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Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-06-05

New HAMPsHIRE-On Wednesday, Juno ],
tho Legislature of this State is 10 assemble. On
Thursday the new Governor Is TO be inangn-
rated. In few days IL will DO known whether
tho People Of New Hampshire or the Cabinet at
Washington 10 stronger in that body. Two
Senators are TO be elected. We think that, IN
view OF the known continents ct the People q
the State, the gcntlemon chosen should be able
to promptly sent to the following resolution,
viz:
RESOLVED by the Senate and House Of Repre-.
~nfafives, IN General Count convened, That we
are in favor Of the pas sage Of Q law by Con
gress, forever prohibiting SLAVERY ~ Nec Her-
ieo and California, and IN all other territories
aow acquired or hereafter 10 be acquired by the
United States, in which Slavery does not exist
at the time Of such acquisition
This resolution was reported TO tho Senate Of
New Hampshire in is4s, by Harry Hubbard, at
present Representative in Congress. He has
recently Stabilized himself in voting for tho Ne
braska bill, though, Il is believed, nnder the
influence Of very strong Inducements Will
Now Hampshire stultify itself also! Has i
strong inducements TO fall from its integrity,
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-06-05

INpIANA.--The Lafayette Courier, Madiso,
Courier, Princeton Clarion and NeaD Aiban,
Ledger, (ail Democratic organs are dissatis
fed with the proceedings at the recent Demo
cratic State Convention. in endorsing tho viola
ton Of twice-,'ighted Iaith, for the bentf fit o.
n Presidential. asp;rant and cal! upon their
Democratic contemporaries not 70 fnii to de-
nounce the schemes Of the political tfickstars
at Washington.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-06-05

ALEXANDRIA, Va, JUNE 5.-A fire occurred
this morning in this city, ut O'Clock. Burnt
Perry & Sons, and Masters & Sons large ware
honses. Loss $4,000. Edward s. How, col
lec'or Of the port, was badly injured by the
falling of wall
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-07-26
The Federal ss Scape-Goat."

Gen. Dockery, it is evident, has been mace the
"scape-goat " for bearing the sins of Federalism in
this contest No prominent or able man of theWhig
party would have the nomination, and it wS con-
ferred upon him as matter Of form and a for
lorn hope. The leaders knew it would not doto per-
NIT the election Of Governor to go by defat, and
so they cast about for victim, and Gen. }. stood
ready for the sacrifice. 1t is an honor, in tn judg-
ment of some men, to be for high Office and
defeated.
Surely these leaders cannot honestly pretnd that
Gen. D. can be elected-they must be claiming 1t for
effect. With Democracy at the food-tide oflriumph
with Democratic administration here and at
Washington, both approved by the people, md with
the majority of nearly six thousand which Gen. d.
would have to turn how would it be possible to Sc
cure his election? Add to this, the fact tht Demo
cratic principles the law of theand, and
that all the issues Overwhelmingly sainst our
opponents and their cause becomes at ore utterly
desperate under the lead Of such ma. There
might be some room for hope if such man as
James c. Jones were in the field as the hdera can
didate
Still our opponents will work with esperatlon,
and it becomes every Democrat to met them and
to labor as if victory were in doubt. We owe 1t
to our noble principles-to our gallaT and high
minded standard bearer, Mr.. Bragg, turn out an
full force and give him majority of least FIVE
THOUSAND
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Do,,ocrats! are you Ready?

r, morrow week the election takes place for mem
,,s If the Legislature and for Governor. The time
=. comment has we'll nigh passed-the appeal now
: the sovereign people at the ballot-box Brother
r.nocrats, are you ready? Have you thoroughly
..-,nized in all the Counties? Will you have ac-
=, earnest, fearless arorking Democrats at each
..,Dct on the third of August?
psmember the great results which depend on your
..sor,-t,co United States Senator's, Democratic
r.,,nor n Democratic State Gouernnaent, and tie
mtnued ascendency Of your glorious principles
Rar in mind that FRANKLIN PIERCE has staked
nspIf for the Constitutional rights of the South;
nd that if the State goes for Dockery and the Fed
,Fss the Wigs Of the free States 'OiU shout for
|v If shareholders do not prove true to such a
President who will or who ought to?
Remember that the eyes of your brethren in thirty
Rates are fxel upon you and that your triumph
rg federalism and the iss generally will be hail
with acclamatiors and rejoicing from Maine to the
acifc sea. You can, If you aoiA Let ere7y Demo
rat then bend himself with all his energies to the
tak Shall the principles of Jefferson, jackson,
nd Polk, no1c in peril, plead with Democrats IN
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-07-26

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
ENHE Fourth annual Course of Lectures in this InstH-
Il ton will commence Monday the Both of October
next and continue till the first of the ehsuinF March
Robert NJ Porter, H. d. General and Special Anatomy.
J. Berrien Lindsey, H. D., Chemistry and Pharmacy.
c. X. Winston NJ d. Materia Medica and Medical Juris.
prudence.
A. H. Buchanan, NJ D., Surgical and Pathological Ana
tony.
Thomas r. Jennings, NJ d. Institutes Of Medicine and
Clinical Medicine.
W. K. Bowling, NJ. D.. Theory and Practice.
John NJ. Watson n. d. Obstetrics and Diseases Of Wo-
and Children
Paul F Eve, NJ D., Prncpl and Practice of Surgery
William T. Briggs, NJ. D., Demonstration of AnatomJ.
The Anatomical rooms will be opened for students, the
first Monday in October.
full Preliminary of Lectures free to all Stu
dents will be given by the Professors commencing also
the first Monday Of October.
A Cnique has been established, in connection with the
University at which performed and prescribed for
and leetured upon in presence of the Glass.
Arrangements have been made to accommodate all pa.
tents requiring surgical operations.
Amount of Fees for Lectures in tho University a 300
distinguishing Fee paid once ohly So Practical Anatomy,
Sl0 Graduating Fee S25.
Excellent Board be obtained for IS per week. Fur.
ther information be obtained by addressing Dean
J. B. LINDSLEY, Dean of tho Faculty.
No. SO, College Street.
Nashville, Tenn. July "a, 1854. 72-7tpd.
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All Right i'm Johnston!

We learn that Mr.. Woodland, the Independent
Democrat in this County, has retired from the field
and in doing expressed wish for the success Of
the regular ticket.
His course, in thus retiring is deserving of much
commentator, and will doubtless be remembered
to his advantage hereafter He has had the manli-
and patriotism to forget self for the advance
ment of the common cause.
L. B. Sanders, Esq, the Democratic candidate for
the Senate, is sustaining the cause with much pow
er on the stump; and B. II. Tomlinson, Esq, of
the candidates FIR the Commons, is acquitting him
self handsomely in the discussions He is we'll post
ed up in political information and his blows are felt
by the opposition. Mr.. Barnes, the other Democrat
c candidate is personally of the most popular
men in the County. Upon the whole, the prospect
is bright in Johnston ga little more grapefruit
ted columns now, and hard work on the day of the
election will secure the victory.
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Dockery against the Poor Debtor .

DOckery against the Poor Debtor!
The Federal prints of this State have been calling
for vengeance against Mr. Bragg because as they
allege, he made report in 1912 Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, against abolishng imprison-
ment for debt We have already shown that
Chairman is not responsible for the action of the Com
mttee, for the decision is by majority, and he is
bound to report accordingly. The probability in
deed is that Mr.. Bragg opposed in Committee to
the report which it his duty to submit and yet
he is held responsible for the action of the entire
Committed We have challenged these prints to
show any vote of Mr.. Bragg against abolishng i'm
prisonment for debt; and they silent.
The Fayetteville Argus, in repeating this inbound
ed charge against Mr.. Bragg, says:
Rolling in affluence himself, he cared not how
poor men, whom sickness or misfortune have stripp-
ed of their substance, were torn away from their
families, and incarccrated within the four walls of
their county jail He knew that he could ride by
their prison in his carriage look out upon their iron
CRATES and feel that he belonged to sort of nObili
ty, who could not be imprisoned for debt. Poor
men of the State let Mr.. Bragg be consigned to the
quietude of private life for the next two years
where he better study the humanities becoming
Governor than in the Executive Mansion in the
City of Raleigh
In reply to the foregoing quote as follows from
the last Salisbury Banner:
"On page 113 of Senate journal, 1914, find
that Mr.. Waddiil, from the Committee the Judi
ciary, reported bill &C more effectually to prevent
the Imprisonment of Honest Debtors, and that Gen.
DOCKERY VOTED AGAINST 1T. The bill, how
ever passed, and is now the law. See page 142 for
the VOTE This bill provides that capias adj salts
facienduna shall issue unless the plaintiff, his agent
attorney, shall make affidavit before the Clerk of
the Court Justice of the Peace, that he has
cause to believe, and does believe that the defendant
has property, money effects which cannot be
reached by 7Seri tacias has frauduently conceal
ed his property, money effects, is about to
move from the State. 1t further provides that no
Court shall permit issue of fraud to be made up
and tried Under the provisions of the act for the
relief of insolvent Debtors Rev. Statues, Chap IS
10th unles the creditor, his agent attorney
suggesting the fraud conceanlent, shall take out
affidavit in writing of his belief of the truth of
such suggestion, and also designate the property
money effects he believes to be concealed. And
against this bill Gen. Dockery voted. nice re-
cord, indeed, for the "poor mans friend" The
General doubt thinking about collecting
those ledger store accounts of his-squeezing them
out under fear Of the jail"
What will the Argus-what will the Federal pa
pers say now? Does not Gen. Dockery richly de-
serve the language which the Argus applies to Mr..
Bragg Turn to the vote, Mr. Argus. You viii find
it on page 142, Senate journal, session of 1914
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OBITUARY..

THOMAS RIDLEY spELER departed this life in the twenty
fifth of his in BERTHE County, the morning OF the
9th day of July, 1854.
He off in the morning of life promising to be
which the confidence and love of all Towards his be-
reaved parents he dutfu and aectionae while to-
his brothers and sisters he the soul gneness
and kindness His manly frank, and generous department
among his associates made him especial favorite He
babe fair to become influential man. Many tear of
heartfelt shed by his friends at his death Alas
gone forever. The nursing of friends and the conn-
ued attention of medical aid have been euded by the grasp
death. His remains followed by many friends,
buried at the residence father Thomas H. Speler.
Many a long year viii pass away the recollection of
Thomas R. Speer will fade from the minds and hearts of
thoseeft behind him. "W."
Windsor, n. c., 1854.
Death called for another victim. Whitmel Swain, in
FAINT of Whitmel r. Swain of BERTHE county, departed
this life the residence of his father the 4th day of
July, 1854. He bright intelligent little boy. His
carly death indeed sad event, chilling to the heart of
father He sleeps in the burial ground of
family with his mother who died but few weeks ago.
and little brother and sister who preceded him to the
the graves of the mother and her three
little nants Let those behind be prepared to meet
them in Heaven oh"
Windsor, 18th July, 1854
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-07-26
our sheer, of the L.r.ds."

Gen. Dockery broke into Congress yer regular
nominee of his party, and served tw6eSslons; and
though he voted in that body on hunrcds of propc-
stions, made motions, and found me to caucus
AGAINST Mr. Fillmore and in favor of cott the Sew
ard candidate, get he attempted nd''mg auth the
oiesc Of getting achat he calls our sheer" Of the
oubzic Aands. e15e That was the ace, then
the time for him to move in this after; and yet
he was motioness as flint and dmb as an oys-
ter. SCI Now, when he wants vote he demagogues
about our tsheer ~ of the public tnds.
He admitted in Moore County lat it impro-
liable North Carolina would get ay thing either of
lands or proceeds; and he disinGy declared IN his
Speech here, that North Car0h0 acoutd get her
share 4,rouied the lands aoere he ard the proceeds
put in the general treasurg. Til is just what Pre-
sdent Pierce intends shall be dde and this fact OF
itself puts compile extinguisT on the General
horn zeal for our sheer 'of the public lands.
Keep these facts before the Iople
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SUPREME COURT.

This Tribunal adjourned on Monday, the oath inst
The following decisions have been made since our
last:
By NASH C. J. In carp carp, in equity from
Johnston, demurrer ovcruled with cost. Also in the
State rs. Ward from Onslow, directing renire de
moro Also in the State Moore from Edgecombe,
declaring that there is no error.
By PEARSON, j. In Gerrish Johnston, affirm
ing the Judgment. Also, in Jones Biggs from
Beaufort judgment arrested Also, in State Peace
from Granville declaring that THERE is no error.
By BATTLE, j. In Bell Bell, in equity, from
Franklin decree for Plaintiffs, S. Williams children
emitting per capita Also in Num- Hussey from
New Hanover, directing de Also, in
Bidde Hoyt in equity from Pitt, dismissing the
bill with costs
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Observation-Disclosures

We have been permitted to make the following
1act from letter written to friend in this City
"a gentleman from this State, now on visit in
VunOnt The revelations here made are important
nd startling. The statements of the writer are en-
lied to implicit confidence. We know him to be
Dlpman of intelligence and truth. The extract is
follows:
have endeavored since my arrival in New Eng
nd to inform myself of the principles and objects
the " Know NOthlngS.
EDov.Nothiugism here is A6olitiOnisna Its object
n draw into league with the Wings and Adolf
nts, Freeso Democrats. and all Democrats VINO
efssatsfed with President Pierce for his las they
VI taking sides with the South on the slavery
qgtion. 1t also draws in many sott-hedded Demo-
zkvho have been disappointed in getting an office
if being the origin and main element of Know
Etbineism here in New England, you will natur-
~ ask the question, how it could be transplanted
the Southern States, as l learned it had been be-
bel ef North Carolina, to Norfolk, New Orleans,
several other Southern Cities.
The process am informed, is perfectly easy. 1t
ike the quacl medicine advertised In the
vspaners it will suit in all cases and all climates
Sony to leave out the abolition feature and insert
It's stead opposition to the misunderstanding IN
South feeling NAV be got up against them.
svon know have no sympathy with the Cath
rs bnt this Know Nothingsm has caused me some
r serious reflections. 1t is as well known proba-
Tat the South as at the North. that there is now
Hav of over four thousand Protestant Clergy
min the non-slaveholding States formed into
hgp under their own solemn seal as Clergymen to
FH this Union, and liberate the slaves of the Sou
m States The records of the United States Sen
Prove this
There is now in the non-slaveholding States about
ut hundred Catholic Priests-of this number not
hrS one has joined in this crusade against the
Th; Notwithstanding many of them have been
ntuned to do so, and sign the paper. 1t IS gen
'E well known that their sympathles are with
South; it is also well known that the Catholic
st hasa more controlling influence over the mem
No his Church than the Protestants. The ques-
now arises in my mind whether it is not dan
o% experiment. for the South, particularly slave
ofsi to take such course either publicly or by
a associations as to destroy the influence OF the
aOlc Priests at the North or force them to JOIN
"ur thousand Protestant Clergymen who are
arrayed against the South? Is there not dan
mat the time may come, and that very soon,
- the influence of these 800 Catholic Priests,
ne allies and friends of the South, may be
an now, and have been for the last month, sur
3ea BY Abotionists. l know all their feelings
usgns on the South, and must say it makes
4snole to think of it, and it is not among the
Important of their designs, to make the South
ueSToy the influence of the Northern Catholic
Which has never been exercised against the
~: our constitutional rights Ihope and trust
a hs Or any other Neao England ism will never
Wy way into our City of Raleigh"
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The Secret Ballot,

Gen. Dockery voted in the Convention of 1885 in
aror Of tile secret ballot by members Of the Legisza-
ture in elecin7 Senators to Congress and other pl6
Tic officers. For proof of this see Debates of the
Convention" page 1s1.
He thought it best that the people should not see,
from the record how their representatives voted for
public officers He wanted the thing done in the
darE!
Free government favors manly expression of opin-
ion and among people really Free and jealous and
proud of their privileges, the secret ballot is seldom
adopted. But if the people think proper to adopt it
for themselves at the ballot-box the is the
greater why they should know how their represen-
atives vote. How could they hold them responsible
without knowing how they voted? And how could
they know how they voted if the secret ballot sys
tenn, for which Gen. D. voted, prevailed? With this
system in our Legislature, what combinations might
be what disregard the popular will might
be exhibited what schemes and bargains for the
promotion of men without regard to principles might
be laid and consummated, leaving the people in the
dark to the actors and without remedy.
Remember, fellow citzens, it is the secret ballot
candidate who asks you to vote for him for Cover
nor.
Public opinion is all-powerful in free country.
The aoordof mouth system of voting brings to light
the workings of secret organizations, and men know
who are against them and how they stand Virtuous,
high-minded, honorable are not prone, in the
discharge of what they think to be their duty, to
look for dark places in which to conceal their deeds
they prefer the open day, and move not ow-lke, but
eagleke, Gin the face of the and in the eye of
light"
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Beaufort County.

We learn, from friend, that the candidates in
Beaufort County are as follows: For the Senate, Is
rael Brooks, Democrat Joshua Tayloe, Wing; for
the Commons William H. Oden, Democrat, William
NJ. Marsh, independent Wing, Jesse R. Stubs and
Fred. Grist, Wings, and Chas Trippe, Temperance
Wing. The candidates for Sheriff are Henry Hodges,
Democrat, Jarvis Harding, Wing.
The chances for Messrs. Oden and Marsh good;
and Mr. Brooks, is thought will certainly be elected
He defeated by but vote at the last election.
Skies bril- ht and Frightening!
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Pitt County.

The Democratic candidates in this County are
for the Senate, NJ. L. Carr, Esq.,-Commons, Dr.
W. j. Blow and Gen. G. E. B. Singetary. This is
a capital ticket, and we learn from friend that the
prospect of carrying it is excellent.
Gen. Singelta ry is well known fearless and
eloquent Democrat. If elected as we feel confident
he will be- he will more than sustain in the Com
mons his reputation for intelligence and ability.
He is one of the most promising young men of his
age in the State
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sEAsoNABLE ADVICE. Use chloride of lime freely
if the premises vicinity of your house is impure
If bedbugs annoy you, destroy them with corrosive
sublimate beaten up with heswhite of egg, and
paste it on the woodwork infested. If reaches
abound, moisten and sweeten bread crumbs or boil
ed potatoes, mix red lead with them, spread on
sheets of paper and scatter them about in the eve
ming, to be gathered up in the morning. If rats
mice be the pests, use good traps. In poisoning
them you may poison greater folks, and if you do
destroy them in this way, you create bad odors in
purifying your house as to make it unattractiVe to
them.
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FOR SALEI
That Fafuable Property III the City Of Raleigh
KlOfc1 Gk6 IS Gnf0nSS KaScIl

K1Orrn Sc Gafon'S ROtcf!D
Hey VIRTUE OF sUNDRY DEEDS OF TRUST,
he made by z; P: Guon We the Trustees, will sell at
public saie on Wednesday, the Goth of September next
the premises this wei! known and valuable property,
gether with the Furniture consisting of every thing
safy to carry the business Immediately without trouble.
This property well known that full description
thought necessary Any DESTROYS purchase will
doubt examine the property themselves. The Hotel is
most desraby and pleasantly situated the Northsde of
The beautiful Capitol Square parts it from the business part
the quiet Of private Observation-Disclosures it free from the
dust and heat of the business Street.
The Hotel contains forty-seten Rooms. Besides Stables
and Ou Houses, the Let contains two in Square
itself with all round the Hotel is doing sue
cess business person possessing capital enlarge the
BODYBUILDING may command nearly all the valuable
business the City. The purchaser Will advan-
tage of large business from the State Fair in October
next also from the Legislature which in No
venlber next.
At the time will sell two Slaves also one Tract
of Land lying the Norh-sde of the Hlsborough road
miles from Raleigh, continuing hundred fifty
This land has been considerably improved and
would be pleasant place for residence also other
Tract of Woodland containing about hundred and ff
about three and half miles from Raleigh lying
South of the Hlsbsrough Road. Also Omnibus and
all other things contained in said Deeds
Terms made known the day of SALE The Hotel can
be purchased private sale by applying E. P Guon
the premises. -
S i Ii Ta aET6S' Trustees.
Raleigh, July p, 1854. IT'D.
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MAcKENz1E's DRAMATIC TROUPE This admirable
company, whose versatile talents have been delight
ing the Citizens of Raleigh, leaves us this week
Their varied performances at moral and amusing
have made deep impression upon the respectable
and intelligent audiences who witnessed them. Their
truthful and deeply affecting deneations of the mis-
cries arising from gambling and drunkenness will
not be soon forgotten. We hope the reception Mr..
Mackenzie has met with in Raleigh will induce him
to revisit US.
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DIE d,

At his residence in Nash County, the 14h inst Elijah
Vester in the year his age He pous member
the Baptist Church. and died in the trumphs of faith
leaving wife, infant children and a number of
friends their loss.
"Why do we departed friends,
Or shake o. DEATH alarms?
Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call them to his arms"
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w CosTEMpr1BEthe attempt of the Charlotte
Wing. the Wilminpn Herald, and other Federal
prints to make paF capital out of the late Char
lotte Railroad Cokenton. What is it that some
Wing Editors wdd not do to establish their fac
ton in power I'M forth Carolina