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The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

Democratic Meeting i'm Northampton.
Alta large and respectable Meeting of the Demo-
cratic party, held in the town Of Jackson, the Sd
Of June, for the purpose of nominating candidates to
represent Northampton County in the ensuing Leg
isiature, motion, DR.. Thos v. Roberts was called
TO the Chair, and DR.. George F. Moore appointed
Secretary.
The Meeting being fully organized, Thos. Bragg,
IT, and explained its object in brief and eloquent
manner. The meeting then proceeded to the nomi-
was unanimously nominated for a re-election to the
Senate, and Gen. Thomas J. Person and Marcus W..
Smallwood for a seat in the Commons.
The following Preamble and Resolutions were in
troduced BY Gen. Thomas J. Person, and adopted
unanimously:
WHEREAS, 1t 10 highly important in times of great
political agitation and strife, that freemen should meet
in primary assemblies TO consult and deliberate upon
such measures as will best promote their prosperity
and happiness, and to appoint able and faithful repre-
it has been recommended by Democratic brethren
in other Counties, that Democratic State Conven-
ton be held in the City of Raleigh on the 18th nst
70 nominate candidate for Governor; therefore be
LIST. Resolued, That we do heartily respond to the
call for State Convention to be held in the CITY Of
Raleigh, the 18th inst, to nominate candidate
10 Gil the Gubernatorial chair.
I'd. Reeetued. That the Chairman of this Meeting
appoint Eve delegates to represent this County in said
Convention.
3d. Hesofred, That while we could name gentle.
man whom we would delight to support for said Office
hut entertaining the opinion that the nominee of the
Convention will be gentleman Of intelligence, in
tegrity, and sound patriotism, one who will watch
with zealous eye the interest Of the whole State,
whose notions Of State policy beneficial to both
East and West. in this event pledge oufssves 70
use all honorable means to insure his election.
.0n motion, the Chair sPpointsd the following zen.
slenen committee to inform Messrs. Rogers SmaIi.
:voM and Person Of their nemiaation, and rsques,
shsir saoeptancs, vis Dr. w. :. Copeland, Thomas
1tseR, il. and Wm. CO Jordan. Under the Cd Res.
sedea shs tollewisg Mess appointed delegates "a
ehs Eeassaslea 1t Kaleigh. VIZ: Themss Bragg, Jr.
Sea.Thos. J. Person. John ". Pugh, Dr.. John NJ
Messe and B. l.. Lockh,rt.
On motion. it was ordered that the proceedings o
THE Meeting b forwarded the Editor Of tho North
Csrolina Standard for publieaon. with request that
;0emoesatie papers in tho State will copy.
On motion ths Meeting adjeurned.
$50 5ThOS. Y. ROBERTS, CHM.
Gro. Z. Moosr, Sss'y
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Dcmocratic Meeting In Edgecombe.

Democratic MeetA0x ~ Nu6COWMUOe
At a Meeting Of . portion Of the ctisens q Edge
combe county, held 10 the Court House on tuesday
the 9Th Of May, the meeting was organized BY cal-
ing James S. Battle, Esq. to the Chair, and appoint
ing John F. Speight, Esq. Secretary.
The object OF the emeeting was briefly stated by the
Chair, being that Of sending delegates to the State
Convention to be held in Raleigh on the 18th Juno
inst to nominate suitable Democratic candidate to
he run for Governor at the ensuing election.
On motion, the following resolutions were present.
ed for the consideration of the meeting, and unan
mously adopted
Resolved That approve of the proposition to hold
Democratic Convention in Raleigh TO nominate a
candidate for Governor.
Resoired, That twenty delegates be appointed to
represent the county of Edgecombe in said Con7en-
ton.
Resolved, That while we express our decided pref
erence for DAVID S. REID of Rockingham, yet we
will give the candidate of the Convention hearty
On motion, the Chair was requested to appoint
twenty delegates from this county represent it ir
| said Convention :-whereupon the Chair appointed
the following:
| Col. w. H. Hines, Col. Robert Bynum, Richart
Bynum, Charles Harrison, John F. Speight, r. E
Macnair, William F. Dancy, Jesse c. Knight, H. B
Bryan, L. d. Ponder, Irwin Thigpen, James Carney
John w. Farmer, William A. Jones, David Barlow
Elias Barnes, Col. B. B. Barron, Kenneth Thigpen
! Colonel G. killebrew, John Norfeet.
! On motion the Chairman was added to the list Q
delegates.
On motion the proceedings were directed to b
published in the Tarborough Press, North Carolin
Standard, and Wilmington Aurora.
j JAMES S. BATTLE, Chairman.
JOHN F. SpElGHr Necrek0ru
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Dem ocratic Meeting in RicIam0n<

Dem OCratlC MDCtIllS lU klCla0OM0.
On Saturday the first of June, portion Of the De-
in the Court House in Rockingham, and OH motion
Of Maj. A. w. Moody, Dr. Peter W. Stansill was
called TO the Chair, and T. T. Cosington requested
to act as Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the Meeting,
and on motion Of Francis A. Terry, Esq., committee
Covngton, was appointed to draft Resolutions, which
committee reported through their Chairman the fol-
lowing:
WHEREAS. 1t is proposed to hold Democratic
Convention in Raleigh, on the 18th Instant to nomi-
nate suitable person as the Democratic candi-
didate for the Office of Governor of North Carolina
Be It therefore Resolred, That We approve of the
time and place of holding the same, and that the
Chairman of this Meeting appoint twenty delegates
to represent Us in said Convention.
Be 1t further Rcsolred, That it is the wish of tho
Democratic party in the County of Richmond, that
it's countyman Walter F. Leake, Esq, be the nomi-
Of the Convention aforesaid and that ii is the
sense of this Meeting that he is entitled thereto; and
that this Meeting recommend him TO the Convention
about to assemble in Raleigh, and instruct the dele
gates from this County to urge his nomination as the
Democratic candidate for Governor of orth Carolina.
Be IL further Resohed, That in case this high honor
be not rendered to first choice, Mr. Leake. the
members of this Meeting pledged heartily to CO.
in electng the nominee Of the Convention about to
assemble as aforesaid.
In accordance with the first Resolution, the Chair
man appointed as delegates to Raleigh, Francis A.
Terry, Maj. A. w. Moody, Maj Dan'l McNeill, P.
NJ. Powell, R. L. Steele, John Everett, D. B. Mich
olson. WIN. E: Smith, Mial T. Long, B: c: Covng-
ton, w. Powell, w. B. Cole, B. B. Mckinzie, +.
Williamson, James Mcqueen, Henry Covington and
John C. Covington. On motion the President and
Secretary were added.
After the adoption of the Resolutions, the Meeting
was addressed in spirited manner by Francis A.
Terry, A. W. Moody, P. W. Stansill, Thomas Will
hanson, and William A. Moody.
Then On motion, the Carolinian and Standard were
requested to publish proceedings, and the Meeting
adjourned.
PETER w. STANSILL, Gam'n.
r. T. CovrNeroN, Seer.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

ELECTION or JUDGES BY THE PEOPLE.
The election of Judges by the people has become
favor:e theme of the Democratic press, throughou
our whole State. Some of the most liberal Whig
papers, such as the /" Hornets Nest" have raised
their standard in favor of this measure. Butthat it
had its origin with the Democrats, we think none
will deny. If we err, when speaking from memory,
or indeed in any other way, we always feel happy
in being corrected. But we think that we need not
fear correction when We assert, that to Holden Of
the IS Standard belongs the honor of first introduce
ing to his readers, the expediency of elecng Judges
by the people in North Carolina. And we think
too, We do not err, when we say that the Raleigh
Register, the ultra Wing organ of North Carolina,
has not as yet expressed his entire concurrence In
the views of his democratic neighbor. On the con-
ary, think that he has frequently sneered at the
dea and indirectly antalised the Standard for advo
eating such reform.
We introduce the preceding remarks, not for the
purpose OF interfering between the Standard and the
Register for as editors We have found them equally
courteous tous-ward but simply to show to our read
that the contemplated election Of Judges by the
people, is democratic measure. And wish our
readers to know this in advance; because the signs
OF the times force upon the conviction that the
Wings will endeavor to claim for themselves some
honor in helping to bring about this much wished for
reform. 1t is not our desire to rob the Wings of
the least particle of honor to which they can justly
lay claim, but do wish them to ride their man
into Office upon democratic pony.
With Us ii is a maxlm-whatever tends to enlarge
the sphere of mans influence also tends to ennoble
him. And we think the days are past. when any
one will say that great men only should elect great
men. As far the judiciary is concerned, the con-
stituent we'll the representative is bound to a.
bde by their decision, and such, think that he
ought by means to delegate to his representative.
his majesty and the power of saying, who shall
or who shall not be his Judge. 1t is right which
the constituent exercise equally well as his
representative, and therefore right which he ought
to be allowed to exercise. We hope the day is ap-
preaching when, in North Carolina, the voice Of the
aborer will be as potent the ballotbox that of
the highest functionary among US; and that such
education will be impaired to the rising genera
ton, will qualify them for the exercise Of those
ennobling rights, with that discrimination which
such extensive liberties demand. We are in favor
of extending the elective franchise, far is con-
sisent with the nature and spirit of Republican in
stitutions until all distinctions at the baotbox shall
be abolished. Goldsboroueh Patriot.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Democratic nIectins i'm Orange.

Democratic Meeting IN VFNnkc'
The Democrats of Orange and Alamance assembled
in the Masonic Hall in this place on fasy a1s.
in pursuance of previous appointment Inc mSsu;s
was organized by appointing COL Jesse Cant Cnaif'
man. and John N. Bunting, Secretary.
Gen, Trollinqer Of Alamance, then moved IT. that
Cant John Berry be nominated for the Senate. inis
motion was put to the House and unanimously carried
Can, Rerrv being present came forward and ex-
pressed himself highly Aattered by the nomination
hut declined the appointment on account OF the s'ae
Of his private AFFAIRS which he said required his at
tention at the present time. .a
lime. which motion was put to the meeting ana car
riea whereupon Capt. Berry again rose and !esPee
fully declined on the same ground. MI. -h"Na"
moved that he be nominated third time anu a;.e.
some hesitation, and his friends Insisting anu
upon him, he finally accepted but with great reiuc'
Mr.. Kirkland now moved to give three cheers Ioi
Capt Berry for accepting. This was no quicker sa''
Cen TrolIinoer moved that committee OF twenty
h. ,nnon:ed to choose candidates to represent Us IN
the Commons. Whereupon the following were Sc
Terry, Jno Maroon, WIN. Pratt. Jno: F. Lyon
b. Hurdle, John U. Kirkland, Col, VIM. JORDAN, A.
Hurdle, Geo. Jordan, Nath'I Deshongh, Wm. patter-
son. Benz Roney, Abraham Tarpley, Gen. Trollinger,
John Tapscott and Dr.. Grifis.
After short absence the committee returned and
announced the following gentlemen
For the House of Commons, Cad. Jones, Jr, DR..
Bartlett Durham, Dr.. d. A. Montgomery, George
Patterson.
Mr., Kirkland moved that committee of four be ap-
pointed to inform the candidates of their nomination.
And the following were appointed
VIM. Nelson, Maj. Crawford, J. U. Kirkland and
Abraham Tarpley. -,
Motion was then made to take the sense of the
meeting to see if DAVID S. REID be its choice fo'
candidate for Governor at the ensuing election l,
was unanimously agreed that he was.
The following gentlemen were chosen to attend
the Convention to be held on Thursday the 18th Of
June, in the city of Raleigh, for the purpose of nom
mating a candidate for Governor:
Col. Jones, Sen., F. Walker, Esq, John F. Lyon
VIM. N. Pratt, Thomas B. Bailey, James NJ. Palmer
VIM. Paul, Cad. Jones, jr.. Thomas w. Jeffreys, A
w. Hedgepeth, Geo. Mebane, John Maroon, B
Durham, Willis Maroon, r. Hester, ]. U. Kirkland
COL Jordan, DR.. Jno. Allison, David T. linen, Robt
Shields, John McCown, VIM. Ward, rhos. L. Cool
ey, Col. H. Waddell, John W. Woods, WIN. Mel
son, John Cheek, R. Nichols, Wm. F. Strayhorn
Capt Berry, Maj. Howerton and John D. Carlton.
Resolved, That the North Carolina Democrat ant
the North Carolina Standard be requested TO publis
these proceedings.
On motion of MIR. kirkland, the meeting adjourned
sine die. JESSE CANT, Chairman.
,JoHN N. BuSTINs, Secretary.
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u The Delegates 10 the Democratic State Con-
venton will meet in the Hall Of the House OF Con-
mons, tomorrow, the 18th, at IL o'clock, M. III
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THE LorALry ov MArAMzAs. = Accesding to tlis
Boston Traveller letters received in that city from
Matanzas. stats, that when the news was received
there OF the landing of the invaders at Cardenas, ai
the Inhabitants with accord rendered assistance
the Government, and arms were delivered to them.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

TIE TELEGRAPH. The stockholders in this Sec
ton will be glad to learn that account has at last
been given by the managers Of the Southern Tele-
graph Company. A meeting of the stockholders was
held last week in New Orleans. at which the Pres-
dent made statement, from which it appears that
during the nine months of his administration, the nett
receipts from the Line have amounted to &C., &c.
The expenses had been less than $5, 900 per month,
and the Treasurer reported the sum of S3l 1896 60,
applicable to the payment Of old debts Of the compa-
ny. The company is now nearly free of debt, only
issued is about O00 and the receipts of the Line
may be estimated average 81 900 per month"; when
kept in good order, while the expenses would hardly
reach 81, 900. The directors contemplate putting up
second wire between Mobile and New Orleans on
new posts. probably during the coming summer. The
cost would ba about $50 per mile, or $4,000 for the
whole improvement The company is in treaty with
the directors Of the New York and Washington Tel
egnph Line, for reduction Of tolls between these
two cities, and there is strong probability that it
will be successful. Montgomery (.ala.) Journal.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12
SOUTHERN CONVENTION,

This body assembled at Nashville on the Sd in
slant, and was organized by the appointment Of Judge
William l.. Sharkey, of Mississippi, as President
Gov. Mcdonald, of Georgia, Vice President, and
Messrs. Cooper and Eastman, Secretaries. Judge
Sharkey. on taking the Chair, delivered an eoquen,
address, stating the objects of the Convention to be
to guard the Constitutional rights of the Southern
people and perpetuate the Union.
Nine States are represented, to wit: Alabama 81
Delegates, Virginia g. South Carolina II, Georgia H.
Mississippi IL, Texas l. Arkansas Q, Florida s, and
large number from Tennessee. The Convention,
on the second day, decided that the vote should be
By States, each State having one vote.
On the third day, Mr.. McRae, of Mississippi, sub.
mtted series of Resolutions declaring the spirit o
the Convention to be conciliatoy that its object is
to preserve the Constitution and the Unions that the
Territories are the common property of the States
that Congress has no right to discriminate between
different species Of property held under the Consttu
ton, &c. Other Resolutions were offered, and among
them one declaring that the South will accept thu
Missouri Compromise line. The Resolutions wer,
referred. -'f
The various propositions thus far offered and refer
red, have been mild and concliatory, but firm ant
determined. The proceedings are characterized by
dignity and deliberation. The general impression
Nashville the 9th was, that the Convention woult
eventually recommend the Missouri Compromise
and then adjourn to meet again In October next
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Sketches Of the North Carolina Press ;, No. 9.
shall appear in our next ISSUE
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The royal mail steamer America arrived at Halifax
on Monday night, with dates from Liverpool to the
25th utimo and London to the 24th.
An attempt to assassinate the King of Prussia has
created quite a sensation throughout Europe. The
attempt was made at Potsdam by sergeant of ar,il
lery, who fired pistol at his Majesty and inflicted a
wound in the arm.
Circulation has been given to note from Russia,
addressed to Lord Pamerston, condemning in strong
terms the policy Of the English Government in regard
to the Greek question. The concluding sentence oi
this note is as follows:
"As the manner in which Lord Palmerston under.
stands the protection due the English subjects in for
eign countries carries with it much serious inconve-
nence to Russia, Prussia and Austria will not hence
forth grant liberty of residence English subjects
except on condition of their guarantying the protec'
ton Of these Governments"
Under date of Paris, Thursday evening, the Lon.
don Times, in alluding to the difficulty with England
says:
Is Lord Palmerston's offer of compromise has been
net council the President of the Republic declined
exclusion of the convention of London. The Minis.
ters of the conditions, and ex.
pressed their willingness to adhere toand adopt them.
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, May IS. The COTTON market continues
firm at the extreme prices Of last week. Fair Orl'
cans is quoIed by the committee Of brokers at I'D
The weeks sales amount to 32, 900 bales, of which
spectators took 5000.
The prices of -four are rather tending downwards
western canal is quoted at 23s Cd to gas; Philadel
phia and Baltimore "a 25s. and New Orleans "a q
35s. The demand for Indian is not active The
best American yellow was quoted Os; wheat steady
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New Cons. The United States Mint at rn''s.. :,
phia have issued specimens Of the new 'n's. f.op
piece, composed threefourths silver and one ,,,.
per; also, the new one cent, containing small =,
portion of silver. The cent weighs 70 gn.p, ..a,
has circular hole in the centre. The Sp'a'' ,b.a
now in circulation willbe received at the ""' .,p
current value in exchange for the new co'"''
induce rapid and general recoinsee
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

The Proceedings Of the Democratic Meetings in
Pilot District and at Lovelps Store, suy, shall ap.
pear in our next. 60 s.5
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The CoMMENcEMENr. We have not been furnished
with an account of the late Commencement at Chapel
Hill, and cannot, therefore, even give the names Of
the graduates. We learn. however, from gentlemen
who were present. that every thing passed off hand
someIy, and that the large assembage in attendance
had pleasant time of it. We have heard Mr.. Dob
bins Address spoken Of the highest terms Of praise
We shall publish the names of the graduates, &c.
in our next.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

BARBAcuE At LAws's. We understand there will
be Barbecue at Laws's, in THE County, on Satur-
day next the 15h which the Candidates. for Sher-
if will be present We are authorized to saw that
Gen. Saunders will be there, and will address the peo
pie on the occasion. The candidates generally are
expected to be present. sss
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12

But before the law can take effect 1t must be
submitted to the people at the annual elections. "
notice at Convention Of the Counties Of Lincoln,
CataYba and Castor, recently assembled at Lncola-
ton, " which Capt. John F. Hoke and others were
nominated to the next Legislature, it was
principles adopted in the Constitutions of New York.
Wisconsin, and several other States-that no pledge
of the faith and credit of the State, binding the prop
erty of its citizens for time to for schemes of
Internal Improvement shall be legal unless it be
acted by one Legislature, and confirmed by subse-
quent session of another thereby receiving the
ton Of popular appreciation"
This principle 10 sound, and can work no harm.
If the intended Improvement is proper, the people
will discern it and adopt it. Not to submit to this
tribunal, is to doubt the fundamental principle of
government-the right Of the people to govern; and
unjust to the people. because it taxes their property
without their consent.
cannot close this letter without disclaiming any
hostility to any scheme that may have been adopted
for the welfare of my native State. What has been
done cannot be helped; We should profit BY expert
ence, and amend the future by the past. that
this letter. hurried it may seem but the result of
reflection and inquiry, may DO read by you, and
through you by every voter in North Carolina; that
all wild, reckless and visionary schemes may BE
checked their career, and State present scene
Of quie enjoyment, unmolested by debt, unsoied by
repudation. youf Resolution failed in the Conyen-
ton, it contained tie germ Of great principle and
Be assured In your efforts you have the we'll wishes
every sincere friend of the prosperity Of the State
49, Be just and fear not! $780,
1set all the ends thou sim'st at, be thy Countrys
Thy Gods, and Truths; then if thou hllst,
Thou alrst blessed maityr"
CATO.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1850-05-30
TIE AFFECTIONS.

There is famous assagc in the
~ri,lnss Of Rousseau, tina, great de
hnca,or Of the human heart, which i;
IS true to human nature as it is beau
niul in expression. Were ! in q
desert. would find cut wherc~i,h in
tito call fcl,l my affections. II
could DO tao better, l would fasten
them On some sweet myrtle, or some
melancholy cypress to connect my
sclf to. I would court them for their
shade, aud gee, them kindly for their
protection. would write my name
ul Oh them, and declare that they
Nerc the sweetest trees Throughout,
all the desert. II their leaves with
cred, would teach myself to mourn
ali when they rejoiccd ! would re
joiee With them" Such is the ALSO.
iu,e necessity which exists in the hu.
man heart Of having something to
love. Unless the affections have an
object. hfc itself becomes joyless and
n,siTd. The affections have this re-
cul'ar'ty, tina, they are no. so much
the Means Of happiness as their ex
crcise is happiness itself. And 10,
only so, If they have no object, TIE
happiness derived from our othc,
powers is Gu, oif. Action aud enter
Prise Gag il there be no object dear
~ the heart, 10 which those action,
can be directed.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1850-05-30
Millinery Dress Making.
MISS Nj. j. RRADI.EY

WOULD inform the Ladies of West Rutland and
vicinity, that she has just received In,est New
York and BOSTON Spring and summer fashions,
for Bonnet' Caps Dresses, S'ques Visites, Cape.
&c with select ass ortment Of straw bonrcts,
among which are Crmped and California Straw,
n"bnrgs Pure and Mixed, French Laces, China
Pcnrls, &c.
Also, ready made mourning Bonnets, collars,
tabs, Artificial Flowers, Tastliton's, blondes,
Ruches, &c.
The entire satisfaction with which customers
have received her straw dressing united with the
liberal patronage she receives, induces her still
!" contIhue correspondence with the fashionable
Millinery Establishment and straw blcachcry,
kept by f. K. Gilmore, keene, N. H. where all
work OF this ki. d entrusted to her care, will be
sent on short notice and warranted to be done
III a style superior to any IN the country.
All orders in her line of business will receive
prompt attention,,n oil promre, will be faith
fully fulfilled.
May, 1850. II