North Carolina Newspapers

1 ) : ? m THE NORTH CMOLINIAN, FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. ? LATE FROM EUROPE. ' The steamship Niagara has arrived wh Liv erpool dates to the 1th inst. i There had been a tremendous snowstorm m Enaland, France and Belgium, which blocked up the roads, and was followed by dreadful floods. It was feared that a general European war was inevitable. " The winter is very severe in the .North of Europe and the Baltic Sea is packed with ice. It is reported that a second duel between Lord Howdon and Mr Soule has been "postponed in consequence of a death in the family of the former. The Far is -Moniteur contains a letter dated Dec. 30th, addressed to all the French' Lega tions, on the Eastern questiou. It is moderate but firm, and recites the whole dispute. It de clares that the affair of Sinope was a violation of agreement on the part of Russia, and that to prevent further assaults on the integrity of the Ottoman Empire, the allied fleets are ordered to enter the Black Sea. It expresses the hope that llussia will not expose Europe to new con vulsions. It is stated .that France has addressed a strong note to Austria, telling her that further secession from the proceedings of the other pow ers will be regarded as meditated hostility, and that France will extend aid to Hungary, Italy, &c. It is reported that the Czar has ordered his for ces immediately to cross the Danube, which forbids all idea of pacification. The totest news from Constantinople states that neyocia- tions promise nothinjr satisfactory. The Turk ish Council has declared itself permanent. The Cabinet is harmonious, and the Sultan . firm. The Russians crowd aloner the Austrian fron tier, and are also permitted to make purchases within the Austrian territory. Prince Ester hazy has not yet gone to St. Petersburg, owing to some political misunderstanding. Constan tinople was quiet. Trieste is mentioned as the neutral place for the meeting of the proposed Congress. The acceptance by the Porte of the last Vien na note and the armistice is confirmed, on con dition that Turkey is guaranted. Russia con sents to a Congress in a neutral city to revise existing treaties and consider further ameliora tions in t he conditions of Turkish Christians. "When the result transpired a tumult arose in Constantinople and three hundred thousand persons headed by the Ulnieas declared the constitution violated. A riot was feared and marines were landed from the French and En glish ships but were ordered to return by pro clamation of the Sultan. Several persons were arrested and banished. Official information of the action of the Czar was daily expected, but despatches state that he had formerly rejected the Vienna protocol and note on the 5th, consenting, however, to examine the Turkish propositions, without ad mitting the right of the Western powers to in terfere. The allied fleets had not entered the Black Sea on the 25th, on account of a violent tem pest. On meeting Russian ships, the comman der of the tleets was instructed to tell them to return to Scbastopol, there to await orders from their own government. Incase of refusal, force was to be used. Russians say if the fleets enter the Black Sea simultaneously, insurrection will break out in India, Algeria and Greece, and that Greek out breaks will take place throughout Turkey all being ready organized by assent of the Czar. There have been no operations of magnitude between the belligerents, but constant skir mishes. The Russians state that the Turkish The Gadsden Treaty Highly Important. Gen. Gadsden, the American Minister to Mexico, passed through this city yesterday en route for Washington, being the bearer of an important treaty which he has negotiated with the government to which he is accredited The salient points of the treaty are, 1st estab ishmeut of a good boundary line, 2d, the abro gation of that clause of the treaty of Guadalape that, binds the United States Government to the costly and almost impossible obligation to pro tect the Mexican frontier from Indian incursions; 3d, the recognition of the Sloo Grant across the isthmus of Tehuantepec; and 4th, the in demnification of the Garay grantees. The boundary line, which gives the United States a strip of territory sufficient to form a new State, is as follows: Draw a line on the map from a point two miles North of El Paso, in a Southwesterly direction, to the intersecting point of the 111th desree of Longitude and the 31st We Revenue Beaufort, Keith Cats! ' ; - - - . i .-. are indebted to Caihtoit. DavJ "Jackson,wlfiT a copy of a Cutter of the chart known to the technicalities of the hydro graphic and topographic scienAs - as "a preli minary sketch of Beaufort, N q' While mak ing this acknowledgment, it fropos to make a few remarks such as harelreouentlv oc curred to us upon this bcautifurVnd capacious naruonr. Three things are quite essenti ter or a good harbour, so f: l i - i . , '.- ,'- r tuusiueieu a naven tnat a remember; these are sufficient good bottom for anchoring, a ravages 01 men winds'-ai the degree of Latitude; thence a to the char- as it may ne r delights to pth of water, security from storms. All possesses be- l or exaggera- West by North course to a point two miles above the head of the Bay of California; and the new boundary line will be exhibited proximate to the treaty stipulation. It gives to the United States part of the State of Sonora. This country is said to abound in mineral wealth, and its soil rich in agricultural resources. By the provisions of the treaty rescinding the clause of the treaty of Gaudalupe, touching froutier protection from the Indian tribes, it will hereafter be the duty of each government to defend its own frontier, and drive the Indi ans to their strong holds in the interior. In consideration of these grants and cessions, the United States are to pay to Mexico $20, 000,000. Of this sum $3,000,000 are to be passed as soon as treaty is ratified, and $5,000, 000 are to be withheld by the United States until the Garay grantees are indemnified. "Aresouia" will probably be the name given to the new Territory and ' future State ; the name being derived from the rich mineral mines embraced within it. This is one of the most important treaties yet negotiated by the United States. The success of the negotiations is mainly due to honorable frankness characteristic of American diplomacy with which Gen. Gadsden approached the Mex ican Government. This frankness was met in a corresponding spirit of magnanimity, by the distinguished head of the Mexican government, Gen. Santa Anua, in his negotiation with the American Envoy. The two nations have asked of each other but fair equivalents, and that these have been signally rendered on both sides will be exhibited when the whole treaty shall have been given to the public. The Gadsden treaty is the first result in our foreign Missions since the inaugu ration to power of President Pierce. The ad ministration was Gen. Gadsden as friends well knew nounced. To talents of a high order, cultivated and re fined bv education, he adds a keen perception of the springs of human action; and a reputation through life, in his public and private relations unsullied by a spot of reproach. He is a states man of whom the Union and his own South may well leel proud. mobile three ot these requisites Beaufi yondany suspicion of fancy's ske tion's picture. . Practical survev&r under three different chapters in the progrefe of a regular chsi, survey, amply- attest tlr existence. The triangulating, the tonosrarlc and the hy- .1 . .V, : ; ii -r. ,1 .1 uiugiajtuiv Lies-were iUl T SttIUcU, tutu ou.no- hed only upon the best-ofpracticJt andscientinc of? What are Printers made More than once we have had occasion to re gard printers as strange and more than ordinary men. An experience of some fifteen years with the craft, has offered innumerable opportunities to find them out, and study in a measure their 'natural history." Printers are to a greater extent than any other class of professional men, migratory. The printing office, of itself, being a literary institute, few can abide or labor long in it without getting somewhat enlightened upon the historical, scientific and general intel ligence of the day, ana aoout as soon as the apprentice gets into his freedom suit, or his head crammed with knowledge of the craft, his am bition tends to go out into the wide, wide world, and see the wrorks of art and nature he has read, and enabled others to read about. Few seemingly bent on setting down to make a for tune, and the expense of a professional fit out being a mere song, or rather a piece of brass rule, which serves as a sort of cabihsl the brotherhood scattered over creation, a clean dickey, light heart, and equally hefted pocket evidence, that these - three essentials of a good ok, the printer goes on his way of exploration harbour combined in the excellence of that at Beanfort. The chart calls foj 18 feet water almost any where within the. bsff between Fort Macon and Beaufort the villager and , in much of that scope it is deeper, with; stndid mud and sand anehorings. Turning iofcthe right on LTCiLULllUl KJL- fortunate in its selection of Minister to Mexico, as his when his appoinment was an- llegister. is not credited. Accounts from Persia are more satisfactory, but not reconcilable with the statement that a Russian General commands the Persian arniy. M.Y:iKKT:. Ifi Liverpool, Cotton is reported firm, with upward tendency. Flour and Wheat has still further advanced. In London a large business has been done in breadstuffs at advanc ing prices. delivered Supreme Court The following opinions have been in the Supreme Court : By Xash, C.J. In Gwyn v Gwyn, in Equity, from Caswell, directing a reference to the Mas ter. Alo, in McCormiek v Munroe, from Cum berland, directing a rcvire tie novo. Also, in Buie v Shipmau, from Bladen, affirming the judgment. By Pearson, J. In Corbitt v Corbitt, in Equity, from Caswell. Also, in State v Mcln tyre et al., from New Hanover, directing the Superior Court to proceed to judgment against the defendants. Also, in Chancy v Baldwin, from Columbus, affirming the judgment. By Battle, .1. In McRae v Scary, from New Hanover, affirming the judgment. Also, in Ingram v lloyle, from Anson, affirming the judgment. Also, in Yates v Cole, in Equity, from Richmond, dismissing the bill with costs. CASKS A1XIKD. Tarns day, Jan. 19th. The State vs. Harris, from Person, argued by the Attornev General for the State, and Miller for the defendant. by Mil- II. Bryan Brooks vs. King, from Forsythe, argued ler and Morehead for plaintiff, and t lor defendant. Friday, Jan. 20. Nissen vs. Tucker, from rorsythe, submitted by Miller for defendant. from Davidson, argued bv laintiff, and Bryan for 1 -uaviey vs. Jvei -Miller and Limier for ueiendant. I lie Sinto vv fmm .Talmstnn argued by Evans and Miller 'for defendant, and the Attorney General for the State. ' The: State vs. McXair, from Kdii-ecouibe, argiiedJby Attor ney General for the State, and Moore for de fendant. The State vs. Hyman aud Austin, from Edgecombe, argued by same. s Satuiu.ay, Jan. 21. Wright vs. Bowden, in Equity, from Duplin, argued bv C. G Wright for plaintiff. Walling vs. Burroughs, in Eomty from Martin argued by Donnelf for plaintiff, and Biggs for detendant, Tippen vs. Pitt in equity trom Pitt, argued by Biggs for plaintiff, and Moore for defendant. Poole vs Scar borough m equity from Wake, argued byMoore for plaintiff, and Miller for defendant. jsioxoay, Jan. 2o. Arri in equity from Franklin MEcnAXiCAi. Typographer. R. S. Thomas, of Wilmington, N. C, has invented an improved Typographer, or a machine for printing directly upon paper, so that ideas may be put in print without being written, and afterwards com posed as in the ordinary manner. The inven tion consists in having a wheel, the axis of which is placed in permanent bearings, and hav ing type attached to itsperiphry. Underneath . - m. - v -mr v r . i m-r. a. a rm rSX XU " t OtTU I'UC i frame, having the paper which receives the im pression of the types wound around it. The type upon the wheel are inked by proper rol lers, and both the wheel and the cylinder are operated by hand. A patent has been applied lor. bcienlific American. Table moving In Russia. The Abeile of St. Petersburg, Russia, pub lishes an article from a correspondent, from which it appears that table-moving has been long known and used by the priests of the reli gion of Buddaha. When a priest is applied to by an individual who has lost something of value, and who is desirous of knowidg where to look for it, he sits down on the ground before a small square table, places his hands upon it, and commences re peating a passage from some religious book in a low voice. In about half an hour, the priest rises, raises his hand slowly from the table, aud the table follows the haud until he is standing at his full height. The priest then nioveslbaek wards, the table follows or precedes him, some times with such swiftness that he has difficulty in keeping up with it. After a certain time, the table oscillates in the air, and falls to the ground. The seeker is then directed to look for the object lost in the direction which the table has taken. If one could believe the coun try people, the things are always found on the exact spot where it falls. The day I witnessed the experiment, writes the correspondent, the table moved at least eighty feet through the air, and fell in a spot where the stolen property was not discovered; still I must confess, that the same day a Russi an peasant, living in that direction, committed suicide. This act created suspicion. His do micil was searched and the stolen property found there. The experiment had previously failed three different times. This took place at a village called Elane, in the province of Zabai kal, in the Russian dominions. Not daring to trust my eyes, I explained the phenomenon to myself as a mere trick of legerdemain ; I accus ed the priest of raising the table by an invisi ble thread. But, on being allowed to examine it, I found nothing the table was of pine wood, and weighed about two pounds. I am now pur- suaded that this feat is performed m the same way as table-moving in Europe. mgton vs. Yarbrough. aririiHil l uuiuur, n luston defendant. and Miller for Marcus Erwix, Esq This o-o,1ti, . are gratified to learn took occasion in the late Buncombe Democratic meeting to renounce the heresies or federalism and torioi-1- - i.:. under that his the broad 7 flag. stand would be henceforth ovwl no tmtio I til I f . v xvuai ivmo ui me democratic . ' : i " : : ; .; r- s : Asevuie cwres- puuueutiu ui iMgni compliment he mv, Mm There are hundreds of independent otic, men in the Mountain District wi,n -Vi MrErwin, will be found repudiating a-ainTn l rer " ";r,"i Wr , r. r "'es lul men of w , ; , r reauy federal party. .Wre shall be proud to co-operate with them in all movements having for their object the de- itn v. ..wuwu.xu una me promotion of me prosperity unu wenare ot our beloved State llahinh Standard.- High Price A small wharf lot, in Lower Fayetteville, unimproved, belonging to the estate of the late Dovle O'llanlon, was sold at auction last week for $1800. At the time of sale, it was in the condition of "the Little Frenchman's Water Lots," so humorously rela ted by Gen. Morns it was entirely under water. Fayetterille Observer. We were shown yesterday morning a very da mrerons counterfeit of the $20 bills of the Bank of Georgetown, S. Carolina, the sign tures of D. L. McKay the presideut, and J. G. Heiining the Cashier, being imitated so closely as almost to deceive those gentlemen them selves. The genuine bill, however, has a vig nette on the left hand side of a female face, while the counterfeit has an eagle surmounting a shield, holding a scroll in its beak, with the words inscribed therein of "State Sovereignty and National Union!" On the right in the genuine is a scroll containing the denomination of the note in large figures, while in the coun terfeit there is a full length female figure in ar mor. There are also other differences between the two, but we have, we think, mentioned suf ficient to pat the unwary on their gnard.- Cha rlesto-n Courier. your euterance into the harbdr'i panse of water between Shacklird Banks and Beaufort greets and gratifies teye, of the lover of such a scene, to say noJpTe gratifica tion if carries to the hearttjtirid and worn mariner, who pants for reel? hi V ecure haven. Here the water varies in depft from twel ve to twenty feet, with a mean deh for a considera ble distance of eighteen feet' The little town of BeaArt proper, can be approached by vessels , of iifficient depth and capacity for all- practical purposes, but the soundings are considered letter at Shepard's point, the site of the future iCarolina City," and according to the charts exliDH a more accessi ble, substantial depth than Beaufort. Shepard's Point is not wsignated by name on the chart, its location hiving been selected since the last hydropraphicr material was fur nished for it. We are not allowed, however, from the superiority of it ow, Beaufort village proper, to doubt but that ft will be the spot upon which the Carolina cifj will be built. Bird Island shoal and thark Island shoal though prominent features Ipon the chart, do not in reality present obstacles of serious mag nitude. They are well defiled, easily avoided, and there is plenty of rooni for "wide berths" with all desired depth witlput losing any im portant item from the area occupied by them The banks alluded to- Shaelford's and Bogue Island with the Fort Macoapoint, protect ships irom any inroads from old jjeptune in his angry moods. There are also Nortiern breakers, which old coastwise mariners sayj invariably indicate deep water. Beaufort's permanency &fa harbor rests great ly, and demonstrably upon tie fact that no large, swift river empties throughlthe inlet and to the bar depositing its detritus and forming the delta which are so formidable antagonists to com merce at the months or filths of many ports. Ships which in the harbor lat New York city have to wait for tides can, at any time, go in and out at this beautiful harpor. The letter press on the chitrt says : " The harbor is about 8J piles W.N.W. from the South Spit of Cape Lookout, affords shelter from all winds, and is easy of ,ccess. It can be entered with the wind frin any point, except between N. and W.. carrying 17 feet over the hor o t moan- lnw wn i nr 7' ' Mariners understand a bar "ttTbe unexception able, when it carries 17 ieet over the bar at mean low water. The observations upon tides are very flattering to this as a port. Observe that the rise of the highest tides above the plane of reference is 4.30 feet, and one would suppose the fall of the lowest would correspond, but it does not. Careful observations show that the fall of the lowest tide below the plane of reference is only 0.80 feet. True, natural causes, apart from the position of a place, ac count for high tides generally going above that plane' to a greater ngure, than low ones, below lt. But the peculiarly excellent position of lieautort will account much for the great dis parity in the present case v lewed seaward and coastward, Beanfort has no superior as a harbor on the Atlantic coast, except one. Torls?iiouth Globe. JB" We have heretofore declined saying anv thing about the Small-Pox, believing,' that any agitation of the subject was calculated tocreate some feeling of apprehension in the public mind: but so many rumors have got afloat throughout the whole sections ot country around us, that the time has come for us to speak out, that the public may not be deceived. The disease, so far as we can learn, has not spread out of the small neighborhood in Duplin county, at which place it first originated. . No case has occurred in Wayne, and none, as we are informed, within 8 or iu mues, oi ine line; ana wun uie precau tion taken by the neighborhood surrounding the infected region, under the direction of intelli gent and experienced Physicians, it is almost impossible that it can spread out from where it now is. Uoldsborousn Mcpuoiican, Jatvv 2ith. Correspondence of the Petersburg Democrat. Washington, Jan. 4, 1854, An affecting incident occurred to-day at the Navy Department. A young and accomplished lady called on the Secretary relatiye to some suspicions which hung over .the legality of the ceremony of her recent marriage with - a Lieu tenant in the naval service. '" She states that some months since she was conducted to a house in this city, and there married to her supposed husband, by a person, ostensibly an Episcopal clergyman -that rings were exchanged, and for a while they lived together, when he was sud denly called off to the Pacific. Doubts have been raised as to the legality of the marriage, and adventure. Posted up in ''price currents," he cau talk business with the merchant or plan ter ; versed in general statistics of the nation. he can hold his own with your country politi cian, and for whom, if he takes a notion, he can set down in a flourishing settlement, start a paper, replenish his purse and wardrobe, write and set up patriotic leaders and irresistible puffs, which sends his patron to Congress or the Legislature. He has long been accustomed to "tattle," "squibs," "poetic gems," "the ladies department,' &c, and proves qnite at home in conversational circles, where he can illuminate old ladies, the girls and children, equal to a pedagogue, Hood's works, Baron Munchausen or Robison Crusoe. He can talk horse or horned cattle, and all over the helds of agriculture. He has naa many cases in his time to attend to such as law reports, and wonderful cures, and hence, is something versed in law and physic. Having set up and proved astronomical tables, he knows something also about the starry heavens, waters and winds. And, indeed, not to be too prolix, the printer, if a thorough one, is a man of sci ence, as well as art. and bi-cked by his collegi ate education, his views expanded by travel, and himself made practical bv the vicissitude of a miscellaneous and peregrinating life, he is often a living wonder, and most always a whole history of human nature under a hat. In this office, are some twenty printers en gaged ; only look at them ! in ages ranging from twenty to forty: in size and complexion, irom The Escape A THRILLING HISTORICAL NARRATIVE. Early in the Spring of 1780, Mr Alexander McConuell, of Lexington, Ky., went into the woods a foot to hunt deer. He soon killed a large buck, and returned home for a horse in order to bring it. During his absence a party of five Indians in one of their skulking expedi tions, accidentally stumbled on the body of the deer, and perceiving that it had been recently killed, they naturally supposed that the hunter would soon return to secure the flesh. Three of them, therefore, took their stations within ciose nue snoi oi me cieer, while the other two followed the trail of the hunter, and waylaid the pain oy mcii nts was expected to return jMcuonneu xninKing not of danger, rode care lessly along the path, which the scouts were watching, until he had come within view of the deer, when he was fired on by the whole party, uuu mo nrji i"lu. ii uue laDonnsr to extri cate himself from the dying animal, he was seiz ed by his enemies, overpowered and borne off a prisoner. His captors seemed a merry, good natured sort ot tellows and permitted him to follow them unbound and what was rather ex traordinary, allowed him to retain his gun and hunting accouterments. He accompanied them with great apparent cheerfulness through the day, displayed his dexterity by shooting deer for the use of the companv, until they began to regard him with great partiality. Having trav elled with him m this manner for several days they at length reached the bauk of the Ohio River. Heretofore the (Indians had taken the pre caution to bind him at night, although not-very securely, but on that evening he remonstrated with them on the subject and complained so strongly of the pain the cord gave him, that they merely wrapped the buffalo tug about his wrists and having tied it in an easy knot and then attached the extremities of the rope to their Doaies, in oraer to prevent his moving without awaking them, they very composedly went to sleep, leaving the prisoner to follow their example or not as he pleased. McUounell determined to enect his escape that night if possible, as on the following morn ing they would cross the river, which would render it more difficult. He therefore lay quietly until midnight, anxiously ruminating on the best means of effecting his escape. Acci dently casting his eyes in the direction of his feet, they fell upon the glittering blade of a knife, which had escaped from' its sheath, aud was now lying near the feet of one of the Indians. To reach it with his hands, without disturbing the two Indians to whom he was fastened, was Testimonial to the San Francisco Rescuers. The amount collected for the preservers of the crew aud passengers of the San Francisco has reached $17,3ou, wnicn it y ucteimmea to divide as follows: to the Captains oi ine ihree Bells, Kilby, aud Antarctic, f a,ouu each, a Gold'Medal, and Silver Pitcher or Tea Service; to the First Elates oi eacu m iuc vccis, .zou each and Gold Medals; to the Second Mates, 4200 and Gold Medals; to the Petty Officers, &100 and Gold 3ieaais; to me seuuicu, qov ana Silver Medals, xo ine apiam ui tue jjucy - W1 A. 1 1 A Al An.. Thompson, a service oi i late aiueu aw $iuuu, and a Gold Jkleaai, auu vunuus um io nis officers and crew. To Lieut. Murry, and Cap tain Watkins, services of l'late valued at $1000, aud Gold Medals, and various sums to" the En gineers and Mates. A resolution was adopted that the commiiiee ue i-uuuuucu, i icwue contributions for similar objects to be applied by a Benevolent Life Saving Association. Anson, we understand, has determined to erect a new Court House. The building, to be erected on the lot occupied by the law office of Alexander Little, Esq., was let out week before last. iV. C. Argus. THE PUBLIC SHOULD KNOW FACTS. New Yokk, Oct 10, 1852. Mrs Hartley, No. 119 Suf folk street, writes us that phe has been troubled with worms for three years, aud thot she used one phial of Dr. M?Lane's celebrated Vermifuge, which brought away fifty large worms. Her usual good health im mediately returned. Mrs Quigby, JNo. ibZ tissex street, jxew l or, unaer date of Nov 23, 1852, writes us that she had a child which hsd been unwell for better than two moat: She procured a bottle of M'Lane's Vermifuge and ad ministered it. ine cniiti passed a large quantity or worms, and in a lew days was as nearly as ever it nad been. Farents, with such testimony, should not hesi tate when there is any reason to suspect worms, and lose no time in procuring & administering Dr M'Lane's Vermifuge. Purchasers should be careful to ask for and take none but Dr. 1 Lane s Yeriuiiuge. For sale by S. J. Hinsdale, Fayetteville. KOTICE. The undersigned have this day formed a copartner ship under the name and -tyle of COUNCIL, CAIN & CO., For the purpose of transacting a General Mercantile Business. They have a good stock of Goods now ou hand, at the old stand of J. T. Council t Cain, where tney will be glad to see tneir tnends and the public generally. JOHN T. COUNCIL. JUCHARD S. CAIN. ALEXANDER RAY. P. S. All persons owing J. T. Council &, Cain debts of long standing, are requested to call and settle w ith Council, Cain & Co, who are fully authorised to settle the debts of J. T. Council & Cain. the ordinary stout (we never knew a fat pnn- impossible, and it was very hazardous to attempt ter.Vto some that might crawl through a greas- to draw it up wun nis ieet. lhis however he ed flute; some as white as Circassians, and others brown or rosy your "Georgia cracker," or Pennsylvania publican. Some bearded like the Pard. others smooth-faced as the Greek Slave. One has traveled all over the North American continent, hunted bears in Arkansas, and the wild horse in the pampass of South America; another has been out on the broad ocean, and seen ine oeiore me mast;" anouier graduated at West Point, served in the grand campaign all over New Mexico. What a book he can write! Another has kept tavern, sotd oods at auction, travelled over the United States several times, been well off and been Jan'y 16, 1854. 777-4t broken often. Two have been "on the stage," a profession printers are much addicted to ; for about half the actors on the American boards were printers. One, we believe, has preached sermons, and another has lectured to crowded houses. Another has served in Mexico with General Scott. A sixth has been stump-orator, member of the Legislature, "out West," and nave practic ed medicine, kept store, dealt in horses, cotton and negroes. Two have held municipal offices. Four or five have been officers and privates in various military companies. One served with General Houston in ths Texan Revolution and one in the Canadian rebellion. Six or eight have edited and published newspapers in vari ous parts of the United States. One has been first officer of a packet on the "ragin' canawal." One was wounded leg off at the storming of Monterey. Another has clerked on a Miss issippi steamer, was blown up and slightly kill ed. Some are or have been married; some are old bachelors. All have seen more or less of life, and its changeable scenes. They are all live men, good practical printers, speak various languages, and form a newspaper corps hard to surpass or equal. Cincinnati Unionist. Big Trees. Levi Hitchcock, of Springfield, Massachu setts, has received a letter from his brother, Walter Hitchcock, who is m California, giving a description of a visit to the big trees. We make the following extract from the letter: "The 'big trees, (for there are 131 of them over ten feet in diameter, standing on the limits of a few acres,) stand in Mammoth Tree Valley, about 30 miles north of Sonora, in Calaveras county. The mammoth tree which has been felled, was bored down with long augers, and took four men 22 days to get it down, lhe stump stands about six feet above the level of the ground, and its top has been level and smooth, which required 1 6 day's work. I meas ured it from the inside ot the barb across, and it measured 25 feet, and it is perfectly sound clear to the heart. The bark to the height of 52 feet has been taken from the trunk in sec tions, and sent to the fair in New York. If the top half of the tree were taken off, so as to make a level surface, a stage coach with four horses might be driven on it, from the butt to wards the tip, a distance of 166 feet, it being at this length ten feet in diameter. At the length of 280 feet it is four feet in diameter. At this point, it was broken off in falling, and the tip was broken into fragments so fine 1 could not measure theni; but its height had been before it was felled, and set down at 3C0 feet. It is called abroviae, but it is not fully decided to what variety it belongs. It is a little curious that no other trees ot the same kind can be attempted. With much difficulty he grasped the blade between his toes, and after repeated and long continued efforts, succeeded at length in bringing it within reach of his hands. To cut the cord was but the work of a moment, and gradually and silently extricating himself he walked to the fire and sat down. He felt that his work was but half done. That if he should attempt to return home without destroy ing his enemies, he would be pursued and pro bably overtaken when his fate would be certain On the other haud, it seemed almost impossi ble for a single individual to succeed in a con flict with five Indians even thougli unarmed and asleep. He could not hope to deal a blow with a knife so silently, and fatally as to destroy each of his enemies in turn, without awakening the rest. Th;ir slumbers were proverbially light and restless aud if he failed with one, he must inevitably be overpowered by the survivors. The knife was therefore out of the question. Af ter anxious reflection for a few minutes, he formed his plan. ' The guns of the Indians were stacked near the fire. Their knives and tomahawks were sheathed by their sides. The latter he dare not touch for fear of arousing their owners, but the former he carefully removed with the exception of two, and hid them in the woods, where he knew the Indians were still sleeping, perfectly ignorant of the fate preparing for them, and taking one in each hand and resting the muzzles on a long within six Ieet ot nis victims, and having taken deliberate aim at the head of one and the heart of another, he pulled both trig- the same moment. Both shots were fatal. At the report of the guns, the others sprang to their feet glancing wildly about them. McCon nell who had run to the snot where the other rifles were hid, hastily seized one of them and fired at two of his enemies who happened to be standing in a line with each other. The nearest fell dead, being shot through the centre of the body: the second fell also; bellowing loudlv. but soon recovering limped off as fast as possi ble. The fifth, the only one that remained un hurt, darted off like a deer, with a yell that announced equal terror and astonishment. Mc Connell not wishing to fight anv more such bat tles, selected his own rifle from the stock, and made the best of his way to Lexington, where he arrived iu two days. A. short time afterwards. Mrs Dunlao. of Fayette, who had been several months a prison er among the Indians on Mad River, made her escape, and returned to Lexington. She re ported that the survivor returned to his tribe with a lameutable tale. He stated that they had taken a fine young hunter near Lexington, and brought him as far as the Ohio; that while encamped on the bank of the river, a large party of white men had fallen upon them in the night and killed his companions, together with the poor defenceless prisoner who lay bound hand and foot, unable either to escape or resist. Richmond Cof kt. At Richmond County Court, last week; Alexander C. McSinnon, Duncan Mclntyre, and John P. -Little, Esqrs., were elected a Special Court for one year. Be fore the voting commenced, W. F. Leak reques ted it as a favor of the Magistrates, that no votes should be cast for him as he had been of the Special Court for several years, and he wished, at an early day, to resign his justiceship. At the same time, 1 homos T. Covington re signed the office of the Register, and Andrew J. Veal was elected iu his place. N. C. Argus. cuK.nr. 1500 bushels country Corn in store, for sale by W. II. LUTTERLOH. January 21, 1854 tf FRESH GAHDEN SEEDS. SAM'L J." HINSDALE Has received his supply of FRESH and GENUINE GARDEN SEED growth of 1853 : ASPARAGUS, BEANS Early China, Early Valentine, Early Mohawk, Large Lima. BEETS Early Blood Turnip, White Sngar, Early Flat Baseano, Long Blood Red, CORN Sugar or Sweet, CABBAGE Early York. Early Sugar Loaf, Early flat Batter.-ca, Large French Ox-head, Large York. Large English Drnmhend, Fine Drumhead Savoy, CAULIFLOWER Early London, CARROT Long Orange, Early Horn, CELERY White Solid, CUCUMBER Early Russian, Early Onster, London Long Green, EGG PLANT Large Purple, LETTUCE Royal Cabbage, Large Green Ice Head, Ice Cosh, MELON Pine-apple, Nutmeg, Water, ONION Wctbcrsfield Large Red, Yellow Silver Skin, PARSLEY Double Curled, PARSNIP Long Smooth, PEPPER Large Bull Nose, Sweet Mountain, PUMPKIN Connecticut Field, RADISH Early Long Scarlet, Early Scarlet Turnip, White Turnip, Black Fall Spanish, SQUASH Early Y ellow Bush, TOMATO Large Red, Pear Shaped, TURNIP Early Spring, Purple-top Ruta Eaga, Large English Norfolk, For sale by S. J. HINSDALE. January 21, 1854. 777-4t That convenient opposite Mr J. G. thorough repairs. Jan'y 21, 1854 FOR KE.1T, residence, nitnated on Haymonnt, Cook's. It Apply to GEO. 77-tf it now undergoing nODGES. and she entertains a dark suspicion that there found less than seven feet in diameter, and this nas oeen an imposition practised upon her. tree is estimated bv a scientific gentleman Irom , . . i immediately on hearing the ladv's narrative San Francisco to be 3.100 vears old. Secretary Dobbin, with that energy and upright- "There are many others still standing, of the Railroad Improvement. Mr French of Vir- nessoicuaracieriorwnicn neisjustly distinguish- same kind, which are monsters; some even lar- ginia, is now exhibiting in the Rotunda of the ed, peremptorily ordered the Lieutenant to ger than this, but not sound. One, called Un- Capitol, a model, showing an improvement in report, in person, to him, at as early a period as cle Tom's Cabin, has a more commodious room building railroads on high grades and level lines. possiuie; uecianug, wun emphasis, that it it did m it than many miners7 cabins, mere are This plan, he represents, can be adopted at a turn out to be true that he had practised a fraud some large ones blown down, and one I must Jess cost for construction than the old methods upon the poor girl, his name should be stricken not fail to describe. It was evidently decayed and wjth more security to travelers the latter aft once from the roll of the naw. before it fell, and in its fall broke off sixty feet esneciallv a d from the roots. This part is hollow, and 1 can- Bv the amronriation nf ftl n nnn fm b t rw T I . At i I A. I I ---.v-wva vu iu i.nr. a nr.00 xj inr. .aiODEBN J. KUrliET. I llOh ftive Y"U UCUCriUCtt m iia oc mau uy firiSiatUre Ot V livrinm. ha hn f o orl WUK - -i I . . I ' - - - y uu n-ULav U & vUU ITSbU Judge Jaraonas, we are told, performing a telling you that 1 rode my horse through it Irom grade of 200 feet to the mile- the eno-ine made .V if.nmnhnl tntii 4hA 1 xl.C C? A- A 3 I 3 a 3 I ' O sunui .iu.r.. ui .lu.uugn iH oiawj, Buu eiiuw euu. use ot weighed only three tons and a Quarter leciuriug wii tjjuiiua.isui wuu an me iervor oi "ai me enu wuwe it, i wumu uu, sueu is it carried up this incline a train with 100 pas- u nui .. . v.. . -J uvKUit liU LIO 1.1111 1.151 1 tl Y UllU. auu OB M. oa-v v iuu uuict 11.UUJU I1UI SPTIirpr! at. a cnooH sf hfssiw ; I r. in hsinw veur. liumiiu no lioa ii ub oeeu particularly 1 l r L i . n - succe&siui, nia ii oemg cuieny oia out uau way imuugii, me euen was as mucn as eiine either nnri;..- .c,.ori;.,rr- 1 T 1. " , .1 - .1 -, , . 1,, - xl 1 1 1 "I ... I ' " -vv.,iUi -""J-" laaies, wea-mmucu yuuug men, ana oroKen- tnree ieet iuick over my neau,ana more tnan that whole train m-aa nt.rfntv ntlleil hv the en A YWllillona l!nl ' ho -itnt .lr.nn.:. I nwAr-m 1 linioa'i fanf nml liAiin ? 4- n. n . I . - uunu iruuiv-.. uuv unuau. uuuu iuc uuiac o ictu. auu ucic iv Has utteSSarT ir no Tha ml nvk K tori u-nrL-cnn The W l.'l-.nnA---.-. " - 1 A . 1 - -I IS A. A t ' m 1 - juanomei, uau uub oevvu uiscipiesior some years io lean iorwaru. ruc mis is not ine larirest, Lrion . 1- J Al. . . - . I rwn . .1 . . . ... O I Ul 1WV alter he aiscovereu me immutable aocmnes ot l nere is another one oiown down,which measures the Koran. Judge JbiUmonds must content him- 110 feet m circumference, and 410 feet in self with the old ladies aud the superannuated I length. This, too, is hollow, and if the hollow politicians lor some time to come. iV. 1. were enlarged a little, it M ould make a Herald. ' . good rope-walk." grade to the mile. Washinston Sentinel. NEGROES KOIt SALE. A man altunt a0 years rf age. a woman 4R, a hoy 12, a boy 10, a girl 8 years old. For further infoi niation apply to TI1EO. EVANS. Jan'y 7, 1854. 75-tf NOTICE. THE sulscriber offers for sale, his L.ANDS, six miles North of Fayetteville, and about one mile from tlie Fayetteville and Raleigh Flank Road, consisting of about twelve hundred and sixty acres of land, suited to the making of Turpeutiue or Timber. There in also on the premises, a good Saw and Grist Mill, all iu good repair and now in operation ; also, a Dwelling, aud all the necessary outhouses, in good repair. Also, another tract of two hundred and fifty acre?, on the head waters of Carver's Creek, known as the Tarry Place, on which there is a small Farm, a Dwelling HoufcC and other houses. On the first named tract, there is cut about twenty five thousand Turpentine Boxes, from two to four years old. All the above lands will be sold on the most accom modating terms. Persons wishing to purchase, will please call on the subscriber, who will take pleasure ia showing the above lands. Oct. 27, 1853. WM. R. BOLTON. C5-tf REMOVED. The Subscriber has removed to the block of new Brick Buildings on East side of Gillespie Street, a few doors South of the Market, where he will be pleased to see his customers. A. W. STEEL. Dec. 30,-1-853. very It is said that Time cuts down all, both great and small. House rents and negro hire, how ever, are an exception; for they, like Miller ites, are always going up. James C. Smith. Miles Costin. JAMES C. SMITH - CO, Commission Merchants, Have removed their office to the second story of the building formerly occupied by the Telegraph Company, where they are prepared to attend to all business in Uiu Commission line. All business entrusted to them will be punctually attended to. Wilmington, Jan'y 14, 1851. 76-ly At an adjourned meeting of the Commissioners of Fayetteville, held at the Office of the Town on the 13th inst., at 7 o'clock P. M., the following Officers were duly elected : J. W. Baker, Jr., Tax Collector. Joseph Arey, Special Justice. James Hales, Town Constable and Lamp Tender. J. P. Leonard, Clerk of the Market. II. II. Depo, Director of Patrol for Lower Fayetteville. C. D. Nixon, Standard Keeper. W. Prior, Keeper of the Town Clock. H. H. Depo, Keeper of the Powder Magazine. W. AVilliamsom, Street Commissioner, and Superinten dent of Grave Yard. From the Minutes. W. G. MATTHEWS, Clerk. Jan'y 21, 1854. 777-2t