Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-16
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Inc election OF Col. J. G. Befrett % Mayor of
this city. BY the large majority of b7f sotes ever
@sek Repubacansss is : victory Of which the true
Demoeracy are justly proud. Plug Ugsyism and its
twin faction Black Republication are routed .thorse
foot and dragons and law, order and decency are
triumphant 3.s4. So 3. 49,
do not expect that our new Mayor will perform
all the prodigious reforms promised by his too SAN
guine friends but that the obloquy now resting up.
on our metropolitan fame will be removed and our
citizens, persons and property protected under his
rule none who know the man, will for moment
doubt. Col. Berrett has now the opportunity, bya
firm, prudent and conservative course not only to
effect for himself an honored national reputation.
but also do much towards securing the permanent
supremacy OF the Democratic party in this city.
With the exception of riotous demonstration in
the fourth ward, which speedily suppressed, the
election passed off more quietly than any I have
witnessed during my residence here, the assertion
of the Evening Star to the contrary notwi:h-
standing. Suctr of your readers as may have been
induced to subscribe to this rush light luminary,
under the delusve idea that it was true, reliable
Democratic sheet, will doubtless be Mortified at the
long list OF assaults, riots, homicdes, stabbng af
trays, etc. which grace the columns of that chame-
leon journal
The riot referred to in the fourth ward, would not
have occurred had not the circumstances attending
the arrest of man named Hurlahay, been peculiar
ly exasperating to certain Democrats. The officer,
keeper of a restaurant in this city, and at our last
election he housed and fed the gangs of Balti.
more dexperadoes and cut-thrnats who inhumanly
deluged our streets with innocent blood and by
brute force prevented Democrats exercising the
right of suffrage.
This act had not been forgotten, and the relatives
and friends those butchered by these blood-thrs.
ty wretches urged and goaded by these recoectons
forgot everything but that the ofcious officer had
been an abetter of that gang, and had fed and housed
them
The Democratic party. like all other parties in
cities, claim freedom from the curse of vio-
lent hangers on, and reckless camp followers who
know law but their own will. To these COL
Berrett is determined to show favor than to
the bitterest and most awess of the dark lantern
scamps who infest our city, matter what claim
they may prefer for services rendered. This is So
and is as it should be. The various appropriation
bills have nearly all been disposed of, though there
still some which hang fire. The miscellaneous
bill meets with much opposition in the House, and
will consequently cause some delay. 1t is doubtful
whether all the appropriations can be despatched
to-day, to send them to the President for ex-
animation and approval, and if not the President
has sign'fed his purpose to recall Congress.
The Postage Bill of Senator Hunter noticed in
previous letter. passed the Senate substantially as
reported it increases the postage to five cents I'M
der 5000 miles, over that distance ten cents. and
wholly abolishes the ranking privilege. 1t may
pass the House, yet its chances are, at present,
rather slim.
The commencement of the heated term" has
brought with it a testy, eating disposition
the part of honorable members.
Sancho Panza Harris, of Illinois, and Hughes Of
Indiana led off, Sancho Panza pitched into Hughes,
and Hughes responded in the way of pressing in
vitation to "coffee and pistols for two" Paper
bullets being more generally used by honorabes
than the leaden messengers of DEATH" friends in
terposed and-the matter was amicably and honor
ably adjusted.
Then Davis, Of Miss. and Benjamin, of La, got
to loggerheads challenge was sent by Benjamin,
and accepted by Davis. but-friends again came to
the rescue, and this affair had honrable and
between Gwin of CAL, and Natick cobbler " Viii.
son, of Mass. A discussion arose in the Senate, in
relation to the collection of the in Califor-
mia, when Gwin in the course of his remarks char
acterized Wilson as a demagogue; Wilson retorted
by saying that "he had rather be demagogue than
a thief" OWNS blood fired up, and he asked
whether the language was applied to him or the
collectors in California ;" the Natick Cobbler re-
piled that he had no explanation to offer, when
Gwin denounced him 'scoundrel, liar and cow
ard" and challenged him The - Natick Cobbler u
however, who has no qualms of conscience in per-
petrating lying statements as to save-owners, and
indulging in his low vulgar abuse of the southern
people, becomes suddenly excessively moral when
he is called to back his boastul language by
ponding action, and declines the challenge raw
hide well applied, with strong liberal hand, is the
only mode to reach this Bombastes Furoso.
King of New York. and Toombs, of Georgia, had
quite sharp set to in the Senate few days ago
In discussing bill, King was rather Incompetent
sible in his attempted explanations, and in answer
to remark of that character by Toombs said, 81
suppose shall not be required to furnish the Sena
tor from Georgia understanding. He las chosen to
misunderstood the facts Of the case. l will read the
law" To which Toombs instantly replied. l will
certainly relieve the Senator from New York. from
any obligation to furnish brains in this case, be-
cause have seen nothing in that Senator's course
which indicates that he couM spare any," This re
ply was not only tart, but am sorry to say true
ALSO
It will be seen by your readers that the Mormon
difficulties are in all probability ended. The troops
under orders for that country will be posted at vari
Gus points on our frontier.
The business of the House for the past week has
special interest," being generally the consideration
OF amendments to appropriation bills. They are
working faithfully and with WILL The considera
ton of the case Of Judge Watrnus, of Texas, charg
ed with high crimes and misdemeanors and the
Maryland contested election case have been poss
poned until next session. You have doubtless, seen
the sta ement of the seizure of the Yacht Wander
er. owned by Mr. Corrie, under the pretence that
she was going out as SLAYER. Mr.. Corrie is well
and favoraby known in this community as gentle
man, and the idea of his connection with such a
project is simply ridiculous. The father of Mr..
Corrie was Scotchman, VINO estao''sned n'hsel: III
the East Indes where he remained some years, and
then coming to this country, made South Carolina
his home of which State Mr. Corrie Jr., is citizen.
short time since two maiden aunts died in Scot
land. leaving Corrie large amount of money and
landed property, and he purchased this Yacht with
the intention Of proceeding there in company with
some jovial companions to take possession This
is true version of the affair as given by Corrie,
previous to leaving this city, and those who know
him place the utmost confidence in his assertions.
w. A. Kerr. son of Hon. John Kerr, of Caswell,
N. c., has graduated at the Naval Academy, Anna
polls, Md. 4.
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