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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06
The Parker Family and COMPANY,

We understand that the last performance of this
talented company will be given on tomorrow Fri-
day. evening, after which they leave US for some
time. We have, on several occasions, given our
need of praise to their performances, and we know
that our citizens predsposed in their favor-then
why not patronize them? The contrary is the fact;
although they have labored hard and continual
ly bringing out new pieces, STILL We are sorry to
say, they play to almost empty benches The loss
on the present visit has been Uery great. and the
audiences with the exception of two nights very
limited; but we have the gratifgation to say that
those few present have gone away perfectly satisfied
that the company went through their parts just the
same as if the Hall was crowded.
An excellent bill is offered for Friday night, be-
ing for the benefit of Mr. Perry, the indefatigible
Agent of the company who is ever on the alert for
the good of the concern, all who have dealings
with him can testify. Let there be good house
The entertainment will consist of two new pieces.
"Don Caesar DeBazan" and 1.-THE Captain is not
A-Miss," singing and dancing, &c.
Rccollect Friday, Pcrry's benefit and the last
night of The Parkers."
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The Electoral College.

The Electors for President and Vice President as
sembled in the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on
yesterday at two o'clock. Present, A. NJ. Scales, E.
e. Haywood, 4. w. Venable, W. A. Allen, John
A Dixon, ". B. Rodman, J. R. Mclean, j. NJ.
Clement John W. Moore, and j. A. Fox. Mr.. Ven
able was chosen to preside, and W. j. Saunders,
Esq, of this City, was appointed Secretary.
The Electors then proceededto vote by ballot for
President and Vice President The ten Electoral
votes Of the State were cast for JOHN c. BRECKIN-
RIDGE, of Kentucky, for President and JOSEPH
LANE, of Oregon, for Vice President
Mr.. R. II. Whitaker, of this City, was appointed
Messenger to deliver the vote to the President of the
Senate
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n. The Wilmington Journal complains that
Certain articles of ours on adj cdlOrem and the
Charleston and Baltimore Conventions, were used
by the Opposition in the recent canVasses against
the Democratic party We admit the fact, but We
declare that those articles were honestly written,
with no purpose to injure the Democratic cause
They were on subjects which have no legitimate
connection with party. Those on Gd oaIorem ap-
peared long before that subject became party issue;
and those in relation to the two Conventions in
VOlVed the question of slavery, which concerns all
Onr people without respect to party. And has it
Come TO this Must the press be dumb on subjects
Of the last Importance because little party capital
may be made if it should speak out? Must an
Editor be mere party puppet on questions of
taxation and slavery? Must he have no mind of
MS own? We did not think so in 1913, when. we
TOOK ground for internal Improvements. We spoke
Ou' then, and the people sustained us. But if oce
are to blame in this respect what shall be said of
OoV. Ellis? He denounced the seceders at Charles
ION in his Eastern speeches. and he denounced the
Workingmen" of Raleigh, who had never wronged
hlm, in the bitterest terms. The Democratic party
VI the State had all this to carry. To use the
'"aste and luminous language of the Journal it
was thrown in our faces like dead cats" in dog
Jays But we bore up under it and did the best
"ecould for the cause. We defended the Governor
whenever we could; and when we could not defend
nm we were silent We did our full duty by him
Ill the Standard and we will venture to say that
we accomplished as much for him in private con-
efsatlons and in letters to friends as was done for
him by certain Editors through their journals But
al THIS was nothing "Mordecai, the Jew, p" aoould
SIT in the Kings gate" with his ha. on. He
, "oud now and then say what he thought And
"enod gallows hath been erected, but it remains
70 be seen who will hang thereon.
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ID I r ID .

In Edenton, N c., Sunday evening, the 25th Novem
ber 1861 MajorGeneral Duncan Mcdonald in the 77th
year of his age leaving wife, daughter, and large
number of d-children and friends and
quainances his DEATH He kind and affec
Tomato husband and father and indugen master He
the oldest native born citizen of Edenton, and has left
remarkable void in midst. He had command II the
NorhCarolina forces ut Fort Norfolk in Virginia, during
cnmmsndsbIo ,saI and sbty He bsS filed bs station Of
Major of the first division Of North Carolina Mill
tia during the last forty eight years with credit To himself
and the satisfaction of the entire community His
mains buried with military honors and followed to
the grave BY large concourse of citizens. r
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Tri-WeekIy Standard

We shall publish the Standard three times week
until the close of the session, commencing to-day
The Tri.Weekly will be sent to Semi-Wcekly SUBJ
scribers without additional charge. The expense
which we shall incur by this addition to the num-
her of our issues per week will be considerable, but
DO arc engaged in good cause, and just generous
and patriotic people will sustain us.
The Tri-Weekly will be sent to subscribers during
che session Of the Legislature fol- 81 and the Week
" for so cents. The price of the Semi Weekly per
.rnum is "a, and of the Weekly 81.
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Especial Dispatch to the BALTIMORE Sun. !

Opinions at Washington uglas-LincOln, dc.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-Several leading Republi-
cans fully admit the danger that menaces the Union
while among Democrats who solictous for its
continuance with the understanding that there shall
be Just concessions by the North there is little more
than hope that the Gulf States will hold off from
immediate secession. have heard of two Demo
cratic Senators who think that this may be averted
and of this opinion has been the President Others
of most careful observation and judgment regard
disruption as inevitable, and considering the
steps that might bring about union by reconstruc-
ton Of compact between the States.
Experienced politicians are solic;tous as TO the
temper that shall prevail during the first days of the
session. Judge Douglas, in his speech last night said
that he should enter the Senate without any feeling
of grievance and without passion fully determined
to unite with all Union men in effort for its pre-
servation. He adopted the recent speech of Alex
ander H. Stephens, and threw out the idea Of the
necessity of legislation 10 punish those who resist
action under the fugitive slave law.
Ex-senator Hammond has written that he shall
not be here adding that he has resigned, and the
resignation has been accepted by the Legislature.
A IL a. olyar, x-ha
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PUBLIC MEETING.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED. believing that in the present
alarming state of public affairs there is safety in the
voice of the people, respectfully invite their citizens
to assemble in meeting without respect to political
parties at Rsboruugh Saturday. the 18th of Decem-
Der next take counsel together and declare their views
upon the state of the country.
CAD'R JONES' ID. c. PARRISH, go
WIN. A. GRAHAM, THOMAS B. HILL,
PAUL G CAMERON, GEO. NJ. DUSKINS,
]. W. NORWOOD, ]. B. LEATHERS,
s. F. PHILLIPS, JAMES Y. WHITFIELD,
FRIDE JONES' THOMAS WEBB, ..
HENRY K. NASH, DENNIS HEARTT, --
j. U. KIRKLAND, T. L. COOLEY.
F. N. WADDELL,
Dec. 5, 1850. 99-td.
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Our line of duty is unmistakable at the present,
however erroneous the future may declare it The
Standard has declared war against the Democratic
party; and in our feeble way, we feel bound to de-
clare war against the Standard Goldsboyo' Rough
Notes I'd
And you too, Brutusf'
Friend Robinson was never more mistaken in his
life. We have not declared war against the Demo-
cratic party, but only against the dsunionsts and
demagogues, who would conduct the party to de-
struction. In Reds day the people were respected
and consulted, but now the people are merely called
to register the decisions of certain leaders. We
belong to the "Od Guard, which never surrenders.
We have not abandoned the Democratic party"
If you think out, friend Robinson, look again,
and see if you not outside yourself If for dis
union for existing causes, you are no Democrat
We should be sorry to think you had abandoned"
the party. But pe are for dd Ualorem and for a
Constitutional Union aoithout regard to party
That is our position. We are for adj ralOrem as
pro-slavery man, and we are for Constitutional
Union as pro-slavery man. And mark you, friend
Robinson, the people of this Stste are with us by
about thirty thousand majority.
So far as Democracy is concerned it can neither
be made or unmade by caucuses or conventions;
We define it thus: A strict construction of the fed
era Constitution; the reserved rights of the States
and the greatest good of the greatest number
That is our Democracy. Define yours, brother
Robinson.
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The i. Ir,.nrs,,fazse in Besten

BosroN, Nov. ga John Brown meeting was
called by the Abolitionists to-day At the Masonic
Temple. The Temple was taken possession OF by
the Union men, who chose Richard Sullivan Fay as
their Chairman. The meeting passed resolatfofs
and laudatory of Virginia. Fred Douglas, Redpath,
Frank Sanborn and other wellknown Aboltionists,
vainly endeavored to be heard. Much confusion
snsued. The police were called in, and the Hall
then cleared and closed by order of the Mayor.
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PUBLIC MEETING.

I'm VIEW OF THE IMPORTANT AND EXCITING
Il questions which agitatng the public, and in
view of the impending dangers which threaten the dsrup
tim of Government and the destruction OF that hap
piness and prosperity which have so long enjoyed as
y demands that the people of North Carolina should
sembe themselves together consult upon the present
state of affairs Notice therefore given that the citizens
of Guilford irrespective of parties will meet together at
the Courthouse the town of Greensborough at O'Clock
Friday the 18th day of December in order to consult and
advise together what the best and most prudent
them pursue in the present crisis hoped
that the meeting will be largely attended.
MANY CITIZENS.
December 8, 1860 e9-lt.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06
Heapu decline in Cotton.

New ORLEANS, Dec There was serious fall
in cotton in this market yesterday-some sales of
mddling being reported at 81 cents, decline OF J
to cent since Wednesday. The reason Of the fsll
was the stringeney in the money market the in
crease of the secession excitement and the depres-
sion in sterling bills.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06

R@ public meeting was held in the Commons
Hall on Wednesday night, which was addressed by
W. W. Avery, Esq, Hon. A. w. Venable, and W.
B. Rodman, Esq. Mr.. Avery's remarks were
strongly disunion. Mr. Venable's remarks we re-
garded as ingeniously disunon. The meeting was
failure. We may notice it more at length here
after
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06

ANOTHER PART OF THE DIsrNIoN PROGRAMME
The Wilmington Journal is not disposed to see
successor to Mr. Clingman elected sin harry
That paper don't care much who is sent'-of
course it don't-but the Editor thinks, in view of
the election of Lincoln that the Legislature ought
to wait That is, wait, and let the impression 60
abroad that North Carolina seriously contemplates
abandoning the Unioni
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06
Trna LenisL0fnre

New ORLEANS, Dec. "a committee of citizens
of Texas have petitioned to Gov. Houston to cor
vene the Legislature. To this the Governor respon-
ded that viewing the proposed measure as unwise
he could not cali the Legislature, but il majority
of the citizens of the State pettioned for II be would
not stand in their way. The secession feeling
strongly predominates.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06

~ The last issue of the "S'ate Journal"-the
Governors newspaper-Contains long and tolera-
bly, we'll written EDITORIAL devoted to the Standard.
We may find time and space to notice this clique
efusion hereafter @sf's 1855
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Receipts per Atlantic and N. C. Railroad.

For arefk ending Nor. go TO foLLOtping OOnsignees
Goldsbsrough-Samuel Holt, Seight, w Fields,
Parmalee Lynch, ", Jno. Averiit, Richardson,
Josiah Howell J H POWELL CONS Cox, Moses,
Andrews Washington.
Raleigh Freeman, Battle. 81 " Hustled Var.
borough, E BIackmsn, G Washington, DonnelL
Wilmington Hathaway 4 Co., W Wheeler.
Sasbury-E&M Myers, W Smith, F Ford, w. L.
Chum.
Greensboro-P Mills, B Wait Wharton.
Thomasville-MIss Dudley, ii D0rritt.
Chapel Rl-James Watson, Chas Phillips.
Morganton-Kaie Watson.
Chariotte-C c Henderson, J Blackwood. W A Will
lams
Third Creek Foard. {, 49,.
Fraukinion- lIobgoOd Pencell, W Blank Co.
Morrisvle-K W York,
Lenoir-Clark Hartley.
warsaw-Miss Leneen. e
BattIesbOro-W Lewis. -'y
Durhams-R HObgood.
Boon Hit II Atkinson. r j Whitley.
Saem-A VOger, Fries.
Concord-M Patterson, Aread File.
Staings-W Moore. t>L
Harrsburg-P H Sours.
lexington Maloney. So. - -~-
Suffoik-S Hodges.
Dec. 5, 1>6o. sS-lt
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The report of the Postmaster General presents no
features of interest Since Postmaster Holt has
had charge of that department he has made many
changes, and reduced its expenses several million
dollars
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The psr.ona1 3, Ii5ertv 1av !. vermont.

THO Oo0Hut 11tUeTSy 1uW 70 Fe7V10Ht'
The final action of the Vermont Legislature,
before its adjournment on the 9th uIt, to ref
tins whole subject to the commissioners on the re;
vision OF the laws Of the State with instructions 10
ofugitiye slaves is in conflict with the constitution
Of tlIe United States. The commissioners Of revis-
ion who are to take the matter in charge are ex-
Judges Milo L. Bonnet, Pierpoiht md 1sham, and
Hon. Andrew Tracey, formerly member Of Congress
all known to- be men Of strong conservative ten
denotes. &
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From alabama.

MOBILE Dec. "a large secession meeting was
held on Friday night John Bragg, Judge B. OAR
gan, Geo. o. Ketchum and b. G. Humphreys were
unanimously nominated delegates to the Conven-
ton. -t
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special NoTIcE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly

,prCIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
ne CASH system. AA papers are discontinued at the
of the time for hich they haze been paid. SUB
sciW be notified FOUR WEEKS 6srs their time is out
MARK their papers; and unless the subscription
rnered Tie paper 'OiH Be di'oonsi"~ed This is a rule
,,bsh there ,ViU be Departure Hasca for the Grass
rr.rE and rsnsuU yoHr subscription.
u,.rlv Standard 81 per amman, in adUa"ce.
I,mi. Weekly, 81 per annuna, in ddUdnce.
- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
I'm the Post Office from, as well the to- which
~ desire the change to be made
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MARRIED..

On the morning of the 25th ut, at Oak Grove, BY VIM
P. Hays Esq. Mr. JAS p Chandler to Miss Mary E. Rog-
ers, all of Wake county.
tE City papels please copy.
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NOTICE.

a PPLICATION WILL BE MADE TO THE NEXT
"A Legislature Of North-Carolina, by the citizens Of
Rockingham and vicinity, Richmond county, for the pas
sage Law to prevent the sale Of spirtuous liquors with
in miles of the Courthouse '-s
November l3, 1850. g-1m.
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SELECT BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
HILLsBoRoUGH,N c.
TUNHE MISSES NASH AND MISS KOLLOCK will re-
Il open their school the 18th of January, 1861.
punctual ATTENDANCE requested.
Dee 3 1850. es-lA
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NOTICE,

a PUBLICATION WILL BE MADE TO THE LEGIS-
"A LATURE of North Carolina for act to incorporate
the town Of Boon Hill Johnston county, n: G.
November 20, 1860. s5-lm.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06

UNIvERsITY.-The Trustees of the University held
their annual meeting on Monday night last accord
ing to appointment. The Treasurer of the Board,
Gov. Manly, submitted his annual Report, giving
plain and satisfactory account Of the finances of the
institution No other business of importance was
taken up. Several subjects of interest are before
the Board which will be considered at subsequent
meeting, when a larger number of Trustees will
probably be in attendance.
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A splendid COLLECTION
PLANO FoRrE MUsIc.

TWJHE HOME CIRCLE-A collection of Marches, WaltSes
il Polkas Schottisches Redowas Quadrles, Contra
Dances &c. the Piano F"rie Price q 5o cloth, %.
Published by OLIVER DlTSON CO...
277 Washington street, Boston.
Sent postpaid on reeeiptof price. -.
IS Dee. j, 1910. - = $50 e se-to.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-06

sg The Report of the Secretary of War recon-
'nends no increase of the army. ISIS
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~, At the latest dates cotton was declining in
New York. Flour, corn and wheat were lower
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d. A man may be called poyerty-stricken when
Knocked down by beggsf. $50
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THE OAK CITY HOUSE,
WILL BE OPEN
TILL THE CLOSE OF THE LEGISLATURE.

THAT popular and far-famed Caterer,
w. PEPPER,
Will have charge of the CUISINE DEPARTMENT, and
all the choice decaces of the season will be served with
taste and despatch. 49,. .,
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE
- No books or states kept-cash on delivery.
Raleigh n c., Dec. 5, 1861 ss-H
UNIVERSITY N. CAN ADJOURNED MEET
u ING of the Board will be held at the Executive Once
in this city on Wednesday the 18th nst at o'clock to con-
sder among other subjects the expedency Of modifying
the Ordinance regulating Chapel Worship
CHAS. MANLY Sec'ty.
Dec. 5, 1850. e9-td.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-04-03
sPECEALNOTICEs.
THE
only DISCOVER x

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or Any CONFIDENCE FOR
RESTORING THE BALD AND GRAY.
Any since the great discovery Wood, have at
A tempted notong initiate bis restorative, but profess 20
they an snd gones being carried away BY the
won1eu results Of Prof Woods preparation, and have been
Barn. MArr. April 18th. 1859.
PRoF o. j.. Woon Co.. Gents-The letter in
1856 concerning your valuable Hair Restorative, and which
have published vicinity aud elsewhere has given rise to
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third does my hair still continue to be good order aud OF
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har is better than Of my life for forty years
my "iskeT and ne only cause WY Il IS not gensay e -
that the substance washed OF by frequent abuon OF the
4qn with the Minister'S the same result viii iooH - e a
have been in receipt Of great many letters from all parts
gooa as there is 50 much fraud in the nanuse1se @ SAs o.
various compounds this doubt been oaey
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recount for months yet my hair % IS so as ever
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received favor q two quart bottles last summer or
which am very grateful gave It 70 ny Ls s leroy
induced them to try it. many were sse te-I ut s'er ssi
and then purchased and used It with unVeLs success VII
ask as favor that you send ne atest p WHICH Sa
fraud in the Restorative sold BY many lear HouI autl9r
ity from from YOU pure article WI muir s sI' ana
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medium, and SMALL the small holds q pint ana reeu Tor 81
bottles the mediums hold at least twenty per cent more IN
proportion than the SMALL reas for - per botte the large
holds quart 40 per cent morsin a1 "a s LOT -
New York. ia Market street, St Louis Mo- and sold by all
.ood Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers %noesaed BY
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Arrival Of 1he Rararla.

| NV YORK, April 1.-The steamship Bavaria ar
rived this evening from southampton on the 18th.
Rome, l6th.-This morning a manifestation il
| favor of the Pope had taken place at the Fati
can.
PARIS, Saturday.-The Patris publishes letter
from Turin, stating the question of annexation Of
Savoy to France had been definitely settled The
Patrie also states that negotiations in regard to
Tuscany in a fair way Of conclusion.
NAPLES, March I4-Some NeapOlitians had been
sent into exile and others were informed that they
may remain at Naples.
A Turin letter, Of the 18th says the Sandman
Parliament will not meet till the 18th OF April The
King intends, when the expression Of the wishes
Of the population Of Romagna are made TO him. 20
deliver speech declaring that he pOstpOnes the
ceptance for the present. adding that negotiations
are opened for the purpose Of reeOnsiderng these
wishes with respect for the rights OF the Holy See
The annexation of Central ItalytO Piedmont Is ac-
ceptcd everywhere with great enthusiasm. At the
end Of a week the King will start on a tour in the
provinces which yotel for annexation One of the
first acts Of the Government, as soon annexation
is declared, will be to open loan Of hundred mil
lions and half
The Paris correspondent of the Times saws it is
thought Prince Carignan will be GOyernOr-Gieneral
Of Tuscany unless the Imperial idea of a State be
carried out
There is great wrath here against the Pope. / am
told his Holiness issued another circular still stronger
than the encychcal on the ROmagna affair." The re-
mark is said to have been made in a very high quar-
ter that the Pope would, from the manner in which
he is going on, make the famous pamphlet, lie Paps
ct lie Congress truth. This means that Of all his
States, only Rome would be left to the Pope. Let
tiers from Rome say that the agitation is so great
that it is doubtful whether the French army will be
able to restrain it much longer. The second warn
ing which Immediately proceeds accommodation
Is said to have been sent to Turin.