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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01
DEMoCRA1C MEETING IN CURRITUCK.

At Democratic meeting held IN the County of
Currituck on Tuesday, the 10th inst, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to represent the Coun-
ty in the District Convention to be held in Edenton
on the 26th of May, for the purpose Of selecting
candidate for Congress- motion of Col j. B. Jones
B. I. Simmons ESQ.,, was called to preside over the
deliberations of the meeting, W. H. Cowell appoint
ed Secretary.
On motion, committee of five were appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense Of the meet
ing, consisting of W. G. Granbery, Col j. B. Jones,
Dr. E. Morton, 7. L. Sanderson and j. L. Cox. In
the absence of the committee, committee of two,
Dr. L. Bell, and W. G. Wilson, was appointed to
wait upon the Hon. H. NJ. Shaw, and request him
to address the meeting. After few moments the
Dr. appeared and addressed the meeting in one of
his bold fearless and logical speeches, in which he
fully sustained the action of the Democratic Party
He was followed by L. D. Starke VIM. F. Martin,
and E. c. Hines, Esqrs, in able and eloquent speech
es which, if they did not equal the Doctors showed
that they were conversant with all the political is
sues of the day.
After which, the following resolutions were offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has been recommended that Demo-
cratic Convention be held at Edenton, on the 26th
of May, for the purpose of nominating candidate
to represent this district in the next Congress Of the
United States, therefore,
Resoloed, That we approve of the holding of said
Convention, at the time and place designated.
Resolced, That the Chairman of this meeting ap-
point one hundred and twenty delegates to repre-
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LATER FROM EURorE-The steamer Asia arrived
at New York, from Liverpool, on the 26th inst,
with dates to the 14th. No war news of impor-
tance. Napoleon had reached Genoa and issued
stirring address, No battle has yet been fought.
England has formally declared her neutrality.
Count Buol had resigned the Austrian Ministry.
Cotton, on the 14th, at Liverpool, had opened with
advance of onefourth ofa penny, but closed with
advance ofoneeighth. Sales for the week 65, 900
bales. The market closed quiet unsteady, with the
following quotations. Fair Orleans 7sd.; Middling
Orleans 1s-16d; Fair Uplands I'd. Mddling Up
lands 7-16 Stock at Liverpool, 5s7, 900 bales
Stock of American at Liverpool 100000 bales
Flour is held at an advance of Cd to Is. Provi
sions, steady.
Money Market slightly easier. Consols for mon
ey closed at 81 SO to OF.
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TnE EDITORS ABsENT.-The Editors of this paper
have left their posts for few days-Mr Holden to be
rrpsent at Commencement at Salem Female Semina-
ry-Mr Wilson to deliver the Annual Address at
the Oxford Female College. No doubt they will
be able to give a good account of themselves on
their return In the meantime the readers of the
St.aad will please remember that the Report
CT" is catering for them, and make all due allow
,nccs. Not that We have any misgiving as to our
,Bility to edit the Standard. 0 dear no. The
time uas, when we thought, in our simplicity, that
learning tact and small modicum of brains, were
necessary elements in the composition of the Editor
Bat that was in the old stage-coach days, when
people, regarded from the present standpoint, might
be said to be old fogyish. Nor, we can dispense
with most or all of these elements. This is fast
age emphaticaly. The supply cannot be made to
keep pace with the demand-if we are to judge by
the makeshifts to which society is driven. cobler
may now become king-maker," prorided he stick
10 his last and not dare dream of becoming king
himself Wherefore, then, should not ne become
nm e6itOr
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A Defence of John C. McRae & Co.

We have received a pamphlet copy of the DE
fence of John c. McRae & Co., from the imputa-
tions cast upon them as contractors in the North
Carolina Railroad, by the report of joint select
committee Of the last Legislature.
This defence is a calm and able document, and
one which Mr. Worth will not relish very WE'LL
They conclude as follows:
1.-The committee of Investigation conclude that
portion of their report which refers to the first d.
vision, as follows: when it is considered that
these contractors could cast, in a meeting of the
stockholders sS5 votes and that no other contract
or on the road had his contract received and paid
for, until it received the approval of the Engineer;
your committee conceive that the facts furnish
ed from which you can draw the proper conclusion
This insinuation weconceire, furnishes the strong
est evidence TO our mind that the joint select
mittee were not actuated in their labors, by any
other motives than Were we
disposed to be governed by the same motives, We
might with greater truth say, that had we cast our
vote differently, course with the contract would
have been smooth and pleasant, and the committee
themselves would have found their labors lightened
of part of their burden"
The charge of corruption brought by Mr.. Worth
against Mr.. Fisher, the Directors who settled the
McRae contract, and against John G. McRae & Co.
themselves, is thus Indignantly repelled. No Won
der Mr.. Fisher exhibited indignation at the manner
in which he was treated He would have shown
himself less or more than man, if he had not re-
pelied the imputations cast upon his integrity and
fidelity as President of this corporation. We have as
much right as any to be heard in matters touch
ing the North Carolina Railroad for We were one Of
its earliest friends, and we incurred both pecuniary
and political sacrifices in sustaining it in 1s4s; and
We must express the hope that the effort to make
party capital out of this corporation, and to put
down Mr. Fisher because he is Democrat will be
signally rebuked in the next annual meeting of the
stockholders.
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VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Gen. j. A. Young:
The trainers and signers of the Mecklenburg De-
claration Of Independence.
This sentiment was responded to by Dr. H. NJ.
Pritchard in short but handsome speech, in which
he referred in very touching manner to the deeds
and example Of that noble and patriotic band who
have bequeathcd to their progeny an inheritance full
of present good and future promise, which he was
sure would be guarded with watchftll and Jealous
eye by every true patriot.
The Democrat says:
1t has been many years since Charlotte witness
ed such fine military display. All the Companies
looked we'll and maneuvred finely The Iredell
Blues attracted particular attention for handsome
uniforms, handsome men, and proficiency in tactics.
The Rowan Artillery is composed of soldierly look
ing men, and had two fine brass field pieces with
which they fired salutes on Friday and Saturday,
and showed their good discipline and drill by execu
ting several scientific maneuvres The Salisbury
Rife Guards is very handsome company, and with
their venerable commander, Col Robards made a
display alike creditable to officers and privates-
We simply repeat the opinion of everybody when
say that the two Salisbury companies are an
honor to that town. The Newbern Light Infantry
is also handsome Company, the gentlemanly bear
ing of whose members is credit to any town.
Captain Jordan, the commander of this company, is
gallant soldier, and the members of his corps exc
cute his orders with skill that proves their excel
lent discipline"
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The Charlotte Celebration.


We learn from the Charlotte papers that the cele
braton of the 2Oth of May, the anniversary of
North-Carolina independence, was highly spirited
and interesting The Hornets Nest RiAemen had
as visitors and guests the Newbetn Light Infantry,
the Rowan Artillery. the Rowan Rife Guards, and
the Iredeli Blues. The visiting Companies were
welcomed in handsome style by Gen. Walkup, Of
Union; and soon afterwards Dr. Charles ]. Fox, in
behalf of the ladies presented beautiful flag to the
Hornets Nest Rife Company. We have seldom
read more chaste or eloquent speech than that of
DR.. Fox on the occasion.
After target exercises, the companies with their
friends set down to sumptuous feast at the Char
lotte Hotel; and at night there was party which
"was a.brilliant finale of the interesting OCCASION"
The following toasts were given on the OCCASION
l. The Meoo6ern Light Infantry They worthi-
y represent the honor of Spreight of Sanly and of
CASTOR.
2. The R0acan artillery In the struggle for lib
erty Rowan furnished her Rutherford, her Brannan
and her Lock. The valour Of their fathers has not
degenerated in her sons.
8. The Roacan Rifle Guards: The Rifle protect
ed the footsteps of the pioneer, it still guards the
liberty of the citizen.
T. Ire6leU Blues:-The military spirit and the
spirit Of liberty go hand in hand, the expiration of
the first, is the death knell of the last.
s. Elm City Cadets: May their patriotism and
bravery give them place in the hearts Of their
country men, coequal with that Of their ancestors
His Ercelleney Con. John " Eiis:-In his wis
dom and his patriotism, North Carolina cheerfully
confdes her interest and her honor
The Ladies:-The garden was wild,
And man the hermit sighed,
Till woman smiled.
In response to the sentiment referring to His Ex-
celency, the following letter was read by Lieut.
Williams, of the Hornets Nest Rifemen:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Raleigh n. c., May Is, 1859.
DEAR SIR: l have the honor to acknowledge
your kind invitation to military party to be given
by the Hornets Nest Rife Company, and also to
military dinner, to be given the Goth instant at
Charlotte and in reply, regret to say that impera
tive engagements will prevent my attendance
should have been most happy to have partic-
that great event in the history of our State, to
which we look back with so much pride, and which
has distinguished our ancestors among the illustr-
GUS men of the revolution, and l assure you that
none other than the most pressing engagements
should have prevented my attendance.
Express to the Hornets Nest Rilemen. my
thanks for their kind invitation and for yourself,
personally, accept my warmest regards.
Very respectfully,
L. s. WILLIAMS, CON- Arrangements, Charlotte,
n. C.
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North.C Carolina University Magazine Office,

May, 1859.
DEAR s1R:-Having been bonored BY respective so
ceties, with the Edorship Of the N G. University Maga:
zne feel it our duty to make the Magazine worthy Of
the Institution whose organ is To do this. we are fore
whom can we look for support with proprety, than
to personal friends and the friends of the University
Should you be pleased to send us your name We trust
The Magazine will be published about the first Of each
month Except January and July in the style of Rus
sells, good book paper; each number, besides
GRAPH of some distinguished Caroinan will contain "a
pages or MORE making neat volume OF at least $40
pages. ..
1t will be constant effort to publish periodical
adapted 10 the literary wants Of Caolnans since
the only purely literary monthly published in the State
To accomplish our purpose we are pleased to announce
that have the promise of contributions from the pens
of Hon. VIM. H. Battle Hon. W. A. Graham. Hon. JOAN
=. Bryan, Hon D l; Swain, Rev Francis L. Hawks R. B.
European Correspondent and other able writers in
this and other States We also. have to expect
valuable aid from the fifteen mature scholars who compose
As stimulus to youthful emulation. number Of our
pages will be devoted to the productions of our FELLOWSHIP.
dents thus hope to elevate the standard Of literature
in midst
With first rhe August number will begin series
of biographies Of the n. G. Supreme Court Judges
contain Of the doings Of the Literary
n. c.; notices of new books amusing paragraphs &e
The Students. unwilling to the organ Of our State
University interior to those Of other Universities, will sup
port with great unanmty but we achieve success
only when the distingu&Aed men, sad liberal people of n
C. shab give us their c0untenance.
From you. friend either to or the University We
shall be grateful for patronage. s
We have the honor to be- dear sir, yours respectfully
q 81. + sSSssj sssaSsijsos, r.,S:s::erss -
G. L. WILSON. aaciss.
" xz1S xzSsH1s. Gss e 3 s's'ss. IT,
- Papers friendly 70 the institutions will please pso'
lish and notice 49,.
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The ss Thirty Million BILL" u

= !
Among the resolutions passed by the late "opp&
sition" meeting in Raleigh, was one in relation to
the acquisition Of Cuba. When our Opposition"
friends assembled to proceed and enunciate we felt
sure they would go very fat in the expression Of
their feelings as kind Of substitute for principles,
an article very scarce with them nowadays; but
we had no idea they would make such outrageous
assertions as the following:
"We are opposed to the startling and outrageous
proposition to place at the disposal of President
Buchanan $3O 0OO, 900 of the peoples money under
the pretext 20 purchase Cuba, but designed most
probably, for selfish electioneering intrsues" ,-~s
= Now, what will our readers think when we in
form them that no such proposition was ever made
to Congress The thirty million bill" was so
guarded that no one could handle the money appro-
priaed except for the purpose of paying as far as
the amount would 60, the sum which Spain might
ask for Cuba The bill ITSELF Mr. Slidells report,
and Mr.. Branch's report on the subject, and Mr..
Branchs late letter of acceptance all prove this to
be so. What sensible man believes that any party
in free country like this would dare to ask for and
obtain thirty millions of money on a mere "pre-
text and then use it for electoneerng purposes
Why, no sane man believes it. The Committee
who reported the resolution did not believe it, and
the persons in the meeting who voted for it. did not
believe it. They were only proceeding, enunciat-
ing, and gasconading. They dislike Democracy,
and every measure which receives the couutenance
= of Democratic administrations; and they were only
engaged in expressing that delight in strong terms
That is about ALL Still they say they are for Cuba
in certain way and in a certain event. We doubt
it. These oppositionsts are, for the most part fed
eralists. They want Office much more than they
want Cuba; if they could only beat the Democracy,
they would not care straw for Cuba
Can 'the Ethiopian change his skin or the leo
pard his spots?" We understand not; but if they
can, and when they do, then may We expect the
"oppositon who are federalsts in disguise-to
so for extending the of American institutions
They opposed the acquisition of Louisiana and Cali
fornia, and the annexation of Texas and they will
oppose the acquisition Of Cuba whenever the ques-
ton assumes a practical shape.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

Has "SAM" NO FRIENDS ?-During the session of
the Whg District Convention in this place last week.
the gentleman who nominated Mr.. Ashe prefaced the
nomination with short speech, in which he men,
toned among other good qualities of the candidate
that he had merer joined tile kno'e-nothings! And
this eulogy was pronounced, too, by a gentleman
fact, may we not ask, Has "Sam" no friends p
What rare thing it is to find the friends of fel-
low standing by him in adversely !-Char. Dem.
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FAYETTEVILLE
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Assets 1854, S.62.
TENHIS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
IL more than six years, and has paid its fire losses,
amounting to $23,524S7, without any assessments insu
rance averaging its members about q per cent.
Amount of property now insured, 81, 1858, ,4900l
Amount premium notes now on hand, 247,73S.OS
DIRECTORS
Geo. McNeil s. T. Hawley
D. 4. Ray, w. N. Tillnghast
H. Myrover, A. A. McKehan,
S. W. Tillinghast, J. D. Williams, ,
Henry Lilly, JAS G. Cook,
N. A. Stedman. A. w. Steel,
Sd. Hinsdale, JAS. Kyle,
T. S. Lutteruh, Hon. J. G. Shepherd,
Wm McLaurin, R. F. Brown, Wilmington.
A. E. Hall, Wilmington.
OFFICERS.
GEO. McNEILL, President.
D. A. RAY, Vice President.
C. A. MCMILLAN, Secretary.
JNo COLLINS and C. c. McCRuMNEN,
Travelling Agents.
The Company invite applications.
May 81, 1889. 4s-ly.
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BANK SuBscR1PrIoNs.- Of the Commissioners
appointed to Superntend the subscriptions Of stock
to the Bank of North Carolina for this place. inform
ed us yesterday that about $1s,0 900 had been sub
scrbed and that gentleman had promised to take
$40 900 more
On reference to the books of the Bank Of Com
merce We find that $3.50 have been subscribed
there.-Neybern Progress
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

~ The Statesville Express, in its notice Of the
late meeting of the State Medical Society in that
place. says;
past two years. displayed much of that ability for
which he is celebrated practitioner: it related
briefly the history of the organization of the Society,"
ten years ago in Raleigh and detailed its progress
and success since that time"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

New YORK MARKErs-May 25.-Cotton dull and
prices unchanged this before the arrival of the
Asia.) Flour declined 10 cents; southern 81 IS
per Dbl. Wheat dull; white s2 red 81 IS. Corn
dull mixed go cents, yellow 90 to "a; white 9sa
cents. Spirits Turpentine dull at 80 to 5sa cents
Rosin unchanged.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

LATER FROM CALIFORNIA Moses Taylor, with
dates to the 18th inst, arrived at New York on the
26th, with two millions of dollars. 1t has leaked
out that large portion Of the army in Utah intend
to desert as soon as they are paid off,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

PERsoNAL.-It afford US much pleasure to greet
our friend Rddick Gatling, Jr., Esq, few days ago.
in Murfreesboro'. Mr. Calling represented Gates
County in the last North Carolina House Of Com
MONS where he proved himself faithful and useful
Observation-Disclosures Citizen. .
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

Col Steptoe Capt G. W. Carr and Lieut.. Pegram
Of the Army, have been sent out as military COM
mission at the seat of war there to gather informs
ton from Watching the operations in the struggle
now opening.
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MARRIED., ,

In Bethlehem. Pa the 10th inst. by Rev. Mr.. Bigler.
Mr. Henry w. Rupp, of Concord, n c., formerly Of Ra
eigh,) to Miss Ellen N. Guetter. Of that place.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

HoN. W. P MANGUM.-We understand this dis
tinguished gentleman is extremely i'll at his resi-
dence in Orange county.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

Walter R. Leak, Esqr, President of the Bank of
Wadesboro N. c., died at the residence of his broth
er, at Terrys Landing Ark, on Thursday, the 9Th
instant
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

DEATH OF DR.. LARDNER-The last news from
England announces the death of DR.. Dionysius
Lardner The deceased was in the Goth year Of
his age.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

W We invite attention to the Prospectus OF the
"North Carolina University Magazine" in our pa
por to-day. ....
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CLINTON FExALE INSTITUTE James Banks, ESQ.,
OF Fayetteville, has consented to deliver the Annual
Address at this Institute, on the l4th day OF July
next"
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The Supreme Court

Will commence its summer term, in this city, on
Monday, the 18th day of June. Causes will be
called as follows:
June 15 those from the / Circuit
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ID 1 e ID i,

At his residence in Wake county, Wednesday. The
Goth Of May, 1885, JOHNSON BusBEE Esq., aged IS years.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

PERsoNAL-We had call on Monday from Gen.
Z. H. Brogden, Comptroller Of the State we were
much pleased to find him in excellent health and
Spirits and still sustaining his kindhearted feelings
and generous impulses as man, while he exhoits
intelligence and faithfulness in his duties as pub
lie offcer-Gelds Tribune
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

.Y- We are authorized to contradict the report
circulated by the Wilmington Herald that the Will
mington Light Infantry had been 'appointed" spe-
cial escort "to the President on the occasion OF
his visit to Chapel Hill" Nosuch appointment has
been made by Gov. Ellis The Light Infantry have
volunteered their services, as have also the Oak
City Guards &C., and these services have been &C
cepted by Gov Ellis as will be those OF all other
companies offering.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-01

The REGISTERS MAN SCRUGGs-Our neighbor OF
the Register seems to be troubled because we ex-
posed scruggs-Judge Scruggs--hs lone convert IN
Tennessee We may be mistaken, but we believe
that Judge scruggs, spoken of by the Register, is
the same scruggs who was Whig in 1s45, and op-
posed F. P. Stanton for Congress He then re-
moved to Missouri, thence to Mississippi, and then
back to Memphis. He was once preacher; but he
is now preaching Know Nothingism. We congrat-
ulate our neighbor on his lone, his only convert to
Whigsm in Tennessee.
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Reception of the President.

We are authorized to publish the following as
the order Of proceedings to be observed upon the
occasion of the approaching visit of the President
Of the United States.
A special train, with the Committee of the Trus
tees, the Mayor and Committee Of the City of Ra-
leigh the Oak City Guards, the Salisbury Brass
Band and invited guests, will leave the Depot of
the North Carolina Railroad at fifteen minutes be-
fore four o'clock, p. m, on Monday, Immediately
upon the arrival of the mail train from the West
and proceed to Weldon the same evening.
The same train will leave Weldon for Raleigh at
halfpast eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning, and
reach Franklinton at o'clock, p NJ, where it will
stop one hour for dinner, and leaving Franklinton
at p. m, will reach Raleigh at fifteen minutes after
G o'clock-stopping at the Depot of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad.
This train will convey the President, the Secre
tary of the Interior, and the friends who may ac-
company them, together with the committees and
persons before named, and the Wilmington Light
Infantry, (who will be taken up at WeldonD and
will stoo fifteen minutes at each Of the following
Depots viz: CASTOR, Littleton, Warrenton, Ridge
way, Henderson, Kttrell's and Forestville.
The President and escort will remain at Raleigh
on Tuesday night and proceed to the University on
Wednesday morning. For this purpose special
train will leave the Depot at fifteen minutes before
o'clock a. m, and arrive at Durhams at 10 o'clock.
Thence the whole party will proceed by stage to
Chapel Hill which place they will reach at fifteen
minutes past l o'clock.
We are informed that the Wilmington Light In
fantry, the Oak City Guards and the Salisbury
Brass Band have volunteered their services to the
Governor for this occasion. 1t is probable other
military companies will be present. but at the time
of going to press others have been heard from
The President will be escorted from the Depot in
Raleigh to his lodgings by the citizens and military
and at o'clock, p m, will receive visitors at the
Yarbrough House
Returning the President will leave Chapel Hill
on Friday morning and reach Raleigh at 10 o'clock
m. Thence he will proceed to the residence Of
Hon. Weldon N Edwards, in Warren county, on
visit to that gentleman.