Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-06


We give below as accurate list Of the killed and
wounded as we could obtain:
Killed.
F. NJ Deems, clerk in the Land Office.
Mr.. Alison, constable
Archibald Dalrymple of Baltimore, brakeman on
the Washington branch railroad.
George McElfresh
Redding, colored, of Georgetown.
RAINY Neal, colored, formerly waiter Of Walker
& Scadd.
Somers, saddler, probably MORALLY.
Samuel Cassidy, shot in the head.
COL Wm.'F. Wilson, shot through shoulder.
James Wright, of Anne Arundel county, Md.
sho. in the thigh.
Charles Spencer, shot in the leg and breast.
Biddeman, timer, shot in the arm.
James Stafford plasterer, shot in the leg and
through the body.
Richard Owen shot in the arm.
John Owen stone cutter, shot in the hand.
A marine severely wounded.
Thomas Wills, Anne Arundel county, shot in the
back.
P. F. Bell, Seventh ward, shot in the knee.
One of the Baltimore rowdies, shot in the leg.
John Fouche, severely.
Sam'l Fenton, in arm.
Mr.. Lawrenson, (Mercury) shot through his hat,
grazing his head
1t is rumored that several were killed and many
wounded not mentioned in the above list-among
whom are one two women and small boy.
exceptions among the wounded, were peaceable cit.
liens, passing by or looking quietly on.
Democratic Meeting in Edgecombe.
A public meeting of the citizens of Edgecombe
county, assembled according to previous notice in
the Court House, on Tuesday, Goth May.
On motion of VIM. H. Johnston, the meeting was
called to order by nominating Col. Henry T. Clark
as Chairman, which carried Col Clark took
the Chair and explained that the object of the meet
ing was to take the proper steps to bring out some
candidate to represent this District in the next Con-
gress-that public invitation has been given and
adopted TO hold Democratic District Convention in
Newbern-and the object of this meeting was to re-
spond to that invitation and appoint delegates to re-
present Edgecombe in the convention.
On motion of Jno S. Dancy Esq Mr.. VIM. A.
Jones was appointed Secretary.
VIM. H. Johnston, Esq, then introduced and ex-
planned in clear and satisfactory manner the fol
lowing resolutions, which after due consideration
were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, Several counties of this Congressional
District, have held meetings and proposed the hold
ing of a Convention to nominate Democratic Can
ddate to represent the party in the next Congress
of the United States: And Whereas We, the Dem
ocratic party ofthe county of Edgecombe in primary
meeting assembled, believe, nomination effected
through Committee, would promote harmony in
our ranks and give assurance to the pominee that
he held his position in obedience to the will of the
people; Be it therefore resolved,
LIST, That we concur in the proposition to hold a
District Convention in Newbern, on Thursday the
18th June.
2nd That the Hon. Thos Rufin, Of Wayne by
his faithful adherence the time honored principles
of the party has endeared himself to the democracy
of Edgecombe, and we cordially present him as our
candidate for denomination.
3rd, That in James Buchanan and his political
advisers have President and Cabinet whose
national conservative views entitle them to our en-
tire confidence, and who feel assured by their
wisdom and integrity, will steer the ship of State
safely through the difficulties which surround it dur
ing the next four years.
4th, That We trust and believe that the policy Of
the administration as foreshadowed in the Inaugural
Address of the President and his official acts since,
will mark an era in the political history of the coun-
try in bringing about peaceful and lasting settle
ment of the vexed slavery question.
9Th, That we congratulate the democratic party
throughout the Union, and every true hearted son
of the South in the elevation of James Buchanan
and Jno. c. Breckenridge, to the Presidency and
Vice Presidency ofthe United States. in the triumph
of national principles, and the overthrow of fanat-
cal sectionalism, thus securing peace and quiet for
another presidential term.
6th That the Chairman of this meeting be en-
powered to appoint delegate from each Captains
District and any others from the county at large to
the proposed Convention
After the adoption of the Resolutions, the Chair
observed, that the 9th Resolution devolved on him
the duty of selecting delegates. and he hoped that
the members of the meeting and the citizens would
aid him in making out the list and suggest the
names of such persons would most probably at
tend.
The Chirman reported the following list of Dele
gates, viz.
John S. Dancy, R. H. Fender. Charles H. Jenkins,
John Norfeet John L. Bridgers, VIM. F. Dancy,
Theo. Thomas, VIM S. Battle, John E. Baker, Geo.
Howard, Jr., Ben Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Robt.
Bynum, VIM Y Moore. John A. Vines, Henry
Belcher, Ralph E. Macnair, Spencer L. Hart, VIM.
Mercer VIM. Knight, DR.. F. G. Pitt James R.
Thigpen, B. F. Hart, Dr. Wesley Jones, Isaac
Bats, Orren Williams, John w. Johnson Jordan
Thigpen Dr. K. Dicken, S. B. Bradley, Wells
| Draughn, Tho. L. Maner, Themes, F. Cherry, Pa
| trick Byrum John r. Pitt.
On motion of L. D. Pender the name of the
Chairman and Secretary, added to the list Of
! delegates
On motion of J. S. Dancy, Esq, the meeting then
| adjourned.
W. A. JONES, Sec'y.
The Gouernorship Of Utah-Appointments by the
Precedent, &c.
WASHINGTON June 2-Major Mccullough here,
| and emphatically declines the Governorship of Utah
| The Hon. VIM. A. Richardson, of Illinois, has
been appointed Governor of Nebraska, in place of
lizard, recalled
Also. Hon. VIM A. Wright, of Indiana Minister
| to Berlin vice Broom, recalled.
Henry G. Murphy of New York, Minister to Bel
| GUM, vice Belmont, recalled at his own request.
Isaac R. Biller, of Illinois, Consul at Bremen vice
| Hderbrand recalled.
William Thompson, of New York, Consul at South
ampton, vice Croskey, recalled
| Gabriel G. Fleurot, of New.York, as Consul at
Bordeaux, to fill vacancy.
| From Washington.
| WASHINGTON, June 1.-The government has re.
ceived yet official account of the Ohio fugitive