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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-08-18

DRY TMEs.-The weather remains remarkably
hot and dry, though glad to learn there have
been refreshing showers in some portions Of this and
adjoining counties. The corn and cotton crops are
suffering greatly and unless we have rain soon they
will be cut short Indeed, they have already sus-
tanned serious injury.
P'S. Since writing the above we have had
refreshing shower, but the ground is not wet much
"The Standard makes mistake in CHASING Mr..
Turner as Know Nothing. Though nominated by
that party two years ago, he never was a member;
and both then and now and always, declared himself
"to be Whig, and nothing but Whig. ."--HiIls-
boro' Recorder.
Glad to hear it-thnk better of Mr.. Turner-have
some hopes of him yet; though we see little differ
ence between eating the ID and drinking his BROTH
MAIL AGENTs.-We learn that an arrangement has
been mace by the P. o. Department at Washington,
by which Messrs. MCGOWAN and Whitaker, mail
agents on the Raleigh and CASTOR railroad, and Mr..
Ashton, mail agent on the Seaboard and Roanoke
railroad, will run through from Raleigh to Ports
mouth, Va This arrangement is very good one,
and will suit the convenience Of the three gentlemen
named-three efficient officers and deserving men.
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LAYING THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
N. F. MAURY. !"
MR.. FIELDS LOG OF THE EXPEDITION.

MR.. FIELDS LOG OF THE EXPEDITION
The Niagara arrived at the rendezvous on the 23d
of July, the Vaorous on the 26th, the Gorgon
the 9th, and the Agamennon the 2sth. The
splice was made on the afternoon of the 29th. At
7.45, evening, the signal from the Agamemnon
ceased and electricians reported want of continuity
in the cable but insulation perfect Kept paying
out, and at l.30, p m, the Niagara again received
perfect signals from the Agamemnon.
July 30.-Distance run 80 miles; paid out 131
miles. Depth of water 1859 to 1875 fathoms.
July S1.-Distance run 1877 ,oiles; paid out 159
miles. Depth 1857 to 1900 fathoms.
August 1-Distance run 145 miles paid out 1874
miles. Depth 1852 to 400 fathoms.
August 2-Dstahce l54 miles; paid out 1T;
depth 900 to 1890 fathoms; the Niagara getting
light and rolling much not considered safe to carry
sail to steady the ship, for in of accident it
might be necessary to stop the ship As soon as pos
sible At 38s this morning imperfect isulation de-
tected in sending and receiving signals but all right
again at $40; the fault discovered to be in the
ward room, in about 60 miles from the lower end
of the cable, which cut out and taken out Of the
circuit.
August 3.-Distance run lat miles; paid out 161
miles Depth TAO to l ,s2O fathoms. At 11.16,
forenoon, received . signal from the Agamemnon
that she had paid out 7S0 miles. At o'clock, even
ing, received signal that the Agamemnon was in
200 fathoms water. At 10 o'clock, evening, the
Niagara was in the same depth.
August 4-Distance, run l46 miles; paid out
154. Depth under 900 fathoms Made land at the
entrance of Trinity Bay at Q. m.
August 5.-l As, morning.-Anchored in the bay.
Distance run, "a miles. Paid out u. Total paid
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Deep River Commission.

The commissioners appointed by the General
Government to examine the Deep River country in
Chatham county, with view to its eligibility as a
site for national foundry, the ground
in discharge of that duty. The commission consists
of Capt. Charles Wilkes, S. NJ. Pook, Dan' B.
Martin and H. Hunt
We have received the following letter from Prof.
Emmons State Geologist, who is now engaged in
his laboratory in Albany, N Y. We regret, as he
Does that he was not informed Of the time the COM
missioners would be here, that he might have been
With them and given them his valuable aid:
ALBANY, August 0, 1858.
Editors Of the Standard:
GENTLEMEN am exceedingly disappointed that
l had not have heard Of the appointment of the
commission relative to the Deep River Foundry in
season to have accompanied it to the field. sup
posed that the matter had taken such turn during
the last days of the session, that commission
could be appointed, and had not the least expecta-
ton of hearing more from this matter, till the next
session of Congress, if at all. l am sorry that
could not be there. | am well acquainted with
Commodore Wilkes, who am just told is one
of the commission. Still l do not know that my
presence would alter the state of the question. |
would like, however. to be able to make my report
appear to be faithful statement Of the advantages
of the location for the purpose named proposed.
1t is now the 9th, and l am informed the commits
sioners left Washington the 4th SO can't possi-
bly, get there in to be of in this matter.
leave in a few days for N G.
Most truly yours,
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The Register...Mr. Miller.

The Register>still vents its spleen on Mr.. Miller.
No wonder Some little allowance should be made
for its spiteful temper 1t can't helpit The result
of the election sgnay disastrous to its spawned
hobby and him who rode it, is enough to make one
fret and fume. But the Registers msfortunes dres
sed off by its i'll temper, constitute no excuse for
that malevolence, under the influence of which it
would misrepresent facts to depreciae others. When
it says, "that in places where Mr.. Miller was best
known his speeches told powerfully in favor of Mr..
McRae," it is but rendering itself ridiculous. Mr..
Miller made but speech out of this Congressional
dstrict-n Halifax. That County voted for Ellis by
300 majority, being gain on Braggs majority of
about 15o. The friends of Mr.. McRae boasted that
they would reduce the majority in this County
eral hundred, yet they were beaten sSl majority,
being gain on Bragg's majority Of ss6 votes J.
They were also to gain for McRae in this district up
wards of one thousand votes, that being the fruit
they expected from the huculean labors of Venabe,
Cannady, Arlington, Linn B. & Co., but the people
were true to themselves and their ancient faith and
gave majority of over 5000 for Ellis
Linn B., Esq.,, Dragged Justify that he himself
would be elected with all ease, and that he would
carry " his friend Duncan through the contest in
Johnston with flying colors, giving him magnificent
majority, but not only the dashing suburban
chevalier unhorsed in the conflict, aud his back
covered with wounds received in ignominious and
timely fight, but the glorious Democracy of that
County distributed defeat to his friend =" to the
tune of 200 majority!
If the Register finds any thing in all this to justify
ITS spitefu depreciation of Mr. Miller, it is welcome
If this is what it means by "his speeches telling
powerfully in favor of Mr.. McRae," he, my friend
Duncan" might we'll complain of his organ, for
making such cruel sport over his msfortunes. He
has good reason to exclam, "Save me from my
friends!"
But the Register has really discovered that Mr.
Miller was I" of no force," none whatever, when he
Whig, that all his labors were worthless, and
brought defeat on his party If this be So then did
the Wing press indulge in some tall deception. But
such efforts to injure man because he would not
follow the Quixotic of the Register and aban
don his duty to his country at the behest of party
will receive the condemnation they deserve at the
hands of fair minded people The railing and wrath
of the Register will hurt one. Let it dist its
poison. The weather is hot and the elections are
against it 1t will cool off after while and become
little more charitable Come, neighbor! get a
good big water melon and eat it. They are cheap
and plentiful
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Radiance Lodge, Masonic Hall,

". C,Ju y
WHEREAS In the dIspensaton of alwise Providence.
the members of Radiance Lodge have been called upon
suddenly to the loss Of esteemed and
thy brothers. Richard n Forbes and Dr. Ira Scarborough
who active and worthy members of glorious In
stitution, therefore,
ResoLred, That while bow in humble submission TO
the will of the great Architect of the universe deem
meet and proper give expression to the love and respect
bre TO brothers while living bear testimony TO
the interest with which they sustained the principles of
Fraternity And, although snatched from midst By
the cold hand f DEATH while in the very prime Of life their
example will long be felt by the community in which they
lived and their virtues and exceency of character
bslmed in the hearts of their brethren
ResoLcd That in obedience to that principle of
cent and time-honored Fraternity which bids weep
with those who weep and mourn with those who mourn,
beg the melancholy privilege Of mingling tears
with those Of their bereaved families in this hour of ac
tiou, and of offering them heartfelt sympathy in this
their bereavement.
ResolUed, That the usual badge of mourning
thirty days.
Rso0ed That copy Of the above preamble and resolu
Ons be sent to each Of the families Of departed broth
ers, also copy to the 4ntrioun Adpocat with the
quest that the Newbern and Raleigh papers please copy
r. W. BEST,
]. WOOD,
C. II. HARPER I CH".
]. T. FREEMAN,
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HARD HIr.-The Baltimore Clipper, an original
K. N. paper, makes the following hard hit at "In.
dependents" The Clipper clips its brother Register
somewhat:
An INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.-There is no delu-
sion in political life equal to the resort of defeated
demagogues in bringing forth an independent can
didate at those pecuia periods when their party
in hopeless minority. During such seasons and
thenonly they get fully convinced of the necessity Of
separating city officers and party, and in the
event other trick being successful one, some victim
is selected to be pulled and torn by rival factions
disappointed wire pullers, damned ingratitude by
each side and when the brief term of Office expires
the used tool retires unapprecated and unregretted
(even if he honestly strove to do his duty) by those
his very election secured patronage to. In the whole
history of popular elections these creatures have
never been honored by reelection. They may
in some cases have accomplished their purposes by
breaking down party to which they had hitherto
professed fealty, and !oisted a set Of vampires on
the community, the outcass Of both political
ations, but they universally have been looked upon
as traitors to each faction to whom their elevation
due, and have retired unwept and unsung to
the merited oblivion Of private life with far less
character than when they emerged from it
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Hon. 4. w. Xenahle.

We learn that Mr.. Venable made speech at OK
ford few days ago. Ito vent his spleen, we presume,
for his signal overthrow in Granvil!e,) in which he
abused "Holden "-an abuse, by the way, which
seems to be the whole stock in-trade of broken down
political hacks and petfogging asprants, who have
neither sense enough to entte them to honoIs, nor
honor enough to seek distinction upon their own
merits. Meanwhile, Holden was enjoying the sea-
breezes Of Beaufort and feeling pleasant generally,
conscious that he has reached position in which
he may we'll despse the rawlings of senseess black
guards the TRADES of demagogues, and the SANDERS
OF old political fossils in general.
Just before Holden left, however, he drew pic
ture which entities him to high rank among the
old masters. 1t is picture of that ertingushed
parsonage, A. W. Venable, and it will 60 down to
posterity true likeness. 1t is true, SO life
recognized and applauded by all who know .he orig
inal. Here it is:
Some people grow worse as they grow older.
age, Instead of diminishing, appears only to increase
tnelr vanity, their ambition, and their evil passions
MT. Venabe furnishes repulsive example in this
respect Faithless to his party, deserter of his
principles, pretended friend to Mr.. Buchanan, but
really his enemy, justly consigned by the people to
private life, he yet fingers upon the stage ridiculed
1or bis garruty avoided for his assurance and his
vanity, dstrusted even by those who use him, and
ueested by all true men the embodiment of what
soever is unreliable and arrogant, and offensive and
se,nsh sem in public life The people Of Granvie-hs
OWN neIghbors-have no doubt ere this put the seal
ci their condemnation upon him, and buried him
Iorty fathoms down amid the decaying fossils Of the
past. May he rest in peace"
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Council of State.

The Council of State, according to request of the
Governor, convened in this City Wednesday last,
the 18th instant. Present, Capt. John Walker,
President, DR.. G. G. Marchant Col. N. M. Long, DIR.
D. G. w. Ward and w. D. Bethel Esq.
The Council was convened for the purpose of fill
ing the vacancies the Superior court bench occa
stoned by the designations of Judges Ellis and Per-
son. The following gentlemen. were appointed:
lst Circuit-R. r. Heath, Esq, of Edenton.
5tA Circuit-Jesse G. Shepherd, Esq, of Fay
ettevile.
These are excellent appointments and will give
general satisfaction. Both gentlemen are able law
yers, of urbane manners and irreproachable char
acters.
The resignation Of A. A. Mckay, of Sampson, one
of the Council, was received, and Patrick Murphy,
Esq, of the same county, was elected in his place.
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Partial returns from Shawnee, johnson and Frank.
lin counties increase the majority against the bill
to 704 The total vote Of these counties reoei.
we'd is 6,746: 1t is thought the whole vote Of the
Territory will reach ID 00O and the opponents Of the
bill claim majority of 5000. Topeka cast a4s
votes against the bill and 10 for it and Lecompton
122 against and 81 for it Nothing has yet been
received from the southern and western counties.
Another FiHbustering Erpedition-Gen Waller in
Louer California.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug 10.-A gentleman who has just
arrived from Albuquerque reports that 375 men
were met at the Pawnee Fork of the Arkansas river
enroute to assist Gen. Walker in Sonora. Walker
is said to have previously pasted with 800 mounted
men, who are armed with Minnie rifles and have 1S
pieces Of cannon. messenger also reports that
Col. Titus was then at FL Paso with Walker.
Ercessioe Heat in the West
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 1.-THE heat here yesterday was
excessive. The thermometer ranged from % to l04
Fahrenheit Eleven cases of sun stroke occurred,
seven of which have resulted in death.
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"Holden is some on snakes" ."--Milton Chronicle
Evans ought to know.

Coop ADVICE DIsREGARDED.-The following
tract, italics and all taken from letter written
at the National Observatory, Washington, on the
2sth of March, 1857, to the Atlantic Telegraph
and which has happily proved to be the Gerry best:
"Nevertheless, the enterprise upon which you
are engaged is an important one. Good weather for
it is very desirable nay, almost indispensable; and
these barometic anomalies suggestive. Perhaps
until after the goth of July. thing between that
time and the 10th of August the state of both sea
and air is usually in the most favorable condition
possible and that Is the time which my inrestiga.
tions indicate as the most favorable for laying down
the wire. recommend it, and wish you good luck.
Yours,
N F. MAURY"
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GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMNARY.-We have received
a catalogue of this School for the past year. from
which it appears the number of pupils in attendance
was l7s. This Seminary is beautifully located on
the N. c. Railroad, at Thomasvle, and now ranks
among the first class schools of its kind. The loca-
ton is healthy, easy Of access, and the terms very
moderate, the cost of board and tuition, English
course, being only $4S per session of twenty-one
weeks. For any particulars concerning the Institu-
ton address j. w. Thomas, ESQ.,, President
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"TuE LEGIsLATURE.-As was to have been antici.
pated. and, indeed the Democratic papers pre-
dicted, the main effort of the opposition has been
directed to the Legislature, and from various causes,
all being summed up in Democratic divisions about
men, they have obtained partial success SO far
being able to make some gains goes. These gains
may decrease the Democratic majority in the
ing Legislature to more manageable proportions, but
they will fail to make any impression to offer
ray of hope to the anxious asprants after Senatorial
honors o, Father Abraham, Father Abraham, sur
named Venable, but you have brought your pigs to
a bad market. Father Abraham, you have sold
yourself cheap, and have not got the money And
you, companions in affection, Messrs. Arlington,
McRae and Sanders-Lnn B. Sanders-we sort of
feel bad for you, but it serves you right you ought
to have had better luck and been better Democrats
Woe is me- Albania ~ VII Journal
Verify the foot of the disorganizer slides on SLIP
perry places, and brings the head low-even to the
bottom, as father Abraham, Arlington, McRae, Linn
B. and others can testify.
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Vance is elected by at least 800 votes.
Miller beats Dickson in this district 2S1.
Caldwell beats Pearson in this county, H.
Gen. B. NJ. Edney IS elected to the Senate in the
Buncombe district.
With the exception of the Congressional vote, ,the
Democrats make gains in all of the counties west Of
the Ridge as far as heard from.
Ellis gains on Braggs vote, except in this county,
Caldwell and Rutherford.
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The Government Ten Million Loan, Etc.

I"e U0pSHHIeHt IeHF M5tttOS IOuH, Etc.
WASHINGTON, August 9, P. M.-The bids for the
government loan of ten millions of dollars were
opened at the Treasury Department to-day. Riggs
d Co., Washington, and Belmont, of New York,
bid for the whole loan at premium of 3.77ths per
cent. The amount Of bids over per cent exceed
six millions of dollars. No bid under four per cent
premium was successful
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Messrs. Brooks and Clay.

Having heretofore published Mr.. Brooks card
concerning the personal difficulty between himself
and Mr.. j. H. Clay have felt bound, in justice.
to publish Mr.. Clay's reply, which will be found in
this paper. At the request of Mr.. Brooks we pub.
lished his card; and at the request of Mr.. Clay we
publsh his
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-08-18
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.

(Hedr The corner Of Hargets and .Winuington Srsas)
NNHE SUBSCRIBERS BEG LEAVE TO INFORM
81 Their friends and the public generally that they
prepared to execute all efs, such Monuments,
HeadStones Tombs and Grave Ornaments of all descrp
ican Marble at Northern prices md finished in the latest
and most approved style.
Also, Granite Work Of all descriptions for buildings
all other purposes Mason Wofl 4c., done to order.
n B. All orders from . dis nee promptly attend 70
GRIER FILE.
January Is 1858. 3-w1y.
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FOR SALE.

HAVE NORTH-DEvON YOUNG BULLS, and -
many HEIFERS for sale. They b. selected by ths
purchaser now, and will pasture them until the proper
time of delivery the LIST day of November next will
deliver them At the State Fair will have but few
exhibition that time Also few South-Dowr and Grade
South-Down and Leicester young BUCKS Apply soon
". r. HOLT.
Lexington, n. c., July 70, 1883 8o-wsts
H N. G. Planter copy three times.
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W- We learn that A. II. Curran, U. S. Deputy
Marshal, died at Elizabeth City, in this State, the
7th instant. He had been in feeble health for some
time
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The Monnfain Districf.


The Salisbury Banner of Wednesday last contains
the following:
"Just before going to press the following letter
was placed in our hands:
MoReANroN, Aug. 9th, 1858.
DEAR SIR: Below you will find bad news for De-
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Nprtb-Curuliua 5tunAarA
VILLA M W. HOLDEN,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
FRANK. /. WILSON. Associate Editor.

TERMS OF THE WEEKLY-7sco Dollars per anmunu
rrsriaby advance.
TERMS OF THE SEMI-WEEKLY-Four Dollars Der
,anrm invariably in advance.
MINERS are discontinued at the erniratioa of time for
,cIici they haze been paid.
Terms of Advertising in the Semi.Weekly
Standard.
Our regular rates of advertising as follows:
One square, ii lines or less) first insertion 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, 25
Longer advertisements in proportion.
Contracts will be made with advertisers, atthe a6oye
s1ur rates. for six twelve months, and the close
bs per cent will be deducted from the
Professional business Cards not exceeding five lines
will be inserted in either the Weekly Weeky for
s for $40 for twelve months in both pa
ners for so for six months, $l5 for twelve months.
fTerms of Advertising in the Weekly Standard.
One dollar per square for the first insertion and
for each subsequent Insertion No deduction U be made
an Ueey adUertsennts matter hOac long they mug
Only limited number of advertisements will admitted
into the Weekly. All advertisements otherwise
ed are inserted in the Semi and charged accord
uglv When the number of insertions is not marked on
the ad vertsement it is inserted until forbid
- Money sent us by mail is at risk.
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(NOAL DELIVERED AT RALEIGH FOR
~ ell so per Ton, in bulk, at tl2 so per Ton in
Hbds, by
KEITH FLANNER,
Wilmipgtei, N. c.
Orders should be forwarded Immediately the
delivery of the coal by the first of October Orders left at
the n. c. Railroad office will be attended to.
K.&P.
August H. 1898. 65-2tpd.
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az The last Register is something of curiosi.
ty. 1t argues earnestly, and we may say success
fully, to prove that Mr.. McRae would have been
elected If he had got enough uotes and also that the
opposition would have had majority in the next
Legislature if it could have succeeded in electing
sufficient number of members. Good for the Re-
gister 1t hits the nail on the head every now and
then-and these are its "happy hits"
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Later from Calitornia.-7he Frazer Ricer Fdrore.
A Collision. California and Oregon Politics, DC,
New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE steamship St Louis
from Aspinwall arrived here to-day.
The Star of the West had sailed from San Fran.
cisco the third with 800 600 in god and Cali
fornia dates to the GOTH
The Frazer River excitement was somewhat aba
ted Forty vessels left San Francisco during the fort
night for the new gold regions.
There had been a collision between the Merced
Mining Company and Fremont's men At Pine Tree
Drift. The former made armed attack upon the
latter who kept the assailants at bay and applied
to the Governor for aid. The Governor called out
the military when the assaiants, decamped leaving
Fremont in possession.
There is . strong contention among the democrats
of California for the possession of the nominating
convention. The contest les between the Admins.
tration men and the Douglas party under Broderick.
The Oregon Legislature has chosen Gen. Lane and
Delazon Smith, u 8. Senators.
The California markets are less firm, owing to
heavy importations.
SECOND DEsPArcH.
New YoRK, Aug. 11.-Other gold discoveries are
reported on the other side of Matches Pass.
In the already reported attack of the Indians upon
. party Of miners at Columbia, 1S whites and 100
Indians were killed