Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-07-10
SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE

cans in nearly all the Counties, have either brought
forward their candidates for the Assembly, taxi
ing the necessary steps to do so; and though slight
disorganizaton and some difficulties may exist in one
or two localities, yet we convinced that harmony
and unity of action will be effected before the cleo
tion We appeal to friends in all quarters bear
in mind the immense importance of the ensuing cleo
tion and to act accordingly. Let be nothing,
and principles every thing Rally to your candidates,
work for them in their absence, defend them against
unjust assaults, and be to roll up the votes for
them on the 5th day of August; and to the candi-
dates themselves would appeal for active and con-
slant efforts in behalf of that noble champion of pop
ular rights, DAVID S. REID. Remember him when
on the stump, and talk for him, for he is Iaboring
through heat and for your principles and your
cause. All he asks is fair play and the calm, unbi
assed judgment of the people upon his as Gov
ernor. Remember that the triumph of Free Suffrage
is inseparably associated with his triumph and that
his defeat would in all probability, be the defeat of
that great measure. Press that home the popular
mind.
We present below some extracts from letters
Gently received, which will afford idea of the
spirit now pervading the people:
CURRITUcK, June 90, 1852.
CDR. H. M. Shaw is the Democratic candidate for
this District in opposition to John Barnard. have
District will be redeemed. Shaw is gentleman of
moral worth and decided ability
Wehope our friends in Currtuck will see to it that
the is out in its full strength for Reid. Now
the time! Old Currituck always true, can, think,
do better than she did two years ago.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, June 80, 1852.
"The nomination of Scott seems to shock every
Wing that have heard speak of it. Many emphat-
icay declare they will not support him; but on the
other hand the nomination of Pierce and King is
hailed as omen of victory. The more the people
learn about Pierce the better they pleased with
him. Reds election is considered beyond doubt
This is indeed cheering. Rockingham,
sured, will roll up considerably increased vote for
her favorite son.
GOLD HILL, Rowan, June %, 1852.
"Send me the Standard-l will try to raise you a
club here. We rousing up 20 the importance of
the coming election, and as Republicans feel like
doing all re-elect David S. Reid the father
of Free Suffrage and the champion of equality at the
ballot-box. The nomination of Pierce and King is
well received here-we count upon glorious vic
tory"
Good for Gold Hill! The hardy, honest, and la
borious miners nearly ali for Reid. They desire
to enjoy equal privileges at the ballotbox with the
landholders; and they know the way to
this privilege is to re-eect Reid
BURKE, June 25, 1852.
Reid's election is considered sure by great many
in this part of the State.'
RANDOLPH, June %, 1852.
&C. The nomination of Scott has killed the Wing
party here.''
PETERBOROUGH, July 5, 1859.
' Kerr and Reid spoke here the 24th. Reid
very unwell at the ti.ne but made good speech,
and gave entire satisfaction his friends. had new
heard Kerr before, and confess disappointed
both in his manner and matter. His manner is SUI
premely ridiculous, and his speech consisted of bold
and reckless assertions without proof. Gov. Reid
had the reply, which a most complete answer to
all kerr's rant and fustian.'
Gu1LFoRD, July 5, 1852.
FORE Many Wings will vote for him. Kerr tried
to rally his party to go. for Convention as the
american mode of amending Constitutions, but it
would not do. Reid gained great victory that
day, as you will learn in August next
friend writes us from Germanon, Stokes, that
his neighbors had been to hear Reid and Kerr Sa
lem that Reid {" put questions to Kerr that he
could not answer which produced fine effect for
the of Reid and Free Suffrage that the people
coming to Reid; and that his vote will be
largely increased in that quarter.
The above is specimen of letters-they oil
breathe the same spirit. Do your full duty, brother
Democrats, for REID and FREE SUFFRAGE E, and
a glorious victory will crown our efforts.
NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.
The Directors of this important work assembled
in this City on Tuesday last-present, Messrs More
head, Saunders, Ellis, Gilmer, Holt Thomas, Davis,
Means, Wilson, Jones, and Hil-absent Mr.. Jenkins.
1t is understood, the result of the deliberations
of the Board, that the Depot is to be located in the
Southern part of the Ciy-the precise spot, we be-
leve has not yet been selected.
We learn that the Engineering expenses of the
Road about as follows: Chief Engineer, salary
So 900; four principal Assistants at 300 each
and from fifteen to eighteen Assistants. at from $500
to $1,000 each-making, for this item, exclusive of
number of hands hired fifty per day, $29 $40
per annum.
On Thursday the Stockholders assembled in the
Commons Hall. There were 276 Stockholders in
attendance representing in person 1858 shares, and
by proxy 3,743 shares-making in all represented,
1881 shares The Hon. Calvin Graves called
to preside, and Charles Phillips, Esq, of Orange.
and Alfred Williams, Esq. of Wake, were appoint
ed Secretaries. The Report of the President and
Directors to the Stockholders was submitted and read
by Gov. Morehead. appears from the Report, that
the entire Road is under contract, and the work pro-
crossing in the most satisfactory manner; that the
first division, from Raleigh Goldsborough, will be
completed, in all probability, by the 1st January,
1854; that up to the LIST July 1921, $50 worth of
work had been done; and that there are en-
ployed on the whole line of the Road, 1,455 men,
4O3 boys $50 CARTS so wagons 1856 horses and mules