Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1858-09-22

structed to demand-frst, an explanation and ample
apology for the indgnity offered to our flag second
full indemnity Of the South American Navigation
Company for all losses sustained by them; and third,
ratification of the treaty formerly negotiated by
Messrs Schenck and Pendleton.
MULE SToRY-The Medical World says there
is mule in Ireland which has been at work ever
since 1907. On Col. Middletons estate, Of South
Carolina there is mule said to be eighty years
old, still at work. We heard of but
mules dying, and he had his neck broken by fall.
- G. P. r. JAMES, ESQ.,, for some years Brit
ish Consul at Richmond, Va, and the author of
more novels than any other man, living or dead, has
been appointed Consul at Venice 10 which place he
will shortly proceed The Richmond Enquirer says
of him:
"while in our midst, Mr. James has endeared
himself to citizens. we'll to all who know
him, so that while the tongue will be an index of
Virgirians hearts, they WILL in his presence alb
sence speak of Mr.. Il. P. R. James their friend"
RECEPTION OF GEN. GREENE BY THE Town OF PE-
TERsBuRG.-The following may be worthy of place
in the pages of the Historical Magazine. &C.
Petersburg, Va.
To the Hon. Maj. General Greene:
SIR:-We, the Mayor, Aldermen and Common
Council of the town of Petersburg beg leave to tes-
tfy our happiness in yonr arrival at this place, and
in having opportunity Of expressing grateful
sense Of the signal services you have rendered to
America in general, and to this State, in particular.
Your military character and honorable perseverance
during a long war, merit the highest applause from
a people to whose independence you have so ably
contributed. By your exertions in the South, the
inhabitants were relieved from the calamities of
cruel war, and the enemy, who had ravaged in all
quarters we're with small force confined within
the limits of a town. While we look back to this
happy period of the war, we contemplate with admi
ration the events that led 10 it, the difficulties you
surmounted, and the resources you created. Sensi-
be arc of the great talents that form your
character a soldier, are no less pleased with
your social virtues and agreeable than with
your moderation and jnstice to all parties.
To your abilities and eminent services we trust
the atfectonae gratitude of your fellow citizens will
be mindful. and that the faithful historian will
transmit them with honor to all posterty. Finally,
we impore the Supreme Being. who has conducted
you through many dangers. to hold you in his
protection during long and happy life"
To which he was pleased to return the following
answer:
&c To the Mayor, Recorder, Anermen and Common
Council Of the toton of Petersburg.
GENrLEMEN:-ThiS instance of your politeness is
the more pleasing, As 1t was unexpected The war
being at end and nv command extinct, this ad-
dress seems to be matter of form, but mark of
esteem. The fattering terms in which you express
yourselves Of my public conduct displays both your
justice and your generosity In reviewing the ca
lam,cs that past, and contemplating the pleas
ures to come feel a happiness in distress. Fur
though I am oppressed With difficulties created by
public necessity, and though have too much reason
to think they will cloud If not ember my future life,
vet as they have contributed to public happiness, it
serves to soften private misfortune.
The compliment you pay to my social character
and the soci;ude you express for my future prote'-
| ton, merit every acknwlcd Ement which generous
| nature can feel, grateful temper return, and
| such | wish to offer.
! am, gentlemen, with the highest esteem, your
| obedent servant.
NATHANIEL GREENE.
Petersbnrgh, Oct. 90, 1884"
After presenting the foregoing address, the Gene
raj, with the officers and gentlemen in town, were
invited to public dinner, at the house of Dir. VIII
liam Durell Old street. where the afternoon was
spent in the greatest harmony and sociabty.-
! Historical Magazine.
RAIL ROAD AccIDENTs.-We regret to learn that
| Col Daniel Coleman of Concord, had his ankle dis
located and the small bone of the leg broken Fri
dav last on the N. c. Railroad in attempting to get
off the Freight train before it had TO a dead
halt
man on the passenger train, Mr.. Overcash, af-
ter seeing Mr.. Coleman pat on the cars to return to
his home in Concord, and after hearing the circum-
stances Of his misfortune, had not gone more than
two three miles, when he deliberately took up his
carpet bag and walking out on the platform, jumped
off, at point nearest to his residence. He was seen
lying the ground as long the were IN sight
and that evening a messenger sent to Concord for
Dr. Gibson stated that Overcash had got his leg bro
KEN The wonder is. it was not both legs or his
neck-SalisJury Watchman.