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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

The proceedings of the recent WING Con-
MENTIONS in Virginia. North Carolina, Ken
lucky and Tennessee, all breathe the same
spirit, and are identical in feeling and in
the expression of principles. Several pre-
ferences exist as to the candidate to be nomi-
mated for President, by the National Conser-
vative Party of the country; but these
preferences are entirely subordinate to, and
controlled by, other and higher consldera-
tons, connected with thewelfare and inter
ests of the country. They weigh not a feath-
er, when put in competition with the
success of the GREAT CAUSE, believed to be
that of the Union, the Constitution, and the
Laws. Whoever the man selected may be-
provided he is sound, reliable, constitu-
tional, conservative statesman, opposed to
sectionaIism and oil its adjuncts, and in ia
vor Of the Union and the rights of the
States, he will be heartily, cheerfully and
unanimously supported by the party adopt
ing him as its leader. And we especially
notice, with pleasure, in each of the Wing
Conventions to which we have referred, the
appearance once again, actively in the polit-
ical field, of the old, tried, and tested men of
the Wing party, who have determined to
make another effort, in behalf of the measures
and the policy which they think ought to
mark the course of the administration of the
Government. They believe that the time
has come when all who desire to see saIn-
tary reform, .iudicious retrenchment, and
a recurrence to the practices of the earlier
and better days of the republic-who hope
to ''crush out" fanatical sectionalism on the
one hand, and disunionism on the other
who wish to restore the country to peace,
and happiness, and harmony,-should unite
in an honest, honorable, and determined ex-
ertion, to effect those objects.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
Secession Norements in the .SoutA.

secession lH0CemenJS IN tRe SOHtH.
MILLEDGEvILLE Nov. 9.-Meetings are being held
all over Georgia for the forming Minute Men corps
A meeting is called at Augusta tomorrow night.
1t will be managed by the most talented conserva-
tive citizens and decided looking to the
secession of Georgia will be adopted
Highly exciting scenes occurred this afternoon in
this city. A Northern man, named Thayer no.
meopathc doctor and former resident of this city,
recently returned and was charged with uttering
abolition sentiments. On Thursday night he was
ordered to leave the city and refused. He was wait
ed on by crowd this afternoon. The crowd in
creased to several hundred, and was addressed by
several citizens, some urging summary treatment
and others milder course While the crowd was
engaged in listening, Thayer was conveyed off in
rear of the hotel and escaped punishment.
The citizens said his safety was secured by the
entreaties of Thayer's wife and children. Subse-
quently, the feeling gradually deepened and widen
ed into hostility to yankees of all parties.
A Military Convention of the State will be held
next Tuesday in Milledgevile.
Gov. Browns special Message is approved, and
during the reading in the Legislature met with
warm applause.
Delegations of Georgians are visiting South Caro-
linans, and South Carolinians are visiting Geor-
gians. Sedate, conservative Georgians have mount
ed cockades. The South is in earnest, depend on It.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
Demonstrations in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, Nov. = Il +. MA grand display o.
fireworks lighting up the whole of Main street, is
now going on, with music, cheers from the crowd,
and eloquent speeches by Messrs. Mullins, Macfar
Ian and others, in honor of the resignation of the
excited much enthusiasm and deep feeling among
all classes.
1t is rumored that the bill of Mr.. Buist will re-
commend the election of delegates on the 4th o.
December, to meet at Columbia on the 18th of De-
cember, and will contain a clause requesting the
Governor to communicate with the Executive OF
each Of the slaveholding States, urging upon them
concert of action
Il is understood that Messrs. Boyce, Bonham and
Keitt advise immediate action and the call of
Convention.
A warm discussion is expected on Mr.. Trenholm's
resolution.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

SorTH-C ARoLNA-On Friday last, in the Senate
CSouh Carolina, the bill ordering an election for
delegates to Convention was passed by a vote Of
H yeas to nay. The same bill was read the first
time in the House on the same day. 1t provides for
an election to be held on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in January, for delegates to Conven-
ton to be held in Columbia on the first Monday
thereafter, to decide upon the course to be pursued
by the State in relation to the General Government.
P.S. Subsequently the bill was re-considered,
and passed unanimously by both Houses, providing
for the election of delegates on the sirth December
and the Convention on the serenteenth December.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

REJOICING IN SOUTH ARoLINA.--The Charleston
Mercury of the 9Th says:
There was great excitement in the ne;ghborhood
of the several Newspaper offices and the Telegraph
office, on Tuesday night last-a large number of
enthusiastic gentlemen having congregated, anxious
y awaiting the result of the Presidential election
The first despatch received was that Connecticut
had gone for Lincoln by several thousand majority
The next stated that North Carolina considered
certain for Breckenridge. These soon followed
by brief despatch, which, however, contained the
desired information. The Agent of the Association
Press teegraphed that Lincons election was certain
and that trhing details were unnecessary. Upon
the announcement of this at the Mercury office,
which appeared to be the headquarters for informa
ton the crowd gave expression to their feelings
by long and continued cheering for Southern Con-
federacy. The greatest excitement prevailed, and
the news spread with lighting rapidty over the
city,"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

RUN ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA BANKs.-A bill has
been reported in the Legislature of South Carolina
postponing the operation of the act requiring the
Banks to have one-third of gold and silver in their
vaults for two-thrds of their issue. The bill
unanimously adopted. The necessity for prompt
action to relieve the Banks was strongly urged.
Expresses were daily bringing in bills from sur
rounding States, and other demands for specie were
constantly made. These are some of the fruits Of
incipient secession.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
SAVANNAH RIPE FOR SECESSION!


IMMENSE MASS NEETING-LARGEsT EVER HEIDI!
ResOlred Unanimously not to submit TO LincOln's
Election.
COLONIAL FLAG RAISED on GREENE's MONUMENT
Tremendous OutpOuring Of tie People.
The Flag is Greeted with Shouts of Applause:
InteRsice Ercitement-Large Number Of Minute
Hen EhrOlLed!
SAvANHAH GA, Nov. 8, III p. m.-An immense
mass meeting was held here tonight The people
poured out by hundreds, and it coniessedly the
largest ever assembled in Savannah.
Eloquent and patriotic speeches were made, the
speakers being repeatedly interrupted by the most
tumutuous and enthusiastic applause.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted to the
following effect:
That the election of Abe Lincoln ought not to be
and will not be submitted to.
The Legislature is respectfully asked to announce
the above opinion.
To communicate the same to the Georgia Senators
and Representatives in Congress.
To cooperate with the Governor in calling Con-
vention of the people to determine the mode and
manner of redress.
To recommend TO the Legislature to pass such
laws will be likely to alleviate any unusual en-
barraSSmcnt Of the commercial interests, conse-
quent on the present political emergency.
ID recommend to the Legislature that immediate
steps be taken to organize an armed force in the
State.
An immense multitude assembled at Johnson's
Square this afternoon, where the Colonial Flag
raised upon the beautiful monument to Gen. Greene.
The flag greeted with loud, prolonged and en-
thusiastc applause.
Several eloquent speeches were made
The excitement is intense. A large number o.
Minute Men have been enrolled and the work is
progressing with great rapidity.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

TIE POPULAR MAJOR ITIEs.-The majorities for
Lincoln are about as follows in the following States
Connecticut 10000 Illinois Is, 900, Indiana TO- OOO
Iowa 5000, Maine %, Massachusetts, ~, 600,
Michigan $4,000 Minnesota, 10000, New Hamp-
shire 5000, New York $4,000, Ohio $4,000, Penn
gVania 5000, Rhode Island $500, Vermont H.
90, Wisconsin 10000. The fusion or union ma
oity against Lincoln in New Jersey, is about f. OOo
The majority for Breckenridge in Delaware is 1,70O
kentucky is reported to have gone for Bell by A.
09o majority
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

~ The North Carolina Educational State As
ISOLATION met at Wilmington yesterday. The Rev.
c. H. Wiley Superintendent Of Common Schools,
and Maj. D. Hill, Of the n. c. Military Academy,
Charlotte passed through this place on Monday on
their way to attend the Convention. We learn that
W. j. Palmer, ESQ.,, the Principal of N. c. lnstitu-
ton for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind, left yes
terday also to attend the Convention. We very
much regret that it was not in our power to be
present at this annual Convocation of the friends of
education We trust that the best results may flow
from the deliberations of the Association
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
For WESTBROOK & MENDENHALL

ENCOURAGING DIsUNIoN.-The Richmond Enqutr-
err casfor Convention of the people of Virginia
"as soon as possible" and adds
1--WE would also advise our sister States of the
South no: to await the action of Virginia, of any
other ally. Let each State act for herself and
act too with prompt decision. We have fear that
any such action will eventuate in dissolution If
South Carolina shall secede she will indeed return
we trust, speedily to the Union-not as "spoilt
child" &c, but in consequence of guarantees forced
from her Nothern aggressors, which shall secure her
rights, her interest her sovereignty, dignity and
honor The path of safety, for the preservation of
the Constitution and the Union, is now the path of
bold unyelding refusal to submit to the invasion of
Southern rights"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

3. It's stated that seventeen law students have
lett Cambridge law school on account of the election
d Lincoln. On the night of the 9th meeting of
@uthern medical students was held in New York,
aVhich considerable discussion took place. Much
Telling was evinced. The students determined to
remain anil abide the action of their respective States
Vne Of the students, North Caronian is reported
@haVe said: 81 tell you what, I'm North Carroll
man and I'm not going to secede just because South
Urolna secedes. owe South Carolina no allegi-
&ca" Good for him.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
SOUTH CAROLINA MOvINGI
THE DIsUNION FEELING AND PURPOSE RAMPANT THERE
The Services of a Virginia Volunteer Corp
TenderedI

MI / { u ~
The Services of a Virginia Volunteer Corps
TendeTedI
The Hon. Edmund RuJfn Makes a Speech!
COLUMBIA, Nov s.--The speaker of the House
last night received despatch from Virginia tender
ing the services Of volunteer corps in the event of
South Carolina seeding from the Union.
Edmund Ruffin of Virginia spoke last night He
said that Southern independence had been his life
long study, and he thought that it could be secured
by the secession of South Carolina. His speech
was rapturouSy applauded
Other stirring addresses were made.
Efforts were made yesterday in the Legislature to
procure delay of action in Of the cooperation
of other Southern States, but they failed. Con-
vention will be called and secession is certain The
election Of delegates will probably be ordered for
the 4th of December, and the Convention will meet
on the 17th
Boyce, Bonham and Keitt urge the call of Con-
vention and immediate action.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
NORFOLK MARKET.

REPORTED EXPRESSLY n. "sTAHDAR0.'
BIZ M'PHEETERS GHISELIN,
FhoEesaLe Grocsrs Fortoardin1 d Commission Aerchdas
NovEHBER 10, 1860.
C0TTON-The market is inactive, owing to the difficult
ty of urng freight and the unsettled state If po
litica affairs The stock market yesterday from
1000 to $3.50 bales, and heard of sales of only rs to
100 bales at Ac for mddlng To-day the receipts are
400 bales and the sales about 200 bales based Ike
for midding Lots of good strict middliug offered
to-day at II &c without finding buyers.
FLOUR-The stock is light and transactions limited,
with no shipping demond. We quote s. F. $6@8l; Ex
$614@6%; Family S7@7H.
DRIED FRUIT-Appes are dull and lower. We note
sales as low as Soc for good lots while strictly prime are
hard to sell s5s7c. Peeled Peaches good de-
mand at $3$l@4, and unpeeled $2@2H.
NAVAL STORES-Spts Turpt. 3S@3sc Common Ro-
nominal at 81 25@1 80. Tar 81.
LIME-There have been sales anat for several days
We quote Thomaston from store at s0@95c W. c. 81 Is
@*l&.
GUANo-Peruvian is in good supply. at SIS per ton.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE.

In PURSUANCE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUT-
ed TO me BY A. T. Banks, for certain purposes therein
mentioned, will sell public auction the 2sth Noyem-
her, if previously ds posed Of the entire establishment
known the
COURIER PRINTING OFFICE.
The Office is complete with both Newspaper and Job
Press and Type for all kind of work. The presses type
and fixtures all nearly new and to any person wishing
to go into business this is opportunity to do
ANY person wishing to purchase might make very salts
factory arrangements by calling before sale,
will be made satisfactory
ALEX. JOHNSON, Jr, Trustee.
Nov. z, 1860 48-2t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
THE STANDARD FUR THE SESSION.

The Standard will be sent to subscribers during
tbe approaching session of the Legislature on the
following terms:
Semi Weekly, 81 90
Weekly, so
The ensuing session of the Legislature will be one
Of unusual interest We shall employ competent
Reporters and present to our readers full accounts
If all the business that may be transacted.
The price of the Weekly Standard for the year is
&, and for the Semi-Weekly $4-invariaSly in
advance.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

~ The condition of the times calls for calmness
of determination and 6rmness of action. Let pas
sion be discarded The foundations of State, to be
enduring, must not be laid in passion or resentment
1t is much easier to destroy than it is to construct
Better to bear the ills have, than fly to others
that we know not Of"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

INsURRECTIoN-An insurrectionary plot was dis
covered on Tuesday, among the negroes on the
plantations of W. c. Cleaveand, Harp, Simmons,
Davidson, johnson, and others in Crawford county.
A. V. Dfeer, and Cullin Davidson, from Pa, the
latter school teacher were the ringleaders. They
have oeen arrested, and with forty negroes are in
iaiL-AuQusta ga Dispatch, Nor. 8.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

NASH CoUNrY.--A friend sending US the vote Of
Nash County, says: "Old Nash has given Breckin-
ridge and Lane the largest vote she ever poed for
any man. The vote is 1925 for Breckenridge 81 for
Bell, and for Douglas So we claim that Nash is
the banner County of the State, as she has given
1885 clear majority all opposition" Nash has,
indeed, done gloriously.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

- SHANEFUL OUTBAGE-When Senator Douglas
fGted from the carriage to ascend the steps of the
asrhange Hotel, at Montgomery, Ala, there were
Ss ee rotten eggs thrown. The first egg struck Col
S0eS editor of the Confederation, the second egg
S%ucE COL Elmore, and the third egg struck the
o ~"d Judge Douglas, bursted and discharged its
" w., in the face of his wife, who stood immedi-
o %ly on his left. The papers there denounce the
uuase IN severe terms.
ine Breckenridge and Lane Club of Montgomery
r"npay held meeting and denounced this out
,'SSe on Judge Douglas in severe terms. OF course
southern gentleman can be held responsible for
''u conduct towards Judge Douglas.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
ID i E ID

In Roxboro', n c., on the 2sh ult of Typhoid fever
Mrs Mahaa B. Smith, consort Of W. H. Smith, in the 43d
year of her age.
In this county, the 10th inst, Mr.. Quentin Rowland,
aged about 80 years.
Recently. in Fayetteville of Pneumons Mrs Eliza Nc
Donald, aged 10 years.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
The Palmetto FLa1 Hoisted !

CHARLESTON, S. G., Nov. s.-The bark James
Gray, owned by the Cushings, of Boston, New
buryportO lying at our wharves under instructions
from her owners hoisted the Palmetto Flag to-day
and fired salute of 10 guns
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
Presidential Election.

The whole number of Electors of President equal
TO the members of both houses of Congress, is 800,
Of whom 152 are majority. The following are al
ready ascertained or if not SO, are nearly entirely
free from doubt:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

The VoTE OF NORTH CARoLINA.-Our table pub
lshed to-day contains returns from SO Counties.
These give Breckenridge about 5000 majority over
Bell If the remaining 81 Counties have voted as
they did in August the majority for Breckenridge
will be about 5000. 1t will probably, however, fall
below 600
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

gB- Lincoln, it is said, is prevented from ma
king any concatory advances to the Southern States
by the fear that the black Republican Electors Of
the New England States would not vote for him if
he were to do so.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
FOR BRECKENRIDGE.
STATES FOR LINCOLN.

For Douglas, New jersey 8; for Bell, New Jersey
.. that State having voted for the fusion ticket
Kentucky and Tennessee - votes each, are doubt
full between Breckenridge and Bell, though the pro-
liability is they have gone for Bell.
Missouri has probably gone for Douglas.
California, votes and Oregon, votes, are in
doubt between Breckenridge, Douglas, and Lincoln.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
Especial Despatch to the Charlotte Bulletin.
Reclamation of Senator Chestnut.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 10.-The Hon. Jas. Ches-
nut U. S. Senator, representing South Carolina,
sent in his resignation to-day, and it read in the
House. Great excitement prevails.
Senator Toombs, of Georgia, has also sent in his
resignation to the Legislature of Georgia. He de-
clares himself in favor Of immediate secession.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

~ We had the pleasure of seeing Walter F.
Leake, ESQ.,, of Richmond, in this City, Monday,
on his way to Fayetteville, where he is to deliver
the annual address before the Agricultural Society
of Cumberland
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

" AlsrAKE.-Some one telegraphed to the New
a "a Herald day or two since, from Raleigh, that
oOVernor and Council of this State were in ses-
w. that the Legislature would be called together
,eo'ately, and that North Carolina was ripe for
H. 'S'On' DC 1t is hardly necessary to state that
3. ueSpatch has no foundation in fact The Gov
rIn and Council have not been in session recently,
~e State is not ready to secede.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
ImDorta,t from CAnrlestou

CHARLESTON, Nov 9.-The United States troops
were moving arms and ammunition to the Fort,
when prevented by the Washington Guards and
Citadel Cadets coming out They passed the Mer.
curry Office with three cheers for secession.
Trouble between the United States troops and
Militia of Charleston is anticipated.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
The Fots in Virginia.

ALEXANDRIA, Nov 9.-The Gazette sums up the
returns from LOG counties, and the result is that
Bell gains 1894 over Goggn, and Breckenridge
1910 over Letcher.
[Clear gain for Bell, according to this count 1924
Letcher's majority was $500 There are 157 coun-
ties in this State, and five cities-EDs. ExPREssl
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION
~ will be made TO the next General Assembly of North
Carolns to amend the act of Incorporation of ST. Johns
College and also for the passage OF act authorizing the
Masonic Grand Lodge Of the State Of
the Trustees of said College, issue Bonds for the pur
pose of raising funds to enclose the same.
November 10, 1860 Alvin
~ Register please copy. a.. 4,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
PETERSBURG MARKET.

REPORTED BY n. n. MARTIN, BROTHER 4 CO.
NOVEMBER 10, 1850.
GUANO-There is q supply of this article now in the
market, and several vessels on the wharf.
WHEAT-The market is very dull prime red and white
81 350tl 55. -
CORN-0ld g5c new 60.
COTTON-The market is dull and prices have settled to
II for good lots round at which sales made to-day.
TOBACCO-The breaks during the week have been large
for the season. and made mostly of Tugs and
and common Leaf For the latter sorts prices extreme
" low Sales of sumo little good to nearly fine leaf at
$S@slo We quote poor to common Tugs l15@S2H mid
ding to good at s2%@S4 poor to common leaf $3@$5
middling to fair $e@$7 good to very good $3.50.
large portion of what is opening is unsound and as re-
marked above, such is selling very low. .
SUGAR-ls in fair demand, with advance of Il TO
q cents
GLOVER SEED-S@7L.
COFFEE-Market weak and prices are about Nc. lower.
ROBINSON'S GUAN0-This article is worth ESQ
PRODUCE-There is no change to note since our last
report
GROCERIES-The market for Sugar, Coffee and Bacon
is very active at the advance reported.
BACON-The market is stiff an d prices have advanced
say 4 cent.-Erpress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
W. W. HOLDEN, srAr. PaIsrrR,
SPECIAL NoTTCE-The STANDARD IS conducted strictly

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The STANDARD IS conducted strictly
on the CASH system AH papers discontinued at the
iraon Of the time for cheh they haze been poid SUB
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ba CROSS MARK their papers, and unless the subscription
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from .piich there 'O Be no dpatu1 Watch for the er's'
,,orE and rene,O your subscription.
U,eEly Standard 81 per dn"un', in adoance.
S,mi- Weekly, 81 per annum, in Advance.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
,non the Post Office from, we'll the to, which
,hr desire the change to be made.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
Georoia Refuses TO Elect a Senator.

MLLIDGEvILLE GA, Nov 9.-The Senate refused
to-day to go into election for United States Sena-
tor, to succeed Mr.. Iverson. The majority against
the proposition was very large.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14
More of the Secession Euror.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 8.-A large body of citizens
called the resigning federal officers last night anG
greeted them with cheering demonstrations. The
exofficials returned thanks in spirited addresses.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-14

iSa,, publish to-day mass of news. showing
az guy excited state of the public mind in South
ga, W. and Georgia. We have no intelligence
Cs,' 'SS'Sslpp Alabama, Florida, or Texas. South
''a'n'n fo8