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ssThe 0ppositi0n.,.

Some months since the Know Nothing Council of
Maryland made call for National Convention to
be held in Baltimore, to be composed of "the opfo
sition" generally, including black Republicans and
Southern Know Nothings. To this call the Boston
Atlas the organ of Wilson and Banks and other
aboltionists, responded as follows:
ITO the foregoing we give hearty concurrence.
We desire reunion of the Opposition in 1861 We
desire to meet in Convention to nominate candidates
for the two highest offices in the government dele
gates from all the States in the Union. We desire
to sec in that Convention such men as Kenneth
Rayner, Mr. Gilmer, Mr.. Vance, Mr.. Graham and
others of North Carolina John NJ. Bolts and Judge
Summers of Virginia; H. Winter Davis and Morr-
son Harris of Maryland, and gentlemen OF repre-
sentative position in the several Southern States
Let US meet like countrymen, patriots, and see
what can be done to unite all in solid phalanx
to defeat the party now in power, which has "cor-
rupted the youth and introduced strange gods into
the city" and to the lips of which the cup of hem
lock should be pressed"
Let the people of the Fifth and Eighth Districts
think of this when they go to the polls. Let them
ask themselves why it is that Messrs Gilmer and
Vance have been singled out and complimented by
an abolition newspaper That paper desires to meet
them in Convention to lay plans to defeat the ma
tional Democracy. Would it have expressed the
desire if it had not had some assurance that the
response of Mcssrs. Gilmcr and Vance would be
favorable? What have these gentlemen DONE or
omitted to do, that abolitionists praise them?
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- We predicted, month two SINCE that
wherever the federaliss showed their hands it would
be found they were opposed to the acquisition of
Cuba. The course of the Register towards Mr..
Branch verifies the prediction. 1t endeavors to
meet his arguments, in which he demonstrates the
value of the island and its Importance to the United
States. The remarks of Mr.. Sanders on the subject
are in the same vein. Certainly, in our opinion,
Mr. Sanders and his Know Nothing friend of the
Register arc not the advocates of the acquisition of
Cuba; and we believe, if the question of acquisition
were fully and finally presented, they would take
ground boldly against the purchase Of the island on
any terms At present they are content with de-
nouncing the thirty million bill. They hope to gain
votes by this course but they will find themselves
mistaken. They will obtain or rather retain the
votes of their own party, but the Democrats of the
District too intelligent to be misled by Mr. San
ders and his Know Nothing friend of the Register.
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BY OUR OWN REPORTER.

Raleigh & CASTOR RailrOad--the Crops, &c.
Ertract from =" Trip through a portion Of North-
eastern North Carolina and Southeastern Tir-
ginia."
1t is grateful to hear old State praised after
the many years of taunt and derison through which
she has passed. On my recent trip I experienced
this qualification in the remarks of strangers on the
agricultural and other evidences of prosperity to
he seen on every side. Thrift and enterprise with
their consequent comfort and happiness were mott
ced and remarked upon many time and oft, and it
appeared that tar pitch and tlrpentine" did not
assume their old proportions in the travellers eye
though the production has actually increased per-
haps ten fold in so many years
On arriving at Weldon my car was first offended
by the remark sis that the Raleigh and Castor
depotr' Well, to be sure the place from which the
for Raleigh start is certainly not very inviting;
but we had not proceeded more than half way to
Castor when heard expressions of delight at the
smoothness and rapidty at which the train sped on.
On board were passengers from New York, Ohio and
Montreal, and heard them all admit that the Ra-
leigh & CASTOR road was the best and pleasantest
they had passed over. And in truth it is so. The
schedule time of this road going North is about
thirty miles per hour, and twenty five coming South,
exclusive of stoppagcs; while the cars run as
smoothly as if going at the rate of but fifteen miles.
Thanks to the energetic Superintendent Peyton A.
phSliIeo SyC i'elSoi'al
to the condition of the road arc acquiring for it so
enviable reputation. Indeed the entire manage
mcnt is admirabe-the attention of the conductors
engineers and assistants, and their politencss arc
the theme of common praise; whilst Major CASTOR
H. Wilder is considered model President The
best evidence of the successful working of this road
IS not merely its financial prosperity, but the addi-
tional fact that the rcs ht trains run to the minute
regularly and promptly the mail trains. But
why is it that no time is allowed for dinner on this
road coming South? 1t is true that twenty five and
thirty miles hour is rapid travelling and is reg
ularly done to make the connections. But the in
terest of the route may be injured by this single
omission. People don't care to start with half a
meal for breakfast and have no chance of dinner
afterwards. | understand that after losing dinner
but quarter of an hour is allowed on the n c. Road
for supper. Can there not be some better arrange.
ment? Messrs Wilder & Fisher can. make one if
they try
The crops of all kinds on my route are of the
most promising kind. The growth of the tobacco
is too rapid, but the cotton and corn are looking
highly promising. In that portion of Virginia
| passed through was told average season will
produce the most abundant crop of corn ever wit
messed. So too in great portion of our own State
! On the whole the farmers have cause to be very
| thankful.
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Highly ImpOrtant,-Peace Concluded!
The Sixth District.

A well-informed friend in Forsyth writes us as
follows:
"Look out for another glorious triumph in this
District. My impression is we are making gains
every day. The opposition are desperate. The
exposition Of Gen. Leach's record, which appeared
recently in the Sentinel seems to be almost more
than they can bear. We count on one thousand
majority for Scales"
Another friend, in whose judgment we have much
confidence, writes
"The accounts from all parts of our District are
cheering and Democrats are confident of increased
majorities for Scales. judge from what hear
from Davidson, that we will gain in Lcach's own
county. The Democrats are in fine spirits, while
their opponents are depressed"
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The Artful and Awful DOdger.

1t has been shown, after careful examination of
the Journals, that Gen. Leach, while member of
the Legislature, was absent from his post nearly
fire hundred times when the yeas and nays were
called. Of course Gen. Leach, who pridcs himself
on his shrcwdness, has grown more artfn as he has
grown older If he lodged five hundred times in
the Legislature, when comparatively young man,
how many times would he dodge in Congress- after
having learned so thoroughly the art of lodging?
The people of Davidson had business to do in the
Legislature, and they commissioned Gen. Leach to
attend to it for them How did he acqut himself?
Why, he attended to their business only halt' the
te as the record shows, and neglected it half the
time. If the people could not trust him to attend
to their business at homc under their own eyes,
how can they trust him three hundred miles away
Unfaithful in few things, are the people prepared
to make him "ruler many thngs?"
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THE NATURALIZATION QUEsTIoN.-We invite the
attention of our readers to the extract which we
make to day on this subject from recent letter Of
Mr.. Secretary Cass to the American minister at
Berlin. What will Mr. John Minor Bolts and Mr..
John W. Syme say now? year or two since they
were sworn not to vote for naturazed citizens or
Catholics for Office; they are ready to fight all
Europe in behalf of foreigners. What does this
mean? 1t means "oppos,tion" to Democracy.
That is all.
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RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD.
ThrOugh Freight

Il h r on g n r gnt
BETWEEN RICHMOND AND NORTR-CAROLINA.
EROM THE 9th DAY OF MARCH UNTIL
II the LIST of September next, the Freight and Acc"m
mediation trains this road will leave Richmond and Pc.
tersburg MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at
eight o'clock A. n. instead Of nine O'clock before.
Arrangements have been made by this Company for the
prompt and punctua forwarding and delivery Of all pro.
duce goods Their articles Of freight designed for trans
tween Petersburg and Raleigh Rdgeway Greensborough,
Salisbury ind Charlotte North Carolina at low rates. with
out charge for forwarding storage, &c. All such art
MARKED "To the Of the Freight Agent of the Rich
mand and Petersburg Railroad, at Petersburg BY whom
they will be promptly forwarded As 10 rates of tolls
the roads south Of Petersburg (Which they require to be
prepaid as far Raeigh information may be bad at the
Depot of this Company at Richmond.
T. H. WYNNE, Supt.
Office R. & P. R. R Co., July 25, 1885, 6a-te
B Register copy.
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TIE FIFTH DISTRICT.
For the Standard

MEssRs. EDIroKs We have three candidates in
this District "a Democrat, Wing, and an associate
of the black Republicans. | went to hear them at
the Gulf Chatham. Mr.. Williams led off, and tell
you he ridded Gmer. lie showed that he was
with the black Republicans, and that though he
complained of extravagant appropriations he voted
for nearly all of them himself Mr.. Waddell came
next, and he showed completely that Mr.. Gilmer
had broken his solemn promise, made two years ago,
about. running for Congress. Gilmer took it all,
and Waddell gave it to him in such terms as no
man ought to take
Gimer followed, and struggled, but he effected
nothing. He looked and talked like condemned
man. He is hard dose for his party but some of
them will take him. We have strong hopes for
Williams. If every Democrat and every enemy Of
the black Republicans will do as much for him as
we will do in our neghborhood his election is ccr.
tain GULF.
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MoNrruEs have received the August num-
Der of the Eclectic 1t contains beautiful engrav
ing of the Trial of Queen Catharine," and is re-
plete with interesting and valuable matter
We are also indebted to Mr.. Pomeroy for the
August number of Harper's Magazine. This monthly
is always welcome The present number contains
many handsome illustrations, together with sketch
es of travel, stories, anecdotes, &C.
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The BRAVERY OF THE SARDINIANs.--A letter-wri-
er for one of the European journals, speaking of
the battle of Soferno, says:
1.-The battle became then a tremendous one. The
Piedmontcse, led by the King really performed
wonders. The LIST and I'd regiments of the Guards
emulated the Zouaves to such degree that French
officer told it Impossible to imagine anything
more grand and heroic. Generals Durando's and
Fantis divisions took position after position at the
point of the bayonet, till they succeeded in routing
the enemy, which was obliged to fall back on Cav
rana and Volta"
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THE DEEMS AND CARTER TRIAI.-We learn that
the trial has closed, and that DR.. Carriers charges
against DR.: Deems were not sustained They were
pronounced wholly false. The Committee did not
find, however, that the charges brought by Dr. Car
ter were malicious. The trial occupied considerable
time, and was conducted on both sides with much
ability.
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Appointments for the Fourth District.

Appointments for the Fourth District.
Messrs. Branch and Sanders candidates for Con-
gress, will address the people at the following times
and places
Harrison's Old Store Franklin, Thursday, July2s
Rolesville, Wake, Friday, July 20.
Louisburg, Franklin, Saturday, July 80.
Oxford Granville, Tuesday, August 2.
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DIR. CLoPToN.-We would remind persons suffer-
ing with scrofua, piles, cancer, &C., that Dr. Clop-
ton is now at Bain's Hotel, in this City.
We have known Dr. c. for several years. and we
believe he can cure all cases that he processes to
cure. He is not Northern humbug," but gen.
uine Southern gentleman. We advise all afflicted
with the diseases above named, to give him a trial
He guarantees cures.
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We are pleased to learn from this mornings
Standard that DR.: Hawks, formerly of this State,
but now of New York, has been elected to the Pro-
fessorship of History in the University Of this State.
DR.. Hawks is eminently qualified to fill the post,
and we trust that those who believe he will accept
may not be disappointed.-Faa. Car.
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CuLLoM, THE BLACK REPUBLICAN, CLERK.-The
Washington correspondent of the New York Times
says: "Gcn Collum, under Indictment for alleged
malfeasance while Clerk of the House of Represen-
tatives, to-day demanded trial in the criminal
Court, but this was postponed until the next term,
owing to the absence Of material witnesses for the
Tinted States"
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DIR. HAwKs.-We learn from the Raleigh Stand
ard that at meeting of the Trustees of the Univcr-
sty held in that city on Thursday last, it was re-
solved to tender to the above eminent scEolor and
historian the Professorship of History in the Uni
versity of the State. The Standard thinks he will
accept the appointment. No better one could have
been made-WL Herald
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NEW YORK, JULY LIST, 1859.

NEW YORK, JULY LIST, 1883
A NOTICE.
VTNHE EUREKA IMPROVED SHUTTLE SEWING MA
CHIMES. licensed by Elias Howe, Jr, Esq., and Others
using TWO THREADS, and making the LOCK STITCH
PRICE, $50! $50! $50! $50!
Will Run. Stitch, III EN- and Gather.
AGENTS WANTED in every city and town in the State
of North. Carolina.
Address,
D. ). LEVY, Genl. Supt.
Principal Office 4s9 Broadway,
NEW YORK.
csS Send for Circulars and Sample work.
July 25 1859. 66-3mpd.
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The War in EurOue.

The latest news is by the Africa. Soon after the
battle of Solferno an armistice agreed upon
between the French and Austrian Emperors. The
official organ of Napoleon says 1.-The armlstice is
limited to mere relaxation of hostilites between
the belligerant armies, which, though leaving the
field open for negotiations docs not enable us for
the present to see how the may be terminated"
The proposition for suspension of hostilities came
we may be sure, from the Emperor of Austria and
may be sure also, that no permanent peace can
be expected while Austria endeavors to retain her
hold on Italy The Emperor Napoleon, who has
been the victor on every field backed us he is
by Sardinia and by the people of Italy generally,
will consent to no treaty which will leave The Italian
States in the grasp under the control of Austria
We publish to-day, from the pen of Mr.. Raymond
of the New York Times, an interesting sketch of
the battle of Soferino. We regret that our limits
will not permit to give of the details of this
great conflict We have read them all atentvcly
together with the officials reports. 1t is obvious
that the victory was brilliant one for the French
and Sardnians, and that they won it against decided
odds. The Austrians had in the field, strongly
posted, with every advantage of position and pre-
paration not less than 100000 men; while the
French had not more than 100000. The impctu-
oSty with which the French and Sardinans fought,
has not been cqualled on so large scale since the
battles of the first Napoleon. They drove the Aus
TRANS step by step from positions extending over
the country distance of twelve miles, and compel
led them at last to seek safety by flight across the
Mncio But it was not the ardor alone of the
French and Sardinans that did the work. They
arc evidently superior to the Austrans in the use of
the bayonet and their artillery appears to be the
best in the world. At long range they had their
enemies completely at their mercy, cutting up and
scattering their troops before they got well into
tion and afterwards in the final handto-hand strug
gles their bayonets, welded in almost every con-
ceivable way, finished with fearful rapidity what
their artillery had begun. 1t is also apparent that
the Emperor of Austria is no match for Napoleon
as commander In word, the French and Sar-
dinians though one-fourth less than the Austrians
had the advantage in ardor, in weapons and in the
use of them, and also in generalshp. 1t is not
surprising, therefore, that the Austrans have been
defeated in every engagement, and have proposed an
armistce with view to negotiations. ::
Highly ImpOrtant-Peace Concluded!
Since the above was written we have received
Liverpool dates to the 18th inst
Peace has been concluded between France and
Austria
Austria comedies Lombardy to France, and Ma
poleon gives Lombardy to Sardinia.
Austria retains Venice.
There is to be an Italian Confederation under the
honorary Presidency of the Pope
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WANTED BY AN EXPERIENCED MAN.
w ager of Mines situation as Head Mining Agent
who thoroughly understands everything necessary
sttute accomplished manager of Mines, and who can
produce the best testimonials and references
Address, A. C.
Richmond Virginia.
July %, 1859. 66elm.
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MASS MEETING IN PERQUINANs.-We return our
thanks to the Committee for an invitation to be
present at Democratic Mass Meeting at Cedar
'rove, Perquilnans, on the 2Sth instant. We re-
sret that it is not in our power to attend. We
learn that Gov. Bragg and others will address the
meeting,
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HARDlNGS COLUMN.
CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON. :.
SEMI. WEEKLY ARRIVALS!!
REDUCTION IN PRICRS
LINEN GOODS.

REDUCTION IN PRICRS
LINEN GOODS.
AWNG TO THE COLD WEATHER IN JUNE WE
" have on hand much larger stock of Linen Sacks and
Frocksthan usual at this of the year and from this
date, we will offer them at greatly reduced prices.
E. L. HARDING.
H0IoRED MARSEILLES vESTS!-AT REDUCED
~ Prices We have hand upwards Colored Mar.
settles Vests Of choice patterns made in the best style
E. L. HARDING.
SILK AND MOHAIR SACKS-Coo and pleasant for
- hot weather, now selling for 81 So, worth Sc.
HARDING's.
r ARGE STOCK OF SUMNER CASHMERE PANTS
no" selling at Ne" York "'f to reduce n s,Isf
"a Spirit of the Age copy.
"ARSElLLES vESTS-Cut in the latest style-of
III White and Cylored
A LPACCA COATS. CUT IN FROcK AND SACK
n. style, and made in the best manner
ETINE SINGLE MILLED SUMNER CLOTH FROCKS
IL and Sacks-A large and beautiful lot arriving,
HARD1NGs.
WYE ARE NOW OPENING A CHOICE AssoRT.
w ment of COlored and Black Silk Vests. new lot
of Black aSd Skeleton Silk Vests Every nice and cool ar
Gle for hot weather.)
E. L. HARDING.
VVE HAVE ON HAND-lOO Linen Frocks which we
w are uow Offering at the Gerry so price Of 81 IS each.
E. L. HARDING.
AUR STOCK OF SUMNER TIES HAS RECENTLY
" been largely increased Also, stock of summer
Gduze, Six, and Merino Under Shirts.
E. L. HARDING.
NEW SUPPLY OF SHIRTS -"French Yoke Seam"
~ We are the only Agents in the State for this cls
Hate pattern 80 Dozen opened this morning direct from
E. L. HARDING.
June II, 1889 Sly.
~ Register and Age copy.
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New ORLEANS, July aO.-The exports of cotton
from this port to Great Britain during the past week
were 6,OOO bales There were no exports to Havre
The total increase in the receipts at all the ports, as
compared with the same time lastyear, reaches &c.
900 bales.
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Expenses OF TIE WAR.-It is stated that five
hundred thousand dollars have been sent every day
n IT Paris to defray the expenses of the war in
.@y; that is, sl5.0OO,OoO per month, in addition
what has been spent in getting the army there.
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WILMINGTON MARKET.


TURPENT1NE-saies yesterday afternoon of only 70
bbls and this morning 81 do at Is for virgin, and 81 s.
for yellow dip, per $50 TBS.
SPIRITS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sales yesterday Of
$50 bbs at Al cents per gallon This morning 400 bbls.
changed hands at same price.
ROSIN-In No. note sales YESTERDAY Of "a bbs at
81 u, and 40 do. at 50 80; and this morning 80 DO. ut
81 80 and "a do at 81 to 50 25 per bbl, as I'M uay.
81 S. they rum and 100 do Il 80 each for selected
81 DAYS.
COTT0N-A small lot sold yesterday at sl(@l1ss cent?
per tb.-yuatnak.
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FAYETTEvILLE MARKET

Zor IoV5.
FLOUR-There has but little come in during the week.
except Thursday, whes noticed the arrival Of several
loads New Flour, that sold readily The stock haud ut
present is very gh-barey sueisnt for home consump-
tiOn. /.
COTTON-The sales for the week have been very limit
ed. 1t is firm at from 1u1z TO IL cents.
GRAlN-Of all kinds is scarce. We notice slight adj
vance IN corD which is in demand snd selling ut 81 Is per
bushel
SPIRITS OF TURP.-Has arrived freely during the
week, and remains firm at 3sc.
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PETERSBURG MARKET.

JULY ~, l6aS.
WHEAT-The "Africas" advices have caused decline
Of fully &C. on all grades The market irregular and
settled We quote prime 81 25@l 80; do White
81 49, Receipts continue light.
COTTON Holders under the last favorable accounts
very firm, and tendency is towards higher prices We
quote prime at l!%@l2c
FLOUR--We note sales of New Extra Super6ne OF SIX
ass. The stock of old is very light.
CORN-Ii holds at 81 in retail way To effect sale of
large lots concession would have to be made.
SUGAR,Has again advanced as@L cts. in refined.
Demand only moderate and stock fair
BACON AND PORK Remain quiet at unchanged prices.
COFFEE-The market is firm, and prime grades are
shade higher.
EXCHANGE-On New York is steady at q Fer cent.
Premium.
TOBACCO The market to-day more active and
prices showed advance some grades The receipts
comprise light and the amount of Tobacco in the Ware
houses for inspection is limited The heavy falling of in
the receipts in the principal markets las caused good deal
OF doubt to whether the crop wpd large
anticipated months back We quote poor to
common Tugs 41l@a1S; middng to fair as4@sj4; and
good to very good S19@7; poor to common Ing 6@7h;
middling s@sh; and fair to very good s8l214. No fine
Manufacturing opening.
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The Empress Of the French is surrounded with
Parasites.
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eY The reply of Col Walter Gwynn to Gen.
Sanders has been received and shall appear in our
next.
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FOR CONGRESS:
l.. OBJ. 3 r A n G. H,
OF WAKE

LAWS OF NORTH-CAROLiNA,I s5s.'59.
We have few copies of the Laws of the last
General Assembly, which we will send by mail,
postage paid, on receipt of the prices annexed:
Bound volume, So so
In Paper cover, 90
HOLDEN & WILSON.
July 81, 1859.
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The Fifth District.

Messrs. Williams and Gilmer will address the
people at the following times and places:
Franklinsville, Randolph, Wednesday, July 9th.
Leasburg, Caswe, Monday, August LIST.
Railroad Shops, Alamance, Tuesday, August I'd.
Jamestown Guilford, Wednesday, August 8.