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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

WAKE LIGHT DRAGONS AND PINEY WOODS CAV
ALRY.-The account of the meeting of these gallant
Companies at huntsville, furnished by friend, is,
we regret to say, crowded out 1t shall appear in
our next The occasion was one long to be remem-
bered.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

~ In order to give those employed in our office
an opportunity of enjoying the Christmas holidays
we issue the Standard one day in advance of its
usual time of publication. We shall publish again
on Saturday next, emitting Thursdays issue.
We tender TO our friends and patrons the compli-
mentS of the season
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

SOUTH CAROLINA 0FFIcE-HoLDERs AND THE UNION
1t is fact worthy of note that out of seven hundred
and eighty one South Carolinians set down in the
blue books reeeipting the United States pay rolls
for different services, only nine have resigned, to
take effect on the 4th Of next March.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

FuGITIvE SLAVE CAUGHT-A we'll dressed negro,
with $3.50 in his pocket, was arrested near Rome,
Ind, few nights ago and taken to the lIawsvile,
KY. Jail. He confessed that he has runaway negro
and belonged to a Mr.. Boyd, of Louisian.-Louis.
TOurDUl
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

ADAM who seeded from paradise, by refusing
to obey the law of the Lord, was the first seces-
sionSt-BOston Trader.
He was turned out for not obeying the law
Does Massachusetts, ''take T'-CincinRati Enquirer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

A BoY's COMPOSITION ON THE SEASONS" There
is four seasons; spring, summer, autumn, and win
ter. They are all pleasant Some people like the
spring best; but for me, give me liberty, or give
me death. Finis-the end"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

~ The Hon. Thomas Bragg arrived at home
from Washington on Saturday evening last Messrs.
GIlmer and Leach also passed through on their way
home
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

~ The Charleston Mercury, noticing the resig-
nation of Gen. Cass Secretary of State calls that
venerable and patriotic statesman, "the hoary
trickster and humbug"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
SOuth.CarOlina.

We publish to-day some of the proceedings of the
SouthCarolna Convention, now in session at Char
lesion These proceedings are interesting. They
show the beginning of the condition of that State
independent power Independent, did we say
Is she indeed out of the Union? She says so by
liz. o.,'..-..ee, but will Mr.. Buchanan regard her?
Will the lowers of Europe treat with her?
Gen. JamSon, en- taking his seat as temporary
President of the Convention, uttered the following
extraordinary language:
AT the moment Of naugurating great movement
like the present trust that will go forward and
not be diverted from purpose by influences from
you no better motto than Dantons at the commence
ment OF the French Revolution: ITO dare! and
again to dare. and without emu to dare!" Ap-
plauSe.
This gentleman was afterwards elected President
of the Convention over such men as Orr, Chestnut
Gist, and Wardlaw. We are bound, therefore, to
regard the above language the language of the
Convention. Patriotic inspiration is drawn from
the boodiest fountains of the French revolution and
the monster Danton is held up before the people
as model of virtue and courage.
On the 2lst the parchment containing the Ordi-
nance of secession having been prepared, it was
signed by the President and members of the Con-
venton. The President then proclaimed South
Carolina an independent Commonwealth.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
Another defeat of the Republicans.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Dec 20.-A special election
for Mayor took place in this city yesterday Stephen
C. Bems, democrat was elected by 80 majority over
Daniel L. Harris, republican. The vote is 100 larger
than that cast at the Presidential election. Much
excitement prevailed while the election was pro-
crossing.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

DOUGLAS ON Personal LIBERTY BlILs.-The fol-
lowing was the close of Mr. Douglass speech in the
Senate on Tuesday:
~ wish we could have list of the fugitive slaves
that returned and one of the number rescued
and venture the assertion that Southern gentle
would be amazed at the fidelity with which
that law has been executed. | believe if We could
have record Of the cases. they would be ashamed
to bring up that subject one of the causes to
justify the dissolution of the Union. | have no
apology to make for the Personal Liberty Bills. |
think them all n violation Of the spirit OF the Con-
stitution and think they ought to be repealed at
once, and think our Northern people ought to
repeal them as duty to themselves-not upon any
demand of the Southern people, but to put them
selves in the right. The State have the honor to
represent never passed any such law. | wish there
was no cause Of complaint of any other State
While we hear of Personal Liberty Bills presented
cause of disunOn, are told, and so far as |
know, the statement is true, that in 10 one case
have these bills been the of depriving master
Of the return Of his slave. These bills generally
exist in that part of the country where fugitiveS
never come, yet it so happens that there is the
greatest excitement this question just in proper
ton as you recede from the line which divides the
free from the slave States. Those Of US who live
upon the borders can live IN peace with each other.
There never was time when my friend from Mis-.
souri, mr. Green and myself could not have settled
tins question by referring 1t to Justice of the
Peace on each side Of the river, with power to
choose third, and agree to abide by the award.
But when you go north to Vermont where they
scarcely ever slave, and would not know how
one looked they disturbed about the wrongs Of
the slave And when you get down South to Geor-
ga and Alabama, where they never lose any slaves,
they disturbed by the outrages of these bills and
the non enforcement Of the fugitive slave law,
just in proportion as they have interest in It,
and don't know what they talking about
Laughter in the galleries.)
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
MARRIED..

On Tuesday the 4th inst the residences of the BRIDES
father. BY the Rev Mr.. Tabb, Mr. W c. Nance of Craw-
urdvlie Miss, to Mis- Laura F. Ledbeter Of the
place.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
BOOKS, PERIODICALS. &C.

TINHE subscriber tenders his thanks 10 the friends and
the publ for the patronage heretofore bestowed upon
bn, and promises in the future spare exertio1s
please and accommodate his customers He be found
punctuay at his stand at The Central Depot, with full
supply of the latest newspapers and Of The best bucks
and periodicals. lie Respectfully suicls call frum all
who wish keep psted the aud literature OF the
day H. UTLEY
RalegH, Dec %. 1860 loft
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

The Georgia House Of Representatives has passed
bill compelling free negroes to make choice of a
master by the. LIST of May 1861, or be sold by the
sheriff into slavery.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

Ho1o they Take ii at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The session Of South
Carolina is taken by outsiders very quietly Moth
ing is yet known to the course that will be taken
by the Executive or Congress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

MEssRs. BRAGG AND BRANcH.-We are gratifed
in being able to state with confidence that in the
midst of the detection of many of the Democratic
leaders in this State and their open efforts to
promote disunon, Messrs. Bragg and Branch will
stand by the Union long there is any hope left
of holding it together. But in taking this position
south They will demand for the South what she
ought TO claim, and what all honest conservative
men among us will insist upon. They will not
Weld an inch of what the integrity and honor oil the
South must demand but they will labor with the
conservative men of the country to prevent dssolu-
ton but if it must come, they will go as North
Carolina goes They will be ready to sanction what
the people demand, without attempting, as the Sc
cess;onists are doing. to control and manufacture
nubllc sentiment. These gentlemen are known to
be sound Democrats but we honor them neverthe-
less for the manly and conservative position they
take Washington Despatch.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

Union Meeting at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 2O.-The Union meeting held
here yesterday was large and enthusiastic Con-
ciliatory resolutions were adopted.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

King Victor Emanuel has given ZOo,Vo9 ira me-
in aid of the public schools to be estaolsneu III W.
Piles.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

THE VOICE THE PEoPLE-We shall continue
in next extracts from letters received from
friends. These letters are from all parts of the
State, and from gentlemen of all parties. They leave
doubt our mind that at least three fourths of
the people of this State opposed to dlsunion for
existing causes.
We take this occasion to return our sincere thanks
to our friends for the liberal and generous manner
in which they sustaining in the present crisis
Our subscription list is constantly increasing. The
effort to put this journal down because it speaks the
honest sentiments of its Editor and because it re-
presents the people rather than the politicians, will
fail This press is no joint stock concern, owned and
controlled by set of designing politicians. 1t is
free . speak and to act for itself 1t depends not
upon the favor Of men high in place for success, but
it relies the people to sustain it in the contest it
is waging for their prosperity security, and best in
tereStS.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

NOTICE.-APPLICATION WILL BE MADE TO
II the next Legislature of NorthCaroua to incorporate
the Sulphur Springs CampGround in CleaYeaud county
MANY CITIZENS.
oct 10, 1850. 52-lmpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25

A PPLlCATION WILL BE MADE TO THE NEXT
n Legislature Of h-Carolina, By the citizens Of
sage Of law prevent the sale of spruous liquors With.
in two miles of the Courthouse. =.
November Is, 1860. sl-ln.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16

thu crushed hotes of hrr ankle, With
main strength ,hr pulled il ont. and crnwled
along furtunat IL towards u small aperture
4 uv head. through whicl, her cries were
/ heard, md she wa. drawn udi Ater u
\ f-w WEEKS Of grg, suffering $ q in thu
hospital, she was pm on The cars, her fare
plid. Il Sic dispatched iur home. those
in charge of her trusting 10 The humanity
nt' travellers To assist IN lemnving her ut the
change uf car. Fortunately her case en-
listed The .ynpniirs Of stranger gentle
man and his ION, who brs'oscd on her ev-
cry ncedtul care till thy all reached Mont
pcler d'pot, VIII re that gentleman with his
son AT his own cXpenIr, hired n team. at
tended her home and placed her on her
only bed. And there she still remains, suf-
feIing from her disabled limb. aud helpless
rs child, without money, and without fuel
or provisions ether than those sparingly
contributed by her poor and almost equally
destitute nj ,hbors.
A me- Ting Of the first mortgage bond
holders of the Vermont Central railroad
was held NJ Boston last week. A commit
tee reported that tie 'compromse" agreed
70 b twern the TRUSTEES of the bondholders
and he Vermont and Canada company was
gros, swinde upon the courts TO remove
tn trustees and fore,lo the mortgage ut
the earliest day possible. 1t was stated
that tie trustees are largely interested in
the Vermont End Canada stock, and were
not acting at all for the intererts of those
hey represented. A full and complete
possession by The bondhohlrrS as an incor-
poraied company, would alone meet the in
tereStS of creditors, ard n committee was
appointed TO seek such result.
A ycnturcsome party of eight persons,
fur gentlemen and four ladies', thought it
wolld he a smart thing to visit Mansfield
mountain in midwinter, and dill so a few
weeks since and staid all night, but the
weather changed before morning, growing
very cold, with high wind ana heavy
snow, aid they came near perishing in the
storm. Had not three or four of the in
habitants at the foot of the mountain zone
up to meet them in The morning, some or
all of the party would have persisted. The
gentlemen had become quite exhausted in
their efforts TO beat a road for the horses,
and two or three of the ladies had nearly
given up in despair, when friendly assist
ance came to their relief.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16
Missouri Republican State Con-
yenfiOn,

a Decision as 10 Dir. Bates.-A Repub-
Lean State Conv ention for Missouri vas
held at 81. Louis, on Saturday evening, for
the choice of delegates TO the national con-
yeniion at Chicago. Less than POO per-
sons we're present, and only one county sent
Regularly elected delegates j. Graft
BrsGn MAS president, and resolutions were
passed, eaJsrsinS the principles set forth in
IN tlie call of the R2tional convention. pledg-
ing support TO The nomiaee Of that conven-
ton, and recommending Edward Bates for
IFS nomination for the presidency = also re-
sarding The threats of dissolution with scorn
aud contempt, pledsing their lives, fortunes
and honor 60 the preservation of the union.
recognizing the irrepressible conflict between
free and slave labor in Missouri. holding
il the dsiy Of the government, to protect the
sSgtafs Of free intercourse between citizens
OF the Different States, opposing any change
OF rehabilitation laws. flvoring the home
stead biz. tlie Paciii; railroad bill. and the
colonization Of free blaek.. A State GEN.
iE2l nommi;;ee was elected with power to
appoiEi an electoral ticket.
A iall delegation, at large and by dis
tricis. were chosen to tl,e Chicago con,en-
ION Those al large are Il. Graiz Brown.
fraIeis L. clair, DR., James Sutton and
Frederick Muenich. The resolution nom.
mating Mr. Bates for prssi,Ien. met viii,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16

and china trIles, and so useful Il proves, to-,
if any accident happens TO ten thousand III
lie knicS -knacks that ladies delight in, No
sending 10 the manufacturers for repairs AZ
an expense scarcely less than would attend
The purchase of new article. A few of
the crystal drops skiltuly applied BY fair
fingers, will set all right. For furniture.
for work-boxes, FIR books, for eceyyihing, it
is perfect little family physician The
amount OF money that one OF these little
bottles can save in month, would seem al
most incredible, and the ladies rely on their
Prepared Glue as a scrt of Magician that
can effect everything And they kao'o to-.
When any article of domestic reform meets
the enthusiastic sanction at their hands that
Spalding's Prepared Glue has received. you
may be bretty sure it is snmethirg worth
having on your closet shelf.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16

lishment it was highly profitable, but i'm,
failed to maintain either its literary or a,s
slavery position, and has naturally decl,.
in popular favor. There is small chanoo
success for any paper at Washino,o
which does not live, like everything al,
there, on government patronage.
News from Nebraska reports rcpplr
can majority in the convention just ele,,,
there for making state constitution.
Quite an excitement has been occo,;o,,
in Washington by the action of two yon,,
ladies of that city, who, having become e,
cinated with the stage, formed the pro;,.
of clipping to New York, with the intent
of becoming actresses. They have boa
occupied the first social position, are fns,
educated, and one Of them is the daoobe
OF wealthy parents. In pursuance of tbs
mad project they packed up quite an .,
tensive wardrobe Of dresses, and by Sam
~ sumo
means made their way undiscovered 10 II.
railroad depot on Friday last, but arri,i,I
there, fortunately, too late for The train, tb,,
were forced 10 return to the city, but insle,i
of gcing to their homes they took lodsiD,,
for the night at boarding house near 4
capitol. Their relatives in the meanin,
discovered their whereabouts, and I.,
were consequently rescued from what uy6
have become a sad fate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16
Various rten,s.

Judge Smaley of Vermont, is 10 be the
successor of the late Judge Ingersoll of Ct.
as the assisting judge in the Uuited States
courts of New York city. This position is
not altogether an undesirable one. While
officiating there the hotel expenses of the
Judge are born by the governmelt +, and as
the late Judge was comfortable liver and
not aversc 10 glass Of wine, it i. TO be
presumed that Judge Smaley viii follow
an example so emneully correct and judy
NAUTICAL.
The New Jersey opposition convention
which assembled az Trenton, on THURSDAY.
aud appointed delegates 10 Chicago. wa.
composed in about equal paris Of the FIRE.
mont and Fillmore mn Of 1856. who
promise to he as well consolidated IN thc
coming national campaign as they have been
IN recent state elections AllIr ugh the con-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16
STATE OF VERMONT.
A Proiuluation.
ny mi.ANp malt, GOVERNOR.

Before commencing the lnbors of seed
time il was the wont of our ancestors. Win
were ever ready to acknowledge their Il :
p.ndencc upon an overriding Providence,
10 set apart day nt Public Prayer md
Humiliation. This day, like their Thanks
giving at The close Of harvest Time, wns Oh
served with spirit If hevot, dncss and hui
mliiy that must ever cha'l,nge tbs admi.
ration Of the Christian world.
TIL, refore, in accordance with this time
IGNORED and hallowel custam, | appoint
FRIDAY TuE Cru DAY or ArEiL NEXT,
10 be Observed by the people Of this State
MS day of Public Fasting, Humiliation
and Payer.
1t US on that day, absiaining from all
u1ncccs'a Y labor and amusement. assem-
Lle in our respective houses Of worship.
and with hears Fl led with gratitude give
thanks to the Almighty for the manifold
'lessings Iht, Hi mercy, He las seer
fit TO shower upon Us; for the virtue and
intelligence that il such large degree pre-
vail throughout our State; an for the
many advantages of religious and civil
fir cdbm which we are PERM ted TO erjoy.
LIT us pray that the Divine favor may
continue TO rest upon us that true religion
and morality may ever be the Influences
that actuate Us in the performance of our
duties; that the labors of the hasbandman
IL the coming year may b" crowned with
success aud his gamers filled with an abnn-
dance of tn futs of the earth; that do
nestle tranquility may continue; that
Christian forl france and lr tlery love
may exert their benign influence through
out tie length and breadth of the land.
Let us invoke the favor of Heaven upon
our schools and colleges, and pray that they
NAV send forth men and women whose aim
shall be to inculca,e high toned morality.
aid elevate the condition OF social and in
lel!ectual lie. Let us offer up Prayer for
the oppressed ,f all natiors for those who
are in spiritual as well as those in bodily
bonlase. Let us pray that famine AMI
pesiilence may be far removed from our
borders; that life, liberty and property
may receive proper protection; that health
and prosperity may prevail. Finally let Us
pray with - broken and contrite spirit" that
when our labors on earth are ended it will
he the will of our Father TO take US under
his Heavenly Protection.
Gisen under my hand and the seal of this
State, nj the Executive Chamber at
North bennington, this Sth day of March.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty. and of the In
dependence of the Uni ell States the |
tighty-fourth. INLAND HALL.
BY the Governor.
WILBUR p DAVIS.
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16
The Result,

CoNcoRD, March 13-Midnight. We
have returns from 90 towns, which foot up
for Goodwin, 24,j66; Cate, 2l,l32. This
summary does rot include Cheshire or the
lower part of Rockingham County, which
will probably add to Mr.. Goodwn's MAORI
ty. The Republicans have elected four and
probably all of the five Councillors, nine OF
the twelve Senators, and about one humid
red majority of the Legislature. So far
the Republicans have majorities in seven of
the ten counties.
Seventy-iour towns elect 100 Republi-
can and 30 Democratic Representatives.
The entire Republican ticket is elected
in Rockingham County.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-16

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENcE.-Thc open
ing OF spring brings indications of revival
among churches. The feeling is at no one
place very great or absorbing but many
churches report an increased interest which
promises to yield de>ioable results. The
Baptist church at Fairfax, has been enjoy
ing large revival through the winter, un-
der the efforts of Elders Baldwin and Dunn,
and seventeen united with the church on
the 4th. The church of Rev. James Pike,
recently member of Congress, at Fisher
Vile, n. H., has recently experienced a re-
vival and fifty have united with the church.
The Baptist church at North Coiebrook,
CT, is experiencing pleasant revival, and
several hopeful conversions have taken
place. Twelve persons were baptized in
the Merrimac street Baptist church, Bos-
ton, last Sunday. making 81 in all who have
joined the church within a month, as a part
of the results Of the preaching of Elder
Knapp. Twelve persons were baptized in
the second Baptist church at Fall River,
two weeks since. Some of the churches in
New York city, in Albany and Troy, and
in other towns and cities of that state, are
experiencing promising revivals.