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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16

Double the quantity of ice, is estimated,
has been cut the past season in the vicin l.
ity Of Boston as compared with any for
mer season. Mr.. Wilde, of Medford has
housed about 450, 900 tons off Spot Pond
aud other parties have cut one hundred
thousand tons more.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16
BURNING OF THE STEAMER Sui.
TAN--STATEMENT OF THE
eAPTAIN.

The telegraph has already announced
the loss Of the steamer Sultan by fire.
The following cotains full particulars
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16

Souibbs wants to know IL doctors, By
looking 81 shs topsus Of q wagon, can YELL
shs, ails ~ f..f
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16

The correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer, referring to the manner in which
The members stationery fund is used up,
says:
An attempt is being made to prejudice
tho late Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives before the committee on his accounts
and the country, because in his list of con-
tingent expenses, under the head of stati0-
merry, appeared several items not supposed
To pertain directly to the outfit ola Con
gresham. Among these are number OF
dressing cases perfumery boxes, segar cases
and even ladies' reticules. The explana-
ton is perfectly simple, and should be made
in justice to that official
BY standing rule of the House, or else
at every session, an appropriation is made
to provide each member with certain
amount of stationery, On the books OF
the clerk having charge of that department
he is credited with the amount to which he
is entitled, aud draws what he requires
during the session until the sum is ex-
hausied.
Some members use it all upin stationery
while Others receive the whole or portion
of it in money. Others still, who prefer
to present to their wives and daughters, OF
lady love some token from Washington
direct the purchase in lieu thereof, of somC
article as is mentioned above. There i;
the whole foundation for this silly charge
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16

The Legislature Of Virginia has voted a
gold watch to the widow of the late gall
lat HendCrsoH, Of the il..fa.od Central
Amet4s
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16


"Then, again, the item of Indian corn
for the purpsose of feeding the enormous
number Of animals required for conduc-
ting this war: viz, oxen, mules, cavalry
and draught horses. 1t is said that con-
tracts have been made with certain parties,
not to furnish certain quantity of corn,
but to furnish all that the government
may require during the war, deliverable
in Western Missouri at ninety-eight cents
per bushel, when it is notorious that halt
that sum per bushel would afford an enor.
nous profit. How many millions are to
be made out Of this contract? Rumor
also says that the FIRST order for Indian
corn under this contract is two hundred
and fifty thousand bushels and further,
that the contract for transportation to Salt
Lake Valley is equal to ten dollars per
bushel." ~ satI ea.s. s.l1a
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16
FAT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TION EXTRAVAGANCE. ~

The New York Courier and Enquirer
thus alludes to tho contracts of the War
Department. for furnishing supplies for
the Utah expedition. If what it here
states be true, the Utah war is to absorb
millions Of the public money, and many a
tool of the Administration will become
suddenly rich. The Courier says:
eve are on the eve Of war with a
band Of religious fanatics, the duration of
which no man can foretell; and yet it is
said that the Administration has made con-
tracts for supplies, which are to continue
during the war. 1t is, supposed that for
the carryingon of this war for asingle year,
not less than Efteen thousand horses will
be required. Certain parties, it is said,
have received contract for the supply Of
all the horses that may be reqircd during
the war, to be delivered in Missouri at one
hundred and fifty nine dollars each, or two
million four hundred thousand dollars for
the horses required this year These
horses, it is said, will net to the contractors
clear profit of one hundred dollars each.
or one million fve hundred thousand dol
lars on this years delivery. How many
millions are to be made out of this con-
trant rHa8rr1 .. ..H#..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-16

THE DESKS OF CONGRESS- desks
in Congress are one great cause of long
speeches, protraotod sessions, and talk for
Buneombe. The members sit comfortable
in their seats, road the paper, writO letters,
fank documents, and adjourn. In the
British Parliament there are no such con.
venionces. The members go to the House
to attend to their parliamentary duties +;
men who have nothing to say are not al.
lowed TO speak and those who have any.
thingto say are allowed to speak only to
the purpose.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12
Important Sale.
I'm WEDNESDAY THE 10th OF NAV

w WEDN ESDAY THE 18th OF NAV
" shall proceed to sell the following property hs,
to the Estate of the late James Timberake decd W.
One tract Of land containing four hundred and five %
lands Of w. P. Williams, o. Davis, j. B. LittIe;hT me
others The tract Of land has it large DWELLING Hang a
Kitchen, Tobacco Barns, Stables Cribs and in ae I
cessary out houses-The dwelling has four large ~,u Ut
pantry &c. each room has good fire place Said tr
land is divided by large creek, lying on which aS
Is OF 50 acres equal to the low grounds Oh the M;ss
River. Besides the low grounds lying ON this creek I
is about one hundred of bottom land which is MY
surpassed in the county. All the land is cleared es
about seventy five acres, which is in its original s,a
and well tmbered The land that is cleaned is under u
pair and in high state of cultivation and we'll adapted ia
growth Of Tobacco Wheat Corn, Cotton and all oba
Spring which discovered about five years ago and ever
since its discovery the chrysta water has been e
ing forth profusely. 1t is of the bOdest runnn,
Springs in the State and it believed to be equal If 5
superior to either of the Springs in Warren County Thu
Spring alone will be worth fortune to any person th
will improve it.
At the time and place shall offer for sale fifteen
likely negroes; consisting of four men, three women vO
boys three girls and three children Two of the men an
good mechanics; shoe maker and the other carpe
ter The boys large enough to work in the farm and
All of the negroes well disposed, industrious and hon.
est none of which had charge of any kind against
them shall also sell horse and some household and
kitchen furniture.
The above property will be sold a credit of min.
months Bond and approved security will be required
fore the property is delivered.
of JAMES TIMBERLAKE, decd.
Louisburg April 4, 1858. 36-w&swtds
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12
Democratic Meeting at St. Mary,s.

OemOcratlc Meeting at st. MarYsse
At a meeting Of the Democrats of St. Mary's dis
trict, on Saturday the 9Th Of May, j. B. Johns Esq.,
was called to the Chair, and N. B. Green appointed
Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained
by the Chairman, it was moved and carried the
Chairman appoint committee of three to draft res
ouons for the consideration of the meeting, where
upon the following gentlemen were appointed W.
j. Allen, N. B. Green and C. F. Johns. The com
mttee having retired for short time returned, and
reported she following resolutions which were unan-
imously adopted:
Resotued, That we, portion of the Democrats of
St. Mary's district approve the holding Conven-
ton in the city of Raleigh, Monday of May
Court to nominate candidates for the legislature and
a candidate for the office of Sheriff
Resoired, That we heartily approve of the admin.
istration of Thos. Bragg, that he will carry with
him in his retirement, the confidence and esteem Of
every Democrat and our best wishes for his sue
cess and happiness.
Resolred. That to President Buchanan, is due the
thanks not only of the South, but of all patriots for
his manly stand for the Constitution and Consttu-
tional rights Of every section of the Union.
Resolred, That we are opposed alike to the uncon-
stutional distribution, or squandering of the pub
lie lands.
Resolred, That to the Hon. John w. Ellis, we
pledge our unwayering and united support; that we
will cling to his standard with devotion worthy of
the land of w. W. Holden.
Resoleed, That we recommend for the Senate, NJ
A. Bedsoe, and for the Commons, Geo. H. Fari-
bault Dr. w. P. Hayes and F. j. Hntchns.
Reiolred. That We will cheerfully support the
nominees of the Convention.
Resolred, That the Chairman appoint fifteen dele
gates to represent this district in said Convention.
The Chairman then appointed the following dele
gates: Wm r. Pool, Benton Williams, VIM Pow.
ell ST.. James Dupree, w. j. Allen, Haley Dupree,
j. D. Sturdivent, Ransom Poole, R. R. Poole, w. B.
Hocut, George Poole, James Stallings, James H.
Creech, j. L. Poole and c. F. Johns.
On motion the Chairman and Secretary were a6-
ded to the list.
On motion the proceedings of this meeting we're
ordered to be sent to the N. c. Standard for publ
cation.
J. B. JOHNS, Chm.
GprrN Soc'v
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12
N. B. GREEN, Sec'y.
Democratic Meeting in Orange.

At meeting Of the Democrats Of Cedar Grove
district, held at Murphy Waggoners Saturday,
the 1st of May, motion Of DR.. j. j. Allison, the
meeting was organized by calling John D. Gray to
the Chair and requesting James A. Compton to act
as Secretary.
The Chairman after taking his seat, explained the
object OF the meeting.
On motion of j. F. Allison, committee, consist.
ing Of DR.. j. j. Allison, Capt H. Compton and MUIR
ply Waggoner, were appointed to draft resolutions
for the action of the r,eeting.
The committee after short absence, reported the
following resolutions, which were unanimously ad-
opted:
Resozued, That we approve of the administration
of James Buchanan he has fully realized our most
sanguine expectations.
Resolced That Gov. Bragg merits our warmest
admiration for the faithful and impartial in
which he has discharged the duties of his Office and
that he will carry with him in his retirement, our
highest esteem AID warmest thanks.
Resolced That we dIsapprove of all disorganiz-
ers, and look upon the falsely socalled distribution
democratic candidates such.
Rssolued, That we approve of the action of the
Charlotte Convention, and hereby pledge ourselves
to hearty support of its nominee, the1 Hon. John
w. Ellis, of Rowan. r..
Resolced That we recommend Tuesday of our
May Court as q suitable time, and Hillsboro' as
suitable place for holding Convention. to nominate
candidates to represent us in the next Legislature
Resolced, That the Chairman appoint thirty dele
gates to represent this district in said Convention,
and that all good democrats attending 'front.' dis.
trict, be considered delegates.
Whereupon, the following delegates were ap.
pointed: ~ A. !. <
DR.. j. J. Allison, Capt Compton, Murphy Wag-
goner, JAS. McAdans. r. Pettegrsw, ] Hester.
Crawford. Allen Compton, $ Picket, j. n. Paul
n. Balm, ]. ". Riley, D.. Taylor, Dr.. =. Hester,
ii. Malone NJ Hester, i. aHensleY, j. sComptoH JAS,
Scott, +. Wa.ker, Vim. ". Allison. 8: McDsde,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12

as. MILLION
q ILl1AMS, AGENT rnn
81 County or State rights f,. TAE
AS from Wood and Waie, 'G y making
q persous dssy,, where he Win
Gas Ms patented ID Februaf 1917 anoiacturing III.
~. Among thss snaaQy adxantag pes these WORKS h,
Others. are the following IS lave over an
which the Gas is VIZ Pine Wood and material from
2d The dnrabiiit5 the works when co mn,er
Others P"teo viii
Sd The simplicity 81 he apparatus and n,oc...
S From ths 44sossta Cd. Chronicle and 49,,
Fsssss Wood and Water Gas.
/ For the last two weeks, We have been a.,,.:.,
good people of our city and al visitors bv Gsng tie
Counting Room and printing Building with Gas mns %
ter BY the Portable Gas Apparatus, patented G aud Va
Messrs. CHoArE TYLER. The process ia ve,w ye BY
retort is heated with wood fuel oat SIMPLE
red heat when charge OF ghtwocd is insero pne To-.
process of generating commences and whan .nd The
extracted charge which has been converted ns
COAL is withdrawn, and another inserted md h o Char
cess continues until the requisite quantity of S he p
The produces beautiful soft and luminous rs made
tainly equal and we think superior to Rosip Ger
This process of generating Gas commendS . las
simplicity and chespness for wherever there u se for its
and water you may have all the necessary
production. aS or its
From tie Augusta (Ga.) Gonstituti,na;a,
Wood Gas.
We have seen frequent references to this pas in
change papers. and number of published cert;6c, e.
" favorable to its well regard to is hn nigh
and economy as to the facility and with which
be manufactured and the reliability of ITS light. Can
The light from this gas, we have seep t. il clo,
brilliant, and the public will fully appreciate Iar and
employment becomes more general. 40 Us
Raleigh May 4, 1858. ga.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12

s65dss dasi lI,on :s
g nm 4 jdse q
and plampentn Kslos litor llal
what, ins his faHcy. fand sthos more apeitoIs
thsn thst learned Editos he MAJ eonaid Esolnst
sharp fhrusts under the nth ribs Of such distin-
guished gentlemen Is The Hon. John Kerr, Messrs.
d w. Osborne, u. Il. Burg ard others These
gentlemen are sxli abundant able % take care Of
themselves, but l. hope II may be permitted, a@
Democrat, to remind Mr.. Syme that Mr. Kerr lid
not desert the Wing party it deserted him, and
an honest man and pure patriot he took . noble
stand in the Congress of the United States for the
Constitution and its compromises and the section
that gave him birth and sealed his patriotic devotion
to his whole country by joining the national Democ-
racy for his counry's good-the only national party
now in existence, and the only true constitutional
Union party that ever existed, according to
country's institutions, time has undoubtedly
shown. And again, he never mufaed his boots, and
waited until ninetenths of the nation was wrapped
in Sleep and then slipped out, and with hurried and
anxious step, betook himself to that dark culvert,
whose midnight silence and ptchy darkness. were
dim and sicky rays of the darklantern, whose eve
ry breath belched forth pestience and death to his
country, and his country's peace.
He also says that the renegades nearly had the
ascendancy in the late Democratic Convention held
at Charlotte, and in connection, says that Mr.. Bur-
it to report to the Convention for its per-
manent organization, &C., &c. IT'S true that Mr..
BIS. name is the first on the list. of said
committee from the first Congressional District, but
it is not true that Mr.. B. considered himself the
Chairman of said committee in consequence shere-
of, nor did any member of said committee so un-
derstand it; and If Mr. Syme will read for himself,
he will see that Mr.. Bullock of Granville County,
was it's Chairman; nominated and selected to that
position by the committee ITSELF And now, will
tell Mr.. Syme, what he does not know, or seems not
to know, and that is, Mr.. B. was opposed to any
ones presiding that Convention but tried and
true Democrat, Zone who had always been such,
thereby showing that his present political position
results from pure and patriotic motives.
As to Mr.. Osborne, the learned Editor, in effect
comedies to him dignity, eloquence and grace to
which will add, intelligence. patriotism and cour-
age, and whenever his country calls upon the dis
tingushed possessor of these high and noble quail
ties, for service he will give good account of him
SELF
And now in conclusion Mr.. Syme, let me appeal
to you and ask you if such ustrious and self sac.
rifcing patriotism and examples have no influence
your mind? Will you not go and do likewise ?
And if not, will you not cease your warfare against
the national Democracy; for you well know, that
in that reposes the last hope Of federal Const-
tuition, our country. and our country's welfare.
JUSTICE
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12
WIN. r. RICHARDSON, Sec'y.

CAPT. BRAee's BATTERY FOR UrAH.-We learn
from COL Taylor that the celebrated light artillery
corps known as "Capt. Bragg's Battery" which
rendered such invaluable service in the late with
Mexico, has been ordered by the Secretary o: War
to proceed Utah. and left here in the western train
of last evening route for Fort Leavenworth. For
some time past this unsurpassed body of soldiers
has been stationed at Fortress Monroe, Old Point
Comfort, and in few hours after receiving the
der were ready to proceed on their long journey
They embarked on Thursday evening on board the
North Carolina. capt. Cannon, the next morning
were landed at Fort McHenry, where Major Wm H.
French. Commandant of the post, had ordered the
necessary preparations for their reception. The
company consists of seventy four men, including non
commissioned officers and the following officers in
command: Maj. John F. Reynolds. Third Artillery;
Lieut. G. McKeene, Lieut. John Edwards and Lieut..
A. WiIdrick. The company carries with it their
light battery, consisting Of four six Founders and
four caissons, but will not be mounted until they
reach Fort Leavenworth, which will be about the
goth Of May. Leaving that post they expect to
travel at the rate OF fifteen miles per day, and reach
Utah some time during the month Of July. Both
officers and men were in good health and spirits
and anxious to proceed to new field of opera
tons. Should occasion require it they will doubt,
less give good account Of themselves.
ANaericGn @s-lxTese47st ss555554 -. ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12

County Conference.-The proceedings Of the
held in this place the 9th ult, viii be found in
another column 1t will be seen that VIM. F. David
son. Esq. nominated for the Senate, and Will
hanson Wallace and James M Hutchison,, Esq'rs,
for the Commons !. - Is .s,s. So "a
Mr.. Davidson represented the county last session
in The Commons, and faithfully performed his duties
in that branch Of the Legislature, being always in
his seat and ready to look after the interests Of
his constituents.
Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Hntchson are well known to
friends in the country, and it is unnecessary for
us to say more then that they are firm and con-
sstent democrats, and win make worthy represent
tatives- Charlotte Democrat -5.ss4ss Z Sc ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12

NEW BOOK BJNDERY AND BLANK BOOK
MANDATORY,
AT THE OLD STAR OFFICE
Opposite tile Presbyterian Church,
RALEIGH, N. C.
"HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
informs the Citizens of Raleigh and the vicinity gen.
orally that he will promptly and punctually attend ,
binding of Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals Of all
kinds aud in any style, plain or ornamental moderate
TERMS Also Blank Books manufactured to order and ruled
to any pattern for the public Offices share Of patronage
respectfully solicited. -
JNO. ]. CHAPLIN.
Raleigh, April 6, 1853. l4-w&swtf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12
Democratic Meeting at Raleigh.

Democratic Meeting at Raleigh.
At meeting of the Democracy held in the Court
House, in Raleigh, on Saturday evening, May 9Th,
Geo. 7. Cooke was called to the Chair, and VIM. R.
Richardson appointed Secretary.
The following resolution was offered by Quentin
Busbee, Esq, and unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the chairman of this meeting ap'
point twelve delegates to represent Raleigh District
No. 1, and twelve delegates to represent Raleigh
District No. 2, in the Democratic Convention for
Wake County, to be held on Monday, the 18th inst.
In pursuance of the foregoing resolution the chair
appointed the following delegates:
DISTRICT No. Lynn Adams, Geo. W. Brooks,
j. K. Marriott, VIM. c. Upchu,ch, Ed 6. Haywood,
NJ A. Prendergast D. S. Register, W'o. H. Laugh.
ter, Pulaski Cowper, jeff Fisher, Quent. Busbee,
John Spelman.
DISTRICT No. John O'Roarke, A. NJ. Lewis,
John Cope. A. G. Drake. j. A. Engelhard, VIM. j.
Saunders, Jordan Womble ST., j. NJ. Harris John B.
Sugg, Alex. Creech, John R. HARRISON W. W. Vass.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad.
ded to the list of delegates
On motion the meeting adjourned.
GEO. 7. COOK, Chm.
VIM r RIcuA RDsoN Sec'v
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