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Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

CHoLERA-This fearful disease has
made its appearance in Ouachita and
Union counties. The Eldorado Union
of last week, mentions eight deaths as
having occurred on one plantation near
that place. 1t originated among. and was
confined to the slaves of gentleman who
had just landed from boat We also
learn that three deaths from cholera oc-
Cured at Camden on the 4th inst among
passengers who had just landed from the
steamer Aberdeen, from New Orleans,
and another, Mr. F. Jordon of Arkadelphia,
about Is miles above Camden, on the
same boat. The Camden Herald thinks
there is no cause of alarm, as no resident
of the place or of the county had ex.
perienced any symptoms Of the disease.
Thus far ii has been confined altogether
to immigrants, and others who had con-
tracted the disease on the river.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

JAvA.-A volcano called the Marepa,
in the island of Java, commenced in Sep
tember last, throwing out stones and
ashes, with loud explosions. The inhab-
itants fed in time, but million of coffee
trees were destroyed. Also the entire
tobacco crop.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTloN-During the
last few months bills have passed as fol-
lows: Maine exenlpts homestead TO the
value of $500; and, in the absence of a
homestead, personal property to that
amount. Vermont exempts homestead
to the value of $500; Iowa and Minnesota
40 acres Of land or lot; California, 800
acres of laud, or lot worth $500; De-
seret, it is said, secures home for every
family. Georgia, Texas. Michigan, Wis
consin, Pennsylvania and Connecticut
had previously enacted similar laws
Should not Arkansas pass similar act.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

President Taylor has dismissed the
Spanish Consul at New Orleans, Don
Carlas D. Espana, for his connection
with the Rey affair
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

ANOTHER OF THE Brownsville. B. F.
Brown formerly a clerk in the Pension
Office, and more recently the Loco
foco nominee for Door Keeper of the
House of Representatives. has, it appears
been engaged i'll purchasing claims
against the government for small amounts,
and by fictitious and forged vouchers
drawn large sums from the Treasury
Pending the election for Door Keeper, the
fact of his being connected with those
forgeries having leaked out, Mr. B. sloped.
This Mr.. Brown was the biographer of
the Northern aid Southern lives of Gen.
Cass. and the stump orator who during
the Presidential canvass proclaimed Gen.
Taylor an old coward. He too, was an
other martyr of the present administration.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

PENNsyLvANIA.-This State has not only
resumed payment of the interest of her
debt, but has a surplus on hand applicable
to the redemption of the principal.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

Mr.. CLAY's SPEEcH-The Baltimore
American says: The splendid speech of
Henry Clay demolishes the Bunknm
speech of Gen. Cass. and shows the ridi-
cuous figure the Michigan Senator pro-
poses to make of the country, in the mat.
;er of the Austrian Mission"
The correspondent of the Journal of
Commerce, says: 1.-The speech of MIR
Clay, made yesterday, is tine, well rea-
soned, and conservative argument, such
as suits the occasion, and the proper poll
CIV of our government. We want now,
above all things, in the management of
affairs, common sense and common pru-
dence.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13
Telegraphed to the N. o. Bulletin.
Fourteen Days Later From Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.

Ielegraphed to the ~. y. BuIIetam.
Fourteen Days Later From Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
Adrunce IN Cotton-Sales Of $4,000
bales-Coyn Market dull-Proposed
Change IN the Monetary System-Fur-
ther Reduction IN the Rate Of DIS
count by the Bank-President's Mes
sage Received.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25, 1850.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Hall
fax o'clock "Wednesday morning. Cot
ton had advanced in Liverpool fully one-
quarter of penny during the last two
weeks previous to the steamer depar-
ture. Flour had declined sixpence Corn
had likewise declined. No political news
of any importance.
u SECOND DISPATCH.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.
Additional News by the Niagars.
The Cotton market was buoysnt.-
Sales for the week ending OH the 18th,
sixty-nine thousand bales. Spectators
took forty-nine thousand Prices had
advanced quarter on all descriptions.
THlRD DlSPATCH.
BALAIMoRE, Jan. 25.
Additional News by the Niagara.
The HiberDia arrived a: Liverpool on
the 9th, her news caused great excitement
in Cotton. Early in the week preceding
the Niagara departure, it was discov-
cred that the Committee of Brokers had
made mistake in Understanding the
stock of Cotton to the extent of $4,000
bales. Notwithstanding this under esti-
mate the market in the preceding week
was buoyant, prices having advanced
lad on all descriptions. The committees
Upland and Mobile 3-4d. The Corn
market was dull throughout the kingdom
White Corn 30S, yellow 29s. Philade!.
phia and Baltimore Flour 25s Cd, Caual
23s. The bullion in the Bank of Eng
land was slightly reduced. The Bank
would still further reduce its rate OF dis
count. Money was extremely abundant.
American six per cents, 105 1-2 to l06.
1t was believed that an important
change in the monetary system of Eng
land would be adopted before Parliament
adjourned.
The Presidents Message has been very
extensively published in England. and
was very favorably received.
The French Assembly has been en-
gagged in discussing the rropriety of send
ing more troops TO the River La Plata
and decided not to do so. A proclama-
ton has been issued against the Clubs
and other political associations. Twenty
five thousand troops were to remain III
Rome to support the Pope.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

THE CALIFORNIA MEssAGE.-We pub
lish on our first page: the Message of
President Taylor to Congress, in conform
ity with a resolution of that body calling
for information relative to the formation
fearless, manly document, characteristic
of the old Hero, and its conciliatory and
patriotic spirit must produce the happiest
results, and receive the hearty commen-
dations of the well disposed of all parties.
Washington telegraph., 1850-02-13

Father Mathew was at Columpla' >.
c.. on the 18th ult., administering the
pledge to large numbers. He was Tor
mally aud cordially received.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

Whig majority, let nti-Raroad Wing candidates De
voted for and Democratic where the DemocIas nave
a like majority. Where the parties aPproacn an
equipoise, divide members. Although the m'scn'e!
be wholly Ismsdisd it sg mss 1s w i" psy to H., he
stockholders in the Central Road, ten, twenty or one
thousand dollars s,. to ho% es
Ooo am as decided friend 10 Railroads where
really Of use as any yaonS and sa Of Seac
c;ent advanaue to induce those interested in 1t to
in repair. would not word %f,s aga'hs. ,hst II: s
But do not believe, as have said before. 'la' us
income will be half enough to keep it in repair. 4
kept up i. must be at State expense as the road from
Henderson to Raleigh now is. TO this 'or -s; one;
canno, consent. The Legislature has as much ngnt
to compel me to keep my neighbors fences in repair
as his roads. Those who voted away our Two NIL
lions of dollars are in honor bound, to let US kho"
what sort Of North Carolina productions are 10 oe
carried on this road, in sufficient quantities to Justify
such an expenditure. Don't tell US about passengers
from other States. How are We to be benehtted oy
their flying across the State and eating and paying
for perhaps two meals victuals in their journey!
TAX PAYER
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

Keep II before the people, ,ha, DAWN mr.,
10 the Peoples Candidate for Governo, 49,. "IiD
the author and originator of Equal Surface ne Is
FEARLESS champion of popular rights; tha, he h.. e
advocated any change in the basis of
mat ne has but one set Of opinions for the peon,.
mol TWO sets, OF half dozen, like Gov Manv ,h
ne Is 'hefriend of safe and udicious system os a'
ma. improvements, but opposed to wild and ex,rav,"
scnemes calculated to involve the State in deb, ,
out advantage or profits that he is for ,akino g."
stand on the Slavery question, as the surest mean. y,
protecting the rights Of North Carolina am, of
ing the Union; that he is self.made man and ,t.
has been constantly growing upon the confidence :.
regard OF the people he has served in the Iep;s,,
and in Congress that he has no local views or
to accomplish, as the head of a Clique" but !.
Of the people, and will be their Governor, and M, ~
Governor of party and '' Clique' like Gov M"
Iy; that he ran over two thousand votes ahead of A.
Polk and Col. Hoke, at the election two Years s;."
and that he is of his election now. if tbo
Gratis in all portions of the State will turn ~,
poll their full vote. anu
The Federal war-cry is-"Taylor, Manly S,,,,.
and the Union." Let ours be-REID, Eou,l sns
rage, the Constitution, Southern Rights, the 1Inos
VICTORY! Under that flag we conoua,
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10
MARK THE DEMAGOGUE,

Why did Gov. Manly withhold his views in f,vo. -
abolishng the basis of representation in The Houso -,
Commons, until he got to the Vest? He was s;,.u.
on this point two years snce-he said notbino ,hon,
it in his Inaugural Address-no,hing in b;s ,,,.
" sodom " Speech; and two years since his upurin.
cpled partizans charged in the Wing papers ,h,,
Col. Reid was in favor of disturbing the b,s;s .f
representation, and that such change was ;nso
perably connected with Equal Suffrage In his )a,a
"Sodom" Speech, Gov. Manly audes to the L" com.
promise OF interests between the East and the Voc,
in 1885, and he speaks of the surprise with which
ne received the proposition to change the Consti,u.
ton in ls4s, which, he says awoke to life and mo.
ton this ratricidal strife'' Col. Reid's position on
these questions was we'll known then, as it is now
he is for Equal Sufrage-tha is, for allowing those
who vote in the Commons to vote in the Senate
also; and he neither proposed hen nor does he now
any thing calculated to awaken tratricidal strife"
But who is doing thisl What is Gov Manly at,
Proposing to change the basis Of representation in he
Legislature, and making an appeal, this ground for
Western suPport-arraying the East against the Nsst
hesitating at nothing which he may regard as cacu
lated to his reelection and to bolster up the
fallen fortunes of his party!
We call the attention of the people of the State
to this conduct of their Governor. Will his par,i
zans here attempt to justify it What will the Coun
ties of Wake, Warren, Edgecombe, franklin, Ons.
low, New Hanover, and others that might be men,
toned, say to this? Can our Western friends look
upon it with any other feeling than that Of contempt!
Charles Manly the champion ef Western interests !!
Charles Manly-who is denounced by Western
Wings as 's curse " to the State-the advocate of
Western doctrines and Western principles! Let
the demagogue be marked. Let all honest men, of
both parties Set their faces against the rank dishon
esty of his course; and let the ballotbox give
quieus, it ought and we believe it will, to his
demagoguism, his desperation, and his triaing with
the repose and peace of all sections of the State.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

GLORIOUS WHles.' "Gov. Manly leaves to-
day for the West to enter upon the duties of his
campaign. The glorious Whigs of the Western
Reserve" We are sure, will give him hearty and
enthusiastic welcome" Raleigh Register. 26th uk.
take the track Of his great Western Turnpike where
the people teel themselves deeply indebted to him
for his psrtality' to them. Is the Governor going
to survey the route again. If any more surveying
10 to be done, it ought to be done on this route.
Come, Governor, reLcnt, and let US have chance
yet. Survey our route now-you will find it much
nearer and better, and them South Caronans shant
catch you nethers Don't be so 'fraid of going near
South Carolina. Mountain Banner, (Whig.)
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Yesterdays ses-
sion of the House marked with great interest.
Mr.. Matterson having made statement, on the part
of MIR. Fi,z Henry Warren, controverting portion
of the personal explanation made the day before
by Mr.. Giddings, select committee of five was Or
dered to examine into the truth of the allegations in
the Boston Atlas against Mr.. G.. The Galphin case
was then taken up. and after three speeches upon it,
the previous question was seconded by the House,
Mr.. Schenck's proposition, virtually censuring the
Secretary of War, was then adopted by vote Of
yeas l5s, nays 25. The virtual censure Of the Pre-
sident, moved by Mr.. Thompson, Of Mississippi.
After which the friends of the administration endea-
vored for some time to effect adjournment by calls
for yeas and nays, &c.-the question before the
House being motion to lay on the table another
motion to reconsider the vote censuring the Presi-
dent. The adjournment was effected in this manner
at hzifrast 5, p. m. Onion Of Sunday last.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

One Of the strongest evidences of the desperation
of the Whig presses and leaders, is the manner in
which they are assaiIing Col. Reid. Never was 50
pure and honorable man so infamously abused. The
Wing presses, from Wilmington TO Buncombe, seem
to have banded together and taken solemn oath ia
lie him Io,ca. Vain hope! He will shake off these
les the lion shakes the dew-drops from his name.
He relies upon the honest masses of both parties to
do him justices and he prefers defeat to securing his
election by base and dishonorable means.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

We believe that opinion to some extent pre-
walls, that interest accruing on debts not made safe
by security of some kind, is not taxable; and we
understand that the opinion of the Attorney General
is quoted for that position. We have the direct au-
thorty of that officer for saying that such is not
nor ever has been his opinion If the debt is good,
it is "sasly secured" in the meaning of the Reve-
nue. law, notwithstanding there is neither bond sure
ty, nor security. We call the attention of the tax
listers and taxpayers of the State to this fact.
We are requested to say, also, that if any one
may have heretofore acted under this error, and not
listed good bonds, the may be repaired by Civ
ing in the heretofore unlisted interest.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

Convention that nominated Gov. Manly that will
vote for Col. Reid and another Whig that was not
in the Convention who will follow his example,
Again, we know of two other Wings who will not
vote at all. HiNsberongh Democrat.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

VlLLAINous ACT. Some miscreant placed rail
across the track of the Petersburg and Roanoke Rail
Road, about Ave miles from Petersburg, by which
the Engine was throw off Wednesday night. The
Engineer was seriously injured, and the Engine
knocked to pieces. Rich. Eng.
This will account for the delay, for the last two OF
three days, of the Northern Mail.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10
OUR GRANVILLE FRIENDS.

We have received from friend quite lengthy
account of discussion at Tallyho, Granville, the
29th ultimo, between Gen. McClanahan, Mr.. Cana.
dy, and others Of the candidates in that County We
have read this account attenvely, and, with every
disposition to oblige the writer, feel constrained
most respectfully 10 decline publishing it. Our col.
umns are open now as heretofore, to Communications
against we'll as for the Central Rail Road and In
ternal Improvements; and while we should cheer
fully publish any thing ''.a Looker-on'' mis- ght pre-
pare on the abstract question, or sketch Of Gen.
McClanahan's remarks on any occasion, in opPOsl-
tion to the Road to the Revenue Bill, yet our
Obligations to party nominees and to the Convention
system, would prevent US from opening our columns
to any thing designed calculated to affect those
nominees injuriously in the public mind. Gen. Nc
Clanahan no doubt spoke ably and eloquenty; and
if We were citizen Of Granville and he noml.
nee of the party, we should give him our support
recognizing, We do, test for Office but that I"
Democracy but while We say this, We must be al
lowed to express the hope that he aoiA not oppose
the Ticket, and the opinion that the Ticket, brought
out as it has been in accordance with party usage
is entitled to be supported and elected by the party!
No true Democrat (and Granville can boast no bet
ter Democrat than Gen. McClanahan has been,) e'e
opposed his party nominees, who did not at one time
another regret the act, whether beaten or success
full; and all experience has shown, that after nomna
tions have been fairly and regularly made, there Is no
safety in opposing them.
The communication of I" A Looker-on" " has been
handed over to another paper, as requested BY the
ter in case we declined to publish it.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

We have heard with much regret OF inc u's .,.,
R. N. Jeffreys, Esq. of this County, IN " :,h IN.
Mr.. Jefreys left home some months SINCE " soo,h
view of selecting place of residence IN "'' .,d
West. He was a worthy and useful citizen ''.dOp
death will be lamented by large circle
and ffiends.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

CONFESSION OF DIR. WEBSTER.
Our Northern exchanges contain the confession I"
Professor John w. Webster, as laid before the IL
ecutive Council of Massachusetts, the Cd insan'
He admits that he killed Dr.. Parkman, but says he
did it under high excitement, without pre@ediat0'
and that he cut up and concealed the body to escape
detection.
But short time before Dr.. Webster made "'
confession he prepared petition to the Governor '~
Council, in which he solemnly averred his lnns m
cence, in the presence of the Searcher of all hear"
We have no room for his confession to-day O''
shall publish it on Saturday next.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

The Greensborough Patriot goes heart and n'. :.
with Gov Manly for abolishing the federal basis u
the Commons and in favor of distributing the oe"'
Fund according to Federal population. We e'p''.
ed this. That paper may deny it, but its couu';. :.
for years past, have proved i. to be Eee'0's ..,
tendencies and an Abolition sympathiser. Go' -"
ly is welcome to all the Abolition votes he can
by his demagogueism and trrckery, in the oo'" c,n
Guilford. We warn the Shareholders oi INC 80.
that their vital interests are in jeopardy; they n'
only to open their eyes and see that Aoo"0"S Sh,n
rearing its horrid crest in their very midst
we warn them in vain?
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

long al the tax payers will hold their pockets open
One years delay surely could not have done very
great HARM And in one year the project might have
been explained to the people, and their opinions and
wishes in relation to it, ascertaned. But the matter
has an aspect worse still. This tax of two millions
ofdollars has been laid our shoulders by one man.
by the casting vote Of the Speaker of the Senate
ihe very high respect which entertain for a num-
Der OF the members of our Legislature, which passed
this bill in this way will not permit me to character
ize It as think it deserves; but must saw it was
wrong. Our citizens have long lived very happily
without Central Railroad, and one man should not
have been allowed to lay this heavy tax on them, in
case where no serious inconvenience could have
resulted from delay sufficient to allow of their be-
Ing consulted. This voting away money without
the previous knowledge and consent of those who
have It to pay, is evil of such magnitude and so
frequent occurrence, that most Of the States which
their old ones, have inserted special prohibitions
against such an abuse Of power in their fundamental
law As our own Constitution unfortunately contains
no such safeguard, the best means we have of evi-
deneng our dispeasure, is to refuse vote for any
man who gave his voice in favor of the passage OF
the charter Of the Central Road, and also deny on.
suaiages to any candidate for the Legislature in the
coming election who susians the passage of the BILL
Let those who opposed this road lay aside par
dresses and bring out anti-rairoad candidates and
eject them Except the matter of Freesoilism in
which the South should: know and will know no mar
here will in all probability be no subject of Fede-
al Poucs which will require the action of our mex,
Legislature. ''~~'
Inc most Jealous Wing or Democrat then NAV
ana with propIiety lay aside for the occasion
ns party Ieeings and bestow his ballot with view
n1 tlghts and interests of the citizens of North
e's''"@ "nefe there is decided aud certain
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

Hon. w. B. Shepard has been nominated, and has
accepted the nomination for the Senate, from Perqui.
ans and Pasq uotank.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-10

"Gov. Manly then commenced review Of the public
acts of COL Reid, by calling the attention Of the auditory
his [Col R's) votes in the State Legislature the
bill establishing Common Schools He gave a brief his
tory of the origin and object of this School fund. He said
the fund created to school the white children of the
State and particularly the poor and ignorant portion that
the votes of COL Reid had bcen to divert it from this
purpose and had been in part the of this fund be-
ing divided among the Counties according to federal num-
bers instead of being divided according to the white
ulaou should have been done. That by these
of COL Reds the West had lost thousands of dollars
nually and thus the wealthy slaveholdng counties of
the East, where they able send their children
abroad to school, received undue proportion of the
School fund.
He next showed up the satsfacton of all COL Reds
hobby Of free suffrage if the privilege of voting
for Senators allowed 10 every man entitled to
for member of the House of Commons, it would
not Col Reid contends equalze the right of suffrage.
For illustration The county of Onslow, with 500 voters
is entitled Senator while the counties of Wilkes
CALDWELL Burke and Mcdowell with 1000 voters, arc
only entitled one Senator This is glorious reform
basis Of representation to remedy this gross injustice
Gov Manlys views this subject appeared to meet with
the unanimous approval of Wings and Democrats"
The above, from Whig paper, confirms all we
have said in regard to Gov. Manlys position on the
federal population basis. 1t is stated in Wh;g pa
per, that he denounced Col Reid Salem, for voting
to distribute the School Fund according federal pop
ulation-argued the right of the West TO demand the
white basis at the hands of the wealthy slauehodne
Counties of the East "-and spoke of the present
basis of representation as working ssGROSS IN
JUSTICE" to the Western Counties. Further
comment, at present, is unnecessary.
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I Hon. w. B. Shepard has been nominated, and has
accepted the nomination for the Senate from Perqui.
ans and Pasquotank.