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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

AN IMPRESSIVE ENTREE.-Mr. Blondin proposes to
bring the Prince of Wales from Canada to the Uni
ted States, across the Niagara Falls in wheelbar-
row, on tight rope, free of expense. The follow
ing is the letter to the Duke of Newcastle. Wheth-
er it is genuine or not the New York Post does not
say. 1t does not guaranty it:
NIAGARA FALLs, U. S. A.
August %, 1860.
"7o his Grace the Duke Of Neucastle:
DEAR SIR: Tt is important that the Prince of
Wales entrance into the United States should pro-
duce sensation worthy of the country and of
himself
He will probably arrive among us by way of Nj
agara Falls, where the greatest natural phenomenon
of this continent has been running over six thou
sand years in preparation for this event
In order that the occasion may be fitly improved,
propose to take the heir apparent to the British
throne across the falls in wheelbarrow on tight
rope, free of expense.
The progress of the trip shall be diversified by
fireworks and various gymnastic feats such as the
occasion and the inclination of the Prince of Wales
may suggest
In this way, thousands may see him arrive who
would not have an opportunity if he came by rail-
road or any ordinary conveyance.
If it would please your grace should be very
happy to bring you in the same way, and other
members of the Princes suit, which he may desig-
nate.
fany accident should happen by which his high
ness or any members of his party should be precip-
itated into the gulf (of which, assure you there is
little danger), the money taken from the spec
tators shall be promptly and conscientiously re-
funded.
Please submit this proposition to his highness,
and favor me with reply at your earliest conve-
nience
am your grace's most obedent
and most humble servant
NJ BLONDIN."
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Judge Douglas In Raleigh.

Judge Douglas arrived here on Wednesday even
,Ins' on the Raleigh and CASTOR train. Messrs.
brooks, Busbee and DeCarterett met him at Castor,
ana returned with him. He was met at the depot
=! quite considerable crowd, all anxious to catch
asnt OF the "little giant" Henry W. Miller, Esq,
welcomed him to our State IN few remarks we'll
,'"celved W and admirably delivered, to which Mr..
nOuslas responded in brief but appropriate man
~ Three cheers were then given, and he was es-
t'''ea to his rooms at the Marlborough House. where
H. Was visited by many persons during the evening.
was little hoarse, from speaking the night be-
s's IN the open air at Petersburg Va, but appeared
~, s'0a condition otherwise; and by his free and
..u ,es'faned manner he won the favor of all who
called upon him.
tAs ~ II thursday evening Judge Douglas spoke from
,, Eastern Portico Of the Capitol to large and an
Ron RauS'astc crowd. He left on Friday morning for
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05
The Douglas Convention.

The Douglas Convention assembled in this City
on Thursday last acted, and adjourned. Thirty
three Counties were represented by about one
hundred delegates! We give elsewhere sketch of
the proceedings.
1t will be that an Electoral ticket was FORM
ed and steps taken to divide the Democratic party
of the State. Many good and true Democrats took
part in this Convention, and it is not our purpose
to mpeach either their motives their patriotism;
bat the inevitable tendency of their is to de-
feat the choice of the majority of the party in the
State and to give the State to Bell and Everett
We do not perceive that any good can come of this
division Why not unite on Breckenridge in the
South and on Douglas in the North, and thus pre-
the strongest possible front in both sections to
the black Republicans We believe after all that
the plan proposed under our Editorial head is the
true one; and not entirely without hope that
through the action of the Breckenridge and Douglas
Executive Committees some such plan will be adopt
ed
Of course the Oppositionists are much pleased
with this Douglas movement. On all hands we hear
them declaring that they for Bell first and Doug
las next Any movement which divides and prom
ises to defeat the Democratic party Of the State
cannot fail to be gratifying to the Opposition.
The speech Of Judge Douglas, delivered on Thurs
day evening, was of course an able and interesting
effort. 1t was an ultra Union speech. He declared
that the election of Lincoln would be no cause for
dissoving the Union, and that he would use force,
whether as Senator or President, to carry on the
government and preserve 1t from disruption He
charged that if Lincoln should be elected the result
would be justly attributable to the secession at Bal
tmore. But We are not able now, if we had space,
to sketch the speech 1T will be published in full.
We appeal to the Democracy of the State to rouse
themselves and survey the danger which threatens
their ascendency. we must rally to the Electoral
tclst headed By Hdysoood and Scale and elect that
ticket That these Electors will do what patriotism
and a sense Of great public danger will enjon, we
entertain no doubt But whatever the result may
be in November, let us all SO act as to be able to
re-unite hereafter. Let us bear and forbear one
towards another. Any other course may defeat US
in 1861 and 1862, and may make the State perman-
entity Opposition. Shall we, by elimination and re.
crimnatlon-by the indulgence of passion and i'll
feeling, cast away the fruits of long years ofanxiety
and toll? We hope not. Let the Democratic peo-
pie Of the State take this cause into their own hands,
and call to account those leading Democrats who
may indulge in abuse and elimination towards any
portion of the party. If we cannot have entire
harmony, let us determine to approach it nearly
Spossible. Our hopes as Democrats in the future
call upon us to act now with prudence and discre-
uOn, and to discard, far as possible, all passion
and ill feeling. -
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FOR THE STATE AT LARGE. --
Robt. P. Dick, Of Guilford.
Duncan K. MeRae, of Craven.

The Convention concurred in the report of the
committee s@.7es -s.ss ,
The committee to which Mr.. Pennington's resolu-
ton referred reported through Mr. Miller in fa
vor of the immediate establishment Of Douglas Or
gan in Raleigh.
The report was unanimously adopted
On motion of Mr.. McRae, committee Of three
was appointed to telegraph to the National Democ-
racy Of New York and Illinois, that this Convention
had nominated straight out National Democratic
Electoral Ticket. The chair appointed Messrs. Nc
Rae, Tucker and McDougald.
On motion of Mr.. Myers the Executive committee
was instructed to have twenty thousand copies Of
the proceedings of the Convention, together with
Judge Douglas speech, published for circulation.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Busbee this motion was
reconsidered, and amended by leaving the number
of copies at the discretion of the Committee -
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WAYNE COUNTY vIcToRIoUsis :

The first bale of cotton rsceiped The Sluer Cob
let Awarded! s.
We were much pleased to notice the first bale Of
new cotton being drayed from the depot this even
ing to the store Of Messrs. William H. Oliver & Co.
This is the first bale of North Carolina cotton re-
ceived in any town in the State this season. It was
raised by Major George w. Collier. of Wayne coun-
ty. Mr.. Collier has several times had the first bale
in market, and we are pleased to see the Silver Cob
let awarded to one who by bis energy and persever
ance, is so worthy to- receive it and as soon we
learn Of its being disposed of will quote prices
&c-Neacbern PrOqress - :
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Capture of an Alleqed Slaoer;

NORFOLK, Aug 2s.-A brig, supposed to be the
Triton, arrived here to-day, Al days from Loando,
Africa, in charge Of Midshipman Farquhar. She
was captured by the U. s. steamer Mystic, and con-
tanned slave deck, watercasks, LOO in specie.
No papers and no colors. She cleared from New
Orleans in March, changed her captain and crew at
Cuba and sailed for Africa to take slaves purchased
for the brig Delicia She is fast sailer, and had
escaped from several English and American war.
vessels The crew, except ths supercargo and enc
seaman, will be detained as witnesses. ~.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

A GRAVE CHARGE.-The New York Evening Post,
black Republican journal, asserts, in commenting
upon Jere Clemens recent letter giving his reasons
for supporting Bell and Everett, that John Bell
once visited New York and ":ay around week or
more laying pipe for nomination as Vace Presi-
dent on the black Republican ticket!" The Post
thinks that if he BeD is so sound on the peculiar
institution" as Jere claims, that such conduct was
every naughty" What do the Bell-Everetts think
oft 5l x II "a
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

AZ At the last commencement of Emory &
Henry College, in Virginia we learn that the degree
of Master Of Arts was conferred upon L. j. Cheely,
Principal of Hookerton Male Academy, Greene
County, N. G. ..
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

SPEECH OF DR.. Fox.-We received too late for
publication to-day copy of the speech Of DR.. Fox,
President of the Douglas Convention. 1t will ap-
pear in our next.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

The MOUNTAIN DISTRICT The Asheville Neus
says that Mr.. Pools majority over Gov Ellis, in the
Mountain District, is SO. Last year Mr. Vance, Op.,
was elected to Congress by over 1000 majority
Well done for the Mountain District. Next year
we trust Mr.. Vance will be soundly thrashed-out
of Congress.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LANDll

u at the late residence of VIM. Bland deceased, the
heirs law who all of full age) of the said deceased
will sell the land Of which be died seized and possessed
lying Haw rlver and containing 1S4 acres There is
Grst Mill on the premises with excellent water powerA
The farm is very valuable for all farming purposes
being of the best in Chatham There is good Dwell
ling on the premises and the Of all sotss are
and bond and good security required Full Terms made
known the DAY Of SALE and the sale will he made with
out reserve. ~ l.s5sr s.
Chatham Co., N. c., Aug. 1s. $780, 7o-tds E
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Public Speaking.

We are requested to state that Messrs. Dick and
Mcllae, the State Electors on the Douglas ticket,
will address the people at Charlotte on Saturday,
the Sth instant.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

For the Standard.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the friends
of Judge Douglas, and the citizens generally, was
held in the Court House on Tuesday, the 28th inst
in the City of Raleigh at 8 o'clock P. NJ, to make
arrangements for the reception and entertainment
of Judge Douglas during his visit to our City.
On motion of Quentin Busbee, ESQ.,, the meeting
was organized by calling William White, ST., Esq,
to the Chair, and requesting John N. Bunting to
act as Secretary. -
The object of the meeting being explained by the
Chairman in few neat and appropriate remarks,
On motion of Mr. Busbee, committee of twelve
were appointed as Reception Committee
On motion of Capt. j. O. DeCarteret, the Chair
man and Secretary were added to the committee
While the Chairman was appointing the above
committee, loud calls were made for George W.
Brooks, ESQ.,, formerly our fellow towasman, but
now citizen Of Alabama, who arose amid much
enthusiasm and proceeded to address the large au.
dence in a mastery and eloquent style. setting
forth the claims of Judge Douglas to the Presiden-
cy, in an able, eloquent and forcble MANNER Mr..
Brooks was several times applauded during the de-
livery of his speech. .s
The Chairman then announced the following gen.
tlemen as the committee: - ".
Messrs Henry W. Miller, W. j. Lougee, j. R.
Harrison, James Royster, Jr., Quentin Busbee, Geo.
w. Brooks, jeff. Fisher, Geo. Norwood, Capt. J. @
DeCarteret Kemp P. Battle, Dr. I. D. Hogg, O. L.
Burch, VIM. White Sr., and John N. Bunting.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die.
WILLIAM WHITE, ST., Chm'n.
JOHN N. BUNTING, Secty.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05
Douglas, Speech.

We expect, in our next, to lay before our readers
the speech of Judge Douglas, delivered here on
Thursday last
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05
LETTER FROM GOV. LETCHER.
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RICHMOND Virginia,
Aug %, 1860.
Benjamin Crawtord, NJ G. Harman.
GENTLEMEN: Your letter of the Goth instant de-
srins to know the position I intend to take in the
Presidential contest has been received, and avail
myself of the earliest moment to reply.
have purpoSely avoided committing myself to
the support of either breckenridge or Douglas in
the hope that compromise would be agreed upon
by the two Conventions recently held in our State
that would be honorable and mutually satisfactory
to both wings of the Democratic party. All hope
of an adjustment having now failed have no hesi-
tation in declaring that my support will be given to
Douglas and johnson The Division that has oc-
Cured in tie Democratic party could have been, and
think, ought TO have been, avoided. There was
no more necessity for rupture in 1860 than there
was in 1856. The division has, however, taken
place. The breach is widening daily, and it is use
less now to enquire into the causes which have pro-
duced these deplorable results. Such discussion
will not restore union and harmony, but will, Of
necessity, add to present embarrassment, and will
only tend to make certain the election of sectional
candidate to the Presidency, whose success all pa
triots must deplore.
1 sincerely hope, therefore, that the discussions
which seem now unavoidable between the friends of
Breckenridge and Douglas will be marked by pru-
dence and moderation, and after this struggle has
been ended spirit of conciliaton and compromise
will restore union and harmony in our party.
Respectfully, your obedient serv't.
JOHN LETCHER.
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Interesting Letters.

We publish below two letters one from Ex-Gov-
ernor Wise, and the other from Governor Letcher,
Of Virginia. 1t will be seen that they differ in toto:
LETTER FROM EX-GOV. WISE.
RoLLIsToN, near Norfolk, VAL
August 10, 1860.
GENTLEMEN: I sincerely thank you for your ten
der of the special hospitalities of the Young Mems
Breckenridge and Lane Association of Memphis, on
the occasion of the grand Democratic rally which
you propose on the 4th inst. All my sympathies
are with you in this rally, and shall give to your
ticket my earnest support. There is no alternative
for any lover of the country of the Constitution or
of the South. There is no man would meet with
more pleasure than the Hon. William L. Yancey, of
Alabama. I am lover of the Union of these
Sates and it is upon the efforts of honest bold and
gifted leaders like him, that it must depend for it's
defence and perpetuity. 1t can't be maintained by
a servie submission of any one section to any at
tempt at domination by another section. And it is
cowardly and base now to conceal the fact that
Shareholders in the South are called upon to man-
tain their selfrespect we'll their rights of per-
sons and property Many may be restrained by
their caution from resorting to decisive measures; !;
but the few brave men who have purpose and will,
and of honor, will see, and feel and act upon
the wisdom that decisive measures in vital and ex
treme cases. forbid and repel aggression and revou
ton; whilst indecSive measures patchwork of
compromise and concession, but invite wrong and
insult and at last will force to violent resist
ance when it will be too late to arrest revolution
When the conservative element in the North sees
that there are yet men in the South who can force
revolution rather than be degraded in the Union,
then the Union itself will be restored in its true
brotherhood. Have we purpose will, sense of hon.
or sufficient to arrest revolution? If we have,
Breckenridge and Lane will be elected. If not
God spare me the sight of the consequence!
Duties at home forbid my leaving it, but l can't
suppress the words send you.
Respectfully,
HENRY A. WISE
To Messrs. j. II. Ragan, j. Fl. Dawson, c. G
Clay, Committee
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NOTICE-SELLING OFF AT COST.
VIyHE ENTIRE STOCK IN TRADE OF MESSRS.
Il DODD SCHEIB having been assigned to me in
Stock consists of extensive assortment of Fancy Goods
and Toys also of Candies, Nuts Fruits, Sugars. DO
Also, for sale Ice Cream Macine and apparatus for
making Candy.
All persons indebted to DoDD ScHEIB, requested
to make immediate payment to me, to Mr. WIN. b.
DODD, my only authorized agent. .-sy =
KEMP P. BATTLE, Trustee
Raleigh N. c., Sept. l, 1860 7O-tf :.
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Gbe StanDarb.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY. SEPT. 1, 1860.

W. W. HOLDEN, STATE PRINTER,
AUTHORIZED PUBLISHER LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

Dr.. Piemont Of Pasquotank, addressed the Con-
vention, and was followed by Mr.. j. 7. Rosser Of
Minnesota. ~
H. W. Miller, ESQ.,, being loudly called, excused
himself temporarily and introduced DR.. Kean Of
Rockingham,
Messrs Miller and Howerton subsequently ad
dressed the Convention. -, =
On motion of Mr. Pennington, the thanks of the
Convention were rendered to the Chairman and Sc
cretaries. .s-- s-s--..-' -Es
Thanks were also voted to the Railroad Compa-
nies for return tickets furnished to. delegates
The President expressed his high qualification at
the harmony which had pervaded their deliberations
And then the Douglas Convention adjourned sine die.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

CLOCK, T. NJ
The Convention was called to order; when Mr..
Pennington offered the following resolution
Resolued, That committee Of fiye>be appointed,
whose duty it shall be to report to this Convention
the expedency and necessity of establishing in the
City of Raleigh, Campaign Paper, which shall
support the claims of Stephen A. Douglas and
Herschel V. johnson, the National Democratic
nominees for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
The resolution having passed, was referred by the
Chair to committee consisting of Messrs. Miller,
Sherrard, Norwood, Tucker and Settle.
The Executive Committee through its Chairman
Mr.. Busbee reported the following Electoral Ticket:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

We publish below two letters, one from Ex-Gov-
ernor Wise, and the other from Governor Lctcher,
Of Virginia. 1t will be seen that they differ in toto
LETTER FROM EX-GOV. WISE
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-09-05

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14

EALING OF THE STEAMSHIP ADRiATlc TO-DAY Win
OVER THREE HUNDRED PAssfsoEIts.
The United States mail steamship Adraiic leaves this
port today at twelve O'Clock carry ing out three hun
dred FIRST class passcngers ON her last trip viii
be remembered she took Out three hundred and seventy
five passengers This magnificent sasr has already DO
come grca. favorite with travellers 10 Europe, which IS
owing A. much the ability and deserved popularity %
her commander, Captain Ccmsock. 10 anything else.
Tbss IL the gentleman under whose the fgata
General Admiral was taken Rassa and dcraion
Of this service be received valuable present from tho
Gar in shape Of diamond rrg. Even the most mo-
roass and fhoec 10 whom q voyage novelty, arc
relieved Of nearly all anxiety, while life shipbosrd
ioses more than half Of lie mencopy, when on board
90 worthy well appointed steamer a the Adra,c,
in charge Of such experienced and jrdcous comman
der as s Capt Coms,ock II may not be generally known
that with the exception Of the Great Eastern tho Adr
attic Is the nrgcst steamer In the world
Among the names in her passenger iist OF toby, wo
notice the following
Hon John Appleton, late Assistant Secretary Of state,
st present United states Minister Russia General Hal
scy bearer Of dispatches 70 Russia and Frsncc Mr..
Escsants Spanish Minister 70 Mexico Rev Dr Cseevcr,
whosc frequent philpcs against the Southern Instta.
ticus have caused many dIsensions IN he church;
Mcssrs George D. Phelps and family Jas A. C. Gray and
family ". X. Strong, " X. Hszetne A. l. Cstlip, 9.
r. Russell ana 2 Z. Kellogg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14

The United states tag ship Macedonia arrived 1t
Portsmouth, n. the 1lih nst from ihe Hediterrs-
mean, afser an absence Of more than two years. The
Macedonian w~ employed during The nrst year. In crus-
sx urcs the coasts q Greece Syria and Exypt since
which time she been occupied 10 protecting American
interests upon the coast OF italy.
he following 10 . list of Der ogacsvs-u. r. Levy,
ylss Of,cer. a. ~ Ilarre william Il. Hopkins, Paul
4Airisy, francis a. Roc, Oscar &. Badger, Lieu.
tenants James C. Palmer Fleet Surgeon; John v.
" ne~scr, rurscr; T. Orviic Matthew'S, Yirst MAG
ter; II. II. Daltcn, second Master Thomas B. Steele,
Tassed Surgeon Charles Loundee Assistant Sur
gcon; "a G. Bttisgcr, Chaplain; James Lewis Lieutenant
Commanding Marines; A. g. Levy, Flag ofnces's Score
isy Kiersn Copey, Pursers Clerk Charles l. Franklin,
John 6rnball, kidsbipmen; Thomas Bennett, Bahwsn;
Robert Cross, Gunner; George W. Elliott, Caypepter
wnss :. L. Brsytcv, ssiimsker John N p,uaes, VII
liam A. Tesrer, Morton Ihblirs, Masters Mates Five
a the crew Of the Macedonian died during her cruise,
viz William Bebson, Captain Of Porecsetle, 10 The
Crecisn Archipelago. William Froet, Jr., Master, nd
Charles Clark, seaman, n Alexandria, Egypt; Lewh
Edison, landsnan, and joseph Rose, boy, at Naples.
The United States steamer San Jacnto, Capt. Vim. h.
Armstrong, sailed from cAdiz 18th ult. on cruise
The United states steamer Seminole took her departure
from the York Navy Yard the 10th inst, bound
for the Brazil station She steamed rom The harbor in
hne style, and proceeded 10 sc".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14
POSITION OF THE DEMOCRATIC JOURNALS.

We repubsh our list Of the democratic journals that
have declared their preferences with such additions and
corrections have been able to gather is not yet
complete, but hope TO he able to perfect il in the
or few days. There are yet large number Of
the democratic papers on the fence the republicans
define their position, :" in tight place" They are
holding probably, until they get clearer view or
tia winning prospects Of each wing