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Democratie Meeting i, Polk

At meeting of the Democracy of the county of
Polk, in the town of Columbus, on Friday the 11th
of December, ult, on motion of DR.. Columbus Mills,
d. Thompson Sims, Esq, was called to the Chair,
and George j. Mills requested to act as Secretary.
DR.. Columbus Mills explained the object Of the
meeting to be to appoint delegates to attend the next
State Democratic Convention, and in conclusion Of.
fered the following resolutions:
Resolred, That as the time is approaching when
it will become necessary for the Democratic party
of the State to nominate candidate for Governor,
this meeting respectfully suggests that Convention
Of delegates for that purpose be held in the town of
Salisbury on Wednesday Of the I'd week in Februa-
ry next.
Resoloed, That the Chairman of this meeting be
requested to appoint twelve delegates to represent
the Democracy Of this county in said Convention.
Resolred, That while we adhere faithfully to all
the principles of our party, as heretofore presented
in our National and State struggles with our polit
cal enemies, common honesty demands that we
should avow our determination to every reason
able effort to iberdlise the views of friends in
some sections upon the great question to the West
of Internal Improvements; and we hereby call upon
the Democracy Of the West to join in concerted
mo, ement to bring claims in this respect fairly
and squarely not only before own party, but be-
| fore the people of the State.
Resoloed, That the Chairman have power to ap-
point proxy to represent Polk county in the Con-
vention in of the failure Of the regular dele
| gates to attend.
Resolred, That the Secretary be directed to send
q copy of the proceedings Of this meeting to the
Asheville Neos and Raleigh Standard with request
that they be published. r
After speeches from DR.. John A. Dickson, Gen.
Edney, and Others the resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Under the second resolution the Chairman ap-
pointed the following delegates DR.. j. Med. Car
son, DR.. G. King John Walker, T. g. Ridings, DIR.
Columbus Mills, John Arledge. j. L. Ward, Isaac
Henderson, Adolphus Mills, J. Crowell Camp, VIM.
s. Mills, Enoch G. Foster
On motion, it was resolved that the names Of the
Chairman and Secretary be added to the list of dele
gates.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
D.. THOMPSON SIMS, Chm
GEORGE j. Mills, Sec'y
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WHOLE NuMBER 1919. !.
MARRIED.

seia, Ps ws I'D R'';Gss D Ne: S:y T..
In Csswel county, the 7th inst, BY the Rev. h.
Pickard, DR. VIM james Courts of Rockingham county
to Miss F. only daughter of B. II. Carter Esq of the
On Wednesday evening last, in Alamance county by
Miss sarah E., dauehier Of Benz T1oiiinser. ~ 70
inst. Sy &soH: Rev EdTa s!sSsS sssIs
Afssis cos%es county s East Fs1d., on the s..h
to Miss Fanny Ecees second daughter Of The
late d; Ecces, formerly Of Fayetteville.
Salisbury to Miss Maggie Bea daughter Of the late
On Thursday the 18th ut, by James A. Temple ESQ.
Nv Wilson to Miss Aranlins H. Stephens daughter cf
Hudson Stephens all of Wake.
Eias DOdson Mr. Henry Whled to Miss Jane Pstsersen.
daughter of the late Mann Patterson all this county
Elizabeth Mann. ali q Person u county = e''0' y A''
Deeeber BY the Rev VIM ToeSe4v 90
Miss valena, eldest daughter of Mrs Nancy Lane all of
In Robescn county on the oath ult by Roderck D. Nc
Neill Esq Mr. Daniel E. Mcleod to Miss Barbara Ann
In Washington, on the a9d ult, by Rev. Edwin Geer,
Geo yoyner, Esq, of Pitt county. Miss Louisa A Bouut.
In Richmond county on the oath ull by the Rev Hector
daughter of Maj John McNeiIl. r--e--''e:'''
In Moore county. the 2ed uit BY John r Mcintosh
Es9 Mr. Neill Hcknnbn to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of
In Caiawba county, the Gath ult Mr. JOS Aiken of
In lredell county. Mr.. Rob Mckay to Miss Margaret
Crosby Also Mr. Franklin Johnston Miss Bette West
moreland -'Ef y ..
In Rowan county, the 22d ult, Mr.. George Searnon
and Miss Marcy h. Mclaughlin Also Mr.. David K.
In Greensborougb the 18th ult. Mr. William Van
story and Miss Nancy Hughes. =
In Dupln county on the 5th inst, by Rev. D. B. Nchol-
son. Dr. E. L. FasOn to Miss Mary Z. Moore daughter Of
Daniel Moore , =.
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January II, 1858.
+ 4 = 4 .

THB KANSAS QUEsrIoN.-The people Of Kansas
voted again on the 4th instant on the Lecompton
Constitution The election was held under the di-
rection Of the Territorial Legislature, and with the
implied sanction Of the federal authority. The main
point decided was whether q majority of the people
were for or against the Lecompton Constitution
The vote directly upon that instrument and not
merely on the slavery clause
We shall know the result in day or two. All
parties at Washington appear to be awaiting the re-
turns of the vote of the 21st December and the 4h
January.
The rumor is that on the 4th the free State men
the LecomPton Constitution.
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The Goldsborough Tribune.

This journal, as will be by its Prospectus in
paper to-day, has adopted the cash system, and
appeals to the Democracy to come up to its support
for the present year. The Editors have adopted the
proper course in this respect; and we trust that,
after some experience they will find the cash sys-
tenn to work as we'll for them it has for us. 1t is
the true system for both publisher and subscriber,
and we hope the day is not distant when every
newspaper in the State will adopt it. -....
The Tribune is one of the ablest journals in the
State, and its Democracy is of the purest stamp.
We trust the Democracy of the Wayne Congress.
sional District especially will rally by hundreds to
its support and give it that patronage which It so
richly deserves. 1t offers very handsome induce
ments to clubs; and almost every Democrat who
will make little effort, can get up club for it in
his neghborhood. Try it, brother. Democrat Ws
are not quite done taking in yet" but while our
clubs are pouring in, we desire to see equal good
fortune attend our Democratic contemporaries. Sus.
tain this Tribune Of the People" '->'1"' G"
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WE'D NBSDAY. JANUARY 20. 1855.

The CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE MoRMoNs.-General
Scott having been fully advised of the views of the
Administration with reference to operations against
the Mormons, is now engaged in developing bis
plans for the Spring campaign. They are not yet
finally determined upon however. .
The General is understood to concur with Secre-
tary Floyd in the opinion that the campaign should
be conducted altogether with regular troops or as
nearly possible, and for that he is espe-
cally desirous that Congress should act at up
on the proposition to add four or five regiments
to the regular army. a.r -.s...
The ultimate decision as to the chief plan of ope-
rations next Spring will be determined by the deci
sion of Congress on that proposition. If the regu-
lar army is increased, operations will be chiefly
Quoted from this side; while if volunteers au-
thorzed, instead, they will be raised upon the Pa
cifc side, and the chief base of operations,
quently, will be upon that coast o.,
The forces now near Utah, however, will need re-
inforcements and4succor at an early day, and with
view to affording them, the Lieutenant General will
issue order Immediately directing such companies
as can be spared from Kansas and other posts to
concentrate Immediately for the march towards Salt
Lake at the earliest possible date.
We see reports now and then to the effect that
portions of the Utah army have been surrounded
and cut up by the Mormons The campaign against
Brigham is arduous and difficult one, it is true
bu: we entertain serious apprehensons as to the
result of it.
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For the STANDARD.
Colportagc in North.Carolina, Virginia, Mary
land, and lhe District of Columbia.
During the quarter ending Dec. 1st 1857, adding
my own labors, 139 months work was accomplished
on this field. $3,440 SO worth of books
sold, and 81, 1873 56 worth of printed gospel truth
given to the destitute; S55 public or prayer
meetings were held among the ], ,842 families that
attend evangelical preaching; 1029 families found
destitute of all religious books except the Bible and
99s without the Bible; 1888 families were visited,
talked with religion and furnished with such
ligous books and tracts as "are calculated to re.
ceive the appreciation of all evangelical Christians"
Hundreds of children were brought under Sabbath
School influence, and many adults induced to attend
church Asylums, Aims houses and prisons, as
well as the highways and hedges, have been provi-
might be filed with facts full of interest from the
Colporteurs' Reports. God has blessed the work,
and to Him be the praise Donations received at
this Office amount to $942 64. ....
AS the Colporteurs' salaries-$150-the books
given away and other necessary expenses of freight
&C., have to be paid by contributions, the books be-
ing sold only at cost, we ask all benevolent friends
to remember this work of God for furnishing the
poor everywhere with the bread Of Life.
Donations can be sent to j: Cross, 7s Fayette St.,
| Baltimore Nd; Rev. P. B. Price, Richmond, Va,
and w. j. W. Crowder, Raleigh, n. C.
j. CROSS, SuPt. and Gen. Agt.
for Nd, Va, n. G. and ID. Q.
Baltimore, Jan. 1st 1858.
H By reading the above it may be seen that
God continues to open the way for the humble
"work of faith and labor of love" in families where
by Divine blessing we may successfully meet the
wants of perishing souls, hundreds of whom have
not been reached by any other gospel means until
since the Colporteur found them in our swamps
mountains and dark corners. Dear reader, think o
this work. pray for it. and for the sake Of preciou,
souls, give something to it cheerfuy, as the Lord
blesses and prospers you. Read the eighth chapter
| of second Corinthians and initiate those who /" in
great trial Of affliction and their deep poverty,
abounded in berality, and entreated Paul to receive
their gift. "He that giveth to the poor endeh to the
Lord" "Give and it shall be given unto you good
measure" says He "in whom we live, move an6
have our being" uhose promises neOer fail Surely
we will trust Him.
Yours truly,
WI. W. CROwDER, Gen. Agt.
| of Am. Tr. Soc. for n. G.
Raleigh, JAN 1858. . :
Books and tracts may be had by calling at S.
Young's store of this City.
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ID lie ID :,

In Charlotte, the 23d u, Mrs. Catharine W. wife of
John F. Hoke Esq, Of Lincolniou aged q years
In EdgecOmbe county The 22d of December Coruela
daughter of Kenneth Thigpen, Esq, aged years and
month. go. 49,
In Guilford county, Sunday last, Dr. James T. Dick
aged about % years leaving wife, two small children and
relatives and friends 10 mourn his early death
In Patrick county, Va, the 10th of December 1857
DR. Edwin Waison-Dr. W. was very amiab,e man. and
q skillu phys can lie pracced medicine for number of
years in Greensborough, n. c. y
In this City, on the sth inst Mr. John s. Beel, sged
about 30 years. He a native of Virginia =
In Beaufort, Thursday evening the 3lst u of apo
p.xy, aged az years. Mrs Mary Gibb wife of james E.
GibbIe Esq.
Gin Sampson county, the 1st inst Gabriel Hobbs in
his 62d year. -.
In Sampson county, the I'd inst, Jincy Underwood,
wife of John Underwood, aged about 64 years -- I
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az The following letter from . friend in Cleave
land explains ITSELF For the letter and contents
thank him. He writes:
MEssRs. EDITORS: have read Mr.. McRae's long
letter in the Standard of Dec. 9, 1851 being, he
says, "Democrat" opposed to caucuses wishing
some good old Democrat would take the field for
Governor in the old-fashioned way, &c. Now,
Messrs. Editors, we claim to be good Democrats
here in Cleaveland as L. B. Sanders, d. K. McRae,
er any other person, be he who he may. But We
are not dsorganzers, as we consider all persons to
be who will do as they have done.
thought would try to get some people, good
citizens, here in Cleaveland to take the Standard
this year. l had but little trouble to make up a
Club of eleven. All Of them are good Farmers, as
Mr.. McRae mentioned in his long letter, and willing
to hear from him at any time. Gentlemen Editors,
you may rest fully satisfied that Know Nothingsm,
Americanism. Freesoilism and Distribution to boot
can't sprout here in Ceaveland. ~.
Send the Standard; let those whose names
you will find on strip of paper here, and their
Post Offices also, read.
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We are not in the habit of publishing compliment
tary notices of our paper-we have scrupulously re-
Trained from anything of this knd-but out of
many letters received from gentlemen who occupy
prominent positions, as we'll as as from those who
pursue more humble path in life, we feel excused
for making an extract from ore. friend at Palat-
ka, Fla, writes follows:
Enclosed you will find 81 for which please con-
tinue my paper another year and forward one copy
to ex-Gov. w. D. Moseley at this place Gov. Nose
ley requests to say to you that its your strict
adherence to true Democratic principles and
your uncompromsing support of principles, regard
less of men, that has induced him to subscribe for
your paper, and that he wishes you great success,
&c.-Char Dem.
No apology by our brother Yates was necessary
in introducing the above we'll deserved compliment
to his paper. The Charlotte Democrat is one of our
most useful and highly priced exchanges; and we
truly grati6ed at the which is crowning
the well directed labors Of our contemporary. The
Democrat is published in one of the oldest and
most fourishing sections of the State, and among
Democracy widely known and respected for their
unwavering adherence to principle. The appear.
of the paper, and the industry which is shown
in its columns. furnish the best evidence that it is
literally sustained. -. .-.
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Democratic Meeting in Jackson.

At q meeting of the Democracy Of jackson coun-
ty, held at the Court House in Webster, on the 23d
ult, for the purpose Of taking action with regard
to the assembling Of State Democratic Convention,
on motion Of j. b. Allison, ESQ.,, it unanimously,
Resolred, That the issues now involved in our
State policy more important to than they
have ever been in the history of the State and are
of far more monentous interest than any others
which expect to be called to decide, at the next
elections.
Resolped, That Of these questions that Of the
speedy extension to the Tennessee line of our pre-
sent system Of internal improvements, is paramount
to all others that upon depends very existence
as prosperous people, and that no Stqte organiza
ton have full confidence that does not stand
fully and squarely with US, on this question: for our
rights and that of all sections of the State.
Resolred, That with view of being represented,
and more especially on this subject in the approach
ing Democratic Convention, and having an oppor.
tunity to appeal in concert with the other counties
Of the mountain section, to the justice of our Dem
ocratic brethren throughout the State, we request
the Chairman of this meeting to appoint twenty two
delegates to represent jackson county in said Con-
vention; and in case none of them attend, David
Coleman, ESQ.,, OF Buncombe, and DR.. John A. Dick
son, of Burke or either of them, are requested to
represent us as delegates.
Resolued, That our said delegates are instructed
to pursue, In spirit Of harmony and conciliation,
but firmly and uncompromisngly, such a course as,
in their judgement, may be most etfectua to carry
out the objects OF these resolutions, through tne &C.
ton and under the guarantees of said Convention.
Resolced, That We recommend the second We'd
nesday of February next the time, and Salisbury
as the place, for holding said Convention.
Resolred, That without disparaging the just claims
Of any of the many Democrats whom We could
cheerfully support, this meeting recommends w. W.
Avery ESQ, of Burke, as a nomination which would
be eminently worthy Of, and acceptable to- the par
ty throughout the State.
Resolved That we heartily approve of the Admin
istration of James Buchanan and that his wise and
patriotic position, on the Kansas Constitutional ques
ton, especially merits the applause, and should re-
ceve the unHnching support, of the South, and of
National men throughout the Union.
Under the Sd resolution the Chairman appointed
following delegates: j. B. Allison, Jesse Conley,
A. W. Coleman, w. R. Buchanan, WIN. latham,
w. R. Crawford, Giles Norton, Woodford Zachary,
JAS Fisher, jr., Levi Butler, E. c. Shelton, W..
Hooper, Madison Hooper, Robert Collins, j. r. Love,
jr., P. L. Davis j. r. Dlls Allen Fisher, Charles
Bumgarner, E. Stillwell, Chas Woodring, E.. P.
Allison. r ...-g . ...-',... .
On motion Of Mr. Samuel Paris, the Chairman
was added to the above list.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
a-' j. W. CONLEY, Chm.
J. R. DnLs, Secy. b. .- ga.F
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HILLsBoRo, FEMALE ACADEMY.

TUlHIS INSTITUTION WILL BE OPENED ON THE
j 14th inst, under the charge of Miss Sarah J. Hunt
and Miss Sally K NASH who will give instruction in all the
branches of education usually taught in Schools of this
kind The Rev. Dr. Curtis has accepted the general super
vision Of the institution, and will give it such attention
occasion may require IT is the desire and purpose Of the
Trustees to make this a rst-cass Seminary you Ia
dies and they will endeavor t. for those sent from
abroad comfortable home and finished education. Our
town recommended for its hhfulness and its ipel-
gent society in which advsnts it is not surpassed by
place in the State. : =
Tuition in English, $le to sls. ~
Music, Drawing Painting, "a cient and Modern Lam
guages, at The usual extra advances. -.f as=-G
Board. incInding Washing Fuel and Lights be had
in respectable families at from 81 to $l2 per month.
COL. CAD. JONES' Chm.
HON. FRED NASH, E--
l-. HON. WM A. GRAHAM,
@. . WM. H BROWN,
p. B. RUPFIN. T . n
w. F. SrRkrHoRS, Sec,y. '.S 1s-.'-a 80
Hillsboro', jap. j, 1883. -...- -.s 12l7-wst.
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CITY ELEcrIoN.-An election will be held in this
City on Monday next for Mayor and nine Commits
sioners. We trust that no undue excitement will
exist and that all will 90 to the polls and vote with
out let hindrance for the men of their choice
There is q strong demand for reform and retrench-
ment in our City government; and every citizen
should exercise his best judgment as to the men and
the measures necessary to accomplish this reform.
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N. G. CHRISTIAN ADvocATE.-We unintentionnlly
omitted in last, to notice the advertisement of
the N. G. Christian Adroeate the Sd volume of
whict commenced with the beginning of the year.
AS an organ of the Methodist Church it is worthy
of support. 1t is neatly printed and ably edited !;
and but for the many long obituaries it contains, it
would in our estimation, be still better. Price
$3.50 year, invariably in advance. Address Rev.
r. T. Hefin, Raleigh, N. G.
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RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.

Near the of Harget and Wilmington Streeta)
TUyHE SUBSCRIBERS BEG LEAVE TO INFORM
Their friends and the public generally, that they
prepared to execute all orders, such Monuments,
Headtones Tombs and Grave Ornaments of all deserip-
tons and will manufacture from the best Italian and Amer
lean Marble at Northern prices and finished in the latest
and most approved Style
Also Granite Work of all descriptions for buildings
all other purposes Mason Work, &c, done to order.
N. B. All orders from distance promptly attend to
.--t : ?. ir Address, ,,, = :.
!-.rl "a.Efs.e.i 0nAH-n q FILE
January Is, 1858. "a ..- .--..t-..r.s.- 3-w1y.
The Copartnershp retoore existing under the name Of
Grier MCGOWAN, has been dissolved.
Jsau.ry Is, 1858. ,;s-t..-. ~ sHs&
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For the Standard.
MEssRs. EDITORS: saw in your issue of the 9th
inst, an account of the weight of two Big Pigs
Is months DID, recently killed in Green county, one
of which weighed 3l3, the other 267 pounds. 70
Mr.. K. P. Battle of this place, on the 23d ult, at
his plantation in Edgecombe, killed pig 1s months
and Q days old, which weighed 61s. Mr.. J. Brewer,
overseer for Mr. Battle, raised the pig and knew its
age to day, and it weighed in the presence of
number of persons. That is as hard to head as
the Edgecombe Democracy.
Raleigh, Jan. 18th, 1858. NJ
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SAMPSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SocrETY.-At q
meeting of this Society, held tire I'd instant, the
following officers elected: President DR.. Thos.
Bunting Vice Presidents, j. R. Beaman, w. C.
Draughan, Q. II. Stevens, F. j. Faison, and H. Boy
kin; Recording Secretary, E. L. Perkins; Cores
ponding Secretary, A. A. McKoy; Treasurer, G.
w. Draughan; Auditing COMMITTEES, w. johnson,
L. c. Hubbard, and q. w. Atkins.
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SALE OF LAND AND NEGROES.

DURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DEED OF
II TRUST made to me on The 3oth day Of August, A. D.
lS5 and recorded in Book No 90 page 675 shall pro-
ceed 10 sell at the Court House Door the City Of Ra
leigh, the 9Th day Of February next the highest bid
of Trust. " .
at the time and place. under the provisions Of
another Deed of Trust made 10 the Esd day Of Feb
ruary A. ID 1857 and recorded in Book No. 81 page f74
shall proceed TO sell TO the highest bidder cash.
Negroes described in said Deed of Trust.
GEO. 7. COOKE, Trustee.
Raleigh January 8, 1858. 5-tds
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Z SELECT SCHOOLS,
Oak Hill and Sassafras Fork.

]. p. BAGBY, NJ A. 4 BRO, PRrscIPAIs.
u two places named above The Spring Term will be-
gin Monday the llth of January next and continue 20
weeks. In moral healthy and refined neghborhoods
mote grogshops and taSens with limited numbers Of
pupils under strictly kind and parental discipline, and the
chief being make them thorough upon their texts,
we appeal friends and former pairuns for support.
Afer kug experience in teaching, feel besaton
reminding the public of the fact that kos must be
distant places Of di.sPaoH, they expected
to make rapid progress in their studies. .-,,.73
Board and Tuition at either place will be f65 for Eng
sh and S75 for Cls veal Students Boys coming by Rail-
ruad will stop Henderson Depot where Hacks can bs
hired at moderate prices knowledge Of our q1s6 q
Gregory George Bullock and a. Gregory Sassafras Fork
Messrs w. p. Webb Thos. n Smith Dr. Smith BenlEs
Richard Thorp and others about Oak Hill Also 70 me
Trees of South Lowell Academy, and Hyco Falls Acide
N.Y. Va which schools taught before esfs6shing OAK
W Xddress' Oak Hill, Granvill. county, Il. Q. ...es,.
December 10Th, lssSv ! ~! Io.g.i4 ,1i 81 1xes-Nv
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The SUGAR CRoP.-It is stated in the New Orleans
Crescent that the sugar crop of Louisiana for 1867
will be from 1850 to 100000 hogsheads against
about 1000 hogsheads in 1856. Prices are of
much lower than last year; but, nevertheless,
planters will realize about Sc sOOO. 900 from the
crop of this season than from that of 1856, while
consumers will also gain largely.