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The North-Carolina standard., 1850-08-21

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IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN Ono. We regret that
We have mislaid an important memorial, numesoesly
signed by citizens of Hamilton county, Gin which
Cincinnati is situated,) Ohio, which has been pre-
sented to the Constitutional Convention Of that State,
praying that in the Constitution provision may
be made for the removal Of all persons Of negro OF
Of part negro blood, from the State Of Ohio." Some
very sound and strong assigned for each
a sweeping movement; among others, reference 10
made the fact that the free negroes in Ohio now
$4,000 and that if they 60 on increasing
at presents they will be able TO control the pot-
cal and social destnies Of the Sate.> Indeed, in
Cincinnati pulpit few weeks since, col0rsd preac-
made the anatica threats that, at oil hazards
the free blacks would demand and contend for equal
suffrage and other equal rights with the whits cti-
zens. These passing events are beginning to arouse
the fears Of the people at Ohio, and, instsad Of CON
tnung their whole Vaccinations to rob the South Of
its black property. they partially usning their AZ
tention to the protection Of themselyae against the
mischiefs of such colored populations Not MANY
since several negroes, fresd in Virginia, were
forcibly expelled from Ohio-the boastful phinsro-
py Of the abotionist being confined to empty words
and not extending to solid works Of charity. Now
we have another decided demonstration against the
colored population in Ohio. In spite Of the gross
Inconsistency between their professions and iheracss
shall rejoice to see them carry out this eonssjtu-
tional enactment. We would ask no better safeguard
for our fugitive slaves, than to geneml enact
ment Of this sort. Rich. Ea9sirey.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-08-21

G. p. R. JAMES, Esq The Neto York Miy,or
says: we had the pleasure Of visit rom the distn-
gnsl,ed author, G. P. R. JAMES. Esq, who issxery
different looking person from the picture We had see,
Of him in our .'mind's eye.'' He is man a little
under the medium height, and little over the
medium thickness; apparently not over forty years
OLD. with an eagle eye, splendid head, and slight
ssprinkng O gray hairs ;;-a hale. hearty, robust
hooking English gentIema, all Of the modern ii,e.
Mr.. JAMEs contenplates taking house some where
ing his sojoafn IN this county He kas bgoueht 1i.
him his sntire family, combating st seven beisons
and intends travel through al e different seeiion;
Of the Onion. He e evefywhsf Welcomed 81 .lI
cIasses, md altedd besieged fof his sut6trsb6 81
half the young si,s6sSos Il tie county.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-08-21

The Richmond Eraminer, print second to none
in the South for the zeal and bodness with which it
advocates the common cause, handles Mr.. Clay's
speech and its clcquerers without gloves in the
following editorial
Very great laudaion is bestowed on Henry Clay g
last long speech upon his overturned Omnibus. AS
usual, it is the greatest speech he made. For it
must be recoected that Mr.. Clay has made no speech
OF an hours length for the last twenty years. which
has not been pronounced by his toades of the press
and his toades of the bar rooms, the greatest that
has ever been spoken by him,-whose least effort is
flight beyond the oftest and best Of any one ese
Those who will take The trouble dip into its inter
minable current. will be forcibly reminded ot the e
Senatorial Bear Garden, in assisting the delivery of
"great Speech" The truth is, this long document
which fills the papers of the Federal party, and is
the subject of so much editorial commentator, is
one which might have been written by any court
house oracle from Maine to Louisiana. It is mass
OF baderdash, of superficial ideas, of false logic and
OF theatrical clap trap, which nobody would ever
dream of reading, were ii not the speech of hero
of party and of fifty defeats 1t smells of tavern
booth, and of the barrel from whose head the cand-
date for election to the State Legislature pours forth
with deafenng yells his schemes for the regeneration
OF Virginia, and the settlement of the Unions trou-
bles. Who has not heard at such places, and twen-
ty times over, the selfsame witty reort with which
Mr.. Clay uses up Mr.. Mason, and at which the GAL
leries were so much delighted that they could not be
ed the Southern members with a concert Of action
with the Freesolers, and hinted at caucus Of con-
sutation between them. Mr.. Mason arose to state
that the charge untrue. That neither the South
ern members IN body, nor any individual among
them, had ever held a consultation with the Free
soilers. The orator then sharply questioned the Sem
ator from Virginia, whether the Southern members had
not frequently held consultations among themselves
Mr.. MASON. will answer freely there certain
ly have been frequent consultations between Senators
from the Southern States, upon questions involving
the dignity honor, and safety Of the Southern States,
involved as they conceived in the provisions of this
bill.
Mr.. CLAY. And so, undoubtedly, did our consul
tations relate to the dignity, HONOR and safety of the
Union. Loud applause from the gallery.)
s. Loud applause from the gallery" The fear Of
the officers the dignity Of the assemblage. and the
danger Of disgracef1f expuIsion-allt these were in
sufficient to restrain the spectators from giving vent
to their extravagant delight at this telling retort Of the
witty patriot. Great is the efficacy Of name Z
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-08-21

Taxes IN New YoRk CirY. The assessments in.
the city Of New York for the years l849 and 1850
as follows Hz*
ls49. 1850.
Real estate. 4l97,74l. .e19 90 12O7, ,l4IA3e s.
Personal estate. 56,455, ,94 Is 76,9l9,24O 10
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
TO THE REFORMERS.

1t may not be amiss to call the attention OF
the Reformers to ssbit of history" in relation to
the manner in which delegates were elected to
the Convention in 1829-'3O, and which resulted
in a loss to the Reformers of that day, of two
members on the reform ticket. Then, as now,
there were persons opposed to any change in the
Constitution-then, as now, there were those
who were anxious to stop at the "half-way
house"-and then, as now, the spirit Of conser-
vatism was invoked-the Reformers were too
radical, and intended to turn things "upside
down." and those who were welded to the pro-
perty qualification, could not be persuaded to be-
lieve that he who did not own so acres of land,
knew how to vote. Now, the complaint is heard
that "every ragamuffin" will be allowed to vote
This sort of talk may do for Wing Augusta, but
it will not be needed in Democratic Virginia.
In 1929, the Reformers had regular ticket
composed of the names Of JACOB SwoopE, HEN
RY J. TApp, WILLIAM Mccoy, and SAM'L McD.
Moore, Esqs. These gentlemen were thorough
Reformers, and to defeat this ticket the ant-re-
form party put in nomination CHAPMAN JOHN
SON and BR1scoE G. BALDWIN, Esqs 1.-THE infu-
ence of great names had it's effect-one-half Of
the ticket was defeated, and Messrs. Johnson,
Baldwin, Mccoy and Moore, were elected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
Sound Views.

The Fredericksburg Recorder presents the fol-
GINA, urging the propriety Of sending to the
| Convention none but the soundest mon those,
and those only, who, through good and evil re-
port, have stood by the people, bearing the heat
and burden Of the day
THE CONVENTION. -Nothing is more I'M
portant than that the proposed State Convection,
| in framing Constitution, should look to the
spirit OF tne age, to the views and principles of
those " no are to be governed by the organic law
about to be framed. This is particularly impor-
tant; because upon it depends the pefmarency
Of the work. Mr.. Randolph predicted that our
present constitution would not last more than
twenty years and why has his prediction been
fulfilled? Was it not because the spirit of the
age was disregarded : Our people in 1929 were
Democratic and yet Constitution was given
them placing all the shackles and tsammes up
on their rights that aris,ooracy conld wish. Let
not this error be repeated. Should it be, the
Constitution, If not rejected by the people, will
endure but for season. Another Convention
will be called, when the Eastern portion Of the
State viii be outnumbered by the Western por-
ton, and will be made subseryient to it. We
call upon our fellow citizens 10 trust no new
converts to popular rights, whose present views
may be traced to ambition for seat in the Con-
vention, to political aspirations influencing them
to throw themselves upon the popular current,
that they may be borne OIL to the haven of their
desires. Let them choose men who, in all their
political career, have ever recognised the rights
Of the people. There can be no doubt that Vir-
GINA is Democratic. What then should be the
character Of her Constitution, that it may en-
dure!
There is yet another class of men whom the
paople should refuse 10 elect to the Convention.
They have yielded their assent to the iConven-
ton, not as an independent question, nor be-
cause they advocate the reforms proposed, but
as matter Of necessity because if we don't
have it now, the West, in two years, will force
it upon US, and dictate their own terms. Such
men will be clogs upon the Convention, and in
the name of conservatism will do all they can to
obtain restrictions upon the rights of the people.
Finally. let the people choose not only states
men, but men who have ever acknowledged,
both in word and in Decd taeir sovereignty, as
the fundamental maxim of all righteous gov
eminent. Let the people not only avoid trust
ing avowed arisocrats, but let them eschetc false
! professors of Democracy, whose works contra
| dict their faith. Let them shnn, as they would
hiddenpit, these converts to popular reforms,
| who are as yet scarce day old. Let them trust
/ those, and those only, who, through good and E.
vii report, have stood by the people, bearing the
1 heat and burden of the day.
<We do not Use the terms Democratic and
Democracy in their party sense.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13

The object OF this article is to call the atten-
ton of the Reformers to a state of things some
what similar to that which existed twenty years
ago. There is diversity opinion, as to the
subjects of reform, and the extent to which
they should be carried-some advocating but
slight alterations, others radical change. The
former class are in favor of extending the right
OF suffrage, because they think any change IN
that particular will be Tor the better, but on the
subject Of the Judicial tenure they differ widely
with the other class. 1t is this fact to which we
wish to call the attention Of the reform party,
proper and to another not less important, viz I:
the near conusrts-these are most jealous, tho
none of them can boast of opinions much over
a month old-and formed, perhaps, from any
other motive than the correct one-such men
cannot be trusted in Convention. 1t is impor-
tant, therefore, that the Reformers select such
persons rs candidates whose views are IN accor-
dance with their own, and not suffer themselves
to be carried away by the influence Of great
names as in 1929. II the Reformers will unite
upon such ticket they will secure its elections
and may expect to have their views represent
cd, not otherwise. We are not opposed to the
election of great men, but only such as hold O.
pinions adverse to the Reformers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13

from circuit judge, should be installed into office
and hold five years. He should discharge the
duties of clerk to the Circuit Court, and also TO
the Probate Court.
Prosecuting Attorneys should be elected by the
voters Of cointy and for each county, to hold
office two years and eligible as long as the people
saw fit to elect them.
Sheriffs ought to be elected two years, eligible
to re election, and then ineligible fora term.
Coroners might be elected the same as sheriffs
without restriction as to reflections.
Constabes we would have elected annually by
the voters of the magistrate precincts, and one for
each magistrate in the county, his baliwick, the
county, No restriction as to reelection.
We would abolish, in toto, the present abomin-
able county court system, and do away with every
veslige Of that self perpetuating body. The bust
ness now entrusted to that court should be parcel
led out-that portion that relates TO the Judiciary
should be thrown into the courts, circuit or pro-
bate. The county business proper might be trans
acted by Board Of Commissioners, three in num-
Der. to hold office three years, eecting one each
year.
We have made these suggestions hastily and
hope the people may give them candid consd-
Grafton. 1t will be seen at once, that everything
is left in the hands Of the people, who are to trans
act all the public business by select agents who
are held Immediately responsible to then;and who
are to reckon frequently, and give strict account
of their stewardship Democratic Banner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
LOST BOYS.

Two lads, one, a son of Mr.. B. F. EVANS, aged
about ten, 4 the other a son of Rev. Mr. MlTcH-
ELL, three years older, left their homes in this
place on Thursday week last, and have not since
returned 1t was thought possible that they had
joined circus which passed through town a
few days after, and that establishment was o.
verhauled in vain. They were last heard Of, we
learn, in the neighborhood Of Wardensville, 80
miles from Winchester, and constant search has
been made in that direction. We sincerely
trust il may be successful: Newspapers up the
Valley and in Western Virginia may do good by
noticing this.
Young Evans wore brown cloth roundabout
and striped jeans pantaloons with black
cloth cap The other had a steel-colored tweed
suit and carried with him box containing
matches, soap, &c. They are supposed 10 have
gone i'll the direction Of Wheeling.
Winchester Virginian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.

The losses and gains, as far as heard from,
are as follows:
We have lost the Kanawha, and gained the
Ohio, Senatorial District. This leaves the State
as before, 81 Democrats, II Whigs-10 Demo-
cratic majority.
HOUSE-Democrati ains.-Charlotte, Es-
sex, Floyd, Gloucester, Goochland, Hanover,
King George, Marshall, Mason and Jackson,
Montgomery and Pulaski, Morgan, Norfolk
county, Petersburg, Wood and Richie, Sc.
Ia.
Democratic losses. Allegheny, Botetourt, Din
widlie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Powhatan-6
Nett Democratic gain s, equal to 16 members.
If the rest of the counties come in before, the
Democratic majority on joint ballot will be 80.
Fourteen members still to hear trom-of these,
7 are pretty certainly known, viz: Halifax (2),
Lee ~, Mecklenbulg (2) Northumberland Nv
Democratic; and Westmoreland (1l Wing
The other seven are Fayelte and Nicholas Pat
rick, Scott, e Democratic candidates), Smyth,
Tyler, &C., Democratic last year 81. and Henry
and Russell (2l Wing last year., Should even
all these go Wing now, mot at all probable, the
Democratic majority on joint ballot will still be
t,eenty- Eng.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
i" Anothsr DANIEL eoae to Judgment"

In giving our views, last week, as to the
character of the persons who should represent
the State in Convention, we said the s'wisdom
of Virginia should be collected and concentrat-
ed'' in that body-that emo time-serving syco-
plant or rantng demagogue" should be elected.
We suggested, also that nominating Conven-
ton should be held, and to our suggestions, the
editors of the Spectator gave hearty concur.
renee, dissenting, however, in one or two par
ticuars. The suggestions were, in themselves
so reasonable, that we expected the assent Of
reasonable men. On perceiying the agreement
of the Spectator and Vindicator, the neutral Mes
senger, paper which has arregated to itself
the exclusive right TO be the organ of the BE-
form party, rolls up the whites Of its eyes and
would exclaim with pous horror and holy in
dignation Coalition Coalition between two
rival political papers, and on a subject, too, on
which no two persons would we'll disagree. The
object of the neutral is so transparent that it can
be easily seen. 1t is TO excite suspicion against
the Spectator and Vindicator mot very praise
worthy undertaking, but no doubt very a.
greeable one, ana thus make itself the
GREAT CHAMPION OF Reform, -and perhaps, 100,
it was little ,piaued because we did not ask it
to second our recommendation. Our own orin-
ion is that the people should watch the course
ofall the papers, but more particularly neutral,
and especially SO, when the conductors of that
meutralpermit their zeal Ito lead them to take po-
sition in the vanguard which may result in throw
ing them in the rear-the place aesstrals ought to
occupy. We submit whether it would not have
been in better taste for the neutral to have wait
ed for our reply to the Spectator, as the coalition
was not complete, before it embraced so eager
ly the opportunity to expose its own veakness
We notice that call for a nominating Conven.
ton is made in Rockbrdge-as the neutral may
have no favorite candidate in Rockbridge, il
may approve Of such meeting in that county
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
FIRE IN Observation-Disclosures HoU

FIRE IN PORTSMOUTH, THIRTY HOU-
SEES IN ASHES! I'VE learn from the Ports
mouth Pilot that on Wednesday afternoon that
town was again visited with very destructive
fire. 1t originated in kitchen of Mr.. Foster
in Gosport between the Foundry and Navy
Yard at about a o'clock, and SO rapid were the
flames: owing to the height Of the wind, that in
a very few minutes both sides of the street were
enveloped in one vast sheet of fire. Twenty
nine houses We're entirely consumed, and many
Of them being doubly tenanted, it is supposed
that nearly fifty families have been turned upon
the charity Of the town for shelter. The loss is
estimated at 100000. Five entire blocks We're
destroyed, and furniture was strewed in every
direction.
The Government property within the Navy
Yark was threatened, but Com. Sloat was pre-
pared at all points
The names of the owners of property, as far
as we learn, are as follows: John G. 'Hatton, 5
Watts, Geo Marshall, DR.. Cooke, Mrs. Buckley,
Mrs. Swift, Mrs. Buffers, John Benson, Mr.. Pen
nington, and the Edwards estate.
The Portsmouth Pilot estimates the loss by
FIRE in Gosport, on Wednesday, at 100000.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
THE JUDICIARY.

The question of settling the mode Of appoint
ing the Judiciary is attracting large share OF the
public attention throughout the State. By far the
largest portion of citizens in the opinion
that the people should retain the appointing power
in their own hands. We approve Of this plan de-
cidedy after having fully examined the question
in all lis various aspects. We regard the question
however as settled, the convention will SO shape
constitution as to render Judiciary elective by
a direct vote of the people.
There are however collateral questions connect
ed with this important item of Reform which ought
to be canvassed before the election more thoroughly
than they are likely to be. We are about going
into convention to constitute new system of gov
eminent for the State, and as many Of the people
| are unused to any other system than that now
practced upon in Kentucky, (and consequently
not familiar with the practice of any other SYSTEM
the different system should be laid before them.-
This may be done by various individuals present
ing each such form as to him may seem best,
and from the whole the most sautary may be ap-
proved and selected.
In regard to the details of the Judiciary provis-
ions, we design to make known our views briefly
as possible. And in conneconwe shall offer some
reflections in regard to the mode of appointment
and the tenure of office of court officers. sc.
| In regard 10 the circuit court judges, we would
be in favor of their election by general ticket ir
tlle DlStrlctS IN WHICH tney are ~ oel'o, anu W
hold office under that election seven years. In
cumbents should be eligible, to reelection once,
and after that time ineligible, at least for one
term.
We would institute, as branch of the Judicial
ry system, Probate Court, and locate Judge in
each county to which we would confne all legiti.
mate Probate business. The Judge to be elected
by the people and hold Office five years and eligi-
BILE to reelection then Ineligible.
Justices of the Peace should be elected by the
voters within prescribed Precincts, to be commits
Toned by the Governor for five years. They should
have jurisdiction, however, concurrent with the
county limits.
In relation to court officers: We would be in
favor Of the people elec,ing the County Clerk
who on presenting d certificate Of qualification
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
RETURNED HOME.

Messrs JOHN T. Humphreys and JoHN AL
LEN, who emigrated to California last Spring
with the Charlestown mining Company, and
whose arrival at New York we announced some
" eeks since, reached this place OIL Saturday
last, looking as hale and hearty as we ever saw
them during their palmiest days in Jefferson
Their success in the mines was not of the most
flattering character, but we doubt not that their
safe return to the bosom Of their friends and ac-
quaintances, from each Of whom they will re-
ceive hearty welcome and an open ear, is a
treasure, the valueof which, is far above rubies.
Esprit Of Jefferson.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
COINCIDENCE,

The following remarkable fact is mentioned
by writer in the National Intelligencer, after
stating that the Hon. ]. @. Adams died in the
National Capitol:
s:Ihe fact is worthy ofnote that the building
in which Mr. Calhoun died WAS built for the
use OF the Congress OF the u. States, and ssas
used as the Capitol during the rebuilding OF that
edifce, after lis destruction by the British troops
and therefore the walls within which he drew
his last breath have often echoed to his voice,
as poured forth in the defence of his principles,
in tina. rapid torrent of eloquence aid logical
reasoning which though it might fail to coa-
vince never failed TO electrify his hearers" :
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
WING OPINIONS OF THE CABINET
From the .Meap York Hernll.

at is beyond the power Of language to convey
any just idea of the extreme, deep, heartfelt dis
satisfaction which the career of the Cabinet of
Gen. Taylor has caused inthe party which elect
ed him, or the unmitigated contempt which is felt
for it by the party who opposed his election
Ninety mine men of every hundred Of the voters
Of the thirty States, and both houses Of Congress,
unite in cordial opinion, that the present cabinet
is the most miserable, weak, foolish, short sighted,
imbecile, corrupt and dishonest set of men thas
disgraced the annals of any administration, since
the commencement of the federal government,
under General Washington"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
EXAMINATION OF THE DEAF AND
DUMB AND THE BLIND.

We are requested to state that the annual ex-
animation a. the Virginia Institute for the educa-
ton Of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, will
take place on Thursday and Friday. the 30,h and
3lst Of May. At the close Of the Examination on
Friday an address will be delivered by Mr.. HEN
RY JoUETT GRAY, Instructor in the Blind De-
partment, and the Chamberlayne gold medal, with
other prizes, will be awarded.
Editors throughout the State are requested to
copy this notice.