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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-12

Col. Forney, ir recent letter over the
signature of Occasional" in his paper, the
Washington Chronicle, says:
Congress is called upon to provide re-
publican governments for all the States of
the Uuion; and now that the recent rebels
have again defied the laws of the land, and
in the name of an aristocracy worse than
any on the face of the earth-an aristocacy
that was supposed to have gone down in the
field of battle-insist upon ruling country
they sought to ruin, there is but one course
left to those in whose hands the public lib
critics have been placed by the people. The
course was plainly indicated in the reply of
Speaker Celfax and he is an idiot, and
worse, who supposes that there is any human
power on this continent that will prevent the
completion of the work it imposes upon the
representatives of the people,"
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ARREsTED.-The Mayor arrested on Sun
day last John Egan and Richard Putney for
stealing two mules out of the corral at the
Baptist Grove, Saturday night last. The
mules were recovered. Putney and Egan
were committed to Jail, failing to give bail
for the sum of $500. We learn that the
proof against them is positive.
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Gov. Wells and other leading Unionists of
Louisiana have petitioned Congress- to es-
tablish Provisional Government in that
State. ,...E--. Isl ,.-.l4s.-
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State Items.

ns0sO AsOAAsce
There was a severe storm of wind and
rain accompanied with heavy thunder in the
section of country around Salem last week.
"A large buck, killed in Cumberland
county weighing ISL lbs was carried to VIII
mington recently.
Harry Mccarthy has been giving con-
certs in wilmington He left for New York,
Saturday.
An association of Southern soldiers,
sound in body, the survivors of the late war,
is proposed in the City of Wilmington.
There is to be tournment at Newbem
on the 9th inst Knights and ladies from
other parts fthe State are invited to attend.
The Tarboro' SOuthAnor, of Thursday,
chronicles the arrival at that port of the
steamer Cotton Plant" which will hereaf-
ter make tri-weekly trips between that point
and Washington.
The same paper announces, that line OF
steam propellers has been established be-
tween Washington and Norfolk, thus plac-
ing Tarboro' in communication with Norfolk,
both by land and water
Mr.. W. J. vestal, publisher, has issued
handsome directory of the City Of New
BERN. Our thanks for copy. They are
priced, $500 per hundred, 10 cents single
copy. 3.ars
Our Eastern exchanges frequently speak
ofrobberies and attempts at robbery in their
section. It is understood that there is an
organized band of ruffians, styling them
selves regulators" in Eastern North-Caro-
lima. e. b.s
The exceeding warmth of the Fall and
Winter seasons thus far has been often re-
\ marked. The ice-king tarries on his way,
an1 the bare trees look strangely in the light
of the warm sun. Fires have not been ne
cessary to comfort for some days past
The following arc the exports Of Will
mington, for the week ending December 7tn'
l
1865 80 ,4la
| COASTWISE.
| NEW YORK.-s153 bbls. rosin, 1872 90
| spirits, S66 do tar, S37 bales OF GotIOn'
316 bbls. turpentine. 4091 bushels Pea
nuts, $500 juniper slaves, II ,S6o sn.a
giles, $40 bbls soapstone, 10 6ales si,ee o.
/ AZ notatoes. "a do -four, 48 coils rope,
BUCKsPORT, ME.-9S,817 #. lumber
| FOREIGN
AUX CAVES, HAYTL-S5,757 #. lumber
$4,000 shingles, so bbls tar, III 90 "
l. sin.
] CUBA.-1oO, 900 #. lumber, 8 bbls. tar "A
I TURKS AND.-96,5 500 #. lumber q"
! 500 shingles.
| CURAOOA.-l40,00o #. lumber.
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Legislature Of North Carolina.
SENATE.

DIANA ~. ~ .Fs.a. &.
SATURDAY, Dec Sth
srbo se,ate met n,1rsuaut to adjournment.
The journal of the previous day was reaa anu
approved. =the North Car
g Mr. Avery, bill TO incorporate tne Nortn Ga
dina Emigration Company. Ordered to oe pilnI-
ed and referred to the Committee on o9oiciay,
Mr.. Speed, bill to authorize the Dishal swamp
Canal Company to issue coupon ooh"'
per cent interest. , ono
On motion of Mr. Leach, the rules were sus-
pended and the bill passed its several reaalngs.
A message was received from the House trans.
hitting an engrossed bill to amend tue cllte A., "
the Washington toll bridge. On motion OF MI MI;
Respass the rules were suspended and the Dill
passed its several readings , ,ro,;,,on
was referred to the Committee on Claims;
Under asuspenson OF the rules tue ioho"i9
hills passed their several readings:
A bill to incorporate Pasquotank Lodge NO
hill to incorporate the Hibernian Benevolent
Society in the City of Wilmington.
bill to incorporate the Mclean FIRE Engine
Company in the town of Fayetteville
The resolution granting W. 5. Mason, Esq,
COMPENSATION for services rem, cred under the al
rrction of the Governor, also passed It's nnal read
ing. A., IT,, .r,,s-
hitting the report of the committee on JOINT pal
lot for Councillors of State Which resulted IN the
election of Mr.. Edwin W. j ones, OF Caldwell.
Mr.. Clark, from the Committee on Corpora
tions. to whom was referred, bill to incorporate
the Union camp ground in the county OF CleaVe-
land. Referred back the same with an amend
ment recommending its passage 49,
A resolution in favor of the Hon. ID. A. Barnes,
came I'D and passed its second reading.
= A message was received from the House an
nouncing that that body had passed series OF
resolutions setting forth the loyalty OF the people
of North-C Carolina toward the general govern
ment, and dsclaiming against the mlsrepresenta-
tions of evilly disposed persons.
Mr. Jones' thought the introduction OF meas
ures of this kind at the present moment, was eX-
ceedingly unfortunate and very uncalled Tor. Har-
mony instead of division should prevail among
our people, and nothing should be done to wound
the feelings of any one
Here much confusion ensued, and the Senate
seemed to be in parliamentary tangle, out OF
which the Speaker aided by several members, en-
deayored to eXtricate it,
Mr.. Love- moved to postpone forthwith the
consideration of the subject until Friday, ii
O'Clock. on which day and at which hour, the res
olutions should be made the special ORDER
Agreed to.
a message was received from the House, trans
hitting several bills, all of which were passed
over informally.
A message was received from the House pro-
posing to 90 forthwith into the appointment of
justices of the peace which was concurred in.
number of changes in additional names were Of
fered from all the counties in the STATE.
IA full list of magistrates shall appear in this
paper, so soon as it is completed
On motion of Mr.. Clark, the Senate adjourned
until Monday 1919 o'clock.
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The trial of Henry Bird Lewis one Of the
nearest relations of General Washington, is
progressingin King George county, Virginia.
He is charged with the murder OF DR.. Rose
during the late war. Eminent counsel are
engaged in the defence. $50. f''
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"Here is question upon which may hans

"Here is question upon which may hang
a tale "-Sentinel. .e...ls
To hang, or not to hang tale, that is the
question then Before it is decided, we trust
the Legislature will interpose and not allow
Brother Pell to hang any thing. We call
upon that magnanimous body to grant a
general amnesty to his unfortunate tale
Gentlemen, do give it the privilege to wag
itself with impunity, like other disloyal
things wag and wiggle. Unless you do,
your State Printer will execute his unhappy
tale in cold blood, suspend it upon pot
hooks deliberately. 1t is too cruel.
If the Legislature does not act, we trust
that Gov. Worth at least will grant re-
prieve. Governor, we appeal to you. Do
send reprieve or potatoe.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-12

There are two hundred and thirty students
at the University of Mississippi, and from
numerous letters received, it is expected this
number will be largely increased after the
holidays. - 3 55,.
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A bill has passed the lower House of Con-
gress which provides that in all cases where
a citizen of the United States, who always
remained loyal thereto, and did not volun-
tarily give any aid or comfort to any per
son engaged in the rebellion, shall bring an
action to recover damages for an injury to
person or property or for the value thereof,
no such action shall be defeated nor any de-
fence aslowed on the ground that the act
complained Of was done by virtue of the au-
thority Of the so-called Confederate States,
or under or by virtue Of the authority of any
department, officer or agent of said Confed-
crate States. so :.
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ResoIutions Of senator sum,er.

Res0lutions Of senator Sumner.
Resolutions declaring the principles ofre-
construction the Jurisdiction of Congress
over the whole subject; the illegality of ex.
isting governments in the rebel States, and
theexclusion Of such illegal governments
from representation in Congress and from
voting on constitutional amendments
/. That in the work of reconstruction it is
important that no false step should be taken
interposing obstacle or delay but that by
careful provisions we should make haste to
complete the work. so that the unity Of the Re.
public shall be secured on permanent found
ations and fraternal relations shall be at once
established among all the people thereof.
2. That this end can be accomplished on
ly by following the guiding principles of our
g institutions as declared by our fathers when
the Republic was formed, and that any neg
lect or forgetfulness of these guiding princi-
Piles must postpone the establishment of I'M
ion, justice, domestic tranquility, the gener-
al welfare and the blessings of liberty, which
are the declared objects of the Constitution,
and, therefore, must be the essential objects
of reconstruction itself
3. That this work of reconstruction must
be conducted by Congress and under its
constant supervision that under the Consti-
tuition Congress is solemnly bound to assume
this responsibility, and that in the perform
ance of this duty it must see that everywhere
throughout the rebel communities loyalty is
protected and advanced, while the new gov
ernments are fashioned according to the re-
quirements of a Christian commonwealth, so
that order, tranquility, education, and hu.
man rights shall prevail within their Dor
ders. 4. . .',..-.
4. That, in determining what is repub-
lcan form of Government, Congress must
follow implicitly the definition supplied by
the Declaration of Independence and in the
practical application of this definition, it
must, after excluding all disloyal persons,
take care that new governments are founded
on the fundamental truths therein contain
ed : first, that all men are equal in rights !;
and, secondly, that all Just government
stands only on the consent of the govern
ed. g.
5. That all proceedings with a.view to re-
construction originating in Executive power
are in the nature of usurpation that this
usnrpation becomes especially offensive when
it sets aside the fundamental truths of orr
institutions that it is shocking to common
sense when it undertakes to derive new gov
ernments from that hostile population Which
has just engaged in earnest rebellion, and
that all governments having such origin are
necessarily illegal and void. ,ttf|
2: That it is the duty of Congress to pro-
coed with the work of reconstruction, and to
this end it must assume jurisdiction of the
States lately in rebellion, except so far as
that Jurisdiction may have been already re-
nounced and it must recognize only the
loyal States, or those States having legal and
valid Legislatures as entitled to representa-
ton in Congress or to "a voice in the adop-
ton Of the constitutional amendment.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-12

]. B. Campbell was elected on the 9Th in
slant United States Senator, by the Legisla-
ture of South Carolina
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In the appointment of Magistrates on Sat-
urday, Messrs. Blair and Ashworth, of Ran
dolph, put in list of gentlemen for their
County in every way acceptable. 1t was re-
turned from the Senate, with all the names
removed except one, and lot of obnoxious
Secessionists substituted. This was the work
of Mr., Robins, who received only third of
the votes in Randolph, and was elected in re-
atty by another County. The Secessionists
in the House sustained him. and overslaugh-
ed the representatives from Randolph.
Go on, gentlemen, ripping up the remain
ing loyal planks in the Presidents policy
Put in your rotten wood. Take out the
stones Of the foundation and pour in sand
Then call feast and be merry At that
time shall the winds rise and the rain fall.
and the flood descend
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The Sentinel says that we often take re-
phyr for whirlwind.
We are as liable to mistakes as any one
But we think that we know the difference
between zephyr and whirlwind. 1t is
about as great, and no greater perhaps, than
the difference between Brother Pell, preacher,
and Brother Pell, editor
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-12

The Senior has been absent and will be
for several days. Meantime we get along as
best we can.
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The report of Mr.. Leach, of Davidson, from
the committee, adversely to the adoption of
the Howard Amendment, is published in the
Sentinel. The report throws no new light on
the question. 4-
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Two bills giving State aid to railroads
have passed the Georgia Legislature.
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Ex-Gov. Perry of South Carolina and Mr..
Greedy have been in correspondence on the
subject of reconstruction. Mr.. Perry has also
written letter to Mr. Woodland, of Philadel-
phia, favoring National Convention. The
N. Y. Herald says that he is about six years
too late. We think SO. ,5
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The Sentinel says that it prefers the Union
" to any other form of government for us at
present." We prefer the Union not only for
the present but toreoer, andso does every 10y
al man. -.raf-
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The Washington correspondent of the N.
Y. Tribune says
:" 1t is stated here that last evening Secre-
tary Seward called on Mr.. Thaddeus Stew
ems, at his rooms, and had long private in
terYiew with him. The statement causes a
good deal of comment here, and much spec
ulation is rife to know what it all meant-
The above gentleman have not been on friend
ly relations with each other for several years.
1t is rumored that Seward is repentant, like
Raymond, and wants to come back into the
bosom Of the Radical party. Others think
that Seward was sent by President John
son to make oyertures ofcompromise.
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State Dental Association.

We are requested to state that the bill to
incorporate the N. G. Dental Association
does not propose to interfere with the rights
of any one now practising dentistry in this
State, but on the contrary protects all den
lists, who are now engaged in that profess
ion. The object OF the bill is to elevate the
standard of the profession and to secure the
publicag against quacks and malpractice, which
has heretofore prevailed extensively and
caused the profession to be held in low esti-
nation. --s4
1t is good movement for the public and
profession, and we join with its members in
the hope that the Legislature will speedily
pass the bill to incorporate the Association.
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Gastronomically speaking, the Sentinel
says the Standard has secen cardinal princi-
pies, "the five loaves and two ishes.n On
the other hand our cotemporary is blest with
one principle and three feelings, to wit, a
peck OF biscuit, gallon of COTE and 10 lbs
OF beef-steak. Gov. Worth being well aware
OF the weakness of the Sentinel, by way of
variety sends it an occasional potatoe or rad
lsh. In such cases, we regret to say, the Jun
ior gets the peelings.
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jGen. Whittlesey, late of the Freedmen's'
Bureau ofthis State, has been reprimanded
iby Gen. Howard in obedience to the find
ings of the Court Martial, restored to rank,
and ordered to report for duty once more,
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The North.CaroIina standard

The Weekly will be dubbed as follows:
Five copies one year twelve dollars. Ten
copies one year twenty-tw dollars. Those
who get clubs of five or more, will be FUR
nished with one copy for year, gratis.
The Legislature and Congress will meet
soon, and matters of grave interest will oc-
cupy the columns of the newspapers. Now
is the time to subscribe. as
u The circulation of the Standard among
Northern capitalists and Others, renders it
good medium for advertising lands and other
property for sale. IL s s r4
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Attention is invited to the resolutions of
Senator Sumner in to-day's paper
Also to the proceedings of the RepuAli-
caf caucus.
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ITEMS OF REvENUE.-The revenue of the
United States government, for 1865, ap-
proaches 1911 100000. OF tins the income
tax amounted to over sixty millions, the tax
on liquors to over thirty-ive millions, the
tax on tobacco to twelve millions, on petro-
leum to five millions, on iron to nearly four
teen millions, revenue stamps over fifteen and
licenses over eighteen millions
If our taxes are now to be lightened, let
the tax on clothing, shoes, wooden fabrics,
and articles of necessity, and the tax on raw
cotton be taken off -tc
IMPORTANT RUMoR.-A report prevailed
on the streets and about the capitol, yester-
day. that Hon George w. Logan, member
of the House Of Commons, is now in Wash
ington City on business connected with the
reconstruction of this State Progress.
>. This rumor is unfounded. Gen. Logan
is on visit to his home in Rutherfordton,
on business which he felt obliged to attend
to. He will no doubt be in his seat again
in . few days. fsss aa.s bae 5ass a
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The atteeklp Staudard.

RALEIGH. N. g.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER IL. 1856.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-10
EXTRAORDINARY ELOPEMENT.

From the st. Louis Republican. March II
A German woman, resident of Bonneville,
in this State, named Eliza Hilfrisch, eloped
a day or two ago with fellow named Geo.
Anderson, also of that city, who was at the
time double brother-in-law of hers, having
married two Of her sisters within some few
years back The facts ofthe case, as far as
we heard them are these;
Some years ago Anderson married the
eldest daughter OF a Mr. Haus, well known
brewer Of that city. She died after the
lapse Of n year or so-her father, up TO the
time Of her decease, not holding any CORES
pondence with her, so disploased was he
that she married this man. Mr.. Haus was
Possessed Of considerable property and
money, but he gave none to his daughter,
and this disinheritance on his part would
appear TO have been the guiding motive on
the part OF Anderson for the ruin he en-
tailed on the family.
Some months elapsed after the death Of
the first wife, when he was noticed as paving
particular attention 10 his sisteP-in-law, a
young girl not over 10 years of age. In time
her also he married, and she also died after
they had lived together, as We are informed,
for about two years.
Now comes the third scene in the piece
Mrs. Eliza Hilhisch, the party first-men-
toned, resided also in Boonsville with her
husband and children. She, rs before stated
was sister 20 the two former wives of this
monster Anderson, and her also he was de-
termined on running In the absence Of her
husband--who was handwriting mamie
was constantly in her company, and by wiles
and vislainous and lying promises urged the
unfortunate woman 10 elope with him, which
she did few days ago, taking her little
son, sweet boy only 4 years old, along with
her.
The natehusband reached this city
yesterday in search Of his child, the loss Of
whom has nearly deprived him Of reason.
His boy is all he wants; the sinful wife he
is willing 70 let depart in peace.
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JEFF. DAvIs---IIIs EXPRESSIONS ON
NATIONAL SALUTES &c

For. Monroe Feb. a. Correspondent OF Herald
81 see the Government naval steamer
Conemaugh, on the anniversary Of Wash
ington's Birthday, fired gun for all the
States, North and South" remarked jeff
Davis afterward 10 the officer of the day.
"lt is strange the Administration" he con-
tinued, "did not issue an order to ignore the
States Of the Confederacy." These two re-
marks Of the quondam august ruler of the
Confederacy, though Of no special impor-
lance, show this much, at least-tbat his
once busy brain is still keenly alert 10 note
passing events, and make his comments upon
them. In his further observations under
stand he gave credit to President johnson
for his recognition of the late rebellious
States, of whom, from first 20 last, he has
always spoken in terms of highest praise
am informed that since he has been most
plainly outspoken in commentator Of the
Presidents veto of the Freedmen's Bureau
Bill. Quoting these remarks of JEFF. Davis
reminds me 20 say that the order issued some
time since, forbidding officers in attendance
on him 10 speak to him, or him 10 them, has
been rescinded. Few men can be more
pleasantly garrulous than Mr. Davis, when
he is in the mood for il, and this renewal Of
privilege and enjoyment Of which he was
only temporarily, and as rrany think very
stupidity, debarred, isgreatly relished by him
as well as by the officers Of the fort, who
never fail to find in his conversation a most
substantial feast of reason. II is noted, how
ever, Of late that he makes no reference 10
his trial.
He talks Of politics, of the war, and ru-
mors of war beyond the sea, of affairs in
South America, Of new books and new in
ventions, and gives racy sketches of his old
Congressional days interspersed with rich
and rare "reminiscences OF the men and
measures of those days. lie runs over, in
fact the whole catalogue Of conversational
topics, and neither exhausts the subjects nor
himself At times only monosyllabes can
be extracted from him. His spirits and
vivacity are gone. A mantle of impenetrable
gloom seems to overhang him. No one
essays TO prolong those monosyilables into
sentences TO rouse those spirits, to Lift tina;
overshadowing vestment of sorrowing de-
spair. Why so gloomy he never tells,
whether concerns temporal or spiritual or
state move and sway him. His physical
health is good, and in the past few days of
balmy air and bright sunshine, has shown
marked improvement. Meantime the search
Of vessels coming here is still kept up on the
lookout for possible parties coming for his
rescue