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Demoeratzc Convention in saz,nsso,,.

Democratic Convention ian J Johnston.
At Convention of the Democratic party of John
ston County, held in the Court House in Sm:thfied
on Tuesday, the 25th May, 1852. .,
On motion of ]. w. b. Watson, Lunce ford Rich
ardson, Esq, was appointed President, and WIN. H.
Fomlinson, Secretary. The President on taking the
pirate remarks the importance of the next Legis
la:ure, and urging proper discretion in the selection
of Candidates. The following nominations were
then made by Daniel Gardner, viz: For the Senate
VIM. II. Watson, Esq, for the House of Commons,
A. }. Leach and Linn b. Sanders, Esq'rs.
The nominations were unanimously confirmed, and
committee of three appointed wait on Messrs.
Watson and Leach (Mr. Sanders ibeng absent) and
inform them OF their nomination. they appeared and
in brief accepted the nomination and return
ed their thanks to the members of the Convention
for the honor conferred.
The following resolutions were then offered by ].
W. B. Watson, Esq. which were read and adopted.
ResOiUed, That We deem this proper time to de-
clare attachment to the customs and xed land
marks of the Democratic party, and to express our
devotion to Republican principles and Southern
rights. .,,.... ..... ..y. ....
ResolUeG, That most cordially approve Of the
nomination of the Hon. DAVID S. REID, as d candi
in behalf of the Democracy of Johnston, that the
9Th of August next, they will be true to REID and
Equal Suffrage.
Resolved, That this Convention most highly recon-
mend its nominees to the Democracy, Candidates
worthy of, and entitled to their undivided support
ResOiued, That we opposed to profuse treating
as practised heretofore, through the campaign, anc
pledge ourselves to sustain Candidates if they
decline keeping it up. ...... ....a
ResolUed, That to secure complete organization
of the Democratic party in the County, the Presi
dent of this Convention be authorized appoint VI
persons Committee of Vigilance, with power to ap
point two in each Captains district in
with them.
| On motion it was ordered that the proceedings o
the Convention be signed by the President andSec
rotary and forwarded the Editor of the orth Ca
rolina Standard for publication.
On motion of J. w. B. Watson the thanks Of tn.
meeting returned the President and Secretary
and the meeting then adjourned
- rLUNCEFORD RICHARDSON, PreS't.
VIM II. ToMLINsoN, Sec'u.
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FOR THE NORTHERN CITIES BY
The SeaDOard 81 Roanoke Railroad


FNtHE PUBLIC are informed that the Seaboard and
n Roanoke Rail Road Company have eompl eted their
bridge Roanoke River at Weldon, and are
prepared to transport passengers and freight from
Weido to Portsmouth and Norfolk, and the Northern
cities promptly and with dispatch.
The Cars leave Weldon daily at 8 I2 O'Clock, P. M,
and arrive Portsmouth by O'Clock, P NJ, in time
connect with of the Chesapeake Bay Steamers,
HERALD, GEORGIA OR NORTH CAROLINA,
ing, in time to connect with the morning train that
leaves for Philadelphia and New York. ..
By this comfortable and agreeable route, Passengers
leaving Wilmington IN the morning train, Will arrive
early the morning at Baltimore, and reach New
York the evening" without loss of sleep, and with
but one change of person and baggage between Weldon
and Baltimore, and avoid entirely night travelling on
Rail Roads. To render this worthy of the travel
ling public, the company have employed careful and
responsible baggage agents, who check all baggage at
Weldon through TO Baltimore consequently tie travel
Ter has further trouble with his baggage until he
reaches Baltimore.
The Chesapeake Bay Steamers also stop at OLD
gers who leave Weldon 8 IL o'clock P. M, arrive
at Old Point the same evening.
An arrangement has been entered into, by the differ
ent Rail Road and Steamboat Companies by which the
Through Ticket issued at Charleston will leave
il optonary with the traveller take either route
Weldon.
An accommodation train leaves Weldon every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings for Portsmouth,
Norfolk and OLD POINT COMFORT. Passengers
by either train for Old Point, will reach Old Point the
same evening.
For THROUGH TICKETS to Baltimore and New
York and other information desired, enquire of the
agent at Weldon.
E.. N. PETERSON, Agent
Office Seaboard 4 R. K. r. Co.,
W edon, N. c.. May 2sih. 1852 s22-ltw sm
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DIE d.

At Baden Springs, Ala, the 10th of May of Bron-
citis after brief illness, Mrs. Mary P of Mr..
F. Y. Townsend leaving infant child and wide cir
Gle of endeared friends her early departure.
Mrs T. native of North Carolina and the daugh-
ter of Lewis Daniel, Esq, of Person County, in this
State. She had lived in the of piety for many
years. and died in the happy hope of bissfu immor-
tality. ICON
City papers please copy.
In Milton. Friday morning last, after protracted
illness, Stephen Dodson Esq in the 18th year of his
and OF the first settlers and respectable cit
izens of the town. He buried Sunday last with
Masonic honors.
At the residence of his father in Alamance County,
on Tuesday morning the 18th inst of Pulmonary Con-
sumption, Dr. Thomas S. Vincent, in the prime of life
He was inferred with Masonic honors. = o.
In Meckehburg, the 18th inst, of Erysipeas Mar
Gus L. Campbell in the 29th year of his age. Also on
the same day, David Cross, aged ~ years.
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June 2, 1852.
Maryland State lotteries, for june,
...- 1852.

Never schemes possessing more intrinsic mer-
presented to the notice of deserving public than those
of Juue, an he holds his pecuniary position OF very
little Importance, who pauses moment before mall
ing at least order to those 81
Truly fortunate and far famed Lottery Agents and
.-.. Bankers,
PYFER g. CO.
No L. Light street, Baltimore, Md.
Immense sale of Splendid Prizes 1.-THE Month of May
outs ripped all calculation.
PRIZES PAID GOLD.
Whole Ticket SO 50 II, S25, 900, Alabama:
Half Ticket al IS, $4,000, sent to South Carolina.
Half Ticket Ia 81, $I6,3l2, to Pennsylvania
Hall Ticket So 80 81, $I500O sent to Georgia.
Half Ticket 3 10 40, $4,000, sent to Virginia.
Quarter Ticket ii % SO, 27 900 sent to Carolina
Quarter Ticket 25 80 40, $s,577, to Pennsylvania.
Quarter Ticket $4,000, sent to South Carolina.
Quarter Ticket 42 Sc 81, 1000, sent to Tennessee:
Quarter Ticket 10 Sc rs, $4,000, send to Caro-.
Brilliant Schemes for Julle, 1852.
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CONGRESS-

In the, Senate, w ednesday, aoebae took place,
on the presentation, by Midsummer. offa memorial
from the Society of friends of Massachusetts, pray
ing for repeal of the Fugitive ia We law. The
mortal was laid upon2 the table bya vote of forty
against and the Senate then resumed the con-
sderation of the Deficiency bill. e,r,..,,
In the House of Representatives, on the same day,
bill providing for the holding Of the District Court
of the United States for the District of Columbia, in
Of sickness or other disability of the district
judge, was passed; and the House then went into
Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union,
and took up the Deficiency bill, when debate ensued
involving subjects connected with the Presidential
election. -, - .-.--.l -
In the Senate, on Thursday. numerous petitions
were presented praying the passage Of the
bill, - - ~. :. -. - % :. ,. 4.
Mr.. Soue introduced bill appropriating S75, 900
for deepening the passes of the Mississippi river
which was considered and ordered to be engrossed
The deficiency bill was taken up, and Mr., Borland
spoke at length in opposition the proposed increase
of compensation to the Collins line of steamships
The House of Representatives, the same day
passed bill TO authorize register be issued to
the - schooner Caroline, of Barnsable; and then
ordered the bill granting lands and the right of way
the State of Missouri in aid of the construction of
the Hannibal and St. Joseph's railroad, and the rail-
road from St. Louis to the western confines of Mis-
souri,, to be read the third time Pending motion
to recommit the bill to the Committee Public
Lands, they went into Committee of the Whole on
the State of the Union, Mr.. Seymour of Connecli-
pration being taken up, Messfs. Grow and Goodrich
made speeches on political topics; when the commit
tee .'
Mr.. McMullen made effort TO introduce his bill
to fl the pay and mileage of members CT Congress
but, on motion, the House adjourned. ...
On Friday, in the Senate, the Chair laid before the
Senate letter from the Hon. J. NJ Berren, resign
ing his seat in that body. 80.
The Senate took up the deficiency bill and, after
long debate, the amendments were ordered to be
engrossed for third reading of the bill whereuPon
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
The House of Representatives, of the same day
spent some hours in taking questions by yeas and
nays motions made in cennexion with the Nilsson
ri land bill /; which was finally passed by vote Of
yeas 1O3, nays 80.
The rules were then suspended, and the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the state o
the Union, MIR. Seymour, of Connecticdn the char;)
when, the committee having proceeded to the further
consideration of the Indian department appropriation
bill, Mr.. Campbell, of Illinois, who entitled tc
the floor addressed the committee the nernal-im
provement question. Mt. Clark then replied to the
replied to the remarks of the last speaker. Afte
which the committee rose, and the House adjourned
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The price of Packages of Quarter Tickets only, -
advertised above.
The Managers Printed Drawing, endorsed by the
commissioners appointed or this pupose) by the Gov
OF Maryland, in all sent to Cores
pondents.
Letters always strongly and carefully sealed.
The purchasers of Packages of Tickets seldom have
than six chances against their drawing in Pack
age any of the Capital Prizes, and Package may
draw four of the highest Prizes Two-tAirds of the
Prizes sold in Packages of Tickets.
Please order few days the Lotteries draw.
All Orders punctually answered by the mails
Persons at a distance from Baltimore who wish For
BuckIcd their Backs" will find that is only
necessary enclose the price Gas laid down in the above
schedule) for Package of Single Tickets to the Truly
Fortunate, Far-Famed and Old Established House Of
PYFER & co.
No. LIGHT Sr., Baltimore, Md.
Mya 29 1852. S.
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IENHE above establishment has been in successful oper
alton about year. and has turned on: some of the
best STEAM ENGINES and SAL MILLS thatahave
ever operated in this any other State.
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills
Mill Gearing and Machinery of every description be
completed during the Summer and Fall The improved
condition of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will
able to fill with dispatch and puncuaty all orders
after the LIST of July.
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed at the above Works: a.-..s-.- -.
81. ..a...es-z. AUBRE, Cumberland, May Is, 1852.
Mr.. SILAs BURNS,
Dear SIR: Our Engine and Mills made at
your Shops have been work nearly two months, and
fully expectations. The ENGINE, to
and STRENGTH, PERFORMANCE and DURABILITY, is in
fcrior m the State of the class made here
or sewhere The MILLs with snoothness and
speed truly astonishing In ordinary saving cut
commons sized log, foot in 81 seconds Is feet per
minute. We have however. throug 8 feet log
in 50 seconds the rate Of SO feet per minute, by
running to the top speed fully believe cut 40
feetsper minute. The only objection we have heard
urged is it takes two many hands haul up logs and
carry away lumber. Yours, &c, ...-.... -..-
f h.. ........ ..... JONES 81 BARBEE.
June 2, 1852. So
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ADVICE TO FARMERS. The editor of the New Eng
land Farmer excellent agricultural paper, gives the
following sensible and patriotic advice, which will
apply equally all classes of the community 80 Go
to the ballot box, then, every honest patriotic farmer
90 to the ballot box, and there for those whom
you honestly judge 10 be the best men for office. We
can respect the manly opponent OF our opinions-we
can respect the Jealous supporter OF men and meas
that distrust but the citizen who manifests
indifference political nstitutions-he man who
not te vote, cannot consider good citizen,
fit subject be favored with the blessings OF a
free government .... I'D. .... .. ...
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THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE.

The Charleston IS. c. Mercury gives the follow
ing account of the first locomotive built in this coun-
try: -.c.- -. ~ ..... .... .i'..
The South Carolina railroad the first one
commenced in the United States to be worked by
steam-power, and when finished and ready for use,
which was on tire I'd of October, 1888, it was the
longest railroad in the word-being 1876 miles from
Charleston TO Hamburg. 1t was the first railroad in
the United States that carried the mails, and the first
lecomot In this country was constructed for and
used on road
This engine would be curiosity if placed along
side of one of n ors's Bald wins last improvements
1t was named the " Best Friend" and was built
under the direction of Mr.. E. l.. Miller, of Walter
boro, at the West Point Foundry of Messrs. kemb! e
New York. The engine had no tender, but carried
its wood and water. The wheels were of wood
with spokes like wagon, and the wheel armed with
wrong iron tire. The engineer who run the first
locomotive that was used on this any other road
in the United States, was n. K Darrell, an aPPren-
tce brought up in Doterer's machine shop. He is
now, and has been for many years past, the we'll
known and efficient Master of the Company's work
shops in Charleston.
After few trips, the wooden wheels of the s. Best
Friend'' gave way, and were replaced by cast iron
ones the pattern for which made, and the wheels
cast, by another of Dotterers apprentice boys, j. D.
Petsch, then the foreman of that welknown establish
ment These, it is believed, were the first cast iron
wheels used railroads in this country The - Best
Friend'' blew up after brief career, and from its
wreck another eng inc was built by MIR. Pesch, at
the Company's work shop, of which he was then In
charge. 1t was called the Phoenix. Previously to
this the crank axle had been used but In the recon-
structon of this engine Mr.. ]. D. Petsch introduced
the straight axle, with outside connexions, and also
wrought iron tires on the cast iron driving wheels,
neither of which, it is believed had before been tried
in this country. Mr.. Petsch is the able and
efficient Superintendent of the Motive-power and
Transportation Department of The South Carolina
railroad, in which important position he has rendered
valuable service, by the many Improvements he has
embodied in The plan and construction OF locomotives
machinery, work shops, etc. f.-
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REMEDY FOR THE DYsENTARY.. 1t would be well
for persons pestered with the Dysentary 10 comply
with the following simple remedy, which is recon-
mended by the Leonardtown Beacon: "
"A gentleman of acquaintance who has salts
fac ory tested the matter, informs that sweet oil
and audanum is ali almost infalble remedy for the
dysen:ary if administered in the early stage Of the
disease The quantity for grown person Is 25 drops
of audnum TO large tablespoonful of sweet oil.
single dose will usually effect cure"
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The Wheeling Bridge Case-FEnaE Decision.

WASHINGTON. May 81. Judge Mclean delivered
to-day the final opinion Of the Suprsme Court in the
Wheeling Bridge Case He said that the freedom
of the navigation Of the Ohio river could not be
cured with draw TO the Bridge less than 900 feet in
width. Judge fancy, Daniel and Wayne dissent
from the opinion of the Court
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KossuTH's ELoQuENcE. The opening of Kossuth' $
speech at Bunker Hill in the following beautiful
language -a5. &. ...s ...E t....
"My voice shrinks from the task to mingle with
the awful pathos of that majestic orator, (pontng
to the monument.) Silent like the grave, and yet
meodious like the song of Immortality upon the lips
of cherubim-a senseless, cold granite, and yet
with inspiration, like patriots heart nnovable like
the Past yet stirring like the Future. which never
stops; it looks like prophet and speaks like an
oracle" - -. = - = ----E-
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TELEGRAPHED FOR THE STANDARD.
WAsH1NeToN, MAY 3Ist, 1859.

: 9. 10. - 90 =. WAsHINGTON' May 81 Sc, Io5S.
Nothing interesting in Congress. 1t seems to be
conceded among the members that Douglass will be
nominated on the 9Th ballot. The Wing leaders
dread his nomination most. ..r s...t. .sa-a.a.
-sToombs has bet Ward of Kentucky, ten thousand
dollars that any democratic nominee will beat Scott
in Kentucky. .. w.
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ETARRTED.

In Char otte, the 18th ult., E. n. Hutchson, NJ.
D., to Miss Mary A, daughter of David Parks, Esq.
Ia Charlotte on the 10th ult.. Mr.. John Sloan, of
Greensboro to Miss Eliza P daughter Of the late John
D. Graham of Lincoln.
In Alamance the 18th ult., by Col G. Grant, ESQ.
Mr.. William Sharp, eldest of Jesse Sharp Miss
Margaret, youn gest daughter of Joseph Rippy.
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The New York Herald is of opinion that hence
forth there need be apprehension OF Cutting the
Cotton Market, inasmuch before another year is
there is probability that Japan, China, Aust
lia and all the southeastern shores of Asia, will need
a large supply of cotton goods.
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A late exchange paper in commenting upon the
custom of Gubernatorial candidates traversing the
whole State-every county and principal settlement
continuing the canvass up to the last day OF july
says: Here in Tennessee is a campaign of more
than two months, in the heat of summer, at the end
of which each may well be Indifferent about his
election in his thankuness at having survived such
ordeal of travel, dust, exhaustion, hoarse vocife
ration, and straining of lungs. =" -------
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ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA

The Steamship Cambria arrived at Halifax on the
SO'h bringing dates from Liverpool to the afternoon
OF The 18th ultimo.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS Cotton-Sales of the week
amounted an to $4,000 bales. Prices had advanced I'D.
ne market closed with an upward tendency, Flour
- " eSlern Canal 2Os. ; Ohio 2Is Corn-Yellow
S's. o. white 2es. cd. Market very dull.
TRANCE. The grand fete Of the 10th of Nav, at
FaHs was brilliant almost beyond concepten. The
cuPlie was not declared nor any demand made
ior 1t. The iete was purely of military character.
STANDARDS with eagles presented to the colonels
me troops Numbered GO, 900, and the specators ba
million. The Archbishop of Paris was on the fold
WIN Ioo priests, who surrounded the gorgeous altar
anu oessed the standards and eagles. Napoleon made
Al speech which was well received. He pronounced
france once more her own mistress. The FESTIVITIES
we're continued three days at the Tuilleries. Balls
bnu oanquels were given 10 the military, and the
oeauty and fashion of Paris combined 10 render the
"iai! brilliant beyond description.
Later Commercial Ne,Us
DREADsTUFFs. Breadstuffs of everv dissertation
ull: Buyers reserved and prices for The most mari
n1omnai' except American -four, which holds Arm
arrivals during the week of $4,000 Sbls.
HE JAPAN EXPEDITION. 1t is stated on The au-
"orty of the officers of the Dutch Frigate Prince
~ orange, that the emperor of Japan has strongly
'o''heo every part of his coast, and has BODY of
We" equipped soldiers ready to give the American
TAPeui'lon under Com. Perry warm greeting The
WV" o'i'erS all think our force despatched to that
quarter as utterly inadequate to the task of forcing
!" enuy into the city of Jeddo very interesting
puon OF this country will be found in another
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Flight of a Cuban Hero.

New York, May 81, p. NJ. Gen. Lemery. COM
challenged to mortal combat by Cuban Refugees in
this city, for outrdges the Patriots during
the recent Cuban invasion. Gen. L. accepted the
call to the field of honor, but has since fed having
yesterday.
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Jenny Lind gave her farewell concert in this coun-
try at Castle Garden. New York, the oath ultmo,
where she first appeared before American audience
In September, 1850.
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SENATOR BERRlEN. We learn that Senator Berri-
has resigned his seat in the United States Senate
and that Robert M. Charlton has been appointed by
the Governor TO fill his place until the commencement
Of Mr.. Toomb's term. - = $500
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Calomel is said to be an nfallible remedy for the
bite of mad dog. Cleanse the wounds as soon as
possible with soft and castile soap, then apply
a plaster of mercurial ointment,
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LIEUT.. GUTHRIE U. S. N.,who has been spend
Ing few days in this City, with his friends, left here
on Monday for Norfolk. He is now doing duty on
board .. S. Ship Pennsylvania.
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CUBA. 'sIon," the Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun, says the Cuba fever is rising high
err than The plan of invasion will be better az
ranged than heretofore, and may therefore lead to
greater sacrifices of life, and more deep invovment
of the country and the Government Ill the scheme
and its consequences. 49, 81
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Escape Of Meagher the Irish Patriot-His arrival a.
'@.-... "ff NelU York. ~ s-t.. ..f

New YoRK, May 2Sth. Thomas Meagher, the
Irish Patriot whose escape was announced some time
since, but afterwards denied, arrived in this city last
night from Van Dieman's Land. He is receiving a
most cordial welcome from his country men aud our
citizens generally.
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SHE REFEALTY
D. c. FREEMAN, & CO. MY. FREEMAN & HOUSTON, WILL
FREEMAN 6 HOUSTON,
Wholesale Merchants and Factors.
n WILMINGT NC.

@4AA KEEP CONSTANTLY HAND SrocK OF
Flour Corn, Bacon, Salt, Coffee Sugar, Moasses, To-
bacco, Segars Snuff, Candles, Soap, Iron Nails,
Foreign and Domestic Liquors and Wines, Paints,
Oils, Glass, Domescs, Hats, Boots, Shoes,
Leather Agricultural Implements and a va
rety of other articles, suitable for
Family and Plantation Use,
and the RETAIL TRADE, which they will dispose of
in lots suit Dealers Consumers reasonable terms
o Cash. exchange for Naval Stores other Pro-
duce. ---. .s.--- ~. .Hr-.. i
D. G. FREEMAN, the senior partner, is located in
the City of New York, Office IT'S, FHoxr STREET,
And the junior partner, GEORGE HOUSTON, in
Wilmington, N. c.. -....t ... -, -,.....
If desired advances will be made consignments to
and from either place.
@ All business entrusted to them will receive prop
attention, and Orders for Goods will be promptly and
carefully filled - : L
Wilmington, May 25, 1852. So