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TROCERS-DEALER IN CORN NEiL,
V CORN OATS. BALE HA y. and all kinds
of .UILL-FEED. corner of Prince aud Royal sts.,
AlcXaudria, Va. mp l"-dly
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SODA WATER.
nNlIE SUBSCRIBER Is now prepared I" fur
/ ni,h this delicious beverage Ia all VIII" will
give him u call CKEAM--Lrmon,N Vanilla. din
ger. N.rturinc. Strawberry, Pine Apple, and Sar
saparilla Syrup, kept constantly un hand
WILLIAM \. HART
No. 100, King street, corner al Pitt.
~ Sign of the Gclien Mortar. ap -
nRTGS Axp FANCY ARTICLES. d..
- Cubeb.: Matc"; Black Pepper Nitrate sill
Yer: Pnw'i. Irnu; Calcincd Muguesia; Henry mud
Husbands Magmcsia; k-nnedy's Medical DiscoNe-
ry; Sanford Inigorator: Wilhor's God Liver oil;
Blairs syrup of rhosphates; BurnettS C"'"aine.
Just receI, ed and i"r sale hy
J. WILLIAM BOWLING.
NV g.. cor. of Prince and FairiaX sts.
MILLS SOLUTION. Citrats Magnesa. Hamp
IL tons Tincturc. Nurw""i's Tinctpre pf Vera
trum Niriler, Sash Tools, faliu Aoap Carbonate
of An,anuia, ,'ream 0f Tartar. Gum Arabic,
Bonrset, Wistar's L"lcnges, T"oncsreck Meal, Pill
Boxes lust received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE. JR,
nv I Apothecary ~ King street.
OIL OF BERGAMOT. Lemon, Lvendar, Sas
~ safras and Peppermint Race Giager; White
Ginger; nrpund Ginger; Irish Moss; White Mus
tard seed Sponge; Clue; Gum Shellac; Adhesive
Plaster-just received and for sale 10y
JAMES ENTWISLE. JR.,
my G Apothccary. - King street.
DEKSiAN INSECT POWDER, for the destruc-
/ ton of all nsects--it can lie used with perIect
safety. aud is highly recommended by DIR. Chill
ton. and celebrated European Chemists. Received
and for sal. hy PEEL. STEVENS 4 CO.,
my5 Corner of King and Alfred street.
DAY RUNE Canary Seed Hemp Seed Coppern.:
ID Epson Salts; Super Carbonate of Sodg; I.alnl
Black: Calcine Magnesia; Bath tricks; Mustang
Lninent. Iust receiy ell and for sale by
myj Apothucary, "a King street
NANCY Shaving Brusbes. India
| Rubber Combs, Hair Bru.hes, Luhins Ex
tracts. Chamois skins, Nail Brushes. Farna Co
logne, Pomadcs &c.. just received and for sale by
j. LEADBEATER i son.
5mo9 Staller's Old Stand
/lRCASSIAN LIQUID HAIR DYE-Propy
y lanin, the new remedy i"r rheumatism: Fluid
Extract of Ergvt; Fluid Eat. Bu"hu; Compound
| Syrup OF phosphates or Chemical Food. Justpre,
pared by Dh. n u. SlhPLth,
my Il 20. io5. hing- street
VANILLA BEANS.-Iust received supply "l
Y very fine Vanilla Beans; also Extract Nanil-
| Ia, in bottles for sale 10y
JOHN LEADBEATER 4 son.
5rh mo o Stahler's Old Stand
| S,AkATUGA WATER.-Just received a supply
bottles, for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER 4 SON,
| 5th moe Stablsr's Old Stand
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VILOIiR AND GRAIN FACTOR. Lose WHARF,
Il opposite Pioneer Mills, Alexandria, Va.
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WE HAVE in store, few barrels "f OIL
w PEACH BRANDY, which We guarantee
PURE, for sale low
fsb 7 RIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 co.
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.,..,dris Gazette and Virginia Advertiser.
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AleAaN0 FOR TIE COUNTRY)


r,.rsDAYS. THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS
:, Five Dollars per annum. payable in advance.
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HOSIERY AND GLOVES.

IuST received by W. \. BERhLEl, u very
81 superior assortment of
Lisle Thread and Cotton Hosiery
Misses do, all sizes. and good quality
Pie Me, LiSIe Thread and Cotton Gloves
Ladies Thread Gauntlets, &c.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Kids suitable for
the season. ap l3
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DIDGELY, HAMPTON CO., offer for sale
IL COOKING WINE, of every description.
feb
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81. FOR RENT The three story BRICK
S!l HOUSE, on Royal street, between King and
Prince streets lately occupied by A. 5. Robinson.
Apply to [fch 2s-dtfI BRENT & KINZER.
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TEAS, LIQUORS, AND TOBACCO.

RIDGELEY. HAMPTON Il CO.,
A RE now receiving from boat to-day, n large
N STOCK OF TOBACCO,
The first instsIment of their SPRING SUPPLIES,
to an inspection of which they invite dealers.
We are daily expecting large quantity OF TEA
Of erery yrnds an" deScripf'oH.
NH g. RIDGELEY. HAMPTON X co.
UDOYAL WINDSOR" BlTTERS aud 'klR-
IL SOT," Indispensable To Bars, and most eN
cellent Tones, for sale by
f,b 70 RIDGELY. HAMPTON 4 co.
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THOMAS PERR Y
DIR. HAROLD SNOWDEN

Commission Merchant. No ), Janney's Wharf
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
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rINHE undersigned, trom this date, will sell hls
i stock of Combs, Brushes, Cabas, Porte Mo
naies, &c., at cost, for cnsh, and invites those in
need of such articles to give him Il call, rs he de
srcs 10 close up his present business as speedily as
possible. IL. b. WHlIllNGIoN,
my 3 No. 50, Kings St
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A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent. STOCK,
n Registered and Coupon, for sale by
dec 3N-,f C0RSE BROTHERS.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18


MEssRs. EDITORS ON last Monday night, accord
ing to previous notice. Mr.. A. M. German read an
essay before the Young Mems Christian Association
at the Methodist church. After an appropriate in
PRODUCTION he took as basis for his essay the words
of St Paul. II have written unto you young men
because ye strong, and the word of God abideth
in you" 1t was well written essay-replete with
good and wholesome advice to young men, pointing
out to them clearly their duties as members of soc
ETY.. 1t was listened to with attention by all who
were present, and we regret that every young man
in Raleigh was not there to profit by it. As this
was the first public demonstration of the Young
Mems Christian Association regret that larger
audience was not present What is the cause of the
absence of so many? Is it because the protsssed
Christians of Raleigh do not feel sufficient interest
in the association? the object which is the improve
ment of the mental and spiritual condition of young
men. We fear that such is the case
The association has rented and furnished a room
over the store of Mr. S. H. Young, on Fayetteville
street. for its monthly meetings. also to be used as
library and reading room. 1t is the intention of
the members of the association to provide for the
delivery of series of lectures during the ensuing
summer and winter which we hope will be well
attended by the citizens of Raleigh. Rev. j. l..
Burrows, D. D., of Richmond, Va, will deliver the
first lecture early in June He is one of the ablest
divines in Virginia, and the public may expect a
rich intellectual treat.
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DIE D

At the residence ohet father in Wake county, on the 9Th
instant Of consumption, ArA r. l. Dudley wife Of David e.
Dudley printer and daughter Of william and Mary shaw
in the S5th year OF her age.
The deceased was consistent member Of the Baptist
Church for the space of twenty years.
As Christisn, she was adorned with all the graces
cessary to fit and qualify hef f the duties Of Church OF
which she was member; Is wife, she gentle and
kind ever striving please and honor her husband
mother she faithful in the discharge of her duties to
her children, in training them in the way they should go
as neighbour she was kind and obligng; friend she
was beloved by all who knew her. She has thrown of
the shackes Of mortality and burst the caske which co
tained that immortal jewel that too pure remain
longer in tenement Of clay, and carried by angels the
paradise Of God she will remain with Kindred spirits around
the throne until the last loud trump shall awake the Sleep
ing DUST then it shall be terminated and formed into an
immortal body, where the spirit shall again enter
more to be separated
She leaves husband and three small children, and q,
large circle of relatives and friends to their loss.
D. K.
~ City papers please copy.
Near Waco Texas on the l4th March, Mr. David G. Fort
aged So years. Mr.. F. was born Raleigh, N. c. He
moved to La Grange Ala. in 1876, and thence to Texas
1S54.-Austin Gazette
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SPECIAL AGENTS OF THE PosroFF1cE DEPARTMENT.
We are authorized to state that all commissions of
special agents of the Postofice Department issued
prior to the 14th of March, 1859, and not signed by
Joseph Holt the present Postmaster General, have
been revoked and their return to the department re-
quested.-W Wash. Union.
This is the work, in part of Messrs. Gilmer and
Vance. They voted with the black Republicans to
defeat the Postoffce appropriation bill; and the
consequence is the Department is compelled to cur
tail its operations to revoke commissions, and to de-
privc the people of mail facilities If the opera
tions Of the Postof6ce Department are crippled in
the Fifth and Eighth Districts, the people will know
who to blame for it.
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COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF LITERARY BOARD, }
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 1859, among
the several counties of the State is ordered by the
Boards tabular statement whereof is hereuntc
annexed.
The amount due the respective counties will be
paid to the persons authorized to receive the same
at the Treasury Department, upon q compliance
with the provisions Of law.
Allegheny, Madison and Polk will receive their
share from the counties from which they were form.
ed, jackson 30 per cent Of amount allotted to Ma.
con, and the baance from the share allotted to Hay
wood.
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CONNECTICUT Message of the Governor of
Connecticut represents the financial affairs of the
State to be in good condition. After deducting
the cash on hand, and the sum of $3,673.7 which
is due for taxes the indebtedness Of the State will
be $4s, s,62O.17, or $32 80 less than year ago.
The expenses have been s2s, 965.So less than for
the preceding year. The capital Of the school fund
81, ,043, ,372.O1, has yielded revenue during the
year of $142, ,SO3.42, or nearly seven per cent.
There is now surplus of $28 80 in the Com
missioner's hands. In relation to the Railroad and
Banking interests of the State, the Governor re-
marks:
The only line of new road put in operation dur
ing the year has been an extension Of the New Ha-
ven, New London and Stonington road, between
Groton and Stonington. -
There are now six hundred and two miles of rail-
road constructed within the limits of this State.
The amount of capital paid in is SIS, 727, 1861. 81
The amount of floating and funded debt chargeable
to construction, is $11 ,256 O9250 The net income
for the year has been 81 046, 404. 92 three and
one.half per cent. on the aggregate cost; while the
gross receipts have fallen off over half a million Of
dollars. The New London Willimantic and Pal
mer road, and the Providence Hartford and Fishkill
road having failed to meet their obligations, have
passed into the hands of trustees and are now oper
ated by them for the benefit of the bondholders.
Three of the Connecticut Banks have been enjoin-
ed and placed in the hands of receivers for iquida
ton. Quite an amount of circulation was not pre-
sented to the receivers within the period limited for
presenting claims, and must remain unredeemed,
and bear constant testimony of fraud against the
public. There are now in this State seventy three
Banks, with an aggregate capital Of s21, SAC, ,556,
and circulation Of 1854, 72O. The circulation
has increased g., 1885, 5s2 during the year, but is
fraction less than the average for the preceding ten
years. With the exceptions referred to, these inst
tutons have maintained their reputation by render
ing all needu facilities to business and by furnish
ing sound currency. The deposits in our Savings
Banks amount to $l2, ,96S, 1862
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BANK OF WADEsBoRoUGH-Atth the annual meet
ing on the Sd instant the following were elected
Directors: W. R. Leak, W. c. Smith, s. W. Cole
P. Richardson, Geo. W. Little, 7. Robinson, j.
White.
At a meeting of the Board, W. R. Leak was re-
elected President, H. B. Hammond, Cashier, and N
Beverly, Clerk.
The Bank is in very prosperous condition. A
semiannual dividend of per cent has been declar-
ed Wddeaboro 4r1us
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DEATH OF THE GIANT PoRrER-We have already
made reference to the death of this modern giant.
The Louisville Democrat gives further interesting
particulars of him. That paper says he was the
tallest man in the world-have made him known by
sight reputation all the civilized globe. Mr..
Porter was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, and was
brought to this city by his parents in the following
year, since which, except for short time when he
was on the stage, he has been living in Louisville.
He was feet inches in height and when in perfect
health weighed nearly 300 pounds. 1t is remarka-
BILE that for the first IA years of his life he small
for his age much so that he often engaged to
ride races on the old track, where the Hm Tree Gar
den now is. At II he was apprentced at coopering,
and his remarkable growth commenced. 1t is stated
that the most he ever grew in one week was one
inch. 1t was his habit while growing to measure
every Saturday night, and his own testimony and
that of his family and friends evidence of this
remarkable fact. Mr. Porter got so tall that it
was impossible to cooper barrels, and he was en-
ployed on hogsheads. This, however, became equal
ly impossible, owing to his remarkable height and
he was compelled to abandon the business. He then
engaged in keeping and driving hacks. In the years
1886 and 1887 he went east and appeared on the
stage in one or two pecee written especially for him.
He returned to Louisville, and few years later
bought the coffee house which he keeping at the
time of his DEATH Mr.. Porter was large-boned,
angular man. and in health appeared to have strength
proportioned to his size. In manners he was quiet
and unassuming, kind and sociable with every one.
He was very highly esteemed by all who knew him
for his integrity and high moral character In his
domestic relations-he was never marred-he was
all a parent could DESIRE Among his fellow-men he
was high-minded, honorable gentleman. Several
anecdotes are told of him. One of these we remem-
Der. At the time that Charles Dickens came to this
country there was perfect furor to see BOZ" As
he passed through the canal at Louisville he sent
messenger to Mr.. Porter, of whose remarkable pro-
portions be had heard ntimating wish to see him.
Mr.. Porter replied to the messenger "that If Mr..
Dickens wishes to see me more than to see him, he
will come to me-" Mr.. Dickens took the hint, and
it was during the conversation that Porter told the
novelist that while he was growing his mother had
to sew a foot on his pantaloons every night Mr..
Porter will be greatly missed by all who knew him,
and we record his death with sadness and sympathy
for his afflicted relatives
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

Mr.. MnLERs ORATIoN.-A large and intelligent
audience listened with most earnest interest on
Thursday evening last to the Grafton of Henry W.
Miller ESQ.,, on the great events and the great men
Of the Eighteenth Century, work to which he
was prompted by the unjust observation Of Carlyle
in his recent Life of Frederick the Great that that
century had produced nothing great, either of men
or of events. And his frequent repetition of the
Grafton, in this State and in Virginia, has been in
accordance with the requests Of those who desired
to hear him and to aid the Mount Vernon Fund, q
purpose which he has much at heart
The Grafton has been received wherever delivered
with strong marks of approbation and here its fire.
quent just and noble sentiments elected the fire.
quent applause of his audience. It was most sue
cessful vindcation of period of which there are
now but few living who were active participants in
its struggles and therefore interested in asserting
its claims to consideration. In this age Of selfish
ness, when number one" engrosses the affections
of most men, it is an act of magnanimty to volun-
teer defence of the claims of the Past which GER
| tainly can confer no favor In return. Mr.. Miller
ably performed his allotted task, produced mass Of
evidence of the injustice of Carlyle's sweeping As
serton and among the rest arrayed Carlyle against
and favorte work, admitted the pre-eminent great
ness of some of the men of the 18th century. In
deed, how any author could survey the field of the
| great events in England, France and America, and
gaze on the men who had originated and guided
them, and pronounce it "all barren," passes our
comprehension. In law, literature, science, me-
chanical progress general intelligence, progress Of
free institutions, not less than in arms, previous
period excelled it. Its great event. the American
Revolution, and It's great actor, Washington, are
sufficient of themselves to redeem any century
from reproach or contempt for their influence on
the destinies of mankind will extend to all time.
We have no idea of following the orator in his
extensive and able survey of the field; but merely
to express the qualification which was manifestly
felt by his large and most respectful audience,
among whom were number of ladies and gentle
men from several adjoining counties who came here,
some of them from more than fifty miles, to hear
the Address.
Mr.. Miller was appropriately introduced to the
audience by Jas. Banks Esq. and the occasion was
further enliyened by fine music from the Cornet
Band.-Fayetteuile Observer.
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JONES.

Cotton Mather often quoted the remark of
friend, that there was gentleman named in the
eighteenth chapter of the Acts Of the Apostles to
whom he was more indebted than to any other man
in the world This was the prudent 'town clerk
who earnestly advised the people to do nothing
rashly" On all occasions of consequence, or of ur
gent haste, he would say 'Let us first advise with
the town clerk of Ephesus
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Hon. L. OBJ BRANcH-The Hon. L. OBJ. Branch
returned to his home in this City on Wednesday
evening last, from his farm in Beaufort county. He
has accepted denomination for Congress rendered
him by the Franklnton Convention. His letter Of
acceptance was received too late for this ISSUE but
shall appear in our next.
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NoM1NATED-Hon L. OBJ Branch has been nomi-
mated for reelection to Congress in the Metropolitan
District by the Democratic Convention which as
sembled at Franklinton on the 2Sth ultimo
This is another defeat to the ambitious editor of
the ".Standard" d"-Eliza6eth. City State.
This is another falsehood by the unscrupulous
Editor of the State
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CHIsMAN's IMPROVED CHEMICAL YEAsT-House-
keepers will find this article, to be obtained at Mr.
Pescuds, all that is claimed for it by the compound
er and advertiser. We have tried it.
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CAxEzs FOR ALAsAxA.-The Mobile Tribune no.
tices the arrival At tlat city ef txentyone camels
from Texas, eight q sAsn hsiss ben engaged and
the rest for sale for plantation use. It said one
Of tbsm can easily carry two bales VI cotton on IT,
buck a Ne fste ol twea&y Ave miles day, over .
road which would be impossible 10 IN empty wagon
drawn by pair Of mules. The cost Of keeping
them is very little, and in endurance, under labor
and pffvation, no animal can excel them. They are
also gentle in dispOsitioo.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

Mr. Winborne the Sheriff of Guiifofa was fined,
at the Superior Court, the sum Of $50, for permit
ting the escape Of Chapman, who was under sen.
tence Of death for the murder Of young lady three
years ago.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

- The Register calls for an "Oppostion Meet
ing" to be held here on Tuesday of next week. An
"Opposition Meeting !"-that is, those who may 60
into the meeting will be expected to oppose Qemoc-
racy simply because it is Democracy! Where are
the Wings? Where is "Samy Is it possible that
the opponents of Democracy cannot boast even of a
name? Principles, we know, they are not much
troubled with but when faction descends SO low
as to characterize itself by title which implies no
principle but only vengeance it is time for prudent
and sensible men who expected to act with such
faction, to pause. Simply to "oppose" Democracy
is this meeting called No substitute for Democracy
is ofered-no principle Of government is suggested,
but opposition for oppostion's sake, is to be the
word. Negative people and negative parties never
amount to much tis the easiest thing in the world
to grumble, to be ilnatured, and to oppose what
other people do no matter whether what they do be
right or wrong and this is the basis on which neigh
Dor Syme has called his meeting, to be held on Tues
day next Wewish him quantities of grumbling
and growing, and faultfnding and Opposition" )"
and 'good time generally" .
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Senator Clingman passed through Marseilles on
the 8th, en- route for Rome He was IN feeble health,
having suffered much from sea-sckness on the voy-
age from America to England.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18

ELECTION IN NEwBERN.-The people of Newbern
voted on Tuesday for Mayor and six Commission
ers, and for Commissioners of Navigation and Trus-
tees oc Newbern Academy. Frederick Lane, Esq,
was chosen Mayor by the following vote: Lame 11s,
Robt S. Primrose 112, j. B. G. Barrow p. Messrs.
GARNER, Singleton Miller, Guion, Hay and Matthews
were elected Commissioners. Messrs A. T. jenkins,
B. B. Lane, 7. J. Hughes, B. Ellis, and W. G. Whit
ford were elected Commissioners of Navigation; and
Messrs. Jarvis, j. D. Fanner, H. j. B. Clark, w.
Hay, j. W. Garner, R. S. Primrose C. Kelly, and
]. Hutchinson, Trustees of the Academy.
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THE WHEAT CRoP.-This crop which was so like
ly a few weeks since, now promises nothing! 1t is
ruined! The rainy cool weather has been the cause
of rust and at this time the crop is at least injured
seventy-ive per cent. Within the past few days we
have seen several wheat farmers in Chowan, Per-
quimans and Pasquotank counties, and many of
them are almost red with rust which seems to be
animalculse covering the blades
We regret that our farmers will meet with so gen.
eral great loss-Edenton Express.
The wheat crop in this and in the western part of
the State is said to be very promising. We have
not heard of the rust or fly being in it.
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MARRIED,

On the goth cf April by the Hev. A. b. Blackwood at
the residence Of the brides mother Mr. Hannibal Parker
to Miss Mary E. Watt, all Of Wake county,
In PittsbOro the 97th April, by RI. I. g. Yafbtc M
William F0oshee to Miss johanna Burke
BY the same 1t Mount Vernon Semuafy on l8th March,
Dr.. G. P. Luther 70 Miss Sallie J. Emmerson.