Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-10-23

Agricultural Society closes to day (Friday)
We'designed furnishing to readers in this
issue, full account of the proceedings in connec-
ton with the Fair, at the Fair grounds, Capitol &c,
but finding it impossible to crowd all we have to
say, we'll Mr.. Clngman's address, into
ISSUE have resolved to defer till our next all but
the address, which present in full.
To speak Of the Fair in general terms, we may
ssy that it has been eminently successful. The ex-
hbtion, intrnsical!y. was equal to any Of former
years-numericaly considered, it was much superb
or. The attendance. particularly on Wednesday and
Thursday. was never before so large. The weather
was almost as good as could have been desired
rather dry, perhaps The receipts, we understand,
compare very favorably, whilst the membership
shows decided increase.
We will not stop to partcularize Our next issue
will contain very full report, including the list of
premiums awarded.
We need hardly invite attention to the address of
Hon. T. L. Clingman. 1t delivered yesterday
Thursday and was attentively listened to by the
largest audience seen the Fair grounds. Mr..
Clingman has fully sustained his reputation this
occasion. The address is spoken of in the highest
terms.
STATEsvnLE CELEBRATIoN.-The completion Of the
Western North Carolina Railroad from Salisbury to
Statesville, celebrated in the latter place on
Thursday last by speeches, public dinner, military
parade, firing of cannon, &c. There a very
large number of persons present from Iredell and
the surrounding counties. Five military companies
we're in atteEdance-two from Salisbury one from
Hillsboro', and the Hornets Nest RiAemen from
Charlotte, and the Iredell Blues Ex.Gov More
hoo &c &c
Charlotte, addressed the audience; after which
bountiful dinner partaken of by all who desired
to eat. Those who present say there was
enough for ALL and that the committee of arrange
ments deserve credit for the satisfactory in
which they discharged their duties.
PRIZE MONEY AND THE "EcHo"-The Washington
States" refers to- the entire msapprehension of the
case in the statements made in reference to the dis
position of the SLAYER Echo" and the amount of
the prize money accruing to those who were direct
ly instrumental in her capture. 1t points out the
course which will be taken in the matter upon in.
formation derived from the most authen ic source
! The United States Marshal for South Carolina
| gave Lieut.. Maffit receipt for 1876 Africans. for
which number $25 per head. amounting il. all to
| 81 600, will be awarded prize money to the flag.
officer Of the home SO .adron and the officers and
crew Of the Dolphin. This sum will be distributed
as follows The fag.otficer receives one twentieth,
the commanding officer Of the Dolphin two twen-
teths, and the balance is distributed to the other
officers and the crew Of the Dolphin according to
rank and rate. 1t is doubted, however whether the
flag officer Commodore McIrtosb) is entitled to one
twentieth. he absent on leave, from his sta
ton at the time of the capture This question will
doubtless be determined by the Attorney General
After the prescribed legal forms have been gone
through with and the Echo has been libelled, she
will be sold at public auction. Half of the proceeds
will be taken by the Government, according to a
special provision Of law, and devoted to the naval
pension fund; the other half will be divided among
the officers and crew of the Dolphin, according to
the same rule by which the per capita prize money
is distributed Eighteen of the Africans died after
their capture by Lieut. Maffit. For these the per
capita OF twenty five dollars will not be paid, but
only for those who delivered alive into the
| hands of the United States Marshal