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there, indeed, "no hope for nationsr' Is there no
bond of union in the South stronger than its own
petty quarrels? Shall we suffer our foes to stand
idly, and goat over the scene of our destruction
destruction wrought by ourselyesf The South is
able to maintain her rights-she is able to repe the
foe-but
What .c;l1 the South do We hope for the best,
but we fear the worst We fear she will submit.
We fear she will cripple herself by internal feuds
as to be incapable of resistance We lay no claims
to the power of prophecy, but are dealing seri-
ousy with serious matters and it is our deliberate
opinion that the South will not act in unity, and
that it will not resist what it ought to resist with
all its might
What must the South do? She must either unite
and repel the foe, or Bew her neck to the conquer
ors yoke. She must defend her institutions, pre-
serve her liberties and protect her rights, or she
must surrender at discretion. These are the only
alternatives There can be no more "compro-
misses would to God there had never been any!
We have looked to and trusted in the nationality
Of the Democratic party to save the country. We
have confidently regarded it as the bulwark of lib
erty, the conservator of peace and harmony, and
the promoter of prosperity, national happiness and
national glory. Even yet hope fingers like SHIN
ing spark upon the darkened hearth. We may be
taking too gloomy view-the case may not be so
bad as We think-all may yet be well but we write
as we now feel.
And where are We to turn for consolation? If
the Democratic party has no nationality what other
party has? Alas! none. There is nothing left for
US to turn to-nothing that we can rely upon
nothing we can trust to. There are good and true
| men at the North, almost all in the Democratic
ranks, but they cannot aid u.s. They are power
less. The Black Republican maelstroom has drawn
into its voracious jaws large majority Of the North
Our friends there only stretch forth their hands
and deplore our fate. They can, and will, and do
| sympathize with US and we thank them for it;
but they cannot aid us. Henceforth We must rely
| upon ourselves-or yield.
"God save the country!" But while we thus
pray, let us also act God helps those only who try
to help themselves The days Of miracles have pass
ed. Passive reliance upon Providence is unavail-
ing-it is a snare. "Who would be free himself
must strike the blow" Let the South do her duty
to herself, and she may expect the aid Of higher
Power. When she merits that aid she will assured
| ly receive it Until she merits it. she will deserve
her fate. From our Utmost heart we say "God
save the country"
| The writer of the foregoing article would state
that the editor of the Standard is in no way respon
sibe for it. 1t was written during his absence]
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5000 REWARD.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
MURDER MURDER!! MURDER!!

4 BOUT SUNSET ON THE Esd MAY, 1850. THE REV.
"A JOHN L. CHAMBERS was most nhumanly murder
ed while returning home from attending to his hands
his plantation in the vicinity of Pekin n After pa
tent investigation of all the circumstances and testimony
the COroners Jury returned runaway as prlncpa and
three other negroes accessories to the foul crime
The said runaway has escaped The Of this notice
give in reference the neg hereinafter described and
also to have him arrested
His bereaved family would feel under very great oblga-
tons to any who would be kind 70 communicate
any such information by letter otherwise to R. A. Cham
bers Pekin Montgomery county, N. c.. They will also
give the above reward of $500 for his arrest and commit
to Jail at Troy, Montgomery Co., N Z. He s said to
be about five feet or inches high about thirty years Of
age whskers, broad-shoudered and well Get be hsd
very long, bushy hair upper teeth proruda over the
DER lump bis forehead, which be said was
escape and very peculiar tone of voice. He claimed to
be great conjurOr. He black pants and black
loDgtaed coat His hands were short large and thick,
and his feet large
The hat and shoes of the deceased missing. He
may possibly be wearing the hat which may lead to his
Identification. The hat broad bfmmed and tuerably
owcrowned, made Of fur, but apparently Of WOOL of
brown rusty appearance and had been torn the top
but bad been darned with black fax thread.
BE stated that be originally from Virginia; belong
to widow and some children; sold to Mr.. Thomas
ehind m train Of cars while his owner was hurryns
transfer to another; lived with who owned other
ekroes in SouthCarolna in consequences Of suspicion
# and came into this neiRbborhood.
Such s the account and description Of the said runaway
sgiven BY the negroes
- B. A. CHAMBERS.
Pekin, N. C., June 26, 1860. - 5l--lt.
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We have Just returned from Baltimore, and
have had no time to prepare account of the pro-
ceedings of the Conventions held in that City The
original Democratic Convention nominated Stephen
A. Douglas for President and Benjamin Fitzpatrick
for Vice President; and Convention of those who
seeded from the original Convention and others,
nominated John C. Breckenridge for President and
Gen. Joseph Lane for Vice President ~
We trust the present condition of the party with
reference to national affairs will have no injurious
effect in our State elections Wesee no reason why
every Democrat should not stand by Gov. Ellis and
the Democratic candidates for the Legislature. Let
us elect our State ticket matter what ticket we
may support for President
large majority of the North Carolina delegation
united with the Convention held by these who left
the original Convention in nominating Breckenridge
and Lane.
For the present we indicate no choice between the
two tickets. We await the, action of the Democrat
ic party of the State. -
In our next We will give sketch of the action at
Baltimore, with such remarks and suggestions as
we may think just and proper under the circum
stances. Meantime we beg our Democratic friends
not to fall out about the two Conventions but tc
stand by the cause as one man in the State elections
looking to some arrangement in the future by which
they can all have opportunity of expressing then
preferences at the polls for President The crisis is
a most important one Let us meet it calmly and
firmly, and do nothing under the influence of preju
dice or passion.
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of things and deem it only sufficient to say that
such are really the facts of my present position and
which could not well have been altered
greatly regret that cannot be a candidate, but
It is only because the people desire me to be; and
assure you that nothing gives me more pleasure
than to be able to obey the wishes of my friends
avail myself of the occasion to tender to you,
citizens, Of all parties my heartfelt thanks
for the great confidence which you have heretofore
manifested in me and to say to you that shall
ever take profound interest in all that concerns
your welfare, and the honor and prosperity of our
beloved State
To my party friends may add that l expect as
private soldier; and to all the friends of Person and
of North Carolina, tender the sympathes of heart
devoted to the honor and glory of our common
country. Very respectfully, ..
JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM.
Person Co., N. c., June 20, 1860.
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For the STANDARD.
TO THE PEOPLE OF PERSON COUNTY.

FELLOW CITIZENS: Having been repeatedly ap-
piled to by persons in all parts Of the County to be
candidate to represent you in the Senate of the next
General Assembly, think it my duty to make
known to you the conclusion in regard to this mat
ter to which am forced by the circumstances of
my situation.
entertain and shall ever cherish, my fellow-citi-
zens grateful sense of the obligations under which
you have laid me by your generous support in the
past; and if it were possible, it would afford me
pleasure to manifest my gratitude by accepting the
position to which your Partially again would call
me-.
But cannot be candidate without suffering
sacrifices which feel sure you would not require at
my hands or else by allowing my friends to use
nv name while would be absent from the County
nearly all my time until the day of the election. To
pursue this latter course would not be just to my
party or to the principles which | advocate-while
to undertake to remain in the County and go
through the campaign, would cause me an amount
Of Inconvenience and injury which no enc would re-
quire need not explain the reasons Of this state
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God Save the COuntryl

This heading is not intended as mere ejaculatory
exclamation, amless and meaningless. 1t should
be the fervent heartfelt prayer of every patriot
As Republic, We have passed through many crises,
and have heard false alarms of many more; but in
our judgment, crisis is now upon us, compared
with which all others dwindle to small proportions.
1t is not one unreal shadowy and dimly in the
uncertain future; it is real, substantial and now
present. staring us in our faces and pulling at our
heartstrings
We confess we feel gloomy-ay, sad. At the
time of this writing have not received the partc
ulars of the closing and acts of the Baltimore
convention; but enough is known to convince us
that there was disruption, and such disruption
as left that convention almost entirely sectional
body. Those Withdrawing from it, or portion of
them, organized another convention, it. also, being
almost entirely sectional We fear the last link Of
nationality has been broken. The questions arise:
What can the South do? What will it do What
must it do?
When we ask, what can the South do? We mean,
what is it able to do? Can it unite? If so, the
question is answered and the problem solved -
United, it can defy its enemies and go on prosper
ousy; but divided-cut up into factions-warring
one with another" discordant bellgerent Ut
must fall an easy prey to the black Republican host
's principles its rights its institutions, its equality
chained to the victorious car of Seward Lincoln,
Ureely Co., to grace the triumph Of abolitionism.
when Titus besieged Jerusalem, its inhabitants, in
stead OF uniting and facing the foe with all their
power wasted and frittered away their strength by
internal d'ssensons and civil feuds. All the assail.
ant mad to do was to wait until they destroyed them
'siVes Worse than Titus is now laundering at
'uf ea'es and we are doing as the Jews did Is
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TOM RIFLE.
Yours,
For the Standard.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HARNETT.

For the Standard.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HARNETT.
Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the Democratic
party of JIarnett County, was held in the Court
House in Summerville on Tuesday 10Th inst
On motion, John Green, Esq, was called to the
chair and j. A. Spears requested to act as Secre-
tary. s..:
for the pun pose of filling the vacancy in the Demo-
cratic ticket occasioned by the Withdrawal of Mr..
Cofield. On motion of Allen B. Parker, the chair
man appointed committee consisting of one MEM
Der from each Captains District to prepare business
for the action Of the meeting. The Committee was
appointed as follows: From Barbecue, Col. Daniel
Mccormick Upper Little River, Henry Faucet;
Buckhorn, G. H. Cofield Stewards Creek, John L.
Bethea; Neill's Greek, DR.. w. M. McNeill; Averas-
boro, Anson Parker Grove, COL E. Stewart. At
ter retiring for some time majority of the commit
tee reported the following:
Whereas, the ticket nominated by the late Demo-
cratic Convention in the town of Fayetteville on
Tuesday of May Superior Court is now incomplete
by the withdrawal Of G. H. Cofield.
Resotred, That We recommend that this Conven-
ton nominate candidate to fill the aforesaid vacan
cy, and that We recommend j. G. Williams as fit
and proper person to fill the aforesaid vacancy.
Resolced, That we recommend that the candidate
nominated by this Convention be requested to 20
for the completion and extension of the Fayetteville
and Coal Field Railroad
Col. E. Stewart on behalf of the Committee from
Grove and Barbecue Districts submitted the follow
ing as minority report:
Whereas, the Democratic ticket for Cumberland
and Harnett is now incomplete by reason of the
withdrawal of G. H. Cofield, Esq., from the canvass
and whereas, Cumberland County in the late Con-
vention intimated perfect willingness to confirm
any nomination that should be fairly made by the
Democratic party of Harnett; therefore in order to
have full and fair expression of opinion, be it
ResolUed, That Convention of the Democratic
party in Harnett County be held at the Court House
in Summerville on Saturday the 30th June, for the
purpose Of nominating candidate in the place Of
G. Il. Cofield, Esq, and that every Democrat in
Harnett County be earnestly requested to attend
adelegate to said Convention.
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For the Standard.
For the STANDARD.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN JOHNSTON.

AAJMOSRh1lO IN OOllANO1S4N. b.
According to previous notice, the Democracy of
Johnston county convened at Smithfield, on Satur-
day, the 18th inst, for the pupose of nominating
candidates to represent the county in the next Leg
islature
On motion of COL G.. W. Watson, Elder John
H. Keneday was called to the chair and after taking
the chair, he expressed his thanks to the meeting
for the honor conferred, in very appropriate and
feeling address,
On motion of W. H. Tomlinson, s. P. Horton
and L. P. Phillips were appointed Secretaries.
On motion of S. A. Smith, committee Of one
from each district in the county was appointed by
buttons for the action of the meeting
committee, viz: b. Gardner, H. A. Clifton, W. II.
L.earbert, II. Ryals, j. G. Hood, ST., j. c. Hood,
Jr, S. A. Smith, G. W. Watson, K. B. Whitley, W.
II. Sellers, B. Smith, W. H Joyner, Simon Barnes,
E. W. Woodward and A. G. Lee, who after short
retirement reported through their chairman, S. A.
Smith, the following resolutions, viz:
Res0lced That we cordially approve of the ad-
ministration of John w. Ellis, our present Cover
nor and will exert ourselves to increase his ma
jority in the county.
Resolred, That we are opposed to the change in
our State Constitution, popularity known as the ad
calorem principle, advocated by the Opposition par
ty, deenng the same unwise unnecessary and
unjust.
Resolced, That we will give cordial and unani-
nous support to the nominees of this convention.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
While the committee on resolutions was absent,
the meeting was addressed by L. B. Sanders ESQ.,,
on the various political topics of the day.
The appropriate committee then put in nomina-
ton the following, viz: For the Senate, j. W. B.
Watson; for the Commons, VIM. H. Watson and
James Kitchener, who were unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically received by the convention.
W. H. Cullum was recommended for reelection
for Sheriff
w H. Watson and James Kitchener being in the
convention, accepted the nomination in appropriate
speeches.
committee of three was appointed to inform j.
w. B. Watson, (who was absent at the Baltimore
Convention,) of his nomination.
At this time of the proceedings, Raiford William
son. ESQ.,, an old and sterling Democrat of the school
of '76 being called on from all quarters addressed
the meeting at some length on the importance of
the success of the principles of the Democracy of
the Jeffersonian and jackson school,
After being called on, the following gentlemen
Smith and B. H. Tomlnson. The latter being our
former representative, came forward and declined,
in the early part of the proceedings accepting NOM
nation in either branch of the Legislature
On motion, the Editors of the Raleigh Standard
and Press were requested to publish the proceed
ings. After which the meeting adjourned to meet
again on Friday after the first Thursday in August
j. H. KENNEDAY, Chm'n.
L I. + +. P P1'asars, Secretaries.
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.a. ~. LAWsOH'S s4.s,f
HISTORY OF rNORTH.CAROLIH

HISTORY OF NORTH.CA
~ (aEPnSr FROM rhs LONDON EDITION ossl7l4.l4
VTVHE ABOVE IS A. RARE AND INTERESTING
i work. and should be in The hands Of svery North.
Carolinan But two copies Of the original edition are
to be found; and it with view Of udtng
important portion Of the history Of good old State,
the undersigned undertook the republcati0n. AASson
Surveyor General under tho Lords PropTetoss and
his account Of the then infant Province Of
will be found both Instructive and amusing As pec
Of authors STYLE we subjoin the following ex-
tract: - 80 ~
The christian natives Of Caroline straight clean.
imbed people, the children being seldom or never troubled
with ricketts, those other dstempes that the Europeans
are visited withal IT'S next to miracle 70 one Of
them defomed in body Az for those women that DO not
expose themselves to the weather. they often
and generally well featured y0n shall anywhere.
and have very brisk charming eyes, which sets thsm
advantage they marry very young, some at thirteen or
fourteen and she fiat stays ill twenty is rectoned tals
maid-whch 10 very Indifferent character il that warm
county The women arr very fruitful most houses being
full Of little It has been Observed thst women long
married, and without children in other places have
ed to Carolina, and become joyful motherA =
The book contains nearly 100 pages dno aecimo, nd will
be sent to part Of the uuos postage pa 1t . per
copy. Address. ~ Z ~, z -
!. Raleigh, NC. ~ II, I. 70 g. SSssx1h.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON. June %.

WASHINGTON, June %.
SENATE-The Senate and House have passed the
loan bill. The Senate concurred in the Conference
Report on civil appropriations. The Conference
Committees report on the postal deficiency bill was
disagreed to, and the committee discharged.
HOUsE-The House insisted on its amendment
retaining the steamship Isabel line contract and
the restoration of the inland mail service except in
cases where contracts have expired or the service
been improved by railroad otherwise leaving the
Postmaster General to exercise his discretion in dis
continuing the service in accordance with existing
law.
The limitations are that the Senate will agree to
this proposition.
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BLACK MOUNTAIN INN.

BLACK MOUNTAIN INN.
vUVHIS HOUSE, SITUATED AT TIE FOOT OF
II the "BLACK," is now open for the reception Of
visitors.
The house has undergone thorough repair.
VISITORS can be accommodated with conveyances to
this place at GEO. c. ALEXANDERS IL miles east Of
ASHEVILLE ON the Stage Road.
THE BAR
Will be supplied with pare North. Carolina Liquors.
There are fine MINERAL SPRINGS near.
The subscriber promises his guests good country fare
and every attention in his power.
j. H. ALEXANDER.
June 26, 1860. 5l-5t.
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w VIM. Flynt Jr., for many years sheriff ST
Forsyth county, declines reelection. Mr.. Flynt
has made excellent officer. IfForsyth gets anoth
er as honest capable and faithful she will be fortu
nate.
Mr.. Gooch, for sixteen years sheriff of Granville
also declines reelection. His long term of service
proves his popularity. his fidelity and capacity
May his successor worthily fill his place.
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The adoption of the minority report was warmly
advocated by Allen B. Parker, Col E. Stewart, c.
G. Barbee and Arch. Mclean, Esqrs. j. A. Spears
addressed the meeting; stated that he would vote
for Mr. Williams with pleasure but favored holding
another Convention and inviting the Democracy of
Cumberland to meet with us in said Convention.
Pending the debate on the resolutions, move
was made to put them to vote of the whole meet
ing, which was done and the majority resolutions
were adopted by a very large majority.
JOHN GREEN, Chm.
j. A. SPEARS, Seey.
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WASHINGTON, June %, 1856

WASHINGTON, June %, 1850.
SENATE-The President of the United States sent
in message vetoing the Homestead bill, on the
general grounds of its unconstitutonality and its
uniustness to American citizens.
, a motion to postpone it until next December was
rejected-yeas 19, nays 26.
The question was put "Shall the bill pass, the
objections Of the President to the contrary?"
long debate in ensued.
HousE.-Mr. BoRham introduced q resolution,
which was agreed to- that the President be request
ed to furnish the House all the information in pos
session of the government and which can be obtain
I'd from our consuls, as to what disposition is made
by the British government of the Africans captured
by the British navy.
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Candidates for Governor.

We are requested to state that Gov. Ellis and Mr.
Pool candidates for Governor, will address the PEG
pie at the following times and places:
Burnsvile, Yancey, Wednesday, June ~.
Marshall, Madison, Friday, June 20.
Asheville, Buncombe, Saturday, June 80.
Waynesville, Haywood, Monday, July2.
Webster, jackson. Tuesday, July, 8.
Franklin, Macon, Wednesday, July 4.
Hendersonville, Henderson, Monday, Julys.
Columbus, Polk, Tuesday, July 10.
Rutherfordton, Rutherford, Wednesday, July H.
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Later from California.

SPRINGFIELD NO., June 22.-The California over
land mail with dates to the 1st, arrived here to-day.
The Indians are making attacks on all the stations
and settlements from Walkers River to Henry Lake.
They had concentrated three thousand strong at
Tyrannin Lake Col. Jack Hays, with 600 volun-
teers and 16 government soldiers, had met and de-
feated 300 Indians at Williams Station. A strong
Pony express has been discontinued in consequence
of disturbances. :.
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Public Speaking.

Ed Graham Haywood, Esq, one Of the Electors
for the State at large will address the people on the
subject of Ad calorem Taxation, at the following
times and places:
Murfreesboro, Tuesday, June g.
Windsor, Thursday, June o.
Plymouth, Friday, June 30.
Edenton, Saturday, June 10
Hartford, Monday, July 2.
Elizabeth City, Tuesday, July g.
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Speaking in Johnston.

The Democratic Executive Committee Of John
ston county requests us to state that E. G. Hay
wood, ESQ.,, Sidney A. Smith, Esq, and the John
ston county candidates expected to address the
people at Pleasant Grove Academy, in Johnson's
district, four miles South of Leachburg, on Satur
day, the 7th Of July. Let there be a full turnout
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The Candidates Serenaded.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Al the candidates for
President and Vice President were serenaded last
night Douglas made speech in which he con-
demned Congressional Intervention with slavery in
the Territory by North or South. This doctrine he
should carry out at all hazards. Intervention, he
said, means disunion.
His remarks were enthusiastically received
The city is full of returning delegates.
All the candidates will accept their respective
nominations. f..
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DALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY.

RALE1GH, N. z.
TIME NEXT TERM OF THIS INSTITUTION WILL
Il begin the LAST TUESDAY IN JULY and continue
81 weeks.
Rev. j. W. TUCKER will have charge of the classes in
ta and Moral Philosophy Evidences Of Christianity,
Rhetoric and Logic.
T. H. BRAME Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and
Latin.
Miss A. J. SEARLE, Modern Languages and Paintings
Miss F. T. LEWIS, Music ..-.-
Miss --, Primary Department.
For further information apply to T. d. BRANE, Presi-
dent of the Seminary.
NJ A. BLEDSOE,
President Board of Trustees.
A. NJ GoRxAH, Sect'y.
June g. 1860. SIT.