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Communications. FOR THE TAKBOUO IMiESS. Reading and the difference of style and character of different kinds of writing and publications. No. 2. Justice to my own feelings jus tice to you, 1 1 iends Tind neij;h bor-i and the community general ly, and justice to ihe Editor of the Press" requires that newspapers should have the first considera tion in my remarks. Probably most are aware that the first newspaper that ever was printed in the world, was publish ed in England about two hundred years ago; and tin; first our pub lished in the United .States about one hundred and thirty ears ago. That the common newspapers have contributed moru than any other class of publications, t the rapid advance- the. civilized world have made within that time in knowledge, arts and human pros perity, needs no argument to prove. We may, with much propriety, on most any occasion speak of the wonderful benefits that have resulted to the world, and more particularly to this country, as their numbers have increased. Well may we say that newspapers have been of more value to this community than were the early and latter rains to the ancient Jewish country. Though they have not enriched the soil, they have picked up and spread abroad in all parts of this land the wisdom, arts and inven tions of individuals and commu nities in the one and the other part and corner of the earth they have laid before our eyes knowl edge ami discoveries relating to the tilling the earth and extrac ting its various treasures in vari oik ways from its bosom they have been the lever hy which our fathers gained and maintained the independence of our country, and (hey are still the lever by w hich its freedom is preserved and in truth, they are the only one by which we can maintain so valua ble a boon, if it can be maintained at all; when they cease to be such, the last prop and the last hope of liberty wiil be gone forever. On the style of newspapers in general little or nothing can be said; they contain a little of every thing. If there is any thing of any style, character or nature to be found in print, that will meet your approbation, suit your tate, or attract your attention, it may occasionally be found in the news papers of the day. You have in them news of all kinds, both for eign and domestic, moral, reli gious and political: you have con troversies and discussion, and public and individual opinions; you have puns, enigmas, candid arguments and solid reasoning and instruction; and last and not least, you have an opportunity of collecting an immense amount of information in relation to the vi tal interest of individuals and the country in which you live, from that part called the advertise ipaents. It may be remarked, that the editorial matter of newspapPrs has something peculiar in its style. Although the style is often much I'aried to suit circumstances and occasions, yet there is something peculiar remains to all editorial writing. On whatever subject the editors write, they feel them selves under the necessity of giv ing their ideas, or the called for information, in the most concise and comprehensive language, and in such too as shall attract the at tention and please the fancy of all persons and dispositions, and be fully understood on the first read ing. This beins: the case, togeth er with the fact that their remarks are frequently upon subjects of importance only for the time be ing, they are generally familiar and attractive; light yet profound; important yet seldom worth pre serving or being read the second time. Editors feel themselves tinder the necessity of not only pleasing but benefitting their read ers, and of doing it jn such a way as their readers' may be induced to benefit them in relurn, which is unquestionably the hardest part to perform of Uie whole. It is tltie to the occasion, and to the publishers of newspapers general ly to say, so dull and 'CgJrdkss ol truth and sound reasoning are people in many instances, that they are often under the necessity of neglecting the solid principles of individual and public prosperi ty, ne.d devoting their papers to trifling subjects and principles often adver.se to the general good. It is lor tins reason that papers dt voted to miscellaneous matter, and subjects ol general interest, often become the exclusive in struments of a party or a firm. Do any pretend to say that there are too many newspapers in this country. Inert th.-y art mistaken; there never can be too many, so long as distance prevents verbal conversation, or the knowledge ol any one man, or any one com munity, is of any consequence to any other man or community; or so long as Iresh air is necessary to preseive the health of mortals. If you would know a little ol what is goinsr on in vour own country, and occasionally have a correct taste ol the world abroad, ie3d the newspapers; if you would know a little of the spirit of the times, read thetn: if you have a neighbor who takes no paper, and you would do him a favor, and would open his eyes so that he may do you and your neigh borhood one in return, anil above all do his children a kindness, prevail on him to subscribe for one without delay. A scrap of information in tlii- corner, and a word of news in that, and a few words of instruction in another place, may occasionally meet the eye and fasten the attention o! the most dull and unconcerned mind, and be to that mind as seed sowed on good ground, that shall at length spring up and bear fruit in abundance. The active and sensitive mind needs but to be come accustomed to reading the matter contained in newspapers, and it will pyer after require it as the body n quir s food. COMMON SENSE. Errata. In the fust number on the above subject, in the theme the word natuie" should have been "character." LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM ENGLAND. Recall of the French .Minister the American Minister politely ordered out of France. At half past 'J o'clock last eve ning, we received London papers of the 1 Glli, and Liverpool of the 1 Slh January, by the Packet Ship Orpheus, Capt. Hursley by which we are placed in possession of the very important information, that M. Serrurier, the French Minister to this country, has been ordered home, and our Minister, Mr. Livingston, apprized that the passports which it was expected he might require in consequence, were at his disposal. In other words, he was politely ordered out of France, and was to have left on the following day, Thursday, the loth January. We are indebted to the polite ness of Captain Bursley for the London paper of the 17th the latest received our own files be ing only to the lGth inclusive. Despatches for the Secretary of otate were brought up by our news schooner, and forwarded to Philadelphia by this morning's mail. The very important inteligence by this arrival, is contained in the London Morning Chronicle ofthe lGth, under head of EXPRESS FROM PARIS, Mornino- Chronicle Office, Friday AJornimr. "The following important an-1 nouncement anneared in the : Mcntieur of Wednesdav The King has recalled M. Ser rurier, his Minister at Washington. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has made known this resolve to the Minister of the United States in Paris, informing him that at the same time, the passports which he might require in conse quence of this communication, are at his disposal. In consequence of the engagements entered into by France, the project of law rela tive to the American debt will be presented to the Chamber of De puties to-morrow. A clause will be added, the purport of which i will to guaranty eveiuuuwj those French interests which may chance to be compromised." The ''engagements entered into by France" here referred to, are no doubt the solemn pledge of the King that the Bill of indemnity should be presented to the Cham bers. This will be done, but it will doubtless be rejected instan ter. In the mean time the recall of the French Minister and the prompt order (for such it is in effect,) for the American Minister to quit Paris, leaves no doubt of the determination ot the J? rencli GoVernment to withhold the in demnity and prepare for War. The Paris correspondent of the Chronicle, remarks upon the arti cle in the Moniteur, as follows: It appears, however, that the opin ion in Paris, as to the effects of this measure, and the intentions of the Government, very materially changed in the course of the day; for, at 3 o'clock, he wrote a post script as follows! Bourse. Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 14. Half-past three. The market has to day been depressed, in con sequence of the announcement of the recall ol the r rench Minister in the United States, and that passports had been olfered to the American Minister at this Court. The highest price for the Three per Lents, for the Account, was a very little time at 77f. lUc. but they stood for a loner time at 77f. and 77f. 05c, but after three, thev declined to 7 Of. OOf. 95c, and left olf at 7Gf. 00c, buyers. It is understood that Mr. Livingston, the American Minister, will leave Paris for London to-morrow; to this becoming known may be at-! tributed the tall below 77f., for! the general opinion is now that ! hostilities will follow. Ihe A-, merican packet which has arrived ! It'll the United btates 12 days be fore the one which brought the Message. Mr. Ardoin left Paris for London yesterday. The Dutch two and a half per Cents. 54f. 99c. "This spirited reply to the often sive paragraph in the President's .Message is considered in Paris as published more with a view to satisfy opinion, and induce the j IJiambers to vote the 25 millions with less repugnance, than as ex pressive of any really indignant or warlike feeling entertained by the French Government. The official part of the Moniteur being dated the 13th, its expression, to morrow, led the people to expect the presentation of the project to the Chamber on Wednesday. There wa no sitting, however, on that day, and it was understood that it would be presented on Thursday." There can no longer remain a doubt, then, that we are an the eve of serious difficulties with France; and we think that now even the Star and Journal of Com merce, will agree that it is incum bent upon Congress at once to de clare a non-intercourse between this country and France. France has, in effect, done so already, by ordering our Minister home, and recalling M. Serrurier; and he who will now stop to inquire how this state of things has been brought about, is recreant of his duty to his country. We believe, most religiously, that this state of affairs is entirely owing to the threat of the Executive; but this is no longer a subject for consid eration. We are on the eve of a rupture with a powerful nation, i i i ! uuu everv man who loves ms i country, will stand by her in the! hour of danerer. instead of rrrnni fying bis party feelings, by in dulging in idle reflections on the cj ' - -" I folly of those w ho have produced this calamity. Again, we call upon Congress to act with firm ness, but discretion, and we are sure we speak the sentiments of the public generally, when we say, that a non-intercourse is the safest; and, under all the circum stances, the best policy that can be adopted. But we repeat, that come what may, we, at least, shall make our party prejudices sub servient to our patriotism, and, under any circumstances, support the Government in whatever hon orable course may be adopted to wards France. A". Y. Courier. London, January 14. We have received Monday's Paris journals with a letter from our correspondent. The sittings of the Chamber of Deputies had been suspended; lest the excitement occasioned by Pre sident Jackson's angry message might aggravate the difficulty of the question pending between the two countries. Some excitement was caused hy General Bertrand being ahead of the Ministerial candidate for the seventh district of Paris. The following are from Paris of a date preceding the above: London, January 1G. The English elections and the President's Message, each con tinue to occupy a large portion of the attention of Paisian politi cians. The latter of these, it is anticipated, will lead to some changes in the present cabinet. The Constitutionnel states that Ministers have determined on a gain introducing the indemnity measure to the Chamber of Depu ties, and that the 17th inst. is the day fixed on for making the at tempt. The Quotidienne, speak ing on the same subject, recom mends the adoption of a new trea ty, in which America shall some what modify her demands, and so far reduce it in amount that the Chamber of Deputies may feel themselves in a situation again to entertain the subject and discuss it. Opinion of English Journals. After recapitulating the contents of the President's message, the Morning Chronicle observe: London, January 13. We re gret to see a nation like the French, w hich ought to set an ex ample ofjuslice and moderation to the rest of the world, conducting itself towards America in a very ambiguous, not to say discredita ble manner. What might be overlooked in a poor and barbar ous country, becomes of immense consequence in the case of so pow erful a country as France, of which the inhabitants, from their high civilization, and the position they occupy, set an example to the rest of the world. The tone of the French journals, in their com ments on the American President's speech, is not such as u e can com mend. A nation should never consider itself above being just; and there is far more magnanimi ty in atoning for wrong, than in relying on power for security a gainst being compelled to afford redress. Whether the Congress will actually vote reprisals against France, may be doubted; but there can be no doubt that, if France allows matters to come to this ex tremity, the opinion of mankind will be loudly pronounced against her. The moral loss will far out weigh the paltry saving derived from the injustice perpetrated a gainst the United States. London, January 13.' The speech of the American President has been the sole topic of conver sation here; and the tenor of his observations respecting France has excited much interest among our commercial circles. It is ev ident, unless the French Govern ment is able to induce the Cham bers to pay the citizens of the United States the million award ed, that retaliatory measures will be adopted, and French property to the amount will be seized, at least such is the opinion here. It is impossible to imagine (his can end in any thing but a war be tween the two nations, in which case, doubtless, thrice the amount of the non-produced money will he spent by each party, "and a hetacomb of human life be offered up to the juggling proceedings of me uovernment ot France. As the American President has, howl ever, spoken plain English, it is not impossible that the amount demanded and admitted to be due w ill be paid. Morning Ledger. Liverpool Cotton Market ?Jan. 1G. Although tliere has been an enquiry by the trade, the arrivals have been so large, that imuiy have been induced to postpoiu their purchases, in the expectatiot of making them shortly on terms more lavoraui, u nac e a I ready conceueu io mem, suie Hav ing been made in the better quali ties of American at 1-8, and in i-..: ,.i 4 lw,l av- the lower qualities tivvr prices of Friday last. From Smyrna. We have re ceived a Smyrna paper of Nov. 22d, a week later than the dates mentioned in our last. The plague was reported to have broken out at Metelin and Chisme. Several deaths had oc curred on board the vessels in port. The plague at Constantinople, which had been declining for some days previous, was again on the increase An Alexandria date of Nov. 1st, says, "There is no longer any apprehension as to the coming crop of cotton; it will be abun dant. Agent of the Government talk of 300,000 bags, but this is too high. It will not probably exceed 200,000."- Jour, of Com. SA I URDAV, Villi. 28, 1835. J We are authorised to state that Turner Byiuini, Esq. member of the late House of Commons, will not be a candidate for re-election. ;J7On Tuesday last, Itobt. H. Austin was elected County Trustee, on the fourth ballot, by our County Court. The ballottings vere a follow s: 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Hob;. H. Austin, 14 12 u ir Solomon Pender, 8 8 11 J2 Isaac B. Hrady, 7 6 4with'n. Scattering, 12 0 0 And, on same day, Jos. Jno. Pip pin was unanimously elected County Hanger. 17 We insert to-day some intcr esung items of foreign intelligence, which render it almost certain that the friendly relations which have so long existed between this country and France, will .soon be broken up. V hat course our Government will pursue under the present aspect of aiiairs, is still mere matter ot conjec ture be it what it may, however, we feel no hesitation in expressing the beliet that our citizens are pre pared to "come up to the scratch," in any manner that the present Ad ministration may deem compatible with the honor and dignity of the nation. The follow ing remarks from the Globe, however, seem to indicate that the general impression that "war is inevitable," may not be correct: The news fro ??i Frc nee. An express, yesterday, brought the New York Courier &. Knquirer, from which we extract sueh de tails of foreign new, as are given in print. They are taken from the London print's. The editor of the Courier & Enquirer endeavors to make the impression, (hy mixing up his crude opinions with the news,) that war is inevitable. It must he recollected, that he is a stock jobber, and no doubt accommo dates his political to his pecuniary speculations. I he moral sense of every man, savage or civilized, must condemn the deliberate violation of the faith of Treaties. Public opin ion throughout Europe will, in due time, exert a salutary 'influ ence over the momentary excite ment in Paris, and will,"we have no doubt, induce the French Chambers to comply with the stipulations of the treaty. We conceive it almost impossible that that Government will rush into a war, at the sacrifice of national character, and of hundreds of millions, to save twenty-five mill ions of francs. J7Sevcral of our readers having expressed a wish to see the mnch talked of Speech of Got. Branch, on the Instruction resolutions in the last General Assembly, we have concluded to publish that and the Speech of Mr. Edwards, of Warren, which preceded it, as reported by a correspondent of the Raleigh Stan dard. We therefore, insert Mr. Kd ward's speech in this paper, and ;n our next will give Gov. Branch's. J7Wc had another fall of snow yesterday to the depth of several nches. Wc have heard but one pinion respecting the past winter, which luckily terminates this dav and that is, that there has been more f 1.1... Vnhr-ro l.r.r cold weather acron r.:.;.i; t v. most snow, ot any m H((,;,( We believe that "the coir! u ,. 1834-5," will f r sonieriii.e l.c,.'1 be borne in leineinbi ai.o of, whenever the seeiit ,,',' weather is made the sul.jVt , versation. l'Congress wiil adjourn h y nesday next, being the 4th t, with the exception ot pu'vi,'. usual appi opriation bills, V. ( that up to our last advices 1,1,1!,., . public importance had been u '"; acted during the present s' ss;,.n " ", the Senate, Mr. Benton his promised resolution to ex-,, from the Journals of the .SenJt .' resolution passed at last sesic,, Miring the President Jn jj the bill i e-orgHiiizing the Pi t (j department L been taken ujj. COMMUNICATED. Co mfi rtlu n-sixe Co m ., t r, 'a ;, the Uibt'.Mv. Kuj. H. ,;.. Agent tor the publishers of u uablewot k, is now in thi p!,lC(. .. the puipose of obtaining suiw, tions. I he first volume i now , : lished, and is a specimen of the t-'-cution of the work, editorial i mechanical. It is to contain a; ? is valuable in the writings cf t1 great lights in the Chriti;in Chur Henry, IScott, D ddridgc, (,ilit v . Clark, Patrick, Pool, Lowih, Hurt, and others;!the whole designed a digest and combination ot tl.e vantages of the best liible coir,n, . taries. On the whole, it is Ulir. all will admit that the woik it has been pronounced to be-a civ. it to the country; and the puV.iV; and editors pledge themselves I their characters (and thev tan more) that every effort shall !f forth to make it, both in the liter' and mechanical parts, lasting, ... lul, and worthy a liberal Vu;: : But to sustain them in so expe:. an enterprize, the low price tix for the work requires thai it sh have an extensive sale, ar.d no p. lisher would feel wan anted h p. cuting the work without a Liri-.. scriptiou list; and, however u:,j lar such a course m.iy b in 1. to ordinary works, no hesitat: r. ielt in resorting to it in this u?'.,., manifestly necessary and j,; ; They appeal in confidence to re ligious public, and to all, who . to see it circulate, for their and patronage. Terms. The work will 'r e prised in live volumes, averas',n,' : less than 800 pages per volume, r al 8 vo handsomely printed i w i paper, and well bound in shei;... lettered with double titles, at' v. lars per volume. 1 here wii; . several engravings, frontispiu; vignette titles, and several V.: engraved maps, with other iliix:. tive wood cuts, &c Copies bour.: extra gilt, spring backs, g-J.itjp.. calf, 3,73. CC?.'! specimen volume mtn' seen on application to Mr. Jar: J. Garrett, in Tarborouh. v will act as Agent for this scah- 7"Public meetings have hciv cently held in Bladen, Moore. . san, and Warren counties, at v.1. preparatory steps were lak-ir send delegates to the Baltimore C vention. And in addition to : movements in New-Jersey and '. ' souri, it appears that at a meet;.: the republican numbers of the 1 gislature cf Maine, twenty dta; were appointed to attend that t vention. We find the following , clc on this subject in tlm last Rak: Standard: Baltimore Convention.- perceive from a notice in the 'Reporter that old Demor WARUKN is to make Ue: more towards securing a M--'' tion from ihe Republicans nl Carolina in the National Cci5' lion a l Baltimore. A nuairf the citizens is to be held dtf:: court week, to consider ot 1 propriety of appointing sui' persons to meet such ot!uiJi may be selected from the t'r: counties of that electoral di"; for the purpose of areein ' a delegate to attend ihe Demo :i ic Convention at Baltimore. From conversations hcM u several of the leading Repu!)ifl of this and some of ihe adjoii " counties, we have ascertain1' r it is their determination tn delegate from this electonl c trict. And indeed, it appeal be Ihe general desire of ourfr throughout the Slate. lal democratic republicans should -unite in their ciforts to srivel manence to their principled ui which so largely depend the piy perity of the country and bility of our happy instim"0' and we feel a confidence they promptly embrace the propris1' for appointing delegates 10 Convention at Baltimore, in' der that there mav he a eortf tration of their views and vv'-' and harmony in their actio11' so important a matter as the?1 tion of a Chief Mugisiraie ol'' Nation. prese peate the p const of the and t electii of Re mend; Dual 1 the C fed tc (
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