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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-02-06

In this emergency, there is but one course
for Congress to pursue. 1t must either adj
nit that the policy Of the Nation has been
all wrong, or proceed to vindicate that poll
cy by an exercise of the powers with which
it is undoubtedly charged. The so-called
Governments of the Southern States exist
only by sufferance, and can be superseded at
any time when the national interests demand.
Precisely how or when this course shall be
adopted, it is for those who are in possession
of all the facts bearing upon the question to
determine. But that it must be pursued at
some time, and that speedily, is the conclu-
sion of every patriotic mind which has care
fully observed the situation. The present
Congress should at least carry legislation up
on the subject so far as to open clear path
for the one which is to succeed it in March
next.
In all its acts bearing upon the problem
of reconstruction, Congress has been behind
rather than in advance of the popular senti-
ment. The most radical of its measures does
not fully represent the controlling Judgment
of the North And instead of retrograding,
the radical feeling advances with marked
rapidity. The Rebels are pursuing that
course which is most certain to bring upon
them the consequences of their guilt; and
possibly the patriot will discover recon-
pense for the temporary inconvenience occa-
stoned byit, in the certainty that the great
interests of human liberty will not suffer by
the complications which it has induced, or
by the attention thus directed to the necessi-
ty for legislation which under other circum
stances might have been considered far too
arbitrary and aggressive.-Al6any Zee. Jour-
nal
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"Five Thousand Loyalists..

Five thousand loyal citizens of North Car
DINA have presented a petition to the
House of Representatives, asking that the
present traitorous civil organization in that
State be superseded, and Government for
med in harmony with the principles of the
Federal Constitution. 1t will be remember
ed that before Andrew johnson became Pres
ident of the United States, he was very ear
nest in arguing that the Governments at the
South should be reconstructed by loyal men
alone-maintaining on one occasion that
" if there were only five thousand persons in
the State, they properly constituted the State,
and should be recognized as SUCH" There
are probably more than fifty thousand voters
in North Carolina, who can take all the test
oaths required by Congress; but instead of
exercising controlling influence, they are,
by the peculiar favor to Rebels shown under
the johnson policy, excluded from nearly all
political action, and virtually disfranchised.
It is time for Congress to determine whether
Traitors or Unionists are to rule the South
in future. The case of North Carolina af-
fords an opportunity for applying the prin-
ciples that must control if the integrity of
the Nation is to be maintained. One or 9TH
er of the bills now pending for the recogni-
cation of its Government, should be acted
upon speedily. albany Ecening Journal.
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A Miracle near Montreal-A Dying Nun
Restored to Health by the Interposi-
ton of the Virgin.

Restored to Health by the lnterpOsi.
ton of the Virgin.
MONTREAL, c. E., Jan. 90.
A document has been published by author
ity of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec,
giving at great length the particulars of a
miraculous cure effected last New Years day
by the immaculate Virgin Mary, and authen-
ITCHY Of which is certified by DR.. Lachaine,
graduate of the Lavel University. The
scene of the miracle was the Jesus Mary
Convent at Point Levi, opposite Quebec
In November, 1862, Of that institution,
Sister Mary F. Thomas, after an attack of
pleurisy, went into consumptive decline
Last May hemorrhage of the lungs common
ced. In the month of Dec. she had to take to
her bed, being unable to dress herself The
symptoms became worse, and her confessor
began to administer the last consolation Of
religion. At this stage the superior OF the
convent told her to pray for cure She
did SO, addressing herself to the immaculate
Mary. The other nuns did the same, and
all were inspired with firm faith that New
Years day would witness cure. On the
31st of December candles were kept burning
all the day before the image Of Mary. At 9
o'clock on New Years morning she arose af-
ter refreshing sleep perfectly cured. When
the doctor came she opened the door to him,
and on seeing her, was thunder-struck and
believed he was dreaming He now certi-
fes that on the 3tst of December, she was in
the last stage of pulmonary consumption,
and that on the first day of January she was
instantly cured, and that the cure is mir
acle. -
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Gov. Cox DECLINES had hoped
Gov. Cox would consent to be a candidate
for second tenn. But his letter gives very
good reasons for not doing so. The letter, in
part, reflects very great credit upon the Gov
ernor, aud, 10 part it reflects, indirectly, upon
the State. 1t is very much to the honor of
Gov. Cox that since 1860, he has been devo-
ted to the public service; and most of that
time in the field, where he met great danger
fearlessly, and great responsibilities judi
ciously. Before leaving the military service,
his name was used in connection with the
Gubernational election, and he was nominal
ted before he had left the field, coming home
merely to exchange one great trust, for an
other.
The letter is reflection upon the people,
inasmuch as it shows that this great State
of Ohio pays SO small salary to its Gov
ernor, as to make it great pecuniary sacri-
fee for man of talent to accept the Office.
We suppose the Governor will return to his
profession in which he occupied a very
prominent position Cleaueland (Ohio) Her.
aid.
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For the Standard.


Since Mr.. Jerome donated FIVE thousand
dollars to Princeton College, with the inter
est of which annually the donor desired
medal to be purchased for presentation to
the first gentlemen" of the graduating class;
the question arises what constitutes gen.
tleman The best definition of gentle
man that we have ever met with is this
"Truthful in all things, deeming Others
equal to himself'-or as the bard hath it
",Tis not vocation makes the genteel man
what then?
IT'S he who can't be bought with paltry pelf-
Truthful in all things, weak when wrong, strong
when
Right-who thinks others equal to himself"
The old scriptural definition defined
gentleman when speaking of King David
to be that he combined gentleness with
strength.
Mr.. Jersme in his letter OF donation says,
awitn all your getting, advise you to get a
little manners" And that in his judgement
the foundation of gentility twas to have
a due regard to the feelings Of others-"-
And another definition of christian and of
course a gentleman, is the following =
"Tis he who has true christianity,
Whose heart beats with pity, whose hand opes
with charity"
GLOVE COP AND THY NEIGHBoR AS THrEELF,
GUARDS ALL 'GAINsT SIN, WITH Oh WITHOUT
PELF ~
CHAPEL HILL.
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Congress not fast Enough.

. The Chicago 1fi1tns spurs It's party in
Congress on TO Immediate action on the sub
ject of Southern reconstruction, and reads a
long and severe lecture upon " The curse of
independence. It intinates that there are
"cowardsn among the Republican Congress.
ional leaders, and says that the people have a
contempt for towards The Tribune calls
upon timid and faltering Republicans to re.
sign and give place to holder men. It de-
clares that Congress should at once and
without an hours delay, prohibit the ex.
ercise Of any governmental authority by
the "rebel Organizations meaning States
and should "direct the occupation of
the country by the military The next
step is the establishment of territorial gov
ernments as in the other Territories.n-
The Tribune thus puts the case :
"Tbese rebels have had nearly two years
to repent and forget. They have had two
years in which to choose political equali-
ty and stiff-necked rebellion. They have
rejected the former and adhere tn the lat.
ter. Let them have their choice. They
prefer to be treated as outcasts and trait.
ors to accepting terms Of equality with
the people of the other States. Let them
have their choice. Let their Governors and
their Legislatures, their Judiciary and their
militia be disposed of, and let the honest.
and now prosecuted loyal men o f these
States be placed in authority. Let there
be erected in each of those States Ter
ritorial Government, differed by the au.
thority of the United States, and in which
only the loyal people, white and colored.
shall participate. Southern honor prefers
this, to an acknowledgment of the natinn-
al authority, and we insist that that hon.
or have its preference"
The Tribune continues:
"But let Congress, by one brief act. that
may be framed and passed in two days,
put the stamp ofusurpation upon these DO.
gus governments, and prohibit their long
er continuance. Then the country will
have its instructions obcyed; then Andrew
johnson will have to choose between ODE
dience to the laws and treason; then the
country will know what is before it. and
if there is to be war>between traitors.
led by the President, and the people. that
war may as well commence now as two
months hence"
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Spring WHEAr-We are requested to
say that the Commissioner of agriculture of
the United States, has received large guam
tity of the celebrated Amantaka (spring)
wheat. from Odessa, Russia, imported by the
Department for distribution among the agri-
culturists of such sections Of the country as
successfully cultivate spring wheat. The
weight ofthis grainis about sixty-f pounds,
and its superiority has been tested during
the past season on the experimental farm OF
the Department. twill be distributed with
the assurance that its general introduction
will prove of great benefit to the wheat
growing interests of the United States. Our
farmers who may desire to procure this
wheat can accomplish their wishes by wri-
ting to the Commissioner, giving name and
address in full. We hope that some OF them
at least, will do 50 and give the grain fair
and full trial.
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A Cool Farmer.

We have seen and heard Of cool pro-
ceedings ere this, hut the conduct Of a
Vermont agricultnrist was positively
"iced.' He once sold a load of hay to
his neighbor, who, contrary to his ex-
pectations, after seeing it weighed
stayed to see it unloaded. But few
forkfuls were off when a bouncing rock
rolled from off the load; then another,
and then third came bang upon the
floor.
"What's this ?" queried the buyer
in loud voice.
"Most all hard-grass this year," re-
piled the deaf man.
But see here" continued the other
pointing to the boulders which lay ar
rayed in Judgment against the dishon
est hayman:
"What does all this mean?
"Shan't cut nigh SO much hay this
year as did last" replied the dealer
in herdgrass.
just as he had finished the last sen
sentence, down Numbered a rousins
chunk Of granite, making deep linden
tation in the barn floor with one of it,
sharp angles.
I" say neighbor NJ screamed thu
purchaser OF granite, 81 want to know
what in the HI these are % pointing t.
the broad boulders and the big lump
Of granite.
Old N. took up mighty forktul Of
the herdgrass, gave it toss into the hay
loft then, leaning upon his fork, ejec
ting his huge quid of tobacco, and re
placing it with fresh one, he took {
view OF the fragments of stone wall
that lay before him, and, with one o
the blandest smiles, replied" Them
rocks"
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CoLoREp SCHOOLS IN BALTnzoKr.-The
City Council last evening adopted q rcsolu-
ton appropriating the sum Of $4,000, to be
paid to the Baltimore Association for the
Moral and Intellectual improvement Of the
colored people, which money is to- be used
for the establishment and support Of schools,
in which children of colored parents will be
educated. The measure was heartily APP
proved by all the members Of both branches,
except one, as being one of sheer justice to q
class that previously had contributed largely
to the CITY treasury without receiving any
recompense in the way of education. Il
only needs the signature of the Mayor to be
of eject Baltimore american.
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Legislature Of North Carolina
SENATE
SATURDAY.. Feb. Q.

SATURDAY, Rep. .,
The Senate assembled at the usual hour,
and after the reception of sundry reports
from standing committees, went into the con-
sideration Of private bills, q number of which
were passed, under suspension OF the rules,
most of which were of a purely local charac-
ter and of no general interest.
The speaker announced the ratification OF
the.act in favor of Raleigh, also providing
for obtaining hands to work on the public
roads.
Mr.. Halls bill, forminga Merchants and
Planters Mutual Benefit Society" after some
immaterial notifications, passed its several
readings.
The bill incorporating the North Carolina
Dental Association was on motion recon-
mitted
The bill in favor of W. S. Mason, ESQ.,,
was, on motion of Mr.. Leach, taken up I'M
der suspension of the rules.
The amount was cnt down to $500, and
passed, as amended its several readings.
On motion of Mr.. Speed the Senate adj
journed, as a testimony of respect to the
memory of W. T. Balm. an old and respecta-
BILE citizen recently deceased.
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Message of Gov. Wells to the Louisians
Legislature.
New ORLEANS, Thursday. Jan %

NEW ORLEANS, thursday, Jan. "a.
Gov. Wells has concluded his message to
the Legislature, which meets on the 10th
inst. He approves and favors the adoption
of the Constitutional amendment, assumes
that Congress will require the Southern
States to enfranchise all citizens refers to
the July riots, denouncing the assaults and
the killing of the Convent:onists as an un-
warranted and unprovoked massacre to graft
fy the hatred felt by the police and mob
against the loyalists; reviews The financial
condition, urging increased taxation to pay
the obligations of the State, and for the
maintenance of its credit. He gives favor
able report of the progress of the work on
the levees, and leaves it to the Legislature to
prescribe system of construction tor the
future. He recommends the universal edu-
cation of the masses; suggests division Of
the school fund; also an appropriation for
the establishment of schools for freedmen
advocates system of internal improve
ments; calls attention to the carly compile
tion of the 0pelousas Railroad to Texas;
recommends an appropriation to defray the
expenses OF the Paris Exposition Commits
sioners, and advises an address setting
forth inducements for foreign immigration
to this State.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.


No minister present to open with prayer.
Journal read and approved.
Sundry persons were recommended as
magistrates for Randolph and Martin Coun-
ties. The Senate refused to concur
A memorial from Fayetteville and Florence
r. R. Co., was read and referred.
A memorial and bill to change the mode
of appointing Auctioneers for New Hanover
County. Referred
The judiciary committee reported favor
ably on a bill entitled "set-off" By the
same unfavorably bill for relief of the PEG
pie declaring it to be unconstitutional, &c.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill to transfer the State land scrip to
the University at Chapel Hill.
Mr.. Mckay reported favorably memori-
al from the Trustees of the University pray
ing the passage of the bill, and further ap-
preparation of $1,000 for the support of the
University.
Mr.. Davis an amendment providing for the
education of one young man from each
County free of charge at the University.
He proceeded to speak at length favorably
to the passage of the bill, paying high
compliment to the University and urging
the adoption of the Amendment, &c.
Mr.. Mckay substitute for the bill under
consideration.
Mr.. Davis opposed the substitute.
Mr.. Everett opposed the bill. He did not
favor the concentration of knowledge at
Chapel Hill, but desired to behold its diffu-
sion in many colleges of the State.
Mr.. Long favored the passage of the origi-
nal bill, opposing the substitute.
Mr.. Mckay withdrew the substitute, and
stated that the judiciary committee unani-
mously favored the donation of the land
scrip to the University.
Mr.. Foard read memorial from Olin
High School, Iredell County, making appli-
cation for the donation of the land scrip.
guaranteeing the education of two young men
annually Of each County, establishment of
mechanical shops, a model farm, &c.
Also bill as a substitute to the original.
employing the Governor, Secretary of State
and Treasurer to receive proposals from va
rjous colleges desiring the funds, in relation
to their capacities, and to give the land scrip
to the institution best qualified and making
the best proposal for education.
Mr.. Foard said that the University was deep
ly in debt, that its fnancies had hitherto
been badly managed. He favored the es-
Enlistment of separate Agricultural and
Mechanical college, where these arts would
be exclusively taught.
MI. DAVIS said the University had more
due 1t, than 1t owed. That the proposal of
Oln college was remarkable; but if it could
40 SO much, the University of the State could
do more. He urged also that if the land
scrip were conferred upon Chapel Hill Col
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Southern Presbyterians. and the Ne.
grOes.

SlOcSs
The vote of the late General Assembly at
Memphis, excluding colored preachers from
ordination as ministers, which excited SO
general surprise at the North, is resolutely
justified at the South. A Rev. Mr.. CRAFTY,
in communication to the Central Presbyte-
rian, takes the ground that the Scriptures
do not authorize the ordainIng of men to
preach to one race exclusively, and that in
asmuch as the black man cannot preach to
the white men, therefore there is no scriptu-
raj authority for ordaining him at all. And
the Presbyterian Inder, published at Mobile
and New Orleans, and edited by DIR. John
H. Rice, prominent member ofthe Men,
phis Assembly, comes out with equal bold
ness in support of the doctrine that emanci-
patton has not changed the relation of the
two races-that the black man is mental,
and must be kept in mental condition if
possible. It says:
ave honestly believe that the true policy
of the church, having in view the true eleva-
ton as well as the salvation of the colored
race, is, so far as their ecclesiastical relations
are concerned, to keep them as nearly in
their former position toward US as their
changed social condition will admit. There
FORE instead of repellling the charge made
against our General Assembly of trying to
hold the colored man in the Church just as
he was before his emancipation, we confess
it, and glory in it."
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

SATURDAY, Feb. 2nd, 1867
The House was called to order at 101
o'clock.
No minister present to open with prayer.
A message from the Governor transmitting
report from the President and DIRECTORS of
the Wilmington and Weldon R. R. Co., was
read, ordered to be printed and sent to the
Senate.
Reports on important matters from special
and standing committees were read.
Mr. Patton bill for mechanics Lien Law.
Referred.
Mr.. Garrett bill to change the location
of the County site of Haywood County. Re
ferred.
A resolution was read proposing evening
sessions from and after to-day.
Mr.. Waugh moved to lay on table. Car
ried.
The Revenue bill was then taken up on
its third reading. and the balance of the
morning consumed in its consideration.
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The Supreme Court of Alabama on Sc
cesSiOn. -
MONTGOMERY, Thursday, jar

MONTGOMERY, Thursday, Jan. "a.
The Supreme Court of Alabama in case
on appeal from the Lowden County Court,
has decided that the existence of the State
was not destroyed by secession, and the mil
itary and political events that followed; that
the Government of the State was de .tacto
Government, though not in harmony with
the United States Constitution and Govern
ment, and that all acts under the authority
of such de tacto Government before the sur
render, so far as they were executed, are val
id. The validity of such acts does not de-
pend upon the conformity of the law to the
Constitution of the United States. Guar
dams who have made investments in Confed-
crate bonds and received Confederate Treas
ury notes under authority of the act of the
Legislature of December, 1861, in good faith
are entitled to credit on account thereof
This decision in this case settles the question
of liability, where an administrator received
Confederate Treasury notes in payment OF
debts due the estate.
Chief Justice Walker delivered the opin-
=
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THr RADICALS PLEASED BECAUSE IF

THE RADICALS PLEASED BECAUSE THE
South REJECTED THE AMENDMENT.-An
effort will soon be made to take up MIR. Sum-
ner's resolution declnring the twenty-slx
States which are represented in Congress, in
Guiding Tennessee, to be the only ones COM
petent to pass upon constitutional amend
ments. The Radicals now express consider
able qualification at the unfavorable action
of the southern Legislatures on the constitu-
tional amendment proposed by Congress last
summer. They say that it is not strong
enough, and after the passage of Mr.. Sum-
ner's or some similar resolution excluding
the southern States from the right of partic-
ipating in the adoption of amendments to
the Constitution, it is the intention of the
majority here to submit an amendment of
much more stringent nature.-Sun.
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lest OATH FOR New YORK VoTERs.-A
bill has been introduced into the New York
Senate, which it is believed will be passed,
which will effectually cut out from the right
OF suffrage all persons who have given aid or
comfort to the rebellion. It provides that
every voter, before being qualified to vote,
Shall make oath or affirmation that he has
never voluntarily borne arms against the
United States since he has been a citizen
thereof; voluntarily given no aid, counter
ance, counsel or encouragement to persons
engaged in armed hostility thereto have
neither sought nor accepted, nor attempted
to exercise the functions of any Office what
ever under any authority in hostility to the
United States, or yielded voluntary SUM-
port to any pretended government, authority.
power or constitution within the United
States, hostile or inimical thereto.