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5 1 TAKnOROlT.n: SATURDAY, SEPTEM'Ii 7, IS50. 77ir Mdvilles. TTnrlpp the above canlion. ihe reader will find on our first page some historical reminiscences of a couple of worthies who figured in these parts a few months since, astonishing the people with their various accomplishments, deprivations, &c. It is but a few weeks since they left us, with the declared purpose of visiting the Springs but wherever they do go, we trust the ffcoplc will pay particular atten lion to them and see that justice is done them. County Court. The August term of our County Court was held last week. Wm. D, Pet way, voluntarily resigned his office of Sherifl, the duties of which he has faithfully and Satisfactorily exercised for the last 1G years, and James F. Jenkins, the Sheriff elect, was duly installed in his place. Newspapers. The Raleigh Standard is to be issued twice a week and weekly, if sufficient patronage is offered. The Raleigh Times is also to be issued twice a week and weekty. The Warrcnton News is the title of a new democratic piper, just started in Warrenton bv Messrs. Moore &. Collin. Congress, In the Senate, the bill to abolish the slave trade in the District of Columbia isi under consideration. The House of Representatives, on the 27th ult., passed the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, by a vote of yeas .131, nays 62. iNo question nas yet ucen taiicn on tne TTexas boundary bill. From the Southern Press. Late from New Mexico. An express, nipe days out fiQm Santi Fe, reached Fort Leavenworth on the 1 3th instant, ' edly sustained in this vicinity, our ac bringing, it is said, a requisition for a ! counts from other parts of the State, are large quantity of arms, to be used against . also exceedingly disastrous. We Icjrn the Texan authorities, in case hostile ! from a large Planter upon the tipper part measures are resorted to. The people of . of the Cape Fear, that with the exception New Mexico are becoming stronger, if of a small district about fifteen miles v ide, possible, in their opposition to the claims' the Crops'of Corn in that part of the of Texas, and under no circumstances will ! Country, will not be sufficient for ncigh they agree to acknowledge its authority, j borhood consumption. The same may be From the Wilmington Aurora. Astounding Intelligence. We learn from a passenger who arrived in the Mail! mingtoo, was eagerly brought up at from boat yesterday morning, from Charleston,. eighty to ninety cents per bushel. Even that a telegraphic despatch had been re- ; so far as "n the interior of Warren, Corn is ceived in that city, from New Orleans sta-jnow selling at $3 50 per barrel. ting that the Governor of Texas had leftj Austin at the head of 10,000 troops for From the Wilmington Journal. Santa Fc. He also stated that great ex citement prevailed in Charleston, and ma- Increase of Railroad Receipts. We ny were willing to go to the assistance of. notice from a table published in the Corn Texas. Lmereial, that the receipts of the Wilming- Ifthis be true, and we see no reason to' ton & Raleigh Railroad Company for 10 doubt.it, the Revolution has already com-1 months, from October 1S49, to August menced. 1S50, shew an increase over the same months of the previous year, of $74,0 10 Curious.. We learn from a most in-1 15 making a monthly increase of 7,404 t'elligent merchant of this place, that the 40. It is but proper to state, that this in Steamer Evergreen cleared a few days' crease may be attributed to several causes; ago for Fayelleville with One hundred i barrels' of Flour, imported from N. York for the Fayettevillc market. This is a most anomalous condition of markets; importing when we should be exporting. Fayettevillc has. heretofore been the largest Flour markein the State. ib. Fr, tke UaV,fax Iiepubtican. Freshet in the Roanoke. It is our painful duty this week to record in our paper, one of the most destructive Fresh ets in the Roanoke it has ever been our misfortune to witness, save that of 1836 when the water was only about two inch es higher than the present one. Tho Riv er commenced rising Saturday during the day. and continued to rise with almost un precedented rapidity, .until Thursday n,ght, 10 o'clock iWmvinff thn ing Trops, almost in to-lo, all along the Roanoke; which are considered -to be the most valuable, through which the River runs. Thisof itself would have produced sadness, gloom and almost despair over our community; but when taken in con nection with the violent, terrific and de structivc Tornado, of which we gave a description last week, who can imagine their loss, their feelings, their distress their sufferings? The land inundated Fences, Bridges, Embankments carried away A prospect for a great scarcity of Breadstuffs in this immediate neighbor hood, with the probability and prospects of having high prices to pay and means far less limited than the demand, who can tell how low suffering humanity will be brought during the next twelve months, or until another Crop is made. We give below the names of some of the most important Farmers in our imme diate neighborhood and vicinity, who have suffered by the Fieshct. N. M. Long 3 or 4000 Barrels. Dr. W. L Long, 1 or 2000. Estate, A. A. Austin, 2000. Col. A. Joyner, 1 or 2000. Mrs. Epps, I or 2000. John Ponton 500. J.-J. Long, 2 or 3000. W. A. Daniel, 1 or 1500. W H. Gray, 1 or 1500. John H. Fenner, l 1500. Gen'l. Persons, I or 2000. J. J. Bell, I or 2000. T. P. Burgvvvn, 2 to 2500. II. K. Burgwyu, 2 to 2500. W. 11. Day, 1000. D. Clanton, 500. We learn that Mr. Dcvereux's dam gave way, and if that is the case, many of the Farmers below him suffered, viz: Mrs. Davis, Mr. Wm. R. Smith, Jas. Smith and Collin M. Clark. All of the Low grounds belonging to the above named persons are entirely covered with water. The Freshet, so far as we have been able to learn, was universal on the Roan oke, from beginning to end, and the loss sustained by Farmers and others beyond conception. We may shortly say that the Rich Uoanoke Low Grounds have been swept complelelv, from the Moun tain4: to the Sea Doard, with the single exception of Mr James V.. Johnstons Lands, whose low grounds were efficient ly protected by well built Dams. The ioss in Halifax will not fall short of 1.50 thousand Bushels, while that of North ampton must exceed that amount, as there has been no exception like that of Mr. Johnston in tlm County. In addition to the losses thus unexpect said of the Neuse River, and prices al ready rule from $3 to 4 per barrel, and such is the scarcity for home consumption, that a Cargo, accidentally arriving at Wil- first, the very low price charged for pas sengers from Charleston to New York; 2d, there has been but one steamer run ning between Charleston and New York for several months; and 3d, travellers who usually go up the Western Rivers, have preferred our route the present season, on account of the prevalence of the cholera in the West. . Census of Wilmington. The Deputy Marshall for New Hanover Count, Mr. Thos. Fl Gause, has nearly finished taking the census of the town of Wilmington, and the result shows a population of only 7,100, including both the old and new boundaries of the town. Ir. G. thinks that ihe final result will vary but little from this number. If the returns are cor rect, many of our citizens will doubtless be somewhat surprised to see that the population of our town is no larger. Four i years ago, it was estimated at from eiglU, cfeeded in handcuffing the other two. acv to nine thousand, and there has evidently! eral negroes were stabbed, others wound been a gradual increase ever since. We, cd, The owners of the slaves were however, have along believed that our population was over-estimated, and the result shows that we were right in our opinion. The population consists of Whites 3,570 Free blacks 657 Slaves 2,873 Total 7,100 Showing an excess of whites, over free negroes and slaves, of only 40. The pop ulation of 1840 was 4,744, making an in crease in the last ten years of 2,356. ib. Important from Texas. Extraordinary Meet ins; of the Legisla ture the Governor's Message the reception of the President's Message, etc. New Orleans. August 22, 1S50. Galveston dates of the 19th inst. have been received. The Legistaturc met on the 12th in stant. I he Governor's message was- re ceived. It proceeds to speak of the un warrantable assumption of power of the federal Executive by direct interference with the municipal affairs of a sovereign State, and pronounces discussions useless. No reliance must be placed on the delu sive hope of justice to Texas; but we must assert and maintain our rights at all haz-j aids, and to the last extremity. The only course left is the immediate adoption of ' necessary measures for the occupation of Santa Tc with ample force to repel the arrogant and rebellious spirit existing. Should such measures produce a conflict with the present authorities unlawfully established, and shake the confederacy to its very ccnttc, Texas will stand exonera ted before the world. Authority is asked to raise supplies for two mounted regi ments for the occupancy of Santa Fe;also, for a military force sufficient to enable the civil authority to execute the laws Ii also says, however willing Texas may In to dispose of a portion of her Northwes ern territory, no rrspcctablc party could accept of the propositions embiaccd in this Compromise hill; l.wi if a proposition had )ecn offered to purchase that pari North ol 34 degrees latitude, with a pro per guarantee and observance of the rules of annexation, it would have been salisfac tory. Vo wws of the engrossment of Pearres Sc?na?c kills witli the Pn side's messa-e icspecting Governor IUlTs letter, was re ceived at Galveston on the 17lh, and pro duced great dissatisfaction. H The paper, ay the mtwireu-Hl arou:o!; linw of indication throughout lhc' iceimgs 01 inclign A I State not easily allayed. Abolition Convention. Another Ab olition Convention was held in Cazenovia, N. Y. on the 21st ult. It consisted of some 2,000 persons, among whom there was a smart sprinkling oT blacks 30 of them fugitive slaves! Fred Douglass, (negro) was elected President. A commklcc on address and resolutions wa9 appointed, consisting of two black and three white men, who reported two Addresses one to the slaves of the South from the fugitives of the North; the other to the Abolition party. The address to the runaway slaves, says that there are now over 20,000 runaway slaves in New York and Canada. The proceeding are peculiarly rich, especially their recommendation of Wm. L. Chap lin, now in jail at Washington, as thcit candidate for President of the United States, who was also previously nominat ed for lieutenant governor of New York. Arrest of Fugitive Slaves for horse Stealing. Mob. Great Excitement. Ilarrisburg Pa., August 25. Yesterday and day before our city was thrown into considerable excitement in regard to the examination before the Court of three negroes, brought up on habeas corpus, charged with horse stealing in Virginia. The negroes were slaves and stolen horses to escape with. The Court decided that the slave who steals a horse to escape with commits no crime. The prisoners were thereupon ordered to be discharged. About a dozen men from Winchester, Va. assembled at the prison door and-at tempted to seize and handcutTthe slaves on their coming out. A great crowd as sembled, and a general riot immediately commenced. One slave - effected his es ape, amidst a shower of stones and clubs their masters, despite all resistance, suc- slightly hurt The court immediately issued warrant? against the owners and all engaged for as sault and battery with intent to incite a riot. Tlie slaves and masters are now in jail, and a largo number cf other arrests have been made, which the Court are now engaged in disposing of. Another Slave Stampede l will be seen by our "Mercury" letter from Wash ington, that the underground railroad is still in active employment by the -abolitionists, there having been some 30 or 40 slaves run off from Prince George's coun ty, in this State, in the last few days. If Mr. Pratt's amendments to the fugitive slavabill should pass Congress, by which all the unrecovercd stolen or abducted slaves are to be paid for, these things may not then be so frequent, as the Govern ment will then have a more direct inter est in checking these unlawful proceed ings on the part of certain citizens of free States Bait. San. Negro Insurrection. Extract of a let ter dated Pleasant Hill, Alabama, August 5, 1850. "Our citizens are under great excite ment at present from an attempted insur rection among the slaves at Benton, about 14 miles distant. We learn that several meetings have been held, and that there were from four to seven hundred in alien m q that the leaders have been taken. Only one negro shot badly wounded, and ex pected to die." Raleigh Times. Abduction of a Slave. We learn that information has been received here bv Mr. Iio. C. Stanard, tliLt a valuable maid servant of his, named Jane, who was in at tendance upon Mrs Stanard and child at Newport, R. 1., has deserted her mistress, and thrown herself upon the tender mer cies of thoe immaculate philanthropists, God save the mark!) the Abolitionists. I laving be en reared in the familv of Mrs. S . and ever received the kindest treat ment, ihcy felt but little hesitation in ta-! king her with them on their Northern tour; bnt they have found out that t!ic confidence they reposed in her was mis placed, and that she prefers freedom the freedom to die of starvation and want, to a life of nominal bondage in whi di she was surrounded with comfort and plenty. Richmond Rep Piofessor Webster... Professor Webster m tTl mrnln6 - He Jicd penitently and ""hout a struggle. lie made no farther confession. 83 At present the prospect is, that the' Cotton crop in Mississippi and Louisiana that period the dated Ihe time of hern- ' will be equal to that of last year. In Mid- turn to God. She was a subject of afij die Tennessee, with favorable weather the ; tion for many years, and nothing but lb remainder of the season, an average Cot- p0wer of divine grace brought untofe ton crop will probably be made, but the S0l,l, by trusting in God comfortcdai corn crop in me main is expected to be short. Nashville Whig. The steamer Atlantic has arrived at N. York with Liverpool dates to 21st ult. Cotton has declined a quarter. Wheat has also declined.' Corn and flour remain unchanged. iiuMiuues net ween Denmark and bchleswig have been suspended for the present. Jenny Lind arrived in the 'Atlantic, Northern Markets dull. Washington market, Sept 4. Bacon, 6 to 7 cts; Lard, 1 to 8 cts; Corn, S3 00 to $3 25; Turpentine, new dip, $2 00 to 2 10; old, $1 95 to $2 00; scrape Si 10 to Si 15, Tar, gl 00 to Si 10. Ncwbcrn Market, Sept. 3. Turpentine. Yellow Dip g2,00j Vir gin S2,10. Tar $ 1,20. Corn. 230 bbls. of this article receir ed from up Neuse sold on Saturday at 70 cents per bushel. 150 bbls. fromMlydc County at the wharf unsold being retailed at 80 cents. Bacon. Is, in demand. Hams ore worth SI to 9 cents, Sides and Shoulders 7 cents. No receipt of Lard. -Newbernian Wilmington Market, Aug. 29. Bacon. Considerable quantity of Sides and Shoulders received this week per Railroad. Choice Hams still scarce, and meet ready sale at quotation? c, rYrr r ;,uu,uy oi hog rour.,1 ., It in bulk, at 3 per lqo lbs. UV: Corn Upwards of 5,500 Jllsie received this week, ,nd prices .ve r ,V lower. A boat load from up selling in small lots at 75 a 80 emu latter price is tnken at the s?o!cf r cargo of 1400 bushels from North C Ian Js in; tet, at aooui oa cents per bushel 1 cd siock oi corn is consiuereu tully lalrrnf f gchO the season. 6- itf Lard. Sells readily at )c. in hjs MM le per lb. of Naval Stores. The Turpentine mark- has fluctuated consiuera l v i:. Saks of virgin dip have been maile.r 10, S2 00, Si 90 and Si 85 pPr bb, N 2S0 lbs. Sales of ellow at 1 95 j'f5i S5 lor yellow, and 1 85 a Si Do f0 ai gin dip. In one instance we learn hi $1 05 was obtained for virgin dipf! sales oi the week loot up 3,400 bb kinds. Petersburg Market, dug. 30 Cotton The last sales which hat transpired were at 12c But the arti is still held firmly at 13c. Corn. -Hut a small stock in which is held at GOc. I he dclu good. is Bacon. Virginia cured, hog round." Bon a 7c; Prime Hams 9c. Western Sho-i" '? dcrsSia 5c; Sides 6i a oc-S Plca small. Laid. Virginia Lard is scarce arj A very good deirrand. In kegs, it biinr3 Some holders ask Oh a Oic Norfolk Market Jlug CO. Corn White and mixed 57 toSScein yellow CO to 61. Cotton 1 1 i a 12 cts. Bacon. Virginia and N. Carolina lc round new 7; tlams 10 a lOic. Lard. S a Sic. FOR THE TARBORO THESS. OBITUARY. Mrs. JVinifred Rarloioy consort of A K. Barlow, departed this life near Et!' ward's Depot, in Hinds Co. Miss, onfo day morning 16th August, in the 3sj year of her age. Mrs. B. was born in Halifax county .V C, and married and lived with her bilor aiiu iimiii.u biiu nv;u ivitll HUI UUUf cd lusbaml in Edombe coumv it . .. the same State until the fall of Mi when the family moved to Hinds county Mississippi. In 1832 she was afflictei with the loss of her first child, ondfrc: sustained her. She was bantisptl am. rprp:VPfi into i. Methodist Episcopal Church So. on h 2Gth November 1849. Her general healtn had improved a little, but on the 9th ic-. stant she was attacked with conrstive fcj ver, which baffled all the skill ami refffj dies that could be applied; and on-ft mornintr of the 16th ahnnt 2 o'clock.'- ovtnj, iwii aaiutrp in JCSUS. onu GKlnolIn rll l T CUa CPPflCi to have had a presentiment of? proachinc dissolution as she informed' family that she was going to be sifk.,r- told them after she had become sick she would never get well. She spoke of death not only fear, b it as a friend that would rcl her of miserv and eive her a mansion heaven. She was fully prepared to1 land though her death is our loss, yei her eternal gain. L The funeral occasion was perform' the writer of this notice, to a j dience in Liberty Church, in the g'2, ? u ui w uiru ner remains were - from Numbers 23, and 10 verse ' me die Ihe death of the righteou?,and my last end be like his.) She has left a husband and three-,; one an infant about 5 weeks 't0'V and deplore her loss, may her ,caj sanctified by their eternal good. ' Church, 18lh August, 1S50, Clinton ' cuit. James Maclcnan. 1 Flour! Flour!! JUST. RECEIVED, a lot fPrt New Flour, in barrels and half brrel;, For sale by Geo, ftQwardrPrbG' September &, . .'; C jatiJn ar Tl ton. r tX ' A Bm T J) sve fircp 1 Jar the Tl Tobi A stL J WWW r. r 1 - 1 iiovv A will Mr . 1 ' T - his tie U1V : r tire del cn ihe i 1 lh( ? He B sll la li 3V V c 4 . A M ,11 tv y w m w o a t 1 1. a ti fi I ti h d fr
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