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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

JENNY LIND.-"The Swedish Nightin-
gale" after so many years of domestic re-
tirement, seems inclined to let the world
hear her molodious notes once more. Sne
still lives in a magnificent house, surrounded
by extensive grounds, in Wandsworth, four
or five miles from London, where with her
husband and her group of beautiful children
she is realizing the pleasures Of" Home, sweet
home" and where she received an elegant
hospitality of the most distinguished people
of England and of foreign lands. About
two weeks ago she appeared at c. ncert in
St. James Hall: and next Monday she is to
appear there again, on this occasion tor the
benefit of the wounded soldiers of the sever
al nations Of Europe now engaged in war
When she came upon the stage, two weeks
ago, the audience rose, waved handkerchiefs
shouted and applauded for several moments
in most rapturous manner. In appearance
she is no longer young; she is very thin and
bony; her face is pale and lined as ifby time
and care; but her manner was that OF the
same girlish simplicity which years ago was
SO great charm. There was the utmost
eagerness to catch the tones of her voice, and
to ascertain if it had lost any of its old rich
ness, sweetness and power. The first verse
or two of the song indicated slight weak
ness and huskiness; then there was almost
break, and the room was as still as death in
fear of failure; when Jenny seemed to rally
beneath the embarrassment. to rouse all her
old powers; and the remainder of the song
was given with splendid full and triumph
ant gust of voice. The delight of the audi
ence was unbounded, and she retired from
the stage in perfect storm of applause. A
very pretty scene occurred when later in the
evening she sang her famous bird song y
Her children were sitting just beneath her,
on the seat nearest the stage; and the little
things were the first to lift their hands and
clap them together with delight at their
mothers success; and as she withdrew, tax
ing no notice of the general acclamation, shs
smiled her loving recognitions at her chill
dren and threw them kisses. The scene wa!
so natural and so genuine in ita tender fa
miliarity as to draw tears from many eyes,
London Letter.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

WARM EURoPE.-The last dispatche
from Europe by the cable inform us that the
renewal of the late bloody contest is immi-
nent. Austria has acted in bad faith to-
wards Italy, and Prussia has notified her
that such conduct will not be tolerated. It
is not improbable that Austria has been as
sured ofsupport by some other power, in
the event of her refusal to comply with the
sard terms laid down by Prussia.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
The Pittsburgh Convention.

We are requested by the Chairman of the
Resident Committee for North Carolina, ap-
pointed by the National Executive Commit
tee of the Soldiers and Sailors Union. for
the purpose of acting in conjunction with
the General Committee in securing a full rep
resentation at the Pittsburgh Convention, to
announce the names of the following dele
gates to that Convention from this State :;
and to state also that not only those named
but all loyal Union Soldiers and Sailors of
North Carolina who may see fit to attend,
will receive cordial welcome to the Con-
vention
Surgeon Fl. j. Menninger, Newbern.
Capt. A. H. Tourgee. Hendersonville.
c. Hoggard, Windsor.
Littleton johnson, do
Lieut.. ]. II. Etheridge, Beaufort.
w. G. Liverman, Roxabe
w. Henry Eddins, Forestville.
j. T. Mizell. Plymouth
Cherry, Washington.
Elijah A. Smith, Onslow G. H.;
Barnes Griffith. Winston.
Pryates Henry Copeland, James Goodwin,
Thomas Copeland, Daniel Overton, John NJ
Brinkley, james Askew, Lemuel w. Parker
and Cincinnatus Pierce Winton.
First Sergeant A. McKensie, Wilmington.
Private George N. Green, Colerain.
Private Joseph A. Odom, Rich Square.
Private Eli Copeland, Edenton.
PriVates CASTOR Greene and John w. Will
son, Murfreesbnro'.
Hospital Steward Nutting, Portsmouth,
NC.
Sergeant Richard Lowea and privates Abner
Harrell and John W. Holleman, HarrelsviIe
Gunner JAS. w. Green, U. S. Navy, Win
ton.
Iandsman William Askau, Hnlara;n
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, N. T., Sept 16. Alexander Cat
tell, United States Senator is receiving the
votes Of all the Republicans in each House.
The Democrats refusing to vote. They pre-
sented protest declaring the new law for
theelection of the United States Senators un-
constitutional and also declared there was
novacancy.
They also condemn the United States Sem
ate in severe terms for depriving Mr.. Stock
ton of his vote while being permitted to re-
tain his seat. The Legislature will meet In
joint Convention tomorrow.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
Grand Lodge U. S., 1. O. O. F.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2s.-The Grand Lodge
of the United States, I. o. O. F., in session
to-day elected the following officers for the
ensuing term of two years james P. Sanders,
of New York, M. W. Grand Sire; Edward D.
Farnsworth, of Tenn, R. W. Deputy Grand
Sire; JAS M. Ridgly, Of Maryland, R. w.
Grand Secretary Joshua Vansant, of Mary
land. R. W. Grand Treasurer. The attend
ance is large; nearly every State in the Union
and Canada and the British Provinces being
represented.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
Mail Routes and Post-ofices.

The special agent for this State, DR.. A.
Jobe, is still indtfatigably engaged in pro-
viding mail facilities for our people. He
requests US to say that he would like to have
information from all parts of the State in
relation TO useless mail routes that should
be suspended, and also as to routes that
should be established Also, any informa-
ton in relation to mail facilities that may
be deemed important. Address him at
Raleigh.
We learn that about half the post-ofices
have been re-estab lished in this State.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

BEAUTIFUL PAIRs.-Sumner and Stevens.
Butler and Brownlow Holt and Holden
Fine illustrations OF that exquisite virtue,
called loyalty. Will such sinners ever get to
heaven? All we had forgotten that they
had discovered loyal hearen.-Asheuille
Neus.
Now, what sense is there in the above p
Who is enlightened or improved by ita-
But this is specimen of much that we find
IN the secession press.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

How rs TINS a-We see in the Raleigh
papers an advertisement stating that the
" Harrell Family or Carolina Vecalists," will
give Concert in the Commons Hall on Fri
day evening. &C. BY what authority is the
State Capitol used for the convenience Of
wandering Ministries and concert perform
ers The Commons Hall belongs tn the
people of the State, and they are taxed
to keep it in good order and repair,
and for one we protest against its be-
ing used by Ethiopian Minstrels, the
Harrell Family, or public concerts Of any
kind. The Commons Hall has recently been
repainted and gas fixtures introduced at con-
siderable expense to. the State Treasury and
we ask is it right that it should be used for
the same purpose that Theatres and Town
Halls are intended for2 If it is thus used,
the people of the Statewill not only be taxed
for cleaning the filth from the floor and walls,
bat they will have to pay considerable gas
bill during the year. We have no idea who
is to blame for permitting the Capitol Of the
State of North-C Carolina to be used for snct
| purposes, but we know that some OF the
| State officers ought to interfere and prevent
Il. We direct their attention to the matter
Western Democrat.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

We are grati6ed to learn that Col. VIM.
E. Anderson, Superintendent of the Episco-
pal Sunday School in this city, has in hand
funds sufficient for building neat Sunday
School room, on the Church lot, and that the
work will be Immediately commenced. Part
of the funds, are the proceeds of the Fair
which was gotten up by the ladies for that
purpose last Spring. The building is to be
finished by Christmas.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
Laudsman William Askew, Colerain.

What mind can realize the stupendous
baseness of the Radicals of the South, who
are urging on these blood-hounds at the
North in their spring at the throats of those
with whom they have been raised and with
whom they have lived2 The "IlIiad of our
woes'' and the abomination of desolation"
with which we are threatened have been ag-
gravated, if not induced, by such men as W.
W. Holden and his aiders and abettors.-
What fate is bad enough for such paracides,
who glory in the ruin which their misTepre
sentations and vile ISLANDERS may produce
Mr.. johnson now " stands, likes stone-walP'
between us and destruction. Should the
Radicals carry large majority this fall they
will remove him, or involve the whole coun-
try in one wild confagration. Then where
will the Southern Radicals stand2 Will not
the tue men on that dies aren turn upon
these authors of their miseries and rend them
In pieces? Better for them in that fearful
time that they had never been bOrn-Ch
l0tte Times
In reply to these threats of outrage and
assassination we say to the Times that the
Union men of the State .are prepared for any
emergency. They intend to enjoy the RIGHT
of free speech and independent action or
perish in the attempt.
1t is not true that the Unionists Of the.
North are "blood-hounds,' or that the.
Unionists of this State are advocating meas
ures, or consenting to measures that wnuld
humiliate or degrade the South. The Union
men of this State are the very Dcst friends
the South has. They would save the South
from further impoverishment and calamity,
by promptly accepting the proposed Consti-
tutional amendment And we undertake to
say, as we will prove if necessary, that there
is not principle in this amendment which
has not received the approval of President
johnson.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
at New York and
Boston.

New YORK, Sept. 1s.-The great public
demonstration last evening in support of the
Presidents policy was attended BY nearly
one hunded thousand persons. Gen. Dix,
R. H. Pruyn, Hoffman, Senator McDougal
and others spoke
It is rumored that three hundred Fenians
purpose leaving Boston tomorrow for raid
on some Canada banks President Robertsis
taking measures to stop the expedition.
Arrived, the Quaker City, from Charles
ton, and the ]. M. Eyerman, from Calves
ton.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

- Union men who agree In principle,
but who differ as to the details by which the
Union should be restored, ought not to fall
out by the way. Let this be remembered.
Surely ALL can unite on ALFRED DOCK
ERY. -H
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
Gen. Baird Believed.

WASHINGTON; Sept. 1S.-Gen. Baird has
been formal relieved from command Of the
department of the Gulf and assigned to duty
in the department Of the Lakes. He is or
dered to report to Gen. Hooker.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

An Indian of the Papsunkey tribe, living
at Pocahontas, Va. named Edmund Palwha-
ty, recently fell from the topmast of a schoon-
er in the James river and was. killed.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
Rates of Subscription.

To those who get up clubs of five or more sub
scribers, one copy, gratis, will be furnished.
A cross ID mark on the paper indicates the ex-
piration of the subscription.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
New york markets.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19th.-Gold, 1463.--
Cotton unchanged. Sterling quiet OH.
Carolina new bonds, 641.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

JUDGE MERRIMoN.-We are gratifed to
state that Judge Merrimon, who has been
confined for several days by indisposition at
the Exchange Hotel, in this City, was suffi-
GENTLY recovered on Wednesday morning to
leave for Nash Court. The Attorney Gene
raj, Mr.. Rogers, has also been confined by in
disposition, and we have not learned wheth-
er he was able to leave with the Judge for
Nashville. Johnston Superior Court will be
held next week, and Wake Court the week
after.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26


PROBABLE RELEASE OF Mr.. DAVIS IN
OCTOBER New York Heralds WASH
ington correspondent, under date of the 18th,
says:
In previous dispatch I stated there was
good reason to believe that in few days
JEFF. Davis would be released on parole or
bail. l received my information from high
official, who possesses excellent facilities for
learning the Presidents views and intentions
on such subjects. The announcement created
quite futter among the politicians, and
several very influential ones, favorable to the
Presidents restoration policy, ventured to call
on him to ascertain if the announcement
were well founded. They urged the Presi-
dent to defer any action in the matter until
after the fall elections, reminding him that
he was already accused of sympathizing
with rebels and abusing the pardoning pow
er, and assuring him that the release of the
head rebel at this time would be handled by
the Radicals in the present campaign with
powerful effect, and greatly impair the chan
ces of the party now laboring to elect to office
men who would support his (the Presi-
dent's) policy. This, have on undoubted
authority. The President replied, that many
distinguished and loyal gentlemen from both
the North and South had appealed to him
for the release of Davis, and presented several
considerations, which made favorable i'm
preston on his mind, why Davis should not
be held longer in confinement, and that he
had said to them that if, from any fault OF
the court or the proper officers of the govern
ment, Davis should not be brought to trial
in October, he should not, from any reasons
then known to him, deem it his duty to hold
the prisoner for another term; but that in
giving the friends of Davis this assurance he
had not anticipated the action of the court,
and had not appointed any time for Davis
release in the event of his not being tried
He declared that he had from the first desir-
ed to have Davis tried for treason, and had
used such influence and authority as ne pos
sessed to have the trial take place ct an ear
ly day; but that if there should be further
delay in bringing on the trial he believed
that neither the interests of the country nor
his duty demanded that he keep the prison
er longer in custody He also stated that
he was unable to perceive that the release OF
Davis ON parole or bail would furnish the
Radicals with valuable weapon, but that
he believed the masses. if there should be
further unnecessary delay in bringing him to
trial, would approve of his being condition
ally released.
It is well understood in the best informed
official circles that Davis will not be tried at
the October term, so that his release may be
looked for soon after, but not until after that
time.
On dit that Mr.. Reed, one of Davis coun-
sci, had been authorized by the Attorney
General to say to his client that the govern
ment would direct his immediate release on
condition of his leaving the country never to
return, and that Davis Indignantly rejected
the offer.
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Experience is the father, and memory the
mother of wisdom.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26
The Presidents Return to Warrington
Grand and Enthusiastic Reception In
Baltimore and Washington-T Presi.
dents Speech at the White Honse.

The Pfesl0ent,s Return TO Wasn1mgtOn-
Grand and Enthusiastic Reception In
Baltimore and Washington-The Presi.
dents Speech at the White House.
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 15.-The Presi-,
dent arrived tonight, being delayed by the
ovation which the people of Baltimore insis-
ted on paying him. Tens of thousands
flocked around him there and would take no
refusal
A vast concourse of persons awaited for
hours the Presidents arrival at the railroad
depot here. He was escorted to the City
Hall and subsequently to the White House,
Notwithstanding it was after nightfall The
procession which marched up the avenue
was very large, and common council, de-
partmental and civil bodies The demonstra-
ton was very imposing and the President
was received with great cheering by the thou
sands that thronged Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
After arriving at the White House, the
President addressed the crowd as follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS For this demonstration
you tender me upon my return home to as
sumo the discharge of my official duties, you
will please accept my heartful thanks. Such
welcome from the people who have been
the daily eyewitnesses of the manner in
which have discharged my duties is pecul-
iarly gratifying. All I can promise you for
the future is that it will be a continuance of
my conduct in the past. have tried to
discharge my official duties in compliance
with the Constitution and the principles
which deemed to be right will add that
the sentiment which you exhibit tonight is
not peculiar to yourselves, but that which
pervades the country. Where ever have
been, my opinion is that the expression which
has gone abroad in thecountry with regard to
sustaining Government of Constitutional
law is unmistakable and not to he misunder-
stood. believe the day is not distant when
the judgment of the American people will be
made manifest that the Union must be re-
stored tnat peace and prosperity and har-
mony must again prevail throughout the
United States believe I can safely testify
that the great portion of your fellow-citizens
that have visited, and have seen millions
of them since left you, will accord with me
in sustaining the principle of free Govern
ment in compliance with the Constitution OF
the country Permit me in retiring this
evening to again tender you-a people whom
I have known long and in whose midst
have served in various official capacities, and
now serve in that of chief Magistrate-my
heartfelt thanks for this cordial welcome.
which shall be remembered by me while
there is a pulsation of my heart. lCheer af-
ter cheer was given as he bowed and entered
the mansion.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-05-25

The following rules for shoeing q
horse, are given by distinguished
veterinary surgeon. af
lst. After having taken off the old
shoe, shorten the toe, and remove all
the dead and loose parts of the hooi.
Do not cut the sole or pare the frog
unless the foot has received an injury
from a nail or otherwise, when il
must he cut ont.
81. Let the shoe be Of equal thick.
ness, with the exception of the heel,
which should he rather thinner. The
grouEd and foot surface, should be
perfectly level. Too many nails are
objectionable, and those used, should
be kept as far as possible from the
heels. 2
Sd. For the hind feet, there is no
objection to calkins, though they are
of doubtful benefit Horses travel
much better without them. The hind
shoes are made thicker at the toes
than at-the quarters, and the nails
can be put closer to the heels with
out inconvenience.
4th, Side clips should be avoided
they destroy the hoof; this is tht
case when the nails are too close TO-
gethor. The feet should never be
raspcd, as It destroys the enamel oI
the hooGs, renders them brittle, aud
causes sandcraclis and lameness.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-05-25
How to Make Mutton.

A lot of Cottswold sheep having
been seen IN New York that would
weigh from 800 to 400 lbs, the pro-
prietor (P Canadian) was asked his
method Of fattening sheep, and re.
piled: d:-----.--
In the FIRST place ] secure good
breed. That is the most important
point. The next thing is to keep
them growing from the time they are
wcancdf Till tley are taken to the
slaughter. house, never allowing them
to grow poor at any season of the
year. l have lcd them all the hay,
peas and oats they will e1t. Peas are
better than Indian corn for making
muttone Oats furnish q nitrogenous
matter for the formation of necessary
muscle. Peas produce more fat than
the same number of pounds Of cereal
grain,'m - -...
"Do you feed anyroots and straw
Eyes; each shcrpgets not less than
one or two pounds Of turnips daily,
with all the straw to eat and lie on
he wants5apd food shed is provided
with q supply OF pure water, and sal
to lick at pleasure"
GLOW much do you expect to ge
for the largest of your flock?"
1.-TWO hundred dollars per head, Of
/ ship them from this marketr'
The next day we learned they wer
taken at that price for Christina
mutton.
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Civilization Of Flax.

Knowing TINT The cultivation Of
fax, is q subject Of great importance
TO the farmers of our country,I have
thought few lines on said subject
might not be uninteresting TO your
readers. ........
An unusual interest has been felt
during the past few years, both III
this country and Canada, in regard to
its culture. That our soil and eli
mate are well adapted to its growth,
there can be no doubt The only
drawback can perceive TO its ex.
tensive cultivation, ia the present
high price of labor. But, as the in
troductian of improved machinery
has enabled our farmers to overcome
this difficulty in. the cultivation of
other crops, / see no reason to doubt
that such will he the case in the cul
tivation of fax aud the preparation
of the fibre for market.
Flax can be grown on wide range
Of soils, from heavy clays down to
those Of a fnueky character. Sandy
loamsin good condition, and alluvinl
soils are best suited TO its produc.
tion.Y a deep, open soil, either natu-
rallyor artificially drained, is very
esseptial, as the fibrous roots extend
through the soil in all directions =
Flax is supposed to be an exhausting
crop, but j do not think that this is
especially the case. 1t likes a ricl
soil, however, and large crops can
onlygrow with good tilth and clean
culture. 1t is thought best to ploM
lhe land in the fall, and get 1t rs clear
and fine MS possible, aud then to SOW
the seed in the spring without plow-
ing--merely clltivating the land
One advantage claimed for this prac.
ticc is, that the fax can be sown early
in the spring. If grown for fibre,
early sowing and thick seeding are
necessary. When grown for seed it
may be sown later, and the prepara-
tion OF the land is OF not so much i'm.
pOrtancc,
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READI READ READiii

DASvHLE, Pa, June, lsGa.-Dr William n.
Grssy-D.ar Sir:-In February, lsG 1 was afflicted
with sugar diabetes, and for Ave mouths passed
more than gallons Of water In twenty four hours.
Twas obliged to get up as often ten twelve
times during the night and in hve months lost about
ATTY pounds In weight During the month Of July.
1861 procured two bottles Of fConstution Water and
In two days after using 1t I experienced relief aud
sher taking two bottles was entirely cured, soon
after gaining my usual good health.
Yours truly, J.y. L DE WITT.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-05-25
'q'lan,ing ana Digging II, Once.

Tho New Bedford Mercury says
that, as a, gentleman, now a distin.
GuishedN merchant OF Boston, but,
formerly resident of Nantucket, was
one day engaged in planting potatoes
on his farm in that town, a dry old
fehVw stopped to watch the opera
tion. The merchant, more enthusias
tic than .sktllful in his farming, was
dropping six seed potatoes in eacl
"Ah! planting potatoes, Squire,
remhiked Uncle Jerry.
Eyes" replied the merchant, "anC
il the rot does not take them / ex
pect TO have good crop, What tim
do you think Is best to dig potatoes
Uncle Jerry?n .H.
Tho old man looked into hill, an
replied, nDig'cm now; you'll neve
hago q biggee crop" 5t.