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Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-08-21

"What are the prOspeoss AZ Leo SSudtryt" Askeoh
city politician of farmer. VERY poor as regards
the crops 10 my neighborhooa.' III mean in re-
ference to the prospects of Buchanan and Breekln
ridge 'oh, their prospects are considerably worse
than the crops"
He OueHr TO KNow-The editor Of the Boston
taIuss) Post says that brandy applications are -
commended for badness, continued extsrnsLy IN
iii the hair is we'll started, and Afterwards 'AA'ni"
tternnlly to clinch the roots.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
CHAPEL HILL, PHILANTHRoPIc HALL, =
EehrlarY 18TH 1876


WHEREAS, By the decree of Almighty God, our
beloved fellow. member, David billiard, of Nash
County, has passed from time to eternity-cut down
in manhood's early dawn, few brief months ere he
had completed his collegiate course
Resolred, That while we bow submissivey to the
will of an Advise Creator, we deeply regret and
dcplore the untmely death of the deceased, who
but few short days ago walking in our midst,
full of lusty life, rejoicing with in bright hopes
of the future, and just setting out upon career Of
life, which gave much promise of usefulness and
honor.
Resolued, That in his death the Philanthropic
Society has sustained an irreparabe loss, and, as
the icy touch of the relentless destroyer has now
dmmed his flashing eye, and hushed his voice-no
more to be heard within these walls forever; that
we cherish within our sad hearts grateful remcm-
brance Of the many manly qualities which ennobled
his cha raccr and earnestly endeavor to practice the
virtues which adorned his life. Of frank, hui
mane and amiable disposition, courteous in his
manners, conscientious in the discharge of duty,
placing thu highest estimate on TRUTH he won the
confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Resolred, That, as the brightest hope of his fond
parents and relatives is now closed beneath the cof
fin lid We do deeply sympathize with the bcreaved
and afflicted, and in mngling tears with theirs
would fain soothe the anguish of their bleeding
hearts,
Resozred That these resolutions be entered upon
our records, copy sent to the family of the de-
ceased, and also to the University Magazine, STAN
dard, Register, and Warrenton News, with request
for publication.
81 S Si5 sSSsS Committee
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

RoME-ruE PoPE,-The Wilmington Journal pub.
fishes an interesting letter from Rome, Italy, writ.
ten by young gentleman OF the former place
from which make the following extract:
'To-day visited the Church of Ara Coeli, where
little alabastcr baby was exposed to public view,
as in imitation of Saviour. There is nothing
peculiar in the baby but its dress surpasscs any
thing have seen in the way of dress. A satin
garment, filled with rich rare and precious jewels,
with golden crown the head and the whole is
valued at $50, O00 This baby is called the '' Sane
tissima Bumbino." 1t is thought to have miracu
lous powers in curing the sick; and the Italians say
that the Bambino receives more fees than any phys
ician in Rome. The history of this baby is this :
4 franciscan pilgrim cut it out of tree that grew
on the Mount of Olives, and while he asleep
over his work, St. Luke descended from Heaven,
finished it and painted it. say it is alabaser or
p1picr mache, and if you should See it you would
agree with me.
| fear you will get tired of my writing so much
about churches but you must bear in mind the
fact, that there in the city about 80 churches
to a population of 175 600; of these there arc 80
bishops, 1,5O4 priests 2 All monks 54 nuns, and
and the Papal States under the control Of the
Roman Catholic Church-and a poor miserable,
imbecilc government it is If some of the Know
Nothings about Wilmington would visit Rome and
see what see every day-French troops parading
about the city, they might change their tune about
the power of the Pope to do this and that in tenn
poral way He is an old man, and has a good, be-
nevolent face"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

WoMEN's RIGHTS IN KENrUcKY-A bill has been
passed by the Kentucky Legislature authorizing a
married in her name to transact bust
ness, and to receive and collect her own earnings
and of her minor children, for her support and the
support and education of her children free from the
control and Interference of her husband or of any
person claiming to act by his authority, and from his
debts and liabilities. To do this, however, she has
to file petition in Circuit Court, and prove salts
factorily that her husband from drunkenness pro-
Gigacy, other cause, neglccts, refuses is
bic provide for her and for the support and cdu-
cation of her minor children. a good law.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
SUPREME COURT.
We copy from the last Register the following de-
lu daNu :.

We copy from the last Register the following de-
cisions, recently delivered by the Supreme Court:
By NASH, G. j. In Grimes v. Hoyt equity, from
Beaufort, dslnissing the bill. Also, in " mingtoa
and Manchester Railroad Company '. Sanders, from
New Hanover, affirming the Judgment Also, in
Mcfarland & Pearson v. Faulty, in equity, from
Richmond, declaring that there is no error in the
interlocutory order. Also, in McRae " Berry, from
New Hanover, affirming the Judgment Also, in
Little " Gurley. in equity, from HEREFORD dismis-
sing the bill with COSTS Also in Watt v. Johnson
from Cumberland, affirm: the judgment. Also, in
Harden v. Cheek, from Moore. affirming the judg-
ment Also, in Jones v. Tuck, from Granville
awarding centre de moro. Also, in Sytlc v. Bird
from Mcdowell, awarding centre lie noUo.
BY PEARSON, j. In University of North Caro-
the plaintiff entitled to the fund in the hands of the
defendant Also, in Brame v. Brame, equity, from
Warren affirming the decree. Also, in Barnes "
Bridgcrs, equity, from BERTHE. af ming the dccretal
order. Also, in Nixon v. Lindsay, equity, from
Randolph, declaring the plaintiff entitled to contri-
v. Hussey, from Duplin, judgment of the Superior
Court and Judgment here according to Sci. Fla. AL
so, i'll Rogers " Ratclif. from Buncombc, awarding
centre de moro. Also, in Bradley v. Mcdaniel, from
New Hanover, affirming the Judgment. Also, in
Henderson v. Wagner, in equity, from Davidson,
affirming the decree. Also, in Palmer v. Prc!lard,
in equity, from Camden decree for plaintiff. Also,
in Burwell v. Canneday, from Franklin awarding
centre de nsro. Also, in Hill v. " hitted, from
Sampson, awarding renire de noro
BY BATTLE, j. In Joiner v. Joiner, supplemental
bill, directing decree in favor of Mrs. Hines chill
dsen for the increase. Also, in Brookshire and Du
bose, equity, from Randolph, affirming the inter-
locutory order. Also, in Davis v. Mcpherson. from
Randolph, affirming the judgment. Also, in Wells
" Clements, from Northampton, awarding renire
de aoro. Aso in State v. Gerhardt, from Johnston,
awarding centre de noeo, Also, in Mathis v. Ma
this, from Sampson, directing new trial Also in
Hsgs v. Nelson, from Edgccombe, affirming the
Judgment. Also, in Lloyd v. Whitley, in equity,
from Martin, bill dismissed with costs. Also, in
Kea v. Council, from New Hanover, dismissing the
bill with COSTS A'so in Smith v. Turrentne, in
equity, from Orange, dismissiny the bill with costs.
Also, in Delap v. Delap, in equity from Davidson,
declaring that the testators children by his last wife
are entitled to the slaves.
PER CURlAM. In State Y. G. and l.. Parker, from
Davie declaring that there is error. Also, in
State ID. Parker, from Davie, declaring ,hat there
is no error. Also, in Mccormick Munroe, from
Cumberland, affirming the Judgment.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
DIED.


In Franklin county, the 9Th Feb. Frederic Leonard
ESQ.,. in the SSth year of his age
Also, The 9th inst, in Nash county, Mr. George w.
Marsbon, native of Wake county, aged about 50 years.
Also, in Franklin county, the 18th inst, Mrs Susan
benson. in the 66h year Of her age Mrs. benson pro.
fessed religion 80 ago. and adorned the profess
sion she made. Peace to her ashes!
Ut consumption, the LIST instant ut the residence of
his father; in Yadkin county, Mr. Aaron c. speer.
AT the University of North Carolina the It'll, instant,
MIR. David billiard, of Nash county. Mr. billiard was
member of the Senior Glass in the University and also Of
the Law School The propreiy of his department, his
diligence in business and kindness of heart endearcd
him to his associates and secured for him the esteem Of
his instructors.-HLls. Rec.
At Grswe Ids Hotel Galsborough on last Sunday
ing at O'Clock, Mr.. X W. Pctersa iormey of Raleigh.
The deceased arrived in Go!dsboro in destitute condi-
on and took up his abode Mrs. Griswo!ds HOTEL where
he spent the three last weeks of his life He kindly
and hunaney treated by the propretors during the time
and had the medical attendance of Dr. G. F. Dewey gratis
He died in the midst of strangers but BY
friends On Sunday n.erning subscription taken
up to defray the funeral expenses. lie buried in
metallic Collin which cost forty dolarsand his remains we're
attended to the grave by large concourse Of citizens
The burial service performed by the Revd N. Ftz-
gerald of the Episcopal Church. colds. Tribune.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

- 1t is stated that. many Of the appointments
made by Mr.. Cullom the Clerk of the House of Rep
resentatvcs, have given dissatisfaction. 1t is cur
rcnty reported that he has conferred some of them
upon ignorant, incompetent men, and, what is far
worse, upon wool-dyed aho!itionsts Mr.. Culom
was elected Clerk by union of the Southern Know
NotlIinss and black Republican Know Nothngs-
He is no doubt only carrying out in good faith the
terms on which he was elected
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
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MARRIED..

In Johnston County. Earpsboro the 18th inst,
by Wyatt carp. Esq. Mr.. Edward Howard to Miss NJ. A.
Parish all of Johnston
In the County Of Northampton, n c. the evening Of
February l4th. by John W. Foster ESQ.,, Mr. james B.
Good to Mrs Elizabeth r. Reese both of Northampton
While travelling o'cr fes rugged sea,
With hope earth and Heaven above;
May each heart to the other be
Filled with joy, truth, and love. [Cox
AT Hughesville Virginia, the 5t of this inst, by the
Rev. Joshua Bethel Col \. j. Sedman of Peterborough
late COL John G. Staples, of Patrick county, Virginia
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
AFFAIRS IN KANSAS.

IN Monday the President sent in to the
Senate in reply to the call from that body for
inflammation, some documents in relation to affairs IN
Kansas Mr.. Toucey spoke in defence of the course
Of the President, and Mr.. Wilson expressed his
views in opposition to the same.
It appcars that, in December last, there was seri
ous cause to apprehend general civil war in Kan
sas. but it was averted by the firm course of the
President and of Gov. Shannon. 1t appears, also,
that Lane and Robinson, the prominent leaders of
the abolition rebellion party, respectfully demand
ed of the President that the United States troops
should be employed for their protection! These
fellows could threaten, and stir up civil dscord;
Int when danger appeared, they knuckled down
and begged for protection.
The dsorganizing revolutionary Legislature, call
ed bv The abotionists of Kansas, under their Con-
stitution, will assemble the 4th of next month.
President Pierce WILL if necessary, resort to strong
measures to suppress this body of rebels; and in
stuctions have no doubt been issued to Gov. Shan
non to that effect The Washington Union says:
sour readers cannot fail to peruse with interest
the documents communicated TO the Senate yester-
dav by the President iii answer to Call from that
body Tor information. They afford the most EN-
nbatic contradiction to the violent charges of the
abolition Journals the subject of the Presidents
procau,alion 1t now appears that not only was
that proclamation called for by general considera-
tions public duty, but earnestly requested by
Col. Lane and DR.. Robinson, the responsible leaders
of the revolutionary organization at Lawrence Nay,
by another letter the President, the same gentle
men respectfully demand that the troops of the
United States be employed for their protection. We
trust that they and their friends will from
efforts to provoke civil war, and that ali parties,
within and without the Territory, will be emu
lous to manifest their common obedience TO the law
of the land
Although, as appears from these documents, or
dcrs have been given to Col Sumner and Maj Cooke
to act if necessity requires it, we confidently believe
that 10 such necessity will OCCUR and that we shall
prosperity which exists in the sister Territory of Ne
braska."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

1t has been truthfully said by a satirist, that II
some men could come out of their graves and read
the inscriptions on their tombstones, they would
think they had got into the wrong gravesl
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

~ We clip the following from one of our ex-
changes-it is part of article purportirg to have
been copied by the Sun from the New York In
dependent:
A merchant lately suspended in Newborn, n c.,
and not being able C) to pay in full, decided to ex-
cludc all Northern creditors. Where is the Union
Safety Com? Let US have another Castle Garden meet
ing. Our New York merchants will please remcm-
Der that law now exists in North Carolina permit
ting an administrator, in settling an estate, after
paying all lone dcdts, to plead -" Plent Adminsiru-
eli" fully administered)-a refinement of repuda-
ton Bal Sun
We cannot but express our surprise that the Bal
timore Sun, whichs usually fair and well informed,
should have copied without comment, an article so
grossly unjust to our State and its citizens We
have no such law that stated. 1t is that an
administrator in this State, has the right, by law
to prefer creditor to another where the debts
are of equal dignity and this whether the creditor
be home one abroad. As, for instance,
where both debts evidenced by notes. BIT he
is bound, at his peril to pay note due abroad in
preference to an open account at home
This rule oflaw as to preference, We are informed,
has prevailed for centuries in England from whence
derived it, and now prevails in many of the
other States as we'll as in North Carolina.
But it is gross perversion of the truth say that
'afer paying all lone debts" an administrator may
plead fully administered" to all others; that is,
that such plea would be valid defence to an ac-
ton. He is bound to pay all debts, with the quail
ficatons above, so long he has cent of assets
pay with.
10 state to the contrary is "re1inement" of ig-
norance, or something worse.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

PROFITS OF THE NEW YORK PREss.-The profits Of
the last year Of several Of the leading papers Of New
York given. as follows, by the Mirror. Where
it got its information FROM it does not say: Tribune.
$4,000; Herald, $4,000; Journal of Commerce,
$4,000; Courier and Enquirer, $1,000; CONNER
cal Advertiser 81, 900.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

THE K Ms AT PHILADELPHIA.-The preliminary
proceedings of the X. N. national Convcntian are
said to have been any thing but harmonious The
Northern delegates decided that the twelfth section
must come out of the platform, and the Southern
protested. The abolition X. n delegates of Penn.
sylvania, were admitted to seats over the Fillmore
delegates, by vote of 81 to As, causing much bit
terness among the Southern delegates
We shall probably have the result of this Con-
vention by our next "a
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
Notice to our Subscribers.

Tie STANDARD wH not be sent TO amy one hereafter unless
the oyle, FIR the sue be accompanied Nth the cash and on
the 1s day Of aH 1885, the cash rule sciu be established
h reference oil suscrers and I'LL oho may be an ar
,eays at that time oiA be erased from the list Subscribers
Hb, duLy informed Of tile amounts Of their fndebteaess
.,nsetisey and Shalt adopt plan by srhcA they
mill be thereafter regularly notified Of tile dates at 'eh'e
their Subscriptions arM expire.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

The Editor of the Register thinks that any man
der before he discovered its corruptions is such
smpleton as to require guardian. How long was
the Editor of the Register in discovering that the
Wing party was 'corrupt?" We believe he vas
attached to that party for several years. and last
renegaded to Know Nothingism. which declared his
former party corrupt, halt, blind, rotten, &C. The
problem then is simply this: Iftwelve months in
discovering the corruptions of K Nsm requires one
guardian for Sidney A. Smith, Esq, how many guar
dams are required for Seaton Gales, ESQ.,, who was
ten years in discovering the corruptions of Wing.
gerry?
In solving this problem it may be taken into con.
sheraton that Mr.. Smith was not member of the
X. N. order the half of twelve months.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

The winter has been so mild in England that ag-
ncu'tural laborers were the 9Th of last January,
working in the fields in the neghborhood Of Derby.
SO says the London Times Of January Z.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

WHAT HAS KILLED THE KNOW MORNINGS ?-The
American parry holds what is called National Con-
vestion at p ,dcphia next week A previous at
tempt to Go the same thing split up the party and
gave the House into the hands of the negro worship
ers. We think the great of the Know Moth
ings was in holding any national convention or at
tempting to make national platform. As Macbeth
says, "There'S 10 such thing" N. Y. Herald.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

GEN. PIERcE-Tn the Diary and Correspondence
of. the late Amos Lawrence, Of Boston, is the sub
joined remark in relation to Gen. Pierce 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. Lawrence a presidential
eector, and cast his vote for Gen. Scott but in a
letter to friend in South Carolina in 1852 he said :
"My nephew by marriage, Franklin Pierce, seems
to be a prominent candidate for the White House
for the next four years. He is the soul of honor,
and an old fashioned Democrat born and bred, and
can be depended on as such"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

A Know Nothing Lodge was burnt out by the re-
cent fire in Syracuse Their furniture inventoried
according to the Standard, four broken chairs, a
three legged desk, four volumes Of the adventures
of Maria Monk, 10. Of choice songs composed by
"Scth." a copy Of the Bible in Hlndoo, and brazen
Eagle with silver wings and blue tail. The bird
of Liberty saved and all the rest was destroyed.
STRONG IeE.-One of the heavy Cincinnati steam
fire engines taken over the Mississippi ri:er on
the ice at st. Louis on the 21st ult A bold teams
ter of the city, named Meyer undertook, for 800,
to haul it across nth team of five horses. He
gave bond of $4,000 to deliver her safely at the
warehouse of Lyon, Shorb, & Co., in St. Louis, and
accomplished the feat
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

SAFETY THE PAcIFIc.-A dispatch from New
York, dated the 18th, announces the safety of the
steamer Pacific The news will be received with the
veliest feelings Of joy and satisfaction by the whole
country. Private letters have been received in Hal
flax. Nova Scotia, by the steamer Canada stating
that the Pacific had put into the Shannon, on her
way out Of the British channel, in consequence of
the great severity Of the weather.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23
abolition Nocentents.

ton of Washington city is making strehuous efforts
to establish similar societies in every city md village
throughout the Union serving IS the circular says,
to rally the people and inspire them with conf.
dcnce and enthusiasm, and to furnish them with tho
information necessary to expose and fairly meet the
sophistTy Of pro's,avsry d:m.sogoss making the
campaign" They design scattering broadcast doc
uments and speeches. and have already prepaid 1872
600 copies in English and 90, 600 in German Of the
speeches and writings Of Seward, Hale and others.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2O.-F'our is dull !; sales Of How.
ard Street at 81 so; Ohio is nominally the same:
City Mills has declncd-salcs at 81. Wheat has
declined: sales of red at 81 50a$t co.. white 81
56a$l 63. Corn 55a57c for white and yellow. Pro.
visions arc unchanged
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-23

ELECTION OF SENATE OFF1CERs-IIoN. AS. BIGGs.
We shall publish in cur next the remarks of the
Hon. Asa Bisgs, submitted to the Senate of the Uni
ted States the 10Th instant on his proposition to
eject the officers of that body the second Monday
of the first session of every Congress. There can
be no doubt, in our Judgment of the correctness of
the course on this subject advocated by Col Biggs.
The officers of the Senate hold their places du-
ring the pleasure of that body. Up to 1919, they
were elected at the commencement of every session
of Congress; and the proposition Of Col. Biggs is to
restore the old rule. The present rule might be
proper ono in England, whose government is, in its
main features, aristocratical but any thing which
of the life tenure, especially in offices of this
sort, is repugnant to the fundamental principles of
republican government.
The Raleigh Register" as might have been OK
pccted, refers to this proposition of Col Biggs only
to censure and disparage him. 1t does not even do
him the justice to publish his remarks on the occa-
sion. That paper also censures him for opposing a
resolution making appropriation for the relief Of
the suffering poor of the District of Columbia. The
Register" says Congress is the "ony Legislature"
of the people of that District. True enough-and
the Legislature of North Carolina is the only Leg
slature of the people of Raleigh but what would be
said to proposition to our Legislature to relieve
the suffering poor Of Raleigh? The Legislature of
the State might assume the right to do So because
its powers more penary than those of Congress;
but such proposition would fail, on grounds of ex-
pedency even--for if that body should administer
relief to the poor at point, it might be called on
to do the same for any number of localities in the
State. But Congress has such power. All it's
powers delegated and have been well defined
If it can vote the public money for the relief of the
poor in the District of Columbia, it can also vote
bounties and laFgcsses to the people of the District
it can thus give for purpose it for another
The District has its local municipal governments, as
the people Of the various States have and to them
the poor of the District must look for relief Col.
BIggs and those who wtk him opposed the appro-
priaton referred to, and are ready to contrib
ute Of their own private for the relief of the
poor of the District but they could not violate prn-
ciple and transcend their powers, by besowing the
public funds for charitable objects.