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Resolutions Of the Democratic state Conven.
tiOn Of North Carolina

The following are the resoutons adopted by this body
An account Of its organization and other proceedings
has already appeared in our columns:
The committee on resolutions then reported through
their chairman, Hon. r. M Saunders of Wake the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions which were nirnous-
ly adopted, TO wit,
We, the delegates tue democracy OF North Carolina
In convention assembed considering the proper
Tor the reassertion oil the we.dehned honored
Resolve, lat Tha, for rigid construction OF the
constitution OF the United aes grant of limited pow
States bank for tariff Tor revsnue, and against apI
for projections for economy in the administration Of
for early payment Of the public debt and
the payment stale and unounded claims.
3D. That we devoted TO the Union of the States, and
desire its preservation by strict and faithful observance
OF the constitution, and by doing equal and impartial JUS
3D. THAT willing adhere to the measures Of ad-
justment known as the Compromises" and insist upon
tive slaves and will support any candidate for the
presidency who wilhholds full prompt, and explicit
ayowa OF his approval OF the said law, and Of his deter
4h That the public lands the property OF
fund for the payment OF the public debt and
other charges upon the public treasury.
Robert Strange for the office Of Vice President Of tho United
Staes that duly appreciate his great moral WORTH his
advocacy of the great nrncipes Of demo.cv and tba
we earnestly and cordially recommend bis name to the
@ s h aSs ad
cous discharge OF tho duties of governor, entitled
the cordial support of every freeman OF the State.
7h. That the constitution Of this State having provided
for its amendment by legislative enactment and three fhs
OF both houses OF the last general assembly having voted
the OF free suffrage, in of Thinning
il by the general assembly and Of its
proval by the people, make il part Of said
sution.
sh. That for holding sacred the federal basis Of
apporoning representatives the several States and
against changing the present basis of
senate and house OF commons OF this State.
9th That the State having heretofore acted in conform
he tn heTe tfefD
and Vice President oil the United States,
Ing the present time and propose that the
gressiona districts stand the electoral districts
election, selecting eector for each, and Tor the
State large.
l0h That four delegates be appointed by this
ton for the State large, with such number
may be appointed by tho congressional districts the
Baltimore Democratic Convention. sk
1Ih That committee OF nine be appointed
by the reside mt oil this convention.
18th. That reaifnn the resolutions OF the Baltimore
Conventions Of 1874 and lSiS they applcabe
TO the pfescn, condition Of the country.
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COMMERCIAL.
From our Commercial Correspondent.


NKw YoRK. May 49, 1852.
There 10 apparent in almost all the markets upward
tendency in prices but without maniesting decidedly
speculative For many articles embracing the
leading staples as well import export there has been
advance in prices during the past four months, and
based almost altogether upon the idea OF short supply.
Pork lard sugar. moasses naval stores. wines, brandies
oils, fish, hides leather &c. rising because Of drought
in place. in another short crops ia third, &c,
confidence of holders who buyers less freely But
the great prodactveness Of almost all kinds OF industry
places within the reach of tho OF tho people the
means OF buying that is say, the production OF ex
changeabe values immense and is naturally the case
production In say the greater the yield
crops the greater Is the demand for the articles that
change with L. The prolific the mines of California,
the greater becomes tho demand for merchandise and the
yield OF all other in the United States Is as vast as
that of gold Take for instance, cotton The United States
crop for many years has been as follows,
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Virginia.

The Norfolk Argus of the 18th instant contains the
official proceedings of the democratic convention in the
7h congressional district, held at Hampton the 18th
The convention was called TO order by r. R. Garrett
esq and, on his motion. William II. Roy. esq of the
county Of Mathews, appointed 10 preside over its
deliberations.
On motion of DR.. ]. J. Simkns, S. G. Cooke, OF the
county OF York, and l.. Bell, of Accomac, were re-
quesied to act secretaries.
The following gentlemen selected as delegates to
the Democratic National Convention
Henry A. Wise, OF Accomac; William H. Roy, of
Mathews; George Booker Of Elizabeth city, Col James
NJ Smith, OF Northumberland.
Dr. J. j. Smkins, Of Northampton; John T. Seawell.
Of Gloucester; James E. Roane OF Charles City; COL r.
Caybrook, OF Northumberland selected alter
mates.
The following resolution adopted
Resolved That cordially approve the platform prin-
cipes laid down by the late democratic convention Of the
State at Richmond
MI Wise then offered series OF resolutions, as fol-
lows;
let Rssoptd, Tba, the right Of the federal unIon, and
the right OF in their domestic and federal relations
among invioabe Of the rights OF the
3D. That the Union wa, iormsd and the peace Of the
States best defended by the constitution Of the United
Saes every gross papabe and deliberate inractton OF
Una, en- ~ PeaPe,aea OF persisted
the Unon breach OF the peace and Invasion of the
rights Of the Sses and should be avoided by the federal
government, and " necessary addressed by the sovereign
parties the federal compact To acquiesce in such In
fractions what the consultation Is known
be, but IL Is either nsupngy TO claim or basey to sub
init that IL may be violated.
Sd. We therefore soemnly pledge ourselves to each
other, and common country, unite in enforcing
faithful execution OF all the provisions OF the federal
sution and Of all laws made in pursuance thereof what
may be the subject OF public policy which their
ton may involve. And the constitution OF the United
States the rights of the States and the union OF States
" must and shall be preserved"
9TH Rssoired That delegates 10 the National Demo
cratic Convention be instructed In resolutions respect
Ing the of the fugtves law and the other
compromise OF Congress, be offered TO that body
present the three foregoing resolutions containing
,enmens and resolves these and all similar topics
The above resolutions were sustained by Mr. Wise in
speech OF marked ability, and motion, unani
mously adopted by the convention.
On mo,on OF M B. Seawel eco IT was
Resolved, That delegates be instructed TO advocate
strict adherence to the thirds rule In the Baltimore
Convention.
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Very late from Havana

Files OF the Ell Diaro de la Marina and Gaceta de la
Havana to the 18th inst. have been received.
The political news is OF no importance. Quetness
continued 10 reign in the island, and the captain
general, vaentn Canada, daily gained in the love and
esteem Of the inhabitants OF Cuba. He visited, the
morning OF the 9th nst the fortress OF La Cabana where
he received with the greatest honors. He mnuley
examined that large fortress with General Medina the
addants of his exceency, the chief engineers and some
OF his staff, who accompanied him
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House LusEsswe have 10 store and wy sell ~ sss most
III reasonable prices the following description OF mn,turs hpsnss
Doohe satin dsmssk in elegant designs and a quail
foiowss
io4 iol2 Io4, 1916 In Belgian msnnfscurs, NE
qualities which feel conndsn VIII BE- found dcni
10 equal In this country.
~ 10 do for dinner cloths, very cheap
1o4 a. a. and - Flemish osmssks ~ the yard, srua
The only obscton which win be against goods
that they viii too long.
Also trsy lunch, and ovcfiay cloths IN match.
Also arkns, the following sizesi
44r4ft4i7s,7sn5A,3 SIX "a, Sc r34 and So Sc, all
mate N desired.
xso white double dsmask fruit and ess soues soms low
ocents the dozen.
Also. Of beautifully and Russis IA shse.
ing, very reasonable.
ia ia, li4 lot a. do for general and
Of ~ berths of
pillows and bc&stesu, all
celebrated Known particularly Richardson Hunters,
which warranted and cheap. s.
Also case shade linens widths, colo whs bur-
gray, with all the hrfnres-
Always ON hand complete
Brussels, Brussels ply ingram,
hemp csrpenss, with and door
Everything curtains from the costly and elegant
10 he most modest and plain.
best produce, which
will ~ sny room, halt, passage diagram
Also, rich table Oh cloths.
an Of which the attention Of in want respectfully
vi~d. CLAGETT DOD6Ou
May p-Seo1 Pa. svenus,i door east Of Oh street.
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Correspondence OF the Baltimore SUM-


NEW ioRK, May Is.
a most neiarous mancn uvro ON the part OF sundry
black and white aboonss OF this city has just been AIDE
public showing how through the aid oexecuve cemency
slave Of your SiatcDr. Allen Thomas, OF Eli
colts Ms-hss been deauded OF his ghtiul property
in tho person OF a coored man named Nicholas Dad-
ley. Some three years since this slave away from
his and came to this city, where, about year
afterwards he arrested the charge of robbery. In
his distress he thought of his kind hesed MASTER and
him, begging his interference In bis behalf DR.
Thomas Immediately New York and endeavored
have the negro acquitted in which he would doubtless
succeeded but for the Interference Of abolition lawyer,
who persuaded the negro plead guilty the charge,
that he might go back his The negro took
bis advice, and sentenced to the pcnenay for
years.
Recently the Of the slave wrote the governor
Of This State ascertain If the slave had been psrdoned
and receiving negative reply, Immediately took the
legal steps reclaim him the expiration Of his
sentence the 10Th Of the present month. On the deputy
marshal, accompanied by Dr. Thomas. arriving with the
warrant Sing Sing days before the expiration
convct time, greatly their surprise they found thai he had
been pardoned and released that very morning. the abo-
tonss having procured pardon from the Governor
they heard Of the presence OF Dr. Thomas in this city
The granting and execution OF the pardon Ia such
and hsy manner without any publication Of the fact
ing made In any Of the papers, required by the law,
would 10 leave the inference that his excency has
lent himselfs willing TOOL the nearous efforts the sbo.
lidonists deaud the gh,fu OF this slave Of
his properly and defeat the operation Of the gve-save
law but may be that he imposed by the sboli.
tonisis IL is said that speaker the abolition meeting
held at the TABERNACLE in this city, few days SINCE
ally alluded 10 this Affair." and boastcd Governor Hunt
had freed the from his enemies, by pardoning him
two days before his time out"
We knew that Gov. Hunt in his message had declared
himself in favor Of the repeal or modification Of the fug
live law, but such Official conduct is here charged
upon him were hardly prepared 10 expect
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WEDNESDAY,, May 10, 1859

WEDNESDAY,, May 10, 1852.
No ia. w w. De Forest et ai plaintiffs in error u.s.
C. H. Laurence. This cause argued by Mir. Schley
for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr.. Attorney Gen.
eral Critenden for the defendant in error.
No. IT. j. B. Pillow, plaintiff in error, T. Roberts.
This argued by Mr. Laurence for the plaintiff
In error, aud submitted printed argument by Mr..
Criienden for the defendant in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at III o'clock, a. m.
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Che Hun,svilIe (Texas) Item remarks

The presidential election will be the first trial strength
in Texas between the great political parties OF the
country and should Scott not be the whig nominee, the
suit win be fair of the strength OF the parties
Should Scout be the nominee, the wing parry in Texas will
hardly unite, and hence the vote will be no est.'
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VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUcTIoN.-on
Tuesday afternoon 25th Instant ats o'clock, the
premises
h and directly opposite Franklin Square The house
beautiful story with finished
style perfect very desirable residence for
Fsniee family. There story brick The
rear, and belonging the premises.
Terms One hnh cash the balance in equs paymens ~ ns
Twelve eighteen with
ally TUE indsputsbe. deed given and deed o. trust sten
MAY po-dif % A GREEN, Aucuoneer.
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1852 May 2575I4
Already the receipts higher than the highest total
crop ever before received The receipts last year subse
quent TO this period PAL 1886, and the ratio
would the remainder of the year reach 99S65O and
there is but little doubt but that will overun three million
bales Notw outstanding this large supply of cotton the
prices have continued gradually advance the receps
increased In this city the prices and weekly sales have
been follow
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Hon. Mr.. MiIlson.

The Richmond Enquirer states that il understands that
Gen Milson has declined the nomination Judge OF the
circuit court Of Norfolk rendered to him BY the meeting
AT Suffolk
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United states consumption, bales,

The ,pinnets last year took, subsequent to this time
100 600 bales II they take much this year. the con-
in the Atlantic States will be Is cent larger
han ever before and so cent higher than in the year
az creates, consumption under the tariG of 1872. The
m,nuf,crers are not buying these quantities
because they do 1t TO spin, but because their
business was never prosperous as now In all loca,
new factories going up Thus the Hadey Falls Com
nanv in Massachusetts has capital of S. 400 0oo 1t has
t,yo COTTON cories running 10000 spindes az these,
one running on coons lost Sl3s76 in 1850 with
improved machinery 1851 il gained Sl2s7o The other
factory a one devoted to lawns and light goods
Both are now running full time, and the report states
"Withn Nv months remainder OF the machinery has
been started ard the prospect Of fair profit is excellent
in view OF the favorable condition of the market
and the increased demand for cotton abrics That pros
pery not confined MILL the stock otatons al
ford evidence. The following prices offered for the
.ocks nj the Boston board Of brokersi
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opened by j. b. MONNOT the drst ofJnns
nert branch Of the New York Hotel
The Marine situated beautiful village
Sound inducements Of excellent
adjacent county Every endesvor
eresd insure for the hotel the distinguished patronage
Plans engaged hotel At Fair
heid the New York Hste The distance
50 miles, by the New York
~ Fairfield several times each day, May n-dtlJsiy
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CARD-Havng informed, from various sources thai
industiou-y circulated throughout the CITY nas nav
Withdrawn from the for the msyorv reg esve
Of that having been
of fellow cius>ns OF the
sine vspquished, against
all corners. 15 X y Wki6hIMAN.
Maui 49,
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Arriual d ths NATURALIZATION ZION. Hapara, 4e.

NKw YoRk, May lg--The steamer Europa sailed today,
with 100 passengers and s515 900 in saecsmosy silver
Arriual Of the Isabsl.--Laisr from Havana, 90.
cnARLrsroN Is CO. May 49, The steamer Isabel, Cap
from than city the i6h inst All was quiet the island.
There had been good demand for sugars and mate
rial advance ~ prices Muscovado We're selling atta5
reals The Improvement was confined chiefly 70 The low
grades The shipments TO European ports were large
The steamer Philadephia has arrived al Havana from
Navy Bay en- route Tor New Orleans.
The United States iriga,e Saranao aud sloopofwar Al
Arriual Of the Ell Dorado.
Nrw YoRK, May 10. p m The steamer FL Dorado has
and no gold, and only forty passengers
She passed the barque Flora. from Bal tore. bound out
There no later advices from Jamaica.
Later from Buenos Ayres.
Bosros, May ls.-The barque Austin, from Buenos
Ayes March ~. arrived here this morning. bringing hve
days later intelligence from that port but no news Of str-
Pdyae letters say the Upper Provinces have all sent in
Fear, entertained Of trouble in Montevideo the
ohbe party there is IN the ascendency and the Brazil
able TO whip them mo IL
Decision in the McDonogh VA Case Triumph of Bal
ttnlore City.
New oRLEAns, May The McDonogh will was
brought a close today in the supreme court, far
whether cities Of Baltimore and New Orleans the
States Of Maryland and Louisiana shall be the egatees The
has decided render Judgment in favor Of two
cities The contest between the heirs aaw and the
cities will now commence.
Later from the Rio Grande
NEW ORLEANS, May live have later advces from tho
Rio Grande, being the 18th inst Gold booded murders
and frequent robberes being committed by the Mexi
this side Of the river. The intense excite
prevailed Large parties of Americans organ
izng the Rio Grande to resist the aggressors. much
worse OF things anticipated.
Further from MEXICO.
NEW ORLEANS, May I-Fuher advices from the city of
Mexico report that of the excitement existing there
by the action of Congress in pardonng tho
assasins of Dr. Beristigui. 1t will be remembered that
about months SINCE Dr. Berstgui, celebrated physi
cian and another gentleman, assassinated while
riding in carriage the city The murderers were
arrested, tried and convicted, but subsequently pardoned
by special act of Congress, which the President had
first sanction. II was supposed that the affair would
lead to serious difficulties.
Kossuth at Albany.
ALBANY, May iS.Kossuth arrived here at O'Clock th:
afternoon and the ferry landing by the city and
State dignitaes. An immense concourse OF citizens well
coined him with hearty cheers.
Vslo Of The Liquor Law
BosroN, May I9-The governor has vetoed the liquor
law recently passed by the legislature.
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Prices Nslo Orleans.
Ord. 10 good Mid. to good Mid. fair to

The ordinary influence Of large supply Of any
ce depress the price, because the quantity offering
for sale inc faster than the demand for 1t. When
however, the quantities of all other articles produced by
the OF cotton increase in the rato the de-
mand for increases with Its production. In the
present case large the crop Of cotton has become the
success which has attended the industry of all con-
SINNERS Of cotton has been still greater and the price adj
vances The disposition Of the crop thus far has been
follows:
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MA aRA FTON POWELL . respectfully announced
MI second Ward candidate for the hoard Of
council the ensuing election and win ~ supported ny
May i2-eodds MANY VOTERS
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BY j. O. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

pUBLIc SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS AND nALF SQUARES
Thursday, the 20h Of May, II
the shall sell the following de-
half situated chiefly the Island In the
growing rapidly mprovng portion Of
7,s II, and la square No. 49, containing
about O. 757 square feet
naif square No $685. containing Dc ,676 feet
do
DO do
The squares
plated branat Greek canal
a. and 49, No. 6le containing
a. 724 square feet
Hall south square No. $50, containing
ATS feet.
Also city boundary, within
wooded splendid country
dens
purchasers each bordering free county
Diadensburg.
perfect and unerepdonsbe, and free from incumbrance
piatE ma be seen a
Terms equal Of
eighteen and months, satisfactorily secured,
J. G. MCGUIRE,
May l2-eodk3,aw Aucuonscr.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

ZINE HORSE BUGGY, AND HARNESS, FURNITURE,
NAILS, AT AUCTloN--on Thursday, Goth instant
shall in front of auction at 10 o'clock excellent
horse high handsome years old,
spirit good under the saddle. Also
good buggy and harness.
furniture, belonging removing from e city and
good second hand pianos with additions till sale A. GREEN
May 1914 Auctioneer.
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Hy J. Q. MeauIRE, Ane,l.ns..

ByJ. q. Mcguire, Anctisneer.
CORPORATION Six PER CENT. PATRIOTIC BANK STOCK,
" AND PEW No. THE NEW TRINITY CHURCH, AT
AUCTIoNon Friday, May 2s O'Clock, tho auction
rooms shall sell
s7yoDo per quarterly Corporation stock
GO shares Patriotic Bank -
Also pew Trinity Church, sgby located
with a anobsuuc,ed view Of the pulpit and desk
!. O. MCGUIRE,
May I'D Ancuoncer.
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Dy A. GREEN. Auet,onssr.

ny A. GREEN, Auetionser.
HANDSOME YOUNG HORSE AT AUCTIoN.-on Thursday,
Ill the 10th shall SELL m front Of auction 10
o'clock very handsome lSk hands high,
but old and sprgy, well broke and splendid
hiding animal He can be seen M Bakers Livery Stable on sh
u, wishing
hsrse do well To attend the sale Terms cash.
May ls-3 A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Governor Hunt, OF New York, and the FugI-
tive Law.

The following statement, which copy from the
Baltimore Sun, goes TO show how far the wing party OF
New York. led and organized.s to be regarded
trustworthy in the maintenance and execution OF the
fugitive law.
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ArriuaI Of he EI Dorado.

New YoRK, May -. p m. The steamer FL Dorado has
arrived from Navy Bay via Kingston. She brings no nows
and no gold, and only forty passengers.
She passed the barque Flora from Baltimore, bound
TO Kingston
There no later advices from Jamaica.
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Saaiag Of he Europa.

"''c ~ wv t~~'1P~s
Ngw YoRK, May IgTho steamer Europa sailed today,
with 40 passengers and So7Soo0 in saeoienosy silver
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Later from the Rio Grande.

NEW ORLEANS, May live have later adviccs from the
Rio Gande, being the 18th inst. Gold blooded murders
and frequent robbeIies were being committed BY the Mex
this side of the river The intense excite
prevailed Large parties of Americans organ
izng the Rio Gande to resist the aggressors much
worse state OF things anticipated.
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n7- Alderman for tho second ward.-To secure the
"c q . q@s % s VS.
ergencies OF population provide Tor the m
] sss we s NJ 5S sPa %nTT % ne
q m as S% % sap w % &c ms s
aside all political and prejadees preferences
Nay y is-did g'''@ = ''"' MANY v8BfEas
Giant the Odd Fellows HaIThur.day, Friday,
uday May 90 81 and ~ afternoon and evening Two
IN The evening peoG. . open one hour Psey,1a,
wypans exhibition Giant only IS
cenui children nJs cents May 2o-da
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Mr. Y. A. MARSHALL, Lessee. Mr.. w. NJ. FLEMING, stag.
Manager.
Fourth appearance or the srsa, American actor,
Mr.. EDWIN FORREST
On TpUpp.r Evsusa May 20, 1859,
WIN be presented Buwes admirable play in 1--WE acts entitled
RIcHELTEU.
Mortimer cher appearance. cipj.. Posia
TO conclude with the sxcellon, fArce entitled
THE OBJECT OF INTEREST
r,!vss so,s as.. circle AID ps,aas,s 50 reserved
uira a.sl 50 cents eo'ored gallery, % cent?
ny A. GREEN, A.cuene.r.
0UrLLs At AUoTIoN-on saturday, the aad instant, shall sell
aa wsg. imported a. a sS
they VIII be he highest To-.
Stationery dealers and respectfully invited
% Ne 100 %--,a e Aaa,ioa,er
THE Apocryphsi New Testament, ea,ssc.-so
penroso novel, by uuSescs, Austen
Is cent. FRANcK TAYLOR.
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Decision in the McDonogh wa Case Triumph of Bal
t,nOre CttV.

New ORLEANS, May IS--The McDonogh will case was
brought a close to-day in the supreme court, far
whether the cities OF Baltimore and New Orleans the
States of Maryland and Louisiana shall be the legaeos The
has decided render Judgment in OF the
cities The contest between the hersat-law and the
cities will now commence