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Democratic Meeting in Martin.

On the Goth June, 1856. portion of the Demo
Gratis from different parts Of the county assembled
at the Court House in the town of WILLIAMSON, for
the purpose of nominating a suitable candidate to
represent Martin county in the House of Commons
in the next General Assembly of North Carolina
The meeting was organized by calling to the Chair
DR.. S. G. Benjamin and appointing L. johnson
Secretary.
Upon motion of s. W. Watts, a committee of
three were appointed by the chair to draft resolu-
tons for the consideration of the meeting. Where
upon, Col. S. w. Watts W. r. W. Sherrod and 7.
who, after having retired for short time, reported
the following resolutions which read separate
ly and unanimously adopted:
Hesotced, That we reaffirm our confidence and
heartily endorse the time honored principles of the
Democratic party; and that we have the gratifica-
ton of knowing that those principles have become
the settled policy Of this country.
Resolced, That we endorse the resolutions of the
late Democratic District Convention, held at this
place on the Sd May last.
Resolred, That we are highly gratified at the uni
ted and harmonious action of the late Cincinnati
Convention; and that we fully endorse the nomina
ton of James Buchanan of Pennsylvania, and John
c. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency of the United States-that we
hail their nominations an omen OF success, and
We pledge them our cordial and united support.
On motion of John Watts, the meeting then pro-
ceeded to vote by ballot for candidate, when Ste
phen w. Outerbridge, Esq, was unanimously no.
minated.
On motion, Eli Cherry, T. w. Ward and w. R.
w. Sherrod were appointed committee to inform
Mr.. Outerbrdge of his nomination and to solicit his
acceptance.
On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings Of
this meeting be sent to the N. G. Standard with a
request to publish.
S. c. BENJAMIN, Chm'n.
L. JOHNSON, Secretary.
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GREENE COUNTY. -

MrssRs. EDrroRs: According to previous notice,
large portion of the County assembled in the
June when, on motion of Capt. James p Speieht
MAJ. William Dixon was called to the Chair, and
Allen Groom and j. j. Hoakry appointed Secrets.
mes. The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting to be to nominate some suitable person to
% voted for to represent us in the next House of
commons OF North Carolina At this time, to the
regret OF a our much-esteemed fellow. citizen. Dr.
u q: '" Ward, came forward in patriotic and On.
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ATRocIoUs FRAUD ON THE PuBLIc!-ARREsT AND
CoMMrTAL OF THE PERPErRAToR.-We learn from
the Philadelphia press, that Hollis, who charged
with counterfeiting extensively the labels of Ho
loway's Pills, has been committed to Moyamensing
jail for trial in default of ball. The examination
showed that the immense sales of Holloway's Rene
dies in this country had long since excited the
pidity of class of miscreants known as "medcal
countcrfeiters." The establishments of Professor
Holloway in every city in the Union, had been close
ly watched the extent of their business ascertained
and finally system of counterfeiting planned out
which, in extent and magnitude, has probably never
been equalled in this or any other country We
hope the fortunate arrest of the chief conspirator
Hollis, will tend to explode the whole scheme; all
the material of the rascally combination is now in
the hands Of the police. 1t is somewhat difficult to
counterfeit the remedies of Prof Holloway with inn
punity. His agents " cover the land, constituting
an all-pervading vigilance committee" whose Ar
gus eyes ever open to his interests and the in
terests Of the sick, which in fact tone and in
separable." Hollis and his gang forgot this indie.
pendent medical police the alert, all in d.
rect communication with the Office in New York
They left out of their calculations the boundess De-
cunary resources of Professor Holloway and under.
estimated his zeal and liberality when engaged in
hunting down down the double knavery that tam
pered with the public health while it sought to rob
him Of his reputation. The timely discovery of this
scheme of wholesale rascaity. will, we trust, be
warning to medical counterfeiters." The counter
felt plates, labels, &C., all in the hands of the
authorities Of Philadelphia, and the conspiracy is
utterly crushed. Its effect has been to exhibit in
more striking light the unparalleled popularity of
Holloway's Pills, for only against the leading med
cine OF the age would such a scheme have been or.
ganized.
1t would be well for the trade to be on their guard
against similar frauds for the future. One. scheme
OF mposture is put down, but the popularity of the
medicines may give rise to others. s.
N. Y. Nat Pol Gazette.
Orb CrrzENs DEAD-Mr. Samuel Simpson died
in Noyberne on the 7th inst, in the SGD wear ofhis
age. Mr.. Philemon Hawkins Of Louisburp. died
on the Cd instant, in the Goth year Of his are
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RALLY FOR BRAGG

BROTHER DEMOCRATS Gov. Bragg has now been
in the field many weeks, devoting himself to our
cause, and upholding the Democratic banner This
he has done and is doing, with great zeal and ab.
ty. He has made good Governor. Up to the day
his opponent was nominated. no one breathed word
to the contrary His reelection is conceded by the
opposition, and the only question is as to his major
ity. That question it is for us to determine. Let
us go to work with renewed zeal, and give him TEN
THOUSAND MAJORITY. We can do it. if We will. The
vote in August will have an important bearing on
that in November.
We trust every Democratic candidate for the Leg
islature will regard it OF his special duties to
present the claims Of Gov. Bragg from the stump
to defend him against unjust attacks, and to use all
honorable means to increase his vote and swell his
majority. And let us all resolve to do the same
thing, whenever and wherever we can. Circulate
the acknowledgement with the people, and light
upon public affairs go abroad among them in all d.
rections. Above all, LET US RESOLVE TO WORK on
THE DAY OF ELECTION, both for Gov. Bragg and our
other candidates That, after all, Is the important
day. Let see to it, on that day, that FULL VOTE
Is PoLLED.
Do your whole duty, brother Democrats, and
GLORIOUS VICTORY AWAITS you!
The Campaign in Wake.
The first week of the campaign closed on Satur'
day last. We learn that Messrs. Wilder, Rand'
Bledsoe, Lewis, and High, the Democratic cand'
dates for the Senate Commons, and Sherifalty arc
sustaining themselves and the cause remarkably
well before the people. Mr.. Rogers and Maj. Jones'
the only K. n candidates in the field, are said to %
making no progress whatever. The Democrats u
Wake were never 50 united and determined as tney
are at present. We expect to elect our whole tlcks'
by triumphant majorities; and we can safely pr0m
Use our friends in other Counties largely Increases
majority for Gov. Bragg.
We learn that Mr.. Rogers is reading letter rOD
Hon. E. G. Reade, in which he says he has it l'oD
Mr.. Fuller. and he has it from Mr.. Wheeler ana W
has it from Mr. Walk, that Mr.. Buchanan is me-"
Der of secret political society, to w.t. the I'"~'
ny Hall Society Of New York. This is all nonssa,s
and humbug, but it is every way in keeping W..
Mr.. Reades political tactics. Mr.. Reade is s"'
man in a small way. We hear also that Mr.. hs4u.
is writing letters to this State, in which he dec'a
that the contest is between Mr.. Fillmore ana W.
Fremont, and that Mr.. Fillmore's chances ior DIV
cess are the best. Mr.. Reade must know o',
than that 1T is long lane that has no tu''" n
This oily and interruptions demagogue may no". u,
for season, but the day Of retribution will Su'''
come.
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FEE BILLS OF CLERKS AND SHERIFFs.-We have
on hand quantity of these bills which will be sent
free Of postage ten for 81. All Clerks bound,
under penalty of $50 to have these bills stuck Up
in their Offices. Address the Editors of the Stan.
dsrd
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White Stone Lodge, No. 1856, Of Ancient York
Masons, located in the vicinity Of Wakefield, Wake
county, N. c., was dedicated on Tuesday the Oath
of June last
The Rev. James Reid performed the services (by
dispensation) in most solemn and imposing man
ner in due and ancient FORM
His address was full Of pathos followed with i'm.
press and beauty, with regard to the great cardinal
virtues of the order; and exhibited in eminent
degree mind we'll informed in Masonic history !;
aud listened to with marked attention bva large
and respectable audience of ladies' and gentlemen as
sembled to witness the scene of conservation.
The services being performed the fraternity were
called from labour to refreshments, and partook of a
sumptuous repast prepared at the instance of the
Lodge for the occasion.
A fraternizing feeling seemed to pervade the en-.
tire assembly, and much good was effected for the
institution by the address. =.
Earpsborough, June 26, 1856.
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For the Standard
HAW RIVER HOUSE.

MEssRs. EDIroRs: Permit, through the COL
umns of your valuable sheet one who is in no man
ner interested except as North Caroinian to speak
few words in praise of an undertaking in which we
all ought to feel an abiding concern.
This hotel is now nearly completed, and is one OF
the most commodious as we'll as comfortable build
ing in the State. We have seen several compliment.
tary notices of it. but the half has not been told"
nor do we intend to go into the minutiae but only
recommend it to the travelling public who will then
be better enabled to judge for themselves.
We must confess ourself agreeably surprised at
the superior style in which it is kept by the kind
and accommodating proprietor, Gen. BENZ. Trolin-
ger, whose courteous manners and congcnial spirits
soon secure to the weary traveller bone and
friend. This house is situated at the junction ofthe
eastern and the western trains, where the passen-
gers permitted to regale themselves fer an hour
after warm and dusty ride. During this time they
partake of good collation. as North Carolina can
afford, being collected from both directions, which
afford facilities for the culinary department rarely
met Nith and the General is quite lavish of the good
things Of life.
On sitting down to his table one feels confident
that every thing is in the incest ORDER and does not
hesitate to fill that aching void within" which is
often cheated by seeing flies in the pie than
plums A good table contributes materially to COM
fort and good CUSTOM and do not fear our friends
being satisfied if they permit themselves to expert
ence the hospitality Of the tIaw River House,
during tnlS season ot almost STARVATION IL Is quite
treat to larry with the kind hearted General and
Joy his well-filled larder.
1.-THE House." rs it is Familiarity characterized is
delightfully."- situated; in the heathest portion Of the
State, and is becoming favorite resort for those
who flee the pestiferous sections of low coun-
t:y, much to the chagrin Of our fashionable water
ing places.
The superior suit of apartments Of this House arc
furnished with all those little appliances for
FORT such as baths, &C., which constitute of its
recommendations, and make it worthy to hold Z" the
bones Of royalty ITSELF"
After spending an hour, the most pleasant in the
annals of existence, babe adieu to the place,
feeling amply remunerated for our time spent.
A VISITOR.
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GoDEY FOR JULY.- Godey's Lady's Book TOT linz yas
has been received. It is an elegant and in'e' vs.
number. Address l.. A. Cooley, publisher
delphia.
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3 OLD CrrzEss DEAD.--Mr. Samuel Simpson died
in Nowberne on the 7th inst in the SGD year ofhis
age Mr.. Philemon Hawkins, Of Louisblrg. died
on the I'd instant, in the 90th year Of his age.
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FOR GOVERNOR:
THOM AS BRAGG,
OF NORTHAMPTON.

Districts:
LIST District, WIN. F. MARTIN, of Pasquotank,
End, W. j. BLOW, Of Pitt
Ord, NJ. B. SMITH, of New Hanover,
4th, CASTOR H. WILDER, of Wake.
9Th, S. E. WILLIAMS, of Alamance,
9th, THOS. SETTLE. JR., of Rock ham.
7th, R. P. WARING, of Mecklenburg.
9th. w. w. AVERY, of Burke
Smyrna times., 1856-08-13
O0MmWNltati0u5.
Corr"SPondc"ce Of he ,YAyrna Times.
An Appeal to the Hearts and ConsCien
Ces of Men.

HAzLETTrnL2, Kent Co.. Del,
Aug. :, lSJG.
Mr.. EnrroR-I have long been absent from
your columns, from the fact that you have been
crowded with so much interestinr matter that
| have trl' dellcacy in offering to iptrude on
your columns; but from the fact that Il very i'm
portant Crisis is near at hand, / will ventnre to
offer a few thoughts to this community throurb
your very interesting Iimes. 1t has come to
pass now that the time has come to try mems
souls, since the Democratic party has taken
action on the Prohibitory Law in New Castle
and Sussex county, in favor of repeal. And
many of the leading men Of that party in Kent
with US say they go for the repeal. The Ame-
rlcan party, SO far as know, have AIKEN no step
as yet, tor or against the law but, as thcy are
the father Of that law, it is expected they will
own and cherish it as a child, and as this will.
doubtless place the question openly and fairly
before this community, Rum or No Rum; and
1T having more direct tendency to the interest
OF this community than any other question
now at variance between the two parties of our
little Diamond State, which las always been
among the first in every good word and work :;
and as there must be great changing round,
1t is high time men had begun to reflect and
drive party-prcJudlce from their minds, in order
that they may not plunge heedlcssy into diff
Guilty. destruction and eternal ruin. Fathers,
OF Delawarc-you WLo have sons upon whom
you now coat, and upon whom you hope to lean
IN your old age and when your intirinities come
upon yOu-O think Of this matter seriously and
prayeriuIIy before you 60 to the ballot-box and
vote for a set Of men whom you have reascn to
believe VIII pull down the strong barrier that
keeps back your sons from drunkenness. that
VIII secure to your daughters sober, kind and
worthy husbands; let no offer Of future elcya-
ton to honor or profit induce you 10 pave the
way Tor your children, and perhaps their chill
uFeh' TO all the Woes and mlser IS of tins life.
But all f.. think not that it will stop hcre-sin
kills beyond the tomb. But let me ask Won 70
go one step further, and think OF your own
guilty conscience that will follow Won down to
the grave Of sorrow, that YOU knew vour dutv
Out dId II not by this one act Of your life,
"illch your own personal influence might have
prevented, you now behold your son, perhaps
your only son, wallowing in all the infamy ana
disgrace OF drunkenness, your daughter placed
IN drunkard's filthy den, with broken heart
huinOIy craving to die that she might be reIicv.
ed iroH. surierings brought to bear upon her from
drunkaFd's abuse. Tell me, 0 tell me is this
not the work Of the devil You that call your
selves gentlemcn--that boast Of your morality,
and we 60 further, and ask, how any man can
protesting godlness, give his influence in any
shape or form to this cursed work Of hell!
FoREsr.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-13
Signs and Symptoms Abroad

me ihSurreGtIon in Spain begins to arrest
general attention-especially in view OF the
now understood intention of Louis Napoleon
10 interfere In case the Liberals should snccced
lndrlvlng the O'Donnell government from mower
and establish Republic in its stead. OF This.
however, the latest accounts show. there is uttIe
or no probability. O'Donnell seems to have bovo.
hetted ana commanded the rebels into submis.
slon Their leader, Espartero, is oono. M one
knows whittier; and, TO all mtents and purposes
The RevplqtiOn, if it was Reyolution--is ,t
"'' e"o' IN country governed as Spain is,
however reaction is just as likely TO ensue
tomorrow unscating the present minestrv,
ana putting another in its place. Notbin0 is
now certain there but uncertainty. as must al.
ways be the Case where the bayonet, not the
people govern.
ne struggle in the streets of Madrid appears
70 nave been horrible. The militia or National
Guard, except orc battalion, was entirely on
'lie side OF the insurrcction, But O'Donnell.
VINO had prepared and provoked the whole
movement had previously assembled large bod
les OF troops, and had ordered thai the whole
quarters of the city shoud be rized 70 the
ground II necessary. As Eome indication of the
extent OF the Slaughter it is mentioned tha,
one batailon Of Chasseurs who committcd
great carnage among the insurgents, had on
It's own side $50 men killed and wounded =
but the army, OF course, ultimately triumphed.
1t Is noteworthy fact, that while the French
government journals generally applaud the
Donnell c"Up, the British Journals espouse
with warmth the cause of the Liberals
BUt there are signs of a coming strom in
France, as well as in Spain-clsc we sb,uId
not read that number of arrests WAS made in
Paris On the l0th Goth and 3Ist. of workmon
VINO formed IN groups on the Faubourg St.
Antoine to talk about the Il aiiairs Spain. The
government that holds it to be a crime " to
t"h OF Revolution in ncghborinr conntry.
IN our judgement, cannot too soon prepare for
Revolution at home.
IN Italy, too, there are omcns and portcnts
OF like character and one of the most sirnili.
cant OF these is the enthusiastic rcception riv.
en by the people TO the patriot GarrihaIdi. at
'"ItaggIo, near Genoa. In returning thanks
ior the hon"rs paid to him by the populacc. he
declared his conviction that the day of deliver
ance was nigh AT hand, as all the provinces of
Italy were ready 10 rally around the banner Of
Sardinia.
God speed the day.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-13
Politics.

The papers generally, come to us freiohtcd
with political intelligence of.all kinds, from
the highest Pqpegyric down to the lowest abuse
and slapdsr. In fact, there is no other news
scarcely afloat but poltical-speeches, philli-
pics, Biographies reviews. campaign songs.
aud votes taken on railroads, steamboats,, and
IN factories. la such times a neutral paper
has I" hard road to travel"-when politics is
on every hand, and when every paragraph in
the papers has political bearing, it is exceed
lngly difficult to strike Bee Line" through
the whole of the campaign without gathering
here anc there portion of the flying dust In
addition to the difficulty in regard to the gene
raj news there is the still more difficult part of
ocalS," correspondence, &C. Itis an unusual
thing tor several men to be together halt
hHur without engaging in political discussion ;
50 in regard to individuals writing for the press
they can scarcely in dozen lines refrain
from showing their party predictions. They
will exc out. 1t is rule that applies to both
partl:s, and it is not fair for one to fly off on
tangent" because he sees in another what
he is guilty of himself An Editor can govern
his own pen better than he can that of his
correspondents, particularly as they claim
"JreedOm Of Speech" We presume it IS gen-
orally understood that Editors do not endorse
nor are responsible for the expressions used by
contributors. Nay, on the other hand, they
frequently disagree entirely with them; but,
dlsbellevlng in the L" straight edge" principle.
they allow them at least an allusion to, if not
an expression of their sentiments. Manv pco-
pie are too thin-skinned " in reference TO
politics, and ostracise even for an assumption
those supposed not to agree with them. We
like the large, free-hearted, generous soul that
accords to every one the prerogative of FREE
CITIZEN. In perusing our daily papers which
have no motto or declared principles at their
head, we find various items, editorials, &c. on
political questions, as upon other subjects, and
1t Is ali looked upon as right and proper; but
Will It DO Tor the country press to be thus iude-
pendent Should one be regarded as u serf
and the other as premier because one is a CITY
Gally and the other a country weekly! Is not
the humble citizen entitled to the same i,nmn-
mites as the millionaire! We think So
Neutrality has long since been by many de-
iinod as, nothing-a form without life-a oaper
without a sentlment-and thus have discarded
the word and adopted that of ;. independert 8"
And why not Is not independence admired
even by an enemy to subseFvicncy and truck
ling!
We have no reference to individual lnstancesI
In these remarks, SO far as we are concerned |
but we know, from observation before and since
we have been connected with the press, thai
papers not aVowedly political are subject TO
much annoyance in this regard. We opine
there is no better method than that of odon,iro
The motto OF Davy Crockett, Be sure you're
right then go ahead turning neither to the
right or the left.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-13

U2- a correspondent says: CowpiI's Cor.
her is perfect nuisance, on account of ,ho
rum sold there, aud s known 10 be sucb
where are all the valinnt temperance men a.
are 'hey afraid TO execute law which tbav
nave SO long and arduously struggled to cstab.
li'h 1t 50, they have run in va n and Iabor.d
I'D Valn--and the law to all appoara,cos :,
wholly Impractioablo. What other concyusion
may Oe drawn IF the law be right, it is rigbt
10 execute 1t upon its offenders: If il no r,,,h,
II rs universally right, and none sbonId osco,,,
Its righteous punishment. There can bc ~
policy or expediency talked of now-,bis 10 bn,
a subterfuge beneath which.to CONCEAL tho on,
baiFassment of defeat. This should have h,ou
talked OF, and thought of before its enoctmoo,
II Is now lava consiitutieually- tested law.
Its enemies may connive at, and silently bu,
exuitingly acquiesce in its violation-.-ve, is
advocates should seek out its offenders and briro
'hem 10 Justice. Here there can be no corr
promise but that Of principIe--lhis no honest
man eau do at any sacrifice. "Thou art tIro
man." '"o