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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

NEGRO HlRING.-Some of our contemporaries are
noticing the opening of the new year in connection
with the annual hiring of slaves-a season of
ant We hear of but little change in prices, though
the demand for turpentine hands in this part of the
State is no: great it last year and the year
before. Our farmers are turning their attention
cotton and tobacco at the present prices, these
staples pay well. They cannot be produced TO the
extent desired without slave labor-to say nothing
of sugar and rice. There is probability that the
value of negro property will diminish. On the con-
trary, the indications that the value will be fully
maintained the conduct of the abolitionists to the
contrary Notwithstanding, The Richmond Enquir-
err in closing brief article the subject of negro
hirings, says
can interesting thought presents itself in this
connection, we'll worth the profound study of the
aboitonists. How do they account for the rapid
and continued increase in value of slave property,
while their presses blatant in their denunciatons
and violent in their efforts to destroy it? Have their
attempts to annihi!ae the peculiar institution Great.
ed thirst for its enjoyment9 One would think so,
if he visits the slavehirngs the day and contrasts
their quickness and activity with the former jog trot
style. The fact is, our people need have no fears
that the value of this property wiki diminish. There
will be no necessity for giving its owners bounties
peculiar exemptions in order to diuse it abroad
and to interest in its preservation all our citizens
The public sentiment at the South is fact approach
ing if it has not already reached, the point when
and condemned, will be cherished as of the con-
servative elements of our social system fact,
necessary balance wheel to keep it in proper work.
ing order"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
December 26, 1856.
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 80.
In the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Weller, the Com
mittee Territories were directed to inquire into
the expediency of providing means to establish and
settle the boundary between California and Utah.
On motion of Mr. Weller. resolution was also ad-
opted callingupon the President to communicate
statement of all the payments and allowances made.
and all claims disallowed Gen. Scott, from the cate
he joined the army in Mexico to December LIST 1856,
together with all the correspondence on the SUBJ
ject.
The Senate then went into Executive Session on
the Kansas appointments.
In the House, they passed the Consular and Dip
lomac Appropriation bills after striking out 1926 900
for Consular pupils. Then adjourned until Friday.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

A DIFFICULTY SErrlED.-On yesterday, rumors
rife in town of an intended hostile meeting at
Fair Bluff, between Atlas j. Dargan, ESQ, of Arson
county, and I. L. Hargrove, Esq, Of Granville
county, both members of the Legislature now in ses-
the fact that the parties with their friends it was
ascertained, had repaired to the place of meeting.
Later in the day. however, despatch was received
to the effect that the difficulty had been amicably
settled, and this morning the parties returned to
town. Z
The difficulty grew out of misunderstanding in a
debate in the House of Commons rece nty, between
these gentlemen, but we deem it unnecessary to make
uther aluson this matter at this time settled
as it has been by the Intervention of mutual friends
Wilmington Herald,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

MANUFACTURES OF RAILROAD IRoN.-The Albany
Statesman says: .The New York Central Railroad
Company manufactures its own railroad iron at a
less cost than one half its market value. The aver
age cost to railroad companies is now $50 to 65 per
ton while the cost to the manufacturer is about $50
per ton. The cost ofthc Central Railroad Company
iron works, all complete, including 1850 acres OF
land containing their ore, $l45, 500. This sum
the company saved in one year by making for itself
the iron necessary to supply the annual wear and
tear of their road"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

LATEST FROM EURoPE-The latest news is by the
Fulton which arrived a: New York on the 3lst.
Hos,iiities, it is stated, ars threatened between
Spain and Prussia.
Persia responds to Englands declaration of war;
The English have taken several islands in the Per-
sian gulf
Cotton was irmer, but price the same. Bread
stuffS dull and lower.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
Excitement at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 29.-There was great excite
ment at the Court House here on Saturday during
the examination of the negroes charged with the
murder of the Joyce family. William Joyce, bro
Their Of The murdered man, proposed to burn them,
and the crowd responded, but finally they were qu.
eted by the court and the negroes were remandcd.
The presumptive evidence against them is strong,
but there is nothing direct except the confession Of
the negro
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

NORTH CAROLINA Coal FIELDs.-Dr. A. M. Nc.
Donald, Of Buffalo, North Carolina, has sent to the
Museum of the College of Charleston, two large
masses Of the bituminous coal from the Egypt mine,
on Deep River, with the characteristic fossils and
minerals Of that interesting field.
He writes that the Egypt shaft is now 1865 feet
deep, and the coal is reached at 423 feet from the
surface The seam measures 3 feet 10 inches in
thickness.
These specimens have all been placed in the Geo.
logical department Of the Museum Of the College Of
Charleston where those interested will have m op-
portunity Of examining. - -
Charleston Nsreury.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA....
- County.-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons.-No-
vember Term 1s5S.-Mary Molly Stephen Lowe, Ad-
minisrator of James Lowe, and othea-Petton for &C.
count and settlement. =.
1t appearing to the Court that Curtis Sorre and wife
Charity and James Lowe defendants in this not
Inhabitants of this ae It is ordered that publication
made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks notify
ing them to appear at the next Term Of this Court to be
held at Court House in Raleigh the third Monday Of
February next then and there plead demur to
the plaintiff petition the same will be TAKEN pro
fesso to them, and heard exparte.
Witness, Thomas J. Utley, Clerk of said Court ct
office in Raleigh, the Sd Monday of November A. D. 1885,
THOMAS. J. UTLEY, Clerk.
January g 1857. = 4
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.-Mrs Kirkland's Memoirs
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Jan. 9, 1857. -.:.-Es u
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

THE FoRGER Observation-Disclosures, on trial
recently in New York City, for forgeries to large
amount, has been convicted, and sentenced to four
years and ten months Imprisonment in the Sing Sing
State prison. His plea of "moral insanity" dio not
avail him. Tie verdict is no doubt righteous one
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
LAND FOR sALE..-THE SUB.

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE..~.THE SUB.
scriber offers for sale 220 of valuable land
Brier and Srrupiron creek mile from the Central Rail-
road. and andahaf from Morrsville, Wake county
There 100 of rsate bottom land and the up
land is we'll wooded with cord wood There is also good
farm for four five hands, well adapted to grain and cot
ton On the farm good dwelling house aud kitchen,
and the necessary ouhouses and we'll of good water in
the yard The subscriber be found the premises
all times. G. B. BAGWELL: :
January 2, 1857. l2-sw5tod. :
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
Mr.. Secretary Dobbin.

. = .r
We find the following merited compliment to Mr.
Dobbin, in the Washington correspondence of alate
number of the Philadelphia North American. Com
ing as it does from political opponent it should be
the more highly appreciated:
"a graceful and becoming act Of official dscre
ton. vas voluntarily performed by the Secretary of
the Navy recently, which deserves to be related to
his credit, as we'll an. honorable example for the
emulation of others who may succeed to the post
which he now fills with admitted advantage to the
country or in any other department of the govern
ment The tour of services at station is, by an
accepted usage about three years. Commodore
Stewart who has been in command of the yard at
Philadelphia, finding that his time about to ex-
pire, notified the Secretary of the Navy that in
cordance with the usage, he asked the appointment
of his successor. Mr.. Dobbn at once replied, with
generous acknowledgement of the great services Of
the gallant veteran, that ordinary rule should be
applied to him, and it was not only the pleasure but
the wish of the Department, that he should retain
the position SO long as it acceptable and that
he would not be disturbed, until its duty became
an incumberance
1t is easy to suppose what was the character of
the answer which this high consideration spontane-
ously invoked from old Ironsides Suiceit to say, it
was worthy of the mar and the occasion. He now
retains his place as senior captain in the navy on du
ty, and with the highest pay allowed by 'aw-four
thousand five hundred dollars year. Such acts are
their own most eloquent advocates. They address
themselves to the hearts ofmen, and like the beauti
full quality of mercy are twice blessed. If Mr.. Dob
bin had no better honor to dignity his retirement,
this would be sufficient to give him place in the
gratitude of his country. 1t is by the exercise Of
such proper and delicate recognition of patriotic
service that government is elevated in the eyes of
the world and high executive officer endeared in
the affections of those whose nobest ambition is to
reflect credit on the flag of the Union"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
Recruits for Kalher.

( New ORLEANS, Dec. 29.-Thc steamer Teras sailed
this morning with five hundred recruits for Gen..
Walker
New York, Dec. s0th. The steamship James Id
ger sailed for Norfolk to-day with more recruits f3r
Walker. There was no government interference
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

SALE OF NEGROES IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-We are
indebted. says the Winnsboro' Register, to Mr.. j.
Feaster for list of the sale Of negroes at the estate
sale of NJ. P. Meador in the north western portion
of the District They consisted of thirty five me-
groes, OH credit Of one and two years. The gang
realized the amount of $27, $40, being average of
$796. Prime negro fellows ranged from ST. 200 to
1880. Harriet, aged seventeen, sold for 81, 100
Carolina, aged seven, for $500.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

gW We observe by the official vote Of Virginia
for President that John Minor Bolts runs but about
fifty votes behind the K NJ. Electoral ticket in that
State. Treason to the South appears to be honor
able in the eyes Of Virginia Know Nothings, as 1t is
with many of the same faction in this State.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

~. We surrender the greater portion of our
paper to-day to the able, timely, and interesting
speech of Mr.. Branch, and to communications on
important subjects.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

NOTICE TO THE LEGISLATURE.II shall
IL apply to the present Legislature to vest in and
the "Manteo Manufacturing Company" of Wake county.
Dec 26, 1856. l2-swlm
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

~ 49, 9sso
DIED.
On Rock creek, in Yancey county, on Sunday the 18th
9t, Mrs. Buchanan, wife Of Rev. John Buciknan, Of
Yancey county y. 81, 49, ,sssts,.t
In Warren county tas 18th nj, Samuel Rogers IN
: "a City papers please copy.
Near Oxford, Granville county, N. c. u her husbands
residence on the 10th December Mary b. kicks oonsort
Jasper Hicks Eeq. 4 s. ~ sse,3
The deceased was most exemplary woman in an the
varied relations Of fea devoted and condpg wife,
saeconsis mother KIND mistress benevolent neigh
been member Of the Episcopal Church. apd most truly
did she e1empl the Christian By her cody wak
She has left kind and pous husband, large family Of
children and friends to mourn their
loss but her eternal gain. Death upon her Suddenly
but her friends have the consolation of believing that her
huuse always Kept in readiness The frat Intelligence
that the family received Of her che vas
previously repaired alone for the purpose Of reading Her
appearance however indicated that she died without
gle str sTugs with no one T. witness the
that she needed epose her dying head upon Long will
her Christian and be cherished
themselves With the pleasant reflection that she has
changed life Of toll and trouble for Of eternal bliss
- City papers please copy.
for that shall bring peace at the last37th PSALM.
Departed this life the night Of the 14th ult Pitts
borough, Samuel s. Jackson, the 10th year OF his
age -,...s y et5-.s so
We speak the voice of whole Community in which he
lived when say, seldom have many virtues marked
the life of private CITIZEN Amiable generous Just and
charitable he Of ncorrupibe integrity and spotless
honor Averse to the contests of public life could
be induced to the of politics. and though bred to
the Bar, and with intellectual powers such have
given him high position among its members declined
quesered vale of life hold the noiseess tenor of his way
Selecting thus life of reflection rather than Of action he
most dilgent student and among his intimate
friends he much admired his extensive literary
attanments beloved for his social virtues. He
active and jealous member Of the Episcopal Church. and
virtues than his The last years departed friend
couded by misfortune and disease but he per-
mitted to realize the truth of that blessed "Thou
shalt keep him in perfect peace whose mind stayed
Thee" Cor.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

GoLD FROM CALIFoRNha.--The amount of gold re-
ceved at New York. from California, during the pre-
sent year is $4O,3l9929, which is $1a62,5 s5 less
than was received last year.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

EOR RENT.-55 or &C, 900 Turpentiue Boxes. AID.
dress B. BURT, Holly Springs Wake county, N. @.
Jan. Q, 1867. - l2-sw4w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

FOR SALE.-A go twenty barrel Turpeutine Still
IL all complete. Apply to
il. LlTCHFORD, Raleigh.
Jan. 2, 1857 ~. 5 l2-sw4w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

A YOUNG MAN, who can give satisfactory testimo
"A mails to qualification, is DESTROYS of procuring
situation as teacher. Address ]. n, Oxford, N. &.
Jan. 2, 1857. l2-svtf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03
TITS A coNcEnRn IA or nm Ar

1T is CONCEDED FACT THAT W. HI.
Il WILLIAMS. AGENT, OF RALEIGH, and SCOTT
BALDWIN, Of Wilmington keep the largest and best
assortment Of Gentemeps Ready Made Clothing and Fur
nshing Goods in North Carolina sl.Ist
Being directly connected with establishment that man.
uactures for eight other large houses all Of which stand
reputed the oldest and best tested houses respec
tive States it is idle to speak Of competition by Others Who
may purchase their stocks in New Xork
there to excel the old and noted fff of Keen
Scott Newark, N. J.ss. 49, = 90
The agent for the branch at Raleigh need only to spprise
those abroad of these facts that they avail
Of the advantages to be realized in the purchase Of their
clothing when visiting the CRY Of Oaks, or BY sending
their orders. - ii -
This winter fully prepared for those who visit
during the session of the Legislature. e.
Suits ordered and delivered within ten days. lfas
8. u VI. b. WILLIAMS, Agent
ISuccessor to E. j. Asr6jnH.1
BARRON G. WATSON. GAsTM NKA1Es. J
-. -. WATSON 4 MEAKf1. - 4 49,
GENERAL .CoMMMIssioN HERCAANTs - 5.
"a Barl y, 50 -
- NEW Y0RK. - 49,,
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID 10 sk1HoF SOU
- thern produce. , 81 a -. =
Dec. IL, 1885, sssssss ~ y9sssz-&suH
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM THE sUBSCRI.
- Der the 18th of December last two mouse coored
mules Both have short and one them has
but one eye. Any information concerning them will be
thankfully received and suitably rewarded. &.
Address me at Wilson, N. G.. Sf@sesS9
-. s-s W. D. ROUNTREE.
January 2, 1857. ~ l2-swM {,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WILL BE MADE TO
~ this Legislature to change the of the Deep Riv
er Mining and Transportafo Company in the county Of
Chatham. ~ tF-7s4-
December "a. 1856.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-03

al p
z Facts and Suggestions worthy of Legislative
consideration, in the creation OF another
Bank. 80 i - ~ g-tSs s. -
In 1886, the year Of the greatest inia-y
ton Of credit. the bank capital of the
United States was $296, 0OO, 600
Bank notes in circulation, l4O, 600, 900
Specie in the banks 40 600 900
Specie in circulation, $4,000 600
In lS45, after the memorable crisis had
passed, and the currency was restor-
ed to sound and healthy condition, ...,..
the bank capital of the United States
was 1905 600 900
Decrease of 10000, 900
Bank notes in circulation, 10000, 900
Decrease of $1,000 900
Specie in the banks, A. UOO, OGO
Increase of 1000, 900
Specie in circulation, 30, 600, 900
Increase of $4,000, 900
In 1856, when the decided tendency of
things was IMITATION,
Bank capital was 1892, OOO, 900
Increase, 1876 00O, 900
Bank notes in circulation, 2O4, 0O0, 900
Increase ia O0O, 900
Specie in banks, $4,000 900
Increase, $4,000, 900
Specie in circulation, 19l, 600, 900
Increase, 139, 900
Such was the condition of the whole country at
these several periods; now let US see what was the
position of North Carolina in this table of statistics
In 1886, the actual (not chartered) CAPT.
tai of her banks was $3.50, 900
Bank notes in circulation, 1439,n0O
Specie in banks, 53l, 900
In 1916, all her chartered capital had be-
come actual capital, and it was 3,225,000
Bank notes in circulation, 1877, 900
Decrease, $780, 600
Specie in banks, 100000
Increase, 571, 900
In 1866 the actuar capital was $685.. 600
Increase. 5000, 600
Bank notes in circulation, 5,9l6,OOO
Increase, 4,779,OO0
Specie in banks, 100000
Increase. only PIT 600
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-02-06

HicKLISG. Swan AND BREwkR.-Among
the changes in business firms incidental to
the season, is one which Affects the literary
world, and therefore demands particular at
tention. DIR. Thomas NJ. Brewer, well
known for many years rs one Of the editors
Of the " Atlas newspaper in this city, has
recently become n member Of one Of our
leading publishing houses, which will hero
after be known by the style Of /" Hickling,
Swan & Brewer" DR.. Brewer has many
accomplishments which will ct him to dis
charge successfully the duties Of his new po-
sition, and we are sure his late oontreres Of
the newspaper press have the best wishes for
his prosperity. The firm Of which he has
now become member, have published some
Of the very best books which have issued
from the Boston press, and under his watch
full eye, we have no doubt that the same
qualities Of solid excellence will continue to
characterize their publications.
We understand that DR.. Brewer still con.
tinucs his interest in the proprietorship Of
the Atlas. Mr.. Edward W. Brown, late
the junior partner Of the firm Of Hicklins.
Swan A Brown, has become member Of
the firm Of Shepard, Clark 4 Co., young
and enterprlsing house, in which, We trust,
he may have an agreeable and successful ca
reer.-Boston Advertiser.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-02-06

SrEEcH or SAVAGE N EuLoGY or Brooks.
Washington, Jan. 30. The impudent speech,
to-day, OF Savage Of Tennessee, on the death
of Brooks, created quite u sensation in the
House. lie said, I" the world has appro we'd
Of the stabbing OF Caesar by Brutus in the
Capitol, and 50 will after generations ap
prove the act Of Brooks in striking down
Sumner in the Senate Chamber"
This outrageous language caused large
number of Representatives Of the North to
leave the House. The Massachusetts, dele.
CATION, with the exception Of Mr.. Dewitt,
who was ofhcious in the ceremonies, viewed
the attempt to justify the assault on Mr..
Sumner, on such an occasion, Us IN insult
to them and TO their State; and they de-
clined to remain during the services which
followed. a large number from other
States followed their example.
Mr.. Buchanan. who was present, remain
ed in the House until after the PROCESSION
left for the grave. lie then held quite a lie,
wee. hundreds were introduced TO him.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-02-06

wKBsrKR's CorSrNo-H orsK 4 FAMILY DIc-
riosAKr. This is new work, published BY
Messrs. @. & c. Merriam, Springfield, Mas.
II is an abridged edition, and admirably a.
dapted to general use, especially to the wants
Of the Counting-IIouse. Among its de-
stinguishing e1cellsncies are tables on
money, weight and measure, &C.; also IA
bic Of currency, rate Of interest, penalties OF
usury, and laws in regard to the collection
Of debts in the several states; notices OF
different states Of the Union-concise ae-
count of Heather Deities, besides much other
matter usually found in Dictionaries.
In the definition OF words new and i'm
pOrtant feature is introduced, that Of syno-
nyms. or discriminating in words Of the same
general Specification, the important shades
of difference in many instances, 80 that = So
lection can readily be made Of terms best
and most appropriately adapted to express
thoughts correctly and truthfully. and ut the
came time securing q variety Of expression.
The typographical arrangement Of the work
is good and from q slight examination Of its
contents, we think it will meet with general
favor. 1t is for sale at bookstores generally.