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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-04-28
JUSTICE TO MR.. BUCHANAN.

JUSTICE TO MIX. BUCHANAN.
The following, from the Pennsylvania, explodes
stale slander started by the enemies of James Bu
chanan:
"A WHIe FAlsrHooD NAILED. Some of the
Whig presses Of the South, feeling the growing pop
ulsrlty OF Mr.. Buchanan, and knowing that he is
tfenched at home in the affections and admiration of
the people. are busiy engaged in circulating the
ridiculous stories in relation to his past fe The la
coinage is that at Lancaster in 1890, in pub
lie meeting, he offered the following resolutions. We
publish the resolutions to show their ridiculous fal-
'''y ;, r,,, -. ....,,,,;u.. :; c.
nestly requested to their utmost endeavors, as
members Of the national Legislature, to prevent the
existence Of slavery in any of the Territories or
Suites which may be erected BY Congress.
ResoIued That in the opiaion of this meeting, tho
members of Congress who, at the last session. sus-
talned the cause of justice, humanity and patriotism,
10 opposing the introduction of slavery into the State,
then endeavored TO be formed out Of the Missouri
ritory. are entitled to the warmest thanks of every
friend Of humanity
The HopknsviIle [Ky.) Free Press. says emphat-
icaHy, that Mr.. Buchanan never offered these resou
tions; and reiterate the assertion, that the
charge is mere fabrication, produced 10 the South
for the purpose of misrepresenting the man. Mr..
Buchanan has always been States Rights man, and
has Enormously struggled against the whole abolition
creed. The best evidence Of this is, that the abo-
onisss have bitterly been against him, and at
tempted to put him down. So far from his having
offered these resolutions if mistake not, in 1920,
Mr.. Buchanan was living in Kentucky, practising
law at Eizabethtown, and it was in that State his
sentiments the subject Of slavery were formed,
and by these sentiments he has abided all his life and
yet abides. He supported Gen. Jackson and MIR.
Polk as Southern men and shareholders. He sup
ported Mr. Van Buren, in 1886 and 1910, under the
strongest pledges sustain the institutions of the
South and in 1874, when Mr.. Van Buren, abandoned
his pledges, Mr.. Buchanan abandoned him. In ls4s
he supported Gen. Cass. under such pledges as al
that time satisfied Southern men, when it is nconro
vertibe tina, the Wings supported Gen. Taylor with
pledges from him to Corwin, Seward. Truman Smith
and others, in favor of free.soil. And row Mr.
Buchanan proves still, more strongly the purity of his
principles. by fully and 1nequivocally pledgipg him
to the States Rights doclraes and the resolutions
! of '9S.'
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-04-28

er" cLlo shall appear in our next.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-04-28

Wing MEETING IN New YoRK. A large meeting
of the wings Of New York city was held on Friday
evening, at the Broadway House, to hear a speech
from Ex-Governor Jones, Of Tennessee. At its con-
cusion resolutions offered nominating Mr.. Fill.
more for the Presidency, when a scene Of the most
indescrbabIe confusion ensucd. The friends of Gen.
Scott appeared be quite indignant and cheers and
Kisses were freely INDUCED in, until after short ap.
peal from Gov. Jones, when the mover of the reso-
u.ions, to restore harmony, consented to withdraw
hem. The meeting then adjourned in gool humor.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-04-28

late English paper contains the following account
of the extraordinary yield Of the gold mines in Aus
tralia
REMARKABLE PRoDUcTIoN OF THE MINES. We
have dates from Sydney to the Goth December. The
aert had arrived from Australia with $4,000 ounces
of gold board, valued at fl2O,OOO, and the Black
friar with Il ,O52 ounces valued at f4O, 900. The
gold fields were producing some very rich specimens.
One called the Great Australian Nugget, weighing
gross 34l OF. dwts., and estimated to contain 1856
ounces of pure gold had attracted crow& Of persons
to it, and the result was, that great many per-
sons at once proceeded to the dggings. The lump
had been sold at public auction for the of a 1885,
second and exceedingly rich specimen of gold in
the matrix, weighing 80 ounces, was spoken of as
unsurpassed by any thing yet found. 1t was obtained
at Louisa Creek. A third nugget, weighing 81 oun.
ces, discovered two miles from the Tnron. about
foot below the surface, between rockss described
as very wonderful specimen.
The shipments from Sydney, up to the 18th De-
cemcer, amounted @329, 1877 16s 3d., exclusive of
gl26000 shipped board the .aer:, which sailed
the Goth December. Trade vas dull, and nearly all
articles of import selling below cost.
But though the Sydney diggngs we're turning out
we'll, they are not equal 10 those Of Port Philip.
The mines in that district stated be truly
derfu, and the receipts Of gold had become SO large
that clerks leaving their situations and laborng
men their former employment for the more profitable
occupation of god6nding. In day the receipts at
Melbourne had been 1888 Private letters state
that gold had been discovered in the streets of Mel
| bourne.''
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-04-28

We IhVIte dttentIuH 20 tne ADVERTISEMENTS I" 0"'
columns to-day, Offering for sale the House and Lot
near this City. formerly occupied by Mrs. L. d.
Henry. The main building is large, we'll arranged,
and comfortable, and composed Of the best materials;
and the ou,-budngs are convenient and we'll con.
s,ructed. The situation is pleasant and desirable,
and offers many advantages to persons wishing to
purchase. Our City is improving and growing, and
it is by no probable that property Of this des
eriDtlon will decline in value.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15

A REMARKABLE CASE or LONGEVITY. Ed
win Gary, the missionary Of the Evangelical Home
Missionary Society Of Kensington, reports that ho
visited Mrs. McElroy residing at No. 622 North
Third street, who viii be one hundred and eight
years old on the 18th instant. Her maiden name
was Catharne Snip. She was born in Allentown.
Northampton county, Pennsylvania, on the 18th OF
July, l7ff She inherits the constitution Of her
father, who was from Germany, and lived to bo
one hundred and seven years OF age She remem-
bers the occurrence of the principal events Of tho
revolution, and frequently provided food for tho
American soldiers. She has distant recollection
Of General Washington. In 1890, when forty-six
years Of age, she was married to John McFIroy d
revolutionary soldier, by whom she had seven
children, four Of whom are now living two of them
being twins. She had remarkably vigorous con-
stution and often assisted her husband in the mill
before they came to Philndelphia. She would take
up bag containing liz pounds Of -four with all
ease, and place it on the back Of horse She still
retains much strength and activity, and would be-
taken for woman OF 90 or 70 instead of 108 years
OF age Twenty.one years ago she received what
is termed second-sight, and can now see clearly
and distinctly as ever. She does all her house
work; waits upon her younges daughter, fifty one
years of age, who has been blined for three years
past; ard attends store or shop, which they keep
in the front room. Her strength, however, is be-
ginning to fail, and the labor and attention re-
quired OF her is more than she can long endure.
The daughter living with her has property in hex
own right, valued at -, 500, which some Of her |
friends endeavoring to sell, that she may invest
the proceeds and receive more comfortable main
fenance. without being compelled to labor 90 hard.
I'hRade1hta Lager, 18Th inst.
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Tho Native Eosnsnasson for the vice Pre-

The Native EoSnlnasson for the Vice Pre-
sssleacy.
LITTER FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON, RELATIVE TO
THE AMERICAN NOMINATION. roR THE WOE pRgsr-
DENoY.
WASHINGTON, July ID, 1862.
have eeen pubiihed in various prints the pro-
ceedDgs of the American National Convention, as-
sembed at Trenton, New Jersey on the 9th inst,
from which it appears was nominated as q candi-
date for Vice President Of the United States.
No ofhciai communication Of the fact has been
reeoiyco by me, ana if any such has been made, II
has miscarried
My name having beea thus unexpectedly pre-
sented to tho country, cannot longer consent to
ROMAN silent, art therefore adopt this mode of
responding TO tine nomirs ion
feel highly honor,d BY being deemed worthy Of
snch distinction. and by having my name asso-
Grated with that OF On eminent aud revered citizen,
selected by tho convention for tho office Of Presi-
dent OF the United States.
Tho Baltimore Wing Convention has presented to
the nation, as candidates for the same offices. the
names OF Winfield Scott and VIM. A. Graham Those
nominations received my cordial assent, ms well AS
my zeaious support. lhave been on terms of friend
~ intercourse with Gen Scott for twenty years and
esteem him for his spotess character and his frank
manly, and courteous bearing
respect him for bis talents. which have often
been severely tested, but which never failed him IN
der the most trying circumstances, and admire him
for his military services, by which the character Of
his country has been elevated ut homo and abroad.
and which have been equallcd by man living or
dead, since tho days Of the Revolution. He freely
shed his blood in maintaining the honor Of his country
and her rights His patriotic devotion to tho Union
and conservative principles, and his firm support Of
the Compromise measures, cannot, in my belief, be
questioned, without doing him great wrong and
Injustice.
Mr.. Graham is unexccpticnable, being respected
for his taonts and extoled for his virtues, by all
who know him.
Entertaining these opinions of tho candidates of
the whig convention, and being finally and willingly
committed to their support, am constrained most
respectfully to decline the nomination Of the Anne
ricsn National Convention.
GEORGE G. WAsHINaToN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15

NUMEROUS ASSAULT UFoS SnERIpF --Sheria
Hutchinson, Of Mobile, was fired at and seriously
wounded on the 30th ult. while in the discharge o.
his official duties. Tho Mobile Adp1tiSa-, Of ths
lst inst says
writ q custer and possession had been placed
in Mr. Hutchissons hands, and he was instructed K
eject one Jerry Sullivan, a member Of the city DO
lice, from a certain tenement of which he held un
lawful possession. Sullivan threatened to shoot th1
sheriff if he attempted to enforce the writ, and OF
Mr.. Hutchinson proceeding to discharge his duty h.
deliberately raised double shooter and discharge
the contents Of both barrels at the officer Of the law
The shot took effect in the breast, neck and fao
Of tie Sheriff, and he was immediately placed ur|
der medical care. Several buckshot, we understand
have been extracted. The wounds, though sever,
are not thought to be very dangerous.
On learning Of this outrage upon an officer Of tt
law, the city court being in session, the judge in
mediately Issued bench warrant for the arrest
Sullivan, instructing the officer to use whatev
means were necessary to effect his arrest, and
case OF forcible resistance to shoot him if he cou
not otherwise be taken.
Officer Webb in company with others, thoroug
ly armed, soon succeeded in securing Saliva
He offered no resistance after seeing the warrant
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ApDITloNAL FROM JAMMCA.We have received
files OF Kingston (Jamaica) papers to the 18th ut.
There is but little news Of interest.
The papers and the House Of Delegates are en-
gagged in the discussion Of AFRICAN em,gration-not
that OF captured Africans but what has been termed
tree emigration The kroomen said to be the
only Africans adapted for this purpose and the
Journal recommends that one or two small vessels
be placed on the line between Jamaica and Sierra
Leone for the purpose ofconYeyi ing these emigrants
The whole tone Of the article in the Journal is mo-
laneholy in the extreme The editor saws
but it seems farcical to talk of immigration of
any kind. jamaica will soon be ruined beyond re-
demption. Old planters and laboring lads are will
ling to emigrate from this to America or Australia
his being the case. what Is the good Of bringing
kroomcn into II. The tradesmen from this city are
emigrnting to Navy Bay in search Of employ,nent.
Inc ahorers on the estates leaving TO settle on
their own lands and to cultivate them on their own
account. Those who were formerly engaged in the
commercial pursuits charterinC vessels and pro
ceeding, OF intending to proceed, to the land which
aboubds in sheep and gold
The Dutch schooner Hendrina, which left Kings
ton Oh the 9th June for Navy Bay, took forty pas
sengers nom that city, many Of them young men,
natives OF Jamaica, who have been compelled to
leave the island to seek employment elsewhere.
a correspondent OF the Journal, writing from Cla-
rendon, asserts that gold exists in the mountains Of
jamaica. He says that negro who had purchased
some land on the Pearcc river coffee plantation,
made the discovery, and that he and many others
are now collecting the stuff, satisfied that they have
found new California in their native land.
The Royal Gazette Of Demerara, OF the 9th Of
May, mentions the further arrival at that place of
two hundred eoolie immigrants from Calcutta. They
are to be employed in the culture OF riee FOR which
that country is cmiHently calcuated.--N d. ptcoy.
unc Jeiy7.
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Letter fxosa the WIFE Of Cr1st, the Alleged

Lever Ho0 inc WIFE OF Crxst, tho Alleged
Murderer
The Mobile Tribune. Of tho I'd inst publishes
the following letter, and remarks;s' II was writsen
by the wife OF the criminal Crst, shortly after he
was arrested IN ONO and brought TO this city. 1t
reached him in jail. IL is n touching and womanly
performance. and shows in every line that constant
faith which, in the heart Of true wife like the ivy
to the oak in st0rm-clings more closely as ad-
versity falls around its object Guilty as Crst Is
there must DO In his nature some hidden source Of
gentleness. No perfectly evil thing could pronpt
such attachment as this affecting letter betray9-
CLEvELAnp, April 7, 1852
they took you away. When you here, and could
have the happiness Of seeing nay darling somstes
was better Satisfied but now my heat almost crushed
Tney nave torn you from me 10 suddenly and xpec
edly that con hardly realize my situation. Gao IL be
possible that We arc never to meet again upon earth Oh
my darling 1t has been but two short since stood
at the altar surrounded by friends. the hap
piest OF the happy and since that dearest have
dreadful sorrow should descend upon heads crush
urfuture hopos-Oh my 3D. wonder cannot realize
my miserable situation. But must not give away in
until they proved you guilty hope they will do
that. cannot believe you would commit horrible a
crime you charged with Ono who has swayf been
SO kind to his family and friends and always tender
hearted could never raise his hand against his fellow
man unless in self defence But the who murdered
Nye did not that 80 1T cannot be my darling husband
But dearest if you did commit that crime, beg of
you, as husband and father to tel me before you
die so can bdGter satisfied; for oh, God knows that
II they hang Innocent and should be convinced
Of the fact my would depart forever, and they
would have the Blood OF two innocent persons to
for But il YIN hung. and confess that you are
guilty then would be better satisfied because could
not blame them for doing their duty-sithough shall
never feel any different towards than at
sent for you have always been to me a kind beloved
husband. cannot feel augb towards you but love and
respect whether you live debut ~ said bcfoie
can't believe you guilty until they prove you such and
hope you will convince them Of your innocence so that
We may Get again ana continue to live happily together
f{iA h. tntvS
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TRrGHTFyL ACCIDENT AT BATAyIA--A FgARf
RfDr-0n Thursday last, strong and spirited hoI
owned by cartman very worthy man, who has reee
ly moved to that village took fright at the and St.
ed of at full gaop, Before he started, logchain d
hook attached TO the whiEetecs got fastened around
mans leg lie was instantly snatched from the grou
aud drawn By the chain from the railroad depot to N
street At ths point the horse passed the corner,
dashed down that street still at full speed to the West
HOTEL then turned down alley to the barns where
was stopped BY the crowd IL ffightful spects
and tho Door fellow presented most piable appeara
Ills clothes we're literally torn Off him his fesh shoe
mangled and bruised and one Of his legs broken In
places lie received the kindest attention from Tia
7ers and his wounds were immediately dressed.
withdrawing the shock Of this awful ride OF sbo
quarter Of mile, every step OF which wss marked b.
blood II Ia confidently expected that the poor iray
VIZ recover --EnfL'o Cop,Ies, Jrlv 10.
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Literary Reviews,

MECHANICS MAGAZINE AND ENGINEER's JOUR-
NAL-July, 1852 New York Appleton & Co
This periodical is prepared in manner correspond
ing to the important subjects upon which it treats,
and is deserving the encouragement of those for
whom il is intended
The GERAL MILEo. BY A. r. Payne New York:
G. B. Norton.-This is narrative Of residence in
Brazilian valley Of the Sierra Paricis 1t con-
tains some interesting scenes in and remarks re-
specting, this part Of Brazil.
SPECIMENS OF NEWSPAPER LITERATURE, WITH
MEMOIRS. By JOS. T. Buckingham. Boston. Red
ding Co. New York Stringer & Townsend L.
This work, contained in two well bound volumes,
exhibits, specimens Of the early newspaper ltera-
tore in the United States chiefly that of New Eng
land. ard the State Of Massachusetts, especially,
and presents many features Of curiosity and interest,"
especially when compared with the present advanced
state OF newspaper literature and tactics Itappear
that the specimens do not tend beyond the yea !.
$500. and that a third volume is contemplated
which must embrace much more interesting era
than the one now exhibited The author has given
US some rather interesting sketches of FraBtn
Isaiah Thomas, Benz. Russell, William BENTLEY, and
others, which serve much to eucidate the tone and
spirit of the press ofihat period To those connected
with newspaper literature and politics, this work will
afford some curious information and entertainment.
The History OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED
STATES BY the author of the Republic of the
united States OF America No. l. New York :
Suipgcr & Townsend This work is intended
to be published in numbers, the first Of which
is now before us. We hope IL will be written
with that ability which such an interesting
subject demands, and that it will thereby take its
place among the standard literature of this country
The present number presents features Of PROMISE
and the author appears to know the ground he
ought to take up, and the track which he has to fol-
low, to eucidate his subject in philosophical and
logical manner, which we trust will not be broken
In upon by any narrow-minded or party views, OF
feelings of political interest. After this warming,
We shall keep our eye upon the work We hope tho
author will not attempt to exhaust his subject.
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Later from Texas.

From the New Orleans Picayune, July I'll
By tho arrival Of the steamship Mexico, CAPTAIN
The first charter election was held in Corpus
Christi recently, and the following officers wero
elected:-Mayor-B. L. Neal. Marshall. S.
Parker. Treasurer. Nj Cooper Secretary
Eph. Haines. MISUNDERSTANDING vela NJ. Bafds-
wheeler, Ii. w. Berry, l.. IL. Winfield, james T.
Barnard, Forbes Britton
From card in the IaAey, we see TINT Capt Brit
ton declines tho Office of alderman
Ajockey club, called the Star State Jockey Club,
was formed in Corpus Christi on the 18th ult. Geo
Z. II. Bell was elected President, with twenty one
Woe Presidents, and Capt. Forbes Britton was elect
ed Secretary and Treasurer. A subscription was
opened and large sum subscribed in short time.
The first race is to come of during the fair Of Cor
pus Christi, in 1853
A terrible ARRAY occurred in Washington on the
10Th ult., in the course of which a man named
Farrell was killed, and another named Shepard Sc
rousy wounded, by George p. Lynch. Lynch made
his escape, and reward of $3.50 is offered for him
by the citizens and the Masonic Lodge of Wash
ington.
Railroad meetings have been held at Austin and
Houston, and delegates appointed to the convention
to have been held at Chappell Hill On the Sd inst.
The Austin State Gazette complains Of the low
salaries of the different State officers. 1t says that
no man OF family can serve term rs Governor
without subiectng himself to loss greater than q
prudent man would willingly incur. The present
system was adopted Mt the close Of the revolution
and was rendered necessary by the burthsn Of a
heavy public debt but circumstances have since
changed, and justice should be done to the talents
and services of citizens selected for important
offices.
A party of the citizens of Lagrange were out on
a mustang hunt recently, when they came upon
three panthers. Worry sngularly, there was not
frearm in the crowd, but they gave chase notwith.
standing, and after long and exciting race, sue
cee ded in lassoing two of the panthers The third
one escaped.
Maltby's circus troupe were expected at Lagrange
from Austin, ut last accounts.
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The expenses of Kossuth in Washington, as stated
in the Deficiency bill, occasioned some discussion in
the House Of Representatives on Friday last The
Now, sir, here is bill paid to the Messrs. Brown.
hotel keepers Of this city for Louis Kossuth and hs
suite, of 49, 566 80. For that never intend know
ngly, to vote directly or indirectly.
SEVERAL VOIcEs-"Read the items"
Mr.. JONEs-The items MS follows
To board for Governor Kossuth and SUITE haviag
ten parlors and twenty-five chambers, thirteea
and q half days, twenty-three persons. - ,58S -
SUNDRIEs,
Champagne, sherry, madeira, segars, L.
monade, bar bill, washing, medicine,
post office stamps, porterage and messen-
gers, hack hire paid ut different times,
telegraphs, sugar, brandy, and whiskey
in room, porter and ale, envelopes, bar
ber's bill-amounting in all to ........ 6J8 e
Bill TOR carriages engaged for Governor
anu suitc. SIZ -
Total............................s4,566 e
This bill for twenty. three persons, during thir-
teen and half days. amounting, l believe, to some
Slf per day for each person.
Then. sir. | have here bill furnished by The
keepers of tho National Hotel, at which Koss uth
and his suite stopped their return from the South
when they were paying their own expenses. / be-
leye there were then six persons; they stopped ct
the National Hotel, and their bill was III, being
ing their own expenses, and something over eli pcr
day for each person when this government was pay
ing their expenses
These are the facts, and some of the reasons, why
this appropriation is asked for by the Secretary Of
the Senate, IT is true, said before, that they
responsible for the manner in which this money
has been expended. but
Mr. FREEMAY.Has the money been paid
Mr.. JOSEs-It has been paid out Of the $50 900
appropriated in the civil and diplomatic appropria.
ton bill Of last year.
Mr.. FHEMAN-Then how are you to get it back
Here the hammer fell