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REcErT1oas on SssAToR BRoDERIcKe- recep-
ton of Hon David @. Broderick, United States SEN
ator froms California, took place yesterday, hctween
10 and 2 o'clock in the governors room, pur'
snant to the resolution adopted by the Common
Council. Mr.. B. was attended by the joint commute
tee and, entering the room, was briefly address.
ed by the Mayor, who said thati gave him pleasure
to present the resolutions of the Common Council,
not merely because Mr.. B. was 4 senior from the
great State of California, but account Of personal
recoections and old associations, and in admiration
of his manly qualities his answering integrity and
perseverance, He would name Mr.. Broderick an
example to the young men of this city. He was
fully confident that the senator would discharge his
legislative duties in prompt efficient, and honor
able manner. The Mayor then handed the resolu-
tons to the citys guest. Mr. Broderick in replying,
remarked that it eight years since his departure
from this city for California. He left here with re-
greet, because here were his political acquaint-
ances and family ties. But he had some political
enemies here, and he therefore resolved to seek
new country. He ran for senator in California five
years ago, and was defeated by three votes. He did
not despond but resolutcy struggled on till he was
successful. He regarded this reception from his old
friends and citizens the proudest occurrence
in HIS life, and he would forget the hospitality
of the Mayor Of the first city in the Union. MIR.
B. then shook hands with large number Of his
trends and political companions.
Journal Of Commerce.
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SECRETARY DoBB1N.-The generous conduct Of
this gentleman towards the veteran Commodore
Stewart, of hayward, says the Pennsylvania,
has deeply endeased him NOT only to the friends of
the Commodore but to all classes Of society in Phil
adelphia.
There is, perhaps of the retiring cabinet
that leaves his high Office with many friends and
as few enemies Mr.. Dobbin, and will carry with
him into his retirement the sincere love of SO many
thousands of countrymen in every section Of our
Union.
Although in feeble health, no person could have
exceeded him in his interchangeable discharge of the
laborious functions of his responsible department
Under his administration flag has been seen in
every sea, and our commerce has been protected on
every shore. Under his vgilant eye merit has been
promoted in the service, and important reforms have
been made under his recommendation When duty
has demanded of him stern exercise of discipline, he
has tempered it with such gentle bearing that even
the offender left him with impression of regard
and respect. We hope that his health will be in
vigoraed by repose from the cares of Office and the
heathfu breezes of his native climate, and that a
long career of future usefulness yet awaits him. He
has many friends in Pennsylvania.
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DR.. BuRpELL's MARRIAGE WITH MRS. CUNNI

Dr. BuRDELLs MARRIAGE WITH Mrs. CUNNING
HAM CoNr1RMED.-The New York Evening Post pub.
fishes the affidavit of DR.. Spcer, of Sacketts Har
Dor, the business partner of DIR. Burdel from which
it appears that he (Spicer) at No. 81 Bond street
in September when the quarrel about the $500 note
occurred. After the policeman and Dr. Burdell had
left the house, DR.. Spicer according to his own az
idavit searched Mrs. Cunningham's drawers, &C.,
at her request, but failed to find the missing note
When DR.. Burdell returned, he called his partner
into his Office and told him that the note was not
missing at all, but that it his desire to drive
Mrs. Cunningham, to whom he applied the grossest
epithets, out Of his house. and to compass that he
had got up this story, and willing resort to
other measures still worse Dr. Spicer further states
that he never heard Mrs. Cunningham speak of or
to Dr. Burde in terms other than those Of kindness.
Between the first and fifth of November--he hav-
ing meantime removed to Sackett's Harbor-Dr.
Spcer received letter from DR.. Burdell, in which
he stated that in consequence Of his having dvulg-
ed the conversation of the goth of September he had
been Obliged to marry Hrs. Cunningham. Z 80
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Fonr,h Congres.ionai District..

Fourth Congressional District. ~.
At the request of friends, We publish: to-day
call for meeting in Raleigh, on Monday of the en-
suing Superior Court to appoint delegates to Con-
venton to nominate candidate for Congress for
this District. ss,
1t has become the settled practice of the party to
hold Conventions to nominate candidates, as the
only sure means Of preserving harmony and Of con-
centrang the support of the party upon the person
or persons most acceptable. This custom or prac-
tce next to the sound and salutary principles held
by the party, has been the most potent and effec-
tive means of maintaining and augmenting our
Strength and whether the majority be large or
small, it is highly important that the custom should
be kept up If the majority be large, it is necessa-
~. in order that divisions and distractions may be
avoided If small it is the surest and most available
step to unite the entire party in support of the
candidate.
Nor is call of this sort in any respect, or to the
slightest extent anfavorable to the late member or
reflection his conduct. On the contrary, espe-
cialy where the member has done well, as Mr..
Branch has done, Convention. while it will again
embody and re-assert the principles and the views
of the party, will at the time be agreeable and
grateful to him, as presenting an occasion upon
which the entire body of the party, as represented
in Convention, can approve his conduct and greet
him with the highest reward known to public SER
vant-the cordial approval Of those whose feelings
and wishes he has faithfully carried out We trust
that the Wake meeting will be full one, and that
the other Counties of the District will unite in the
movement The Democracy of Wake are ready to
meet their brethren at any place and time that may
be designated but presume that Franklinton,
and some time towards the latter part of April or
the first of May, will be generally acceptable.
We take it for granted that Mr.. Branch, if he
should be willing to serve, will be again unanimous
" nominated. We have heard but one expression
on the subject, and that is, cordial approval Of his
course as the Representative of the District, and a
strong desire that he shall continue in the place
which he occupies.
A Convention will ensure harmony, and place it
beyond the power Of our Know Nothing advcrsa-
:ies to e,nbarass or defeat u.s. under any circum-
stances. Let our friends in the various Counties
think of the matter in all its relations and bearings
and, as the result of this reflection, let have
full Convention-one that will fully and fairly re-
present the wishes and feelings of the entire Dis
trict, and thus give satisfaction to ALL
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A Proclamation.

By the President Of the United States Of america
Whereas, objects of interest to the United States
require that the Senate should be convened, at IL
o'clock the 4th of March next, to receive and act
upon such communications as may be made to it on
the part of the Executive.
Now, therefore, I, Franklin Pierce, President of
the United States, have considered it to be my duty
to issue this my proclamation declaring that ex-
traordinary occasion requires the Senate Of the Uni
ted States to for the transaction of business
at the CAPITOL in the CITY of Washington the 18th
day of March next at IL O'Clock at noon of that
day, of which all who shall at that time be entitled
to act as members of that body hereby required
to take notice. -- So -
Given under my hand and the seal of the United
States, at Washington, this 10th day Of February,
Ammo Domini 1857 and of the independence of the
United States the eighty first year.
BY the President: FRANKLIN PIERCE. g.
w. L. MARCY, Secretary of State. -
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FREIGHT ARRIVALS

FREIGHT ARRIVALS
FROM PORTSMOUTH AND PETERSBURG, Va. VIA RALEIGH &
CASTOR RAILROAD,
For the NOrth-Carolina Railroad Co.
FEBRUARY Is, 1857.
GoLdsbo,o'-L McGhee.
ZroLtihger's-J Hooper,
NcLean's-W P Wharton. .a
HilsbNo'-L Brown, T Woodey
1Horr'sgiAe7J Thompson, London, A Womack.
Witty.
Graham-A Thompson, CIR.
Salem-R L Patterson.
Salisbwy-TJ Merony J J Sumerill
Du'hana's-E Mitchell, r Saunders, C Phillips
Nachiner's-M Bragg.
FEBRUARY 90, 1857
HQy5m1-L Brown, Thompson, Turner P
B. kuftn, Howeron Newn, A Thompson, Webb,
w Bingham = - -
Dv,Aana's- Prof NJ Fetter v Carr, Shepherd, L Co.
1daneeT Mebane Co., ca Mebane.
Gresnsboro'-T Patrick J W Dick.
Golds1oro-J H HuddIeston.
& Co. 'e' -'' ->O"A
Gruham-C C Curtis Sellers
I}oNinger's-H C Trollinger
Durhann's-R Saunders " Carr ebb Douglass
5 feathers, Long McCauly.
Greensboro j Benbo, j Thompson, F Read, ]
Westbrook, w Mcconnell.
HAsboro'-C Jones, Brown, Jones. Hurdle g. Hur
de- Turentine. -
C3ncord-J W Rogers, Kuser, Brown l. Co.
Chdrtotte--T Dean, Hamilton J NJ Prichard
SatisIwy-S Young, ] II Ennis, W Aver Murphy l.
Goldsboro'-E Estir
bright. McCrav, J & w Faucet, Murray & Bro.
High Point-W Nicholson.
NotT4sciNe-J Long, A Stedman, w Rirksay
Mebdmes-H Scott, Puryear Us Boon, q NJ J W Lea
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Congressional Elections.

Confessional Elections. ;..s
We copy from the Winston Sentinel the follow-
ing suggesting steps with reference to Convention
Of the Sixth District to nominate candidate for
Congress
1t is time that the Democrats in the various Dis
tricts were thinking of the approaching Congress
sonal elections, and making arrangements for the
canvass. Our chances for success in the First and
Sixth Districts are excellent; and if we can car
ry these, we shall have the entire delegation in the
House, with one exception-that of the Gulford
District:
"DIsTRIcT CoNvENT1oN.-In August next the peo-
pie OF the several Districts in North Carolina will
elect their Representatives the next Congress of
the United States. 1t has heretofore been the
tom with the Democracy of this District, believe
to nominate their candidate in Convention. As the
courts are being held in the various counties compo
sing the District we have thought it proper to call
attention to the matter, that preliminary meetings
may be held, and delegates appointed from the diff
terent counties to District Nominating Convention
1t is always desirable that every part of the District
be represented in the Convention which dominates
the canddate-and a full attendance>there will be
of more benefit to the party than many may at first
suppose. We would respectfully urge, therefore,
upon the Democracy in each County within the Dis.
trIct the Importance of early action in the matter.
AS to the time or place of holding the Convention,
we shall offer no suggestion of our own. That can
be arranged in the primary county meetings. We
think it would be proper, however, for the De,noc-
racy OF this county to hold meeting and appoint
delegates during the week of our approaching March
Court.
We incline to the belief that the campaign for
Congress, in this District, will be closer and more
doubtful than ever before. The District has the
character of being pretty strongly opposed to De-
mocracy but in every contest since Col. Puryear's
first election the majority against the Democratic
party has very considerably diminished. We be-
lieve it be overcome and it is to be hoped that
no proper effort will neglected en- our part, to effect
so desirable an end"
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THE INAUGURATION BALL.-It is stated that the
Grand Inauguration Ball. which is to come off at
Washington on the evening of Wednesday, March
4, will be by far the most magnificent thing of the
kind that has ever taken place at the National Me-
,tropolis. Preparations are making to accommodate
5000 persons, already some twelve thirteen
hundred tickets have been sold, and the probability
is that enough will be disposed of to fill the immense
ball room to its utmost capacity. Messrs. Cornelius
& Baker, of Philadelphia, have kindly consented to
furnish ten of their magnificent chandeliers, valued
at $4,000. These chandeliers of the most beau
tful- description, and when lighted up will add
greatly to the grandeur of the scene Other ar
rangements are being made to decorate the room in
the most splendid style. A grand pantomme is to
be gotten up, to be styled the Union Promenade "
all the States to be represented. The occasion
will be brilliant and interesting.
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The CHESAPEAKE AND MILFORD HAVEN LINE
late number of the Richmond Enquirer contains
series of carefully and admirably prepared articles
on the subject Of line of steamers of the largest
class, between the Chesapeake Bay and Europe and
the Petersburg Democract, in publishing these az
ticeS, says
This stupcndous undertaking, the most magni-
ficent one, in view of all its probable Interior bear
ings conceived, addresses itself forciby to the
patriotism of every Southern citizen aye, to the pa
triotsm of every citizen Of the Union. When in
successful operation, it will be in reality a bridge
across the Atlantic, upon which traffic may be con-
veyed at the rate of from II to % per hour, with
the safety that the APpomattox is crossed. The
manner in which the proprietor proposes to accom-
plish the enterprise, is such to commend it to the
favorable consideration of all far-mindcd men.
Congress is not approached for fait mail contract,
nor for pecunary aid in any FORM to the amount of
dollar. All that will be asked from the general
government is the actual amount of hostages on
mail matter, which the steamers shall convey. To
those they will be justly entitled. Under the exist
ing order of foreign mail service contracts, more
than two dollars in the aggregate are expended for
every received in hostages. 1t is obviously pro-
per under such circumstances that those contracts
as they expire, should be discontinued and no new
o. es entered into.
1t is seriously to be hoped that every patriotic
Southern citizen will be disposed to take share Of
500 in the stock of the Atlantic Steam Ferry Line
The probabilities are that in way or other such
investment will yield here larger interest than we
| can otherwise derive from such sum.
| We understand that Dudley Mann is now at Wash.
| ington, where he will abide until after the adjourn
ment of Congress- exerting himself to convince, (and
is convincing) the prominent citizens of the Union
of the feasibility Of his scheme, and that as soon as
the Legislature of Virginia convenes he will apply
to that body for Charter for his Company Should
Gov. Wise call extra session in June, as seems
probable it is not unlikely that the construction Of
the leviathaps will be commenced during next au.
| tumn."
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Hon. j. CLANCY JoNEs.-This gentleman, it is
stated, has written letter to Mr.. Buchanan re-
questing him not to place him in his Cabinet He
did so in consequence of the opposition to him in
certain quarters in Pennsylvania and to relieve the
President elect from any embarrassment on the
subject. Mr.. Jones has been mentioned for the
Office of Postmaster General. His appointment
would give general satisfaction among the Democra
cy of the whole country. j. CLANCY Jones has been
just to the South, and faithful to the Constitution
He is an able, and in every respect true man.
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DENISE OF AN ANCIENT NEwspApER-The Utica
Daily Gazette, dating back to 1856 in it's weekly is
sue, and generally, of the abest we'll as old
est papers in Oneida county, has ceased to exist
Inc Oazete was federal, national republican, whig
paper down to 1883 when it passed into Democratic
hands. Last summer it was sold to the Know No
things, which has proved the death of it very
speedily.
"Sam " contamnates or destroys every thing he
touches We presume We are to have the american
Wig party next. 1t requires no small degree of
attention to keep pace with the changes of the old
federal party, and good memory to grasp and re.
tain the different names which that party from time
to time assumes
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The Savannah Republican announces that twenty
bushels Of Sea Island Cotton seed were sold in that
city at thrity-fve dollars per bushe, to John Stod
dard, Esq, Of Dawfuskic. The seed was from the
plantation of Mr. Beckett of Edstoa portion of whose
per pound, and was pronounced, by competent
judges. the finest specimen of Cotton ever brought
to this MARKET
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Spec1al Notice.

The STANDARD is conducted strictly upon the CASE syste
~ noners are discontinued at the expiration Of tic time
~ mhich they haze been paid. Subscribers sU be notified
p WEEKS before their time ont, by CROSS MARK on
5r papers and unles the subscription ssrs"e'oea the pa
~ mil be discontinued. This rule from 'ohch tnere
,, be no departure. Watch for the cross "arf ana fe"e0
vour subscriptions -S
Weekly Standard g per amnum, in adpdace.
Ss,ui. Weekly Standard a per annuna do. "a
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office FROM we'll the to, which
they desire the change to be made.
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SLAVERY IN UTAH.-A correspondent of the Tri-
bune, writing from Utah, states that slavery now
exists among the Mormons to considerable extent.
There are about one hundred negroes in the Terri
tory, and large number of Indians are held in
bondage, under a prctence of apprenticeship
the English in their Colonies, and the Spaniards
in Cuba, hold the Chinese.
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LATE FROM EURoPE.-The steamer Asia arrived
at New York, on the 22d, from Liverpool, bringing
800, 900 in specie. Political news not important.
Cotton, sales of the past week, $4,000 bales-the
article firm at former prices Breadstuffs dull and
unchanged. Money somewhat easier
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Raleigh, Feb
Works on Gardening, &c.
TT ANDSCAPE GARDENING OR PAR

Works on Gardening, &c.
II ANDSCAPE GARDENING; OR, PARKS
H and Pleasure Grounds. With practical notes in
country residences villas, public parks and gardens BY
Charles Ii. ]. Smith.
The American Ponlterer's Companion. With 100 illus
trations. BY G. n. Bement
Schenck's Gardeners Text Book.
Downing's Fruit and Fruit Trees of America.
Dixon & Kerr's Domestic and Ornamental Poultry
New American Orchardist. BY VIM. Kemick.
The American Farmer. By Blake. -.-.
American Fruit Culturist. ByJ J. Thomas.
The American Farm Book. By Allen
Family Kitchen Gardener. BY BUST.
Grain Tables Showing the value of bushels and pounds
of different kinds of grain.
American Flower Garden Directory. By Robert BUST.
The Flower Garden. BY Joseph Bnck.
Johnsons Dictionary of Gardening. Edited by David
Landreth.
Downings Country Houses.
Downings Landscape Gardening and Rural Architect.
The Fruits of America. Containing As richly colored
plates and full descriptions of all the choicest varieties
America. By G. NJ. Hovey.
For sale by
H. D. TURNER,
n. c. Bookstore.
Raloob February o. 1857.
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Congress-,

In the Senate, on Friday last, Mr. Gwin introduce
ell bill for the construction of Northern. South
ern and Central Railroad, together with telegraph
line to the Pacific.
The House was engaged for the most of the day
on Friday, on the Tariff bill. Mr.. Campbell intro
duccd as new bill that which was reported recently
from a majority of the Committee of Ways and
Means, with several amendments. MIR. Letchcr, OF
Virginia offered his bill substitute, proposing
a general reduction of duties of twenty per cent.
This was disagreed to, yeas "A, nays ll2 Mr..
Campbells bill was then passed, yeas ITO, nays 81
Mr.. Stanton charged that the tariff bill was passed
by fraud and trickery.
Mr.. Campbell, in reply, said the charge was cal
luminous, both with regard to himself and his col
leagues of the committee.
In the Senate on Saturday, Mr.. Wilson, of Mass.
gave notice of his intention 70 introduce bill
granting to the cities of Washington and George
town five hundred thousand acres of land for the
support of public schools
A bill to authorize the people of Minnesota to or
ganize State government was debated. On motor
of Mr. Bjggs, an amendment adopted, yeas 81
nays a. providing that none but citizens of thu
United States shall be entitled to vote. The bill
then passed.
The House, on the same day. passed the PostoAic'
appropriation BILL A resolution for the mpeach
1nent of Judge Watr Gus, of Texas, debated ant
postponed. A resolution declaring Mr.. Whitfield
of Kansas, not entitled to bis seat, was killed b,
eleven majority. The deficiency appropriation b
was then considered until the hour of adjournment
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W. A. JENKINS. Esq, Attorney General, has left
here to assume the duties Of his Office at Halifax
Court Mr.. Jenkins has proved himself an able and
faithful representative of the people of Warren,
and we feel certain the interests of the State could
not be committed to the care of more Jealous or
vigtant officer. Warrent0n Nesos.
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OLIN HIGH Standardization is invited to the
advertisement of this Institution. The North Caro-
lima Conference, in ad ,pting DIN High Sch. ol, was
actuated by wise regard to the interests Of religion
and education in the State; and bya wish to meet
an Imperative demand Of these interests, west of the
Yadkn. Its location and surroundings which most
adapt it to the wants of the church and the public
west of the Yadkin offer barrier to liberal pat
ronage from other sections.
The object of the Trustees is to place DIN upon a
solid basis; and pupils and pecunary means in
crease the facilities of instruction will be enlarged,
to meet every reasonable demand. In this way, it
is designed ultimately to make Oln College of the
first grade, capable Of comforting solid, thorough
and extensive scholarship. They wisely adopt the
motto, "Festna lente;' advancing steadily and pa
tienty, as BELTS the progress of any institution,
which we trust may be as perpetual as the noun.
tains, in the shadow of which it reposes.
We feel deep interest in the ofthis noble
enterprise and shall be glad to promote it, so long
as it continues under its present judicons manage
ment Its large halls should be filed with students
NJ g. Christian Adrocate.
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THE BR1T1sH REvENUE.-The London Times con-
tains statement of the receipts of revenue under
the several heads for the year just closed, and of
each quarter, compared With the amounts received
in 1865, and in the corresponding quarter of that
year. The receipts Of the past year amounted to
e72, 51s9ss, about three hundred and sixty MIL
lions Of dolars-being net increase of e3,977 772
compared with the amount received the preceding
year. There was increase of every regular branch
of the revenue; and falling off only in the mis-
cellancous receipts. The greatest increase was on
the property tax, of which the aggregate for the
year was el6, OPS, 422 The revenue from the GUS
toms increased by 81 ,os4 o7s. without any change,
we believe, in the rates of duty.
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The BuRDELL MURDER-The grand jury have in
dicted Mrs. Cunningham and Eckel, and Snodgrass
has been held to bail as witness Mrs. c. and Eckel,
will, therefore, be regularly tried for the murder