Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-07-17
SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.


FRAGE. 1t will be seen that Rockingham and
Correspondents confirm the fact, heretofore
stated. that Mr.. Kerr is evading and lodging, as he
goes West, on the subject of the School Fund and
as to the purposes for which he wants Convention
ROCKINGHAM Co., July 8, 1852.
" From accounts which appear in the Register,
Observer &C., it would that Kerr is demolish
ing Reid every day, but these serable
falsehoods. 1t seems the Wing leaders have some
inscriptions pettifogger at every point to write an
account of the discussion, who has got into such
habit of telling faIsehoods that he does so even when
the truth would suit his purpose better Kerr, as
you said of him, is rather handsome but ramb
ling declaimer, caring for sound than substance.
He is no match for Reid.
After seeing the Ashville News, Kerr, l think, de-
termined to shuttle little; and it amusing TO
hear him loom at Greensborough about how he inten-
ded 10 go to the polls and vote for open COnven
ton which declaration, believe, barely pumped
out of him in monosyllables while in the East; and
though repeatedly asked what he wanted with Con-
vention and what changes in the Constitution he pro-
posed make, he never unbuoned his lips, evident
iy very willing fora Western audience believe him
at heart for efecting more changes than prudence
would allow him openly to advocate. He did not
say one word about the School Fund, and many
Wings who were present and heard him, believe 10
this day that he has been msrePresented that ques
tion and that he is in favor of changing the present
mode of distribution. His conduct that day was
strange commentary upon his bold declaration in Raj
eigh that he had but set of opinions, and
ALAMANcE, July 2, 1852.
Kerr and Reid spoke at Graham Saturday last.
have not heard single person speak well of kerrs
positions-all have heard, speak in favor OF Reid
for Governor and his plan for Free Suffrage. Wings
say they will vote for Reid. His prospects here are
much better than they were two years ago.
MOORE County, July 10, 1852.
Every thing looks bright here for the Democrat
ic The Wing leaders are, usual, buster
ing and offering to make bets, if the odds given
them. 1 think that Moore will be redeemed, and
stand where she once stood, when she took the lead
for the Hero of Orleans.''
W1LKEsBoRoueH, July 10, 1859.
81 take moment to inform you that our Guberna-
toria candidates have just closed their discussion
this place. Gov. Reid opened, and spoke for two
hours on national and State affairs. Nothing new
hsctance to state his position with regard to the distrbu
ton Of The School Fund. He knows the position of
his party is against him here in the West, and he
likes to slide School money easily possible, and
takes up his time in hurrahing for Chippewa and
Lundy's Lane
Upon the whole, it good day for the Democ-
racy. Reid and Free Suffrage are on rising ground
here. You may set down many Wing for Reid
in the West and large falling off from the vote of
1850 for Kerr. Look out for another Reid and Free
Suffrage victory on the 5th of August-ony little
more SO. Fire away for Pierce, King, Reid and
F rec Suffrage"
ANsoN Co., July 7, 1852.
CO The nomination Of Scott is not well received
by the Wings of this County, and understand the
Wings of Stanly don't relish it at all. Our Demo-
cratic friends in this section in fine spirits, and
will make strong pull for Reid and Free Suffrage
in August, and for Pierce and King in November"
SURRY Co., July 10, 1852.
81 will briefly inform you of the discussion and
its effects between Gov Reid and Mr.. Kerr at Y aG-
kin, the 9th instant. Mr.. Kerr opened the discus
sion by boastng of his Whiggery-spoke in favor
Of United States Bank &c. He spoke of the South
being altogether blame concerning the agitation
of Slavery and he wound up by extolling Scott
the skies, and Graham little above. He thought
Scott sound on the compromise, and knew Graham
was; and further that Scott might die, and then we
would have President worth having.
Gov. Reid replied in most efectual manner,
pointing out Mr.. kerr's position, errors, and incon-
sstences on Free Suffrage, Convention, &c. He
told the people he did not want to the risk of
mans dying before he could have good President !;
and went on prove that Mr.. Kerr did Gen.
Scott for President, but that he thought gunpowder
was the only chance for the Wings to succeed upon.
The Governor then showed that Pierce and King
all that Southern and friends of the Union
could wish them to be.
The Governor takes finely with the people. They
are becoming more and more attached to him-the
more he is with US the better We like him. Old Sur
ry Will give him larger majority by 100 votes than
she did before.
We will make clean sweep in old Surry for the
Legislature. Our candidates are Col. George Bower
for the Senate, and for the Commons, Dr.. Wilson,
Joseph Dobson, and Charles Whitlock. Three cheers
for Pierce, King, Reid and Democracy"
ROCKINGHAM Co., July 5, 1852.
"On Thursday the 1st of July, Gov. Reid and
Mr. Kerr addressed large and respectable audience
Salem. Gov. Reid led off, and after some remarks
national questions he to the subject of Equal
Suffrage, and in most powerful and convincing
ner enforced the passage OF that by egisla
tive enactment. Gov. Reid, in concluding, remarked
that Mr. Kerr proessed be in favor of the present
mode of distributing the School Fund, and asked Mr.
Kerr TO define his position that subject, that
there might be no misapprehenson.
Mr.. Kerr followed. He lauded Gen. Scott to the
skies as military man, and capped the climax by as
serting that he was in eminent degree worthy of
the support of the Southern people! Mr.. Kerr then
pounced upon Gen. Pierce, and assaulted his conduct
in Mexico in the most disgusting language-anguage
that ought to be beneath the dignity of any man. let
alone candidate for Governor. But pray what is it
that some Wing leaders will not stoop to?
On the subject of Convention Mr.. Kerr took the
ground that the question should be submitted to the
people, and if majority should vote in favor of it,
it would be anti-repubkcan TO oppose it, Gov. Reid
asked Mr.. Kerr if he did for the ratification
of the amendment to the Constitution in 1885, In
which is The following provision: "No Convention
of the people shall be called by the General Assem-
bly, unless by the concurrence of twothlds of all
the members of each house of the General Assem-
bly," Mr.. Kerr admitted that he did. So Mr.. John
Kerr is denouncing that an-republican for which
he voted.
Gov. Reid again asked Mr.. Kerr to define his po-
Kerr replied, "Oh yes had forgotten that, but
occupy precisely the same grounds that Gov Reid
does on that question: Look out! Mr.. Kerr is be-
coming forge1uI as he goes West.
Gov. Reid is in very delicate health, vet he battles
manfullV the olorious cansa of erpocrocu and