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GENERAL BUTLER. Col. Humphrey Marshall, in
one of his recent speeches in Congress-, speaks in
the following generous strain of Col. William o.
Butler, political opponent:
"Though General Butler is my constituent, and,
therefore, entitled my attention upon occasions,
recognize the fact that his interests in hands
competent than mine do them justice before the tri-
bunal of democratic opinion. will remark. howev-
er, that long acquaintance with William o. Butler,
enables to say of hm-and it affords me pleasure
thus publicly to say-I never have entertained the
idea for a moment that he would be tame and quiet
tool in the hands of any set of men. have never
heard DISSEMINATION attributed to him by political foes
or personal enemies. ! believe him to be manly,
straightforward and honorable character conspicuous
for the purity of his private life, and his fidelity to
every observance of personal honor. which is not
only unstained by reproach, but above suspicion.
Whatever political opinions he may entertain, cam
doubt the sincerity with which he maintains them,
or the candor with which he will always express
them, for, though political adversaries, sepa-
rated by opinions which rreconcilabe, must say,
that do not believe any offer could present prize
sufficiently precious and tempting to compensate
William o. Butler to stop to deliberate deceit. l
was not surprised to see hisetter, but calculated up
on something from his pen which would state his
true position"
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AN UNRESTRICTED CONVENTION.

The platform of the late Wing Convention on the
subject of an open Convention, has been promptly
and fully endorsed by all the open Convention papers
in the State. The Greensborough Patriot, of the
most forward and determined advocates of the unre-
strcted Convention proposition, says:
"A letter received from member of the Conven-
ton remarks: "Our late Convention was very har-
monious; was really surprised to find the spirit and
zeal prevailing among our friends If the Conven-
ton was fair index of popular sentiment, the Wing
party were never more united and determined. Our
Eastern friends came actuated by proper feengs-he
centre counties all sided with the West. When we
assembled it was foregone conclusion, fixed fact,
that Convention 'cas the only conservative and re-
publican mode Of amending the Constitution, and the
only ,corkhy the advocacy of the Wing party.
We may here remark, that whatever views any
Eastern friends may entertain touching the necessity
Of constitutional amendments left free, while
we act with them cordially in political capacity,
TO press the necessity Of Convention, rhich shall
not fail to do all Convenient occasions aud with oil
our might"
That is, the Patriot will qgiate qgitate, for the
destruction of the present basis and the establishment
of the white basis and its Eastern friends" not
only endure this agitation for party purposes, but
they have left that papers, free to pursue this
Can this be so!
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consideration the Institution of Slavery, and to adopt
steps for striking the reeths principle By ,chich
slares represented in Congress, as oeH 10
abolish oitin given time, the institution Itself; and
suppose the proposition should prevail. and the
should be taken-does any doubt to the result 2
Would not majority vote for this Convention? And
would it not be the duty of Congress, according to
the rule as laid down by the Wing leaders in this
State-Eastern IS well as Western Wing leaders-to
call This C0nUer'fion2 Let the people of all portions
of North Carolina-ihe West as we'll as the East
ponder on these things seriously, and be,vare!
But these Wing leaders and the Salem Press ap-
pear to entertain great respect for the opinions of
majority Of the people. Why, then. do they not take
their stand with the majority, for Equal Suffrage
Why do they continue to resist this majority.
ifested in the triumphant election of Gov. Reid and
the hree-fths vote for the measure in the last AS
sembly
The Press.'' which is aro,Oediy neutral, but really
Wing print. talks about g honesty! This is re-
freshing-lectures on honesty'' from paper which
is living embodiment of deception-which prefesses
to be one thing, while it's prove it be another
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DIED

In this City, Tuesday morning last, Myra Martin,
infant daughter of William H. and Amanda High.
At his residence in Chatham County, the 7th in
stant PHILIP KEARNEr ASTON, Esq, in the 10th year
of his age. So sudden the attack rapid the
of the disease and unexpected the catastrophe,
all within less than 80 hours, that his friends
BILE realize their loss and seemed for days strug
Cling against its truth do in fearful dream.
OF liberal education, ample fortune and the strctest ho
Or he for himself early in life the esteem of those
who intimate with him. to which his ripening vir
tues added the respect of ALL For public honors
Mr.. Aston had desire, otherwise his confdng
trymen would have lavished them upon him but his
character and influence not lost to the people among
whom he lived, is often the with of
and atfiuence. He the peace-maker Of the neigh
borhood-a appealed to him, because all confded in
him. Even the aspees of party strife smoothed
by the oil of his virtues. To the poor he indeed
friend-in their and sorrows be sympathzed
brother and he had hand open day melting char
ty In his home, however, his highest claims
the respect and affection of his fellowmen. Could
venture lift the veil which shrouds in the
blackness of darkness" his late hosptable and happy
household the would reveal wound which Ian
guage pourtray and hand can heal, His who
gave it but we forbear-such sorrows sacred
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THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRACY.

The Arkansas Democracy held State Convention
in Little Rock the Sd instant, for the nomination
of Governor, the appointment of Presidential Elec-
tors, and of Delegates to Baltimore. Gen. Elias N.
Conway was nominated for Governor, and Messrs.
McClair, Rector FIournoy, and Carter were appoint
ed Electors; and Messrs. Burrow, Jordan, Jones,
Brady, Roane, Smith, Hampstead, and Cain were
appointed Delegates to Baltimore. The Hon. Mr..
Douglas, of Illinois, the Hon. MIR. Buchanan, of
Pennsylvania, was named as the choice of the De-
mocracy for President; and the Convention reafirm-
ed in full the platform of the Baltimore Convention.
The following the Resolutions in relation 10 the
Presidency and the public lands>:
Resolved. That Stephen T. Douglas, of Illinois,
or James Buchanan. OF Pennsylvania, is the choice
of the democracy of Arkansas for President of the
United States at the next ensuing election.
Resolucd, That the proceeds of the public lands
ought to be sacredy applied to the national objects
specified in the constitution and that we are oPPos-
ed the law lately adopted and to any law for the
distribution of such proceeds among the States, as
alike inexpedient in policy and repugnant to the con-
sttution.'
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WAKE COUNTV-

A portion of the Wings of this County held a
meeting here Monday last and nominated the fol-
lowing ticket for the Legislature: Senate, Charles
L. Hinton; Commons, w. D. Jones, Sion H. Ro-
gers, and William F. Collins.
We presume that Wake has just now distinction
never before enjoyed by any County in the State
to wit, an Ex-Treasurer and Ex-Comptroller in
the field as candidates for public favor All past ex
perence has shown that it is very easy to get up
Wing ticket in this County, but impossible to elect it..
One or two of the above-named candidates, it has
been suggested, talking and the others running
candidates. A. friend at elbow is of the opinion
that it would have been best to have had them oil
running candidates.
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MR.. sHEPARD,S SPEECH.

We cannot too strongly commend to the attention
of our readers the Speech which we publish to-day,
of the Hon. William B. Shepard, delivered in the
Senate at the last session of the Assembly the
subject of Convention, in favor of amendments to
the Constitution through the Legislature, and also in
favor of the basis it is. This Speech present facts
and arguments, which defy the free Convention
presses and the advocates of the unconsti ma
jority principle, to answer, 1t occupies the whole
ground and while it does justice to the West, il
forth the rights of the East, and the principles
of justice which those rights are based, in the
most mastery and conclusive manner.
Reed it, friends, and circulate it. 1t must and ooi
tell with powerful effect on the public mind
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GRAND ENcAMPMENT N. c., l. o. OF o. F.
This body held its annual session in this last
week. The business was unimportant.
The following officers elected for the ensuing
year:
julius Wilcox of Warrenton, Grand Patriarch
VIM. Fl. Clark of Elizabeth City, Grand High Priest
Jas. E. Morris of Newbern, Grand Senior Warden !;
J. B. Newly of Fayetteville, Grand Scribe; Arch'd
A. It. Smith of Fayetteville, Grand Treasurer David
Parish OF Warrenton, Grand Junior Warden Thos.
H. Hardenburgh of Washington, Grand Representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge of the United States; VIM.
G. Howard of Wilmington, Grand Sentinel.
There are 10 Subordinate Encampments in the State.
Wilmington Herald.
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TELEGRAPHED FOR THE STANDARD,
WAsHfNaroN. Nav al 1ss1.

------ ~ w ASI1INuEUENF May "a 1867.
The Senate, yesterday, passed bill granting lands
to aid in the construction Of Railroad from San
Francisco 10 San Jose, California. The House was
engaged on Territorial business. M. Carter dis
cussed the question of plurality of wives in Utah
Territory among the Mormons-rhe hdies gallery be
ing crowded, and fans in great requision.
Gen. S. s. Stokey, of Ohio, has been appointed
Chief Justice of Utah. in place of Brandenburg re-
signed; Benz. G. Weinis, Of New York, Secretary
of State, in place of b. D. Harris, removed +; and
Orson Hyde, Norman, associate Judge in place of
P. f. BEocchus, removed.
No change in Mr.. GAYS condition w.
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RALEIGH. Nav ~. 1852
Geo. ". Mordecn;, ESQ.

=. IEALEIGH, May IL, Ioo1
Geo. W. Mordecni, ESQ.
DEAR Sir: Your note of yesterdays date, with
the accompanying very handsome and costly silver
plate W hich you have done the honor to present.
in behalf of the gentlemen you represent, duly
received this morning.
l accept, with pride and pleasure, this beautiful
testimonial and feel highly fattered by such mark
of approval, coming from gentlemen who take such a
lively interest in Internal Improvements in North
Carolina. beg to convey TO - the friends of the
Judgements for the very liberal manner in which they
have seen fit to testify their appreciation of services
far too highly; and to say shall rejoice with them
l reciprocate your kind wishes, and tender my
thanks for the acceptable manner in which you have
discharged the duty assigned you in this pleasing
business.
l am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
R. M. SAUNDERS.
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The Pitcher and Waiter are of solid silver, elegant
ly carved and frosted. The Waiter bears the follow
ing inscription: "To Romulus Nj. Saunders, from
the friends of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road,
appreciation of his successful exertons for its
sruction, presented May II, 1852" The Pitcher
bears the initials of his name, and view of the Cas-
ton Bridge and Railroad scenery also carved upon
it. The cost of the whole, we learn, was $500.
This beautiful and most appropriate present may
be at the Jewelry Store of Messrs. Palmer and
Ramsay, in this City.
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The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. The
delegates TO this convention which assemblies on the
LIST Of June, beginning to wend their way towards
this city. Hon. Jacob Thompson, of the Missis-
sippi delegates, and formerly member of Congress
from that State. has already arrived in Washington
and the Hon. Cave Johnson. Elk Postmaster General,
a delegate from Tennessee, was al Cincinnati fe
days ago, en- route - Baltimore. Ball. Snn.
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EIampden Sidney College.

ETNHE annual commencement of this Institution will
i be held on Thursday, the 10th June.
On the day previous at IL o'clock, A M, the Philan-
thropc Society will be represented by Jno. Howard,
Esq of Richmond Va. and the day. at Z, P.
NJ there will be adjourned meeting of this Society,
at which the following exerci es will take place:
1; o.:2 BRANCH j. BPEs, Nottoway, Va.
'uni0r OFau0ns ny RIcH'D McILwA1xE, Petersburg
Presentation of Speakers Medal in behafof this Society.
By w. A. REESE, of Dinwiddie, Va,
To PETER T1NsLEr, FarmviIle,
Valedictory Address,
By Isaac READ, of Kanawha.
G. G.. BASS,
l.. L. HOLLADAY,S
Hampdcn, May 18th, 1852. Std.
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The New York Times-a well-informed journal
says of the % Delegates thus far elected from New
York to the National Convention, 19 are for Scott
and for Fillmore. The Times is of opinion that
the State will send 81 for Scott and for Fillmore.
These Delegates are to meet in due time and elect
two for the State large. who will of course be Scott
men, These facts furnish proof conclusive that Will
liam H. Seward is the controlling spirit in the State
of New York.
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PARTIN & GILL,

4Fkp WOULD respectfully announce to the Ladies'
~ and Gentlemen of Raleigh and the surrounding
Scounfry, that they receiving their
Spring stock,
which embraces every article usually found in a Boot
and Shoe Store.
The following comprises lit of goods constantly kept
hand:
LADIES Black, Bronze Blue, Green and Light Colored
Whole CATERS
Ditto Half
" White Kid
I" Black Prunella Bnskins,
g Thick and Thin SOted Morocco Bootees,
Bronze
Thick and Thin Soled Kid and Morocco
Buskins,
Bronze ditto, ditto,
Black and Bronze Plain Morocco Slippers,
Ditto, Imperial Fancy article,
Embroidered Cloth Slippers,
% White Kid
good assortment of Misses Caters, Bootees, Slip
pers and variety of Chidrens and Infants Shoes.
GENTS Fine Calf Stitched and Pegged Boots,
Calf and Kip Sewed and Pegged do,
p. l.. Cloth and Morocco top Congress Caters,
<' Fine Calf Stitched Bootees,
Palo Alto Shoes,
Goat Bootees
Goat and Cloth Slippers,
Bors' Calf and Kip Boots,
YoUrHs Boots,
Shoes.
ALSO
good assortment of Plain and Fancy Trunks, VAL
ises, BonnetBoxes, Carpet Bags Satches binding and
lining Skins, Backing and Backing Brushes All of
retail.
Call at the sign of the MAMMOTH BOOT, on Fay
etteviIle Street, next door to Mr.. s. H. Young's.
Raleigh, May 20, 1852. So
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Pleasant Grove Male Academy,
WAVE

WAKE FOREST, N. Q.
william NJ. Crenshaw, A. B. of Va, Principal
IN<HE 4th Session of this Institution will commence
Il on the End Monday in July next, under the super
vision of the very able and accomplished instructor,
WILLIAM M. CRENsHAw, who graduated with distinc-
ton at Randolph Macon College.
Since obtained the services of Mr. c., he has given
ere satisfaction the Patrons of the School, and
do not hesitate to say that the facilities here offered
sufficient to prepare boys for any College, The Acade
commodate so Students is situated in a most healthy
and agreeable neghborhood about mile South of the
pleasant village of Forestve. Board be had for
SO SO per month, including washing, lights and fuel.
The prices of tuition vary from 81 SIS per Session.
For further information address
Din. w. HEARTSFIELD,
Forestve,
Wake Co., N. C..
May 20, 1852. 56-stw.
II Register CODY.
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NOTIFICATION DEFEATED IN MAssAcHUsETTs. The
bill before the Massachusetts Legislature for the furth-
er protection of personal liberty, was not passed,
has been stated 1t came up for engrossment on
Saturday, and was defeated by eleven majority. 1t
was designed by this bill to defeat the operation of
the fugitive slave law, by allowing justices of the
peace the right to issue writs of habeas corpus.
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General Saunders, in addressing the Democratic
County Convention, Monday last, said Mr.. Kerr
was to be in this City on the 4th of June, when he
expected to be absent; and as he had no desire to
misrepresent him he should be glad if he would state
distinctly, 1st, whether he was for or against Free
Suffrage! I'd, whether he was for or against the
election of members to the next Legislature pledged
for it Sd, whether he was for or against an
open, unrestricted Convention, to be called by ma
jority of the people of the State? 4th, whether he
was for changing the present basis of
in the Senate and House of Commons? If not,
tvhdt he LD1Dfed q Convention for.
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Some one in this City teegraphed the Balti-
more SIN, on the 18th, that Gov. Reid was " nomi-
mated for Governor with but little opposition" Now
it is well known, to every person here who knows
any thing at all, that Gov. Reid had opposition,
but was nominated by reclamation. The truth is, he
was to all intents and purposes the candidate before
the Convention met, having been nominated in all
the County meetings ard the late Convention would
have been larger than it but for the fact that his
nomination was regarded all sides as mere matter
of form. The Suns Correspondents rather Whiggish.
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CORRESPONDENT E.
n. Nav II. 1859.

RALEIGH, May IL, 1852.
Hon. r. N. Saunders: .+F
DEAR SIR: A number of gentlemen interested in
the progress OF Internal Improvem in North Ca.
rolna, nave assigned me the duty of presenting you
with the accompanying silver Pitcher and Waller, as
testimonial of their high appreciation of your ser
vices in the cause, and especially in behalf of the
Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road.
Wishing you may long live to witness and partic
pate in the benefits which they confidently hope, will
be derived from these works, am most respectfully
Your ob't. servant,
GEO. w. MORDECAI.
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L0ter from California.

NEW York, May IL. The steamer Illinois arrived
this forenoon from Chsgres, with California mails to
the 18th of April. She brings three hundred passen-
gers, and one million and half dollars in gold.
The news from the mining region is favorable, and
business was improving.
The fugitive-slave law had passed the Legislature
of California.
The Panama Railroad wcnld be opened within i've
miles Of Gorgona during the present month.
The government of Grenada had adopted hostile
measures against those South Americans who assist
ed Flores in his expedition against Ecuador.
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ELECToR FOR THE SIXTH DISTRICT.

Perrin Busbee, Esq, having declined the appoint
ment of Elector for this District, rendered by the
Nashville Convention, learn that at the late Dem
ocratc Convention held in this City, meeting was
had of the Delegates from the various Counties in
attendance, and the appointment conferred upon
L. OBJ. Branch, Esq, of Wake.
MIR. Branch, il is understood, will accept the APP
pontment. He is well informed in political affairs,
able speaker and thoroughly devoted to Democrat
ic principles. He will no doubt take occasion, In
due time, address the people at various points in
the District.
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Strayed,

IRON the Subscriber, living in Smithfeld. Johnston
IL County, the 10Th instant, two HorseS-the one
dark red sorrel and think white spot in his forehead,
and has been docked but his tail has somewhat grown
out, and large horse; the other a small bay, with
white place in his face and three white feet. They
last heard of at the widow SalIings in Johnston and
are supposed to be making their way West Any Pcr-
who will take up said horses and inform the sub
scribes thereof shall be well paid for their trouble
HARRIS JOHNSON.
Smithfeld May 20, 1852. 56-2tPd.
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RALEIGH, SATURDAY, MAY %, 1852.

- We learn that at the meeting OF the Ooui-
Gil of State, held in this City on lhursoay ds''
was determined to convene the General Assembly on
the first Monday of October next to take ac'i0" o
the subject of the Electoral vote OF ms 0'a'e iUf
President and Vice President. The ofnclai Proceeu-
mos of the Council shall appear in our next.
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Sale of Real Estate.


A GREEABI Y to a order of the Court of PIeas and
n Quarter Sessions for the County of Wake, will
sell to the highest bidder the premises the Sd day
of July, credit of six MONTHS the Land and Premi-
formerly belonging the late Thos. Meredith and
now occupied Ivy his widow; subject, however to the
Widows dover and the claim of Samuel Wait and his
wife Sarah M.
Said of Land is situated the City Of Raj
egh, contains 200 and has it good Dwell
ling. with suitable Offices and out houses.
will also sell at the time and place. the
credit, unimprovcd Tract of Land, lying the
house tract, continuing as acres.
w. W. VAsS, admir-.
May l9, 1852. 92O-td.
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Important to Bridge Builders.

an the 2sth, being the last Saturday in May, at IL
NDoclock, at the Bridge Grab Tree, Man
Paper Mills, will be let the lowest bidder the
building of a Bridge (of stone piers and wooden
superstructure) said Greek.
The plan of said Bridge be application to
the Commissioners.
WILSON w. WHITAKER,
KIMBRODGH JONES,
ISAAC H. ROGERS,
JAMES G. JEFFREYS,
WILLIAM BOYLAN, .F
Comnlissioners.
May aOth 1852. Std
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The City of Richmond, which was thrown into
considerable excitement short time since by the pa
don granted by Gov. Johnson to Jordan, slave, is
again quiet. The capitolhas not been removed, and
every body breathes free once more. = F p