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The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-19

Potatoes are selling at Louisville at dollar per
barrel. 10
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

TORONTO, March IL The train which left Toron-
to this afternoon, for Hamilton, the Great Wes-
tern Railroad off the bridge at or above Hamil-
ton. The locomotive and baggage car passed over
safely, but two cars containing one hundred and
twenty passengers fell through the bridge, and be-
tween sixty and eighty persons supposed to have
been instantly killed. Among the killed are Samu-
ell Seimmerman, banker; Mr.. Street, millionaire of
Niagara Falls, with his sister and mother-in-aw.-
Thos. c. Macn is also reported to be among those
killed. Many bodies are yet in the water, and but
few names are ascertained.s OF those that escaped
all are more or less mangled-among them are sew
eral Americans The cars fell forty feet. The ex-
citement is very great. Parliament adjourned i'm.
mediately on hearing Of the accident.
Another account states that the train had rs to
one hundred passengers, all belonging to Hamilton,
Toronto and adjoining towns and including many
prominent citizens. Only fifteen have been taken
from the wreck alive, five of whom have since died.
The engine and tender pitched headlong into the
canal. The baggage car and two passenger cars are
complete wrecks. Fifty corpses, men, women, and
children, are laid out IN an out house; many have
been already recognized. Nineteen other dead bod
les lie in one Of the companys buildings only three
Of these have been identified. i. s
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
We are not responsible for the action of the Know
Not!,ings We have nothing to do with that party.

We are not responsible for the action of the Know
Not!Iings. We have nothing to do with that party.
Fay. Observer.
Now, every intelligent man in the State knows the
above to be false. The Observer acts with the Know
Nohngs, votes with the Know Nothings, defends
the Know Nothngs; and yet has nothing to do scith
them! Who believes it? We advise the Observer
to ensmaU its "whoppers, they are too large to
pass even the coinage of its mint.
Again 1t has been fashionable for gentlemen who
were or are Know Nothings, to deny the fact. Who
knows but the Editors Of the Observer are third de-
gree K. Ms? Their surroundings in this respect,
and their editorials and their votes calculated to
fix suspicion on them as regular Know Nothings;
and their denial will not be taken. But if not regu
lar X. Ms, they most profound sympnthize's-
They think and act with them-they talk and write
for them-and make profit by them and the differ
ence between them and the sworn K. Ms is, there
fore, the same which exists between the thief and
the receiver of the stolen goods.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

Messrs. VIM. J. Brown and ]. W. Virgins, two
enterprsing young men of this city, have fitted up
recently in handsome style the store No. As Fay
ette lille ST., opposite the post Office and door
above Mr. James NJ Towles, and having just re-
turned from the Northern markets where they pur-
chased large stock of staple and fancy dry goods,
opening them for the inspection of our CT
items and these Of the surrounding country. We
wish these young men much success Their stock
Of goods being entirely new. have no hesitation
in recommending it to the patronage of our citizens.
Register.
We rejoice to be able at last to endorse one para
graph from our contemporary. Messrs Brown and
Virgins are enterpresng, civil and obging young
gentlemen, calculated in every respect to deserve
tensve patronage. AS to their stock. and the quail
ty thereof, prepared to stake our reputation
Tin these particularly the assertion of our friend
of the Register. To be sure lie did make serious
mistake on the Duck question; but on all other
species of Dry Goods he is said to be inlible. See
Brown and Virgins advertisement in another COL
umn.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
THE SOUTH"
A DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED A

A DEMOCRATlC NEWSPAPER FUDLlSdCU Al
Richmond, Virginia.
DEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT MONTH,
ID the subscriber will issue the first number of news
paper which he proposes publish IN Daily and
editions and which he devote to the service OF
the South interests of the State and to the support OF
the principles of the Democratic Party But the paper will
not be 50 exclusively political that its columns will only in
terest politician subservent to party
the misconduct of bad beray principle for the sake
power disguise its convictions at the suggestion Of
expediency.
shall endeavor commend it to intelligent persons of
all classes by diligence in the collection of by inn
parting something Of agricultural commercial and literary
emphatic opinion the topics of the day. matter what
the hazard Of conflict with prejudice Of offence to the self
appointed leaders of party The organ of clique tho
interest of no faction and with no partial serve
paper will address tsof the honest Judgment Of the
people, and for support will rely upon their appreciation OF
energy and enterprise and their love of plain talk and in.
dependent opinion There be particular individuals to
whom this of discussion will be acceptable
but if cnciate the favor of the Masses may
vve the opposition of ignorant interested critics. No
doubt serve spirits will be shocked at zeal in the de.
fence of the South still have the consoatory assurance
that there plenty of brave and true in Virginia.
upon whose sympathy and support may rely with sbso-
lutte security And believing embark upon the enter
prise, with no msgiving as to the result
"THE SOUTH" will be of equal size with the leading
papers city and will be furnished to Subscribers at
the following rates Daily dollars year.
ly five dolars-payable in adoance.
Money may be sent by mail to the address Of
ROGER A. PRYOR,
Editor and Proprietor.
Richmond March q 1877
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

The CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIVER NAVIGATION
CoMpANY.-As we stated yesterday Mr.. Wright, on
behalf of the Committee appointed by the stockhold
ers' meeting of last month, submitted his report of
the action of that committee, together with the
tract made with Duncan, Cartwright & Co., of Phil
adephia, looking to the prosecution and the prompt
realization of business upon at least the greater part
of the line of the works. The contract embraces
many stipulations and provisions which cannot
give in full, but which strike US amounting, upon
the whole, to fair bargain, under all the circum.
stances.
The report was received and adopted by the meet
ing of stockholders yesterday afternoon.
The balance Of the afternoon session was spent in
devising and discussing the Ways and means for
meeting the most pressing liabilities of the Company
We are happy to say that the best feeling seemed to
prevail, and that general hope of better times
felt and expressed.
We forbear for the present. any further reference
to terms measures, awaiting what official state
ment the Company may see fit to authorize and put
forth. Not that any secret or underhand movement
of any kind is thought about but that in the present
position of things. might possibly msaprehend
measures and their bearings, and thus be the means
Of doing injury where We designed TO do good.
Wilmington Journal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
RALEIGH PAPER MILLS.
Rags Wanted,

THO BE DELIVERED AT THE RAILROAD STA
IL tions at my warehouse in Raleigh, they will be
taken from the different stores in the State Merchants
and others buying will please advise me when they
have quantity hand, will send them their nearest
Railroad station, still afford to pay the highest
price in cash on delivery from store or at Railroad station
either in bank bills, checks or Northern funds
Reerences-Cashiers of Banks in Raleigh and the
principal North Carolina and Virginia Merchants.
C. w. BENEDICT.
N. B. Constantly on hand paper suitable for Cotton
Factories and newspaper wrappers Cotton waste wanted
C. W. B.
Raleigh, March II, 1857 80
20 Hsboro Recorder, Winston Sentinel, Salisbury
Banner, Danvie (Va) Republican. Godsboro' Tribune
Fayetteville Caroinan Wilmington Weekly Journal War
renton News, Newbern Union ard knson Advocate each
copy six months and forward bills me at Raleigh.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
Appointments and Resignation

Appointments and designations.
Mr.. Phillip Clayton confirmed Assistant Sec
rotary of Treasury.
Mr.. John S. Cunningham is appointed purser in
the Navy.
Francis A. Thornton of North Carolina to be con.
sui for the port of AspinwelI, New Granada.
Comptroller Whittlesey has resigned, after many
years of devoted service in Washington.
Captain Smoat of the Navy, is dead.
Liut. Conover of the Navy, has resigned.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
Latest from Europe

Latest from Europe.
HALIFAX, March l3.-The steamship America ar
rived here to-day, bringing Liverpool dates to the
28,h February.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2s.-Cotton has declined one
sixteenth pence. The sales of the week amount to
A, 600 bales The market closed steady. Bread
stuffs are dull. Consols for money 938. Money
is slightly easier but rates unchanged.
Later advices from China state that the five ports
to which European ships are admitted have been
placed under siege.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

The DRIED ScoTT CASE MAssACHUsETTs-1n
the House of Representatives of Massachusetts, on
the 10th, resolution was adopted instructing the
committee on federal relations to consider the expe
diency of nstructing their Senators and Represen-
tatives in Congress to propose an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States to elect Judges Of
the Supreme and Superior Courts by the people, for
term of years. Massachusetts, with little Rhode Is.
land to help her, will not make much progress in that
direction. A committee was also appointed to con-
slider and report what measures should be taken in
view of the decision of the Supreme Court in the
bred Scott case Federalism has been put down,
SIX to two, by the Supreme Court and Abolitiondom
howls
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
70 o. G.. PARSLEY, ESQ.,, Mayor, &c.
Wilmington, March 18th, 1857.

GREENsBoRoUGH, N. .C.-The election of Intend
ant and Commissioners takes place the first Monday
in April. James Sloan, Esq, is the candidate for
Intendant The second sermon ola series to young
men, is to be delivered next Sunday in the Metho-
dist Church, by the Rev. N. I. Reid Rev. VIM.
Paisley, aged 81 years, died on Tuesday. Hon. E.
g. Reade declines a reelection to Congress, &C.
count Of III health.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE SENArE.-It is stated
that the Senate, on Thursday, ratified the Central
American treaty with England, in an amended form,
by 81 to 10. We know nothing Of the particulars.
Samuel Medary, Esq, Editor of the Ohio States.
man. was confirmed as Governor of Minnesota
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
MAR RIEO.

In Wake county, on the 9Th inst. BY r. g. Perry q,
Mr. William Edwards to Miss Alley Ann Gay.
y City papers please copy.
In Memphis Tenn, Fsiday Sd of March, BY Rev Dr.
Bryan Mr. Lucien N Bruce formerly of Greensboro n
to Miss D. P. Rutherford of that city
On Wednesday the !-th ut. BY Rev. p: D. McBryde,
Mr. Marcellus Rand of Wake county, to Miss Margaret
daughter Of James Mcclellan ESQ., Of Cumberland county
In Wilmington the 9Th inst by the Rev. Dr. Drane,
Alfred NJ Wadde, Esq, to Miss Julia, daughter Of limo
thy Savage, Esq.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

DAGS! RAGS! RAGS !.-.THE FOREST NAN
HI ufacurng Company being about t. into operation
the Falls of Neuse River in the County of Wake, will
give the highest cash price for all Cotton and Linen Rags
delivered the Mills at any of the Depots the Raleigh
and CASTOR, North-Carolina, or Wilmington and Weldon
Railroads
Any communications addressed to DR.. VIM. R. Miller,
the agent of the Company at Forestvle to the SUBJ
scriber at RALEIGH will be promptly attended to.
WILL. R. POOLE, President
Raleigh. March II, 1857. s3-swtf.
20 Register copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

~ We see it stated that the Hon. E. G. Reade
declines reelection to Congress- on account of Ill
health. Who now-Mr. Gorre, or Mr.. Gilmer p
Would it not be fine if Gen. Leach were a resident
Of the Gulford District! Or would the american
~A'gs" of the Rockingham District, who ''set by"
MN nearly as much as they do Col. Puryear, be
willing to donate him to the Guilford District? We
trow not. The General does very well sohere he u.s.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

ers in Oregon appear to give much attention to to-
bacco. The San Francisco (Cal) Globe says that
some very fine specimens Of the plant from the farm
of James Magi, near Oregon city, were recently ex-
hibited in the Office of that paper
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

WESTERN N. c. RAILRoAD-The stockholders of
this Company will assemble in Morganton on the I'd
OF next month. for the purpose of considering the
amendment proposed to their charter by the last
Legislature. =,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
W. J. BRowN. ]. w. W1GGINs.
BROWN & VIRGINS,
No. 46, ayetteville street,

bROWN q VIGtIINS,
NO. 46, Fayetteville street,
OPPOSITE THE Posr OFF1cE)
DEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE
ID just returned from the Northern Cities and have
ceved and opening large and well selected stock
vorabe terms. Being new beginners with stock of new
Goods and also being determined to sell cheap the
chea they hope deserve and to receive liberal
ronage They will take pleasure in showing their Goods
customers and those desiring purchase invited to
call and examine for themselves
Om Stock embraces large and beautiful assortment of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
FANCY GOODS YANKEE NOTIONS,
HOSIERY, HATS,
BONNETs, BOOTS,
GLOVES SHOES
UMBRELLAS, GROCERIES, &c.
March IA, 1857 So
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
From Hacnna,

CHARLESTON, March 13-The steamer Isabel, has
arrived from Havana and Key West with dates to
the 10TH Sugars were firm and animated. with
large transactions but quotations generally
change Coffee was dull, with declining tendency.
Corn is active.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

ing counties in Virginia, says the Arlington Demo-
crat, is doing well, having suerered but little from
tho severity Of the weather: In East Tennessee, it
is looking remarkably well, and double the usual
quantity was sown there last fall
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

Jail to Let.
SEALED PROPOSALS TO BUILD~A JAIL AT OK.
- ford n c. will be received until Saturday the 2st of
March, which day it will be let. Plan and specifications
to be seen at the Registers Office in Oxford.
L. A. PASCHALLs ]
SAML CANNhDY, SCom.
]. G. COOPER, s.--.s
oxford, March 1s, 1857. 82-swtd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

NEW Posr OFF1cE.-A new Postofice has been
established in Mecklenburg Co., N. c., called White
Oak Branch, j. S. Waters, p. H.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

ADMINISTERED THE OATH-Chief Justice fancy
has administer ed the oath of office to Presidents Van
Buren,, Harrison, Polk, Taylor, Pierce, and Bu-
chapan
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

RALEIGH AND. GAsr0N RAILWAY.
srha.-e Of scheduie b, connect with tie North
S's u' " Caroline Hsilroad.
IN AND, AFTER MONDAY THE 18th INST = TEE 4
U trains win leave and arrive 1t Ralsigh N. G. \
Express No leave . :, Ks,s {. .:s H.
!" Lesys Weldon at !, n,
Arrive at Raleigh s. p.
Express No. :, leave Raleigh 3d. s. T; - NJ
- Leave weldon II, P. NJ, y
Arrive at Raleigh 4, A: N.
Passengers going North viii reach Weldon over this ns
more than two hours ahead of the line ola Goldsboro
Breakfast ana ma supper a. f'o1"n JAMES M. POOL,
7. Agent B. 4 g: r. r. Co.
3. March II, 1857 S.
N History and Repository of Pulpit Eloque"ce contain
inc the Masterpieces of the most Preachers from
the Christian Fathers to the present time in the GIssk snd
American Churches many Of which for the arst
time translated English Accompanied with hstOfic
and Biog aphica and Critical Notices ssver Preach.
ers ana their discourses. By Rev Henry Fsh Illus
tngushed Preachers of different naonalities svols svo
For sale by
Raleigh, March II, 1857. IS
STATE OF NORTH cAROLINA-wAK E
~ Session. 1s57.-John Wborn, Exr of Asa Hamilton ~
Daniel Stephenson and ohers-Origna levied
Court that Daniel Stephenson Patrick Stephenson Mary
Stephenson and VIM. Stephenson the defendants in tho
above cause have absconded concealed themselves
that the ordinary process of the law cannot be served on
thm therefore ordered that publication be made in
the North Carolina Standard for six weeks notifying said
defendants to appear at the next of this Court be
held for the County of Wake at the Court House in Raleigh,
the Sd Monday May next then and there to plead or
him. and the property levied condemned to the use OF
Witness Thomas J. Utey Clerk of said Court at cfcs.
in Raleigh the Sd Monday Of February, A. D. 1857.
THOMAS J. UTLEY, Clerk.
March H. 1887. 83-6w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
1857. THIRD MONTH. 1857
HAMILTON & GRAHAM,

SUCCESSORS TO THE LATE FIRMS
Pull & McIlwaine, and McIlwaine & Graham,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
No. co. SYCAMORE STREET, PETERSBURG, Va,
a RE NOW RECEIVING BY SHIPS ONTARIO, NEW
Ellen and A9st asn and ~
e their Spring mportatons Of European Goods and by
the Steamers and Schooners from the Northern and
Eastern Cities large supplies Of American Manufacture,
which, together, will enable them to offer to the trade
assortment of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods equal if
not SUPERIOR any exhibited by their predecessors
They would invite particular attention their large i'm
portaons of low priced Brown and Bleached Coons of
English manufacture
r. A. HAMILTON,
Late of North Carolina.
EDWARD GRAHAM
Late of McIlwaine Graham.
Agents for the sale of NorthCarolua Cotton Yarns
Sheengs and Osnaburgs, and for genuine Irish Flax
Threads and Shoe Threads.
March II, 1857. 33-sw12t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
DIED.,

On the 18th Of February, after lingering illness, John
Hopkins Of Wake County, aged about 50 years.
the s7h year of his age. Father Paisley all learned
in younger days to Ieverentialy call him, born in
this county settled in this place when it in its nan
cy. He an eminent divine. Times.
In Orange county, the 2sth ult in the 4sh year Of
her age Mrs Lucinda TIlley wife of Henderson Tilley
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
City Tax List.
Mayors OFFICE,

City Tax List.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Raleigh March 18th, 1857.
u WILL ATTEND AT THE MAYORS OFFICE ON
the first day of April next to take tine City Tax List for
the current year, according to law. All the citizens of
Raleigh including the extension requested to be
punctua in giving in their list Of articles subject
ton they Liable to double for failing do So
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD, Mayor
Mtrch Is, 1857 33-swtd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

NJOTlCE.-.VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
IL We offer for sale Tract of Land containing Three
Hundred Acres lying few miles of Greensborough,
in Guilford county, both sides of South Buffalo There
is two hundred of wood land finely timbered
tract is lying half mile from, and in sight Of the North
Carolina Railroad.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

UDEEF WANTED !...I WILL GIVE SEVEN
ID cents per pound for good beef delivered to Ra
leigh.
JACKSON MOSS.
Raleigh, March, II, 1857. sw-3t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18

UlHE PRACTICAL SURVEYORS GUIDE,
IL containing the necessary information to make any
person ct common capacity Finished Land Surveyor,
veyor and Civil Engineer. For sale by
II. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, March IT, 1857 33-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-18
ATTENTION oAK-C1TY GUARDS.

AW MEET at The ARMURY this (TUESDA1J
ytX.R evening, the 18th inst at ~ O'Clock.
zGSsS (By order of the Captain,)
JNO. SPELMAN, O. 8.
a MANUAL FOR PRACTICAL SURVEY.
n ORS containing methods necessary for Actual Field
'f'' ~ W. Il. b. TURNER
Raleigh, March II, 1857. 81
REcFINGAL, A MODERN EPIC POEM, Re-
H. D. TURNER
Raleigh, March IT, 1857. s.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

"BIRD TRADE.--Theie are 90 900 song
birds Of different kinds sold yearly in the
city OF New York. Most Of these are
Canories. The bird merchants go to Eu.
rope about the first oil August, and buy
their stock Of canaries. linnets, finches,
black birds and thrushcs, Of the Germans,
who raise them for sale. They come back
in September and October. The pure
golden yellow canary takes the highest
price, and they are sometimes sold as
high as twenty-five and fifty dollars per
pair. How many homes ere made hap.
pier by their cheerful notes!'-Ex.
Yes, anil how infinitely many more
are made dosoate and cherries because
Of this foolish extravaganza in the cup.
per.tens," who show by such conduct that
they care more for the little birds than
they do for the thousands Of the poor who
are daily crying for bread at their very
doors. Talk about those Gagged birds
rendering home happier! They only serve
TO squander the time Of that lazy. going
girl who has been taught to hump the
piano, and Git with dangling fob chains
and gold.healed canes. A fig Ior your
,aa larics, black. birds, &c.