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Tiff- Mlffiiiffill : iBWME ftM . . - : : r: i,--. -, - TOKEKS VMfar a; A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER -Devoted to Politics, the Markets, Foreign and .-.Domestic ' ; Literature, Agriculture, : and General 1 Inn)rniatiqn---.-TWO DOLLARS IX. ADVANCE. r-Tsr.- WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. FAYETTEVILLE, W. C, SATTJItpAT, DECEMBER 23, 1854: VOLUME XV NO. 825. T IZ It M S OP SmsCRIPTION TO the carolim&x. For a Biogle copy, if paid ia advance, per annum, $2 00 " " " at the end of 3 mombs, 2 50 at the end of 6 months, 3 00 " " at the end of the year, 3 50 No subscription will be received f-jr a shorter period than one year unless paid in advance. With the view of extendi n c th" circulation and en hancing tho usefulnoss of the paper, tlie proprietor of fers the following remarkably low CLUB RA TJ2 S, IJ'lUiL'll;L Y .ID irAJCE: 5 copies of Use Carolinian, 1 year, $8 00 10 a n " 15 00 Letters on business mi;t be addressed to the under signed, and mint be jjo.it paid. Ua(?8 of AdvcrtWng: Sixty cents per fsquare of 10 linf for the lirst and Ihiriy c? fits, for "each paiHjncn; iy;rtj. nnlJif ' idv-jrilsem';t is published lor more that two wotuiis, when it will be charged For three months, For six months. For twelve riion(li, 7STif All ad vortineinoutf 1 0 o'clock, a. in., to ensure SI 00 f. 00 .... - 10 00 : must be handed in by Friday their insertion in the nxt d:iv?H miner, and should have the desired number of in- ncrtionsmnrked on them, ortherwise they will be in- aerted till forbid and char. d accordingly. WM. J. VATEP. IXVL Mill ltC.TIEXTS. FAYKTTHVII.i.E POST OFFICE. !,t.Kii;iI Mah., (2 lioj-so coacli.) Due i)ailv at f;s a. ia. t loses tiaiiy at p m. Wausaw ZM.ur. (4 liorsc coach.) I)ue ditilv. except Sunday, at (j o'eUick, a. m. Closes daily, except Saturday, at xei pt Saturday, at . in. Ciikuaw (Sulkev.) T"ne Tuesday, Thursday and S.a urday. at li a. m. Clows Sundav, Tue: (hi y.';;nd riiiirsdav. at I2j p. m. Wit.MiMiT'is' (via ElizalH'tlitown) Sulkev. Due Sunday. Wednesday, and Friday, at 1 a. m. 'loses Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, at 9 p.m. Sai.kji Ma ir., on Plank lload, 2 horse hack. Due Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 3 p.m. Closes, .Monday, Wednesday and J-ridiiy, at p. Mahkjn" C. IT. (via Ijiimhci-.ton) Sulkey. Due Tuesday ami Saturday, at 10 p. in. Clones Wednesday and Saturday, at D p. in. Swii'T I.sb.vxo M".-rr. (via Troy). Due 1 uesuav at 0 p. m. (doses Tuesday at 9 p. m. Mail to .S'rnrcKi.Axn'.s Dktot. Due Tuesday at 2 n. m. Closes Tuesday at Mail to Ei.iahktiitowx (via Tcrebiuth.) J)ue Wednesday at 7 p. m. Closes Monday at !) . m J. E. J5UVAX, P. M. ?I A IS L 12 j:v ceo V A C T O H LAUDER. Nearly opposite to E. W. Auction Store, Fayetteville. v X. C. )ct. I, lRr.:-V. iVJJir FALL Opposite .11; WINTER. GOODS, tho Cape Fear Bank. .TONES & LETT Have now in Store a large and handsome Stock of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Selected during the past month, by one of the firm, in the Xew York Market, comprising a large Stock of Staple and Fancy J) Jl Y ii O O J) S, Roots, Shoes and Umlrdlas, Together with a large assortment of line FAMILY GROCERIES, Confectioneries, &c. all of which they j,r prepared to oiler to their customers, and all those wishiug to purchase; select good, at the lowest market price. Ty Produce taken in exchange for goods. REUBEN JONES. J- W. LETT. Sept. lti, 1S.4. y-pd A. 31. Campbell, AUCTZDSBRK A. CO.tl.TIISSIOTV 5IEKCIIAXT, East side of Gillespie street, Fa YKT f VILI.E, X. C. October 1, 1851. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! The undersigned has now in Store his Fall and Win ter stock of GOODS, consisting of a general a ment of DRY GOODS AA'D GROCERIES, llata. Cans. Bonnets, Boots and Shoe, Sattinets, Cas- s 'meres, Linsevs. Flannels. Muslin-de-Lnins. Alpaccas Shawls, Cravats, &c. Cotlee. Sugar. .Molasses, lobac- co. &e. Ac. Ale of READV-MAD1 a ire n era I and well selected siocK (M.OTHIN'G. consirting of Coats Vests. Pants. Shirts and I nder-shirts. Adamantine, sjierm and pearl Candles; popper, spice salaratus, starch, line chewing tobacco, &c. Produce taken in exchange for Goods at market prices. R. D. DAVIS. Xorth side of Person St.. next door to F. D. Breece X. B. All persons indebted to me by note or ac count are respectfully requested to call and settle im mediately, as longer indulgence will not be given. Oct. 1. 1851 y R. I). I. WAXTEI). A man with a small family to take charge of my Plantation near Fayetteville. on the first of January next. as an Overseer. Evidence of sober and indus trious habits will be required. Dec 2d. tf JNO. WADDILL. Jr. 1) A V I I 51 c I t" V V K E , BRICK MASOX AND PLASTERER, lnyrttc-ville K. C. fersons wanting work done in his line will be promptly attended to by addressing him at theFayette- ville Post t)ftv Favetteville. i-e. Jan'y 28, 1851 ly-pd FKAHCK FERGVSOX, Wholesale dealers in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS. Hats, Cans, Roofs, Smes I vihrellas a nd READY-MADE CLOTHING. Xorth side Hay street, Fayetteville, X. C. 3S&- Strict attention paiu u omeir- B. F. PEARCE, J. B. FERGUSON'. July 15. 1851 TEAS! TEAS!! . TTvon Imperial and Oolong, all of first cpiality. r sale by J- SMITH. for sale by Nov. 9, 19-tf DISSOLUTION. The firm of G. W. I. GOLDSTOX & CO. is this dav dissolved by mutual consent. uayuisuotu j j GOLDSTOX. R. W. GOLDSTOX. , Xot. 17th, 1S54. THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the interest of R. W. Goldston in the late firm of G, W. I. Gold ston & Co., will still continue to carry on the Grocery and Hardware Builneu at the old stand. He invites all his friends to call on him when, they come to market, and he will try to make himself useful. G. W. I. GOLDSTOX. Nov. 17 th, 1S51. 2C-tf STOCK 1654. .STARR & WILLIAMS Have uow in Store a LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOOD S, Hats, Ca,;s, Boots, Shoes, Silk and Straw UouuotE, Umbrellas, and Ileady-iuade Clothing-, Which will be told to WHOLESALE BUYERS, exclusively. The attention of Merchants is particularly invited to this Stock. Orders solicited and satisfaction guar antied. .T. Ii. STARR. , J.. M. WILLIAMS. Aug. Itf, 1S5J. 807-tf 1834. AND WINTER FALL GOODS. Our Fall J and Winter Stock, of HARDWARE, COOTS, SHOES, HATS, CArS, Bonnets, and II EA D Y-MA UK CLO TIIL'G, Is now in Store and ready for inspection, embracing by far the largest and most extensive assortment we have ever ollered to the trade, and is well worthy the examination of every Merchant visiting this place. Particular attention paid to order. HALL & SACKETT. August 19. 1851 PALL, 1831. JTJ-JJr FIRM A A' J) SriuVyr GOODS. PEARCE & FEI1GUSOX Are now receiving their Fall and Winter Stock of D RY GOOD S , Hats, Cap?, Bonnet?, Umbrellas, Parasols, Boots, and Shoes, &c. &c. With an extensive assortment of Ready-made Clothing. All of which they offer to purchasers at low prices aii'l upon accommodating terms. From long experience, and by strict attention to business, they hope lo merit a share of public patronage. 15. F PEARCE. J. 1J. FEROUSOX. 07-tf Fayetteville, Aug, 17 1854. SIIEMWELL Sc McDOXALI), (Successois to P. SiH iiiwell,) Pealeks in' Stai'I.u axu Fancy DRY GOODS, ROOTS AX I) SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Also a general assortment of Straw & SilkBOXXETS. in addition to our stock now on hand, which is very good, we will ia a few days receive a new supply of FKASOJWIULK aOOU.'S, Which w? will sell low for cash or on reasonable time to punctual customers. W. R. SIIEMWELL. A. X. McDOXALD. East side Green Street. Fayetteville, Sept 23, lb54. y J A M E S KYLE r.r receiving his Fall Supply of Roots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Among which are, and English Merinos, very cheap, French Muslin deLains and Aliiaccas. Brocade, plaid and plain Silks. Muslin and Bobiuet, Sleeves and Collars. Merino and other Shawls, long and square, Calico and Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs, Best made Boitiuir Cloths. A large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHIXG, With many other Goods, all of which being purchased by the package at the late reduced prices, will be offered wholesale or retail at very low prices. September 15, 1854. MRS. WALTON Will return from the Xorth the first of October with a very large stock of J1ILLI5EUY PASCY GOODS, And the latest style of DRESS TRIMMINGS and PATTERXS; Cloth and Velvet Mantillas, Talmas, and Cloaks; Collars. Under-Sleeves, and inside Capes. Also a' very handsome assortment of HEAD-DRESSES and CAPS. She returns thanks for former patronage, and hopes her patrons and friends will call before purchasing elsewhere. Fayetteville, Sept. 30, 1854 13-tf Ii" ALL AN13 WIKTEIt OOOIJS. J. 4- T. W AD 7) ILL, HAY STREET. Are now receiving their Fall and Winter GOODS, consisting of a large and well selected stock of GROCERIES Hardware, Cutlery, II ATS and CAPS, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery and Leather, Heavy articles in the Drug line, Ready-made Clothing, Blacksmith & xur- pontine Tools. Agricultural Imple- incuts, j and staple Dry Goods. This Stock we are prepared to job or retail. Fayetteville, Oct. 21, 1851. We ask the Planters and Turpentine men to examine our Kerseys, Negro Blankets, Hats and Shoes. M O X K Y We dislike to allude to unpleasant subjects during these hard times, but if our customers whose notes and accounts have been lying over for one and two years, would call and pay us, we would be thankful. Tf not convenient to call in person, remittances will do. We would aunost consent to pay postage for the sake of the cash. J. & T. WADDILL, Hay street. December 2d. tf DWELLING FOll KEJiT. That convenient Residence belonging to Miss E Ily bart. situated on Mason and Raiford streets, is now offered for Rent. For terms apply to WM. BOW. Nov. 24. 1854. . 21 tf Bl'TTEK) o new snpply. 100 Firkins (Valley Virginia) Butter. 50 " Ashe countv Butter. Nov 21. 21-tf GEO. McNEILL. WILLIAM BOW, Dealer in DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, FAMILY PROVISIONS, Ae. Foot of Haymount, Fayetteville, N. C. O tober 7, 1854 tf SOTICE. All persons indebted to. me, either bv note or ac count, are requested to cat t and settle bv the first of January; otherwise they will tied their accounts in an officer's hands. W. S. FOWLKES. December 2, 185-1 3m btotick. Debts due the estate of Judge Strange (on account of the late sales) v"ill be put in the hands of an officer for collection, unless wttlud by the 1st Jan'y next. Nov 2-1. 21-tf GEO. MeNELLE, Adm'r. FALL NOTICE, It being my desire to remove to the West, I will sell my tract of Land containing Four Hundred Acres, in two divisions, about one mile apart, on the west gide of Hog Swamp, adjoining the lands of Messrs J. W. Powell and Alex. Fuirnore, and from live to six miles from Pope's Landing on Lumber River. The Laud is well timbered and line for cultivation. Some of the land on the Ray will produce fifty hnshels of corn to the acre. Those wishing to purchase will pleaee call oa the subscriber at his residence. " JOHN PREVATT. Dec 9th. 1851 23-3t NOTICE. . The undersigned having obtained Letters of Admin istration on the estate of Miss Flora liolin at December Term, 1S54, of Cumlterlaod Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, hereby notifies all persons having claim agaimt the estate of his intestate, to present tbem daly authenticated within the time presented by lavr, or this twrtice will be pleaded in . bar of their recovery; v 1 1 i i ututi i tii caw j.o t . . JOHN" L. BETHEA. December 9th, 1851 tf LONDON PORTER ! 6 CASKS Bryas' London Porter, quarts, and pints, just received, and for sale bv the cask or dozen, by J. X. SMITH. Dec. C, 1854. 23-4 1 NOTICE. The Subscriber offers for sale hi Plantation on Little Pee Dee, lying in the Countv of Robeson, N. C, and Marion District, S. C, containing l.OOi) Acres; 125 of which are cleared and in a high state of cultiva tion embracing both ligut and stitf soils. These Lands are heavily timbered with Pine and Oak, and admira bly located lor tue Lumber, Timber and Turpentine business. There is upon the premises a comfortable Cottag'- and all necessary out-buildings, also a Saw and Grist Mill, all new and located upon a perma nent stream, and operating upon the latest and most ap proved plans. Persons wishing to buy will please call soon as such a bargain is seldom presented. Apply to the subscriber personally, near Queens dale P. O., Robeson, or to W. McL. McKay, Favette ville. who can give any information pertaining to the Lands. Terms will be unusually favorable. M. McRAE. Dec. 9. 1854, 23-3t VALUABLE AEGUO SAL53. AViil be sold to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 30th of December, at Floral College, the nesrroes be longing to the late Sallte McEachiu. in the following order, viz : PEGGIE and three children, CHAT, JACK, LOTTIE and LTZA. A credit of ne month will lie given to purchasers. HEIRS AT LAW. Dec. y. 1851. 23-Jt axtliexi UTare- I have last) tho now in Store (received LARGEST STOCK of within two weeks EARTIIDN IF, IRE ever offered in this Market eral assortment of comprising a gen- BD UE ami RINK RRINTED, WHERE GRANITE, BLUE EDGED, FAINTED, and . -. i Tt 4 -i r., ci Dinncr, Tea, and Toilet Ware. These Goods were imported to my own order, F.xruESSLY to suit the Fayetteville Wholesale Tkade. I have as usual, a good supply of C II I i A and G L A S S I V A 11 E . Orders will be carefully filled at the lowest W TILLIXGIIAST. Dec. 9, 1851. :3-tf LOOK AT THIS. On Person Stttet, 5 doors east of Cape Fear Bank. IIO US TON $- O VERB Y Respectfully return thanks to the citizens of Fayette ville and surrounding country for the liberal patronage they have received, and hope by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the same. They have on hand the following articles, viz : Saddles of different kinds, Buggy and Carriage Harness of different qualities, Road Wagon Harness, such as breeching, &e. Saddle Bags, riding Bridles of different styles and pri ces, Martingales, Halters and Halter Bridles: a largo assortment of Buggy Whips; also drover's, dray and wagon whips of a good article; wagon Bridles, Collars and Harness of the very best material and workman ship: Carpet Bags, Trunks, Buffalo and Bear Skins for saddle and trunk covers. Horse Blankets, and a good many other articles. They will warrant all work to be of good workman ship and material. Those wishing to purchase articles in our line are requested to call and examine our Stock before pur chasing elsewhere. Fayetteville. Dec. 2, 1S54. Cm P. S. We particularly request all those in debted to us to come forward and settle, as we are in need of money and must have it. HOUSTON & OVERBY. THOS. J. JOHNSON Has just received and is receiving a large and well selected Stock of DRY GOODS, Groceries Hardware al Cutlery, White Lead, Putty, Coopers' Tools, Truss HoorsrH48" 1 ruuks t Carpet Bags. A hue lot ot Dress, t rock and Over Coats, Pants and Vests. Also a heavv Stock of Boots and Shoes, Blankets, Kerseys, Wool Hats, fce. NOTICE. Those indebted to me will please call and let me know when it will be convenient for them to settle. JZT A line Xew Close Carriage, to time purchaser, or casn. 1 gentle Harness Horse, price $175. TIIOS. J. JOHNSON. Dec. 2, 1851. 22-tf 1300 ACRES COAL I. A ISO FOR SALE. The subscribers leing desirous of moving West, now oiler their Land for sale. The Land is situated be tween Egypt and the Gulf, on the south side of Deep River, for two miles up and down the said River. There are 1200 acres of the Land, with some 400 or 500 acres under a good state of cultivation; the bal ance Timber land. The Land lies a quarter of a mile south of the Coal out-crop, (dipping under the said land) the coal has been shown on two sides of the said land not more than J mile from it. Geologists sav it is all underlaid w ith Coal, but the subscribers "not thinking of selling until very recently have never had a scare n maue lor tue Luai. but have no doubt that if a search was ma.e the coal would found. The Land has on it anew and good Grist and Saw Mill, a good Dwelling House, a uumlier one set of Stables, large enough for 21 head of Mules, all under one lock, and other out buildings suitable to a farm. Any person wishing to enter into the Coal speculation would do well to give the subscribers a call as they are determined on going West. Addres3 Oakland P. O Chatham County N. C. , ' F. M. fc J. G. FOOSHEE. Nov. IS, 1851. 20-6t CHOCOLATE t A superior article for tale by J. N. SMITH. Dec. 16. 24-U CAROLINIAN. YE TTJs JTJLLE. 'M C. 1 H. Thomas L ClhisratfiD. ?,,senre tfaat some of ihe whig papers of Nojfth Caroltta are rejoicing that : this influen tuU distinguished gentleman was uotelect ed t& the Senate of the United" States by the present legislature of that State. : They have n. forgiven him," because he refused to join ibft tt in their union with the abolitionists of the Nrthand because he prefers that party which stjgmds by ; ami gaffers for the principles of oar federal -constitution. Hence it is that they ciit oir what they are pleased, to call a re buke' jfiiis oonduct in separating himself from lheir?aiay.- . Let nsdookt-for a "moment, at iJETTfTS organs of thdt party object to the elevation of all those who, for reasons satisfac tory to themselves, leave the vvhigs and join the democrats; and yet the North Carolina whigs have repeatedly elected and re-elected to high station men who have left the democratic ranks. Willie P. Mangom, who was elected a senator in Congress by the democratic party, and afterwards abandoned it, was then sup ported by the whigs, and was subsequently twice re-elected to that branch of . the national legislature. George E. Badger, chairman of the Jackson democratic central committee of North Carolina, was twice elected to the XJ. S. Senate by the whigs, as a sort of reward for leaving the democratic party. The first whig nominee for governor in North Carolina, after that office had been made elective by the peo ple, was E. B. Dudley, who had been a leading Jackson democrat; but he was taken up by the whigs with all the more alacrity on that ac count. J. M. Morehead, their second nominee for the same office, boasted that he had been three times an elector on the Jackson democrat ic ticket: in 1821, 1828, and in 1832. It is a memorable historical fact, also, that in 1832 the whigs were able to poll for their candidate, Mr Clay, only five thousand votes in North Carolina, and that in 183G - they had a very decided majority. This result was produced by their placing in the lead just such gentlemen as we have named, and who, according to their present logic iu regard to Mr Clingman, had shown themselves traitors to their own party.- Washington Union. lcrGE Person. We are pleased to notice the return of Judge Person, who has just com pleted his western circuit. We had seen in the newspapers many notices speaking in the high est terms of the new Judge, and on Saturday, we happened to meet here with a gentleman passing through on his way to Raleigh, who practices law iu that circuit, and was. with Judge Person at nearly all his courts. He fully confirms all that has' been said in his kL cool1 jearn, ever gavj greater satisfaction, few if any as great. The nearly unanimous vote which he received in the Legislature contrasts strangely with the bitter opposition which he met with from the opposite party at home in August last. Wil. Jour. Emigration to Texas. The Nacogdoches ChronK-Ie ot the-Ustn ult. says: "Verily, Texas is filling up, and that by thousands. Our city presents every day a con tinued stream of wagons loaded with women and children and household appurtenances. The emigrants seem well provided with means and slave property, and present all the eviden ces of having been used to the comforts of life." Mr Clingman's Proposition'. A New York correspondent writes: "The resolution offered in Congress by Mr Clingman, proposing that the Uiiited States should offer to mediate in the European war, is received with great favor by intelligent men here. Opinion at least seems to be unauimous that the offer should be made." Riot in Alabama. In Tuskagee, Alabama, Mr Benjamin W. Walker was sent to jail for refusing to obey an order of court directing him topay over $17,000 which he held as trustee" nf an estate. At the next session of the same court some of his friends broke open the tail, took him out and carried turn into court, where he demanded a rehearing. The chancellor refussed it, and after several fights had taken place in court, alker went back to jail. A few days atterwards Col. Reynolds, commander ot a regiment, mustered ms men, and marched to the jail, accompanied by a can non and carrying banners inscribed "Walker" and "Alabama will protect her citizens." They broke open the jail, took Walker out, and bore him off iu triumph on a platform, after he had made a speech declaring his determination to .. .1 -11-1? - J?" 1 4 - 1 oiifnrp to tne win oi nis irteuus. ciergy- manalso made a speech encouraging the riot Walker was then borne to his owu house, where a hundred men remained on cuard with him at the latest accounts. Important from Europe. The Washington Star Dublishes the following extract of a letter from a distinguished Frenchman, dated Pari November 20: "Lord Palmerston and Louis Napoleon have been almost inseparable since the former alight Ail at the Hotel Windsor. Their interviews bfive resulted in a decision to unfurl the stand ard of Polish, Hungarian and Italian nation nlitv. if Prussia and Austria hesitate longer to declare unequivocally against the Czar. The probability is that neither the one nor the nther win consent io ao mis, in wmcn case an Europe will be in arms before Spring." Indignation Meetings. A letter in the Richmond Dispatch, from Lexington, Virginia speaking of the acquittal of Dr. Thompson charged with killing Miss Pharr, says : "A meeting has been held in Covington which passed resolutions forbidding him to re tnrn to that place, and a messenger was dis patched to inform him of It. He is now stay in"" at his father's, within two miles of Fincastle and. notwithstanding his very numerous connee tinns in that neighborhood, the citizens have likewise held an. indignation .meeting prohibit him from euterinsr town. He has been hrnio-iu effigy, together with the jury, in Fincas tie and Buchanan, and was burnt in tl.ii place uritli loud acclamations, and encouraged by the presence and approval of the most respectable citizsns." , EnowX things Revolt In? agate the Decreet f Ifae Craa4 Council. ' At a general meeting of the members of the otderof know-nothings of the city of Brooklyn, held on the evening of the 24th ultimo, for the purpose of considering the late action of the Grand Council of the State of New York, the following preamble and resolutions were unani mously adopted ;-a&d it was . resolved that the same be printed, and a copy thereof forwarded to each council in the State.. We give the cap itals as we fiud them in the New York Tribuuef "Whereas the action of the Grand Council of the State of NewvYork at their late session in October last, in making an independent nomination for Stite omcekr without instruc tions to that effect from the subordinate coun cils of Xhc i States tad. without iriyipr ', thenar an kppbrfmf r tbftlcipate ih the seicctionbt such candidates, and when no necessity existed for such a course, inasmuch as GOOD MEN and TRUE had already been nominated by the great political parties of the State, the nomi nation of some of whom was affected by the di rect action of this order, was a departure from the true interests and objects of this order, an unwarrantable assumption of power, and in di rect violation of resolutions adopted by the same Grand Council in June last: "And whereas the said Grand Council adopted resolutions presented by Chauneey Shaffer, putting an unwarrantable and ex post facto con struction upon the obligations of the members of this order, thereby endeavoring to coerce and compel them, by threats and PENAL TIES, to vote for the candidates so nominated by said Grand Council, in direct violation of the constitution and laws of the land, and sub versive of the genius and spirit of our republi can institutions: "And whereas the said Grand Council, at their recent session, adopted a resolution origi nally suggested by II. A. T. Granbury, requir ing the members of this order, under certain pains and penalties, to CONFESS, under oath, iiow they voted at the recent election, in pal pable violation of the right and privileges se cured to, and so highly prized by, every true American: therefore ''Resolved, That we repudiate and condemn the aforementioned action of the Grand Coun cil as ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-REPUBLICAN, and the most UNWARRANTA BLE, ABOMINABLE, and DANGEROUS ASSUMPTION of DESPOTIC POWER ever attempted in this republic; in its CON FESSIONAL, PENANCE, and threats of EXCOMMUNICATION, only equalled by the holy INQUISITION of SPAIN, and onlv worthy of imitation by the GRAND COUN CIL of CARDINALS at ROME. "Resolved, That any American assenting or yieldiug obedience to such degrading and in quisitorial requisitions inherits not the spirit of his revolutionary sires, and is unworthy the of an ignorant Papist. "Resolved, That we recommend cur brethren to pau-:e and calmly reflect before they aid iu centralizing so dangerous a power in the hands of a body w ho, however pure they may now be, may, at some future time, be composed ot un principled men who, regardless ot the public interests, will wield it for their own personal aggrandizement. C. J. Siiepard, Pres't. W. C. II eaton, Sec'y." We are not surprised at the action of the Grand Council. Our only surprise is, that any considerable number of American boru citizens, iving under just and equal laws, and professing to have a higher and holier regard for the coun try and its free institutions than by any possi bility can be possessed by those who labor under the accidental misfortune of foreign birth or oreign parentage, should surrender their con sciences, preferences, aud actions to ine Keep ing and control of a small body of irresponsible i.i..t i "lit a men in a word, mat nicy snouui uecome me blind, submissive instruments to light the quar rels and promote the official aspirations of men unknown to them, or known only for their fait h- ess aud unprincipled career as politicians. How humiliating to us, as republicans, is the start ing admission iu the above preamble, that the attempt was made, by threats and penalties, to compel native-Americans to vote for the candi dates not nominated by the know-nothing arty at large, but nominated in secret caucus by the Grand Council! Still more humiliatiug is the no less startling admission that the Grand Council passed a ressolution requiring the mem bers of the subordinate lodges lo confess, under oath, under certain pains and penalties, how then voted at the recent election! Washington Union. From China. Frogress of the Revolution. From Hong-Kong the accounts are to the 11th September. Hie province ot Ivwang-lung, in which Canton is situated, is in a most deplora ble condition. The rebels Were in contusion among themselves, and some hope was enter tained that, in consequence of the successes of the Mandarins in nearly all the skirmishes that had taken place about Canton, quiet might ! before long be restored. An appeal to the j foreigners for assistance had been favored by : the high officers of the city. Shanghai remains in the possession of the rebels. It was reported that the Ex Taoutaoe Samqua had committed suicide by swallowing gold, but the story is not substantiated. The pirates in the Chinese waters are in creasing in numbers and daring. Thirty trading junks and boats, many with valuable cargoes, had been taken by them in August and Septem ber. The captain of an English schooner, on the 4th of September, had been killed in the defence of his vessel. Several of his men were wounded. The British ships Rattler and Race hound had gone in pursuit of the pirates, but ac complished nothing. The English officers in com mand are censured by the papers for not acting more effectually against the pirate fl et. Last surviving offcer of the Revolution. Capt. Robert Burnett, who is believed to have been the last survivor of the commissioned offi cers of the regular army of the revolution, died at his house in Orange county, New York, on the 29th ultimo. He was born on the 22d of Febrnary, 1862, and was at his death 92 years eight months and eight days old. Captain Burnett was appointed a lieutenant in the regi ment of artillery in the service of the United States, commauded by Col. John Lamb, on the 29th day of June, 1781 being then ouly 19 years of age aud continued in the service dur ing the war. IIou. Robert Strang. At, the late annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina, the following report was sub mitted and unanimously adopted. The Select Committee to whom was referred so much of the annual communication of tho Most Worshipful Grand Master, hs relates to the death of Past Grand Master, II on.' Robert Strange, have taken the same into considera tion and most respectfully report. "j . In recording upon the journals of the Grand Lodge the decease of this distinguished man and Mason, the officers and brethren assembled, cannot refrain from mingling. with the record, an expression of -their high appreciation of his 1 exalted virtu-.Mye ability and extensive use Ttdness.; T3ndwcd by nature with -superior talents, sound judgment and discriminating mind, he applied all his intellectual and moral resources to the correct performance of tho duties of life and was essentially a brilliant, useful, practical and efficient man in every de partment in which he was placed. Selected by his fellow-citizens, at different times to fill various legislative, civil and mili tary offices in the State, he justified the confi dence reposed in him, by a eoneientiotis and faithful discharge of duty. Blending mild dig nity and courtesy, with firmness and decision, in his official station, he won the admiration, and commanded the respect and confidence of all with whom he had intercourse. As a member of our ancient and honorable fraternity he was peculiarly distinguished a mong the craft. Early initiated into the Order, he occupied various posts of honor, until he at tained the distinguished rank of Crand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Of the noblest impulses and with a sensibility alive to the tendcrcst charities of the Order his influ ence was ever exerted to cement those ties which unite the soul of masonry into the com mon brotherhood and when twice elevated to the rank of Grand Master he fulfilled its obli gations, and discharged its duties with a dig nity impartiality and propriety of conduct, which conciliated the regard, and secured for him the love and esteem of the w hole fraternity. Thus surrounded by friends and admirers, pos sessed of the most commendable qualities of heart and mind, and happy in all the relations of life, he was universally honored and be loved but disease came and Death demanded his victim. No more shall our Masonic tem ples be graced by his presence. No more shall the brotherhood be stimulated to deeds of love and charity by words of encouragement from hi.s lips. No more shall the heart of the dis tressed and needy be gladdened by benefactions bestowed by his hand. Alas ! brethren, how difficult, how almost impossible to realize it ! Every true hearted Mason must feel a fihock it this disruption of wisdom from his death, and while we do honor to his memory, and mourn, his loss, let us re raambcr that we too must die. Therefore, Be it resolved by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, That we deepljr sym pathise with the fraternity throughout tho State in the loss they have sustained by tho death of our brother, Past Grand Master, lion. Robert Strange, and they hereby tender to his family and friends their heartfelt condolence in their severe bereavement. Resolved That while his long, useful and laborious life was devoted, in inanv distinguish ed positions, to the honor and interests of his State, his pubic and private virtues were bright illustrations of the noble objects aud elevated principles of Masonry. Resolved That while we let fall the sympa thetic tear for the loss of so distinguished n citizen, and so good and true a Mason, we bw in humble submission to the will of Him, in whom we repose our hope beyond the grave. Resolved That the Brethren throughout the State be requested to wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days that the Grand Secretary be directed to enter this Preamble and Resolutions on the minutes ot this Grand Lodge, and that a copy be trans mitted to his family, under the seal of tho Grand Lodge of this State. Respectfully submitted WILL. K. BLAKE ) J. P. 1IOWLETT M. II. EURE ) Dec. 8th, 184. Com. How a Siege is Carried on. The first ob ject is to establish a body of men in a protect ed position within a certain distance of tho place to be attacked, or, in technical language, to "open the trenches." The trench, as its name implies, is an excavation forming a kind of sunken road in a direction parallel with that of the enemy's fortifications, and of such dimen sions that troops and guns can move along it at pleasure. The earth taken from this road is thrown up on the side towards the town, ko that a bank or parapet m raised for the further, protection of the troops in the trench. At tho most favorable points of this covered road bat teries are constructed, which open upon tho works of the place, and, when sufficient advan tage has been obtained through their fire, a second trench, parallel to the first, aud connect ed with it by a diagonal cut, is opened at a shorter distance from the town, and armed with fresh batteries, which is to work as before. This process is again and again repeated, and the "approaches," as they are termed, are pushed forward by successive "parallels," until they are carried up to the very walls of the place, which by that time have been "breached'' or battered down by the besiegers' guns. Then comes the period of the "assault." The troops advance in strong columns from their covered road, rush through the breach, and take the town. The best chances for the defence consist in difficulties of the ground, which may either be so rocky as to prevent the execution of the approaches, or, as is often the case in Flanders, so exposed to inundations at the command of the garrison that the trenches may at any time be put under water, and the beaiegere swamped at their posts. If the garrison, too, ia very strong, it may make successful sorties, fill up the trenches opened by the enemy, Bpike their guns, and greatly delay ths approach of the batteries to the walls of the town. In the ab sence, however, of any such impediments to the works, it is perfectly understood at the pre sent day that every nlaoe. however strongly fortified, must ultimately fall. . X x,- JL