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from the Washington Union1
TO GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT

DEAR GENERAL: ] hope you have not vet fixed
upon site for military hospital You did we'll in
taking your western tour in search of suitable spot
There are many pleasant places in Ohio, and great
many people, l know, would lend you material
aid'' in locating the hospital, and, even here in North
Carolina, am seriously of the opinion you would
be able to find location much better adapted to the
purpose of military hospital than any be found
elsewhere. 1t has been suggested to me by our mu-
tual friend, Edward, that the Pilot mountain in the
western part OF this State, would be the desira-
BILE Iocation-far above any yet thought of; and we
think you had better come Neutrality-suspicious. by
the way Of Wilmingtoh-and be sure to call on the
editor of the Commercial, who will put you in the
right road to Raleigh and from here further directions
may be obtained. At the Pilot mountain every thing
that make life pleasant abounds; no Irshuen
live there, 10 harass your ear with their musical
brogue the Siamese twins live there; Quakers re-
side there and few miles to the West, Hon. T.
l.. Clingman has a home. Now, General it is abso-
North Carolina ;she has claims upon the government,
much and more than any of the old mother States
she has always been true to her country and will
be found wanting in the time of need, if her rights
are treated with respect. Then, General, delay no
time in coming; you know the election is but about
three weeks off, and much depends upon your course
in the location of the military hospital whether North
Carolina will cast Ter vote for the hero of Queens
town Heights Venable is here; he says you will
not notice the bid of this State for that hospital and
the people are becoming very bitter the subject
Now, you see the necessity of your presence to
give the denial to this report. Don't write letter,
but come yourself, and 60 yourself and look at the
Pilot mountain, 1t only TO crafty them mountain
boys.
Let me hear from you. General, by the meeting of
the next club, as anything from you will diffuse
genuine enthusiasm among your friends.
'''''' 's XVIII '1siyi FRIGHTENED.
RALEIGH, Oct, 8, 1852,
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REMARKS OF MR.. WEIR,

OF ASHE,
DeiUered in the Senate on The 7h instant, on the
Currituck and Camden case.
Mr.. Bower said he had but few observations to
make reference to this matter. He regretted the
course which had been pursued. He held that there
sufficient evidence before the Senate. TO enlitle
DR.. Shaw to take his seat as Senator from the 2nd
Senatorial District and if gentlemen were disposed
to test the legality OF the return they should have
taken the proper course-the course prescribed by
law They had had the opportunity of coming up and
being heard. 1t was no unusual thing in Congress
for individual to take his seat as REPRESENTING
tain District where the evidence at the same time
conclusive that the opposing candidate had received
majority OF the votes of the district. Mr. Bower
cited several cases, such he had referred to- as hav.
ing occurred in Congress, in some of which cases.
the sheriff had refused to make return and it was
notorious that the opposing candidate had received
majority of the votes but the only wav bv which
the claim to the seat could be legally determined was
by going into contest in the manner prescribed bv
law, alter one of the parties had been admitted to the
seat. 81. a.@tl-0.
Here, continued Mr.. Bower, we have pr;ma fac;e
case, as appears from the evidence that we have be.
fore u.s. notwithstanding all the special pleading that
we nave heard on the other side of the House. We
nave the certificate Of the sheriff of Camden. and
have certificate of the number of votes cast, from
the returning officer, which gives DR.. Shaw major
IT. NOW, hold that this is as far this House
has right to 60. We have no right to go into an
inquiry as to the legality of the votes given the
simple, and We have right to go beyond it.
But, sir, four days have been consumed already
upon this question and what is that is contemplate
ed by the proposition before youl TO refer the case
to committee, and obtain evidsnce as to which of
the conestIng candidates has been duly elected. In
what way that evidence to be obtained?
Sir the committee must send to Camden for per-
sons and papers, or they go there for the pur-
pose of prosecuting tfeir investigation. should be
glad to hear how, otherwise the evidence is to be
taken Ii the parties had come up and investigated
the case in the ordinary way, this body would have
been enabled to ascertain whether there any fraud
behind the return.
have said, sir that do not intend to discuss the
question. am happy to say that gentlemen on this
side CT the house have not consumed any time upon
1t, though four days have been consumed by gentle
men on the other side in discussing questions outside
of the return.
Il ask, sir. for division of the question.
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THAT MODESTY.

The friends of Gen. Scott have contended that
the reason he did not write and take ground for
the Compromise before his nomination, was all
owing to his " modesty that he would not place
himself in an attitude which would subject him to
the suspicion of bidding for the Presidency.
This mays all have been so but if it was, the eff
feet of his nomination upon his "modesty" has
been wonderfully destructive-even annihilating.
He can now go stumping it through the States in
a manner which shows ne is completely freed from
that peculiar characteristic with which he was SO
afflicted previous to his nomination.
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From the Newark Eagle.
THE WRONG PASSENGER WAKED II

THE WRONG PASSENGER walked UP.
Permit me, Mr.. Editor, to relate an incident that
came under my own observation during recent trip
the Erie Railroad. In consequence Of an accident
(the locomotive running off the track) we were de-
tanned several hours, place called Norrodsburp
in Sullivan county. During this detention the sub.
Ject OF the Presidential election came up, and the
merits and dement's of the WIFI and Democratic
didates were freely discussed. A Democrat present.
of his arguments in favor of Frank. Pierce al
luded to his ndisPostion for public honors and re-
ferred to his resignation of the much coveted and
honorable post of United States Senator as evidence
He further urged his claims the of his disn.
terested and selfsacricing patriotism, as evnced in
his volunteering as private to fight his country's
battles in Mexico.
In reply to this Wing present asserted that the
resignation of the Senatorshp was caused by the in.
temperance of General PIERCE and that in
his friends prevailed upon him to quit the Senate and
leave Washington. He furthermore asserted that
General Pierce was but in one battle in Mexico and
at the commencement of that he tainted from fear.
and fell into ditch of reach of the enemys guns
No sooner had these assertions been made than
man stepped up and said, /" Stranger, donl know
who you are, or what you are, or where you from,
but Sir. say that any man who asserts that Frank
Pierce is drunkard a coward is liar. Sir, said
he, live in Concord Frank Pierce is my neg hbor
and know what you say 10 be lie; can bring
hundreds of Wings who know him personally, who
will join me in denouncing your SANDERS, and further
more, said he, when volunteers, were called for to
go to Mexico, twenty-eight men volunteered from
CODCoIu. Among nOS6 names was that OF Frank.
lin Pierce and William Messel-the latter is nv
name. l marched with him to the City of Mexico
and back, and after what have seen and suffered
with him, can't stand patiently by and hear him
called coward my tongue wouId. ceave to roof of
my mouth were to do and say further, that it
is disgrace to any American citizen be guilty of
the vile SANDER" Said he: F" Go with me to Concord
and Iii show you the hat worn by Gen. Pierce atthe
National Bridge when we were attacked by the
Guerillas. Through that hat passed two balls when
he led his men to the charge, and his escape from
death Miraculous The effect of this rejoinder
was electric Three cheers went up for the patriotic
and brave Mexican volunteers, Pierce and Messer,
and the Wing defamer shrank of, abashed and con-
founded.
1t would have done you good, Mr.. Editor to have
seen the fiery eye and beamng countenance of this
of the Granite State' as with honest indigna-
tion he defended his own and the good name of his
absent friend, and the friend of the people-Frank
Pierce. Said he, g Gentlemen, you must excuse me
for this exhibition of feeling but can't stand silent
ly by and hear Gen. Pierce called drunkard and
coward, when know its utter falsity.''
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Mail Arrangements at Raleigh.

arrival s'sd Departure Of Railroad and Stage
Lines at and from Raleigh
So NoRTHERN MAIL-(By Railroad.)
Leaves daily Except Sanday) = at S a. m.
Arrives daily Except SuRday) at 81 p. m.
The mail closes at 9 p. m. Of the day
before it leaves.
SOUTHERN MAIL-CBy SHAGGY
Leaves daily Except Sunday at 10 a. m.
Arrives daily Excerpt Sunday at 10 p. m.
t2+I Mail closes at am. ..v,.- q
laos WESTERN MAIL-(By STACEY
Leaves Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8 a. m.
Arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 81 D. m.
This mail is not due until II3 p. m, closes
=. at a..
PITTsBoRoUeH Mandy Stage.)
Leaves Tuesday and Saturday ats a. m.
Arrives Monday and Thursday at7p. M.
e. o. = Mail closes at 9 p. m.
GoLDsBoRogeH MAIL-(By STACEY
Leaves daily Except Sunday at a. m.
Arrives daily Except Monday at ga N.
Mail closes at a.. m.
TARBoRoueH MArL-(By Siage.)
Leaves Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at a. m.
Arrives Sunday. Wednesday and Friday at p.
Mail closes at p. m. night before.
RoxBoRoueH MAIL-(By Horse)
Leaves Friday at IL m.
Arrives Friday at 10 a. N.
Mail closes at 10 M.
October IL, 1852. 81
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THE LEGISLATURE.

We refer our readers to another part OF our pa
7,er for the proceedings of the Legislature from
Monday to Thursday, inclusive
II will be seen the Resolution of Mr.. Gimer, IN
relation to the Camden and Currituck case Is stll
undisposed Of On Tuesday, DR.. Shaw spoke
upon the subject with decided ability and force.
He went into statement of the facts In the case,
and in the course of his remarks he dealt some hard
blows on Messrs T. F. Jones, Bynum and Gllmer'
His effort has given him reputation at once as
ready and eloquent debater. His remarks shall
appear in our next.
The Committees on Senatorial Districts, Congress
sonal Districts, and apportionment of the Com
mons, are at work but we do not know how soon
they will report.
This day closes the third week of the session.
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CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF THE REPUBLIC

Waterman, WHAT THE NreHr! A friend in
the country asks opinion of the grand result on
Tuesday, November 2d-this day two weeks. We
feel justified by decisive elections in giving
their votes for Franklin Pierce and William R. King
viz MAINE 8. New Hampshire S, Pennsylvania 81,
Virginia Is, North Carolina 10. South Carolina 9,
Georgia 10, Alabama 9, Mississippi 7, Arkansas a.
Texas 4, Missouri 9. Iowa 4, Illinois IL, Indiana
Is, Wisconsin 5, Ohio %, Michigan Sin all I79,
80 more than is necessary to elect them.
New Jersey Democrat was in our Office yester-
day, and assured Us that his State and New York
would certainly vote for Pierce. Another friend
writes Us the same in regard to Rhode Island. The
recent vote in Baltimore almost certainly secures US
Maryland-and the late town elections give the same
fattering promise for Connecticut. Our party in
Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana, are in
the finest sPirts-and, far we can Judge, it is
only IN Vermont, Massachusetts and Delaware, that
the SewardItes can count with any certainty. Even
In Delaware the Democrats are making noble bat
tle-and in Massachusetts the Webster fever il at
the highest point of enthusiasm. 1.-THE Webster tick
ct in New York will take off large slice from the
Wing party, leaving the State Pierce and
King.]
California alone is left and are satisfied that she
too will vote for Pierce-altAough the Sewardites
persist in claiming her.
The above will show that we feel perfectly conf
dent of the of glorious ticket. But the
democrats must not relax in their effort-they must
devote every moment, from until the End No.
vember, to hard work. Let the voters be visited in
person, furnished with electoral tickets, and let
~ vote be cast. Let not confidence in the grand
suit prevent a single vote from being cast for the
highest honor in the canvass, and we invoke every
Democfat to do his whole duty and see that every
democratic vote be cast on the End November next.
aa= Richmond Enquirer.
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S The Register attempted to be witty, not
long since, over the effect produced our Pierce
and King flag by the late storm. Well, we made
the best reply we could, under the circumstances,
but our reply had scarcely been seen before the
registers flag foated gracefully down from bro
ken pole, leaving strip of ten cent cloth marked
with Scott and Graham! The stars and stri pes,
which the Register had been stately hosting as a
signal party meetings parted company with that
strange conjunction of Scott and Graham; and
people felt there something ominous in the fact
We would respectfully suggest to the Register
TO run up black flag and inscribe upon it in blue
letters, the following: Auburn, New York: " Gen.
Scott-the defender and extender of his country :"
WILLIAM 81. SEWARD. And as the Registers
party appears about this time to entertain pecu-
liar fondness for pictures the flag might also be
graced with drawings of Gen. Scott in his carriage
calling on Seward at Auburn, and of Greedy "spit-
ting" on the platform.
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EN The Richmond Wing is so enraged at the
result of the late elections that it calls Gen. Pierce
Oiue-nose Yankee" The Raleigh Register calls
MN " an obscure Yankee" Come, gentlemen, this
is the way to speak of Gen. Pierce FRANKLIN
FIERCE of New Hampshire, THE NEXT PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. We know the medicine
unpalatabe, but you will get used. to it after
while
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TATE, & co.
o Z o Z III I M g
And GentIemen's Furnishing Store.

THE above firm have rented the Store lately occupied
by the Insurance Company, west side Of Fayetteville
ST., Raleigh, for the sale OF our manufacture of
Ready Made Clothing,
wholesale and retail. Having established permanently
determined to sell here low in house in
Baltimore, any other house in the Union. Dealers
and the public generally, respectfully invited to call
and examine full and complete stock of Ready made
Clothing, and GentIemens Furnishing Goods. Being
the firm that supplied the Mcssrs Sh for the last
three years, those who have bought of Goods have
had satisfactory proof that they amongst the cheap
and best goods offered in this market. Being
manufactured by ourselves, for trade
ahed to sell as low any other house in the Union
TATE & CO.
Raleigh, Oct, 5, 1852. 97-3m.
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PIERCE AND KING CLUB.

The Pierce and King Club of this City had a
most enthusiastic meeting on Wednesday night
last. Gen. Saunders addressed the people present
for some two hours, in his most eloquent and efec-
tive manner He went over the whole ground oc-
cupied by the two parties, demonstrating most con-
clusively the soundness of Gen. Pierce and his
supporters, and the utter unsoundness of General
SCOTS supporters in the free States. The contrast
he drew between Gen. Pierce and Gen. Scott on
the subject of the Constitutional rights Of the
South, was alike true and striking, and it mast
have had its effect on Wings who were present.
Gen. Saunders also took occasion to reply to
some remarks recently made in the Scott Club by
Mr. Badger; and here, in vindication of the con-
duct and memory of James K. Polk, so unjustly
assailed by Mr. Badger, he was peculiarly impress
i've and eloquent.
We regret our lack of space to do justice to this
speech. 1t was one of the fullest, strongest, and
most effective efforts of the campaign. The old
"war-horse" of Democracy gets better as he grows
older. He closed his remarks amid a tempest of
applause, with the expression of the confident be-
lief that Franklin Pierce would be the next Presi
dent of the United States.
The Club will meet again on Saturday night,
the 23d, in the Courthouse, when speech may
be expected from L. OBJ. Branch, Esq, the Demo-
cratic Elector for this District. We hope to see a
full attendance on the occasion.
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TAKEN UP.

A ND committed TO the Jail of Wake County, on the
~ 22d of August last, negro boy who says his name
is WILLIAM and that he belongs to Benjamin Cook Of
Warren County, N, c. William is about 20 years old,
feet 8 or inches high, well made, quite bright
mulatto, weighs about las so pounds. The owner
is requested to come forward, pay charges, and take
him away he will be disposed of according to law.
w. H. HIGH, shift:
Raleigh October 18th, 1868. Go
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POLITICAL ATTENTION!

TNHE Democracy of Northampton will hold Demo-
CRATIC Mass MEETING in Jackson, on Saturday,
the sOsh instant to which the people of this and the ad
joining Counties respectfully invited A plentiful
dinner will be supplied for the of all who
NAV honor us with their the OCCASION The
Hon. JAMES c. Don and other eminent speakers
expected to address the people.
Northamp ton October 18th, 1852 97-3t.
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TNHE Subscriber offers for sale her House and Lot,
situated in the Southwestern part Of Raleigh, rear
the residence of Maj. Collins. The House is has
two Stories and the lot has upon it all necessary out
houses. There is half of ground attached.
good bargain may be had, application male
Persons who wish purchase, will of course examine
the premises. E. A. GORMAN.
RALEIGH Oct IA 1852 EFT.
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TRIUMPH IN CONNECTICUT.

The Hartford Times thus sums up the late de-
cided victory of the Democrats in the town cleo
tons of Connecticut:
"W have to-day heard from Monroe and Roxbury,
(democratic) and Washington (whig) making in all
60 Democratic towns, SO Wing, and IA equally divi-
ded. -
Our friends in Connecticut count with confidence
on carrying the State by from three to five thou
sand majority.
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HIeH TARIFF. The price of railroad iron in Eng
land has gone up from S2I to S31 per ton. This
adds, under ad UaLO,en tariff, S6 per ton to the
duty, thus increasing the protection on our side.
Will our high tariff Wings just note this down,
SO they may not forget it when they to oppose
the ruinous tariff of '46 Richmond ENQUIRER
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~" Versas - shall appear soon as we can
possibly make room for it. Register.
But sowing to press of other matter" upon
your columns we guess that article will not find
room soon, though you might afford to put in some
of it for the sake of variety. Doubtless your read
ers would think they had found it in a strange
place.
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% Gov. MEANS, of South Carolina has issued
his proclamation converting the Legislature on the
1st of November to cast the vote of the State for
President and Vice President.
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CERr1rcArE OF CHARACTER. In a recent Speech,
Mr.. John Minor Bolts exclaimed, +" Gentlemen, Gen
era Scott is perfectno fault BIZ found in him. -
This settles the question
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Historical Sketches of North Carolina,
FROM 1854 TO 1851.

FROM 1854 TO 1851.
COMPILED from Original Records, Official Documents
" and Traditional Sketches, &c., &c by JOHN H
WHEELER, late Treasurer of the State.
Extract from the University Magazine, MAY num-
beD: 81. E %.
"A most liberal expenditure of time and substance
has been made by native citizen of North Carolina
supply the young just coming the stage of action
with portion of knowledge to them peculiar and mpor
tant. He has furnished "reminiscences refreshing to all
which increase pleasures at home and abroad"
Extract from George Bancroft Historian of the United
States:
"There many separate pieces of Information and
valuable documents which of themselves worth the
price of this work which be found where
else"
This work is valuable to members and others
tanning the accurate returns of the population of each
County, and is for sale by
w. l.. POMEROY.
Raleigh, N. c., October 4th, 1852. 81
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MINIATURE PAINTING:

MR. HIRSCH, Artist, from Vienna offers his pro-
lNl fessonal services to the citizens of Raleigh.
For his skill Painter and a successful porayer
of hkenesses he kindly permitted to refer the
nifty to Hon. JOHN H. BRIAN, DR.. CHARLES E. JOHNSON,
GEORGE w. MoRDECAI, and FREDERIC G.. HILL.
Office on Fayetteville Street, Telegraph Buildings
Raleigh, Oct 18th, 1852. &C.
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INDIANAPOLIS, (Ia.,) Oct. Is. All but sixteen
counties of the State have been heard from, and
Wright (democratic governor has seventeen thousand
majority. r=-- 55a
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BARBECUE AND MASS MEETING.

rG>HE Democrats of the Dark Corner of Wake.
L will give BARBECUE at CLEMENTS MILL.
on Saturday, the 3Oth day of October Gen. Saun-
ders Mr. Dobbn, Mr. Branch Perrin Busbee, and other
distinguished Speakers are expected to attend. The
people generally of both parties are hereby invited
Oct. II, 1852. I'd.
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Es- "The Trials and Travels of great Hero
and his Retinue in search of Military Asylum"
Is the title of work we expect to be forthcoming
soon from the press Of the New York Tribune.
"ltten BY One of 'em," or somebody else. and
neatly done up in "yaller kivers," illustrated
with magnificent engravings Of that rich brogue u
ana " false and groundless lea covered car
mage and much mud and rain ia the back ground
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FOR PRESIDENT:
CEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
FOR VICEPRESIDENT:
WILLIAM R. KING,
OF ALABAMA.
ELECTION TUESDAY I'd OF NOVEMBER NOVEMBER

democratic Republican Elec'OFS'
r.. State at large, JAMES c. DOBBIN.
E; 1s % District, WILLIAM Fl. THOMAS.
second Sms' District, BURTON CRAlGE.
9 TS;p% District, WALTER F. LEAK.
Eo m,,t District, ROBERT P. DICK
Fifth District, ABRAHAM RENCHER.
Son,b District, SAMUEL ]. PERSON.
E;ahth District, D. G. w. WARD.
Nth District, THOMAS BRAGG.