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PARKER'S new Fancy store,
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8 Isaac Wildrick
4 George H-Bro,cn
S Rodman M Price
New YoRK.
/ John G Floyd
9 Obadiah Bo,one
3 Emanuel B Hart
4 J II II Hasces
S George Briggs
6 James Brooks
7 Abraham p Stevens
8 Gilbert Dean
8 William Murray
10 Marils Schoommaker
III Josiah Sutherland, jr
l2 David L Seymour
Is John l. Schoolcratt
IA John II Boyd
Is Joseph Russell
l6 John Wells
II Alex Fl Buell.
Is Preston King
IS Willard Ives
20 Timothy Jenkins
81 William w Snow
% Henry Bennett
% Leander Bsbcock
"a Daniel T. Jones
.25 Thomas Y Kow, jr
90 HIS Walbidge
81 Vim S SackeH
% a M Schern,erhorn
% Jedediah Hoyord
80 Reuben ROBBIE
81 Frederick s Martin
80 S G Ha,cen
80 augustus p HascaH
"a Lorenzo Burro,cs
NORTH CAROLINA.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

We understood yesterday, that Judge Colt, Of
the Criminal Court, had counselled the Grand
Jury against finding bills for indictment against
the merchants who refuse to pay taxes under the
Merchants License Law, until, at least, q de-
.cision shall have been rendered in the case of
MesSrs. Crow. McCresry & Tevis, now before
the Supreme Court. At a former time when this
case was carried to that Court, it was decided
that the law'by which the State had imposed,
and sought to collect, a tax on merchants licen.
ces was unconstitutional. The case has been re-
opened. and its final decision, at the next term
Of the Supreme Court, will, Of course, affect all
others similar to it. Judge Colt acted properly
when he instructed the Grand Jury now in ses-
sion to leave the whole matter to some future
jury. Whether it be now declared that the law
is unconstitutional or not. it will be time after the
decision shall have been rendered, to proceed to
collect the taxes. Premature action on the part
|ofthe Grand Jury would be iraught with annoy
ing inconvenience to fovr or five hundred mer-
|ohants, who come under the provisions Of the
law in question; would entail heavy expense in
the county, and after all, in the event that the
previous Judgment on the matter of constitution.
'ality, 10 affirmed, as will probably be the case
would prove an entirely useless measure, attend.
ed with evil results to both the interested parties,
It is also probable that the Legislature, at it,
present session. will change the whole system
of collecting the revenue-in which case The Ii.
'cense tax will be dispensed with altogether
st. Louis Republican, 9Th inst.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10
CALIFORNIA;

The Columbia Statesman speaking Of the i'm.
mense emigration Of last year, and the great re-
action that has since taken place, says:-"At this
period last year the whole Western world was
in a state Of fermentation on the subject Of the
gold mines in California. The public mind was
thoroughly crazed and nearly all our population
lost their reason. Every man you encountered,
whether in the streets, highways or their homes,
was either fixing for q trip to California or help.
ing somebody else to fix. All the business en-
ergies of the country, together with all the spare
were absorbed in this one grand idea Of
gold seeking. Now mark the diferencel Dis
aster, disappointment and death have marked the
Of last years emigration. The tide
strongly sets from instead Of to the FL Dorado.
Il has reached its full flow and begins 10 ebb.-
We feel the rebound of the ball, and it is truly
fearful. So great is the reaction-so iorcible is
the rebound--that we do not know of a single
man in the whole country who will cross the
plains to California the coming spring!"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

IL. The Nashville American speaks as fol-
lows of the defeat Of Benton:
Benton DErrATED!--A good Quaker was
once applied TO, by the members Of another
Church, to subscribe some money to aid in re-
building a Church. Now, the church in ques-
tion had a steeple, and the new one was TO have
the same ornament. To such APPENDICES the
Quakers are conscientiously opposed. But
"where there is a will there is a way;' and our
Quaker declined giving anything to build the new
steeple, but subscribed literally to enable his
friends TO pull down the old one.
We are somewhat in the category Of the Qua
ker. We are censcieniiously opposed to ~rejoic.
ing over the building up Of the Wings, bat we
must be permitted 10 give one good shout over
the pulling down Of that old humbug and traitor,
Tom Benton. Thank God! his fangs are torn
out, and his power Of mischief ended. It is very
probable that, in electing q Wing, the Democrats
of Missouri have elected a man no sounder on
the question Of southern rights than is Tom Ben
ton himself; but, at all events, we are done with
the responsibility GfBenton's course. Our party
is strong enough in the United States Senate 10
be able to spare one Senator from Missouri and
another from California. We shall be done with
all anxiety on account of that body, if we can
only hear Of the defeat of the hopeful son-in-law
Of Benton in California. -[Nashville American.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

"Sr. Louis UsIoH."--This Abolition sheet,
which one would suppose, at times, to be con-
Quoted by Fred. Douglas, aspirss to notice us in
one Of itsiate issues. Its Editor, perhaps, hopes
TO get into notice in this country by venturing
to speak Ofdecent people, falsely supposing that
one Of any self respect, would condescend to
wrangle with him. He thinks our paper 0deyo-
ted to the interests of the interior scampocracy."
Better be devoted to any ocraey, than that which
teaches him to come from the haun,s and dens of
abolition, and denounce the people Of this State
Is 100000 trafickers in human flesh and
blood" If senmpoeraey consists in preserving
the Union, the Constitution. and the rights Of the
people, against the wicked designs Of selfish and
unprincipled fanatics, who delight in raising the
storm of agitation and1sowing the seeds Of dis
union, then all are "scamps" in this section
We ask no political masters here. None Of us
belong to the tribe of tine and mine" We are
not bound to subserye tie interests and ambition
Of traitors, to the injury Of the country, and at
the sacrifice Of the peace and happiness Of the
people.
By what right does that piebald sheet call itself
democrGtie7 IF its Editor had the least respect
Tor the principles Of that party, be would cease
to divide and distract It. He would leave the
State. and let them fight out their battles with
success, as they were want to do before his feet
desecrated our soil.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

The election Of Richard Broadhead to the U.
s. Senate, from Pennsylvania, is regarded as a
geeattriumph over the Free-sOilers, anG as a vic
tory in favor Of the Union. He became a can.
didate with a full understanding that he would
substantive Fugitive Slave law to the letter, and
stand by al the great compromise measures Of
the last session Of Congress. This speaks well
for the Democracy Of the old Keystone State.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

WoRLD's FAIa.-The Washington papers con-
tain the official correspondence between MIR
Croskey, United States CONSUL at Southampton,
and the Secretary Of Stste, announcing that the
request made by the authorities Of the town, &c
the President Of the United States, 10 select that
port as the destination Of the vessel to convey
goods to the Worlds Fair, is accepted, and that
the proper order will be issued to tie command
er Of the ST. Lawrence. .
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10
D%BM0GRITIC BINNRR
LOUISIANA.
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 10, 1851.
To Qua SuBscR1BERs.--With our las.

To QUA SuBscRIBERs.--With our last
weeks issue, closed the first volume of the
'Banner" since we became the proprietor
Of the press, and We wish to remind our
friends that the first years subscription is
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yet small accounts when thrown together,
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may be avoided. The money We need. It
requires funds to conduct the paper, and
we can work much more cheerfully when
promptly paid for our labor.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

II The Legislature Of Ohio has passed reso-
lutions calling on Congress for appropriations to
improve the navigation of the Ohio, Mississippi
and Misiouri rivers; also to improve the harbors
ofthe western Lakes. A resolution also passed
asking Congress to encourage commerce to the
Pacific, by means of a railroad.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

DELAWARE SEAArol.-Jas. P. Bayard (dem-
ocrat) was 0 nths Path instant. elected United
States Senator, . BY two majority. The Demo-
OssaiS majority on joint ballot is eight.
Bayard u the first Democratic Senator ever
elected from that State, faiaa+ .
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

! T-"There u.s." said Plato, ono CONVEX.
tsation so agreeable as that of the man Of
integrity, who hears without any intention
TO bstray, .nd speaks without any intention
10 deceive" -
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

AZ The largest draft ever drawnby the Post
Office Department was drawn few days ago in
New York. It was in favor ofthe English Gov
eminent, to balance postage account, and amounts
to $l87, 900,
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

II David S. Kaufman, member to Congress
from the State of Texas, was seized with sudden
illness, on the 3lst ult. whilst returning from
the House, and died few minutes after reach
ing his room.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

II. Tennessee furnishes a block Of marble
for the Washington Monument, with the follow.
ing rscriptisn-"Tennessee: The Federal Tn.
ion-it must be preserved"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

II Potomac. the Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Patriot, says that Col. G. T. N
Davis, chief clerk in the War Department, has
sent in his resignation, to take effect from the first
of March next.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

u Gen. Dodge has been reelected Senator
|of the U. s. from the State of Wisconsin, for six
years from the 9TH Of March next. He was
almost without opposition.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

The Massachusetts Legislature have not
yet succeeded in eleetinga United States sena-
tor. The 9Th ballot stood for Sumner (~freesOil
dslaOcrat) 1871 Winthrop (~freesOil whig) 40;
scattering SO. f..-
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

a. Mr: Riggs, teacher Of Music, we under
stand has organised in this place a class Of 60 Or
0stpdsnts; with 3 fair prospect Of large addi-
tisns to- the school. taaar,a ag,
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

IL The Judgment in the cases of Reed and
Clsmens, tried in Richmond, Va, for murder on
the high so, has Been suspended by the Court,
in order that further consultation may be had.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

Somsbedy,-naps unknown, has left at the
Lndi1g e Gen. Harrison's farm, at North Bend,
aassaifeispt Marble Monnment, in memory Of
the illuitriOus ex-President. The family have
notshs least intimstion from whence it comes.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

II Hon. John z Richmond, of the ILL.,
nois State Senate Nm accsp. our thanks
for valuable documents.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

Ths citizens a[ EhseIing, Va, have voted to
Subscribe $2ps 70 the Central Ohio Railroad.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

Some astounding developments relative to the
disappearance of a young girl, named
Brown, the daughter of a man who is an abOli'
zionist. are being made in Boston. 1t appears
that the father had expressed himself Indifferent
as to whether his daughter. married a white man
or a negro. She took him at his word, and
few weeks since eloped with a black man, maj.
ried him, and, in his company. went 10 the diff
dens in Ann street, in one Of which she
was discovered by an officer, and carried 10 her
father, She is now in the Lunatic Asylum
The affair has been hushed up on account Ofthe
respectability Of the parties.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

TIE New PosTAeE BILL--Proposed .Annsnd-
nssuts.-The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune says:
l understand that Gen. Rusk, the Chairman Of
the Committee on Post Offices Of the Senate, will
bring in some material amendments TO the Post
Office bill as sent upfrom the House. The most
material one of which will be The substitution Of
the rate Of three cents for prepaid letters, and
five cents for those unpaid.
The public mind is scarcely made up. he thinks,
for any greater change than this at present.
Another amencment will probably be the SUBJ
stitute of a stamped envelope for the present mode
of stamps.
1t appears that the Government is defrauded
to a large amount by individuals tearing of the
present stamps and using them over again. a
piece Of fraud which would be impossible with
an envelope stamped on the paper composing it.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

y Gen. Cass, in a recent letter to friends in
Baltimore, uses the following patriotic language
"Let us all, Wings and Democrats. unite ir
this holy duty, and rescue the ark Of the consti'
tuition from the peril that surrounds it. Let US
preserve our respective principles Of policy and
administration; let the Wing remain a Wing, and
the Democrat a Democrat; but in the great work
of protecting this last and best refuge Of human
freedom from external and internal foes, let Us
Join together head and heart, and this end once
obtained, we can 70 on our way rejoicing to con-
tinue that contest Of action and of opinion which
seems essential to the free and constitutional ac-
ton Of our Government"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-10

the accused was convicted or not. He then
went on to remark at some length on the
impolicy Of the present law and urging the
passage of the bill.
The question being on agreeing to the
report Of the committee recommending the
striking out so much of the original bill as
repealed the llth section of the law refer
red to.
Mr.. Doherty moved to disagree to that
part Of the report relating to striking out
said 18th section.
Mr.. Campbell went into an explanation
Of the views which governed the committee
and argued against the policy and reason
Of repeating the llth section ofths law reg
ulating costs in criminal cases.
MI. Sanders said he was compelled "a
disagree to the report of the committee
He advocated the repeal Of the l1th sec.
ton, inasmuch as the present Law operated
greatly to the prejudice of the poor end un.
fortunate. His purpose was to place III.
poor and the rich on an equal footing he
fore the criminal tribunals Of the coun
Try.
Mr.. Hatcher moved to rs-coamit the bill
to the committee with instructions to hrinI
in a bill in conformity to their report.
Mr.. Harrison said ha had not brought /
this bill without due reflection, and he We