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Later from Europe.

QUEBEC, May 2.-The steamer North Britton ar
Goth April
The general news represents the British Parlia-
ment as prorogued on 10Th ult The Queens speech
says dissolution had been resolved upon to give the
country an opportunity of expressing opinion on
public affairs as well as to i've the Government con-
fdence in the House of Commons. The dissolution
of Parliament was to take place on the 23d April,
and the elections to come off few days later
The English funds fell + under the statement of
the ministry the 18th, but they recovered subse
quenty owing to the pacific article in the Paris Hon
iteuT.
Sardinia accepts the principle of disarmament
The final propositions from England to Austria,
touching the Congress, were sent to Vienna on the
10Th of April.
In the latest continental news the Moniteur says
France will willingly prove her concatory DISPOSE
ton, and promise to request Piedmont to disarm, on
condition that she and the other Italian States be al
lowed to take part in the Congress. Everything
justified belief that no further obstacles will op-
pose the assembly of the peace Congress.
The latest phase of European affairs is conse-
quently, of peaceassuring nature.
LIVERPOOL, April 2O.-The sales of cotton the last
three days amount to a. 600 bales The market clo-
sing very dull at decline of 1-16. New Orleans
middling Z GIG, uplands at 81. Flour has an ad.
vancing tendency; sales of American at los. 2da
12s. 3D. Wheat buoyant and has advanced cd. to
Is, principally of French and American. Southern
wheat at 10a9d. advance Corn quiet; yellow 5s
9da6s; white Is. 3da7s. Cd Beef is firm, with full
prices. Pork slightly higher. Bacon is quiet
Lard dull. Rosin lower at As. Sugar quiet. Cof
fee firm. Rice buoyant. Turpentine AS, holders
demanding AS
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Mr.. Miller in Petersburg and Richmond.

MIR. Miller in Petersburg and Richmond.
The Petersburg papers speak in glowing terms of
'Mr Miller's great effort in behalf of Mount Yer
non" in that place The Express gives sketch of
the grafton, and concludes as fallows:
'The latter portion of Mr.. Miller's discourse was
a highly-wrought and fervently- uttered apotheoss
Of Washington, whose majestic image he recognised
in the ParthenOn of the ages above the statues of
Marlborough, and Frederick and Napoleon. We
cGnnot presume to give even an outline of this fine
peroration and fear that we have done great in
justice to the discourse in the rapid sketch we have
here taken of it. Altogether it was such an effort
as only man of the widest range of reading, of
close habits of thought and study and of singular
ly accurate Judgment could have written, while the
fine voice and impressive manner of Mr.. Miller lent
to it the best charms of elocuton.'
The Wilmington Journal of Wednesday says:
Henry W. Miller, Esq, delivered his lecture on
the Eighteenth Century" last night at Thalian
Hall before a very intelligent audience, by whom
the effort of the gifted orator duly appreciated
Necessarily much of the discourse amounted to a
historical sketch or compendium of the men and
women, dongs and sayings of the last Gentry. To
impart to this anything Of picturesque interest re-
quires the highest talent for word painting in
many portions of his address Mr.. Miller showed
that he did possess this power and elected the ad
mring applause of his audience.
Mr.. Miller's address occupied about an hour and a
half in the delivery during which the speaker was
compelled to adhere pretty closely to his notes. his
pressing professional engagements not permitting
him to devote the time necessary to memorize it.
TO compare it with Mr. Everetts production might
be invidous, and could hardly be just to either
gentleman. We would be forced to dwell quite as
much upon the contrasts between them as upon
their resemblances. 1t would be unjust to expect
from lawyer, actively engaged in the duties of his
profession, that elaborate finish that we find in
scholar like Mr.. Everett with all the resources of
lettered ease at his command Neither could the
gestures be as carefully regulated But for all that
the fire of intellect pervades Mr.. Mer's lecture
1t leaves the impression of strength and power Its
illustrations are forclbe and generally eloquent. He
draws pictures of the eighteenth century-of its
men and its transactions which prove that instead
of being, as Carlisle charged, mere link uniting
parts of history but having interest of its own
it was on the contrary, emphatcaly great century,
distinguished by the vast strides made towards a
more proper understanding of human right. Eng
land, America and Europe produced great men, but
the central figure was WASHINGTON, towering head
and shoulders above all others because of his perfect
purity of mind and character"
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WHOLE NUMBER 1859.

and citizens of Raleigh for their generosity and hos
pitality, and asking them to recprocate the visit
He was responded to by Rev. Mr.. Heflin in a Short
but spicy and pointed address. After which the
whistle of the iron horse was heard, and after long
loud huzza for the people of Franklinton the train
sped on its way to the City of Oaks.
On arriving at the house of Mr.. Dunn where he
got Oft the train, it was proposed to give Mr.. Supt
Dunn 'three cheers" 1t spread through the train
the word was given and tremendous shout of three
times three cheers" went up loud and long through
the entire train; a. we'll deserved and merited COM
pliment for his urbanity and kindness.
Tins ended day of happiness and enjoyment
without single blot, and one that will be long re-
membered by the participators.
The people of Franklinton have shown themselves
to be very hospitable people, and have by their
kindness endeared themselves to the people Of Raj
eigh. +.
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BANK OF NORTH -CARoLINA-There c seems to be
no doubt now that million of dollars the amount
necessary to put the bank in operation will be SUBJ
scribed by the 1st of June. About S675, 900 have
been subscribed here, including the Literary Board
and University subscriptions. We learn that Char
lotte is expected to subscribe S2OO,OoO Edgecombe
some $4,000 to 100000, and large subscriptions
are expected at Milton and other points 1t is more
than probable that 81 900 will be subscribed be-
fore the books are closed on the 1st of next month
That will leave 81, co., 900 still to be taken, and un-
der the charter the books will be opened and kept
open until this amount is subscribed
The Bank of North Carolina may be regarded as
fixed fact"
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W'We are requested by Mr. Busbee one of the
Secretaries of the Convention at Franklinton, to
state that L. n B. Battle, Esq, of Nash, should ap
pear as one of the committee appointed to select a
time and place for the meeting of the next Conven-
tion 1t was the intention of the resolution raising
the committee, that each county should be represen-
ted; and Mr. Battle was appointed by the President
from Nash This, in transcribing the proceedings
of the Convention for the papers, Mr.. Busbee omit
ted to do and he takes this occasion to correct the
oversight, as soon as it is called to his attention
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For the Standard.
THE EXCURSION TO FRANKLINTON.

LIE ACQhCION IL
The train of six coaches left the N C. R. R. de-
pot at 81 o'clock on Wednesday morning; and al.
though the urbane President of the n C. R. R. had
rendered and lent the R. G. r. X. two coaches, the
train was filled to overfowing. The engine the G.
w Mordecai) was beautifully decorated with flowers
and eyergreens and with those displayed by the
youth and beauty which filled the cars together with
the cleanliness and neatness which pervaded every
thing, the whole expedition presented quite novel,
interesting and enchanting appearance The trip to
Franklinton was made in about one hour and twenty
minutes Everything passed off finely on the way
and one of the greatest additions to the fun &C
the beautiful music discoursed by band of young
gentlemen who had rendered their services on the
occasion.
On arriving at Franklnton the different Sabbath
Schools of that place were formed in lne together
with the Baptist, Methodist and Missionary Sabbath
Schools of this place. before Maj Thomas Hotel,
pitality of the village in some very felicitous re-
marks; the response on the part of the Raleigh
Schools, made by Mr.. Sykes, of the Register in
very eloquent and fascinating manner. The pro-
cession then formed and marched to the Baptist
church where after prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hendren,
and music by the band, Mr. W. j. Palmer arose, and
in most eloquent and impressive speech portrayed
in glowing characters the great good which had and
would yet emanate from iudcious and general sys-
Daniel Webster and other great men, to sustain his
positions After music by the band Mr. Riddle was
announced as the next orator. His was very plea
sing interesting and able address,,
The meeting was then adjourned by the Marshall
in order to give the little fes" time to enjoy them
selves in the beautiful groves, and the lads and las
sizes, young men and young ladies' to enjoy an hour
or so in a social tete-G-tete
At the tap of the bell the whole company repair
ed to the collation. spread by the Committee Of ar
rangements of Raleigh and Franklnton in the grove
of the academy. 1t was splendid repast, and from
appearances was enjoyed with great satisfaction by
all. After the repast the boys and girls, &C., &C.,
dispersed themselves through the village and groves,
and sought other sources of amusement until the
time for the departure of the train.
At four o'clock all ensconsed in their respec-
tive seats in the cars and when silence restored
Marshall German addressed the people of Franklin
ton, thanking them in behalf of the Sabbath Schools
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to these deadly enemies of the South and of the

to these deadly enemies of the South and of the
Union.
In the sixth District the Hon. Alfred NJ Scales,
the late representative, has been nominated for re-
election He is opposed by Gen. j. NJ LEACH Fed
eralist, Whig, Know Nothing and member of ''the
opposition" to Democracy at all times, in all places,
and under all circumstances. Mr.. Scales majority
two years ago over Col Puryear, was 729. Does
Gen. Leach have the vanity to suppose that he can
tak the sober and sensible people of the sixth Dis
trict out of 729 votes Does he consider himself
stronger man than Col. Puryear? And does he sup
pose that Mr.. Scales has made no friends since 1857?
We look forwardto the result of this contest with
great confidence. Mr.. Scales is more than match
for Gen. Leach on the stump; and in addition to
this, the people of the District have tried him. and
they know they can depend upon him. He has been
constantly gaining upon their esteem and confidence
and we believe they will show this at the election by
giving him larger majority than he received two
years ago.
The Hon. Burton Craige represented the seventh
District in the last Congress- We hear of no oppo-
sition to Mr.. Crage and no call has been made for
a Convention by the Democratic party We pre-
sumo he will be candidate for reelection; as to the
result there can be no doubt. No man could enjoy
more fully than he does the respect and the conf
dence of the people of the seventh District. He
deserves it all.
The Hon. L. B. Vance represented the eighth Dis
trict for part of term in the last Congress. He
is candidate for reelection and is opposed by Da
vid Coleman, ESQ.,, of Buncombe. Mr.. Vance is
Know Nothing, and Mr.. Coleman is a sound nation
al Democrat The people of the eighth District are
Southern Rights people, and beyond question op-
posed to Know Nothngism. The contest may be
a close one, and will certainly be warm. Mr.. Cole
mans depends more upon the efforts of his
friends than upon any thing else. He will do his
duty; let the Democrats and anti Know Nothngs
do theirs, fully, faithfully, constantly, up to the day
of election, and on the day, and victory will be
theirs \ warm canvass will call out a full vote :;
and full VOTE with proper efforts the day of the
election must elect Mr.. Coleman. The interests of
the District would be entirely safe in his hands and
the people of the District would have the assurance
in his election, that their representative would not
play into the hands of the black Republicans against
the administration and against the South.
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FIRES IN PORTSMOUTH, VA.-Our sister city, Ports
mouth, Va, seems to be at the mercy of the inccns
diary. On the night Of the 2sth ult, the Catholic
church, splendid edfce on High Street. was con-
sumed, together with the splendid Organ and the
whole of the church furniture On the night of the
1st inst, two valuable tenements in the Southern
portion of the city, across the 'plank bridge"
also destroyed by fireboth fires, it is supposed,
being the work of incendiarics.
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Raleigh, May 9,
UNIVERSITY.

UNIVERSITY
yUyHE EXAMINATION OF THE STUDENTS OF THE
Il University of North. Carolina will begin MONDAY
the 23d of May inst and conntnue until the day of the
College Commencement on THURSDAY the I'd day of
June.
Under Resolution of the Board the following members
have been selected give their attendance and super
intend the entire examination Of all the Classes viz
DANIEL NJ. BARRINGER,
WILLIAM H. BATTLE.
ROBERT R. BRIDGERS,
PAUL C. CAMERON,
WALTER F. LEAK.
The Standing Committee of Visitation for the year 1885,
His Excellency JOHN w. ELLIS,
Gov of the State and President er-oFcio.
'A' O' ~ - President Of the College,
WILLIAM q. BATTLE,
ROBERT R. BRIDGERs,
PAUL c. CAMERON,
DANIEL w. COURTS,
JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM,
JOHN R. DONNELI.
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM,
ROBERT D. HART,
GUSHING B. HASSELL,
SAMUEL ?. HILL,
JAMES c. JOHNSTON.
MATTHIAS E. MANLY,
GILES MEBANE,
GEORGE c. MENDENHALL,
JOHN NJ. MOREHEAD,
MAErEk %A1aEkM l. 81 sTEEhEs kASs0A
HUGH WADDELL
JONATHAN WORTH.
All other Trustees OF the University who may attend
will be considered members of this Committee.
CHARLES MANLY,
Secretary.
Raleigh, May g. 1859. 4s-td.
THE sERMoNs OF THE REV. JOSIAH
IL ]. FINCH, with Memoir Of his Life. Price 81.
For sale by
Raleigh, May 9, 1859. AZ
NEW VOLUME OF sPURGEON's SER
II MONS, Fifth Series Price 81.
For sale by
Raleigh, May 9. 1889. AZ
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MANsoN.-We understand that the Directory of
the Roanoke Valley Railroad have changed the name
of the depot at the junction of the Raleigh and Gas
ton Road to Hanson. This, we have no doubt, is
compliment to Dr. O. F. Manson, of Townsville,
who is great friend to the Valley Road and is now
energetically soliciting subscriptions to extend said
Road to Keysville
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TREASURY REcE1PTs.-The receipts of the federal
treasury for the quarter ending April lst were $22,
100000, including $780, 900 from loans: Expen-
ditures for the same period about ss,OoOOOO. De-
Quoting the $s,5oo,oOO from loans leaves 14,OOO-
600 as the receipts for the quarter from the tariff
and ths public lands, making at the rate of $685.
100000 per annum. The revenue for the present
fiscal year will probably reach $50, 100000.
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NOTICE..

TENAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE JAIL OF
! IL Cumberland county, TWO NEGRO GIRLS, one by
and about thirty years of age the other named ISABEL
La of copper Color ordinary stature and about twenty
five years Of agewho say that they formerly the
property Of Nathaniel G. Jones, and owned by
Mr. Clark
The of said negro slaves hereby
titled to forward their property, and take it
away otherwise they will be dealt with tho law directs.
GEORGE L. Mckay, Jailor.
May 6, 1859. 43-tf.
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COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF LITERARY BoARD,l
Raleigh. Nav 8, 1859, {


Raleigh, May 8, 1859.
The Board met, present Gov. Ellis, Messrs. Hen.
derson and Ward.
The following distribution Of the Literary Fund
for the first six months of the year 1853, among
the several counties of the State is ordered by the
Roard:-a tabular statement whereof is hereunto
annexed.
The amount due the respective counties will be
paid to the persons authorized to receive the same
at the Treasury Department, upon 2 compliance
with the provisions Of law.
Allegheny, Madison and Polk will receive their
share from the counties from which they were form-
ed, jackson 80 per cent Of amount allotted to Ma
con, and the balance from the share allotted to Hay
wood.
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To MEcHANICs.-We invite the attention of car
penters bricklayers, and others to the advertise
ments of Mr.. Percival, in the Standard to-day, of
work to be let at Hillsborough and Marlborough
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NOTICE

NOTICE
To Carpenters, Bricklayers, &c.
WX7M. PERCIVAL, ARCHITECT AND CIVIL EN-
w gneer, will receive proposals at his Office in Ra
Leigh from the date hereof until the 10th nst for the
erection of Brick Church at Hilsboro' N. C.
General dimensions 60 n SO feet.
Plans, specifications &C., to be seen at office
May &, 1859. Alt.
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ss (s0ggin Aronud.O


We dedicate the following, in the most affection
ate spirit, to neghbor Syme of the Register. The
deep concern which he evnccs in the contest in
Virginia entities him to special mark of consider.
ation and we therefore class him with Bolts and
Ridgway in dea-icatory style.
From the Martinsburg Republican,
A SONG,
Dedicated to Bolts and Robert Rdgway of the Richmond
Wig, enemies who met the stand at the Richmond
Goggin Convention, and took fraternal hug.
GOgsin Around.
We've hit on strange, eventful times,
Goggin around, Goggin around,
As shall now recount in rhymes,
While we go Goggin around.
At the late gath ring of the dead,
Goggin around, Goggin around,
There was ghost without head
That still went Goggin around.
There, too, was seen hideous frame,
Goggin around, Goggin around,
No flesh to hide blush Of shame,
As it went Goggn around
The ghosts of Bolts and Bob were there
GOggin around, Goggn around,
bloOd-stained fratrcidal pair,
Apart, were Goggin around.
But, soon they rushed up to the stand,
GOggin around, Goggin around,
And took each other by the hand
And they went Goggn around.
"With death" says Bolts, ga quarrel ends
Goggn around, Goggn around,
In death We'll be eternal friends
While we 60 Goggn around"
Says Bob, eve now will sink swim,
Goggn around Goggin around"
And Bob kSs'd Bolts, and Bolts klss'd him.
While they went Goggin around.
Among the resurrected clan,
Goggin around, GOggn around
No one .ould see the ghost of Dam
1t was not Goggn around
The spri, of the gallant Clay,
Goggin around Goggn around,
Disguised, winged its flight away,
And left them Goggn around
To which the Washington States adds:
But soon John Letcher came that way,
Flogging around, Fhgqing around,
And Bob and Bolts he did fay,
And stopped their Goggin around.
And after the election will be sung
Now Bolts and Bob together lie
In the cold and nosOme ground,
And Syme gets up an extempore cry.
As their ghosts 60 Goggin around.
The last excuse for crinoline is, that "weake
yessplSn need much hooninp
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NOTICE.,

NOTICE.
n HAVE TAKEN UP ONE soRREL HORSE ABOUT
IL ten twelve years old, with distinguishing mark.
and dark bay Filly about three years old, with one
white foot behind and small star in the face they have
been about my premises for two weeks The owner will
please forward and take them away upon paying
costs of this notice and other charges which may
rly accrue
F. H. PERRY
Wakefield, Wake county, May 4, 1859 43-4t
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IS William N. Friend, Esq., Postmaster at Pc
tersburg, died on the Sd instant The deceased was
much respected
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NOTICE
To Carpenters, Bricklayers, &c.

WYNN. PERCIVAL, ArcAitect and Ciyu Engineer will
receive proposals. at his Office in Raleigh from the
Goth to the Both this month May for the erection of
Brick Church at Tawboro, n. C.
For plans specifications and general information apply
at Office till 3Oth inst.
May 6, 1859. 43-td
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N UMSEN & THOMAS'S PICKLES.
II PRUNES in Glass Boxes.
FIGS by the box.
LIQUORS ON HAND!
wv WHISKEY; l l. Whiskey; Conrads N. c.
AA Whiskey; Cognac Brandy; Pure Jamaica Rum
n L. Rum; Holland Gin; Claret Wine; Madeira Wine ;
Sherry Wine;
Gin Cock Tails.
EINE LOT FAMILY GROCERIES.
WHITAKER'S.
Come with the money and you shall be suited; but
Goods delivered until paid for
E. A. WHITAKER,
Hargett Street.
Raleigh, May Q, 1852 42-3t.
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The last excuse for crinoline is, that "weaker
vessels" need much hopping.
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faith, and with expectation that it would be Ia
bled OF rejected; and the fact that he withdrew
it-not because, as the paper referred to by our
correspondent insinuates, he feared it would be
tabled, but to relieve the Convention from dis
cusson of it and to promote harmony-is the
best evidence of the disposition by which he was
actuated Indeed, Mr.. Bledsoe stated in withdraw
ing the resolution that he did to prevent the
appearance Of want Of harmony in the Conven-
tion. 1t is by no means certain that the reso-
luton would have been laid upon the table; but if
it had been that would not in our opinion have
been conclusive indication that the Convention was
opposed to it. We believe the Democracy of the
District are true as heretofore to the great
principle Of non-ntervention and to the rights of
the South in the common Territories. We can
readily understand why the resolution was with
drawn, but We do not know why it was not adopted.
The disposition which was manifested to table it re-
suited doubt, first, from the fact that the Com
mttee had reported no resolution of the kind;
secondly from the fact that the position of the Dem
ocratic party was regarded sufficiently well known
on the subject; and thirdly from the want of time,
as many of the members wished to leave in the two
o'clock train. 1t was also probably apprehended
that prolonged discussion on the subject might
create some feeling among those who differed as to
the proper construction of the Kansas Nebraska act
That is all We know or presume about it-and if
we have done any good Democrat injustice, stand
prepared to correct, withdraw, or explain
We are under obligations to an esteemed
correspondent for interesting sketch of the ex-
cursion to Franklinton, on Wednesday last The
spectacle presented at the depot the train moved
off, filled with hundreds of children, was indeed
beautiful
We understand this festival was given to the
children in lieu of that usually held on the Fourth
of July. May celebration is decidedly preferable
to one in July, when the weather is oppressive to
all, and especially to the children, who aciU go
through the entire programme of the day.
The crowd Of passengers from the west on We'd
nesday morning was great that the Conductor of
the regular train the CASTOR Road was compelled
to deprive the excursonists of one of their trains
But Mr. Fisher, the President of the Central Road,
happening to be at the depot, politely rendered two
of his to the Conductor of the excursion train
and but for this timely aid, nearly one-haf of the
children and their friends would have been left.
Those of our citizens who visited Franklinton
with the children speak in the highest terms of the
hospitality of the people of that place.