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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-06

ARcHrrEcrURE.-In passing around in Raleigh,
says the Editor of the Greensboro Times, we noticed
some fine additions in the way Of new buildings
We learn they the fruits Of Mr.. Percvals design
ing skill. "a thing Of beauty is joy forever;"
and one Of the most essential objects for the exercise
of taste for the beautiful is the house in which We
live. A building whose design is perfect eyesore
costs much for its construction, as if it contained
all the finish essential to symmetry and beauty We
are very deficient in Architectural taste, and it ID
source of pleasure to a new spirit sprngiug up.
We hope Mr. Percval may Be instrumental in swak-
Among the designs he exhibited at the Fair We were
particularly struck with the beauty and magniicence
of the new Court House to be erected at
in Caswell county.
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DUPL1N COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR will be held
in Keenansville on next Friday, the 9Th inst. VIM.
A. Allen Esq, is to deliver the address, and the
public may rely upon hearing something good
GoLlsboro Tribune
We acknowledge invitations to attend the Duplin,
Cumberland, and Mecklenburg Fairs. all of which
took place this week, and regret that it not in
our power to attend either of them
is not easy to estimate the benefits of State and
County Fairs. They improve the soil, the crops, and
stock of all kinds they encourage handcraft, the
fine arts Of painting, music sculpture and architec
ture, as well as all kinds of mechanical skill they
promote industry on the farm, in the workshop, in
the studio, in the Office by ,he domestic reside, in
the household, producing things and reforming
and remouldng DID, thus adding in almost every way
to the comfort, the convenience and the wealth Of
State...L" NaE be encouraged; and let US all
labor in this way sltdin all 6o:abe ways, tomake
our good old State what she ought to be among her
sisters
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MARRIED..

At Mt. Mourne, Irede county, the 9Th ult by the
ty to Miss Reid daughter Of the late Rufus Reid Esq
On the oath ult by N. N. Hubbard, ESQ., James L. Sim
clair to Miss Sarah Ann daughter of Capt H. Redearn,
all of Arson county, N. C.
a. Spirit of the Age copy. .-.
On the Goth ut, by Rev. Robert Hett Chapman, Mr..
Robert Hett Chapman Jr, of Asheville c. Miss sa-
bella Jane daughter of Joseph Foster ESQ., of Spartan
burg, 5. C. -
On the 9th ut. at the residence of the bride,
Statewide by Rev. W. w. Pharr Mr. A. Laurence and
Miss Sarah NJ. Simonton.
On the 18th ult Woodlawn. CASTOR county, by Prof
Rockwell of Davidson College, Dr. Chas T. Powe of Sa-
sbury, to Miss Maggie R. Alexander. At the time,
by the same, NJ Barber, Attorney at law of Wilkes
boro to Miss Ada L. Alexander daughters of r. NJ Alex
ander, ESQ.,, of the county aforesaid
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FEMALE HERo1sM.-Our exchanges frequently con-
tain sketches of trying and courageous feats per-
formed by the gentler, sex, but for intrepid daring
and wonderful accomplishment, the following
achievement recounted to us by friend of this vi
occurrence took place in Caswe county, N. c., at
a short distance from Danville. citizen of that
county, named Butler, was absent from home on
one occasion, leaving only his wife, her little child
and negro woman, on the premises During the
The negro woman took fright and ran of, and the
mother was left alone to rescue her child best she
could She seized hold Of the rope attached to the
water bucket, went to the bottom Of the WE'LL took
the child in her arms and then assembled the rope
bringing the child along with her-an unparalleled
feat. Many an one of the sterner sex even, would
despair Of carrying his own weight alone up rope,
sixty:feet We can vonch for the accuracy Of this
statement, however incredible it may sppear.-Dan-
pills (Has) Register j. ss-:asy4s ..fas .ss.t
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:. PETER FRAscscos SwoES Among the curiosi.
tiles which revive the nemosieo of the deeds of the
past now at the Mechanics exhi.ion the good and :.
trusty old sabre Of Peter Francisco draws marksds
attention. This sword still true its natle is own
ed by Peter Francisco Esscud Esq., Of NJ @. and
will it is said be exhibition at the Petersbsre fair
to inspire the heahfu spirit into all behoders .hat
the example of the heroes Of the past may act AZ
stimulus to future ages.
The Flncastle Democrat, in abiding recently to
this identical sword, with which this noble and
brave volunteer conqured seven British dragons in
the revolution, adds: z. .f
Mrs. Mary B. Francisco, the estimable and aged
widow of Peter Francisco resides in Botetourt
ty, Virginia. and, to the shame of Congress she is
only allowed the sum of $50 per annum, as q pen
sion for her husbands valuable services during the
revolutionary war!" s-4-a- %--y--=
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U. S. DIsrRIcr CoURr.-Yesterday grand jury
was empannelled, sworn and charged by his Honor,
Judge Biggs. To-day they came in stating that
there appeared to be no business cognzabe by them
and were therefore discharged.
We see our friend RobertP. Dick, Esq, of Green's
boro. U. S. District attorney, in attendance, look
ing well and pleasantly; also Wesley Jones, Esq,
q. S. Marshall, upon whom time appears to leave
few marks, as he looks about as young now as he
did the first time we saw him several years ago.
WiImington Journal. ...---a p
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ELECTIONS ON TuEspAY, The 2ND.--No less than
sixty Ave representatives to Congress-more than
one.fourth Of the entire bodywere elected on Tues
day last namely, thirty three in New York, eleven
in Massachusetts,, Eve in New Jersey, four in Achi'
gan, nine in Illinois, and three in Wisconsin. we
shall no doubt be able to inform our readers in our
next how these elections have gone ai2siN a, :
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q County Court for Wilson is in session here this
week. Nothing Of much importance, we believe, is
on docket The newly elected Attorney B. Bafnes,
ESQ.,, deserves much ability for the manner in which
he trsnsacts the business Of she County.
: On Tuesday, John T. Barnes, Esq, the newly,
elected Sheriff, was sworn IN and entered upon the
dates Of the Office Wjlson Ledger. 's~
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Special Notice.

,xo. no is conductsdstric4 upon the CASH system
discontinued at the expiration Of the time
then haze been paid Subscribers sos be notified
bsfore their time is ont, by CROSS MARK ON
frR and unless the subscription isreneDed the pa
S;s.ontiuued This is rule from sohich there
denarturs Watch for tie cross marx, and re"s'0
~ T I'll, standard 81 per a""u"'' i" ad'a"ee'
"' H..E,u Standard a per annune. do.
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Hon. PHno WnlTE-The following is translated

Hon. PHno Wu1rE-The following is translated
from Artisano Of Quito, Sept. %: -.s.r
Mr.. Philo White, true representative Of liberty,
Of civilization and of the progressive principles which
pervade the North American Union, has been
lieved Minister resident of the United States in
Ecuador by another gentleman of equal grade: and
on his retirement, he leaves behind no sentiment of
d;scord nor Of diplomatic scandal, as has unfortu-
nately been the with ohers-but feelings of pro-
found regret pervade this community on his depar-
ture from among us-a regret proportional to the
refined grade of the principles he nculcates as to
his noble probity, and to character essentially pa
ciic, republican, popular and social Devoted to the
great cause of Democracy,-always friend of the
people, and an uncompromising advocate Of truth
and of justice; he has given the most unequivocal
proofs during the five years he has sojourned among
us-that he has properly understood and most hon
orally fulfilled the laudable purposes which his,
among other truly enlightened and liberal govern.
ments, have in view, in sending representatives
abroad, who like Mr. White, not only the recip-
tents Of the respect and admiration of their own,
but conciliate the warmest sympathies of the gov
ernments and the people where they reside. This
tribute from the citizens of Quito, is assure
Mr. White, the sincere and loyal expression of their
esteem and high regard for his distinguished inertia
not empty eulogy nor diplomatic compliment. q
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The Salem Press says that there is majority Of
over sthousand Whig' votes in this Congressiont
al District This is saying great deal for party
generally considered IS defunct but very little for
the late Honorable Richard G. Puryear, who was
buried under Democratic majority Of upwards of
seven hundred votes at the last election. Western
Sentinel 500 - %%Hffa
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DEAD.--Died, in this town, at the residence of his
parents Thursday night, the 18th inst, Frank p,
son Of William and Eliza Robinson, aged six years
and three days Z.
Poor Franks death was quite unexpected. He
had besn confined to his bed some tendays but his
disease until about 10 minutes before his death had
evinced no dangerous symptoms He never COM
planned nor spoke Of pain, unless when asksd to tell
where the. seat Of his pain VISA His reply was a.
ways Uniform and in two wordG The fatsa moment
did come however, and in few minutes Franks sui.
ferngs we're oyer-hs little spirit had passed into
eternity Gosds6oro' 3si6aas.. - " e
Thesubjsct Of the shove notice was an interesting
sprghay and very intelligent little boy one.who bid
fair had he lived to have become the pride Of the
family circle and an honor to his PARENTS Wesin.
cerely sympathize With the parents IN this
dispensation Of Providsnce.-NeUtNnP s1prSsl. sS1s
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VTyHE UNDERSIGNED, IN PURSUANCE or DEED,
executed to him by Calvin Jordan for purposes there
in named will sell ct the Court House door, the City o.
Raleigh on THURSDAY the 18th day Of November inst,
adjoining The lots Of Dr. z d. noRg aud Others up.
on which there 10 buadiaE with sst 1epns well fniss
ed and 81 necessary also brck buildg
Tho s.ms one three rooms the other FOUR One other Lot
cnntaiain aboat IN acre with three good framed houses
These l0ts are situated in the part Of the
City Of Raegh and near the emay pises end ose othss
Lot N te southern part Of the City e Raleigh sona.s
The sae Apsct Of these los viii be exhibited on the
day of sAla -ssfEt5g fet - sss9sS asSs ~ = SO
TsRxe; SIX months credit interest from Aate; bonds
well secured - 54Ssa1@t = as 3.. s.ss -
= The dhdsisigned viii take great pleasure in showing
these lots buildngs to any desiring topurchsss
November ., 1858. e0-Stpd. a
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q n
over the Black Rapnhhcan tiiainp hieh ahsy have
thus assisted in achieving. ss 90 s
Can It be possible, with st5th fa Is Hsskin, Eops
ney, Seward, Hum. Greely, ind webb ring down
upon us with the determination 70 limit s4yery and
then destroy ii that we are to9be divided here at
homei Wewill soon know. 1860 viii tsll the story
Of Southern union against aggression Of Southern
division and disaster. IS.l -, - Z 49,. ),
SPECIE m rHs UNIFIED SrA7Es- Hunts Merchants
Magazine for November has some statistics Of inter.
est this subject from which we gather the follow
ing facts: In 1921 there was about $s7 Ooo 900 of
specie in the United States From that time up to
ls49 the production Of our mines was $40 81 20S,
the imports of specie $242 239 06l and the exports
,664, leaving in the country in ls49 SILL
453,6O3. In lS49 we began to receive gold from
California, and from 1s49 to 1867 inclusive, the
amount Of coinage at MINIS gold and silver was
$426,349,4 During this period the export of our
coin has been $27s 12O leaving balance in our
favor of $147, s72s os; making, with the amount in
circulation in ls49, the sum Of $3.50 1876 oil as the
specie circulation of the United States in 1857.
In addition to this the Commissioners at Castle
Garden, New York, where three-fourths of the i'm
migrants into the Union arrive have ascertained that
the specie brought by them averages 500 per head
which they admit they have in their possession The
number of immigrants that have arrived since 1s43
is 3,653, AGO, which at 500 each would give the
enormous of 1868, SAG, 900, or sum equal to
the product Of California. This is assumed to be
ample to cover all unreported ougoes from the
try.
The mixed circulation of the country has nearly
doubled since 1s4s, but it is mostly in specie. The
paper has increased 500 oOoo 600, but the specie has
risen $1O6, 100000.
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V1RGIN1A.-The Democratic Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Governor, will assemble in Pc
tersburg the LIST of next month. Meanwhile the
strife between portions of the party to who shall
be the nominee, continues. This is to be regretted.
Wefeel sure however, that after the nomination shall
have been made all portions Of the party forgetting
their personal preferences, will rally to the standard
of Democracy. The Richmond Enquirer is exceed
ingly hostile to Mr.. Letcher and is doing all it
to prevent his nomination. That paper of Wednes-
day says:
1--WE admit that we have never regarded Mr..
Letcher one Of those "giant sons of earth, who
pluck his brightest laures from the grasp of ad
versty There are, indeed, few such men in the
ton or in generation. But we have considered
him an industrious statesman, capable, by means of
patience and perseverance, of supplying, to consid
cradle extent the disadvantages of mediocre intel
lect and limited education and thus obtaining and
maintaining, in adversely and prosperity, the medi
UNI level of respectable success"
This g Tribune of the People @ Of Virginia" thus
sketches " honest John Letcher." Mediocre intel
lect and limited educationr' What presumption
in "honest John" not to have acquired a finished
classical education!
But what will the Enquirer say after the Conven-
ton, provided Mr. Letcher should be the nominee
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A PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION. ..
By his ErceNncy THOMAS BRAGG, Goceraor Of tho State Of
Morrill, Cdrohn0 .
wv HEREAS, BY AN ACT OF THE GENERAL AS
w semby it is made the duty of the Governor of the
State for the time being. set apart day in every year,
and to give notice thereof by Proclamation day of
solemn and public thanksgiving to Almighty God for past
blessings and Of suppcation for his continual kindness
and care us, State and a Nation"
Now, therefore, do by this my Proclamation, appoint
and set apart THURSDAY the 25th day of November next
such day. and do respectfully and earnestly
mend that be observed accordingly by all the good peo
pie of this State.
Given under my hand, and attested by the Great
IL. ST. Seal of the State. .t....
Done at the City of Raleigh, this the 4th day Of
November A. D., 1885,
By the Governor: ...
,'-... THOMAS BRAGG.
PULASKI CowPER, Pr. Secretary.
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CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR THE UNITED STATEs.-1n
1862 the number of pounds of sugar imported into
the United States, 456. 774 1873, the number of
pounds exported from the United States - Cos 400,
and the New Orleans report of crops of the United
States, $780, ZOO pounds; making 704, 32O, 1854
pounds as the annual consumption Of the article by
the inhabitants of the United States for that year.
In 1857 the imports rose to TIC, 149,999 pounds,
owing to the large falling off in crop, and
the number of pounds consumed was 1884, I'll ,257.
France, with population of $4,000, 900, consumes
100000 tons Of sugar, or pounds to each inhabi-
tant; Great Britain with population Of 2s, 400 600,
consumes 100000 tons, or 2sa pounds to each in
habitant and the United States with population
of q OoOO 900, consumes 1872 900 tons, 81 pounds
to each nhabitan So it is seen the inhabitants of
the United States their full share of this delicious
and wholesome article. Wholesome did we say?
Yes, nothing is more wholesome than pure sugar.
Use it yourselves readers and let the children have
it. instead of burnt and painted candies, which
always more or less injurious. The meaning of the
old saying that sugar rotted the children's teeth
was, that it lightened the parents pocket.
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TabIe 81 Taxes.


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Turner's ALMANAC FOR 1659.-We are under OBJ
legations to the publisher, Mr. Turner, for copy Of
his Almanac for the year 1859.
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SENATOR HAMMOND AND JUDGE DouGLAs.-The lass
Charleston Mercury says: "Senator Hammond has
been quoted in Northern papers as sympathizing
with and favoring Senator Douglas in Illinois, and
desiring his reelection to the Senate. We are au-
thorized to say that this is mistake. He has said
and done nothing to justify such assertions"
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NEwBERN New ERA.-The proprietors Of this pa
per- in their last issue, offer one-haf Of their estab
lishment for sale. The share offered is that of D.
Davies Esq, who is DESTROYS of obtaining situation
as Foreman in some book, newspaper or jobbing es-
Enlistment in this or any other State Mr.. Davies
is excellent workman, and has had great expert
ence in his business. The NeU Era is Democratic
journal, is well printed, and ought to have good
circulation. The opening would no doubt be good
one for an industrious and enterprisng young man.
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Rev. Isaiah Huntley, Of Vermont has been indict-
ed for forgery, ID getting up evidence for procuring
land warrants He was one Of the pious 4. three
thousand" who felt called upon to protest against
the wickedness Of the Kansas.N Nebraska bill Besi
ton Post. q ,gs,F4a - Leg sss ,5sI Ill !
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Thanksgiving Day.


It will be seen by the Proclamation of His Excel
lency Gov. Bragg, in our paper to-day, that he has
designated Thursday, the 25th instant, as Thanks
giving Day in North. Carolina.
The Governors of Rhode Island and New Jersey
have appointed the 18th instant, and the Governor
of Maine the 25th as Thanksgiving Days in those
States respectively. - - &
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Health of Neao Orleans,

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2-There was some frost ex-
percnced last night in the suburbs of this city
The deaths by fever yesterday were "a.
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Dy CIIc ICSIUtHC
LEWIS, CAss, Secretary of State.

SIXTH ANNUAL STATE FAIR OF V1RG1NrA-Eager to
ilege were on the Fair Grounds at an early hour yes
terday morning. 1t being the first day, and only
Judges officers and members, with their families
and invited guests, entitled to admission the crowd
was comparatively small, but yet much larger than
any anticipated under the circumstances. The wea-
Their, which always exerts such a controlling infu
ence outdoor exhibitions, exceedingly pleas
ant, although not ray of sunshine was observable
during the day The skies were overcast but until
midday no rain fell and the temperature was of
that truly bracing, invigorating character which,
should characterize November generally no less
heavenly than its immediate predecessor brilliant
and glorious October. A prominent and very beau
,iu feature, observable in the splendid which
the Grounds presented was the large and brilliant
attendance of ladies' From every portion of North.
Carolina and Virginia, we were pleased to recognize
many of the farest daughters which the two States
can boast and the interest they manifested in the
Exhibition, as well as the intelligent comments they
submitted were less characteristic of their patri-
otism than most excellent good sense.-Petersburg
Express.
The FA1R-Yesterday the grand opening of the
State Exhibition took place. and in every respect
a thorough success. The Cattle Horses Machinery,
Implements, Products &C., than filled the space
which had been appropriated for their exhibition
We refrain from commenting upon the stock and ar
ticles this morning, for so numerous and deserving
are they all that were to attempt it, would be
sure to find it an almost endless work.-Petersburg
Press.
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9Th; .
rLESHIP for Nov. 9Th;

Weekiies! MonthIiesE QnaIeeriies!!!
.-E,s 81 $40 WERKLlRs. ss. }t.t
"ARPER'S WEEKLY for No.. 9Th; 7sg 8 49, 90 "a
IL GLEASON'S LINE OF BATTLESHIP for Nov. 9Th;
TITLES LIVING AGE. lsey5.-
MoNrhLIEs.
RUSSELLS MAGAZINE;
ECLECTIC MAGAZINE; 40 80 III
BLACKWOODS MAGAZINE; sfsa.a - -.
HARPERS MAGAZINE; TO-.
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK. - 1893 -.--.. 49,;
ra'lss -fa-issT' QUARrEELES. y sAT- Z tsv =.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for October. RTt,
: ;, .etislssFzss For sale by SO ~ ts ssf.
Is. asasyis..y:gfl& .zztW.4L.sPOHER0Y. Ys
Raleigh, N. G., Nov. s, 1855. s.slsgfs S75s5a- 3d.
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HeDlth of SagGnnah.

SAVANNAH, Nov. There inter-
ments to-day, including four deaths from yellow
fever.
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PERsoNAL.-We were glad to meet in this place
on Tuesday last, Hon. Thomas Ruffin, the able rep
resenative of this District The Colonel, are glad
to see, is enjoying excellent health Wilson Ledger.
Every kind of employment requires particular
kind of genius.
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YelLoe Fsocr at Charleston.
CHARLESTON, Nov | The total number of deaths
from yellow fever during the past week were "a.
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ID 1 E ID

DIED,
In Weldon the 3lst October Sterling H. Gee, Esq.
aged So The deceased was for several repre-
sentative of Halifax in the Legislature and a warm
hearted and worthy man.