davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ORANGE.

After proclamation had been made, a large num-
Der of Democrats assembled in the Court House in
Hillsborough on Monday, July16th, 1860.
On motion, Capt. John Berry was called to the
chair, and Joseph A. Tinnin appointed secretary.
Dr. Pride Jones read to the meeting communi-
cation from Dr. Edmund Strudwick stating the in
disposition Of John w. Norwood, ESQ.,, and that it
would be mprudent in him to continue in the can
vass as might peril his life He also rendered Mr.
Norwoods resignation and withdrawal from the
canvass.
On motion, the chairman appointed the following
gentlemen as committee to select some suitable
person to fill the vacancy: W. F. Strayhorn. Alvis
Durham. ]. I've. Allen, Merritt Cheek, S. P. Moore,
Col. VIM. Jordan, John Turner, and Robin Cheek,
who retired for short time and returned with the
unanimous recommendation Of Capt John +. Lyon
as q suitable person to fi!l said vacancy.
On motion, committee was appointed TO inform
Capt Lyon Of his nomination.
= In . few minutes Capt Lyon appeared before the
meeting. and in brief and appropriate manner ac-
cepted the nomination.
On motion, the Hillsborongh Recorder and n o.
STANDARD were requested to publish the
Of the Convention. .4ss15-s ~.
On notion the meeting adjourned
JOIN BERRY, Chm.
la. Towns, Ssc'y. s
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
For the Standard.
j. W. NORWOODS POSITION IN REGARD TO
THE PRESIDENCY.

For the Standard.
j. W. NORWOOD's POSITION IN REGARD TO
THE PRESIDENCY.
Mr. HOLDEN The unqualified announcement in
the public newspapers that have come out in ia
Of Bell and Everett is not accurate, and requires
some explanation.
declared to the Convention of the Democratic
party of Orange County. by whom was nominated
for the Legislature on the 2Sth of May last that
regarded the contest for next President as rising
above all party considerations the great work to be
done was to beat the black Republican candidate,
and should 60 for the sound Union man who stood
the best chance of doing that without regard party
occupy the same position still It is true that
in few hasty remarks which made on the 18th
inst, at Miles, upon being called out on the ques-
ton, used the expression "under present circum-
stances I am in favor of Bell and Everett"
I was not conscious of having used SO strong an
expression, and it evidently implied more than in
tended, because in the accompanying remarks said
that would not now commit myself to any candi-
date absolutely, but would wait events and 60 for
the Union man who stood the best chance of beat
ing Lincoln. This explanation made fully the
next day at Cedar Grove. meant by present cir
cumstaEces," the distracted state of the Democra-
tic party at the South, including North Carolina,
with regard to the nomination of Mr.. Breckenridge,
and said that if the whole Democratic party at the
South should fully and cordially unite upon Mr..
Breckenridge and he should disavow the doctrine
held by some of the Southern States 'hat the elec
ton of Mr. Lincoln would be good cause for dis
solution of the Union" should think his chance Of
being elected by the people would be fair one, and
would cheerfully 60 for him. If he shall have no
such prospect, I would then deem it all important
that Mr.. Bell shall be returned to the House Of Rep
resentatves as one Of the three highest candidates
7. W. NORWOOD.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
Too Days Later from Europe.


New York, July 16.-The City of Baltimore has
arrived from Liverpool with two days later ntelli-
gence.
The sales of cotton for the two days footed up
10000 bales, the market closing with declining
tendency. Some say with a decline of for the
week. Breadstuds were steady. Provisions very
dull.
No additional failures had occurred in the leather
trade.
Among the previous failures is the house of Streat-
field, Lawrence & Mortimore, whose liabilities are
upwards of el, 900, GOLDSMITH, Patient Smith,
e200, ,000-Herbert, Smith & Co., elsO, ,OOO-Gib-
son Co., el50,00O-W. & G. Mundy, e7O,OOO-
Haker 940, 900, and A. Waring 100000.
English hides had dcpeciated 2Oa4O per cent un-
der forced sales
Garibaldi was quiet. The reported concessions
by the King of Naples had determined him to pre-
cipitate annexation to Sardinia
1t was reported that the King of Sardinia had
declared alliance with Naples, but Napoleon was
urging upon him due consideration of the Neapol-
itan Overtures.
Lord Russell in Parliament admitted that Eng
land and Russia had assented to the proposed Eu-
ropean Conference
The Parliamentary Contract committee had made
supplementary report which was very damaging
to the Galway contract
Trade in London was very dull. Three firms
connected with Manchester had failed.
Garibaldi had applied to his friends in London
for two steamers armed with Armstrong guns
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
A Political Document.

WASHINGTON, July 17.-Taylor, of Louisiana,
Senator Pugh, of Ohio and Mr.. Rust, of Arkansas,
in behalf Of the Douglas National Executive Com
mittee, have issued an address Of explanation and
counsel to the Democracy Of the United States
They declare the universal sentiment of the sup
porters of Douglas and johnson that no compromise
whatever is admissible; that they have made no
proposition for joint electoral ticket in any State,
and they exhort an indignant rejection Of such
propositions whenever and wherever made II,
they say, we have any friends in any State let them
call State Convention at once and nominate full
electoral ticket pledged to the exclusive support of
Douglas and johnson They can agree to nothing
else, because to acknowledge the right of factious
minority to dictate their own terms Of cooperation,
and thus suffer them to violate the solemn profess
sions Of the Democratic party and trample under
foot Democratic usages, would be to dsband the
national organization.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

We had the pleasure Of meeting here during the
past week Hon Asa Biggs, O. s. District Judge on
his way to hold Court at Asheyilie. Judge Biggs
has with him his entire family with view Of spend
ing the summer in the mountains. That is one Of
the most eectua links for binding the East to the
West.
Robt P. Dick, Esq, of Greensboro, q. 8. District
Attorney; Wesley Jones, Esq, Of Wake, q. 8. Mar
shal; and Col John l. Cantwell Of Wilmington, q.
vile to attend to their Court es.-6agis6ssry
sRnnnHr esr5f 7sse - =
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

The country is undergoing what may be called
the I" fiery term."-M. 2. Jour. Com.
We do not recollect to have experienced any sum-
mer hotter or more variable than the present The
country has been visited too by more hail storms
and hurricanes than we remember to have witness
ed during the same space Of time.
The Journal Of Commerce speaks Of the distress
sing drouth in Georgia We hear the same as to
portiops of Alabama and South Carolina. The
drouth in this section is beginning to be seriously
felt. Rain is very much needed
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
Judge Douglas in Hartford, Conn.

OFFICE OF THE HARTFORD TINES July 16, 1860
Senator Douglas arrived here this evening, on his
way to Boston. He was received at the cars by two
military companies and guns were fired in the Park
large concourse Of people without regard to party
He was escorted to the State House square, where
he was welcomed to the city by Hon. R D. Hub
bard, who introduced him as standing on middle
ground politically between the Arctic and Antartic
extremes, where the olive and the vine grow spon-
taneously. Mr.. Douglas replied that he did occupy
that ground, and claimed that nonintervention was
the true policy Of the country to prevent angry dis
putes and unhappy results The large crowd Of five
las is the guest Of his honor, Mayor Deming.
N. D. leaves for Boston tomorrow, noon.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE.
CHARLOTTE. N. c. s.Sls -
Rev. r.. Burwell, Principal. b
VUNHE NEXT SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON THE
18th Of Sept. and continue until the isst Of jane,
1861. ss - - 8 49,
Beard and Tuition in English brsnehes, $ss 90
Tuition Of Day Scholars, SIC 90 and tl8 90 -
Ornamental branches at usual psiees. SssaS II
The various departments will Be Ged BY lnstracton Of
known ability and experience. - Il issss.sas--
For Catalogue containing full psrticulsrs address
Rxv. B. BURwELt;
55-Oct. !. Charlotte, N. G.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
ACCOMMODATION HACKS !.

PITTsBORo', HAYWOOD, OR THE COAL FIELDS.
HACKS or BUGGIES can be procured at MoffisviIIe,
IL on the n c. R. B. upon short notice. 70 convex pas
sngers to pittsboro Haywood Or the Coal Fields s
easant route to either place. and equally cheap stop
ing in Raleigh and hiring Hacks Is you come II miles
ther by Railroad, and ofcourse bst much backing
~, $50 ~. F. BOHEMIAN. $;
Morrisville, June 26, 1852 9s--wG I.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
Movements of Senator Douglas.
BosroN, Saturday, i

: BosroN, Saturday, July "A
The friends of Mr.. Douglas are making prepare
this city. It is understood be will attend the COM
mencement at Harvard College on Wednesday, and
accept the invitation Of the Lancers to dine with
them on that day.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

Il Is said that the whole West from the, Ohio 70
the Missouri is one vast grain field It is estimated
that the State of Ohio will have thirty million
bushels Of ,wheat-fve millions more than il has;
ever produced before, and that it = Of the bslt
0uality ~.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
Con. Lane Gon;ng to North. csros;aa

WAsHMeroN, July 16.-G Gen. Lane, accompanied
by Gov. Winslow and other friends, viii leave in
the morning for North Csrolina sia the Potomac
boat and Norfolk. He has accepted IN invitation to
visit Warrenten, and other places in tho StatA and
desires once more to see his birth hplace before 10
turuiHg = II ses-
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMINARY.

'IlHE FALL SESSION WILL COMMENCE s5TH :
Il July, 1850. Board, including washing fuel sd
es5 per session Of 81 weeks Tuition solid ana oepa
; rental branches correspondingly low.
For catalogues address J. ". THOMAS, Prssts
June ls, 1860. sS6--wst ~
~ Spirit of the Age and N. @. Christian Advocste
,py weeks sat
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

DAVIDSON CoLLEeE.-Ata meeting of the Board
of Trustees Of Davidson College held last week,
Rev. Drury Lacy resigned the Presidency of the In
stitution. Col j. A. Leland resigned the Professor
ship Of Natural Philosophy, and G. D. Eshburne re-
signed the Professorship of Greek. The Rev. DR..
Waddill of Lagrange College, Tenn, was elected
President and V. G. Barringer, Esq, of Concord,
was elected Professor Of Bellies Lettres-a professor
ship not heretofore filled
There will be meeting of the Board of Trustees
held in the town of Charlotte on the I'd Thursday in
August to fill the two vacant Professorships.
The late Commencement exercises of the College
were attended by an unusually large crowd, and we
learn that everybody was we'll accommodated, and
pleased with their visit The Address of Judge
Person, of Wilmington. is spoken of in very compli-
mentary terms by those who heard it.-CHar. Dem.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

w There was black Republican ratification
meeting in Union Square, New York, on Monday
night last The Herald speaks of it as slim
gathering and no enthusiasm"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
WHOLE NUMBER 1922.

The advices from all parts of the country are "a
vorable for the growing crops. Ram has fallen free
ly at the South and ALI apprehensons of injury to
the cotton crop have been allayed. The first bale
arrived at port on Sd inst-an indication of an
early crop. Unless the first frost should occur at
an unusually early date in the South, the crop will
probably come up to the planters estimate Of five
million bales. In the West the harvest news is
very cheering. The wheat is being cut as far north
as the latitude of the Rock Island Railroad and the
yield is everywhere, north of forteth parallel, pro-
nounced to be fully equal to general expectation.
The dreaded enemy of the prairie farmer rust) does
not seem to have been felt this year, and the raw
ages of the fly in the regions where it is found have
created little remark, and may hence be presumed
to have been less destructive than usual The news
from Europe has led to liberal shipments of food
from this side. Advices by the last steamer state
that the season has been wet and cheerless both
in England and France that even the finest weather,
from the date of writing to harvest time, will not
render the crop an average If this be the case, it
will be safe to look for an active export movement
in breadstufs this fall and next spring, anG proba-
bly also an advance in prices. The prospect is sat
isactory to the Western farmer but to no one else
crop failure in England is injurious to us as well
as to the English. 1t paralyzes commerce. 6eranges
the money market, checks consumption, knocks
down the price of cotton, and raises the price of
money. Should the bad weather in England have
proved as disastrous as is reported our trade with
that country-which is our largest and best GUS
tomer-must suffer severely, and the extra profit
reaped by Western wheat growers will be no ade-
quate compensation for the injury.-M y Herald
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
7. C. INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF 4
DUMB AND THE BLIND. ssgf -4S

vUNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
Il will commence on the first MONDAY in September.
The completion Of the new buildings will enable to
receive larger number of pupils and afford much better
accommodation than heretof Pupils should be prompt
in their attendance at the Of the session
Communications in regard tc the admission Of pupils
should be addressed to ~ *. & u tTs5.s,.
WIN. D. COOKE, Principal
July 20 1860. =. 58-2m.
TUST RECEIVED At w. r. ANDREWS,
% fine lot Of N. c, Cured HAMS also an excellent
lot Of Canvass HAMS; also superior article Of Lard
July 2st, 1850 68-M
TlURNIP sEED.-LANDRETH'S NEW CROP
j Early Flat, Dutch-Red Top, Large Norfolk, Large
Globe and Ruta Baga Turnp Seed just received the
Drugstore of WILLIAMS + HAYWOOD q
/; July 18th, 1860. y5s 58--Hs,. a
CROP OF 1859.
i TURN1P SEED, -eEz
EARLY WHITE FLAT, ssi, - "
WHITE FLAT. red top, 80 -
LARGE GLOBE 5ss - ~
LARGE NORFOLK, ~ s,ss ~
RUTA BAGA, purple top. 4c =: s:.. g. 81. Z. - =
Just to hand, for sale by II. D. TURNER
RALEIGH, July, 1860. 6s-tfss
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

=, orange CouNrY.-We regret to learn that John
w. Norwood, Esq, has been compelled by III health
" retire from the canvass in Orange. It win be
seen ny the proceedings in the Standard to-day,
'aat Capt John =. Lyon has been nominated in bis
place.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25
GRe Stanoar6.
Charles F. Fisher, ESQ.


We publish to-day the Report of the President
and Directors of the North. Carolina Railroad, and
the Report of the President of the Road Mr. Fisher.
These Reports show that the Road has prospered un
der Mr. Fishers administration; and his reelection
to the office of President against his wish, shows
that the confidence Of the Stockholders in his
honesty and ability is not only undated, but that
1t has been increased His vindication against the
assaults Of his enemies is complete. "Truth is
omnipotent and public justice certain" The last
Salisbury Banner says:
AT meeting of the Board of Directors, subse-
ouent to the adjournment of the stockholders. Chas
F. Fisher unanimously reelected President
This is undoubtedly q high compliment to Mr..
Fisher and another unequivocal endorsement of his
management Mr. Fisher, as is we'll known, had
for some time signiied his intention to retire from
the Presidency, and had stated distinctly to the
meeting in Raleigh his intention to do So He per-
sonay declined to many of the stockholders even
to 60 into the Board Of Directors, and requested
them not to vote for him. He made his report on
Thursday morning and retired from the meeting to
come home and attend to another engagement in
this county OIL Friday. After he had left, and not
wthstanding the efforts of friends to prevent it he
was reelected to the Board and subsequently to the
Presidency. These are the bare facts of the case,
and they show the confidence the stockholders and
Board have in Mr.. Fisher. :.
The question now is will Mr. Fisher accept the
Presidency? We understand his position to be
this: that inasmuch as this important work of the
State and the people cannot be left without head,
he will continue to discharge the duties Of President
till he has an opportunity Of meeting and consulting
the Board again. This is characteristic of Mr. Fish
er He is not the man to desert any important pub
lie duty assigned him, even from the most urgent
personal considerations"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

MELANCHOLY 0ccuRRENcE.-We sincerely re-
sre to state the fact that John Irwin, Esq, Presi
uent Of the Branch of the Bank Of North Carolina
ssa one of the oldest and most useful and beloved
., the citizens of Charlotte was attacked with apo
pIexy yesterday and lies dangerously i'll. All that
aention and medical skill can accomplish is being
e4erted in his behalf-Ch Charlotte Bulhtin
We learn from the Bulletin Of Thursday that Mr..
irwin died on Wednesday last
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-07-25

through his first wife, became the proprietor of
slave plantation with slaves upon it The real facts
are related by his friend and biographer, j. W.
Sheahan, ESQ.,, who has recently published life Of
Douglas for the purpose Of advancing the Presden-
tial prospects Of the "Llttle Giant" Mr. Sheehan
says in his book that on the 7th of April, 1S47,
Judge Douglas was married to Miss Martha Denny
Martin, daughter of Col Robert Martin of Rocking
ham County, North Carolina That on the day af-
ter his marriage Col Martin placed in the hands of
his son-n-law deed Of certain plantations, in
cudng the slaves upon them in the State of Missis
sipp and that Judge Dongas declined to accept the
gift; that COL Martin died the following year, leav
ing those plantations to Mrs. Douglas and her sur
yving children, with the wish expressed in his will
that the slaves should remain in the family. Those
slaves now the property of the children OF Judge
Douglas by his first wife. HIS wife was and his
children are shareholders, ard he himself has said
publicly in the Senate, ~ have no wish no aspira-
ton to be considered purer or better than she who
was or they who are shareholders. ."-New York
Neu& -G-s
Judge Douglas is one Of the few public men born
and raised in the free States, who has uttered
q word against the institution Of slavery. He has
never characterized it as wrong either politically
morally, or socially. His speeches and letters will
besearched in vain for any injurious or even unkind
reflection on shareholders. There are many Southern
men, now honored by their fellowcitizens who have
assaied the institution on moral and social grounds
Judge D., though born and educated in New Eng
land State, has never done so. This is simply the
truth of history.
The VIRGINIA DEMocRacT.-The Breckinridge
Democrats of Virginia will hold Convention at
Charlottesville, and the Douglas Democrats at STAN
ton, to make arrangements for the campaign
union Electoral ticket pledged to vote for the strong
est man against Lincoln will probably be the result
Of their deliberations The Enquirer of the 18th
says:
With such an exemplifcation of Mr. Douglas
weakness in Virginia, and the utter mpossioility Of
securing popular majority or plurality for him in
the State-paced before the eyes Of truly estimable
gentlemen who have, under mistaken sense Of par
tsan obligation issued the call for Douglas Con-
Vention, we feel well assured that they will no
Longer useessy persist in political course which,
1t ensures any ultimate significance at all, will
only strengthen the Bell and Everett party in the
State.
Democrats, remember The unity of your party
VIII probably depend on the moral influence OF the
rally at Charlottesville. Let every man stand to
hs post, and each perform his whole dutyi"
We are glad to find the Enquirer, which is a
Breckenridge paper, speaking respectfully and kindly
Of the Douglas Democrats. Any other course would
oe sure to end in defeat and permanent disorganiza
ton.
MELANCHOLY occuRRENcE.-We sincerely re-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-01-19
NUMBER 10.


A certain tyrant sent for one Of his sub.
jects and said to him. i3
Wha. is your emyloymeatf
He said A
! am a blacksmith. G
Go home. said he, and make me chain
Of such length.
lie went homej II occspisd him sever.
al months. and he had no wages all the
while he was making II. Then he bret
it to the monarch and he said:
Go and make 1t twice as long.
lie gave him nothing to do 1t with, but
sent him away.
Again, he worked on, and made Il
twice as long. He brought II up again to
the monarch and he said!
Go and make it longer still.
Each tifne he brought II there was
nothing but the command to make Il
longer still. And when be brought II up
at last, the monarch said!
Take 1t and bind him hand and foot
with, and cast him into the furnass Of
FIRE.
These were his wages fot making tho
chain. Here is a meditation for YOU to.
night, ye servants Of The devill Yoxr
master. tho devil. is telling you to make
chain.
Some Of you have been hfy years
welding the links Of the chain, and hs
says, Go and make it longer still.
Next Sunday morning you will open
that shop Of yours, and put another linE
on; next Sunday you will be drunk, and
put another link onj next Monday you will
do a dishonest action, and so will keep on
making fresh links to this chain: and %
when you have lived twenty more years,
the devil will say, More links on stills--
And then, at last, 1t will be, Take him
and bind him hand and foot, cast him in
to furnace Of fire; for the wages of sin
Is death. There is subjsct for your
meditation. do not think It will bs
sweet; but if God makes it profitable. IL
will do you good. You must have sttong
medicines when the disease is bad. God
apply tito your hearts.-Sparyeon.