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Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

In DEBT AND OUT OF DEBT.-Of what a hideous
progeny of i'll is debt the father! What meanness,
what invasions of self respect, what cares, what
double dealing! How, in due season, it will carve
the frank, open face into wrinkles, how like knife
it will stab the honest hearth How has been known
to change goody face into mask of brass; how
with the damned custom of debt, has the man be-
come the callous trickster! A freedom of debt and
what nourishing sweetness may be found in cold wa
ter; what tootlsomeness in dry crust; what am-
brosial nourishment in hard egg Be sure of it.
he who dimes out of debt, though his meal be bis.
cult and an onion, dimes in "the Apollo" And then
for railncnt-what warmth in thread bare coat if
the tallors receipt be in your pocket what Tyrian
purple in the faded waistcoa the vest not owed for
How gossy the welworn hat if it cover not the ach
ing head of debtor Next to home sweets is the
out door recreation of the free The street door
falls not kne on his heart; the foot on the stair
case though he live on the third pair sends no spasms
through his anatomy; at the rap of the door he
crow forth, "come in" and his pulse still beat
BEAUTIFULLY, his heart sink not in his bowe's See
him abroad. How he returns look for look with any
passenger, how he saunters; how meeting an
quaintance, he stands and gossps
But then, this man knows not debt-debt, that
casts drug into the richest wine; that makes the
food of the gods unwholesomc, indigestible; that
sprinkles the banquet of Lucullus with ashes, and
drops SCOT into the soup of Emperor; debt, that
like the moth makes valuelcss furs and velvets-in-
closing the wearer in fostering prison. (the shirt of
Nessus was u SHIRT not pau Ior y ueDt, tnaC WHITES
upon frescoed walls the hand writing Of the attor-
ney that puts voice of terror in the knocker; that
makes the heart quake at the haunted fresde; debt
that invisible demon that walks abroad with man,
now quickening his steps, now making him look on
all sides like a hunted beast, and now bringing to
his face the ashy hue of death as the unconscious
passenger looks glancingy upon him. Poverty isa
bitter draught yet may-and sometimes with ad-
vantage-be gulped down. Though the drnker
make wry faces. there may, after ALL be wholesome
bitterness in the cup. But debt, however courte-
ously it be offered, is the cup of syren, and the
wine spiced and delicious, though with flaw in his
jerkn, crack in his shoe leather, and hole in his
hat is still the of liberty, free as the singing
lark above him, but the debtor, though clothed in
the utmost bravery, what is he but serf out upon
holiday slave-to be reclaimed at any instant
by his owner, the creditor My son, if poor, see
the wine running spring. let thy mouth water at least
weeks rool, thing threadbare coat the "only
wear" and acknowledge white washed garret the
finest housing place for gentleman. Do this, and
flee debt So shall thy heart be at peace and the
sheriff be confoundcd. Douglas JerroM.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
For the Standard.
COL. CUNNINGHAM, OF PERSON. =

MEssRs EDITORS Now that the notes of prepara-
ton for the summer campaign are sounding overtime
State, and the Democratic forces are falling into
ranks, many in this region, armed for the conlict'
are only waiting for the selection OF leaders ana the
unfurling of the banners.
Person is reddy-her soldiers are all true, ana her
commanders gallant and skilful.
Among those to whom she is proud to entrust the
post of danger and ofhonor none stands higher than
the ropular gentleman whose name heads this conf
muncation and not only is he strong at home,
where his sterling qualities well known, but
we are happy to believe and know that his merits
are appreciated abroad Few persons who speak
so little and make few pretensions as Col. Cum
ningham have exercised more influence in the AS
senbly than he has done; and am Informed on
very good authority that when he sets himself to
carry measure it is hard to deny him. AS an ev-
idence of his popularity, and one which his neigh
bors at home fully appreciate, l may refer to the
manner of his election as trustee of the University
of North Carolina This is an honor much sought
after of late years; and such is the competition for
it that even the popular and distinguished Speak
er of the House of Commons was not elected
till after a number of bailotings. Co.. Cunning
ham soas elected the first 6alot-a most attering
evidence of his popularity in the Legislature and
honor not accorded for years only to the most emil
nent men. When we have such a one in the Sem
ate we know that Person county commands respect
in that dignifed body, and we know that we have
Senator esteemed by all his associates, unfnching
in his principles, courteous to his political oppo-
nents, devoted to his friends, and ever ready to do
eueay thing that can be done to serve his constu-
ents.
In this connection feel bound also to pay just
tribute to our old and faithful servant R. H. Hester
and believe INxpress the sentiments of many,
many true men, when say with Cunningham and
Hester our Democracy would be proud to do battle.
1 sincerely hope their friends will urge them out
for the Senate and Commons of the county, to whose
infereSfS thew as steel: and certainly il
would give me great satisfaction to enlist under
these champions while know that many others
sympathize with me in these feelings.
A DEMOCRAT.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
Democratic Meeting in Surry.

According to previous notice, a large and enthu-
siastc meeting was held at w. w. VOLTS on the
Oath ult., for the Pilot District. On motion, W. W.
Wolff was called to the chair, and VIM. Gillian and
A. H. Scott appointed secretaries.
The chairman explained the object Of the meeting;
when, on motion of Jubal Marion committee of
five were appointed to draft resolutions for the ac-
ton of the meeting, viz Jubal Marion, J. NJ Marion,
Leonard Scott. John Ashburn and A. II: Scott;
who after short absence, returned, and through
their chairman, Jubal Marion, reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which we're read and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The time is drawing near when we
will be called upon to cast votes for members of
the ensuing Legislature and for Sheriff; and where
as, It has been recommended that primary meetings
be held in each Captains district in Surry county,
for the purpose of better organizing the Democratic
party, and to bring suitable men into the field to
represent the Democratic party in the ensuing cam
paign: therefore
holding Democratic convention in the town OF
Dobson, on the last Saturday in June.
Resolred, That we stehold dear and reafirm the
tme:honored principles of Democracy, as handed
down to US by Thomas Jefferson, and as enunciated
by the immortal Jackson and SO nobly sustained by
Polk and Pierce.
Resolced, That we regard the Know Nothing or
so called American party, ant-republican, anti
American, and consequently dangerous, both to
civil and religious liberty, and to the peace and we'll
being of the country.
Resolred, That we will lay aside all local ques-
tons and differences, and that will mount the
Democratic platform, free and untrameled by any
sectional questions whatever.
Resolced, That VIC recommend our friend Evan
Davis to the Democracy of the county, as the most
suitable person for the Office of Sheriff.
Resoloed, That unanimously recommend to
the convention Ricd E. Reeves, first choice
for seat in the House of Commons
Resoloed That Joseph Dobson is our first choice
as candidate for the Senate for this district.
Resolued, That notwithstanding these preferences,
we.w support the nominees Of the convention, pro.
vided they be sound Democrats, and are opposed to
all secret societies, whether known as Know Moth
ing or Sons of Temperance.
The chairman, in pursuance of the first resolution,
appointed the following delegates to attend the
vention in Dobson viz:-J M. Marion, Jubal Mari.
on, r.. E. Marion, d. G. Wolff, Joel Denny, VIM.
Denny, B. Falk, VIM. Stone. John Ashburn and S.
Scott.
On notion the chairman and secretaries were ad.
ded to the list.
On motion, it was ordered that a copy of these
proceedings be sent the Editors of the Standard
and Democrat, with request that they publish the
same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
W. w. WOLFF, Chm.
Wa.144 SI.1 N Gns.a' Sna.A sec,ys.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF KNOW -NornNGrsM.- Since
the terrible ontrages and atrocities committed by
the know-Nothings Of Louisville last August, and
the endorsement of their perpetration bv the Amer
lean" municipal authorities that city (says the De-
trot Free Press) has been on downward course.
Not only has she received no accessions from abroad
TO her population, but thousands of her "bone and
snew" have deserted her blood stained precincts.
AS Consequence her trade and commerce have de-
creased, her tenemcnts remain er,pty, and depres.
sion and decay arc universally prevalent within her
borders. These facts have been set forth by the
Democratic press of the city-accompanied, of
course, with statements of their cause and express
sions of indignation at the organization whose helm
Gus deeds constituted that cause
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
Office C.. F. & ID. r.. Nav. Company
PIrrsBoRo' n. c.. Nav 26 1856. (

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at this Office until 10 O'Clock A. NJ of the lst of July
next for the purchase of Of Cape Fear and Deep
River Navigation Bonds endorsed by the State of North
Carolina dated Jany 1856, and running twenty
The Bonds will have coupons for interest at six cent
per annum payable the st Monday of January and July
attached The principal and interest will be payable the
Bank of the Republic New York.
Successful bidders upon being informed of the acceptance
of their bids deposit the amount to the credit the
undersigned in the Bank of the Republic, N Y, Ell
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
Proposals for c. F. D. H. N. c. Bonds" to the under
signed this Office The bids will be opened in the pres
ence of the President and Board of Directors.
HENRY A. LONDON, Treasurer
of the C. F. & ID. r. N. Company
55-swtd
s Raleigh Register Fayetteville Observer, Whining
ton Herald and Journal will copy.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
THE CANVASS FOR GOVERNOR.

Mr.. Gilmer will address the people at the follow
ing times and places:
Halifax, Saturday, June 7th,
Jackson, Northampton. Monday, the 9th,
Murfrecsboro', HEREFORD, Tuesday, 10th,
Gatesville, Gates Wednesday, the 11th,
HEREFORD Pcrquimans. Thursday, the 18th,
E. City, Pasquotank, Friday, the 18th,
Old Trap, Camden, Saturday, the 14th,
Edenton, Chowan, Monday, the 10th,
Plymouth, Washington, tuesday, 18th,
Windsor, Bertie, Wednesday, the 18th.
Gov. Bragg will meet Mr.. Gimer at the above
times and places.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
STANDARD FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The Weekly Standard will be furnished during
the campaign at the following rates For six months
one copy, one dollar five copies, four dollars six
copies, five dollars; ten copies, eight dolars twelve
copies, ten dollars cash in advance
We respectfully solicit subscriptions.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

SCRAP OF HIsroRY-FnLMoRE's PARDON OF
THE NEGRO THIEvEs.-It is matter of record which
will not be successfully controverted that during
the whole of Miard Flmore's Congressional career,
he acted out the sentiment of his Erie Abolition
letter by voting side by side with Adams. Giddngs
Slade, and the other fanatics who dsgraced the Ma
tional Councils at that day.
While President, he still pursued the tenor of his
way as an unmitigated Free Soer. One ofthe acts
that signalized his Administration was the pardon
OF two negro thieves, Drafton and Scare, who had
formed and nearly consumnlatcd deep laid con-
spiracY to carry off number of slaves from the
District of Columbia; and who were actually found
river to sea as fast as they could.
How, with such antecedents,f are Southern men
who entertain the least regard for the rights and
honor of their section and for security of the
Uuion, to vote for Mil!ard Fillmore?
Southern Sun.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

NORTHERN KNOW -NoTnINGs "American. "
or "Know.Nothing" State Council of New Hamp.
shire, met at Plymouth on the 9Th inst, passed
strong "American" and anti-Nebraska resolutions
and endorsed the course Of the New Hampshire de-
legates in seeding from the nomination of Mr. Fill
more and D"neson. at the Philadelphia Convention.
1t elected delegates to the Free Soil "American !"
Convention which meets in New York on June 12 tn.
The point to which we wish to call attention. with
reference to the above is that all Councils and other
bodies at the North sending delegates to any Free
Soil Convention, to look upon it as an essentia,
element in their programme, that they should de-
nounce the Kansas and Nebraska Bills There is
no doubt there about the true intent and meaning
of such course. 1t is known and acknowledged
to be Free Soilism and nothing else. And vet
strangely enough we find men at the South, running
for important positions in the State, who occupy
virtually the same grounds, endorsing a platform
which denounces the repeal of the Missouri Com
promlse-thes soul and essence of these bills. as
"reckless and unwise"
We cannot avoid the conclusion that such course
on the part of Southern men, is calcula ted to
strengthen the hands of their enemies at the Norrh
is emnently suicidal, and cannot be persevered in
without damage to the country. The late Phiadel.
PIMA platform-the anti-Nebraska speeches of oppo.
s'tlon oraors-al and everything connected with the
SUBJECT ought to attract the attention and excite
the fears of the friends of the South. Wiz Jour.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

Mr.. Simon Wolf, gentleman of distinction in the
State of Pennsylvania, was induced to join the Know
Nothings. He soon became disgusted and with.
drew. He has addressed letter to the public, in
which he gives his experience He concludes thus :
II now declare that in life of sixty years,
have never found in private in public, in politics
or out of it. in Church or in State as much deceit
and falsohood as | have found in the selfstyled
American party" -
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

MUCH WANTED.-Two or three more hotels are
very much needed in this city. All our hotels and
boarding houses are crowded with emigrants of the
right stamp-good and true men principally from
Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina-men who
come to make our beautiful Territory their perma.
nent place of abode
Two or three more mills are also much need
ed in our city, for it is utterly impossible, under pre-
sent circumstances to supply the great and increas.
ing demand for lumber. Twenty five houses have
been erected this spring, and others are going up
win as mnch rapidity as the limited supply of lum-
and workmcn will admit Of
Several livery stables are also greatly needed it
being impossible at present to obtain shelter for
horses, or even to hire horses for love or money.
Kansas paper
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
FOR THE SENATE:
GASTON II. WILDER.
FOR THE COMMONS:
NATHANIEL G. RAND,
AUGUSTUS M. LEWIS,
MOSES A. BLEDSOE.
FOR SHERIFF:
WILLIAM HI. HIGH.

Special Notice.
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Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

PERsoN CoUNTY.-Our correspondent, "a Demo-
crat" has done no than sheer justice to those
worthy and popular gentlemen, Col. Cunningham
and Mr. Hester, of Person. With such men in the
field in that County for the Legislature, We may
safely count upon signal victory and an increased
majority for Bragg
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

HEREFORD CoUNTY.-The Norfolk Herald states
that the Know Nothings of Hertford County have
nominated Zephaniah Askew !or the Senate, and
JOS B. Slaughter for the House of Co tnmons. We
have heard of no Democratic nomi nations. Mr..
Rayner, We presume, retires. 80.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

DESPERATION DOUBLE LE-DIsTILLED-The "Ashe.
vile Spectator" publishes communication, in
which the writer endeavors to prove that Governor
Bragg is an iRidel! The folly of Know Nothing
ism, as represented by the Spectator" is equalsd
only by its depravity and rascality.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04
FOR The Standard.
NEAR HILLsBoRouGH, N. c.
nnxl,

May 29th, 1856.
Editors of the Noqth- Carolina Standard:
GENTLEMEN: Having recently returned from Union
county, N. c., was everywhere pleased with the
thriving appearance of the farms on the route, as
well the very general expression ofsentiment fa-
vorable to the cause of the Democracy.
The attack of Gilmer upon the Central Railroad
will hardly do him any good in Meckenburg, Row
an, Cabarrus, Davidson, Randolph and thirty or
forty other counties-f indeed, it does anywhere in
the State.
Wheat and Democracy are in fine order, even in
old Orange. 1t is probable that the Know Nothing
convention to be held this week, will do their best
but it all will not ava:l-the people are coming to
the work gallantly. H. b.
From the Rockingham Democrat
MEssRs. EDITORS AS the Know Nothing papers
wish make capital out of the fact that their
candidate for the Vice Presidency is named after
distinguished man, every paper of that party
takes particular pains to put Andreao Jackson DON
elson's in conspicuous place. and in large cap
ital letters and as runor says the in Mr.. Gmer's
is for Adams then if it be true, they certainly
ought not to omit to mention that their candidate
for Governor bears the name in part of great
man of Federal memory Why do they not insert
his name under MIR. Donelson's as John Adams Gill;
mer, "American" candidate for governor in fall and
in capitals too? meow du tell.
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

HALIFAX CoUNTY.-The Democrats and anti Know
Nothings OF Halifax have nominated the following
ticket: For the Ser:ee DIR. NJ. G. Whitaker; for the
Commons, We. Hill and John W. johnson; for
Sheriff, James S. Snow. Dr. Whitaker has hereto
fore served the people Of Halifax in the Commons; !;
md Mr.. Hill was a member of the Commons from
New Hanover in 1850. He is one of the best in
formed public men of his age in the State. Mr.
johnson is young gentleman of much promise,
and very popular. Indeed, the entire ticket, it
strikes US, is the strongest in every respect that
could have been brought forward. Our Halifax
friends may expect warm canvass, but we feel sure
that they will triumph. See proceedings of their
meeting in our paper to day..
Weekly North Carolina standard., 1856-06-04

sS Ihe ungenerous and uncalled for attack of
Mr.. Gimer on the Directors of the North Carolina
Railroad has produced, as might have been expect
ed, considerable feeling, and is condemned by all
except few of his prejudiced and unscrupulous
partIzans. We repeat, that our statements on the
SUBJECT are correct. The names of the Directors.
thus assailed by Mr.. Gimer as incom potent are as
follows: John l. Shaver, of Rowan; R. P. Dick of
Guilford Samuel Hargrave, of Davidson; Paul C.
Cameron, of Orange Philemon B. Hawkins of
franklin; W. I. Dortch, of Wayne; John d. Bella.
my, of New Hanover; and Giles Mebane of Ala
nance.
We shall refer to this matter again. Meantime
we express our concurrence with the Editors of the
y" Western Sentinel " that it is "dsgusting to see
those who pretend to be the only friends of the
North-Carolina Railroad, endeavoring thus to give
1t partzan character, and to excite public opinion
against it We look upon such conduct as unjusti-
haoie and improper and evincing the desperation of
men who would sink the interest of the State and
the character of her public works. for the sake of
party triumph"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-23
To Bridge Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received the Of the EdgeaeId
4 and Kentucky Ralroaa Company, at Nashville, 7 mr.
I'll the jh day OF Nay TO build Bridge Cum
bersnd Kver FIR the joint Of the Louisville Nashville
and the gehed Kentucky Railroad according TO the
provisions Of the Act the late Central Assembly, app
piatng hundred thousand dollars for u constru ton
The supyrtrUctuTe viii be about hundred feet long,
nclud draw with hundred feet openings. The piers
will be from SIX 10 eighty feet high, IN water from twelve
eighteen feet deep its lowest sg, snd the foundations
will be upon plies, put in with c1 dams, otherEise
$ nature Of the river tom renders expedicnt
Bridge Constructors invited send plans and pech
cations for superstrncure q both wood and ron for
OF hundred aud sixty hundred feet long, and
wien Sh WOOD with proposal for preserving ana render
log Il fire. root
Propositions may be made for he entire structure Cor
the iounda0ns masonry separately The
foundation must be bid for pier the masonry perch
Of twenty-five cubic feet, and the supersructure uea
boot Any further information be obtained by addressing
the Chief Engineer Of the Edgeaed and kenaey Railroad
a. Nashville.
The following is copy OF the Ac, Of the Genera Assem-
bly, referred 10:
=" Il srsactof That Edged ID Keniaeky Railroad,
and the Louisville Nashville Railroad entitled the
sun hundred thousand ioars eaci
Bridge The Cumberland River, NASHVILLE and thA
they hereby eoaodated r that purpose and shall be
entitled upon application, the u two nied thou
sand dollars, Cor which the Governor n ~ issue Coupon
Bon Is Of the state at six cent al thirty 70 be 10
sued twcnty thousand dollars Of the work shah be done
from time 10 time"
JN0. l. HEi NJ, President
Louisville 4 Nashville Railroad Co
EDWARD &. HBATHAH, President
Ap2i-td Edgvheld Kentncay Railroad Co.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-23

R9~The Buffalo IN. " Republic, Soft
Democrat, is fearful the Cincinnati Conven-
ton will take "pro-slavery" ground in its
resolutions. 1t says:
If the Cincinnati Convention, contrary TO
oar expectations shall so act as TO leave us free
TO support its nominees, we will do so with
unfeigned pleasure; if it shall trample upon
our principles, and demand the humiliation of
the Democracy of New York, ace UW repu-
date ii and its candidates. But no political
friends or associates, however much we may
respect them, can force US prematurely into a
position of hostility to the Democratic organ
ization. We shall always adhere 10 DEM craft C
principles, and continue to stand by the Demo
cratic party until we are satisfied that by aid
ing in striking blow at its vices and abuses,
we can contribute to the publication of par
ty, to the support of which our best years
have been devoted.
The Republic thinks the Softs struck
such "a blow" in l848, and are ready tc
aid in striking it again in 1856. These
Softs are the fellows whose soundness the
Washington Uu0n is vouching for, nova
days!
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-23
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