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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-20

LAND IN CRAVEN COUNTY FOR SALE.
coo ACRES OF BEST QUALITY OF SWAMP
OOO land, of large gum growth, equal to Hyde
county land, for sale by ..-..''. .
MRS. S. F. STANLY,
Proprietress of the Newbern Book Store.
November %, 1866. e4-E
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-20
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
NORTH.CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU
RANCE COMPANY.


NORTH-CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU.
RANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE RALEIGH, n. c.
THIS COMPANY TAKES RISKS UPON ALL
II healthy lives between the ages of IA and so years
for year. for years. for fethe dSsurrs for
life participating in the profits of the Company. Slaves,
between the of 10 and go years. insured for
year five years for two-thIrds their market value.
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory proof is
presented.
DIRECTORS FOR 1860 AND 1861.
CHAs. E. JOHNSON J. NJ. LovEJoI,
W. W. HOLDEN w. H. JONES,
QUESTEN BUsBEE, K. p. BATTLE,
II. W. HUsrED ]. G. WILLIAMS,
w. H. McKEs, c. B. RooT,
EvERARD HALL, P. F. PEscUD,
r. BATTLE.
OFFICERS:
CHAs E. JOHNSON, President
w, W. HOLDEN, Vice President,
H. W. Hustled. Attorney,
W. II. JONES, Treasurer,
r. 81. BATTLE Secretary,
W. H. McKEE, Med. Examiner.
3: & BgssHs, + s4S. Es. Com.
W. H. MCKEE,
For further information the public is referred to the
pamphlets and forms Of proposal which be obtained
at the office of the Company any of its Agencies
Address r. d. BATTLE,
Secretary.
Raleigh, Aug. 4, 1860. 63-ly.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
From Dover.

The bill chartering railroad between Smyr.
ma and the Depot has passed both branches of
the Legislature.
The bill to change the name OF Smyrna Sta
ton to Clayton, which had passed the House
and then reconsidered and passed again, was
again reconsidered on Tuesday and being put
on its final passage, failed by a vote ola to Z.
The objection to changing the name was that
Smyrna would be entirely ignored on the prin-
cipal line oftravel through the State.
Mr.. Belts bill to abolish the sale of foreign
lottery policies 10 our State passed the House
on Tuesday. This the lottery men now ap-
plying for grant, think, indicates hostility to
their scheme.
France has repudiated the bonds given two
years ago to various parties, to secure their
interest in the passage Of his bill for a~grant,
and the parties are now telling on each other,
and it leaks out that number of men received
bonds of $4,000 and $4,000 whom the com.
munity had not suspected. The passage Of
that bill is said to have cost France $3.50, 00C
in bonds and cash, amounting, including the
bonuses paid the State, to over n million o
dollars. And yet. Notwithstanding this unheart
of corruption, there are serious fears that it il
again 10 be repeated.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
Formation of the southern Contederacy.

Formation of the Southern Coniederacy.
The Convention of the seeding States at
Montgomery on Saturday, elected President
and Vice.President for the proposed Southern
Confederacy, as follows:
For President-Jefferson Davis, of Miss.
For Vice. President-Alex. H. Stephens, of
Georgia.
The vote for these gentlemen was unani.
nous. Previous TO this action, the presiding
officer was instructed to appoint Committees
on!Foreign Affairs. on Finance, on military and
Naval Affairs, on Postal Affairs, on Commerce
and Patents. All laws of the United States
in force on the LIST of November last were con-
tnued by special ordinance, and will remain
in force until repealed or altered. The-commit.
tee on Finance was instructed to report. with
promptness, a tariff for raising revenue for the
support of the new Government, and under this
lawlt Is considered probable that duties will be
levied on all goods introduced from the States
not joining in the secession movement. 10 the
Constitution as adopted there are special provi
sions for the prohibition of the Save-trade, for
the rendition of fugitives, and for the settle
ment OF all matters of territory and public debt
with the non-seceding States. In all other
particulars the Constitution is almost identical
with that under which the United States have
increased from thirteen TO thirty four.
The elections in the Border States lead us
to believe that the danger ofa permanent disso.
luton of the Union is well-nigh averted. With
a wise and conciistory craftsmanship on the
part of the incoming Republican Administra-
ton, we believe the Gulf States may safely be
lef to try their experiment of seperate Con-
federacy, without any other coercion than that
which results from retention of the forts
which command the great channels of foreign
commerce, and the enforcement of the revenue
laws Of the Federal Government. The newly
formed Confederation has been wisely made
provisional in it's character,-and is limited to
one year as the term of its existence. If judi.
cious steps be taken to secure the continued
support of the Border States to the Federal
Government we phiEk this Provisional Gov
eminent will be all the Government the new
Confederacy will ever require.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

VI this town, delivered aG excellent lecture at
wards Hall, on Wednesday evening last
subject: The Smyrna Library !" and we wish
'has oil the young gentlemen and ladies Of the
town had been present to hear it. The sub
Jsci was more particularly, Books and Litera-
ture--the benefits to be derived therefrom, the
The kidds to read aud how they ought to be
read, review and selection of the best authors
20 form private library, and to select in read
ing from public Library. &c. The lecture
sbOuuded 10 valuable practical suggestions a nd
laughable stake offs" on the popular taste
Tor trashy literature, il such il can be called.
TIE object of the speaker was TO enforce or
ihssudence the great privileges that were
offered for the cultivation of the mind, TASTE
sad morals through the means of the Smyrn,
labrary.
ias last lecture, bat one. will be delivered
'as evening By Rev. w. II. Brisbane. of VIII
m'ng'on-subject, " The Working Man." Mr.
= s loo we'll known to need any commeEds
tiOn from US.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
1T u nj s

David M. Clouds has taken out letters of
administration upon the estate of Gideon E
Stevenson, decd, late Of APpoqunimiuk lid.
OF Mr.. Belts has given notice of his inten.
ton to introduce bill providing for an increase
in the number of the members of the Senate
and House of Representatives,.
o. Since Monday, (Feb. H. there has been
but one train of cars each day on the Della.
ware Railroad below Dover-the evening train
being discontinued.
" Fort Delaware was reinforced by thirty
U. 5. troops on Wednesday last. They were
ordered from Governors Island. The big guns
were sent down from Philadelphia last week.
OF Young Mems Christian Association
was organized in Dover on last Thursday
morning. John o. Stay. President, S. NJ.
Harrington, Jr and Geo. p. Massey, were ap-
pointed committee to prepare rules for the
government of the association.
0F The ice in the Delaware river is rapidly
disappearing. 1t having been broken loose
from above, the tides gradually carrying il into
the bay. If the W Gather keeps warm, in q day
or two the navigation OF the river will be IN.
impeded.
| GA bill was introduced into the Legisla-
ture, on the 7sh inst, by Mr.. Robinson, to give
Geo. P. Eddy lottery grant for the term of
IL years, on consideration that he shall pay to
the State 100000, in sem.annu instruments
of $4,000. The bill comes up for considera.
ton on the l4th inst.
OF The Methodists are having a great re-
Vval in Dover, and many have been added 10
the church. This will be joyful news all over
the State as there can be no place in Della
ware more in need oft, if, perhaps, we may
except our own town, which is now receiving
the same gracious visitation.
0<T The Georgetown Messenger says the
officers of the U. s. R. Cutter, Forward, hear
ing heavy firing at Lewes, near which she Ia Y,
after midnight on Thursday last, thought per.
haps Lewes had seeded, and were aiming then
guns al that vessel. An officer was sent ashore
next day. and was informed that The firing
was in honor of wedding.
0FJoshua Marvel, one oftLe oldest citizens
of Sussex county, died suddenly at his resi-
dence, near Georgetown, on the first inst
He was over so years of age, and the day be
fore his death be had come in possession of
land warrant, which had been issued to hin
for his services at Lewes in the war Of 1919.
o. A negro man named John Mitchell ha,
hearing before the Mayor of Georgetown
Sussex county, on the charge of abusing hi
wife, when he was sentenced to receive fit
lashes on the bare back. which was forthwith
administered. The Messenger says: 9th
universal verdict vas served him right Thi
kind OF summary punishment will be a warn
: ing TO this class of drunken offenders"
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

SEASON OF LENT.-The season of Lent be-
gins tC day and continues for forty days, the
oolIgatlon OF its observance resting upon all OF
the Roman Catholic faith who have reached
tie age OF twenty one years, unless specially
dispensed. Bishop Wood has issued the regu-
latlons to be observed, which require that but
enc meal per day shall be taken, Sundays ex-
cepted, and that at or about noon. A collation.
will be permitted in the evening, TO consist of
bread, butter. cheese, fruit salads vegetables
and fish. The exemptions from these regu-
latons are those under 81 years OF age, the sick,
nursing women, those who do hard labor, and
those who through weakness cannot fast with
out prejudice to their health. The occasion
Is one of much sslemnity in the Catholic
Chnrch.
APPoINTMENTs.-The Levy Court of New
Castle county made the following appointments
on Friday last:
County treasurer, Mark NJ. Cleaver; collec.
tor, George Thompson. Brandywine Hundred
John w. Griffith, Wilmington; Abner Hol.
lingsworth, Christiana John Ball, Mill Creek
Andrew J. Williams, White Clay Greek
Reuben p. Janvier, New Castle; William r.
Alrlchs, Pencader; Rueben Anderson, Red
Lion; Samuel j. Enos, st. Georges Jacob C.
Vandyke, Appoquinimink Attorney for cour,
W. c. Spruance; Jail Physician, jas. Copper
Trustees of Poor, JOS A. Hunter. Wilmington
Caleb Head. Mill Greek; Robt. NJ. Black
Pencader.-RepubIican.
The extra meeting that has been in progress
in the Nj. E. church of this place for five week
still continues with nabated interest. During
this time about forty accessions have beef
made to the church, and the work still goes on
Rev. Mr.. Dlckerson. the pastor, is a universe
fGvorite here, and though his term is neerl
out, the congregation talks of sending up 4
Conference unanimous petition for his return
Milford News.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

business NOTICES MIR. Jno. r. Williamson
gives notice that he is back again on The HUI
IN new store and with a new stock Of goods.
Messrs. Allen e. Needles call the attention
of our farmers to their super phosphate OF Lime,
Exerementum or pure night soil, GuanO, Bone
Dust, &c.
Mefsrs. Baugh g. Sons also advertise Raw
Bone super phosphate Of Lime, and GrOjnC
Raw Bones
We believe that both Of the above firms tax,
unusual pains TO prepare genuine articles. ant
we can heartily recommend them to our farm
ers, believing that they will find them sntirel
reliable 10 regard to these fertilizers.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
improvement to the Navigation of Duck
(reck.


Alta meeting of the Stoc Iholders of Duck
Creek Navigation Company, held on Friday
last, at Foxwell's Hotel, on motion, William
Temple was appointed Chairman, and David J.
Cummins Secretary. On motion of Edwin
Wilmer, the Company proceeded to the cleo.
ton of officers, which resulted in the selection
of Daniel Cummins for President, and James R.
Clements Secretary, and Geo. w. Cummins,
Edwin Wilmer and David ]. Cummins Com.
mittee on Bylaws.
On motion, the meeting adjourned TO meet
again at the call of the President.
The object of this Company is the improve
nent Of The navi gation OF Duck Creek, by the
removal of the shoals and other distractions to
a free ingress and egress. By the provisions
of the Charter, given at the previous Legisla-
ture, the Commissioners were authorized to
call a meeting of the Stockholders when 80
shares shall have been subscribed, orga nize
the Company, and proceed to the work. On
Friday AZ shares were taken, 80 eace-$48O,
and s. per share of the money paid in, which
with the appro oriatons from the State, $500,
annually, will make a capital of $3.50 to COM
meHce with. The object of the Company is to
so improve the creek, by removing the shoals,
cutting of the bends, &C., that not only sailing
crafts but steamboats, can come clear up to the
Landing, the head of navigation. This can be
done, and the interest of onr town demands
that free and unobstructed course be opened
r by tOater direct from our port to the ports Of
!, New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
BARGAINS FOR ALL
who may be Pleased to Have
THEnH

The subscriber having tOmOve from the StOrehouse
he now occupies. on the first day of March next 1861
and having no place 10 continue business would res
pectiully call the attention OF all who wish to get bar
gains, 10 his gen; raj Assortment of
GOODS OF ALL KINDS!
usually kept in country Store, and of every variety
and description 1t would be unnecessary 10 under.
take 10 eRumerate the different kinds STYLE and tex
tnre of Dry Goods. lie also has good assortment of
Ladies Furs, and Buffalo Robes all Of which will be
sold low for CASH. as lie is making an effort 10 close
out his entire Stock by Spring
Al! saIeable Produce taken at Cash Prices, such as
Butter, Eggs and Poultry Of all kinds
jan2l J. f. JONES.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
HOME AGAIN.

The Japanese have at last reached Jeddo. and been
safely landed. The Presidents letter has been de.
llvered To the Tycoon, and he delighted with IT,
The Embassy were asknd If they had visited all The
places in America that they wished to, they said
All, except one" Ga being asked what one they
liked very much to have visited that place, for The
purpose OF seeing the Premium Harness which we're
exhibited at The Dover Fair, by II o. AYRES"
The above named Harness may be seen in hand
some in front Of the Bunker Hill Harness Factory
Commerce street, Smyrna, Del where everything in
the harness lii will be executed with neainess and
dispatch. L. OLIVER AYRES.
feh7
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 80
Red, 81 20; fellow Corn SO cts.,-white SO
Rye, 65 and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 81 cts. per bushel. Butter 20 els.
per ID. Eggs, IA cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red. 81 80; RE;
81 cts; Corn, Sc; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

PETITIoEs.--It is estima ted that from the free
States alone petitions containing tbs names Of
three huRdred thousand citizens have been re.
received 10 both Houses of Congress, urging an
arrangement on the basis of Mr.. Crittenden's
resolutions. Still there are men at the North
who cry out, " No compromises-uO cOncess.
lions to the slave power-no backing down
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

WINTER AND SPRINa..-On Thursday morn
lag las. the thermometer ranged far up in the
ifties, on Friday morning it was down to with
in one deg. of zero, and on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday ran up again to about sixty
This is specimen OF the weather we have had
during the winter.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

hr. Lincoln left Springfield en- route Tor
Washington Monday morning, BY way of Alba
az aud New York. He had an immense recep-
s'oa 10 Indianapolis where he made speech
10 Which he clearly foreshsdowed that when
ihaugarated. be would protect the f-rts and
ether Government property aud enforce the
revenue laws.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

world ever saw! Is not treason against such
a government "the sum of all villainies ~
Will it not receive hereafter the execrations Of
mankind! Let US anticipate posterity, and
give it ours. A MARYLANDER.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

A Boy about Is years of age was drowned
in Howell's mill.pond, near Camden, on Sun
day last. while skating. Coroner Dorothy was
summoned to hold and inquest
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

HARBINoERs or SPRING.-The Blue'biTd and
Robin are again with US, and during the sunny
hours Of the past few days have been chirPing
their merry notes.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
EXC REM ENTUM
OR
PURE NIGHT SOIL.

Having been appointed by the manufacturers SOLE
AGENTS For the sale of the above article, we are
now prepared to furnish it TO FARMERS and DEAL
ERS in such quantities as may be wanted.
IL is deOdOrised and packed in tight barrels.
PRICE, 1915 PER BARREL.
liberal deduction made for large purchases.
This article must not be COMPOUNDED with Poudrette
it being as stated, simply the pure night soil The great
value of which Is well known throughout the world.
Manufactured, by THAcKARA, ScHAFFER d THAoK.
Array. For Sale only by
ALLEN g. NEEDLES.
No. AZ South Delaware Avenue, and Al South Water
Street. LIST door above Chestnut Street,
isbI4 Sn Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

rue"TIHES'' is published Esery Thursday. By
Ro,r. D. HoFFEcxER, Editor and Proprietor, at
sayraa, DEL
r,yS-SJsscRIPrIOx.-0R year, 81 so in Advance,
:, 1900 If not paid till end Of TIE year. No paper
IT.cOntisHed until all arrears are pdid-OnIylat the
osisa Of hs Publisher
l,yrarIsxs-FOr eUersquare Of IL lines or less first
Insertion, so cts; each subsequent Insertion IS Cts
Liberal arrange aents made NTH, yearly and half
yearly Gd0ertiNrs.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
ALLEN g. NEEDLES NEW FERTILIZER

ALLEN g. NEEDLES NEW FERTILIZER.
The low price and superior quality Of this fertilizer
is fast bringing il into general use
PRICE, $50 per 1000 lbs. ~ cts per lb)
BONE DUST. Buton-makers fine Bone Dust and
GROUND Bones.
LAND PLASTER. Warranted pure; IN barrels
liberal deduction made 10 dealers on all The above
articles
N. B-We have a large number Of Diplomas for
Premiums awarded by the various Agricultural Soci
eties which you requested to call and examine.
ALLEN g. NEEDLES,
40 South Wharves and al South Water st first Store
above Cheslut, Philadelphia febl4-3m
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

THE Rev. John l.. Gay, with Divine per-
mission, will preach next Sabbath (l7th) MORN
ing aud afternoon. in ST. Peters Church,
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
"A = FL EXs e. ME % @
BLANK WORK
Y @ Y HCE.

The subscriber, Agent for the sale of REAL ES
TATE IN Caroline county, MARYLAND, hereby informs
those whlshing 10 purchase Farms. that he has now
for sale several desirable Farms in the vicinity OF
GrrenshOTough, winch Will be sold very cheap. Now
Is the time TO purchase aud this improving section
All communications will receive prompt attention.
J. p. FIERCE,
jan24-6m Greensborouph Md
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

soxTmso GOOD FoR kLL.--Ses Prof. Woods
Advertisement in sDother column.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

New YORK AND GEORGIA ON CIVIL War;
One of the clearest and most expressive CON-
ments upon the sentiment of New York and
Georgia. in relation to civil war, is found in
the brief dispatches relating to the seizure of
arms belonging to Georgia in New York, and
the retaliatory expedient of seizure of the New
York ships Give IN number) in the harbor Of
Savannah. AS soon as the fact of the deten-
ton of the vessels became known in New York
the arms belonging to Georgia were restored,
and as soon as intelligence in relation to the
restoration of the arms Of Georgia was eommu.
nicated to the authorities at Savannah, the
vessels were released. If all the aggressive
acts of the North and the retaliatory measures
of the South could be thus readily cancelled
what could prevent the removal Of the present
crisis! The conciliatory acts of the opposing
States indicate the feeling Of the opposing
parties, and it is quite likely if there were nc
politicians, with their political hobbies between
them, the adjustment of our national Difficult
ties would be readily effected.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14

To Qua PATRoNs.-Ws would again urgent
ly appeal to subscribers for the money due US.
Many are indebted to US for years. and it is
time they should pay US something for our ser
vices. If our friends would but reflect, they
would see how unjustly they have dealt with
US. Although to each one the amount may
appear small and little use to Us, yet, when
hundreds are added together, they would make
a handsome sum, which would be of great ben
eft to US in "these hard times" Subscribers
in The country can send us one, two or three
years subscription by mail, and receipt will
be forwarded. lie, ussee ifyou intend to res.
pond TO this call.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-14
on THE HILL!
WilliamsOn's New Store +!

RA IS JUST OPENED with a new and Tss+7a
Els45s desirable Stock of we'll selected Dry vi .f
s1sa&z& Goods, Notions, Ready made Clothing y 7SE
Boots, Shoes, Queensware, Earthen Tin and VA@@@a
WOODEN ware of all kinds, superior Sugars Cofees
Teas Spices, MOlasses Soap. Candles Fluid, Vinegar
Lard, Pork, Salt, Bacon, Broons Brushes, Baskets
Tobacco. Snuff Segars, Flour, Meal, Corn, Feed Ii.
quOrs Of all kinds, and every thing else that any one
can want
Those who have before dealt with US know that we
have always kept the best cheapest and greatest
rety Of Goods Of any other Store, and mean TO do
again. Our country friends all know that they
could always do better with their trade at our Store
than at any other in town. and will find this SO SIT H.
We respectfully ask call from everybody to exam-
inc stock. and they will find we offer greater bar
gains than ever and will do beet 10 give satisc-
tOn
RT Please remember, it Is not at theOLD, but al
the NEW STORE. where the greatest bargains are
J. r. WILLIAMSON, Commerce St,
On the HILL, near the old Stand,
febl4 SmJ rna, Del.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-14
The ConrentIon.

This body met yesterday, at IL a. ~, in
atead of , P. ", as at first agreed upon
AS usual in all collective assemblies, there
Was difference of opinion as to the mo-
dus operuudi of organization. 1t took the
Richmond Convention about a week to elect
door-keepers, and this one of ours seemed
inclined to vie with its example. General
jackson OF Wood. had plan of his own
for the basis of organization and proceed
iugs, and quick as prayer was ended he in-
trOduced them, which was all right enough,
SO far as the organization was concerned.
But organization was soon lost sight of BIZ
the General, aud the house in little while
was without any responsible head or foot
without knowing who was who-withont
order or system, found itself launched into
a sea of speculation, on the whole scope,
plan and merits of the ConyentiOu-whiOh
was all out OF order.
We have not the space to comment in
detail, concerning the merits of the debate,
;his morning We heard but part of it.
ard can only refer the reader to the notes
of our reporters.