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lit. . . ! " " r MHBHHW ' ' ! nTrrr'T r X? . SENATOR DOUGLAS AND PARTY DISCD7LDNE. Correspondence of The South. Washington, March 18, 1858. TW hM been lately a good deal said in the Senate and by the press on the sub ject of "reading men out of the party, and the Washington Union has, with great gravity, disclaimed its power to do such an act Mr Douglas has become quiet exer cised upon the subject, and is evidently acinous to "run with the hare and hunt -with the hounds." He wants to curry favor ;th the Black Republicans, and pander to the Freesoil sentiment of his State, so as to Doub. w retain bis seat in the Senate and yet ciam. affiliation with the National Democracy, and be in a position in I860 to run for the White House the cherished end of his am bition for some years past. His desires for power are fully equal to his own cen- . Ctption of his talents. j Now it is very true that the "Union" j cannot read a man out of the party. God forbid that any such power should be so . vested ! Nor can a dozen or more Admin- Oration orrrans do it. The Administra tion itself is subject to the opinion of the From the N. C. Presbyterian. We are permitted to publish the follow ing extract from a letter of J. W. Leak, Esq., rfRichownd comity, to a gentleman of this place. It contains all the particu lars concerning the death of this truly good man, that the public will desire to know. Rockingham, March G. 1658. Rev. D. Deruelle, State Agent of the American Bible Society, passed the night, Wednesday 3d inst.. at my house in usual rood health and spirits party, and a Senatorial or House caucus is 11 imnntent to this tlld. But it is iuii j mmmmg tent for any Democrat 1 i 1 1 l v--.--- . his Rev. Dr. ho has been intimately acquainted ., , e . , r,ar- romnrUed that lie witn mm ior many had never seen him look better. Next morning. 4th inst., he left for Fayette ville. Between 8 and 9 o'clock at night, a ru mor reached town that a hat had been found on the Fayetteville road, near the Crowson old-field, ni.d that buggy and home were seen in the woods not a great ways off. From a description of these articles, I was induced to believe that they belonged to the Rev. Mr. Deruelle, and that some ac cident had befullen him. A company was up, and proceeded to Foreign Intelligence. LATER FROM EUROPE. The steamer Nerth Amejjcan, with Liv erpool dates to the 3rd inst., has arrived The Earl of Derby bad made an inaugu ral speech before Parliament. He urged the necessity of continuing friendly terms j with Franc. The reply of England to the French j Government on the question of the political ; conspirators, bad been sent to Ount al ewski. and further proceedings will depend on his answer. Canton having fallen, a speedy peace with China was anticipated. The D hectors of the North British Bank have been sentenced to imprisonment for terms varying from three to 12 months. Seven days later intelligence from India had been received Sir Colin Campbell was still preparing to march on Lucknow. where the rebels num bered one hundred thousand. Sir Colin's column numbered 15,00Unnd 100 guns, and at least 10.000 men were at other points ready to co-operate in the attack on Luck now. Sir Hugh Ross had defeated the rebels at Bada. The Rtuanootana field force after cap turing the strong fortress of Awah, march ed for Cotah, were disunion reigns. The authority of the civil power had been restored at Delhi, but large reinforce ments of European troops were still re quired. The French conspirators had appealed against the sentence of death lately pro nounced against them. Private despatches from the East India blows at the Democratic party. He seeks tack of apoplexy ; and such was the verdict Company, say that Outran ha been again or immediately rotten the spot indicated by our informant, when our worst fears were more than realized. ... . i a l . number of Democrats to say what degree i At adistance of about two ..una eU yu.u, of confidence they will extend to one who from the road stood the horse .n the buggy, .hows by every act and word that regards , entangled in the limbs of a green p.ne lap, for his own selfish ends, and anu in a iooi ui me- party merely is willing to sacrifice its principle and crip ple its organization whenever ho thinks he can make by it. Kmnr of dea'.h. From a careiul 111 UK examination of ull the attending circum stances, the company came to the eonclu- Mr Douglas is now striking his heaviest ! sion that he came to his death from an at- a triumph for the traitors of Topeka, the j of the Jury of Inquest, held on tho morning Bworn foes of the South ; men whose uanUs of the 5th inst. HM money, pap" ..u are stained with treason and murder. His other property gave no evidenco of having position is fixed irretrievably. Not long I been disturbed, and although there wee since the South regarded him as an honest and true man a patriot whose courage was only equalled by his integrity. Un grateful for her confidence, false to his pledges, reckless alike of the Union and of his own future, he stakes his all for the imiles of fanatics and a seat in tho Senate, robbed of all its prestige dignity. It is dangerous fr any man, however able or exalted, to disregard fidelity to tho party whose principles ho has avowed as essential to the welfare of the country and to whose confidence he owes his elevation. The Democratic party sustain tho Presi dent in his policy in regard to Kansas and Utah, but on the Nicaragua question he has bo far received his support from the Black Republican party, and his policy of "rota ting" eut of office all Democrats who did not go for his nomination at Cincinnati docs not receive the support of any party, except the immediate recipients cf his bounty. The race for 1800, it is now evident, will be between Mr Seward, tho Democratic candidate, (whoever he may be,) and Mr Douglas. The latter does not expect, of course, to be elected, but will hope to get it into the House, and there dictate terms to tho colored Republicans. He presumes, naturally enough, that they will prefer him to the Democratic candidate. He is mar shalling his forces far this result, and i determined to "rule or ruin." Much of hi confidence is probably affected. Were lie conscious of great strength in Illinois, ho would not make such a severo struggle over the confirmation of a petty postmaster at Chicago. His desperate struggle to prevent this is a key to his position, and Fhows plainly how much of his apparent strength is fictitious and attributable to his being hitherto tho channel of patronage. - -- THE TURKISH ADMIRAL. Mohammed Pacha, tho Turkish Admiral, was "lionized" quite extensively in New York last week. He was installed into the Order of the Sons of Malta. On Thuraday, the unfortunate Turk was escorted to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where ho examined every thing of interest. He has been ex hibited in the theatrrs, in the circss, and been compelled to submit to the curious gnzo of thousands. Still, the lion endured his stiring up with much philosophy, very becoming in a regal animal. He even bowed graciously to the clown in the oircus, who said "Russia mustered Ler forces, Turkey peppered them, England and Franco assaulted tl em, and altogether they made a pretty pickle." "Why," said the ring master, "you are in a-ir.eiry-key." "Yes," replied the clown, "I was born in A-merry-key, America and 1 am glad to see here our guests from Tur-key, All this was said before the Pacha, en dured with Mohammedan patience and resignation; but he improved tho earliest opportunity to send a. firman to Washing ton announcing his intention of visiting that city early this week. At the representation of the 'Huguenots' Mohammed inquired the subject of the ope ra. Ho was told that it represented two sects of Christains cutting each other's throats, whereupon the Turk stroked his beard, and reverently exclaimed: Great is Allah, and Mohamet is tho prophet." some bruises about his bead and face, they were not sufficient, in tho opinion of the examining Physician, to cause his death, and were only such as were satisfactorily explained by an accident which occurred on the approach of the searching party, j Reehing the spot whore the hat was found, usefulness and j torch-lights were provided, and seeing the ; i tracks of a buggy leading off from the pub- i lio road along a neighborhood pathway, we were following it ; when we were star tied by the desperate struggles of a horse, the breaking of limbs and the clatter of j wheels. On going up, we found the horse t.imbling with affright, in the position be fore described. There lay across the pathway a green pine tree about 8 or 9 inches in diameter, and nearly at right an gles with it, which resting on a log raised the pine tree about 2 feet from the ground. A hole pawed in tho earth to a considerable depth, showed the position in which the horse had been standing, up to the time of our approach. It is supposed that he got his feet over the log, and that being too high to allow the wheels to pass over it he there remained unable either to ad vance or recede, until by a desperate effort he succeeded In getting over the two Jett hand wheels. This movement it is thought throw Mr Deruelle's body in the position in whioh it was found, his head and face triking in his full the right hand fore wheel. When found the body was warm, the limbs limber and the blood from tho wound still fluid. He had evidently been dead only a short time, and it is greatly to be regretted that his situation had not sooiir er been discovered, as it is highly probable that his valuable life might have been saved had medical aid been promptly rendered. The day was very cold tin r.nometer rang ing from 30 to 31 and yet despite this, he lived from 9 o'clock A, M., (judging from the distance he had travelled and the time of his leaving my house) to about 1 1 o'clock P. If., without any one to minister to his wants. assailed, and an attack hy the wholo rebel force was daily expected. Reinforoements hnd been sent to Outra.n. The Paris correspondent of the Times . i i nr.i.J.:. Aa I Bays iua.mesoury vmwa it mc iiwi a u. o i patch in a tone and spirit becoming a Bri ; tish Minister. He expresses a desire to rc i main in friendly alliance with France, but declares that the right of Asylum must be maintained intact. LlYKRPOOI, March 3rd Cotton ad vanced an eighth. Sales of the three days 21,030 bales. Speculators took 2.500 ex porters 100J. Closed firm. Advices from Manchester favorable. Holders demand an advauce. LATER TROM CALIFORNIA. New York, March 15. The steamer Star of the West, with the California mails '. and passengers, nnd dates to the 20th of ' February, has arrived. She brings $1,300 ' 000 in specie, and 200 passengers. The Star of the West connected with the steam '' er J. L. Stevens, which brought to Panama j $1,000,000 in specie. Nothing of interest had transpired in the j California Legislature. 1 ue rowans in i uimnun hiumi, ,. v.v , j murdering the whites. The counties of I Yuba, Sutter and Colano offer to raise ! SS50.00Q towards a Railroad between Marysville and Benyra. The small pox was committing ravages at the Marine Hos pital. The frigate Merrimnc has arrived at Talcahuana. The civil war in Peru con tinues. The capture of Arequipa by Cas tillo was momentarily expected. The American ship Lizze Thompson, and ika tumna (loui friaiia. had been seized the Chincha Islands and taken to Callao. The demand of the American minister for their liberation had beed refused. The American barque Dorcas Yeaton, was boarded by a boat from n Chilian war steamer. The American minister had de manded satisfaction for the insult. Treaty with the Indians. St. Louis, March 16 New Mexico mails to the 15th of February, has arrived. THE USURY QUESTION. A gentleman writing to the President of Liberia, says: I hope there is no law in Liberia to re strain the rate of usury or charge for the ue of monev. Usury is especally enjoined by our Saviour in the parable ot tne i.oro. and the three servants, to whom he entrust ed 5 talents, 2 talents, and one talent of money. The two first traded with their money, and returned the principal to their Lord increased 100 per centum; but the i dolent and stupid third servant hid his talent of money in the ground aud on the return of his Lord gave him back the ori ginal amount without any increase, upon which his Lord scolded him as a wicked and slothful servant who had not put out the money "to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury." Usury is the greatest stimulus to industry, enterprise ana com mercial success that exists. The charge of 2, 3. 5, or 6 per cent, for the use of money, is as much usury in principle as the charge of 10. 12, or 20 per cent. The difference is in degree. If Government re strain the maximum rate of usury, it has an equal right to restrict tho minimum rate also. They have as much reason to de clare that usury shall never be less than 3 or 4 per cent, as they have to say that it shall not be higher than 6 or 7 per cent., as many unwise legislators in America my own native State of Pennsylvania i among others decree and fix as maxima I rates. I am happy to say that England many years ago abolished the restriction on the rate of usury, and 10 per cent has been the minimum rate (in practice, not by law) for two months past; and I am glad to :iv thai France. Hamburg, Prussia, and j . other States on the Continent have, within the last five or six weeks, abolished the re striction and allowed 10 per cent, to be charged for the use of money. As well might we fix the maximum price of coffee, sugar, palm oil, flour, &c, as to fix the prioo of money, which fluctuates in value precisely as any other representative of value, uccording to the supply and the de mand. Money has commanded in London within a few weeks a price ot 'U or even 25 and 30 per cent. It is now only 8 per pent., and in two months it will only be worth 5 per cent., and I have frequently known it since my residence in London, to be worth 1J, 2, 2i, 24, aud 3 per cent., and so forth. Legislation cannot fix the value of any commodity, and it is unwise to attempt it, particularly in regard to money, for if people wawt it they will pay for it whatever will produce it or command it, and a restriction of the rate of usury prevents conscientious people and capital ists from bringing money into the market when it is Boost wanted and most dear, and THE CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA- THE MINEb. A San Francisco correspondent of a x-v.-., ner writes as follows on these VI U.vi u f two topics : Tbe whole business of the mines is changed or changing. It is becoming a fixed occupation, with its joint stock associ ations, its regular employers and directors, its local usages and laws, its cummunities, its towns, and its cities even. Works cost ing hundreds of thousands and extending for miles, conveying water by long aque ducts; tunnels cut through mountains; dams, turning the beds of streams; shafts, piercing deeply into the bosom of the lofty hills ; galleries cut out of solid rock ; sluices and canals, and terraces ; roads construct ed among the gorges of the mountains, scraped from their sides, surmounting the thP nasses of the Sierra Nevada; such are some of the works, besides the building of towns and erection of bridges, public build ings. &C. CvC "The Chinese have added more largely to our population the past year than any other people- They are now numerous in nearly all parts of the State. At Sacre meuto there is a long street which is chiefly Chinese. In this city there are sections, alleys, streets, chiefly occupied by them, with their shops, storehouses, markets, and places of residence. You will see im mediately opposite the entrances to ono of their places the littlealter-like establishment and gilt paper and Josh sticks, like you will reserve in like places at Canton. They retain the tail, tho flowing trowsers, the tunic, the high-soled wooden shoes of their native land. They are barred from all intermixture with the Christian popula tion by the insurmountable difficulties of language, of color, and of habits. Their civilization is probably as old as the bones of Julius Caosar, and in some things not inferior to ours ; but ages must elapse be fore they can understand aud adopt the Shootiko Oranges from Boy's Head -We have already alluded to the thousand dollar wager made by John Tray- that he will shoot three oranges from the bead and bands ot a t-7- feet weapon, a pisioi thirty When we reflect that the tremor or movement o - muscle may be sufficient to cause a prema- VILLAGE .HOTEL Uiin The undersigned wonld respectfully mm to the former patrons of the above uam.-d Hou as well as the traveling community in j?eaerl' that he has lately purchased the House well known as the VILLAGE HOTEL, in the towB r an l..,t 1a Visa thn ifttna i...... i 1 . 1 A. A. - ,In..inti n AT, . i if .J. W . nr discharge, ana mun i going a thTouga renovation in repairs, outfits wtion of an inch to the precise aim aright terminate fatally to the lad, the feat appears wonderful as it is certainly noyel. Travis, formerly resided in Saratoga. The feat comes off in Louisville, in June. The oranges are each to be 2i inches in diameter; one is to be placed on the top of his head, and one on the back of each hand, the arms being extended. In this position, at the distance of ten paces, or thirty feet, tha shooter., and with no interven- "'"S &C., and that he is aeierm.nea to make the House as attractable as the most fastidious could wish, by a well furnished table, good beds, and well trained servants as the country afford. His undivided attention will will be given to his guests, and every opportunity sought to Dlease and give perfect satisfaction. v b JAMES RICHARDS March 16, 1858. 3tKMt The undersigned offers for sale a Tract of Land, I containing about 175 acr's, lying in the county ! of Mecklenburg, 9 miles south ot Charlotte, on ; r.K5ot. Cant. John Travis proposes to j th starP ,oad to Monroe: being a prt and par hit the orange, and has only three shot to ! ce, of the RBA GOLD AND COPPfiR usages of the moderns. -Yet the Chinese, possessing enough with us to demonstrate the unity of the lv. have built up a structure ot society so different, that it is impossible for us to dwell in it for them to adapt them selves to ours. Their language might be the tongue of the "folks in the moon," and u....o n .i,if.U nffinirv their customs miiht lltfcl-' liO 111 1.1 VII .. I ' be those of the denizens of Mars, and scarcely be more strange ; and tho con, science of a Chinaman is to be reached by means to us as incomprehensible as is our moral judgment an enigma to them. In deed it is difficult to find any media of asso ciation. With us, they cannot be of us. It is to be a problem demanding the best care of wisdom what is to be the status of Chi nadom in the American commonwealth ? That tho Celestials are to be numerous t-h r.nnt that thus the circle of I hit the three oranges. Tho boy wno is to support the oranges is ten years of age, and a bright and sprightly lad. He has orery confidence in the ability of Capt. Travis to hit each object, and has equally as much in his own nerve, which cannot be surpass ed. He is now under daily traning. The boy's feet are placed twelve inches npart and his hands upon bis hips. The Captain shoots through the angle made by the bend ing of the arms and betweeu thi feet. This is done to accustom the boy to the firing, and, if possible, give him more con fidence and make him feel at ease. The little fellow is a native ef Louisville, and lis mother is always present during the .radioing. She is entirely satisfied that it will result In safety to lier son. inis is probably the most dangerous feat ever un dertaken by any man in this country. Albany Knickerbocker. - m CF Tho delicate and interesting opera tion of transferring blood from ono patient to another has again been successfully per formed bv Dr. Wi.eatcroft, an English T- J surgeon, in tho case of a female patient When apparently expiring from loss or blood, about two pounds of blood was transferred from the yeins of her husband iuto her veins, with the most favorable re sult. In a few minutes after, the current of blood began to flow, and the ebbing of lift, was checked, the circulation being re-established, and deliverance from apparently certain and approaching dissolution secur ed. Dr. Wheat croft suggests the tria of this operation in tho last stage of low typhus and the collapse of Asiatic cholera when all other means have failed MINE. The .'ocation is a very desirable one, as it 1. one of the most salubrious aud healthy this side of the Blue Ridge. The land is very fertile and productive in Corn. Gorton, Wheat and 0u. It has on it a Dwelling House with 3 Rooms, together with onthouses, Stables, &c. Also a Well ot good wat-r. The above property can be had on reasonable and accommodating term. Any persons wishing to see the laud. I refer them to Mr Wm. Trelove adjoining the same; for further particulars, to me at Monroe, La.on county, N. C. JAMhS nil. 1 1 AK1S. March 16, 1858. 4t this prevents the ease nnd lowering or pr.ee j ;t Js tQ meet and ,jllgle laws de which would be the effect it all the noardeu money were brought forward in times of panic and commercial crisis. Nothing s as unwise as restraining the rate of usury. From the N. C. Christian Advocate. POSTAOE OS this PAPER. We are in formed that some of our subscribers in the western Oonntiea have been charged double postage. For the information of all con cerned, we apper.d a note from the Post Master in this city : Post Office, Raleigh, N. C. Mb IIffi.in. Dear Sir t At your request I give below the rates of postage on the 'Advocate,' prepaid quarterly at the office of delivery. When mailed to any office in the county where the paper is published and printed, free; any office within the State, 3i cts per quarter; any office without the State, 6 eta. per quarter. When not paid in advance, double the above rares should be charged- Papers to California and Oregon are charged same rati s. Itespeetfullv, W. WHITE, P. II March 11, 1358. the Xorrt Carolina Flour. We bought a barrel of flour the other day that was made at Salem, N. C. and by doing so, saved one dollar and fifty cents. Wo bought it as an experiment ; for our prac tice has always been to buy the best article, and of course to pay the highest price. The result of the experiment is this : We never had a better barrel of flour in our hous'. It makes good bread, good buis cuit and good cake ; and in all other re spects will compare favorably with the best Northern brands. This being so, why cannot our merchants procure their supply from our mills, and so enable us to patro nize home industry, instead of sending J'orth for every thing ? Washington (If. C.J Dispatch. FROM KANSAS. Washington, March 17. The latest information from Kansas removes all doubt as to the election of the Free State ticket, and, therefore, Calhoun declares his inten tion to give certificates accordingly. Democratic Convf.ntiom.-So far fifty-five counties has held meetings and ap pointed delegates to the Democratic Con vention to be held at Charlotte on the 14th of April next ; and so far union and harmo ny iu regard to Democratic principles bare characterized every meeting. We trust that union and harmony will also maik the proceedings of the Convention. Men pass away but principles are immortal. "Sam" went into a distribution specula tion, and we learn has made a deed of trust, appointing ex-consul McRne trustee to sell out the effects nnd wind up the con cern. After the first Thursday in August next, the statute of limitations will be pleaded in bar of the recovery of all de mands, and if that should fail, they will amend by pleading " no assets " a plea that is bound to hold good. Hence it is that "Sam" has not held a single meeting in a single county Standard. Fatal Rencontre. A rencontre took place, on Tuesday last, between B. Derrer and Thomas Dickson, in the tailors-shop of the latter, which resulted in the death of Mr Derrer. The blow was inflicted on the head with a tailor's "board." and proved fatal in about two and a half hours. Of the causes which led to this unfortunate and very lamentable oceurrance, wo can with propriety say nothing. Mr Dickson surrendered himself, and has been lodged in jail to await his trial. Yorkritle Enquirer. Marey would leave about the 1st of March, with supplies for Col. Johnson, taking a circuitous route, to avoid attacks by the Mormons, lie reports that supplies can be obtained uiugIi easier in New .Mexico than elsewhere. Kit Carson has concluded a treaty with several powerful Indian tribes, who ngreed to take sides with the United States, in case of an issue against the Mormons. CF" The Investigating Committee of the House of Representatives states that tho printing for the two last sessions of Con gress cost nearly $3,000,00!). There will be two reports that of the majority is in favor of reducing the price 35 per cent. They give the binding to the lowest bid der, and strip the system of abuse. The minority report is in favor of printing the Bureau reports, aud reducing tho amount of advertiing; also, of giving the Depart ment printing to the lowest bidder. Murder by a Nkgko. On Thursday night last a most atrocious murder was committed on Topsail Sound, in this county by a negro fellow named Peter, belonging to Owen Holme-, Esq. It seems that Peter had been runaway from Mr. Holmes' plan tation, and Mr Charles H. Nixon. Mr Holmes' overseer, went in pursuit of him, and had succeeded in coming up with the fugitive, when the negro turned round upon him and Fhot him through with a pistol. We understand that Mr H!me was along with Mr Nixon. The negro fired once and missed Mr N. Mr Holmes pre sentt d his gun at the negro, but it snapped, and the second fire frmn the negro's pistol killed Mr Nixon. The Negro has been lodged in Jail. Wilmington Journal. Desperate Outrage in the Alton (III.) Penitentiary. New u-ay to Pro cure a Pardon. The St. Louis papers give an account of an extraordinary outrage in the Illinois penitentiary, by a convict named Hall. While the turnkey, a man named at I Crabbe, tvas conducting this convict to his cell, the latter knocked Crabbe down, drag ged him into the cell with him, locked the door after them, then standing over him with a dirk told Buckmaster, the warden and other officers who came to see what the matter was, that unless they immediately procured a pardon for him from the Gover nor, ho wuld kill the poor turnkey. A deputation was, in consequence, scut to the Governor to procure a pardon, and that functionary had agreed to give it. In the meantime, however. Mr Rutherford, the State Superintendent, and Col. Buckmas ter, the warden, undertook to get into the cell of the prisoner by stratagem. Break fast, was set at the cell door in vessels of larger size than ordinary, but the convict refused to open the door until the hall was cleared, which, after a brief consultation, was done. The warden, superintendent and jruards were on each side of the cell but out of sight and motionless. The con vict slowly opened the door nearly enough to admit the food, when a crow bar was in stantly inserted. The warden cried out to Crabo, the imprisoned guard, to fight for his life. He accordingly sprang to the opening of the door, and at length dragged himself through, but not before he was stab- j bed by the convict nine times, seven in the j back and twice in the arms. When the poor victim was dragged out the convict barred the door and refused to yield. He was then given a few minutes for reflection, and tho rebel was, after much dodging and effort to get out of the reach of the fire, shot by the warden. The ball struck his skull just below the left ear, aud glancing around lodged under his skull. He fell instantly I and was dragged out of the cell, and was j thought to be dead, but soon reeovered and ! as sensible as any man could under the cir- cunistanees. After the convict was taken i out of his cell, his knife, about eight inches long, with a double edge, was found in the ) cell, and on his person was found ulso an other knife, with a blade four inches long, j Crabb, the wounded guard, is thought to be mortally injured. creed in the grand moral government of the world, already ordained aud strongly exe cuted. It may be found that from China wo arc to have that abundant labor which is to enrich the dominant race, and at the same time confer a great good on millions fleeing from a society falling in ruin." Snesikinf of John Chinamen, reminds us of the following certificate of bad charac ter, which they have just received from Bayard Taylor : "It is my deliberate opinion that the Chinese are morally the most debased pee pie on the face of tho earth. Forms of vice, which in other countries are barely named, are in China so common that they excite no comment among the natives. They constitute the surface levels, aud be low them are deeps on deeps of depravity, so shocking and horrible that their charac ter cannot even bo hinted. There are Bome dark shadows in human nature which wo naturally shrink from penetrating, and I made no attempt to collect information of this kind ; but there were enough in the things which I could not avoid seeing and hearing which are brought almost daily to the notice of every foreign resident to in spire me with a powerful aversion to the Chiniese race. Their touch is pollution, and, harsh as the opinion may seem, jus tice to our own race demands that thpy should not be allowed to settle on our soil." Secretary Cass. The Detroit Adver tiser, a Republican paper, assumes to have learned from a confidential source that General Cass will soon withdraw to private life. The Journal of Commerce discredits this, disclaiming, however, all personal knowledge, and adds that the Secretary is far advanced in years, but he is active and vigorous, fond of public life, and we doubt not far happier in his present position than he would be in retirement. At the advanced nge which the veteran statesman has attain ed, there is a liability at any time to failing health and vigor, but until that day arrives, we have every reason to believe that Gen. Cass will prefer to occupy the position he hai thus far so gracefully filled under the present Administration. HF The Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in reference to the capture of Walker by Co imodore Paulding has been laid before the House of Representa tives by Mr Cling.nan. The committee have decided adversely to thp action of the Commodore and main tain that he had no right to enter the terri tory of Nicaragua, without her consent, and seize and carry away persons who might be there, and that it is the duty of this Government to disavow and atone for tho act, provided complaint be ever made. The Committee also decided that no officer of the United States has a right to use the force nnder his command in the territory of a foreign State with its assent and for its benefit. An Ingenious North Carolinian. Among the thousands who now throng the Federal Metropolis of the United States, is a Mr Utleo or Utly, of North Carolina, well known as the inventer of several original designs for cheapening and facilitating labor. He is seeking a patent for a breach loading cannon upon a new plan, by which as many as twenty-five or more charges can be fired continuously in a single min ute, with perfect ease, certainty and safety, He obtained one day last week, as we learn from a correspondent of the Richmond Whig, a patent for an improved plough, in which the subsoil, the turning, and coulter ploughs are all combined, so as to work jointly or seperately. Tl:e combined plough is exceedingly simple in structure, and is said to work admirably. Mr U. is also engaged in perfecting an invention by which mere weight is substituted in place of costly horse, steam or water power. Should this last scheme succeed, it is des tined to produce a great sensation in the industrial and mechanic world, and to real ize an immense fortune for the inventor. It is gratifying to know that Southern in ventive genius is at last beginning to com plete successfully with that of the North. A Sad Honeymoon. Charles Albatigh was recently tried, convicted, and sentence in Cleveland, Ohio, for robbing the mail The Columbus (Ohio) Gazette says: Charles Albatigh is only 20 years of age, and the events of the past few months wil fill an important chapter in his life's histo ry. On Oh ri Unas day he eloped with his landlord's daughter, a Miss German, in her sixteenth year, went to Alexandria, Penn and was married, --.n effort was made to keep the affair a secret, but it was discover ed by the girl's parents, who were highly incensed at their daughter's imprudence. On the 28th of January, Mr Prentiss the United Stales mail agent, arrested Al bauerh upon a charge of robbing the mail He was taken to Cleveland, tried convicted and sentenced before the United State Court, and upon reaching Cardington, on his way to the penitentiary, the young wife came aboard thecals to bid farewell to her convict husband. The meeting was a pain ful and affecting one. She begged him to keep up his spirit, to make a firm resolve to do his whole duly while in prison. She vowed to stick to him though all the rest of the world should forsake him; for, said she, "Charley, we are both voung; we h: years of happiness in store for us, and whe your time has expired, we can go to somej other land where tne ofience will not be known, where we can live happily together, and earn an honest livihood." The poor girl nerved herself to the task, and as she wiped away the tears from her young husband, she never whimpered. The cars was full of passengers, who witnessed the scene with tearful emotion. Tho conductor, who at the request of the officers, had kindly delayed a few moments to give the young couple an opportunity of meeting each other, at last noticed them that he could delay no longer, and the whistle gave notice that the cars were about starting. ''Keep up your conrage like a man, Charley," said the fair herione, and as she kissed his cheek, she turned to leave him, but overpowered by her feelings, that sue tiad thus tar kept under control, she fell fainting in the arms of the bystanders, who carried her gently into the station-house, and the cars rolled over the rails with in creased speed, to make up for the detention. Fayetteville MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL $235,467. This Company has been in operation five years and has paid its losses, amounting to Jgl7,oU5. w.tnout any assessment, msurancc averaging its members about i per cent ouly Policies issued to 1st March iio8, '2(i(i0. Amount now insured, $1,484,258. Amount Premium Notes on hand, $H,UeO. Cash Premiums received. $'.t(),980,85. DIRECTORS. S. T. Hawley, VV. N. TlI.LIXUHAST A. A. McKjkthax, J. D. Williams, Jas. G. Cook, A. W. Stkel, J. G. Shepherd, Jas. Kyle, F. Buown, of Wihn Geo. MOtEiLL, D. A. Kay. H. Myrover, S. W. Tillingiiast J. H. Cook. Henky Lilly, N. A. Stkdmax, T. S. LlJTTEKLOH, Wm. McLaurin, OFFICERS. GEO. McNEILL, Pres't D. A. RAY, Vice Pres't c. a. McMillan, Skc't. John Collins and C. C. McCnrmm, Travelling Ag nts. The Company invite ap plications. March 16 1858. 3m. International Courtesy. The Presi dent has received an autograph letter from Prince Albert, accompanied with a medal containing the likenesses of the Princess Royal and Frederick William. The letter : oi Rheumatism, Deafaete, Gout Neuralgio, Luo State of Rortli Carolina, MECKLENBUItti COUNTY. Superior Court of Law, Fall Term, 1857. Martha H. Barney ) vs- Petition for Divorce. E. L. Barney, j It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that E. L. Barney, the defendant in this caf, is not an inhabitant of this State; it is thne tore ordered that publication be made for six weeks in the Western IV.nocvat, a paper pub lished iu the town of Charlotte, notifying tho b.nid defendant to be and appear at the next term of the Superior Court of Law, to be brld for the county of Mecklenburg at the Court House in Charlotte, on the 11th Monday after the 4th Monday iu February, then mi there to show cause, if any he has, why tho prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. Witness, J. li. Kerr. Clerk of our Superior Court of Law, at Office in Charlotte, the 11th Monday after the 4th Monday in August, aud in the 82ud year of American ludepeudei.ee, Anno Domini, 1857. J. B. KERR, Clerk. March 16. Pr'sfec $61 TRUSTEE SALE, 3S Valuable Negroes lor Sale. On TUESDAY, the SOtli day of APRIL next, we, as Trustees of George MoMellrr, E. 8. Barrett and Jacob A. Kamixour, wil) offer at public sale, at the Court House in Lincvlulon, N. C, 38 VALUABLE NEGROES, mi an excellent Tin-Smith. The said lot of Negroes is composed of yotinp and likely men and women, hoys and giria. The boys and girls are very likely. One -half or more of said Negroes will be sold for CASH ; the others on a credit of two rooutkf the purchaser giving good bond and annuity. C. C. HENDEKSON, Trustee of E. S. Barrett and G. Mostellrr. L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee, of J. A. Kamsour. At the SAME TIME and place, I will off for sale a valuable HOUSE and LOT in Lin colnton. The same is a corner lot and an ex cellent stand for business; is but a few yard from the Court House, aud is occupied by J. A. Ramsour. L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee. ty The creditors of George Mosteller, E. 8. Barrett, of the iirms of Barrett, Ban.sour & Co Barrett & Ramsonr, and of Jacob A. Kaia' are hereby notified to present their claims to bi The creditors of Mosteller and Barrett to C. C. Henderson the others to L. E. Thomp son. C. C. HENDERSON. Trustee. L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee. March 9 1858. 99-"t Prof. Chas. DeGrath's Electric Oil The Friend of Man. This is a perlectiy innocent, soothing, and geo tly stimulating intdicine. ... It was discovered bv Prof. Chas. DeGraih whiW traveling in South America late bei. bronchi out by- urgent solicit a i ions aud has cured more cee Homicide. On Sunday last, Mr B. C. Strickland, overseer for Mr Thos. Bridgers, who resides in this county, about six in'tles from Raleigh, attempted to chastise a ne gro man for running away, when the ne gro seized a heavy club and commenced striking violently at Mr S. The negro being a strong, athletic fellow, and Mr Strickland finding that he was about to overpower him, drew bis pocket knife, and cut the ne gro's throat, causing his death in a few mii.ute$. The negro belonged to Mr John Smith, and was hired by Mr Bridgers. He had runaway on last Tuesday, because Mr S. had punished him, and had just returned home when Mr Strickland encountered him. Ral. Rkgistu. contains sentiments of friendly regard. er to net on thcd.seased parts with remaikable effect and in a snort space of time health regains its sway. It can be had of the agnt here, see ad vertiement in another column. For sale by H. M. Pritchard. bago. Sciatica, Spinal aud Broi.chc.al complain". Tie Doloreux, llcadacee, Cramp, Croup, " Felons. Sprains and Bruises. Cms and wound1; We have heard of some astonishing cures being ! Swelled ulands, Erysipelas. Sore Nipples, Swelled made by Prof. DeGrath's Electric Oil. It seems Breast. Womb disorders. Salt Rheum, Cai.ker Uj mouth and stomach, ralpatauon, brupwimt Breast, Quinsy, Sore Throat Palsy, Pleurisy. Ul cers, Lock-jaw, Heart bum. Tooth ai d Earacnf. Nervousness, Cosiivenes-s, Burns, Stiff jointa. Scror ula, Soie gums of teething infants, c, than P and every other medicine. -OCT It will be seen this rerm dy does not cl"" to cure everything, but unly a cebtau cuas complaints. This Oil acts on the system with electricity. a purely vegetable prepaiation, not the slige" dauger in applying it outwardly o: inwsidl), 11 once gives a pet ma net cure, in most chws "0 ten to twenty iniuu.es. The best phyti"lei" Europe have discovered that alllOrtsi-ic Drlf mem in the Animal ISysit-ui is ine efi ct ol an u si ruction in the Physicu-Electro Fluid m the org deseased a skdliul application of lh Oil If immediate motion the nerve fluid, and the cure at once accomplished. No UecdinK, no voniH"1' purging or blien ring is resorted to. . It is an externa and miernn remedy. "' . CHARLOTTE, March 15, 1858. The undersigned will attend at the In surance Ofiice, on Tuesday of April Court, for the purpose of examining any persons that may wish to obtain certificates cf qualifications as School Teachers, for any part of Mecklenburg County. JOHN P. ROSS. ) E. NYE HUTCHISON, M. D. JOHNSTON. March 15. 1858. 7t Com. Selling Off at Cost. THE LADIES are informed that, as Trustee of Lcroy Springs, I am offering, AT COST, a large aud well selected Stock of very superior LACES, SILKS, 5c cfcc, Indeed, almost ever description of valuable merchandize in the LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Give ns a call at the NEW BRICK STORE below Williams' Corner. Mr Caldwell and Mi McLeod will take pleasure in waiting on you. W. R. MYERS, Charlotte, March 9, 1858. lnf.a t.i nnlii.r. ft,., nlia.rlianta a. A turl IOIIS, til I pamsofall kinds from the body mi nttejkf welhngs in an incredibly short time, as all have used Prof. Chas UeGraih's "Electric uu can testify. t fertinealM ata nut nl ih nnrstion in"j Imm U miti ot ,lw. ir.- Prnf DrGra! not "publish them. Hundreds of the people . i i . i... ,i,, ,,.ni rem Brill l.y l:i:(.ill...c..ut.tiuiif lui tiiia - . fjj and if the sffheted want to be cured let them what to us. ,,,id fcjrAn accidental discovery has deinonsn it to be an infallible Hair Reetoratire. . 30 South Eighth street. Philadelphia ' Sole Agent in Charlotte. H. M. PRITCHARD March 13, 1858. JOB PRINTING EXECUTED WITH DISPATCH at this Office. 33 t-mdy'.
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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