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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-05-13
Curious Love Letter.

Madam: most worthy of my admira-
tion after long consideration, and mach
meditation, of great reputation you pos
sess in the nation, | have strong incli
nation to become your relation. On
your appreciation of the declaration, /
shall make preparation to move my sit
uation, to profess my admiration, and if
such obligation is worthy of observation
and can obtain commisseration, it will be
in aggrandization beyond all calculation,
of the JOY and exultation of Yours,
SANS DEsIDERATIoN.
! THE AnSaeer.-Su perused your
oratisn with much deliberotion, and q
little CONSERVATION, at the great infatua-
tion of your weak imagination, to show
such yeneration, on SO slight founda-
/ ton. [ suppose your animation was the
fruit ofrecreation, or had sprung from
ostentation, to display your education I.
an old enumeration, or rather, multiple
cation of words of the same termination
though of great variation, in such re-
spective sygnifcation. NoA, without
cisputation, your laborious application,
to so tedious an occupation, deserves
commendation, and thinking imitation,
sufficient qualification, am without hesi-
tation. Yours, MARY MODERATION.
IWf0r IM.-Not thousand years a.
go, a wedding occurred in this country,
previous to which arrangements were
made for wedding tour of several weeks
In ha
was performed, and at proper period
the bride was conveyed to her chamber
and safely slowed away in the contem-
plated nuptial couch. The happy hus-
band soon followed, and having reached
the door of the chamber which contained
his bride, raped gently, but listened in
vain for the anticipated welcome. He
knocked again more nervously than befor
but still no answer was heard. He gen.
tly raised the latch, the door was locked
He called to the little mischief within,
but she answered him not; and he was
finally compelled to seek other quarters.
How he passed the night is not recorded.
At an carly hour in the morning the car
riage which had been engaged for the
wedding tour, was driven to the door, and
our hero stole gently down stairs, enter
ed the carriage, bade the driver apply
the lash, and was soon out of sight; and
did not return until after the lapse of
three weeks, during which time he visited
every place contemplated previous to his
marriage On his return he found his
Wits bed room open.-Sa'tdy IiiH Herzld
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

To Messrs. BARNES, and others, Goldsborough.

Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. We yesterday re-
ferred to the noble example of Cas5, Buchanan,
Douglas, Houston Lane, and all the other gentlemen
named as candidates for the presidency before the
Baltimore Democratic Convention, in actively sup
porting Pierce and King. Judge Douglas is in the
field with his armor on, and has made appointments
to speak in number of States. 1t GRANTEES to be
enabled to call attention to his vigorous and eloquent
efforts in favor of the democratic candidates. The
following is the list of his engagements to speak dur
ing the present and the succeeding months
Buffalo, New York; Cleveland, Ohio Indanapo-
lis, Indiana Louisville, Kentucky; Lexington, Ken
lucky Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Ohio; Monroe.
Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wscon-
sin ; Rockford the border of Illinois and Wiscon-
sin; Galena, Illinois; Dubuque, Iowa; Burlington.
Iowa; Quincy, Illinois St. Louis, Missouri Belle
vile, Illinois. He will then pass down the Missis-
sipp, and very probably speak at Nashville and al
Memphis, Tennessee; and Jackson, Mississippi
and Helena Arkansas. He has already spoken in
Maryland, and twice in New York and Pennsy Iva.
nia We are sure that his efforts will produce abun-
dant advantages the democratic cause and we tIus
that every democrat who aid the good cause will
emulate the example of Stephen A. Douglas.
Washington Union.
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For the STANDARD. .
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

Agreeably to appointment, delegates met in Con-
venton at Oxford. on Tuesday the 7th September
for the purpose of appointing an Eector for the 9th
Congressional district. On motion. Gen. VIM. s.
Mechanism was called to the Chair, and James M.
Virgins appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been briefly ex-
certain what Counties were, and by whom, represent
ed and the following delegates enrolled their names,
to wit:
GranviAe-Col. Thos. J. Hicks, Gen. VIM. S.
McClanahan. DR.. Willis Lewis, j. M. Stone, Esq,
Jno. Nance, Esq, Jas. r. Duty, Esq, Col. VIM
Homer, and James Nj. Virgins.
Person-John l.. Harris, E. H. Humphreys, VIM.
Nj. Humphreys, John Y. Wilkerson, and J. W.
Cunningham.
Orange and Alannnnce-Col. Cad. Jones, jr., Jno
w. Hancock, Hez. Terry, and Col VIM. H. Jordan
CusaceN and Chatham unrepresented.
On motion, Rcsolued, That the Counties represented
in this Convention, be entitled vote according to
their delegation in the House of Commons.
Jonathan M. Stone. Esq, nominated the Hon. A.
Rencher, of Chatham, for Elector. and submitted
some very complimentary remarks in his favor
whereupon the taken, and found to be unGni
The following sub-Eectors were then appointed,
TO wit:
GranuiNe-T. Brown Venable. #. L.. Hargrove,
Thomas B. Lyon and Jonathan Nj. Stone.
Orange and .Alamance-J. w. Lancaster, VIM. H.
Bailey, DR.. D. A. Montgomery, and P. H. McDade.
DR.. J. w. Hamlet and Jno. Y. Wikerson.
CasUeNSamuel P. Hill, Jno. A. Graves, Gen.
Thomas w. Graves, and Jas. N. Montgomery.
CTtatham-John J. Jackson, Gen. Gotten, and J. F.
Rives.
On motion, Resolred That the Chairman and Sec
rotary, 60 rthwith inform the Hon. A. Rencher of his
appointment.
After a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Secre-
tary, it Resolved, That the proceedings of the
Convention be sent to the North Carolina Standard
for publication, and the Convention adjourned.
VIM. S. McCLANHAN, Chairman.
JAS. M. WIGGINs, Secretary.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

WANT OF EMPLOYMENT. A caption interest
ing to large class of unoccupied citizens, as are
generally found in cities, will naturally attract atten-
ton, and a matter of benefit to all who thus
situated, cannot do greater service than to sub
nit few thoughts most happily expressed by FRIEND
which, if carried into practice, will we doubt not be
productive of much good to many sufferer from in
active habits, want of the requisite nerve to seek
earnestly and perseveringly for any honest employ
ment. Most in ordinary life know the evils of
poverty and dependence upon the good will of our
fellows for livelihood. But TO be poor in energy and
activity, is misfortune which interposes almost
insurmountable barrier between the man and the OBJ
ject desired to be attained 1t makes dsappointments
doubIy hard to bear. 1t paves the way TO success
with innumerabe difficulties and obstacles. 1t makes
always cloud hang heavily and dark before the SUI,
and puts burrows of upon the face that should
be beaming with animated smiles.
In the of an editors duties, he has many ap-
plicatons for assistance to get land, speak,
ing for ourselves, we have never yet met with the
first who really wanted work that did get it..
If employment is the object, industrious will
accept of almost any occupation. But If the desire
be to get particular situation or none, young man
or an old one, may advertise or look about some time
before he will find any to set him to work at his
chosen labors. The great difficulty with persons
wanting employment is, that instead of setting them
seLres to work. they wait, and loiter, and complain,
and with their families, suffer, and sit still till some
one comes along and tenders them something to do,
in some instances, solicts their assistance.
We do not believe that one man can be found, in
this city, county, State, any WHERE but who,
if he have his health and be sober and industrious,
can find employment if he really wants it-wants it
bad enough to askNor it, and when he gets it works
as though when the JOB was done he would be ready
for further orders. 1t is seld ON that labor is dis
count in America the demand is always for it, And
while the inactive and idle, or lazy, loiter and are
slow and sloveny, whether at work not, the active
! and industrious man, whether he be merchant, me-
chanic manufacturer, operator, artist in profess
sion, is the one that succeeds.
There are misfortunes in life, that make and keep
the most active and industrious poor, but they in
a proportion that, for the reputation of mankind
we should not wish to placed in comparison with
the other causes of which we have spoken.
Detroit Free Press.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

In A QUANDARY. gentleman of this city was
applied to few days since for advice by negro,
who declared himself member of the colored Lodge
of Masons of this city, which, according to his ac-
count, was organized some months since. He stated
to some $37, and that they could not bring him TO
settlement and as they that their associa-
ton was contrary to law, they were afraid to bring
the before the Mayor for fear he would break
it UP. In this dilemma he at loss how to act,
and therefore craved the gentleman's advice.
We understand that there other secret societies
IN existence here among the negroes. They have
their meetings regularly and have adopted secret signs
and tokens. We have not heard what names the 9TH
ers have aken may be the order of the Lone Star
for 'all we know. But think in these Zines OF
imp udence and insubordnation among this class OF
population, that these societies should be ferreted
out and broken up. Norfolk Beacon.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

SOLITARY WIG STATE. The Tribune glories
over Vermont as Wing State, " whose pure breezes
never famed the cheek of a slave," and says the
Democrats 6 have not the to claim it as
likely to support their candidate, in any manner
contribute 10 their triumph"
Well, spare you that much comfort, and
congratulate Gen. Scott and the Southern Wings on
their possession of State, and editor, nimical
to all the feelings and interests of the South. The
fling of Greeley the slave States is in perfect keep
ing with the Scott wing of Whiggery, especially at
the North, and must be delightful to opponents in
this quarter. Down with the Union, the South,
Pierce, King and Democracy, is the sentiment OF
these Scotttes, and up with Vermont because it is
sure Scott State, "whose pure breezes have never
| famed the cheek of slave.'' Nor. .4rgus
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

V1s1r TO AN OLD HOMESTEAD. G. G. Lang
don, the able editor of the Mobile Advertiser,
writes as follows of recent visit to the home of
his childhood and parents, in old Connecticut:
81 have paid visit to The sacred spot where l
drew my first infant breath-to the house in which
l was 5orn-and have rambed over the meadows
and fields where alternately toiled and frocked
away my early days. The house still stands, but its
former inmates gone-aN gone! The beloved
parents sleep in the dust-the brothers and sisters
are scattered abroad. The old barn is still there !;
and the noble elm in front, in whose shade have
often reposed, still extends its wide branches over
the surrounding earth. But the " loved ones" were
not there and, oh, how lonely and melancholy was
this once joyous and happy home! 'Twas too much.
left with a heavy heart. l visited the Old Grave
Yard on . the hill'' and knelt by the grave of my
ancestors. The green grass grows luxurianty
the graves, and they to sleep WE'LL" [ wan
dered among the tombs of departed friends-the
panons and schoolfelows of my youth-and read
with mournfnl interest, from the cold stone, the sim
pie, but affecting record of their early doom. Twen
y-fve years had rolled away since last visited that
:. Old Grave ard'' and how startling the changes
that had taken place! What lesson of wisdom
does such scene inculcate! 1 felt ''twas good to
be there.'' l have also roamed in solitude the
familiar mountains and hills of my native town, and,
when Worn with fatigue, have, as 1 to do
in boyhood, rested my weary limbs on the green
sward beneath the wide spread oaks of the valleys.
have gazed with new and increased veneration up
on the majestic waterfalls on which had so often
gazed before have bathed in the same lmpid " pond
where so often bathed in my youth, and have paid
my devotion to the high hills, where, of cold win
ters night, when the earth covered with snow
and the moon shone brightly in the heavens, used
to engage in the indescribaby amusing exercise OF
" sliding down the hill" Oh, how pleasant it is to
revisit the of childhood and youth !!
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15
MASS MEETING IN PITT.

We are gratifed to learn that the Democratic
Republicans of Pitt County held meeting last
week, in Greenville, formed Pierce and King
Club, and resolved to hold Mass Meeting in Green
vile during the present month. The Mass Meet
ing will take place on Friday and Saturday the
oath and 25th of September, and will no doubt
be largely attended by the people Of Pitt and the
surrounding Counties.
Gen. Saunders, Mr.. Dobbin, Mr. Busbee Col.
Biggs, Gen. Singeltary, Mr.. Norfeet, DIR. Ward,
Mr. Rodman, and Col. Ruf6n expected to be
present. We learn that our Pitt friends, in addi-
ton to the above distinguished speakers (most if
not all of whom, we hope, will be able to attend)
will have music, fine cheer and ample preparations
for all who may be present. The most enthusiast
tic spirit, we learn, prevails among the Democracy
of Pitt and the surrounding Counties. Push on
the column for those champions of the Constitu-
tonal rights of the South and of the Union,
PIERCE and KING.
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GoLDsBoRoUGH MASS MEETING.

The following letters were received IN reply TO
invitations by the Committee to attend the late
Democratic Mass Meeting in Goldsborough. Short
letters were also received from Hon. James Du-
chanan, Hon. D. S. Dickinson, Hon. Linn boyo'
Hon. J. c. Breckenridge, and John W. Forney ESQ.,
apolooizing for their absence from the Meeting:
From the Hon. William e. King.
SENATE CHAMBER,
Aug. 80, 1852.
GENTLEMEN The invitation communicated oy
you from my personal and political friends to ateno
a meeting of the citizens of Wayne and the adJoln-
ing counties, TO be held on the I'd and Sd SEPTEMBER
was received some time past. -, T
have delayed answering il with the hope tha'
might be able 10 accept. Every feeling OF my heHi
prompts me do so, and thus enable me after an ao
of years from my native State, again 10 'dh ~
the hand the friends and associates OF my early uf'
for neither time absence can ever eraucate o -;
my grateful remembrance, their uniform Hlnunese IA
all the relations of private life and their generous
suuport whenever | came before them as canoIod'e
for public favor. Deeply do regret that the innr
state of nv health will compel me 10 deprive my
self of the pleasure of meeting them al Inc 'iie
THE confinement and labor incident to my ohclai
position, during this protracted session OF Congress-
has so impaired my physical strength that my phJS-
ician is decidedly of the opinion that any exposure
or even excitement, might and probably would aHec'
me iniuriously-and my friends all concur IN the oPn
ion, that on the adjournment of Congress shouIo
seek some quiet watering pace III the ilou"'" 10
where pure air and rest would, it is hoped, speedily
restore me to my usual health.
The regret which feel in not being able 10 De
with you, is in some degree lessened from knowing
that many distinguished gentlemen of the Democratic
party will be there address you and 10 cheer you
in your praseworthy efforts TO sustain those PrlcPes
on the maintenance of which, in all their purity, must
depend the security of the Constitutional rights OF
the States, and as believe the preservation OF this
tederatiVe Government.
beg you gentlemen to make known to my friends
the reason which unfortunately deprives me of the
qualification of being with them SO interesting an
occasion.
Accept, gentlemen, the assurance of my high res
pect and esteem.
Faithfully am your fellow. citizen,
WILLIAM r. KING.
THos. RUFFIN, Esq, JOHN EVERETT, and Others
Committee
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FOR PRESIDENT
GEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
WILLIAM r. KING,
OF ALABAMA.
ic Republican Electors.
OF ALABAMl

Democratic Republican Electors.
For the State at large, JAMES G. DOBB1N.
First District, WILLIAM Fl. THOMAS.
Fifth District, ABRAM RENCHER.
Sixth District, L. OBJ. BRANCH.
Seventh District. SAMUEL ]. PERSON.
Eighth District, d. G. w. WARD.
Ninth District, THOMAS BRAGG.
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From HIS E.rceliency, Cor. Reid.



GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your polite invitation to attend Dem
ocratic Mass Meeting at Golds5oro' on the I'd and Sd
of September, at which the personal and political
friends of the Hon. William Z. King have invited
him to be present.
Be assured that it would afford great pleasure
to Join you the occasion and to testify my high
appreciation of the distinguished public services of
Jour guest but accumulation OF public duties in
cident to absence OF some months from this city
will, / regret 10 say, prevent my attendance.
The nomination of franklin Pierce and William
R. King for the first and second Offices within the gift
of the people, affords the highest evidence of the
strong devotion of the Democratic party to the Union
and the true principles of the Constitution. | am
proud to know that this sentiment meets hearty
ponse not only from the Democratic party, but from
thousands heretofore acting with that party, who
acknowledges higher allegiance their country than
to party, and forward and avow their de-
termination to cheerfully support the candidates OF
the Democratic party-not because they the can
didates of party, but because they approve great
measures of public policy which are calculated to
promote the happiness and prosperity of the country.
The whole history of this country shows that cor
principles later prevail and eve
~ attempt to attain high public station by deception
in this enlightened age of elevated patriotism, will
meet signal rebuke at the hands of the people.
am, very respectfully,
Your obi servant,
DAVID S. REID.
Dr.. S. A. ANDREWS and others, Committee of In
vitaton, Godsboro'.
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From Hon. James B. Shepard.

RALEIGH, N. c.,
August, 1852. )
GENTLEMEN Your esteeneif aTor requesting my
presence at Democratic Mass Meeting to be held at
Goldsborough in September, has been received.
had delayed an answer in hopes of being able TO COM
ply with your request l find, however, that busi-
ness engagements of somewhat important character
compel reluctantly to decline your invitation Be
pleased TO present me in the kindest manner TO our
Democratic friends, and believe me,
With much regard and esteem,
Your ob't serv't,
JAMES B, SHEPARD,
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&c Who are the most prominent advocates of
SCOTS election in the free States? William II.
Seward, Ex-Governor Johnston, Thadeus Stevens,
and Horace Greedy. This cannot be denied. They
compelled the Southern Wings to submit to the
sacrifice of Fillmore and Webster, because they
had endorsed the teomprornise -; and if Scott
should be elected, these men would control his ad-
ministration and. divide out the Offices and spos
among their followers.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-15

The Scott leaders are very much troubled about
this time because no Democrat will call Gen. Scott
acoward. Gentlemen, we tell you again you cannot
be accommodated. Your trade of pronouncing
brave men towards, as you have pronounced Gen.
PIERCE for party effect, will not be nterfered with
by the Democrats We cannot initiate your con-
duct in this respect. You have a monopoly in
this business, and it would not only be wrong in
itself but bad policy to disturb you in your voca
ton.
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Our thanks are due to Mr.. Pomeroy i0f H. =
September number of HarpeFs Magazine ,,r,.
number is unusually interesting. HarPerS "r0 <
zine has attained an enviable popularity II "a
always filed with excellent and useful matter
the illustrations are appropriate and in good '''
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LARGE WHEAT. We have received two samples
of wheat, raised the farm of Allen w. Wooden,
Esq, of Lenoir, that excels any thing of the kind
we have seen. One of the samples-supposed
to be the Mediterranean wheat-thuugh not quite so
shrunk, from what cause we cannot say, is beauti.
full gran and larger than any that have ever before
in this State. and large any European wheat
The largest kind is, are told known as California
wheat and is, to US, decidedly astonishing in size.
We are sorry that cannot say how much it weighs
per bushel, and hope friend, Mr.. w ooten, will
inform upon that point.
The -four manufactured from the Mediterranean
wheat is, learn, of excellent qualify, and would
like to hear from Mr.. Wooten whehef,i in this respect
it is equaled by the California grain.
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From Hon. Robert tStJ-an0e.


CARTHAGE, Moore County,
August 25, 1852. !
GENTLEMEN: 1t would have afforded me very SIM
cere pleasure TO have accepted your kind invitation
meet the Hon. WIN. r. King, and many other Demo-
cratic felow-cizens who will be assembled at Colds
borough on the I'd and Sd prox. 10 do him honor
1 should be exceedingly happy to do any thing in
my power to promote the of the nominees of
the late Democratic Baltimore Convention at the en-
suing Presidential elections and if | thought nv
presence at Goldsborough could add even fl We votes
in their favor, announcement is oud certain
ly 60.
But hope you and my other friends will excuse
ne consideration that could only be there at the
sacrifice of two important Courts, and perhaps some
neglect of public duty.
The results Of The late contest for the Office of Gov
ernor In this State are highly encouraging to our
hopes of success in November. The prosperity and
perpetuity of the Union deeply involved in the
issue Of the November election, and no sincere lover
of the Union should fail TO be present at the polls or
to cast his vote for Pierce and King. By SO doing
we shall restore North Carolina to her high rank
among the States.
Hoping that your distinguished guest, together
with all others present at your proposed festive
ing, may pass their imepleasanty TO themselves and
prohtably for the great in which Col. King is
one OF our most prominent standard bearers have
the honor to. be, gentlemen,
Your friend and obi serv't,
RO. STRANGE
H. Al
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GREAT CELEBRATION. We learn from the Char
lotte Wing, that extensive preparations are being
made for the celebration of the completion of the
Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad, TO come off
about the first Of October next. Due notice will be
given of the precise time.
The running to a point within ten
miles of Charlotte, and more than hundred additions
al hands have recently been put upon the road,
Salem Press