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Wake Superior Court.

This tribunal adjourned at five o'clock on Satur
day evening, after useful and labor:ous session.
Judge Shepherd won golden opinions" by the
patience, ability and impartiality with which he
discharged his duties.
Mr. Attorney General jenkins appeared for the
State in the State cases, acqutting himself with in
genuity and ability.
On Thursday evening, as we stated in our last,
Erastus L. Hogue was brought before the Judge,
and sentence of death asked for in his case by
the Attorney General The Judge asked him what
he had to say, when he replied that he had been
Justly convicted-that if he had had one hundred
dollars he would not have been convicted and he
concluded by saying, give me liberty, or give me
DEATH" His whole manner was defiant and unsub-
dued. The Judge then proceeded to pass sentence
upon him, which was done in the most impressive
and affecting manner. He was ordered to be exc
cuted on Friday the 2Sth of this month.
Lucas Estes, convicted of forgery, was made to
stand one hour in the Stocks to receive thirtynine
lashes, and to be committed until he should give
bond in $500, to appear before Granville Superior
Court to answer a charge Of horse-stealing
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ssOuposition - State Convention.

The opposition Committee appointed in caucus
by the opposition members of the last Legislature,
assembled in this City on Thursday last and recot1-
mended Raleigh as the place, and the 22d of Feb
ruary as the time, for holding an opposition State
Convention.
The Editor of the Register, with several other OPP
position Editors had recommended an earlier day !;
but this irresponsible Committee, appointed in Sc
cret and between two suns has made different re-
commentator, and they are bound to submit OF
course they will do so with equal gracefulness and
promptitude.
The members of the Committee themselves speak
in their Card of the Opposition Party" in North
Carolina Many plain and honest people will be at
a loss to know what this means. We will tell
them,-it means Knou Nothingism In neD dress,
and opposition to Democracy right or ~rong. Are
the people of North Carolina ready to oppose the
Democratic party, right or wrongs Are they ready
to go NTH any party against any party. right or
wrongs
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Our Mineral Spring

We paid visit on Saturday afternoon to the
Manly mineral spring, about two miles from the
City, to the Northeast The forest has been thinned
ont and grubbed around the spring, deep ditch
dug to carry off the run above the spring, and to
drain more thoroughly the bottom in which it is To-
located. We need something of the sort in our
vicinity, and We hope the public will continue to
give this spring fair trial, so to test its effca-
cy in various diseases to which our fra mortality
is heir. We noticed one carriage filled with la
dies, and gentleman and lady on horseback,
enjoying its tonic waters. The ride is beautiful,
the latter part of the way meanderng through
the thick natural forest of oaks hckories, dogwood
naples, etc., growing in dense luxurance.
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~ We have received the second and last num-
Der of Mr.. Bledsoes reply to Col Willis Whitaker,
but too late for this issue. 1t shall appear in
next 1t is proper to observe that Mr.. Bedsoe
states in this number, that in responding to the
communication signed awake" he addressed him
self to Col. Willis Whitaker, the author, only be.
cause it had been intimated in a certain quarter
that the communication referred to had been gotten
up with the view of giving Mr. B. an opportunity to
discuss the question of ad ca1orsm in the publ ic
prints
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WrlsoN.-A friend visiting US from distance, ex-
pressed considerable surprise at the size and import
ancc of Wilson, lie had passed the town several
times but supposed the few houses near the depot
constituted the ach0le town. For the information of
those who would like to know something of our
thriving place, we give a few statistics.
We have, at the lowest possible estimate, popu-
laion of loo souls five lawyers, six physicians,
and several ncipient ones; two well-patronzed
schools with able faculties, and about as much en-
ergy and enterprise as could we'll be crammed into
a town of its size. We have at least one hundred
mechanics, all of whom are in employ at fair prices
or, if they not, it is their own fault Wilson
L,/1er
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The NORTHERN DEMocRAcY.-The Hon. Robert
Toombs, in the course of Some remarks at Augusta,
Ga paid the following tribute to the Northern De-
mocracy:
"But shall prescribe no new tests Of party fealty
to Northern Democrats; those who remain of them
have hitherto stood with fidelity and honor upon
their engagements. They have maintained truth to
their own hurt they have displayed patriotism, a
magnanimity rarely equaled, never excelled in the
and storm-with your appreciation if l can get it.
without it if l must-to stand by them with fide-
ty equal to their great deserts. If you will stand
with me and them we shall conquer faction in the
North and in the South; we shall save the country
from the curse Of being ruled the heterogeneous
compound now calling itself the opposition, and shall
leave this great country for our children as we
found it-united, strong, prosperous, and happy"
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ROANOKE LAND FOR SALE,

uDURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF SALE MADE AT
the Spring Term 1853, Of the Court Of Equity fol
ct aL tarte" the undersigned. Clerk and Master will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder the premises
be 18th day of December next the lands in the pleadings
mentioned and described towt "a tract of land on the
Roanoke River situated in the County Of Northampton,
adjoining the lands of Edmund Wilkins, ESQ., and Stephen
A. NorAeet containing fifteen hundred acres of which the
late Thomas F. JONES' Esq, died seized and possessed
Said plantation is of the richest and valuable on
the Roanoke. is divided into about 400 of low
original growth of the very best timber for plantation pur-
poses The dam needs but little repairing to make it
of the best the river When state of repair it pro-
tecs the entire plantation from nupdations Thedweng
house, houses negro houses barns &c. convenient
and comfortable.
Terms of sale not yet known but will be very liberal to
purchasers, and made known on the day Of sale.
w. w. PEBBLES q. 4 n. E.
October sth, 1859. pr. Adv. 49, 4l-wtds.
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Know-Nothingism Still n Existence.

friend has sent as three-cornered paper, which
indicates that "Sam" is still alive and engaged in
his secret work. This paper is white, has black
lines around it, and contains the following words:
"7Ae members Of the Club toiN meet at the usual
time and place this erening, by order Of the Presi
dent"
This paper also has at corner the letter R, at
the other the letter G. and at the other the letter C.
1t was found posted on public house in Gran.
vile County. We have heard of a similar paper
being posted up in Halifax County.
What says the Register' We await some reply
from some Know Nothing journal, before comment
ing further.
Is it true that the Know Nothing faction is still
organized in North Carolina, and that it was in this
way the Register obtained its 'minute" information
during the late Congressional campaign?
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The CORRESPONDENT PATRIOT AND Mr.. BLEDsoE.-
The Patriot asserts that the questions recently pro-
pounded to Mr.. Bledsoe by a correspondent of the
Standard, the signature of -" Wake," were pro-
cured to be propounded by Mr.. Bledsoe himself
This charge is wholly unfounded If Mr.. Bledsoe
were capable Of such thing, he would be unwor-
thy to represent the people of Wake county in tho
Legislature. He is an honest man, sound Demo-
crat, and gentleman, and as much above the trick
cry and meanness which such charge as the above
would imply, as the Editors of the Patriot or any
one else.
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- We find the following advertisement in the

- We find the following advertisement in the
last Greensborough Patriot:
WANTED-40,0 900 Acres of Land in the Western
part of North Carolina Would purchase one hun
dred thousand acres provided the tracts are contgu
ously located, and can be had at sufficiently low
rates) Apply in person or by letter, to
H. r. HELPER
43 Pine Street, New York.
September, 1859. 54-4w.
Hinton R. Heller, or Helper is an abolitionist
The Patriot has right to advertise for whom it
pleases. That paper displays its own taste in its
own way. We ought to state, however, that the
Patriot does not call attention to the advertisement
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NORFOLK MARKET.
REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE C. "srANDARD.'
By M'PHEETERS GHISELIN,
Wholesale Grocers. F0rvarding Commission Merchants
OCTOBER 8, 1859.
FIOUR-The market this week has been less active but
quotation of last week. Saw Superfne 81;
Extra So Family $50 Stock Of light.
COTTON-We quote new at II a TX to quality,
quantity arriving light and market rather fat.
NAVAL STORES-Spirits Turpentne firm but not &C.
tive, at 44c Common Rosin 81 80 GULL Fine e 25 q
S. 80 Tar inactive at 81 90.
DRIED FRUIT-The demand for apples is good and
nrces have slightly advanced. We quite 81 So 81 As
for fair to bright parcels Peaches very dull both for
peeled and unpeeled We quote the former at IS 80 and
latter at 81 30. with few buyers at these figures.
B. f. PEAS-The receipt of peas far has been
quite light and the market is without animation; quote
sales of all received at 81 80.
GROCER1ES-Sugars are firm; quote n. O. and P.
at ~ a &c. for common to fair; choice * $40;
refined !"1s a 1lc; A. 1Oc; B. aalc.; G. s1S a ~ for
Inferior to standard brands Moassesthere some move.
ment in Cuba. and prices have advanced. c. 2a g. NJ
70 a 50; N. o. 40 a 49, Rio Coffee ll1a @ 12H l.. l3c
lava is a IS. Rice ~ al.
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The State Fair.
PaleigiI, Oct. 10, 1889,

The annual Fair of the North-C Carolina State
Agricultural Society will commence in this City on
Tuesday next, the 18th instant.
Ample arrangements will be made on the Fair
grounds for stock which may be sent, and also for
all articles designed for exhibition. The Railroads
have agreed to carry all articles for exhibition free
of charge; and persons who may come by Railway
to the Fair will be charged but half price.
We look forward with much interest to the ap-
preaching Fair We trust it may be the largest, the
most successful and the most satisfactory of any yet
held.
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EFFECTS OF THE HGu PRICE OF NEGRoEs.-The
Ncwbern On. C) Progress says justly, that the
high prices of negroes is drawing them rapidly
away from Virginia and North Carolina, and that
the agriculture Of the States is sensby feeling the
loss. 1t says:
Zone of the most intelligent and successful plan
tcrs the Roanoke in the old North State remarked
to friend yesterday that although his land needed
more laborers yet he could not afford to buy them
at present rates, nor any prudent farmer in the
old States. What then? Why away they go to
the sugar and cotton lands of the South and the ag
rcultural interests of Virginia and Carolina
must safer, of course But the question suggests
itself hcre-how high will they gct?'
. 1t matters but little how much higher the prices
will get. Even at present prices, Virginia at least
will be drained time enough.-Riehmond Whig
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A meeting of the stockholders and friends of the
Dan River Coaicids Railroad Company was held in
Wentworth. Sept Doth, 1859. On motion of Hon.
Thomas Settle Dr. E. 7. Brodnax was appointed
chairman, and on motion of j. W. BrotnaX, j. NJ.
Reynolds was appointed secretary.
Forsyth, Stokes and Rockingham were represent
ed by some of their most intelligent and patriotic
citizens. The board of trade of the city of Rich
mond and the town of Danyille had large and able
delegation. Able and patriotic speeches were made
by Thos. Settle, Jos. r. Anderson, Mr.. Dickerson,
W. Sutherlir, A. S. Buford and F. Fries.
Much feeling was manifested on the occasion, and
disposition expressed to push forward the compile
ton of the road at the earliest possible moment
The Commissioners reported that about 5000, 900
had been subscribed, and that per cent. had been
paid in on $4,000. 1t was understood that the
general Commissioners would give notice to the
Stockholders to meet in Wentworth on Saturday,
the 9Th Nov. next, for the purpose of organizing
said Company.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
EDWARD BRODNAX, Chm.
JNo NJ. REYNOLDS, Sec.
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CLOSE OF Co.PARrNERsHIP,

THE COPARTNERSHIP between the undersigned will
expire by limitation the LIST Of November, 1859. and
uM be renetc 1t therefore becomes necessary to
close the business Of the Firm possible. AL!
persons indebted to it, either by note account, due on
or before the st Of july 1885, will please make immediate
payment.
w W. HOLDEN,
FRANK. l. WILSON.
Paleig, Oct. 10, 1859. ss--tf
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For the Standard.
To Noses a. Bledsoe Eso.- ..... ..r.s.. .:.f

To Noses a. Bledsoe, Esg- -... r... .yh.-s.
DEAR SIR; had prepared communication to
you for last Saturdays issue of the Standard, but
for reasons which hope and believe will be salts
factory was withheld And I am now pleased to
believe that shall be excused for the "regret"
unwittingly caused by "imposing upon" you "the
disagreeabe necessity of giving to the public over"
your Gown signature opinions and explanations
on subjects which you say "is to be presumed"
your constituents and yourself "only are interest
ed" when assure you thought the subjects in
voved interests, affecting every free man (nonslare
holder as well as the "Owner of slave property in
the State and that it never occurred to that you
did not want your opinions on these subjects pub
lished beyond your own county, as was under the
impression you had heretofore taken some pains to
send your views on State all calorem taxation
abroad. l thank you for your prompt Though
think rather ingenious and sweeping answers to the
questions proposed) am, however, sorry that the
last or sixth ofthe series, though requiring but mon
asyable, will cause you the trouble of making an
other communication to answer.
had no idea of discussing those questions but
note one point in your answers upon which all
your conclusions seem to hinge. 1t is this. You
say there is not the slightest conceivable connec-
ton between the basis of representation and the
revenue laws of the State, and therefore, change
in the basis of representation can neither be in
cidental collateral nor certain or probable con-
sequence Of the adoption of general system of ad
ralorem taxation in North Carolina" 10 which
position l will simply say, that there is not the
slightest conceivable connection between light and
darkness yet when the light is withdrawn darkness
is a probable. nay, a certain consequence. 1t is,
therefore, as clear light that it does not follow
that because two objects have no immediate conncc
ton, that the one may not be produced by the de-
struction of the other. conclude, therefore, that
your reasoning will hardly satisfy your constituents
that free basis for representation may not be con-
sequent upon change destruction of the present
revenue system of the State
WAKE
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In the Massachusetts convention resolution was
offered recommending Douglas for the Presidency,
but 1t was voted down. the Boston Journal says, by
ten to one. Another resolution, approving of the
territorial policy of Douglas land in favor Of pro-
teetive tariff was voted down by four to one. A
third resolution appladdng Douglas as an liable and
fearless advocate" etc, was brooked by the COM
nittee resolutions. 1t never saw the light after
its reference.
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The Election in Kansas-Adoption Of the Wyan-
.... dotte Constitution ascertained.
LEAvENwoRru, Oct. THE adoption of the Wy
andotte Constitution is rendered certain by the
ception of returns from the most important coun-
ties The majority in its favor will probably reach
1000.
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ID lie d

In this City, the night of the sth ns in his twenty
first year, William Shaw Towes, eldest Of James H.
Towles.
At his residence Quaker Meadows Morganton, on
the 5th inst after brief Illness from Pneumonia, Capt
Charles Mcdowell, in the 74th year of his age
The deceased u of Col Chas. Mcdowell, so dis
tngushed as an intrepid officer Of the American revolution
and during his long life from boyhood ~ the grave, main
heart uniinching courage, and the strctes honesty
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Hon. Darid G. Broderick Killed !

10th, which arrived here to-day, brings intelligence
that the duel between U. S. Senator Broderick and
Judge Terry, of the Supreme Court of the State Of
California, took place near San Francisco on the
morning of the 18th. Mr.. Broderick fell at the
first fire, pierced through the lungs. He fingered
until half past nine on the morning of the 10th,
when he died. Judge Terry was unhurt. The
community was profoundly agitated.
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MARTIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY-The
Martin County Agricultural Society will hold its
seventh annual Fair at Hamilton, Thursday and
Friday the Sd and 4th of November next. The prem
Jun list will appear soon. The Farmers and me-
chanics of Martin have heretofore evinced much in
terest in their Fairs, and the next one, We doubt
not will he fully equal to former ones. 1t would be
useless at this day tc enlarge upon the benefits of
agricultural and mechanical exhibitions of the kind
referred to. These benefits to be seen in all d.
rections, in improved husbandry, in increased emu
lation and skill among mechanics, and in better
and more homogeneous feeling engendered among
our people.
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GnDture of the FSLlibusters.

New ORLEANS Oct. 1.-The Fillibusters were ar
rested at the Southwest Pass, at 10 o'clock to-day,
by the Unit States Marshal assisted by the Uni
ted States Artillery. They peaceably surrendered.
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Flora Temple and Ike Cook-The Fastest time on
Rec0rd

CINCINNATI, Oct Tn the Cincinnati trotting
park, this afternoon, Flora Temple and Ike Cook
were matched for 81, 600 side. The race was won
by the former in three strait heats viz: 2274 2:27
2213 The last heat was the fastest on record, and
the first half-mile of it was made in 1:091.
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Mrs. L. Eiemiay.

This authoress is at present in the City, at Law
rences Hotel, and will remain few days with the
view of disposing of her works. Though the sub
ject of severe and confirmed bodily affection, and
forced to maintain herself by the sale of her works,
her friends do not ground her claims to lberality
and sympathy on the mere fact that she has writ
ten books and is needy. "Her works." says the
Charleston Courier, "stand upon their own merit
they will reward careful reading, and they challenge
just criticism"
Mrs. Elemjay comes among US with high testi
monals of excellence and amiability of character.
We commend her especially to the tender and con
sderate attentions of our lady readers
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BLK CLOTH DRESS FROCKs (best quality 81 90
Handsome assortment of Chldren's Over Raglans and
Ell. HARDING.
Raleigh. Oct Z, 1882 Sly.
~ Rdgister and Age copy.
KEROSENE OIL.
VNHE GENUINE ARTICLE AT A REDUCED PRICE,
~ ~ WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
KEROSENE LAMPS.
A FINE ASSORTMENT, SOME VERY CHEAP, AT
" WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS.
100 BOXES, ASSORTED SIZES. IN STORE AND
WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
YEAST POWDERS.
DREsTON's MERRIILs ARE THE BEST IN USE
IL for making good light and sweet bread.
WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
TOBACCO 4 sEGARs,
AF THE FINEST QUALITY MAY ALWAYS BE
~ WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
KID GLOVE CLEANER.
TOUvEN'S PARTISAN PREPARATION. ONE BOT.
ID tie for twenty-five cents cleans fifty pairs Of Gloves
" ~ WILLIAMS 1 HAYWOOD.
CONGRESS WATER.
A FRESH SUPPLY JUST TO HAND
"A At the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS i HAYWOOD.
HEGEMAN'S
ELIXER OF CALASAYA BARK.
4 MOST PLEASANT AND EFFICACIOUS PREPA.
"A ration Of Peruvian Bark for strengthening and bra.
cling the system in debility and disposition to chs and
fever. For sale BY
WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
Raleigh Oct 10, 1859. SS-tf
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MARRIED..

In Chatham county, the Sd inst by Rev. L. K. Will
lie MIR. Rodger y. Gregory to Miss Sallie Aston.
In Granville county, on the 9TH inst. by Rev. L. Will
le Mr. Kobt. B. Jones to Miss Virginia Z. Muyes
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EPISCOPAL CoNvENTIoN-The Triennial Conven-
ton of the Episcopal Church of the United States
commenced its session in st. PauIs Church. Rich
mond, Va, on Wednesday last There were thirty
seven Bishops present, including the Rt Rev. Thos.
Atkinson, D. D., of N. c. Among the Clerical del
cgates from North Carolina were, Rev. R. S. Mason,
d. d., R. B. Drane d. d., A. A. Watson, and j. B.
Cheshire.
The opening sermon was delivered by Bishop
Otey, Of Tennessee.
Bishop Meade, of Virginia, presides by seniority
over the House of Bishops, and the Rev. DR.. Bach
was again chosen Secretary.
The House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, compos-
of four clergy and four lay delegates from each do,
cess, then organized by selecting Rev. DR.. Hone
secretary.
RICHMOND, Oct. 6--The general Episcopal con-
vention re-asscmbled to-day, and proceeded to bust
ness. The house of deputies were chiefly engaged
in referring amendments to canons to the committee
on canonS.
Ri. Rev. DR.. Bnney, Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia
was formally introduced to the house.
A motion to hold the next triennial convention al
Chicago occasoned long debate. A motion t.
substitute New York was lost, but no final actor
was taken on the subject.
The committee on new dioccSes reported in favol
of the admission of the diocess of Minnesota.
As the House of Bishops sit with closed doors, o
course nothing can be known of their proceedings
except they tranSplre officially by transmission
the House of Clerical and Lay Delegates.
RICHMOND, Oct. 1.-THE order of the day-th
consideration of the amendment of article three o
the cOnstitution-was postponed.
The dioccses of Kansas and Minnesota were ad
mitted to the convention by the concurrence of boil
houses.
The house of deputies voted to hold the next con
vention at Chicago
No other business of interest was transacted.