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The Election on Thursday next.


The Register announces Maj Willie d. Jones as
a candidate for the scat in the House of Commons
made vacant by the resignation of Mr.. Haywood
and appeals to its Wing friends to give him united
and hearty support
The Democrats of the County and the friends of
Mr.. Mordecai will now perceive the Importance of
active efforts between this and the day of election
We have the best reasons for believing that the
Know Nothings thoroughly and secretly organ
ling and will poll their full strength for Maj Jones.
Democrats of Wake, you have but to turn out at
the polls the day Of election to defeat this
ment of the opposition and to retain your full repre-
senfaton in the Legislature. The contest will be
between Mr.. Mordecai and Maj. Jones-the former
a Democrat, and the latter Know Nothing Mr.
M,r,leca as you well remember, was the next high
Convention and he is in the field now at the request
of numerous friends in all portions of the County.
The friends of Mr.. Haywood, as we are informed,
will give him united support and indeed there
can be no doubt of his election by large majority,
if the party will turn out in its strength Thurs
day next.
Be on the ground early in the day, and obtain ev-
erv vote you can for the Democratic candidate
Keep strict eye upon "Sam"-you know him of
old He will defeat us if he can, and he will do it
secretly, and then boast of his well-laid schemes
"Forewarncd, forearmcd" We have the County
now let us determine to hold it against all combi-
nations and all efforts.
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THE HARRINGTON IRON ORE UPON THE
Upper CAPE FEAR


UPPER CAPE FEAR.
1t is some time since called the attention of the
public to this locality of iron. 1t described as
a rich and valuable ore and regarded as an addition
to the resources of the State for the manufacture of
iron ore. Specimens from the richest part of the
bed were analysed and found to be free from any in
furious substances, as sulphur and phosphorus
There are many remarkable points connected with
this ore which are quite worthy of attention The
slick, for example, is ditfuscd through the ore in
very fine particles and is excessive in quaint
ty. 1t is unlike the New York ores, which contain
the slick in a coarse condition and frequently in so
large quantity that it has to be washed The CEN
tire OF the bed is nearly pure oxide, it appears
from my first analysis, but towards the outside of
the bed or vein it becomes nanganesian and calca-
reous. Now the presence of manganese, though it
is not contained in the best of iron steel is still
important and contributes way or other to the
production of the best kinds of iron and steel Thus
the HGmattes Of Salisbury county and other local
tiles on this range of ores, associated with
ganeSe; and the iron has been used from time i'm
memorial for the manufacture of rifle and gun bar
rels by government, on account of its softncSs,
we'll toughness The best of English cast-stecl is
prepared by adding manganese in the proportion of
about two per cent. 1t is supposed that manganese
is important in the production of proper slaig, by
which the iron is purified and rendered tough and
malleable
Now the Harrington ore is found naturally mixed
with the oxide of manganese and hence the proba-
bty that this bed will become one of the most val
liable in the southern States for the production both
of steel and iron of the best quality. The itself
appears to the eye if it would be refractory and
difficult to work. but its composition shows the
trary. This bed being of the largest in the Uni
ted States renders it possible to select that quality
of ore which may be desired for any special pur-
pose and being also, upon both sides of the river
and easily accessible, the place bids fair to become
one Of the most important manufacturing points in
the South, upon the Atlantic slope For pud-
ding, this ore will also command high price, for
it is perfectly suited in its composition and texture
for this kind of furnace
In conclusion, l may remark, that were there no
other kinds of ore, or other product of value in
the Deep river valley, the owners of this property
could afford to make the river nayigable up to this
point in order to the cheap transportation of
iron and steel ore to the markets of the world.
Z. EMMONS,
Geologist to n. Carolina
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
MEssrs. EDITORS Among the many beautiful
presents to gladden. the hearts of our children at this
happy season, l know of none having as strong a
claim inhabitant of this State and, especially
Of this city, the volume entitled, "A Wreath fror:
the Woods of Carolina"
The design of the work, and the literary matter
are by Il lady of this city, whose genius, manifest
to all in this production, and evinced to her friends
in several departments of the arts, not all the
of large family and responsible position have
been able to rcpress; while another lady of this
CITY has furnished the colored drawings from which
the beautiful flowers have been engraved.
The author has presented the fruit of her labors
to the Church Book Society; it is therefore on her
part offering of piety well Of taste and talent
to swell the amount of the good and beautiful things
of the season.
The Society have shown their sense of the value
of the gift by the expense and pains which they
have bestowed upon the volume. Its paper, type,
and above ALL exquisite representations of the flowers
make the book Il treasure in its externals.
But after ALL the stories for the children constitute
its chief attraction and merit The styles singular
ly clear and animated; the spirit is the spirit of love
and cheerful piety the lessons are wise, yet ad-
mirably adapted to children and the whole is sug-
gesve of the brightness and fragrance and freshness
of the woods themselves in a charming morning of
May.
Let all the friends of the young that their lit
tie favorites have among their Christmas treasures
&C Wreath from the Woods of Carolina"
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The LegisIature.

No business has been transacted since our last,
nor will there be until Saturday next, the day to
which leave of absence granted to members.
The two houses have, however, met every day and
adjourned over from day TO day, as required BY the
Constitution
On Saturday next being the first day of January,
Gov. Ellis will be inaugurated; and on Monday next
the business of legislation will begin again. The
general impression is that the Legislature will not
adjourn before the sth or 10th of February
Our Reporter for the Senate has given graphic
sketch of the amusing proceedings of that body on
Thursday last.
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For the Standard.


MEssRs EDITORS: An effort is now being made to
consolidate the Offices of Clerk and Master in Equity
and Clerk of the Superior Court
When the court of Equity was established in
17S2-see laws of North Carolina, chap. 18th Sec
4h-each clerk of the Superior Court of law for the
time being, was made also Clerk of the court of
Equity. The Legislature Of 1887 .tonnd that the
system did not cork ace and in that year-see chap
22d Sec 3d-they said the present mode was found
productive of great delay and difficulty and enac-
ted that the Judges of the said court shall appoint
some person of skill and probity to act Clerk and
Master &c.
In many of the counties of the State, the clerk of
the Superior Court has as much business to attend
to- particularly during term time, he well do
without imposing the further duties of the Office of
the Clerk and Master in Equity upon him; and if in
the early history of our courts it found ncon-
venient and productive of great delay and difficulty
how much more so would it now be found when
the dockets of both of those courts crowded with
cases.
During term time the Clerk of the Superior Court
is constantly engaged either in furnishing informa
ton about matters on trial. swearing witnesses,
cording verdicts, giving witness tickets, &C., and
would not have the time to leave his post to show
papers in the Equity Office or prepare that docket
for trial. 49,
Better let the two offices remain they are, until
the whole judiciary system is remodeled
5"- = SMITH.
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The Editor of the Warrenton Necs, writing to his
paper from Raleigh under date December lst says:
Since writing the above, Mr.. Faribault, col
league of Mr.. Haywood has introduced resolution
Of inquiry into the right of several members to hold
their seats 1t is to be regretted that this i-advis
cd measure has been introduced by Democrat As
a party we will be held accountable for that delay in
the public business, which will be the certain
sequence of this resolution. Nor will Mr. Farbault
Gain in personal reputation, for the impression is
general that pigue for the decision in Haywoods
case has been the only motive. This may do him
Injustice But the measure will be remembered and
discussed when his explanation is forgotten. The
measure is understood as striking specially at Mr..
Settle: the other names are merely cover for an
attack on the Democratic Speaker. If it came from
a political opponent it would be considered as mat
ter of course; but coming from progressed friend,
it has disguised even these who felt bound on prn-
ciple, to make due inquiry into the allegations
The above contains grave charge against one OF
the representatives from the county of Wake. The
charge is that actuated by mere pique, and not by
sense of public duty Mr.. Faribault has taken an
"ill-advised' step, which has "disgusted" por-
ton of the Commons, and the result of which can
only be "dclay in the public business" And COM
Ing as it does from a "professed friend" and pro-
fessed Democrat this charge is more serious than if
it had elnanated from one Of the opposition.
Now we have no idea that this charge is true. We
believe in the first place. that whatever may be the
constitutional law in the referred to, and what
ever the decision of the Commons Mr.. Farbault was
actuated by high sense Of public duty; and that
''other names" were not used merely as cover for
an attack on Mr.. Settle Nor is it true that the
impression is general that pique for the decision in
Haywoods case has been the only motive " for this
movement by Mr.. Faribault. Grant that it is true,
and what are we to think of the action of the Com
mons in directing reference of the cases embraced
in Mr. Faribaults resolution to the Committee on
Privileges and Elections? Can it be possible that
the Commons, laboring under this general impress
ion as to the unworthy motive of the mover would
have ordered reference of his resolution to COM
mittees
We do not propose however, to argue the ques-
ton as to Mr. Farbaults motives, or to 60 into the
subject matter of his resolution. Our only purpose
is to protest against the injustice done Mr. Farlbaut
by the Nes and to express the belief that the House
of Commons contains member more honest than
Mr. F. or more uniformerly disposed to do what he
thinks is right
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Mr.. BRuros's Musical. CoScERT.-We had the
pleasure of being present on Wednesday evening
last at the Concert given by the scholars of Raleigh
Female Seminary in the large room of the school
edifce on Hillsborough street. The large audience
in attendance testified their delight by frequent ap
pause. Where all did SO well it would be unjust
and unkind to discriminate The scholars exhibited
unmistakable evidence Of having been carefully and
skilfully instructed We are gratfed to learn that
the school, under the management of the Rev. Mr.
Bruton Principal, is constantly growing in public
iavor and that it will the next year with
the most hattering guarantees of permanence and
prosperity.
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VA, ANTED A TEACHER TO TAKE CHARGE
w of BUFFALOW ACADEMY, situated Is miles
north of Raleigh pleasant and healthy neghbor
hood None need apply unless they bring ample testimony
of scholarship and good moral character
Apply to H. W. MONTAGUE
Sec'y BID Trustees, Roesvile, N. c.
The next Session of Bufalow Academy will begin the
Sd MONDAY in January, 1883. Any number of boys
get board in the neghborhood at from II $40 per month";
including fuel, washing, lights, servants, &c.
By order of the Trustees
H. w. MONTAGUE, Secy.
December a. 1858. 1O9-td.
tag Register CODY.
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TAR RIVER MALE ACADEMY.
GRANVILLE Co., n. G.

TAR RIVER MALE ACADEMY,
GRANVILLE Co., n. e.
MORTON VENABLE, Principal
VUVHE NEXT SESSION of this Institution will COM
Il mence on MONDAY the 10th of January, 1883.
The Academy is situated eight miles south west from
Oxford. The Principal was educated at Hampden Sidney
College Va and during the past four years has been
gagged in teaching He can produce satisfactory tesmo-
mails of his qualifications Students will be prepared
College, or the ordinary business OF life.
TERMS PER SESSION OF TwENrY-oNE WEEKS.
Primary Department., $l2 SO
Higher English Department, 1900
Classical g 90 90
Board be obtained in the most respectable families
IS per month exclusive of lights
Reports will be sent TO and guardians at the mid
die and close of each session.
For further particulars address the Principal, Walters
p D. Granville county, N G.
December 3, 1858. 52-w4t.
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IMPORTANT SALE!

u the highest bidder at the residence of the late Gen.
NJ T. Hawkins all Of the perishabie property consisting
of large and valuable stock of Thoroughbred horses
Jacks, nine Jennes thirteen mules; large stock of
tie hogs and sheep quantity Of fat pork corn fodder
shucks and straw carts plantation utensils &c
At the time and place will be hired ne
groes, among whom several valuable mechanics and
house servants.
Also the LIST day of February next at the Baker plan
taton all the stock of mules cattle and hogs quantity
of pork the crop of corn fodder and shucks wagons
CARTS and plantation utensils Terms made known
days of SALE
S. G. WARD, r..
JNO. WATSON, HAf O.
December "a, 1858. los-tds.
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MOUNT IDA SELECT CLASSICAL SCHOOL.

JUSEPH VENABLE, A. B.. PRINCIPAL n :
VENHlS School will be opened Monday the 18th of
Il January, 1859 Situated nine miles West from Oxford,
its locality is eligible, the neghborhood moral and especi
ally Tree from the vices SO common to villages.
The course OF stuoies pursued at this Institution is de-
signed to prepare young for admission
Education.
The Principal was graduated at the University of North
Carolina and can produce the highes: testimonials of
qualification -
The Scholastic year is composed of two TERMS twenty
one weeks each The price Of Board and Tuition Sixty
five dollars per term.
Applications for admission should be made in advance,
and all communications before the Commencement of the
Session addressed to the Principal Oxford but after
MIN at Oak Hill, Granville county, N. G.
REFERENCE:
Faculty of the University of NortlCarolna, j. H. Hor
ner Principal of Oxford Class and Math School Prof A.
T. brown, Rev T. j. Horner, Rev. T. U. Faucette, Hon.
Il. B. Gillian, NJ. V. Lanier, Esqrs.
Dec 8, 1858. Swat
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MARRIED..

On the 9th instant by w. II. Royster Esq., Mr. Robert
Wkerson to Miss w. Dayie, both of Person county.
In the town Of Edeuton the residence of her father
by the Rev. S. j. Johnston, D. D., Mr. William Badham
jr, and Miss Louisa daughter of Jno NJ. Jones, Esq.
On Wednesday morning December 9Th, by J. L. Ballard
Esq, Rev. James T. Williams of Marlborough, to Miss
Margaret Harper daughter of the late Edward Harper
In ST. Lukes Church, Salisbury, on the 22d December
by Rev. Mr. HaughtL., MIR. E. T. Brodnax Miss Alice j.
Jones, daughter of H. c. Jones' Esq.
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OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY,

OXFORD GRANVILLE Co., C.
Vu\HE NEXT SESSION will commence on MONDAY,
4 the 18th day of January, 1859. - as 81"
The Trustees in making this announcement. would avail
tuition to the public as every way worthy IN an eminent de-
gree OF continued confidence and patronage has been
in charge OF Mr. Samuel L. Venabe the present Principal
for period OF fourteen years and it is but inst him
say that his character and qualifications teacher have
been BY the which has attended nstuc
tl0ns to be of no order, and entitled him
place in the foremost rank of those engaged the
business of education The system of instruction pains
taking and thorough and the of studies embrace
such subjects as usually taught in Female Semnares
of the first class. 49, ...-
Applications for admission should be made in advance
and all COMMUNICATIONS addressed to the Principal
ford. n e =.
By order of the Board -.
R. B. GILLIAN, President
oxford, Dec p, 1858. -s.F ...-.-- 52-w3t.
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LAW SCHOOL AT WILLIAMSON.

LAW SCHOOL AT WILLFAMSTON,
PROPOSE, IF SUFFICIENT INDICTMENT is OF.
u fered, open Law School the LIST February next
This village is as healthy any in this Section and
Law here promises at least equal advantages any
other place There will be regular Lectures and Students
will have the use of good library Those desiring join
the School will inform once.
ASA BIGGS.
December %, 1858. lo9-4t.
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TO DRUGGISTS.

a GRADUATE OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
IN of the University of New York, and practitioner of
seven years experience. desires situation in wholesale
drug establishment His for wishing such a situa-
ton is that his health will admit of exposure incl
dent to the practice of medicine The most satisfactory
references gwen both as TO character and qualification.
Address, MEDICUS
Pittsboru' N G.
December %, 1855 5sEwtf
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Negroes. Lands, Turpentine DistilIery, Stock,
Farming Implements, ETC.. Etc,

an THURSDAY, the 18th day of January, 1885, the
u Subscriber will offer public SALE at his residence
Baden county about three miles from Beatys Bridge the
following valuable property, to witt
and children The negroes viii be sold in one lot or in
families, as may be desired
Also at the time and place, valuable tract of
farming and turpentne land containing about thry
hundred acres lying Immediately the of Black
river and having convenient outlet to market by Steam
boat navigation. The Improvements the above land
consist of comfortable dwelnghouse, with good negro
houses stables and all other necessary outbudngs with
excellent water the premises The location is of
the most healthy in the State.
Also, number Turpentine Still, with capacity of
twenty-five barrels.
Also the whole stock of horses cattle, hogs corn fod
der, peas, farming implements, furniture, ETC., etc.
Terms, which will be accommodating made known at
sale. A. N. MCDONALD
December II, 1885, 52-wts
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BEULAH MALE INSTITUTE.

MADISON, ROCKINGHAM Co., n. c.
VTNHE SPRING SESSION commences on wEDNEs.
IL DAY, January 18th, 1873? -
Students prepared TO enter any class in College The
scholarship is M0'oHM and discipline riyid.
Board and tuition per session $45 to So.
For catalogue address,
L. H SHUCK,
Madison, N. c.
December o. 1858. 5s-w4t
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A MINISTER SUED FOR BREACH OF PRoMsE-Miss
Sarah c. Doyle, of Poughkeepse, N. Y, has sued
the Rev. w. E. Clark for breach of promise, and
laid her damages at So, GOO.
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SENATOR DOUGLAS IN HAvANA.-SenatorD Douglas
was very kindly received at Havana on his recent
landing there from the Black Warrior. The Cuban
officials, under the lead of Col Ortenback, escorted
him and his family on shore in the State barge.
They intended to remain in Havana week.
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RED MOUNTAIN FEMALE ACADEMY.

UKANGE COUNTY, n. c.
vE<1lE Spring Session will commence lst February 1852
n and continue twenty-tne weeks. Board in highly re-
Specialize and agreeable families. S35 to $40. Tuition in
English SO TO $l5; in Languages, SIS Drawing Paint
ing and Music at the usual prices. small number of
pupils board with the subscriber
MERIH ETHER LEWIS, Principal
Dec. ~, 1888. 52-w5tpd.
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- The following public officers in North Caro-
Ina have been appointed by the President and con-
irmed by the Senate: James E. Gibble, Collector
at beaufort; James T. Miller, Collector at Whining
ton; and Hiram R. Nixon, Surveyor of the Port of
Wilmington
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DEATH OF GEN NJ T.. HAwKINs.-We learn from
.he last Warrenton Neaos that Gen. Micajah T. Hawk
ms Of Warren, died at his residence in that county,
I'll The 22d December, in the 74th year of his age.
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~ 1t Is stated that colored students are now at
'~"auis the exercises of the Yale Medical School.
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Speaker: A Senator has no right to ask ques-
tons except Of Senator'S in this chamber.
9TH Senator: Then, sir propose he be elected q
Senator for a few minutes:
Speaker. The motion is out Of order.
9TH Senator appeal =
I'd Senator. l call for the ayes and noes.
Speaker stating, and about to put the question:
Sd Senator. l call the Speaker to order. laugh
Speaker. ThesSenator cannot call the chair to
order
Sd Senator. Allow me, Mr.. Speaker, to state the
point.
Speaker. I call the Senator to order (Cries of
"leave leave.'o
Sd Senator. A question may be stated sitting,
but must be put standing
Speaker. The chair knows that as well as the
Senator. loud laughter:)
One of the clerks being absent, 9th Senator pro-
ceeded to call the roll nvertedly commenting upon
the Senators, named, in most humorous man.
ner
Speaker Clark at this point returned to the chair,
order and decorum became restored and the Senate
adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
70 the eye that can see anything to condemn or
sheer at in such scene as this at such season, all
that is cheerful and bright ip Christmas Present
10 Come, must be shut out! And it may be that in
looking once more towards Christmas Past, nothing
will be seen there to call up the shadows of
'The forms that we loved to greet!"
Shonld that be So then God help that desolate
heart!