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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13
REMARKABLE PRESERVATION

An officer Of our Navy on his voyage TO
CHM. wiring lately TO his friend IN hi. city,
relates the following singular occurrence
a singular and 10 the party concerned,
at less') highly Interesting clrcum- ,ance oe.
corred about the time we wefc Of The Cape
Of Good Hope. From The time iha, we reach.
ed the cooler laii,udes Of ,hs, region we were
constantly surrounded by birds, and sumo.
times ~ great numbers, " hose exqrisi,ely
graceful movements on The wing WAS q CON
slant source Of admira ion o. us all. One
morning, when even greater number than
usual, including several very large nIbs,ro.,
es, were following the ship, the startling cry
was heard Of man overbostd,r and II prov
ed to be an nnlucky lrishman, who had gone
to the fu'epan Of the vessel TO tow a dirty
swab overheard, and, Paddy. like, had drop.
ped himself into the water instead of ,bs
swab. We were soon hove.to, and a hon,
lowered To 60 IN search Of the man, for whom,
they looked ~ vain, until they roxed, ns a
''sl hope, to the spot round which oil the
b'rds were suddenly observed TO cluster.
where the, found the poor fellow ina stat.
oil 'nsens'biiIy and exhaustion. Around him
The BIRDS were towering with discordan,
screams. and, strange to relate, Two grent nj.
ha'ro'ses had seized him by bis clothes, thu.
Keeping him from sinking, whilst several
were picking AZ his head and face When
the boat reached him he was Unconscious. and
had ceased all excriions, so thai he Jouh,...
owed his life 10 these birds The ,a,e.,
'hpoys, ~ u usually the case. did ,o,
fencn me water, although he port fires bum.
ed and smoked uwsy fu,iousiy."
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13
Union Meeting in New York.

Our readers will find on the first page to day an
interesting account Of the proceeding Of Union
Nesting in the City Of New York without distinc.
ton of party. The speech Of Ogden Hoffman is ,ru.
~ eloquent We hope the example set by the clti-
sens of New Ysrk will lead to similar meetings in
other cities Of the North, that the friends Of the
Union Of these States may array themselves in a
solid phalsnx sgainst the Vaccinations Of the 10.
li,ion fanatics. Nothing but such course can
save this Unisn. II the Northern people desire the
Union 70 stand they must aid in enforcing rgidIy
and in good faith the Fugitive Slave Law. wsbs.
lisvs eur people, with enc Determination. have como
10 this resolution that should this act become in.
operative BY the action Of the North, then every
man 10 fes Q severance Of the bands that has held
Us together one people. Let the North see to ii.
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Gen. Taylor's Remains.

The remains of G.n Taylor, which were
removed short time ago from Washington
City, was received in Louisville, KY, with
every mark Of respect. The authorities, The
military, the 6remen. snd citizens in car.
riages, on horseback and on foot, marched in
procession to the landing, preceded by the
Mayor, where they received the body. A.
he procession returned through the city the
stores we're all closed. The body was final
ly inferred in the family burying ground
seven miles from The city.
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Caught a Tartar.

An Individual who has been very busy in aiding
in getting up and addressing Southern Rights
Meetings was nicely caught the other day. Ameet
ing was held few days ago in neis hbsring coun.
ty, which he addressed. Amer launching out in all
the invsetivs he was master Of against the North
and abusing the peace measures passed BY Con.
gress, in particular. BIO called upon another gentle
man to address the meeting. This gentleman arose,
bu, 10 and behold he did not sing the same song
He came cut decidedly fer tho Union and the mea.
sures passed BY Congress. The appearance Of the
individual can b better imagined than described
he showed that he had been caught.
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AGITATION.

The evden, pleasure with which the secc.
ding ag'taiors dwell upon the prospect Of dis
obedience To The fugitive slave law aud The
continuance Of abolition excitement, is diff
cult to reconcile with hrir professions of Dc.
voiion to Suuthern R,gh's. Such a spiri,
seems unacc"un,abie to mos, people, and TO-.
minds US OF the a"sser once gwen by hy /.
pocri''cal preacher to an honest member of
his flock, who innocenlly inquired Of him.
" Would Il not DO happy thing If the king
dom Of Satan was at an end T. Happy f.
Indignantly exclaimed the wolf in shee d
clothing" VIVA, should do for q living
Il the Devil were desdf'-Rai. Reg.
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Fugitive Slave Law in Massachusetts

l, was reported that such opposition was
made 10 Massachusetts 10 The execution Of
the Fugitive Slave Law tina, the President
had put under the civil authority such mill
tary force AZ was necessary 10 enforce its ex
ecu,ion. This has been denied by the Re-
public, but it states that it 10 the Presidents
deter mination to enforce the law, 10 the use
Of force if necessary. The Boston Daily
Advertiser makes The following comments
90 the report in circulation tina, the Law could
no, be enforced ia Massach usetis:
I'VE begin to observe IN some of the journals at
the South, as might have been anticipated, severe
comments upon the spparsnt triumph OF opposition
TO legal authority in this city. II s much 10 DO re-
gretted that The demonstration Of . determination
10 resist the execution Of process under the Fugitive
Slave Law, somewhat exaggerated in the accounts
which have appeared in various quarters, together
with the fact that warrants known TO have been 10
sued BY the highest authority have not yet been sx
seuted, should give much ground for these CON.
ments. However plausible may DO the inferences
dscredtable TO our city which are drawn from the
facts a they stated, it is premature to judge.
from the delays bch have occurred, and the show
Of resistance, whea in fact nons has been made,
that the law will not DO executed. There 10 no &C.
ca,ion for precipitancy in meeting an issue, OF
which those who know the people of the city Of
Boston cannot doubt the result We have little fear
that the law will be seriously resisted in Massaehu
sets, and, foJciby resisted, ii will notwithstand
ing be surely R,ruted" e..
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Chicage-the Fugitive Slave Law.

Last week We published On article stating that
the City Council had passed an ordinance refusing
10 aid in the execution Of the Slave Law. This
called iogsthsr one Of the largest meetings ever
held in that city. Judge Douglas. made very sc
fsc,ivs speech. After concluding, he offered the
following resolutions:
Resslsed. That il Is the sacred duty Of every
frisaA Of the Union 10 maintain and preserve invo
late every provisioa Of our Federal Government.
Resolved, That the lav enacted BY Congress in
pursuance Of the Constitution should be respected
a. such BY oil good and law.sbiding eitizsns. and
should bs faithfully carried into effect BY the officers
charged with it, execution.
Rssslssd That 90 long rs the Constitution Of the
United states provides that oil persons held to ser
vice or lahsr in one State. escaping into another
sssts, shall b delivered up claim Of the party 10
whoss the SERVES OF labor may be due end 90 long
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" Our paper has been thrown out Of It's
usual time, by circumstances which We could
not we'll prevent.
THANKSGIVING.

To-day has been kept BY large portion Of
our community. Service was performed 10
the morning in the Presbyterian and Meth.
ODDS, Churches. Mr.. Fleming preached a
very appropriate discourse from the words in
the P,alms-"The Lord hath done great
things for US, whereof We are glad" Atthe
Presby terian church. we understand, that Mr..
Johnston delivered decided Union sermon
from the following text, from the came book.
" VIVA, shall render unto the Lord for all
his benefits toward me-"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13
Superior Court.

The Fall Term Of our Superior Court
commenced its Session on Tuesday last, His
Honor Judge Settle presiding. Several i'm
portaut civil suits have been decided. There
are very few State cases Of Importance on the
docket. Several negroes are confined tor
Arson, but ws have not understood at the
time Of writing Thursday whether the
Grand Jury has found bill sgains, them.
The State ". Caldwell for shooting r.
Barrinser vas finally disposed Of on Tuesday.
After patient examination Of the case, Judge
Settle stated that he would be compelled 10
inprison Mr.. Caldwell, and on "Wednesday
he stated the judgmen, Of the Cour, to be 20
days Imprisonment. The point in the case
which bore the strongest against Mr.. Cald'
we'll was, ,ha, GA the day before be had fresh
chargsa nut 10 hi4 e;aiols aad M ,hs night Of
the attack, Badtingef saliemPteo sewers
times to pass bu. was prevented by Caldwell
We understand the Grand Jury presented
with one exception, 10 His Honor, request
,ha, the remainder of the imprisonment, be
RENTED. AZ the majesty Of the law ha.
been sustained and the ends Of justice met
all are willing to zee the sentence RENTED.
We understand that the Judge has remit
ted the balance Of the sentence.
Mr.. Barringer had been fined Fifty Dollar
at Iredeii Superior Court.
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COST OF THE JENNY LIND CONCERTS

.AgwrItcr IN the Express, ia jus,,fcs,ioa Of
ba1ams sdhe'ing 10 the pies~n, prices Of
''etsss, states the expenses II the Concerts
ss follows;
He pays Jenny $1,000 per night. Of oil ..
vents, and In. before division of tho profits
tho hall he pays $500 psr nigh, fos-,a
Benedict he pays ea5,O00 per yesr-,o
Beillstu $4,000. equal, each concert, to
ss27 the sxpeases Of travel Of every
kind of grss, suite Of persons, con.
s,sting Of servants, secretaries, &c. -saisfes
Of seivants-sn immenss outlay for . nu.
meroos orches,fa--oficers, Sc, sad oihsr
attendant expenses, which esnass - psr,,e.
ularized. and ~h,eh will swell ihe nightly er.
perse. tn over $4,000. and ., some concerts
Ia $4,000. Nuw, dedueiing tho H. kets lof
the press, there sts ahou, $500 sssts in Trip.
pier. Hall. Al 81 ifevery scn, ~as filled,
Bsraum would sink money nightly.
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APATRIOT OF THE oLDEN TINE.

Alta large aud enthusiastic Union Meeting
Of the ci;zsns Of Mcintosh county, (Ga.,) Of
both political parties, a patriotic Union speech
was made by the Hon. Thos. SpaIdiDg, who,
says the Ssynnnuh Republican, is Demo.
crs,, and the only surviving member Of the
Convention which framed the Constitution oil
Georgia. tie was elected a delegate by the
Union Meeting to the Georgia Convention
and although he is now ve'g'ng on . cent?
~, declared that he would e"desvor 20 react
hts post though he died on the road.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13

The discovery hiss recenily been made
BILE minerals. A number of silver, lead,
gold, aud marble mines have been examined.
Some of them are already worked, and ar.
raogemea's are making to prosecute mioicg
operations 10 considerable extent.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13
Cotton

This article is nov bringing very fai.
price. Ia Charleston, on the S.h instant,
700 bales were sold at l3a. In Colum.
bia. during the week ending on the 9th, A..
SOL bales were sold at prices ranging from
l2 q l3a. la Camden, On the 9Th it i. quo.
ted al Iii ID. Ia Cheraw, for the week
ending on the 5h, 1000 bales we're sold at
ia al2s.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-11-13
Acttom-Nol Talk.

We must confess our delight To see such
sober, practical view Of 'hngs in South. Cap
lima as Is the following from The Charieao"
DaiIv Sun. II hits the nail directly upon
iha head, and will apply to other i"'''udes be-
sides Charleston. The South is upo" the
right tack now--ii she viii only follow II
with energy and perseverance,. Cannot some
thing be done q, our Capita this winter to
orpanizs . system Of Home Protection Tor
the Sou,h! But to the extract :-Rich. k'p.
HOME QUESTIONS FOR HOME DIGEs.
TON.
The South has confssssdy made no incon.
siderable advance in manufacturing and IN.
lie nal improvement during the last teu years;
and i, has been the resul, Of the VA wsged
upon her by Northern fsnsiicism. But this
advance has NOT beea so great ~ II ought TO
have been. While We have been warding
IF the ihrusis of sboliiionism with words and
resolves, we have paid too little attention TO
smsr means Of sec,innal iudepspdence.-
John Bull told W years ago that the bes, way
TO rrsusciiate q drowned Yankee was to
starch his,pockets. Why do we esn9tSu's
so much TO The lining Of that capac,ous Nor'h'
ern pocket Here has been our & ca. error.
We have only to keep "the dimes" out Of
that pocket, If we would bring Northern Jon.
a,han to +" realizing sense "of wha, is good
70. himself.
Better than all our political sction-un.
less that action brings about Immediately one
desired re,ult-would be vigorous prosecu.
ton Of The manufacturing interests Of the
Soulh.
Our Planters resolve 10 employ no more
Northern vessels in their carrying and Why
are not vessels a, once laid upon the stocks
for lha, purpose why are not the con
mefcial community building ships TO carry
our staple to E"repei We want steamships
to run between the Southern States and Eu
rope. We want railroads and plank roads
to reach away into the extreme parts OF the
Southern Staiss-even to the valley Of tho
Ohio-to command the trade that legitimate.
" belongs to ne. We mus, encourage in.
venture and mechanical talent among Us, and
give their place above mere slave lsbor.-
M,llions o. dollars have gone into 'nal pocket
r heretofore, because our capitalists have per.
"
po,,ao' aoo 30 'a'uaoe'
1 NO" are we 70 acco"phs" 81 WI" o'"'
ply by building ships and factories. Every
factory Of large class tUi, will furnish live.
lihood to al least one thousand persons. aud
retain tho fruit Of their labor AT home. For
Tue s,"P''' sfN,s o. cor" o,oe,n SsN'"H
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Tract of Land,
WAElNNa
BOOT and SHOE MAKING

in oil its various bssnche,. in ny unsufp:st. "
any workman in this section Of csunt'y. Ins ~
ie'Ias with which his work il put up shall % )"
wry besi. his fl. shall be satisfactory snd his
yes moderate. In = worJ. M pains will % 'p.
to pleass ell ~ho may fsvor him ~i'h their eu'''"
Ready Made work constantly o" h''''
lie returns his thanks for the encouragement " y,
received, and respectfully sol;cits coo''"".n',, a
past fsvors feeling assured that oil who g''e ~
one trial win give him smother.
November 8, 1850. 4Si
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EYM8NgLNs

Married in Bracket Tawn, Burke county, on The
Shh nlt by the Rev. Mr. Parker. Captain JOHN T.
HuKE. aud Miss CATHERINE W. yoang,a
daughter OF Col w. ]. Alexander.
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1DdDNa

IN Monree. Union cann,y, on the ala, uli, WV
MCKEE. con Of Mr. Hugh " and Mira Mnsu',
Houston
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THURSDAY, NOV'B'R a. 1850.

q WILLIAM THOMPSON. Eco. j. our a.
rent in Baltimore, authorized to obtain advertise
meats and subscriptions, and TO grant receipts.
uE. w. CARR. Esq, is our agent in Fhiladel.
ph;s authorized 10 obtain advertisements and pro-
cure subscriptions,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

by virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
AS County, the undersigned Commissioner will, Fri
day the 9Th Of December next proceedun the premises
TO sell the TRACT OF LAND belonging to the estate
of Samuel McCutchen sen Decd lying about hafa mile
from the village of Middlebrook in the County of Augusta
and adjoining the lands Of John Randolph and others Tins
tract consists 10 about go Acres, which will be sold
subject to the ncumbance of the Widows life estate in 81
4CRES thereof lis soil is ofexceIlent qualy-s well
waered and timbered, and has, as whole, the character
of being of the best plantations in the upper part of the
county.
TERMS.-So much money in hand as will be necessary
pay the cost of suit and expenses of Sale The balance
Of the purchase money in four equal instruments payable on
credit of six, twelve, eighteen and tweniyfour months
The purchaser executing bond therefor with gond personal
security, and The title retained until the last nstamenl shall
have been paid
Possession of all except the Dover Land, given day OF
SALE with reservation Of the crop of grain growing
thereon. JOHN NEWTON, Comm'r.
November 20, IS50-,tds
NJ Rockingham Register and Lexington Gazette,
copy weeks and mark cosl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
$50 Acres Flavahna land
FOR SALE.
80 o.s-

Will sell at public auction on the premises, Neyem-
Der 2Sth. 1850, my TRACT OF LAND on Hard
ware River, about4s es Norheasto Of Scollsvle. The
Land is in good state ofmprovement ard is susceptible
of being made decidedly Ire best Farm of its size in The
neighbJrhood 1t is well adapted to the growth OF clover
and shows the good effects OF plaster when applied To tho
growing cros preemuenl degree. The buildings are
convenient and suited to small family-there aIe large
number of good Springs of good water as This or any
other neghborhoot boast ola fine young Peach Or
card and many other valuable fruit trees on lhe premises
At The same time ud place, will sell my Crops Stock,
Household and Kitchen Funiiure-also my Farm impe-
menls valuable pain of Mules, and two Horses
Terms made known at the sae which will be liberal as
am vey desrous odispose Of ny properly pay my debts
and change my business. Ny wife on lie premises viii
give any information wanted tsIsGns can communicate
with me through her. Her Post olce is Ss0'ls Ferry
Al5emarle County, Virginia. n,-n,,,,,,u
November 6, l65O-ds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
Register OF the Virginia Debates.

TENE undersigned proposes to publish during the session
Of the VIRGINIA REFORM CONVENTION,
should sufficient number of subscribers be obtained during
the recess justify the enterprise, REGISTER of the
Debates and proceedings Of the Convention taken down
and written by corps the experienced STENoe
RAPHERs to be had in the country.
The Register of Virgia Debates will be published in
quarto orm good paper and with clear type and will
he completed, when the Convention shall have closed lis
abors with copy Of the New Constitution together with
the Of the people upon when it shall have been off,
cia ascerained The whole to constitute volume Of
convenient size for binding aud preservation Judging from
the ability displayed in the discussion during the short
sion previous the adjournment may be safely asserted
that the Debates of the Virginia Reform Convention are
likely to possess more than ordinary interest 10 the public
TERNs.---For one copy of the Register So. Two
copies to one address for So Nocopy sent until the money
has been received by the publisher.
n B-Shoud the requisite number of subscribers not be
obtained such persons may have forwarded the amount
of subscriptions shall be credued the extent of their
mance The books of the Richmond Republican, and The
Semi Weekly edition of that paper will be forwarded 10 the
amount Of 49, in lieu of the Register.
Address, RO. II. GALLAHER,
Republican Office, Richmond. Va.
Novenher 81 1SS0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

'gNHE undersigned offers for sale the Tract Land late
ly belonging to Ballze Lulz, decd, on which he re-
sided. lying the head waters of Naked Creek about
three miles from Mt. Sidney. II contains about $50 A
cres fine Limestone clay soil, of which 140 Acres are
cleared and in good heart, the residue sexcelenty timber
ed. The Improvements consist Of good two story LOG
HOUSE, with all the other uthouses suitable for
such Farm, such Barn, Stables, Granery, &c. A
full description necessary purchasers will call
and examine for themselves.
The Terms, which will be accommodating, will be made
known by the Undersigned who resides adjoining the prem
ises. HENRY LUTZ, Executor.
October 16. 1o50-9.
DE- Rockingham Register and Winchester Republi-
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AUGUSTA LAND In MARKLT.

IAVING determined 10 leave old Augusta Clearly as
love herr and perhaps the State, offer for sale the
little FARM on which live, situated on the main road
leading from New Hope TO Waynesborough, three miles
from the former and six miles from The latter place. TN
Tract contains LIZ "a Acres, with toerable improve.
ments, and is in fine state Of cultivation with between
three and four Acres Of excellent Meadow, and never
falling stream of wafer running through it, also the best
kind Of Spring within twtuty yards Of the House.
further description is deemed unnecessary, as all in want
of such property will doubtless examine and Judge for them
Selves as they are respectfully invited to do.
Iflhe above properly is sold privately before Saur
day the 2st of December next, will that day at l.
O'Clock be offered public sale, when terms will DO made
known, and due attendance given by
GEORGE PETERS.
N. B.-Tf sold privately, due notice will be given.
November 10 lS50-tds
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TAVERN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

yUNHE undersigned offers for sale that valuable property
in Waynesboro'. known the V.4E,NESB OR %
HOTEL, now in the occupancy Of W. w. Gibbs Esq.
The House is large and convenient with all necessary
buildings there is attached large Frame Stable this
property disposed of private sale, before Saturday
the 23d of November next il will that day he offered
at public auction The will be accommodating and
and made kRown the day of sale Any desiring in,
formation on the subject viii address me at Wayuesboro'
As Tavern Stand. the above is well known
ouire much to be said the subject am determined to
SELL and great bargain may be expected Possession will
he gven the Is, day of January next, at which time
will oer public auction, all ofmy Furniture in the
House. consisting Of Beds Tables, Chairs, &C., sc.
Terms made known at the sale.
WILLIAM CHAPMAN.
1871
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
i. II. III. STUART & ID. s. YOUNG

A. II. III. STUART & ID. 8. YOUNG
HAVE associated themselves in the practice of the Law,
under the firm and style Of STUART s. YOU'VE. The
partnership is formed for all the Courts holden at Staun-
ton, for the Superior and Quarterly Courts of Rockingham,
iugham, and the Superior Courts Of ROckbridge.
d. S. Young will give prompt and faithful attention TO
any business that may be cOnided The firm and will ad
wise and confer with Mr.. Stuart, during his residence
Washington which. if not po,racted beyond two years
will not prevent his personal appearance before the Courts
in all tga,ed causes they scarcely in the present
stale of M dockeis be called before the lapse Of that time
Is d. S. Young occupies Mr. Stuars Office, and may
be found there during business hours.
Stanton, Nov. 20, S50-if.