northwest, and
elsewhere it in great measure component
part of the republican, organization? If he does
not, he will allow to tell him that he is as unn-
formed of the facts he certainly has been of the
philosophy of the American movement Why, in
Maine it gave Gov. Morrill, in Pennsylvania,
Governor Pollock; in Iowa, Senator Harlan in place
of one Augustus Caesar Dodge; in Illinois, Senator
Trumbul, descendant of Trumbull, of Connecticut,
Of revolutionary memory; in Wisconsin, the con-
gressonal delegation, save one; Michigan, again the
congressional delegation, one; in Ohio, the en-
tire congressional delegation, with no exception; in
in New York, William Ii. Seward, even, for United
States Senator through the of the antisavery
members Of the organization; in New Hampshire
everything, sir Ia victory which is to result, ford
ly anticipate in returning to the United States Sem
ate by almost unanimous consent John P. Hale for
another term of six yearsl"
This extract also proves how contemplate is the
allegation that the aboltionsts against the know
nothings. Two questions may be asked in this con-
nexion of the Louisville journal:
Why do the know-nothings elect abolitionists only
to Congress if the latter opposed to then Or,
Why, if they so orthodox and sound, do they
not elect one known national man either as COVER
nor, senator, or representative?
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A VILE FORGERY EXPOSED.

The Know Nothing presses of this State, and of
the South generally, have been publishing for the
last two three weeks the following, purporting to
be from the Boston Telegraph, to prove that Senator
Wilson, of Massachusetts, had denounced the Know
Nothing party
SENATOR WILSON DENoUNCEs THE AMERICAN PARTY.
"Gen. Wilson gave the closing lecture of the anti
slavery course, last evening" at the Temple. He
explained for himself the position with regard to
slavery that he had occupied for twenty years, and
called upon all to oppose any party that should try
to smother the anti-slavery sentiment. He assumed
that this had been the death of the two great
parties, and must be Of the0ter party noo forming
He said this party perit0Ws to the Gnti-iLGuery
sentiment and called upon the antslavery party to
kill off the american dough faces, as they had the
others"
1t turns, out, as we expected it would, that Mr..
wilson made any such speech, the following
from the identical Boston Telegraph will show:
"The latest maneuvre of the Know Nothings in
Virginia, consists in a representation that Senator
Wilson of this State has abandoned the organization
We find the following in the Petersburg Va.) Intel
igencer:
"'But our object in writing this article was not
to discuss the comparative unworthincss of Wilson
and Sumner, but to congratulate the American par
ty upon the welcome intelligence that has reached
of the abandonment of their ranks by this
Wilson. The Boston Telegraph is first rate author
ity on this point, for it is the Abolition organ of
Massachusetts,, and special admirer of Wilson
What will the anti Americans of the Wise school
say to the following refreshing and cheering
nouncement? We give it to them sweet NOR
sci to roll under their tongue"
Here is inserted the above extract:
"Let it be remembered by the people of Virginia
that Senator Wilson has within the last ten days
publicly proclaimed in Boston that the american
party qoas perilous to the antislacery sentiment
Put this in your pipes and smoke at your LEISURE
we devotees of Henry A. Wise!"
"Gen Wilson has neUer made any such declaration
Is above attributed to him. and the extract aohach
IS credited to the Boston Telegraph neuer appeared
IN this paper, until mooO
What will these Know Nothing papers say now?
Will they publish this correction? We shall see.
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pudiated, that Gen. Pierce had given vote in New
Hampshire ininical to Catholics General Scott, in
IS41, while accepting signfying his willingness
to accept Native American nomination for the Pre-
sidency (his views this subject entirely changed
in 1852 declares am happy that Religion is to be
excluded party clement Staunch Protestant as
| am both by by birth and conviction, shall never
consent to party or State Religion. Religion is too
sacred to be mixed up with either 1t should always
be kept entirely between each individual and God,
except in the way of reason and gentle persuasion
England long persevered in her religious intoler-
until at last she obliged to yield her preju-
dices to an enlightened public opinion No part of
that noble valeoctory of Sir Robert Peel which but
few years ago warmed all hearts and gave dignity
to the age in which we live, was more heartily
ponded to than the declaration, " II my successors
do act upon that principle and bestow the favor and
confidence of the without reference to religious
differences of opinion they shall hear no complaints
from me upon that ground. But 1T Is useless to
multiply evidences of correct public opinion
these subjects; and if public sentiment two years
ago, we have shown it to be, was adverse to the
principles of Know Nothingism, it is adverse now,
and the triumphs of the order are due to the work
which it effected before the public mind aroused
or scarcely conscious of its existence Into the or
ganizaton the remnant of the once great Wing party
threw itself, seeking revenge on its uncomfortable
FOO The vile factions and smS sought by following
to wound the steady hand which constantly repress
ed their follies. The disappointed office seeker, baf
fled scent, opened on another. minimizing
prejudice influenced some, curiosity more Secresy
and midnight brooded over these elements and 10 !!
the product Sam" but in becoming tangible Sam
ivil" has become defunct Every sentinel of the De-
mocracy has given the alarm, and the old flag which
has felt amid its folds the beams of victory at the
close of many contests, advances steadily against
this new foe, with its and unfair warfare
Having briefly given the history of public opinion
in the United States and in State from 1776
to 1852 upon the principles of the Know Nothings,
will next week discuss the justice, propriety and
morality of secret political organizations.
G0TTJS
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THE WHITE-LIvERED PARTY.

On Tuesday morning last, the day after the cleo
ton in Petersburg, market house and other pla-
ornamented with K N. white livers. Some
called them hearts, but they evidently either
lvers gizzards. 1t requires no spirit of inspra.
ton to divine their neaning-we read them thus ::
ave scared-we turn pale-our gizzards are
white-our doom is sealed.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

~ The Star, following in the wake of the Reg
lister, suggests some falsehoods about suppressons
of occurrences in the late Franklinton Convention
Why have these gentlemen been SO long in making
their discoveries? How happens it that they now
bring their charges? We shall not now denounce
these whg-ederal-sam efforts as they deserve; but
we dare either both of the sheets alluded to- to
bring any of the charges direct. That is the way,
gentlemen-don't whip round three OR four corners
and interrogate, insinuate and suggest. Come out
openly, and we will meet you. We know you pre-
fer darkness and inuendo rather than light because
you know you-are wrong; but we want to bring
you out into light. Toe the mark, if you dare.
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BRILLIANT TRIUMPH IN PETERSBURG.

The Democrats Of Petersburg achieved a brilliant
triumph over the Know Nothings in their election
of municipal officers on Monday last. They elected
GERS but one. They have clear majority of six in
the Common Council, which consists Of twenty four
Well may our friends of the "Cockade City" eXult
over this result. They have acquitted themselves
admirably. The result is significant of the action
of the people of Virginia on the 4th Thursday of
this month The Southside Democrat says:
The vote for Mayor is not less strikingly con-
elusive of the contempt into which Know Nothing
ism has sunk in this communty.-For, notice the
facts: Democrat (?) nominated, with view,
of course, to drawing off members of the Democra-
tic party from the support of their candidate. The
present Mayor, while most excellent officer, had
given in his official administration of justice fancied
grounds of complaint for numerous malcontents,
and from this feeling, it will not be denied that the
Know Nothings counted largely numerous
cession to the vote of their candidate Finally the
Know Nothngism always delights to do its work
of assassination. Still laboring under these dsad-
vantages, the Democratic candidate is elected by
one Hundred and .ftty-taoO C0tes.
And thus might go on and prove in the case
of the vote of each candidate that the result is
grand Democratic triumph, that demonstrates not
only the miserable weakness of the Know Nothing
organization in this city, but that foreshadows
majority for the democratic State ticket, of between
two hundred and fifty and three hundred.
Never before the Democracy of Petersburg
so thoroughly harmonious, united and organized
They animated with but one feeling, and that is
to lend helping hand in winning glorious and
great victory in Virginia over Know Nothingism on
the 18th Thursday in May"
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By order,
May IL, 1856.

MAY II, IoUO.
NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOUSE.
"TE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR
w friends and the public generally that have
ciated ourselves together for purpose doing general
AUCTION, Commission AND AGENCY BUSINESS.
B. B. Smith, and hope by strict attention to bus
to merit liberal patronage.
JAS j. LITCHFORD 4 VIM. HENRY COOKE.
REFERENCES G. Dewey, Esq, Cashier Bank State w.
H. Jones' Esq, Cashier Bank Cape Fear, E. B. Freeman,
ESQ., Clerk Supreme Court Heartt Jones, Merchants,
Raleigh; A. NJ McPheeters, Norfolk, Va,; Thomas Lo
ring, Esq, Wilmington, n. G.
Nav Ii 1855 49-tf
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~ The Hillsborough Recorder and other Know
Nothing papers in this State, have published the
election of Mr.. Minor, Know Nothing, Governor
of Connecticut by the Legislature but these papers
are silent in relation to the freeso sentiments of
Gov. Minors inaugural address. This is in keeping
however, with the policy of the midnight organza-
ton. as little as possible for the public eye is
of its established rules.
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THE FOREIGN NEws-The foreign intelligence
which give to-day by the Asia, leaves little hope
for speedy termination Of the European war. The
bombarlment of Sebastopol still going on, with
losses on both sides, but with good prospect of
success on the part of the allied powers. The nego
tations for peace had been discontinued, and the
opinion in England was that the war must continue
for heightened period The London Times consid-
ers the policy of the new Gar as more aggressive
than that of his father.
England has effected loan of sixteen millions
sterling to the Rothschilds, terms which, cor
respondent of the New York Herald states place the
consols at only so. The Hcralds correspondent re-
ters to this loan of the evidences of the de-
Ginning credit of England.
~ \ friend has handed us a "Tariff of freight
on the North Carolina Railroad printed, as is sta
ted On the bill, at the Office of the Carolina Culti-
eaton, Raleigh. " Mr. Cookies imprns have hereto
lore been, office of the Southern Weekly Post. ="
low many printing establishments is he carrying
on !! Here is evidence of two. He is public Off
GER and ask for information but we trust that,
Tor so doing, we shall not be charged by Mr. Wad.
oel, one of the Editors of the Know Nothing Post,
with being hostile to the humane" institution with
which he is connected
We Inc Star suggests a base falsehood when
1t lnsnuates that any caucus at this place has de-
tei1nIned on the democratic candidate for Congress-
at no loss to perceive the motires of the STAR
and they such as no honorable man would en-
'ertaln Mr.. Doub may make the most of this. We
only brand him as he deserves, and as the circum-
stances demand
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC VIcToRY.-The Know Moth
lngs were defeated the 7th in the municipal cleo
uon at Harper's Ferry, Va. All the Democratic
candidates were elected by large majorities
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THE RED CARD.

How many of our K. N. friends have received that
red card Informing them that K N. travelling agent
would be in Raleigh in a few days with documents
for sale? Has that agent come yet :? He stated he
would be here but ga few days." Do let us know
when he comes-we want to make some investments.
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TIE FRANKLINTON CONVENTION.

Rear in mind that the Convention to nominate
namocratic candidate for Congress in this District,
,rilI meet at Franklinton on FRIDAY, the EIGH.
TENTH day of May.
Let every delegate attend. 1t is of the first i'm
rortance that the party should present solid and
united front in the approaching campaign.
There can be no doubt, it seems to us, of the pro-
rretv of the re-asscmbling of the delegates. They
were chosen, in the primary meetings. to nominate
c,ndilate to be r0tcd tor-hat duty they have at
tcmptcd, but failed thus far to perform account
Of the declination of Mr.. Thompson. Many prece-
dents might be referred to, but that of New lamp
shire is to the point and conclusive. Gen. Pierce,
now President Pierce, presided over the State Con-
vcntion at which the Rev. Mr.. Atwood was nomina-
ted for Governor. Mr. Atwood accepted, but soon
after wrote letter containing abolition sentiments.
What was the result? Why, Gen. Pierce at once,
as the President Of the body, issued call
hing the Convention; it met-he presided over it
ooain-a new nomination was made-the Democracy
of the State endorsed their action and the nominee
was triumphantly elected.
We might discuss the matter at length, but we
do not perceive it to be necessary to do so now.
The Editors of this journal in respect inter-
este1 in the subject, except Democrats sincerely
desirous of harmony and of triumph at the polls
We arc also satisfied that Gen. Allison, the Presi
dent of the Convention, is actuated by none other
than the best motives in the he has recon-
mcnded he has no aspirations for Office, no favor
ties to press unGuy on the Convention and is the
last man among living Democrats TO advise or to do
any thing calculated to lead to the dsorganization
or the defeat of his party.
We ask leave again most earnestly to urge the
delegates to attend in full force the 18th instant.
Let them up in their strength from eUery Coun
ty and make, as they make, nomination
ceptable to the party generally; and victory-a
brilliant and decisive victory all combinations
will most certainly be won. This is time at which,
above all other times should all of us be will
ling to forego yield our personal preferences and
90 as one man for principles. "UNtrED, WE STAND;
DIVIDED, WE FALL" The path to union, to contin-
ued harmony, and to success at the baot-box has
been pointed out by the venerable President of the
Convention. Let walk in that path, fearing moth
ing, but looking confidently for glorious triumph.
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

~ NE qtes appointed to nominate Democratic caadi-
& for t1ngreSs IN tie f54th Congressional District
GESrLEMES: George W. Thompson, Esq, who was nom
INA 18th of last month"; having declined the nomination,
hcby call upon you to reasonable at Franklnton on
pfD AZ the Sth instant, for the purpose of making
another nomination
Allow me- gentlemen to express the earnest hope that
ln'! j. ALLISON, CAn1'n.
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Intendant's Office,

RALEIGH May 9Th, 1855.
THNHE INTENDANT RESPECTFULLY INVITES
IL the cooperation of the citizens with the City Author
tiles promoting the health sf the City during the coming
summer and cleanliness of the streets He particularly
requests tenants lessees of lots both
sides of Fayetteville from the Cape Fear Bank to the
Capol Wilmington Street from Davie to Harge Streets
Hargett Street WILMINGTON to Fayetteville Streets,
and o from their lots and in piles to
the middle of the street cart will be sent every Sat
urday morning hereafter until the LIST of November to
the same.
By order of the Board,
VIM DALLAS HAYWOOD Hurendant
May II, 1856. go,
INFORMING STAR INSTITUTE.-THE SPRING
I'VE Institution will close by examination
and exhibition IN the 9TH and oti of juno next.
The fall term will under the charge of N. Y.
Chappe on Monday the End July. Students admitted
during the session, yet 1t Is preferred they be
present at the opening "f the school
Board can obtained in the village and vicinity at from
6 So per month.
For further particulars address
BENZ j. BLOUNT, CHM Of C6an
Nashville, N. c.. May IL, 1855. 1O74-4wtw.
FRANKLINTON INSTITUTE.
SEMI-ANNuAL EXAMINATION
1T WILL COMMENCE MAY 2sd AND CLOSE ON
q the 25h with Rhetorical exercises by the Students
An address will be delivered by the Hon. A. W. Venabie
Our patrons and the friends of education are invited 10 al
tend
Nav IL 1855 49-2t.
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The ARAToR for May has been received. 1t is
good Number, and the publication will doubtless
prove worthy of an extensive patronage. We
pleased to learn from the Standard that the subscrip
ton list is rapidly increasing Terms dollar per
annum. Address Thos j. Lemay, Raleigh, N. c.
HiLLs Recorder
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SHIPwREcKED.-Boston, May S.-The ship Liv
ing Age" is reported as having been lost in the
China Seas. She American vessel, and was
bound from Shanghai to New York, with teas, and
her cargo valued at 100000 She
heavily insured in Boston and New York.
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TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.-Boston, May 8.-The
Massachusetts, State Temperance Convention opened
at fremont Temple this evening. The Gov'r was
present at the commencement.
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JNo. E. ROGERS, ISec'y.

DEATH OF Hon. w. T. CoLQUlrr.-The last Charl-
eston Mercury says: 1--WE have by telegraph from
Macon the melancholy news of the death of the Hon.
WALTER L. CoLQUrTT, prominent State Rights
Democrat, who formerly represented Georgia in the
House of Representatives and the Senate at Wash
ington. Mr.. Colqutt great natural orator. and
had, while he took part in politics, leading nfu-
ence in Georgia. AS jury lawyer he was one of
the most effective of his time'
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Democratic Meetinv in Northampton.

AT meeting of the Democrats of Northampton
County, held in the Court House, on Monday, the
30th ult, Dr. W. S. Copeland was called to the Chair
and Jno. E. Rogers appointed Secretary. The Chair
man explained the OBJECT OF the meeting and made
few remarks in relation the history and usages of
the Democratic party. The following resolutions
were then offered by John B. Bynum, accempanied
by few appropriate and spirited remarks, and
unanimously adopted
ReSotUed, That concur in the proposition to
hold Democratic Convention at Gainesville, on
Monday, the 2lst instant, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate to represent this District in the
next Congress.
Resolced That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point delegates to represent Northampton County in
said Convention.
Resol0ed, That all secret societies for political
purposes are contrary to the spirit and genius of
government.
Resoloed That while we regard the secret politi-
cal organization called Know NothingS as an artful
and insidious movement, intended only to aid in de-
feating the Democratic party in order that Whig lea
ders may obtain the spoils of Office we deplore its
mschevogs and dangerous tendency.
ReSotoed, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Democratic Pioneer and Raleigh
Standard.
In accordance with the second resolution the
Chairman appointed the following delegates, viz !:
Thos. G. Tucker, DR.. Jno. NJ Moore, Cyprian G.
Daniel B. F. Lockhart, Jno. j. Long, Benja F. Jor
dan, Thos. Jordan, Jos. NJ Rogers James H. Deber-
ry, Jesse Flythc, Thomas B. Calling, Henry Spvey,
Jonathan I. Gray, NJ w. Smallwood VIM r. Josey,
Henry G. Edwards, Jesse Blanchard, Isaac BaughIn,
John b. Bynum, W. NJ. Croker, w. G. Jordan, and
Wade H. Gains.
ing contest. Know Nothingism has shown its sign
IN northampton, but not its face in open daylight.
we ask but an.open field and fair fight, and we
defy it.
On motion the meeting then adjourned
w. s. COPELAND, Chr'n.
,JNo E. ROGERS Sec'u
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APPOINTMENT. Washington, May s.-George P.
Scarburgh, principle Professor at William and Marys
College, Va, has been appointed Judge of .he Court
of Claims, in place of Lumpkin declined. Scarburgh
never had any connexion with political affairs.
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ATTENTION INDEPENDENT GUARDS"
AK YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO ATTEND
S1Nss.2 a meeting at the MECHANICS HALL, this
szES saturday EVENING, at o'clock, for
DRILL A full attendance is desired.
By order of the Captain,
HENRY C. SMITH, o. S.
RALEIGH Nav 1875. Alt.
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DIED,
In the vicinity of Hsborough the 7th instant DIR.
VIM Cain, aged about 80 years.
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ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC VIcroRY.-The Know Moth
lngs were defeated the 7th in the municipal cleo
u0n at Harper's Ferry, Va. All the Democratic
candidates were elected by large majorities.