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0 HONORABLE ASA BIGOS. From, the Standard. IfBMM. Ei.itoks : The name of the abme gwflww, so familiar to the people of North Carolina, from the prominent and important poeitMMM he has so long and cred itably fill, d at Raleigh and Washington, deserve the r-rai.-e and honor which irre pro.ciaT.le fidelity to public trusts should comm md. It is not difficult in these times of "wild hunt after office," to find legions of aspirants, whoso ruling and controlling pwwioa to fill public places; bnt it is extremely seldom that the purest men suc ceed above the wile of mere politicians. Happily for North Carolina, her people live isolated from each other on their farms free from the baleful influences of cities. and acknowledge no leaders but themselves, in the expression of their views and senti ments. It is not strange then, that such a people, locking to substantial and honest worth, added to intelligence and undeviat irig devotion t republican principles, should b-tow upon Col. Biggs, their confidence and highest honors. He was known to them, by heavy years of trial in the severest ordeals ; by a loftiness of character that spurned political corruption ; by all those chief qualities that constitute the man and the patriot, and they felt lhat in clothing Lim with tli." distinguished prerogatives of a national senator, they only rewarded merit Recording to its demands. Oft?. Rigg- first nppeared in public life in 1935, four years after his udmisshwi to the bar. ns a member of the Constitutional Con vention. He was then a youvg man. just starting out on the ocean of political adven ture. Surrounded by the master spirits of the commonwealth, he bad every incentive to encourage him in Ais efforts for knowl edge, and in an honest and laudable ambi tion to attain positions of honor and respon sibility. The eqael will demonstrate how well he pr fitted by the examples of his associate statesnren. and how much he im proved the rapid hours ns they rro away. In l'b). n perfd of great and oveTwhi-lm-;ncr adversity t his party. Col. Biggs was elected to the House of Commons. It was then that be evinced that prudence and sa gacity so necessary to constitute a safe legislator. Then it was that ho proposed the wise measure of consti uctine; a ailrond from the sf.ar.rttina to Beaufort Harbor, at tho expense of the State, requiring all brnnehos to be built by individual enter priz and capital. Had that statesman-like prnjtei been consummated. North Carolina would to day be free from debt, with an abundant surplus in her treasury. In 1642, Col. Biggs was re-elected to tho same body, and represented Martin county with credit and distinction. At the election of 1844, he was sent to the State Senate, where he sustained the high character he had won for his habits of industry "nd his steadfast devotion to the interests of the "Old North State." Doratg the Congressional campaign of 184,), C'ol. Ricrs was presented by the Psiaesieey to the people of the Ninth Dis trict, as a candidate for a seat in tho House of Representative of the Jolted States. The District was then largely hostile to his party. With but slim prospects of success, he nevertheless led his gallant little band through tho conflict, to the goal of victorv. The campaign was conducted fairly and honorably truth and error battled, and the scale ns it went down, showed that "truth was mighty and must prevail." While in tho councils of tho nation, war was de clared between this country and Mexico, and Col. Biggs true to the impulses of pa triotism, was found sustaining his country against enemies, both at home and abroad. Dobbin and Reid were with him, and to gether they .stood in hearty co operation and conjunction, in maintaining the sacred rights of our republic, in the struggle with an insolent and aggressive foe. His Con gressional career was satisfactory to his friends, a. id gave lam additional promi nence before the people off tho State. In 1851 . a hoard was appointed to revise tho laws of the State. Distinguished legal talent was called into requisition. The first intellects were selected fee the laborious trust Judge Saunders, Col. Riggs, and R. F. Moore, Esq. These names were as fami liar to the people of the State as household words, and it was only necessary to name the board to prove that the work would be faithfully and ably performed. In 18o3 its labors were -resumed, but without the aid of Judge Saunders, who was then on the Superior Court beuob. The board pro ceeded with caution and close application, to discharge its irksome duty, and when it completed its task, it received the encomium of -well done." Col. Riggs possesses to a rare degreo, that legal acumen so requisite to make a successful practitioner, and is regarded by those capable of judging, as a learned aud sound jurist. For tho second time, Col. Biggs was re turned to the State Senate iu 1854. He participated frequently in the discussions of that body, ever evincing the deepost sol icitude for the adoption of thuse measures of public utility, demanded by the wants of our citizens. Extravagance aud Utopian projects, found in him a stubborn and un conquerable opponent. The session was an important one. Two United States Sen ators wore to be elected. Iu examining the antecedents of our public men, no one could present a more consistent record than Col. Riggs. Looking at his past life as an index of the future, he was deemed eminent ly worthy by the Legislature, of the Sena tonal robes. The General Assembly but ncted in obedience to the wishes of the peo ple, in making him one of the States rep resentatives at Washington. Since 1856, Col. Riggs has occupied the distinguished position of a Senator of the Uuited States. In a deliberative body so widely famed for talent, dignity, decorum, aud everything that can exalt a nation's pride, h has so wisely shaped his conduct, as to gain an influence which but few can exert. With him as one of the chosen guar diuus of our interests at the Capitol, we feel that North Carolina will receive her just deserts under the government. Ever vigilant and active, he never wearies at the post of duty. As bft a newly-elected Sen ator, he has done much to increase his reputation as a ready and expert debater. His speech on the Naval Reform Bill was an able argument clear and convincing in its positions, and was highly commended by the press. It showed that its author possessed a vigorous mind, and that he was governed by the sole motive of promoting the public good. In a running debate on the Minnesota Bill, Senator Biggs shivered a lanco with Judge Douglas and others, with an ability that extorted praise from ' his opponents. The evils flowing from ir- J responsible alien suffrage, were described la the sober and unvarnished language of truth, and time not remote will attest the correctness of his views. Constant and firm in his "line of conduct," he embodies in his character the true and solid elements of enlightened statesmanship. It can be said without fear of contradic tion, that Senator Biggs has rendered the Democratic prty of North Carolina as much service is any man in its ranks. At the conventiors of the party on the stump as its defender everywhere and at all times, he has been ready to buckle on bis shield and brighten his spear, to contest the victory with the focman. Such has been the career of Senator Biggs. Commencing life under adverse and inau spicious circumstances, Senator Biggs has been emphatically the "architect of his own fortune." Ry hard, diligent, and unremit ting labor and self exertion, he has attained an eminence which but few of the favored ever reach. To the young men of the State, his example offers a lesson of profound in struction. Steadfast adherence to princi ple, combined with unflagging and unwaver ing energy, have been the criteria of his success. Reputation cannot be made in a day long and patient industry, toilsome study and calm meditation, cun only pur chase it. Above all, the pure private char acter of Senator Riggs stands out in happy relief to challenge our admiration. The sternest integrity, yet the most pleasing de meanor and urbane manners, are the noble characteristics of the man. Viewing him as a Christian a devout member of the much reviled, but sincere and devoted Primitive Baptists, all else "seems dross in the comparison." Tho world may roll on in the idle whirl of gayety and pleasure, but he who feels nn inward nssurance a ( hope in his breast that "springs exultant on triumphant wings," is indeed above all the honors which nations can give. Pure in spirit and considerate in judgment, tho Christian statesman must be regarded in peace and iu war, as "His country's pride, his country's stay." W. V. G. Washington City. Oct. 23, 1857. m e LATER FROM HAVANA. New York, Nov. 2. Tho " Quaker City" from Havana, with dates to the 29th of October, has arrived. Tho Star of the West had reached Havana, and expected to leave that port on tho thirtieth for New York. She has $1,600,000 iu gold, besides a half million for England. Senator Brod erick is a passenger. Col. Fremont came a passenger in the Quaker City. The news is unimportant. It is said to be the intention of the Mor mons to remove to the Russian Possessions, should matters assume a serious aspect. Tho Mormons in Carson Valley expected to leave for L'tuh about the last of October. They were forming a Cavalry company under orders from Rrighain Young. Remarkable Instance of Heroism. The Rev. Mr Scudder, of India, in a letter to the Christian Intelligencer, gives tho following instance of heroism, called forth by the Indian mutinies: Let Americans never be ashamed that Englishmen were their forefathers. Eng land is a noble country. Her sons are heroes and her daughters are heroines. This rebellion has brought out deeds that deserve to be associated with those valor ous actions which we, wi:h throbbing pulses read in history. Iu one placo a lady and her husband fled in a carriage. He stood upright. She took the reins. She lashed the horses through a band of mutineers, while he, with cool aim, shot dead one who seized tho horses' heads, and another who climbed up behind the carriage to cut him down. On they fled, till again they found themselves among foes, and a ropo stretch ed across tho road, made further progress appear impossible. True to herself, she dashed the horses at full speed against the rope, and as they, bearing it down, stum bled, she, by rein and whip, raised them, while her husband's weapons again freed them from those who succeeded in leaping upon them. He was wounded, but both escaped with their lives. In another place a young lady, the daughter of an officer, shot seven mutineers before they killed her. A captain, pressed by his sepoys, with his good sword slew twenty-six of them before he fell ! Marine Losses for October The New York Courier publishes a list of marine losses for the past month, showing an ag gregate of forty-two vessels, of which six were ships, nine were barks, five were brigs and twenty -two were schooners. The total value of property lost was sir hundred and sirty-three thousand and three hundred dol lars. This is the value of property totally lost, exclusive of damages to vessels not amounting to a total loss and of partial losses of cargo. The losses by marine dis asters since the 1st of January foot up a total of 15,421.000, and the number of vessels lost is 487. Female Labor in California. The San Francisco (Cal.) papers say that there are hundreds of servant girls in that citv worth from one to ten thousand dollars each their ordinary wages being now twentv-five dollars a month. In the splendor of their dresses they far eclipse their mistresses, and as the saying is, they "can take Broadway down" without an effort. ANOTHER CARD FROM GEN. SCOTT New Yore, Oct. 30, 1857. In a recent political address. General Pillow charged that Mr Trist, with my as sistance, had, in Mexico, administered a bribe to President or General Santa Anna, Sec. By a card in the National Intelligen cer, I promptly replied that I was morally certain Mr T. bad not paid a cent, in the way of a bribe, to anybody whatever in Mexico, and I solemnly added that I was personally ignorant of any bribe of any sort whatever, great or small, being paid to that high functionary, (Santa Anna,) or to any other, directly or indirectl', for his use or benefit, by or on account of ony American officer or agent, civil or military. My de nial General Pillow calls (in a rejoinder) "evasive," "a mere quibble," and he affects to support his first assertion by extracts from "the 6worn statements of Generals Quitman and Shields," which, he says, he has "procured from tho record of the War Department." Entertaining for those Generals (Q and S.) high admiration and respect. I was in haste not that there was anything material in the extracts to learn from the War De partment the character of the (to me) un known "record" quoted by Gen. Pillow. I have but now received a copy of the docu ment, and in some of its other aspects it shall, presently receive a passing notice. Suffice it to say, in this connection, that neither of the statements produced by Gee. Pillow, with so much gravity, contradicts me in the least on tho only point in ques tion, viz : tho ten thousand dollar bribe ; for neither of those generals pretend to know to whom the bribe was paid, nor did any other American ever hear me whisper the name or names of the receivers, until con fidentially disclosed on the final settlement at tho War Office of my secret disburse ments. Gen. Pillow, however "most ig norant of what he's most nssur'd" first assumes that he has had confided to him a great secret, and next betrays it by way of letting the world know that he had the hon or of being trusted ! The Mexican news papers, I learn, have recently been filled with notices of Gen. Pillow's denunciation of Gen. Santa Anna, mixed up with the in quiry, " Who is the more infamous? He who receives a bribe, or the functionary who, in violation of his own and his coun try's honor, discloses the name of the trai tor?" Rut this case, bad as it is. does not stand alone in our recent annals, (and, of course nothing so base could have occurred in our earlier history,) for, January 30, 1857, a pliant Executive was made, by the plastic hand of a malignant Secretary, to communicate to the Senate, for publication without any conceivable purpose but, at the expense of national faith and honor, to give mo annoj'ance tho entire account I had confidentially rendered to the War Department of my secret disbursements in the Mexican war. It is true that names had been suppressed, by me, in the written items; but many entries were rendered, and now stand so published in this manner : "Paid messenger of the Consul, $50; paid an Englishman to report violations of the armistice, $200; paid a member of the municipality $1G2 50," &c. Already, in consequence of this publication, five highly respectable residents of Mexico utterly guiltless of bribery, but liable to suspicion under those designations have, through a distinguished channel, made application to me for exoneration. Gen. Pillow speaks feelingly of " the great and patriotic statesman who was in 1846 the Chief Magistrate of the nation," his some time law partner, who bad made him a major general; the same who, early in the war, sent for me, and in the kindest and most beseeching manner, solicited my personal sympathy as well as professional aid in conquering a peace, promising me his entire confidence and support; the same who, before I had reached Mexico, endeav ored, first, to appoint a lieutenant-general to supersede me, and, failing in that, next thought of placing me under the same par ty, appointed a major-general, (and of course) my junior ; the same who, it turns out, appointed Gen. Pillow a spy on the conduct of Mr Trist nnd myself ; and the same "great and patriotic statesman" who, having failed in nearly every promise be had made me, finally, when the war had been ended, released from arrest three of ficers who had been engaged in a conspi racy against me ; restored them, with hon or, to duty; superseded me in the command of the army in Mexico; and ordered the 3 conspirators and myself equally before a court of inquiry ! It so happened that only Gen. Pillow's conduct was directly investi gated by that court ; but the same three members were confidentially instructed from Washingtcn no doubt at the instance of the spy to organize themselves into a new court of inquiry to investigate secretly that part of my conduct relating to the council of war held July 17, 1857, at Pue bla, for the purpose as alleged of purchas ing a peace, and which council figures so largely in Gen Pillow's recent publications. This court had every characteristic of a secret inquisition. It met under confiden tial instructions; it was re-organized in my absence and without my knowledge! where as, in Gen. Pillow's case, (as always,) he was not only present, but had the privilege of objecting to members, and I should have challenged the entire pannel; and the court proceeded to take evidence, beginning with that of Gen. Pillow ! also in my absence, whereas tho law (91 at article of war) ex pressly dec-ares that the accused shall "be permitted to cross-examine and interrogate the witnesses." Finally, when called be fore the bastard tribunal, I made my pro test and had nothing moro to do with it; and had supposed, until Gen. Pillow recent ly published the statements of two honor able generals, (Quitman and Shields,) that all the parties connected with this investi gation had become ashamed of their con duct and had made no report, as there was no publication of their proceedings. Nev ertheless the inquest found no allegation against me supported. The next article of war (the 92d of the same statute) declares, "as courts of inqui ry may be perverted to dishonorable pur poses, aud may be considered as engines of destruction to military merit in the hands of weak and envious commandants, they are hereby prohibited, uuless directed by the President of tho United States or demand ed by the accused." Little did the law makers imagine that even a President might prove himself one of that class of comman ders ! A word more. Two members of that fa mous court were breveted one a major general, without other connection with the Mexican war ; and the other a brigadier, professedly for some slight service at Rucna Vista ; and both after their attempts to whitewash Gen. Pillow and browbeat me as the persecutor in that case. WINFIELD SCOTT. I -e- rr. . 1 LATER FROM EUROPE. The steamer Canada, from Liverpool, with dates to the 24th October, has arrived. The Canada brings $1,000,000 in specie. There is nothing latT from India. It is reported that the French Government in tends removing the restrictive duties upon the export of cotton and flour. Europeans in different parts of India have set all discipline at defiance, and com mitted great atrocities. At Dinapore a party of the Queen's 10th broke out at night nnd bayoneted in their beds eleven Sepoys a portion of those who had re mained faithful to their salt and two wo men ; there is no doubt they would have murdered the whole of them, but the shrieks and groans of their victims raised an alarm, and the batchery was stopped. An inquiry into the matter has been very unsatisfacto ry. In a general order. Gen. Outram has declared it certain that 'he murderers were of the 10th ; but the evidence as to the actual parties was so unsatisfactory that no one has been convicted. It is confirmed from Madagascar that tho Queen has expelled all the English and French residents. The reason assigned is that the Europeans entertain a project for dethroning the Queen and placing her son on the throne. Monetary affairs in London are more satisfactory. The pressure his considera bly abated. Tho Turkish Ministry has been overthrown. Redschid Pacha has been appointed Grand Vizier. Liverpool. Oct. 24. Flour is slow of sale, and prices are unchanged. Wheat is dull at a decline of three pence. Corn is steady. Cotton has slightly declined. Within the last week two other steamers have arrived, bringing from three to five hundred thousand dollars in specie. "S THE TIME FOR HEROISM. Fortunes that have stood the shock of many decades are now failing with a crash like trees, when the forest bows before the hurricane. Men who supposed themselves safe from the changes and revulsions that visit the monetary world find themselves penniless and helpless. Women who have been bred to luxury, and have never known a want which money could gratify, are thrown into circumstances where they must work with their own hands, dismiss their servants, nnd submit to the closest retrenchment and economy. In emergencies like these, what shall be done ? Shall there be weeping and whin ing and dodging ? Or shall there be a true heroism, rising above all these difficulties, trampling them under foot, and setting the face toward a new success ? It is adversity that reveals the good and tho great in human character. A man who can see the accumulation of many years stripped from him, and, without sinking before the disheartening vision, can gird up his lions and roll up the sleeves upon his arms for another struggle with fortune is a hero a true man one who deserves well of his kind. And a woman who receives adversity with fortitude, and straightway bends to her cir cumstances, relinquishing comforts, with a cheerful heart, that her husband's bands cannot provide for her, at the same time sustaining him, encouraging him and help ing him, is a heroine one of the genuine stamp a heroine to love, to be proud of, to bless with the homage of intellect and heart. These times will prove that there is some thing better than wealth in the world, and though the lesson be costly it is one which too many of us need to learn. Honor is better than wealth ; let us keep it unstain ed, and sooner part with every cent than with self-respect and a good name. A firm brave heart is better than wealth, for it can win a fortune when wealth has flown. Love is better than wealth, love that laughs at disaster and poverty, that clings to and comforts those whom gold has forsaken, and grows brighter as the object of its devotion is stripped of other good. Religion is better than wealth, re ligion that lifts the sufferer into a sober and sublime recognition of a providential hand in the world's disturbed affairs, put a finger to the lip of complaint, and elevates the eyes in a firm and unwavering trust. Heroism is better than wealth heroism that sublimates and ennobles the heart that wealth has made timid and mean, and stimu lates to deeds and sacrifice, endurance and achievement that glorify our humanity, and redeem the character of a money-serving race. We can have and keep all these if we have not another "red." Springfield Republican. French Broad Road. Maj. Turner has organized a corps of Engineers, and sent them to locate the French Rroad Rail Road, beginning at the Tennessee line and working this way. It is the intention of the Company, we learn, to let oat the work to contractors as soon as located. It will be pushed forward vigorously, and no doubt is entertained thai the entire line will be graded to this point by the meeting of the next Legislature ; when, if that body does not take hold of the work and help complete it, we shall advocate the secession of Wes tern North Carolina, and the establishment of an independent sovereignty owing al legiance, and paying tribute to no earthly power. Asheville JYetc. FAT AL RENCOUNTER We are informed that on Saturday the 31st nit., T. J. Bell, Esq., one of the mem bers of the Bar of Yorkville (S. C) shot Mr. James Allen, Senr., in the hip or thigh and killed hint, under the following circum stances : Mr. James Allen, Jr., a son of deceased, is a merchant of good standing in Yorkville, who having been misiepre sented and discredited by the reporter for tho mercantile associations of New York and Charleston, published a circular con taining the certificates of the Clerk and Sheriff of Yorkville, stating that there wore no writs or Executions in cither of their offices against Mr. Allen ; also containing some scathing allusions to the reporter, who ever he might be the supposition and we suppose the fact is Mr. Bell was judg ed to be the reporter. Mr. James Allen, Senr., also issued a circular, or handbill in which perhaps Mr Bell was named as the reporter. This we have not seen. Tho circulars having foand their way to the office of the Mercantile Association of Char leston, a certificate was sent to the Clerk of the Court by them stating that they had received no information from Mr. B., or any other source of the existence of Judg ments or Executions vs. Mr. Allen, Jr., and he, Mr A., had been misinformed. This was published iu the York papers, in one of which, the Chronicle, Mr. Allen Jr.. ac companied it with a short communication accusing the Association with dodging the question by not stating any thing about writs or (Mr. A.) being heavily sued at the North ; also threatening to carry tho par ties to law so as to bring about an inves tigation of the facts. Mr. Allen, Senr., deemed it proper to have some new, perhaps explanatory, cir culars issued and was proceeding along the streets of Yorkville with them, fresh from the press, when Mr. Bell encountered him and forbid him to post them or perhaps distribute them ; Mr. A. replied that he had the right to post them and he intend ed to exercise it, and also told Mr. R. to shoot him if bethought it would be brave to kill an unarmed man. Mr. Bell, after re peating his warning three times, that if deceased did not desist he would shoot him and deceased continuing to persist in the assertion of his rights, fired. Mr. Allen Jr., it is said then essayed to shoot Mr. Rell and camo very near succeeding. The greatest possible amount of excitement seemed to prevail, during which Mr. Rell was carried to Jail. Rut at first the phy sicians seemed to think deceased might not die and Mr. Bell was released. He how ever, unexpectedly soon began to sink, and died in a few hours. A special passenger train of cars from Yorkville, on Sabbath afternoon November 1st, carried the re mains of Mr. Allen Senr.. to this place on their way to a family burying ground in the lower part of this State. The weapon used by Mr. Bell was a double barrelled shot gun only one barrel of which was fired. It is said that after being shot deceased did noc rail but turned the other side to Mr. 15. and told him to shoot again. Chester (S. C.J Standard. -s One of the " Curiosities " at the State Fair. The Editor of the Fred ericksburg (Va.) News attended the State Fair at Richmond week before last, and has written some very spicy letters, telling of all the strange sights he witnessed. He says: I was more amused with the " Young Ebony Saxe-Horn Rand," which came with me on the cars, than with anything else. There are seven little nogro boys, between 5 and 10 years of age, natives of South Carolina, and real white-eyed, thick-lipped, genuine darkies, but excellent musicians. Th e son of the gentleman who owns them is "leader." He is 8 years old. When asked to play, he punched the small dark ies to wake them up, shouted " No. 2," and the whole set struck up " Lilly Dale." and played it beautifully. It was enough to make a horse laugh to see their white eyes almost starting from their heads, and all blowing away for life. Every now and then they would relapse into a nap, and seemed as happy as possible. The owner kept them for his own amusement, and seemed as fond of the blacks as of the white boy. I regarded them as seven of the most remarkable people in the State not excepting Gov. Wise. The Fair has fatigued me more than usual, because I nearly broke my leg by stepping into a coal vault, left open on the sidewalk. I thought of suing the city, and asked a lawyer here if I could recover. He said my leg might recover, but he did'nt think I would. If I did, he advised me to take shin-plasters, which were as good as suspended bank notes for a bruised leg. I asked the same friend what would induce him to join one of those benevolent societies, the Fire Companies, which are always fighting, and wear red flannel shirts in the street. He said he might join if he had the rheumatism, as red flannel was be lieved to be good for it. PREMIUM PHOTOGRAPHS AND W. P. HUGHES, stograplii! it. HAS taken Rooms in Carson's Brick Building, over Boone & Co's shoe store, third story, where he will be fonnd at all times ready to take Pictures of all who may favor him with a call, in a truly lifelike and artistic manner. My abundant facilities, with all the improvements of the present day, and long experience (being the oldest operator in the State) enables me to produce in cloudy as well as clear weather, the most strikingly correct and splendidly finished Likenesses, singly or in groups, colored in style belonging only to my productions, and warrant ed never to fade, for less money than any other Gallery in the State. Call soon as my stay is positivelv limited. Oct, -20. HOUSE & LOT For Sale. ONE of the most desirable residences in Charlotte, situated on Trade street, directly opposite the residence of Gen. J. A. Young, and in the most pleasant and healthy part of the town. Buildings all in complete order, and will be sold very cheap, as the owner is going West. For particulars, en quire of J. TOWNLY, at FULLINGS & CO.'S Clothing Emporium. Sept. 29, 1857. tf LETTER FROM LIEUT. MAURY. We find in the Washington Intelligencer an affecting letter from this gentleman, on the subject of the lose of the "Central America," and the conduct of Lieutenant Herndon. B object in writing this letter to the Secretary of the Navy he thus in dicates : The Department has already been offi cially informed of this wreck and disaster, and how nobly Herndon stood to his post and gloriously perished ; how the women and children were all saved ; and how he did all that man could do or officer should to save his ship and the crew also. But the particulars have been given to the Department only in a perishable form of newspaper records. As a tribute to bis memory, as material for history, as an heirloom of the Navy, and a legacy of his country, I desire to place on record in the Department this simple writing and memorial of him. We were intimates ; I have known him from boyhood ; he was my kinsman. The ties of consanguinity, as well as our pro fessional avocations, brought us frequently and much together ; we were close friends. Under these circumstances. I ask your leave to file a report of that gale and his loss. I aim to embody in it a simple nar rative of incidents, derived from statements which the survivors from the wreck have made either public, through the prints of the day, or privately to his family and friends. These incidents, in the silent in fluence of the lessons they teach, constitute an inheritance of rare value to his coun trymen ; they are the heirloom of which I spoke, and will, I am persuaded, be pro ductive of much good to the service. He then goes on to give those particulars about the loss of the "Central America" already made known to the public showing how Herndon "went down with his ship, leaving a glowing example of devotion to duty, Christian conduct, and heroism," He mentions tho following incident : The steamer's boats were ordered to bo lowered ; the Marino had none that could live in such a sea. Now came another trying time. The boat scenes of tho steamer "Arctic" had made a deep impression upon Herndon's mind ; they now crowded into remembrance. Who of this crew should bo selected to man his boats? Would they desert him when they got off from tho ship ? There were some who he knew would not. It was not an occasion when the word might be passed for volunteers ; for it was the post of safety, not of danger, but never theless of great trust, that was to be filled. Tho captain wanted trusly men, that he knew well from long association, and tho crew of such vessels is not very permanent as to its personnel. Therefore he felt at a loss, for there was still a man wanting for the boatswain's boat. A sailor, perceiving the captain's dilemma, stepped up and modestly offered to go. He had not, it may bo supposed, been long in the ship, for Herndon evidently did not know him well, and replied in his mild and gentle way, "I wonder if I can trust you 1" Tho sailor instinctly understood this call for n shibboleth, and simply said, " I have hands that, are hard to row and a heart that's soft to feel." This was enough ; ho went and was true. Not a boat deserted that ship. All the women and children were first sent to the brig and everyone arrived there in safety. Each boat made two loads to the brig, carrying in all one hundred per sons. With regard to the last sad, closing scene, Lieut. M. writes, and few arc the hearts that will nt be touched by the story: As one of the last boats was about to leave the ship, her commander gave his watch to a passenger, with a request that it might be delivered to his wifo. He wish ed to charge him with a message for her also, but his utterance was choked. "Tell her ." Unable to proceed, he bent down his head and buried his face in his hands for a moment, as if in prayer, for he was a devout man and true Christian. In that moineut, brief as it was, he en dured tho great agony. But it was over now. His crowding thought no doubt had been of friends at home ; its desolation ; a beloved wife and lovely daughter depen dent alone for support upon him. God and his country would caro for them now; Honor and duty required him to stick to his ship, and he saw she must go down. Calm and collected, he rose up from that short but mighty struggle with renewed vigor, and went with encouraging looks about the duties of the ship as before. He ordered the hurricane deck to be cut away and rafts to be made. The life-preservers were a'so brought up aud distributed to all who would wear them. Night was setting in, and he directed Frazer, tho 2d officer, to take charge of the arm-chest and send up a rocket every half hour. Van Rensselaer, his 1st officer, was also by him. Herndon has spokeu of him to me in terms of esteem and admiration, and Van Renssalaer proved himself worthy to the last of such commendations. Side by side these two stood at their post, and per ished together with their harness on. After the boat which bore Mr. Payne, to whom Herndon had trusted his watch, had shoved off, the captain went to his state room and put on his uniform. The gold band around his cap was concealed by the oil silk covering which he usually wore over it. He took tho covering off and threw it on his cabin floor ; then walking out he took his stand on the wheel house, holding on to the iron railing with his left hand. A rocket was set off; the ship fetched her last lurch, and as she went down he uncovered. A cry arose from the sea, but not from his lips. The waves had closed about him, and the curtain of the night was drawn over one of the most sublime moral specta cles that the sea ever saw. Just before tho steamer went down, a rowboat was heard approaching. Hern don hailed her. It was the boatswain's boat, rowed by "hard hands and gentle heart," returning on board froni the brig to report her disabled condition. If suc came along- ing sh ip. Herndon ordered her She did .o, and was savod. Thi, P as I have been able to le.rn wasY" Ur order. Forgetful of self, Js his life was beautiful to the last ' his death he has added a new rfJ. ?d in annals of the sea. 6 7 to In conclusion, Lieut Maury thus mwi. of the birth, parentage and character US lost but noble friend : 0f Herndon was in the 44th year of He was born in Fredericksburg V on the 25th day of October, 1813. ?S the son of the late Dabney Ilcrnd that place, and was the fifth of seven "'l dren, five sons and two daughters, 0f Mrs. Maury is the elder. H0 w&8 after Captain WTilliam Lewis, of the jT who was lost at sea on board the IT States brig Epervier. Lewis Bejsjfct left early an orphan ; and entered the at the age of fifteen. Affectionate h," position, soft and gentle in his manner, h was beloved of his own ; ho also Won love and esteem of his associates whe ' he went, and he became a favorite thro L out the service. s ' Tho whole is a touching story. jt surround the name and memory 0f Hern don with imperit-hablo glory. It to the character of American seamen t will ever be regarded as ono of the most affecting "tales of the sea.'' IT" .all and 'Wirkte GOODS. THE severest financial pressor ever known in New York, has prevailed th during the last few weeks, within which tinT KOOPMAM & PHELPS have been purchasing FALL AND WIN TER GOODS, and have availed tbcsjathti of the great advantage to obtain bybnfct for Cash, at a time of extreme wimtof mou. ey, and consequent low prises ol (i0oJ, All wanting good as well as cheap gn will find tbuir stock not only the obetDeti but as good as any in this Country. Tlieir stock consists of the following: Staple and Fancy Ladies' Dress Goods, Bonnets, Jiibbont Gloves, Hosiery, Boots ami .Shoes, Hats and Caps of every Description. Ready-Wade CLOTHING, HARD W J RE, GROCERIES, &c. All of which will be sold cheaper tor Cash, than iliey can be obiained at any other Store in u country. The highest market price paid ior kinds ol produce KCrCnll one and tH,ss H. ine our Slock before purchasing elsewhere. KOOrMANN & PHELPS, Nov. 3, 1857. if Cash Wanted. KOOFMAN & PHELPS will mB oktM goods for ready-money iIihii anj otln r stcrf in Charlotte. They will t:ik' the notes of tiy MS pended Bank in North or South Carolhuiaptj' merit for Goods. Call soon, as bargahM wit now be obtained at the old stand of KOOPMANN & ITIELPS. Nov. 3, 1857. tf Wil. Charlotte and Rutherford RAILROAD COMPANY. It is ordered by the Hoard of Directors of As Company, that for the ensuing year the folluwinf installments be called for, viz: Third installment of TWENTY per cent, to be due and payable on the 1st ol December. 1857. Fourth installment of TEN per cent, tobeduf and payable on the 1st day of February, 1858. Filrh installment of TEN per cent, tn be dor and payable on the 1st day of May. 1HM Sixth installment ot TEN per cent. It k Joe and payable on the 2d day ofAugast, 1H58. This Call is applicable- only to those Ciratifai East of the Pee Dee, and to those West of Char lotte. H. W. GUIOK, Prcs't. Nov. 0, 1857. 8l-2m By the Bale, FOIi CASH, at M ccnu ft yard. 13REM & STEELK Oct. 20. 7i)-4t Fresh Confectioneries, Fruits, Family Groceries, The subscriber takes pleasure in annoBociuf to his friends and the public generally, that b is now in the' receipt of a FliESH SUPPLY OF CONFECTIONERIES, Fruits and Family Grocerici, Consisting of Candies, Oranges, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Nuts of all kinds, Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, c ; at his old stand, one door north-east oi'Spriup corner, and opposite J. V. Osborne's otn where he solicits a call from all his old curt"'' rs, and he will by no means refuse auy ne ones who may find it to their interest to g-1' him a call. Having purchased cheap for cash, be will con sequently be enabled to sell cheap for cafb. If. 1). L M00DV October 20, 1857. tf . ATTENTION I HOUSEKEEPERS. If you wish to supply yourselves wilt China, Glass or Crockery-ware of any kind, go to CHINA HALL, where you will find the BEST ASSORT- MFIVT V TUF STJTC AUn. S WV of housekeeping articles, consisting of Knive9 and Forks, Spoons, Soup Ladle, Castors, Charing Dishes, Oysier Dishes. Buckwheat (Jake Dishes, Egg Beit er, Oyster knives, Pickle forks, Mustard spoons. Salad spoona nd Forks, Butter kntves, Teakettles, Andirons, TVaffle-Iroris, Shovels ai.d Tonys, BHlo Graiirons, Coffee Mtlis, Candlestick". LOOKI.M. CJLASSE in every variety of frame. Also, LOOKING-GLASS PLATE A splendid assortment of eifrht day Al18 and thirty hour CLOCKS. Also, a good assortment of Wood and Willow Wirj consisting ot clothes, traveling and work P . Tubs, Chu'ns, Buckets, Bread Trays. Brushes, Feather-dusteis, Knite Boaei, JAMES II ART Y & C0;. Oct. 12. 1857. tf rh na n ''Electric OU." The operation o'. Oil in removing rheumatic pai" a" j ills, is indeed astonishing I 'te.eTfJielj article, it has a base counterfeit, p. useless; but the preparation of rtm Grath, of Philadelphia, has reeeivH nials from Congressmen, Mayors of Merchants. Hot. 1 Proprietors, all U' St(t est character, attesting its beneficial jt in cases under their own observati can be had of the agent here, see 2ir; mentin another column. Sept.
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