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The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-05

The Chicago Tribune spurs its party in
Congress on to immediate action on the sub
ject of Southern reconstruction, and reads a
long and severe lecture upon 1.-THE curse of
independence.o 1t intimates that there are
scowards" among the Republican Congress
ional leaders,an says that the people have a
contempt for towards. The Tribune calls
upon timid and faltering Republicans to re-
sign and give place to bolder men. 1t 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. -
The Tribune thus puts the case:
"Tbesc 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. 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 nation
al authority, and we insist that that hon
or have its preference"
The Tribune continues:
"But let Congress, by one briefs act, that
may be framed and passed in two days,
put the stamp ofusurpation upon these bo-
gus governments, and prohibit their long
er continuance. Then the country will
have its instructions obeyed; 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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told Mr. Pool that was glad to meet mp
with him-that had called at his room sew
eral times, but found him a6sent-lNr. Russ.
If Mr.. Russ "met up =" with Mr.. Pool, the
two must have run together. MIR. Russ meant
to say he met Mr.. Pool.
If Mr.. Russ found" Mr.. Pool, MIR. Pool
could not have been "absent."
Mr.. Russ is one of our proteges. We have
been trying for years to click him into
shape" as presentable public man; and
we must confess that the style of his speech,
as it appears in the Sentinel, has given us
more concern than the substance of it. For
merly, when Mr.. Russ was a Unionist, and
made speeches for the public, we were care
full so to revise and alter them as to render
them respectable in style when they appear
ed in the Standard; but the Sentinel, from
some cause or other has not taken such
palms, and the result is Mr.. Russ appears in
that paper as he really is. The Sentinel
might, at least, have thrown the mantle of
correction over his style, while his old friends
with ayerted faces covered him with the
mantle of charity.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SATURDAY, Feb. 2nd, 1856

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
a 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
RED.
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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Southern Presbyterians and the Me-
groeS.


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 resolutcly
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 ordainlng 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 orlaining him at all. And
the Presbyterian Inder published at Mobile
and New Orleans and edited by Or. John
Fl. Rice, prominent member of the Mem
phis Assembly, comes out with equal bold
ness in support fthe doctrine that enamel
patton has not changed the relation of the
two races-that the black man is mental,
and must be kept in menial condition if
possible. 1t says:
I'VE 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 rs their ecclesiastical rela tions
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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Tennessee LEGISLATURE.
NASHVILLE, Tuesday, Jan.

A resolution has been adopted by the
State Senate, authorizing the Governor to
employ counsel to defend the cases in the
Supreme Court involving certain constitu-
tional questions. One Of the cases will not
be reached for some weeks, unless taken up
out of order.
In the House, a report from the Special
Committee recommending the impeachment
of Judge Frazier, of the criminal Court of
Davidson County, accompanied with artic-
les of impeachment, was read.
Judge Frazier's offence was the liberation
from arrest, under writ of ha5eas corpus, of
the members of the Legislature arrested last
summer for absenting themselves and leav-
ing the House without aquorum. He will
probably be impeached.
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THE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME OF
THE BOSTON ANTI-SLAvERY MEN.-In the
Anti-Slavery Society, in session at Boston,
the following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
Resozoed, 1. That the safety and honor
of the nation demand three things: The
removal of the President, the setting aside
of the present so called State governments
of the South, and the remodeliog of the
Supreme Court And without these we
see little or no hope of the continued sue
cess of the Union party.
g. That no rebel territory should be re-
cogniZed as q State until the Federal Con-
stitution itself guarantees to every loyal
citizen within the Union the ballot, and
to the negroes land besides.
g. That the vindication and protection
of the negro and the restoration of his
rights demand the same measures, and are
inseparably bound up with their success
In the name of national safety and honor,
justice, and the negroes rights, we demand
of Congress that it go forward until this ma
tional structure rests on justice and liberty
for its cornerstone
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Grand Army of the Republic.

OHIO STATE CONVENTION
ADoPTED-oBJEcTs OF THE ORGANIZATION.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 80.
The State Convention of the Grand Army
of the Republic met here to-day and was
well attended. The following resolutions
were adopted
"Resoloed That we endorse the resolution
expressive of principles and purposes of the
Grand Army Of the Republic adopted by its
recent national convention held at Indianap
oils.
Resozped, That the Grand Army of the Re-
public is not organized to make nominations
for office, nor as a mere secret combination
to further the ambition of political aspirants,
but its purpose is to promote the cause OF
active loyalty and to advance by all legiti-
mate and proper influence the general wei
fare and interests of the soldiers lately in the
United States army, and to secure the attain
meot of these ends we invite the cooperation
and support of all patriotic and liberal
minded citizens"
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Wilmington Market.

February I, 1o61:.
Rosin.-Sales of bbls. at 50 IS TOR
Common, So 25 for No. 2, So 50@$4 for NO.
1, and 81 for Pale.
Spirits urpentine.-Narket quiet, and
the price is a shade lower Sales of DOLLY %
bbls at S7@27a cents D gallon.
Turpentine.-Has advanced 5 cents, ana
we quote sales of 100 bbls at So 65 for yell
low dip, and 81 IS for hard, % $50 lbs;
Tar.-Is steady with sales Of 21o bbis. az
81 65.
Cotton-The market is firmer to-day at an
advance of + cent on last quotation. eales
of 93 bales at 30 cents for ordinary, 30 cents
for low middling, and 81 cents for middilng'
Journal.
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The New Orleans Riots.

The President in compliance with reso-
luton of the House transmitted to-day 70.
luminous documents on the subject of the
New Orleans riots in July last These in.
clude about 400 foolscap pages of testimony
taken before the Military Board, convened
at the instance of Gen. Baird, and CONSISTING
of Gems Mower, Quincy. Gregg and Baldyo
together with their report in which they
condemn the conduct of Mayor Monroe, and
say but for the declaration of martial law
Ivy Gen. Baird, and the presence of the troops,
fire and bloodshcd would have ragged through
the night in all the negro quarters of the
city, and the lives and property of Union
lists and Northern men would have been at
the mercy of the mob. The conservators of
the peace being for the time the instigators
of violence, nothing would have remained
but an arming for self defence and scene
might have ensued unparalleled in the his
tory of the age.
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Rebel Recommendation of a COlOred
Man for Postmaster.

An agent of the American Missionary AS
ISOLATION, In Mississippi, writing to friend
in Chicago, says:
"The world moves. was shown letter
a few days since from Joseph Davis, broth
er of the rebel chief, earnestly recommend
ing one of his ex-chattels for Postmaster at
DAVIS Bend, and stating that said Ben. F.
Montgomery is well qualified for the office,
having discharged the duties of that place
from 1856 to 1861. white man holding the
appointment" This, we are also informed, IS
the black man who lately purchased Joseph
Davis plantation for $780, 700, one third
cash.
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The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says the President said
to a prominent physician of Louisiana and
to Others, in recent interviews that the worst
thing he ever did in his life was to pardon
Mayor Monroe, of New Orleans, and then
sustain him in his wicked career. He indi-
Gated much sorrow at the course things have
taken in New Orleans, without having ex-
pressed any regrets at his own connection
with the crimes committed there.
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A NEW PRoGRAMME.-A Washington cores
pondent of the New York Commercial writes to
that paper:
There are indications that before long, Con-
gress will assume more conservative attitude on
and that the President johnson will lend his aid
in the protection of loyal men, SO that they, and
not the rebels, will control public affairs. The
details of this new programme, which will be ac-
can carry out without any sacrifice of dignity or
of principle, are for the present kept private !;
but 1t is well known that the arrangement exists
in eDl6,7O
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The pretended ground of attack on Mr..

20 The pretended ground of attack on Mr.
Pool by the Sentinel, Mr.. Russ, and other Sc
cessionists, is that he said he was opposed to
the Howard amendment, and is now for it
There is no proof that MIR. Pool has taken
ground for the amendment since his defeat
for Senator; and there is abundant proof
that he was against it before the election
Mr.. Russ, therefore, has not been deceived.
We have seen letter addressed by Mr.. Pool
to member of the Legislature who voted
for him, in whichh states he was opposed to
the amendment. But this member, although
he voted for Mr.. Pool as Mr.. Russ did, has
not risen in his place and stated that he has
been deceived by Mr.. Pool-nor will he
do so.
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On Monday morning, Feb. 4th, 1867, Mr. Lam
bert Pool was found nearly dead in his wagon,
one and half miles from this City on the Fay
etteville road. Mr.. Stunkel who discovered
him, brought him to Raleigh to relative, where
he was examined by DR. Mckee, who pronounced
that the said Pool was suffering from apoplexy.
The following jury was summoned by the Coro-
ner, W. II. Crawford, to-wt: Messrs. B. F.
Chatham, w. N. Andrews, D. Lewis, John c.
Thompson, R. K. Terrell, j. G. Bromell, P
OVERLY, E. D. Haynes, P. Ferral, Thos. Bash
ford and A. Sorrell, who returned verdict in
accordance with the above facts
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SPRING WHEAT.-We are requested to
say that the Commissioner of agriculture of
the United States, has received a large guam
tity of the celebrated Amantaka (spring)
wheat, from Odessa, Russia, imported by the
Department for distribution among the agri-
cuilnrlsts OF such sections of the country as
successfully cultivate spring wheat. The
weight ofthis grains aboutsixty-fve pounds.
and Its superiority has been tested during
the past season on the experimental farm Of
the assurance that its general introdnction
will prove of great benefit to the wheat
growing interests the United States. Our
farmers who may desire to procure this
wheat can accomplish their wishes by wri.
ing to the Commissioner, giving name and
address in full. We hope that some of them
ct least, will do 80 and give the grain fair
and full trial. :" ''ii
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NEW SToRE-We invite the attention of
our friends and of the trading public to the
Dodd. These enterprising young men have
removed to their handsome and spacious
New Store, on Market Square, where they
will be glad to see their friends and custo-
mers. They are thoroughly reliable mer-
chants, and will no doubt deserve all the
patronage they may receive.
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Gov. Cox DEcL1NEs.-We had hoped
Gov. Cox would consent to be 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 and, in 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 nomina-
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 a great pecuniary sacri-
fee for a man of talent to accept the Office.
We suppose the Governor will return to his
profession in which he occupied very
prominent position.-C leaveland (Ohio) Her.
add
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TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CoNCEp


The University Base Ball Club of Chapel Hin
in reply to challenge to match game of base
ball for the Championship of the State, havips
declined to contend for that honor, the National
Base Ball Club Of Raleigh claim, and will main.
tain against all corners, the Championship of the
State of North Car DINA.
JOHN A. SCARLETT, President,
F. E. FIsKE, Secretary.
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SuRRATr ON THE SwATARA.-A letter has
been received in Washington from an officer
of the steamer Swatara, who writes from
Lisbon that Surratt is very reticent, speak
ing only in answer to questions, and then in
monosyllables. He is still clad in the Zouave
uniform. He seems to be in good health, and
is entirely self.possessed.
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Chaplain Green, formerly of Boston, Mass,
a colored man, preached in the basement of
the Baptist Church in this City last Sunday
afternoon. He had a large audience of
blacks and whites, and gave general satisfac-
ton. We learn that he will preach again
at the same place next Sunday afternoon.
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AFRICAN METHODIST CHuRCH.-We learn
that Bishop Alexander w. Wayman, of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church, will
preach in the African Methodist Church, in
this City, at seven o'clock, this Tuesday)
evening. Bishop Wayman is said to be a
man of excellent sense, and Jealous and per-
severing in his important office.
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The Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.
The stock market opened strong, . 2os u,
49, Coupon, 1929 of '64 Coupons 1860 loOs
of '65 Coupons 1064$4061, f040s Coupons
99a, 1905 first series 1043@10455, second seieI
1o4s@1o4a. Virginia IS 5a@61. Goia
$780,
LIVERPOOL, Feb, 2
Cotton market opens to-day dull and IN
changed, sales to-day will probably not eA-
coed 5000 bales.
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RECONSTRUCTION.

The committee on Reconstruction will en-.
ter Immediately upon the preparation of
proper bill for the reorganization of the
Southern States, in view of the rejection of
the Constitutional Amendment, to report for
action the present session.
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PARDoNED.-On Saturday morning las'
Governor Letcher received by mail his palr
don by the President through the Attorney
Generals ofice--Lerington Gazette.
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The SEQUEL.-Our readers, SAYS an
exchange, have all heard the story of
soaping the clergyman's tin horn at
camp meeting, so that when he went to
call his flock together, he blew the soap
over his brother clergymen, and how he
exclaimed: "Brethren, have served
the Lord thirty years, and in that time
l have not uttered a profane word, but
1'll be ID if 1 can't whip the man that
soaped that hornw Our readers, we
say, have all heard this, but have, per-
haps, never heard the sequel, given us
by gentleman present. 1t is as follows:
Some two days after, a tall, swarthy,
Misunderstanding desperate strolled
upon the ground and leaned against
tree, listening to an eloquent exhorta-
ton to repent, which was then being
made by the preacher, After while
he became interested, finally affected,
and then, taking a position on the anx-
ious seat, commenced grooming in the
every bitterness =" Of his sorrow. The
clergyman walked down and attempted
to console him. On consultation, he
was too great sinner, he said. &C mo:
he was too wicked-there was no mercy
for him.
Why, what crime have you COM
mitted p asked the preacher; shave
you stolen %
Oh, worse than that %
:" What have you, by violence, robbed
female innocence of its virtue ?''
Worse than that-oh, worse than
that"
Murder ?" gasped the Mortified
minister.
=" Worse than than tEat!'' groaned
the sinner.
The excited minister commenced
"peeling off" his outer garments;
Here, brother Cole p he shouted
hold my coat. I've found the fellow
that soaped my horn %
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The proceedings of the Union meeting
at Cane Creek, Chatham County, will ap-
pear in our next.
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THE RADICALS PLEASED BECAUSE THE
SOUTH REJECTED THE AMENDMENT.-An
effort will soon be made to take up Mr.. Sum-
ners resolution declaring the twenty-slx
States which are represented in Congress, in
Guiding Tennessee, to he 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 a
much more stringent nature.-Sun.
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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
CIV 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 docs
not fully represent the controlling judgment
of the North. And instead of retrograding,
the radical feeling advances with marked
rapidly. 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 a recon-
pense for the temporary inconvenience occa-
stoned by it, 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.-AlbanyE Ue Jour-
naL