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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-05
For the STANDARD.
Chatham County.

To the Democracy Of Chatham County,:
The time has arrived when we should select can
didates to represent us in the ensuing Legislature.
The,canvass for Governor has opened, and why
should not have our men chosen for the county
canvass? The opposition are looking on with an
anxious eye to see what we are going to do and un'
less take active part in the selection Of good,
faithful and conservative men, they are fully deter
mined to every effort, "pul every string, and
make every appeal calculated to excite the sympa-
thies of the masses, to defeat our cause. Remem-
Der, brother Democrats, that the opposition have
threatened demolition of the Democratic party in
August next, and unless We begin to work for our
cause at early period, we may have heavy task.
Remember too that Duncan K. McRae is now, and
will be until the day of election, hurting forth his
Illuminating blasts against the Democratic party;
that he is making every effort to diude and distract
our ranks in order that through his nstrumenality,
the opposition may elect Distribution candidates,
and thereby promote him to the United States Sem
ate. He knows that there is chance for his cleo.
ton to the Governorshp, but he believes that he
tantalize the people the Distribution issue as
to cause balance Of power in the Legislature.
Shall he divide our ranks in old Chatham? Let ev-
cry Democrat put his shoulder to the wheel and
cry out with Stentoran voice-No! Let us grid
on the armor of Democracy and go to work for our
time.honored principles, determined to conquer the
enemy.
Why should we put off organization any longer?
By thus delaying do we not give the opposition
stronger hold upon the minds Of the people9 Are
they not saying to themselves that we canno: Sc
lect good, and an unobiectionable ticket? Verify
they are. Why then should hesitate longer3
Shall we suffer our flag to lay in the in August
next; the flag under which we have so often fought
together-the flag under which Gen. R. G. Gotten,
the " Nestor" of the House, has often led us on
to battle and to victory? No, thousand times mol
But, the question arises, whom shall we choose!
As the writer of this does not wish to prove dcta
torial he will not mention names for a full ticket,
but will take occasion to say, that they should be
men of sound and conservative princples-men.
like Gen. Gotten, true to their principles and to their
country's interest Our next Legislature will have
to elect two United States Senators, and therefore,
we should select men of known principles. Let US
then go to work "while is yet day, for the night
cometh when no man can work "-ercept he be a
KnoD Nothing. UNuS.
May Oath, 1858.
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Sampson County.

CLINTON, N. G., May 29th, 1853
In accordance with previous notice. the delegates
to the Democratic County Convention for Sampson
county assembled in the Court House, to nominate
candidates for the Legislature.
VIM. s. Devane, Esq, was appointed chairman,
and Amos Royal was requested to act az secretary.
The Districts were called when the following dele.
gates appeared and enrolled their names, viz:
Clinton-Thos. Chestnut, Henry Moore, James
9. Williams, Lishen Hardy Herring, James c. Rob-
inson James Armstrong.
7aylor's Bridge-Amos Herring, R. Parish, D. s.
Mathis
7urkey-Not represented
Little Coharie-H. L. Spell, VIM. G. Butler, R. II.
Richie.
Ping Grooe-Jno. c. Hines, R. R. Bell Amos
Royal.
Halps-John D. Herring.
West6rooks-Wm. Daughtry.
Mango-Wm. Daughtry as proxy.
DisnaalNot represented.
McDaniers Cross Roads--S. Melvin, Lot Richie, l..
q. Richie
T. Il. Holmes, Esq, former Senator addressed
the Convention in avery appropriate manner, stat:
ing that in consequence of i'll health it would be
impossible for him to become . candidate again.
and Withdrew his name from the Convention
Q. p White, Esq, also declined becoming . candi.
date. ~ s. 80, :, s. IS
On motion. the chairnan appointed A. Herring,
A. Brown. B, r. Bell, &. Richie, and 81. Moore, 1
COMMITTEES 70 DRAFT resolutions for the action Of the
Convention. s.
The COMMITTEES retired, when, on motion, &. q.
Holmes Esq, vas requested 70 take the chair while
Mr.. Desane should address the Convention, who
entertained the meeting with one Of his best speech
es particularly setting forth the Of the
distribution Question "a . very iofcitle and elo.
The oopn.it.se returned and subn,ttsd the fl.
loving tepor which was unanimously adopted,
lat ReeolpAd That wa at;I s1hars Is az 33.-;,sss
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GREENE COUNTY, N. C.,l
Nav 28th. 1858. {

Mdy LOlu, 1OOO
GENTLEMEN Your letter of the 18th inst, in.
forming me that the convention which assembled in
Snow Hill on that day, nominated me without a dis
senting voice. the Democrtic candidate to repres
ent this 5b) senatorial district in the next Legis-
)ature of North Carolina and urging me to accept
the same, is now before me- and has been the sub
ject of much anxious reflection since received it,
should have considered a nomination under any
circumstances as complimentary, having served you
amidst many trying vcissitudes without serious com.
plant against me; but after having requested the
convention not to nominate me, to receive it unani-
mously at their hands, and that action prefaced by
resolution approving my former course, confers
upon me an honor for which feel profoundly CRATE.
full and places me under obligations to which should
not, nor can not be insensble. Under those cir
cumstances | feel bound to accept the nomination,
knowing at the same time that ,nake a sacrifice
which | am i'll able 10 bear.
If the nomination should be ratified at the polls
in August next, my only aim shall be SO to repres-
ent you as to give you no more cause for censure
in the future than you profess to have found in the
past.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to renew my
expressions of gratitude to YOU and drought you
to those whom you represent for this additional tes-
tmonia of your confidence and esteem and believe
me truly, your friend and obedient servant,
j P SPEIGHT
To HAYWOOD EDMUNDsoN, NICHOLAS HUNTER
EsQs. Committee.
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y LADH g slflnsoEl crs sLADYss MAN.-M,s g.
sphens, in her sxcallent monthly magazine :. Ste'
pitches 8 gamst class Of men which s = thus
ing hf TOO il this metropolis. Hear eI s
SIS. Our own private opinion 81 the Lady,s M,
that be is thoroughly contemptble-a sort of ..a m,
men Of life hardly worth thinking about speci-
shell with the lssvithered up-a h.nSs.nI nut.
foam drifting over the vine of fancy, but Of nv Of
~ use. A woman Of sense would as soon nv. .atn-
in man-ofwar made of shingles, or take m no Sea
slde1ce in card house, Is dream Of attacb;n r re-
self 81 lady, killer. oer.
4 Women worth the name are seldom da..;- '
tofs his sex. Whatever their Ignorance psu
womanly intuition must tell them that the ma9 oe'
live for great objects and whose spirits are 80 ~ao
knit that they are able to encounter the st".y
lite-men whose depth and warmth Of fss,; ans OF
semble the powerful current of mighty r;vase re,
not the bubbles on its surface, who if they Inv, ana
never smtten BY mere beauty of form or featus,s are
!nat these men are far more worthy even of occunr
ing their thoughts in idle moments than the nnspy
men about town with whose attentions thew sna
themselves. If we were to tell him this he waue
only laugh he has no pride about him. altho,ch u
OF vanity; and it matters not to him what We 'ul
broadly affirm or quietly insinuate. "Sy
Soft and delicate though he be- he is as ;u,o-
vlous to r'dicue as carrier, and as repards,.
VI "0A1SCs SoHtVauPS 40 City HiUeTman. w
hand him this article he would take it to soma soa
party and read it aloud in the most meauons wa.
as an homage to his own attractions" '''
The following is literal copy of bill drawn -
and about to be introduced into the Ca|forn;, ~
semby by an honest miner-a member of the las as.
House: -''"er
AN Acr-To prevent niggers kummin to Ka,,r-
forny. ""':
The people uo the Staff 40 Kazzytorny, REPRESENTA-
in Senmit and assembly, du enact as tollo~s. '"
Sec. No niger notnow an in inhabbitent y,
in, and legul voter in this stait shall be permitted ~
liv, rezide, or stay in this staff emmy longer.
Sec 2. Emmy niger hoo willfully or axident,,
violats the furst seckshun Nv this ackt shall h..
transported from this staff and sold to the lowest
bidder, Cinnamon excluded.
Sec 8. Niggers who cum With their masters IN
scjurn temporarily shell not be inklewded in bs
provizions Nv this ackt; prooided: such soiurnns
don't exceed 40 years. If emmy ship gifts rocked on
the shoars Nv this staff with niger on horde; and
if such niger shed tri tn swim, he shall be pushed
under the VOTER.
Sec 4. Ackts or parts Nv ackts contravenin this
is repealed.
Enacking Clasos.--A niger is herebi deklared
and obnokshus newsane not to be permitted and
evry Sheriff in this staff may be niger driver if he
chuses
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STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.--
- COUNTY.-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
May Term, 1852. R. Cherry James Nelson.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that James
Nelson. the defendant in this is nonresident this
State abscOnds conceas himself that the ordinary
process of law be served upon hm It is Therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
weeks successfully in the Standard com.
handing the said defendant to make his personal appear
apce at the next term of this Court be held for the
county of Pitt at the Court House in Greenvle on the
first Monday of August next then and there to plead
swer demnr OF repevy; or judgment by default will be
entered against him.
Witness, Henry Sheppard, Clerk of our said Court at
Office in Greenvle the first Monday of May A. D. 1885,
II. SHEPPARD, C. &C
03-v6tx
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LenOir and Greene.

Snow HILL, May II, 1858.
James P. Speight, Esq.,,
DEAR S1R:-We, the undersigned have been ap-
pointed by the Convention which this day assembled
in Snow Hill, to inform you of your nomination as
the Democratic candidate to represent this Senator
al District in the Senate of the next General AS.
sembly.
And permit us, sir, to express unfcigned
pleasure in saying that your nomination with
out dissenting voice. And We not only express
own individual feelings, but also of the entire
Convention in urging upon you to accept the said
nomination.
Most respectfully submitted by
Your sincere friends,
H. EDMUNDSON.
n. HUNTER.
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STATE OF NoRTH-CAROLINA.-pITy

STATE Of NUKTH-CAKOLINA.-
- COUNTY:-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
May Term, 1882. R. Cherry James Nelson.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that James
Nelson the defendant in this case nonresident Of this
State absc0nds conceas himself that the ordinary
of law cannot be served upon him: therefore
ordered by the Court. that publication be made for six
weeks successfully in the NorthCarolna Standard com.
mandng the said defendant to make his personal appear.
at the next term of this Court be held for the
coun Of Pitt at the Court House in Greenvie the
OF revy or Judgment g deu s ~ 1
entered against him.
Witness, Henry Sheppard Clerk of our said Court, at
Office in Greenvle the first Monday of May, A. D. 1885,
H. SHEPPARD, c. C. C.
23-W6t*
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-sSTATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA..
- COUNTY-ln Equity-SaIe of Valuable Town Lots.
In the matters of William L. Terrell and othrrs and Of
William L. Terrell, Wyatt N. Belvin and others.
Pursuant to orders made at Spring Term, 1885, of Wake
signed Clerk and Master will proceed sell at the Court
House door, the City of Raleigh the eth day Of June
next being Monday the following town property to wit:
Ward of the City of Raleigh. known in the plan Of said
City Lot number two hundred and seventy-six (2)
containing fraction of an acre.
lot OF ground lying and being in the Eastern Ward
Of the City of Raleigh, known in the plan of said City
Lot number one hundred and sixty lleo being part
TERMS SALE:-A credit of six months to onehah,
and nine months to the residue of the purchase money
will be given to purchasers upon their entering into BONDS
with approved sureties bearing interest from the date
7sale-ss5 to be paid in cash on each purchase
Given under my hand at Office, this 9Th May 1853
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, c. NJ T.
~ 81 pr Adv Ran ss-w&swtd.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRr.-A special session
of the above Court for the District Of Cape Fear,
was opened in the U. S. Court Room in this town,
on Monday morning, His Honor Judge Biggs pre-
siding, this being his first term the United States
Bench As is customary in such cases, the commits
sion of Honor was made matter of record, as al
so his official oath taken before Judge Taney of the
U. S. Supreme Court.
We understand that His Honor passed number
Of orders requisite for expedng the future business
of the Court.
In the libel case of VIM. M. Harris VS.. Barque J.
w. Blodgett, decree of sale of the vessel made
to salty libelant's claim.
The case Of certain parties in New York. libelants
for salvage of the United States Light Boat Wind
mill Point, not pressed for decision as it was
understood that compromise was about being ef-
fected This boat drfted from her moorings in the
gale of September last, and brought into this
port by vessel bound from New York. The case
had excited good deal of attention as involving
the question whether a vessel the property of tho
United States, could be reached by libel. This
point is still open, the case, being compromised,
it did not come before His Honor.
The case of the United States VS.. VIM. G. Means
will go off the docket under understanding be.
tween the counsel for parties the District Attorney
submitted to nonsuit, defendant paying COSTS
This was indictment for using United States
Postage Stamp over again.
The case Of VIM C. Norton, Attorney, VS.. Schoon.
Charles Smith, libelled for material furnished,
was called up but removed from the dockets on the
statements of counsel that the case had been
promised
The Court having disposed of all the business be-
fore it. adjourned SINE die.
We understand that the promptness business
tact, and sound judgment of Judge Biggs, gave the
utmost satisfaction to all concerned, and that all
congratulate themselves on having really and truly .
United States District Court in North Carolina
W.T. Journal, 26th May.
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FOR the Stan0aIu.
Senatorial District Of Anson and Union.
In pursuance to a call from similar meeting IN
Union, portion of the Democracy of Anson, met
in the Court House in marlborough, on Saturday
22nd inst.
On motion, Dr.. j. B. Twitty was called to the
Chair, and W. L. Ledbetter appointed Secretary.
The Chair explained the object Of the meeting to
be the appointment of delegates to a joint conven
ton of the Democracy of the two counties at Lanes
boro,' on the fourth Saturday in June, to select
suitable person to represent the Senatorial district in
the next Legislature.
On motion of COL Knots, a committee consisting
of Messrs. Hammond, Hubbard, and Knotts was
appointed to designate three from each election pre-
cilsct 20 attend said convention. On conferng to.
gether the committee submitted the following re.
port which was adopted:
Resolued, That we concur in opinion with our De-
mocratic friends of Union to the propriety of
calling q convention of the Democracy of the two
counties at Lanesboro for the purpose of selecting
candidate to represent in the Senate Of the next
Legislature, and submit the following names from
Anson:
Booerly Precinct-Dr. W. L. Ledbetter, ]. Wat
kins, S. W. Cole
Cedar HiN-D. Carpenter, DR.. Bennett, 7. j. In
gram.
Diamond Hiu-W. N Mask, DR.. Hardie, B. Z
Ponds.
Dumsas-Col H. T. Knotts S. Rushing, N. M.
Hubbard.
Gulledgs's-P Boggan, j. P. Ratliff, W. L. Till.
man.
Lanestorough-A. Ashchraft, H. Meacham, H.
Gray.
Miltonsuile- White, j. D. Moore, j. j. Rush
ing.
Aoruen-T. C. Streater. George Martin, j. Curtis.
Sandy Point-John Knots, DR.. Hall. D. Dabbs.
SaitKs-W. c. Watkins, B. F. Garris, c. Bir-
mingham.
Wadesboro'-W. W. Wilkins, w. w. Tapscott,
DR.. Twitty.
On motion, it was ordered that these proceedings
be published in the Standard with the request that
the Western Democrat and Salisbury Banner copy.
j. B. TWITTY, Chm.
W. L. LEDBETTER, Sec'y.
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TATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.-P
- COUNTY.-CQurt of Pleas and Charter Sessinns==

y SESSIONS
May Term, 1852. R. Cherry vs.. James Nelson.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that James
Nelson the defendant in this case nonresident of this
State absconds conceals himself that the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served upon him: 1t therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
weeks successfully in the North Carolina Standard
handing the said defendant to make his personal appear
ance at the next term Of this Court to be held for the
first Monday o. August next then and there to plead
swer demur or repevy; judgment by default will be
entered against him. --',.. as'i
Witness Henry Sheppard Clerk of our said Court at
Office in Greenvile, the first Monday of May. A. d. 1885,
H. SHEPPARD, C. &C.
~ -s-i- ~ =l.s4 90 wekx
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The time between Washington and New Orleans
via the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, is said
to be only four days and half We see it stated
that large number of through passengers are now
taking this route and it i'll be by the follow
ing that the great southern mail is to be turned in
the same channel:
Great Southern Mail to be Changed to the South
soestern Route.
WASHINGTON, May 26th.-The railroad Conven-
ton which has been in session here for week past
adjourned to day. 1t has accomplished very impor-
tant results.
The Postmaster has given orders to convey the
great Southern Mail leaving n York in the morning
the Central Route, dverging from the Seaboard
route at Richmond; thence or Virginia and Tennes
see road through Knoxville, and Dalton, Georgia. to
the Grand Junction, fifty miles east of Memphis;
thence uia jackson to New Orleans.
The service commences on the first Of July and
continues to the 30th Of June, 1859 The time from
New York to New Orleans, by this new route. will
be four days seventeen hours. Compensation 5000
per mileAdistance 1886 miles. ---,-s :. |
After the first of July, 1859 both Of the great
Southern mails leaving New York. morning and eye-
ming will be in connection with this Central Route
as donble daily service has been ordered to com-
mence at that time in view of the extension of the
Orange and Alexandria Road to Lvnchburg.
This, it is confidently believed will shorten the dis
lance from New York to New Orleans to three days
70 hours The compensation for double daily SER
vice will be $500 per mile. b.
Fun through arrangements have also been com.
pleted for passengers at $4S. s.s
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CD. Dsd Is otedisncel IS sfhe dses
sion the Bjaeffct Se1tioO, the 80
which viii 81 bpad III andshey connn, ~ cheerful
u hoi thss nano sof this alemap q the DEM
ocratic TO represent this Senator'S
IN the next General ASSEMBLY Of North Caroliua
The Convention could not have made better selec-
ton. Col auyther is man Of ine natural ability,
of utQuestioDed devotion to Southern rights and
terests. and enjoyssa popularity unsuTp By any
gentleman in this section In proof Of this last
sertion We need only refer to his almost unanimous
nomination BY party which he has honestly opposed
for many years. 1.-THE Democracy Of " ashington.
and Martin did not know that d. C. Guytherwas an
HONEST NAN they would not have proclaimed him,
with one voice as it were, their standard bearer in
this Senatorial District.
Let us review his political course. While the
Wing party was In existence Col. Guyther acted
and voted with that party. In 1888 he was elected
to the House of Commons from Washington county.
In 1910 he was reelected to the same position
At the next election for members of the Legislators
he was defeated by Joseph Norcum, Esq, an exclu
sively local issue. In 1874 he elected for the
third time. This session terminated his legislative
experience. Shortly afterwards Col. Guyther re-
moved from Washington to Martin, and in 1850 I'M
successfully opposed VIM. L. Mizzell, ESQ, for fine
House of Commons. In 1854 he ran against Col.
Bggs for seat in the Senate, and was only defeat
ed, we believe, by about twenty -four votes. During
this campaign he frequently declared that there was
little or no difference between his and Col Biggs'
political position. The returns showed that it was
more of q personal than political contest
When the Know Nothing party presented its prin-
ciples and candidates to the people of North CARROLL
in 1855, Col Guyther declared that he could not
support them, and he has since acted and voted
with the Democratic party. He supported Bragg
for Governor, and Buchanan for the Presidency in
1856. and DR.. Shaw for Congress last year. The
Democracy of Washington and Martin have the ut
most cofidence in his political honesty, and now
prepared to honor him as political friend whom
they have always respected and admired political
opponent. When Know Nothngism sought to rise
upon the ruins of Whggery he planted himself sole.
" and fully upon the Democratic platform, and those
who know his 6rmness and decision of character
will never doubt his political integrity. When D.
c. Guyther takes position in politics there must
be general upheavng of parties before he changes,
and knowing this to be the case, the Democracy Of
this Senatorial District will roll up for him at the Au
gust election greater majority than they poll
ed for any other man.-Dens. Banner.