Tvf v fV - T4 AlTA 1 I I Mr r I 4 v RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 27, 1861; NO 95- VOL. LXI THE RMSIQH REGISTEIl IB rituuw SEMI-WEEKXY ANDWBEKL?, BY JOHN W. SYMB vftlTOK ahd rnOFRnnoB; THB SEMI-WEEKLY BEGISTEB la Vhri Wednesday and Saturday morning, at per n BJ subscription yew has expire- THE WEEKLY REGISTER i uMAJwiT JSdar morning, at $2 00 per annum, payable in r&riably in advance. ,,. . . square (18 lines or lessne insertion, veiy succeeding insertion, 1 inuare six montbs, 4 twelve " three " v $1 00 25 8 00 1400 8 00 15.00 25 0, twelve months, lnciuauig In the Weekly Register: 1 square for the first insertion, J. nd for every suceeedwg insertioB, 1 square twelve months, ' fl' $1 00 25 10 09 10 DO I twelve months, mclud'g Weekly paper 20 09 All advertisements not otherwise directed, will be inserted in the Semi-Weekly, and har ooortog. Business Cards, not exceeding eight lines, will be nserted in either the Weekly or Semi-Weekly six months for $5 00, or twelve months for WboJ wpers at $8.50 for six months, or $15 for twelve months. jg-Contracts can be made at the office for longer advertisements. BUSINESS CARDS. M e 13 Q 1 e 8 e "S -CO -a e 6H 1 m Q i CR m a i 8 i 3 o CO 3 8 e J-5 DeCARTERET & ARMSTRONG, BOOK BINDERS, AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS RALEIGH, N. C. oo 15 tf. " JOHN W. COSBY. RALEIGH N. C. Sept. 2A 1880. f A. r. PVLLIAV, R. P. PULLIAJf, D. X. EISIGKR. PULLIAM & CO. AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES, Odd-Fellows' Hall, Franklin St., RICHMOND, VA. DALLY SALES Public and Private. We pledge our strictest attention to the business en trusted to ns, and will, answer all com munications promptly. PORTER ALWAYS AT EACH DEPOT. PEEBLES, PLUMMER & CO., (FOBXKRLT PEKBLBS h WHITS.) COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND GROCERS, No. 22, Old Street, Petersbury Va. PROMPT and diligent personal attention given to the sale of all consignments of Produce. Always on hand a full supply of standard quality Groceries, suited to the wants of Farmers and Families. LEX't PEEBLES, JHO. J. THOMPSON. henry l. PLtrKSER, Jr., late of the firm of N. M. Martin, Brother k Co. "Sole Agents for Reese's Phospho Peruvian, or Manipulated Guano. jane 27 tf. OAK CIT IT SAVINGS BANK. - Dr. T. D. HOGG, Pretident. V JohhG. Williams, Ccuker. DIRECTORS. Dr. T. D. Hogg, H. S. Smith, Q. Bushee, - John G. Williams. This Bank is now receiving deposits, at the Ex change Offioe of John G. Williams A Co. Discount TO THE FRIENDS OF HOME MANUFACTURES. THE KINS TON IS NOW IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. ORDERS for negro BROGANS and BOOTS are solicited. J. C. CARPENTER, Agent. Kinston, N: C, June 24, 1860. ' aug tf. PETERSBURG, YA. THIS- WELL KNOWN ESTALISHMENT, BAVINS BEEN REOKHTLT"' FITTED CP AJfD SUPPLIED : WITH ALL MODERN COWVEXIENCE 8, Now offers-to Travellers Attractions -Unsnrpaased. by any Hotel ,. in the Country mar 5 JOHN JARRATT & BHD. DONNANS &. JOHNSTON, GROCERS AKD COMMISSION "MERCHANTS, Petersburg, f ja l ly. DONNAN & CO, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Richmond, Ym ja l-ly INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL LEY OF VIRGINIA, Winchester, Virginia, Capital $300,000. Incorporated March, 1852. : Charter per tuaL Losses equitably adjusted and promptlr paidi Fire Losses paid in 8 years to July, 1889, $538,292.19 Insurance against loss or damage by fire, on as faror- able terms as other responsible Companies. " - v. : ; ' z JOS. 8. CARSON, Pres'ti J Wm. L. Best, Sec. , -j iV-f'- ' 1-- TiW. S. SIMPSON, Agt ap'110 tf .PetersburgfcVa i- WANTED I WANTED ?i f T ?L INIMITABLE WHIT AKER'S, : A CONTENTED iIAN ; FOR - W HI C H he offers a premium of FIVE GALLONS of lrewry' Celebrated SouthaBptou(Va.) ill 2i BRANDY. : Speaking of the abore OLD BRANDY, the. THR , INIMITABLE . WHITAKER a has oa hand-'-"" ;- - DREWRY'S OLD APPL-E RRATTnYl v' " SETH JONES' OLD APPLE BRANDS, ? c TISDALES DLD APPLE BBJLNDY,i tH and manT ethar ehoie BRAMD&?. n P. The contented xsaaean findtte INIMITA- niiK at his Store, en Rargett St, ' betufeea the houra ore. a. m. and Ion. mJTJlt kahfmr aol IS tf . 4jr. MEDICINES, &C. OLD SACHEM BITTERS WIGWAM TONIC. THESE DELICIOUS 'AND FAR-FAMED BIT TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY SICIANS OF THE COUNTRY, on account o their PURITY AND GREAT MEDICINAI VIRTUE. They are pleasant : as nectar to the taste, and are pronouneed the BEST TO NI C AND STIMU LANT EVER OFFERED TO THE PUB LIC. . Their curative powers in cases of GENERAL DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON STIPATION, etc, are nnparralleled, and as a guarantee that we feel warranted in claiming what we do, we beg leave to state that our assertions are endors ed by . . " Prof; SILLIMAN, of Yale CoUege. Prof; HAYES, of Massachusetts, and hundreds of others. For sale by Grocers, Wine Merchants, and Drug gists generally. Principal Depot, 145 Water St, New York. dec 1 ly J7RESH MEDICINES , AND TOILET ARTICLES. The Subscriber hat the pleasure of announcing to his friends and the public generally, that after much delay trouble, and expense, owing to the war, and in terruption of trade, he has procured a fresh supply of Medicines, Toilets and other articles in his line, which he has been unable to furnish for some time past. He has to pay CASH for all he buys, and hopes that such of his patrons as do not pay promptly, will take the hint, and that all in arrears, who have not gone to the seat of war to fight for our independence and dearest interests, will pay np their arrearages or a part at least, so that he may be able to meet pressing de mands, and keep his Stock replenished. jTAll orders from the country (unless from prompt and reliable parties,) will go unnoticed, if not accompanied with the CASH or its equivalent. P. F. PESCUD, au 17 tf Druggist, Raleigh, N; C. OR BEAUTIFYING AND IMPROVING THE HAIR. I have received the following favorite article, vis : Mrs. Allen's Restorer and Zylabalsamum, ' Wood's and Ezekial's Restorer, Burnett's Cocoaine andCocin, Rosemary and Castor Oil, Lowe's and Fiver's Pomades. Demerson, Petit & Co., Hygienique Societe, andMonpelas Pomades, Tricopherous, Kathairon, Essence Bay Leaves, Sayne's Hair Tonic, ' Philecome, and Pescnd's Hair Tonic. Also, the most approved Hair Dyes known in this country. For sale at PESCUD'S DRUG STORE. Raleigh, May 18, 180. ma 30 tf. BUIST'S FRESH AND NEW CROP TUR- - - ji NIP SEED. CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING VARIE ties : Early Large Flat Ouch, Early Red Top, " Ruta Basra, fa superior variety.) Large White Norfolk, Large Yellow Norfolk, Large White Globe. Also, Altriiigham Carrot, Mangel Wortzel, Beet, and large Winter Drumhead Cabbage Seed. - For Sale in quantities to suit purchasers t June 1$ tf. P. F. PESCUD'g- CHISMAN'S YEAST POWDERS. MY Materials are to hand, and Mr. Chisman has put up a large quantity, all who have been waiting for sup plies can send in their orders. If you doubt that tbese great ruwders are not su perior to any now known,' you can find testimonials from the most respectable families in Raleigh, at my store, where yon can be supplied at wholesale or re tail. P. F. PESCUD. may 23 A NOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY !--jJl While on my recent visit to the Old Dominion, I had the good fortune to procure from an oldlriend a demijohn of Rose Cordial of the most delectable fla vor a splendid and invigorating article for the sick. Call, by all means, and get some before it is goae; price 25 cents a bottle. Among the choice variety of other things too tedious to mention, tc which the at tention of the public is respectfully called, I have a fine lot of the best Hair Brushes. If you want to feel good and poetical in these gloomy times, just call around, procure a brush and a bottle of cordial, and I will guarantee a fine flow of the most highalutin pheelin$. P. F. PESCUD, Druggist. NEW AND - SPLENDID: EXTRACTS Consisting of THE WOOD VIOLET, HUMMING BIRD, BUTTERFLY VIOLET, PATCHUTLY MUSK, PINK JOCKY CLUB, FRANGIPANI ROSE.&c. Also, Frangipani, Verbena, Cologne and other Toilet waters. All of whicn are of the finest quality and put up in elegant style. For sale at . i PESCUD'S DRUG STORE. Raleigh, May 18, I860. . ma 23 tf. JUST RECEIVED AT PESCUDS DRUG STORE. A VERY FINE LOT OF TOILET SOAPS. B AKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. A new supply of these celebrated Bitters on hand At .FJfiSCUD'S Drug Store. M USTARD. A fresh supply just received At PESCTTP'S Drug Store. PHALONS HAIR INVIGORATOR. Barrys Tricopherous,,. Esekials Hair Restorer, ., s Pavsons Indellible Ink. At ; PESCUD'S Drug Store. Wan 14 tf , , Raleigh, N.C. IASH! CASH J! CASH X! I " T SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH ! I D02TT do a Credit Business ! Therefore I hope every person that sees this adrertisemest will not ask me for CREDIT because l am not able to do a credit business : and have to pay CASH myself. I have called on every person that owes me a D O L - LAR, and have not been able to collect the first CJSJi l. L wish you would call on some one mat is able to credit. -. T . j. jj. rrvaBJ4.iii.n. ap117 tfv v " ' ' . - s-' : ' - - - I OTHER Lot of Old Dominion Smokinr "To bacco," Just reeeived, at "Turner's" North Carolina Book Store. . Said to be Superior to the former. mTlIITAKIilt'S IS THE PLACE TO 111 B UY.-Qoods . delivered tree of Charge, to any part of tte fJity. , nrif w-n RESJI aUNERAI, WATERS. CON rresaV Eockbrile Abami aad'GrMK Brkr V- mit Sulpher Water, also Hook Bridg Alum Mass. 'wl-:- f JPESCUD'b DXU8 0TOBJL.- BOQK6 STATIONERY &G. JILITARYOOKS for CASH ONLY. HARD EES' TACTICS, Complete Edition ; Revised by and published nnder the personal super vision of the Author in 2 Volumes. Price $2.50 When sent by mail, ' 2.70 VOLUNTEERS MANUAL of Infantry and Rifle Tactics, with Honors paid by the troops; Inspections, Reviews, Duties of Captains, - Companies, Duties in Camp, and Garrison, Soldiers Rations and Mode of cooking them Abriged and compiled by Lieut. Colonel WM. H. RICHARDSON, graduate and formerly As sistant Instructor of tactics, Virnia Military Institute . ', , . , , ' Price $1.50 - "When sent by maiL ' 1.W THE VOLUNTEERS HAND BOOK, an abridgement of Hardee'silnfantry tacticc, by Capt. J. K. LEE. Price $00.60 When sent by mail, 00.60 THE HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. JOSEPH ROBERTS. Price $00.75 When sent by mail, 00-85 ON INFANTRY CAMP DUTY, FIELD FORTIFICATION and Coast defence, by Captain L. V. BUCKHOLTZ, author of the Science of Wa-. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 Instructions for Officers and non-commissioned Offi cers of Cavalry on out post duty, by Lieutenant Colonel VON ARENTSCHILDT, first Hus sars, King's German Legion, with an abridgment of them, by Lieutenant Colonel, the Hon. F. PONSONBY. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING by Troops in Camp and Hospital, prepared for the Army of Virginia, and published by order of the Sur geon General, withEssavson Taking food and what food, by FLORENCE NIGHTIN GALE. Price $00.25 When sent by mail, 00.30 ALSO a complete New Pocket Map of VIR GINIA. Price $00.75 When sent by mail, 00.80 BAYONET EXERCISE and Skiimisliers Drill by R. MILTON CARY, Lieutenant Colonel Provisional Army of Virginia. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ARTIL LERY Extracted from GILHAM'S MAN ; NUAL for Volunteers and Militia. f . Price $1.00 f When sent by mail, 1.08 SCHOOL OF THE GUIDES, or the Practi ' cal Soldier, Illustrated with -28 Engrav ings, and designed for the'use of the Militia of the Confederate States. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.06 MAHAM'S OUT POST DUTY, an Element ii ry treatise on Advanced Guard, out post, and Detachment Service of Troops, and the manner of posiing and handling them in pres ence of an Ene&y. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.12 GILHAM'S MANUAL for the Volunteers and Militia of the Confederate States. Price $2.50 When sent by mail, 3.00 For sale by W. L. P031EROY. sell tf Raleigh, N.C. THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK. THIS DAT RECEIVED, BY H. D. TURNER, A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OP THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK; "MPROVED AND - GREATLY ENLARGED, containing 344 pages, royal 12mo, embracing ma ny forms not lound in tormer editions, printed on goodpaper and substantially bound in law calf. It con tains Forms of all those Legal Instruments which peo ple have occasion to use : and furnishing, also a guide to Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Clerks, Constables, Coroners, School Committees, etc. Compiled from the best sourses, being an improvement on all works of the kind formerly in use, and intended as a Compan ion to Cantwell's Justice. To which are added the Constitution of North Carolina, and of he United States; an account of the principal Officers of the State, and , of the Counties; Titles of address, tc. Furnished at the unparalleled low price of Qne Dol lar, (being the cheapest book ever offered for sale.) When sent by mail an extra charge of 2ft cents will be required to cover the postage. , A kberal discount to those who buy to sell again. Published and sold, wholesale and retail, by 11. D. TURNER, dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store, SWAIM'S JUSTICE--REVISED -THE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi cal guide to the Laws of the State, and the decisions of the Supreme Court, denning tne duties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace, under the Revised Code of 1854 '55 together with full instructions and num erous forms and precedents. By EDWARD CANT WELL, Esq., LL. ii., Counsellor at Law. One vol. 8vo , containing nearly 600 pages, hand. somely printed on good paper, and well bound in law binding. Price $3 50. Postage 3n cents. Published and for sale by HENRY i. TURNER, an. 21 at the North Carolina Bookstore. mTILITARY BOOKS. ItJL VOLUNTEER'S MANUAL of Infanty and Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the troops, Inspec tion,!Reviews, Ac, by Lieut. CoL Wm. H. Richardson HARDEE'S TACTICS, Rifle and Light Infantry, School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com plete. HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. Joseph Roberts. VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K. Lee. INSTRUCTIONS ON OUT POST DUTY, by Arent8child A Ponsonby. TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light Drasroons and Mounted Riflemen, by Col. J. Lucius Davis. RIFLE'S AND RIFLE PRACTICE. An Elemen tary Treatise upon the theory of Rifle Firing, Ac, by C. M. Wilcox. For Sale by H. D. TURNER, ju 31 tf N. C. Book Store. TEW BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER. JLI The True Path, or The Young Man Invited to the Saviour. In a Series of Lectures. By The Rev. Joeph M. Atkinson, . Raleigh, N. C WILKINS WYLDER, OR THE SUCCESSFUL MAN. By Stephen P. Miller, Author of " The Bench and Bar of Georgia." THE BLACK GAUNTLET, A Tale of Plantation Life in South Carolina. By Mrs. Henry R. Schoolcraft, SCIENCE, A WITNESS FOR THE BIBLE. By Rev. W. N. Pendleton, D. D. THE ROBBIN B'jY, OR HOW NAT Q-OT HIS LEARNING. An Example For Youth. Bv Wm. M. Thayer. LICHEN TUFTS, FROM THE ALLEGHANIES. By Elizabeth C. Wright. NEMESIS. : 1 : ' ; By Marion llarland. THREE PER CENT A MONTH, OR THE PERILS OF FAST LIVING. ' ' By Charles Burdett For Sale by HENRY D. TURNER, H . t:-.,-.i North Carolina Bookstore. Raleigh, N. C, September, 1880. s sept II tf SUPERIOR ARTJCLE OF, CHEW ING Tobacco." . Th Pure Southern Quid. A Sappiy of the abore juit received at VVJ TURNER'S .. N. C Book Stora., . it if ?'rr.taJafpioopy CLOTHING- &0. N EW CLOTHING STORE !! JUST OPENED BY ISAAC 0ETT11ER 3 at the corner of Fayetteville St. and Market Square $2O,000 worth of MEN'S and BOYS' Ready Made Clothing, Boot, Shoes, Hats, and many other articles. . I wish it distinctly understood that these Goods were bought in times of peace, and consequent ly at much lower prices than they could be bought for now. They will be gold again at tne - OLD RETAIL PRICES, have no particular fancy for saying much. All I ask of the public is to . give me a calL They 1 will certainly "not be disappointed ' in the quantity, quality or in the prices of my GOODS. Remember, corner of Fayettevitle Street and Mar- Square, (formerly occupied by Mr. PooL) Respectfully, au 31 tf ISAAC OETTINGER. 1861. SPRING TRADE! 1861. GFNTLEMEN AND BOYS IN WANT OF CLOTHING, , HATS, SHOES, BOOTS, Ac, of every description, will find me prepared this SPRING to furnish thm with 0ETTEK GOODS, at more Reasonable Prices than heretofore; and I most cordiallv invite them to examine my , . GOODS AND PRICES before purchasing. Notwithstanding the crisis, I have been NORTH and purchased, to great advantage, a most BEAUTI FUL and VARIED STOCK of CLOTHING AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, and my friends can be furnished, at short notice, frou: head to xoot. Having a splendid Stock of the most fashionable and approved French CLOTH. DOESKINS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ao, the most ACCOMPLISHED AND SUPE RIOR CUTTER AND WORKMEN in my TAYLORING ESTABLISHMENT, I am ready to compete wirh any one in the old JN orth Stte in making any Garment or Clothing to order, in the most superb and artistic manner. The liberal encouragement I have received and continued indications of increasing confidence, inspire me with the hope that I shall be more liberally patron ized than ever; to merit which I will give my undivi ded attention to the wants of all who favor we with a call. M. (JRAUSMAN. ap'l 13 tf MILITARY GOODS! SUP. GREY AND DKAB MILITARY O J Overcoats with large capes, price 16, IS, 20 and 22 dollars, all home made. 5O0 Merino Shirts, Grey and White, for camp life. 50O Pairs Merino and Shaker Drawers, all sizes, Grey and White, just to hand. ' 50 Pair Grey, Blue, Drab and Mixed colored Cloth and Cassimeres, made to measure or sold by the pair or single pattern to suit purchasers. Overcoatings in Beaver, Pilot and Petersham. 40 Dozen sup. white Shirts. TO Dozen Cassimere, Gingham and Calico fatigue Shirts. Blankets and Shawls for Soldier's use. Oil Cloth Overcoats, Legging and Cap Cover.-. Gilt Buttons by the gross. Gold Braids by the pair. Haversacks by the hundred. 200 Pair Drill Gaiters. Heavy Socks by the dozeo. Gloves and Gauntletts. Pants, Vests and Dress Clothing ; a complete assort ment at T. W. ROYSTON & CO.'S. oct 9 Petersburg, Va. 1861. 1861. AUGUST 17th, MILITARY GOODS! NO. 51J SYCAMORE, PETERSBURG, VA. f, ILROrSTl, & Co,, Can furnish Military Companies with the following named goods at short notice : Oil CloA Over Coats, Oil Cloth Oaps, Oil Cloth Haverlocks, Oil Cloth Haversacks, Oil Cloth Leggins, Fatigue Jackets, Plain and fancy fatigue Shirts. Gingham and Calico Shirts. Mirino under Shirts (White and Grey.) Merino Drawers, (White and Grey,) T elvet and flannel Zouave Caps, Heavy. Grey Over1 Coats, ALSO, ON HAND, Grey and Blue Satinet, Grey Gasimere, Grey Flannel which they will make up to order and warrent satisfaction in every instance. T. W. ROYSTON, & CO., No. 51i Sycamore St, au 21 tf Petersburg, Va. WHITAKER'S ! WHITAKER'S I ! YVHITAKERS !!! SPRING GOODS ! SPRING STOCK!! 1. A, WHITAKER 5 THE INIMITABLE. INIMITABLE WHITAKER. THE 50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00 j 10 boxes French Can- 50 do Lemons, 4 00 dy, 45c; 50 Bbls. AppHs. 4 00 ) 20 boxes Webb & Whit- 10 do Potatoes, 4 00 ted's celebrated T O- 4 Boxes Candles BACCO. 100 lbs.,) 2c.j20,O00 Hayana CI- 40 boxes Common GARS. Candy, 16c. ( 20 Cases Crackers. 10 boxes Fancy Can- 20 Ubl8. Crackers. dy, 20c WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA KER S a great variety or.wuou AiNU WlLLUW WARE. PISS: FISHM FISH! It . Herrings, Mullet, Mackerel, Salmon, White fish, and Shad are dailv expected at WHITAKER'S CITY EMPORIUM. apT 6 tf. JUST RECEIVED AT TBANKXIN'S. " Strong Fresh and Salty Snuff, and all to b had in the SOUTEEItN CONFEDERACY. Also, a Large lot of Every conceiveable article known to the trade. . Come one, come all, to " 8e 7 tf FRANKLIN'S CalL aj-Standard and Spirit of the Age copy. 7INE GOLD JEYraiLRY.--THE SUI5- MJ SCRIBER has in store a splendid assortment of FINE GOLD JEWELRY, embracing variety of styles of patterns of Brooches, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelet, Finger Rings, La dies ani Gentlemen's Watch Chains, Pencils and Pecs Cuff Pins, Miniature Locket, Geld Thimbles, - c Call and examine. . nov 9 C. B. ROOT. USE CfflMAN S YEAST "'POWDERS WEDNESDAY MOKNING, NOV. 37, 1861. INERESTING CORRESPONDENCE BE TWEEN THE GRAND DUKE CON STANTINE AND COMMANDER M. F. MAURY. The Richmond Enquirer, of Thursday, pub lishes a correspondence between the Grand Duke Constantino and Commander M. F. Maury, of Virginia. It is of , an exceedingly interesting character, and will doubtless be universally read: St. Petersburg, 27th July, 1861. 1 8th August - My Dear fcapt. Maury : The news of your having left a service which is so much indebted to your great and successful labors, has made a very painful impession on me and my companions-in-arms. Your indelatigable researches have un veiled the great laws which rule the winds arid' currents of the ocean, and have placed your name amongst those which will be ever mentioned with feelings of gratitude and respect, not only by pro fessional men, but by all those who pride them selves in the great and noble attainments of the human race. That your name is well known in Russia, I need scarcely add, and, though "barba rians," as we are still sometimes called, we have been taught to honor in your person disinterested and eminent services to science and mankind. Sircerely deploring the inactivity in wnich the presem political whirlpool in your country has plunged you, I deem myself called upon "to In vite ycu take up your residence in this country, where yojj :nay in peace continue your favorite and usetui occupations. Your position here will be a perfectly indepen dent ens. Yot will be bouncl by no conditions or engagements, and you will always be at liber to steer home across the ocean, in the event of your not preferring to cast anchor in our remote corner of the Baltic. As regards your material welfare, I beg to as sure you that everything will be done by me to mnke your new home comfortable and agreeable, whilst at the same time the necessary means will be offered you to enable you to continue your scientific pursuits in the way you have been ac customed to. I shall now be awaiting your reply, hoping" to have the pleasure of soon seeing here so distin guished an officer, whose personal . acquaintance it has always been my desire to make, and whom Russia will be proud to welcome on her soil. Believe me, my dear Captain Maury, your sincere well-wisher, CON STAN TIN E, Grand Admiral of Russia. Richmond, Va 29th Oct.,'18Gl. Admiral: Your letter reached me only a few days ago. It fills me with emotions. In it I am offered the hospitalities of a great and powerful Empire, with tho Grand Admiral of its fleets for patron and friend. Inducements arejneld out such as none but tbe most magnani mous of Princes could offer, and such as nothing but a stern sense of duty may withstand. A home in the bosom of my family on the banks of the Neva, where, in the midst of books, and surrounded by friends, I am, without care for tbe morrow, to have tbe most princely metins and facilities for prosecuting those studies and continuing those philosophical labors in which I take most delight. All the advantages that I enjoyed in Washington, are, with a larger dis cretion, to be offered me in Russia. Surely a more flattering invitation could not be uttered. Certainly it could not reach a more grateful heart. I have slept upon it. It is be coming that I should be candid, and, in words, frankly state the circumstances by I find myself surrounded. The State of Virginia gave me birth a few which within her borders; among many friends, the nearest of kin, and troops of excellent neighbors, ray chil dren are planting their vine and fig trees ; in her green bosom are the graves of my fathers ; the political whirlpool from which your kind fore though sought to rescue me has already drawn hor into a fiercu and bloody war. In 1788, when this State accepted the Federal Constitution and entered the American Union, the did so with the formal declaration that she re served to herself the right to withdraw from it for cause, and resume those powers and attributes of sovereignty which she had never ceded away, but only "delegated" for certain definite and specified purposes. When the Presiden t .elect commenced to set at naught the very objects of the Constitution, and without authority of law, proceeded to issue his proclamation of 15th of April last, Virgin ia, in the exereise of that reserved r?ght, deci ded that the time had come when her safety, her dignity and honor required her to resume those 'delegated" powers and withdraw from the Union. She did so. She then straiehtwav call ed upon her sons in the Federal service to retire therefrom and come to her relief. This call found me in the midst of those quiet physical researches at the Observatory in Wash ington, which I am now, with so much delicacy of thought and gooduess of heart, invited to re sume in Russia. Having been broagbt op in the school ot otate-Kignts, where we had for masters tbe greatest statesmen of America, and among them Mr. .Madison, tne wisest of them all, could not, and did not hesitate. I recognized this call, considered it mandatory, and" formally renouncing all allegiance to the broken union, hastened over to the south side of the Potomac, there to renew to fatherland these vows of fealty, service, And devotion which the State of Virginia bad permitted me to pledge to the Federal Union, so long only as by serving it, I might serve her, Thus my sord has been tendered in her cause, and the tender has been accented. Her soil is is invaded, the enemy is actually at her gates, and here I am, contending, as the fathers of the Re public did, for the right of self-government and those very principles for the maintenance of which Washington fought, when this, his native State, was a colony of Oreat Britian. The path of duty and honor is therefore plain. By following it with the devotion and loyalty of a true sailor, I shall, I am persuaded, nave the glorious and proud Tecompense' that is contained in the "well-done" of the Grand Admiral of Bus-' sia and his noble "companions in arms." ' When the invader is expelled, and as soon there arter as tne state win grant me leave, 1 promise myself the pleasure of a trip across the Atlantic, and snail Danea to Kussia, that 1 may there - in person, on tbe banks ? of the Neva, have - the honor and measure of expressing to her Grand Admiral the sentiments of respect and esteem with which his oft repeated acts of kindness and the generous encouragements that be has afforded me in the pursuits of science has inspired Obedient servant, M. P. MAURY, ;. Commander C. 8. Navy. To H. I . H. the Grand Dake Constantine, v Grand Admiral of Russia, St. Petersburg."- ' s PRANCE AND THE AMERICAN BLOCK ADE THE SALE OF LOUISIANA. i From tbe Londoa Money Review. t , '; A very singular rumor has been in circulation during tbe last few days, via : that Prance claime for herself tbe free navigation of the Mississippi, under the original treaty for the sale of Louisiana by France to the United States in 1803. We know the question has been raised in France as to whether that country has not acquired, un der the treaty above quoted, special privilegei as regards tree access to the American ports, and it is by no nexus impossible that a monarch of so strong a will as Napoleon III may yet, in fur therance of the objects which be is understood to cherish, have something to say to, the Northern Sta es, even, in respect of to old a parchment aa that above quoted. . His Majesty is a great stick ler for the sanctity of treaties when they suit hire. ' Before quitting the subject, we may remark that it is net at all cler, according to the law of nations, that tbe Northern States, seeing that they do not treat the seceding States as belligerent, but as rebek,have the right to exclude foreign ves sels from any port of the United States, whether in the North or in the South, so long as those vessels abstain from carrying contraband of war. PARTICULARS OF THE BURSTING OF A CANNON AT COLUMBU 3 TERRIFIC EXPLOSION. Mention has already been made of the bursting of a Dahlgren gun a few days since at Columbus i Ky., soon after the battle near that place. The following description from the Columbus corres pondent of the New Orleans Picayune we extract for our columns, it being the most interesting ac count we have yet seen : A most shocking and unfortunate acci dent happened just now, which has caet a depressing gloom over the whole army at this point. Tbe 128- pounder rifle gun, mounsed on a pivot inside of a circle elevation, exploded with a terrible crash, which could be heard for many miles. A great loss of ltfe was sustained, and many persons mangled and wounded in the most tragic manner. Among the killed is Capt. Kciter, one of the best artillerists in the army, and whose daath is a misfortune at this trying juncture. Lieiit. Snowden is also among the killed. I counted five dead bodies on the spot,horribly mangled, while several were bad ly, and others but slightly, wounded. Limbs, pieces of skull, oozing, brains, were scattered all about, and presented atiever to be forgotten sight. Gen. Polk was close to the gun, but was not hurt, which is certsinly providential. The General was terribly shocked, and had his cloihes torn in shreds mdhis face burned somewhat.but withotilinjuring mm externally or internally. Ihe rumor was at the moment that he and Gen. McCown were among the killed, aud trreat v is the excitement among the soldiers. Several of i1 aunners must have been buried ineidd of the elevation, under the fragments and ruins of the once beautiful and val uable gun. There is no doubt but that some must have been thrown in the river, as tbe gun was mounted almost at tbe edge of the bluff, whore, from its highest elevation, it commanded the op posite Missouri shore for several miles. The gun was the pride of the army, and the terror of the gun boats, and its value was tested in the late battle, when it played at the eun boats, and dis persed the advancing column of the enemy. The life of a patriot soldier is never lost. It blooms again beyond the grave, in a land where winter never comes, and suffering is unknown. Hanging arouad the throne of sapphire and gold a rich garland awaits the coming of him who has died for his country ; and when the Eternal Hand has dropped it ou his brow, Justice hands the record of his life to Mercy, and turns away until a'l that is black and all that is sinful ireras- ed. Jcre. Clemens. INSURANCE. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL F IRK INSURANCE COMPANY. At the annual " meeting of the North Carolina Mutual ?ire Insurance Company, held on the 10th January, 1861, the follow ing persons vere elected Directors and Officers for the ensuing year : DIRECTORS. Henry D. Turner, Raleigh John R. Williams, do. T. H. Selby, do. C. W. D. Hatchings, do h'erap. P. Battle, do. George Little, do. .lames M. Towles, do. . James E. Hoyt, Washington, Alexander Mitchel 1, New ber n. Jos. G. Wright, Wilmington. J ohn M. Jones, Edenton. George W. Charles, Elizabeth City , Jos. Ramsay,1 Plymouth. J. W. JJarrell, Murfreesborough H. B. Williams, Charlotte, Samuel Watkins, Milton. I A. W. Steel, Fayetteville. J oseph White, Anson conntjj Josh. Boner, Salem. A. P. Sammy, Asheville, OFFICER8 OF THE COMPANY T. H. Selby, Prtndent. Henry D. Turner, Vice do. John H. Bryan, Attorney. Ramdea S. Smith, Secretary mnd Treasurer - C. W. D. Hatchings, J This. Company has been in successful operation over 12 years, and continues to take risks upon all classes of property in the State, (except Steam Mills' and Turpentine Distilleries) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover property amounting to nearly $4,000,000, a large portion of which is in country Thousand Dollars, in bonds properly secured. All communications in reference to insurance should be addressed to the Secretary, postpaid. HAMDSN S. SMITH, Sec'y. January 19th, 1881. y ' Jan 1 NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY .--OFFICE HA LEIGH, N. C. 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