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:hitp- Improvement. ;, CAROLINA HAll.UOAl) CONVENTION. Tim Dt IrfMes appointed In ttie v;i ri him eoun-mti-tivirtt in the (.Teal "i rk fhartired tiy the Jjifliliiiv iijiit"ftKte lit its last session, assem JArit ill tin- Prvbyti riun clitirr.il, ut Imll' past 1 1 ai'cli'ik, uii J were called to order by Juiiii A. GU .iiit, l''.fi. im whose motion, George D ivis, Esq., .pf Wilmington, was culled to the Gii.ttr, and, on juotiou of Geu. Edney, Charles C Raboteau, of Raleigh, mid I). F. Caldwell, of Guilford, wereap jrjointuil Sien'taries. lKin taking the Chair, Mr. Davis addressed the Conveutic.il thanking them for the honor conferred Un him, mid alluding in patriotic and eloquent 4erms to the great enterprise to advance which so highly resectable a Wsly qffrurtfi Carolinians had BR-iOHlljll'd. The Convention being thug temporarily organ ised, a Iter some conversation as to the proper course tiitrtsue, on suggestion of Calvin Graves, Esq., the Secretary proceeded to call the roll of counties, $je. tlie following .'eru found represented by the Delegates named : Alamance Daniel Harden, John Harden, John Holt, Jesse Grant, William A. Cnrrigan, Benjamin Trollingcr, Henry C. Trollini ?r, Joseph V. Steele, David Li. Ray, William Trollinger, John C. Tur jTitliie, Thompson Murray, Robert McCauley, Benjamin F..'Sitjrtjij, Samuel Kerr, Giles W. Me banc. ., gtuncwv James M. Patton, Marcus Erwin, John E. I'atton. N. W. Woodfin, Balis M. Edney. lirimsicick Dr. Fredrick J. Hiil. IltirkeW'.'W. Avery, John II. Murphy, Alex ander Duckworth. ipracenC. B. Dibble. '' " Casu-ett Calvin Graves, JamesN. Fuller) ' CViu'iom Joshua Lindley. Cabarrus W. W. Rankin, J. M. Long, E. D. JIcRee, RuftiR Barringer.- Cherokee A. T. Davidson, Davidson l.W. Thomas, James A. Long, II. Led.ford, Charles Hpover, T. W. Stimpson, Eli Harris, Henderson Adams, Thomas Joiies, P. K. llounsaville, Charles Mock, A. U. Foster, J. L. Clemmons, E. E. Pitts, Rev. T. McDonald, II. Brown, II. Brummell, J. M. Leach. Guilford John M. Jlorehead, John M.Dick, Joel McLean, Eli Smith, Ludwick Summers, Fran wis L Simpson, J. M. Cunningham, James VV. Doak, Samuel Dwiggins, Elihu Collin, John Hunt, J. W. Field, John Carter, F. Fentress, F. Elliott, Abram Clapp, Ralph Gorrell, John A. Gilmer, D. f Caldwell, A.SBevil, John Wharton, Joseph Gib eon. Johnston John McLeod. Lincoln John P. Bynum. Mecklenburg C. J. Fox. McDamUDt. S. J. Erwin. JVeio Hanover Dr. F. J: Hill, Alexander Mc Jtae, P. K. Dickinson, O. G. Parsley, A. J. De Rossett, jnn.. Rev. M. Robbins, Jetliro Ballard, George Davis, Eli VV. fiat. Northampton Edmund YVilkins. Orange VV. J. Bingham, C, C. Tinnin, Jas. F- Patterson, John H. Webb, William Webb, 0. F. Long, Edwin Heartt, John Cameron, Ex-Gor. JSwain, Joseph Tate, Rieliard Ashe. ' . Rowan jobu W. Ellis, John B. Lord, John I. Shaver, John D. Brown, William Overman, H. James, Calvin S. Brown, Myer Myers, Dr. A. M. Henderson, H. L. Robards, Jeremiah Clark, II. C. Jonos, Pf. Samuel Kerr, J. F. McCorkle, E. D. Austin, John, K. Graham, Osborne G. Foard, Charles L Torrence, Luke Blackmer, J. C. Barn imrdt, Paul M. Hetlig, Joseph F. Chambers, Joel Hi Jenkins, William M. Barker, Caleb Klutts, J. M. Coffin, J. A. Worth, J. J. Bruner. Rockingham Joseph Holderby, Rev. B. Field, J5.S. Morris. ' . . . . Randolph XL M. &lajr, Allen N. Tomlison, M. W. Leach, J. P. Russ, C. M. Lines, Robert Gray, Thomas Rice, M. VV. Long, Alexander Bobbins, Ahi Robbins, J. VV. Long. . ' ' Rutherford J. G. Bynum, J. J. Erwin. Wayne J. VV. Sasser, James Griswold. " IVulte R. M. Saunders, George W. Mordecai, Charles L Hinton, Charles C. Raboteau, Rabney Cosby, Dr. Langdon C. Manly. Petersburg, Va II. D. Bird, Thomas White, William Lea, Joseph Dunn, Edward Graham. From Petersburg Rati Road Company II. D. -'Bird. ". ,: : ; ' ' From Greeneville and Roanoke Rail Road II. P. Bird, Edmund Wilkins. ; Gov. Morehead rose and said we had an oppor . tunity to elect a President of this Convention, who would do honor to the State ; s nd proceeded to pass a high eulogium upon Calvin Graves, of Cas well, alio had given the casting vote by which (his charter had been passed;. and concluded by moving that he be unanimously appointed. Presi dent i! the North Carolina Railroad Convention. The proposition was received with applause. And the question being put by the Chairman, the notion wasunani nously adopted, Whereupon, the Hon. Calvik Graves was con ducted to tlie Chair by Gov. Morehed, and ten dered bis thanks for this mark of the regard and confidence of the Convention. The occasinn which had called us together was one of great ma gni tnde. The eyes of the people of the State were turned upon ns, with the most cheering anticipa (ions that from the deliberation of this kody, this great enterprise flight be strengthened and matar ed He trute I tlieirantcipation would be real tni. ' When we turn our eyes to other States and- see vhat they have done, the inquiry was natural- ly presented, how fan there be any difficulty about the construction of this Road 7 He referred to the statistics of Edland upon the subject. There ; . they had expended two hundred millions of pounds sterling in Railroads; and the great difficulty with ; which tiey had to eonteiid was in obtaining the sight of way,: which frequently eost from $60,000 In $7U0Q p t miK ' AH this in a country not m large as some of our States ! When we cast our f jes abHwtf ftpop out own country to Maameait sella, New Vork, Pennsylvania and other States Nflrtln to mtlr Carolina and Georgia on tlie South, uad everywhere tu the great works ufim- triivpinmt pmiKiaed and accomplished should It 1 i ... Vaei be said tlmt North CarJina was unable snd ),KSvm(wk M MM lo.n. w He lrn?ted imt. IVtti r that we bad never existed :s a Suti, than iii:niiVit hy out apalhy and inactivity that we are unable and unwilling to do auy thing. Btter wipe out our State lines and give up the admiuistratton of affiirs to our neigh bors, than to make the humiliating acknowledge ment rtiat we are iu:Me t take care of our own interests and to take a respectable position in the "real race of improvement, ijln closed by sayi ng lie Irnd taken his pilUm on this subject: he had planted lis foot and whatever objections might be raised, he would continue to beat back opposition and stand up for what he believed to be the true interest and glory of his State. On motion of H. C. Jones, the following gentle men were appointed Vice Presidents of the Con vention, viz: Hon. R, M. Saunders, of Wake, Dr.ifaEuERicx J. Hut,, of Brlinswick, Hon. John VV. Et.us, of Rown, Col. Johs McLeod, of Johnston, Gen John G. Bvnum, of Ruiherford, Ex-Gov. Morehead, of Guilford. On motion of II. C. Jones, the organization of the Convention was completed by the oppointment of the following Secretaries, viz: Ciiari.es C. Raboteau, of Wake, and D. F. Caldwell, and L. Afaim, of Guilford. Ex-Gov. Morehead then arose ttnd addressed the Convention, in a speech of great power upon the practicability of the Road and the mode in which it can be constructed concluding with a motion that i committee of six be appointed by the Chair, to be called.tlie Committee on Sulwcriptions, whose duty it should bo to make out a list of the absolute subscriptions to the stock of the Road, as definite ly as tliry can be ascertained, examine the subject ot subscriptions, absolute and conditioual.and make a detailed report to-morrow. The question being put, the motion was unani mously carried. The President appointed the following gentle men to compose said committee, viz: Messrs. Morehead, rf Guilford; Mebane, of Alamanre; Thomas, of Davidson ; Jones, of Rowan ; Mor decai, of Wake, and Dickinson, of New Hanover. On motion of Gov. Morehead, the Convention adjourned until afternoon at 3 o'clock. Afternoon Session. The Convention ro-assembled at3e'clock, A lsud and unanimous call being made for Gen. Saunders, that gentleman arose, and intimated his purpose to address the Convention at some time during its session ; but he was preparing a reso lution which called far definite action, and which he intended to present. He came forward to en list under the banner of the gentleman who ad dressed us this morning, and to push forward this great enterprije. The speech of Gen. S., fiough short, was strong and eloquent, and received with great applause. He concluded by presenting the following resolution: Resolced, That a Committee of eleven be appoint ed by the President, whose duty it shall be to in quire and submit the most eligible plan for increas ing the subscription necessary for raising the one million of dollars as prescribed by the charter; provided it should appear that a sufficient sum has not already been subscribed for that purpose. Hamilton C. Jones, Esq. being called for, ad dressed the Convention in a characteristic, strong and able speech in which he asserted the ability of the people af North Carolina to accomplish this great work; and enforced, very emphatically, its practicability and ultimate Success. The people represented by him and his colleagues were deep ly interested in this Road they looked upon it as their only hopo and should it fall, thousands of them must leave the country. Gen. Edney and Mr. Dibble made5, a few re marks, after which Mr. Davis being loudly called for, addressed the Convention upon the benefits which had lesulted from the building of one Rail road in North Carolina. ', He alluded to the much- abused and unfortunate W. & R. Railroad. Mr. D. then proceeded to contrast tlie former state of Wilmington with its present growth and prosperi ty giving glowing accounts of the favorable pres- pects before the town of Wilmington. Mr. D. al so went into an examination of tlie amount and prices paid by that town alone to New York for articles abundance of which can be produced and furnished by the Western section of North Caroli na, provided this Road was finished. Mr. Clark, of Rowan, then responded to a call a a few remarks upon the Railroad theme ; and addressed some arguments to the Csnventinn, but was interrupted by M r. II. C. Jones wha moved an adjournment, with the understanding that Mr. C. would be entitled to the flour, at tlie next meet-in-f. The President then announced the following Committee under the Resolution of Gen. Saunders heretofore adopted, viz : Messrs, Saunders, of Wake; McRae, of Wilmington; Griswold, of Wayne; McLeod, of Johnston; Graham, of Or ange; Trollinger.of AUmanee ; Gilmer, of Guil ford ; Leach, of Davidson ; Lord, of Rcwan ; Fox, of Mecklenburg; and Barringer, of Cabarrus. And then the Convention adjoureed until to-mor row morning at 10 o'clock. , Friday, Not. 3ft, 1849. The Rev. Mr. PriJrif being present, on invit ation opened the session of the Convention with prayer. ' The Chair announced that the first business this morning would be the reception of Reports fiom Committees. Whereupon, Gov. Morehead, from the Committee on Subscriptions, observed- that the Committee would soon be ready to report ; and In the mean time, he called upon any gentleman present who was in posression of any information to communi cate to the Convention, to do so. W. VV. Avery, Esq. then addressed the Conven tion, presenting the following communication from S. Moytan Fox, Esq. the Engineer on the Buu rombe Turnpike Road ! - ' ' ' i MobOahtoh, Nov. 17tb, 1849. T. Atsbt, Chairman, tin. . Dear Sir : Your communication of this inst, inforaiing me of a resolution adopted at a Rai'road meeting in this place, requesting my at tendance as a dvVgate from Burke county, to the I CM"fc Rlljroa( Convention at Greensboro', &c, has been l,.. ret (hat my professional engage ments compel me todline the honor intended to be conferred upon me. I feel a groat interest in the completion of wli-.l I consider the engi ne of re focumtiun to the whole State a Ceutml Railroad from Raleigh to Tennessee, connecting our com mercial town) wiih.lhe whole of the interior. - The developments of my sarveys for tlie Western Turnpike have fully established the praelieabilily of extending ihe North Carolina Railroad west from Salisbury to the Tennessee, line, and that at a omptiratively low coat. The only doubtful point upon the whole line was the passage of the Blue Ridge, which is the dividing gronnd between the Eastern and Western waters. This Ridge at the Swananoa Gap is 2640 feet above tide water, while .the valley of the Catawba on the one side at Old Fort is 1310 feet above tide, leaving but 1300 feet of elcVLtiui the Eastern side which can be overcome at a grade of 80 feet Ui the mile in 13 miles, provided the summit be reduced 160 feet by a tunnel. A tunmd JUOO feet will do this, saving 3$ miles of road. This ruinmit is only as high as that overcome by the Pennsylvania Rail road, and lower tlran that ol Virginia or Mary land. My estimate of the cost of the Road from Salis bury to the Tennessee line is in round numbers two millions of dollars. This includes all the work and equipment of the road with engines, de pots, &c, and I believe it to be a very ample eiti tnateofthe cost. The valleys of the French B oadand Swananoa on the Western side of the mountains rise with a slope of about 20 feet to the mile to within five mi les of the Blue Ridge summit a distance of 65 miles. On the Eastern side the Catawba extends from the foot of the slope necessary to grade up the mountain to a point near the Island Ford, a distance of 06 miles. There is no portion of the country that I have been in that offers cheaper position for a railway than these 151. miles of val ley. For miles together the grading will riot cost over 400 dollars per mile. These streams have most of the way broaj bottom lands and are remar kably direct. I consider the work ot manifest importance to the whole State, and to all the commercial towns of the State of Virginia and South Carolina. By this route Norfolk is reached in 513 miles; Wil mington in 492 miles ; Charleston in 513 miles, and Richmond in 465 miles. All these dislam.es except I lie last, are many miles nearer than tiny other route either proposed or constructed. While the route to Richmond is but fifty miles longer than the proposed route through Virginia, and the cost of the route will scarcely exceed one half a point of great moment, as it wi.l secure the same prolU at half the' tolls, From these considerations I have no hesitation in believing that the road must be profitable in it self, and of inestimable value to our eastern roads i:d towns. With this extension to Kuoxville, ws will be in direct communication with our great National road to California, and ready to join in the contest with our sister States for the trade and travel to that vast treasure house. The people of tiie West are becoming fully a ware of the great importance of tliis work to their flltlirA nrnatuaritu ant nM clotamtirMul tn liaua mil nection with the East This should bev through our own State, And I have no fear that with such a charter as was given to the road from Goldsboro' to Charlotte, we will have difficulty in making the road. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obt. servt. S. Movlam Fox. Which, being read, was laid upon the table: ordered to be printed with the proceedings of this Conveniion ; and the thanks of tlie Convention were tendered to the author. Mr. Thomas, of Davidon, remarked that he al so had au item of intelligence to communicate to the Convention ; and referred to, and sent to the Secretary's table to be read, a letter from the Hon. Simon Cameron, of Pa. expressing the favor with which Northern capitalists regarded the charter of the North Carolina Railroad, and asking for addi tional information in relation to the same, to guide their action in a contemplated investment therein. Mr. T. accompanied this letter with an address to the Convention, iu his usually energetic ans prac tical manner. Gov. Morehead then rend a letter from G. B. Manly, it Co., of Lock Haven, Clinton Co, Pa. containing a proposition te take contracts upon the Road to do the grading for 50 miles Eart and the same distance West of Raleigh, at certain ra tes named, and furnishing timber, rails. Sit., and receive in payment 10 per cent, of stock; or to take 60 miles, on the same condition as before, and employ N. C. laborers, St?.., which was read. Also, as chairman of the Committee on subscrp. tions, Gov. M. submitted a detailed report of the amount of absolute subscriptions of stock, amount ing to $190,800 ; which, report he followed with a speech full of deep impassioned feeling and great power, listened to with brathless attention and the most intense Interest. TUe gallant and deter. mined spirit of this distinguished gentleman touch ed every heart in that assembly, and awoke a fee. Iingof enthusiasm and anxiety deep, starting and fervent as we have ever witnessed. Gen. B. M. EJnej followed in a course of re marks characterized by great earnestness. Gen. Saunders, from tlie Conmitteelo whon were refered tlie question of considering the best plan for securing whatever portion of the capital of one million of dollars should be found unnub seribed, according to the terms of the charter, submitted in part the following report: 1. Resulted, That so soon as the Company shall be duly organized, it will be both expedient and proper that the President and Directors shall cause tht proper surveys and estimates to be made, and the Road to be put under contract on tlie entire route, and that the superstructure should be com menced at its point of connexion wilhtho Wilming ton Road, and also at its western terminus, 2. Resoked, further, That the President and Di rectors, in letting out tlie contracts for work and materials, shall in all cases give a preference to such stock-lioKera .as may propose or desire to be come' contractors. 3. Renalttd, further, That it is highly important and necessary thai th whole of the unsubscribed capital of one million should be- suUsoribed before the adjournment of this Convention, snd that a sub- 1 scriptioo be forthwith opeurd fof that purpose. The question being up .ui the 14 and 2d Resolu tions, Gov. Morehead submitted his views against the latter part of the 1st Resolution which provided for the commencement of the Road at the point of con nection with the Wilmington Road, and also at its western terminus. Mr. George Davis explained that the object of the Wilmington delegation was that the iron might be brought to Wilmington, and carried on their Railroad with facility and cheapness ; and the pas sage of this part of the Resolution would material ly aid the obtaining subscriptions to the stock iu that portion of the Stale. j' ' Gov. Swain then addressed the Convention, pro posing a modification of the Resolution that we go the whole Road or none, if that would meet tlie views of the Wilmington delegation. Gen. Saunders said the Resolution affirmed that the whole Road should be built. He was opposed in Committee o (be last part of the Resolution, and was unwilling to trammel the President and Di rectors by any conditions. He submitted to the Wilmington delegation to withdraw the latter clause, with the assurance that he would vote for any separate resolution declaring that the whole Road should be built, if any of it, and leave the whole matter to the sound discretion of the Presi dent and Directors, Gen. S. had the authority of the W ilmington del egation to withdr iw it, so that the grading of the whole Road should commence on the entire route from Goldsboro' to Charlette, and proceed jsri jHlSSU. Dr. Hill also stated the reasons of the Wilming ton delegation ; made a most cffeviive appeal in favor of the work ; and concluded by declaring that he would be one of a hundred to take all the stock unsubscribed ; one of fifty ; or one often. Gen Saunders then read the 1st Resolution as proposed to be amended by agreement, as follows : Resolved, That as soon as the Company shull be duly organized, it shall be both expedient and pro per that the President and Directors shall cause the proper surveys and estimates to be made and the Road to be put under contract on the entire route, commencing at the Wilmington, and Ra leigh Railroad, where the same passes over Neuse River, in the County of Wayne, via Raleigh, and thence by the most practicable route via Salisbury, in the County of Rotva n, to the town of Charlotte, in the County of Mecklenburg. The amendment having met with entire appro bation, was adopted nem. con. And the 1st and 3d Resolutions were then unan imously adopted. Gen. Saunders then took the floor, and address ed the Convention fully, upon its action so far, and upon the subject of tlie Road generally. After some remaks highly patriotic and lofty in their bear ing, conciliatory towards all differences of views, ai d tending to unite all interests In the great work before us, he proceeded to deliver an appeal of the the most earnest and eloquent character. It was the great speech of the Convention ; and we regret that the hurry of goirg to press forbids even the feeble attempt to do it justice. Having concluded, the question was taken upon the 3d Resolution, which was unanimously adopted. J. A. Gilmer, Esq. then submitted the following agreement to be entered into, by way of securing the stock in the Road, viz : Whereas, only a part of tlie One Million of indi vidual subscriptions to the North Carolina Rail Road Company required is taken : Whereas, the purpose of this agreement is to take and secure the balance of the One Million of said individual stock, not already subscribed, and to be subscribed by others : We.the undersigned interchangeably agree with each other and said Company, to take each the one hundredth part of the said balance of the said indi vidual stock : This agreement to be binding on none, unless one hundred persons or companies subscribe the same, or the entire amount be made up : Each person or Company to be at liberty to sub scribe as many shares of the hundred as he or they please, and bound for no more than bis or their sub scriptions. J. M. Morehead Fred. J, Hill Geo. W. Mordecai Nov. 29. 1849. John D Hawkins (by Geo VV Mordecai) Richard Smith Si R M Saunders W VV Avery Si Joseph J Erwin Win. Boy Ian, (by G. VV. Mordecai) John McLeod VV. Thomas II C Jones Si II L Rob C. S. Brown C. S. Brown Si II James ards John II Webb R J Ashe JM Dick i- Co A J De Rosset.jr P K Dickinson Charles Mock Dibble . Brothers John E. Palton T. McDonald C G Foard fit J F Foard Samuel Kerr Jonathan VV Field & Co (by J VV Thomas &.T Dabney Cosby McDonald) Joel McLean &Co O G Parsley C P'Mendenhal & Co 2 J A Mebane Si Co, Salter, Griswold & Co 2 Hoover Si James AlexuncVr McRae John B Lord ' John A. Gilm r J F McCorkle Mebane it Carrigan Jo n Hunt Si Co. (by J A Gilmer) Charles L Torrence VV J Bingham 4. Co' Benton Field D L Swain J II Jenkins. John i Shaver Peter Adams CL Hinton &T Miller James W Doak &Co. J O Watson I M Corjin Simpson St Gibson (by C L Hinton) The above names were obtained at different stages of the subsequent proceedings, but are here inserted in full to the number ol 51. ' On motion, the Cunveutioa adjourned until 3 o'clock. Afternoon Session. Ex-Oov. Swain took the floor, and, at some length urged upon the citizens of North Carolina here assembled, to complete the subscription to the stock of this Road. Geu. Saunders again addressed the convention. He was ready to devote his time to the success of this great enterprise. We bow have' $630,000 subscribed, and ail that is necessary is 330,000 more. He had traversed the State as a political pilgrim be was now ready lo traverse it in this more just and holy cause concluding by moving tlwt the committee of ways and means bate leave to sit during the session of the Convention, which . was granted. , , Gov. Morehead and several other gentlemen fol lowed in short speeches, during the session, and while subscriptions were being obtained; after which, : Gen. Edney moved that the convention take a recess until half past 6 o'clock. '. 1 ' iniri"' Session. Gen. Saunders, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported the following resolutions : 1. Retoloei, That it is expedieut to make a fur ther appeal.to the people of the State to take such an amount as may be necessary in addition to the sums already subscribed to make up tlie One Mil lion of dollars as provided for by the Charter ; and for this purpose, that Railroad Conventions be held in each of the Counties thro' which tlie Railroad is expected to pass, from Goldsboro', in Wayne County, to Charlotte, m Mecklenburg County, and in such contiguous Counties as may be friendly disposed towards the great undertaking. 2. litsolred, That an Executive Committee of eleven be appointed by the President, to prepare and publish a public Address designating the times and places of holding the proposed Conventions ; and that as many members of this body be invited to attend as may find it convenient and practicable. Which were unanimously adopted. Mr. Gilmer proposed that this Convention, with out any further appeal, proceed at once to shoulder the whole amount of subscriptions which may be necessary to make up the million. Mr. G. went on in an able and practicable speech, to detail the plan by which this result might be accomplished. This able an gallant champion of this great work needs no eulogium from us, even ifour limits would allow of any extended account of the facts and ar guments he presented. He contended that we ought not to adjourn without pledging every dollar of the stock and securing the charier at once. Mr. Jones, of Rowan, was awarded the floor next, and as usual, received the loud and merry applause of the whole convention. The Chair appointed the following gentlemen to compos the Executive Committee of eleven under the second Resolution above, viz : Messrs. Saun ders, McRae, Griswold, McLeod, Swain, Graham, Trollinger, J, M. Morehsad, Thomas, Lord, Fox and Barringer. It is proier to remark here, that throughout the evening the subscriptions were being made, under 'he obligation proposed above by Mr. Gilmer : and at this point 51 gentlemen had signed it. A number of very interesting addresses were al so made by different gentlemen, and received with great applause. Gov. Morehead remarked, that as the speaking seemed to be over, he reckoned we had as well go to work now, and take the remainder of this stock. He proposed to secure the stock, if practicable, be fore wo leave here, and any gentleman who was willing to take two or three of the shares should have the privilege of having his extra shares work ed off before any of the others who have only taken one share. He would like to ascertain the senti ments of the 51 gentlemen who bad subscribed, whether they were willing that the extra share should be worked off first Some further conversation took place in relation to this last plan ; when the question was put on the suggestion made above by Gov. Morehead, and the sense of the subscribers was favorably express ed ; but not being unanimous, the suggestion was not pressed by the mover. Other suggestions were made by Mr, Mordecai and others ; after which Gov. Morehead renewed his proposition above, calling upon the 51 subscri bers to know how many would double their stock 1 A sufficient number not offering, the proposition was withdrawn. Considerable and interesting debate and conver sation followed; when, II. L. Robards, Esq., offered the following reso lutions, via: 1. Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be tendered to the authorities of the Presbyterian Church for the use of the building in which the sessions of the Convention have been held. 3. Resulted, That the thanks of the Convention are hereby tendered to the President, and other of ficers, for the able manner in which they have dis charged the duties devolved upon them. The question being put by the Secretary, the Resolutions were unaninionsly adopted. ' On motion of Mr. Bingham, the thanks of tlie Convention were also presented te the citizens of Greensboro', for their generous hospitality extended to the members of this Convention. The business being concluded, the Hon. Calvin Graves, Pref .dent of the Convention, in closing its session, briefly and happily responded to the many kind allusions made lo him personally, when he had only done his duty, in common with the 22 gallant North Carolinians who stood tide by side, and battled for this Charter. His remarks were delivered in an impressive and highly emphatic manner, and were characterized throughout by fer vent patriotism, and the utmost devotion to the success of this great enterprise. After which, the proceedings were ordered to be published in the papers of the State and the Con vention adjourned, sine die. CALVIN GRAVES, President R. M Sausders, V Fbed. J. Hill, Jons VV. Ellis, Vice Johu McLrod, ' Presidents. John G. Byxcx, J. M. Morehead. Ch. C. Raboteau, ) D. F. Caldwell, Secretaries. L. Swaim. ) A CARD. Supper for the Benefit f tbe Femalt Schtot of Raleigh I rTHlE Managers of this Institution feeling tlio importance, not only ofsustaining, but extending its benefits and influences, have determined, during the approaching Christinas hollidavs to five an ENTERTAINMENT for the purpose of raisi.ig funds in aid of the School. A Commute has been appointed to make all arrangements, and will at an early day, wait on the Ladies of the Ciiy for their aid and co-operation. The public will be duly advised of the lime and nlaoe lor the Entertainment, and relying on the goodness pf ineir cause riw me generosity ot our citizens, (lie Managers leel confident that tlieir appeal and ex etuoas will be responded to bv qxk aud JUA. The Latest Tactions Just at Rand. 0U BURCII has returned from tha North wii!i very thing necessary for nmuufiii t Jriug thsmtat fasliiouable Boots and Shots that can b.- made Ha has brought th best Paris as well as Pliitadslphia Calf Skim, aad now fcl confident that b cu nt only maka as1 fashionable but as darabls Boots sal Slim as auy man is the V. Stats. Call and exam ine for yourselves, November 23 1849. .' II. TO THE TXAE2. 1 : OL. BURCH will inform the Trade that k mm stantly keeps on hand a large anortmrut ef Toels, Lasts, Boot and Shoe Thread, Calf, Geat, and Lift ing Skins, sad every thiugto famish a shp tata4 out. November 23 m9. il. liMfERSHT. THE Annual Meeting of the Tmetees ef the Cai versiry of North Caroline wilt be held tt the Eie. etitive Office, on Thursday, the 13th day ef Decem ber next. At tint meeting, the board ef Trustees will proceed to till the vacancy in the Professorship of Ilhetorie, Logic, &.C., occurring by theignativu of Rev. Dr. William A. Gree k By order. , ,. V ,' U "INTOX, Swetarv. Raleigh, November S3 148. 1 Btixk of rCorlf) Carolina. PITT COUNTY. Court of Pleas and Quarter foiiuns- November Term, 1849. Arthur Forbes, Ad'inr. win Stephen F. Joliuson, Guar dian, and others. Petition for aceeaat and settlement. TN this case, it appearing to the satisfaction of the X Court, that Louisa Forlws and Archibald A. Fsrbre, ,Licnuuin., ere soi rcsiuenis ot tins State: It u or dered by the Court, -that publication be made iu the Kaleigb Times forsix successive werks, commanding Hie said Defendants to appear at the next Term of this Court, te be held ou the first Mundav in Fehiaa ry, IPSO, and answer the Complainants "Hill, or judg ment final will be eniernd againut them. IIknbt SiiRfrAftn, Clerk ol our said Conrt, at Office Iu Greenville, the first Moiulav of Novem ber, A. 1). 1849. H.SHEI'FAitI),CLsa. l-bw I'r. adv. $5 68 Statt of iVortlj Carolina. PITT COUNTY. Ctnrt of Pleas and Quarter Session, November i eiui, 1043, ... Arthur Forbes, et als. versus 1 .. . . . Louisa Forbes and Archi- mlon Ior bald A. Forbes. of Slaves. TN this ease, it appearing to the satisfaction ef the 1 ourt that the Defendants are not residents of this State : It is therefore ordered bv the Court, that pob hcatiou be made in the Raltirh Timee for .;. . sive weekscommanding the said Defendants to sp ue ar at the next Term of this Court, to be held ea tke hrst Monday iu Februarv. 1850. and IIHWear lri flnni pluinauU' Bill, or judgment final will be entered a- guiiisi mem. ....... iinm, Hknsy Susrf ard, Cleris of our aid CourL at Office iu Greenville, the first Monday of November. A 1, I ... Ik .......... . ' a., u low. n. OtitrrAKIJ. l int Nov. 23. Sl-6week. Pr. adv. f 5 62 State of North Carolina. PITT Cochtt. Court of Pleat and Quarter Sessint,!foxmAtr Term, A. U. 1849. Sally Philips versus Robert Jefferson and etkers. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Conrt in thai case, that the Defendants snd Heirs at Lew of Isaac Philips, deceased, being the Children and Next of Kiu of Polly Tugwell, deceased, and Kliwbet!!, moure, deceased, are not residents of this State : IT is therefore ordered bv the Court, thul imhtia.' tion be made in the Raleigh Times for sii saccessivs weeks, commanding the said Defendants lo appear at the next Term of this Cuurt, to b held on tha.fnst Monday in February, 1850, and answer the Com plainant's Hill, or judgment final will be entered s gainst them. Witness, Hfnrv SiiEmao, Clerk of our said Court, at Office in Greenville, the first Monday of Novom- L.. 1 IV lain ber, A. D. 1849 H. SHEPPARD, Clsc Pr's Fee 5 62 51 6weka. Nov. 23. State of North Carolina. PITT COUNTY. Court or Plus and QuAana Ssasism 1 November Term, 1841 I Sally Philips versus Heirs at Law of Issue Philip TN this case, it appearing to the satisfaction at k. X Court, that the IMendunts, snd Heirs at Law f Isaac Philips, deceased, being the Next of Kin s l olly lugwell and Lhzabeth Moore, deceased, are not residents of this Slate : It is therefor, ordered by the Court, that publication Jbe mad iu the Raleig Times for six successive weeks, commanding tbe sail Defendants to appear at the next Term of tail Court, to be hold on the first Monday of February, 1&0, and answer the Complainant's bill, or judgment final wili oe emerea sgamsi mem. Witness, Hsnrv SiisrrAID. Clerk of onr said Gaait. at Office in Greenville, the first Monday ef Nsvens- oer, k.. v. m. UfcrrAKU, ULtac Nov. 23. Sl-6weeks Pr. adv. W 61 J. , FRriT TREES. fTIIE Propr'etors of the PomoloiHe.I n.nt. X Nurseries, have now ou hand ready for transplant-f K, u,ivu Appie irees, ana a small supply sfl icuun, ucrry, rear, riuin, A nrot, nectarine. Strawberry, ice, f the finest known kinds mn.ll proved fruits, selected with the greatest ears fnm the beat Nurseries in the United States Catalogs obtained at the N. C. Book-store, of if. U. Turner, or direct of the Proprirtors, Can creek, Chatham, county, N. C. One of the proprietors will b at IU - leigh, time of february Court, with a fin. ueortme t oi i reus, unlet muy be sent direct to a,r M B U. Turner's Itook-Hore, Ral igh. . J. & T. LINDLIY. Nov. 16, 1849. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. f UiLttioii, Nov. Sthr UM9. . - HPO enable me to answer certain .J J. dressed to this Department, by the Secreluy the Treasury of the United States, I shall be plessw to receive from the owners or Managers of all Uu Cotton Factories in litis State, iatoomtiouoa th ft lowing point : i 1. The nam of th Factory, and where iniatV 9. Amount of Capital invested. I 3. Number of bales of Cotton consumed sunna'ly 4. Nbu r f Spindles, and Mu'es aid Looms, i .' ', t'HAS. MANIX 1 November 9th, 1849. 49 w ' NORTH CAROLINA RAIL R01O. ' UPON consultation with CU'rien interested is important work, it is deemed advisable, t e pone tbe contemplated Convention heretofore adt tised to take place at Greensboro' oa tlie 18th h Notice is therefore hereby given, that said Con re tion will be held at Greensliorough on THUKSDA THE8UTH NOVEMUER NEXT. J. M. MOItEJIEAD, CVss. Mt.CH 0.L.BfRCH, ; j TAKES this occasion to aunonnos Ut. ai 6i and th public generally, that he wilt m' the Boot and Shoe busiuese at th old stsnd U Burch, Si Co. snd will exert hiuwelf to the ate as heretofore, to give satisfaction. No pains 'mi tentiou will be spared to please and eoyii( 4.t those who may favor him with thetr wtshajv. deign, sjvnie-nBM T, WfJ,. J
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