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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

NPRIEG SUPPLY OF HARDWARE, CUT
. LRRY, GARDEN TOOLS. &C., &o-JORS
z. CREIGHTON, IS Hiny Street, Als&a1'aras,
Va, respectfully informs his friends, aad aas pse-
lie in general, that he has commenced receiving
his SPRING SUPPLY, embracing general ss-
sortmeat of goods in his line, which he sfsrs for
sale ut low prices, for cash., TO paEetusi gus
,omors upsn usual terms of credit sp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
1asI. gnring ard Summer Arrangement. Is

J. q. AKNEKy LKChoV II So110'
Baltimore, je TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES.-A large and
y we'll selected stock of CH1LDREN'S CAR
RLAGES, OF Il variety OF styles, for sale low, Tor
cash, at c. G. BERh1 ), ~ hlns s'fee'.
I'D Iq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

CONVENTION ADMINISTRATIONS de-
u livcrsd in the Virginiu State Convention, by
Hon. Fulton Anderson, Commissioner from Mis-
.issippi, Hon. Henry L. Benning, Comnissioner
from Georgia, and Hon. John $. Preston, Com
missioner from South Carolina, February, 1851,
price 25c Just published, aud fer sele by
an On ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

JAMES RECTOR sNooT. JOHN PERRY.
CMOOT PERRY, dealers in L NJ Z Il,
= NAILS, LIME, CEMENT, and CALCINED
PLASTER, No. 40, SouTH UNION STREET, ALEX
,sDR1A, Va. ap Ply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

yUST RECEIVED 80 boxes Sweet Oranges,
% also, ine lot of Bird eye FINE APPLES,
for sale by c. SCHAFER, Confeetioner,
ap1s and Frui: Dealer. n. 3. Fairfax at.
UMP AND GROUND PLAsTER.-5Oo tons,
4 4 forsale hy WI. II. F0WLE Il SON,
,rb 9s --. No L. Saath Wharvaa.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

"DoN'T GIVE Up THE SHIP P-Tbese are the dying
words of the immortal Lawrence, but those who use
them now in reference to the ship of State BRAN
ded submissionists and traitors. On the 26th of
last month number of leading citizens of Atlanta,
Georgia, sent the following despatch to Stephen A.
Douglas and j. j. Crittenden:
"Toombs despatch of 22d unsettled conservatives
here. Is there any hope for Southern rights in the
Union? We are for the Union of our fathers, if
Southern rights can be preserved in it. If not we
are for secession. Can we yet hope the Union will
be preserved on this principleY You are looked to
in this emergency. Give US your views by des-
patch, and oblige," &c.
To which MessrS. Crittenden and Douglas replied
as follows on the Goth:
In reply to your inquiry, we have hopes that
the rights of the South and Of every State and
ton, may be protected within the Union. Don't
give up the ship. Don't despair Of the Republic"
John j. Crittenden and Stephen A. Douglas say
there is yet hope for the Union, but John Spelman
and James Fulton say there is no hope. They re-
gard Crittenden and Douglas submissionists.-
Comment is unnecessary.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

If the Editor of the Standard means to insinuate
that the State Journal is a joint stock concern,
owned or controlled by any else than ourself,
he insinuates what is not true. No other person
than oursef has one particle of interest in this
"concern," and we will permit no one TO "control "
us. We will apply stronger language should this
charge be again made or limited at.-State Journal
We entertain no doubt that the State Journal
was purchased and started by means furnished by a
certain clique, who using its nominal Editor TO
advance their own ends. 1t can make no difference
who o,ons the establishment, or who is supposed to
own it, so long as the Journal is known not to be
a free press That fact is as we'll known in this
community as any other fact.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

In times like these, opportunity resembles time in
having only forelock and being bald behind If
permitted to pass, seldom never seize upon
1t AGAIN. We fear that this great error has already
been committed. The time when, by determined
attitude, State might have exerted most power
full influence for good has been allowed to pass.
The time when could have been procured
easily and at fair rates is also gone, nearly
Wilmington Journal
So we thought and we said in January last,
Immediately after the John Brown raid, when we
urged Gov. Ellis to convene the Legislature. State
bonds could then have been sold at par and arms
could have been procured at once Such action too,
taken by this State at that time, would have gone
very far towards defeating sectional candidate for
the Presidency. We concur with the Journal
but who is to blame? Our skirts are clear. The
Journal unwittingly censures Gov. Ellis. But that
paper has sly way of hitting its own friends, and
it may be that it intended covertly to asSail the
Governor The Cerberus of the Journal can be
relied upon only so long you throw him sops.-
Gov Ellis has deliberately discarded one of the
best friends he ever had, and has taken to his con-
fidence in the place of that friend couple Of
strangers" who are " aliens to the commonwealth
Of Israel"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

DEATH OF AN EMINENT MANA private letter
brings US intelligence of the death of Joseph Nc
Dowe!l Carson, Esq. He died on the 18th instant
at his residence on Green River, in Polk county, in
the 10Th year of his age. His contemporaries will
remember him as lawyer of distinguished integri-
ty and ability. He served for many years in the
Senate and Commons of the General Assembly, and
was member of the Convention which altered the
State Constitution in 1885. He was man of fine
intellectual powers and cultivated literary TASTE His
mind was eminently phlosophic with poetic COL
oring which gave peculiar charm 20 his converse
ton. His friends can never forget his courteous
manners and the genial warmth of his greeting. In
his last hours, surrounded by his household, he was
contented and happy, expressing his thankfulness
to God for his many blessngs-AsheCiHe Nops.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
From the Richmond ENQUIRER.
From Washin1ton City.


WASHINGTON, Dec 31.-The city is intensely ex-
cited to-day in consequence of thousand and ap-
parently well authenticated rumors, and blood has
been at boiling heat several hours. Faces accus-
toned to smiling to-day reveal signs of vengeance.
In the House, Mr. Davis, of Indiana, offered pre-
ambe and resolution setting forth, that South Car
DINA had passed an ordinance withdrawing from the
Union and instructing the committee on the Judi
ciary to report what legislation is necessary in
sequence of the position of South Carolina.
Mr.. Holman proposed substitute, denying the
right of secession and nstructng the same commit
tee to enquire whether the laws in force are sufi-
Gent to enable the President to execute all the laws
to protect the public property; if not, then that
they report what means are necessary for the pur-
pose, including the employment of the army and
navy The motion was laid on the table by a vote
of II to So. Pending the subject the house ad-
journed.
1t is considered certain if the substitute should
pass on Wednesday, that nearly the entire South
ern delegation will resign and return to their homes
rumor gained great circulation to-day and was
telegraphed far and wide, that firing was going on
between Fort Moultre and Fort Sumter but, up to
the present hour, 90 p. NJ, it is not confirmed and
is believed to be hoax.
4 warm personal discussion on Mr. Pryor's reso
luton occurred in the House. to-day, between Mr.
Barksdale and Mr.. McClernand
At one moment a personal collision seemed inevi
table.
Mr. Benjamn's speech to-day was the most thrill
ling ever known by the oldest Senators. He said
lin three weeks, or less, whatever may now be our
personal feelings, part friends and Senators tt
meet perhaps as enemies" etc.
The rumored appointment of Gen. Scott, as Act
ing Secretary of War, is evidently mistake. Post
master general Holt is now acting temporarily OF
permanently, Secretary of War.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
j. HI. HORNER'S
Classical and Mathematical School,
OXFORD. n.

OXFORD, n. Z.
TENHE former success of the Principal in making scho
Il ars notwithstanding many disadvantages, jus6es
the expectation that with his present ample arrangements
and the excellent system of text books used in the
school, he will be able to qualify all his pupils that be
induced to apply themselves to compete for the highest
honOrs in any institution
The building is commodious and handsomely furnished
with chairs and desks 1t stands upon ennence beyond
the corporate limits of the and the residence of
the Principal Two of the apart for the
of the Literary Society connected with the school, The
Society already has in its Library considerable number
of well selected books and holds its sessions Friday a
ternoon of each week
The Scholastic year composed of two terms of twenty
weeks each The Spring Term opens the first Monday
in January and the Fall Term, the second Monday in July
of each year The entire charge for board and tuition is
ninetyfve dollars term. Payment by cash bond will
be invariably required in advance.
Applications for admission should be made before the
opening of each Term, accompanied with statement Of
the age and proficiency of the applicant And it is earn
esty hoped that student will apply for admission who
does not expect to comply eheerfuy With all the regpa
ons of the school, and TO discharge every duty faithfully
Dec a. 1850. 10S-w&sw4w.
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al obligations; and when she goes out if go out she
must in order to protect her vital interests and her
honor, she will do so prepared for consequences but
nevertheless regardless of any consequences that
may follow. When that day comes, if come it must,
the world will see who are the truest and the brav-
est-those who would restore harmony and save the
Union, if it bs possible, or those who wear blue
cockades as indications of untried valor and whose
chief business seems to be to foment strifes and
hatreds between those who should be brethren
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

The Commissioners from South Carolina have
been communicating by telegraph to-day with Gov.
Pickens, of South Carolina. He telegraphed to them
that he was notified of the departure OF the revenue
cutter Hdrrist Lane for Fort Sumpter with sealed
dispatches from Washington but that she could not
come over the bar except under the white flag
otherwise she could be tred upon by the South Car
OLino troops. This is true, undoubtedly, although
the Commissioners made great effort to keep il
secret from every ONE Washington Cor. NsU I0rI
Times.
Well, let Gov. Pickens fire. The Harriet Lane
has right to pass over that very bar If civil wal
should be the result the federal government will b
blameleSs
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

DEATH OF Col. JOHN ERwIN-We are panied to
announce the death of Col John Erwin, one of the
profoundest statesmen and lawyers of the South
He died of paralysis, at his residence in Greensboro,
at a. M, Tuesday, 18th inst.
Col. Erwin has long been prominently connected
with the political movements of Alabama, was a
prominent member of the delegates to the National
Democratic Convention at Charleston and President
of the Convention of Southern Delegates at Rich
mond. His loss at such crisis, when wise coun-
sellers arc greatly needed, will be deplored by the
whole State-Selma (Ala) Issue.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
ERAND YIRGINIA DIsCoYERY.

SOME FOUR MONTHS SINCE OUR EXCELLENT
y townsman NAPHTALI EzEKIEL. informed us that he
had prepared hair restorer with which be was expert
mentng upon his head whose top entirely bald.
We him two days SINCE and the place so bald four
months SINCE fine crop of hair has sprung up with Wig
urous growth So convinced is Mr. EZEKIEL Of the eca-
cy of his discovery, that he has named it
ssThe InfaIlible Virginia Hair RestOrer."
Mr. F. is about going into extensive manufacture of
article which is destined to prove of anxious interest to
bald pated friends-F3Om Richmond Enquirer, December
18th 1883.
This famous article be mad of the principal
Druggists. Those persons who desire fine head of hair,
have only the resOrer according to printed drec
lions on the bottle Those who have any doubts of its eff
cacy have them removed in short tme by using the
INFALLIBLE VIRGINIA HAIR REST0RER, proving
that it is all that it is claimed to be.
Wholesale depot for orders So Main Street:
n. EZEKIEL.
RICHMOND, November a. 1859.
l. n. EZEKIEL take oath the Holy Bible, that have
been bald for the past ~ years. and have restored hair
by using EZEKIELS VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER.
NAPHTALI EZEKIEL.
This day to before me- by Naphiali Ezekiel
JOSEPH MAYO.
Mayor of Richmond.
Pr PESCUD,
Raleigh, N. G.
January Is, 1860. 3-w&swly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

SENT TuRoUGH-We learn that on Tuesday morn
ing last some eight nine persons passed through
this place on their way North from South-Carolina,
in charge of Adams Express, with their heads
shaved. We understand these persons presented a
forlorn appearance every way. They said they
were served thus on account of their Union senti-
ments, but this cannot be true. They must have
used some expressions against the institution of
slavery.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
From Was6inoton Citu.

WASHINGTON, DEC. Silt is currently reported
that Gen. Scott is acting Secretary Of War. Gov.
Thomas Of Maryland, Secretary Of the Treasury,
has resigned.
The Revenue Cutter, Harriet Lane, has left for
Charleston, with sealed orders
Mr.. Benjamin h4 speech, in the Senate to-day,
ntimated this w0nid be the last day of the last ses
sion of the United States Congress.
Doubts are expressed IN high quarters, if ever
hereafter either House will have quorum. The
general opinion is, that to-day's proceedings are
fnality of the Republic of the United States Of
America.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
THE WILSON SCHOOLS,
Wilson, N. c.,

BY Mr.. AND MRS. RICHARDSON,
Aided by a full and able Corps of Assistant
Teachers in all Departments.
TENHESE SCHOOLS will be re-opened for the admission
IL of pupils on Thursday the 10th Of January, 1851
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION
Examined and classed Thursday and Friday 10th and
llth when it is very important that all who contemplate
present.
Strangers to the plans and character of these schools
will receive catalogue application to the Principal.
Dec a. 1860. lO3-wSsw2m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

ACTIoN OF THE SOUTHERN STATEs-The following
is calendar of the movements of Southern States
during the month of January. Maryland is the only
one which is entirely supine:
January l, Missouri Legislature meets; End, Geor-
ga, election for convention; 3rd, Florida, conven-
ton; 9TH, Virginia, Legislature meets; 18th, AL
ALBANIA, convention; 7th, Mississippi, convention !;
7th Louisiana, election for convention 7th Tennes-
see, Legislature meets; Sth Texas election for
vention 10th, Georgia convention 18th, Kentucky,
Legislature meets; Odd, Louisiana, convention
2Sth Texas convention
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,


EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
CHARLESTON, S. C., Dec. "a, 1860
By his Exccllency FRANCIS w. PICKENs Governor
and Commander-in Chief IN and over the State of
South-Carolina
WHEREAS, The good people of this State in Con-
vention assembled, by an ordinance, unanimously
adopted and ratified, on the twentieth day of Decem
Der, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty, repealed ordinance of the
people of this State, adopted on the twenty third
day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and lightweight, and have thereby
dissolved the Union between the State of South
Carolina and other States, under the name of the
United States of America:
l. therefore, as Governor and Commander-in-
Chief in and over the State of South Carolina, By
virtue of authority in vested do hereby proclaim
TO the world that this State is she has right to
be, a separate, sovereign, free and independent
State, and SUCH has right 10 levy war; conclude
peace negotiate treaties, leagues covenants, and
to do all acts whatsoever that rghtfuy appertain
to free and independent State
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State,
at Charleston this twenty fourth day of December
in the year of our Lord thousand, eight hundred
and sixty, and the eghty-ith year Of the sover-
eighty and independence of South Carolina.
f. w. PICKENS.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

INAUGURATION THE GovERNoR.-On Tuesday
last being the first day of the year. Gov. Ellis took
the oaths of Office for second term. We under
stand the oaths were administered in the Executive
Office by Chief Justice Pearson, in presence Of Mr.
Speaker Clark, Mr.. Speaker Love, who is acting in
the absence of Mr.. Speaker Dortch, and several
others, including few members of the Legislature.
The Governor made no speech on the occasion.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
n, c. STANDARD-Extra.

RALEIGH, January 2, 1861.
The State Journal of to-day, one of the organs Of
the disunioniss contains Geographic dispatch cal
curaed and no doubt intended to infame the public
mind and to precipitate h-Carolina into revolu
finn. This dispatch, most probably sent here from
the Journal office, Wilmington, is as follows:
IHPOR TANTk!
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
Pennsylvania LEGISLATURE.

HARRISBURG, jar. 1.-The Legislature of this
State met in the Senate chamber to-day. A resolu-
ton offered declaring Pennsylvania willing to
pass all necessary laws for the redress of all real
grievances of any sister State If found to exist pro-
claiming an ardent desire to cultivate the friendly
relations of sister States; avowing adhesion to the
doctrine of Andrew Jacksons proclamation, and to
contribute men and money for the preservation of
the Union. The resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on resolutions,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

Gov FLoYD's REsIGNATIoN-Thc letter from Gov.
Floyd TO the President shows that he resigned his
place Secretary of War, because the President
would not withdraw the federal troops from Charles
ton. After the course adopted by MAJ Anderson
in occupying Fort Sumpter, Gov. F. regarded this
as the only step that would prevent civil war. Mr..
Holt and not Gen. Scott is at present acting Secre-
tary of War.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

A correspondent, writing from Charleston, says
that the proposed State loan of $40O 900 is already
parceed out among the wealthiest men of the State
mainly in Charleston and that each one is expected
to furnish his share, under the penalty of being
considered disGfscted 1t will De a forced loan as
thoroughly as ever any loan during the French
Revolution, during the chronic revolutions of
Mexico =.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

w The proceedings Of a number of public meet
ings, unavoidably crowded out shall appear in our
next Also, communication over the signature
of "Publius."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

sY- 1t will be seen by the professional Card of
G. W. Blount, Esq, that he has removed from Nash
vile to Wilson. He will, however, attend the same
Courts as heretofore.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

The Legislature of Arkansas has passed bill call
ing State Convention. DR. Mitchell, who is said
to be in favor of immediate secession, has beer
elected u S. senator from Arkansas.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
From South CarO1ina-Ths arsenal taken by South

AUGUSTA, Dec. 30.-The troops took possession
of the Arsenal at Charleston to-day, containing
many thousand arms and military stores.
The Military preparations are actively and yea
lousy progressing. Volunteers from several South
States have rendered their services to the Gov
ernor of South Carolina among them are officers Of
the army and navy, and West Point graduates.
Capt. S. NJ. Morgan Of Tennessee has also offered
his services, and they have been accepted.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

The report of the auditor to the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia notes an increase in 1860 in the val
ne Of property in that State, other than lands and
slaves, Of $35, 1896 APO.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
IrIcH: THURSDAY, JAN. ,, 1860.
SPECIAL NoTICE-The STANDARD is Conducted strictly

-orcI.I NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
,I< CASH system. Al papers are discontinued at the
.,oa of tie time for rhich they haze bee" paid. SAB
mill be notified FOUR WEEKS before their time IS Oh"
~ cross o" their aps'; and unless tie subscription
" rsrfrsi TIE paper 'Oi1 be discontinued This Is rule
,5ii there ,viA Be depdrtart Watch for tAeeross
.,,t and rsnsSU your subscription.
U<nslv Standard g per annunr, ia GdraHce
S.,;. Weekly 81 per anaEns, tn GdrGnce
- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
the Post Office from, well the TO- which
e. desire the change to be made
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
GEO. w BLOUNT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

Attorney ana counsellor at Law,
WILSON, N. c.,
HN I'LL ATTEND TO BUSINESS ENTRUSTED TO
w him in Nash, Wilson, Edgecombe and Franklin
Counties.
Feb. 81 1860. l5-w&swly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
OLD DOMINION TOBACCO.

A MOTHER LOT OF "OLD DOMINION SMOKING
"A TOBACCO" just received at Turner's N. c. Book
Store, said to be superior 10 the former.
Raleigh Jan. 2, 1861. 2-tf
say Spirit of the Age copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
IrrcprcsSible majority.

the change is represented by Democratic and
AntJohn Brown majority, at the municipal election
Dec. 10, Of 1867! And SO of Springfield ION a
largely increased vote,) Roxbury, Boston, Lynn,
&c, &c The IrrepreSsble Conflict party have
been weighed in the balance and found wanting. If
the South will but delay their rash action and wait
for the North to speak through the ballot-box
more, the figures will exhibit change in the public
sentiment of New acknowledgement Times
UeDlOcrdtic
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

NOTICE. application WILL BE MADE TO
~ The Legislature of rthCarona to incorporate
the Sulphur Springs Camp-Ground in cleveland county
MANY CITIZENS.
Oct 20, 1850. 52-lmpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

NOTICE Is REBY GIVEN THAT AT THE
~ present session of the Legislature application will be
Dec IA, 1860. iOS-stpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03

The UNION Men OF TENNEssEE-An immense
and enthusiastic Union meeting was held in Men,
phis Friday last, which was addressed by Hon.
NeilI S. Brown and others
Resolutions were passed opposing separate State
secession against coercion, and favoring Conven-
ton of the Southern States to demand their rights
and, if refused, to take immediate action.