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A PECULIARLY OF OYSTER BEDs.-A gentleman Of
Buctouche, New Brunswick. while crossing the
mouth of the River Cocaigne on the ice, the other
day. drove into an osyter bed losing his horse, sleigh
and harness, tni narrowly escaping with his life
Upon this the New Brunswickcr offers some ebser.
vations on fact in natural history, rs follows
I" 1t is curious fact for which naturalists and men
of science have as yet been unable to account that
in the Gulf of St Lawrence, along whose shores
solid ice forms every where the water does not freeze
except in very severe weather. Even then the ice
does not become Of the same consistency or soli;tv
as in those places where oyster beds are not formed
is owing to this PECULIARLY that the inhabitants
OF the Gulf coast enabled to discover the exact
position of the oysters when the,ce first makes. q
the water remains nnfrozen over thebeds, when al
around is firm ice In the latter part of winter
these oyster>holesare very dangerous 70 those Who
travel on the ice especially at night or during snow
storms and almost every season we hear Of Serious
accidents from persons driving into them"
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ST. MARY'S.
49, sHJSTRICT 'S

A portion Of the Democrats Of st. Mary's district
met At Springfield Academy on Saturday the 9TH OF
Msy, 1885, for the purpose Of appointing delegates
to the County Convention, to be held in Raleigh at
the ensuing May Court, to nominate candidates to
represent this county in the next Legislature.
On motion John B. Johns, ESQ.,, was called to the
Chair and w. j. Allen requested to act as Sec
rotary. By request of the Chair, William r. Poole,
ESQ.,, stated the object of the meeting .,,,l.-ss
On motion of G. II. Farbault, ESQ.,. committee
of three was appointed by the Chair to draft reso.
latons for the action of the meeting, consisting Of
w. R. Poole, C. F. Johns and G. II. Faribault,
Esqrs who, after short absence, reported through
W. R. Poole, Esq, the following resolutions:
l. Resolred, That we, portion Of the Democrats
of st. Mary's District heartily approve holding q
Convention in Raleigh on the 3rd Monday Of this
month for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the ensuing Legislature.
2. Resolred, That we endorse the Platform of the
State Convention and pledge to his Excelency John
w. Ellis, its nominee for Governor, our support.
8. Resolred, That while we have the utmost con-
fdence in the Convention, we respectfully recon-
mend the following ticket as our first choice: For
the Senate, Moses A. Bledsoe Esq. for the House
of Commons, Ed. G. Haywood, Henry Mordecai and
j. F. Hutchns, Esqrs and that our delegates be in
structed to vote for them in said Convention.
4. Resolred, That We will support the nominees
of said Convention, let them be who they may, so
they are good and true Democrats.
5. Resolred, That the Chairman appoint twelve
delegates to represent the Democrats Of ST. Mary s
District in said Convention.
6. Resolred, That the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, our
representative in Congress- has our undminished
confidence as able and efficient representative.
In accordance with the 9Th resolution the Chair
man appointed the following delegates:
William R. Poole, james Dupree Benton Will
liams, James N. Pace, B. j. Poole, George Poole,
James Stall,ngs, G. II. Faribaat, Hardy Britt c. F.
Johns, John Kitchener, and William A. Sturdivant.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to the list of Delegates.
On motion, it was ordered that copy of the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be sent to the Raleigh
Standard for publication.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
j. B. JOHNS, Ch'm'n.
W. j. ALLEN, Sec'y.
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STATE OF NoRTH-cARoL1NA.-wAK,

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.-W
- COUNTY.-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions FIJI.
ruary Term. ls6O.-Hnlden Wilson VS.. Benjamin Pss
Jr.-Attachment levied on boz Beurhaves Btters ~
Tbs cause coming on to be heard and it sPpearngb
Is himself that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served him. It is ordered that advertisement
be made n the North Carolina Standard for six weeks @
tying said Defendant TO appear the Term of G
Couy, to be held at the Courthouse in Raleigh ON h
third Monday Of May next then and there plead or
plevy, Judgment pro will be entered against him
Plaintiffs claim. -.sT'
Witness Th"mas J. Utley, Clerk of said Court at o.
in Raleigh, the third Monday of February 1850
THOMAS J. UTLEY, Clerk
April Is, $50. (Pr. adv. S 621s) l6-w6t'
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IAs STANDARD.
j;entiifty,

NOhsAhASys
Genfeel it is 70 have soft Lands.
Hut not genteel to work on lands;
Eenteel it is 10 lie abed,
But not geuteel to earn your bread;
Genfeel il is to cringe and bow.
but not genteel TO SOW and pillow; f.
flentcel /, is tn play the beau.
1sut not gehteel TO reap and NOW;
iienteel il is To keep II gig.
Put not grntecl TO hoe and dig;
tienteel il is in trade 10 fail.
Bnt moi gentcei to swing the fiail;
t;epteel it is 10 cheat you tailor,
But not genteel TO be sailorj
Genieel il is TO eight duel,
But not genfeel 10 cut your fuel;
(i.nteel it is TO eat rich cake.
Hut not genteel to cook und bake; r.
(ienteel it is to have the blues,
But not genteel 10 wear thick shoes;
Genteei it is to roll in wealth.
Rnt not genteel to have good health;
(ienteel il is to cut a friend,
But not genteel your clothes to mendi
Cienteel il IL to mike show,
But not genteel poor fnlks to know;
Genteel it is to rim away,
Bnt not genteel at home tn stay;
Genteel it is to smirk and smile,
But not genteel TO shun all guile;
Genteel it is to be knave,
But not genteel your cash to save;
(1snteel it is To make a bet.
But not genteel io.pay debt;
Genieel it is to play at dice,
BIT not genteel to take advice;
Genteel it is sometimes to swear,
But not gentcel pain clothes TO wear;
1enteel it is to know lord,
But rot genteel TO pay your board;
tien,eel il is 10 skip and hop.
But not gentpel tn keep shop;
Genieel il is 10 waste your life.
But not genteel to love your wife.
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- STON COUNTY Court Of Pleas and oua,,u,h y
sions Feby; Term, ls6o-Scarbroueh Spivey VS. Epb,s
Spivey, ct ais. f''an
This cause coming to be heard npon the Petition -,
it appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that so
The heirs at law Of Dixon Spvey, decd are
of this State, it is therefore ordered that publication ~
made for six successive weeks in the S
the next Term Of this Court be held at the Couhna
in Smiiheld the fourth Monday Of May next then ny"
there to show cause. If any they have, why the payer
the Petitioner shall not be granted. ~
Witness. Thomas ID. Snead, Clerk of our said Cont
office in SmithfeId, the fourth Monday of Februarys
D., 1860. .5t 90
THOS. D. SNEAD, C.C,c
April 10, 1850 pr. adv. IS 6211.) i6-w6.s
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NOTICE..

vTlAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE JAIL op
l. Guf'rd couny, on the 4th of December. 1885, Il ne
gro boy uged about 90 years. dark copper coor five feet
six inches high and weighs about IA pounds says that bis
name is WILSON. and was raised by Mr.. McRae near
Bristol, Va-was solu tn a trader named KLIPPER aud
train. Said boy had when arrested brown Kentucky
Jeans Govt, green check Cashmere Panal1ons and while
wool Hat. No marks except the left side Of his
head which is NOT observable except when his hair
pushed aside. The is requested come forward
prove property pay charges and take him away otherwise
he will be dealt with according to law.
e. A. BOON, Sheriff.
January 10, 1860. 2-wam.
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Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1889.
yCOACH.M

q. COACH.MAKING!
THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD INFORM TEE
Il Public generally, that he has recently taken the
GOLD STAND"
well known BY everybody, west Of the "Capito Squire,
and formerly occupied by WIN. F. CLARKE, and is foil!
prepared to carry on
CH.MAKING
10 all its various branches, in the VERY BEST STYLE
* Prices to Suit the Times. 81
Persons will do well to call and examine for hemea
before purchasing elsewhere.
Repairing done at the shortest notice. and in the ve
best manner. f ~ q stf-f
e II JAMES BAsHFORD
Raleigh jan 81: 1850 : 5-w:t
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MISSISSIPPI COTTON PLANTATION FOR
SALE.

THO EFFECT A DIVISION, THIS DESIRA.
Il bic place is offered for SALE 1t lies the Mississippi
hours of New Orleans and twelve Of Memphis. The tract
contains acres. about $50 cleared and in cultivation
about 500 second bottom of Big Black river Thu balance
Railroad for cord wood II place is well improved
tanning commodous dwelling aud oil necessary outbud
ings. 1t has nexusfibe supply Of water and
ceent range for stock The ehborh0od is celebrated
for its hesh society," and educational acii,nes The place
will be divided, provided it can all be sold at The
corn, fodder &c. will be sold cheap and possession given
in November December next. Any one who desires
beautiful and healthy residence with well improved plan
tation, would do well to examine soon.
For terms and particulars address
C. L. HUDSON,
Walden Depot, Carroll Co., Miss
March 80, 1860. l4-w2mpd*
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PROPERTY HOLDERS LOOK TO YOUR
INTERESTS!

PROPERTY HOLDERS LOOK TO YOUR
INTERESTS!
Caswell Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
OFFICE AT MILTON, CAswELL COUNTY NC
THIS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL
Il operation for the past eight years. and during tina,
time has punciually paid all l,ssses.
,t,- DIRECTORS. ..
n. L: Walker. Isaac Oetnger,
DR.. Wm NJ BroOks Benz. Hines, ...'.
A. C. Finly, Wicher Keen,
Thos. d. Johnston, R. u. Lewis,
L. H. Hunt, Jarvis Frnu
Col. r. II. Kirby, Vim. NJ. Howerton,
Thos. A. DOnoho, Hon, E. G. Reade
OFFICERS.
N. l.. Walker. President
Benz Hines, Vice Pres
N. n. Lewis. Treasurer,
NJ NcGehee. Attorney,
A. L. Bal, Secretary,
Sam' r. Thornt"n General agent.
BENZ Hines,
j.. H. Hunt, } Exec. CON-
r. H. Lewis
~ All Letters addressed to the Secretary or Agent
will be promptly attended TO.
July %. 1889. s0-wtf*
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MISSISSIPPI COTTON PLANTATION FOR
t.-,--. rs..-; SALE, II.

II OFFER FOR SALE THE PLANTATION OF THE
Il late VIM KlRKWOOD. lying in Carroll county, near
the center of the State, and in full view Of the Central
Railroad, now the great thoroughfare between New 0.
tans 1850 acres 100 of which in cultivation 40
q" the cleared land consist of first and second bot
TOMS the balance Of rolling upland. The is bounded
water and the by the Big Back river thus afford
ing exhaustless range for stock II in thirteen hours
of New Orleans BY Railroad and is situated in neghbOr
hood noted for its educational and social advantages
all necessary out buildings for forty hands and an abu
dance of good well and spring water. The piuce
mends itself to all who desire to invest in good cotn
region where all the cenveniences Of e and an exemp
tion from the destructive overHows and malaria of ihe
Mississippi and other large of the Southwest
be enjoyed For particulars address Alfred Hudson Pan
la, Miss, or Titus Co., Memphis, Tennessee.
RACHEL HARDWOOD
Exeeutrix of VIM. Kirkwood deceased
March 80, 1860. -..s l4-w2mpds
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NO HUMBUG.

NO HUMBUG.
UNHE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO INFORM THE
IL public generally, that he has now on hand, and IS
prepared ut all times to furnish remedy for the trouble
some disease known YELLOW JAUNDICE, disease
of the liver.
1t is well known that the Physicians are generally from
two to three weeks efecng enre now offer Remedy
to the public which is perfectly safe and harmless in its %
ture, which will have the desired effect in As hours well
as months practice with calome.
1t is cheap that all purchase it, being only Two
Dollars per Box; therefore, need be without it.
Upon the receipt of &. Box of these Pills will be en'
to the address Of person in the United States and
cure warranted -. ga-T
W.. W. WOODED
Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1859 45-wt
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N OTICE.
1000 Acres of YsdkIn Land for Sale

r DESIRE To SELL MY PLANTATION, sITu.r,.
in the county Of Wilkes, one mile north of W;!tD
borough; at the confluence Of the Yadkn and Rdses
bottom land any the Yadkin There are three d
bred aud fifty in high state of cultivation Th aa
lands are generally good peculiarly adapted to Tnb,ap
and Wheat There are several god Tobacco Barns Nv
farm, situated fine wafer power any in the S.e
Dwelling House, Negro Houses, and all necessa, ne
buildings am anxious to SELL and will take low NJ, "a'
and make the terms 10 suit the purchaser ANY olep
NC. .........s Go, '"o'o
j. B. GORDON
"arcn TO- 1901. ll-wtf
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A LETTER OF THOMAS H. Benton, HITHERTO UN-
rUBLIsnED.-During our school-boy days, be-
came acquainted, in the old Revolutionary town of
Ilillsboro, N. C.. of blessed memory, with an old
negro man, of most extraordinary intelligence for
one Of his race named Peter W. Benton, once
slave belonging to an uncle of Thomas Hart Ben
ton--whO many years ago lived in that town. Old
Peter ha been raised with Thomas II. Benton, and
in their youthful days they were playmates. We
remember well with what interest he used to relate
to us his innocent frolics with the embryo states
man. Their intimacy after Benton had "moved"
away and become distinguished man. was kept up
by letters, the one which we publish below being
the first we believe, that Peter received from him.
lie showed it to US with becoming pride, and as We
regarded it then great curiosity, on the eve of
our vacation we obtained it to show to friends.
On our return to Hsb"ro', Peter w. Benton had
gone to reside in some other part Of the world, or
perhaps out of it. and we have since lost sight of
him. As we know that he regarded this letter as
rich treasure from which he would not willingly
part we publish it with the hope that if he be yet
alive it may reach him. and be the means of his OBJ
tanning the original with something else besides, to
make him some amends for the grief which the loss
of his cherished letter has doubtless caused him.
The letter will also be matter of interest to the
friends of "Old Bullion" 1t is pleasant to reflect
that the great statesman, amid the weighty cares
and anxictes of public lile could still remember and
correspond with his faithful old servant and proves
as strongly as any thing prove, that in spite of
his generally naughty and lmperous bearing, he
possessed of many gentle and amable qualities.
We have also in our possession another long let
ter, written by Thomas H. Benton, obtained from
the same person and at the same tme having refer
ence to some family matters, which we would like
to restore to Peter, if he be living.
We must remark that Peter when we knew him,
was Democrat Of the most uncompromisng stripe,
looking upon the Know Nothngs and black Repub-
licans with the utmost adherence, and it was
source of keen regret and modification to him, when
he saw his old friend, in whom he took so much
pride, backing down from the support and giving
the weight of his influence in favor of the enemies
of the Democracy. San Antonio Ledger
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10TH 1926.
"FRIESD PETER:-I was sensibly affected at re-
ceiving your letter of the 18th Nov. The feelings
Of veneration which you cherish for the memory Of
my uncle, to you more friend than a master are
infinitely honorable to you and the pride which
you feel at seeing adding something more to the
name bear, is gratifying proof of your fidelity
to the whole family. l beg you to write to me al.
ways and without the least reserve shall always
find time to read and often to answer your letters
Remember me most affectionately to my dear cou
sin, to whom was SO much attached, when we were
all little children together. Your friend, ~.
THOMAS II. BENTON"
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PROSPECTUS
WEEKLY SPECTATOR.

"GGAAY SfECIAIOH.
VIVHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSE TO PUBLISH A
Newspaper bearing the above title at Bripkieyvile
n C., beginning about the first Of July next The size Of
the contemplated paper will vary but little from that Of
the leading journals of the State, and will be issued at
Two Doll ARA per annum IN advance.
1t is designed that the SPECTATOR shall be chiefly
Literary paper; neutral in Politics Religion; contain
ing abstracts Of all interesting and important news in the
religious educational Commercial and political world
gnal essays study and mental training; childrens
column an agricultural column and space for various
peasantres both in prose and p,y And in order that
this design may be the fully carried out the SPACE al
otted to advertisements will be less than what is usual
While we are determined that our paper shall occupy
neutral ground in all those political and religious matteis
in regard to which the peope divided INFO parties and
sects, yet we intend to make it firm and decided advo
cate of those principles and measures which, in our esti-
nation will promote the best interests Of the country and
the OF religious truth und evangelical pety
among our fellow-men.
We earnestly solicit subscriptions to be forwarded as
soon as practicable. directed WEEKLY SPECTATOR
flor the present. and until otherwise ndIcated Enfield
NC.
J. |. MICHAUx,l
]. H. PAGE. : PRopRIErvss. -
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! 4. f PAGE. ED'roas. s.& ).
April "a, 1860. - - II = 10 lz-wst.
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DIR. WILLIAM JONES,

CLAYTON, JOHNSTON Co., n. C.,
nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE
u citizens of the surrounding country in the practice Of
Medicine Obstetrics Surgery. &C. lie may at all times be
found at his Office Residence formerly occupied by Rev.
". y. Jones, unless professionally engaged.
W. ]. JONES,
Clayton, NC.
March 9, 1860. ll-wSnus.*
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BELLEMONT FOR SALE.

VlHIS DESIRABLE, AND MUCH ADMIRED RESI-
Il dence one mile north Of the town of Pittsboro.
c. is offered for sale accommodating terms Thu
land is well adapted to the culture of Corn Wheat Oal,
and Tobacco. There is also on the premises fine Orchard
of carefully selected fruits. Nowhere in North.Caruln
there be found pleasant hummer retreat than
this. The scenery is surprisingly bcaulfuI-wth one Of
the finest landscape views east Of the mountains.
q For particulars address
j. RAMSAY, Pittsboro.
Or DIR. J. W. PAGE Raleigh
February "a. 1890 9-wf
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and by the decisions Of the constituted authorities
as they are pronounced in obedience to the const
tuition. They repudiate the instrument, substitute
their own will for that Of the constituted suthorites
annu such provisions as their fanaticisn, o. preu.
dice, or policy, may declare to be in violation q
Gods law. and then say. I'VE will protect al your
rights under the Constitution as expounded by our
selves; but not as expounded by the tribunal crea-
ted for that purpose.
Mr.. President, shall not occupy further time in
the discussion of this question tonight DID not
intend to utter a word; and should not have ut
tered word upon the subject, if the Senator from
New York had not made broad arraignment OF the
Democratic party and especially of that portion OF
the action of the party for which was most mme.
diatey responsible. Everybody knows that brought
forward and helped to carry through the Kansas,
Nebraska act. and that was active in support OF
the compromise measures of 1850. have heard
bad faith attached to the Democratic party for that
act too long to be willing to remain silent and seem
to sanction it even by tacit acquiescence.
[coNcLUDED on SECOND PAGE.
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BARBEE's HOTEL.
High RAinf. NJ CT ~ Z

THE MISSES BARBEE LATE OF MORRIS.
ve N. G., take pleasure in Informing ther friends
and the travelling public that they have taken The large
brick Hotel formerly Pegt,s in High Point ~bere they
arg % oner accommodations all who may cali
Their guests 70 merit and receive liberal ps,rosags
The House is Immediately opposite the Depot where
peters VIII always be found IN atendance TO take charge
Y deemed unnecessary to say more in 4 publc casd
= we ntsnd 10 make table, and lie CONSTANT atief6
" ne wants 81 onr PATRONS OUT best adysrtiss1seut
High Puint April 70, 1860. l6-v1m.
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VALUABLE. PROPERTY FOR SALE: ID

t'-EALUABLE.P PROPERTY FUR S1A ~ mi
II OFFER NY HOgsEAED LOT FOR SALE, IN si i%
village Of Chapel Hill where former!y lived c s
ing Hugh B. Guthrie West and the Episcopal .1 ND
East, fronting Franklin Street North, and running r
to the College grounds South containing about wo dr
with large Dwelling House with eight good roonab
!" .sss ,os% two
With fourgeod rooms aDa Bake Oven attached a. y
necessary outhouses and good we'll Of water IN u mi
This property is valuable; II would suit prvaea bN
or for public hotel will sell on one, two a'
years credit, With interest from date, the purchaser
bonds with good security ,,,vABn
ANN s. HILL as,
Chapel Hill. N. c.. April 3, 1850. H~
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A WORD TO THE ENCOURAGED.

nOCTOR ANDRUS OFFERS IN ALL CASES o.
- Consumption ard Nervous Debility, Scrofna and !"
Rheumatic Paalytic and Mercurai affections diseases
the dip and Spine, Kidneys and Bladder Gravel Drops.
&C., safe and speedy Female Weaknesses SupPs
sion, Irregularities and all diseases of the Womb, s
the use Of instruments ,r bandsges After twenty y's
OF personal and professional experience be can state l
no person in the world those deases with mps
or vegetable medicines alone. He mineral mJ T
cine; his remedies luxury for ALL the sick or Hss
and enable the most debaied to enjoy great Pei'
ton Of health while taking medicine us at any peru"
their lives Dr. ANDRUS the original inventor re ,a'
and founder Of new principles in the practice Of meo
drns, New Orleans, La," and medicine will be nrHsIh
Union. ~. 81 Slits as X. - y.
April 10, 1850. .s..,.,.-... ,.... 15-"%
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I'm NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. apHJI:k. oREAM
49,. e OAK CITY housE 9
nssegas A0co q tSo0. le-w&swtk
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J. W VIRGINS, Agent,
(LArE OF RALEIGH, y. Gu
PRODUCE & C)M MISSION MERCHANT.
1877 Sycamore Street. Petersburg, Va,
Will attend regularly TO the selling of Produce and fill
orders of every kind promptly
TERM s MO d T. II ATE.

REFERENCES:
Gov Jno. ". Ellis xGov; Ihos Bragg Ex-Gov Chas
Pres. r. G. Railroad; G. Whitf,rd, Pres Atlantic
Railroad; c. F. Fisher Pres N. c. Railroad; c. Dewey
Cashier State Bank, Raleigh; w. W. Holden, Ed N. c.
Standard
November 25, 1889. 4s-wly.*