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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

WILMINGTON CoMMERc1AL-This journal, we re-
greet to state, has been discontinued. The Editor,
Mr.. Loring says he contempates going to "anoth.
part of the State to meet other engagements. -
With our contemporary Of the Wilmington Journal
" we sincerely trust that the "other engagements
referred to by venerable friend and contemporary,
may be more pleasant and profitable than the news
paper business has proved itself in this place. The
pressure of the times has been felt by the newspa-
per fraternity, in common with the whole business
community"
The Journal adds:
although the Commercial was not the oldest
paper in Wilmington, being somewhat the junior of
the Journal yet, in editorial experience and length
ened connection with the press, Mr.. Loring is ex-
celled by few, if any, editors in North Carolina
Thain along and varied career he may not have COM
United errors and made enemies is not to be sup
posed but we know that in his retirement from the
editorial profession in this place, he carries with him
the best wishes and kindest regards of his breth-
of the press. and of his citizens general
ly."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

W The Senate it is thought, will take the vote
on Kansas on Monday next Several exciting scenes
growing out of the Kansas discussion, have taken
place in that body.
Mr.. Crittenden has spoken against Lecompton,
and it is thought that both Crtenden and Bell will
vote against it.
Senator Douglas has been confined to his house
by Sickness and has taken no part in the late dis
cussions 1t is more than probable, however, that
he will insist on being heard before the final vote.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
Important Suit.

A friend in Arson informs US that at the recent
term of the Superior Court for that county, Judge
Manly presiding, suit was tried wherein the bank
of Wadesboro' plaintiff and VIM. H. Tomlnson
and others defendants The bank sued for about
$4,000. The defendants pleaded fraud and usury.
For the plaintiffs, Messrs Ashe, Osborne and Har-
grave; for defendants, Messrs. Strange, Gaines,
Dargan and McCorkle. All made able speeches,
and the jury, after being out about three hours
turned a verdict in favor of the defendants His
Honor granted a new trial.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
Latsr from, Utah

ST. LOUIS March 15-Mr. Hartwell, the secretaa.
~ OF Utah, has arrived here He left Col. John.
SONS camp on the 18th Of January. The troops
were in comfortable condition and excellent ba.S
There had been only four deaths since the srrv, Of
the command. aan-tt'- - ::
was thought that the entrance to the valley would
% made by another route, 100 miles longer. but
offering no distractions Of any magnitude. Some
principal chiefs Of the Utah Indians had bean INTO
:os e:oP' ana gave assurance of their peaceful
intentions towards the Americana = -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

RICHMOND ENQUIRER.-Baker p. Lee, Jr., ESQ.,,
twelve months to the Editorial columns of the En-
quirer, announces that his connection with the pa
per has ceased He parts on the most friendly
terms with Messrs. Richie and Dunnavant. Mr..
Lee is an able and attractive writer, and his abors
have contributed in no small degree to sustain the
reputation of that old and reliable journal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

N. G. MUTUAL LIFE Insurance Co. AGENcY,l
GAINESVILLE, Ala, March 8, 1858.
r. II. Battle, Esq
DEAR SIR: You have noticed the burning of
Steamer " Battle " on our river the morning of
the Isl, -some thirty-eight lives lost-among them
one boy "Cark F." the property Of James A. Mooring,
who is insured in this Office. You had about ten
risks on this boat; So you escaped we'll. lost one
valuable young man, not insured, whilst those had
insured were saved. This was the only one 1 had
on the river that was not insured.
Very respectfully,
R. G. MCMAHON, Agent.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

ROBERT P. DICK, Eso.-We are gratified to state
that this gentleman has been appointed District
Attorney of the United States for North Carolina.
Mr. Dick has discharged his duty on all occasions
with marked fidelity and ability. The cause Of JUS
tice and the interests of the government will never
suffer while in his hands. e. i.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

ADVANCE IN CorroN.-It will be seen by the
latest foreign news in paper to-day, that cotton
had advanced one-eighth of penny IN Liverpool
on the Sd instant, and that the market was firm.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
The New Hampshire Election.

Inc black Republicans have recently CARRIE New
Hampshire BY an increased majority. TIE New
Hampshire Patriot, the leading Democratic aper of
the State thus refers to the result and ~ leading
cause: It,. "- 'l '.- 3"'. =, "'' .'i.H
"The Kansas question has again crushed US with
its ponderous, blind, unreasoning power. Before
the LecomptOn Constitution question brought
before the country our prospects for success were
highly hatterng; our triumph seemed to be certain
upon it, fell like wet blanket upon the rising
age and earnest zeal of our friends and from that
day we were doomed; our defeat was certain and
apparent to all wellinformed persons.
" Yet the Democracy. hoping against hope, con-
tnued the struggle with courage and zeal never be-
aging circumstances. They hoped the people might
be induced to think and act with reference to their
own immediate interests, and they labored to direct
their attention to the sole questions to be affected
by the election; but their labors vain. Kan
sas and 'Lecomp:on were the magic words which
directed the action of thousands of honest voters
1t would be almost criminal in us to withhold
from our readers facts like the above. We very
much fear that the national Democratic party is
losing ground seriously in the free States by its adj
vocacy of the Constitutional rights of the South
involved in the Kansas question. The Old Guard"
in the free States will stand like wall of adamant,
but will they be equal to the great struggle in 1860?
The same men stood by the South on the fugitive
slave law, and later in the repeal of the Missouri
restriction; and now, when the proposition is made
to admit Kansas with the Lecompton Constitution
recognizing slavery, they stand by STILL but with
loss of strength, and at sacrifice of their as
tendency in their respective States. Honor 10 such
patriotism such devotion to the Constitution and
the Union such sincere regard for the best inter-
ests and the best hopes of man! But the test was
unavoidable, and the great body of our friends in
the free States appear to regard it. They feel,
all do, that the only course left to the Presi-
dent was to accept and endorse the regular action
of the people of Kansas and to frown down the
dangerous and revolutionary movements of the To-
pekates. We trust the State will soon be admitted,
and that peace will be restored. This accomplished,
the Democracy Of the free States will enter their
campaigns under suspicious circumstances, and
we may hope they will regain the strength which
they have recently lost
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

NOWN TAXES.-NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
IL that will attend at the MAYORS OFFICE in IT,
City Of Raleigh, THURSDAY, the list day Of 4nrii
next to take list of the taxables of said Cty AM
sons to give in their axabes ut that time viii
be subject to q double tax '~ ""'''
March 30, 1858. Or "A
~ Register copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
MARRIED.

On the 9Th inst by N. M. Hubbard. ESQ.,, Dr. John O.
Sinclair to Miss Mary Jane Clark daughter Of David Csk
decd, all of Arson county, N. c. -T'
- Spirit of the Age please copy. 81
At the residence of VIM. ]. Houston at Kenansyle on
the 9Th inst by Rev. James NJ Spruut Mr. John
Staillngs Attorney at Law to Miss Betsey Cstharine
daughter Of the late Samuel Houston.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

W Hon. w. A. Harris has retired from thu
Washington Union, as its publisher, and is sue
ceeded by Cornelius Wendell.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
For the Standard.
LIFE INSURANCE.

LIFE INSURANCE.
MEssRs. HOLDEN & WILSON: The following letter
well illustrates the policy of Life Insurance, that
1 ask place for it in your columns We have daily
evidences of the benefcent action of this Company
in numerous cases, which admit of no other than
pecuniary relief. Had the ten slaves insured in
this Office, persisted in the distressing calamity
ferred to in our Agents letter, the owners would
have received compensation within ninety days after
proof of the loss
Respectfully.
R. H. BATTLE, Secretary
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

New YoRK, March 17.-Flour is heavy and m
changed. Wheat unchanged. Corn is Srm sa.s
Of white at 6s, mixed 67. Stocks dull and lower.
Virginia skies 1921. = -.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

NEW York, March, 1.-THE steamer Europ,
sailed at noon today with only seven thousand dol
lars in specie WV
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
SDeciaI Notice.

The STANDARD conducted cty upon the CASE system
AU papers discontinued at the expiration Of tho tims
far p they huUe been paid Subscribers siH be notified
roua WEEKS before their time is out, by
their paers and unless the subscription isrenesCed pa
pr yN be discontinued This rule from Chich Mers
oR be departure. Watch the mark and
yosr subscription.
Wssi5y Standdrd So per dnnuna, in ADVANCE.
Semi Weekly Standard 81 per annunp. do
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office from, we'll as the to- which
they desire the change to be made.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

BALTIMORE, March 17.-Flour is dull and mn
changed. Wheat is steady, with good demand
Corn-white unchanged, yellow 81 5s cts. = "
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

BANKING m TENNEssEE.-G Governor Isham G. Har-
Tennessee his views on the subject 81 increeainq
the capital Of the bank Of the State We select tie
following from the close Of his message: Ia II -
Therefore. in nc; point Of view that can con.
ceive is the bank necessary to the State, and from
the foregoing it is evident that its capital could
6per cent. securities, in the winding up Of which
there would have been no risk but when you come
to wind op the bank, and restore to the State the
capital invested it will require the work Of yess 10
accomplish it. and of course her depositors, note
available of her assets; leaving the State to look TO
the most doubtful of her means with which to re.
pay the capital.
For these and other reasons assigned, am sa,is-
He'd that Il is impotc for the State to issue bonds to
increase the capital of the bank All Of which ia
respectful submitted to your consideration.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20
Loss Of the Steamer E,spira ,s..,s..

Loss o. tho Steamer Empire Stats.
New, YoRK, March 1.-THE steamer Emoire
State, from Fall River. for New York, was lost this
morning: Her passengers, and q portion Of the
freight were saved. ~ :, -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

SHOCCO LAND FOR sALE-THE UNDER
- SIGNED, having determined to move, offers for sale
his VALUABLE PLANTATION, situated 10 healthy and
rich country, and half miles from Shoccu Springs.
and three miles from Jones' White Sulphur; and adoinsG
the lands of W. K. Kearney Sessums Eaton Williams md
Others The improvements good, land FERTILE location
very desirable. -.sI rij &
Possession can b given supplied with pro
visions, stock, TOOLS &C. Address, ]. ii '7-a''
= - -, ALEX. B. HAWKINS, 81.
g.. ... ..,e. Shocco Springs,
Warren CO., N. @.
March 18, 1885, Sc I.. aai. 23-tf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

-seies fsarth and hsa: They say same Of Tho army
Snse 9 eave dess;fssef and yta % hung. taa
WAsnMeroz, March 17.-lf,. Crittendsn made
speech ID tds s6see sssisse tie Leconpton Cons.i-
tuition.
" IHer.f 7I--Ths UtaA nsn.rhl va orasss&ss b
The army bin wasssakss up and discussed unta
the adjousn0nk : @s*sT 'f.tE3s yf,Ex
The House investigating committee discloses the
hct that the printing ~ the llst two Congr 3,
has cost nearly t5,0Oo, ooC. There win b two 10.
ports The majority d in favor Of reducing the
price 30 per cent give out the binding to the low
est bidder and strip the system Of III sbussa The
minority report favors printing bureau, snd the
reduction of the amount Of the public advertising,
and also Of gvisg out the department printing 70
the lowest bidder a. =; as',fa ?: -
The Republicans in the House, ask for ons oe tvo
weeks more to discuss the Kansas question.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-20

DODGERS, FAMILY FLOUR-CONSTANTLY
n ON hand, and for sale BY r. f r.- -. - :
Raleiah March Is. 1858. IS s5.s5fs H.. - 2S--H
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Killing a Seducer.

A man named llardesty was tried al
Darlington, Boone County, Kentucky,
for shooting another named Grubb, who
had seduced his sister. The particulars
oflhe case are thus summed in the Louis
vile Courier -
81, will be remembered that sister OF
Hardesty was seJuced by Grub, an
that HaIdesty told The seducer that he
would give him six months between mar
rying the girl and being killed. The six
months expired, and Gtubb not having
married the girl, Hardesty met him, and
on sight shot him. The evidence show
ed that Grub was armed also iii eXpec-
,aton of the attack, but was shot in the
act of drawing his weapon. The trial
vas ended last Thursday, and she verdict
W as rendered Of not guilty. The follow
ing is the substance of the judgment pro-
nounced by Judge NL,aIl upon the YER
dict of not guilty By the judge in behalf OF
Hardesiy.
"Si,: You have been indicted by a
grand jury of you: country upon most
henous charge. You have put yourself
upon your country, and your God Tor
your deliverence. You have had fair
and impartial trial before them, and they
have both pronounced you not guilty, and
so say |. Ii may be improper Tor me to
express my sentiments, yet nevertheless,
will Go it. Young man had | been
wronged as you have been, would have
spent every dollar | had on earth, and al
that could have begged and borrowed
and then starved upon the track of the
william, but | would have imbued my
hands in his blood. Go hence without
DELAY. You are acquitted
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Paw Day.

DR.. Murphy, Paymaster at the U. 5.
Armory, Harpers-Ferry, says the Free
Press, entered upon the duties Of his office
on Monday last, and is now engaged in
emptying Uncle Sans treasury into the
pockets of the operatives Of the Armory
a much looked for and very acceptable Of
fering.
The Doctor discharges his duties with
promptness and genlemanly bearing, and
will make popular officer. He is assist
ed by Mr.. Danger6ed, Clerk, who has
been many years in the position and who
has no superior for capacity in the duties
pertaining 10 the office, and who we are
pleased to believe will be retained in his
presen! place.
AS the rolls for three months, had to be
signed by each workman Mr.. Thomas W.
Shrver is assisting in clerking.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Breach of Dam No. 4.

We understand that the freshet in the
Potomac river on Friday last effected a
breach in Dam No. 4 of tie Chesapeake
and Ohio Cana, situate near WilliamspoIt,
About 80 feet of the cribs near the Mary
land shore were carried away. This
disaster will probably suspend navigation
for short time, and besides the cost Of
repairs, involve a large loss Of revenue
from tolls, now much needed for the com
pleiion oI the new masonry dam al that
point.
We understand that Mr.. JuHN GAMER
ON of Washington city, (brolher 10 Mr.
Daniel Cameron of this place, has rcceiv-
ed the contract TO make the repairs, and
is now al the scene Of action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
May Ball.

A recent May Ball was held in Wash
ing,on city, at which one Of the daughters
of the Hon. G.. j. Faulkner presided a:
Queen" President Buchanan, and 9th
er distinguished gentlemen were in at!en
dance. The Washington Star describing
The affair, says -
1t was, in reality, most brilliant al
fair, where was assembled rare assocla
ton OF beauty, grace, talent and wll-"ne
of these peculiarly happy festive occa'
siOns where
"Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spake
again,
And all went merry as a marriage bell J"
We will not pretend to enumerate the
distinguished guests, for the company
'embraced large number Of the ellie and
fashionable among our citizens and tenn
poraty residents. Conspicuous in the
assembly, however. we observed our ven
cradle Chief Magistrate, President Bu-
chanan, whose cOunlenance was radienl
with good humor and qualification. SEN
alor Clay, also, embraced the occasion to
escape for a while from the onerous du-
ties of legislator and with his accom-
pIished lady, to mingle in this scene OF
enjoyment. Hon. y. ]. Faulkner and
his lady were also among the guests, and
their beautiful daughter was the Queen
of the occasion. But we shall proceed
no farther in naming those present as a
description of the scene will be more in
leresing 10 our readers.
The throne was picturesque in the ex-
IRENE, being beautifully adorned with
flowers, and in the centre OF the arch sur
mounted by large painting Of President
Buchanan, tasteiuIly encrcied with a
wreath of roses. The Queen of May
Miss Faulkner was the exact personlli'
cation of the character she sustalned-a
queen in every sense Of The word. About
fifteen years Of age. and very beautiful,
she was simply dressed, in white satin
boGdice and skirt, over which was thrown
a covering OF cloud like illusion, giving
her a weird or fairy-like appearance her
head was ornamented with wreath Of
SIMPLEX white flowers, a halo Of innocent
luveliness. Her maids of honor [ Misses
Mason and Wilson, were two Hebes !;
their maids Of honor, in their turn, were
IN perfect keeping with the rest. On Ell
ther side Of the throne was page, noun
ling a golden staff, the guardians of INA
iestv." Seated around were the faithful
subjects Of the floral court all appropriate
ly dressed, and all rendering spontaneous
homage TO their roy al mistress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Spring.

The season Of spring-time, of frogs
and horse radsh, shad and garden ma
king, while-washing and white hats, has
again come round. Now activity reigns
among The industrious, and little boys
like to 90 bare-fooied now the poor
cows nip the tender grass, and light fab
RIGS are purchased 10 he manufactured IN
10 expansive and expensive dresses now
the farmer is busy in his field, and terra
pins, snakes and printers, have desire to
crawl out into tie sun. And the same
sun shines pleasantly on all-on HE
freshly disturbed earth warming and pre-
paring il for The fruition of vegetaiion-on
man and beast, bird, insect and reptile.
Soon Summer will succeed Spring, and
SO with the endless round.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Another Railroad Disaster.

Another Railroad accident occurred on
the Central Railroad on Tuesday last,
Whitesboro', n. Y, occasioned by the
eastern and western trains meeting npon
a bridge which gave way, precpita,lng
both trains into the river, piing the cars
one upon the other, complete wrecks, and
produced on the sides of the cars and on
the timbers ofihe bridge frigl3 stains Of
blood. About 10 persons were killed IN
Guiding those who died afterwards from
their injuries. and about so persons were
badly injured
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15

was certain. For five years one Of these
Young girls was subjected 10 all The druug
erv OF savage life, and endured sutferlhgs
which language is too feeble 10 portray
The Younger of the two, Mary Ann,
child of only eight years, died OF siarva-
,ion during the first year oftheir captivity
villa Olive, aged thirteen years, win
oroa,er endurance, survived her sut1erngs'
and lives to give the narrative OF them 10
the world. -, A.
In the keeping Of this tribe, the NO
baveS.) Olive wandered toward me rac'n''
and in the wear 1856 was heard OF BY
Lieutenant Colonel Burke, then IN com
mand of Fort Yuma. Information was
brought 10 the fort by a friendly lnulan
named Francisco, who was dispatched It"
the Mohaoes with directions to bring me
white woman named Olive 10 the fort. A
great deal Of address was necessary, BON
on the part of the Indian and Miss oat-
man. TO reconcile the tribe TO the idea OF
parting with her. She finally however
reached the fort in safety, guarded oy
Francisco, where, for the first time in five
wears, she behed the face of civilized
whites. Her reception by the officers
was of the mos! cordial description; and
she was not long in sending information
of her rescue to Los Angeles, where her
brother. who had long been planning an
expedition to 90 in search Of his lost sister
heard the welcome news. After spending
some two years in California, where al
narrative of her captivity was published
she returned, in company with her brother
10 New York, arriving here by The last
steamer.--N. I. Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Grain Crops i'm Europe.

The Foreign news published in the
newspapers contains nothing with refer
ence TO the prospects of the grain crops,
bu il is said that private letters from the
North of Europe speak unfavorably of
them. We certainly wish our ncightors
beyond the ocean no such i'll luck as the
failure Of their crops, but if this misfor-
tune should befall them, they may rest
assured that the new world, at least from
present appearances, will be amply able to
supply them with the staff of life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
9f2AIERAn@9.


On the 9Th inst, al the Church Of 81.
Stephen, Ballimore.by Rev. DR.. McCabe'
John Richie. Esq. TO Bette H., daugh.
ter Of Col. Wm. p. Maulsby, both oil
Frederick, Md.
In Homer, Illinois. by Rev. #. VI.
Hess, on Wednesday, 5lh inst, Mr.. ia
cob Snyder, formerly Of this place, 10
Miss Ella EDen. of tie former place.
On tire 81 inst, in the NJ. =. Church.
SmithfeId, by Rev. w. s. Hammond
Mr.. Nm. Wernwdg, TO Miss .Annie h.
KdnfiSs, both of IIarpers Ferry.
On the 29Ih nli., by Rev. J. p. Smell,
ger, As0 ". Renner. TO Miss Rachael
n. Utfiinms, both Of Harpers Ferry. -
On he 4lh inst. by the same, Isaac ".
Re,her, to Miss Martha II. .&ae0er, all
OF this county.
On the l4Ih ult.. by Rev. John u.
Facker, ". a. Cunningham. Esq. OF
St. Joseph, Mo-. 10 Miss Annd d.,
daughter Of j. w. Boyd, Esq, formerly
OF Maltinsburg.
/ At tie City Hotel, Frederick Ci'y,Me''
on Tuesday evening last. by Rev. MI
Ross. Mr. Daniel n. Hill, Of this county
10 Mis- Susan Jans Biiimyer. Of BrIke'
ley County, and daughter Of the late Con-
rad Billmyer, Esq.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-05-15
Temperance Meeting.

A Temperance meeting will be held in
the Presbyterian Church, ShePherdstown,
on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst, at !
before s o'clock. The Rev. J. LAND
STREET of Marnnsburg, will speak on the
.Available Remedy for Intempermce.
One or more speakers besides Mr.. LAND
STREET will address the meeting. The
proposed meeting is likely TO be Of as
great interest as any ever held in this town.