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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19
FOREIGN MECHANICS"

1t is frequently urged, by the demagogues of the
Know Nothing order, that native born mechanics
should encourage the dark.lantern movement in or
der to put down what called foreign mechan-
les" Let US consider this for moment: Mechanics
who were born in Europe now and then settle in
this State and mechanics who were born in the
Northern States of the Union settle here also. Are
they both to be put down? Or if not why any
discrimination in favor of the Northern and against
the European mechanic, who has been duly natural
lied? If such mechanics are to be discouraged and
put under the ban because they more skillful
than native mechanics, more temperate and eco
nomical and therefore work for little less, why
prescribe the European and not the Northern ?-for
is not the latter generally skillful and econom
ical as the European? Again, the Know Nothings
do not propose to prevent these mechanics from
coming here-that they cannot do; they propose
only to prevent them from voting. Of what benefit
would that be to the native mechanic? Would it
prevent the foreign mechanics from working and
thus protect the natives against the competition
planned of? Surely not
1t behooves mechanics in our midst from the
No thern States of this Union to be careful to how
far they join in this cry against foreign mechan-
les" Their turn may nert.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

The Know Nothings boastng of what they
call their third Union Degree but it is stated in
some of the Northern papers, and admitted by them,
that Wilson and other abolition Know Nothings have
refused to take it. What convenient arrangement
this is! Three degrees for the South, and two for
the North; and as the South has been all the while,
according to the arguments of feesoers aggressing
upon the liberties and free principles of the North,
Southern members must at least swear to stand by
the Union under all circumstances, leaving Wilson
and his gang to lake the oath not, they may
choose Of course they will choose not to take it.
Another specimen of the honesty OF the dark-lan-
terms is to be found in the fact that in this and other
States they prescribe Catholics and exclude them
from their order, while in louisiana Catholic State,
they freely admit Catholics members! "Al things
to all men ANY thing for votes. The Devil was
beauteous cherub when he appeared to the angel
of the sun, on his way to the garden of Eden; but
in the garden he to Eve the subtle serpent and
to the angels who confronted and drove him forth,
he was the old Devil again in all his backness and
hideousness He had has secrets, and revealed just
enough to suit his purposes. He the first of the
I" invisibles"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

We have received several communications pref
senting the names of gentlemen as suitable candi
dates to be nominated by the Convention for Con
eress in this Dstrict-all of which have felt i,
to be our duty, under the circumstances, respectful
~ to decline publishing.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

During the annual visitation of Bishop Atkinso;'
to this parish, he administered the rite of conirms
ton to twenty-six persons The sermons he preach
ed on yesterday and the day previous, were marke
by that clearness and cogency of reasoning, huenc
and grace of delivery, earnestness and force, whel
nothing but deep sense of the truths he was il
cucating could impart, and which characterize tt
efforts of this learned prelate.
WSL Herald It'll inst
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

Having played with the little "twinkler" until
all its shiny pnts worn off, throw it aside.
Our reasons for answering the Star we did, in
regard to the question asked US, because had
answered the question, put to US by the Regis
Ter, and because Mr.. Dub put it in such supercil-
ious insnuating. unfair and uncourteous manner.
We generally met men in the spirit with which
they approach u.s.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

The Massive earnestly hope that efor'
will be made by the citizens of Raleigh and this,
place. to get the Post Master General to direct the
mail service between the two places to be performed
in four horse post coaches.
The intercourse between the capital and OF
the principal interior commercial towns should have
the convenience of the best mail arrangements pos
sble, and it will be particularly needed tn
Warsaw line is to be reduced to a two horse hack
We copy the above from the last Fayetteville Car
Gilman We trust that four horse post coaches will
be established between this place and Fayetteville
The intercourse between the two places would, i
seems to US, fully justify it.
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INTERESTING TO PLANTERs-A correspondent of
the Charlottesville Jeffersonan furnishes the follow
ing as a means Of destroying the ''fy" in tobacci
plants:
Cut up the leaves or "tags' of green pine arii
scatter them over the infested BEDS Drops of tn A.
pentne exude from the wounds Of these leaves whc
not only serve as 'Hy traps" but give out an odo.
offensive to all the insect tribe.
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STILL ANoTHER-The Hon. Alexander H. Steph
ems of Georgia, the most brilliant member of tt
Wing party at the South, has come out against tn
Secret Conspiracy. in an address of remarkable elt
quence and power Mr.. Stephens is distinguishe
for an ardent attachment to the Union, and tru.
devotion to the rights of the South. He has the ST
gacty to discern and the courage to denounce IT,
ti-savery aim and tendency of the Know Nothin
Order. Rich. Eng.
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GOOD THINGS.

Our compliments to Mrs Litchford for some deli
cious strawberres-the first OF the season.
Also to Mr.. Ironmonger for some deviled crabs
and other 6xings s'SocIAL HAIL. affords excel
lent edibles. s~
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AMERICANS MUST RULE AMEE1cA."-Read the ar
ueie which we publish to-day, from the Washington
Union, and see if foreigners" ruling America.
=" Ill some of the dark-lantern organs prove to the
puohc that Americans" do not "rule American"
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The Hartford (Conn.) Times says that "W p.
Conn, has been fined 20 dollars and costs, under
the Prohibtory Liquor Law, for selling a medical
prescription of rum and laudanum, to wash a bro
ken limb"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

EXCITEMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE
Boston, Mag 14.-There was considerable confu-
sion and excitement in the House of Representatives
this afternoon from the fact that Mr.. Hiss the ex-
PEELED member, twice resumed his seat and was each
time removed by the sergeant-at-arms at the order
of the House, passed nearly unanimously 1t is pre-
sumed that Mr.. Hiss acted in this singular manner
at the advice of his counsel B. F. Butler and Benz
Dean, who have published an address denouncng
the expulsion of Mr.. Hiss as an arbitrary exercise
of power, and ntimating that the House feared i'm
portant developments to be made in the case.
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CdDture of Baker J

New YORK, May 15.-The Grapeshot, sent in
pursuit of Baker, of Bill Poole notoriety returned
this afternoon with that distinguished parsonage on
board. C. III
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PERUVIAN GuANo.-.We see it stated in the Bait

PERUVIAN GUANo-We see it stated in the Balt-
more Patriot that the price of Peruvian Guano is
to be reduced to $ per ton. 1t is also stated
that Peru has apponteda chief agent for the United
States who will have power to appoint numerous
subordinate agents and agencies, at all important
points-these agents tosbe American citizens-and
by them is the entire details of the business to be
transacted Sales in all to be made direct
" to the consumers. When this system (Which is
intended to break up sny monopoly in the guano
busifess) goes into effect sany guano offered sold
as Peruvian by persons not belonging to, connec-
ted with the legitimate agency, win be pronounced
spurious.
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MARRIED..

In this City, the 18th instant by the Rev. N F. Reid
Mr. A. j. Partin of Petersburg Va to Miss Elizabeth r
Balm, daughter of William T. Balm, of this City
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

Cotton continued steady yesterday, with sales Of
ABOUT bales Flour declined from 1910. to 25c.
per Dbl. Among the sales were 8, OuO bbls. common
good State part to arrive in the latter part of u-
ly and the remainder in August, at So IS SO per
Dbl. Indian corn was easier, and prices favored
purchasers. Pork closed firm, while other provis-
ions were generally buoyant, and cutmeats and ba-
con were scarce and higher. Sugar and coffee were
steady, with moderate sales. Freights to England
and France were inactive, while fair business was
doing for Hamburg and Bremen.
Neoo York Herald Mau 10Th
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For the standard.

F. TOT the STANDARD.
THE NEW HOTEL AT WELDON.
MEssRs EDITORS: A few weeks since happen.
ed at Weldon and took occasion to examine that
large and commodious building known as the " New
Hotel at Weldon" This building was purchased
some time back by Messrs Gray Moody and Jar.
ratt OF Northampton County-gentlemen with
whom ap acquaintance of three or four years war.
rants us IN saying that they ofrreproachaAlo
lntegrlty-and who both at home and abroad are
highly respected and esteemed. This large and well
constructed house will be opened for the convenience
of the travelling public or about the 9Th of this
month. This Hotel is unquestonably the largest
and best arranged Hotel in the State being supplied
with aqueducts running through all the rooms eiy
ing the occupant at his option either cool water or
warm water, and in fact is abundantly supplied
with all necessary conveniences Portions of tho
house are to be lighted with gas.
The furniture, beds, &C., (Which is a very impor.
tant consideration all new and of the best mate
rial. Mr. L. j. Jarratt is to be the proprietor (who
may here add has ever since my acquaintance with
him and fol q long time before been spoken of as
the incest and neatest about all his affairs IN
northampton CountyD accompanied by the inds-
pensabe assistance and good management of his en-
ergetic and highly estimable lady. Were Mr. Jar.
raft as well known to the travelling public az he is
to the people of Northampton County, it would be
needful to say nothing more than that Thomas JEFF.
ferson Jarratt is the Proprietor Of the new Hotel at
Weldon nothing more would add one iota to his
gentlemanly bearing, and his pious and exempla.
all who are interested in clearly and comfortably
arranged rooms-who would like to take good nan
during the two or three hours they have to remain
IN Weldon going North or Southland above all not
only good dinners, but the best sort of dSners inst
stop ut the new Hotel at Weldon.
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A WORD TO PLANTERs.-The unusual character
of the past season, and the remarkable backwardness
and otherwise unfavorable prospects of the present
one Eadded to the unsatisfactory accounts received
from abroad all teach lesson Says the Mobile Adj
vertse which the agrculturalist cannot safely pass
by UNDECIDED From'all portions of the interior we
hear loud complaints of the scarcity of breadstufs
and other prime articles of food and even at the
North and West, from whence supplies are so
largely derived, prices have gone up so enormously
that there is little prospect ahead of permanent
lief in this regard. Meanwhile the war in Europe
which diminishes the demand for cotton and other
wise embarrasses the market accelerates, in an al
most fearful ratio the foreign demand for -four and
grain, while restricting their production and cutting
off large sources of supply formerly much relied on
for the Northern European markets.
What, then, is the evident policy of planters
large and small? 1t is to plant less land in cotton
and more in corn-in brief to produce as many ar
tcles suitable for food, within themselves posi-
ble,. Whenever cotton already planted makes poor
stand, and is generally unpromising, better, by all
odds, plough it up and supply tits place with more
needful and as we believe at present. more profitable
products. By such means wesshall at least be pac-
ed beyond the reach of the cherries and sick
ening of scourges, famine, and be prepared to wait
the progress of events at home and abroad with less
anxiety and unpleasant forebodings. But we are
fully persuaded the course recommended would re-
suit largely in pecunary profit to the planter. If
every would agree to raise one-tenth less cot
the nine-tenths would net as much a full crop
while the articles grown in place of the tenth "
would, besides the convenience and feeling of indie
pendence caused by their possession, be much &C.
tual gain to the producer 1t is sound policy at any
time to diversity agricultural productions, but at
times like the present it is more-it is absolutely
essential to the public welfare. Sac. Rep.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

and choice supply of Fans, comprising many varieties
from the most superb Chinese down Palm leaf
Call at MCGEE & WILLIAMS
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HATS HATS !..McGEE & WILLIAMS, HAVE
q in store very large and well selected assortment
of HATS for Spring and Summer for boys and
children consisting of Leghorn, Panama, Manila Campea-
chy, Maricabo Pedal Straw Canada Straw, Palm Leaf
China Pearl, Alboni Jockey, Wide Awake, Shanghai.
Also, superb Moleskin Hats of the latest style.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-19

RANk OF THE STATE OF N. C.-THE GEN
Meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank will be
held ct the BANKING House in Raleigh the first Monday
OF July next As heqneson of the acceptance of the Char
ter granted by the last Legislature will then be considered
punctual attendance either in OF by proxy searn
esty requested. G. DEWEY GaSaier.
Raleigh, May Il, 1855. aI--td.
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DARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS...A LARGE
of shade and variety and at very low
prices. Call and examine at MCGEE 4 WILLIAMS.
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AK YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO ATTEND
ya4z.2 meeting at the MECHANICS HALL this
Hks (FRIDAY) EVENING, at T O'Clock, to transact
business of Importance. full attendance is desired.
By order of the Captain,
HENRY C. SMITH, o. 8.
Raleigh, Nav ~, 1855 4o--It
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19
CITY TRADE REPORT,

AsnTs were quiet, 80 rs for both sorts.
BREADsTuyls -flour.-Oving 10 the inclemency OF,
the weather and the absence Of the Arica's mail tae
sales very light, without change Of moment in
prices. About 400 bbls inferior 10 common brands
OF State ranged from - sass 81, and at IS 81
30 81 for good TO choice. Western common TO choices
brands ranged from 90 IS a 80 rs. Canadian was in
fair demand, with sales OF 500 bbls atS9 Is $40 u.s.
the latter figure for extra quality The sales Of dthern
embraced 600 SEQ sbls, at t9a - IS for common TO
good brands and 30 81 sic 81 for fancy and extra
brands. Gal'egos snd Hsxal were Gil SO. Rye -four
varied from % IS ~ 3D. Ccrn meal ut 81 rs for
Jersey, and ~ 90 for Brsndyvine. wheat-A lot OF
L. GOO bushels Of white Pennsylvania sold at between
81 IS - 90 per bushel Corn.-The market was
heavy and sales limited. 1, 500 bushels Jersey yellow
sold frt store at pIc mixed from store a. Gee
Rye vas dun, at 81 s5 81 SO. Oats were in better
supply, and chesper-se quote State and Western 81
e2s, 3 &c, and State Aad JERSEY Of k2e, st1e,
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COrToN-The sales embraced about 900 bales closing
Arm 1t the advance prevsVsly noticed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS were extremely light. To Lii
verpoo SO tons fusiic engaged at l5s Grain was
nominal. Bacon At i5s.. and cotton was at ga
to 3l6d. asked. There nothing to London or
Hare 70 Bsmen, 800 bales OF cotton engaged at
Nc 100 bbs provisions at % 3d. and Az tous
ment goods at 20s To California rates unchAny ed
To Antwerp 100 bales Of cotton were taken ut kc
PRovlsIsSs.-Pors-The sales embraced small lots Of
old mess at $l4 81 Sl4 81 and about $50 bbls
sold at $l4 %; new do quiet at Ice Beef WAS
steady, With sales OF 200 800 bblI at old prices for
country nees, &c. Cut meats steady with sales
Of $50 boxes homeless short mddes at sac shoulders
were at 7c and hams varied from &c 9kc., asked.
LardSales Of 200 500 bbl prime reported at 10c
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

NEw JERSEY RAHRoAD-FoR PHILADELPHIA
IN and the South and West, via Jersey City mali ana
express nes.-Issvs New York at and 10 A. M and
and p N. Fare, % 70 n 4, and - IN s and 10 An
and p NJ; second class, " rs In TO- and IL NJ at o.
stopping Of all vsy stations rhrougs tichst sold fes
Cincinnati and TIE west and for a.ismo~s, wssbnetoa
Hsreh 30, and through baggage checked 70 vashlar
tea N ssd 10 l. u AAasp r.
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COAL, &C.

GOAL COAL COAL 81 90 PER ToS-THE PEOPLE 5
~ old established coat and -four sgeney Ne 81 Broadway
prepared to contract for supplying their superior
tcle Of peach orchard red white ssh coal suitable tor
stoves crates quantities from one
thouta tons the at the shove
duced price Orders for few thousand tons morewll he
cetyed the agency those who make immediate
plication 20 be delivered in New York Williamsburg
BROOKLYN 1nstucne hotels and other places using
quantities coal should make immediate application
cure the advantage offered BY this agency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

NORTH CAROLINA SIX PER CENT STATE STOCKS.
l55Seaed Proposals will be received at this ofoe until
10 o'clock Of the l4h Of April next for the purchase
OF million dollars In bonds running thirty THESE
bonds issued by the State Of North Carolina
construction of the North Carolina Railroad and In
ton to the faith OF the State all the stock held State
in sad road and the dividends arising from said stock
pledged for their redemption They will bear date the
hrst day Of April 1885, and will have attached
the interest at six cent per annum able the
dnysof April and Octopor In each year.
Both interest and principal will be payable at the Bank Of
purchaser prefers to have them payable the Treasury
North Carolina.
They will be issued in of thousand dollars oach
These bonds Me by express enactment exempted from
alton tor any purpose.
Parties bdGing please address their letters
Proposals for north Carolina Stocks to the
mt Raleigh N G. They will also state ut point
what kind Of funds they propose TO pay.
The bids will opened at 10 o'clock A. M OF the ltth
and Comptroller Of State and oG Mordeca President
OF the Bank OF the State OF North Carolina.
The undersigned the epng
In whole or in part be deemed mos
the State
Successful bdders will be required informed
OF the acceptance OF their bids to deposit bank the
of their bids with the from the
April 1850 70 the credit of the treasurer of the state
North Carolina This deposit may be made in the Bank
the Republic New York. the Bank OF State Of orth
Carolina OF the Bank Of Cape Fear Raleigh.
documents showing the extent the tho State
and the amount of her indebtedness be had
Office or on application TO Messrs BROWN DE RuSSETT
city Of New York. u. w. COURTS
Public Treasurer OF North Carolina.
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Total value Of merchandise exported during

This email amount has been very well distributed.
The export trade Of the past week was confined en-
tirely TO m merchandise, no specie going forward
direct. The entire foreign trade Of the port Il re-
duoed 10 the lowest point II ia many years since
We have had such limited importati,n and expor.
tation at this season.
The Washington Globe says -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

EIcess Of imports exports In the week s49 e2s
Ths principal items Of import during the week
y e a. folows:- Coffee, $50, los; brandy, Sl,663;
vnacseed aims, sss,5sS; copper, 1882; sugar,
als7 zoe; Yea, $40 523.
lse annexed statement exhibits the quantity and
S..ls u certain articles exported from this port
oQdDg the week ending and including Friday,
March le, Distinguishing the destination and extent
Of shipmenss 70 each place.
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The Washington Globe says

Is AZ the present time matter OF no lttl. interest
70 ascertain how far our commerce, under the d.erl
nalea duty levied 10 our ports on Spanish vessels u &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

tslaton for the high inposts shippng at Hava-
nA has been favored For that purpose, We have
piled nom official Spansh reports tho following tables
which we arc SURE win need no further commentAry:
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FOG sALEaTnE THREE SMALL s BRICK EST STORES

FVK "a % 49, .,rsa sautb n,ooiIyn n
1913 by5O Thre story brick store and dwelling - Union
street. 2xl0 1 lots the corner Of Henry ana Summit
street Also, three lots summit between Henry aud
Hicks street 2sloo store dwelling, and rear building No
Pacific street lot Is by 100 Three story brick store and
dwelling on the corner ofCourt and Hamilton Is BY
100 stable rear Also lots sdoning on Court between
Church street do. between Church and Huntiagdon
do. Tenth avenue between lO5th and 1Wth
streets New York: Twelve ic5h street TveY. o,s
on rear Of 10Th street, New Yort. Apply 20
I, uApLEy, 81 Cseshrleh stsest, n, X,
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MADAME ALVIN, IRON PARIS TENDERS HER
M services 20 hs ladies and genemen In phrenoloy by
teohs and science She can be consulted about love
riaee, business Ae and will tell the Of the LADY
sentlsmsn they vii marry also the 81 her vsters
hsdsdsms Alvin oonvcrses In English Fr~zeh aat GsrmAa
Essideaes w Bevery, aeN fIrs, Slrvst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

MONEY TO LOAN, ON BOND AND NORTGAGE-IN
11 sums Of 900 and upwards 70 suit applicants Also,
very desirable property for sale At tho Union
SQUARE Real Estate Once No. Everett House. Of
Fourth avenue and Seventeenth street.
KEYES A HOAGLAND
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19
ANTHOLOGY.

MADAME MORROW WILL GIVE LADIES PRIVATE
m lectures on all concerns Of life, her predictions
truly Astonishing though she practices nothing bot what
reconcisbie 10 philosophy ~ not satisfied there will BE-
charge rs Broome street, near Cannon Ccntlsmsn
admitted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

CASH LITERALLY ADVANCED ON HOUSEHOLD
furniture. piano fortes, Watches diamonds silver ware,
fire arms nautical property Of any
description LETT to be sold At auction the cas
price PAID for the above the auction Catherine
McCAFFRAY 4 WALTERS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

BOUNTY LAND-ALL THE NEW FORMS RECEIVED
- direct from Washinston Let all soldiers, Sailors
widows and orphans apply at the Bounty
% and n Nassau street PITKIN DIxEY, Claim Agents
for Army arc Navy.
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FOR SALE.

TOR sALE-THREE DESIRABLE LOTS ON FIFTH
svenue near 10th street; do. do. do. Fortoth
street, near Second aveyue. Apply 70
EDMUND A. SMITH, 81 Spruce street.