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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

1t has been shrewdly remarked, that those who do
most business are those who advertise mos, 10
slyely' There is probably no one instance in ten
Ehsre newspaper advertising does not secure two.
,Ua return. In many instances the proportion is ten
sixty, or an hundred fold. Yet many Of our
are aaroa en' who pursue the sare-ate-spie policy
at the expense. Greensboro Putriot -
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
THE CONVENTION QUESTION.

Most of the Wing papers Of the State are COM
mitting themselves to an unlimited Convention. This
is a party movement on their part. 1t is the last
desperate effort of the leaders of rejected party to
regain place and power. What care they for State
repose land State harmony, provided they can once
more get possession of the government and enjoy
the Offices and honors
The last Wilmington Commercial says:
''The passage Of the Free Suffrage bill, without
the submission of the whole subject to the will of the
people is extraordinary circumstances consider
that the action has taken place under the control OF
party protesting to hold that will in great reverence.
This is just ground OF complaint, and shows an in
consistency and Reputation of political profession,
that NAV prove somewhat hazardous to the party in
power in spite of all the demagogueism of the lea
ders.'' ,s-lta-H.. r .s''
Now, we have to inform the Editor of the Com
mercal that the whole subject of free suffrage
will be submitted the people, and that, in strict
accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
The action of the late Assembly directed to this
very object, and to nothing else But what does the
Commercial mean by the whole subject -? Does
il mean that the Editor OF that paper is for open
Convention and willing to the present basis of
representa- ton destroyed glt
The Commercial affects great respect for the will
of the people. How has the Wing party manifest
ed this respect : Was it by denying them equality
of pri vileges the baotbox to the bitter end Or
was this respect shown in the Speeches of Col. JOY
ner and Mr.. Bond at the late session, both of whom
treated the claim of the non-andhoders to equality
at the ballot-box, with The utnsost contempt?
The Commercial has the impudence to talk Of the
" demagogueism - of Democratic i" leaders," We
know of no who goes beyond the Editor of that
paper in this particular line. Demagogueism - is
his stock in trade, it is of many of the leaders,
of the defunct Wing party, who, with that Editor,
scrupe at nothing calculated TO advance their purpo-
ses. The people have put the seal of condemnation
on these men, and there it will remain. They are
I" bound - like Satan or is to be, 1--WE beg DR..
McKoy's pardon for speaking thus familiarly of his
" next friend, y and they will remain bound strug-
gle as they may. This cry of Convention, and this
pretended regard for the popular voice and popular
rights, will only sink them still deeper into
the mire of defeat The people have at length found
them out, and they will remember them and :" their
ways" for long years to come.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

In continuing the numbers of g Pedee " it is due
to Correspondent to that they were written
during the session of the Legislature, and addressed
to that body and that they were unavodably crow
ded out during the session by press of other
We expect soon to publish these numbers for the au-
thor in pamphlet form. .-.-.t
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

DEArH. OF. Nh, AuDUBoN, tie disiinguished Or"i-
MoL9gia. We learn from the New York Express
of the decease of this venerable and highly dstlp-
gujshed naturalst, to whom the country and Indeed
the world owe much for the extent and charaetsr
of his researches and publications. He died Mon
day morning, at Minniesland, his country seat. on
the North River, near New ork city, at the I'D yam
sed age Of between seventy and eighty ysaEa.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.

We copy from the late Annual Report of the Pres
ident of this Road the following of It's
ceipts and expenditures during the past year:
''Fhe gross receipts of the road, it appears from
the Auditors Statement annexed, marked A. have
been for the year, S912,720 Is
And the expenses of management equal
TO AZ pei cent, $4,000 IS
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
CHURCH STATISTICS.

The American Almanac for the present year giru
the following list of churches and communicates Of
the various religious denominations in the Unl,d
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

ovER ONE HUNDRED LIVES LosT. BALrruoRr, Jan,
80, P. M. despatch from, the West informs Us
that the steamer John Adams, from New Orleans, for
Cincinnati, struck a snag and sank yesterday near
Greenvle. Five minutes after striking, her cabin
parted from the hplI and broke in two By this an
fortunate accident. it is estimated that upwards of ono
hundred lives were lost ~ f.z sa
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

PAPAL BULLS. A Pontifcal ordinance is called
bull, from the Latin word 6uLd, which means seal.
The of the seal passing in time the document
they were called buLs or bulls The French word
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

Hon. HAMILTON FISH, late Governor of New York,
has received the unanimous nomination of caucus
of the Wing members of the Legislature for United
States Senator from that State.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
Nett nro6t.

NeII profit,
Less interest on Sterling and other
bonds, and other charges. including Sl4,-
1874 81 interest on instalmsnis paid in
advance, and on notes and scrip now
paid off,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

Among the present visiters in Washington city are
the Hon. George NJ. Dallas, Ex-Vice1 President of
the United States. and the Hon. lames Buchanan.
Ex-Secretary of State. sn5 81 hs3a,@t4 ftssaZ
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
SUPERIOR COURTS.

The Judges OF the Superior Courts of Law Of
North Carolina will ride the ensuing Spring Cir
cults in the following order:
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

We have on hand several Speeches, delivered dur
ing the late session of the Legislature, which shall
appear soon. -
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

BREvrrY IN WoHAN. We find in California d.
airy the following gorfcation Of quality we should
like. I" man of few words is very well, but "
woman of few words" is a matter open to argument:
81 encountered to-day, in ravine, some three
miles distant, among the gold washers, woman from
San Jose. She at work with large wooden
bowl by the side of the stream. l asked her how
long she had been there, and how much gold she
eraged day. She replied, I" Three weeks and an
ounce" Her reply reminded me of an anecdote of
the late Judge B, who met girl returning from
market, and asked her, show deep did you find the
stream what did you get for your butter !" up
to the knee and ninepence, was the reply. =" All -
said the judge to himself: she is the girl for me;
words lost thers;' turned back, proposed, was
cepted, and married the next week and more hap
Ply couple the conjuga bonds never united the nup-
tual lamp never waned; its ray was steady and clear
TO the last. Ye who paddle off and on for seven
years, and at last perhaps capszed take lesson
ever penned. - e.. -te
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

Insurance OF CHARAcTER. There has been form
ed Association in London for the insurance of char
acter The assured, who wish public situations,
enabled to offer security for good conduct by the pay
ment of moderate premium to the company who
guarantee his fidelity, and protect his employers from
loss by defalcation. general misconduct This is
certainly something new under the suns
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

The SUCCESSOR OF Mr.. BENTON. Henry g. Geyer
"hg' lately elected U. s. Senator from Missouri, to
succeed Mr. Benton, from the 4th of March next it
appears Is native of Frederick county, Maryland.
Inc Patriot says that previous to his removing from
this State he had his office in Westminster and prac-
lssd law in Frederick county, of which w esmnster
was then part. He removed to ST. Louis, where
he has since followed his profession, and attained,
by the force Of his high talents distinguished posi-
uon among the leading members of the bar. In the
organization Of his Cabinet, President Fillmore in
Vlted him 10 seat in it, but he declined to accept
letter generally approbatory of the Compromise,
III favor OF the enforcement of fugitive slave law,
ana denying the power of Congress to abolish slavery
In the District OF Columbia, exclude it from the
territories, was written by Mr. Geyer and read before
me Missouri Legislature the day of his election
mr. u opinions on the subject of the right of in
Slruclon also came ont in the debate which mmed-
ateIy preceded and led to his election. friend of
his, Mr. Crockett, having heard doubts expressed at
Jefferson City, az TO Mr. CPS views on that subject
had sent Geographic dispatch to him requesting his
opinions In the matter. He received in reply from
MIR. Geyer the following two dispatches
ST.. LOUIS, January 13.
Hon. }. b. Crockett Jefferson Civ The right
the Legislature TO instruct Senator, is we'll
laoised and, IN my opinion, their instructions ought
oe respected by the Senator, the expression of
Inc VIII OF the people Of the State to which i, is his
uu'y 70 CONFORM. H. S. GEYER.
ST. LOUIS, January Ia.
Hon. }. b. Crockett, Jefferson Civil desire to
tnat not bound TO conform to insruc-
ohS with his convictions of Constitu-
onal obligation; but, in of such conflict il be-
comes him to surrender his place, rather than thwart
me Will OF his constituents. H. S. GEYER
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

The Senate of Massachusetts on Tuesday, the 2sth
ator for the remainder of the present Congress- He
received the votes of the Democrats and Free-Soers
The House of Representatives has yet to concur.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

Inc New York Tribune says: 90 The slaveholding
interest, like every other nveteate abuse and inou
takes shelter under the guns of the 81 Democratic
hlch, being translated, means, that the Demo
party protects the rights of the States against
Is l1Is conviction which recently has converted
.o'ln Sarollna into Democratic State and is rapid
1 mn the last vestge of Wbiggery through
w. "'' VIC south. Netu York Globe.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

Leaving for nett incoma,
From these pro6ts two dividends Of 3
per cent. each have been declared amount
ing to,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

We ask attention to the Report of the Committee
of the late Legislature in relation to the affairs Of the
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, which publish
to-day. This Report, repeat, is a full and tri-
umphant vindcation of the Board of Directors of the
Institution. and of the Principal, Mr. William D.
Cooke. We shall see whether the Register and
Times will lay it before their readers. gslsasG
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB.

Report If the Joint SsLect Committee on tic fnsttfI-
lion for the Deaf and Dumb
T'hs Io;nt Select Committee of the two Houses,
to whom was assigned the duty TO examine and
enquire into the pecuniary affairs OF the insutnnon
for the Deaf and Dumb, how the superintendent IS
paid, in what manner the printing ana o'ner mecnaI
are supported, beg leave to report, 1
That there have been appropriated thirty thonsano
dollars CONSISTING of six annual nstaments OF o'OcG
IIaomJ ~ '.' $4,000 90
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

We publish to-day the Fl fth annual Report of the
Board of Directors of the North Carolina Mutual Insu-
rance Company. This Report shows the soundness
of the Company in its pecuniary affairs, and also gives
some idea of the remarkable success which has at
tended its operations during the few years of its
existence. We satisfied that the affairs of the
Company ABLY conducted, and we have no doubt
that under the management of its present officers, it
will continue to gain upon the public confidence.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05

II6 pupils in all to the close Of !
the LIST Session.
Amount expended for buildings,
and furniture, and for which
vouchers. &c. have been eXhib.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-05
$52S.67S 40

$52S,67S 40
lss,99I 16
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28

AN UNCLE AND NIECE ELoPED-A correspon-
dent of the Concord (N.H.) Patriot, writing from New
London, in the same State gives account of eope.
ment whch-laely took place in that quiet town, the
parties to which were uncle and his niece, aged 20
and l6 respectively. For time previous, in
timacy of rather tender nature had existed between
them, which was decidedly objected to by the parents
of the lady. On Wednesday Of last week, the gentle
started for Massachusetts, and by consent of her
parents, the lady accompanied him to Manchester,
where she proposed to visit friends. 1t was soon
ascerained that the lady did not stop Manchester,
and the next that heard of the loving pair, they
were in Norwich, VT, and married. The name of the
gentleman is A. g. Woodward; that of the lady is not
given. but she is said to be Of good character and re.
s ectable family.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28
Judge VS.. Juror.

The extraordinary. arbitrary, insulting, and
thisscountry, unprecedented action of Judge Spragu
in the case of Mr.. Walker, the sworn juror tn
panel to try Robert Morris, Esq. for the alleged
crime of assisting Shadrach to escape, has excitet
the most intense feeling throughout the country
Men of all party names, who yet esteem the grea
principles Of Ango-Saxon liberty and law, more
than they love the issues of parties, unite in con-
demning the Of the Judge, as not only despot-
cal and insulting but in the very extreme of judicial
egotism and presumption.
1t does not surprise US that George Lunt has no
appreciation of moral integrity higher than that of
kidnappeE The company he has kept, and the con-
formation of his percranium disquaIify him from
perceivng the power of conscience, or rightly esti-
mating the sacredness of an oath; but, that Judge
Sprague shoald presume to eject sworn juror from
the panel which to try the guilt or innocence of
fellow citizen upon specific Indictment, because
he had expressed general opinion of a certain
edict, is not only dsgraceful to him, but is an I'M
pardonabe outrage upon the laws of the land he
pretends to administer.
Why we would like to ask Judge Sprague, are oa.hs
prescribed for uymen in the Constitution Is it upon
the suppostion that they will be totally Indifferent TO
the character of every law passed by the legislature
is it not rather, admission by presumption that
they would discuss the character of every law having
perfect legal right as citizens to exercise private
judgment upon all laws!-and was not the oath pre-
scribed and accepted moral obligation to discard all
private opinions already formed, concerning any law,
while particular case having relation to it, was being
tried ina court of ustcel We hold that the Jurors
cath all the legal assurance required by law,
Of his expurgaon from private opinions or sentiments
in this CASE and are. certain, that if the judge
had recoected his o,oath, he would have acted with
more decaey and decency in Mr. Walkers case, than
he did If this outrageous doctrine Of the mperio-u-
dicia Sprague prevails then trial by jury is down.
right farce, and the Administration of justice becomes
the exclusive privilege of those only who cordially agree
in every legal question, with the government pro- tenn
oppositiouto any law is perpetual disqualification from
acting as suror in tried under it. Nobody can
sit uponte panel but him who pledges hzelfto agree
with the judge upon the law, whatever his charge may
be- What USE then, is it for man 70 srceef that he
VIII Judge 5ary according the law and evidences il
pledge iSto be extoted from every JUROR that he will
consent to be dfeinto sPrague's opinion, Whatever it
may turn up? We-trust thaefhere is as much shonor
and spirit in the republic as shall soon restore the pur,
spirit Of the law, it existed in the oldelf time--a
shall place, not blind judge, bat blind justice On the
bench; and that shall resuscitate race Of jurors VIE
know their rights such, and knowing, dare mainai
them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28
City Hall.

As the City Hall is the subject of comment, to some
extent at this time, / wish to make few remarks
Ahat citizens may understand the subject more fully
The communications / have seen, in my opinion,
have been calculated mslead rather than to give
fair representation.
1t IL admitted by all, who have looked into the SUBJ
iect that something be done with the cellar to the
basementQf the City Hall. If any individual should
permit his premises remain in the condition that this
has been, for years, he would be indicted for maintain
ing nuisance.-Besdes, the lookup, ESQ called is,
as all our citizens know, altogether an unfit place to
keep any person IN
Now, what the Committee propose to do, is, to re-
move the nuisance, and improve the building all re-
spec.s, they believe and in such manner as to give
a much larger increase to the city.
Although it may cost the city from 81 900 $40 600
to make the proposed improvement, the increased
revenue to The city will pay the whole (say OO0) in
about six years. Or if the whole rents are applied to
the payment, in about years, leaving the city in pos.
session Of income, after that time Of from $4,000 TO
S4OOOper annum, and at least $4,000 per annd,n more
than is now received. This alone, with individuals,
would be object, saying nothing about the improved
appearance Of the building.
know that ''a Free Soier'' has figured those rents
down to nothing, and atthe same time figured up the
city debt in about the same proportion But nowith-
standing all this. the above statement is substantially
correct and good responsible persons in this city, stand
ready to take lease, for term Of years, the rents
herewith estimated.
say, then, that when the building is completed, as
contempated it be rented for at least $4,000 per an
mum. AS it now is, a large sum must be expended in
orderto continue the present OFFS 1900. The three
additional rooms in the upper Hail. are worth quite as
mnch to the city as the Watch House, which will be
removed.
The writer Of this has no other interest in this, ex-
cept such is to all other citizens of this city,
as he neither pays to- receives ren from the city;
but he would wish the City Council to do that which
would be for the interest ofhe city, without regard to
interested individuals political parlizans.
Having eonversed wtha large number Of citizens as
to- the propriey Of alteration in the City Hail. the
opinion has been most unanimous that alteration
is necessary. As usual there is diversity Of opinion
as to what is the best PLAN therefore hope the City
Council will go on and make such alterations as they
may deem advisable regardless Of anything but the In
terest Of the city. CITIZEN.
1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28

Two beautiful young ladies recently attended party
IN Bangor, in the costume, and obliged TO go
home alone, because the young in attendance had
resolved to dcounnance Tho improved style Of Dress and
not TO 'caa upon any scho ,oore IL
Polite young men Of Bangor We wonder if butter
could melt in their mouths, OF IL cheese could choke
them Ladies, the young men Of Bangor, having re-
solved to be hosgsh, boorsh, and uugertlenanly do
you not feel they would be cheap husbands, at
any pricel Nice young men Of Bangor! How devo.
tedly attached they must be to the Bottle costume.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28

A FREE MAN IN JAIL.-A colored man, named
Frank jackson, son Of Elijah jackson, of New Castle,
formerly of Mercer, is confined in Fincaste Jail,
in Virginia, as fugitive slave. Frank went with a
drover, named Charles May, time since, to Rich
mond. While there, May sold him as a slave, without
his knowledge, to stakeholder, named JONES' He es-
capped from the possession Of JONES' but was arrested in
neghboring county and committed to Jail in Fncastle
An attorney Of that place, named w. A. Glass, has
written to Mercer and to New Castle, for certificates,
as evidence that Frank is free man. These have
been forwarded from this place, and from New Castle.
jackson rather deficient in natural talents, and hence
might easily be made the dupe of scoundrel. Every
old citizen of Mercer knows that Frank was born free
but whether he will be restored to his brthrght
again. we suppose is doubtful This isanother precious
illustration of the blessings Sour peculiar institution
Mercer (Pa.) Free Presbyterian.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28

"A WOMAN MAKING HER FORTUNE BY A
MARRIAGE = OVER THE LEFT. = About five
years since, New York gentleman of the name of
Soaring, proposed to female TO come to his house
and live with him as his wife, The other party as
senting, the gentleman took her home, without any
marriage ceremony; and the parties dwelt together
IN the manner of a married couple for four months,
at the end of which time, the husband-if husband
he may be called-died.
After the decease, the wife claimed his estate, by
virtue of her rights as a wife, although admitting
| that she had never been married in form. The
brother of the deceased, as administrator resisted
| the demand; and the wife-if wife we NAV call
her-carred her claim before the courts Pie case
remained IN suit several years; at the first trial. the
wife obtained a verdict in her favor; at the second
they disagreed. third or fourth trial has lust been
had, In Queens County, and the jury again found
for the plaintiff A little girl about Eve years old.
appeared ia Court said to be the fruit Of the init
macy between plaintiff and the deceased brother.
ms verdict legltlmatlzes the child and insures to
the mother and quasi wife, and her little daughter,
the esate-amounting TO some sic, 900. The only
testimony TO the agreement between the parties was
that of the mother of the plaintiff, who from an ad-
joining room, overheard the conversation.
BY law of the last session of the Legislature of
this State children born out of wedlock are made
legal heirs on the maternal side, aud will hereafter
legally inherit property that side, directly or COL
lateray, the same as children born in wedlock. A
strong disposition was manifested among the mem
bers to extend the provisions of the law so as to
make such children legal heirs on the paternal side,
also, when there was satisfactory evidence of the
acknowledgement of the paternity. 1t would not be
strange. if such proposition should, hereafter, be
sustained #M
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-28

IMPORTANT TO TELEGRAPH OPERAToRs.-The
Telegraph case, in which operator was called upon
TO disclose communication that passed over the line
and refused before the Court 81 Common Pleas on
Saturday morning. Judges King and Parsons concur.
red in deciding that the operator bound to disclose
the contents of Geographic communication when re.
CURED to do so in a legal proceeding, it was not
among the class of cases which have the privilege of
secresy The written opinions of the Court will be
hereafter delivered. Judge Campbell dissented, and
stated that he would also give a written dissenting
opinion-Pha. North Am, Monday.