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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
RALEIGH, N. c.
TIME following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year
DIRECTORS.
DR.. Josiah o. Watson, Jos. G. B. Rouihac, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, s. w. Whit
ing, L. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. MCNEIL, Fayette-
vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, VIM. Bad
ham, Edenton, Joshua Boner, Saem Joseph Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
H. B. Williams, Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton, and
A. t. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors authorized to receive applications
OFFICERS.
Josiah o. Watson, President,
]. G. B. Roulhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
]. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
! ]. Hersman, General Agent.
S. w. Whiting,
f Rich F1 smisa, Executive Committee
This Company is now in successful operation, end IS
prepared to effect insurance against fire all kinds OF
property Steam Mills and Turpentine Dstileries ex-
cepted) -,
All communications in reference to insurance should
he addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
! J. &. PARTRIDGE, Secy. .
Raleigh, January 2, 1850. 793-
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For the Fail and Winter Trade, 1850.
YENHE Subscriber having just received from New
II York and Philadelphia. an elegant and extensive
supply of STAPLE IND FANCY DRY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of Style and Fashion Tor the
Season, would respectfully invite his friends and Gus
TONER'S and the public at large to early
of the same being fully persuaded they cannot fail to
Beauty. and still the gOOdbGrg0ns
he intends to give them
The assortment comprises, part. the following viz
Super Black Gros-de Rhine Silks,
Chameleon Satin DEFINE do.
Plaid and Figured Changeable do:
Lupins finest French Merinos,
Plain and Embroidered Cashmeres and Delaines.
Silk Poplins, and Mohair Lusres,
Chameleon Lyonese Cloth,
Super Black MeIino Cashmere and Alpaca.
Plain, Polka. and Chine Delaines,
Hungarian aud Jenny Lind Cloths, (for Dresses.)
Blue, Brown, Green and Mode color ed Satin striped
Delaines
Changeable .Thibet, and Cherry color'd Paramstta
Cloths,
New Style Calicoes and Ginghams,
Irish Linen, and Cotton Shifting,
Rich Velvet Trimming, and Silk Braids and Laces,
Insertngs and Edgings,
Beautiful Bonnet, Relt, and Neck Ribands,
Fine Kid and Silk Gloves, and Mits.
Together with many other desirable Articles, among
which
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
Sattinets, Tweeds Cloth and Kentucky Jeans,
Fine Moleskn and Fur Hats,
Fur and Cloth Caps,
Gentemen's Boots and Shoes,
Ladies W alklng Shoes, Slippers and Caters,
Jenny Lind and Leghorn Bonnets,
Kerseys, Linsey's, and Blankets,
Silk and Cotton Umbrellas.
Raeigh Nov 6. 1850, S4O-tf.
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BUFFALOE s. COOKE,
Wholesale and Retail GrocerS. &c.

W hOIPSaIe dhU kteIalI 0GrOcefS. NC.
OLD MARKET ST. RALEIGH, N. G..
TTNHE Subscribers having connected themselves in bu
sness, under the Firm of BUFFALOE & COOKE,
take this occasion to inform the public that they will
keep constantly hand all articles necessary for the
of the Family Farm. Their stock consists in
part of the foowling articles:
Bacon and Lard, Iron and Nails,
Flour, Meal and Corn, Cast and German Bills Steel
Loaf crushed, clarified and Castings Trace Chains, and
Brown Sugars, Wedding Hoes,
Coffee, Moasses, and Salt. Sole and Upper Leather,
Sperm, Adamantne, and Powder and Shot, and Lead
Tallow Candles, Soaps, Tobacco, Snuffs, &c.
Country produce particularly corn, fodder, and dry
beef-hides-will be taken at fair exchange.
The above articles have been carefully selected and
bought with cash, and the subscribers determined
to be undersold by any dealers in the City,,
]. G. M. BUFFALOE.
GEORGE T. COOKE.
April 9, $780, sO7-
N. B. South side Old Market Street, fourth and fifth
doors East of Williams, Haywood, & Co.'S Drug Store
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FALL STOCK, 1850.

= F. PESCUD is now receiving his Fall Stock of
= MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, PERFUME
RY, DYE STUFFS, & EdJVCYARIICLES
which he offers to dealers small profit and assures
them that the quality his articles and prices will give
satisfaction Those who have been buying in the
Northern and Eastern cities particularly invited to
examine his stock and Prices before purchasing else
where. P. F. PESCUD,
Raleigh, Sept. 18th, 1850. S34-tf
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COTTON YARN AND SEINE TWINE
MADE BY NEW MACHINERY
BATTLE AND COMPANY,
Rocky Mount, Wash County, North Carolina.
A RE now manufacturing of excellent quality Cotton
N Yarn and Seine 1iUne, which they will sell at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Their Machinery Neac and they feel hesitation in
WARRANTING
their manufactures give satisfaction. Merchants with
in SO miles of Rocky Mount ordering not less than 500
lbs shall have Yarns delivered them free of addition
al expense.
Rocky Mount, Nash Co. n. G. on, =,
March Sd, 1850. -
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FALL TRADE.

PETERSRG71G:, September go, 1850.
Samuel H. M arks,
"T GUILD respectfully inform his numerous friends
w and customers that he is receiving per sun
dry Steamers and Packets from the Northern cities his
usual large and varied assortment of CONFECTION-
ARIES, FANCY ARTICLES, Cigars, &c, which ad-
ded to his stock before hand and the regular weekly
supply of fresh Foreign and domestic FRUITS. renders
his assortment particularly worthy the attention
country dealers.
In the line of IGARS he fatters himself that he
presenta larger stock and finer assortment and at lower
rates. than any other house in the trade.
Petersburg Sept 25th, 1850.
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CITY OF RALEIGH.
A Desirable Residence for So

A Desirable Residence for Sale.
TNHE Executrx of the late Louis D. Henry, offers fol-
sale his late Residence, the City of Raleigh. The
Dwelling H ouse is large and commodious one, and
remarkably well built, with all out houses complete.
has about Is II of land attached, under the
highest cultivation. The premises being out of the
limits of the Corporation is not subject to the City Tax
and still the situation is convenient, and within fifty
yards of the Governors Mansion, in excellent neigh
borhoOd
The terms of sale would be liberal.
D. X. McRAE.
Raleigh July Is, 1850. s22-tf.
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u UNAWAY from the Subscriber residing in John
lOston County. negro boy named DaUe, or Henry.
Said boy is about % years of age, yellow complexion,
weighs about l65 pounds. He may be lurking in the
neighborhood of Mr. Pennys in said County, bought
him from that neighborhood Said boy has down look
when spoken to- will give the above reward to any per-
who will deliver him to me, lodge him any Jail
in the State, that get him.
A. w. RICHARDSON. =
November 9, 1885, 4-4tpd.
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THE SCHOOL AT HAMILTON

sU.4EETAsN COs ~. Cs
MIR. J. H. HORNER resumes charge of the School
lNl at Hamilton, the lst Monday in January next.
In the Classical department the studies heretofore,
will be strictly preparatory to the University.
Board in the Principals family and Tuition per ses-
sion of five months, $55 90
Hamilton is situated elevated plain near Roam
oke river twelve miles above Williamson, and is consd
red healthy location.
P. P. CLEMENTS, Sec. Board Trus.
Hamilton, October $780, s39td.-
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STOLEN.

CTOLEN on the 18th November, a gold lever watch,
Owith gold guard chain attached. My name is writ
ten in full within the watch and the initials ]. A. W.
cut the back.
Whoever brings this watch to me- will give any
information concerning it, shall be amply rewarded.
JAMES A. WASHINGTON.
Chapel Hill, November 14th, 1850. ST.
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Public Sale, and Negroes to Hire,

I'm Tuesday, the nth of December next, 1 shall
" sell by Public Vendue, a credit of Six months
at the late residence of Joel Harris in the County Of
Franklin, $50 bbls. of corn, AZ stacks of Fodder 25
600 lbs OF Cotton in the seed quantity of Shucks and
Peas l6 bbls New Brandy; the stock of Hogs Two
rlous kinds !; ! Cotton Gin one Wheat Thrasher two
Stills complete quantity of cider barrels and many
other articles.
AT the same time and place, 1 will hire for the ensu
ing year, Forty or Fifty Likely Negroes
N. b. MASSENBURG, Ex,r
November Is, 1850. 5-4tw
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To the Ladies.

VOU will find most beautiful supply of Children's
IL Clothing at House, just to hand, consisting Of
Jackets single and double breasted button I'd to the
neck, Blue, Black, Green, &c., sc. Pants, Black
Blue, Brown, and every variety of fancy color Over
coats all kinds. We have made such arrangements as
will enable to furnish any of the above articles
prices less than they be obtained in any of the
Northern cities. Measu taken and Children
if necessary. OLIVER g. PROCTOR
November 8, $40
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Negro. Clothing.

WE have large assortment of Negro Clothing, all
kinds of Jackets. Over Goats, Pants and Vests that
we VIII sell cheaper than the goods be purchased
mucn less 10 have them made To which we invite the
heads OF families who have their servants supply
OLIVER-& PROCTOR
OcI|' Aoo"' 636-tf
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W.ILLLa.M y. CL.QRKE.

ATTOHNEH AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Raleigh, N. C.
COLDIERS of the War of 1912 ard those who have
~ served in Indian Wars since 1890, their widows
children have their claims for Land Bounty under
the act Of Congress passed September 2sh 1885, at
tended to on moderate terms by applying to
WILLIAM J. CLARKE,
attorney at LG,c.
Raleigh, Oct. Is, 1850, ss7-
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NOTICE,

NDIICE.
VNAKEN up and committed to the Jail of Rowan
- County, N c., on. the LIST of October 1885, Ne
gro man, who says his OBJ and that he belongs
TO VIM Crossc of Kentucky that he was purchased
by SAID Crosstic from John c. Moore of Raleigh Said
negro is of light complexion about IS years of age
feet or 10 inches hgh and has of his upper teeth
out in front The owner of said slave is requested TO
come forward prove property, pay charges and take
him away, he will be dealt with as the law direct
C. KLUTTS Sheriff
SALISBURY, NJ u Octooer 10, $780, ST
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Boys Clothing.

a LII sizes Cloth and Tweed Sacks and Frocks for
a Sunday and every day wear, at from So so to 81
Pants beautiful at 81 so, Vests 81 so Satin and all
sorts, and all colors. Persons at distance can
be supplied by forwarding their and stating the
age of the boy OLIVER & PROCTOR.
Merchant Ta;lors.
November 9. S42-
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LIVERY STABLES

q THE Subscribers take occasion to inform
&AQN the public generally that they will carry on
-AA- the business in all its branches, at the old
stand, and that efforts expense will be spared
their part to accommodate the travelling community
Conveyances with good horses and careful drivers, will
be furnished at all times and at short notice. and in fact
every convenience for travelling, in the way of
Horses, Carriages, Buggies, sc.
Will be supplied the most favorable and accommo
dating terms.
The Subscribers also expect to keep constantly on
hand, Horses, Buggies, Carriages &C. for sale.
ANY persons wishing to put out their Horses by the
week, or month, year. will have them well attended
ton Street, just to the east of Market Square.
Hoping to receive liberal encouragement, the under
signed pledge themselves do all in their power
it public patronage. BUFFALOE & COOKE.
Raleigh, April 5, 1850. sOs-
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Committed to Jail.

MAS committed to the Jail of Wake County, on
w the goth instant, a negro girl named Nina. She
says she belongs to William Smith, of Johnston County
The owner is hereby notified forward prove prop
ery pay charges, and take her away otherwise she will
be dealt with as the law directs.
=. WILLIAM H. HIGH, Sheriff
Raleigh, Nov FL, 1850. - 1T
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TO THE WORLD GENERALLY,
North Carolina specially,
and C,ur Friends and Patrons Particularly!
The Largest Assortment of Goods
EV.E1s OFFERED FOR sale
T. tho State of North Carolina, both in the Piece, and
READY MADE.
To which we invite the attention of the public.
OLIVER s PR0CTER,
mRR emAMp TATL0RS, NE. 1.
Sign of the H H H r..
Ets,v Row, Fayetteville street, Raleigh.
-~uE Immortal Insect alias the Bugg, alias Oliver,
of oliver and Proctor has just returned l,om nS i
America Spent six weeks in said dggins selecting an
OF Goods that for quality and style never
surpassed. and rarely ever eqnaled. Az Q. said
o,tised parsonage the benefit of the hrm par,
tiay but for the public more particularly hao cut anu
made under his special direction and supervisors
| a very large and
General Assortment of ClOtnIns.
embracing Black Dress and Frock Coats, IL sizes u
prices Brown, Green, Blue, Drab. &C. &C,
sacks and Frocks, Overcoats and Cloaks, all co1ois
pants and tests all kinds from the low vulgar 10 the
or hghtalStin Dress Shirts, under Shirts All Kno
Drawers OF every description Heavy six ;xte
Net cotton Dawers, article, to which we ihs.e
special attention. Stocks, Cravats, all gfaoes,
Gloves, white, black, and cololed Suspenders' NeeA
| Collars, e.,,,,rs
direct from Stockholm, &C. &c.
Also whilst absent heard Jenny Lind sng-sat with,
in four feet OF Gennin the Halter, the man what pau
two hundred and twenty-five dollars for MS ucHei anu
made money that presented Jenny WIN 'iu.l i
Can thereby rendering himself immortal, as nc Lazy
can ride unless she has Lind Cap, and mace 100 ny
Gennin, precisely as the Ladies genetaiS WI" nid
heard of our fame for making {" them coats consloei
the: Lords much handsomeI and more tasnlohaoe men
when rugged out at the Store where clothing is
ed by art.
To Members the Legislature, &C.
Members of the approaching Legislature IN wan. %
Clothing this Winter would twenty hVe per cen.
moi fifty by postponing the purchasing OF their cO.nnng
until theii arrival here. Be sure and don't uu
establishment don't let any body persuade you, tna
can do as well by you we can DOM suner as.i IN
10 be bunbugged-that is commodity We don't oea in
and our trends know it, Gentlemen living IN tins coon
ty or out it, would do well to give us eau pSr.
are determined to sell cheaper than the cheapest fer
sons need no longer complain OF high prices ii you
want clothing for yourselves, your chttoreh OF yo
neigbbors call, sell them cheaper thah you cd
buy the goods much less have them made. See H,sn
| Raleigh, Oct. 9, 1850. r. X. n. H.
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Grand Ledge of North CaroIin,

Grand Ledge of North Carolina
TTNHIS MASONIC BODY will convene in This ci,v
Il on Monday evening the End of December mex, Al
O'Clock and will continue its sittings until all bust
ness which may be submitted for iIs consideration
shall be disposed Of All individuals concerned in the
deliberations othis body, respectfully requested to
attend.
Lodges which have been working under dispensatioas
will not fail to apply for Charters if they xsh to
cure permanent existence.
WILLIAM T. Balm
Raleigh. Sept. 25th, 1850. ss5Mt.
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NEGRO Shoes.

Negro Shoes.
IT HAVE large lot of heavy Negro Brogans which 1
u will seon good terms any other person in the
City. Call and see before you buy elsewhere.
D. u. BURCH
Raleigh, Oct. 2, 1850. sS5-
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A CCORDEONS-I0O Prices French Accordeons
N fsuperor tone and 6nish selected expressly from
large lot by competent judge. for sale low.
SAM'L H. MARKS
Petersburg, Sept. 10. S34-
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READY MADE CLOTHING.
SEE! SEE SEE!

Sign, r. R. r. r.
NROCKS and Dress Coats from So so to $l4 and
II $50; Sacks from 81 so TO 81 Over coats from
81 so TO $25 Pants from 81 so to 30 Vests from 81 IS
to So Shirts from Is cents to So SO all made up un-
ger our own inspection, and will be warranted in every
particular. OLIVER s. PROCTOR,
Merchant Taiors.
R. R. R. R.
p.,o;.. Fayetteville Street.
eeieish' october 9th. S36-
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hardware and CutIcrv. &c

[
ITOLLINS& Co.'S Axes, Handsaws, Files, Augers
| " Chisels.
Hammer, Curry Combs, Knives and Forks, Pocket and
Pen Knives
One Set Balance Handled Knives and Forks 81 pieces
Balance Handled Carvers and Forks, and Stees.
Brass and Fancy Cast And irons.
Brass eaded Iron Shovels and Tongs.
Spades and Shoves. Trace Chains, and Halter chains.
Cotton and Wool Cards, No. 6, 8, 8 and 10.
Toilet and Swing Looking Glasses
Superior English Mustard, sup. cab soda, cloves, mace
Nutmegs
Spanish indigo copperas Fresh and salt snuff powder,
shot, and lead
Turpentine and toilet soap. starch, shoe thread and
Bed Cords.
Prime green and black Tea.
Nails and brads, cast german and blister steel
J. BROWN,
No. 8. Fayetteville ST.
haieIgn, Oct. 5Oth, 1850. $50
For Sale.
G4ARPETING, Tuhed Hearth Rugs and Carpet Bind
~ ing, F' D'"N
70 Negro Blankets, Negro Kirsy, Marlboro Stripes,
100 ps Dark and Light Prints. Dohluys and NAPKINS
Sup; iaole and rowellng Diaper, BiTd's eye Diaper,
Wh general assortment OF Crockery and Glass ware
among them,
WhiIe Granite Dinner and Tea ware Ewers and Basins
w mite China Tea Sets, and Cups and Saucers
Cut and Moulded Goblets, Tumbers and Wine Glasses,
J. BROWN,
Raleigh Oct. %, 1850. $50
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COIman'S Letters.
EUROPEAN Life and Manners, in Familiar Letters
ID to Princes, by Henry Colman, Author of Euro
pean Agriculture, and the Agriculture of France, Bel
GUM, Holland, and Switzerland, 2 vols. IL mo. For
sale by HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, Oct. a. 1850 s39-
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White Lead %e
Knnn lbs Pure Lead in IS and leo h. kegs Jus
GONgNBNDreceived at PESCUD'S.
Raleigh, September 80, 1850. e36-
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A Supply of Fresh PhOsgene Gas
TUST to hand and for sale at
81 P. E. PEsCUD's Drug Store
Raleigh, August Tth, 1850. s27-
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Cloths, CaSsimeres, &c.
AT No. 9, FArErrEyIL1E ST..
DLACK French Cloth,
I'D Black Doe Skin Cassimeres
Fancy Casslmeres. general assortment
Good and Common Vestings.
Black Satin do
Silk and Worsted Serge, Padding and Canyass
Bed Blankets, various sizes.
White and Black Cotton Waddnp
GeDtemen's Marino Shirts and Half Hose
For Sale low by
J. BROWN.
Raleigh, 2sth Oct, 1850. sse-tf
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NEW STORE,

| enc Door Above Richard Smiths Old Corner.
/ RAEEZGH, ": G.
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Extra Black MolesI,n Hot.
Hats and Caps.

Hats and Caps.
n MOLESKIN, Beaver, Otter, California, Angela
~ Plush, and Fur Hats, Gents, Boys, and Childrens
Sup Cloth. Prince De Joinville Fine Military, and
JeuHy Lind Caps, just received and for sale by
X. TUCKER SON.
Sept 2Ist. 1850 sS4--
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Just Received,
EAPair Men and Boys Heavy Brogans,
4 OOMen and Boys Kip Shoetees,
Woman's Leather Shoes and Bootees,
ALSO,
Men and Boys Wool Hats,
Dundee and Hemp Bagging,
Bale Rope and Irvine.
For Sale by
j. BROWN.
October 2, 1850. ss5-
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Robinson & Cos Shoes.
lust Received
- Kid and Morocco Walking Shoes,
do and do Ladies Slippers
Misses and Children 3 Bootees,
Ladies Bootees,
White Kid Slippers.
J. BROWN.
Raleigh, Oct. 3D. s35-
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scotch Snuff and Tobacco
YHOSE who fond of a nice dip or good chen of
Il the weed will find superb article of Snuff and To-
bacco, at Pescud's Drug Store.
Raleigh, August tn 1850. e27-
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SOAPS SOAPS!
Steam Saw Mill!

BEG leave to call the attention of builders and per-
| Il sons wishing to purchase Lumber to my
Steam saw Mill Near Raleigh,
where they be supplied with any kind at the short
est notice. Also sawed Laths of the best quality,
81 90 per M Il. H. SNOW.
| Raleigh July Is, 1850. Silly.
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Cod Liver Oil
n FRESH supply of Rushton, Clark & Cos, which
1--WE believe to be superior to any have Just
received and for sale at the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD & co.
Raleigh, April 1874 Say
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based upon the gatuous assumption that the Of the
South are all dishonest and not 70 be trusted by those Of
the North is an assumption wholly without single fact
to support it-unwananted, and unpaotc. Men not
apt to entertain such suspicious Of others, unless they feel
within themselves consciousness that they capable OF
being influenced by the motives which they charge upon
others.
have extended this letter much beyond the Limits within
which originally designed to conne myse but i'm
possible to express my sentiments without it. II, per-
haps matters but little what these sentiments are,
longer actively engaged politics; but think right when
such crisis as the present to express them, with
the hope that they may have Influence in the restoration
of harmony and good fellowship In the midst of conume
w. reproach and denuncaon from Northern men, you have
had the courage take your stand in the Senate in favor
compromise and il affords pleasure to express, in this
FORM my appreciation of your The position you
cupy is proud and patriotic one and do not doubt that the
people of our State will heartily approve IT, 30 far as can
aid In bringing about that result my services shall be willingly
empoyed-whlst it is very certain that the radical differ
ences Of opinion which separate us upon other questions
will keep u.s. politically, far apart ever. No such diff
erences as these should stand in the way Of the adjustment
of these questions the agitation Of which threatens the union
Of the States The public safety calls for sacrifices Of ind-
vdal and Of party feelings and the man who Is not prepared
to make this sacrifice now, is not worthy OF the public conf
dence.
As have sentiment any political question which
desire conceal you have my permission to make whatso-
ever use Of this letter you may consider proper.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
r. w. THOMPSON.