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During that campaign the General took grounds, in substance, lor union of mnjoriiies wielded in Congress against the slave-holding Slates for though he deprecated the event, he declared that, in the lot reeort, he would vote fire and suord to reduce SouUt Carolina and his own Skite to subjection. He thus invited the very aggressions on our rights as slave-holders which ipsa abolitionists were making, tor it is well knov.ii that every inch of ground abandoned by Southern men is instantly occupied by these fanatics. The bold ind m.mly stand which was taken and maintain' d on the Southern question by such men as Thomas L. Clingman and Wm. B. StWparJ, was any lhing but nri-r-pin l ie to Alfred Dockery, who was re garded then, as now, as not only disposed to give back in a matter of vital concern lo us all, but as federalist or consolidationist in his constructor) of the Const. 'iimYji and in his views of federal power, lo order that ihe per pie may read for themselves th opinions of Gen. Dockery as ad vanced in 1851, ve quote as follows from com munications giving sketches of his speeches, nd published in this journal, the truth of which was not denied at that time, nor will it be now. One of our Correspondents, in his account ol Geneial Dockery 's speech at Charlotte, said : 'lie, Gen. D. said the States was once sov ereign, but ceued to be such when the confed eracy as formed, and that vlin it was form! the States vcie told they could no longer bti sov- i ereign ? Who tol I them so, Mr. Editor ?" j Again, our Correspondent said : Ho Gen. Doefcery J would vote ships of war ( not only ships hut steamboats ; and not only steam boa's, but eunboats: and would not stip here ' but would give the President the entire militia of the country to subdue South Carolina, if she should ecede." Another of our Correspondents, giving a sketch of Gen. Dockery's perch in Richmond said : He stated that the issue submitted was but one; that it rode over all former party issues ; that the very salvation of the Union depended upon the manner in which it was settled, and that no little rested upon this District ; that, bordering upon South Carolina, it was a margin district, and therefore an important one, and that the people should look well to it. He denied lint the States were "sovereign.'' He stated that they never were "sovereign," not even under the articles of Confederation ; that North Carolina in coming into the " Union" had parted with her sovereignty. He stated that we owed allegiance to the General Government and not to the Slates. He was sorry that a sister State was about to withdraw ; feared she would, hoped she would not; but if elected to Congress, he would, after Irving every other means, vote the President both men and money to whip her back. Yet, says the General, 1 will, in the last resort, send ihe biggest 74 gun ship in the Navy ; and air, I will go further than this, I would vote even to employ the force of the nation against my men State, or any State who should claim to exercise the right of withdrawing from this " glorious Government." When the General came to wind up, although he admitted at the start that it was no parly ques tion, yet he staled expressly that he wanted the present parties kept alive, for the reason (says the General.) if we are quarrelling among our selves we will not bo as likely to abuse the North, nor would she be so likely to abuse the South ; but on the contrary, if we are all united at the South, we will tbuse them too much, and then they will abuse the South, and this will be most likely to destroy this " glorious Government." Yes, gentlemen, it is a "glorious Government." As soon as the General declared that he would vote men and money to " whip" in a sister State, and even his own State," you could see a general feeling of indignation ; for it is a doctrine that finds few supporters in either party." We give the foregoing as a specimen of what Gen. Dockery was in 1851. We have no doubt he is the same Dockery now ; and that, ii the truth could lie known, he is bitterly opposed at heart lo the Nebraska ttiid Kansas bill. These sentiments of his, it must be borne in mind, were uttered at a time when the Southern States had the deep and ardent sympathies of such men as Buchanan, Douglas, Pierce, Cass, Dickinson, and Webster one of them having actually declared that if an attempt should be made to crush them in their struggle for justice and their rights, he would shoulder his musket and ahed his blood in their defence. Behold the contrast! Gen. Dockery is the present Whig candidate for Governor. His views and opinions on this vital question have j st been given ; let us now see what are the views and opinions of Air. Kerr, who was the W hig candidate for Governor in 1852. In his late speech in Congress on the Nebraska question, referring to the remarks of Mr. Stephens, he says : ''lie Mr. Steph-ns his shewn the historical lact, that if any parly if any section in this country, has again and again repudiated the Mis- SkT . a souri compromise, it is the tNuiin wnicti nas uone it. had intended lo present these facts to the . . . . - - committee, but perhaps 1 should not have done it so clearly as the gentleman from Georgia. In deed, 1 should scarcely hope to say any thing so well as he says all things. Be that as it may, however, I will not again travel over the ground he has occupied. He has shown clearly, that the South has never violeted any of its pledges. And he has also shown that we have carried out, in goc In.. ood faith, the Missouri compromise, whenever nestion has presented itself, although opposed to Its iu,ion originally." Again, Mr. iv.,r savs: "Wc want to have, :,VA rights with our Northern brethefn, under the Con.:,,,, jon Df ,,e (Joverti ment w hich our fathers establish , a Southern man, I insist on this equality ol ,;hts. As a Southern man, 1 never will submit to ss iari equahty." But suppose, Mr. Kerr, we cannot obtain equal rights with the free S'ates, and tell them we win not s'ibtnii will not Gen. Dockery if elected Governor, counsel our assailants, the Abolitionists, to whip us into subjection 1 Again, Mr. K rr, alter speaking of his ardent attachment lor the Union, say ; 4 But thus reverencing if, as I do, loving it with fervent and enthusiastic atlW'tio!:, the moment 1 discover that it is to be m de use of by a dominant majority to oppress that section of the country in which mv d.'s'iny, in GodV pr-.vider.ee, has been east, I trample if in the dust I join any man, or Any force, to pull it down, asserting and proclaim ing to the last, "liberty and equality, or death." I have Bo idea of adhering lo the Union merely to be oppressed by the Union." Again, Mr. Kerr says: Mat, after all, what our northern friends tell us is, that our only "ecurily is in their grace and favor. Will ihey insist upon telling Southern men that their lights exist only by the grace, and fuvor of Northern gentlemen ? If that is so, the sooner ice part the better. Grace, sir, is of the utmost importance to mankind the basis of his highest hope, his eternal happiness. But if I, and the people who sent me here, are to retain our Uberty, u must be by the grace of God, and not by ihe grace of man. I will net, for one, consent to have it sa d that our rights are secured, not by the strong power of the Constitution, not by the force of reason, not by the impregnable fortress of truth, but by the grace and favor of the Northern people. No, sir, whether Softs or Hards, whether Whigs or Democrats, or by whatever term you designate parties, when you stand up to the principles upon which our Government is based, I, for one, will recognize you as brothers of the same national family. But whenever you establish that, under the Constitution, the South is not to enjoy an equality of privilege with the North, and w hile you exercise in jour own section of country the attri- butf-s of sovereignty, and deny the same to the South, it is time to part company. If we continue in such a state of contest, it is time that we dis solve, and that you should establish a government f'jr yourselves, and uc one for ourselves." Will not Gen. Dockery, with his notions of the rigl-ls of the South and th powers of the Gen- I eral Government, pronounce the foregoing rank treason ? Mr. Kerr concludes his speech as follows : I thank God that, in his providence, a state of things exists which has b ought all Southern men together a state of things in w hich we know neither Whijjs nr Democrats, in w hich we know neither slavery men nor anti-slavery men, but in which every man is judged simply by his fidelity to the land of his birth. If he is ready lo bear arms for ihe interests of his ountry if he is ready to j risk in the defense of hi" family, and his family tdlars. then he is a true Southerner ; but f he is ready to yield one inch upon this great qufsfion, then ice can no longer acknowledge him us one of us. However sincere he may be, how- ever honest, his opinions are such as will justify and demand of him that he shall affiliate with another class of men. K he would live in our country, and under the bright sun under which we exist, it he would enjoy ihe peace, the quiet, the comfort which arise from that institution w hich is so much d'-nounced by Northern men and foreigners who know nothing of it if he would enjoy the blessings and advantages which it dis penses, both to the white man and to the slave, he must identify himself in feeling and in action with us, and he must come up and present with us an undivided trout to the North and to the whole world when they endeavor to assail this, our cherished institution. Sir, manv years aro, I confess I did not believe thtt ihe time would ever come when we of the South should be so strongly united as we are now. I once felt that, under the influences existing in the country, we should always be separated to a certain extent. I desire to be duly grateful to Heaven th.it I have been disappointed in this an ticipation, and that now, with a large portion of our Northern fellow-citizens upon our side, we sic nd us one man; and thus standing, what have we to fear? I know tee are in a minority. We have no numerical strength, but, thank God! we have spirit, 1 trust, to mairda in our rights. With truth upon our side, and a deep feeling of injuries rankling in our hearts, with a burning devotion to the land which gave us birth, and an undying zeal for the promotion and protection of that insti tution which is endeared to us by the recollections and associations of our infancy, and the enjoy ments of our manhood ; animated by all these considerations, we strike for our rights; and, striking as one man, standing shoulder to shoulder, we can proudly defy a "world in arms." I was born a Southern man ; I have Southern principles and Southern feelings. Whatever others may do, whatever trials may come, in the language of an American statesman, now no more M The des tiny of the South is my destiny, for good or for evil."" We ask the people to read the foregoing care fully, especially those portions of it which we have italicised, and then think of Alfred Dockery. Does not Mr. Kerr most faithfully describe him when he says, "but if he is ready to yield one inch upon this great question, then we can no longer acknowledge him as one of us V And now where and with whom are the Whigs of this State on the slavery question? Are they with Mr. Kerr, their former, or Gen. Dockery, their present candidate ? The Japan Sq.ua drok. Hong Kong, Jan. 11. The American Squadron, under the command of M. C. Perry, have been preparing for several days for a second visit to Japan, and will leave immediately upon the arrival and delivery of the next mail, which is now due. The health of the squadron is good. The following is the disposi tion ol the vessels at the present time : Steamers Susquehanna, Powhatan and Mississippi, also the store ships Southampton and Lexington are in this port, and will leave in a day or two for the Loo Choo Mauds and Japan : the sloops of war Mace donian, Yandalia, and store-ship Supply, are at the Loo Choo8 ; the sloop of war Plymouth has gone to Shanghai, to relieve the sloop Saratoga which is ordered to Loo Choo. Blue Devils. It is a fashionable hnbit, partic- j ularly among people who have no real sorrows, to indulge in what is called "the blues." The complaint, we are inclined to believe, either has ! Is - . - - -1 1 I 1 !J t , ns origin in a uiseaseu nver, or a monuu semi- j ' menlalism. In the first case, we would recom- j menu partial tasting ana a purgative ; in nie second, a chapter of cheerful philosophy. What's the use of sighing like a furnace over imaginary griefs 1 Wh it's the use of repining at fortune ? Be content. Life on earih is fleeting ; it will soon ha over. I he darker the night of human existence, the brighter will be the dawning of the eternal day. Don't sidi for wealth ; don't pine for woman. God's universe is full of riches, full of benutv, All will come out right in the end ; and every soul, sooner or later, will have its share of happiness. Onlv wait and work in hope and patience, and the blue devils will vanish with the phantoms of darkness. Wheat Crops. The Richmond (Va.) En. a n d nnirpr savs that in the vieinitv of that citv in av rastern Virginia, so far ns it is informed, the growing -rops ol wheat present a green, thrif:y, and lively nr-varnnc The x heeling p ipers state lh some ct 'he wheat in the counties along the Ohio has been r t 1 if'V.-Tl OUt, partlCUtnriV on . clayey and wet "i!-. Frrn purtions of Miehi- other h.md, correspondents n( the Ohio Faroftt r, writing from Various pars of that State, suy that 1 111 lit'-. - - - - J w rep ihe prospects lor an averse wneal crop are un favors hi considS ri-.ble portion of the wheat be ing entirely killed. CHARLOTTE : FRIDAY MORSIKG, April 7, 1854. The Editor 'S absent. CT" Extensive arrangements have been made with the hotels, railroads, and boats, for the ac commodation of visitors and guests to the Com mercial Convention which assembles in Charles- ' tont n the 10th instant. The following is a pro- j gramme of amusements published lor the assem- berj concourMf . A ball on the 12th, at which the beauty and wealth of the Southern and Western States will be present. An excursion around the harbor on the 13th, and a pyrotechnic display at night. A public dinner on the 14th or 15th. The Chambers of Commerce of Northern ami Western Cities have appointed delegates. Among the guests expected are Lieutenants Maury and Herndon, and ex-President Fillmore. Release of the BlackWarriob. The Black Warrior has been given up to Captain Bullock upon payment of the fine of Sb000. The Cap tain received her under protest. The vessel has received considerable injury from neglect. It is stated that the collector of customs at Havana re fused to allow any American house there to be come bondsmen for the payment of the $6,000 exacted of this steamer. It is also stated that the Captain General is dissatisfied at the action of the custom house officials, and has promised to dis patch a memorial to the Spanish Queen, asking her to remit the fine altogether. OCT The New York Sun says, it learns from private sources that Secretary Marcv " has in structed Mr. Socle, our Minister at Madrid, to make demand for indemnity and apology in the most, peremptory manner : and should the Span ish Government hesitate, or r ut off its reply, under pretence of wailing for information from Havana, Mr. Soule is to lose no time in communicating the fact to Washington, when our Government will proceed instanter to blockade every Cuban port." (Etr The Washington Correspondent of the Raleigh Standard, under date of the 20ih ultimo, thus speaks of the Hon. B. Chaige's maiden ef fort in the House of Representatives: In the House, the various bills which passed the Senate giving the public lands away for the construction of Railroads and other purposes, have received a severe check by the loss of two of ihe most important." "Hon. Burton Craige on Thursday last, while the House was in Committee of the whole, made a brilliant effort. Mr. Staunton, of Kentucky, WOO had been Mr. Craige s predecessor as Chair man of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, has been much dissatisfied at his not being again honored w ith his place, which 13 one of much responsibility and one which requires not only a man of acumen and ability, bnt of nerve and scrupulous integrity. Mr. Staunton was not considered by his conduct to possess these qualities in a superabundant degree. He had called upon the Committee to inquire into the rea sons why U. S. Engineers were employed in aid ing the construction of the public works, and was indignant that the President authorized such em ployment. The officers of the corps of Engi neers have to be paid by the government whether in actual service or not. That they are highly educated and well skilled no one doubts, and it is true economy, if their services are not needed elsewhere, to detail them lo superintend the con struction of the public works. All this, Mr. Craige showed in an able and eloquent manner, and his speech made a decided impression, for the House was most attentive to his maiden effort." Capt. Gibson. The following is an extract from the Washing ton correspondence of the Charleston Standard : M Information has lately been received from our Minister at the Hague, August Belmont, that the negociaiions with the Dutch Government in regard to the payment of indemnity to Captain Gibson, of the American vessel Flirt, for loss of property and imprisonment at Butavia, in Java, are nearly concluded. It is now probable that the indemnity will be paid, and Mr. Belmont is entitled to great credit for his persevering efforts to obtain this jus tice for an American citizen. I understand that Capt. Gibson is now engaged in preparing a nar rative of his captivity and adventures in the Dutch East Indies, which will doubtless prove a most entertaining and instructive work. It is to be en tilled "The Prisoner of Weltreoreden," and will be published during the latter part of May." The European News. The London Times received the following from its correspondent at Vienna, by telegraph : 'ViEJtA, Wednesday Evening, March 15. The following is from an excellent source, though its correctness cannot be vouched for im plicitly : " The new propositions of Russia are based on the maintenance of existing treaties between Russia and the Porte. If this be admitted, Rus sia will quit the Principalities, provided that the combined fleets quit the Black Sea and the Bos phorus. Negotiations will then he resumed, in which a the propositions of Prince MensclukofT w ill form the base of a new convention with the Porte, in w hich the lour powers are to participate. " It is asserted that Austria and Prussia were willing to agree to these terms, and that Baron Bourqueney, on the part of France, thought them worthy of consideration, but that Lord West moreland insisted on the revision of the existing treaties. " It is also said, that if the Western Powers nj ct these terms, Austria will consider herself Irce from her engagement to thorn. According to udviees from Constantinople, of the 8th instant, the fleets were still at Beicos. Some Egyptian troops were to be sent to Candia. Rescind Pasha had mtide use of menacing language to M. Metaxa, the Greek Minister. 'According In advices from Athen, of the 9tfa instant, the Ttuks had made a secord sortie from the Citadel of Ar'.a, and violated the Greek T.-rritnrv " This is n t probable, but, if true, the ir.sur gcn:s must have bera completely routed. m 9mm m -- Cr Ex-Governor ttorehead Ins purchased the j Salem (X. C.) Cotton Factory for 89,100, and in I ti mi to remove it to Lrakeswtlie, N. C. Congressional. Washington Correspondence to the South-Carolinian. Washington, March 30, 1854. We have had snow for two mornings succes sively. Penn?y Ivanis Avenue is the scene of grouping figures, muffled in furs and overalls, that would pass well for the dreariest winter scene in the most northern clime. Winter incumbrances have to be resumed again. Spring has not yet come, though the trees have buds and the public grounds are green with the soft grass, and deli cate violets lace their borders. Congress, with its responsible duties, meets to do nothino-. Never has a session been so little characterized by practical legislation. There now exists a spirit of opposition that endangers everything that public necessity demands and private justice would sanction. Remonstrances against the Nebraska bill from the Noith flow in like snow flakes. The pulpit teems with denun ciations deep and loud against the iniquitous mea sure, and , the total disregard of plighted faith." Douglas has been hung and quartered as often again as the feline species claim to live, and yet he is in the Senate and thrives under this severe fanatical prejudice. The clangor of arms comes to our ears from the East, and the convulsion of empires may be expected before this universal appeal to errns, which now threatens the world, shall have smooth ed his wrinkled front. Mr. Soule, our Minister to Spain, is expected to return with an unsatisfactory reply to the de mand on the Spanish Government for the seizure of the Black Warrior at Havana. The future looks like war. It is said that the British and French Ministers are unceasing in iheir efforts to interfere in the matter, but our government lends a deaf ear. The Herald says that the British Ministry have se cretly endeavored to get up a public demonstra tion in New York to give them moral aid. The London Times speaks flatteringly of the Ameri can Congress and the executive authority, and denounces that spirit more commonly known as " filibustering," which characterizes a portion of the American public, as unscrupulous cupidity and desultory enterprise. It is expected that the British government will make some proposition in conjunction with France lo this government in reference to privateering. Mr. Shields in the Senate, reported the House joint resolution explanatory of the law regulating the appointment of cadets to West Point. Many districts are now without appointments, and this resolution declared those districts entitled. The appointment of cadets by the President was not acceptable to many ; no doubt owing to the same feelings that exasperate disappointed men in not receiving government patronage. South Carolina received none. Mr. Disney, of Illinois, r ported ngntnst the bill granting lands to the several States for the support of the indigent insane, on constitutional grounds. A minority report was also made, and both or dered to be printed. It was referred to the Com mittee of the Whole on the state of the Union. It appropriates ten millions of acres. The six Steam-frigate bill was discussed in the House. Mr. Benton, of Missouri, opposed it. li w ill probably pass, though the House is acting up on the principle of its usual legislation, that those who support it must have something in return, a quid pro quo. Mr. Barkesdale, of Mississippi, spoke in favor of the Nebraska bill. Mr. Norton, of Illinois, against it. The report of the Committee on Mexican claims was made by Mr. Brodhead, the chairman Mr. Soule having been appointed Minister to a foreign court during the recess of Congress. It embraces the claims of George A. Gardiner, J. H. Mears, and others, the former of which are regarded as without foundation, and that all were liberally allowed. No one is implicated directly in the re port, but that certain persons were employed with no reference to their professional skill. Mr. Olds, Chairman of the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported a bill for the in crease of the compensation of Postmasters as fol lows : On the first $600, 60 per cent. ; on the next $300, 50 per cent. ; on the next $2000, 40 per cent., quarterly allowance; ail over the last sum 15 per cent. Mr. Keitt, of South Carolina, made a very able speech in the House this evening in favor of the Nebraska bill. Mr. Cutting, of New York, challenged Mr. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, on Monday night, at 11 o'clock, as was expected, from the remarks that passed between them in the House on Mon day evening. Considerable anxiety has been ex cited, as the parties were not in their seats to-day. Rumors are afloat that they had a meeting, one was shot, friends called in, among them Colonel Benton; and an abundance of such balderdash, and all the conflicting reports that haunt the im aginations of some and excite the gullibility of others. Up to 3 o'clock this evening, the 30th, the difficulty had not been arranged, though every t ffort was making to do so by their mutual friends. It hangs fire most too long for good steel. T. Since the above was in type, we find the follow ing in a telegraphic despatch to the Petersburg South-Side Democrat of the 1st instant : Washington, March 31, 1854. In the House, Mr. Petit, Mr. Cutting's friend, made a statement that the difficulty had been honorably settled, on most satisfactory terms, and apologized to the House for the disorderly conduct of the two prin cipals. Mr. Breckenridge was in his seat and Mr. Cut ting absent, on account of the sickness of his family. The United States Invited to Join Rus sia. Geo. Sanders, Esq., the rejected U. S. Con sul at London, received lately, it is said, a letter from a distinguished Russian diplomatist, intima ting that England and France will soon become united rivals to the United States, and urging the latter to join Russia against those two powers. The writer makes an adroit appeal to the commer cial jealousies of our country, and hints are held out of the great service which Russia can render the world by re-establishing Polish independence, and by checking the supremacy which England is rapidly acquiring over other nations. He also says : Russia is the best friend America has at this moment, and America can help her in the work of regeneration. America has money, and Rus sia is in want of it ; and no doubt Russia will be glad to contract a debt with America at the rate of six per cent. not by obtaining cash, but for cash worth in ships, and the means of keeping up the war with those who oppose her. America can build her ships to any extent, large and small, and American ships can take out Russian sea men for them, as passengers, and which neither France nor England can prevent. England would break with France to-morrow couitl she go hack to her original position with Russia ; but this she must not be permitted to do, if the world has a right to he Iree ! She fears America but she does not respect her, and I trust the people of ihe United States are not blind to this icl ; and they never had a betti r have it !.- moment to stand her dutv. opportunity than Ihey ench Ee"! -md to under- A vstralta. Australia is a strange country, and a good deal of puzzle to the learned, to the scientific, and to observers who are not. It is remarkable for its physical features, for its zoolo gy, beasts and birds, for its vegetation, for its gold, and for its singular race of indigenes. Of mammalia there are fifty-seven species, and all, except ten of them, mursupialians ; that is, that carry their young in pouches, like the kangaroo and opossum. On this continent the marsupial ians nra few in number, comparatively. Why this difference ? In Australia the blnck swan, once regarded as a myth, is to be found ; and also the very curious animal specimen, the orni thorhynchus, which is neither fish, flesh, nor fowl, exactly ; but, with the bill and webbed feet of a duck, the body of an otter, though smaller, and the habits and appetites of a fish he may be set down as belonging somewhat to the three ele ments of air, earth, and water. He lives mostly in the water; and is classed by Cuvier, and other naturalist, with the mammalia, properly, no doubt. The human indigenoc of Australia are placed by naturalists very low in the scale of creation, both physically and mentally ; and yet they have invented a weapon the boomerang or throwing stick, that is the admiration and wonder of all who see its performances, and it? modus operandi are difficult to be comprehended, even by those skill ed in the science of projectiles. It is nothing but a piece of wood, about two feel long, of a particu lar shape ; and upon the shape depends its move ments, which are almost incredible when wielded by a strong and skillful arm. The thrower can give it just what direction he pleases, can make it return to him, and can even strike an object a man, for instance effectually hidden by a tree. It is difficult to believe this, but there nre so many concurring accounts of the fact, that it is rather more difficult to disbelieve. Globe. M Know Nothing." This is the name of a sect, society or association, which sprung up in New York some time since, and has spread to different cities, increasing in numbers with great rapidity, until its force is beginning to be felt in many places where it has obtained a foothold. Whether the designs of this sect are the improve ment of the social condition of its members, or the acquisition and exercise of political power, is not known, though, from recent developments the latter is more probable. It is thought bv some a o J that this society is noihing more than a second edition of the old " Native American '' Society in a new binding. Whatever it may be, it is certain they have sprung up with unprecedented rapidity and have been more than ordinarily successful in keeping outsiders in the dark with regard to their purposes and designs. Mr. Soule and the Spanish Government. the Madrid correspondent of the London Times lately announced that Mr. Soule, tho United States Minister, was in "high favor " at Madrid, particularly with the Queen, who, it was represent ed, had shown him marked attention. If, howev er, the Paris correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga zette is lo be relied on. the ver v reverse is the lact. He says he learns from "reliable authori ty," that the Spanish Government had demanded, or is about to demand from our Government, the recall of Mr. Soule; and, after stating that the cause of this move is not assigned, adds : ' It is altogether probable, however, that the Spanish government suspects Mr. Soule of having something to do with the l.ite revolutionary move ments at Saragossa, and as acting bs a general propagandist for the republic in party throughout Spain. It is said that the doors of the entire di plomatic corps are closed against him and his fam ily at Madrid, since the duel, and that certain per sons, in order to avoid inviting him, have refused giving receptions that would otherwise have taken place." This letter is dated the 5;hof March. Another letter to New York Commercial, dated Paris, March 15th, says : " Four gentlemen, residing at Madrid, in the capacity of ministers from various powers, near Queen Isabell, are at present in Paris, on leave of absence. They all say that they do not know Mr. Soule, and confirm what has been said of the insolation in which he lives. They state 'hat his challenge to M. Turgot is considered bar barous, and that his rehabilitation is out of the question." a Overtures for a Division of Turkey. In the discussion between the Russians and British papers on the Turkish question, it appears that ihe present Emperor of Russia had frequently en deavored to tempt the cabinets of Europe to join him in a division of the Turkish Empire ; that he made overtures of this kind fo the British govern ment during his visit to England in 1841; and that a secret correspondence has been held ivith the British minister at St. Petersburg on the sub ject during the last year. The fact is stated by the Lontlon News, and seems to be admitted by Lord Aberdeen. Expenses of U. S. Mint. It appears from an official statement of the director of the U. S. mint, at Philadelphia, that for the five years end ing Dec. 1852, that the actual expenses over and above the charges for coining, amounted to $305, 812 90 being an average expense to-the United States, during that period, of $61,162 58 annual ly. During the past year namely, to 31s: De cember, 1653 the coinage, instead of being an expenses, has been a source of profit, the sum of $102,420 69 having been realized therefrom, over and above the expenses. 1 e Wasiiinoton, April 3d. The Gadsden treaty was under consideration to-day in the Senate, and was advocated by Gen. Rusk. It will bo ratified this week. Gen. Gudsdeu has left for Charles ton. 07 A Mr. Millwea, from North Carolina, who was upon business in Hernando, Miss., was killed by a young man named Camp. The murderer, who was under the influence of mesmerism at the time, is committed for trial bail having been refused. The Panama Star confirms the report that the Durien ship canal is a failure, and says that full accounts of the whole affair go to the United Slates by an early steamer, officially, from Capt. Hollins, of ihe Cyane. Specie. We learn from tho Cincinnati papers that 47 tons of silver ($1,50000,) arrived at Louisville from New Orleans recently, in charge of Adams & Co.'s Express Co., consigned to the Philadelphia Mint. Also, $400,000 in gold coin, in charge of the same company, making $1,900, 000 in transitu belonging to the government. Joint Stock Company. The New York Her ald says that a company has been formed in that city, and stock taken to a very large extent, for the purpose of working the copper mines of Cuba as soon ns he is RftnffXed ; an eves: which the stockholders evidently conceive to be not fur off. Seven State Legr? itur tve passed bills to a in in the er c:a:i of phut in honor of the of Inih p ndence. a monument in Pbiladel DiClaradon of the For the Democr,! AN EXTRACT BY REQUEST. To ! Thou hast a t'acc ! Oh, Heaven What beauty beams in each Bright feature there ! Oh, it thrills My soul, to see its ever changing Beauties springing forth, To glad the heart that worships At its shrine ! A shrine, Where purity in native cxcellenco Eschewing all extraneous and artistic Power, si'.s enthroned, the Idol of the decoutest worshipper VERITAS April 5, 10.r4. Exceedingly Interesting to Uostmastes, The House Committee on Post Offices c.n.i n . .. ..in, roj( Roads, have unanimously agreed to report a bill increasing the compensation of the Postmasters m the United States. They are now allowed com missions at the following rate, viz: On the first $100 per quarter, 50 percent.; on the next30Q per quarter, 40 per cent. ; on tho next $2,000 rr quarter, 35 per cent.; all over the last sum, 15 per cent. Under the bill, as agreed upon by the Commits their commissions will be as follows, viz: On 1 first $100 per quarter, 60 per cent. ; on the nrxt $300 per quarter, 50 per cent. ; on the next $2,000 per quarter, 40 per cent. ; on all over the last sum 15 per eent. The bill of the Committee proposes fo allow ihe Postmaster General the discretionary power of in. creasing the compensation at distributing and sep. rating offices. For this proposition, postmasters throughout the United Slates owu much to the labors of Mr Olds of Ohio, the Chairman of the House Post Office Committee. That gentleman has devoted ujuch time to investigations bearing on the question of the adequacy of the compensation now allowed by iaw lo that classof the Government'semplovees Having been able to procure the unanimous'con. sent ol Ihe Committee to the proposition, we like it for granted inat he will aso be able to fortify it with reasons so cogent, as probably to secure the enactment of this biff ere the close of this session. OCT The wife of Santa Anna, dictator of Mex ico, was born in Westerloo. Albany rni,i m Y. Early in life, she became an actr.-ss, nd rirst met Santa Anna at Hhvaoa, while fulfiUmw nn en gagement there, at one of the theatres. Her mai den name was Lapaugh, hut on her going on tho stage she assumed another. OCT" Kossuth has written a letter to the Ucr. mans in the United Slates, in which he censures the Senate for rejecting the nomination of George Sanders as consul to London. Esciimat. J. P. Mitchel, who recently died at Baton Rouge, loaves one hundred and fifty thou, sand dollars without any heir. Alexander Smith, ihe now Scotch poet, is saiJ to be a pattern drawer for muslin work. CONSIGNEES PEIt IUILKOAD, From March 30 to April 5. J. H. McLean, VV. R imsour 61 Co., Lor g fc 0. , J. D. Brown & Lemley, II. C. Hamilton, A. Sheek 61 Bro., Sheek & ii., Murphv &. Black, A. Stevens & Son, W. B. & B. P. With, rs, H. V. Shufonl, James & Vestal, Pbifer & York, K. King & Son, Bust & Rnmsottr, O. Gillespie, T. J. Penn, Long & Johnston, D. B. & J. I Gii ther, D. F raster, A. C. Fulh nwider, J. Willi lord, Judge D. F. Caldwell, A. J. York, M. Naihan, Templeton dl K., M. Turner, E. My ere, K. I'. Hams, Miller, L. & Co., J. P. Henderson, H. B. Groner, R. Morrow, T. H. McRorie, R. F. Simon ton & Co., J. B. Gordon, Chambers &t C, Jos. P, Pritchard, Watt, T. & Co , Se'zer &l M., J. Har per, C. Ilickinson, A. Chisholm, J. C Jenkins. J. Stamey, Caosler, & Co., Murphy, MeRorifl fc Co., Jenkins, R. & Co., D. Jetton At Co., J. W. Williams, J. O. Reid, R. Rnid, Concord Manufac turing Co., Phoenix G. M. Co., J. W. Council, Mowring & Burke, J. P. H ilterbrand,W. Locke, 1. & R. H. Johnsion, W. Murphy & Co., W. A. Journev, W. R. Rankin. I WILL sell at the Cuart Hoaaa in Charlotte, on Tur day of the Superior Court in M.iv, one of the '" desirable Country ltciueiic'S in North tum fina, (and after Ihut I may say the world) known 4 tin Cl.ircmont place, coutiininjr acres, lyin 5 niilet Ivtst ol Charlotte, on the Potter's ltoud, adjoining tin lands of DtfVtd Park and otherr. Persons d in.u u( seeing the land will please call on Thos. F. Altiander at Hirrisburg, or G. A. Houston, Clare mont. A. J. ALEXANDER. April 7, 1H51. 37. tf ILf Charlotte Whig and Columbia Banner copy. MILLINERY AND DUESS MAKIU. rrTl MRS. WHEALAN would respectfully return ftsj her thanks to the Ladies of Charlotte and vicini ty, for the liberal patronage bestowed on her daring the past season, and having engaged an expert"" MILLINER, she is now prepared to carry on the Millinery &, Dress Making Bushiest, in all its various branches. K7"BONNKTS maJ- "d trimmed in the neatest and most fashionable manner. Residence 3 doors South of Sadler's Hotel. April 7, 1851. 37-U Last Notice. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Yount. Blair & Co., either by Notes or Accounts, are re quested to come forward and settle up by the April Court, as loeger indulgence cannot be given. YOUNG, ULA1K 6c CO. April 3, 18-rl. 37-tf Sale of Property. "N Friday, the 14th day of April, I will expose 1 ,1A. J to sale at my residence, 11 miles from Char lotte neai the Statesville Road, the following prop erty, viz: TWO NEGRO MEN and ONE W01A all stout and healthy one boy about 25 years ot the other about 36, a good waggoner ; the woman alx11' 40 years old, a good cook and field hand. Ak HORSES, MULES, and RAIL ROAD CARTS. will commence at 10 o'clock. Terms made known day of sale. ISAAC WILSON- April 1st, 1851. 37-lw NEUFFER, HENDRIX 8c CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, for the sale of Flour, Grain, Bacon & Produce generally Corner East Bay and Union Wharves, CHARLESTON, S. C. (-John Caldwell, F res't. S. C. R. R. I. n-'K" fn rr ' - J Klce L)ii!1". Kg'1., Oiaileaton. Ueferexces. i Rober Bryec, Esq., Columbia. (J. K. Harrison & Co., Chailoiie, IN presenting the above cird we would be doing"1' justice to our feelings not to express our gratilud w our numerous friends in fJtorjrin, Tennessee, North B South Carolina, lor their past unwavering patron!1 since our commencement in this business in I84 We have nursed this business from its infancy, U0'' cd year after year lo dovclope tho resources of the c country. , Wc have battled with the different lines of r"iIro0' and have been instrumental in reducing the freight produce to reasonable rates. e We have friends in Europe and the North, an" prepared to made aci'ancts on shipments markets. 10 - V . ,. ....1,1 ... f,-:.., ,1 . .,.,,1 llio nil i ll'. tiut will be to their interest to consign to us, as "J whole attention lo tWa butifBCSS alone. We will make liberal advances on consignment--i.-r:i.Mr?r? iii.'vniilX &. .MjIjI L Ull. lllil'U"' April 7, 1654 37. Cm.