Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-29

The National Democratic lizard SHIELD Oonvention.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 23.-This Convention
sembled here to-day, and was permanently organised
his afternoon by electing Henry w. Rogers, of Erie
PRESIDENT, who, ON taking the chair, made strong
intrusion speech.
The resolutions reported to the effect that the
National Democratic Party of New York reasserts
rs adherence and devotion to the principles of the
National Democratic Party and the Constitution,
nd will stand by the platforms of I84S and 1852;
nat fugality and economy is endearing article in
heir faith that they insist upon the doctrines of
tate rights and non-ntervention and leave to the
eople of the Territories the passing of all laws;
nat they opposed to all secret political societies.
the curtailment of any of the privileges now
njoyed by aliens; that they regard the prohbitory
quor law as violation of the Constitution, and de-
land its repeal
They invite all who agree with them in principle,
, unite with them regardless of minor differences,
'ut desire no coalition with those holding hostile
entimentS.
A supplementary resolution was offered by Mr.
ickes of New York, inviting the Soft Shells to
mite with them on this PLATFORM and take half the
tate offices.
Another resolution, strongly denunciatory of the
rational Administration was offered and also re-
olution denouncing Know Nothingsm.
general and exciting debate sprung up on these
everal propositions, which was continued until
Midnight, when the resolutions were adopted, with
amendment endorsing the Nebraska Kansas act
SECOND DISPATCH.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 24.-The Hard Shell Democratic
state Convention met here to-day. A resolution
offered denouncing the administration, but it
vas indefinitely postponed.
Greene G. Bronson, Samuel Beardsley, George
". Clinton and Charles 0. Conner, were appointed
elegates at large to the National Convention to be
.eld at Cincinnati.
The committee on nominations then reported the
blowing candidates for the various State Offices -
aaron Ward, Secretary of State; J. B. Mitchell
comptroller; j. M. Lyons, Treasurer; Follett Ca
al Commissioner; Darius Clark, State Prison In
pector; R. j. Dillen, Attorney General; George
ole, State Engineer; S. S. Seden and John Will
,rd, Judges of the Court of Appeals.
At the close of the nominations, Mr.. Maskins at
.empted to introduce other resolutions denouncing
he administration. A dispute ensued between Has
ns and Alderman Barr, in which charges of in.
incerity were banded, and the lie given, causing
Subsequently Mr.. Dillens name was withdrawn
State Prison Inspector, and Mr. Josiah Suther-
md was substituted.
Mr.. Haskns' resolution denouncing the admins
satiod was rejected by vote of GO yeas to onays
appalling accounts from Portsmouth
PETERSBURG Aug. 22.-The accounts received
here from Portsmouth are truly appalling. DR.. Tru-
glen writes that he, yesterday, saw and prescribed
or one hundred patients. In many instances, whole
familes are lying i'll, without the means of getting
drop of water to cool their parched tongues
Physicians and nurses much wanted, and
their absence is proving terribly fatal.
Capt. Geo. Chambers Patrick Williams and New.
ton Ashton-all prominent citizens-are dead, and
more are dying.
The Mayor of Norfolk has appealed for medical
aid to Baltimore We hear of two medical gentle
men of this city who contemplate visiting the in
fected Cities to allay the suffering of the fever
stricken. Rev. Mr. feeling, of the Catholic Church
here was, we learn to leave for Norfolk this morn
ing. In Portsmouth there are but two physicians
on duty-Drs Truglen and Hatton-the others be-
ing down with the fever. Both are young but skill
full physicians.
the Curtis Peck, which arrived Wednesday after
noon did not bring single passenger from Norfolk
direct. One get board there, but got off at San
dy Point.
In Norfolk they are chiefly in want of oranges.
lemons soap and candles. The entire contributions
far for the suffers, from all the cities amount to
$31 900.