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HALEIGII TIMES. FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1819. HT We are indebted to the Hon. It. S. Dox Kell, for C"py of ilia Speech on the bills to es tablish a Territorial Government in California and Now Mexico, delivered in the House -of Repre sentatives on the 19th Fob. 1819. Our readers may expect to hear of it again soon. O" The Sun, so long hid from us by the clouds ef dreary Winter, has at length re-appeared lo the great joy, we mny well say, of our whole community, ond March is now behaving very prettily and lamb-like. The long pent up maids and n alrous niny now seek the.irtri", and impart, by their presence, lifeline! gni cty to our streets, where dullnma has reigned this long time. The air is mild and balmy, bringing plea sure to those in health, and exquisite joy to the suffer ing invalid; and the garden, released from icy fetters, invites to cultivation, with a fair promise of soon de lighting the eye and contributing to comfortable sub. sistence. And the birds but, softly ! wo must not expend all our commonplaces nt ones. This will do for the present we will keep the birds for the next gleam of suniino. THE CENTRAL RAILROAD. WSask attention to the proceedings cf the In ternal Improvement Meeting held in this City on Saturday last. There was a pood attendance of our Citizens, and the proper spirit, to a great ex ten', ervadi'd. The Meeting was addressed by Major IIixtox, who laid before them icand fig ures to show of what great advantage the Raleigh and Gaston Road had been to the people of the Counties along its route, and at its terminus, even in its present dilapidated condition. We regard l.'s statements as clear and unimpeachable, and hope soon to lay thcin before our readers, certain that they will receive all the weight to which their correctness and sober reality duly entitle them. Mr. Lem at, the Chairman of the Committee, in submitting the resolutions, accompanied them with a speech replete with interesting ami valuable statistical information bearing upon the subjects to which they relate, and 'which we trust will also be given to the Public. Our readers will perceive that a Meeting for effective action, has been appointed for Thursday tlx ISM day of April, ensuing, to which we shall have opportunity hereafter of inviting their partic ular attention. ' TUG INAUGURATION. The papers are full of the details of this impos ing ceremony. Our readers must forgive the hasty account we present them, as our colnmna were nearly full before we received the papers. Suita ble preparations for the Inauguration hud been made ou the Eastern Portico of the Capitol, and precisely at 13 o'clock, the Judges of the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Tan 7 at their head, the .Members of the Senate and House of Representa tives, the President and Vice President, the Kx P resident and Ex-Vice President, and all the dis tinguished functionaries of the Government, ap peared upon the Portico, and took their places, a- I mid the clieers et the multitude assemutcu. as I soon as these had subsided, the Pkesidknt arose1, ! and turning towards the assemblage, delivered the if.. 1 All 1 rt.t inaugural iuiuicss, HI all casi uuu uiieu.uaiiaoocu manner, and with a distinct voice, enunciating ma ny parts of it in a full, clear and emphatic man ner, which was enthusiastically responded to by the cheers of the surrounding spectators. As soon as the applause which marked the con clusion of the Address had subsided, the Oath of Office was administered by the Chief justice. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and the hearts ot that immense multitude were tilled with joy and gladness. The Senate met, and organized at 11 o'clock. The Oath of Office was administered to Mr. Kill more, the Vice President, who delivered with calmness and dignity the following brief Ad dress; Senators : Never having been honored with a seat on this floor, and never having acted as the presiding officer of any Legislative body, you will not deutit my sincerity when 1 assure you that I assuuio the responaable duties of this chair with a ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. Congress closed its Sessions on the morning of Sunday the 4th instant. The closing scenes were rich in incidents, and some of them very striking as to their dignity, the less we say about that the bettor. For instance: In the Senate, Mr. Foote asked the Senator from Massachusetts to yield the floor to him for a single remark. ''." Mr. Webster. Certainly, but for God's sake be short. Laughter. -' Mr. itoote's remarks, in the confusion which succeeded, were not heard, Mr. Webtr proceeded. The iu:slion was whether this bill was to be lost. For one he was not disposed to blink he was prepared to sit out, and rid his skirts of responsibility. Mr. Berrien again addressed the Senate at some length, wheu he was called to order by Mr. Cam eron, as having spoken more than twice on the same subject. Mr. C. had been explaining tho point of order, and had taken his seat, when he was approached by Mr. Foote, who, with gesticulations, made some remarks not heard in the reporters' gallery, but which Mr. Camerun, of course, considered offen- ' INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT MEETING. I la pursuance of public notice, a large number j of the citizens of Raleigh and vicinity, assembled at lha Town Hall, on Saturday last, for the purpose of conferring together in relation to' the proposed Central Rail Road, and generally, to respond to the liberal and enlightened action of the late l.eg islaturc on the subject of Interna! Improvements. On motion, W, Dallas Haywood, Esq., was called to" preside, and William W. Holden, was ap pointed Secretary. On motion of Thomas J. Lemay, Esq., a Com mittee of three was appointed to present Resolu tions for the consideration of the Meeting. The. Chairman announced the following gentlemen as this Committee, to wit: Messrs. Thos. J. Lemay, Wesley Jones,' an! E. P. Guion. During the absence of tho Committee, Major Charles L. Hinton be'mg loudly called for, rose and addressed the meeting at nome length, and in a most effective and able nmiiuer. Mr. Iinay, from the Committee appointed for the purpose, reported the following Preamble and Resolutions : Wiif.kkas, The State of IWth Carolina sive, and returned it with a blow in the face with ; " powerful in intellectual, mural, and physical re his open hand. Mr. Foote attempted to retaliate ' sources the land of our sires and tin- home of our in ill? same wav, but Senators in the vicinity in- i affections," has ever labored under the disadvanta- tjrferred. Mr. Cameron who had risen, resumed ges arising from the want of convenient channels ; assistance, in the Executiv e Departments, individ- 1.1.. ...... .,im, p. ....,...t 1,:- ,.renM,i,mMie,,t;,,n lmiwpn ,lim.r.,f 0oeti.ma ,,,i.h J uals whose talents, integrity, and purity ot clmr - . .. V . . .. 1 . , ...... . . . ' ai'ter will furnish aiiinle L'uaranties lor the fni 1 In the House, the clerk was proceeding to call , in Her own borders, and wnn the market ot Hie., allJ ,onoraUe iK-rlormaiico of the trusts to be com-1 ,3ucutgaral Slbbrcsa OF .PKESIDEKT TAYLOR. -i..WAsai-"u,xo.v March 5,1 P. This day at li o'clock, General Zachaky Tav tj Hi, Presidentelect of the United States, deliver ed to the Senate and members of the House of Representatives of the United States, and thous ands of assembled citizens, in front of the Capitol, the following Inatcuhal Address: Elected by tin American People to tlio hi'diest office known to our laws, 1 appear here to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution; and, in com pliance with a time-honored custom, to address those who are now assembled. Tiie confidence and respect shown by my coun trymen in calling me to be the Chief Magistrate ol a Republic holding high rank among the nations of the earth, lrnvj inspired me with feelings of the most profound gratitude; but, when I reflect tua( the acceptance oi the uiiice which their partiality has bestowed, imposes the discharge of the most arduous duties, and involves the weightiest 'V-.I;a.-tions, I am conscious '.hat the position which 1 have beenculled to till, (hough sufficient to satisfy "the loftiest ambition, is surrounded by fearful respon sibilities.' Happily, however, in the performance of my new duties. I shall not be without oblo to operation. The Legislative and Judical branches nf the government present prominent examples of altainments and matured ex po le tny endeavor to call to my lllSllUglHsll.'U CIV! rleiicc ; and it shall MARRIED, Near Rockingham, ftiehtnorid dimity, on Thirs hy evening bint, l.v Jtsv.. Kvimd-r M cNir, Thus. J..,Mirisey. L..,,A'turncv fit Law. .of Cliu- ton, Sampson Cmmtt. to Miss fYinc's Jane Cov ington, daughter ol'lhe late (ii-ii. Covington. lit Newark, N. J., on the IStli nil., hv the Rev. SI. 11. Henderson, Julius Van Wugeiu-n, (sen of Jacob Van Wagenen, formerly of this City,) tu Mary Jane, daughter of Col. Joseph Burroughs, of Newark, N. J. rKlMlvVLNEGAi:, Just Received by Raleigh, March 8, JAMES LITCIIFORI). 11 the roll, then there was considerable excitement ! world ; in consequence of which her agricultural, in the area, a little to the right of the Shaker's j commercial, mid manufacturing interests have lan Cliuir. Some members appeared to be hohlin .; quislied heavy drains, by emigration, have been Mr. Meade, who was greatly agitated. The Ser-: initted to their charge. With sucji aids, and an honest purpose to do whatever is' right, I hone to execute dilhreutlv, im- .11 1 1 i,i 1 1 .' : 'aiuunv, rtiiu lui me uvm line res I B Ul u H Itlillll V, perpetually made from her wealth and population, , , - m d . ( , , , , : geaiit-at-Anns appeared to be endeavoring to paci- antl she has failed to attain to that rank in tlwr charge of these duties, my gnidVwill be the Con- fy biin. Mr. Uiddimm was standing near tliespot, ! scale 01 tne union to which ucr lunerein elements j siuuiion, wmcn i tins day swear TW-presene, pro- on the opposite side of the area from where he u- ot greatness entitle Her: Wliereas, the lights ol GRAND COC8:itT, At the City Hall. TIERR STOEPEL, niutic of Wood and Straw, will give a GRAND CONCKRT of vocal and instru mental music, - On thia (Friday) evening, the 9th instant, . u lieu he will be assisted by Ihe ruuurnt vocalist, lladame fjorannj, will siu iii five or six di(Tereiit laiifiiai'eN. 11 J Admissioa, 5!) cents, to be paid ai the daor. or tit the North Curo'ina Hook Sloro. Uoorw open at 7 Coneert to couimeuee bt 1-4 before ti o'clock. Fur p&rtieulurs, see small hills. - Children and ctiotls, half priec. Ualeitfh, March llth, I.- 19. cihisiuub ami r.,u.,ee,,,uaju,l1,p,e,.e..- L ..... .,.,,. , . .. , ', I s,;,.e ..,.1 evnnrienee have dn,onalr:,led the The Sneaker called unon menibcrs to t;ike their practicability of providing an artilicial substitute seats. . Mr. Bayly iusisled that members should tike ber had come over there mm tliat i shall olten need vour Iriciiuly suggei lions, and more often your indulgent forbearance. I should indeed feel oppressed and disheartened did I not recollect tliat thu Senate is composed of mt.iiinnl kt-. t. .iitmV nme.llt, ,t it i nirii wl wi.l li.r lli:,lr hi-rh intellectual Pnilowineuts and their amenitv .,( lher " 9catd-18 a "K'm' manners wuose persuasive -ciujiience is so ii for natural channels, ot onco cheap, certain and expeditious; and the enterprise, energy and suc cess of many of the Status, in this mode of improve- tect, and defend. For the interpretation of that in strument, I shall look to the decisions ol the Jud. cial tiihuiials 'established by its authority, and to l!ie practice of the Government under theearliir l'resideuts, who had so large a share in its forma tion. To the example of those illustrious patriots, 1 shall always reler with reverence, and especial COUNCIL OF STATE. On Tuesday last the following members of the Council assembled in the Capitol, In pursuance of the call of Governor Manly, viz. A. K. Erwin, Thos. Allison, Charles L; Payne, John Winston, Joshua Tayloe, and were organizod by the ap pointment of Col. Tayloo as President, and L. Cheves Manly as Socrotary. The following nominations were thereupon sub mitted by Ihe Goyernor, viz ; For Board of Internal Improvements. Fred'k J. Hill, of Brunswick County ; Cauvin Graves, of Caswell. ';': Directors of the Literary Fund. Richaud Hikes, of Wake ; (Jeokoe Little, de. tfELDo N. Edwards, of Warren. These nominations were unanimously confirm ed, and tlio Council thereupon adjourned without day. TIIE CABINET. State Department, J.10.M. Clayton, of Delaware; Treasury " Wm. M. Meredith, of Penn'a j War Geo W. Chawford, of Ga. ; Navy " Wa. B. Pbesto.m, of Virginia ; Post Office 14 Jacob Collamer, of Vermont; Attorney General, Reverdt JoHnsos.of Maryland; Home Department, Thomas Ewibs, of Ohio; All good and true Whigs. The Revolution is complete and the country may now look for a firm, honest and patriotic Administration of the General Government The Teople have saved their Country by the elevation ol the distinguished Chief now at its head : And once more the prin ciiilea of the early Presidents and fathers of the Country will prevail in the Administration of Pub lic Affairs. General Taylor will be the Pbes( deht TnE PlofBE Jbr thia was he elected and not, as some of his predecessors, the mere tool of a party ! May God sjiccd hiin on his glorious course! . iap- pily tempered with habitual courtesy as to relieve your presiding officer from all that would be pain ful in the discharge of his dtit, and render his po sition as agreeable as it must be instructive. Thus encouraged and sustained, I enter upon the duties assigned sue lirmly resolved todischarge them with impartiality and to the best of my abil ity ; but 1 should do injustico to the grateful emo tion of my own heart, if I did not, n this occa sion, express my warmest thanks for the distin guished honor that has been conferred upon me, in being called by the voice of the Nation to preside over your deliberations. It will not, I trust, lie deemed inappropriate to congratulate you upon the scene now passing be fore us. 1 allude to it in no partisan aspect, hut as an ever-recurring event, contemplatid by the Constitution. Compare the peaceful chmges of Chief Magistrates of this Republic wi'.h the recent sanguinary revolutions in Europe. There, thu voice of the people has only been heard amid the din of arms and the horrors o( domestic conflicts ; but here, in our own favored land, under the guid ance of our Constitution, the resistless will of the nation has, from time to time, been peacefully ex pressed by the free suffrages of tlio people, and all have bowed in obedient submission (o their .decree. The Administration which but yesterday wielded the destinies of this great nation, to-day quietly yields up its power, and, without a murmur, re tires from the Capitol. : I congratulate vou, Senators, and I congratu late my Country, upon these oft-recurring and cheering evidences of our capacity tor son-government. Let us hope that the sublime spectacle which we now witness, may be repealed as often as the people shall desire a change of rulers, and that tins venerated Constitution and this glorious Union may endure forever. i lv to Ilia i,Vjm.it., ...I.r. tci u l.t. .. ....... I. !..., tl.n , . , , (..-.. i , . ,r 1 " t.x.,iiiiin:, uv nit", lj dv liiuii, mils, UIU incut, furnish examples worthy of imitation : And ' ji'atherof his Country whereas a crisis has arrived when North Carolina, i To command the Army and Navy of the United as a Sia te, ninst follow this noble exatsple, or be ".; .Status with the advice and consent of the Sen Lftat an immeasurable distance behind her en-! ale, t0 'ilkd 'rraties,and to appoint Ambassadors ,. , . , , f ... . . rand other Officeis to give to Congress informa- lightened, prospcroiis, and nourishing ,sters-a , ,;,. 0f tiie stiltt. of nUnio,,, recommend spectacle which no triie-nearieu citizen can even to insult out of his colleagues. . j Mri Giddings retired to his own side of the ; House, and Mr. Meade to his seat. j Once more: A resolution was introduced to . pay the clerks, assistant doer-keepers, messengers, l pae-es, A,c, tlie usual cxlra pay, which, after a- iiieiidment, xv.ts adopted. j """template without the most painful emotions: While (he latter was under considrration, Mr. ! Uesolcrd, therrfure, Johnson of Arkansas, offered an amendment grant- That the subject of Internal Improvements ing $500 to one of the door-keepers for his expon- j t this time of more vital .importance '-to North ses in taking homo the body of Hon. James A. i Ciroli.ia than any other, auJ dein inds the united Black. It was objected to, and Mr. J. made s imo J c mnsels, energies, and mnns of all her citizens, angry remarks, and subsequently accused Mr. 2- That we hail with pride and exultation the Ficklin of opposing Lis resolution. Mr. F. dc-1 Uion of our faithful Representatives, of both poli nied it ; but Mr. J. it is staled, persisted, and call- tical parties, in the last Legislature, on this all-abed him a " d d puppy." A sen lib ensiled, and s 'rbing subject ; and as the result of their patriot Mr. Inge of Alabama, struck Mr. F. with his cane is and enlightened labors, the enlarged and liberal over the forehead, causing blood to flow. When ytem of improvements adopted by that body es first noticed, Mr. Johnson was evidently pushing p -dally that branch of it providing for the conslruc Mr. Ficklin over the" seats, and both were striking ' tion of a Central Rail Road-bringing together, aiidstritiTalin". Thev were immediately surroun- nu uniting in stronger uoiius oi uromernoou anu PUBLIC SALE. A G001 CIIAXCE FOR BARGAINS. ON Monduy, thr 2d day of April licit, will be sold at Public Auction, ul the houtie-uii .tFayelivitlfl Street, now occupied kv. I. V. Smith as a RefeeloiT, (formerly Plil'PlOIt &. HUGHES,) all tlio Futures belonging to the Establishment, Furniture of ul! kinds, Cooking apparatus, Crockery of cvry description, (a splendid lot,) with a variety of articles used by laiiu lies. , " , . "'-..' And all the Stock on baud, consistin? o." Liquora f every sort, and of excellent qualities, V lues, oi va rious brands, Segars, &e. ALSO, A new Northern Khiti'V and Harness mada lo or- sucn measures as lie snail juuge lo be necessary ; ! dor, and a hrst rale llaru.es Horse. ded and' sejsarated, Mr. Ficklin's face bleeding freely, and ha wits led out into the i'argeaiit.at arms' room This wits all thrown in, wo suppose, by way of variety. ?e think these; were yery distinguished blackguards ! ' HERR STOEPEL AND MADAME I.OVARNY. Our roadei's will perceive, by an atlverti'enicnt in our columns to-day, that th?so distinguished per fojers give. a.. Concert here, on llitei (Friday) Evening, at the City Hall. We have seen their merits highly spoken of in a 'number of papers. The Charleston Evening New thus speaks of Herr Stoepel and his instrument: "The Xylo-Cordeon is make snmi'lhinir in this manner: A thin board made of very fine wood is placed upon a table, rais ed by its sides alout two inches from the top, so as to leave a sounding vacancy between the table and the board. Along the surface of the board, the bundles of straw arc thenarranged at nearly equal distances, and the pieces of wood, smooth as glass, are Lid upon them, tied together with pieces of string, though not permitted at any timo ta rest a gainst each other. Mr. Stoepel, with two pieces of buffalo horn, shaped for the purpose, with the aa minister rieinpolciiliary to lleriin, was Hiiro- greatest case anu rapiuny, sinscs lib pui-rs 01 ducedj this being the real object, while tluothers wood as one would do the keys of a piano, an ex- were only the pretext for the Executive Session, j ccutes intricate passages of music with complete The same point waa raised in opposition, and it j success. We have seen this performance, and wai urged that the Congress bad expired, and with ; pronounce it to be fully worthy of the attention of and to take care that the laws shall be failhfullv executed these are the most important functions entrusted to the President by the Constitution ; and it may be expected that I shall briefly indicate the principles which will control me intheirexecutioii. Chosen by the Ixxly of the people, under the assu rance that my Administration would be devoted to the welfare of the whole Country, and not to tho support of any particular section, merely local interest,..! -this day renew the declarations I have heretofore made, and proclaim my fixed determin ation to maintain, to the full extent' of my ability, the Government in its original purity ; and to a dopt, as the basis of my public policy, those great Republican doctrines which constitute the strength of our national existence. . In reference to the Army and Navy, lately em ployed with so much distinction oil active service, care shall be taken to insure the highest condition IhijreSl, lemilV Ul UMI ItUUlU'IIO ItlO J(L9l p -fr,i.;...,rt,r . am) in I'iifIIi...... ,w... .V ,1 i i ' and the West; rendering our own market towns j t,e .Military and. Nava! schools, sustained by the liberality ol Congress, shall., receive the especial attention of the Executive. A MIDNIGHT MINISTER. . Towards the close of tho session of the Senate, an incident occurred which deserves particular no tice, Mr. Polk was notified through the ordinary committee, about six o'clock, that the chamber, ha ving discharged its duties, was prepared lo sd- journ. Instead ot communicating an appropriate answer, several messages were transmitted and the Senate retired into Executive Session. Two nominations of Justices of the Peace were submit ted, and upon objection being made, were laid aside. Then a nomination in favor of Mr. Ilannegan, ac.'.csiibb to our own citizens, anj to be so laid off as to gi ve a " direct and personal interest in its j construction,"' to " the proprietors of two-thirds in j value of our entire real estate," while it will shed j a. benign influence upon the population of the whole State. 2. That while as citizens of Raleigh, we feel that we have a deep interest in the success of (his v;r!i, and may with laudable zeal labor to prosecute that interest, wre trust we aro moved by higher 'motives than those of mere sectional con-' sidorations, in pledging to our fellow citizens in other portions of the State, as we now do, a hearty and active co-operation, to the extent of our ability, in the accomplishment of this great enterprise. 4. That we strongly suggest to our fellow-citizens of Wake and the public generally, the ur gent necessity of active, prompt, and energetic measures to secure the lilieral charter granted by the late Legislature ; and that a general meeting of the citizens of this and the adjoining Counties, bo invited to bo holden in this City, o i T,iursdayy ,'ie 19M ifay o April n?xt, for the purpose of a doptiug (he necessary measures for procuring sub scriptions lo the stock of the North Carolina Cen tral Rail Road Company. . 5. That a Coinimiiee of three persons bo appoiu. L. K. SMITH. Raleith, March C, 1840. 14 It W. It. "PElTEIt " EF.SI'lX TI'l LI.V returns his thanks to the citi i Zflis of North Carolina, for the patronage he has ruceived from them, while engaged in business in tho city of Raleigh, and begs leave to inform them tliat he may lie found at JAIi It ATI'S HOTEL, PETERSBl RG, VA., where he will be happy to see his old frieiuls-Riid ac quaintances, and pledges himself to leuve nothing un done oil his part lo contribute to their comlorl and convenience. lie hopes his fikn.is will give hnn a call. . - . .. ' . Raleigh, March, 6, 1R49. 14 3m IMPORTANT SALE OF Ucclaimcw" Sroamp ani)s, lu A'orth Carolina. As American freemen, we cannot but sympathise fTMIK President and Directors of the Literary Fund J- ol Morth ( aroliua, ill pursuance ot certain Keno- HON. D. M. BARRINGER. We do not know how it has been ascertained that thia gentleman declines being again a can didate for Congress but findingthe rumor current, we may have aided its circulation. If it be true, however, it would appear, according to the Char lotte Journal, not to be known among bis friends and relations. Hon. Alfred Dockery, and the eiioaJrotii Steele, may, therefore, yet find a "Rich mond in the field," before whose preaence their expectant Congressional bonon may fade away, ''And like the barelen fabrick of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind." So mote it be. it the power of the President to appoint. Urgent appeals were employed by the friends of Mr. Polk, and Mr. Ilannegan was confirmed, seven hours af-1 ter the recent incumbent had ceased to be Pre sident! The ael is one which, under the circumstances, should invoke the indignation of the whole coun try j the more so because Mr. Folk, with his char acteristic hypocrisy, had maintained, in (he early part of (he night, (hat he had no power to sign bills or make nominations after (wclve o'clock. Our readers who recollect any thing about John Adams's " Midnight Judges," and the acorn and con(emp( with which our Loco Foco friends are in the habit of speaking of him and his appoint ments, will here see a parallel, more infamous and abominable. But, we suppose, it is all right now and Mr. Polk will be approved and defended for doing that for which John Adams was censured. Oh, the blessed consistency of Loco Focoiim ! ST That a defeated and disappointed politician hould vent his spleen and indulge his propensity to carp and grumble, may, we think, be very easi ly allowed, and no great harm done. I he sore head" of tt Editor of the Standard "slicks out ,bout a feet," iti his last paper. He plays deaf, Inmb and Wind admirably though one would think the astotindins clap of thunder of the 7th of November, vmUbave opened his ryes and unstop ped his ear little. " The whole affair," he ssys, of General Tsylor's administration, " Is plunged in doubt and darkness." Of one thing there is neith er dotdit nor dark nets. The peojle were dissatisfi cd with Mr. 1'i.tti and his policy, and turned him out, and sent him home that is as cltar as the light cfdav! ' IMPORTANT SALE. We call the special attention of our readers to the important sale of Swamp Lands, advertised by the Literary Board. Some of those lands reclaim ed and improved, sell for fifty dollars an acre. Here is a chance for adventure. IT We observe in Ihe Senate proceedings on tho 6th, that the subject of the eligibility of Gen. Shields to his seat, was referred to a select Committee of five. Our readers will find, on our first page, his brutaj and ruffiau-like letter lo Mr. Breese, a fair exhibit we suppose, of his character by no means meliorated or explained away, by his subsequent Card, which, we k regard it, we do not publish to-day, room being limited. We hope earnestly, now, under Ihe new ad ministration, that the career of these brigands and cut' throats in the National Councils may be short that they ma soon be purged of them altogether and be filled by dignified, high-minded, and patriotic men. in the old day, before Locufo-soism disgraced and well ui'h ruined our country , t ill all efforts to 'extend the blessinos of civil and lutions, passed ul the last session of the General As- .... . b . la., -.ir... i..- ..i.. . political' liberty; but; at tlio same tune, we are "' warned by the admonitions of history, and the voice of our own beloved Washington, to abs(ain from entangling alliances with Foreign Nations. In all disputes between conflicting Governments, it is our interest, not less than our duty, to remain Strictly neutral ; while our geographical position, the genius of our institutions and our people, the advancing spirit of civilization, and, above all, the dictates of religion, direct us to the cultivation of peaceful and Iriendly relations with all other Pow ers. It is to be hoped that no international ques tions can now arise, which a Government, confi dent in its own strength, resolved to protect its own just rights, may not settle by wise negotiation; and it eminently becomes a Government like our own, founded on the morality and intelligence of its cit izens, and upheld by their affections, lo exhaust every resort of honorable diplomacy Iteforc appeal ing to arms. In the conduct or our Foreign Rela tions,! shall conform to these views, is I believe them essential to the best interests and the true honor of the country. The appointing power vested in the President imposes delicate and on Tons duties. So far as it is wssible to lie informed, I shall make honesty, capacity and fidelity indispensable prerequiMle 1 1 the bestowal of oflice ; and the absence of either of these qualities shall bu'deeined sufficient cause our readers." The Newspapers of Richmond, Wilmington, Fayettevilli-, die, where they have lat.dy been, also speak of ihcse Performers and their Concerts, in very favorable terms. One uf tliein Buys : " Madame Lovarney, lias crealed a Jarore a- mong (lie lovers of Music, nover exceeded, save perhaps, b) the Jexsv Lixd mania in Europe, This Lady a voice is of exquisite quality and surpassing sweetness her singmg is what singing should be, not tho mere issuing fortli of sweot unds, but thearticul ite, telling the theory of her ballads with powerful advantages embraced, m " sinffing" instead of speaking. She ia an Angel to listen to and a magnificent woman to look upon." We trust the lovcre of good Music will libenlly patronise them, during; their slay here. They have been qnile the fashion wherever they .mve appeal i. VIOLATING TUB llth COMMANDMENT. In the Senate, on Saturdny last, Mr. Clarke of Rhode Island, presented a petition from a great number of females of Providonce, Rhode Islind, in favor of the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, and against its extension. We think they ought to be soundly "spanked," for neddhng with what by no means concerns them. - ii . . A STRAW. In the House of Representatives, Thursday week, Mr. Msiid, of Massachusetts presented the petition of Simon M. Dixon and 64 othtra. eiliiens of the counties of Chatham and Orange, In the State of North Carolina, praying Congress to pro hibit the introduction of slavery into tie Territories of the United State. , - ' Candidate rpa Cokohess. The Salisbury Watchman announces Jos. P. CatJwcll, Esq., of Iredell, as a Candidate for Congress, in the second District ,..! In- i'ia rhnirinan to nuikn nrriiifemenLs fur i for removal. .... . , ,. - " I ll shall be my study to recommend such consti- kolJing saiu meeting. . ,, ' tutional measures to Congress as may be necessa- 6. That a Committee of three be appointed by j ry alll vnipet to S0CurB encouragement and pro. (he Chairman, for tho parose of inviting such geu- lection to ihe great interests of Agriculture, Coin tlemen as they may think proper, to address said merce and illatiufactures to improve our rivers Meeting on (he subjec( of Internal I mprovements. ! anJ .l,;r:;,,,,,s-.0 Pvie for tl.esiedy extinguish ,..., , . i nientot the public debt (o enforce a strict accoun- The Resolutions having been read, Mr. Lemay ( ubijty m lho utt q o(&MU of lho Govenl. addressed the Meeting nt some length. His re- j mcnl. and tlie utmost economy in all public rxpen marks were characterized bv much clearness and ditures ; but it is for the wisdom of Congress it irood sense, and hi demonstrations of the advanta- "". i" .": M Legislative powers are vested by . . I tliA 1 .jtfwtitiilmn in rami Lit A HiOa anil nlhur m-tl. ouou.au ",u" v"c" ters of Domestic policy 1 ' ges of 1'ie proposed work, no upon the large and intelligent assemblage in at tendance.' He was followed by Geo. W. Hay wood, Esq., Gov. Iredell, Maj. Nixon, and Mr. Wellcr, all of whom entertained the Meeting, by the apirit as well as by tlie pertinency of their re marks. On motion of Mr. Holden, tlie Preamble and Re solutions were unanimously adopted, and directed lo be published in the Papers of thia City. The Chairman appointed the following gentle- tleuieu the Committee under the fifth Resolution : Benj. B. Smith, Jeremiah Nixon, and Thos. J. Le may. And under the sixth Resolution tlie follow ing : Chas. Hinton, Wm. W. Holden, arid George W. Haywood. t On motion of Georgo W.ILiywood, Esq. Messrs. Hinton and Lemay were reqnes(ed by (he Meet ings furnish the valuable statistical informal on embraced in their remarks, for publication in the newspapers. ' , . ' On motion, tho Meeting adjourned. v nAi.i.AS iiAVwnnn rvm'n WitLUM W. IIoldej, Sec. J XT One of the Stmdard'scorrjspondents, accor ding (o hi awn account, al Polk's last levte, got jammed by Mrs, Polk, General Cass, ami ihe "la dy of one of the Foreign Ministers!" Well, res pecting the ladits, we say nothing but if he had Cass's fat carcase on hiin, 'twas a weight the tieople could not carry, and he is lucky ever to breathe again. policy. 1 shall look, with confi dence, to the enlightened patriotism of that body Ui adopt such measures of concilation as may har monize conflicting interests, and tend to perpetuate that Uniou which should be the paramoun( object of our hopes and affeclions. In any action cal culated to promote any object so near the heart of every one who truly loves bis country, I will zeal ously unite with the co-ordinate b.a ichcs of the Government In conclusion, I congratulate you, my Fellow Citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which tlie goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common Country. Let us invoke a continu ance of the saina pr .t.xling carj which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy; sud let us seek to deserve that con tinuance by prudence and moderation in our coun cils ; by well directed attempts to assuage the bit terness which too often 'marks unavoidable differ ences of opinion; by the promulgation and prac tice of just and liberal principles; and by an en larged patriotism, which shall acknowledge no lim its but (hose of our own wide-spread Republic. The Queen's Isle Speech is considered an unu snally long one, and yet it would not occupy half ot tine ol our columns. Intkrxai. I.MrovsiE.vrs in Virginia. The Virgin ia House of Delegates has reconsidered and passed the b:l! authorising a subscription by the Stale to the Vir ginia and Tennessee Rsilrood. The nine body has also paesed a bill providing for the opening of a tunnel through the liluc Ridge, for the passage of a railroad. Fifty Thousand Acres of Swamp Lands, constituting a part of the Literary Fund of the State, situated iu Hyde and Washington Counties, and cm bracing the region lying between rainhco and Albe marle Souuds. Thrso lauds have been drained at great expense, under the direction of competent Eajjiioors, aud laid ,oir intu Sections. The drainage has been effected by two main Canals, to-wit: l'uugo Canal, extending from Pungo Lake to Pungo river, six and a half miles in length, with an average width al bottom of i'2 feet, depth six feol and fall twelve feet ond Alligator Ca nal, from Alligator Lake to Pungo river, G miles long, wilh an average width at bottom of 3D feet, depth se ven, and fall ten feet ; together with sundry tributa ries or lateral ditches. These Canals are navigable for llatteaui, aud emptying into the navigable waters of Pamlico Sound, their mouths are accessible to sea going vessels. A largo portion of this Land abounds u Juniper, Cypress aud other valuable Timber, for which the for est of Eastern North Carolina is distinguished. The residue consists of Prairie, covered with the Cane and Bamboo, aud iu the estimation of the E ginocrs who surveyed it, the whole ot it is extremely lerule. Tu Grain Farmers, and to the grilere of Stavee, Heading and Shingles, this laud offers peculiar induce ments. Tu Immigrants ia the Ports of the United States, accustomed to a eouotry similar in many respects, this Land offers a soil believed to be as fertile as any in the North-western blalee, with easy accen to the Sea, aud within three days sail of New York. The Juniper water is pleasant, and the hands engaged du ring the last two Summers, in getting Shingles, have enjoyed excellent health. Time and place: The Sale will take place iu the Town of Washing ton, iu Beaufort County, by Public Auction, commen cing on Mondav, the 3lt day of May next, and will l be superintended by tho members of tlie Board, hi person. Terras: The land will be sold in Sections of about 1 Gi) Acres, according to the Maps aud Plates of the En gineers. A credit wiil be given of on, two, three and four years, to be paid in equal instalments, with interest from the day of sale. Bond and approved security will bo required, nd the title withheld until the purchase money shall be paid iu full. Certificate of purchase will be giveu, sud the titles, when made, will be warranted. Turnpike Road. At the same time and place, the Board will receive Proposals for completing the Turnpike Road fia lungo liaae to the town ol l lynioutli. Given under my hand, at the Executive Oflice, in the City of Raleigh, this 6th day of March, A. I)., 1849. CHAS. MANLY. Governor of North Carolina, iaud ex officio Pres't Lit'yBoard, y order! . , , L. (Ysvns MiM.r, 4 Secretnrv to Board. - ' ' Raleigh, March 9, 1849. 14 ta A forged check for $3,857 was paid at the North Bank, Boston, en Wednesday last. The forgery was discovered a day or two afterward, when the account of the party wbuse name was forged was settled. Our Minister, the Hon. Nathan Clifford, w'th h i family and suit ', arrived at the oily of Mexico on the tiV.U ult. NOTICE. .. T ths Aimind Meeting of the Directors of the ii-.North. tWoluia Mutual Insurance Company, held oil the 2d January, 1S4U, Ihe following resolu tion waa adopted: Rrahei. That an assessment of five per ceut be levied on all the premium notes out-slauunig on the S'lJanuary 149. (. . Notice is hereby given that the above swfimeut h required lo be paid at the Uflice of the N. C, M . 1. Co., iu Kaleigli, ou or belore the ti:l day of May next JAS. F. JORDAN, Sec. T. S. All letters addn?wed to Hie ticoreUrj on bu siness ot the Company uxuit bd fmt fund, 'tr liny will nut be taken Jiiim the Past Odiue. ' ' i Ul i.'h, Febi.,li,lc43. 13-iv
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