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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

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az 81 a ss es|ss | q II ,1 ss5ss &
select fon It e follow slS{st IL fefS asces
% the newspaper as an .illast alton of he II lect-
ual activity Of the age in which we I've aas
q Most wonderful, say, is the Intellectual and
social activity and efficiency in our tunes w per-
ceiye it in the teeming earth, in the Cowded
the burdened sea; we perceive itin the increased
productions Of society, and its fixed monune We
perceive it in our colleges and schools the ae3es
of the legislative assembly, the court the hlistinss
the pulpit and the lecture room; No perceive t.in
that unimaginable fecundity of human thought Of
which printing is the prompter, the minister, and
the propagator. $3.50. SIX si3sas
stake, as exhibitor, and at the same time as IL
lustration of this fact-take that familiar thing,
newspaper, rare luxury of the rich once now the
necessary of universal daily ife-of the mental life
of men-as much as food and drink are of the phjs-
ical life How various are the contents of that dur
nal sheet-how extensive is the knowledge il inn
partshow vast is the field of its action and its use
fulness! Whatever wants there may be in the hui
man breast, it shows how they may be satisfied If
it be, as Cowper says, 1.-the herald of noisy world
with
News from all nations numbering at its back
so 1t is the silent monitor of the errn the solace
eliO Cic companion OF the SOltary, and
the messenger to all of thought and reflection When
Shakespeare with not unlaudable estimation of his
own art, said of playing" whose end, both at the
first and now, was, and is, to hold as twere the
mirror up to nature, to show virtue her feature
scorn his OVID image, and the very age and body of
the time its form and pressure"-how felicitously
though unknowingly, did he represent the uses
OF the newspaper press at the present time! Faults
it has in ample number and degree, undoubtedly for
whatever men d. in their highest as in their lowest
works, testes to the mperfections of our natures
and the press, with its very shortcomings is indeed
the very mirror of the passing day, and of course
with its wisdom and its folly its virtues and its vi
ces, and all there is of blended good and evil of Or
mud and of Ahriman, in the ways of the world
And how the steam engine, and the rail car and the
ocean Ship and the telegraph conspired to accumu-
late and to dffuse the of intelligence in that
newspaper sheet! Let us add as another sign of
the advanced state of society," that the knowledge
and scholarship manifested in the eallngs of the high
er class of the newspaper press, whether in Europe
or America equal now to the famous literary al-
thorship of other times. What reputation was At
tanned by Junius on account of few newspaper ar
ticles in the London Public Advertiser! And yet
many leading column of the better journals of Eng
land, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the United
States, comes before day by day, and passes of
without our special note, and with no Individual
fame to its author, though it be higher in compost
ton and purer in spirit than is anything from the
hand of Junius"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

Four HUNDRED DOLLARS LNE.-The leaf of an
album on which Lord Byron had written foqR,iines
of poetry, was recently sold at Venice, alyand
Russian noblepan gave 81, 500 for it
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

MEclENBuRe CouNrY BoNDs.- These Bonds, gsued
by the county for paying its subscription to the cap
ital stock of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruth
ford Railroad Company, are now IN market. They
bear seven per cent interest payable semi
with coupons attached, and are Of the Denomination
Of $IOO They will be much more useful for do
nestle purposes, on account of their smai enomna-
ton, and are certain and safe invcstWent ZAP
phcation can be made at either of the banks TO
Capt John Walker Of this county, or to H. W. Gui-
on, President of the Road-Char. Dom.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

Our Know-Nothing friends are reveling in the an
tcipation of jolly time this winter. They calcu-
late confidently upon Kilkenny cat fight among
the Democracy the Senatorial election and their
faces, which buta short time back were elongated to
the length of hand saw, and nearly as sharp, are
now drawn up like the merry phiz Of the Dutch al
derman over his cups. Cufy at husking frolic-
we mean nothing offensive by the comparison-never
presented an appearance of more intense and concern
trated happiness, than do these amiable gentlemen
at the prospect of little trouble in the Democratic
family. WE'LL well, we are not so selfish as to wish
to deny them morsel of qualification, and when
we remember that the only enjoyment which fate
event never to happen, rather disposed to en-
courage them than to put damper on their hopes.
Laugh on, then, gentlemen, at the expected break
up in ranks perhaps it may be to your wishes;
but don't forget thing that we can lick you out
little affairs of our own we may have to SETTLE
Elizabeth City Pioneer.
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Richard Peters, of Georgia has recently imported
several fine "Shal or Angora goats, and etheasrare
animals. y se. -, ....,.s y x.
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FINE OLD IRISH WHIsKEY.-Messrs. w. II. & R.
S. Tucker have presented us with bottle of good
old Irish Whiskey, imported by themselves, and no
doubt genuine article Some friends who tasted
it pronounced it very good The Messrs. Tucker
have quantity of it for sale. We learn that it
makes fine punches these cold nights
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD CoMPANY.-
The Stockholders of the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad Company, says the Wilmington Herald Of
Thursday, convened in annual meeting at the Court
House this morning, and organized by calling Owen
R. Keenan, Esq, of Dupln, to the Chair, and by APP
pointing N Eva n Esq., =,
Owen R. Kenan, Esq, of Duplin, appears as
proxy for the State. --st -. =.
A committee consisting Of the secretaries, with
VIM. A. Wright, Esq, was appointed to verify
proxies, and ascertain the amount of stock repre-
sented @a tzL s-.s
The committee reported that 10 1s1 shares were
present in person and proxy-2,21s sharesin per-
SON, 1893 by proxy (; more than quorum.
The reports of the Presipent and Superintendent
were ordered to be read, when we left the Court
House-half past - O'Clock. Progress
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

wHo1s Fos. Q, Nsw: sYoRk- The figures Ars
for Morgan Republican ssb, gu Parker Demo-
crat 217, O14 flor burrows American 47s1 81 for
Gearit Smith Abolitionist 4.Sse Morgan over
Parker 1858. The Democratic vote is largely in
creased and the Republican majority. much reduced
since 1856 The untoward result IN the, Congress
ional districts is due to the unfortunate feud in the
Democratic ranks. - = Is ~ b. .-ly.2 5ia5..
GsoRcE S. STEVENSON, Eso-We learnt t this
gentleman will decline to be candidate for reelec-
ton to the Solictorship of the Second Judicial Cir
cult it being his wish to devote more of his time to
the civil docket. Mr.. Stevenson has held the office
for eight years and has discharged its duties in an
able and most satisfactory manner. He has more
than met the expectations of his friends and retres
with their undiminished confidence 80
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

STAIRWAY FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITOL The
Philadelphia Pennsytranian gives the following de-
scription of massive balustrade, just finished by
Messrs Archer, Warner, Mskey & Co., of that city,
for the Capitol at Washington:
1t is massive piece of bronze work, truly orig
inal in design 1t executed under the orders of
Captain Meigs, the Superintendent of the Capitol
Extension and is designed for the private stairway,
inside the building, by which members ascend to
the halls, four flights in length making the balus-
trade one hundred and sixty-two feet. The balus-
trade contains seven main figures a buck at full
speed; spread eagle full front, of the bald headed
kind; black eagle STOPPING, with raised wings and
open talons; boy recoiling from an rate rattle
snake; pigeons nest in tree, with the young
birds in it. and the mother ascending to it, and two
fine figures of Cupids in different postures, among
the scroll work. These are only the main figures.
There are, all through the work, fine representa-
tons of the pineapple rhododendron, rose, lilac cot
ton plant tobacco plant Indian corn, acacia, etc.
The plants and figures are all modelled from life, and
evidence great skill and fidelity to nature. All
the scroll work, figures &c. are in the heaviest and
most massive style. Captain Meigs has expressed
himself not only pleased WITH but proud of it, and
Lord Napier eulogized it equal if not superior to
anything of the kind he had seen in Europe. The
artist to whose skill this production is Ed
mond Baudin who, though European by birth and
education, is resident of city, and has entered
into this undertaking with the zeal and energy of
true artist"
A SINGULAR PHExoNESoN.-In the recent address
of Hon T. L. Clinglnan before the North Carolina
State Fair, he mentions in connexion with the man.
ufacture of wine, and the difficulty the Atlantic
slope of the United States of preventing its aceous
fermentation, remarkable fact concerning locali-
ty of the western part of that State In district of
few miles in extent on the Tryon mountain, Meth
dew frost is ever known. The district is
remarkable for the variety and excellence of its native
grapes and they often found in fine condition in
the open air as late as December. The dryness of
the atmosphere in the locality mentioned, and its
equability of temperature most remarkable, and
we should like to know more concerning it-Wash-
ington Union.
1t was only week two before Mr.. Clingman
delivered his address that heard for the first time
of this remarkable locality. We suppose very few
persons had ever heard it and fewer still have Wis
tied it. 1t is in that part of State which
abounds with grand and beautiful scenery, and
which the Western Extension railroad will soon
make accessible.
We believe there is among the mountains of Vir-
ginia spot called the Ice Mountain, from the fact
under certain rocks in the side of the mountain ice
may always be found, Summer and Winter.-Fay.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

y On yesterday in the House of Commons, Mr..
SA"~ell of Burke, moved to go forthwith into an
l''oon for Senator of the United States to fill the
apeAp'red term of Hon. Asa Biggs; and the same
:" oa no was made in the Senate by Mr.. Gorren of
su'lord These motions were rejected by large
majorities.
we cannot perceive why the opposition should be
anxious to 60 into the Senatorial elections. The
eli0cratc party of the two houses will bring on
eSe elections at the proper time-in all probable
'y carly in the ensuing week.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-18

ooRREcTIoN.-In our last we gave the name Of the
assistant Doorkeeper in the Senate as Terry. 1t
.u'ad have been c. c. Tally, of Chatham county,
me former incumbent
ny the way, in speaking of Doorkeepers, we may
,n'lon that Messrs. Page and Webster, the princi-
r., Doorkeepers of the two Houses, are old and
.a'''ul officers. Mr. Page has been Doorkeeper Of
,ne Senate for number of years, and has probably
e'' In Office longer than any other officer about the
oap'ol- Mr.. Webster has also been in Office for
several years. No better officers exist anywhere
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
No Gloom at Home.

Above all things there should be no
gloom III the home. The shadows Of
dark discomfort and wasting fretfulness
should never cross the threshold, throw
ing their large black shapes, like funeral
pals, over the happy young spirits there.
If you will, your house shall be heaven,
and every inmate as an angel there. If
you will, you shall sit on a throne and be
the presiding household deity. O! faith
full wife, what privileges, what treasures,
greater or purer than thine?
And let the husband strive to forget
his care as he winds around the long, mar
row street, and beholds the soft light illu-
inmate his little parlor, spreading It's pre-
cious beams on le red pave before it,
The night Is cold and cheerless, perhaps,
and the December gust battles with the
worn skirts of his orercoat, and snatches
with rude hand and wailing cry at the
rusty hat that has served him many a
year. He has been harassed, perplexed
and prosecuted, He has borne with many
a cruel tone, many cold word, and ner-
we'd himself up to energy so desperate that
his frame and spirit are weakened and
depressed; and now his limbs ache with
WEAKNESS; his temples throb with the
pain-beat caused by too constant applica-
ton; he scarcely knows how to meet his
wife with pleasing smile, or sit down
cheerfully to their little meal which she
has provided with so much care.
But the door is opened, the overcoat
thrown off. A sweet voice falls upon his
ear, like winged angel, it flies right
into his bosom, and nestles against bis
heart
The latch is lifted and the smiling face
of his wife gives an earnest welcome
The shining hair is smoothed over heI
fair brow; indeed shesfole little coquet.
tish glance at the mirror hanging in it;
narrow frame Just to see if she looked neat
and pretty before she came out Hel
eye beams with love, her dress IS tasteful
-and-what? Why! he forgets all the
trials of that long, long day, as he fold:
her IN his arms and imprints kiss upor
her brow
A.home where gloom is banished, pre-
sided over by one who has learned TO rult
herself and her household. Christianity
--oh! he IS thrice consoled for all hi:
trials. He cannot be unhappy, tina
sweetest, best, dearest solace Is his
cheerful home. Do you wonder that tht
man is strengthened anew for tomorrow
cares?
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
The Postmaster General.

The Postmaster General is at the head
of the most complicated and difficult de-
partment of the Government. The whole
country is attesting the energy and abb
lity with which It's affairs are admins
tered by Gov. Brown. A service which
has broken down almost every other man
who has been engaged In 1t, either ply
sically or In inreputation, has already given
Gov Brown an exalted national reputa-
ton with all parties. The compliments
of the following paragraph from the Gal
latin Erdnliner are only sample of simi-
lar compliments from all parts of the
country:
We believe that the press, Of all parties
IN every portion of the Union, unite In
according to our Postmaster General, Ex-
Governor Brown, very high executive
ability In his management of the most
difficult of all the Secretaryships at
Washington, that of the Post Office. This
department, being the only one with
which the people are brought in imme-
date contact, attracts more attention and
scrutiny, to say nothing of abuse, accord
ingly as It's interests as well as vast details
are conducted with promptness and regu-
larity, or lack of both. In It's operations
extending to every business, and almost to
every soul, the accurate administration of
this department is of the deepest interest
to every one, and we think that the una
nImity with whi.h sectional papers have
spoken of the success of Gov. Brown du-
ring his brief occupancy of the position, is
the very highest tribute that could have
been paid him. To those who know him
however, 1t is no matter of surprise
The whole seIet of it is that he is a
working man of the first order; one of
those who can and do pull off their coat
and roll up their sleeves and set an ex-
ample to those under them. There is H.
terally no firing him where there is labor
to be done. Tennesseans, of both parties,
are familiar with his hercu lean labors as
a political orator. A race which shor-
tened the days of Polk, and attenuated
Jones to the ''leanest'' of his species, and
has half killed every candidate to the Gu
bernatorial chair since 1889, had no more
effect on the portly proportions or ''fair
round belly'' of Gov. Brown than an or
dinary county canvass. He positively
fattened on il, we believe, and has besides
made half a dozen extra canvasses on his
own hook. He has, emphatically, to use
of the cant phrases Of the northern
"shriekers," plenty of "back bone. y
This is, we repeat, the whole secret Of
his success as Postmaster General, and
when man brings to an Office such In
defatigable industry, joined to talents of a
high order, he is sure TO make his mark
as an efficient chief, and we venture the
prediction that at the close of this ADM.
niStration, no member of the Cabinet will
retire with more eclat than the Postmaster
General.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
Miscellaneous.
SUt LOVengOOd's LiZZardS.
BY s. L, OF TENNESSEE.

E,Ir DULLAR REWARD. This
cash viii be paid in korn or produce to be
collected at ur aboute mex kampmetin by
enc wIm what ketchis him, for the carcus
of one Sutty Lovengood ded ur alive, an
safely gin over to the car owe Passon John
Bullintat Squire mack Junkins fur a raj
sin of the devil permicusly. discumfurtin
the wimen powerful, and a skarvin of
folks gineraly at the ratll snaix springs
bic meetin'.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

What an immense number of servants
Washington must have had. Every old
Niger that gives up the ghost is lmme-
dlately set down as another Of Washing
ton body servants goue.' From actual
cIPherlng we have come to the conclusion
that Washington must have had between
eight and ten thousand body serants.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

A cat caught sparrow and was about
to deveur It, but the sparrow said : ''No
gentleman eats until he has washed his
face" The cat struck with this remark,
sat the sparrow down, and began to wash
his face with his paw, but the sparrow
few away. This vexed puss exceedingly,
and he said ''as long as live 1 will eat
first, anu wash my hands afterwards, !"
which all cats do even TO this day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

Can you tell me what are the wages
here?' inquired laborer of boy.
i don't know, sir
What does your father get at the end
Of the week q
Get" said the boy, why he gets as
tight as brickn
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

When Greek meets Greek, then come.
the tug of war
Was the tug of war here alluded to
steam tug, and if so, whether high or low
pressure!
Answer.-The Greeks always 60 10
war under a high pressure of steam and
then comes the tup-to tow them out!
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

A muscalonge weighing AZ pounds, was
caught IN a seine near the mouth of the
Oswegatehie. He was four feet and a
half IN iength, and measured about ten
inches betweeK his laws.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

Men are often capable of greater
things than they perform. They are sent
into the world without bills of credit, and
seldom draw te the full extent.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

Bob. by sitting on that side of the cars
you are missing all the sights on this
side
'Never mind, Tom, am sighting all the
misses On t'other side
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

In matters Of conscience, first thoughts
are best; IN matters of prudence, last
thoughts are best
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

.nnsIng candidates for Ofhce, in advance,) 5,OO
IN ADVANCE viii be required for all advertise
4 except where actual responsibility is known.
Der cent for each change be added to the
rates.
ling Business Cards Of FIVE lines or rless, for
bar, $500.
Advertisements viii be considered by the year,
specified on the manuscript, or previously
upon between the parties.
i fer.isemcnts not marked on thecopy for speci-
.nm5er of insertions, viii be continued until or
but. and charged accordingly.
aivcrtisements from strangers or transientper-
be paid in advance.
privilege Of yearly advertisers viii be confined
to their own business: and all advertisements
rtaining thereto. to be paid for extra.
t-fv advertisers have the privilege Of changing
Advertisements quarterly.
eaded advertisementsch charged eddOubletheaboVe
srtissments on the inside exclusively viii be
n1pyrra
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
,oK AND FANCY

ing added TO the Advertiser Office Card and
resses, New Types Of the latest styles, Inks of
BIs, Bronzes, Fine Paper, Envelopes, &c; we
b prepared to execute Job Work Of every de-
Dn in Style unsurpassed by any other Office
JRited States.
icular attention wiz be given to 3rdersfrom a
BIN having them promptly yattended to.
Pr0prietors, who having had an extensive ex-
ro will give their personal attention to this
7t Business, and hope, in their endeayors TO
10th in the excellence Of their work. and
isTq charges, TO receive a share Of the public
nge.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

Of all Ills that love brings, Jealousy Is
one for which women have the least SYM
pathy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11

Kitty says that since she has worn high
heeled boots she has risen IN public esti-
nation.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11
DIrED AND PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
TERMS

one year if paid in advance, $500
. =. L" at the end of 6 months, $50
a s.~ 4" +" "I2 800
.bsof 4 or more viii be furnished at 81 so per
provided the cash accompanies the order,
ItherWIse.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-11


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DIEB.

On the 4th instant. GEORGE A., Youngest son
OF Richard w and the late CatharIne r. BarneClo,
aged ~ months and " DAYS.
His funeral will take place from the residence of
ms cousin Mr.. Jos. e. Moran 486 6 street. betw ee
4th and 5th sts., ut o'clock the 9Th instant.
aged 81 years.
On the LIST instant, at S54 18Th street, between 7
and X, yAMES FORBES, only surviving child of
nine months.
Ltnts 10 the Memory Of Miss Julia Driscoll.
rms day one ear her spirit fled
Fled to a world of blIssful Joy,
Mhere pleasures pure are mix ed with no alloy.
Her weeping relatives are left to mourn
For her who never will again return.
las my friends, 1t is IN vain you weep
For her whose eyes are ever clos ed
Her dear mains lie hid from human sight
Her spirits gone to realms of endless light,
Farewell, my friend, forever art thou gone
To meet thy God, and bow before His throne
And In the blssful regions where thou art
Oh may we meet thee never more to part.
nv A FRKN
WashIngtOn. Ami 3nth. 1853.
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AUCTION SALES.

NOIlCE.-By virtue of two writs Of herl facias,
o1 me peace In and for the County of Washing ton
Ia the District OF Co umbla, at the suit of Mathpw W
tenements OF John Blake. to me directed have
sslzed and taken IN execution all the right title
the said Ohm Blake, IN ana TO Hack, No. liz ;
ana hereby give notice that on THUR SDAY the
l't DAY oi May, 1883 In front of the Bark of Wash
ingtoD In the city of Washington, ID. e.. will ofe
Ior SAFE The SAID property, So seized aud taken IN
lot cash. Z. A. VERMILLION,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-04
FUTURE DAYS.
By A. GREEN, AuctIoneer.

BY A. GREEN, AuctIoneer
HANDSOME BUILDING LOT On SOUTH
a. e SfTRkET, sEAR THE CAPITOL, AT AUCTION :
IN hIDAf The !th instant shall sell In front of
ana 5: IN square No. 787. having front south A
sireet OF III feet running back 10 feet TO so feet
alley between Sd and 4th streets east This propeIty
Is beautifully located near the Capitol and
10y substantial fence, and presents many induce
ments for good investment.
Terms cash.
INA Sd A GREEN A,o,