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LoUIsBuRG.-The editor of the Biblical Re
corder has recently paid a visit to this ancient
but beautiful town. The following are some of
the items OF interest which the editor picked up
during his stay:
Louisburg, though not so prosperous as it
was, is quiet, pleasant and attractive place.
Mr.. Alderman has charge OF the Female College
and enjoys the confidence OF the community.
He will gradually build up good school,
The Male Academy is in charge of Mr.. NJ. s.
Davis devoted and efficient instructor. Years
of faithful toll have given a reputation which
now ensures him large and prosperous school.
We are glad to know that he is worthy of all
the praise his numerous patrons bestow upon
him.
Last week Judge Watts held court in Louis
burg The crowd was large, but the court was
quiet and there was not humbug on the court
yard. Even the patent medicine men seemed to
shun that healthful shore The Franklin farmers
orgauized an Agricultural Society. DR.. E. A.
| Crudup was elected president, and large Exeeu-
| tive Committee was appointed.
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SAssAFR RAs.-Passing over portions of Ala
nance and the eastern part of Guiltord, week
or two since, says the Greensboro Patriot, the
digging around the sassatras trees in the old
fields, attracted attention. And at Graham the
sassatras odor saluted the olfactories at every
store. On inquiry, we learned that a considera-
BILE business is done in sassafras bark. Large
numbers of freed women and children, and of
white peo"lt too, "turn penny in this bust
ness, more than they ever had chance of making
before. They dig and clean the roots and peel
off the bark for market. They get about five
cents per pound
On inquiry as to where the bark was sent, and
what was done with it, our information is not
minute 1t is sent to the northern cities, and a
portion, we presume, to Europe, to be chiefly
manufactured into oil, and used for fla loring
and perfumery. 1t is said, also, that portions
of it are done up in small packages and sent far
West, where it is used for making tea.
By the way, when boy, we thought 'sassy-
fack' tea by no means bad to take, and yet be-
lieve it to be wholesome beverage in some con-
ditions of the physical system. If sassairas
roots only came from India or China, and cost a
dollar pound, it would no doubt be more ex-
tensively used.
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F1RE-HEAyY Loss.-The dwelling of the
late John A. Robson, located On Carver's
Creek, in Bladen county, says the Wilmington
Star, was totally destroyed by fire Thursday
last.
The fire originated from accident, and the
lives OF Mrs. Robson and daughter were with
difficulty saved.
No insurance. Little or no furniture was res
cued from the flames. Mr.. David G. Robson,
the only white male residing on the premises,
was absent but his place was supplied by the
kindness of Mrs. Robeson's son in law, MIR. N.
7. Harris, who extended hospitality to his un-
fortunate relations, and showed them every
kindness that lay within his power.
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inc Standard
Colored Fire Department.

MEssRs EDITORS 1t is the misfortune
of Raleigh to haveits fire department inef-
ficient from many causes, some of which can
at once be remedied, while others will re-
uuire time to produce the desired result.
The number of engines is not sufficient and
the quality is not the best, nor are they kept
in good.order We have given the engine
No second trial and find it works no het-
ter. We are in hopes that the Commission
ers or the chief engineer will give the job of
repairing to man that understands setting
valves and packing engines, for it is of
no use to pay man to hammer and tinker
on the engine any more unless he repairs it
so as to make it work 1t is unnecessary
expense to the city, and we hope it will be
looked into Immediately. We intend to
work hard to save all property of the city
which takes fire. but the present condition
of the engine does not warrant us in guar
anteeing success in our efforts.
With due attention to this subject our
fire department can be made an honor to
the members, a source of pride to the city
of oaks" and protection to property. 1t
the authorities will exert their power in i'm
proving this engine, much good will result.
JAMES Fl. JONES, Foreman.
E. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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Progressing Backwards.

There is softening power in distance.
1t is on this principle that modern Democrats
are disgusted with the progressive age in
which their lot is cast Hence they are so
fond of talking of the degeneracy of these Re
publican times. and referring with a show of
pride to the days when they were young and
could see the Democratic amusements of
walloping niggers, &c.
1t is hardly possible to meet an old person
of the Democratic persuasion who is not
pathetic to tears in his lamentations on the
altered state of things, and who does not
speak of the sad determination which the
nation has undergone since he first voted for
Andrew jackson and Richard NJ. johnson.
If we were to put implicit faith in his sad
bewailings, we might conclude that there
was nothing which had not changed fol the
worse, and that the great reforms of the past
few years, were terrible misfortunes With
all due regard for our Democratic brethren,
and especially for our pious brother of the
Sentinel, we must be allowed the privilege
of asserting that the superiority is only in
appearance, attributable to optical deception
or jaundiced feeling.
Liberty now embraces all mankind within
its universal comprehension. The gibbering
and vicious spouters for class legislation are
dying. They draw their inspiration from
the past, instead of from the living present
and from the future.
Republicanism is clothed in the garb of
progress 1t arose from the souls of the
people and deied the sputtering, the senllity,
and spouting of Conservative fossils. Its
founders were men of thought, and burning
to avenge the wrongs perpetrated in the
name of liberty, they were cursed and banned
as dangerous by the serpents of a pro-slavery
Democracy.
The Republican party now appeals to
mightier proofs than when it first engaged
in combat with the devil of Copperheadism.
Its own majestic triumphs witness for it with
voice far more commanding than that
which was heard in Chicago, when it nomi-
mated as its first Presidential candidate,
the gifted and revered Lincoln.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

To any Sheriff or other idgfal officer Of said State
WHEREAS, Information has this day been
w received hy me, one of the judges oil the
Superior Court oi North Carolina, upon the oath
of T. X. Davis, Jailor o the County OF buncomoe,
that James A. Keith and b. L. Presley, two pris-
oncrs who had been committed to his care for
, safe keeping in the common Jail of the county
[: of BuncOmbe, on bills of indictment, charging
| them with tie crime OF murder, and that they
have broke Jail and escaped from custody; and
that the said James A. Keith and D. L. Presley
are now at large, and flee from justice and evade
| arrest and service of the usual process of law,
and conceal themselves in the county OF Bun
| combe, in said State Now, therefore, l, j. l..
| Henry, one of the Judges of our said Superior
| Court of North Carolina, by virtue of the au-
| thority vested in me by law, do issue this pro-
camation against the said James A. Keith and
D. L. Presley, and do hereby require them forth
with to deliver themselves to the proper officers
| of the law; and do also empower and require the
| Sheriff of the said county OF Buncombe r take
| with him such power as he shall think 10 be nee
essary, and go in search and pursai, of the said
James A.. Keith and D. L. Presley. and to arrest
| them wherever found; and II the SAID DANES
Keith and D. L, Presley she'll continue IT, stay
| out, lurk, c.nd conceal themselves, and do moi
Immediately surrender themselves, any and every
citizen of the State is hereby author zed and EN-
| powered to capture, arrest, aud r,ring them, OF
either of them, to justice; spr in case of digh
or resistance by them, or r .ther of them, afte
being called on and warp ID to surrender, to sla,
! such one so flying or resisting without accuse
| lido hereby direr t that copy OF this, my pro
clamation, shall oe published at tho door of tn
| Court House, s'nd four other public places In tn
counties OF euncomLe, Henderson, Madison an
Jackson.
Witness my he nd at Asheville, February sAtf
/ 1852 j. L. HENRY,
- mar3 S5a-Std&w
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REMARKS OF J. II. DAVIS, ESQ.,,
OF MONTGOMERY,


In the Senate on Tuesday, March 16as, 1869.
On the motion of Mr.. BARNES to strike
DAVIS said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT Il am in favor of all hav-
ing the effects of this law alike This sec
tion declares that any person holding deed
of trust or mortgage shall come under the
same rule to collect as any other debt and it
is right Sir, debt is debt and enforcing
the collection of deed or mortgage,
will create as much distress, and perhaps,
more, to the debtor, than debt founded
upon any other contract, and should there
fore be placed on the same footing. While
have not the most favorable opinion of
Stay Laws and Relief Bills, am, however,
rary relief, and l shall vote for this bill
cheerfully, for this reason: that persons all
over the State, more or less, were making
calculations to pay the tenth, and so on, UNI
der the stay law adopted by the Constitu-
tional Convention; but suddenly the Su-
preme Court decided it unconstitutional, and
by that decision threw the debtor at the
mercy of his creditor, and in my opinion a
great sacrifice of property would follow; not
withstanding, believe, Mr.. President, that
we have legislated almost altogether for the
debtor, I still believe that creditors should
have their rights. 1 am now, and always
have been opposed to reputation. Ibelieve
that every man should pay his honest debts
ifhe can, but think, under the circumstances,
I am justified in going, for this bill at this
time, but while do this have not too many
perhaps. depended too much upon the lie
gislature" to pay their debts? l fear in
many cases they have; but 1 am satisfied
that large class of honest men need some
relief l therefore hope, sir, that this Sec
ton will not be stricken out, and this gene
raj bill will be speedily enacted into law
and that it will prove to be what it is called
"a bill of relief, in fact, as well as in name
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PROCLAMATION OF 0UTLAWRY.
a the name Of the State of North Carolina,

In the name of the State of North Carolina,
To THE SHERIFF OF RoBEsoN COUNTY Greeting:
WHEREAS, INFORMATION, HATH
w been laid before me Daniel L. Russell, Dr.,
Judge of the Superior Courts of Law of the
State of North Carolina, on written affidavit,
which is filed and retained by me, that one Henry
Berry Lowry, one Andrew Strong, one Boss
Strong one Shoemaker John, one John Dial and
one William Chavis, of Robson county, have
committed sundry and divers murders, bur-
glaries, rooberics and other felonies, and that
said HenIy Berry Lowry, Andrew Strong, Boss
Strong, Shoemaker John, John Dial and William
Chavis, do conceal themselves and evade arrest
and service of the usual process of law. 30
Now, therefore I, the said Daniel L. Russell,
Jr., Judge as aforesaid, by virtue of suthority
vested in me by an act of the General Assembly
in such case made and provided, do issue this
my proclamation, hereby requiring the said
Henry Berry Lowry, Andrew Strong, Boss Strong,
Shoemaker John, John Dial ard William Chavis,
and each and every one of them, forthwith to
surrender themselves to the Sheriff of Robson
county, or to any other Sheriff or lawful officer
of the State. And do also empower and re-
qure the Sheriff of Robson county or of any
other county where the said felons are supposed
to lurk and conceal themselves to search for and
pursue with all the power of the county, and eff
fectually apprehend said fugitives from justice.
And do further declare that, 1t the said fu-
gitives or any of them continue henceforth to
stay out, lark or conceal themselves and do not
Immediately surrender themselves, any citizen
of the State may capture, arrest, and bring them
or him to justice, and in case of flight or resist
ance, after being called on and warned to surren-
der, may slay them or any one of them without
accusation or impeachment of any crime
Given under my hand and issued this 5th day
of March, 1859.
DANIEL L. RUSSELL, JR.,
Judge Superior Court of Law.
I, B. A. Howell Sheriff of Robson county, do
request all the citizens of said county to assist
in arresting the felons named in the above proc
amation, in order that they may be brought to
justice.
B. A. HOWELL, Sheriff.
March H. 11-w4w
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The Valuation of Property.

The Constitution requires that all property
shall be taxed according to its value. The
principle is not new in North Carolina. But
while this has been the law for many years,
it is familiar fact, that the valuation of
property has been very far from uniform in
different parts of the State, in different ad-
joining counties, and even in districts or
townships of the same county. The want of
uniformity is an evil. 1t produces the very
inequality which it is the object of the Con-
stitution to avoid. 1t gives a just foundation
for complaint. 1t is an evil which must be
remedied, if it be within the scope of the
legislative faculty TO do it. 1t may be RENE
died in great degree by the enactment by
the legislature of rule by which the valua-
ton shall be made. This rule has long been
familiar in all States and counties where land
is commonly rented out. That it is not so
familiar in North Carolina, can only be
ascribed to the circumstance that the renting
of lands outside of cities, owing to our sys-
TEN of labor was quite unusual.
What piece of improved land either
rents or is capable of being rented out for,
is the true test of its value for taxation, and
will furnish an uniform result. What house
or a farm actually rents out for, or is capable
of being rented out for, is ascertainable with
more ease and certainty than its value by any
other mode. In countries where the greater
part Of the land is more or less improved, an
ordinary expression of the value OF piece of
land is, "it is worth so many years. pur-
chase;" by which is meant that it is worth
that number of times its net rent for year.
We do not say that this rule is capable of
application in all cases; it is not applicable
where the land is not in state capable of
cultivation, or of present beneficial occupa-
ton. Where lands are in that condition,
they must of necessity continue to be valued
by the present rude and unequal method.
Nor do we say that the rule is one which in
all cases gives adequately the market value
OF the property. Often it happens that
. property has value beyond its rental,
by reason of the probability that in
the future, it may be made, by improve
ment, or perhaps without, but from
circumstances unconnected with the land it.
sell, to yield better rental That is the
case more or less with all lands, whether
IN cities or in the country; by the expen-
"Iure OF money they may he made to pay
ahigher rent But all value dependent on
Such contingencies is speculative and not
nlSubject for taxation. Moreover, to con-
'iuer such speculative value as an addition
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RALEIGH Co.oprRArryE LAND AND BUILDING

hALEIGH COOPERATIVE LAND AND BUILDING
AssOCIATIoN.-This Association, which COM
menced operations on last Tuesday night, under
the most favorable auspices, is designed to aid
persons OF small means to secure a home. It
gives, through cooperation, to the poor the use
OF capital, and in such q way and upon such
terms as relieves rather than oppresses them.
A man, by paying into this Association monthly
an amount as great as his usual rent, or even
less, may obtain house at once, which becomes
his in fee at the end Of eight years, his monthly
payments meeting in that time both principal
and interest. Thus, every person who rents a
room, may own his own house and lot, by
even less exertion than is required to meet the
demands of his landlord. Such Associations
have been most successfully conducted in both
Europe and the Northern States to the perma-
nent advantage OF hundreds and thousands who,
but for these societies, would never have had
home of their own. We are glad to have this
Association established in this city, and we in
dulge the hope that every person, who rents a
house or a piece of land, will at once hand in
his name and subscribe to its stock, and thus
become. as he can, possessor of homestead or
plantation. Nothing has ever been devised
more beneficent in its workings to the poor and
the laboring classes, or that is better suited to
the present condition of our people. a
We are informed that meeting will be held
on Tuesday night, March 23d, at the Methodist
Church, (colored,) when any person may become
stockholder, and to any amount from a dollar
upward, by paying the first installment of one
dollar upon each share.
Tba In
consents to admit those who may subscribe on
Tuesday to all the privileges of the original
stockholders. 1t is easier to enter now than it
will ever be again, as at each subsequent meet
ing those who join, to place themselves on an
equality with the members, must pay all the
back dues, with interest upon them, and pro-
portional share of the premiums. Let all join,
and join on tomorrow night. Those who
fail to do so, will regret it but once, and that
will be forever.
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HALIFAX.
March 10th, 1869.

A PRETTY WoMAN-A pretty woman is
one of the institutions of the country-an
angel in muslin and glory. She makes sun
shine, blue sky, and happiness wherever she
goes. Her path is one of delicious roses,
perfume and beauty. She is sweet poem,
written in rare colors and choice silk, and
principles. Men stand up before her as so
many admiration points. Her words float
around the ear like music, birds of paradise,
or the perfumes of the Sabbath bells. With
out her society would lose its truest attrac-
tion, the Church its frmest reliance, the
young men the very best company Her in
fluence and generosity restrain the vicious,
strengthen the faint-hearted. Wherever
you find the virtuous woman, you also fad
freside bouquets, clean clothes, order, good
living, gentle hearts, music, and light, and
modern institutions generally. She is the
flower of humanity, and henaspirationis is the
breath of heaven. 'fs
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OLD DEBTs-DEoIsIoN OF JUDGE JONES, AT
MARTIN CoURT.-We learn, says the Tarboro'
Southerner, that at the present term OF Martin
Court, Judge Jones declined to adopt the rules
made by Judge Tourgee for this district, saying
that as to portion of them he did not think the
Code or t;,e decision OF the Supreme Court au-
thorized the rules, and he suggested that as to
actions for old debts prior to 1st of May, 1865,
returnable to this term, he would permit the de-
PENDANTS to put in oilatory pleas, and as to new
debts since 1st May, 1865, the summonses ought
to be amended by the consent of the bar, to be
made returnablc before the clerk, and then the
answers could be put in and the issues would
stand for trial at the next term and it was there
fore understood by the bar that this course would
be adopted at this court.
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Josiah Turner, Jr., the accomplished editor of
the Raleigh Sentinel, addressed the citizens OF
Johnston Co., at Smitlliield, on Tuesday.-Wu.,
Star.
The people of Johnston County have our
entire sympathy for this dire aftliction. We:
didn't know that j. T., Ir., was accom-
pished before, and are somewhat at loss.
to know the bent of his accomplishments.
P. S.-Our Devil" not having the fear.
of the Lord or Jo. Turner before his eyes,,
and remembering the famous ticker" oc.
currence, says he reckons that the Star man
means that 10. oecomp1isaes the destruction Of
much Whiskeqi
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Love. Honor and Obey,

Love all on earth that's worthy love,
The beautiful, the good:
Love God in heaven for his works,
The earth and briny flood;
Love honest hearts wherever found,
In hut or palace hall;
Love those who love thee, those who hate
Love every one, love all.
Honor the man, who, rich in gold,
Gives largely of his store;
Honor the Loor who envy not
The rich their glittering ore;
Honor the silver locks of age
And help them on their way;
Honor the forms that gave thee birth,
Living, or in the clay.
Obey the first of Heavens commands,
To love thy fellow man;
Obey the best of natures laws,
Help him if you can;
Obey the still small voice within
That bids thee guilt abhor;
Obey the voice that trembling cries,
''Arise, aud sin no more"
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A PROCLAMATION.
By His EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR HOLDEN.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF N. c.,
II -. - RAIEIcH March 10Th 1890

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF N. c.,
RALEIGH, March 18th, 1859.
WHEREAS, Information has been received
w at this Department that HENRY BERRY
LOWRY, ANDREW STRONG, Boss STRONG, SHoR-
MAKER JOHN, JOHN DIAL and WILLIAM CHAvfs,
of Robson county have committed divers mur-
ders, robberies and other crimes against the
peace and dignity of the State, and are now at
large SO that the usual process of law cannot be
served against them.
Now therefore L, WM w. HOLDEN, Governor
of the State of North Caroline, by virtue of au-
thority vested in me by law do issue this proela-
nation offering reward Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS, for the arrest and delivery Of said
criminals. 1l u -.1 ia NiNJ3s
Done at our City of Raleigh, ON the 18th
day of March, 1869. and in the 93rd year
f.. s. of our Independence.
W. W. HOLDEN, Governor.
By the Governors,
Roar. NJ. DoqeLAs, Private Secretary.
mar Is, 361-1awH
Wilmingto,I Post copy three times,
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For the Standard.
Fire in Halifax.
E. WILLIAMS, Secretary.

NIEssRs. EDITORS: There was quite an
excitement in Halifax Town to-day. The
store of G. W. Owens, Esq, caught fire on
top by spark from the stove pipe, and the
shingles being old and dry, burned rapidly
until extinguished by the extraordinary ef
forts of Mr. Owens and the citizens. Great
credit is due to Mr. Howard of Weldon (who
was on IA visit to Halifax, and Edward AIer-
rit, for the perious efforts they made in ex-
tinguishing the flames. They worked them
selves up through the roof ofthe house, tore
off the burning shingles, and, with good
supply of water carried them by the citizens,
succeeded in extinguishing the flames be-
fore much damage was done. Mr.. Owens
and the Insurance Companies owe these gen.
tlemcn debt of gratitude for their timely
efforts in saving the property from the de-
vouring flames.
HALIFAX.
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Building ON the Sand.

r.
'Tis well to WOO, tits well to wed,
For so the world hath done tf5ol
Since myrtles grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care, ye young and tair,
Be sure you pledge with truth;
Be certain that your love will wear
Beyond the days of youth!
For If you give not heart for heart,
As well as hand for hand, .,..,.
You'll find you've play' d the sunwiso' part
And "built upon the sand"
IT'S well to save, 'tis well to have
A goodly store o. gold, E07aE
And hold enough OF shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hope and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust,
Unmixed with purer things. .-
And he who piles up wealth alone
VIII often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest, and own,
'Tis "built upon the sand"
'Tis GOOD TO speak in kindly guise,
And sootIe where'er We can;
2 Fair speech should bind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words;
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving bids
Should scatter crumbs as well.
The mercy that is warm and true ..,E
Must lend a helping hand,
For those who talk, yet fail 10 do,
But "build upon the sand"