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jury which the Constitution declares .I.u
be preserved" "a''
The law, then, is palpably unconstitutioro,
because it takes from man presumntiyain
free the right to be tried as freeman ony
it is because the Baltimore Conventions carn INV
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mitigation. p'0'
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When any member is about to speak in debate,
or deliver any matter to the House he shall rise from
ms seat, and respectfully address himself To Mr.,
Speaker and shall condno himself to the question
under debate and avoid personality
Mr. MANN continued Mr. Chairman, for
myself do not regret this interruption. But
did not think it possible, even after the Balt-
more edlct had gone forth, even after n Sena-
tor had been silenced at tho other end of the
capitol MIR, SUMNER, and also Representa-
i've on this floor, MIR. CLEVELAND because
they proposed to speak ON the subject of slave
ry-' did not think il possible, when | was in
the legitimate course Of making a speech. and
was rIghtlully entitled to the floor, and was in
order that a dozen men should start up here,
so hostile to hearing the words of truth and
soberness, when spoken in relation to the nst-
tut ON OF slavery, as 10 try to gag me down.
+ had spoken Of the cause OF Atrica's demon
alzaton and barbarism, ] had spoken of the
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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

e,oe Of the Wing papers pretend that the resOu-
...no adopted by the Baltimore Convention were
nrc, I'd through, and not fairly and honestly aooP.
The New York Journal Of Commerce. a neutral
nuts stop to the circulation OF this ialSehoou'
III following manner:
I" The greatest soliciude was felt througho9s the
I.nvass in regard to the platform. Mr.. Henry
" Murphy, of Now York, represented IN Ine com
u 80 IN resolutions the New York delegation
ml'' I State had also its delegate. The resolutions
Fac" tinted and ready to be presented, on the Gay
We Cen Pierce's nomination; and although pup,
Isitv was not intended to be given to them un'n
w. .dontion, copies in manuscript OF the resoiu'!o"
hieh Lida nv and adhere to" the Compromise in'
TO- the Fugitive Slave Law, and declaring 'nat
Liter should not be amended so as to impair IS
oaicacy-were in possession OF memoeIS, ""u i -
ehS II confidence, exhibited and not only las
Int its phraseology generally known, One
20 tho editors Of this paper examined that resou'o
annscrpt, and procured 1t to De seen oy dAo'ue'
81 earnest was the feeling as to the rlalIolni' 1o
80 was we venture to say, scarcely member o.
n Convention or a prominent outsider, Wfo nfo
oI distinctly know that the principle OF the Fugl1ve
IT. .Iv had been endorsed by the resolutions aoop
ted in committee. 1t was certainty wen II. c;ds
TO- New York delegation and their prominent TRENDS
The question on their adoption was put Immeola1ey
ofer the enthusiastic nomination OF MI: hlhs DIS io
President The attendance was tu-tne To'e III me-,
favor enthusastc-and when the negative y" 90 IT. ~
there were not over four or five responses. 1"ey
were so distinctly heard that they contrlou'eo III
great degree to give effect to the vote IN the smrma
i've, as being the of nnety-nine out OF every
hundred delegates. The resolution in regard 10 Inc
Compromise read distinctly; Its Ieaolng was was
called for second time, and the clerk ADDRESSED hi
self to the quarter of the house from which the call
proceeded lit was read third tine to another Por
lion Of the house, on third call. There can be no
question that it clearly understood and vo.eo lor
with an uuanmity which placedn lrreVocaoiy among
the great principles which firmly to be upheld oy
the Democratic party. The letter published ny us
on Saturday from leading Barnburner of this State
shows that opposition to it is not any longer II IL
ever vas one of the becs of the Barnburners that
thev intend merely to prevent the extension OF slave
~ 10 new territories, and that Gov Marcy was sup
norted because he meant to give effect 10 the Com
PROMISES of the Constitution
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STRONG VIEWS.

We conv the following from the Baltimore Sun
cf the 18th instant Let Southern Wings read and
ponder:
" NUTS FOR SOUTHERN DELEGATES TO CRACK.
Messrs. Edtors-Will you please insert IN your
widely circulating paper, the following plthy remarks
from the New York Herald, upon the Convention
now sitting in this city:
&" The Whie Convention IN Baltimore. This very
important body-the representatives OF the wing
party throughout the Union-met to-day In Batl
more Their proceedings will be highly important.
On their conduct and their will depend the
future usefulness, we'll the very existence, OF
the Wing party, national party, hereafter. But
more especially will these results depend on the
Southern delegates
"If the representatives of the South abandon the
Compromise and the Fugitive Slave Law-lt they
submit to the no-platform policy of Wm H. Seward
and to his candidate Gen. Scott, they give an
impulse and triumph the of anti slavery agl-
taon at the North, that will not only demollsh the
whig party in few months but in few years rend the
Union asunGer, and lead to another San Domingo In
the South. If the Southern delegates-any OF them
consent to the sacrifice of Fillmore and Webster
in order to crafty the abolition Influence OF the
North, they may expect general eXecraIlon among
the friends of the Compromise all over the Union
Can even Mr.. Mangum or Mr.. Stanly consent 10 I'M
moIate such men Webster and Fillmore, or aoan-
don the interests of their constituents, to swell
the victory of Seward and abolitonlss IN the North
We hope for better things Of every Southern wing
The Geographic news from BALTIMORE for fe"
days, will be very interesting"
There is person in the Northern States who I'M
destands public opinion better than the editor of the
Herald. and every word Of the above is as true as
Holy Writ. Southern men have come here with the
idea that Gen. Scott is popular in New York and the
North because the Seward party, with nine millions
of canal contracts to give out, have succeeded in
eectng Scott delegates. There never was greater
mistake in the world. He can no more get the cleo
toral vote of New York than Martin Van Buren, can.
Nor can he carry single Northern State, except
Vermont, and that is doubtful If the Southern
l. i lI,var fhoVy
need never again expect Northern man to stand up
in their behalf. If they sacrifice them now to this
hallucinaton belief in Scott's availability, then
farewell to the Wing party-farewell to the mon:
The compromise question will be re-opened, and
WHO in the North will dare throw himself in the
breach again to be stabbed by Southern men? We
tell them plainly, and tell them only that which
it is folly to disguise, the North viii not support
Winfield Scott, even though he be nominated by the
Wing Convention.
NEW YORKER, BUT NOT A DELEGATE"
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nAVIn & REID.

David S. Reid is one of the people, reared In num-
BILE life, plain and transformations In his manners with
higher ambition than to discharge faithfully the
duties imposed upon him. His elevation to Office has
not altered his free, familiar manner. Calm and col
ected, The pursues the course dictated by his clear
reasoning and sound judgment, confidently relying
upon the intelligence and honesty of the people. For
the years that he has presided chief Magistrate
OF the State, not single murmur of dissatisfaction
with his official course has been heard-except that
the Raleigh Register. the organ of political Goldfish
arisocracy, did once twice complain of his having
degraded his high position of Governor by carrying
home in his own hand some vegetables, or string
of fishes from market, instead Of sending servant
to do it !! No doubt he did this in the simplicity of
his republican nature; and the Register will find it
rather difficult matter to make the people believe it
would not be better for them if of their public
servants were disposed to wait upon themselves.
AS the champion of Free Suffrage Gov. Reid has
placed himself at the head of the advocates of popu-
lar rights. In him find none of that fiery impet-
uosIty, that rashness, that cratic flashing that char
acterlzes his competitor; but cool, clear and rgidly
systematic, aided by his good sound practical sense,
he untolds the treasures of his well stored mind in
way that carries conviction to the intelligent and
rejecting portion of the community. The more you
hear him the deeper do you find him. Mr.. Kerrs
speeches will do to listen to; but those of Gov. Reid
will do to reflect and study. Mr.. Kerr has wild,
visionary mind that plunges into schemes and meas
ures without due reflection; Gov. Reid is eminently
practical man, and weighs well, in all its aspects.
whatever he undertakes. Free and open in all his
opinions and views, he seeks not to rise Office by
evading important questions, and by demagoguical
:" ifs " and " buts.'
We have drawn the two men as we believe them
to be- and have spoken only the honest convictions
our heart. We believe Gov. Reid to be safe man
we regard Mr.. Kerr as unsafe. These being our
opinions we have expressed them freely, and will
ingly accord TO others, who may differ with u.s. like
expression of their sentiments.
Mountain Banner.
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LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscriber wishing oHgo 10 Afaoama next
Spring, will deliver to the highest bidder, in the
town of Wadesborough N. c.. on the first day of Sep
TENDER next 700 acres of land lying Cedar Creek,
joining the lands of A Stuart, Esq, u. Kinney, Esq
A. Moore and others. There is about IFS open
with good fences and in good repair and has endid
Dwelling House on it, and also other out houses neces
sary for farmer, and all The woodland is well
tmbered any land joining it, the open land has all
been cleared within four years, and produces good
better than land about here and yields Corn Cotton,
and small grain abundany it is neatly situated anc
place anywhere else in the United States
The water of the besteither Well or Spring water
are convenient This place is situated about six miles
southwest of Wadesboro', IN Arson County.
AT the same place and time, will be sold variety
OF household and kitchen furniture, farming materI-
ais and stock of every description % head of cattle,
mich cows ls head of sheep. 46 head of hogs. and
horses mule, and fine lot of poultry of every kind
Terms ofsae-al under $40 cash, and for all Sums
over that. notes with approved security will have be
gwen before the property delivered; credit four months
from day OF sale, with interest from date.
JOHN M. WARD.
Wadesboro', N. c.. June Goth. 1852. s26-stw.
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OBITUARY.

1t is with deep regret that we record the death
of the HON. WILLIAM BIDDLE SHEPARD
His constitution never very vigorous, but for
some months past his health had been declining and
on Sunday night, Goth instant, at his residence in
Elizabeth City, he finished his earthly career. He
was born at Newbern in the month of November,
1899. He the of the late William Shepard
OF that place, and therefore, is well known,
member of family highly distinguished for talents
himself the most distinguished Mr. Shepard has
long occupied conspicuous place in the public eye,
and was among the most valued sons of his native
State. He will be greatly missed, in the extensive
circle of relations and private friends, to whom he
had endeared himself well by faithful discharge
of all the duties of life, by the kindness of his
disposition his elegance of manners, and his
tanning and instructive powers of conversation. He
was educated at Chapel Hill, where he acquired
great distinction scholar; afterwards studied law
with the Hon. William Castor, and came the bar
in the County of Pasquotank in the year 1920 or
1921. Newbern, which has produced many eminent
lawyers, has given birth to equal Mr.. Shep-
ard, except the eminent and distinguished CASTOR,
the ilustrious Stanly, and the profound judg e and
jurst. John r. Donne He pursued his profession
with great success, having attained much emnence
therein until he was elected member of the House of
Representatives in Congress, in 1929. Being in easy
circumstances, he gave up his profession. He con-
tinued in Congress until 1887, when he declined re-
election In 1898 he elected to the State Senate,
and he continued member of that body, Except in
lS46 to the period of mis- death. He President
of the Branch Bank of the State Elizabeth City, at
the time of his decease. He twice married, hav-
ing by his first wfe-Miss Cazenove, of Alexandria
an only daughter; and by his last wfe-Miss Collins,
of Edenton-an only son.
In this hasty sketch have not time to advert to
the many occa sons, both in the Federal and State
councils, in which he distinguished himself and sus:
tanned the reputation he bore through life of
ing great ability. Indeed the of his abilities
was hardly known to himself for every exhibition
he made of them, it was plainly 10 be seen that he
was capable of still greater efforts. He was emf
nenty distinguished for his high moral courage and
noble elevation of character. But he has been cut
down in the midst of his usefulness and nothing
mains to US, while we humby bow to the will of
Providence but to regret the heavy loss State has
sustained at time when the abilities of all her sons
are needed, and to mngle tears of coincidence
with those of his bereaved relations.
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INTERESTING STATISTICS OF THE NEW YORK Posi-
OFFICE. 1t appears from official statement that
during the quarter ending March 31st. there were re-
ceived by sea at the New York postoffice 645,l79
letters and 3lO,8l2 newspapers. OF the letters re-
ceived le3,342 were by the Chagres steamers 81
946 by the Bremen steamers 81 ,795 by the Collins
line 262Ss2 by the Cunarders, and 24,224 by pri-
vate ships During the same period there were sent
III, OO4 by the Chagres steamers; 1904 by the
Bremen lO9,743 by the Collins; 266,l0s by the
Cunard steamers, and 1883 by private ships-total
697, 292. Newspapers sent, 435,l36. The whole
number of sea letters received and sent 1922
To this add the domestic correspondence of the quar-
ter $685. 493, and 100000 circulars and it will give
7,115,954 letters and circulars that have passed
through the Office during the quarter, or daily aver
age Of nearly 80, 1000. The gross amount of domes-
tic and foreign letters sent and received for the quail
ter ending June 80. 1851. being the last quarter under
the old law, 4494, 43O, showing an increase in
favor of the quarter ending March 81, 1859, of L.:
II9 O63 letters about 25 per cent, Independent of
the vast increase of circulars. These facts afford
Strong and convincing argument in favor of cheap
postage.
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The Louisville Democrat has the following on the
ovDonces of Government

The Louisville Democrat has the following on the
expenses of government:
Sixty millions of dollars per annum only think
of it! Nearly hundred and fifty tons of gold, or
twenty five hundred tons of silver! The annual ex
pendtures of the Federal Government in gold would
load train of one hundred wagons ton and half
each or in silver, train of sixteen hundred. Two
thirds of the annual product of California cannot more
than keep the treasury supplied. The statistics Of
our cotton crop sometimes reckoned immense. but
in ordinary seasons the expenditures of the Federal
Government would swallow up the whole of it at
market value. Sixty millions gone, consumed, and
sunk in unproductive hands! This sum would edu-
cate every youth, male and female, in the u States.
II would build three thousand miles of railroads.
about twice as many as have been built by the State
of New York; with all her wealth and enterprise, and
nearly one-third as many have been built in the
United States up this date. This is paying dearly
for the luxury of government. Suppose man could
earn fifty cents per day over his expenses it would
require the earnings of three hundred and eghtyfour
thousand men to supply the treasury of the United
States, if they day laborers, to support that
system of extravaganza and profigacy at Washing
TONI
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Forestv1lle Female Academy.
June %, 1852.

NHE exercise of this institution will be resumed on
i the third Monday in July. The principal Mr.; B.
y. JUSTICE, will be assisted, as formerly, by Miss
VIRGINIA C. RAMSAY, of Raleigh. Pupils will be
received at any time of the and charged only
from date of entrance No deductions will be made ex-
cept in of protracted illness.
Terms in English 81, so, $lG 1880, according to
advancement.
Sc &C French, 500
&c Latin, 500.
Music on Piano or Guitar, with use of instrum EN-,
$500
Board may be had with the Principal at seven dollars
per month, or in the neighborhooG at six.
For further particulars address the principal or Mr..
PEYToN DUNN, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Forestvlle, N. c., June l4h 1852. a. CIV.