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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-22

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that that has brought u together here. 1t Is
for the purpose Of determining what it hecatnrs
the grcat Wing party Of the Union to do in this
crisis, whelberit should actively participate IN
II. INTO whose scales our votes -hnll be cast As
we'll ren,tkel Mr.. President. by Won 10 day we
have no cundilalo Of our own in the field and it
j. now too late l1r a., the election Is too neur at
hand, 10 bring forward strictly Wing party
candidate. But there are now in the field those
from whom we can select one for our support.
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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

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4 We are informed 81 ffisnd. who deeply
regrets and strongly disapproves Mr. Hedrck's con-
duct, that we are mistaken IN our belief expressed
lin our last that he was beneficiary Of the Uniser
sity. We learn that he was in early life m appren.
tice to the trade of brick-mason and that his IA
Their, having given him his choice Of an education or
his portion of his estate at his DEATH he chose an
education, and thus paid his own way at the Uni
versty. We learn ALSO that while at Cambridge he
was sustained not by the University, but by an Of
flee bestowed upon him by Gov. Graham, Secretary
of the Navy at the time.
We make these corrections cheerfuly. as certain
ly we have NO disposition to do injustice to- to
trampe on, PROSTATE adversary. His.punishment
is great enough, without the aggravation of unjust
accusations
Some of the Know Nothing presses have referred
to the fact that Mr. Hedrick was Democrat. We
knew that when we brought the charge against him.
We knew that he had voted in August last for the
Democratic ticket; and he has been for some time
a subscriber to our semi-weekly paper But what
of that? Party is but :" as small dust in the bal
ance" when weighed against the honor and vital in
terests of North Carolina. He prcfsssed to be De-
mocrat; for Democracy maintains the equal rights
of the States in the common Territories and is the
only great barrier in the way of the triumph Of
black Republicanism.
Not the very least of the evils connected with Mr..
Hedrck's conduct, was the dragging before the pub
lie body of men-his associate Professors-to
whom publicity is distasteful and unpleasant if OBJ
tanned elsewhere than in the pulpit and lecture ROOM
He was solemnly admonshed that he had no right
to do this; yet here, elsewhere, advice was dis
regarded. Nevertheless, the University has not
been injured. On the contrary, it has been
strengthened, if possible, in the confidence and
respect of the Trustees and of the people of the
State-strengthened, by the prompt action of the
Faculty and of the Executive Committee
We say this as citizen of the State and friend
Of the University-not as its champion or peculiar
defender, for far be it from to thrust ourselves
forward in any other capacity than that Of friend
to it. interested alike with all the people of the State
in maintaining its high character, and in laboring,
as best may, to widen and enlarge the sphere Of
its usefulness. What have done in this matter
has been done solely from convictions of public
duty and these latter remarks submitted not
as the result Of suggestions from any quarter-for
none have been made-but in justice to ourselves
and to the course we have deemed it our duty to
pursue.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
The Edenton Mass Meeting.

We learn that the Democratic Mass Meeting held
at Edenton, was argc and enthusiastic. Josiah T.
Cranberry, Esq, of Perquimans, presided, assist
ed by S. Ashbee, of Currituck, G. Herring, of Cam
den, L. D. Starke, of Pasquotank, j. G. Skinner of
Perquimans, J. H. Leary, of Chowan, Whitmell
Stalings of Gates, j. P. Howell, of Hartford, W.
A. Ferguson, of BERTHE, j. j. Martin, of Martin, Jo
seph Norcum of Washington, Vice Presidents;
and A. Moore, Of Martin, and W. F. Riddick, of
Gates, as Secretaries.
The meeting was addressed by the President, and
by Hon. Asa Biggs, W. F. Martin, E. c. Hines, j.
Parker Jordan, and j. w. Albertson, Esquires. The
Pioneer and the Williamson Democrat speak in
glowing terms of the efforts of these champions of
Democracy on this occasion. The number present
is estimated at between fifteen hundred and two
thousand.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
SrATE OF NORTH .cARoLINA.-wAKE

- COUNTY.-In Equity-In the matter Of Henderson
N. Cope and others.-Petition to sell land.
order made Fall Term 1856 the above
entitled cause the undersigned Clerk and Master win pro-
coed to sell ut the Court House door in the City Raegh
the 18th day of November next being the Monday Of
November Court the lands the above entitled peadngs
mentioned to-wit: -ss-S ,sa - s. - -
tract Of land situate lying and being in the County Of
Wake aforesaid adjoining the lands of Willie Lynn Wesley
o. Smith, and Others containing hundred and
teen acres more or less.
Also another tract of land situate in county, i'd
joining the lands of William A. Smith, Matthew Cope and
Others containing hundred and seventeen
less. Both of which said tracts of land the proper
ty and estate of the late John Cope now deceased.
Terms SALE: credit of nine months will be given
to purchasers upon their entering into bond with approved
surees bearing into from the of sale Sevenyxs
dollars of the purchase money to be paid in cash.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, G. 4 II. 3.
October 20, 1856. 97--wsswts.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
cold NASH, Foreyerl

h.. -Aere Will be Democratic mass meeting and bar
ae at bryant's Mills, near Stanhope, in Nash, on
ae Both October
,. we rejoice at this movement, al the right time
MIN !" the right place. The vote of Nash County
g.. oe looked for with much interest," and we trust
,ns will be worthy Of her sterling Democracy
'"u her widespread fame
fl. NC resrot that it is out of power to accept
NC invitation of the Committee to be present-to
fl WIN the good Democrats who will be there, and
~ e'9oy the hospitality of the Democratic far
ns 's OF old NASH" We thank the Committee for
nv invitation, and hope they may have large meet
N ~ good talking, and an enthusiastic time; and
;nN S' hey may vote accordin" on the 4th, send.
,oss oam and hi' -imps to the other side of
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

W The Democracy of Fayetteville fred one
hundred guns on Saturday last, over the glorious
Democratic victories in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Three times three for "Buck and Brock" They
are Southern sectional" candidates, say the old
line Baltimore Wings; and yet they have carried
two non-slaveholding States and made large gains
in another What will Messrs Morehead and Ora
ham say now9 What new objection will be started
to the national candidates? They are Democratic
that is the secret; and there old line Wings and
new-faueled Know Nothngs who hate Democracy
more than they love the South or the Union. That
is it.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
Second District.

We learn that DR.. w. j. Blow, the Eector for
this District is winning golden opinions by the bold
ness and ability with which he is meeting Mr.. War
rem, the K. N. elector.
DR.. Blow is not only well informed in political af-
fairs, but he is gifted with humor, and has pfac-
teal, straightforward order of mind and manner,
which never fail to the attention of the people
Above all, he has good cause, and that, of itself,
would give him not only the advantage but superb
ority in debate. We learn that his blows in the
cause of the Constitution and the Union telling
powerfully.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
First District.

William F. Martin, Esq, the Elector for this Dis
trict is performing valuable service in expoundng
Democratic principles, and in rousing the people to
the Importance of the issues to be decided on the
4th of next month.
He addressed the people at Elizabeth City on
Monday last. He will speak at Camden Court
House on Monday next, and at Currituck Court
House the day before the election.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.-WAKE
N9COUNTY.-In Equity.-Auderson Pags and others ".

Pursuant to an order made at Fall Term, 1856, Of the
Court of Equity, for Wake county, in the above entitled
SELL at the Court House door the city Of Raleigh the
Goth day of November next being the Thursday Of Wake
county Court the lands the pleadings mentioned towt
tract of land situate, lying and being in the county Of
Wake aforesaid adjoining the lands Of Robert Page end
Others containing two hundred or being
Page, Decd appears by the Will of said Edward.
TERNs SALE: credit of six months win be given ~
the purchaser upon his entering into bond with approved
surety bearing interest from date of SALE Seventyvs
dollars of purchase money to be paid in cash.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, G. 4 NJ e,
October go, 1856. 97-wASwts. =
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

T1oN will please meet at the Baptist Church. where
their homes will be designated. We have secured
the Commons Hall for the use Of the Convention,
and the generous hospitality of our friends in the
City warrants in saying that ample arrangements
will be made for the accommodation of all who may
come.
We hope our friends will avail themselves of the
facilities Of visiting City, and that We may have
a full attendance.
In behalf of Committee of Arrangements.
P. +. PESCUD, Chmn.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
Democratic Reioicings.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2O.-Salutes of two hundred
guns were fired this afternoon in honor of the sue.
cess of the Democrats in this State. The Keystone
Club start for New York tomorrow to take part in
the celebration to be held there on Wednesday.
PIrrsBURG Oct 2O.-A salute of one hundred
guns was fred here on Saturday evening in honor
Of the Democratic victory in this State.
The Democrats of York, Pa, fired 100 guns on
Saturday in honor of their success in Indiana and
Pennsylvania. ...
On Friday the Democrats of Newburyport, Mass,
celebrated their victory in Pennsylvania by an u-
mination of their head. quarters.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
MARRIED,

MARRIED.
On Thursday 10th inst by A. Turner ESD, Mr.. q: W.
Atkinson to Miss Mary E., daughter of Austin jones' ESQ.,
all of Wake.
- City papers please copy.
DuRa county on the morning Of the 18th by Elder
daughter Of DR.. Jas. G. Dickson
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
STATE OF NORTH cARoL1NA.-wAKR

- COUNTY.-In Equity.-In the matter Of Mary T.
MITCHELL Edward Lawrence, and wife, and Others
Pursuant order made at Fall Term 1856, of tbs
Court of Equity for the county of Wake in the above
titled cause the undersigned Clerk and Master. win pro-
coed to sell at the Court House door in the city Of Rae
the goth day of November next, being Thursday Of
Wake County Court the lands in the peadgs mentioned
to-wit: ft.-9f@t :.
Chapel Hill road about five miles from Raleigh. ADJOINING
the lands of the Lead Mining Company" lillian Hill
and Others and embracing about hundred acres being
the tract which Col Wyatt late of said County resided
TERMS OF SALE: credit of six months will be given TO
the purchaser upon his entering into bond with approved
sureties with interest from the date of sale Seventy
dollars of the purchase money to be paid in cash.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, c. 4 N. e.
October 60 1856. 97-w&swts.-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
Law CO.PARTNERsHR.

a u. & r. Ga LEWIS HAVING ASSOCIA.
10 TED themselves together in The prsetiee Of Jaw,
the other always be found at eiI ofoe in Raj
eigh Fayetteville Street. sss- f-'d. So
They via satsnd several Courts Of Wsts F.ankln
NASH JoAnstony Wilson and Harnett. sO IT, Hess1 ~
the Supreme and Federal Courts Of the State.
October 23, 1856. 9S-E
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
ELECTION, TUESDAY. 4Ta NOVEMBER,
Special Notice.

Tie STANDARD is conducted strictly upon the system.
II papers discontinued at tile expiration Of tile tins
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rorR WEEKS before their time is out, by
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nil be no departure. Wdtcl for the urk and
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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
DIE D..

In Chatham county, the 18th inst Miss Emily Evans
the 18th year of her age daughter Of Owen Evans of
county. Beloved by all who knew her, she died she ha
lived in hope of blessed Immortality. Coz.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25
Florida Election Complete.

TI0TJIN Etect1OW COWVtete.
MOBILE, Oct l9.-The returns from the Florida
election are now complete. Perry, Democrat, is
elected Governor by 400 majority, and Hawkins,
Democrat, to Congress, by 800 majority. The DEM
ocratic loss since 1864 is 600. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

PROBABLE HoMcDE-We learn that on Wednes-
day evening last, John T. Williamson, residing near
this place, inflicted dangerous wound with pistol
on mulatto boy, an apprentice and servant in his
family. Mr.. Williamson, it appears, was intoxicated,
and shot the boy his return from unsuccessful
Grand The ball entered his forehead, and came out
at the top of his head The chances are said to be
ten to one against his recovery. This is another Of
the results of the excessive of ardent spirits and
of unrestrained passion. When sober, Williamson,
it is said, treated him kindly, and evinced strong
regard for him. Williamson left on Thursday morn
ing. We forbear further comments, as the affair
will no doubt be judically investigated.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

MEETINGS IN WAYNE.-The Tribune contains no.
tees of five public meetings in Wayne, to be I'D.
dressed by those gallant champions Of Democracy,
Messrs. E. "A. Thompson, j. a. Everitt aud J.. w.
Lancaster. the strength Of the Democracy of
Wayne will Be brought out. To our friends in 9th,
er Counties, who appear to be iukewarn, we would
respectfully say" go thou, and do likewise"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

az The Democratic majority in Pennsylvania
for State officers is from four to seven thousand.
The Legislature will stand eleven Democratic ma
jority on joint ballot.
The Democratic majority in Indiana is about Sc.
ven Thousand, with six of the eleven members Of
Congress.
In Ohio the Democrats have elected eight, and
the blacks eleven members of Congress The black
majority in the popular vote, is fifteen thousand
showing an immense Democratic gain.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

LATEST FROM EuRoPE.-Cotton was steady at
Liverpool on the 7th Oct, though prices were un-
changed. Wheat and -four had advanced. In France
decline in corn expected, as the crops there ex-
coed an average one.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

Last Iuesday's Work.
/. A Democratic majority of about five thousand
in Pennsylvania over the combined forces of the
Black Republicans and Know othings.
2sAQemocratic majority of about eight thou
sand 81 Indiana over the combined forces of the Black
Republicans and Know Nothings.
~ 8. Ehe defeat Of nine or ten Black Republican
candidates for Congress in Ohio.
1.-The election secured of three Democratic Uni
ted States senators.
8. The election of thirty two Democratic repre-
sentatives to Congress-being = Democratic gain Of
twenty -four members.
. 6. James Buchanan for the next Presidency be.
yond the reach Of all combinations or contingen.
cies. Union.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-06-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
III. p. BUCKLEY,
(LATE YOUNG & COZ

g CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS,
vvasseb gRgGheTs SesreAer a~5 SsEsersDs1sA.
go Importer Of Fine Watches for LadSes
~ and Gentlemen, of the most celebrated
s1s4makers of England and Switzerland
made 70 his order expressly in heavy cases tgold
and silver and warranted standard fneness.
Ladies Chatelaines and Neck Chains;
Gents Guard, Fob and Vest chains, seals, keys, &c.
Finger rings, Ear rings, Breast Pins, Cuff Pins, &c.
Diamonds in Pins and Rings;
spectacIes for every age, in gold. silver and steel
frames;
silverware wsrranted pure as coin, consisting of
table, tea and desert Spoons;
Table and Desert Forks, Ladies, Butter Knives
Mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongs, &c.
dated ware, consisting of casters, candles:icks
walters, &c.
Having been always engaged in the mechani-
cal part of the business, all Watches sent for re-
pairs will have the <~strictest attention, and having
every facility for making any portion of a watch,
ne will be enabled 70 work on very reasonable
terms.
UJewelzy made to order, and repaired. Dia-
monds reset in the latest style. Canes mounted
in gold and silver. dec3-no7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-06-28
SOME NOSE.

The following incideGWehad from
a friend who knew theSH5E1y
Deacon c., of EfaFfSrd Conn,
is we'll known as being provided with
an enormous handle TO his counter
nance, in the shape.of 4 huge nose-in
fact, it is remarkable for its great
length.
On a late occasion, when taking up
a collection in the church to which
the deacon belongs, as he passed
through the congregation every per
son to whom he presented the bag
seemed to be possessed by "a sudden
and uncomfortable desire to laugh.
The deacon did not know what 10
make oft. He had often passed round
before, but no such effects had he wit.
messed, The deacon was fairly puz.
zIed.
The secret however, leaked out
He had been afflicted for a day or two
with a sore on the end Of his nasal ap-
pendage, and had placed a small piece
Of sticking plaster ever it. During the
morning Of the day in question, the
sptasaer had dropped of, and the deacon
seeing it, as he supposed, on the floor,
picked it up and stuck it on again.
But alas, for men who sometimes
make great mistakes, he picked up in
stead, n of those pieces Of paper
which the manufacturers ofspooI co.,
ton paste on the end Of every spool,
and which read
Warranted to hold ont 200 yards
Such a sign on such a nose was
enough to upset the gravity of any
congregation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-06-28

thing is known of them. They will
even pave their court yards palaces,
and even the street or market place OF
their villages, or towns with the skulls
of those butchered in the wars, at
feasts, funerals, or as sacrifices to Bos-
sum.
Still their wives and slaves are burll
led alive with their deceased husbands
or masters. When Adahan1en died,
two hundred and eighty of his wives
were butchered before the arrival of
his successor, which put a stop to it,
only to increase the flow of blood in
other ways. The remaining living
wives were buried alive amid dancing,
singing and bewailing, the noise of
mnskets, horns, drums, yells, grohns
and screeches, the woman marching
by headless trunks, bedaubed them
selves with mud and blood. Their vlc'
Tins were marched along with long
knives passed through their cheeks
Their executioners struggle for the
bloody office, while the victims look on
and endure with apathy. They were
too familiar with the horrid sacrifices
to show terror or to imagine that all
was not as it should be. Their hands
were chopped off and then their heads
sawed off to prolong the am sement.
Even some who assisted to I'LL the
graves were then hustled in alive IN
order TO add to the sport or s0lemnlty
of the scene. Upon the death of
Ashantee, a general massacre takes
place, in which there can be no CONF
putation of the many victims.
Attheir Yam customs, Mr.. Bowditch
witnessed spectacles of the most app
palling kind. Every abocer or noble
sacrificed a slave as he entered the
gate. Heads and skulls formed the
ornaments in their procession. Huns
dreds were slain and The streaming and
teeming blood of the victims was
mingled in one vast pan, with various
vegetables and animal matter, fresh as
well as putrid, to compose a powerful
Fetiche. At these customs the same
scenes of butchery and slaughter OCT
cur. The kings executioners traverse
the city, killing all they meet. The
next day desolation reigns over the
land. The king, during the bloody
s~aturnalia, looked on eagerly and dam
ced in his chair with delight.
The King Of Dahomey paves the
approaches to his residence, and orna-
ments the battlements of his palace,
with the skulls Of his victims; and the
great Fetiche tree at Bodagry has its
wide spread limbs laden with human
carcasses and limbs. The want of
chastity is no disgrace, and the priests
are employed as pimps.
Murder, adultery and thievery, says
are here no sin.