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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

The ARMSTRONG CANNoN.-A series Of recent ex-
periments, made by order of the British Govern
ment, have fully demonstrated that one-hundred
Founders of the Armstrong patent, equally eff
cent in all respects as the guns of smaller size
There is no gun used in the American service, &C
cording to authorities gunnery, that can do any
execution further than 5000 yards; these one-hun-
dred Founders just as effectual at double that
distance-10,OOO yards.
This class of ordnance costs very high; nearly
five times much any other; but notwithstand-
ing the cost the English papers state, "that COM
plete naval ornaments will be supplied forthwith
to meet the demands of any emergency"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05
The LEGISLATURE.

Having disposed of the Convention bill and of
federal affairs for the present. the Legislature is now
engaged in the ordin;ry business of legislation. We
learn that there are about three hundred bills still
to be acted on by the two houses, and among them
the Revenue and Military bills.
Some Of the members hope to be able to adjourn
by Monday the 18th, while others think the bust
ness cannot be disposed of as it should be before
the 18th.
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IILrNoIs.-The Southern part of Illinois is called
Egypt" In the Illinois Legislature, Mr. Green, a
member from Egypt, said
Should this State Qllinois) be invaded by the
South, his constituents residing the border would
repel the foe and defend the honor and majesty of
the State but, said he, should you Of the North
attempt to pass over the border of State to sub
jugate Southern State you will be met this side of
the Ohio river, and you should not shed the fra
ternal blood of our Southern brethren until you
had first passed over the dead bodies of the gallant
sons of Epypt"
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R- The disunionsts of Mecklenburg County
or in other words, those who are in favor of "thc
immediate secession of North-Carolina from the fed
eral Union'-will hold a meeting in Charlotte on
the 9th, to nominate candidates for the State Con-
vention. This is bold and honest Let the dis
unionsts elsewhere "face the music" as their
friends in Mecklenbrrg are doing. Lett be known
that the dsunionis themselves. proclaim that the
issue is UNION or DISUNION. With such an is.
sue before the people shall have no fears for the
result
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

A Philadelphia firm has received a'le.ter from an
attorney in North Carolina RENTING $685. as the
proceeds of debt Of 800. The lawyer failing to
collect the debt in the regular way, had boarded it
out In winding up his letter to the firm he says ;
L have retained SIS for my services, though the
commission is but ST. l have only to say, that
if you knew the abdominal anguish l have suffered
with boarding ont your bill, you wouldn't begrudge
the extra half dollar"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

- Remember that our present national troubles
not the first we have had. The old Confederation
was a failure The States and the people suffered
under it 1t required years to form the present
Union. In 1898 it was on the eve of dissolution on
account of the alien and sedition laws. Virginia
saved it then. Some years later the dispute about
the navigation of the Mississippi placed it in peril
In 1912 the Hartford Convention menaced its exis-
tence and in 1915 the Valley of the Mississippi was
saved and an ignominous treaty of peace most pro-
badly avoided by the triumph of Jackson at New
Orleans. In 1920 the Missouri controversy shook
the Union to its centre. Even Mr.. Jefferson almost
despaired of its preservation. In 1882 South-Caro
lima briSted with arms against the general govern
ment but a compromise was effected and the Union
saved. In 1850 the Union passed through another
trying ordeal but it survived 1t is now in great
danger, but we believe it will pass through this trial
as through former ones, and go forward gathering
strength, and power and glory for long ages to
come. In Gods name let have faith our
fathers had faith-let not shiver and cover, and
despond before the dangers that surround us but
let US meet them and do our duty like men. Vir-
ginia leads now as she led in 1873 and 1882. Let
us hope for the best and let refuse to accept the
worst until the worst is forced upon US. But may
the latter never be- What shout will go up
among the nations, when it shall be proclaimed,
six or twelve months hence, the Republic liUes and
gires promise of indefinite duration! But what
if it should perish! Mark i: good reader-mark
it civil liberty, it has been known and enjoyed
in England and America, will perish with it-not
in day, month, or year. but the seeds of death
will have been deposited and they will spring forth
to blast, and scourge, and destroy in the allotted
times All history teaches that liberty has been
lost by divisions among States and peoples. The
smallest States are invincible when unted the
largest and most populous empires are weak and
! contemplate when divided.
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For the Standard

Mr.. EDITOR: Having mixed very extensively
with the people in all portions of the County, per-
NIT US to present the following ticket proper per-
sons represent US as delegates in the State Con-
yention: W. W. Holden, Castor H. Wilder and
Kemp p. Battle, Esqrs. With this ticket we can
march to victory without exertion.
: MANY VOTERS.
Wake County, Feb. 4, 1851.
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For the Standard.

Mr. EDITOR: Knowing something of the feelings
Of my neighbors allow me to suggest to the mass
meeting to assemble in Raleigh on the 9th inst, the
names of w. w. Holden, @ Busbee and S. Fl. Rogers,
Esqrs proper persons to be selected candidates
to represent this county in the Convention. lfmore
Union men and more popular men can be selected
will for one gladly support them, but if these gen.
tlemen will consent to run, the people will rally to
their support and elect them over all competitors
two to one. UNION.
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BOSTON MARKET.

REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE n. c. STANDARD"
By LONDON d BRYAN
Con.nsissSOn Merchants, 82 Ladi1 Street.
'... FEBRUARY 2, 1861.
COTTON.-O Our market is again in u Aourishng cond-
on consequent upon the continued favorable brought
by the late steamers The stock hand is OF only mod
crate extent and there brisk enquiry for good lots of
n c. mddlngs We quote middlings &c., strict to good
ltH@l31Sc. cash. We look for further Improvement du
ring the coming week. and feel web assured that
planters cannot find any market which will better when
they consider the cheapness with which it be reached
and the high prices they obtain We understand that
the Seaboard Roanoke Railroad have put their cotton
eghs at g. per bale. which is quite consideration with
shippers.
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1891 Very grateful for the patronage herstofO 5s
that with renewed diligence offer them my services for
the new year.
Nv Agricultural Department will at all times be we'll sup
piled with the most approved implements in use and orders
for any articles Store will be attended to forthwith
and sold Manufacturers prices with freight only sddso
also continue my Agency for the sale of Turner's Ex-
cesioradmtted to be only cheaper but better than
No l Peruvian Guano. when used by itself, Tor either
cotton, wheat corn.
No. Peruvian Guano.
Hydraulic Cement, Lime and Plaster.
JAMES N. TOWLES. Agt.
Feb. 4, 1851. lo-u
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PETERSBURG MARKET.
NJ ARTIN, TANN HILL co.


MARTIN, TANNAHILL co.
FEBRUARY 2, 1861.
COTTON-The operations in this article the past few
days have been heavy and purchasers buv
employed shipping by the various lines of steamers ami
sailing vessels and all the freight has been engaged
the present week, which will restrict operations for
day two We pleased to note the purchase Of 1000
bales this week for shipment to Liverpool most Of which
was received here from North-Carul ma.
In this Connection take pleasure in stating that the
quality of large portion Of the Carolina crop this season
is attracting the attention Of both spnner in the Northern
markets, and factors for shipment to Europe.
To-day sellers busily engaged weighing. The market
is quiet this morning. with good demand ut 2c for sound
lots fancy would bring more
WHEAT.-The market is less firm, and demand inactive
at 33l3 for prime red and 55 l,5s for prime white
Common grades dull and nominal.
T0BACC0-There is rather more doing in new in hogs
heads but have change to note in Except for
desirable kinds prices rate very low Stock of old i'll
the warehouses large for the Sales of good dark
strong tobacco s675@S 25, and fair good
ming at Sc h0@7 30.
C0RN.-0d IS cents with a fair demand
BACON Late advIces from the West report an advance
in this article and prices are now higher.-Erpress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMINARY.-It will be seen
by the advertisement in the Standard to-day, tina:
this institution has commenced its Spring session
under favorable auspices Those wishing catalogues
circulars will address the President of the nsti-
tuition, Mr.. Thomas, Cthe Senator from Davidson,)
now in this City.
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TIL Z nj A X X E rs.
WILMINGTON MARKET.

February Q, 1861.
TURPENTINE-Sales yesterday afternoon of 10 bbs,
and this morning 800 do at 81 80 for yellow Dip 81 SO for
virgin, and IS cents for hard, per go lbs
No transactions reported in Spirits Turpentine, Rosin
Cotton.
TAR.-Has advanced 10 cents and notice sales this
morning of 2S9 bbls. at 81 Is per Dbl.
CORN.-Fve cargoes comprising 9, l41 bushels. have
arrived since yesterday report but sales have taken
place. WI. Journal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

eY- Those who pull down are always more &C
tive than those who build up. The reason is, the
former act from passion. Let the Union men re-
member this. Let them exert themselves to the Ut
most remembering that all they hold dear is at
stake
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DIED,

In Alamance county n c. the 2od Of January 1851,
Miss Martha Jane aged Is years. months and Is days,
Oldest daughter of James and Sarah Albright. She
member of the Methodist Church This amiabe Young
lady died of typhoid Fever and Dypheria. But few
weeks ago. apparently in the full ygor Of health, she de-
lighted her companions BY the genatv and generosity Of
her naure-and little did then think that the set
ting of the oath of Januays her form would rest in
the narrow precincts of the cold damp grave But she is
vacant place is in the family circle
cheerful voice missing the fire sde and sossty
mourns the loss of one Of its brightest ornaments.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

gYr GOdey's LddyS Book for February has been
received. GOdey's is the most perfect lady's and
housekeepers companion which is published in this
country Subscribe for it for your wife, your sweet
heart your cousin, your sister, or your aunt Price
So per year. Address L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05
More Seizures.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-A private despatch re-
ceived here to-day states that the Custom Houses
Savannah and the Mint at Dahonega, Ga, have been
seized by the State authorities.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

The RHODE ISLAND CoNMIssIoNERs.-Thc Govern
or has appointed the following commissioners to
Washington: Chief Justice Ames, Alexander Dun
can, Gov. Hoppu, George Il. Browne and Saml S.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

w We are under obligations to Hons. S. A.
Douglas, 7. B. Florence, L. OBJ. Branch, j. NJ.
Leach, John A, Gilmer, and W. n. Il. Smith for
nublic documents.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

ECLEcTIc MAGAzINE.-The Eclectic for February
has been received. Mr.. Bidwell continues to fur
nish the best engravings with the choicest selections
from foreign periodicals. Mr.. Pomeroy is bis agent
for this City.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

81 Trust no man in this crisis who saws /" there
is no hope for the Uuion." He WHO does not hope
for the Union will not work to preserve it.
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Extract from letter to the Editor, dated

CALDWELL Co., Jan. 90, 1861.
ave are all for the Union except now and then
one who wants to follow Gov. Ellis and w. W.
Avery. Stand for the Union, and We will stand by
YOU"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05
Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
WILMINGTON, Feb 9. 1861.

Zone Of the largest and most enthusiastic meet
ings held in Wilmington took place last night
at the Theatre. Speeches were made by o. G. Pars-
ley, John A. Baker, and j. G. Burr, Esqrs. The
meeting adjourned amid cheers for the Union"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05
lTelei yraphed for the Standard
RIcHmoNp. Va Feb. 4 a o,clock. !

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 4, 8 o'clock, P. M.
The election for delegates to the State Convention
is going on. The contest in this City between the
Unionists and dislnionists will be close Some of
the secessonists claim the success of their whole
ticket.
There was heavy snow here last night and some
snow to-day.
Later.
FEBRUARY 4th, o O'Clock, P. NJ.
1t is now conceded that Johnston and Mcfarland
Union men, and Randolph, seceder, are elected
Bolts is beaten.
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MARRIED.

In this city the morning of the 2sth ul by the Rev.
Mr. Cason Mr. jos Ingraham Of Sampson county to Mrs.
Louisa Walton, Of this city --s----=-sa5z
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s. A. DOUGLAS.

Douglas and Crittenden are laboring to save but
Mason, Hunter and others laboring to destroy.
Mr.. Mason seems vexed at every concession which
is made by Mr.. Seward. The reason Of this is, Mr.
Mason prefers disunion The same is no doubt true
of Mr.. Clingman.
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THE WILSON SCHOOLS,
Wilson NJ n

BY Mr.. AND MRS RICHARDSON,
Aided by a full and able Corps Of Assistant
Teachers in all Departments.
WNHESE SCHOOLS will be re-opened for the admission
Il of pupils Thursday. the 10th of January, 1851.
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION
Examined and cassed Thursday and Friday, 10th and
llh when it is very important that all who contemplate
connection with the Schools during the session should be
present.
Strangers TO the plans and character of these schools
will receive catalogue application to the Principal
Dec. Il, 1850 I03-w&sw2m.
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I'D HUBARB OR PIE PLANT.-Every Family
b ought have few plants of this excellent substi
Gooseberes Price from Is to so cents For sale
by THOMAS GARTER
Raleigh, N. G.
JAM 80. 1851. l8-lm.
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THE CAITHNEss STEAM-CAR-This carriage, to run
on common roads by steam power, has been sue
cessfully used in the most crowded streets of on
don, having been guided without accident or even
causing the slightest injury, to the many thousands
of vehicles and horses that throng those crowded
ways 1t was tried successfully the past summer,
on the public highways of Scotland going up and
down hill with the greatest and security Many
believed that the steam-car would brighten horses
pulling other vehicles that would be overtaken, or
be met on the road but such was found by trial not
to be the case, and the only difficulty in the way
now seems to be the cost of the steam-car.
The price, Lord Caithness states will be greatly
reduced after few shall have been construct
ed, so that the various items of expenditure may be
the more certainly ascertained.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

~ORN AND COTTON PLANTERS.-Sircair's
u celebrated CORN PLANTER, Wincheser's and Lam
casters Cotton Seed Planters always hand at manusc
turers prices, with freig ht only added.
These great machines will not only save IN
seed and labor but insure better stands of than any
other way of planting "a word to the wise onght to be-"
&c. JAMES M. IonL Les, AgI
Feb. 4, 1851. lo-Marsl.
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A Patriots Voice.

The following brief Letter, says the Petersburg
Express, was received yesterday by gentleman of
this city, who has kindly permitted us to use it:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1861.
My Dear Sir: have only time in reply to your
enquiry, to say that there is hope Of prescribing
peace and the Union. All depends on the action of
Virginia and the border States. If they remain in
the Union and aid in fair and just settlement the
Union may be preserved. But if they secede under
the fatal deusion of reconstruction fear that all
is lost. Save Virginia, and we will save the Union.
Very truly yours,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

sY The Convention Of the seeded States assem-
bled yesterday at Montgomery, Alabama, for the
purpose of forming provisional government. AL
exander H. Stephens, it is thought, will be elected
President, and Jefferson DAVIS Commander Chief
of the army. But short time since Mr.. Stephens
was called submissionist. Now he is spoken Of as
the probable head of the new Confederacy. This
teaches two things, first that the ultra men of the
South anxious to conciiate and draw after them
the border States; and secondly, that it does not
follow, because man opposes hasty and premature
secession that he is not trusted after secession has
been accomplished Violent men make revolutions,
but moderate men and wise men are generally called
upon to lay the foundations of States, and to take
the helm after the storm of passion has passed away
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05

RRICOT AND NECTARINE TREES
n Over varieties of the above trees for sale at % cts
each br THOMAS CARTER,
Raleigh, N. G.
Jan. 80, 1851 l4-lm.
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nSE So ROSES!! ROSES!!i
Id W h y Every Rose in cultivation that
is worth having be obtained at THOMAS CARRIERS
NURSERY, Raleigh - Send for a catalogue
Jan. 80, 1861. 4-lm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-21
Constipation or Costiveness.

No one of the many ills flesh is heir to- is
SO prevalent, SO little understood and so mach
neglected as Costumes Often originating in
carelessness, or sedentary habits il is regarded
as slight disorder OF too little consequence to
excite anxiety, while in reality it is the precur-
sor and companion OF many Of The most fatal
and dangerous diseases. and unless early eradica-
ted it will bring the Sufferer to an nntimely
grave. Among the lighter evils of which cos
tiveness is the usual attendant are Headache,
Collie, rheumatism Foul Breath. Pies and 9th
crs Of like nature, while long train of frightful
diseases such as Malignant Fcycrs, Abcesses.
Dysentary, Darrhoca, Dyspepsia, Aropexy,
Epilepsy, Paralysis, llystcria, ypochondrasis
Melancholy and Insanity, first indicate their
presence in the system by this alarming symp.
Tom. Not unircquently the disease named or
iginate in Constipation, but take on an iudepen.
nent cxistance unless the cause is epdicated in
an early stage. From all these considcra tons
il follows that the disorder should receive i'm
mediate attention whenever it occurs, and no
person should neglect to get box Of Cephalic
Pills on the first appearance Of The complaint,
as their timely use will expel the usiduous ap-
proaches OF disease and destroy this dangerous
foe to human lie
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-21
G A r d n Il RS
Rheumatic and Neuralgia
4 sure Cure for Rhewnnisn ard Neuralgia in
its uOySi 0rn
COMPOUND


lis u0r& Form.
The undersigned hereby certify that they have used
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taken by hundreds OF people Tor Scrofulous iiumor'
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-21

u HEADACHE is the layorite sign by which
nature makes known any deviation whatever
from the natural state Of the brain. and viewed
in the light it may be looked on as a safeguard
intended to give notice of disease which might
otherwise escape attention, till too late TO rem
edied and its indication should never be neg
looted. Headache may be classified under two
names viz Sympomatic and ldiopathic. Symp.
tomato Headache is exceedingly common and
Is the precursor OF a CRATE variety Of diseases
among which are Apoplexy, Govt, Rhematism
and all iebre diseases. In its nervous form it
is sympathetic OF disease OF the stomach constit-
uting sick headache, of hepaoic disease constit.
uting bilious hcqdache, of worms constipation
and other disorders of the bowl as well renal
and uterine afectionas. Diseases of the heart
arc very frequently attended with Headaches
Anaemia and plethore are also affections which
frequently occasion headache. idiopathic Head
ache is also very common, being usuy distin-
guished by the name Of nervous Hedddche, some.
times coming on suddenly in state of appar-
emily sound health and prostratiug ut once the
mental and physical energies, and in other in
stances it comes on slowly, heraled by depression
OF spirits or acerbity oftemper. In most instan-
ces the pain is in the front of the head, over one
or both eyes, and sometimes provoking vomit
ing; under this class may also be named Near
G!gia
For the treatment of either class of Headache
the Cephalic Pills have been found a sure an
safe remedy, relieving the most acute pains in
few minuets, and by its subtle power Graduating
he diseases of which Headache is the unerripg
dex.