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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

SCARCITY OF PRovENDER.-We learn that in Sc
veral counties west of this fodder, hay, &C., is
commonly scarce. The cold weather having con-
tinued SO long, and prevented the grass from grow
ing, many farmers have found themselves unable to
supply their stock with this kind of food and many
who heretofore sold large quantities. have not been
able to satisfy their own wants. 1t is feared that
stock will suffer greatly account of this scarcity
We were informed by gentleman in search of the
article, that shucks wheat straw, and in fact any,
thing in that way, would command extra prices.
Charlotte Democrat.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

The DAY OF ELECTION IN VIRGINIA.-We saw it
stated in some Of our exchanges that the elections in
Virginia would take place Thu rsday the 26th of
May. Taking it for granted that it correct. we
repubiished it without examination. We find, how
ever, upon looking into the matter, that the election
will be held on the fourth Thursday in May schich
sciH be the 2Sth day Of the month.
In August next elections will be held in the fol-
lowing States: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, North Carolina, Texas, and Missouri.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

Thomas F. JOKES, Eso.-We regret to learn the
death of this estmabie gentleman and able lawyer.
He died suddenly, at Hertford. Perqumans, on
his way to Chowan Court. Notwithstanding the loss
ofh> eyesght and general health several years ago,
he prosecuted his profession with signal ability and
success, till nature worn out, exhausted and broken
down, could sustain no more, and he quietly passed
away on the 7th of April He was native of Per-
auimans county, n. c.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

INSANE AsYLuM.-The time for the meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Insane Asylum, has been
postponed from the 9TH of June, as heretofore pub
blished to Friday the 10Th of June. The 5th is
during Commencement week at Chapel Hill, and the
time has been changed on that account. Papers
copying the advertisement will please notice this
alteration.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

Hon. L. OBJ. Branch has been renominated for
Congress in the 4th District, by Democratic Con-
vention which assembled in Franknton on the 22d
inst. Mr.. Branch has been able and efficient re-
preventative, and will doubt be returned to the
post he is so we'll qualified to fill
Charlotte Democrat.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

The RAG PicKERs OF New YoRK.-It is stated that
there are in New York city not less than one thou
sand professional rag-pickers. The Express says
that some Of them have, by picking rags, accumula-
ted fortunes, and live in splendid mansions, while
others reside in shantes located in the outer wards
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06


A OBLIGATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
"A Institution, addressed TO the undersigned the
eih June for the office Of Matron Persons applying
must the Beard of Directors
monias of character and capacity for the place and
should also be made known to the Board whether the ap
plcans married single and f encumbered to what
extent. w. W. HOLDEN
ED. C.fNTWELL, Ex. Com.
h. p. EATTLE.
Raleigh, April II. 1857. 46-svtd
:fs The Register, the Ashevie News the Wilmington
Journal and the Fayetteville Obse will please COPY till
18th of June and u bills to the committee.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

nN THE 18TH DAY OF MAY NEXT, 1 WILL OF
" fer for sale lot containing about ~ of land;
the greater portion of which within the corporate limits
of the City. II will be divided into half lots Plat
furnished the day of sale The property lies the
Smthfeld road, and adjoining the lot owned by Mr. J. H.
krkham. This property will be sold at public auction
unless sold privately before Apply TO the undersigned for
further particulars Terms made known day of sale.
s. II. ROGERS, Agt.
Raleigh, May ], 1857. 46-swtd.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

NEW PIANOS FOR OLD ONES..-.THE UN
DERSlGNED will give full value for Old Pianos in
exchange for New ones.
No one will offer greater inducements to purchasers Of
Pianos than myself have been engaged in the business
sold . bad one.
E. p. NASH,
Book and Piano Seller,
" Petersburg, Va.
April 90, lss7. I%m.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

Coal FOR RAILROAD ESGTNEs.-The Illinois Central
Railroad Company is still experimenting with coal
burning engines. The early experiments were not
in many cases satisfactory. but the result of .
days experiment with "Lucifer," was highly so.
The engine ran twenty-four miles, with coal at .
cost of $9.25-with wood at cost Of $a1.75.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

OFFICE WILMINGTON WELDON r. r. Co..
Wilmington, N c. April 9th, 1857. !
dividend NO. II....THE BOARD OF DIREC.
IL TORS OF the Wilmington Weldon Rail Road Com
pany, have declared semannual dividend of three and
half per cent on the capital stock Of said Company payable
and after the 18th Nav next.
The transfer book will be closed from 1st 18th NAY
JAMES S. GREEN Secretary.
46-swtl5M.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

DISTRICT CoNvESTIoN.-The resolutions adopetd by
the comfy delegates in Convention assembled will
be warmly responed to by the Democracy of the
State at large, well by that Of the fourth dis
trict. They are plain, unambignous declaration of
principles ever professed and upheld by that great
national party Of which members. Unlike
our opponents, we never trucke to the isms of the
day. Conscentiously protesting what We believe to
be just and true turn not to the right left to
catch popular favor seek support bv an indirect
abandonment Of principles which We believe to be
right Experience has proved this to be not only
the most honest, but the most profitable course of
action. The principle seemed to be imbedded in the
minds of the intelligent and patriotic Democrats as
sembled in Franknton. Not one moment was lost
in considering what popular what eXpe.
dicnt; they did what they considered right and left
the consequences to God and their country. The de-
claration of principles embodied in the sixth and sew
enth resolutions cannot but have important effect in
Virginia, as we'll as in State 1t will be as
an encouraging cheer to animate our Democratic
brethren in that State to maintain the good fight for
right principles, and thereby add more to the
many obligations which the of liberty and good
government already. to the freemen of Virginia.
The firm stand taken by our Convention will have
an important hearing on the approaching contest,
and will raise still higher the name of our respective
counties as worthy members of the Democratic
States-rght national party. The delegates have no,
bly, done their duty, without fear aver affection,
and ii our opponents, in the recklessness Of despair
should attempt contest the freemen of old War
rem and her sister counties will not be found want
ing in every necessary exertion to secure glorious
triumph for L. OBJ Branch the representative of De-
mocratc principles. Warrenton Ners
The News is correct in the declaration that "not
one moment was lost in considering what was popu-
lar or what was expedient; they did ~hat they con-
sidered right and left the consequences to God and
their country" This is eminently true. not only
| to the Franknton Convention but to the Democ-
racy generally. The opposition may have its isms-
the Democracy rely on principles. So far as isms
concerned they begin and stop with patriot:isn.
ioncd, clear blooded, jackson Republcanism.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

TERMS OF THE WEEKLY-Ttco Dollars per aanu~
nva riab!y advance.
TERMS OF THE SEMI-wEEKLY-Fou Dollars per
ann"D invariably in advance.
Al papers discontinued ut tie ecnaton Of tie time to
wlich htey haoe been paid.
Terms of Advertising in the Semi.W eekly
Standard.
Our regular rates of advertising are as follows:
One square, II lines or lcss) first insertion 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, %
Longer advertisements in proportion.
Contracts will be made with advertisers, at the G6oce
regdr Jt for six twelve months and at the close of
the contract per cent will be deducted from the gross
amount.
Professional or business Cards exceeding five lines
will be inserted in either the Weekly eekly, for
g. for six months,or Sf0 for twelve months both pa
pcrs for sic for six months SIS for twelve months
Terms of Advertising i'll the Weekly Standard.
One dollar per square for the first insertion and %
for each subsequent Insertion. No deduction arN be ad
HaEIy ddret1semeht no matter hoor to"g ey
Only limited number Of advertisements will be admitted
into the Weekly. Ali advertisements otherwise direct
ed inserted i'll the Semi Weekly, and charged accord
ngv. When the number of insertions not marked ON
the advertisement it is inserted until forbid.
- Money sent us by mail is risk.
March !, 1857.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

DISTRICT CoNvENrIoN.-Thc Democracy of the
First Congressional District of North Carolina will
assemble in Convention at Wnton, on Thursday, the
2sth of May next for the purpose Of nominating
suitable person to represent that District in the hr
ty-fifth Congress of the United States
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06
Insane Asylum of fNorth.Carolina.

Raleigh, May ], 1857. 46
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

Lawrence, the Butcher, had some splendid beefin
market the other day. He paid high price for it,
and sold it at twenty five cents pound. Rather
dear eating, but there was no lack of buyers.
Good bce!, would say to country friends,
always commands good prices here
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-05-06

ioncd, clear. blooded, jackson Republicanism.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
MURDER.

EE- We understand that the keeper O
the county Jail at Delhi, whose name We
were unable to learn, was murdered il
his bed on Thursday night last, his brains
having been beaten out with an axe, which
was found standing at his bedside.
From rumors which have reached US,
we learn that the wife of the keeper, who
sleeping in the same room, but in
another bed, was aroused during the
night, by a hand being passed over her
face but thinking it was her husband,
covering up the children sleeping with
her. she again went to sleep. In a short
time she was again reused by a groan
from her husband, and starting up, saw
a man in the act of striking him.
She says he then sat the axe down by the
side Of the bed, and coolly walked out
of the front door.
We believe no clue to the identity oil
the murderer has been obtained, as the
murdered man was not known to have an
enemy. 1t is a most ~atrocious and mys-
terious affair.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10

EH We were much pleased to see the
general interest manifested by our towns
people in the Library Association. The
attendance at the first regular meeting on
Monday evening last was very crafty
ing, and the spirit and ability manifested
in the debate, proved conclusively that
there is but little now wanting to enable
us to carry forward this enterprise to a
successful and profitable consummation.
There is one thing, however, which
still remains to be done, and that is fur
nishing the library with works of refer
encc and instruction. To do this liber-
ally, we must have %pecuniary help, as
well as donations of books. The fees
and dues Of the association will not, pro-
badly, be much more than sufficient for
its current expenses, especially if we
are to have a course of lectures. Will
rot the usual liberality which has char
dctcFlScu our OWu III Telefcilcc 10 OIL
er institutions for mental and moral i'm
provement, also extend a fostering hand
to this 1t will certainly be Of great
benefit to the place, cooperating with
the school house and church. Many a
man and boy who now spends his even
ings and leisure hours in idle gossip and
u~nproductive pastime in our stores and
about our streets, principally because he
has no books at home to read, or if he
has them, has either read them through
or they lack the power to interest him,
would find here more c%ongenial works,
and spend his hours at home in their
profitable perusal. We hope o o to re-
port as favorably upon this portion of the
design of the association as we now have
cause to do in reference to its literary
features.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10

GE- We paid a flying visit to Inde-
pendence, during the early part of this
week, and though we expected to find
great Improvement in this, our county
town, beyond what we had noticed in a
former visit in October last, yet we were
scarcely prepared to witness the thrift,
energy, enterprise and growth which is
evidenced everywhere in her streets
Substantial looking store-houses have
sprung up in profusion, and her Main
Street exhibits all the hustle of business
which characteristics a growing and thriv-
ing town. Several spacious hotels have
lately been built, and the traveller now
finds there accommodations not only COM
Portable, but luxurious. Several saloons
openly challenge to enforcement our in
operative, and to our minds, n~onsensical
law of prohibition. Dwelling houses
have been multiplied, and nearly all de-
partments of business finds here one OF
more representatives.
independence is certainly destined to
be one of the largest inland cities of the
State. Her energy and enterprise, hel
position as capital of one of the best coun
ties in the State-a county that is com
ing under cultivation with a rapidity
equaled by few Of her sisters, and with
a population excelled by none-her pros
pective railroad communications-al
guarantee to her a forward position in the
future. Her people are fully awake te
their interests, and move unanimously
anu prvrHPvy ~ vvrrournrIauruu VI an
s.ejccts destined for the -advanocnlcnt o
their town. With a railroad running w
the valley of the Wapsipinicon, and con
Meeting here with the Dubuque and Pa
cife road, a large local business would b.
thrown into her lap, and place her in
position unsurpassed by any town in thu
State.
In this connection we desire to call at
tention to the excellent hotel of Messrs
White and Sherwood. The proprietor,
are gentlemen of experience in their bus
mess, kind and accommodating. TIL,
hotel is situated near the centre of bust
ness, well furnished and commodious
and the larder as well supplied as that o
any it has been our fortune to note in thi
portion of Iowa.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10

access to it, nor do VIC wish to be con-
fined to a single local market.
This road, then, we contend, is a ne
cessity to the people of this county, and
we mast have it. Let the committee APP
pointed for the purpose confer as 0 AS
possible with the companies mentioned,
and obtain a definite answer-ycs or no!
If yes, we pledge them the undivided
support of the county. If no-what
then Shall we sit down supinely, and
wait until another opportunity is offered
for negotiation We say emphatically
no. Quasqueton is determined not to do
so-Indcpcndence knows her interests too
well to do so-Fairbanks cannot afford to
do so-the county's interests calls upon
us not to do so. Wemust organize a COM
pany for the construction of a road from
Fairbanks to Anamosa, and get it incor-
porated before the adjournment of our
Legislature. We can obtain the influence
and support of the people of Anamosa
and of Jones County, Of the two roads al
ready located to Anamosa, and of the
Northwestern Road from Galena, and who
doubts that we would be able to build i ::
To do this we must be prompt and unan-
imous-and We call upon the committee
to act without delay.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
BOY KILLED BY BRUTAL TREATMENT.

A man by the name of Olisleager was
tried at Buckingham in lama County,
one day last week, for the murder Of an
orphan boy, about Ia years of age, taken
by him from the Poor House in Cincin-
natl, to rear. 1t seems from the testimony
elected on trial, that Olisleager, who is a
Dane by birth, and a brute by nature,
becoming tired of his charge, common
ced weeks ago, a systematic course of
brutalities, with the intent to shorten the
boys days, and thus rid himself of what
he considered a burden. He was made
to sleep on a floor frozen over with ice,
without covering of any kind, until his
hands, feet and private parts of his body
were each and all so badly frozen as to
have rendered amputation unavoidable !;
he was beaten and kicked until his body
was spotted over with black bruises, and
as a post naortem examination showed until
some nine of his ribs had been broken.
Death at last relieved the poor orphan
of his sufferings. He died at Olisleager's
house, SOM six miles west of Bucking-
ham, on the 21st December, and his body
was forced into a boys boot box, about
ten inches too short, by breaking his
neck and throwing the head forward upon
his breast. Thus coffined, it was to have
been intorrad by tho hr,tn-i- o alA----
OF an adjoining grove; but some of the
neighbors suspecting foul play, from
casual remarks of Olisleager made on
that day, took it upon themselves to look
into matters a little. The consequence
was the arrest of the villain and his ar
raignment for murderer rather man
slaughter. Held to answer to the charge
of manslaughter in the sum of two thou.
sand dollars, and failing to procure the
requisite securities, he was committed
to the Davenport Jail for safe keeping,
that being the nearest Jail at all secure.
We CLEAN these hastily sketched par
t~iculars from a conversation had with oul
townsman, w. G. S~TANBERY, ESQ.,, who
was present at the trial-which was part
" an out-of-doors affair-where he tool
notes on a snow bank of considerable
depth.-T intOn Eaqle.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1857

WASHINGTON, Jan. z, 1857.
SENATE.-Mr. Weller reported a bill
to increase the pay of the officers in the
army, and gave notice that he ehould
that he should call it up another day.
The consideration Of the Iowa election
case was resumed.
A motion to print extra copies of the
Presidents Message being under consid-
Grafton, Mr.. Barclay said the only effect
of the document would be to increase, if
that were possible, the contempt which
now exists throughout the country
against its author. He would not en-
dorse OF appear to sarction its misrepre-
sensations by sending it to the public
printers.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
THE SUBMARINE CABLE TELEGRAPH.

The President has transmitted to the
Senate in reply to the resolution of that
body, a letter from the New York, New
foundland and London Co., in which the
President is informed that contracts have
been made for the manufacture Of a sub
marine cable to come the continents of
Europe and America, and that it is ex-
pected to have the line between New York
and London open for business by the 4th
of July next, as the work has been prose
cutcd thus far by American capital and
by the efforts of this administration, to
test the feasibility of the enterprise, it is
the desire of the Directors to SEIZURE to
the Government of the U. s. equal priv
ileges with those stipulated for by thu
British Government. To this desire tn,
Lorn's Commissioners of the British
Treasury have acceded in the most liberia
spirit.
! The American Directors say they can
mot doubt hat the reservation made il
favor of the U. S. will be deemed of grea
moment, and therefore ask the Presiden
nto take such action in the premises as h
tmay deem for the interest of this Govern
may require, the Company will en-
FER into a contract with the governmen
wyf the U. S. on the same terms and con
dditions as with Great Britain.
Her Majesty's Government engaged t
urnish aid by ships to lay the cable, AM
is suggested that our recently finishes
'al ar steamers are the very best to assis
ba the business.
Eyt To avoid failure in laying the cable
De company requests that the Presider
rs I'll make such recommendation to Coz
ess as will secure this end.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
RAILROAD MEETING.

In pursuance of a notice, the citizens
of BUCHANAN County met at INDEpEN-
DENcE on Saturday, Jan. 8, to take into
consideration the feasibility of construct
ing a Railroad from some point south, and
running up the valley of the Wapsipini-
con, through QUAsQUEroN to INDEpEN-
DEycE, and thence north, following the
river towards ST.. PAUL.
The Meeting was called to order by T.
G. BARTLE, who stated the object in view.
d. S. LEE, ESQ, of independence,
was chosen Chairman, and f. G. PAT
rERsoN, Ese., of Fairbanks, Secretary.
A Committee consisting of DR.. T. G.
BARTLE, of independence D. S. DAVIS,
Esq, of Quasqueton, and F. G. PATrER-
son, Esq, of Fairbanks, was chosen to
confer with the Board of Directors OF
any roads for whose interest it will be to
Connect with, and afford assistance to the
construction of the proposed route.
On motion it was
Resolved. That the proceedings Of the
Meeting be published in the haepen-
dencc Ctpilian, QuasQuetoa G uardian and
Dubuque papers.
After remarks from several gentlemen,
the meeting adjourned until called to-
gether by the above Committee.
D. S. LEE, Chairman.
f. G. PATTERSON, Sec'y.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
Eys- AMONG the MANY popular aoricu

Ey- Among the many popular gricul,
tural journals that are now being pub.
lished in our country, we know of none
more interesting or valuable than the
Prairie Farmer. 1t is a beautifully print.
ed weekly of eight pages, and always
filled to repletion with matters of interest,
not only for the farmer but for every fire.
side. We understand it is the intention to
get up a club here, and we are sure that
those who subscribe will not regret it
For rates, DC, see our advertising col
umns.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10
DUBUQUE MARKET--Jan. 9th.

n
FLOUR-Extra city $3.50; superhne $3.50
WHEAT-65@70c pbu-
CORN-45@50c.
OATS-45@50c.
RYE-Nominal.
CORNsMEAI-70@75 Rbu.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. u bu.
BUTTER-Fresh roll 30@35c.
CHEESE-Wcstcrn Reserve l1L@l2igc.;
country l0@l2c.
BEEF-$5, 5O@6,00 carcass.
PoRK-s2O,O 0@2l 90 " Dbl; hogs v 100
lbs. s. ,0O@5,50.
LARD-S@l0c.
yENISON-6c.; dried 15c.
TURKIES-sOc@$ 81 ,25's piece.
CHICKENS-25@30c u pair.
WOOD-$7@$S fp cord.
COAL-R. 1. $3.50 y ton delivered.
SALT-G A $2,75; Kanawha $3,l5@3,29;
Bags 25@3Oc.
SEED-Clovcr $6@6,25; Timothy S 2,5O@$3
EGGS-25@30c. EtE
H~IDES-Grecn 4@5c; dry flint l0@l2.
HAY-$l4JOO@lS,O0 p ton.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-10

re- We have received No. /, of Vol
9 of the I" Northwestern Farmer and Hor-
ticultural Journal" published at Dubuque
by MILLER & BRAYToN. The Farmer
has been enlarged, and now contains 4G
pages of valuable reading for the farmer
and housewife. 1t is one of the cheapesi
agricultural publications of the day, and
is especially adapted to the farming in.
terest of the West. Terms : Single copy
81 90; ten copies SO.