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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-28

cd blessing to mankind that they should have the op
portunity Of exencing their freedom liberal instu
sorry say that with all these feelings and sent
ments, from the first separation of the countries
th.Ts hss always bsen group Of unset
relations; bur trust In God and believe thAt that cloud
will be speedily disspated and that sunshine of peace
the countries until all the dissensions which
existed between them shall have passed away
shall only live In history rscord Of the folly OF two
people who could for moment suppose t possible to
eDgageiD fratricidsl war loud chseEs) THANK you
again for the cor6ia IN which you have respsnd
that shall ever regard my rssseuce in England as one
the bright PERIODS OF my life. Cheers
Mr.. MosCKToS MnNEs N. p, briefly responded to the
tas Of TIE Houses Of Lords and Commons proposed BY
Ifrd J. STUART gave the health Of the Lord Mayor,
Several civic and other toast. we're pro
posed from the Chair and responded to in the OF
the evening. m
speech, gave eaces and the company separated be
tween 10 and II O'Clock.
Capture OF an American SLAYER.
By the Emeu we have Rio Janeo dates to the 14th Of
February.
The American schooner Maria E. Smith had been cap.
tured BY the Brazilian brig owar On6a while attempt
ing to land 500 negroes whom che had brought from the
coast Of Africa. The Olnda took the schooner into
Bahia where thelcommander and a Amercan) were
roned and locked up In the jail When the hooner left
the Of Africa had board 500 blacks but they
were closely packed board, totally naked and SO
badly fed during tine voyage that $50 died and
thrown and Of those landed at Bahia 81 died
few hours afterwards. The survivors were Immediately
fed and clothed and will be taken of until their
ultimate destination is resolved upon The Maria E.
Smith, (or Mary Smith, formerly packet running
between Bost - and Halifax Sue left Boston for the
coast Of Africa last autumn Attempts to
detain her suspicion OF being slaver but she
away from the cutter after she had been seized
by the United States Marshal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Let us Work

We again appeal to our friends to put forth all
their best efforts between this and on the day Of
lie election. Onr opponents are more desperate
than they ever were before, and the leaders will
Stop at nothing to defeat Gov. Bragg. We hear al
ready of sanderous circulars and papers, issued
fom the X. N. press, designed TO prejudice the
people against Gov. Bragg and to nure his election.
TURN OUT, brother Democrats TURN OUT IN
rarR STRENGTH, and WORK! It will not do to re-
" too much On our former majori,ies. We have the
strength, but h4st Is that strength unless 1t be put
J5rih?
Let us so act, and SO work, as to have nothing to
regret to reproach ourselves with after the cleo
ton. This is one of the most important elections
ever held in North Carolina. II we triumph now
BY signal majority, we shall make the State safe
Tor Buchanan and the national Democracy in No
nmber. Up, then, Democrats, and to work! We
call upon you by the recollection Of your past tri-
uml'h>-by your devotion to your princples-by
your attachment TO Gov. Bragg, who is SO nobly
bearing your banner in the face of the enemy, and
BY the immense Importance of the contest in which
You are engaged, TO DO YOUR WHOLE DUTY
NOW, AND ON THE DAY OF ELECTION.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Important Admission.

1t will be seen, by communication in paper
to day, giving account of the discussion at Dunns.
vile, Wake, that the Hon. Sion Ii. Rogers, who
while in Congress voted against the Kansas Nebras-
ka BILL has made the important admission, that bv
the compromise" Of 1850 the Missouri line was
rendered "inoperatire and void." This is all we
have ever claimed. The X. N. leaders, therefore,
who are denouncing the Kansas. Nebraska act, are
at the same time-accorlng to this admission of
Mr. Rogcrs-dcnouncing the compromise Of
1850, which they advocated at that day, with so
much Zeal. AL the South obtained by that "com-
promise the fug,ive-slavc law and the princ-
pic applied the Territories OF Utah and New Mex
ico rendering "inoperative and void " the Missouri
lne what they lost by it, the admission of Cal
i,orna free State when, with fair chance, it
would have been siavcholding-and the abolition of
the save-tradc in the District of Columbia. Mr..
Fillmore, it is known signed the fugitve-slave act
after some hesitation and now find Southern
K. N. leaders repudiatng the only other feature of
that " compromise" which cnured to the benefit of
the Southern States.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Judge Saunders's Letter.

The recent letter Of Judge Saunders, written to
vind;cate the truth Of history, and do justice to
his old personal friend, Mr.. Buchanan, is the sub
ject it to be expected it would be, of bitter
remark at the hands of some of the K. N. presses
and speakers. They cannot deny the facts in the
letter, for they are history; yet they provoked
at Gen. Saunders for exhibiting he has done, I'M
questionable proof that James Buchanan has been,
and is now the most consistent and ardent friend of
the Constitutional rights Of the South to be found
in the free States. Strange is it not, that Southern
men. at a crisis like this, should object to such
service performed in their BEHALF by one of
their own fellow. citizens?
The Wilmington Commercial meets these attacks
OF the K. n. presses follows, and does full Justice
to Judge Saunders and his motives in writing the
letter. That paper says:
"The Herald of Thursday last has the following relative
to the excellent and honest letter Judge Saunders which
we published on the same day:
Judge Saunders deyrades his high Office and stains his
judicial robes by thus entering into the heated of
party politics. He has the ab noor,ey Of being
the only member OF the Bench the State who thus pre-
sines TO Outrage the pr,prees of his position We trust
that respect for public opinion least, if his of
plays in future"
The that Judge Saunders has into the
heated party politics misrepresenta:i
fact and Of Language as every one who will
read his Letter may known HIS Letter is calm and dig.
insults committed by heated par Fans, upon the charac
ter Of personal trend and puIe public man. as Mr..
Buchanan 1t fine tines indeed, if a citizen,
because he holds the Office Of Judge. keep his lips
sealed in silence. when such scandous lies vogue
ab"n. CITIZEN ,hse which have been perIetraed and
circulated by The Black Repubi and reiterated by
Of thu Knew Noh ng and oher opposed to Buc,
and Brock niidge Judge Saunders has done well and
deserves the thanks of every friend Of truth and Justice
We are glad to observe tina; Gen. Saunders letter
has been very generally copied into the Democratic
papers 1t cannot fail, wherever it is circulated, to
have good effect
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

= ye9tok4 81 IS 80
The K IN. psps s6sfe IRE bossti1l
lie sheet publshsd d RtttsS lion hst Dc
smocracy and taken Is 3. N inns The Eagle never
was Democratic journal, but pretended to be a
neutral and religious paper It has now raised the
names OF Fillmore and Gilmer.
= The Editor of the Eagle is q little whittier Of q
preacher, without SENSE honesty or consistency. -
He tried the Gospel, but it was not in accordance
with his nature, and he has found his level under
culver. Not two months ago he declared "the
American party is in faction" "The only chance
that we can for saving Union is the union of
the South for Buchanan" Such was the language
of the little whi6er few weeks ago. Since that
time he has been bought up.
Our information (and we believe it is correctly is
that this same little preacher Rev. G. H. Wells, not
six weeks ago, was trying to persuade the Demo-
Gratis to purchase the portion of his press and ma
terials then owned by X. Ms. in order that he
might make his paper a Democratic one. The De-
mocrats he was not worth the price, and re-
fused to purchase him. The K. Ms no douh, then
gave him about $50, Gully his WORTHY and he turn
ed traitor. He deserves and will receive the scorn
of all honorable men. He can do neither good nor
harm-he is a cypher, and ready to sell any thing
except that "livery of Heaven, in which he serves
the devil.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, !

The Position OF PARTIES. New York Her.
ald which supports Fremont, and ought to know
where his strength is, and what his friends are do
ing, says
"The campaign in the South is beginning to show some
pretty hard fighting, and is carried between the Know
Nothngs and erdrivng Democracy, ah'te the reat
friends IF femoat IN tet section are ut psen to
do 6atte under the banner Of Fillmore. In The North anu
East the is s"gd breen the Fs'nont and BHchanen
oces with here and there Know Nothing encanpmcnt
made up of followers in transition state for the Norh-
west"
Does not this sufficiently show the coalition be-
tween the Know Nothings, North and South? Mr.
Fillmore is the candidate of the Southern Know Moth
ngs, and of a fraction of the Northern Know No.
things; Col Fremont is the candidate of the black
Republicans, three. fourths of whom Know No
things and he is also the candidate of the Northern
Know Nothings, for he has formally, by letter, &C.
cepted the nomination. Put this and that together,
and you will sec the nature of the opposition to the
national Democracy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
The X. n. game of brag.

The Know Nothing papers North and South arc
playing the same game, with this difference: Those
Of the North declare that Fremont is the strongest,
and those Of the South that Fillmore is the strongest
man. They are both resorting to the oil trick of
taxing the votes of travellers on steamboats, and
railroads, and of the hands in factories &c.,-:he
Northern X N. papers giving the majorties to FIRE.
mont, and the Southern K N. papers giving the
jorities to Fillmore. See New York Tribune and
Raleigh Register. The combination between these
factions against Mr.. Buchanan is as complete as
they dare make it before the public. What secret
understanding there is 6etsceen them, we do not
know; but it is evident that Mr. Rayner's advice is
TO be followed and that every effort Of the Northern
and Southern 'brigades" is to be directed to one
common object-the defeat of the national Democ.
racy.
Let it be remembered, however, that the oppo.
nents of the national Democracy have uniformly
elected their Presidents on steamboats, and railroads.
and in factories. They defeated Gen. jackson and
Mr.. Polk repeatedly in this way; but when the
sound common sense and judgment Of the country
were recorded at the baotbox, the result was very
different.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
The DrOuth.

The accounts Of the drouth in various portions of
the country, are distressing In Amelia, Chester
field, Prince George, Dnwiddie, and indeed in all
Eastern Virginia, there has been good soaking
rain for months-the gardens and pastures are dried
up, and the crops we'll nigh entirely blasted. The
last Petersburg Intelligencer says: The heat is
still distressing and all sorts of vegetation in these
parts in the last stage of suffering. This week
will decide the fate of the corn crop in large por
ton of Eastern Virginia" This is true to large
portion of North Carolina; though we learn that the
inhabitants of the Southern part of the State have
been blessed with good rans and that the crop
from Wilmington to Charlotte, embracing belt of
forty fifty miles) looks well, and gives promise of
a full yield We have heard no complaints from
Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, Martini Perquimans, and
Chowah, and other portions Of the great corn grow
ing region; though We have no doubt the crop is
suffering there also. Still, in that section of the
State, and on the Roanoke, from the nature of tie
SOIL the want of rain is not much felt i. is in
this high and dry region.
We hear that from Charlotte to this place, the
drouth is very serious; and that in Orange, Gran
vile, and Warren both the corn and tobacco crops
much blighted and retarded. A good rain just
noac would hall, perhaps three-faurths of a
crop in this vicinity but if it should not with
in week, hardly expect more than half a
crop. The weather is now cery warm, with no signs
of rain
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

GRANVILLE CouNTT.-The campaign has closed in
Granville, and we learn from friend that the pros
poets Of the Democrats there were never so bright
as they are at present. The Democratic candidates
for the Legislature will certainly be elected and the
county will give Gov. Bragg handsome majority.
know Nothngism in Granville, as elsewhere in
the State israpidy falling to pieces The President
of the KNAPP Of Reeds Lodge lately called the MEM
Lers together, for the purpose of letting all off who
wished to be off: The result was that twenty three
members demanded discharge which was granted
leaving only four or five members. The President
then wrote discharge for himself, and called the
Secretary to sign it, which he d,-but how the
Secretary got out not informed. At any
rate, informant says they all considered them
selves freemen once more, and went on their way
rejoicing
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
High Prices of Negroes.

Wake County subscriber" has sent us the
following for insertion in the Standard. He desires
to call attention the high prices of slaves in the
Richmond market, "under Democratic admins
t.ation, whose aim has been to do justice to the
South" "If Buchanan" he adds, lis elected, ne
g,oes will continuelo rise-if Fremont, they must
go down." True. The election of Fremont would
at once and seriously affect the price Of negroes;
and the only way for the South to prevent this to
unite On James Buchanan, who is the strongest
man.
HIGH PRIcE SLAVES There has been greater de-
mand for slaves this city during the months OF May,
June and july than known before and they have COM
aied better prices during that time THIS latter IS an
UNUSUAL thing, the months generally Inc
duest year that description of property Prime
field hands twoen) wilt now bring from -. to ilyO
md men from SzsU 81 MOI long likely ne
gro girl sold this city private $l7Ov large
humber Of negroes bought and Prs0a,
sbIy there is not less than u town now seeking
investure in such propsrt RseA. lsss ~ -
- The last ..sisa.l, sfs.t;ns u ii. a..
an, and grossly aisrepfeseusilss his past record,
says fremont Aiu.ss hss ,les Aasf I'd baasE e
past recoyd Then, course, ths Signal pre-
sfsrstss election Of fremont 10 ,1aato Bdchansn
Out st lasta
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

ALAMANcE CouNTY.-Our intelligence from Ala.
nance is highly encouraging. We count with con-
idcnce upon the triumphant election Of Messrs.
Montgomery and Patterson, and an increased ma.
jorty for Gov. Bragg. DR.. Montgomery is bitterly
assaed by the "dark-lanterns for his bold and
manly exposures Of their iniquitous doings; but
abuse from such quarter is really high praise
The Democracy of the County owe much to DIR.
Montgomery for his able and ndefatgable exertions
in the good cause.
We learn also that Maj Patterson, the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Senate in Alalnance and
Randolph, is making an excellent impression on the
people, and strong hopes entertained of his cleo
tion But whether successful not in this contest,
his efforts in Randolph will be felt for good here
after.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Vote Early!

Brother Democrats! I'VE nave seen something Of
elections, and we know the importance of being pre-.
pared for duty on election day.. Permit US to urge
You to 60 to the election ground early in the day
nd' as general rule, vote as soon as you get there
and then go to work with your coats off to obtain
Votes for your candidates. Hundreds of votes arc
saved on the day of the election, by that party
Which displays the most energy and activity.
You have good and glorious cause That
cause is assailed by all kinds of dangerous combina
tons; and it may be in peril even here in North
Carolina. "a word to the wise is sufficient" Go
s'ly to the pulls, Nth full supply Of tickets, and
esrt gnu selres until sundcun for your PRINCIPLES
and the men seho srps.esent them. q
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

FRANKLIN CouNrY.-We learn that our friends in
Franklin are in fine Spirits and that the candidates
for the Legislature-Mr. Hawkins and DR.. Jefreys
are doing noble service in the cause. friend,
who was present at the opening of the campaign at
Franklinton, writes us that they both made excel
lent speeches. and that DR.. Jefreys, who addressed
the people for some two hours acquitted himself
it being his first effort the stump-with great
credit. Tn cir labors will tell on Thursday next
We look with confidence to Franklin for an ncreas!
ed majority for Bragg.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

W The Editor of the Wilmington Herald says
he g sees possible chance Of Mr. Burhanan's cleo.
ton" The Editor sees less or sees more than any
other intelligent person in the country. Does he
consider Fremont stronger than Fillmore? II SO,
what then? If Mr.. Buchanan stands no possible
chance" then is the election OF Fremont certain for
Mr. Fillmore cannot defeat him. Mr.. Buchanan is
morally certain Of Pennsylvania, Alabama, South.
Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia, North-Carolina, Viz
ginia, and Mississippi No ono will deny that. And
his chances are excellent for five or six more States
Now, what State is Mr.. Fillmore certain to carry -
Not one. Why, even Massachusetts, the most de.
cided Know, Nothing State in the Union is already
divided between the Fillmore and Fremont mem
We ask the Herald 10 go into the figures, and show
lin his own pecaliar way, hoo much stranger Mr..
Fillmore y thsn Mr. Buchanan. Name some ons
Stats whish ssxeraliy conceded, Mr. Fillmore
will gs& ~ hs~s .s-s@S'es9s = So
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
= 9

8 Nos1urss s. ga 6
sxlract if6ts sskst E6f Gh.s N Card
Esq, delivered SIS i,ia % 3is 4th july
1856 This is tbs w The Northern Democrats
talk:
power enough the North to strangle this treason. We
are not the cntracted selfish people these Black Repub
hcans would make While take Maine in our right
ar we take Texas in cur left gvtng sks South The p0cs
rect our hearts, We know NO seconwe love the whole
count thrtyone stars in our ag, not sixteen
stand by the Constitution fathers understood
ana VIII preserve all its sacred provisions uumpaed and
untarnsned immense applause But some, the high
e law fanatics say they will carry the North We deny
THIS We defy them to the battle We stand upon the
gahc law mat created and continues people and
throw down' he gauntlet this home treason laugh
at The titorous mashnatons Of the Know Nothing party
the murderous of Sharps rifles and the harmless
anahenlas hurled from desecrated pulpts by religious
bgots Prolonged cheering.] We Of the North do not
desire to look upon Mount Vernon Monticello the Hermit
age and Ashland foreign ground No! no! around them
the holles recoiiecous cluster Our hearts
IN those sacred We cherish and venerae the
crates Their resting places and mock the treason Of
who would rob of interest in those holy spots
ney cannot DO it and they shall not do it, Tremendous
voice from the patriotic dead
Up they say, and keep the freedom
Which We won you long ago.
Up and keep graves unsued
From the Insults of the fDe.'
And we here to-day "pledge lives fortunes and
our sacred honor to maintain nvioate the heritage our
fathers left long applause
Sir, in times past, calculated the value of this Un-
ion but they tortured upon the rack public opinion
until there was not whole left their bodies Their
ate suuc be warming to the traitors of the present
however much they may desire contingency i'll which
to let the Union sdewe say there Be such
tngency Fremont have crossed the Rocky Mountains
in The tracks of buaoes-but our standard bearer james
buchanan, has crossed the rocky mountains of relentless
fanac.s'n, with the Constitution his back, and now
before the country the incarnation Of devotion 10
the whole Union"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

az The extreme heat of the weather has had
such an effect upon our rollers with which the ink
is applied to the type that is impossible to print
our paper as it should be done, in good style.
part of our last ISSUE this account looked badly;
and We trust our readers will accept this as
PLANTATION and apology. The heat also renders it inn
possible to cast rollers that will do good work
We observe that nearly all our exchanges are Just
now badly printed, owing doubtless to, the same
cause
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

The buccaneers regularly declining in numbers and
will continue to 60 downwards. Pet LteRigencer
Our contemporary of the Ineiligencer is an indif-
erent prophet He predicted that he would not sup
port Gen. Scott but behold, he did that very thing
lie thinks the Democrats are declining and going
down. Let him keep sharp lookout for the re.
turns from this State and see for himself what sort
of prophet he is in 1856.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
Poll every Vote

We would again urge upon our friends the impor-
lance Of polling every vote See that the aged and
'nnrm are carried to the polls, and see that they
nave fair play when they get there. If necessary,
u0uht and ride among your neighbors, and impress
'po" them the Importance Of going to the election.
Let every vote that can be honorablr obtained, be
pp'so Tor Governor, for the Legislature and for
sef Ill., Let us be sure to place ourselves on the
's'e and the surest way to do this is to wolK
''sK Tor tn cause. aad to poll every vote ysaa}SS
'aAscE o. scH.DuLE.--The attention Of thu no.
|a lie o til, adv stisement Of the Suptr inten-
.h tD' the North carobda Railroad, showing :
w g Of sc-edlle by that Road. -. u
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
STANDARD FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The Weekly Standard will be furnished during
campaign at the following rates: For six months,
pne copy, one dollar; five copies, four dollars; six
copies, five dollars ten copies, eight dollars; twelve
copies, ten dollars cash in advance.
We respectfully solicit subscriptions.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02

FEE BILLS OF CLERKS AND SnEKIFFs.-We have
lon hand quantity of these bills which will be sent
Cfee Of postage, ten for 81. All Clerks are bound,
uadrr penalty of $50 to have these bills stuck up
lin their Offices. Address the Editors of the STAN
|i,,d
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-08-02
ELECTION SEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST.
Special Notice.

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