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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-09

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these traitors TO the Constitution and to the
Union. Turn your eyes to noble purposes |;
and give other direction TO the policy of your
country. The destiny Of america cannot be 10
fritter dWdy its energy upon a sqaab6te about
negroes OF the latter there are but three mil
hon slaves, and they, happy and contented. Of
the white race, there are twenty-five million
who's are far from being happy and contented, and
are kept in continual hot water" by this
system Of mindng other peoples business for
them.
Let us be done with the theme of slavery
The South will manage it aright-knowing
more about il than the North can do, they may
be trusted with its regulation, we judge.
But the "Slave power" In the Union it is
minority. IT is said, however, that it has an
insdious way of making dough- faces out of
Northern men-and therein consists its power.
1t does 80 happen, we rejoice to say, that
hitherto and now, the appeal Of that minority
TO the s,con compact Of the Constitution, has
been heard and needed by gallant and faithful
men at the North.
The South only gets what the contract enti-
ties il to--no more--should it get less? FIRE.
mont and his party say SO. You 'oi.t say 9th.
er1cise For the bargain must be kept. The
bond must be held sacred-or the partnership
| is. and must be, at an end. 1t is idle to.dis-
guise it. The South are of that Anglo Saxon
race which will not submit to wrong, and will
resist violation of faith. -
| Those who would trample upon Southern
rights, are not to be trusted by you. The man
who breaks faith, and in doing so, may perjure
his Senatorial soul, has lost the capacity ever
to be trusted again. The power which would
WELD the North to destroy the South is there
fore as Eor,hy of Northern distrust of
Southern contempt and aversion.
We warn you Of the traitors who commend
themselves to you by vouchers of their own
prohigate treason Cast them from your con-
fdence They would strike The bosom which
warns them!
Now, is IT not TOO preposterous for human
credence hereafter, that such Union should
be diverted from its great objects to senseless
wrangle about the African race? that such a
Union should be perverted to violation of a
solemn compact between States of a kindred
| origin, to result in its destruction?
Will posterity believe the sadly true-but
almost incredible-story?
Make it untrue-make it incrediblel--let the
true story be, that you crushed the vipers
i,
Of abolition and faction-that you restored
pesce-put down agitation-and that the two
sections, once more in harmony, united with q
common energy to realize that brilliant des
tiny, which will fill history with our glory, and
posterity with wonder and admiration
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19
Naval Promo otions.

1t is understood that the Senate yesterday
confirmed all the nominations Of naval officers
for promotion, presented by the President o.
the United States, with some three or four ex
ceptions. The number submitted is said to be
over two hundred.
The resolution Of Mr.. Toombs, offered yes
terday in the Senate, proposes to test the sense
Of that body upon a constitutional point con.
nected with the proceedings Of the late Naval
Board. 1t makes direct issue in regard to
one of the displaced officers, and general one
as to all who may have been injuriously af
fected. The disposition Of this resolution will
excite more than ordinary interest,
National Infslli0sncer ofyesferday.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

The following, from the New York Herald,
purf rtius to be a telegraphic despatch from
Washington, but doubtless prepared in the
He. Il office, is specimen Of the many silly
and futile resorts to which the enemy are
driven. We publish it for its very stupidity.
WAsHINGroS, July l6, 1856.
A very curious and important secret move
ment is on foot here in behalf Of the Southern
Democracy, being no less than a conspiracy of
the original friends of Pierce, Cass and Doug
las, in the South and Southwest, SO to shape
the Presidential contest as to throw the cleo
tion into the House of Representatives by
throwing away three or four Southern States
upon Fillmore, the great object being the de-
feat Of Buchanan and the election of Breckin-
ridge to the White House.
1t is supposed that by thus carrying up FIRE.
mont, Buchanan and Fillmore to the House,
the old game of the election of Speaker will be
repeated between the three parties, and that
thus in personal explanation, Buncombe
speeches and barren voting, the whole session,
from December to the 4th of March, will be
exhausted. If by that time there is no election
by the House, the Constitution Of the United
States declares that the person elected as Vice
President shall be President, as in the case of
death or constitutional disability Of the Presi-
dent. And if there be no Vice President
elected by the people, through a majority of
all the votes Of the electoral college, then the
Senate shall choose the Vice President from
the two highest candidates from the people.
(See amendments to Constitution.)
The calculation, then, is first to throw the
election into the House-second, to fritter away
the session without coming to choice; and
thus, by throwing the Issue upon the Senate. to
secure the election of Breckenridge as Presi-
dent of the United States. In the Senate such
would be the inevitable result whether Breckn-
ridge should come before them with clear
majority of the electoral vote or the highest or
the lowest Of the two candidates carried in.
To make sure, however, of good electoral
vote for Breckinridge, some Of the leading
South Americans have been let into the plot,
and it is arranged that Mr.. Humphrey Marshall,
of KY, and Mr.. Rayner of N. c., and others,
shall take the stump in Kentucky, North Caro-
lima and other States, for Fillmore and Breckn-
ridge, diversion which, it is confidently ex-
pected will give even the Fillmore States ofthe
South to Breckenridge.
You will see the working Of the plot when
they start the machinery.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19
UP with the Negro-Down with the
White Man.

In the Wisconsin State Senate, lately a. bill
was passed extending the right of suffrage to
the negroes Of that State-yeas l6, nays 6.
While this process Of eevating the negro TO
political privileges is going on with Black Re-
pubicanism, the same faction, in its Know
nothing shape, is combating for laws which
will degrade white men who are born without
the country, or those Of Catholic faith, born in,
or out Of it, to the condition Of helots. Mas
sachusetts, the headquarters Of Black Repub-
licanism, has moved first in prosecuting the
foreign-born white man TO a position beneath
her negroes.
Abolition "shrieks for freedom" are not made
for men Of white blood. The negro, only, is
the object Of its sympathy, and for this they
agitate, trampling upon law and Constitution
in their zeal for his elevation. In its labors
in this regard our German foreign citizens are
especial involved to assist aboitionism--to
elevate the negro and degrade their own coun-
trymen. Some of the leaders claim to repu-
diate Kuow.notbingism but it is only where
the latter will not incorporate Aboitionism
among it's .tenets. Black Republicanism, as
represented in the national house Of represen.
tatives, has FIVE members who endorse Know
nothingsm where it has one who repudiates it.
The latter 10 an acceptable ertice of faith with
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19
CUI BONO.

Who have derived any benefit from the agi-
tation Of slavery!
Has the Farmer, or the Merchant, the Me-
chanic the Lawyer, or the Doctor?
Have any except professional politicians !;
politicians by trade, who, incapable of recon-
mending themselves by useful and honorable
means, seek to live by the plunder of the Trea
sury, and who are sustained only by the bub-
bling agitation of this question which throws to
the surface much Of the filth whose proper
level is at the bottom?
There is nothing benefcent in the agitation.
1t does not even purport to be for any benefit
to The white of the South or to the negro.
On the contrary, the heartless selfish avowal
is openly made, that the aim aud object of cir
cumscribing slavery within the smallest limits
is to bring about distress so uncomfortable,
alike to master and to slave, that both will
eagerly seek an escape from such oppressive
evils, and abolition in some form ensue.
These men stop not to enquire if will be
done after the bloody example Of St Domingo,
or if the fair domain Of the Southern States
shall fall into the degradation which has over
taken and SO cruelty disfgures Jamaica, de-
grading the whites and abasing still lower the
negroes.
Let coBsderate men ask themselves, whittier
tend their anti-slavery movements, and upon
what principle Of justice they could deprive
the South Of its portion Of an undivided inheri-
lance.
Had the Territories been the resort OF emf
grants from the States, when all were alike
slayeholding, does any one suppose that the
opposition now made would have arisen?
The Free States which passed laws, in effect,
banishing negroes from their borders, could
never have relieved themselves from this un-
wholesome population, had there been no place
to receive them.
Why then should they deprive the old States
from acquiring receptacles for this class Of
people2 Why compel them to keep within
their borders, whether they will or no, this
species Of population.
A bitter outcry is raised against every South.
ern State, as often as any Of them take steps to
rid themselves of the, intolersble nuisance Of
free negroes, and yet they refuse to allow them
room in the vast common territory to which
this class may peacesbly and pro6tably go.
Consider for one moment the rank injustice
Of the North.
1t denounces the South for its cruel treat
ment Of the negro race, and yet when the South
shows any disposition to transfer to these very
States these pegroes whose peculiar and
warm friends they profess to be, and who they
acknowledge by their Constitution and laws to
be ex eguo With all their citizens, these same
States ssssil the Southern States for sending
these negroes from the inhospitable South to
the bospitable North.
They think il a great hardship for free ne
0roes to be sent from the land Of their birth,
and vet these free States passed abolition laws,
in effect, for the sale and e1patriation Of all
their own slaves.
How the mote in thy brothers eye distresses
thee, while the beam in thine own gives thee
no concern
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19
MIDDLETON'S ICE.
One nrice aud full Sunnfy o.uaranfied


TNHE Subscriber, having succeeded in filing
i all his houses with Ice of very superior
quality, and having the most extensive facilities
for conducting the trade, now fully prepared to
make contracts for the ensuing season. and feels
confident that the interest of consumers will be
advanced by giving il their attention.
Persons in any part of Washington will be
supplied punc.uay according 10 contract. either
for the season. wiz: from lst May 10 1st October,
or for the entire year.
To avoid mistakes and trouble in settling
counts, contracts should he made if possible with
the proprietor, and not left entirely with servants
and those delivering the Ice.
Tickets Il used ut all must be paid for on delivery
unless otherwise arranged.
Customers leaving the city for more than ten
days at time, by giving notice al the Office, will
be entitled 10 proper deduction; without such
notice no deduction will be made.
Notice OF change of re-idrnce, if given al the
office, will prevent disappointment.
Complaints against drivers for neglect, careless
ness, or any other cause, should be made al the
Office.
Ice kept constantly on hand al the office, and
can be had in largo or small quantities.
Orders can be left at the following places
ent through the Post Office:
NAIRS IL PALMER, Penn. avenue and 9Th street.
4. ID. GILMAN Penn. avenue, between 9th and
7th streets.
w. ii. GILMAN, Pennsy ylvania avenue and a
street.
Dr. T c. McIsTIRE, 7th and streets
FORD d Bro, Penn. avenue and lth street
RIpGLEY's, Seven Buildings.
u. nj. p. X NC, corner l51 and | streets.
III. II. MCPHERsoN Capitol Hill
l.. X. HoLMEAD, Maryland avenue and 7th
street
F. s. WALSH, Navy Yard.
- Dyson, corner Of Penn. avenue a. 18th
street.
IL. MIDDLETON,
Oaira nj nsnot <outhu.sf cor and 10Th straets
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

the great mass of Atolitionists, but they re-
quire with the white mans degradation. the
need of honor to the negro
Ii is thus freedom shreks,n and TO a par.
ticipation in this Republican labor, white men
OF foreign birth are asked TO lend a hand.
Massachusetts having favored the negro.
now moves for the prescription of the foreign.
born white man. Wisconsin Republicanism
has taken the iirst step only, but give it the
power, and the last step will be taken.
Springfield (IH.) Register.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

Mr.. William Nj. Burwell late editor of the
Washington Organ, has resigned his seat in
the Virginia Legislature, because he cannot
longer act with the Know.nothing party against
the election of Buchanan and Breckenridge.
His published letter Of resignation is able and
interesting, and shows that those in the South
who under any pretence seek to draw the South
from the support of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge, are pursuing course that must lead, if
successful, to the destruction of the rights and
interests Of their section of the Confederacy.
Washington Star of yesterday
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

HORSE LosT.--A valuable stallion, named
Young Boston," belonging to Mr.. Smith, of
Alabama, and just purchased for three thou
sand dollars, fell from freight car while on
the way from Richmond to Petersburg last
Thursday afternoon, and the pupposition is
that he was killed, though nothing was known
Of the accident until the train arrived at its
destiDation.--R Richmond Whig.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

III This most drlghiful Summer Resort the
most inviting on the Southern seaboard, for varied
attraction exceled by none IN the country,
convenient 10 the salt bath and all the luxures OF
the salt water region, in broad view Of Hampton
Roads ano the Chesapeake Bay, and with an
extensive military post beside IL, has passed the
propriatorship OF The undersigned, and VIII be
opened for the public reception on the 10th OF
June, after which date il will not be again closed.
To no locality in all the land The vofary OF
pleasure or the seeker for health resort with
better assurance of qualification. Disease at Old
Point Comtort any season is almost unknown Tor
health, indeed, it rivals the most secluded retreat
Of the mountain interior.
For the chief management the proprietor has
Engaged gentleman who possesses the best
aptitude for the management OF q 6rstclass
watering place while his own supervision will
guard the comfort Of guests and the reputation
of the establishment
nav 2o-.,taw3m Jos. SEGAR
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

neA- M. SNYDER 4 Son, Brokers, Pennsyl.
vania Avenue, next Browns Hotel, are buying
and selling Land Warrants at the following
rates for to-day:
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19
sELLING PRICE.

- A decision has been made by the Su-
preme Court Of Alabama, by which every
railroad, steamboat, or stage is liable to the
owner of any slave absenting himself from
his owner who may be found travelling with
them under any disguise or concealment.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

MRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lHl Ladies Of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction ia Vocal Music From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Arttstes of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her meIhod Of cultvaiing The voice
and imparting correctness OF style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply 10 Mrs. I. ct her resi-
dence 405 L street, between 9lh and 10th streets.
Reference is made 10 Mr.. X. Davis and Mr.. @.
Hilbus, nj their Music Stores on Pennsvvania
Avenue Dec 13
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

-- j. Baines, of London, has obtained a
patent for cement which protects walls from
damp. 1t consists Of eight parts of oil to one
part of -four sulphur, which by being heated
to two hundred and seventy degrees unite.
The cement is applied by means of a brush
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

a UIIlBTOsHNPHG VF JVUNNEf-
~ man Printer.-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofs Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale ut
TAYLOR ~ MAURyS
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

EDWARD LYCETT, sem. Book Binder,
II Potomac Hail. corner OF Eloventh-streei and
MARYLAND avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
mgton, ID. c.
Every style OF book binding executed, either in
velvet Turkey Morocco Russia. or fancy colors
calf.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LyeKTT respectfully suggests To his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records, little care has been taken preserve pa
rental likeneyses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends and these DESTROYS Of perpetuating per-
-onal rene mbrauces, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be iulaid the inside covers oil fami-
lv bibles. presentation. .books ot keepsakes speci-
mems of which can be- seen ~ his bndery, or he
can be addressed bvlrfter. whi"hwill hs promptly
attended TO
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

BUYING PRICE.
Washington sentinel., 1856-07-19

anan has ms party, Mr.. Fillmore his party,
Mr.. Fremont his party, Mr.. Stockton his party,
but that the country has none" And how
does Mr.. Rives propose to give the country a
partyf BY re-galvanizing the Whig party,
which have already in every mode possible
declared itself Of the Fillmore party. Is that
itP This purest, "this id foin, enchant-
ing, bewitchirg" little expunger proceeds thus
If there ever was a moment when the country
should have party looking at men and polit-
cal associations only in subservience 10 the
great interests Of the public peace and the
public happiness, that moment is now; and
never was there a set Of men who, from their
antecedents and then position, however reduced
in numbers, are better fitted to meet the high
responsibilities Of country party than the
old line Whigs."
How are they to do it9 Listen. They have
no ambitious aspirations to consult, for "they
have and will have no candidate in the field
for the disputed honors Of the Republic" Can
any party carry out any principle without
agents, without men identified with the princi
pie, to sustain, support and execute it7 The
country party shave, and will have, no candi-
date in the 6eld.' They have, and will have
no agents to carry out their principles. twill
indeed, be countryJfed party.
Listen againi They the old line Wings, this
country party, care under no party bonds in.
consistent with conscientious freedom of
choice among the candidates presented by
others--a choice in which they will be guarded
solely by consideration of what shall appear
to them to be the best interests Of the country,
and Of the solid guarantees offered in the his.
tory and character AZ well AZ professed prinoi.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-06
M OF PORK.

We noticed yesterday, the shipment
Of $50 barrels of pork on the mail boat
Moses Mcclellan, for Montreal. Ii goes
by The river 10 Cincinnati, and from
thence by railroad. We call attention
to this shipmsn. particularly, because j.
is the first by way Of the river for three
months, and is an indication tha,our long
pent UT river transportation is once more
renewed.
During the pas, ten days or = weeks,
considerable quantities Of pork and ba-
con have been shipped. or forwarded,
Eastward, via JefersonvilIe Railrosd.-
The shipments have exceeded 5000 bar
rels, and the stock on hand has thus been
materially reduced. The stock does no
exceed ten thousand barrels. Of all quail.
ties.
The nail boat yesterday was receiv-
ing a large amour of flour, cement. anc
other ilems--a good evidence ,ha, the
river commerce is a, length fully renew.
ed, and that freigh,s will 10 materially
rednced.-LOuisviMe C0ur. 27fh.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-06
SLAVES IN

IL 10 a fac, that there are slaves in Ne
braska. If the doctrine promulgated By
The BUCCANEERS is established by thi,
election as a practical fact, then these
slaves will be retained in bondage by
the official construction which is put up
on the Constitution, and Slavery is ex
tended over Nebraska, in fact and form
and where is the Free territory which
is left. except under the specific laws oil
the sovereign s,ates? Slavery, not Free.
dom, will have become the presumption.
the general rule, and FREEDOM the excep-
ton. tas thing which requires special
guard and protection, the guarantee OF
the local law IN order TO become a fixed
and living fact. Is that the state Of cir
cumstances contemplated by the foun.
dsrs OF This governments. by the consli,u
ton, by the public policy which was
adopted on the inauguration Of the pre-.
sent ~ s,em?-Gate Citu.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-06

POLITICAL ITEMs.- Simultaneously
with the re establishment OF slayery in
Nicaragua by Gen. Walker and Pierre
Soule. the Charleston Standard, one Of
Buchansn's organs, comes out with an
elaborate article in favor Of a revival OF
tho African slave trade. for the benefit
OF this country. Put this and that to-
gether, and see what il means. Who
ever votes tor Buchanan votes for a zen.
eral systsm Of slavery extension against
all the civilized institutions of the age.