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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

WAKE FOREST CoMMENCEMENT-We learn that
George S. Stevenson, Esq. of Craven, will deliver
the address before the two Literary Societies of
Wake Forest College on Wednesday, the 18th in
stant Rev. j. r. Graves, of Tennessee will preach
the sermon before the Graduating Glass on the
evening of the same day. Commencement day, the
18th.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

4 KNOW NOTHING VICToRY.-The other day the
Wing papers rejoicing the success of "Sam"
in the Wing city of Cleveland Ohio. That the peo-
pie of the south may know who SANS friends
were in Clcveland-on what principles he sue
cessful-and by whom election, we copy the follow
ing statement from the Cleveland Express the Know
Nothing organ in that CITY, Speaking of the cleo
ton it says:
"THE COLORED POPULATIONG GENERALLY,
BEFORE YESTERDAY. In this, they showed good
Judgment and they will have no occasion to regret
their action IheyrejOice acith as IN Sans triumph
6rer aoeak, corrupt Nebraska administration.
The colOreG people are mattress, and mucA better
citizens that the hordes Of Catholic Irish soho are
yearly floating to shores"
The free niger of Ohio is much better" than
the alien born citizens! This is american doc
trine' in Cleveland. 1t goes even further than the
doctrine of the Know Nothing Massachusetts, House
of Representatives which has passed bill asserting
the equality of negro children with the children Of
poor white persons whether native or foreign born.
Freeman of Mississippi what think you of Know
Nothing victories and the fruits which they are
bringing forth? Wississtppi0n.
The Know Nothing organs of this State quite
bitter the Cleveland Express in their denunci-
atoms of what they call the "weak and corrupt adj
mnistration " of President Pierce Freesoilers and
abolitionsts of the free States thus banded
with Know Nothings and submissionist Nfthe South,
in a common warfare on this Nebraska administra-
ton. These some Of the fruits of the Third or
Nothngs in this State, who would rather see free
persons of color allowed to vote than white who
happened to be born in Europe.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
HI e NEW HOT L,
WELDON, n. G.

MS NOW OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION OF VISITORS.
This Hotel is and newly furnished, and the Propr.
etors will every effort keep Good House, and rem
der their guests comfortable. -
They respectfully solicit share Of public patronage
t. J. JARRATT q CO., Propretors.
~ Meals always ready the arrival of the ears
fnna Q 1e5s 56-wInt.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

PETERSBURG, Monday, June L.
TOBACCO-The breaks have been pretty full since We'd
nesdy The market has been quite active the past days.
COTTON-The market has been quite active lie for
prime lots.
CORN Sales are making at 81 to 1 o5.
WHEAT..We hear of nothing doing for some days past
HERRING-We quote No. l. trimmed ~ to 48 No.
$74. Gross about SIS.
Passive note sales of spring at 81 "a and common
at 81 per bushe.
CLOVER sEED-Market we'll supplied at X to 4.
$751;.
TAR-Very dull. We quote nominally 21l to 2H with
sales to report.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-We quote sales at 43c. Ac-
tive demand.
GUANO.-The Market is very active and with no sup
ply here at the moment Sales free made at $50 per
ton of 1000 lbs,
BACON-We quote Sides 1917 to r. Shoulders 81 to
81.
LARDVirgina in kegs 1919, to Is barrels IL to II
with upward tendency
SALT-Sales from store 81 rs to 81 SIS.
DOMAINS & JOHNSTON.
Comm ssion Merchants.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

LIFE INSURANCE CoMPANY-The receipts of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of North Carolina
for May, 1856, were $6,44l. No losses Of amy kind
during the month. The Annual Report of the Board
of Directors will be made soon showing the opera
tons and condition of the Company for the past
wear.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

We have been favored in this region recently by
copious rains, which were never more needed. The
hopes of the farmer have been revived, and the
prospect now is of an abundant harvest.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The remark of the Observer " that the locofoco
party in North Carolina is essentially dead" sounds
curious if not actually funny. Our respected
temporary must be joking. The last time said party
had an opportunity of showing signs of life was in
August last, and then it gave no mean indications
ernor felt its power, other opposing candidates
will do hereafter. The fact that such politicians as
Shepard in the Raleigh District and Reid in this
cay-the party is more apt to be benefited than
injured by their leaving it. We never supported
either of the gentlemen alluded to, and never intend
to do So because, as politicians, we place no conf
dence in them. Fay. Cdrolinian.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

A American manufacture, that of'plate glass,
has been commenced in Williamsburg New York,
where plates of glass ten feet wide and twenty feet
long will be made. A plate ten feet square be
clear that we could read the print of newspaper
through piece four inches thick. 1t is singular
fact that the best English plate glass is made from
American sand. Philadelphia Ledger.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

BACON improved demand at 1111 to 10 cents from
CONS, hog round-good hams 121S CORN in better
supply andprices something lower. We further
groVement in price of COTTON selling 915 to 1O15.
The supply of FLOUR continues light prices are tend
ing upWard-saes of super $40 60 and family at Gil
from first hands. BEEF, mutton chickens and eggs de-
mand at high prices.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE is lower-sales at 80 to So per
gallon. RAW do. without change.
MOLASSES this article scarce and high good Cuba is
held at % to go cents. Cur.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

H- Lines the home-loving mother ARE
respectfully declined The sentiments are excellent
but the versifcation is deficient
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The Hindoo Legislature of Massachusetts, pur-
chased for its members at the expense of the State
sO4 pen-knives at prices ranging from 81 so to So
each. The number of members was 419, so that
each one pocketed two knives-stote them from the
State
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

Hon. BURTON CRAIGE.-See the letters of our cor
respondents, SHADY Grove and Buffalo }" in the
Standard to-day. We shall be glad to hear from
them often.
Mr.. Craige is conducting the canvass with all his
energy and ability. No constituency ever had a
truer, more faithful, manly representative.
With proper efforts the part of his friends, his
majority must be considerably increased over that
obtained in 1853.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The KNOW NOTHING CANDIDATE.-Col. r. T.
PAINE the K now Nothing Candidate for Congress
in this District visited Halifax, suddenly and unex
pectedly, to some if not to ALL Tuesday of Court,
the 22nd instant. Perhaps the dark-lantern order
may have been informed of his intended visit; but
many, very many, did not know he was in the place.
until they heard him speaking. He came-he spoke;
and speech it was. We have heard no one give
it the praise. He was replied to by Mr.. JENKINS
of Warren, who gave him ' fits"-or in other words
used him up.
seCol. Paines visit to this place, Short and
ly as he came. But we suppose he is conducting
business upon the Know Nothing order.
II tIitar Republican. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
DIE ID.

On the s1st ult in New York City, after brief illness
p hours Magdalene peRosset daughter of C and Mrs.
In Nash county, the 22d inst John Henry of B.
D. and Matilda Mann, aged Is months and II days.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
'TIoN! "OAK-CITY GUARDS, ~

ATTENTION "OAK-CITY GUARDS.'I
Axn YOU WILL PARADE in Full Dress Uni
go form, at the CAPITOL SQUARE, FRI
80 DAY afternoon, 8th inst, at 3 o'clock, with
1872 thirteen rounds Of blank cartridge.
(By order of the Captain,D
CHAS. H THOMPSON, o. 8.
e857 meeting of the Company will be held ct the
Court House Wednesday (his evening" business of
Importance and for Drill.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
WHAT is THE SIGN2

The last number of the Beaufort K. n. Halcyon
comes to US printed on yeltoO paper. What does
that mean? Is it K. n. signal of distress or is
it the K. n color for mourning; is it emblematic
that the K N party is now in the scar and yeIlOa0
lcaf?" Surely age has not wrought this decay, for
the weight of years is not upon that party Thrust
have been afflicted with consti utonal disease,
corruption in its very organization, which has
thus brought premature old age, in its youth,
added to kind of physical and mental prostraton,
induced by its gormandzing propensities for isms,
it having devoured more of that poisonous food than
was ever before known to be swallowed by one par
tY in double the length of time.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
May 3Oth, 1855
Nag's Head Hotel and Ocean Retreat.


TENIIE PROPRIETOR OF THIS FAVORITE RESORT
Il would inform the health and pleasure-seekng public,
that the above establishment will be opened for the recp
ton of visitors the LIST of July.
He has made ample arrangements with persons in the
several surrounding counties for constant supplies Fowls
Game, Fish, fresh Butter, and all the decaces of the
tiguous markets.
Experienced assistants, and polite, accommodating
ants are engaged.
The fine German Band is re-engaged for the
No pains expense will be spared to give entire salts
faction
TERMS:
Families per month"; $500
Single gentlemen by the month per day, l,25
" per day, 400
June 2, 1856 56-6w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
"Sam" is nothing if not national.

There agree with you and say he is not national
Are you strong enough to " draw an inference ?"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
HON. 81. M. SHAW.

1t will be seen, by the proceedings of the Gates
vile Convention, that this gallant Democrat and able
public servant has been nominated cr reelection by
reclamation and amid much enthusiasm. Speaking of
the Convention, the Pioneer says: 'Its proceedings
were marked by the most perfect unanimty and the
most ardent enthusiasm. Not single dscordant note
disturbed its harmony. Every act of the Contention
prevailed without dissenting voice; and the mem
bers seemed to vie with each other in harmony and
good will. All looked with an eye single to the
success of the cause which all espoused. There
no bickerings-no heart-burnings-no discomfort
no repeated ballots. The name of DIR. Shaw was the
only one presented, and he was unanimously NOM
mated standard-bearer in the present cam
paign Able, eloquent and effective speeches were
delivered by VIM. F. Martin, VIM. c. Hunter, and
their appreciation of them by frequent bursts Of
enthusiastic applause. Know Nothingism Jared
badly at their hands"
DR.. Shaw is opposed by Col R. T. Paine the can
didate of the Know Nothings The contest will be
animated, and may be close; but there can be no
doubt as to the result, provided the Democrats of
the District true to themselves to their prnci
PIES and to their candidate. We have every assur-
ance that they will be-. We learn that they full
ly aroused and that they will be aided in the contest
by the voices and the votes of gentlemen compos-
ing the flower of the Wing party. Col. Paine lacks
what DR.. Shaw possesses in high degree, to wit,
popularity !; and the want of such element
not be supplied in free country like this by the
threats, the oaths, and the drilling OF the dark-lan-
tern lodges.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FEMALE COLLEGE.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FEMALE COLLEGE.
u The Fall Session of this Institution will commence
the last Thursday he Goth day. of July 1t is de-
sirabe all pupils present at the opening of the Ses
sion, then formed and stddies
menced.
Catalogues will be to all persons desiring nforma-
hin reference 0 Charges, Course of Study &c.
T. II. JONES, President,
June 2, 1865. 56-et.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

feSNR r EW A r. D.-RANAWAY FROM THE
D~V subscriber about the 1st of March last, my
gro NELSON. Said boy is supposed to be lurking
Sparta Nash county He is about % years old
light coored, and has bushy head-does not speak dis
It's pounds All forbid harborng carrying
said boy under the penalty of the law The above
will be paid if delivered me, confined Jail
that get him again. DAVID BARLOW.
T0rborough, NJ u
June g. 1855. 66-t
* ORDONTON FEMALE ACADEMY.-THE
" exercises of this school will be again resumed on Mon
day. the I'd of July 1885, under the superintendent of
Miss A. E. Woodson Rates of tuition per session of five
months, follows:
Spelling, reading and writing, $500
Arithmetic grammar and geography, ESQ
Philosophy, botany, history, &C., 800
Algebra geometry chemistry, rhetoric, &C., 1000
Music and use of instrument 1900
French, 800
Board can be had at Gordonton the residence of the
teacher for 5000, and in the Surrounding neghborhood
for IS.
June 2, 1855. 56-4tw.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05

1t is now generally admitted, even by
the Democratic papers themselves, tba.
the cause ofthe defeat oftbe American par.
IIy in Virginia. was owing to the viuq voee
manner Of voting. On this subject the
Baltimore 1merieaH has the following ex-
cellent article:
The excessive JOY Of the Democrscy
over their triumph in Virginia has made
them uncommonly frank in acknowled gin1
the causes that led 10 their victory. and
prominent among these they have placed
the viva vOee system Of vo.iog. whicl, !.
one Of the peculiar features Of Virginia.
Mr.. Wise himself has acknowledged that 70
its existence he was indebted rs one of the
causes of his victory. The acknowledge.
ment. it appears 10 US, has in it the essence
of reproach to the people Of Virginia,
which il coming from the other side
would hare been met with the most indig-
|nant remonstrances. II is an admission
that at least some of the voters of the Safe
had changed their sentiments but not their
votes, because they could not do the latter
without nm exposure which they had not
the moral courage to meet-that, however
willing they might have been to recant
former political opinions, they feared the
open exhibition of dcsertion of their par
ty, the reproach Of their friends, and the
personal enmity that might be engcnder.
ed against them. Whether a victory which
confessedly embodied such an element OF
success is credible TO the people Of the
State, we leave others to decide rs their
taste may dictate, but the viva vote is a
vestage OF aristocratical bondage, an d
unworthy State SO professedly democrat
ic as Virginia admits Of no doubt. 1t is
the manacle with which the privileged
classes Of England control and direct the
shadow of suffrage that is allowed to the
poor man there. By it he votes directly
under the eye Of his landlord or employer,
who holds over him the consequences oi
dlso5edience in loss of favor, and the pen
alties which the arbitrary distinctions OF
society will enable him TO infiict. To n
lesser degree. we have no doubt the system
subject to abuse in Virginia. and that Mr.
Wise has By no means overrated its infu-
ence in keeping the State true to her an
cient political dogmas. The true liberty
of suffrage imperatively requires that the
ballot should be secret, and the federal
Constitution and the States generally have
recognized that truth by maintaining it as
the republican mode Of vote. The voter
should be permitted to oexercise his right OF
suffrage unimpeded by any influence that
can in the slightest manner hamper his per-
feet freedom Of action, and that can only
be secured by permitting him. if he SC
chooses. to make his vote a secret known
only to himself and his Creator.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
Cincinnati Market

CrScrSxArr. July 3--Flour-Thcre was
a moderate demand for Flour to-day, with
sales of 3s9 brls in lois at $3.50: 100 DO.
at 1926; and 50 brls Rye at $40. Re.
ceived during the last gath hours, 25s
brls Flour.
Provisions--Nothing transpired to-day
in any article. Market quie; bul firm.
Whiskey--Tbe market is steady to-day,
with demand about equalt to the supply.
Sales of 730 brls from river, canal and rail-
way at 81 tc, and from wagons at Size.
Chcese--A sale Of 100 boxes at &c. The
demand is equal TO the supply.
Groceries--The demand for Sugar is
moderate, and prices continue very firm
a 6}974c for common and prime. Cof-
fee is steady. but the sales are few and un.
important. Holders ask 36c for nolasses,
but we hear Of no sales at over 35c.
Butter--The market dull at II to l3c.
That now arriving is in bad order--does
not class as good.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
ADDITIONAL by THE BALTIc.

Oficial dispatches from Petissier-Recep
Ion of Es- President Fillmore Farther
news from tie CrimeG,
From the Cleveland Morning Express,
Of yesterday, for which we are indebted to
Mr.. Pettbone of the c., II. & d. r. r.,
we obtained the following additional Euro
pean news, telegraphed to that paper from
New York, viz:
The steamer Argo arrived at Liverpool
on the 18th.
Strasehan, d Co. Bankers of London,
aud Hastford & Co., of London, Navy a,
gents, failed. The former for half mil
lion Of pounds sterling. ,..
EScLAND. President Fillmore is
quite alion. He has been presented to
the Queen. e''s- W..
Parliament was engaged in discussing
the decimal currency question. W.
More reform meetings had been held.
FRAScE. lit has been officially announc-
ed that the Empress is sacisats. =
!. The Duke Constantine has been ap-
pointed Regent Of Russia, in the event Of
Alexander,s decease. st
( The Russians were about to bnild a rail
road through the Isthmus Of Perekop.
Admiral Boxer is dad, and has been
succeeded by lFroemantIe; s.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
Lancaster Mnri1efs.

GAZETTE OFFICE. July 8, ts55.--Our
quotations this morning are as follows.
wheat. l,5o. Flour, 900 per barrel;
Corn, GO; Rye, 90; Oats. IS cts; Clover
seed $50; Timothy seed, BAD, 90; Pota-
toes, GO, Flax seed. cal 90; But
ter, l2a15c; Eggs, 6 cents, Salt, 2,37
Beans, 200; Soaps. 5gGc: Coffee,
l24ai5c; Tea, 59ca100;--Molasses, 40
Sugar, ta3c. White Fish l2Dollars per
barrel; Pickerel 1000 to I2, 90; Rice ls9.
Vinegar, 1895 cents; Tobacco, e5a35cts;
Hay. 7,00a8,oo Tallow l0A per brl.
Whisky, 33c. Wool oOs33c.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
New York Marker.

New YORK, July 3.--There have been
sales Of 50U bales cotton at previous quo
tations. Flour has advanced !, with sales
of750O brls strait State at So, so; good
Ohio SO. Wheat is tribe lower, South
ern white S2,45. Corn slightly alvan-
ced, sales $1,000 bushels 85G02. Pork
easier, but not quotable lower; sales 359brl
at Sl9,37l. The market for Mess Beef
is unchanged Lard steady but sgles lin
tied; sales 375 brls at Sll. Whiskey firm
at Al. Groceries steady but inactive.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
From washington.

WAsHtNGToS, June 98.-The President
has appointed George G, Whiting Chcif
Clerk ofthe Interior Department, to act as
Commissioner in the Land Office. Mr..
Wilson was removed solely for political re-
asons.
The President and his wife left yestcr-
day afternoon for Baltimore. He will go
thence 10 Jersey shore, or some location in
the country, for the benefit of Mrs.
Pierce's health, which has been in deli
cate state for some time. &l
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
--latest from the -PIaIp..

ST.. Louis. June 2s.-We have advices
from New Mexico, to May 3oth;--
On the 09th Of April, Col. Fontleroy
attacked camp Of Utah Indians twenty
miles north of the French pass and killed
forty Of them, took twenty-four Of them
prisoners and captured the camp Of equip.
page, together with horses, sheep, and
provisions. On the day after he attacked
a camp oftwen.y.6ro Utahs and killed and
wounded six and took the rest prisoners;
amongthe latter is the chief. a
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
Know Nothins Convention

BosroN, June 23.-Tke Know No;hing
State Council meets to-day. A large
number of delegates are here.
A preliminary meeting was hell last
night, which WAS attended By about one
hundred delegates.
Addresses were submitted to the meet
ing. which -pute the party on n platform
for the restoration ofthe Missouri Compro-
mise.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
An Earthnunke in RnItlmore.

BALTIMORE, June GA very severe
shock supposed to be that of an earthquake,
was experienced here about one O'Clock
this morning. Half the city was aroused,
and large numbersran into the streets. In
the eastern part oftfe city several windows
were broken. The shock was felt in the
country, seven miles from the city.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
Double Suicide,

New YORK, June ga young man
named Augustine, aged about twenty two
years. and recently engaged in business in
Iowa, and whose parents reside in Brook
lyn, was found at his fathers door ycster-
day, with a strange young woman, both
dead, having poisoned themselves by Ia
king Prussic acid. Some love scrape is
To have been the cause.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
cam eriean pemoernt.n

W. S. beatty Esq, issued yesterday the
first number of his new paper. the "Amer-
lean Democrat" is a neat and well arrang-
ed paper intended we believe TO advocate the
doc;ines and principles of the American
Democracy. We make few extracts
from his Salutatory.
"1n these days of political huxtering,
when the halls ofour National and State
Legislature are not free from the taiut OF
bribery and corruption, / deem it important
particularly in this locality, that presses
should beestablished and sustained that
can neither be approached or purchased by
trucking politicians.
1t is hardly nece 'sary TO say that the
Amrri,'un Democrat will be devoted 10 the
best interests of the community in which
! it circulates. Your interests are ours md
whatever willcontribute to your well being
we shall advocate not only as matter OF
duty, but also Of interest--We shall neV-
er gull our oan, 10 stand a foreign soil.
He further adds: -......
shall never engage in any system ofin-
tolerance and bigotry upon account of re-
ligon or birth, yet / shall feelit privi
ledge as well as duty to speak Of the bear
ing Catholic church influence is capable
of exercising upon our republican institu-
tons, particularly in the hands of dema-
gogues. 1e
Our columns shall never be tainted with
old Fogyism or lag behind the spirits of the
age, but shall be found ready at all times
to defend that liberal spirit which has ev-
er characterized the American people,"
Mr.. Beatty has made neat commence
ment, and We wish him abundant success.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
Tempcrance conrent:on.

BAS3oR, (ME., June 27,-The State
Temperance Convention adjourned this
evening A strong feeling was manifested
against the regular Democratic party, in
consequence of the anti-Maine law resolu
tions adopted by the recent Democratic
State Convention.
Neal Dow was sustained. and Merrill
recommended for Governor.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-07-05
From Boston.

BosroN, June 97.-The passengers TAX
en- from the British brig Buffalo, at
Holmes Hole. have been ordered here. and
are on their way to Boston in the revenue
cutter James Campbell
Abbott Lawrence is SO sick that he is not
expected to live.