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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
A MARES NEST

The National Intelligencer of yesterday morning
gives prominent place in its editorial columns 10 the
following extract from the Raleigh Register:
g The oNE-MAN POWER THREATENED. Messrs
Avery, Strange and other democratic leaders in the
North Carolina House OF Commons, during the de-
bate the land resolutions, announced that Gen.
Pierce ,UOuM certainly bill TO distribute the
proceeds Of The public lands amongst The &ntes-thGr
he tUas EXPECTED to d0 So Is the Legislation of
Congress to be thus forestailed ! Were the people
Of the State told of this by these leaders in the late
campagn2 Were they apprized of this pledge of
General Pierce to shut the door against us when ap-
plying for our just rights? What do those who vo-
ted FOR the land resolutions think of this pledge to
lend deaf to their Just demands on the govern
ment9 When, since the days of the Stuarts, would
the king of England have made such announce
ment the Parliament? Let not the friends of dis
tributior be ntimidaed ny such threats. If he does
veto such bill, locofocoism will have its death blow
in this State.'
We answer one question by asking another. Is
it possible that the Raleigh Register al the National
lnteligencer ignorant of the fact that the Bal
tmore platform recognised this very principle, and
that General Pierce had sanctioned this platform
The following is the tenth clause of the Baltimore
platform
''IOlh, Resolred, That the proceeds of the public
lands ought to be sacredy applied to the national OBJ
jects specified in the constitution, and that
opposed any law for the distribution of such pro-
ceeds among the States, alike nexpedlent in poll
cy and Repayment 10 the constitution
And these wing papers pretend that the
good people of North Carolina were kept in gno-
rance of Gen. Pierce's views!
Vashineton Union.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
FREE SUFFRAGE.

The Fayetteville Carolinian thus notices the re-
lection of the Free Suffage bill:
This great measure was lost in the Senate on
Friday the Sd instant lacking one vote of having the
necessary majority. The vote stood SO for and Is
against 1t. The Constitution requires vote of tw
thirds In each House of the General Assembly to eff
feet any amendment in itself. The Senate is CON-
posed OF SO members, of which two-thirds amount
to 33s. The Free Suffrage bill then lacked only !
oil vote of getting the constitutional majority re-
quslte. Of course the third of vote is practically
an absudy. 1t required "a votes to carry Free Suf
frage.
We confess that we were exceedingly DESTROYS that
this measure should pass But it has been defeated,
and what is remarkable, by the want of single de-
mocratlc vote. Ill the democratic members of the
Senate voted for it with the exception of Mr.. Speak
er Edwards who felt it his duty withhold his sup
port. We have no denunciaiion TO heap upon him
for this act. He was Independent member of the
Senate elected upon the ground of opposition to Free
Suffrage, which he has consistently opPos-
ed from the start. But do regret that the demo-
cratic party of the Senate should have elevated to the
Speakers chair who was pledged Zoe to Free
Suffrage. That step no doubt intended to con-
ciliate and harmonic any discord which might have
threaten the party, but it in our jud gment
of doubtful policy. Those who do not stand up to
the democratic party ought not 10 be sustained and
advanced by that party"
The Tarborough Press says:
1.-THE Free Suffrage bill WAS lost in the Senate by
the casting vote of the Speaker. similar bill has
been introduced into the Commons, and we presume
will pass both Houses by three-ihs, and thus bring
the matter before the next Legislature. 1t must be-
come law later. Though baffled oft, it
must succeed. And though law may rise above its
source for while, it requires something more than
the power welded by mere politicians to keep it
there. -
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

JUDGE SUPREME COURT. On Friday the
Sd inst, an election was held by the two Houses of
the General Assembly for Judge ofhe Supreme Court.
1t resulted in the choice of len. William H. Battle,
then Judge of the Superior Courts. No Democrat
was put in nomination. When ii is recolIected that
the Democratic party is in the majority, trust that
our whIg friends will duly appreciate the magnani-
nifty which prompted this course of action. Judge
Battle is gentleman of exalted private character,
and great judicial ability. His election believe
will be acceptable to all parties throughout the State.
Fayetteville CareEnian.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
DI Ed

In Chatham County ,on the 5th November Louisiana
daughter of George and Barsheba luther, after pro
tracted illness of two years and six months which she
bore with mpary Christian fortitude and resignation
She had all that medical skill and the attention of he
aectonate family and and kind friends could
do to restore her to health hut a-wise Creator de-
creed it otherwise She embraced Religion at carly
and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
manned a consistent member until her death.- 1t was
during her long and painful illness that her filth and
resignation shone brightest. She praised God in her
last moments and met death with smile. She has
left aged father and mother with number of BROTH
and sisters and friends for her departure
but their mourning is without hope. May they bow
with humble submission to this dispensation of mercul
Creator, remembering that
It's God that lifts our comforts high,
It's God that sinks them in the grave
He takes but, blessed be His name,
He takes but what he gave ICON
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
For the STANDARD.
: OF lne oIdIuaIu'
kaqecoma6e and Nash against the World !

-Bagecona6e and Nash against the World =! s.
| Mr.. EDITOR: AS the political fever among US has
somewhat subsidized, allow me to give your Ag rlcul
tural readers little 50 bone to chew" in the way oil
cotton picking.
A few days since Mr.. Freeman, one of the most
successful farmers of Edgecombe, " made picking
with Mr.. Mcdaniel, an enterprlsng farmer OF Nash.
| A girl was selected from each farmland they met
in field of Mr.. McDaniel's about sunrise-picked
ten hours deducting half hour for dinner. The cot
ton had been twice picked before, and consequent
ly not full it might have been. Mr.. McDaR-
el's girl picked SOC lbs, leading Mr.. Freemans So
lbs, and making average of more than SO lbs. an
hour. Mr.. Mods girl is between IA and Is years of
age, Mr.. Freeman's 16.
The girl of the latter abore9 under considerable
Inconvenience, from TIE fact that she nursed child
only fourteen weeks old, had ridden several miles
through the cold, and was quite cold vixen she COM
menced in The field.
Most of the farmers from the neighborhoOd were
present, and judges were appointed by the parties to
overlook the hands and decide the picking.
Take it "alAi all,'' twas good days work, and
cannot very lily be beaten.
The writer is authorized by Mr. Med. to say that
he will bet from $500 to $4,000 that his girl can beat
any woman in the State picking cotton and can
sure you, Mr. Editor this is said in boasting spirit
for my impression is, from what could gather that
picking, that either of them Excepting of course the
oher) can pick more in twelve hours than any
other woman in the State.
The g Preof of the pudding. however, consists in
eating it,; and If yoO farming readers can't see as
we do let them bring out their pickers.
In the interim we'll hurrah for Edgecombe and
Nash. b.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
THOMAS Fl. WILLIAMS. ESQ. y.

The Goldsborough New Era closes an article in
relation to Superintendent of Common Schools
with the following well-deserved compliment to
the gentleman whose name heads this article:
Ne acquainted with but who wants
it, the office OF superintendent, and with him but
slightly, having seen him but twice in our lite. But
we have and read, with pleasure, articles
from his pen the subject of Common School edu-
cation These articles are, in themselves, the best
proof that their author has intimate acquaintance
with the different systems of Common School edu-
cation, Practised in Europe and in the Northern
States, and give TO earnest that he would make
efficient Superintendent. We allude TO Thomas
H. Williams, Esq, of New Hanover, whose articles
appeared the signature of Sc Long Creek first
in the Wilmington Journal, then in this paper and
more recently in the Standard. We would be glad
to hear that he had received the appointment
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

MAGNETISM. The following is clipped from the
New York Tribune of the 23d instant. We have
heard of experiments with similar results in this city.
If the thing is done all. it be by natural
law
singular results obtained in this city from a
very simple application Of the nervous fluid, animal
magnetism, whatever be the agency, to brute mat
Let party of six eight persons sit around a
common pine table for twenty minutes to half an hour
with ihe palms of their hands held flat the top of
the tdble-it is not necessary that their minds should
pay any attention TO the process the ordinary
versation be suspended-but presently the table be-
comes charged with the mysterious fluid that it
begins to move. Then rise from it, push away your
chairs, still holding your hands near, though it is not
necessary touch it, and it will around from
end end and proceed rapidly about the room,
without any visible agent, on which excursions the
persons must bear it company, the current is bro
ken, and the movement stops. This simple expert
ment may easily be tried. 1t requires faith and
outlay of physical or moral strength and the re-
sult with table that is not too heavy is pretty
10 follow, at least have known of several nstan-
ces in which il mas been most asonish:y produced.
The fact, when scientifically established, must throw
light the obscurities of mesmerism, spiritual
manifestations, and all that unexplored class of phe
nomena.'
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
THE STANDARD.
RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY. DEC. Is, 1852.
THE LEGISLATURE.

vvo rafar orr readers to our Legislative columns
for the proceedings of this body from Friday to
Monday, inclusive.
On Monday last Calvin II. Wiley, Esq, one Of
tho Commoners from Guiford, was elected Superin-
tendent of Common Schools.
On the same day Daniel W. Courts, Esq, was
reelected Treasurer by handsome majority. Mr.
Courts has made one of the very best Treasures
the State has ever had and his reelection, especi
ally under the circumstances, is a most fattering
testimonial on the part of the Assembly to his
superior merits as public officer. The Wings
generally voted for R. G. A. Love, Esq, the Com
moner from Haywood.
The two Houses have rescinded the JOINT agree
ment to adjour to-day, the 18TH and have agreed to
adjourn on Wednesday next the 22d. 1t IS pos
sbe but not probable that they will be able to get
+bronob bv that time. No final action has yet
been had upon the Senatorial or Congressional Dis
trcts, or upon the apportonment of the Commons;
and besides there are three Solicitors, superior
Court Judge, Councillors of State, four lrus
tees of the University, and an Attorney General to
elect, to say nothing of the Senator.
No vote has been taken since our last for Sena-
tor. The contest WILL in all probability, be brought
to a close during the present week.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
LODGE ROOM, MorgantOn. ".

November Both, 1852.
The members of Piedmont Lodge, No. IS l. o. o.
o. F. recognising in the dispensaton which has
severed their earthly connection with THOMAS LENoIF
AVERY, their late dearly beloved brother, the hand
the Supreme Ruler ofall things, and believing that II
is proper that they should sgna!ize their deep aec
ton in view Of the loss sustained in his death by the
order of which he was valued member, as we'll as
of society of which he brilliant ornament, and
the county of which he was useful citizen, dc
therefore,
Resoipe, That tablet recording the death of broth
L. L. Avery be placed upon the wall of the Lodge
room, containing an inscription commemorative OF
his virtues and of the grief of his bereaved brothers
That the members of this Lodge wear the usual
badge of m burning for thirty days.
That the Secretary deliver to the relatives of the
deceased copy of this preamble and resolutions, and
make the usual publication of the slime in the new s.
apers of the State. E. ]. ERWIN, N. G.
N. Fl. KAYLrR, S.
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Correspondence of the Fayetteville Caronian]
Dnnnu,har Q 1850

RALEIGH, December y, 1891.
What has become of the merits and long tried ser
vices Of H. w. Miller-he who is always found a
faithful and interchangeable sentinel upon the political
vatch-tower! Would not this vote have aided him
in relieving his mind and recuperating his physical
system, so much exerted and much reduced In the
late campaign What was Mr.. f2ayner doing whilst
Miller and others travsrsing the State, exposed
10 the scorchng sun and Indictment weather dePriv
ed of domestic association; and last, but not least,
spending their money in behalf of their cause! Why
he here in The city of Raleigh giving aid and
comfort to party 1.-The Democrats] by his silence;
protecting his fine parsonage from sun and weather;
taking and pleasure in the enjoyment Of his fine
estate. And by the way we have been informed that
Miller has considered all these things, and has ragged
furously the conduct of his brother wings; and
has gone far to say that if he were member of
the Legislature he would Rayner and the whig
party sunk into perdition before he would vote for
him.
Where is Mr.. John Kerr, and why is he
50 neglected by the Wings of the present Legisla-
ture2 How is it that Mr.. Rayner, who was silent
while Kerr was canvassing the State last summer,
is now honored by Wing votes for Sena tor, and
Mr.. Kerr forgotten? Mr.. Miller is not the only
gentleman who has been neglected and sighted by
his party.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
LODGE RooM, Morganton ". c., }

,
WHEREAS, the members of Piedmont Lodge No.
25 l. O. of O. F. have heard with deep regret Of the
death -four esteemed brother ALEXANDER TENNESSEE,
who removed from earth in the spring time OF
life and in land far distant from the home of his
childhood, relatives and friends and, whereas, it
devolves upon us to give some suitable expression to
our sense of the loss which we, together w;I his
bereaved family, have sustained Therefore,
ResoUed, That while in bowling in humble sub
mission to the decree, which has removed our BROTH
er from among us, will cherish in hearts those
feelings of kind regard of Love and Friendship for
him which his life and character richly merited.
That tablet, recording the death oe A. Tennessee
be placed upon the wall of the Lodge Room, contain
ing inscription commemorative of his virtues and
of the grief of his bereaved brethren.
That the members of this Lodge the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
That the Secretary be instructed to send copy Of
these resolutions to the family of the deceased, also,
the papers of the State with the request publish.
E. ], ERWIN, N. G.
N. H. KAYLER, S.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

UNITED STATES SENATOR. No election of Sen
has yet been effected by our Legislature. The
last of which have received any is that
nominee of the Wing party, received 70 votes, Mi.
Dobbin IS, scattering s. 81 being necessary to
choice there election. Now Mr.. Rayner,
though a whig, is understood to have played very
lnkewarm part in The late Presidential election and
is not clearly settled that he even voted the whig
ticket. Yet the wings of the Legislature unite on
him 10 man. What a lesson does their course teach
those GemocWF who dstractng their party by
their Perverse and obstinate opposition to democrat
without reProach. upon wnom the wishes of the par
ty throughout the State are concentrated!
Fay. Car0Enian.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

re The North Carolina Democrat, printed at
Yanceyville, says: "The Legislature has made re-
peated attempts to elect United States Senator.
I'm to this time the Democrats, who have a ma
iortv on Joint ballot, and justly entitled to the
Senator, have failed to unite on any one. The
Hon. James c. Dobbin is the nominee of the De-
mocratc caucus He is a gentleman every way
qualified for the honor and we think should re-
ceve the support of every member Of his party.
We know, we but echo the wishes of every demo-
crat in this section when we demand his election
at the hands of the Democrats of the Legislature"
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.

We regret to learn that the building of the
Franklin Institute, at Cedar Rock, Franklin Ceun-
tv, has been destroyed by fire. The loss is some
fifteen hundred dollars, and no insurance.
We are gratfed to learn that this misfortune
has not interrupted the progress of the School
New buildings are 10 be erected, and in the mean
time MIR. Richardson will prosecute his labors in
the old Academy building. See his advertisement
in another column.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

What the deuce did forefathers do TO kill time
and enjoy themselves Without coffee how did
they manage breakfasts Without tobacco, how did
they smoke! Without stoves, how did they keep
warm! Without good roads, how did they keep up
socialty? Without potatoes, how did they get up
stew! and without soda water, how did they con-
trve to work off " last nights drunk 90 What did
they do rainy days for newspapers? and during
the long winter months for penny magazines ?
Who'll answer, and pay the postage! If anybody,
let him forward by return mail.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
Castalia Female Institute,

CastaIIa Female Institute,
CAsTALIA, NASH, N. G.
EIrs. Nj. c. Richardson, Principal.
Miss vi. Z. Stone, assistant XsIfnCfaed!.
FM7HE Exercises of these Institutions will be resumed
z the first Monday in January. prompt atten-
dance is solicited For particulars apply for Circular
to the Principals or'to
JOHN A. HARRISON,
Secretary Of the Board,
December 7th 1852 95O-w6w.
Ey- The Register, Biblical Recorder, Marlborough
Southcrner, Goldsborough Republican and Patriot and
Warenton News give insertions and send bill to See
rotary. ...
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

A SUBSTITUTE FOR GUANo. German chemist
named Bresach, claims to have invented kind of
artificial guano, which be had at less cost, and is
equal in quality to the natural. The government OF
Ba varia have determined to give Mr.. Won Bresach
every assistance in their power. The Scientific
American has been assured by the brother of Mr..
Bresach that it is most valuable discovery, and
that there prospect of its being introduced
into cor ntry.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

How KEEP Poor. Buy two glasses of ale
every day, five cents each, amounting in year
to $50 smoke three cigars, after each meal,
counting up in the of the year to $54 rs keep
big dog, which will consume at least SIS worth of
amounts TO the snug little sum OF SIlO 75-sulcient
buy six barrels of flour, barrel of sugar. one
sack of coffee, good coat, respectable dress, be-
sides frock for the little baby and half dozen pair
of sales.--future or less. just think of it.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

ES- \ subscriber writes to us from AIanlance
County as follows: have seen some Boosting
about large corn in the lower Counties, and think
can boast little too. 1 raised the present sea-
son two potatoes, in the same hill, one of which
weighed nine pounds and the other three pounds
SIX ounces. Also, beet that weighed eight pounds
all on Democratic SOIL
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

RESISTING THE FUGlTlvE LAW. bill has passed
through committee of the whole Of the Ohio house
OF Delegates to protect the rights of persons claimed
as fugitive slaves. Its provisions somewhat SIM
liar to the famous Vermont law. Prosecuting attor-
neJ are to apply for writs of habeas corpus where
persons are arrested and if either party ask, jury
trial shall be allowed, &c. From the manifestations,
it is doubtful whether such bill can finally pass.
Baltimore Sun.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

PLANK ROAD. Werefer our readers to the adver-
tisement in this paper of dividend of per cent de-
Glazed by the Fayetteville and Northern Plank Road
Company, This Company have miles together
with Clarendon Bridge (Which they purchased in
March lasD under toll. The dividend is declared
from the receipts from the bridge since April /, and
from the Road since Sept. ii. Fay. Caro-.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

At the recent election. Gen. Pierce carried the State
in which he resides the State in which King resides,
the State in which Scott resides, the State in which
Graham resides, the State in which Hale resides,
and the State in which Julian resides. Pretty good
for {" unknown blue nosed Yankee"
Rockingham Register.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15

Lafe and Important from Merico-1eAauntepec Con-
tract-Progress Of the RevOlutiO'-IHe american
Minister and Gardiner Commission, &c.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 9. The New Orleans Delta
of this morning publishes dates from the city f
leo the Goth ut, ten days later than before re-
ceved.
The committee on the Tehauntepsc proposition
have reported bill to Congress granting the contract
to Senior Beiange.
The defeat of Gen. Banco, by tho French Count
Raousset BouIbon is confirmed. The latter has pro-
claimed Sehora independent and annexed 10 France.
The revolution is progressing everywhere, but no
battle has yet been fought between General Uraga
and General Veldez the leader of the Federal troops
The latter is his fortified camp, and has been sum
moned to surrender by General Uraga. His situation
is very critical, and there is but little possibility OF
his receiving assistance from the capital Gen. U ra-
ga, whose forces now number nearly 1000 men, had
been received with the greatest enthusiasm by the
people of Guadalaxara.
General Mesia and Uboedo at the head of l 1000
men, have pronounced in favor of the plan of Guada-
Iaxara, looking the recall of Santa Anna, and the
States OF Tamaulipas and Gunanaxuato had also de-
clared for TIE revolution.
Judge Conkling arrived at the city of Mexico on
November 18th, but had not yet presented his Gre
dentals.
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MONUMENT TO THE MILFORD BARD. The Della
ware Republican that the friends of the late
DR.. John Loffland, known tho {" Milford Bard,''
are about taking measures TO have monument erec-
ted over his remains, which inferred at his
quest in St. Andrews churchyard, in Wilmington,
beside his sister, Rev. Mrs. Cory Chambers.