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THE STANDARD.
RALEIGH, N. C..
saturday. MAY 8. 1859.
AFEW PLAIN QUESTIONS.

A FEW FLA1N W Ed lONS.
CIV. Reid is known to be in favor of Equal Suf-
, to be established according TO the forms Of the
ronst,uon through the instrumen,ali.y of the Leg
.,ure and by the ratification of the people at the
H. and he is also known to be in favor of the ba-
s If representation in both branches of the Legis-
hure as it is.
We now, in the name of the people, call upon the
hrs Whig organs in this place-the Register, the
s,r and the Times-to answer the following ques-
s and we invite public attention to the course they
nav see fit to pursue. If they have answers to make
these questions we should like to know what they
.r; bu, if silent, or if they should evsde or resort
specal pleading, We shall conclude, as the people
z1l that another attempt is to be made to humbug
and deceive the honest voters Of the State.
The Convention which nominated Mr.. Kerr took
ground in favor of submitting it to the people to say
whether they will have Convention to amend the
Constitution Mr.. Kerr is one of the people, and as
Candidate for Governor, is the representative Of
many people: Is he for or against a C0nrention?
The question OF Equal Suffrage will come up in
the next Assembly, for two-thirds vote: IL Mr..
herr for or GSQtnH EQu0I CuU'uSc:
Many Wings in the State are in favor of changing
The basis of representation in the Legislature and
Convention is sought with this view: IL Mr.. Kerr
for or again,t the basis as Il is?
Submit II to the people to say whether they desire
sConven,ion or not, to amend the Constitution. II
hsy say yes, let the Convention be held, and our
vses. men sent to it. Registe-.
The Constitution provides that no Convention ol
the people of this State shall be called, unless BY
he concurrence of two-thirds Of all the members OF
each house of the General Assembly,; and yet the
Register and the Wing Convention, in direct oppo-
siOn to the plain language Of the Constitution. pro-
rs TO call Contention by majority Of the people al
kbalo!bor
But suppose, as the Register processes TO believe
aspeOple should say yes, what then9 How is Z
Ee.hirds vote to be obtained! Will that paper en-
ishten US!
The truth is, the agitation is to be kept up for par
guiposes-,he West is promised increased strength
s'he result of it, and; in the end, Convention
while The East is expected to endure this agitation
solely tor the benefit of ambitious ofice-seekeEs ant
hungry Wing leaders. Will the people Of the Stat
submit 10 this! Will the friends Of Eqnal Suffrag
Stand by and their favorite measure strangled b.
eee Wing leaders And are these leaders to b
Permitted to rip up the whole State Constitution ant
change the basis, merely because the Democrat
nave demanded that the Constitution shall be 80 al
esd' according to its own forms, as to allow thos
sno now vote for Commoners to vote for Senator
also! Are the people, when they demand a righ
@s told they shall not have it unless they will sub
ah to agitation, to open Conventions, and to radics
'aanses, which they do not want, in their fnndamer
hlhw1
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THE TWO-TH1RDS RULE.

1t has been stated and generally believed that the
,wo-,hirds rule was 6rst adopted by the Baltimore
Convention in 1874 for the express purpose Of de-
feating Mr.. Van Buren. The correspondent Of the
Washington Telegraph pronounces this statement e.
roneous and gives the origin and history Of the two
thirds rule, as follows:
"The candidates for President and Vice Presiden,
Of the Democratic party were formerly nominated by
a Congressional caucus of Democratic members.
These Congressional caucuses having become unPop.
ular Democratic National Convention for the nomi-
nation Of President and Vice President assembled for
the first time, at Baltimore, in May, 1882. II was
after Mr.. Van Buren's rejection Minister to Eng
land by the Senate of the United States. There was
strong feeling with the Democratic party IN New
York in favor of his nomination as Vice President
with Gen. Jackson for President. 1t was also under
stood that Gen. Jackson was favorable TO Mr. Van
Buren's nomination, which gave him great strength
with the party throughout the Union. The delega.
ton from New York was composed Of the Hon. Siaa
Wright and other leading and prominent men Of the
casting about it ascertaned that Gen. Jack
son was the unanimous choice for President and tha
there was but little opposition TO Mr.. Van Buren, fo
Vice President. In this Of things, and with the
full knowledge that Mr.. Van Buren could command
much than two-thirds Of the votes for the con
venton, Mr.. Wight suggested to his colleagues tha
proposition should be made 20 the convention tina
il should require w6;hirds to make a nomination 70
President aud Vice President. This was done b!
way of showing the liberality and magnaaimi,y o
Mr.. Van Buren's fiisnds-nainely. that they did no
wish him nominated unless he could demonstrate, b!
a two.thirds vote, the strong hold he had upon tn
feelings and confidence ofthe party. The two.'hird
rule was accordingly adopted on the suggestion 9
the Hon. Silas w right. with the appreciation OF u
colleagues, all being prominent friends Of Mr. Va
Buren,, and Mr.. Wriah. being considered se standing
at the head Of the delegation. Gen. Jackson wa
unanimously nominated for President, and M. Va
Barea,. with much smninity, for Vies President"
The writer thsn states that the two-thirds Tul
was adopted by the Baltimore Convention in 1896 an
1910, and applied both occssions TO the seet
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S.. SCOTT AND SEWARD.
We copy -s'e following items from the Washington
Of the Baltimore Sun, aeutraF pa

SCOTT AND SEWARD.
We copy tie following items from the Washington
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun, aeu.rar pa:
per: go
"A couner.nanfes,o will soon be published 10 the
manifesto of the Southern Wing members who leta
the Congressional; Wing Caucus lately held at the
capitol and attempt will be made in this counter
manifesto, 10 prove that Gen. Scott is as good
promise Mr.. Fillmore. or Mr.. Webster. OF Mr..
anybody else. ..- .... - 81 d.
Gen. Scott, is believed, will, after all, come
out with compromise letter, with view Of securing
the South. The decided opposition Of the Native
Americans n Penney yivania. and Of the order of the
United Americans in New York, have had the in
iuence to soften the Gems Figor, and Mr.. Seward
himself is said have expressed himself in favor OF
few discreet lines, do away with certain preudi'
ces that might exist in the minds lot only OF South
ern Wings, bot in the Whig Union men Of the North
itself Though declaration in favor Of the compso
mise might not add to the bona J6de voters OF Gen.
Scott in the North, the fac, cannot be denied tina, it
would place the commissaria, Of that army in an IN
co,nparably superior position, which is all important
| to the great Presidential campaign.
| Room No. II Of the Astor House-commoniy
| know q in New FORK as the Seward COMMITTEES Room
l-is now transferred to Washington, where com
m,tee Of vigilance is about to be established for free
soil purposes"
BANK OF Cart FEAa. The general meeting Of
the Stockholders of the Bank Of Cape Fear a. he'd
At the Banking Hoase in this town on Monday mora
ing tho Sd inst. We understand tha. the Stock wss
| gensnlly represented. ga zs. .,as ,i... -,
Dsnisi Dieksoa appeared a the proxy Of the State
The following gsntisnen were re-electsd Disec'o''
| for the snsuiag year. g.. -
.Oa behalf Of the S,.te, Jno. Walker. p. X. Dick
4 ipson, Owen fennol and David Reid -',sc. pa "a
On behalf of the Sosekhotders. 4. J. ReRosset
John Nootter, Thos. n. Wright F. j. t1isl, 1ohs
D: Jones, Vim. A.. Wright asd WilassC. Bss'sa
-
! Thsmas III. Wright w.s subsequently, reelected
President, and H. r. Savage, Cash'r. -
i -, -. sis .iss'. y.s., =, - Wilmingaen Hera6
Col. Doniphsn, il 10 stated. declines 70 accept th
pomina,ion Of shs .Whig Convention for Governor
! Missouri, -..rf g...,. -.,.. ..-...is .....- :.
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MAnurAcry.E or Ros.N Oh. Messss. Desves.
IL Co. have erected manufactory st Chester, Ps.s
for the production Of rpsn oil, with capital Of ooo
OQQ Dr. Young. late Of Philadelphia. s about erect
ing similar establishment there, With espsi OF
145e,ooo. -'',. -. .l.-,- 49, H..
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ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.

!. Nav YORK, May 80 p. m. The Pacific has ar
rived with Liverpool dates tire 2lst uIt. The sales
Of cotton during the four previous days ind been hi
~ .nine thousand bales. Prices had advanced an
eighth corn was also shade better. Consois closed
! at ninety-nipe and half to fye.eighis.
The Washington arrived at Southampton on the
18th, all well. ... -. .- .....,. go. ...,.
Parliament reassemb1ed on the l9th. An impor.
ant debate tnok-place on q motion 10 aPpoint
mi,,ee examine the East India Compahys charter,
and investigate the company government Of the In.
dian empire. The motion was agreed to. The Com.
mons then took up the passenger amendment act.
Mr.. Sidney Herbert argued that the cooperation of
cessary to carry out the provisions Of the act and
lish government, TO communicate with the Govern
u'rn, at Washington. .......,.... .
The court OF excheqner has rendered Judgment
against Alderman Salonons, settling the point that
none but Christians can he sent to Parliament
Rosas arrived at Queenstown on Friday.
The protest Of the heirs Of Leuis Philippe against
conscatinn Of their property had been heard at Paris
Messrs. Poet and Berger were counsel for the Or
leans family. The Prefect Of the Seine, in behalf Of
the President, protested against the jurisdiction of the
court and the matter was postponed till Friday.
Political exiles are hereaferto be sent from France
to England or Spain.
The remaining prisoners Of the Lopez expedition
were daily expected at Gibraltar on their way home.
/ The Central German Emigration Society complain
that swindling agents are inducing the Polish pea
santry TO leave their hoes by representing that the
| = King Of America has granted 10 Kossuth vast
tracts OF land Tor the purpose Of settlement. =
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NAVIGATION OF THE YADKIN.
Wecopy the following from the Salem Press; and
join the Press in the hope that the Yadkn may be
rendered navigabie at an early day:
"NAvlaArIKe raE YADKIN. A correspondent from
Huntsville writes, under date Of April 2Sth, 10 fol-
lows:
"A boat loaded with $50 bushels corn passed
down the Yadkin River to-day. 1t was loaded at
Wiksboro' and bound for Salisbury. The boat 10
40 SO feet long, and 10 IL feet wide. Thus
far they have proceeded without much difficulty; the
only place where they troubled was at the Bean
Shoals, some Is miles North Of Huntsville. The
Boat the property Of Alexander and James Hack
eu aud they say they going to make another boat
and come down again." :.
A Yadkin Navigation Company was in existence
many years ago, and expended all the funds. we be-
Iieve, at Beans Shoals, to very little purpose
which, however, does not prove conclusvely that the
river cannot be made navigabe at that point. Anac
improve the Yadkin River was passed by the Leg.
isature Of ls46-47, and the spirit of improvement
seemed to be up.-alas |! but for season only
when this important enterprise was again apparently
abandoned. ... .. ...-..s .... -.
And now We are glad to see the citizens Of Ysdkin
county moving in this matter.-having appointed the
second day of June next, "Wednesday Of Superior
Cour,,) in Convention with citizens Of adjon
ing counties, take this subject into serious conside
ntion. ..s ..-- .--, ... ..
There 10 no doubt ,ha, the Yadkin r,ver can be
made navigable, and We hope to see 1t accomplished
a, an early day.-at least from point far west al
possible, 10 tie iniersec,ion of the Railroad"
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CAI,soss,A GoLp. I, is stated that letters from
California to leading banking-houses n Wall street,
New York, report the estimates Of shipments fro"
California in the first Of May ssssmsrs at four mil
lions Of dollars. "i'>. 8 '' ,.5'- - >.'
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The EARrHquAkE. The earthquake Of Thursday
last is said 10 have shook the walls Of houses, and
ratified china aud window glass at LynchbuFg. Va.
At Stanton, Va, the shock 10 said 70 have lasted
minu,e, and sons houses we're 20 violentiy shaken
! that the occupants made precipisate retreat. .,
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Lei Us 60 to work then, and wrest the Constitution
"0nce out of the hands Of political demagogues.

Lei Us 60 to work then, and wrest the Constitution
"once out of the hands Of political demagogues.
R1gister.
'Ae Free Suffrage bill passed the last Assembly,
ssd'ng the forms of the Constitution, by three
'"'od receive, as we believe it will. two-thirds
0e at the next session. i: will then be submitted TO
people for their ratification or rejection atthe polls.
'"s registers expression about "political dema-
ssues must therefore, refer to the members of As
0ly who thus voted at the last session otherwise,
expression is without point or meaning. NUM-
''ol Wings voted for the bill; and the Register
4p'"enl' them by calling them ''poltical dema-
sogues."
A'paPeris also rery respectful in its tone towards
for it plainly leaves the inference that, in
laoe"ent' the people are willing and easy instru'
s"S In the hands of IS demagogues." But we are
~ surprised at this. Federalism places boz little
"'e on the virtue or intelligence of the people
'eoo" loses an occasion to reflect upon their ca
'''''S Tor selfgovernment 49,. ...--
among the record of deaths in California, brough
an: ,"e steamship Northern Light, we observe the fol
In Newiown, Nevada County, on the 23<
w. e'' Dr. e. c. Pope, aged 6 years, formerly o
,h 'sn County. N. c. Death caused by fall from
"S 'ea'n that the District Convention ASSEMBLIES
p,,.s 'ns.'le on Thursday last, and appointed Dele
., baltimore. and Perrin Busbee, Esq, a. Elec
a,,.. ,ae District; but We have not yet received tn
''''ss0'ngs for publication, 10 ..s~ :"
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Ma. CLAY's HEALTH. At the latest dates from
Washington, Mr.. CLAY was very low and sinking
GRADUALLY. His friends and family had been sent for,
in anticipation Of his death. His physicians. it il
said, have scarcely hope that he will recover Pres
;dent Fillmore visited him on the Cd Instant.
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The silent eye 10 often . more powerful eooq aeros
than the noisy tongue. '''7 ~''.' .- .z'..'' 81
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list in Bos,u. for 1851. JUS, puhished tina, there are
in tina, city seventeen individuals and corporations
taxed on half million and upwards nine on $500,
600 and upwards nneleen .,u $500 .O0Oand upwards
fifty 1890 900 aud upwards, and une hundred and
eighty seven on &l00.0O0 and upwards, The fol.
lowing is list Of some Of tho weaiiliest:
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LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

LATE FROM CALIFORNIA. ..
New YoRk, May 2. The Crescent City arrived
here to-day, bringing two millions of dollass or
freight, and six hundred thousand in the hands Of
passengers, Of which there are one handreds She
left Aspinwall the 22d 1ltmo, and brings the CAL
fornia mails which left San Francisco the 5th ult.
by the tioiden Gate. The passengers passed over
the railroad from Buena Vista road, now completed
within twelve miles Of Gorgona. Passenger 60 from
AsPinwall to Corgota in one day. The Crescent
City on Tuesday passed the Ell Dorado and Nevada.
Among the Crescent Cisys passengers are the Arch
bishop Of Oregon, the Bishop of California, Mr.. Van
voorhes. Secretary Of State, MI. Ewing. the son of
Thomas Ewing. Captain Knox, of the United States
Navy. rne floods have entirely subslded, and bus
mess is improving. The yield Of gold is immense.
The general news is Of no special interest.
at San Francisco the 4tkntimo; from Astoria, and
reports the loss of the schooner Jdlie near the mouth,
Of the Columbia. The lives Of all hands were saved.
Schooner Exact, previously reported to have been
lost, had arrived safely at Puge,'s sound.
The Mexican Boundary Commissioners left in the
Golden Gate, and intended crossing the plains by
way Of Gila and Of the Rio Grande, for the psrposs
Of completing the survey. -..-.. 80
The late floods have left rich harvest for miners.
Emigration from the cities has commenced, including
large parties OF Chinese. At Vaecia a party turned
pounds. At Sonora the earth yields three hundred
per cent. more sbundantly than ever. The advices
from all the mining sections extremely sncouIa
ging. ...t .... ....-. -.s ..... 0.s..-.t.
A war Of determination has been declared by the
whites Of klamath against the Indians Of that vicin-
ity. party Of settlers and miners surrouaded two
lodges at Indian Ferry, shot the men and several
squaws, and destroyed the rancho thirty forty In
dams having been killed.
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o. The Raleigh Star asks if Gov. Reid is "in ia
vor of changing the federal into the white basis.
The Editor of the Star kno,vs that Gov. Reid 10 IN
favor of the basis of representation, in both branches
of the Legislature, and yet he asks this ques'
.ion, insidousy. with the view Of throwing doubts
upon tho Governors position. fal at|
How 10 the Editor Of the Star on this question
IL he for or against the present basiss And il for it,
how can he support candidate for Govsrnor, whose
views spon the subject are, to say least, unknown
But il against it, why does not the Editor CONS for
ward with his reasons for being opposed to it!
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CoL Doniphan, i 10 stated, decliues TO accept the
pomina,iop Of she Whig Convention toF Gevsfao' Of
Missouri: r-rf rsssls I.,.,.s, ...,..i. '.-x II
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GREAT poI1r1cAL CENTRE.

It is singular propensity Of human ma
ture to centralize--to get together. Every
trade, art, OF mercantile pursuit, haa its
"head quarters" lfyou % 70 great city
YOU find the merchants at certain hour 81
the day ION change;' you find TIE lawyers
at the Court House you find the mechanics
at their rooms; you find the sold soakers"
at the 'sGem )" you will find the politicians
at the ''head quarters.o Baton Rouge is fast
coming up to these metropolitan fashions,
and has already established place Of naeet-
ings for poli.icians-the vcstibule Of Hollis
splendid stable, has been by common con-
sent, selected as the place where politicians
meet, and discuss the affairs of tie State
and Nation. All parties forget their asper-
tiles, as soon as they get to Hollis stables,
and wings and democrats set side by side,
white sticks, and talk reasonable. 1t is
quite unsuaI sight to see the candidates
ofevery degree Of Importance pouring forth
their eloquerce, while Holt the master
spirit, acts as moderator, and confines the
discussion within the limits of propriety
and good sense. In the meantime the spsri-
ted proprietor, keeps hi. eye on his business,
the horses by the 'stabe boys'' are rubbed
down to hair, the floor is kept clean, the
buggies are washed, the harness oiled, the
debts collected, in short Hollis stable is q
miniature world Of politics and business,
shows its great head, is business man
and a great administrative officer.
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IMPORTANT DECISION AS TO Mons
The important case Of John H. Duffy,
VS.. the Mayor and Council Of Ralti-
more, was recently tried by the United
States Circuit Court in that city.
The action was brought to recover
$4,000, the alleged value of a rope
walk and other buildings destroyed by
\ mob in 1S49. Chief Justice fancy
charged the jury that the city authori-
ties were not bound to place officers Or
guards to prevent trespasses and de-
probation, and are not liable for any
destruction unless committed by a
r;otous and tumultuous assembly too
strong to be resisted without the aid Of
the civil authority-and which tumul-
tuous asselnblage the civil authorities
had reasonable grounds to believe
would take place for the purpose Of
destroying the property.
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TO RENT.

ERDN the 1st OF Jan. 1853 for (not less
4 thanl one year or a term Of years, a
convenient brick dwelling with eight or
rem rooms On Lafayette street nearly oppo-
site TIE Harvey House. TO responsible
teneat for Some time tar Inducements will
BE- offered and imrropem. 4ts naae to suit
apply to Dec 9th II Dr.. FAY
tETHlTE WASH BRUsHES--A few
w dozen, very best rake. Fo' sale by
dec BY. Fl. L. y appILL, Dfn.t.
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Editor Of the Comet You are authorized
to announce GEORGE McMICHAEL,
Esq, of the Parish Of Leviugstcn, as can
didate for the Senate for Senatorial District
composed Of the Parishes OF East Baton
Rouge & Leviagston THE PEOPLE. #
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We are authorized to announce 7. B. 4.
HATCH, Esq, as candidate for seat in
the Lower House Of the next Legislature.
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We are authoized to announce Col. A. l..
II, DUNCAN, as candidate for sea, in
the Lower House Of the next Legislatures
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lSe,u l3pert1se, III cuts.

Auction
ON SATURDAY the 18th inst, at l |
~ O'Clock, A. NJ. will be sold fine lot of
furniture, at the Old College Consisting in
part Of: Mirrors; Bed steads; etc; etc
Tables; Fine Counting 'oomdesk Bu-
reans,; one fine Chickering Piano
Dec. 9th. 3-ts L. BOEGEL, Aucioneer.
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Twenty millions of dollars are now paid
annually by the United States to Ca5a, for
her productions, and of this only sixty mill
ions are paid for in TIE productions OF this
country and goods, the balance ii specie
and bills on London