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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-14
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SANDY CREEK LODGE. No, 1856.

At a meeting of the Sandy Greek Lodge, No. 1856,
the following resolutions were unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, We, the members Of Sandy Creek
Lodge, No. 1876, have learned with deep and heart
felt emotions of SORROW, of the decease Of our
brethren of this Lodge Dr. c. H. Stalllngs, A. c.
Hight, and j. D. -and~J. Marlborough, while nobiy7
and calamity serving their State and country, in
the army of the Confederate States.
ReSQtced, That while recognizing in humble SUBJ
mission the decree of an all-wise Providence, VIC
deeply depOre their loss, and sincerely sympathze
with their respective families in their actio,
Resolred That our lamented brother, DIR. STAB
lngs by his unremitting kindness and attention 10
his comrades in arms, his zeal in relieving their suf
ferings, has caused his memory to be cherished and
respected by all. - .... -. -. -
ReS0Lred, That brothers John and j. B. Var.
brongh faithfully and cheerfully discharged their
duties as soldiers, and died beloved and respected by
their friends and acquaintance. .. 70
ResOtred, That brother Hight, one of the Lieu
tenants of the Sandy Creek Rough and Readys, the
company to which all four belonged by his effcen-
cy and gentlemany bearing an officer had gained
and deserved the respect of his associates and COM
paniOns; and in his death his company and our
community have sustained sad bereavement.
ReSoLred, That the foregoing resolutions be sent
to the Raleigh Standard and State Journal for pub
lication and that copy be sent to their respective
families.
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.43ilurhe Iatest News, Rsss

Chdrlsston'ia fhales I-za battle e1pseteK on he
z, Pentn.Gta. Qafet on TIE Potomac, dc. =
r,A dispatch from Columbia, s. c., to :he Charlotte
Bulletin, dated the 18th inst, announces that two
thirds Of the City of Charleston is in ashes. The
fire commenced the night of the 18th, and con-
tinued burning till o'clock, A.. NJ, on the 18th.
1t is said to be one of the most destructive fires
which ever occurred on the American continent.
The dispatch received in this city, says that half of
the city is destroyed We areincned to think that
the disaster is not so great We fear that incen-
diaries are at work. -.'- ... -.".
Rumors were rife in Richmond of an expected
battle on the Peninsula. Gen. Magruder it is said
looks for an attack. Some uneasiness prevails about
Norfolk. The large accession of Federal troops at
Fortress Monroe gives rise to these rumors.
1t is said that Mcclellan is urged strongly by
members of Congress to advance upon our lines
The Yankees are impatient but Mcclellan knows
his fate if he attempts it, and hence he hestates.-
The reported fight of Col Ashby with the Yankees
is not confirmed. .-.t.- ,.s,.r.,r4
The Congress at Richmond has voted $50 bounty
to all privates, musicians and commissioned
officers of the army to all who shall for three
years or during the war, to be paid after twelve
months services
Troops from the North continue to arrive in Ken
lucky. McCook refused to recognise the flag of
truce sent from Bowling Green by Mrs. Gen. Buck
ner, who wished to bury her child at Louisville.
Gen. JEFF. Thompson is terrifying New Madrid in
Missouri. All quiet at Columbus The attack up
on Cairo has been abandoned.
The Norfolk Day Book says that the dispatches
sent out by MesSrs. Mason and Slidell, went on to
England. They are confident that England will
resent the insult.
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The Convention.

We invite attention to the proceedings in our col
rmns today of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
IN Thursday the Convention passed an ordinance
r.mutinr the militia of the State from other than
monthly drills.
ur Ciilmers resolution calling on the Governor
+, information concerning the Cape Fear and Deep
prcr improvements, was adopted.
The ordinance introduced By Mr.. Holden, provid-
-, FIR the raising of battalion or regiment for
.,ra months, to be composed of returned Volun-
lars of the First North Carolina regiment (the
I,ayette Light Infantry and the Independent Light
Infantry, of the town of Fayetteville, included,)
md such others as may enrol themsel with them,
go nassed through its several readings 0he rules
having been suspendetD and ordered to be enrolled.
vr Ferebee, the commissioner to Richmond on
+. snhiect of the war tax, made partial and in
...stip, report to the Convention. The hope is
;,5ulsed that an arrangement will be made by
which the war tax will be paid without bearing
heavily on the people IN Nay merit
The President laid before the Convention CON-
r,,n;ca,ion from John Devereux, ESQ.,, Major and
assistant Quartermaster, requesting the appoint
r,.nt Of committee to investigate the accounts OF
his department This request was based on the
.rroneons supposton that the Convention in adopt
ing the report of committee, had charged fraud,
rocuIation, and malfeasance" on the dsburSing off,
crS Mr. Satterthwaite disclaimed for the commit
,,o referred to- all intention of casting any imputa-
ton of personal character upon any officer In any
Ofthe departments.
The Convention was engaged for the remainder Of
the dav on the ordinance Incorporating the Pied
mont Greensboro and Danvillel Railroad Company.
The Convention will take recess from and after
to-day until the Goth of January.
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For the Standard.

r = = = = 8 For the Standard
Nav, ". HOLDEN: hand you Slist Of contri-
buttons handed to me for Capt Wsbster's company,
as follows -sr-' p ?. sasl,
Mrs. A. B. Bright, blankets . bedquilts, Q
pair socks, towels, pair pillow cases, counter
pane, half dozen candles lot Of sage and mustard,
seed cash 81; Mrs. b. N. Watson, 2 coverlets, 3
pair socks, towels, II dozen candles pillow and
case sage and mustard seed IA lbs. cake soap; Mrs.
Duncan Murcherson. coverlct towel; Mrs. Owen
Andrews, pair socks towel; Miss Martha Web
ster, pair socks, pair pants lbs cake soap
Mrs Aaron Evans pair socks; Mrs. Taltor john
son, bedquilt, towels, pair pillow cases; Miss
Lornhama Emerson, blanket; Miss Martha Ener-
sen, l pair socks. sage and pepper; Mrs. Mary
Canbell, | towel; DR.. ". d. Watson, cash So; Nj.
James Watson, neck comfort; Mrs. Jas. Watson,
bed-quilt, lbs cake soap; Mrs. Thomas Moody,
lot of sage; Mr.. Thomas Moody, cash 20 cts. Mrs.
Franklin Headen 2 towels, and I pair pillow cases
Miss Jane Beal, towel, and sage; Mrs. Solomon
Wombe, bed-quilt, coverlet, towel and sage
Mrs. John Bright 5 blankets, and pair Of pants
Miss Emaline Temples, pair drawers; Miss N.
Fields, pair of socks; Miss Martha Beal PAIR Of
socks; Mrs. Benjamin Glass, lbs cake soap and
towel; Miss Mary Glass, pair gloves IAN
N. E. WATSON.
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APPoINrMENTS-It is understood that President
Davis recently, in order to put end to differences
which may have arisen between Gems. Price and
AcCulloch in Missouri has appointed Col Henry
Heath, of Virginia. attached to Gen. FloYd's COM
mand, in command of the department of Missouri
and Arkansas leaving those Generals in their pres
ent position. Much dissatisfaction prevails at Rich
mond ard in the West with the appointment, and
1t IS understood that the Congress will not confirm
the appointment Gen. McCuloch was on his way
to Redmond. .H. -..'.-..s
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,,. ''aE , NASH TArLoR+--The New York papers
SuItlfylhg themselves on account of the notoriety
/. are giving this individual. whom they claim to
i PROVISIONAL Governor of North Carolina. The
4, mat convention Of the people representing
01ntles has been held on the banks, for the pur.
r''e OF forming a Provisional Government &C., is
.p'enely ridiculous. Taylor who figures as Gov
y '' and who has been making speeches in New
W. ~ Is man of the most ordinary capacity and
'Se position as travelling preacher in the n c.
=, '' OF the Methodist Church, was always an in
en- ,or one His private Secretary Alonz0 J StODe,
,S make his mark but must be a poor apology for
pooi 1eary We cannot give space to Con. Taylor's
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The Point Settled.

Whatever hopes for peace may have been in
duged by persons North or South the policy ad-
hered to by Mr.. Lincoln in his late message, and
the tone of his Secretary of War, Mr.. Cameron,
leave no room longer to doubt that the most ex-
travagant charges of an intention to subjugate the
South to confScate, emancipate and destroy South
ern property, and to reduce US if possible to utter
vassalage are but too true. The simple fact, that
there are some in the Congress and perhaps quite a
respectable minority of the Northern people who
are friends of peace and anousfor the cessation of
hos:ilties, gives no assurance that their counsels
will prevail, so long as the masses can he deluded
and cheated with the idea that the Union may be
restored Even those who are the protested friends
Of peace look to it only the surest means Of re-
storing the Union, ard so far as we can discover,
do not desire peace any other terms. But what
Southern man now looks to any such result, or
would accept of peace upon such terms Can any
be so blind as to desire peace a. the great sacrifice
of returnir g to Union which has been sundered
by treachery and deception by the violation Of eve
ry principle of Constitutional freedom, and by war
and bIoodshed? Certainly nome
The course of the South is therefore plain, al.
though every footstep be marked with agony and
blood. She will never retrace her steps Onward
is her watchword, until our enemies vanquished
and the South is free. The vast hordes of the North
may rush down upon us-our ports may be be-
leagured BY their ets-poverty and want may
harrass at every point, yet STILL conscious Of the
right, we must meet them, to i've if need be- at
the Threshold, and contest fercely every inch of
ground or die in our entertainments. But the con-
test is not doubtful No great people can be subju
gated, determined to be free. However dark and
portentous the cloud of war may hang around our
horizon, it shall be dispelled by the uprising of
mighty people trusts its destiny to the control
Of Providence and their own strong arms -.
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HIRE OF NEGRoES.-The Newborn Progress states
That it has heard that slave laborers have been
urea Tor the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad for the
'usultg Year, at $50 each. We have heard nothing
=" We find there is general expectation that
ere VIII be some reduction in the hire of negroes
VI next year. from the former high prices, but we
were not prepared to expect so great reduction as
.4'" Inc utter prostration of the turPentins bus
|sSS and the poor prospect before cotton planters
'rOpIa the war last, must greatly reduce the value
u negroes. -. .,. -...r
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GEN. PoLK.-We are glad to perceive that Gen.
Polk has entirely recovered from the effects of the
explosion at Columbus. Whatever doubts may
have existed in some minds to the propriety Of
his appointment as Major General, the part he bore
in the battle Of Belmont we'll as his general man.
agement of his command, places him in high po-
Ston as an able and successful commander. A
letter from correspondent of the Memphis appeal
brings out the points of his character finely, and
places him in his true position We regret that
The crowded state of our columns excludes it.
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PRovrsIoHAL CoNGREss.-Cougress has passed,
and the President has approved an act authorizing
the President to enlist for the War such seamen,
not exceeding 1900, as the exigency of the Naval
service for the defence Of the Sea cuast Rivers and
IIarbors may render necessary. Also an act au-
,hOrzing the President to appoint chief Bugier
or Principal Musician, according to the corps, TO
each Regiment in the army. Also, an act authori-
zing the Secretary of War to appoint an assistant
Secretary of War, at a salary Of S., 900.
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ST. MARY's SCHooL.-This School, under the man
agement of its able Rector, Rev. DR.. Smedes has
become an institution to the State and the South.
1t is venerable for its years, and Indispensable
home and for the liberal and accomplished education
OF our Southern girls. Its friends will be grated to
learn that its halls still open during these war
times. See the advertisement of its accomplished
Rector in our advertising columns
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New ORLEANs.-A dispatch from New Orleans
on the 10th inst, says:
Lieutenant Shepherd. commanding the Confed-
crate States steamer Mobile. has Just arrived with
a Lieutenant and nine Yankee prisoners, from the
schooner Annie Taylor which wrecked near
Sabine Pass. They leave for the city on special
train this afternoon.
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red on the North Carolina Railroad on Saturday
night to the express train coming west. About two
miles beyond Eaw river, one of the axles of the
tender broke and threw the train of the track
Four of the cars were badly damaged, but we learn
that no bodily injury was sustained by any one
Charlotte On c. Democrat, 10Th inst.
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SEyrEScED-The Northern papers state that Col.
Kerrgan, member of Congress from New York,
and Colonel in the Federal army, has been tried
and condemned for treason, and sentenced to be
shot Lincoln has signed his death warrant
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KENTUCKY. Provisional Congress on the 10th
inst, passed bill for the admission Of Kentucky as
q member of the Confederate States on an equal
footing with the other States of this Confederacy.
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PRISONERS RELEAsED.-Thirty Southern prisoners,
lately confined in the old Capitol building in Wash
lnston City, having been released parole, recent
y arrived at Norfolk under flag of truce.
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CASH system. AH papers are discontinued at the
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the Post Office from, we'll IS the one TO, which
nsa Issire the change to be made. -....tf. 'F
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!, HIGH POINT SEAINARY.-7Rey S, Lander. it will
", seen from his advertisement is still conducting
m rS excellent school for females, at High Point
.'S we'll known qualifications for the position are
u''eht guaranty to parents and guardians that
4ue"lS will be thoroughly instructed and well
cared for. - --.-.
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Col BRowS.-A rumnr in the papers states that
the belief prevails at Pensacola that Col Harvey
Brown, commanding Fort Pickens, has died from a
wound received during the late bombardment
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NESEGNED-Judge Nesbitt, of Georgia, has resign
Cd MS seat in the Provisional Congress, in conse-
quence of i'll health 10. ..
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WARRENroN FEMALE INsrIrUTE.-Ths is one of
our oldest and best schools. Mr.. Wilcox is an ex-
perienced aud thorough instructor. Warrehton is
delightful location See his advertisement '7I'
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LovEJoT's AcADENr.-The proprietor Of this
SCHOOL has for twenty years or more been teacher
among US. See his advertisement
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The Boston Post, says: Robert G. Winthrop,
some months ago. asked James NJ. Mason when he
would visit Boston. The reply was, not until
come as an Ambassador"
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'a ATLANTIC AND N. c. RAILROAD.
.s--sT - JEsJE
To the following COnsignees for the week end
ing November Goth. 1851, -, y ..

To the following COnsigHees for the week end 9,
4, ing November Goth, 1851 d! 20 ~ -.
Goldsboro-D. StsrDganz s. q Sleight.J. Waringw W.
A. H. & W. 8. Kenton s.. .SeelIS 9aG W. Biddle Ex-
Rodgers, Express Agent T. 7. HolOwel, j. G. Williams,
: G. Parmec. - ~. .. 49,. -ra..
AQUA Creek. G. Rouse. -..=t ar =. =
Richmond, va: b. McC!eiIand. - y
Go. ShOps-Dr. 8. b. Chapman. ;-1H .'-.f -"
Wimington-S D., -..'.r.. .. -s-'
Raleigh-w. A. BIouut, J., c. Washington Capt. D. De-
Tereaux E. H. Rodgers, Gully Lench. DR.. Fisher, L.
Want, j. II. Bryan Z. D. Moutuu; QuartermasieryJ b.
Young. - Il 2 =
sGrnham-AuFray 4 Bro, j. A. Muran. =. -z yE'-- E.
sGreensbOru'-J. Sloan W. d. Troter, j. A. Lambeth,
Mrs j. Danner G. v. Harden, v. b. DOpoe Il. N. Wood
burn 3, D.. - sasl -.- -fr- .>r': erl-~-s--
Charotte-D. & H., Jasper Stowe. -s5 s-ara
! Hisboro-Wm. Barton, Mrs. III. Nash, VIM Barber.
= Salisbury-Elkin Manf Co. 50 .-..'s @ -. -
High Pojnt-Chas Slower. ,...-D 1.. ..-.- o.. . SO
sMorrsville-L j. Haughtou, Capt Weatberspooa, B. @.
Deans. ..r.s.-rs ~ - ii. r.. b.. -H...i.- -s
Joyner's Depot h. Armstrong s--...
q Seaboard-h B. Hardy, N. L. Croker. 10 e. .-......
-- Professionalism II. Sawyer. -...- -
Gibsnuville-D. p. FOust, q. Wilder. Ped. Isl - T.
LOuisburg--P g. Brown. 80 % -.' ',F s.. F.zsf
GOncord-H A. Area. 's-.- Sc 81. ..E s'-sL
McLeansvilTe ~ Rankin ? Il III
Frankiu.on-g. q. K.
Statesville-J. II. Harris.
Tarboro'-vJ. ). BridgerS
Warsaw-H. Blackuan.
Chersw, s CIV. II. Huntley.
Rock Hill, s CD Baddey
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MARRIED..

At the residence Of the brides father in Milton Tues
cay Sd inst, by Rev. S. A Staneld Hon. Georpe Howard
yr of Wilson to Miss Anne R. Stamps daughter of Dr.
William l.. Stamps. ...
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NASHVILLE, Dec ,St-Dispatches received from
Bowling Green last night state that Capt. Morgans
with detachment of cavalry, went within five
miles Of the enemy's force, and burned Bacon Creek
bridges, which the Federals had just rebuilt Capt
Morgan captured some guns and horses.
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d l E ID

yr of Wilson. to Miss Anne R. Stamps daughter of Dr.
William L. Stamps. ---
DIED,
In this City Tuesday night last EMMA eldest daugh-
ter OF l. and f. Snow, in the ninth Of her age,
Her fn eai will take place at the residence of her tE
on Saturday morning, 10 o'cltck.
ENHO WANTS A SPLENDID COLTS RE.
w PEATER? Call soon at this office aud get one Of
the best. Price $4,000 o." .- = -
Raleigh, Dec. ID, 1861. 1C7-st.
CHEWING ToBACCo!!
WE HAVE ON HAND AT OUR FACTORY, IN
" Oxford; North Il, Carolina a large lot Of
CHEWING T0BACC0I .--r
OF all grades at prices from II cents to fifty cents per
pound - :. -,
los and half pounds, .@.t
DARK AND BRIGHT.
Ali Of which we offer for sale at moderate prices.
TRADERS will find 10 their interest TO call md
anime our stock .... ........a u \
o R:H. KINGsBURY & CO.
200 BUSHELS S sAIT .,a..,., .. -,
Raleigh, n. c.. Dec 10, 1861. : IO7-
9O BOXES ADAMANTiNE CANDLES
wHlTAKERs.
Raleigh, Dec Is, 1851. lu7-
40 BOXES TALLoW CANDLES
Raleigh, Dec ID, 1861. NJ ~
30 SACKS FAMILY FLOUR 20 .'7.s.-f
.E-..-.I WHITAKERS.E ssa
Raleigh, Dec 49, 1861. l0F- - r
1A BOXES CHOICE TOBACCO
WHITAKERS.
Raleigh Dec. Is, l86l,. 't',. EE.s ls5culo57aH 10
10 BBLs. CRACKERS .
WHfrAkERs.
Raleigh, Dec. l3 1861. .-~fN lo7-
10 CHESTS GREEN & BLACK TEA 9
nv At WHITAKERS.. ~ y
" Raleigh, Dec. l3, 1861. 'l-'- .'e1 lg7-- 81 :
ST. MARY's SCHOOL, RALEIGH, N. C.fsz;;"s =
Right Rev. Thos. Atkinson d. D., visitor. i~ETi
Rev. Albert Smedes, ID. D., Rector. ,, - .
THNHE NEXT TERN OF THIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN =
n January 6th 1862. .-.-r - =, :
For circular containing full particulars apply to the
Rector. 49,. .T-.I.T.I :, -,
Raleigh, n c., Dec. 49, 1861. .-...., s107-st ~ y
~ Fayetteville Observer Stale Journal Wilmington
Journal Washington Dispatch, Charlotte Democrat, sails
bury Watcbmsn Marlborough Southerner Petersburg Ex
press will please insert to the Of dollar and
z send their bills to this office. > =
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In this City Tuesday night last EMMA, eldest daugh-
ter of T. and NJ. F. Snow, in The ninth year Of her age
Her Neral will take place at the residence of her aEe
on Saturday morning, 10 ocltc OK.
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XNHo WANTS SPLENDID COLTS RE.
Se PEATER? Call soon at this office aud get one Of
the best. Price $4,000. o." ". 8 -
Raleigh Dec. l3, 1861. ". rlO7-3t
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1--WE NAV know ere long.
How sublime a thing it rs
. To suffer aud be stroug."

ed
We are but entering the fiery furnace Of trial. It
is to be heated vet seven times hotter. We may
not hope that like the three God-fearing Hebrews.
we can pass through and not even the smell Of fire
be upon our garments but by the blessing Of Hea-
ven and our own strong hearts and arms, we will
successfully defy the wicked commands of the king
Of modern Babylon. f'' -.' '..,. I'd.
We must rise to the magnitude Of our present
duties and responsibilities, "et the dead past bury
ats dead" and go boldly forth to meet the future,
whatever may betide. This ConVehtian is now the
heart of North Carolina and fit bot thfobs Alright
it will send the life blood of patriotism and valor to
every extremity of the State, giving her vigor and
strength to work cut her mighty destiny. Our Peo-
pie have entrusted us with this high position, and
We have to answer to them and to, posterity. Let
not test Oaths but the strong feeling Of brotherhood
unite us, and together let us act, without fear,
favor, affection reward the hope Of reward" and
do all things truly in the fear of God and for the
best interests of country and the hopes of the
world. '%l'H ~ 40 u as
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Acc1DEST.-Thc Mercer (Pa.) Dis
patch. Of the 10th, gives an occount Of a
fatal occurrence whereby one friend was
innocent cause Of the death of another
On the Thursday preceding, the deceased,
A. NJ. Trotter, a young man aged 20, with
friend, James Young, each having gun,
repaired to wagon shop near their board.
ing place, previous to starting on a hunt.
While Trottcr was engaged, Young picked
up the formers gun, not knowing it was
loaded, and pointed it at him, when it
went of, the charge, entering Potter
left breast, killing him almost instantly
"A coroncr's inquest was held, when it was
proved that the young men were the best
possible friends, aud that the accident was
the result Of culpable carclessness. Per-
sons handling firearms should BE- extremely
careful in what direction they point them
Is this same practice and carclessness hns
cost many lives '''''' .'"' g." : =,