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For the Standard.
Southern Commercial Convention.

At meeting of the citizens of Raleigh, held at
the Town Hall, on Monday the 18th November, w.
D. Haywood Esq, the Mayor, was called to pre-
side, and Pulaski Cowper was appointed Secretary.
The Hon. R. NJ. Saunders submitted the follow
ing Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That We approve Of the Commercial
Convention, proposed to be held in the City of Sa
vanEah, Geo., on the 9Th December proximo.
Resolued That it is expedient and proper that the
City of Raleigh should be represented in said Con.
vention. and that the Chairman Of this meeting be
authorized to appoint ten delegates to the same.
Resolced further, That in order that the State be
fully represented, it is recommended expedient
that His Exceency Gov. Bragg appoint suitable per.
sons as Delegates.
Under the second Resolution the Chairman ap-
pointed the following Delegates Hon. R NJ Saun-
ders, Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, Alfred Williams, r. s.
Tucker, Geo. w. Mordecai, Ed. Cantwell, Geo. Lit
tie, E. G. Haywood Ii. D. Turner L. E. Heartt, and
Hon. S. H. Rogers.
On motion, the Editors Of the City papers were
requested to publish these proceedings.
On motion of Mr.. Branch, the meeting adjourned.
w. D. HAYWOOD, Chm'n.
P. CowrER, Secy.
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GENERAL WILLIAM WALKER-Gen. Walker in
virtue of success, is so near becoming hero that
it will be safe, perhaps to take the fact for granted
and give his biography. Until his adventure before
Sonora, in the fall of 1858, his life had been
paratively uneventful, and its incidents are sufi
ciently set forth in the following extract from the
Washington Union:
The writer Of this article has known VIM. walk
from his childhood and has it, therefore, within
his power to correct several errors which prevail
with regard to him. In the first place, then, he is
native Of Nashville, Tennessee his father being of
Scotch birth, coming, we believe, from Glasgow or
its vicinity; his mother, who was sister of Jno.
Noryell, at one period Senator in Congress from
Michigan, being native of Kentucky: William,
the eldest Of their children is about thirty
four years of age, is of rather dminutive stature,
whitish hair fair, complexion, much stained on the
checks and about the eyes with cckles, gray eyes,
and coantenance, on the whole rather tame and
unprepossessing His voice is decidedly nasal be-
ing what the children call sing-song; his manners
arc uncommony quiet and reserved, If not awkward,
but when in company with intimate friends, and
when interested in any subject, he wakes up and
his whole appearance greatly changes
At school and college Walker was most taciturn
and studious; he was particularly proficient in ma
thematics and the exact sciences and his gradu-
alton at the University of Nashville, he went to
Edinburgh where he went through the school of med
icine and afterwards attended lectures on that
science at Paris, and then travelled over consider
aoie portion OF miudle ana southern Europe On nus
return to Nashville he found that neither his health
his temperament fitted him for the life of ply
sician, and came to this city with the intention of
studying law and obtaining admittance to the bar.
He pursued his studies for some time, and was ad-
mitted to practice, but never, we think, made any
very strenuous attempt to advance in the profession.
Shortly afterwards he became connected with the
Crescent and devoted himself with great earnestness
and zeal to editorial labors. The experiment did not
however, prove fortunate as he had expected, and
he therefore gave it up, and followed the example
of many other adventurous and ambitious spirits,
by going to California. In that State he was also
for awhile connected with the press and at the period
Of the descent upon Sonora, "a hich he made with q
handful of followers. he was, If we have not been
misinformed, again trying his luck at the bar. How
ever l.advised and unfortunate that adventure may
be regarded by many, all will agree that, so far as
its history has transpired Walker displayed ndomi-
table nerve and heroism in the midst of the sternest
dificslties
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The SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CoNvENTIoN.-Gov-
ernor Lgon has appointed the following delegates to
represent the State of Maryland in the Commercial
Convention to be held at the city of Savannah Geor-
gla, on the Sth December next
Hon j. V: L. McMahon, Ex Gov. E. Louis Love-
'Uen. Iench Tilghman, j. II. LuclSett, Charles How
,ard, VIM. H. Norris Chas. NJ. Keyser Henry Milf.
Ss saay; uustave W. Lurman, Bcale, II. Richardson,
StePnen .. Joyce, DR.. j. Hanson Thomas, A. S.
AoeIl, Col. j: Alden Weston, VIM. McKim, Charles
=. Wethered, Col. H. G. S. Key, Daniel G. Dirpes.
D Dr; Catbel Humphreys, Col. Edward Lord, Thomas
11nfoi1Iaday, II DR.. P. Wroth, John G. Groome james
va Z; Earle, Ramsay McHenry, Gen. Thomas ]. Nc.
S",s, Sag, 1ohn s. Tyson, James L. Bartol, Samuel NJ.
ward W. Belt, Dr. Charles A. Harding. Thomas R
Aent' DIR. j. W. Geyer.
in' Governor Of Virginia has already appointed
avery large and able delegation.
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October Is, 1856.


STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAs-WAkE A
SCOUNfY.-In Equity-In the matter of Seth Edwards,
James Edwards, and others.--Petition 10 sell land
Pursuant order made at Fall Term, 1856 of the
Court of Equity for the County of Wake the undersigned
Clerk and Master will to sell at the Court House
dosr in the City of Raleigh the 18th day of November
next the lands in the peadngs prayed be sod that day
being the Monday of November Court, to-wit
Three small tracts of land containing Sc acres ano
er 76 and third AZ acres all lying close together
being part of the real estate of Jos Edwards deceased
of Wake County lying in said county the waters Of
Crabtree Creek adjoining the lands Of JOS Baucom An,
derson Clements Alfred Jones. and others
Terms SALE credit of six months will be given to
purchasers upon their giving bond with approved sureies
bearing interest from the day of sale Sevenyve dollar,
of the purchase money TO be paid in cash.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, c. ME-.
October 2lst, 1856. s7-wAswts.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE,-THE UY

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE-THE UN
y DERSIGNED, beingpesrous of mo Sinz to the West
offers for sale his Tract oLand containing eight hundred
and or less and lying eight les east
Of Raleigh, the East side Neuse RIVER Said Tract of
Land contains about five hundred and fifty wood
land the balance of the Tract is high cuva-
on and is the best farm, considering its size in that
ton of the county The wood land passed by
upland in that neghbohood. The land well wae-ed and
has on it Dwelling which double log building
good negro-houses, Blac smith shop a carr ragehouse
barns eottonhouse and stkblesal good repair There
IS Well of exce"nt watera, the yard and a spring
convenient to the dwelling There three good
two of App.cs Que OF L. aches-On premises.
Further particulars persons wishing
purchase at any time examine the premises Terms
will be made easy.
MADISON c. HODGE
Oct 10, 1856. AVA.
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RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.

(Nsar the cnnsr Of Hargett aud Wilmington Streetsl
VNHE SUBSCRIBERS BEG LEAVE TO INFORM
II their friends and the public generally, that they
now prepared 10 execute all ORDERS such Monuments.
HeadStones Tombs and Grave Ornaments of all descrp-
tons and will manufacture from the best Italian and Amer
can Marble at Northern prices and finished the latest
and most approved style
Also, Granite Work of all descriptions for buildings or
all other purposes Mason Work, &c, done to order.
N B All orders from o distance promptly attended to
Address
THOMAS GRIER,
p. MCGOWAN.
October Is, 1856. ll54ly.
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5o1o lbs. Family Bacon-l0oo p airs shoe..

500 lbs. Family Bacon-l000 p airs Shoes.
II EEP IT BEFORE TIE PEOPLE THAT AN
~ selling and will continue to sell, loo for cask
short time to puucauai customsrs hare store large
lot Of leather togeher with general assortment Of Gro
ceries such Sugar. Coef Moasses Cheese Flour best
old and common liquors, &c. &e, which wiIl sell whole
sale retail Call and for yourself 4th door from B.
determined not TO be undersod by any Thankful for
past favo hope by r dealing and strict attention 70
JORDAN W0MBLE.
y. B. Jugs Dec-pters, and Tumhlers will be loaned
the members Of the ensuing Legislature and liquors furn-
ished on the best terms. J.W.
Sept %, 1855. 1l57-wiy.
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The following resolution was adopted by Concord
Presbytery, at its late sessions in Statesvle, n G.
Whereas, the Chief Executive Of the State has ap-
pointed the goth inst, as day of Thanksgiving and
Prayer.
Resolced, That the observance Of this day be
recommended to all our Churches.
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LEATHER Betting OR BANDS
At Townsville Depot, Davidson County, N. c.. y,
MANUFACTURER BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Ef-
1THER single double, made from the best Northern
Belt Leather stretched piece by piece by improved
chnery cemented and copper rred at New York prices
CHAS. NJ. LINES, So
Townsville, Davidson Co., N. C..
All orders promptly attended to- and belts forwarded &C
cordng to directions The above belts for sale by w.
Lutterloh, Fayetteville.
Dec %. 1885, 1l.-1yw
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At the recent netting of the Herts Agricultural
Association, Sir E. B. Lytton stated that within the
last three years, independently of the sum expended
on ordinary manures, the farmers of Great Britain
had laid out five millions sterling in the purchase Of
guano, and that within the same period million Of
fresh acres had beeen brought into cultivation.
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THANKSGIVING DAY-In accordance with the re-
commentator Of His Excelency Gov. Bragg, Thurs.
day last was generally observed in this City as
day of thanksgiving. The two houses of the Gen.
eral Assembly adjourned over from Wednesday to
Friday and there were services in the various
Churches. Business and labor, as general thing,
were suspended during the day.
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THE ELECTORAL CoLLEGEs-The Presidential Elec-
tors chosen on the 4th inst, will be called by the
Governors of the States meet in each State Capt.
tol on the first Wednesday of December, and cast
their VOTE and choose messenger to carry it sealed
to Washington. On the second "Wednesday of Feb
ruary the returns will be counted by Congress and
declared
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Official Vote of the State.

REV. DIR. LAcY.-The many friends and admirers
of this popular divine, had the pleasure of hearing
him. in his old place on Sunday last, in this City,
The DR.. was on his way from the Synod to his home
at Davidson College, and We were glad to see him
enjoying such robust health.
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Factory Stock and Land for Sale.

"HE SUBSCRIBER BEING DESTROYS OF Re-
MOVING TO Florida, offers for sale his interest in
Orange Factory provided the purchaser is agreeable the
other partners preferred the whole may be bought
upon terms agreeable TO the purchaser.
He also offers for sale his Plantation adjoining the
above named Factory, containing about hundred
the above property is disposed of private sale
before the first of April next it will then be exposed
public sale.
.-. JOHN C. DOUGLAS.
Oct. Is, 1856. 97-wsw,
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HoLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PnLs-are astonish-
ing remedies for Scrofula, and all Skin Diseases. As
salt penetrates meat will this Ointment reach the
affected parts if rubbed in externally. Sold at the
manufactures, No. 80 Maiden Lane, New-York, and
No. 244 Strand, London; and by all druggists, at
25c, 62ic., and 81 per pot or box.
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Secretary of State.
State Printer.

The Editors of this paper were, on Tuesday last
elected State Printers by the General Assembly.
They beg to be allowed to make their most sin.
cere acknowledgements to their friends in that body
for this mark of their confidence and favor
No expense nor pains shall be spared to execute
the public printing promptly, and with neatness and
accuracy.
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eY- We are requested to state that the Principal
Clerk of the Commons will attend daily at his Office
in the Capitol from until 10 O'clock for hour
before the meeting of the General Assembly, with
the journals Of the day preceding, for the convent
ence of the members
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PosTPoNED.-We have been requested to state
that the Public Debate of the Raleigh Debating
Society, y,"-advertised to take place this (Friday)
evening-has been postponed for few weeks. Due
notice will be given when it takes place.
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VIRGINIA ELEcroN.-The Richmond Enquirer
publishes official and estimated returns from every
county in Virginia The footings-up give Mr. Buch-
anan majority Of 2s,0A in the State Gov. Wise's
majority in 1856 was lOO4S
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A MILLIONS BUSHELS OF WHEAT RAISED IN OsE
CouNTY.-The Rockford OIL Register estimates the
present seasons wheat crop in Winnebago county,
at million bushels, and yet not one-th Of the
land is in cultivation"
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELEcroN.-The subjoined ta-
bic gives the full vote at the late election in each
State where the result is ascertained, and the
ported or estimated majority in each of the remain
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Oct. Is, 1856
THE KNUCKLE WASHING MACHINE.
WITH 200 FLOATING BALLS, H1

MADE AND SOLD BY THE SUBSCRIBER OWN
NlER Of the Patent in the Counties of Johnston
Wake, Person, Caswel, Alamance and Orange n G.. All
orders addressed to at Hllsborough will be promptly
e..euded TO- ALEXR DICKSON.
Also. for sale by James " Towies. Raleigh, n. C.
July 5, 1856. ..----. -~-- llS2-wtf
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MARRIED.

On the 18th inst at Pactplus Pitt county by Rev Ed.
WIN Geer Mr. Rufus 8. Tucker, of Raleigh c. to Miss
Florence E. only daughter of Churchill Perkins, ESQ., Of
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Gke Stan1ar1,
RALEIGH. SATURDAY. NOV. a2. 1855.
Governors Message,

We have the pleasure of laying before our read.
ers to-day the able and statcslnan-like message Of
Gov Bragg to the two houses of the General AS.
sembly.
The message is devoted mainly to the exposition
and consideration of State affairs; and in this res
pect, as in others, the Governor is full, clear and
most satisfactory The people of the State will find
in this document an accurate and interesting state
ment of the State debt present and prospective, as
we'll as of the past progress and present condition of
the various public works.
The allusion of the Governor to federal affairs is
well-tmed and in excellent taste: and his views of
the character of the federal government and of the
geographical Fremont party, and his estimate of the
rights of the people Of North Carolina under COM
mon Constitution, " i'll meet cordial response in the
heart of every patriotic citizen of the State.
Our limited space to- day prevents further ausion
to this important State paper, but commend it to
the particular attention of readers of all parties
Secretary of State.
On Wednesday last the Hon. VIM. Hill was unan.
imously reelected Secretary of State by the two
Houses of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Hill is, by far the oldest public servant in tn
State. He is model to all men of industry and
fidelity. The Legislature, in thus re-electing him
have honored themselves as much as they have hon
ored him. Though already considerably beyond
the limits which the Psalmist has assigned to mortal
life, we trust he may be spared yet many years AZ
an example to others, and as the faithful servant o.
the State, whose officer be has been for more thar
half century.
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SENATE.


... WEDNESDAY, Nov ~, 1856.
Mr.. Wiggins. of Halifax, moved that message
be sent to the House of Commons proposing that,
when the two Houses adjourn to-day, that they ad-
iourn over to Friday morning, 10 0o'cock-Thu, sday
having been set aside by His Exc.llency, by Pro-
clamation, as day of Thanksgiving.
Message received from the House of Commons,
transmitting the annual message of His Exeelency,
Gov. Bragg. and accompanying documents, with q
proposition to print. -t
The message was read before the Senate, and the
proposition to print, concurred in.
Message received from the House, proposing to
raise joint select Commettee, of Eve on the part
Of the House and three on the part of the Senate,
on the Lunatic Asylum, Deaf & Dumb Asylum,
Swamp Lands, Military Affairs, aud Cherokee
Lands; which was on motion of Mr. Clark, of Edge
combe, laid on the table. ..--. --
Message received from the House, transmitting q
statement of the affairs of the Bank of the State
with proposition to print. Concurred in.
The Senate then proceeded to vote for Engrossing
Clerk when, Mr.. L. w. Joyner received 50 votes,
and Mr.. Robt Oates 12 votes.
On motion of Mr.. Wilder, of Wake, message
was sent to the House, proposing to vote forthwith
for Secretary Of State-and nominated VIM. Hill, of
Wake, the present incumbent, for that Office
message was received from the House, concur.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
indianapolis Rcdeemcd-Rcpue-
licnu City Ticket Elected.

We take paiiculsr pleasure in suoun-
cling that Indianapolis 10 "righ; side up"
I'VE bsvs mo, the enemy" and thrash,d
them decently. indianapolis has proved
that fair vote is all that is needed to Sc.
cure a Republican victory. After
warm contest we have elected out csndi
dates for Mayor and Clerk BY two hundred
majority, Lest spring we were beaten
BY over Two hundred majority. and We
were beaten in the presidential contest
BY small majority. We fsli sure
then that a fair vote would have showF
a different result, ana the election of
Saturday proves il. There were no i'm
por,a,ions for i, wouldn't pay ia city
ele c,ion. and only the fair legal vote nf
she city VAS polled, as fer We as could
learn.
4! is m slight matter OF coneratulerion
that SO soon liter our defeat in the Pes
dental contest we shouts pu, cur opro-
nen:s unltr by So handsome q .nal1riIv.
/: iss cheering indication OF The strength
ADJ Jsterm nation of The R~pobli:sus. -
They are working in the tight way. and
The preservation of their organ zaiios
aud a rene wal OF their sxar,ions in fu-
ture elections. will reverse The De ,rsb;s
resa'.s OF the Pfesidebtisl election. In
diana pills says to toe Republicans Of
Indiaui. Fight the good fsh, msniuAy
we are beaten but not cosqu-rri -
stand 10 your arms, and we shall win tie
great battle yet" Ii is u glorious Vie
tory considering lis an,eceJ,n's ard car
cumstsnces, and The csnnon new roaring,
the bonfitrs blazi.g and the shouting.
are tie legitimate results Of good osesu-
iz.;ion and uneu.fling resolution.
Oar opponents spared no effort. and
no abuse Of our candidates, bu. thsis
malice receiled auA ipjurei them far
worse than fairni / could have ia.
jured us. The Ger csme up mat
fully to the support, The working snsn
against his sris'ocra &c oPponen n, end
10 them must be attributed the better
par, oil the victory. They have laugh,
the Democrats ,hat it weu't par 10
abuse sn honest hard. working msn, be-
cause his early poverty sni continual la
Dor have deprived him Of collegiate ed.
uca;iorl, and the srscss that come from
luxurioas idIeness.-In Indianapolis Joar.
nal. Gath.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

The letter Of Mr.. Buchanan 10 the peo-
pie of California in favor of the Pacific
Rail Road does no, meet with very
warm approval from the Denocra tic
press. The cinciansti sFnquires is out
spoken against il. That papes regards
the policy foreshadowed By this letter as
highly anti democratic and dselsres shs'
the party in the National Convention
put its foot. on shs measure and will not
awe it countenance. We fear that The
Enquiree Is right and that This gren'
measure will not meet with q very warm
sithsr from the President or ths
party which supported him. This, w
shink. h greatly to be regretted. Nc
measure will como before the admins
tration during the nest four pears 80 vast
lv important 10 our future prosperity =
We have been expanding millions OF
Soulhsn Isthm0s Doules. outside Of hi
country and to the benefit Of other re
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

Fifteen of the Free State boys were
convicted altogether Of shooting with
intent to KILL" or smanslaugh.er." and
Sentenced 10 the penilen,isry for five
years. TO hard labor with chain and ball
attached. Only one Of them was iden-
lified BY any Witness as having been en-
gsged in the fight. in consequence of
which they were arrested. After inc
poor fellows were convicted. while they
were being taken back to prison, sur
rounded BY The Border Ruffian militia,
under the command Of Titus, they gave
Three cheers for Freedom and John C
fremont"
The Kansas correspondent Of the
New York Tribune, says of this Incl
dent. .sf sf t9
1T may appear irifing to the unre
fleeing. or it. may look like levi;y or
lhoughtlessness. II was neither IL
was the calm. determined earnes,ness of
men who had suffered much for Freedom,
and who had dreary prospect Of suffer
ing before them. but in whose bosoms
abe ERE Of Liberty burned unabstrd. In
the midst Of political. corruption thu,
makes US tsemble for our Republican in
sti,u,ions il is refreshing to meet with
such spirit There was no fearful
.cringi1g to the Pro Slavery power in illa I
hearty cheer. For weeks. eye. months.
they had been confined i'm iosthsome
den. into which death had entered among
them. They had suffered insult from a
gaurd Of mplacable enemies. They were
returning to that prison. condemned fell
ons,-aye. the fsions Of Liberty. with
fearful sentence in expectancy; and
yet in the urdof Of undimmed devotion
TO the cause; they could exclain.,
s.Thseo cheers for Freedom aud Fro
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington News.
from tie Chicago Tribune.
WAsHiNGTON; Nov. 9

WASHINGTON; Nov. 81.
The Cabinet had sno,her long session
to-day and il is understood that they will
continue them daily until tbs meetings
of Congress.
The President has completed his mes
sage as hare also the Secretaries their
reports. The piop1ieiy of printing their
reports with the message aud srnding
them Tor distribution has been discussed.
but not determined. To morrow will
decide what course will be pursued.
The new Grenacian Minister. Mr..
Herran, is here using every means in his
power 10 bring about speedy ADJUST
ment Of our difficulties with that gov
eminent.
am informed this evening TINT a
movement has Jus, been disclosed here
with rami locations among The leading
iron men Of Pennsylvania. New Jersey
and other portions OF the Union. having
for lis object the retention OF Mr.. Guth
rie as Secretary of the Treasury under
the next administration.