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Ex-senator Benjamin, of Louisiana.

"Oh consistency, thou art jewell"
Senator Benjamin. of Louisiana, was recently
engaged with other distinguished law in trying
a cause arising from the New Almaden controversy.
While in San Francisco, he was called upon for a
speech, to which he responded and in the report Of
his speech we find the following passage:
Those who pirate of and strive to dissolve this
glorious Confederacy of States, like those silly
savages who let fly their arrows at the sum- in the
vain hope of piercing it. And still the sun rolls
unheeding in its eternal pathway, shedding light
and animation upon all the world"
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The Southern C0ntsderacv Convention !

MONTGOMERY, Feb s.-The Convention received
to-day official copy of the act of the Legislature Of
Alabama appropriating 100000 towards the Pro-
visional Government of the seeded States.
The committee on the plan of Provisional gov
eminent made report which was discussed for four
hours in secret session. The Convention adjourned
till tomorrow at II O'Clock. Itwas reported that
there was great unanmity on the plan reported.
LATER.-A CONSTITUTION ADOPTED THE Consti-
tuition of the United States has been adopted by the
Convention for the Southern Confederacy, with the
addition of provision for free trade with all the
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from the Petersburg Daily Express.l

Imminent Danger of an AttdcE on Fort Sunater!
RICHMOND, Feb. s-We learn from gentleman
just from Charleston that the cotton battery has
reached height of eighteen feet above the walls of
Fort Sumter. 1t is intended to be foated right up
to the fort and fire will be opened from it upon the
federal troops. One thousand men are now quar-
tired in Fort Moulrie and there only 60 in Fort
Sumter. Besides these there are upwards of 1000
soldiers in Charleston.
1t is expected that For. Sumter will be attacked
the first of next week. The firing upon it will
be simultaneously from six different places. The
men were only waiting to get permission for an at
tack from Governor Pickens, whose course in with
holding his consent so long was making him very
unpopular with the Charlestonians They expect
to take Sumter without much loss of life.
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FartY Spirit.

1t is fact which every good citizen must regret
that the excuses of party spirit in the North and
South have been mainly the of the evils that
now affict the country. Party spirit springing
from regard for principles, and properly regulated
is beneficial to the country; but like every other
good thing. it is liable to be abused by excessive in
dugcnce In this respect we have all sinned.
The immortal WASHINGTON in his farewell ad-
dress, soemnIy warned his countrymen against the
banefui influences of party spirit but chiefly against
the excuses of that spirit Gen. Jackson, Mr. Cal
houu, Mr. Clay, and Mr.. Webster did the same
thing in their day. In 1850 Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Doug
las, Mr.. Badger, Mr.. Dickinson, and Mr.. Webster
stood side by SIDE without regard to party, in their
efforts to settle the slavery question and save the
Union. The present crisis is much more important
and solemn than that was. Mr.. Badger again stands
side by side with Democrats in final effort to save
the Union; and failing in that he is determined
with every other true in the State to maintain
the honor and protect the interests of North Caro-
lima We believe the Union can and 10iU be saved,
but not by party.
Let us, them when the country is in danger, cast
party to the winds Let US rise above party and
save the Union. Let US bury all past feuds and
prejudces, and address ourselves to the great work
of restoring peace to the country. We are threat
ened with divisions among ourselves, and with civil
war Shall we go into a war Of any kind as pGrti-
sansP God Forbid Let our rallyng cry be- our
country first country last our country all the
time
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For the Standard.

Nix EDITOR: My heart has often been panied in
reading of the secession sheets that forth
week after week. filled with the inaammatory doc
trineS that proving to the satisfaction of the
sentative law abiding people, suicidal to all
mercia interest 1t has already brought us to de-
porable condition, both North and South. And
who the people that suffering most under
the crisis? The very people who have had the least
to do in bringing it on. The commercial men, the
farmers and laboring classes who are the bone and
sinew of our country the very stay of our govern
ment and they are the people that must save us
from destruction. | am SubmSsoniSt but am
for our rights, and | boldly say it. we are able
to maintain them under the present government,
peaceably if possible, but if the North refuses
to listen to reason and openly violates our Consti
tuition then am for having all rights if it cost
us blood, let us meet them and measure arms with
them in the defence of our rights Yes, the rights
bequeathed to us by our ancestors. And if it cost
them blood to establish it cost to de-
fend. The potica! asprants have brought the trou-
BILE upon US, and if the people can once more get
hold of the power, think you will very differ
ent state of things The aSpirants who are sowing
dscord broad cast in our land will find convenient
season for retirement The people of the North are
in many places desiring their representatives to
sign and give them chance to send men who will
settle this dstractng question Rashness and threats
seldom accomplish any good; and public opinion is
slow in forming, and it takes time to produce
change.
Mr. Editor, l have been pleased at the bold and
manly course you have pursued in the defence of
our rights and l am proud to say my county stands
almost unparalleled by any other county in the
State, for its unamnty of sentiments for the perpe
tuation of our glorious government and Union. Al
though our Union has been broken, we have not
despaired of peaceable adjustment. am not look
ing to Congress to any Legislative body, to
any Convention that may be called by North Caro-
lima or any other State but look to people with
returning reason guided by allrulng Providence,
after mature deberation, unbiased by excitement
both North and South, whose voice will be heard
and tell for good.
PERSON COUNTY.
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CONSTITUTIONAL UNION TICKET.
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

Quentin Busbee will address the people at Au-
burn, on Thursday the 14th instant
". ". Holden will address the people at Roles
Vile or Thursday the 14th instant.
Messrs. George E. Badger, Q. Busbee, and w. W.
Holden will address the people at Cedar Fork, on
Saturday the 10th instant They will also address
the people in the Town Hail. Raleigh, on Monday of
Court week; and also, at Holly Springs, on Satur-
day. the 23d instant
Other appointments will be announced in due
time
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BRIGHT News FROM ARKANSAS. Senator Sebas-
tian of Arkansas who has refused to attach his name
to any of the Disunon documents issued by other
of the Southern Senators and Representatives for
the purpose of influencing their States to withdraw
from the Union, has lately received the most graf
flying intelligence from his State to the effect that
Arkansas will remain true to the Constitution and
the laws, and not follow the bad example of her
neighbor Louisiana.
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For the Standard.
DR. z z WntRnn !.
PERSON COUNTY.

DEAR SIK:-Believing that in the present crisis of
our country's affairs the best and most reliable men
should be called to the councils of the State; and
knowing that you possess the qualifications requi-
size to represent the true interest of the State of
North Carolina in the State Convention, and will
every effort, consistent with the honor of the
South, to save our glorious and once happy Union,
we earnestly request you to allow your name to be
presented to the voters of Alamance county, one
OF the delegates to said convention.
MANY VOTERS.
Feb T. 1861.
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Commissioner from Me,o York.

ALBANY, Feb. s.-Thurlow Weed has been ap-
pointed Commissioner from the State of New York
to the Washington Convention, IN place of Cover
nor Gardiner, declined Mr.. Weed has declined to
serve,
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Florida LeniSLntnre.
Feb. 4, 1861,

TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 7.-Both houses of the State
Legislature have resolved to adjourn on the 10TH
bill providing for the carrying of the mails pass
ed the Senate, and will pass the House.
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The southern confederacr..

The Congress of the seeded States, at Montgom-
cry, Alabama, has agreed on constitution and pro-
Vlsional government; and Jefferson Davis, of Mssis-
s'ppi' has been elected President and A. H. Steph-
ems, of Georgia, Vice President
/. A bill was passed continuing in force until re-
pealed and altered by the Congress, all laws of the
United States now in force, in use, from the LIST of
November last not inconsistent with the Constitu-
ton Of the Provisional Government. 1t is under
stood that under this law tariff will be laid on all
goods brought from the United States
resolution was adopted instructing the Finance
Committee to report promptly upon tariff for the
raising of revenue for the support of the Govern
ment
resolution was adopted authorizing the appoint
ment of Committee tc report upon Constitu-
ton for the permanent Government of the Confed-
eracy of States.
committee was appointed to report on flag,
seal, coat-ofarms and motto for the Southern Con-
federacy.
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t The committee of sixteen appointed by the
commissioners at Washington to report plan Of ad-
justment, consists of Mr. Guthrie, of Kentucky; Mr..
Fowler, of New Hampshire; Mr.. Hall, Of Vermont !;
Mr.. Ames, of Rhode Island; Mr.. Baldwin, of Con-
necticut; Mr. Vroor, Of New Jersey; Mr.. White,
of Pennsylvania; Mr.. Bates of Delaware; Mr.. John
son, of Maryland; Mr.. Seldom, of Virginia; Judge
Rufin, of North-Carolna; Mr.. Ewing of Ohio :;
Mr.. Smith, of Indians Mr.. Logan, of Illinois; and
Mr.. Harlan, of Iowa
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MARRIED,

At he residence of the brides mother in Wake county
The 9Th nst by Rev. w. T. Brooks, Mr. r. G. Dunn to
Mrs. NJ. Z. Myatt.
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The London Times, in an editorial on the Ameri-
can crisis is very bitter President Buchanan 1t
says, few men who have been called upon to play
SO important Political part have been found more
utterly unequal to their situation Washington
States.
so we 60. The London Times, the organ of the
British arStocracy, abuses the President; the black
Republicans abuse the President; and the South
ern fire-eaters abuse the President They have the
same object in view, 10 wit the destruction of the
federal Union.
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~ Our subscribers in various quarters have
written to complaining that their papers do not
reach their Postofices All we say in reply is,
that papers very carefully packed up and d.
rected, and deposited in the Postoffice here; and
We have no doubt they sent off from the Office
in this place at the proper times. But there is neg
lect somewhere. Week before last our package d.
rected to New Hill, in Wake County, failed to reach
its destination 1t has either been thrown aside, or
destroyed, or is now wandering in many mazes
lost" through Uncle Sans mail bags. We call the
attention of postmasters and route agents to these
complaints.
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THE WILSON SCHOOLS,
Wilson, N. c.,

BY MR.. AND MRS. RICHARDSON,
Aided By full and able Corps Of Assistant
Teachers in all Departments.
THSHESE SCHOOLS will be re-opeued for the admission
II Of pupils on Thursday, the 1Vth of January, 1861.
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION
Examined and classed Thursday and Friday loh ana
11th when it is very important that all who contemplate
connection with the Schools during the session snono %
present. .- -,
Strangers to the plans and character Of these schools
will receive catalogue application to the Prnclpa
Dec. IA, 1860. -- Wo-"@s"|n'
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THE BILL TO INCORPORATES THE MILTON AND YAM
CEYvILLE RAILROAD, TO CONNECT WITH THE NORTH
CAROLINA ROAD AT THE WORKSHoPs.-This BILL in
troduced in the Senate by Mr.. Brown, of Caswel
passed its third reading in the Senate yesterday by
a majority of eight. 1t is without restriction, and
gives the privilege of connection with the Rich
mond and DaRville Railroad.
bill introduced by Mr.. Hill, to incorporate a
similar company, and which has passed its third
reading in the House of Commons, provides that any
connection with Virginia Railroad leading to the
City of Richmond shall be forfeiture of the COM
panys charter and restricts the guage of the Road
to the same that of the North Carolina Central
Railroad
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FROM WAsHNGreM-A friend writing US from
Washington City under date February 9th, says:
"There is nothing of interest transporting here
The sessions of the Peace Congress being secret, it
is impossible to conjecture, even what results may
be had from their conferences. We hope for the
best and trust that these gentlemen may devise
means to quiet the country and restore confidence
Every one here whose opinion or. influence is of
weight, arc becoming FESTIVE under this state of ag
tation and suspense, and majority seem willing to
adopt any compromise to ensure even temporary
calm. l have not lost all hope that some perma-
nent and satisfactory adjustment may be effected"
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Mr.. Lincoln pronounces the letter published in
the Charleston Mercury purporting to be addressed
by him to Mr.. Spencer of Wheeling forgery
Washington States.
We noticed this letter in three of the Virginia
Rre-eating papers on the day Of the election. 1t
published for effect just kilograms, manufac-
tured for the occasion, sent to Georgia a few
days before the election to precpitate that State out
of the Union.
This letter, which Mr.. Lincoln pronounces
forgery and which bears every evidence on its face
Of being forgery, made him sympathize with John
Brown and deuounce the bred Scott decision We
marked the Virginia papers containing it, and filed
them away, feeling sure that the forgery would be
exposed.
1t is thus fellow citizens, that the fre-eaters
would infame your minds and hurry you out of the
Union. Watch them Believe none of their re-
ports. They are desperate men, and they will re-
sort to desperate means to gain their ends.
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~ The gentleman who advertises in the STAN
dard to-day for situation as Editor or Assistant
Editor, is fluent and able writer and would acquit
himself well in any post of the kind. He is withal
gentleman of good habits and excellent character
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A GENTLEMAN WHO HAS HAD SOME
n experience in editorial life, and acted Washington
city correspondent for two prominent journals during the
past four years. DESTROYS Of SITUATION assistant
editor would sole edOrshp if desired. Address
Box SOC, Washington, ID. C..
Feb. IL, 1861. 19-3tpd.
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DEAR Sir: have become apprehensive that my quota
ton of Dr. Caldwes remarks may be misunderstood My
object not much ncucate the obligation and
utility of Federal Union in that should be unhap
PLY dissolved, the necessity and importance of union
a. In the abstract; (2 NOrthCarolna union, union
among ourselves in emergency; 81 fidelity To what
union form with the cotton States the bOr
der States with all the slave States In union there is
strength, in disunOn feebleness, subsection and ruin
United stand, divided fall" Indeed the times
changed within the last thirty years, that think it
very doubtful whether if he alive now, he would ap
ply his remarks to the relation which South Carolina at
present sustains to the General Government.
INQUIRER
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EpEST OLD APPLE & PEACH BRANDY,
ID FOR sale by the BARREL or HALF BARREL, FIVE
years old at 81 per gallon. Also, COWS and YOUNG
CALVES of the best breed-North Devon and Durham
Shorthorned. Also, OF young BULLS and several
HEFERS of the breed, from to three years old
For terms apply to SETH JONES,
Pomona, "A miles N. E. of Raleigh, N. c.
Feb < 1851 7-W3t
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VENHE NORTH.CAROLINA STANDARD
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New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

kYHulpAoag 10 the fsvorte sign by which nature nsAes
any deviation whatever from the natural state Of Ne
brain and viewed In this hight be locked on - SOTO
guard intended office Of dsease which might osnerwe
M too lat be emedied and les indications
should never be neglected Headaches be classified under
two viz: symptomstc and idi9phae. symptomsas
variety Of diseases which are ApopeIy 0oo Ksso%s
ti,m and all ebre In It's form nh sympe
the,ic of stomach constituting sk hsaSesA of
hepsc disese connutins ttas headaea OF worms e9nf
nation and other dsordes Of the bowels well renal and
uterine affections Diseases Of the heart very frequently s
tended Headaches Auanis and Plehor. arc also anec
ache Ia also yey common being usually distinguished By he
hsoddohe somettaes coming on suddenly ~
mepta and sners sn In other inssnsss s. es%ss On
In most instances pain in the front of the head over one
or both e,e and sometimes provoking vomiting Under hs
class usy also be named Neurslgis ,,u.
For the Of FL her class OF Hesecne se SephAne
pins have and safe remedy relieving ne moss
sruta pains minutes and by It's subtle power esohs
ths diseasss OF which Headache is the ut;erps index
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05
CONSTIPATION OR cosrIvEyEss.

No one of The many It's ssh Is heir to" 10 peyA. -
e undersood and much neglected. a. co"iveoes visel
iing En- csfeessne,s sedensTy habits Is ee1esd -
disorder little to excite whhc
In ,y n "a The precursor ad compsnion OF many o mo mcs
md diseases add unless early ersdcaied M"
bnz the ,uerer un,imey Among the bsnser
81 ich co,yeness Ia the attendant Hesdbes Coma
Ihena ou Breath Piles srd others Of IKE natnrs weo
long train shu diseases such ss rsvs.s 40
sass DXsent.ry Diarrhea Dyspepsia, Apopezy Egiopsy
PnTnsis Hy.tefs Hypochondriss Mesnchoy ard insanity
hsi their In tho system 5y I'm.
TOM the diseases named origiasts IN Consupa
on bu ,e independents sIistenoe uness ,he esass
,s.i In an early stage From all hese condsraiioae
sio thai the disorder should receive imedas atsnon
whenever oceur, and sbead neglect 70 ss oea "a
Csnbe pills on the appearance Of the complaint ss be
timely ue win erpel the insdous aprEoechos OF dssss 80
destroy ths dangerous foe 10 human life.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-05

PROSPECTUS.
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~ OyaR EYc1EsEsr, and the mental care and anxiety
ieideut 20 close business study among Tho
Nervous Headache The stale os
mind body incident to this distressing complaint lie fs<
blow and ambition Sufferers by this disorder can
always obtain speedy relief from these distressing aitsekr by
u,ip Cephae Pills whenever the symptoms appear
BRAIN aud soothes the strained and jar
and relazss tho tension Of the stomach whcS Aways