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DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE.

DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMl1AEr
In pursuance Of previous notice, given by the
Chairman, Jesse G. Shepherd, Esq, the Democratic
State Committee of North Carolina met in this City
on the 9Th of January, ls56-present, Messrs Jesse
G. Shepherd, of Cumberland; William L. Dortch,
of Wayne W. j. Houston, of Duplin; and W. w.
Holden of Wake letter from David Coleman
ESQ. of Yancey, member of the Committee, was
read expressing his regret that he could not be pres
ent. but assuring the Committee Of his sincere de-
sire for the of the and of his cordial
cooperation in such measures as they might suggest
After due consultation, Wednesday, the 18th day
Of April, 1856, and the City of Raleigh, were sug-
gestcd as the time and place for holding the next
Democratic State Convention.
The following preamble and resolution were then
unanimously adopted:
Having performed the duty dcvolved upon us, of
suggesting time and place for the assembling of
the next Democratic State Convention, and not deem
ing it within province Committee to proceed
further in State affairs seize the OCCASION as alike
opportunc and suitable express the qualification
with which VIC in with Lar &C majority OF the
people of North Carolina have read the late annual
message of the President Of the United States
Be It therefore Resoired, That rcposc the full
est and most enthusiastic confidence in FRANKLIN
PIERCE the President of the United States that we
offer him our hearty thanks for the sound just pat
rioc and Constitutional views contained III his mes
sage in relation to the theory of the federal govern
ment and the rights of the savcholding States; and
that our hopes for the pcrpetuatlon OF the Un'on'
according to the Constitution, have been greatly
strengthened by the general course OF his admins
tration and by the tone and sentiments OF his mes
sage on the absorbing subjects referred to-
The Committee then adjourned.
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rHR srHsoF JANUARY.

4 = z ~
g g ssss THE eth or JANUARY. ~
an,lis szsasys of the bsstis ofNswsoHssnswxs
appsorFiatsly obssryed BY the p" OskIC City Guards"
this plaes lisat R. s. Tucker, cc,nmandng the
Oonpeay. Notwithstanding the weather, the sroond
being covered with snow, there was quite hand
some turnout About eleven o'clock they marched
to the Executive Mansion, and saluted Gov Bragg !;
after which they proceeded to the residences of
eral citizens where they were warmly greeted and
Hospitality entertained. Seeing their Captain, w.
ID. Harrison, on the street. he having that morning
returned from visit to the West, they sauted him
whereupon the Captain spoke briefly and appro
priatey, and was responded to in feeling terms by
Lieut. Tucker.
About two o'clock a portion of the Com
pany sat down to Refreshments " at Social
Hall Mr.. Ironmonger; and amid wit, and song
and sentiment the time was passed in the most agree
able manner to every one present.
The Company were out in their plumes for the
first time on this occasion which added much to
their fine appearance.
Forty-one years ago, last Tuesday, the battle of
New Orleans was fought. The hero Of that occa-
sion, scornng kingy sarcophagus, now sleeps
TRANQUILITY in his " Hermitage" tomb and the host
of unnamed heroes who rushed to his standard, to
repel the INVADER and to break forever they did
break, the power ofEngland on tbiscontinent have
nearly all likewise passed to their reward but they
will be remembered with affection and gratitude,
not only by the teemiDg millions Of the mighty val
ley which, by their valor, protected and saved,
butby the people ofhe whole country, as long as The
Missouri and The Mississippi shall roll their waters
to the The pencil Of passing time is throwing
its brg htest colors the character of JACKSON
Men of all parties now see in him the hero, the pa
triot, and sage; and though difference of opinion
still exists as TO the propriety of some Of his actions
yet all accord to him infexibiIity Of purpose, ain
integrity of motive, and sagacity aud nerve, both in
civil station and in the field, which eievaies him to
a permanent place in history Of the first of
men, whether of ancient Or modern times. The ex-
PRESTON it is JACKsoNiAN, has become proverbial.
He possessed in pre-eniacnt degree, what has
been styled
"The art Napoleon,
OF mould:ns, blending, lettering, welding, binding
The hearts OF millions till they moved one"
Yet he always used this power for good ends
for the welfare and glory Of his country. Very fit
is it that the Sh OF January should be celebrated by
all portions Of the American people. May it never
cease to be greeted with enthusiasm and may each
returning anniversary add to appreciation Of its
DRY Of its heroes deserves to be held.
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Soldiers of TTnr 0f 1919

WASHINGTON, Jan. AT an adjourned meeting
of the Old Soldiers of the of 1872 held to-day
a resolution was adopted for the appointment of a
committee of one from each State and territory to
frame constitution for the Society of United Bro
theirs of the War of 1872" into which it is proposed
the convention shall be formed. The convention
adjourned to meet again, in this city, the sh of
January, 1857
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Bishop Hamlin has been accused by Rev. L. i
Harlan, (both Of the Methodist church in Ohio,) If
having always " fallen from grace when tempted by
female beauty" Among other victims of the Bishol
was daughter Of Moses Brooks, ESQ.,. one of the
first citizens of Cincinnati
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The RALEIGH INDEPENDENT GUARDs-On this
evening the Raleigh Independent Guards give a
grand Military banquet in remembrance of the great
battle of New Orleans, alluded to in another column
We beg to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
to partake of the festivities, and would be on hand
but that previous engagement. forbids Let the
soldiers of Raleigh ever Keep the Andrew jackson
heroes as their models, and wo betde the foe that
dares to encroach with impunity into the Old North
State. - Peters6ur0 Democrat
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esssese,y e 4 = kes 80,
.Msxahs EDiross. HI IS IA co@nsfi 30
quesiops 6 every intsiesst I'D unprsjudced yoe5s
in the City Of Raleigh and beg them to answer them
through the hallotbox at the coming election:
1st Is It not possible to reduce the amount Of
taxes paid into the City treasury, and have 1t the
same time much more work done for our benefit
And can any one, either in the Board Of Commits
sioners or out Of it. tell what goes with the money
paid as taxes? 4'E f-4s4,a
I'd. Are not our present Police regulations andt tho
manner in which they executed, but little Better
than farce, and useless expenditure Of the public
money?
Sd. Is not some reform called for. And hit not
beginning to be time for the citizens of RalAEh to
rid themselves of the reproach of being at one and
tho same time, the toorst gorerned and the most ex
pcnsiye Corporation in the State? . a
A TAXPAYER.
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PHILO WHITE.

AMERICAN HEMP.-Mr. Dobbin, the Secretary of
the Navy, states in his Report, that " of the whole
quantity of hemp purchased during the past year
for the Navy, three.tenths have been American"
The prospect" continues the Sec' etary, of fur
nshing the Navy altogether with American hemp,
is very encouraging, and also that the Russian and
Manila hemps will be superseded by the products
of this country"
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To the Voters of Raleigh District No. 2.
OFFER MYSELF AS A CANDIDATE FOR
IL the Office of DISTRICT CONSTABLE for Raleigh Di..
trct No. ., and should it be your pleasure elect me-
pledge myself to discharge the duties of the office without
fear or favor (.a5 Election Sd Monday in january
WM E. ALLEY.
Jan. 9, 1856 ltd
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MARRIED..

In ienoir County December 3D. by James Jones' Est..
Mr. Curtis Phillips to Miss Eliza Cauley.
so, on the 3ls BY the same, Mr.. Richard L. Collins 10
Miss Elcey S. Becton. %
Also, on the 9th January, 1856, by the same Mr. Dav
Williams to Miss Penny Brown, ali of the County of L.
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New York, Jan. 1O-Flour has declined; sales
of Ohio at So so; Southern SO 81. Wheat is NOM
inal. Corn is lower; sales of Western mixed at 9Ic
Provisions are quiet.
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
We learn that the National Democratic Commit,
tee met at the National Hotel, Washington City, on
the 9Th instant and after brief dscussiohs to the
proper day, they selected the first Monday in June
next as the day for bolding National Democratic
Convention at Cincinnati. MOTHER business was
transacted. 4Ex 2 - - & ~ eS
The Hon. Warren winslow Is tie member u Che
Committee from North. Carolina. sa.s,
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lTRASSLATtO
Quiro, October -, 1856

QUITO, october H. 1861
The undersigned has the honor to announce to
II. E. the Ministr Resident Of the United States of
America, that this day his official functions as
Minister Of Foreign Relations terminate, in conse-
quepce of his having been elevated by the suifiages
Of his count,ymen to the Second Magst,acy of the
State.
lnmaking this announcement, the undersigned will
avail himself of this occasion 10 express his grateful
sense of the highly honorable and satisfactory rc'a-
ticns that have been maintained between himse!fand
Ii. E. Mr.. White; aud to assure Mr.. w. that he will
carry with him to the post he is about to occu-
py the protoundest respect for, and the most agreed
bic reco!lectons Of his associations with Ii. E., and
the other members ofthe Diplomatic corps resident
in this Capitol. And although the Official comma
ncations OF The undersigned cease from this date,
his exalted regard and feelings of cordially iol II.
Z. will ever remain unchanged
Until His Exce!ency, the President Of the Repub-
lie, shall nominate Minister Of Foreign Relations,
the Portfolio of the Department viii remain charge
Of the Hon. Teodoro Gomez dc la Tore, Minister Of
War aud Marine.
In conclusion, he may be permitted 10 re,erate
the very distinguished consideration with which he
has ever been, and will continue, H. E. Mr.. Whites
very obedicnt servant,
MARCOS ESPINEL.
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RICHMOND AND DANvILLE sRAnRoAD.-The rail.
road is now finished to within four miles ofsDsn.
vile, and, the weather favoring, will he completed
by the 10th Of February next 1870
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For the Standard
For the Standard.
For Mayor:
CAPT. WIN. II, HARRISON.
For Comm issionsrs: irs~.i s
Eosfor, TraT 90

s. Eastern WGrG, -f.st So
ELDRIDGE SMITH, WIN. G.. UpcHURcn..
r 81 Middle Hard ..a.-. ..,.z,
CHAs B. RooT, RlcuD II. BArrI,e,s
GEO. w. HAYWOOD. -
Western Ward ~ ~
THos. H. BRIGGs, JNo. G. W1111Axs.
Capt. VIM H. Harrison will make an excellent
Mayor-worthy and acceptable in every respect and
the voters of the City of Raleigh will take great
pride i'll casting their sufrages for him. Those
named above for Commissioners are entitled to and
will receive hearty support in the Wards in which
they reside. This ticket is offered to the voters of
the City without reference to party afiuities ~
MANY VOTERS. 20
January 9Th, 1856.
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OBJ Staa y! |;''.1:'
a11EIeH, SATURDAY. JAN: II, 1850.
ror1cE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The Standard uiH not be sent % any one nersU-
ter unless the order for the same Do s'th
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Thirty-FourtA consress-First session.

Thirty-Fourth Consress.-First scion: ,,.,..
MonpAY, Japuary Z, 1856.
Nothing of importance was done in tie Senate.
= ukhe House Fof Representatives the ballot
were - commenced for Speaker Banks 10l Rich
aIsSon Z Fuller 20; Pennington 8; scattering s.
Neoe1eary TO choice 1Oe. 5.,9s ,algay !
Three more votes were taken, the last with the fol-
owing result Banks es; Richardson p; Fuller 80;
Pennington 8; Orr Q; and Messrs Williams, Millson
Porter and Bennett, EACH Number Of votes cast
zl6. Necessary to choice 100. 'e|' $50
belere the result was announced Mr.. Eustis, of
LOUISIANA rose to personal explanation, stating the
position OF the American party in that State. He
SAD that they repudiated the eighth section of the
fhiadeipha PLATFORM considering it odious to prose-
cute any man on account of his religion, which was
question between the individual and his God and
rather than do so, would suffer bis right hand to
wither-nor would he be connected with any party
having in view such direct purpose.
Mr. Smith, of Alabama, differed from the gentle.
man and denounced Roman Catholicism, because
spiritually temporarily and politically, the adherents
TO that faith owe their allegiance to the Pope above
the constitution He appealed to gentlemen to say
whether from the beginning Roman Catholic priests
IN their assemblies have not always thrown their in
nuence against liberty and on the side of power?-
Inc American party do not wage a religious pro-
scription.
MI. Taylor, OF Louisiana, referred to the records
OF history to show that during the French Revolu-
ZION the roman Catholic priests joined the people
against the mobiles, and gave motion and power to
the popular element which achieved freedom in
France.
Mr. Walker of Alabama, differed frnm the views
expressed by his colleague, (Mr. W. r. Smith.) If
ne thought prescription for religions sake fea-
ture OF the American party he would cut himself
loose from such an organization.
An Intellectual motion was made that the House
adjourn till Wednesday next-yeas 1Ol, nays lO7.
Alter some further debate another motion was
made to adjourn over till Wednesday, which was
successful
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 1856.
SENATE.-Nothing of Importance transacted.
HoUsE.-Mr Smith of Tennessee, defended the
Democratic party and the President from the charge
OF their being responsible for the failure to organize
the House: Mr.. Whitney defended the 9th section
OF the Philadelphia Know Nothing platform, declar-
ing that the American party wars not against ndi-
vlduas, but the system Of principles held by the
Romish Church. Mr.. Knight offered resolution
Tor the election of Speaker by plurality vote.
Mr.. Galloway read despatch from % Ohio Sena-
tors commencing the Ohio delegation for their course
in relation to Mr.. Banks Four ballots for Speaker
were taken. The last resulted as follows Banks
80, Richardson 6S, Fuller %, Pennington g. scatter
ing b. The House is still in session.
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LEATHER Betting OR BANDSts.ae
Vt ThOmasville Depot, Davidson County. N.FCy

LEATHER Betting OR BANDS;ssatzs
At brownsville Depot, Davidson County, Mex
MANUFACTURED BY THE SUBSCRIBER ET. Z
Belt Leather stretched piece by piece by improved ms.
chinery cemened and copper rvted New York price
CHAS. NJ. LINES
Townsville Davidson Co., n. G. s'5
All orders promptly attended TO- and belts forwarded ae-
cordng to directions The above belts for sale by w.
Lutteroh Fayetteville. W.T. ~ 4 t4sss
e Dec. %, 1866 u-.lyw,, &
lVEDAR GROVE ACADEMY.-THE NEXT
~ SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION will commence
the 7th of January The Academy is situated
eight miles north of HDlsbOrough.
TERMS. ..iss'- f*f4A Z
Tuition in Latin, Greek, &c, $40 90 -
English, 1850
Board including washing, room, furniture &c. conveni-
ent to the Academy per session Of twenyone weeks $40
S.W HUGHES
s. II. WELLS
January 2, 1856. -'@.- l6.-St. 4 Z
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81 The New York papers are advocating the
establishment of shoe black societies in that city, for
the employment of poor boys correspondent OF
the Courier and Enquirer gives an interesting ac-
count of the operations of similar associations in
London. In the last century, and in the early part
of the present, shoe blacks followed a profitable
trade in the streets of London, but the business fell
into disuse until it was revived in 1851, at the in
stance of some charitable persons. Since the COM
mencement of the society, PIG boys have been in
its employ. These boys must be regular in their
attendance on the Ragged or Mission Schools. A
portion of the boys earnings is placed in bank for
their benefit. This, then, is another specimen of
free society. No suggests shoe black societies'
for the negroes even of the Southern States. The
truth is, there arc many slaves who would think
themselves above going into such soci ETY.. White
BOYS at the North to be elevated and improved,
and made good citizens-legislators and statesmen,
perhaps-by being employed in the menal service
of backing boots! Oh We fanatics !-ye blind
guides, which strain at gnat and swallow cam
eln
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Notice to the Travelling Public.

having taken interest in MI. w. T. Whitfed's Ho-
tel in that place. kept by Mr.. John Smith, Charies
ton Co. believes to be unnecessary for him say @
friends from New Orleans to the Lakes Canada Who
stopped with him in Raleigh, Henderson and Weldon n.
house he will keep They know him to be proud ~
Hotel Keeper, TO keep house second 70 any other His
In addition to the other ladies' who have charge Of tn
house, we have connected with the establishment MRS.
DicEen, who lived with Mrs. Gresham than fifteen
years, as an Assistant, up to 1856. n B
Believing it to be the interest Of the travelling public
that there should always be two good houses in Wedon
Of the travel and THAT if lie is found deserving H.
,-sae JAMES GRESHAM. e
Weldon, N. c., Jan. 1st 1856. --s.7 l6A1m. &
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w John c. Partridge, Esq, OF this City, has
been appointed Secretary to the Executive Commits
4 tee of the State Agricultural Society. s.
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~ The editor of the Salisbury Waterman grows
waspsh at us for stating that he had anilies to
Know Nothingsm. We certainly did not mean to
misreprcsent him. He says he is not a member of
the order; and his paper while under his sole con-
troll, has shown an affinity to Know Nothngism only
SO far as that ism might operate against the Demo-
cratic party. We were under the impression that
he had no other affinities to the dark order; and
with all due Difference to him, we believe so STILL
The fact is we never could find out just the local.
ity of the Waterman editor in politics. If he de-
fined his position one week, he would dodge all
round it the next and what was his settled pur-
pose" to-day, was only wavering opinion to-mor-
row.
But we have his position on Know Nothingism,
and will give it in his own words:
Now, it is very true, we have not shown a ram.
pant zeal for this new party. Wehave never Joined
it. so to speak. But many of its principles we be-
lieve right; for instance, check upon imigra-
ton into this country of the refuse and pauper pop
ulation of the old and rotten States of European
amendment Of our naturalization laws to allow
sufficient time for ignorant foreigners to acquire cor
rect ideas of the nature of our government and be-
come identified with it citizens in their feelings
and habits; the principle that Americans should
govern Amcrica-that foreigners should not be ap-
pointed to Office to lord it her native sons"
What does that "never Joined it, so to speak,"
mean? A "check upon migration indeed! Why,
Mr.. Bruner, the Know Nothing party is the only
party that ever, in national ~ convention, express.
y invited foreigners to shores. Surely you
never read the platform of the Philadelphia pande-
monium. AS to the length of time to be required
for naturalization, we think five years long enough.
The remainder of his position" is all stuff and
CANNON, gotten up in true X. n style. Americans
always have ruled America, and if twenty millions
of Americans permit themselves TO be lorded over
by the handful of foreigners among them, then we
say they deserve their fate.
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VICE PRESIDENT OF ECUADOR.

We have been favored with the Quito "Seis de
Marco" of the Esd of October. From documents
contained in this sheet, it appears that Marcos Es
pinel, Ill. d., inausuracd as Vice President Of
Ecuador al Quito, Sunday the l4th Of that month";
he haviog been previously elected that post by the
popular suffrage. On renquishng The portfolio Of
the Department Of Foreign Relations, in order to
qualify Vice President, DR.. Espnei addressed the
following no;e 10 Mr.. White, our Minister Resident
in that country:
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TIE WEATHER=-We had colder weather here on
Thursday morning than at any time during the win
ter. The earth is still covered with snow, and the
wind is cold as-Boston. The ice-wagons are
running, and there is good prospect Of supply Of
the article for the warm season. The quality does
not appear to be rstrate but it is decidedly prefer
able to none. s. -
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The EUROPEAN WAR-lt is stated in the last
foreign news, that an interview between Baron Wer-
tier the Prussian minister and Count Nesselrode is
said have taken place. in which the latter declar-
ed that Russia would never enter into negotiations
while foreign soldier remained on Russian terrific
~. If this be so--and the conduct of Russia thus
far gives color to 1.-THE prospect of peace is still
remote. lsssEa 80. ! -1.ssaE- - :