lal Paper of the United States. , Official Paper of; North Carolina. - There wu in the City one Sosif, in&mons fer his insolence and villainy, who thought the perfection of Liberty was licentiousness of Speech. Plutjlbch . FRIDAY, DEC. 6th, 1872. If It is the purpose of the democrats and conservatives to drive Senator Merrimon and his friends into the Republican party, we shall have no objection. We will take them. We learn that one of Senator Merri mon's supporters, returning home a day or two ago, was snubbed by his conservative constituents, and pronounced a Radical ! Much surprise was created in Washington when it was announced that the President had appointed Ward Hunt, of New York, Associ ate Justice of the Supreme Court, vice Nelson, resigned. It is said by those who jjrofess to know, that the appointment was made without consultation with any politicians of New York. In con firmation of this statement Senator Conkling remarked that he knew nothing of the appointment until he saw it in print. Mr. Hunt's appointment gives universal satisfaction. It is apparent that the President is determined to run the govern ment without much aid from those who make politics a profession. The National Debt. During last month the National Debt was decreased $1,898,229.82. The total decrease since Gen. Grant was inaugurated President on the 4th of March, 1869, is the enormous sum of $364,895,229.69. Owing to the rapid decrease of taxation, the reduction of the National Debt is timated at $60,000,000, for the cur rent year, and for the year, ending June 30, 1874, it is estimated that the decrease will be only $33,000,000. An hundred millions of the Debt could be paid annually, but it is thought best to gradually pay off the Debt, and reduce the burdens of taxation as low as possible. That the Debt has been reduced since March 1869, $364,895,229.69, is a fact that strikes home it tells among the sturdy yeomanry of the Repub lic, and strengthens the Adminis tration and builds up the Republi can party. Who Are the Men of Falsehood and Bad Faith ? We have not yet had the answer we want , and must have. "We re peat: "who are the men of false " hood and bad faith ? " Enough of these gentlemen," " says The News, voluntarily offer eU to support Vance to secure his "election." "Who are they? " Here is the list of Conservatives " who voted for Judge Merrimon : Messrs. Avera, Humphrey,Love, " Merrimon, Powell, and Welch, in " the Senate ; and Messrs. Ander " son of Clay, Bryson of Swain.Dick- "ey, Manner, Hinnant, Haynes, "Joyner, Moring, Waugh, and " Whitmire, of the House, " Are any of these the gentlemen " of duplicity, falsehood and bad " faith alluded to by the News f " We ask because we want to " know ; and tee ' must have an an ewer." Constitution of Committees. On the Joint Committee on Print ing we find in the Senate branch two Conservatives and one Repub lican, a proper and equitable repre sentation of the politics of the Sen ate. But the House : Mr. Speaker Robinson constitutes his House branch, four Conservatives and one Republican; and as if to de monstrate .his sense of the eternal fitness of things, Ieavesoff of thi3 Committee on Printing the only practical printer in the General As- semblyr- :'ir:-. 'f -- : v Mr. Gannon of the , House was brought op tor the printing business and for u years before and since. the war was a master-printer, conduct ing business on his own account; and in excluding Mr. Gorman from the House 5dmmittee on Printing, and refusing the Republican party the representatiott .otf said ddminit ted it is entitled to- Mn Speaker Robinson gives us a test of the stuff of which he is made and shows us, as plainly as conduct can show anything, why, for whom, and wherefore this Committee on Print ing was constituted. The State Printing. Mr. Ramsay, the present State Printer, has several times sent up to the Legislature, through the pub lic prints, his grievance the State Printing. He states that he is required to do the work for sixty cents when other States pay one dollar. Now who required Mr. Ramsay to do this work ? We answer NO ONE, except, perhaps, the party who wrote the card in to-day's Sen tinel, to which Mr. Ramsey's name appears. The contract for the State Print ing was, on three several occasions last Winter, awarded to a party in this city by the Committee on Print ing, and the very last day of the session of ,71-,72, Mr. Ramsay slipp ed in and got the contract at the figures of the other party to whom the Committee had three times awarded the State Printing; and for which a contract and bond had both been executed, and which, are to-day, held by the old Committee on Printing. The manner in which the State Printing has been executed for the past two years is a lasting disgrace to the State of North Carolina, and the officers of our State Treasury ought to be sued by the tax-payers and made to refund to the people every cent of the money they have paid for such work. Cost and Responsibility of the Senatorial Election. The Hickory Tavern Eagle be longs to the Vance-Ransom combi nation. Before the ballot on Tues day last, that paper "went for" Judge Merrimon and his friends in the Legislature as follows : On Monday, the seventh balloting for U. S. Senator, resulted as elsewhere indicated. It may be fun for our legis lators as the merriment, incident to the scattering vote, indicate, but it is death to the tax-payer. This contest has al ready cost the tax-payers of the State several thousand dollars, lor which there can be no quid pro quo, A hand fal of obstinate bolters, hailing frem the quondam State oi franklin, bent upon beating Gov. "Vance, against the express and unmistakable wishes of the parti and the people, are responsible. We bolieve that Vance will yet be elected, however, we understand that the Con servatives caucussed on Monday with a view of centering on a third man who that will be the .Lord only knows, judg- " J XI 1 A- 1 11 -1? ing iroin me lasi uauoung. If this be true, the Franklinites, head ed by our would-be Governor, Augustus JMerrimon, can crow over the victory, lor it is theirs. Shame ! It is a very clever performance for those men who supported Judge Merrimon last Summer to be twit ting him on his defeat now. He made the best run any Conservative ever has made in the State, and the ablest canvass. Demonstrations. We hold with the idea which ap pears prevalent among Republicans of late that the best method of sa luting a political achievement is by silent congratulation rather than noisy demonstrations. Without reference to the man himself, the past political conduct, or the future course of Judge Mer rimon, the election of that gentle man last Tuesday, to the Senate of the United States by the united strength of the Republican party in the North Carolina Legislature, was a Republican triumph, and as such might have been appropriately cele brated in a serenade and procession for Senator Merrimon. Several dis tinguished gentlemen of the city were serenaded by the City Band, and callled out for speeches ; but no demonstration was made before the residence of the newly elected Sen ator, for the reason, that, although having elected him, nothing was desired or allowed to be done which could have the appearance of an at tempt to force the new Senator to a declaration of principles or resolu tion of future conduct more favora ble to the Republican party than the past course of Judge Merrimon ha,d been. ' If Senator Merrimon, or any of his friends, choose to form an alli ance or permanent coalition with the Republican party, we shall cor dially welcome them, but it is not the purpose of any Republican to force or attempt to force any of these gentlemen to any political conduct or course of action they shall not see fit to take freely and of their own accord. For these reasons no demonstra tion has been made, and no formal call made on Senator Merrimon by the Republican party. JWe under stand - none will be made, and we heartily approve of this action of the Republicans of Raleigh arid of the Legislature. v ; - - The funeral of 3Ir. Grcelejyjn the day of the meeting of all the elec toral ;xolIeges in theUnited States furnishes another chapter in! the history of remarkable coincident ces. As an historical event, we believe it marks the beginning of an era of good feeling, among all . of the American people, unexampled in the history of mankind. This is , the consolation of .a deep ly stricken people in the first mo ments of their poignant grief and their realization of- a National ca lamity which has befallen us all. The most eminently useful man the country has known for a half century, he has fallen in the sear and yellow leaf as the fruits of his life-labors were ripening into Na tional prosperity, reconciliation and universal good feeling. Horace Greeley is dead, but his good deeds do live after him for the abundant glory and grandeur of trie country he loved so well ; and at his grave the American people have renewed the bonds of their Nation al affection and turned their sec tional prejudices and party bitter ness into mutual adoration, respect and good feeling. We believe that this spirit of good feeling is so permeating the hearts of all the American people that it is as impossible to stop or divert it as to prevent the blowing of the winds over the snow-capped hills of New England, among which the great man of yesterday played in his boyhood and nursed those youthful aspirations which have had their destiny in National use fulness, and their reward in the appreciation and acknowledgments of forty millions of the free, en lightened, progressive citizens of the foremost government of the world. We believe the era of universal good feeling is upon us, and that we who live in the United States to-day are living in the very best times any people of the world have ever known ; and the future prom ises are enough to gladden the heart of the Divine, the Statesman, the Farmer, the Mechanic, the Mer chant, the Professional man, and of all occupations and callings ; for we are entering upon an era of National prosperity, happiness, good feeling among ourselves, good will to all men, and peace on earth. At the funeral of Mr. Greeley on Wednesday were President Grant, Vice-President Colfax, Secretaries Boutwell, Creswell and Belknap, with others of the most prominent Republicans of the country, com muning in sacred grief with the leading Democrats and Liberals who lately stood at the head of those three millions of American voters, armed with their ballots for Horace Greeley, for President of the United States. It was the final closing of that war of party jealousies, sectional prejudices, hostile armies and rank ling bitter feelings that has torn and distracted this country for a period almost equal to the life of the good man gone ; and the sun that set on the new made grave of Horace Greeley rose next day on a new and blessed era of National good feeling and prosperity for the whole American people. The N. C. Legislature. SENATE. SIXTEENTH DAY. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1872. Senate met at 11 o'clock. Presi dent Morehead in the Chair. . Journal of yesterday read and approved. PETITIONS,. &C.'- ; Mr. Ellis of Columbus,' presented a petition from the citizens of Co lumbus county praying the prohibi tion of the sale of intoxication li quors within two miles of the Pleas ant Plains Church. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMIT TEES : Reports from standing and select committees were presented ... by Messrs. Allen, Grandy, Todd, Dun ham and Murphy. A message was received from the House transmitting a number of bills which had oassed that bodv. and askinsr the concurrence of the Senate in the same, which were aisposea oi as loiiows: Senate concurred in House rron- osition to raise a committee of five on .the sale of the Western N. C. Railroad. Concurred in resolution in rpjrn rrl stationery for the General Assem bly. oncurrea in Mouse amendment to Senate resolution in rerard to sending for missing election returns. Loncurrea in resolution in regard to examining Executive Mansion and other buildings. Concurred in nronnsiti nn to nrint Governor's message and accompa nying documents in regard to the centennial celebration; BILLS INTRODUCED. ' ' BV Mr. Avera n. hill in lnnnfrnii... Selma Lodge No. 320, F. A. M- Re ferred. . : MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Nicholson, - a "resolution in faVor of Ware & Miller: Lies bver Mr. Norwood moved that so much of the Governor's message as refer red to State debt be referred to the committee, pn State debt. He'said he must define himself as he had been placed in a conspicuous posi tion! and spoke at some length, sta ting " that "he bore allegiance to the Democratic Conservative party and a higher allegiance to North Caro lina and the United States, and said that' he had expected to see much party bitterness ' on this floor, but he was glad to say that none had been exhibited thought the times were changing for the better. He spoke in glowing terms of the far mers and wished to see them ad vance in position, education, &c., and paid a just compliment to Gov. Caldwell said there dwelt no bit ter party hate in his bosom, he was a patriot and a true North Caroli nian and thought this General As sembly should be put in proper communication with him. Mr. Norwood's motion prevailed. Mr. Ellis of Columbus, a resolu tion in favor of A. McQueen of Robeson county. Lies over. On motion of Mr. Worth, Mr. Cunningham was granted leave of absence for three days. Mr. Barnhardt was reported ab sent on account of sickness. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The resolution in favor certain sheriffs providing for the payment of conveying convicts convicts to the penitentiary wTas taken up. The question being on the amend ment offered by Mr. Waring. Mr. Merrimon supported the bill at some length and thought $5,000 would pay all claims. Mr. Worth opposed Hand said the Treasurer had told him that $40,000 would hardly pay the expense. He wanted the sheriffs paid, but thought the trill should be referred to the Finance Committee before it was passed. Mr. Love supported the bill not as a matter of dollars and cents, but as being just and right. Mr. Waring spoke in defense of his amendment, citing an instance where it took six guards to convey one prisoner to the penitentiary. He thought the counties should pro vide for their payment. Mr. Welch spoke at length and defended the Western counties from all flings that had been made at it in regard to paying taxes, &c. He said they were poor but proud and honest. Messrs. Flemming and Gudger opposed the amendment and favor ed the resolution. Mr. Worth offered an additional amendment, that a special tax of three pei cent, be levied on every $100 worth of real and personal property and one per cent, on every poll. Lost. Previous question was called and Mr. Waring's amendment was lost. The resolution was then put on its second reading and passed. Mr. Gudger moved a suspension of the rules that it might be put on its third reading. Lost. Mr. Allen moved to reconsider the vote of the Senate by which the Senate concurred in House message to print certain documents in regard to the centennial celebration on 4th July, 1876. Adopted. Resolution to raise a Joint Select Committee on Judge Battle's report was taken up. On motion of Mr. Ellis of Colum bus, it was laid on the table. Mr. Seymour moved to suspend the rules to take up resolution in regard to certain Sheriffs. Adopted. Previous question called by Mr. Flemming when the resolution was put on its third reading and passed yeas 31 and nays 7. BILLS ON SECOND READING. The bill to incorporate the N. C. Life Insurance passed. The bill relieving the Superior Court Clerk of Franklin county of certain duties was taken up, when Mr. Worth moved to lay it on the table. Adopted. An act to more effectually punish horse thieves, was also laid on table on motion of Mr. Flemming. A bill in relation to mining and manufacturing companies, with a substitute in lieu thereof was ta ken up. The substitute was adopted. The bill to protect horses and mules from the prevailing epidemic, with amendments. Messrs. Murphy and Gudger op posed the bill. On motion it was laid on the ta ble. A message was received from the House informing the Senate that that body had passed the bill to re enact the law of 1870-,71, in regard to per diem and asking the concur rence of the Senate in the same. Mr. Worth opposed the bill thought the per diem too much. Bill concurred in. Leave of absence were granted to Messrs. Allen, Waring and Eppes for a few days. On motion of Mr. Gudger, the Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock to morrow. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SIXTEENTH DAY. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1872. House called to order at 10 o'clock A. M. Speaker Robinson in the Chair. Mr Reid of Randolph, asked leave to have his name recorded for Hon. A. S. . Merrimon for United States Senator. Mr Bennett, from the Judiciary committee. Mr Waugh, from the committee on counties and townships. Mr Joyner from the committee on emigration. Mr Brown, of Mecklenburg, from the committee on propositions and grivances submitted reports. By Mr lieia ot .Mecklenburg, a joint resolution in reference to draw ing Jurors for the Federal Courts in this State. Calendar. . ' By Mr. Marler, a resolution in structing the committee on consti tutional reform to examine. Mr Moringj from thd committed on engrossed bills, submitted a ro--poit. r .;..;v"; ' . ' By Mr Jones of Orange, a bill to prohibit the sale of spiritou3 liquors within two miles of the corporate limits of the town of Durham. Re ferred. r . . ... . By Mr Perry-of Bladen, a bill to levy a special tax for the county of Bladen. Referred. By Mr Stanford, a bill to enact chapter 18 of the LuVs of 1870-' 71. Calendar. ...... CALENDAR. The resolution to instruct the joint select committee on constitu tional reform to enquire into the propriety of amending article 5, section 6 of the constitution so as to allow the exemption from taxation therein named in any kind of per sonal property was taken up and adopted. . The Senate resolution instructing the Principal Clerk of the Senate to communicate with the Trustees of the University, requesting a state ment of the number of officers in payment of the University, together with the duties actually performed by such officers, was taken up and adopted. The bill to amend chapter 20 of the laws of 1868, was taken up and passed its several readings. The bill to prevent dams or places of obstructions across the French Broad River, wTas taken up and amended in accordance with the recommendation of the committee on propositions and grievances, and passed its several readings. The bill to incorporate the North Carolina Medical Association, was taken up and passed its third read- iDThe joint resolution instructing the committee on Public Printing to let out the contract for Public Printing to the lowest responsible bidder was taken up. Mr Maxwell moved a reierence 10 the committee on Public Printing. Mr Gorman moved to lay the res olution on the table. The yeas and nays were called on the motion to table and the House refused to adopt the motion by a vote of yeas 10, nays 89. Mr. Craige moved to indefinitely postpone the resolution. Mr, Jones of Caldwell, moved to postpone for two weeks. Mr. Blythe favored its immediate adoption. Mr. Gorman opposed the adoption of the resolution in a speech of some length. Mr. Trivett favored its adoption. The motion to table was lost, and the resolution indefinitely post poned. A message was received from the Senate announcing the concurrence of that body in the proposition to raise a Joint Select Committee on constitutional reform, and naming Messrs. Humphrey, Seymour and Merrimon as the Senate branch of said committee. On-motion of Mr. Stanford, the rules were suspended and the bill to re-enact chapter 18 of the laws of 1870-'71 was taken up the law in regard to the per diem of the Gen eaal Assembly. Mr. Winslow offered a substitute, members and officers of the General Assembly $3 per day, and 10 cents mileage. Mr. Craige moved to amend the substitute by giving clerk $6 per day. Mr. Badger moved to amend the original bill by giving presiding of ficers $10, day members $7 per day, The Chair ruled that Mr Badger's amendment took precedence and the question being taken, and it was taken. The question reetirred upon Mr. Craige's amendment to the substi tute. Mr. Settle moved to lay the whole matter upon the table. Lost. Mr. Craige's amendment vva3 put to a vote and lost. The question recurring upon the substitute of Mr. Winslow was put to a vote and lost. Mr. Bennett offered a substitute giving presiding officers $G per day and 15 cents mileage, members $1 per day and 10 cents mileage, clerks $6 per day and mileage 10 cents, and doorkeepers $4 per day and mileage 15 cents. Mr. Badger moved to amend the substitute by giving presiding offi cers $10 dollars per day. Mr. Stanford called the previous question and the call was sustained. The question recurring upon Mr. Badger's amendment it was put to a vote and lost. The original passed its second reading. Under a suspension of the rules the bill came up on its third reading. Mr. Luckey offered an amend ment giving members and door keepers $4 per day. Mr. Stanford called the previous question and the call was sustained. The question recurring on Mr. Luckey 's amendment it wa3 voted down, and the original bill passed its third reading. On motion of Mr. Johnston, the use of the Hall was granted to Miss Jennie Patterson Monday night. The resolution in relation to ad journment was taken up. The resolution reads: "the General Assembly do adjourn on the 23rd of December, til 3Ionday the 6th of January." Mr. Gidne moved to amend by inserting Friday 22nd, adopted. Mr. Settle moved to amend by inserting the 13th of January in stead of the Gth. Mr. Brown of MeckIenburg,moved to amend by inserting Thursday the 19th adopted. Mr. Moss moved to amend by striking out the 13th of January and inserting the 15th, adopted. The resolution with the amend ments was adopted. vl Under a suspension of the rules, the resolution to empower the Joint Select Committee on the compila tion of the report of the Hon. W. H. Battle to employ a clerk was taken up and adopted. The House adjourned til to-morrow at 10 o'clock. - v TUCKER IIALIj.;. - . BENEl lT and last appearance of the tnVntel yoontr 1 Artiste, K A TE PUT N A ?! , on which occasion she will appear h. h Great Impersonation of ' FANCnoIY, THE CRICKET, in which she has no equal. Incident-,! to the character is the FAMOUS SHADOW DANCE AND MAY-POLE FESTIVITIES. MATTINEE, Saturday at 2J, P. M. Admission, $1 00 Gallery, No extra charge for Reserved h'oats. JOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter, of Montravil llizzcli a Bankrupt. ' ' This is to givo Notice, That on the ;i day of December, A. D. 1872, a warmm in Bankruptcy was issued out or the District Court of the United States, ior the Eastern District of North Carolina against the estate of Montravil JJjz(ji in the county of Johnston, in said iis. trict, who has been" adjudged a Dank rupt on his own petition, that tho .a ments of debts and the delivery oi any property belonging to such Bankrupt to him or "for his use and the transfer of any property by him are forbidden hv law ; and that a meeting of the creditor of said Bankrupt, to prove their iMu and to chose one or more 'assignees of his. estate will bo held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holdcn at tho 1U jes ters Office In Raleigh, N. C, before A. W. Shaffer, Register in Bankruptev for said District, on the 23d day of Decem ber, A. D. 1S72, at 10 o'clock, A. M. SAMUEL T. CARROW, U. S. Marshal!. Per J. R. Oneill, Deputy and Messenger in Bankruptcy. dec 13 D3 lawSw ,j -JV-OTICE IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of Win. 32. CruscnLeny, a Bankrupt. ' This is to give Notice, That on tli 3rd day of December, A. D., 1M a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued nut of the Distri-t Court of the United States, for tho Eastern District of North Carolina, against tho estate of Win, E. Crusenberry in tho county of Sampson, in said District, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own petition, that the payment of debts and the delivery of any property belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for his use and the transfer of any property by hint are forbidden by lav ; and that a meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to chose one- or more assignees of his estato will beheld at a Court of Bankruptcy, to, be holdcn at the Registers Office in Raleigh, N. C, before A. W. Shaffer, Register in Bank ruptcy for said District, on tho 23d day of December, A. D., 1872, at 10 o'clork, A. M. SAMUEL T. CARROW, U. S. Marsha!. Per J. R. Oxkil, Deputy and Messenger in Bankruptcy, dec 13 93 lawow In tho matter of Samuel A. William, a Bankrupt ss. Notice is hereby given, That a Petition lias been filed in said Court, by Samuel A. Williams, in said District, duly de clared a Bankrupt under tho Aet of Congress of March 2, 1807, for a dis charge and certilicate thereof from all his debts and other claims provable under feaid Act, and that the 23rd day of December, 1872, at 10 o'clock, a. in., at the office of A. W. Shaffer, Rcpbter in Bankruptcy, in Raleigh, N. C, is as signed for hearing of the same, when and where all creditors, who have proved their debt3, and other peihons in interest may attend and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not bo granted. And that the second and third meetings will be held at the same time and place. Dated at New Berne, N. C, on the 2nd day of December, A. D., 1872. CHARLES HIBBARD, Clerk. dec 13, 07 lav3v- In tho matter of Henry Richards, in Bankruptcy. Notice is hereby given, That a third general meeting of the creditors' of Henry Richards, Bankrupt, will he held at the Registers Office in Ralcich, N. C, on the 23d day of December 172, at 10 o'clock, A. M. before A. W. Thaller, Register, for the purposes named in the 27th qnd 28th, sections of tho Bank rupt Act of March 2, 1807. JOHN W. (iRAIIAM, Assignee. dec 13 KJ laww Grand J,odgo of North Caro lina, Colored. Office of Grand Secretary. . Raleigh, Nov. 29, IhTl. The Grand L,odgo of F. fc A. A. V M. (col.) for tho Stato of North Carolina will meet in its Third - Annual Com munication in the city of Wilmington, on Tuesday December 10th, 1S72. Return tickets for one faro will he issued to Officers and Representatives attending the said Communication, n application therefor at the points where they tako the cars.-t" Be sure to ask for one fare return tickets, otherwise full faro may I f charged. J, J. SAWYHK, Grand Secretary. ATIO'NAIj HOTEL BAR. Tho undersigned having pureh; and refitted tho , NATIONAL HOTEL J Alt And. Hillio.rl Room, invites the patronage and attention of his friends. Best Wines and Liquors' daily mported, and always on hand.'t, J. T. HARRISON. Raleigh, Nov. 19, 1872. 82-3ni. XTATIONAL HOTEL, at Salisbury, i-N FOR RENT! ' .. The Undersigned, proprietor of sum Hotel, desirous of a change of hi i ness, offers to sell or rent tho IIfH; which is well furnished with every ihn-'n new, and in good order. The stand is in the centre of busil.c and tho house a large and substantial brick building, three stories high. A splendid chance for keeping a class house, if application be made mediatel v. at moderate rent. . m. a. unnroLfc W. 18. Ifi72. K!- THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICL, fM on tho 18th day ol December, lN-t at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the Hotel prem ises, I will sell at public auction, to tno Uignest Didder, lor casii, tne mr "",-; 1 1 L -1 rortV OI til" r, ior casn, iuo , : personal property of si, Raleigh, N. C, sold to rtgage executed by A. National Hotel - iim. m - m.a lit i t t TCiitloa ami ' and wife, to m, to secure U1 $3,000. . A. W. SUA 1 Ll igh, Dec. 1, 1872. law. sum of; Raleigh, 4 t