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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-10-12

PREsBYTERIAN.-The strength of the
United Presbyterian Church is exhibited
by the following summary for the year end
ing May, 1870 :--5ynods, 81; Presbyters,
259; candidates, 541; licentiates, 1888; min
listers, 4,23s; ordinations and installations,
$40; ministers deceased, 70; churches, 1926 !;
churches organized, as far as reported, 1873 !;
churches dissolved, so far as reported, SO /;
added to the churches on examination,
32,0O3; added to the churches on certificate,
81, 447; whole number of COMMITMENTS
6,5s1 baptisins of adults, 10, 1873 .bap-
tisms of infants, I16,475; Sabbath School
membership, 44s,S57; Contributions-Home
Missions, SO far as reported. 1886, 274 for
eign missions, 1928, s47; education, $685.
S9S; publication, $4s ,040; church erection,
$s1O, 1899; ministerial relief, $50, s3s; freed
men, $51 ,s45; General Assembly, $50, 645
congregational, $6,415,1e5; miscellaneous.
$6OO,6S6. Sum total, $s,44O,121. ga-ai
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THE RALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY.-This
school commenced few weeks ago under
the supervision of Prof. Royal, formerly of
Wake Forest College. 'i,' i7s'a'H
The Rayner place was purchased and the
dwelling house is occupied by the school.
At present there are seventy six students
in attendance. s bre .n. H
Of this number about So are pursuing
Collegiate and Elective studies the re-
mainder are in the Primary Department.
The music department is presided over by
Prof. Bohlenama, gentleman who needs no
commentator as teacher of music and q
performer on the piano. He has two classes
studying vocal music, embracing about
three fourths Of the school, which are max.
ing rapid progress in this important branch
of study. Tuition in vocal music is with
out charge. 7 sssais -
Miss s. S. Fontaine, most accomplished
lady, has under her care those studying
painting and drawing, and shows by the
progress of her pupils her entire adapted
ness to the work. @.
Five teachers belong exclusively to the
Literary Department, whose devotion to
their work and efforts to instruct on sound
principles are apparent to all acquainted
with the internal condition of the Seminary.
Prof. Royal is the "right man in the
right place." and with his competent corps
of teachers, there is every reason to believe
that the Seminary will continue. to increase
in numbers and usefulness. .,a
The situation is beautiful. Very pleasant
in Summer, and as,much SO as any place can
well lie during the Winter months.
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MaSGlerading.

$50 my cousin is coming from Europe to
fulfill the conditions of his fathers will?
Well, don't think much of him, that's sure.
Any man that will consent to marry Q girl
whom he has never seen, for the sake. Of a.
little money, is contemplate wretch ~
and here Miss Lilias Seftnn stopped very
eXcitcdly.
"But, Lilias," argued her cousin Marian,
be reasonable. Herbert Martson hasn't ex-
pressed the slightest intention of complying
with his fathers wishes-has said nothing
at all about matrimony, has had no need of
the fortune left him conditionally.m qal,
swell, that only shows him to be mi
serly," was the willful retort. Sand the
matter just settles itself down to this: "Pm,
not going to marry any one whom l don't
love with my whole soul--no matter what
pecuniary disadvantage may be the result
and don't want to be bothered with him
anyway. Marian, dear, won't you dome a
favor 2" and the speakers wistful gaze was
very becoming. ;5asisg; ;s
"Why, of course. What is it9"
Well, l thought over this matter all
last night and have hit upon a splendid
plan, if you'll only consent. You know We
have received permission to keep house
down at the old homestead all by ourselves
+ This summer? We'll. no one there knows us,
and won't YOU be Lilias and let me be your
maid9 If he can't love me In one position
q we'll As another. 1 don't want ANYTHING
10 do with him: and II he should fancy YOU
it would be splendid ma lul lGnFibnl 'fs |
Both these Young girls were beautiful.
wealthy and Romantic. The elder Mr.
Marston. on account Of some fancied bust.
mes wrong he had done her father, had left
his property to his son. ON condition that
the son married Lilias; If he refused. Lilias
was to possess the whole. He had been dead
now about 4 YEAR and two or three DAYS be.
fore Iilias had received 4 letter from the
son stating his intention ofcoming again to
| America. But making nomention Whatever
1 of money or n,atrimony. Z giiltr $50 ,iiiv I
The letter was cultured and gentlemanly
t!A Lilias was forced to confess that but his
1 'yery reticennce on the one important topic
mined her. nffrather reyengeful she planned
aut fhis little urorrranme, Which. after coax,
mo her cousin agreed q. = d ,ln3la1 ia I
| Ia o few weeks they were located for thu
summer in the Seis,jn homestead Mrs
Seton and her daughter had preferred |
fashionable watering place, but had not op
posed Lillia's desire to rusticate in the ole
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SHERIFFALTY OF JoHNsToN.-Mr. P.
Massey writes us from Smithfeld, Oct. 4th,
that the facts as represented to us with re-
gard to the Sherifalty of Johnston County,
are not true.
1t appears from the letter of Mr.. Massey,
that Mr.. Hill failed to give bond, his sure
ties only justifying for four thousand dollars.
Mr.. Cullom has not collected any tax ex-
cept from merchants, which he is advised
he has Alright to collect. Mr.. c. would have
given bond and taken the tax lists but the
Commissioners had appointed a tax col
lector.
We make this statement in justice to all
parties. We shall be glad at all times to
make corrections where the facts are not
represented to us as they are.
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A detachment Of Bazaine's army seems to
have, without trouble, completed success
full foraging EXPEDITION from Metz. 1t is
singular that simple forging party could
have done what Bazaine failed to do with
his complete army. 1T would be still more
singular If we found that Bazaine remained
the creature of the Emperor, and that an I'm.
Outstanding had, been arrived. at with King
William and bismarck. Bazaine, true to his
master, Napoleon might easily exchange
Metz and il army for the French throne
thatgisNto say, the principal fortress Of
Ftance for The French people. Should the
Pfqssiah arms meet with a repulse before
Paris and the aid Of the army abeleaguering
Metz be needed fhcre, or republican but.
break IN. Germany compel sbcyt work .,j il
france, We nay lRs ssfe Bismarck would aol
Hesitate at even so bold stroke as, this tn
settlehis affair with France. Prussia, in
possessiop of all the border fortresses and
the French people fighting Napoleon with
Bazaine's army, could afford to laugh at theii
efforts, whileshe fastened to crush freedom
at home, intending to turn again on her
puppet, by that time exhausted and an easy
prey. Bismarck has excited wonder ere this
by his hold strokes Of policy, and what
seems fable now might even be realized
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The very best possible method of destroy
ing an oilcloth is to wash it with hot water
or soapsuds. The effect of such washings is
to make it look very dingy when dry, and
the coating to crack or peal off, Those who
would keep their oilcloths bright and fresh
should use only lukewnrm water. applied
with a soft flannel. We give this informa-
ton for the special benefit of the lady house
keeping readers of the Standard. m
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Several balloons have already been s. sent mi

! Several balloons have already been sent
out from Paris iihscseP thsS investment, and
have managed TO deliver their advice in
safety. A service more critical can hardly
he imagined than that of being charged
with dispatches to be conveyed in such
manner Now that the Prussians have cap
tured solmany nitraizeuses the balloon ser
wees must be- especially hazardous. A. sim
gle bullet, even with the best of mafksinen
and needle guns, might fail, at a, great dis
lance, to hit such a vehicle. But the prac-
tice Of gun throwing many bullets must,
like THAT of a fowling-peace throwing shot
at bird, increase greatly the chance of
bringing the object down. Perhaps the ex-
igencies of Parisas this moment may lead
to import discoveries in aronautic science.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and
the existing circumstances OF the. French
capital will at least induce many expert
mcnts. ut Jg
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We learn from the Wilmington Star that
the missing man referred to in the article
which we clipped from that paper, has been
found. He was severely wounded by the
robbers, and crawled into creek to wash
the blood from his wounds. The wounded
man is named Stephen Davis. Mr.. Mclean,
who was also wounded is doing well.
The desperadoes have been surrounded in
Long Swamp. We hope the whole gang
viii be captured and every mothers son OF
them dealt with as justice may direct.
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The New York Times states that new
schedule of prices for stamped envelopes
has been issued. A reduction of from three
to five per cen: has been made. Three cent
envelopes, note size, now cost $3.50 per
thousand formerly the price was $s4; let
ter and official size q cent? present price
$500 and $34.s0, respectively, per thou
sand. Newspapcr'wrappers are reduced to
$2150 per thousand. ~
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England.


LONDON, Oct. S.-The Italian Government re-
pudiates the design of reannexing Nice and
Savery. The result OF Ple6iseitam official re-
turns Il, 1856 for and ]. 507 against. .b9zh
Sharp fighting reported yesterday in the De-
partment of Voseges. The Prussians, numbered
nine thousand and the French about four thou
sand, and deficient in artillery. Darkness put
ting an end to the conflict, but the French re-
tanned thier positions. Gen. D1pre command
ing the French was slightly wounded. Skin
mishing commenced before New Breisach.
George Saunders writes from Paris that Paris
is good for sixty days seige. The Pan Mall j.
Gasettes correspondent says the same. Another
dispatch says that Paris Is nowlat the mercy of
the Prussian guns on the heights of Vile Juif.
There are no Prussians in the Department Of
.Aube. ,f+.
The Examiner appeals to the new powers to
prevent the bombardment of Paris. 10 3i.I
Great surprise and regret are expressed at the
Prussian embassy at the shipment Of arms from
the United States for France. ,,,.,f.,.rf
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CANCERS, 7TUMORs. ULCERS.

+, :, R.. q. Kline, NJ. D., at the PHILADELPHIA
CANCER INSTITUTE, 9S1 Arch Street, Philadel-
pbia, Pa, and 3. Il. Green, N. D., CHARLOTTE,
N. c., are making most remarkable cures OF
Cancers, Tumors and Ulcers,
by new principles Cancer Antidotes- re-
move the largest Cancers and Tumors without
an operation with the knife, without caustics,
eating or burning medicines, and with but little
For particulars, send for q circular, call upon
or address either Of the above.
DR.. Kline will be with Dr.. Green, October 18th.
iAifi''~ 39-w3m
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The Fayetteville Pes6yteria" says the
Commissioners.of Cumberland county yes
terday rejected the bond of ]. c. Collahan,
Clerk of the Superior Court, and declared
the office vacant. Judge Buxton is absent
at Union Court Upon hisreturn we pre-
sumo the office will be filled.
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We learn from the Charlotte Observer that
the Commissioners of Mecklenburg, at their
meeting on Monday last, the Bird inst, ap-
pointed VIM. ]. Yates, Esq, Editor OF the
Western Democrat, as agent to represent the
Stock of the county in the Wilmington
Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad Company,
the Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio Railroad
and the Airline Railroad.
The county stock in the three Roads will
amount to $360,000.
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THE DOLLAR FARMER is the name of new
Agriculture and Family masuHi.e, r.'hiiAh-
ed at Louisville and Shelbyville, Ky. Each
number is handsomely illustrated. Send III
cents for sample copy. Address, Editor OF
the DOLLAR FARMER, Shelbyville, Ky.
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OHIO.

CLEVELAND, Oct. S-Dr. W. II. Jones,
prominent physician, was shot and killed BY
DR.. Gallantina for an alleged infringement upon
Gallatine's marital rights. .,,...a.;-;..-.~.f...
CINCINNATI, Oct THE name Of the Con-
vention has, by a unanimous vote, been changed
from /" Southern to " National '9 lAppIause. }
The Convention adjourned sine die, to meet in
Baltimore next yearI The members attended q
grand banquet last night. y1i..d. M y,,,,o
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Our dispatches of the last few DAYS have

,o Our dispatches of'the last few days have
not contained anything startling from Paris.
The operations seem to be North of the City,
but are of a petty character. The large
towns will be reduced as fast as possible.
While the seige of Paris is progressing Ly-
ons and Orleans will be visited by the
enemy, and will undoubtedly fall. ~ -f
{. Another army has crossed the Rhine, and
it seems that Germany is as prolific with
soldiers as ancient Scythia. We do not see
any hope for France as matters stand now.
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APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
are informed that Hon. C.. r. Thomas, mem
Der elect to Congress from the first district
has resigned his position as Judge, and that
Col. W. ]. Clarke has been appointed by the
Governor to fill the vacancy
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COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-See the call for
County Convention. Tell all your neigh
bors. Urge the townships to hold meetings
and send full delegation to the Conven-
ton. The Republican candidate must be
elected by an increased majority.
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For storing,

SUNDAY SCHOOL ExHIBTTIoN.-Ihe Al
rican NJ. E. Church Sunday School will give
an exhibition at the Metropolitan Hall on the
evening of the 18th inst. A good time may
be expected; and we are assured the e&h'-
bition will be excellent.
Tickets for lower floor, fifty cents. For
the gallery, twenty-five cents. For children,
fifteen cents. t.5.E ~. .rg
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AEs1s5seklg Stamhata
Wednesday, Oct. IL, 1870.
To the Republicans of Wake county,

To The Republicans Of Wake County:
A Convention, for the purpose of nom!
mating candidate for the House of Rep
resentatives, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. Fl. A. Hodge, is called to
meet in this city on Monday the 18th inst.
Each Township will send five delegates.
By order of the County Executive Com
mittee. 10. w. HOLDEN,
."7 Chairman.
]. B. NEATHERY,
SECRETARY
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A very modest old maid, visiting new
Unmarried friend recently saw one of her
husbands shirts on the bed, and exclaimed !:
lrOh, mercy mans shirt on your bed =
Such a thing on my bed would give me the
nightmare !"
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Mr.. james R. Sterling, Conductor on the
Wilmingt ton, Columbia, and Augusta Rail-
road, was found dead in his bed at the resi-
dence of Mr.. ]. C. Lumsden, in Wilmington
on Thursday morning last He died Of
heart disease. a ..
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His Excellency Gov. Holden has pardoned
John q. Lawrence. of Chowan county, con-
victed at Spring Term of Chowan Superior
Court and sentenced to one years imprison-
ment Tor larceny.
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John L. Wood, Sheriff of Pasquotank,
and ]. NJ. Bateman, Sheriff of Washington,
settled with the State Treasurer to day.
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There were 2,219 bales of cotton exported
from Wilmington to northern ports for the
week ending Oct. 9Th, of which number
1909 went to New York and 1870 to Balti-
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People should understand that it is
cheaper, and in every respect much better
to look up neglected children, and to edu-
cate them than to hang them when older.
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President Grant approves of the course { f
Washburne at Paris. Democrats again dis
appointed. They had hoped for quarrel
between Mr.. Fish and Nj. w. .as5f
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y, George NJ. Arnold has been appointed
Inspector of Naval Stores at Wilmington,
oics G. P. Rourke, removed.
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A revival under the ministration of Rev.
Mr.. Burkhead, Methodist, is progressing
in Salisbury. Eighty-fve persons have
made confessions of religion.
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Col. john L. Bridgers, of Edgecombe, de-
lines to deliver the address before the Cum
berland Agricultural Society. Gov. Vance
is alternate
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ARREsTED.-We learn that Dudley Mea-
dows, a notorious offender, has been arrested
and confined in Jail at Statesyille.
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Thomas H. Gillian has been appointed
Wreck Commissioner for Portsmouth Dis
trict by His Excellency Gov. Holden.
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The debt of The city of Wilmington, Oct.
list. was $481 ,08a. The debt has been re-
duced since Jan. 10th, $4,000.
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RALEIGH COTTON MARKET.-Reported
byA G. Lee & Co., Market street, Whole
sale Grocers and Commission Merchants.
Oct. 8, Receipts, VI bales
{" For shipment, 70
g" For storing, 81
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The Republicans of Connecticut carried
Hartford last Monday in the election for
municipal officers. g5.c1t'5
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piERs. RcAs q Brodic Cashier Of the
Freedmen's Savings Bank, located in this
city, has been appointed Agent for the Ma
tionai Asylum for disabled soldiers.l # there
are any disabled United States soldiers in this
State, who are unable to support themselves
and family, they had better correspond with
Mr. Brodie, and he viii make the necessary
arrangements for their admission Into the
Asylum. s''.,' -. ~. "a. Y-5'
The requirements are as follows: 49,
First-An honorable discharge from the
Volunteer Service. l .-e49 II ldlk moi
Second--Disability by wounds received of
contracted in the line Of duty. 3ai ls2.d
If the applicant is unable to travel, or
for other sufficient cause, relief will be fur
nished under the direction OF the Manager
to whom application is made. mi a.r.
J The overseers of all almhouses and clarity
hospitals having disabled soldiers subsisting
upon private benefcence are respectfully
urged to report such cases to either of the
Managers, rs it is not. fit that meritprious
disabled soldiers of the nation shoild be
supported by private or public charity.
Soldiers are respectfully informed that the
Asylums are neither hospitals nor aims houses,
but homes where subsistence, care educa-
ton, religious instruction, and emp byment
are provided for disabled soldiers by the
Congress of the United States, to be paid
for from the forfeitures and fines Of deserters
from the Army. The provision is not
charity. 1t is contribution by the bounty
jumpers and bad soldiers, to the brave and
deserving, and is their right. Id .,il-.-
Soldiers having wife, child, or parent
dependent upon them. are not required to
give up their pensions upopI coming to the
Asylum. Other soldiers are required to as
sign their pensions to the Asylum in special
cases only, to be determined by the Board
/. Suitable compensation will be given. for
profitable labor in the Asylum. Coed be
havior will insure the kindest treatment.
Wives and children will not be cared for at
the Asylum, until after the soldier has shown
by his ability to aid himself and them in
part, by his labor and steadiness, that taking
expenses ist I'd in nah afge.Eill not increase hja
I other helpless benefciaries, in which cases
provision will hereafter be made. :
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We learn that the exercises of the Institu-
ton will be resumed on the 31st of October.
Before that time the repairs and improve
ments will be completed and all necessary
arrangements made for the opening of tie
cchool q H.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington,


WosHINGToN, Oct, 1.-THE route is now open
to Charlottesville and on all the roads recently
flooded Transfers are made to where the
bridges were swcpt away. ~ ttg lgHJG :,
Ina case where curing the late war a person
purchased real estate, Icing at the time of pur-
chase engaged in actual hostiities against the
government, and in order to avoid coniscation,
caused the property to be conveyed to his father
in.law who was not 10 open hostility to theGes.,
eminent, and the latter, when II was ascertained
the lands would not be corfseated, re-conyeyedr
to his son in-law without valuable consideration,
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue decides
that such conveyance confers taxable success
sion on the son-in-law. That the rule Of law
that I" when the parties arc equally wrong, the
condition Of the possessor is the better iap-
plies, and under all the circumstances. the re-
conveyance confers upon the grantee success
sion under Sec. 1872, Act of June S0th, 1854. a.
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PAYMENTD OF PUBLIC TAxEs.-The fol-
lowing Sheriffs settled with the State Treas
urer last week -
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Washington.

sBrl39a "asnihk.on' YI1sih 10
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-Extraordinary session
of the Cabinet to-day. ,,s.ssoii,, i. ~, -
Secretary Fish submitted the draft Of procla-
nation, which was approved and win be issued
to-day or to morrow In effect prohibiting the;
use of our harbors by armed vessels otibeiiig1
ercnts as points of observation or menace,
or to avoid vessels in our waters. In other
words, to prevent the virtual blockade OF our
ports by armed vessels, an also forbidding the
use of our ports as depots for supplying weapons
Of war and munitions 10 belligerents. ~