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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-09

az 1t is respectfully suggested to our good-hu.
mored friend-who is of the seventeen Editors
of the Signa-that his pieces not properly pune
tuated as they appear in that paper. Though We
are far from agreeing with him in the matter of his
writings, still We confess we feel some solicitude as
to the manner in which they are brought out. 1t
is not for us, however, to lecture him about his
"pints "-nor is it necessary, for the election on
Thursday last put dead stop" generally to Know
Nothingism. Our contemporary now has an oppor-
tunity to look about him and "count four" while
contemplating the wreck.
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Duel at BZads,aaB,sro.,

WASHINGTON, Aug, 6.-Roger A. Pryor Esq, zone
of the editors of the Richmond Enquirer, and b..
ert Ridgway, Esq, one Of the editors Of the R,h.
ing. The distance was ten pac.s One shot was
fired. Neither party injured. The meter sas then
amicably adjusted. ~
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RdiZr0QG Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, August 6.-The train from BalH-
more last night ran over COW near Goday's Ferry.
Three cars were demolished No lives were lost "A
few Of the passengers were injured asnsng them "A
Scherrman and Mr.. Ball, mail agent who. was in.
iured internally. t7.@Sa - ss7i~,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-09
Kentucku Election.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Private dispatches receiv-
ed in this city, say that the Democrats have elected
the judge in the Lexington District of Kentucky by
large majority. The competitor was the present
Judge.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-09

Extract from q letter to the Editors, dated
CHAPHI HILL, Aug. f.
81 can no longer do without the Standard wish to
learn the principles of Democracy because BY those prn
cples the Union must stand M Hurrah for Buchanan
and Breckinridge Whenever the Standard makes its
pearance the Know Nothings acaer like rats from an old
barn on. fire."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-09

MAN thus speaks of the old line Wings in Pennsyl
vania, who are supporting Buchanan:
eve have aid the very flower of the old Wing par
ty. In Philadelphia such men Josiah Randall, W. B.
Reid Eli K Price, j. r. Chandler. H. Binney the sons Of
the great Clay leaders, John Charles Gpn Fred
other talented and able who the soul of the
Wing organization of former years, earnestly advoca
State PRIDE but from recognition Of the fact that most
cherished institutions the Constitution and the Union it
that the Democratic party the organization capable
Of stemming the torrent Of fanacsm which
State spirit anmates thousands IF their political
associates and gladly welcome such noble allies to our
ranks" -aNs
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now READY

Swaim,s Observation-Disclosures. -. Il
VVHE NORTH.CAROLINAM AGNTRATE,
practical guide to the Laws of the State and de-
csons Of the Supreme Court defining the duties and uris-
dction of Justices the Peace under the Revised Code
of lS5455 together with full instructons and numerous
Forms and Precsdents. = seTf7s - :.
EDWARD CATwEIL Esq, LIB, so
Counsellor at Low. y H.; -, ~ y
One Vol. vo containing nearly 500 pages handsomely
printed on good paper and we'll bound in law binding.
Price, Is 80. Postage, SO cents. -sst
This day published and for sale BY z
&C. Book Stors.
Raleigh, N. G., LIST Aug, 1856. To-,
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NOR sALE!l-A VALUABLE, TRACT OF LANn

~ = H. 1900. ra., f ILL.,. 'o, Dr "a ~ .,
in the county of Wake miles frum Durhsms satiOu
the NorthCarolina Railroad. This land swell adapted
opinions Of some Of the best planters ii Granville and ess
where there be doubt that It superior tobacco
land The contains about $500 and 10 well
tered in every respect 1t is bounded for nearly two miles
the north by Emo river with Eerbies creek running
through the southern portion and in addition, there are
many small streams that take their from
failing springs. The location is ntireiy healthy. There =
perhaps of the that could be divided IL
to small tracts to greater advantage. .5,3st
For further particulars address
ALBERT WILKERSON, ~
West Point p o., Orange CO., NC. :
August s, 1856. 5y7 ll45-6tw.S
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Extract from !. letter to the Editors, dated

80 sCHAF7AxoooA, Tenn, -3gtA 1ply.s
Tennessee is safe for Buchausn BY FROM IN ten
thousand minority. The casales are q work q 6ost
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American stats Council g. unsseiag Is day, ~
motion to endorse gsfdpse It q sD5nsssoa -
amended by substituting ths EtsmontAnd
Johnston BY . vote of 90 Is d sssss
A letter was read from .Psestdent B6tHslt s6s1ik
ing the character ofthe Nasss seoeaeil =
moreites to form new council Thb sII,nass 49,
the eupon Withdrew and formed new Hu1asik
The Fremontsrs endorsed the nsminafioH q Glow.
Gardner, and adhered to the neminafph Of EbSllsat
and johnston. ssf@s n sss<.s - ssss4ss.
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ELECTORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND V1CE.PRES1DENT

For the State at Large:
HENRY NJ. SHAW, OF CuRRITUcK,
SAMUEL P. HILL, OF CAswELL.
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TAX BILL.

SEC. l. Bet enacted By lie Senate and House Of
Representaiires nor met and sitting in general as
ye,u5ly. o,id Jy the authority Of The same, That
tax for the sums and in the manner hereinafter
mentioned, shall he raised and paid into the Pub
lie Treasury of this State for the use and service
thereof, that is to say: sixty cents ad ralorem on
every hundred dollars of the value of oil the lands
granted in this State according to the existing
classification as heretofore established; seventy
cents per head OH all slaves two dollars on each
free negro, mulatto, or mcstizo, Egyptians and
Indians, free Indians in amity with this govern
mcnt excepted between tie ages of fifteen and
fifty years, except such shall be clearly proved
to the satisfaction of the Collector to be incapa-
bic, from mains or otherwise. of procuring
livelihood: twelve and half cents dd ralorem on
every hundred dollars of the value of all lots,
lands, and buildings within any city, own, vii
lacc, or borough in this State; fifty cents per
hundred dollars on factorase cmployments, facul-
ties and professions, including the profession Of
dentistry, whether in the profession Of the law,
the profits be derived from the cost of suit, fees
or other sources of professional income.) excep-
ting clergymen, schoolmasters, schoomistresses,
and mechanics, and on the amount of commissions
received by vendue masters and commission mer-
chants; twenty-five cents per hundred dollars on
the capital stock paid in on the first Of October
1856, Of all Banks which for their present char
ters have not paid O. bonus to the State; twenty
Ave cents on every hundred dollars Of capital OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-25
THE HOLIDAYS.

Another year has well-nigh gone. The gala
days have come; old and young are mingling to-
gether in reunion fraught, pleasantly and cheer
fully as may be, with hopes and memories-the
Incidents or the past and the promises OF the 1u-
ture; and We, with grateful recollection OF many
kindnesses, and with hearts full of thankfulness
for the uniformly and generously bestowed offices
Of friends and patrons, joyously present to the
good readers of the ENQUIRER the congratulations
of the season, and bid each and all hey-day sal
utation for "Merry Christmas and happy New
Year"
The occasion, always suggestive, brings to mind
many remembrances proftaby to be thought on
and we'll to be written. As the days have come
and gone, they have left the sand the debris Of
many rough storm ofSsrrow. Here and there
heart is sad the freshlyturned sod in the grave
yard tells its bitter story, or the vacant chair
around the fire. side brings up the fearful thought
of the wandcrer from home. But griefs, like
s'the footprints on Tampa's strand, wear quickly
away; and l.avc for the years record more OF JOY
and gladness. The harvest-time has plentifully
crowned the labors of the year. the tempest Of our
almost fratrcidal war is at rest, and the world at
peace; and our people may happily and joyfully
60 up to the temple Of worship, and render hum
BILE and devout offerings of thanksgiving and
praise to the bcnefcent and gracious Giver of all
Good. -
This number closes the second volume Of our
paper. In regard to its affairs and prospects, we
might say much; but another occasion will better
answer our purpose. In order that our household
may Lave abundant opportunity to enjoy the fes
tivties of the season, we shall omit the pubca-
ton next week so that The first number of the
third volume will not be expected until the Sth Of
January. Especially during our absence, our
boys have done good and faithful service and
none deserve to enjoy better the pleasures of
Christmas -frolic Give them sample room and
verge enough; and ifyou can spare good thing,
kind reader, send it to then
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TIE DYING YEARS ADDRESS TO THE
SOUL.

Look back into the Past. o Soul, look back!
What hast thou seen within its black, or dim,
Or cleaning ocean. depths through which thy
wing
Hath raised thee up? o Soul, why hast thou nor
Come up to hear the midnight knc'l Of Time
Dim sounding Ger the solitary waste?
Why ar. thou thus forcloomed to know pause
Like this, and hear tic knclt Of moments past
Of hours days, months, and years, perchance mis-
spent?
l. it type of Resurrection, Soul?
MhY-whe ea the wear -las- -circied cut its aanrSa-
Why dost thou stand above the crowded Past,
And toward the Future strain thy sightless eyes ?
Why OIL tle wavclcss sea, around thee spread,
Lockst thou abroad to catch some wnverin9 form,
Or raise q silvcry wave to glad thy sight?
Why think to find n haven above the food,
That is The trca .urr house ot all the Past,
And fear 20 g#za down through the depths below !:
O Soul look back into the Past. look back.
Down through its drcary charncl chamhcrs, look !!
What thing of real good. which thou didst made
Is treasured there: Since thy young thought
first knew
Thy beings act. what hast thou done Of good?
Nought-Hou-ht % Scul, c"nnscl thee afrcsh-
BE thou. henccfnrth. aware of i'll Be good,
And let thy cnoi 90 forth for humankind;
So when thy wing hath passed this orbits verge
Thy pale ticsh-covcring lhIica off, all Dust,
Thou shalt anew, ay, and for ever, take
Another orbit, and awake, in strains
Snhilac. the praise Of thy Creator-GoD!
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Columbia Market.


Coton.-Thc demand for the article during the
whole of the week just brought to close has been
active and good, at full and steady prices and if
there has been any change it has beeu in favor Of
sellers. We are still without any later adyices
from Europe, which are past due, anl anxious
ly looked for. The sales Of the week Foot mp l.
624 bales, and we now quote inferior 1BI@l0a;
ordinary 1l@l14 midlling I1s@l1J; good
millliug l13 fair IL I, a:u choice l # cents
BIron.-Wc have no material or -quotable
change to notice in the bacon market, aud We
therefore continue to quote, for shoulders81 99s;
sides l0@t0!, and hams l1@l15 cents, according
to quality.
Corn.--In the corn market we have no change
to notice; the dsmanlis moderate, and psiees are
steady. We still quote; 80@S5 cents ~ bushel. :
Pers.--Thcre is a fair supply of peas on the
market, and prices are uniform and steady at our
former qunt,tions Of 55@G0 cents II bushei.y
Oaks-Tne demand for oats is mSserate, and
as the stock is fair we therefore have no Change
to notice in prices. We still quote $1,000 cents
4, bu:hcl. i,s
Four.-The demaud for this article is active
and good, AMI prices are rathcr booking up. We
still qnotc, however, SG!@SG} for common to
gooi hrands; superfnc 81, and extra family -four
S7!@S72 Z Dbl. - ~
F0dder.-Thcrc has been fair supply Of this
article on the market during the past week, aud as
the demand is moderate there is therefore no
change in prices. We still quote $14@SH R
100 pounds. - :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-25
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

This Institution has opened its session, with
9S matriculates. About 80 OF these belong to the
two lower classes. The rapid filling up of the
Sophomore and Freshman Glasses, since the de-
cidcd stand taken by the Trustees and Faculty in
favor of good order and discipline, is gratifying
evidence Of the sound views of parents and guar
dians, and manfcsts most clearly the confidence
felt in the Institution. The Students arc from no
less than six Southern States, so that the circle
of Influence of the College is widening. Of their
number, 81 arc members of the Church and IA
are candidates for the ministry. The influence
Of so large n proportion of pious young men, Is
most salutary and there is probably no College in
the land more distinguished for decorum, propric-
ty, and close attention to studies.
The religious exercises are well attended, and
the department of the students would do credit TO
anv congregation in the country. These exercises
consist in sermon, Sabbath Morning; Bible
recitation in the afternoon, anl praycr-meetlng,
conducted by the Students at night. In addition
two of tic Glasses rcctc on the Bible, or Eviden-
ccs of Christianity, every Monday Morning, and
congregational prayer-mccting is held every
Wednesday night. About onc.half Of the Stu
dents habitually, and of their owa accord, attend
the Wednesday night prayer-meet:ng.
The Faculty, in accordance with the wishes Of
the Trustees, have raised the standard of adm:s-
sion, and Il dozen applicants at least were reject
ed by letter before coming on, because their
qualifications were below the new Standard
Quite n number of others have been refused en-
trance into tIc classes for w!icl !heI apaiHa aud
have been placed in lower classes. Some from
other Institutions have been allowed to enter al
euHGsm, though their attainments were below the
standard Of Davidson. IL the last two years,
several have been entered in other Colleges into
the classes they were refused entrance into at Da-
v;tson \ Professor, in one Of the most dst!n-
guishcd Southern Colleges, attended late cxaini-
nation, and pronounced freely and publicly the ut
'airincnts Of the Students higher than in his own
Institution. The improved standard of scholar
ship is greatly due to the fact that few very young
men now enter the College; the majority are Of
mature years and we'll l-tlained minds.
The Trustees at their last annual meeting en-
poycd the celebrated Architect, \. J. Davis, Esq,
cl Newly York, to come Gu ard make plan for the
New College building. Mr.. DaTis visited the
ground in August, AMI presented plan, which
has been accepted by the Board Proposals for
building are now before the public. Ii IS prOba-
BILE that the contrac; will be given to Mr. Scofeld
of Columbia. The estimated cost Of the new ci-
fee, which is to be a qta,rangular, is SlO0,OOO,
and it will be, when completed, one Of the most
beautiful! and imposing structures On The conti-
nent. FRIEND.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

We take the subjoincd account of an accident on
the Spartanburg and Union Railroad, from the
Carolinidn of Sunday
The Union and Spartanburg train yesterday,
few miles above Ashford's Ferry, met with Sc
rous accident. car which was out Of order in
it's running gear is considered as to have been
the cause. The passenger car was thrown from
the track, down IN embankment some fifty feet,
rolling over three times, and becoming total
wreck OF fifteen or eighteen passengers, most of
them were more or less hurt. Mr.. Price, of North
Carolina, is considered dangerously injured.
Dr. Wright and Mr.. John Henderson are iniur-
cd, but not seriously. Miss Sims and brother
were both severely cut
4 nurse of Mrs E. Elmore, of Montgomery,
had her mistress infant in her lap, and when she
found the car falling over, she clasped the child
to her bosom and cried out, 81 will live or die
with you my baby"-and faithfully protected her
charge. Another child of Mrs. Z. was saved by
the kind aid of gentleman whose name is un
known.
Every attention was given to the passengers
that could be had and those who could not con-
tnue to Aston were left in the care Of some Of
the workman on the road until they could be re-
moved.
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READ THIS 4!

The Edgeheld Advertiser perpetrates the follow
;np capital hit, which suits the season so nicely
and applies so well to our own friends that we are
constrained to make it ours. Our Publisher will
set it sleaded" and pass it off as EDITORIAL
Northwestern Editor appeals to his subscri-
bers in vigorous statement of his troubles and
adds: "J you ,rant to die happy, come forward
and settle your dues"-which is as much as to
say that his situation must be relieved or the i'm
precautions of ruined printer will fall inveratey
upon his delinquents. Poor fellow! what nest
of barbarians you must have pitched your tent
amongst! Come down South among gentlemen;
where it is esteemed the most pitful Of things to
withhold the price of ones newspaper. When
we scan your earnest statement of wrongs, and
then look over our host of honorable subscribers,
we grow happy by the contrast. True there are
some owing us FIVE, ten, fifteen, yes, twenty dol
lars on the old score. But see here comes our
efficient collector this moment with the arrearages
Of O dozen OF more of this class. They are oil
paying up, paying up, paying up, like men who
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-25
UNION ACADEMY.

YINHE exercises of this wel-known Academy,
4 will be resumed on the FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY NEXT, under the superintendent of
J. H. BLACK. The healthiness of the vicinity,
the morality and agreeabeness Of the neighbor-
hood, and the cheapness of boarding, offer strong
inducements to parents who wish to educate their
children from home. ,...
Terms Of Tuition per Session Of Five Months:
Languages and Mathematics, ,........."..-..S15 90
Philosophy, History, Geography, (AncenD II 90
Eng. Grammar, and Geography, (Modern) 90
Reading, Writing &c......."""-..".".."., %
Students will be received at any time, and char
ged from time of entrance till the close Of the
Session. No deductions for absence unless caus-
ed by sickness. Good Boarding can be obtained
at $S per month. .-.
J. II. BLACK, Principal.
Dec 25 50 If
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CONGRESS-.

This body has thus far consumed the time IN a
useless discussion of the Presidents Message anu
its topics; and will not, probably, 60 heartily to
work until after the holidays. We have the fol-
lowing, dated December 49,
In the House, twenty thousand copies OF the
Presidents Message and the accompanying docu-
ments were ordered to be printed.
The consideration of the Presidents Message
was resumed Mr.. Quitman sad, he believed
every word of the President on the slavery ques-
tun was we'll tinr-i uu true, and the developments
in the House show that the objects Of tho RSpub-
hcan party were such as the Executive had attrib-
uted to them. The leading men in that organlza-
ton had declared their purpose to destroy that in
stitution which is intertwined with the Southern
States.
Speaking on the subject of Central America,
Mr. Quitman said he was opposed to bowing and
yielding to England and France. This has been
the rock on which we have split. We want no
treaty with any foreign nation relative to our duty
in this continent and we should not therefore call
on any power to come across the ocean to help US
to regulate American affairs. We should, our
selves, attend to this matter.
He believed that Gen. Walker was an instru-
ment in the hands of Providence to carry out
American civilization; and it was the duty of our
government not to throw obstacles IN his way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-25

can distinguish between right and wrong Ad-
mitted, that a goodly number are yet to be heard
from. Never fear. We know the names They
are good and true. They are before us now. We
place our finger upon them at random. 1t covers
three They are old acquaintances, esteemed
friends. Tell US they wont do the thing that's
right Stuff. Every soul of them would scorn
the imputation. Brother of the Northwest! there
is sentiment among our people, that to deIraud
the printer of his dues is too small meanness to
find room in q gcntleman's heart. Cultivate that
sentiment among your people, and your woes will
have on end
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-25
THE LEGISLATURE.

This body, after session OF twenty-seven days.
adjourned on Saturday last at 10 o'clock, P. NJ
Inasmuch as the last days of the session were
occupied almost exclusively with the reading Of
bills, the purport Of which are already known to
our readers, we concluded to omit our regular
correspondence, and in stead to furnish COM
p,ete list of the Acts with such explanations as
we thought requisite to make them ineligible to
ALL The list is,formidable in regard to numbers
at least one-third larger than any heretofore
madeout for any one session; but the matters are
almost entirely of private and local nature.
The legislation for cur District was unusually
meagre. In relation to the petition of sundry citi
zens of Rock Hill, praying act of incorporation,
the Committee reported unfayorably, on the
ground that the legal forms had not been compli-
ed with.
The Military Committee reported favorably on
the Petition of the Bethel Brass Band, praying
Incorporation and to be attached to the 34th Reg-
ment. The Report was adopted. An unfavora-
bic Report was adopted, on the petition of citizens
of York District residing within the bounds of the
46th Regiment, praying to be allowed to attach
themselves to the Union Light Infantry, of the
34th Regiment. There is no regulation prohibi-
ting the privilege desired by the petitioners and
the Committee thought it unnecessary to legis-
late in regard to it, while the integrity of the Beat
Companies to which these persons may have be-
longed is not affected. In other words, although
the petition vas laid on the table, the prayer is in
effect granted. As it is q matter of interest to
portion of our subscribers, we have procured
copy of the report, and publish it entire in another
column.
The following persons were, on Tuesday, elect
ed President and Directors of the Bank of the
State:
Pre,ident-C. NJ Furman. Drectors-C. G.
Colcock, G. P. Deveaux, ". C. Dukes, Albert Elfe,
P. C. Gaillard, F. Lanneau, Thomas Lehre, W. Y.
Paxton, A. Simonds, L. ". Spratt, ]. II. Stein
meyer, H. F. strohecker.
Our ofttimes unpleasant and burdensome task
as correspondent has now ended and we trust
that our performance has been such as to meet
the wishes and the appreciation of our readers
We have deemed it matter of no minor impor-
tance, that the people should take an interest in
and be thoroughly informed upon the acts of
"Commission and omission" done by their law
giyers; and if we have contributed our allotted
part to this end our reward is ample and complete.
Our delegation have oil returned to their homes,
in excellent health and spirits. They have been
faithful workers. and We take pleasure in bearing
testimony to the zeal, earncstness and efficiency
with which they have generally discharged the
trusts committed to them. If they made no noise,
the occasion demanded none.