Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-08-08
SCRAPS AND ITEMS.

incorrectly pronounced as word OF TWO syllabes.
1t should he spoken if written Z0ave the a nav
ing the Italian sound as in " tau Inc name IS de-
riyedsfrom the Arabic Zouaona confederacy OF the
Kabyle tribe who live on the mountains back OF
Algiers The original Zouaves in the French SER
vice we're composed of Arabs from the country near
Algiers. . ~
CAMPBENE AND BURNING FLUID-Very few people
have an idea of the immense quantity OF burning
fluid and camphene consumed in the United States
annually. The amount of the former is estimated
by competent persons at "a, 600 gallons OF the
latter at G000 600 gallons The total value OF these
amounts is some $lS,000,000. -.
A considerable number of Americans have Joined
the army of Gar,bald. A young VTginian left Paris
on the l1th inst, with commission as Lieutenant
he had Just received from the adquarters at Pal
ermo. s- .s-.
Two persons were once disputing so loudly on the
subject of religion that they awoke big dog which
had been sleeping on the hearth before Them and
he forthwith barkcd most furously. An old divine
present, who had been quietly slipping his tea while
the dsputants were talking, gave the dog KICK,
and exclaimed, Hold your tongue, you silly brute!
you know no more about it than they do
The city de.3t Ct Memphis is stated by Alderman
Martin at S425, 900. and according to the same gen
tleman, the city is bled annually to the amount OF
$4,000 to pay interest upon It,
sale of 1000 bushels new red wheat was made
at Norfolk ON Wednesday, at $l.25 per bushel.
French armorcr has sent to Garlbaldi gift of
coat of mall daggcr-proof and bullett-prooi Its
workmanship is perfect and it is valued at upwards
of five thousand francs. 1t may be worn under the
uniform like Shirt for it is extremely flexible, light
and portable
The American Pathological Society will hold Its
eighth session in Philadelphia on the 18th Of Sep
TENDER.
The delalcation of the N. Orleans Postmaster is
fully covered by his suretes The office is in charge
of a special agent Of the Department.
Gen. Shields has left San Antonio, Texas, for Cal
iforna by the overland stage, via Ell Paso His
health is much improved.
IMPORTS OF Dry GooDs.-The imports of foreign
dry goods at the port Of New York for the four
weeks just ended are 3d. HOSTS less than for the
same period of last year, and although $5l2S, ia
in excess of the small imports for the same period
of 1858, the total 3d. 222, 1868 less than for some
time in 1857.
A printer meddlng with the verdict of coroners
jury struck out comma after the word 'apoplexy,'
making it read thus: Deceased came to his death
by excessive drinking producing apoplexy in the
minds Of the jury
Fine copper claims are opened in the northern
part of the State of California, and with excellent
prospects.
Col. John Johnson of Cincinnati, now in the seth
year of his age, is probably the Oldest Free Mason
in America. lie has been member IN good stand
ing for sixtytve years. and sat in the lodge presd
ed over by Washington.
The National MtiUigencer, in copying the above
says: Col. johnson mas been subscriber to that
paper for tifty-nine years.
The Middle Georgian. published at Griffin. Ga,
and edited by \. Burr, Esq, "always Wing, and
Wing vet" comes out for the election of Breckin-
ridge and Lane.
HONDURAS AND RrATAN-Official notice has been
given to the l,ol lie of Ruatan that on the Both
of July the English flag will be hauled down and
formal possession of the Island be gwen to 1ondu-
ras. There was much excitement in consequence.
ENORMOUS CAPITAL INvEsTED.-The capital invest
cd in the coal lands of Pennsylvania is said to be
nearly S324, 00o, 600 The canals and shackwater
contained within the anthracite coal trade, measure
SIS miles in length and cost SIC, 100000.
THE Pacific RAnRoAD.-The ceremony of break
ing ground on this end of the great Pacific Railroad
the first link in national highway, took place
on the 10Th July. The occasion celebrated by
salutes bonfires barbecues festivities and speeches,
from the most prominent railroad men of the West
including Mayor Waughs, Col. Doniphan, Col. Gil
pin Mr. Taylor. president of the Road Gov. Roberts,
of Kansas Territory, and many Others 1t is esti-
mattel that ten thousand people were on the ground
and assisted in the ceremonies.