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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

SIXTH ANNUAL STATE FAIR OF VIRGINTA.-Eager to
participate in the great gala all entitled to the priv
ilege the Fair Grounds at 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-
ther, which always exerts such a controlling inf1u
ence outdoor exhibitions, was exceedingly pleas
ant although not ray of sunshine was observable
during the day The skies were overcast. but until
midday rain fell, and the temperature was of
that truly bracng, invgoratings character which,
should characterize November, generally no less
heavenly than its immediate predecessor-bril
and glorious October. A prominent and very beau
tiul feature observable in the splendid scene which
the Grounds presented was the large and brilliant
attendance of ladies. From every portion Of North.
Carolina and Virginia we pleased to recognize
many of the farest daughters which the two States
boast, and the interest they manifested in the
Exhibition, as well the intelligent comments they
submitted, no less characteristic Of their patr
otism than most excellent good sense.-Petersburg
Express.
The FAIR,-Yesterday the grand opening of the
State Exhibition took place. and was in every respect
a thorough success The Cattle, Horses, Machinery,
Implements, Products &C., more 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
they all that to attempt it, We would be
sure to find it almost endless work.-Petersburg
Press.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY, THE 2ND.-No less than
sixty five representatives to Congress-more than
onefourth of the entire body-were elected on Tues
day last, namely, thirty in New York, eleven
in Massachusetts, five in New Jersey, four in M'chi
gan. nine in Illinois, and three in Wisconsin. we
shall no doubt be able to inform readers in our
next how these elections have gone - -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10
A SITUATION WANTED.

A SITUATION WANTED.
a YOUNG MAN, A GRADUATE OF THE UNlVER-
IA SITY of NorthCaroina, and Of some experience in
teaching, is desirous of obtaining situation in High
School Seminary He expects to make teaching his bu
siness and wants permanent situation.
The best of testimonials to character and qualica
tions be given. Address
"TEACHER,"
Midway, Davidson Co, n. C..
November s. 1853. 5-w5t*
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: RedItA Of Ne,, 0,lsa,., :

HedM Of -Msc Orleans. =
NEW ORLEASs, NOV. 2-Thers Wa some frost en-.
Perienced last night in the suburbs Of this city,
The deaths by fever yesterday were "a ~ = S..ss
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR IN THE UNITED STATEs.-ln
1852 the number of pounds Of sugar imported into
the United States, 456, 774, 1873, the number of
pounds exported from the United States 12 Cos 1859,
and the New Orleans report of crops of the United
States, 26O, POI, 700 pounds; making 7O4,32o,364
pounds as the annual consumption Of the article by
the inhabitants of the United States for that year.
In 1857 the imports rose to 776, 1909 pounds,
owing to the large falling off in own crop, and
the number Of pounds consumed was s34 I'll ,257.
France, with population of $4,000 ,OoO consumes
$50 900 tons cf sugar, or pounds to each inhabi-
tant Great Britain, with population Of %, ,40O, 600,
consumes $50, 900 tons, 2s4 pounds to each in
habitant; and the United States, with population
of 27 OnO 900, consumes 1872 900 tons 81 pounds
to each inhabtant So it is 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 are
always more or less injurious. The meaning of the
old saying that sugar rotted the children's teeth
was, that it ghtened the parents pocket.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10
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. ,.. t-.l 49,.
The Governors of Rhode Island and New Jersey
have appointed the 18th instant and the Governor
of Maine the 95th as Thanksgiving Days in those
States respectively. III,
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The Elections on Tuesday last.


The returns from New York indicate the election
Governor, by twenty to thirty thousand majority
The Black Republicans claim twenty seven out of
the thirty three members of Congress, and il seems
to be conceded by the Democrats that they have lost
five members of Congress. Cochrane and Sickles,
Democrats, are elected from New York City. The
other members from the City belong to the opposi-
tion
New York City has given Mr. Parker, the Demo.
cratic candidate foI Governor, l9, 400 majority
Democratic loss of about 1000. John Kelly, FORM
erly Democratic member of Congress, has been
elected Sheriff of New York City by ten thousand
majority.
The Legislature is Black Republican.
The Black Republicans have carried every thing
in Massachusetts, Banks is reelected Governor, and
all the Congressman are abolitionists One of the
few green spots in this waste of aboltiondom is the
election of Caleb Cushing national Democrat to the
Legislature.
New Jersey has elected two black Republicans,
one independent Democrat, and probably one sound
Democrat TO Congress. But the chances are that
the delegation is fusion black Republican. The
Legislature, it is thought, is black Republican.
The returns from Delaware are not full. but they
indicate a Democratic triumph. The Democratic
State ticket is said to have been elected, and the
Legislature and the member of Congress- it is said,
Democratic
In Michigan the whole black Republican delega-
ton to Congress is elected. The State is reported
to have gone by large majority for the abolition
sts
As far as heard from in Wisconsin Dunn, Demo-
crat, was 935 ahead. That is all we know about it.
If Mr.. Dunn is good Democrat, we wish him a
glorious victory-5ut we fear the fusion, anti-Le-
compton feeling in all that region.
The returns from Illinois are confused and by
means full. Fifteen thousand votes polled in
Chicago of which the black Republicans obtained
majority of one thousand over the Douglas men.
But 246 administration -anti-DouSas votes were
polled in the City. The partizans of Douglas have
made large gains and far as heard from the Leg
isature stood 46 black Republicans, 43 Douglas De-
mocrats and 10 doubtful. A teegraphic despatch
to Forneys Philadelphia Press states that Senator
Douglas has trumphed, having majority of the
Legislature
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

DUPLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR will be held
in keenansve on next Friday, the 9th inst VIM.
A. Allen, ESQ, is to deliver the address, and the
public may rely upon hearing something good
GOltlsborO' Tribune.
We acknowledge invitations to attend the Duplin,
Cumberland and Mecklenburg Fairs, all of which
took place this week, and regret that it was not in
our power to attend either of them.
1t is not easy estimate the benefits of State and
County Fairs They improve the soil, the crops, and
stock of all kinds; they encourage handicraf the
fine arts of painting, music sculpture, and architec-
ture as well as all kinds of mechanical skill; they
promote industry the farm, in the workshop, in
the studio, in the office, by The domestic freside, in
the household, producing new things and reforming
and remoulding DID, thus adding in almost every way
to the comfort the convenience and the wealth of
the State. Let them be encouraged; and let US all
labor in this way and in all honorable ways to make
our good old State what she ought to be among her
sisters.
LEFT NEwBERN.--Judge Heath left our town this
morning, for Trenl,n where he will enter upon his
duties in opening the Fall Term of the Superior Court
for Jones county to-day. His Honor had hard
time OF it here last week, but understand his du
ties will be quite light at Jones' there is nothing
much on the docket We learned from member
of the Special Court of that county, who was on
visit here last week, that the county and superior
courts would both off in that county this week,
and would not be likely to occupy more than four
days--Neacbern Progress
The members of the bar and the presses of the
Newbern Circuit speak in high terms of the manner
in which Judge Heath has discharged his duties :
NEwBERN New ERA-The proprietors Of this pa
per- in their last issue, offer half Of their estab-
lishment for SALE The share offered IS that of D.
Davies, Esq., who is desrous Of obtaining situation
as Foreman in some book, newspaper or jobbing es.
tablishment in this any other State. Mr.. Davies
is an excellent workman, and has had great expert
ence in his business. The New Era is Democratic
journal, is we'll printed, ard ought to have good
circulation. The opening would no doubt be a good
one for an industrious and enterprsing young man.
TuRNER's ALMANAC FOR 1s59.-We are under OBJ
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

RANDALL'S LIFE OF JEFFERSON.
THOMAS JEFFERSON STILL LSURVIVES-THE LAST
WORDS OF JOHN ADAMS '-
The LIFE THOMAS JEFFERSON,
BY HENRY s. RANDALL, L. l.. ID.
An AUTHORIZED WORK.
TINDERTAKEN UNDER THE APPRECIATION OF
u his family with unreserred access TO, and use OF
all the private papers of Mr. in their possession
received the benefit of their recoecons and
ions at every step.
PRICE WORK.
Per Set three Vols, Neat Cloth 0ctavo CASE, q 90
Library SheeI. 90
Half calf OF & i antique IL 90
W. L. POMER0Y,
Agent for this Work
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. g. 1858 se-
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-11-10

V1RG1N1A.-The Democratic Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Governor, will assemble in Pc
tersburg on the lst of next month. Meanwhile the
strife between portions of the party to who shall
be the nominee, continues. This is to be regretted.
We feel 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
ingy hostile to Mr. Letcher, and is doing all it
to prevent his nomination. That paper of Wednes-
day says:
"We admit that we have never regarded Mr..
Letcher as one Of those giant of earth, who
can pluck his brightest laures from the grasp of ad
versy. There are indeed, few such men in the ma
ton or in generation. But we have considered
him industrious statesman, capable, by means Of
patience and perseverance, Of supplying to consid
erable 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 Tribune of the People C?) Of Virginia" thus
sketches I" honest John Letcher." Mediocre intel
lect and limited educationP' What presumption
in "honest john not to have acquired finished
classical education!
But what will the Enquirer say after the Conven-
ton, provided Mr.. Letcher should be the nominee
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Weekliesl MonthIiesI! Quarterlies!!i

Weeklies! Monthlies!! Quarterlies!!i -
WEEKLIEs
IIARPER'S WEEKLY for Nov. 6th; ....r
LII GLEASONS LINE OF BAT TLESHlP for Nov. 9th;
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RUSSELi'S MAGAZINE;
ECLECTIC MAGAZINE; .f..
BLACKW0OD'S MAGAZINE; 4; .
HARPER'S MAGAZINE; ......
GODEY'S LADYS BOOK
QUARTERLIEs.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for October.
For sale by Tee
Raleigh, n. c., Nov 3, 1858. So ,
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~ years of age One from the country preferred Lib
eral price paid Enquire at this office.
Nov. 4, 1855. SIT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP.
II pcation will be made to the Legislature for
amendments to the Charter of the North Carolina Mutual
Insurance Company"
Novembe /, 1855 s9-h
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a TRUNK WAS SENT FROM THE DE.
"A pot Lawrences Hotel several moths ago, and
mains there unclaimed The requested describe
the Trunk pay the charge for advertizng and take his
property Among the contents several letters address
ed to Samuel Lynch, Winchester, n c., and postmark
ed Caledonia, Va"
Raleigh, n. C. Nov. s. 1858. s9-3t
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-01-28
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

1Qcn Boiled az Liquid hon.-A French
Journal has the following: From Cher
bourgh We learn the details of frightful
accident. In the naval workshops of that
town there is foundry for the manufacture
of heavy iron castings. An immense cru
eible hangs over the furnace, and when
the metal is in state of fusion, this cru
cible is removed from il by means of ma
chinery, and the glowing ore poured into
moulds which are formed in the sand. 1t
happened that some twenty workmen were
engaged in the operation of casting, when
suddenly the screw which held the handle
of the pot gave way, and in moment the
liquid metal flooded the workshop like the
lava from volcano. Ten of the workmen
were overtaken by the flaming torrent, and
their feet and legs literally burnt to ashes.
Some Of the men more fortunate than their
fellows, escaped by climbing upon the beams
which supported the roof, where, safe them
selves, they beheld the fearful race between
their unhappy comrades and the molten
iron, which overlook the wretches, shrivel-
ling up their limbs with its fiery touch. A
subscription was opened for the poor fel-
lows, while waiting for the hospital at Yes
sinet to receive them The Russian officers
at Cherbourgh, in honor of whom the au-
thorities were about to give ball, SUBJ
scribed literally for the support of the
victims and their families.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-01-28

wait her return at the midnight hour But
she no longer envied her, for Ellen pale
and faded, and detected, was very differ
ent object from Ellen triumphantin in beauty
and bloom. The kind lady with whom
they boarded, had had rustic seat con-
strueted under the trees, in the above-men-
toned grove, for the accommodation Of the
invalid. As they now approached it, they
found it already occupied by gentleman,
who was so intently reading he did not
seem aware of their vicinity. They were
about TO retire, when lifting his eyes, he
rose, and with benignant countenance,
requested them to be seated Ellen was
exhausted from the exercise Of her walk
and, as the stranger was past the meridian
Of life, she did not hesitate to accept his
offer, at the same time thanking him for
his courtesy. His mild, yet serious eyes,
rested on her face, with look of extreme
commscration, as with a deep sigh Of IA
tigue she leaned on the shoulder Of Agnes,
while the hectic flush fitting over her
cheek, betrayed the fcyerish current that
was flowing in her veins.
You seem an invalid, my dear young
lady said he, so kindly and respectfully,
it was impossible to be offended with the
freedom Of the address trust you find
there is balm in Gilead, heavenly Ply
sician near.
Ellen gave him glance Of unspeakable
establishment, and coldly answered, i have
a severe cold, sir-nothing more
The dry, continuous cough that succeed
ed, was fearful commentary upon her
words. The stranger seemed one not east
| y repulsed, and one, too, who had conceiv-
ed a sudden and irrepressible interest in
his young companions. Agnes, in arrang-
ing Ellens scarf, dropped book from her
hand, which he stopped to raise, and as his
eye glanced on the title, the gravity of his
countcnance deepened. 1t was one of
---'s last works, in which that master
of glowing language and impassioned ina
gcs, has thrown his most powerful spell
around the senses Of the reader, and daz-
zied and bcwildcred his perceptions of right
| and wrong.
CC0nCiusion next XyaskO
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-01-28
SCENE STCoND.

It was in the afternoon OF mild sum
mer's day, lovely, smiling, joyous summer
day, when two female figures were seen
slowly walking along shaded path, that
led from neat white cottage towards a
ncighboring grove. One was beautiful,
both were young, but the beautiful one was
so pale and languid, 50 fragile and fading,
it was impossible to behold her without the
deepest commiseration. She moved list
lessly on, leaning ON the arm Of her less
fair, but healthier companion, apparently
insensiblc Of the sweet and glowing see
merry around her. The birds sung in mclo-
dious concert, from every green bough,
but their music could not gladden. her ear;
the air played softly through her heavy
locks, hut awaked no elastic spring in her
once bounding spirits. 1t was the late
blooming Ellen Loring, who, according to
the advice Of her physician, was inhaling
the country air, to see if it could not i'm
part an inyigorating influence. She had
never recovered from the deadlychill occa-
stoned by her exposure, the night of the
ball, when she stood with her thin slippers
and uncovered neck in the snow and the
blast, in all the madness of superhuous
health It was said she had caught a
dreadful cold,' which the warm season
would undoubtedly relieve, and when the
summer came, and her cough continued
with unabated violence, and her flesh and
her strength wasted, she was sent into the
country, assured that change of air and
daily exercise would infallibly restore her.
The fearful word consumption, which in
the days of Ellen's health was so often on
the mothers lips, was never mentioned
now; and whenever friends inquired after
Ellen, she always told them, she had
caught bad cold, which hung on long
time, but that she was so young, and had
so fine a constitution, she did not appre-
hend any danger Ellen was very unwil-
ling to follow the prescriptions of her med
ical friend. She left the city with great
reluctance, dreading the loneliness of a
country life. Agnes accompanied her, on
whom was imposed the difficult task OF
amusing and cheering the invalid, and of
beguiling her Of every sense of her danger.
Be sure said Mrs. Loring, when she gave
her parting injunctions to Agnes, that
YOU do not suffer her to be alone: there is
nothing so disadvantageous to a sick person
as to brood over their own thoughts 1t al
WAYS occasions low spirits. / have put up
large supply of novels, and when she is
tired of reading herself, you must read to
her, or sing to her, or amuse her in every
possible manner. If she should be very
| III, you must send for me Immediately, but
/ have no doubt that in few weeks she
will be as we'll as ever
Poor Agnes sometimes was tempted to
sink under the weary burden of her cares
She wondered she had ever thought it 9
task to array her for the ball room, or tt
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1853.

on the floor; every article of her dress bore
witness Of her ill-humor.
| cannot get warm,' said she 4 believe
| haOe caught my death-cold , and throw
ing her still shivering limbs on the bed,
she told Agnes to bury her in blankets,
and then let her sleep. Can we suppose
that guardian angels hoyered over the
couch, and watched the slumbers Of this
youthful beauty? There was no hallowed
spot in her chamber, where she was accus-
toned TO kncci in peuitence, gratitude, and
alteration, before the King Of Kings and
Lord of Lords. Perhaps, when mere
child, she had been taught to repeat the
lords Prayer at her nurses knee, but
never had her heart ascended unto him,
who created her for his glory, and breathed
into her frame portion of his own immor-
tai Spirit. She had been educated solely
for the circles Of fashion, to glitter and be
admired-to dance to sing, to dress, to
talk, and that was ALL She knew that she
must one day die, and when the bell tolled,
and the long funeral darkened the way,
she was reluctantly reminded Of her own
ISut SliG bdAiSliCO tlit
and mysterious thought, as one with which
youth, beauty, and health had nothing to
do, and as suited only to the infrnities OF
age, and the agonies Of disease. As for
the ju igment beyond the grave, that scene
of indescribable grandeur, wien every
created being must stand before the pres
ence OF interested glory, to give an account
of the deeds done in the body she deemed
it shocking aad sacrilcgious to think of u
subject so awful; and, to do her justice,
she never heard it mentioned except from
the pulpit (for there are fashionable church
es, and Ellen was the belle Of the church
as well as Of the bali room) Thus living
in practical atheism, labnring to bring ev-
cry thought and feeling in sublection to
the bond of fashion, cndeayoring to ami
hiate the great principle Of Immortality
struggling within her, Ellen l.oring was as
much the slave of vice as the yotary of
pleasure. Like the king Of Babylon, who
took the golden vessels from the temple Of
the Lord, and desecrated them at his un-
hallowed banquet, she had robbed her soul,
that temple Of the living God, Of its sa-
cred treasures, and appropriated them to
the revelrics Of life But the hour was
approaching, when the invisible angel OF
conscience was to write on the walls Of
memory those mystic characters which 1
greater than Daniel alone can interpret.
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A RHODE ISLAND MIRACLE.

Three or four weeks ago we published
an account, apparently well authenticated,
that Mr. Bourne of Westerly, r. l., had
suddenly become deaf, dumb and blind.
This was followed by an announcement,
soon after, of his recovery, both the occur
renee and recovery being alike singular
and unaccountable Says the n. Y. Sun
!" On Sunday evening Mr.. Bourne related
the circumstances to an audience assembled
in the basement of the Suffolk street
Church. He attributes the event directly
to Divine interposition, stating that he
was previously leading an unchristian life,
not believing in a God, and exercising a
most uncharitable disposition towards his
ncighbors, whom he had pledged himself
to injure as far as within his power. He
states that after recovering from fit Of
sickness. on the 2Sth of last October, as
he was leaving home to do some work about
thirty miles distant, when only few rods
from his house, he became confused and
sat down upon a stone by the side of the
! fence, when in a moment or two it seemed
as if some one had pulled large hat over
his whole frame; first his sight left him,
then his hearing, then the faculty of speak
ing, and lastly, the power of motion was
entirely gone He was removed to his
house, and on the fourth day his sight was
restored, and about the 18th Of November,
while standing in the pulpit of the church
in his native village, his hearing and speech
were in q moment restored, and he ejacu-
lated a thankful prayer to God for his re-
covery. Whatever may be thought of this
account by the public, whether attributed
to mental delusion or whatever cause, the
narrator evidently believed in its Providen-
tial character. He spoke in tremulous ac-
cents, and with tears in his eyes most Of
the time, and the audience, particularly the
females, were very much affected"