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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04
SUPREME COURT.

The following decisions have been delivered since
our last report:
By NASH, c. j. In Williams Griffin, from Beau
fort, affirming the Judgment
BY PEARSON j. In Doe er dem Williams Cornell,
from Moore, affirming the judgment. Also, in Phil
lips Murphy, from Cumberland, affirming the judg-
ment. Also, in Smith Eason, from Wayne, award
ing centre de moro. Also, in HALEY Wheeler,
from Granville, affirming the Judgment. Also, in
Johnston Skies, from Wilson, affirming the order.
the judgement. Also, in GrimsIey Hooker, in
equity, from Greene, directing reference.
By BATTLE, j. In Smith Sasser, from Wayne,
awarding centre de moco. Also, in Barrett Cole,
from Moore, awarding centre de moro. Also. in
Carter Strcator, from Arson. affirming the judg-
mcnt. Also in Batten Collier, from johnson, af-
firming the judgment. Also in Green and Lane v
Kamegay. from Wayne. affirming the judgement.
Also, in Batcman Latham, in equity, from Wash
ington
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

The DEAD or rHs PAST YEAk-Take the most
favored countries. and az least he person out o.
forty dies every year. Oat 0fseyery forty friends
and acqnantances one 81 leastswil drop rom the
circle Such has bs1sfnd such will be the course
: The great o. tie istnguished or the notorious
persons who have gone from the stass Of life, afford
fitting theme Tor the remarks Of the editor o. the
reflections of the moralist The mass Of mankind
are neither great nor distinguished, nor noterous
the great mass of human Joy or sorrow is unknown
to the public 1t lies in the cool, seqaestered vale
of life. A passing thought less Of sorrow than Of
curiosity or speculation, may be awakened oy tns
away while in many a quiet home, for long years
to come, the eyes Of father or Of mother VIII M
with tears should some Otherwise trivial wor0 o.
careless alusion recall the image OF the toyea aho
lost-a little babe perhaps. unknown beyond .ne
home cnlivened once by its childish prsttle snd ior
will continue to be little child, still young and IN
nocent while those who have come alter It have
grown DID, and contracted the stain that adheres 20
all things earthly. The little children dead wftnin
the past year will be as long remembered and IS SIN
cerety mourned as the great generals or statesmen
over whose graves the tongue of lying panegyricte-
presents nations in tears The human heart-tne
natural affections assert their supremacy.
Popularity, partizanshp, public favor, what you
please, strange thngs-good things, no doubt
necessary things. But when viewed IN TINS connec-
ton they almost strike us delusions, as sha'ns
Not that they are so in fact, but compared WITH
the inner life, the home feelings of every human be-
ing who still retains his humanity. We recoiiect>
well the sensation created by the deaths Of dist'n'
guished men in the United States Two Presidents
who died in Office, and shortly after his retire
ment-able, popular, dolized leaders, Clay, Web
ster, Calhoun, and others The orator and the wri-;
ter proclaimed their praises in sonorous sentences
or labored periods. The pomp Of public ceremonial
did due honor to their memory; but who did not
feel that there were certain aged ladies, the com.
panions of their lifetime, whose true heart-soryow
exceeded that Of nations parties, or senates The
humblest man or woman, whose heart is in the right
place, may be sincerely loved in life and as sim
cerely mourncd in death, the most distinguished
Few of us have not lost some friend, even within
the past year. We know that we turn to the memo
ry Of that friend lovingly and regretfuy, far more
from the instincts of the heart than from the recol-
lections of the head In looking the dead year.
itself, find that its most pleasant memories dwell
with the sweet charities of life, and not With the
noises or Commissions or ostentatons of the hour.
Wilmington Journal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

New York AND ERIE RAMRoAD.-It appears
from recent report that the company has expended
in the last six years, in round numbers .OOO,
for opening the road through for double track, for
rolling stock, for stations, &C., that the freight has in
consequence increased eghtfold the passengers fair
$50 per cent; the gross income has increased six
fold; that the net income has risen from per cent
Of the total cost to 10 per cent Of the total COST that
entering upon a new year, with promises the most
unexampled for the whole Union, the company has
closed its construction account has refused to bor
row any more money for any purpose; has 81 COO,
on hand; and its floating debt reduced to a point
lower than ever before. This may be regarded as
very satisfactory exhibit condition Of that COM
pany.
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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

'Come here, my little Eddie, said gentleman to
ayoungster ofseven years of age while sitting in the
parlor where large company was assembled "Do
yen know me?'. Yes sir. 1 think do"-y sWho am !,
then? let me hear" lyon the man that kissed
sister Angelina last night in the parlor." Angeline
of course tainted.
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From Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-The Westport, NO., cores
pondent of the Republican, under date of the 2lst
says that the Kansas Legislature have repealed the
law against the circulation ofincendary documents
resolution had also passed. both Houses under
which convention will be called at an early day to
frame State constitution
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

- Some of the X. n. papers are endeavoring
to make little capital by charging that the Demo.
Gratis of the present gslaure have not been true
to the pledges of the party the subject of internal
improvements. Now, Railroads cannot be built
without money; an! the course of large majority
of the X n. members of the Commons, shows that
they not willing to vote the money to discharge
even the present liabilities. In the House of Com.
mons, the third reading of the Revenue bill, but
four Know Nothings out of forty voted for it, while
hrty-three rottd ogainst it. Out of the eighty
Democrats in the House, the bill received sixty
nine votes while out of forty X Ms in the House,
but tour sustained it. And yet Rno,c Nothings are
complaining because internal improvement bills,
creating further Indebtedness, were not passed!
1t was in vain that Mr.. Scalts-the able Chairman
of the Finance Committee of the IIouse-appealed
to them to disregard party considerations, and come
up to the support of the bill Thirty three Of them
rOted against it.. And the three Commoners from
Gulford-Messrs Caldwell, Ogburn, and Scott
voted against it. The Central Railroad was drfec-
ted to the north, in order that it might pass by
Greensboro, and thus benefit Guford county,
hundreds of thousands of dollars have been poured
out for that work in Guilford and all the industrial
NOTED thereby; and yet Guilford County, as repre-
scented in the Commons, votes unanimously against
making provision to pay the interest the debt
thus incurred to great extent for her benefit
az The Wilmington Herald says it does not
"sec why the Standard should urge with so much
warmth this measure. 1.-THE Western Extension,] and
maintain such profound silence upon the other in
ternal improvement measures that have been and
are before the Legislature" Iii no part of the
Standards duty to favor oppose, specially and
particularly, this that proposed improvement
We have said nothing against any scheme which
has been or is now before the Legislature; bu' we
still true to the policy inaugurated in 1S4s, of
great central railway from the seaboard to such
point on the Tennessee line as will tap the rivers
and the railways of the Mississippi valley. Hence
our warmth on the subject of the Western Ex-
tension.
The Herald AZ the Fayetteville Observer will la
Dor in vain to convince the people of the West that
Gen. Dockery did not defeat the Western Extension
bill, introduced by Mr.. Avery. After all his pro.
LESSONS to that people-after all his declarations
about opening a way.for them to markets, by boring
through the mountains, and after his vote had been
cast for the measure, he moved reconsideration,
and by lis influence defeated the bill. Every one
knows that if Gen. Dockery had exerted himself for
the measure with the same energy and ability which
he brought to bear against it, it would certainly
have passed.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

CHERAw CoALFIELDs RoAD.-This act provides
for a Railroad, by individual subscriptions, from
Cheraw' 5. Z. to the Coalfelds on Deep River, in
this State. Mr.. Christian the author of the inca
sure, and to whom the friends of the measure are
greatly indebted for its success, is of the onnion
that the stock will certainly be taken and the Road
built.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

LATE ITEMs-The cars on the road between Angus.
ia and Atlanta, Ga, ran off the track on last Sun
day. About 40 passengers were more or less injur
ed Gov. johnson, of Tenn, had an arm broken.
The steamer Grenada has brought back 81 of Wal
kers's recruits. Greytown was in the possession Of
the Costa Ricans. Walker had not been heard Of
in three weeks. .rs-
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Later from Harnna and Nicaragua.

NEW ORLEANS, JAM 3O.-The steamship Empire
City arrived to-day from New York via Havana
The steamer Grenada which lately touched at Grey
town. brought off 81 Of Walkers recruits, who
transferred to the Empire City. At last accounts
Greytown was in possession of the Costa Ricans.-
Nothing had been heard OF Walker for three weeks
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Importan, Sale of Deep River Lands

q, GTltE is htttl! el,en HAT there will be Sold at
lI!ishoi. ug at auciicn Tuesday the 10Th instant,
liberal credit the large andsexcellent farm on Deep
:ver, belonging to the estate Samuel s. Jackson decd
his tract embraces about l acres large portion of
ver 1t lies the south side of the River about three
lilies above Iockyile and about four from the point At
:hich the Railroad from Fayetteville to the Coal Fields
ould the River Any Railroa hereafter buk from
.aegh to the Coal Fields BY way of Haywood must pass
the land portion of the land extends into the coal
ill be sold in different tracts -
There will also be sold at the time and place. the
roperty Deep River formerly occupied by Dr. Isaac
ackson comprising pruved lot of six acres and add
nning this lot an interest equal to threefths Of the
hole in tract Of 300 acres lying Deep River. and d.
lis property directly above Farmersviiie and on the
ve and opposite Egypt there can be no doubt of its
.ing underiad with coal and iron ore.
=. - J. J. JACKSON, Agent.
February 8, 1857. Yo-sw2t +
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

FAYETTEVILLE CoALr1EbDs RoAD.-Ths measure
was defeated in the Senate on Saturday, by vote
of II to p; and motion to reconsider, made on
Monday, was voted down by 10 to %. -,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

az Attention is called to the sale of valuable
lands Deep River, advertised in the Standard of
to-day, by j. j. Jackson, Esq. An excellent oppor.
tuniy is here offered to purchase valuable property
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

AID TO THE NORTH CAROLINA RoAD.-The law
passed to aid this Road provides that the Company
may fund its debt of $3.50 Oo0 by issuing its bonds
at seven or eight per cent Interest," Sinking Fund
to be established by the Company to pay the debt
within ten years. The bonds to be advertised, and
to be sold at not less than par.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04
The Legislature.

See proceedings in our paper to-day, from Thurs
day to Saturday inclusive.
In the Senate, on Monday, the engrosscd bill from
the Commons requiring all cotton sold in the town
ofWilmncton to be weighed, was read the third
.,,o and passed. The bill from the Commons to
establish new County, to be called Avery, was re-
sctcd The bill to establish the Metropolitan Bank
was postponed indefinitely The greater part of the
time of the Senate, up to five o'clock, was occupied
in considering the engrcsscd bill from the Commons
incorporating the Rockingham Coal Fields Road.
This Road asks for no State aid. Many amendments
we're offered and voted down. A majority o.
the Senate appeared to be in favor Of the char
charter, but owing to the amendments offered,
and the calling the yeas and nays upon them, it was
not possible, up to five o'clock, to get to direct
vote upon the bill. 1t will be taken up as the I'M
finished business, this morning.
In the Commons, on Monday, the bills to charter
the Bank of Lincolnton and the Farmers and Me-
chanic's Bank of Wilmington, were rejected. A
considerable portion of the time of the House was
taken up in considering the bill appropriating $780,,
900 to Cape Fear and Deep River and placing the
same under the Governor and Board of Internal
improvements. An animated debate took place. in
which Messrs. Lewis of Wake, Meares, Gillian,
Dargan and Gotten participated. Pending the dis
cussion, the House took a until seven o'clock,
PM
Upwards of fifty bills were finally acted on by
the House on Monday next.
By joint agreement the two Houses will adjourn
on Wednesday morning at o'clock, A. NJ. A
number of members have already left for their
homes The two Houses were expected to sit until
eleven or twelve on Monday night, and during near.
ly, if not all, of Tuesday night.
We shall publish the Captions of the Laws and
Resolutions in our next
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

U" We learn that R. II. Battle, ESQ.,, of this citv
has been appointed Secretary ofthe N c. Mutual Life
Insurance Company in the place of Jno G.. Williams,
resigned.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

GOVERNOR OF New JERsEY.-Governor Newell had
to walk from his residence in Allentown, N. j., to
Trenton distance Of IL miles, on foot, in order to
reach the capital in time to be inaugurated MS the
weather for bid travelling either in sleighs horse
back. He was accompanied on his journey by John
Vandykc of New Brunswick, who happened to be
arrived at his house requesting him (he being phys
ican) to visit professionally child who was very
sick. Though this obliged him to 20 considerable
distance out Of his way he promptly consented to do
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

A NORTH CAROLINA Book.-We copy from tho
Raleigh Standard notice of anew work on Trgon-
ometry, by Professor Phillips of the University Of
this State. ..
1t affords US pleasure to chronicle the achaive-
mcnts of North Carolinians, whether at home or
abroad in any Of the departments of science or lit
erature Prof. Phillips is an ornament to our Uni
versity, and we trust that he may find leisure to-
make still further contributions to science.
WlLmin1ton Herald
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

tW Mr.. Speaker Shepherd returned to the City
on Sunday morning, and resumed his seat on Mon.
day in the Commons.
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DIE D..

In Edenton, n c. Wednesday morning the l4th inst
at O'clock Mrs. Harriet W. Iokins, wife Of Thomas s.
Hoskns Esq., the thirty eighth year Of her age leaving
her husband and FIVE children and numerous relative, and
friends to bemoun her death She worthy and com.
sstent member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

Dome HER SHARE'-Fanquier county paid into
the Treasury of Virginia in 1856 over SCI, 600 A.
few mre counties Of the game sort would ysy sooa
bring up the coupons. q
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TO RENT. f
st The Mountain HOtel,' MOrgantOn, N. C.
VUlHE MOST ELIGIBLE AND DESIRABLE HOTELIN
the town of Morganton. n. c. in the Western part
of the State is offered for rent with its Furniture, low
and accommodating 1t has had and still continues
have the largest share of patronage. Any person DESTROYS
of engaging the business would do well TO call Immediately
and examine the premises. Further particulars be OBJ
tanned on application to. 4
Morganton n c.. JAN 49, 1857. 2l-5t. !
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

ALBEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL.-The bill
which has passed both Houses, and become law,
provides that the Company may surrender their
bonds now guaranteed by the State, and the State
to take stock to the amount of s25OoOo payable in
State bonds. When $780, 900 shall have been sub
scribed and paid by individuals, the State to pay
100000 more. The Company is authorized to in
crease its capital stock to 81 500, 900.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

The New Orleans Chief of Police has adopted the
pan Of afixing placards upon the breast and back
Of notorious thieves, burglars and pickpockets, on
which is printed, in large letters the nature of the
offence for which they have been convicted. They
are then marched through the streets, and made a
public exhibition.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

Z were old red case. marked p b. Sadter Sons
alimore The finder will please leave them at III Office
Feb. q 1857. 2l-Jt
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DELEGATE from Kansas.

WASHINGTON, Jan 26.-The cammittee on elections
will report soon, declaring the seat of Mr. Whitfield,
the delegate from Kansas, vacant.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

+ Asst VOLUMES OF THE GREAT AMERICAN
- Statesman. The Private Correspondents of Daniel
Webster, in two volumes. For Sale at
W. L. PoMERoY'S.
February g. 1857. 90
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

NORTH.CAROLINA NOT BEHIND.
VXTE HAVE RECEIVED SOME VERY FINE,
w Photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Ha-
vens Maon Of Raleigh N. c. The positive photographs
show much artistic SKILL and notable for great DEPTH
soness of contour and for balance of light shade
while their ambroypes compare avoraby with those
best artists in this city.
photographic d Fine Dirt Journal Nes, York.
ARE YOU GOING HOME!
WYE REGRET TO LEARN THAT THE GENER-
w AL ASSEMBLY of North Carolina has determined.
to break and leave the City of Oaks in few days
Before the members lake their final would call
heir a.t non style Of pictures which denom.,
e,he Games type invention ofDnr own and resembles
ha! IFS den Cali gallery, the only place
mere til aeii" ~tyle IF picture be procured, and
.i:ch warrant 10 endure.
I;AEENS & MALLON,
Sign Of ne Flag
.aUlnIy 80, 49,. tiFssfsT7s 90
txs Register
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-04

The Editor of the Warrcnton News, who has
been reporting in the House Of Commons for the
Standard during the present session, gives the fol-
lowing Just and account of the public bust
ness in the Legislature
"PCBLIC BUSINESS THE Observation-Disclosures
Of fre hundred bills and resolution have been entered
on the calendar of the House of Commons this
son besides others originating in the Senate and not
yet transmitted to the House. Each and every one
of these bills had to be read and then submitted
to standing committee to be reported on, before
they could be again read in the House. The COM
mi,ec>, upon when devove the important duty Of
examining into the provisions of the various
proposed to he enacted into laws, have only the af-
ternoon and night for that purpose, the rules of the
House compelling the attendance OF the members
at the morning sttings 1t is the aborous attendance
required committees that prevents the Legislature
from having afternoon and night stngs at earlier
period of the sessions. After each bill has been re-
ported on, the second reading takes place. At this
opponents try their strength. 1t is open to amend
ment or rejection, and hence, at this and the third
reading, the parliamentary law gives talking mino-
rty power to rctard the progress of any measure,
even in the face of overwhelming majority. We
do not say that this power has been unfairly exercs
ed in this Legislature, but we mention the fact to
show how uniounded the assertion may be, that the
majority are accountable for the delay of public bust
ness. The contrary has often been the case, and
the generous respect shown for the feelings OF
minority has been unfairly used TO damage polite
al opponents.
Ii the General Assembly adjourns sine die on the
Cd of Feberuary it will give Exclusive OF the Sab
baths and the recess at Christmas session Of about
sixty working days, which will compare favorabiy
taking into consideration the number of bills acted
on-with any Legislature North or South for econ
omy ard despatch of public business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-23

u The Mazatlan correspondent of the New
York Herald furnishes that paper with a &" SEN
safion' narrative Of the slaughter of Col Crabbe
and his party at Cavorca, taken from the lips of
Charles Edward Evans, the only survivor of that
cruel tragedy" Evans says that the bodies of
the Americans (fllibusters) were stripped bare Of
every particle Of clothing by the MexicaGs and
laid exposed without burial; and that the stencil
arising from the dead bodies was nauseatinc in
tswn, and that the hogs were unbearable from
their contact with carTion. and that he was shown
the gold taken from the teeth of some of the
Americans, and that he was also taken to see the
head Of Nr- Crabbe, which was lifted from a
jar" Of vinegar by the hair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-23

IL We are glad to see by notice issued by
the HarPer's, that recent events have not, and
Will not, interfere with the regular appearance
and general business Of Harpsr's Weekly and
Harpsr's NsT Monthly Magazine, which were
never so prosperous as they are at present They
announce further that, by special arrangement
with the author, they will publish in the Deem
Der number Of the Magazine-which commences
a new year and a new volume-the first number Of
Mr.. Thackeray's new serial, L" The virginians"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-23

" Vale Cemetery, at Schenectady. New
York, was eonsecrated with imposing ceremo-
MES on "Wednesday last. The 81. Georges
Lodge, and the Mohawk Royal Arch Chapter of
Freemasons and three lodges of the independent
Order of Odd Fellows, in full regalia, took part
in the ceremonies, and with the common council
and citizens in procession marched to the grounds
The exercises at the cemetery were solemn and
impressive. About three thousand persons at
tended the conservation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-23

IL The criminal record Of the western cities
shows that vice walks at large there, as well as
In the Atlantic cities. In the Cincinnati papers
we find such headings as
Brutal Outrage on a Young woman-High-
way Robbery and Rape-The perpetrators In Gus
a man killed in the street-his neck broken
by brick"
"charge of Rape on two little girls, nine aud
eleven years of age"
"Burgiary and Escape
"Convicted of obtaining money on false nye-
tenees," &c &c &c f