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THE MINERS’ AND FARMERS’ JOURNAL. »nd h«v« been long conlenJing against in justice, may not be piieiit after having ex- hausted all other naeans of getting an equal Bhara in the Governmeat, and they will nol halt at fears of danger when they have once rtsolrrd not to submit. More than Mnternal ADDRESS OF THE To tAc Peojfle of ^orth-Carolina. A numerous and respectable portion of once rtnnrru mt *..«•*. tiiuu pgHow.citircns, who aasembicd at ihis once or twice have 1 heard it urged upon • i^te Anniversary of American - > : ta ' I • .» r the consideration of this majority, “ not to [,i,iepenicncc, to consult on the means of despair, for they had the right and the pow- j j^provi„g Hie condition of the State, have rr to ORUJINA'I'E a Convention and re- j to luy before you the result of dress themselves.” I am greatly deceived, I J^.|,l,ef^^ions. Without pretensions if it was not designed to press these things authority or (he wish to obtain it, with- The subjugation of the earth can k elfecl- ed but by labor—and the steady, judicious und econonoicttl application of labor to this purpose lies at the root of human pro»|»eri- tv. The extraordinary fertility of the Oennesscc Country, like that of the valley of the Mississippi, no doubt atliaclcd to it ninny citizens from the adjoining States, and many emigrants from foreign countries, and thereby hastened its settlement and growth. 15ut taken in the whole, it may well be doubted whetlier New-York or I’cnnsylvaiiia presented u better natural soil for the labors of the husbandman than was gcueraliy to be found in Nortb-Carolina; while in' the mildness of our winters, the higher ^alue of the products of a Southern climate, and the greater case with which our earth is tilled, we had on our i>art de cided udviuitages. Hut these were com|>en- sated, and more than compensated, by two physical blessings bestowed on them in an cininent degree. Kach of these had a port representation are now much greater than by au mtclligent they were at that day—the temper of re- well-meaning community. ri r i form ia now much milder—the concessions . J^'ortli-Carolina is endeared to us by which are now offered are more liberal; tjg of nature and every obligation ol coiisequantly, a refusal to accede tothem .j^jj advancciuent in whatever is will be much more offensive. “ *''' upon the attention of tlie people in when a Convention was held in Raleigh by the representatives of those who have lieen 60 long excluded from a fair share in the out partv or sectional views of any sort, and with co' influence save that of reason, we claim your attention simply because of our communion of interest wilh you on a subject povtmment of the State. 1 may indeed abiding importance, and be- be misuken, for I cannot speak Mcu/Acrfni, yf a sincere and hearty zeal to ad- l>ut I have reasons to think it was so, and the prosi>erity of our conunon couii- that the design was not carried into cxccu- , ^ye deem it too much to liojie tion, because the public attention soon after ^t this moment, amid the diii ol' it, became so much engrossed by the Presi. stiifc and the ^trugglcs of contend- dential Election. The inequalities of our candidates for your tavur, these claims the timid, or is eeen in the apathy of the , to occupy, and assure to liara falriu" sluggard, or 8|»eak8 in the sneers of the in all its honor* and of all iu beiiJT* scorner. We have attempted too many These—all these great, and good, plans at oncc—we have frittered away our riout purpows you may accompliih means over too great a space, and have ex- j you can accompliih them in one way’e^ pended much money in many silly schemes, j Internal Improvemout has effene^ , J; Let us then profit by experience. J/Ct it | elsewhere—and can effect them here. ^ ti ach us caution, judgment und a proper i it ia for you to give the iropul«>. applitation of our resources. liCt it guard I your Representalivea to organia#, us against the recurrence of former errors, | prosecute with vigor, a liberal lyrten, J but never let it repress exertion in the ' Internal Improvemeota. Direct them I cause of duty. Others have by a well de-1 cause to be ascertained the best pltnsfc! vised and spirited course of Internal Ini->reating and improving markets, and proveincnts, brought incalculable blessings (fociliating and cheapening transportat|« on their country. And why may not we ? ;and when a«:ertained to forward tbepj t Are tho people of this State by some irro-; a judicious and efficient application of iZ vcrsable interdict of I’rovidence, disquali- public resources. Chosen by y©u, ud tied for improving their condition? If so, licitious for your approlution, they cto in what dues this incapacity cwibist ? l>o into the legislative Malls the gpiri^ they want menial energy f Look abroad which you are animated, and takefrennZ and see the sons of North Carolina, whetev-; that tone of voice which is heard in kw cr a field is presented, contending gallantly | lative enactments. ^ in every di'iiartmenl ot uinnly excellence j ft may be asked, why has not the (V for the palm ol \-;tory. We have 0^“^“ Iycntioii ventured to recamniend somes*. called on unpretending State, and long may 1 jjjg |u,profement? Brouibt w it be biloiu a wretched self-conceit ' gether suddenly from varioussectioosofiu cause that epithet to be exchanged for one i}^,aie, and reinuining in session but Uum less equivocal and far more to be abhored. | j,„d (he ineniljera deemed tlwmialni Hpni'o tnrt 'T' ' 11 , ucre to be tound within each state for all I But it were not a "ant of prvtension—it ^o,„p,tcnt to make the rccommeodaUeiL# ..... t ,0 “"‘i mter«oven stlf-degradution, ingratitude to ^ „^vious thul they wanted the SI the majontj are less likely to ^ with our hopes and wishes, our patriotism the products of labor were not God and treacherv to oursclvis—to admit for maturing a plan fit to b# laid before vm course thing: interior—possessing thus the means of cheap transportation to a home market, and ol easy exptirtation to tbreign ones. Marts were to l)C found within each state for all that the industrv [ricultural j Union. i *o we want the jiccuniar) ability importance aod urgeocv of(in y to nier- if we wore callcd onto misc at once a and if possible draw to 11 rtottslyi^ intercliangc accu therefore, I'roni the ino- I'litil these can be stip- dance all which it exacts. in truth tliey are but propokitionit) arc In free ' transportation V- 'princi]«l expect to alarm me into his terms ' _ .No jenor to eitiier of them in wealth, jiiy good any thing the State who are take a sober withholding au admitttd right—who are ^ u|at„„, ,s to that of I'cnnsvlvania Statesmen and not plitical coxcombs, may ^ t„ that of New - Vork as 1 unexplored '.U Ml h tlie candour prompted .Men can noi be well and more tho split ro ol actinty ; so that, a„j^*,ti, the caluincaa and gocd « '“““•■'J*® bcnefiu for t|« pubhc guo«l which ' \ our judgment upon them. Kuch iicighburboijd and tokwtj my high mettl.-d iVicnd. iXcademit If an agent were called on to account ^ and surrender his power of Attorney, and tun,”,of acquiring a, , , . , , he refused it upon the vam pretext that bis educaiiou to those who have the ! proluction is thus k pt back, there is nei- principal had accompanied his demand with this in-.alaable blessing; I'•®'‘ cemand tor cumniercijl nn intimation that olwtinate refusal would provi-ion has bten made b\ capital, li.e prixlucts actually made, be- ' cause ol the costs ot transpoitutii.n, are ot httle value, and there is th* ret'urc no in crease of agricultural capital. Siovi'iiiv sMaiPf-meii anii noi poiuitai i-uivuiiius, ma> to ihr4?t‘ and to t*iat ot iNuw -1 orlv as I •- -- . . , . 1. find, I think, m these thmgs, subjects for | ^vhile in wealth she bears to labor f»r more th^n thev can ind. |)cndently ol the imiui-n»e benefits f^, ( reflection and arguments to convince them. jj,,.’,, i^^t the ratio of one to six.— ' eoiwume unless tiie surplus n.ay be con-1 which it proniisc.i in t.ic cihI, it f>a)s in its j Rest assured they are not meant for IVi.usxIvania, Colleges, iexchanged tor the commodities , prugre,> b> the c\cile/ucnt whith it com- tog. th« r su ^ i . 'i iiiititic and Literary Institu-1mui.itates to ludustr}, and tho ini|)ul*e di.,tr,ct rowtinga as will aflbrd lb* 1 nro si'rtad thruuffhout the land pre- “P accumulntioos for tl.e win- whith it imparts to Lusiness of evur) 'J®- ^enicut opportumtica fur obtaining J . ‘ of a»e or the w ants of posterity. NN hile sciption.-Mon.y thus emplov . d is not ^unk f„, jrcrcl.auging viewm fon ctp ^tng view », lor reaM nor lost; Lot is money put out ut cn.pound d,jr^y|t,e», and for forming, aninatio| inlcrvM. Sjchacw.rseol. x|.endiluieand restitution i^ like that ol tl.« bl^ in a nKMig>ouri.lv«*uch plamof iinprov J oung and v igorous bod>. li gumbos forth ,.eculiar locahlie. require,» troin the unat rt>efvoir, tho heart,and is j,|^ once to their execution tli# illid throo;h tl;e arltri. ato the \cr> «hich through )our I projK;. county courts *it comprlhimtodcmandthesurrenderby.fi/if, for communicating necessary lustruc would it be a good answer from a faithful ,„ the comiminitv how- agent1 will give nothing though It be I„ our State, not- . ^ ^ , just, b*;cause vou have dared to let me know ^,t^^st^ndln''the ii.juiiction in our ConMitu-i'raliic, and a languid cir- extitinilits, cnriching and strengthening rta^y *n vour hand^, or arrangu for. I might ultimately be forced to do It’” uiid except in the erection of the Ini- want of enterprise, mac-1 the ci.tirc systtni in Us coutM-, Uil is re- ,ng kgulitive mioctioiitu them. And If a man hns come into poss^tssion of a- ^ the mcorporation of a tew ' t‘''>ty “t'*! hstlessness become huhitnal, and ^ luined by tl.e vcin^ to be again and again your Ik-legntea shall ancnible at w pother’s profjcrty by accident in a time of \^adcmies either with.ut funds or wul, ' generation succccds generuti.-n wall scarce- sent lorth in a round of lile-gi>mg circula- propu^-d in November next, let tb* common danger, can he honestly withhold t'unds nr.t derived from legislative grant,;‘X a perceptible improvement m w;,al:h, ,,cn. Our vcrj poverty then, the re.ull as togethT deeply intlHied with your it from the true owner, upon the pretence public Schools have been estabTislied ' “*■ * j been'oen of unrewarded labor, hnguid tliorou-hiv apprued of ywir vicwa. sudden dispeiL-.ation of I’rovidcnce, tiic j traJe an i limitcU productn-n, is the *ln»og-1 ,nd r*^dy to work together 10 tiiu shoals which endanger and ini|Kde c ur cht 11.isr.ti wInch t.in be urgrd for engaging concern of tlic .State. Diaritime navigati' O wi re removed, and ti»e ^i^louiiy in the svst«*ui. 1 i»e one voo- variuus streams which luterscct our Stati i»hcs as the othi r com;s forwaid. True I’ellow-Ciiimv*—'Vp owe to \oum n ointel\(iiaii rtplan.ntioii. 'I'Lere that he is justified, because the owner will cheap and convenient instruction not go 00 his knees and humbly bewech yooth.” In J'ennsylvanii, more than him to restore it? Shall ho pray for it jujnj^c-d miks—10 New-Vork, six ‘seventy times i«veu,’and will not seven _>.j^„^^tion have, ..... - . , i time* answer the pride of his neighbor? created, while Uail-wavs aro everj 'r.ndtred ft for the o cm-_ vve u.u»t have; or procaix>, v.hcr..>v th to j,.;;,,, of opiniou in the Coo»niUCi Alas' how long must it be true, that men of construction, stimu-1 ‘rom tl.e.r yrry aources, all will ^ U ,-m tl.e cxperiniei.t. Hut here there is pro,«it.ofw u.^ bef.ie t will {-?rpetrate injustice in their political ^ud empl. ' ‘ ’ '• — rtiations, which they would §corn to prac- wraith - tiseinthe private relations of life ! If a spread U-rders. Their s^a-pirls arc crowd {mrtner-hip is formed in trade, and after its ^,.^^^.15; their mechanics fiiHJ con- contiRUince for oO years, two thir^ of me , i^,gh wages; their ph.vm" labor, iiiakm=/ aud spr.ng forward with j no rtul ditlR-ulty. I; cach one ar th ’ thn.u»houl their"wide 1 rcsistlo.'.s ener:rv to tl.e c-.iisu:nnn5i.n of ji-o will t./iuei.l to-rt afirt halt ot Hmoug»« ^ |{c»«lut!on w hich declares tbe‘ rcsisilo,8 ener-v lo i.;e 0. w,„ cm.ci.i 10af.iri ...... ... wl.at . tcmnn that Iho funds of lb. otir hoi>c8. I he impulse given to Lusmcs. t.c can spjuc wi'noi.t iiKonvu.icncc to Ini ' , ^ ^ of every sort would be fl it in every section fami!) ; if ho who ha- ikjI iJinin.y will be ,„ pfovidinr the of the St.ite and m every de(.arTncnl of in- ready lo make l:i» ailvxiice in timber, t'ood, trarM=porUtion ^d in j>artners do not furmsb funds sufficient to prosecuted with still in- dustry. I.»tchildrcnindulgemdj>dnjms. or woik; we shall at uncc have a capital , "oving corer iht ir otrn erjKiises and the other third , creisinj skill; and their agriculture is beau- j '* l“r enquire whether th*‘> . uiote than nuflriunt for t!,e undertaking ol are yearly sinking tbeir capital in defra) mi? enriching t lie sod at the mo- 1‘ave not the pwer of supplvmg tl.e de.joery u»c!.il enterprise. H-it Ih. State rMpeci.Teiv urL-ed by Itw- ought in tiie first inMaiice to bo etapM meaoacf n^portation and in creatia| inarfcf;f* within her !iall»ot trouble you with Ibearfui these expenses—would it be c.nsidered , p.j,h,Ts the reward of i.mJus-|f'c'^ncie. of nature, n«d rt ar.piiring bv ; Trea^ur) .Mi-ht to aid. .ind it voii aav so, «ir.i-Med by thow »ho«rH just in that tw« thirds, to refuse the eu- 'I'j^re, Hospitals for the sick and the t!*cr own exertions what for wi,e pur{Ki^ - mil aid, m tii.-ir accompluhin.-i t. hv Kr-lolutio^ U « wlw a.idre* '» treaties of their copartners to consent to ,„;,„,c-Asylum-for orphans—Institutions '*«songinallv denied. (H^ar.*s!,urmount. I has a public revenue b.-c; collect, d it it i., ^„| our^lre, d„r^r on’this prep.wtwa,i..* fliminish the expenses and reform their ar-1 ,„^truct.on of the bhn.l— tides accordinglj. The answer is too ^jchooU for the d-af and duml>—and other plain, and who is so blind as not to observe (^^leficent establishments tor the ren;oval a f«ral!elto this,m the ‘government of Nortb-Carolma ’ Hut it may be said, thnt u-hoUler- somc of the partners, whose subsUncc islet out by this ruinous copartnership, do not comniain, and yet does that, in any way, justify ths infliction of this injury ujxin those w ho do complain of it ^ In thescho^d of party, stimulated by jealousy and a love fjf (wwer, logick-like this may pass for sub- Btaatial, but what is it in the school of rea son and justice? IaI candor and con- fecience answer the inquiry. SF'NF^X. tit ofi'cringi of gratitude from n prosjierous coniinunity to the Father of the human race lor His blessings on their exertions, and uiute but expre.wive solicitors for a contin uance of His bounty to those who deli;(lit III doing f»f>od to tlie children of men. How are all theso things in Nortli-( ’arolma' Fellow-citizens, we do not require your ed and difiiculties subdued, as they are the I not to be u^od an-J wh.^re .• the advantage ;;';i;knowVihaTa best trials 50 they l^corne the nobl-M j o, public crtd.l if it is not to bo cmplo)cd j- a||-.e.W triumphs ol virtue, intellect and courage. i.,r the ihiIiIic ; ai.d where is ttie ^cr• _ ' ■ j • . j« . .11 1.1 "^anic end, and no ooe doubts or q (•ften the m»rt,t eminent among men luvn j \kc in w iiii.n cUliur i an U- more bcnchcial- patriotism ef the rest K roawntj been trained lip to f'orliludc and wisdom m ' Iv en^au'd ’ Is the character of the S;atc , , i . '.j ... . II ' ' ^ . provi.d of tlie Keaulution, and tfierewn* the sch'iol of adversity ; and ttie most illus-1 part ot tho pri)[i''rty of every oiiC ol il.- ' trious of nations have u.^ually passed through I nti/e as ' P «s hi;, l.rart throb with bon- the stages of infancy and childlKXjd, Strug-1 i'*t jii% when he hears it m«ii!iOii* d wiiL gling t'lr exisitnee, gradually giining and | rt -p ct, »t d'jca his v.ins tingle w .lli vcia- consolidating their strength, ai.d by severe non i^l,pn u c, «i.okt.n in the lone of trials acqniring the (|ualifiCalions and form ing the habits which were to be displayed answer, nor do you need information from i grants the gifts it grants the power to gam." j of iin|.rov. nient is at,road an us. }t>u know how theV are—.-md irr for-1 naviKHtion of our rivers obstruct*-*!? pr«-eminen:c in the arts of ty eflbrt, we can remove these obstruc tions. Wltvre these are not removable, or the streams arc too bhallow for boat navi- Julid Rubbtr Table Cloths.—W e UviM: lear to s[>eak. It i« sufliciently inortifvmg To a^considerable extent and with no migh recently seen, and have in our possession, a to discover, il were t(X) painful to dwell on 6am;»le of a new and superior kind of covers : the humiliating contrast. Inili:ed, did vk»,- f.r tables aod stands. 'J’hey are manufac-' «ot hope that tins reproach would ere long tured by Samuel Steele Co. Woodbury, be removed from amongst us, we should en- gation, or streams are wanting, cxf)crience Ct. They are composed of cotton, with a ! deavor to bury it in thick night, hide it comp(«itioa of Indian rubber, «Vc. varnish-, from the world, and if ponsihle forget it ed and bronz?d man elegant manner. They ourselves. Hut we trust that a blesied cost but httle more than the coiunion oil change is in store for us. ^^e know tiiat cloth, and are much superior both for .icau- tbcre are diflicuities, and serious difliculties , cx(,en.se. 1 ne (.rocess of tflecling speedy ty and durability. One very important' to be encountered—but we are sure that an'i fa.I- communications with the ocean iuality which they f/ossess over any oil co-! ‘bere are none which may not be sulxJiiod i I'^s already commenced amongst us under vers, IS their ela»ticity, as they can be dou- ’ by wise counsels and united exertions; and ^ l‘e happn st au^ipices. Art in this rcsp* . t, b!>«lmevery possible manner, without break- 've are convinced tliat on Voi , /'r-t/z/r (/i signally triumpiiing over nature—ilr»-dg« I ^ I' 1.^41,.,. # J n ^r\ .«• ■ n rw ift till* ttlilU/ U/* has shewn, that the Canal and still more the Kail-way, furnish l^etter means ofcon- ve) ance. A-, in no country are tliCNO more nef-ded, so in none can tiie) l»e made at lesjj ing or injuring the coiopos.tian of which •^^r’/A-^'aro/ina, it de[X;nd., whether the th;’y are made.—Danbury Ht.rald. London is said to be one of the healthi est I laces in the world. It has been stated, .State shall or shall not become all w inrli her warmest friends ought to desire for her. He fruitful and rruHiply nnd rrplemsli aii'J we believe correctly, that the hapfty the earth and Rrnni i; it,” announces to njan cxpinption vvliich tlie inhabitants of that ci- j the firnt direct commnnd of his Creator, and ly for the most part enj jy from the disea*es a command rich wilii promisfid blossim^'*. c ommon toother capitals, is owing to the I To suUJue the earth, implies ellort; efibrt sulphurous naptha emitted from the coiii, would have bc-en unnecessary, bad not dif- s rving the salutary purpf^se of checking the , ficulties been puriiom ly left for man to over- progress of febrile infection. Toprovethat come; and Hi: who is all-wisc and all-good, the air is SJiturated with this naptha, }ou never would hav»j inipf>sed an obligation cannot find a wasp, an insect lo which sulphur , impossible to be fulfilled, nor have enjoined I-. Milnnitird to )ou—and however )oa»J decule, we aro all and each of us rea})» Hipp>rt \nir deci'tmn. 'Ve go—every of u^ g»e^ for Nortb-Cnrolina and the of .Nurth-(,'arolina. 1 mproT«rociit t» enc' tiial niuat liegin aoinew here^hat hope It will rffich everywhere, "bil not the bi'nrlU of it l«*-day, will nreive it to iuorruw, nnd every lucct* KfiLu experiment facilitate* the r>eit. ‘‘*® anient hope nnd earn*-it prayer tbM, ever -sjiot this Ikih ti eiit spirit fbiH .. ..-.11 . as th(' firat .tcciie of its ojicralioo, d * the encx.r..gcment ot “‘C n - uMnous, and uoUl « the comforts of all cla>--s .,| tl..- coin.mmity .. . ,,, p^^-r,! bl-- objects vvor by ..I ih^- cure of a pulcrr al ,,av. ,*rvai!r,i ev.-ry part .f tb•^ (.overnmentf X.ould >011 furm n the v«,.l..'«rolina ^ ' means to in-1met tiie ignorant und lay d» i?p the loundations of r*-publican iovernuii'nt III the eilui ation of every free child within >our lioarder or desiitute stay the flool of emigration winch is •weep- rend io'nocxcrnption f rom lha iofirmit« mg from you by tho.i.^nds the n..»t ad- «„d are conscious that we rf^J^ venturous of your youth, and reniofo H'# ' f„,,i tho« imrtiahtios wliicb b«)«l«» taunt and derision ' Then tell your Legi>i. lature, wiio fiave tlnit hol> treasure in their the maturity of manhood. “ Heavrn | licepin", tliat in thcnc dav.-, when the piiU and the btrife fur lifu is carried on with chivaln. :, emnlutijii, r.o has character tii.it advituces not in thi.- career. Are Uic emph yment of the p'>or, long has North-Cnrolina a.Mjiidrr by srctionul jealou*i*« **>" local (^,’uds. If she is ever to y uu. „..ou ... ..CO CO u. ».„..n n„j«Lc-l.y vigori.in,p.-r9e»ering«w«»- l.>arders however hurnble his origin ,,^11, a lon| esii ute his con.iit.on> Uould you „ j,„n ai„i,,her.” For ourselves, the flool of crnijjration which issweei>- ,1,- miinniti*** boati arc removing in hours the slow ac- venturous ol vour vouth, anU remofo tl.e', . f cumulati..n of years; and wc announce lo necessity which bids them uhan.V-n ihc « ViJc. rimmrT.Jle )ouwith joy that the day is not distant 1 i.on.c of their childhood and the grtive« d' r^; ii ' , ^ when our main outlets t. the sea wdlaflord ,he.r fathers for s..me distant land wh-w. ready paKsage to vessels of sulficient biir- ileii ior all ordinary commercial purposes. There is then ample room for exertion, but there is no causc for despondency. U'e are aware that injudicious attempts heretofore made in the cau.so of Internal Improvemcnla hnve prejudii.eil many a- gainst (he renewal of any efforts at im provement. Hut prejudice is a wretched counsellor, whether il seeks to conceal the sco[ir is to be found for cx rtiori and n-- ward IS oil! reil toenlerfirijc ' Would van -f it; and il is l^ciiuae we de *0, llml uoiloso, lliat we hope ^ bring tho^ gra/ier and the ,nn«r of' ti.e concurn«cf. vVcst, and I he planter and tanner ol Ihe,' w 11 1 iaM C Interior, into communion with the i.rr-i J- {j viK.I II, chant and mcehanic of the Seaboard, and | unite the Milegrnl l»ut deuerveil parfjJ of( North'arolina into one broth-rliootl oil, inlercM, feeling anJ patriotiam ? W'laddl you command for her that resi)ecled station [j irfobiiotioui^, Hitliin tUe-sphere vf Its acU&u. wa'.tvhi'.JiMSUUvt ‘tight. IiwIfijLtoeen vniie wrJiU aud tlig fears ol umvng tli« Sitatc# vl tiiisltji'n i»leoughi1 j(.HN II. nil v an. w v| ih»vi,\n, is\ V I ikmim. Jt»S. .1, l»AMKI*. , l.ril IS II IIK.NU'. Mill.N IM .-lvt’.. „ , V Af II. HAYWOOD.
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