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Year: 1869

A special from Cairo dated to-day,
says as the steamer Belle OF Memphis
landed at Darnell's landing, three men
all named Darnell got on board, armed
with rifles, but not looking any way
suspicious. They told the captain TO
land at Island No. ten as another party
wished to come on board there. AS the
boat landed at Island Ten, three men by
the name of Lane appeared on the
bank, and one came on board with his
wife. AS he started up the stairs he
was shot dead by the Darnell's, who
then ran back to the cabin deck and
shot the two Lanes dead who were
went on shore and called to the captain
to take good care of Mrs. Lane as she
had been respectfully raised. The
cause OF the difficulty is not known.
Year: 1869

A NEW York letter says that owners
of property along Broadway have be-
gun to tremble under the impression
that an Arcade Railroad Is soon to be
begun along that thoroughtare, which
means that the whole length of Broad
way is to be dug out to depth OF
seventeen feet, the space to be rooted
over and lined with double railroad
track. If it is at all likely that The
Legislature will charter a bill for
railway of this kind, what pity that
more than half a million of dollars has
already been laid out in repavlngS
Broadway. The PAYERS have been marc
at work ever since last summer, anu
now it seems (if the report be true) that
all they have done is to be undone'
Year: 1869

Four companies Of San Francisco militia
have been mustered out OF the service for dis.
obedience Of orders In refusing to march in a
Fourth Of July procession, In which colored
men were allowed TO take part.
Year: 1869

The Sentinel of yesterday, in an article
headed Question and Answer" exhibits
degree of moral blindness to the beauties Of
truth that we are astonished to see coming
from pen of Doctor of Di0inity. 1t is
true that he shows greater aptitude for
the things of this world than of the other,
yet he should preserve an appearance of
goodness, if he hasn't really got aay. Hear
his self congratulations


"Thank God, if the Sentinel is on 'lhe shady
side of its existence, as the STANDARD asserted
some days ago, it has not become so because it
has outraged correct public sentiment, or
sought success BY attacking virtue and refine
ment."


One would almost imagine that the ancient
Pharisee had returned to earth to assume
charge of the Sentinel, and was repeating his
old " Thank God, am not as other men
are" His self-righteousness is only equalled
by his total disregard of that commandment
which says "Thou shalt not lie." The
person who wrote that article well knew that
the present management and editors OF tile
STANDARD, are in no way responsible Tor
the article to which he alludes, and that they
expressly discaimed all sympathy with 1t,
yet by an indirect assertion, he endeavors to
controvert the truth, which is lie By impti-
cation. We would respectfully suggest to
this rather shaky pillar Of the Church, that
if he hasn't righteousness enough to serve
the Lord, he needn't go into the Sentinel and
seroe the deoI He might at least preserve
an armed neutrality
Year: 1869

Our amiable and accomplished contem-
porary of the Sentinel is the only man IN
the Democratic party of North Carolina who
is fitted to lead the ''virtue and intelligence"
of the State. He does all things by contra
ries. and is eminently entitled to the sO6ri
1uet of Paradoxical Jo In 1861 he made
loud professions of love TO the Union. He
made long speeches and voted against the
appropriation to put North Carolina on
war footing He even went so far in his
devotion to the Union of the States that he
raised cavalry company and entered the
Confederate army to make war on that. Un-
ion. He remained in the Confederate army
until he was wounded by fall from horse
while galIantly leading a retreat from the
Gillet House in Jones county, but whether
the horse was the last one 'shod at Tubal
Gains blacksmith shop before the flood" or
not, this deponent saith not. He then made
loud professions of devotion to liberty and
begged to be sent to the Confederate Con-
gress, whose conscript laws and 1.-THE laws
and impressment laws and star chamber
laws illustrated his idea of freedom and the
rights of man.


A lifelong Whig, he did the dirty work
of that party for years, and showed his faith
BY his works in writing presentment
against the Democratic party, in which he
arraigned that party for all the murders,
thefts and crimes of the rebellion. He fur
ther proved his undying hatred of the DEM
ocratic party by purchasing its organ and
assuming its leadership.


He b ought out Bro. Pell because he
thought ministers should not mix in politics.
He frequently lectured the STANDARD be-
cause it was rumored that minister con-
tributed to our columns, and heagain show
ed his faith by his works by engaging a
Doctor of Divinity to assist him on the Sen
tiael


We have carefully studied the history of
paradoxical 10, and the lesson we learn from
it is not pleasant one for the Republican
party. For if he is consistent in his course,
he will finally seal his opposition to that
great party by attempting to assume lead
ership therein. Can it be that cruel fate
has such a curse in store for us? We hope
for the best, but are prepared for the worst.
Year: 1869

fore Magistrates.


SECTION 1. The General assembly of
North Carolina do enact, All writs ,f sum-
mons on contracts entered into before the
first of May, eighteen hundred and sixty
five, for sums OF two hundred dollars and
under, shall be made returnable before JUS
tices of the Peace, at the expiration of nine
" days from the issuing thereof. ,i9


SEC. 2. On the return of such summons,
the defendant shall be required to enter his
pleas and make such defence to the action
as he may desire, when the cause shall be
ordered for trial. at the expiration of the
ninety days next succeeding the return day
of the summons. Z


Sec. 8. The defendant shall be at liberty
to demand jury of six men to try the
issues thus made, to appear at day subse-
quent in the discretion of the Magistrate,
which shall not be less than ninety days,
when the cause shall be tried unless either
party shall be unprepared for trial, in which
case the Magistrate shall give, in his discre-
tion, such further continuance, for not less
than ninety days. % go


SEC. 4. In case either party shall be dis
satisfied with the Judgment rendered BY the
magistrate, such party shall have the right
to appeal to the Superior Court of the coun-
ty, without security for the appeal, when
the cause shall be docketed, and stand for
trial in its regular order according to the
course of the Court. .l'F


Sec. 5. The defendant shall be at liberty
in any judgment before Justice of the
Peace, to have stay of execution for Six
months, on giving security, to be judged of
by the magistrate, for the payment Of the
debt; ProDided, That the security be given
at any time within twenty days from the
rendering Of the judgment aiss


SEC. 6. All executions issued from judg-
ments rendered under this act, shall be made
returnable within ninety days, and no sale
shall take place within less than sixty days
from the issuing of the execution .'7


Sec. Z. All writs of summons issued since
the first day Of January, eighteen hundred
and sixty whine, upon judgments rendered on
contracts made before the first day of May,
eighteen hundred and sixty-fve, shall be
made returna5le as writs OF summons in like
cases provided in the first section of this act.


Sec. 8. All judgments rendered on such
contracts since January eighteen hundred
and sixty nine, by any magistrate shall, on
application of the defendant before the same
or any other magistrate, be set aside, and
shall be open for pleading, trial, judgment
and appeal, as in cases provided for in the
first six sections of this act. - sfaif


Sec. 9. 1t shall be the duty of the Magis-
trate to keep docket of all such cases had
before him with proper entries, setting forth
the various stages of the cause, and It shall
be the duty of the sheriff or other officer to
make return before the Magistrate issuing
the summons of all process in his hands, re-
lating fully and truly his action on the pro-
cess '' 7tf


Sec. 10. The provisions Of this act shall
not apply to proceedings by attachment, or
arrest and bail. ,'ft At''f


Sec. II. This act shall be in force from
and after its ratification.


Passed March 1S, 1861
Year: 1869

1t is with pleasure that we announce the
election of the Hon. John R. French to the
Sergeancy at Arms of the Senate. This is
well deserved tribute to talent, patriotism
and worth.


Mr.. French is we'll and favorably known
to the people of North Carolina, and they
will hail with pleasure his successful election
to a'position of great Importance. There
were many candidates in the field, among
them a distinguished Major General, who
gained celebrity during the war. He has
our best wishes for his success
Year: 1869

TRUoKING.-The Wilmington Star is glad to
learn that Messrs David Landreth & Son, the
well-known seedsmen of Philadelphia, some
time since rented farm near Goldsboro', and
are now busily engaged in preparations for a
heavy crop of early vegetables.


This enterprising firm have been among the
first Northern men to discover that there is a
mine of wealth in the production of early fruits
and vegetables along the line of the Whining
ten and Weldon Railway.


We hope many other Northern men will invest
their capital and energy in this lucrative busi-
ness. And we hope our own people will devote
at least portion of their labor and means in
pursuit of the same object We know OF moth
ing that will yield better return for capital and
labor.
Year: 1869

ANOTHER HOMESTEAD DECISION TN SOUTH
CAROLINA Judge Buist, Probate Judge for
Charleston County, has declared, in a
lengthy argument, that the Homestead law
is not applicable to prior leins. The ques-
ton came up on application of widow and
minor children for right and estate to Home
stead in real and personal property. The
Judge fully concurs with the recent decis-
ion of Judge Carpenter.
Year: 1869

The people of New Berne are being much cx-
ertised about the location and building OF mar
ket house. mass meeting of citizens was held
on Saturday evening at which speeches were made
and resolutions ad opted, that the matter should
be left to vote of the people.
Year: 1869

tion gives the tongue of scandal
license to magnify her indiscretions
iRto actual otfenses.


The law clearly gave her the right
to seek divorce when her husband
became so addicted to drinking and
gambling AS to be no longer fit
companion for her, and failed
through vicious habits to provide
her honan or support, and had she
been more fortunate and confided
her case to an attorney who would
have had no further interest in the
matter than the faithful performances
of his professional duty no doubt
Judge Morford would have been
alive to-day, that she for good cause
shown would have had a divorce by
due process of law and been spared
the modification and disgrace OF
having her name connected by innu-
endo at least with the most shame
full crimes.
Year: 1869

INxocExTs ABROAD In the trial
Of the Burmester case last week at
Idaho City the fact was brought out
in evidence that two of our worthy
Silver City attorneys at least are like
Caesar would have his wife-abose
suspicion. During the examination
of John HALEY, whom everybody
knows as the very embodiment OF
candor itself, and who is, by the
way, one of best judges of human
character, as well as horse flesh, to
be found on the coast, the following
testimony was elected as part Of
conversation that occurred between
the witness and Mrs. Morford soon
after the arrival of Judge Morforl
and his wife in Boise City.


"said I, if you so to my house
and take plenty of time to think Of
this matter, and make up your mind
that nothing but divorce will do
You, then pick out whatever council
YOU want and try and pick some
married man, there ere plenty Of
good ones Scaniker and Prickeit
are both married but If married
man won't do you, and you must
have a sinole man. for Christ sake
select some old fellow like old Joe
Rosborough or Frank Ganahl, whom
no one would suspect Of having any
improper motive in acting as sonr
counsel in q divorce case.


Mr.. HALEY had given the lady
the very advice she needed, to-wit:
to make Burmester stay away from
her, as his presence would lead 10
scandal however pure her motives
might be, and then to be particular
in the selection Of counsel as above
with reference to public opinioa
but from his subsequent testimony
we may infer that be was moi quite
certain that the public had rightly
estimated the married and elderly
gentlemen named, for we fad him
advising her to select counsel and
let witness-employ and pay
them, for, said be:


"Tbis is pretty serious thing for
YOU to 90 and attempt to employ
counsel to do legal business for you
and have no money to pay them; 1t
places ycu under obligations to them
that gives them an opportunity to
take advantage ofyou at any time.


But this latter advice may have
been intended, and probably was,
to cover the contingency OF her
making choice OF some unmarried
Idaho or Boise City lawyer.
Year: 1869

At II o'clock, A. M; for the purpose of nominating


candidate for Governor and to transact such other
business as may properly come before the Conven-
ton.


The basis of representation will be as iollows
Each city. town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and one additional delegate for seventy
five votes cast for Joshua L. Chamberlain at the
Gubernatorial election OF 1868 fraction of forty
votes will be entitled to an additional delegate.


No person will be admitted as delegate from
any town outside of the county OF which he is a
resident.


The State Committee will be in session at the
Reception Roomsof the Hall, from nine o'clock until
IL A. NJ, for the purpose of receiving the credentials
OF delegates and to hear and determine all cases of
contested elections subject to ratification by the
Convention,
Year: 1869

was timely and impressive production
Miss Williams grouped together the essential
Elements of National Greatness" in n bannv
and spirited way, attacking formidable politi-
cal topics with great vigor. She is essentially
a girl of the period


Mr.. Lords valedictory was excellent, and
his manner courteous and impressive.


Following these were the report of the Prin-
cipal and the awarding of the diplomas by His
Excellency the Governor, who made a short
and feeling address


OF course, criticism of these parts would be
out of place, but l should not discharge my
duty to myself if did not remind the actors
that they have not learned one lesson. A fa-
cetious newspaper writer only little while
ago said that life was ''too short to spend a
whole day in Annapolis" 1 think that it is
too short to "spin OUT essays to such lengths
as students invariably do. 1t is natural and,
without especial caution, inevitable, and look
to teachers in the future to press this matter
with as much vigor as they do other reforms.


And now let me invite our people TO exam
inc with care the new features of our educa-
tional system, and they will see glorious prom
Use in it, and the beginning OF a plan from
which will date new era of common school
education.


The great length Of this letter compels me
to forego any attempt to report Dr. Harris's
lecture in the evening, upon Culture 1t
was one Of his most careful and valuable es-
says, and was rich treat TO the people who
gathered to hear.


In the evening most enjoyable season was
in al Hall tIa akf,Ia
tanning their friends in the happiest way. So
free and Joyous was this levee that even your
correspondent almost forgot that the SHOWS
of lifs's winter had drifted about his head and
and blighted the glossy growths of springs long
1 ago; that cypress was entwined where erst all
was laurel and lmbrosial fruit; and that meas
ured step marked how the course DER which
we roll.cked in gushing measure


SIN the days when we went gyp,eying,
Long time ago."


| But must leave theme that has at once
been great pleasure and great task, and
only remark in closing, that the good people
of Castine, now that they have one of the best
cherished institutions of the State, in addi-
tion to the surprising charms OF location and
scenery, should do one thing more, and that is
build befitting summer hotel and make all
this available to the pleasure-seeking world.
1t would not go unappreciated, and Is easily
within their means. need not say more
They must feel it and de not doubt that the
community will hear from them in good time.
Many things else they may and will do, but
this must not be thing of the long future. 1t
4 is a natural center of our coastwise pleasure
travel and the whole State will take pride in
its proper recognition.


have to thank many gentlemen and none
more than my friend Devereux, who sits at
the receipt of Customs-:for kindly and val
liable aid in making the most could of this
short soiourn and in my endeayor to give my
readers something which dare to hope, may
prove of some measure of interest. Nox.
Year: 1869

The citizens of Maine who endorse the policy
enuncated in the INAUGURAL ADDRESS Of Presi-
dent Grant, and who are in favor of judicious and
economical administration of State and National
affairs, requested to send delegates to Conyen-
ton to be held In
Year: 1869

ARREST OF AN ALLEGED BANK ROBBER-HE IS
COMMUNICATION some time past the officials in
charge OF the Park Savings Bank, Fulton avenue,
have been OF the opinion that one James Griffin was
the person who stole box containing bonds, mort
cages, securities, and small amount OF money from
the safe of that institution in February last, and
they have since been urging the authorities to ac-
complish the arrest OF that individual. Detectives
Folk and Vldetta to whom was committed the
''workng up OF the case, have been the scent Of
they struck the trail close that they succeeded
bagging their game in thompson street, New York,
on Saturday afternoon. The prisoner, who IL
formed by the officers that he was their
prisoner, protested in the strongest possible
terms against his incarceration or detention, as he
urged would prevent his attendance at the trial In
the case OF the Royal Exchange Insurance robbery


which was commenced Yesterday at Emira, N. u,
and IN which ne states he IL an important witness
against the defendant. The arrest he at first be-
lieyed, affected TO regard 1t, dodge gotten up
by the latter III order TO prevent his being present to
testify In that case against the accused The officers
brought him over TO the office OF District Attorney
Morris where he was confronted by the President OF
the Park Bank MIR. 0lmstead, in order that the lat
ter might be enabled to identity hlm as the person
whom they believed had stolen the property OF that
bank Mr.. Olmstead however, failed 10 do so, and
finally came TO the conclusion that they were mis-


taken In the man. The District Attorney was not
TO be baled however. in the game thus bagged, ana
Savings Bank, Fulton street, which offence was


committed some time last autumn II appears that
the accused was arrested, shortly after the robbery
OF the latter institution, by Captain Jourdan Of the
Sixth precinct, In Centre street, New York, upon
suspicion, ana on searching his prisoner found on
his person bonds ana other papers belonging TO the
estate OF the late John H. Cross OF Brooklyn, which
had been distracted unknown 10 the bank officials,
from the Dime savings Bank who were not aware
If their loss until informed OF IT through the means
cited The accused who Is about thirty three years
OF age, was subsequently acquitted IN New York OF
the charge upon which he was arrested, and he now
CLAIMS that 10 was put up jobn TO have the papers
found on him; that he would expose the guilty party
II u came TO trial. Yesterday afternoon he was taken
before Justice WEIGH ana recOEmitted to jail.
Year: 1869

THE WEATHRR.-The following record will show
the changes in the temperature for the past twenty
four hours in comparison with the corresponding
day Of last year, indicated by the thermometer a,
Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD building Broadway,
a
Year: 1869

The Jews of the United States have
petitioned Gen. Grant to intercede with
the Emperor of Russia on behalf of their
brethren, two thousand of whom he has
lately banished on account of their religious
faith. As Russia and the United States
government are understood to be special
friends. and are good deal alike in their
method of dealing with conquered people,
the Gar ought to listen favorably to his
friend Grant.
Year: 1869

Tho reader will find an interesting BIZ
ographical sketch of DIR. Voelcker, on the
outside of this issue. We regret that we


have to defer the conclusion of his inter-
esting article until next week. Had VIC
received it one day earlier it would have
AppeAGad with his biography in this paper.
Year: 1869

Now there stood by the Cross of Jesus his mother.
AT the Cross her station keeping,
Stood the mOurnful Mother weeping,


Where he hung, the dying Lord;
For her soul Joy bereayed,
Bowed with anguish, deeply grieved,


Felt the sharp and piercing sword.
Oh, how sad and sore distressed
Now was she, that Mother blessed


Of the sole begOtten One;
Deep the woe of her aflietion
When she saw the Cruei6xion


Of her ever glorious Son.
Who, on Cbrist's dear Mother gazing
Pierced by anguish so amazing,


Born of woman, would not weep?
Who, on Christs dear Mother thinking,
Such a cup of sorrow drinking,


Would not share her sorrows deep?
For His peoples sins chastised
She beheld her Son despised,


Scourged, and crowned with thOrus entwined
Saw Him then from judgment taken,
And in death by all forsaken,


TIL His Spirit He resigned.
Jesu, may such deep devotion
Stirin me the same emotion


Fount of love, Redeemer kind,
That my heart fresh ardor gaining
And purer love attaining,


May with Thee acceptance find.
Year: 1869

DRAW NEAR.-It is difficult to conceive
anything more beautiful than the reply given
by lady in afiliction, when she was asked
how she bore it so well: "It lghtens the
stroke" said she "to draw nearer to Him
who handles the rod
Year: 1869

THE QUESTION is, not whether doctrine
is beautiful, but whether it is true. When
we want to go to place we don't ask wheth-
er the road leads through pretty country,
but whether it is the right road, pointed out
by authority-the turnpike road.
Year: 1869

The prices are full so to IS cents lower
than ruled last year at this dBte, yet ii is
quite well known the crop for 1869 will
fall largely behind that of 1868. The
long and severe drought has told fear
fully on many of the best producing Sec
tions. Unless the crop of other potato
producing sections do exceedingly well, it
would seem that q considerable advance
in price must take place. Our advice may
not be worth anything, but unless we are
mistaken those who purchase their winter
supplys now will not regret it hereafter.
The quality of the yield in this region is
excellent, much superior 10 Last year in
size and apparent soundness The STEW
in the hill" is the complaint of the far
mers.


The shipments to New York now aver
age about eight hundred barrels daily.
A fortnight hence, the shipment will
reach 5000 bbls. daily. The freight 10
New York (stesmboatl, is 30cts, per bag
25cts.


The New York market has not thus far
been very good this season for potatoes
from this region. The Jersey potatoes
being earlier, are preferred, and the OBJ
lection of "too green" is made to the up
hi'cH coreoes. AhS, VI couISe, is oniI
temporary.


The potatoes thus far in the market are
principally from the towns in this imme-
diate vicinity and Saratoga county. The
Washington county crop will begin to ar
rive the present week.


The iveliest market place in town just
now is the potato market on the dock.
The buyers are numerous, competition is
sharp and "cash down" is the rule for all
transaction.
Year: 1869

cessary for the preservation OF order.
These officers gave the very best Of sstis-
faction to the Society and the public.


The Superintendent of the respeetive
halls and departments also did all in their
power for the accommodation of visitors
and exhibitors, and each did his full share
in securing the grand result Of the sxhi-
bition.-Free Press.