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Grafton.

Memory and imagination are,
doubtless, the most inscparablc of the
human faculties. It is difficult to
recur to the past without indulging
in comparison with the present aud
speculations on the future. We may
not evoke the shade of departed
events without contemplating both
their actual and prospective inF""n.
ces, and the changes which they have
wrought and are still operating on
the human destiny. On no rccur.
renee Of this day, consccrated as it
has been to national "reminiscences,
are reflections of this kind calculated
TO assume deeper interest or more
solemn import. Whether in retros-
pect or prospective whether on the
threshold ofnew events or in the in.
it:ative of tho future, or only in the
wake Of preceding causes whether,
in short, it be tho past, the pres.
ent, or the anticipated there are
materials enough in the topics they
suggest for thought and anxiety, as
well as for cxultation.
Little more than halfa century has
elapsed since the political world has
broken, as it we're, its leaden ccrc,
ments of despotism. Little more
than this short cycle of time has
transpired, whom loyalty was the only
political virtue, bigotry the only test
Of religion, and right accessible alone
through treason and rebellion. When
the quivering bowels of the slave
warmed the feet Of his tyrant lord,
when the bastile was living tomb for
al. violated allegiance; and when, as
now, the law rules tho prince as we'll
as the subject. protects the governed
as well rs empowers the governor,
and asserts majesty ms high above
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British crown.
In all these we doubtless recognise
the familiar and identical objections
Of our own day, aud surely VIC can
point you to no higher evidence than
the past to realize or to contlovcrt
them.
Even under the far better AUSPICES
the much higher incentives, and the
nobler aspirations that their example
has presented for our imitation, we
feel and VIC know full well the chill
ling influence Of timid and distracting
counseIs like these in repcling inju.
ries and avcr,ing agSressions Of ten
fold the magnitude and outrage of
theirs.
What, then must have been the
stern virture of those men contend.
ing with foes within, host sithout,
few, prosecuted, divided, and pro.
scribed-against remonstrarccs, men
aces, rabblc fears, and croaGing coun-
sells, who, for principle, (an abstract
principle, only to cvadc an insignh-
cant tax, y stirred up all The clements
Of national strife, invoked lhc storms
Of war, and stood unscathed, untcrri-
fed, and undismayod amidst its rage
and its dcsolation? Postcrily would
do but imperfect justice to ,hcir mo
tivcs we should render bat mis-
erb!e homage to the hcroism of those
who achieved our national indepcnd-
cnce--wcre We to suppose that it.
was the result OF unanimous coNnsrls
of popular dclibcration, or harmony
and concert Of action. Mott vas the
few, the wise and noble few, who
were in the van Of the contest then,
like South Carolina NOW. Those like
our Calhouns, our Nc DUTIES, and
oursElmorcs, leading, instead of be-
ing led by popular enthusiasm. Nay,
when tho battle of Lexington was
fought, Georgia was NOT therc--us
she is not here now. Even South
Carolina was then reposing IN pros.
raIeus peace, c'ic.iil'l ara a
fpstcred fayoritc, nursei in the
lap of fond and indnIgcnt parent
country. When aroused from he,
slumbers by the vcrbcra:ions OF the
battl. S roar, it was not to dclibcatc,
but to act; j. was not to purchase by
submission :. selfish exclusion from
the horrors Of war, but to rush in the
full tide Of her American sympathics
to share in The dangers ofthc contest.
Nor was she, too, without her own
domestic dissensons. While she
was battling with foreign foe at
Fort Moultric, Eutaw, and Camden,
and winning laurels from Eurorc's
bravcst soldiers, her richardson's,
her Sumtcrs and her Marions were
alike contcnlng for hard earned vic
tories over the bloody royalists of the
district of 9G and the indvmitablc 10y.
atty of the interior.
Much may be said to excuse the
reasonable opposition of tlose WHO
felt no wrong, who s;tN ~ principle
involved III The contest, Vho knew no
allegiance save that Of loyalty, who
had experienced the GIyovs, the mild.
ness, and hcncticcncc g the British
govcrnmcnt-who had crown pros.
porous and rich under lis liberal pa
tronage and efficient protection, and
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State Of North Carolima-Franklin Co.
1850.
Willis Afford. Benz. H. A!ford jeremiah Afford and
Williams and his wife Margaret C. Aliord us William
c. Afford anc Arthur F. Aiord-Pe,iton to sell Land
Warrant.
thus case it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the Defendants aforesaid are nonresiGents of the
State OF North Carolina, it is ordered that publication
be made in the North Carolina Standard, paper pub
shed in the City of Raleigh, for six successive weeks
warning the said William c. Afford and Arthur F. Al
ford to be and appear at the next Term Of this Court to
be held at the Court House, in the Town OF Louisburg
County and State aforesaid, the I'd Monday in March,
A. D. 1851 then and there to show cause, if any they
have why the prayer of the Petitioners should be
granted. the will be taken pro confesso, and
heard er pa,te, and Decree made accordingly.
Witness, Young Patterson. Clerk Of said Court at
Office the I'd Monday Of December, A. D., 1850.
Y. PATTERSON, C. Z. c.
January 18th. 1851. (Pr adv. SIS 62k) 24-6w.
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NUMBER s5s.

Mondays of the session will be dies non. SO far as
egisIation is concerned. Thus would be Consumed
seventeen DAYS of the session. leaving eighteen days
for the disposition Of all the appropriation bills Re-
ports of private bills were then made. The House
proceeded to the business on the Speaker 8 table.
The Speaker laid before the House an executive
muncaion relative to rank in the army. The bill to
continue the charter of the Potomac Insurance Com
pany of Georgetown was passed, with an amendment
rendering Stockholders liable Many bills were ia
ken up and referred. Upon the question of referring
a bill granting school lands in certain States, Mr..
Meade spoke in favor of giving the cd States fair
and equal share in the lands or their proceeds. Mr..
NJ offered instructions to that effect. He wished to
bring all the proceeds of the sales Of the public lands
into the treasury, for the purpose of meeting the pub
lie expenditures, the faires and most equal mode
of distribution; but if this could not be done, some
other equal mode ought to be adopted. After further
discussion, and referring several bills, the House
adjourned. Uni"n IF Wednesday last.
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CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate, yesterday, Mr..
Clay offered resolution with a view to pro,id by
Legislation for the prevention Of American vessels
and seamen from engaging in the slave trade, and for
refusing sea letters 10 American vessels sailing from
ports in Brazil to Aflica. This adopted. Mr..
Ewing offered resolution for inquiry whether the
expense of the California drydock, provided for at
the late session, could not be lessened. Lies over.
On motion Of Mr.. Downs, five thousand copies of the
report upon the means of improving the navigation
of the Lower Mississippi were ordered to be printed.
MIR. Seward offered a resolution for inquiry into
the exPediency Of raising the salary Of the professor
of drawing a, West Point The French spoIia,on
bill was taken up, and Mr. Hunter spoke at length
against it. Mr.. Seward took the floor, and will tol-
low.
In the House, on motion of MI. 1nge, the bills re-
lating to the District OF Columbia was made the
dor of the day for the second Tuesday in February.
MIR. Duer offered resolution for an inquiry, by tue
Committee on Military Affairs, into the expediency
of increasing the number of cadets at w est Point
Academy, which Was agreed to. Mr.. Bayy moved
to make certain appropriation bills special orders of
the day which was not agreed 10. Mr.. McCler.
nand offered resolution calling upon the President
Tor any information as to difficulties in Central Amer
ica and as to any difficulties between the United
States and British governments in regard to the con-
struction of the Bulwer and Clayton treaty but it
not adopted. The bill from the select commit
tee to expedite the execution OF the bounty land act
of the late session taken up and discussed dur
lug the day. Union ef Tuesday lust.
CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate, yesterday, after
petitions presented the resolutions offered by
Mr.. Badger for the amendment of the Senate rules
were debated. 1t was agreed that propositions might
be Withdrawn by the mover before amendment and
the ordering Of the yeas and nays. TIE proposition
to prohibit debate motions to takeup bills, &C.,
was rejected The French spoliation bill was taken
up, and Nh Seward delivered argument in its sup.
port.
In the House, the Speaker called the attention of
the body to the number of bills on his table. If the
House intended to act these bills at this session.
they ought (he said) to be disposed Of at early
day. After some remarks from Mr. Burt in favor Of
proceeding in the regular order of business. Mr..
Bayly stated that the House had already made the
deficiency bill the special for the 7h February, and
it would require three days to dispose of it, the mint
bill had been made the order for the 18th February,
! and its consideration would take two days; the
Board Of Accounts had been made the special order
for the 23d February, which wauId require two days
four days had been set apart for territorial business
aud one day for District of Columbia bills. Five
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The LEGISLATURE.

1HE LEOlSLAI URE.
We refer to our columns to-day, for the proceed
ings of this body from Monday to Wednesday eve
ming, inclusive.
On Thursday, in the Senate, warm discussion
took place the bill for the relief of purchasers Of
Cherokee lands, in which Messrs. Thomas, Cald-
of Burke, Haughton, and others took part. Messrs.
Caldwell and Thomas spoke, for time, under some
excitement, the question being on one of Mr.. Cald
wells amendments to the bill. Mr. Thomas asked
him if he not opposed to the bill. Mr.. Caldwell
said he was not-,hat he was friendly to it. Mr..
Thomas replied, that the Senate must see that the
effect of Mr.. Cadwell's amendments would be to
destroy the bill; and, so far the course of Mr..
Caldwell on this question concerned, the advo-
Gates Of the measure had good for excaiming
IS save US from our friends"
During the evening session, the bill passed its
third and last reading in the Senate, by vote of 80
to ii, and sent to the Commons for concurrence
The friends of this measure owe much to Mr..
Thomas of the Senate, and Mr.. Hayes of the Com
mons for the patience and perseverance with which
they have stood by it and advocated it in all its
stages, amid all the attacks, from certain hig quar-
tiers, which have been made upon it.
part of Thursday in considering and discussing the
Revenue bill.
Both Houses, i, will be seen, have determined to
adjourn sine die on Monday next. We fear, from
what learn of the state of the business before
them, that they cannot despatch all as it ought to be
done, by that day. We know the anxiety of members
to return to their homes but would it not be much bet
ter for the public interests committed to their CHARGE
to remain few days longer and complete their work.
than to adjourn, leaving matters of importance in an
unfinished state! Errors or omissions the part of
the Assembly, it must be remembered, will have to
stand two years. there is power to revise or per-
feet the work of tina, body. We make these sugges-
tions with all due respect We arc the advocate of
short sessions but wish TO the public busi-
fully and thoroughly done whether the sessions
be long or short.
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glory enough for many days! We have the high
qualification of announcing that yesterday elev-
en- o'clock, the House of Commons concurred, by a
considerable majority over the three6tths vote in the
amendments of the Senate, and the Equal Suffrage
bill was ordered to be enrolled.
The people are at last triumphant! All honor to
the author of this noble measure, and to its friends
of both parties, who have so faithfully stood by it
amid all attacks upon it, up this hour which
it with the light of victory!
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SECOND DISPATCH
NTARR TED,

In this City, Wednesday evening, the ED instant
by the Rev. Mr. Doub. Joseph J. Ryas, Esq, of this
City, to Mrs. E. 8. Hopkins, formerly OF St. Mary's
Georgia.
In Evercttsvile, the 2lat instant. by tho Rev. E.
II. Hooks, Mr.. Boas Hooks Of Wayne, to Miss Susan
Jernegan. Also, the evening, by the Rev. G.
H. Hooks, Mr.. Dewitt G. Shcrard to Miss Mamie Hooks
all Of Wayne.
In Alamance County, OF the 10Th instant Mr.. Meb-
ane Alexander to Miss Delilah Lineberry.
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REMARKS OF MIR. SHEPARD,
OF PASQUOTANK

Delivered in the Senate on w Wednesday last the % |
January. 1851, the Equal Suffrage bill.
Mr.. Shepard said, as he intended to give different
vote on this bill from the one he gave when the bill
first before the Senate, he would state to the
Senate his reasons for so doing. He would change
his vote, although he could not say his opinion on
the subject had undergone any change. He did not
stand here. however, to represent his individual opn-
ions, but to vote in such manner would best serve
the Interests Of his constituents.
We live in an age when society and all its inter-
ests seem undergoing continual changes. He wished
these changes were always Improvements, which in
his opinion far from being the case. As we can.
not stem the torrent that is sweeping over US, the
wisest course is to give it such direction as will
produce the least damage.
Since the vote was taken on this subject of Free
Suffrage, by which it was rejected few days ago,
hr had become convinced both by what occurred here
and since in the other body, that the question was
narrowed down choice of evils-either Free Stuff
rage or an unlimited Convenon-for as to this no
tion of limiting Convention, it was delusion.
Convention, assembled upon any of the plans
which had been mentioned, would be merely log
rolling affair, in which thing would be made to
carry another; and this Free Suffrage matter, which
had some popularity in all parts of the State would
1e made packhorse to carry all sorts Of changes.
For this he would vote to submit this matter
alone and unconnected to the people. He believed,
from the number of votes already given upon Free
Suffrage that large majority of both houses, sooner
than loose this little darling pet, would plunge the
State into all the unnecessary turmoil and uncertain
ty Of Convention, He would, therefore, vote to
send the hantliRg on its travels Our Constitution
wisely provides for its amendment by bill. 1t is the
only safe and fair way Of amending it, il is the only
way in which the people can know precisely wha,
amendments they are voting for He believed if a
Convention were called no matter what pro.esatjon,
gentlenen might make here the basis of representa-.
Zion would be altered, and that fundamental prnoipl
'of all Just and fair government-,hat taxation and
representation should 90 together-wouId be swept
from the Constitution of North CAROLINA. 10 pre-
vent 80 to the eastern portion Of orth
every shape; and to take from its advocates ever.
plausible ground, he would now vote for Free Stuff:
rage.
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STR RAYED

IRON the subscriber Hilliardson, Nash, N. c.
in the month of April last, light roam horse with
red and ail-four feet ten eleven inches high
years of age-paces slow but pleasantly under the
saddle. l think he was brought from Kentucky during
the winter of 849 and he has been traced in that dec-
ton since his departure.
Any information respecting the above Horse will be
thankfully received and liberal reward will be paid for
his delivery to me at Hilliardsten.
W. F. DRAKE.
January le, 1851. 25-t,d.
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SENATE CHAMBER,


Mr.. I1oLDEN-SIR: In the Standard Of TODAY
Fl nd the following editorial g In the Senate on Mon.
day evening" the bill for the relief of purchasers
Cherokee lands was taken up. Messrs. Bynuun and
Caldwell of Burke spoke against :he biIl,' &c.
eanno! think tina! you INTENDED to do me injustice in
msrepresented. Ii is IN point of fact, that
spoke against the bill, for should most assuredIy
not be wanting either in consistency or iudepsnd-
as to make speech against any measure, and
then turn right about and vote for it. did advocate
certain amendments to said bill, offered both BY Gen.
Bynun and myself and voted for them because
aought then, and still think, they ought to have been
adopted. They. however, were rejected, and then
voted for the original bill, stated in my remarks
would do, whether the amendments prevailed
Will you make the correction by giving this note an
insertion in your next issue. and obliye
Yours, &C., II. L. CALDWELL.
We certainly did not intend to msreprescnr Mr.
Cadwell's position. We did not hear all he said on
the OCCASION and impression was that he was op-
posed to the bill. We have very eheeriuIly given
him the opportunity Of speaking for himself on the
subj ret.
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Miss BREHRR. Miss Frederick Breraer, tho ac-
eompIished and agreeable Swedish authoress, arrived
at Mobile, Ala, the 7,h instant, and was the guest
of Mrs. DR.. LIE Vert, " of whom.'' says the N. Y.
Erpress, {" many pleasant memories lipger in many
northern hearts,"
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DTED,

In Fayette County Tennessee, the 22d of December
last DR.. Jacob G. Walker, formerly of Leasburg, Cas-
we'll County, North Carolina.
Lincherry.
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M1ssouaI. We have no final intelligence Of the
election for United States Senator from Missouri but
it is stated, pretty confidently, that Mr.. Benton has
been defeated. We hope this may turn out to be
true. He was certainly falling off in his votes
largely on the last ballots,
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Photographed for the Richmond Enouirer.1

nv NK" oRK, 5ahRaEy II, 1851,
The steamer Cherok kee and Prometheus arrived here
to-day with two and half millions Of dollars in gold
dust and large number Of passengers on board She
bring: California dates to the 18th qlt.
we learn by her that the steamer Falcon loft Chagres
on the 18th instant, aad that Captains Parker and
French had arrived at San francisco,
Ihe markets were overstocked and dull. Flour
Sl5 per Dbl; Pork 90 cts. per l5. Other articles
Were dull and declining.
Inc general news was unimportant, except that
destroyed 100000 dollars worth of property.
Ihe CbsleEs had disappeared from Kings.on.
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Mr.. HoKF, of Lincoln, does not please the editor
Of the Salisbury WaIchma": he was not elected with
that view, we believe. Lincsk9 Courier.
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MIR. SENATOR WASHINGTON.

Both the Convention organs in this City have read
a lecture to Mr.. Senator Washington, because he
moved reconsideration in the Senate of the Equal
Suffrage bill. The Register does the amable, but
still it expresses its regret" that ''gentleman of
his Republican views - should have moved to recon
slider such bill while the Times snaps and snarls,
generally and specially. Mr.. Washington's sole Of
fence is, that he stood by the interests Of his constt-
uents, involved in this matter, and by the repose
of the State and the compromises Of the State Const
tuition and it is for this he is taken task by the
white-basis papers Of this City.
Mr.. Woodfn, who made violent white-basis
Speech, is onpmented in the highest terms but
Messrs. Shepard and Washington, who stood by the
basis it is ecured, and the fact that the former
voted for Equal Suffrage to prevent Convention, is
emphasized and dwelt upon in the most significant:
manner.
The truth is the Wing party has been sectionaIzed
during the last six months; and we do not see how
Eastern gentlemen, who take sound AMI correct
view of things, continue to act with such party.
We refer to the columns of all the Whig papers of
this City for proof of what say.
The Democratic party is The party gf the State it
stands prepared at all times to do "equal and exact
justice - to all sections and all men.
Mr.. Senator Washington can speak for himself, and
defend himself. He is responsible to his consttu-
ents, and not to the Raleigh Register the inu
ences that control it. His course on this question
has shewn that he is not be intimdated in the dis
charge OF his duty.
When will the Register lecture again!
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FLORIDA. MI. Mallory, democrat, of Key West.
has been elected to the Senate of the United States
by the Legislature of Flo.ida, over Mr.. Yulee, the
democratic nominee.
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AOLUME XVII.

moved to strike out the subscription the part Of th
State, which amendment was adopted, and the p i'll
passed its second reading.
Also, in favor of the bill supplemental to the
several plank road bills, with certain amendments
which were adopted and the bill passed its second
reading.
Aso in favor of the bill to amend the act to ncor.
porate the Caldwell and Ashe Turnpike Company.
Considerable debate followed on this bill. Mr..
Rayner explained and advocated it. Finally the
friends of the bill agreed to amend the bill in several
particulars if it allowed pass its second read
ing The yeas and nays being called, the vote stood
yeas 49, nays 48. The Speaker voted aye, and the
bill passed its second reading.
MIR. Rayner also reported in favor Of the bill to
amend the Constitution of the State, (Mr. Mzell's
bill,) pending the consideration of which the House
took recess.
SEVEN O'CLOCK, p. NJ.
Mr.. Jones presented resolution in favor of Joseph
s. Hoke, which referred to the committee on
Propositions and Grievances.
BILLS AND REVOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING.
The Resolutions declaring certain inalienable rights
OF man, &C., introduced by Mr.. Fleming, having been
read, Mr. Eaton moved that the poetry and prose be
laid on the table, which motion prevailed-yeas g.,
nays 20.
The resolutions on reputation, introduced by Mr..
Brogden, were read second time, and, motion of
Mr. Fleming, laid on the table-yeas 60, nays l6.
ln9OfDOf.
ate Companies, &C.. were read second time and
passed.
Resolutions in favor of Col. John H. Wheeler and
Willis Gregory, were read second and third times
and passed.
The bill to enancipate James Langfod slave,
was read a second time, and, advocated by Messrs.
Barnes and Person of Northampton, and opposed by
Messrs. Jones, Mclean, and kalIum. when it was
rrjected-yeas 3s. nays 49.
The bill to provide for an Agricultural. Geological
and Minerological survey of the State was read
second time.
Mr.. Brogden opposed it, and Msssrs. Wiley, Ray
ner, and Saunders of w., advocated it, after some
discussion the bill passed its second and third read
ings-yeas Al, nays 80. (Great applause from all
quarters Of the House,
The bill to provide more efectually against trading
with slaves was read second time, and debated by
Messrs. Rayner, Mclean, Steele Scott Hill Of Cas-
well. when it was rejec,ed-yeas Il, nays 50.
The House then at ii o'clock, adjourned.