.1 5EN4T?ITrVT-Jr3r'C:3.18:T: T:
-... .noisiiio .Btmnn.-t . .
A message was received from the Jlouse or Com
inbM, 'proposing V rote IbrtliwJt" for we J
stating that die names of H. T. Clark, and.WV A.
WrixhkTand J.P. E.s Hardy, re witndrtwn fmm
th nomination- The Senate then proceeded to Vote.
Mr. Hinea received 14 Totes, MrrCameron 3AIrv
Mebd&e 7, Mr. Ehringaans 24, and Afr. Collins 3.
The Senate then proceeiexfto the order of the day
via A Bill to authorize the. Qommissioneri of the
Town ef Wilmington to borrow Two Hundred Thoo
aaad Dollars and for other purposes, and the amend
ments proposed by the Julickry Committee thereto.
The amendments were concurred in, and after con-
siderahle debate, tne mil, as amended passeu iu se
onl reading. , ,, " .: , - - ., -
Mr, Russell presented the following Resolution :
" BaolceJy (the House of Commons concurring,)
Thatjthe two Houses adjourn sine die on Saturday,
the 9th Instant .;-VV ' : 7"
Mr. Graves tnoTed that the said Resolution be
made the special order of the day for the 9th Inst
The Yeas and .Nays being called for.'U was deci-
ded In the affirmative--Yeas 33, Nays 9. k ; :
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration of the Bill to enforce the State's
indemnity agaiast loss on account of her suretyship
for the Raleigh end Gaston Rail Road Company,
and the amendments proposed thereto by the Com
mittee to whom it was referred. The said amend
meats were agreed to, and the Bill as amended, was
read the second and third times and passed. Mr.
Graves mored that the said Bill be made the special
Order of the day for Tuesday next, at 12 M, which
was agreed to. ' ' .'V
On motion of Mr. GraTes, the Bill to authorise
the Commissioners of the Town of Wilmington to
borrow Two Haudred Thousand DolUrs, and for o
ther purposes, was. made' the special order of the
day for Monday next. ' . '
' The Engrossed Bill to amend an Act entitled an
Act to incorporate the Neptune Ftre Company, in
the Town of Washington, was read the third time,
' passed and ordered to be Enrolled, j :
- Mr. Gilmer introduced a Bill to revive and re-establish
the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road, and for
ether purposes ; which was read the first time, and
; ordered to be referred to the Committee on internal
Improvement. ',;
The Resolution concerning Public Swamp Lands
in the County of Hyde, was read the second time
. and on motion of Mr. .Thompson, postponed indefi
. .lately.:' " '.' I . t ... .' :kI ,
. The Senate the&itook a recess until 3 o'clock, P. M.
v fi. KVSSIXQ ' SE3SI0S. .
The Bill Jo incorporate the Town of Windsor, in
the County of Bertie j and the BUI making compen
sation for Jurors, who shall hereafter be summoned
to serreon Coroner5' I nquests' in the County of
-Northampton passed their third readings, and were
ordered to be Extolled . . t
. The Bill to incorporate the Town of Franldins
ville, in the County, of Randolph; and .
The BUI to incorporate the Oxford Manufactu
ring Companypassed their third readings and were
ordered to be Engrossed.
- Mr. Halsey introduced the following' Resolution,
which paased first reading: -i
Resolved, That the President and Directors of the
" Literary Fund, be directed to make sale, either pri
vately or at "public Auction, of such portions of U
reclaimed 'Swamp Lands belon?-aId Fund,
and open, sueh turns a they may deem compatible
with the nublie interest. 1
The Senate proceeded to the election ef one Trus
tee of the University. Mr. Ehringhaus received 26
votes. Mr. Mebane 12, and Mr. Hines 2.
Mr. Exum, from the Committee superintending
the election,' reported that Mr. Mebane was duly
elected. - .
The Engrossed Resolution in faTor of E.S. Moore,
Sheriff of Caldwell County, and
v A Bill to incorporate the Whitehouse Cavalry, in
the County of Robeson; also'
: ". The Bill to protect the Public Bridges within this
State, were read the second and third times, passed
and ordered to be Enrolled,
- HOUSE 0F"C0MM0NS.
" ' mousing sessiox 'V,
Mr. Stone, ef Graavill. presented a petition fiom
sundry chiseas of tiraavitle County, praying the. es
tablishment of a new County out of a portion of their
.limits. Referred to the Committee on Proposition
aad Grievance. ' .
Mr. Murphy presented a petition from certain eit
. xSo or New Hanover CoQoiy, preying that a portion
of said County may be attached ,U the County of
Sampson ; which was referred to the Committee on
Proposition and Gr e vanes
-" Mr. Waddell. ef Chatham, presented a Revolution
concerning the Cape Fear Navijratioo Cenipxny ; and
Mr. Chuna, of Bunco rab. Bill la amend an Act,
entitled an Act extending the lime ef perfecting the
title le lauds heretofore entered, passed at the leal
ressioq of the General Assembly. These ware read
the first time and passed r
-On motioa of Mr. Stt Ie, ef Richmond, a message
Wat sent ta the Senate, proposing to sot forthwith,
Sot tare Tnnteea of the Uuiversity. , The prepoaitioa
era agreed to by the Senate, and the Hue then
proceeded te vote. . Mr. Ilinen received 49 votes;
Mr Mebane 56; Mr. Enrmghao 26 ; . Mr. Collie
S3 ; Mr. Cameron 54; aad Mr. Avery 16.
Mr. Scott; on behalf of the Tellers, resorted, that
Thoma N Camera had received a majority of the
, whole number of voir cart, and that he waa duly
Reeled, and no other pertoa in nomioatiou had re
cerved such majority. ' '
Oa motion f Mr. Stone, of Granville, a mewsge
was sent to the Senate, proporiog to vote this after
noon, at half-past three o'clock for the remaining
Trustee, aud informing that body that the name of
Vf.'F-. CoHin war withdrawn. A message was re
ceived from the Senate agreeing to the propoaitMu.
On motion of Mr. Rayoer, of Hertford, the .Com
mittee on the Judiciary were instructed to enquire
into, the propriety of paying ta R. W. Ash ton $250,
for services aHrged to have been rendered in taking
eare of the Goveromett House in the years 1834 end
1835. . . ,
Mr. Hicks, from the Jodiciary Committee, reported
a Rill concerning securities for th prosecution of
sails ; which pa-sed first reading.
Mr. Waahiagton, from the sam Committee, re
potted favorably on the BUI from the Senat. eon
earning Clerks and Masters in Equity. The said
Bill, aDer andergoing several amendments, was, en
motion of Mr, D. A Barnes, postponed indefinitely. .
- .Mr. Mebane. from the Committee on Propositions
sad Grievssee, to whom was referred the memorial
Wake rtantv in relation to the
bslrucUons of Fkh pasnrpNease River, reported
that it is not expedient to legislate on thai subject,
and asked to be discharged from the1 further conside
ration cf the subject. The report was concurred in.
Mr. Mebane, from the nam CommHt.ee, to whom
were referred the Petition from Perqei moos County,
Su relaUoa t Licenses to Retail 'Spiritou Liquors ;
and lb Peik ion from Perron County, concerning tbo
Betting on Elections, reported that it is not expedient
to legislate en tbeee subjects as proposed, and pray ed
"ifi be discharged from their further consideration.
" Th Report was eooenrred in. '
, Mr. Mebane, from the same Committee, reported
a Bill to repeal an Act, entitled 'an Act to' prevent
r "beating of Fowl in the County of Carteret;
:vhieh reused first reading. f !
' Tba JJUJ graaling a further extension of eredit on
the Beads endorsed by the SUU for the Wilmington
Sl Raleigh Rail Road Company, and also on the debts
da the State aad the Literary Fund by tha said
Company, was read the second time and after some
time spent in debate the BUI was rejected by the fol
lewtag vote: Yeae 13, Nays 87. - -'' .
' ' Mr. Williams, of New Hanover; then moved that
. the vot b reconsidered. ' Tli motion prevailed,
..and the qnestiou again recarriog on the - passage of
the said Bill en its second reading, he moved to amend
the said Bi3, by sTriking but ail after the enacting
cjana, and Inserting as aft amendoMat, a'substUnt
'which he offered. The ameadment was adopted,
and the Bill passed secoad readiag. " :- . '-.
' '' A message was received from the Sea at. inform-
. lag that lb had passed the Engrossed Resolatta
piwviding for Equipping and paying 'the expenses of
the Volnatsers t - Wiimingtoa and' Charlotte, and
asking the eonenrreae of the House. I The said Res
olution passed first reading. ) T V- AM M .T
.The Bil to dispose of a portMO of the onvirreyed
' land in Cherokee County and for oUr pttrposes, was
v
read; the, second timerwheir "Mr."GirytJ,"nf "Surry,
moved to amend said BiU in the last'liue er-the third
section by' striking oat the Word tern and ioaertiog
?fln."-'. After some-, discussion. the question on
the adoptiep of this araesdtnent, was decided in the
yrKui- a vol w v najc vv. - i,' . 7
. . l"be House then took a reeeas.anUl 3 o'clock.
SYssisa. SESsicrt. 1.
r The House resumltue consideration of the Bill
under consideration at the time of taking the recess,
ana tne qaesi ion 040x1 me saia iitu pass its second
reading 1 waa decided In the affirmative. ,k . ,j .
", The House then proceeded to the execution of the
joint order, aixl voted for one Trustee of the Uni
versity the names of Messrs. Hincs and Arcry.be-
lug wuaurawa irvia me .noininMion. Lil f. meDane
received 79 votes, 'and Mr. Ehringhans . T '
"Mr. Guim,on behalf of the Tellers,' reported that
OSes Mehane had received a majority of the whole
number of votes given, nd hat he was duly elected.
Mr. Ellis, of Rowan, moved to reconsider the vote
by which was passed on the third reading, the Bill
to regulate the appointment of Field Officers of Re
giments of Volunteers, called into the service of the
United States, and the question Will the House so
reconsider? was decided La the affirmative Yeas
6-L Nays 44. -: . .-,, L . . , , .,.
J Mr. Chunn, of Buncombe, introduced a Resolution
relating to the. appointment of the Officers of the
Volunteer Regiment, called for by the President :
which passed its first reading. This Resolution pro
vides that the two Houses shall proceed on Monday
afternoon next, at 4 o'clock, by joint baDotlo the e
lection of said Officers, and those persons receiving
the highest number of votes, shall be commiseioned
by the Governor accordingly. " " j '
A messnce was received from HisExcellenrv, the
Governor, transmitting a copy of the Correspondence
between the War Department, called for by the Re
solution of yesterday. The .Correspondence-was
read, and then sent to the Senate, with a proposition
w priai ine same. .
On motion of Mr. Par rear, of Surry, the Commit
tee on the Judiciary were instructed (if in their o
pinion they deem it expedient) to report a Bill to
compel Sheriffs and Coroners to give receipts for
process placed in their hands for service or collection.
Mr. Davenport, of Tyrrell, offered .the following
Resolution the consideration ofwhichT on motion,
was postponed to, and made the order the day for
the 11th instant: '
Jtaohtd, the Senate. concurring That the two
Houses of this General Assembly adjourn jm die on
Monday,' the 11th inst end that, the Clerks make
up their estimates to that time . '
The House then adjourned until Monday, at 10
o'clock, A. M, . , . . -
fWe copy from the tJWilmington Chroniclej'? the
following Card, as that paper states that the error
complained of, was made on the authority of the
Registeb.: !
T0 the Editor of the Chronicle :
Deas Sia: I am reluctant to appear before the
public, but an imperative sense of duty to myself
forces me to it. I am reported in your paper of the
23d instant, as having voted against the Bill to
Charter the Wilmington and Manchester Rail Road
Company, when the fact is, that I voted for it upon
every reading, and felt a deep Interest in itspasg
By giving the above shorUfifcse-e -taaertion, you
Will much obligexsee.
r -"."Tours, very respectfully.
n -u:; : I M.LONG.
the; -jnatigubati6n.
. P? PHJay W, at 12 ecloekl the Members ef
the Senate, according to previecri ajrangementi re-j tl9Pitice orthelw,LathewTcralCou
1 SUPREME COURT.
The following gentlemen have been- admitted to
Courts
RAkBIftH REGISTER.
M Oar's are the piano of fair, delightful peace t -Vnwarp"d
by party rage to lite like brother."
RALEIGH, N. C.
Tuesday, January 5, 1847.
E7 We understand that the " Christmas Eve
Frolic," as reported for this paper, has been miscon
ceived by one or two gentlemen, whose names are
therein introduced. The very heading given to it,
and the whole spirit of the Report, ought to have
shown, as we think it did, that the whole affair was,
what it purported to be, a Christmas Frolic, and had
no 'connexion with the legitimate business of Leg
islation. We would say, however, in relation to one
of the gentlemen alluded to, (Mr. Walses, of David
sonj that no one occupies higher ground in the Le
gislature, as a thorough business member, and a man
of capital sense, than he does, and certainly no one
is more devoted to the interest of his constituents.
THE STATE'S CREDIT.
It became necessary, a few days since, to clothe
the Public Treasurer of the State, with power to bor
row a considerable sum of money by the 1st instant,
to meet the liabilities of the State, on account of her
endorsement of Rail Road, Bonds. The Governor
advised the. Legislature, of the necessity, and forth
with a Resolution, waa introduced, for obtaining the
sanction of the Legislature to procure the same. . It
was promptly acted upon by both Houses, and North
Carolina now. stands, where she will always stand,
the "good and the honest old State," .whose word
is her bond, and by whose citiieas, Repudiation is
considered
"A monster of such horrid mien,
" As to be hated, needs but to be seen."
RALEIGH ND GASTON ROAD.
A Bill is now before the Legislature, to revive and
re-establish the Raleigh and Gaston Road. It pro
poses thai the Legislature shall provide for a joint
ownership of the Road, between the State and Ahe
original Stockholders of the Company, on condition
that the said Stockholders shall subscribe $200,000
to the extension of the Road to the South Carolina
line. '
This is a most important measure, and is, really,
so equitable and just in its provisions, that we can
not allow ourselves to doubt its success. - Its passage
will certainly secure the extension of our Road,
thereby enhancing the value'of the State's share one
hundred per eentn while, at the same time, it will, in
some slight measure, indemnify the public-spirited
and patriotic individuals, who built the Raleigh and
Gafrmltoad. . '. ".'- ' "
. THE WESTERN TURNPIKE. ' ;
- "Ve regret exceedingly Usee, with what little fa
vor, the BUI for effecting this important' improve
ment, has been received at the present Sessions tWa
cannot believe that the apathy evinced towards this
measure, proceeds from direct hostility to it. It must
bo the result of other causes, unexplained perhaps,
the lateness of the period at which the Bill was "ta
ken up for consideration. It was introduced at a Te
rr early day, by its earnest advocate, Mr. Woonrw,
tlstica could bo" procuredV It Is not too late ;tftn
now, however, to pass it, ifMembers are so inclined.
mi aiii 1 . . t
C3r Wei
7 viwaj a ihv evuwwMwev j - j p
MoroJxonditio ofthtWoltd? .Tho PuSUo general
ly are invited to attewVand wo predict tax them a
richtntoUexoaltrAL
This article la in treat demand In this City, and
we believe one' thousand Hogs could be sold at fair
prices. But few Families, comparatively, have laid
in weir suppry. - . .
paired to the Hall of the House of Commons,
ness tae.inanguraUon;of Governor Geahax. As
the Senators entered, the Metnbers jof, the. House
rose and received then standing! and uncovered.--Soon
after the Governor elect, attended" by the Joint
Committee of the twi Hodses, and the Judges eflhe
Supreme Court, made his appearance. 1 Every niche
and corner of the'Gallery was filled by speetators,
the largest portion of whom belonged, to the faiier
sex, who imparted to the solemnities of the occasier
a living, inspiring beauty. . f . - .
The Speaker of the Senate,: having announced to
the Convention the object of its assembling, His Ex
cellency, Governor Gkabax, rose and delivered the
subjoined excellent Inaugural Address, ia a manner,
so earnest and imposing, as to rivet the attention of
the densely thronged Hall At its conclusion, the
Oaths of Office were administered by Chief-Justice
Rurriw; whereupon, the Senate again retired, in
the order of their entrance to their own Chamber.
Senators, and Gentlemen of the House of Commons :
With profound gratitude to the People of the State.
for the renewed expression of their favorable opin
ion, I am here, a second time, under public and sa
cred solemnities, to assume . the office of their Chief
Magistrate, The trust is undertaken with diffidence.
Its weight, its cares and responsibilities have been
felt, and are therefore appreciated. Conscious of
my deficiencies, such humble attributes as I possess,
will be exerted to deserve the continued confidence of
my fellow-citizens 1 And in all that may depend on a
just sense of obligation, rectitude of intention devo
tion to the public welfare, and an ardent admiration
and attachment for the free Constitution which I am
called to administer, their partiality shall bo justi
fied ; happy, if in yielding up authority at the close
of the prescribed period, the prosperity of the State'
shall have been, in however, small a degree, advanced
by my efforts, and her honor preserved inviolate.
To a casual reader of the Constitution, it must be
obvious, that the powers and duties of the Executive,
though important and arduous, are in a great degree
subsidiary merely, to those of the General Asscirbly.
Ti r . 1 . : r 1 : l . i t 1 .
a usjviiuus spirit vt .uvcrtjr, wiucu ciiarucierizej our
fathers,- not only annulled ail power in that depart
ment, to veto or suspend the execution of Laws, but
an essential prevision of the-Bill of Rights, requires
it to be u kept separate and distinct" from the func
tion of Legislation. To affect the public policy, there
fore, for good or evil, the origination of measures, as
well as their perfection, belongs to the Legislature,
To the Executive, in this sphere of public agency, is
permitted only!" the province of recommendation. I
have too recently exercised this privilege, respecting
the present condition of ur affairs, to detain you
with repetitions now.
It is deemed, however, not inappropriate to the
' v.
. . . J.r . . , 7 . . . r . , rilittll '" ii i ll I 'mnn so elected, the Commission
present point of time, the termination of onfladn'e- Ki tlv; v y?J i. .... . ,
ilf.?- . .r imtnTi in rn tn which his rank entitles him.
IJkl BtlUU Nl VV 1 1 IJ W mm J
each other, what is the ac
CO:
and o
posture of the great interests committed to our
charge, on this day ? What is the situation of our
Finances . and Revenue ? . Has suitable provision
been made to meet the public engagements, and pre
serve, the fiith of the State 1 Is our system of Edu
cation equal to the wants of the community, and does
it diffuse the blessing over the country, which ought
to flow from it 1 Is our Agriculture, the greatest
source of our wealth, properly encouraged by public
authority, and has it been supplied with that neces
sary desideratum, cheap and easy access to markets?
Are our Highways such, as a free people in this age,
are entitled to 1 Does our Commerce prosper ?
Have our Mineral resources been sufficiently ex
plored, aud do our Mining and Manufacturing in
terests flourish as they might? Is Justice dispensed
speedily and cheaply, so as to maintain right, suppress
crime, and uphold the public morals? Is our Mili
tia system upon a footing of usefulness and efficien
cy, answering the design of its establishment ?- In
fine, have our population all the conveniences and
advantages, which they-may justly expect from an
enlightened and parental Government ? How do we
compare, in any or all of these respects, with other
members of the Union ? These are questions of jno
mcnt to ns, and our constituents not propounded to
imply a defectiveness or inferiority, where it may
not exist, but to awaken attention to those domestic,
but important concerns (too little respected, possibly
in our conflicts for political ascendancy.) which lie
at the foundation of the prosperity and happiness of
the people, and the true glory of-the State. Such
an examination is due to the generous confidence re
posed in us. Should it reveal defects, it is the office
of the Statesman, to determine in what, with tho re
sources at our command, we eau meliorate the condi
tion of things. It is not alone sufficient that we hare
a Republican Constitution, equal in wisdom of pro
vision, as I firmly believe, to any in the world, mild
and equal laws, and s Representative Government,
derived from the popular will. These are our in
heritance, from,' past generation Agencies in the
hands of public men, for the promotion of the public
good. Our own obligations to preserve, to amend,
to improve, to the ntmost of our faculties and resour
ces, are but increased by their possession, and by the
examples of those, who have transmitted them to us.
In whatsoever measures, for the advancement of the
public weal, your enquiries may result, my hearty
co-operation shall not be wanting.
-Relying on the indulgence I have heretofore so
liberally experienced, in the service of the State, and
humbly trusting in the protection and guidance of
that Deity, whose Superintending care is over nations
as well as individuals, and who has so bountifully fa
vored us in all past time on his Holy Oracles, as
the witness of truth, 1 new take upon me the Oaths
of loyalty to the Government, and fidelity and im
partiality in my Official trust
THE RE-DISTRICTING BILL.
If the u Standard" will publish the Speeches on
the Whig side of the House, on the Re-districting
question, me will insert those made by our opponents.
And, thus the People will see both sides. We pause
for a reply. Will the Editor do it ? . y--
TRUSTEES 6F THE UNlVJEftSTTY.
The following gentlemen have beTee32bru3
tees of the University, by the Leisjjrep fill va
cancies, vis: John A. Gil;
e
W. Courts, of Rockingham
Walter F. LeaJi, of RichmOfld ; Thomas N. Cameron
of Cumbenand, taajJUes Meoane, vs u range, .
APPROPRTjSpir FpR .VOLUNTEERS.
It gives ps pleainretSrstate, that the Preamble and
Resolutions appropriating Ten Thousand Dollars for
equippingTuid paying the expenses of our Volunteer
Regiment to their places of Rendezvous, has passed
the Senate. Let the House now do'its duty. ''" ' '
VAN AMBURGH IN RALEIGH. '
The Editerf the a Standard" boasts of having
Uaashed Federalism, howling to its den.' Very
possibly. Federalism, and all other Cattle might be
OTfun liotfog from the general appearance
era tamer of wild beasts; but he ought
and deem it "a fear of his lash,. It
S. Olin Talley. of WilmSgteisf -"r
a nomas sucnarason, ex itewoern ; - :J?
J ames , M. McCorkle of. Wadesboro7 r 4
Quincy F. Neal, of Caswell County ! I
Joseph. Batchelor. of Halifax - '
PeWittC. Stoned of Franklin County?;
Jesse R. Stubbs, of Beaufort County j. .
H. A. Badliam, of Edeate; ,
J. Alexander Fox, of Charlotte f i .
Thomas T. Slade, of Lincelnton
Alfred G.- Foster, of Lexington ; ' A '
Thomas B. Bailey, of Hillsborough f
, N. N. Fleming, of Rowan'County ;
Joseph T. Rhodes, WjlkesborV Wilkes Conaty y
Thomas Beckwith, Plymouth ; : '
William Hill, of Wilmington, ' .
And. the following gentlemen have been admitted to
Superior Court Practice, vis -
'James Banks, Fayetteville ; . ; '
G: W. Baxter, Rutherford County ;
J. L-'Bridgers, EJgecomb County ;
Josiab rL. Urooks, iar bo rough ;
Hill Burgwyn, Elizabeth City ;
Thomas O. Brown, Bladen County ; '
Newton Coleman, Buncombe County :
A. T. Davidson, Murphy, Cherokee County;
V. Garland, Greensborough ;
Lucius J. Johnson, Chowan County ;
William L. Mixell, Williamston, Martin County ;
John Rolen, Cherokee County ;
Peter K. Rounsaville, Lexington ' ;
Clement G. Wright, Bladen County.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.
The Bill to regulate the Appointment of Field
Officers of Regiments of .Volunteers, called into the
service of the United States, has passed both branch
es of the General Assembly, and h. therefore, now a
Law. The Act provides
First That whenever any Regiment, or Regi
ments of Volunteers from this State, shall be called
into the service of the United States, the Field Offi
cers of each Regiment shall be chosen by the Pri
vates as well as Officers thereof, a majority of whom
shall bo requisite to a choice.
Seconffy That as soon as deemed proper, after
the arrival of the Companies at the place of Rendez
vous, the Captains shall call together the Officers and
Privates of the Regiment, and proceed to the elec
tion of the Field Officers ; the Captains superinten
ding the election, and the voting to be by ballot.
And Thirdly That upon such an election taking
place, the Captains of Companies composing the Re
giment, or a majority of them,' shall furnish to each
and every Field Officer, aCertificate stating the fact
and the office to which he is elected ; and upon the
presentation of sochrJufi-iww,Tglur ,Be,
CONGRESS.
Since this Paragraph was prepared, the House of
Commons has reconsidered the vote by 'which the
Bill passed its third reading. It is, therefore, still
before that body. And, in addition, a Resolution
has been introduced by Mr. Cuun;, to elect the Of
ficers by the Legislature. -
iCTdiuilfbr
-John KerfTTst
THE JAUNT TO WILMINGTON.
We have conversed with a number of the gcntle
men, who visited Wilmington during the Christmas
Holy days, and we have never seen a more delight
ed set of people. Bit we knew this would be so.
The fact is, the citizens ef Wilmington are u Past
masters," in all that pertains to good fellowship.
They not only know how to do the genteel thing,
but they have the spirit and liberality to carry
it out
We are always glad to hear of these interchanges
of visits, between citizens of distant points of our
State. They have a salutary social and political
bearing. The jealousies and alienations, which ex
ist among persons, living remote from each other,
are removed by visiting each other's homes. Ac
quaintances, thus formed, give a new tone to their
feelings, and they separate with an expansion of
mutual interest, to which they were before strangers,
and limited only by the boundaries of their country.
Indeed, the delightful courtesies of social intercourse,
are so frequently interrupted by local jealousies and
rival interests, that it is refreshing to heazsof such
it i m ' . n m ,
a "icast oi reason, ana now oi soui."
dispe&fr
oCIaJmcd
SSJ .J"
but was ordered to lie on the tawe, unui certain Wfcl fro Vwn confession,' that U is fond of the
lask like another 'certain 11 domestic 'animal He
("thanks Mr. Gmtxa for his denunciations P -. Well,
reaped to girVniuce,WProfe lk would oon resent than, but there is no
tor Dims, of our University, will dearer a x-ecturtn ' . : , !
on to-morrow (Wednesday) eienlhS at Mi i r past e
o'clock in the Methodist Church, a "The present
l r Smh J
.-''- -THE SEAT OF WAR. '; '
GetC Tavxojt is still at Monterey, Gen, Woth
is at SaltUlo, and Gen. Woot, has; been ordered to
Uks vxxsessloa of tho Tfwntif Parrasj the. Inhabit
ants of which j were prepared, peaceably to receive
him.; Cea.TATLoa .was about tojnarch to tho at
tack of Victoria, apost important to open a commu
hl5!iHon with San Luis PotosL- It was expected that
SavtxAkwa' would resist it In fact, the Officers
look for harder fighting than they hare yet experi
enced.' -
OUR RAILROADS.
We heard a gentleman remark, a few days since,
that the cost of conducting operations on, or keeping
up, the Raleigh Sl Gaston Rail Road, was much
greater than that on the Wilmington Rood. It so
happened, at the time, that we were printing a docu
ment for the Legislature, which enabled us to insti
tute a comparative statement of labor of all kinds, for
both ordinary and extraordinary repairs of Road and
Bridges, as shown by the Reports of both Roads, for
the past year, and we annex the result of our calcu
lations :
The Wilmington Road is 161 miles long, and em
ploys 259 hands- being equal to I 60-100 hands per
mile, or 62-100 of a mile per hand.
The Raleigh Road is 85 miles long, and employs
only 30 hands being 58-100" of a hand per mile, or
1 70-100 of a mile to the' hand.
Or, within a fraction of three times the amount of
labour per mue, on tne rormer uoad, there is on
the Utter.
The current expenses of all kinds, on the Wil
mington Road, are $1,190 per mile.
On the Raleigh and Gaston Roadf541 per mile.
. The amount of running per mile, on. both Roads,
being about the same both keeping up a daily Mail
line; though the freight business on our Road, is
about 40 per cent greater per. mile, than the Wil
mington Road. -
DEATH OF THE HON. ALEX. BARROW.
The Hon. Alexander Barrow; U S. Senator,
from the ijiate of: Louisiana, died at Brnum's
Hite) yesterday morning, at & o'clock. He ar
rived in Baltimore, a few days since. In apparent
ly good health. He wasattai kedon Friday night
with a" violent cold, to which rapidly succeeded
other symptoms of an alarming character. He
was attended from the first, by bis friend, Doct.
Smith, member of Congress from the, West, and
also, by Drs. Mackenzie and Buckler, of Balti
more, and .Drs. McCiellan and Chapman, of Phil
adelphia, but fn spite of all the skill of these em
inent physicians, his disease continued to baffle
all remedy. As a last effort,. Dr G. B. Smith,
was called to administer the ealvanic battery.
but it' was without favorable effect, and hieconti-
n.ue.d to grow wor8e,unliI death , came to ri
him from nain. . , .
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Messrs. Archer, and Crittenden, of the Senate
and Messrs. Croz,ier, Bell, Gentry, Foote, and
Gov. V nee, or toe House oi Kepreseutatives, ar
rived by the evening train,-fromFWashington, on
Monday, in time to be present at the' last solemn
scene. They found their friend still in posses
session of his facnlties, which he retained until
the last. Senator Barrow was accompanied by
his son. a lad of about 12 years' of age. His wife
and ibe remainder of hi family are in Louisiana,
and have yet to hear of their adJbereaveroeiL ,
His remains were attended to the WasbJogtou
cars, . yesterday afternoon at, 5 o'clock, by Jthe
Msvor and City Cooneils, Gerre E. RicrHrdsoo
Eiw Attorney General otMary land; and a Bom
ber oi the members .or the lat ana tne memners
of Confirress mentioned above, with the Hon. Rev
erdy Johnson, accompanied the remain to Wash-
In; the Senate, n the 50th, Mr. Mangom aunou
eed the death of Mr. Barrow, of Louisiana, where-
upon, without reading th&oornatp the Senate ad
journed. '-".''--' :..' V-V. L "
In theouse, Mr.Harralsoi?, from"the Commit
tee onMilitary Affairs, reported & Bill for. the rais
ing of- tea additional Regimeats ef the Regular
Aray, to serve ttunngta War,i . ; ; v
In the-Senate, on the 31st, -Mr Johnson, of Law
rose and in appropriate terms announced tre aenui
ef his lamented colleairne, tne Hon. Alexander car-
row, paying a just tribute to his high character and
the many virtues wnien adornea tne man. - . r--Mr.
Bentea the rose and ia a very feeling and
impressive manner, borw- testimony to , the exaited
worth, the noble heart, , and the ; inanly disposition
by which Mr. Barrow was distingoished. 5 t "
Mr. Breese also eare utterance to a few 'remarks
of a similar character, and was followed by Air. Han
negan, whose sad and solemn eloquence touched, the
hearts of all who heard him. . ,-.. ' .
Mr. Crittenden then rose,much affected, and said
TV.T w Piwieirlanf Tf 7a mv inronTinn cii' nAVAirait
S,vat A. IVOlUVUVl AW 0 SJLSJ lUkMVWUj OUS AAV UW1 s,
needless it may be, after what has been already said,
to bear my testimony I beg your pardon, sir
Here Mr. Crittenden sat down completely over
powered by emotion. '
Mr. Mangum then moved.the customary resolu
tions, whichrwere adopted in silence, and
I he Senate adjourned. v
I The Committee of arrangements consists of Mes
srs. Mangum, Berrien, Huntington, Speight, Cor-
win ana Uass.j , .
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Haralson,
from the Military Committee, reported a Joint Res
olution for the supply of Volunteers with' clothing.
The Resolution was read twice and passed" without
objection. - f - 5 .' '
The resolutions from the Senate were received,7
and Mr. Morse, of La, responded' to them in a most
impressive and eloquent manner. I he House adopt
ed the usual resolutions of respect, and then adjourn
ed to attend the funeral, to-morrow. -
P 0 STSC R I P T
Nj ; BANK OF THE STATE.
The General Annual Meeting cf the Stockhold
ers of the Bank of the State of North Carolina,
was held at their Banking House, in this City, yes
terday. T homas McGehee, Esq. of Person County, was
unanimously chosen Chairman, and W. R. Gai.es
was appointed Secretary.
A majority of the Stock being found, on examina
tion, to be represented, the President (Judge Came
ron) submitted a most satisfactory exposition.f the
eonaitionTof the Bank ; -which may be inferred from
the fact, that after paying the Dividend of Four per
cent, due yesterday, the Bank has on hand, of undi
vided profits, a surplus of $189,000 in round num
bers. Gov. Geaham offered the following Resolution,
which was adopted :
Resolved unanimously, That the course pursued by
the President and Directors of the Bank, in conduc
ting the. affairs of the Institution during the past
year, meets with the hearty concurrence of the Stock
holders. The Stockholders then proceeded to the election
of seven Directors of the Principal Bank as follows 5
Duncan Cameron, William Boylan, G. W. Mor
decai, Charles Manly, Alfred Jones, John H.Bryan,
William Peace.
. YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS
We have only a line to say, that yesterday, in the
Senate, the Bill authorizing the Commissioners of
Wilmington to borrow 5200,000, passed its third
reading, and was sent to the House of Commons.
In the House, after considerable debate, in which
Messrs. D. A. Barnes, Flemming and Hieks advoca
ted, and Messrs. Brogden and Wilson opposed the
measure, the Bill providing for the appointment of a
Commissioner of Common School, was rejected on
its second reading, 86 to 26.
In this City, on Wednesday evening last, by the
Rev. Drury Lacy, Mr. A. J. Crocker, to Miss Mary
D. Royster. . .f -
ATTENTION WAKE CAVALRY ! !
PARADE at tne Capitol Square, on Friday, the
8th of January, at 11 o'clock, in Winter'Uni
form. By order of the Captain.
C. W. D. HUTCHIXGS, 1st Sergt.
IUUSIC SCHOOL.
MRS. II. WIIITAKEITS ITInsic
ioliool will commence agnin on Monday,
lbs 4th ot January, 1847. She will be prepared to
give Leons on the Piano Forte, to fifteen or Twen
ty Scholars, at the low price of $lper Session,
giving each Scholar one lesson each day. -
H. WHITAKER.
Dee. 31.1846. - - 2 4w
D"WH0 WANTS A BARGAIN? -a "
Valuable City Property; for Sale.
THE Subscriber is desirous of disposing bf
that valuable Lot and block of Buildings, in
the City of Kaleigh, now occupied by Mr. W. T.
Baih. There is not for sal in the City, at this
time, so eligibly a situated Building Lot, to say
nothing of the valuable House already on it. It is
situate in the immediate vicinity of Capitol Square,
snd is only separated from it by a dividing Street.
It is a motf admirable situation for a Hotel, and
woulJ, doubtless, pay a fat dividend on such au In
vestment. Qr, as now arranged, considerable busi
ness might be done as. a Boarding Hou.e, for' which
purpose it has (teen used for the last thirty years.'
" " - a ' s
for terms, wmcn win oe noerai and accommoda
ting, apply to Muhasl FaA9Cts,Eq of the Senate.
JAMES R. LOVE.
January 1, 1847. . '
W A NT E D IB M EDIiTE L Y,
AGE.NTLEMAN to Uke charge of a Male
School in a healthy neighborhood, ho is well
qualified to teach the Latin and Greek : Languages.'
A salary of $300 a year, with Uoard, will be allowed.
Totimonials of qualification, and a good moral char
acter, will bo required. Applications to Willi ax
Bishop, Brittoos M Roads, , Bertie County, ?i. U.
are wished to be made soon, as the first Session will
comment the 1st February next. - .
January 1,1847. ' , 3 6t .
.amssIm
BOl,1,lIlC!llROOK IIOTEt,
: " PETERS BURQ, VIRGINIA::
I'uE Subcriber has. taken charge of this well
own Establishment, recently occupied by Dr, John
Mfnce; Ho promise his fnends and the public gen
erally , that he will leave no" effort unemployed, to
render the House every way worthy of patronage. "
-" J- .- : " " UiilASl JVIKO 1 .. v
f i l HE Partnership heretofore existr&g between. the)
- " -w-wimo, osoer inruow oi VvanKv nu
xisoa & Teasexa wastbis day dsolred by mutual
consent,; Persons indebted to the Firm, will please
'com forward and settle" with W..J Cxaik, and thoeo
having claims against them wiU please present then
for payment. - A - WILLIAM J. CLA RK.
. . . f JOHN R. HARRISON".
, - V- - JAMES S. TERRELL:
Raleigh, Jan. Istt 1847, : - 2 54
C 0 A CHiWA KIN G kti 0 R fTXlftlNO r
frnH C Sobscnliers respectfttlly Inform the public, .'
c II A that : they wiU .continue the Coach Makihw
RsrAtaiao Bcsijrssarin alt Us branebea at their
eld stand ander the owme-pf Ciak o,Tsbbblx---
They have in their employ, a number vofeiceUeat
workmen, and will sJwaya bo prepared to build or re-
parr Uartiazea of every description fn the best sttie.
There are now, on hantH several Carriages, .vrhichi
will be sold at moderate prTees,- . '"v . . -
.. -WILLIAM J. CLARK.V,
. : T . JAMBS STRRELL:
RalerghlJarr, W,l817..',." ti;i . 6 . '
List f Letted' VF.
Of January, 1847.
TTJ) EM AIMING in the Foal Office on thefiratday
Jill
& ja .
Allen, E. A Jr,
Allison, R. G. I
Antboney, Ntcbolas ,
A vera, W. W, , ?
A lei ander, Julias - n
AlexaiidVr, James T. 4 -3
Dinman, W. D. :,r
Berkley, Wm. H, ' '3
Banks, Adam G.
Boyd, Charier -BetuEgbert
.
Blake. R ore rick .
Bun, p. :. .
Brent, John KV .
Keaman, Cmdererilla "
Burgwyn, U.K. . . ; " ' 3
Burnett, Mary
Burton, James;, , , J
Brewster. Margt
Beaaley, Fielding
Blow, George i t
Bynum. Miss Frances E.
Buiraloe.VV.il.
Bird, Louisa ,
Broadatreetr Robeit j
Bridges, Mission g ;
Brodnf, Miss Mary L;
Burgwyn, John j j
Baw, Miss' Louisa .
Buncombe, Maria , .
Beard, Mrs, Martha.,
Banks, Mrs, Susan L. "
Bledstiew. Haul . v
Bunch, J. H . ,6
Bunch, Mrs Carotins i -
Boylyn, M. 8. s
. ' C. ,
Crabtrfe,-8oan
Crocker, M.D.
Couch, Leigh i j:
Carrel!, Briuon 4
Canady, Miss , L J" .. '
Clements, H. H. J "
Cooper, John R. -Cooper,
Edward ,-.
tJatlett, Thomas K., L
CSrd. Miss Louia
Cyleskou, A.N. .
IX
Dunn, Adeline J.
BOnnell, R S.
Doub,- Rev. Peter
Daniel, Beverly ,
Davis, Polly :
Dawson, Hart well - 3
E.
Ector, Master J. J. .
Edwards, Thomas
Earp M iss Ssmanth .
Earp, Misa EJizaboth,
Earp, Hugh
F.
Frink. Miss Lenora
Prild, Francis B.
Felton, Susan .
Franklin,. Edward
Furgerson, John.
Franks, Louis.,
Freeman, Mrs Eliza
G. . .
Gulley, Mr. Martha
Grimes, Mrs. Lucy iO.
Gammell. John
Gibson, Green 3
Grirfilb, eo R. , . 2
Gaiiher, B. 3, . 6'
H.
Harding, Mr. .
Heath, Miss Martha C. -Hintou,
Miss Ann
Harries, W B.
Harrison, John
Hunter, Julia Ar- - -Hunter,
Miss Caroline
Hunter, Miss Matilda . ....
Houston. Col. Joseph ,
Hall. Erroy .
Hedgepeth. Ann
Hyman, James M
HoIIoman, Jordan
Huske, John.
Hws, William
Hartf field, Mrs -Mary ; 1
Hendrson, C. C.
Hunicut, David . .
Holland. David fit Mabel
Hughes, Samuel,,
Hunt, Enoch B.
Hiii. Bridget " - ;
Harrison, Miss MftrV W.
H.lhard, R. C. T. .8. J ;
HaHsett, Michael V
Herron, A. H.' if.
r:i. ciV - f '
Johnson,' fJapL James A.
Johnson, r rank - . "
Johnson. Barnabas ' ' ; .
Jones 'Matthew' r''
JorJeS, M iss Julia " , .
Jones AlA ,1
Jones, ' M rs. Charity :
Justice, Richard K
Jiiyner, James' r : "t
Joyncr, Henry BZ. .
King, Henry .t'.
King, Mrs. Msry - -r
Knight, ?iel
Kennedav. Mis Ahnlc.
jrj - :
ImmaUlrf::VT'
Lasson, MaVhaniel '
Lasiter, John u.
Issiteri. John' H
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3
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McC oilers, Edwin
aa mw t T.
manoe, aiiss Aiatiuua - j
Marshall, B. . t ; -."";
McQueen, HU.
Mark ens, E.
Afoses, Mrs Irene
Miller, Mrs. ISahab.- - ,
MooreVJoho A; " ' '
Moce,' Fenher "
Mitchell, B. B. , M , ,
Mackae, Gen. Alex.' 3,
Miai;A,T.
McComicor, W. H. s
Manard. MraT. "
Mitchell, Miss 8bsan tvf"
McPhersoni Miss Francis'
Medlin, Alfred ; ;
Nixon, Miss Ot 'i
Nicholson, Anderson
NicholBon, Rev. Dav;d D.
rt . .
Outlaw, David
Oliver, Samuel
PowelL William
Pat ton. Miss Margaret'..
Pookrum, L
Pariin,' Albert W-'
Patterson, John E.
Phillips. Mrs. Martha A..
Perry, Miss Mary Jit g
1 erry, jonn...r
Parker.J. D. ,-
Pares, Miss Maria
Price, William ;
Paps, Bi unington,
Parker, H O . ,
Powellv Mr Y . , , - ,
Pullen, R 6 '
Pollen, John ;
Pulley Mrs ECxabcth
Rodmsn, Wm Bl. .J
RaffiaJ H . . . ,.
Rowlett, John '
Raymond, Henrv- S 2 11
Robertson. Johh P i
Ro Luticia i 1
RaWks, Henry i " ,
Richardson, Thos r U
Rogers. Benjamiu
Rogers, WT .
Rogers, Elizabeth
Rogers, Jame M T v
Sheppardt-MissG M .
Staunton, James u.
pain, Misa Mary O, -Stone,
Enoch
Shrader, Theo , .
Scou, Dr Thos M !
SorrelJ, Jacob. ,t ,
Scojt, Wjm
Blokes. John
oteen, Jacob
Saunders, L D , . ; 4
Seagle, Gen Daniel ; . r
8teusrt.Jobn .3
Steuart, 8tiitbev
Stuart, Mis Willie.
Snipes, Elisabeth
Kni nAm "NaAhmm
snaw, uaroline . s
Sbaw, John ',...,
Stephens, Elizabeth"
pmith, Joceph i. -j
j . il iir .a
omimv w esiey v.
Smith, Margaret B
omith, John Jr
Smith, John ;
T -
fTucker, Johh W P
rurley". Mf Eliza .
turner, John W
rurnerv Willi
Iliomas, W H ...
Phomas, Nancy i.
Taylor, Susan, C.''
Taylor, Solomon ..
Taylor, R,W-
rTa yIorw Jacob C;j
ravlor, Jimes T
Taylor, James : tS
Taylor. James F v L: 3
Taylor. 8srah B. :
rrayior. Mi is EnzaV';' rT
rraylor Ly'dia M.J' t.- r "
rrayior.' Samuer ; ' -
ayior.ancy.
Thompson, Lewis X.
Thompson, Josephii
I orsiinson, James , Zm-
1 nompson, ueorge v a,
UtleyitJH '".V,:
Varaert Mrs Solomon ?HT
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January 3, 184ft
"3,lm,
- c ' ' . . AlUUTAir RlatSALV Orrics, -
i . :. - . RaJeighS Jan-' 17 1847. J
4.THE War Department having given Us assent there
to, a' Rendezvous lor any Companies of Volunteers,
I rom the .Western part of the State, who may desire
to emir th Regiment, destioedfot the Seat of War,
smder th lat nKfaisition of the. President, . has been
ecaUtsbd ai t Charlotte. - in MecklanUirg Couni
tltey wilt thrb mustered into too service oCtbjav
United ' State,: receivo tbeir advance paymeou jbr
Clothing and travelling expenses, and. be (uraiahed
with Cacnp Equipage, Transports, &c ;-; - . "v'f
: Iris not doobtd bet this accommodation, to tho
gallant yoong men of tbat section,
ctment to be speedily- nilea up.
nuu i . v . nA a it vw
liasiter, Thorns" ;-WattbD S
w
Wortbr J M or Stepheri :!
Whitfield. R , H -' X:
Wilton, Jonathan,
Waisprr.Dr. JWO' ' .3 '
Whitley, Kader5 'r
Wahbalf, ri i
Worlds, Phereby t f
Weatneispoons, K T. v
WinslowW; '-""to-
Whifirur. e !'
Whitley ,MisaObedten af
Wtnn. Miss Martha t ,
rwiisomohric -:
Wilkin, A W 1 -Whitting'don,
'Richard" V-
Wimberly; Uavid s i
VA7 mm Tl I W rfWU I BVMvftnlM ? f i .
V SaMavS VSf 4 mTm..
Wlnsun, Patn
W.duipr Cartu- .e' l
rbeacn, J. tj., A
Leaeh,Pr. J. T.
Love,-John
Lloyd, Rbod yv.Wk
Lord, Mr.
Lynn, Jamec:rip,
Ltara, Ktcaara
Loltbsf, John U
Lydner.T. -1.vS
MolrMrs. Msrth Vi
McDaniet,AVt iia; -
Miller, J. D: . ,
MUchellLeroy
Wai ton, John
Wtynfr,:Hon.: Jodgf :
Weathersrd smes- - -
WiUiamaj' WiiiiamlB?
WiiaantsTVUSam J.i.
Williams, RevJ.T
lWi::ian,Jobn .t-T
i w u 4 aris; t; barlcs J
White; Anderson : 'k '
WLI. ' i, Fn:er-
WLiUter, limes 'XJS
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