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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22
The Duty of the Legislature.


\ We learn with regret that Alamance coun
| ty is in fearful condition on account of tn
operations Of the Ku Klux. There is n,
security for the Life or property of Republi
cans, and, as our informant expressed it
"the county is now perfect hell upor
earth. We we're in hopes that these out
RACES might never again disgrace the STATE
and that the Ku Klux would be driven ou
of existence by the force of public opinion
We have hoped in vain. Such is not to b.
the case, for there is said to be geneal dis
position upon the part of our political op
ponents to overlook the outrages committed
by the Ku Klux and to secretly encourage
an organization which only injure Republi-
cans.
Since this is the case, it becomes the duty
of the Legislature, as Republican Legisla-
tare, to pass such laws as will prevent these
political murders and outrages, and to pro-
tect the people who elected it. 1t becomes
its duty as the Legislature of North Caralina
to do all in its power for the preservation of
the peace and good name of the State by
putting down an organization of coward
murderers who kill and abuse a defenceless
people. To take immediate and effective
measures for the suppression of the Ku
Klux is the plain duty of the members of
the Legislatures duty which they cannot
neglect without insulting God and man and
rendering themselves infamous forever. 4
Will they do it? Or will they sit in quiet
while every day helpless men fall victims to
the unholy wrath of the assassin If so,
we tell them that part of the guilt of these
fearful crimes will rest upon their heads, and
the blood of these murdered men whom they
might have saved but did not will rise
against them and cry to God for vengeance.
Now is the time for action. Now, while
there is quorum of the members present.
During the twenty days of recess which will
soon be here, and if the Legislature adjourns
without doing anything to prevent the out.
rage of the Ku Klux, the Williams will double
their villiany and scores more OF helpless
men will fall victims to the bullet and cord
of the assassin.
We do earnestly hope that the Legisla-
ture will at once pass Jaw that will give
the Governor power to put down men
who break the laws of the State. The mil
itia law should be entirely changed, so as to
give the Governor power to send militia. to
any county in which he may deem the local
authorities unable or unwilling to preserve
the peace. 1t should also be arranged that |
those counties in which it becomes neces-
'ary to quarter troops should be taxed to
pay the cost. 1t will then be made for the
interest of law-abiding men to do all in
heir power to punish lawless men.
If some law of this nature is passed, it
will have most beneficial effect upon the
State, and the members of the Legislature
an take their seats with the consciousness
# having done all in their power to pre-
'crve the peace of the State.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Rutherford Star man says he had
rather 60 to the Penitentiary than to write
Tor the STANDARD. 1t all depends upon a
mans bringing up and natural instincts.
Ne prefer the STANDARD, and he can 90 to
The Penitentiary if he likes.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Rutherford Star is endeavoring to
have the world take cognizance of Its exist
ence, by getting itself noticed in the STAND.
ARD. No use; the Star, and the small
clique it represents are too small game for
us to shoot "Shoo, fly, don't bodder us ~
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Inc Republicans, contrary to general expec.
tations, have carried Texas by a bandson.
majority. Gen. Davis, the Republican can
ddate, is elected by 7,1O7 majority. Elan.
agan, Republican candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, is elected by a heavy majority
The Legislature, also, is Overwhelmingly
Republican. Well done, Texas.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

New York surgeons have made lin for
an unfortunate young man deprived of that
ornament, taking the material from his
chest.-Erchangs
Why didn't they go to George Francis
Train? He has more clip" than any man
in America.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

1t is fact worthy of note that, uotwith-
standing the violent opposition of the
democrats to the Ku Klux bill, no one
expressed doubt but that the power it con-
ferred upon the Governor would be impair
italy used. This fact is high compliment
tD Governor Holden -.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

: The Salisbury Eraminer uses up NOR.
than a column of its valuable space in en-
deavoring to prove that there can be :,
MIDDLE ground between Radicalism and
democracy" The Ersminer man is eyi.
oentiy hitting at the old North State Tar
uo'o Soufhsrn'r, Wilmington Star, and
weldon Msr' He has thrown down the
it up. A
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

We acknowledge the receipt of an in
vitation to attend tournament ball to he
given at Tarboro', N. c., on the Esd OF this
month, and return thanks for the same. We
are afraid we shall be unable to attend. but
hope that Stone will be there to represent
the Sentinel man and ourself, and to make
few eloquent and appropriate remarks -
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Sweet-water (Tenn.) Enterprise has
entered our columns and prizes out six
Jokes, for which he doesn't give US credit.
Take all you want, neighbor, but put our
name to 'em, for we want the reward of hon.
est industry.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Two gamblers and boxer are running on
the New York Tammany Aldermanic ticket.
-Ezehange.
Yet this is the party which wants to put
none but good, honest men into office!
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Democrats have been so fearfulIy
beaten all over the country that they don't
know what State to claim. They are, how
ever, confident that they can carry Della
ware.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Olive Logan says she never saw pretty
girl but she wanted to take her in her arms
and kiss her.-E1change.
That is the first time we ever agreed with
anything Olive said. She is beginning to
get sensible.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Two English Lords are staying at Willards
Hotel, in WashiDgton.-Erchange.
And to reflect upon the amount of toady-
ing ofwhich they will be the objects is pos
itively sickening.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22
Williamsport sleigheth.-Wu. Post

Slayeth, does she9 Well, if Williamsport
likes the weapon used by Sampson, don't
you go there, or you'll lose your jaw-bone.
which, however pleasant to Wilmington.
might prove unpleasant to your noble self
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

A cashier in Chicago recently stole four
thousand dollars. The Chicagoese are so
mad at his disgracing them by not stealing
hundred thousand that they want to hang
him.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Hartford has stocked her water works
with black bass-Eschange
A very singular proceeding on her part.
Wouldn't her water works operate better
without the bass
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

At forthcoming wedding at St. Georges
church, New York, there will be twelve
bridesmaids, eight ushers and three clergy
men. 1fthey don't get good deal married
its their own fault.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

W. W. Belknap, of Iowa, and George NJ.
Robson, have been confirmed by the Senate
in executive session, Secretary of War and
Secretary of the Navy, respectively.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Rutherford Star thinks the Asheyille
Pioneer in bad company. As the Star is its
nearest neighbor, we think it is in bad
company.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

An Indiana editor calls his contemporary
"hannel-eyed." We suppose he means to
say that he has succeeded in pulling the
wooln over 'tother ones eyes.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Eighteen of the released Spanish gun
boats will sail for Cuba in a few days. If "a
hurricane should sink the whole of them
we should feel bad-perhaps.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The New York Democrat has an article
entitled John Bulls Raw Spot" We sup
pose the Democrat means raw beef.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The row between the Sultan of all the
Turkeys and the Vice-roy of Egypt has
ended, and they won't have another for at
least a week.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

SPECIFICS rage-that fix Robbins was
in when Hyman wouldn't withdraw his mo-
lion for the previous question.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The Spanish gunboats built in this country
have been surrendered by the United States.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

James Fiske, Jr., says he only made six
millions in the gold pool.-Erchange.
Yes, and six millions made him gold
fool.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

The majority of Gen. Davis in Texas 10
now reduced to fifteen hundred. His elec.
ZION, however, is regarded as certain.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22

Sick-the Suez Canal. It isn't able to
endure much travel.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-22
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY

GENTLEMEN: l am gratified to receive 81,
oeeiesation, as have watched the procee y ,l
Oh your Convention with great attention 'T Ihn
Done an could to advance the best Interest," nav
the citizens OF our country, without renesd o
color, and l shall endeavor to do in tIs d s Il
What have done in the past hone tb, ,a' ,h
measures you have inaugurated will resut i IN ~, ts
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-26
ALL READY.

The Richmond Wing says that some
OF our friends appear to think that ma
ny solemn forms and ceremonies have
to be gone through before the people of
Virginia can be got ready to support the
Walker ticket. They were never more
mistaken in their lives. The people look
upon such red tape proceedings as so
much solemn mockery, and are not 60
ing to be embarrassed by them. Nine
tenths of them are ready to vote for him
this moment. They have no hesitation
in saying SO to one another, and would
have no hesitation in so voting if the
polls were open to 'ay. Hesitation, in
deedl They think themselves most for.
tunate IN having such an oppor. aniry.
Those of our friends who pat on long
faces and talk wisely about how it is
to be brought out are sadly behind
the times. TIE thing is as good as done.
The people have wiied it, and are only
waiting to do it. Every man is his own
leader, and nearly all are leading in the
same direction.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-26
A CHALLENGE.

We are authorized to say that the
following challenges will be made at the
chicken fight which is to come off here
on the first Wednesday in June next !:
81 500 that Virginia will whip the
main,
$500 fight on any two chickens
weighing from five pounds to five
pounds two ounces.
We understand that many of the best
chickens OF the TWO States will be here on
the occasion, and we doubt not but that
the attendance of ne lovers of the sport
will be large. Weldon News.
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Navy Department.,
Washington, April %, 1869.

Washington, April %, 1869.
Sir: The act of Congress approved
June 20, 1868, constitutes eight hours a
days's work for all l,.borers, wofkmen.
and mechanics employer on behalf of
the Government. While thus establish
ing the length OF days work Congress
omitted to repeal the act Of July 4e,
81, requiring the wages of employees
in the navy yards to conform as nearly
as is consistent with the public interest
with those of private establishments in
the Immediate vicinity Of the yard. In
til those laws are repealed the Depart
ment must abide by them.
The Department. has no authority to
extend the hours of labor by making
more than eight hours a days work !;
but it has the right to employ mechan-
les, workmen and laborers extra hours,
and to pay them pro rata for sue. extra
labor.
Where, therefore, necessity exists for
extra labor, you are at liberty to exer-
else your discretion in the matter, SO as
to assist the working classes, and at the
same time do justice to the government.
Very respec'y, A. E. BoRIE,
Secretary Of Navy.
Secretary Rawlins has received a long
and able letter from Senator Wilson, on
the history of the passage of the eight
hour law by Congress, and sho wing that
it was the Intention to pay full days
wages for eight hours work.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-26

a SENSIBLE VlEw.-The Danville
Register closes well considered edi-
toris on the Political situation with the
following sensible view;
"But alter the question of VOTING on
the constitution shall have been settl, d
by the Convention. we thiaA the ques-
ton of candidate will easily and natu-
rally adjust itself It's now p!ain that
either Walker or Withers must retire,
and the result Of the deliberations on
the constitution will indicate which one
it shall be. Common sense wouid teach
us that the " lda!d-bearer mast be Sc
iected with ,clererce to the ends aimed
AZ IL the canvass. To defeat the CON
tuition any how, even strift of its
worst clauses as proposed, we should
take Withers to ratify modified con-
stitution, we should take Walker. Under
which king 2"
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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-26

RsS@ What some Senators think of
Others is curious. The correspondent Of
the Herald asked Mr.. Sprague what be
thought OF Alb. t. ooh, well' he said
she don't amoH It to much. He is one of
those lawyers who have great estima-
ton Of their own abilities. You see Abb
bolt is a yankee, and he is sharp enough
to know that it would not de fer him to
go back to North Carolina, after having
been called puppy dog here in the
Senate, without some show of what they
call chivalry in the South. Why, the
very negroes down there wouldn't speak
to him. This is the way I account for
his speech last night. I don't think he
means any mischief at least have no
fears Or apprehensions On the subject"
A collision OF some kind between these
parties was expected, but up to our last
accounts nothing Of the kind had taken
place
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L, Samuel P. Moore, Cashier of 1.-THE
Exchange National Bank" of Norfolk.
V rginta, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true, to tue best of
my knowledge and belief.
(signed,) 8. P. MOORE, Cashier.
State of Virginia-County of Norfolk:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
twenty fifth day of April, 1859.
(Signed,) e. DUDLEY SMITH,
Notarr Public.
Correct-At test:
(Signed,l -...
w. D. REYNOLDS,
ap26-ltl
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1t reminds us of other days--when
there were fewer time-servers than we
fear are now to be found among the
editors and public men Of Virginia"
We trust that the plentiful besprink-
ling of dirty fattery which our friends
are thus diurnally being insulted with,
will awaken spirit of Investigation for
we believe that they would not willing
" ensure the success of Wells. Yet all
the Indications are that such is the
effect of their present policy, and not
the least strong is the one to which we
have here alluded. Index.
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NEW STOCK SPRING GOODS
IN DRESS GOODS WE ARE. OFFER,
ING EXTRA INDUCEMENTS

ING EXTRA INDUCEMENTS
BARGAINS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS
In all Departments.
LOCO yards in Plain, Plaid and Striped
Dress Goods at 20 and 25 cents.
Splendid lot of new Goods for suits from
Great Bal gains In Colored silks.
Largest and Cheapest Stock of Black
Silks in this city from $3.50 per yard
to the best.
Alpacas in all the best brands-the Buff
falo brand in all NUM- erS.
White Quilts all styles andepri, es.
Towels and 1oweling In all qualities.
Table Damasks, extra goods end cheap.
Novelties in Lace Stock ana cheap
Great bargains in Hemstiched Handker-
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Parasols and Sun Umbrellas In great va
Our entire Domestic Stock at the lowest
prices. %@5&
Best Prints at 1914 cents, l yard wide
B cached Cottons at l21a CENTS.
EE. Special attention is called to our
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A cali is earnestly solicited from ALI
who wish Real Bargains.
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Popular Dry Goods Store
apps As Main street.
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MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL CONVEN-
TION.

The great Commercial Convention is
to meet in Memphis on the 18th of
May. The Committee of Invitation
make the following suggestions in re-
gard to representation
The facilitate the deliberations of the
Convention, the committee would res
pectfully suggest the following ratio of
presentation, to wit ....
That the Governor of each State and
Territory will appoint delegation, not
exceeding ten for the State at large, and
one for each Congressional District.
That each city and town will appoint
but two delegates for population under
i've thousand, and one for each adds
llonal ten thousand.
That each incorporated railroad,
steamboat, manufacturing or mining
company will appoint but two dele
gates.
That each Chamber of Commerce
or Board of Trade will appoint but one
delegate for every one hundred mem
bers or fractional hundred.
Every one appointed or specially in
vlted, will please notify the committee
II he can attend, and will bring with
him some form Of credential as a dele
gate.
The principal objects in view are To
make an effort to build up direct trade
with Europe to discuss the necessity of
arallroad from the Mississippi River to
the Pacific Ocean to consider the
leveeing ofthe Mississippi to prevent its
overHowing the most productive cotton
lands in the world, and to consider the
subject of imrnigratinn
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