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The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-19

A SNAKE IN A STovE--We learn that a
gentleman residing in our town some few
weeks ago purchased lot of old, condemned
sleepers from the railroad company, for the
purpose of using them as frewood. They
were accordingly conveyed to his residence,
and sawed in suitable lengths for the stove
and were used as fuel, and as such gave great
satisfaction, until one evening the good wife
placed one of the pieces in the stove, when
very strange and remarkable occurrence hap
pened. Shortly after placing the wood in the
stove her attention was attracted by singular
noise in the room, not unlike the crying of
child or the moaning of a person in distress,
and upon searching for the cause of it ascer-
tanned that the noise proceeded from the
stove, and becoming somewhat alarmed,
called in her husband and acquainted him of
the matter. The gentleman at once advanced
to the stove, and upon opening the door
strange and fearful sight met his astonished
gaze-right in the very midst of the blazing
flames was large black snake writhing in
agony, and uttering the piteous noise which
had attracted the attention of the lady. The
snake slowly crawled out of the stove and
dropped on the floor veritable "fiery SER
pent," and in few secands expired. The
snake had doubtless entered a cavity iu the
sleeper in the fall, and relapsing into torpid
state was only aroused when encompassea
~ the fiannes.-Ho@ocer (Po.) Speceseor.
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From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The House has
stricken out the whiskey hesnse amendment
leaving the license law as it is now
Mr.. Bingham voted for Stevens bill not
withstanding his opposition TO it.
The movement in favor of Blaine's amend
ment, making the adoption of the constitu-
tional amendment, with universal suffrage
appendeei,the tinahty to a. States admission,
is gaining ground.
Several Republican Senators will aid the
Democrats to fight the Stevens and Elliott
bills to a pocket veto, unless an amendment
is added which will take them back to the
House. There is now really some hope that
the bills will go over from this, session. AS
the crisis approaches, Senators ara becoming
serious about the responsibility of father1ng
these bills.
Gov. ]. E. Brown, of Georgia, and Judge
D. A Walker have been admitted to prae-
tice in the Supreme Court.
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We publish to-day, from the CAroaicle, g
summary Of the speech delivered in the
House on the 18th, by Mr.. Stevens, and of
the speeches delivered on the 18TH bysssSSst
srs. Kelly and Maynard. These reports are
not as full or as correct as those in the GLo5e,
but we.have been unable to obtain a copy of
the latter containing these speeches. ''
We had the pleasure of hearing the speech
of Mr.. Stevens. 1t was worthy of his great
reputation. The House, the Hobbies and the
galleries gave him the most earnest and pro-
found attention. Every word seemed to be
listened for with interest. The effect of the
speech was palpable. The House passed the
bill by vote of two-thirds, lacking one.
Messrs. Kelly, Maynard, Boutwell,, Shella
barger and Elliott are among the foremost
and most usefu. members CT the House.
Judge Kelly is warm-hearted gentleman,
and seems to take special interest in North
Carolina affairs. Mr.. Maynard, whose re-
marks we publish to-day, is man of mark.
His republican principles have been purified
and intensified by the fires of persecution
through which he has passed as Tennessee
loyalist.
Mr.. Maynard was kind enough to allude
to the writer of this, with Governors johnson
and Hamilton, and to say that it was not our
purpose to turn this State over to rebel rule.
This is true. When we were relieved of Of
flee this State was in loyal hands, so far as
the officers appointed under the provisional
government were concerned; but in less than
three months nearly all these officers were
displaced, and the State became, as it now
is, defiant and rebellious. But Congress is
about to apply the remedy to this evil, and
we shall soon have new order of things.
Such men as Stevens, Boutwell,, Maynard,
Shellabarger, Elliott, Julian, Kelly, and Ash
ley of the House, and Sumner, Wade, Will
son, Chandler, Howard, Trumbull, Sherman,
Fowler, and Yates of the Senate, are emit
tied to the thanks of the country and espe
cially of the Southern Loyalists, tor the firm
ness with which they have uniformly pressed
the work of reconstruction on a thoroughly
loyal basis.
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WEBER THE CoMPosER.-The follow
inp anecdofe of Weber is told, (which IS

WEBER THE CoMposER.-The follow
ing anecdote of Weber is told, which IS
new to us:
1t was in London, and in 1871, We
Der was in q boat on the riverWlth some
ladies, and began to perform on the flute,
which he played to great pertectlon:
But seeing that his boat was followed
closely BY another, in which were sever
al young officers, he put his flute into
his pocket. "Why do you stop play
ing ?" said one of the officers to Weber,
"For the same reason that l began" re
pIied the composer. "And that is pr
"Because it pleases mt" y" Well, then"
said the officer, "takeup your flute again,
or it will please me to throw you INTO
the water" The composer, seeing that
the dialogue was unpleasant to the Ia
dies he was with, gave way, and began
playing again. When leaving his boat,
however, he accosted the bold son of
Mars, and said" Sir, the fear of annoy
ing the people who were with me yes
terday made me brook your insolence;
but to morrow 1 will have entire salts
faction. We can meet in Hyde Park
tomorrow at ten o'clock If you have no
objection. we will fight with swords we
need no seconds the quarrel is only be-
tween you and me, and it is quite useless
to bring in strangers" The young Off
Ger accepted the challenge. He was at
the rendezvous at the appointed hour,
and met Weber as agreed on. He drew
out his sword, and put himselfon guard,
when Weber presented pistol at his
throat. Do you wish to murder me?"
said the officer. "No," said Weber,
"but be kind enough to put up that
sword at once, and to dance a minuet,
or you are dead man." The officer
made some objection but the authorita-
tive and determined tone of Weber
seemed to influence him, and, notwith-
standing the arrival of some people on
the scene of action, he went through
what he was asked, or rather told to
do. "Sir," said the musician, "you
compelled me yesterday to play against
my wish-I have now compelled you to
dance against yours. Our bond is over.
However, should you be dissatisfied still,
am quite ready to give you any salts
faction you may wish for" The officer
made no reply, but held out his hand
and begged his adversary to honor him
with his friendship. From that moment
an attachment sprung up between them,
OF which the above incident was the ba-
sis, and which lasted to the day the illus
trious composer died.
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Every one remembers how the rebels
humbled themselves and begged for mercy
in the spring and summer of 1865. They were
then ready to promise and to do anything to
save their property and lives. The govern
ment pitied and spared them, but this, III
stead of producing gratitude in their bosoms
and making them better citizens, rendered
them more rebellious and defiant. Congress
has borne with them for the long space of
fourteen months. But they have contemp-
tuously rejected every proposition to restore
the Union, save on their own terms. Con-
gress is now going to deal with them sternly
and finally. When that body does this they
will again humble themselves and beg. Let
the Unionists pay no attention to them
They have deceived us once; that was their
fault. If they deceive us again the fault will
be ours.
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SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-On yesterday,
w. S. Mason, Esq, sold at public auction in
this City the following lots on Fayetteville
ST., adjoining the Messrs. Tucker new store
Lot No. 1, 81 feet front, to A. L. Lougee,
Esq, for $3.50.
Lot No. 2, same front, to A. NJ. McPhee-
tiers, Esq, for $3.50.
Lot No. 8, same front, to P. THEM, Esq,
for 1885.
Also tract of land belonging to the es-
tate of the late VIM. Boylan, about one mile
east of the City on the Tawboro road, was
sold to Thos. Coates, Esq, for $34 per acre.
This was all valuable property, and was
sold for fine prices, considering the scarcity
of money.
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WAsps=A physician of Bordeaux has

WAsPs.-A physician of Bordeaux has
made discovery in regard to the wasp
Galiagnani reports it as follows: The wasp is
stated to be declared enemy to all poison
Gus fires, the sting of which causes carbuncle;
it also destroys an immense quantity of min
ute worms that get into fruit, and when in
troduced into the stomach may cause great
inconvenience, and even diseases Lastly,
our Bordeaux practitioner asserts that the
sting of the wasp is a sovereign remedy for
govt, sciatica and rheumatism. This may
no doubt be explained by the principle of
this remedy2 1t seems that this is his secret,
which he is not willing to divulge. Let us,
however, henceforward desist from destroy
ing an insect which, however annoying, rem
ders us some useful services.
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NEW IRoN-CLADs FOR FRANcE.-A letter
from Rochefort of the o2d milf says.

from Rochefort of the 23d ult. says:
"Orders have been received here from Par
is to lay down the keel OF a new coastguard
armor-plated vessel, to be called the Tigre,
and which will be adapted chiefly to run
down an enemy by great speed. Three other
vessels of the same kind are at present being
built in our dockyards-the Belier at Cher
bourg, the Boule-Dogue at Lorient, and the
Ce,bere at Brest. These vessels will be of
53O-horse power, and are on the model of the
Taureau, finished at Toulon. The coast
guard armor-plated ships are specially in
tended for the protection of the French ports.
They are furnished with a formidable spur
at the stem, and two screws, working indie
pendently of each other, enable them to turn
rapidly, thus making them as suitable for
defence as for attack. The Iaureau has
lately been tried, and he success is perfect
Her speed is good, she turns easily, has adj
mirably sea going qualities even in the worst
weather, and her weight and rapidity COM
bined will enable her to strike an enemy's
vessel with the most destructive effect.'
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GENERAL BRECKENRIDGE NOMINATED FOR
GovERNoR.-Ata large johnson meeting in
Ballard county, Kentucky, last Monday, Gen
eral John c. Breckenridge was nominated
for Governor. A letter to Louisville Courier
says:
Colonel Turner offered the resolution in
structirg the delegates to vote for John c.
Breckenridge for Governor. You should
have seen the wild enthusiasm it created
Shouts went up from all parts of the Court
house, although no one had thought or
dreamed of such thing. Colonel Turner
argued the adoption of the resolution in
brief speech.
He said we had just emerged from strug-
gle which almost resulted in the destruction
of American liberty. The dominant party
were trying to trample under foot every
guarantee thrown around the rights of our
citizens We must look closely to the quail
ifcations of men we put in high places of
trust; that General Breckenridge had been
tried he had occupied the highest positions,
civil and military, and had proved himself
statesman and patriot, and to-day he stood
-eminently above all Others in the affec-
tions of the people of Kentucky.
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Whatever doubt may exist in relation to
the action of the present Congress, we can
assure Our loyal friends that it is settled that
the present pretended" State governments
will be abolished, and that the new govern
ments will be re-organized on loyal basis.
That this will be done there is no doubt.
1t is as certain as that day follows night Let
us rejoice that it is so. We are not particu-
lar as to the mode by which this is to be
done. We are not afraid to trust the iron
clads," as they are called. If it should be
the pleasure of Congress, from abundant
caution, to confde the work of re-organiza-
ton to such whites only as can take the
Congressional test-oath and to all the blacks,
we feel sure the other Unionists of the State,
who are prevented by mere technicalities
from taking this oath, will not complain, but
will unite cheerfully with the "iron-clads "
in the work of restoration.
Congress has been dilatory in the work OF
restoration. The most cogent reasons exist
why this work should be done at once, but
still it should be ,eeU done If this Congress
cannot agree upon proper bill, let the mat
ter go over to the 10th Congress. A proper
bill, passed during the month of March,
would be quite in time. Our loyal people
desire not only quick but good work. 1t is
better to take little time and do precisely
what is wanted, than to hurry and make some
important and serious mistake.
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SENATE.
MONDAy Feb

MONDAY, Feb. IS, 1867.
A bill to incorporate the n. c., land and
immigration aid Company passed its second
reading.
A bill to repeal an act for the better reg
ulation of the Western plankroad passed its
end and 3rd readings.
A bill to repeal the law allowing persons
to testify in cases where there are parties
concerned was defeated.
A bill to amend Both sec. 54th chap. rev.
code was tabled.
A bill to repeal an act to improve the law
of evidence was tabled.
A bill to amend the Jurisdiction of the
Courts over persons appointed to work the
road, was rejected.
Sundry other unimportant bills were con-
sidered, when the Senate adjourned.
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ASTOUNDING DlsTILLERY FRAUDS IN
New YoRK.-On Thursday the bill to
amend the internal revenue law being
under consideration in the House of
Representatives, Mr.. Darling gave some
more specimens Of the extent to which
whiskey frauds are carried on in New
York and Brooklyn. He said there
were four thousand illicit distilleries
there, while there were only one hun
dred licensed distilleries in New York
and seventy-nine in Brooklin. Some of
these licensed distilleries had not return
ed more than forty gallons month.
Thirty-three licensed distilleries had
paid into the treasury only s5,sOa in
three months, while their capacity for
production should have produced $780,
900 per day.
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A believers love to Christ may be shown
by the jealousy with which he guards the
avenues to temptations. g., evil company,
evil books, evil pictures, and evil trains Of
thought. But particularly is this the case
with the society of carnal professors
Nothing SO much draws the Christian down
to earth.
A misery auld Scotchman has just died
immensely rich-died suddenly while he was
signing check for SIC, 900. He was struck
by paralysis when his name was half written,
but it was held to be valid signature.
The Senate of Pennsylvania has passed bill
forbidding railroads to make any distinction be-
the House will certainly eoncur-Trsoaase
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April 81, 1866
NORTH.CAROLINA,t

NORTH-CAROLINA.t
IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.
Court of Pleas. and Quarter Sessions, December
Term, 1866.
Samuel Wind1ey,
Admrea w. L. baSfs' Petition To- make real
20 7 estate aSActl.
Heirs at Eaw Of the
said Davis.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court
that John Burrell and wife Francis, who are heirs
OF said Davis estate and that they are non resi-,
dents of the State Of North Carolina il is ordered
by the Court that publication be made in the
Raleigh Standard for six weeks, for then to APP
pear on the third Monday of March, 1851, which
is Court week, to answer to said petition, OF the
prayer Of the petitioner will be granted
Witness, W. s. Gordon, Clerk Of ouEsafd Court,
the first Monday of December, 1866.
W. s. GORDON Clerk.
Jan. 30, 1867. 5-6w.
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A,,1TsING.-We learn that Gov. Worth does

AMUs1NG.-We learn that Gov. Worth does
not intend to "give it up just So" but that
he has sent messenger to Washington, to
employ Reverdy johnson to make up a case
for the Supreme Court to test the power of
Congress to re-organize North Carolina !!
This is the best joke of the season. The
Governor had better employ some one to
sing solemn psalms and hymns over the
corpse of his defunct government.
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eff you ever marry" said Roman Con-
sui to his son "let it be to woman who
has sense enough to superintend the cooking
of meal of victuals, taste enough to dress
herself, pride enough to wash before break
fast, and sense enough to hold her tongue
when she has nothing to say"
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INVENTOR OF GAS LIGHT.-The cred
it of originating lighting by gas is gen
orally supposed to belong to the English,
but there is no doubt that they took the
hint from French source. Philippe lie
Bon, an ingenious engineer ofroads and
bridges in France, in 1885, adopted the
idea of using, for the purpose otillumin-
alton, the gases distilled during the COM
bustion of wood. He labored a long
time in the attempt to perfect his crude
invention, and it was not until l799 that
he confided his discovery to the institute
at Paris. In September, 1900, he took
out patent, and in 1901 published a
memoir containing the result of his re-
searches. From 1899 to 1902 LIE Bon
made numerous experiments at Havre,
but, as is generally the case with new
discoveries, his thermo lamps met with
but little favor from the public, and he
finally retired to Versailles, where he
eventually died in extreme poverty.
The English soon improved upon and
put in practice the crude ideas Of Phil
ippe lie Bon. In 1904 Windsor patented
and claimed the credit of inventing the
process of lighting by gas. In 1905
several shops in Birmingham were thus
illuminated, and among those who used
the new light was Watt, the inventor
Of the steam engine. The first use of
gas in London was in 1916, and it was
not until 1918 that this brilliant discov-
cry or invention-really of French orr
gin-was applied in France.
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Traitors who have so long abused the
mercy of the government, and who have
lorded it with high hand over the Union
lists of the South of both races, now see their
doom approaching. Let it comet Thank
G,,d, we have a Congress that knows its duty
and has the nerve to perform it.
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N1ORTH.CAROLINA,

NORTH-CAROLIN
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1867.
Miles Jordan Of Original Attachment Levie
ON Land
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that Elizabeth Wright is, and resides Beyond the
limits of the State, it is ordered that publication
be made in the Raleigh Weekly Standard for slI
weeks, commanding her to appear at the next
term of this Court, 10 be held for the County OF
first Monday in April next to plead, answer or
demur, or judgment pro eor.tssso will be taken %
to her
Witness: &C. WADE.C. &C.
Jan. 30, 1861 6-6W.
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What has become of Mr.. Crawford's hell"
to which he wanted to consignW. W. Holden
and his friends on account OF their devoted
Unionism7
Mr.. Crawford will soon be member of
"pretended" State Legislature, and he may
thank his stars if he is ever permitted again
to exercise even the privilege of voting.
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NEW PAPER IN WAsH1NeToN.-The Eve
ming Leader'' is the title of new daily is
sued for the first time in Washington on
Thursday. 1t is of Radical persuasion, and
letter-writers say it will support Colfax for
the Presidency. Its proprietors, Messrs. w.
J. Cowing, L. Hill and J. L. Thompson, gave
supper at Wizards Thursday night.
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GLYcERlNE AND ITS UsEs-This article is
among the comparative recent discoveries
of science. Glycerine, in a pure state, is a
clear, colorless, syrupy liquid, of a very
sweet taste, being the principle contained in
oil and fatty bodies. Its first introduction
into medical use was in the year 1914, in the
London Hospital, for diseases of the skin it
keeps the same moist and soft, and exclud-
es the air without evaporation. The Rus
slams apply it to the face and ears as pro-
lection against intense cold, as it does not
CONCEAL at any temperature. In ophthlalmic
surgery, frequent and extensive use is made
of glycerine, also is certain conditions of
deafness. 1t may be used as an adjuvant to
to the bath, softening pleasantly, and
has high reputation as lotion for the
complexion; but for all these purposes it
should be perfectly pure. 1t was not known
in pure state until the discovery of Mr.. r.
B Tilghman, of Philadelphia, patented in
1854. There are two manufacturers who
make the best and purest article-one in
London, and the other, of equal celebrity, in
Philadelphia.
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The Howard amendment, having been rat
fled by 81 of the 81 States represented in
Congress, is now part of the federal Con-
stitution. But it will apply to the Southern
States only as they are admitted into the
Union. 80 ..----. 80.
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N0RTH-CAROLINA, |

NoRTH-CAROLINA,l
IN WAKE COUNTY
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, November
Term, 1866.
William Fl. Holleman,
VS.. , Original Attachment
A. NJ. Lewis,
It appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court,
that A. M. Lewis is, and resides beyond the linn
its of the State it is ordered that publication be
made in the Raleigh Weekly STANDARD, for si1
weeks, commanding him to appear answer, plead
or demur, or a judgment pro confesso VIII Do
taken as to him. J. J. TERRELL, c. Z.
Dec. Is, 1866 s2-wsw
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OLDEST TREE IN THE WoRLD-The
cypress of Somma, in Lombardy, Italy,
is perhaps the oldest tree on record. 1t
was known to be in existence IN the time
of Julius Cesar, ~ years before Christ,
and is therefore more than 1000 years
old. 1t is los feet high and 20 in cir
conference at one foot from the ground.
Napoleon, when laying down the plan
for his great road over the Simploon, a
portion of the Alps, diverged from
straight line to avoid injuring this tree.
The honor of superior antiq uity, how
ever, is claimed by some in behalfof the
immense and valuable tree in Calaveras
county. California, which is supposed,
from the number of concentric circles
in the trunk, to be 2,265 years old.
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VINO WANTS A f1ANos
SEVERAL PATRONS OF CONCORD FE-
MALE College have requested my aid in securing
Good Pianos

use.
This has induced ME to make arrangements with
some of the best manufacturers, which enable me
to furnish instruments of the First Class, of
reduced prices. T can save each purchaser from
forty to one hundred dollars. Price. lists OF the
manufacturers will be sent to those who desire
them, to aid them in. making selections.
When selections shall have been made, the
money can be sent to me, at my expense, by the
Southern Express, and Piano will be shipped
to the Depot the purchaser may designate. Each
Piano sold will be fully warranted
Address me at StatesvIl1e, n. c.
J.. N. NJ CALDWELL.
April 81, 1866 1s-vly.