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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. On Friday the
9TH inst, David S. Reid, nominated by accla-
nation the Democratic candidate for reelection
the Office of Governor of the State. The Executive
Committee upon which devolved the duty Of appoint
ing EIector for the State arge etc., unanimous
ly rendered that appointment to the Hon. James C..
Dobbin. of Fayetteville, by whom happy to
learn that it was accepted. Two assistant Electors
for each District, were also appointed. We have
not yet had opportunity of seeing the resolutions
in full, but know their tenor, and vouch for
their being the right thing. Good old conservative
Democratic resolutions, progressive. yet agrarian
true TO the South, yet not sectional ia their patriot
ism.
We are pleased to know that the very best feeling
prevailed and, citizens of the Cape Fear District,
we are still fartheEpieased to and appreciate the
courtesy and consideration extended the delegates
from our section, out of whom were chosen the Pre-
sident of the Convention, OF the delegates at
large, and the Stale Elector We really anticipate
the election of Gov. Reid by larger majority than
that which he received two years ago. But for
bear further remark, in short time will have
the official proceedings, and speak more at
length. Wilmington Journak
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22
.4rrirul of The Sierra Neuadd,

.4rriral of The Sierra Nevada.
NEW YoRK, May IS. The Sierra Navada, from
California, has arrived. She brings four hundred
thousand dollars in gold.
There is no later news by this arrival.
The cholera raging at Jamaica.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22
A CARD,
Q. BUsBEE, Secretary.

In the published of the proceedings Of the
Democratic Convention for the fifth Congressional
s,es to ba nemocrs,ic Na,ooa Eonventon 81 TSe
Committee reported the delegation from Granville
follows: James Bullock, delegate, and John S. + ton
alternate. The report was adopted; and upon mo-
ton of Mr.. Thomas Lyon the name of the Hon. A.
w. Venahle was added the list of delegates from
this district. J. M. PALMER, Sec'y.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22
Negroes for Sale.

negroes 1Or SsdIO'
pY virtue of order of Court the Subscriber Will Oh
ID fer for sale to the highest bidder IN the town OF
I;keIv vounp Negro Fellows and Women, the pro.
uerty Of the Estate of Joseph w. Small, deceased -
credit of six months will be given Bond with good
security, required. ). a: "omACn, EIr
Pittsborough. May l4th, 1859. SD.
JOB PRINTING, -.--.-.
Dons with neutness and despatch at this Office.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22

ScoTr DELEGATES FROM LOUISIANA. The d" Scott
Association" in New Orleans, has appointed twenty
eight delegates to the Wing National Convention, in
this city, to the nomination of Gen. Scott.
Among the delegates named are Major J. A. Kelly,
Major Ranney, Col. Wheat, Judge Ogden, Col. p.
Henderson. Gen. Sparrow, Gen. Martin, DR.. Graham
and Randall Hunt. Bali. Sun.
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Large Sales, and Rise IL, Tobacco.

New ORLEANS. May Is. The tobacco market 10
very active here, with consequent advance. Six
thousand hogsheads of tobacco sold since last Thurs
day, the 18th, and prices have advanced SO in
the cwt.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22

UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR BETWEEN TWO RELATIVES.
Hon. Edward A. flanagan, late U. S. Senator for
Indiana. and Capt Duncan, his brother-in-law, liv-
ing in the house at Covington, Indiana, the
most friendly terms, had personal misunderstanding
on the 7h inst 1t appears that the day and
ing previous, they had both been drinking, and that
the morning of the sad occurrence, Capt. Duncan
went up stairs 10 Mr. Hannegan's loom, and alte-
cation ensued between the parties, when Capt. Dun.
can gave Mr.. Hannegan slap IN the face. Mr..
flanagan, upon the indgnity he felt and the impulse
of the moment, struck Capt. Duncan with knife in
the lower part of the stomach. inicng severe. and
what is thought, dangerous wound. Mr.. Hanne-
gam recovering from his PASSIONS aroused by the sup
posed ndgnity, suffers the excruciang tortures
in the reflection that he has, perhaps, struck down
kind friend as he has on earth. A rumor reached
Cincinnati in the early part of the week that Duncan
had died of his " ound.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-22

Mr.. Kerr is now in the East, no doubt insidiously
advocating Convention, the object of which is, as
shown by the Address of Wing members of the last
Assembly, to abolish the taxation basis of the Senate.
Abolish this basis, and the East is at reduced
to a hopeless minority in the Legislature; and many
Western Counties, which contain large numbers of
slaves--as Richmond, Arson, Chatham, Caswell,
Rockingham, and Meckenburg-1OOstIa be reduced
aOih the East to the condition merely Of taxpayers,
hauing no controlling ootce in dppropriatng the uery
tdres paid by themselves.
Thomas ]. Pasteur, Esq, of Carteret, has been
appointed by the Literary Board Agent for superin-
tending the draining of the Open Ground Prairie,
In said County, in conformity with Resolution
passed by the last General Assembly,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
ELECTION IN VIRGINIA.

On Thursday, the 9th of the present month,
the State election will be held under the new Con-
stitution. The Judges for the Court of Appeals
and the Circuit Judges will be elected on the same
day as the County officers. The Judges for the
Court ofAppeals will be elected for twelve years,
the Circuit Judges for eight years, and their term
OF Office to commence on the LIST of July next.
The term of office of Commissioners of the Rev.
enue begins on the LIST of February next, and that
OF the other officers elected on the LIST of July.
The clerks of both courts and surveyors hold office
for six years; Attorneys for the Commonwealth,
Justices, and Oyerseers of the Poor hold for four
years; Sheriffs, Commissioners of the Revenue,
and Constables hold for two years. All officers
will take such oaths, and give such bonds, as are
now required by law, their duties and powers re-
naming unchanged.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
MAYORS COURT Nav II.

DRU NK-Martin Lyme, white, Eliz abeth Williams al
native of Norol and Oliver slave were arraigned for
drunkenness Lyme and Mrs, Williams were discharged
after wing admonton but the negro sent be-
low for correction, because he resisted the Waterman
who arrested him.
ASLEEP IN THE MARIETTA white man named Bar
tholomew Cunningham arrested Sunday night be-
cause he had taken lodgings in the Old Market
As he plead ignorance fthe usages of the town. and
tered the precincts of the Market with conscience void
of offence the Mayor told him he would let him off this
tme he should be caught there again summer quar-
tiers inthe Valley would be his portion.
ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED EscAPE.-About month
since colored boy named Alick belonging Mr. Thorn
soe several articles from the residence of Rev. Mr.
Gilderseeve obtained forged pass and left the city
He however, apprehended in the county of Caroline
reached this city Saturday in custody of officer
from that county. On being brought before the Mayor
this morning it proven that he entered the dwelling
house of Mr. Gdersleeve Easter Monday and stole
umbrella a cane and book He is also suspected of
having stolen cloak about the same tme belonging to
Mr.. VIM. f. Gray. Case continued until tomorrow.
FORGING A PAss.-A negro man named Peter B ALL was
then arragned upon the charge forging pass for Ack
The proof being positive Peter ordered be severe
ly punished.
Row IN "DuvAL's ADDITIoN."--Mr. James McCuloch
lodged complaint this morning against Martha Ann Or
re and her Richard for respass and assault and bat
terry The parties reside in the northern part of the city,
near the old Orphan Asylum Mr.. McCuoch, (who lives
in the Orphan Asylum buding,) stated that he had been
authorized by Mr. James Tyler to protect lot
the Asylum from the depredaons of the rude and
hayward juveniles who roam undisurbed by the police
in that quarter of the city On Sunday last he saw the
lad Richard Orre trespassing the lot and ordered him
off subsequently he the wellbehavsd aud
amiable boy up cherry tree the lot and ordered
him to come down. The lad refused. He picked up a
stone, whichhe cast at the boy upon his again refusing
come down Orrel's mother then up struck him
with stick, knocking him down, and aided by her son,
beat him until he became insensble. After Mrs. Orre,
had knocked him down, McCuloch said her son des
espded from the tree and stoned him spropsr to say
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
COMMERCIAL RECORn
RICHMOND MARKETS Movlo


TOBACCO-But little change to note this week No,.
descpt Tobaccos are in less demand but good and fine
shipping stcmming and manufacturing kinds are taken
ireey at former rates We quote Lugs S23 to 81 COM
mon zeal s4t to ssh good and fins shipping and stem
ming VI to $40. Good and fine manufacturing So to So5
BARKsDALE L READ
rLooh-Since the steamers prices have set
tied down to $ for Richmond Flour Scottsye held at
% lsa without finding purchasers
"HEAT-We quote red at 30 cents and white at IS
cents per bushel.
CORN-6o cents u bushel
CORN MEAL-7oc ~ bushel
oAooN-Baltimore cured sides III shoulders
- LUG, held at latter figures; hams 11I012c market
firm and tending upwards
MOLASSES-New Orleans IS d so cents Cpba 17ae %
cents Porto Rico 250 % cents
soGARS-New Orleans s44ae; Porto Rico s41o6
ST. Crolx 74c; Crushed 94 Powdered a. Clarified "a
y; Loafoas4.
coFFEE-Rio 81 lo4; Laguira 1o9a the market
has an upward tendency.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18

cook at Liverpool sued butchers boy f r
breach of promise of marriage. The counsel for
the defendant commended that there had been moth
ing but little harmless Irritation, and all that the
plaintiff had lost was her butchers boy laugh
ter.) He then referred to the poetical epist es
sent by the defendant, and observed that, iras-
much as the plaintiff could not read she could net
have been very much affected by them, and the
learned counsel caused a roar OF laughter in court
by referring to some of the letters In one of
them the defendant, after talking of s.foaming
SEAS" of slowing hearts," and such matters, con-
cluded by stating, as postscript, sin haste, as
am going to kill"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
CAMPAIGN PAPER.

is the intention of the proprietors of the Richmond
Times provided the enterprise shall with sufficient
encouragement to issue during the tendency of the Pres
idental election weekly newspaper be devoted othe
most part the discussion oil the various political aud
party issues may be raised by party 1t will be
the endeavor ohe Editors osuppy such persons
as may deem this enterprise worthy their patronage
with all the views and arguments bearing on the various
issues as well as all the facts that may be involved in
Them discussed and set forth in popular and lucid
manner as to be with theplanest understanding
Nor we will the proposed paper be altogether
without use those gentlemen who propose to take
more active part the approaching and who will
generally seek their information from direct
There will be prepared in the convenient form the
matter which will form the staple of the public discus
sious.
To enable the publishers to serve the Wing eff
GENTLY indispensaby necessary that the Campaign
paper should obtain extensive circulation throughout the
State and especially in those counties where jour
nails devoted the advocacy of Wing principles do not
circulate largely To attain this desirable end the pub
fishers have determined to place the price low to
enable county committees, clubs and all who feel any in
terest in the cause aid the enterprise without subject
ing themselves than inconsderable pecunary
burthen. The terms then, will be FIFTY CENTS per
copy-payable in advance. The first number will be is
sued on Saturday. the 10Th Of Junetwo days after the pc
riod named for the assembling of the National Wing
Convention-and its publication will be continued regu-
larry every Saturday thereafter until the Goth of Novem
be enable the publishers to give the vote for Pre-
sdent and Vice President of the United States 1t will
be printed sheet large the Richmond Times
the type used will be new and legible, and the pape
good.
The publishers bespeak for this enterprise the active
cooperation of all good and Wings throughout the
Commonwealth The low price at which it is proposed
to publish the paper puts within the reach fall Clubs
or individuals by RENTING S. by mail cause ten
copies the Campaign paper be sent to the address
individuals in their neighborhood county, but in
will the paper be sent to the address of any ndivd
ual unless accompanied by the cash good city refe
F Wing Jour mails throughoutth the State acH confer
obligation by copying the aboue prospectus. S
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS

lENNEssEE-The Nashville Gazette of the 9th inst
states that prospect of fine crop of Wheat and other
small GRAIN throughout Middle Tennessee is verv attsr
ing The Corn crop is somewhat backward owine RI tho
severe and continued cold weather during the
OF spring With continuance of such fair weather as
was enjoyed on the above date good crops generally
anticipated
NEW JERsEY-The crops throughout the State have
been delayed about three weeks by the ateness of the
season. The prospect for average CROP however are
promising
GEoRGIA-The Federal Union SAYS
, w nave had so many cold spells of weather during
the last SIX weeks that crops of all kinds have been yery
much retarded in their growth and even now annesr to
be quite backward The cold speells continued at inter
walls up to the 9Th inst had on the morning of that
day frost discovered many Places partcularv on
the low Hat lands But since then 1t seems that spring
really set and all kinds Of crops beginning to inn
prove very last The opinions that the wheat crop of
winch more than an average quantity have been sown
VIII notwithstanding good portion oft was killed by the
escape rust of which there is as sign Corn
though small looks well, and appears to be growing
timely The stand of cotton in general is toerabe fair
though some farmers had to repl ant"
PENNsYLvANIA.-The Germantown Teleerapb savs.
1.-The advance offspring shows that the Wheat crop in
eastern Pennsylvania does promising ,snect
indeed may be said that years the
has not been unfavorable This it to be ascrbed tn
the TACT that owing to the great drought of last year. the
crop was put in very late and had no time TO become
rooted to withstand ordinary Gather when tbe winter
set In with severity and continued many months
lnserspersed with heavy storms the last one of
which, in the beg inning of April did considerable injury
to the young grain Much of the grain consequently
wntsrkled and the fields, with here and there an ex.
ceptoa look badly and will barely yield more than three
tourths of an average crop.
The Oats thobgh sown late, has been got in finely SO
has the Corn and Potatoes and predict for all these
should we have favorable from this time out
fair average yield.
"The fruit trees of every description never promised
more abundanty at this period of the season. and should
there be frost of consequence shall have the most
Proc fruit witnessed in this region fo the last
dozen years"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18
General Assembly of Virginia.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, May II

MONDAY, May II.
+ Mr. ROBINSON, of r. City, from the committee
for Courts ofJustice, reported, with amendments,
bill regulating the jurisdiction of the District
Courts and Court of Appeals.
Mr.. Jones, of c., from the committee of Propo-
sitions and Grievances, presented reports adverse
to the petition of citizens ofGuyandotte for an ex-
tension the corporate limits of said town; of
Jas. Casteman, for increase of tolls at his ferry:
of citizens of Accomac, for providing a vessel in
the waters of said county to enforce the laws
against dredging, &c.
THE VOLUNTEER BILL.
On motion of Mr.. TALIAFERRo, the vote by
which the bill concerning volunteers was rejected,
was reconsdered; and also the vote ordering said
bill tor furnishing said volunteers with camp equip
age, &C., being the Objectionable features, were
stricken out.
VIRGINIA AND TENNEssLE RAIL ROAD.
On motion of Mr. BOYD latter protracted de-
bate) the bill to increase the capital stock of the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad company, with
the substitute offered therefore were taken up
for consideration-yeas 81, nays 81 The substi-
tute, which increases the capital stock of said com
pany to the amount of 81 100000, without a
State subscription at this time, was then adopted
ayes 81, noes 21, and ordered to be engrossed
THE SOUTH SIDE RAIL ROAD.
On motion of Mr.. WALLACE, the bill to in
crease the capital stock ofthe South Side Railroad,
was taken up. and Mr. w. offered substitute
therefore authorizing the company to issue cou-
pom bonds to the amount of 100000 and to
pledge the road, property, &C., for the payment of
the same. Laid on the table,
CENTRAL RAIL ROAD.
On motion of Mr.. lMBoDEN, bill to authorize
the Board of Public Works to construct a railroad
from Covington to the Ohio river on State ac-
count, was taken up and made the order of the
lay for tomorrow.
CASE OF JORDAN HATCHER.
On motion of Mr.. DowNINs, the resolution of
ered some days ago by Mr.. Bottom, relative to
he Governors conduct, in committing the pun
shment Of Jordan Hatcher, was ordered to be
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18

Pubic REsoLUTIos-No g.
A RESOLUTION granting the right of way to the Fay
etteville and Central Plank Road.
Resolced By the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of Amer7ca in Congress assembled That the right OF
way not exceeding forty feet in width through the public
land of the u States, at Fayetteville, N Carolina (Which
BY, granted the Fayetteville and Central Plank Road:
Propded That in the opinion of the President of the u
States said grant be not injurious the public interest
Aud provided FURTHER That the said road be not eon-
peted in two years, if any time after it's compile
ton the said road be abandoned the
hereby made shall cease and determine.
Signed LINN BOYD,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Sgned) WIN. il. KING,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved May 10, 1852
(Sgned) WILLARD FILLMORE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18

Washington Correspondent of the N. Y. Journal of
Com merce writes:
Gov Porter of Pennsylvania is now here the author
lied representative of the iron interests of Pennsy
vana confer with democratic members of Congress
the subject of further protection for those interests by the
restoration OF the home valuation Some movement Is
to be made on the subject very 1t is strongly rep
resented that the wings will carry Pennsylvania, at the
ing Presidential election unless this project shall be
carried and that in of the election of General Scott
the wings will far regain power be able in the
next Congress to restore the Tariff of 1912.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-18

}. K. GIDDINGs.-It is a pity that this man is
permitted to disgrace the halls of national legis-
latlon; for his principles should exclude him from
all but negro associations. He and such mon
have done more, by their impertinent intermed-
ling with southern Institutions to pepetuate slave
ry, and to rivet chains upon slaves, than all the
shareholders of the country.
We put the following letter ON record that the
character OF Giddngs may be more fully understood
lie proposes to erect monument to the memory
OF slave who was accidently killed by the officer
who arrested him; and thus encourages open re-
s1stance to the laws of the Union, and to that con-
stltutlon which he has sworn to support. But re-
spect for an oath cannot be expected from any man
who approves the violation of law. He will con-
tribute to monument to the slave, but would pro-
badly not give tarthng to have the whole colored
population placed in security and happiness on
the shores of Africa. For such man we have
be secuted in fennsylvania-Bal Clipper.
HALL OF REPRESENTATIVES,, U. S.
May 4, 1852.
To the editor of the PENNSYLVANIA Freeman
Sir: Honor to the memory of those who die in
defence OF freedom, has long been pactised by all
civilized people. We Americans approved this
time honored custom. The splendid monument
which rears its lofty spire on bunker Hip was
erected in honor of those who fell in defence of
liberty, contending againstunjust laws. Ipropose
that this example be followed; Let suitable
mausoleum be reared to the memory of William
Smith, who was slain on Thursday last at Column
bia while defending his inalienable right to free
dom, against gang of piratical menstealers who
dared polute the soil Of Pennsylvania protected in
their fiendish purpose by act of Congress which
coming generations will pronounce inhuman and
infamous. Let brief history of this sacrifice of
human life to the fell spirit of oppression, be
deeply engraved upon the enduring granite, that
the excavations of posterity may rest upon the
memory of those who have perverted the powers
OF this government to the base purpose of oppress
ing, degrading and brutalizing our fellow men,
10 such an object shall deem it privilege to
contribute according my humble means.
Very respectfully,
J. R. GTDDTNGS