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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-05
Tho Dry Goods Market.

q New YoRK, Dec. 4.-The dry goods mar
ket is very quiet, in part from the storm
and further from the fact that it is too soon
after the meeting of Congress to have buy
ers in market prepared to operate. Hold
ers of goods are still firm in their views,
and Notwithstanding an absence of business
there seems but little prospect of lower
prices. Should cotton decline or Congress
remove any part Of the tax on manufac-
lures, or make any other favorable changes
in the existing legislation, goods will nee
essarily follow; but with the present stead
iness in the market for cotton, prices are
firm as the margin of profit above the cost
of production Is very slight. iT
Woolen goods are more steady than for
the past few months. Stocks are diminish
ing under the stopping of the mills, and
the market feels it somewhat. In cloths
and cassimeres there Is but little change, but
in some makes of woolens suitable to spring
trade there islmore activity, and linseys and
flannels are in light stocks. Prints quiet
but steady; no change in prices and little
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-05

New York, Dec. 4.-The Commercials
money article says the publication of the
documents connected with the opening OF
Congress has no very appreciable effect
upon the markets, except that the exhibit
of the condition of the public finances has
an assuring effect upon Government secu-
rites, and has produced slight advance in
bonds,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-05
The Charter Election .

The weather is very unpleasant; driz-
zling rain is falling. The vote cast at the
charter election is said to be very light, and
the total number will not exceed perhaps
$4,000.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
For the Standard

For the Standard.
DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT MURDER--We
learn that about o'clock ON Thursday eve
ming last, Col. II. Brady, Superintendent of
the Bureau of Freedmen, Refugees and Aban-
doned Lands for this district in the State of
orth-Carolina, was assaulted in his room at
MIR. w. ID. Haywood's house. in this City.
The facts occurred as follows: An uu-
known citizen came to the door and inquired
for Col. Brady, who met him. He asked the
Colonel to walk to his office to transact bust
ness. Tea being ready the Colonel declined,
and the stranger entered the sitting
room and sat until tea over After tel,
the Colonel still declined to 90 out.
and invited the stranger up stairs to his
room. After they entered the assailant
locked the door and drawing a re-
volver advanced when scufffe ensueCf last
ing some time, in which Col Brady succeed
ed in mastering his opponent and escaping
unframed. The assailant also passed out of
the house without being arrested, saying
that II Col. Brady had not given the sign of
Master Mason he would have killed him
which the Colonel denies
He gave his name as Waterbury from Fay-
cttevillc. and also that he had been badly
treated in prison ut Point Lookout, and had
determined to be revenged for it,
Advices from Goldsboro', day or two af-
ter. seem to show that the proposed assassi-
nation was known in that place, before its
attempted commission. A FRIEND.
Raleigh, Dec. 18th, 1866.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
Congressional Committees.

The committee to investigate the New Or
leans riot has already commenced operations,
having examined several persons already
1t is also making preparations to proceed to
New Orleans to push the Investigations as
fast as possible.
The North Carolina General Assembly
seems to be so anxious to establish the 10y
atty of the dominant party in this State, that
we are surprised that they do not ask Con
gress to send committee thither to investi-
gate the matter. Suppose you do so. We
are willing to abide the test.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

We the Senior) have just returned from
visit to Washington, and we have no time to
write at length to-day in relation to what
we saw and heard. Our readers will hear
from us at length hereafter in relation to the
condition of affairs at the federal City.
We invite attention to the bill introduced
into the House of Representatives by Mr.
Stevens, of Pennsylvania to re-establish civil
government in North. Carolina We regard
this as an excellent measure for the end in
view. We feel sure that Congress will spec
Oily adopt this measure, or one similar in
character.
We shall refer to this measure more at
length hereafter.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

The RAT NUISANCE. Catching rats is
often difficult, as old rats are proverbially
cunning. Laying around poison is dangerous
not alone, but also Objectionable, for the re,.-
son that rats may die at inaccessible spots
and contaminate the atmosphere with the
well-known detcstable odor A better plan
has been adopted by one of our correspon-
dents, by which he takes advantage of the
cunning habits of the rats. He covers the
floor hear the rat hole with a thin iayer of
moist caustic potash when the rats walk on
this it makes their feet sore; these they lick
with their tongues it makes their mouths
sore, and the result is that they shun this 10
cality not alone, but appear to tell all the
neighboring rats about it, and eventually the
house is entirely abandoned by them, not
outstanding the ncighborhood may be
teeming with rats.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
Destructive. Firerin Morsanson. :.

Destructive Firegin MorgantOn. @as
We are indebted to friend, to whom our
thanks are hereby returned, for the follow
ing account of the recent fire in Morganton,
in this State:
MoReANToN, Dec. 18th, 1866
eve had quite an extensive confagration
in this place yesterday afternoon. The old
Smyth Hotel, occupied as private residence
by E. S. Walton, Esq. A large brick store
house owned by Maj. J. G. Smyth and occu-
pied by E. S. Walton and w. S. Moore. The
store house occupied by Mr.. Hildebrand !;
the dwelling house of John w. McElrath,
ESQ.,, and the Post-office were all burned to
the ground A high wind prevailed at the
time and many other buildings were in i'm
minent danger but the almost superhuman
efforts of many citizens both white and col
ored arrested the destroying elements. lam
glad to be able to state that nearly every
thing of value was saved from the burning
houses. 1t may be invidious to mention
names whore there were so many who acted
wcll-but too much praise cannot be
Voorhees,, Mr.. VIM. Corpening, DR.. T. J..
Corpening g, Capt. Saml. Kirkland. Mr.. John
Martin, whites, and Neal, formerly belong
ing to T. r. Caldwell. Esq, Tom, formerly a
slave of E. S. Walton, Esq, VIM. Slade, free
man of color Ed formerly of E. J. Erwin,
and many others, both white and colored
whose names are not now remembered. The
fire was entirely accidental originating no
doubt fiom spark from the chimney Of the
dwelling occupied by E. S. Walton, ESQ
There was no insurance on any of the pro-
perty except on Mr.. Walton's stock of
SOOQSn
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

RIsToR MAKES A SPEECH-Madame Risto-
Theatre, Washington, on Saturday evening,
appearing in her great character of Eliza
BETH to Il crowded house. She was called
before the curtain, and made the following
farewell speech
Ladies' and Gentlemen :: My reception at
Washington has impressed me profoundly.
The Capital of this wonderful nation, the
great names of the past and the presens that
consccrate it, inspire a thousand emotions.
can speak but one-God bless America
A Washington letter referring to this
speech says it was of twenty-nine seconds
duration. which took her two days to COM
NIT to memory, in or,er to speak it in the
English language. Manager Grau kindly
furnished the newspaper fraternity wish cop
les of the speech ten hours in advance of its
delivery"
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
Southerners Emigrating to the West.

About seventy-fve more emigrants from
North Carolina to Indiana passed through
Baltimore yesterday, making three or four
parties who have Travelled over the same
route in a short time. Not less than three
thousand emigrants from the Ola NortlI
State have gone West since the close of the
war; and among them are some of the most
energetic and industrious citizens of the
State. 1t must be sad condition of affairs
which brings about this dcpopuation, at
time when North Carolina, inf common with
her sister States, rather needs an influx of
just ssuch men as are leaving her borders
Unless wisdom and justice prevail IN the
South, and prompt and vigorous measures
are taken to produce counter-movement to
offset this emigration, that section must as
suredly drift still further behind in the race
of progress and Improvement. The sooner
the leading men there realize this fact. the
better it will be for themselves and the South.
-Wash. STIR. Dec. 1874.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

GOVERNOR PATTON, of Alabama, an eldely
gentleman, not we believe of any profession
but an honorable and successful business
man, is the first of the Southern governors to
see the political folly of his people in refus-
ing to ratify the constitutional amendment,
and has had the sense and courage to fall out
of line and even to be inconsistent with him.
self, for. repudiating his message on the open
ing of the session. he has sent special to the
Legislature recommending that Alabama
should adopt the amendment lest a worse
thing betal her. This the Legislature has
refused to do, though it is possible they
might if they knew how ardently the people
they hate here in the North are hoping that
they will not North Carolina has rejected
the amendment. and the Raleigh Sentinel,
Governor Worth's organ, the organ of the
late sccessonists, gravely explains its oppesi-
ton by startling that it objects principle
from habit, too, it might have said. if it
were not for some recent difficulties to anv
measure which lool>to the injury OF the old
Government Nation, Dec 18th.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

The efforts of the Judiciary Committee of
the House of Commons of this State to in
timidate and brow beat Mcssrs Harris and
Jenkins will fail They are brave, honest,
loyal men. and they will conduct themselves
accordingly. They are not to be intimida-
ted by traitors. The day is not distant when
the cowardly majority who are attempting
to domineer over these gentlemen because of
their recent visit to Washington, will meet
the fate they deserve.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
RALEIGH. N. @
The North-Carolina Standard.

We return our thanks to our friends for
the additions they are making to our sub
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The terms of the Standard are as follows
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The circulation of the Standard among
Northern capitalists and others, renders it a
good medium for advertising lands and other
property for sale.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
Another Bill.

Mr.. Julan's bill for fixing civil governments in
districts lately in revolt against the United States
and for the restoration OF the said districts to their
forfeited rights as States in the Union introduced
on the 18th inst, and referred, is in subs as
follows:
Whereas the people OF the districts lately in re-
volt against the United States by their act of trea
son and rebellion against the same have no civil
government within their borders, and have no
power to restore such government without the
Intervention of Congress, Whereas, the govern
ments inaugurated in said districts by the Presi-
dent are dtacto and provisional only. having no
validity whatever save in the continual acquies-
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
FLORIDA.
Troubles in Regard to Contseated Property

Troubles in Regard to Confsezted Property
The Presence Of Troops. Still Required.
NEW ORLEANS, Decen1ber 12-Ofacial &C
counts from Florida Indicate considerable
ill feeling between citizens there, arising
from the possessions of csnfiscated property
Parties who purchased real estate at Confed
crate confscation sales refuse to relinquisl
their claims to refugee owners. The court
in some counties have sustained the holder
of such property, but issued writs of eject
ment against persons holding property con
fscated and sold by the United States
General Foster, commanding the State
thinks that the troops cannot be 50 fely re-
moved.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Wewere shown letter, on Friday evening
last, from Gen. N. P. Banks, of Massachu-
sets, member of Congress from the 9th dis
trict of that State, dated at Washington,
make the following extract:
81 appreciate the difficulties of your stu
alton, and know, as well as if I were at your
side the venom of the prominent Southern
leaders, but hope, in good time, that just
government will be established in the States
now under their CONTROL
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

80 The governor Of Missouri has been COM
PEELED to call nut twenty four companies of
cavalry and a regiment of infantry, State
troops, to preserve order in those "portions
of the State, infested by murderers, who de-
fly civil authority and have the sympathy
and aid of a number of people in the Coun-
ties where they have their haunts." The adj
jutant General is instructed to organize and
equip this force
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Enigrants are passing from Georgia andl
Alabama to Texas.
Oil has been discovered in ST. Clair county,
in the latter State, at the depth of 900 feet
It is very abundant. What news is there
from our Coal fields in relation to petro-
cum 2 Will the Greensboro Patriot inform
US?
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

A Convention of the Lutheran church as
sembled in Philadelphia on the 18th inst
Thirteen orthodox synods in the United
States and Canadas were represented, there
being over one hundred delegates present
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

1t is probable that the services of all the
female clerks in the Treasury department.,
Washington, will soon be dispensed with.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Permanent military parts are being estab-
lished at Granada, Jackson, Vicksburg and
Nachez, Miss.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Four hundred pounds sterling of Confed-
crate gold has been turned over to the U. s.
government by an English banking COM
pany.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

The evacuation of the larger towns and
cities of Mexico, by French troops, is rapid
ly progressing.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

The remarks of Mr.. Jordon, of Montgom-
cry, in opposition to the adoption of the ma
.jority report on the Constitutional Amend
ment, will appear in our next.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

The Governor of Georgia has vetoed the
Stay Law, and the lower House of its Lcgis-
lature voted down a Bankrupt bill
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
The InsoIence of Treason.

We learn that Mr.. Blythe, of Henderson,
has been examined before Committee of
the House of Commons in relation to his
statement III open House as to the treatment
of loyal Union men in his part of the State
And we also learn that Messrs Harris and
Jenkins, of the Legislature, who recently
visited Washington have also been summon
! cd before q Committee of the House of Com
mons and Intercepted us to their business in
| Washington,
| We regret that these worthy gentlemen
consented to appear before this Committee
| These examinations constitute part of the
tactics of the dislovalists to intimidate and
brow beat Union men. 1t is the latest exhi-
hition Of impudence and arrogance which
has marked the proceedings of the present
General Assembly, sO-called, of this State
But the day of this body is short. A loyal
Congress will deal with it good time.
There is a law of this State, we believe, to
punish treason against the State. Perhaps
the General Assembly will order arrests and
trials under this law. They have as much
right 10 do this as they have to interrogate
loyal Union men before committees. with a
view to intimidate them and to make capi-
tai against the Union cause in this State.
Since the above was written We learn that
Mr. Jenkins appeared before the Committee,
hut was not examined.
The questions put to Mr. Harris showed
that the Committee were looking for facts
to involve Union men in a reasonable con-
spiracy to overthrow the existing State GOV
eminent What will the Congress of the
United States think of this 1t is now clear
that this dsloyal General Assembly, called
and held under martial law. is ready to pun
ish as traitors to the State every Union man
who has urged Congress to re-organize and
supersede the existing State Government!
WE CALL UPON THE UNION MEN
OF THE STATE TO STAND FIRM. If
these traitors dare to proceed further we are
confident the Congress will at once sweep
them from existence. and they will be held
to that condign punishment which they so
richly deserve
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

In Spain the art of dulterating food is
carried to perfection. Butter, in that favored
latitude, is composed of tallow, remnants of
cheese, the juice of the petals OF marisold,
and raw potatoes scraped and reduced to
pulp. This delicious compound is made
into cakes, and outwardly provided with a
layer of the genuine article.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Treason dies hard, as is proved by the
writings of a large majority of the Legisla-
trre of this State
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

In reasoning, if you wish differences that
will not follow, draw them.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

Woman's writes-Postscripts
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

How TO SELECT POULTRY--As this is
the season when most housekecpers adorn
their tables with turkeys. geese and ducks,
we give few words of advice in regard to
their selection. which, if followed, will prove
advantageous. A yonng turkey has II smooth
leg and soft bill, and if fresh, the eyes will
be bright and the feet moist Old turkeys
have scaly feet. Young fowls have tender
skin, smooth legs, and the breast bone yields
readily to the pressure of the finger The
best are those that have yellow legs The
feet and legs of the old fowl look as if they
had seen hard service in the world Young
ducks feel tender under the wing, and the
web OF the foot is transparent. The best are
thick and hard on the breast Young geese
have yellow bills, and the feet are yellow anu
supple; the skin may be easily broken by the
head OF pin; the breast is plump. and the
tat white. An old goose is unit for the bu-
man stomach.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

COLONEL ST. LEeER GRENFELL-lhe
Florida House of Representatives has ad0P,
ted report and resolutions upon the cas- case
of Col. George st. Leger Grenfell. q heu
tenant in the British army, who volunteers ',r
tor the Confederate cause, and Subsequent
was placed on the stats of General Brs9s
and Lee. Owing to a MISUNDERSTANDING
with the Confederate War Department ~.
resigned, and subsequently, while huhi'nII
on the prairies of Illinois, was arrested ~"
tried by a military commission. for Gu.
spring to release Confederate prisoners ~
Camp Douglas, and to burn Chicago ias
was sentenced to death, but the sen ,.el ~
was commuted to imprisonment for HE ..
the dry Tortugas in Florida. where ne No. ors
/ is. The committee say that the charges a.. ~
utterly groundless, and the colonel is vlca Gun,
to perjury. They say that there are an1u'
| five hundred prisoners now at Dry loisN
| gas Charleston Cpa,fsr, Nocen'ber T.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18
REPORT

Ofthe Select Joint Committee of both Houses
of the General assembly, on the proposition
to adopt the Congressional Constitutional
A,,,en4,21ent
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-18

J. NJ. LEACH, Chairman.
HENRY T. CLARKE.
II. NJ. WAUGH,
JOS. J. DAVIS,
IHOS. S. KEENAN,.
J. P. II. RUSS,
ARCH. Nc LEAN,
PHILLIP HODNETT,
JNO. M. PERRY.
J. NJ. M0REHEAD, JR.,
y. A. CONVICTION,
w. D. JONES.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-10-24
CANADA.

The Commercial Bank and Great
Western Il. Il. Law Suit. The Cen-
tenary OF Meth0dism Celebrated.
TORONTO, g. W., October 23.-The
million and a-half suit between the
Commercial Bank and the Great
Western Railroad, that has been at
issue for six years, has been closed by
direct negotiations satisfactory to both
parties.
The Centenary of Methodism in
America was celebrated here and
throughout Canada. tt4
A violent storm has prevailed here
since Sunday night.
QUEBEC, October 23.-The Grand
Trunk Railroad will carry free all
contributions for the relief Of the suf-
ferers by the late fire. Large supplies
of produce are coming in from the
country Carpenters and Joiners are
working gratuitously in the erection
Of temporary sheds. The amount of
the contributions raised in this city
has reached $4,000 The weather
continues tino. ~
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-10-24

hor crow Off The ono on fire sunk
nt 3 p. NJ, on the 22d.
New YoRK, Oct. GA public
meeting will be held tomorrow, ut
tho Produce Exchange In this city,
for the purpose Of rendering assist
anco 10 those who suffered by the
late fire Mt Quebec.
Nav YoHR. Oct. 90 Tho Evening
ItcTrese says
The Roberts Headquarters on
broadway are beginning 10 resume The
animated appearance they presepat,,ed
before tho Invasion Of Canada. The
circumstance is explained by the fact
that tho President of the Brother.
hood and all tho subordinate officers
throughout the country are engaged
In making preparations for another
campaign. A contract for uniforms
has been given. To manpiaetnrcr and
they will soon be ready for the Fenian
army.
All tho States havo been divided
into Fenian Military Dietrictg, and
each are ready 10 send their appoint.
cd quotas TO tho field when called on.
There IA no truth whatever, IN the re-
port that Col. Roberts has sold the
arms under his control 10 Santa Anha.
The Col. indignantly denied the ru-
NOR this =. M The uniforms are 70
be- nearly similar TO those worn by
the United States army, with the ex-
coption Of the buttons. The eapa
will be ornamented with baud OF
geon ribbon aud the harp of Erin ii
10 apnear on the front.