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Democratic Meeting at huntsville.

In accordance with previous notice portion of
the Democrats of St. Marks and Mathews Districts
met at huntsville, the Sd of May, to choose dele
gates to the County Convention, to be held in the
City. of Raleigh, on Monday Of May Court to
nominate candidates to represent Wake County in the
next General Assembly Of North Carolina on mo-
ton of j. O. Jeffreys, the meeting was organized by
calling F.eddick Hunter, Esq, to the Chair, and APP
pointing J. II. Norwood, Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained by j.
0. Jeffreys, on motion of Peterson Dunn a commit
tee Of three, consisting Of L. W. Robertson, j. O.
Jefreys and j. T. Hunter, was appointed to draft
resolutions for the action Of the meeting, who after
the absence of a few minutes, reported the follow
ing:
Resoloed, That we heartily approve and re-afirm
the principles expressed in the resolutions passed
by the Democratic State Convention recently held
in the City of Raleigh and that We heartily concur
in the recommendation of Franklin Pierce for the
Presidency, and James G. Dobbn for the Vice Pres.
idency.
Resoloed, That we hail with joy and pride the
nomination Of Thomas Bragg as the Democratic can
ddatt for Governor; anu we feel sure, that by the
united efforts Of the Democracy and anti.Knov-
Nothings Of North.C Carolina, he will be elected by
such majority as no Governor has before received
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Advices from Japan to the early part of Januar

Advices from Japan to the early part of January
have been received by way of San Francisco. Pre-
parations were making at Smoda for the trade that
was expected to flow from the conclusion of the trea-
ties with the United States and other nations. In
the town an immense building is being erected as a
BAZAAR for the better display of their goods 10 pur-
chasers. Near the water they erecting and have
nearly completed row of large warehouses, for the
storage of coal and merchandise. Along the water
front of the town has been built large substantial
quay or mole, for the better ladng and discharging
of boats The building of these facilities for trade
shows disposition to open commerce to us at some
future day, perhaps after the arrival of Consul
General, of whom, and as to his probable arrival,
the Japanese were exceedingly anxious. The high
prices the government forced the people put upon
the articles, and the low valuation at which the
American dollar was received (only about 331 cents
amounted, however, almost to prohibition of all
traffic. few parties have purchased small lots of
their curious and elaborate lacquered ware, even at
the ruinous exchange, hoping that the novelty, not
the intrinsic value, of the ware may make the VEN
ture profitable
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Democratic Meeting in Bladen.

At a meeting of the Democrats of Baden Comfy,
held May 9th, 1856, on motion of I. d. Mcdowell,
c. Monroe Esq, was called to the Chair, and John
A. Wooten and Durrum Lewis requested to act as
Secretaries.
On motion of C. 7. Davis, the Chairman was re-
quested to appoint committee of eighteen to draft
resolutions for this meeting; whereupon the Chair
appointed the following said committee, viz: j.
Clark, Joseph Ewel, d. A. Mcmillan, c. T. Davis,
John McGhee, I. NJ. Kelly, Elihu Meares, Shadrack
Wooten, D. B. Melvin, Snowdcn Singetary. H. B.
Jones, James Meredith, Samuel Anders, and I. D.
Mcdowell.
The commtte having retired, Major John A. Rich
ardson, Isaac Wright and G. NJ. White, addressed
the meeting during their absence and on the return
of the committee they reported, through L. d. Nc
Dowel the following resolutions, to wit:
Resolred, That, approving of the course pursued
by our late representative in the House of Commons,
G. N. White, Esq, we cordially recommend him to
his fellow Democrats throughout the county as a
suitable person to be run the Democratic ticket.
Resolced, That We take this occasion to endorse
the nomination of our present Governor, Thomas
Bragg. Esq, and pledge him our support.
Hesotred, That we approve of the nomination of
John d. Taylor, Esq, of Brunswick County, as the
candidate to represent this Senatorial District in the
next Senate of North Carolina, and pledge him our
cordial support.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point ten delegates to represent Bladen County in
the Convention to be held at Wilmington on the Sec
ond Tuesday in june next and in case of the failure
Of delegates to attend that James Fulton be re-
quested to cast the vote of this county.
Resotued, That We recommend John S. Willis as
suitable person to be run candidate for the Of
fee of Sheriff.
All Of which were unanimously adopted.
In obedience to the 4th resolution the Chairman
appointed the following persons to wit: Joseph FL
well, Thos. S. Lewis, John A. Mcdowell, VIM. D.
MCNEIL, James Robson, Samuel Anders, H. B.
Jones, D.. A. Mcmillan, James Hail. and John L. Nc
MILAN.
On motion of Isaac Wright, Esq, the following
resolution was then adopted by the meeting to wit
Reso1ced, That we cordially approve the political
course of our late able Senator, Thomas d. Mellow.
ell, Esq, and hereby tender him our unanimous
thanks for the faithful discharge of his representa-
tive duties.
1t is requested that the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Wilmington Journal, and
that the other Democratic papers of the State be
quested to copy the same.
G. MONROE, Chairman
f S91s, "A. L %HesH'' Secretaries
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Democratic Meeting in Johnston.

Pursuant to public notice. a respectable portion of
the Democracy of the ONeal District, convened at
the church in Earpsboro, on Thursday, the Sth in
slant. On motion Of w. carp, the meeting was
ganized by calling E. H. Woodland to the Chair, and
appointing A. w. Richardson Secretary.
The object of the meeting being briefly explained
by the Chairman; on motion, \ committee consist
ing of w. carp, DIR. N. B. Horn and S. Fountain,
appointed by the Chairman to draft resolutions
for the consideration and action of the meeting.
After short absence, the committee returned,
and reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolred That the Chairman appoint fifteen dele
gates, with the like number of alternatcs to meet
the delegates from the other Districts in the county
Convention to assemble in Smithfield on Saturday,
the 10th inst to nominate suitable candidates for
the Legislature.
Resotred That we hail with enthusiasm the NOM
nation of our present able Governor Thomas Bragg
and the standard bearer of Democracy in the en-
sueing Gubernatorial canvass, we will give him our
hearty support.
Resolred, That in L. OBJ. Branch, our present
able Representative III Congress- we recognize pa
triot and statesman who will ever be found battling
for the rights of our own dear South and her nsti
tutions, against every invasion of Northern aggres
sion, and for the achievement of such objects will
tend to their advancement by national legislation.
Under the first resolution, the Chairman appoint
ed the following delegates, WIN. R. Whitley,
w. carp, j. R. Brown, DIR. j. B. Owen, DR.. N. 3.
Horne, r. Richardson, A. w. Richardson, W. Bailey
L. Richardson, B. G. Bailey, S. Fountain, j. Bunn
A. w. Bunne, II. II. Atkinson, B. Hocutt
Alernates: r. Pully, A. Puly, W. Bum, j. Pully,
B. Pully, L. B. carp, W. P Edwards j. Hnnant, j.
Whitley, w. B. Hocutt, G. Lewis, j. Lewis, A. Bur-
ton, ii. O'Neal, H. Hoffman.
On motion of j. R. Brown, the Chairman and Sec
retaey were added to the list.
On motion of S. Fountain, it was ordered that
these proceedings be forwarded to the Editors of the
n c. Standard, for publication.
j. M Stone, Esq, of Granville being present, and
being called upon, responded in a few pertinent re-
marks, relative to proper selection of men
didates, in order to insure triumph of Democratic
principles and measures.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
E. H. WOODARD, Chm.
A. w. RICHARDSON, Sec'y.
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j. NJ. SHARPE,
T. w. HAYS,
A. S. FRANKLIN,
j. P. GARLAND,
JEW. THOMPSON,
Com.
For the Standard.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
CALL1oPEAN HALL. E. & II. College,
Anil 18th, 1856.

For the Standard.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
CALL1orEAN HALL. E. & H. College,
April 10Th, 1856.
WHEREAS, In the wisdom Of Providence our high
" respected and much beloved fellow student, F.
c. Parks, of Wilkes county, N. c., has been re-
moved from our midst by death-cut down in the
prime of life and vgor of youth, with the fairest
prospects of future eminence and success before
him.
Resolped, That while we bow in humble subms.
sion to the will of an Allwise Providence who has
seen fit to take from among of cur noblest
and be t. we at the same time cannot but sincerely
regret that he not longer permitted to shed up
on us the influence of bright example and show
by his industry and talents that 'life only want
ing to his fame"
with his sorely afflicted relatives and friends in their
irreparable loss feel happy to know that we can
give them some comfort in the assurance that he
will ever be cherished in our memories as posses
sing every noble quality and christian virtue and
still greater consolation is that he in his dying
ments, left undoubted testimony of the divine reali-
ty in religion and the triumphs of christianity over
DEATH
Resolred That this Society sympathizes with the
Hermesan Society in its loss, and also maness its
regard for the memory of the deceased and its SYM
pathy with his bereaved relatives, by wearing the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolred, That these resolutions be entered upon
record, a copy sent to the relatives of the de-
ceased, and also to the College Review, Abingdon
papers, Standard and Weekly Message, with re-.
j. R. NEAL, !
I. A. HUMES
S. P, DICKINSON, Com.
n BAUHTMAN,
WIN. L. MORGAN.
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TIE WHEAT CRoP.-From information received
from various sources and districts it gives us pleas.
ore to state that the growing crop of wheat is rap
IDLY improving under the genial influences of the
aie ssasonable weather, and gives Aattering promise
Of IN sbandant harvest. This lie cheering intelli-
gence constituting as this grain does one of the most
important and valuable articles of culture For the
last TWO or three years the high prices which it has
commanded have served greatly to enrich the far
fmers, ana have consequently led to an increased
production. Notwithstanding the recent decline of
the markets, the rates for the next delivery win no
double De handsomely remuneratve, if not entirely
satisfactory. Pet Intel.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

q.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
HERMEsIAN HALL, Emory & Henry College, VA,l
April 10, 1856.
WHEREAS, By the will, and in the wisdom OF an
inscrutable Providence, our talented anu beloved
fellow-member, Felix G. Parks, of Wilkes county,
N. c., has been removed from time to eternity-cut
down in his flower and prime, monument OF the
sacred truth, man that is born OF woman Ii Oh
few days."
Resoloed That, while we mourn the loss OF our
esteemed member, in whom were united every fac'
ulty of mind and virtue of heart which could rem
der him useful, honorcd and beloved; and while Il
mingles another drug of bitterness in the chace Of
SORROWS to know that his bright career has pee"
terminated Just as the highest honor OF his class
was within his grasp we do meeky submit to inc nc
affective dispensation of the Being who orders all
things wisely and well. -.
Resolued, That, in his death, the Hermesan soci,
ETY. has been deprived of an active and innuenua,
member and has sustained an irreParaole loss anu
while we can never forget the many valuable SER
,vces rendered BY him to the Society, we shall never
cease to remember him with feelings OF the s'ro"g
est affection and highest regard. In nm we mourn
the loss of gifted intellect and noble heart; and,
had his life been spared, feel assured OF his emil
nence and usefulness. .
Resoired, That we sympathize most deeply with
the heart stricken relatives and friends in their loss,
and we would fain offer them some slight consoa.
ton in tho assurance that the of the deceased
will ever be associated, in our memories, with all
that is pure and noble in humanity, and that his
generous and christian sentiments and exemplary
life rendered him an example we'll worthy OF our
imitation.
Resolred, That it is source of comfort to our
sorrowing hearts to know that while the dark wing
of the angel of death brooded upon him, ray OF
light from the portals of immortality streamed into
his soul and lighted up his countenance with an ex-
preston of christian peace and triumph; and that
he had the assurance that death to him was but
transit to better world.
Resolued, That the Hall be hung in Grape, and
that we wear the usual badge of mourning tor thlr'
ty days.
Resolued, That these resolutions be entered upon
our records, copy be sent to the relatives OF the
deceased, and also to College Review, Abingdon
papers, Standard and Weekly Message, with request
for publication.
T. w. HAYS
A. S. FRANKLIN, : Com.
j. P. GARLAND,
JEW. THOMPSON,
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Democratic Meeting in St. Mary's District.
Previous notice having been given meeting of
portion of the Democrats of ST. Marys District
was held at Auburn, on Saturday the 10th of May,
to appoint delegates to represent this District in the
County Convention, to be held in Raleigh on Mon
day of May Court.
On motion of E. j. Tomlinson, w. j. Allen, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and w. R. Poole, Esq,
quested to act as Secretary. The Chairman briefly
explained the object of the meeting and on motion,
the Chairman appointed the following committee to
prepare resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting viz: G. H. Faribault, George Poole, Sen.,
and E. j. Tomlinson.
The committee having retired for short time, re-
turned and, through their Chairman, reported the
following resolutions which were unanimously adop-
ted:
Resolued, That we favor the proposition to hold
County Convention in Raleigh to nominate candi-
dates for the Legislature, and that the Chairman of
this meeting be requested to appoint ten delegates
10 represent this District in said Convention.
Resolred, That the Democrats of this District al
ways conservative" principles, not men," being
their motto-pledge their warm support to the NOM
inees of said Convention.
Resolred, That we endorse the resolutions of the
State Convention, and would with that Convention
hail with Joy the denomination of that patriot and
statesman Franklin Pierce, for the Presidency, and
Cardinals faithful son, James G. Dobbin, for the
Vice Presidency.
Resolred, That we heartily approve of the re-
nomination of Thomas Bragg, and will use our best
endeavors to secure his reelection.
Res0loed, That the great principle Of Free suf-
fragc, eschewed by opponents, is still dear to
us all, and that will again battle for it with the
zeal and enthusiasm of other days.
Resolred, That we approve Of the course pursued
by our Representative in Congress- L. OBJ Branch,
and that he has best ishes for his success and
that we have the fullest confidence in his integrity
and ability.
The Chairman, under the first resolution, appoin-
ted the following delegates to-wit: George Poole,
James Wilder, G. Ii. Faribault, James L. Poole,
James Dupree, E. j. Tomlinson, Benton Williams,
John Kitchener, Hardy Britt, and E. B. Safer.
On motion of G. H. Faribaut the Chairman and
Secretary were added to the delegation.
On motion of E. j. Tomlinson, the proceedings Of
this meeting be sent to the Standard with the
quest to publish.
On motion of W. R. Poole, the meeting adjourned.
w. j. ALLEN, Chm'n.
W. R. Poole, Sec'y.
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SCHLOSS & BROTHER TAKE PLEASURE
- in announcing to the citizens of Raleigh vicinity anu
the public in general that they have changed their firm g
taking in as Partner Mr. NJ CRAFTSMAN. who will nsIg
after attend on the CLOTHING and GENTS .srs
strict attention Any garment sent for will be nsne0
and forwarded to its destination within eight days
All sizes of Coats, Pants Vests &C.. constantly KEPT "
by original merchant tailoring establishment.
Joseph Schoss Brother of and Mercer $751;
Baltimore, Md.
exeus assortment of Ready made clothing for the
and Hats Boots Shoes, and every !nr rs
in the line Of gentemens wear which we selling ey
cheap afford to do because we manufacture oJ
clothing and Shoes Give us call and be convnce'
SCHLOSS, BROTHER ~
Raleigh, May 8, 1856. 4s-n.
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-. A QUEER REsoLunoN:-It appears that some of
the merchants of Louisville Ry.) have held meet
ing and adopted resolutions requesting the editors
of the press to discontinue the discussion of the
prosperity of that CITY," 1t would have been far
better if they had adopted resolutions manfuly de-
nouncing riots and mobs, which have very seriously
affected the prosperity of their city.
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com MON SCHOOLS.
OvYlcE or LITERARY Ro,n
Ralosnh A-:l an

NM Raleigh, April %, 1855
The President and Directors of tho I,tsr.O
having made Distribution of said Fund f.. fand
SIX months Of tho year 1856, among the 'a os INST
Counties of the State for Common Schools several
rected the following tabular statement to h nave d.
ilshed, showing the amount set apart fo ~ pun.
County. ' '0r each
These amounts will be paid on comp,i,nc. -,
the provisions of law relative to the same =. With
Treasury Department of the State. a. tns
the Counties ESQ Of jackson, Madison, Yadkin po,.
Harnett and Wilson, will receive their rosSa iok
portions out of the amounts distributed r.
ties out of which they respectively forms SGua
THOMAS BRAGG
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ford, H. A. Dowd, a. Maynard, O. 8. Jinks, M. Olive,
Jackson Hupter, Joa Huntsr, Alyin Jones, G. A.
Upchurch, Jpo. Baucum, Kenaan Jones. G. Jones,
w Markham, B. G. Seares, H.. Howell, jr., and b.
B. FreemAn.s~ zsse
On motion, the Chairman and Secretaries were
added to the list Of delegates, and the meeting ad-
journed.
F. M. GULLY, Chm.
q. HUDSON, Co..
A. B. FREEMAN { oecs ..r - -
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John Adams was at one time called upon by some
one to contribute to foreign missions, when he
abruptly answered: 81 have nothing to give for
that purpose, but there here in the vicinity, SIX
ministers, not one of whom will preach in each 9th.
er's pulpit Now, will contribute as much and
more than any one else, to cvze those six clergy
men," ~ $50. -
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TO CONTRACTORS,
RALEIGH l. CASTOR RAILROAD O

RALEIGH GASTON RAILROAD OFFICE,
RALEIGH, May lst 1856
DROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS OF.
flee until the first day of June for the rebuilding Of
the Bridge the Roanoke at Gaston according to the
plans of the Engineer which be application
this office The Bridge between 1000 and 1900 feet long
and all the materials will be furnished by the Company
Proposals will state the charge per nea foot for the work
Proposals will be received at the same time for taking
down and reayng of the Piers under said bridge and
also for coping all the piers.
R. A. HAMILTON, Prest.
47-swtJl.
Raleigh Register, Petersburg Inteigencer Nation
oil Integencer, Norfolk Herald and Salisbury Banner
copy twice week till LIST of June
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IL ISH REVIEWS. namely

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IL ISL REVIEWS, namely,
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Commenced with North British for November 1885, and
the other Reviews and BIackwood for January 1856
Terms Of Subscripton.-Any one Review BlackwoOd
g year Blackwood and one Reviewer any two Re
views $3. The four Reviews and Blackwood, $40. Four
copies to one address, $50.
Postage (Which should be paid quarterly in advance on
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United States only 80 cents year: namely IA censs
year on each Review and "a cents year Blackwood
Address, L. SCOTT & CO., Publishers,
A2-S.
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753,542 $50, 40 U4
80 Raleigh Register, Wilmington journal and
Commercial, Fayetteville Carolinian Democratic Pi-
oneer, Goldsborough Tribune, Warrenton News,
Newbern Journal, Greensborough Patriot, Salisbury
Banner, Rockingham Democrat, Western Democrat,
and Ashevie News will copy three times and for.
ward accounts for same to this office.
Raleigh, May Q, 1856. 47-3t
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CORRESPONDENCE.
W1NsroN, N. c., April 9, 1856

WINSTON, N. c., April Q, 1856.
John IT. Clement, Esq.:
DEAR SIR;-Ata Convention of delegates from
the Counties composing the Sixth Congressional DIS
trict, hell in this place the 9Th inst you were
appointed the Democratic Eector for said District
Hoping you may accept the appointment, l am
j. j. MARTIN,
Chairman of Contention.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.
First Instalment for 1856,
JUST RECEIVED !

w. HI. & r.. 8. fuckers,
No. 8. fayetteville Street. NO. Q. ro
OUR FIRST INSTALMENT OF NEW spE as,s
Goods which invite the attention Of our Wev
From this time forward we shall continue to receive "
Goods adapted to Spring aud Summer trade. o.
Raleigh. April I, 1856. W.
SEGARS Il TOBACCO-of the finest qua'V %
- ways ON hand at the Drug Store of ,ronD
-. WILLIAMS HAY"oTHD
Raleigh, N. c., April 18th, 1856.
N MOTHER SUPPLY OF SIENNA Figs :. t tho
"A costiveneas sick headache. &C. Just FTsSseWWOOD.