Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-12-02

and then proposed and adopted a whole:4,ae Z
WHEREAS, The subject Of Education being tne Of
the first importance, and as it appears that the ph
lantropsts of State are drawing public attention
ryng forward the movement; and also that sotOe Of
our sister counties have responded to the general
appeal of State Educational Association, we,
the teachers of Lenoir Co., in connections with thu
friends Of education in our coqDty-that we may
not be last in the ehuous strugge-propose Tor the
adoption of this meeting the following --s<|ih
RESOLUTIONS: - n i.-ttf
Res l. That in this enlightened age, and in a free
and prosperous Republic like ours Ignorance is
national disgrace, and sure precursor to national
calamity. .'<'s'
Res, D. That we hail with much satisfaction the
spirit which; through the different sections Of our
State, seems 70 be awakMG uP9ur cidsensto at least
fair appreciation Of the importance OF general ed.
ucation. sH4Elr Et& e ~
Res 8. That with the laudable desire Of earning
a proper share of the merit We hereby pledge our
selves to just proportion of the labor OF dltusingN
the principles Of education among the young. and
in cherishng this spirit to inspire our
to aid US in carrying out the great national desd
eyatum. u E'r-zfyg y EFl..
Res 4. That in accordance with these views We,
the members Of this meeting, do form ourselves into
an association under the name and title of the Ls-
noir COUNTY Eaucationaland Literary association"
Res s. That the chairman of the present meet
ing shall appoint committee to draft the necessa,
~ forms for the future conduct and government Of
the society. and that said form shall be in readiness
for our pexk day of meeting. ir's., '~InCs
At the conclusion of these Resolutions being read,
DR.. Chapel and Stephen MIL. r, Esq came into the
meeting, thus giving sanction not only by their pre-
sence but the DR.: passed high euosiun on the ef
fort, and made a few very eloquent remarks by way
Of encouragement -g.r !
Some regrets were expressed that the meeting had
not been honored by any of the members of the Ex-
aiming COMMITTEES, but it was limited that they
might not have had knowledge of the meetings be-
ing held; ar t.Ia.. ..-.....- --tl 1~ws
A good lively conversation epsued which was par
ticips,ed in by the gentlemen present generally
The scntlla,ions Of wit sparkled forth in glcamy
coruscations, lighting up every countenance with
beams Of good humor. .,.... ~..s'.t
1t was now proposed to invite by letter every
teacher male and female, in the county, and Messs
Woodey requesting; him to. deliver discourse at
next meeting in keeping with the spirit Of the
association And in they failed to procure the
services Of any one, them in that case the duty
to devolve upon themselves fgsnlr
The Chairman, then, in accordance with the 9th
resolution, appointed Messrs. Robinson, Turner, and
Branson Ito which list his own name afterwards
added to discharge the duties imposed by this reso-
luton. .--.s. ,5~
1t was next proposed that the 3rd Saturday in
December be the next day Of meeting and - o'clock
the hour of meeting; aud that the American Adco.
in the State friendly to the cause copy these pro-
cecdings. ...,. > . z Z
VIII CUNNINGGIM, Chm.
L. BRASsoS, Sec'y.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COuRr FOR NORTH CARO-
LINA.-It will be remembered that the regular term
Of this Court was not held last month in Whining
ton, owing to the absence Of Judge Potter, whose
feeble health rendered his attendance impossible. ]
We regret to learn that His Honor is still too weak
attend Court and is forced have the hearing Of
cases transferred to his chambers at Fayetteville.
Court there will open on Monday next.
The venerable Judge has long passed the period
usually allotted to man. and has arrived at that point
when respite from his labors is justly his due. Far
be it from to suggest dream Of his being depry
ed Of any Of the honors or enoluments Of that poe
ton which he has held long. If it were ours to
say we would rather have them increased than d.
unfinished. But surely it is due to gentleman whose
age is drawing up close to the span Of century,
and whose Official service has considerably exceeded
half that term, that he should be allowed to sepose
in qu,etude untroubed by those trying duties, whose
proper discharge must task too severely his fall
ing energies and feeble health. We would con-
tinue Judge Potter in all the rank and pay he has
ever received, but we would relieve him from the
active duties of the Office He has canned right .
such relief. r. + = .--i .ftat 81 ~ -
But again, there are public interests to be consid-.
cred in such More actual loss accrued to par
ties by the failure Of the last term that was have
have paid the salary of colleague associate twice
over.
Vessels are now, held up here from day to day,
and from week to week, and from month to month,
awaiting the action of the Court. Whether prompt
action can be relied upon may be imagined by the
reader, when he is aware that "the Court" consists
Of gentlemen considerably above Dinety years of
age and in precarous health. The fact is that very
few cases are now brought before the District Coln
parties preferng to wait and carry them TO the Cir
cult Court OF in cases of suits with citizens Of other
States forced to go to the distant Courts of those
States from the virtual absence of u States Dis
trict Court in North Carolina. -. rs -,
This il q case which calls for . remedy. We do a
not know that the application Of that remedy is In
the hands of the Executive Government but If not,
Congress can easily provide by special act for
the appointment Of an associate to relieve judge
Po!tsr Or better still By the enactment Of general
law to meet such cases .-..~,u.,-z,,,
The forbearing character of OR people-their re.
spect for venerable public servant, has so far led
them to keep silence long after those ef any other
State would have demanded and obtaised redress
Knowing do what il said and falt in this mer.
camille commuuity--kaowng, we do the virtual i
deprivation Of justice under which sutors labor, We
have felt called upon to say what we have said, re.
specially, trust but none the less plainly Il is
matter 70 which We beg leave to cali the attention
Of our Senators and Representatives. Justice to the
State demands it.. - g ,-tl. -a) .-l@J il "
All men are liable to get old. Age is venerable
age is to be respected. We would seek to crown
F" life Of labor with an age Of, ease" We would,
have retiring list for the Judicial IS well a. for the
Naval Service. and this would be for the good Of al
concerned W.T. Journal -, -iafs Z 31''t<e-f p "
Later from California.
NEW ORLEANS Nov.s "a 1.-The steamship Daniel
Webster, from Aspinwah, twi,h the California mails
and half million Of dollars in gold arrived here to-
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