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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

BorH PRMcrAls KILLED IN DtKL.-A fatal
duel occurred last week near Memphis The fight
took place within three miles of the city, and the
weapons used we're shot guns, at twenty psces.-
The combatants, Nj. James Simpkins and Nj.
James Scott neighbors of many years standing,
after stepping off the required distsnoe turned and
fred simultaneously, with fatal effect to. BOTH
Tho first named received four buck.shot, and the
second twenty -four, causing death to ensue in both
almost instantly - s.''
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

Is THERE GoDi-The eccentric John Randolph
once ascended the lofty point of the Blue Ridge to
see the sun RISE The scene was one of great sub
Unity, and overwhelmed him with ths, sense of >
present Deity. "Jack, said Randolph the ser.
want who accompanied him, "if anybody hereafter
says there is no God, tell him hs Hss"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22
NOTICE.

UlAKEN UP AND CONMITTED TO THR
Il common jail OF Curry oornsysN C.on the 25th day
Of February 1888, negro boys who says hfs name il
WILLIAM and he belongs to John Irwin. Of Geor-
alto 81 or 81 years DID, about feet 10 inches high
and will weigh about ls0 pounds The owner said boy
charges. and take bun away; otherwise be vii b. dei
'' - '''' '~ ~ WILLIAM HAYMoRE, Sheriff.
March q; 1855. =, = ll-wtf,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

The telegram announces the intelligence of the
death of Gen. Whiting, of this State, at Governors
Island, from wounds received at Fort Fisher. Gen.
Whiting was gallant officer. He distinguished
himlf by his courage in the battle in which he re-
csiv.d his death wound.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22
A CARD.
A CARD. :.
JAMES M. TOWLES;

Aucti0neer aud Commission Merchant.
RALEIGH N. C.
GRATEFUL FOR THE VERY LIBERAL
u and greatly increasing patronage he has received for
the last Eve years. he offers his services to his friends
and the public with promises of using endsavor to
give satisfaction.
Sales days every SATURDAY Mornings and WEDNES.
DAY and FRIDAY Evening" Coll sales at any time re.
qussted.
JAMES NJ TOWLES,
Auc. 4 Com. Merchant.
February l6, 1855. S-wstpd.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

Build high stables, that is high between floors.
Most stables are built low Secause they are warm.
er" But such people forget that warmth is obtain.
ed at sacrifice of the health of the animal and
pure air. Shut man up in tight small box
The air may be warm, but It will soon lay him out
dead and cold if he continues to breathe it If sta
bles are tight they should have high ceilings;
they are net tight but open to admit cold currents
Of air from all directions, thsy are equally faulty.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

Az ELOQUENT TaoJGHT.-Though the inventor
of the steam engine and the dseoverer of the tee-
scope may have intended to invent and discover for
themselves alone. yet they could not help giving
the strength of ten thousand arms and the vision
of ten thousand eyes to all mankind and when an
inspiring thought CLOVIS up. like sunshine, IN the
ament Of all mems consciousness, and ray cut OF
the Eternal Edulgence is poured out over the
world
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22

We hear from friends and through the papers
that deserters in Randolph and other counties are
committing numerous and aggravated outrages.-
We learn that a number o. worthy families have
been robbed and otherwise badly treated by deser-
tiers in Randolph. Let the strong. hand of power
be stretched forth to suppress these outrages.-
Men who rob and burn as they 60 forfeit all claim
to clemency There is no hope but in the rigid en-
forcement of the law against all who violate it.
In this country, IS in England, every mans house
should be his castle, and should be sacred against
the intrusion of plunderers and robbera We have
ever discountenanced desertion as an evil of the
first magnitude; sad we do not hesitate TO de.
nounce now, as heretofore, every violation of law
By deserters and others. The peace of society,
and the right of tie people to the undisturbed en-
joyment of their property, should be preserved by
all means and at all hazards. Just think of -
the patient sefsacricing soldier in the field fights
to protect property, and the skulking deserter in
his absence plumbers destroys and steals that pro-
perty, and reduces it may be, the family Of that
patient selfsacrfeing soldier to want and disturbs
and terri6es the community generally. Let the
Law be enforced against all offenders, and let the
outr.ges complained Of be promptly suppressed.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22
To RAISE FINE MELoNs.-Holes two feet broad,

To RAISE FINE MELoNs.-Holes two feet broad,
twenty feet deep, filled foot with garden rubbish
and unrotted manures, beat down hard, and watered
two or three buckets full then filed to the top with
rich soil on this spread inch of fine compost OF
we'll rotted manures, compact but not hard ;; stick
end of the seed to be little below the surface Of the
compost brush over the bills with an inch of clear
sand, and often watered hills ten fee. apart, three
plants to the hill left thinned when the plants have
six leayes, then take of the centre shoo: with q
sharp penknife and when the side shoots are six
inches long, take off all but three; secure these to
the ground with cross sticks Wsstssn Gardener.
"Never let your tools and implements be e1-
posed to the decaying influences Of the sun, rain
and frost, except when in use." "a place for ev-
cry thing, and every thing in its place" will pay
At least twenty-five per cent. per annum, in this
respect
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-06-22
J. f. JOHNSTON, General.
Hon WM. aA1KEN.-This distinguished

Hon. WM. A1KEN-This distinguished
citizen came passenger on the steamship
Fulton from Now York to Hilton Head,
and arrived here on the steamer VIM. 2.
Clyde. AS he made his appearance ne
was recognized and enthusiastically cheer
ed by the crowd on the wharf. lie was
afterwards surrounded on all sides by his
friends, shaking hands and offering their
congratulations. a carriage was imnie-
diatey engaged by the crowd, and the
Governor conveyed to lis residence in
Aiken Square. lie speaks in the warm
est terms of the Kind treatment and re-
ception he met with during his stay at
tho North, particularly in New York and
Washington. His interviews with the
President were OF the most pleasant and
agreeable nature The Governor was
visited during the day and evening by
large numbers Of his old friends, many OF
whom were under the impression that he
had received the Appointment OF Provls-
ional Governor of the State. He is still,
however, on parole.-CAarleston Courier.
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szy~ Lieut. Col HAuGIToN, commando
ING U. S. Forces in Columbia, S. c., has is
sued the following order in reference to
armed bands ofrobbers depredating upon
private property The order is briciaand
explicit, and deserves to be generally
known: :
aInformatiou having been received at
these Headquarters Of the existence of
armed bands Of marauders infcsting the
country and committing dcprcdations on
the property of peaceful citizens, it is
hereby ordered, that all persons comros-
inc such will be considered and treated
rs outlaws, and If caught, will receive the
sevcrest punishment Of military law.
.;Thc United States Government is dc
sirous of protecting all peaceful and law
abiding citizens, and they will confer Il.
favor on these headquarters, and do JUS
tfce to themselves, by giving any intor-
nation they may have in their possession
respecting the names and movements OF
such bands, and if possible, aidingin their
capture.
aThe time has arrived when il tbehoovcs
every citizen to. do all in his power to as
sist the military forces of the United
States to restore peace and harmony
throughout the land"
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GEN. j. Il. JoHNsToN's LAST ORDER.
Hid. QRs. ARMY OF TENNESSEE.
Near Greensboro, N. c., May 2, 1860:
General Orders, NO. %.
COMRADES: In terminating our Official
relations, / earnestly exhort you to OBJ
serve faithfully the terms of pacificaticn
agreed upon, and to discharge the obliga-
tions of good and peaceful citizensat your
homes as well as you have performed the
duties of thorough soldiers in the field.-
BY such course you will best secure the
comfort of your families and kindred, and
rcstole tranquility to the country.
You will return to your homes with the
admiration of our people, won by the
courage and noble devotion you have dis
played in this long war. shall always
remember with pride the loyal support
and generous confidence you have given
me.
and bid you farewell with feeli'EaEof cor
dial friendship, and with earnest. wishes
that you may have hereafter allsthe pros
perity and happiness to be found IN the
J. f. JOHNSTON, General.
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HIDDEN TREASURES.

- No barren waste so desolate,
But even there,
Some little flower lifts its head
And scents the air.
Even in the deserts sandy plain
May yet be found,
Unlocked for JOY, a crystal spring
In depths profound.
No withered heart so cold and dead,
But, unrcvcaled,
Some tender, cherished bud of hope,
From sight concealed,
Sheds DER the gloomy soul within :
a light Divine;
And with its fragrance WATTS the prayer
To holy shrine.
Oft from the heart, desert drcar
To mortal eyes,
To syppath. and loving search
Responsive rise
Pure waters from afcctior's fOunt,
Which freely flow,
Till from its depths the arid plnins
With blossoms blow.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-06-22
Coy. BRoMN.-Thc Cincinnati Commo

Gov BRowS-Thc Cincinnati CONNER
cial says Many suppose Coy brown,
of Georgia. has been harshly dcalt,with,
and the benevolent and forgiying think
Of the Governor as languishing in loath-
some DUNGEON. gentlcman who called
On the President in tho evening, a few
DAYS ago, was by him made acquainted
With ayGovemor Bvown, Of Georgia, " who
was going about the city in ahack, with
out a guard, and had called at the White
House.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-06-22

Since the Sd of April last 1857 citizens
soldiers and ladies have taken the oath OF
allegiance to the United States in the city
Of Richmond.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-06-22
NEWS ITEMS.

NEWS
The passenger fare from Savannah to
New York is $40 in cabin, and $50 i'll
steesagc.
The first passenger train from Macon
to Atlanta reached the latter city on the
31st May.
Edward G. Tharin has been appointed
Inspector Of flour and meal at Charleston,
and Clarence c. Levy gaugcr of liquors,
molasses and spirits.
The rumor that Forrest is dead proves
incorrect. He has just issued an address
to his troops, advising submission to the
laws, and to aid in the restoration OF
peace.
A correspondent of the n Y. Tribune,
at Fortress Monroe, reports that the ru-
morcd manacling of Jeff Davis was fact,
and that the cx-President knocked down
two of his guards during the operation.
Holden has been appointed Governor Of
convention to change the constitution
of that State; by the proclamation giving
lin authority so to do. Negroes are ex-
cludcd from voting.
A TRUE bill of Indictment for treason
has been found against jeff Davis by the
grand Jury Of Washington, and it is said
that as soon as tho attendance of the wit
ncsses for the prosecution can be procur-
ed he will be taken from the casemates in
Fortress Monroe, where he is nowin close
confinement, and conveyed to Washing
ton for trial.
TIE War Department of the United
States Government has issued orders for
the preparation of six hundred thousand
blank discharges for the soldiers of the
army. This not only reveals the immense
force which they had in the field at the
end of the war, but the large scale of dis
bandment which is to follow. 1t will
need some foreign employment to keep
from mischief at home this immense num-
bcr of restless and otherwise unemployed
persons,
A delegation arrived in New York on
the 31st ultimo, from Montgomery, Ala.
Their object is to lay before the President
of the United States, series of resolu-
tions, expressive Of loyylty to the Union,
passed at large meeting of the citizens
of Alabama held at Montgomery. Also,
two letters, numerously signed, praying
for permission to convene the Legislature,
in order to restore the State of Alabama,
at the earliest possible day, to her politi-
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Gov. Pierpont, of Virginia, will shortly
issue his proclamation, appointing an cleo
ton for members of the Legislature OF that
State, in the districts at present unrepre-
sentcds
Hon. W. w. Boycc, formerly member
Of Congress from South Carolina, says q
correspondent of the Charleston Courier,
Is in Washington, and has called upon the
President. -
Steamboats, arc now running regularly
between Savannah and Macon.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-06-22

GREENBAcKs.-It NAV not be generally
known that by act of Congress, United
States Treasury generally termed
a grecnbacks are legal tender for all
dues except import and export duties and
the interest on the public debt. Goldand
silver can only be rated as articlesof mer-
chandize. This should be understood by
one and all.
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tions, expressive Of loySlty to the Union,
passed at large meeting of the citizens
of Alabama, held at Montgomery Also,
two letters, numerously signed, praying
for permission to convene the Legislature,
in order to restore the State OF Alabama,
at the earliest possible day to her politi-
cal relations with the Upited States.
JAMES A. Seldom, cx-Secretary of War,
and John fletcher, formerly Governor OF
yirgifia, were arrested in that State a
few days ago, pursuant to orders from
Washington. Lctchcr has arrived in
Washington and been committed to tile
Old Capitol Prison. Seldom was put on
board the gunboat in James river whore
on are also imprisoned ex-senator r. NJ.
II. Hunter and Judge Campbell, previous
" arrested 1t was believed in Rich
mond on Wednesday that Gen. Lee would
soon pc placed in custody OF tho authorl-
tics,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-01
Pa, STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
MANSFIELD, TIOGA CO, Pa.
THIS INSTITUTION WAS
Recognized By the State Authorities, IN
December, 1862.
State Normal School.

State Normal School.
And formally Opened as such IN September 1853.
The School is at length places upon Sc
cure basis-the State appropriation of the
current year enabling the Trustee to extin-
guish the greater portion of the outstanding
liabilities and to make extensive improve
mentS upon the buildings and grounds.
The Spring Term setH commence about
Nurch 10, 1865.
Prof F A. ALLEN, for the past six years in
charge of the Chester County (Pa.) Normal
School, has been elected Principal, ard Prof.
J.Strait, ofthe Edinboro State Normal School,
tion, has been appointed to the Professotship
of Languages and Mathematics.
Prof Allen is well known throughout the
State as gentleman OF accurate scholarship,
possessing a practical experience of fifteen
years as an educator of teachers, and thor
ough acquaintance with their educational
wants, acquired from his connection with
County Institutes in every section of Penn.
sylvania, as well as in other States.
Competent and thorough instructors will
be provided for the other departments of the
School.
The building has been refted throughout
and provided with furniture of the most ap-
proved style, together with an extensive col
lection of maps, charts, and works Of reference.
Excellent Chemical and Philosophical ap-
paratus will be in readiness at the opening of
the School.
To keep pace with the improvements in ed
ueation, a gymnasium will be erected, for
which valuable apparatus for the heavier
and lighter exercises has already been secured
The school year is divided into three terms
of thirteen weeks each, with no vacation, ex-
cept the week of Christmas Holidays.
1t is desirable that students should enter at
the commencement of term, and for period
of not less than thirteen weeks. Tuition,
in aduance per term, $500. No extra
charges for the laguages or the higher math-
ematics. Text books rented at reasonable
rates. Vocal and instrumental music at
teachers prices. Boarding in the hail ,$39 90
per Term wood for winter, 50 90 per term
washing, So 25; room rent, 81 SO.
The arrangements now made are of such
a nature as to warrant the Trustees in saying
that no other institution in the State affords
better facilities for the Education of Teachers,
or for the preparation Of students for college,
or for general business.
For further particulars address the Princi-
pal at Mansfield, Tioga county, Pa.
W. G. RIPLEY, Pres. Board of Trustees.
ALBERT CLARK, Secretary.
Mansfield, Dec. 90, 1864.
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Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
I'D for the county of Potter, the following
described real estate belonging to the estate
of George Ingrahsn late Of the township OF
Hebron, in said county, deceased, will be sold
to the highest and best bidder at the Court
House In the Borough of Coudersport on
Monday, the 10Th day or February
next, at o'clock P. NJ.
One lot of land situate IN the town of He
bron, Potter county, Bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at post the east
northeast corner of lot No. 40, conveyed by
the Trustees of the Bingham Estate to Russell,
Adams and Hunt, thence east and 7-10th
perches to post, thence North by line of lot
No. SO l39 perches to post, thence west by
line of said lot No. s6, "A and 7-lOths perches
to post, thence south by line of lot 81 now
or late in possession of George Higley, l39
perches to post, thence east by line of
aforesaid lot No. 40 II perches to the place
of beginning. Containing SixtyOne and
Two-Tenths acres more or less, on which are
about Fifteen acres improved, with shanty
barn and frame house partly enclosed.
A. B. GO0DSELL,
NORMAN DWIGHT, 1AO'ni d
Cnuderenort Ian % 1868
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aA. ATTENTION, EvERYBoDY.-Mr. Q. d.
SIMMONS wishes to purchase in the village OF
WellsvilIe gcud house and lot. lie also
wishes to sell or exchange the following
property, situated in 0swayO, Pa. : One large
new dwelling house, which cost $4,000, one
block of stores and $4,000 worth of Dry
Goods. Groceries, &c. Also one house and
barn opposite said stores one span black
carriage horses, one single horse, two new
TOP carriages, two democrat wagons, three
oren buggies, two cutters, one skeleton Wag-
on. one sulky, one sett pleasure bobs, two
lumber wagons, and other articles and live
stock too numerous to mention.
In addition to the above will sell or ex-
change. one lot of land at the head ofOswayo
creek, 372 acres also one lot on the plank
road leading from WellsYille to Oswayo, Pa,
27o acres: also one farm on the Eleven Mile,
on which is erected one frame house and barn
I6 acres improved; also one lot of land in
Michigan, near East Saginaw, OF l2O acres
The above lands are all suitable for farms,
and are valuable for their fine hemlock timber
and some pine. also, will sell the property
known as the Lyman property at Oswayo Viii
lage, one Gothic dwelling house, barn, and
other buildings, with about Is acres of land.
good and sufficient warrantee deed will be
given fora part or the whole. This property
will be sold regardless of value, or exchanged
for goods, farms, or other, property. For fur
ther particulars inquire of G. h. Simmons,
WellsYille, n. Y.
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Notice.

GERxANlA, Potter Co., Pa, Aug |, 1868.
n Office is hereby gwen that Charles Bu-
~ shor, now or late of this county, holding
the following described property, has not yet
paid any consideration whatever fer the same,
and all persons are hereby warned not to pur-
chase any of said property of the said Bushor
before the decision of the Court is given in
this case and C. Bushor has paid to me The
consideration money therefor.
The following is the property:
1st. A certain tract Of land near the Ger
mania MILL in warrant 5075, Abbott to township,
Potter county, Pa, containing 100 acres
Also % acres in warrant 507S and adjoining
the above.
End. A certrin tract of land, with Mill and
improvements thereon, near Kettle Greek, in
warrant 58l9, in Stewartson township, Potter
county, Pa, containing about 204 acres.
G. Bushor holds also in trust warrant no.
25Ol, in Gaines township, Tioga county, Pa,
on the road leading from Germania to Gaines,
containing $50 acres.
If VIM. RADDE.
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RSy- List of articles contained IN box
packed January II, 1865; to be sent to the
q. S. Sanitary Commission 1907 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia:
/ pair socks from Mrs. Hannah Lyman.
" g Maria Lyman.
l roll lint and 10 pincushions from the
girls of Sweden Valley.
quilt from the young ladies of Sweden
Valley.
/ roll lint and 35 papers from Katie Bird.
j pair socks from Mrs. Gridley.
d" 1" B. Lewis.
au " P. A Stebbins.
l quilt, l bottle wine from Miss Helen
Brown.
j pair socks from Miss Frona Bird.
81 q q lbs dried raspberries from
Mrs Wn. Eetzger.
handkerchiefs from Mrs. A. G. 0lmsted.
/" Miss c. Stockwell.
5e lbs dried bisckberries from the children
of Hebron.
23lbs dried blackberCies from Ellen Barnes.
Mrs. Reed,
Mrs. Randall and Mrs. Burton.
bottles currant jelly, bottle blackberry
ielly from Mrs. Conwsy.
3 lbs dried fruit from Mrs. c. Armstrong.
A. SMITH, Secretary.
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VARIOUS MATTERS.

En-. JOURNAL; l have been thinking for
some time past that there was danger that
the people of this county had become so much
absorbed in the war, and in the raising of
money to pay bounties to fill quotas, that
thev would neglect other important matters.
The Temperance cause, how does that
standi Is there single Temperance organ
ization alive in this county II not, IS 1t
creditable to the philanthropic or christian
part of our population Is any decent citi-
zen of this county willing to go back to the
days of drunkenness and its attendant vices
II not. would it not be well to do something
to prevent such a calamity? As yet though
we have unfortunately, chiefly through the
influence of pretended medicines or Bitters,
gone down hill, we are still on high ground,
and the people who assemble at the County
Seat on all public occasions, give evidence of
the glorious work done-so much so that
il is always mentioned by strangers who come
here on such occasions.
Then there is the Educatiodal interest
Are we doing justice to tha: Do we fully
appreciate that this is the best place in the
State to raise up men and women, and that
to raise them in perfection is hundred
times more profitable than to raise big crop.
ofwheat or shining fat horses? There is an
excellent School kept in the Coudersport
Academy at this time. If the number OF
scholars in attendance were one hundred
instead of fifty, it would be more to the
credit of our people, and would promise bet
ter for our coming men and women.
The war will soon be ended. The first
streaks of dawn are already shooting up in
the east. Let US wake up to the demands of
the hour, AVID prepare to carry forward the
great moral interests that have been nearly
neglected for four years past. J.SM,