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Onr University.

Wepublsh to day, the annual advertisement from
the Secretary of the board of Trustees, notifying
those appointed, to attend at next commencement
on Thursday, seventh June next The present week
is the Senior speaking" gala time at the Hill
of Science" for both bellies and beaux (none being
allowed on the Rostrum Aowever.) We learn that
there will be more than eighty gentlemen upon whom
the first degree of A. B. will be conferred, on the
frst Thursday of June
This Institution is in more fourishing condition
than ever before five hundred matrculates, and
at least sixteen of the States are represented at
the University, students from the North, South,
East and West and the cry is still they come to
be instructed on all matters of Science Art and No
raty If the people of this State do not foster and
encourage so far as in them lies such an insti-
tuition, they deserve condemnation.
The Academic Board is now larger and better
than ever, and nearly all parts of the Union are
also represented in it. 1--WE believe Professor is
from California; and nearly all creeds of christen-
dom are alike represented, the instructions being
intended to be entirely free from any sectaran bias
whatsoever. Among the Elere, are some from LOU
iSiana, who have come from Catholic colleges, and
we understand it is still the intention of the Arch
Bishop of New-York City, DR.. Hughes, to deliver
the Valedictory Sermon to the Graduating Class at
next commencement in June
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LARGE FRESH WATER FIsH.-We heard the other
day, of "a Pike having been caught in the Hudson
River, that weighed thirtytwo pounds of the varie
ty at the North known as the Muscaonge. This
fish grows to much greater size than the pckerel
OF our Southern States, though there have been
caught IN all the streams in South sometimes, pike
that will reach five to eight pounds, but we have
never known any taken of heavier weights:
GOOD FISHNG.-Albert Blake, a shoemaker of
Claremont, n. H., (says the Edgle) went fishing
the other day, up the Black River near Cavandish,
Vt, and soon made fast to a pike which, from the
strength of its pull, he "suspiconed" one of
the settlers. After an exciting struggle of some
twenty minutes, he succeeded in landing it safely
and brought it home This respectable fish meas
ures three feet four inches in length, weighs eigh-
teen and three-quarters pounds and was taken with
a common trout line
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- We clip the following from the Wilmington
rnaL and will correct the editors in so far as Mr.
wilson is concerned in the editorial Mr. W. has
mt circulated any of these addresses, as Gov Ellis
WAS made to believe by interested parties. He is
not nor has he been, opposed to the reelection of
his Excellency; nor has he opposed by word or
deed the platform adopted by the late Convention.
Nv. Wilson has been confined to his bed for more
than week. and so soon as he is able to attend TO
business, we have little doubt he will pay proper
respect to his friends of the Journal and all others
who seem to take interest in his future welfare:
I'VE noticed few days since in the Raleigh
Dtilv Press, a correspondence between Gov Ellis
and Daniel G. Fowle, ESQ.,, relative to a converse
ton the Governor had with Mr.. F. concerning the
Wake County Workingmen's Association, wherein
it appears that Frank l. Wilson, late of the Raleigh
Standard is charged with having circulated the ad-
dress Of the Workingmen's Association.
Now, it appears to us that Mr. Wilson has per-
feet right to circulate documents if he fit but
he has no right to do at the expense Of his own
party. or the success of the party's candidate If
Mr. w. is opposed to the election of Gov Ellis, or
dSapprOves of the platform adopted by the party in
its late Convention, he might as well go out of the
party at once, and join the opposition. An open
enemy is always to be preferred to a secret foe.
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For the Standard.
CEDAR FORK, April %, 1860.

CEDAR FORK, April %, 1860.
". IT. Holden, Esq:
My DEAR SIR: Believing that you take a deep in
tereSt in the of Education, and especially.
interest in Common Schools, and being President of
the State Educational Association, | desire to call
your attention to the subject of forming Wake
County Educational Association, auxiliary to the
State, believe there is such organization in
Wake, and belieriRg most firmly, that the meeting
of teachers tends to bind them together to elevate
the profession and do incalculable amount of good
to the cause of Education. Unless more interest is
taken in Common Schools they will be deprived of
a large amount of their usefulness. have conversed
with several teachers about Cedar Fork, and they
are very much in favor of IT. and ] doubt not but
that nearly every teacher and friend to Education
will attend, and this, may give impetus to the
cause. The burden Of this must fall on you, and if
you will lend your assistance, the Convention could
be called sincerely desire, sir, that you will give
this matter a thorough investigation. and give your
aid to this project and if you do assured that
the Convention will be called.
am aware that you will be pressed with bust
ness; but, nevertheless, ask you to give helping
hand in this matter.
Let me hear from you soon with reference to this
matter, and, Also let me know some plan by which
we can call them together at some suitable time.
Hoping to hear from you soon, remain,
Very truly yours
RICH. w. YORK.
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CHAPEL Hill, April %, 1850.
W. j. HEADEN, Esq.

OHAPEL GlLl- April "a, IoOu
Gentlemen: Your letter received to day, in
forming me that have been chosen to deliver the
Address at the approaching Anniversary of Ameri-
can Independence, and requesting me to accept the
appointment. Although | could wish that the
honor had fallen upon one more capable of meeting
the expectations of the intelligent community Of
whom the audience will be composed, yet cannot
decline to comply with your request to the extent
of my ability. The voice of patriotism that tells
me to live not for myself but Cor my country, and
the affection | bear for the gallant company Of
which you are members, will not permit Inc to de-
cline. Accept, gentlemen, my sincere thanks for
the kind and 1attering manner in which you have
made known to me the wishes Of the company, and
believe me, most respectfully,
Your obedient servant
WM. j. HEADEN.
To Messrs. j. T. Rives II. O.-Dunlap and W. S.
Webster, Committee.
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Fayetteville and western Plank Poad.


The annual meeting of the stockholders Of this
enterprise was held in Fayetteville on the 26th ult
The Daily Courier in noticing this meeting, says
Geo. Mcneil, ESQ.,, was Chairman of the meeting,
and John NJ. Rose Secretary. The proxy of the
State was held by w. G. Broadfoot Esq.
The report of the President and Directors and
the General Superintendent, showed the road to he
IN better condition than at any time within four
years past; the company nearly ont of debt and
surplus Of about So, 500 of cash on hand.
The President and Directors were authorized to
sell any part of the road they may deem advisable.
This action was taken to carry out if practicable,
division of the road at High Point and let the Stock
holders at and west of High Point become the own
erS of all the road west of that place, and merge
the stock held by them. and the stockholders east
Of High Point become the owners of all east Of the
same. This arrangement was legalized by the last
legislature IF it can he successfully carried out,
II Is believed it will result in good to both sections,
as the road is too long to be successfully managed.
s. W. Tillinghast, DR.. George G. Newly, f. E.
DeSchweinitz D. McDiarmid, JAS Kyle, Chas. Ben
DOW, 5. Boon, Jas. MARITIME and John Fl. Hall were
elected Directors for the ensuing year.
Alta subsequent meeting of the Board S. W. Til
l'nghast was elected President Jno NJ. Rose Secre-
@ry, and Jonathan Worth General Superintendent.
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UNIVERSITY.

u aHs
TIME EXAMINATION OFlTHE STUDENTS OF THE
IL University Of North Carolina will begin Monday,
the 2Sh of May instant and continue until the day of the
College Commencement on Thursday the 7th of June.
Under resolution of the Board, the following members
have been selected to superniedd the examination:
DANIEL NJ BARRINGER,
WILLIAM H. BATTLE,
ROBERT R. BRIDGER5
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM,
WALTER F. LEAH,
The Standing Committee Visitation for the year $780,
consists of
His Excelency, JOHN W. ELLIS,
Gov. of the State, and President sr-o6fcio.
Hon. DAVID L. SWAIN. Ii. d., - +.
President Of the College.
THOMAS 4. ASHE,
WILLIAM. W. AVERY,
DANIEL NJ. BARRINGER,
WILLIAM A BL0UNT,
THOMAS BRAGG, ~
GEORGE F. DAVIDSON, .fst
WILLIAM EATON, Jr,
burgess s.. GATHER,
SOLOMON GRAVES
JAMEsS-E. f. HARDY,
FREDERICK ]. HILL.
WILLIAM W. HOLDEN,
WILLIAM LANDER,
MATTHIAS E. MANLY,
--...g -.E BARTHOLOMEW F. MOORE,
RUFUS L. PATTERSON,
DAVID S. REID,
DEWITT c. STONE,
JOSEPH NJ. TAYLOR,
... WILL II. WASHINGTON,
..... .. NICHOLAS L. WILLIAMS
All other Trustees of the University who may attend
will be considered members of this committee.
CHARLES MANLY, -
Secretary.
Raleigh, May l, 1860. std.
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IHE REVISED CODE OF ALABAMA.-We learn that
UOV Moore, of Alabama, has appointed the Hon.
turner Reavis to prepare Revised Code Of the laws
" Alabama. This is doubtless most excellent ap-
pohtment. Judge Reavis has been on the Circuit
bench of that State for the past ten years with the
uloounded confidence of the community.
Many of our older citizens well remember hand
"one lght-haired boy of bright and intelligent
N'lnng face" that waited on the customers in the
sOre Of old Mr.. Boccardi, an Italian baker and con-
acc, one living at that time in Raleigh.
That curly-headed lad. called little Turner, is the
present Judge. The boy who, unaided, taught him
'e, In bakery how to spell baker, and by industry
a"u Perseverance, with nothing else to back him,
arrives at eminent station, deserves the support and
'Onmendation of all good men.
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For the Standard.

Boon HILL, April, 1860.
Mr.. HOLDEN: Almost everything depends upon
having judicious leaders. The time is near at hand
when the Democracy of Johnston will assemble in
Convention to nominate Candidates to represent
them in the next Legislature. suggest the name Of
John William Watson as a suitable person for the
Senate; Mr.. W. Watson and Daniel Gardner, for
the House of Commons. The above ticket, in my
humble opinion, will achieve great victory for us
in the coming election. w.
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For the Standard.
MILITARY CONVENTION.

It is proposed that a convention of all the Com
mssioned Officers of the State, both militia and
volunteers, be held in the City of Raleigh some
time in May or June, and it is requested that the
militia and volunteers of Wake county consider the
matter and fix the time for holding said convention
The object is to agree upon plan.for revsal Of
the Militia Code, TO be recommended to the next
Legislature
{ = - 49, - AN OFFICER.
Papers IN che State, without respect to par
will please insert the above and aid in this i'm
portrait NATTER
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aledical society Of North.carolipa.

Medical Society Of North.Car0lina.
The eleventh annual meeting of this Society was
held in the town of Washington on the goth of
April There were large number of physicians
in attendance from the mountains to the seaboard and
an additional number Of thirty new members, who
Joined the Society. 1t is in hourishing and pros
porous state number of reports were made by
different members from the various counties upon
the diseases which prevailed in their immediate To-
cations.
Dr. Edward Warren resigned the editorship of the
Medical Journal, having been lately elected to a
ProfessorShip in the University of Maryland; and
Doctors c. E. johnson and s. S. Satchwell were
elected its editors.
The annual address was delivered by Dr. Howard,
of Warrenton Subject Dignity and utility of
the medical profession and the duties of medical
men," It was generally considered that it was
the best address ever delivered before the society,
and that DR.. Howard has acquired additional repu-
tation as writer and orator.
DIR. n. j. Pttman, of Marlborough was reelected
President and Drs. j. j. Summerell, G. Fl. Hodges,
G. ]. Murphy, and W. A. B. Norcom Vice-Presi
dents. Secretary, Dr. W. G. Thomas; Treasurer,
c. w. Graham Orator, DR.. d. T. Tayloe, of Wash
ington.
The next meeting of the Society will be held at
Morganton in May 1861
We learn that the Inequalities of the citizens of
Washington proved to be most cordial and liberal.
The private families of the town entertained num-
Der of the profession; and contributed greatly in
aiding the professional gentlemen of Washington
in entertaining the members of the Society. The
mar, in ot4a
soon forget the unbounded attention of their pro-
feSsonal brethren of Washington for their untring
attention to make their visit apcasantand inteec-
tual one. While neither pains nor expense were
spared to render their stay agreeable, the meeting
of 1860 will be long remembered by those who
were so fortunate to be present that OCCASION
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MARRIED..

In Christ Church. Raleigh. Thursday the 26th inst
BY the Rev DIR. Mason, William E. Anderson Esq., Miss
Mary Louisa Syme daughter of John W. Syme Esq, of
tbs City.
In Johnston county, the 10th inst BY A. Coats ESQ.,,
Mr.. W. r. johnson To Miss NJ. A. E, Penny.
~ City papers please copy.
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The RASPBERRY lNsEcT.-At a late meeting of the
Cincinnati Horticultural Society, whose discussions
we are pleased to see, continually throwing new
light upon horticultural knowledge on all ger
main subjects of interest to gardening operations
We noticed the comments on this raspberry insect,
but think it is not Cicada but that it belongs to
tn class Of borers called by Enomologists Aegeria.
We have an enemy of the like kind on our raspberry
in the South; one that attacks the grape another
the peach tree another the common willow, &c:
"Dr. w. B. Chapman presented specimen of the
work of an insect on the common raspberry, appa-
rently the same rs the one presented few weeks
ago on the grape vine, which the Committee on En-
tomology suggested at that time to be Cicada.-,
Dr. Chapman stated that the grub of the Ccada
leaves the tree as soonas it is Matched, and is pro-
vided with six strong legs, its retreat beng the
ground, wherei snbsists on roots, etc the grub,
Of the present insect seeming to be worm destitute
of legs, and apparently living on the pith Of the
plant = : Z s. .
whole Of the raspberry crop, in some places, had
been cut off blythe depredatons Of the above insect
An eccentric child 1.-TWO years old may be strange.
but when only two days old isa little stranger.
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FOR GOVERNOR:
HON. JOHN w. ELLIS,
OF ROWAN.
Appointments.
OF ROWAN.

appointments.
Gov. Ellis and Mr.. Pool will address the people
At the following times and places:
Beaufort, Carteret, Tuesday, May 1st
Newborn, Craven, Thursday, Sd
Kinston, Lenoir Saturday, 9Th.
Snow Ill., Greene, Monday, 9TH.
Greenville, Pitt, Tuesday, Sth.
Washington, Beau ort, Wednesday, 9th.
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For the Standard.
FhT inc =
CORRESPONDENCE.
t. J. FOOTE, Secy.

CHATHAM county n. c., April %, 1860.
Dear Sir: At meeting of the Bear Greek Vol
unteer Company, on the 14th instant, the company
agreed to celebrate the 4th of July, and you were
unanimously chosen by the company to deliver the
address on the occasion. We, the undersigned
were appointed committee to inform You of your
appointment and request your acceptance of the
same. Yours, &c,
j. +. RIVES,
II. 0. DUNLAP Com.
W. S. WEBSTER
W 7 Hp, FSn
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Very respectfully,
East Ala. Male College, Auburn, April II, 1860.

- We quote from the Rough Notes published
at Godsboro', an account of the Gubernatorial can
vass 1t will be seen thereby how that His Excel
l,ncy stirs that Pool up to such degree, that it is
impossible to see whether it swims with "Adpigs"
or "anti- Ad-bacon." So much for buckingham.
Our Long Green's borough man has not succeed
ed in yet getting single squeak or grunt from his
swinIsh litter he Dragged upon some time since.
Admit, Long, fellow that it will be totally in-Ad-
MISSILE during this campaign. You will have need
of all the grunts you will have strength enough
left to raise, to root yourself through.
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ACTING sENsrBLY TO the LAsT.-Macready, the
great English actor, now in his sixty-eighth year,
just married Miss Cecile Spencer, and charm
% SpnSter at that who is in her twenty third year.
ACT well your part there all the merit lies"
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ID L e ID

In Randolph county, on the 22d inst Mr. Zabe Mcdaniel
in the Esd yea of his age Mr. Mcdaniel consistent
member of the Missionary Baptist Church for several
before his death. He has left wife and several children
to mourn their loss ICoM.
In this county, the 28d of April, billiard Hudson,
Esq, in the seth year of his age.
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EJTST RECEIVED =

test styles of bOSOms-warrnted BIT and stylish.
Pairs of best black French Doe Skin Cashmere
Pants-price $9-very eheaP.
Raleigh. n. C, April IL, 1860. Sl-3t.
- Register and Age copy.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

We authorized to announce that the Democratic
party Of Orange county will hold County Convention
Tuesday Of MAY Court the courthouse in HllsbOro
nominate candidates to represent said county in the
Legislature 1t requested that each Captains District
hold primary meetings, and send delegates TO said
ton.
May ], 1860. STD.
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BARRY'S TRICOPHEROUSi is the best and
cheapest article for dressing, beauyng cleansing, curl
ing preserving and restoring the hair Ladies, try it.
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers.
March 49, 1860. ll-w6sw6m0s.
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.- II. II. GHAPJTN.
BOOK BINDER & BLANK BOOK MANU-
FACTURER,

RALEIGH, m. c.,
N EsPECTPULLY INFORMS THE CITIZENS OF
Id RALEIGH and the vicinity generally, that he will
promptly and puncuay attend 70 the binding of beos-
rprs Na0ases and Periodicals of all kinds and in any
STYLE plain or ornamental, moderate terms
~ All BLANK BOOKS ordered from ara manu-
featured BY me- in the City Of Raleigh, N. C.
December 20, 1882 l69-w&swly.
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EMPORIUM OF CLOTHING !
UNIFORMITY IN PRICES!

"ARDING STILL ADIIERES TO THE ONE PRICE
Ell sySIem-ArtcIes sold at the lowest remunerative
rates. uniformly of best material manufactured in best and
most novel mode-expressly for Southern Market. New
Goods by almost every Express arrival.
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Charleston, April 80. -
Convention adjourned till tomorrow morning.
Cincinnati Platform adopted Boiling more on
slavery. South Carolina, Mississippi Texas, Loui-
siana, Florida and Alabama left the Convention.
Much excitement No vote yet taken for Presi-
dent w. W. II. ~
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NIFTY THOUSAND FEET SEASONED
F BOX PLANK wanted by WfLKERSON FULLER
delivered at Hilsborough, IN. @ CR.R Those having
plank SELL will please address at Leasburg Caswel
county, N. G.
April 3, 1860. A-wkt.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

We are authorized to announce that there will be meet.
ing the Democrats Of White Oak District, at Green
Level. ON SATURDAY May 9th, to sppoin delegates 10
the County Convention. .s.zSss s5;e. - !.
April q, $780, STD
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

We authorized TO announce that the Democrats of
Little River BuaOe and Cross Roads Districts will meet
Rolesvile the 10th of May, select delegates
represent them in the County Convention be held at
Raleigh, the I'd Monday in Nav full attendance is
requested MANY DEMOCRATS
May /, 1860. Sid.
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SPLENDID DAHLIAS.--A FINE COLLECTION
- Of Dahlias potts. at - cents each. at
THOMAS CARRIERS Nursery,
Raleigh, May !, 1860. S5-lm.
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a FRESH SUPPLY OF GOSHEN BUTTER
n Just received Alsn fine lot of Hams and Tongues,
Smoked and Picked Beef &c.
W. ROBERT ANDREWS.
May /, 1850. 35-tf
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CHARLESTON, April %, 1850. -
In session last night till eleven Q1.) No plat
form yet adopted No vote for President, Alabama,
Mississippi and other extreme Southern State may
secede to-day. North Carolina viii abide the Con
vention. Prospects rather gloomy -. Z, fsa7L =
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DANCY, LYMAN L CO.,
1aA Deal 0fraaf

JOHN DANCY, late of Tarboro', n. C.
JOHN II. LYMAN, of Scotland Neck, N. c.
F. n. HYMAN, late of Warrenton, n. G..
New York, May !, 1860. S5-H
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New York, Nav ], Il

We beg to call the attention of friends and the pub
lie to the above notice. particularly those tributary to Nor
folk. By this arrangement shall be able to give our
the advana of both markets. either for the sale
of produce purchase of supplies charging but
mission All produce consg ed to the Norfolk House will
be sold this market whenever think it to the inter-
f ttao
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NOTICE.

MIR. JOHN H. HYMAN, OF SCOTLANDNECK, N.
INl c. this day becomes partner in our House, and,
for the future, the style will be Dancy, Hyman Co.
On the LIST Of September a branch house will be
opened in Norfolk Va, under the of Hyman Dancy
& Co., to be conducted by John Fl. Lyman M Hyman.
DANCY LYMAN.
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An eccentric cbildtwo years old may be strang
but when only two days old is little stranger.