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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-29

The RAILROAD ENGNEER-The life of a railroad
engineer is graphically depicted in the following
tract, which we copy from the Schenectady Star:
But the engineer, he who guides the train by
guiding the iron horse and almost holds the lives OF
passengers in his hands-his is life ofmngled dam
ger and pleasure. In little seven-by-nlne apart
ment. with square holes each side for windows
open behind and with machinery to LOOK tnroug ga
ahead, you find him he is the pathfinder he
leads the way in all times of danger cheeks tne IRON
horse, causes it to speed ahead with the velocity
of the wind at will. Have you ever stooo oy .ns
track of q dark night, and watched the coming ana
passing of a train? Away off in the darkness you
discover light and you hear a noise, and the earth
trembles under your feet. The light comes nearer;
YOU can compare it to nothing but the devil himself,
with its terrible whistle, the sparks, you imagine,
come from Bezebub's nostrils; the fire underneath,
that shines close to the ground, causing you to be-
lieye the devil walks live Goals. 1t comes close
to you; you back away and shudder; you look up,
and, almost on the devils back, rides the engineer;
perhaps the "machine" shrieks, and you imagine
the engineer is applying the spur to the devils Sides
daring fellow, that engineer; can't help saying
So and you wonder wherein lies the pleasure of be-
ing an engineer. But so he does day after day,
night after night. Moonlight evenings he sweeps
over the country through cities and villages-thro'
fairy scenes, forest and clearngs he looks through
the square hole at his side, and enjoys the moon
light but he cannot stop to enjoy the beauty of the
scenery Cold rainy, muddy, dark nights, It's the
same; perhaps the tracks are undermined, or over.
flown with water; perhaps scoundrels have placed
obstruction in the way the trees been overturned
across the track and in either it is almost in:
slant death to him at least, but he stops not
Right on, is the word with him. and on he goes,
regardless of danger, weather. and everything save
the wedoing of his duty. Think Of him, ye who
shudder through fear in the cushioned seats of the
cars and get from the fire that is kindled for your
benefit.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-29

The Governors Message, though commun a hsro
to the Legislature on Tuesday, not received mere
until Saturday last too late for US to put it IN type
for our issue Of to-day 1t will appear in our mex!
It is much longer than the Message Of any Oh ms
predecessors; but it is an able document ana We'll
worthy of an attentive perqsal. ,,.asr
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-29

Ex-President Tyler and family were on ''''' W
New York last week.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
From the Burlington Hawk-Eye.

We nave received the following i%ntelli-
gence IN regard to the hog Market, since the
''forns'' Wore "made up,'' and we stop the
press to insert il.
HoGs.-Asthere is little doing, save in hogs,
it is necessary for rs TO give as full quotations
as can be had. In this market little is doing.
Several of oar dealers are not in the market.
We hear OF sales al So 90 gross. and one lot
of heavy ut 50 10. The tendency is down
ward.
The Chicago papers of Saturday quote:
HoGs-Not many dressed on sale the weath
er being unfsyorable. Large numbers Of live
hcgs are in and gong east by rail. As the
weather becomes colder, dressed hogs will al
30 be shipped largely. Packers are paying
bat .S4tg4.25 per 100 lbs gross, aud Sj@45.2l
nett.
CuT MEArs-Green hams selling at6s u h
Shoulders oh sale and being shipped.
LaRp-Wo rth lec y 10 for shipment and
10l@ll in small quantities.
The ST. Lolis I~atelligencer of Saturday
says:
HoGs.-Declining in Cincinnati and New
here offer 50 as the highes. figure for heavy.
We cut from Market Reports of Cincinnati
Gazette Of same date:
IIoGs.-The weather being unfayorable, the
market was dull to-day, and prices were easier,
with a very limited demand. The sales COM
prise lao head, light at $50 240 do at $3.50
nd 5lS heavy at 1913.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27

SEssIOI REPUBLICAN,.

Ii is now seuled that The next Legisla-
,ure will be convened a, Iowa City; The
Governor having declared his purpose
thus to do. As the session viii. COM
mence in a lille more than a month IRON
ihis time, we would be glad 10 have those
WIN desire 10 receive the Tri-Utekly
Republican. with a report of the pro-
ceedings. 10 send ia sheir ORDERS forth
with. The charge for the Tri Weekly
during the session. will be one dollar, IN
yariabIy in advance. No psirs will be
spared 10 give a lair and full transcript,
OF ,hs doings OF thu Legislature, and Of
matter generally ir%anspiring at the Capt.
iol. as well rs the General news Of the
day, sketch Of congressional proceedings.
&c.. az. As The Fri. Weekly will be
made up oftbe daily Republican. II will
Of course. contain all the reading matter
Ut the latter.
Weekly pspers in the State which
give The abave nm insertion, or call atien-
,ion 20 It will he en'i,led 10 The Tri Week
" Republican. IN exchange during the
session.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Mud and Mails.

The mild open weather, with frequent
rain Of The past few weeks. have eonver,
ed The free soil Of Iowa MO mud go deep
Ne 10 serious interfere with leaning, sta
ging, and consequently the mails. Ths
alter are now "a hours behind time, apc
The last one received w ednesdhy Morn'
ine) brungh, TWO solitary papers. one o.
,hrm the Daily Hawk Eye Of Monday
the 24th. In consequence Of 'his fail
ure OF orr Exchanges, we are unable 10
furnish this week any thing further in re
Istion to hogs. End markets generally
TSe weather is now some what colder,
and we may expect The mud TO freeze up
pretty soon. when we may look for bet
Ter travelling and regular ,nails.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
From the London Gazette, Oct. 10.
THE SOUND AND ELBE DUES.

The United STATES government nae 0e
manded from that OF Hanover . s~iatisti.
cal rerdrn OF all lighthouses AID sea sig
gals msinlsioed on the Elbs, together
with The annual cost, and the aG cunt ol
dues levied TO cover such cost, on ships
navigating tia, river on their entrance,
or or .teir leaving ,he North Sea. In
other wnr,is. the cabinet Of Washington
has taken the frs. step towards the re-
pudl.iion Cf tho iiaDovesia0 State Dues.
lhe principle on which the u. 8. con
lend that their ships shall not be taxed
IN ther ingresa or egress 10 or from the
open reas has been 80 often and SO re-
,en,iy explained in these columns as "a
require no repetition here. Both Dem
N .rk and Hanover claim q right to levy
i tux upon shipping-the one with res
peel 10 The Elbe. The United States
cay To these Powers. ''proye your righ'
Il TAX our th,ps and we will pay yonr
roi!." Neither Denmark nor Hanover
eau show any claim hut what exists by
,rea,,; hercs the United States give
np,.rr ,ha, a. lis expiration i, will not be
r. ue ed--,he efTect of the non renewal
NJ IL. .rfaiy being tina, Denmark. Han.
over and lle United States will stand in
she sane position as they die with res
rect 10 riiker lbs SQUAD az the State dues
before Me treaty ex,s;ed. This reduces
he question TO the simple issue Of
whether the United States ships have
no, az much right to go in and out OF the
B4luc or Elbe as have the ships Of Den.
mark or Hanover! This is really and
rruIy ,ile whole question. Neither Den.
mark or Hanover can satisfactorily an
swer il, for Ibis rsason the United States
refuses nv ior gtri to submit to the i'm
puat.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
TIE WRECK OF THE LYcyAlS.
NV Eney N.,v

The !oet steamer Lyonais had asmaii
freigh, ssiued dolly al $4,000, n abou,
$4,000 in specie. partly Insured here.
The captain Of lhe Vigo, ner ~c,Dsprl.
says the Lyonais was butt in seven wa
ter tight compartments. and il all thess
were gone bus " The wreck would sui
loat.
The Lyonais had the following named
passengers.
Mn. Danier, Mr. Solomon, Mrs
Streng. Mr. A,ely and Lady. Philip
Dugieiine. J p i}asbford. lady. children
and servant, Don Dias Bpmas. Don Jose
Dilalo. lady and servant, II Huber aud
lady. Albert Sumner. lady. daughter aud
servant. MIR Gibson, Mr. SieJeil and
lady. G Denor'igny. Mr. Troouncoa,
Mr. Occelit. Lawrence Martin and ch,ld,
f Revert. Rev John b Cocoque. Sam,
Josportes. A Loyset.e. Deles,range A
Frollien, MademoselIe Eres,ime Bstet.
C B%augrand- 80 cabin passengers. and
there were on board, including officers,
crew, &C., near one hundred and fifty
souis.
On the nigh, of Sunday The 2a, while
in a heavy iog. the Nantucke, ligh' chip
bearing n N w, and distant GO miles,
the ship was run MO by an unknown
vessel and her stern Gu. clear off. No.
thing more was seen Of the unknown
vessel. and it 10 probable thai che wen,
down Immediately. The Lyonais re-
NAMED with her after par, full Of water
and her bow nigh out Of water. All
hands stood by the wreck until the nex'
day, when II was abandoned.
The ship was provided with 6 boats
only one OF which was a life boat. The
boat has nc, been heard from since the
morning of Monday after il was resolved
to abondon the wreck, and a raft was
constructed and abous 40 persons took
refuge upon it. I.is the opinion OF the
second officer that this raft could not
have lived through the rough weather
that succeeded and all were lost. la
another boat was the Commander with
some Of the passengers. Ii was the in
.%sntion Of the Capt. 10 pull TO Mon.auk
| point.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
9atrst Mrhs.
Arrival OF the Niagara.

HALIFAX, NOV Nv.
The steamer niagara. from Liverpool,
this afternoon, Nov. 9Th. arrived a, mid
night. The s,eamer Anglo Saxon, from
Quebec arrived on, at Liverpool, a, 6
r. NJ. on the 5.n ins,. The CunarG
steamer Persia. from N. Y. arrived al
Liverpool a, 7 ?. M. on Friday the 7th,
her passage being called nine days, Z
hours. Meantime. there IL little impor-
TACT news by This arrival. Additional
symptoms bad manifested themselves oil
a close union between France, Russiu
and Prussia.
Il would appear tia, France supports
the unconditional admission Of Russia
and Prussia TO the 2nd meeting Of the
European conference; while England il
said 10 oppose the admission OF The Tor.
mer and Austria of the latter.
Treaties Of commerce between Russia
and France, and railway treaties between
Russia end Prussia were in prepare
tiUp.
Nespoli,an affairs continued wi,kou,
change.
There had nothing Of interest been
received from Spain.
On Thursday evening, the 9Th inst.
the directors Of the Bank OF England
held a pro.racted Sitting, in the course OF
which they deliberately considered the
expectancy Of making a further change
in the rates OF discount, with a view o
arrest the continued outflow Of gold to
the continent, and the resolution NOT TO
make any change for tue present was
arrived al by q majority of only one.
The condlnon o; the Bank Of France
had shown nc Improvement.
Admiral Dundas still al Malta at las,
adv,ces, which are to Oct 3lst.
Cape Of Good Hope adsices TO Oct.
Sd say tina, fears of . Cahree was are
passing away.
SpAIS.-A plan Of finance will be laid
before The Council of Ministers without
delay.
Nothing a. vel, is decided az to the
creation of a ministry of Colonies.
The Espanian, ministerial paper, de
cries ,hs anglo French alliance aud re.
comments The alliance Of Spain with The
Northern powers.
The law requiring Of the press a
heavy doposi,e OF sutety money has
been re-estnblished,-
A meeting of political notahili;ies had
been held in tho house ot Gen. Prim for
the purpose OF re ortian,z'ng the pro
gressise party. The result Is noi ye,
known.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
OREGON.

The Indian troubles in this Territory
have recently been wed. and threaten
IL become more serious and extensiv We
than ever before. Governor Stevens,
Who had Az vanced into the Walls Walla
country, for the purpose Of negotiating q
general peace wnh all the tribes in that
quarter, and been obliged 10 vacaie the
same. together with such United States
troops a. had accompanied him. The
entire country To The Nor,h and Eas. of
John Days River. vas, n, last accounts.
in the possession ri the Ssvages, NUN
bsring abou, three thousand, many OF
whom were armed with guns. Col Step.
toe had come into The Daiies with his
command, abandoning the whole coun.
try above 10 the Indians, except nne
block house held bv fifty men, whom he
intended TO relieve IA soon as he could
procure forage, Governor Stephens
had addressed the people Of Portland.
and stated hat The ladians had acted
fai,hless in all their transactions with the
whites. that nothing could satisfy them
but an unconditional surrender of the
entire couniry 10 the Eas, side of the
Dslies. and that there remained only a
pro-2ec, Of a general war with all lie
tribes in thai quarter.
the saie Of pnhlic properly used in
the recent lndian war had taken place
The attendance was very large and the
prices very fair.
Lisn'enanl Miller disappeared from
the steame while on his way up to the
DaIIes. an il was supposed he had been
drowned.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Graham,s illustrated Magazine.

We regard this az one Of the very bes
of our American Maya ziEes, aud we take
grea, pleasure in recommending il to the
favorable notice of tae public. Those
who desire interesting aad profitable read
ing for The long Winter evenings canno
make q better investment, then subscrib.
ing for Graham. Be in time for the Jan
uary No. The tsEms are one copy ont
year SO 2 copies %. Address Watson
& Go. Philadelphia.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27

FORWARDING &C.. AT MT. PLEASANT.
-Messrs. Brunaugh e. Allen are enga-
gcd in the Forwarding and Commission
Business, end deal in Produce, Grain and
Salt, at Mt. Pleasant Iowa. This House
occupy a favorable position at the
Western terminus Of the Railroad, and
enjoy Other ia, orable business facilities
which with their high character as hon.
orable and reliable merchants. commend
them to all having .reightpassing over
the Railroad. See their Gard.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Gs6ey's LaGy's Book.

The Decsmber No. Of this yaluable
Magazine is before Va, full of interesting
reading matter, fashion plates. engravings
&c. We would remind our readers tina,
This Is a favorable time for subscribing
for This Magazine. The January No.
will appear in an entire new and superl.
or style OF type. Address Lewis A.
Cooley, Philadelphia, Terms, one copy
one year SO, 2 copies So.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Special Notices.
Merchants Garg,ing OH.

This valuable medicine combines the nee
essary qualities to entitIe it to public favor
Long experience furnishes ample testimony
that as a L.iniment adapted to meet the wants
and emergencies OF all classes, 'Merchant's
Gargling Oil" in its appropriateness to both
man and beast, merits the appreciation with
which it is received. Possessing in a high de-
gree the properties of an anodyne and restor-
alive, it bias a wonderful influence over many
painful diseases. Its great efficacy to heal is
attributable TO the chemical combination of
the choice ingredients Of which it is com-
pounded.
w. #. ElmendOrf is the authorized
agent for the sale of this medicine at this
place. Sold also by druggists and merchants
usually in the vicinity. Wholesale by medi-
cine dealers in all large towns. n39-3t.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
ez- We call attention to E. NJ. Wells

Medicines, advertised in another columa.-
These medicines have been in use here some
time and are highly priced by those acquaint-
ed with their merits. "Wells' Pectoral Syrup
Of Wild Cherry has sustained a high reputa-
ton in curing diseases Of the Lungs, and is
now put up in an elegant style. At this sea-
son it is wise to keep a bottle Of this ~effectual
cough remedy in the house to use in the first
stage Of Coughs, Colds, &c. Mr.. Wells has
removed to Chicago, where agents can order
any medicines wanted from him.-Peoria
RpMblican. .
Sold by c. Lawrence, Ottumwa; Dunlap,
Fish g. Co., Eddyville.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
CHICAGO. Nov. %

On yesterday our city was Visited with
one OF the most destructive storms known
10 the oloesl inhaditani, and which &C.
casionsd grea. destruction Of property
and The loss OF one life. On Thursday
wind commenced blowing from the south
and west accompanied by rain, and see
,erday i, raineG hard during most the dag.
About nine o'clock in the afternoon, the
wind increased ! ono of the most severe
gales we have ever witnessed. A nun
Der OF fine buildings, partially completed
were blown down and many others SER
ously damaged.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Chicago Lumber at MT. Pleasant.

Messrs. KelTedge a. Co. have Opened
a yard a,ihe Depo, Grounds. Nh. Pleas
ant, for ,he sale Of Chicago Lumber.
dressed snh addressed. We visited the
yard the other day and were surprised
to find so general an assortment OF this
celebrated lumber. They pledge them.
selves to sell al Burlington prices. They
mpst do a heavy business. See iheiI
advertisement,
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Springfield. Nov, 10.

The official vote Of Illinois is as fol-
observation-disclosures, l05.344; Fremont
96, $50; Fillmore. 37,45l; Richardson
LOG. 644; Bisseli, 1ll,372; Morris IL
.6l; Hamilton. lO6.299; Wood. no.
5s4; Rond. 1925; Snyder. lO6,6lOi
Hatch, 1855; Young.l3e,:6 Gas.
sey. iO6.230; Du5ois, l09,439. Bar
Der, 20.sOO; Moore, l07.O46; Miller
1873, 81. Matthew, lof.52i; Powell
los, 52s; jenkins, 2O.376,
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Clarke's Bank Note List and Counterfeit De

To Merchants and business Men gen.
ersily, we regard This as an i~ndispensi-
bic requisite. 1t is arranged in a ave
MEN, manner for reference, and lis quo
ta,ions are accurate and may be relied
on with confidence. 1t 10 published
moathly by X. L. Clarke Al the low
price Of one dollar a year, with a com.
plete Coin Chart. Address r. L. Clarke
South Yves, corner Of Main and Olive
Street ST. Louis Mo.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
The opinion Of the Medical Pro.
feSSiOn.

A learned writer says: "Sarsaparilla, or the
extract thereof, maintains the secretions, es-
p~ecially those Of the skin and kidneys, in
creases nutrition; and allays morbid Irritable
ty of the nervous and circulating systems
Hence AN admirable remedy for debility dur
multifarious variety OF systems that arise
when the health is broken down, as well by
the disease as by its remedy.
O. Hurley's concentrated fluid extract is
the best preparation manufactured in this
country.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Estray Notice.

TAKEN UP by Isaac Fisher. living in
l. Richland Township, Wapello Comfy,
Iowa, on the 7th day of November, 1856, a
steer, supposed to be four years old last spring
marked with a crop of the left ear. Branded
a.. J.) on left hip. Color-brown sides,
with white face and line back, with white on
the belly. Appraised to the value of twenty
five dollars. j.. N. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
BY Il. G.. GIVEN, Dep'ty.
November "a, 1s56.-n39-3m.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Estray Notice

TAKEN UP by Jonathan Wittenmyer, in
i Richland Township, Wapello County,
Iowa, on the 4th of Nov. 1856, one steer sup
posed to be three years old last spring, mark 1
ed with a crop off the left ear. Color-white
with black spots from the shoulder forward
ears black. Appraised at S22 50.
jim CAMPBELL. Clerk.
BY L. G. Given, Deduty.
Nov. 2lth, 1856. n39-3m.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
Chicago Lumber at Burlington.

The place TO bay Chicago Lumber in
Burlington is a. ,he yard Of Messrs. Ev-
ans, Lsidlow e. Go corner OF Third and
Marke, Streets, on he Railroad opposite
,he Hawk. Eye Mills. Their House
have made arrangements TO ship daily
from Chicago by Railroad, and purchas
ers may rely upon having o.ders for any
quantity or qualify. hled on Tho shories'
notice, and We can recommend Messrs.
T.. l.. g. Co., as high minded and hon
orabls dealers. They also have arrange
nSn,s 10 dress Lumber. See their ed
vertise ment in 10 DAYS paper.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
81. Louis. \ oy. 20,

Lat, nigh. the block on the lsvee.
known as City buildings. consisting Of
thirteen stores occupied by some Of the
heaviest firms in the city, was sntirely
destroyed by FIRE. Loss is estimated VI
S4OO. 600, insurance not ssceriaiued, but
probably will cover the greater portion
Of loss. Block sold a year ago for
SlS3, 900.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
NJ Thousands of persons Ia this yicin

O. Thousands Of persons in this vicinity
who have used Prof. Woods Hair Restorative
need no further proof 20 convince them OF its
great merit, but for the benefit of those who
have not tried it, we publish the following
extract of a letter from lllinois:--lLouisville
Times.
CHICAGO, May l, 1854.
have used Prof. Woods Hair Restorative
10 decided advantage. 1t prevents the Hair
from coming out, gives it a gloss and softness
very desirable. Thefew gray hairs had have
entirely disappeared. Others of M family
have used it; and concur with me in pronounce
ing it all it profe sses to be. II. A. CLARK.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27

u. s. SENAToR.-Ccl. Fremont 10
talked Of by some OF the New York pa
pers. for The next u. s. Senator. in place
of Hamilton Fish, whose term expires
on the 4.h Of March next.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27

The Legislature and constitutional Convention,
Ga Monfay next. The Legislature OF
this State ccnvenes al Iowa City, ths
Public buildings a, Dsmoine Guy, the
new Capitol, rot beirg ready for oceu.
pancy this Winner. On the lhiid Mon.
day Of December also meets The Gus,
%,utional Convt n,ion. al the sane place.
The present sessions of ,hese Two bod
ie- are important. and heir action viii b,
awaited by the cil;zsns of The Sls'e
dou5'irrs with deep interest. Before the
Legislature will do.bslrss come many
matters OF public importance for ,heIr
action. among which nHy be nenlioned
the Kansas question 80 far as il affects
the Safe of Iowa, the ~various improve
mems Railroad and River. the School
Lands and Fund. The Elective Franchise.
and doubtless many Others equally i'm
porian,. While ,hr Cons,itu iunal Con-
ven:ion will be called upon 10 remodel
aud Dproye our organic laws IA many
particulars to adept i, to tho wants 81 Il
growing and progressing people.
Wnhou, indicating al this time our
views upon any Of The important ques
lions which will be scted upon by The
bodies 10 convene on Monday al lows
Guy, we will Say i, is "a purpose 10
keep onr readers pns:ed up in relation To
all that ,rant pifss there. in view Of which
il will be we'll TO srkscuba fnt The CoYR
IEg without any furit er delay.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
WHOLESALE AID RETAIL LUaBER VAR,

We direct attention to .Nessrs. j. W.
& w. ID. Gli5ert's card ia another col
une. They have been .oug and iayora.
bly, known as lumber Merchants III Bur-
lington, and they occupy a very favora-
ble.posion on Jefferson 5: between Sixth
and Se,enlhe. We hope these gentle
men will continue 10 receive a generous
lraGe from This region.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
DIR. s. Il.

lLdIe OF OOIUmDU5, UHIO.J
OFFICE and RESIDENCE re
" moved to 4th street, ID house east Of the
Court house. Milf.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27

in the most perfect manner.
wC olored printing done in
the best style. We have on hand
every description of Job paper,
and Cards of all sizes. Blanks
of all kinds on hand, or printed
to order.
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
COURIER JOB OFFICE,

We have just received from
Chicago, and have on the way, a
large addition to our late very
complete Job Office, enabling us
to execute every kind of
Demoine courier., 1856-11-27
FARM FOE SAFE.

"ARREN WALLING offers Two ri
w hundred a res of land, 80 acres Il.
under fence, forty in cultivation, well wat.r-
ed, with plenty of good timber adjoining, sit
mated three miles South OF Ottumga. on Vii
iage Creek. on the new county road ieadirC
from D. p. inskeep's to Bloomfield. The
improvements consist of
= bOubse Log House. stabks &
Other CHt-buiEdiDgs.
For further particulars, inquire nf the Edit
or OF The Demoihe Cou Ter, VI Warren Wgl
ling on the premises.
November II. i~S56-n39.tf.