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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26

NJ INTERESTING BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. We
publish in the preceding columns, interesting biog.
raphica sketches of the late Gov. BENJAMIN PIERCE
the father, and of Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE the son
the candidate of the Democracy for the Office of
President of the United States. The Albany Argus,
in publishing these sketches, says:
sThese sketches, obviously from the pen of one
familiar with the facts which he PRESENTS and OBJ
viously designed to be simple narratives, without
flourish or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES great interest
at this tme-and will no doubt be read with avidity
and qualification.
Though it be no positive merit to have descended
from the Revolutionary stock of New England, or to
have inherited the characteristics of the Hero and
Patriot of that day-t is nevertheless disParage-
ment that the sterling qualities of both have not only
not been impaired by. transmission, but have exhibit
ed themselves in renewed vigor and brllancy In the
descendant. 1t certainly cannot be said of General
Pierce, falsely and perseveringy charged
against Mr.. Polk, during the of A. that his
lineage is of the revolutionary stamp-or that
he inherits the traits which distinguished the enc
mics of the country in times that tried mems souls.
The facts in both disarm partizan malevolence
of at least this weapon of assault, which in
dustously employed against the late President Polk,
when a candidate.
But need not invite attention to these obvious
ly truthful and unpretending narratives. They pre-
sent facts which appeal more powerfully than volumes
of panegyric, the discernment, and admiration of
the American People,"
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26
GENERAL FRANKLIN PIERCE.

General Franklin Pierce was the son of Cover
nor Benjamin Pierce, whose biography is given
above, and was born in the year l804, in the town
of Hillsborough, in the county of Hisborough, in
the interior or rather the western part of the State
of New Hampshire. Hillsborough is a farming
town. billy, as its name imports, having no consd-
cradle village and has long been distinguished for
its unfinching devotion to the principles of the
democratic party. After completing his academcal
studies he entered college, in Maine, and took the
degree of BacL> or of Arts. Immediately on leav-
ing college, he entered the Office of Judge Gould,
a jurist of distinction at Litchfeld, Connecticut
but subsequently returned to his native State, and
finished his studies at Amherst, the residence of
Hon. Charles G. Anterior, late Senator, and the
shire town Of the county of Hillsborough. He was
admitted to the bar, and commenced the practice
of law in his native town. Hillsborough. But he
had not been in practice two years when he was
elected a representative in the Legislature of the
State, and during his second year Of service in that
body, elected Speaker of the House, in both of
which positions he manifested so much talent and
so admirable capacity for Legislative business, and
so thoroughly Won the confidence ofthe democratic
party, that in the year 1913, while yet hardly more
than youth, he was elected to seat in the House
of Representatives of the United States.
AS member of the House, he was not of that
number who appear to desire to distinguish them
selves by much speaking. He was rather quick
to hear and slow to speak; modest and unassum-
ing, but attentive to business and strongly marked
even then by what he has displayed so much of in
his later life that is, good common sense. He
was an unwavering supporter Of democratic mea-
sures-was a ready though not frequent debater
and, during his four years continuance in that body,
steadily advanced himself in the warm friendship
of almost all with whom he came in contact, and
rose rapidly in the general confidence and good
will OF the people of New Hampshire. In 1887
he was elected, by the Legislature, Senator from
that State. In all these various and responsible
stations, and during the succeeding five years on
g9od snd
chivalrous and lofty tone of manners with kindness
and good temper, rather than frequent speech
making, enabled Gen. Pierce to quit the Senate in
1912, with an amount of popularity which few men
have ever possessed on leaving the Senate of the
United States. He had now been more than ten
years in public life, and having entered it very
young, felt the necessity of devoting himself to his
private affairs, which had suffered while he was
absent. He resigned his seat in 1912, one year
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26
DEATH OF WILLIAM B. SHEPARD.

The death of this distinguished man, which is re-
corded in another colum, will occasion profound re-
greet in many bosoms. He was a statesman and
patriots and in his private relations he kind
and gentle, attracting by these traits, we'll by
his simplicity of character and integrity of purpose
the regards of large circle of friends and the
pect of all.
But we forbear, the Obituary notice in another
part of this paper, contains just and truthful tribute
to his character and memory.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26

GIVE have received full and interesting accounts
of the discussion in Rockingham, Richmond, on the
18th instant, between Messrs. Reid and Kerr which
shall give in our next Also. an able and valua-
BILE Contamination over the signature Of G. on State
politics. . ..-. a-...... .......g,s
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ScoTT's NOMINATION IN WESTERN MARYLAND.
We received the following despatch, says the Balt-
more Sun, from Cumberland last evening"
CUMRERLAN ND, June 81. The nomination of Scott
Is far from satisfactory, Many Wings say they will
not vote for him. There is great deal OF political
feeling in regard to it. J. M. P.
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Col. OUTLAW AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. lne ~ 81
abeth City Piopeer gives an amusing accoun.
Wing meeting held in that town on the 7I1
nominate Candidate for the Commons. D gIo5 nv
proceedings the following resolution was oneisO y
Mr.. William E. Mann: NJ
ResoEued, That this meeting highly. approve
the course pursued by our Representative In Viii
Col. Outlaw, in Withdrawing from the lSs0
meeting in Washington City, when the C0"p'''-
measures were ruled out of order, L,,ween
This resolution excited long discussion D onI Dr.
Gen. Ehringhaus and Mr.. Mann in favor OIL anu ~ its
Speed, ohm Pool, and J. w. Hinton opPoseu Snted
adoption. Finally the resolution was acIua'y y.;ory
down by Is yeas to IL nays. And thus aon m1Sk
of Mr.. Outlaws Wing constituents IN Tdont The
refuse to endorse his patriotic efforts to PreYe abb
Wing party of the Union from being comPie'"
0''''0n'A7o A"o '0'O 10 S"AC Colds. Rep. and PAL
And they hare been sold to Seward oy '
nomination. What will Mr.. Outlaw do'
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The Editor of the sStandard" proncunces the saIe
ment of the "New York Evening Post" that the
resolutions adopted by the locofoco National Convem
ton were not heard' in that body when they were
read, previous to adoption, deliberate and no'G b
ous faIsehood.'' Here is question Of veraclty De-
tween us .a' William Cullen Bryant and William W. Ho'
eN Register.
We repeat the statement that the Resolutions ""'
read, distinctly heard, deliberately and almost un1u
1mouslv adopted ; and that the /" Compromise P0F
ton was read twice, calling forth on both occaSl0n
tremendous and long-continued applause. We arc
sustained in this statement by all the North Caf0n'
Delegates. and by the six or seven hundred De'SSo
from all the States. The Editor of the Register
which shall be believed?" He may believe OF u,'.
believe, just as he chooses, but we have no douO
believes our statement to be true.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26

ScoTT's NOMINATION IN NORTH CAROLINA. The
following despatch. says the Baltimore Sun,
ceived from the Office of the Wilmington IN. Co.
Journal yesterday afternoon, previous to the nominal
ton of candidate for Vice President. 1t remains
to be what effect the nomination of Mr.. Graham
will have in North Carolina, in favor of Gen. Scott
WILMINGTON, June 81.
The nomination of Gen. Scott makes North Caro-
lima for Pierce, and will the election of
Reid the democratic candidate for Governor, and a
democratic Legislature. Mark the prediction,
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MORE BOLTING.

Mr.. Loring, of the Wilmington Commercial, no.
tees the nomination of General Scott in his paper of
Tuesday last in the following strain:
"THE NOMINATION. We confess that are
somewhat excited at the nomination of Gen. Scott
for the Presidency, and out of respect to read
ers, refrain from comment under present impulses.
We may be permitted to say however, that the Com
mercial will not advocate the nominee, while under
the direction of the present Editor and proprietor
,vho ,DiH most certainty not UOte for him.
This is tke feeling of hundreds of Wings in North
Carolina. Mr.. Miller's high-sounding pledge of ten
or twelve thousand majority for Gen. Scott in this
State, is not likely to be carried outs but the
tEary, if the Democrats should do their duty,
have no doubt they will, the State is certain for
Pierce and King by at least five thousand majority.
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Gov@REID'S APPOINTMENTS.

GUV .NKEID'S AFFOIIN w EIN Z %
The Democratic Candidate for Governor will adj
dress his fellow citizens at the following times and
places, namely:
Greensboro, Tuesday. 18th
Salem, Thursday, July 1st.
Huntsville, (Yadkin0 Saturday, {" 3rd.
Wilkesboro', Tuesday, 9th.
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o. A mistake occurred in the publication in our
last, of the late letter of Gen. Scott to Hon. W. S.
Archer. The word "form' in said letter should
read favor .-..... ..-....
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BACKING OUT IN ADVANCE. Mr.. Gently .nt
member of Congress from Tennessee IN az nr,,e.
Speech, on the I4th instant in the House Of N'p.
sentatives, said emphatcalIy that if Gen. Sc0's ns
nominated, and he thought one mans vote o, 'I NJ
mans influence were necessary to cast the VO.S u.
Tennessee for Pierce and King, his voice and nd
vote should be given to them unheslla'i"Sy .Dt Of
such we have reason to believe Is the sen" IT,. in.
thousands of honest Wings in Norm OaiU H. men.
GLIDING some of their most prominent anu
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The Fourth of July is to be celebrated at Colds.
borugh by an Grafton, Ball, and Fire Works.
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THE WING PLATFORM.

We publish to-day, from the Baltimore Sun, what
appears to be the official Wing platform but it seems
that other Resolutions Slavery, in addition to the
one published as official, have been floating about in
the Wing papers. How is it? Was the National
Intelligencer in in publishing the real Reso-
luton, one which contained such word as g COM
promise " or g fnality," and which placed the meas
of adjustment the level only Of ordinary laws9
And what inference shall draw from the follow
ing Editorial the subject from the New York Times,
one of Stewards organs? The Times says:
1.-THE Resolutions adopted were those of the Sou
them Delegates modified, however, considerably, to
meet the demands IF the North. Internal Improve
ments, which in The first draft stood barren doc
t1ne, not commended presently expedient, are
urged as of immediate practical moment. The 9Th
Resolution omits the tOord 50 fnaity," and while it
endorses the Compromise strongly, avOids the silh-
of orbdding future action by future Legis atures
Altogether, the platform all we could hope to get,
while the unity of the party and the attainment of
candidate were dependent upon its adoption"
The reader will observe that the word " final"
is not omitted in the Resolution officially publish
ed. Who has been cheated
We have laid these Resolutions at length before
our readers matter of political information, and
to show the positions at present occupied by the
f." great Wing party" but we reserve our comments
for future numbers.
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Kossuth is in New York; he highly eui0s'I Ior
Irish Patriot, Meagher, in speech the 0'n''
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26

GEN. PIERCE OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED. The Boston
Journal states that committee, consisting of Hon.
John S. Barbour, of Virginia Hon. Jacob Thomp-
son, of mississippi; Hon. Alpheus Felch, Senator
from Michigan; Hon. Pierre Soule, Senator from
Louisiana and Hon. Erastus Corning, of New York,
appointed to notify Gen. Pierce of his nomination,
arrived at Concord on Thursday. and proceeded to
his residence, where letter informing him of his
nomination was handed to him. Gen. Pierce will
reply in writing. In the afternoon the committee
dned with Gen. Pierce. Mr.. Soule subsequently
made brief speech from the balcony, promising
hearty support to Gen. Pierce. Messrs. Barbour,
Thompson and Felch, called out, and responded
The gentlemen of the committee and their friends
then, by invitation of Gen. Pierce, took the for
trip to Lake Winnipiscogee, accompanied by large
number of Citizens. They were to return to Con-
cord by special train in the evening, and leave for
New York by the first train Friday.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-26

And they hare been sold to Seward oy '''
nomination. What will Mr.. Outlaw do
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-20

Au0mS from B0ltlmOrGs
THE LOSS OF THE FANNY-SMALL POX ON SHIPBOARD
-AURDER-ELOPEMENT-BA AND OHIO
RAILROAD STOCK, ETC.
BALTIMORE, April 10 1852.
Tho ship Fanny, Of and for Baltimore from Liverpool
which abandoned in a sinking state was owned by
Captain James Frazer James Corner Sons and Captain
Barnett. and was insured for $4,000 in the Atlantic
Merchants, Maryland and Ocean Companies of Balt.
more, and the Sun of New York. She was new ship
left Baltimore in March 1850 for San Francisco and
been sailing round the world since.
The Southern mail has arrived by which learn that
the ship Samuel Lawrence had arrived at New Orleans
with 6O7 steerage passengers, amongst whom the small
pox was prevailing Thirteen died on the passage.
Another murder has been committed In New Orleans
man named Dickson having been stabbed by Mr. Foylc
engineer in his employ.
Miss Oceana danse,se at Front street theatre eloped
this morning with lover from Pittsburg Her parents
are In pursuit.
Nothing has yet been heard Of John Grayson of
Governor Grayson who disappeared from Baltimore
mysterously His brother traced him to Charleston but
beyond that point could gain clue Of his course
Proposals. for the sale Of 3048 shares Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad dividend stock opened day at
the Mayors Office Messrs. Lee & Johnson, bankers
took the whole at $40 o. These the only bids-the
ordinance authorizing the sale having fixed the minimum
price Of the stock at $40
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Tho Latest from Albany.

Tho Latest from Albany.
TIE CANAL OPRNING-THB AUDIrOR-THR CANAL
BOARD-MANDAAUs CASE, ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE HERALD.
ALBANY, April 10, 1852
The Commissioners have determined to open the canals
tomorrow although some Of them not in condition
for The banks still filed with FROST and in some
places the Ice yet remains The resident engineer how
has been the entire western section gave
orders to let in the water this afternoon says that
the new work is solid and will stand There no
boats here Of number pressing westward In other
years there have been several hundred the opening
navigation. Thore is no doubt but much difHoulty
will be experienced Thousands of tons of the bost pay
ing freight daily shipped by railroad to the Westo
the great detriment Of the canal revenues
The Canal Board has adjourned until the 18th May
about which time decision is expected from the Court
OF Appeals. The Auditor still refuses pay the Com
missoners' drafts to contractors and he equally dsre
CARDS Cushng's Canal law. The contractors have sus-
pended their work and will await the result Of the
damus case. w.
OFFICIAL ORDER FOR THE OPKNING OF THE CANALS
ALBANY, April 10, 1852.
The Canals will be open. without fail Tuesday, the
Goth. JC MATHER Canal Commissioner
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City Politics.

A.HuAL ELEcTIos TAMsAsy HaLL-The following
circular signed by about hundred and fifty members
Of the TammaDy Society, issued last week -
NEW YoHn April 10. 1859
BnoTHFR-Tbe banner OF the Republican Party waves In
city but the State the Nation still
res that OF our opponents Shall this coDtinuef With
is the Let then unite iu that republican SPIRIT
besed upon union Of hearts and union Of hands
elect ticket prised OF prudent faithful
lou selected from the main body Of the Order to give
fation to all.
The election will take place Monday evening April 10Th
1863, at the Great Wigwam, TammRny Hall whom IL
ptcted that every brother will be present.
Tickets be had at Tammany Hall the evening Of
the election.
There only ticket in circuationrather an un-
usual occurrence in old Tammany-and that was a
course, elected unanimously. Annexed Il copy -
UNION STRENGTH vICToRY!ll
TiE nAITIMoRf PLATFORM
Past grievances 10 be buried IN Erertons for the FutSrc
FLlJhH =. PuRDY ANDRE FRoMENT,
GEORGE s. MESSFRyE, JOSEPH CORNELL
ANDREW III. MICkIE. SAMUEL ALLEN,
WILLIAM J, BROWN, ISAAC " FOWLER,
THOMAS DUNLAP, CHARLES A. DENikn
JACOB NJ. YbEELAND, STEPHEN III. FEEkS.
JOHN DUNHAM.
STEPHLn G. DURYEA. JOHN BECKER.
wrsEIrKgK,
CASPER G.. ClIIIDS RICHARD d. LETTER.
Thee newly elected officers to be installed the
18th 81 May sixty third anniversary Of the organixa
ton of The society The Grand Sachem s to I've chosen
by the thirteen eachCma previous 10 tho 18th pro1no
IL requires nine Of the thirteen to elect Colonel Ds
nic H. Deovan Is the present Grand sachem, and wal
probably be reelected
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Baltimore Whig City Convention.
Ex0ITEhEsT BETWEEN THE FILLMORE AND SCOTT ME-

BALTMons, April 10, 1852
The Baltimore Whig City Convention met to- night
The first business motion to discharge tho commit
tee appointed to wait tho President and demand the
removal of Collector Kane, which after debate
adopted.
The Chairman announced a letter to the Convention
from the Hon. John Barney which read It praised
President Fillmore, and deprecated any action the
part Of the Convention in opposition to his nomination
The lcttcr received with oonsdcrsb rdicue and
motion made to return it to its author which was
carried by considerable majority.
series OF resolutions were then proposed pedging
the support Of the wings Of Baltimore to the whg nom
nco for President: but recommending in strong terms
tho nomination of General Scott, q Southern man.
and friend Of the compromise measures
The resolutions received with mingled applause
and disapprobation, and debate their adoption is
now going on.
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Navigation ON Lake, Erie.
OPENING OF DUNKIRK HARBOR.

BUFFALO, April IS, 1852.
The propeller Princeton loaded with flour, from De-
tro reached Dunrk last night and the steamers Ocean
and Ohio which left Erie at six O'Clock this morning
reached Dunkrk at eleven They both tho west
to night The ice Is reported to be heavy but rotten
No attempt has been made to reach here yet
THE LAKR FAIRLY OPEN, ETC.
BUFFALO, April I9--P Dr.
The wind Is now from the East and the ico breaking
up rapidly The steamer Albany took out the clear
ancc from the Custom House o-dayshe Is getting
up steam and leaves to- night Navigation may now be
considered fairly opened.
The steamer Superior Is ashore Eric The U. s.
steamer Michigan went to her assistance to-day.
The harbor at Dunkrk is clear Of ice and boats
easily
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The steamships III Dorado, Sierra rcvada and paniet
Webster the latter for San do Nicaragua w lesve
this port to-day with mails and passengers or M par's
tho Pacific Copies Of the Nx~ Yoas HxnALo can no
obtained BY the pssscnsors and Others at the crcc
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Marine Disasters,

TWO SCHOONRRs AsHORH ETC.
NEwsuRvroRr, April 19-P.M
The British schooner Active, from Wcstport n g. for
this place, went ashore Salisbury beach to-day Tho
saved. She was loaded with wood.
topsai schooner, name unknown is at anchor near
Plum Island, and will probably 60 oshore tho storm
continues.
The schooner Franklin Of Buckand Mo-, is ashore at
Hampton The Grew wcre saved.
SCHOONER ARMADA IN DISTRESS.
NORFOLK. April 10, 1852
The schooner Armada" from Boston for Georgetown
g. G., with cargo Of limo BRICKS and hay put In horo
with loss Of fOremast.
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THE NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD.
The British mail steamship Africa Captain HArrisou.
will leave this port tomorrow noon for Liverpool.
The European malls will closc half past O'Clock,
A. NJ The New YoRK WEEKLY HERaLp, for Europe,
printed in French and English will be published at half
past nine O'clock single copies WRAPPER slxPcos
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Meteoroloeical observations.

NoRsR's LINE, OFFICE coRNSR oF WALL STREET
RRoADwAy.
MONDAY, April TO- 1851.
BUrrALo, s p. M.-Barometer ~. Thermometer so.
Cloudy and rainy evening but the day has not been un-
pleasant. Wind northwest.
RocHEsrER p. M.-IIas been an unpleasant, cold
day; now somewhat improved. Wind southwest. Their
mometer 40.
AUBURN, p. Mt has been raining nearly all day.
Cloudy STILL Wind northeast. Thermometers 90.
syRAcusr, p. MA very bleak evening. Appear.
arcc Of more rain Wind south. Thermometor a.
Urea, p. M.-Cioudy, unpleasant evening with vcry
strong wind. Thermometer 48
ALnsrv, 6 T. M.--Cioudy Wind cnst Thermometer
4S. Barometer 29.5O0. Mercury rs Has the appear.
ance, this evening" of rain. Rather GOLD.
Trov, 8 y. Mt has been = cloudy stormy day
Cloudy and cold this evening Wind northeast. Their.
rrometcr 45.