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. ,1,. whole o) "T.-t- fJT-awI and inserting - :: . 11 " - f .ttiovw l, . t,l4i " aim lnsciiiug 'iufftfyt1"' . . ?f onil the .,y tne - J to My .mem stI I ii the question, rinenJmentontueu.. i ,rion. una i"' d r f . moved that the whole fiofPirSj called for Ltho taken as follows J leas edieaefiuitfi. r 1 i were i t . recurred on the amendment :ai : orWshe,to the amend- 1 from Guilford lU" n' fin a fi0& took place here, between fia,lKUlI,on the one a . Bower and Conner, m i Slesa -.1 from the House oi yum- 't the, were read, to onfS.". , nnk-r of the two Houses m ,S;eS Sneaker, theure- i TaJthe Chair being rcsumeu .turned, lu Mr. fJilmer, V 'he Preamble and resolutfop intra, due'ed by.Alf Rogers oiSwtla, (for bich see tht dys procev&m&tX - ? ? Mr.' Washington railed ,for. a division of the. question, so that it be first taken rn striking out : which motion Was putaod decided in the nega. live. Yeas 21, Nays 26. ; - The question then recurred upon the amend ment offered by the Senator from Guilford which was agreed to: Yeas 25; Nays 22. The question was iheii taken on the adoption of the Preamble and Resolution, as amended, and decided in the affirmative, Yeas 31 ; Nays 17. The Senate voted for Supreme Court Judge as follows ; Strange 24 ; Pearson 18 ; Battle 8 The Chair announced t-he committee on the connection of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad with Charlotte, viz : Messrs Shepard, Walker, Battle, Hawkins and Gilmer. Mr. Washington introduced a resolutionto pay the agent for the Public arms in Newbern, cer tain claims for his services ; referred to commit tee on claims. Mr. Ilalsey offered the following Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, aiid ordered to be transmitted to the 1 House of Commons for concurrence, viz : , Mr. Leach, from the- Committee to superintend the election of J edge, reported 166 voles cast, of which Pearson received 63, Strange 75, Bryan sever al, Battle several, Granam 1, Shaw 1. ; N election. ' Mr. Courts, from, the Committee oh. Propositions and Grievances, reported back to the House and re commended the passage of, the bill authorizing In spection of Provisions. , ,. ; Mr. VVillbrus of New Hanover offered an amend ment, which was adopted ; and the bill as -amended passed 2d reading. 1 Mr. Atkin from the committee to superintend the election of JtiuVe rerjorteJ Pearson 82 : Stranere 74 :' r and in few scattering votes: Pearson--havi hg received a majority or the whole number ofvotes, was duly elected. Mr. Paine from the Committee on Judiciary re ported amendment to the bill to secure the more speedy administration of justice. The bill as amend ed passed its second reading. . Mr. Courts, from Committee on Propositions and Grievances, recommended the passage of the bill to annex a part of Burke to Catawba. Mr. Walacr moved to lay the bill on the table. Carried. Mr. Ellis introduced a bill to regulate the Board of Superintendents of common Schools for the Coun ty of Rowan. Referred to Committee on Education. On motion, the House adjourned. taker, Whereas, the General Assembly of the State of Dir'ii amendment' Nnrlli -riirolonfi now in Spcson hsiTA irirnoaQPil wok jitiou Gilmer I profound admiration, the zealous labors of Miss D. l...,nieDtU' 'Ur' . without L I Hlr rf TV ing insane " wnnin our ooruers ; ana nruieas, tnis body is desirous of testifying its respect and grati tude for the enlarged and noble philanthropy which has prompted her labors, It is Resolved. That the thanks of the People of this State arc due;, and through this General As sembly, representing the people, ore hereby ten dered, to that amiable Christian Philanthropist, for her self-sacrificing devotion to the cause of those un fortunate sons aud daughters of North CaroHna, whose claims she has so ably and eloquently urged. JiesoJviJ, further, That his Excellency, the Gov ernor, Joe requested to transmit to Miss Dix a copy .i.ii unJa as, cq'r.' ua Monday. nnrSE OF COMMONS. 'IULSL. . m.m Senate adopting K W the time for comparing the Un?,n8 n" uv,, 12 o'clock.. G-veniur. o. -- -- , SeQalc teW ua3 ! "rn the House to l?iu.thepr" - v ronaider lhe Medical lioard. ofwtabliehing rat tisik.. i RBSBtER p2SIpENT"'3 MESSAGE. I borlieTletL Horn Joaf t&SUTi7 ?- Ve promised In our last, to give such a synopsis, i enigBiftti Conti in to-da's Issue; of ifeta" document; as would enable nent Wilson A. CoJ's despatch, &c &e. It would! our readers toTonn some judgment as to its merits, bo nselesaly invidioua tp express any preferences, Kut really, it is so ihtermintblo fn. itslength, and J wher?all ar equally; good and deserving of pattou- ?rpro-7 in its d!smii?rtnno i.( !t ,i..t ...ai: I lie ,,uiihdrew the resomuw. , . i"'" . ,i.,i;,.r. tn t iip reuia. l - .. . -r. ii . ii-. i rd.iy, i" rcio""" o- oi Hie aoove x'reamoie aim lvesoiuuons. The Committee appointed to superintend the elec tion of Supreme Court Judge, reported that there was no election. Mr. Washington introdued a bill to secure the title to purchasers of land sold under execution. Read 1st time, and referred to Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Bower, a bill limiting the time of the service of Sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff shall not serve longer than two terms Passed its 1st reading. Mr. Moye, a bill to incorporate Mount Lebanon Lodge, in Edgecombe. Passed its 1st reading. Mr. Walker, presented a bill to incorporate Mecklenburg Agricultural Society. Referred to Committee on Internal Improvement-?. The Senate then proceeded to vo'e for Su preme Court Jude, the name of the Hon. Wm. H. Battle being withdrawn Irom the nomination, as follows: Strange 24; Pearenu 26. Mr Walker presented a memorial from the Board of Superintendants of Common Schools of Mecklenburg; which was referred to the Com mittee on Education. Mr. Wood 6 n presented a memorial praying for the appointment of a special officer, called a Tax Collector. Referred to the Cinuuiiitce on Fiuance. A message was received from the House of Commons transmitting the Report of the Public Treasurer, and statements of the Bank of the State, and Newbern Bank, with a proposition to print. Concurred in. Also, proposing to raise a Joint Select Com mittee of seven on the part of the House, and five on the part of tiie Senate, on the subject of the Swamp Land. The Committee on election of Supreme Court Judge, reported that there was no election. Mr. Murchison introduced a bill to alter the Revised Statutes, Chapicr 104. Passed its first reading and referred to the Committee on prop osition, and Grievances. The Senate then voted for Sdpreme Court Judge, as follows : Strange 24 ; Pearson 2'J. The engrossed bill from the House to divide nee on Judiciary, and ordered to be ! ne T r ana ,,or, a ncw "uiy to Ld I i CTLi A Ul OJf Uir tnn tanril I (JdU L4iW isslIU time ai)J passed. Yeas 32. Nays 9- Mr. Lillinton from :bo Committeo on the election of Supreme Court Jude, reported that the Hon. Rich.rn.oud M. Pearson was duly elec ted. The biil to incorporate the Town of Ashville j was read the third time and passed. I Mr. Gilmer moved that a message be sent to the House of Commons, proposing to vote for Circuit Court Judge, to fill the vacancy caused by the acceptance of the Hon. R. M. Pearson of a seat on the Supreme Court Bench, and nomin. aled the Hon. Wm. H. Battle for the appoint ment. Ayes 24. Nays 24. The chair voted in the negative, and the motion was rejected. The following bills passed their second read ing : To unite the Roanoke Railroad and Roan oke and Seaboard Railroad, and for other purpo ses ; To alier the time of holding the Spring and Tall terms of Cleveland County Courts ; To in corporate the Town of Shelby in Cleveland Coun ty ; To incorporate Phalanx Lodge, No. 10. 1. O. O. F. in the town of Washington ; To authorise the Roatioke Navigation Company to become common carriers on Roanoke, Dan and Staunton Rivers To incorporate Macon Academy, in the County of Wayne. The following bills were read the second time and laid upon the table for the present: To provide for the payment of witnesses before a Clerk and Master, or Commissioner to take accounts ; To lay off and establish a new County to be culled Watauga, out of parts of Ashe, Yaucy, Caldwell and Wilkes. And then the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow. n 1)11 ff le 1 C ,Mpted to the House a com- ..;.. , tl.fi contested election t . I l' ni-imiw. rri "... .uiL-oil fn.m the Senate, " ... a i-phi ution for the rK,?rz" : r.mln of cum. Lieu oi uic uuuu.j w f the Lbbinniovpd loruw " .v - - 1 3rd reading. re via. receivea trom me oeuiiitr, ic 'ci'iicur iii.the proposition to raise -. ... . . , . A'n v t kn rt ri. .lct Conmnttee to tuus.uci ...o .i n( Ua lur iii the Mouses. Min'seaibi'uiwi .. - - ---- fD.elI, "I Iredell, nioveu to nu a lo ibe Senate, proposing w vow imuie- , Supreme Court Jude- LDlf uioftJ lo lay me prupusiuuu u larneu. IfSeld introduceu.a bill to amend an act net to prevent the obstructions to tne f fish up Roanoke. Relerred to Com- ... L,l . nrivaie uiiip. f . . i I i l. :ii . - tman mtroduceu a memorial auu um w id entitled an act to preventobstruction Uge of 'fish up the lar and Pamli- Keferred to tne uommiuee on y ra id Gnefancef.. Irri.nger introduced a bill in relation to law;, accoiiip-iiueil by Kesolutions ot Ifjnventioi). Keterreu to committee on i t presented G memorials from citi- laufnrt County, in relntion to the Mill- Referred to the committee -on Milita te introduced" certain resolutions in re ic Milan lws. Referred to Commit- iu.irv affairs. kek introduced a bill, providing for an no the Constitution of; the btate, in the qualihcatioo of voters. Referred Ibsne, from the Committee on Finance, nUvorablv to the bill to amend the Re- ' of the State. The bill did not pass mar. pie gCBtienian reported back to the i Jinemiiiienu, the biil to increase the tlis 5;aiei and recommended its pass- h moved to print the bill and the 'i. and iiiajie it iho order of the day I if next. Carried. ?.frm the Committee on th Jorliria. Id back ta the House and recommended i of the bill to amend an Act concern- prr.ovei to lay the bill on the table. prinnved'to recommit the bill. Lost. N recurring on ihe motion of Mr. ht, The bill ii;isvP;I ito anrinl n.. .1 4 k. ouau i tau efmm th0 same Cotnmittee. renorted to the bill fur the relief of wimessr-s rPinni'inJ f. . i ,"u "oe county to anoth wionnffilr. Campbell, the bill was postponed. from the CommitteP on rum ''7 'u the reaolmion in favor nf Me County Court of Martin.- The r 7 118 2 reding. AUo, favora D"i m amend an Ar.r. onh.U ie 'he (i.Vn ,,f i, , .. -Muniue. ragged ItS w, favorably to lhe bill for the -f Cherokee Conn. v. P.co. TJtw fl0' favors,bly t the resolu- V ini Anrrol H l . fb- 10 resolution in favor miw- loon this n .i. '' lln ,.l i "cjjuii ue- unrillS the arnva r,r ,i,o u... r. lb li..ao , .. fce sido i.r , ""dngeu tnem ijl e"f ho Hail, and lh:m(.mll,r- Z'lt ' P-cededy . iiossession rt I Im ... I in i " 'e Dart r.f u .. Courts. tt "ouse : Mewrs. 4. . er5d whicb w Urk of tlie Senate, (Mr. Kg "Hi Pi I readinor nf ,i W,. '""""I" had been con- ir received a l Ch" uUs.ef discharrred the Nvo ran'y hcl received upon, votes. Wi; IHA i to;..rr.oi.-thesuie of lOr.L J-aiB eriHIlinrr "lKte,r, ' recon- ""is. ir. K House, on 'nniit,. L Mr S- then moved W ;., ,DyaPPoi"t'ng nve on "even on the nan of "of Mr 1 flL Leacb, of Davidsnn. iho 1 w N that other the message of the HOUSE OF COMMONS. Mr. Stowe presented a memorial in relation to es tablishing a new County to be called Lafayette. Referred to committee on Propositions aud Grievan ces. Mr. Clement presented certain proceedings in re lation to the Militia laws. Referred to committee on Military affairs. Mr. Satterthwaite introduced a resolution, to raise a Joint Select Committee of three on the part of each House, to enquire into the propriety of chang ing the timeof the meeting of the General Assembly. Adopted. Mr. Thigpen presented a memorial from the Primitive Baptist association. Referred to com mittee on Propositions and Grievances. Mr. McCleese introduced a bill more effectually to suppress trafic with Slaves. Referred to Com mittee on Judiciary. Mr. Paine introduced a Resolution, authorizing the Governor to loan to Cupt. Buck GO Cadet Mus kets. Adopted. Mr. Ellis introduced a bill to regulate the duties of Sheriffs. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Sherard introduced a bill to incorporate a Lodge of I. O. O. F., in the Town of Goldsboro. Referred to Committee on Private Bills. Mr. Skinner from the Committee to superintend the electien of Judge, reported 165 votes cast, of which Strange received 73 ; Pearson 61 ; Battle 30 ; Graham 1. No election. Mr. Leach, of Davidson, moved to send a message to the Senate to go forthwith into election of Judge. Carried. Mr. Smith, of Halifax, withdrew the name of Battle. Mr. Trull introduced a bill in relation to Jurors in the County of Union. Referred to Committee on Private bills. Mr. Williams, of New Hanover, presented a me morial in relation to Raleigh and Wilmington Rail- Lroad. Referred to Committee on Finance. Mr. Nichols introduced a resolution to tax Ten- Lh"lotte. he rra,A ;e "UI nve. fc,,cuj pin Alleys. Adopted. Mr. White introduced a resolution to amend the euMilitia Laws. Adonted. Paine from Committee on Judiciary reported ft).. . JUs'ne8S bein. ,i bftck ,0 ttte House, and recommended the passage of ne tniidm . I the btU for extending the time of registering Grants, - - we offered by frc. The biil passed its 2d reading. LEGISLATIVE DEBATES. REMARKS OF MR. STANLYj On the 7th of December, upon the motion to lay the Resolutions offered by Mr. Steele, on the table. I rise, Mr. Speaker, to make a- motion, which I hope will be sanctioned by the House. 1 do so with great reluctance, as it seems to run counter to the wishes of my friend from Richmond. It is known to us nil. that owing to the difficulties io the way of an organization, that we lost a week in the Session. It is also known, that we have been greatly delayed, by having to elect several State Officers. Now 1 desire, for one, to make up for lost time. In the Message of the Governor, we see that the ho nor and interests of the State calls loudly upon us for action. All our exertion?, energy and talentsar e needed to extricate the State from the difficulties she has been placed in, by unwise or unfortunate legislation, on the part of our predecessors, relating to Rail Roads Our Court system is ridiculous and needs alteration. We shall have besides a large number of private bills, requiring our action bills iu which our constituents feel a deep interest. Well, this beiog the condition of affairs, what does it become us to do ? To devise the ways and mean? to relieve the State from her embarrassment, or the ways and means of spending time iu idle de bate, to gratify the aspiring ambition of fifty young gentlemeu, on both sMes, under twenty-five year6 Of age, who are panting for an opportunity of 'meshing their maiden swords" in political controversy? Mr. Speaker, 1 speak not here by authority of party. I act h-om my own convictions or right. AJy friend from Richmond, introduced his resolutions, without consultation with his party, and each one of us, who may be called upon to jfote upon them, has a right to oppose them as he pleases. Now, sir, what possible good can result from the introduction of this apple of discord ? Will it en lighten the minds of our Representatives in Con gress ? Will their adoption be of any service to the Country, to the State, or to any one of our constitu ents? Will not their rejection encourage the wretch ed agitation of this question " pestiferous question" as it has; been properly culled, by a distinguished man in onr country ? The Presidential Election is now over, the people of the County, are worn out and tired of the noise and confusion of the late campaign. I am heartily sick at the thought of raising it here. I wish the harsh notes of the trumpeters of .party strife to be still, at least until we transact our important bu siness. We are in the Senate, twenty-five Whigs to twenty-five Democrats. Is it expected these Resolutions can pass that body ? In thU House, we have one majority the accidental absence of one man, may cause the rejection of the Resolutions, or may cause the adoption of some Resolution, that may be very objectionable to my friend from Richmond. Will that benefit bis constituents? Will it benefit either party to pas them by oeTote ? " " " I wish not to avoid any responsibility that prop erly belong 'to my duties here and I therefore say there is much in the Resolutions I cannot approve. If voted on. our positions "must be define J,M a mendments will be offered by both parties, platforms will be erected and polled down. The Wilmot Proviso will be discoursed on most eloquently we must fight all the battles of the lust campaign over again. Cbbs and Butler, Taylor aud Fillmore, Polk and his approval of the Wilmot Proviso, must all be discussed. We shall have the speeches made in Congress the Editorials of newspapers reproduc ed, dressed anew, and spoken here day after day. Who expects any thing new ou a subject, that has been spoken and written on for mouths, by the mas ter minds of the country ? Now, sir, I appeal to the patriots of both sides of the House, to unite with me iu stifling this spark, before it is fanned into a flame. It is very unpleas ant to me at all times, especially at this, to be in op position to neighbors and friends.. Let those, who are no longer favored by public approbation go in to retirement unmolested" by the too-oft repeated shouts of triumph. Let the successful have our sym pathy, for the trials through which they are destin ed to go. Let us unite and rival each other in our efforts to serve the people, by relieving public embarrassment in our State affairs. The, General Government needs not at this time our guardianship Let us of both parties hush the discordant sounds of party strife, and see what can be done for public good. We shall soon have an opportunity not often afforded to thoe engaged in public affairs, of doing good to those upon whom the severest affliction of life has fallen. There is now attending our action, in this City, one of those ministering angels of life, on a heavenly mission, inviting our nttention to the in sane poor among us. Let us attend to the cries of wo. of these children of affliction. We shall thank Heaven our lives were spared to relieve the suffer ing of the poor and friendless, and can through life rejoice that in discharging a public duty, we had done what was acceptable in the eyes of Heaven. Mr. Speaker, I hope my friend from Richmond will pardon me for thus wishing to dispose of his re solutions. It springs from no unkindness to him. He is a gentleman to be admired for his talents and his acquirements, which will make him useful when properly directed. 1 know he wants occupation. His spirit is as restless as the fabled bird the alba tross, I think, which never was known to 6top his flight, and unless he has something to do, he is in danger of becoming mischievous. I should listen with pleasure, to the eloquence with which he would regale us, but he cau select a nother subject and another occasion, more worthy of his genius, than these abstractions of South Car olina origin. I know 1 have not the power of speech to urge properly upon him the propriety of. at least laying aside these Resolutions, until we shall have made some provision for the public necessities. I in language suited to his taste, i wouia enireai hini " So Bhaken as we are, so won with care, Find we a time for frighted peace to pant" Let him say with me also ' " No more the thirsty evenings of this soil t Shall daub her lips with her own children's blood, ! No more shall trenching war channel her fields, Nor bruise her flowerets with the armed hoofs Of hostile paces: those opposed eyes, Which like the meteors of a troubled heaven, All of one nature, of one substance bred Did lately meet in the intestine shock And furious close of civil butchery, . , Shall now in mutual, well beseeming ranks March all one way, and be no more oppos'd Against acquaintance, kindred and allies." But, Mr. Speaker, if my friend from Richmond will not listen to my suggestions, 1 can only say I must ask that my constituents shall know by my, vote, that I opposed this waste of time and money, and let the responsibility rest on those who refuse now to lay aside these Resolutions. Mr. Stanly moved to lay the Resolution on the ta ble whi?L was loeU wrdy iri Its disquisitions, that U defies suitable en- ltome. Sucn an anomaly in composition we have rarely seen jfor though any man of ordinary ab'ili ty could have pnt the substance of all that js jn the ....v!,; tuuug, In mPee r four columns, Ours are the plaris of fair delightful peace, Uawarp'd byfoafty rage to live like brotherf.' RALEIGH, N; C. Wednesday Mqrniiig, December 13, 1848. SUPREME COURT JUDGE. The Hon. Ri M. Pearson was, on Monday last, elected a J udgeof the Supreme Court, to fill the va cancy occasionad by thej; death of Judge Daniel, which, had been emporarDy supplied by the Gover nor and Council, the appointment of Hon. Will iam H. Battle. Judge Peabso." is a gentleman of high legal attainmvuts.' It is but justice tp say ttHt Judge Battle has won for bimself, during the (short time that Le has presided upon the Supreme Court Bench, no ordina ry famjL lie "will be accompanied in his retirement thene,pffn the reputatior of being an eTudite jurist an ablo expounder of the law, and an accomplished gentlernan. Election of United States' Senator. It will be seen by reference to the Senate Pro ceedings on Monday last, that the Preamble and Re solution of Mr. Rogers, of Northampton, with the amendment of Mr. Gilmes;. have passed that body. The Resolution of Mr. R. fixes Ihe 20th inst. as the day on which to elect n United States Senator, and the amendment of Mr. G. declares, that in the elec tion of this Officer, : the nembers of this General Assembly should represent jthe political opiuion3 of a majority of the people of ihe whole State, as cUar ly ascertained on the 1th of ' November last." The amendment, was adopted byja vote of 25 to 22 and the original Preamble and Resolution, as amended, by a vote of .31 to 17.. This it is to be hoped, set tles this question ; and on thej 20th day of this month, if the Resolution adopted $e carried out, a Whig will unquestionably be chosen to represent the State of North Carolina in the Senate of the United States for six years from the 4 th of March next It will be observed that the Speaker of the Sen ate, though elected Jo that office by compromise and concession on the pirt of the Whigs, clings with a rabid tenacity to phrty, on all occasions when the casting vote is calljbji in requisition. This, we dare day was not expected by the VVhigsfrom Mr. Graves, when he waselevated to the? Speaker-ship by thtir votes. He had hitherto been regarded by them as a firm, decided Democrat ; bat he was looked upon as possessing "liberal and tnaguanimous views, and, therefore, to be trusted. But the sequel has proved to the contrary ; and on a similar occasion again, the Whigs should be less disinterested in their se lection.. ' MR. STEELE'S RESOLUTIONS. We have hitherto forbornefrom saying any thing concerning the Resolutions introduced in the House of Commons by Mr. Steele ; but as the indications are, judging from the spirit manifested upon Mr. Stanly's motion, on Thursday last, to postpone in definitely, that they are to be productive of some feeling, and perhaps difficulty, we can hesitate no longer. As if tne elements were not sufficiently disturbed by the questions at issde betwoeu the two politico parties in the Legislature, to wit: the election of Public Officers, the decision of contested elections, and the manifold questions of State policy which le gitimately pertain to our General Assembly, we were surprised that Mr. Steele, without consulta tion with his friends or any body, should suddenly thrust Upon the Legislature this string of South Carolina abstractions, concerning the rights aud du ties of the General Government in the management of the Territories of the United States. The dog mas contaiued iu these Resolutions are of little prac tical importance; for whether we are allowed or de nied the right of conveying SJavcs iuto thetso Terri tories, can never affect the Southern Slaveowner; for we take it for grantejd that no one ever would think of Uking a slave to California or New Mexi co, for purposes of profit, though he might be ever so free to do so. Political mountebanks at the North, as well as those of the South, well know that Euch is the fact. There is no use, therefore, in either quar ter, to make declarations abot rights. Wise and considerate people will not let such matters disturb the peace of the country. But especially the people of North Carolina did not send the members of this Legislature here", to dictate to Congress or the Pre sident of the United States. They do not wish to squander the public money for any such tom-foolery. They are willing to leave the; matters which they have entrusted to Congress, to be taken care of by that bdy, and they demand of this Legislature to go on and dp what they were sent here to execute. However -undeniable we might deem the positions contained in these Resolutions, we protest against the phraseology in which these positions are set forth. There appears to-us a manifest endeavor on the part-of the conepcter of these Resolutions, (said to be Mr. Calhoun.) to proclaim (in rather a covert form, it is true) the puce dangerous but now only absurd doctriue of Nullification. Why talk of the Territories being the property of the StateB," and the several States," and the injury done to "the Stales," and the equality of the States in common with this subject. Tba wrong complained of, is not an injury to South. Carolina, or to any other partic ular State. It makes no assault upon their sovereign ty, nor in any way interferes with their political ex istence, as States.' But it is a wrong done to the cit izens of tlit United Statu owning Slaves, as a Nation, whether they reside in a State: or out of a State as in the District of Columbia or in one of the Terri tories. We hope, therefore, if the publie time must be spenf in settling the affairs of the Nation, instead o give it due coherency and point. Its substance, noweter, entombed, as it is, beneath' a mountain of words, appears to be a glorification principally, of his administration of the Government, a vindica tion of lis use (or abuse father)' of the Veto power, and an assault upon some of the nfeasures of the Whig Party. As the former, it a fustian and rho-domontadc-as the second, it is poor-as the latter, it is a misspent arrow and as a whole, it is charac teristic of the Author. .The3eare our opinions of the Message.- The effects and results" of the Mexican War, ,(" the War into which we were recently forced" as the President has it,) are dwelt upon at considerable length. Mr. Polk's, or any body's else opinion, as to the inevitability of the War, is of little mo ment at this time, since the People have lately con demned the policy that originated it. The gallant conduct of our forces, both military and naval, throughout the whole war, is made tne subject of a well deserved eulogy : and the capability of our government to carry on a war at sndden no tice and toeyond the limits of the country, is decTareJ to be demonstrated to the whole world. The professed prosperous condition of the finan ces, is attributed to the happy operation of the Ta riff of 18 16. And here we may remark, that the President's Message is a genuine specimen of defen sice political warfare. From beginning to perora tion, it i3 an elaborate defence of the Administra tion or of partizan doctrine. Deference to the pop ular will recently expressed might have prompted less of such, and more of that statesmanship which recommends and advises. But Democracy of late, (in North Carolina especially) have repudiated si lent acquiescence in the wishes of the majority. 'Circumstances materially alter cases." There is an amazing difference between profession in poicer, and practice, in minority. The eulogy on the Sub-Treasury, aud that extra ordinary dissertation upon the Bank and the Ta riff, so unseasonably and strangely introduced, tend further to illustrate the position we have just assum ed above. We can conceive of no other reason, why they have been thus and now discussed, unless it be for sveh an one coupled, however, intimately and naturally, with another, of which demagogueism and vanity are the two elements. The President doubt less considers that the Government is, for the next four years, in the possession of the Vandals that the measures which he denouuees, will be attempted as a part of its policy; and, therefore, this farewell exhortation to beware of breakers ahead, and to re member ttho gave the warning ! Well on the whole, the Message is not unaccep table to us ; first, because it is so harmless ; and se condly, because it is the precursor of the termination of that dynasty, whence it emanates. To our Dem- age. - I 4 -X CHOLERAIC NEW YORK. A.Vessel from Havre," .Tecently arrived at Ntw Xorki ad !eyer.a'ieriitfitge. . and rrtauv nirlr whcVni Siini ;..- . -m : v. yUI, jew who couiu now abbreviate it. so aaJ "'".'Sf . po m a rniid character. l lie iew York Exprea cautions tne publie a- gainst exaggerated reports. , Academy Military THE next Session of this Institution, will com mcncri on the first Monday; in January, TuTtion payable in advance." Application for ad' mission may be made to J. M. LOVEJOY. Principal.' Raleigh Dec. 11, 1818. ; 99 4w : t ! ot a i. e Acs a i iriri t: HpHE Exercea, cf tnej above Ipatit'uGon. wil( 05. commence, on the 16 hf of January nex t. Board, and Toil ton in the highest (wenches, will not exceed $60 pr session. , , For further information, apply' to' tne undersigned for circular of the Tru?teej . ED- ij. HlCrts,' Principal. Qfor4. Dec. 11,1848. r U9 6t , December ah. NEWtJOODf. OLIVER HAMILTON; Svcamors Binsir, MAS just received lh followk Newr G(adV which will be offered fit hi u'saal low prices! French Worked Co1lr, Mode Col'd Thibet Shawl'; Linen Cambric f fVrtHli archie fa' Narrow Cherry colored Velvet Ribooi 03, Cherry and Ma2aiine Blue Marcelyiea, Negro Blankets and superior Wool Kerseya, var cheap. .;, j Petersburg-, Dec 9. 1848. 98 CALDWliLL INSTITUTE, Hillsborough N & ; riHE next session will commence oft Wednesday JL the I9ib of January, 1,84'9'. Studentf applying for admission are required to produce satisfactory tes timonials of good moral character, and no atndent will be permitted to remain in connection with the Institution who is known to be disorderly ot immor al. .'' . The Instructors in the different departments are : Greek Rev. AtEiiSinai Wilsox, D. D. Prca ident. ' Latin Rev. Joh.x A. Binghah, A. W., Mathematics Ralph H. Ghatk8, A. M. English Ed wis A'. irKA'a-rY. J. W.. .NORWOOD, Sec iofBd. of Trustees. ' KiikborV, N. C Dec. 9, 184:8. 93 w3w ' Greensborough High School; Rev. Thomas Brown, A- Hi. PRINCIPAL. AND PKOF. OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES. David B- GVcttcr, Pkof. of Mathematics &NAiOBAii Philosoph1. The firt session of this Institution, under the present organization, will commence oh Thursday the A th day of January next and will' close on the ocratic friends it is doubtless, in consideration, at j last Friday in "May. The design of the Instructors' least and certainly, of its excessive length " Luded sweetness long drawn out:' ! is to establish a permanent school of high order.- That system will be pursued which the experience of many years has proved to be eminently effective in Lhe developement of mind and the formation of character. The course of ins' ruction willLe thorough comprehensive and practical. Young gentlemen' wilt1 be carried by a regular and systematic plan through' ihe several departments of academical education, until1 thev are prepared to enter, with credit to themselves. concourse of persons, ou Friday evening last. The any class in the University or any ether College in the' proficiency and intelligence manifested by these un- j State. Students not-intending to pursue ah ex ten- Exhibition of tie Deaf and Dumb. The exhibition by the Pupils of the Deaf and Dumblnstitutionunder the efficient superintendence of W. D. Cooke, Esq., was attended by a very large fortunates were as remarkable as they were inter esting and affecting. The State has j'ist cause for self-gratulation in its establishment of this institution. The conscious ness, founded on such1 pleasing ocular evidence as has just been afforded, in our Legislators, of having thus benefitted the cause of humanity, and philan thropy, should stimulate to their increased exercise. The liberality of the State has given language to the mute, and hearing to the deaf. The piercing cries of the maniac ask the restoration of reason or the ministerings of kind solicitude shall they not be given ? siye Collegiate Education, may take such a course of Ktuiiy as Mill qualify thm for business and commer cial pursuits. As everything whidi is woM learning should be will learnt, no study should be passed over superficially. fti"id accuracy ,iri recitation, will be required from every pupil of the-institution. Special attention will be give'rk to' tlnj English Language ; 'sad? Composition. j ,. Regarding any system of mere intellectual educa-' tion as radically defective, it will be our aim to culti vate, in proportion, the entire nature of (he pupil " The Bible will be a text book, and its pure and elevated principles, its counsels! and its instructions,, wilt be mingled in our daily exercises; -The govern-' meat of the school will be based oh christian prin-t-if.Ies. Firmness united with kindness will mark' all our decisions. Every student will be required, carefully to avoid everything that is low and profane, THE WEATHER. Smile not, reader we do not design whetting our j iid to demean himself on. all occasions, by a aobl Editorial pen on this trite and hacku'ed theme, in i and gentlemanly deportment.. ;The Institution has default of aught else to write about. The difficulty ! lw0 valuable Libraries hjdongi'ng to it, which wilj. . ,t !. i i afford a rare opportunity fr acquiring that general I Kit iiiiii'ii ill miinri I if'p 1111 11 r-.r f r 1 1- v iirfv.i'K I ... o J t - " upon our notice, that we cannot find time to discri minate ns to their proper priority of consideration. But you, too, have felt the delightful influences of the weather of the week past, and can appreciate the promptings which impel us to discard for a moment, politics and speculation, in order to enjoy its recol lection. Open windows a warm and genial sun and the buds of flowers and trees almost burstiug out, are all very unusual for the middle of Decem- knowledge of liierature, so essential to rerpectabih'ty i and success in after life. A Philosophical Apparatus' ! has also been secured which will enable us'to offer inducements not often found in preparatory schools. GreensUorough is a pleasant and healthy village J distinguished for its fine schools, good society, and for the morality and industry of its inhabitant. Thus affording to parents, who have children to educate, almost every facility that can be desired. It is hoped that this effort to resuscitate a onve flourishing school will secure the co operation of (he community in' n l:..t. I;. Im..IaI mm r n natnj hmH Iia .rifirnj tfV ber. The charming evenings of bland zephyrs and renJer h wortby of enlire ongjence and a Bberrf patronage. j English Branches per session of 5 months, 910 Languages, Mathematics, &c-,! 30 Payable in advance. No deduction will be made unless in caet of protracted sickness. It is desirable moon-lit beauty ;' so still, so soft in earth and air, of tliose of the constituency of the Assembly, that j Iection. You scarce would start to meet a spirit there ; Secure that nought of evil could delight To walk in such a scene, on such a night," brought pleasant memories of Spring and flowers. The atmosphere now, however, is damp and chil ly the streets wet and muddy and the weather altogether disagreeable. Summer has lingered too long in the lap of Winter, and now for raw and gus ty days ! AMERICAN LITERATURE. One of the most strong, or rather incontrovertible demonstrations of the great advancement of a Nation iu Arts, Science, erudition, and general literary ac complishments, is the multiplication of Periodical publications. As indications of the progress which this country is now making in a taste for letters, we view with pleasure every addiliou which time makes to the number of those works. America, though she has not yet, nor for some time can' have, her full number, has still, in some few of her best publica tions of the kind, almost reached the acme of per fection those periodicals which not only instruct while they amuse, but impart an appetite for know ledge, infuse a taste for reading, and, without seem ing to dictate, guide the the mind to a judicious se- this narflan of thm will be couched in language less covert an4 mystical, and a little more National in its character. . ; ' r&r We are gratified to be able to state, that we have procured the services as letter-writer from Washington of a highly intelligent gentleman, who has had several years experience in the supervision of a political journll. His Srst'lctter will probably be received by our next. We trust that these ef forts multiply our eources of intelligence will be appreciated, by our, reader We have upon our table at present, many excel lent publications of this class. The pressure of oth er matter, precludes the possibility of doing more at present than merely enumerating them-with the promise, shortly, when opportunity occurs, of noti cing their merits more fully. There are before us, the Union Magazine, an exceedingly elegant Peri odical in appearance, published in Philadelphia the Daguerreotype, a very fin Eclectio, from Bos ton ; Leguard & Scott's re publication, of tie Edin (hut all who wih to avail themselves of the fuif benefits t.i this institution should be present at the opening of the session. - I A few hoarders cau be accommodated tw thefataily of the Principal. , Greensborough, N. C, Dec. 6,1 1848. 99 3t Grand Schemes, FOR NOVEMBER, i,B48.- J. W. Maury & Co MiiMagO"'' $33100! 1 Drawn Numbers out of 75 !' i n. j - i VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY, For Exdoivirig Ltesburg Academy anil foi ttni purfoitt. Class No. 75, for' 1B431 To be drawn at Alexandria, Va., on Saturday, th' IGthof December, 1848: CAPITALS S 1 prize jf $33,000, 1' do 1 0,0(30, 1 dbl C.OOjOV 1 do. 4,000,' t do. 3,400, S do, JJ-.SOO; 1 do.000i 1 do. 1,500. 10 priwref 1,000, fcc 4 fe Tickets $10Hlvea $6 00 Quarters $r 50 Certificate of packages 25 Whole Ticket 1 IV 00 do' do- 26 Half 5 : 58 6f do' do 26 Quarter do 27 00 do do 2S JSightb-'l do It 50 Orders for Tickets and Shares ahd Certificates ( Package rn the' above Splendid Lotteries wilt receive the lot prompt attention', and ail official aeeeaot of each drawing sent immediately after it ia ortt to all who order from us. Address . J. & C MAU.tr, Agent for J. W. MackY & Co., Msasgm, j Abi.taadfMi Vev
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