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m, 2. " "J-v " IV" .';'!". I.,:.V.. - .-..V 1 ... ', 1 - A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Devoted to Politics, the Markets? : : Foreign and Domestic - j Litcratnre" A'ricultnre, and GeneraL Juformation -TWO DOLLARS IN ADVANCE. '- A WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C, SATUM? APRIL 7 1855 " VOLUME XVI- NO. S40. ' ., )-.'.".'.. 1 If. i T E II M S OP SITBSCUIPTIOS TO THE CAKOLt.MAX. For a siuglc jcopy, if paid in advance, per annum, S2 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 thanoue.yearunk-sspaidinadvar.ee. "W'ilh the view of extending the circulation and en hftncingypie usefulness of the paper, the proprietor of fers the following remarkably low CLUIi RATJZS, ISfVAIlIABLY .V ADVANCE: 5 copies of the Carolinian, 1 year, $8 00 10 ' " 15 00 . Xiettcrs on basiness must be addressed to the under signed, and tnusl be pout faid. .' Rate jMiTeniMBjr subsequent . insertion, unless the ment is published for more than two mouths, when it will be charged For thr inouths, ----- $4 00 For six months, ----- 6 00 For twelve months, ----- 10 00 . AU advertisements must be handed in by Friday 10 o'clock,, to., to ensure their insertion, - in the next day's paper, and should have the desired number of in sertins marked on them, ortherwise they will be in serted till forbid and charged accordingly. WM. J. YATES. 51 A 11 B I. E FACTORY, BY GEO. LAUDER. Nearly opposite to E. W. Willkings'' Auction Store. Favetteville, C. Oct. 1, 1853. " y We have bought the Wagon Shop lately owned by Tlios. C. Fuller, at the corner of Franklin and Max well streets, and arc now PREPARED TO EXECUTE ALL ORDERS FOR TIJiaEll WAOOXS, ROAD 1VAGOXS of all sizes. Carts, Drays, Wheel Barrows, and '. iu short, A XV AND EVERYTHING which lies within the sphere of tbe WUEE L-W It I G IIT AJD JJLA CKITTIIING B U SIXES S. We will ue only the BEST MATERIALS which can be procured, and will guarantee our work to com pare favorably with that done at any establishment- in the Southern Country. Repairs done neatly, promptly, and with dispatch. HORSE-SHOEING shall receive at our establish ment prompt attention, and in this, as wall as every other department of our business, we will give satis faction. HOLLAND. WEISIGER & CO. V9 I cheerfully reeo:rimend Messrs. Holland. Weisiger fc Co. to the pit Lilic generally and my former patrons. They are practical Mechanics, masters ol tneir trade, aud will please those who mar favor them with their work. THOS. C.'FL'LLEXv. : Feb'y 3, 1S55. y C. W. M ILU4.US & CO. . ; If Ave1itt inent of - - ' HARDWARE AND GROCERIES, to which they invite the attention of Country Merch- a:it. March 1 1855.' JVJGir FALL AXD IVFXTFR GOODS, Opposite the Cape Fear Bank. JONES & LETT lla.ve now in Store a larsre and handsome Stock of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Selected during the past month, by one of tbe firm, in tb! New York Market, comprising a large Stock ot Staple and Fancy DRY GOOD S, Hoots, Siocs and Umbrellas, Tocotber with a larire assortment of fine FAMILY G liOCERlES, Confectioneries, &c. all of which they ara prepared to offer to their customers, and all those wishing to purchase select goods, at the lowest market prices. 3?er Produce taken iu exchange for goods REUBEN JONES.l J. W. LETT. Sept. 1, 1S54. y-pd A. M. Campbell, AlCTIOSEER A. COMMISSION MERCHANT, E.ist side of Gillespie street, Fayetteviu.k, N. C. October 1, 1854. PEARCE &. PEIIGI'SO.X, Wholesale dealers in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, Hats Caps, Boots, Shoes, ITmbrellas, . READY-MADE CLOTHING. North side Hay street. Fayetteville, N. C. Strict attention paid to orders. B. F. PEARCE. July 15, 1854 J- B. FERGUSON and DISSOLUTION. JThe of G. W I. GOLDSTON & CO. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. J G. W. I. GOLDSTON. K. W. GOLDSTON. Nor. 17th. 1854. THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the interest of R: W. Goldston in the late firm of G. W . 1. trOld will still continue to carry on the eei y "and. He invites all his triends (omthini He invites all hi they come to market, and he will try to make himself useful G. W. I. 20-tf GOLDSTON. Nov. 17th, 1854. BLACKSMITH ASD WHEELWRIGHT SHOP. The Subscriber has commenced the SMITHING BUSINESS on Hillsborough street, within fifty yards of the Dobbin House, whore all kinds of Smith Work will be done. Particular attention will be given to Horse Shoeing. He will also attend to putting up Lightning Con ductors. J. C. LALLY has taken the adjoining Shop, where he is prepared to put up Waggons, Carts, Drays, Wheelbarrows &c. Itcnairin'' done at the shortest notice. L -, A. E. GIERSII. Jan'y, 13, 1855, 3m-pd SEhUXO OCT AX COST. WisUiag ts ehange my buioss, I will sell my entire tockf DRY GOODS AT COST. Persons wishing to buy bargains will do well to call and purchase cheap for eitsh. , I would sell out my whole stock of Dry Goods and Groceries, Kt cost, if any person wants to purchase for tb purpose of going into the nusiues. It. D. DAVIS. January 20th. H persons indebted to me by Note or a...,,..,,, o,m .n.f,tfiillv reaucsted to call and settle imaied'atelvl as longer indulgence will not be given. R. D. DAVIS. , February 9th. V I H . 1 trimmed HERRING, 3 MACKEREL. . v l- I 1 'iTflll1 U Ju f 2 BMs. No. 25 " No. For sal Jlarch 24, by J. w. I'OWKaj e cu. 58-tf BANK OF CLARENDON, " AT FAYETTEVILLE. At a meeting of the Commissioners of - the Bank of Clarendon, at Fayetteville, held on the 12th inst.. it was : Resolved, That Subscription Books for the Stock of saia ianK De openeu on the 1st Monday in April, at the following places, viz: Fayetteville, at the store of Messrs. S. W. Tilling hast & Co., Aslietajrough, Carthage, rittsborough, Elizalxjthtown, Wilmington. Luuiberton, Clintori. Laurinburgh, Whiteville, Rockingham, Little's Mills. Albemarle. Troy., i S. W.TILLIMGUAST, Chairman. J. W. Sand ford, Sec 'y. ... March 19, 1855. 38-tf ' SPRING, ISS. PEABCE & FERGUSON - Are nortopentog and Jrccelvlnff a lwfaVvn.Y- Foreigh and Domestic, Fancy and Staple ; DRY GOODS, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Boots and Shoes, and a penerarassortinentof Ready-made Clothing, Which they offer at WHOLESALE or RETAIL, at low prices aud upon accommodating terms to punctual customers. B. F. PEARCE. J. B. FERGUSON. March 15, 185.1. TO JWEIiCIIAJTS 4- MJJVUFACTUIIERS OF TLX' WARE. I have on hand now. and shall keep a supply of Tin Plate, Block Tin, Iron Wire Rivets, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, !fcc. " 1ESO A large assortment of plain and Japaned Tin Ware of my own Manufacture, at wholesale aud retail C. W. ANDREWS, Market Square. March 12. 1855. 37-tf STRIJVG GOODS, 1855. JAMES KYLE Is now receiving his supply of Goods, among which arc Printed Lawns, Brilliouteens; (irenadiues, Bareges. Crape Arpeu. Silk Tissues, Plain, figured and plain black Silks. Colored Silks plain, plaid, aud striped, Embroidered Crape Shawls, Dunnell's, Allen's and Biggs' Trin's, Ginghams French and others, Bonnet, Neck and Cap Ribbons, Straw and Silk Bonnets, Fresh Linens, Lawns and Diapers, Linen Damask Table Cloths. Bolting Cloths from No. 1 to 10, Supertine Cloths and Cassimr res, Tweeds and Kentucky Jeans. Bleached Shirting and Sheetings, Brown " " Ready-Made Clothing, With many other Goods. All of which are offered at the lowest market price. March 20, J 855. MORSE'S CORDIAL, Barry's Tricopherous, Cod Liver Oil, (R. & C.,) Sand's Sarsaparilla, ; Ay er'i Pectoral. WistdgjBalsam Wild Cherry, . (titrate - For sale b March 17, 7-4t s ii em well & -Mcdonald, (Successors to P. Shemwell.) Dealers in- Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES. II ATS AND CAPS. Also a general assortment of Straw & Silk BONNETS. In addition to our stock now on hand, which is very good, we will in a lew davs receive a new supply ot SEASONABLE GOODS, Which we will sell low for cat-h or on reasonable time to punctual customers. a. n. Mcdonald. East side "Green Street. Fayetteville, Sept 23, 1854. y PALL AND WISTER GOODS. J. S- T. 1YADDILL, HAY STREET. Are now receiving their Fall and Winter GOODS, consisting of a large and well selected stock of GROCERIES Hardware, Cutlerv, Blacksmith & Tur pentine Tools. Agricultural Iniple- 1IATS and CAPS, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery and Leather, Heavy articles in the Drug line, Beady-made Clothing, and staple Dry Goods. ments, This Stock we are prepared to job or retail. Fayetteville. Oct. 24, 1854. We ask the Planters and Turpentine men to examine our Kerseys, Negro Blankets, Hats and Shoes. NOTICE. All persons indebted to W. F. MOORE, either by note or account, will confer a favor by settling at once, as longer indulgence cannot be given. ALSO. All persons indebted to W. F. & E. F. MOORE, are requested to settle, as they are anxious to have all their accounts closed by cash t-r otherwise. Jan. 20. 1855. 28 tf DRY GOODS. Our Stock of Goods is still very good, and persons wnbiu u Luy will please give us a cull. W'e have on hand almost everything that can be called for, suitable for the Winter Trade, viz : Plaid and Plain Delaines, Merinos. French and Eng lish Alpapcas. Canton Cloths and Bombazines at all prices. Plaid and Plain Silks, some very rich. Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesting, Linseys for Servants. Ken tucky Jeans and Kerseys; a large stock Calicos, White Goods. Bleached and Unbleached Shirtings and Sheet ings. Cambrics and Muslins, Irbh Linen, also S. C. lldkrs, Fine French Collars, Chemizetts and Under sleeves. Gloves and Hosiery, Blankets. Carpeting. Shoes. Bonnets, Hats and Cups. &c., Ac. W. F. & E. F. MOORE. Feb'y 17. 1.55. m D E N T A L N O T ICE. nOCTOR BASON Has the pleasure and liegs to make known to the Ladies and Gentlemen of FAYETTEVILLE and vicin ity that, he expects to make his annual visit in March. N. B. Communications by letter or otherwise will be promptly attended the lirst opportunity after his arrival. Mark well the hour when nature's rights demand The skillful practice of the DbntisUs hands." March :5, 1855. i55-tf SOUTH CAUOI.ISS, PENSION AND BOUNTY LAND AGENCY, Fayetteville, N. C. . "- Pension nnd Bonnly Lnul Claims Prostrated For military services in all the Wars since 1790. TEfr-Xo charge made unless money or land is recovered. Pension money collected from the U. S. Agency at this place. Blanks furnished gratis.- m-ir- CASH paid for Land Warrants. JNO. M. ROSE. March 3, 1855. 6m p. S. The new Bounty Land Law has passed; all persons for whom I procured Land Warrants under the old law, and all other Soldiers, their wives aud heirs, are requested to call on me immediately. J. 3L K. Marclx 19 1833. STARR & WILLIAMS 1 'ARB 'NOW RECEIVING A GEXEHAL STOCK OF SPRUfU AJiTJJ S UMMER JJRV GOODS; Bonnets; Bonnet, Cap and Plain Ribbons; Hats; Sliocs: and READY-MADE CLOTHING, Which they will sell low-at wholesale, for Cash or to prompt paying customers. . . : FISH. . . . , : 52 Barrels Cut Herrings 25 Do. Mackerel. For sale hy March 17, 1855. geo. McNeill. 37-4 1 CLHEJ30J IROJf lfOllfiS, iLanjSGTox, N, . C tcam JMiarines. l'ressure, ana aaapteil to all purposes vertical and Portaide Saw Mills, co'mtdete: Pumns Mining Machinery, (irist and Flour Mills, complete; Parker, Turbine and other Water Wheels. Equipping of Steamers, Car Wheels aud Axles; Horse Powers ofirious patterns: Rice Field Pumns and Engines: Rice Thrashers; Shingle Machines. Shafting, rulliesj Hangers, Gears, and all other Mill Work. CASTINGS. Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions, includ ing Ornamental Iron Railing, Pipe. Bridge Cast ings, &c., !fcc. The Company would respectfully invite attention to their styles and patterns of Rail ing, which may be seen at their cilice. BOILERS. Tubular, Flue and Cylindrical Boilers. Water Tanks, Chimneys, aud all other kinds of Boiler Work. REPAIRS. A separate department and force will lie kept frr repairs, where work will be done thoroughly und with despatch. All work done in the establishment delivered either on the ears of the Wilmington fc Manchester Railroad or the Wilmington & Weldoa Railroad, or in flats at the Company's wharf, free of charge. Having large facilities, the above work will be done on as reasonable terms as elsewhere, North or South, and iu a prompt and satisfactory manner. Consultation by -letter or. otherwise, in regard to plans and designs for mills or their furniture, and for machinery generally, willingly answered. All orders or communications to be addressed to the undersigned. HENRY M. DRANE, Agent. March 20. 1855. ly-pd SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. We are now opening our SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, comprising a good asr-ortment of DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES. HATS, BONNETS. UMBRELLAS. READY-MADE CLOTHING, COTTON YARNS, &e. All of which are oll'ered at wholesale exclusively for cash, or on time to pay ing customers. II. & E. J. LILLY. March 17, 185.-. o7-4t P. S. We respectfully request all persons indebted to us, to . make payment, or at least in part, as it re quires money to keep up our business. Observer copy. II. & E. J. L. NEW FIRM. i The undersigned have this day formed a Copartner- buslns. atilte stand formerly occupied by Council & Kay, where they expect to keep a general assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. The y hope by close attention to business to merit a share of public pa- trona";e JOHN T. COUNCIL. ALEXANDER RAY. JOHN A. NICHOLSON. 37-tf March 12. 1S55. SOTICE. All persons indebted to the late firm of Council. Cain &. Co.. arj earacstly requested to call and settle, as lonter indulgence cannot be given. COUNCIL &. KAY. March 12. 1855. S7-tf BGl'.TY L.15I ASCMY. The undersigned will attend to all Claims for Bounty Land under the late act of Congress, on reasonable 'crms. Having associated himself with an etlicieut anil competent person at Washington in the prosecu tion of Claims before the proper Departments, and hav ing received the necessary forms, for applications, from Washington, claimants may rely on their accuracy. No charge until the warrant is received. Application either in person or by letter (post paid) will receive immediate attention. JOHN GULICK. Agent. Fayetteville. N. C. Refers to Gext.. W. J. Cowan, e. A:c. &c. March 24, 1855. Cm W. JY. TILLIXGIIAST, Wholesale Hiiil Retail Dealer in CHINA, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, AND House-Furnishing Goods. HAY STREET, opposite II. & E. J. Lilly. Keeps coustantly on hand a good assortment articles in his line, viz: White and Gilt-baud CHINA Dinner and Tea sets. of, Ware, in ' separate pieces. Fancy Gilt China Tea sets. 44 pieces S12 to $20. Painted China Tea sets, 32 and 44 pieces, at $4 to S7. White GRANITE Dinner sets. , White Granite, Colored and common Dinner, Tea and Toilet ware of various patterns. J Roekingha-.a and YolldV ware, Milk Pans, Cake Pans, Pie Plates, Tea Pots, Spittoons, &c; Stone Jars. CUT, MOULDED AND 1'LAIN GL.1SS WARE IN GREAT VARIETY. ; Superior Table CUTLERY; Silver plated CASTORfe r .r efs, ic.' ml SPOONS; Brittania bpoons, Castors Tea 'Pots. Candk-sticKS, Communion se Cotl'ee Urns. Dish and Plate Covers. Tea Kettles, (Brass aud Copper. ditio;) Oyster Stews. Stews, and a variety of usef ul Tl V AKci. A Oca "im",af,u'.,' WAITERS. LAMPS: for burn liny: l-iuiu, ami Lard standintr and hantring of various intteriis Lamp Glasses and Wicks for Oil and Camphene Lamps; Lamp Glares for Cotton Factories on hand or made to order. Passage anil Guarded Lanterns. Also, a variety of Spoons, Ladles, Skimmers, Dip pers. Brnskes. Table Mats, "Wood Ware, and many other USEFUL ARTICLES, necessary or convenient for Housekeepers. 7K- Goods carelully packed. ESS- Orders will be put up as low as if the parties were present. March 17, 1855. 37-tf BI3K.TAMI1S It. IllSICE, Alloriicj at I,a.vv, FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. May be found at the Office formerly occupied by Walter A. Huske, Esq., on Bow Street. Will attend the Counties of Moore, Cumberland and Robeson. And obtain Bounty Land and Pensions un der the various acts. March "20. 1S55. ' 36-tf J TRUSSES. Abdominal Supporters, Shoulder Braces. Suspensory Bandages, Surgical Instruments. Electro Magneto Machines, .Vc-, vc. A large assortment of the above articles just receiv ed and for sale Viv the Kiihi-rrilier. viz : Chases', Hull s'. Van Home's Marshes', and Gould-i mg s Double and Single Trusses. . Also. G. E. French Trusses. Spring and -Lace Elastic Abdominal Supporter?: Shouldtr Braces for Adults and Children; Suspensory Bamltres- I.noo ifnoo Cn-na an.t Rt.ftk in cs for Varicose Veins; Maw's Enema annaratus; Syringes,-(self nai single); Electro Magneto Machines: Cupping Instru-B ments. ic, S;c. J. N. SMITH, Druggist, North East Corner Market Square. March 12, 1855. 37-3ia i - for the Carolinian. " A MOTHER'S S3CI.E. .. . BY A UDT.V - Y hi !let0 flro rb-iti,1j that a-ill n'orslmdn lia ATlifre- are griefs that all must know- ete rc sorrows that have made us VPeel the tide of human woe. ht the deepest, darkest sorrow, lTh.ough it sere the heart awhile, , .. ' Jape's cheering ray can borrow '.From "a Mother's welcome smile. cre jpre days iu youU' that greet us . . i! tt riiy too bright to tr, o t vs a re past. f iiighofowT-6 s nothing cau beguile, es; Circular, V.H... .,.u . T.A iCf can soothe with fond affection, Like A Mother's gentle smile. There art scenes and sunny places On vvlich mem'ry loves to dwell here aje fond, familiar faces, YVhoStave known and loved us well. But thapast scenes hover o'er us. Andive back the heart awhile, Alt thqrl mem'ry can restore us, j n aHlother's loving smile. fcn'ril, S55. L. C. T. B. "Origin of Rnow-otbingisni. no Tondcr that federal whiggery falls so rffciijy intdthe support of KnowNothingism, now-Notiiingism is but a revival ot old in and federalism. The Declaration of endenye charges as one of the offences of ore the III., cal ted to obs ad his assent e the III., against the colonies, that he bstruct their population by re- to naturalization laws, and to MPaws encouraging the emigration of the liJier to this country. The alieu laws of the uiiistratiou of John Adams are remembered oa of tho main causes of the overthrow of srJism at that day. The following is one of jcjfc olutions ot the lamous llarttord Conveu- sufteld during the last war with England to lt' reason : eVBesoIved, No person who shall hereafter fiijaturalixed citizen- of the United States, irtlbe eligible as a member of the Senate or le) of Representatives of the United States, me eairable ot holding any civil office under itiathoritv of the United States." fere is the identical idea of Know-Nothingism. o Know-Notliingisra being but old fashioned ruhsm, it is no wonder that whiggery so Idy falls into it. nd yet, isnt it a wonder? Isn't it a wonder is jWhiggery can't learu a lesson from the fate ts' predecessor and ancestor? How famous !len law and Hartford Convention have opts a,' Tar7 ruorc TYi famous creed thai damned its ancestor to an infamous notoriety. For federalism made war only on fortijrners ; while modern Whig Know-Nothiug-ismsoes still farther, and invokes the spirit of religious bigotry and intolerance to its aid. -We ask Democrats to think of these things. No man who ever had sense enough to tell wl v he was a Democrat , can fail to detect the ol.leneiny in the modern secret association. Naskrtilc Union and American. Commox Schools. Calvin H. Wiley, Esq., Superintendent of Common Schools, has pulr lisLed his third annual letter of instructions and suggestions to the Examining Committees. Tliov are very good. Mr Wiley states one iu-terestin"- fact, which speaks volumes. When he came into office, the best teachers were those who had not been educated under the f . . g- O T . . I... I. ! atHtees OI Hie v,oiiiiuou ocuuuis, mnv uy mc i. - . I' .........I nvnmiitatinnc! -, T 1 i 1 fTrf,l rlf.ll I 1 iiii,i-r. c mutual cAtiiiiiaAiiun, unu j;ihvi.u v. tifVates the most hopeful laborers in the De iKirtment are those springing from the common - . . , ' X A I. schools. Already, m numerous instances, teucii ms of humble means, spring from the ranks of the common-schools, are taking the front posi tion in qualifications and aptitude for their cal- liii.f and they are not onlv getting before in attainments, but they manifest more hopeful s'h'us in other important respects. Mr WileV, in regard to the books to be used in the schools, recommends the N. C. Reader? i Webster's Spelling ooK, .million's Jnglisii Grammar, Davie's Arithmetics Primary, Men t.,i nmi School Arithmetic. Mitchell's Inter mediate Ueograpny, Worcester s compreiien sive Geography, and Mouteith's Youth's Geo graphy I rrinEXT to II ox. V. Craige. The friends nf Air Craipre were startled, yesterday evening. ! l. ..n5nii- that, bp linrl Iipimi thrown from bis l ')U ll-ill m", - 'iuuirv and seriously injured. He was return iiiifTfroiii Davie Court, and had reached within la fe' y:,rds of gate, when his horse took TbikWMS, clashed off with great violence. Sir JJ. was thrown out. and received a severe inju- rf on tl t ., . , . i 1 ; ie UacK part oi tue neau, aim ii w hs ittfared. at oue time. t one tune, his hie was m danser. w c i Js. . . , , ,,. i. : ,1..i. - I 'ejoice'l to state, uunetcr, uni c ia lumu 4 uer mis morning, auti nun tncic i uu hfension of serious conseqoeuces.' Salisbury Watcimnn JATorcntxo Custom. A common practice in ifnis, which impresses a stranger favorably, is tiit of lifting or taking off the hat when a fnne- passes. A writer on this subject relates e following: "Some vent s since, we were one of that rush- r crowd ever pouring up and down Broadway. Then in front of old St. Paul's all eyes were ttia. tr .1 bv t.h nrmearance of the crew of the pencil war vessel, La Belle Toule, which then feited the United States under tne commaiia i the Prince de Joinville. The crew were in eir uaval dress uniform, bright and beautiful, apd were sauntering along seeing me signis. AW sit once they stopped, formed a line, faced "award, and uncovered. How exquisite and touching was the scene when we discovered in "Sat thoughtless, busy, hurrying crowd, a man of foreign birth, evidently poor and friendless, andel whose arm was carried a tiny coffin, and ? his side the stricken mother. They were in search of a burial for their babe, nnd were jost fcd and unheeded in that gay torrent of human ity, until they met these hardy, tempest-tossed aariners, who on the instant, with bared heads, stood in silent respect, while the sacred ashes of the unknown infant were passing. Such are French manners." Remarks fcy Jadffe Dooirfa. The abolitionists are in the habit of invalida ting the influence of Judge Douglas, by imput ing0 to him mercenary motives, such as being influenced in his course by the possession of a large plantation of negroes. Mr Wade, of Ohio, in the U. S. Senate made the same in sinuation which drew from Judge Douglas the following eloquent and affecting remarks : "Mr President, the Senator from Ohio (Mr Wade) has invaded the circle of my private re lations in search of materials for the impeach ment of my official action. He has alluded to certain southern interests which he .insinuate that I posaess.-aiid.remarked. that" where the treasure is, thereVthe heart is alsoS-So long as Uvirt&meut. tut I wasonc of the largest slave it witlr-ifrirtciirt.-utfldgladf so on this occasion, were it not for the fact that the reference is made in my presence byi Sena tor for the purpose of imputing to me a mer cenary motive for my official conduct. Under these circumstances, silence on my part, iu regard to the fact, might be construed into a confession of gnilt in reference to the im peachment of motive. I therefore say to thel Senator that his insinuation is false, if he has ever searched the records or has any reliable information on the subject. I am uot the own er of a slave and never have been, nor have I ever received, and appropriated to my own use, one dollar earned by slave labor. " It is true that I onee had tendered to me, under circum stances grateful to my feelings, a plantation with a large unmber of slaves upon it, which 1 declined to accept, not because I had any sym pathy with abolitionists or the abolition move ment; but for the reason that, being a northern man by birth, by education and residence, and intending always to remain such, it was impos sible for me to know, understand, and provide for the wants, comforts, aud happiness of those people. I refused to accept them because I was un willing to assume responsibilities which 1 was incapable of fultiling. The fact is referred to iu the will of my father-in-law, as a reason for leaving the plantation and slaves to his only daughter, who became the mother of my infant children, as her separate exclusive estate, with the request that if she departed this life with out surviving children, the slaves should be emancipated and sent to Liberia at the expense of her estate; but in the event she should leave surviving children, the slaves should descend to them, under the belief, expressed in the will, that they would be happier aud better off with the descendants of the family with whom they had been born and raised, than in a distant land where they migh 6nd no . friend to care for them. This brief statement, reluting to private aud domestic affairs, which ought to be permit ted to remain private aud sacred, has been ex torted and wrunir from nie with e" reluct- uiuuica, in iuc - pui iui uiauuc tic K ugji irumic trust. As the truth compelled me to negative the insinuation so offensively made !v the Sena tor from Ohio, God forbid that I should be un derstood by any one as being willing to cast from me any responsibility that now does", or ever has attached to any member of my familj-. So long as life shall last atid I shalJ cherish with religious veneration the memory and virtues of the sainted mother of my children so long as my- heart shall be filled with par ental solicitude for the happiness of those motherless infants I implore my enemies who so ruthlessly invade the domestic sanctuary to do me the favor to believe that I have no as pirations to be considered purer or better than she who was, or they , who are slaveholders. Sir, whenever my assailants shall refuse to ac cept a like amount of this species of property tendered to them under similar circumstances, and shall perform a domestic trust with equal lidelity and disinterestedness, it will be tune enough to impute mercenary motives to me in the performance of my official duties. Fate of Sir John Franklin. An article in the London Athenaeum throws an additional gleam of light over the probable fate of the Franklin expedition, in the shape of a communication by an Esquimaux, named Mastitukwin, who accompanied Dr. Rae's party, and who has been for many years a member of the Wesleyan congregation at Rossville, in Hudson's Bay. The Athenamm saj-s: "Dr. ltae has always considered this native highly efficient and trustworthy. On his re turn to Rossville, the Esquimaux stated that 'he wintered with his party iu a snow house, where they had six weeks constant night. In March last (1854) they started on the ice to the north, and were thirty seven days on their nothern journey. They were one hundred miles beyond the region inhabited by the Esquimaux, but they still found the tracks of the musk ox. Sir John Franklin and his party are dead; but, perhaps, one or two of the men may still be alive and amongst the Esquimaux. ' 'Sir John's watch, all m pieces, with his silver spoons, knives, and forks, were found. The ship was a great godsend to these people; and they now all have good sledges, spears, canoes, xc., oi oaK wood. Dr. ivae ana bis party did not see any of the remains of Sir John and his nartv; but-the Esquimaux infor med him that Sir John was found dead, with his blanket over him and his gun by his side. The probability is that it is not more than two or 3 years since the party perished by hunger.' "Such are the words of Mastituk win's narra tive, as detailed to the Rev. T. Hurlbut, of Rossville Mission, Hudson's Bay. They are entitled to credence, lecause the narrator is a uative of the country, acquainted with the lan guage, and could have had no object iu making a false statement. The varions implements made of oak which were seen in the Esquimaux en campment prove that they must have had access to at least one of the ships of the missing expe dition. . COXVENTIOX OF CHRISTIANIZED JEWS. A convention of Christianized Jews is to be held in New York city in May next. A correspon dent of the Rochester Advertiser says that a prominent matter to be brought before the con vention is the consideration of the return of the Jewish people to Palestine, and to take measures to co-operate with Jews in England (who have already moved in the matter) and other parts of tbe Eastern world. The Irfeh Brlgr.dt. ; ' -1 Who is yonder officer with the white plume? he, is perform ing prodigies of valor.' . 'That is a young officer, sir, bv the name of Fitzroy, the leader of the Irish brigade.' Ahl yes I remember- him, said he, a bravo fellow and the leader of a; brave band. After the battle tell him to report himself to me, 1 have no further need jfpr you. The battle is ours now, bear my orders to Fitzroy.' The tide of battle was indeed turned. Tbe whole garriron were killed or taken prisoner with the exception of COO of the cavalry who el? capeu 10 jiorueiiiownj 1 & T 1 . Otutiji nro'winorning. Fit the GetrteA&od Jl token ot you r lira yer corn,' PoliteTv touch presented his thanks an&'rktired..- In the meantime-the British hearing f the battle and the eucampmeut of the Americans at Trenton, with a large force, under. Cornwallis, set out to meet them. The troops of Washing-" , ton were inferior iti-numbers, . but he was nu willing to retreat without striking a single blow. The two. enemies were only separated by a small stream and from noon till night, a con stunt cannonade .was kept up. After dark. " Washington ordered large flies to be built" in front of his encampment. The fire, shining upon the snow, caused a"; dazzling glare - and ' completely blinded the eyesyof Cornwall's, to the operations going on iu the America, camp. i In perfect order and silence Washington' '.With- drew his army back to Princeton. He iinme- r diately gave battle to the British forces at that place, although his men Were woru down with . hardships and distress. Terribly raced the fight, but bold the American troops bear up ajrainst the bayonets of the veteran foe. until the fall of Gen. Mercer, their gallant leader. slowly they began to recoil. With an exclama tion of despair, ashington spurred his horse u to the gap between the lines and turning his charger's head to the foes shouted in thunder tones, 'Will you give up your general . to the enemy:' I he appeal was not in vain. The bayonets were levelled on etlch side. A roar ot musketry swept through the air like the rattling thunder. After the first shock Washington was seen amid the glimpse of the smoke, arguing on his soldiers. Fitzrov, who had been sent to the rear with a command, seeing his general safe, dashed, his rowells into the flanks of his steed and flew to his side, exclaiming, 'Thank Godl yonr ex cellency is safe,' at the same time weeping liko a child for joy. Jso time for thanks now. Head yonr brigade and charge bayonets.' In an instant, Fitzroy was at the head dt his corps. A deafening," shout greeted him. Pointing with his sword to , the eneror, uo..crici-o tJwlMMM8j- 'IriKUmet. r.- cliargel' ot a " word - was spoken. Every musket was levelled; not . man flinched rapidly and With heavy tramp of Mars, the gallant squadron charged the foe; like' the sweeping tornado everj'thing went down before it. At the same time the Americans charged upon the flank. The shout of victory rent the air. The British were again defeated. When the smoke cleared away, Fitzroy was found mortally wounded. Alas! Mournfully the Irish . Brigade gathered around their fallen leader; tenderly they lifted him up, that the cool air, might revive him; carefully they placed him upon their guns and bore him to his tent. It was a solemn scene; Fitzroy lay dying, around him were gathered the bravest officers of the army, with heads uncovered; Washing ton stood near him. Slowly and with difficulty, he nubound a scarf from his waist and handed it to his servant John who stood near him. 'John,' said he in a low tone,'' 'take this scarf to Julia; tell her that it is spotless. No dishonor has stained its folds; tell her that Clarence Fitzroy was no craven, but died at his post of duty.' Here his voice became indistinct, a terrible shudder ran through his frame, but it eoon passed away. A smile lit up his features arid Ins lips moved; they bent thcmsel.es down to catch his dying words; they caught the words, 'Irishmen charge,' his lips ceased to move; his arms sank motionless by his side I he funeral music of the dirge floated over the plain inter mingled with the wild death song of the Irish Brigade. Clarence Fitzroy slept. At the time this thrilling scene transpired, did the great Washington dream that iu bin own State seventy years hence, organized Land of men would exist, swum lo proscribe the children of Fitzroy from oil offices and lo inhibit their enlistment iu our Army and Navy? Ya skke clock-making Startling statistics. We find the following interesting article the New Haven Palladium : "The cloek business of the cour rnn wnviii is iimu iti nniui-i w-iu i t ic t lu.rv that the capital yearly invested is now $300,000, and that the annual business now amounts to 1,000,000. Of this one-half is done in this city, one-fourth in Bristol, and one-for.rth iu Plymouth; and from it. two thousand men, willi families, derive their entire support. 'The number of clocks made by the Jeromo Manufacturing Company, of New Haven is 200,000 a year, 20,000 per month, and 00 per day, embracing fifty distinct varieties. The highest wholesale price per dozen is $100; tho lowest, $10. " To produce these they annually consume the following raw material : 'Pine lumber, 2,500,000 feet; mahogany and rosewood, 1,000,000 feet; looking-glass plates, 50,000 feet; boxes of glass, 4,000 feet; casks nails, 1500 feet; iron, 900 tons; glue, 500 barrels; rolled and cast brass, 150 tons; varnish, 100 barrels; zinc, 35 tons. "Their lumber is obtained directly from Maine and western ew l ork. I he other materials are mainly if not wholly purchased ii New York city." Removal - of a Seat of Government. The bill to take the sense of the people of Louisia na on the question of the removal of the seat of Government from Baton Rogue to New Orleans having passed both houses of the Legislature of that State and been signed by the Governor, is now a law. The question will be submitted to the people at the general election in Noveu. tfer next. t7W kind g ,5ftev - ,'- -v. , i ft - 5 i
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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