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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-06

s. A few days since, a juvenile often
der was brought before one of the Glasgow
bailies, who after reading lecture to the
lad, put .he following interrogatory -
"Where did you learn so much wicked
ness?" The youth, personifying innocence,
with an inquiring look, replied-"Do ye
ken the pump-well in Glassford street p
"No," said the bailie.
well, then, do you ken the pump-well
in the Brggate:" cob, yes" answered
the man IN Office quickly. "Weel then, y
reioiRed the accused, "ye may gang there
and pump as long as we like, for I'm hang
ed if We pump me-"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-06

&S>The 18th September, this year, was
the completion of a century since the III
PRODUCTION of the "New Style - as it's call
ed in the calendar. The New Style differ
ed from the Old in two particulars: by
emitting eleven days after September list,
or calling the Cd the 18th, and by beginning
the year on January 1st, and not on An
nunciation, or 25th Of March. The length
of the legal year 1852, was, therefore, only
2S2 days, or about 40 weeks. The OLD
Style is, however, yet in use in those coun-
tries Russia, Greece, &c.,) where the
Greek Church is protested, although IN
convenient and manifestly erroneous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-06

rThe following excellent description of Gen
.,t,s entrance into the city of Mexico is from the
men of an eyewitness, Mr., Wariand, now the Ed
i,or Of the Lowell Journal, who served IN the Mex
lean campaign. 1t appeared in that paper on the
anniversary OF the day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-06

General SCOTS triumphant entry iaio the
Gin of Merieo as a Conqaeror--his de-
A,,r,u.e from Il as q Prisoner.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
MEETING IN RICHMOND.

portion of The Democratic party of Richmond
County met in Rockingham on the 5th instant; and
on motion William Powell, Esq, was called 10 the
chair, and A. w. Moody appointed Secretary.
The Chairman having explained the object of the
meeting, Neill McKinnon. James Stewart and NJ. T..
Long appointed committee to report resolutions
expressive of the sense of the Meeting. The COM
mittee having retired for short time, reported the
following Resolutions, which were adopted:
Whereas, proposition has been made by some of
the Counties in this District, to hold Convention at
Albemarle in S,anly County, the seventh of Sep
tember, for the purpose of selecting some suitable
person as EIector for this Congressional Districts
therefore,
Resolved, That the Chairman Of this meeting ap-
point twenty delegates to attend said Convention.
Resolved, That in case no one of the delegates APP
pointed should find it convenient to attend the Con-
ventIon Col. James r. Gaines OF Montgomery be au-
thorized to cast the vote of this County.
ResoLped That we recommend Wm NJ. Peacock,
Esq, as suitable person to become the Elector of
this District.
The Chairman appointed the following persons
delegates to the Convention, to witt Dr. P. w. Stan
SILL ". L. McKinnon, Mial T. Long, VIM. Yates,
Thomas Williamson, S. McSwain. H. Covington,
w. G. Leak, Louis Stewart ]. G. Covngton, B. G.
Powell, w. F. Leak, Esq. John McNeil!, w. B.
Cole, Mai. D. McNeill, P. M. Powell, N. Mclean,
COL Shaw, D. B. Nicholson and A. w. Moody, and
on motion the chairman added to the list.
On motion, ordered that the proceedings of this
meeting be forwarded tie Standard and Carolinian
with the request that they be published. On motion
the meeting adjourned.
WILLIAM POWELL, Chr'n.
w MooDv Sec'a
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
A. w. Moody, Sec'y.

While we go press the great contest in the State
is going on and the question is being decided wheth
err David S. Reid, or John Kerr shall be the next
Governor of North Carolina. Without ezpatiating
upon the moral sublimity of sovereign State set
will only say that we have an abiding assurance of
the election of David S. Reid to-day. He has been
faithful public officer, and his course will the
approval of the people of the State In his election
too, Democratic triumph will be achieved, which
will settle the question of SCOTS election far as
the South is concerned.
1t will! probably be week before the returns
fully received. In the mean time will add for
the information Of persons out of the State that Scott
cannot do we'll in North Carolina Kerr will do
to day. That think will be admitted on all hands.
Goidsborou9h Rep. f. Pat.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

LETTER TO CLERGYMAN ON THE CHARACTER OF
GENERAL PIERCE. The following letter to clergy
man in Philadelphia, says the Ledger, is in answer
TO written after hearing ISLANDERS respecting
the moral conduct of Gen. Pierce. oany who doubt
the authenticity of the letter, the name of the person
will be given:
You make inquiries respecting Gen. Pierce, my
honored ownsman and neighbor, to answer which
regard BIO h as pleasure and duty. You know
have been political Partzan; or, if have had
any political preferences and partiates, they have
been in another direction, reckoning myself Wing
rather than Democrat. What say, therefore, is
entirely free from any political feeling considera-
ton.
81 have known Gen. Pierce personally for about
twelve years, and may say, somewhat intimately,
as have lived in the same hborhood, have at
tended the church, and have been brought to-
gether almost every week in going to places of
business. If l understand any mans character,
think is that of Gen. Pierce, for he is frank gen.
and open, that he IS incapable of conceament.
know of no man Of so generous nature, ready
to sympahze with poverty and SORROW and so liber-
al in relieving them. His heart and hand always
open TO whoever appeals to him in distress indeed
the appeal is waited for when the distress is known
In all his domestic relations and social intercourse,
and business transactions In his large professional
pract ice his life has been marked by purity, justice
and generosity. The breath Of censure has never
fallen, far as know, upon him, while his charac-
ter, in all these respects is universally admitted and
admired.
Not only is Gen. Pierce firm believer in Chris
most peculiar truths, system adapted to the moral
condition of Juan, and which alone can renew and
save him. While he is narrow sectarian, he
honors all good of every name, and is ready
to do them good.
"Should Gen. Pierce be elected to the Presidency,
doubt not that he would carry to Washington that
reverence for religion and observance of its worship
! and Institutions which he has so long shown here !;
and will add, though this is not included in your
inquiries that the White House not honored with
the presence of more accomplished, intelligent and
truly Christian lady in Mrs. Polk, than it would be
in Mrs. Pierce.
81 have now answered your inquiries, and though
no politician, take pride, as you do in New Hamp-
shire men, and take pleasure, whatever the party
which they belong, in indicating their character from
reproach
"P. S. You ask if Gen. Pierce is a IS straight
forward honest man, who dares do what he believes
to be right anywhere and everywhere 90 General
Pierce is universally known as man of great dec-
sion and Independence of character, and will do what
he thinks to be his duty, in the face of any conse-
quences; and though nominated by party he will be
more than partisan, being in every inch and feeling
and impulse, national man, whose and watch
word will be that of our New Hampshire statesman,
we both honor and ADMIRE Our country the whole
country, and nothing but our country"
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

We confidently expect to announce in few days,
that have elected Wing Governor by old fash
toned majority and have carried also both branches
of the Legislature. giving the Wings the selection
of United States Senator. Register.
The foregoing is one of the many predictions Ct
the scott-seward organ of this State Those "con-
dent expectations have not been realized, and all
sewardom mourns in consequence thereof. Mr..
Kerr, the great gun of Federalism has been silenced
and repudiated and SO far as the Legislature is
concerned, that body will not, we are sure elect
Scott man to the United States Senate. That is
one of the fixed facts.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

G The Registers statement that one of the
Democratic speakers at their late Barbecue in this
place, reoiced over the downfall of the Wing flag
from the pole in front of the Register Office,
alluded to the circumstance is untrue.
The low fling Of the Register, to the effect that
this not the first time the Democrats had re-
oced over the fall of the stars and stripes is un-
worthy of notice.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

Gs We invite attention to the Communication
signed IAN Eyewitness in another column. Mr..
Rencher has been defeated, will be seen, by the
FreesoI influence and cote in Chatham; but man
of his high character and mental powers cannot
be long kept down. His day of triumph is neither
distant nor doubtful
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
FOR PRESIDENT:
GEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE,
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
WILLIAM r. KING.
OF ALABAMA.
THE GOVERNORS VOTE.
OF ALABAMA.

Gov. REID has been reelected by a most trium-
plant majority. His clear gain over the Federal
candidate in "a Counties, is one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-six votes upon his former ma
jority!
The Counties of Buncombe, Cherokee Caldwell,
Currituck, Montgomery, Macon and Yancey to be
heard from. His majority cannot fall much below
5,OOO-or it may reach 5000, or 60 above it.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

have saved thee from these foul designs, and let We still
remain to light our future path. Down ye traitors
Scott aud Seward down-we'N mono of you-our
rights are sacred no foot shall trampe on them The
better parts Of Fillmore shall now be crowned In
pteRes, OLD Sly LIE.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

When Gen. Scott was asked to subscribe some.
thing towards the erection of monument to the de.
parted sage and patriot of the Hermitage he replied
IL I" p0hficdi movement, and IWiH not yive cent"
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

R- We call the attention of the people of
other States to the fact that Mr. John Kerr, the
late Scott-Seward candidate for Governor in this
State lost votes (47 in the County of Orange, the
County Of William 4. Graham, the scott-seward
candidate for Vice President How does that look I?
Mr.. Graham was to strengthen the ticket; but in
the very first popular election which takes place in
his State after his nomination, HIS PARTY LOS
ES VOTES IN HIS OWN COUNTY!
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
THE LEGISLATURE.

At the time of penning this article (Thursday,)
the Legislature joint ballot is in doubt. The
Senate will certainly be Democratic by four ma
jorty, and it may be so by six but at this mo-
ment the majority in the Commons appears to be
on the Wing side, with some prospect of such a
majority in that body to either tie the two Houses
on joint ballot, give the advantage to the Wings
by two majority. This estimate however, gives the
Wings member heretofore Wing, but who
voted the whole Democratic ticket at the late cleo
ton, and who will not, in opinion, vote for
Scott 1t is also based upon the assumption that
in Mr.. Clingmans District, Wings of the pure
Federal stripe have been returned as heretofore
but we doubt the correctness of this assumption,
for we have good grounds for believing that when
all the Western returns shall have come to hand,
it will be found that some Southern Rights Wings
have been losen in place of Federal, consolida-
ton Wings.
If the Legislature should turn out to be Wing
on joint ballot the responsibility fol the result will
rest on Democratic Counties. We have lost a Com
moner, for instance in Person, one in Lincoln, one
in Bladen, one in Robson, two in Johnston, &c.
If We had retained these Commoners, our majority
on joint ballot would have been some twelve Or
fourteen. But regrets vain for the past. We
not change the result by deploring it. All we can
do is to profit by experence-to resolve henceforth,
in every instance and all occasions, to poll every
vote, and to stand by our principles by standing
by our men.
But we do not despair of the Assembly. We
feel confident that the Scott leaders will not be able
to command their majority even if they should
have it. The triumphant reelection of Reid, and
the defeat of the Scott-Seward ticket in November
will tell upon the peoples representatives. The
popular cote IS wih as, and that, in free country
like this, is of much more importance and value
than an accidental majority of one two in leg
slative body.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

p. S. Since the foregoing was written our pros
poets appear to have frightened. We have gained
a Commoner in Macon-this ties the two Houses
on joint ballot; and we hear, on good authority,
that the Democrats have gained Senators in Beau
fort and Hyde, and Camden and Currituck. This
would give four majority to the Democrats on joint
ballot; but then there is rumor that the Demo-
Gratis have lost the Commoner in Yancy. But we
can concede even that and provided we have gained
in both the Senatorial Districts above mentioned,
we shall still have two majority on joint ballot.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
LENOIR.


The following is the vote in Lenor: Senate,
James P. speight, d., 176, Patrick, W. 1872 Com
mons, William Sutton, d., 472, no opposition.
Sheriff, Fields, 800, Aldridge, 800.
BRUNSWICK.
Walters, W., elected to the Commons, over DR..
J. Fl. Hill anti-Scott Wing, not candidate.
PERQUIMONS AND PASQUOTANK.
T. F. Jones, W.. elected to the Senate Commons,
Perquin1ons Albertson, w.. elected by IL majority
over Wilson, d., "a Wing gain. Pasquotank G. w.
Brooks, W., elected to the Commons-no change.
CHOWAN AND GATES.
Henry Wiley, W., reelected to the Senate Com
mons, Chowan, Hugh Collins, W.. elected by 80
majority over L. J. johnson, d., Wing gain Mills
81. Eure, W.. elected to the Commons from Gates
The vote for Governor in Chowan is tie-Reid's
gain So.
WASHINGTON AND TYRRELL
Phelps, d., elected to the Commons in Washing
ton over Gaylord, W.. by 81 majority. McCleese,
W., elected to the Senate. No final news from
Tyrrell.
CAMDEN.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

Caleb Barco, W., elected to the Commons.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14
ROCKINGHAM.

Senate, George D. Boyd d., elected without OF
position Commons, Alfred M. Scales, Jr, d., 49,
Alfred Reid, d., 7s1, F. L. Simpson, d. COG. Messr
Scales and Reid elected. Mr.. Roberts re-electe
Sheriff.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-14

On Saturday, the 21st instant B. f. M ~" II;
Eso will deliver in Weldon, eulogy on 'l'
and character of the great Statesman, HEINZ
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-12-21

sue between ,ans, unburden my bo-
som ofits present trouble,
'Ireturned in such a plight about
four o'clock in the morning. She met
me at the door with her usual ten.
derness, and said. come in, husband;
| have just been making a warm
fire for you, because I knew you
would be cold. Take off your
boots and warm your feet, and here
is cup of hot coffee Doctor, that
was too much. I could not en-.
dure it any longer, and I resolved
that moment that I would never
touch another drop while ] lived,
and never will
He never did. He lived and
died practicing total abstinence from
all Intoxicating drinks, in a village
where intemperance has ravaged as
much as any other in this State.
That man was my father, and
that woman my mother. The facts
above related I received from the
doctor himself, when on n visit to
my native village, not long since.
May we not safely assert, that
were there moro wives like my
blessed mother, there would be
fewer confirmed drunkards?
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-12-21
]" Go1-aesu o,sr glattoe Aasru.' z


your cheeks, ard the deep brilllancy
of your lips; while your braided
hair lies thus in its glossy folds; while
these soft hands are white as sun tin.
ged ivory; while your step glides
around me and I can catch the
fine proportions Of your modest form;
while your voice falls in sweet mod.
ulations on my ears, stirring up loves
echoes, will bear Gods dispensa.
tons on myself; but, pray, pray that
they stop before they reach you
Arthur was at length able to
walk q few steps, though in great
weakness, about his apartment. In
my earnestness to assist him one
day, l forget that he might approach
the looking glass; he did 80, inadver-
tently glanced at himself. exclaim-
ed, My God! and fell senseless.
He was removed to his bed, re-
qucstcd his room to be darkcned and
the curtain drawn aroundS it. while,
without rcpulsing my attentions he
seemed to prefer conmliling with
himself in silence. siw that a
violent struggle was going on, render
cd overwhelming by his physical
weakness. This lasted some days.
Cornclin,' said he to nesat length in
a tone of bitterness, 4 intended to
have surprised you with a. gift from
my poor EIIsn-a likeness of Arthur
Marion; do you rcmclnbershim2 Look
i'll my Mritiny-dcsk and bring it
to me-
went ard presented it Nith trcm-
bliug hand, not daring to glance at it.
He told me to open shutter; | did,
and the bright light burst8in on the
miniature of him. 5.s
Come here said he, sternly;8 scolne
and look | obeycd; the likeness WAS
perfect. The girl who dreams of En-
dymion never pictured anything more
beautiful. ] glanced at tsArtlinF's thce, it
was disfgured with, conflicting pas.
sions. | perceived Tint this was
his last great trial, and braeed Iriyself
for the result. lie sat mp lie. he'd. to
which lie had been confined since his
fall, gnzcd long and earnestly ON the
picture, then cliIching it with upnis-
cd arm, dashed it against the ceiling.
He watched it Us it was shivcred to
atoms; then drawing the he'd clothes
over his face, wcpt and sobbcd aloud.
kncclcd beside him, clasped his
hands in nine, laid my head TN
his lillow, and moaned rs moth
cr with her suffering child. | prayed
to God to comfort him, and the pray
cr was accepted. 1t was his last
great struggle, and he rose from it
like n man and Christian.
With returning health, Ar,her re.
gained much of his original manlincss
and beauty Of feature. The radiance
and softncss of his Eyes were un-
qucnchcd, and the same bright smile
played upon his lip. We Mere mar,
rird shortly after, and never hayc
had cause I" regret that | loved his
heart and his mind better than his
form and his features.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-12-21
Domestic dsunnN.

Recently there has been much writ
ten in regard to the Lobos guano qnes-
ton, which has caused 10 small Stir
among the importers, venders and con-
sumcrs Of this important manure, in
England and this country. The annu-
al removal OF organic and inorganic
matter, contained nthe productions Of
the field, dairy, and stalls of the rural
districts of our country, will, no doubt,
in process oftime oblige every thrifty
farmer to use imported manure, con-
tanning those ingredients especially
which 81 al be wanting in his soil, for.
the production OF remuncrative crops.
The chcapness at which these foreign
manuros ola good quality can be afs
iordcd in the American market, will
be subject of great interest to the
agricultural producer, in all parts Of
our country.
Yet every American farmer should
be constantly impressed viii the vast
interests connected with his professions,
in saving and making all the fGrtiIizing
matter at homo, Oh his own premises,
that be possibly can, thereby saving
his money, to be otherwise expended
in improvements, increasing the pro-
ductiveness ofhis lands, and thus putss
ting within his reach, at a small outlay
the means Of ofrcndering them more and
more fertile, asscvcry succeeding crop
= = : : !. ~ - rt.g
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-12-21
My Wife Is the Cause Of it,

1t is now more than forty years
ago that Mr.. l. called at the
house of DR.. B, one very cold
morning on his way to II.
Sir said the doctor, 'the wealth.
er is very frosty; will ycu not take
somcthin. to drink before you start?'
In that early day, ardent spirits
were deemed indispensable to warmth
in winter. When commencing a
journey, aud at every stopping
place along the road, the travel.
Ter used intoxicating drinks to keep
him warm,
No., said Mr.. l., 4 nev.
cr touch anything of the kind, and
will tell you the ret -my rife i,
the ca1se Of 1t. I had been in the
habit Of meeting some of our neigh.
bors every evening, for the pur,
pose of playing cards. We assem-
bled at each others shop, and IL
quors were introduced.
After a while we met not so much
for the playing, as drinking, and
| used to return home late in the
evening, more or less intoxicated.
My wife always met me at the door
affectionately, and when | chidcd her
for sitting up so late for me, she
kindly replied, Il prefer doing 30
for | cannot sleep when you are out.
'This always troubled me; I wish
cd in my heart that she would only
begin to scola me, for then could
have rctorted and relieved my con
science. But she always met me with
the same gentle and loving spirit.
Things passed on thus for some
time, when at last resolved tha
| would, by remaining very late anc
returning much intoxicated, pro
woke her displeasure so much a.
to cause her to lecture me, whel
| meant to answer her with sever
ity, and thus By creating another is
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-09-22
VILLAGE RESIDENCE for SALE

The subscriber orer for sale BIZ, homestead ,t.,.s h,
the village Of Clinton Oneida County n Y II eu,sss ~
sooc house and about Of the es sad n tbs
Stale With hne orchard Of cultivated fruit sood s,rdsn
sEo almost every thing desirable In ssxe Dr. party IN h,
seoafter OF mile from the center Of the yaxs IN which
ne I'VE churches mile RON Hamilton COexs ana tbres
quarters OF nile from the Clinton Liberal lnsutu. bth
male and female Departments and several other .. "a
fese schools with al sf which IL 10 con- ectsd by 6ns
pank ~aiss Tos gentleman having family Of s5p. or
csaehe 70 EDUCATE or who desires residence Ia oo- Of
we uoss pleasant and thriving villages In the STATE ts, or
fsn very favorable opportunity '"'' "
faOnIs a.urur.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-09-22
.pOrrSSOR SCHUSTER'S DRAW

ING and PAINTINs ACADEMY, No ~ S.9, "a.
wsy nov opel the reception Of paPs P..sr C.ss
.enH ~ ..,,.. P.intrs n Wster Coors IN rssi.
on stone and 'antir IN OH Color ~.
by hi. pupils IS well IS BY himself, may Do oAsni'
Studio.
G.ptlenen's CIa,s from to oclocf r N; .e.,.
S,sc.I Course for Hsnals Teachers on SATURDAY s'''
NO., and on. IN the forenoon for Masters
gv.n'rs Clss for Cent?, men from 70 o'clock -,
Ir.,1,nop. schools and Private Instruction promptly az
go - Portrait, psioted order in the above mention
co "Je' $ sCHUsTER, Professor,
opposte the American Art Union