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Year: 1869




Yesterday the lawyers defended them
selves, B. +. Moore being the actual respon-
dent against the charge of contempt A
full report of the proceedings will be found
in another column of the STANDARD. They
were defended by Messrs. Fowle, Barnes,
Battle and Person. The speech of the lat
ter gentleman was very exhaustive one.
1t exhausted about two hours of time and
the patience of the audience. The speeches
of the attorneys for the defendants were very
good as general thing, but failed to con-
vince the audience that the lawyers had not
been guilty of contempt. All q them, how
ever, greatly injured the erect t-ef their ar
guments hy attempting to be pathetic about
the accused. Unfortunately for them, the
father of the bar was present in propria per-
soma, and their complimentary illusions to
him were rendered ridiculous by the differ
ence of the ideal and real Moore, notwith-
standing the fact that the father of lawyers
had put on his best attire. The lawyers
should have put him out of sight if they
wanted to create sympathy in his behalf.


We don't wish to be understood as at all
rejecting upon the personal appearance of
Mr.. Moore, but we respectfully submit to
our legal friends that he isn't exactly the
proper style ofperson to sit as the picture of
injured innocence! His figure is against him.
We know that this candid advice will great
ly endear us to our legal friends, and es-
pecially to Mr.. M. himself, whose acute
intellect will enable him to see the wisdom
of our remarks. In all that We have said
on the subject we have been actuated by the
purest wishes for the welfare of the lawyers.
There is no class of society for whose pc
culiar talents we have so great a respect as
for lawyers. We don't, however, like 10
have too much to do with them, as they
cannot, with all their talents, be called
profitable acquaintances. Having made these
explanations we will proceed to say that
the lawyers did their level best to clear them
selves from the charge of contempt. The
decision of the Court has not yet been made
pubic but probably will be given to day.
If the lawyers get clear this time we don't
think there will ever be any more protests.
Their late experience has cured them of any
| fondness for protests, and we don't believe
that any member of the Bar who should get
up another would be all popular They
have not been hurt much so far, but worse
scared lot of gentlemen would be hard to
find. Whatever may be the decision of the
Court we hope our legal friends will depart
"wiser and better men," and fully resolved
to ego and sin no more"
Year: 1869

The Richmond Wing has made the origi-
nal and highly interesting discovery that
there is civil was in North Carolina, and
proceeds to indulge in sensation theories to-
gether with the usual quantity of "Just what
we predicted" All of which excitement
proceeds from the fact that twenty five mil
ltla were sent into Jones county to protect
the law abiding citizens of that county.
The number of bad men who were commit
ting acts of violence in that county render
ed it necessary that the law officers should
have stronger force at their command to
aid them in preserving the lives and proper
ty law abiding citizens of all parties. The
commiseration expressed by the Wing for
The prosecutions that the out laws are liable
10 suffer. causes us to give. it credit for hay
ing more heart than brains.
Year: 1869




The following letter to the New York Tri-
6u'se is from the notorious H. r. Helper, and
its contents will doubtless surprise many of
our readers :ii asi Ieiug.s,i fgslI;I A57ofisI
To the Editor of the Tribune.f s5lnis Dsi;a
SIR: For the gentle rebuke administered
by you this morning. to the rufled temper
and hasty words Of the Raleigh STANDARD,
and also for your calm and dignifed de-
tense of my recent Emigration articles in
the Tribune, accept my thanks. I knew
nothing of, the STANDARDS complaint until
saw it in your paper.


1t seems to me that, in consideration of
the fact that within the last two years have
voluntarily spent much of my time, and con-
siderably more than thousand dollars, in
laboring, writing, travelling. planning and
pleading for emigration TO North Carolina,
and to the South generally land have not
made, asked, nor received one cent? the
press ofmy State-more especially the press
representing the dominant party-might at
least forbear opposition; but, instead of this,
the official organ at Raleigh now warns you
that hereafter, you had better accept with
many allowances such of my statements as
bear upon political subjects, because, as it
says, and says truly, l have never been
friendly to the present State administration.
am quite willing to leave to an intelligent
and candid public, the task of settling this
little difficulty" between the Raleigh
Anti Emigrationists, or whatever they are,
and myself. Yours truly,


ils H. r. HELPER.


The letter scarcely demands comment, as
its prctensions are, well known to be
untrue. But we mnst beg the indulgence of
our readers for devoting even a small space
to this amusing production. iaf b" la.


In the first place, the "gentle rcbuke,"
was administered by the STANDARD to the
OF any importance, but considered it more
than strange that the Tribune, while claim
ing to he the leading Republican paper of
the country, should lend its large circulation
to the work of giving currency to the spite
full attacks upon the government of this
State, especially when made by person so
bankrupt in reputation as this man Helper.
We are aware of Mr.. Greeley's perhaps too
kind heart, but cannot say that we admire
such excessive kindness as causes him
to allow his columns to be used by such
men as Helper to attack the Re
publican government of any State.
AS to Mr. Helpers claims that he is enti-
tied to consideration ii. e. the right to SLAM
deD on account of his 4" travelling and
pleading for emigration to North Caro-
lima it simply excites the contempt of
those who know him. There are some
men who "leave their country for their
country's good" and Mr.. Helper is one of
that class. If report be true it is not the
first time that he has found the condition
of North Carolina unsuited to him. As to
his spending money without hope of re-
ward he can never make people who know
him believe such an impossible tale. His
whole life contradicts the assertion as his
fondness for money has been illustrated in
more ways than one. Our advice to Mr..
Helper is to subside into that silence which
he is so well fitted to adorn.
Year: 1869

Our European kilograms, says the New
York Herald, informs US that the Great
Eastern, having on board the French At
lantic telegraph cable, had moved safely out
of the Thames, was altogether in admirable
trim and would reach Portland to-day The
Chiltern had gone ahead as pioneer. We
shall hear in day or two, doubtless, of the
arrival of the Great Eastern at Brest and of
the complete arrangements for paying out
the cable from that point to the United
States We are glad the enterprising COM
pany which has undertaken this work are
going on with in spite of the opposition Of
the old cable monopolists and their allies on
this side. All we have to say is, lay your
cable, gentlemen, and we assure you that
the people of the United States will respond
with hearty good speed. Put it uu-
der the Atlantic and land it at the point you
have designed in the United States, make it
an accomplished fac, t,and our word for it you
will meet with no serious or long obstruction.
This country will allow no grasping monopo-
lists The people are too much impressed
with the value and importance of such an
enterprise and rivalry in transatlantic tele-
graphy to suffer the company to be defeated.
Our government must not be made the tool
of the dog-in-tbe-manger schemes of a few
monopolists to the manifest detriment of the
public good. Should injuctions or any
legal hair splittings be resorted to for the
purpose of stopping the operation of the
French cable means will be found to set these
aside, and Congress, as soon as it meets, will
be compelled to take liberal action in the
matter, should any action be necessary. We
want this this cable and as many more cables
as the business between the two continents
will justify, so as to cheaper the rate of
| charges, facilitate communication and pro-
mote commerce. g.g Ga a3oFT 7a
Year: 1869

Queer.-The copperhead organs are argu-
ing just now that the Republican party oc-
cupies the legitimate ground OF the old
Democratic party.-N 7. Herald.


Not squeer'' at all. The copperheads have
been so effectually buried by the results of
the war and the late elections, that they can't
see what is going on above them. They are
buried so deep that they never can get up in
time for the resurrection.
Year: 1869

A cow in Amherst, N. H, made such
Believing at being separated from her calf
that she burst blood vessel and died i'm
mediately y.-Erchange. -..


This is an awful warning to the Sentinel
man to stop his lamentation about the law
7ers. As nothing is said about the calres
they may consider themselves safe.
Year: 1869

The editor of the STANDARD is a very
sorry orthographist. He invariably spells
melancholy" with three rs.-Wa Star.


We amt a bit sorry, and would spellit
with four if we wanted to. In justice to
ourself, however, we will state that it is the
fault of one of our compositors. He thinks
the word isn't big enough, and always adds
an 90 u to it,
Year: 1869

Mrs. Bloomer has taken to petticoats since


That's nothing strange We know several
young men right in Raleigh who have
taken" to the same thing. Lots of getting
married going on now.
Year: 1869

Was there ever party so cowardized by
the knowledge of its own intuitive desire for
sin as the Radical party of to-day IN T.
Democrat.


You probably mean the Radical Demo
Gratis of New York. We agree with you
that they arc the meanest specimens of God
spared mercy that ever cursed any govern
ment
Year: 1869

LONDON, August l3-The debut of the Oxford
boat club causes a favorable impression. Itis
said with little practice they will he the
most finished boat crew ever on English
waters.


The Harvard crew are out every day for
practice, and show a decided Improvement
Yesterday they rowed to Chiswick against an
ebb tide and returned, making good time.
Year: 1869

THR Wan AND NAVY DRARrMBNrs have
transferred to the Treasury Department the
power b contract for the recovery Of all YES.
sells, both Confederate and Federal, which
were sunk during the late war In Southern or
other waters. The entire matter has been
assigned 70 the Bureau OF Abandoned Properly
by Acting Secretary Richardson.
Year: 1869

WHISKY SrAMPs.-The committee formed by
the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue to
decide whether the present whisky stamps
would answer the requirements OF the revenue
service, and if not, then which Of the com.
peting stamps shall be adopted, have. after
several weeks examination Of new devices
decided that no better plan Is offered than that
now in use by the bureau, ana recommend a
continuance Of the present stamp.
Year: 1869

Thankful TO my trisnds for the liberal vote
received at the late election. | annohhee
myself As candidate for Sheriff IN 1869 and
respectfully solicit their support and that OF
the public generally B AbbLL-


Nov Il 1867.
Year: 1869

Asw1NDLE.-Some sharp genius VINO
divides his nationality between virgin
ia and North Carolina, cannot be Tess
than a full bloooaed New Edglander Of
wooden nutmeg me descent, made a desper-
ate attempt to swindle the liquor deal
ers j. h here Il last last week. He offered a bar
rel for sale from the bung of which
brandy ofgood quality was drawn, while
from a gimlet hole at either end the
clearest and most innocent well-water
was obtained. ~ h..


On Offering his liquor for sale, he
drew from the bung a small sample,
which pleased the purchaser asS.25
per gallon but when he attempted to
gage it to ascertain the outage, the rod
would only go straight down, apd not
'ti entirely down at that. This was s strange
and excited suspicion and upon exami-
nation it was discovered tnat tube
was fixed in barrel just under the bung
which would not hold a quart. This
was filled with the real simon pure arti-
Gle, while the barrel itself contained the
very common and unpopular beverage
which may be had for nothing at any
branch. The fellow decamped before
his trick was fully exposed.


He had purchased bottle Of good
brandy and poured part oft at the
bung on the pretence of giving his "e0-
y distilled article better favor. When
suspicion was somewhat aroused, he
put on g. bold face and offered 10 sell
at 81 and draw it of by the gallon, but
be took care not to be present at the
drawing.


This is one Of the many advantages of
reconstruction. The Yankee element
is showing i,selfin its most characteris-
tic phase. Genius is contagious and
the country has fair prospect of gain
ing renown from this source.


The barrel can be seen at the store Of
Wells & Brother.


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Year: 1869

The Imperiaitst, new a jodrual which


yesterday made its appearance in New


York, insists that Dcm0crhcS is a fail


ure, and advocates the establishment of
a monarchical Government: We are
glad to know that before this great
change takes place Congress proposes
to immortalize the republic by getting
up a gigantic lottery scheme. A bill
has been introduced in the Senate, and
has passed to a third reading, which
gives to certain individuals "the right
privilege and franchise of devising such
ways and means as they may desire for
the distribution of money or property
for the term Of twenty years FROM the
Year: 1869

The vote in this county and elsewhere, so far
as heard from, indicates that the Democracy are
again triumphant beyond their most sanguine
expectations. Several years of constant defeat
seems to have taught them caution in their cal
culations this fall, while the Union party, on the
other hand, may have been over confident. Ger
tain it is that both parties are alike astonished
at the result. We do not propose at this time to
discuss the causes corspiring to bring it about,
but in view of the fact that the flood gates of
Democratic enthusiasm will be thrown open,
we say to those Republicans who are so from
principle, do not be cast down, indulge in
gloomy antcipations of the future. All the De-
mocracy want is plenty of rope, and they
tainly seem to have it now. The fable Of two
thieves quarreling donkey while a third
one rode it away is forcibly exemplifed in the
history of all political parties in this State.
The political axiom that 90 to the victors belong
the spols,'' has been generally accepted, and
when the spoils are won their distribution al
most always leads to dessension. The dissats-
faction arising from this cause alone will, after
time, be sure to defeat any party, no matter
how strong and popular it may be in the outset,
if the Offices sought for are profitable The un-
fortunate split of 1861 upon Gorbam was type
upon large scale of what has taken place in
every Republican county in the State over local
nominees. We say, therefore, that the votes cast
at the fall elections do not fairly show change
of political sentiment based entirely upon prin
ciple. Personal feeling has had much to do with


it. So far as principle is concerned, there will al
ways be, in free, enlightened America, a liberal,
progressive party, whose mission will be the ele-
yation Of the masses, the advancement of the
rights of man and the erection of a glorious tenn
pie to the genius of Liberty. 1t is to these high
and noble purposes that the Republican party of
to-day is dedicated. 1t may encounter the
sneers and misrepresentation of caste and dem
agogy; be subjected to the abusive denuncia-
ton ofignorance and prejudice, but it will tri-
umph in the end. Its history is not written and
its principles will grow in the minds of men as
long the light of civilization shines upon the
world. Republicans should remember, too, that
the Eastern, Western and Middle States are as
firm as ever.
Year: 1869

DENVER, like Salt Lake City, is building a
branch road to connect it with the Union Pacific
railroad, which is progressing rapidly toward
completion. The track is completed beyond
the summit" the highest point on the road,
and is now being laid at the rate of above mile
dor
Year: 1869

The confederate British Provinces of North
America are routing out all their volunteer mill
tary force all along their frontier. They have a
little Fenian scare on, probably but in the
United States fail to see any reason for it.
Year: 1869

HIGH REsEEvoIR.-The reservoir at Treasure
City, which is to supply that place and Hamilton
with water, is said to be the highest in the
world, being ten thousand feet above the sea
The citizens of White Pine celebrated the event
of its completion by public dinner, speeches
ball, etc.
Year: 1869

FEAST AT UNION STATioN.-The ladies OF
the Union Station Methodist church will
hold feast during the coming week, COM
mencing on Tuesday evening. The pro-
ceeds are to be devoted to paying of an old
debt which is hanging over the church. The
the season. We bcspcak for them liberal
patronage from the good people Of the
!! East End" Remember the feast ard the
object for which it is held.
Year: 1869

To THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND
STRANGERS VISITING OUR CfTY.-You are cor
daily invited 10 call upon BALDWIN the clothier
before leaving town and supply yourselves with
some Of his cheap winter suits, for you can findl


no such colleetio of clothing In the South there
Is upon his counters and at prices to please every
one.


They will be glad To serve You, gentlemen, at
BsLDwIS's corner Of Teuth and Main streets.
Year: 1869

HESRlco County CoURT.-The jury in
the case of George Carhina yesterday agreed
upon verdict OF guilty, and his punish
mcnt was fixed at so fine and thirty days
Imprisonment in the county Jail. The
court will meet again to-day.
Year: 1869

SPECIAL TERMs.-The Judge Of the fifth
judicial circuit has been authorized by
General Candy to hold special term Of the
circuit court of Warwick on the 2Slh Of
October. and of the circuit court Of Eliza
beth CITY OH the 10th.
Year: 1869

The TEMPERANCE CAUsE.-Rcv. James
Young. state lecturer Of the Friends OF
Temperance, will lecture at the Clav-strcct
Methodist church tonight. He will preach
ut the same place on sunday morning, and
deliver temperance discourse ut the Man.
chester Methodist church At night.
Year: 1869

THE theory so warmly advocated by
tho Rev0lu.ioH-that women should
have the right to propose--has recently
had practical illustration In Memphis.
"A young lady, hearing that certain
young man wanted to get married,
dressed up In her tldlsst and called on
him. Though they had never met be-
fore, she Immediately made known
her errand. Being assured that he was
indeed desIroua Of q companion. With
out further prellminaries she offered
her heart and hand. The next day they
were married, and, as we are informed


are now living very happily together
Year: 1869

REsIdNED.-we learn that our old
telegraphIc friend, Captain David, has
resigned his position as Superintendent
Of the Fourth Division Of the Western
Union line, headquarters at Pittsburgh,
with view OF engaging In other busl-
ness. The company could have better
spared almost any other man.
Year: 1869

At half-past O'Clock the word to start was at
length conveyed along the ready and waiting line,
and to gay music the men stepped forth As they
passed along they were inspected by the high ofi-
cials OF the Order present, and then proceeded
over the following route: -


Down Chestnut street TO Fifth, up Fifth TO Arch,
up Arch to Broad up Broad TO Columbia avenue
ard countermarch, passing in review TO Horticu-
tural Hall, on Broad street, below Locust.


The entire route was lined with spectators, who
viewed the imposing procession with undlsguised
interest When the head OF the procession arrived
at the Masonic Temple, on Chestnut street, above
Seventh, marching salute was given and continued
until the procession had passed. The same compr-
ment was repeated at Independence Hall, the
Mayor and members Of the City Councils being
there the recipients Of IT, Judges Brewster, Peirce
and Ludlow, Of the Court OF Common Pleas, were
also present, the whole party OF digntaries being
stationed upon stand erected in front OF the State
House, appropriately decorated with flags, the in
sigma OF the order of Knighthood, and the coat-of-
arms OF the State. AS each commandery passed the
stand the Eminent Commander sauted his Honor
Mayor Fox, who responded by bowling and then,
by command, each Sir Knight in: the commandery
repeated the sautation by presenting his sword


A noticeable feature Of the marching salute was
the formation OF several of the communicates into
the form Of cross just as they approached the
stand, the regular order Of march being resumed at
the corner of Fifth street.
Year: 1869

Within the space OF few months past Philadel-
phia has been the scene of many demonstrations-
military and civil, national and municipal. We have
had parades and reviews Of the militia, the remen
the Red Men, the Odd Fellows, the Masons. Con-
nected with the latter organization, the Masons
perhaps the greatest civic display, in respects
the city has witnessed, occurred this morning
The unanimous verdict Of all who beheld the pro-
cession of the Knights Templar was that it could
hardly have been surpassed when viewed with refe-
renee to the men who composed it.


Drawn from the best classes OF our population
numbering among them dgnitaries in all the elevated
walks of lfe-counting their wealth by millions, and
exercising an almost irresistible influence over
society and the affairs of the nation the Knights
Tempar may well deem themselves worthy of all
the applause and interest theiI semi-centennia an
niversary Occasoned to-day.


While the thousands of bystanders who thronged
doors, sidewalks, and windows, and the other thou
sands who climbed the very housetops to view the
passing line, gazed at it with an absorbing yet APP
preciative and sympathetic interest, was not the
thought in the breast OF every one there march the
men who, as a society," more than other, shape by
their intellect, their means, and their power, not
only the present of the nation but her future, her
destiny? Side by side in the procession
with the Knight who as manufacturer employs
hundreds in turning his thousands OF spindes
stepped another whose voice is heard, and poten-
tally heard the FORUM the stump, or in the halls
OF legislation. some may imagine, on JnlS ACCOUNT
that the society Of which the members OF the pro-
cession make part rears itself in arstocrac PRIDE
independence, and wealth Such is not the case
Many there are in it, many there were in the line
who by economy can scarce make a
scanty income answer the necessities Of life Far
is it from being an aristocracy OF wealth. II at all
susceptible to such construction of its organization
and existence, it must be upon the score that, with
hut few exceptions, its members are men OF mind
And a society founded thus upon the best part of
our beng-upon those qualities which make us men


well AFFORD to laugh at all the aspersions Of the
ignorant.
Year: 1869

further on the subject" muttered Grant,
between his teeth, land desire that the
interview shall terminate"


"You and your desires may 60 to
hell!' roared Ross.


Leave the room, sir; leave the room,
or shall force you out!" thundered
Grant.


Ross took his departure accordingly,
in terrible rage, quitting the White
House like one rushing from the plague,
and hurried to the Capitol.


President Grant threw himself into a
chair the moment the door closed, and
wiped his brow with his pocket hand
kerchief, evidently much agitated. Old
Zach. Chandler approached, and was
thus addressed by the President;


Excuse me a few moments. After
that interview 1 must take little time
cool off,"


Such is the account which I have
learned, and which give substantially
as it came to me. do not vouch for
its truth, but have good grounds to be-
lieve that it is not very different from
the actual occurrence.