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AUCTION SALES.
January IL, 1856.

SHALL OFFER AT PUBLIC SALE AT KINaSBJ3-
KY, on Thursday, oath inst, and the day following Of
the Montague place, east side Of Cape Fear River:
"a head of fine work Mules . - h!'..,S
head of horses -s. .,:.igtl
horse carts and fixtures ... --. ., .E,,=f,s,
road and timber wagons - ,,,.3r
And one valuable Jack go
Several sets of Coopers and BIacksmiths toos Horse
hold and Kitchen Furniture Wheat Thresher ana Faf
large number of stock Hogs including seve<als <aluae
Sows and Pigs so so head of Cattle among which are
some valuable mch Cows . -. -.
Also, the remnant Of stock of Goods &C.. .&c , - %
Sale positive and terms accommodating I!f ~ 5Eii
NATHAN KING; Aserit.a
F If not sold previously the owners wiIIofsar Einuz.
bury on the lst day of the sale public auction, ne
January 1s 1885, -ibs--ttaI' -ibs---attaaI
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The RALEIGH INDEPENDENT GUARps-On tb;

The RALEIGH INDEPENDENT GUARDs-On this
evening the Raleigh Independent Guards give a
grand Military banquet in remembrance of the great
battle of New Orleans, alluded to in another column.
We beg to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
to partake of the festivities and would be on hand
but that previous engagement forbids Let the
soldiers of Raleigh ever keep the Andrew jackson
heroes as their models, and wo betide the foe that
dares to encroach with mpunity into the Old North
State. -.-..... - 8 Petersbur1 Democrat
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Soldiers of Var of 1912.

WASHINGTON, Jan. AT an adjourned meeting
of the Old Soldiers Of the of 1872, held to-day
a resolution was adopted for the appointment of
committee of one from each State and territory to
abe convention shall be formed. The convention
djourned to meet again, in this city, the 9Th of
T anuary, 1857.
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's.;;.s .W.HeLE. NUMBER sI.t07e; 10
:.,.I.,.i =. ~ TssI vs .;:E,s .,I;i .:Do:, q. &c
For the STANDARD.
For the Standard.
IS REFORM NECESSARY OR NOT, =

MEssRs. EDIroRs: You will do this community an
essential service if you viii PROFOUND the following
questions to every intelligent and unprejudced voter
in the City of Raleigh and beg them to answer them
through the baot-box at the coming election:
1st. Is it not possible to reduce the amount of
taxes paid into the City treasury, and have at the
same time much more work done for our benefitf
And can any one, either in the Board of Commis.
soners or out of it, tell what goes with the money
paid as taxes?
I'd. Are not our present Police regulations and the
manner in which they executed but little better
than farce and useless expenditure of the public
money?
Sd. Is not some reform called forf And is it not
beginning to be time for the citizens of Raleigh to
rid themselves of the reproach of being at one and
the same time, the orst goperned and the most ex.
pensive Corporation in the States
TAXPAYER !,
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AMERICAN HENP.-Mr. Dobbin, the Secretary Of
the Navy, states in his Report that " of the whole
quantity of hemp purchased during the past year
for the Navy, three-tentbs have been American"
" The prospect" continues the Secretary, of fur
nishing the Navy altogether with American hemp,
is very encouraging, and also that the Russian and
Manila hemps will be superseded by the products
of this country"
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Bishop Hamlin has been accused by Rev. L. d
Harlan (both Of the Methodist church in Ohio,) of
having always " fallen from grace when tempted by
female beauty" Among other victims ofthe Bishop
was daughter of Moses Brooks, Esq, one of the
first citizens of Cincinnati
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The WEATHER.-We had colder weather here on
Thursday morning than at any time during the win
ter The earth is still covered with snow, and the
wind is as cold as-Boston. The ice-wagons are
running, and there is good prospect OF supply of
the article for the warm season. The quality does
not appear to be rstrate but it is decided prefer
able to none. E-s.s
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For the Standard,
For Mayor:
CAPT. WIN. II. HARRISON,

For the Standard.
For Mayor: -.-.
CAPT. WIN. h. HARRISON.
For Commissioner: -
Eastern Yard,
ELDRDGE SMITH, WV c. UpcnuRcH.
Middle Ward,
CHAs B. Roor, RrcH,D H. BATTLE.
GEO. w. HAYWOOD.
Western Yard,
THos Fl. BRIGGS, JNo. G. WILLIAMS.
Capt. VIM. Fl. Harrison will make an excellent
Mayor-worthy and acceptable in every respect and
the voters of the City of Raleigh will take great
pride in casting their suffrages for him. Those
named above for Commissioners are entitled to and
will receive hearty support in the Wards in which
they reside This ticket s offered to the voters OF
the City without reference to party affinities.
MANY VOTERS.
January 9th, 1856
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

, We learn that the National Democratic Commit
tee met at the National Hotel, Washington City, on
the 9Th instant and after brief discussion as to the
proper day, they selected the first Monday in June
next the day for holding the National Democratic
Convention at Cincinnati No other business was
transacted. ..- -..-,@'r-
The Hon. Warren Winslow is the member of the
Committee from North. Carolina. tts
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New YORK, Jan. 1O.-Flour has declined; sales
of Ohio at $s SO; Southern 50 81. Wheat is nom-
ina. Corn is lower; sales of Western mixed at 9Ic
Provisions are quiet. ..--..
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RIcHMoND AND DANvILLE RAnRoAp-The rail.
road is now finished to within four miles of Dam
ville and, the weather favoring will he completed
by the 10th of February next. -
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MARRIED..

In Lenor County, December I'd, by James Jones, Esq.
Mr.. Curtis Phillips to Miss Eliza Cauley.
Also on the 3st By the same Mr. Richard L. Collins TO
Miss Elcey S. Becton.
Also, on the 9th january, 1885, by the same Mr. David
Williams TO Miss Penny Brown ali of the County of Ls-
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(MR. WHITES ANswER.1

QUIro, October Is, 1866.
The undersigned; Minister Resident of the United
States has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
the polite note OF II. E. DR.. Marcos Espnel, Vice
President elect of Ecuador, Of date 18th inst an
nouncng to the undersigned that in consequence of
his having been chosen by his feow.citzens to the
Second Magistracy of the Republic, his official func-
tions as Minister of Foreign Relations would cease
that day.
1t was with mingled feelings of qualification and
of regret that the undersigned received this annun-
ciation-of qualification at witnessing so judicous
bestowal of the popular suffrage of Ecuador, in ee-
waiting to the second Office in the nation of the
most mertorious of her sons, who is as .''ustrious
for his talents and his patriotism for his private
and social virtues and in whose election the constit
uency is as much honored for the discrimination of
their choice is the eminent recipient of their suf
frage in the high post to which he has been called
and of regret at the of those official rela
tions that have uniformly been marked by a sua-
witty and an amenty of manner on the part of H.
E., which have impressed the undersigned not only
with high respect but with sentiments of sincere
regard and esteem that will serve to brighten his
"reminiscences of Quito in after times when he shall
have renquished the labors and the Establishments
of official station, and retired to the truer and
congenial enjoyments of private and social life.
Begging to congratulate the Vice President elect,
and the nation, OH event that presages auspi-
cious destiny for Ecuador; and trusting that the
life and the health of Fl. E. may long be preserved,
to serve his country and benefit his kind the un-
dersgned may be permitted in conclusion, to assure
Dr. Espinel Of the high esteem and regard with
which he has the honor to be his very obedient
want,
PHILO WHITE.
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TIE EUROPEAN WAR.-It is stated in the last
foreign news that an interview between Baron Wer-
tier, the Prussan minister, and Count Nesserode is
said to have taken place. in which the latter decar
ed that Russia would never enter into negotiations
while foreign soldier remained Russian terrific
ry. If this be so--and the conduct of Russia thus
far gives color to 1.-THE prospect of peace is still
remote.
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PHILO WHITE.

~ John G. Partridge, Esq, OF this City, has
been appointed Secretary to the Executive Commit
tee of the State Agricultural Society.
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lTRANSLATION.I
QUITo, October IL, 1856.


The undersigned has the honor to announce
H. L. the Minist Resident of the United States of
America, that on this day his official functions as
Minister of Foreign Relations terminate, in consc-
quence of his having been elevated by the sufrages
OF his countrymen to the Second Magistracy of the
State.
In making this announcement, the undersigned will
avail himself of this occasion to express his grateful
of the highly honorable and satisfactory rela
tons that have been maintained between himself and
H. E., Mr. White and to assure Mr.. W. that he will
carry with him to the post he is about to
py the proioundes respect for and the most agreea
bic recollections of his associations with H. E., and
the other members Of the Diplomatic corps resident
in this Capitol. And although the official comnu-
ncations Of the undersigned cease from this date
his exalted regard and feelings of cordiality fol H.
E. will ever remain unchanged.
Until His Exceency, the PresidLnt of the Repub-
lie, shall nominate Minister of Foreign Relations,
the Portfolio of the Department will remain in charge
of the Hon. Teodoro Gomez dc la Tore, Minister of
War aud Marine.
In conclusion, he may be permitted to reiterate
the very distinguished consideration with which he
has ever been, and will continue, ii. E. Mr.. Whites
very obedient servant,
MARCOS ESPINEL.
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50 The last Salisbury Herald, speaking of the
'abors of Gen. Cary, in the Western part of the
State, says:
In his closing remarks at this place, he stated
that public sentiment in North Carolina now
ripe for that kind of prohibition which he advocates
and in confirmation of this assertion gave the
Carolina, who had recently changed their views,
and had publicly declared themselves in favor of a
prohibitory law. The names of Woodfin, Marc. En-
win, and McKesson, were mentioned in this connex-
ion. The names of others might have been added,
thing of personal nature, unless authorized so to
do; as he was by the gentlemen above named"
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" The art NapoleOn.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ECUADOR

We have been favored with the Quito "Seis de
Marzo," of the 2Sd of October. From documents
contained in this sheet, it appears that Marcos Es
pinel, Ill. d., inaugurated Vice President of
Ecuador, Quito Sunday the 14th of that month";
he having been previously elected to that post by the
popular suffrage On renquishng the portfolio of
the Department of Foreign Relations, in order to
qualify as Vice President, DIR. Espnel addressed the
following note to Mr.. White, Minister Resident
in that country:
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LEATHER Betting OR BANDS 4

LEATHER Betting OR BANDS = So
At Thomasville Depot, Davidson CSauiyy,: iy,:N n Ie. e..
MANUFACTURED BY THE SUBSCRIBER Fl
NATHER single or double, made from the BEST
chiperY, cemened and copper rivited at 3swYprpnos
CHAS u, LINES,..i =,
Thomasville, Davidsob ComI,S.
All orders promptly attended to- and belts ofssafed ac.
eordng to directions The above belts or-saae WITH
Lutterloh, Fayetteville. s:....st yf;..t,rr
Dec. %, lS55 g.. .n-lxw.r
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 1856.
SENATE-Nothing of importance transacted.
HousE.-Mr Smith of Tennessee, defended the
Democratic party and the President from the charge
OF their being responsible for the failure to organize
the House Mr.. Whitney defended the 9Th section
of the Philadelphia Know Nothing platform, declar
viduals, but the system Of principles held by the
Romish Church. Mr.. Knight offered resolution
Tor the election of Speaker by plurality vote.
Mr. Galloway read despatch from % Ohio Sena-
tors, commencing the Ohio delegation for their
IN relation to Mr.. Banks. Four ballots for Speaker
were taken. The last resulted as follows: Banks
90. Richardson 6S, Fuller g. Pennington g. scatter
ing B. The House is still in session
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Thirty.Fourth Congress..First Session.
MONDAY, January Z, 1856.

MONDAY, January Z, 1856.
Notning OF Importance was done in the Senate.
In the House OF Representatives the balo,ings
were RECOMMENDED for Speaker. Banks 1OI Rich
ardson 13 Fuller 90; Pennington 6; scattering s.
Necessary to q choice 1OS
Three more votes TAKEN the last with the fol-
lowing result: Banks 90; Richardson 70; Fuller 80;
bennington 8; Orr Q; and Messrs. Williams, Mlson,
Porter and Bennett, each. Number of votes cast
2ls. Necessary to a choice 1O9
before the result was announced Mr.. Eustis, of
LOUISIANA rose to personal explanation stating the
position OF the American party in that State. He
SAID that they repudiaed the eighth section of the
Philadelphia PLATFORM considering it odious to prose-
cute any man on account of his religion, which was
question between the individual and his God and
rather than do so, would suffer his right hand to
Wlther-nor would he be connected with any party
having IN view such direct purpose.
Mr. Smith, OF Alabama, differed from the gentle
man ana denounced Roman Catholicism because
spiritually temporarily and politically, the adherents
10 tnat fath owe their allegiance to the Pope above
the constitution. He appealed to gentlemen to say
whether, from the beginning Roman Catholic priests
IN their assemblies have not always thrown their in
naence n against liberty and on the side of power?-
Inc american party do not wage a religious pro.
scription
Mr. Taylor, of Louisiana, referred to the records
OF history to show that during the French Revolu-
ton the Roman Catholic priests joined the people
against the mobiles, and gave motion and power to
the popular element which achieved freedom in
France.
Mr. Walker, of Alabama, differed frnm the views
expressed by his colleague, Cir W. R. Smth) If
ne thonght prescription for religions sake fea-
ture OF the American party he would cut himself
loose from such an organization.
An Intellectual motion was made that the House
ADJOURN till Wednesday next-yeas, 1Ol nays l07.
Alter some further debate another motion was
made to adjourn over till Wednesday, which was
successful.
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January 9th, 1856.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
AWFUL CALAMITY AT NEW ORLEANS.
1877 LIVES LOST!

New ORLEANS, August Ia tremendous
storm of wind and rain commenced here un Sun.
day, which has hardly Yet abated. Immense
damage has been done, all the streets Of the
City having been flooded. The water Of Lake
Poncherrain were blown blrk, submrrging he
plantations along the Jackson Railroad for many
miles, and causing enormous loss.
1t was reported yesterday That the last leland
SUMMER resort on the Gulf had been submerged
and all the buildings swept away, causing the
luss of l37 lives. The steamer Star a small
packet was blown ashore few hundred yards
from the Hotel on the Island and wrecked. il
was reported that $50 persons were clinging t"
her. A steamboat. has been despatched TO her
assistance Tie island was mostly freqncnted
by planters in The neighboring parishes, and
contained large hotel, with numerous cottages.
all Of which are gone. The water rose at the
rate of one foot per minute, and at last accounts
was five feet deep all over the island. The
weather Was sill cloudy and rainy. Great los
ses are reported from every quarter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, August l3.--In the Senate, to-
day. ,sthe message of tho President was received,
enclosing Mr.. Marcy'sreply to;he French Nm
lister in relation TO Privateering. The bill reg
ulating The compensation of members of Con-
gress was passed TIE Senate, also. in .EXecu-
tive SESSION. ratified treaties 10 rela'"ustoi the
exlradilion of criminals, with Austria and BIZ
den Baden, and commercial lrenles with the
two Siciiics aud Nicaragua. A commercial
treaty had already been made with the t"rner
Covernmen, Of Nicaragua. The House of Rep
resrnta;iyes adhered TO its Kansas amendments
to The Legislative aud Judicial, Appropriation
Bill
August l4.-The Senate failed by 4 vote OF
80 yeas 10 II nays TO pass the bill for lhe i'm
prnyvmenl of The Des Monies Rapid, over The
rsio Of the President. The Huu>e adhere 10
their amendment 10 the Legislative and Appro-
priation Bill.
August l4-Thc Senate has disagreed wih
the House in prohibiting 10 the military l'e
erection of public buildings, aud have added TO
,he Civil Appropriation bill 100000 for pur-
chasing three s, s,otesut Atlantic wart. New York
The House has tabled the Senate bill appropria-
ting one million 10 pay the bond dholders fur the
amount expended by California to suppress In
dian hoslililes.
August l5-The Senate have added to the
Civil Appropriation bill, S75o,00o for the ex-
tension of The capital, and $500 600 for The
Washington acqurduct. The House passed the
Senate bill regulating the Diplomatic and Con-
suIar salaries, and appropriated 5000 900 to The
establishment of a naval depot at Brunswick.
Ga The Senate bill for the compensation ol
members, was amended by allowing $4,000 for
the entire session Many bills were also passed.
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IRON KANSAS.

The" Border Ru&aa" is again on our table. The
&C., six hundred men in Kansas ria: Nehraska, but
had himself left "Iike sO, uut Of shovel" for the
Free States. Says the RuSan: Catch jim LANE in
Kansas Territory! ''nary time" Hope the majority
Of that six hundred will suon fulluw in Jim's tracks.
Another ilen we annex in the RnGaa's own Ian.
cuape .sCol B. f. Treadwe, with his company nf
about thirty men, have permanently located near
Hickory Point K T. His company is we'll provided
ia every way: and arc as fine looking and orderly
set uf Young gentlemen rs can he found anywhere.
Col IT, deserves great credit for his unrlng industry
and energy in organizing agricultural company ui
Suu,lcrners wIrn 20 Kansas 10 stay there, aud We
wish him and all oi his company tile abundant sue
cess They deserve.
DIR. f. X. Richardson, our esteemed friend, gen.
tleman of education, and one who possesses high
reputation as physiciuu is surgeon oi the company
The only had luck we wsh You, Dr. is HAT yu'i may
never be called 10 perform surg lcal operation tor
any of your company.
AIpssrs J. B. Lambert, J. II. Blackburn, ". Dewy'
1t. VIM. Beard. and many Others whuse mines We
do nut know reculect. helnng to Col rs company.
We learn TINT the abuliti0nists have sworn that they
will drive COL r. and his company from llIe Territory
He should ha We assistance, but whether liz gets 1t oI
no, We PROMISE the abolition thieves merry time and
quick trip 10 the other side of Jordan,'' whenever
they make an attack on Col. Treadwell and his men,
With such man az Col. II. tu command, good re-
port is anticipated"
Is this TREADwELL one ofour Carolina 1radsDels3
We are in doubt from the different spelling Of the
name.
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FROM KANSAS.

CHlpAco, August l2.-Ad, ices from Lcarcn-
worth, Kansas, 10 "Wednesday, have bcra rcceiv-
cd The overland emigranl company had en-
tered Kansas and probably arrived at Topeka
safely. The company of alissourians who march,
ed TO intercept Them returned without fighting
The company of dragoons headed by Judge
Lecompte, which entered Nebraska t" arrest
General Lane, also returned without efieciing
the object.
1t is rumored that battle occurred between
the emigrants and the Regulators" near Ne
braska line, but, it i, not generally credited. IL
was rumored at Nebraska city on the 18Th that
n large force of Mssonrians and Carolinians had
invaded Kansas and blocked up the public roads.
Volunteers had gone forward 10 drivethem out.
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vSI- ,yD TIE S1y,TESE!,g.

Daniels, the accommodating proprietor Of the acc ONO
Gution line from This pare 10 Augusta, must have
prnincgd stir among tie Augusta, Mners last week
In response to our request that he would purchase Tor
us k.g Of ink, be drops the foiuwing reply:
HAMBURG, Aug. II, 1856
GENTS wen. to the huuSr y"n na'nrd for The INK,
hut they had none went To Il grocery stores, niia
they ld none 10 the Dry Goods houses. and lley had
none too lrie, the c"i'in.nalicr, hut lie had n"r'
llkpwise then behnrighl Of the Millrnrries and
SAID to mysel!-.now I've GOT it.' Anl yet II do
For if ever w,lnen. folks laughed l'Gd and long 81 Il
poor fnw. they did 1T mr When stepped ln'" MFs
Blanks aud cnqurcd for Printers Mh IN sure |
shall never walk on that side of the street again. Con-
found ynur Printers Ink. Get it yourselves next time
or send tile deuil after it if you do 10 heIrr
Yours. in dismay, L. DANIELS.
We extend to our good friend the sincerest condo
lence of our hearts in this Inkerman blunder of his
Blu, such things will happen; and The only advice We
are ca able giving is that they be borne with meek
resignation Time will maybe remedy the matter.
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FROM ST DOMINGO.

New YORK, Aug. l5.-Advlces from st. Do
mingo state that II revolution was in progress.
growing out OF the terms of the Spanish treaty,
which f:lvors the descendants oil Spaniards.
These being most numerous, desire to hoist the
Spanish flag. and numbers were haslening 10
The Spanish Consurs office 10 get their names
registered as Spanish citizens. Great excitement
prevailed, and business WAS suspended. The
President of the Cabinet had threatened TO re-
sign. The Foreigners were anxiously looking
for Government vessel 10 project them. TIE
liberals say the Spanish ilhg shall never again
bs hoisted. The Spanish Consul was opposing
The ratification of the American treaty.