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VALUABLE
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
"AVING DETERMINED TO GO WEST OFFER
LII for sale nv HOUSE AND LOT. situated in the
Eastern Ward Of the City of Raleigh. The lot contains
and quarter and convenient To the business
portion of The City. On it there is: good Dwelling House,
lighted by gas with all necessary uuthOuSes fine grove
in the ward and u good garden There desra-
BILE place in the City of Raleigh and is seldom that such
ot offered for sale Those desiring to purchase will
please call soon am determined to SELL If not previ-
ousy disposed Of will sell il auction Monday Of SUI
periOr Court. Terms will be made easy.
X. r. WEATHERS.
NOTA BENE-Those indebted to me, by note
count settle with before Court they will
have settle with officer. There is doubt of this
and parties will please govern themselves accordingly
X X. w.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. z 1850. 72-td
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BIOLOGICAL AND NATURAL HISTO-
u RY.-SURVEY OF NORTH CAROLlNA-Con-
tanning Catalogue of the Plants of the State with des
cripons and history of the trees shrubs, and woody
vines; By Rev. NJ. A. Curtis, ID. ID.
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, n c., Aug Z, 1860. Ga
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,
CHARLOTTE. N. c.
Rev. r. Burwell, Principal.
1u1HE NEXT SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON THE
18th of Sept. and continue until the last OF June,
1861.
TERMS TWENTY WEEKS:
Board and Tuition in English branches, $S3 90
Tuition of Day Scholars $l6 ~ and SIS W
Ornamental branches at usual prices.
The various departments will be filled BY Instructors Oh
known ability and experience.
Rev. r. BURWEL
Charlotte, n. c.
July 9O 1850. SS-tocIl.
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LAW BOOKS.

LAW BOOKS.
a LAW DICTIONARY AND GLOSSARY-Co Contain.
n ing full Definitions of the Primo pal TERMS
COMMON Civil LAW, together with TRANSACTIONS and
explanations of the various technical phrases in different
languages occurring in the ancient and modern Reports
and Standard Treatise, embracing also all the Principal,
Common and Civil Law maxims By Alexander N. Bur-
r: AID eHLargea edition.
For sale by
W. L. PoMEROY.
Rale gh, n. c., Feb. IS, 1850. lift
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s " CIV " ~ ''Ote 0NeTe tSS1e1 Da~ De receLCed at par.
CLUBBING.
discount OF twenty-five per cent from the above nr
will be allowed to CLUBS ordering four more copes s
any one or more of the above works. Thus: -Four con
of BlackwOod, of Review, will be sent TO ore J
dress for ST. fur copies of the four Reviews and BaI
wood for $50; and
POSTAGE.
In all the principal Cities and Towns these works will be
delivered FREE OF POSTAGE When sent by mail ,S
POsTAGE To any part of the United States will be bm,
TWENTY-FOUR CENTS year Cor ' Bia kwood" and
but FOURTEEN CENTS year for each of the Reriavs
N B-The price in Great Britain of the five Periodicals
above named is 1911 per annum.
December l6, 1853. lO6-tf
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PROSPECTUS
rrr SPAR e ~ pR Hrnanr
December 90, 1859.

DELIEvING THE PERIOD HAS ARRIVED IN
should shake off the feters and enets of sectarian bias
and in the face of policy and popular opnOn-hnk speak,
act and decaim without fear reward his principles up
and every subject not inmical to the interests Of
the country. And believing furthermore that the en-
croachments of nquity, hyp crsy heresy, nhdey, su
perstion humbuggery priescraft with all their mS and
unpatrOtic devotion the fundamental principles of our
government earully the increase therefore strong
efforts should be put forth by the conservative portion
country to uproOt tbem and return to the primitive
landmarks of fathers. We should have honest DEM
ocratc Govenment-and honest devotion to the church of
God-that sectaran jeaOusies may be ignored, sOcaty
restored and the interest of section be made the In
terests of also that prosperity may spring up in the
midst of adversely. To this end the proposes
to publish in the town of Wilson, n. Carolina weekly
paper entitled I" THE STAR FREEDOM the first number
TO be issued about the 10th of May next provided
sufficient number of subscribers be obtained place the
ENTERPRISE upon q firm basis. 1.-THE STAR FREEDON"
will be Democratic tone and sentimentand will be de-
voted to the advancement of the interests of the ths
country.
Its columns will be open for free discussion of all sub
jects when conducted upon gentenanly principles we
BILE family JOurnal-independen in all things-neua IN
nothing.
TERMS:
Single copy per annum in advance, $SW
Fnur :" ) 90.
Ten IL 90
Twenty comics &c 90
DR.. J. j. LAWRENCE,
EDITOR PRoPRTEToR.
Wilson, y. T.
March 8, 1860. IS
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DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.

DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.
- -
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
TIME SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIVING
IL their Spring and Summer supplies Of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs, &C.,
which has been carefully selected of the Importers and
Manufacturers which they invite examination fum
,heir friends and the public generally feeling assured they
please both in price and quality.
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Raleigh, n. c., April 90, 1860. 81 IT,
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NOTICE.
HAVING DETERMINED TO REMOVE WEST, /
IL offer for sale the valuable of land which
live it being the which the ancestors Of Gen.
Lane lived There is the land good Dwelling
House and all necessary ouhOuses There between $50
and 400 of land of which, LIS low Crumbs
and than 2n0 wood lands There the
premises Saw and Grst MILL the Grst Mill being worth
at least 100 barrels of corn per year.
Any wishing buy will do well to call soon,
am determined to sell.
Ii. B. WHITAKER.
Raleigh, Sept. %, 1860. 7S-3k
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EMMONS, GEOLOGY.

EMMONS' GEOLOGY.
MANUAL OF GEOLOGY, DESIGNED FOR THE
NA use of Colleges and Academies; By Ebenezer En-
mons, State Geoogist Of NOrthCarona; Late State Ge.
oogst of New York; Professor of Natural History and
Geology in William College, Corresponding Member Of
the Academy of Natural Science, Philadelphia, &c. &c
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, N. c., March 9, 1850. 2O-h
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NORTH-CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY.

NORTH-CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS COMPANY TAKES RISKS UPON ALL
IL healthy lives between the ages of IA and 60 years
fr year. for yeirs for fe-the for
life participating in the profits Of the Company Slaves
between the ages Of 10 and years. insured for
year five years for twohlrds their market value
All paid within 80 days after satisfactory proof is
presented.
DIRECTORS FOR 1850 AND 1861.
CHAs E. JOHNSON, J. NJ. LovEJoY
W. W. HOLDEN, w. II JONES,
QUENTEN BUsBEE, h. p BATHS,
II. W. HuSTED, j. q. WILLIAMS,
W. II. MckEE, C. Il. Roor,
EyERARD HALL, p. F. PESCUD,
r. BATTLE
OFFICERS:
CHAs. Z. JOHNSON President
W. w. HOLDEN. Vice President,
II. W. HUsTED. Attorney
W. II. JOKES, Treasurer.
r. II. BATTLE, Secretary,
W. II. MckEE, Md. Examiner.
c. b Roor,
u BUSBEE, : Er. Com.
w. II. McKEE,
For further information the public is referred 70 the
pamphlets and urms Of proposal, which be obtained
nj the Office of the Company any Of its Agencies
Address. K. Il. BATTLE,
Secretary.
Raleigh, Aug. 4, 1860. 63-ly.
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GREENsBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,

GREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Paws all Losses Promptly!
DIRECTORS:
John A. Mebane w. J. Mcconnell, G. p. Mendenhall, D.
Weir James N. Garrett John Cole, N. II. d. Wilson,
VIM Barringer David Mcknight, NJ. 5. Sherwood, Jed.
H. L,nisay, Greensborough; W. A. Wright, Wilmington;
Robert E. Troy Lumberton Alexander Miller, Newbern
Tbsdeus MCGEE, Raleigh Thomas johnson, Yanceyvle;
Dr' W. G. Ramsey Wadesborough; Rev. R. q. Maynard,
FrankInton: DIR. E. +. Watson, Watsonville
OFFICERS:
N n D. WILSON President
JED. Il. LINDSAY, Vice President.
C. p MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
WIN. H. CUMMING, General Agent.
w. J. MCCONNELL, !
J. A. MEBANE, Executive Committee.
]. NJ. GARRETT,
All communications business of the office should be
sent to PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro, N. c., June IL, 1860.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
For the Standard.
CARD.

Nh LpEs:-Beiug native of North Carolina, and
having been recently dragged from my home in Arkan
sas to answer charge of kidnapping in my native State
ask you in justice 10 10 publish the following stale
ment fruln the Governor Of the State.
Very respectfully, ~
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NORTH.CAROLINA WRAPPING PAPER.
A s GENERAL AGENT OF E. B. safer, PR0PRlE-
~ tor of the CRABTREE PAPER MILLS, | am ready
to settle his accounts for Paper to purchase stock and to
sell Wrapping Paper, of all descriptions, favorable
terms Orders for such paper land executed with
promptuess and dispatch.
Address, ]. ]. LlTCHFORD,
Raleigh, N. q.
February 8, 1850. .l0-tt
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VALUABLE
HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.
HAVING RESOLVED TO REMOVE TO TEXAS,
LII offer for sale Of the most valuable lands,
lying the waters Of aw and its tributaries that
can be ound in Aumance county.
WILL SELL tue tract of land on which | now reside,
mile from Shallow Ford Bridge six and half miles
from the Company Work Shops Of The n. C. Central Rail-
road &c, containing 40 less, l0 Of which
is in good state of cultivation, and all the rest is
ginal forest This land is well adapted 10 the growth n
all kinds of grain common in this country and abnve all
superby adapted To the growth of the finest Tobacco Ii
is well waered with pure and failing springs and is
well supplied with good meadows and has large orchards
of both Apples and Peaches, of good varieties Of bnth
kinds Of fruit. IL has first rate Dwelling House and
Kitchen, good Still House and Tobaccn Barn; and, in a
word all necessary buildings for the comfort and safety of
anr farmer. The fences all good, good Mill within
three quarters of mile and very good Mill Seat the
land. This Land lies ten miles northwest of Graham in
healthy and civil neighbUrhood any that be
found. Any person desiring tn purchase good land like
this, would do well to and view mine before buying
elsewhere. For further particulars, address
q. w PALMER,
Shallow Ford p o.
November !, 1859. 94-if
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A GRICULTURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA,
"A containing statement OF the principles of the sci
ence upon which the practices of agriculture are founded
BY Ebenezer Emmons, State Geoogst.
For sale by
Raleigh, N. C. Aug. Z, 1850. 6S-
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MILITARY TACTICS.

MILITARY TACTICS.
T0OPER'S MAC0MB'S TACTlCS--A concise system of
~ Instructions and Regulations for the Militia and Vol
unteers the United States comprehendng the
and movements of the Infantry, Light Infantry and Rifle
men. Cavalry and Artillery
SCOUTS INFANTRY TACTlCS-Ln Volumes. -r
For sale at
PoMEROYS
Raleigh, N. c., Feb g. 1860. lift
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CIVIL PRACTICE IN NoRTH-CARoLIN

CIVIL PRACTICE IN NORTH-CAROLINA.
ANE Vol. sVO.-CONTAINING NEARLY FIVE
" hundred pages. Price reduced TO So.
With the North Carolina Form Book Canwell's Justice,
and this volume showing the actual practice in court the
mere citizen the funtionary the lawyer have easy &C
cess to business forms Postage 35 cents.
For sale by
II D. TURNER,
North-Carolina Bookstore.
Raleigh n. C., Aug II, 1860. 68-tf
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MARIAN HARLAND'S NEW BOOK.
NEMESIS; By Marian Harland Author of "Alone,"
II Hidden PATH" "Moss Side" etc. Price 81 25
This day received, and
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, N. G., Aug. 1860 CT
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
BLACKWooD's MAGAZINE Il RRTTIS--
REVIEWS

REVIEWS.
SCoTT CO, NEW YORK, continue to rr,,.,
me following leading British Periodicals viz: u0rsh
me London Quarterly, CConservative.)
1.-The Edinburgh Review, CWhip1
me me NORM S british Review, free Church.)
4.-Fhe Westminster Review, G.beralN
5.-Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine IT.,
These periodicals ably represent the three great I
parties Of Great Britain Wing Tory and RadcsScat
Poncs forms only one feature of their character As Nr
Morality and Religion, they stand they ever have SURE
nnrvalled in the world of letters being considered i"sa
the intelligent reader of every class they furnish "e 10
correct aud satisfactory record of the current more
me dsy throughout the world than can be possible I
tanned hom any other source. F'' 0o'
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt OF ADVANCE SHEETS from tbo d.,
publisher gives additional value these Reprints i
much us they can now be placed in the hands of hD
bers about as soon the original editions 'OOScrl'
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February 8, 1860

CROP OF 1859.
UNURNIP SEED,
TURNIP SEED,
TURNIP SEED,
EARLY WHITE FLAT,
WHITE FLAT red top,
LARGE GLOBE,
LARGE NORFOLK,
RUTA BAGA. purple top, &c.
Just to hand, for sale by II. d. TURNER.
RALEIGH July, 1860. 5S-f
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sWAIN,S JUsTICE-REVISED.

TWyHE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, A. PRAC-
tica guide the Laws OF the State and the decisions
of the Supreme Court defining the duties and Jursdlc
ton of Justices of the Peace under the Revised Code Of
s54-55 together with full instructions and numerous
forms and precedents. - IN
'-. Counsellor at Law.
One Vol svo containing nearly 600 pages handsomely
printed on good paper and well bound in law binding.
Price 80 so. Postage Sc cents.
Published and for sale by
H. ID. TURNER,
At the North Carolina Bookstore.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug II, 1860 66-E
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NJORTH.CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SUR.
N VEY.-THE SWAMP LANDS NoRTH-C ARoLINA,
containing descriptions with many analyses of the soils
of the Swamp Lands By Ebenezer EmmOns, State geolO
gist For sale by
W. l.. POMER0Y
Raleigh, N c., Aug. 2, 1860 63--
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NEW BOOKS.

TWNHE REASON WHY-NATURAL HIST0RY--GlV-
ing for hundreds of interesting facts in con-
nection with zoology and throwing light upon the pecu-
liar habits and interests the orders of the Ami
NAL Kingdom; BY the Author of The Biblical Reason
Why" 1.-THE Reason Why" &C. Illustrated with numer-
GUS Engravngs.
Ell FUREIDIS; By the Author of 1.-THE Lamplighter"
and Mabel Vaugha
LUCILE-A POEM; By Owen Meredith Author of
"The Wanderer,' &c.
W. L. POMEROY
Raleigh, N. c., Aug II, 1860 Go
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Intending to go North month"; will sell my Stool
at greatly reduced price vu1r.KER
jay s, 1856. o4-u.
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Raleigh, Sept. 9, 1860.
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BOARD FOR MEMBERS.

"1LLIAM T. Balm WILL BE PREPARED To
w accommodate some ten dozen members of the
Legislature with comfortable board. He will use his best
endeavors to please and give satisfaction to all who NAV
patronize him.
His charges will be moderate the times will permit
His residence is near the Standard Office.
Raleigh N. c., Sept. 25 1850. Tiff
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DR.. J. J. LAWRENCE
EDITOR AND PROPRTEToR.
Wilson, y. C.
March 8, 1860. Is
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InNHE SUBSCRIBER CAN ACCOMMODATE
with BOARD twelve or 81 xteen members Of the ap-
preaching Legislature. r
Raleigh. N. c., Sept 25, 1860. 77Ntf.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MONEY LOST,

ND TINE THROWN AWAY IN BUYING GRO
ceries Liquors and Provisions without examining the
large stock of
E. A. WHITAKER.
The large and we'll selected stock, thai viii greer your
eve and the money that you win save by single purchase
will proye sufficient reward.
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RAIL ROAD IRON.

Trustees Notice.-Reduced Prices.
VNRE STOCK OF GOODS CONVEYED IN TRUST
L by THOS- CALLAN TO the subscriber are now being
sold at reduced prices Those wishing purchase READY
MADE CLOTHING cheap for cash had better call soon.
: WM WHITE Trustee.
N. B. Those indeL ed by note or account to Thos
Callan, by calling and settling will avoid the payment of
cost w. W.
Raleigh, July 10, 1860. 55-f
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TURNIP SEED.-LANDRETHS NEW CROP
Early Flat, Dutch-Red Top, Large Norfolk, Large
Globe and Ruta Baga Turnp Seed just received at the
Drugstore of WILLIAMS HAYWOOD
Sny 18Th, 1850. 5S-tf
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WHY STAND We ALL THE DAY IDLEa
A NY LADY OR GENTLEMAN IN THE UNITED
IA States possessing from IS to g. can enter into an
easy and respectable business BY which from IS to sI0
per day be realized For particulars address with
stamp) W. X. ACTON 4 Co
No. 81 (old 4l) North Sixth St., Philadelphia.
September g. 1860. 7s-6m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1860-05-31

0|The Democratic Post Master at New
He 10 . defaulter to the sum Of $lSO,OOO.-
In his ls tier reports to the Department he
had acknowledged hio deficiency and asked
tor time to nuke all straight. This his
rulers were willing to do aud thereby gave
MIN ample chanees TO enlarge his pile, pre-
psrstory to his exile. He has always been
among the most ex,rovagent men Of that
extrsvsgsht city, and this shows how reck.
less 10 the presen, Administration in its ap.
poiptments. This Post Master has always
been profuse In the distribution Of money,
which bs knew better how to spend than
keep. Suchis Democracy.
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Lincoln Doesn't Desert his Prin-
ciples. w

James Buchanan, the venerable sage Of
Wheatland and the occupant Of the Presi-
DENTAL Chair, has since bis election 10, tbs
Chief Magistrscy, made speeches warning
students against drinking spirituous liquo's,
and gone home to write On indersemsnt Of
some "prime old rye" 1t will be seen By
tine following paragraph from the Baltimore
Patriot that Old Abe 10 too honest to desert
his principles for the sake Of eour,ssy:
This morning We met with enc Of the
Delegates to the late Chicago Convention.
who informed up that tho COMMITTEE who
were appointed to convey toAr. Lincoln the
official notice Of his popination % their
candidate Tor President, repaired 70 Spring.
field. Illinois, in the fulhllme q. Sf this duty.
He stated that Mr.. L resides il 4 csmfort-
able mansion in the suburbs Of the city, shd
as the Committee proceeded to Ais YssidSScs
they attracted much attention. His nslSh-
bors knowing that Mr.. LiGcoin was r'stris,.,
ly temperance msn, at once dispatched tbsir
servants with walters covered With 6ottlss
Of wine. brandy. whisky. &e.. TO snabis hi.
to offer what they conceived wss proper 70
these distinguished guests. IT. Liaeoia
met these servants who had the ehstas o.
these refreshments, end requested thsa -
say to his friends and nsigbbors that hs du!y
appreciated their kindoess, but he could not
consent to violate q long established rule Of
conduct, and that he should treat his guests
with plentiful draughts Of delicious and pure
ice patsr. " i'or
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Southern Tribute TO Mr.. Linco

A Southern Tribute to Mr.. Lincoln.
from the Paris Ky, Citizen. Southern Oppssi.
, toni .. fu fi.H,
Mr.. Lincoln. taough decided Republi-
can and a complete exponent Of the purPosss
md spirit Of the rparty..is not the object Of
thoss,popplar. prejudcsa that attached TO-
Mr.. Seward, his strongest CON psutor for the
the Rominstiop He is man Of ability mot
equal 10 Mr.. Seward 10 culture OF 10 hia exS
periencs of public affairs, bu, 10 considered
BY many a his equal 10 natural force Of ias
tellect,. We heard enc Of the disesssiIeas
between hin and Douglas in. ahss famous
campaign Of 1858, and We esrtsinly regard
cd him - full match, At kast. for that die.
tinguished politician There are some
things in the personal character and bqtSs6
OF Mr.. Lincoln WHICH will give. Hin, great
popularity, If they do not excite ENTHUSIASM
among the people. Born. Of humble ,pari
entsge, and passing the yesrs Of bis child.
hood, youth and early manhood amid the
hardships Of the backwoods Of Kentucky.
Indiana and Illinois, acquiring an eduoa,ionJ
by his own labors as best he could, and
gradually working his way to distinction.
his life has been enc well calculated to ex-
cite the admiration and sympathy Of votsrs.
most Of whom are themselves working men.
When to this is added the purity Of his pri-
vsts life, the general recognition Of which
has given him, in his own Statey the sou-
briquet Of Honest Old Abe" We are com
PEELED to admit thst.he Chicago Coavsn,ion
has nomins,ed! the very hatdss, man to bsss
that It could possibly have given W. os2
Mr. Lincoln's an.ecedents were Whig.-
He was warm friend and sdmirer Of Ar.
Clay, and was, for mtny years, the acknowl-
edged leader of the Wing par'y.in Illinois.
An,a% %adI
The question now 10. show is this ticket
to be beaten!" We confess that in the divid-
ed, distracted anG tchaotic. condition Of al;
other parties. the problem ID extremely dii-
ficult of solut ion. -u-l- .lG ytFI
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6rIt jusl suits, and 10 in entire keep ing
with, the principles Of an abolitionist, like
the reverend OF the Chronicle, to rl1icule
any person, no matter how humble, Tor serv.
ing In the army Of hls country during war
with an enemy. 1t is nothing more or less,
b than we expect from politicians of that
creed. They hate their country and every
one who uphods It in any manner. 1t suits
the ideas of q COWARD to ridicue those ,eho
hdvs patriotism enough to 60 when their
county calls them, and serve either as q
Privsts or IN OAicer.--lndspsndent Rspub.
licGn.
New hsv'n't We abused the poor fellow
And him 80 humbls!! We do protest agains,
the assertion thar We ridiculs tho chiyalrie
Captain for The services Shioh he, so hum.
bly,. and oil thst, did ioi his country. No
no, we would no, do any such thing ss that.
Rather hsve poets immortslixe him In song
aud grsstful people liOnise him through
endless ages. Yes let eaeh return Of that
sventiul dsy on which thst,--scar wac re.
eeivsd, be remembered by the firing Of pop
guns and the burnings of squbbs. Make i,
d,shonorabls to have q scare in front, yes
dshonerable to have ascare any place bul
but the calf Of the .eg. Do all this aud
svsnlmore II necessary to repay him for this
outbust Of patriotism for which he suffered
80 much. We never took exception to him
tor lighting for his country. never ridiculed
him for his ASmbls service to bis country bu,
10. the unwsranssd privileges which he as.
sumsd In consequence.
We do object to the Captain because oi
his patriotism, because Of service 10 his
country, bscsuse Of that--scar or any.
thing Of that character claiming W right
the privilege Of robblng the county and de-
frsuding and decsiviug the people. Patriot.
ism, humility, and be 10 very humble. Rght.
ing TOR his country, enduring hardship, re-
csiying that----scar, all these trebled will
not liceuse any man--not even Captain
Chsriesworth--in such dishonesty as he as
ssmes 10 practice.