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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-07

The monthly statement Of the public debt,
issued from the Treasury Department July
1st. shows reduction Of the debt during tile
month of June Of 1000, and a total
decrease since March91, 1869, of $50, 4S0, 000.'
This is an average monthly decrease of over
100000 The decrease for the month of
March was small, but it has rapidly increased,
as the sweeping reforms of Grants admins
tration have been successfully put in opera
ton. With the same average ratio of dc
crease, 100000 monthly. the reduction of
the public will he $108,O00.0o0 for the first
year. But we may safely predict it will be
much greater than that, for several reasons.
First, when the new administration came in
it was burdened with incompetent and dis
honest officials in every department of the
revenue service, and a large number Of mere
hangers on, so that the revenue, when col
lected, was used to a great extent in paying
useless officers or stolen by dishonest ones.
| With reduction in the number of officers,
and the appointment of more efficient ones,
the money collected has gone direct to the
Treasury. The army expenses are also to
be reduced $ss,Ooo,0oo during the year.
This reduction of expenses being gradual, a
larger proportion of it will fall in the latter
months, and the debt will then be CORES
pondingly greater. Hence we may expect
reduction of $40, 600, 900 this year.
| The total decrease during the year just
ended, was but s4OOOO,OoO. That is to say,
the decrease during the last eight months OF
Johnson's administration was but 81 900 900,
while under Grant it has been eighteen times
as rapid, or n ne millions month instead Of
half million a month
| Another point: the internal revenue re-
ceipts for the fiscal year exceed by some
$40, 100000 the estimates by which Demo
cratic papers sought to alarm the country
during the campaign. as they cried out
Radical extravaganza and corruption
Under the advantage of the abundant crops
throughout the country, large imports and
exports will be made, and the amount o.
taxes collected will be heavy and unfelt, SC
that in place of the country rnined," o.
which we heard so much, we shall have
prosperity and peace under the Radical adj
ministration of President Grant. ar.,r
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North Carolina Rail Road.


We have before US copy Of the reports of
the President, Superintendent and Secretary
of the North Carolina Rail Road for the ifs
cal year, ending May 31st, 1869. From
these reports it appears that the receipts
from all sources were s65s,117.42. Total
expenses of operating the road, 1921 ,233, co..
Leaving as net profits over operating cx-
penses 1896, SS433. This shows an increase
of profit over last year of $50, s45 SO. a1 I-s'
"The debt of the Company, as shown in
the financial statement, is $677, $500. Con-
sidering the assets on hand of $110,522, 93
as applied to this debt, we have the sum Of
$567 1885, II, and from this take the probable
detection of $53,65639 which will be on
the negro bonds given in 1854 and 1865,
and it will leave a debt of S533.679, r." .ss
The road itself ha been greatly improved.
One new engine has been built, one engine
rebuilt, and a large and valuable increase
made to the number of cars. All this is
done at the shops Of the Company, and thus
handsome saving is made. ..7a
A connecting link between this road and
the Columbia and Augusta road has been
built during the year, with the aid Of $10O,
900 bonds purchased by the North Carolina
Rail Road. The Columbia and Augusta
road has made arrangements to run cars
into Augusta, and handsome freight is now
passing over the North Carolina road from
Augusta and beyond, and it s thought this
combination will be able to compete sue
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Educate the People.

The proper work of educating the be-
coming citizens of the State cannot be par
titan work. AS all good citizens profess to
have fair share of patriotic interest in the
future glory of our State, and as that glory
is essentially conditioned by the general IN
telligence of the people of the State, all such
citizens cannot refuse or fail to lend their
influence and aid to this great cause. With
the Republican party it is a fundamental
principle, that all the people must be edu-
Gated, and they have inserted in the Decla-
ration Of Rights. that " the people have a
right to the pricilege of education, and it is
the duty of the State to guard and maintain
that right" This is explicit, and fully COM
mits that party to this great work. Indeed,
this party expects to perpetuate its princi
piles and existence by making the entire body
of the citizenship intelligent, and has there
fore a most powerful motive, urging to
activity, in this direction. But the party of
the opposition. the party that claims to
cmbody all the intelligence and worth ofthe
State, can only maintain its Wanted supe
riority by making provision for the inteli-
in their stead. 1t is of the utmost importance
to their cause that the diffusion of intelli-
gence be general. If the people become ig-
norant, according to their assertions, they will
become Republicans. In order to get the
ascendency in the State, they need a ma
jority of their party, and it becomes them
to make intelligent as they are, some of
these ignorant Radicals they now despisc SO
as to gain them over to their party.
Is there not reason then why both parties
should make common cause in the work of
educating the peoples There need be no
division as to the education the State shall
impart, for it must be such as is needful to
the first duties of citizen. In every town.
ship let men of both parties vie with each
other in their efforts to perfect the best
schools, and secure the best teache s, and
educate the most intelligent citizens. Parties
should not suffer by the wide diffusion of
intelligence, but if they do the State will not.
The Republican party in the Union does not
faltcr in the best educated States aud COM
munities, and those in opposition, if they be
honest in their claims, should not fear, but
| rather speed the education OF all classes.
Come to the work. Nearly ten years are
lost TO the cause. I'm ted and manly toll is
| needed. Come, Conservatives, give us a
| hand. ss-t ,t,.-.s
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The Greensboro Brass Band will repair
Immediately to Raleigh and give brother
Pike, of the STANDARD, full benefit OF
horns, He likes h0rn-music-we just know
he does-and if they blow his brains out he
cont complain-MihOn Chronicle,
Won't complain Why we couldn't!
But if the band comes we will not only lis
ten to their horas, but will present them
with new set of horns of kind much
easier to manage than those they have now.
And if Bro. Evans will come along with
them. we'll fix his horns So that the band
will have chance to play Beautiful Dream
er and Happy he thy Dreams.
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A gentleman is reported to have arrived
recently in Boston from Madrid, who brings
special messages from Serrano, the Regent.
and Prim, the Minister of War, to Presi-
dent Grant, announcing that the new gov
eminent intends to adopt policy for Cuba,
that will prove to be satisfactory to the peo
pie of that island and of the United States.
One of the largest and finest organs ever
built in this country is in the Jewish
Temple Emanuel, on Fifth avenue, New
York. The organ extends completely across
the choir gallery, presenting an imposing
appearance Tie whole interior work Is
exposed to view 1t has four banks of keys,
sevcnty-fve stops, and 4, 424 pipes, besides
ten mechanical and ten combination regis
tiers.
The platform Of the Maine Temperance
State Convention recognizes the necessity of
sustaining the public credit, and paying the
public debt promptly, and the propriety Of
State legislation to develop the resources of
the State; and believing that Temperatures
will best promote these ends, favors total
prohibition Of the liquor traffic as recog-
nized by the laws, and the State police to
execute it. ~
Europe was fermenting finely at last ac-
counts The Pope was allocuting, the Am
stertlam printers were striking, the French
editors were going to prison by the CARLOAD,
the Bourbon family were turning. republic
cans the Irish were holding revolutionary
meetings, and an earthquake was shaking
up Bologne. The empire is not peace. b.
The late storms in the northern and cen.
| trail portions OF Illinois, and in Iowa, Wis
consin, Michigan, and Indiana, have seri
ously damaged the crops and caused loss tc
railroads in bridges, &c. Nearly all The
roads centering in Chicago have suffered.
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A contributor to the Charlotte Observer
eommends himself, herself or itself to our af-
lection and regard 10y displaying extreme So
licitude for the safety of our game leg. We
return our thanks to the writer, but assure
him, her or it that we have not the slightest
that our leg or any other portion of our anat,
omy will be injured by the O6sercr'scontcm-
porary. We have lived in this world ever
since we were born and never got killed
vet. We are not making any preparations
for war, and don't intend to until our an
tagonist gets nearer us than two hundred
miles. We cannot help believing however
that the solicitude displayed by the Obsero-
srs corrresi on lent for the safety of our
limb is the result of sympathy-his soooden
head sympathies with our soooden leg.
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1t is readily conceded that the Standard
is conducted with much ability; hence, it is
more to be regretted that it is not conducted
upon high principles. old North State. 81
Without pretending to say anything
of the liability" with which the STANDARD
is conducted we must aver that our princi-
Piles re the best we have seen this season.
We support the government, work for the
interest of the State and do everything in
our power to advance the prosperity of the
working people. If these are not good and
@high principles" We want to know what
are. To our mind these are the noblest
principles to which any journal can be de-
voted, and a large majority of the people of
the State have agreed with US. f.., -
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ShO Durner und his Dickler.

ShO burner una MS Dlckiefs
Dere yos a man, not vOndrous wise,
Vot rnnned Won leedle sheet
Dot he CALLED the Sen-tin. hell.
Because for h-ll twas feet. Z
Dis man bollytishun vos,
Und Won OF der worstest kindt,
Vor be hadn't no prains of mooch aggount,
Und I'm awful crooked mindt.
Dis man vent to Montgomery vonce
To make Won leedle schpeeches,
Bud couldn't dalk because he proke
His "dickler" NIT his preeches.
And den der volks die larf und schrcam,
Und der darkies dey did roar y
To zee Sho burners dickler schtuff a4al
A runnin' NIT der floor.
.Und Sho he nefer likes to hear
ABOUT der ''dickler'' schrape,
Pecause he drinks it makes mooch larf
Ven yolks drinks how 1t preak. rlFsr4
Und now, goot .Mishter SCHTANDARD man,
I'll CLOSE dis yor you, boss,
Und dell you next how Burner pought
Won boor ole glasch-eyed boss.
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'f0Dablo1 lReC0gHision % the IndoPoI
dence of Cuba. "a Hyzk

It is said, by those who are probably well
informed, that the government of the United
States is contemplating the recognition ofthe
Independence oft uha. There are those, how
ever, who do not credit this report and con-
slider that the recent action of the govern
ment in capturing the Cuban expedition
which sailed from New York indicates de-
termination To abide rigidly by the neutral
ity laws IS sair
The indications, however, are strongly in
favor of the recognition of Cuba The adj
ministration has been hesitating between two
courses of action: the one To act according
to the wishesuf the people and its own sym
pathies, and the other TO act in u manner
consistent with the position taken by it upon
| the Alabama claims .a.,..f
Thus so long as the government fails to
recognize Cuban independence it will rigid
| ly enfnrce the neutrality laws and act in
| good faith towards Spain. This will pre-
serve its claim to consistency and can be
used in arguing the question involved in
the settlement of the Alabama claims.
To recognize the independence of Cuba
would not he at all inconsistent with the
course the United States has adopted in
regard to England. Amy nation may recog-
nize people struggling for freedom at such
time as the events of the struggle may
seem to Justify such recognition.
| The revolution in Cuba has now lasted
many months and Spain has been unable,
not only to subdue it, but to obtain the
slightest advantage over the insurgents.
Nominally there is a Spanish government in
Cuba-practically there is none. The revo-
luti"nists control, by far, the greatest portion
of the island while the Spaniards are con-
fined, for the most part, to the sea coast.
This being the case there is no reason
why the United States should not recognize
the independence of Cuba. The sympathy
of our people is overwhelmingly in favor Of
the Cubans. Every interest of humanity
demands that a stop shall be put to the
barbarous manner in which the war is being
carried on. Every atrocity has been prac
ticed by the Spanlards, and the Cubans retail
late, demanding AN eye for an eye, and &
tooth for a tooth." Not mail reaches us
that is not filled with accounts of horrible
butchcries Of unarn,ed prisoners by one side
or the other.
1t is time for other nations to put stop
to this carnival of murder by Compelling
the contestants TO observe the rules of civil
lied warfare War is sufficiently shocking
when most mildly conducted, as every sol
der can testify, but when the black flag il
raised its horrnrs have no equal outside o
hell. ..l-,. lg.
We hope that the government will moi
long delay its recognition of Cuban indie
pendence. A recognition of the rights o
the Cubans as belligerents would put the
contest upon more civilized footing, and
would do much to bring it to more speedy
termination. The Cubans can then have thu
same privileges in America as Spaniard:
and could engage their foes upon ever
terms. Let this be done, and let Cuba have
fair play.
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See here, Pike when we were young man
like yourself Q) We had to carry a stick to
keep the girls from running awaywith u.s.
Milton Chronicle Il
Don't believe you have to carry any stick
for that purpose now. We never were very
popular with the fair sex. Couldn't even
coax 'em to smile on US. Once we sat on
fence all day with a fishing-rod, line and
hook baited with beautiful new bonnet,
and we never got but one bite, and that was
from an evil-disposed dog that took us from
behind. Can't you give us few hints
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NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jnly 3.-Revenne to-day over
million and quarter.
Solomon Pool, Assessor of the 4th N. G. Dis
trict, has resigned. g.Gt e~
Bismarck refuses to recognize Omil Hooches-
ter OF Chicago appointed Consul to Bremen.
Z Boutwell, asks Hoar whether revenue super
yisors are entitled to inrormers notifies.
. Cubans here have official accounts of the re- =
cent attempt to relieve Las Tunis The train
guarded by fifteen to twenty-five hundred men
was attacked by a squadron Of cavalry and large
portion OF the train captured In the contest
the Spanish lost over two hundred, but succeed
cd reaching Las Tunis with a portion of the
train and found the garrison almost helpless
from cholera and fever Disease soon attacked
the achievements, and the encampment was
vacated and after severe loss succeeded in re-
treating to Lisca where they were again repulsed
with severe loss in Cnco Villas district and the
district rcgained by the Cuban army. Quesada
commenced offensive movements and has re-
gained several important positions and Is master
of the Northwestern portion OF the island. I'm.
migrants now numbering seven hundred are
acting earnestly with the Cubans.
ade sent to reinforce Puerto Padre returnt in
pitiable condition, full of cholera. They sue
ceedcd in victualing Las Tunas, but were har-
raised and finally attacked, but repulsed the
Cubans. The Spanish loss In the battle was
seventy-six. The insurgents behaved bravely
and retired in good order. 1t is reported that
the spaniards intend abandoning the Railroad
between Neuvitas ana Principe H
The question whether members of the vir.
ginia Assembly must take the iron clad oath
has been brought 10 the attention of the Presi-
dent, but too late to make changes in the Vir-
ginia canvass even should the President sustain
Gen. Canby's views. The matter will be submit
ted to Attorney General Hoar before meeting
OF the Assembly, and his decision will establish
uniform rule for Virginia. Mississippi and
Texas. 4s... -.....
1t is certain the President has no present IN.
tention of molesting Georgia as State in the
Union, nor has he asked Mr.. Hoar's opinion re-
garding her political status.
| Geo. Peabody has given another million of
bonds for Southern education. Among the
bonds are $4,000 Louisiana 6's; $4,000 New
Orleans City 6's; $4,000 Mobile City per
cents; SIS, 900 Alabama SIS; $4,000 consolidate
ed bank SIS. All securities are first-c,ass and
| dividends will certainly be paid. -
In addition he gives Florida 8 per cent bonds
which, with over due coupons, amount to about
1884,, 900. These last, like Mississippi bonds,
will require many years for payment. l..-..
The dispatches state that the Cubans well Or
ganized and armed with approved weapons, well
provsioned and in good spirits.
There is the best authority for stating no pre-.
sent Cabinet changes contemplated.
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The Old North State finds fault with the
Mayor of Salisbury because, as it alleges, he
semitic the STANDARD to have printing done.
The Old North State should not wonder or
feel .aggrieved at this, as the Mayor was
acting for the best interests of the city, and
got the work done where it would be the
cheapest. The STANDARD office does the
best work at the lowest prices of any office
south of Baltimore. I'll
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England.

LONDON, July S.-Uarlist risings arc reported
in Spain. The streets of Vittoria are filled with
revolutionary mob, armed with sythes and re-
volvers, shouting for Carlos and Cabrera. They
murdered tie Alcalde and wounded thirty citi-
zens. Similar risings are reported at Cartagenia
and Valencia. Troops have been dispatched to
suppress them.
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a highly intelligent reporter the other
day, in writing up funeral, said: F." The
people passed in review before the corpse |"
-Ezehangs TTl.gH E1fV
That's nothing, the corpse only laid still,
while many people have actually seen and
heard the Dead March in Saul and other
seaport towns. 80
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The RALEIGH esnt;nd managers have all
become insane WI. Post.
Poohi have you just found thar 'p'f
We coula have told you of that long ago
The wonder here is how men could get crazy
~ snch n small amount Of brains
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G.n. Frank Blair has gone into the life
;a ~a agency business in California
Exchange
He ought to insure himself first of all, for
he is about the siekest man in America.
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sriis.s,t
By TELEGRAPH
| 49, stl1 w
{ TO THE DAILY. STANDARD.
Washington.

WAsHINaroS, D. c., July 8rd.-The light house
board has information that a wreck, bottom mp,
lies in Mainship Channel 10 Key West, near the
Westside, trianglc B. Vessels entering dur
Ing the night should be careful to avoid the
wreck. ~
The State Department has official adviccs that
among the articles admitted on which duty free
in Great Britain are Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye,
Flour, Biscuit and Bread, Peas, Beans, Potatoes,
Indian Corn and their Meals an Flours.
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In New Orleans may be seen colored drill
master drilling company of white men, and
the scene inspires the journals Of that city
with tne Eyeliest foEebodipgs. 'fH
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Spain.

MADRID, July S.-The Republican Junto at
New Castillo have issued a manifesto against the
reactionary policy of the Ministers. recommend
ing reorganization, and affirming the right Of
Instruction. A Carlisle demonstration 10 re-
ported In the Provinces.
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What herol He is probably theo-
logical Samson and fights with the same
veapon-the jaU- bone of an ass!
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France.

BREsr. July S.-Communicato with the Great
Eastern was re-cstablshed at noon yesterday.
The cable was cut as matter of precaution
during gale. ~
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SuPPLEMENT.

The Western Sentinel has an article aoou'
the virtues of beer. 1t probably gives 'no
result of its experience.
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Ireland.

DUBLIN, July San Orange demonstration
resulted in riot at Portodowp. The police
fired, killing one and wounding one.
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Missouri.

ST.. LOUIS, July 5.-The Bonds of this country
hive protested in New York for non.payment in Z
gold. The country had plenty Of currency, but
holders declined. +, sf.,-, .4tst s,si. .s..-...
No flood West or North Sioux city, but below
Council Bluffs. The damage has been very great
Loss Of lives very great. The Captain of the
steamer I" Mountaineer saw 81 bodies taken
from the Greek below Councils Bluff. 11J h.Ho.
The Indians are dissatisfied, and cay they don't
understand or like quakers. Indian outrages
resumed at Grand River. they having no provi-
stems, and been repeatedly deceived, are firing
into steamboats,, driving off stock, and threaten
ing death to all whites .1Hlstb y Jll ,1a 300
A fearful storm passed over Clinton county,
Iowa, to-day. Several lives lost.
q Kansas papers say " A Colony Of swedes en-
camped on Kaw River, enroute for back settle
ments we're engulphed, % drowned I'D e......-,
-T.3fsis!oqga 4aaa.a
81 iH California. r4,..i.,ril
SAN FRANCISCO, July a-Mr. Seward was en-
thusically received tsa.a
Welles, Fargo & Co., have shipped million
and a half OF gold overland since opening road.
g4s New York.
ALBANY, July S.-The small pox prevails here
and the board Of health recommend general
vaccination. .Ha1afeJo
I { $50 .H7int0 yeavfa
Markets. III 'aaa.
WnMrNeroS, june 3.-Spirits Turpentine 3s1<.
Rosin quiet sl-65 to sl.70. Crude Turpentine
$2.65 to S. Tar 81. %. s!as.s ro
BALTIMORE, June S.-Cotton firm at "a. Flour
dull. Wheat weaker, prime new red sl55 to
81 80; White LEO to s1.SO Corn dull, white IS
to s.; Yellow g. Oats frmer, light 20 to 49,
Pork quiet sS4, shoulders sl4. Lard 20. Whis-
| key sL@ NC, sos bid RI s~s- iH9s33
| NEW YORK, june 3-Cotton saics, sales 800
bales at a411z. Flour unchanged. Wheat to.2
cents lower. Corn closed quiet Whiskey firm
or at a dollar. Pork frmer $40 to ss2H. Lard
lower Kettle 1s1S to l95G, Naval Stores quiet
/ Groceries dull.
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Rev. DR.. Murray, of Boston, announces
"that he is not afraid to enter the dens OF any
theological lions that ever howied."-h1
chance, serrfa-s-. -s..E v