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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-21
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March 9, 1860. pr. adv. $562%.) lO-w6t#

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.-P
- COUNTY-COurt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Feb
ruary Term lS6O-Blount Mobiles and B. G. AlbrttOn
Charles L. Herndou anG wife Martha J.-petition for dv
siOns of lands
In this appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendants Charles L. Herndon and wife Martha
j. nOnresdens of this State 1t is ordered that pub
LEGATION be made in the North Carolina Standard for six
successive weeks for said residents to appear at the
next Term of this Court to be held for the of Pitt
at the Courthouse in GreeDvie the first Monday Of
May next, then and there to plead demur
this notice will be taken pro coaesso and said petition
heard accordingly.
Witness, H. sheppard Clerk of our said Court at Office
in Greenvle the first Monday of February A. d. 1860.
H. SHEPPARD, C. C. C.
Feb. Is, 1860 pr. adv SOL 9-6w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-21

STATE OF UNDERGRADUATES
- COUNTY.-COur Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Feb.
ruary Term, 1861 James T. Barnes David J0yner
Matilda Joyner and John E. JOyner.-Petiton for -par-
ton of Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that David
Joyner Matilda JOyner and John E. Joyner defendants
this nOn-resdens of this State it is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made the North
Carolina Standard, newspaper published in the City Of
Raleigh for six weeks successfully, notifying the said de-
PENDANTS oft filing of this petition and to appear the
next Term Of this Court TO be held for said county, the
Court House in Nashville the second Monday in May
next, and answer the petition or the same will be taken
pro confessO, and heard er parte as to them.
Witness b. 81. SOrsby, Clerk of said Court at office the
second Monday of February 1860.
B. b. S9RSBY, C. &C.
March 2, 1850. pr. adv. S562Hl lO-w6t*
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-21

TELL THEM SAID Sol'-In the late Convention
Mr. Badger is reported to have said: Honest, old
fashioned wings will not oppose ad valorem. Tell
them said Mr.. Badger that say So Shockingl
Mr. Badger said so! What will become of US p
Colds. Tribune
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-21
DR.WILLIAM j, JONES,

CLAYTON, JOHNSTON Co., n. c.,
OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE
" citizens of the surrounding country in the practice of
Medicine Obstetrics, Surgery &C. He may at all times be
found at his Office Residence formerly occupied BY Rev.
W. B. Jones' unless professionally engaged.
W. J. JONES,
Clayton, n. c.
March 9, 1850. .-. ll-w3mos.+
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January 20, 1860. pr. adv sI2) 4-w8m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-03-21
WANTED,

IMMEDIATELY, A SITUATION AS TEACHER OR
Professor in College. BY single gentleman, aged
"a of years experience undecided religious opinions and
educated the North Carolina o. yersity Terms easy
Good references Any person RENTING intelligence to the
tanning will be paid $5 Address TEACHER,
Randalsvile, n. c.
March g. 1850. 1l-w3t*
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-06-21
OFFIcE OF AUDITOR OF STATE, INDIANA
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OFF1cE OF AUDITOR OF STATE, ISDIsNA,l
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. -, 1850.
To the People Of Indiana:-The Hartford Fire
Insurance Company wing complied with the law
of Indiana, by filing in this Office Statement Of
It's Condition the first day of January, 1860
and having invited examination. of its affairs by
this Department. |, John w Dodd. Auditor ofthc
State OF Indiana, hereby certify that have made
a personal and thorough examination ofthe books
and assets of the Company, at their Office in the
CITY Of Hartford, Conn, and the Company own
and have in their possession in cash, and in secu-
rites convertible at pleasure, nearly One Million
of Dollars, applicable to the payment Of losses
an amount corresponding with their official state
ment of January last Thee Hartford Fire In
surance Company has been in existence for half a
century. The high character of its officers for
experience and probity-the. promptncss and idel
ity with which it has met all its engagements
Justly entities 1t TO the highest rank among the
Insurance Companies of the country, and com
mends it to the patronage of the people of Indiana.
JOHN w. WOOD, Auditor ofState.
Insurance against loss or damage by Fire on
Dwellings, Furnitures, Stores, Warehouses, Mer-
chandise, Mills, Manufactures and other kinds OF
property. can be effected in the company, upon as
favorable terms the nature of the risk and Sc
curty ofpolIcy holders will admit.
Particular attention given to insuring Farm prop
erty, consisting of Dwellings, Barns, and out build
ings connected, and Furniture, Live Stock, Hay
Grain, Farming utensils, &c, contained therei
for a terms of years at Low rates of premium.
Applications for Insurance may be made to the
'"'"-ssned, the duly authorized Agent OF the
c,onnanv H. CORBiN,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-06-21
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hR. F. a. CALDWELL, the eminent skill
AZ full Operator on the Eye and Ear, who by
his great success has attained high reputation, by
removing difficult and dangerous diseases of these
delicate organs that have hitherto batfled all skill
70 reach has taken up his residence permanently
in Chicago and has published the nth edition Of his
TREATIES ON THE EYE AND EAR.
This work contains nearly 300 pages, embracing
every variety Of disease which the Eye and Earare
subiect 10 illustrate throughout with numerous en-
merous engrayings During the last year, DIR.
Cadwel's residence has been ia Chicago, and from
tie hundreds that have passed throug liz I'M.
he has been furnished with ample materialr On
rincing the public that success i'll MS praca- mas
teen established beyond dispute. Certificate
ceived and cases reported in his treaties, from
respectable parties, who testify in the strongest
te their high sense of gratitude for the cures
effected added TO which may be read the names o
numerous distinguished individuals as references,
amounting to several hundred are evidences snf-
hcient TO satisfy the most skeptical and incrsdu-
lous who regard their sight and hearing a. udis-
pensable TO comfort and happiness.
Several portraits of persons who have success
ully submitted to dangerous and difficult opera
tioDs on the eye, will also be seen, and discrip.
tons read with some interest, in this Treaties.
This work can be had gratis, On application at
the Office ofany paper containing this advertise
intent, or twill be forwarded by mail by enclosing
Q sntm ecto pay postage on it. 3mlO
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-06-21

Gloves. Hosiery and MiHs.
Muslins, Sheeting, Ticking, Denms, Calicos,
etc, which can be sold cheaper than ever before
offered in this vicinity. Good Prints for + l A
and better for IL cents, good heavy brown and
bleached musns, fran Ia to 10 cents per yard.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-06-21
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Chicago. New York, Philadelphia. Albany, Buffalo
Cleveland Detroit and st. Louis. Scholarship gooC
through the entire chain of eight Colleges.
CONSOLIDATION ''of Bryant 4 Stratton';
Mercantile College, and Bells Commercial Col
lege," now conducted as one Institution which i.
the recipient of an extraordinary and unprecedent
ed patronage.
Larmon Block, corner Clark and Washington
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By this consolidation the collegiate ofthis
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perior in all respects.
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At the late United States Fair in Chicago. for BEST
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Departments of Bookkeeping and
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Organized and conducted upon the Counting Room
system, the halls of study being fitted up with APP
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NESS and the student at once introduced 10 the
practical workings and routine of business con
Quoted in Banks, Counting Rooms, Railroad OIL
ces, etc.
COMMERCIAL LAW.
By special arrangement with the Law School OF
he University of Chicago, the sessions of which
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us much qualification to be enabled to offer them
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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-06-21
New store.

r am opening at the new store room formerly
occupied by Packard and Thayer, very large
aud recently purchased stock Of
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14
DIFFICULTIES ON THE PLAcrnyILtr Rovrr

DITFGcULTIEs on THE PLAcERvntE RourE.-
Read the following from the Sacramento Bee.
and then judge between the Yuba Gan ropte
and the other:
On Sunday week. three citizens Of Sacro.
mento started from this city for the famous
and, it may he. fahled silver lands of Wnsboe
Being too late for the morning train, and
having to be in Placervile that night. they
procured hand-car, and turned the crank all
the way to Folsom The stages had left of
course and they hired private conveyance
TO whirl them into the capital of El Dorado.
Seats had been secrred for them in the stage
Fl ON that place. About two o'clock on Mon
day morning they left that capital, and in it
several dozen fortune hunters who were de-
sirious cf crossing the mountains, but who
had no means of conveyance about that time.
They had not proceeded on the road more
than five miles when it commenced stormjng
at terrible rate, and So continued until
Wednesday morning.
BY walking most of the way in mud to the
knees-2S miles up hill-and hanging to one
side of the stage, to keep it from falling over
for the balance of the distance they reached
Strawberry Flat % miles from the summit
by dark on Monday night. Here they found
fine house-(there is only one in the place.
and II glorious fire of logs as big as Il barrel
and some ninety men on they way to Wnshop
half of whom arrived on foot with their
packs on their backs The hotel was crowd
ed, but 10y 10 o'clock next morning seventy
started out to reach the summit-the snow
was fourteen feet deep; these Sacramentans
having found good quarters. remained as
they deemed prudence the better part OF
vaor. Before the cavalcade got out of sight
of the hotel, the foremost mule swamped in a
snow bank. and the rider went down out Of
sight, but soon beat his way to the surface
again. They tried it once more, and went
| on.
AT clock in the evening, one of the par.
ty came back to the hotel, and stated that
they had made about two and half miles by
one on foot going ahead and feeling for the
old trail with a shovel About 10 o'clock
six more returned, and stated that the party
had made seven miles, all having had to gl
afoot and lead the mules Still later, foul
more returned, and gave the information that
the whole party was completely used up, and
had camped, determined to try and make
four miles further next day, which woult
bring them TO another stopping place But
as their animals had nothing to eat, the foui
miles must be made, if man and beast coul {
do it-else the mules would perish. 1t was
supposed that they would have to shovel tn,
whole distance, but our Sacramento friends
determined to remain where they were unit
the trail should be opened
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

A WASHINGTON correspondent Of an ex-
change writes The friends Of Judge Doug
las in this city seem more than ever sanguine
of his nomination at Charleston, while the
prominent members of both pirties are set
tlng to the conclusion that such will be the
case. Large numbers of the Southern papers
are publishing his late speech which is favor
ably received by the masses, while many in
huential Southern Democrats are going for
him AS for the Chicago Convection, many
prominent Republicans believe that Bates
will be nominated, and that Seward, Chase
and Banks will only he compimented by the
votes of their respective delegations. There
is one portion of the Republican party op
posed to Bntes' nomination, and in favor of a
.trni hit out Republican. But a few weeks
md these speculations will be ended by the
facts
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14
Two Days Later by the Overland Mail
COngressiOnal--FiTe in BOstOn--Van-
derbilt Compromise COmpleted--Arri-
val of Clippers.
SAN Francisco. March 18th.

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SAN FRANCTsCo, March 18th.
The following is from the special dis
patch to the Bulletin, being later rews.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 2lst-The following sum
mary contains two days later news than that
carried by the Overland Mail which left here
for California yesterday at ga. NJ.
! In the U. S. Senate, the bill for the relief
of Capt. John Beardsee, of California, passed
The death of W. o. Goode, membe from
Virginia was announced and the Senate ad-
journed.
In the House, the Speaker announced spe-
cial committee on bill to abolish the franking
privilege, as follows: Valandegham of Ohio,
Kellog of ILL.,, Burnett and Adam of KY
Stokes of Tenn Committee on Ways and
means reported bill providing for expenses of
supporting the Indian Debt and fulfilling
treaties with the Indians of Oregon and
Washington Territories Mr.. Pryor, Of Vir-
ginia, announced the death If Mr.. Goode,
and the House adjourned.
The contract between Commodore Wander
bilt and the P. Nj. S. Co. for a consolidation
of their California steamship lines has been
actually signed, although both lines dis
patched steamers yesterday. The rates of
fare have advanced, however, for this trip,
10 $50, 800 and S75. p N. S. Co.'S stock
had gone up to 41 per cent. Five Of the old
steamers in the California trade were sold in
New York on Monday, Goth Feb, under pro
test from B. II. Cheeves, trustee for the own
ers.
The National Union Club at New York
have published an address nominating John
Minar Bolts, of Virginia, for President, and
Thomas Cor win, of Ohio, for Vice President
Senator Polk, of Missouri, has returned to
Washington. There is now present major
ity of the Senate Com. on Foreign Relations
favorable to the Mclean treaty with Mexico,
but prospects of its ratification by the Sem
ate are discouroging
Committee on Ways and Means in the
House, has reported the fiscal annual bill
making appropriations for the construction
and preservation of Notifications. 1t appro-
PIRATES $3.50 0OO of which Fort Point gets
$4,000 and Alcatras Island $250,OOo.
A dispatch from Boston, Feb. Goth, says
that the railroads generally are obstructed
by snow
A fire occurred at Boston, 10th Feb, in
the mattrass factory of Manning IL Glover.
Loss 10000. Insured. The walls fell in
ward, killing Chas. Carter and Chas. Doug
ton firemen several others severely injured
New Orleans dates goth Feb. announce that
the Liberals were besieging Guadalajara-
1000 troops under Alverez were marching on
the Capital,
Arrived-Great Republic, 100 days from
N Y. Ocean Telegraph, same time and voy-
age. Harry Hastings ll9 days, N. Y. Good
Hope. l45 days N. Y. Reynord, l27 days,
Boston Expounder, l4s days, Boston.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

RATHER HARD-A foreign journal tells us
that on the night of the 5th September, on
the occasion of some disturbances in the thea
ter of Port Louis, Mauritius, the Mayor or
dered water to be pumped upon tie audi
ence The Inhabitants subsequently, held an
Indignation meeting, and memorinlized the
Governor on the subject. While his excel
lency perused the narrative of the catastro-
phe with much pain" and expressed his
regrets at the occurrence of the insult at
which they were SO justly indignant" he re-
minds them that they themselves elected the
Mayor, and that he is not colonial official.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

CHARTER ELECTION IN SoXoRA.-The fol-
lowing persons were chosen officers Of Sonora
on the 5th inst For Trustees-J. R. Lam
bert, j. Hall. Peter Mehen, Oliver Cowen
and R. R. Balls; for Assessor, VIM. Wyeof;
for Collector, Fred. A. Spear. They entered,
on Tuesday, upon their duties.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

SEVEN TINES FLoGeED,-Janes Gordon
Bennett, editor of the N. Y. Herald, has been
publicly hogged seven times twice by
james Watson Webb, once by DR.. 5. T.
Townsend, once by I. 5. Hamblin, once by
J. w Hale, once by r. 5. Clason and once
10y John Graham. each time in the streets OF
New York -Eqchange.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

A PoLIrIcAL JoKE.-A correspondent of the
San Andreas Independent, writing from Pow
erty Bar, relates the following;
When the news came to town of the cleo
ton of Pennington the Republicans proposed
firing salute of 1T guns, got all things
ready and commenced Some of the unterri-
fed Democracy who were out of town, hear
ing the booming of the cannon rushed into
town and were told that the Union was dis
solved. They joined in with hearty good
will and after the firing was over were told
that it was in honor of Republican victory
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

SILVER MINES "A gentleman at San An
ore"s has received letter informing him Of
The discovery of silver lead on Bald Noun
tain' in Amador county. The San Andreas
Independent says that the alleged silver ore
at Railroad Flat, Cal0veras county, has been
assayed, and there is "nothing in it."
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

THE Pacific Methodist, of 9th March, says
Our religious cotemporary, who signiied
his intention of holding us "respOnsibe' for
a late paragraph which offended him, did
not intend to tight-ony meant to call us-a
liar All right.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14


During the week there will be other purses given for
beaten horses.
The racing men, ani the public Of California gener-
ally may rest assured that the purses as above adver
tised will be hung up in the Judges stand regularly,
and at the appointed hour on each day
Ten per cent. entrance all the above purses
which free for all ruening horses, Mares colts, FL
lies and geldngs in the State except tie FIRST days
race.
The foregoing races will be run according to the
Rules of the Marvsvie Park.
ALI entries to close at the Judges stand the ev
ening Of The day precet ling each race.
The track has been put in complete ORDER and is
in fine condition to receive horses. Those who may
wish to train their animals now have opporun-
lily Of doing so.
Fine stabling accommodate tions the premises
and abundance of excellent water, and nothing will
be found wanting conducive to health and convenience.
Ample accommodations will be provided at the
PARK HOUSE for visitors
A PAVILION has been erected for the accommoda-
ton of Ladies and Families; who nay rest assured that
person Of improper character will be allowed the
track T. O'HANLON,
ml-1m Proprietor Marysville Park Race Conrse.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

POVERTY BAR.-A gentleman writes from
Poverty Bar that the diggings in that vicin-
ity are "better, richer and more of them,
than can he found in any other camp in the
State" He says "on last Saturday a week,
in Poverty Bar and Camanche Camp, there
was S3O, 700 worth of gold dust bought" A
good school, under the instruction of a COM
petent lady, has recently been started there.
San Andreas independent
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14
The Lanch Plana (Amador) Dispatch of

The Lanch Plana (AmadOr) Dispatch Of
March 10th, says:
Within a few weeks past a new and sup
posed extensive lead of deep rich diggings
have Leen struck within Il mile OF this place
Quito number of claims have been taken
up, and the parties are ow busily engaged
in sinking shafts, in order to strike the pay
dirt. Bowe d Co. have sunk shaft so feet
in depth, and found blue dirt and gravel that
will pay from five to six dollars per day
Lee & Co have sunk about the same depth,
and struck dirt equally as good McGill &
Co. and Boarman IL Co. are sinking on the
same lead, with like prospects. ltis thought
that the lead will extend for two or three
miles, and if so will furnigh labor for fifteen
hundred miners. There is quite number oi
claims taken up, and some work being done
ON them; yet there is plenty of room fol
those who feel disposed to prospect.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

ENCOURAGING. Eleven persons united
with Dr. SCOTS church yesterday-eght of
them on the first profession of their faith
Since the preceding communion season, l9
children have been baptized there's r.
Bulletin Mondau
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

The New York correspondent of the
Charleston Courier writes: "a rumor OBJ
tains very generally here that Daniel E.
Sickles has experienced change of heart,
and that he contemplates connecting himself
with some Church. His former friends say
that they have noticed marked difference
in his conduct recently. At Washington he
leads ii very different life from what he once
did in this city. Before he leaves tie Capt.
tai, it is though ght that he will make a public
profession of Christianity.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

MINING TO PURPosE.-One day last week.
snysthe Sonora Democrat, party of three
or four Italians, mining near jamestown, took
out eighty'one ounces of gold one piece
weighed forty ounces.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

FRASK CLEMENS. who attempted suicide in
San Francisco, a short time ago, and was cut
down by thief named Winters, says he is
geing to bring an action against Winters for
malicious mischief in spelling the rope
Clemens is inclined to be jocular. lie turns
IRON grave to gay" with astonishing facility
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

A Virginia paper says that at ball given
at Warrington in that State marked INCL
dent of the occasion was the appearance OF
the iairest bellies of the evening appearing in
linsey dresses, adding thus to the charm of
patrotism the greatest of adornments, beauty
unadorned.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

JEALoUsy.-A negro killed another on San
Antonio creek, Calaveras county, last week.
The deceased, named Anderson, had wife
who was false to him in consequence of the
other negro's treachery. The murderer was
arrested
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

MoRE INSANITY Michael Kennedy and
Henry Boeler were taken into custody on
saturday, having become insane. The Coun
ty Judge has made an order for the removal
of Jose Maria Torres and VIM. Freeborn to
the State Insane Asylum..-lS. F Nati0nGl.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

inE Sacramento Standard says that Mr..
-O''cr OF that city, has under process of con
suction beautiful little miniature steam
OO'' 'hirly-two feet long and fourteen feet
a''o'' guards She will be propelled by an
's'ne OF two horse power, and will be used
~ pleasure excursions and hunting parties,
up and down the river
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14
Sperial 1utires.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

AT the Agricultural Fair of the Northern District OF
California, the FIRST Premium WAS awarded 10 VI
llANsCOM for the best D D,GUEHREorYPEs, AMBRorYrEs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (rhe editor Of the Democrat
to the contrary overwhelmingly For proof List
oil Awards, certified by Executive Committee, and for
further proof call and see the Pictures at :S3 ID
street opposite Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express OH Je.
w. B'-sup.tior Pictures taken as cheap as at
any o'ner rooh' sepl5my
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

Is the Sacramento District Court, Guada-
iup eBevy has filed a petition for a divorce
from her husband, Franklin r. Berry.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-14

DR. De WOLF, of San Francisco, says that
Hquor drinking is bad, chewing tobacco is
worse and pork eating is an abomination il.
nnltely more intolerable than either.