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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05
For the Standard .
JOSEPH DOBSON. ESQ.

For several days our people had been expecting
Joseph DobsOn from Raleigh to spend the Christ
mas holidays with his family, and on yesterday
evening it was rumored that he had arrived. During
the afternoon, almost pale with anxiety for the
Union were continually dropping into town to
quirc of him the from head quarters. BY nine
o'clock at night crowd numbering perhaps fifty of
best and gravcSt citizens without any previous
concert, was assembled at the Court House. and on
motion of some one, proceeded in body to the
dence of Mr.. DOGSon, headed by two gentlemen
diScourSng impremptu music vi0lnS they had
Snatched up in their enthusiasm and tuned as they
went.
The crowd formed in front of Mr.. Dobsons house,
and the amateur musicians played a couple of Sper-
ded airs, when Mr.. DobSon appeared in the door,
and Mr.. W. \. Joyce stepped forward from the
. crowd and addressed him in substance as follows
"Sr, We have come to minglc rejoicings with
the happy hearts around your firesde; hearts that
have beat the quicker and eyes that have grown the
brighter at your coming. We are here to do you
honor, sir, not because of your social virtues not
because Senator, not because you are
our neighbor, but because in this hour of national
anxiety, national distress, and sectional animosty
are informed you have taken your stand on the
Constitution and under the flag of our common
country. "Watchman, tell us of the night"
To which Mr. Dobson replied in substance as fol-
lows: my friends and neighbors, | am glad to see
you here tonight Your cordial and unexpected vel
come fills me with inexpresSibe satisfaction, and |
Am glad that you do not come as Wings Dem
ocrats. Fellowcitizens the days of political parties
in North Carolina have ended. In your Legislature
there no Wings, there no Democrats there
all has settled down to Union DSunion. You do
more than justice when you place me the
side Of our country. | could not abandon our
country without proving recreant to YOU to myself,
and to all hold most dear in life. Again let me
thank you for this kindness, and invite you all to
take with me glass of North Carolina wine"-
Three hearty cheers were then given for the Union.
The crowd then parook of the proffered hospitality
and dispersed | venture to say Mr. Editor, such
scene was never before witnessed in this section of
the State; it the spontaneous out-burstngs of
the deep feeling of loyal people who have forgotten
all things but their country's danger.
.- PUBLICUS
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

Mr.. W1NsLow's ADDREss.-We shall publish in our
next Mr.. Winslow's address to his constituents, in
which he informs them that he 'thnks there is no
hope in Congressional action" That may be true,
but still it does not follow that the Republic is doom
ed Let the people be appealed to in Convention
of all the States and the happest results may ensue.
If the Legislature of North Carolina will call for
Convention of all the States it is more than probable
that the Legislatures of New York and Pennsyl-
vana, now in session, will at unite in the CALL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05
DOWN WITH THE POLITICIANS!
THIS UNION MUST BE PRESERVED
BY THE PEOPLE!

a WAKE TO YOUR INTEREST-THE DAY is AT
"A hand aud ii becomes necessary that every person hav
ing MONEY of any descripcn to deposit Sue saline at
FRANkLlN'S-the opy in town that keeps on hand
goods
Suit all Glasses!
Hang out your Ronsets and throw UP Hats for the
UNION now, iellOw-c izens. The way 10 preserve the
Union and keep peace at home is
TO DEAL WITH FRANKLIN.
Talk about dissoving the Union-it can't be done with
out tie OF the masses the only friends the
South and the Uniun and wheB the day of trial
will be found defending every inch nt the South at the
point of a-Sttck Of candy.
But in the mean time don't forget that FRANKLlN'S
is the place TO buy
Cheap Goods for the Cash.
Why be alarmed friends? The Union will not be dis
solved, for the workng-men; and the fight
ing men and We have the power; and intend to
this Union in which live, and move, and have
leing.
j. L. FRANKLIN.
Jan. 4. 1851, Sim.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

The PATRIOT DISCRIMINATION C. Breckin-
ridge is no prisoner within the walls of Doubling
castle He still holds on 70 the key of promise,
and lHborS in good faith for the salvation of the
Inlon 1t is stated that he is unceasing in his eff
forts to bring about Convention of tie border
States, and hopes that these States will be able to
present ter.:s to the Northern States which the
latter will accept In this work he has the active
aid of such men as Crittenden and Douglas, and no
doubt also of Bragg, Branch, Vance, Gilmer, Leach,
and Smith. of this State.
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Receipts per Atlantic and Il. c. railroad.

For 90etE eaatNg Dec. q, u TOIIol0tHy C0nSagHeeS.
GoldsborO-J Wood, D.bbie Bro J Sleight,
Leggitt G Par alec " b Fields " Moore G c Per-
kinS T. 7. HoIlowell, Granger, w Barnes, Parma
lee d Raford K j Gregory, Whitaker J Harrison,
Andrews Wash ngtun, " kornegay.
Raleigh b Hilton j Harie.d, Il Tucker, ] Wash
ingou Baekman, X J Greenwood, Moore, VIM II.
Pu;ney i al:
Graham-Lougest Wade.
Thurasvie- II Smith, G u & G Lines
Hllsboro-H h Nash, Mrs Z Knox, II Manly, "
Strudwick
COneord-R W ID Shaver & Slaught, Loug.
MebaneSyIe-H Scott,
Salisbury-McCubbin Foster, NJ Myers.
GIeeustUrO--W Owen.
Smithfe.d-L Hardy.
Buon Hsll-R l. u Son, 4 G Powell.
MurrsvrIle-C II Wltherspoun.
Chapel Hiil-MiSs Mallet, Prof. Smith.
Jan. j, iS6i. 3-lt.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

~ The State Journal asks us what side we are
on-the side of North Carolina patriots, or of those
who would subjugate the South to abolition rule
The Editor of the Journal was subject of Queen
Victoria, and was the side of England up to April
last when he went to Charlotte to take the natural
cation OATH He would not take the oath in Raleigh
or Salisbury, lest it might be known that he was not
already naturalzed. We believe he is on the side
of England yet, for England would give the wealth
of the Indies to accomplish the dissolution of the
American Union
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Jan. +, 1861.
NOTICE TO WHOM IT nay CONCERN.

puruRiIy to inform the public generally that am prepar-
cd make tor pubic private buildings in any
part of The State, the favorable also
prepared furnish Granite in its ruugh for building
other purposes dressed 10 order any shape requir
ed, reasonable rates.
orders for Store addressed Ia through the Postoce
Box 2t, will with prompt attention. all bills paya-
bic Ia individually vii not be responsible for any
der fIom THOMAS COATES
Jan f. lS6I. Sim.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05
Yadkinville, N. c., Dec. "A, 1860.

The CHARLESTON FoRTS.-Fort Sumter is three
and three-eghths miles from Charleston one and
one-eghth miles from Fort Moultre, three-quarters
of mile to the nearest land, and threeeighihs
miles to Fort johnson and two and five-eighths
miles to Castle Pinckney. The last named fort is
one mile from the town, and Fort johnson is two
and quarter miles, from the town. These meas
urements are correct being taken from the latest
surveys made by the United States Coast Survey.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

NORTH CAROLINA CREDIT.-The New York Jour
nal of Commerce of the 31st December says: 1.-THE
interest on coupons of the State of North Carolina
due January next, will be paid by the Bank of the
Republic" So the underlined rumor on our streets,
few days SINCE that all the coupons would not be
met when due in New York, turns out as we felt
sure it was to be unfounded. Happen what may,
the credit of the State must be sustained
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

Gov. FLOYD AND Souri, CARoLINA.-We entirely
concur with the last New York Journdlof Commerce.
when it says
ave have no wish to conceal our surprise at the
avowal made by the late Secretary of War, Mr.
Floyd, that he had made arrangements, or come to
understanding with the authorities of South
Carolina respecting the military forces there or the
occupancy of the forts and other public property
Charleston. While we would not coerce State to
remain in the Union, it seems to incredible that
the United States authorities before the actual Sc
paraton of State from the COnlederacv and espe-
cally before any action respecting its separate
iStence, could enter into stipulation of that
The refusal of the President to restore the original
status by ordering Major Anderson's return to Fort
MOutric or his removal from the command although
confronted with the alternative of the resignation of
the Secretary Of War, gives us much satisfaction,
and will go far to the country, that in thus
exceeding its legitimate functions, the War Depart
ment had not the sanction Of the Administration"
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~ The Wilmington Journal is hereby informed
that our Columbus correspondent is a truthful and
reliable gentleman, and that have no doubt of
the correctness of his statements in relation the
meetings recently held in that County. Whatever
politicians may say, we entertain the opinion that
the people of Columbus three to one against dis
union for existing causes.
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We cannot introduce the following despatch with
out expressing our agreeable surprise and sincere
qualification at the tone Of Governor MOrgan's mes
sage 20 the Legislature of New York yesterday. 1t
is remarkably conservative document and must
carry healing on its wings. 1t breatheS spirit
which docs honor TO the Chief Magistrate of great
State, and cannot but exercise most sautary in
fuence at this critical juncture of public affairs
Such spirit if it can be infused into the hearts of
those Of Governor MOrganS party who now in
authority will speedily lead to honorable adjust
ment of pending political difficulties, and the Union
will be preserved. We do not hesitate to award to
Gov Morgan the full measure of praise due to him,
for the eminently conservative sentiments and re-
concentrations which, if this Geographic despatch
is true hope it is are embodied in his message,
May it meet with the response it is entitled to from
the body to which it is addressed and from the
entire Republican party .-Petersburg Express.
Let US prepare, and then Watch and Wait There
is still hope for the Union. Professional politicians
may despair, but the people will yet save the coun-
try.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

The scene in the House was also highly interest
ing Mr.. Barksdale demanded a settlement at once
Several Republicans and Northern Democrats re-
sponded spritedy, Lets have it, then!" Mr.
McClernand, of Illinois, shook his finger at Banks
dale and Ilindman, vociferating loudly Come on !
come on! now we are ready to meet you, and settle
it quickly!" Great confusion prevailed, which
finally subsidized through the efforts of Mr.. Hill, OF
Georgia, Mr.. Sherman, Of Ohio, and Others Wash
Cor " Y Times
Mr. McClel nand is a largc-hearted national Dem
oCrat who has always been true to the South
MesSrs. Barksdale and IIndman because they pre-
terred dissolution OF the Union, were "cheek by
jowl" with Mr.. Yancey in dsSolving the national
Democratic party. But Mr.. McClernand, and Mr..
Pugh, of the Senate, who made that noble speech
for the South few days since, were too unsound on
the question of slavery to be allowed to associate po-
litcaly with Messrs Yancey, Barhsdale and Hind
man. The people can now see who it was that con-
spredaganst the Union at Charleston. That conspir
acy may yet end in blood but unto the Southern
politicians who thought themselves too good to re-
main in Convention at Charleston with such men as
Pugh, and who, next to the abotioniSts of the
North, are responsible for the caamities that now
impend! This is the truth of history. A diSsolu.
ton of the Union for no sufficient cause dates from
that Charleston Convention. 1t is the work Of
William L. Yancey and those who followed him out
at Charleston.
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i. r. GaApIIN.
BOOK BINDER & BLANK BOOK MANU-
FACTURER,
LEIG N. c.,

D ESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE CITIZENS OF
II RALEIGH and the vicinity generally, that he will
promptly and punctuay attend to the binding of Necs-
papes Magazines and Periodicals of all kinds and in any
style, plain or ornamental, on moderate terms.
~ All BLANK BOOKS ordered from me are manu-.
featured by me, in the City of Raleigh, Nc
December 2S, 1853. 1o9-w&swly.
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s.Salutes in Honor to Ngj. anderson.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2-SaluteS, in different sec
tIons of the city, of thirty guns, fired to-day,
in honor to Maj. Anderson.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

The National Intelligencer suggests "a repeal or
suspension of all United States laws with regard to
South-Caroina or any other seeding State"
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Maine Personal Liberty Blu.

PORTLAND, Jan. 1.-The City Council to-day pass
ed resolution irstructing the representatives in
the Legislature to repeal the Personal Liberty Law.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

Fasting AND PRAYER.-In accordance with the
recommendation of the President yesterday was
very generally observed in this place as day of
fasting, humiliation and prayer. All the places of
business were closed, and Divine service was per-
formed in the various Churches At least one mil
lion of pious men and women have humbly joined
in entreatng God to arrest the spirit of strife
abroad in the land, and to restore peace and good
will to our councils. We are told that "the effec-
tual fervent prayer. of righteous man availeth
much"
The "perilous times" foretold by St Paul seem to
be upon u.s. "For," said he, "men shall be lovers of
their own selves, covetous boasters proud, bias
phemers, disobedent to parents, unthankful, I'M
holy without natural affection truce-5reakers false
accusers, ncOnnent fierce, despisers of those that
arc good, traitors, heady, high-mihded lovers of
pleasure more than lovers Of God; having form
of godliness, but denying the power thereof
What picture! Six months ago this was the hap
piest, the most tranquil, and the most prosperous
country on the earth. Behold it now, rent by in
ternal dscord, given up to madness and anaticism,
and in imminent danger of the worst of all wars
civil war. We can only hope that God will inter
pose now to the country He did lin the days
of old" to establish its liberty and indepcnpence.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

Manufacturing business in Massachusetts, is steadi-
ly Enthusiastically in boots and shoes.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05

SZSU,
1t is seen, therefore, that the total cost of arming
and equpping 10000 mcn-leaying out ammunI-
tion-S tIc0 hundred and eighty homsdnd four him.
dred and TOrty dOttrS-Over forty thousand dollars
more than the sum at which it is possible to sell
$30U00O worth of bonds. Put i'll a moderate sup
ply of ammunition and We have $50. 0U0 more This
estimate is correct, for have it from perfectly
liable source. Suppose the Rfemen TO be furnish,
ed with Colts revolving or some breech-lOading gun,
and We have (at So per rifle cost Of So 900 in
stead of $47,j2O
Now object to the bill approprating $500, 900;
because that sum will not equip properly 10000
men, and because our bonds cannot now be sold at
par in any market. Again. | object to the appro-
priaon of any sum for the purpose Of buying arms
from the North. Because, first, it is carrying
large amount Of money from home; secondly with
half the amount of money ($l50, 000 these and
equipments may be made in State third
ly if these are bought from the North in case
Of loss or damage, the deficiency must be made up
from thence, and there may exist state of affairs
in which it would be difficult to obtain from
the North Again this BILL others that have been
passed in the Southern States contemplatcs buying
ammunition, Cartridges Now these cartridges
be manufactured As well here as elsewhere and the
money to be sent abroad for them kept at home
South Carolina, several years ago, with commenda-
bic lberality, loaned $4,000 to private company
for the purpose OF erecting Powder Miil--she now
sees the great advantage Of her investment If the
Legislature of North Carolina will offer similar
inducements to company, in less than two years
every kind of warke implement will be nanufac-
turcd within the bounds OF the State.
The State of North Carolina buying arms from
the North when she has every facility for their
manufacture in her midst is exactly similar to that
of large farmer who, having fine water power
good timber and intelligent mechanics, instead OF
erecting mill of his own, annually pays hundreds
Of dollars to his neghbor for his grinding and saw
ing-when too, that neishbcr is endeayoring to
injury his character. E.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05
For the Standard.

For the Standard.
ARMING THE STATE-A FINANCIAL VIEW.
Mr.. EDITOR: notice in the proceedings of Legis-
latures OF various States that sums of money have
been appropriated to buy arms, viz: Louisiana
$500, 900, Georgia $500 600 South Carolina $780,
600, Alabama and Mississippi each sums of consid
cradle amount, and our State Legislature is about
to pass bill appropriatng $500, 900. which sum is
to be raised by the sale of coupon bonds running
thirty years. An idea which has forced itself upon
Inc is, where these States to get the money to
buy these arms? By sale of bonds of course is the
reply. But these bonds at more less discount
now. and who will buy them when it is very proba-
bic that these States will go out of the Union p
Again. the sale for these bonds has heretofore been
and must now be, at the North and does it look
much like independence to borrow money of those
We call enemies!
Take North Carolina for instance. The bonds Of
our State never before (even in SD sold at more
than 10 per cent. discount are selling at
over 20 per cent. below par value. Our Legislature
apprOprlates $1,000 to buy arms and commits
sion is sent North to make the purchase. Suppose
the bonds can be exchanged for at 80 cents on
the dollar-whch is not at all likely-thIs would
make IN the amount above stated discount of $780,
600. Therefore the State Of North-Carolina would
pay to her Northern enemies three hundred thou
sand dollars, and receive therefor and equip
ments valued at too hundred anil forty thousand
dollars. The State thereby having TO pay 4 sum
amounting 10 SLcy tHOHSdH uOttdTS, ana lne inter-
est on it. amounting annually to S. 600D and does
not receive any equivalent for it.
Next what kind of arms and what quantity can
be obtained for $40 900? The proposition is | be-
lieve to effectively arm and. equip 10000 men;
shall therefore proceed arm that number of troops
and show the cost. will divide them into 10 reg
ments of II companies each, company contain
so men rank and file. Suppose, then, we divide
them into sixty companies OF Infantry thirty-sx
companies of Ritlemen; twelve of Cavalry; and
twelve batteries Of Artillery.
COST OF AIMING AND EQUIPPING THEN:
Sixty companies of Infantry armed with Mimic
muSketS 4, 500 muSkets at Sl3 81, S64, 500
Thirty-siX companies Rillemen armed with
Mimic riacS, 2,SSO rifles at $3.50 each, 1880
Twelve companies of Cavalry armed with
revolver pistols, 900 at S2l, 016O
And $50 sabres at So each, 1880
Twelve Batteries of Artillery rs field pieces
with equipments at $500 each, 1920
Forty eight Navy Howitzers at $500, 24,OGO
9,6UO cartridge boxes, pouches and belts
atS2 1920
500 pistol belts at Sl.2j, 1890
900 Artillery sabreS at 81, 4,SOO
Revolver pistols for Artillery, 900 at $21, % lGO
900 Dragon saddles, &c, az So, $500
| 500 improved Silly tents at $685. $4,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

them, and II is feared many a cottage has been
swept away in the flood. and its inhabitants
frozen to death on the ice-masses. One fam
lily Of seven persons was rescued from the
attic in which they had sought shelter, so
thoroughly exhausted by cold and hunger
that they could not even answer the questions
Of their deliverers. poor mother with her
infant to which she had given premature
birth, was lying in bed in the bleak attic Of
her homely dwelling, while her husband, from
an aperture in the roof, sought, by cries and
signals, to attract the attention Of few brave
men, who at the imminent risk Of their lives,
were endeavoring to make their way between
the ice-blocks in order TO rescue some Of
their perishing fellow creatures from destruc-
ton. They went to the poor fellows help.
descended into the attic through which re-
turned, bringing with them the mother and
her babe 1t was time, for the waters had al
ready risen to within two inches Of her bed
As / write. fresh intelligence arrives from the
inundated districts detailing additional scenes
Of wretchedness-people dying from hunger
and cold their houses cut away by the ice.
as corn is mown down by the harvcster's
scythe a church which has stood for humid
dreds Of years swept down. as a puff Of wind
sweeps down a house Of cards and the pros
pect is even yet more fearful. Holland has
often suffered much from inundations. but
never within the memory Of living man has
an inundation been accompanied by so much
distress and destruction--with so much heart
rending grief and despair"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22
TERRIBLE lNUNDATION IN HOL-
LAND

The recent inundation in Holland, occur
ring at the coolest period Of the season, when
the rivers were covered with ice, proved high
ly destructive and was attended with great
suffering. A letter from Rotterdam, giving
an account of the calamity, says
Suddenly the dyke yielded, and the wa
tiers poured through--the ice-masses and the
flood rose above it, and swept on in their ter
rife course, submerging fields, barns and cot
tages, drowning the cattle, destroying all
The aged and the sick, the women and chill
dren, sought refuge in their attcs, where, be-
numbed with cold, without bedding, clothes
fire or provisions, they had TO pass days O.
indispensable terror-of horrible starvation
For long time il was impossible to approach