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7 .'.fjftl i.li.iPfitl' -frr!6 A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER - Devoted ' to Politics, j the Markets, Foreign and Dainestic ; News,! Literatnre, Agriculture, and General ; InformationTWO,: DOLLARS IN ADVANCE. WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. FAYETTEVILLE, X C, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, "1855. VOLUME XV K0. 829. 1 4 vtl TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CAROLISIIK. For a single copy, if paid in advance, per annum, $2 00 at the end of 3 months, 2 50 " " at the end of 6 months, 3 00 at the end of the year, . 3 50 No subscription will be received for a shorter period than one year unless paid in advance. With the view of extending the circulation and en hancing the usefulness of the paper, the proprietor of fers the following remarkably low CLUB BATES, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE: 5 copies of the Carolinian, 1 year, $8 00 j 10 u u " 15 00 betters on business must be addressed to the under signed, ;ind must be post paid. Rates of Advertising:: Sixty cents per square of 16 lines for the first and thirty ceuU for each subsequent insertion, unless the advertisement is published for more than two months, when it will be charged For three months, $4 00 For six months, ----- 6 00 For twelve months, - - - - - 10 00 All advertisements must be handed in by Friday 10 o'clock, a. m., to ensure their insertion in the next cUv"e paper, and should have the desired number of in sertions marked on them, ortherwise they will be in serted till forbid and charged accordingly. WM. J. YATES. MAIL ARRYJOE.TIESTS. FAYETTEVIL.L.E POST OFFICE. Raleigh Mail, (2 liorse coach.) Due Daily at 6 J a. ru. Closes daily at 34 p. m. Warsaw Mail (4 Lorse coach.) Due daily, except Sunday, at 6 o'clock, a. m. Closes daily, except Saturday, at 3 p. m. Ciieraw Mail, (Sulkey.) Due Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 1 a, m. Closes Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, at 12J p. m. Wilmington" (via Elizabethtown) Sulkey. Due Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 1 a. m. Closes Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, at 9 p. m. Sai.em Mail, on Plank Road, 2 horse hack. Due Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 3 p. m. Closes Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 3 p. m. Marion C. H. (via Lumbertou) Sulkey. Due Tuesday and Saturday, at 10 p. m. Closes Wednesday and Saturday, at 9 p. m. Swift Island Mail (via Troy). Due Tuesday at 6 p. m. Closes Tuesday at 9 p. m. Mail to Strickland's Depot. Due Tuesday at 2 p. m. Clowes Tueitday at 2 p. m. Mail to Elizabethtown (via Terebinth.) Due Wednesday at 7 p. m. Closes Monday at 9 p. m. J. E. BRYAN, P. M. M A K I! L K FACTORY, BY CEO. LAUDER. Nearly opposite to E. W. Willkings Auction Store, Favetteville, X. C. Oct. 1, 1853. " y NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Opposite the Cape Fear Bank. JONES & LETT Have now in Store a large and handsome Stock o! FALL A WINTER GOODS, Selected during the past month, by one of the firm, in the New York Market, comprising a large Stock of Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, Hoots, Shoes and Umbrellas, Together with a large assortment" of fine FAMILY GROCERIES, Confectioneries, Ac, all of which they are prepared to ofl'er to their customers, and all those wishing to purchase select goods, at the lowest market prices. 25r- Produce taken in exchange for goods. REUBEN JONES. J. W. LETT. Sept. If., 1851. y-pd A. 31. Campbell, AUCTIONEER. A. COMMISSION MERCHANT, East side of Gillespie street, Fayetteviij.e, N. C. October 1, 185. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! The undersigned has now in Store his Fall and Win ter stock of GOODS, consisting of a general assort ment of DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Boots and Shoes, Satinets, Cas simores. Linseys. Fhlnnels, Muslin-de-Lains, Alpaccas. Shawls, Cravats. Ac. Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Tobac co. &c. ite. Also, a general and well selected stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, consisting of Coats, "Vests, Pants, Shirts and Under-shirts. Adamantine. Fpcrm and pearl Candles; pepper, spice, salaratus, starch, fine chewing tobacco, &c. Produce taken in exchange for Goods at market prices. R. D. DAVIS, North side of Person St., next door to F. D. Brecce. N. 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 lie given. Oct. 1, 1854 y R. D. D. WANTED. A man with a small family to take charge of my Plantation near Fayctteville, 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. DAVID HcDVFFEE) BRICK MASON ANDr PLASTERER, Kayette-rille, N. C. Persons wanting work done in his line will be promptly attended to by addressing hiua at the Fayette ville Post Office. Fayetteville, Jan'y 28, 1854 ly-pd FEAKCE A. FERGUSON, Wholesale dealers in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, Hats, Caps, Soots, Shoes, Umbrellas, and READY-MADE CLOTHING. North side Hay street, Fayettkville, N. C. JRgf Strict attention paid to orders. B. F. peXrce. July 15, 1854 J. B. FERGUSON. TEAS! 7'EAS." Hyson, Imperial and Oolong, all of first quality, for sale by J. N. SMITH. Nov. 9, 19-tf DISSOLUTION. -The firm of G. W. I. GOLDST03 k CO- is this day dissolved by mutual consent. G. W. I. GOLDSTON. E. W. GOLDSTON- Nov. l(th, 1854. ,T,?EwU9R1BER ing purchased the interest , t mT K. W. Goldstou in the late firm of G. W. I. Gold won fc V- still continue to carry on the Grotry " Hardware Business . at the old stand. He invites all his friends to call on fiim when they come to market, and he will try to make himself useful. , J tc -.i: ii ' G" V- T- GOLDSTON. ' : w. l?thr. 1854, . . . 20-tf PALL STOCK, 1854. STARR & WILLIAMS Have now in Store a LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Hats, Ca-s, Boots, Shoes, Silk and Straw Bonnets, Umbrellas, and Ready-made Clothing, Which will be sold to WHOLESALE BUYERS, exclusively. "The attention of Merchants is particularly invited to this Stock. Orders solicited and satisfaction guar antied. J. B. STARR. J. M. WILLIAMS. Aug. 16, 1854. , , 807-tf 18 54. FALL AND "WINTER GOODS. - Our Fall and Winter Stock of , DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, BOOTS, SIIOES. HATS, CAPS, Bonnets, and READY-MADE CLOTHING, Is now in Store and ready for . inspection, embracing by far the largest and most extensive assortment we have ever offered to the trade, and is well worthy the examination of every Merchant visiting this place. Particular attention paid to orders. HALL & SACKETT. August 19, 1854 FALL, 1854. NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS. PEARCE & FERGUSON Are now receiving their Fall and Winter Stock of DRY' G O OD S, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, 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 and upou accommodating terms. From long experience, and by strict attention to business, they hope to meritashare of public patronage. B. F. PEARCE. J. B. FERGUSON. Fayetteville, Aug, 17, 1854. 807-tf siiemwell & Mcdonald, (Successors to P. Shemwell,) Dealers in Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Also a geueral assortment of Straw & Silk BONNETS. In addition to our stock now on band, which is very good, we will in a few days receive a new supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which we will sell low for cash or on reasonable time to punctual customers. w. b. shemwell. a. n. Mcdonald. East side Green Street. Fayetteville, Sept 23. 1854. y JAMES KYLE Is now receiving his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, ij-e. Among which are, French and English Merinos, very cheap, Muslin deLains and Alpaccas. Brocade, plaid and plain Silks, Muslin and liobinet. Sleeves and Collars. Merino and other Shawls, long and square, i Calico and Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs, Best made Boltincr Cloths. A large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, 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. Septemlier 15, 1854. FALL AND WINTER GOODS. J. tJ- T. WAD DILL, HAY STREET. Are now receiving their Fall and Winter GOODS, consisting of a large and well selected stock of GROCERIES Hardware, Cntlery, Blacksmith & Tur pentine Tools. Agricultural Imple ments, HATS and CAPS, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery and Leather, Heavy articles in the Drug line, Ready-made Clothing, and staple Dry Goods. This Stock we are prepared to job or retail. Fayetteville, Oct. 24, 1854. HQ?" We ask the Planters and Turpentine men to examine our Kerseys, Negro Blankets, Hats and Shoes. BITTER, a. Ufw supply. 100 Firkins (Valley Virginia) Butter. 50 " Ashe county Butter. Nov 24. 21-tf GEO. MtNEILL. Earthen Ware. I have now in Store (received within two weeks past) the LARGEST STOCK of . EARTHEN WARE ever offered in this Market, comprising a gen eral assortment of BL UE and PINK PRINTED, WHITE GRANITE, BLUE EDGED, PAINTED, and CREAM COLORED Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Ware. These Goods were, imported to my own order, expressly to slit the Fayetteville Wholesale Trade I have as usual, a good supply of C IIINA and GLAS S WARE. 8e&- Orders will be carefully filled at the lowest prices. TV. N. TILLING HAST. Dec. 9, 1854. . 23-tf . lOOO Spirit Turpentine Casks, NO TV ON HAND AND FOR SALE, At $2 25, cash. Interest will be cbaiged on accounts for Barrels after 30 days. Orders for Barrels left at the Store of Messrs Cook & Johnson, or at James G. Cook's, will be attended to. ALSO 125.000 BRICK . will be ready for delivery about the 15th of October from my Brick Yard in Campbell ton. G.W.LAWRENCE.. Mary's Garden, Sept. 28. 1854 13-tf NOTICE. Persons indebted the ' subscribers by account must positively pay -up. Longeif indulgence canuot be given. . . ' BRYAN YATES. . , . j. BILLIARD .TABLES. FOR SALE. , ; I have TWO good Billiard Tables With all the fix tures, which I will dispose of on. reasonable terms if application be made. soon. , ; 1 . - JAMES HALES; ' Sept. 9, 1854. ' 810-tf . , , NOTICE. The subscriber oJfers for sale Seventeen Hundred and Fifty Acrvs of LAND in the lower edge of Moore county, about 30 miles west of Fayetteville. and two miles south of Lower Little River. There are about 100 acres of cleared Land under fence and in a state of cultivation, with a comfortable. Dwelling and all necessary out-houses. Also, a never-failing stream running through the centre of the land, suitable for baw and Grist Mill. The land is well timbered for turpentine or lumber. There is a good range for cat- tie, nogs, ana sneep. This land will be offered at FUBLIC SALE in the town of Carthage on Tuesday the 23d day of January. DUNCAN 31. BLUE. January 4, 1855. 27-3t-pd GENERAL GROCERY STORE Ix this Wagon Yard Bcii.dinus. The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have opened a Store two doors above the Post Office, where they in tend keeping a good and general assortment of. . . Groceries, Provisions, $"Ci ' They request a share of public patronage. CHARLES HARMSEN & CO. January 6. 3m DISSOLUTION. The firm of ALEX R JOHNSON & CO. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and the business will be continued at their old stand by Alcx'r Johnson, Jr., who will attend to the settlement of the business of the late firm, and is fully authorized to use the name of the firm in liquidation. 3iS AH persons indebted will please call and Fettle. ALEX:R JOHNSON, Jr. JOHN CROW. Fayctteville, Jan. 1, 1855. 3t . o ' ALEXANDER JOHJISOX'i Jr. Having taken the STOCK on hand, will continue the business on his own account, and would be pleased to sec all his old friends, customers, and the public gen erally, as he will sell the Stock on hand at REDUCED PRICES, so as to close the old business. Thankful for a liberal patronage bestowed on the old firm, he hopes, by keeping a good Stock and giving prompt attention to business, to merit a continuance of the same. ALEX'R JOHNSON, Jr. January 1, 1S55 DENTAL NOTICE. W. c. BESBOW, Local Dentist, Would respectfully announce to the citi zens of Fayetteville and vicinity, that he intends leavins here on the oth of Feb"y, 1o le absent, on a visit North, until the Cth of March. He hopes by this timely notice that no one will be disappointed in not finding him during his al iseuce. . N. B. He usually keeps his appointments very punctually. Jan. 1,155. 27-5t SIALE AND FEMALE SCHOOL. The Trustees of the CAPE FEAR ACADEMY give notice that the Institution will open on Wednesday the 22d of January. 155. under the charge of A. G. Wali'ott. A. M., Principal, and suitable female Teach ers, .Mr Walcott takes charge of the Institution high ly recommended from one of the tirst institutions in the city of New York, having been one of the Princi pals of said institution for the last three years, and a Virginian by birth and education. Terms of Tuition : For the Primary Classes, per session. SO For the higher branches, $12 and $20 One half payalde in advance, the other at the close of the sessiou. Board furnished at the Steward's Hall, and in the vicinity, at $k per month. Location for health, salilirity and 'morality surpas sed bv few; situated a distance of three miles from the Cape Fear River, Jcc. JOHN T. COUNCIL. Prospect Hall. . ) Sec'y of Board Trustees. Bladen cuiinty, N.C. ) Jan. 1. lv5. 3t A CARD. The subscriber respectfully begs leave to announce to the Ladies of Fayetteville and vicinity, that the numerous solicitations he has had to give instructions on the Piano, bare induced him to devote part of his time to it. He i now prepared to commence giving Lessons, and will be happy to receive applications. His terms will be very moderate. CHAS. KLIFFMCLLER. ft5 Particular attention will be paid to the tuning and repairing of Pianos, Jauuary Oth. 27-4 1 NEGROES FOR SALE. The subscriber, as Executrix to the last Will and Testament of Jos. W. Evans, will expose to public sale at the Market House in Fayetteville, on the 20tb day of January, 1855, upon a credit of six months, the following SLAVES: Eliza, aged 28 years, an excellent eook, and well trained servant; Maria, aged six years, child of Eliza; and Handy, aged 15 years, a valuable boy. Purchaser will be required to give bond with good security before the property is changed. JANE M. EVANS. Executrix. Jany 6, 1855. 27-3t NOTICE. I have this day purchased the entire interest of R. S. Cain iu the firm of Council, Cain & Co. JOHN T. COUNCIL. Dec. 27, 1854. FURTHER NOTICE. The firm of Council, Cain & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Those indebted to the late firm will please call and settle those indebted by account by giving their notes or otherwise. The business will lie continued by Council & Ray, and the business of the late firm will be closed by them.' JOHN T. COUNCIL. ALEX. RAY. Dec. 27, 1854. 27-4t Desirable Town Property tor Sale. Wj will sell our newly IMPROVED LOT, . i j-, , , ... . i . i in iht on ne corner oi uooi spring oireet anu vooi Spring Alley. The buildings have all been constructed in the last 12 months, every thing in neat order, and ready for the reception of a family. J. & T. WADDILL. Jan'y 1, 1855. FOR SALE. The HOUSE AND LOT opposite the residence of E. J. Hale, Esq. now occupied by J. L. Bryan. Also, three line building LOTS on Uaymount, join ing the residence of T. S. Lutterloh and Win. Broad foot, Esq"rs, having on them numerous fine shade trees and couvenient to the purest water in the county. Apply to GEO. S. HODGES. December l(i, 1854 .. 24-6t A GREAT BARGAIN. The editors of the Raleigh Metropolitan offer their establishment for sale. The circulation in about one thousand copies weekly, The advertising patronage is good, and onr books will show eight hundred and fifty dollars, charged for this alone, the past year. The job work is fair. : The paper enjoys the confidence of the Democratic party, and to- a young man who "stands square" on our broad platform, a rafp ehanee is now offered to einbafk in a profitable business at the sort Of govern ment. i k The present edifors wish- to sell for good- reasons one is, one of file editors is sick, and bed ridden; and the other, for good and - sufficient reasons which will hereafter be made public Raleigh Metropolitan!. , SMOKING TOBACCO." A VERY SUPERIOR ARTICLE, for gale by . -: . . W. 11. CARVER, JanTj 13. V855.- -; 2s ;, r f . NORTH CAROLINIAN. FAYETTEVILLE. N. C. Difficulties with PARAGtrAY.- The ' govern ment of Paraguay lately ordered all citizens of the United States to leave Paraguay, and un dertook to prevent our late consul,: Hopkins, from going, except on condition that he should resign all claims to certain property. The United States steamer Water Witch thereupon threatened to bombard the town of Assunicion if any Americans should be molested while embarking, and stood all prepared to do so. The Paraguayans, dreadfully frightened, kept entirely clear of their own streets during the time; and so nothing. further happened. It is said that the London Illustrated News, a weekly paper, circulates 160,000 copies. The charge for advertising in the News is six cents a word for every insertion. The HoMESTEAn. The Homestead principle was killed in the House of Representatives on the 10th Inst. The bill to graduate and re duce the price of the public lands to actual settlers and cultivators being under tronsidera tion, Mr Dawson's amendment, incorporating the Homestead principle, was rejected by ayes 73, nays 93, all the members from North Caro lina, except Mr Kerr, who was absent, voting in the negative. A substitute for th.c bill in corporating this section, "And no person shall be entitled to any of the benefits of said act who is not a citizen of the United States, or who has not filed his declaration of intention to become a citizen, as required by the naturaliza tion laws," was adopted, and the bill was finally rejected by ayes 68, nays 95 Mr Ashe voting in the affirmative; Messrs Clingman, Craige, Piiryear, Rogers, Ruffin, Shaw, in the negative. Mr Kerr absent. The Soup Houses. These important estab lishments not only continue their work of feed ing the hungry in New York, but they are in creasing in various parts of the city. The Eighteenth Ward has raised a sufficient snni to start several of them, and we hope to see them speedily commenced. The number fed at the one set on foot by Mr Stewart, was 480 the first day, 680. the second, and it increased to 1000 on the third. The soup is so very nutri tious, that it answers the purpose of both meat and drink to those who obtain it. A hungry person who eats what he needs of it, is carried through the twenty-four hours without suffer ing. They should be continued on the Sab bath as well as week days, where this is pos sible. These houses are disliked by those who advise violeuce, because every one who is fed is detached from their cause. Give the people plenty of soup, and they will be thankful and peaceable. Soup houses should be established iu all parts of the city. N. Y. Jour, of Com. Large Sale of Negroes. On Tuesday, the 2d inst 31 negroes, the property of John Hooks, M. D., of this county, were sold at the Court House door, for the handsome sum of twenty thousand three hundred dollars. We were present when tlie lirst girl ottered was bid off by our enterprising townsman, Mr James Knijrlit, lor Si)dl. We heard of anothsr I bid off at $951. We believe the larger part of the uegroes were bought by the industrious farmers of our own county, who seem to be far above the reach of hard times. Long mar they live to enjoy the fruits of their peaceful industry. Godsboro' (N. C.) Tribune. Davidson College. We learn that the ex ercises of this Institution came to a sudden close on the 3d inst., the result of a disagreement between the Faculty and students in relation to the suspension of one of the latter. We have no particular account of the case, and shall not, therefore, attempt to give whys and wherefores. Salisbury Watchman. Presidency of the W. & M. R. R. Com pany. The Surutcrville Banner of Wednesday says, that the present popular and efficient President of the Koau, ucn. Hnrlce, will not serve as such after the first of February next. We were not aware of this determination of Gen. Harllee, and regret to hear it. The Banner recommends, as his successor, Col. F. J. Moses, of Sumtcrville, (we think) a gentlemau "full of resources, energetic, active, ever wide awake to his duty, capable of a great deal of bodily and mental exertion, -and enjoy ing a high, extended and commanding influ ence." WU. Herald The Retdrx of an Agitator. There can not be very many good citizens who will feel joy at the announcement mat f ather Uavazzi has determined to return to this country. When he came before he was received with ovations and public demonstrations; but his conduct soon convinced those who had thus honored him that they in no manner subserved the cause of religion, morals, or the 'public quiet. He proved to be a violent agitator, actuated by doubtful motives, aud governed by a spirit quite unlike that commended by the Saviour. He iucited riot and caused bloodshed, and seemed most happy iu the midst of popular commotion. An American Steamer fired into. The ship Golden Eagle, at New York, from St. Thomas, reports that a few days before she ar rived there the American steamer Benjamin Frankliu, chartered by the Royal Mail Com pany to tak-e the English mails and passengers to other islands, was fired into by the authori ties of the island when leaving port. One ball passed through a state-roofn in which were sit ting an English lady and child-. The steamer in conscquenee had to return to port, and was detained a day in making' repairs. The reason given was that she had no right to pass. Oversight in the Recfprocitt Treatt. Quite an important omission in this treaty has bcew-brought to" our notice by aji intelligent merchant in- regard to- the article of molasses and sugar. , The treaty does not provide for the admission of American grown molasses and sugar into1 the provinces free of' duty, and the conseqftence is, by the present tariffs,, quite a discrimination against the American products, and in favor of those imported from foreign countries.- .li.-' ' 1 Cliotoa, De Witt, and Swartwoat. From Mr Sabine's Note on Duelling. Near the City of New York, in 1802. The dispute was political: Hamilton was involved; and two years later, became a victim. A cor respondence preceded the meeting between Clinton and his opponent, in which concessions were demanded and evaded. On the ground, Clinton is said to have expressed the wish, (re ferring to Burr,) that he :"hod the priucipal there." The seconds were R. Rikcr and W. S. Smith. The statement of the latter follows. . It will be seen that the parties exchanged five shots. "The ground being correctly measured, and intermediate questions adjusted, the gentlemen took their stations, were each presented with a pistol, and, by order, faced to the right, and fired, ineffectually. At the request of Mr Riker, I asked Mr Swartwauty 'Arc you satis fied, Sir?, He answered, I am not.' The pistols then being exchanged, and their positions re sumed, by order, the gentlemen faced to the right, and fired a second shot, without effect. At the request of Mr Rikcr, I again addressed Mr Swartwout, 'Are you satisfied, Sir?' lie answering strongly iu the negative, we proceed ed, and a third shot was exchanged without injury. At the request of Air Riker, I again asked Mr Swartwout, 'Are yon satisfied, Sir?' He answered, 1 am not, neither shall I be, until that apology is made which I have de manded. Until then, we must proceed.' I then presented a paper to Mr Riker, containing the apology demanded, for Mr Clinton's signa ture, observing, that we could not spend our time in conversation; that this paper must be signed or proceed. Mr Clinton declared he would not sign any paper on the subject, that he had no animosity against Mr Swartwout,--would willingly shake hands and agree to- meet on the score of former friendship. Mr Swartwout insisting on his signature to the apology, and Mr Clinton declining, they stood at their posts and fired a fourth shot. Mr Clinton's ball struck Mr Swartwout's left leg, about five inches below the knee; he stood ready and collected. At the request of Mr Riker, I again addressed Mr Swartwout, 'are you satisfied, Sir?' He auswered, that 'it was useless to repeat the question, my determination is fixed, aud I beg we may proceed.' Mr Clin ton repeated that he had no animosity against Mr Swartwout, was sorry for what had past, proposed to advance, shake hands, and bury the circumstance in oblivion. During this con versation, Mr Sartwout's surgeon, kneeling by his side, extracted the ball from the opposite side of his leg. Mr Swartwout standing erect on his post, and positively declining anything short of an ample apology, they fired the fifth shot, and Mr Swartwout received the hall in his left leg, about five inches above the ancle; still however, stauding steadily on his post, perfectly composed. At the request of Mr Riker, I again addressed Mr Swartwout, 'Are you satisfied, Sir?' He forcibly auswered, 'I am not, Sir; proceed.' Mr Clinton then quit his station, declined the com bat, and declared he would fire no more. Mr Swartwout expressed himself surprised that Mr Clinton would neither apologize nor give him the satisfaction he required; and addressing me, said, 'What shall 1 do, my friend?' I answered, 'Mr Clinton declines making the apology re quired, refuses taking his position, and posi tively declares he will fight no more; and his second appearing to acquiesce in the disposi tion of his principal, there is nothing further left for you now, but to have your wounds dressed.' The surgeons attended, dressed Mr Swartwout's wounds, and the gentlemen, in their respective barges, returned to the city." Mr Clinton was challenged the year following, for words spoken iu the Senate of the United States. The last agoxy. The new style of bonnets has lately appeared in Paris. It is formed of taffetas, the front indented at equal distances, and trimmed with blonde. Upon oue side of the front is placed a rose, composed of velvet, blonde and leather, accompanied by leaves of crape, worked with velvet, inside f the front being trimmed in a similar manner, end adorn ed also with buds, blonde, aud small flowers. Extraordinary Feat. On Wednesday, at four o'clock, P.M., Mr Win. Wheeler, "the celebrated Western Walker," commenced ' the task of walking one hundred aud oue consecu tive hours, aud, inasmuch as it was aUedged that a similar feat was no fairly accomplished, particular pains were taken by those interested that there might be no humbug iu the present instance. The first night was passed very com fortably; and during the next night and day he eviuccd no signs of fatigne. Ou Friday he appeared to feel the effeetsr of a lack of rest, anu his limbs commenced swelling. He was watched closely that night, and at times his mind wandered, aud he was unconscious . of anything going on near him'. The next day, (Saturday,) he recovered his wonted vigor, and, with the encouragement of his friends near by, seemed quite fresh. His limbs, too, which bore evidence of his endurance, (improved in appear ance, and the approach of the last night was met with much confidence by himself and others. He continued to walk, but with much diffi culty. His constitution required all the stimu lus that consistent with hiff safety could be given. He became del! ous, and had to be guarded to prevent him leaving the plank, and, if possible the room. On Sunday . morning the swelling commenced again,- and the day passed tediously. Large crowds visited him, which did much to cheer" Mm on. In the evening the andienee be came literally packed, and at one time it was" seriously proposed clearing the room for the purpose of giving the pedesterian air. At 9 o'clock and 9 minutes,-it was announced by Dr. Rowell,- his physician, that hi time way up. He left the plauk, and- walked through the crowd with- perfect composure. Three cheers were g4te for him, which were: duly acknow ledged. This proved that he was perfect! ' sensible, and which, under the eifeffmstauces, was looked upon as- strange occurrence. A carriage be ing in waiting, he -entered it, and immediately fell into a sound slumber. Ou arriving at the destination of the vehiele. he awoke,- aud, after partaking of such nourishment as was provided for him, retired to bed.- -The only food or drink allowed htedurhrg- the time of this extraordinary performance was beef tea,- (very strong,) raw eggs, brandy, and wine. This is the greatest feat of the kind- on- record. -Sa Francisco faper. A Thrminx Adrentire. We heard the other day, a story felafed by on old sailor, Captain Jacob which made a great impression upon us, and which- we wish we could repeat with the unction and nautical phraseology of the worthy narrator, (,, , It occurred during the last war.. . 'ihe cap tain, who was a native of T)jmdvfih was running on the coast in the schooner loaded with Hour. He had nearly reached his destination, when he was overhauled by the enemy's frigate, who ordered him peremptorily to heave a line aboard. There was no refnsing the command, for the schooner was without arms, am the ten der full of marines and sailoYty armed to the" teeth with pistols, muskets, and cut lasses. The captain had a light, but fair breeze aloft; his sails drawn, and he was driving near a reef, the eutrance to which he" ffraa perfectly familiar with, and once inside Of which, he was sure of making port, undisturbed by the tender.- In this view, he ordered one Of his men for ward with a line, and, in a clear, stentorian voice, perfectly audible on board the tender, sung "Heave your line aboard 'f then added in a whisper, so jus to be heard only by his men, "heave it short !" ; - The Yankee sailor canght the hint, and 'hove' according to directions.- The end of the line fell splashing lit the water. High above the execrations of the English officer commanding the tender, rose the roar of the iudignant Yankee skippe f.- "Is that the way you heave a line, you bib berly son of a land crab? Heave the line shipshape, you lubber, or I'll cut your liver out. Heave it short I" Again the Mne ferf short, and the English Officer' Yanfcee esiptaift tied with each other in showering imprecations and invective on the head of the blundering 'land lubber.' Mca uwhile the breeze was freshening, aud thoi schooner drawing nearer to the reef. Again and again the order to heave was given with the safme undertone atkliti&n and the same resn-lt.- The Englishman began to smell a 'mice' and just as the Yankee skipper threw himself flat on the deck, and made his men follow his ex ample, the report of a dozen muskets was heard, and a shower of bffffets came whistling through the rigging.- "Let them lire and be darned I" said fhe" Yankee, "I'll show hi m a clean pair of heels !'y And taking his tiller between his heels as he lay upou the deck, he run the schooner clever-' ly inside the reef. They were soon out of gunshot from the baf fled tender. Up went the stars aud stripes, aud with a happy cheer from the mariners, one-eyed sea dog pulled out the fife, and gave them Yankee Doodle it strains as melodious nf the triumphant notes of a porker that hail escaped the butcher's knife. Captain Jator? r saved his bacon ns well as his flour Tbe Life Time vt JIan When the world was created, and all crea tures assembled to have their life-time appointed, the ass first advanced and asked how long he would have to live. 1 'Thirty years' replied Nature, will that be agreeable to thee?' ; i ; 'Alas!' answered the ass, 'it is a long whilc. Remember what a wearisome existence will be mine; from morning until night I have to benf heavy burthens, draging corn sacks to the mill that others may eat bread, that, while I shall have no encouragement, nor be refreshed by' anything bt blows and kicks. Give but a por-" tion of that, I prayl' Nature was nwved with compassion, and pre sented bat eighteen years. The ass went away comforted, and the dog came forward. 'How long dost thou requ're to livef asked Nature. .Thirty years were too many for the ass,- but wilt thou be contented with them?" 'Is it thy will that IshouhH' replied the dog. 'Think how much 1 f-bsll have to run about; my" feet will not last for so- loiig time,- and when I shall have lost my voice for barking,- and my teeth, for biting, what else shall I be fit for but to lie hi the' corner and growl?' Natnrc thought he was right a'nkJ gave 12 years.. The ape then appeared.- 'Thou wilt doubtless willingly five the thirty years,' said Nature? 'thou wilt not have to labor as the ass ami the dog. Life will btf pleawtnS to thee 'Ah, n tf, cried he, 'stf may' it seem' to others, but it will not be! 8houkl puddings ever raiir down, I shall excite laughter by my grimaces, and then be rewarded with a' SOur apple. How often sorrow lies concealed behind a jest! I shall n't be ab$e o endure for' thirty years.' . Nature was gracious and he received but ten.- At last came man', healthy and strong, and asked the measure of his. - 'Will thirty years content thee?' 'How short a time!-' exclaimed man; 'where I shall have built my house and kindled a firo on my own hearth when the trees I shall have planted are about to bloom and bear fruit when Mfe shall seem to me most desirable I sliall die.- O, Nature gr'an m6 a kmger period!' , 'Thou shalt have theit the eighteen years" of the ass besides.' 'That is not enougli replied man. 'Take likewise the twelve years of the dog.' 'It is not yet sufficient,' reiterated niau; 'give' me more,' ' 'I give tfre fen years of the ope; in vain wilt thou claim more.' Man departed unsatisfied.- ' : : Thus m air lived seventy years. The first thirty are his human years, and pass swiftly by. He is then healthy and happy. He labors cheer fully and rejoices in his existence.- The eighteen Of the ass come next; burden- upon burden is heaped upon him; he carries the cOrn-that is to feeds others; blows aBCr, k-ieks are the rewards of his faithful sefCfce. The - twelve of the dog follow, and he loses his teeth a Ad lies down in a corner and growlsv tPheu-; these are . gone, the ape's ten years form the conclusion.' The man,- weak- and silly,- becomes the sport of children. Translated frotti the Gertnan. At an election for Councilmen, held at Port land, OTego-a,.tbe; Democrats beat the cOmbiofd' force of Whigrand Know 'Nothings.: . " J At the special election for Councilman file city of Portland ptflled 380 votes and gave 85 ma' jority for Dickinson, the Democratic candidate over Xnow Nothings and Whigs.- : ;
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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