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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
THE REGISTER DESPERATE.

1t IS clearly apparent to every reading man that the
Register is growing desperate as to Mr. Kerr's elec-
ton. That paper raw es. storms, begs entreas, and
pleads. 1t dashes back to the last contest, and then
drags Gov. Manly into stating that
slandered by the " ocofocos in 1850; and then it pa
rades its Gilmer certificate, and its letters by name
less Correspondents, and calls upon the people to be-
lieve that Mr.. Kerr did not change his the
basis at tGreensborough and a,semp.1o crawsh on the
School Fund.- All this amounts TO just ,his-desper-
alton on the part of that paper as to the result.
Now, what we have to say is, that ,re hare proued
all alleged against Mr.. Kerr and proved, tw o
years ago, all we alleged against Gov. Manly. The
Register feels and know this to be so, and hence
its abusive language and its attempts to change the
issues as made up against Mr. Kerr.
We have no wish TO involve Gov. Manly in this
contest. He is an x-Governor and in private life
and it is enough that be defeated by the people,
in the effort to reelect him, at the polls. But he may
thank his kind friend Of the Register for bringing him
forward under present circumstances, and for revvng
in the public mind considera tions and reflections
to his course in the campaign of $780, But that pa
per, in its desperation and recklessness, spares
not even its best fiends One thing, however, may
be stated in addition to what have said above, and
that is that the Register and all the Wing prints in
the East steadily and boldly denied that Gov. Manly
had taken, in $780, the ground that the School Fund
ought to be divided according to white population
but behold, when the Assembly met, Gov. Manly
came out in his annual Message tn auor Of the uers
principle ,ohieh they declared he did not hold!
We caution honest men of both parties against the
gross misstatemen,s and misrepresentation of thu
Raleigh Register. That paper, and those who en-
dorse and cooperate with here, look upon polite:
as game, and upon Misrepresentation, concealment
and sub,erfuge fair and proper weapons Of party
| warfare
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
MORE "SCOTr ENI.HUSIASM.''
We copy the following important article from the

We copy the following important article from the
last Wilmington Journal:
Brunswick CouNTY-PUBLIc MEETING. pub
lie meeting of the citizens Of Brunswick County was
held al Smi,hville on Saturday. We learn that
Samuel Langdon, Esq. announced himself candl-
date for the Commons from that county. Mr. Lang
don occupies the same position with Dr.: John Hill
who has retired from the canvass: Neither OF them
can supper. General Scott and it is believed that
fully one half of the wings of Brunswick county are
of the same mind-more than one half are ant-scost
men.
Dr. Hill was called upon. and spoke for nearly three
quarters of an hour more in sorrow than in anger
with his whig brethren VIII differed from him. tie
successfully and ,riumphantiy defended his position
towards Gen. Scott, showing the impossibilisy OF his
receiving the support of the South.
ST.. Person, Esq, the Democratic Elector for this
District was also present. and made able and effee'
tive speech upon the leading questions Of the day
| His remarks were warmly responded TO.
Mr.. Langdon and DR.. Hill are wings, but they
cannot follow Seward As we have already said the
majority of the wings of Brunswi ick symPathse in
the feeling. Mr.. Langdon is against Scott, agains
an open Convention, and in favor of Free Suffrage
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
SPIRIT OF THE. PEOPLE.

Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
NORTHAMPTON, July Is, 1852.
Many of the Wings in Northampton are indig.
nant at the nomination of Gen. Scott, and say they
will not support him. Among those who will moi
support him are men who will vote for Pierce and
Kin
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
Extract from letter to the Editor, dated,

DuPLlN, July 16, 1852.
The cause is gaining ground rapidly about here
and think Reid will roll up largely increased vote
in this staunch old stronghold ofDemocracy. ldon'
know but one Scott and Kerr man in this neighbor
hood; and if Toombs and Stephens-the Achilles
and Ajax of his Party-cannot convince Kerr Of his
error In going for the Seward candidate, he may be
given up, like Mikes Swamp" as lrredeemable.' ,
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28

Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
RANDOLPH, July IA, 1852.
"We will increase Reid's vote in Randolph. and
think it will also be increased in Moore and Mont
gomery.'
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
Extract from letter to the Editor, dated

UXFORD, July II, I65S.
Our prospects here were never SO bright before,
and never knew so much enthusiam in our ranks as
is now manifested" .-..
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28
Extract from letter to the Editor, dated

Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
RurHERroRDroN, July l3, 1852.
"Dr. Columbus Mills is, as you know, in the field
for the Senate in this District against Gen. Bynum.
Dr. Mills bears himself very gallantly. He full
match for Gen. Bynum on the stump, and think
will beat him very badly"
Extract from letter TO the Editor, dated
SMlrHFlELD, July l9, 1852.
"Our campaign commences to-day. The Demo
Gratis are turning largely and all are in the best
Of spirits"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
From, the South Cdrolinian.
MIR. Rhett.

A number of the papers, whilst denouncing
the gross personal assault of Clemens on MIR.
Rhett and regretting the occurrence altogether,
commend the course of the latter. The Wash
ington Republic stands alone thus far in assaling
the purity of Mr.. Rhett's motives. The Phla-
delphia Bulletin has the following paragraph in
relation to the matter:
"MR RHETr's CoURsE.-It must crafty every
friend of good morals and true honor, to see that
Senator in Congress had the courage to re-
frain from the silly practice Of duelng when q
fair opening for it was made on Saturday. Hon.
R. Barnwell Rhett, of South Carolina, is the
gentleman who has earned this honorable dis
tncton, and not all the taunts of his antagonist,
Mr.. Clemens, could induce him to resort to the
powder and ball style of satisfaction We
trust this example, coming from a Southerner,
may have its proper influence, andhelp to con-
vince the world that there is more manliness,
courage, and honor, in refraining from duel
than in engaging in one."
The Washington correspondent of the Rich
mond Examiner says:
"Mr. Rhett stands vindicated before the coun-
try. A man who refuses t. resort to arms from
consc. e1tious motives is always respectabe-pro-
vded he has not placed himself previously in an
Insulting and bullying attitude. l do not think
that Mr.. Rhctt has ever done so. H. is long
passed the meridian Of life; he is man of dig
nifed and refined manners, a scholar, and a
christian gentleman. He has had difficult po-
sition to maintain here, and he has done it with
talent, courage, and propriety."
Even the New York Tribune has more decency
than has the pious organ at Washington. The
Tribune says:
"The Senate at Washington saw, on g. day,
the conclusion, as we trust, of the affair between
Messs. Clemens and Rhctt. Clemens finished
his speech, and Rhett replied. In decency Of de-
meanor and gentlemauly language the latter had
decidedly the advantage, as indeed, he has had
throughout the controversy. He stated that he
should no: challenge Mr.. Clemens, for the rea-
son that his religious convictions are opposed to
fighting duels. He has long been member Of
a church, and, as such, fars to offend God more
than to incur the disapprobation Of man. MIR.
Clemens admitted the validity of this excuse,
and said that had he known Mr.. Rhctt was a
church-member he would not have used such
provoking language towards him. The Senate
Chamber was crowded with curious spectators,
who evidently had counted on a very different
conclusion to the dispute"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

The FIRE ON SUNDAY MoRNING.-When we
penned the account published in yesterdays Cou-
rier, of the fire that occurred in the cellar under
Mr.. Abbot's paint and oil store, early on Sunday
morning, we were fully impressed with the idea
that it had originated from spontaneous combus-
ton, and accordingly stated that it was supposed
that such had been the cause of it. Yesterday,
however, we made most careful examination of
the premises, and the result of our Investigations
is that we have been compelled to come to the
conclusion, that the fire was the act of an incen-
diary. A number of boxes were piled up to
within about two feet from the ceiling OF the
cellar, which is of wood, and within foot of
which is a cistern containing some four hundred
gallons of linseed oil, and in close proximity to
some eight barrels Of camphene. Fire had been
lighted in the top box, which was burnt through,
and some Of the others were also ignted. The
flames likewise extended upwards to the ceiling
which was much charred, and in the store im-
mediatelfy5 spot where they had taken
effect were two large tanks containing Alcohol
and burning fluid. The plan was certainly well
arranged as every precaution had been taken by
the perpetrator of the deed to prevent any evi-
dence Of his attempt being discovered, for had
not Mr.. Cheney and several of his boarders, so
opportuney arrived and quenched the flames be
fore they had penetrated the ceiling, not only
would no traces of the incendiary design have
been left, but the whole of that locality would
doubtless have been the scene of confagration
the very idea of which is frightful to contem-
plate.-Chas. Courier.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
The Presidential Game.

We are indebted to our valuable exchange, the
Charleston Courier for the following items Of news
derived from their correspondent at Washngton:
The Presidential controversy goes on brskly among
the Democratic members-the speeches in the House
for some days relating partly to that subject.
Some weeks ago, Mr.. Cabell, of Florida, made
speech in vindcaton Of Mr.. Fillmore's position, and
urging his claims for reelection. In the course of his
remarks he stated that Genl. William O. Butler would
be the mum candidate of the Democratic party, and
that the Democrats could not unite upon a candidate
who was avowedly in favor Of tho Compromise while
the Wings would. This speech was considered as
the first gun of the campaign. Soon after we heard
that GenL Butler had written letter declaring his
views in favor Of the Compromise measures and that
it was to be laid before Congress manifesto of his
position On Thursday Mr.. Breckenridge, Of Ken
lucky an able young Democratic member brought this
letter to the notice Of the House, and vindcaed Gen.
Butler from Mr. Cabes remarks
He also commented on an article in the Democratic
Revie,O work, which as he showed, had passed into
the hands of the friends of Senator Douglass and was
devoted 10 his interest. He showed that this review
was directed by certain clique, which had underta-
ken to represent Mr. Douglass the candidate of the
young democracy Of the Union and to disparage all
other candidates as old ogtes The review is especial
" severe on Gen. Butler but it sets aside Gen. Cass
Mr.. Buchanan, and every other candidate Of tried
craftsmanship and of long experience in public affairs
Mr. Breckenridge took the part Of tho old democratic
leaders in opposition to Mr.. Douglass and his clique
But his friends replied that he was not at all answera'
be for the doctrines of the Review and had no conne1-
ion with those who controlcdit.
Yesterday, Mr. Campbell of Ohio and others, brought
into tbcr speeches on the land subject many views hav
ing reference to the presidential election Thus tho
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Charleston Harbor.

The Washington correspondent of TIE Courier says:
"The Committee Commerce yesterday agreed unani.
mously to the appropriation of fifty thousand dollars
for the deepening Of the channel of the Charleston
vision has already been made for survey of the chan
mel IN reference to the work. This will be the first ap.
preparation by the government of money for the pur-
pose of improving harbors navigation in your State
and it is attained through the attention and influence
of your respected representative Ex Gov. AIKEN"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Concealed Weapons.

The inhuman practice of the present day-that of
carrying concealed weapons-by which human life is
endangered and often sacrificed should meet with the
prompt and universal condemnation of every good ct
zen and friend ofhuman kind
This practice habitually indulged, shows, not only
cowardice in the who practices it. but diabolcal
and depraved heart; such character as would not
hesitate whenever preteXt should Offer to commit
any act Of violence against the laws and peace of So
cicty. Such man should be summed loathed, alb.
horred This practice is more in keeping with the
toms which marked the dark andmddle ages than the
boasted advancement and civilization of the nineteenth
century. Not only should there be law against the
carrying concealed weapons but the penalty should be
severe and all violations enforced.
Time and again has this disgraceful practice been
presented as an outrage against society," by the Grand
1nquests of the country-but what has been done to
arrest the evil? Nothng The first offender has yet
to be punished for his sin against the peace and dgni
ty ofthe State in this regard 1t would be far BETTER
that men who 60 armed should not conceal their wea-
pons; an open honest foe may sometimes be admired
for his daring but concealed vlany worthy only the
leva Of the crawling worm.
Where is the necessity for this practice7 Does an
honest man fear man? He should fear only that Being
who has power to destroy this and the life that is to
come There is not the first shadow Of o reasonable
excuse to justify this unhoy pracce the contrary,
there is every thing to condemn it in law human and
divine. Human life is too lightly esteemed By this
barbarous custom is jeopardzed, and often sacrificed,
when the cause given was not sufficient to justify the
act-from some slight misunderstanding or trivial cir
cumstance, frequently, men lose that which no power
on earth can restore.
At this day the sacrifice of human life is immense,
and the cause may be distinctly traced to the brutal and
degrading custom of carrying concealed weapons on
any and every occasion.
The force Of circumstances it is argued may compel
man sometimes to use this of selfprotection,
against the awess aggresso who hos sworn vengeance
against him. There is safer and better method than
placing ones self upon the same degraded level; let
the strong of law intervene. We can never justi
fy this practice. Let man come out honestly and
show his weapons, if he must carry them-let it be
known
The Grand Jury Of Richland District have recently
presented this matter in addition to other matters Of
importance. They say: "We also present the detesa.
BILE practice which we are sorry to learn prevails to
disgracefu extent even in our old and respectable
State-we mean the carrying, concealed about the per-
son. deadly weapons which so often lead to shocking
acts of savage brutality as are daily stated in our
newspapers and courts of justice and which has in
duced the belief abroad that Americans have become
regardless ofmurder and homicide Some severe reme-
dy should be applied"
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

EUROPEAN WAR RPREPARATIoNs.-items ofln-
telligence from various parts of Europe, brought
by the last steamers, make mention OF warlike
preparations of the different Powers. In the an
nexed summary the reader has birds-eye view
of them: '-
Advices from Lisbon of the 18th February state
that the Portuguese were preparing for allcontln-
gencies, and for the eventualities of a European
war. Recruiting was going on over the country,
and heavy guns were being mounted on all the
fortresses from which artillery had been with
drawn after the civil war of 1s47.
The Paris correspondent of the London News
states that confidential order had been issued
by the Minister of War to all the Generals to
hold themselves ready, with all their personnel and
materiel, for q movement which is fixed tor the
22d February. The initiative vas to be taken
this time by the troops at Lyons under the COM
mand of Gen. Castellane On the 22d it was
supposed that the empire would be proclaimed.
The impending "croup deman" is colored by re-
ports in favor Of French Protectorate in Italy
Louis Napoleon is represented to be in astate of
complete exhaustion, both of mind and body,
which is usual after periods Of great energy and
excitement.
Agents of France are said to be at work Sc
dulously sapping the allegiance of the Belgian
army, so that a military declaration in favor Of
annexation to France might easily be got up in
any Belgian garrison.
The Belgian Government has ordered an aug
mentation of one hundred men in each of the
battaions Of the regiments Of the line of the ar
my Of Belgium. As there are forty-nine battal-
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

matters better than l can. see, in two years
wear of some plank, very little indication ofmuch
damage.
You will pardon these crude remarks, thrown
together under the pressure of matters of busi-
ness on my attention, and make what use you
please of them, with the promise, that if can
be of any service you, it will afford me pleasure.
Very respectfully,
EDW'D. LEE WINSLOW.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

friend informs the editor of the Fayetteville n. c..
Observer that he was shown q week or two ago, q
poorly executed counterfeit S. note the Bank of
South Carolina, which had been passed by man who
said his name was Wood and that he resided in Sum-
ter District, S. C. The names Of the President and
Cashier were engraved, and badly executed. The
same man had offered South Carolina notes to num-
Der of other persons in Richmond county.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Charleston.

The Mercury Of Tuesday says:-Among the arrivals
at the Charleston Hotel notice the names of Pro-
essor Bache Superintendent ofhe Coast Survey, Lieut.
G. IL Davis, U. s. N. and Lieut.. NJ F. Mauray Super
intendant of the Washington Observatory
We also notice the return to city of the Chevaer
Hulsemann, the Austrian Charge dAfares from brief
tour in Florida.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

presidential question viii be the one most considered
by members of Congress, and it will mix itself with
every question that can comeup.
Mr.. Buchanan has, as was expected, received the
nomination of the Democratic Convention of his State
The vote was finally unanimous.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

deposited with the Clerk, where it remained un-
opened up to this term of the Court, the party
never appearing before to receive his sentence.
Many of the convictions were for petty assaults
and batteries, which should never cumber the
terms of the Court Cheraw Gazette.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

THE MAINE LAW DEFEATED IN NEW JERsEY.-A
long debate on law similar to the Maine Liquor Law
was concluded in the New Jersey House Of Representa-
tives on Wednesday. Finally the question was put
and the bill was defeated-yeas 13 nays 46.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

EYThe demand of the French, relative to the re-
moval of the monuments from the Plains of Waterloo,
had caused general excitement in Belgium, and new
recruits were being rapidly collected for the army.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

We learn that on sentence day of our Court,
which was Saturday last, that fourteen persons
were sent to Jail, for terms of from one day to
five months. In one case, the party was con-
ycted ls years ago, and his sentence sealed and
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Mr.. Dempster

Has arrived, and will not fail, sure, to delight
our citizens this evening" with his Ballad Entertain.
ment at Temperance Hall
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

TbsQennsyfvaRia Democratic Convention have
adopted resolution in favor of Buchanan for the
Presidency. The Cass men subsequently re-
fused to participate in the selection Of Delegates
to the National Convention,
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

HOMESTEAD E9EMpr1oN.--A homestead ex-
emption bill has passed both branches Of the
Tenresse Legislature. 1t requires the person
intending to take the benefit Of it to file his in
tentions before the issuance of execution.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12

FORREST AND WnLIs.-The suit of Willis vs. Forrest,
for assault and battery has terminated by the jury
awarding Willis $4,000.
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Our Market,

The Cotton market since our last has been brisk,
at slight decline from last weeks prices, extremes
ranging from to 3.4
Charleston quotations. 6 81 to 1-2
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-03-12
Acknowledgement.

Acknowledgment
Hon. J. A. WOODWARD and Hon. J. l. ORR, will ac-
cept our thanks for their recent avors
The southern press., 1852-03-06

0FrIcg WusINGToS AND MANCHESTER x. X. Co
MARION CoURT-HoUsE, s. c., Oct. Is, 1851
EiLED PROPOSALS. will be received until the
) 18th ofDecember next for the piers ola bridge
across the Great Pee Dee river. The job comprises
four piers-one very heavy pier for draw, and
the sinking of cast-iron hollow piles by DR.. Potts
pneumatic process for forming foundations. The
plan and specifications OF the piers VIII be exhio.
,,sd bv Inc Secretary Of the Company at Marion
Court,house, and by the resident Engineer, Ii
Fleming, esq, at Wilmington, North Carolina
WALTER GWYNN,
CbiefEng. vii. and Man. X. r., Richmond, va.
p. S. Mr.. Charles Pontez, "a Liberty street,
New York, is the proprietor Of DIR. Potts patent
in the United States. nov Sim