Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-10-06
PUBEasH1EI & 2 e EVERY MORNING..
!. ..es From the Washington Union,
!" NORTH CARoLINA.., 3ssS -

sseFss & /. NORTH CAROLINA. ss e. 80 -
RALEIeH. n. C.. Sept 18th. 1859. s.
Mr.. Armstrong: Under tie above head, I observe
IN the National Intelligencer 2 Of the 9th ins,a MT
Communication, signed :. Whig. . purportng to be
from !" citizen of North Carolina and afi rmino
that this State will go for Scott and Graham, by
large majority-an overwhelming one.'' And the
writer is pleased further to inform the pubIc that
not single oct can be got Pierce and King North
CaroG,.o. on the cote Of this STATE, s a. ~
In reply to the said Communication beg leave to
l.. That North Carolina will vote for Pierce and
King in November next. ~ ,e
Q. That bets in any number, and to any amount,
can be had on Pierce and King; and it is notorious
that IN this section at least, the supporters of Scott
this State. =.
3. To ascertain whether the ln,elligencers Cores
Pondent in earnest, whether his letter is intend
ed as an electioneerng party trick respectfully pro-
pose TO bet with him or any one else who believes
that Pierce and King will, if they live, receive the
ten Electoral votes of this State.
The money will be put up in three days after notice
that the above proposition is agreed to:
p. S. Where is that " Wing - who writes thus
Of North Carolina! Don't " burn that le.ter!''
We know the gentleman who proposes the above
bet. He is good for any proposition he may make,
and will no doubt promptly respond to any one
who may wish to bet one thousand dollars that
this State will not vote for Pierce and King. Whg
gentlemen who have been so confidently claiming
this State for Scott, and who, it has been rumored
have been ready to bet on the result, now have an
opportunity of showing their faith by their deeds.
The following communication (says the Wash
ington Union,) is from gentleman of the highest
character and responsibility. Those desiring to ac-
cept either all of his propositions will leave their
names at this office:
"NEw York, September 25. 1852.
To the Editor Of the Union:
Sir: The wings are Dragging considerably lately.
10 ascertain how far they believe what they say, l
propose the following bets:
will name fire States. all Of aohich voted for Tay-
ting for Pierce;
/ will bet another $l 900 that win three of the
FIVE:
81 900 to So. 900 that win four of the five;
81. 900 to $4,000 that win all FIVE Of them and
$4,000 that Pierce will be elected.
The above to be taken together. If the sums
named DO not suit, will diminish them one half or
double them AS separate bet, or taken with the
others, l will bet $4,000 10 $4,000 that l name
States enough to elect Pierce. If l lose single
My manav will h. to Selden, Withers. & Co.
Immediately after being notified Of the he.o being
ceped> Yours, &C.,
GRANITE.
The last Nashville Tennessee) Union has the
following:
"Why don't some of these boasting wings take up
all portion Of the $40 900 here and waiting
purchasers. 1t is not want Of money, for they have
that 1t is not religious scrupes, for they have mol
that 1t is simply belief that Pierce will be elec.
ted"
Yesterdays Pennsylvania says:
"a gentleman in this city has had an offer stand.
ing several days bet $1,000 on Pennsylvania,
81 900 on New York, 81 900 Ohio, and So, 900 on
the general result. which has not yet been taken"
A bet was offered some weeks ago in this city
(says the Washington Union,) Of $4,000 that
General Pierce would be elected but, after spas
modic effort at boasting that it should be taken
the wings left the field.
| A letter from Harrisburg states that bets upon
Pennsylvania ia and upon the general result, in favo1
of General PIERCE are freely offered by the demo
Gratis and not taken by the wings.