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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-29

~ We are authorized by the friends of the par
ties to state that the personal difficulty between
Messrs. A. M. Lewis and D. K. McRae, has been
amlcably settled on terms honorable to both gentle
men.
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CoTroN BLooM.-John B. Johns, h'f' "a
county, has shown us cotton bloom, taA'. nj
farm. It is the first we have seen thlS ''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-31
[WHOLE NO. 1916
the slave-catcher, and the plaudit, "Good

the slave-catcher, and the Pliudit, "Good
dog Bese"
Sir, never will never do this never
will degrade my manhood. and stiae the
sympathes Of human nature. 1t is an insult
to claim it. wish had nothing worse to
me at the judgment day than that. 1
would not have the guilt of causing that
wall Of mans despair, or that wild shrek of
womsn's agony, as the one or the other is
Captured. for all he disdems os ali the stars
in heaven. ..
Is it desired la call attention to this fact.
Proclaim il then upon the house-tops.-
Write it on every leaf that trembles in the
forest, make il blaze from the sun at high
noon, and shine forth IN the milder radi-
gnce Of every star that bedecks the firms.
nent of God. Let it echo through all the
arches Of heaven. and reverberale and bel
low along all the deep gorges of hell, whers
ave- -catchers will be very likely to hear it.
Owen Lovejoy lives at Princeton, Illinois,
three-quarters OF q mile East of The village,
and he aids every fugitive that comes to his
door and asks il. Thou invisible demon Of
Slavery, dost thou think to cross my hum
BILE threshold, and forbid me to give brssd
to The hungry and shelter to the houseless |!
BID YOU DEFIANCE IN THE NAME
OF NY GOD. .
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-31
De Quincy

TIE North American Rsrisu, in an srti-
Gle on De Quincy, thus describes the fg-
usa OF this remarkable writer:
"In person he is anything bot proposes
sing--being minutive in stature and awk-
ward in his movements, with a shriVeled.
yellow, parchment skin. His head, how
ever, is superb, and his face remarkably
sensitive I'd expressive; the eyes sunksP;
bat brilliant vita tie fire of genius and the
i!.uminations of opium. In manners he 10
model Of decorum, urbanity, and natural.
unaffected gentiIity. He is magnificent
ia aker, and fine reader-which last quality
he notes as i .are accomplishment, whether
among men or women. he is genial and
hospit4be in his household. He performs
set tasks of walking, day by day, in his gar
den, and marks his progress by deposites of
stones. He has offered his body. alter death,
80 the surgeons, for dissection, as his con-
tri5ution to physiological science. He
seriously believes that the dreadful gnaw-
ing Of the stomach, which arises, perhaps,
frcm the collapse aud impotency of that
organ, through the. use OF opium, IS caused
by the ravages OF a living animal. He IL
singular in Eis habits, often disappears from
home for days tegether-uo inquiry seiES
made alter hiai 5y his frieuds--and returns
as mys,erious!y as he went. He has two
dsus aters, one or whom is married to an
oti+ec in the Indian army, the other and
eldes, presides over the house, and acts as
his amanuensis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-31

0yHe wto says all he likes, will ohea
hear what he does rot.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN POLK

According to previous notice, portion of the
citizens assembled in the Court House on Monday
the 18th Of April when Col. J. II. Carson was called
TO the Chair and Alexander Bricc was requested to
act as Secretary.
DR.. c. Mills, being called upon, addressed the
meeting in spirited manner stating the object of
the meeting, and urging the importance of prcserv-
ing unity and harmony in the approaching congress
sional canvass At the conclusion of his remarks,
en- motion, the chairman appointed committee
consisting of the following gentlemen to draft reso
lutions for the action Of the meeting
DR.. C. Mills, \. j. Canser, W. S. Mills, DR.. j. G.
Blackstock, and j. c. Camp; who reported through
their Chairman, DIR. Mills, the following preamble
and resolutions:
WHEREAS, There will be Democratic Convention
at Asheville on the 22d inst, to nominate candi-
da,e to represent this congressional district in the
Congress Of the United States, desire union and
harmony in our ranks therefore, be it
Reso!red, That we approve of the object of said
convention as well as the time and place.
Resolred, That the chairman of this meeting ap-
point twenty delegates to represent this county in
said convention, and in case of failure, request
Rev. L. W. Akin and Dr.. j. f. L. Hardy to repre-
sent US by proxy.
Resolrcd, That we have seen nothing to weaken
our faith in the principles of the great Democratic
party, but much to strengthen US, believing as we
40 that they are the only principles upon which e
government can be safely administered
The chair appointed under the second resolution
the following delegates, viz
DR.. c. Mills, Rev. A. j. Cansler, Dr. j. G. Black
stock, W. S. Mills, j. L. Ward Dr. T. Sims G. j.
Mills VIM. Splawn, G. II. Blackwell, Danl Fegans,
DR.. G. King, A. r. Smith, F. \. Weaver, T. G.
Rulings, VIM. Garrett Isaac Henderson, Adolphus
Mills j. G. Camp, Henry Earl and James Car
penter.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to the list of delegates.
Resoleed. That the proceedings be published in
the Asheviile .Nevs.
J. II. CARSON, Chm.
ALEX BRICE Secy
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

THE DEMOCRACY IN THE FIELD-We learn by that
sterling Democratic Sheet the Western Sentinel
that Hon. \. NJ Scales has been rc-nominated as
the standard-bcarer of the Democracy of the sixth
District Need we say that this result is cheering
to the party throughout the State? With such cam
ddate-one who is so essentially patriot, states
man and scholar the Sixth District will inevitably
come out by an overwhelming majority victory
shall be theirs, which will convey salutary lesson
to this nconguous amagamaton of political parties ;
lesson which will cheer the heart of every Demo-
crat, and strike the opposition with dismay
Mr. Leach, the opposing candidate, is man who
is possessed of energy and perseverance, having a
good share of that which has been the curse of the
human race-tongue No doubt he will use it, that
is all his party can do.-Fay. Carolinian.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
A New SOUTHERN LITERARY PAPER-Jas. Gar

A New SOUTHERN LITERARY PApER.-Jas. Gard
ner ESQ.,, the successful Proprietor and former Ed
itor of the Augusta Geo) Consttutionalist, propo-
ses to publish weekly Literary and Agricultural
paper, to be called "Ths Southern Field and Fire
sde" at 50 year, cash. 1t will be in style similar
to the New York Ledger, but of larger size. The
first issue, on the 2sth May, will be 10000 copies.
He offers postmasters and others handsome commits
sions and premiums for procuring lists of subscri-
bers, and the following premiums to writers:
For the best Novelette,, or Tale of Fiction, 800
For the best Literary Essay, 30
For the best Agricultural Essay, 80
For the best Poem, not less than 60 lines, %
For the best Poem, less than 60 lines %
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
Tie Stapoafo.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WARREN.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING in w AIKEN.
On Tuesday last portion of the Democracy Of
Warren County met in the Court House, pursuant
TO public notice.
On motion of Dr. Pitchford, F. A. Thornton, Esq,
was called to the Chair and VIM. \. Walsh request
cd to act as Secretary.
Mr. Thornton, in few appropriate remarks, ex-
planned that the object of the meeting was to Apo mt
delegates to attend the District Convention. lie
hoped as on former occasions, that their proceed
ngs would be unanimous, for on no former occasion
was unanmity, in the selection Of men OF talent and
ability more requisite to the Democratic party than
ut present.
Mr. Bachelor remarked that the short time allow
ed them before the Court would resume its stlngs,
preclulcd the appointment of committee to pre-
pare resolutions, and his friend Major Drake had
prepared some he moved that they be read and sub
United to the decision of the meeting.
Major Drake said he had prepared the resolutions
at the suggestion of friend and proceeded to read
them as follows:
We, portion of the Democracy of Warren Coun-
ty do hereby declare that approve OF the calling
of Convention of this Congressional District, to
nominate candidate to represent it in the next Con-
gress of the United States.
Reso1red, That we approve of Franklinton as the
place, and Thursday, the 2Sth April instant, as the
time, for the assembling of said Convention.
Resolred That the Chairman appoint 90 Delegates
to represent this county in said Convention.
Rcsolrcd, That VIC avail ourselves of this occasion
to express appreciation of the course OF our late
representative, the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, who, by his
indefatigable industry, ability integrity, indepcn-
tence, and uniinchng Democracy, has endeared him
self to his constituents especially to those of this
county, and that therefore DESTROYS OF his re-
nomination for Congress.
Rtsolred That the Chairman and Secretary be ad-
ded to the list Of Delegates
Resolted That these proceedings be published in
the Warrenton Neacs, and the Raleigh STANDARD be
requested to copy
The Secretary mentioned that it was Mr.. Branchs
intention to be IN Warrcnton this week. but bust
ness of pressing and imperative nature prevented
him. 1t was his intention to address his constitu-
cnts in Warren County on a very carly day.
Mr.. Bachelor, who had seen Mr.. Branch at Louis
burg made the same statement that Mr. Branch was
unayoidaby absent.
The Chairman then appointed, under the second
resolution, the following Delegates
Hon. Weldon y. Edwards Dr. T. j. Pitchford,
Major Z. ID. Drake DR.. Brownlow. Jos. B. Bachelor,
W. Ii. Cheek, Jordan ii. Foster, Scion Switzerland,
W. A.. kearney, Gen. 7. j. Green, Thos. Reynolds,
G. +. Browne, Capt Samuel Bobbtt, Nathaniel Mich
olson, Henry \. Foot, n. Milan, Thos. |. Judkins,
&. W. Nicholson, d. c. Hail., JAS. I. Russell
The meeting then adjourned.
+. \. THORNTON, Chm.
WIN. A. WALSH, Sec'y.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WILKES

At meeting ola few Of the Democrats of Wilkes
county, in Wilkesborough on the I'd April inst, ON
motion of }. b. Gordon, Esq., Col. John Waugh
was called to the Chair, and Ihos T. Bonehille was
requested to act as Secretary.
The object Of the meeting being explained to be,
to appoint delegates to the District Convention to
be held at Ashcville on the 22d inst
On motion, the chairman anpointcd DIR. R
llackctt, Jas. B. Gordon ESQ, and VIM NJ Barber
Esq, Commute to draft preamble and resolutions
expressive OF the sense of this meeting. After a
short interval the committee, through their chair
man, DIR. llackett reported the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed to hold convention of
the Democratic party of this Congressional District
at Asheville on the 22d inst, for the purpose Of
nominating candidate to represent the district in
the next Congress- and whereas it is the duty of
said party to meet together as often as practicable
to declare their adhesion to their honored prn-
cpes, and to nominate and send out their candidate
properly endorsed, and as no party can succeed
without organization, however sound its principles:
therefore
fes0tred, That we approve the holding of said
convention at Asheville at the time specified, and
pieuge ourselves to support its nominee
Iesotred, That we adhere unfnchingly to the
cardinal principles of the Democratic party. as here
1ofore laid down in our State and national convcn-
uoiis among winch are q Wise and economical adj
mlnistration of the general government and non
intervention in those matters which belong cxclu-
s'vely to the several individual States or Territories
Resotred, That we are utterly opposed to contain
mating our creed with any such miserable dema-
gogueism as that which has characterized the oppo
slton in their endeavors (undcr the name and euise
OF philanthropy, and gratitude to our brave soldiers
TO involve the nation in untold millions of debt to
I'LL the Golfers of Land Jobbers, and feed the hungry
maws of those political vultures known as pension
agents, and lobby members of Congress.
Resoteed, That we are opposed to being rcprcsen,
cd any longer by man who does not reflect the
popular sentiments of the District, and that we will
use all honorable means to defeat him.
Resotte9, That the chairman of this meeting m.
point 20 delegates to represent Wilkes county in the
District Convention
In pursuance to the last resolution the chairman
appointed the following delegates:
Col j. 9. Horton, Joel Waters Esq.,, G.. W. Nc
Nell' Charles Carlton, ESQ, W. H. Hubbard, ESQ.
James West, A. &. Crawson, Mai. NJ S. Stokes. 4
H. hackett, Wm M. Barber Peter Johnston. Lark
u Gilbert James Gwynn, Esq, Col. +. B. Parks
george Wyatt, Col. Lee Martin, John A, Parks
Wins Chlders, F. A. Harris Dr. R. F. Hackett j
u sordon' ESQ, j, H. Taylor, E. F. Transoau' J
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
C. NJ. GREER, Sec'y.

A meeting of the Democracy of Buncombe was
held the 18th to appoint delegates to the District
Convention The Convention was held on Friday
last and it is therefore unnecessary to publish the
Buncombe proceedings in full. William Morgan
presided, and W. NJ. Hardy acted as Secretary. The
object of the meeting was stated by Marcus Erwin,
ESQ.,, and resolutions were offered by W. l.. Tate,
Esq. The national Democratic platform was ap-
proved, the administration of Mr.. Buchanan was
cordially sustained, and Mr.. Clingman was comp-
mented especially for his noble vndcation of the
rights of the South and the aborng classes upon the
tariff question"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

1t has been announced that President Buchanan
intended to visit Chapel Hill on Commencement oc-
casion in June. Is there not some mistake about
this-has any one any positive information on that
point? Mr.. Black, one of the Presidents cabinet
officers, expressed the opinion here last week that
the report was erroneous remarking that it was
derstood that Mr.. Buchanan had determined to make
no excursions this summer further than to visit Bed
ford Springs, place he has resorted to for num-
Der of years past-CAarlotte Democrat.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
[Pubiic 24.1

AN ACT giving the assent of Congress to law of the
Missouri legislature for the application of the reserved
two per cent land fund of said State.
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the of Congress be- and the is hereby
given the of the legislature Of the State of Missouri
entitled IAN act supplemental to an act to amend An act
to secure the completion of certain railroads in this State
and for other purposes approved the nineteenth day of
November eighteen hundred and yseven appropriating
the per of the net proceeds of sales Of public
lands said State reserved by existing laws to be expend
ed under the direction Of Congress- but hereby relnqush
ed to that State and that the proper accounting officers Of
the hereby authorized and required to audit
and pay the accounts for the in the OF the
three per centum land fund of said State.
Approved 9sth February 1889.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

,a TIE %So.D H1s OF catalogue Of
that William: Appleton is worth 1854 900; the fifty
associates, sl,i92OOO; the heirs to John D. wiz
lams Shaw, 81 ,o79, 900; Josiah Quincy $6ss, 900;
John c. Gray, 100000, and Mrs. Cornelia A.
Thayer, 100000. There are number of $4O0 900
add $500, 900 fellows mentioned, but the names of
owners Of such Insignificant amounts Of property
are hardly worth repeating At least they should
not be mentioned in the same paragraph with the
mlionaires.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
From the Biblical Recorder ]

There is Mad Stone at Mr. Joseph Pointers in
Person county, N. c., or miles east of Milton,
and p or 10 miles south by west of Roxborough.
Dr. Pointer formerly of Caswell, carried one piece
to the West, but left the other in Person county.
1t will cure the bite of mad dog spider Per-
sons afflicted should go to him, as do not know
that he would send the rock from home
E. DODSON
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

REDEMPTION OF TIE FARMERS BANK NoTEs-We
are grated to learn that the stockholders at their
meeting in this place on Monday last made ample
provisions for redcemng their issues Immediately
The stockholders deserve credit for the promptness
with which they acted, and confidence in the Bank
will be at once restored, and the community saved
from any further loss or inconvenience on account
of depreciation of the Elizabeth City issues. By
reference to our advertising columns it will be seen
that this bank is ready to furnish exchange on
New York for the Elizabeth City bills at one half
the premium charged at other banks in this place
Greensboro Patriot.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

MIS-. SIckLEs CONFESSION. reporters are re-
quested on the part of Mr. Sckles to state that he
deeply regrets, for many reasons, but particularly
for the sake of his child, who must one day read
the record of her mothers shame that the confess
sion of Mrs. Sicklcs published. The pub
lication was contrary to his Wishes and if it had
been within his power he would have suppressed it.
As, however the confession was entirely within his
control, it is difficult to understand how his counsel
were permitted, without his consent to make use
oft
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

W. Hackett, DR.. Jas. Hickerson and j. A. Croysel.
On motion of j. B. Gordon, the names of the
Chairman and Secretary were added to the list.
On motion of w. N. Barker, Esq, it was resolved
that the Ashevle News, Raleigh Standard, and 9TH
or Democratic papers in the State be requested to
publish these proceedings.
On motion Of I. G. Bonneville, the meeting ad-
journcd
..-e JOHN WAUGH, Chm.
7. G. BONNEVILLE, Sec'y
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

HORRIBLE AFFAIR.-At Columbus Ohio, last
week, a lunatic whose insanity was of wild type,
killed comrade who roomed with him, cut him up
into small pieces, ornamented them with bits of
ribbon and then proceeded to dispose of them to
the other occupants of the wards as "Christmas
beef" When the terror stricken keeper entered the
room several of the lunatics were eating the re-
mains, and the butcher told him with eer that the
next time he killed he should reserve him choice
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HENDERSON.

DEMOCNallC MEEllNU In llEII>DGnoo->'
The Democracy of Henderson county assembled
in the Court House on Tuesday afternoon OF the
7th inst, and on motion of Ii. T. Farmer, Esq, DIR.
Vandiver was called to the Chair, and Z. NJ. Grler
called upon to act as Secretary
The object of the meeting having been explained,
the following preamble and resolutions were unan-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democracy of Henderson county
are anxious that their action shall be harmonious in
the approaching congressional election, and whereas
it has been suggested that convention he held IN
Asheve the 22d inst, for the purpose OF select
ing the choice of the party in candidate
Resohed That We approve of the time and place
for holding said convention.
Resolred, That we will cheerfuly acquiesce with
the convention and give its nominee our support.
Resolred That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point 90 delegates represent our interest in said
Convention.
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting he
published in the Asheve Neacs
Delegates-H. I. Farmer, Esq, Dr. j. f. LYDIA,
Col " Ripley j. R. Allen, II. E. Lane A. j. Miller,
VIM. Anderson, G. w. McMinn, B. F. Aikens, DR..
w. C. Kilkore, VIM. Duckworth, P. G. Orr, C..
Fletcher, NJ NJ. Edney, ESQ.,, T. R. Murray, and Tur-
ner Williams.
Proxies Erwin and T. W. Atkin.
j. w. VANDIVER, Chmn.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

DISTRESSING AccIDENr-We regret to learn, says
the Iredell On. CO. Express, that Mr. A. A. Hall of
Wikesboro', one day last week, mounted on young
die, by some means fell off, his foot getting entan-
gled in the stirrup the horse ran, dragging Mr.. H.
some distance upon the ground inficting serious if
not fatal injuries upon.the head and chest At the
last account Mr. Hall was speeches. and not expect
ed To live
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

A New York paper says that thousands of women
are crazy to read the full account of the Sckles trial
We wonder if some enterprisipg individual couldn't
make very pretty fortune by buying, begging. or
Sickles and selling threads Of it at fabulous prices
toprurient females,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
From the Wilmington Journal. !
THE COTTON CROP OF EDGECOMBE COUN-
TY IN THE YEAR 1858

The question is often asked, How many bales of
Cotton does Edgecombe county produce?
For the purpose Of ascertaining, number of in
tegcnt gentlemen were requested to make out lists
of the owners of cotton gins in each precinct and
to enquire of each owner how many bales of cotton
of 400 pounds of the crop of the growth of the
county in 1858 did he put up, and to report each
gin in each precinct.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

LOOK OUT FOR MAD DoGs.-We are informed that
gentleman by the name of Butts in the western part
Of this county, was bitten by one Of his own dogs,
supposed to be mad, about two weeks since. The
gentleman, understand, is suffering great agony
Of mind, and has given up in despair. We under
stand Also that several dogs supposed to be af
fected with the Rabies the other side of the river
in Northampton County. We have heard of no
one being bitten over there.-W Weldon Patriot.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

NORFOLK, April 2e.-The Hon. John Letcher is
very i'll in this CITY,
The crew Of the ship Flying Dragon, confined for
mutiny, escaped from Jail today.