Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-01-05
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l. VII CdiuSudy last III tue afternoon II cOmmcnceO
showing, as we but seldom it at the South, and
by night the Streets houses and parks of this great
place were iced and powdered over. When night
came the gas was turned on and what sight-city
OF silver! Nothing could be more perfectly beaut-
full than the scene in Broadway The fronts of the
stately buildings were glazed and sparkling with ice
the lamps and posts in the street were studded
and glittering with pure crystalline trees in the
parks were hanging with myriads of icy prisms and
the fast falling snow fakes in the reflected light
like continuous showers of golden rain. The side
walks were thronged with merry pedestrians, and
the light costly carriages, and the heavy numbering
omnibuses, filled to their utmost capacity were roll
ing up the centre of the street. Old men and old
women, young beaux and pretty bellies were slipping,
sliding, falling, and catching on the pavement-no
one out Of temper. The snow seemed to put new
face on every thing and every body in good hui
mour. Even the ladies would rise from the pave
ment by the assistance of some fortunate gallant who
happened to be near with damaged hoops, but sm-
ing face, and pass in merry mood 1t is well it
was so, for he that can keep his feet here in snow
freeze requires legs than four and iron shoes
The horses suffered dreadfuly by falling and slipp
ing, and they moved with fear and trembling until
the snow entirely covered the pavements.
Yesterday morning old Sol came up out of bed
clear but with breath most too warm for the sleigh
going people However, by times this morning eve
ry thing that had four legs "hitched TO
sleigh, and merrily did the bells CO. notwithstanding
it was Sunday, from early dawn to late at night
What fun-what pleasure does snow bring in new
York to some! and what suffering and misery to
others observed in Fulton street just before
night on Saturday, poor creature from China, clad
in no other clothing than thin Chinese suit. He
was sitting on the curb stone with his face buried
in his hands shivcring and crying with cold Near
him was his stock in trade, which consisted of few
penny boxes of matches; but he was too far gone
to sell goods Ijoined my sympathies with few
that had collected around him and passed as the
others did. Doubtless there hundreds if not
thousands at this very moment in this City suffering
! from cold and hunger who would eat the crumbs
that fall from the tables of slaves Yet with all
this before us We have philanthropic gentlemen who
live i'll splendor and afluence, that would not give
one cent to save the lives of score of their own
poo: and needy citizens sympathizng with our 'poor
unfortunate negroes"
The difference is just this-they can make capital
by sympathizng with our negroes without spending
dollar. Sympathy without money will net answer
with their own poor. Change the situation of our
| negroes with the poor at the North and they would
perish in the streets before these loud mouth abo
tiOnsts would succor them. say " Loud mouthed."
| All men with but few exceptions at the North, are
abolitionists at heart. \ gentleman of some stand
! ing day or two since asked me if knew there
were but few abolitiosists at the North? told him
from the complexion Of Congress thought there was
| good number, as but few ! presumed were from
the South. Oh, but said he, they politicians, and
] am speaking of the people here in the Northern
States. My reply was, who sent them there if the
do not understand me to condemn all Northern men.
| | am satisfied there some men North who would
stand up for the Constitution and the Union as long
| as any Southerner, from principle
New York is rather dull just at this time in the
way of business. The Merchants all taking
counts of stock and preparing to meet the new year
fair and square, The Theatres have good run also
the Opera House, the Academy Of Music However,
! do not relish Theatres much now and there is no
need going to Opera Houses and paying to hear good
nff t,o csuolk l,oI koEo
Opera. In this fast day when all 60 by fashion,
| it is not very strange. heard an anccdote few
days since in regard to the music at Grace Church.
| A long green coun.ryman (perhaps from the old
North State, as not accustomed to such music
! in churcheS) walked into the vestbule of Grace
Church. After standing while listening at the
mnsic the sexton invited him in. mo, THANK you,"
| said he, {" I don't dance on Sundays" Well. it is
fact one feels more like dancing than praising his
Maker by such music Perhaps though, as there
are some dancing Christians and members of Church
es, it all suits very WELL On Christmas day was
present at Grace Church, and the music surpassed
any opera ever attended and many heard speak
in high praise in aisle and vestbule of the Church.
ofthe music; but few spoke of the of the Minis
| ter, DR.. Taylor, which was told was excellent
one. being seated too far off to hear it.
The Rev. Dr. Hawks being sick on Christmas, did
not preach, which greatly disappointed his congre
! CATION and many others besides. The Dr. has been
engaged almost constantly for nearly year super.
|
petition under Com. Perry. I have seen some Of
the proofshees and manuscript All the officers in
the expedition from the Commodore down, kept jour
nals and no doubt but what will get true and
| interesting history of Japan. The book is very
large, containing about one hundred large plates
and drawings, and many correct likenesscs Of the
distinguished individuals" of the east taken from
| Daguerreotypes by the officers of the expedition
AS before observed, it will be most valuable
book, and reliable history of part Of the world we
| know nothing of at present. It will be out in
March. Congress will distribute about one half the
work, or one volume. The other, I'd volume, is the
property of the officers, and will come out in less
costly edition to supply the wants of the people
Dr. Hawks has laid aside the history Of North Caro-
| lima for while, waiting to get some papers from
England. He says it shall be correct history or it
never shall be published. We agree with him let
have more guessing at facts, and stories made
from the fertile brain of some specuator. Facts or
nothing, say. This is too long; poor writing is
like poor preaching, when ong-one is not read, and
| the other not listened to. WAYNE.
| Extracts from letter of our Washington Cores.
pondent Mcckenburg," of date December Goth:
| "Last night (Friday) at the request of several
members of the Democratic party, Democratic eau
was held, the object being to consider what was
best to be done. 1t WIS agreed with entire unanln'
ity understand to stand by Mr.. Richardson to the
last and the reiterated the resolution adop-
ted at the first caucus. The past four weeks have
satisfied the Democratic members with the proprl-
city of their course having proclaimed to the world
their position and seeking to form no coalition with
| any party. What proud position does the Demo.
cratic party now occupy before the country! Does
it not commend itself to the confidence and respect
Of every man? 1t is significant fact, that among
the Democratic press there is not voice dsappro-
| wing of the stand taken by the Democratic Repre-
sentatives. The Democracy Of the country will