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SATURDAyTjULv" 10, 1841.
FOURTH OF JULY.
We are highly pleased to record, that
tho 66th Anniversary of our National In
dependence, was celebrated in this place
on Monday last, in a suitable and becom
ing manner. At day-break, the roar of
cannon aroused our citizens from their
slumbers, and the ringing of bells and the
display of the "Star-spangled Banner,"
excited emotions in their bosoms which we
irust will be transmitted to the latest gene
rations. At 10 o'clock, a large concourse
of ladies and gentlemen repaired to the
Baptist church, which had been taste
fully decorated with fligs, &.C The cere
monies there were introduced and inter
spersed vvith vecal and instrumental mu
sic by a band of amateur musicians, ac
companied with the discharge of cannon.
A solemn and impressive prayer to the
Throne of Grace, was made by the Rev.
William Pierce. The Mecklenburg Dec
laration of Independence was then read by
Mr. Robert Nor fleet, in a spirited and res
olute style; and was followed by the
band singing "The old North State,"
with thrilling effect The National Dec
laration of Independence was then read by
William F. Dancy, Esq. in a feeling and
forcible manner; which was followed by
the patriotic air, "The star-spangled
Banner." Kenelm . Lewis, Esq. then
rose and delivered an eloquent and appro
priate Oration, which was not only appli
cable to the present times, but to the past
and future; and equally creditable to his
head and his heart. We regret that he de
clines furnishing a copy for publication.
The soul-stirring National Song, "Hail, Co
lumbia," closed the ceremonies at the
church.
A plain, substantial and suitable repast
was furnished by Mr. Solomon Pender, at
the Planter's Hotel. The cloth being re
moved, William Norfleet, Esq. was ap
pointed President of the Day, Henry 71
Clark, Esq. Vice President, and Wm. F.
Dancy, Esq. Secretary. The following
regular and volunteer toasts were drank.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1st. The day we celebrate sacred to the
Friends of Liberty in every clime. (3
cheers.)
2nd. The 20th of May, 1775 the dav
which gave birth to the Mecklenburg Dec
laration of Independence. (G cheers.)
3rd. The memory of Washington. (Drank
standing and in silence )
4th. The memory of Lafayette a name
cherished throughout the world, but doub
ly revered by the citizens of the United
States. (Standing and in silence.)
5th. The departed Heroes of the Revo
lution the practice of their virtues is the
best tribute to their memories. (Standing
and in silence.)
6th. The surviving Officers and Soldiers
of the Revolution let not the degeneracy
of their sons "bring down their giay hairs
with sorrow to the grave."
7lh. The old North State
4Tho she envies not others their merited glory.
Say whose name stands the foremost in liberty's
story!" (9 cheers,)
Sth. Our Foreign Relations we should
ask only for what is ritiht, and submit to
nothing that is wrong. (9 cheers.)
9th. The President of the United States.
10th. Agriculture, Commerce, ami Man
ufactures mutually dependent, they flour
ish most when left to the natural laws of
trade.
11th. The Army and Navy of the Uni
ted States Patriotism the ruling motive
of both, unsullied honor their reward the
interest of our country demands their sup
port.
12th. The star-spangled Banner
kO long may it wave,
O'er tiieland of ihe free & the home of the brave."
13th. The Fair our country's brightest
ornaments,
'Eden was a wild,
And man the hermit sigh'd, 'till woman smiled'
(10 cheers.)
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By William Norfleet, (President of the
Day:) The affair of the steamer Caroline
if two drubbings have not satisfied our un
natural mother, she is welcome to a third, &
"Damn'd be he
Who first cries hold, enough!"
By the Orator of the Day: Freedom of
opinion guaranteed to every American
citizen by the national compact, it canqot
be taken away by legislative enactments,
nor executive dictation.
By Wm. F. Dancy: The memory of Jo
nas Johnston, llenrv Irvin, Henrv Irvin
.loole, and Isaac Sessums heroes in the
revolutionary history of Edgecombe.
Their memories tparkU o'er the fountain,
The meanest rill-tb mightiest river
Roll mingled with their names forever'.
By John P. Sharper The general diffu
sion of knowledge the only means by
which we can preserve unimpaired the in
dependence transmitted by our forefathers.
By R. Chapman. The 4th of July the
neutral ground on which we may all meet.
By James D. Howell: United States and
Great Britain may no unnatural feelings
exist between mother and daughter, and
may honorable peace and prosperity exist
to the latest generations.
By Dr. Wm. G. Thomas: Liberty and
Union the welfare of the Republic and
the happiness of the people.
Sent by a Lady : The Orator of the Day
Good actions crown themselves with everlasting
bays,
Who deserves well, needs not another's praise.
By Henry T. Clark: The star-spangled
Banner a legacy bequeathed us by our
revolutionary sires. For its preservation
we pledge 'our lives, our fortune, and our
sacred honor."
By Jno. F. Hughes: The readers of the
Mecklenburg and National Declarations
they performed their parts with distin
guished credit and ability, and won the ad
miration of all present.
By Jno. Norfleet: Universal suffrage
the dearest right we enjoy may it he pre
served inviolable.
Bv R. E Macnair: The Constitution of
the United States the sheet anchor of our
hopes amidst the storms of political faetion.
By W. A. Pope: The indomitable pat
riots of Mecklenburg..
Sent: Our sweethearts those who have
not should grt them, and those who have
should keep them.
By Jno. F. Hughes: The Orator of the
Day his effort was distinguished by sound
constitutional doctrines, by a correct defi
nition of the spirit of faction, and classical
elegance of style.
By F. R. Colten: The daughters of Ca
rolina their hearts are as pure as the
unfallen snow," and as warm as the sun
that melts it.
By Wm. F. Dancy: Woman
Nature in darkness lay and all was night,
God said, "Let woman and all was light.
By Jno. P. Sharpe: Thomas H. Benton
the defender of Democracy and a son of
North Carolina may he long be esteemed
by the people of his native State.
By Henry T.Clark: President Tyler
His administration, according with the
principles of his long public life, will en
sure prosperity to the country and safety
to the constitution.
By Samuel E. Moore: The citizens of
the United States now free and indepen
dent and may they ever remain so.
By John S. Dancy, (sent:) University
of North Carolina first in reputation
among Southern institutions esto per
petua!
By William Dozier: The memory of
Franklin
Let not this world in darkness hide,
But teach each soul a light to shine,
Till all the world a light shall find.
By Joseph II. Bowditch: Our twenty
six Independencies of North Americ.i
may their ratio and its increase to the old
thirteen, forever embrace the virtues
j which animated and gave them existence
as a nation.
By R. Norfleet: Our host, S. Pender
Although on the couch of sickness he lies,
We cordially hope the old sinner
W ill yet live to see, many Fourth of July '
And at each one, prepare us a dinner.
The company separated at an early hour,
the day was very pleasant, and no accident
occurred to mar the festivities.
JjWe have been favored with a
pamphlet copy of the Speech of Mr. Rhett,
of South Carolina, on the subject of taxa
tion, delivered on the General Appropria
tion bill, in the House of Representatives.
We regret our inability to lay this truly
Southern speech entire before our readers,
but we will in our next give some copious
extracts from it, partially exhibiting the
tortuous course the Representative in
Congress from this district is pursuing on
this exciting subject.
We have also received a pamphlet copy
of Mr. Rayner's Speech, on the question
of the reception of Abolition petitions.
Although, professrdly a Whig, Mr. Ray-
ner had the patriotism and moral firmness
on this occasion to disregard party shackles,
when coming in contact with his country's
weal, and the dearest rights and interests
of his constituents. He merits and will
doubtless receive the unfeigned thanks of
the South, for this well-timed and vigorous
effort in their behalf; and all but "hypo
critical wretches," will unhesitatingly
unite with him m avowinz the follnw.
o '
ing sentiments:
4We know no party differences at the
South on this subject. And if any portion
or party in the North attempt to deprive
us of our rights, be they Whigs or be they
Democrats, we shall regard them as our
enemies, and deal with them as such. And
on the other hand, if any portion 0r party
in the North shall, in the discharge of
their constitutional duty, come to our re
lief on this question, we are bound, not on
ly on the principle of gratitude, but of self
preservation, t& consider & friends,
and to unite with them as iuch. And, sir,
I will take this occasion, to tender my sin
cere thanks, in the name of my State and
of my constituents, to those from the non
slaveholding States who voted with us on
this question who took counsel of their
duty rather than of their fears.
"The course Df Northern gentlemen
who have acted with us on this matter,
presents an instance of high mrral sublimi
tv of nnhlp. self.sacrificimr devotion.
Thev had everv thine to lose and nothing
to gain at home, and yet, in discharge of
a constitutional obligation, they have come
to tne reiiei oi me unouenuing ouuw.
Congress. The Senate is principally
engaged in discussing the Fiscal Agent bill
and the House, the Distribution bill.
The bill for the relief of Mrs. Harrison, by
granting her 225,000, and the Appropri
ation bill for the relief of the members, are
the only two bills that have as yet been
passed, although Congress has been in ses
sion upwards of five weeks.
FOR THE TAKBORO' PRFSS.
No. 6.
The Opossom Fighter's though's.
So then, George, having had my bit of a
talk out with the poor folks in my last, I
now shall take a bout with you; and as one
good turn deserves another, as you have
printed for me, I shall feel 1 slight you, if
I don't write this to you. And you mind
your shins, for my razor is whetted against
a National or a United States Bank. It is
now perhaps too late to do good, for the
crisis present; yet it may do good hereaf
ter, to lay down sound principle1 for the
geneiations to come. But 1 don't wiite to
you as to others, because you understand
my manner of writing belter than any
man in the State. Therefore, I shall
change my style into miniature, otherwise
it seems I shall lire myself and you, for the
nights are short. And, George, 1 sdiall cu
ter my razor at the knee pan, stand up
foot to foot, yet 1 don't wisli to tread on
your toes. And -first, I challenge cveiy
man in the United States, as have alrea
dy stated, to show me a clause in the Uni
ted States constitution, where express
power is given to Congress by the people
or the States, jointly or severally, to char
ter a United S ates or National Bank
Vou answer you can. Where is it?
Why, say you, in section viii. 1. Con
gress hall have power, to piy the debts
and provide for the common defence and
general welfare of the United States; but
all duties, imposts and excises shall De uni
form throug.iout the United Mates. Mean
ing uniform among the States composing
the Union. Ihetel sav, George, under
this clause of the constitution, all poison
ous reptiles lie to bite the horse heels of
our republic. For I can't see that there is
any more power given in this clause, by
the people or the States to Congress to
charter a bank, than I can see teeth in a
hen's mouth; yet your specs may be bet
ter than mine. 2nd. Coneress has no
power but what was delegated to her by
the State.'', you are forced to acknowledge.
The rest of (he rights the several Slates
have reserved to themselves, such as wor
shipping Almighty God as they choose.
3rd. Of choosing their own representatives
in a way they please. 4th. Of regulating
their own internal government. 5ih. Of
life, liberty and property, and seeking their
own happiness in their own way. 6th.
That Congress has no power over any State,
but so far as she has acceded to in the Uni
ted States constitution. 7th. That State
r'ghts are invulate, but so far as they have
ceded in the Constitution, &c. &c. &c.
Will you say, George, that the charter
ing a United States or National Bank, will
come under this clause, "general welfare?"
I hope you have more sense, for who that
has lived as long as I, don't know, that
banks have been a curse to all nations, and
to this nation from their first establishment
to this day; to transfer the property of the
many to the few, and make gods of the
rich, and devils and bankiupts of the poor;
and ruin thousands of men by this cursed
tempting wiping papers, both debtors,
securities, wives and children, that might
otherwise have been well off. One ques
tion settles all here: Will a United States
Bank be for the welfare of the Slates and
people, or not? This puts my razor to
the bone. You answer, yes. 1 answer,
no. Now for my razor. First, you will
answer, banks are a great convenience for
merchants, travellers, and exchange, &c. to
prevent the luggage of gold and silver.
Sure enough, but the devil is a convenience
but still a curse, which 1 'could show in
many instances; but two I will name, mere
ly to satisfy your curiosity; the devil was
convenient to betray the Son of God, but
a curse to Judas. The devil was conve
nient to get David to number Israel, yet a
curse to Israel. So are banks a conve
nience to stockjobbers to make money,
and a curse to make the poor the poorer.
A cunning convenience to transfer the
property of the many into the hands of
ihe lew. A convenience for merchants to
fleece the farmers, but a curse to them
and mechanics, in all its ramifications. A
convenience to the rich, but a curse to the
poor, &c. &c. &c. who can't give security.
For a living dog is belter than a dead lion,
for he that is down need fear no fall, but
he that is up by bank credit may.
Sth. 1 ask you, George, what you want
with a United States Bank? You will say,
reasons 1 will give. Then t t
something, that branches 0f . I tet
Bank are called fiscal a....01.1 Vw
vernment. "bailor u
Now, George, for my reasn
State should suffer a bjw'h 0
al Bank to be established within T 4l,i
1st. It must be well known to ev "S
national paper will sink St J7
her par 2nd. Every State w i K b
this, violate her own riht of ln5
her own internal government . 'fi
right loCongreMeverSil
stitution. 3rd. fche being thl 6 Co&
in capital stock, can drink uD J?
asanoxdrinkeih water; an 1 v
forced to puke up your gold andvi "'"
of 3 our vaults into her bo.0m 4!
ry State that does this, will De Et('
abetting Congress to violate th J 5
of the State and United Slat i?U,io'
Hank of America and the 'ru
Hank, have both been tried as fiscal
lor Ihe funds of government and lTB!
th-t during that lime there has been "7
ing but squalls, tempests and i,n r0lh
and of late we have tried the sub ir
as a fiscal agent, why will not hat IT?
government to take care of her own! f
and pay her own debts, can you 8a J P
now we must get back to bank, as Ll
gents, to take care of ,he money of'
eminent in her room. 6th. I kn h
banks are not fit agems for it,;. W Jt
for by ihe use uf ihe money ofT'
they will fleece the P?0pL A
I heaven?, shall the people be lSv
j State banks, and then Congress ioi ;n J
why money is scarce end a bank of 50 mil
lions will make it plenty. Heavens bless
us. Then let me in time speak to lorn to
make me a waggon to carry my p irt in,
for how else am I to wag with it. But ah,
do vou mean 50 millions of cold and sil
ver? Yes. Then you mean 150 millions
of paper? Yes. This is enough to feed my
cows some time, but they are somewhat
like me, they don't like the taste of bank
bills.
9th. Now, George, do you not know,
that there is more gold and silver and bank
notes in the United States, than ever was
since it has been a nation? The rise of 900
banks, with millions of fictitious paper,
and they can t supply the nation with mo
nev, we must add 150 millions more, to
make money plenty by floating capital,
equally as base and deceiiful in transfer
ring the laborer's property from him and
the many into the hands of the few stock
jobbers. And more so, because of that
premium thit will he demanded, between
State and United States pap r. Ueo?ge
you are entirely mistaken, it is the great
plenty of money that makes money scarce
You will say this is a paradox. No, sr, it
is not. It is because the banking system
has the powersand quality to transfer the
money of the many into the hands of the
few, and that few hold on upon it as safe
as a cat on a mouse, and the many m:iy got
it if they can. But you will s;iy, it is to
the interest of the hanks to loan it. True
enough, yet the banks are as jealous of
of each other, as a bull hutlalo is ol a raven,
it si iiic uiiici fiiwuiw uc yi tiw nuu turn congress mm ' -i
tli'it npi7u la until orwl uilimr Prliftlc An them In H
banks care how much paper is out at SlJSO'at ISO per thousand a year? God hi
per glOOO per year, so that they can keepjus, we are advancing fast to empty
the golden egn and ethers nottakeil away, and empty stomachs, and slavery of
Of all the systems of imposition ever prac-: or else i am a fool in politics. For 'h''
tised by man, the banking system is the sys.ein will generate nobles and slave? ' "
meanest, robbery not excepted in my opi- ' spectacles are not good. f
nion; one is by force the other of covet- Now, George, I have neailygotthr l
ousness, chicanery and deceit. my paper, and on reading it ovr-r
lOih. Hut I console myself that August i not come up to what I promised to' w
is not far ofT, George, when racceon skins , to you in miniature, as you will seel be
are not for fur won h more than opossom ! gan. However, you told me once, never
tails, and that hard cider will turn to vine-j cramp my pen; ideas pressed on my mind
gar, and we shall have some new good and J have put them down, good or bad'
horse apple; and log cabins will be razed 1 that is for you to ju.lge. But I will hare
to their foundation, and the temple of your shins before long. In my next I
liberty reared to the clouds on their ruins; shall try to diaw a better plan of a bank
and ins'ead of a peticoal, the waving eagle than my Lord Secretary of the Treasurv
will flutter in the breeze on Ihe top of the ' has done; for he has not got all the gen
steeple thereof, to the joy of the sons of in the world, nor 1 neither; but two heads
liberty. ate better than one, if one is hogs head
11th. I ask you once more, George, and peas. 12th. George, banking is a
what you want with a United States IS'a- system of aristocracy of the third age, it
tional Bank? Why you will say, as a fis- does not belong to this system of our go
cal agent for government. So then, I sup- vernment. 13ih. For it was no part of
pose, Congress has killed the sub tr asury I our colonial, continental, or State policy,
bill and law, as dead as a herring suffocated j but now is the most formidable member
with pickle; which 1 say was the best law .and enemy in our government 14ih.
ever passed in this nation, tor t'.ie security
of its funds. But this is only what I ex
pected the called Congress was for, to
make laws to suit a party and not benefit
Ike nation; and repeal laws of predecessors,
and appoint new officers to sing the tune
Yankee Boodle, great, is Diana of Ephesus.
Whigism of MO is the daughter of liberty,
she fell down from Washington in '76. But
remember, I was born before the Declara-of gold and silver to p-Ilage and oppress
uon 01 inurpennence, ana nave gone along and extiact from the major part ot tne
inrougn tne trying scenes ol American al
fairs, of lory ism. whigism of '76, and feder
alism and republicanism, and whigism and
democratism of J40; and many other devil
isms broached during that time. And a
monjj s!I the isms, bankism is the most a-
bominablein mv eves; beinn a cutininsr'nnp dnllar. n a t r,nLp it three. 16th.
scheme of fraud, practised lay stockjobbers j Ail ificlal bank bills possess the power ol
to get the laborer's hard earnings. Yea, it I enslaving this whole nation, if you think
01 siaverv as 1 ao; mar. is, 01 u'o-a
many labor for the few. And is a fraudu
lent tiaitor and thief and abuse of the hap
piness of man; for labor and property
transferred by these cursed shinpla?'r
from the laborer and rightful owner to tne
hands of others.
Your shins hereafter, George, but in my
next, mv Lord Secretary and I must nave
a bout on the plan and draft of a atw"ai
Bank. Congress must know that banking
is not for the general welfare, hut for t
few. JOSHUA LAWRE.W
Fifteen days later Jrom Europe1
steamship Britannia arrived at Bst"n'
the3d inst. with Liverpool dates to 19
There was a better feeling in the Ln
pool cotton market. In the week en '
ISth inst. 26.100 bales had been
Th re was a decided improvement.
The political intelligence is unimpor -
I'hat Legislature giving power and curren
cy to b..nk bills, have completely the pow
er of dividing property and throwing it in
to the hands of the few, none can doubt
that will think seriously on this subject
And I tell you, George, without a division
of properly a free government cannot last
long. 15ih. George, is it not a shame to
Legislatures, that they should make use
community two thirds of their labor; for
you know that labor has to pay this two
dollars for one. Thus the Legislature!
make a rogue of gold and silver, to steal
two dollars from his unsuspecting neigh
bor, to add ii to a stnek Jobber's wealih of
is worse for the people than John Adams
cursed seditionism; for the whigs of '76
had no United Stales or National bank,
they asked for none, their cannons, rifles,
muskets and swords, and bloody feet, and
blood stained roads, pit ad the cause of
liberty, and not banks. But now whigs
of MO roar out, hank, bank, bank. And
for what? VVhy, you say for a fiscal agent
What do you mean, George, by tho word
fiscal agent? 1 understand the word free
agency, and the word agent; but in both
these 1 understand an active being, whtth
er unrestricted or limited. But how 10
understand the word bank, that has no soul
or feeling, to be an agent or an active a
gent, 1 know not. hut you call it a fiscal
agent. This word fiscal, is the word that
puzzles me. How a bank without fingers
can be an agent, puzzles me worse than,
opossom tails. It is an entire new breed
of dogs to me. Don't be mad, George,
for I have no wish to Iread on your toes,
but to shave your shins to the bone. And,
George, if you will tell me one secret, I
shall know my course and which way to
steer my bark to the best harbor. Ti.i
secret is, George, which has the most fiu
g rs, your bank fiscal agent, or ihe sub
treasury deposit agent? Only tell melius,
if you please, and the hash is settled with
me. For the loss or gin of the funds ol
government, depends on the number ol
fingers that handle it; for too many fingers
spoil the pie.
After, George, writing the above, 1 re
ceived yesterday three numbers ol the Ex
tra Globe, in which 1 have learnt from tin
Kentucky dictator's talk, what a fiscal a
gent means; that it means a National Bank,
established in the city of Washington;
which Congress may t!o over that ten miles
square, bui then a branch in every Stale
by her assent; which shews that the Die
later is of my opinion, that Congtess ha
neither constitution for nor right to estab
lish a branch bank in any State in the Uni
on, but by her consent. And my advice
js to all the Stales, not to suffer it, and for
nd some Turkish troops had been or
hack by the mountaineers. ,
In Crete Ihe insurrection is comp
raising recruits, distributing arms,
furnishing, men through the Arrhipeifc
CANDIDATES.
Flection to be held on Thursday M
of August next.
We are authorised to announce J
NORFLEET, as a candidate for tn
of Clerk of the County Court of thi.
To the rBJ p
The undersigned, now the Uer
Superior Court of said Count).
known through this communi a uo
he is willing to serve them, as w
Court, fA0N r BBADDt
Tarboro', 8th July, 1S41.
DIED
In this county, on
min R lines, Esq