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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-08
.HE NORTH CAROLINA ARAToR.-T

III UNDERSIGNED proposes to publish a journal, in
the CITY of Raleigh devoted to the great interests Of
the Farmers and Mech MICS of North Carolina, under the
venent form for reading and preservation at one dollar
per annum, payable in adaDnce.
the AsAron M will be ,eEs to 9o% the he
deemed solid and good we'll suited to section and cal
cuated aid Farmers and Mechanics in the march OF
Improvement The results of experience among our own
citizens will also be carefully sought and brought to light
and the contributions of enerprsipg and skiu
practical given the public with summary OF gen.
era news and the state of the markets.
The true policy and interests Of North Carolina viii al
proyemen shall be disposed favor the enterprise
respectfully their names and their aid in procuring
subscribers.
Our friends will please forward all the they
get by the st of February, and keep the Prospectus for
further efforts Payment will be required on receipt OF the
first number which, if encouraged will be issued by the
lst Of March.
THOS. ]. LEMAY.
Raleigh, January l, 1856. 19-
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we have - nougn
can - g. 3n46&1 33e OF
oil mankM ~ "a Kd6 1n1inds
dnkinQ the SarSsfS 3fkkSssss
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and joke A u p4}1{f Seej.
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spheIesa IT, lg ~ 4ss3S5a Sana1l 8
mig np4tsit VI ". * 5fNsS N
most tenyiahi 461 x @6lfhnlle&4
mouert M }6S fh1l1a = ~ lfs
an az. 3dg had. ther1i6 ID
kAninaI leaned TN Acrs l5f ~ I'D -
next thing We heard, al him = lif = + - iSfieisS
from preacher, was pininr 4bF N<2 X 4 "a ard
no doubt like the siflv laink f8Id n
found to Be i{SSted with wolvca "a s;f1xd
his old range But the bars hsd' bScsa6 a6ssii5 kds
and he couldn't get back; besides hs k6d r y 1fS
that he could not jump. a sis 81
1t is said that bought wisdom is the hest h
it don't cost too much. A mighty true ayiA9, on 10
which there is of truth than poetry ar fonce and
in view Of this old Saying and the Animate
his old friends need have jte viii q
hereafter cut the caper agains He'll 6ck my &62
that would intimate such things sS .s9sS
The Live Giraffe will then be neutral will bed0<
voted 70 fsn, to the necs and lH<rGeHsv IT will b. made
the vehicle OF publishing thought to the WQ39s
funny, grave and instructive that would have Wasled e.
self on the air as summer don but f is colun
it will seek every opportunity to turn r4yN x utiter.
esting matters into pleasant and agreeable m,
set all illnatured humanity It nests with nd ua0sd It.
anew; expose all rascalty wherever found wtsthee in
Church or s'a1eI(t promising great g she,
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e GIN EERING.

HE UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO FURNISH
plans Specifications and estimates and to contrast for
miilS MINING MACHINERY, HOSTING. AND s
PUMPING ENGINES, TOBACCO PRESSES AND
SCREWS, AND :
Machinery of Every Descriutiou. .f,se
Being practical Machinist and having had seven years
experience ~ North Carolina fully the wants
nsbeqP snd can safely say that facilities for fur
WIN pay particular attention putting up any machinery
any part Of the States of North and South Carolina
patent Brick Machine &C. &C. ' --'~ o-S'' -
EB All letters to receive attention must be postpaid
HENRY G.. BRUCE,
Consulting Engineer,
Raleigh, N. C.
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKSy
"INNIE AND 1.-THE NEW PURCHASE, OR
W early years the far West by Robt. Carlton, Esq
Klosterheim, by DeQuincey
Song of Hiawatha, by Longfeow.
Hoary Head and Mcbonner, by Abbott
Strabo, by Hamilton 4 Falconer.
Memoirs of Catherine of Russia, ard Her Successors.
Teverino, by George Sand
Glenwood; Or, The Parish Boy
Representative Women From Eve the Wife of the first
to Mary the Mother of the second Adam, by Baldwin.
Memoirs of Henry the Eighth, OF England, and his six
Wives, by Herbert.
The Planters victm Or, Incidents of American Slave
ry, with illustrations.
The MatchGir; Or, Life Scenes as They Arelwith illus
trations.
Walkers Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing, Sailing
Riding, Driving, Racing Hunting and Shooting illustrated
Grays Elegy, illustrated.
Lives Queens of England of the house of Hano
yer, by Dr. ID. Doran.
Memoirs of Dr. Sampson, late President of The Union
Theological Seminary.
Wheeler's History of North Carolina, illustrated
For sale by
Fl. d. TURNER,
N. C. Bookstore.
Raleigh, Dec. !, 1856. 81
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State of parties in the House Of Representatives.
The following list of the members of the present
House of Representatives, with the political parties
into which they are divided, will be found worthy
of preservation: 8
Maine
J. John II Wood K. A., 4. Samuel P Benson,
8. E0eneser Knowuon, K N,6 Thomas J. d. Fuller D.
-, Neu Hanpshire. -,
8. aaron H. C,ugin, K. A.
Fermont.
l. James Aeacaam, 2. Jvstin S. Morrill,, K: N,
8. Alrah SaJin.
Massachusetts
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zin.s linz. 3 S,. cSmins g dhsendsr Rs Hs KN,
IL. Aark Trafton, K ~
Rhode Island
]. Nathaniel B. Durtee K NJ BENZ b. 7Hurstou. X n.
Connecticut.
s szs fsa Weed, f. K fTasfg Tg n:SH . FIX ~ K
Neso York.
l. William w. Walk, K; N,n. Francis E. Spinner,
@ j! s. Sranahan, r. ~, 49, Thomas H. Horton,
g. Guy r. Peaon, K ~, -. Jonas A. Hughstn,
: Thos R. Whitney, K. e 9sasy Tssrsss %asi'1s AN
k hesn, @ Wehsmsn q 4%es A1 e gM%ngss, Mss.,
10. 1as5ross IS s. Kurraws H. Is. .1ndre,5 0lirer,
i: xiaias lize,;K A. g. Tiaiae q Islsssz
H. sss uss 6gs 1eiea s s sss Sen;am;a mia'f Taa
IS a M..s,a peadk ~ q. q zaess. Tzsgls, 4 4
' ssssssSsaei. s. Iaassds. '.iSp x \: 80 = -
ssss ssss. Neso Jersey.e y q x.5szs
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8: Atss. Q: A sRseaisgisa; Z: n. s.
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NOTICE.
I'D ENG ABOUT TO LEAVE THE STATE, HAVE,
for the purpose of collecting what is due me- and of
arranging my business appointed Edward Cantwell Raj
eigh my attorney, trustee, and general agent,
The Oil Mills Land and Machinery, and my former Re
sidence this City, heretofore advertised still for sale
or rent, upon reasonable terms. Persons willing to pur
chase invited to call upon attorney and the
property. WIN. J. CLARKE.
Jan, 5; 1856. l3--tf.
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Dec. 1st;, 1855.

NOTICE.-Was taken up and committed to JAIL in
1S the County of Nash, June 25th, 1854, q negro
man M Who says his tom and belongs to the heirs
to be about twenty-five years ofage black compiler
ion and has than ordinary space between two Of
his under teeth. The srequested to forward
pay prison charges and take him away or he will be DIS
posed of according to law. A. R. BAINES
- Aug l-wtf 3r.57l-7 Sheriff
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GREENsBOROUGH MUTUALaLIFE IN
pany offers Inducements to those wishing effect Insur-
ser e me rare rarely BY similar o.
and from the large of Deposits the Trust De-
ployed. " = -.
Policies of Insurance issued the applicants own lf
moderate rate Of premium.
Deposits of money received in the Trust Department
depositors allowed interest at the rate of cent per
annum for any time not exceeding four months per cent
for any time over six months. ts.s'
Pamphlets containing full and particular information
forwarded to any required address q WEIR g. f. z,.n.
Greensborough, N. c. September l, 1854. s7-Iy.
DANAMA IN 1s55-AN ACCOUNT OF THE PAN
Il ANA Railroad of the Cities of Panama and Aspin-
By Robert Tones. " With tif Illustrations ismo muslin
The writer of this volume accompanied an invited party
from New York to assist at the opening OF the Panama
that great industrial enterprise from its inception to its
completion with graphic and instructive description of
the romantic country whose eastern and western shores
bands of the railroad The sketches
of tropical climate of the curious natural history of the
Isthmus, and its peculiar social customs and habits which
presented by the author style of unfaggng anma
on and gayety make his work Of the most attractive
books Of travel issued from the American press The
illustrations are from drawingsmade on the spot.
SYDNEY sn,rHg HSy EFF EffPs AND LETTERS.
Memoir Of Reverend Sydney Smith By his Daughter,
Lady Holland With Selection from his Letters, edited
by Mrs: Austin 2 vols 12mor muslin
\ The work issued comprises an inartifcal me-
mor of Sydney Smith, giving brief and unpretending
narrative of his life but literally spiced with specimens of
his good sayings and limited selection from his corespon
dence consisting almost entirely Of letters written in the
abandon of friendship to few Of his intimate associates
For Sale BY H. d. TURNER,
n. C. Book Store.
Raleiph Sent 1855. 81
THE LIFE OF GREAT ORATOR.
Second Supply Now at Hand.
TIE LIFE OF S. S. PRENTISS. Edited by his Brother,
2 vols. 12mo. 50 so.
Next to Patrick Henry S. Prentss the greatest
natural orator that has appeared in this country
Dazzling wit keen sarcasm, apt illustrations, and
brilliant figures of speech, poured in profuson from his
lps-borne torrent of feeling which irressbly
ried away whatever audience he addressed His habits
ccnvival he prince of goodfeOwship, full of
fun and anecdOte and exceeded him in the
grace with which he told story" Bufato Com.
as S. Prcntiss of the most brilliant which
adOrn annals. 4 4 4. The work is a valuable
tribuon to American literature, and its contents most
strongly interest admrer of true genius rnd genuine
eloquence." Troy Times.
ellis public brilliant As u lawyer he
secoad to of his profession the Southwest or
if success be the test Of merit, in the land"
Christian Niryor.
f'T ". F':I L. = foMEnoY.
Raleigh Nov. 90 1865. lQ4-
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NEW BOOKS.
GNHRISTIAN THEISM, BY R. A. THOMPSON
~ Memoir of Seargent s. Prenss.
Visit to the Camp before Sebastopol
The Iroquois, by Minnie Myrtle.
Thrice Married.
Scllaff's America.
American Rejected Addresses.
Richard the Fearless
Juno Clifford.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, Nov. 90, 1858. lO4-
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"A JAIL OF PETERSBURG, VA, "A NEGRO
boy by the name of BILL belonging Lemnc Tyce ESQ.,
and bought by him from Slater Jones' The owner can
obtain said boy by coming sending and paying charges
J. O. LUFSEY.
Petersburg, July G, 1856. sisr,2 s.-19s~1--
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RALEIGH & GASTON RAILROAD.
Raleinh 61 II

Raleigh & CASTOR II. H. Office,)
RALEIGH. February 8, 1856.
a THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD Is NOW
IA completed to Charlotte, notice is hereby given that
goods produce brought down that Road nenaed for
transportation the Raleigh CASTOR Railroad will be
Depot in Raleigh Owned jointly by the two Companies
and will be transported thence without delay or extra
others along that Road will likewise be delivered at the
same point.
All dues for freight must be paid at Petersburg or Ports
mouth, except freight which be paid in ad-
vance delivery of the goods.
Every effort will be made by the officers and agents of
the Company to give satisfaction in the transportation of
goods and produce.
Owners and shippers requested have them
distinctly marked that their destination may be known
R. A. HAMILTON, President.
2s-ff
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STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA,B BERTHE Co,
- Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions, February Term,
ent levied Land-In this case it is ordered by toe
Court that advertisement for six weeks be made il the
North Standard notifying the defendant TO ap-
pear and repevy, Judgment final will be entered and
the estate levied on applied to the payment q the re
Of Pleas Quarter Sessions the Court Houses IN the
Town Of Windsor, this the Goth day Of February, AsD.
lS56, and the 80th year Of Amerixan IudepeadeHcG
Rsh a, 1860. i. rs ~ ~. 3
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GREENsBOROUGHM MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
u At the end of Three Years. such has care and
free from debt have made and have now
such large Capital in cash and notes. that we have no hes
pany in the Southern Country The most of the Risks in
this Company being the Western part of the State where
the danger from fire is much less.
At the last annual Meeting the following officers were re-
elected.
JAMES SLOAN, President
S. G. COFFIN, Vice President.
C, p. MENDENHALL Attorney.
M PETER + sII2s. ADAMS, secy & Treasurer
n, ,DlRECTORS.-Jam Sloan, DR.; J; A: Mebane, G. P.
asndsn9s Mend. ball y Wm Ron Rev Deems, James NJ
'fs MeasA{ Mel Sreens e
borough, Dr. s: G. Coffin, JAM own: Joshua Tavloe,
washington; VIM A. Wright VIII Igton John l. sha-
Plymouth Robert E. Troy, Lumberton; Dr.. R. H. Scales
~ '''" be s % Il
August s, 1854. 75-tf
VALUABLE LAND FOR sALE.-THE SUB
v SCRIBER has for sale some eight hundred acres Of
land IN .n Wake coun g the Central Re'road
saw-mil 1t is all ,poodand There two settlements
on it, with small lots 1t is also well watefed.
will sell it on accommodating terms, both price
and time.
VIC STRICKLAND.
DATENT MEDICINES.-YOU WILL FIND IN
our establishment very extensive variety of the
patent and family medicines advertised in papers, or
known to community which will sell propr ors
prices, wholesale and retail.
PESCUD & GATLING.
Raleigh. February IL, 1856. 23-tf.
VIMMER'S QUlNINE.-WE HAVE JUST RE-
~ CElVED one hundred ounces Qunine direct from the
importers, which will be sold low by
PESCUD & GATLING,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
February 12 1856. 2S-tf.
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.-JUsT TO
hand in mod dor hnyoS indo
prsng the various sizes and qualities usually called for in
this market. Also 1900 pounds Putty in badders and
cans for sale at a small advance by
PESCUD GATILNG.
February 12, 1856. est
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EOR sALE.-TwO FINE BILLIARD TAf,LESO OF
the latest style with the latest proved patent ruber
cushions One Of them has setts cushopS one sett
without pockets for playing Kelley, which will sellata
bargain. Please call soon. .,-afS. go, ss7f
" r. JOHN CREECH
Raleigh Nov. 16, 1855. s,sr 3 n lOS-W ,
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LIST OF NEW books, NOW READY.
l. ALFRED TENNYSON-MAUD AND OTHER Poems, so
cents
cents
CHRISTIE TOMBSTONE, Novel, rs cents
CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE, Is cents.
III. WILLIAM HOWITT-LAND LABOR AND Com,
vols l6mo., 81. -
A BOYS ADVENTURES IN THE WILDS OF AUS
TRALIA with Illustrations, Is cents.
w. THOMAS DE QUINCEY-THE N0rE Book IS cts.
" CHARLES K1NGSLEY-THE VOYAGES AND ADvEN-
rUREs OF AYxAs LEIGH. 81 rs.
80 CENTS
VI LIEUT.. ARNOLD, (son of Dr. Arnold of Rugby
OAkF1ELD, a Novel, 81.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, Oct. 26, 1855. 81
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FORMERLY OF STOKES CO. n c.,
WITH ANSPACH, REED co. PHILADELPHIA,
w Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods will attend promptly and strictly
all orders intrusted to him.
Philadelphia, Dec. Is, 1855. s-sm.
WHY PURCHASE PIANOS FROM 1RREsPoNsI-
w BILE Travelling Agents, when you get in Pc
which will be guaranteed to be as low the North
South from E. r. NASH Piano Forte Dealer corner of
Always hand between 80 and Pianos select FROM
nearly all varying in style and finish.
Doc. 15 1855. g.
s4sErM and E. Fo,Ia1G;ss BaGssoM
WILMINGTON, N. c..
WILL give his personal attention to business inrused to
his and shippers may rely having prompt returns
Liberal advances made cOnsgnments for sale in this
market, or for shipment to Northern Ports.
March 9, 1855. Sly
LIVERY STABLE.
ES ARE Hh PhEAsED E to IN
generally that they have recently bought the Luey as
Formerly owned by Nixon, Esq the Market House.
horses carriages and bugges with good rsy drivers
for the accommodation Of those who may wish travel
will be in accordance with the times. All possible pains
will be taken to give general satisfaction to those who may
patronze their establishment.
l. /: bl6RxfTGe il SkAfTGs'
Raleigh, Sept 2e, 1855. ss-tf
ARKANSAS, DALLAS COUNTY:
ii OFFER FOh SALE l1SO AChES OF LAND
east of and adjoining the Ouachita consisting Of
upland and bottom-the former fair the latter first rate,
producing under good cultivation from sixty to eighty
bushels Of per and from twelve hundred to two
thousand pounds of cotton-upwards Of four hundred
acres cleared with gnhouse orchard and houses sixty
negroes 1t is healthy well watered, and convenient to
navigation 1t is adapted to Stock being adjacent to forty
thousand more of wild land, afordng
this tract the desirable Of the Ouachita;
there oher the side of the river which
would live: yet, inferior land to my upland there
planters from North Carolina making from six to nine
is cash. tme with ten cent interest
Corn and provender and stock be purchased with the
| place. ,,, .t..
| Cachemasso p. O.
lot in the City of Raleigh, formerly occupied by Mrs.
Mary E. Harrison. The house contains good and
cous rooms and the lot fraction of ground
This residence situated in retired and pleasant portion
any who wish to rent Possession the 1st JAM
Nov 80 1856 8-M
WHITE, DAVIS & HARDEE,
General Commission Merchants, and Dealers
in Guano,
PETERSBURG, VA.
STATE OF FNORTH.CAROLINA, BERTHE Co.
~ Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions February Term
1885, John Freeman Co. Elisha Bszemore. Attach
ment levied Land-In this it is ordered by
Court that advertisement for six weeks be made ths
North Carolina Standard, notifying the defendant TO ap
pear and repevy, Judgment final will be entered
the estate leyedcn applied to the payment q The ne
nfR oAff f1soxf
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SALE OF NEGROEs.-wILLB BE SOLD TO THE
- highest bidder at the late residence of Mrs Susan
benson, decd twelve miles southeast of Louisbur on
the road leading to Andrews Bridge) on credit Of
twelve months. on THURSDAY, the 9th day Of MARCH
next Twentyhree Likely Negroes belonging TO tho es-
tate Of Col Green Ross decd Bond and two good
ties will be required of the purchaser purchasers
CYRUS HARRIS, Exer.
Franklin Co., N. c., Feb. Is, 1856. - s-wstd.
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KA Err BIGGS Il CO.,
CENER COMMISSION MERCHANTS

Iuniss Wharf, 7opn Point
Norfolk, Va.
Rgsrences-Messrs Bloodgood Co., E. p Tabb. & Co.,
and Alexr Bell Esq., Norfolk; Hon. Asa Bges Wiliami
ston n c.. Col. j. B. G. Roulhac Raleigh, n. c. Lewis
Thompson. Esq, Hotel, NC.
October %, 1854 Fs 96-1Y W.
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JOSEPH II. BLOSSOM,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
WILMINGTON, N. c.
WILL give his personal attention to business intrusted to
his care and shippers may rely having prompt returns
Liberal advances made consgnments for sale in this
market, o for shipment to Northern Ports.
March g. 1855. Sly.
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H1OR RENT-THE DWELLING-HOUSE AND
II lot in the City Of Raleigh formerly occupied by Mrs.
Mary E. Harrison The house contains good and spa
rooms and the lot fraction of ground.
This residence is situated in retired and pleasant portion
of the City, and will doubt be found agreeable
any who may wish to rent Possession given the 1st JAN
uary, 1855. Apply for terms to w. w. Holden. -sss
Nov 80 1856. 3-H.
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DLACK MORIANTIQUE SILKS, BLACK AND
1DCol0red Coaks, Plain and Watered Slks Black and
colored Tamas Plain and Plaid Silks Shawls and Mant-
las of the latest importaons just received md ot ae
H IL EVANS. T
Sept. 20, 1856 ses4 ssa~ss sg4ss go
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ANDREW J. sTEDMAN,

Attorney at Law,
Having removed to Ptsborough N c., will attend regu
ary the Courts of Chatham Moore and Harnett Counties
Pittsbro', April is, 1855 Att
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VN7HY PURCHASE PIANOS FROM IRRESPONSI-
w BILE Travelling Agents, when you get in Pc
tersburg the best quality (not second prices
which will be guaranteed to be low any at the North
South, from r NASH, Piano Forte Dealer of
Sycamore and Bank sis.
Always hand between 80 and 40 Pianos select FROM
nearly all varying in style and finish.
1855
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Raleigh, January l, 1856.
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NJ. j. MOORE,
FORMERLY OF STOKES CO. n c.,
wv ITH ANSPACH, REED CO., PHILADELPHIA,
w Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods will attend promptly and strictly
all orders intrusted to him.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec Ii. -2m
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DOMAINS & JOHNSTON,
Gr0cers and Commission Merchants,

&. sss.s 50 DONNAN #E Co. 6 - ~
General Connissi0h Mcrchants, 80
RICHMOND, W. .3 1.5sss
lans1. 1855. IS ..s,st ]. ..s.sss s. I'll
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-12-26
Christmas Week.

This has been from time immemorial
season of joy, IF family meetings, and
all the festivities of social life. We
would say nothing to mar its pleasures.
We wish all our readers happy Christ
mas, AMI we would aid them to make it
happy by warning them against all ex-
cesscs, and urging them to enjoy the
good things bestowed upon them by a
munifcent Providence, with that mode
ration AMI thankfulncss which will leave
no pang Of regret behind. Especially
would we warn them against one pre-
vailing custom which has heretofore des-
ecratcd this season. Many persons have
been so accustomed to their Christmas
1oul Of egg-aog, that they hardly deem
the day properly observed without it;
and many noble young man has doubt
less been ruined in body and soul by the
temptcr concealed in this attractive form,
and presented by the hand of . father,
mother, or sister. The love for intoxi-
eating drink may thus be formed in ear
II childhood, until it becomes q fiery
passion, consuming everything pure and
lovely and honorable in its whitening
blaze Parents, be on your guard. Be-
ware how you abuse the day sacred to a
Slsioar's birth, to seal the perdition of
your children. Allow them every inno-
cent Indulgence Make home the hap
piest spot on earth to the beloved circle
Of little ones, but as you value their wei
fare in time, and their salvation in cter-
nifty, train them up in habits of the
strictest temperance, and never especial
ly on Christmas day, allow them to touch
taste, or handle, the insidious poison,
which cheers only to madden which
gives vivacity to the social board, only
in the end to ruin its peace and blast all
its joys.
As to Christmas presents, there is a
variety in our stores TO suit every age,
and every taste but, above all others,
we would recommend for old AMI young,
good book, filed with pure and beauti-
full thoughts, and calculated to elevate,
refine and ennoble the mind and heart.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-12-26

THE VoTE FOR PRESIDENT. The full
Presidential vote will reach about four
million and seventy five thousand votes
of which Mr.. Fillmore viii receive
about S75, 900, Mr.. Buchanan ,S4S 900,
and Col Fremont 1887 900 Fremont
will run considerably over half million
of votes behind the President elect. He
is in the minority in California, Ohio,
Ldiana. Illinois, Iowa. Pennsylvania,
Wv Jersey, New York the three great
States of the country and the three lead
ing States Of the West. He leads in
in the six New England States, and in
Michigan and Wisconsin. While the
large free States voted against him by
the majority vote. the small free States
voted for him--but in the free States, on
the full vote. he is overwhelmingly de-
fcated. In all the slave States Fremont
received 1,347 votes, as follows: 1863 in
Kentucky. 291 in Virginia, 2S1 in Ma
ryland, and BOG in Delaware. M y.
Express.