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The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12

ANOTHER CoNvERT-Russel w. Murray, Esq,
leading {" Whg" in Jefferson City, Missouri, comes
out for the Democratic party in the JrsOu Inquirer
His reasons such as will impress every honest
man:
"Our officers and soldiers while nobly vindicating
the rights and honor of the nation, in the midst of
the greatest hardshps and privations, which were
endured almost without munnur, instead of being
aided and encouraged by the leaders of my party,
were denounced n1arauders, robbers and pirates
and the Government of the United States, after bear
ing for years the indignties of Mexico, accused
with waging unjust and unholy war upon an in
jured and innocent people. These things my party
leaders did, they cried out at the top of their voices
against this war; Notwithstanding they had voted in
Congress that it existed by the act of Mexico Nor
is this all, they voted supplies to these marauders
and robbers, and thus enabled them the more success
fully to accomplish their nefarious and wicked Pur-
Poses and to clap the climax of folly, and make their
Inconsistency insincerity manifest, the leaders of
my party have announced the world, that the only
man capable of conducting the affairs of this great
nation faithfully and honestly was Gen. Taylor, one
are still stained and dropping with the blood of our
injured and innocent people!!! These things in
duced me to pause and reflect looked more clearly
than had done previously, to the actions and pro-
fessions of the two great political parties, and the
result settled determination again to give
my aid and influence, however small, in raising
Yarty to power, that in the day of trial and difficulty,
take sides against its country. Let others be what
they may, as for me l can no longer be whlg. 81
had rather be right than President
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FREE SUFFRAGE.

We have thus far deferred saying anything upon
this subject, not because We did not from the first
give it's principle hearty approval, but because
we did not wish to treat it party question, and
we desired to give it's practical operation more de-
liberae and careful examination than we had Prevl-
ously done. We have been the more inclined to
pursue this course from seeing that almost every
Whig paper in tho State has been denounclng this
movement in the most unmeasured terms, and we
could not bring ourself to believe that any party
would dare 80 violently to oppose measure having
for it's object the extension of equal rights to ALL
less there practical objection OF such pecu-
liar weight and importance would form some eX-
cuse for what seemed to mere factlous opPosl-
tion springing from an nlibera and selfish distTust
of the intelligence and patriotism OF the people
But the more we look at the thing, and especially,
the converse with that class of people, whose
peculiar rights, adherence to the present system
pretends to protect, mean the farmers, the more
thoroughly are convinced that this property quail
fcaon regard to the Senatorial voters IS relic OF
aristocracy and barbarsn, blot upon the Constitu
tion of the State and insult to the virtue and in
telligence of her people.
Why, what does snch restriction this imply
if it be not that those who advocate it's perpeuation
faeitly assert that the of people less
intelligent than those of any other State of the
Unon,-less fitted to be trusted with their own Go
vernmen? If not, why anticipate all manner OF bad
effects from a system which found to work well
in 27 of 80 of the States of our Union? Do the
Whig presses, and the Whig candidate for Governor
really mean to make this assertion!
Again-We cannot see the justice of taxing man
unless he be represented. We do not see the pro-
priety of making half freeman. Saying to man
you are good enough to pay your taxes. You are
good enough to be called upon your country
in time of need. You will be called upon to dis
charge all the dutes but only be allowed to exercise
half the rights of freeman Out upon such nonsense.
In nine-tenths of the States of Union all such
dquated rubbish has been swept away, and our own
State, with or two others, we believe stands
alone. The attention of the people is now forcibly
drawn the matter, and spirit is aroused that will
not be queted until it has swept away all such anti
quated relics of British tyranny from among as, and
those who would not share their fate had better be
warned in time. .- ....- .-..
But it is said that this is necessary protect the
landed interest,-to protect property. Why, when
did property fail to exert all the influence to
which it was entitled The very idea of the rich
man needing protection against the poor is enough
to excite smile. Fix it as you will, money will
have its full power. We will resume this subject
again. = - .' Meeklenburg Jefersonian.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12

Ma. CAss ON TEMPERANCE. One Of the proudest
acts of Mr. Casss administration of the War Depart
rnent was the abolishmen of the spirit rations in the
army. In doing this he laid down rule for others
that he was unwilling to follow HIMSELF During
life of 65 years he has neverused Intoxicating drinks
In temperance speech few years since, whether at
that he knew not the taste of alcoholic liquor,
having drank drop in his life. What an example
is this for young mon, and how proud do We feel in
pointing to such man candidate for President
.-.s..rt = p. Eastern Times. ~
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Messrs. Reid and Manly met at Ashevile, Bun.
combe, on the 4th instant. The discussion lasted
about seven hours, before crowd of between fifteen
hundred and two thousand. We understand Col.
Reid made capital IMPRESSION and that he will gain
votes as the results and this opinion is confirmed by
the llberal and violent manner in which he is as
sailed by the Highland Messenger. =.
We understand we may safely assume that nine.
enths OF the people of the West are in favor of Equal
Suffrage Their votes will tell on the Sd of August
Democrats of the East, poll every vote and I'VE shall
triumph!
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Mr.. Holly, of Ohio pledges the State to do its du-
ty. They could elect Taylor for President, and OLD

Whitley FOR VICE PREsiDENT.
Proceedings Of Whig Convention.
The only similar instance of contempt for popular
intelligence and virtue find recorded in the life of
the corrupt tyrant, Cagula. Anthon says that Cali
gua, "discontented with the Senate resolved to de-
stroy the greater part of the members, and the
distinguished men of Rome. He became reconced to
the Senate again when he found it worthy of him.
His horse, named Incitatus, his favorite. This
horse ne made one of his PRIESTS and, by way of in
suit to the Republic, declared 1t also consul It was
kept in ivory stable and fed from golden manger
and, when it was invited to feast at the Emperor's
table, gilt corn served up in golden basin of
exquisite workmanship" We trust that the delegate
from Ohio does not seek to bring back the dkar and
cruel, and barbarous reign of Caligula! There is
incident in Caligula's life which is not dssim
lar to the present position of the Wing leaders, He
declared his intention of going Britain-collect
ed his army on the coast, embarked in magnificent
galley, but returned when he had hardly left the land
drew his forces, ordered the signal of battle be
sounded, and commanded the soldiers to fill their
helmets with Shells while he cried out, This booty
ravished from the is fit for my palace and the
capitol" So it will be with the Wings. They
make grand preparations for the campaign, put forth
many hourshes of the trumpet advance but in the
end have always to content themselves with the
" shells' of victory. . ---. .......
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James +. F.Jordan, Esq. of this City, has been, ap.
pointed by the Board of Directors, Secretary of the
Mutual Insurance Company Of North Carolina, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Theodore
Partridge, Esq.
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F,om ths Washinrton Union.

A WHIG GUN SPIKED-THE WAR DEBT!
The wings have been in the habit of exaggeratng
the amount of the debt incurred by the war, to
frichtful extent. Mr.. Webster began with an ex-
pendture of half million day and he then added
the prediction on the floor of the Senate, that in the
first wear of the war, the war debt would run up to
one hundred millions; and, during the last session
of Congress m6mbers did not hesitate to run up the
estimate to one hundred and twenty millions for the
war. And it was but the other day that candidate
for the governors chair of southern State did not
hesitate to state it at one hundred and fifty millions
To show how extravagant all these calculations
are lay before readers very Interesting docu-
ment, for which we are indebted to member OF
Congress, who obtained it under sanction OF the
proper executive bureau. The reader will perceive
that the war debt is not estimated at more than SIX
ty millions; and that portion of this amount is
made up of the loan just effected on such adVanta-
geous terms. This loan will furnish the means of
meeting contingent expenses which may have oc-
CURED during the progress of the war and not yet
contracted during a war which has settled long,
standing disputes with Mexico that were Pronounc-
ed years ago by Gen. jackson as justIfylng war
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12

The SOUTHERN Vines. The Raleigh, On. C.)
Register denounces Gen. Cass as Sc Wilmot Provi-
seist " and Northern Abolitionist. Hero the whfgs
deounce him, because they say he is opposed to the
Wilmot Proviso. The Register says his Tennessee
letter does not go far enough. The wings of the
North denounce him because he went too far.
Vermont Patriot.
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IOnr correspondent in North Carolina will see
that we have anticipated his wishes, and that the
following table presents (as he desres)'. condens-
March A. 1s45 when the present administration came
into power including the late loan of sixteen mill
ions-the times which it has been contracted-the
proportion in stock and in treasury noteswhen the
stock is redeemable, &C., &c. You are, as you re-
mark, in the midst of the documents and can with
ease have such an article prepared. 1t would be OF
great service to agreat many country editors. The
wings exaggerating the amount OF the pubic
debt incurred On account of the war. 1t would be
well to commence such an article by stating the
amount of the public debt on the 4th March 1s45,
and TO end it by the whole amount up to the present
moment Such statistical article is much need
ed."l
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g suppose l must take things on trust" as the
Wings took Gen. Taylor-as the man said. when he
bought goods without being eracty prepared to paw
for them. ...; -..
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12

with Mexico. The war which we have just con-
cludeds too, the most brilliant one that graces the
annals of any nation 1t has covered with glory.
1t has terminated ina most honorable peace. 1t has
secured ample indemnity for the past and security
for the future. We may consult the history OF any
people, and may seek in vain for more glorious
war, or a more satisfactory peace.
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: 'SGFN.CAss.2 General Cass was seven times nom-
mated to the ofcesof Governor of Michigan territory
by four succeasive presidents and each time unani-
mously confirmed by the Senate
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TAYLORIsM. What are your politicsl 90 -
Hayn't got any,
What ?-no politics :"
No, not darned polite" Meek. Jeff.
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.sifREDlcTIoN OF HENRY CLAY. (" / an. the onlv
Dhg residing slave state who can carry the great
state OF eW York and Ohio, OF stand the Smallest
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12
4" ALL THE DECENCY."

The New Orleans Delta, in noticing the PrO''''
ings of Taylor Meeting in that City, says. 81,
'sOne of the orators at the Whig Mass Meews :.,s
in Lafayette, on Monday evening, said thai ~. Ie
much as the Cherubim and .Seraphim were wal1IS
for the soul of Washington, ESide Apotheoslsl
soon as Zachary " had shufied off this mora rE
there would be race among the angels as 70 "" :,
should carry old Buena Vista to be judged hi
men are to be judged. This is climax beyonu =
sha and the cloak .a
This is as blasphemOus as the conduct of 'sI'r
Taylor men at their late ratification meeting ID Nv
York. A voice, on that occasion, called out "% An
cheers for AeH"' and they were given, it is Sao,
a vengeance Z!
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-07-12

The proceedings of the Electoral COnVennO id.
the Orange, Rockingham, and Northampton D''N
shall appear in our next.
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VOLUME XLV.-NUMBER 81.

| 10 speak Of j, as palladium OF your porff>sl
safety and prosperity; watching !or lis presAva.
noh WIN jealous anxiety; iiscoun enanctug
Whatever may suggest even suspicion that IL
cdu III any event. be abanLunej and indignantly
ROWING upon the first dawnng OF every attempt
10 alternate any portion OF our country from HE
resi- or 10 enteeb'e the sacred ties which now link
together The various parts.
For this you have every nducement OF sym.
paihy and interest. Citizens by biah or choice Of
common country, that country has rich, Ia
concentrate your affections The name OF Ame.
TIcan, which belongs 10 you in your national ca
pacy, must always exal; The JUS: pride OF patti
olsm more than any appc!la!ion derived iIom
local Determinations. With slight shades OF dit.
terence, yoa have the same religion, manners, ha-
bis, and political principles. Yuu have in a
common cause fought and trumpted together.
Inc independence ard liberty you possess are The
work Of JOINT councils and joint efforts, Of COM
mon CANCERS, sutterings, and success
w I'm such powerful ami obvious motives TO
.ninn. affecting all pats of our couotry, while
n1ac;eas;. snaii not have demonstrates rs i'm
rns, The patriotism OF those who, IN any 9aR,Vts.,
may enceavor 70 weaken lis bands.
In contemplating lhe causes which may
disturb our Union, il occurs as matter Of serious
concern, that any ground should have been iut-
nishsd Tor cnaracerizr. parties hg ceugla phical
Determinations aloytheTn and southern, atlantic
and w,stra; whence designing men nav endea
vor 10 excite belief that there is real difference
OF local interests AID views. One q the cxpedi-
cnts II party 10 acquire influence within paiticn-
lar districts, is 10 misrepresent the opinions and
aims OF other districts You cannot shield your
selves Too much against The j'alousies aid heart
bnrnings which spring from these misreprescna-
tons. TncY tend 10 alien 10 each other lhnse who
ought 10 be bound together By lraerual affection"
JAMES X POLK.
WAsIINdroN August II 1918
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Tothe Editors Of The Enquirer.


Messrs. Editors: have jus. returned from
ten DAYS visit 10 The counties OF FluIanna, Al
bemarle and Nelson, and am happy 10 say 10
Won ard your numerous readers, that Inever saw
the Democrats in finer spirits in mylif. heard
a very worthy gentleman in F'luvanra say that
he was o. the opinion hat Pluvanpa you'd east
her vote for Cass and Butler. | wassurprised
and asked,lhe gentleman the reason Of be change
His reply was, that The people Cid not ike can
didale Tor so high an office 10 conce,l his opin-
ions on The great questions oil the day went 10
a Democratic meeting al Poner's preihci, in The
county OF Abema!le, where heard very able
address from Mr.. Poe from Charlottesville
After his address, Major Pollard vas loudly
called Tor, and, .Messrs Editors, wis., you could
have heard the Major; he referred 10 all the
Wing charges against Cass, and in very spirit.
ed and mastery manner showed thai they were
without foundation. | went from t!eTe 10 Char
louisville, where |, for The frs; line, heard The
Hon. Shelton F. Lsake. lie was quite unwell.
and did mi speak Icing, but VIVA, he said was, as
| expected, pretty good. He challenged The
Wings 10 meet him with their charges aeains!
Cass He said he was ready 10 meet them, but
no one responded The courl was engaged in The
trial of negro man for committing, or an al
tempt 10 commit, a rape on white woman, or
we would have had more speaking.
People OF Louisa! why are you not on The
wach7 Have public meetings and get speakers,
and let The people have light. Lit The Wings
make their charges, and we can answer them
Mr. S. F. Leake told me he would be al our
September Court ard address he people oil
Louisa. would propose to the Democrats OF
Louisa, and 10 The Wings Also !csubscribc, ana
have barbecue a. Southanna bridge, and get
speakers on both sides, and lie, the people have
light on the Srea, questions which arc now agi
tating The people 50 much. LOUISA.
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W4snlsdros, Angus, IA, 1918.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
By aud Nth the adriee and consent Of the Senate
Francis H. Merrman, attorney Of the United
States for the district Of Texas, in the place OF
Gov w. Brown, deceased
James Shields, of Illinois, 10 be governor Of
the Territory of Oregon.
KNITTING Prtchett, of Pennsylvania 10 DO
secretary for tn Territory of Oregon.
William P. Byrant, of Indiana, 10 be- chief
justice of the Supreme court OF the United States
for the Territory of Oregon.
Peter H. Burnett Of Oregon, 10 be al assoc
ate justice OF the Supreme court Of the Z. 8. for
the Territory of Oregon.
Isaac w. II Bromley, Of New York. to be At,
torney Of The United States for the district of
Oregon.
Joseph L. Meek, OF Oregon, TO be marshal OF
the United States for the diatrict Of Oregon.
John Adar OF Kentucky, to be collector OF the
por Tor The dsllicl Of Oregon, in he Terfiloryo Of
Oregon.
FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
First Lieutenant Daniel J. Soulherland, OF The
maine corps, 10 be captain by brrvet, Tor gallant
and mertOrious conduct in The assault upon the
city OF Mexico, 10 date from the IA h September,
lS17
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For tie Engnircr

Messrs Editors: In the proceedings OF The
Democrats Of Hanover, al Mr.. K. Waldrop's on
the 5ih inst, and published in The Enquirer Of The
ilth, an error occurs (not desisnedly ka"tcl IN
auibulins The remarks Of G. W. Dabney, q,
to J. D. G. Brown, Esq. Both OF these gentlemen
made able speeches 10 The Association upon inc
political questions Of Inc day-whereas, b. the
Published proceedings, il would appear that ). U.
G Brown, Esq was The only or principal speak
er. My object IS 10 do justice TO both Of these
gentlemen. The speech uf Mr. Dabney, AS wen
as that "i Mr.. Brown, was enthusiastically re-
ccived and called orih The highest commentator
from his poIi'ical friend.
OHE u THE OFFICERS rr THE MEErING.
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For " EH4HHT
Nu1InApnaa Anrmsl l. 1878

TO MEssR5. LYONS. BLOW AND MERCER.
Gentlemen Having learned that The Board OF
Visitors IT William and Mary College Will, 10
all probability, be shortly convened, Tor The put
pose Of elecling successors 10 Professors Milling
Ion and Holmes, aud believing this may present
favorable opporirni y for doing something IN
behalf Of our venerable institution, which IS now
PROSTATE, i is most earnestly requested That you
recall your leuer rendering your resignation Is
Visitors hereof. We hope something may yee;,
b. done for the Co!!4ce, bot il our hopes shoald
be disappointed. Won uill then have il in your
power 10 discontinue yonr connection with me
Board. shouM you ihinl, proper 10 do 50. -
Hoping you viii give 10 this reqles! yo1T ihil
assent, We are, gentlemen,
Your iiients and servants,
MANY Cirizess CT WlILlaMsBuRd.
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FROM THE NORTHWEST.
srt, az, ., a l.tt., from Hampshire County.

F1t'att Ot I.ftcT fF0M HH"P.H'C CVH"'y'
"Our cause in This county VIII triumph. We
were never more united than We arc d. Piesss.n
and speak with no lille degree OF conn1I ~,
when assure ycu nc shall give oass Gnu p ~.
Ter in November uexl larger majority Than mas
ever bnen o;v.n bei,te. There Is considerable
apathy in The Federal ranks; several have de-
clared ,bo;r d,srninaliuu no! 10 vote the ava Ia
bic licscr, prclerring principles rather than men;
Upon whst o,nnnds The Fe..erai electors in'end
10 oren The Campaign, 1 am at loss 10 kno" : :.
They lave as y'l opposed no principle, sxcepi,
their general ores Of spoi!s OF Office and ejsihai
Hostility 10 III. best interests oil The county
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APPOMATTOX COUNTY.

AT a meeting o. a portion Of The Democratic
Republican party convened al Clover Hill. Appo.
mslox county, on THURSDAY The 9Th day OF Aug,
1913, 9'
On motion OF Maj. Thos. Rndd, The meeting
was called 10 order, and Samuel Glover, ESQ
was called 10 The Chair, and z. L. Chea,ham ap.
pointed Secretary.
Inc ooleci Of the meeting was briefly explain
ed by Major Rudd
On motion, The Chairman was directed 10
appoint delegation OF IS members the Lynch.
burg Convention, whereupon the chairman APP
pointed The following gentlemen:
Major Thomas Rud, Colonel John Johns
Colonel 5 D. McDearmon, Ed. O. Robertson, j.
II Plunkrt, II. F. Bocock, Cap, Wilson Hir
Sterling c. Anderson, Capt. Sp Gillian Doctor
Joel w. Flood Henry d. Flood, William Paris,
John Sears VIM. Trent, Anhonv A. North,
Etheloert Legfand John Slrallon, Daniel STRAIT
ION, DR.. David c. Jones, Thomas Williams,
Rev. James McDearmon, David P. Robertson,
Glover Harvey, Simeon B. freshman, and DAN
ie Franklin
And on motion, The Chairman aud Secretary
were added 10 the delegation
SAMUEL GLOVER, Chm.
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To lie Editors Of tie EnqairtT:
WHITE SULPHUR SPRisds'

Grepnbrier, August To, Io7o
Qni,c large number OF gay, lash,onaue ana
distinguished visitors are al ihsse hea tes.oi h"
died regular visitors Ibis day at The Wine SUI
phur, and a. The ether springs proportional mum,
bers. An opposition line OF coaches should g, &c
mn, nm 10 Thar valuable and beautiful place, ice
Red Sulrhur. as the mail line is generally con- on.
plains. Of The season, think, will De Lengthy
one, and all should visit those springs VINO asS'ie
health or recreation