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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19
From Tallahassee.

Tallahassee, Feb. 13.-To- day, in the Convcn-
tion, the committee of the whole passed q reso-
Iution summoning the colored delegates charged
with incendiary public speeches on the Sth, to
appear at the bar of the Convention on the l4th,
and show cause why they should not be expelled.
Articles OF the Constitution were taken ur,
but little progress was made. 3sf
Universal suffrage will probably be allowed
with no prescription for any but anti war causes.
Tallahassee, Feb N.--The excitement among
the members Of the Convention has been intense
for the past four hours.
The bill OF rights was adopted declaring tho
equal rights Of all men. incorporating the pro-
visions of the Vermont and Missouri constitu.
tiohs. All judges appointed by the Supreme
Court for life and good behavior. The bill Of
rights declares that the State shall ever remain
a member of the Union.
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We have, for some days, been anxious to
know low the payment of the mileage of
the members of the Convention came to be
assumed or effected by the National Bank,
in this City.-Sentinel.
Well now, old Mr.. Busybody, what is it
to you9 Is it any of your BUSINESS You
hold the Convention to be an illegal, uncon-
stitutional, usurping body. This heing the
ease, what have you got to do with it2 If
you want to know, and if you are deter
termined to know, 60 to the Bank and de-
mand. in the names of COL Jefferson Davis
and Gov. Vance, that the officers of that in
stitution lay all the facts before you Go.
or be silent. 1t is due to the Confederacyn
that something of the sort should he done
to relieve the "anxiety" of the ponderous
Saint of the Sentinel. f.r-
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The Next Issue.

+ The Rebel leaders having failed in their
reliance on the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States-that body having decided that
1t will not act upon political question grow
ing out of the reconstruction acts-a new
issue must be found with which to perpIex
ana mslead the people.
These leaders will most probably next
take the ground that the Day of Judgment
is near at hand, and therefore it will be use
less ior the people to vote. They will re-
solve not to go to Heaven after that great
event, if any Radicals or negroes" should
happen to get to the door when they do.
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D;spatches from Alabama tonight ind

Dispatches from Alabama tonight indi-
cate the defeat of the Constitution. .As
soon as definite information on the subject
reaches Congress. immediate action will he
taken on the sul.iect, and there is high au-
tiority for stating that a bill will lie intro
duce,i providing either for the admission of
the State on its present status or ordering
new election. There is 40 doubt whatever,
now, of the passage of that section of the
Reconstruction bill which is pending, pro.
wiling that "A majority of votes cast shall be
sufficient for the adoption of the Constita-
ation so that it may apply to eases of other
States The bill will he pushed to vote
rs soon as Senators can be prevailed upon to
cease their long speeches. A strung desire
is manifested to have the bill ready to
meet the elections in the other States, but
il ceihet be done unless all speech making
is stopped Immediately. 1t is expected
that the bin win lie amended, then il must
go back to the House, and possibly con-
ierence'eummittee may be.neeessary befnre it
is setaeA: sliesistAe Pfesitcnf zeSn keep il
teu days before he .votoes it Present gp-
pcarsncrs Indicate THAT it c.nnnt ...t iI,ragh
before tire tst of March, - W.sh. Cor n, Y
Ueratd.
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Alabama.

1t seems now to be conceded that a ma
joritg of the registered vote of Alabama has
not been cast for ratification. This is the
result of the violent, proscriptive conduct of
the Rebels of that State, by which many
voters were kept away from the polls
We are glad to see that Mr.. Sherman has
introduced a bill into the Senate to cure
this defect, by declaring that majority of
the votes cast being for ratification, the Con-
stitution is accordingly ratified. We trust
Congress will pass this bill, and thus speed
lily restore Alabama to the Union.
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For. the Standard.


MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I very much dislike
to be drawn into newspaper notoriety, and
have thought would not, for the present
canvass. but having some acquaintance in
the State of North-Carolina, feel it my du-
ty in self-defense and for the information OF
some of my friends, to correct some misrep-
resentatlnns which have been made with re-
ference to my political status at this time.
saw some time ago in the Standard that
trere had been some detection in the Re-
publican party in Montgomery county. l
live in this county, and ought to know
whether there has been detection or not.
say there has been no falling off in the party
in this county. There have been some diff
terences of opinion in the party, like there
will be in any county. There has been no
reason for any one to say was untrue. The
man WHO says that am not true to the Re
publican party, is slanderer and calumnia-
tor. will remind such as have no mind TO
recolect, nor conscience to direct, that was
IL Union candidate for the Legislature ou
ring the dark days of the rebellion, and was
eieciCd.
My course i'll that Legislature was that of
a Union man, and all who read, know it.
My votes in the Legislature of 1864 were
endorsed hy the hest Union men in the
State. The journals of that Legislature will
show what my record is tor that period. l
was again in the Legislature of 1S66-'67. |
canvassed my county in favor of the Consti.
tutiOnal amendment. known as the four
teenth article of the Constitution of the Uni
ted States. publicly declaring that would
vote or that amendment, it elected; which
did do IN a torlorn minority. The reading
puhIic know this. Alter that, on March
27lh. 1867. l went to Raleigh, to assist in
laying tie cornerstone of the Republican
party l heartily endorsed every sentiment
emhodied in the resolutions of that Conven-
ton, and voted for them, us hundreds know I;
after which | came home. and in ten or
twelve public speeches. I sustained the Re
construction acts of Congress, stood by the
Republican party, and promulgated the Re-
puhiean doctrine generally.
Now, declare, upon the honor of gen
tleman that my present feelings accord with
my former record, and that l have not
changed to the least extent If i could
Change ny former record, l would not do it.
IF l know my own heart am a true Repub-
lican, and an, So recognized by all nonest
men Of both political parties; but there are
some men who would like to have position,
who never have had any, and have no merit
OF their own, and can see no way of getting
in hut to SANDER Others, and by that means
90 in over the ruins of their hetters.
-l ALLEN JORDAN.
Troy, Feb. 8, 1868.
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From Richmond,

Richmond, Feb. 1A.-In the Convention the Ju-
dietary Committee reported in favor of exempt
ing property of the value of twelve hundred dol.
lars from seizure for debts contracted after the
ratification Of the Constitution ..f-
The oyster tax was discussed the rest Of the
day.
Gen. Scbofeld has issued an order vacating all
tobacco inspection officers from the LIST Of March,
where occupants cannot take the oath Of office.
He also addressed q letter TO the Court of Mag.
istrates asking why certain inspectors were al-
lowed to qualify without taking the test oath.
Commodore E. M. Boutwell,, late of the Uni.
ted States army, has been appointed commission.
er Of revenue of this City.
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Baltiaoss. Reb.. A-Cotton dull; sonlnal at
a0N. FlouraetIve.z Wheat quiet Vorn hfmer.
Nsr York. Feb, "A Cotton IRON quarter to .
half lower. saiesl 2l0o at 0o<@2ox. Turpen-
tine Es@s. Gold excited during the sfternoon.
reached ~ a. G. 9sz4iSs .c1 ouEl8E
% HsDssSson, Fcss..14ih.-spHftsS Tu5psutins
firm al 50. Resins active. Strained S,20@2,s6.
Cotton firm. Middl:ng lSE. Tar firm at s,SS.
Ness York, Feb l4th.-Cottou easier, Md
ding 1874. Sales 2sQO bales.
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State Immigrafion Agency.

We publish below the Report of the Com
mittee on this important subject. One OF
the first objects of the State should be to\
encourage immigration. We trust some
measure looking to this end may be adopted.
oRpINANCE FOR ESTABLISHING AN IMMTGRA-
TIoN AGENCY, REPORTED BY COMMITTEE On
IMMIGRATION. u
SECTION l. BE IL ordnined By tile people
of North Carolina IN COncentlon assembled,
That within twenty days after the ratlfica-
ton of the Constitution, framed by this Con.
vention, by the Congress of the United
Statss, the Governor of the State shall ap-
point suitable person to act as Land and
Immigrant Commissioner who shall serve
for four years, have an office in the City of
New York and be paid in quFsterlys install
ments, salary not exceeding S2.500 per-
annum. 1t shall be the duty of this Com
missioner, as far as practicable, to effect the
sale of such lands as the residents OF this
State shall authorize him to sell: he is here
bv authorized to establish within the Emil.
grant Depot at Castle Garden, New York, a
Southern Railroad Agency. for the purpose
of selling Railroad Tickets to snch Immi-
grants as may desire to settle in the State OF
North Carolina; he shall also make arrange
ments with such lines of travel as may be
necessary, at the lowest possible rates OF pas
sage, for Immigrants and whoever snail de-
sire to come into this State to settle, or tor
the purpose of viewing such property as
may be for sale, with the intention OF pur-
chasing the same.
SEC. 2. The State Treasurer is hereby
authorized and directed to pay the salary of
the Commissioner appointed under this Or
dinance, and also such necessary expenses
as may be required to carry out the purpose
of this Ordinance, upon the warrant of the
Governor.
D. ]. RICH. Chairman.
S. S. ASHLEY,
GEO. w. GAHAGAN,
J. w. HOOD.
Majority Of Committee.
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Rates Of Subscription.
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Liberal deduction made, by special contract, to
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Court advertisements will be charged 20 pei
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No paper in the South has advertising facilities
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Letters must be addressed to
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Republican Conventions or Meetings

Republican Conventions or Meetings.
The Standard of to day contains the fol-
lowing notices: ssa 81. p.
The Republicans of the 1st Congressional
District will hold their Convention to nomi-
nate a candidate, at Raleigh, on Wednesday
the 26th February. F1.sjs..t-...sf-. 4
The Republicans of the 4th Congressional
District will hold their Convention here on
the same day.
The Republicans OF the 9Th Congressional
District will hold their Convention at High
Point, on the 4th of next month. III q.
The Republicans Of the 9th Congressional
District will hold their Convention at Sails
bury. on the Sd nf next month.
No announcements have yet been made
for the Sd and 9TH Districts ~. !.
The Republicans of Wake will hold a
meeting at Raleigh, on Saturday, the 22'l. !
The Republicans of Granville wild hold !.
meeting at Oxford. on Saturday, the 92d.
The Republicans of Halifax, will hold a
meeting at the Court House on Friday the
| 21st. - iiJi q s.tl
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19
From Augut,sta.

AUGUSTA. Feb. 14.--A special dispatsh to the
Macon Telegraph, dated Rome 18th, says: "Ex.
Comptroller, General Bnrnes was arrested to-day
by order of General Meade. and Is now confined
in the barracks for reiusiag 70 deliver The Dseords
OF his Office.
Augusta, Feb. 13.-In the matter Of alleged
NAL administration on the part Of the present
municipal authorities, Gen. Meade has directed
that the evidence does not sustain the charge,
and therefore dismisses the case
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19

If the Congress should conclude to cure
the defect in the action OF Alabama, 10y re-
storing her to the Union notwithstanding a
majority of her registered, vote was not cast
on the question of ratification, that body
will only do on large scale what Mr..
johnson held to be good on a small one,
when he said that if there were but five
thousand loyal men in State they were en-
titled to govern it. Ia sdfr
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The gallant struggle made bv tbe ,ovolist.

The gallant struggle made by the loyalists
of Alabama to ratify the new Constitution,
against such great odds, must excite the
sympathy and admiration of good men eve-
ry where. and especially of the Republican
members of Congress. 1t is now clearly seen
that without manhood suffrage, and the
consequent aid in reconstruction given by
the colored voters Alabama would sink at
once to the condition of Territory Ala
hama owes her existence as State to her
former slaves. ri e
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From Charleston.

Charleston, Feb. l3.-The Convention did .
heavy days work to day. They adopted twenty
sections of the new Constitution, making alto
gether fifty.three. ana7 olgE 9RG bsT9i0o
The Convention has requested Gen. Csnby 10
abolish the District Court, and adopted provis-
ions recognizing political equality without dis
tinction of race or color. a29s
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The Wilmington CALAMITY,

We regret very much to have to record
the disastrous fire which occurred in Will
mington on Thursday night.
1t will be seen by the dispatch in our pa
per of to-day, that the loss of property was
considerable; and that more serious loss
of life occurred. Five mangled bodies have
been taken from beneath the fallen wall, and
it is feared that some ten or twelve were
badly crushed
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19

We publish to-day Card from Allen Jor
dan, Esq. in which he defends himself
against the charge of having abandoned the
Republican party. We cheerfully give Mr..
Jordan hearing hut do not, OF course, en-
dorse bis reflections on others.
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From Atlanta.

AAanta, Feb. 1ath.--In the Convention the
tenth section on the report otfranchisc commit
ttec which allows all voters to be elIighle TO Of
Gee, was under debate. Mr. Trommell made
strong speech against 1t, when the Convention
adjourned-witiout taking action.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19

The Sentinel, in its notice of the Rebel
Council OF State nominating Cilley for
Judge. speaks as kindly of,that gentleman
as if he had fought for " the Confederacy."
IF this gentleman is. a Yankee" the Senti-
mel does not regard it as a mark of opprobi-
um. 1t reserves all its billingsgate for such
Yankees" as are true to their country by re-
fusing affiliation or sympathy with rebels
and traitors. If the Colonel ever expects to
be Judge he might as well accept the ap
pointment. He will get the title ON short
time.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19

The official return of the vote of North
Carolina at the election for the Constitution
al Convention has at last come to hand, and
presents the following facts:
White voters registered, 106.721
Colored voters registered, 72.932
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Whole number of votes cast, 126,030
Legal majority for Convention, 36.203


Legal majority for Convention, 36,203
Actual majority tor Convention, G0,O54
The record makes no distinction of color
in the vote cast, but it will be seen that if
every colored man voted for the Convention.
there were still 20,O74 whites voting the
same way But the truth is. probably, that
the affirmative vote was pretty evenly di-
vided as to color, or say, at the most. $4,000
blacks to $4,000 whites. Ofthe nays, $4,000
at least were whites, and, possibly. 1000
colored, so that the white vote on the ques-
tion was about $4,000 or 10000 more than
the whole vote for Governor in 1858 Yet
the pro-Rebel papers in North Carolina stig
matize the election as fraud. One of them
calls the body elected the Gorilla Bayonet
Convention" and heads its scurrilous re-
ports of the proceedings with the picture of
sentry standing guard before a cannon.--
" T. Tribune.
We think the Tribune cannot be far wrong
in its calculations. We count upon 10000
votes for the ratification of the new Con-
stitution. The Rebels can not go vote
beyond G0,00O. They may not go beyond
$4,000. They know this as well as we do.
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Read the admirable letter of the Hon. A.
H. Jones, in the Standard to-day.
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Your swlnglnging brother,
when First Under Fire.

had almost forgotten the errand we
were bound on, when, after an hours
marching, was suddenly reminded OF
IL by a distant boom, Instantly followed
by the crash of a large howltzer shell
bursting over our heads. The enemy
had caught sight OF the head OF our COL
umn, and, opened rapid fire from sew
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position to receive US. As rapidly as 1t
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into line, the men running up over the
broken ground to their places In line as
besethey could, There, was no time 70
think now The enemY's guns were
telling On us already. and must be cap
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Wsre-looktng very different from what
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wasrconscious of fierce excitement
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noticing how little effect such cannon
ade had in thinning out. our ranks. 1
positively saw no one In the act of fall
ing, and in q very few minutes i had
acquired a sort of confidence In my
good fortune-R feeling that it could not
be SO very dangerous after ALI and that
should probably come out unhRrmed.
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PErRoLEUM ". Massey, P. NJ.
Wich Is Postnldster.


ADREADPUL few even
ings since, say the N. o. Picayune. a
couple of lovers sought the sequestered
walks of Jackson Square to indulge in
one of those inexpressibly delighted
conversations that lovers can ouly APP
preciate. Arm in arm, their heads
sllghtly BENT the obliYions couple were
bent upon nothing but the sweet COM
mune of"souls with but q single heart
that beats as one,n when suddenly the
lady screamed fearfully, turned "pale
as death, !" and trembled violently.
2 'sMy goodness, what Is the matter Z"
= ssSaVe me save me lr cried the lady.
HFrom whatf" inquired the excited
lover, while q number OF ladies and
gentIsmen, also walking in the square
and attracted by the young lady's. agt-
tation, crowded eagerly around
: Eyes, yes,D they all exclatmeds
stVvhat Is the fnafterf1 90 -@Eg
''Tell me: dear pr softly whispered .
benevolent looking lady $50
The frightened girl turned squarely
around and Whispered In her ear softly
NY Grecian bend has dropped ohln
49,
CARY has joIned the Democratic par
ty because the Republicans refused 70
eiSct him to ONCE We are resigned,
Samuel, feeling that your loss Is onT
Eain.-C sIieiilsad cliToTleEe.