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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-09
Candidates for the Convention.

Rufus L. Patterson and Thomas j. Wilson, Esos
are the Union candidates for the Convention in For
syth County. We presume the dsunionsts will
have no ticket in Forsyth, as the County is over
whemingly for the Union.
Hon. j. G. Shepherd and David Mcneil, ESQ,
arc candidates in Cumberland The Observer of
Thursday calls for a meeting of the conservative
voters of Cumberland and Harnett to be held TODAY
to nominate candidates Col. A. S. Mcneil, James
S Harrington, c. c. Barbee, Gen. A. d. Mclean,
Col Alex. Murchison, Hon. L. Bethune, w. Mel.
Mckay, W. B. Wright, and B. R. Huske are spoken
Of The CdrOlinian, which is an ultra disunion pa
per- is in favor of Messrs Shepherd and D. McNeill
DR.. Thomas Bunting and W. s. Devane, ESQ.,, are
candidates in Sampson We presume these gentle
men belong to the mo hope" or disunion party.
B. A. Kttrell and B. c. Douthett, Esqrs, are
Union candidates in Davidson County.
Hon. W. A. Graham, Capt John Berry, and John
W. Norwood, Esq, are spoken of as Union cand
dates in Orange. Tie County is entitled to two
members.
The Unionsts of Granville have nominated Capt
Ed. Lyon, James S. Ams, and John Bullock, Esqs
and the dsunionsts have nominated Hon. A. w
Eenable, L. L. Hargrove, and S. S. Register, Esqrs
We learn that the Hon. Bedford Brown is can
didate for the Convention in Caswell We expect
to have the pleasure of recording Col Browns cleo
ton by large majority. The other Union candi
date will probably be Dr. j. E. Williamson or vii
liam Long Esq.
Be not deceived, fellow-citizens. The votes YOU
will cast on the 2Sth for delegates will be by far the
most important act of your lives. Vote for no mar
who is not for the Union, or who is not hopefu, o
its preservation. The mo hope" men, matter
what they may call themselves, are disunionists.
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~ The Fayetteville Carolinian is enraged be-
cause we have given it as our opinion that general
civil war will result in the destruction Of slavery
We are of the same opinion still. The CGrolimiGn
is engaged in its feeble and naudlin way in foment-
ing discord and civil war; and is thereby showing it.
self an enemy to slavery, to human liberty to good
government, and to the human race.
The Cdrolinian says our article on the subject is
ian incendiary document" Were the skirts of that
Editor clear of freesosm, not to say abolitionism,
when he came from Pennsylvania to this State p
The Editor makes great fOurishes about fighting
and dying for the South. We have always observed
that the greatest boaster is the smallest doer and
that they who threaten and fume without cause are
the first to escape from the presence of real danger
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UNION OR DIsrNIoN.-As the Raleigh Standard
says, this is the issue presented to the people of
North Carollna-thc issue which they must decide
for themselves and their poSterity on the 2Sh inst
in the election OF Delegates to the Convention. 1t
is fully presented by the open declarations in the
Legislature, Of the leaders of the Convention move
ment, Messrs. Avery, Burton, Erwin, Person. Iioke,
and others, and in Congress by Messrs. Cngman,
Craise Rutfin, and WinSlow all of whom are openly
for secession, which is dsuhion, by whatever name
called-dsunion final and irremedahle, with no
hope, and doubt if any desire of reconstruction
In selecting delegates let the people trust no
doubtful candidatc-no who sails under false
colors A mistake may DC irremedable Many will
doubtless attempt to smuggle themselves into the
Convention upon professions of fealty to the Union
for the purpose of betraying that Union and its
friends. The people cannot be TOO careful. Let
them send their ablest and most reliable men.
We suppose that candidates for this and Harnett
counties will declare themselves during the present
week of the Special Term of the Superior Court for
this county.-Ely OBS.
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The STAY LAw.-The bill for the relief of the
people, or as it is generally called, 1.-THE stay law"
and which passed its second reading in the Senate
on Tuesday, is creating good deal of talk the
streets, pro and Its friends urge it as a
to benefit the people, while its opponents say it
will be injurious to the people. We confess there
pretty strong arguments on each side, and we
hardly know how to decide. In case Of civil war,
now so threatening, We think the law would be ne
cessary-otherwise. great necessity for it.
The history of the world shows that man will
take advantage of the necessities of his elowmar.
good citizen, with comfortable living, may
some debts contracted in prosperous times and when
he had every reasonable prospect of meeting them
promptly; but crash comes-war ensues--business
stagnateS and unless the law intcrpose its strong
arm for his protection, his all may be sacrificed for
the payment of paltry sum-the rich growing
richer and the poor poorer. This is side Of the
question.
On the other hand it is contended that the poor
man cannot force the rich man to pay him for his
labor and that he will therefore be the sufferer
We believe the great foundation of the credit system
is not much upon the laws enforcing the payment
of debts is upon the confidence reposed in the
honesty and ability of the debtor.-AG Valorem
Banner.
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From Washin1ton Gitn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The New York HeralTs
correspondent says that the Presidents reply to Col
Hayne transmitted yesterday. 1t calls for an
answer from Col Hayne, which will be made lmme-
diateiy, and this will close the correspondence
The Government refuses to comply with the prop.
ostions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort
Sumter. All hopes of solution of the question on
both sides to delay matters in the hope that ami
cable adjustment might be made which would lead
to peaceful termination Of affairs in Charleston
harbor are now abandoned; but the meter cannot
be further postponed. South Carolina has presen-
ted her ultimatum and the Government has posi-
lively refused to comply
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The National Flag.

Mr.. Turner, the Senator from Orange, in letter
to his constituents which we find in the last Hills
borough Recorder, says:
"Your national flag, instead of floating from the
dome, lies upon the floor of your capitol deserted
diShonored, and dsowned DisunioniStS stand by
ready to spit upon it | believe the true men of
Orange would as soon open the grave of Washington
and spit upon his ashes, to dishonor and spit up
on the flag he loved so well"
This is truth strongly and boldly expressed
Alas that it should be so! A motion is made to
purchase national flag to be unfurled from the top
of the capitol, when Mr.. Hoke particular and in
innate friend of Gov Ellis moves to refer the prop
ositon to purchase to the committee propositions
and grievances! And members sit paralyZed in the
Commons, with no word of denunciation for the man
who thus dares to insult the flag of the Republic!
Gov Ellis ask for and expend thousands ofdollars
of the peoples money for other purposes, but never
word does he utter in favor of purchasing flag to be
unfured on the capitol WHAT'S the inference from all
this? Why, that Gov. Ellis, Mr.. Hoke and others who
act with Them hate the Union and would rejoice to
see it destroyed But the Union uiU lire, and not
die. Thank God for that That glorious old flag
shall yet be honored on North Carolina soil, amid
the shouts of the people and the roar of cannon.
Though many and bright the stars that appear,
In the flag BY our cOunr, unfured;
And the stripes that are swelling in majesty there
Like a rainbow adjoining the world
Their lights unSullied rs those in the sky,
BY a deed that fathers have done;
And they are Ieaguod in as true and as holy tie,
In their motto of " Many in One"
From the hour when our fathers so fear!essly flung
That banner of starlight abroad,
Ever true to themselves to that motto they clung
As they cilng TO the promise of God.
BY the bayUnet traced at the midnight of war,
On the fields where our glory was won;
Oh perish the hand or The heart that would mar
Our motto of " Many in One"
From where Green Mountain tops blend with the sky
And the giant st Lawrence IS rolled
To the waves where the bamy Hesperides lie,
Like the dream of sume prophet of old
They cUnquered-and dying, bequeathed to our care,
Not this bOurdlesS dominion alone,
But that banner whose lOvensss hallOws the air,
And their motto of :" Many in One"
Then up with our fag-let it stream the air,
Though our fathers cold in their graves;
They lad hands that could STRIKE they had souls that could
dare
And their sons were not born TO be slaves"
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~ The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury refers in the following coarse
and insulting terms to President Buchanan and
Gen. Scott:
BUCHANAN, as l stated III recent letter, told
Ex-PreSident TYLER that the mission of the Brook
Ign was one of mercy and relief" Why then
does he telegraph Major CHASE to intercept and
countermand the orders of the BroOklyn? Plainly
because the poor old creature has lost all the little
decision he ever had. He seems to take new tack
every day. He had quarrel with General SCoTT
yesterday. Hasty Plate" wants to double and
treble the Swiss Guard of the Metropolis, for the
benefit of the Emperor ABRAHAM; but "Tcn-Cent
jimmy" unlike Oliver Twist don't want any
more" So the dotard Damon and the pugnacious
Pythias part in pet"
These secessionists to revel in abuse and ca
lumny Every fair-mnded man in the country,
North and South, sympathzes with the President,
and would sustain him in the present irving emer-
gency; but the secessonists SANDER him and call
him "poor old creature" Shame on such men
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The SURPLUS REVENUE OF lS36.-The following
is statement of the shares OF the several States in
the surplus revenue deposited with them by the
United States government, by the act of June %,
1886, Public Laws of the United States, vol. ",
page BOZ The statement is taken from report
made to the House of Representatives by Mr.. Wood
bury, Secretary of the Treasury, Sept, 25, 1887:
Maine, $s55, 1898 %; New Hampshire, 669,OS6
70; Vermont, 669,OS6 70; Massachusetts, 1885,
173 5s; Connecticut 764, $40 60; Rhode Island,
$50, 335 80; New Jersey, 764, go 60; New York,
4,U14,52O II: Pennsylvania, 2,S67,5l+ rs; Della
ware, 2S6, 75l 40; Maryland, $685. 3S %; Virginia,
2,198,7 90; North-Carolna, 1,433,757 3d. South
Carolina i,O5l, 422 90; Georgia, 1851, 422 90 !;
Alabama, 669,Os6 70; Louisiana, 477,9l9 IA;
Mississippi, 3S2335 80; Tennessee 1,433, 757 SO; ;
Kentucky, 1,433, 757 80; Ohio, 2,007,2 "a Mis-
souri,; 382, 335 80; Indiana, s60,254 A; Illinois,
477,9i9 IA; Arkansas, 2S6,75l 40; Michigan,
2S6,75l 40. Total, $2s 1O1, GA 81; add fourth
instalment which was not paid, $9,367, 2l4 81 {;
total surplus, $37, 468 500 IS.
The payment of twenty eight millions was made
in three instalments; the fourth instament was to
have been paid October l. 1887, but was withdrawn
on account of the financial difficulty in which the
government then found itself
Of the $28 10l 645 actually paid, the States which
have now seeded, excepting Florida, not then ad-
mitted, received So, $50, 1856 Al. The free States
which shared in the surplus received 0S2 81
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The Teras Secession Ordinance Passed.

GALVESTON, Feb 5.-The Ordinance of Secession,
passed the Convention on the LIST by a vote of 1867
to 7. The Governor, Legislature, Supreme Court
Judges and Commissioners were present The re-,
suit will be voted upon by the people on the 23rd
February. If ratified the Ordnance is to 90 into
effect the End March. Governor Houston has
recognized the Convention. The people have de-,
cared their attachment to the South and their desire
to join the Southern Confederacy. If such Con.
federacy shall not be formed Texas will be proelaim-
ed an Independent Republic. The news from Florida,
Alabama Georgia, and Louisiana created great ex-
element in northern Texas.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-09

The DFFERENCE.-In the Alabama Convention
some days ago, Mr. Yancey opposed a proposition to
submit the Constitution which may be adopted by
gumery on the 4th of next month"; to the several
seeding States for ratification lie thought this I'M
necessary Our forefathers, when their representa-
tives framed the present Constitution, ratified it
before it became the charter of their liberties Until
they did so, it was but so much blank paper. The
secession leaders having driven the people into dis
union, wish to impose upon them government
without permitting them to say whether they ap-
prove it or not. In word, they ignore the theory
that governments derive their authority from the
consent of the goyerned.-Rich Wig.
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Union Meeting at Nilpaukee.

MINIATURES, Feb 5.-At large and enthnsiastic-
meeting held at the Academy of Music last evening"
resolut ons were adopted expressing sreng attach
ment to the Union, disavowrng any intention to in
terfere with the local institutions of the South re-
commencing the earliest modification of the Fugi.
tive Slave law, to do away with its offensive features
without imparing its efficiency, and recommending
the State Legislature to appoint delegates to WASH
ington. -
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AZ We have no intelligence from the commits
sloners in conference at Washington. The are sit
ting with closed doors
The commissioners from this State to the Mont
somery Convention presented their credentials on
wednesday last, and were rendered seats in the
convention during the open session.
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For the Standard.
1k11S1~1N
THE THRIVING FAMILY.


Our father lives at Washington,
And has a world of cares,
But gives his children each farm,
Enough for them and theirs. . o
Full thirty-twO well-grown sons has he,
numerous race indeed;
Married and settled all, ye see,
With boys and girls TO feed.
So if we wisely till our lands.
We're sure to earn q living,
And have penny, too, to spare,
For spending or for giving.
A thriving family are We,
No lOrdlng need deride US;
For We know how to use our hands,
And In our wits We pride US,
hal, brothers, hail
Some of US dare the sharp north east;
Some clUver-6elLs are moving;
And others tend the cotton plants
That keep The looms a.gUing;
Some bald and steer the whIe-winged ships,
few in speed can male them;
While others rear the corn and wheat,
Or grind the corn TO freight them.
And If our neighbours or the sea
Have eer all empty larder,
To send loaf their babes to cheer,
Well work little harder.
No old nobility have we
Nor tyrant king to ride US;
Our sages in the capitol
Enact the laws that guide
Hail, brothers, hail!
Let naught on earth divide US.
Some faults we have we can't deny,
A tOible here and there;
But other households have The same,
And so we won't despair.
Twill do no good TO fume and frown,
And call hard name, you see;
And what u shame twUud be TO part
So fine family!
IT'S but waste of time to fret,
Since nature made one,
For every quarrel cuts q thread
That heaIthful love has spun.
Then draw the cords of Union fast,
Whatever may betide US,
And closer cling, through every blast,
For many storm has tried us.
Hail, brothers, hail!
Let naught Oh earth divide US.
OLD SCRAP.
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STAY LAw-We have been asked if the Legisla
ture of this State has passed a stay lava law
pending in any way the operation of the usual pro-
cess for the collection of debts. We answer in the
negative We make this statement because we
learn that it is so reported North to the serious de-
trment of the credit of merchants from this State
- Wilmington Journal
The stay bill has passed the Senate by decided
majority, and is now before the Commons
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LETTER FROM Gov. GRAuAM-We regret that we
cannot find room to-day for letter from Gov. Ora
ham, in the last Wilmington Herald addressed to
the Editor of that paper in relation to the statement
that Gov. G had been offered seat in Mr. Lincoln's
Cabinet. We will publish it in our next We
cordially endorse every word of this letter indeed,
we have read nothing which more clearly sets forth
our own views in the present crisis. And yet Will
liam A. Graham will be called by some submis
$40 nist!-William A. Graham, whose father fell
covered with wounds in the war of independence,
and who has as much at stake in this crisis as any
citizen of the State.
We know no party, and we neither cherish nor
remember any personal differences in this great
struggle for the Union. We are for the country
without regard to men or party.
We arc panied to observe that our friend of the
Wilmington Herald has abandoned all hope for the
Union. The sword of Saladn no longer glitters
and descenGs in battle for the true faith.
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Ne,o HAMPSHIRE Politics.

MANCHESTER, n. H., Feb. 6, 1861.
Samuel D. Bell. of this city, was to-day nomina-
ted Tor Congress in the Second district by the Dem
ScrStIc Convention in place of John Ii. George, who
u ~ nomination. resolution was passed to
uroW OH party ties and unite in favor of the Union
and the Constitution.
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FmGINIA.-The returns from the election for the
Convention, says the Richmond Dispatch, come in
Slowly, but enough is ascertaned to know that the
Conservatives will have very large majority over
the Prompt Actionists. OF Secessionists per Sc
there are not perhaps dozen elected.
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~ Beware of dsunionists in the garb of mod
crate men. Vote for no man who will not work
hopefully for the preservation of the Union. Re-
member that the disunionists told you that the cleo
ton of Lincoln would not be for dissolution
and that since the election they have been doing all
they can to break the bonds. They have deceived
you once; see to it that they do not deceive you
again.
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ID / E ID

In Marion Alabama, the 9th ultimo Col William A.
Sanders native Of Fankln County, n. Co. in the 45th
year Of his age. The deceased much esteemed by
those who knew him.
IN Indian Town, Curriuck County on the 18th ultimo
aged 80 yeaIs DIR Gideon G. Marcban Also on the 2Sh
ut Emily haichant wife of the late DR.. G. c. Marchant
aged "a years
In HisborUugh on Friday last Col Cadwalader Jones
venerable and worthy citizen His disease was pneumonia
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Feb. E, 1891
EINLEY HIGH SCHOOL,

EINLEY HIGH SCHOOL.
Il LENOlR, CALDWELL COUNTY, NJ @.
The design of this Institution is prepare boys for the
FRESHMAN CLASS in any College, Souh, and also to
afford opportunity to those who do wish take the
regular classical of acquiring thorough Eng
lish education than is customary preparatory schools
SPRING SESSION Commences first Wednesday in Jauua-
~, and the FALL SESSION, first Wednesday in August.
Board. per month"; 800
Tuition in Classics per session. 81 weeks, 20 90
English, II and Is On
Contingent Fee, 80
For further particulars address ,,,,,,,, ~
or T. p. RANKIN,
Feb. 8. 1861. 7-w2t.
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81 The New York Tribune appears to be as
much displeased with Mr.. Stewards late speech in
the Senate as Mr.. Mason was. The Tribune says
Mr.. Seward has abandoned the Republican party,
because the latter says the Union is paramount to
every thing else and must be preserved
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vsNHE NoRTH-cAROLINAs Standard
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and will steadily exert itself to preserve and
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oppose disunD and do all its power the cleo
ton of Constitutional Union the approaching State
Convention l-
Full reports will be given of hSproceedngs Of the State
Convention -.
The subscriber appeals to his friends to exert themselves
to increase the subscription list of the Standard.
w. w HOLDEN.
Feb e, 1891. 49,
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We have many other letters in hal
we will give extracts hereafter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-08-22

coming, because the vilainous spies and informers
in our midst will be sending intelligence to the
Hessians. SPY
The steamer which passed through Mississippi
Sound on Tuesday last proves to have been the
General Miramon from Mobile. Lord Lyons, at
Washington City, can make a note that the
blockade between New Orleans and Mobile IS lar
from being effectual that other places can De
named where the blockade is inefficient. how
ever it does not make much difference just at TINS
moment about the blockade we are not yet READY
for business in New Orleans, but shall be very
speedily after the recognition of the Southern Con
federacy by France. The French Government has
several thousands of hogsheads OF tobacco in the
South, which cannot be moved but directly
through the seaports. ,, .-
The Mississippi Sound is clear at this time The
firing of cannon on Sunday last on Ship Island was
a salute for the victory in Missouri and the arrival
of the commander of Ship Island. We beg leave
TO protest against the firing Of cannon and the
waste of powder. There is very little powder to
spare in the Southern Confederacy, and the firing
of sautes on every trivial occasion is not required
We hope the, general commanding will coincide in
our views. We have not grain of powder to
spare uselessly, unless sthere are large hauls Ia
Manassas.