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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-05-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETING N MoSTsoxER,

DEMOCRATIC MEETING N MONTGOMERY.
A number Of the Dvmoessts Of Moasso@ssy eoue-
~ assembled In Troy. on Monday the issh al April
in accordance with published notsce
On motion. the meeting w.s or<snisrd By calling
\. A. Leach 10 tho chair, and appointing John Nc
On motion Of D. \. coshna III. eaai,-ss o..
pointed J. q. Pink, Nell Metnais. q. r. cesh~n.
K J. Gaines. and r. D. Ksssns, aeommisiss 10 dsxit
resolutions. who reported a. eollous:
Kcsotrsd, That 70 The Dvmoersey al McotEomeSy
county, src In favos Of holding Q District Coavse-
ton, for the nominatioa Of candidate to svpsvSsns
the 9Th Congressional District In The next Coaxsvss
os the United States
Rsseissd, That &c approve II the time and ptses
suggested In public meeting by the nvmessssy ef
Gufort and other counties in the District Zoe bold
Ing Convcntica. and that &c cordially Invite the
Democrats in each county In the District TO meet Ne
at that place. on Tuesday the sist Of May. 10 choose
our standard bearer. rrs affirm the principles ef cor
party. and drtcsmine upon another sssua. visusous
and unit d effort tor States Rights and . Con-
stitutional Union
Rsse,sssi. Tha: vs leave the p.~sr a selecting .
candidate in the hands q our delegates, believing
that they will have in viev in csxsnx The vote Of
the county. the interests of the District 81 lxv and
the good Of the party. and SILL When The eesai-
nation Il msdc give the nominee our active and uni
ted support
In compliance With he hss rsseaus;en. The eAsis.
man appointed the foliawinx svnslewsa dsssxxsss TO
the District Coavsusioa 10 be bed st GrxhAa The
siss II May next:
Allen Mel.snnsn. n n Metsss. ]. q. Psnnis. z
J. Gaines, ". ". leach. X ID. kssrsrs, T. r. tsseh.
Sam1 Henley. Il 7. CeSxin. =. l. Gaines. Alss
Mclsay. Angus Martin. v Martin. D. r. Ceshsxa.
Ncill Mclnnis. \. Z. Nossh<utt. I. e. Nalseo Chss
Campbell, ID. X. MeLsod Hiram Allen. and Wa.
Morris
On motion Of II. r. Cochran. The chairman sasl
secretary were adicd 10 the lot
On motion Of J. a. Psnais. ths psorvv,iiax> ef The
meeting wcrs oslssvd to be publshsd in The Raleigh
Standard and ysrtl Csrvissisa.
On motion the msssins sdjoaspsd
4 A. LEACH. Cha
Joux MstsxSAx, Sxe'y.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-05-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETING in PERSON

The Democracy of Person met in the Court House
on edAesday Of March Court for the purpose of
appointing delegates to the Graham Convention. to
We neia Sst May next for the purpose Of selecting
su.s1sS Demoerat to represent this 9th Congress
States. o' " '''e o"''e"
Inc meeting was organized by the election of Da-
va S bIooks' ESQ., Chairman, and j. D. Wilkerson.
ME- c. Jordan introduced the so,,o.;n. ,,...,,
bic and resolutions, which were unanimously .dan.
ted: o'''''louSiy socP-
WHEREAS, It is proposed to hold a conxsn.;on in.
15ana slss Gay Of Nay next for the purpose Of
ttict u the next Congress Of the United St.tes
Resolced1 That We approve. Of said Conyent;o,
ana pledge ourselves "a use ali honorable means to
secure the election Of the nominee of said Cons.,s
tion. .e.5 = 00u'eti'
he,otoed, That we recommend to the fsyor,b,.
consideration Of said Convention J. W. Cunn;.-'
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING in COLUMBUS

A meeting of the Democracy of Columbus was
held in Whteville, on Saturday, 23d April, agree
ably to resolutions at previous meeting on the 18th
inst, and on motion of N. L. Williamson, Richard
Wooten was called to the chair and A. j. Butner re-
quested to act as secretary
On taking his seat the chairman briefly explained
the object of the meeting, which was to appoint del
sates to represent this county in the Convention to
assemble in May next for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidate for this district in the next Con-
gress Of the United States.
On motion of N. L. Williamson, the chairman an
pointed committee of three to draft resolutions for
the action OF the meeting, viz Messrs F. George
Marmaduke Powell, and N. L. Williamson, who, at.
ter short absence reported the suboined preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has been q time-honored custom of
the Democratic party to meet in Convention and Sc
lect candidates for important public Offices There
fore
hesotced, That We approve Of the calling of Con-
vention to nominate candidate to represent US in
the next Congress of the Upjted States
Resotred, That We recommend Wilmington as the
most suitable place, and the Goth May as the most
convenient time for holding said Convention.
hesoteed, That we pledge our cordial support to
the nominee of that Convention.
Resoloed, That the Hon. Warren Winslow. our
Representative in the last Congress- has, by his ab.
ny and patriotism, gained for himself most envi-
able position in our national councils and that his
course meets our entire appreciation
Rasetred, That the chairman appoint three dele
gates from each election precinct in the county, to
represent Columbus in the aforesaid Convention.
Resolced, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Wilmington Journal and Fayette-
vile Carolinian
In accordance with the above resolution the chair
then designated the following gentlemen as delegates
to the district Convention, viz:
For Bug Hill District Messrs. j. II. Gore J. s
Cox, W. K. Gore.
For Gum Scamp District Messrs Isaac Wright
Jno Mears, w. j. Stanly.
For Far Bluff District Messrs. j. G. Powell,
N. l. Williamson, D. F. Williamson.
For 7atums District Messrs. Marmaduke Pow.
eH, lshann Williamson, w. W. Brown,
For Whiterille District Messrs- F. George. J.
W. Ellis, A. F. Powell
For Pates District-Messrs. A. j. Baldwin. T.
Barefoot, j. C. Pierce
For Lees District-Messrs J. W. Edwards Jas
Beach G. P. ForneyduvaL
And on motion the chairman and secretary were
added to the above delegation.
The thanks Of the Convention having, on motion.
been returned to the chairman and secretary for the
discharge Of their duties, the meeting adjourned.
R. WOOTEN, Chm.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05
Tslegrauhic Dispatches.

BosroN, Dee. 1.-The coiored population
are holding meetings, Keeping the day in
memory Of Brown. M,Stof them wear Grape
on the arm and their places of business are
closed A mass meeting OF the citizens Is
called for this evening at the fremont lem
pie. 4 motion was introduced i'll both
branches of the Legislature to al iourn, but
it was negatvrd by large majority. The
bells were tolcd in various towns adJoln-
ing, flags placed at halt-mast, and other
tokens of respect manifested by the fanatics
on all hands.
WAsnr<Grox, December 2d.-Thcre have
been tonight meetings Of delegations Of Con-
gre~smen from several Northern States.
New ORLEANS, Dec. Item. Twiggs has
not stopped the troops for the Rio Grande;
only one company was cuuntcrmanded.
The Mississippi Legislature has taken IA
vorable action for the organization Of the
military Of the State, and putting it on an
active footing.
New YORK, Dec 1.-The Europa's mails
for the South left here this evening. Hewitt
Liverpool cotton circmlar says: 'Thc de-
mand during the week has been moderate,
spinners being pretty Well stocked for tn"
present and inclined 10 await the arrival OF
the liberal supplies now ut SEA. Meantime
holders are anxious sellers, and in order To
make sales are compelled 10 make q slight
concession, but not sufficiently important Ia
warrant reduction If previous quotations.
ATLANTIC City, Dec IA small steam
er, painted black. with white stripes, has
been living ut anchor in the inlet since We'd
nesday last. \ man came ashore to-day
who said the vessel was from New York,
bound for Havana aud had been pnrchas-
ed by the Spanish government, AMI had pnt
in here in consequence of head winds. But
from the fact Of her still remaining in the IN
let, and the number of men on board, 1t is
suspected she is ilibuster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

Capt. B. g. Handy, late master of the
barque Phoenix Of Nantucket. which was
wrecked On Elbow Island, on the 18th Of Ot-
tuber. arrived AT San Francisco in the whale
ship Massachusetts. and furnishes an account
of the loss Of ms own vessel and that ot the
hargue Ocean Wave. ut New Bedford Cap.
Baker, with all hands in 4 snow storm.
A part OF the lands and lots belonging to
Col Thomas j. Boyd, nj Wythrsiile, Va,
have been sold under decree Of Court an
brought the sum Of >jj. SOS. onc halt acre
lot brought $50 The sale al the residue al
the lots. tray son Springs ana other property,
has been postponed until SrrIng
Ii j. said that there j. "A movement on foot
among men Of wealth and political influence.
quite CAPABLE Of CARRYING out their pro
grammr, t. furnish the Liberal Government
Of M.xic, the means and men I" overcome
the opposition IN that country.
The distillery Of John RAIDER, esq, in Rock
bridge county, Va. was destroyed 10y tire,
on Wednesday night the :'',ird Of last month
The lire ~ believed to have been the work Of
HI lncrndiarr
1t is stated that NJ. Everett wil continue
10 write for the ~ Y Ledger, after the Mount
Vernon papers are concluded. His new en-
gagement is not in behalf oi the Mount ' En-
non fund.
An interesting little son Of Judge llaun,
the new L. 5. Senator from California, died
Of throat disease only six hours after his
landing at New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05
From Liberia.

A letter from Liberia to the Boston Journal,
says:--'Tu say that the Liberian Republic has
proved success, is not sufficient. That term
is entirely too weak in it, meaning when We
wish To convey an accurate idea Of the al
vance those who have settled there. have
made. | do not wish Ia be- understood to
say that all who have emIgratci here have
done well, for some Of them would not hav"
succeeded III any country ~ under The rule
Of any KIND at government, because many
were born III ignorance, and remained III
that state during many years without re
ceiving any instruction in scifguyernmcnt,
or acquiring the least knowledge Of the
forces oil nature. or even the laws ui
health Some If that class sometimes suffer
greatly. not, however, Tor tue want 81
enough Ia eat and drink. but because they
will not observe the necessary rules which
all who have prosperrl have strictly adhered
IT, The government is firmly established
on "A republican hnsis. and good aud wise
laws are enacted and enforced with degree
Of ability that some Americans would Won
der ut. Every department OF The govern
ment is in the hands Of men who seem T.
know what they are about And the donors
conferred on come Of them 10 not seem IL
effect them half n much as have seen
some men affected in America by h"nors
not less weiGhry being thrust upon them
There are large sugar plantations. all OF
which yield their owners Immense profits;
rs the cane is only planted once in eight
years, the crops turn out better by 200 per
cent than they do in America, where, |
believe. the cane is planted every year.
Coffee is Indigenous Il TIN, climate, aud can
be produced in great quantity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05
Slave Property

The following Is the form u u Printed ,,.
moral now in circulation iur tie pr,cur.,,...
Of signatures the original munr,,rr.rf ,.,,
having attached 10 tia number vi rr..r,,.ij
names from Clarke county IL Mrm.r,r
praying An Act L. exrmptn limited amman,
OF slave property from process tor deb,
To the Honorable senate anl li.u,. Ii,
Delegates Of Virginia The UNDERSIGNED I.
items of Frederick. jefferson and r.rL.
counties. respectfully represent IL ~, L.,'
able bod that Il IS hlshly desirable lar nv.
perpetuution of the present social ,.l,r,,.
Of Virginia. for the mulntrmaurr II r....
within her borders. and or cnmuuulr, d,
interest amongst all her citizens. that H..
Institution ut negro slavery Should h..
tered by such Legislative ats - may !.
calculated 10 bring the ownership 81 n-y,,
property within the means al the Poor =.
well rs Of the Rich. and belle, ny THAT n,tb,,,
will promote this end more ctlrrtualy tt.a
10 exempt limited amount ~ Surh uru.r
ty from all legal process Tor deh,. Your ?.
titioners pray the pas>agr 81 a law guarsn.
tying 10 every family now possessed ii, =
who may hereafter be- possessed Il A u.Jr.
or negroes, the right Ia the enjoyment 1,
property in SAID negroes 10 the value ii ~.
good slave. free from all Judgments. EArou
tions, and Liens Of every kind except whsr,
such Liens already exist. Your Petitioner,
believe that under such law many mrcb,u.
les and laborIng men generally would rur.
chase one servant 10 wait ou their iamlhe,
and thus that the strong bonds Of common
interest would be added to the social teep,
which impels the citizens Of Virginia 10 re-
sist alike invasion from without and Treason
at home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

The session Of Congress commences III
Washington to-day. Enough members ar
rived on Saturday and Yesterday. We pre-
sumo, to secure quorum IN both Houses.
Caucuses were held by various parties on
Saturday, relative to the organization OF the
House We caunot, of course, say, when this
will lie effected, or when the Presidents
Message will be sent in. But We will en-
ieavor t. lay the Message before our readers
n soon a. practicable, after It shall have
lrrn Transmitted to Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05
Tie Virginia LegislatIre.

Tie General Assembly Of this State, con
yenes to-day at the Capitol, in Richmond.
We shall endeavor to give our readers dur
ing lis session daily succinct but accurate
reports Of the business transacted. We hope
that al! lis measures will tend TO the welfare
a the Commonwealth. and the peace and hap
pine,< Of our citizens. The Governor Mes
sage is usually sent in on the first day OF
the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

North E!ba, where it will be deposited in the
family hurying-ground.
Mrs. Brown speaks in the highest terms Of
tie Kindness extended TO her by the citizens
and authorities Of the State oi Virginia. Sho
Of course is in great distress. She has most
iavurably impressed all who have met with
her n hcing \ woman "t fine feelings and
great affection for her husband.
say- The rumorcd fire which so excited
the citizens proved 10 an entire fabrication,
all j. quiet a.ain-rorr. ~ Bat. S"n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

LADIES llooPs.-A correspondent Il ,b.
Hartford Times gives the following curla,,
facts respecting the manufacture ul ,r..I
hoops for ladies' skirts. al the mill II Henry
5. WaShburn. OF Worcester, Mas.
"lle showed us specimen Of ". ~ iron
wire, finer than hair. II We. n.d only
seven ounces, and was G>gld feet. Or /:
miles, Is rods, II feet and uchr, m length,
TWAS drawn cold from iron inch in diameter.
Mr. Washburn manufactures 10000 ward,
day OF steel crinoline, or HAT wire. which /,
hard tempered and covered all real n tor tho
ladies skirts. The manuartnr" Of TIN.
kind of wire, or hoops, is immense Mr.
Washburn estimates thar al least .OOo ton,
of steel and iron are used annually in TIM
way for the ladies Of the Iuitri STATE.
South America and Mexico. II i >oi when
covered, at wholesale. at about il,y cents j.
pound. ard about three quarters OF pound
is required for each Indeed. we suppose
that his estimate OF 5000 tons Of hoop 4 wear
is quite too low There are, uduhrlly.
ten millions of females in this country and
the South American States wha wear hoops
Many of them wear on; hall dozen skirts
u year; suppose the average Ia hr three
year TO each. and that the iron Of zach
weighs only halt pound We hay" lj,um
900 of pounds of steel and iron hoops used
up BY the ladies Of the United ani Suth
American States every year, or 80 tons,
costing 81 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

The Richmond Dispatch says 1.-THE
country journals will render great service
10 the industry and Independence Of the
South, if they will appeal 10 the people ut
once to hold county meetings and form 1850
ciatious. pledged after the present stock IN
the hands Of merchants is disposed Of, to use
no more articles Of Northern manufacture.
These associations, il universally formed,
will enable the merchants Of Virginia 10
know what they are to depend upon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

In response to complaints in Southern pa
pers that the North has made no public de-
moustratiun in regard 10 the Invasion OF
Virginia, by The dislurhers OF the peace,
the New York journal al Commerce says
We can assure the South that the general
tone Of feeling here, on the topics alluded
10, is sound and healthy; and we have no
doubt that some formal expression oi 1t
would have aeeu made ere thus but Tor the
excitement Of eirvtirns and other local qnes-
lions. which viii soon he oyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

Tie rejoindsr of the Palmerston govern
ment 10 the reply Of ten. Cass, on the subject
Of the San Juan dispute. may be soon ex-
pectel, and it is not probable that it will ac-
raGe "a our views. The tone of the Bril-
tish government and press is regarded as
too positive and assuming. The island is
worthless. in any point Of view, to either
party, it is said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

The Fashions We are sorry t. destroy
the Elusive hope which late rarayr-I h ha,
spread through the numcron, hatcr, aud ri
iculers Of crinoline both here aud u England
the writer's assertions having been ,oprrd
in the French and English press The am
plitude of the skirts Of the superb gala Cos
tunes which have been prepared for the
French Empress and for the distinguished
lady guests, is an undenable contradiction
to the statement that good sense has prevail.
ed at last, and that the rotunilty u "ourrns
garments is about to be reduced 10 u reason
able fullness The eight yards ct wide
moiTes and brocades which form he Iurc'
Of these robes Reccsstate nh under ggantIf
snperstructurr of muslin and steel - up
port the volume of silk material. There b,
certainly change in tho shape Of tho
under garment; the morning aud walking
robes which are generally this autumn made
with the body and skirt in one piece, don't
admit Of the fullness Of the pctrruat Z III
mencing Immediately AT the waist; the hrs!
hoop is lower down, thu, giving the ten"le
form more .: the bell shape. The WIDE, open
sleeve is only now permitted III tuIi dress
for dinner or reception toIleties. The to't'u,
DE- pHie has either tight sleeve with rur'
under the shoulder or small bishop sleeve,
confined ut the wrist ~ band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-05

The three Ohio merchants who were tn,
ken cut Of the ears of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad by the Virginia military,
having been released through the prompt ac-
ton Of the officers Of the Railroad, have ar.
rived in Baltimore, aud prepared v"lnntari-
" card in relation to their arrest While
they disagow having used any lnflammaory
expressions IN relation 10 old Brown and his
companions, they readily excuse the mistake
which led 10 their detention. They also en-
trely exunerate The Railroad Company from
any blame for the Inconvenience 10 which
they were subjected.