Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-25
From the Warreuton News.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.


will suit the convenience Of all concerned.
Mr. ORR see from your paper that meet
ting of the Democratic citizens Of Warren has been
called for the 18th of April next for the purpose of
appointing delegates to convention to nominate
candidate the Democratic ticket represent this
district in the next Congress.
Orange and Granville have held their meetings,
and each has designated its preference as to place
and time that ofOrange is Hillsboro and April the
18th, and that Of Granville is Franknton and the
10th of April.
There are two objections to the propositions ofthe
Orange meeting LIST, the place is not central enough,
being in the extreme Western county of the district,
rendering it moro expensive 10 the Eastern delega-
ton to attend the convention than for the Orange
delegation to come to Franklinton. The second OBJ
lection arises to the time being the day after the
meeting in Warren, thereby rendering it utterly inn
possible for her delegation to reach HsbOro the
10th in time for the assembling of the convention,
even could they be apprised Of their appointment
and attempt to leave here Immediately after the ad-
journnent of meeting. Besides this, some, if
not ALL of them may have private matters to attend
to during court week. if not detained either sui
tors. witnesses or jurors. This objection applies to
the suggestion Of the meeting in Granville to the
time of holding the convention.
In ORDER, therefore, that all the counties in the
district may be fully represented in the convention,
| would respectfully suggest Wednesday, the 22d OF
April, the tme and Franklnton, heretofore, as
the place, for its convcn ion.
be fully attended and that the late able representa-.
tives, Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, should receive a re-
nomination by reclamation, as a testimonial OF the
high appreciation in which the Democracy of the
district estimate his valuable services. No represcn-
tative has been more assiduous and strven
faithfully in the discharge of his duties not only
as the representative Of his immediate constituents
and his beloved 80 old North State" but of the en-.
tire country Should he be continued in the public
service, as trust he will be, bright and useful
LII
a working man, and that what his head, his heart
and his hands find to do, they do with all their
might" SHOCCO.
OLlN HIGn ScuooL.-It will be recoectcd that
the last Legislature passed act to incorporate the
Trustees of this Institution and increase the num-
Der to fifteen The act grants the privilege OF erect
ing the school into college when $40 600 shall have
been subscribed permanent fund for the insti.
tuition.
We have cause to believe this endowment will be
easily raised, and that the proposed change will be
made. The career Of this institution as high
school, since its establishment, has been emncntly
successful, and from knowledge of the integrity,
and moral and intellectual worth of those connected
with and interested in it, feel that its future is
full of promise.
We learn that Rev Baxter Clcgs, who formerly
was connected with this institution, has recently
been elected President Of the same. We not
apprized whether not Mr.. Clegs will accept, but
know that the friends of the institution and Of
education Throughout the State, would be pleased
to see him at its head.
Those who at present have charge Of the school
eminen.ly qualified to discharge the duties that
devolve upon thcm and from our knowledge Of the
population Of Iredell county, and especially of the
people around Olin, look upon it the most "a
vored spot for educational facilities in the country.
The people who compose that community sober,
moral and energetic, and the locality is remarkably
healthy. Colds. Tribune.
ANOTHER FIGHT THE Missouri LEGIsLAruRE.-It
is only short time since. that chroniced an en-
phatic knock down in Of the Houses Of the Mis-
souri, Legislature, which was followed by the draw.
ing Of bowie knife. We have now similar Incl
dent to relate. A few days since, just before the
vote on the Bank bill was taken, Mr. Abn, OF Gen.
try. in personal explanation, made some harsh
structures Mr. Singleton, of Andrew. The Of
the story is thus told in the Inquirers legislative
report:
"Hcre Mr.. Singleton, of Andrew, rose from his
seat and advanced 10 the side Of his desk, towards
the left centre aisle; when he arrived at the front
edge thereof he with his right hand grappled for his
| inkbott'e; a second clutch secured it, Drawing
back he threw it with much force towards and at
Mr. Abin. The bottle scattering its contents all
along its route, struck the desk Of Mr.. A. front
of him, and bounced of, carrying with. it hand
kerchef, just glancing the face Of Mr.. Darnes
Of Scott whose seat is about in line with the seat
Of Mr.. Albin.
Upon this, and quicker than pen the act,
Mr. Albin drew from his breast a scvcn-inch Colts
revolver. which he pointed with uncrring certainty
and which he held, with wonderful steadiness, d.
rectly at Mr.. S. Gentlemen surrounding either par
ty rushed towards thcm not, however, until Mr.
! Singleton had stopped down IN the attempt, as it
would appear, to raise spittoo:.. Mr.. Clover, Of
ST. Louis, who happened near, caught the arm of Mr.
! A., and at the time with his left hand forced
! the pistol upwards to the ceiling
By this time the Speaker collected himself and or
dercd the two parties under arrest. Mr.. A. made
some resistance by words, but on recommendation of
his friends he left the hall in custody of the Ser
geant alarms Mr.. S. not for present moested.
| In the Wayne and Raleigh Distrcts-the End and
4th-now or lately represented by Messrs Ruffin
and Branch, movements appear to be on foot for call
ing Democratic conventions. With the local affairs of
these districts do not wish to interfere Judging
by the published expressions of opinion, it would ap
will be renominated. They are capital Democrats
and able and clever gentlemen. By the way, now
! that we upon the subject, may notice
serton made in a late issue of the Raleigh Regis
ter to the effect that Mr. Branch gocs for the distri-
button Of the public lands. Not more than two
| weeks before the adjournment of Congress- Mr..
Branch stated freely in conversation. that he
was not in favor of distribution nor any other sys-
TEN OF squanderng.
In regard to the district lately represented by Mr.
Puryear, we arc yet without definite iI formation.-
1t is not by any certain that Mr. Pnryear will
be the candidate in August next. One thing is GER
tain-thcre will be no clashng between Mr.. Scales
and Mr. Settle on the democratic side, 81 the Her
aid of this place seemed to anticipate in some re-
marks, published, perhaps, two weeks ago. This
| We happen to know. W. Journal