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WHAT MAKES Coop EDITOR "A good
editor, competent newspaper conductor, lis
like general or poet-born, not made
Exercise and experience give facility, but
the qualification is innate, or il is never
manifested. On the London daily papers,
all the historians, noveists, poets, essayis,s
and writer's have been tried, and nearly all
have failed. We might say all; for after a
display Of brilliancy, brief and grand, they
died out, literally. Their resources were
exhausted. 81 can," said the late editor Of
The Times, TO Moore, Sind any number of
men of genius to write for me, but very sell
dom one man of common sense" Nearly
all successful editors have been men of this
description. Campbell, Carlyle, Bulwer and
Disraeli failed: Barnes, Stirling, Philips,
succeeded and Delane and Lowe succeed
ed. A good editor seldom writes for his
paper: he reads, judges, selects, dictates,
directs, alters and combines and TO do this
we'll be has but little time for composit tion.
To write for paper is one thins-to edit a
paper, another-Erchange
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POLITE CHILDREE.-A writer in the Illus
trated London Times says that "American
children are much handsomer than EagIish
children and much more polite. They
have greater confidence in their parents,
which is the result of freedom of inter-
course" We believe this to be strictly
true although most Americans are always
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-07-10

AN IaisHMAE remarked TO his companion
on observing lady pass, "Pat did you ev-
er see a woman so thin as that before 2"
Thin, ~ replied the other, "bolheration,
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lli is not often that the name of Stephen
A. Douglas is connected in our minds with
literature, or anything outside OF the fierce
contentious of the political arena, but here
is poetical efusion which is credited 10
him.1
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Waterloo After the Battle

On the surface of two square miles, ii
was ascerained that fifty thousand men
and horses were dying The luxurious
crop of ripe grain which had covered the
field of battle, was reduced to litter and
beaten into the earth, and the surface trod-
den down by the cavalry aud furrowed
deeply by the cannon wheels, strewed with
cuirasses, shattered firearms and broken
swords al. the varieties of military orna-
ments lancer caps and Highland bonnels ;;
uniforms OF every color, plumes and PEN
non musical Instruments, the apparatus
of artillery, drums, bugles, but good God !!
why dwell on the narrowing picture OF a
foughien field !-each and every ruinous
display bore mute testimony 10 the misery
of such a battle. Could the melancholy
appearance of this scene of death be height.
ened, it would be b Witnessing the re-
searches Of the living, amid lis desolatio6,
for the objects of their love. Mothers and
wives and children for days were occupied
in that mournful duty; and the confusion OF
the corpses-frend and foe intermingled as
, they were-oflen rendered the attempt at
recognizing individuals difficult, and some.
times impossible.
In many places the dead lay four feet
deep upon each olher, marking the spo;
some British square had occupied, exposed
for hours TO the murderous FIRE of A French
battery. Outside lancer and cuirassieI were
scattered on the earth. Madly attempting
10 force the serried bayonet of the British,
they had fallen in bootless essay by the
muskeiry of the inner files. Further on
{ you trace the spot where the cavalry oi
France and England had encountered
chassenr and huzzar were intermingled
and the heavy Norman horses of the Empe-
I rial Guards were interspersed with the gay
/ charges which had carried Albon's chiv-
/ airy. Here the Highlander and Tiralleur
lay side by side together and the heavy
/ dragoon, with green Ennis badge upon his
helmet, was graphing in death with the
Polish lancer. On the summit of the ridge
! where the ground was cnmbered with the
| dead and trodden fe.lock deep in the mud
and gore by the frequent rush of rival cav.
! airy, the thick strewn corpses of the Impe
rial Guards Pointed out the spot where Ma
( poleon had been defeated. Here, in col
umn, the favored corps, on whom his las
chances rested, had been annihilsted and
the advance and repnlse of the guard was
| traceable TO a mass OF fallen Frenchmen.- -
In the hollow below, the last struggle o
France had been vainly made; for there
the Old Guard attempted TO meet the Brit
ish aud afford time 10 their disorganized
! com panies to rally.
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The NORTH British Revietc has an appreci-
alive criticism of DIR. John Browns gossip
ing book, Hone Subseeir9, the second series,
which has just been published in Edin-
burgh. The ReUies0 says:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29

*Twenty-one Senator's and seventy representatives
are known to be openly for secession in the event of
Lincoln's election TO the Presidency. The Legisa-
turc will not meet until next fall unless the Cover
nor calls special session. The Convention will
meet in December, and will be for secession by
large majority.
ELECTS new Legislature i November, 1860.
Twenty Bell and Everett members were elected
to the Arkansas Legislature in 1860 This is
stronger opposition to the democratic party than
was ever before known in that State.
SWe are unable to give the political classification
of the Georgia Legislature, but on joint ballot, the
Breckenridge party has 200 Bell 80, and Douglas %.
THE new Mississippi Legislature is politically clas
sified as follows, viz: Senate-Democrats, 26; /;
whgs 8; independent / +; vacancy, l. House
Democrats SS; wings, 6; American democrat, ],
and two vacancies The vote for Breckenridge and
Bell will be close.
FSenate- Democrats 25; Union, z; republicans,
/. House-Democrats, 30; Union 35; republican, IL.
GOVERNORS OF STATES FOR 1861.
The following are the Governors of the several
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THE AID VAL0REM BANNER,
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

A SHORT time since issued prospectus for Week.
- y newspaper, TO be called the AID VAL0REM BAN.
NER to be published in the City of Raleigh n C. The
encouragement have received, far exceeding my
sanguine hopes induces to issue this prospectus the
object of which is TO inform the public that will the
st OF January 1851 commence the publication of the
BANNER, not only WEEKLY. but also DAILY.
So far the Banner takes sides with political parties
will be Democraiic but with regard Internal Improve
ments change in system of Taxation and the preser-
vaon of Constitutional Union, it will know no party
but will be the Jealous advocate Of all these repudating
secret caucuses where the spirit of the Constitution
often vOlated packed and partial Conventions and the
schemng of wonldbe political demagogues aud trcksers
shall be just and fear not
TERMS OF THE DAILY BANNER:
One copy year, IN advance IS 90
Five c0pies " /" 20 90
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY BANNER:
One copy year, in advance, 81 90
Six copies " 10 90
Ten Is 90
FRAN ]. WILSON,
Raleigh, n G.
Dec 81, 1860 1906
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Opposition majority in the next House.

Opposition majority in the next House. 10
THE NEW STATE GOVERNMENTS.
The Political Position Of the SeUeral States in the
Present Crisis of the Cniou
We publish below important statistical informa-
tion giving the political classification of the men,
bers of the Legislatures of the several States that
have held elections the current year. In the free
States it is almost unnecessary to say, they
publican, ad naWseau in the slave States, as far as
heardrom, the Breckenridge element is largely pre-
dominant
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Petersburg. Va, Jan. "a, 1861.
HIGH POINT FEMALE SCHOOL,

HIGH POINT FEMALE SCHOOL,
HIGH POINT, y. c.
TlNHE SPRING SESSION. 1851, will begin on Monday.
February 4ih. with the following Board Of Instrue
ton
S. LANDER, A ~, Principal
Miss I n J J. ;'sSsz TSassR Assistants
CHARGES PER SESSION OF TWENTY WEEKS
Board, including fuel and washing, flights extrs,) at
Tuition, SO. ls 50 rs IS CO 9"
Music ON Piano or Guitar. 20 90
Drawing. Wax-Eruil Embroidery, o.
We have incidental We make charge for
Tuition in French Latin, or Vocal Music for use Of
BY examining the above list Of charges it will be observed
shat this is the
Cheapest Institution of It's Grade i'm the State.
This fact makes reasonable TO enforce every instance
TERMS twenty-five dollars required in advance the
balance at the close Of the session.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
The hertines of the place is not surpassed in the
country. During the Fall Session. 1860, not cents ex.
pense for medical services incurred by any boarding
pupil. - -,
!. Our Teachers who are all native Norh.Caroliniaus
worthy, well qualified and experienced. g.. ... =
.. The Institution is not SectQri0n in any sense.
4. The Boarding DEPARTMENT under the immediate 81.
pervision Of the Principal and his wife, has heretofore
given entire satisfaction. ..,.-.-....
3. The girls all heated with places
C. The PmnUs and Apparatus are of best quality and
Z. Every pupil is required to study Spelling Reading,
MrIlnS arithmetic Grammar ana Composition.
The Boarding Pupils not allowed to receive calls
from any gentlemen but relatives. ~
9 The pupils pay the time for every article they buy.
They make 1ccOUnts, either directly or indirectly.
To- LOAN PpPILs.-We admit a limited number Of wcy-
thy poor young ladies' credng them for their tuition till
they pay for il by teaching otherwise This feature
we believe is pecuiar to this Iustituion. s,,, u
H. We have barely room 10 mention the Library, the
Reading Room the Gymnasium, the Evening Walks, clos
ing with the determinations 10 receive liberal patronage
not by extravagant PROMISES not by hIgh-soundfng
name but simply BY convincing tine enlightened public that
worthy of their patronage
For circular, apply to
S. LANDER, Principal.
JAM 10, 1861. fS-3tpd.
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HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH, N. C..
PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLORS.

Prices Ranging from $40 to $50.
YUNHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
guereOtypes and Miniatures from Life; and being
finely finished in Oil Colors Canvas they perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings. They be en-
arged to and such changes alterations as NAV
be desired be made. Mr.. ANDREWS, the Artist who
conrs these pictures being experienced Portrait Painter
and fine COorst all who wish finely executed work of
should call al the old established Gallery Fayette-
vile Street Those preferrng portraits painted e
would do well give Mr. A. call. Persons having Da-
guereoppes of deceased friends can by giving the color
the hair and complex secure permanent and life
like portrait Photographs be finished in Water Colors
Pastee India Ink Cayon. at prices ranging from $lu
to $50 The plain Photograph from 81 to $40. Meano-
types for Lnckes Cases Rings and Pins. Ambrotypes.
Vignetes, Neogaphs for sendLg in letters &c. taken in
all weathers
f. HUNT, photographic,
Raleigh, N. c.
March !, 1860 lS-ly.
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r MARKS.

Experienced and thoroughly qualified teachers givet
entire time to their respective departments : ...
Extra charges and needless expenses strictly pre-
hbited-uecessary purchases made BY the teaeheis
Pcyune pedars not allowed 10 enter the premises and
no pocket money is required. 49,.
Oxford Is situated the healthy hills of Granville IL
miles from the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad and is
nected with Henderson Station by daily line of stages
The scholastic year is divided into sessions. The
first opens the first Monday in July and closes on the
last Thursday in November The second opens the first
Monday in january and closes with the annual commence
ment on the last Thursday in May -....... ..
Students received for more sessions. Cores
pOndens will direct their favOrs 10 s.... g
MILLS d CO., Oxford, N. G.
December II, 1860. l0l-h
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COLLEGE HOTEL.

formerly occupied Female College, in the City of
Raleigh, Hsboro Street, 200 yards west of the CAPI
TOL, towards the n. c. Depot and having opened the
Respectfully solcits the patronage of the TRAVELLING
PUBLIC.
Hilisboro' Street is noted for Good Water and Beau
tiful Shade during the months. The Pioprie-
tor designs keeping House for B0ARDERS: during the
Summer and Fall months for FAMILIES, who can have
the bsneft of the Mineral Water from the Kirkham
Spring, which is equal to any in the State in medicinal
and which is well known all who have tried
the water.
The public are respectfully solicited to call and Judge
for themselves promises be made and not complied
with. SAML. Z. PHILLIPS Aet
Jan. g. 1861. lift.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TINWARE
AND STOVE WARE HOUSE.
TREADWAY &c JOHNSON,
IS...o..nrs AZ, q 6 Thnrnnann


Successors to RS. ThOmpson,)
"AyE TAKEN THE STORE 6S SYCAMORE ST,
Ill directly in front Of the Court House. where may be
found large and well selected stock of Stoves Plain and
Jananned lin Ware Wood Ware, Brtania Ware Castors,
Table CUTLERY Silver Plated and Brtania Spoons Hollow
Ware Fire Irons Stove Pipes Sheet Zinc Force and Sue
tion Pumps Lead Pipe Bird Cages Clocks and large va
r;etv of House keeping Articles all of which selling
at he lowest possible prices To merchants we can offer
great inducements Please call and examine our stock and
prices should be pleased to show our goods 70 inose IN
shant complain or charge for showing the goods.
Petersburg, Va, Sept. u, 1850. T4-tI
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FREE STATES.

SELECTS new Legislature November g. 1860.
+New York elects new Assembly in Nov. 1860.
tNo Legislature was chosen in Ohio this year.
Had there been according to the vote given in the
several districts of the State the result would have
been:-In the Senate, republican, 10; democrats,
16 House, republicans 52; democrats 52-a tic.
largely republican.
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MISCELLANEOUS,
McPHEETERS & GHISELIN,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission Merchan

McPHEETERS & GHISELIN,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission Merchants,
Norfolk,
VN7OU CALL THE ATTENTION OF COUNTRY
w Dealers and Planters their large and select stock
of CHOICE GROCERIES, including
500 bags Rio, Laguayru and Java Coffee,
80 hhds. n. o. and P. R. Sugars
250 bbls Refined Sugars all grades,
100 bbs. bright, heavy n. o. Molasses,
SO hhds. Muscovado Moasses,
25 Tierces Prime Rice
200p Sacks L. B. and G. A. Salt,
500 boxes Adamantine, Chemical and Sperm Candles
200 boxes Brown and Toilet Soap
1000 Reams Wrapping Paper,
loo Bales Wrapping Irvine,
Booms Buckets Grain and Ground Spices of every kind
Backing, Starch Fig, Blue &C., &c.
TEAS-0ur assortment of Green and Black Teas is very
complete, embracing variety of choice chops, which will
be sold at prices TO please.
N. B. Special attention paid to consgnmens of Flour
CorroS, NAVAL STORES, DRIEp FRUIr, &c.
September IL, 1859. So-tf.
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THE NEW HOUSE.

THE NEW HOUSE,
Our classification of the new House of Represen-
tatlVes is, of course, incomplete elections have
been held in nineteen States only. Our estimates
for the remaining fourteen States are based on the
last State elections and the results of yesterday.
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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CARDS.
~ THE LAW COMPREHENSIVE BE-
S1Y tween Mr.. Saunders and myself has been closed.
Persons wishing to business will please call at
my residence.
II. W. MILLER.
Raleg N. C., Sept. %, 1860. 77-tf.
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ootes of Adyertising in Weekly Standard.
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

The First Session Of the New or Thirty-Seusnth
Congress commences December 3, 1SGl-Its erist-
enes dates from March 4, 1861.
SENATE.
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH, c.,
will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston and Chatham; the Superior Courts Of New Han
and Sampson and the Terms Of the Federal Courts
and Supreme Court of North Car olina at Raleigh.
Office, the formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will
q. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May 22. 52-sw.
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WIN. J. SAUNDERS.
COUNSELLOR A D ATTORNEY AT LAW.
RALEIGH \. c.
WILL attend with prompneSs and dispatch to business
of whatever character the profession in the Courts Of
Wake and adjoining counties.
~ Notes Drafts and Claims collected on any point.
September 81 1860. 76-u
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WHY STAND YE ALL THE DAY IDLEl
ANY LADY OR GENTLEMAN IN THE UNITED
"A States, possessing from ST. to 81, enter into an
easy and respectable business by which from IS to $40
per day be realized. For particulars, address with
stump) w. k. ACTON co,
No. 81 (od Al North Sixth St., Philadelphia.
September 2S, 1880. TS-6m.
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FINE.ARTs sCHooL.

Special attention is devoted to drawing, Oil Paint
and Embroidery The various styles of fancy paintil
and ornamental work are also taught.
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MUSIC SCHOOL.

Music Is taught as science and art. Instruction
is given on the Piano, Guitar and Harmonum. Unusual
attention is devoted TO Vocal and Sacred Music.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-07
UNION MEETING Ar swEETLAND.


A large and enthusiastic Union meeting
was held at Sweetland on Saturday evening
last. Mr.. G. w. Dannals was elected Presi-
dent, o. Evans Vice President, and Robt.
b. Patton Secretary. A Union Club was
organized, and Messrs. NJ. +. Holt, S. Wy
mans, E. w. Null, J. w. Wood, and j..
Sweetser were appointed an Executive
Committee. The following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United
States, "ordained and established in order to
form a more perfect Union, establish justice,
insure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves
and our posterity, and the laws of the United
States, = $ made in pursuance thereof,
and all treaties made under the au-
thority of the United States" are "the Supreme
law of the land"
Therefore, to the Constitution of the United
States and the Government thereby established,
we owe our paramount allegiance:
That, yielding obedience to this our allegi-
ance, regarding the National Union as essen
tial to free government and as the palladium of
American liberty; and being impelled by "the
holy memories of our Revolution, the blood of
patriots slain, the wisdom of the sages who
formed our Constitution, the traditions and
glories of the past and hope for the future" we
hereby solemnly declare, that we will support
and sustain the Government III all Constitu-
tional measures and efforts to maintain the
Constitution, preserve the integrity of the Ma
tional Union, and defend the flag of our coun-
try against the assaults of foes from without or
traitors within, and, Gin support of this our
declaration, we pledge our lives, our fortunes,
and our sacred honor" And furthermore,
ReSoEved, That we do hereby pledge our
selves to give our sutfrages for no man of what
soever political creed, for any Office of honor,
trust or profit, within the gift of the people, who
is not an uncompromising advocate for the per-
petual union of these States, and unalterably
opposed to any and all schemes for the con-
struction of a "Pacifc Republic"
ReSoIUed, That the issue, now before the
country, is of so open, plain and palpable ma
ture, as to leave no neutral ground to screen
the timid or wavering, from the full sunlight of
patriotic public opinion in which they must
stand either as good and loyal citizens, or false
to their country, themselves, and humanity;
we therefore earnestly urge upon such the ne
cessty of discarding every sentiment of fear
or doubt, and joining hands with us in the high
duty of supporting this glorious Confederacy,
the child of Washington, and hitherto, the ia
vored Heaven.
Resolued, That any citizen may become a
member Of this Club, by subscribing his
name hereto, in evidence of his adhesion to
these principles, and conforming to the regula-
tions of the Club.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-07

MmITARY.-Gen. Sumner has issued an
order changing the station of company X,
First Dragons, Brevet Major ]. w. Carl
ton commanding, from Fort TETON to Los
Angeles. Subscriptions have been taken
up 10 San Francisco, for the equipment of a
body of citizen soldiers, probably to form
another regiment, for the protection of the
city during the existence of civil war. APP
plication has been made to Gen. Sumner for
the purchase of quantity Of fatigue uni
forms, of past style, and which, having
gone out of use, are not needed by the reg
ular army.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-07

FoRT PICKENs.-Tbis fort is built of stone,
pitch and bitumen. lis walls are forty feet
in height aud thirteen feet thick. 1t is EN-
brasured for two tiers of guns in bomb
proof easements, aud one tier Of guns open,
or zen barbette." From the date of CON-
mencing this fort to the period of finishing,
was twenty-five years, and its construction
cost about 775, 900. If it is true as reported,
that reinforcements we're thrown in on the
night of April 18th, and is now garrisOned
by 500 men, Fort Pickens will be likely to
prove tougher customer for the secession
lists than Fort Sumter. 1t commands the
entrance to Pensacola harbor, and accor-
ding to all accounts, can be reinforced at
any time without much difficulty, and sup
plies furnished by water.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-07

THE KILLED AT SUMTER.-During the
bOmbardment of Fort Sumter, which lasted
thirty-four hours, no one in the fort was
killed, although few were slightly wound
ed. But when evacuating the fort, and
while firing a salute of fifty guns, an acci-
dent occurred by which Daniel Howe was
instantly killed; Edward Galway mortally
wounded, aud afterwards died, aud James
Hayes, Geo Fielding, John Irwins and Geo.
Prtchard, were severely wounded. They
were all soldiers of the First Artillery.
The first report stated that the men were
killed and wounded by the accidental ex-
plosion of "a pile Of cartridges, but Charles
ton paper says the accident was occasioned
by the premature discharge Of gun.