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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21

~ We offer our hearty thanks to the Union
men of Johnston County for the kind and compl
mentary manner in which they were pleased to re-
fer to us in their late meeting, the proceedings
of which we publish to-day. We shall endeavor so
to act as not to prove unworthy of their confidence
Our thanks also to F. ID. Poisson, o. e. Parsley,
and j. H. Flanner Esqures, for an invitation to
visit Wilmington in the early part of next week and
address the people. We regret that we cannot COM
ply with the invitation. We shall be necessarily
engaged in the campaign here up to the day of cleo
ton To our Wilmington friends we would say, the
Union fires here are burning gloriously, and there
is every prospect that signal victory will crown
the Union banner Never despair of the Repub-
licI ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
Tile Peace Conference.-The Force Bill, de-

IU6 I6UCG CONFERENCE.-THE TOTC6 DtCt, &c.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-In the peace convention,
to-day, Mr.. Seldom advocated the principles laid
down in the Virginia ultimatum and was followed
by stereotyped partisan Republican speech from
Mr. Boutwell,, of Massachusetts, Mr.. Guthrie con-
demned this ebultion, considering it menacing, and
that Kentucky, which had sent delegates in spirit
of Cancellation, would not the Southern States
coerced. Mr.. Cleveland, Of Connecticut, explained
that no menace had been intended by Mr.. Boutwell,,
and that he met Southern in spirit of concia-
ton, &c. There further discussion, and some
resolutions were introduced in the morning hour by
Messrs. Tricks, Meredith and others. Debate will
be limited after tomorrow.
Mr.. Reverdy Johnson's amendment of the Guthrie
plan adopted by vote of some two to ONE
An amendment to the amendment of Mr.. johnson,
which was offered by Mr. Reid, of n. c., was re-
jectcd 1t was proposed TO insert the word future"
before the word Territories" All the Southern
States but Maryland opposed Mr.. Johnson's amend
ment. There much talk in favor of striking out
the second section of the report cannot hear any
delegates have left, though two of those from New
York say that their professional engagements may
require them to leave for home tomorrow. The
closing portion of the session was marked by good
feeling
Some of the delegates to the Peace Conference to-
night say that they will agree upon plan of adjust
ment which will be satisfactory even to the Virginia
Commissioners. The Territorial question was I'M
der consideration to-day, and the debate was direct
ed to the object of securing unanimity on that point
The new force bill may be defeated in the Senate.
If not, the President will scarcely sign it.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
a. G. POWELL, ,secr.tor;s,
E. ID. SYEEp, oe0'e'"''eS'

ROMAN CATHoLIC.-THE CATHOLIC CHURcH.-0ut-
side of Rome the Catholic world is divided into
thousand and seven bishoprics or prelacies, with
Episcopal jurisdiction under different telescopes
toc vcariates abbatial jurisdictions or territories
nulLiuS dioceses.
OF these one thousand and seven Episcopal dis
tricts divisions there are located in America 146;
Asia, 1913; Africa, %; Europe, 6Sl; OceanIca, %.
In America North and South) there are % arch
bishops, 115 bishops and apostolic Wears.
In the City of Rome, the seat of residence Of the
Holy Father and the great center of Christian unity
there are seventy Cardinals of The Church. who con-
stitute the Sacred College of these venerable
Fathers six are Cardinal Bishops, fifty are Cardinal
Priests and fourteen Cardinal Deacons. .....
Rome is divided into fifty-four parishes. There
within the walls 1880 priests, 2902 monks and
members Of different religious orders, 1888 nuns
and 557 ecclesiastical students sent from every
quarter of the globe, including Africa, China and
Australia.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
Surname Court.

BY PEARSON, c. j. In BIllupS v. Riddick, from
Perqumons decree reversed and petition dismissed.
In Scott Y. Bufkn, from Pasquotank, affirming the
judgment In Allen V. MurchIson, from Harnett,
affirming the Judgment. In Doe &c dem Mcdonald
V. McCaskill, from Richmond, renire de moro. In
Mccoy v. Justices of Harnett, from Cumberland,
judgment reversed and judgment diSmissing the Pc
titiOn In Attorney General v Allen, in equity,
Gates in equity, from Person, demurrer overruled.
In Johnston v. Malcolm in equity, from Cabarrus,
plaintiff may have reference to the Clerk.
BY BATTLE j. In Ferebee V. BoSwood from
Currituck affirming the judgment In Bond v.
Warren, from Chowan, directing a trial In
Ballard V. Waldo and Mitchell, IN equity, from Mar
TIN, affirming the judgment. In State Y. Gray from
Guilord, declaring that there is In State
rel Sander v. Mcmillan, two from AShe affirm
ing the judgments In Rountree v. Mckay, from
Wilson, in equity, demurrer sustained and cause re-
manded. In Clark V. Lawrence, in equity, from
Pitt issue ordered. In Moore Y. Moore, in equity
from Caldwell, directing decree for plaintiff
By MANLY, j. In Madden V. Portertield, from
Orange affirming the Judgment. In State v. Bran
men, from GIilford, reversing the judgment and d.
recting prOcedendo. In Settlcv. Hobbs from Lin
coin, affirming the judgment. In Mcdowell v.
BoweS, affirming the judgment. Commissioners Of
Concord v. Patterson, affirming the judgment. In
Melvin v. MAXWELL in equity, from Blalen declar-
ing that there is in the nterocutory ORDER
In Knight v. Knight, in equity, from Elgecombe
residue first liable. In Smith V. Martin, from
Wilkes, GsmiSsng the bill with costs. In Hall v.
Jenkins, in equity from Rowan, decree according
to report
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Enthusiastic Union Meeetinp.

The Union Club assembled on Tuesday night in
the Court House, K. P. Battle, ESQ.,, in the chair
Mr.. Crumpler, Of Ashe, was introduced to the
audience and entertained them for an hour in
strain of wit humor, and argument which has been
seldom surpassed. The loud and frequent applause
with which ne was greeted by the large assemblage
showed that their hearts were with him in the Union
cause. Mr.. Crump1er is young man of much
promise He has made many friends during his So
journ here by his agreeable manners and his inAex-
IDLE devotion to his country.
Henry W. Miller, ESQ.,, followed Mr. Crumpler
in one of his great speeches. 1t produced pro-
found effect upon the audience. We shall not at
tempt sketch of his remarks Suffice it to say
that he reused and confirmed the Union feeling of
all present, and put his hearers in possession of
many of the strongest and most conclusive argu-
ments against disunion. He was greeted by the
most enthusiastic applause. ..
The President of the Club, Mr.. Battle, also ad-
dressed the meeting briefly in pointed and i'm
pressive manner.
At the conclusion of the speaking the Union Band
entered the Court House, and for an hour, amid
the shouts of the audience national songs were
sung and speeches made, the flag of the stars
and stripes waving over the heads of the enthusiast
tic people there assembled. Brief but highly en-
tertaining speeches were delivered in response to
calls by Messrs. Davis of Rutherford Yeates, Of
Hartford, and Russ of Wake.
1t was the most enthusiastic meeting we have
ever witnessed. Depend upon it the Union fires
are burning brightly. 1t being Court week, many
of our friends from the country were in attendance
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
The Constitution and the Union.

Hon. George E. Badger w. W. Holden, and
Quentin Busbee, the Union candidates for the Con-
vention from Wake County, will address the people
of Wake County at the following times and places
Holly Springs, Saturday, February 23d
Laws, Monday, February 25th.
Dunnsville, Tuesday, February 26th.
Green Level, Wednesday, February 9th.
On Saturday next Mr.. Lewis will speak at
Barney Jones.
On the same day, Maj. Wilder will speak at Holly
Springs.
On Monday, Messrs. Rand, Wilder and Lewis will
speak at Laws.
On Tuesday, Maj. Wilder will speak at Dunns-
vile.
On the same day, Mr.. Lewis will speak at Hayes
Store
On Wednesday, Mr.. Lewis will speak at Green
Level.
On the same day, Maj. Wilder will speak at Roles
vile.
Maj. Rand will speak at the one or the other OF
these places on the above days.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
Disun1on will lead to an Aristocracy.

1t is evident that dsunon will lead to an aristo-
tocracy. The question to be decided is Union and
Democratic government or "Disunion and Mon
archical government" Is this so? Let us see.
The disunion leaders refuse to allow slaves to be
taxed like land. Slaves cannot be taxed at all I'M
less the white man is taxed the same. OF course
war follows dsunion; war brings heavy taxes; war
brings scarcity Of money: If the slave tax is raised
the poll tax on white men must be raised also. The
white man, too, must fight His land tax will be
four or five times what it is now. The South Car
DINA land tax is $40 the 81, OOO-ten times what
ours is. The poor landholder, with fighting, and
hard times and enormous taxes, can't stand under
them all The Sheriff will sell his property under
the hammer. His rich neighor will buy it, and thus
he will be dependent on his rich neighbor. Where
will be his independence them He will be free no
more.
Read the noble speech of A. H. Stephens last
November, and see how Toombs says the British
government is better than ours. And Toombs is
the great leader of diSunon. Toombs speaks con-
temptuously of conventions of the people, "be-
cause" said he, I'm afraid the PEOPLE will be
cheated" Yes, break mp the Union and some day
our free people will be kneeling at throne-"King
Toombs" or Earl Toombs, "---how does it sound !?
Isn't it disgrace that leader of the dsunionists
should publicly say that the British government is
better one than ours, and not be rebuked by the
people? He should have been Kissed and spit upon
Yet Georgia followed him out of the Union of course
on the road to a government like the British.
T. r. R. Cobb (brother of Howell Cobb another
disunion leader in Georgia, urged the Legislature
land Toombs did tOo) to carry Georgia out of the
Union without asking the people. 81 don't want, !"
says this pretended Democrat, 'to hear from the
crossroads ard groceries" Yet no man stands
higher among the dsunionists than T. R. r. Cobb.
We believe the PEOPLE, who live in the neighbor-
hood of the crossroads and groceries, the source
of all power and they cheated but when they
put their confidence in such men as Robert Toombs
and T. r. R. Cobb
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For the Standard.
Y NEW ,YoRK Feb. 10. 1861,

Mr. HOLDEN Dear STA day or SO since I
passed through your State route to this city, and
was glad to see and converse with so many who
have not yet given up the Union. The course Of
the gallant border States lends to disarm the Repub
iicans-the effect produced is most happy.
The Standard fell into my hands at Weldon, and,
sir, enjoyed it be assured. The noble stand you
have taken will secure the hearty support of all
solemn, thinking meanwhile the politicians will of
course cry out against you. l can see plainly that
you feel the great importance of the principles you
are battling for, and so ably defending; and that
you are working with all your might; allied to no
party that rejects tie Union and the Constitution.
God speed you, and may it not be long before the
task shall be finished and Union be preserved in all
its integrity and greatness.
When we left the boat at the Potomac landing
and took the stage for the Baltimore depot We could
see plainly the stars and stripes floating from the
Capitol, and we wished from our Utmost soul that
no other would ever supplant it-and that it might
ever continue the pride and glory of all the States
in the great national family.
As we passed the Washington Monument gen.
tleman pointed to it saying: THAT monument will
never be finished" No one replied-all seemed alb
sorbed in thought felt sad, and sir | was not
alone. My thoughts ran thus: 1t is unfinished, it
is true-t IS though magnificent structure-it
speaks of him who gained for the peace VIC have
enjoyed long-it will be looked upon for all time
to come with feelings of pride and admiration
| ~ no 0uaH ~! Irlte question easily answered.
| Do we not know with what pride and unspeakable
pleasure each State contributed a block from its
quarries to aid in its erection? Will those States
who have torn themselves loose from the great sis
terhood, now demand back the block they so freely
gave to aid in the erection of that great national
monument? Could they not with almost equal
proprety threaten to tear out their contributions
cemented there part Of the glorious aohole know
ing destruction must follow such rashness as to pull
| down the great temple of liberty whose gigantic
pillars have detied the hand Of time and bid defiance
to the world? Really, sir, am impressed with the
aptitude Of the smile, and would think the deter
mInation to do the Ole as rash as to attempt the
| other.
am from the South and once lived in the good
old conservative State of North Carolina and l am
proud of her nOW-proud Of the attitude she has
assumed for she may well be ranked with Virginia
and Tennessee bearing the olive branch to the Cap.
itol, hoping, trusting and believing that we shall
yet know no North, no South, no East no West,
but all be national to those friendly relations that
have made Us proud and happy at home respected
and honorcd everywhere throughout the civilized
| world.
Things look brighter everyday. Stand to your post
and victory, such shall gladden. the hearts of the
| nation, shall be ours.
Yours firmly
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21

HoPEFUL.-We honestly think that the prospect
of an adjustment of our difficulties is more atterng
than it has been at any time previously, since the
election of Mr.. Lincoln There is considerable
change being daily effected in the Northern mind.
The Republican party has become somewhat hum
bled while the extremists of the South have nearly
succeeded in carrying out their diabolical purposes.
Six States are out of the Union. Texas will
probably be out soon. This is nothing more than
we had anticipated We say let them go-let them
depart in peace We would not coerce them, be-
leVing that such an attempt would be fraught with
the worst of consequences. And now that they are
gone, we think the prospect of compromise, honor
able to both sections, much better. The people of
the North are neither brutes nor demons,
have reason and to that reason the border States
will appeal with fair prospect of success.
There are yet two men from the South, in the
Senate, whose fire.eating propensities will be cal
culated to rritate the North and prevent their yield
ing to an honorable compromise. We refer to
Messrs Wigfal! and Clingman. We think that
they would do their country service to resign their
Seats and retire to private life. 1t is of their
character that have brought on US our present diff
culties.-HendersOn Times.
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John Spelman.

John Spelman the nominal Editor of the State
Journal, was naturalized in April last. In August,
1857, he violated the law of the land by voting in
Wake County. The following is the proof:
STATE OF NoRTH-CARoLINA,l
Wake County.
/, Thomas ]. Utley Clerk of the Court of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions for Wake County, do hereby
certify that John Spelman did, on the 9th day Of
August A. D., 1857, at an election held for "Mem-
bers of Congress, Amendment to the Constitution,
free Suffrage Superior and County Court Clerks"
vote at Bushels precinct for Members of Congress,
Amendment 10 Constitution and County Court
Clerk as appears from certified list of the votes
cast at said precinct and now on file in my office
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Office
the 18th day of February 1861.
[SEAL THOMAS j. UTLEY, Clerk.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21

a- The State Journal says Mr.. Badger "de-
scended to the very depths of demagoguery" in his
speech at Cedar Fork. OF course this is false Mr..
Badger delivered an able, dlgnifed, and statesman
like speech.
Just look at il, fellow citizens Ia man who vio-
lated the law by voting before he was naturalized,
and who sneaked to place where he was not known
to take the oath of allegiance in order to conceal
the fact that he was not naturalzed-this fellow is
encouraged in abusing such men as Bedford Brown
and George E. Badger. Verify, we have fallen on
evil times
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21

The PEACE CoNGREss.-Twenty-on lone States are
represented by commissioners. There are but
thirty-our States in all and as of these seven are
out (Kansas) just in, and two others California
and Oregon) too far away to be represented, it will
be seen that of those which could send commissio-
ners all have done so but three. Those three are
Minnesota, Michigan, Arkansas.
The delegates from most the States have already
been published We add the others: .
Kaine-William p. Fessenden, Lott NJ. Morrill,,
Daniel E. Somes, John j. Perry, Ezra B. French,
Freeman II, Morse, Stephen Coburn, and Stephen
c. Foster.
Massachusetts, 2. Goodrich, John NJ.
Forbes Richard P. Waters, Theophus P. Chandler,
Francis B. Crownnshield, Geo. s. Boutwell,, and
Charles Allen.
C0nnecticut-Roger S. Baldwin, Chauncey F.
Cleveland, Charles j. McCurdy, James I. Pratt
Robbins Battelle, and Amos Treat.
IOoG.-James Harlan, James w. Grimes, Samuel
R. Curtis and VIM. Van Deever 80
observation-disclosures R. Doolittle, G. Durkee, John
F. Potter, and G. G. Washburne.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-21
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1861.
SENATE.-The usual number of memorials were
presented for and against coercion. Mr.. Seward
presented a memorial praying an enactment against
unmitigatcd scribbng The Tariff bill was taken
up, but the debate thereon totally uninporant.
HoUsE.-Mr. Fenton introduced a resolution in eff
feet that the best of suppressng the national
trouble is by convention of the whole people.
Mr.. Stantons bill authorizing the President to &C
cept volunteers, resumed. Mr.. Stanton said one
of the two things is necessary must either admit
the right of secession suppress it; that the Fed
eral army amounts to only eighteen thousand men,
and sixty days must elapse before five thousand
could be concentrated here to protect city, should
Maryland and Virginia secede.
Mr.. Bocock said this was declaration of war,
and he appealed to those around him IN favor OF
preserving Southern rights to stand up in resistance
to the bill
Mr.. BoteIer thought that more efficient means
to dissolve the Union than this bill could not be de-
viSed. .-s.-
Mr.. Hindman viewed the bill as the very best
means to dissolve the Union.
Mr. Sckles said there was no occasion for the BILL
as Mr.. Lincoln had declared there was no danger
to any body. .'-.
Mr. Burnette said that bill involving such mo-
mentous consequences, ought to be discussed
Great excitement prevailed throughout the pro-
ceedings. While the roll was being called, on Mr..
Winslow's motion to lay the bill on the table, sew
era members defined their opposition to the BILL
The House refused to lay the bill the table, by
vote of 6s to 1O5 Pending the discussion of the BILL
the committee of Thirty threes report was taken up
The naval appropriation amendments were consider
ed ; some We're agreed to and others rejected. The
bill goes again to the Senate.
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Coffee grows upon small tree, about six feet
high, which produces berries similar in Size and
color to cranberries. Upon breaking open one of
these berries, you find two hard kernels of coffee
surrounded by juicy pulp The kernels only re-
quire drying to be fit for market The leaf of the
coffee plant is of bright gisteniDg green, which
renders it valuable in conseryatories for ornament
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t T. NJ A r. X e rs.

BOSTON MARKET. .-.....-
REPORTED EXPRESSLY c. STANDARD"
By LONDON BRYAN,
Commission Merchants, 80 Ladia Street.
FEBRUARY IL, 1851.
COTT0N-Has been quiet and prices irregular during
past week. We note decline of IG11c. all grades.
Our market is steady with fair demand for mddlng
1l%@!2c strict mid lz1l@I2Lc, and good mid. 1870
l3 cents
NAVAL sTORES-Sprts Turpt, small sales at 81 cts,
Rosin 81 25@1 81 cash. No. dull and prices ir-
regular tar 81 50S2 6214, pitch 81 ..-
PEA NUTS-$lGl 81. ... ........ ..
GUNNY BAGGING-Standard sssl91oc. cash, Jute rope
611c. .. - 49,
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~ Beware of all kinds of disunion reports and
alsehoods on the of the election. Pay no atten
ton to these reports. Let the Union men stand
firm Remember that the issue is Union or Dis
union. Vote for no man who will not cork to save
the Union.
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Speech Of Vice President Hamlin, on his Way tt
Wdshin1tOn

Iopeech OF ice fTeSideHC HtHttW, O HS HUy "
Washington.
BANGOR Me-, Feb. 1s.-Vice President Hamlin
and lady left here this morning on the way for
Washington
Notwithstanding the early hour this morning. Mr.
Hamlm was received with enthusiastic cheers and
the warm greetings and affectionate farewell of
thousands of his fellow citizens In reply to brief
address by G. S. Crosby, Esq, Mr. Ilamlin made
few remarks and as the train was starting, in the
course of his remarks, he said:
II go to the discharge of the official duties which
have been conferred upon me by generous people,
and relying upon Divine Providence, / trust that
confidence shall never be betrayed. know full well
that dark clouds are lowering around the political
horizon, and that madness rules the hour; butt am
hopeful still that our people are not only loyal to-
the government, but they fraternal to all its
citizens. And when in practice it shall be demon.
strated that the constitutional rights of all the States
will be respected and maintained by following the
paths illumined by Washington, Jefferson, and Madi-
son, may we not reasonably hope and expect that
quiet will De restored and the whole country will
still advance in which will elevate man in
social, moral and intellectual condition p
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Holden for civil var-State Journal

O"''''"''
When Spelman says that he lies, and he knows
it. This fellow is smarting under the merited chas-
tisement We inflicted upon him. and he would do
any thing to crafty his malice and serve his mas
tiers.