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you may give, ana suimm. juivFuuu - the control of those who happen to be in aiw yiority? If uot beAvare of the encroach tenfcj that already begin to exhibit them- felves in the facts that have been named. Is Presbyterians, cling to the constitution, id require that all, who undertake to guide the judiatones of our church, shall make at their guide, and direct all their mea sures in strict accordance witn its injunc tions. CI VIS. J p. S. In the communication of last week, Yiere is a mistake that should be rectified. X is said, the speaker on the resolutions ftncerninff the court, afiirmed that most of e witnesses perjured themselves. It should iad, that some of the witnesses perjured Vercselves. -CAROLINIAN". fvVr. V FOR THE NORTH- pffokupon this picture, and then on this." Shiksfeake. Editor: On Monday last, I happen- to be at the house of one of your, rea- 1 1 1 1 . rs, ana naa ine opportunity ji pei u- ng the la3t number of your paper. I was it a little surprised to find that it had been ade the vehicle for very gross misrepresen- tion, in relation to "the proceedings ot the ayetteville Presbytery, at its late sessions Beth-Car church, and especially in rela n to the course which I pursued on that cajnon. As l was not in a situation, irom hich I could send a reply to the communi- tion of your correspondent, in time for the Sext number of the North Carolinian; and jb it was important that the public mind liould not long remain under the erroneous lipressions, likely to be produced by the X idue advantage taken of my absence, I re jrned to town this morning, for the purpose f t discharging a duty to those, with whom act, as well as to myself. On inquiry at !ur office, I ascertained that I am indebted the Rev. Simeon Colton for this special tice, and obtained leave to insert in your Vlumns a reply to his charges. Of this pri- ilesre I shall fortnwith avail myself, as efly as the case will admit, both because rdo not wish to trespass too much upon ur liberalitv, and because an appoint- nt, in the discharge of the duty assigned ie by .Presbytery, will require my attend- Ice to-morrow, at a considerable distance . jom town. - l have said, that the article of your cor 3 pondent contains gross misrepresent a 1 in in relation to the proceedings of Presby try, and especially in relation to the course t lirsued by myself,-as a member of that bo- fr. I shall now proceed to specifications, id must take the liberty of following the verend gentleman. 1. He endeavors to produce the impres- n, that Presbytery censured him for mere- translating a Latin phrase. A concise tory of the case will enable your readers ascertain where the truth lies. At the " M Jst fall sessions of Presbytery, a preamble I d resolutions on the state of the church, ? rere introduced and adopted. As it is cus- !j Vnary to take the votes by yeas and nays i such occasions, Mr. C. asked permission I. f word the vote netn. con. - ami" as the 1 ' Tcsbytery understood this as implying that F V would refrain from further opposition on I jis subject, (an opinion, which was very merally expressed in their conversation, I ' t Ving the intervals of business) they grant '.;f leave. To their great surprise, they dis 4, Vered in the abstract of the Minutes, pub L. V1 in the Watchman of the South, No- - 1 Siber 8, 1838, that, as Stated Clerk, your i f " "respondent had given a false colouring to - i J proceedings of Presbytery in this case, if Vaddinsr the words ccThe minority choos- j to Jbe considered as not voting in any knner upon the subject." They supposed, at the exercise of a choice (implied in -J word, which I have marked) was an en- ly different thing from the action, conse nt upon permission granted. In the lat- case, the authority of Presbytery is ad ted; in the former, it is held in defiance. Jien the Minutes of the preceding sessions II is customary) were read at the opening I the late Sessions, I noticed this part of V pi, and wrote on a piece of paper, as I K efstood the clerk to read "the minor- fnot choosing to vote" and when he had jnpleted his task, offered the following mi ste for adoption "Whereas, the words, pe minority not choosing to vote" (see pp. 61.) formed no part of the original utes of Presbytery, therefore, resolved, t this Presbytery consider these words an rpolation. Mr. C. endeavored to per- .de Presbytery, that he only intended , to nslate the Latin phrase, (query: for the inefit of some of their successors, who might be able to read Latin, or who would not YLerstand the phrase?) but his object was V well understood, & they passed a merited lire upon his conduct. Be it understood, X the Stated Clerk did not, while the teas present, otter in his delence, that e words could not be found upon the re- But on the following mornino- he ed that the above minute be stricken out: assigned as a reason, that the said words not on the records! When proof was nded, he stated that he had erased the -x? V 1 - . -i . i , cuuuauie miiiuie, ana mat mese werp the original words upon record! And, k sir: this was subsequent to his resigna- as stated Clerk, and after Presbytery had rmined, that the lemporary Clerk should ply his place, until his successor should be inted!! His motion being lost, he claim he privilege of entering his protest: but arew if, when he jound, that Presbytery a answer tt, by stating, thai he had mutt , as well as interpolated the records. Such e history of this affair, in which he en- ors to make himself appear the victim of ution for what purpose, it is not diffi- to perceive. T.aeo naai In- u i , . 1 ...woo vi oaiu in repaid to me re so ns respecting the notorious verdict, es- tlly as the principles upon which those utions are based have been confirmed by us of no less distinction than the judges the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in .! .1 . . -. . . . K, witn tne exception ot the distinguished !ge Rogers. Similar resolutions have been pted by many other Presbyteries, whose eedings have been already published. So as I was concerned, I took exceptions to judge, jury, land Witnesses, on the. very best authority- both ot persons wno reside in 'nii adelphia, and of those who attended during the trial:, and since I arrived in town, I have ascertained, by reading the: opinion .of Chief Justice Gibson, that I have his Authority for these exceptions. T4iis distinguished indi vidual does not hesitate to expose the partizan like conduct of His Honor, Judge R. in ex cluding evidence, that should have been ad mitted. Indeed, eminent lawyers in different parts of the country have not hesitated to af firm, that his "charge" is unprecedented in the annals , of the judiciary. As to the wit nesses, I could not use stronger language than is found in the conclusion of the opinion of the Court. "It is impossible not lo see", says Chief Justice Gibson, "that the verdict is man ifestly against the current of the evidence!" A mean attempt has been made to render me obnoxious to the mechanics of Fayetteviile, because in speaking of the capacity of the jury to decide upon such a complicated case, I remarked (as I had received it Irom Phila delphia,) that the most intelligentnian on that jury was a comb-maker. Now, I do not be lieve, that any twelve men, who might be se lected by lot from the body of mechanics in this place, would be willing to say that they are capable of deciding upon such a compli cated case: or, that they would consider it as any reflection cast upon their character, if, af ter they had attempted to decide upon it, their decision should be reversed by a superior court. But again, it is well known to some of the mechanics, who are personally acquaint ed with me, that in opposition (at first) to the wishes of my only parent, I sent my younger brother to an in stitution, where he could learn to work. And it is not long since, that I spoke in very high terms of the conduct of a near connexion of mine, who, to gratify the pride of his fami ly, continued to study medicine until he was of age, &then learned he Mill-wright business. So much for this unworthy attempt to injure me in the estimation of so respectable a por tion of the community. There is another item, under this head, which I cannot pass over. The Rev. Simeon Colton has published to your readers, that I asserted in Presbytery, "that most of the witnesses had perjured them selves'" I pronounce this a palpable false hood. And I make my appeal to the Pres bytery. But lest it be supposed that they might sustain me in an error, I can mention, for your satisfaction, that, before I returned home, I consulted two of the elders, who voted in opposition to me; and they stated, (in con firmation of my own impressions on this point) that they distinctly recollect, that I repeated again and again this declaration; "J itonot mean to say thai these individuals perjured themselves." But I did not hesitate to say, (and I repeat it,) that I regard the testimony of some, as equivalent to false-swearing; and I gave this as my reason for such an opinion; that one (or more) of the witnesses was a member of the IVew School Assembly, which sanctioned (he publication in their printed minutes, that the vote on a particular question was unanimous; and yet the same individual went into court and swore, that the vote was not- unanimous!!! I might meulion Other Cir- cumstances of a similar character; but my limits forbid. 3. The pamphlet introduced to Presbytery, and the report upon it, both occupy so much space, that it is impossible to give a satisfac tory account of them in this place; or of the reasons, which urged Presbytery to the adop tion of the latter. But I cannot avoid cor recting another misrepresentation of the rev erend gentleman. He roundly asserts that I "undertook to show, that, as suggested in the report, the individual named was exerting a bad influence in the institution with which he is connected, as well as in the community; and that the public good required, that he should be severely censured tor the course he had taken." If I had said this, it now appears, that I should not have gone very wide of the mark; as he has been haranguing the students of the Academy, as well as others; endeavor- 1D2 to make himself appear a persecuted man; exciting odium against the Presbytery gener ally, and against myselt in particular. But 1 flatly contradict his assertion. In advocating the report upon the pamphlet, I spoke of the slanderous character of the latter; assigned the reasons, why it was attributed to Mr. Coltou; argued the importance of an investigation on the part of Presbytery; and offered in support of this, that if Mr. Colton were admitted to be the author of such a production and no notice were taken of the matter, it would operate in juriously to our Academy, arfd to the interests ot Presbyterian ism. And be it known, it in deed it be unknown, that some of the greatest opposition that I encounter as an agent for the Academy, is in consequence of his con nexiou with it; yet, such is my opposition to this individual, that I have induced the very- persons (above alluded to) to become liberal contributors towards liquidating the debt! But, as it is common for individuals to judge others by themselves, I am not surprised that this poor victim of persecution, should think, that I am endeavoring to put him down. Surely, he cannot feel, that he stands upon a very elevated or a very firm position, if those, whom he stigmatizes as "boys" can overturn him. Yet, after the action of Presbytery on the above report, he made a whining harangue on this subject (of which no one took any no tice) and ended by saying that if he must go aown, ne would go down as armed. And, what think you, sir, would be his armor? I could not think of any thing 1 .11" t i . . & eise, man nis own declaration, made but a short time before, that he would resign (go down?) if Presbytery would make good the damages! . 4. But I must bring this protracted article to a close, by noticing the last subject, in connexion wits which, he lavors me with a special notice. refer to the University of North Carolina. I know. full well, his object in this; but I shall give your readers an opportunity to look behind the scenes and they may say, perhaps, that "those who live in glass houses, should not throw stones." I am not at ail alarmed, at his ltalicismsr his assertion, that I uenouncea tne u niversity ot INorth Carolina." J presume, that I am atlibertv to think, with thia ."m. maculate gentleman, that "mere facts, and facts the most elowinor. an 1 no w . . irequently convey stronger censure, call forth greater mahs-nitv of fppHnrr r.A .- ' r than the harshest expressions, that are ever used."-! it I n l s unpci "l.- ..f : c .? . ... .... i. rj . """"'"-lo-uon, x consider tne re " "laue ln "reytery. They were called forth by the repprt, ud in explanation of it. And it may be of service to state here4 that objections are raised against the University on account of the inefficient discipline, the immoralities practised there, and the want of those religious .privileges, to which Presby terian youth are accustomed. "In regard to the first point, I stated that, from what I had. learned of the history of the institution, from those who had been educated there, I concluded, that it was not under as good government now as formerly; but, at the same time, epoke in respectful terms, of the distinguished individual at the head of it; merely ertatlrig it as my opinion; that' he had failed in' bis experfment of gov erning" boys iti college by a sense of honor; (I was informed by a student of the University that this was his plan;) and that I considered the discipline practised by Dr. Caldwell, as far better adapted to the government of a college. When I spoke of reli gious privileges, it was hot nvy intention to inti mate, that there was no such thing at Chapel Hill: but that pious young men, especially of Presbyte rian families, would enjoy themselves more in a Presbyterian institution; and for thisj I have their testimony, as well as my own experiencei As to the immoralities of the place, I do maintain, that while such a state of things (as has been represented to me) continues, Chapel Hill is not a proper place, at least, for Presbyterian youth. I should te pleased to learn that I had been misinformed. Indeed, before I had advanced very far in the article of your corres pondent, 1 began to suspect, that my principal in formant was a "notorious slanderer": (to use his own w ords) but I had no idea that I should have his own word for it. Be it known to you, then, sir, that I have learned more about the University of North Carolina from the Rev. Simeon Colton, than from any other individual; and that most of "the facts" upon which I 'relied," and which induced me to ad vocate the report so strenuously, I obtained from him. More than this, the name of this innocent being is attached to the very report, which he represents as so odious. More than this, he talked strongly in the committee against the University; and when Mr. M elver, the chairman, spoke in high terms of the Library, Mr. C. corrected him, and expressed himself in the most contemptuous manner respecting it. But more than this, Mr. Colton is supposed to be (and T am almost certain, that he admitted it to me) the author of a series of articles against the University, which appeared in a Raleigh paper some time since, over the signature of "C." and which (I learn from high authority) Gov. Swain thought were aimed at himself. And in addition to all this, he has complained to me, that the press in this State was not open upon this subject that it was under the influence of Episcopalians; and that he wished to procure for this and other purposes, the North Caro lina Journal, when it was offered for sale. Such is the man, who endeavors to excite public odium against me, by saying thatl 'denounced the Univer sity of North Carolina,' &c &c, and such are the means, which he would employ to accomplish his ends. I envy him not the talent of lying, like the tawny Indian, in ambuscade, and endeavoring to take the life of those, whom he cannot conquer on the open field. Some may call it pal icy, but good men will not call it honesty. As for myself, I am a South Carolinian; and despise it. In North Caroli na, it may be considered criminal, that I dare to speak my sentiments openly, but be it as it may, I shall never court concealment for the sake of popular favor: and if this were the price of residence here, I would rather take up my abode in some desert isle, where I should never see die face of man. But I can not believe it. The twin sister of my native State cannot have so entirely lost her birthriirht, as to re pudiate an adopted son, on account of his honest in dependence; and cherish in her bosom, a vengmous reptile, who charms but to strike. I could furnish your readers, Mr. Editor, with further insight into "the hidden thin-rs of dishon esty," which I have seen practised, since my resi dence in this place. But as I have transcended my limits, both as to space and time, I must submit the above to the public, through your columns, at the same time, tendering you my "thanks, for being per mitted to defend myself, from this unwarrantable attempt to injure my character, during my absence from town, on the business of the Presbytery. RespectfuIIv yours, d. McNeill turner. FityetUville, 15, 1939. FOR THE NORTH CAROLINIAN. JMr. Editor: The editor of the OWrver in his paper of this-week, has a long and la bored article, deprecating the election of ministers of the gospel to a seat in our Na tional Legislature, and says, "it is a subject which at present, commends itself strongly to the consideration of the people of this District." Does the editor of the Observer think that his readers are so cursed with short memories that they have forgotten the ardent zeal with which he espoused the cause and advocated tne election ol a cer tain Honorable Divine, to a seat in Congress from this same District? Or does he hold that the doctrine that TVltig preachers alone, are enabled to become practical teachers? Is it criminal in Mr. Morris to Jo what Mr. Culpeper so often did? Or have Mr. Cul peper and the editor of the Observer, the exclusive right of determining when it is right and when it is wrong? If it was af lowable in the case of John Culpeper, nd those who read the Observer at the time when "Mr. C. wa3 before the people, will know that the Observer then thought it was,) what makes it criminal in William A. Mor ris now? Why has the holy horror 'of the editor become so suddenly excited? The answer is at hand: John Culpeper was" and is a federalist William A. Morris a repub lican. To elect a federalist, all means- are considered fair. To defeat a republican, all means will be tried. Hence this attempt to excite a prejudice against Mr. Morris, on account of -his attachment to the ministry, It is to be hoped, Mr. Editor, that the peo ple of this District, will hardly be gulled by such miserable sophistry by such an un warrantable attempt to excite their religious prejudices. The declaration that the Van Buren par ty will support Mr. Morris, with or without religion, is an assertion that does not merit a moment's consideration, and has nothino- to do in the -matter. FAIR PLAY. SADDLES, HARNESS, &c. I HAVE on hand, and will sell at low prices, 3 sett Coach Harness, -4 " Gig do 1 " Buggy . - do 1 double sett Carryall Harness, 1 full do Wagon do. ALSO SADDLES, BRIDLES, &c. all manufac tured in this place, by first rate workmen, and sold on account ot an execution. May 18-12tf. AMOS KIMBALL. Auction tnis Iay, AT 4 O CLOCK, P. M., AT THE AUCTION STORE A few firkins fresh Mountain Butter, Cart and "Wagon Boxes, Tobacco, Snuff, Cheese, - Sythe Blades, Cutting Knives, 1 aim l,eal ttats, &c &c . AMOS KIMBALL, .auctioneer. May 13, 183?., 12-H AYETTEVILLE. S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 18, 1839. Errata. In publishing the proceed ings of the Republican meeting in' this county, an error occurred the word "officers" in (he 4th Resolution, should have been "affairs." TO CORRESPONDENTS. The articles 'signed "Mac," and "A Far mer's Son," are crowded out this week. The poetry by W, A. L., is inadmissible. We cannot publish the poetry headed 'Mid night,' without material corrections by the au thor. The appearance, of our paper this week needs an apology. The two Comrnu'nications on the Presbyterian differences were inserted from necessity, and have excluded much of other matter, that we deemed important. The communication from the Rev. Mr. Tur ner, came to hand after the other article wa3 in type, and we were compelled to give place to Mr. T.'s production, lest we should be sus pected of partiality, by deferring it. There is a new trial granted, however, in the great church case at Pliladelphia; and if, as we are informed, the suit should be prosecut ed no further, we hope there will be an .end of this affair. ' The Editor of the Observer will not dis cuss the merits of small bills. We take it for granted that he "gives it up" for good and all. We should have liked to "splinter a lance" with him on this subject, but to bring a cock into the pit that will not fight, is like a certain operation of another kind, mentioned in Sterne's Tristam Shandy, which cannot be well done "nolens volens." accounts, they were increasing in numbers daily. , - "12ie .Maine Boundary Question. Judging from the tone of the extracts from the English papers, published in the New York papers, we think there is every prospect of a contin uance of the harmonious relations between Great Britain and this country, which have so ong and happily existed. The suit of the negotiation will not be changed. It will con- tiuue at Washington City. We understand from trie last Wilmington Advertiser, that Gen. Hamilton of South Ca rolina, passed through that place on the 8th inst. on his way to the North. It is said he is to re-visit Europe, for the purpose of nego tiating a loan for the Texan Government. Death of Dr. Cooper. The last Columbia Telescope announces thedeath of Dr. Cooper, which occurred on the ICth inst. CONGRESSIONAL. (Jharles Fisher, Esrj. la - announced as candidate for Congress, in the Salisbury dis trict. . Mr. Fisher is we believe in favor of the Independent Treasury. Abram Rencher, Esq. who recently repre sented the Salisbury district in Congress, has declined a re-election. The Federalists of Randolph have held a meeting and expressed a decided preferance for David F. Caldwell, Esq. of Salisbury, as their candidate. Mr. C. is a decided and consistent Federalist. A meeting recently held in Beaufort coun ty, has nominated the Hon. Thos. H. Hall, of Edgecombe county, as the Republican FROM THE FREDERICKSBURG AHENA. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELECTIONS. Perhaps, there was never a more animated contest in Virginia, than the present. The excitement is general .throughout the State, and the vote will, in all probability, be heavier than has ever been given before. Yet it is honorable to the Virginia character, that' there is so little bitterness and personal asperity. Every where we are glad to observe, between the most adverse opponents, a tone of cour tesy maintained, and scrupulous attention to that decorum, which should ever exist among honorable opponents. In this respect, Vir ginia affords a lesson to other States, where political differences are so apt to engender enduring personal hostility, or to terminate in painful consequences. This is as It should be. Nothing is more unjust than the intoler ance which denies all sincerity or patriotism to an opponent, a tone which implies also a degree of self-confidence and complacency which it is foHy to" indulge. We are pleased to see the active spirit which animates the present contest, and the untiring exertions which are employed to awaken the public at" tention. Convinced as we are of the truth of our opinions, and of the importance of their triumph to the character of our institutions, and the well being of the country, we do not permit ourselves to doubt that the result of the present contest will be in favor of the men and the principles we conscientiously support. Still, let us endeavor to maintain the courteous spirit and liberal tone, which are so honorable to the character of our peo ple, so that which ever side prevails, and we hope and trust it will be ours, we shall have nothing to reproach ourselves with, and the conflict pass away, without leaving behind it, that enduring asperity and bitter social ani mosity, which are so destructive of the good feeling and happiness of the community. The above extract is from a Whig paper. We care not from what parly such noble sentiments are avowed, we cheerfully give them a place in our paper, and desire that all editors may do it the like justice. There is no danger of the Republic, when the Old Dominion justifies her editors in such ductions. pro- candidate in that district, in place of Wm. Kennedy, Esq. declined. S. FROM THE RALEIGH STANDARD. It will be gratifying to the numerous friends of the Hon. Dillon Jordan, to learn that the citizens of Florida are highly pleased with his conduct as a citizen, and with his talents and deportment as a Judge. We extract the follow ing from a Report of the Grand Jury, at the Spring Term of the superior Court, held at Marianna on the 3rd Monday in March, 1S39. "The Grand Jury beg leave to make their respectful acknowledgments to His Honor, Judge Jordan, for the able, dignified and im partial manner in wnicn ne nas aiscnargea me duties of the term, and in the name and be half of our constituency, we welcome him to Florida. We also return our thanks to the other officers of the Court for the faithful dis charge of their respective duties. SAMUEL C. BELLAMY, Foreman. Halifax, JVIay 1, 1S39. HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT. The Spring Term of Halifax Superior Court was held here last week, Judge Baily presiding. There was but one case of a crim inal nature. The case was so plainly proven to be justifiable homicide, that Attorney Gen eral Daniel did not request a verdict of con viction. The Jury consequently returned a verdict of not guilty, without retiring from .their seats. We allude to the case of the State, vs. Littlebury O. W llcox, for the mur der of Nathaniel M. Eaton. There not be ing much business in Court, it adjourned on Thursday. Advocate. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wilmington and Raleigh rail road com pany, took place at Waynesborough, on the 6th and 7th inst. All tne olhcers were re elected. It was resolved to borrow $300,000 to complete the work. The annual meetings will hereafter be held in Wilmington, on the first Monday in November. llal. Standard, The Niles Intelligencer of a late date, con tains a letter from Prairie Du Chien of the 2d ultimo, which'states that trouble with the Win- nebaeo Indians was confidently lookdd tor. That about 400 had collected on Rock River, who declare in positive terms, their intention to resist the treaty and not to remove unless compelled. The tetter says that from the last We copy the subjoined article and corres pondence from the Globe, by which it will be seen that the necessity of sending a special minister to England is dispensed with. SPECIAL MISSION TO ENGLAND. The President has determined not to send a special minister to England at present, and we are permitted to publish the following ex tracts from the correspondence between Lord Palmerston and Mr. Stevenson as explanato ry of the views of the two Governments upon the subject. Extract. Mr. Stevenson to Lonl Palmerston. i.a pittcTBton has probably alread v been apprised that, among the proceedings of the Congress of the United States at the close of its late session, provision was made for a special mission to Cireat Britain, in relation to the subject of this controversy, should it, in the opinion ot the President, be deemed advisable to appoint one. In virtue of this provision, the undersigned has now the honor of acquainting his Lordship that the Presi dent of the United States (desirous of con forming to the indicated wishes of Congress) has directed him to announce to her Majesty's Lrovernment his willingness to institute such a mission, and change the place of negotia tion, which had heretofore been agreed on, from Washington to London; provided it should be agreeable to her Majesty's Govern ment to do so, and would, in their opinion, be the means of hastening or facilitating the final adjustment of the controversy. In submitting this proposition of Hie Presi dent, which he has now the honor of doing, the undersigned flatters himself that Lord Palmerston will not fail to appreciate the mo tives which have influenced the President in makins it, and see in it, not only an addition al proof of his desire to terminate amicably this protracted dnd painful controversy, but the earnest solicitude which he feels to place the relations of the two countries beyond the reach of those casualties by which, in the present state of things, they are so liable to be injured. To this proposition, the undersigned has been directed respectfully to urge the early consideration of herTVIajesty's Government. T. he importance and urgency ot bringing to a speedy close the pending negotiation, and the existing embarrassments in which the two countries are now placed, will, the undeisigned persuades himself, sufficiently explain the earnestness with which he has pressed the subject upon the consideration of Lord Palmerston; and, in closing this note, he can but indulge the confident hope that the final determination of her Majesty's Gov ernment will not only correspond with the just expectations which are entertained by his own Government, but that it will be the means of leading to such an adjustment of the whole controversy as may be coinpatible. with the just rights and honor of the two countries, and the peaceful and trienaiy relations, upon the preservation of which so essentially de pend the prosperity and fiapptness of both. (Signed) A. STEVENSON. 23 Portland Place, March 30, 1839. Extract. ' Lord Palmerston to Mr. Stevenson. Her Majesty's Government consider the communication which Mr. Stevenson . has been instructed to make to-the undersigned unon the subject of the proposed mission of a special envoy to England as a fresh proof of the friendly disposition oi me rresiaeni, ana of the frankness which it is hoped" will always characterize the intercourse between the two Governments; and her Majesty's Government hasten to reply to that communication in the same spirit and with the same, frankness. The President is desirous of knowing wheth er such a mission would be -agreeable to her Majesty's Government, and whether it would. m tneir OPUliuHj ukt ureono v "io"- "'t or facilitating the final adjustment of the con TrS& " wouldalwys be agreeable to her Majesty's Government to receive any person enjoying the confidence of the Presi dent, and sent hither to treat of matters aftec-" ting the interests of both countries, the under signed is persuaded that the Government of the United States cannot possibly doubt;; but her Majesty's Government do nbfsee tfiaf fn the present state of the negotiation such d mrssron could be likely to hasten or to facili tate the adjustment of the controversy. " It wasthe wishof theBritishGovernmentin 1831, when the award of the King of Netherlands was given, that any further negotiation which might be necessary, upon this subject, should -be earned on in London.; But' the Govern ment of the United States expressed a strong desire that the seat of .negotiation should b in Washington, and the British Government acquiesced in that arrangement Now the question at present to be consid ered is whether any advantages would arise from transferring the negotiation to London'.' Undoubtedly if the state of the negotiation were such that the ftvo Governments were at liberty to arrive at a final' and immediate set tlement of the controversy, by a conventional division of the territory in dispute, her Majes ty's' Government would be of opinion that ad vantage might arfse from the mission propos ed to be sent to this country by the Govern ment of the United States. But Maine hav ing refused to agree to tc conventional line, and another reference to arbitration being in the present state of the matter out of the ques tion; the only course left open for the two Governments, with a view to arrive at a solu tion of the controversy, is to cause a, fresh survey of the territory to be made, for the pur pose of endeavoring to trace upon the ground itself, the line of the treaty of 1783; and the undersigned is sending to Mr. Fox, for the consideration of the President, a draft of a convention for the purpose of regulating tile proceedings ot the commissioners to be ap pointed by the two Governments for this end; and her Majesty's Government hope that the report of these commissioners will either set tle the question at issue, or furnish to the two Governments such information as may lead directly to a settlement But this being the! present state of the matter, it appears to hef Majesty's Government that a special envoy now sent from Ameriba, would not, upon his arrival in this country, find any thing to dis cuss or to settle in connexion with this ques tion, the discussion or settlement of which could be of importance commensurate with the expectations which sich a mission would naturally excite on both sides of the Atlantic; and that if, in consequence thereof, the envoy so sent were to return lo the United' States, before the two Governments had finally settled the whole question, a disappointment might thereby be created which, however unfounded it would be, might, nevertheless produce bad effects in both countries. Her Majesty's Government having thus stated, without reserve, their impression upon this matter, leave the decision of it to the President; and the undersigned has only fur ther to assure Mr. Stevenson that her Majes ty's Government are very sensible to the spi rit of friendly confidence," which has dictated Mr. Stevenson's communication. (Signed,) PALMERSTON." Fnreign Office, April 3, 18391 rrv Extravagance. The whig party are 1 T A 1 - vl . . : . - uiauiiig a great auo, against me Administra tion of the General Government, fof the' in crease oif expenditures within a few years past. In our State, how stands the last year of the administration of Governor Ray, the civil expenses forthe same objects amountto ninety eight thousand dollars: making an increase of more than one-half under the present Whig administration. This is Whiggery in practice; while at the same time the Whigs are' advo cating economy in the theory. The people aro already experiencing some bitter fruits' of Whig doctrines, and will' at the proper time, shake off these high tax fleece gatherers, who are like the leech, sucking the life's" blood from the very vitals of the State. Indiana Gazelle. The Connecticut Legislature are in session W. W. Boardman, Esq. (whig) has been elected Speaker of the House 'of Representa tives. The Governor's message is satisfac tory. The State Prison proves a source of profit. The School Fund amounts to no less than two millions and its income over $100,000. Shocking Murder. we learn that a Mr. Thomas Bradley, of Anson connty, N. C. was murdered whilst peaceably at work in a corn field, on the 6th instant. We forbear to state the circumstances, as they were related to us, from the danger of improperly influencing the judicial investigation which we suppose willy of course take place. We have not learnt whether or not the alleged murderer has been apprehended. The increased frequency of the crime of murder in this part of the country is hardly to be wondered at, when the facility widr which murderers are allowed to escape -proper punishment is considered. Chtraw Gazette . THE MARKETS- . F AYETTEVILLE. " Brandy, peach, 1 00; ap. 75a80c; Bacon, 9 a 11; ' Beeswax, 25; Couee, 12 a 13c; Cotfon, 13 a 14jc; Cotton yarn, 24 a 32c; Corn, 1 00; Candles, P. P. 18 a 20; Flaxseed, 100 a 1 25; Flour, 5 00 a 6 00; Feathers. 45c: Iron. bar. 51 a 6 Molasses, 35 a 40; Nails, cut, 7 a 8c; Sugar, brown, & a 12; Lump 16; L,oaf13a20-, Salt, 75 a 90; saca" su ax jj o .bacco, leaf, 8 10; Cotton Baggm. 16 a SO, Bala Rope, 8 a 12; Wheat, 1 25 a I 35; Whiskey, 60; Wool, 25 a 30. WILMINGTON. Turpentine, per bbl. soft, 2 40; hard, 1 SO; Tar 1 40; Pitch, 2 25V Rosin, 1 50; Spirits Tur pentine, per gal. 35; R. Lumber, wide Boards; M. 7 a 8 75; Floring boards,- u. 11; Seanllmg, 5 00; Timber, 4 50 a 7 00; Staves, W.O.Hhtf. 12 50 a 16; drawn, 28 a 30 00; R. O. Hhd. roagh 10 a 11 00; dressed, 11 a 16 00; Shingles, per M. 1 75 a 4 00; Cotton, lb. 13 a 14; Rice, per cwf., 4 50; Tobacco,leaf, none; Corn, per bushel, 85 a 90; Beeswax, 23 a 25; Bacon, 1 1 a 12; Lard, 11; Salt,T. I. 33 a 3S;Li.ack, 1 r Apple Bran dy, noner N. E. Ruv 40 a 43 Whiskey, 48 a 50; Sugar, brown, 7 a 8; Cottxi 4 10 13; Mo lasses ;3V .a;; 33, .-s , ;". -v." ".'-v.-'--- -49
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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