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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-04

EXPENSIVE RIDE-A BostonIan return
| ins tron, a tour through Europe, relates to
The Boston Journal the following ncident,
which took place at 81. Petersburg:
"Severai of our shipmales were Oh snoFe
haying.a good time when 10 passing thro
The square containing the colossal statue
Of Peter lhe Great, one Of them declared
that he would have ride on that horse ;and
no sooner said than he made leap over
the iron fence, and actually commenced
climbing up over the tail Of the horse, and
before the astonished crowd could interfere
to stop the movement, the captain was sc-
tualIy seated on the colossal horse, behind
the Great Peter.
The Yankee had accomplished his pur-
pose. and taken his ride on Peter's horse,
but the mos, difficult part OF hls enterprise
was still before him viz. to escape from me
horse, without falling into the hands OF the
guard. who are constantly stationed around
the statue for its protection; and here our
captain signally failed. He was arrested
ia his descent from;his lofty seat, and iouna
that there was, in very deed, but step
between the sublime and the ridiculous
as he was led away from Peters statue to
prison. lie was fined, convicted, and sem
fenced $4,000 for his folly. b. the inter
position OF the American Minister, the fine
was slightly reduced, and was then paid BY
the captair's consignees, and he was re-
leased from prison after only few days
confinement. When the captain remon-
s,ra,ed with the judge at the largness otthe
fine, saving i, was rather al expensive ride
The Judge good lnaturedly replied that the
captain never rode SO expensive horse
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-03
On motion of Mr.. McCleese, adjourned till to
morrow morning, IL o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MoNDAY, Nov. 1st, II

MONDAY, Nov. 1st, 1852.
The Speaker announced the following committee
on engrossed bills for the week Messrs Strange
Galloway, johnson, Dunn and Barco.
Mr.. Carmichael, of Wilkes, presented three sep
arate memorials, one from citizens of Ashe, one
from citizens of Wilkes, and one from citizens Of
Ashe and Wilkes, all praying for the establishment
of roads; which were laid upon the table.
A message was received from the Senate propos
ing certain corrections in the communication of the
Comptroller, furnishing the two houses with the
amount of taxes paid by each county during the
last five years which was concurred in.
Mr.. Erwin, of Mcdowell, offered resolution that
message be sent to the Senate proposing to raise
Joint select committee to consist of the Senators
and Representatives of Mcdowell and Yancy coun
ties to which shall be referred that portion of the
Governors message relating to the Yaney turnpike.
Adopted.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Phil
lips and Sanders for two days.
Mr. Stubbs of Beaufort, introduced bill to
amend the 4th section of an act passed in 1928
concerning the payment Of jurors of the regular
pannel, in Beaufort county.
Mr. Webb, of Rutherford, bill to amend an
act passed in 1889 concerning the militia of the
State, and for other purposes. Referred to the
committee to revise or abolish the militia laws.
Mr.. Lander, of Lincoln, a bill to amend sec. 90
chap "a of Revised Statutes concerning accessories
to telOn1eS. Ne1effeQ 10 cOn1inlLCee OH Tic euul-
ciary.
Mr. Avery, from the committee on Internal I'm
provements, reported the bills to incorporate the
Gulf and Graham and the Haywood and Chapel
Hill plankroad companies, and recommended their
passage and each passed End reading.
Mr. Erwin introduced Il bill to prevent the lml-
tation of COIN Referred to the committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr. Lander bill to abolish the militia laws OF
the State. Referred to the committee to revise or
abolish militia laws.
The bills to incorporate the Fayetteville and Raj
eigh, and the Concord and Arson plankroad COM
panies, were each read third time and passed.
The following engrossed bills from the Senate
were read a End time and passed:
A bill to give exclusive jurisdiction to the supe-
rior courts of Stanley county.
A bill to establish a road in Catawba county.
A bill to change the name of the county seat OF
Stokes county.
The bill to incorporate literary, benevolent and
charitable societies was read third time and passed
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guiford, from the committee
on Corporations, reported the bill to incorporate the
Haywood and Pittsborough Plankroad Company
and recommended its passage. Read 2nd time and
passed.
Mr. Carmichael, of Wilkes, moved to reconsider
the vote by which the bill to incorporate the town
of Lincolnton was passed on Saturday last, which
not agreed to.
The House then ad ourned.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-03
MEssRs. BRANCH AND RANSOM.

The Raleigh Register and its Correspondents
have been in the habit, during the late campaign,
of extolling Mr.. Ransom beyond measure, and
thereby endeavoring to produce the impression that
he has proved an overmatch for Mr.. Branch. Com
parsons are always "odious "-and our readers
will bear witness that in this matter we did not begin
them. Mr.. Ransom, it may be confessed, is a young
gentleman who declaims 1uehtly, and
ages bad cause with ingenuity but our informa-
ton from all the discussions between these gentle
men has been of an entirely different nature from
that of the Register. Mr.. Branch has driven Mr..
Ransom from eUery position, and siIenced spiked
all his gatns in the late canvass; and he has done
this much by the native strength of his intellect
and his large amount of political information, as
by the soundness of the cause committed to his
charge.
These are facts which are known to the great
body of the people Of this District; and we state
them here and now, not with view to affect injt
riously the reputation for talents of Mr.. Ransom
nor to fatter Mr.. Branch, but as an act of simple
justice to the latter gentleman. If the Wings OF
the District are satisfied with the manner in which
Mr.. Ransom has performed his duty, it is well; "s
are content with the declaration, thus provoked by
the Raleigh Register, and which is abundantly sus
tanned by the facts that Mr.. Branch has handled
Mr.. Ransom with entire ease, and has oVerset all
his positions, from the commencement OF the can
vass to its termination.
The Democrats of this District are under oon-
cations to Mr.. Branch for the gallant faithful anu
able manner in which he bore their banner IN inc
late contest.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-03
THANKSGIVING DAY.

We publish to-day the Proclamation of His Ex-
cellency, Gov Reid, setting apart Thursday, the
25th day of this month, as day of thanksgiving
to Almighty God for his manifold mercies and
blessings.
The Governors of other States have set apart the
same day for thanksgiving.
Nopeople ever had greater cause for thanksgiv-
ing and praise than the people of the United States.
They have been blessed with peace, prosperity, an
abundance of the fruits of the earth, and all civil
and religious privileges and it is therefore meet
and proper that they should assemble together sta
tedly people to lift the VOICE of praise, of graf
itude and thanksgiving to the Great Author of all
good, and to supplicate Him for continuance of
these blessings.
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H- We learn that the meeting at Clements
Mill, on Saturday last, was large and enthusiastic,
and in every respect worthy of the indomitabe
Dark Corner" Democracy. Capt. John F. Hoke
was introduced to the assemblage by Wesley Jones
Esq, and spoke at some length in his most able
spirited and effective manner; and James T. Mar
riott, Esq, closed the proceedings on the occasion
in his best style of wit and humor.
Another large meeting was held on Monday al
Laws Store, in this County, which was addressed
by Perrin Busbee, Esq, Capt. Hoke, Col. Wheeler
and others. The returns will show that the Wake
Democracy performed their whole duty yesterday
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E We have>seen copy of the National LIZA,
which contains I" a synopsis of the proceeding ~
the Freesoil Convention of North Carolina" nS,u
on the 10Th October at New Salem, Randolph
County. This Convention, which was dOuOtleSs
very Insignificant affair, passed Resolutions III ID
of John P. Hale for the Presidency, and torneu
an Electoral Ticket for this State. Among 'n'
names of their Electors we observe those OF 'n'
Hon. James c. Dobbin and George W. Baxter,
ESQ.,! The whole movement is of itself aDsurD
enough, but the idea of using the names OF tnes0
gentlemen for such purpose, makes it more 81
Both of them, we know, are as hostile to John l.
Hales election as it is possible for men to be anu
Mr.. Dobbin, it is known, has on more than Oh"
occasion spoken of the Hale movement and OF oil
Freesoilers, in terms of the heaviest condemnation
Such statement in connexion with these gen'N-
men is unnecessary in this State, where they af'
known and we have made it only for the purpose
of preventing honest people in other States fr0"
being misled and deceived.
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For the Standard.
MASS MEETING AT DR.. DAVIS MILL.

MASS MEETING AT Dr.. DAVIS MILL.
According to previous notice very large number
of the citizens Of franklin, Nash, and Warren as
sembled at Dr. Tom Davis Mill, in franklin Coun-
ty, on the 2slh instant. 1t was indeed glorious
rally for the Democracy, both in point of numbers
and enthusiasm. About IL O'Clock the meeting was
organized by calling the Hon. Archibald H. Ar
rngton, OF Nash, to preside, by appointing Edward
lsGn ETq Rf M1sEEen and g. Miliisms SI of
Of Franklin Vice Presidents, and by appointing the
following Secretaries, DR.. R. +. Williams, Of Frank
lin, N. F. Aston, of Warren, and H. G. Williams,
Jr., of Nash. The President on taking the Chair
made some handsome and pertinent remarks and con-
cluded by introducing A. NJ. Lewis. Esq, of Frank
lin, who delivered very able and argumentaiive
speech of than hours length, in defence of
the principles and candidates of the Democratic par
~. After MI Lewis concluded his speech the crowd
repaired TIE dinner table, where the greatest album
dance provided for the large crowd in attendance.
After dinner the company returned and having resum-
ed their seats, addressed by DR.. Pritchard, of
Warren, who (after making most eloquent and hap.
Ply ausion the tall hickory pole, of near hund red
feet, with its many banners with appropriate devices
streaming in the breeze,) delivered very spirited
and eloquent speech of considerable length which
we'll received. AS soon as DR.. Pritchard had taken
his seat there were repeated calls for Thomas M.
Arlington, Esq, of Nash, who took the stand and
enchanted the attention of the audience for about
half an hour with a very humorous, wel-tlmed and
eloquent address, which closed the meeting amid
shouts of applause and three cheers for PIERCE and
KING w.
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STATE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

FR1pAY, October goth, 1852.
Mr.. ALBRIGHT introduced bill to incorporate the
HAYWOOD and Raleigh Plank Road Company
Referred to the Committee on Corporations
Mr.. Caldwell introduced bill, accompanied by
a memorial, to amend an act incorporating Union
Institute, in Randolph County, Normal College
Referred to the Committee on Education, and or
dered to be printed. "
Mr.. Cowper offered resolution instructing the
Judiciary Committee to take under consideration
the seth chapter of Revised Statutes, relating 10
patrols, and if any amendments are necessary TO
report the same to the Senate.
Mr.. Clark, from the Committee on Corporations,
reported the bill to encourage the investment OF
capital in mining and manufacturing Companies
Laid on the table.
A MESSAGE was received from the House OF
Commons Transmitting the message of HIS Ex-
cellency. accompanied by the report OF the fresl-
dent and Directors of the Literary Fund, with
proposition to print. The message was concurred IN
On motion, leave of absence, from and after to-
day. till Thursday next, was granted to Mr.. Al
britton.
The cnnrossed bill authorizing the County
Court of Dupn to sell certain public lands in said
county, was taken up, read the second time and
passed and on motion of Mr.. Bower, the rules
were suspended, and the resolution was read the
third time and passed
The engrossed bill to amend an act incorporat-
inc the Fayetteville and Centre Plank Road Com
PAW. was read the third time and passed
The hour of II o'clock having arrived: the
speaker announced that the Preamble and Reso-
luton of the Senator from Cherokee, which was
laid on the table yesterday, would be read.
Mr.. Thomas moved that the resolution be laid
on the table which motion prevailed.
Mr. Thorn pson offered resolution, that mes
sage be sent to the House of Commons, proposing
that the two Houses adjourn from and after to-day
to Thursday next. Adopted, and the message
was transmitted.
A message was received from the House of
Commons, stating that that body had indefinite
ly postponed the proposition for both Houses to
adjourn.
On motion of Mr. Mcdowell, the Senate adj
iourned till tomorrow, IL o'clock.
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For the Standard
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION.

Mr.. HOLDEN: At the late session of the North
Carolina Baptist State Convention, held at Smith
field, N. c., the following resolutions were adopted
Resokued, That the thanks of this Convention be
and they are hereby rendered the citizens of the
town of Smithield and its vicinity fer their great
kindness and hospitality extended to them and their
friends attending the meeting.
Resolued, That the thanks of the Convention be
rendered the authorities of the town OF Smhhsld
for the adopted by them to prevent the ex-
hibitions of the cling Circus Company during the
session of the Convention.
ResoEred, That a committee of three be appointed
70 menoralise the Legislature of North Carolina on
the subject of putting down the evil in that way
which to them may seem best.
In reference to the two last resolutions will add
that the authorities OF the had forbid the exhi-
bition by the travelling Circus Company during the
session of the Convention, which the citizens mad
kindly invited hold their session with them Not
withdrawing this they determined to hold their sxh
bition Immediately in the suberbs OF the town, and
while the Convention was In session and one of their
ministers preaching in the Methodist Church, the
business OF the one and the services in the other
purposely interrupted by this Company. Thus has
foreign travelling company OF Circus performers
who are now travelling through our State. attended
with all of the demoralizng and vicious influences
grossly insuted respectable and highly numerous
denomination Of the State, and set al defiance the
wishes and feelings of the authorities and citizens Of
one of our towns.
The undersigned in connection with Rev. ]. j.
James and Professor VIM. T. Brooks were appointed
committee to memoralise the Legislature to enact
such measures as will effccually put down what is
in all hands deemed great evil. This matter is with
due Difference submitted to the consideration of the
General Assembly now in session.
NATHANIEL J. PALMER,
Secretary Of the Convention.
October 26, 1859.
N. B.-The next session of the Convention will
be held in the town of Iarburough, N. c., commenc
ing on Thursday before the third Sabbath in Octo-
Der, 1858.
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THE NASH DEMOCRACY.

We learn that, on Saturday last, there was ire
mendous outpouring of the Nash Democracy, in
Nashville.
W. w. Avery, Esq, was present by invitation,
and spoke at length and with his accustomed abil-
ity. He was followed by A. M. Lewis, Thos. M
Arlington, and 81. G. Williams, jr., Esquires-
of whom entertained the company assembled in
their happiest manner.
Old Nash numbered yesterday for PIERCE and
KING.
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SENATE.

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 1852.
On motion of Mr.. McCleese, leave of absence
was granted to Mr.. Wiley from and after to-day,
till Thursday next. Leave of absence was granted
the Senator from Bc7tford from and after to-day,
till Saturday next.
message received from the House of Com
mons transmitting the report of the President
and Directors of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road
Company with proposition to print, which was
concurred in
The Speaker announced the following committee
on enrolled bills for the present week Messrs.
Richardson, Brogden and Speight.
MIR. Kelly introduced bill to amend the LIST sec.
of the Saith chap. of Revised Statutes entitled le-
gacies, 6lial portions and distributive shares.
The bill to authorize the Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions of Perquimons, to sell a certain
public square, was read the second time and pass
ed; and the rules being suspended, the bill was
read and passed third reading and ordered to be
engrossed.
The bill to confirm the establishment of the
county OF Yadkin, was read second time and
passed.
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Lincoln county to sell the land of said county on
which the Poor-house is situated
A bill concerning the Superior Courts OF Ran
dolph county Ar. Al
nance county.
Mr. Jarvis moved to add Currltuck. IN
Both amendments were adopted and the bill
passed. :. , .,,o oo,,,,+;os
of Beaufort and Craven.
On motion of Mr. Webb, of Rutherford, the
House adjourned.
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Hon. JOHN BELL.-GEN. PIERCE ADMITTED TO BE
SOUND. This gentleman arrived in our city on yes
terday. He was received by procession of his fel.
low-czens. and escorted ntothe CITY, In his speech
he stated that Gen. Pierce sound the compro-
mise question How do those wings in this city feel
now who have echoed the New Boston speech Must
they not stand abashed before this frank admission
of Col. Bell Col. Bell looks in feeble health and
spoke evidently under exhaustion. ... ..
Nashville Us,ion
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SENATE.

SATURDAY, October 3Oth, 1852
Mr.. Woodfn, from the committee on the JUDI
ciary reported a bill to confirm the establishment
of Watauga county.
Mr.. Boyd offered a resolution that message be
sent to the House of Commons, proposing to ADOPT
the Report of the Comptroller, giving the amount
of taxes for last five years, with the amendment OF
the amount of taxes, as suggested, IN the taxes
from one or two Counties and that the Senatorial
Districts be laid off by said statement. Adopted
Mr. Albright offered resolution to instruct the
Judiciary Committee to take under consideration
the 1st chapter of Revised Statutes, and II any
amendment, in their opinion be necessary, to re-
port by bill or otherwise.
A message was received from the House OF
Commons, transmitting message from the OoV.
ernor. accompanied by a number of designations OF
Justices of the Peace, resolutions from various
States in the Union and the report OF the WILL
mington and Raleigh Railroad, with proposition
from the House to print the Report The propo-
sition was concurred in.
Mr.. Woodfin introduced bill to incorporate
the North Carolina and Western Railroad Com
PAW with a capital of So, 100000 Bill provides
for the extension of the Central Railroad to some
point in TENNESSEE Ordered to be printed and
referred to the Committee on Internal Improve
ments.
Mr.. Murchison introduced bill and memorial
for bank to be established in Fayetteville, with
capital of 100000. Ordered to be printed and
referred to Committee.
A bill was introduced authorizing the County
Court of Perquimons to sell certain public land IN
said county.
On motion of Mr.. McCeese, the Senate adj
iourned till Monday morning IL o'clock
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FOR PRESIDENT:
GEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
WILLIAM r. KING,
UF ALABAMA.
ELECTION TUESDAY 2I OF NOVEMBER

Democratic Republican Electors.
For the State at large, JAMES c. DOBBlN.
First District. WILLIAM H. THOMAS.
Second District, BURTON CRAIGE.
Third District, WALTER F. LEAK.
Fourth District. ROBERT P. DICK
Fifth District, ABRAHAM RENCHER.
Sixth District, l.. OBJ. BRANCH.
Seventh District. SAM UEL ]. PERSON.
Eighth District, D. G. w. WARD.
Ninth District. THOMAS BRAGG.
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SOUTHERN LADIES' BOOK.

We have received the first number of the South
ern Ladies' Book, monthly Journal of polite
Literature, just established in New Orleans by
William T. Leonard & Co., and edited by Miss L.
Virginia Smith and DIR. w. T. Leonard. The
number before us was issued from the True Delta
press, and the typographical part of the work has
been executed in very handsome style. The con
tributors to this number are George D. Prentice
Miss L. Virginia Smith, and others.
The South ought to sustain this work It al
ready deserves liberal patronage; and with the
aid which might be at extended to it. the pro-
prietors might soon render it the equal of Godey's
Terms, 80 per annum. Address William T.
Leonard & Co. 1o3 Charles St. New Orleans.
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The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad has de-
eiared dividend of six per cent from the earnings
of the Road for the last year.
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% We are indebted to Mr.. Pomeroy for the
November number of that unrivalled periodical,
/" Harper's New Monthly Magazine"