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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

Coon SESrMENrs-John G Barr, Esq, who did
great service on the stump in the last Presidential
election, in Alabama, was recently candidate for
Congress in the Fourth Congressional District in AL
ALBANIA. but withdrew in favor Of General Moore
Since then, he has issued an address to the DemOc-
racy of that District, replee with sound sentiments
Speaking of the late Presidential election he says
THE following propositions are proven by this
contest:
l. That in all the Northern States, the Know No
thing or American party is swallowed up in the
black Republican party. Mr.. Fillmore had not
strength enough even to get up ticket in but four
Or five of the Northern States and in these his par.
ty was powerleSs."
2. The black Republicans are a powerful party,
extending all over the Northern States we'll organ
lied and dangerous, with but one principle, on
which all their energies and fanaticsm center-"Op
position to slavery and the South"
3. The Democratic party is the only party in the
Union that has the power and the will resist their
aggressions.
4. If the Democratic party cannot or niW not pro-
tect the southern States have but one alternative
They must submit. to the arbitrary rule of naughty
and exuant fanatics in whose councils their feeble
voice will be smothered, with a prospect of all the
horrors Of all the horrors of St. Domingo slaugh-
ter in their midst, Or they must dissolve the Union
and fight another war for Independence
We do not See how the above PROPOSITIONS can be
easily controverted. There are-there can be but
two elements at work in our politica! word-Demo.
cracy and its opposite. Democracy is true to ma
ture 1t gives white men their proper place and me-
groes also. 1t seeks to follow natural laws and nat
ural rights IN every respect. And hence it is the
great conservator of society in that it preserves
things in their proper relations to each other The
opposition to Democracy is all the time irving to un-
do this natura. order-to give man special priv
ileges over others-to place negroes out of their
sphere, and, as a natural consequence, white men
too. What more then can Southern men want than
party to preserve the statu quoE If this party
cannot do it, surely then none can, and if it do not
then as Mr.. Barr justly says, there is but alter
native for the South, " dissolve the Union and fight
another war for independence"
n. y Day-book
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[Fron the Asbevills Spsetstor.l

= TO TIE PEOPLE OF E0RTH CAROLINA,
The sod fate Of the late Prof Mitchell Of the Uni
versity OF Notsh Carolina, is wel known to all He
perished in one Of the Wild sorges Of the Black
Mountain, during aoorious investigation which he
had undertaken relative to the elevation of the diff
ferent peaks. Upon receiving this melancholy in
telligence, . large number Of the citizens Of Bun
combe and adjoining counties assembled in the
Court House at Ashevile to give some public ex.
preston of their feelings in regard thereto when
among others, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
f. Resolred That, in our opinion, no more suita
bic testimonial of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased could be given, than the erection of aprro
pirate Monument upon the mountain, with which
his name and sad fate intimately associated
and, to carry out this purpose. we ask the asss-
lance Of all good citizens Of the State and the friends
OF education and science generally.
In pursuance Of the object herein expressed the
undersigned we're appointed committee to solicit
aid from the citizens of North Carolina and the for
mer pupils and friends of the deceased everywhere.
The family Of DR. Mitchell have given their consent
to have his remains removed from Ashcville and de-
posted on the highest peak Of the Black Mountain,
and as soon as the arrangements are all made this
will be done. Abundance Of granite, capable Of be-
ing worked, is to be found on the very spot where
we propose to erect this monument and it is thought
that $4,000 will be amply sufficient to accomplish
what desire.
In view Of the fact. that he was the first to visit
these mountains and to make known their superior
height to any east of the Rocky Mountains, and that
he spent great portion of his time and finally lost
his life in exploring them, think it will be admit.
led that no more fitting testimony Of esteem could
be offered his memory, and more fitting spot
found wherein to erect it. The noble mountains
themselves will stand his most worthy and endu-
ring monument but the State of North Carolina
taniy owes him something, who has so long devoted
his best energies to the instruction OF her youth.
The committee propose by this circular simply to
make known what is intended; feeling confident,
that to the good people Of the State and the vast
number Of old pupils and personal friends Of the de-
ceased, nothing more need be said. The plan Of the
monument uill be discussed when sufficient funds
secured for its completion. They invite the CO.
operation Of county committees, and of single indi
vduals throughout the State. Contributions be
transmitted to the committee any Of them, by
any means most convenient. who i'll deposit all
such in the Bank Of Cape Fear at this place to
await the making up of the requisite amount All
papers friendly to this project requested to copy
this circular.
q. B. VANCE,
JAS. A. PATTON,
JOHN A. DICKSON,
A. S. MERRIMON,
d. COLEMAN,
w. NJ. SHIP.
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An instance both of Gov. Marcy's tact and the
freedom of his mind from petty prejudices is found
in repartee which first the light in the WASH
ington correspondence Of this paper. Some oficious
sectarian expecting the Secretary to share his preu
dices, went to him with a cock and bull story about
the number of Roman Catholics holding office
"There are nine," exclaimed the intermedler, /" in
replied the Secretary. blandy taking snuff, with one
of his silent laughs" really didn't suppose there
were so many clerks in my Office who had any re.
ligion at ALL" That all the satisfaction our off.
cious sectarian got out Of Mr. Marcy.
Springfield Argus
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, IHE VAr1cAN.-The word Vatican is often used,
out 'heT ne are many who do not understand its i'm
on one OF the seven hills Of Rome, which covers a
space wv feet in length and about 900 breadth.
it is built on the spo: once occupied by the garden
Of the cruel Nero 1t owes its arign to the Bishop
o. I .ns early part Of the sixth century,
year 1861 Pope Eugenius rebuilt it on mss, If.
Gent scale Innocent H., few years afterwsrds
gave hup as lodging to Peter IL, king Of Aarrs'
gop. In 1905 Clement ", at the nstigation Of the
KING OF France removed the papai See from Rome
20 Asgnoh' when the Vatican remained in cou1;.
ton Of obsurity and neglect for many years. r. !.
now me repository Of pultitudinous treasures Of
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AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND.-The Baltimore

AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND.-The Baltimore
Sun of yesterday morning says:
1T will be observed, by the despatch in another
column that Mr.. Ten Broecks horses, Prior and
Prioress, have failed in the run for the Goodwood
cup. From the brief paragraph on the subject we
are led to infer that the run was not very decisive
Recent letters from Mr.. Ten Brock declared his
purpose, if he did not win the Goodwood cup, to
challenge the winner to match at four-me heats
for $4,000. Porters Spirit of the Times states, from
. the same authority, that the American horses are
withdrawn from the Ebor Handicap, where they
unfairly weighed, but are entered for several
other races-among them the New Market Hough-
ton, four-mile race, 26th of October, for which
Prior and Locomptc are entered; and Prioress is
entered for two.nile dash at Lewes. 10th of this
month.
1.-THE success of the American horses in England
is rather problematica The animals may be affect
ed by climate and other circumstances very unfavor-
ably, though it possible that they may yet achieve
a marked success. The case is not quite parallel
with yachting. The America won her honors in the
element which was the same to her in England and
the United States. She wanted only the breeze and
the billow to establish her -enown past all cavil,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

TIE TEErH.-A Dental Coz venton was in session
last week at Boston. Some of the dentists asserted
that the MAN, if the sole cause Of defective teeth
the use of saleratus and cream of tartar in the
manufacture of bread, and DR.. Baker fulIy agreed
with the facts which it stated and gave the results
Of some experiments which he had made by soaking
sound teeth in solution Of saleratus. The teeth
destroyed in fourteen days-Mr. Spaulding, of St.
Louis, did not believe that alkal injured teeth, but
acknowledged that saleratus did. Saleratus in his
opinion was not akali. Dr. Kendrick, of New
Orleans, considered the great means Of keeping the
teeth healthy was to keep them clesn.
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Mr.. pEcKsNIFF AND 1Is DAUGHTERS.

: Mr. PeckaeiR was 8 moral man: grave man, .
man Of noble sentiments, and speech and he had
had her christened Mercy. Mercy oh, what q
charming name for such Pure-souled being as the
Youngest Miss Pecksnifl Her sisters name
Charity. There was a good thingl Mercy and
Charity And Charity, with her fine strong sense,
and her mild, yet not reproachfu gravity, was SO
we'll named aid did well off and illustrate her
sisterl What pleasant sight was that, the con-
trast they presented to see each loved and loving
one sympathzing with, and devoted to, and leaning
on, and yet correcting and counter-checking, and,
il were, antdoting, the other! To behold each
damsel in her very admiration Of her sister, setting
up in business for herself on entirely different
principle, and announcing no connection with over
theway and If the quality Of goods at that estab'
lishment don't please you, you are respectfully IN
vted TO favor ME with call! And the browning
circumstance of the hole delightful catalogue was,
that both the fair creatures were utterly uncon
scious Of all this! They had no idea Of it. They
no more thought or dreamed Of it, than Mr.. Peck
sniff did. Nature played them off against each
other: they had no hand in it, the two Miss Peck
shifts.
1t has been remarked that Mr.. Pecksnif
moral man. So he was. Perhaps there never was
q more moral man than Mr.. Pecksniff: especially
in his conversation and correspondence. 1t was
once said of him BY homey admirer, that he had
Fortunatuss purse Of good sentiments in his in
side In this particular he was like the girl in the
fairy tale, except that if they not actual dIa-
monds which fell from his lips, they were the very
brightest paste. and shone prodigioIsly. He was
most exemplary man: fuller of virtuous precePt
than copy book Some people likened him to
direction post, which is always telling the way to
place. and goes there: but these his enc.
mics the shadows cast by his brightness; that was
all. His very throat was moral You saw good
deal Of it. You looked a very low fence Of
white cravat (whercrf man had ever beheld the
tie for he fastened it bchind,) and there it lay,
valley between two utting heights Of collar, serene
and whiskerless before You. 1t seemed to say, on
the part of Mr. Pecksnitf, There is no deception,
ladies' and gentlemen all is peace: holy calm per-
vadcs me-" So did his hair. just grizzled with an
irongra which was all brushed of his forehead
and stood Dol. upright, or slightly dropped in kim
drcd action with his heavy cyelids. So did his per-
son, which was sleek, though free from corpulency
So did his manner, which was soft and oily. In
word even his plain black suit, and state Of widow
er, and dangling double eye glass, all tended to the
same purpose, and cried aloud, Behold the moral!
PeCksnitf" Otc6Inson
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

A FUNERAL AT NIGur.-Th, remains Of the late
Mr.. Staub, of Salem, who lost his life under such
meancholy and distressing circumstances were con-
veyed to their last resting-pace in the Moravian bu
rial ground at Salem on Monday nigh, last, at 8
o'clock.
None but those who have witnessed the solemn
and impressive funeral service of the Moravian
church. can form adequate idea Of its beauty and
appropriateness Often have We heard it before-un-
der circumstances 200, of affecting and painful
nature when our own dear relatives, or those with
whom we had passed many of the joyous hot:ss of
youth and childhood had been severed from the ties
of earth, and called to enter
"That undiscovered bourne
Whence no traveller returns"
But there was peculiar appropriateness most
fitting impressiveness-in the scene on this occa-
sion, that invested the ceremony, to our mind, with
a new and unusual interest-It was an appropriate
hour to Dc the last kind Offices of respect and afec
ton to the DEPARTED most fitting time TO lower
the form of the dead its last long. dreamless Sleep
And the voice of hope and promise that bespoke .
final resurrection and glorious immortality, seemed
all the more sublime from the gloomy darkness that
eusbrouded the solemn scene.-As we stood there
amid that wilderness of graves, where repose the
forms of many of the loved and lost of former
wears in the dim and clouded moonlight and with
all these impressive memories and surroundings, we
could but feel the power of religion over death, and
the force of those beautiful words, "Oh, grave.
where is thy victory? Oh. death, where is thy
stingf" ~'ns'om oe"t'ne@'
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Two P1cruREs.-Humphrey Marshall describes
the American party as "a broad and quiet river,
that takes its noiseless way through the plain, diff
fusing fertility and beauty on all Sides and losing
weall" An ex-know nothing friend of the Louis
vile Democrat says that, according to his expert
ence, it is like country road he once travelled,
which, at the start was broad and plain, straight
and smooth, promising q pleasant journey and q
speedy arrival at the desired goal but soon began
to twist around fences and wind through woods be-
coming less distinct at every step, until at last it
ended in y rabbit track, and ran into the ground.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

. KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC SrArE.-Next winter,
for the first time since 1926 or 1928, legisla-
ture containing democratic majority will assemble
Gratis have since that date had governor and half
the delegation in Congress- but never the legislature.
The opposition had permanent and enduring as.
tendency in that body, that never could be shaken
in the least But now, with the dawning of the new
era, that marks the reaction everywhere in favor
of Democracy, Kentucky wheels valianty into the
line and there she will remain hereafter.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

~ have found" says Addison, z that the men
who are really the most fond of adies-who cherish
for them the highest respect-are seldom the most
popular with the Men Of great assurance whose
tongues are lightly hung-who make words supply the
place Of ideas, and place compliment in the ON of
sentiment-are their favorites. Asdue respect for
women leads to respectful action towards them /;
and respect is mistaken by them for neglect want
of love-"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

corn mill is in operation in1New York, COM
posed Of very small circular. saws, which saws the
grain into minute portions and separates the Hour
from the bran at the SAME operations Prot Morse
and Scion Rebinson-well known agricuturists in
New York-express the opinion that this machine
will work total revolution in milling -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

We never heard Of such abundant crops are
now being reported from every section of our vast
country. In the whole West probably, not single
county can be named in which the grain crop will
not be nearly twice as large as last year. In many
districts, owing to scarcity of laborers the farmers
will not harvest than half or thirds of their
immense fields of grain.
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How TO RUN YOUR HEALrH.-1st. Stop in bed
night night into day 4th Take no exercise 9Th
Always ride, when you walk 9th. Never mind
about wet feet; 7th. Have half dozen doctors /;
9th. Drink all the medicine they send you; 9Th.
Try every new quack 10th. If that doesn't kill
you, quack yourself 60
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

The DEATH OF GEN. RUsK-The extra, which fol-
lows, from the Nacogdoches Chronicle, of the 3Oth
ult., confirms the melancholy news of the tragical
death of Senator Rusk
a great calamity has befallen the State of Texas
One Of her most distinguished and noble sons has
fallen. Thomas j. Rusk is no more
A gloom hangs over our people, mystery, thus
far, is connected with the matter. We can only
give the facts and mourn the sad stroke which has
thus deprived Texas and the South of valued and
useful champion.
Gen. Rusk has, ever since the death of his lady.
suffered under mental depression which at times
bore him down beneath its weight He has, to a
great extent, secluded himself from society," and late
ly that dependency has been more marked and ap-
parent to those familiar with him, severe illness
from which he was just recovering had Frustrated
him for weeks, and ne suffering greatly from q
rising on the back of bis neck
On yesterday evening. about O'clock his family,
hearing the report of a gun and the falling of q
body, ran to the spot and found him lying dead up
on the ground, behind the gallery, at the back of
the house, with a rifle under him. A coroner'S jury
was summoned, from whose verdict extract the
following:
1.-THE cause Of his death was a gun.sbot (riAe)
wound the fore part of the head, inflicted from
rifle gun held in his own hands and discharged by
himself"
No papers writings Of the same cay have been
found except letter addressed to q gentleman in
New Orleans, ordering a tombstone for his wife,
with this inscription:
BLESSED are the pure in heart, for they shall see
God"
Let the people mourn the loss of man who, on
the field Of battle, and in the councils Of the State
and nation, has proved himself worthy the proud
place already accorded him in the affections Of the
people,
An inventory of all his property was found in q
portfolio, and the value of the div ided by the
number Of his children. lie buried with Ma
sonic honors.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

TRIMMING GRAPE V1NEs-For many years we
hava raised grapes by the bushels from single vine,
and our trimming is done in the following manner,
The first week in July We commence and cut back
to the second leaf bud of the present seasons
growth. Have a sharp knife and trim portion
every day, "a little at time) until the whole vine
has been gone over Autumn, winter and spring
pruning are avoided; but we have large, nice,
smooth grapes ID abundance.
Germantown Telegraph.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-19

1nBs dooDwooD RACES IN ESsLAND.-The news
byfhs Caaada asnounees the defeat Of the American
bossea, Prior aud Psiovess, which were entered
ior toe Lockwood races in England. The French
horse Aonarque was the first, the English horses
kfseriee and Fisherman second and third, Prior
was nth and Prioress sixth in the race. The Anne
r'can horse Prior was backed spitedIy at Tatersals
on the Monday previous to the race it having been
asserted that he had within few days, run two
miles and haf-.wheh is the length Of the Good
wood course-in four minutes! The race for the
GooGwood was run in 4-59.
The New York Post, commenting on the character
Of the horses entered for the race. says:
This is considered very brilliant list of horses
AID the horse that beats either Of about dozen
OF the number, will take the highest rank, whether
bred in America, Eng and or France. Roger Thorpe
Anton, Arsenal, Comma d Vergy, Sir Colin and
Pretty Boy, the ones about whom there has been
the most betting in England, and Of them is ex
Pected to be the winner. The best authorities in
| this country "place" Prior frst Fisherman second,
Arsenal third, at the finish of the race.
All three of the American horses were taken out
by Mr. R. Ten Brock Each Of them has been
beaten in this country. Lecompte was beaten by
Prior repeatedly. Prioress has but three races
in America, each mile heats, and lost All the
horses have been entered by Mr. Ten Brock for two
additional races. Prior and Lecompte are entered
| for the Newmarket Houghton meeting single dash
OF four miles one furlong and hundred and sew
enty-three yards, run October 26th. Lcconpte and
Prioress entered for the Sussex County Cup, a
two mile and q half DASH at the Lewes county meet
| ing on the 10th inst. At the Houghton meeting
Lecompte carries 1913 pounds and Prior 1876 pounds
being the weights for aged and five year olds. There
are IL entries for the Sussex county Cup, Lecompte
carrying 119 pounds and Prioress l06 pounds.
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A train of cars recently made the run from Roch-
ester to Niagara Falls. rs miles. in an hour and
twenty six minutes, including three stops-a rate Of
more than SO IL miles an hour. =.
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An Irishman who had been reduced to . mere
shadow by severe illness, was asked by physician
was his answer, it makes no difference-yez amt
Left enough of me for the devil to naturaze no how.
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IA gentlenas, if sggrieved, has fright to pull b
baekguasd's ears. but he should ON no account cut
them OFF They should be left on. for the accomoda-
ton ct other aggrieved parties.
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Which will give a democratic majority of II on
Joint tallot-abundanty large for all purposes.
The know nothings elect several of their senators
and representatives barely by the skin of their
teeth.
The seats of several of the know nothing men,
bers enumerated in the above list, We understand,
will be contested. LOuisrille Courier
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The KENTUCKY LEGIsLAruRE.-We have now heard
from all the Senatorial Districtricts, with the follow
ing result:
Know-Nothing members holding over, 10
Know.Nothing members elected 1857, Z
Total, 20
Democro:ic members holding over,
Democratic members elected 1857, Is
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Know-Nothing majority, 1
1t will thus be seen that the know nothngs have
q majority of in the Senate. Some Of these
members, however, who hold over, represent dis
tricts which are now largely democratic, and they
may feel disposed to obey the will Of their consttu-
ents.
The House of Representatives will, from the evil
dences before Us, stand about follows:
Democrats and old line Wings, SO
Know-Nothings, Al