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A BALLOON VOYAGE 70 r, 7 THE NORM POLE

A BALLOON VOYAGE TO THE NORM POLE.
The failure which has hitherto attended
nautical expeditions to the Attic regions
has induced two Frenchmen, Messieurs lis
sander and De Fouvielle, to undertake the
daring enterprise of reaching the north pole
in balloon. The machine in which the
bold Adventures are about to embark on
their pelilous journey, and which is appro-
priately named "Le Pole Nord," is now
being completed in the Champ de Mars,
which the Government have placed at their
disposal for the purpose. 1t will contain
over 10000 cubic meters of gas, and is COM.
posed entirely of cloth manufactured from
caoutchouc, which will allow of great ex-
pansion in the rarefed strata of the atmos-
phere. The seams uniting the different
pieces form total length of three English
miles, The car, marvel, it is said of
strength and ightness, is constructed to
carry ten passengers. 1000 pounds of ballast
and provisions for month. a bsa
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MADISON CoURT.-Superior Court of Mad
ison is now in session at Marshal, Judge
Henry on the bench. We have but little in
telligence from there thus far, says the Ashe-
vile Nsws. Business is progressing rapidly.
In the cases of the State against Blankinship
and his sons, for murder, the jury rendered
averdict on Tuesday, by consent of counsel
on both sides, of Not Guilty" Col. Cooke
and Capt. NJ. E. Carter, both of Asheville,
appeared for the defendants.
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Brigham Youns's Thugs.
The Danitss Of tho Caasch- Hon they ope-
ynts sa,on the Gentiles

q
The Salt Lake Reporter, Of recent date,
says: a certain nuinber, said to be twelve,
of the most desperate characters IN the
churcl,were selected from among the Danites
to commit suclt assassinations as might be
found necessary by the prophet for the vel
fare and advancement OF his holy cause.
The murdered Governor Boggs and many
| others was planned in secret conclayes of the
Danites, and executed by the chosen twelve.
The attempt TO murder Governor Boggs for
tunately failed, and ut least one OF the would
be murtcrers is now known to live in Utah. .
Both Of these secret societies exist in Salt
Lake City. The discipline is more perfect
under Brigham Young than under Joe
Smith, and consequently the aims more sure,
the Objects more certainly accomplished. No
sooner does Gentle enter Salt Lake City
than he is placed under the surveillance of
the secret police A member of the Danitc
organization is deputed to watch him from
the time he comes till he leaves. His habits,
words and careless expressions Of opinion
are noted and reported, that the Mormon
authorities may determine whether he is n
friend, a secret enemyor an open and avowed
opposer OF Mormon iniquity. The day has
been when expression of opinions inimical
to the Mormon leaders would result in as
sassination to the bold offender, and some
| times even the mere suspicion that GENTLE
was opposed to Mormon rule would produce
| such result. sshH fte"t
The true secret of Brigham's great success
in controlling the dscordant elements IF
| which his church is composed is due to
| fears of the Danites The Mormons know
that a certain death by assassination awaits
a violation of their oaths, and that, although
the day of their doom has been postponed,
] it is sure to come with the opportunity.
1t is true that many apostates have escaped
! assassination. but this was owing to the
| fact that they used subterfuge to place
themselves beyond Brigham's power; but
even then, instances are not wanting of
Dantes having followed apostates into the
different cities of the United States, hoping
for a iavorte opportunity to assassinate.
Others escape, because for the time it is
deemed inexpedient to kill them. Recent
mysterious deaths of Gentiles, near Salt
Lake City, have for short time excited
comment, but finally they have been for
| gotten. No coroner's inquest has investiga-
ted facts and circumstances. and no inquiry
has been made into the cause of their deaths.
But such a system cannot be perpetuated.
The government must, sooner OF later,
throw her protecting banner over her citi
zehs in Utah, aid not allow it to he scotfed
at and spit upon by vile and lecherous
priesthood. ''
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His Excellency Gov. Holden has appointed
the following directors of the North Carroll
IA Railroad on the part of the State for the
ensuing year: W. A. Smith, of Johnston !;
Jno. R. Harrison, of Wake; Silas Burns, of
Chatham G. W. Welker, of Guilford; VIM:
F. Henderson, of Davidson; John Melon
aid, of Cabarrus William Sloan, of Neck
lenburg; W. D. Jones, of Wake General
Byron Latin State Proxy.
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By notice in another column it will he
seen that Judge G. W. Brooks has appoint
ed special terms of the United States Dis
trict Court, to commence at Salisbury on the
first Monday in August next, and at Nor
canton on the second Monday in August
next. This will be a great saving of time
and expense over coming to Raleigh; and
witnesses and clients will thank the Judge
for the arrangement.
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The Charlotte Observer publishes the COM
munication of w. A. Smith, President, to
the stockholders of the North Carolina Rail
road Company, and says: Mr.. Smith has
proved himself the right man in the right
place; he has accomplished more for the
benefit of the road and the interest OF the
stockholders than any of its former Presi-
DENTS His article deals in facts and argu.
ments that must come with telling effect
discarded partisan feeling, and devoted
himself entirely to the good of the road.
Under his administration the stock has in
creased in value nearly fifty per cent"
''All hail to the live President r
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KLLED.-Billy Dunston, an old colored
man. was instantly killed near Rolesville,
Wake county, ON Saturday morning last.
He was engaged in cleaning out well,
when some of the timbers of the curb gave
way, tell in on him and broke his neck.
He was a well-digger BY trade, some
sixty years of age, and bore good character
General regret was expressed by the citizens
of the neighborhood at his sudden death.
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Roberts, McNeely & Co., of Salisbury,
want to buy one hundred thousand pounds
of dried blackberries and other kinds of
dried fruit. We would like TO announce
that some one in this city will buy similar
quantity at good prices. Hundreds of poor
people can make high wages during the
season by saving fruits
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We are indebted to our friend Mayor
Long, of Salisbury, for e box of cabbages,
suuashes, cucumbers. and onions. The cab
bages were white, and decidedly the largest
we have seen this season, and all the con-
tents of the box were of the finest quality.
Mr.. Long has an excellent garden, as these
samples testify.
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Chairman Wake Co. Elk. Com.

During the thunder storm on Tuesday,
saws the New Berne Times, the lightning
struck in the Neuse River within very
few feet of the o. S. Revenue steamer E. A.
Stevens, throwing the water ten to twelve
feet in the air. The officers were some time
finding out whether or not they were hurt,
and the shock was really quite severe.
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We learn that Eli Dampier, who was re-
ported to have been overtaken and killed
when fleeing with horse stolen from Col.
Nurchison, of Harnett county, was not
caught with the horse. The horse was
found in the hands of third party, but the
thief escaped.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-06-30

Mr.. w. P. Hutchinson's connection with
the Western Findicdtor ceased with its issue
of the Goth April. We learn from good
authority. says the indicator, that he has
been claiming, in some of the eastern towns,
to be one of the Editors. He has no con-
nection whatever with the indicator. Edi-
tors will note this.
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The Masonic Fraternity of Charlotte pro-
pose holding grand festival on the 9TH and
Sth of July next The object in view is to
raise funds for the erection of Masonic
Temple. The Masons of the Hornets Nest"
city are among the most enterprising of any
in the State, and we wish them great sue
cess in their efforts to build temple.
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The Gsrmania Land Company of North
Carolina, says the Patriot, through their
general agent David jackson, have sold Mr..
Seymour Stecle's farm, two miles South of
Greensboro, to Mr.. Boutwell,, of Pennsyl-
vania, who proposes to become resident
this fall.
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The 4th of July will be celebrated at
Salisbury on Monday the 9Th, followed by a
ball at night. We return our thanks to the
committee of arrangements for an invitation
to be present. and shall be pleased to attend
unless other engagements forbid.
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DEATH FROM SPIDERS STING.-A col
cred man named Jere Filyaw died suddenly
at his residence in Wilmington, Sunday
morning last, says the Journal, from what he
declared to be the bite of a spider. He was
"itten or stung about 10 o'clock the night
previous, and was in good health at the
Hme. His sufferings became so intense that
ne was forced to call in physician about
g o'clock in the morning. The patient had
previously applied turpentine to the part
a'ected, and medicines were administered
vi MS relief by the physician. But notwith-
sanding this the sufferer died in considera-
VIC agony about seven hours after being
stung.
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The Penitentiary Commissioners are now in
session in this city. The ground has been
cleared, on the site of the building, and the
avenue opened. Since this is done the To-
cation looks much better than it did at first.
and it is now generally regarded to be a
good selection. The proposals for lumber
Nbuild the stockade have been opened, and
the bid of Nathan Gulley of Johnston county
to furnish 5000 logs accepted. The bid of
Page and Ellington, of Wake county, to
furnish lumber to build temporary houses
ior the prisoners has also been accepted.
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Thomas McEroy, European seed-grower
o.a ;mnorter, 81 Park Place, New York, re-
- donated $4,000 worth of seeds fer
s;,tribution in the South. He puts up
packages fpure seeds and sends them to
all parts of the country on receipt OF price
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Prof. Kerr informs the Wilmington Star
tbot he has discovered an abundance OF
,,.rl in the Black River section of New
Hanover county. Beds of this fertilizer
were found on many plantations.
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DISCHARGES IN BANRRUPTcY.-We are in
debted to Judge Brooks for the following
discharges in bankruptcy at Raleigh, juno
16, 1869;
Warren-Alfred Aston, Jr., Buckner
Eaton, Francis J Drake.
Granville-H Hayes, s G Hayes.
Nasll-James NJ Earl.
Caswell-E B Holden.
Craven-FS Duffy. Alexander Gorslin,
VIM G Bryan, Chas H Taylor, james B
Bobbitt,
Pitt-Thomas E Wilson, W W Haddock.
Jones-William A Cox.
LenoIr-B F Parrutt
Hyde-Nathan B O'Neal
Edgecombe-B F Pittman.
Carteret-Durant A Morton.
Greene-James G Porter.
Davidson-George w Hege.
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Mr.. Henry Haswell, of Jones county,
charged with the murdero of Sheriff Colgrove,
was brought before Judge Thomas on writ
of habcas corpus, last Saturday, and admitted
to bail in the sum of $4,000. The bail was
promptly given.
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Died,

In Salisbury, on Wednesday, the 23rd instant,
on the anniversary OF her birth and her marriage,
Mrs. MARTHA SMITH, aged 70 years.
In Orange county, June Goth, VIM. L. HAMp-
TON, an esteemed old citizen.
In Charlotte, on the 18th instant, FRANKLIN
SMITH, infant son OF James II. land M. w. Carson,
aged months and 10 days. tng .T=s
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Dorsey Davis, sentenced to six months
Imprisonment and 81 900 fine, for violation
of the United States revenue laws, was yes
teraay taken from Wake county Jail, to
Chatham jail, where he is to serve his term,
by deputy marshals Hobgood and Thomp-
son
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The people of Alexander county, says the
Statesville american, on the 10th instant, by
almost unanimous vote, ratified sub
scnption of $4,000 made by the County
Commissioners, to the capital stock of the
A. T. & o. Railroad. The following was
the poll: Registered voters about 1850. For
subscription, 6s2. Against subscription, 20.
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GREENSBORO FEMALE COLLEGE
Trustees of the Greensboro Female College,
and the Presiding Elders of the North Car
DINA Conference, held a meeting in Green's
boro on Tuesday, and resolved to rebuild
the College. The Topic is pleased to learn
that the work will be soon commenced, and
that the College will be rebuilt on much
larger scale than it was before the fire.
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Wheat is looking well all over this Sec'i'n,
saws the Ashevillc NeaCs; if we are spaieo
wet weather, of which we have hao qui.e
enougb. the farmers in some localities will
commence cutting next week OF INC Week
oftor
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SUPREME Court, Friday, June "a, 1869.
All the Judges present. The following
case was argued: aaA
Campbell VS.. Allison, from Iredell county.
Clements for plaintiff; Bailey for defendant.
Hon. Sion Fl. Rogers filed an answer to
the rule in contempt. The rule was dis
charged as to him.
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At a meeting of the Directors of the In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind, held Wednesday night, June 23d, the
following officers were elected:
D R Coleman, D R Tillinghast, Mrs. E C
Nichols, Miss NJ A Ashley. Miss E G John
son, teachers of Deaf and Dumb
.e W j Young, JOHN Simpson, N ] Dupree,
teachers of Blind
Miss Henrietta Hansen, teacher of Music.
Mrs E j Taylor, Housekeeper.
Mrs E A German, Matron.
Joseph Watson, Foreman of Shoe Shop
Henry German, Foreman OF Cabinet Shop.
David G. Dudley, Jr., Foreman of Broom
Shop.
Mr.. James Fl. Harris was appointed to aid
the Principal in looking after the interests
of the colored Deaf and Dumb and Blind.
Mrs. Maria Harrison Matron.
The Board resolved to economize.
Resolutions complimentary to Willie ].
Palmer, A. NJ, Principal of the Institution,
were opted.
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Coon FOR ALEXANDER The people of
Alexander county, says the States0iHe amer
lean, on the 10th instant, by almost a unani-
NOUS vote, ratified subscription OF $4,000
made by the County Commissioners, to the
capital stock of the A. 7. & o. Railroad.
The following was the poll: Registered
voters abont 1850. For subscription, 6S2.
Against subscription, 20.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court. Friday
June 24'-The day was spent calling the
civil docket. The Grand Jury was dis
charged, their business having been compile
ted. 1t is thought the Court will adjourn
its term to-day The Court has been eff
GENTLY organized to rapidly attain the ends
ofiustice, the bench, juries, clerks, marshals
and the bar acting in concert. Consequent
a large amount Of business has been quickly
and satisfactorily done.
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We have received the address OF Dr' ..
: satchwell, delivered before the North
Carolina Immigration Association in Colds
boro', April 2, 1869.
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STATE OF NORTH CARoLINA,l
sIaio sitf < WAKE County. n

Z sdr sJ:io $50 WAKE County. -
In the Superior Court of Wake County, juno
q g'i.s ii;'i3e s3''s cath, 1869. 70 ii-'a Siis
Amasa W, Stevens, Plaintiff, Rai@hs " 81
2n34 atgi agains. eiR,i} s2gGss e'1siS1
Joseph Weisman, Defendant. Oh gafzssslS
WHEREAS, TIE above named Piaintiff has
~ w Instituted his action against Joseph Weis-
man, the above named Defendant, In the said
Superior Court OF Wake county, to recover the
sum of four hundred and thirty. i've dollars, with
interest thereon from the 2lst day of Jnne 1859,
due to the said Plaintiff by the said Defendant
for work and labor done, and money paid, laid
out and expended at the special instance and re-
quest of the Defendant, between the 1st day of
August, 1865, and the 2lst day Of June, 1869.
u And whereas, the said Plaintiff has sued ont q
warrant OF attachment in the said action againt
the estate and property, real and personal Of the
said Defendant, which said warrant is now IN The
hands of the Sheriff of Wake county, and IL re-
turnable in the Clerks Office of the Superior
/. Court OF Wake county on or before the a4fh day
of July, 1869 -. - -.
Now, Therefore, you, the said Joseph Welsrnan,
the Defendant aforesaid, are hereby required to
appear before the said Superior Court Of Wake
county at the Court House, in the city Of Raleigh,
on the oath day of July, 1869, then and there to
answer the complaint Of the Plaintiff In the above
entitled cause. 3AMASA W. STEVENS.
june "a gsfss1Jt az ~ cad 450-law4w
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IMPORTANT SALE.

PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THESE.
i perior Court of Wake county, made at
Spring Term, 1869, shall sell at Public Auction,
at the Court House door in the City OF Raleigh,
at II O'clock, M, on Saturday. the 10th day of
July, 1859, the following property, namely:
- THE HOUSE AND LOT
where James j. Terrell now resides, containing
three acres more or less, and ad.,ining the lands
wilkins and Others, situate in the eastern boun.
Diary of said City, on the old Holleman road.
This is considered one among the places In or
around Raleigh. il le .je9-f@
TERMS OF SAIK-One-tenth cash; balance in
six months, with two or more approved security.
't-2 ~ j. N. BUNTING,
may l2 I M 2cSgsH 412-wtd(sio)
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The delegates appointed at the Republi-
can Convention held in Wake county on the
18th inst, are hereby notified to meet at
Louisburg on the 9TH day of July next, at
a convention to nominate candidate for
Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Richard 1. Wynne, Esq.
T. F. LEE,
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AMOS COATS, Plaintiff, vs.. P. p. MEDLlNa, De-
fendant.- Attachment-$25d due by Account.
A WARRANT Of Attachment issued 18th day
IA of May, 1859, and returnabIe before Charles
H. Snead, Esq, at his Office in Suiiithfeld John
ston county, on the 18th day OF June, 1859, when
and where the Defendant Is required to appear
and answer the complaint. sfiSe efsa,f
Smithfeld, N. c., May, 18th, 1859. go. L.
AMOS COATS, Plt,f
may % ~ ~ 424-w4t
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STATE ITEMS.

Asbeville has no public burying ground.
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MAGISTRATES COURT OF WAKE
tIr.l COUNTY

TINE undersigned having prepared himself for
Il the transaction of business in his line, sole.
its the patronage of all who may be willing to
entrust him with their business. He may be
found during business hours at the old Wash.
Haywood office, next door<north Of the Var
borough House. Being thankful for past iavors,
he would be glad at all times to see his friends
and patrons, whom it. will give him great pleas.
ure to accommodate promptly for the money.
. 20 aa| j. p. ADAMS,J. P.
june % fls 81. s{igf 44S-dltw2t
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A Ghost Story-Singular Apparition in
Memphis, Tenn.

The lenizens ofthat classic locality known
as Hell's Half Acre." of which the corner
OF De Soto and Gayoso streets is the central
point or hub, are just now in the highest
state of alarm and CONSERVATION in cOnse-
quence of the reported appearance on sew
eral occasions recently of an object in hu-
man form, clad in the vestments of the dead,
and presenting face more hideous than the
yelled prophet, Khorassan, exposed to his
deluded followers when they sat at the BAN
quet table writhing and burning from the
effects of the poisoned wine. 1t was first
seen, as report goes, on Sunday night last,
at the ghostly hour of twelve, by couple
of sable lovers who were holding tryst under
the the dim light of the street lamp. Slow
IL and awfully it stole upon their vision, as
if arising from the ground, first like vapor,
and assuming form and shape, with socket
less eyes, and feshless nostrils emitting
flames of fire, too horrible to contemplate
fora moment. A long white robe envel-
oped the ghostly object, and traled in tie
dust, and tall hat of the same color, and
in shape like sugarloaf, added more strik-
ingly to the height of the apparition.
Speech, sign or motion it made none. The
appalled, lovers looked at it a moment, and
then, affrightened and horror stricken, fled,
alarming the neighhorhood with their yells
and shricks. Heads popped out of doors
and windows to inquire the the cause of the
commotion, and a few came from their houses
With chatterng teeth the frightened couple
stated the cause of their terror. A crowd
of all colors, ages and sexes, armed with
clubs. pistols, &C., Immediately repaired to
the spot designated by the dusky Romeo,
but there was nothing to be seen. They
waited in breathless suspense, keeping a
respectful distance from the spot, but still
nothing unearthlY appeared. The next
night another watch was substituted with
like results. On Tuesday few of the citi-
zens loitered around the GROCERY, at the cor.
ner, in expectation of sight of the terri
bic spectre. 1t appeared at last about the
same hour and in the same awful shape de-
scribed above, the only difference being
that it seemed to come this time from the
side Of a house instead of from the ground
A number of pistols were discharged and
various missiles were thrown at the object,
but they seemed to meet with no olIstruc-
ton 1t moved not In dismay the assail-
ants fed. This is all we know of the affair.
The ghostly visitor has not since taken his
nightly walk that any one wots of, and the
scene of its penance or revels is given
wide circuit after reasonable hours.
''What is it 2" is the question that agitates
everybody What means these ghostly Wis
itafiops2 Is it "a spirit of death or goblin
damned ?"-IKemphis Aoaldnche, June Is.