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Per Diem and Mileage-Moore, of Carteret
and Shoffner. ~ $50
The resolution Of Mr.. Davis in reference
to the per diem and mileage was taken up
and referred to the committee on that subject.
On motion of Mr.. Barrow, bill entitled
"a bill for the relief of the Sheriff of North
ampton," was taken up and passed its second
reading.
A message was received from the House
of Representatives announcing the follow
ing committee on per diem and mileage:
Messrs Latin, Wilkie and Gahagan.
House bill No. Q, entitled a bill to pro-
vide for holding Of a special term of the
Superior Court for the county of Caldwell"
was taken up, and passed second reading.
House bill, No. z, entitled ga bill to change
the name of the town site of Mitchell coun-
ty," was taken up and passed second reading
Mr.. Blythe introduced a resolution ap-
pointing a committee of three on the part
of the House of Representatives and two on
the part of the Senate, to prepare q bill pro-
viding for the salary and fees of the officers
of the State.
Mr.. Rich moved to amend by making the
committee eight on the part of the House
of Representatives, and five on the part of
| the Senate. Lost.
The resolution passed, and message was
sent to House of Representatives notifying
that body of the same.
Mr.. Robbins Introduced bill continuing
the Board of Commissioners of the town
Salisbury.
On motion of Mr.. Robbins, the rules were
suspended and the bill passed its first and
second readings.
A motion to suspend the rules and put
the bill upon its third and last reading did
not prevail.
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out rule 40, which embraces "the previous

out rule 40, which embraces "the previous
question"
This motion ELECTED some discussion, par
ticipated in by Messrs. Durham, Pou and
Argo in favor of strikingout, and by Messrs.
Abbott and Estes in opposition thereto.
The motion to strike out did not prevail.
Mr.. Durham moved to amend rule 40 10y
adding the following proviso, which was
accepted:
"Prouaded, That no one shall move the
previous question except the chairman OF a
committee, whose report is under consldera-
ton, the mover of a resolution or bill, or the
author of Il minority report"
Mr. Argo moved to amend by strlkelng
out in line 3 the words "all amendments
or" and insert after debates the words
son said questions" Lost.
No other amendment being offered, the
question required on the adoption of the re-
port as amended. which question being put
was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Justice, of Henderson, gave notice
that on tomorrow he would introduce bill
instructing the Judges of the Several Su
perior Courts to examine applicants for IL
cense to practice law, and grant license to
all persons they deem qualified.
On motion, the House adjourned until to-
morrow morning 103 O'Clock.
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On motion of Mr.. Etheridge the bill was
referred to the committee on corporations.
Mr.. White called up House bill No. 5,
providing for the relief of Sheriffs and sure
ties of the State.
A motion to suspend the rules and put
the bill upon its third and last reading did
not prevail.
On motion of Mr.. Robbins the vote to sus-
pend the rules was reconsidercd, and tile
bill passed its third and last reading.
MIR Cook introduced q resolution appoint
ing standing committee on immigration.
Mr.. Barrow moved that when the Senate
adjourn, it adjourned to 10 o'clock each
day, unless otherwise ordered. Carried.
On motion the Senate adjourned.
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Robbins, Ragland Renfrow, Reynolds, Rea,
Rhodes, Smith, of Martin, Stilley, Simmons,
Seymour, Stevens, Sweet, Sykes, Siegrist,
Vestal, Vest, Williamson, Wilkie, Wiswall,
White and Waldrop.
NAYs.-Messrs Argo, Armstrong, Bcdlie.
Barnett, Clayton, of Pennsylvania, Davis,
Durham, Ellis, Farrow, Ferebee, Calling,
Gibson. Green. Hodnett, Hicks, High, Hum
phries, Harris, of Franklin, Hinnant, Jarvis,
Kelly, of Davie, Matheson, Pou, Proffitt,
Robinson, Smith, of Allegany, Sinclair,
Short, Shaver, Stanton. Thompson, Whitley
and Williams.
Mr. Sinclair's resolution in reference to
Judge Jones, was taken up.
Mr.. Sinclair pressed the adoption of the
resolutions, for the reason, among Others,
. that presentment had l,ecn made by the
Grand Jury against Mr.. Joues, and there
fore he would he the first criminal to be
tried at the bar of his own court He Mr..
s. had no personal feeling in the matter,
had discharged what he conceived to be his
duty, and would leave the matter with the
House.
Mr.. Seymour said the House was not a
censor of public morals The grand jury of
tLC OtutC Woo WIN IhC
prosecuting high crimes and misdemennors
of public officials. If the resolutions did
!! not charge what, put in proper shape,
would constitute proper subject of i'm
parchment, the House had no right to act
upon them. From what consideration he
had been able to give to the matter, it
seemed to him that they did not. There
was no precedent in this country or England
tor an impeachment on such grounds.
Mr.. Abbott concurred in the views ex.
pressed by Mr.. Seymour.
Mr.. Seymour moved that the resolutions
be postponed indefinitely; and the ayes and
nays being called, the motion was decided
in the affirmative. Ayes 81: nays 80.
Received message from the Senate in
forming the House that Messrs. Moore, of
Calteret, and Shoffler had been appointed
the Senate branch of the committee on the
per diem.
Received message from the Senate ask
ing the concurrence of the House in reso-
luton to raise joint committee of five of
the two Houses, to fix the salaries and fees
of public officers and report at an early day
as practicable.
On motion of Mr. Sinclair, the House con-
Cured, and the Chair appointed as the
House branch of the committee, Messrs.
Seymour, Pou and Crawford.
Mr. Seymour moved some amendments to
rule AZ, which were lost, sufficient num-
her not voting.
Mr.. Abbott said that the time for city and
town elections would soon occur, and as the
constitution gives the right to every citizen
To vote, helmoved that the judiciary commit
tee be instructed to consider the subject,
and report by bill or otherwise. Carried.
The following notices were given:
BY Mr.. Estes, that he would tomorrow
introduce bill, providing for two messen-
gers of the House; by Mr.. Morris, bill to
prohibit sale of intoxicating liquors on
election days; and by Mr.. justice, of Hen
derson, bill to change the county of Ca
tawba from the 9th to the 10th Judicial
District.
On motion, the House adjourned till to-
morrow morning, 109 O'Clock.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Speaker called the House to order at
4 o'clock.
By Mr.. Morris-a resolution in favor of
W. NJ. Hardy. Ordered to lie over.
The unfinished business. being the CON.
sideration of the report of the committee on
rules, was taken up, and the report read.
The Speaker ordered the rules to be read
seriatim
Mr.. Sweat moved to amend rule 6 by
striking out the words "the Speaker shall
examine and correct the journal before it is
read" Lost.
MIR. Durham moved to amend rule 81, bv
striking out in" in line and insert the
words within the bar Of" Accepted by
the chairman of the committee.
MIR. Durham moved to amend rule 80 by
striking out in line the words or suspen-
ded," and place the word "or" before . al
tered" Accepted.
Mr.. White moved to amend rule 80. by
adding the words, except the Quakers."
Carried
Mr.. Durham moved to amend by striking
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For the Standard.


MEssRs EpIT0Rs:-Whlle the great cry IS
going up from the throats of the conserva'
tives: 1.-THE Carpet Baggcrs have got your
votes and care nothing more for you' is u
not worthy ofmention to see such Carpet
Baggers as Latin, Martindale and Legs
sending provisions into their counties to as'
sist the suffering poor, without regard 70
their political opinions.
let every Republican Senator and Repre-
sentative take heed of this matter imme'
diately and fec'b the poor of their COUNTIES
aadcram the lie down the threats OF slicp
uaprincipled men as many of the so-cale .a
Conservative party have already proven "
be to the people. Wake up Republican,
and do. your duty. Rally IN solid phalanAs
all the Carpet Baggers, Scalawags, Negrcss
and repentent sinners Of the Conserva''"
party for Grant and Colfax.
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speech Of Gel. Edward Csntwer.


am here to-day in obedience to the call
of my eolored friends and fellow citizens of
the county Of Granville, TO take part in the
time honored celebration of the anniversary
of American independence. I am happy to
acknowledge 1 feel more encouragement for
the future OF my own country and greater
reliance ON the progress of Republican prin-
cip'es everywhere. Upon this stand, the
gentleman who sits nearest me, eCoL Far
grave) earned honorable distinction in the
Confederate service. The gentleman Capt
Quambaton, U. 5. A. on my left, is known
to have been agallant AMI ncritonous officer
of the Unien army. We have bad very
bitter family quarrel, gentlemen, but we have
met again under the shadow of the good old
flag to make friends; to have peace and to
hand down to our ohildncn the traditions of
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SENATE.

THURSDAY, July 9, 1868.
The Senate met at 10 o'clock, the Presi-
dent in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. F. P. Brewer.
Mr.. Sweet from the judiciary committee
reported several unimportant amendments
to the bill in regard to marriage licenses
The amendments were accepted, and the bill
ordered to be engrossed and printed.
Mr. Winstead of the judiciary committee
reported favorably upon the bill for the re-
lief of Sheriffs and their sureties of this
State.
The report was adopted.
Several Senators gave notice of the future
introduction of bills.
Mr.. Galloway introduced bill providing
for the election of three inspectors for the
city of Wilmington. Lies over.
Mr.. Love introduced resolution request
ing the President to allow John II. Nc
Laughlin, Senator from Iredell, to take his
seat before taking the test oath.
Mr.. Love moved to suspend the rules, and
put the resolution upon its passage.
Mr.. Moore, of Carteret, moved to lay the
motion to suspend the rules on the table.
The yeas and nays were called, and the
motion laid on the table.
YEAs-Messrs Barrow, Beasley, Bellamy,
'eeman, Blythe, Colgrove, Cook, Davis,
Eppes, Galloway, Hall, Legg, Long, Moore,
of Carteret, Rich, Respass, Richardson,
Smith, Shoffner, Wynne, Winstead-22.
NAYs-Messrs. Barnes, Brogden, caves,
Etheridge, Forkner, Hayes, Lyman, Lind
say, Love, Martindale. Moore, of Yancey,
Melchor. Mason, Purdie, Robbins, Sweet,
. Wilson-18 zee
Mr.. Hyman introduced a resolution in
structlng the committee on propositions and
grievances, to report bill prohibiting the
distilation Of corn and wheat in this State.
Lies over.
Mr.. Shoffner introduced resolution in re-
gard to county commissioners. Lies over.
The President announced the following
committees:
Public Charities Mcssrs Welker, Hayes,
Moore, of Carteret and Respass.
State Prison and Penitentiary-1st Con-
n
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 1868.
The House was called to order at 104
o'clock by the Speaker.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Shaver, of Rowan.
Mr.. Downing asked for leave of absence
for the remainder of the week alter to-day.
Granted.
The Speaker, after giving notice that he
should enforce rule 10, bearing on tlisorderly
conduct in the Hobbies, directed attention to
Rule ~, which is as follows:
Reporters wishing to take down debates
may be admitted by the Speaker, who shall
assign such places to them on the floor and
elsewhere to effect their object as shall not
interfere with the convenience of the House."
The Speaker said that this rule gives the
power of admission or exclusion of Report
ers to the Chair, subject TO such provisions
of parliamentary law as are applicable, and
with final appeal to the House. 1t is only
, in extraordinary instances that reporters are
excluded, and usually in such instances for
I offences against the dignity of the House,
| or against an individual member Jeffer-
sons Manual, page So, reads as follows:
"The editor of the Auavru having in
his paper of Feb. 10, 1900, inserted some
[ paragraphs deiamatory of the Senate, and
failed in his appearance, he was ordered to
| he committed. In debating the legality of
this order, it was insisted, in support of it,
that every man, by the law of nature. and
every body of men. possesses the right of
self-defence; that all public functionaries
are essentially invested with the powers of
selfpre. ervation that they have an inherent
right to do all acts necessary to keep them
selves in condition to discharge the trusts
con6ded to them that whenever authorities
are given, the means of carrying them into
execution are given by necessary implica-
ton; that thus We see the British Parlia-
ment exercise the right of furnishing con-
tempt; all the State Legislatures exercise
the same power, and every court does the
same; that if we have it not, we sit at the
mercy Of every intruder who may enter our
doors or gallery. and, by noise and TIL
multi, render proceeding in business imprac-
ticable; that if our tranquility is to be per-
petually disturbed by newspaper defamation,
it will not be possible to exercise our func-
t'ons with the requisite GOODNESS and DELHI
Grafton; and that We must, therefore. have
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None other name. +"

A few persons were collected around a blind
man, who had taken his station on a bridge
over London canal, and was reading from an
embossed Bible. Receiving from the passers
by OF their carnal things, he was administering
to them spiritual things. A gentleman, on his
way home from the city, was led by curiosity to
the outskirts of the crowd Just then the poor
man, who was reading in the fourth chapter of
Acts, lost his place, and while trying to find it
with his finger, kept repeating the last clause
he had read-"None other name-none other
name"
Some of the people smiled at the blind mans
embarrassment but the gentleman went ayav
deeply musing. He had lately become con-
vlnced that he was a sinner, and had been try
ing IN many ways to obtain peace of mind. But
religious exercises good resolutions, altered
habits, all were Intellectual to relieve his con-
science of its load and enable him to rejoice in
God. The words he had heard from the blind
man, however, rang their solemn music in his
soul-"None other name" When he reached
his home and retired to rest, these words, like
evening chime from village tower nesting among
the trees, were still heard-''None other name
none other name-none other name % And
when he awoke in more joyful measure like
maun bells salutlng the morn, the strain con-
tnued--''None other name-none other name
none other name -
The music entered his soul, and he awoke TO
new life. Il see it all [ see it ALL have
been trying to be saved by my own works-my
repentance, my prayers-my reformation. I
see my mistake. 1t is Jesus who alone can save
Io him will look. Neither is there salvation
IN any other. For there is none other name
none other name-under heaven given AMONG
men whereby they may be saved -
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of San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles county,
and of Purissina in Santa Barbara county
The shock came from the southeast and so did
this and the one of October, 1865. 1t was not
ed in that one that dizziness and nausea seized
upon the people, as was the case yesterday, and
also on the shaky Sunday of October, 1865.
On the same day with the severe earthquake of
May Is, 1865, there occurred remarkable
eruption of Mauna Loa, in the Sandwich Isl
ands and it may suggest profitable reflections
to mention that for several weeks prior to the
earthquake yesterday. volcanic phenomena were
observed and commented upon by persons re-
siding in the regions of Alpine and Invo coun-
ties. These were generally preceded by earth
quakes, and during one part of this local dis
turbance Owens Lake rose good many feet
higher than its ordinary water mark at this
season. It is possible that there may be some
connection between these volcanic disturbances
in the Sierra Nevada and the earthquake we
have jvst experienced. What this occurrence
teaches San Franciscans is that their future
welfare in great measure depends upon their
extending the city upon the solid ground among
the hills and stopping their advance upon the
waters of the bay
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From the San Francisco Spectator. I
Christian Character.

What is Christian character? Character that
conforms to the teachings and example of our
Lord Jesus Christ. 1t is important for us that
we adopt this only right standard of Christian
character We can find it nowhere else. 1t is
not to be found in the recorded or unrecorded
history Of the visible church her teaching may
De lnfall1ble her practice is marked and marred
Dy lmperfectlon. 1t Is not to be found in the
examples OF even the best of our religious ac-
quaintances. Some seem to approximate per-
lection; all true believers are going on toward
t;-but there Is only one perfect example be-
fore the world Character is beautiful, attrac-
tive, potential In influence in proportion to it's
conformity to this standard Alas, that there
should be so little of beauty, attraction and
power In the church now! Christian doctrine
IS truthtully, and often eloquently preached
Christian benevolence is we'll organized Chris
tlan machinery is worked with treless activity.
But Christian character is sadly lacking. The
average church member is very respectable
person, but he lacks force he lacks enthusiasm,
energy, inspiration. He is merely respectable.
he Is not power He does not burn or shine
He Is part Of a great machine, and revoves
with 1t, keeping pace with its sluggish motion
As an organism, the Church was never so well
furnished, never so abundant In external agen
cles and facilities as now, while at the same
time 1T IS losing its power to attract and move
the world. Ihe cause Is to be found In the
fact that Christian character is diluted and
feeble and defective Under the enfeebng and
perverting influences of a materialistic, grasp
ing sceptical age Christian experience has be-
come superficial Christian faith weak, and
Christian character low Like food the tide
OF worldliness has overhowed the barriers and
deuged the Church. Worst of all, it seems
that many Christians have convinced themselves
that this result was inevitable, that a high
standard al Christian character cannot be main
tanned during such times as these What
fatal mistake This is the very time to let our
lights shine brightly. The very temptations
which have overcome US, the very influences
which have dimmed and weakened our Chris
tian character, should have been the means
merely Of testing, developing and revealing to
men the graces which adorn Christian lite and
bless the world These times are calculated
either to dwarf or destroy the elements of true
Christian character, Or to bring them to their
fairest and fullest Development Yea, one or
the other of these results must be realized by
every one of us. The Christian character which
IN our day is not strong, earnest, aggressive and
progressive, offers a resistance to the spirit of
the age no more efectual than would pleasure
yacht to the destructive rush of tidal wave
amid the throes of South American earth
quake.
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POetrY
The Melancholy Days.

The following mournful refrain inspired by the
dropping of Natures efflorescence, while it walls
of decay, sings of rejuvenescence, and institutes
a rather pretty comparison between the giants O.
the wood and the lords of creation:
NOVEMBER.
There is a mournfuI musicin the breeze,
The wild autumnnal wind thai sobs
And sighs and walls among the forest-trees,
The giants of their green dress robs.
The leaves that in the summers balmy breath
Hung quivering in the rosy light,
Now flushing with the hectic hue of death,
Drift down before the chilling blight.
And now from them the aisles that thread the
wood
Lie broader to the sunshine's track;
But in their fall they sow future good
That shall arise when spring comes back.
The fields have yielded up their store of grain,
Now housed and sheltered from the blast
For all the toll and care is labor vain,
If tbs not garnered at the last.
Thus man will, ripened by the frosts of years
In the blest sunshine of good deeds,
Be safely gathered from the storms he fears
And find the refuge that he needs
And when good man falls shall rise a host
More numerous than his life had known,
Who, as they drop the friendly tear, shall boast,
''His death more than his life hath shown
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Ches0pe0ke G Ohio -R0GITONd
La
WINTER SCHEDULE and at

WINTER SCHEDULE.-On and after
w the First of October, 1863 the passenger
trains will run as follows:
Mail train between Richmond and Stanton
daily Except Sunday and between Staunton and
Covington tri.weekly, viz: Leave Richmond at
rs a. M, and arrive at Staunton at 3.28 p. M
Leave Staunton at 9.35 a. m. and arrive at Rich
On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday leave
Covington at 5. 10 a. m. and arrive at Staunton
at go a. m. Leave Staunton at 1858 p m. and
arrive at Covington at 1856 p. m.
Accommodation Train between Richmond and
Charlottesville on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays Leave Charlottesville at 4 a. m. and
arrive at Richmond at $50 a. m. Leave Rich
mond at 9.30 p. M, and arrive at Charlottesville
at 9 p. m.
The Mail Train connects at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville With trains on Orange, Alexan
dria, and Manassas railroads for Alexandria,
Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Lynch
burg, Knoxville Chattanooga, Memphis, New
Orleans, Montgomery, Mobile, &c. At Staun-
ton, with stages for Harrisonburg, Winchester,
&C. At Goshen, with stages for Lexington, N at
ural Bridge, sc. At Millboro, with stages fol
Bath Alum, Warm, Hot, and Healing Springs
At Covington, with stages for White Sulphur
Springs, Lewisburg, Charleston, Sc.
JAMES f. NETHERLAND
oct6 General Ticket Agent.
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NUMBER XII.
[ From the sabbath at home."1
Into thy hands, my God.
BY JULIA p. CADY.

Into thy hands, my God, gladly fall,
Reslgnlng there my life my will, my all;
Do as thou wilt, o Lord, for am thine;
Whatever thy blest will is also mine
Into thy hands, my God; for there at length,
Through my poor weakness shall find thy
strength;
Thy grace shall triumph over all my sin,
And Christs dear blood shall make me pure
within.
Into thy hands, my God-those hands of love,
Which sweetly reached and drew me from above /;
Those hands which countless daily mercies give
Those hands by which l every moment live
Into thy hands, my God-my Fathers hands;
y ear them living Saviour pleading stands
Oh, love! He pleads for mae-how can he fear
With such father, such Saviour, near?
In thy dear hands, my God, there let me rest;
Send pain or sickness If thou seest best;
Do as thou wilt-thy love / cannot doubt.
For perfect love casts fear and sadness out
Safe in thy hands, my God, little child,
l look to thee, through Jesus reconciled
dare for his dear sake, to call thee mine;
For this sweet bliss l would all else resign
Into thy hands, my God, cast my will;
Bid every murmuring. restless thought be still
My only wish, while on the narrow road,
Tranquil to lie in thy dear hands, my God