Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-13

Random Sketches and Notes Of European 7]auels in
1s56-6y Rep. JonN E. EDWARDS, d. M-Neso
York, Harper and Brothers.
We are under obligations to the author, Rev. John
E. Edwards. formerly of this State, for copy of
this work, which we have read with much pleasure.
1t is the latest book oftraves in Europe it is
think, the most interesting. It embraces the trip
from New York to Liverpool London-a few days
in Paris-from Paris to Rome-Passion Week in
Rome-Excursion to Tivo-from Rome to Naples
Naples and its Environs-Leghorn, Pisa and
Florence-from Florence to Venice-from Venice to
Verona-Verona and Milan-from Milan to Geneva
- Baden Baden Cologne Antwerp Brussels
Paris again-return to London-Oxford-tS tratford
on Avon-Birmingham- -York-Leeds-
Observation-Disclosures of Killarney-Belfast
Giants Causeway-the Highlands-Glasgow-Ed
inburg-Abbotsford- English Lakes-Liverpool-
Conclusion, &c.
Mr.. Edwards possesses very superior descriptive
powers, and his style is chase, clear and engaging
We learn that his book is much sought after in the
Northern States and in Virginia. and that the Har-
pers are about to put another large edition of it to
press.
NORTH CAROLINA RAnRoAD.-The stockholders of
this Road will meet in Salisbury the 9th of July;
and as the President and Treasurer have signifed
their intention to decline reelection, it is impor
tant that there should be full attendance of the
stockholders, in person or by proxy. We have
paper in our Office constituting gentleman who
will attend, proxy and such stockholders may
wish to sign it, have the opportunity of doing
so by calling on us. The proxy should be given to
stakeholder, and acknowledged before mags-
trate or director.
eW At meeting of the citizens, held at the
Town Hall, on Saturday the 9th inst, the following
gentlemen appointed committee to make
arrangements for celebrating the approaching An
niversery of American Independence: II. S. Smith,
DR.. w. S. Bryan, P. F. Pescud, DR.. L. S. Perry,
DR.. E. B. Haywood, A. NJ. German. Capt. j. O.
Decarteret and VIM. White Jr. The day will no
doubt be celebrated in an appropriate and becoming
manner.
THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION VIRGINIA AND THE
TRACT SoCIETY.-By an almost unanimous vote, the
Baptist Association of Virginia on Monday last
resolved to withdraw their conntenance and support
from the American Tract Society. A sensible con-
clusion says the Richmond South The American
Tract Society, at its last annual meeting adopted
report declaring slavery "moral evil" and as be-
ing "known to promote moral evils and vices which
condemned in Scripture" and claiming the
right to discuss these so-caed evils and vices the
publications of the Society.
AN APOLOGY FOR RIOT AND MURDEK-The Eliz-
abeth City Sentinel admits that the " Plug Uges"
did wrong in Washington City, but says the Amer
leans" of Washington, in "gettng the assistance of
the Plug uglies from Baltimore, acted" only " PER-
HAPs rather hastily!' Such is the demonsm Of
Know Nothingism.
The LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM UTAH-In anoth-
part Of the paper will be found late and impor-
tant intelligence from the Territory Of Utah. In
addition to this have interesting revelations in
regard to the true state of affairs in Utah from
government official who arrived in this city last ev-
ening direct from Salt Lake City. From his state
ments and the statements published in the St. Lou
is Republican, which we have transferred to our
columns this morning. the condition of affairs in
Utah, at the last accounts, may be briefly summed
up as follows:
l. That the Mormon legion is composed of some
five or six thousand indiferenty armed men, inclu-
ding few squadrons of calvary- about will drilled
and as effective as the ordinary militia of the States
eral government sending armed force to the Ter
ritory to execute the laws.
3. That Brigham Young S commands, as the head
of the church, are mnpotcnt with all good Nor.
MONS and hence the resistance to the United States
laws
4. That the presence of one thousand United
States troops in the Territory would secure obcdi.
ence to the laws, and that resistance would be
made by the Mormons to so large force
s. That it is undoubtedly true that there is Sc
ri"us detection among the Normons and that if the
disafected could be protected by United States au
thores they would gladly sever their connection
with the church and its, head.
g. That Salt Lake City bears the outward evil
dences of Mormon oppression, and that business o.
all kinds is literally at 'stand bill.' Many who
desire leave for the States cannot do so for the
want of means.
T. That not more than fifty "Gentiles" were ir
the Territory, and although it was forbidden thai
they should be supplied with the necessaries of life
they were enabled to procure provisions though the
cupidity of some of the less scrupulous of the
saints.
8. That Brigham Young admitted that he could
by a word, have prevented hi; followers from viola
ting the laws of the United States, but that he die
not choose to interfere, and would not interfere
Washington Union.
COUNTY CoURT.-On Thursday last, the Count,
Court of this County, majority of the Magistrate
being present. elected Gurdon Deming, ESQ., Chair
man of the Court, for the year ending with Marcel
| Term 1858.
On the same day, the Court, by unanimous vote
complied with the will of the people expressed il
ing the subscription of 800, 900 to the Western
Rail Road. The Chairman Of the Court with DAME
McDarmid and Joel Williams, Esquires, were an
pointed to issue the Bonds for the subscription