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Terrible Tragedy in GOldsbOrOugh.

On the 23d Instant atfray took place in Colds
borough between DR.. John W. Davis and German
named Odenheiiner and his step-son, in which all
three dangerously wounded. Several accounts
have been given of it, which contradictory; and
it difficult to arrive at all the facts in the terrible
tragedy. We copy the following account from the
Go,d>borough correspondence of the Petersburg
EFpreSs:
" Business almost entirely suspended during
the whole of yesterday. Men, women and children,
black and white, were running to and fro. Dr. Jno.
W. Davis of our best citiZcns-a whole souled,
benevolent good nan-one whom everybody loves,
shot down yesterday morning, between 9 and
10 O'clock, 10y German, who keeps shop here,
and his step-son The German had warranted ID.
on account, part of which was forged. The con-
stable went to DR.. D. several days ago with the
count, and delivered an insulting message from the
German and seeing part of it was forgery, DIR. ID.
met the German and caned him. The German kept
pushing the constable on, and insisted on his bring
Ing Dayi to trial. Yesterday the parties
moned by the officer to come before mag israte,
and they met in store, where the shooting occurred
3 ,tl the Germans were heavily armed, having five
or six pistols between them each one having a re-
vover--and the younger one had also bowie knife
Poor, generous, unsuspecting Davis was unarmed-
had not even stick a knife. A dispute
to the account. Davis being given the lie, believe
by the elder German, picked up small shovel, and
tourished 1t, as II to strike, when the young Ger
mere boy 16 or Is years cfase, cody drew
pistol and deliberately fi'ed. The ball passed in
at the right breast and came out at the side pene-
trating the lung. Davis MAIDS at him, when the old
German commenced shooting, and between them
both, five shots We're fired Davis, doing other
injury however. save the shot in the breast, and
nearly shooting off finger on the right hand. Old
O!dcnhemer in shooting at Davis, shot his sonin-law
in the back, giving him painful wound, though not
a dangerous one. Davis would have been killed in
stantly, but for nephew of his (noble boy) about
10 or l6, who in just the elder German had
pistol at his temple and picking up spade sitting
by and feed him to the floor, badly fracturing his
skull Father and son were both conveyed at once
to Jail, where they attended by physicians
Dr. Davis carried in the of his friends to
the office of Dr. Creighton, by, where all has
been done that nortas could do up to the present.
Though the wound is considered by him and other
physicians dangerous one, he is considered better
this morning, and strong hopes are entertained Of
his recovery."
Goldsborough greatly excited, and deep
sympathy is manifested for Dr. Davis. He was still
living at the latest dates and there hopes ofhis
recovery. Odenhemer, it is thought, will die. The
next Tribune will no doubt contain full particulars
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We publish to-day the proclamation of Gov Wal.
ker to the people of the city of Lawrence, warning
them against persisng in their illegal and treason
able course, and avowng his determination to sus-
tain and enforce the laws of the territory at all haz
ards. 1t gives pleasure to add our heart~ .p-
prevail OF the whole proclamation 1t looks as though
the actions of Gov. Walker were about to redeem
the weakness Of the language into which he was led
by his desire to remove all possible excuse for resis
lance to law, on the part of the Free Solers Mr.
Walker has by this time learned that these people do
do not want to be satisfied, and will not be satisfied
and that Cancellation to them is casting pearls before
swine. Having found out his error, he cal now act
in manner worthy of his reputation, and may re-
deem the mistakes into which he has been led, less
by wrong intention than an desire to conciate
Wilmington Journal
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From the Western Democrat.

COMMENCEMENT AT DAVIDSON CoLLEGE.-The pub
lie exercises of commencement were opened on We'd
nesday morning at 10 O'clock when the anniv
Of the Phlanthropic Literary Society was held. The
valedictory delivered by Mr.. D. j. DeVane,
and was followed by the Response by Mr.. NJ. II.
McBryde, from Richmond county. The performances
of both these young gentlemen were highly credit
able to themselves and to the Society they represen
ted. The valedictory particularly, was remarkable
for the practical address with which it was handled
for its perspiculty, its appropriateness and the
illness with which it delivered. After a short
recess of half hour, both the Literary Societies
marched in procession to the Chapel to hear the
Address of their orator, NJ. B. Smith, Esq, of Will
mngton. His theme noble one 1.-The sue.
cessfu Scholar" He pointed out the difficulties
which lie in his path, their causes, and the means
for removing them, and dscoursed eoquently on the
clements which make up the true and successful
student. The Grafton marked with simplicity
of style, judgment and good taste, and exhibited
degree of research which convinced that the speak
er was, by the force of example commencing his
subject to the earnest study of every asprant of lit
erary and professional success. For more than one
hour he secured the close attention of large and
approaching audience.
In the afternoon of the same day the Eumenean
Society held its anniversary meeting. MIR. Banks,
of the graduatings class, delivered an appropriate
and touching vaedicory elegant in style, and replete
with noble sentiments The Respone by Mr.. Town.
send. of Marion District, S. c., was also a happy
effort, worthy of the speaker and the OCCASION On
the evening of the same day, the representatives
from the Literary Societies delivered their oratons
before large audience. The performances of these
young gentlemen were doubtless creditable to the
Societies they represented Thursday was commence
ment day; at the hour, lo1 o'clock, large pro-
cession consisting of the students of College, Alumni
Faculty, Trustees &C., formed in the shady grove at
the north end of the Campus, and headed by the
Marshal and an excellent band of music, marched
to the College Chapel. The exercises of the day
commenced with the Inauguration of Prof. W. G.
Kerr, lately elected by the Board to fill the chair of
Chemistry, Mineraogy and Geology. The prayer
was offered by the venerable DR.. Leland, Prof. of
Theology in the Seminary at Columbia; more touch
ing impressive address at the throne of grace we have
seldom heard. The Latin Salutatory was then de-
livered by Mr.. H. Howard Banks, of Ell Dorado,
Ark SO far as could perceive it fair speci-
men of elegant classical composition, and was de-
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At a meeting of portion of the citizens of Ra-
leigh, held in the City Hall the 25th Instant to
appoint delegates to the Southern Commercial Con-
vention in Knoxville, on the 10th of August next,
W. D. Haywood, Mayor of the City, was appointed
chairman, and on motion the following gentlemen
were appointed delegates to represent Raleigh in
said Convention Gov. Charles Manly, Judge R.
NJ. Saunders, George Little, Henry w. Miller, L. T..
Clayton, j. Q. Decarteret, Geo. W. Haywood, H. D.
Turner, Sion II. Rogers, Edward Cantwell, James
McKimmon, DR.. j. A. Waddell, J. w. Syme and
w. H. Harrison.
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w 1t has been rumored that the salary of the
President of the N. G. Railroad was increased to
s4'ooo at the recent meeting of the stockholders.
The rumor is without foundation His salary re.
ma'ns as heretofore, at $4,000. The salary of the
Treasurer was increased from 81, 900 to 81, 500.
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In the course of an abe article on Kansas and her
constitution, the st Louis Republican remarks:
"We are satisfied that however southern journals
and conventions in the South may dissent from the
recommendation of Gov Walker to submit the consti-
tuition to the vote of the people, the intelligent con-
se-va.ve body of citizens of the South will favor and
sustain it just regardless of the question whether,
such submission will result in making Kansas slave
or free State.
In conversation, within ten days, with Ken
tuckian, slave holder, and pro slavery man, upon
this subject, he stated to very frankly his own
sentiments, and said that Kentucky won d never en-
dure constitution for a moment which the people
in mass had not had an opportunity to approve or
ate ourselves the South should attempt to practice
upon Kansas"
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HooF PAIRING MACHISE.-We had the pleasure of
seeing Mr.. V. N. MITCHELL of Concord, the inventor
and patentee of the Hoof PAIRING Machine, in our
City few days ago. He was on his way North for
the purpose of disposing of rights to manufacture
his machine. He showed us-his list of sales for ten
days past, amounting to $1,000. We trust he NAV
realize fortune from his invention, and the pros
pect is now very fair for his doing SO.
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NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING AT NO.
vember Term 1885, of the Court of Please and Quar-
ter Sessions Of Nash county qualified Ad mnstraors Of
Thos w. Wright hereby notify all persons having
accounts demands of any kind or denomination against
the estate of the said deceased present them to either
one or both of us for payment within the time prescribed
by law for that purpose this notice will be plead in bar
OF their recovery All persons indebted the estate Of
the SAID deceased will please make immediate payment.
w. T. ARLINGTON, Aa,
B. D. MANN,
July "a, 1857. 1195-3t
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BALTIMORE, July 25.-Flour, Howard Street super
81 80; extra do. So %; Ohio super 81 rs; extra
81 81 a -; City Mills super 81 rs; extra, no
sales to note; Baltimore ground family $40; extra g.
Corn meal So rs a Is. Wheat is dull and lower
81 70 Is. red 81 Is 70. Corn, white s5
81 cents; yellow "a s5 cents. Whiskey % 20
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Ditto for North Carolina.

cotton blossom, the first we have seen or heard
of being produced in the county this season, was
received in town last Tuesday morning, 9th inst
The blossom was from the plantation of Mrs Allen,
widow about thirty-fve years old, fair looking and
the proprietress of twenty-six field hands,
Liberty Gazette.
e Oh, dear what ian interesting widow I'VE al
acays kneU that Liberty was good county.
Texas Pioneer
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR PAsroR.-We understand
(says the Boston Transcript that of the female
members of a certain congregation in Cbarlestown,
called meeting of the parish committee her house.
to discuss the question of dismissing the PASTOR
corning whom she would raise serious objections
Two of the committee responded to the call, and
found her main objections to be, that the minister
was homely. After sincere and mature elaboration
they to the sage conclusion that the charge
not of $50 grave" nature as to warrant dis
missal.
What nonsense! If such an objection were con-
sidered good cause for removal, nine-tenhs of the
pulpits in Virginia would be vacated Immediately.
Petersburg Express.
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New York, July 25.-Cotton is dull; sales of 25O
bales. Flour is depressed; sales of $500 barrels I;
State Sc 20 a As; Ohio Sc so = 35; Southern
ST 40 a 20. Wheat is unsettled sales of 1900
bushels; white 81 90 IS. Corn is dull sales Of
$4,000 bus mixed at 81 cents. Whiskey is quiet ;
Ohio 80 cents. Coffee is firm; Rio 10 a IL cents.
Sugar has declined cent. Moasses is steady. Rice
is firm at A 81 cents.
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Twenty thirty vessels, laden with corn from
the North Counties of North Carolina were expect
ed at Norfolk yesterday or to-day. They had been
delayed for some time, by damages sustained on the
Dismal Swamp Canal.
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of your fe2 Are you aware that your food resolves
itself into twelve Acknowledgements, mucaginons,
sacharne, amylaceous. lgneous, pectinaceous acid
uons, alcoholic, oleaginous, proteinaceous and ga
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Commission House and General Agency.
A LII BUSINESS ENTRUSTED TO THE SUBSCRI-
IA Der will be promptly attended to.
House of business Market Square, No. Brick Row. next
door to J. ]. FerrelPs.
J.R. WHITAKER.
Raleigh July IA, 1857. tt-- 67-W.
~ Christian Advocate copy. =
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DOG TRA1N1NG.-A hopeful youth, who was the
owner of young bull terrier, day training
the animal in the art of being ferocious and want
ing some animated object to set the dog upon, his
daddy, after considerable persuasion, consented to
get down upon all fours and make fight with Mr.
Bull. Young America began to urge on the dog
isis er-boy-seize him." &C.. at last the dog made
Dip and got good hold upon the old mans pro-
boscis, and get the dog off he couldn't. So he be-
gan to cry out with the pain caused by the fangs of
the dog "Grin and bear it, old man." shouted the
young scapegrace! "Grin and bear it-'taoiU be the
maxim Of the pupr' boston Post.
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We have just had the most abundant rains. The
price of is going down, and the article itself is
going up about half foot per day. The prospect
now is that large crop will be made.
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Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! Taxes
A LII PERSONS IN RALEIGH DISTRICTS NOS
"A and who have not given in their list of taxables
informed, that having attended two DAYS at the
Court House to take the list will complete it at nv Office
during the present week. Call between the hours of ten
and twelve M and three and five p Nj. Those falling to
give in will be liable to double tax ~
July 81, 1857. n:
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ID I f. ID

In Franklinton at halt after O'Clock on Wednesday
evening the 22d instant after lingering circulating
illness of twenty three days. Dora eldest daugf of
S. d. and Susan Beves aged two years and ten months
In Turkey Cove, Mcdowell County, N. c. on Sabbath
morning June 1857 after lingering and painful ill.,
ness. Mrs. Mary Jane Greenlee wife of Mr. James H.
Greenlee. in the a5th year of her age -
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AMAMMOTH STRAWBERRY PATcH.-One of the most
successful and extensive cutvators of the strawber-
ry in New England is Mr.. j. S. Scott, whose estate
comprising about thirteen acres, is situated near
Cambridge Crossing in Brighton, Mass. Eleven
acres of rich soil is here devoted to the production
of this luscious fruit in its highest state of perfection
in four different varieties.
The delicious luxury hangs even at this late day
in tempting clusters. The quantity picked from the
vines last year was more than ten thousand boxes.
This year the same plants have yielded double that
amount.
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WE ARE AUTHORIZED AMI REQUES.
w ted to announce MILLS H. BROWN as a candidate
for the office of Clerk Of the County Court of Wake
July II. Std
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STANHOPE MALE ACADEMY.-THEs FALL
y session of this institution will commence on the hrse
Monday in August and continue twenty weeks.
Terms of Tuition follows:
Primary Department. per session, ~ o.
English, 10 %
Advanced English, IL %
Latin, Is 90
Board be obtained in good families at from 81 to IS
per month.
A. J. TAYLOR, Secy to Board.
July 2S, 1857. ll95-w6t.
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ELECTION NEws.-Our friends throughout the
State will oblige US by sending US the election re.
turns of their respective counties possible,
especially those in the first, fifth and sixth Con-
gressona Districts.
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A LPHA WOODEN FAC TORY FOR SALE

A LPHA WOODEN FAC TORY FOR SALE.
"A The Of this estabis ent will sell it without
reserve, to the highest bidder, at lie Court House in Hills
boro the 18th September being Tuesday of Supe
ror Court on credit Of one anc two the purchaser
This desirable property is stua ed Emo River miles
east of Hsboro and consists of 3 of land the fac
tory building machinery and fixtures and houses ope-
iaves all in good condition and ready for work The
supply Of water abundant for driving the machinery and
is never falling; and the title is undisputed
more particular description deemed unnecessary as
persons wishing to purchase will doubt examine for
themselves.
Col. VIM T. Shields Sons living at the spot will show
the property and James Sloan, ESQ., Of Greensboro will
give all information required, application.
MARTHA MODERWELL and Others
July "a, 1857. 10-td,
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NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF MEDlcINE.-We invite at
tenton to the advertisement Of this institution, in
our paper to-day. The amplest opportunities for
instruction are offered to studens-the Faculty is
full and in every respect an able one; and besides,
this School of Medicine is Southern institution
We commend it to the attention and patronage Of
the Southern people,
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NORFOLK MARKET.


REPORTED FOR THE "NoRrH-cARoLINA STANDARD,
BIZ A. NJ. M'PHEETERS CO.,
Wholesale Groeers. Forwarding Commission AerchdHt
NORFOLK, July Is, 1857.
FLOUR-Market continues bare with few arrivals, 8.
F. IS Extra So; Family 8.
WHEAT-Prces have receeded since our last and sever
al cargoes are row on market Sales yesterday of white
at 81 so; Red Is.
CORN-Lght supply White and Mixed ssassc; Vel.
BACON-N c Hoground, 1614c; Sides 1873; Shoulders
l411S Hams Z to lsc as to quality: ,.. 1r,.e.
NAVAL STORES-Spts. Turp. dull, we quote 45a46c.
Rosin 81 so to 2 Is, as 10 quality.
GROCERIES No change since last n report, 90.
LIME-Thomaston 81 90; w. c. 81 40.
CEMENT-Rosendale and James River, 81.
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WYE ARE AUTHORIZED AND REQUES.
w ted to announce JAMES A. MOORE candidate
for Clerk of the Superior Court of Wake county, at the
ensuing election in August next
June 2, 1857. 56-te
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A warm friend of "Puryear" thinks there must
be some mistake in the Standards information He
says that he has seen great deal of Puryear very
latey-since the Standard article was wrtten-and
found his spirits unusually good. Fry Ods.
We confess to the Observer that Puryear's "spir-
it's" viewed in this light, must be felt to be appre
ciated. They have, however, that lingering "Jare'
soeU" so peculiar to good "spirits "-and are not
buoyant insist, but STILL They are in their last
run. Scales has his bead upon him, and the proof
of the article will be more fully seen hereafter. We
have heard of "spirits" that would kill at sixty
yards; but these are so unusually good that they
sparkle and pass away without damage.
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WILLIAM J. SAUNDERS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
RALEIGH, N. c.
Office Fayetteville Street, Immediately in the rear of
Kemp P. Battle Esq.
July q, 1857. 71-1ypd.
VN7E ARE AUTHORIZED AND REQUES.
w ted to announce THOMAS J: UTLEY candidate
reelection to the office of Clerk of the County Court of
Wake
June 8, 1857. 57sw-te
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JOHNSTON COUNTY CANDIDATES.
WYE ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE
w JOHN II. KENNEDY a candidate for reelec-
ton to the County Court Clerkshp of Johnston county
June y, 1901. 1lSS-te.
WYE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w THOMAS SNEAD u candidate for the office of
County Court Clerk of Johnston county.
June 9, 1857. 11ss-te.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w L. +. PHILLIPS a tidate for the Office of Su-
perior Court Clerk of Johnston County.
June 9, 1857. 1lSS-te
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WYE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w JOHN N. BUNTING candidate for the Office
of Superior Court Clerk Of Wake County, subject
ton of Convention of the Democratic Party which may
be cid for the purpose of nominating candidate for that
post. 5O-tf
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1901 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND
1901 FOR SALE The subscriber having de-

New Orleans, July 90, 1857.
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SPECULATION IN THE WEST.

Speculation is the grand evil of the north
west. Recently many bitter complaints Of
this have found their way into the Eastern
newspapers, from persons who have gone
West to settle, but found everything in the
way of good chance snapped up by specu-
lators. There is scarcely town or city in
the whole of the newly settled States and
and those who deny it do so to help their
own private interest. A correspondent of
the New York Journal of Commerce, writ
ing from Minnesota, makes the following
statement upon the subject:
This part of the world is all excitement
in real estate speculation comparatively
little is said of politics. Cities are being
conceived and put upon paper with aston
ishing facility. l attempted to take note
of all the settlements along the Mississippi
particularly because, wherever three or
four shanties are to be found, there is said
to be city. There are many such places
which have sprung into existence with a
suddenness almost incredible. The inhab-
itants and proprietors of each believe theirs
destined to be the greatest city in the coun-
try, and lots are held at prices which would
make even New York lot holders stare >
Iowa is eaten up by spectators, and
along the whole bank of the Missouri river.
in that State, cities are laid out every few
miles. The arabic land has been bought
up everywhere by persons who do not oc-
cupy it, but hold it to sell to emigrantS.-
In some of the towns building lots bring the
same prices as in Philadelphia. OF course
much of this is mere humbug, which cannot
last, and in the bursting of the bubble thou
sands must be ruined. Even in the cities
which are most likely to prosper everything
| is eAtravuguntly own valued.
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garisms, with view of driving travel from
it and injuring its prosperity. Nor is this
all. her Railroads have actually hbelled the
n. C. and other Railroads by false maps
hand bills. &C.. with view of driving travel
from it. This is ''infusing life blood" with
a vengeance And now when Mr. Fisher
is laboring for the true interest OF the road
he is to be denounced as unworthy of the
confidence of the stockholders. We want
no better evidence of Mr. Fishers efficiency
in behalf of the road and the interests of
its stockholders, than to sre such futile
charges set up with such arrogant pre-
tensions.
Let the correspondence speak for itself
and the Editor of the Journal can1ot con-
scientously justify the course of tse"4' NJ.
General in violating every moral principle
involved in promise o~even contract.
The course of the Department, through
the officiousness of others, in wilfully de-
priving US of increased mail and travelling
facilities, and by false promiSes-causing
loss to the North Carolina and other Rail-
road Companies-is a public example OF
infidelity that We cannot commend, and
least of all in high public functionaries.
JUSTICE.