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The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

IsAY OK THE MANUFACTURE OF SHoEs.--
James A. Leach, of Thomasvilie, read a
~ entertaining paper on the manufacture
.,'hoos before the Agricultural Society,
ssmesday night. He drew a striking con-
Tna between shoes made to sell, and those
pade for service by Southern manufactures
d elucidated, by argument, that, though
good article would cost more than the
asriOr qualities, they were cheaper, and the
SenOmy consisted in buying the superior
aclc.
Mr. Leach did not doubt, but that new
apulse to all the branches of mechanism,
tnuld result from our annual Fair, and he
yes the people to patronize home industry
d preference to foreign products. Very
sahOlesome advice.
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His Excellency, Gov. Holden. has made
the following appointments
Hon. C. L. Cobb, State Proxy in the AL.
bemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company.
Richard C. Badger, Esq, State Proxy in
the North Carolina Railroad, at called
meeting to be held November f1th
The Governor has ordered Special Court
for the County of Wayne, to commence on
the 4th Monday in January, 1870 Judge
c. r. Thomas, to preside.
Also, Special Court for the County
Granville, commencing the first Monday in
December next, and to continue for two
weeks. Judge Watts to preside.
Also, Special Court for Wake County,
to commence on the last Monday in Decem-
Der, and continue until the business is dis
posed Of Judge Watts to. preside.
Also, Special Court for the County of
Wilkes, commencing on the Second Monday
in December next Judge Cloud to preside
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A PROCLAMATION.
BY His ExceIlency, the Governor Of NORTH
Exeeufive Depsrtnent sf North Carsilsa,
RkIkfGH, October 20th, 1859.

RAIkrGH, October eOth, 1869.
To THE PkoPLE OF NORTH CAHoLIxk: 80 s1
= Itis made my duty by Law % 70 set apart day
10 every year, and by proelama.ion give notice
giving TO Almighty God for past blessings, and
OF supplicstion Tor his continued kindness and
care over rs, % 3 etafe and o nation" I DO
therefore ses apart Thursday. the 18th OF Nc.
yember next, As q day Of Thanksgiving. and
adorable Son, Jesus Christ, and recommend that
the day be thus observed By ell the people Of the
State. OF Thanksgiving, because, though In some
localities and In some respects, the crops hsys
not yielded as abundantly as In former years, and
the absolute control Of the civil law and perfect
peace between man and man; yet We have been
greatly blessed 10 our varied pursuifs, and We
have gencllly realized that Independence of
thought and action which springs from govern
ment based upon the consent OF all OF Praise,
| spiritual, proceed froa God Himsclk aud wo
shenid render 70 Him ss The only return We can
| make our tribute Of gratitude and rejoicing for
all the coed things he has done for Us al ind.
| vitaals, as State and ss nation. OF Prayer,
that BE win have ~ In His holy keeping during
| the coming year that BE will incline our hcaxfs
| 10 justice one towards another, and to riehfo-
| ousness and truth in all cur dealings that He
4 viii hanish from our midst all malice and eli un-
charifableness, and constsesn us TO live together
IN peace and harmony; fhaf, he Will Dulfipl3
His churches ard enable rs 10 increase the mc5ls
Of education and enlightenment for all; that He
| viii give constantly Increasing etrengtb snd
| perinanency 70 our foslns Of government, bofh
State and National and that He win dispose the
minds Of both rulers md people y such conduc1
70 the future g VII tend most efectpsily % ths
splrisual, snd Of His honor aud glory. si ~
Dpne e our City Of Raleigh, this 10th day q
| 0ctober. zaA add IN the e<th gear q osl
1 By fhs Governor: \ a''s ''~''',l
W. r RfcHAEDs0E, ea4ltsuc cT a.If4
Private Eecretarr
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CHEEsE.-Elk Mountain Factory, Bun
combe county, was represented at our Fair
by about twenty large cakes of Cheese,
which bore the inspection Of the special
committee, and a multitude of self censtitut-
ed committeeman, and gave entire satisfac-
ton No better Cheese is made in the
United States-but little as good.
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DIVISION III.

CLASS H-DURHAM, DBvoS, &C.
Best native bull, Willie d. Jones, Forrest
vile, 500. Tssm sei iNa
Best Durham bull, David Hinton. Raleigh
1000. .l et.
Best Devon bull, A. H. Temple, Raleigh, N
c., 1000.
Best Grach bull, W. R. Crawford, Raleigh
1000
One bull calf, 8 months old, owned by Sber-
wood Haywood, Raleigh, Diploma.
Best Poland mich Cow, J. P. H. Russ, Ra
leigh, Special premium,( 500.
Best Aldefney mich COW, c, M Busbee, Ra
leigh, 1000. -
One bull calf, IS months old, owned by j.
N. Bunting, Raleigh, N. c., Diploma.
Best pair Work Oxen, X. P. Battle, Raleigh
NC, $1,000. -
The Committee recommend that the pre-
miums be equally divided between w. r
Grow and T. F. Lee, of Raleigh.
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The Cuban gunboat "Cuba," at Whining
ton, has been seized by order of President
Grant, and dismantled, and her Commodore
is now prisoner of war, with his sword
surrendered. The crew consisting OF one
hundred men, have been turned loose in the
streets Of Wilmington, to the great dismay
of its citizens. We presume President Grant
has sufficient evidence to satisfy him that
the neutrality laws have been violated by
this vesseI
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North Carolina State Fair.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
ocroszz a isss.

OSA11@8 - 4c04s
DEPARTMENT lsr-LIvE STOCK.
l DIVISION I-H0RsEs, &c.
CLASS I-THokopsHSREDs.
Best Stallion, over4 years old,
J.J. Battle, Rocky Mount, $500.
Best Brood mare, over years old.
E. T. McCrary. Hillsboro, 1900.
Best Stallion, over and under 4 years,
Peter r. Davis, Warrenton, 1000.
A special premium is awarded to sorel colt
sLeme,H owned by P. R-..Davis, Of War.
renton- 81 sa4
CLASS H-LIGHr DRAFT AND SADDLE HORSES,
| Best Stallion over years old, Dr.. ]. C.
Leathers, Mt Tirzah, Pa, 1000.
Second best Stallion over years old, R. w.
Graves, Yanceyyille, 1000.
Best Brood Mare over 4 years old. Henry
Crahtree. Hiilsboru, 1000. aE
Best Brood Mare and colt, Hinton Enuiss.
Elevation, Harnett, 1000.
Best Stallion over and under years, ] G.
CLAYTON, Mt Tirzah, Pa, 1000. .li
Best Saddle horse, mare or gelding, whar.
ton ]. Green, warrenton, 1000.
Second best saddle horse; &C., s. R. Hunt.
Kittrell's, 500.
Best pr. matched carriage horses, Wharton
]. Green, Warrenton, 20.o0. e
Second best pr match carriage horses, 7. +.
Lee. Raleigh, 1000. 'le1 ~
Best Single Horse, 7. F. Lee, Raleigh, 100
Second Best Harness horse T. q. Gather.
Charlotte, 500.
A special premium of So is awarded to q
Henley Of Hayne creek, Chatham county.
for Grey Colt Is months old.
class HT-HEAyr DRAUGHT.
Best Stallion over years old, Edward Has.
well, Forestville, 1000.
Second best Stallion over 4 Yeas old. Jor-
dan Tyson, ST., Egypt Chatham county,
1000.
Best Stallion over two and under years,
w. II. Bailey, Waodsdale, Person county,
1000
Best Draught Horse, Upchurch & Dodd,
Raleigh, 500 49, ..x sss.
CLASS N-JAcKs, JESSETs AND MULES.
Best Jack with approved certificate, A. ].
Blanchard, Raleigh, 1000. =
Best four mule team, d. P. Stedmsn,
Raleigh, 1000.
Best single mule years old, w. NJ. Estes,
Frankiinton, 1000.
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Humorous.

The Omaha Republican has war depart
ment, under which prize fights are chroni
cled
A note was found in the pocket of recent
suicide in England, saying, Dear friends,
don't believe my wife if she says she has not
money to pay for my coffin"
An Illinois paper consoles sportsmen for
the light crop OF prairie chickens this year by
remarking that it will make hunting better,
for it will take longer to find them.
A New York canal skipper has been ar
rested for trying to let the water out of his
boat by boring two-inch hole in her bot
tom. The experiment was a failnre.
. | would go TO the end of the world to
please you. said whining lover to his beau
tiful adored. Well, sir, go there and stay,
and shall be pleased, was the kind reply.
Az oil millionaires daughter at Saratoga
sings two songs night and day-al she
kndws The old man says he paid $1,000
to learn her music, and she's got to sing or
bust I'fa3oi
A man who is in the habit of talking to
himself gave two reasons for the practice !;
one, that he liked to talk to sensible
person; the other, he liked sensible person
to talk to him.
The Lowell Courier says: "We are prepar-
ed to announce" any number of candidates,
for Congress in this district at ten dollars
each. Announcements that gentlemen ''are
not candidates" at half price.
A country clergyman says he has married
but one couple in year, and they paid him
nothing, stayed to dinner, as it was rainy
| day, and then borrowed his umbrella when
they left, and he has not seen them since.
! a post was erected by the direction of the
SURVEYORS of the old roads of Kent, some
years ago, bearing the following inscription:
| This is bride path to Favorsham; if you
cannot read this, you had better keep the
main road.n t ff' '
A cowardly fellow having kicked news
boy for pesterIng him to buy an evening paper
the had waited till another boy accosted the
gentleman" aud then shouted in the hear.
ing of all bystanders ats no use to try, him
| Jim; he can't read y
Jealous of the prosperity of the "Dollar
Stores" Portland apothecary has put a
similar sign in his shop window. Inquiry
| lJeiag made, lie offers "twelve emeties for one
dollar He prudently. however, adds the
injunction, mot to be taken on the prem
ises.p
AScotch minister told his neighbor that
| he spoke two hours and half the Sunda!
| previous -. 5,-,s.
why, minister, we're you not tired tt
death 2" ked the neighbor.5 srii .,t-.
'tsaAw, nae said he, Il was as fresh as /;
7 rose; but it would have done your hear
good to see how tired the congregation
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The Enterprise and Loan Company" of
Weldon, have gone to work in building cot
iAse dwellings TO rent out. This is good rs
lr as il goes-and we doubt not it goes to
l'he full extent of the company's finances for
tx present. Tie Enterprise" will prove a
sccess. There is no locality IN NORTH Car
oiha where improvements can be made with
tsiter results. Weldon is peculiarly situa-
-i'd to become place ut Importance, and
vhlit has never attained to this point, Is
owing to the old l"ssyism which has con-
t'ollci its rise and progress. These obstacles
Will eventually fade out, and Weldon Will
loon up as rapidly as has Atlanta. We
make the prediction, and expect to live to
see Il 'come to pass"
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

Two men supposed TO be swindlers, were
arrested on the arrival Of the Southern
train at Wilmington, Monday night, they
answering to description telegraphed from
Charleston. They are both young men,
neatly dressed, each having large trunk.
They will be kept in Wilmington until
witnesses from Charleston shall arrive to
identity.
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\ a
W. C R. R-STocKHoLDERs MEETING.
We find in the Charlotte Times, report
of the meeting fthe stockholders of the
Wilmington. Charlotte and Rutherford Rail
Road, held in Charlotte on the Goth inst.
From this report. We learn that Mr. Harms,
Superintendent Of Public Works, authorized
the committee 10 enter the State .'for $4,000
shaTesr-we suppose Tor three thousand
shares f4aaft rgra. d. fFr
DR.. Sloan. president OF the company made
his report. as did the treasurer, and the su-
perintendent, Mr.. French, asked the Presi-
deat why certificate of stock had not been
issued to the State The Presiaeat, in reply,
stated that the bonds were at present at too
low figures to justify their being thrown up
on the market. In his speech he said he he
longed to no ~ring.r but represented tie
State and Company, and, that, rather than
take tho bonds at the present ruinous rates
aud tax the people to p~y them, the Board
must suspend operations for the PRESENT
that eventually ,,it would be able 10 build it
self but that in three or four months the
bonds would 60 up and he would thes, bs
wiling to receive them.g EGT7
@The following directors were ann5unced
on the part of the State: wm. Sloan, J. L
Brown, james Mcdonald, J. +. Flits R s
Badger. J. s Cannon. S. 2. Sheriff.
~Mr. Harris claimed the right TO appoin
State Direetnrs, and Mr. French moved tina
the gentlemen nominated on the part Of th'
State benot recognized, which vas rejected
The following gentlemen were elected ol
ihepart Of the Stockholders r H. cowan
D. n Sumner, W. L Steele, s. J. Person, r
". Guicn, A. r. Honesty
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The Greensboro, P1triot is responsible f


The Greensboro, PHt-iot is responsible for
the following items:
Mr.. W. ]. Eamnnson, our Livery Stable
man, hired tine horse 10 a Young gentle.
man by the name Of Smith. last Friday,
which was to have been returned the same
day, but has not been seen since. - irs
We learn that Dir. A. McPherson, the
miller at Hamburg Mills, in this county,
made two hundred and eighteen pounds Of
good family -four from four bushels of wheat
This speaks we'll for the wheat, the mills and
the miller, airs. We doubt the ability OF any
one in this Siszs to heat it
An aIcE Cool FaSnL9.-There Is an
Sld gentleman living in Surry county, n c.
by the name Of Snow. who has named his
sons somewhat in the following nnier; lc,
Snow. Cold Snow, Rain Snow and Hal
Snow. We hars heard no report about ths
: yals.r but suppose (if there he any the,
were nsmed Ice cream Snow, Frozen Peaches
Snow, &c s.-.s
Ak ExcrrIsr Fox CHAsE--A few night,
since as the Richmond & Daaville train wa
passing By Amelia c. H., Va, red 70,
Jumped frpm an adjoining cornfeld in iron
of tl.s engine. xnd made good time up tn
track. no doubt frightened by the hesd light
The chase continued for some two mile:
when poor Reynard went under" the en-
sine and -up7 the spout The ifenan tool
| position on the cpW.cstci,er, and al one tiEa
had hold Of the fox. but fearing Il wouli
! bite him, didnot ~haul in
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

Goss sotEa-lsiW soiio.. that sbous 200
eolOred men have gone from Virginia to
Alabama, to work on the Selma Railroad
We understand that wages for railroad labor
IN Alabama are good
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REsfcSaffoS.-The Rev. Joseph Blount
Cheshire, after a ministration of twenty
eight years as pastor of Trinity Church, in
TarborO', has been compelled to resign that
position in consequence of ill-health Mr..
c. is held in high esteem by the people of
EdgecOnbe, and they part with his services
sorrowfutly.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

The two alleged swindlers, arrested in
Wilmington, a few evenings since, and who
ave been identified by detectives from sa-
sDnah, were taken TO Photographic gal
" for the purpose of getting their pictures
X future reference. The Star says they
aaldn't see things in that light, irasmuch as
Beg put their hands over their pbysiogno-
uis and no amount of persuasion, coaxing
uihIeats would have any efect-not even
AsisErancc that if they were found to be
hn0cnt they should have the pictures for
bar own use. No, they had no idea of
aiRitting to any such indignity-and they
sldst.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

THE EvIDESCE.-The Editor Of the
Rutherford Star has unmistakable evidence
of the existence of band of Ku Klux in that
County. He says: "We have believed that
there was such an organization existing in
this county, but until few days since we
never were able to get the proof, but we
have it now. Last Monday in company with
several gentlemen, some of whom were Con-
servatives, we found paper lying on the
side of the road near Rock Spring camp
ground, in this county, and upon an ex
animation of its contents we found it to be
pledge ito stick together, In any crowd or
company, as Ku Kluxes," signed by certain
citizens of said county. We were at first
inclined to think it joke, perpetrated by
by some one, but upon a further examina-
ton we were able to recognize the hand
writing of some Of the parties. We do not
propose this time to give the names of the
parties sigued to this pledge, but will merely
say, that the Klan extends from the Flint
Hills to Broad River, some OF those who
signed it, have been considered men of re-
spectsbility heretofore. We shall place the
document in the hands OF the Solicitor,
and allow him to have them dealt with
according TO law, at our next court. Men
who thus band themselves together ought
and will be severely dealt with, persons
doubling tie truth, or wishing to satisfy
their curiosity in regard to the above state
ment can find the list at our Office. We ran
say we have seen Ku Kluxes. and if all are
as contemplate as the ones We have seen
We are sure that there will be nc trouble
when they may think that their would be
danger
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

FROM EbGEcoNBE-Tbe Rocky Mount
Mills, and from Randolph. were specimens
of cotton shirtings, cotton yarns, and home
spun cotton goods, of quality not inferior
to the best, at our State Fair.
Messrs Shanks & Co., of Baltimore, ex-
.hibited a hydrauliek MACHINE. which at
tracted much attention -,
Mr.. W. ). Hardy, or wiliishsborO', Gran
vile county, bad fexhibitiena wheat fan
of his own make, which was pronounced
excellent
There were large number of other ma
chinery which we Will notice in detail at
some future time.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

We learn from the Rres6yteran that the
Festival given by the ladies of the Methodist
Church in Fayetteville, on Thursday and
Friday last, was grand atfair-a perfect
success. The decorations of the hall and
the tables were very elaborate and tasteful,
while the BrrOfasioh and tdaintiness Of the
viands served up gave the utmost satisfac-
tion to the large crowds then and there as
sembled. rrliss HfIr1rgg
g The gross receipts were s14S3 IS, and the
estimated expenses 1895 g . +'ffz. y
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

The Weldon Meas announces the death Of
|behard Hamlin, ofHalifax. Mr.. II. was for
number of years connected with the Will
|;ngton and Weldon Railroad; he was es-
emed ss good citizen.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

RIcH SAMPLEs.-We have before Us a
nice lot of fancy articles, such as ink, black
ing, &c, &C., exhibited at our State Fair by
Messrs Russell. Stewart & Co., of Boston.
These, together with the mammoth vegcta-
bles raised by Mr.. George C. Underwood of
the Massachusetts, House of Industry, shows
that an invitation to 'all the world and the
rest of mankind, was needed by our North
ern friends. We are pleased that they came
among us with their splendid samples of art
and industry-our peoplea are glad to meet
with them, and give them the hand of peace
and fraternal friendship. Long may they
live and prosper
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DIVISION w.

Glass I-sHEFP
post so,,h down, p,,cl, .,d F,,os por;.r,;,,
Dese K;rr%am J%n R"1a;nh IoH kan nn9 N 'a"i'n
= .i. ..-....
CLASS It-NATIVE SHEEP.
Best grade Buck, John Price, Raleigh, 90.
Is CLASS ur-eoArs. ~.
Do. o,.h,,,oro Cat S,,,.s,.r a,,;,t
Po,.;oh Eoo ' ''' '"' '
So" - O
DIVISION y-SWNE. POULTRY. &c.
s,,,,-,, nor, i.
InAss r,nsS.a- D.; ~ w CT, d. p.,.,u,
pest = onesoel ", oo M W. oiii'n' Naieish'
Rost Cbastor Roar
jenkins & Skiles, Thomasyille 500.
Best Chester Sow,
Henry Tate, Greensboro, 500.
CLASS u-EssEx, ETC, ,,..ssl.
Rest Essex Boar.
o. D. Lipscorab, Raleigh. 3. 90.
Best Essex Sow, sa =
4. b. Haywood, jr, haieigh, 6.oO.
CLASS m-NArrvE-
Best two Native Hogs,
Henry Tate, Greensboro, 1000.
CLASS Iv-poULrRY.
| pos, ~ Came cb;cters storefsnce and
lrlsh Iop KNOTS, j.. u. Arlington, hiinards'
ton, 300.
Best pr black spanish Chickens Ihomas
d. Battle halelgn. S.oo. TT c.
-, . M
Rest mr. Poland Geese w A Nasb. Pitts
boro, 100.
Best lot Muscoyey Ducks. Sherwood Hay-
DeS. mooa 1v - pais;nh . M " '''' ''''
Post Poland Dncks John Price. Rsleipb.
800.
Best Wild Turkey, W. A. Nash, Pittsboro'
3.Oo.
CLASS v.-BEEs.
Best swarm Italian Bees, W. F. shnitz, sa-
lem N G. $500
Best std lot N Native ' Bees Bees. W. F. shultz, Salem,
$500 =
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

That derni-semi-lucid individual, who
manufactures the ~smartnessS for the Raleigh
STANDARD, has turned HIS tin trumpet
against the pindicator Ruth. finfiztOr.
That's our way, We regulate the charge
according to the size of the gaue.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

On Saturday last, the boiler of A. H.
shbum & Co.'S. saw mill, located about
sile from Windsor, Berthe County, exploded
tiling Cornelius Williams, colored lumber
saIer wounding six Others and demolish.
iv the entire establishment. The boiler
ID engine weighing 5000 pounds, were
,frowD about fifty on one side, and the
.bme one hundred feet on the other side.
Zoe colored man was thrown across the saw
ID literally severed in twain. The loss Of
Sschiney is estimated at $4,000.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

One Mr.. Cortland, of Maryland, who re-
Gently visited Western Carolina, went over to
Tennessee and purchased land, because the
public roads in our own State did not suit
! phim-othefvise, be preferred Carolina, If
this was the objection to stopping in North
Carolina, how much has he bettered himself
by crossing the line Not much.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

hn- Sol G. Wilson, who resides about
uibs from Henderson, in Granville coun-
Exhibited at our Fair, 75 varieties of ap.
Is, 10 of wine, aud As other articles.
v no eau beat this array of articlesl
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

The attention of the whole public is di-
reeted to theProclamatisn Of HisExcellcncy
Governor Holden, in regard to the Ku Nuz,
and the violation oflaw and order.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

A frst class hotel is to be established at
|Enghtsyille Sound, below Wilmington. 1t
sto be erected by Joint Stock Company
lth capital of $4,000.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

By proclamation of His Exceilency, Gov
|saor Holden, it will be seen that he has ap-
vinted the 18th of November as a day of
danksgiving and prayer,
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

The Wilmington Journal says, about 0
;clock, on the evening of the 10th, one of
ke seamen belonging to the ~Cuea,n sprang
rom fourth story window OF the Seamen's
lone, where the crew Of the Cuba" were
coping, and after lingering for two hours
led bis skull having been fractured by the
Ill.
Around his death bed stood many of his
osmrades, and We noticed Commodore Hig-
5Hs and Captain Ingraham also present.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

VIM. Barnes, sr,, aged 7syears, one ofthe
.liest citizens of Wilson county, died at his
,;denoe in said county last Wednesday.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

A newspaper is soon to make its appear
..se in Lumberton, Robson county, to be
I'D the LHmJertOn Robeeaias>
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

rRlSrrY CoLLEGE.-The number Of stu
..,ts in this Institution now number one
,,,ired and fifty, with a steady increase.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

DEAD!-We chronicle with regret the de-
ne Of the Norfolk Ecening RerGld-Col.
P,Ors paper. Lack of patronage did the
nrk.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27
GTY AND STATE NEWS.

seyeral Wooden buildings in DanviIle, Va,
= scross the line, were destroyed by fire
Is ueeiE.
The weekly standard., 1869-10-27

PRoF. KERR,s ADDREss-The address Of
Prof Keer, delivered on the Fair Grounds
yesterday. Is spoken of as being practical
and abounding in valuable Information and
timely suggestions. 1t was not our good
pleasure to be present and hear it. but expect
to have an opportunity TO read it in print,
as it will doubtless be furnished to the
Prss Ns