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MATCH HORSES FOR SALE.

MATCH HORSES FOR SALE.
II AN AUTHORIZED TO SELL PRIVATELY THAT
IL valuable pair of black horses owned BY Gov. Bragg,
well matched well broke and every way suited for family
may be at the Capitol in Raleigh on this any
other business of Gov. Bpgg during his absence.
RUFUS II. PAGE.
Jauunry >, 1850. l--w4..
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The Gallagher Gun.


We find in the Medgeville Recorder of the 10th
correspondence between committee and Gov.
Brown, of Georgia. in relation to the Gallagher rifle,
recently invented by DIR. NJ. J. Gallagher, of Savan-
nah This rifle was tested with Sharp's rifle and a
Minnie musket and its superiority to both was at
once seen. The gentlemen appointed to make the
trial, say in their report to the Governor
ave had trial target made of twelve thickness.
es of inch plank with an inch space between each,
and of four shots fired by the Gallagher rifle with
charge of 81 grains Of powder and ball weighing
1856 grains, one ball perforated nine thicknesses two
perforated clever thicknesscs and one penetrated
the twelfth plank
The Sharps rifle with GO grains of powder and
ball weighing 45s grains, perforated five plankS.
A Minnie musket was also fired with charge of
90 grains of powder, and ball Weighing 10 grains,
and with two shots perforated the entire twelve
thickncsses and fell behind the target.
From this experiment we are compelled to give
the preference at to the Gallagher rifle, as We
believe would any unpre udiced mind fnv the simple
reason that with charge of little more than one
half that of the Sharps rifle it sent its balls through
almost double the resistance And when we COM
pare the principle of the Gallagher breech, togeth
er with its method of priming with that of the
Sharps the superiority of the first is 50 clearly
o'Ao"h, "i'u thS NpSiiiiSHI 81 CdSily tIIcu,
we have no hesitation in saying that in point of
force, simplicity of construction liability to get out
of order accumulation of dirt certainty of fire.
CELEBRITY of loading, security from accident and in
deed in every point necessary for durability and cf-
ficicncy, the Gallagher Gun is far superior to any
breecf,-loading arm We have ever SEEN"
Gov. Brown, in letter communicating this re-
port to DIR. Gallagher, says:
Gas your gun is Georgia invention, and is, |
have no doubt, very superior tircarm, trust our
General Assembly will, at future session, make
provision for encouraging the manufacture Of this
arm within the limits of our own State. | do not
doubt that it is the true policy of the State to sup
ply herself with sufficient arms of the very best
quality, to enable her people to meet promptly any
emergency, and to make these arms upon her own
soil.
Recent events have, think. satisfied the Southern
people that it is wise for them to arm. | have but
little confidence in high sounding speeches and reso-
lutions. We must meet aggression in future by en-
ergetic preparation; and prompt action.
The Legislature which places your Georgia
Rife" or some other firSt-ratc arm, in the hands Of
every person in the State qualified 20 10 military
duty, will have done more to protect the South
against aggression than has been done by all the
resolutions of its predecessors. 1.-The argument is
already exhausted" Let us have no more COM
promises, and if the full of our rights is
denied in future let US stand by our arms"
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ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

ENHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTITUTION GIVE
n notice to the public that the School will be continu-
ed under the supervision of Mr. Thomas G. Tuley rn.
cipal and Mr. Joseph Venable Associate. The high
youth the Trustees in recommending them to
the public einently qualified to prepare buys for any
American College University, for business in fe
The attention of the public has heretofore been called TO
the excellent accommodations afforded by this eligible To-
cation In regard to such pupils who may wish to enter
oughy join the earlier classes. The discipline Of the
scho will lie such supervise the department of the
students at ali times Good board be obtained at Elder
X. ID. Hart's and Mrs. WOrthingonS the College
buildings. Those who prefer board in the village,
will find number of excellent boarding houses.
The Mathematical courses in this Institution will en-
brace both the elementary and advanced branches togeth
Classical instruction will be Ancient Languages Ancient
History and Ancient Geography. The instruction in
Mathematics will be conducted by the Prncpathat in the
Classics by Mr.. Venable.
The English branches will be such usually taught
in other Institutions. ThA rates Of tuition will be fol-
lows:
Elementary English SIS 90
Advanced English, % 90
Classics and higher Mathematics, 20 90
The next session will commence Monday the 10th Of
January (nst
The Trustees take great pleasure in announcing that BY
the action of the Grand Lodge at its last session. the Col
lege has been relieved of nearly the debt hanging it.
uidating the small balance due the Trustees may with
dence assert that there is in the Of pccunary
burthen draw back TO the Institution.
Five students will be received into the school free OF
charge for tuition.
BY order Of the Board.
r. W. LASSITER, Pres.
JAMES T. L1TTLEJoHN, Stcy.
0vf, ri on g..
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NOTIGE.-.TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO
~ the Jail of Granville county. N c. the 7h day of
NER Said boy weighs about 100 ibis. is about feet
inches high, rather stout built, of dark complexion has
spot CT biem;sh in the right eye and about % old
and speckled bosom Shirt and says he belongs a
the State OF Georgia by the name of AISEY TH0MP
struction leading from Savannah. Geo. to point in
Alabama. and that he purchased BY the said Thomp
in 1859. in the city of Richmond. Va, of BY
the name of Jacob Williams who resides in Portsmouth,
Va, The owner is requested forward, prove his
property pay charges and take said boy away, he will
be disposed Of as the law directs
J. NJ. WOOD, Jaior.
Oxford JAM 90 1850. 6-6m,
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EHIFTY LESSONS IN SINGING. For the Mid.
Il die Register Of the Voice. BY J. Concone. ln two
parts, each $l.5O Complete, bound in CLOTH $3OO.
Published by OLIVER DITSON & CO.,
277 Washington Street, Boston,
January Is, 1s60 tit
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Gorernor of Mem ,Lersen.

TRENTON, N j., Jan. l7.-Gov. Odon was inau-
gurated to-day. His address is strongly conserva-
tive He is in favor of the fugitive slave law, oppos
ed to the agitation of slavery, and denounces the
agtators.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.
M. CRAFTSMAN.

nj. CRAFTSMAN.
UEING DETERMINED TO MAKE ROOM FOR A
HID large stock of
SPRING CLOTHING,
Will sell his present selected assortment of WINTER
CLOTHING at cost, for Cash.
Raleigh, Jan. go, 1860. 6-tf.
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LoWa Q. s. Senator.

CHICAGO, Jan. Thames Harlan, Republican,
has been reelected U. S. Senator by the Iowa legs
lature. The vote was 73 to 81 over Dodge.
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MARRIED,

In Rolesvil!e. the lth inst, BY R. s. Perry Esq.,
Mr.. Jno W. Perry, of Franklin county, n. c. to Miss
Jane E. Lee. of Roesvc NC.
City papers please copy.
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SENATE PRINTER.-Mr Bowman of the Washing
ton Constitution was, on Wednesday last, elected
Printer to the Senate by one majority
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The CRY OF JEDDo.-An American officer On the
steamship Powhattan, writing to the Boston Courier
from Jeddo, Japan under date of the sth Oct. s59
gives an interesting account of that remarkable CITY,
which, according to his statement, exceeds in size
and population any city now in existence or that
has existed. 1t stretches some 90 miles along the
beach Of the bay or gulf of Jeddo, and extends in
ward some twelve and half miles. The popula-
tion is estimated by Mr. Harris, our Minister there,
at three millions. The correspondent of the Cour
Ter thinks that it is underestimate, and that ir
fact it is nearly twice as populous.
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STArE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.-
- RkT C0UNTY.-Court Of Equity, Fall Term, 1853
Robert IIasey and Elizabeth his wife, William L. Turner
and Lovey his wife. Delaney Harper Collin s. Harper,
William Y Harper Avis H Harper. William liastey Jun,
John B Hastey, julia Ann Hastey, James Q Wills and
Eliza A. his wife, Elizabeth Hasey, Martin Hascy Albert
Hasey Mary Jane Hastey, and Sarah HastcYthe five last
named infants by their friend William Hasey Sen..
who in behalf of themselves and all others who claim
to be of kin of William Harper decd, John W.
Pellet:er, Administrator of William Harper, decd
In this case is referred by the Court the Clerk and
Master ascertain and the next Term of this
Court who the next Of kin of William Harper decd,
late of Carteret county, Co. and it is further ordered by
the Court that publication be made for three months
secutvey in the N. c. Standard newspaper published in
the city of Raleigh, and in the Beaufort Journal paper
published in the town of Beaufort directing all persons
who claim to be next If kin Of said William Harper decd
to in and make their claims before the Clerk and
Master Of this Court at his office in the town of Beaufort
by the May Term, A. D., 1861, Of this Court.
Witness B. L. Perry Clerk and Master of the Conrt Of
Equity of Carteret county, at Beaufort this llh day Of
January, 1860.
January 90, 1860. pr. adv. sl2.) 4-wsm..
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STATEMENT

Of the condition Of the North Carolina Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, November 80, 1859,
submitted at the annual Meeting Of the COM
pany Jan. 10, 1860: -.-.-
Amt property insured Nov. 80, 1859, 81 137, 1860
Amount premium notes on hand, Nov.
80 1852 594, SO
RECEIPTS.
Net amount premiums received during
the year. 15,74l.s9
Net amount assessments Of 1858 re-
ceived during the year, s,97s.59
Net amount in hands of officers and
agents, Nov 80, 1853, 4,o2s25
Amount in Bank of the State North
Carolina, Nov. 80, 1858, 5,1AO3
Amount interest received 44O7
Amonnt ovcrpaid by agents, 55084
Amount borrowed to meet losses, 100000
x
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s 21,416.6T

5 3o,7s5.65 s 80, 7s5 60
By order of the Compauy.
II. S. SMITH, Sec'y.
January 90, 1850.
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BETTER THAN TExAs.-We are now more confirm
ed in the opinion than ever that North Carolina is
better State for farming and enterprise generally
than Texas any of the other far off countries.-
We find the following in the Salisbury Banner:
II. NJ. Digs. of Arson county, has two boys
brothers. that picked on different DAYS this season
the following weights of cotton: 730,714,6l2 ,Gu3,
57s572
Mr.. Diggs has Just rcturne home from Texas
where he had been to find "bctter place and
better country" perfectly satisfied with the old
North State. He says he would not take five hun
dred dollars for the trip. This statement made
to me by Mr.. DiggS on his return on Monday last
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THE MEETING IN MuRpHY's HAL1-The meeting
called for Tuesday evening last for the purpose Of
forwarding the movement for commercial indepcn-
dence of the North, was thnly attcnded--the state
of the weather rendering it excessively disagreeable
to go any where out of doors.
Maj JAS c. Smith was called to the chair, and
Mr.. }. }. Bruner was requested to act as secretary
We were unavoilably absent from the meeting, but
learn the following pa ticulars.
n. N. Fleming, ESQ.,, was called upon to explain
the object of the meeting which he did in clear
ana forcihle manner In the course of his remarks.
Mr.. F. witherinsly rebuked the fanatical spirit of
the North.
L. Blackmer, Esq, followed in a capital speech in
which he depicted in glowing colors the foes and
crimes of abotionism
At the conclusion of Mr. Blackmcr's speech, it
was moved that the meeting adjourn till the Tuesday
night of County Court week, and that the meeting
be then held at the Court House. The motion pre-
vailed, and Messrs. Jno. Spenan, W. L. Saunders
and j. j. Bruner, were appointed committee of
arrangements.
This meeting will doubtless be well attended as
the feeling which prompted the movement seems to
be on the increase.-Saiisbury Banner
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For the Standard.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN GRANVILLE.
The Democrats of Granville are requested to meet
in Oxford, on Tuesday of February Court next to
appoint Delegates to the State and District Conven-
tions. A full meeting is earnestly requested.
JAR -, 1860. MANY DEMOCRATS
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STATE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

JAMES T. LIrrLEJoHN, Sec'y.
Oxford January 20, 1860. 6-st
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-31
ANOTHER DIsCovERY-SLAvE EXCITEMENT
NEAR MEMPHIS

The Memphis Argus of the 22d comes to US with the
information that abolition excitement is in vogue in
that vicinity. We copy
For sometime past Mr.. A ]. Woman, the wel-knowu
river engineer residing Pigeon Roost road thi:
city, has been much annoyed by the depredatons Of the
negroes whose headquarters seem to be in the woods
10 the vicinity and Monday evening last accompan
led by Mr.. Paul Rice he started in pursuit
IA few miles from his residence they succeeded in
resting two negro men, whom they brought this city
and lodged in jail as runaways. While coming toward
the city with their capves they observed tree, por
ton Of whose bark being covered with mud led to the
suspicion that something concealed therein. With
a knife they scraped the mud until it revealed hollow
place in the tree in which they discovered quart bot
tie filed with poison The negroes were then closely
questioned regarding the bottle, when they admitted
that il had been procured by white man who was with
them portion Of the time, and who had endeavored 70
induce them TO use it in killing the white people.
They said there were large quantities Of it in other
places From what could be gathered from the con.
LESSONS Of the negroes it that white men have
been tamperiug with runaway slaves, who swarm the
woods in the vicinity Of the city, and have endeavored
TO excite them nsurrectiOn The negroes state that
many negroes camp in and holoSs south Of Fort
Pickering and that they frequently visited by white
men. portion of this may be somewhat exaggerated
but there is sufficient show that the slaves in this vi
cnity are being tempered with by white men, and tC
warrant the inhabitants in keeping strict watch fol
further developments.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-31
De dIeatIOn Of the Club HOuss--A GIOrlOu'
Time M InnII

The dedication Of the Young Men's Club House will
take on next Thursday the 9th of September As
We remarked on yesterday, number Of distinguished
speakers have already accepted invitations to be present.
and we shall no doubt receive the accepnces OF many
others in the course of day We have assuran-
ces also that the gallant Wings and Americans from all
portions Of the State will honor the interesting occasion
in overwhelming numbers. Take 1t all in all therefore,
we confidently anticipate that the Bell and Everett DEM
onsraton here next week will be Of the most mpos-
ing aud inspiring that has been witnessed in this
city The young men making great preparations for
the event. fixing up their banners tansparenCies devices
and the like and will show to their country friends how
ardent and enthusiastic they are in behalf of the glorious
cause we all have so much at heart Large numbers OF
Clubs and delegations of Clubs will be present from the
neishboring counties and we trust from great many
counties at distance and from all the cities and towns
and villages in the State Let Petersburg Alexandria,
Fredericksburg Norfolk, Lynehburg Portsmouth Staun-
ton, Charlottesville, Farmvile, Danvie, Lexington, and
all other points pour into Richmond next week large
and enthusiastic delegations and let them all unite with
their brethren of the Metropolis in rOuSing and enthus
as,c demonstration in behalf of Bell and Everett the in
ueuce of which shall be felt all theCommonwealth
and all over the Union
In 4 word let have here next Thursday grand i'm
promptu Mass CoavsntioR of the friends Of Bell and
Everett in the Old Dominon We invite all our friends,
old and Young, to come We urge and eureat as many
to come as possbe-for We want demonstration,
on that OCCASION worthy Of the dauness Wings OF Nir-
gina and worthy Of their patriotic and gOrOss cause
Come one come all.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-31
Mhnt Are we FightIng Forl

Under the above captain, the Spirit Of Jefferson,
Democratic paper published CharlesiOwn in this State,
and which has Just out for Douglas has the follow
ing paragraph;
"Surely We are not, party, contending for har-
mony aud good feeling in own ranks. What, then,
are We contendiug for and what is 70 be the result Of
this unnatural struggle. In the first place are to sut-
fer defeat and after that God Ony knows what other ills
are TO attend US There is nothing hopeful or cheering
IN contemplating the very unenvsbe position which we
now occupy. Our leaders drifting to destruction
and the only hope now is in the good and eouser
yatsm Of the people. Ii they will rise in their might
and overlhrOw these leaders may yet weather the
storm; Il they submit and follow these leaders, then all
IS lost lost, les. forcver,"
There is no doubt Of the fact that the YanceySeces-
sion leaders are rapidly drifting the Democratic party
and the country, too to destruction Aud it behOovCs
the honest masses of the Democracy cut loose at
from such reckless and desperate leaders and take their
stand in behalf OF the Union and the rights of the
South
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-31
From The " Y Herald
RAISING A LINCOLN AND HAMLIN POLE IN
MARYLAND.
N, Allegheny county, Nd, I
August Is. 1860. (

On Town, Allegheny county, Md,
August 49, 1860.
A circumstance occurred here to-day that to my
knowledge, has no parallel in the State A wealthy
young farmer, named Kelsey who lives in this district
and who has considerable influence has been talking for
weeks about raising Lincoln pole. Little attention
paid TO the talk until last Saturday. when notices
stuck up around here and in the neghborng county Of
Hampshire in Virginia, requesting the friends of free
dom TO come TO Old Town and assist in raising pote to
Lincoln and Liberty concluding with quotation from
one of Lncon's leers-"He that would be free himself
must not keep his fellow men in bondage" &c.
The respectable part Of the community, who slave
holders thought the abolitioniss would not have the
hardihood or bodness consummate the purpose
ed in the notice. and insult them in such gross manner
but to-day the pole has been raised under the eyes and
in defiance of several-I may say large number-of the
slave owners of Doth counties About two p. N. the
pole taken TO town in wagon, escorted by several
Republicans. In little time it spliced streamer
attached to the top with the motto "Lincoln and Free
DOM" and then raised in the presence Of large num-
Der of people, Three cheers given for Lincoln and
Liberty.
The orator--a Mr.. Salsngs-mounted store box and
delivered speech prepared for the occasion. young
man named Myers, from Virginia, tried TO make few
remarks about the bad evinced in raising Lincoln
pole here but he, being unpopular with the crowd
Kissed down. and to insult him and the proslavery men
present, free negro compelled to take the stand
and deliver speech | make no remarks but give you
plain statement OF the affair." am ashamed that such
a flag should be unfurled in our good old State 1t
shows the boldness of the Republican party, and is
proof that have strong element in midst mimi
cal to our domestic institutions.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-31
Another Virginia DemOC ratio Paper out In Fa-
VOr of Douglas!

The Spir. Of Je5srson, published at oharlestOwn, in
this State has put up the Douglas flag and accompanies
the act With the following remarks;
q" The work Of division is complete and what was
once a united and harmonious party in Virginia is now
A completely divided and distracted organization. At
tached to the Democratic party, have been, is
with no feelings Of pleasure that witness It's present
condition or contemplate its future destiny Its over
row seems imminent if not unavoidable, and the proud
memories which cluster round its Olt-acheved and gor
Gus rumphs are not sufficient to check the madness of
its present reckless leaders, to save II from disgrace
ia. defeat Truly fallen upon evil times, when
even the Democracy of Virgina-hat Democracy which
has never known deleat-Which has ever been every
thing for principle and nothing for men, is unable to
unite aud concentrate its forces against the common en-
emv Perhaps we may deserve this defeat IL may be
profitable TO hereafter if indeed there is any hereai
Ter left Us As party WehSve little disposition to look
INTO that future which lies before US, TO inquire what
tate is there Tar Us party We prefer TO grapple
With the dsagreeabe present anu TO fight the battle
best We may, in support Of the National Democratic
Nominees, Douglas and johnson. If they should sue
coed We should feel confident Of the perpetuaon of our
Conederacy for least four years longer Let us then,
a. Democrats chersbng the recoectOus ofthe past rally
70 their support and the Of country from
the perls which surround it."