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LATE FROM EUROPE.

New YoRK, MAY "a. The steamship Humboldt,
with Liverpool and Havre dates May g. arrived last
night. The storm interrupted the Geographic COM
munication and we were, in consequence, unable to
send the News last night.
liverpool Markets. Cotton-The sales of Satnr-
day, May s, amounted to 10000 bales, of which g.
500 for speculation and $500 for export. The
market closed steady, and prices were unchanged
Breadstufs quiet, with no alteration in prices.
Consols closed at 99a to 994.
Enghlnd-The steamer British Queen, from Liver
pool, for the Mediterranean, put into Holyhead Sun
day, on fire. All efolts to exnguish the flames were
fruitless, and she destroyed.
The bullion in the Bank of England had increas-
ed to twenty millions.
The English Government had recognised Duke
Gucksburg as heir presumpive to the Danish throne.
The America arrived out on the 9th.
France-The approaching fete of the 10th of May
absorbed the attention of the Partisan public. be-
lief prevalent that the empire would not be de-
clared.
A steamer had sailed from Toulon, with 800 pris-
oners, for Algeria.
Prussia-The King of Prussia had gone to War
saw to hold conference with the Emperor of Rus
STA. The latter parsonage had arrived at the place of
meeting.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN UNION COUNTY. At
Union County Superior Court enthusiastic Dem
ocratc meeting was held, the proceedings OF which
ordered to be published in this paper but, from
some cause, they failed to reach in due time. Last
week however, while at Charlotte, friend handed
US sketch which enables TO give the substance
of the most important resolutions, which is as fol-
lows:
l. That in the principles set forth and expressed
in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of 1898 and
99, securely and deeply laid by the immortal patriots
and Statesmen, Jefferson and Madison, ard carried
out by Gen. Jackson and James K. Polk, we have
the fullest confidence, believing their strict obs
vance be only conducive the prosperity, but
essential to the preservation of the Union.
2. That the Democratic party Is, from its prlncl-
Piles, the true Union Purity, abstainng from the
else of all doubtful powers by the Federal Govern
ment, and unfolding the rights of the States-oP-
posed to United States Bank as fiscal agent, and
in favor of an independent Treasury-against pro-
tective tariffs, and in favor of low taxes and
nomica administration of the Government.
The Sd and 4th resolutions, in highly compliment
tary terms, declare preference for James Buchanan
and the Hon. Robert Strange, candidates for Pres
ident and Vice President but, at the same time, the
resolutions express full confidence in the National
Convention and gave pledge cordially to support
the nominees of the Republican party, whoever they
may be, provided they are sound on the Slavery
question.
The 5th resolution expresses admiration for the
public and private character of our present able and
patriotic Governor, David S. Reid, reposes entire
confidence in him, cordially approves of his admins
tration, and unanimously recommends him for re-
election.
The 9th resolution makes provision to be repre-
scented in the State Convention to nominate candi-
date for Governor and in the District Convention at
Charlotte, both of which events have transplred.
The 9TH and last resolution recommends that the
Capt.'s Company of Union county send delegates to
Convention the 10th of June to nominate cdndi-
dates for the Senate and Commons.
LincoE, Republican.
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,,c1y IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.
L,.ot;on of HE Democratic Candidates for the IRE
- .:Ier,ra, Gnr TIE Gnn1nr0niSe.

u1cI,Y IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENTS
n.l,,ot;ou of e Democratic Candidates for the IRE
sideney for the Compromise.
NIL Hon. Robert G. Scott of Richmond, Va, the
- oratic Elector for President in that District a
Jaws ago, addressed letter TO all the democratic
I;dstes spoken of for the Presidency, asking their
on the compromise measures, particularly the
oPnt; slave law. Several answers have been re-
fuS The substance of which is thus furnished in
t tua' New York Herald ofyesterday -
INC - Houston replied under date of the 2lst lnst
uI L vo,ed for all the measures embraced in the
thai n Nc bill severaly and he has since
ISL ISL TO change his views. He declares that ne
ond not hesitate to veto any bill imParlng the law
W. The protection of the constitutional rights which
antees to the people of the South the possession
sJ endowment of their slave property.
con Gass writes, under date of the oath lnst' de-
.,.r;ng his acuuiescence in all the Compromise mea-
-es He expresses the opinion that 1t would De the
J,v If Presideat TO veto any bill that weakened or
.ired the fuI6lment of the constitutional o0llgauon
- deliver up fugitive slaves, as enforced by the fugi
&c Slave law. He declares the sacrifices OF lndi-
;Jual opinion in opposition to any of the ComPro-
mise measures, to be duty every good cltlzen owes
Tic ccnutry and the preservation of the Union.
Jndue Douglas also writes under the same date.
He adyerts to his past public career, as showing ms
onnions as to the compromise measures, ana say
his views have undergone no change. He does not
hesitate state expressly that 1t is the duly OF every
tne American to oppose the repeal modification OF
the fuuitive-slave law, that would impair the tulnl
men of the constitutional obligation that subject
Vel he would no. WELD the patronage OF the govern
ment to influence the Legislature on that or any oher
subject. ;.o, ,t,,. ba oc-
Col, w. r. King, of Alabama, writes that ne ac-
ouiesces in the compromise. He regards the tugl-
t!veslave law, not in the light Of ordinary eglsa-
ton, but that it is to carry out constitutional guar
antee and the President ought to negative any act
the effect of which would be to impair or weaken It's
efficiency. 1;oJ
that he acquiesces in all the Compromise measures;
but that he is not candidate for the Presidency;
having long since expressed preference for dis
tinguished statesman, General Cass.) He consid-
ers it the duty of the President to veto any measure
which in any way would impair the efficiency of the
fugitive. Slave law.
stand with the foregoing, but dsclams any aspirations
for the Presidency. He avows his preference for Gen.
Houston over all others.
Several other replies have been written.
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SEA BATHING, HYGEIA HOTEL
OLD POINT COMFORT, va,

TANHIS large and magnificent Establishment having
i been recently purchased by the Subscribers, to
which they have at very great expense made extensive
additions and alterations, is open for Visitors.
Surrounded entirely by Salt Water, it affords every
facility for Sea Bathing, and offers great to-
directly the Bay and in view ofth Ocean, nts
most magnificent prospect, while the Fort the largest
Military Work in our Country, affords to the Visitor
beautiful PTOnen0deS and various OF interest,"
There are large and we'll arranged Bath Houses with
Hot and Sho,Uer Baths open at all times, and fine Surf
resulting from Sea Bathing, and the Sea Breeze, are
becoming daily more known and appreciated
No place can be more healthy, possess finer ck-
mate than this through the entire Summer and Fdt
Months Fever and Ague, and Bilious Fevers
tirely unknown Our Drinking Water is not excelled
by any, eoen in the Mountain Region.
We have find Band Of Music, and BAH Room,
which for be uy and magnificence is unsurpassed In
our Country, open every evening, Free of Charge.
New and extensive Bowling Alleys, Billiard Saloons,
and Pistol Gallery were erected the past season.
The Hotel is complete in all its arrangements: active
ertion will be spared render it, in all respects the
most agreeable and interesting resort in the whole
country.
The Steamers from Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg.
Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and New York,
land Passengers daily.
Terms. Board. per day, 81 90; by the week, at the
rate OF ST. 70 per day persons staying month"; or over
ST so per day. ChldI en- and Servants half price.
No Charge for Baths to Guests OF the House, except
for Warm Baths others than Guests, % cents each.
No Charge for Omnibus No Charge for Porterage.
The Omnibus and Baggage Wagons are always in at
tendance arrival of the Boats:
Letters for visitors should be addressed to the Hygeir
Hotel
j. P. REYNOLDS s. CO., Proprietors.
May 24th, 1852. 81
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For the Standard.

Mr. HOLDEN. A report is in circulation that some
of the Delegates from the West who attended the
Democratic Convention, have been denounced since
their return because of their opposition to free Con-
vention to be called by majority vote; and that at
a public Wing Meeting in Greensborough, they were
charged with deserving the West and of having sold
themselves to the East. Now, Sir, as the only Re-
solutions passed by the Convention, having any bear
inc the subject, was in favor of Free Suffrage
by legislative enactment and another against any
change in the basis of representation, it is important
10 know which of these are considered by these Wing
orators as to the West. If any such denun-
Citations have been INDUCED in let us know it. The
truth is, the Wing party have got themselves into
false position, and they know not how to get out of
it, They say they for submitting the question
to the people, to say whether they are for Conven-
ton or not. And what then! The first ground was
that majority was to decide, but finding that was
directly in the teeth of the Constitution, they
SHIFT their grounds, and say that is not what they
mean, but that it be carried by :wo-thirds, in
accordance with the Constitution. Now, Mr.. Editor,
is this not equally in violation of the Constitution
Does this substitute aggregate white basis vote
for a County federal basis vote Most certainly 1t
does. Gentlemen had well confess the truth at
once and say their OBJ ject is to substitute the white
basis for the taxation and federal basis principles
Guiiford County, with her Is 500 whites and 5000
slaves, only pays poll tax OF 1884, and in all tax
of $3 1926, and now has Senator and three members
in the House; whilst New Hanover pays tax OF
SIS 1884, and has but Senator and two Commoners
Does she fear she may lose member, and New
Hanover gain one? Again, Granville County has
white population of only 1926, with slaves, 1885,
and pays poII-ax of 81, II5, and total tax of ST.
529 Change the basis, and where will Granville
stand
Any one who will take the trouble OF looking into
these matters, will at the Wings have got
ten into dilemma in going for Conventional amend
ments and agains Legislative; whereas, the Demo-
Gratis, occupying the true position, that of the Cons
tuion-tor amendments by three-ffths and two
thirds vote and then by majority OF voters at the
Polls-sand on the ground occupied by CASTOR and
MACON.
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.

The Trustees of the Franklin Institute convened
Nav II, and passed the following Resolutions
ResoEUed, That A. w. Pearce, on account of his
hostility the school, be and is hereby dismissed
from this Board.
Resofped, Fiat our Principal, Mr.. Richardson, has
sustained high and honorable course in the recent
unfortunate vents,-lhat we deem him gentleman,
and, as we stated in School circulars unrlVa-
ed in his profession. "
ResOEred, That in consideration of the disturbance
produced by the attack of A. w. Pearce upon our
Principal, and the consequent discrimination of the
Students in his Defence deem it advisable TO sus-
pend the operations of the Institute for the present
session.
ResoIued, That these Resolutions be sent to the
Standard, Register Recorder, Raleigh, and Warren
ton News for publication.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
JNO. ADAMS HARRISON,
Secretary!
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For the Standard.


Mr.. Editor: The Register refers to Gen. Saun-
resided in Western County, inconsistent with
his objections Convention this time. In this,
seems to me, there is nothing inconsistent con-
Trajectory. The old Constitution was silent to
amendments, and of course Convention of the peo-
pie was the only mode OF making amendments and
In calling that the majority principle of course pre-
vailed The old borough princip pie of County repre-
senatIon had been adopted, without regard to popu
latOn or taxation. With others, Gen. Saunders
thought this wrong, and called for Convention and
even after his removal to Wake he continued adj
Vocate the necessity for Convention. That Con-
Ventlon was called, the principle of representation
corrected, and that of taxation and population adop
ted, and also mode for amending the Constitution
and Gen. Saunders is for adhering to that mode.
MS principle of representation, and of amending
The Constitution through the Legislature is not
nned to this State. The amended Constitution of
Sonth Carolina places its representation on the num-
DER OF whie inhabitants and the amount of all tax
Is raised by the Legislature, and provides for amend
mems oy legislative enactment, the passage of the
OIL by two-thirds of one Legislature and two-hrds
u 'he next Georgia adopts the federal basis for rep
leSentauon, and requires amendments to be made by
.ne Leglslature-two-thirds TO propose and two-hrds
~ approve at subsequent session. Mississippi is
te ony eta'e In the South that provides for amending
her constitution by Convention and thenit requires
vote of Iwo-thirds of her Legislature to submit the
question 10 the people.
NOW, when two-thirds of the General Assembly of
ms State shall decide in favor of calling Conyen-
uon, Gen Saunders, have no doubt, will he fonnd
Fady TO acquIesce but until them he will onnoeo II
oehance OF all the camor that NAV be raised abont
malores, or any reference to what he NAV have cid
of.done in years past. CIVGS
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WAR EXCITEMENT AT MATAMcRAs. The greatest
excitement prevailed among the Mexicans at Mata-
at the last accounts, in consequence of re-
port from the capital that Mr.. Letche, the American
Minister has required that the Tehuantepec company
should be Identified for all losses, or else he would
demand his passports. 1t also rumored that Mr..
Webster had instructed the President of the Tehuan-
tepec company, Mr. Benjamin, to proceed with the
work and the U. S. government would sustain him,
and that naval force had been sent thiher for that
purpose. The Mexicans, of course, were very war
like on hearing of these rumors and rejoced at the
idea of having another chance to thrash the Amerl-
cans Bali. Sun.
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- correspondent of the N, Y. Express is confident
y. Inc nomination of Mr.. Fillmore by the Wing Con.
Sen.ion' on the I'd or Sd ballot. He claims the whole
Sa except Delaware viz: 119-to which he adds
mont l, Rhode Island /, New York 7, New JERSEY
., INDIANA 2, Illinois g. Iowa 2, Wisconsin l, Mich
of -, anu california gin all lat, being within 2
ed f, majority; which he thinks, will easily be obtain
elected a 's 10 pledged Webster delegates already
from Massachusetts. Oeesd'es YET 10 De eiecteo
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DIED,

In Wake County, the 18th of May, Mrs Nancy
w. Wooda, relict of Capt A P. Woodal, in the 57th
she bore with patience and resignation She was an a
fectiona:c wife, tender MOTHER and indulgent mis-
tess; and has left husband, six sons and many rela
tves and friends to her departure She emhrac-
ed Religion and joined the Methodist Church when
young, and she faithful and sincere member of it
till her DEATH Her body is buried in the earth, her
soul, we humbly trust is at Gods right hand amid the
angelic choir, who sing his praise forever ICON.
CITY papers please cJpy
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The Raleigh Times very we'll knows that the hill
Introduced in the House of Commons by Mr.. Mclean.
curing the last session of the Legislature, had the eff
b iiG OF fastening the passage of the Equal Suffrage
the b1nlough the Senate and thereby extinguishng
were delighted and rejoiced that an end had been
put 10 Inc Convention movement in the last Lerisla
lure, lure, The passage of Mr. McLeans bill at thai mar
ual Juncture, was CALLING to the Times, and in
democratic triumph, if the Times desires il to he
considered as such, and we were gratifed.
GOIds6orOugh Republican and Patriot.
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Mr.. Webster at FaneutX Hall.

BosToNs, May %. Faneuil Hall was crowded to
its utmost capacity to-day TO hear Daniel Webster
speak. The distinguished orator was introduced to
the vast assemblage by the Mayor and was received
with great enthusiasm. He spoke for about hour,
avoiding politics altogether, and eonfning his atten
ton to the prosperity, progress and destiny Of the
country, which he painted in glowing colors. He
paid warm tribute to the enterprise Of Boston and
the industry Of her citizens. The members of the
Methodist Conference were present by invitation.
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ENCOURAGE SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE. The paper
which we now use in this Office we purchase from
the Paper Mills at Raleigh, North Carolina, and we
are very glad to have it in power to buy there
1t is better paper than buy on the same terms
in New York and Philadelphia. Let this Raleigh
establishment take care to preserve its present high
character, and it will do WELL If it relaxes, and
without reducing prices reduces quality it will soon
share the fate of similar enterprises in this region OF
country. Petersburg InteNfgencer.
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TOBACCO. By our last advices from Louisville We
find that Tobacco has advanced in price, and there
was considerable animation in the market. In ST.
Louis the featureis prominent. The st. Louis
Inteiligencer says that hogshead of manufacturing
Planters Warehouse in that city, at the very high
price of Sis o. per hundred It was bought by a
ST. Louis manufacturer! Pet. Int.
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A stray Horse---s Reward.

A Stray HOrse---S Reward.
zo(a STRAYED from my stables in Halifax Co.,
10 North Carolina, three miles East of Arcela, about
lst April last, Horse with black and tail ;
was little lame in his left hind leg when he left. The
last information have of him he Louisburg
and making towards Raleigh. will give the above
reward dollars any person who will take up said
horse and Inform the Postmaster at Arcola, Warren Co.
NJ c. of the fact, that can get my horse again:
ANN NJ. ARLINGTON,
May 81, 1852. 5S-3t.
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The Bank of England covers five acres of ground,
EMPLOYS nine hundred clerks and should clerk be
too old for SERVICE he is discharged halfpay for
life. There are windows on the street, light is
admitted through open courts mob could take the
Bank. therefore, without cannon to batter the i'm
mense wallis The clock in the centre of the Bank
has fifty dias attached it. Large cisterns sunk
in the courts, and engines in perfect order, always in
readiness in case of fire. The Bank was incorPora-
ted in 1894 Capitol ELS, ZOO, 900, OF 800, OOO0 900.
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Fur DEMocRATIc NArIoNAL Convention. TX,

The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Ike
New York Evening Post figures out the first ballot
of the Democratic National Convention, to be held
in Baltimore on the first of June, follows: For
Gen. Cass, 81 Mr.. Buchanan, 76; Mr.. Douglas, %
Mr.. Marcy, "a; Gen. Pierce, IN. H..) s; Gen.
Butter, "a Gen. Houston, IA; Gen. Lane. 10; Mr..
Allen, IL; Gen. Dodge, 2. Whole number OF votes.
2se. Necessary to choice, Qwo-thlrds,) l92. Ihls
is excluding South Carolina, State which, if repre-
sented, will add 10 to the vote of Douglas, and make
1919 necessary to a choice.
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NOTICE.

4 T my mills, (Buena Vista) miles West of Oxford
N the road leading from Oxford to Hillsboro, my
Woo! Carding Machine and Foundry both in
ccssful operation All those who paronize my machine
and wish their wool carded and first rate rolls must have
their wool well washed and picked clean of burrs, &c.,
pound of Lard is required to 10 lbs. of wool-the
charge for carng will be y per h., weighing the
Rolls one fifth pound of wool.
Foundry.
am now Manufacturing PLoughs of various sizes on
improved pattern, and points which will be warranted
to last from to three days longer than any in
in fact say twice long; also Tobacco Press
and ScrecS, both wrought and brass boxes to old
Screws, Shafts and Mills, Mill Gearing, DC, of all kinds
if Patterns furnished and any casting required which
does not exceed two thousand pounds in weight. All
orders for Casting Screws, &c. will be thankfully
ceived and promptly attended to.
Cash will be paid for old Castings Brass and Copper
my prices for Castings will be in accordance with North
ern prices after adding freight &c.
Address Oxford, Granville Co., N. G.
J.. H. GOOCH.
May Goth, 1852. 57-w6w.
Weekly Register times.
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There has been another extraordinary sale of to-
bacco in the Petersburg market. On yesterday
Messrs. Floyd g. Young, inspectors of Oaks Ware
house, sold hogshead weighing 1000 lbs. for $40
per cur! Of course this tobacco was grown in Gran
vile, N. G. Pet. Dem.
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OPIUM. 1t is calculated that the opium used in
China in the last fifty years, has cost the empire four
hundred millions of dollars-that the number of OPT
um drunkards is four Millions and that of these four
hundred tr thousand annually find premature grave.
lions of dollars.
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The democratic observation-disclosures for Buchanan.
WASHINGTON, May 25h. Great exertions are be-
ing made here by the friends of the Hon. James
buchanan, which they think promise fair to give him
the nomination, eventually, at Baltimore. Private
caucuses are being held in sundry rooms of the cap
Itol with reference to the of this
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THE SHERIFF OF UNION. Weare happy to learn
that our friend Rushing. that very oblging and eff
cient Sheriff of Union county, is candidate for re-
election. A better officer cannot be found IN the
State and the patriotic republicans of Union will
testify their appreciation of his merits by giving him
unanimous support! Lin. hep.
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Baltimore Democratic Convention.

Ea "a u PERSONS DESTROYS ofattendinghe Dem
ocratic National Convention be held at Baltimore the
LIST of June next informed that return tickets for the
usual trip will be issued Weldon from the 29th May
June, (for days from date of cket) by the Sea-
board and Roanoke Rail Road, and Chesapeake Bay
Steamers to Baltimore for NINE DoLLARs AND HALF.
Office Seaboard & r. R. Road Co.
E. N. PETERSON, .4genk.
We ldon NC. May 9th. 1852. 55-tIJ.
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The Massachusetts Legislature has passed bill
providing that criminals under sentence of death shall
be imprisoned at hard labor in the State Prison for
one wear previous to their execution. Sentencing
man to be hung and then getting years hard work
out of him before he is swung off, is pretty sharp
nractice even for downeast folks.