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List of Letters.
BID EMAINING in the Post Office at Charlotte,
ne on the LIST of April, 1912.

! Il = on the LIST of April, 1912.
! A--Louisa W. Adams, Wilson Allen. Elias A.
! Ieyandcr ., Jas. Atsom, Thos. P Alexander.
! B-CorneGus Beatty, Rev Z. ]. Boyd, Jas Bar.
nett, J. c. Blocker, Martha Buchanan. Rev. ]. NJ.
Bradley. w. 5. Banker, Betty Brit, Nath Boyden,
| W. H. Blaokman, Austin Brown, Rev. Otis Briggs,
C-Nandy Cooper, NJ. 4. Caps, Jas Cathcart,
| D. +. Caldwell Margt. Cook, John Clupp, r, II.
Caster, Pheba Coover, John Campbell, Job Canon
D-Samson DoS,er. J. C. Davis, l. Dinkns 8,
EDisley Donncl.
CT. p. & L. Griffith, Rev. a. J. Gaun, Jas. T.
Gillespie, J. Gwyson, J. F Gilmer, A. P. GRAY.
Infancy liolshouser, DR.. ]. B. Hereford, r.
Hayes, John Hunter, Jas. Hayes 9, NJ. II. Rutchi-
son, w. 4. Henderson 2, Jas. Hunter, J. NJ Hut.
Gibson.
I'D, Jamison Rev. f. ], James, T. JamIson.
k--John Kirk, George kestler, Samuel Kelly,
sol. kerscy, ]. III. herr, Saml. Kerr.
Id. Ledwell.
ME-. IT. Maxwell ,, Jas. Mason, w. T. Nc.
Cleard, Elan Moore. A. B. Mct;ilvray, Rev, M.
A. Mekibbon, Rev. w. Martini Geo. MARTIN, W
McSludc
N-Jas Nelson.
O-Nathan Orr, Aaron Orman, Milton Osborn.
P-uary Paul w S. Parks, r. w. Parks, r,
n Peoples ,, W. Porter, n. Porter, NJ, W. Porter;
Q-Robt. Query, Jun.
R-P. Rosich, Jos, Reed, Alex, Robson.
S-Rev. c. Smith, ]. w. Simmons, John Sill.
well, F. l.. Smith, Mary Shields, J. D. Shaver,
John Sloan, jun, Adam Siler, C. F. Sussdorf.
T-Sampson Tarleton, ], G. Terrence, G. D.
Tenant, Rev. y. Taley.
V-John Il. Violet
W--John Walker, Esq, Mary Wark, Calvin S.
Weir, X. P. Willis, s f. Wallis. Mat. Wallace,
Esq, Williams & Boyd, L. C. Watson, Rev. Chas.
Wilson, Scott Wallace, r. L Walker, y. Vents.
A. NJ. Westlake, James Wilson. J. r. Williams,
Wm, or Jas. Walker. Allen Wood.
H. Il. WILLIAMS, p M
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place himself upon the broad and patriot,
foundation of the whole nation, is yainl,
seeking. BY culpable administration Of tht
patronage of the Government to create ;
third parfyl
fhIs, gentlemen, is faithful picture O
the present posture of our National Coun
clls. There may be those who will ,hinl;
that il would be most prudent not to exhi.
bit If 10 the gaze of the world. But
believe that public virtue, and the public
interests. are always better subser,ed by
promulglng rather than concealing the
truth. And, accustomed as | have been
to It's language, throughout my whole life
! trust that the precious privilege, of fear.
lessly uitering it, will abide with me, du.
ring the short remnant Of my days.
The existing state of things is anoma.
Ious and embarrassing. But genuine pa.
trIotlsm takes counsel only from its duty
and ats devotion. Unappaled, by Difficult.
ties, whatever may be their magnitude, il
redoubles its resolution and its courage, as
they increase and multiply, and finally
triumphs over all obstacles which lie 10
the way of the honor, the prosperity or the
happiness Of tho country.
The Wing party, by faithful adhcr.
ence 10 It's principles, at the hazard of be-
ING prescribed by those whom it advanced
to high power; and tie members of the
late Cabinet, by voluntary surrender Of
exalted stations, which they believed they
could no longer hold without dishonor and
disgrace, have demonstrated to the whole
world that with them the love Of country
Is paramount 10 the love of office. | am
sure That, IN the good old North State, in
which The frs; Declaration of American
Independence was made, there will be u
cordial response to this sentiment.
Gentlemen, lei us persevere 10 this up
right course. | 90 into retirement, but
shall not be there an idle or Indifferent
spectator, without sympathy, or interest
N the welfare of the Union. | only pass
from one sphere Of action, where il is
doubtful whether in the actual condition
OF the public councils, could render any
public service pfoportionate TO the private
sacrifices | Should certainly make, u
another, although more circumscribed
sphere, IN which | shall sill find duties to
perform towards our common country.
request you, Gentlemen, and the
Wings Of Wake County, to accept my pro.
found and grateful acknowledgements Tor
the honor done me, by the invitation to
attend your Convention, and BY the friend
" sentiments with which lis transmission
wa2 accompanied.
am, with great rosfec,,
Your friend and obcdicnt serv't.
II. CLAY.
To MeSsrs Rlculap HiNrs. &c.
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are paying u tax to enrich the rich manu-
facturer of the North, thus keeping up
constant jealousy between these two Gee
tons Of our country, and all those who do
not chime 10 with them are enemies to the
South. PresidentW Washington warned the
nation against such spirit. but We have
not been benefited by his advice. Anti
Iarf refers 10 our "yankse origin as
he IS pleased to term it, as if he thinks that
should induce us to be in favor of taxing
onfself for the benefit Of others, he knows
very hllle about human nature TO use such
an argument-the measures We advocate
we consider beneficial 10 the country at
large and if we find from experience that
they operate injuriously VIC shall oppose
them. But the writer is on the wrong
trail, we are not yankee nor the descen-
dant Of a yankee. So much for his lib
crafty.
The writer refers to some Of the Wings
being on our back for favoring protect
i've tariff. II is true some did withdraw,
but as one Of the principles Of the Wing
party was no prescription for opinions
sake" we have the satisfaction TO know
that we are not the only person who has
suffered for opinion, and we shall try and
endure what prescription cannot change
our opinions were not lightly formed
and they will not be given up because some
may differ with US.
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NEGROES.

including one house servant BOY of very suur.
riur qualifications in Public House, together
with various other property.
Persons disposed to purchase property viii DO
welt 10 attend, the sale viii be positive and will
commence on Monday, (Aprit 25tb,) and continue
from day to day, until all is sold. Terms-CASu
or Bank accoptances
NJ w. ALEXANDER, Jr.
Charlotte, ipril 6, 1912. 1870
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cans, and returned in consequence of re.
eelsing an express giving Information that
an attack on Victoria by 600 Mexicans
was expected.
Capt. Furguson reached Victoria the
same day, giving Information that he had
been captured By 300 Mexican cavalry on
the 9th, and made his escape from them at
the Mission at Goliad. CAPT. f. had left
Aubrey and Kinney's Rancho on the 9Th,
and when short distance cut, heard mar.
tial music aud the discharge Of arms,
which he supposed to be from an attack Oh
the Rancho.
When Capt. Wheeler left Victoria,
there were $50 men under arms there, un.
der command Of Col. CLARK l.. Owen
the families were leaving town, and il was
determined to defend the place as long as
practicable.
Sixty men had left Matagorda, and ex-
pected 10 reach Victoria on the 9th.
The news Of the abandonment OF San
Antonio by the whites, and its occupation
by the McXlcans, is confirmed. Six hun
drcd Texans were al Saguine ut the last
accounts relntorcements were going in,
and they expected TO make stand there
With one Thousand men.
Austin is believed to have been abandon
cd, the families removing to Bastrop, and
the men going to Saguine. General Burle-
son was on his way from Bastrop for the
seat of war with 400 men,
The e1ec, of all this is that our people
is neither dismayed or disturbed, but glad
ofan opportunity toavenge paslinluries, and
show 10 the world their ability to maintain
neutrality-suspicious.. Some time may elapse
before a decisive battle may be had, but
when it does come, the world will read u
repetition Of the scenes Of San Jacinto.
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en- TO these DESTROYS of signing the PLEDGE 10
eon'e forward and do so when freaty foe ren.
uemen affixed their signaiure 10 it. -
The meeting then adjourned TO meet again al
The same place at o'clock, to hear an addr.ss
on The subject Of Temperance from Mr.. Carry. a
Delegate from the Washington Temperance So.
eieiy OF baltimore; and also TO meet again on
saturday evening nett at o'clock, 10 organize
the Society by the election of Officers.
AT O'clock, Mr.. Carey delivered deeply in.
teresting address TO crowded house and after
he had concluded, the Pledge was again opened,
fee. '''9'
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WARRINGTON, 2la March, 1912.
GrSTLEnES | have the honor TO ac.
sieIge the receipt Of your obliging let
transmitting a resolution adopted BY
Wings Of Wake County, IN conforms.
10 which YOU have invited mc TO attend
Convention Of the Wings, which is TO
held on the 4th of April. at Raleigh.
Having ioag cnte rtained an anxious de.
70 VISIT North Carolina, have delay
answering your letter, under the hope
! should find no circumstances or con
sn'lons opposed 10 my enjoying the
uhcatlon which such a visit, nj this
would afford. But regret to be
hNelled TO say without asverlIng TO 9th.
gasons, that the pressure Of occupations
1eni to the final termination OF nv
wee 10 tho Senate Of the United States,
oNes INC cf the satisfaction of accept
Your invitation, and obliges me to post.
visit which ! hope God will spare
TO make, hereafter.
rejoice to hear of the fine spirit which
'aI.s IN North Carolina, aud that the
al Wing party Of that State is about to
moie IN Convention, for the purpose of
oeraling On the present difficult and
cato position of public affairs. Our
lafy, brough, to tho verge of ruin, by
'ls mal-admuistrallon OF its Genoral
enment, the sad effects Of which per.
every section OF the Union, and are
"ui'y visible IN every leading interest,
reason to hope, after the glorious Is
u Inc ever memorable struggle Of
~ mat mlsrule would ccasr, and nea.
!, founded IN wisdom and experience,
y oe adopted, TO restore tho prosperi-
=, inc Nation. need not say how
v''y' IN some important respects, all
oeen disappointed. Our actual con-
W may be described in few Words
=" 81 mutual confidence between the
us President and Congress, there is
ua' dlslrust. Instead Of his throwing
~ upon the principles and the party
c'GVated him, he makes war upon
instead of harmony and co-opera.
a're IS dlscotd and opposition. A
bo ~e0' without party, and parties
aou' q President A President, dc.
y, I''s his friends and conr,ng his pc.
opponents, who, in thor Turn, with.
entertaining for him the least respect
on ab'ueHce, give him llat,ery and praise
~ jusl TO deceive and deIude him.
vi'dent, who affecting to soar in an
''pnsre above that of all parties aud to
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CDarlDffR:
thursday, April z. Isi2.
LETTER FROM MR.. CLAY.


The following correspondence will in.
I'm our readers that Mr.. Clay declines at
:. lime. from a pressure Of circumstan.
=. to visit the Old North State" We
..,et this, but we rejoice with our friend
| q the Register that this invitation has
rcaed such a Letter. We think that
Mr. Cav is Just the man for the tines
i'm. independent aud fearless, and not.
Outstanding he will not be present at the
Convention, we hope every delegate may
iend and shew TO our opponents that our
attachment to Wing principles are unal.
,rable.
RALEIGH, FEB. 2s, 1912.
Sir: At a meeting of the Wings of
lie County, held in this City, on the
+. INST, i, was unanimously
% R,rolrsd, That COMMITTEES be appointed 10
III. the Hon. Henry Clay to attend the Wing
INVENTION Of tho 4th of April next and to ex.
IS 10 him, 10 behalf Of this meeting. our high
.,rd for his character and patriotism"
The Undersigned were named as the
ommIilee under the Resolution, and do
or, in the name aud in behalf Of their
oa,ituents, the Wings Of Wake County.
soecliully Inyi,c and earnestly solicit
,ar presence at the proposed Convention.
bat body will assemble as the Represen.
ye- Of the great Wing party Of North
arolina, to consider the present difficult
delicate position Of public afairs-to
ue measures for the maintenance of
big prnciples--and, by necessary con-
q1cace, for the preservation, in their true
r,, Of our Republican Institutions and
promotion Of the welfare Of the whole
pie. On such an occasion, YOU are
led to be present. We know that what
ask, will render sacrifices on your par,
cessary; but when you consider, tina,
VI presence will inspire new ardour in
heart Of every true Whig-wilI emil
his patriotism and nerve his resolution
battle for his country IN all present and
mIng difficulties and dangers, YOU, sir.
10 have so long lived for that country,
not, &c arc pursuaded-nay, canaoi
Ie.
We have rendered the invitation with
"a VIC arc charged bu, the residue Of
duty, how shall We perform AIDE.
a'e'y, TO express the regard Of those VIC
resent, for your character and patriot.
would render necessary an epilone
Dc history Of our country for the third
century. Tha, history is Frightened
'ae lnstrs cd your CONVERSATIONS ser.
aIoB., can justly declare your public
meter aud patriotism. 0f these, per.
% to assure you, none Of your fellow.
ls have deeper sense, or higher al,
g,ian, than the Wings of the County
Wake.
" beg an early answer to this commu.
ah1n, and are, with high respect aud re.
Sir,
.Ii friends and fellow citizens,
RICHARD HINES,
JOHN W. HARRIS,
GEORGE f.. BADGER,
WILLIAM A. CRENSHAW. I
JOSEPH r. HUNTER,
THOMAS HICKS.
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~ Mr.. Geddings, the member from
Ohio, who presented certain resolutions
relative to the Creole, which We inserted
last week resigned his scat on the 23d IN
slant, and went home.
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80" The President has sent 10 the House
Of Representatives Message recommend
ing repeal Of the Land Distribution Bill.
The House will no doubt refuse to do SO.
The House has been engaged for several
days on the Loan Bill.
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Public House.

situated near the Court House, several improved
and unimproved LOTS, my home TRACT OF
LAND, lying in beautiful and healthy section
Of the county, several other tracts and parcels Of
LAND, oil my
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Stock Of all kinds,
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70 Nathaniel Boydvn, ESP, Of Surry,
is the Wing candidate from the Sufry
District, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of the Hon. Lewis Williams, IN
stead Of Mr.. Mitchell of Ashc.
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80 We invite attention to Mr.. Clay ;
Speech. 1t is perhaps the last that will
be published from that gentleman and it is
well worthy of a perusal.
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THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.

To MeSsrs RIculaD Hrxrs. &c.
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We whose names arc hercunto annexed, dost
rons of forming a society for our mutual benefit
and TO guard against pernicious practice which
is injurious TO our health, standing and families
do plcdgc ourselves as gentlemen not TO drink any
spurious or malt liquors, vino or cider,
This Constitution and Pledge meeting tho ap
probatiols of tho assembly, an invitation was Civ
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W. The Banks generally of PennsyIva-
MIA, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
have resumed specie payments, and with
little damage to the solvent Banks, while
several Of those unable to resume have
gone into state of liquidation.
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On moIlon, ResoIped, That every Lady who
signs the total abstinence pledge, shall thereby
be constituted an honorary member Of this SO.
ciety.
On motion of Mr.. Blackwood, Resolre9 unan.
imcusiy, That the thanks of this Society ara
most cordially rendered 20 Mr.. John +. Carey,
Tho Delegate from Batimorc,) for his jealous
and efficient labors in behalf of the Temperance
cause in this community.
On motion, Resoiped, that these proceedings
be published in the Charlotte papers
CHARLES J FOX, Chairman.
=. T. ALEXANDER Spcrftay.
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vs. Ex.President Van Buren refused
Public Dinner at Charleston but has ac-
cepted the offer of one at Georgetown.
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We stated that we believed that protec.
ton was the true policy of this country and
that time would show it, but we did not
expect so soon TO see movement layoring
cur views at the South, but a meeting was
held i'll Mobile few weeks ago 10 take
this subject into consideration. We have
not seen the proceedings oltho meeting, bu;
the Raleigh Register thus notices them
1t Convention of Southern Planters,
held at Mobile few weeks since, to take
into consideration the best method Of I'M
proving the Cotton interests, it was agreed,
unanimously, that Cotton could not be af.
forded at Mobile at less price than 5
cents a pound-that they could hope to
send Cotton TO England no longer than uu.
til that country could supply itself from
India, and that there was every reason to
believe that the day was close at hand
They also agreed, by nearly unanimous
vote, only three voting in the negative,
that the best way to benefit the Cotton
growers was to lay duties upon all import
ed Manufactures, in order to secure u home
market, the only sure market
tits to be regretted that there are indi-
yiduals at the South so prejudlced towards
the North that they are always alarming
the fears of the Southern people that they
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WHAT WILL CONGRESS Do-This interogatory
has become general one since the last Executive
veto; and much curiosity as well as anxiety Is felt,
with respect to the future action OF Congress. Wan
Congress attempt TO pass another Tariff bill, or
will 1t adjourn without taking further action IN this
matter, are questions which will be determined IN
few days. The excitement at Washington since
the reception of the last veto is represented as be-
ing great, and the political presses generally thro'
out the country, partate or less of the excita
bic spirit, according their opinions or predlec-
tons happen to incline. Since the veto we have
but limited account of the proceedings in Con-
gress; perhaps the arrival of the next mail will de-
termine more fully the course of action that will be
pursued.
On the day following the reception of the veto
message in the House, large crowd assembled in
the Representative Hail. in anticipation of the de-
bate which was expected to follow, and to witness
the proceedings at this novel thoug h important juno
ture of affairs Mr.. Adams first occupied the floor
in speech of about an hour-the Washington let
ter writers say, that he displayed on this occasion
rather more than usual warmth and excitement
He commenced by saying % that the war was now
begun-that the issue now complete between
the Legislative and the Executive branches of the
Government, and that resort must now be had to
the God of battes.'' He proceeded to review the
leading acts of the wings and the Executive, from
the commencement of the present administration
applauding the course of the majority and con-
demning the course of the President. Mr.. Adams
concluded his remarks by motion to refer the veto
message TO a committee of thirteen, which motion
after considerable debate was sustained by vote
of los to "a. 4 committee of thirteen was accor-
dinghy appointed, of which number Mr.. Adams is
charman-the other members of the committee
Morrow of Ohio, Granger of New York, Smith of
Connecticut, Bolts of Virginia, Pearce of Mary
land, Raynor Of North Carolina, Cooper of Penn
ayvania, Campbell of Tennessee, Gilmer of Vir-
ginia, Irwin of Pennsylvania, Roosevelt of New
Work, Ingersol of Pennsylvania.
The committee is expected to report on the 18th
inst, and considerable interest will doubtless be
felt to know the result. With regard to the action
of the House on the report, correspondent of the
New York American reinarks:-
't' Y'he debate which will arise on it in the House
will be the last action of the very long session. No
permitted. The adjournment will take place ac
cordlng to the joint resolution which passed the
House on Monday. and is now pending in the Sc
nate. Monday, August 22d, will be the day. In
the mean time much important business will be
DONE in the passage of bills on which there can
be no partiZan debate.
Some of the papers which pretend to speak ad-
visedly, assert that Congress will not adjourn until
it has passed 20 per cent Tariff.
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moderation and udicious discrimination,
would, have no doubt, be entirely salts
factory to the great majority of the Ameri-
can people. In the way OF accomplishing
measure so saIutary and so imperatively
demanded by every public interest, the
Legislative Department will meet with a
cordial corporation on the part Of the
Executive. This is all that the manuGac-
,urer can desire, and il would be burden
readily borne by the people. But can
not too earnestly repeat, that in order 10
be beneficial it must be permanent, and in
order TO be permanent, Il must command
general acquIescence. But can such per-
manency be Justly hoped for if the Tariff
question be coupled with that of Distribu'
ton, as to which serious conflict of opin-
ION exists among the States and the peo-
pie, which cnlists in its support a bare
majority, ii indeed there be a ma iority, Of
the two houses Of Congress? What per-
mauehcy or stability can attach to meas
ure which, warning upon itself, gives away
fruitful source Of revenue at the moment
it proposes a large increase Of taxes on the
people! Is the manufacturer prepared TO
stake himself and his interests upon such
an iSsuee
Under what appears to me, therefore,
the proper considerations Of public policy,
and in view of the interests OF every
branch ofdomestic Industry, ! return you
the bill with these my objections to It's be-
coming law.
take occasion emphatically 10 repeat
my anxious desire to cooperate with Con-
grcss IN the passing Of a law which, while
it shall assist in supplying the wants Of the
Treasury and re-cstablish public credit.
shall afford to the manufacturing interest
Of the country all the incidental protection
they require.
After all, the effect of what do is sub
stantially to call on Congress to reconsider
the subject. If, on such reconsideration,
Il majority of two-thirds of both Houses
should be in favor of this measure, it will
become law, Notwithstanding my obicc-
tons.
In case Of clear and manifest error on
the part Of the President, the presumption
Of the Constitution is that such majoritics
will be found. Should they be so found
in this case, having Conscientious dis
charged my own duty, shall cheerfully
acquiescc in the result.
JOHN TYLER.
WAsHINGroN August 9, 1912.