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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03
THE BALTIMORE DELEGATES.

The Democrats of Virginia, it appears, have de-
termned to appoint not less than four Delegates from
each Congressional District to the Baltimore Con-
vention and the Democracy of other Southern States
have, believe, in almost every instance. disregard
ed the suggestion of the last Convention and ap-
pointed more than Delegate from District.
So long as it was probable that the other States
would conform to the suggestion of the last National
Convention, were content to pursue the same
course; but the matter has assumed different aspect
and we think our friends in North Carolina owe it to
themselves and to the cause claim the same right
which is being exercised by their brethren in other
States. We would therefore respectfully suggest,
that the District Conventions to be held, appoint
least four Delegates each to Baltimore. In the last
Convention there were five Delegates, believe, in
attendance from this District, and or eight from
the Ninth District.
The rule adopted by the Delegates from this State
in the last Convention, the vote of the
State for candidate without division, the vote of
each District being determined by majority of the
Delegates present. This is good rule, and we hope
it may be adhered to in the next Convention. When
State divides her vote in Convention she voluntari-
ly impairs her just ght in the council, and
fails, matter of course command the influence
to which she is entitled. The Democrats of Virginia
Gently determined to maintain this rule, far they
concerned of voting and acting as unit in the
next Convention.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

TUNNEL UNDER THE HUDSON. A bill was in
troduced into the Legislature of New York, on
Wednesday, to incorporate company to construct
tunnel under the Hudson river, Albany.
A survey and estimate have been made, and the
plan is considered feasible. 1t is believed that
perfect work can be constructed, with double
track and an easy grade, for half million of dol
lars. ". Y. Com. advertiser.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

An Agricultural Meeting held in Goldsbo-
rough on Saturday last, and Agricultural and
Mechanical Association formed for Wayne County.
George w. Collier, Esq, presided, and George v.
Strong and w. B. Gulick, Esqures, acted as Sec
retaries. The following gentlemen were elected of.
fcers for the ensuing year. Geo. w. Collier. Presi-
dent; William X. Lane and John Everett, Vice
Presidents; w. T. Dortch, Secretary; and z. L..
Thompson, Treasurer.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

The Bengal Hurkaru states that Tien Teh, the
new Emperor of China, is Christian, having been
baptized by the late DR.. Gutzlaff.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

Read the excellent speech, in our columns to-day,
of Mr.. Appleton, of Maine.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03
PENNSYLVANIA WHIGGERY.

The late Wing Convention of Pennsylvania, which
nominated Gen. Scott the first choice of that State
for the Presidency by a vote of ll3 to 5, adopted
Resolutions in favor of the protective poicy-declar-
ed /" that the Wing party of Pennsylvania is now,
and has been, firmly and periodically attached
to the Constitution of the United States ''-decared
also that the Wing party of that State is
IDENTIFY devoted the Union it is, and that it
CARDS reasonable all attempts, come from what
quarter they may, to sunder the national compact,
weaken its binding force and obligations. The
fifth Resolution dominates General Scott as the first
choice of Pennsylvania-the sixth eulogizes Mr.
Fillmore in the hg hest TERMS and halls him semi
nently national and truly conservative" and "as
bright ornament to the Wing pary-and the seventh
inssructs the Delegates from Pennsylvania to vote
for Gen. Scott. The eighth Resolution is as follows:
Is ResUlred, That we tender hearty thanks to
Ex-Governor Johnston for the manly efforts put forth
by him to reduce the State Indebtedness and lessen
the State taxes, and deeply regret the defeat which
deprived the State of his her chief
utive officer. His administration is be referred to
of the proudest in the annals of our State, and
adds new lust!e to her fair name and fame at home
and Abroad
This Johnston is rabid Abotionist. He was
defeated by Gov. Bger mainly on account of his
Freesoil and Abolition principles and his disregard
of the rights of the South, shown by his course
in refusing to sign the repeal of the " obstruction
law, - as well rs by his conduct in relation to the
Chrstiana murderers He also advocated, in his last
message, the repeal modification of the fugitive
slave law.
Such is Pennsylvania Whiggery, and such the
auspices under which Gen. Scott is brought forward
for the Presidency.
We shall whether Southern Wing Editors
publish these Resolutions, or withhold them from
their readers.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

~ We are requested to state that mes"" - in
the Democrats of Johnston County will be nS'' 4
SmithfeId on Saturday the 18th day OF AP'"'
full attendance is desired.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

We have the latest European news by the S'''''
ship Canada. II. t,.>
The political news is unimportant. England "'
land, France, Spain, and Austria are quiet ,.b
The dates from Liverpool are to the 2On o. ,r,
Cotton had slightly receded, but rallied OIL ''''
val of the Baltic, closing steady at previous ~
tons. The sales of the week were 45,OOO OS''''
Breadstuffs were much depressed.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

The Washington correspondent of the n. Y. Com
mercial Advertiser says" General Scott remarked,
in the presence of a number of HE friends, recentv
that if he was elected President he should live about
three months.''
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

The New York Herald estimates the expense to the
United States in the case of the fugitive slave Sims,
at $4,000, and the expense to the owner at $4,000,
making SO 300 paid to reclaim escaped slave
der the law. This test, adds the Herald, proves the
law TO be dead letter in Massachusetts.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

Congress having passed the bill making 'an Work
rants assignabe, they are now quoted In NC" and.
at 1928 to $135, inactive and in limited O0 ,bsu
The bill will reduce their price by bringing
freely into market.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

The Cumberland (Md.) Aleganian of Friday ' 's5
disease which has baf1ed the best meolI es5es.
has been prevailing for time past In hG Tnown
the upper par. of this county. The approach
by Slight pain, which soon extends over the the
drawing the body nearly double, and causing gho is
most excrucatng pain to the person attacked, cs in
only relieved by death, which usually taxes ,"Ir de-
few hours. Families have been almost en' rhs,e
stroyed by it, and we hear of an instance He'd
widow and three children were attacked anu Wv
one little child only escaping.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-03

This vote was taken in the House of Represen-
tatives the Ist of March, when Mr.. Fitch of In
diana, moved suspension of the rules for the pur
pose OF introducing resolution of acquiescence in
the Compromise. On this motion the record shows
81 democratic votes in the affirmative and 50 demo-
voted yea, and So nay.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
TRULY NATIONAL SENTIMENT.

/ eschew this new doctrine of interfering in the
affairs Of Europe, mystifed it is in the cautious
phrase, where caution itself betrays the danger of
the idea by yelling its nakedness in confusion Of
words intervene TO prevent interyeation' stand
upon the ancient ways antiques vias of our fathers
peace and friendship with all nations, entanglna
alliances with none; good wishes to all people
struggling for freedom; acknowledgment of their
Independence, if successful, without inquiry into
the right or wrong of the revolt; asylum to the
vanqulshed, from the moment he touched the soil,
or trod the deck of an American vessel with the
rights OF person and property, from the instant Of
his arrival among US; with all political rights in
five years, if he chooses, election to the Presidency
alone excepted This is our ancient policy, and l
adhere to it. And it surely is something worth
thanks, and no doubt has them from the political
ly unfortunate of all nations 1t gives them a
country in which they can make their home, after
having lost their own. 1t gives them spot on
which they can stop, and turn, and stand 1t is
something to have such refuge, and at a time when
continental Europe is vergng to the condition of the
Roman world in the last days of the Republic and
under the Empire, when the vanqushed fell upon
his sword, and died or received the order to die,
and did it; because there was not spot on the
earth on which he could be sheltered from the pur-
suit Of the conqueror or the master"
Extract from Ex-senator BENroNs Speech to the Demo
crazy q yrson county, (Ao) in Mass Meeting Thursday,
April /, 1852.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
POSITION OF THE UNION PARTY OF GEORGIA

fUolIlON Of The UNlUN PAhTf OF GEORGlA.
The following are the resolutions adopted on
Thursday last by the State Convention of the Union
Party Of Georgia-the first and third having been
carried unanimously, and the second by vote of
four-ffths Of the Delegates present:
Rssolued That the Constitutional Union Party will not
give its support any candidate for the office of Pres
dent Vice President of the United States unless the
Convention nominating such candidate shall declare its
acquiescence in the of Congress known the
Compromise Measures and its determination to consider
these final adjustment of the matters en-
braced by them.
Resolved That this Convention, at this time will take
action in relation to the approaching Presidential
election.
Resouea That another Convention of the Constitutional
Union party be called after the Democratic and Wing
Conventions have made their Presidential nominations
FOR the purpose of considering said nominations and
the purpose Of taking such action in relation the Pres
Dental election shall be deemed proper and that said
Convention be held in Medgeville at such time the
President and Vice Presidents of this Convention shall
hereafter appoint and make public.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01

BALTIMORE, APRIL 30-4 p. M.
The shock Of earthquake noticed in Washington was
sensby felt here yesterday by large number Of persons
Many Of the houses trembed to their foundation caus
ing considerable alarm felt it myself quite plainly,
but not thinking Of earthquakes the time supposed it
was nothing than the heavy rumbng Of carriage
or wagon the pavement learn that il was also felt
in Frederick city in Baltimore county and other parts Of
the State.
Business to-day is steady. Nothing doing in -four.
Holders firm in asking $4124 AIS for Howard street
and City Mills. Red wheat 96 q % white 81 l0i. Corn
So q SO. Rye "A. Oats 83 a SO. The tobacco market
is firm sales of about 800 hhds during the week Of Md
and Ohio at last weeks prices The inspections
800 hhds. Holders are firm, and buyers willing to
purchase Shad Potomac selling at S9.50a $40. Her
rings do S475 $6 per bbl whiskey 20l 2li to %.
Stocks firm
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STATE CONVENTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

We learn from the South Carolinian," publish
ed at Columbia, where this Convention is holding
its sessions, that hundred and forty-seven Dele
gates were present on Monday last, he first day Of
its meeting,) including representation from all the
districts and parishes in the State except ST. Georges
Dorchester Some Of the District Delegations how
ever, were not full The total number of absentees
was twenty-five, viz:
All Saints, one; Clarendon two; Darlington one Edge
field one; Fairfield one; Greenville, one Horny, one;
Lancaster one; Orange, one Pendleton two Spartan
burg one; St. Phillips and st. AIichaers four St. Tho
mas and st. Dennis, one Williamsburg one York. two.
Governor j. H. MEANS was elected President Of
the Convention by nearly unanimous vote and on
taking the chair he made brief address, in which he
alluded to the delicate nature Of the duties devolved
upon the body, and urged upon its members, as
preliminary step in the discharge of their duties the
necessity OF healing the party dissenons which had
paralyzed the power of the State to redress the
wrongs of which they complained
The Convention then elected its subordinate Off
GERS and after some other formal business adjourn
ed for the day.
On re-assembling the next day, TUESDAY, reports
were received from the committees on rules and on
printing; after which, Mr.. CHEvRs offered resolu-
ton that the President appoint committee Of
twenty-one, to whom should be referred the act Of
the Legislature providing for the appointment Of
deputies to Southern Congress and the call of
Convention, which committee should be instructed
to consider and report thereon. The resolution was
agreed to, and after recess of an hour, the Presi-
dent announced the following gentlemen as compos-
ing that body;
Langdon Cheves, ]. P. Richardson, W. B. Seabrook, A.
P. Butler, D. E. Huger, r. w. Barnwel, J. j. Evans j.
n. Whitner, D. L. Wardlaw, Ed Frost f. H. Wardlaw
B. F. Dunkin, j. Buchanan, B. F. Perry Maxcy Gregg,
L. Belnger, f. w. Pickens ]. w. Hayne, W. W. Harlee,
Henry Arthur, and Saml McAiley.
The Convention then adjourned to Wednesday.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
POLITICS IN GEORGIA.

We learn from the Savannah Republican that
after the adjournment of the Union State Conven-
ton of GEORGIA, on Friday last, supplemental
meeting held by those who desired to be repre-
sented in the Baltimore Democratic Convention.
There were present from twenty-five to thirty
Union Democrats, including some who were not
delegates to the Convention that had Just adjourned
This supplemental meeting passed resolutions affirm
ing the principles set forth by the Democratic Ma
tional Convention of 1S4S, and endorsing and re-
teratng the sentiments Of the resolutions Of Messrs
JACKSON and HnLYER, as recently adopted by the
House Of Representatives. 1t was also resolved to
send twenty Delegates (who were appointed by the
meeting) to represent the State in the National
Democratic Convention, with distinct understand
ing that the foregoing principles will be affirmed by
that body, and that the said Delegates urge their
adoption as the only sound and reliable basis of ac-
ton for the National Democracy.
This proceeding is in conflict with the course de-
termined upon by the Union Convention, which re-
solved to maintain an independent position, and TO
send no Delegates to either Of the National Con-
ventions The Delegates thus appointed cannot,
therefore land it is said they will not) 90 to Bal
timore as representatives Of the Union Party nor
can they claim to represent the Democrats, as that
party, at its regular Convention, convened about the
first Of the month, had previously appointed forty
Delegates to represent it at Baltimore. In what
character, then, will these new Delegates be re-
ceiyed
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THE wings OF NORTH CAROLINA.

We learn from Raleigh that the Wing State Con-
vention of North Carolina, which met in that city
on Monday, nominated JOHN KERR, of Caswell
county, for Governor Of the State and passed reso
lutions recommending WILLARD FILLMORE and
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM for the offices of President
and Vice President of the United States The fol-
lowing are the Resolutions relating to National At
fairs, which met the enthusiastic approval of the
Convention:
First That WILLARD FILLMoRE, for the able, firm and
patriotic in which he has administered the Gov
ernment deserves the confidence of the whole country
and do hesitate declare that he is the first choice
Of the Wings of North Carolina for the office of President
of the United States
Second That VIM. A. GRAHAM, by his ability integrity
and patriotic devotion the country has endeared him
self to the people Of this State; and believing him faith
full and capable we earnestly recommend him to the Wings
Of the Union for the office Of Vice President
Third That whilst thus declaring choice for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency win nevertheless
daily support the nominees of the Wing National Conven
tion they unequvocay in favor Of sustaining the
Compromise measures which insist should be adhered
and carried into faithful execution as final settle
men in the principle and substance Of the dangerous and
exciting subjects they embrace. And we declare it
the opinion of this Convention that candidate for the
Presidency Vice Presidency obtain the vote Of the
Wing party of North Carolina unless he is beyond doubt
in favor Of maintaining the entire series Of Compromise
Measures.
Fourth. That opposed to the doctrine Of inter-
venon and declare that it is the duty Of the General
Government to adhere strictly to the foreign policy Of
Washington.
Fifth That dsapproye the legislation Of Congress
by which the Public Lands the property of all
the States often appropriated for the sole and
elusive benefit of the new States and insist and shall
continue to insist that in the disposition Of said lands for
purposes Of Education and Internal improvements the
State of North Carolina should receive her equal and just
share of the same.
Sixth. That we cherish cordial and immovable at
tachment the Constitution and Union Of the States and
determination to resist every attempt to ALLEVIATE
portion of country from the rest and to enfeebe
the sacred ties which bind together its various parts
Some other resolutions were adopted, as we learn
from the Raleigh Register Ito which office we are
indebted for the above but they relate exclusively
to the affairs of the State.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01

LIGHT IN MASSACHUSETTS. the first time
in number Of years. far our recollection serves
us, the Massachusetts, House Of Representatives has
exhibited slight measure Of conservatism on the
subject Of slavery, or rather Of the Fugitive Slave
Law Last Friday they indefinitely postponed the
following resolutions, by vote of 17S to 1862:
Resolved That the act of 1885, known as the fugitive
slave law is opposed alike to the doctrines Of Chris
tianity and TO the fundamental maxims Of free gov
eminent that 1t is unconstitutional unjust and OPP
pressve and that II ought to be speedily and forever
repealed
Resod That Massachusetts, protests against the de-
lverng into slavery of found upon her SOIL and
under the jurisdiction of her laws in the actual enjoy
ment Of freedom especially without due process Of law
and without trial by jury before legally constituted
judicial tribunal
Re'Oird That Massachusetts, expects Of her Senators
and Representatives in Congress that they win in all
respects conform to the principles in these resolutions
expressed.
Suffolk county Boston and Chelsea) gave only one
vote for the resolutions Barnstable county only two;
Dukes county and Nantucket none; Hampden county
Ave- The resolutions received their strongest support
in the large county Of Worcester which gave only nine
votes against them and in Bristol and Plymouth coun
ties each Of which gave only sir votes against them.
fJourndi of Commerce.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
THE HON. JOHN SERGEANT.

We learn with much pleasure from the Philadel-
phia Inquirer that the Hon. JOHN SERGEANT who
has been dangerously i'll for some time, was con-
siderdbly better on Saturday last His reported
death, therefore, as announced in the New York pa
pers of Saturday, and consequently in the National
Inteligencer Of Monday, was incorrect Mr.. s. has
been confined to his room for about six weeks, and
although still severely indisposed hope is INDUCED
that he will yet recover.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
FROM OREGON.

The dates are to the 26th Of March, but, beyond
the fact that the difficulties with the Cape Flattery
Indians had been settled satisfactorily the news is
neither OF interest nor Importance Fattery Jack,
their chief assured Governor DOUGLASS that he had
executed ten of his tribe and buried one alive.
The U. s. sloop Of war Viaccnncs arrived at
Astoria on the 14th Of March, and was to sail for
San Francisco about the 2Sth
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AN ACCOMMODATING PLATFORM.

The Missouri Democratic Convention must have
been good natured assemblage 1t was disposed
to do any thing that any body asked, and to adopt
in its platform every thing that any body desired
provided the doing or the adopting was likely to
gain vote, or swell the number Of the g reorgan-
lied" In the first place, Bentonians and anti
Bentonians were among its nominees and its officers
In the next, it endorsed the Baltimore platform Of
1913, and the Virginia resolutions of and 49, This
will be gratifying to the State Rights Democracy Mssis
sipp who made the very endorsement So far the
two organizations 60 hand in hand But the Mssourans
went further they approved the compromise measures
denounced notification and oil enemies of the Union of
the States and Of the Democratic party But the Msss
sippi State Rights hate the compromise believe in
notification and the right of secession and certainly were
not year ago particularly friendly either to the Union
or to the Democracy for they preached up resistance
the laws Of the one and attempted organization entire
y distinct from the other
We submit how these opposite tenets of the Missis
sppi and Missouri Democracy be both consistent with the
resolutions Of 1882 Under those elastic resolutions the
former denounce the compromise and believe in nulfca-
ton while the latter affirm the right of secession and
condemn the adjustment Is the Baltimore Convention
to settle which is right and what the resolutions of 9S
really meant the latter to be adopted and the free
soler to be received in full communion believing them
consistent with abolitionism the old-line Democrat
affirming they preach up unionism and the State Rights
men reading in them secession and notification? There
may be harmony in this case, with respect nomina-
TONS but in point of principle, the platform which al
lows so much difference of opinion must be dscordant
in his materials it is accommodating in its structure
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