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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
Pennsylvania and Maryland.

The New York Times, thus refers to the ac-
ton Of the governor Of Maryland in the late
Fugitive. slave law
The governor of Maryland has appointed
James M. Buchanan and Richard Carmichael,
commissioners to confer with the governor OF
Pennsylvania about the slave killing case. So
the telegraph reports. Will anybody be CON-
municative enough to tell, in what part of the
act for the surrender of fugitves from justice,
there is warrant found for the proceeding? Mr..
Ridgley stands charged, under the law of Penn
sylvania, with having wilfully shot citizen of
that State. He escapes to Maryland, where he
belongs, and his surrender is demanded by the
governor of Pennsylvania. The act of 1898,
the same that regulates the rccapture OF fugitive
slaves, directs the Maryland authorities to de.
liver up the fugitive criminal. But instead OF
complying with the law, and its higher sanction,
the Constitution, the Maryland executive names
commission and calls parley. 1t may be
doubted, not only whether there is any right in
such course, but whether there is any proprie-
ty. Ia it expedient for slave State to take
any action in so distinctly evasive of law and
Constitution, the very law and Constitution
which alone authorizes the rendition of the
slaves Is it not challenging similar disre-
gard of those guarantees on the part of the
North? May it not be found expedent for a
free State, when the delivery of slave is claimed,
to appoint commission that shall confer with
the executive of the slaye,forsaken common
wealth, pleading there for the precedent of
Maryland? If one State boldly disayows one
line of the statute book, another may with equal
propriety neglect the next. We trust, that Gov.
Bigler will be man enough to refuse intercourse
with this extra-legal commission.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

THE RANDOLPH NEGRoEs.-A writer in the
Baltimore Patriot, who is travelling in Ohio,
gives this account of the Randolph negroes,
who, it will be remembered, were driven from
their homes which had been procured for them
by the whites:
"Troy, about twenty miles from Dayton, is a
small and rather dilspidated town between this
place and Piqur Along the canal are major
ity of the Randolph negroes. 1t was in the adj
joiiing county of Mercer, that the large tract Of
land was purchased for their settlement, from
which they were forcibly elected by the white
inhabitants The condition OF these poor crea.
lures is bad commentary on the miserable
policy of emancpating negroes, and allowing
them to remain in this country. The majority
of these once valuable servants, are now worth
less beasts upon the community among whom
they are located, and often want for the com
mon necessaries of life. heard several express
an ardent wish TO return to the shores of Roam
oke again, where they had plenty, and did moi
know what it was to suffer for want" 49,.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

EFrEcrs or DELUsroN.--In one Of the south.
ern towns Of Herkimer, says the Democrat
there is lamentable exhibition Of the effects Of
what is called Spirituali'D, in the person Of a
young man Of fine talents, and heretofore Of
much promise. lie believes himself commits
stoned to cure disease by direction Of spirits.
He refuses 10 speak or take food, and his friends
fear he will never recover from the mental de.
fusion.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

The Southside Democrat announces Mr.. Ed
MUNp BURKE, as the successor of Major DoNEL.
SON, in the editorial chair Of the Union. This is
mistake. 1t is now currently reported that
the successor will not be nominated until after
the Baltimore nomination ., m
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, s. e.,
May z, 1852.
To his Ercsllsncy Cor. J. H. Means

To his Ercsllsncy Cor. j. H. Means
COLUMBIA, May 10, 1852.
Dear Sir IL have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt OF your Excelency's favor Of the
7th instant rendering TO me the Office Of Senator
in the Congress Of the United States, made va.
cant by the resignation Of the Hon. r. Barnwell
Rhett.
accept the trust which your EEcelency has
confded to me and have only to regret that
the ability ] may bring to the service Of the
State will not be equal to my deep devotion
to her honor and interests.
With high consideration and regard, your
obedient servant,
w. +. DESAUSSURE.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

We are told that an Englishman, who had
stopped a few days in Louisville, on leaving for
Cincinnati, was addressed by an acquaintance
with the very common Kentucky remark at part
ing, Take care Of yourself" The stranger in
all simplicity replied, "My God! they won t take
anything but my money, will they ;"-EroLang.
paper.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
4 Hanging Matter.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Journal Of Commerce says:
:" 1t is apprehended that the House will be
foI long time hung on the Collins line"
Where is Governor JONES? ...
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
Remarks OF nr. Fitch, In the House, on
Public Printing
WIDNrsDAY, Nav NJ.

WEDNESDAY, May ~.
The question sas on the adoption Of the follow
ing resolution reported from the Committee on
Printing:
,Rssoired, That the COMMITTEES on Printing,
under 'hr j0iN resolution Of the third Of Aug
1876, have pow or 10 adopt such measures as
may BOO deemed necessary to remedy any
nrgicc NJ delay ON the part Of the contractor
10 exc lle TIE work ordered by Congress, and
10 ma pro rata deduction Ia the compensa
ton wed. or refuse the work altogether,
shou', 70 be Inferior h the standard and in all
cases 1ay hold the contractor and his securities
rcspo' 5le fpr any increased expenditure con.
scquo upon the non-pcrformauce Of his con.
tfsG'
Mr. ITCH would yield with great pleas.
ure {, gentlemen who desire the postpone
ment this matter, but il is manifest that if
pnslp "a nov, IL cannot be taken up again for
a Ion me, az there is a special order which
will supy 4 great part Of next week, II not
the entire week. II is as important 20 Dispose
Of u priutipe question as il is Of the home.
stead biz, which the gentleman desires TO lake
up, f. they are both alike in the way Of all
other business. ] therefore prefer the discus.
SION IL the former should be bad now, particu.
larly 10 Il is Especial order for o.day, and the
sooner il is disposed Of the better for all parties.
The vide range taken in the previous debate
upon this subject has necessarily associated
with It's furthsr consideration questions which
were not originally connected with u. But
desire 10 trarf as little beyond the immediate
issues beforebs as an answer TO the previous
defense OF thehctiOn OF the committee will ad
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
Toucey's majority

fVuDtJ , NIuJVIItJ . %
Mr.. Toucey was accordingly declared elected for
the term ending March 4, 1857. Mr.. Toucey has
filed the Office Of governor Of his State, and was
for short time a member Of the Cabinet ofPrssi
dent Polk, being Attorney General Of the United
States at the close ofthat administration. 1t is
understood that he will assume the duties Of his
new station Immediately.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

LAND WARRASTs.-Llnd warrants lare not
plenty, and rather firm. Those Of l60 acres 20
at Sl26 a $3.50. The effect Of the passage Of
the homestead bill will probably be sooner or
later unfayorable upon warrants N. Y. Trib.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

sW-Mr. FORSYTH has witten another letter
In answer to the haunting call of the Union
fer his explanation Itenforces eloquently the
views given in his previous letter. 1t shall sp-
pear tomorrow.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

CONFERENCE.-The legislature Of Connecticut
proceeded Tuesday to the election Of United States
Senator, to gu the vacancy now existing in the
delegation from that State. The result was as
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18

UNITED STATES SESAToR.-" We published
on Monday" says the Columbia South Carroll
MAN, the correspondence between our late
Senator and Governor Means. We have the
qualification of laying before our readers the
two notes subjored, by which it will be seen
that our esteemed fellow citizen, W. f. DeSaus
sure, esq, has been selected by his excelepcy to
ill the vacancy.
"Gov. Means, in this selection, has done well
Mr.. DeSaussure, as a citizen and as public
man, has long enjoyed the confidence of all who
know bin. Deeply devoted to South Carolina
to her interest and to her honor, we feel assured
that on no son of hers could the appointment
hare been more appropriately conferred We
are not only gratiiied by the appointment, but
are Of opinion that it will be highly acceptable
to the people Of the State South Carolina will be
well and ably represented in the Senate of the
Congress of the United States by Mr.. DeSaus.
sure. Our commendation is due to the execu.
tive for his selection, and our congratuation to
the people of the State for his wisdom ia max.
ing it," ... ....
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, S. C.,
May z, 1852.
Dear Sir:-I have this day accepted the re
signaton Of the Hon. X. Barnwell Rhett, a,
Senator in the Congress Of the United States
Relying upon your devotion TO the interests
and honor of South Carolina, hereby tender tc
you the appointment TO I'll the vacancy ocea
stoned by his resignation
With high regard, your obd't serv't
g.. J. ii. MEANS.
To Hon. w. F. DESAUssURE.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02
For the Standard.

For the Standard.
Mr.. EDITOR: The Register refers to Gen. Saun-
ders' advocacy of Convention in 1922, when he
resided in Western County, as inconsistent with
his objections Convention at this time. In this,
it me, there is nothing inconsistent or con-
Trajectory. The old Constitution was silent as to
amendments, and Of course Convention of the poo
pie was the only mode OF making amendments and
in calling that the majority principle of course pre-
vailed. The old borough principle of County repre-
senlaon had been adopted, without regard to popu-
lation or taxation. With others, Gen. Saunders
thought this wrong, and called for Convention; and
after his removal to Wake he continued to ad-
vocate the necessity for Convention. That Con-
vention called, the principle of representation
corrected, and that Of taxation and population adop-
ted, and also mode for amending the Constitution !;
and Gen. Saunders is for adkering to that mode.
This princip pie Of representation, and of amending
the Constitution through the Legislature, is not
fined to this State. The amended Constitution of
South Carolina places its representation the NUM-
beE OF white Inhabitants and the amount of all tax
raised by the Legislature, and provides for amend
ments by legislative enactmen the passage of the
bill by two thirds of one Legislature and two-thirds
Of the Georgia adopts the federal basis for rep
resenation, and requires amendments to be made by
the 10 propose and two-thIrds
to approve at a subsequent session. Mississippi 10
the only State in the South that provides for amending
her Constitution by Convention and thenit requires
of two-thirds of her Legislature to submit the
question to the people,
Now, when two-thirds of The General Assembly Of
this State shall decide in favor of calling Conven
tion Gen. Saunders, have no doubt, will be found
ready ac4uiesce but until then, he will oppose it,
in defiance of all the cIamor that may be raised about
majorites any reference to what he may have said
or done in years past. ClVlS.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02
NUMBER sss.
For the Standard.

/ Mr.. HOLDEN report is in circulation that some
of the Delegates FROM the West who attended the
Democratic Convention, have been denounced since
their return because of their opposition free Con-
vention to be called by majority vote; and that at
public Wing Meeting in Greensboroagh, they were
charged with deserting the West and of having sold
themselves to the East. Now. Sir. as The only Re-
solutions passed by the Convention. having any bear
ing the subject, in favor Of Free Suffrage
by Legislative enactment and another against any
change in the basis of representation, is important
10 know which of these considered by these Whig
orators treason to the West. If any such denun-
Citations have been INDUCED in, let US know it. The
truth is, the Whig party have got themselves into
false position, and they know not how get out of
it. They say they tor submitting the question
to the people, say whether they for Conten-
ton not. And what then! The first ground was
that majority was TO decide. but finding that was
directly in the teeth Of the Constitution, they
shift their grounds, and say that is not what they
mean, but that il must be carried by .wo-thrds. in
accordance with the Constitution. Now, Mr.. Editor,
is this not equally in violation of the Constitution
Does not This substitute an aggregate white basis vote
for County federal basis vote! Most certainly it
does. Gentlemen had as we'll confess the truth at
once, and say their object is substitute the white
basis for the taxation and federal basis principles.
Guilford County, with her 500 whites and 5000
slaves, only pays poll tax OF 1854, and in all tax
OF $3,325, and now has Senator and three members
in the House; whilst New Hanover pays a tax of
1924, and has but Senator and TWO Commoners
Does she fear she may lose member, and New
Hanover gain one! Again, Granville County has
white population Of only 1926, with slaves, 9s55,
and pays potax of SI us, and total tax of $4,-
529. Change the basis, and where will Granville
stand : ,.... F.. a.-#
Any one who will take the trouble OF looking into
these matters. will al once the Wings have got
ten into dilemma in going for Conventional amend
ments and against Legislative whereas, the Demo-
Gratis, occupying the position, that Of the Const
tution-tor amendments by three-fiths and two
thirds and then by majority OF at the
MACON.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02
VOLUME XVIII.
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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN UNION COUNTY. Al
Union County Superior Court enthusiastic Dem
ocratc meeting was held, the proceedings OF which
ordered to be published in this paper but, frou
some cause, they failed reach in due time. Last
week however, while at Charlotte, friend handed
US sketch which enables US TO give the substance
of the most important resolutions, which is fol-
lows:
l. That in the principles Sc. forth and expressed
in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of 1898 and
49, securely and deeply laid by the immortal patriots
and Statesmen, Jefferson and Madison. ard carried
out by Gen. Jackson and James K. Polk, we have
the fullest confidence, believing their strict obs
be not only conducive TO the prosperity, but
essential to the preservation of the Union.
2. That the Democratic party is, from its princi-
pies, the true Union Party. abstanng from the exer.
else of all doubtful powers by the Federal Govern
ment, and upnolding the rights Of the States-oP
posed to United States Bank fiscal agent, and
n favor of an independent Treasury-against pro-
tec,ive tariffs, and in favor Of low and
nomical administration of the Government.
The Sd and 4th resolutions, in highly complimen
tary terms, declare preference for James Buchanan
and the Hon. Robert Strange, candidates for Pres
dent and Vice President; but, at the same time, ths
resolutions express full confidence in the Nationa
Convention and gave pledge cordially to supper
the nominees of the Republican party, whoever they
may be, provided they are sound on the Slavery
question.
The 5th resolution expresses admiration for th'
public and private character OF our present able ane
patriotic Governor, David s. Reid, !eposes entir
confidence in him, cordially approves Of his admins
tration, and unanimously recommends him for re
election.
The 9th resolution makes provision to be repre-
sented in the State Convention to nominate candi
date for Governor, and in the District Convention a
Charlotte, both of which events have now iranspred
The 7th and last resolution recommends that thu
Capt.'s Company of Union county send delegates Il
Convention on the 10Th of June to nominate candi
dates for the Senate and Commons.
... ...t. .- Lincoln Republican.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02

WAR EXCITEMENT AT MArAMoRAs. The greatest
excitement prevailed among the Mexicans at Mata-
moras at the last accounts. in consequence of re-
port from the capital that Mr. Letcher. the American
Minister has required that the Tehuantepec company
should be Identified for all losses, else he would
demand his passports 1t was also rumored that Mr..
Webster had instructed the President of the Tehuan-
,epec company. Mr.. Benjamin, TO proceed with the
work and the u S. government would sustain him,
and that naval force had been sent tnther for that
purpose. The Mexicans, of course, were very war
like on hearing Of these rumors, and rejoiced at the
idea of having another chance to thrash the Ameri-
cans, Bali. Sun.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02
HIGLY IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.
Declaration Of the Democratic Candidates for the Pre-

, HIGLY IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE
Declaration Of the Democratic Candidates for the Pre-
sidency for the Compromises. b. --s
The Hon. Robert G. Scott, of Richmond, Va, the
Democratic Elector for President in that district,
few days ago, letter TO all the Democratic
candidates spoken of for the Presidency, asking the
opinion on the compromise measures, particularly the
fugitive slave law. Several answers have been re.
turned, the substance of which is thus furnished in
the New York Herald of yesterday - y -
Gen. Houston replied, under date of the 2ls inst,
that he voted for all the measures embraced in the
Compromise bill, severally, and he has since seen no
cause to change his views. He declares that he
would not hesitate to veto any bill mpairing the law
tor the protection of the constitutional rights which
guarantees 10 the people of the South the possession
and enjoyment of their slave property. sos. II
Gen. Cass writes, under date Of the 24h inst, de-
caring his acquiescence in all the Compromise med
sures. He expresses the opinion that it would be the
duty of Presideat to veto any bill that weakened or
impaired the ul6ment of the constitutional obligation
to deliver up fugitive slaves as enforced by the Fugi.
tive Slave law. He declares the sacrifices of indi-
vidua! opinion, in opposition to any of the Compro-
mise measures, to be duty every good citizen owes
his country and the preservation Of the Union.
Judge Douglas also writes under the date.
He adverts 10 his past public career, showing his
opinions as to the compromise measures, and says
his views have undergone change. He does not
hesitate to state expressly that is the duty of every
true American to oppose the repeal modification of
the fugtive-slave law, that would impair the fulfil
ment of the constitutional obligation that subject.
Yet he would no. WELD the patronage Of the govern
ment 10 influence the Legislature that any other
subject
Col. w. II. King, Of Alabama, writes that he &C.
quiesces in the compromise. He regards the fugi-
tve-slave law, not ithe light Of ordinary legsla-
ton, but that it ia to carry out constitutional guar
antee, and the President ought to negative any act
the effect of which would be impair weaken its
efficiency.
Daniel S. Dickinson, of New York, has replied
that he acquesces in all the Compromise measures !;
but that he is not candidate tor the Presidency {;
having long since expressed preference for dis
tnguished statesman, General Cass.( He consid-
the duty Of the President veto any measure
which in any way would impair the efficiency of the
fugitve.save law.
Gen. Rusk has replied, by taking the same decided
stand with the foregoing, but dscaims any aspirations
for the Presidency. He his preference for Gen.
Houston over all others. -
Several other replies have been written.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02

preston is full of meaning. 1t was denied, in tn,
last campaign. that twas Free Suffrage but while
Gov. Manly and others consented to ss caH' it So
because it was thus generally known, they insisted
that it ought to mean something more that to make
it of importance to the people, desirable it ought
to include the basis; and that Free Suffrage accord
ing to their view, the ,uhite basis. This they
called "the substance ''-politcal equality at the
ballot.box they regarded as the shadow. Hence the
above term, as it is called" Let the friends of the
basis remember that. .. .-....
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02

The Raleigh Times very well knows that the bill
introduced in the House of Commons by Mr.. Mclean,
during the last session of the Legislature, had the e
feet of fastening the passage OF the Equal Suffrage
bill through the Senate, and thereby extinguishing
the hopes of the Convention faction generally. W.
were delighted and rejoiced that end had been
put to the Convention movement in the last Legisla.
iure The passage of MIR. McLean's bill at that par
,icuar juncture, was CALLING to the Times, and, in
consequence, satisfactory to ourselves. 1t effected
Democratic triumph, if .he Times desires it to b.
considered such, and we were grali6ed. f.
-". - GoldsLorough Republican and Patriot.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-06-02

A correspondent of the N, Y. Express is confident
of the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore by the Wing Con-
venton, on the I'd Sd ballot. He claims the whole
South, except Delaware, viz: H9-to which he adds
for Maine, New Hampshire 2. Connec,icut2 2, Yer
mont l, Rhode Island l, New Yorks7, New Jersey
2, Indiana 2, Illinois 8, Iowa 2, Wisconsin !, Mcti-
gan /, and California s-in all lat, being within
OF majority; which he thinks, will easily be obtain
ed from the lS pledged Webster delegates already
elected and the ebster delegates ye. to be elected
from Massachusetts,. 81 ."t-. So - .i -s1,'. =