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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-07-06

SALISBURY, June 9th, 1859.
DEAR SIR: My recollection of the settlement made
in the winter of 1854 at Raleigh of the account of
John C. McRae & Co, by Committee of the Board
is not so special of the meetings Of the Committee
to enable me to say whether Col. Gwynn Chief Eng
neer, was in attendance on the Committee or not.
| can only remember my own efforts to get infor-
nation explanatory of the account rendered OF
these have perfectly clear recollection; and re-
peat here distinctly what was said by me last win
ter in this connection that for my own information
| consulted all the parties freely and without re-
serve. I talked to Col. 'Gwynn, Chief Engineer, to
Mr. Miller, Assistant Engineer, and to Mr.. McRae.
To all these gentleman for very manifest reason:
to get misunderstanding of what was allowed on
the one side-of what was claimed on the other
How otherwise could we have proceeded to settle
rnent at all :? The Committee reluctantly agreed to
undertake the NATTER but being unable to refuse it.
they proceeded to act having account submitted
by the Chief Engineer for their basis of action. 1t
very well understood that the Chief Engineer
declined to adrise any settlement-he did so to me
but the Chief Engineer would scarcely have refused
to give information, when asked touching the ac-
count and the contracts-such information as was
ncedful to an understanding of the matter. This
was what asked and received freely from all par
ties said before; and not until last winter had it
ever come to my cars that any dissatisfaction existed
with respect to the adjudication of this vexed mat
ter 1t had been my impression that the officers of
the Company were not only very glad to be relieved
of the duty of making this settlement but were well
satisfied with its terms.
am, very respectfully yours,
CHAS. F. FISHER.
HON. R. NJ SAUNDERS
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ID IE ID

At his residence the town of Washington on the
4th ut Benjamin Runyon ESQ., in the seventeth year Of
his age.
Mr. R. of or oldest and most respected citizens
For many years he filled the office of Cashier the Bank
of Cape Fear and also that of Clerk and Master in Equity
with ability and promptness. He was good and useful
citizen, aud died deeply lamehted.-Dtspafch.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
VElHE UNDERSIGNED WILL ATTEND AT THE
Il Court House in Raleigh on FRIDAY and SATUR-
DAY. the 18th and 10th of July; at Forcstvie on FRI
DAY the 22d, and at Dunnsville SATURDAY the Esd,
for the purpose of collecting The Taxes due in Raleigh
Wake Forest and st. Matthew's and St. Marks Districts
for the year 1855
Persons residing in said Districts will also have an
opportunity of giving in their lists of Taxabes for the
year 1859.
GEO. W. NORWOOD, Collector
July l. 1859. 59-td.
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WHO UT 1sEAhNlNG w aS OFEN.
ed under most encouraging auspices on the 18th Of
JANUARY 1883. 1t is proposed to make it thorough
and practical Gymnasium for training the Physical Intel
ectnal and Moral powers of the Pupils Co9 its
in this expects to rely r all its Patronage: 1t is under
the control of particular Church. The Teachers belong
to different Denominations AID are selected account Of
their fitness for the posts they occupy without regard
their ecclesiastical connections.
Professor Radcliffe, graduate of the SouthCaro
y % ~ Ss srs ns Ms
branches the Pupils have the advantage Of the Infantry
drill of Military Academies To secure interest and sue
cess in this have ample supply of Cadet buskets
The Uniform of the Cps neat plain and cheap. It is
furnished the Institution nearly at first cost as pract.
cable Pupils need only bring their usual wearing apparel
The uniform aids in securing discipline and preventing
travagauce The Drill does interfere with the studies
1t is excellent discipline furnished pupils after
school hours without extra charge for tuition Of
muskets
The vacancy in the Classical Department is merely tenn.
porary, and hope to be able to PRO.
In tie Department for Young Ladies every thing will be
considered which is calculated to advance the health the
progress, and the happiness of the pupils. -.
an hs
and it desirable that all the pupils be present the
opening classification. '.a
TEaas-1n the Male Department the charge of tuition
session will be from $l0 to s25. according the age Of
the pupils and their advancement Board can be had in
respectable families for $40 a month.
In the Ladies Department: Tuition in the English
branches 500 for any ancient modern language Is
Music on the Piano, Organ Guitar with the of the
Instrument s22 so; the Harp, $780, and 90 extra for
the use of the instrument; Drawing $40; Oil Painting,
800 The pupils board in the Seminary and will Be-
charged only from the time Of their entrance to the close
Of the session. and for board fuel washing furnished
and attendance, will be charged 81 so a week.
The Tuition is to be paid in advance all other bills
to be promptly settled at the close of each session.
The pupils in both Departments have the use Of Libra
Books and Stationery are furnished at New York retail
The Departments in separate buildings.
the nnnils shoud he addressed to the
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MARRIED.

In Salisbury On the ED ut by the Rev. Mr. Haughton,
Mr. Peter Hairsta TO- Hiss Fannie CALDWELL daughter Of
Hon. David F. Caldwell.
In Lenoir the 4th ult., by Rev. Jesse Rankin Mr.
W. Harper to Miss Ella A. Rankin, daughter of the
officiating clergyman. rs
On Thursday the 23d u at the residence of the brides
mother IN Athens, Ga by the Rev. E. W. Speer Mr. VIM.
It. Noble of N. Y, and Miss F. Augusta Hill.
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BANK OF CHARLoTTE-This Bank has declared
semi-annual dividend of four per cent, payable on
and after the 7th of July. ~ 20
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Bank will be held on Wednesday the 9th of July
Ohnr Democrat ,-. I'd. ... ..5. .'at
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THE FOURTH DIsTRICT.-ln the fourth or Raleigh
District, Lynn B. Sanders, Esq, has been announc-
ed as candidate for Congress- in opposition to Hon.
L. OBJ Branch, the regular Democratic nominee.
Mr. Sanders is man of talents and good stump
speaker but we are sorry to see him in his present
position, as no good can result from his course
We wish him great success and prosperity in all his
laudable efforts but in in this attempt zoe nope al.
believe he will be defeated.-Golds Tribune.
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DEATH OF F. E. BoNER-The last Western Senti-
mel announces the death of its Junior Editor, F. E.
Boner, Esq. Mr.. Boner had been in failing health
Tor some time past, and the sad event which has oc-
Cured was somewhat expected by his friends. He
was an honest, enlightened, noblehearted young
man. The Senior Editor, in noticing his death,
Says:
The world will accord to Mr. Boner talents and
nobility Of character possessed by few of his age
remains for us, who knew him as an associate,
and in the private walks of life, to add our testmo
ny to the virtue and purity of his heart It may be
.u'uly said of him, that he was an "honest man.
'he noblest work of God"
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RALEIGH, June 18th, 1859

r. n. Saunders, Esq
DEAR SIR: Your note of this date has Just been
received asking whether was not one of the Com
mittee of directors appointed to settle the account
or Claim of John G. McRae against the N Carolina
Railroad Company. According to my recollection
of the NATTER state that was one of the Commit
tee and think that very well recollect that Col
Walter Gwynn, the Chief Engineer, was present.
and examined. And further recollect that you, as
chairman of the committee, stated to the committee
that you had notified Col. Gwynn of the meeting
and that he declined to attend in consequence of TIE
unfriendly relations between him and Col McRae
But if McRae would reduce his claim to writing he
would attend. McRae did So and Col. Gwynn ap-
peared before the Committee.
Very respectfully,
n. G. RAND.
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~ The meeting of the stockholders of the
uhk Of North Carolina will be held in this City on
"eanesday the Goth of July
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- The Postmaster-General has ordered that
distributing duties be discontinued at the following
Offices from and after Both June. 1859, viz Port
land, Me-, Troy, N. Y, Ashville, N c., Tuscumbia,
Ala, Hartford, Conn.,, Chattanooga, Tenn, Indepen-
dence, No., Providence R. l., Erie, Pa, Maysville,
KY, Natchez Miss, Abingdon, Va, Vicksburg,
Miss
From the date above mentioned Postmasters will
discontinue sending mail matter to any of the above
Offices for distribution.
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Hon. Thomas RUFFIN-The Hon. Thomas Rufin
will address the people at the following times and
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June %, 1859.

RALEIGH, June 1s, 1859.
Nathaniel G.. Rand, Esq.,,
DEAR SIR: Will you please state whether you
were not of the Committee of Directors appoint
ed to settle the account or claim of John c. McRae
& %. against the North Carolina Railroad Company
and what is your recollection as to the attendance
and examination of Col. Walter Gwynn, the Chic
Engineer, before the Committee.
An early reply is requested.
Yours respectfully,
R. NJ SAUNDERS.
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Three daus Later from Europe !!

Three days Later from Europe!
New York, June 2eth.-The Cunard steamship
A1a6ia arrived at Halifax to-day about noon, with
Liverpool dates to the 18th. Her news reached
Sackville by express in hours
The A7u6iGs news is unimportant
The Austrians were retreating from Oglio, and
the Allies advancing.
The French troops were concentrating for de-
cisive attack. A grand battle was expected within
one week.
A naval demonstration in the Adriatic was ex-
pected.
Lord Palmerston had formed strong cabinet in
Guiding RUSSELL Gladstone, Elgin, Golden, Gibson,
and Granville.
Commercial
LIVERPOOL, June 1S.-Sales of Cotton for the
week 65, 900 bales. Opened weak, but closed firm
at an advance of an eighth on Fair and Middling
qualities inferior more saeable, but unchanged.
Orleans Fair 81; Middhng 1916; Uplands Fair "a !;
Midding 81. Stock in port $4,000 bales, includ-
ing $4,000 American.
Breadstufs dull at Tuesdays decline. Corn
downward and slightly lower since Tuesday. Pro.
visions had downward tendency. -,
Money abundant-market unchanged. Consols
922 925
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Hon. r. IT. Saunders:-
DEAR SIR: Your note is at hand | was one of
the Committee appointed to settle the claim of Jno
C. McRae 4 Co.
At this distance of time cannot state all that oc-
CURED. but [ cannot he mistaken in the fact that
Major Gwynn was communicated with and consult
ed by the Committee. My recollection is that he
dld not wish to appear in person with Jno. c. Nc
Rae before the Committee, in consequence of un-
friendly feelings between them, and thereupon Mr..
McRae requested to state his claim in writing,
which he did, and statements were prepared on be-
half of the Company. After full investigation the
Committee decided.
Mr.. McRae complained that the Committee had
not allowed him enough.
never heard from any quarter that the Commit
tee had allowed him too much till after the meeting
of the last Legislature.
Yours &C.,
WM T. DORTCH.
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verest censure. But such is not the fact The com.
mittee have been guilty of such neglect of duty
as the Chief Engineer cas consulted And as l am
sustained in this by the recollection of the other
members Of the committee gentlemen of the high
est character am quite content to leave to the pub
lie the issue of veracity which has been so nconsd
erately raised by the Chief Engineer.
r. NJ SAUNDERS.
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Wilson, NORTH-CARoL1NA.
Faculty:
CHARLES F. DEEMS. d. D.,
Rector. and Professor of Beles-Lettres
Capt. JAMES D. RADCLIFFE,
Prof. of Mathematics aud the Physical Sciences
Professor Of Ancient Languages
Miss MARY WADE SPEED,
Principal of the Ladies' Seminary.
Mrs. ANNIE HORNFLEUR, ..,.-
Teacher Of French, Drawing and Music
Mrs. ELIZABETH D. RADCLIFFE,
Teacher of Music
Miss MARIA L. GRAFTON,
Teacher in the Ladies' Department
4 A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-14
Musical and Dramatic Matters.

The Opera at the Academy this evening will be "IA
somnambua,' in which Madame Gasser will make her
first appearance this season Brgnoh sings Evno, and
Amodo the Count
The Winter Garden, late Metropolitan theatre, will be
opened this evening for the fall and winter The
house has been entirely reconstructed upon Mr. Bourc
caults novel and original plans which have heretofore
been described in the HERALD The opening bill includes
dramatic version Of Dickens charming Christmas story
"a Cricket the Hearth" and farce. Miss Agnes
Robertson, Mrs John Wood Mrs, Allen, Miss Sarah
Stevens, Mrs. Blake, Messrs. lerson, A. A. Davenport
Pearson, and other popular artists will play tonight
The other theatres Nibo's, Laura Keene's, Walack's
and the two Bow ), present full and agreeable pro-
grammcs.
The Palace Gar Hall, Madame Anna Bishop will
20 her last concert for the present The programme is
extended and well chosen The fair cantatrcc has met
with the most aaering in the metropolis and
without doubt her second American tour will be equally
profitable as the first
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-14

THE BROOKLYN Posi- OFFICE RoBnERY. -The statement
published in the Brooklyn pars that the robbers Of the
Brooklyn Post Office obtained about 80 900 from the
tiers which they rifed the night Of the 9th inst ap-
pears to DO very much exaggerated Mr.. Holbrook the
government agent, who is investigating the matter
forms us that the amount Of money taken believed
be quito small, not than hundred dollars In all
The drafts, checks and notes contained many Of The
ecrs opened were left behind and have been restored
the proper parties.
As several large Post Offices have been recently broken
open and robbed, it would necessary for Post
masters TO exercise thn ordinary vigilance and
caution In the cases Of the New Haven and Brooklyn
offices, seems no night watchmen employed and
that the offices left entirely alone Is not due TO
the public that Postmaster General Holt among his other
reforms should issue order that especially in cities
and large towns, constant watch should DO kept day
and night over the valuable correspondence committed to
the custody Of his Postmasterss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-14
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIVAL


asf%E Ocean s
and LADY, Mr. two
Porter Mandon Indy and four Children, Mss Martha
q1s k stSss
asss s
IL n NJ: a.,s;s: 1 s:s
Benteau Chaplin, Grigg lady and child Victor Du
% aa yay John
spyser John Muller Iiphine and sh.er Richard
Rous JOS Stone chancey Ives Stone, Rev Paul Raj
Mr. samyn, Bayey, J Lane Dutester, Mr. Faraigh Mr.
snd i've children, Mr. VIM sparks and lady, NJ
Pope Mr. Thos Foster Mr. Ardn and family NJ Wal.h.r
lady and family; Mr. L. iazarus Mrs Muller, Mr. aand'
Mr. Hupper6aur and family Mr. Bailey, Mr. Beucral
Marie Geo isury Mrs Rosa Pse, Deinbar family
pr fradhomms, MIR Jacob Martin Mr. Lewis Ecsart Mr.
Mr. Mulhausen family Mr. kasric Mr. Tone!la, Mrs Ma
ret and daughter Mr. ssrney and lady Ms sars ard
ward Cabin Total, SW passengers
From Richmond &C.. IN the steamship Yorkown-Col
VIM Rf lady S sSd
Johnson BABY Aye children and two servants
worth Mr. Mccaw, daughter ana son; Il sanders t;ailoe
Ms S mD1 r Asers Brown, Hurley r Hardy
Hss s .a sh Mi a gs S NJ ca
Sash,e ana Ia lazy Mrs smith and child Mrs Wright and
rocr Mrs Frne,as and child VIM Haae s a aay e MIS-
Sarah Carrington-and Q In the steerare e ~ '' 1855
from Arco'oo In the brig Tcrnado-David HALL
Hamilton and friend, l. Golberry w Barnett 7 EraMnc.n
STEIN nocg and wife, Mrs Oliver Mis-, j ID rorhe, \
BADGER John Ryan, Chas Boa j PERU Mr. q Sh "a
uSe eaafen WINS wynn Mrs Parsoa aud ire chldrcn Miss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-14
City IntellfUence.

FUNERAL on Mr.. Rowe, LATx CASHIER or T1H HKRALD-
The remains Of James Rowe old and faithful aachS
OF this establishment inferred Monday afternoon
in Greenwood Cemetery, followed to their last resting
place by number of friends including many of the as
ssant editors, reporters, clerks and other employees Of
day, modest, aifable and obging; there is no
ono VINO knew him, whether as an associate or private
acquaintance who does not mourn his demise and feel
that he has lost a sincere and amiable friend.
Picnic BENEFIT OF THE ST JosErH's ORPHAN
AsYLUMA picnic and excursion for the benefit Of the
st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum will take place to-day in
Landmarks Hamilton Park, in Sixtysixth street. between
the Second and Third This institution is one
deserving the contributions of the charaby disposed of
city, and this is for the purpose pecu
niariy assisting its financial arrangements, it worthy
OF consideration
ACCIDENTS on THE HARLEM AND New HAVEN RAnRoAps
slight accident occurred yesterday morning on the
Harlem Railroad. The A. NJ train from White Plains
when short distance this sido of Williams Bridge was
brought to stand still by the breaking down Of the
engine, and the passengers had 10 wait until tho eight
O'Clock train came along and took them up.
somewhat similar accident occurred on the New
Haven Railroad Norwalk, where the packing blew
out of the locomotive of the A. N. tram from New
Haven. Another locomotive put requsiton and
the train started anew after short detention. Nobody
was hurt in either case
FOURTH AVENUE RAuRoAD-The cars on this road on
their down trips do not stop land passengers between
Pearl and Chambers streets Of tho steep hill
between those points, passengers therefore, who desire
TO stop at OF tho intermediate streets between these
points are Obliged TO get out between Worth and Pearl
Of drest localities in the Sixth ward
and as there is crosswak at the place.
especially ladies' seriously nconvenenced We would
therefore suggest that cr0sswak be placed at the place
above mentioned without delay.
DEATH or A PoIIcEMAN.-Last evening officer Charles
w. Miller of the Fourteenth ward police corps, expired
from disease Of the heart, at his residence No 800
Broome street. Mr. Miller had been attached to the Pc.
licpD last Eah and Ind tncn
noted for his urbany Of manners and faithful devotion
to his official duties. Some time since he attacked
and beaten by party of ruans in Baxter street, which
at period supposed TO have been primary
Of his illness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-14
Military Affairs.

ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION or THE NATIONAL GRAYs
OF KINGSTON, N. Y.
This company, the "crack' one OF Ulster county, n
Y and uniformed similar to our own National Guard
numbering thirty -four muskets and accompanied by the
Washington brass band Of this city, arrived the
Jay street yesterday noon in the steamer Thomas Powell
en- for New Haven Conn. The following are the Of
fcers Of the Grays:-
COMPANY OFFICERS
Capt-John F. Langworthy. ID Lieut.. S. Burhans.
LIST Iieut-Jacob Sharp.
COMPANY STAFF.
Adjutant-D. L. Decker. Asst. O. Nj A. voorhs
Paymastcr-J. Osterhout. Surgn-- Van Rensselaer,
Quartermaster-P f. Cole. Judge Adv-H L. Toby.
They met with very cordial reception from Company
c, Capt Alex. p. Kinnan, and company G., Capt W. j.
Coles, who made joint parade, accompanied by bod
worths band and the company drum corps and paraded
sixty Eight muskets exclusive Of guides and file cosers
Capt knnan commanded the battalion, he being the
NOR in rank.
The usual formula Of reception gone through with
when the entertainers with their guests took up the line
of march and proceeded up Hudson street to Duane
street. thence up Broadway and through White
the division Armory, where bounliful collation. was
laid out The troops stacked arms, after which they
marched to their places at the table, each one
of the visiting soldiers being attended either side
troops engaged in knife and fork conflict, which
Cuped hour The bounty spread out was of the
de me punch, was partaken Of with good gisto The
American Guard then cheered their guests which was
handsomely recprocated by three times three and a
'tger."
Among the guests present at the collation. were Lieut.
Col. Butterfeld, Captains Traford, Bunce, Wheeler,
Metzer, Surgeon Dodge and Lieut.. Draper all Of the
Seventy first regiment
The Kingston Grays reflect credit on our volunteer
sodery, and compare favorably with own citizen
corps
REVIEW OF THE WEST POINT CADETS By LIEUTENANT
GENERAL SCOTT.
To-day the anniversary of the capture Of the city Of
Mexico by the American troops. 1t will be celebrated
with great ccat Today at West Point where Lieutenant
General Winfield Scott will review the cadets the Mill
tary Academy at that place. In the evening there will
grand ball at Cozzens HOTEL which will be participated
in by fashionable assembly, besides large number Of
distinguished officers Of the army.