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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-02-07
FREE SUFFRAGE.


On Wednesday last, i'll the Commons, the Free
Suffrage bill passed its second reading by vote Of
90 to 15-twenty y-onc votes more than the Consttu-
tonal majority; and was then read third time by
general consent and ordered to be enrolled.
Mr.. Outlaw introduced as an amendment Mr. Gra-
hams bill for calling a Convention with the eXccp-
ton that the bill provided for limiting the proposed
Convention as TO taxation and the basis; and Mr..
Winston proposed to amend by inserting provis-
ion that twotnrds vote of the two Houses should
be required, and no. majority only, as in Mr.. Gra-
hams bill. Messrs. Winston and Steele ably advo-
Gated the amendment thus proposed, and Mr.. Phil
lips opposed it. The amendment prevailed By de-
cided vote and Mr.. Outlaws amendment, amen
ded did not prevail; so the Free Suffrage bill pass
ed its second reading rs it came from the Senate.
Mr.. Outlaw, it is known, is pointed and effective
speaker; but on this occasion he was wide of the
mark The people arc not prepared for Conven-
ton, and they determined to have Free Suffrage.
It's real friends in the House have as general rule,
voted against all amendmcnts-for amendments,
whatever the object of those who offered them
might have been could have had no other effect than
to obstru:t and retard the passage of the bill.
Mr. Outlaw referred to the introduction Of Free
Suffrage as an ISSUE and gave it his opinion that
it was introduced for partizan purposes This charge
has been again and again repelled The Free Suf.
frage principle was advocated from the first it is
now on its intrinsic merits and because it is in it.
SELF Just and right; and if parzan aspect has been
given to it. it has been done by federal whg leaders
Why did not Gov. Manly, and Mr.. Outlaw, and 9TH
ers, in lS4S, conccding as we understand them to
do, that the principle is right take ground for it
with Gov. Reid and commend it to general public
favor and approval? Was it not partzan feeling
that prevented them from doing this? Where, then,
is the charge of partizanship in this matter? Does
it not fall directly on Mr.. Outlaw and those with
whom he is acting on this question?
Mr. Winston, Mr. Outlaws colleague, has been q
Free Suffrage man, we believe, from the first. We
refer to the fact with feeling of qualification. This
question, involving it does fundamental prlnci-
pie of free government towers above the party
contests of the time We gratified too, to find
him and Mr.. Steele, with other gentlemen who have
acted with the late Whig party, taking ground
against AIR. Graham's revolutionary proposition for
/ Convention The people, whose approval is Ear
more to be desired than any word of commendaton
which may fall from our feeble pen, will perceive in
their course in this respect and will so pronounce
as occasion may offer, just and most worthy regard
for the Constitution ITSELF which is the anchor of our
rights and liberties-the surest protection against
! revolution or reckless innovation and change.
Tne Democrats have occupied but little time in
discussing the question of Free Suffrage Their
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"The election Of such an open and ayowed enc
my to the South as Wilson is, would be received
with great dissatisfaction throughout the whole of
this section of the Union. The Know Nnothinss,
having the power, should exercise it wisely and dis
creetly." @-v--. - =. -
Thus speaks the n. o. Bulletin, the Leaning Wing
paper Of Louisiana Every word it says is true
and it is matter Of wonder and alarm to see Know
Nothing organs in midst attempt to justify the
of Massachusetisi Can the South require 4 stron-
ger proof Of the damning inHaence Of Know Moth
ingismI I-Risk. EaQ. -,
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Ero,n Gnlifnrnin-

Nep Orleans, jan 2S-The Crescent City, from
Havana, with dates to the Oath, has arrived.
The Falcon, it is reported, will sail for New York
the 27th.
Texas dates report battle Pecos river, be-
tween Camanches and Rangers. Seven Indians kill
cd and some taken prisoners
The Steamship Daniel Webster, from California,
connected with the Uncle Sam, from San Francisco
The California Legislature met on the ist and
appointed the 10Th instant for the election of U. s..
Senator, in place of Mr.. Gwin.
King Kammehamaha, Of the Sandwich Islands, is
dead His son succeeds him.
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minds were thoroughly made up, and they felt that
the people looked for action rather than words on
this great question. They have presented, too, an
united front in favor of the measure and they have
maintained that front through protracted parliament
tary contests, with 6rmness of bearing and fidelity
to the principle of Free Suffrage itself, worthy of
lasting praise.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-02-07

- Henry Wilson, the Freesoiler and Know
Nothing candidate, Wednesday last elected
United States Senator from Massachusetts,. Shades
of Daniel Webster and "honest" John Davis! {!
what disgrace!
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- We had the pleasure, on Wednesday, of lis
tcning to most able and impressive Speech by Mr..
Shepherd, one of the Commoncrs from Cumberland,
in favor of the extension west Of the North Carolina
Railroad. 1t was effort in every respect highly
credi,abe TO Mr.. S. and TO the noble County which
he in part represents.
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RALEIGH,

ment, which he considered as going mitch f:itle
than ever before offered the subject.
On motion of Mr.. Singletary, the amendment was
laid on the table.
The House took recess until 3 o'clock.
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- Gen. Dockery, the late Wing candidate for
Governor, in this City during the present week.
The General appeared to be in good health.
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EAGLs FouNDRY


ENIRE COMPANIES. THE CITIZENS OF RAL-
u eigh are hereby invited TO enrol their
bers ofihe City FIRE Companies of said Companies
c"Dsst of forty each and the other of twenty Tie
hrsi two to be known Fire Companies number and
aud The other the Hook and Ladder Company accor
dance with the provisions of of Assembly emitted
ali act fer the better protection Of the City Of Raleigh
from losses by hIe Persons disposed volunteer
members Of The will furnish either of tie City Consta-
bles with their before Saturday The oath day
CT February s55, which day the prescribed number
lonc hndred have previously volunteered draft wall
be made from The woc number citizens supply ;ho
deficiency
Members of the Fire Companies exempt by Of
semby from military duty during their of service
cept the country should be at war.
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD, hid.
Raleigh, February 9, ls55. a2-td.
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NUMBER 1860.
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The propretors beg respectfully call the further atten.
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EAGLE FOUNDRY OFFICE
Richmond, 22d August 1854.
MEssRs. ToLASp BURGER:
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NIGHT SESSION.

House called to order at p. NJ.
The bill to charter the Western Extension Of the
North Carolina Railroad was taken up.
- The question arose Oh the amendment offered by
Nr Eoglc to Iun the read by Tay!orsve.
1t was debated at some length
Nr, Mebane moved an amendment to the amend
melt ly saying, "by as near as practicable"
which was accepted Gy Mr. Boyle.
The question arising OH the amendment, the yeas
anil I,ays were called and the amendment was re-
jeryl--lyes 80, nays G3.
Il. BIZ WI; flrta discussed, and on motion Of
Mr. Outlaw, the House adjourned.
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EVENING Session.

House called to order at 81 p. M.
lir, Sharpe claimed the floor, and the Speaker de-
c;l,d he was entitled to the some.
tIr. Sngcltary proposed a compromise, to take up
rr,c Suffrage of afternoons and the Western exten-
siol of mornings.
the special order, Free Suffrage until tomorrow at
hafpaS H..
Hr. Waugh moved to lay the motion OH the table,
which was lost.
The question recurring on the motion to postpone
it prevailed
The question arising on Mr.. Lcach's amendment
to strike out Salisbury and insert Lexington, the
amendment was rejccted-ayes 90, nays G6.
,lr. Jordan moyeia proviso to the bill that the
st,. shall not subscribe more than $500, coo until
further legislation is had.
The amendment was opposed by Messrs. Patter-
son and MchcSSon.
Mr.. Jordan withdrew the amendment.
Mr. Patterson moved t" amend by giving future
LEGISLATURES liberty Of connecting other roads with
il which adopted.
The bill was further amended on motion of Mr.
4. H. Caldwell and Mr.. Patterson.
,lr. Martin moved an adjournment, which was
lost.
Slr Leach offered amandn mt providing that
sail road shall run as near StaIcsye as possible
which adopted.
VI. Bose moved to amend by inserting Taylors-
vile as of the points by which the road shall
Mr.. Sheriff. opposed the amendment as an uniu-
dcoS and UNNECESSARY alteration from the orig .Eal
line OF road and pointed out the evil effects Of tic
legislature attempting tn locate railroad in every
I'LL. toNn. Mr.. S. Hoped the House would not au-
tiiUr;sc this crcultOus rou!c, and thereby ncrcaS,
the cost without any adequate advantage
\ discussion arose upon the amendment which
was contn led up to the hour of RECESS
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VOLUME XXI.
CONTINUED from fourth page.)

Mr. Love moved to LAY d the mot motion on the table,
Mr. Waugh moved the Free Suffrage bill be made
,o snecia order cf the day at 81 o'clock.
Mr. Jarr, moved to lay Oh the table, which he af
Mr. SingeItary :hcn moved to lay the table and
..t,. M the Senate appropriation bills, which was
r.icctcd-yeas 81 nays q.
rho bi to incorporate the Western and North
c,ral;na Railroad company was then read the SEC
Mr. J. NJ Leach, in moving TO make the eastern
..r,ninns at Lexington instead Of Salisbury address
sd The House at considerable length and made
sn s,rcnr appeal in favor OF the foraer.
Mr.. Mckesson replied to j. NJ. Lcach's statements
and cOntened the ma jory of the counties interest
sI were III favor OF Salisbury.
Mr.. Sharp followed on the same side, until the
ho;r of recess, when the House rose until o'clock
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-02-07

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Nae II
- COUNTY, Court of Eonity. Calvin Richardson and
wife Pety and others Joel Prdgen AbJah Pr dgen
Willie Pridgen. Henry Pridgen Raiford Kent aud wife
Celcy, and the heirs Of Josiah Prdgen-Peon for the
salo Of Lands.
In this il appearngto The satisfaction of the Court
that the defendants non-resdens of this State il
therefore ordered that publication be made in the North
Carolina Standard for six weeks notifying them be
and appear before The Honorable Judge of Court Of
Equity at the Court 20 be held for the county of Nsh
the Court House in Nashville the third Monday Of
March next then and there demur 10 said
ton Judgment pro cofsso viii be entered up against
them.
Witness, B. II. Blouut, Clerk and Master of said
Court office in Nashville the third Monday Of Sepem
Der, A. D., 1854. - - : :.
January 90, 1855 (5.s21O 2o-sw.
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EVENING Session.

The Senate met, and proceeded to. consider and
dispose of several Revised Statutes 49,
The unfinished morning business, to wit the
Greenville and French Broad Railroad Company,
was then taken up.
? Mr.. Thomas, of j., moved to amend SO as to pro-
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SENATE.

THURSDAY, FEB. !, 1900.
Mr. Clarke from the committee on Education and
the Literary Fund, and Mr. Fisher from the COM
uittee on Internal improvements, made reports,
which appropriately disposed Of
Mr.. Biggs, bill to incorporate the Hamilton and
Enfield Plank Road Company. Read three times
and ordered to be cngrosscd.
Mr.. Thomas, of jackson, bill providing for COM
plotting survey fora Railroad west from the French
Broad River to the Tennessee line. Referred.
Mr.. Faison, bill to incorporate the Baptist
Church Extension Society Of North Carolina. Re-
ferred.
JUDICIAL CIRCUITS.
The motion to reconsider the vote by which was
rejected the bill TO divide the State into eight judi
cia circuits, was taken up, and agreed to. The
bill was put it's third reading. 1t was discussed,
ard various amendments offered and voted down
after which Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, moved that
the same be o tponed until the 4th Of March next.
The motion prevailed, yeas 25, nays 20.
Mr.. Boyd, from the committee OH propositions aud
grievances, to whom was referred the bill to lay off
and establish new county by the name Of Wilson,
reported the same back to the Senate with amend
ments
On motion of Mr.. Coleman, the Senate proceeded
to consider the engrossed bin to incorporate the
.Greenville and French Broad Railroad Company
peling the consideration Of which the Sel,ate took
a recess until o'clock
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Wanenton Female Collegiate Institute.
TlHE2 2sTH SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION WILL
u commence tine lst Wednesday in January, 1855 Il
is very important for the pupils TO enter at The beginning
of the session The apparatus has been very much
larged and improved.
Board per session Observation-Disclosures. :. .s55 90
Washing fuel, lights in room ................ o0
English tuition IL so
Stationary and fuel for School-room ......... so
Music on Piano and of instrument. 90 90
Vocal music and needle and fancy work-.... gratis.
Peis work, Wax flowers and fruit, each. 500
Ancient and modern languages, each. 10 90.
Landscape drawing and Grecian painting, each, 10 oof
Oil painting ing...................l.. 10 90
Music Guitar and use Of instrument. 20 90
i'' p''''''-'' -fi'' GRAVES WILCOX,
Warenton, n. c.
December 12, 1854. : x. 1o54--,Ts m:
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NNTANTED, TO PURCHASE, A GOOD NURSE
w A middlc-aged woman preferred. Inquire at ihi.
Office
january 81, 1855. el-5:.
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EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Humphrey moved the Beaufort and Fayette-
vile Railroad bill be made the order of the day
Friday at IL o'clock.
The debate on the Dan River and Yakkin Rail-
road bill was resumed.
mr.. j. w. Neal supported the bill.
Mr.. Winston opposed the bill at considerable
length.
Mr. Settle answered Mr.. Winston in defence of
bin which concerned not only the County of Rock
ingham but also those Of Person and Caswell coun-
ties which Yielded to none in the State in the extent
Of their agricultural and mining resources:
Mr. Settle stated that Rockingham paid more tax
es than any one Of 6t counties, and Casweil still
more, and concluded q very strong appeal for the
bill by demanding it as act Of justice and right,
to enable that section to meet the demands of an
increased taxation. - s issat sHS
Mr. D. F. Caldwell, made an animated speech
against the bill as calculated to njure the North Car
olsna Railroad, and created considerable meriment
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-10-28
NEW YORK POLITICS.

NEW York, October &c, 1855.
To the Editor Of the Union.
You may have noted that the efforts naugurated at Sy-
racuse in the conventions of the 23d and goth September
respectively rather perhaps should say the attempts
there and then inaugurated bring about "a perfect
union of the unfortunately divided and disorganized de-
mocracy-have since been more favoraby received and
acted on only in this city and county, but in very
many other Cities towns and counties throughout the
State 1t is not unusual thing to find among the
advertisements and calls for political conventions and
meetings the words united democracy Union democ-
rcy &C. The great detection from the Suyvesan Institute
organization and the liberal character of those who nst-
tuted upon principle this aud wholesome order of
things must not be overlooked 1t had been supposed
that the personal private grie and disappontmeuts Of
certain socaed and sefconstituted "lcaders" of the
Stuyvesant' faction would set up rock of offence
sufficiently formidable to insure the adherence to the fac
ton upon personal grounds irrespective of principle
the personal friends of said eadersn But when such
speakers and writer's skilu contestants as Brady
Sckles, Hart Williams Grandin and others find potent
and cogent for believing that any eaders are
tempting to them and their friends the sole grat
cation of selfish and revengeu feelings and in
retire from any political organization it may be supposed
that they carry host with them.
The original attempt 10 bring about the present anspi-
cous state of political affairs, have stated was made
by Messs Sices and Shepard the two Syracuse con-
treated with decided ncivility by the leaders, and
it was courteously announced that appeal would
be taken from the "leaders" in that convention to
"hs people" The beginning of the end of this zap
peal" made By the electors Of the Eleventh ward of
this city, and the officers of very large respectable and
most enthusiastic meeting seccdcsp upon princi-
pe7 from the "Stuyvesant committees and organizations
This but the beginning of the operation of that mp
peal which Mr. Sces had announced it to be his deter
minaton to make The proceedings &c, OF that
bage you have had reported somewhat IN ernso in the
journals of tho day But that beginning, small though il
may by headers be considered has been followed by
wholesome and most satisfactory sequences by similar and
equally enthusiastic and influential demonstrations in the
other wards OF the city, and enlarged and extended its
operations into other portions Of the State Outside of the
limits Of this State fortunately Tor the of real de-
mocracy such movement or beginning has been is
imperatively demanded.
In every other State except misled and misguided New
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In itself subject always 10 the chances OF hostile capture
by the other begerent II be had been disposed to rely
upon facts be would have stated that in the present war
Europe supplies gunpowder, or other articles contra
band of war and military transportation, had Deem tuf
nished of lawful right by citizens Of the United states 70
each of tie belgerent but especially and IN larger
proportions Great Britain and France ii suited ms pur
poses of Misrepresentation however, not only to character
ze such transactions violations OF neutrality put
to declare that commerce has been car led ON py
"Russian emissaries" alone. or like character Is ms
CHARGE which he says he "borrows from the publicity OF
an American journal that Mr.. Thompson of Albany New
York. had received the offer from the Russian OF
an appointment chief engineer salary OF $4,000 The
Courier ought be better informed than suppose that such
ransaction occurrence
was violation of neutrality laws. II Russia chooses
to avail herself the superior skill of mechanics and
artists and their services by making liberal offers
she does than either England France has right
to do and either do without infringing neutrality
laws Our citizens have the right to expatrate themselves
permanently leave temporarily, without moestation,
so long they avoid the prohibitions contained in
statutes the mind Of the editor of the Courier had
not been blinded by his French ZEAL he would that
the of has been marked by strict i'm
partiay in regard the begeents in the pending war
in Europe That the sympathes of people are with
Russia il papab and it ought not to surprise or to excite
tho organ Of Louis Napoleon. His violent conrse is
we'll calculated prejudice the of the allies in this
country say nothing of the mprudent menaces in which
the French Emperor and eminent British statesmen have
INDUCED If we desired TO American sympathy for
Russia stronger than it is should seek to induce the
Courier go in its Of reckless abuse and
calumny towards our government His imperial master
has committed great blunder in attempting to have an
organ in country to influence American sentiment
the bunder is increased by the want of judgment and
discretion and decency the part of the conductor Of his
organ So long the Courier is engaged in its present
mpotent effort influence public sentiment in this
try little becomes its editor to boast Of French regard for
neutrality read lectures neutrality to
ment