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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

The WILD Hunt AFTER OFFICE.-Know Nothings
never engage in any "wild hunt after office"-that
is against their creed but since the election of Banks
to the Spcakership, nine hundred X. Ms have flock
ed to Washington, waiting for Offices to come to
them. Of course they are waiting patently-about
twenty to every office-not one of whom would 60
three steps out of his way to come in contact with
some office seeking man to fill it. Not one of them
cares three straws whether the office comes after
him or not but lift does come why he will 60 with
it. From this one particular we may learn how
consistent are the professions of Know Nothings
with their practices in all particulars.
THE DEMOCRACY OF WAYNE.-A large and enthu-
was held in Goldsborough on the 9th instant-the
proceedings of which shall appear in our next.
The Tribune says: No room this week to notice
the eloquent and patriotic speeches of Mcssrs Hall
(of WilningtonD and Houston (of Duplin,) before
the democracy of Wayne last Tuesday. We did
not hear the speeches, being ont on the Committee
on Resolutions but they were the chief theme of
the Democrats during the evcnng-couldless be ex.
pccted when Houston and Hall were the Speakcrs?'
SHARP 'SuoorER.-A correspondent, writing
from Ashe county, says: Mr.. Edward Austin, Of
this County, recently killed on the wing, with his
r'fe black or grey Eagle, that measured seven
feet and two inches from tip to tip. This Eagle had
been for several years very troublesome to the ct
zens of Cranberry district in said County Mr.
Austin take down rabbit at ulT speed it'll his
| rife"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

New YoRK, Feb. 2O.-Flour is firm and unchan-
gcd. Wheat is dropping; sales at 81 81. Corn
has declined sales of mixed attic. Pork is firm
at Sis 81. Beef and Lard are firm and unchanged.
WhiSkey is lower; sales Of Ohio at 2S1c =
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

w We are under obligations to Hon. Asa
Bggs for some valuable public documents, and
among them two volumes marked /" u. s. Naval As
Economical Expedition" containing Lieut. Giss'
report of said expedition under his command in
Chill, with statistics of the country, &c. Our CO.
temporary of the Wilmington Journal has examined
these volumes with more care than we have had
time to do, and we adopt his notice of them:>
This is in the first and most bulky volume. The
second contains Lieut.. Arch. McRaes Report of sew.
eral trips made by him across the Andes, on the
route from Santiago, Chill, to the La Plata river oh
the Atlantic.
Along with much pleasure which VIC have deriv-
ed from perusal of these narratives we must also
put down to their account rather late, or rather,
early hours, on more than one occasion; the tones
OF the clock alone warning US that the small hours
of the morning had overtaken us.
10 no class Of her citizens public servants
IS the country more indebted than to the scientific
and energetic officers Of the army and navy under
whose superlntendence, or by whose personal exer-
tons, important surveys have been made and valu-
able information gained. The labors of the Coast
Survey under Professor Bache; the voyages of
Wilkes, Harstene, Kane and others; the explora-
ton of the Amazon by Herndon and Gibbon; the
Astronomical Expedition under Gilliss and McRae,
remain as monuments Of courageous and intelligent
effort for the advantage ofthe country and the world
at large.
Lieut.. McRae, in his first trip across the noun
tains from Santiago de Chill to Buenos Ayrcs had
the misfortune to break of his instruments by
accident and their loss nterfered with the accuracy
and reliability Of his observations Here turned to
the United States obtained leave of the Depart.
ment to 60 over the ground again, and did SO at his
own expense.
These volumes, with Herndon and Gibbons re-
port OF their explorations of the Amazon, throw
considerable light upon portion of the world hith-
erto but little known and that little vague and in.
definite. If we had thorough survey of the La
Plata, rather, of the Parana and its tributaries
on the SOUTH and Of the Orinoco on the north, the
geography of South America would become branch
OF k"Oetedge rather than of conjecture it is
to some extent"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

VNANTED.-A FILE OF THE n. C. STANDARD
w frum its foundation to November ls48. Also, the
Journals of the Senate and House Of Commons Of North
Carolina for 49, Ss, 40 ~, H. As, e, Al, 80 and 81.
Apply at the Standard Office .,,
Feb 90, 1876. N-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

The TWENTY SEcoND.-Besides the Independent
Guards" of Raleigh, who arc to be here on the I'D
inst, the Junior Volunteers have invited the Cover
nors of Virginia and North Carolina, the Mayors Of
leigh and Goldsborough, and several prominent
citizens of both towns to their fete in honor of the
Anniversary of Washington. The military parade
will be one of the most imposing and annating that
has been exhibited in the city for some time The
J, ors have engaged the Old Point Band for the
occasion. -NortoLk Herald.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

MEx1co.-Wc learn by late arrivals, that this un-
happy country is again involved in civil war. The
revolutonists, under Iamarz, have captured Puebla
and fortfyng it to resist the government troops
sent by Comon(ort to re-capture it. General an
archy and confusion prevail throughout the
country
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

vEVHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE
counties of Wake Johnston Chatham, Orange Franklin
Warren and Nash. would respectfully inform the public
that they will attend the Courts in the above counties with
By this Swingleree hor e, more horses can
be detached from vehicle when at full speed with perfect
safety the vehicle and those in it, 1t is simple and easy
that any boy years old avail himself of its
No such protection has before been invented against
the dangers incident fractions horses Every
riding vehicle ought have attached to it. 1t cheap
safe and certain protection against danger 1t be at
tachcd to old or vehicles.
~ Notice is hereby given that any Infringement on
this Patent any imitation attempt make BY
any modification, this Patent Swngetree in any of tls
counties above enumerated the persons persons
ding will be prosecuted to the full extent OF the law in the
U. S. Courts at Washington.
r. P. WILLIAMS co.
Raleigh, Feb 22 1885, 27-6m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

nEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN ALA.
II MANCE.-We are requested Ia give notice that q
Convention Of the Democrats Of Aamance County will he
held in Graham the third Thursday in March next
nominate candidates for the ensuing Legislature and to
appoint delegates to the State Convention.
Feb. Is, 1856. 27-td.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

satisfaction 10 the conduct of our Massachusetts,
delegation furnishing triumphant refutation of
the caumny that the American party in this State
is indifferent to the great cause of human freedom.
ResoLced, That the election OF free State Speak
or of the United States House of Representatives,
OH the distinct and well understood issue of opposi-
ton to the slave power is epoch in the history ofour
country, and all event at which the friends Of hui
mainly may take fresh courage; and it is an event,
moreover for achich the country is largely indebted
to the american purity.
Thomas CHuBBuCK, Secretary.
Again: Mr. B INKS was elected to the present Con-
gress, as a know-Nothing, and has never disclamed
his connection or sympathy with the Order, although
called OH in the House to do SO. Mr.. Pelton, a
Know-Nothing member of Congress from Now York,
and supporter of Banks, wrote letter home to
Justify his vote, in which he said:
1.-The Councils should not forget that it was Banks
who 50 calamity led the American forces in the last
Congress, and that during the late in Massa
chuscts he proclaimed and defended himself as
anti Nebraska american. He is noo member cf
the Order IN good Standing at home. This much
for his Americanism."
Does it not inevitably follow, therefore, that the
election CT Banks, and the consequent control of the
House by the freesoers is directly due the dire
full influence of bgoted Know Nothingism? Is it
not through the bighting influence of the same de-
,estab!e party that in this Metropolitan District the
political fortunes of Mr.. Botts with all his odious
and mischievous principles, have recently been re-
vivyd. and his Presidential aspirations are warmly
and increasingly pressed by his jealous and devoted
admirers? When the whole career Of Know Moth
ingism is reviewed. with it's miserable fruits OF per-
secnton and oppression and its abolition triumphs
throughout all the North is it not matter of special
wonder that any true Southern man, any genuine
patriot in the land can lament its rapid decline?
Rich. Enquirer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

To THE Po,Nr-We find the following amongst
other resolutions that recently adopted at the
meeting Of the Illinois Democracy
" Resolred That will not pretermit an express
sion Of opinion to the power of Congress to es-
tabsh prohibit slavery in the Territories of the
United States but we expressly declare that Con-
gress has no constitutional power to do either"
What whitening rebukc to the Southern dough-
faces who, in the Philadelphia Council refused to
express opinion as to the power of Congress over
slavery in the Territories. Let them learn lesson
on the subject of the rights from the Northern
Democracy
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN FRANKLIN.
II meeting of the Democrats Of Franklin County will
be held in Louisburg Tuesday of the ensuing County
Court week. to appoint delegates to the State Convention
A full atteAlance is desired
Feb. 90, 1856. 27-td.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

nEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WAKE
II A meeting of the Democrats of Wake County will
be held in Raleigh, Monday of March Superior
Court. full attendance is earnestly requested.
Feb. 81, 1856. 27-td.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

WhEMOCRATIC MEETING in GRANVILLE.
IL We requested u announce that there will be q
meeting of the Democrats of Granville County in Oxford
Tuesday Of next March Courtto appoint delegates
the State Convention.
Feb %, 1856 27-td.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23
Ayer's Cherry Isectsss.l

FOR TIE RAPID CURE or
ToUGHS, Colds, Hoarseness, lntlucnze Rron-
~ chitis, Whoeping Cough. Group Asthma In
clleat Consumption, and for the relief OF consump-
i've patients in advanced stages of the disease.
We need not spe tx to the public of its virtues
htuugout every town, and almost every hamlet of
the American States its wonderful cures Of pulmona-
" complaints have made it already known NAY,
fsw ale the families in any civilized country on this
continent Without some personal experience of its
effects; and fewer yet the communities anywhere
which have not among them some living trophy Of
Its victory over the subtle aud dangerous diseases of
the throat and lungs While it is tins ssost
antdote yet kaown to nan for the formidable and
dangerous diseases of the pulmonary organs it is
also the p,es.ntest and safest remedy that can he
employed ion iafmts aad young persons PARENTS
should have it III store against The i,.slious enemy
that steals upon them unprep ,rcl. We have abund-
ant grounds 10 believe tue CHERRY PecroaAL saves
more lives hy the consumption prevents than those
IT cures Keep it by you, and care your colds while
they are curibie, neglect thum until nu human
skill can master the nexurabc eanker that fastened
on the vit,ls, eats Your life away.
All know the dreadful fatality OF lung disorders
and Us they Know too the virtues of this remedy we
need not do more than assure them it is still made
the best it can ic. We spare no cost. no care. no
toll to produces tthe most perfectpossiblc and thus
afford these whorely it the bet agent which our
skill can furnish for their cure W
Prepared by DIR. j. C. AVER Practical and Ana
lyticd Chemist, Lowell Mss, and sold by A. G..
Smith, Litchfcld G. Mcneil Wolcottvillc: f. Board
man New Milford Pratt & Foster West Cornwall
and by merchants and druggists throughout the
country
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23

CuRRASr TREgs = Having noticed TINT currani
bushes N " as we'll De made trees ~ shrubs, cua.
elnle to tell you how ! have seoa it done. In the
spring Of 1851 my father Commenced garden ani
among other things cuttings Tor currant bushes
Undermined to expermento ON one u those cuttings
and as as 1t grew, Ipnched OF all the leaves
except the top TUT, waica lei grow. The cutting
about fourteen inches long and during tile sum
mer tue sprout from this grew ten inehcs.
The next spring punched oil al the leaves 10 about
half way up the irst years growth. SO as to leave
the lowest limbs two feet Z m the ground 1t
tree Whc., it came 10 bear fruit, it was more pro.
ductive than any other bush In the garlen, and the
fruit larger
II less infested with spiders aud ether insects
hens could not pick oil the fruit aud grass AMI weeds
were more easily kept from the roots. and 1t Was an
ornament instead Of Il bemisi, New would pro-
pose that currnt cuttings bs set in rows about four
or live Ieet apart each way uet them he long and
straight ones,) and trained into trees.
Mexican E,rr<r
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23

i MOTHER great RevoIution; (bioodless as ret
IN revolution that the great armies Of Europe
never thought Ola revolution not such as clothes
the ground in CRIMSON, lays waste large tracts of
country but > revolution IN the Boot and Shoe
that sort of revolution which makes the heart
glad. and all the and daughters Of 4 b. anu G.
leap for JOY. How can it he. says Is it possible
SO many patterns Of dress for the foot alone. But
SO it is and the undersigned have spared pains
refit the old Brick in the neatest siaanner, and
filled it up to the wallis with that which viii it the
foot. please the eye and draw light on the purse
To nuaber the kinds and quality would be like
numbering the IS of the Suffice it TO say,
it is necessary to call and examine for yourselves
before you determine what you would like II
there any vino think they should like any particu
Ian kind Of boot shoe; fer their benefit we will
nanae few ef the more common kinds And firstly.
ladies Gs.iters Congress side and front lace with
aud without tips and foxinss Glove. French English
and plain Slips, from 80 {, MT to 81 80 Thick and
thin sole Btskins Of superior quality with any
quantity Of Kossuth and Jenny Lind Ties Gents
thick and calf Boots-do Shoes. do Frencl, calf
Congress Boots. together with all other kinds Of
Gaiers. kossuth, Oxford. and other fashionable
lies for gents. A full supply Of infants youths
ami gents R,ilIbcis Shoes, Bots Sun AIS and Cos
s,lr-ss. Ok and Hemlock Sole Leather, moro
Innings. Biadngs. x ais Pegs, Wax, TREAD, Avis
and HATS shoe Brushes Paste and yalrisl Backing
&c. The whsle u conclu l. with great rush at
the . Old BIZ ;ck, where the one price ami ready
pay system has Done so well We Respectfully invite
all to give call. assuring them that ev.y thing
shall bc sold at the lowest pr cent possible ii No
West Main Street Litchaeld. Conn
AEAFoY & aiUSsoN.
First do. VISIT CO Court House.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23
Groceries. ProyisIaus. &c.

SE URRAH for Charles Mcneil ! ! is the talk oil
n Il over town. When you ask people where they
caa tnl the best assortment 1t Groceries and
Provisions at the lowest prices, the answer is at
CHARLES McSEILs No. West Street, where from
mora till night are dispensed goods in abundance to
the satisfaction Of many customers who take great
pleasure ia Recommending their friends come where
the finest and best goods are sold at little the lowest
prices in townwhere direct form head quarters he
Is constantly receiving Teas Coffee Sugals, Spices
Flour, St, &c in fact all things necessary to refresh
the Inner min, tlias eaiatiag the necessity Of
spending time and travel for the wants of the culinary
department If the house.
| expect to show people that sell at the lowest
living prices, and hltter myself shall receive the
patronage ef alAfge share OF the people of this town
have constantly On hand large ass ortRlent Of
confectionery and fancy goods,
Attached to the same is Oyster Saloon cited up
in good STYLE wheqe I'LL who want good stew can he
accommodated ut short notice and the tastes Of the
greatest epicure may be satisfied.
The above IS no dream but reality if any Is
IL doubt please call and satisfy yourself for my
motte is to satisfy every ef the genuinencss OF
every thing which / offer to the public.
CHARLES Mcneil
IitchGcd tnril 1856
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23

FRUIT TREES fla the fall, October or Noyembo~
take the braueh u an ai,pc ora pear tree sucn AS
suits your taste, take III uuwn ~ the third wears
grvwtn, cut ~ smooth and ruD 1t on red hot iron
~ rs To scorch aii smut the pores II wool thor
oughly, then uuty in the gaould ali lie last wears
grown. II placed In ss.tsi GROUND, aud well taken
care Of cu via nasc nut nseo blk Years / have
sometimes upp ID The ia melted rosn hut
think ournins paeieraais j have Tree near my
door that Is nie icet high AMI well proprtioneJ
that took from gtt 4vur years ago. u this ros,n
was applied ahd Whatever SPROUTS sprung up the mex
su,n.ner were pant down ANA became roots Ne
can got fruit considerably quicker tis way than frm
seeds, and We Know what We nave growing, aad
when grown the whole tree is oi the same kind
aud whatever sprouts cuma from the tree In after
years can be trauspiantea without grating In case
ot drought the Alfst year they should b. waterel
" Bes8@as, IA TIC 4see "a, iaAa farmer. u =
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23

rE'IE subscribers resp- fully invite tie attention
n OF the inhabitants ii Ij;cl.tieli and vicinity
their large aad attractive stock uf Mem GeGLS pl-
chased ia New York and Boston during the . sst
week. Among which may be found splendid
assortment OF Drv-loods, consisting ii striped and
pid SILKS. also, b,e silks OF the very best m mn
jacture. Beragc Eel. incs, Chliis. haSlins, plaid
li,se Eerages Brill .nts P.ints, Gnsh i.iS, jacpn
etts, Book Swiss. Barred and Striped Muslls dotted
Muslin, via ow Dfa!ery, toilet Quilts, Irish L;ncn
ra'seCovers, Napkins Ca,ub brio. Linen and Six
Han lkcrchi,s. tten skirts, Ca 6ioveS Hosiery
lace Mitts. lsca Wells, Eoits, larlsols double and
single Brs cha anal Stella SaN T.. wool lSle-i ae:ts
blca.ilei i:I un5!e schei Se,:in,s Denins feelings
CarrctWarp rieuch Germ IN an American Clio ms
Cassimcres !ld ieSt.:.,i oi every deSc: tipa, 18th
plain and fancy. Also, sill; a@rG H-.ikerchcss
fancy lis Si!t B1sa,gs, S.si,ts and coIltrs. &c &c
The above & ,ol; viii b. Sold q. trae above
cost, and IT prices 10 suit customers.
ca Further PARTICULARS next wevk.
Very i;eap ;e:fu!tv,
HENRY W ADAMS & CO.
Ltchic!d May 2ls., 1876
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n ID - GS.

va$o all II cH4:aaItrs and ircn.!s, woai,.
IL more rcmii.d tsc9 that daily re-
criving from New York vcis desirable Goods. il..
ing received stcjl liberal patronage froE orr Gus
toners the past year, have returned to make very
extensive additions Ia stock. comprising all the
kinds of goods usually kept ut this Store To the
laiics in p.rticulIs. wuul say that assert
mcnt OF fancy Silks. Nous. DeLlinos, and all the
other kinds Dress Goods found in tue market is very
Large. We would. also, call their attention to an
Auction lot of Embroidery, some number of huatlred
dollars worth just purchase |, AMI selling
them at half their cost to manulacture-an
miny other Auct IL Goods. s,-h Manchester NJ
ID. LANES ut shilling per yard The inducements
which shall offer to friends. this spring, are
many. Our facilities FIR getting goods enables
to sell them at less price than other merchants
there is no disputing this f,ct. One of our firm
resides in New York, and he makes it his particular
business to make sure Of all bargains. especially in
the Dry Goods line. which offered.
With many thanks to Mi who have so literally
patronized establishment the past year. we would
here say that is Intention to keep up the rep-
taton of the stand, as it regards variety Of goods
chcapness Of prices, and our manner Of conducting
business. n. s. Z. a. BERRY.
Wolcottvillc, April 18th, 1856
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-23
Photography in Forging.

A curious circumstance happened on Saturday
which (stys the Paris correspondent Of the Boston
Atlas may be just alarming to y0u rs il proved 10
us. The science Of Photography las for soae time
past, been the rage among the young men OF fashion
In France, and has been carried to grslt perfection
by m my Of them but none toa greater excnt TIA
by Mr.. Aguado, whose successful stu lies from nature
well knowa among the al lists % every country
On Saturday morning, this gentleman seat word to
the experts Of the Bank Of France. that he had at
length succeeded fully In the imitation of ore ii
the thousand franc notes that he deied them 10 de-
Get it: and to show his perfect conviction OF the in:
p,ssibiltry, Of discovery he warneb them that the
note woull be presented at the banl, between tne
hours Of one AMI three. AccordifE to this iasitu-
ton, the experts were all asscnbfed toe caisse,
and each note brought in submit ~ u their cx-
s sv ans es n. wa WIS sa Of p ,a
presented durins the interval I'D, lay in ro..
spread out before the experts MI alaeHly eYowad
over the ii-a that Mr.. Asut nd not dared to llaz
ard the ateapt whcn just as the clock struck three
n no walked well. have you detected my for
geryg he mked, with the greatest GOODNESS mo
replied the head expert, q for the good reascn-you
never sentit" .Wny, there ii lies right under
cyour the third from the left, and here is th
original took 1t fro.n. The disnay Of tao oxpo.tso
may be conceived, wnen even upon comparing the
two they found II to be impossible to say which was
the genuine one and which the false. A Committee
Was held to de!irnlne upon course to be adopted
rs. according IT, report. great number Of these pho
Sprf1pn notes were Ill anu u A1tAlu
lares himself able to Manufacture any quantity,
aai that rome shall be detected either by sight or
touch The CONSERVATION created hy the announce
men. Is to b. described and report tells us that
tho INK has alre,iy accepted the oicr OF learned
Eaglish doctor resident there ii furnish chemical
preparation OF his own discovery, whieli shd inme-
di.ley decoinpJse the photograph ~ the touch Of
camel hair p,usa lp,lsi III .i4aii all pass
oil over the printel lines. The adventure has We'd
to mLke;,s laugh, although Rather siliny, waen IL
Ia fltg M aI.iu
the ,tes In circulSton may stand tue
test Of the learned doctor . brush. s5s