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School Books.

We are indebted to the publishers, Mcssrs. Cow
perthwait & Co., Philadelphia through Mr.. Turner,
Bookseller, of this City, for the following school
books
Physical Geography, with engravings, by D. M.
Warren. useful work.
Introduction TO the Study Of English Grammar,
by Samuel S. Greene
Elements Of English Grammar, by Samuel S.
Greene Prof. in Brown University, &c.
Treatise on the Structure of the English Language,
by the same author. ..,-
arithmetic and its applications, by Dana P.
.Colburn, principal of Rhode Island State Normal
School, p. ..-+.- x
= floral Lessons, by NJ F. Cowdery, Superintendent
of Public Schools, Ohio This is an excellent work
We have examined it with some care, and find in it
nothing offensive to Southern reader:
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POISONING DoGs.-The Wilmington Journal of
Friday says, "within the last few days, or nights
rather, very large number of valuable dogs have
been poisoned in different parts oftown." The Jour
nal characterzes such conduct, whether on the part
of whites or blacks, in suitable and not too severe
terms We have heard of number of valuable
dogs being poisoned in this community. 1t is small
mean, cowardly, vindictive business If the faithful
animal must die look him full in the face and shoot
him like man; and then stand over him, if We have
the heart, and he expires let him lick the hand
that smote HIM, and thus shame the creature that
possesses what he has not-a soul.
"But the poor dog in life the irmest friend,
The first to welcome, foremost to Defend
Whose honest heart is still his masters own,
Who abors fights, lives brea,hes for him alone,
Unhonored falls unnoticed all his worth.
Denied in heaven the soul he held on earth
While man, vain insect hopes to be forgiven,
And claims himself a sole exclusive heaven"
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The Cumberland County Subscription.

We learn from the Fayetteville papers that the
people of Cumberland County have voted, by large
majority, in favor of subscribing hundred thou
sand dollars to the Fayetteville Coalfelds Railroad
The vote in Fayetteville was CPL for to 10 against
and at Rockfsh 81 for and only against The
largest vote poed against subscription, at the pre-
cincts heard from, was at Quwhifae-1O for, and 81
against The Carolinian says
1--WE regret being unable to give the precinct vote
throughout the county-but the aggregate majority
is something over eight hundred in favor Of the
county subscription. Hurrah for the Fayetteville
and Western Railroad! Look out for the engine
when the whistle blows -
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The EXECUTION OF GUILFoRD ON FRIDAY THE 17TH.
Guilford, the negro man who murdered Mr.. PEBBLES,
of Johnston county, will be hanged near this City.
on Friday next. We learn that he was visited in
prison, day or two since, by Mr.. Pescnd, Of the
Baptist Church, who prayed with him and urged
him to prepare for death. We learn also that he has
made confession Of the murder which is, in BRIEF
that he had dispute with Mr.. PEBBLES to the
quantity of turpentine which he ought to get per
day-that Mr.. P. raised his gun to strike or shoot
him, on account of nsoent reply which he made
him and that he struck Mr.. P. with his turpentine
axe or scraper, knocked him down. afterwards killed
him. and then conce aled the body.
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Insane Asylum.

At meeting of the Executive Committee, held at
the Asylum on Saturday last, the contract for lay
ing one hundred and fifty thousand bricks was
awarded to Mr.. Geo. T. Cooke, of this place, he
being the lowest bidder.
The gas works, and the works necessary for OBJ
tanning full supply of water for the Asylum, are
being prosecuted with much energy by the Super
mtendent, under the direction of the Board, and
will be completed at the earliest practicable moment
Very much to the regret of the Committee, the
present Matron, Mrs. Fisher, signfed her intention
to resign the 9Th of June next, the time appoint
ed for meeting Of the Board Of Directors Adver.
tsement has been made, and will be found in our
paper of to-day, for suitable person to supply her
place. The salary is $500 per annum, board and
Lodging furnished without charge by the institution.
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IMPORTANT SALE IN WELDON, N. C.
10y VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED
Id to by W. T Whitfield, on the 22d of December
last and duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Halle
fax county, shall proceed to sci. the premises to the
highest bidder Wednesday, the 18th day of May next,
that valuable property the town of Weldon, known
WHITFIELDS HOTEL; together with the Household
and Kitchen furniture belonging with said Hotel.
The property lies Immediately the Railroad between
Railroads. within few feet IF the large She'd and the
from Wilmington Petersburg and Portsmouth stop imme
diately in front of the House. Estzg 80
1t has the advantage also of front Bount Street.
The building is three stores including the basement
with addo af four good bed in the garrett Be-
sides this there large two story building attached
tanning dining 81 by so feet with four fire places
the first floor. and eleven bedrooms on the second.
The furniture consists of Beds Bedding Tables Chairs
used in Hotel
Passengers from Wilmington, Petersburg, Portsmouth
and Raleigh dine in Weldon and those By the night train
from Petersburg sup here.
is deemed useless to enter into further description Of
the property will be shown all who may wish
examine it prior to the day of sale by either Mr.
or myself.
TERMS OF SALE: For the Real Estate 12 and Is months
with approved endorsed negotiable notes. bearing interest
from day of sae payable in either Of the Banks Raleigh
Petersburg title to the property withheld till final pay
ment
For THE FURNITURE: All under ten dollars cash
over that amount months credit Interest from sale) with
endorsed negotiable notes. payable either
il Raleigh Petersburg -, ~ 7
The title the above property is believed be unques-
tonabie but can convey only such title vests in
Trustee. j. F. SIMMONS,
Trustee Of w. T. Whitfield.
Weldon, N. c.. April IA, 1857. 1ls0-wtd.
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MARRIED..

At the residence of the brides father Catawba
Springs coin county, the I'd inst by JAS W. Moore
Esq, Mr. James Campbell of Charlotte, to Miss Jane NJ.
Dayly
In Cabarrus county, the sth inst, by G. II. Swarng
gen. Esq., Mr. Wm C. Tally to Miss Mary L. eldest
ter Of Mr. Jacob G. Long Also, tho 18th inst, by the
same Mr. Jacob G. Long Mrs. Margaret RUSSELL Also
On the 22d ns by the same Mr. Aaron jenkins to Miss
Sarah, eldest daughter of Mark Kizer. Esq
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THE NORTH CAROLYN STANDARD: WEDNESDAY IT, ss

sketch Of the Remarks Of c. Ell. Brackette,
On proposing Hon Ddotd s. Reid as an Honorary
Member of the Union Democratic Cub cf the
y CITY of Neso York: March IS, 1857.
n Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND Fellow MEMBERS: II is but
proper to acknowledge obligation to you for hav
to present for membership of this Club, the Hon.
David S. Reid, of North Carolina, one of the most
distinguished sons of the South-a Democrat ever
reliable, and gentleman of whom any State MAY
well be proud.
Mr. Reid has been four years a member of the
House of Representatives of the United States the
same length Of time Governor of the Old North
State, and fills creditably seat in the United
States Senate He has, like the Hon. Howell Cobb
of Georgia, John G. Breckenridge of Kentucky, and
Hon. John Cochran of this State, risen, unaided by
wealth or family influence-his own talents and in
dustry, by the aid Of the people, only bearing him
onward and upward.
In the County of Rockingham, where he was
reared he has for many years been loved for all
those qualities which endear in the circles of pr
vate life. His public career commenced by his re-
presenting that County in the State Legislature.
Earnest, laborous, neverfailing in the full dis
charge of every duty, he is indeed the reliable re-
preventative of the people Of the State of North
Carolina in the United States Senate. He Is Il man
Of action. Industry, energy, progress, mark his
career.
Never claiming for him talent orator, he
sun, Ikc OuT HIcuu SIdlli O'SCuSSeo d 4uSSt'ou
"fron the bottona"
A Union man-hs career has been one of entire
success. The friends of his youth and opening man.
hood congratulate themselves in having early noted
his talents his sterling worth, and indicated his fu-
ture success.
In recalling the bright names of the State which
contain the graves Of Macon and CASTOR: which has
within it the battle field of Guilford, G. H., and is
every way a land Astounding IN talent and worth, l
present tonight, Honorary Member of this
Club, formed years since by the young Democracy
of the Empire City, the name of David s. Reid
And when y,.u recall the fact that the organza-
ton of this Club, Lewis Cass thousand miles
to address it that Daniel S. Dickinson, at grand
council of the young Democracy in the Park, was
followed by the eloquent John P. Jordan-remem-
ber that these the friends of Gov. Reid
Their names are bright in the annals of the De-
mocracy ofthe Empire State; and, young men, let's
recall the motto our banner -
"Nothing great is lightly Won,
Nothing won is lost
Every good deed noby done,
Will repay the cost" (Cheers)
The motion being seconded by L. F. Harrison,
Esq, unanimously carried, with three times
three hearty cheers
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For the Standard,

For the Standard.
MEssRs. ED1roRs: The week just terminated was
of unusual interest in this county. The Superior
Court in session, and the Messrs. Davis ndict-
ed for the murder of Capt. Sawyer, of Pasquotank,
tried for their lives. The case was brought to
this county by Mr. Smith, the late Solicitor, for what
reason am uniformed The present Solicitor, Mr..
Hines was employed by the prisoners to defend
them before he elected to the office he fills.
His Honor Judge Ellis appointed Messrs. William
Moore and j. w. Albertson to prosecute for the
State The counsel for the defence Messrs.
Outlaw, Martin, Heath Jordan and Hines
1t was very conclusive to the jury that Mr.. Davis
had to Kill Capt Sawyer in self defence. This was
fully established, and it proved by several gen.
temen that the Messrs. Davis were good law-abidng
and law-loving citizens honest honorable and men
of strict integrity. They proved that Capt Sawyer
had not only made repeated threats to take their
lives, but that he actually did, the morning before
he was killed, show disposition to take their lives
They could not keep lights in their houses at night
for fear of him. His threats defeated time and
again, and as he was man of determination they
were in imminent peril. The prisoners had num-
bers of friends who testified to their high and
stained character.
The prosecution was opened by j. w. Albertson
who spoke with much ability and to the point. He
was followed by j. p. Jol dan who entertained the
'gentlemen Of the jury" for about hour and
half, with a beautiful and eloquent address: He
was followed by W. F. Martin, who delivered one of
it was ever my fortune to hear. 1t was overwhelm-
ing, and carried conviction to the minds of perhaps
all who heard it. Mr.. Martin is young gentleman
of distinguished ability, and is destined to attain to
a high niche in the temple of distinction. He
was followed by Col. Outlaw, who, usual, spoke
with great ea,nestness and power. The speaking
closed by Mr.. William Moore, of Edenton, a
young gentleman of high attainments and great ma
tive intellect. Those who were acquainted with the
eioqrence of his father-the lamented Augustus
Moore-wil readily recognize in the son all the
talents and untiring industry possessed by the faith
Messrs. Heath and Hines did not speak, but
performed donbt, valuable service by their
counsel and learning.
After the lawyers were done, his Honor Judge
Ellis delivered beautiful and touching charge The
jury then retired and after, perhaps half hour,
ceived with demonstrations of loud applause by the
many friends Of the prisoners. Nothing more at
present G.
Gates, N. c., April 5th 1857.
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From the Milton Chronicle,

from the Milton Chronicle.
EDITOR CHRONICLE: Perceivng that the Democ-
racy of this Congressional District contemplate
ming candidatc-notwithstandin the odds against
u.s. beg leave, through the columns of your pa
per, to suggest the name of JOHN w. CuNNlNGHAM,
ESQ, of Person county, as gentleman we'll quail
fed for that post of political distinction and who if
elected, would make one among the best represen-
tatives the State sent to Congress. He is, en-
phaticay. a working man, as his record in the Leg
islature will attest-you are aware that he has
presented his native County in the Legislature for
many years, and most of the time in the Senate
1t is said of him that "he never gave bad vote"-
And know him to be the most charitable and mag
unanimous foe towards his political enemies that can
be found in the State-they all like him personally,
and am sure he can command more votes from the
ranks Of his opponents than any other Democrat in
the District.
1t is proper to state that Mr. C. has never, to my
knowledge, had his feelings consulted in this mat
ter, but am of the opinion that he can be prevail
ed upon to accede to the wishes of his party.
PERSON.
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DIE D,

In sany county the 25th Feby last in the 10th
of her age Mrs. Mary WALL wifr of R. NJ Wall, Esq. In
the death Of this estmabe lady, society has lost of its
exemplary members her husband aectionate and
kind companion and her little daughter of tender years.
was unexpected and seemingly her relatives and
friends not those without Nope In the last hours
of that always ready to saveand with Christian res
ignaton awaited the OF her earthly departure.
Con-.
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SELECT MALE SCHOOL.

VlHIS SCHOOL, WHICH HITHERTO HAS BEEN
favored with much prosperity under the conduct of
JAMES II. HoRNER, A. NJ, by whom it originally estab
shed will be reopened the 10Th of july and arranged
to prepare boys for the Sophomore and Junior Glasses in
the University.
For this purpose Prof A. G. Brown whose reputation is
we'll known teacher of the Ancient Classics during the
last thirteen years Chapel HILL will be associated with
the present Principal and Rev. T. j. Horner will continue
to be an Assistant Instructor.
The school is divided into a definite number of cas-
pursuing regularly prescribed of studies
der that considerable time may be devoted to examination
and lecture upon the subject of every lesson by each in
structor, in his own department.
The scholastic year of oftwenty weeks
EACH coincidng with those of the University
Tuition per term, (paid in advance,) $37 80
Board " with the Principal, 60 %
" in other families so 90
As the number of pupils limited applications for ad.
mission should be made before the opening of the term
companed every instance with of the age
and proficiency of the applicant.
April IA, 1857. 11s0-w3m.
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The FRUIT SEAsoN.-Accounts from Tennessee,
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, &C., represent
that there will probably be good yield of fruit of
all kinds, Notwithstanding the unreasonable spring
weather Doubtful. The intense cold weather in
January must have destroyed the greater part of the
fruit in the bud
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eRopi,s,ArI(
Ss4s AZ pROrosALsFyysss s.S .,.,e
For Erecting Marine Hospital a. 4 ~ inings
tom ~ ..1 2; n.,.., nm "a

r1oP 0aALsy .gsss r. - .,..s....;
4 S. e. 49, ION. li. - s Ds,1s...s..
RoposAs WILL 81 XsGsiHs6 81 i Sais BE-
il partmept nutil the 18th day Of june ~ D lsM; g
o'clock. q NJ for the construs'onsof ths ~ ne.
ccordng to he pass md specifications this
Department ssid PsopSsals so BE- ether s's
amount Of each iind * work. "a The carried
the proposals hereby invited thereof !hsnt
deems the interest of the United States 20 the
Department also reserves the sgs; ss, %
have attempted obtain y sn e bds vhsa
bids and all bids that upon sss hesow mn
price for the work. IS y So
Bids will not be received in gross and oont.ast M
be awarded to bidder unless details are the
Department of the prices of the different kns e work
Department. that may adopt the whole or part OF the
bid, as tie interest Of the United States may require
Ninety per cent of the amount Of work done and mate
rails delivered according contract price (said amount
be ascerained by the estimate Of agent Of the Depart
men appointed for that purpose viii paid from time tc
until the comp Of the acceance Of the
work. &c. by the agent aforesaid and to be forfeited ID the
event of non-fulfliment Of contract.
Contracts will be awarded only master builders and
mechanics and the thereof except by consent
Of the Secretary of the Treasury will be forfeiture OF the
Each proposal must be accompanied by written guar
antee signed by two responsible 10 0e 30
by the United States District Judge Attorney of the
said District in the of 900 for the whole work or
of proporonate amount if for any part that the bidder
WILL when required if his proposal be accepted enter into
contract and bond with proper and sufficient securities
for its faithful performance.
Form of bond and certificate required will be furnished
application to the Department.
Plans specifications and working drawings will be ready
the 18th day of May next when they be had
pcation to the Department.
lid spN be considered unless 1t fully complete in al its
details soih the requirements Of this advertisement
The proposals must be sent to this Department address,
proposals for the Wilmington, N c.. Marine Hospital"
and will be opened at o'clock NJ Of the last day
ed for receiving the same
HOWELL COBB,
Secretary of the Treasury.
April IA, 1857. 1lSo-w2m.
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Hid for Free State Settlers.

BosroN April lO.-The House of Representatives
to-day, by vote of lO3 majority, ordered to third
reading the resolutions granting 100000 in aid of
the Free State settlers Of Kansas.
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Bo ARD OF INTERNAL IMPRovEMENTs.-The Board Of
Internal improvements met in this City on Monday
last present, Governor Bragg and N. E. Canaday,
Esq. Of Granville The resignation of Hon. Calvin
Graves having been rendered and laid before the
Board, John U. Kirkland, Esq. of Orange, was APP
pointed to fill his place. The Board consists of
the Governor, cDcio President thereof and Messrs
Canaday and Kirkland.
We learn that the interest Of the State in the Cape
Fear and Deep River Navigation Company was un-
der consideration; and that Gov. Bragg is expected
to attend in person the meeting of the Company to
be held in Wilmington to morrow, the 10th.
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FREE SUFFRAGE.-This question will be submitted
to the people of this State on the first Thursday in
August next. for their approval or rejection. 1t is
question of the first importance, and the people
have Alright to know how public men stand in relation
to it Is the Editor Of the Register for or against IL
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~ We learn from the Petersburg papers of
Monday, that Wesley Jones, Esq has been reap
pointed by the President Marshal of the United
States for the District of North Carolina Mr. Jones
is faithful and attentive officer and we record his
reappointment with sincere qualification. .
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BEEDE & MENDENHALL,
Land Agents.

WILL SELECT AND ENTER GOVERNMENT
w land with cash warrants Will make invest
ment loan money at western rates. and general
real estate business throughout the Northwest. Refer to
ard, Ex-Governor Morehead xGovernor Graham North
Carolina, and E. Mowry, Esq, Charleston, S. C.
Address Beede Mendenhal, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
April "A, 1857. 1lS0-w6mpd,
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN DAv1DsoN.-A meeting of
the Democrats of Davidson was held at Lexington,
on Tuesday of Superior Court, DR.. W. R. Holt in
the chair, and Hiram Thompson, Secrctary-the OBJ
ject being to appoint delegates to the Winston Con-
vention to nominate candidate for Congress. Some
excellent resolutions adopted and thirty dele
gates appointed.
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ANOTHER RARE CAsE."-Gov. King, of N. York,
returned to the President of the Hudson River rail-
road free pass which that gentleman had sent him,
with polite note, saying that his official position
could not permit him to use 1T.
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DEv. C. B. TAYLER'S WORKS, IN NINE VOL
III umes, IL no.. Each volume sold separate
Mark Wilton; or the Merchants Clerk.
Earnesness; or Incidents in the Life Of English
Lady Mary; or Not of the World
Margaret or The Pearl.
Records of Good Mans Life.
Scenes in a Clergymans Life.
Thankfuness; Passages from the Diary of the Rev.
Allan Temple
Angels Song. Christmas Token.
Christmas ut Old Court.
For sale by h. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, April IA, 1857. 4O-sw.-
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EXPORTS OF Co1roN TO EURoPE.-The exports of
cotton from New Orleans to Liverpool are increasing.
For the last week they were only five Thousand
bales less than for the corresponding week in 1856 |;
but from Mobile they were sixteen thousand less
than during the same week in 1866.
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SHOCKING MURDER-W. D. Hale, of Carrollton,
Miss, was brutally murdered on the 9th March. by
four runaway negroes whom he had captured ard
was returning home with.
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The SEASON, IN FLoR1DA-Alphonso Wood, profess
sor of botany at College Hill Female College, Ohio,
now on ajourney of investigation into Florida, writes
to the Commissioner of Patents that the season was
said bv the people there to be about three weeks la
ter than usual and that the true Towering time had
hardly yet commenced in Georgia
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Special Notice.

The STANDARD conducted strictly upon the CASH system
m noners are discontinued ut the expiration Of tile time
-. ,beh they hare been paid. Subscribers acH be notified
u WEEKS before their time Is out, BY CROSS MARK on
their papers and u"'ess tile Subscription" IS re'eced tie pa
NJ, discontinued This isa rule from 0hieh there
pube no aepartus Watch for the cross marx, and rene0
,,our subscriptions
u,at!v standard So per AMMAN, in adrunce.
s.mi- Weekly Standard 81 per annun. do.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
,.on the Post Office tron well the to- which
,,v desire the change to be made.
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R1n Mr KnIZnch

BosroN, April 1.-THE fremont Temple Babtist
Society, last evening passed resolution expressing
unaba.ed confdencen the integrity of Rev Mi. Kali
vices as their Pastor. -
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EORM BOOK.-THE NORTH-CAROLINA FORM
Il Book; containing all the useful Forms which &C.
in business transactions between and man. well
as in official stations; together with the Constitution Of
North Carolina and of the United States the fixing the
fees of Clerks Sheri &C. Calculated for the use Of the
Citizens of North Carolina and made conormable to law
Compiled by member of the North-Carolina Bar Price
81. For sale by Il. D. TURNER. +.
D. 7. will send the above work by mall postage free
upon the receipt of 81.
Raleigh, April IA, 1857. 4O-sw