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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-04

of war The peeunary resources Of that body OF
patriots are understood to be very low just at
present.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick Indignantly denies that he author
lied hs friend Mr.. Siebes to nominate him for Vice.
President on the Douglas ticket. Why, asks TIE
Baltimore Patriot, did he not repudiate the nomina-
ton. when he was serenaded by the Douglas men in
Washington Why did he wait two days before he
gave it up2
The Hon. James NJ Mason the dgnifed U. s.
Senator from Virginia, having called the Douglas
Democracy "leprous abolitioDsts," The Washington
States retorts by infcting upon him the title OF
"leprous secessiobist." Pot and kettle
The Republicans of Cocbecton and Colicoon, Sui
Ivan County, N. Y, held a rousing meeting at the
former place on the 9th of July great many old
Democrats were present. and by their earnest attention
showed tha, they were beginning to open their eyes to
the true character of their party, and that they were
hooking toward the only means of remedyng ts evils
The ,neetir was addressed by Mr. Wnsow OF BROOK
Iyn and separated only to meet few days later, then
to form Wide-Awake Club
Nearly 10000 persons, most of them Germans,
met in ST. Louis on Tuesday night TO hear Carl Schuz
The garden where the meeting was held was brilliant
" Illuminated and the crowd was enthusiastic to
degree unknown before in the campaign.
On Tuesday, great Republican meetings were
held at Shadesyile and Circleville Ohio. AT both
places the Hon. Samuel Galloway spoke
On Wednesday evening" one Of the largest polt-
zeal gatherings ever held in that region occurred in
Columbia. Pa. The Wide-Awakes of Lancaster were
present to the number Of two hundred and eightyve
with band of music, and with attractive Transparent
ces. Addresses were made by Colonel c. B. Kauff-
man, George A. Coaey Of Philadelphia, and D. D.
Dickey of Lancaster.
"A new elee club has been organized IN the
Eleventh Ward of this city, called the kail-sPt'ers
Union Glee Club. President, q. w. Place.
"A correspondent writing from Springfield W.
under date of August 2, says:
ave have followed your advice, and shall again
send the Hon. Justin s. Morrill, Representative from
the lid Congressional District OF Vermont. feser-
day. the Republicans Of this district met in Convention
at White River junction, and renomiDated him by
reclamation notwithstanding his published declnation
Upon being informed of hs denomination, he came for
ward and In short speech, thanked them for the CON-
pment but aill declined the honor; thereupon II was
unanimously voted not 10 release him. The mere
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Black Republican Programme.

We give below the notice issued by the black Re-
publican Committee, which recently assembled at the
Astor House, New York, to fix the time for holding
their Convention to nominate candidate for Prcsi-
dent will be that these conspiratorS against
the peace and integrity of the Union are quite as
much opposed as certain Know Nothings are Ito
the policy of the present administration"
"A National Republican Convention will meet at
Chicago on Wednesday, the 18th day of June next,
at II o'clock noon for the nomination of candidates
to be supported for President and Vice President ut
the next election.
The Republican electors of the several States the
members of the Peoples party of Pennsylvania, and
of the Opposition party of New Jersey, and all
others who willing to cooperate with them in
support of the candidates who shall there be nomi
mated and who are opposed to the policy of the pre-
sent administration to Federal corruption and usur-
PATTON to the extension of Slavery into the Terrific
res to the and dangerous political doctrine that
the Constitution, of its force, carries Slavery
into all the Territories of the United States to the
re-opening of the African Slave-trade TO any inc
quality of rights among citizens, and who arc in IA
vor of the immediate admission of Kansas into tho
Union under the Constitution recently adopted by
its people; of restoring the Federal Administration
to system of rigid economy, and to the principles
of WASHINGTON and JEFFERSON, of maintaining in
violate the rights of the States, and defending the
soil of every State and Territory from awlesS inva-
sion and of preserving the integrity Of this Union
and the supremacy of the Constitution ami laws
passed in pursuance thereof against the conspiracy
of the leaders of sectional party to resist the ma
iorty principle, as established in this Government
at the expense of its existence invited 10 Seud
from each State two delegates from every Congress
sional District and four delegates at large to the
Convention"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
New Subscribers.

We received during the past week t0rty-o"e sub
scrbers, with the cash, from two PostotficeS IN
Johnston County-twenty -cne from Leachburg, and
twenty from Smithfeld. We return our thanks to
our friends for these handsome New Years Gifts"
The Standard has always been well patronized in
Johnston. We assure the sterling Democracy Of
that County that we fully appreciate their conf
dence, and that they will always find US ready to
break lance in their defence
We have also recently received considerable &C
cessons to our list from other portions of the State
for which our friends who have taken the trouble to
form clubs have our thanks. The Standard estab-
lishment was never 50 prosperous as it is now.
One of our Johnston friends writes us as follows:
THE citizens of this vicinity seem to be aroused
cot their duty since the lIarpers Ferry affair
believe the time has come when military companies
should be raised and well drilled and well armed in
every captains district in the State. Every South
ern State should be put on war footing. If mill
tary service should be required our people will be
found unprepared for it if We do not move at once
Our thanks are also due to our friend R NJ.
Brown, Esq, of New Hill, Wake, for club Of nine
teen subscribers Mr.. B, hopes to obtain eight or
ten more at the same Office
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
The SnPakershiD.

Mr.. Maynard, old line Wing from Tenn, was vo-
ted for for Speaker on Wednesday against Sherman;
and on Thursday Mr.. Scott, national Democrat, was
voted for against Sherman. Mr.. Maynard received
10, and Mr.. Scott SO votes All the Democrats from
this State, with Mr.. Vance, voted for Mr.. Scott; but
Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Leach voted for Mr.. Gilmer and
Mr.. Gmer voted for Mr.. Briggs, of New York.
MeSsrs Branch Craige, and Winslow voted for Mr..
Maynard yet of the four "Americans" from this
State but one voted for Mr.. Scott Mr.. Scott re-
ceived eighteen votes more than Mr.. Maynard, yet
MesSrs Gilmer, Smith, and Leach refused to vote
for him. Their reason for refusing to vote for Mr..
Scott is as follows: He is a national Democrat
And Mr.. Gilmers special reason is that he wants to
be Speaker 10y black Republican votes.
- We trust the Democratic members of the House
will stand firm. The responsibility for failure to
organize is not on them
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Sensible.

The New York Times black Republican jour
nal makes the following sensible observations OIL the
state of the country:
"South Carolina has resolved oy by her delegates
as follows:
l. That it is the deliberate judgment OfthS Gcncr-
al Assembly that the SlavehOlding States should
Immediately meet together to concert measures for
united action.
And >. That the foregoing resolution be cOmmu-
nicated by the Governor to all the slaveholdng
States with the earnest reques' of this State that
they will appoint deputies, andadopt such measures
in their judgment will promote the said meeting
Let us have this Convention o! the Southern
States with little delay possible. Let It be
convened with the specific object of uttcring the
Southern ultimatum on the question of the Union
Let the real strength of the Secessionst feeling at
the South be fully and fairly expressed in it, and
the programme clearly laid down of the measures
which the South feels be essential to its remain
ing any longer in confederate league with the
nonslavehOlding States. Such Convention, hon
eStly held, will do more than anything else to de-
termine present national disease to Il crisis 1t
will meet the issue offered by Northern Rcpubli-
caniSm, in a form which we can all of us compre-
bend and respect"
Let the North and the South understand each
other fully, authortativcly, and finally. Let the
people of the South speak, and let the people Of the
North answer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Negro LnsurrectiOn in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS Thursday, Dec. 29.-The Missouri
Democrat has the following from the Warsaw Dis
patch:
About II o'clock on Monday night the citizens
OF Bolivar were aroused by shouting and the throw
ing of stones on The public square. A large crowd
soon congregated, and found that gang of negroes
had attacked few white men. When a sufficient
number of whites was collected they attacked the
negroes driving them into the woods. The negroes
threatened to burn the town before morning. A
yigilant watch was kept, and all attempts failed
One negro was dangerously wounded by pistol
shot. Several were captured and confined in Jail.
The citizens held meeting and appointed Vigil
ance Committee, who were taking active measures
to discover those engaged in the riot. a mounted
company was ranging the woods in search of the
negroes. The owner of some rebellious slaves was
badly wounded. and only saved himself by flight
Several blacks have been severely punished. The
greatest excitement prevailed, and every man was
armed and prepared for more serious attack"
At the latest advices, however the excitement had
somewhat subsidized
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Honors to the Abo ,li,1, seward !, e

William II, Seward arrived at New York City on
wednesday last in the steamer Arago, from his Eu-
ropcan tour. Hewas received with distinguished
honors One hundred guns were fired, and the
Common Council of the City unanimously rendered
him room in the City Hall, in which to receive
the congratulations of his fellow and friends
upon his safe arrival from the continent of Europe"
The New York Day Book says: t.t.,a
The action of the Common Council in extend
ing reception to Senator Seward upon his return
to this country, may be set down as a deliberate
outrage upon the feelings of the national conserya-
tive men of this city. This distinction given to Mr..
Seward must be because he enjoys - the bad pre-
eminence" of being the upholder of ''Irrepressibe
conflict" II it were desired simply to compliment
him because he is Senator, why is Preston King
ignored or why was not a reception given to Sena-
tor Clngman, or Gen. Lane of Oregon2 ExPresi-
dent Pierce we understand, is in this city, yet
no compliment is Offered him, but Mr.. Seward,
whose only distinction is that he has famed the
flame of sectional strife is to have reception by the
corporate authorities of this city! We recollect
that Mayor Temann chosen to preside at the
Union Meeting because it was thought that he would
give the meeting city sanction and yet on the very
back Of this the great leader of the rrepressbes"
is to be the guest of the city. Well may our breth-
rem of the South say, that our Union meetings are
all sham, when one week we preach down section
alisn, and the next week pay our homage to its
leader" ..
What will the Southern people say, when they
read these accounts of distinguished honors paid to
Seward? Why that New York City, when she
wants Southern trade, will hold Union meetings :;
but when she shows her real sentiments she honors
Seward. New York State is to-day Seward State.
The Union is not saved yet!
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
ROCKINGHAM Co., Dec. a:

ROCKINGHAM Co., Dec. "a, 1859.
at seems that the heritage transmitted to us by
our fathers is in danger of destruction. To think
what our ancestors endured for liberties, fight
ing through seven years war, and marching over
frozen ground to face the enemy leaving the blood
on the snow from their naked feet and then to think
of the danger that now hangs over us! have
bombshell now in my yard that my dear old grand
father hauled during the revolutionary war. If he
were here now, he would look with sorrow on the
present condition Of things and would be forced to
conclude that he had toiled and fought in vain.
: Sir, am for whole Constitution, or none.
If our Northern brethren intend to stand by only
part of the instrument they cannot expect to stand
by all of it. have long since said and repeat it
now, that if we allow black Republican President
to take his seat we had well give up and become
slaves ourselves / thank God that we have such
friends in the North as James Buchanan and other
Northern Democrats. They may save us, but
have my fears Let us stand by Virginia i'll this
crisis Gov. Wise has done his duty like man.
Virginia is border State, and every blow at her is
really blow at u.s."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04

Suddenly at his residence in this county, Sunday
morning last, Mr. William Powell aged 81 years-a worthy
and much respected citizen.
Of paralysis near Hamilton. Martin county, n c.. on
the morning of the 18th of December 1885, Levi Howell
in the 18th year of his age.
At last he rests from his. labOrSi The lingering maady
has finished its long dreaded work. and the strong has
succumbed to the fell destroyer.
Christmas dawned upon bright and glorious but the
subject of this notice unconscious of its coming and
its had high in heaven his house had become
house of mourning. Instead of the mirh, the joy the
happy inrerchanges of affection tn which this festive
has long been conecated here grief and gloom and
anguish reigned supreme.
II is not Intended this OCCASION write lengthy
eulogy the deceased. Suffice it to say those who knew
him best respected and esteemed him There but
few whose loss would be sincerely regretted by
the community in which he lived. lie kind and affec-
tionae in his domestic relations charitable the needy
just to all He worthy citizen upright man,
q Christian gentleman.
wife and seven children. What adequate consolation can
offer TO them in their great b reavement? What shall
fill the aching void which his death has created in their
bosOms? Alas, alas! we can offer nothing now-nOthin
fill that void now! We but trust that the Chas-
tener WILL in His good time, s0othe and heal the
wounds, for His own good purposes inflicted.
Suddenly the 92d of December 1882 Mrs Sally Mer-
r wife of VIM Merritt Esq., at their residence in Chat
ham county, N G.
Mrs Merritt the daughter of John Grant Rencher,
who years ago lived the line Of the counties of
Wake and Orange She born April 9Th, 1891 EN-
braced religion while young and united with the Baptist
Church. of which she remained exemplary member un-
I'll her death She married Ia Mr.. VIM. Merritt on
the 18th of January 1922 aud died the22d of Decem
ber 1882 being IS years months and l3 days old. She
has left TO their Irreparabe loss, her beloved hus
band five children number of grandchildren, and many
oftbeir relatives and acquaintances As wife, mother mis-
and neghbor she has left but few equals Her good
sense, temper pleasant counenanCe and manners,
kind words and exceedingly pOus life endeared her TO all
that knew her She has exchanged this world with its af
fictions trials and suferngS, for bless I'D and glorious
immortality. Blessed the dead that die in the Lord
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his
saints There remaineth, therefore, rest to- the people
of God" G. W. p.
80 n. G. Christian Advocate please copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
Mr.. Branch. | will do So"
A DUEL FRUSTRATED.

WASHINGTON, Dec 81, 1859.
The Hon. Mr.. Branch was arrested last night on
a warrant issued by Justice Dunn, the charge of
being about TO make arrangements to leave the Dis
trict of Columbia for the purdose of engaging i'll
hostile combat with the Hon. Mr.. Grow, aud was
held to bail in the sun of 50, 600 for his appearance
at further examination on Tuesday Mr.. Grow
it appears, had yesterday engaged 4 hackman to
call at place designated to take him and his party
at O'Clock this morning in the direction of Silver
Spring, Maryland. The hackman did not keep the
secret, and hence the arrest
The principal friend of Mr.. Branch was Mr.. Wins
low; and that of Mr. Grow, Mr. Fenton.
Mr.. Grow has also been arrested and required to
give bail in the sum of $4,000 to keep the peace and
not leave the District to fight a duel.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
Washington, Dec. ID, 1859.

HoN. JoHN B. FLOYD, Sec'y Of War-
SIR: have to acknowledge the reference to this
office for report of letter from the Governor of
NorthCaroIna, desiring to procure from the United
States Government two thousand long-range rifles
with bayOnets attached for the use of the State
On this application have the honor to report that
the State of NorthCarolina has been supplied with
her entire quota, up to the end of this year, under
the law of April 23d, 1908, for arming the militia
Consequently, any issue that may now be made, will
be in advance of quotas which may become due in
subsequent years The law does not authorize any
issue in advance of quotas due, and the regulations
established under the law by the President of the
United States, forbid such issues
The issue of arms, desired by Gov. Ellis, would
absorb the entire amount of the quotas to become
due to the State of NorthCarona, under the exist
ing law, for the next six years, and would preclude
the fulflment of acquisitions from any of the Gov
errors during that period.
The letter of Gov. Ellis is returned herewith.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. X. CRAIG, Col. Of Ordnance
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
SALE OF PIEDMONT SPRINGS.

VINHE SUBSCRIBER, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
i February, 1862 will offer for sale the premises, tC
the highest bidder these well known and popular mineral
springs situated in the county of Stokes N Co. within two
miles of the County Seat Rarely has there been present.
ed to the public watering place combining many ad
vantages both to location and the virtues of the water
these springs They situated in high, healthy, and
abundant country in the midst of most beautiful mountain
scenery, within twelve miles Of the main stage road lead
ing from Salem via Madison TO Danv!e and about the
distance from the proposed route of the Danve and
High Point Railroad. which is now under survey and a
large portion of the stock taken for its completion The
spring itself gushes out from the side of HILL falls into
beautiful rock basin and in such bold stream
almost uexhausble supply of water. This water has
been analysed by distinguished chemist and
his language combines of the healing virtues than
any water south of the Saratoga But these springs have
been largely parOnized and their virtues have been spe
cally tested in the of scrOful cutaneous affections
dyspepsia, and other diseases of the stomach &C. &c.
be shown by the testimony of the subjects themselves
The improvements good. The grounds enclosed,
and the buildings consisting of three large frame houses
with number of cabins sufficient TO accommodate
several hundred persons
Terms made known the day of sale.
Purchasers would do well to examine for themselves.
For further information apply to the subscriber,
p. SMALLWO0D,
Rich Square, Northampton Co, n. G.
January o 1860. 3-tds.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04

ALFRED CALDwELI.-Alred Caldwell the black
Republican Committeeman who halls from Virginia,
is a member of the Senate from that State from the
Wheeling District This man was recently in New
York City, at the Astor House, plotting with Gov.
Morgan, George c. Fogg Helper and others, against
the lives and property of the Southern people. 1t
is said he takes his seat in the Senate and votes,
and no man speaks to him. This is all well enough,
but is this all that is done to black Republicans in
Virginia? If a man should avow himself an aboli-
ZIONIST or black Republican in this community, he
would either be driven off or required to give bond
for his appearance at Court
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-04
B, s. Hedrick.

We have received communication from this
apOstate and traitor in reply to the article by An
Alumnus" recently published in the Standard.
Hedriek is now in New York, living on the crumbs
that fall from the abolition table We do not intend
to publish the illusions of this poor creature He
knew when he wrote his communication that we
would not publish it. He will no doubt now resort
to the columns of the Tribune or Eceaing Post and
use them as the medium for pouring forth his
abuse of the land of his birth
This fellow was very properly required to resign
MS PrOfeSSorshp in our University account of his
black Republican sentiments He was afterwards
driven from the State. Nursed and made what he
Is by the University, the miserable migrate now
SANDERS and reviles the very men who raised him
from mSlgnficance to public notice and respectable
~ 1t will not pain him to he tod-for he has no
heiTt-that ne shall never again set foot upon our
SUI. lie may come when our invaders come from
the abolition hordes which now afict and curse the
i,ee "1a'eS, but we will welcome him and welcome
tneni with bloody hands to hospitable graves"
North-Caroina shall submit to be instructed and
controlled by such aposates as Hedrick Helper, ana
"oOaioe, and shall bow her neck to the abolition
9ohe In 1860, or thereafter, she will 90 down in
history with blackness upon her character which
cue brightness of her revolutionary glory will only
render more palpable and visible.
we snail not even take the trouble to return Mr..
eu''eH manuscript We will keep it for the per-
uSai OF our friend "An Alumnus" who will no
NouoL nave hearty laugh over Hndrck'S ;,nnotent
rage.
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enNGRFssIoNlaI. 2

- - WAsHNGroS, Dec. 80. z
SENATE. AFTER the introduction of several bills
the Senate adjourned to Tuesday.
:, HousE-Mr. Boyce of s. c., made statesman
like speech in favor of Slavery and in defence of
southern rights, showing the dangers of a purely
sectional party like the Republicans,
During the day some of the Pennslyvanians dis
cussed the Tariff One of them declared that the
National Republican Committee had ignored the
Tariff, and that unless the Republicans nominated
candidate firmly devoted to American protection,
they could not carry Pennsylvania.
Mr. Clarke, of Missouri. endeavored to get his
anti Helper resolution acted upon
Mr. Hickman wanted his Plurality rule voted on.
There was no ballot for Speaker.
In order to give members time to reflect an ad-
tournament till Tuesday was carried by 2 majority.