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Mr.. WADDELL AND DIR. McCLASNAHAN IN NOR
FoLk.-The meeting on Friday evening last, saysthe
Norfolk American, for the purpose of hearing the
Hon. Hugh Waddell and DR.. cClannahan, of North
Carolina, the subject of the coal and iron inter-
ests Of Deep River, and the subject of Railroad to
the coal mines, was we'll attended, notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather. Mr. Waddell spoke
at some length and the Norfolk papers refer to his
remarks as highly interesting and impressive. The
Norfolk American says:
Mr. Waddelrs address very impressive, and at
some points highly eloquent In the of his introduce
ton he alluded to the gross neglect with which Norfolk
n mac 6een treated by the calling her the Ireland
OF the Union Both places intimately acquainted with
neglect He came he said only to submit the proposition
certain when they had fairly considered it, material aid
would be given He very pleasantly alluded the fact
by n C. stock, and somewhat afraid they would be
wary of entering into this He assured them that the
present scheme could end former ones had-he was
in possession of the authority for all he SAID He referred
to the greatness of England and attributed it her
and coal spoke of many of cities and
States which owed all that they superior point of
to the oil distilled from this COAL which many respects
IS superior to canphne and sperm OIL With regard to this
communication was read from Mr.. Dobbin, which
we'll received by the audience Many other points
brought forward by Mr. Wadde but expect notice
it again will conclude reference this time
After he concluded Dr. Francis Mallory delegate arose.
dorsing all he the Dr. said something about IAN
nexaton which received with loud applause. He Of
fer , the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS There extensive fields of bituminous Coal
and beds of the finest Iron Deep River in North
Carolina to which is very desirable that should have
access not only on account of local demand for these
minerals but because the Navy Yard and the national
sells visiting our port make that demand great and
We earnestly desire to be admitted to the great benefits of
country rich only in mineral treasures but in ag
ricultural products therefore, be it
Resooed That we learn with pleasure that charter has
of for thp hud
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Mr.. CARuTHERs' LETTER.-We offer no apology to
our readers for devoting so much of our space to-
day, to the letter of Mr.. Caruthers, of Missouri
Mr.. Caruthers thoroughly exposes Know Nothing
ism, its identity with aboionism, and its ruinous
tendencies. That irrational American" Mr. Fuller,
for whom Southern X. N members of the House
including Messrs. Puryear, Rcadc, and Paine-voted
for Speaker is held up in his true coors before the
country. Read this letter carefully, and then hand
it round among your neghbors. Its statements
may be implicitly depended on,-they are based on
the record, and will bear the most rigid investigation
Read and circulate!
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CoNPL1NENTs.-The associate editor of the Stand
ard presents his compliments to "Observer" of the
Register, and wonders if he, the said Observer"
could be so improved to be appreciated and pro.
noted. AS compliment to the Democratic party,
showing its ready appreciation of improvements,
observer deserves and hereby receives our thanks
But for his sensible and just remarks on this head,
and also his equally sensible and complimentary
comparison of Mr.. Lewis with the great Miltiades
with whose history "Observer" is no doubt fami-
llar,) we must, as candid man, admit we should
Set " Observer" down in the same category with
what he is pleased to style the "Ass editor of the
Standard" only emitting editor of the Standard"
Mr. BUcHANAN.-On Wednesday last Mr.. Buchan-
an was to lave received the committee appointed by
the Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvania to
Inform him of his nomination for the Presidency by
mat body. He was to leave Lancaster on Thurs.
oay, be in Baltimore on Friday, and in Washington
On Saturday or Monday. Parlors have been en-.
gagged for him at the National Hotel, Washington.
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PHILADELPHIA ELEcTIoN.-An election was held in
Philadelphia on Tuesday last for Mayor, Solicitor,
Receiver of Taxes Comptroller, Commissioner and
City Council. The candidates for Mayor were Rich
ard Vaux, Democrat H. D. Moore, K. N. and W.
B. Thomas, black Republican. At the last Mayors
election the X. Ms carried the City by large ma
jority We have no information yet as to the vote
Tuesday, but the general impression appeared to
be that the Democrats were carrying the City.
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CONGRESS

SENArE.-On Monday last Mr. Pugh presented
the resolutions of the Legislature of Ohio in favor
OF the admission of Kansas with her revolutionary
constitution. Mr.. Clayton spoke at length on the
naval retiring board, and without concluding, the
Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPREsENrATIvEs.STh House passed,
by sixty eight majority, the Senate bill appropria-
ting $40 900 for deepening the channel the St.
Clair flats Michigan. The House also passed the
bill defining the objects for which the balance of the
Appropriation for the improvement of the Savannah
river shall be expended.
MIR. Cingman asked leave to offer the following
joint resolution for the better protection of American
citizens:
Be it resolyed6y the Senate and House Of Rep
resontatares Of the United Statesof america in Con-
gess assembled That for the better protection of the
persons and property of American citizens under
the law OF Nations and secured by existing treaty
stipuations, with reference to the thoroughfares
lines OF travel between the waters of the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans the President of the United
States be and he is hereby authorised employ any
OF the land or naval forces of the country, and to
call Tor aid and use any number of volunteers that
may be necessary to provide for the safety of pas
sengers and other of citizens in those localities;
and such forces may be used by him in aid of the
local authorities otherwise to insure the observ
ance OF such rights as the Government of the Uni
ted States and its citizens are entitled to enjoy"
Objection being made, Mr. Clingman moved sus-
pension of the rules. Mr. Stephens asked Mr. Cling
man what he proposed to do with the resolution
Mr. c. replied that he thought it ought to pass, but
of the House should determine to refer the resolu-
ton, he should have objection. After some de-
bate, the House adjourned and the resolution under
the rules went over for action until Monday next
SENATE-Nothing of Importance was transacted
in the Senate on Tuesday, the 9Th
HOUSE REPREsENTAT1vEs.-The House passed
the bill making appropriation for the Consular and
Diplomatic expenses
Mr.. Bennett of New York, (auther OF Benefits
land bill of former SESSION. from the committee
on public lands, reported bill granting alternate
sections of land in Iowa, in aid of Railroads now
constructing motion to lay the bill on the table
was lost, yeas As, nays 95. The House soon after
adjourned.
No business of importance transacted in either
House on Wednesday, the 7th
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The vorE OF ONO AT C1Nc1NNAr1.-A paragraph
in the Washington letter of the Baltimore Sun. pub
ished in our paper of yesterday sets down the vote
Of the Ohio delegation for Mr.. Buchanan. We have
the best authority for saying that the Ohio vote will
be thrown as unit the first ballot of the Con-
vention for Mr. Douglas, and thereafter long as
his nomination may be reasonably hoped for Should
a demonstration be made towards the South for q
candidate, we have equal authority for saying that
Ohio will throw her vote Senator Hunter, as will
the rest of the North W estern States
s. S. Democrat.
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A7TicaL of the steamer North Anaerican-L0ter


A9ricaz Of tie steamer NORTH AaeTican-Later
from Europe.
QUEBEC Nav 1.-The new screw steamer North
American, has arrived with Liverpool dates to the
Odd of April Her news is unnteresting.
The Russian militia have been disbanded.
The Admiralty has ordered all lighthouses to be
lighted in the CULTS of Bothnia and Finland and in
the Black and White seas.
Cotton advanced one-eight.
The newspapers say brcadstuffs are dull, with
declining tendency.
McMakn & Sons report good barrel flour ad-
vanced shilling. Wheat unchanged.
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~ The Washington Union, noticing Mr.. Fill
more's hobnobbing with the Pope" and his visit
to the King of Naples very Justly observes:-

"Bu seriously and in sober Sadness think that Meth
er the United States their exPresdents gain eth
honor advantage from this practice of wander
ing about Europe picking up the crumbs that fall from
the great mems tables and trumpeng forth to the four
winds little attention they happen to receive from
crowned Heads hereditary dgnitaries To be vain of
these the ndeble brand of neriory, and it
remark of every intelligent foreigner that in
try of the world is such gnobe Difference paid to those
distinctions of rank and those hereditary honors which
been repudated here unworthy Of freemen This
is especially the what is called the more
enlightened Glass; and the fashionable ladies' Nothing is
more common than of heresscs throwing
herself away beggarly advenurer with title, and
barern her youth her her r% her hap
the countess But these what Mr. Webster
called obsolete ideas;" and doubt Mlaro Fillmore,
who as the chroncler says is to be next Pres
dent will give the benefit of his travelled experience,
and these vulgar home bred notions OF republican
simplicity, and all that sort OF democratic nonsense:
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~" The State Medical Society will hold its next
annual meeting in this City, on Thursday, the 18th
inst. DIR. G. E. johnson is the President. The
annual address will be delivered in the Senate
chamber of the Capitol, (at a time hereafter to be
designatedJ by Dr. Warren of Edenton. The ses-
sions will be held in the Supreme Courtroom.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
We learn that David Coleman, Esq, of Yancy,
who represented the 10th Senatorial District so ably
in the last Legislature has consented at the urgent
request of his-numerous friends, to be candidate
for reelection.
COL James L. Gains is the Democratic andi date
for the Senate in the Moore and Montgomery District
A. r. Black, Esq, Democrat, and Col. Richardson,
X, n. are the candidates for the Commons in Moore.
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SOMETHING NEw.-Gen. Sam Houston, who has
been officially announced as candidate for the
Presidency, proposes to stump the Union. He is to
speak at the Capital of every State. Gen. II. is his
orn candidate, and will support himself before the
people with much voice and zeal. We wish him no
Electoral votes and good time of it generally.
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Male Collegiate Institute.
e. w. ADAMS, A. NJ, Principal,
WITH COMPETENT ASSISTANTS.

THIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT STRICK-
IL landsvie, Immediately on the Wilmington Weldon
r. has been erected for the purpose of promoting the
educational interest of the State and County in
erecting suitable building for school purposes avngre-
gard both to the health and convenience of the pupils
also, to whatever be conducive to their mental and
physical improvement In fine feel assured that but
few schools in State highly favored she is offer
superior inducements to those of the classical and mate
NAUTICAL Seminary of this place. We hope and do expect
largely to share the public patronage.
Strcklandsve is of the healthiest villages in the
eastern portion of the State and but few induce
to affect the morals of the pupils The students will
neighborhOod.
The Trustees have placed the Seminary under the control
of E. W. Adams A. M teacher of much experience and
success who, in addition his several diplomas brings
State and Virginia. the most satisfactory testimonials of
thorough qualifications for the discharge of the important
duties of his station
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
One half payable in advance.
Primary English Glasses, 81 90
Mod. Geography, English Grammar, Arithmetic His
tory and Writing Is 90
Ancient Languages, Higher Mathematics, DC, 20 90
Incidental expenses, 50
Students will be charged from the time of entering to the
close of the session. and deduction from the tuition will
be made except in case of protracted sickness.
Board be obtained in the family of the Principal at
S per session. exclusive of lights half payable I'D
vance, the other at the close of the session.
Reports of the department and progress of each student
will be furnished his parent guardian about the middle
and close f each session.
The first session will st Monday in June 1885,
For further particulars address the Principal at srckands
vile, N. c.. M. X. DEVANE M. D.
Pres't of board of Trustees.
J. M. PETERSON Secy.
Strickandsville, N. G. 1123-wtA1.
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MARRIED..

In Chapel Hill, Texas, the Esd ult, by Rev. s. s.
Yarbrough Mr.. Leondas Lemay, to Miss Mary A. Cress
daughter Of late Col Edward Cress formerly of Sails
bury, N. C.
In Jackson Northampton County N C., the oath ult
by Rev. Frederick Fitzgerald Robert A. Weaver Esq., to
Miss Cornelia A. Warren.
May every blessing attend them through life
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ASTOUNDING PRoFANITY.-The Montrose Demo-
crat says We recollect, little over year ago,
we heard Mr.. Wilmot make the following declar-
alton:
al am determined to arouse the people to the impor-
lance the slavery ISSUE and get up organization
through which they getconrol of the government in
&c. And if become satisfied that these efforts will fail
and that the people will not assert their rights then I'll be
id if don't join the party that think will send the
country to h-H the quickest"
Wilmot once Democrat-next he became
Freesoier-then Know Nothing, which accounts
for his hard swearing and now he is miserable
black Republican and Know Nothing combined.
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MORE DOCUMENTS.

4 new edition of the famous Western Address,
signed by John \. Gilmer, now ready, and for sale
Sent free of postage for 1920 per hundred. Send
in the orders soon.
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NORTH-CAROLINA BONDS.

NORTH.CAROL1NA BONDSs
OFFICE OF THE ATLANTIC 4 N. G. B. R. Co,
NEwBBRN, April 10, 1885,
A1ORTH CAROLINA STATE BONDS, $500 Is
Il SlO0O0 can be obtained from Pulaski Cowper, Esq,
who is the authorized agent of this Company for the sale
of said Bonds in the City Of Raleigh. ~
y JOHN d. WHITFORp,
Prest. At and N. c. r. Il. Co.
! April 20, 1885, ct
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We We have the Gilmer and "Filmer K. Ms
just where they should be-on the detensi0e; and
let US keep them there. 1t will take them many,
many months to explain and apologize for their
manifold political SINS Give it to them,-it is good
for them to be thus exercised.
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AMus1NG.-We find the following Geographic des-

AMUsING-We find the following Geographic des-
patch in our Northern exchanges to the effect that
Mr'Fimore guesses he will scccpt the nomination j:
BosroN, May 5-The Boston traveller to-day publishes
a letter from Haven, the former law partner Of Mr.. Fill
more saying that there ground for the report that
Fillmore would decline his nomination for the Presidency
On the contrary letters from Fillmore to state that
he would accept the nomination if he could hope for the
best and Mr.. Haven guesses Fillmore will do s0.'
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Great Democratic Tict0rY.

PHILADELPHIA, May Sat the election held here
yesterday, for municipal officers, the entire Demo-
cratic ticket succeeded by an overwhelming major-
ty. The Select Council, with those holding over,
will stand IA Democrats, 10 X. Ms. Common
Council 60 Democrats, II K. Ms. Vouxs MAORI
ty for Mayor is 1878.
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sT.sDARD FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

STANDAHD
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 dollars; twelve
copies ten dollars cash in advance.
We respectfully solicit subscriptions.
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THE CANVASS FOR GOVERNOR.

The Ashevlc Spectator of the 9th instant, gives
notice that Mr. Gner will address the people at the
following times and places:
Webster Jackson, Monday 18th May.
Wayncsville, Haywood, Tuesday 18th
Hcndersonville, Henderson, Thursday 10th
Asheville, Buncombe, Saturday 18th
Marshall, Madison, Monday 18th
Kclsey's Store, Tuesday 2oth
huntsville, Yancey, Wedn'day 21st
Marion, Mcdowell, Friday, 23d
Ruthcrfordton. Rutherford Monday 26th
Gov. Bragg will meet Mr.. Gilmer at the above
times and places.
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Democratic Convention i'm franklin.
VUNHE DEMOCRATS OF FRANKLIN ARE RE-
y QUESTED to hold primary meetings and send dele
gates County Conyention to be held in Lousburg
the oath May the purpose of nominating candidates
for the ensuing Legislature. MANY VOTERS
April 18th, 1885, 4S--td.-
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1t struck strange that the Democracy should seek
to employ free negro Boots band when Mr. Wise char
acterzes Mr. Fillmore icing the candidate of the mulat
to party" :" Observer" OF the Register.
"Observer" must be Know Nothing if he takes
Boots for mulatto. When does the Donmore and
Ellison club meet?
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DEATH OF PERc1yA1, THE PoET-J. G. Percyal,
the Poet and State Geologist of Illinois, died at Ha
zlegreen in that State, on the I'd inst.
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Special Notice..
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Ne,o ,Jc,,seu Democracy.


TRENTON, N. j. May 6-The Democratic State
Convention assembled here to-day, and amid much
enthusiasm, appointed delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention. They passed resolutions instructing
their delegates to vote for Mr.. Buchanan, and de-
nouncing Know-N othingism as vicious and degener-
ate. They also endorsed the National Adminstra-
ton and the principles of the Kansas-Ncbraska act.
The RESULT MJcHIGAs.-To give our readers
some idea of the extent of the recent Democratic
victory in Michigan, we give below, as far as heard
FROM the result Of the township elections for Super
visors
Democrats, BOB
Black Republicans, 1873
Wings, IL
Know Nothings,
The Democratic majority in the State will be at
least 5000.
Our Representative, Hon. Burton Craige, is now
on visit to his family, in this place. He was en-
joying good health and in fine spirits.
Salisbury Banner.
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DIE d.

In Salisbury the soth u Mr.. John u Vogler, aged
about As years Mr. Voger assistant Doorkeeper to
the last Senate of North. Carolina.
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FOR GOVERNOR:
THOMAS BRAGG.
OF NORTHAMPTON.
F. ELECTORS
ELECTORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PREs1DENT.
For the State at Large:
HENRY NJ SHAW, OF CuRRITUcK,
SAMUEL P. HILL, OF CAswELL.
Districts {:
docRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET!

Districts:
LET District. WIN. F. MARTIN, of Pasquotank,
4th CASTOR II. WILDER, of Wake,
eth S. E. WILLIAMS, of Alamance,
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w VENTION.-A Convention of the Democrats of
Wake County will be held in Raleigh Monday of May
Court next nominate candidates for the Legislature and
take such other steps may be deemed important to
the continued unity and of the party in the County
April 49, 1856. 46-td.
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SEGARS & TOBACCO-of the finest quality al
- ways ON hand at the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
Raleigh, N. c., April 18th, 1885, Al
NOR SALE.-A TWENTY BARREL TURPENTINE
IL STILL with all the appurtenances attnched good order.
Apply to j. j. LITCIIFORD,
Auc and Com. Merchant.
April 16, 1856. At.
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ATTENTION! "OAK-CITY GUARDS"
MEET FOR TARGET PRACTICE ON UNDREsS
W. Unform) To-day Saturday the 10th inst, at Three
o'clock at the ACADEMY GROVE.
rW The Members of the Corps will supply themselves
with Bail at the store of Lieut.. Thompson
(By order of the Captain,)
VIM. +. ALLEY, o. 8.
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Steam Saw Mill for Sale.

HDY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST TO ME Elk.
ADecuted by A. NJ Blake for certain purposes therein
pressed bearing date the 18th of January, 1861 and duly
Registered in the Registers Office of Wake County, shall
the premises wherein the property situated being about
two miles from Morrsville Depot the road leading
from Mor1s Isl, to James Lymns steam Engine and fix
TERMS cash.
NATHANIEL JONES, Trustee
Wake Co., May S, 1856. 4S-sw2tpd.
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nTSGnT.rTT0N-

WVHE FIRM OF GEORGE n LEWIS, & CO., IN
n the town of Nashville Nash County, dissolved on
the 23rd day OF March, 1885, by mutual and the
business will in future be conducted under the firm of
Lewis Boddie. Persons indebted to the said late firm
requested to forward and make immediate pay.
ment, they will be pushed The firm solicit con-
nuance of the patronage bestowed upon the old and PROM
Use full and tasty stock, at low prices with the best
tenton in their power.
April l, 1856. 111s-w4w.,
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Nav Q, 1856,
Johnston Male and Female Academies.

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF SIENNA FIGS FOR
"A cosveness, sick headache, &C.. just received OF the
Drug Store Of WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
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ESSENCE OF COFFEE,-A LARGE SUPPLY
- just to hand at the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD. (
VERMECILLI,O OF EXTRA QUALITY, IN STORE
y and for sale by WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
May 8, 1856. ~
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NOD LIVER OLA FRESH SUPPLY OF
~ Rushtons and Shines in store.
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD,
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Mr. G1LMER's APPOINTMENTS are not dis
posed to dispute with any about matter of
this sort; but the following from the last Green's
horo, Pafriot recnirnS some notice at our hands.