Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-28
A BROAD ASSERTION. The editor of the Faye,

BROAD ASSERTION. The editor of the Fayette-
vile Observer gives extract from letter, he
states, " from gentleman now travelling in the Wes-
tern counties, in which occurs the following sentences:
s. The whole West is for an open Convention"
We do not pretend TO know who this - gentleman -
is, sufficiently skilled in the science of
guessing to venture attemptat him but We know
has haZaded his reputation for veracty in the above
broad assertion.
So far from the as whole West" being in favor of a
Convention, there is a large portion of il opposed 10
We have mingled with the democracy of
this county, Cleaveland, Buncombe, Mcdowell and
Burke, and have found them generally opposed this
measure, brought up it has been further party
views and to regain party power. Nor is this feel
ing confined to the Democrats aone-a large portion
of the Wings, of the honest Masses that have rallied
to the support of Free Suffrage, take the view
of it. W willing that the coming elections shall
test the truth of this declaration: the candidate that
avows his intention, if elected to the Legislature, to
vote against the Free Suffrage bill, cannot, in
judgment. be elected. Wesay this Of the candidates
for the Commons more especlally-the masses cannot
yet get at those for the Senate; and still believe
there are but few even of them that will hazard
anagonstical position to Free Suffrage by Legisa-
tive enactment. We shall watch the positions of can
didates this matter. and while shall endeavor
to state them fairly and honestly, we shall also COM
ment upon them, if need be, freely and fearlessiy.
Mountain Banner.
"SoME" FOR A NEGRO. Mr.. Joseph Green resi-
ding few miles below here, says that negro man
stopped at his kitchen few nights ago, who stated
in Wake county in this State, that he sold in
Alabama, and had away and was making his way
back to Wake. One of Mr.. Green's negroes informed
Mr.. G. that the negro was in the kitchen, when he
took his gun and proceeded the house where he
was but entering door the negro walked
out the other. Mr. G. round and ordered him
stop, but he still kept walking lesurely off, where
upon Mr.. G. attempted 10 Shoot bat his gun missed
fire. The negro then few steps and turned the
corner of the garden, so that Mr.. G. could
him until he was some distance off, when he fired
upon him, but without effect-the negro continuing
to walk very composedly away. Mr.. G. reloaded,
and again pursued. but could not see him any more
On returning to the kitchen Mr.. Green found fine
carpet bag, the contents of which he proceeded to
anime. 1t contained very fine black satin vest, and
several other articles of clothing. of them fine
and fashionable, and some ordinary. Besides these
was pair of gold bObs. with sets, apparently
costly articles. These Mr.. G. showed office
last week. They wrapped in piece of silk of
the excellent quality. Mr.. G's negroes say he
had large knife He was probably otherwise armed
also, and Mr.. G. being alone could hope cap
ture him by main strength. The negro's GOODNESS
is remarkable, under the circumstances, and only
regret that Mr. Gs gun missed fire when it did. A
scrap of cloth, with figures and letters upon it,
also found in the carpet bag; but nothing give
any information. The bag and contents are yet in
the possession of Mr.. G..
The Raleigh papers and Alabama papers would
probably do well to notice this, it may lead
ly the capture of the Negro but the detection of
crime Mr.. G. is of the opinion that the negro had
either stolen the clothing he had obtained it by
numbering the owner. Mountain Banner.