The Weekly Standard from Raleigh, North Carolina • Page 4

CITY MATTERS. At a meeting of the Commissioners of this City, on the 14th, inst it was resolved that no persons be recommended to the County Court to retail spiritous liquors, except keepers of Hotels and Public and also that a petition be addressed to the County Court of Wake, to grant no licences within two miles of the City We hope, in addition to these excellent mores, that there: mi i i i i i r- id MR. BUCHANAN'S SPEECH. We hire received a Speech, delivered by Mr. Bucha nan of Pennsylvania, in the Senate of the United States, on the ratification of the treaty with Great Britain.

We need not comment on the quality of this Speech, after having named the high order of intellect from which it emanated. It is out ot our power to insert the Speech at this time. We subjoin the following, which is the will be a sharp look out kept for the violaters of the concluding paragraph, without being able to lay before law. $3 We learn the Commissioners held another our readers the arguments upon which the conclusion is meetine oa the 20th. at which it was resolved, in conse- founded quence of instructions to the Commissioners of the Middle Ward, that recommendations be granted.

But the applicants must pay $100 into the City Treasujy, before receiving such recommendation. CITY GUARD. "Hut suppose war should be the inevitable result I nereis one calamity still worse than even war itself; and that is, national dishonor. The voluntary restora tion to Great Britain of any portion of the sacied soil "of the old thirteen," which they had wrested from her do-! minion by the war of independence, without any corres-; ponding equivalent in territory, is an event without a The question of a hired guard was submitted to the vo- parallel in our past history and I trust in Heaven that tersofthe citv on Sa urday last. The result was 92 for our future annals may never be disgraced by a similar i occurrence.

We might have yielded this with honor, in a hired guard, and 47 against it. obedience to the award of a sovereign arbiter, chosen under the provisions of the treaty of Ghent but we can QCj-A fire broke out in the room over Mr. C. Palm- never yield it, without national disgrace, to the imperi-er's Jewellery and Watch Maker's shop, on Sunday last, ous demand of that haughty power. In expressing my-, self thus independently, I am far, very far, from intend- about 2 o'clock, on Fayettevillc Street, in the building nMCC ar aJntnL WL.

9 fri.nrll. there mav ie irround to apprehend of a failure in the I Again, there were many civil and military officers to be means of meeting the expenditures authorized by law. I elected by the Assembly much time was taken up in I ought not, therefore, to dissemble ray fears that there I business Members had their favorite candidates, will be a serious fulling offin the estimated proceeds both At' u0j tuam vUhnnt of the customs and the public lands. I regard the evil nd could not be expected to abandon them, without of riiaannm'ntmitnt in ihf rpmorfa a. altogether too crreat I a reasonable effort to elect them.

If we will but lay to be risked, if by any possibility it may be entirely ob- I Dartv noli tics aside, fcod eive the subject a calm conside Viated. I Za. ia tn nffrihllfprl tl i rauou, ii 9ccui9 iu iiic mai iiu umuc uuv an lai uuieviiugj umuvi II. stances, to the recommendations of the Secretary, that me memoers ior ine jengm oi uuie wn iuc authority be granted him to re-jssue treasury notes as was in sossion. A.

they shall be redeemed, and 16 other sugsestions which ot heUnv thr th. lt Asaemblv did not add he has made on this subject: yet it appears to me to bet worthy of grave consideration whether more permanent on cent to Public debt indorsing bonds, nor was and certain supplies ought not to be provided. The is sue of one note in redemption of another, is not the pay ment of a debt; which muSt be made, in the end, by some form of public I cannot forbear to add that, in a country as full of resources of such abundant means, if they be but judiciously called out the revenues of the Government, its credit, and its ability to fulfil all its obligations ought not tube made dependent on temporary expedients or on cal culations. The necessity of further and full provision for supplying the wants of the treasury will be the more urgent if Congress, at the present session, should adopt no plan for facilitating the financial operations of the and improving the currency of the country. By the aid of a wisiS and efficient: measure of that kind, not only would the internal business and prosperity of the coun- the taxes on the people raised.

If the Banks will lend a helping hand and make reasonable loans, and we should make good crops this year, I think our situation will beas good as that of our sister States. public gaze as a gambler. My character will bp 'I didn't get this for 'nothing-, for the brave fella lost, iny prospects life blighted, and of course who mada me a present of it, I repaid with a m.r nmecfiV hnnninos; rlpRtrnved VtCTOSS the The Frenchman down his Mad; parted hair with. his hnndsand said 'You did: ou inaJ look at the, The nVxt thoy wrr'e in each Otll tr's mr domestic haDDiness destroyed You shall not be called, young, said the counsel, 'unless it is with this assurance, they separated not withoat some painful misgivings on the part of the' legal gentleman, that he was about to be accessary to a (arms. They became bosom friends for lifc wrong, which might result in the ruin ot a cod- tiding, yet unsuspecting girl.

I ne trial came on, Rblief. The Auo-usta Chwinir.lp i' but conviction was obtained without summoning irjor Coon organ in Georgia, sljles Vm i the young wan, and he went on in his coarse, of Johnson a ssumnt ion schpmo. duplicity and crime unexposed, In a fv days By-thc-bj, this talk of relit reminds, us of a star lurii.L'i au i.Lr i il i ill rnif i i.mi ii iuiiii' I "J-t IIU 1 1, I I wo years passed, and a young but heart-brok- ed upon topcrform. the funeral service ofadrai. l-'or the North Carolina Standard.

MEETING IN CRAVEN. A meeting of a portion of the Democratic Republicans 1 of Craven bounty, was held at the Court House in ISew- Dern, on uesUay, 14th ebruary, i4a, wnen te Made, l.Sq. was called to the Chair, ana n. iv. Lainam min(J T)e incidonts of a deserted house, appoinieu oecrerary.

nejr ected wife, and the cruelties which had fol After the Chair had briefly stated the object of the jowe(J hJs gtmDling habits, then came up before meeting, Mr. Dewey offered the following Resolutions the individual who saved him from his merited ex en wxie appears oeiore me legal iriounai, seenmg debtor. After the ceremony was perform! a divorce Her counsel was startled, when the thr husband came forward, at discovering, confronting sheriff marta Hpn unnn ih 7 he had UIJu lucmitai vuuii" iiriu wuu picau uui it tor rtf ht at htr Iho thrn 1 be exposed as a gambler The interview-with the nawer to da witness, instantly occurred to the counsel's "Move, on itb'prtnW -I 1 owned bv Mr. Richard Smith. It caught, we learn, irom tht treatv.

I know and onnmnitp iHa nnrlin anl nut. rr- r-. a small stove, while the occupants, Drs. Hcxdree and notism of their intentions, and sincerely regret that my I ir revivea ana invigorated, uui imporiani aaauions cic uuaiinuuusjjr nuuj-icu posure. I a.

i tr -ii Tr a ab rr isxm a nnrtMi Ana I T) 1 rr a 1 j. 4- I H. 10 umer so wiueiy irom www, i uai cxpeuieui iu kicw wnumaic ine trial proceeded, ana a gradual succession thP rnffin I iiiieiiL bisq dp PYnPrrFn. vni nn nnpa rnp nrpsei i con- -m- tt v- i dition of things in relation to the currency and commer- rfP Ine OI. 'S ol acts of injustice, neglect, coldness, alienation, Stringfellow were at dinner, some wearing apparel was consumed, and the house considerably injured before the fire was extinguished 0C5-A free woman of color was committed to the Jail of this city, on Monday, on a charge of killing a female slave, in the upper part of this county, by striking her with an iron bar, whilst she was asleep.

MR. SHEPARD'S SPEECH. -In our paper of to-day will be found the speech of Mr. Shepard, of Wake, on the to prevent the suspension of specie payments by the Banks of this State." Mr. Bsowrr, of Caswell, opened the debate by advocating the Bill; Mr.

Mosehead, of Guilford, replied to Mr. Brown Mr. Shepard replied to Mr. More-head and Mr. Edwards, of Warren, succeeded Mr.

Shepard, and closed the debate by advocating the Bill. TYPE FOUNDRY. We have a specimen Book, lately handed to us, of the Type and Stereotype executed at the Foundry of Mr. John T. White, 45 Gold near Fulton-steet, New York.

It is the largest Specimen Book we have ever seen, and embraces a great variety of beautiful specimens of Type, Cuts, Flowers, 4c own sense ot duty compels me them. OCf-The election for members of Congress was held in Massachusetts on the ISth. We have not full and decisive returns, but the indications are in favor of the Democracy. FOREIGN. Liverpool dates to the 12th January have been received.

The eruption ot Mouut -Etna continues, and the lava has extended (en miles. priest "Stop!" shouted the sheriff "Move on exrluimedihe priest again! "This body. is minej" said the sheriff "This body is God's!" roarpd tha nrw "In the King's name, I command you to Jowi ffir .1.1 .1 -rr- t-Aciaiin me snerirr. er cial exchanges produce severe and distressing embarrass ments in the business and pursuits ol individuals, but its obvious tendency is to create also a necessity for the imposition of new burdens of taxation, in order to secure the Government and the country against discredit from the failure if means to fulfil the public engagements. JOHN TYLER.

Washington-, February 13, 1843. sional District at the ensuing election in August. Q3- We are pleased to see that the Missouri Reporter, an excellent democratic paper printed at St. Louis, approves our doctrines in regard to the Banks. After quoting the extract from the remarks on Gov.

Dudley's Mes- The financial condition of the British Government is very bad. Money is abundant among the lenders, rnd can be had on moderate interest. The Cotton Market is well supplied by the importers the demand still continues good, and prices steady. The whole of the British forces had retired from AfF-ghanistan (after some smart skirmishing in the Passes,) and were retreating across the territories of the Seikhs, Aggregate of means towards the Sutlej, in six divi-ions. Previous to retiring they committed a great many acts of cruelly and violence upon the population.

The accounts of these proceedings will be read with universal regret in England, for they were equally unnecessary and unjustifiable, and will leave a lasting stain on the arms and character of England. Dht er pose of selecting a candidate. Resolved, That ihis meeting respectfully suggest to the from the monster who had wounded her heart, Republican nartv of this District, the third Tuesday in I destrnvpd hrr npjip rfpnrirvl hpr harm! .1 .1 I I I V' ine contents or me letter oi me secretary March next as a suitable time lor said meeting. ness which beamed unon her so iovouslv durino- I a On motion of Mr. Pasteur, the following gentlemen jtue morning ot her bridal day.

were appoined delegates to attend said meeting: Jno. His fate hardly need even briefly be told. He Jackson, Bryan Williams, Abner Hartfey, Nathaniel soon lost the esteem of his friends, if the gambler 'Burv thp m-in it, a domestic discord, and cruelties, on the part of the and if the sherirTsars thrPP hL -j- the funeral service. MesQisea. lnatthe several Counties comt)osine said I hnchnnH ofromct Knnhiiiniranrl-iftoMinnito TniTn.

I IIU 1 1 IIICI CI. Ull IV4 1 1 Ul.VllWIIUig UUiJi" I "IT' fill fV Ii I rtr. I I t'rrt wrnA rict be invited to appoint delegates to meet each oth-1 wife, ivpp fUcIncoH wliich mthA ihe honrt nf Rnrnr rr nnr. ZZ i r'i iT 'VJ Siinu buried." i'-. i ine uiucai speciaiui.

nis ucjciicc wuo tct-uir. tiiu i Sn with ho i Treasury to the President of the United States, may be summed up as follows The Secretary estimates the receipts during tne year 1S43 at 20,483,858 36, to be derived from the following subjects Customs $13,000,000 03 Lands 2,500,000 00 Miscellaneous sources 100,000 00 Loans on treasury notes 00 To which he adds the balance in the trea sury on the 1st of January, so far as can be ascertained ii i 3 tt -i i tjaviiiK Mirnajiv i.n in ucr ni8e ir.iumpneo, appny sue was noeraiea to relieve the Peonle, the nevt rt.r,; lieving propensities is toward the States. Having promised relief, thev are determine nm.u:Z' shall be relieved. Y. Plcbian.

OffXcial Wit. Governor Morton fof Street, O. S. Dewey, Hardy B. Lane and Jas.

C. Ste- has friends, and his credit followed with his repu- tPf I eutrnant Governor c.j.:...ii i i 1.1- u- Chi Ids is below thp ordinary stature. On th dnr Arjrv i i 1 1 ti Hi i i ivr mriQ i nnn i orrn nr rvcro ni ion monr i cuouiii I wii iviiuviw ua- iv-ruiit vcbuui loiiiniiii i tL- On motion of Mr. Laiham, on Ghesnut-street was closed bv the shcriffa few tne. cx.ecn-tary UigeJow Rescued.

That the nroceedines of this meetine be weeks since, and more recently, he has been ar- inai nJs opinion tae Commonwealth 2,840,041 72 23,323,400 08 published in "The North Caiolina Slandard," "Wash-ington Republican," and "Tarboro' Free Press." ZACCHEUS SLADE, Chm'n. R. W. at am. See'y.

rested for forcer What a brief but melanchol detail of the fruits reaped from the pursuits of the gapicster. had now got the krtsr and sioii of the Democra cy of Massachusetts." This sally caused roars of laughter, amid which the Secretary eracefullv retired. The expenditures during the. same period as follows FROM KEY WEST. An expedition has been ordered to protect Key West, sage, which we published a few weeks ago, the Editor an island and seat of justice in Monroe County, Florida.

Civil and miscellaneous Military service, Naval service Interest on loan and treasury notes $4,445,122 00 9,230,428 00 From the Boston Post. A MURDERESS AND HER PARAMOUR. Bfunsicick, Feb. 8, 1843. Murder in Ilarpsicell, Me.

Having hoard of a horrible supposed murder on Harpswell Island Estimated balance on 1st Jan. 1844 fays, "We concur in the foregoing paragraph, at does e-very honest and intelligent Democrat in the Union." WORKING We see an article communicated for the Hartford Times, written by a laborer, which seems in Ihc tight spirit, and slows that laboring men understand their rights and sometimes can "smoke" political impositions. The writer says: "Notwithstanding all the sympathy which politicians express for working men, their social condition is, I fear, little cared for. Indeed, so well un derstood is this base hypocrisy of the mere politician touching the interest of working men, that it has long ince become a standing joke. But this unprincipled of scheming and selfish rascals to cajole laborers, should cease to be a mafter of pleasantry, and become one of indignant and corrective resentment I would not have these remarks taken as a mere trumpet- fluuriih, but as an earnest expression of feeling by one who is himself a hard-fiited laborer a 'huge paw if you will, and who has, of course, every reason to dc- By a letter received in Charleston from Lieut.

Harrold The Secretary then Ftates that this estimate dos-s not include private bills, and other items of appropriation not contained in the official estimates. Of treasury notes, there are Sll.06S.977 69 outstandine: of which the of the U. S.Navy, now in command of that key, to Capt. whole, except $2,402,390 16, carry interest after matu-H. B.

Nones of the U. S. Brig Jefferson, calling for his rjty. fo provide for these, the Secretary recommends immediate assistance, which reque-t Capt. Nones, most that authority be given to place them on" the same foot-cheerfully complies with; and no time is lost, for that of- jng witn other treasury notes.

The letter then concludes ficer is known to be too prompt to suffrr a moments de- with a recommendation that a duty be imposed upon tea lay where life i i in danger. It seems that the FJorida and coffL-e, and such objects not now taxed, as would in-war is not ended yet. crease the revenues of the Government. Mr. Fillmore moved to refer the message and report to QC3The fallowing statistics of the Methodist Episco- the Committee of Ways and Means, and to print them: pal Church, for 1S42, are from publications that may be (hfi moti0 prevailed.

relied on In Senate, on the 15th, Mr. McDuffie's Resolutions were Annual Conferences 3j again taken up, and several amendments proposed. The Travelling Preachers 4,244 Local Preachers 7.621 whole subject was laid on the table, 24 to 23. Church Members, (communicants) 1,003,901 In tne House, on the 15th, the retrenchment bill was Net increase 1842 of Church member, pi.iined. L.

E. Thompson, one of the Com mittee appointed for that purpose, submitted, for the consideration of the meeting, a Petition and i PUBLIC MEETING. According to notice given, a large number of 7 831,223 00 citizens from the Counties of Lincoln and Catawba 00 met, in the Court House in Lincolnton, on the I a. I ti 1 i in luuiaayoi eoru.iry, io-jo. nn cnAT rlA a over aoc Col.

M. Reitihardl was call, to the Chair, and ba HBce ben? 1aiJ 'ilh nary im w. ti cj uisu i a S3UQ, 037 us It seems that a xAIr. Elisha Wilson died at hi 1 llUUi3C Ull I I I 1 1. I IIU.

I 1 i i I I 1 I I1H fllUiniT circumstances, as I have them from one of th coroner's jury: The widow of the deceased tesli ap, laying cfl and defining the boundaries of a husban(J com of a in hii stomh emrat county, to De i.iki ou irom uie ouiiues vho tn i- j. of Lincoln and Catawba: which Petition nnd l. Map were approved by the meeting. irr MJinc reinurivs iiuui ctrvtritii iiic i i rin. i i7 i ix i moment sne caura a wno was a lOiiowing xesoiuuoiis were ouuicu.

uiu wae vn- i f. nF tnn Aatman 'j. uu I 'vs i-i-sv laui.i Ul VJ t-V. J.t ill ammovsiy nuppteu. the other nart of thn hotisfi.

who rtssistP.1 horto Resolved, That we are in favor of, and will nn th l.r,cQ nfon or dl) minutes, she informed Mr. Wilson brother and his wiieof what had happened, and when thev .1 l-l came mro me room tnev iouna Wilson a corpse. (after deducting the dead, the withdrawn, and the expelled) CONGRESSIONAL In Senate, Monday, February, 13, several memorials sire the improvement of that class of men with whom he of a private nature were presented, Mr. Benton submitted again discussed. A motion to lay "the bill on the tablw was lo 42 to 157.

The bill was read the third time and passed, yeas 1GJ, nays 68. In Senate, on the Resolutions of Mr. Rives expres sing doctrines adverse to the assumption of the debts of the States, by the General Government came up, and support, an application to the next Legislature; to i lav off portions of the Counties of Lincoln and Catawba for the County of Graham, the lines of i i -J i hit i 7 rrM ii 1 norn then calleu Mr. I ootliakcr, a near neip-h-Resolved, 1 hat the peoplo be requested to hold t. mortin-ra in dilirpnt narls of (counties, nnd was not rignt, anu thereiore gave mlormation to lne lhe piry which he summoned, consisting in part of DiS.

Lincoln, Cushman, and Mclveen after hearing the evidence of thede- illKl itlSU Ut 1I1II1ISII US lill US IUI IIIC 111101" is iden'ified, and with whom his sympathies mainly I the following Resolution dwell. For one, I have not forgotten the base imposture Rrsolced, That the President of the Uaited States be which the federalisU plaved of! upon working men in requested to communicate to the Senale acopy ofihe J840. Well do I remember their irofuse disnlav 0fj commission, or letter of instruction, which may have compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 14th ueeu 6.c iiuu4 ii -i i "4 a statement showing that the receipts from customs were discussed and laid over till the next day. The Prssident pro tern, laid before the Senate a com munication from the Treasury Department, reporting, in pinchback trinkets and coon skins, their singing puerile songs, which were a gross scandal to the tunes to which they were adapted, and whose characters were thereby ruined forever All this wretched mummery was practiced to hoodwink laboring men, and to secure their suf frages. The federal party, though never troubled with moral scruples, was once above this disgraceful trickery they even openly expressed their contempt of the "com mon people." Jt while they held fast to their integrity, such as it was, and made known their real sentiments in relation to working men.

they were obliged to remain in the minority. But after a while "a change came over the spirit of their" political factics." -t a nr wri A lof a onariiil inif mi 4 rn rw for the month ol January was ordered to lie nn th tahltf. anH Mr. Young gave notice thathe would, on ak the Senate to postpone all the previous wrders of the TI a I fV Uf'fJ. IF 1 1 1 UlC WIUIHIIlbl.

aiuvrn uitui v. uiu r. i i lur nic iuuuluum oi iiic 'jr iu uicinuci 01 vungress, anu day, for the purpose of taking up the bankrupt law. did this, agreeably to the resolutions of the Legislature of his State in favor of the repeal of that law. Senators would all agree that the session was rapidly passing a- wav anu action was not naa sneeaiiy on tne suoiect.

the law could not be repealed at all. The resolutions of Mr. McDuffie, on the state of the untry and the treasury, came up tor discussion. Jir. McDuffie occupied the floor two hours in developing his views, lie repelled, at the tlirehoid, tne projects ot THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

The Boston Bay State Democrat, iu expressing irs the Federal party, which, under the pretence ofresto- i i i preference for Mr. Van Buren, says "We frankly confess we would like to see that dark stain, which now tarnishes the purity of the democracy of this country, and which was placed there by the elec tion of 1840, removed in the most effectual manner that it can be done. If Democracy inculcates fidelity to principle, it also no less teaches fidelity to the men who have proved themselves true to her principles. He who ring a sound and uniform currency and public conrl dencc, propose a restoration of the exploded credit system. He demonstrated that the whole fabric was a delu sion, and that a relapse into the state of false confidence, which gave credit to an inflated paper currency, would be but a new access of the disease under the consequen ces of which the country was now suffering.

The Hous, on the 13th, was chiefly engaged with the does well, who proves true, who stands firm for their army appropriation bill. Kignt.wnen wrong holds out its most dazzling allure- The bill for the occupation of the Oregon territory has ments, is as worthy ot his reward for well-doing, as the passed the Senate laborer is worthy ot bis hire, or the faithful servant for the improvement of his talents. We will not disguise the fact, then, that while we respect the talents and discretion of Buchanan, and love the firmness, faithfulness and boldness of Benlon, and admire the patriotism, the philosophy, the brilliant genius and commanding elo quence of Calhoun, we venerate the firmness of pur-' pose, the fidelity ot principle, the sublime composure, which, pre-eminently distinguished Van Buren while in, and retiring from office and most solemnly do we be-i li eve, that iu his election would the principles for which -the demociacy are contending, be most firmly establish- ed, and the honor of the whole country, both at home and abroad, be the most fully vindicated. "Such we believe to be the feelings of the Democracy ot the Bay State. But we are not foolish enough to believe -'that the success of Democratic principles and measures is entirely dependent upon the election to office of President of any one man.

Democracy has a mission, and it will be accomplished, sooner or later, whatever may be the fate of political men or political parties. We desire the success of the Democratic Party, in the approaching Presidential election but not for the' sake of Party, but for the sake of the Principles which it supports. The Iff dependent Treasury, and the leading measures of Mr. Van Buren administration the Success of these, is of infinitely more importance than the success tv of this man or that man, this party or that party. For -Vtt rAtfAi-tlAn nf -Via nni1 tr K.

t- ocratic Republican course will every true Democrat la-'r- br, in proportion to his means, ability and opportunity. jTo accomplish this great object, party organization, is necessary a National Convention is necessary and we I I- V.I.r.U -t U- A A it viinsuai, li iivjajcu ucjvi-U ijcjli i i i jjy the decision of that Convention the Democracy of the If Union should abide. Whoever is nominated bv that Vnnvnt inn for Pr0.i--nv qV.i,1i. rmfn tra lha dial, hearty, undivided support of the Democratic Party --and hit election will be morally certain. But wo unto that man, or body of men, who shall throw obstacles in the way of fair and lull expression of the Democracy of the country in such Convention, or oppose its decision when made.

The sober second thought of the People is never wrong, and always efficient." In Senate, on the 14th, Mr. McDuffie's Resolutions on the propriety of adopting measures to revive commerce, replenish the impoverished exchequer, and to arrest the accumulation of public debt, by' reducing the larifjof the last session to a revenue standard, came up fur consideration, and were debated without any final In the House, on the 14th, a bill to reduce the compen sation of the members of Congress, and delegates of the Territories and repealing all rhe laws on the subject, was debated in Committee of the Whole, during the day's session. STATE OF THE FINANCES. Mr. Wise then called for the reading of the message from the President, received in the course of the morn ing and it was read as follows To the House of Representatives I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report made to me on the 9th instant, bv the Secretary of i i uiu reasury, on tne suojecr oi ine present and prospective condition of the finances.

You will perceive from it, that even if the receiots from the various sources of revenue for the current vear shall prove net to have been overrated, ajid the expenditures be restrained within the estimates, the treasury will be exhausted before the cloe of the year and that this will be the case, although authority shall be given to the proper department to reissue treasury notes. But the state of facts existing at the present moment cannot fail to awaken a doubt whether the amount of the revenue, for the respective quarters of the year will come up to the estimates; nor is it entirely certain that the expenditures which will be authorized by Congress may not exceed the aggregate sum which has hitheno been as-suOed as the basis of the treasury calculations. Of all the duties of the Government; nonets more sacred and imperative than that of making adequate and ample provisions for fulfilling with punctuality its pecuniary engagements, and maintaining the public credit inviolate. Any failure in this respect, not produced by unforseen causes, could only be regarded by our common cbnstiiu-ents as a serious neglect of the public interests. I feel it, therefore, to be aa indispensable obligation, while no much of the session yet remsfi ns unexpended as to enable Congress to give to the subject the consideration which us great importance most earnestly to call tneP'0Pty of making further provision Tor the public service of the year.

n. proper objects of taxation are peculiarly within the E.T Vhe LeSilture; whil it the duty of ofUreasurv I CfnSrcM dul adcd of he state ol the treasury, and to admonish it of any danger which civil, military, and naval officers. On the question of reference of the retrenching bill, some doubt seeming to arise as to the appropriate committee, it was finally referred to the Committee on Retrenchment. In the House, on the 16th, Mr. Bri ngs, from the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads, reported a bill to authorize the Postmaster General to require the post age on letters directed to Texas to be paid in advance Mr.

Briggs said that this bill was reported in con-tcqtienci ui a piiipusiiiuu iioiii me uutuiiiiiivlii vi caai ioi an a rangement on the subject Mr. Adams objected to the second reading of the bill and the question on printing was put and carried. Mr. Pendleton, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported a bill to divide the United States into two military districts which was read twice, and referred to the Committee of the Whole on the ate of the U-nion. Mi.

Adams, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, to which had been referred the bill from the Senate for the adoption of measures for the occupation and settlement of the Oregon Territory, and for extending the laws of the United States over the same, together with the House billon the same subject, reportedthem without amendment with the recommendation that they do not pass. COMMUNICATIONS. For the North Carolina Standard. THE LAST LEGISLATURE. Mr.Loring I observe that the "Rearister" and" Ob server" are complaining about the last General Assembly sitting as long as it did.

It will be recollected that the General Assembly sits but once in two years since the State Constitution has been amended, and that the business that was former'y transacted in two sessions has now to be done in one and therefore a longer time must necessarily be consumed in a session. The remark of the above-mentioned papers that much time was consumed and money spent, and nothing of importance transacted, is not correct. To-day I cast my eye over the "Standard" (Feb 1st, 1843), and I discovered that there was passed at the last session Public Acts 64, Private Acts 80, Resolutions (many very important)' 47. And among the latter class is to be found Jones' political Resolutions. Here is the pCace I expect, that the shoe pinches.

We must take it that at least one half ot the Bills and Resolutions that were offered and acted on, were rejected. That would make the calendar or docket of Bills, before the Assembly amount to 382. Now, let me ask thditdrs of those papers if there was a Court of Justice that had as many causes on its docket, if it could reasonably be expected that it could be got through in less time than it took the Assembly, if a proper regard for the interest of the suit- ors was observed? Is then a law, public or Drivate of less moment to the people than a suit in Court? Many of the laws and resolutions are of that description called private and their importance is felt only in particular Counties. 'But we must remember that each and every County has a dem ind, occasionally, upon the attention of the Assembly to act tor them. These acts ought not and are not passed without a thorough examination of the jus tice or propriety or each tune, thereforemust necessal lily be consumed in sueh examinations and discussions.

mation'of the people, copies of the Petition and Map passed upon at this Meeting, be appointed by the Chair. Whereas a portion of the citizens of Lincoln forwarded to Dr. W. J. T.

Miller, a Senator from Rutherford County, in the Legislature of North Carolina, certain titions against a Central division of Lincoln County, which were suppressed and a Committee of the Scn-ite having- procured the evidence thereof, and reported the same to the Senate, Resolved, therefore. That the Chairman of this mer'ting procure a certih'-u copy of the same, and have it published in the Raleigh papers. And Whereas, certain cert ihcates were pre sented in the Senate of North Carolina respecting the division of Lincoln County, the one from Dr. D. W.

Sehr-nek and the other Irom W. William son, Esq which were pronounced in the Senate by Senator Kay to Resolved, That the Chairman of this Meeting procure a copy of said certificates, so that the said Srhenckand Williamson may be enabled to defend themselves against said charges. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary; and be published in the Kaltiirh in the Mecklen burg Jefiersonian, and in the Highland Mossen ger. The meeting then adjourned. M.

REINHARDT, Chairman. W. H. Michal, Secretary. SUPREME COURT.

Opinions have been delivered by the Judges, in the following cases since our last notice By Ru fin, C. J. in Rogers and Co. v. Dillard.

from Granville, a Ginning judgment below. Also, in State, to use ot Jbllen r. Amngton, Irom JNash, affirming the ludir- ment below. Also, in Plemens t. Fore, in Equity from Buncombe, directing a decree for Plaintiff By Daniel, J.

in Rogers Walker, from Granville, affirming the judgment below. Also, in Lindsay Stephens, from Pasquotank, affirming the judgment below. Also, in State in relation of Wills Sugg, from Edgecombe, affirming the judgment below. Also, in Lazarus Co. from Richmond, affirming the judgment below.

Also, in Wall and Holton Jarrott, from Richmond, affirming the judgment below. Also, in State Tomlinsnn, from Iredell, affirming the judgment below. By Gaston, J. in Latham Wiswall. in Equity from Beaufort, declaring that the motion to dissolve the Injunction, was properly refused.

CONSEQUENCES OF GAMBLING. The following tale of a gambler, is told by the editor of the Philadelphia Courier In the year 183-, a number of individuals were arrested for keeping a gambling house on Chesnut-street, near Independent Hall. The counsel for the prosecution was sitting in his office one day" when a young man of genteel exterior and good add ress entered, and the following dialogue ensued 'I have been summoned to appear to-morrow as a witness against -for keeping a gamblino- house. Unless it is absolutely necessarv snid as his agitation increased. 'I wish, sir, you would not urge my 4 don know, said the counsel 'that the conviction will depend upon your tejstimony but ns you are an important witness, it may be necessary to brirur you upon the 'My reasons for asking this favor are nro-Pnt' said he, 'and the consequence of a refusal mav be iaiai iu my jr u3jruy, anu ine nappiness ot others.

He became more agitated, at the request of the gentleman, he continued. In a few days, I am to be married to Mr. 's daughter, residino- in Chesnut-street. The preparations arc made and the day is fixed. If I am called upon as a witness in this cause, I shall crimi'nntn" and be exposed to the eye3 of my friends and the ceased, and that of Thorn, who testified that no person had been in the room but themselves re turned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by blows inflicted on the side of his head, by some person or persons unknown to them.

Immediately thereupon, Thorn and Mrs. Wilson were taken before Justice Titcomb, and committed to jail. At the examination before the jury, it was found that the skull was broken, and several pieces were taken out, measuring an inch and upwards. It is said. Thorn was engaged to Mrs.

some three years ago, and before she marrird "Wilson and the result of which might be termed returning to first love from which has sprung this frightful tragedy. There seems to be no doubt inthe minds of the surviving brother and his wife, and the good people of Harpswell generally, that i norn ana tne wife ol tfie deceased killed him. From the Natch cz Preo Trader. Negro Evidence." ha? become of A the indignation of the whigs respecting the intro-i i 3 auction oi negro evidence in naval trials? During tne laner pari or xvir. yani.uren's administration, that gentleman was wonderfully berated because oithe naval regulations sanctioning the reception of negro testimony, and trom the vast amount of indignation expressed by whig presses and orators, we had supposed the law would be repealed immediately on the accession of the whif-s to power.

They have now held the reins of government for two years, and with a large majority in both houses in Congress, and yet, strange to say, this abominable practice is still tolerated. Tn over the of thp rVmt lo neeive of. jf i U( of the 12th January, into the Jate transactions on dent to PKOPOSALS WILL be received by the subscribers, (ill Saturday the lSlh of March. 1S43, for repairing the MASONIC HA LL. by contract, in the following manner It beiiisr ib.rty-.six by fifty-four feet.

There is lo a floor laid over abom two third nf h.m.r laid) wiih the necessary i in -sill twelve inches snnare rnnni i 1 i mtii me oki or, in ine east end of lhe hou.se, lo lhe west end, abom thiny-Jour feet, wiih pillars to support it. and sleepers running from thai sill lo eacn side of the hwuse, eighteen feeilonfvihieie by ivtvlve inches. A passage in the centre nf the house eight feet wide, entered in front by a double dc6r foO'r f. wic and eight feei high, and a ba door three feet wide and seven feet high, with steps frofit and back. Tiie stairs will gn yp -n the norlh-we-t corner of the house, and up into the room above, with a door at the landing, the stairs will be enclosed by a pariiiion; wiih a door in the west end of rtje house, wiih Mrps Eleven windows lo have new nhuiieis, and the windows to be raised two feet inches from thf ir present station the windows will" be made perhaps- ne or two lighiS, may be lequired and one new window lo be made, set in lhe west end.

Some of lhe weatherboards, such as are split or rotten, to be taken out and new put in their place. Tne inside oi the building lo be finished in ploin siy.e; the doors and windows io be finished with plain cas-ng and moulding. There will be two doors to eqier earh mom ftOoi the pas-age, oi.e and a half inch thick, anffouis.de doors two inches thick. The plaisiering to be- groed two-coat work with lime and sand. AH the stuff used on the outride lo be lotg leaf clear from kuots and sap; particularly the steps uiut.

be of lhe best heart stuff the sides to be three inches thick and the steps two inches. Every thing in the iniefiur of lh buildin is lobe removed at the cost of ibe contractor. The Committee will reserve to themselves th-lgbt )f rj-ctine any bid they may deem eiiravaeant. A ointi of lhe plan of ih work is left at the Cfl-fke of The North Carolina Standard T. LORING.

T. J. LCMAY, on W- A- HA UK I SOX, F. 22. 1S43 434-31.

Committee. MR. JO. S. IE7l5cre, of Carolint ing viMied Europe for the purpose nuroose hi nprlpci.

ine himspif in his profession, is rrow menarf r. cute PORTRAITS, MINIATURES or U18TOBICAL PAINTliSG. Those wi.hing to avail themselves of nis proies.ional servic-s, are requested tueall at hit. arteUier. in the old Secretary building, where specimens of his execution may be seen.

Feb 22, 1S13 434.jf. 1VJ in a incompetent to chooe a gnt-d PIANO FORTE tor hiielf A person may be eased with the tone of an ins'rjiment. aud may (because nf hi. want of information) ihin'k it vrry xhhc-rior, whil. at lhe same time it may be only tolerable.

Sueb is the care and precaution necessary selecting a Piano Forte that, have not experience in mh -h matters, there are len chances to, one, that you will be deceived. Some instruments would be considered excellent until brought into side by side compari.on wish others. Some are pood at first, but mioi. become worthless, and others but inn the br The im portant pari of a Piano (the action, is hid th eyes ofpurcha.eis, and there is as much difference in the principles upon which they are coiis-rucii'd in board the brig Somers, we find the names of the following persons called to the stand, to render tes timony in the case: James Dunn, (negro,) captain's steward Anthony Cotistin, (negro.) shin's cook: Henry Ganabrantz, (negro,) wardroom cook ManualJIoward, (negro,) steerage cook. Were the whigs sincere in their denunciations of Mr.

Van Bu ren in this matter? We answer, no. Theirclamor was got up for political cam. tal, and their cant was that of hypocrisv. Unless our memory is greatly the democrats in. Congress attempted to amend the existing laws permitting the reception of this description of tes timony, and it was voted down by the whigs, lest, forsooth, they might offend the sensitive feelitigs of their abolition allies of the north.

And now we find the full testimony of four negroes fmadu before a naval court.) spread unon the whiV jour nals of the country, without a word of censure or comment. Oh whiffcrerv. where is th blush FRIENDSHIP. Lieut. Montgomery had seen much military service.

However, the wars were over. anH hp had naught to do, but lounjre as best he could through life upon half pay. He was one day taking his ease at his tavern, when he observed a stranger evidently a foreigner, gazing intently at mm. ne iieu.piam appeared not to notice the intrusion, but shifted his position. A short tim and the stranger shifted too, and still with un- blenched gaze he stared.

This was too much for Montgomery, who rose and approached the scrutinizing intruder. 'Do you know me, sir asked the Lieutenant. 'I think I answered the foreigner who was a Frenchman. 'Have -you ever "met me continued Montgomery'. I will not swear for it; Jbut if we have and I am almost said the stranger 'you have a sabre scar, a deep one, on your right wrist." 'I cried Montgomery, turning back his sleeve, and displaying a very broad and ugly scar.

ersuch circumstances would it not be mnsr toor.ltrra Piano a dealer in has looked jnio the comparative merits of the different makers; has beer, celling a particular make for 6 oi 7 yeais, during which time he has sold upw ards of rhrre hundred, without selling a bad one. And in nddition ofb ra to take upon himself the risk of 5electioe those who may wish to purehase, allowing them the privilege of a trial, and of withholding paymeni the matter is fairly tested. These are the terms of ihe subscriber, who promises to sell as low to who are absent, as io tlie -who give iheir personal attention. NASH Petersburg. Va Feb.

10, 18.3. 43 4 4i Sitation Tor Sale. rHIE subscriber would sell ihe houte nnd lot he now JL lives on the bou-e is two-storv. 44 fe. nn a Tfge.

and shed the whole with 3 chimney, and 5 fireplaces, and 8 acres of Inui. nH oil one of Wake Foiest Colie-e and 200 yard, of Wake Fores, D.poi-at Forest and good see I Feb 22, 18.3 "a mat wish to nuv. eome ryourselve. WH. TTirMo '434 4t.

A DM1 XISTRATOR'S 28th of Feb. will be sMd at the Court House door bv public auction thirteen shares of ihe Cape Fear Bank Stock- An.l a likely negro girl, who is a first rate cook and a good seamstress. Terms of. -ale are six months credit, with bond and good security. LE WIS L.

WILLIAMS Adm. Feb. 15. 1843. 433.3..

RKWAIiI-Vill be given for th igJJL apprehension of negro man Kenben, who ranaway fr.im my plantaiion in Wayne county on the 13 instant. Reuben i about 28 years of ae be i. over feet high, -veighs about 190 lbs. Reuben is a dark molatto, has a sear on- h'm thigh or near his tip, cot with a knife; he is-a very intelligent and artful fellow. It is supposed he has obtained free paprr.

and is making hi way to. some free State. I will give lhe above rew.rd his delivery to me, or fifty dollars for his confinement in any Jail, so that 1 get him aain. Ir supposed Reuben went off with a white man by the nanw of Charles- West, as grand a villian as ever went unhung he ranaway from Georgia last fall, and he left Wayne the 13th Januarv, and has not been heard of since. JDHN EXUM.

1. 431-Gtp. Enquirer insert 5 time," and forward his claim tothe Postmaster at Stantonsburs. Edjrecornbe County N. C..