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~ The Washington Constitution of the 17lh
contains an address to the national Democracy,
signed by R. NJ. T. Hunter, James NJ Mason, Jefer
son Davis, John SlideIl and fifteen other members
of Congress, in which they urge the seeding men,
bers of the Charleston Convention not to hold the
Richmond Convention until after the Baltimore Con-
vention, but to attend and await the action of the
latter; and failing to get what they ask at that then
to set up finally for themselves. These gentlemen,
in the of their address, take occasion to ex
press their admiration and approval" of the con-
duct of the seceders. We surprised at this from
Mr.. Hunter. His leading organ, the Richmond En-
Gminer, is down on the secedcrs in heavy terms
We are not surprised at John Slidell and others
But the party will not be permanently diSorgan
zed-it will not be broken up-it will rally and re-
unite, and it will then remember those who. from
high places at Washington, from whatever motive,
have counSeed dsorganzation and approved the
conduct of disorganizers. The delegates of the
States that remained in Convention just as true
on the question of slavery as those who went out
but this evidently not the opinion of Messrs. Hunter,
Davis, and Slidel 1t is true they are kind enough
to admit that those who remained are mot less
laltnlul III ue'ouoh 10 PTlhclples, out, aller al,
their admiration and approval" are reserved for
the seceders-those who left with Mr.. Yancey, who
was no doubt anxions to "precipitate the cotton
States into revolution" We agree, however, with
these gentlemen in the hope that tine party will be
unit at Baltimore, and that good platform and
good nominations will be made. IF these results
shall not be accomplished the fault will not rest on
those who remained at Charleston and adjourned
over to Baltimore.
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The Wake County Democracy.

On Monday last the Democrats of Wake Comfy
held their Convention to nominate candidates for
the Legislature. George W. Thompson, ESQ, was
nominated for the Senate, and E. G. Haywood, Hen
ry Mordecai, and W. R. Cox, Esqures, for the Com
MONS
We have hoisted the names of the nominees at
our masthead, and will give to them cordial and
active support
A. NJ. Lewis, Esq, presided over the Convention
and DR.. j. c. Marriott and Ira Beckwith acted as
Secretaries. The Convention was addressed by the
Chairman, by Mr. Howerton, of Halifax, Va, and
by Messrs. W. W. Holden, George W. Thompson,
E G. Haywood, W. R. Cox, and Henry Mordecai
Resolutions were adopted approving the doctrine of
non-intervention on the subject of slavery, and
pledging the Democracy of the County to support
Stephen A. Douglas in the event of his nomination
for President. The opinion also expressed that
the delegates would carry out the wishes of the De-
mocracy of the State generally by voting for him at
Baltimore
Every allasion to the name and services of Judge
Douglas was greeted with enthusiastic applause
The proceedings of the Convention shall appear
iu our next
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Mr.. Miller,s Sp ech.

On Monday night last Henry W. Miller, ESQ.,, the
Democratic Elector for this District addressed the
people in the Courthouse in this City, on the con-
dton of parties and of the country at this time, and
on the subjects of slavery and the Presidency.
The Courthouse was densely crowded by a high
ly intelligent audience. Mr. Miller held their earn
est and undivided attention for the space of two
hours in one of the ablest and most eloquent and
most conclusive efforts of his life. He planted him
self on the broad ground of non-intervention, and
the decisions of the federal Courts the subject of
slavery in the Territories He showed that this has
uniformly been the ground of the national Democrat
ic party. He asked nothing more now. He did full
justice to Judge Douglas, declaring him his first
choice for President and expressing the wish that
he may be nominated at Baltimore
His sketch of Judge Douglass services to the
South and to the Union was greeted with the most
enthusiastic applause.
We shall refer to this admirable and eloquent eff
fort of Mr.. Miller's more at length in our next.
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The MONSTER CANNON.-0n paying visit to the
Fort Pitt Works, of this city, VIC learn that they
United States Army. The casting commenced
the 30th of December last The gun weighs
some forty-eight thousand pounds. II has bore
of fifteen inches diameter and thirteen feet nine
inches in length 1t has twenty-five inches of solid
metal at the breech making its extreme length four
teen and half feet At the the breech the outside
diameter is four feet at the muzzle twenty-cght
and nine tenths inches. 1t will project a ball Of
four hundred and twenty-one pounds distance of
five or six miles with toerably accurate range of
four miles No gun approaching it in size or weight
has ever before been cast The largest English
guns are made of iron slaves, banded together
Some brass pieces Of greater length have been cast
but gun of more THAI twelve inches boreS-Pitts-
burg Gazette
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Tha chioaro conpe ,,,


The black Republican Convention, on the third
ballot nominated Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois for
President The contest was close one between
Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Seward; but the views Of the
latter were regarded by majority as too extreme,
and the result was his defeat. Hon. Hannibal Ham,
lin, one of the Senators from Maine, was nominated
for Vice President
Mr.. Lincoln is native of Kentucky. He was
born in 1909, and is consequently 81 years of age.
He served in the 3Oth Congress, acting with the old
Wing party. In 1866, after the passage of the Kan
sas-Nebraska act, he turned black Republican, hav
ing no doubt previously joined the Know Nothngs
In 1868 he canvassed Illinois with Judge Douglas
feated by the latter Mr.. Lincoln holds that slave
holding States are incompatible in the Union with
non-slaveholding States-that the contest must go
on until they all slave all free-that he will
be satisfied when slavery shall have been prohibited
by act of Congress in all the Territories, and be at
the same time in a course of gradual extinction in
the States. This is his position. ..-
The platform of the Chicago Convention which
we will publish in full hereafter is much more mod
crate in its tone than we expected it would be-
This is an indication of the strength of the South
and the Union We hear but little now, and there
is nothing of the kind in this platform, about those
twin relics of barbarism, polygamy and slavery"
Indeed, the resolutions of the Chicago Convention
do not differ materially from those adopted ten or
twelve years ago by the old Wing party in the nom
saveholding States
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WILMINGTON MARKET.

MAY II, I6hU.
TURPENTINE-Sales yesterday afternoon of sis bbls,
ard this morning 60 do ut 81 as virgin, g IS for yell
low dip, and 81 - for hard, per CSC fbs
SPTS. TURPENTlNE-Further sales yesterday of e40
bbs at Al cents for ordinary lots and leo d. at AZ cts
per gallon for extra This morning 200 do at Ale.
ROSlN-Sales yesterday of Sc bbls. No. at 81 $3.50
81 n per Dbl. in quality.
TAR-l3l bbs sold yesterday afternoon at 81 IS 3 Dbl.
COTTON-There has been considerable activity in the
market since yesterdays report and about all offered has
changed hands The sales Yesterday comprise AT bales
81 TO 10 cents for stained, and l0@l cents for strict
mlddling
FLOURsale yesterday of so bbs at 81 IS per Dbl for
superfne
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Letter from Hon. A. III. stephens.
g We copy from the Augusta Gonstitutionalist the
concluding portion Of letter recently addressed to
the Editor of that paper by that lofty and incorrup
IDLE patriot Alexander 81. Stephens, of Georgia.
Mr.. Stephens maintains his ground in favor of
nonntervention by Congress in questions of slavery
in the Territories and proves by the record that the
Democratic party is soemnly committed to this doc
trine. We VIII publish the letter entire as soon as
we can make room for it.
No man can truly charge Mr.. Stephens with being
Indifferent to Southern rights. But while he is
Southern he is a national man. and he is not will
ing at the present time and for existing causes to
be party to movement designed to "precipitate
the cotton States into revolution" He is willing
and anxious to make one more effort with united
Northern and Southern Democracy to preserve the
Constitution and the Union. Let his words be pom
dered. Let his advice be taken. Let US cling to
the national Democratic party-the great hope of
the individual States and of the United States-"a
the mariner cngs to his last plank when night and
the tempest close around him."
Mr.. Stephens says:
"There is tendency everywhere not only at
the North, but at the South, to strife dssension,
disorder, and anarchy 1t is against this tendency
that the sober minded and rejecting men every
where should now be called upon to guard.
My opinion then is that delegates ought to be sent
to the adjourned convention at Baltimore. The de-
mand made at Charleston by seceders ought not to
be insisted upon. Harmony being restored on this
point, nomination can doubtless be made of some
man whom the party everywhere can support with
the same ardor with which they entered and waged
the contest in 1856, when the same principles were
involved.
If in this there be failure, let the responsible
ty not rest upon US. Let hands be clear of all
blame. Let there be no cause for casting ccnsure
at our door. IT. in the end the great National
Democratic party-the strong ligament which has
so long bound and held the Union together-shaped
its policy, and controlled its destnes-and to which
we have so often looked with hope that seldom
failed as the only party North which to rely in
the most trying hours when Constitutional rights
in peril, let it not be said to us, in the midst
of the disasters that may ensue "you did it," In
any and every event let not the reproach Of Punic
faith rest upon name If everything else has to
go down, let our untarnshed honor at least survive
the wreck"
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CITY PROPERTY IN MARKET.

II OFFER FOR SALE LOT IN THE WESTERN
IL Ward of the City of Raleigh, containing about u
ceres Burns Foundry and but short distance from
the Depot of the N. c. Railroad Upon this lot is large
shop 10 by 81 feet built for the purpose Of manufacturing
cars carriages &C. The situation is excellent fol-
building upon and if properly divided will make two or
three good building lots The shop materials all sound,
and will afford lumber enough TO build large dwelling,
with few feet North of and all The vacant lot South Of
it, running back to the Raleigh CASTOR Railroad.
If preferred, will sell the entire lot Of about acres
which is good Dwelling, with six rooms and all
cessary out-houses There is well of excellent water in
the yard The garden is Of the best in the City, and
there variety of choice fruit trees shrubbery de-
the premises. sr ...s, -. .-.'l -
This property if not sold in three months win be with.
drawn from market. Apply to at the Standard office.
FRANK l. WILSON.
May o. 1880. 4l-sm.
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TENURE OF THE DELEGATEs.-The Charleston Neics,
speaking of the South Carolina delegates to the Ma
tional Convention, holds that they officially de-
funct as follows:
A word as to the proposed convention in this
State, to appoint delegates to Richmond. The late
State delegation is now out of oice-unctus ciciO.
They not delegation to Richmond, and would
not be so received there. If the members of it wish
to 60 to Richmond, they must take their chances
with others Of the appointment, before the whole
people or democracy of South Carolina"
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NORFOLK MARKET.
REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE n. C. "srANDARD
BY M'PHEETERS 4 GHISELIN,

REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE n. C. "srANDARD.'
By M'PHEETERS GHISELIN,
Wholesale Grocers ForVarding Commission AerchQnts
MAY l9, 1850.
FLOUR-we have little change to note The demand is
still good for home consumption while there is demand
for shipment We quote S. F. $61%; Extra S6SlG7; Fam
ly $7A@71<; for average brands of Family $sdsA.
C0TTON->Under favorable advices per Europe " the
market quite active at an advance of H@sc at the
close of the week The salos heavy and the stock
has been much reduced The quantity in market is
to 500 bales. We quote for strictly prime par
GELS II Nc, good average lots Of clean white }0<l04c
light stained clean lO@oHc, deep stained 711@9c, as to
quality.
NAVAL ST0RES-Common Rosin is very inactive at
81 25 Sps Turpentne is in request for shipment
at 44@45c but the quantity in market is small to in
duce shipment and the retail demand is slack Tar 81 Is
LIME-ThomastOn is in fair supply in store at s5@S71f
ahoat; W. c. 81 IS ..-
SALT. B. 81 55@I IS; G. A. 81 25@1 80.
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ABRIDGMENr OF THE DEBATERs OF CoNGREss-We
have received from the publishers, Messrs. D. APP
pleton & Co., New York. the thirteenth volume of
this valuable work. by the late Thomas II. Benton.
This volume brings the debates down to 1885,
They will embrace, when completed an abridgment
of all the debates from 1889 to 1856. This work
should have place in the library of every public
man.
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CARrEREr CoUNTY.-At meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis of Carteret County, held in Beaufort on the
18TH c. 4. Thomas, Esq, was nominated for the
House of Commons, and Levi I. 0glesby, ESQ.,, was
put in nomination for the Senatorial District of Car
teret and Jones'
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ID / E ID

In this City, the 18th inst, of measles, Charles Clin-
ton Marlborough, youngest of the late Edward and
Kate Smith Marlborough aged two years five months and
seventeen DAYS.
In Alamance county the 10Th inst. William Fillmore
Beard of Richard A. and Tempy E. Beard aged two
years three months and four days.
At her residence in Dave county, the 18th instant
Mrs H. widow of Jacob Holman in the eghty-sixh year
of her age.
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CHATHAM CoUNrY.-We learn that the Democrats
and anti-Know Nothings of Chatham have agreed to
support W. G. Harris ESQ., for the Senate, and Messrs
Daniel Hackney, R. c. Gotten, and Turner Bynum
for the Commons. Mr. Moore, one of the late HEM
bers declines to bea candidate Our Chatham friends
have agreed on an excellent ticket and with a
long pull, strong pull, and pull all together,
they will carry it triumphanty.
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MUsIc.-Those desiring choice music are referred
to the advertisements of o. Ditson & Co., which ap-
pear in the Standard almost every week. Messrs.
D. Co. are large publishers, and can be relied
upon to fill orders promptly and at very cheap rates.
We are indebted to them for occasional rolls of their
music, printed in the very best style, for which
they will accept our thanks.
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GREENE CouNTY.-We are requested to announce
that the Democrats of Greene County will hold a
meeting in the Courthouse in Snow Hill, on the
first Saturday in june for the purpose of appointing
delegates to meet delegates from Lenoir whose bust
ness it will be to nominate candidate for the Sen
ate for Lenoir and Greene. The Greene delegates
to be appointed at the time mentioned, will also
nominate q candidate for the Commons in Greene
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STEAM FERRY BOAT FOR SALE.

I'm PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE STOCK
holders of the Beaufort Steam Ferry Boat Company,
will expose at public sale, in the town Of Beaufort,
SATURDAY the 9Th day of June, the steam ferry boat
Caldwell, her apparel tackle and furniturt.,.
The Caldwell is about lS months old is most strongly
and substantially built OF good materials has apexce-
lent double eccentric engine of abont thirty horse power
has two rudders; is seveniyfve feet in5leugth
tbrty-two feet in width outside VI guards and has al
needful accommodations for passengers.
3. The sale will be positive and without reserve
Terms, which will be accommodating, made known on
day of sale c. R. THOMAS.
May %, 1850. t.sssE . H-tds.
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WIN. b. LYNCH,s SELECT SCHOOL.

MEBANEsvILLE, ORANGE Co.. N. c.
THIS SCHOOL Is SITUATED IN MORAL AND
Il healthy neighbOrhood, mile from Mebanesyille
Depot. on the North Carolina Railroad.
The Principal boards his pupils in his own family; be
ing convinced that the teacher standing in the relation Of
parent successfully discharge the duties Of that
relation when he has his pupils under his constant super
vision. a5ls 49,,
The Of instruction is preparatory to The Uniyer
stY and other rsclass Colleges The scholastic year is
divided into two sessions of twenty weeks each, beginning
respectively about the middle of JANUARY and JULY
TkRNs-Per session, for Board and Tuition, 800 in adj
vance.
REFERENCES -Facuty Of the University; W. J. Bing-
ham Sons, Oaks, N. C.. A. Wilson D. D Melville N. c.
VIM B. LYNCH, Principal
May %, 1860. 2l-w5t
~ Raleigh Register, N c. Presbyterian, Wmir gton
Journal insert four times and forward accounts
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TIL E nj A r X e T 3.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

MAY 10, 1850.
C0TT0N-Several small lots have been sold at lONc
for best grades
FL0UR-There has been fair stock arriving and our
market has ruled firm with safes Friday 81 90 for
Super. ....
SPTS. TURPT.-SaIes of several lots Monday at 4Oc
since then prices have ruled low 3S1Sc per gal.
BACON-No change in prices, Market is tolerably we'll
supped-C5urier.
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Candidates for Governor.

We are requested to state that Gov. Ellis and Mr..
Pool candidates for Governor, will address the peo-
pie at the following times and places:
Franklinton, Franklin, Wednesday Esd I"
Oxford, Granville Co., Thursday oath "
Roxborough, Person, Saturday 26th "
Graham, Alamance Co., Monday 2Sth 4"
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MARTIN CouNTY.-At meeting of the Democracy
of Martin, held on the 9th, j. L. Ewell, ESQ.,, was
nominated for the Commons. The proceedings of
the meeting shall appear in our next
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MEYERS MIRACULOUS VERMIN DE.
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terminating RATS ond MICE, COCKROACHES BUGS,
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Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
May l5 1860. s9-w6swSm
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AZ We are under obligations to Messrs. Branch
Logan, English, and Curry, of the House. and Mr.
Clingman, of the Senate, for valuable public dotu
ments
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NOTICE.

rhtAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE JAIL OF
Il Cumberland county, on the 18th OF April, 1890 as
runaway, negro who says that he belongs to LAFAf-
about tbiryfve years old five feet nine inches hgn
weighs about les bs dark copper color ags his name
TOM says be Ormery belonged to Dr. james feldA Apo
sold By him to said Moore 8 fs7.4
The owner will cume Forward prove property pay
charges and take him away, he viii be dealt win Us
. Tue u" -" a'ree' Gus .ts G. L. Mckay. JaiIeri
" M 90 = osa,1 sa' sflfr 4l-tf
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THE SUPREME COURT

Will commence its Summer Term in this City,
on Monday, the 11th day of June. Causes will be
called as follows
June IL those from the Circuit
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W- The North Carolina Christian AdrOcdts'
is now one of the largest and handsomest papers in
the State 1t is printed with much neatness, and
edited by Mr. Heain with much industry and abil-
ity 49,
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GLEN ANNA.FEMALE SEMINARY.-The commence
ment exercises at Glen Anna viii take place on the
LIST Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in June. The
sermon will be preached by Rev. B. Craven, D. D.
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: AueusrA, May II. --A large Democratic meeting
is being held here tonight to nominate delegates
toa State Convention. Resolutions were adopted
by an'oyerwhelming majority that national delegates
be appointed to the State Convention and that the
delegates to the Baltimore Convention be instructed
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SPECIAL NOTICE!-Whites SULPHUR Waterfront
the White Sulpher Springs Greenbrer Co., Ya-Bottled
at the Springs.
This Company having made great Improvements in bot
thing, the transported water is perfect as when
taken from its source. Address all orders to
PURCELL, LADD CO.,
General agents for the United States
Richmond, Va.
May 8, 1860. 19-w&sw2mpd.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, May 49,
SENATE.-Mr. Mason spoke in favor of Mr. Davis
resolutions. Mr.. Toombs obtained the floor, and
further discussion upon, the subject postponed
till Monday. After Executive session the Senate
adjourned
HOusE.-The House passed bill to better secure
the lives of passengers on steamboats,. The bill in
cludes ferry boasts, and provides for system of
lights for steamers and sailing vessels Mr. Easta-
brook, the delegate from Nebraska, was voted out
and Mr. Daily voted in as delegate from that Terri
tory.
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WILMINGTON AND NoRTH-CARoLINA.

WILMINGTON AND NORTH-CAROLINA.
yUyHE NEW AND FIRST. CLASS STEAMSHIP "PAR-
Il KERSBURG," Capt. WN POWELL, will leave Pier
l8 N R. ON SATURDAY, June Cd, at 4 P. ~. for vii
mingtop N. c., connecting with the Wilmington Wei
don Railroad and Wilmington Manchester Railroad.
Until the completion Of the steamer now building for
the Cape Fear and Ocean Steam Navigation Company the
"Parkersburg will leave New York and Wilmington
every alternate Saturday
For rates of freight and other information apply to
= - H. b. CROMWELL & CO,
Sc West street, and SS5 Broadway, N. Y.
May %, 1860. 4l-St.
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T2e Jdpanese IN Rashinqton ON.

80 TIC JoRI7ltSs 90 ~ dsHEtyt0N CEIyl -
WAsHINGroN, May 1s-The Japenese to-day call
ed on the representatives ofsthose powers which
haye treaties with Japan, Gen. Cass gives them a.
reception tonight Tomorrow they will appear in
the Presidents park and listen to the music of the
band