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GEOLOGY NO. 1.

The study Of the structure Of The Earth,
and the changes it has suscessiycly undor-
gone, affords the lnqusltlye mind an I'M
limited field for the exercise of its powers.
Those who arc fond Of observing nature
in her changing and ever varying opera.
tons, may look upon the present mineral
arrangement Of the Globe, ana discover
lnnumerable and indlsputable evidences Of
series of changes, effected by her agency,
When, in the midst of solid rock, we
find the fossil remains of trees, plants, and
animals, the conclusion is irresistible, that
the rock has been formed since the trees,
plants, and animals existed; but when
rocks of this character enter into the struc.
ture of mountains, whose towering peaks
pierce the skies; we behold grand and
sublime monuments of naturc's changing
power: wisely bestowed by the Creator.
At first we see the tree, under her WITTY.
ing influence, expanding its branches to
the light breeze of summer; but soon we
behold it torn up, and swept away by the
rapid stream, and hurried far beneath the
waters Of the Ocean where in an envelope
of mud, it lies until nature encases it in
rock. BY subterrancous forces these rocks
are upheaved, and after the lapse of success
siye elevations, form part Of the mountains
we have beheld.
In every quarter of the Globe, immense
seams. or beds of coal lie embedded deep
in the earth, and under vast masses of solid
rock. The vegetable origin of this min.
era, is admitted by all who have prac-
teal acquaintance with coal mines--fre-
ouontly in the places where it is wrought,
imperfectly changed woody matter is found
amidst the coal, called Ignite: also the
impression of leaves, and other vegetable
products are obtained, associated with the
remains of insects, marine and terrestrial
animals, sc. When we find such remains
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-03-18

Oar Banks, 9'c.-Our Banks have a
gain suspended the payment Of their liza
bilities in Specie. They have been CON-
PEELED TO this course, because their credits
with foreign Banks from Philadelphia to
this City, have become wholly unavailable
for Specie purposes. Hitherto, Draft on
a Virginia or Philadelphia Bank, has an
swered the same purpose as Specie, and
eur Banks have thus been strengthened in
their ability TO meet their responsibilities
but now their checks on the Virginia and
more Northern Banks, being paid in cur
rent notes only, they are no longer ayaila.
bic as Specie payments.
In reply to the lnterrogatories of Sub,
scrlber, we state that no loans are made
by the we understand, except for limI.
ted sums, and with the understanding, that
they are to be paid at inaiurity--say 9t
DAYS.
The notes of the Banks of Virginia ant
South Carolina, generally, are received ii
deposite.
The Bank of the State sells Drafts OF
Philadelphia, at one per cent. premium
Neither of our Banks draw on New Yorl
or Boston.-Ral. Register.
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EXTRA SESSION.

The Raleigh Register says =" Gen
tlemen who have been to Washington, state
it as a settled matter, that Congress is 10
be speedily conyened-probably in May.
The Fayetteville Observer has the fol-
lowing =" We learn from Mr.. Deberry,
who returned on Monday morning, that it
was well understood that an Extra Session
of Congress will take place, probably in
May next. The Governor Of this State
has authority to order a special election,
as soon as lie shall have been officially adj
vised of the necessity. (See Revised Sta.
tutes, page $780, Is it not incumbent on
the Wings of the several counties of this
District to take immediate measures fol-
holding their usual Convention to nomin
ate a Candidate -
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DEMOCRATIC LEGACY.

General jackson said, on retiring from
Office that he left this great people prosper.
Gus and happy. Il is not our purpose now
10 inquire whether this declaration was true
or not. One thing IS certain, and it IS to that
we wish to call public attention, the old hero
left surplus IN the treasury Of forty mil
lions of dollars. This is some evidence, at
least. that the Government was well provi.
ded for. Now mark another fact and be
hold the contrast Mr., Van Buren,, who
came into power promising to follow in
ms footsteps" leaves tins "great people J"
suffering under one of the greatest pecu,
niary prcssures that ever afflicted this or
any other country, the treasury bankrupt,
and liabilities unpaid amounting to a na
,ionaI debt of forty millions Of dollars p
This is the precious legacy which Is left to
US, the people, BY the high priest OF a has
tard democracy. Has he not followed in
the - footsteps with vengeance RAJ
eigh Star.
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these gentry. The election Of these men
in advance, exhibits in bold relief, the te-
nacity with which the locofocos cling to
the spoils in their last struggles they
have attempted to lasien upon the new se-
nate, in the capacity Of public printers,
two of the most obnoxious individuals that
could have been seIected--like vampires
they have grown fat upon treasury vitals.
But the age Of locoioco domination and
misrule is past, and that party have the
melancholy task of beholding the wreck
of their power and fondcst hopes.
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MYTH DISTRICT.

We learn from the Greensbarough Pa.
triot, that the Wings Of this district, have
called meeting of the citizens for the
purpose Of nominating proper person
as candidate for Congress. We are in,
formed by gentleman from Greensboro
that the Hon DR.. Hal, Qoco,) decline;
being a candidate for reelection. The
late expression Of popular opinion, is prov.
ing quite unfayorablc TO the erfreme Sensi
bllitles of the locos.
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MANY WINGS.
March Is, 1911.

We arc informed that the Wings Of
Stokes are thus about to hold a county
meeting of delegates from each captains
district; plan which is also commended
to the notice of our political brethren of
Rockingham and Caswell. If, as now APP
pears probable, an extra Session of Con
gress shal! be called TO meet in May next,
the time designated for the meeting Of the
District Convention, (the week of Rock
ingham Superior Court will be none too
carly GreenSborough Patriot.
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A GOOD JOKE.

The Locofoco members of the Missouri
Legislature, at meeting held on the LIST
utimo, adopted a series of Resolutions, eX-
pressing mistaken confidence in Mr.. Van
Buren,, and earnestly recommending him
to "the party" throughout the Union,
and to the General Convention, should one
assemble, as candidate for the Prcsidcn-
tial term which will commence on the 4th
of March, 1916 lib.
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THE ELEVENTH Is COMING!

From various parts Of the District, we
have received the most cheering accounts
of the increasing popularity of Col. Bar.
ringer. la Lincoln, We are informed that
split has taken place in the ranks of the
locos; and several persons of character
and influence, have thrown off the tram.
mels of party dlctation, and are now dc.
termined to stand by their country anc
Col. Barriuger TO the last. If the impress
sion made 50 far, by this gentleman be con
tinued, the locofoco candidate will be more
than distanced Notwithstanding the start ht
has ahead.
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~ The Hon. Lewis Williams, is again
candidate for reelection TO Congress from
the 18th District. This veteran in the
Wing service, has for nearly thirty years,
represented their interest and win in Con
gress. 4 more consistent and devoted
friend to his country never brea,hed the
breath Of life. When the mania Of jack
sonism swept over the land, he boldly STEM
cd the tide and successfully rolled back the
pillows, which threatened destruction to
all who dared oppose it.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
By and NTH Tie Gdpiee and consent Of The Senate
Daniel Webster, Of Massachusetts, to be
Secretary Of State.
Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, to be secro'
tary Of the Treasury.
John Bell, Of Tennessee, 10 lie SecIeta'
~ OF War.
George l.. Badger, of North Carolina
to be Secretary Of the Navy.
John j. Crittenden, of Kentucky, to Be
Attorney General.
Francis Granger, Of New York, to be
Postmaster General.
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A DRY SPEECH AND A NAP.

4 few days since, when the General
Appropriation bill was up in the House of
Representatives, and the debate was, as
usual, long and dry, Mr.. DromgoOie, OF
Virginia, indul ged himself with a noo2e
but suddenly waking up, while the Clerk
was reading an old document containing a
decision of a former Speaker, Mr.. d. rose,
and said he appealed from the decision,
supposing it to be a decision of the present
Chairman. This caused much laughter,
after which Mr.. Dromgoolc had an oppor-
tunity of continuing his nap.
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THE NATIONAL DELEGATES,


A considerable number OF the Delegates
kf the late National Convention which as
RembIed a, Harrisburg IN December, ls3s'
Fo assembled nj the City Hall yesterday
bad passed very pleasant hour together
Exchanging congratulations. DC.
Governor Barbour, Of Virginia, the wor'
ply President OF tina, Convention, took the
|fhair, on which occasion he addressed his
HWhig friends aud CO laborers IN the great
PAUSE in truly able, eloquent and pathetic
brain, in which he alluded IN beautiful
Emanner to tho soul stirring scenes OF the
sven,ful week at Harrisburg, upon which
The hopes of the nation hung with earnest
Esolicitude. He recalled to recollection
many of the events Of the late campaign,
|and concluded with an earnest and aztec
/ lona,e farewell.
We hope soon to be able TO give more
Extended notice of Gov. Barbour's able
|address.--iJ.
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@One of the last acts of the late To-
cotoco majority in the Senate OF the uni-
ted States, was the election of the no'ori.
Gus Blair and Rives, as printers for the
new Wing Senate. The Wing Senators
protested at the time, against the election
but the majority were deaf to every appeal
and with the determination of tigers, thrust
these blood.suckers upon the Senate
Since that body has assembled, we see that
a resolution has been introduced to dismiss
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NINTH DISTRICT.

The Wings of each Captains Distrc
in Guilford County are requested to ap
point Delegates to meet in Greensborougl
on Thursday of the first week of our Su
perior Court at which timo il is pro-
posed to appoint delegates from this Coun-
ty, to meet delegates from the other Coun-
ties of this Congressional District, at Went.
worth, for the purpose of nominating a
Candidate for Congress.
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MRcKLENBuRG JEFFERsoNIAN.

Last week in the haste consequent upon
the publication Of the Presidents lnaugu-
raj Address, we neglected to notice the
publication of this periodical. After much
unexpected delay, Mr.. Hampton has I'M
furlcd his sails TO the popular breeze, and
asks from the generous public, share OF
patronage and support. We tender the
va OF amity, and wish him success in his
vocation; though we cannot but regret the
position he has taken in support OF a wrong
cause.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-03-18

Among the incidents belonging TO the
day Of the Inauguration, we note with plea
sure, from the feelings which induced it,
the followIng:
Mr.. Isaac Newton, an enterprIsing far.
mer OF Springfield, Delaware county, Penn.
syIvani,i, on the morning of the day, pre-.
scented 10 the General " tattod calf, most
neatly dressed by his own hands at his resi-.
dence, and which he brought TO this city,
well preserved, boxed up in ice. The ami
NAL was one Of the finest OF lis kind. 1t
was five months old, and weighed 3S4 lbs.
Tho presentation was accompanied by a
very brief, well timed, and well expressed
address by Mr.. Newton. The gift was re.
ccived BY the Presden, Elect in the sumo
spirit which prompted its bestowal; attend.
ed by his thanks TO Mr.. n. for his kindness
IN making il, and an expression Of bis great
regard for the agricultural Interests Of the
cour,ry.-Nut. htet.
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Skeleton in ChdinS.-Some workmen,
engaged in digging away an embankment
10 jackson street near the Navy Yard at
Brooklyn the other day, dug up quantity
Of human bones. Among the rest were tho
remains of skeleton with iron rGnacies on
the wrists. |, is highly probable that the
Wondering bones are the remains Of some
Of the victims of hate and oppression, which
marked the conduct Of the British during
the revolutionary war Baltimore Ocean,
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The splendid coach built in Baltimore
for the President Elec, arrived yesterday,
aud was presented to him by the builder,
(Mr. Lee in the name Of the Wings Of the
Monumental City. 1t was taken to the
Presidents House, where it can be seen by
those DESTROYS of viewing splendid specl.
men of American workmanshIp.-ij.
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~ Last Sabbath morning, our heavy
heart was choercd by the sweet and mel.
low notes Of the swalow-that beautiful
harbinger Of Spring, fresh from the sunny
clines Of the South. Gaily he flew over
us, chaltering bis we'll known tones-circlc
after circle he lightly described il rapid
succession, and at last, like spot dis.
appeared in the West, Long after he
became invisible, the musical toDes of that
dark plumed bird, were waited to our ear
on the genial breeze, that softly glided by
US ike the fond sigh of one beloved
Hope entered our breast, and again hap
piness seemed before us.
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TIE END OF THE SESSION


Tho Twenty sixth Congress Of the United
States expired, by the limus ,on Of the Con
sitiuiion, last night; and the two Houses
have ADJOURNED sine die.
We shall 10 our next give our readers as
iyl 40 account us the tU;,es and occupa
tons Of h:s day will allow US to do, It the
Acts which have passed during the Session /;
from which alone can our readers ascertain,
With any certainty, the business perfected
before the adjournment.
10 gcacrul terms, il may 30 stated thai,
all the annual appropriation bills were pass
ed. So that the car OF Government will
continue in motion along its accustomed
course. And this comprises nearly oil the
Legislation Of Congress at the present SEES.
sion for the common deieace aud general
welfare.
Not more than one IN twenty of the bills
| reported by committees at this session have
bee1 acted upon; and very few Of those
| which laid over from tie preceding TO the
late session bave been enacted TO laws.
Very few Of the mass of private bills,
| chiefly Coz the paymen, Of just claims upon
the Government, have passed Within the
las. three days, about dozen only, instead
Of some huudfeds, which nigh, have been,
we're disposed Of. lib.
j In tho Senate, yesterday, the Vice Pres,
! dent zion, Il. NJ. Johnson) having retired
from the Char on the preceding evening,
Hoo. Wm. r. KING, Of Aabama, was
elected President pro temp0re Of the Sen
ate. The votes we're, for Mr.. kng 10;
lor Hr. Southland O for Mr.. Huntington 2
aad one vote each for ghfee other Senators.
In the coarse Of the day the bill which
had passed to House Of Representatives FOR
Eexendlng for the term OF five wears the act
Eof 1888 Conserving Navy Pensions came
&up for consideration and, after debate, was,
Son motion of Mr.. Buchanan, ordered lie on
Tho table, virtually ,eJec,ed.) Mr.. Walk
zer aiierwa.ls moved a reconsideration Of
tais vote and tho Senate refused to recon
sIder il by vote OF 20 nays to IL yeas.
The Sanale held an Executive sion at
late hour last night.
Ia the House of Representatives, yester
JAS, an effort was nnds b. Mr. Ctabb to
lake up the bill ahich had passed the Sen
le 10 reorgsuzs the judicial Courts of the
n,ed States and the motion received %
cas- aud - rays. Two thirds Of the votes
SSa,ng required, IN the beautiful state Of
ESrder Which now prevails N the House, to
Enable II 70 take up any business, the mo
bon failed, and the bull was lost.
i Mr.. Plckess, IN the course OF the day,
nade 40 appeal to the House TO take up The
WI to refuod duties collected on the French
hp Alexandra, at Newport. They we're
koected by mistake, and IT is point Of
ationaI honor and faith 10 restore them. -
Bat he failed in his object though the oyer
ltcn Of the rules glylRg priority to other
business.
Last evening the bill from the Senate
providing for the payment Of the CLAIM oil
he State of Maine for the services OF her
otia, after being so amended as TO pro.
de also FOR paying similar cla'n OF the
State OF Georgia, was passed by the House,
nd returned to the Senate for concurrence
pa tho amendment.
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" A most disastrous conhagration took
place in Washington, Georgia, on the night
of tho Gath ult. The total number of build
ings DESTROYED was 6fty-fve.
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In Asheborough, on the Sd instant, RACHEL
SWAIN, wife of Benjamin Swain, Editor of
the Southern Citizen, leaving four helpless chill
dron-one only few days old.
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A walking cane, made Of part Of the coach
of General Washington, richly mounted,
and bearing on appropriate inscription, was
presented on "Wednesday last 10 General
Harrison, by Bishop Meade, of Virginia,
through Mr.. Gusts, of Arlington.
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PRACTICE Us. PROFESSION.


Mr.. Villains of Maine ts one of those
bastard democrats, who like Messrs. Brown
and Strange, are very great stIcklers for
the night of instruction so long as they
themselves are not brought under the prac
teal operation Of the principle. Before his
election, ne said Senator ought to " vote
( the will of his constituents, if he can con-
scientlously-if not, to resign his " his
trust.' So far, very we'll. But wha. is
/ the conduct of this democratic Senator
since his election Why, il is in direct op,
position to his professions, hike that of the
Van Buren, party IN North Carolina and in
every other State in the Union. He is in
formed BY resolutions of the Legislature of
( Maine, that il is the will of that body that
the Sub treasury should be repealed; and
VIVA, does he do Like a good honest
democrat. does he "obey or " resign 7"
0 no neither. He turns up his nose at
the mandate OF his sovereisns; and shelter
/ ing himself, like the Van Buren, Senators
of this State, under petty technicality,
votes directly against his Instructions
J w Hak UcdutlIul uUu CuIlstStSHt uoCNIiHS
this, Of Van Buren, politicians; to pretoud
before their election, that they would if
elected, be the agent of the electors in car
] rying out their wishes, aud then, when
firmly seated, to vote n direct and open de.
6ance of tina. will fully, fairly, and unequiv
ocaly expressed lib.
II is understood that the President of the
United States yesterday nominated to the
Senate for Secretaries Of State, Treasury,
War, and Navy, aud for Attorney. General
and Postmaster General, the individuals
whose selection by him for those trusts has
been heretofore announced. part of,hese
nominations were confirmed, bu. not having
time to go throush the consideration of the
whole of them before the usual hour of ad
lournment, the decision upon the residue
was postponed until today.-Nahonal In,
| telhgencer.
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~ The Editor of the Western Carroll,
Man ofcieUy announces in his last paper,
that his daddy declines being d candidate
for reelection to tho next Congress. Oh
daddy buddy daddy the twelfth Of
last November Kilt you
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The vast crowds Of strangers whom q
determination TO witness the Inauguration
brough, 10 the Seat Of Government, has al.
ready considerably thinned, and what re-
manned Of it was less visible yesterday than
it would have been in consequence of the
spell of cold and keen weather which set ia
on Thursday night. A great many sirang.
ers yet remain, however, aud Of these a
considerable proportion will, no doubt, re.
main until after the end Of the extra session
of the Senate.
Among The very many distinguished
strangers whom we have seen in the city,
within the last three days, ought TO be men
toned the honorable Gov. Morehead, Of the
State of North Carolina Elk Governor Ow.
en-, OF the same Stale, and Ex Governor
Ritner, oil Pennsy lvania. National htelii.
gencer.
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IS All recolcct the defalcation of Mr..
the Port Of New York. After he had ia
ken a passage to Europe, on his pleasure
excursion with his pockets lined with Tn.
Gle Sans cash, to the amount of one mil
lion and quarter; Mr.. Van Buren, "with
the advice and consent Of the Senate" APP
pointed Mr.. Ioyt Collector who seems,
if reports be true, to be little better than
Swartwout. Verify, honest men must be
rare in that quarter. Mr.. Van Buren, as
the finishing stroke of his Executive pat.
ronage, conferred the Collectorship upon
Mr.. Morgan.
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Clear out blackguards fthcy do,
Friend Thomas, what becomes of you ?

A diligent Representatioe.--Mr. Casey,
Of Illinois, is said to surpass even John Q.
Adams in the punctual and diigent dis
Charge of his duties in the House. He
has been a member years; has never
been absent but day and a half, and has
voted on every question, with the exception
Of those coming up in his short absence
Every day and every hour found him pre-
sent, sometimes sitting %, 30, and ever
80 hours at time. Greensboro Pat.
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two thousand feet beneath the surface, are
they not evidences of change! DO they not
speak Of times and changes which history
mentions not
The Geological facts which history re-
cords, are thrilling and sublime. Through
its medium, We hear Of the awful agita-
tons Of the eartA's surface, and the vast
amount of human life destroyed, aud suf.
iering produced, by causes strictly geolo.
gical, seated deep within her bosom, and
far removed from mortal eye--we see the
accounts Of volcanic action, desolaling the
tarest portions of our globe, and burying
beneath its fiery streams whole cities, the
abode Of life we behold in the midst Of
the ocean, islands thrown up from its I'M
fathomed depths, where lis livid fires play
in awful grandeur and subimity
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~ Benjamin F. Butler, United States
District Attorney for the Southern District
Of New York, has resigned his Office. So
has George Bancroft, Collector Of the Port
Of Boston.
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CREDIT SIZE.

vrtus Of Decree from the Court OF Equity, l
will sell at Public Auction, at the Court. House in
Charlotte, the following valuable property, viz =
Two tracts of Land lying Oh each side of the Ca
tawbd River, known by the Mountain Island
tracts, including falls in the river adapted to any
kind Of Machinery. Also, two other tracts in
Wecklenburg, adjoining the above. Likewise,
small tract near the Capps Mine, called the Nc
In're tract, Steam Engine and other property
too tedious 10 mention, owned by the Caldwell and
Alexander God Mining Company. All which
will be more fully described on the dry of sale.
4 credit Of 70 months will be given, the pureha-
sers giving bonds and approved security,
BY d, r. DUNLAP, C.M E.
March 10, lSil. Price adv. $50 100