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N9. NIXON EXAMINED.
b. X. MeRAE


When did witness first learn that Mr..
Emmett had got a certificate
Witness states he heard it fret on Mon.
day in tho forenoon Of the day, as no be-
lieyes, The session commenced, from Mr..
Emmett, who stated he had got his cer,if
cate since ho arrived here. The members
we're then on their way TO the House.
Does witness know any thing of the Ger.
tlficaie first presented by Mr.. Euneu, or OF
the handwriting Of said certificate
Answer. Witness says be does DOT know
sho is the writer of said certificate, nor
doea he believe the signature to be that of
the Sheriff Of Onslow. though he thinks tho
body some~ hat resembles the writing Of
MIR. Avefei; and the signature, though IL
only slightly resembles Mr.. Ayefeu's hand
writing, still witness thought 4, was such a.
Mf. A,efeti might have written on his
knee for want OF the proper conyenishce
for writing.
Did witness hear any person say whose
hand.wrltin. the certificate was
Witness answers he did not and if hs
had, he should have felt II his duty, as
member Of the General Assembly, TO have
informed tie Committee immediately or
hearing i, knowing that said committee
we're in session for the Investigation OF the
matter Witness objected 10 the above
question as believing 1t cast an impula,iou
upon him, as he considered II BIS duty to
communicate such information Immediately,
Il he had heard any such thing.
jERE NIXON,
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srf331s~
COOL 5.

By Hon. Sdr7uel Slick For the Saturday
Courier.
"Or nearest ncishbor was Squire Pc.
leg Sanford we'll, the old Squire, and al!
his family was all of them tho mos, awful
passionate folks that ever lived. when they
chose, aud then they could keep IN their
temper, aud DO as cool It other iimes a.
cucumb,ts. O1e night, old peIos as hs
vas called, told his son Gucom, boy OF
fourteen years old, 10 90 aud bring IN u
backlog for the fire. A backlog, you
know, Squire, IN a wood FIRE, Is always The
biggest s.Ick that one can find or carry. 1t
tukos a stout junk Of boy to lllt ono.
Well, as soon as GucOm goes TO fetch
tho log, the old Squire drags forward the
Goals, aud fvc. the fire SO as to leave bed
for i, and stands by ready TO fix /, into ITS
place. Presently IN comes Gucom With =
hide cat STICK, no bigger than his leg, and
throws II on. Uncle Peleg got so mad, no
never sad word, but jus, seizid his rldln'
whip, and gave him q most an awful whip.
PIN. H. tanned his hide properly Tor HIM,
YOU may depend. Now, saIs he, go,
sir, aad bring ~ proper backlog"
Gucom was clear grit as vol as tho old
man. Tor ho was a chip Of the odd block, and
M mistake so on, no goes without so much
as sayin' word, but instead OF going TO tho
wood pile, he walks off altogether, aud ssald
away eight yeurs, till he was one and.iwen.
~, and his own master. Well, as soon as
he vas a man grown, and lawfully on his
own hook, he took i, into bis bead one day
he'd 20 to home and SEQ his old father and
mother again, and show them he was alive
aud kckln', for they didn't know whether
Inc was dead or not, never hayln' heard oil
or from him ono blessed word all that time.
When he arrived TO the old house, daylighs
was down and the lights lit, and as he passed
tho keepiu'. room vinder, he looked IN, and
lhero was tho old Squire siltin' IN tho sare
chair ho was eight years aiore, when no or.
dered in the backlog, and gavo Inn such
an unmerciful whippn'. So VIVA, docs Gu.
CON do, but stops at the wood pile, and picks
up most hagacoous log, t(or he had grow
ed to b. almost lhlnderIW big Teller them,
and opgmn' the door he marches il and lays
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From iAs london ksepsats for 1915.
GOD ENCOMPAssETH U.s.

GOD ENCOMPAssETH U.s.
BY rnr moN c. NJ. BENKELr. Mp.
How vain the unbelIessr's cry,
Who dlrss omnipolsnos deny,
When every moving form thai lives,
lreathlng illustration gives
of that vast labor all may soc.
IAough ~EappI in woadrous ay.,ery
II.
ira that thr ugh the blossoms steal,
sr;lmOJ Incense to ruvoal,
bird tAa,siIgs from summer bosgh,
carer ihq Tpate Sko meats below,
re sash an evidence Of One,
y 10 rules from ocean " the sun
III.
zach niyhl--eash sound from bill AID dale,
s ] serve TO raise tho awful vol.
Md point tho haven or the vavo,
ttg groff.r'I safety or tho grave.
Fiat wait upon the trAysr's life,
;, strangely ,irewn with dangers rife
BE grace and mercy gwen then,
To guide and meet the steps n msa
Far though Tod dsslls IA all w SEQ,
lst still so vas, the mystery
TIat MORTAL man may scarce control
A safsty for Tbs wiling soul.
- .:llugoly xordad. and 40 dark.
TIE lore descended from lhc ARK
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Mr.. HOLDEN EXAMINED.

Please examine the certificates. pariicu.
larry the first presented by NJ. Enns,t, sud
state II you know the hand writ,ng
Witness answers he does not ksow the
hand writing, has seen many persons hand
srilipg which resembled that Of the Ger.
tiica'e, but canno, say particularly whose
that ls heard at his Office as he thinks ON
Monday OF the commencement oil tho ses-
sion, that Mr.. Emmett received his eerilG-
cate, but has no, heard OF any person who
either wrote thu body, or signed The cortIh.
cate said TO Le forged.
Question. DO you know any thing ma.
ietlal that would aid the committee 10 the
investigation now before them
Witness answers he does not.
WILLIAM HOtDEN.
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MIR. ". K. MeRAE.

Has witness any knowledge Of certificate
or does he know whose handwriting II 70
sembles
Witness answers he knows nothing oil Inc
certificate nor does he know any person
whose hand. writing it resembles, si'hough
he has seen many write similar hand.
When did witness frs. Learn that MI
Enne,t had no cerIlhcais
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NUMBER Is.

Answer. Witness did 10, hesr of the
matter, as be recoiects, until after the cleo.
ton Of Speaker. Witness further sistes
TINT he has not heard who furnished the
certificate.
b. K. McRAE.
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MR ETHERIDGE EXAMINED.

'A'N- - ~ Ia a AitANAfbs
Please state # you know any thing Of tho
handwriting Of the forged certificate
Answer do no, know the handwriting
either Of the body or signature Of said cet.
tllicate. Do nol believe !, is 10 imitation
oil Mr.. Enneit's hand writing nor do ! know
whose it is but believe the signature, or
part thereof, lsan imitation Of Mr., Ayere,t's
handwriting. Do not know any thing OF
ma,egial,y to aid the mmi,,ee--havs
been acquainted With MIR. Emmett long
IImo and never heard his character im.
penchcd.
JASPER ETHERlDGE.
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L. J. HOLTON.
Editor, Proprietor ~ Publisher.
YER MS:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS il
pad ia adpanee. THREE DOLLARS # mol
pad trIihia three months. lad THREE Dol.
LARS AND FIFTY CENTS i not paid until af
~ hs expiration Of the year No paper diseOn
tna'a until al! drredrages are paid, excerpt at "a,
option Of the Editor.
u Adruiisemsats inserted at One Dollar PEI
SQUARE, ZIG line, or less. this sized typs) for IA,
hrsf insertion, and - cents for each continuance
Court entertainments and SheriFs Sale, cAarg,
ed p per cent higser; and a deduction Of 80.
per esHs. tciH be made from TIE regular prices, for
saUeHiseTs by hs year. Asueriissments Inserted
mOsidiy or qparterlg 81 per square for each time.
Ssmi-woathiy rs cents per square for each time
AGENTS
Col r. VI Coehrgn. Neekienburg. " C.
Cigs " UIrFts NH Erors \ T.
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MR.. FAsTEyR EXAMINED.

D. you know any thing about the Ger
tiica,o said to be forged, o. on tho subject
matter row before the Committee
Answer. do not know. have had
no conversation with MIR. Ennoit on the
matter nor [didl know any thing OF the
matter in any way whatever, until heard
from Mr.. Ennou about tho amount OF the
statement made 10 the Senate, after the
whole matter was stirred up. believe the
certificate, though un imitation, not to be
genuine ,. .
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MR. BUSBEE EXAMINED by MIR. HEI
LEN

Has witness any knowledge of the hand.
writing OF tho certificate, or does he know
whose hand writing II resembles
Answer. He does not kaow nor has he
any knowledge OF the hand writing.
Question, Does hc know by what means
Mr.. Emmett received the forged certificate
Answer. ilc is totally ignorant by what
means he received the certificate.
PERRIN Bt'SBEE.
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Mr.. Edward w, Sanders. on his eIami
nation, states that he saw Mr. Eaneu tho
frat time on Monday morning, the day Of
tho commencement Of the session Of the
Legislature. Mr. Ennett asked MIR. San
der, il he brouph, him his certificate from
the Sheriff Of Onslow. Mr. Sanders re.
Piled no had not brought his certificate
Nothing more passed between them.
General Marsloller told MIR. Sanders on
Monday that he, as member, must give
Mr.. Eunou a certificate. MIR. Sanders
bowed, and ,hercupon some one 10 the
compsny remarked .ha, Mr.. Euueu had he
certificate. think the person making the
remark wac Mr.. J. Nixon, Of Nov Han
over.
Mr.. Sanders states. that upon esamin.
ing tho certificate presented BY the Senator
OF On,lo~, lhat he does not know who wrote
the body OF the certificate, nor does he know
IN whose hand writing the signature IS
Mr. Sanders states that be knows Of no
person whose handwriting resembles the
body Of the certificate. Nor has he any
knowledge or idea who wrote the certificate
states tina, lac knows nothing a, all abou,
il. EDWARD W SASpPRs.
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yAIDEN'S TONIC PILL
For Fever & AgHe ChiIis & Fever
and Congestivc Fever.

ENIIE Proprietor OF th,s Medicine offers 10 the
II public sure remeGy Tor the above COM
plants. a rericw Of Che best authors wiIl show
thsta very large portion Of tho hnmsn race die by
Acute Disease or Peter, and shiEerfng, ehills, or
tie cold stage that rrecedes, affect il not govern,
tho most or oil Of them. This Is an important pro
position for an in curing and candid public, and
offer by Tire solution Of tbs problem IN medical
science and practice, medicine Of such peculiar
properties. capital Of many per cent. that can pre-
vent, arrest, break the Ague or Calls in all tic
stages. This Medicine has been fairly tested in
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana where dis
eases oil the moot obstinate character Exist; and
the Proprietor will refund all that pertains TO him
If the person, who makes trial of the Pills, will
aver Olcr the use of two boxes properly, that he
has not bpcn benefited by them.
THO. J. Walden, NJ, %.
The above Medicine for sale q, the Drug Store
Of D. Oates, Charlotte, N. c. where certificates Of
cures can be seen.
yane IL. lS4i. S7f
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bring to the attention nf the Senate a cir.
cumsiance not only affecting my nights as
member of this honorable body, but as an
individual. The fact rs well known that
when ! left home. from the absence OF our
Sheriff, did not procure his cert fcate Of
my election; indeed, was advised tina, no
certificate was absolutely necessary, siuce
the fac. oi my election was notorious; and
IN many cases IA both houses, members VI.
der such circumstances had taken and held
their seats the whole session. That / had
nuthing 10 conceal m the muiter is evident
to this honorable body. The fact was com
rnunicaled to several gentlemen VI both pc.
liiicel parties. On tue Sunday previous TO
the meeting OF the Legislature, after dark,
letter was handed TO me Of my lodgings.
The person said he was IN hurry and did
no, como 10, nor did ! know him. On
opening the letter found Il only contained
my certificate. signed John A. Ave;eit.-
This was presented BY me TO the Senate
Sluce tina, time have received q letter from
the Sheriff, enclosing ny certificate. From
this fact, and on comparison with the form
er one, | have reason TO believe have been
imposed upnn and By presenting the cert.
fcate TO the Senaie, sincerely though, tina,
was acting upon an authentic document.
From remarks Of press IN this city and
elses here the circumstance has been sllu-
ded 10 much 10 my prejudice; and ! now
rise, sir, with letter Of the Sheriff and my
certificate sent By him winch present to
the Senate, and request that it may be
referred TO select committee TO investigate
tho fucis. IL any fraud has been done, |
am incapable Of connlslng at II; aud as !
have ucicd IN good faith in this matter, |
hope that the Senale will adopt thus resolu.
ton.
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MR.. JACKSON EXAMINED.


Do yon know tic hand writing Of the
certificate aud state oil you know on the
subject,
Answer. know nothing Of the subject :
nor do know the handwriting. Do not
know Of his having Mr.. Sanders certih-
cate on Sunday or Monday previous TO the
meeting Of the Legislature. heard on
Monday, for tho first time, that he had the
certificate, abou, ten O'Clock in tho morn.
lnc. On Sunday evening returned from
church about 9u'clock. room with Mr..
Emmett, who was sitting by the lire when
returned heard him sly nothing about 1t
tha, evening, nor until 10 o'clock next day !
he did not then state how or when no got
il. had conversation with Mr.. Ennet,
mex, morning before 10 o'clock, but not on
tina, suhect. When Mr.. Euncu told the
he had no certificate told him as his col
cngue knew Of his election, | presumed
there would BIZ no difficulty in his taking
his seat. never heard him say any thing
of the cettlfrate after returned on Sun
day evening" from Church. left Mr.. En-
Eelt's room about 6 o'clock on Sunday eve
mig, and returned abou, uine, as DO.
lIe,G. .......
JESSE JACKSON.
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MR.. ENNETT's STATEMENT
In Senate, November 20, 1874.
Nix. SPEAKER IL feel II my duty to
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MR. GALLOWAY.
Knows nothing sbou; tho matter.
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NOTICE.

Garrantee Deeds for sale at this oD'es'
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Ib r " fN.
Col, r. VI Coehrgn. Neekienburg. ~ c.
Ctas " Harris. NH Grore. ~ {.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-04-04

UT tue HtOGundu'
Hon. Wnl. Siade in 1886, and Coo. Slasle in 1874!
What has wrought the changer Ourselves Us
ourselves! Principles and professions fine
Practce-what' Let the candid observer say
.'whGk'
Extract from letter dated Washington, May
IS, 1885,, to Minister of the Gospel then in Con
nectcut:
eve shall have warm discussion on the Ar
kansas question, when it comes up, but | haveno
hope that we shall be able to prevent the passage
Of the bill with all its denominations. The truth is,
the friends of abolition have to contend not only
with the Slavery feeling of the South, but with the
party feeling, &c. &c. And | had rather trust a
good cause any ,chere than in the hands of mere
|partisans who are aborng to secure the 'spos.
They are generally strangers to the enlarged and
enlightened phiIanthrophy which lies at the found
alton of the great and noble cause ofAfrican eman-
cpation My heart is panied when reflect upon
the spirit Of these times, and see how the selfish
mercenury feelings which are being transferred
from the Counting house to the Halls Of egisla
ton, are controlling the destines of the Country
Political gambling is The order of the day. AnC
what chance is there that the poor black man shall
be remembered in the scrambles for power? This
land of the free is destined in my opinion, to be
the last place on earth where slavery, which yor
very truly say, is the master sin ofthe world is tC
be abolished
But must refrain, SC.
thank you for your interesting letter, and par
tcipate, in no inc@fideroble degree in your en-
thusiasm on the subject of slavery | am place.
in delicate and embarrassing situation in regart
to it, and feel how much need the wisdom whcl
is from above to guide mo in the right way
hardly need ask your prayers, for feel assured
that | shall have them.
remain dear sir, with sincere regard,
your friend,
AWII LA NJ GI DE
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-04-04

MEssRs. EDIroRs-As the State Committee
are very particular in informing the Liberty friends
that they have 10 agents in the field lecuring, |
think few words from me are necessary, as | am
still in the field opening my mouth for the dumb
Last June my years account appeared in your pa
per, with balance due to me for my years labors
of 1910 Ofthat sum have received $l72. You
see, them that large balance is still my due
Since last June, one half of my time has been de-
voted to the cause, and | have collected for the
same less than $780, leaving INC another balance
In Woodbury., Calais, Marsbfed, PIainfed and
the East part of Montpelier, have lately held
thirty meetings, and promoted three female benev-
client associations in aid of the Canada mission in
three Of these towns, and they promise to do well
for that important cause. With great satisfaction
can say, have never seen the field so white for
the harvest. Our friends grasp the subject more
firmly than ever, the public mind never saw
more candid, open, and willing to look at the
slave cause and slave doings and above all, our
females begin to feel that IT'S their duty to lend
helping hand; and when woman smiles, all must
be cheerful and go ahead Now, then, is our time
to work. All that is wanting, is, information. -
Let US hand that out in all possible and efficient
shapes and forms. We must succeed if we faint
not Surprising that the committee have no oh,
lection to my still being in the field on my own ac-
count, would say to our friends, am willing to
lecture through any town or county, doing my best
! and promoting female associations for the Canada
mission, which | consider very desirable, because
female influence is SO important in the cause o
liberty and humanity. A system of candid ant
plain fact-teiDg Iecturing through the towns, con
nected with devotional exercises, and liberty fo
free remarks, has mighty influence in favor o
1 mans rights and the nations honor and salvation
As the State committee has marked its course,
say 10 all our towns and counties, get your owl
lecturng work done. Raise your own funde, &c
your men and pay their expenses. So much cal
be done and the effect will be great. 1t is prope
f should add, that from the members of the Liber
, ty party and others, residing in the above towns,
have met with very kind treatment. | aknowl
, edge the same with grateful feelings. Very thank
full indeed should be for any part of the balanc
due to me for my past labors, for ! much need il
and not have to put down the whole to my mas
ters account; STILL if it must go to his account,
rejoice to be able to add, that our friends are ge
: ting more liberal and just, thinking the aborer
i worthy Of his hire. Yours truly,
]. GLEED.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-04-04

One of the Democratic presses in M aine thus
welcomes the whips, chains, and thumb-screws of
Florida. Is his Democracy boiling over?
"Welcome, Iowa! welcome, Florida! to the
rights and the hearts of this mighty nation, now
numbering twenty-eght United States, and stretch
ing out her arms to embrace, the sunny wales of
Texas and the majestic streams of Oregon"
Now read the following article of the Florida
Constitution
CART. XVI. General Provisions.
L. The General assembly shall have no potcer
TO pass laws for The Emancipation of SLAVES.
2. They shall have no power to prevent emf
grants to this State from bringing with them such
persons as may be deemed slaves hy the laws of
any OF the U. States: provided, they shall have
power to enact laws to prevent the Introduction of
any slaves who have committed crimes in other
States
8, The General Assembly shall have power to
pass laws to prevent free negroes, muatoes, and
other persons of color, from emigratng to this
State, or from being discharged from on board any
vessel in any of the ports of Florida"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-04-04
GREEN MOUNTAINFREEMAN.C

There can be but one answer to these important
inquiries. 1t is contained in the emphatic Ian
guage of the Albany Evening Journal: "LET
THE WING PARTY NOW RAISE THE
STANDARD OF EMANCIPATIONm Let
the friends of Liberty and the Constitution unite to
stay the progress of the foul plague, that threatens
us with so many dangers. Lei US embrace the pres
ent opportunity for advancing the line of our en-
trenchnents in opposition to slavery s. its adjuncts
The occasion is one for cutting some of the hands
which have hitherto bound us to the "peculiar in
situations" Of the South. One by one we must
sever these ties. Slavery has made an immense
stride towards universal dOminon-be it our duty
and pleasure to repel its attacks, to undermine its
supports, to roll back the tide with which it would
fain overwhelm US. Slavery no longer relies upon
the guarantees of the Constitution, and it defes the
lberalizing and humanizing spirit of the day. We
too are absolyed from the responsibility of leaving
it even to its own custody and defence .....
There is not single alternative left to the
Freemen of the North. The issue is forced upon
us; it is not ofour seeking, but reason E. patri
, otlstn dictates its instant adoption. We cannot
make ourselves accessories after the fact, to the
niquties of the Texan Annexation We cannot
shoulder the guilt. We cannot remain even pas
sive whilst Southern cupidity and Northern Dough
tacery, deface the common seal and defe the go.
rious flag of the Union for the Accomplishment oil
their nefarious purposes, To throw off the res
possibility, WE MUST ACT. Let US therefore sig
naze The time by resolution which for its man
" and enlightened spirit shall be worthy of the
contrast with the selfish aud rapacous policy O
Annexation, Whilst the black flag of Slavery ac
quireS new folds and darkens a wider portion o
the horizon in the South, let the ,Chjte flag o
FREEDOM, EaUALITY and EMANCIPATION stream
higher and broader in the North! This is ou
true policy as party-it is our true course mel
and Christians.