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ENEReEr1c MEN. We love our upright, enterpris-
ing, energetic men. Pull them this way and then
the other, and they only bind but not break. Throw
them down, and in a twinkle they on their feet
again. Bury them in the mud, and in half an hour
they would be out and as dry as new dollar. They
not yawning away their existence, as if they had
only come into the world half made up. Such men
you cannot keep down destroy. But for such
men the world would be fungus. They your
Luthers, Cavins, Knoxes, Wesleys, Whitfelds, and
a host of others in theology-your Alexanders,
Cesars, Hannibas, CromwelIs, Bonapartes, Neys,
Waynes, and Jacksons, the field of battle-your
Archimedes, Fultons, and Whitneys, in the mechan-
ical and sciences. They the salt and spice
of the earth. Who but them start noble and useful
projects? They build our cities and rear our manu-
factories they plunge into the forest, and soon
bowling wilderness is converted into beautiful palaces
for the abode of man-they whten the blue ETHEREAL
with their sails and blacken the heavens with
their and furnaces. Difficulties deter them
not-they grasp with the rapidly of lightning OBJ
stacIes that thrown in their way, and hur them
away from them with force like thunder in Destroy
ing noxious vaPors. Blessings on such men. Their
force and vitality of Character should serve as ex-
amples for young men. What is life good for if it
is not actively employed? The more rubs a man
gets the more polished he becomes.
Cincinnati NonpnreiL
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EUROPE AN PoLITIcs. Lord Palmerston's retire.
from the British ministry forms the chief topic
of discussion in the papers received by the Asia,
is rightly regarded event big with importance
the future Of European politics. Some of the Lon
difference with his colleague his approval OF Lou
is Napoleon's coup d'eat, and his course in
nicatng that approval without the sanction of the
ministry but the exact degree Of truth in this state
men and the others that in circulation will not
be known until the assembling of Parliament. The
proceedings OF the Austrian government, and their
permit doubt to exist as to the light in which
they view it, The results which they anticipate from
it in relation to The policy of England towards con-
tnenta absolusm. The authorities of Vienna evince
their appreciation of the fact that Lord Pa!merston
alone swayed the influence of the Russell ministry on
the side ofberaIism, and that, having got rid of him.
English diplomacy will be no longer formidable OBJ
stacIe in the way of their plans. Admitting Lord
Granville to be as amiabe he is represented to be-
the feeling all but general the part of the Eng
sh press, as we'll as of the correspondents of the
most reliable of contemporaries, that he Is not
the man most fitted to be entrusted with the manage
OF the foreign policy of Britain at the present
emergency.
The statements of the Paris correspondent of the
London Daily NeWs in regard to the probable foreign
policy of Louis Napoleon at least plausible, and
as such important. His declarations of his intentions
maiDtan constitutional liberty and pacific policy,
are conveniently generalized; but whether general
or specific, neither France the world expect
that they will be held to be obligatory upon him.
Washington Republic.
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orr1NG FACTS FROM THE CENSUS.
stan Gooch's excellent December No. OF the Ste
10 ~ tbere is an Article from the American Jour-
Tssoritv, which developes some most interest
pal ,"O connected with the condition of the free
ing ''S' noouation of the United States. 10 prove
0'S' social condition is entirely inimcal to their
bal "0 n,osperity, items from statistical table,
ys Yd from the U. s. census Of 1850, are brought
com" 70 show the amazing prevalence of insanity
fSa :1,cv among our free cOlOred population, over
aad :.o. and slaves. Gould any one believe, with
the fact in black and white before his eyes. that
out mresnM colored person in the State of Maine
H"S Iot or Iunalic Though there is a.gradual i'm
lsaH 's in their condition, as we proceed West
pfo'o it is evident that the free States are the
and w.. abodes of idiocy and unacy among the col
P fI,'. The following valuable table presents
0fSO the subject occupied by the thirteen original
vie" Ohio and Kentucky added, merely to
Sn~'. the same contrast between the old free and
sn0" S,,,os exists in the new. In the former there
s"'' colored persons who are idiots or luna
arc ho,e there is one in the latter. In Louisia-
''' here large majority of the population is col
n' VI fu,.6fths of them slaves, there is but
'lSu' noor uufortunates in 4,3lO who are insane.
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THE REV. SAMUEL b. McPHEETERS.
The following extract from the St. Louis Cores
pondent of the Presby Philadelphia, rela-
tive 10 the highly gifted and esteemed young Divine.
whose name heads this paragraph, will be read with
pleasure by his many acquaintances and friends in
this City. May success attend all his efforts in his
Holy Mission in the far West!
"On Sabbath evening, the 18th instant, the Rev.
SAMUEL B. MCPHEETERs installed pastor of
the Westminster Church. The night the COL
dest of the season nevertheless, the house was we'll
filled, and the services peculiarly impressive. The
attachment of this congregation to their minister has
been steadily increasing since he amongst them,
and is well deserved The earnest piety, the em-
neny social qualities and entire devotion to his work
cannot fail to render Mr.. McPheeters a successful
pastor, and one greatly beloved by his flock. The
increase Of this church is steady, and their prospects
never were better than at the PRESENT.
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Mr.. WEBSTER AND THE AUSTRIAN CHARGE. There

Mr.. WEBSTER AND THE AUSTRIAN CHARGE. There
appears to be truth in the statement recently put
forth by certain Washington letter writer's that the
Austrian Charge, M. Hulsemann, had addressed a
letter to the President, complaining of the recent
speech of Mr.. Webster at the Congressional dinner
to nj. Kossuth. That gentleman has addressed no
letter the President, but has taken occasion, it is
said, in conversation with Mr.. Fillmore, to grumble
at Kossuth's reception in this country, generally.
No notice, however, has been taken of his perturba
ton. Mr.. Webster's famous reply to NJ. Hulsemann,
in relation the foreign policy of the Government
of the United States, sadly disgruned that gentle
man the time, and it is said he has not recovered
his temper. OF course the presence of NJ. Kossuth
in Washington has not operated to soften the asper-
tiles of the excellent Cheveer, and he will Proba
bly, feel perfectly until the distinguished
Magyar shall leave our shores for Europe.
But whilst the Chevaer Hulsemann has taken NO
official umbrage at the receptions which have been
rendered Gov. Kossuth in his pilgrimage through the
Union, he is said to have detained pretty freely in
diplomatic circles against the improperly of an Amer
lean Secretary of State attending and speaking pub
licly at banquet given to revolutionary adventure
like M. Kossuth and he may have expressed hi
sentiments pretty freely this subject in familiar
conversation, Mr.. Fillmore, but hey ond this he
has not gone, and will not 60. So his passports will
not be rendered him. Richmond Times.
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JACKSON AND INTERVENTION. At the kossuth meet
ing, in Philadelphia, Col Small spoke thus in rela-
ton to what he supposed would be the opinions OF
Gen. Jackson, were he among US. Oh the subject OF
kossuth's mission:
hat do you think the immortal Jackson would
have said upon the subject of nonntervention at this
time? Immense cheering.1 l can imagine, gen.
tlemen. The old heo, watching with deep interest
the struggle between Hungary and Austria. and the
approach of the Russian Bear to take part against
the gallant Magyar, would have said at once to the
latter, 4" Halt there, Mr.. Bear, this is of your
business, we'll just draw ring and show the par
ties fair play, bur if you do mix in, look out for your
self, I'll be in tqo by the Eernal'' 1.-THE applause
and cheering at this remark of the most enthu
siastc character.
This is what is supposed Jackson would have said,
were he alive; but what he actually did say the
subject of Intervention, in of his annual MESA
ges, is as follows:
- In the view have given OF our connections with
foreign powers, illusions have been made to their do
mesc disturbances foreign wars to their revolu-
tions discussions. 1t may be proper to observe,
that this is done solely in where those events
affect political relations with them, or to show
their operation commerce. Further than this,
il is neither policy right to interfere. Our
best wishes all occasions, good Offices when
required, will be afforded to promote the domestic
tranquility and foreign peace fa nations with who
have any intercourse. Any intervention in their
affairs further than this. by the oppression Of
ociai opinion is contrary principles OF national
policy, and will always be avoided"
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FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,

q WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD; s. Co.. Raleigh, jan
uary Goth, 1852
Acknowledgment Globe.
Aparagus-Giant.
Beans-EarIy China, Valentine Royal Kidney, Red
sPecksed French Six Weeks, Horticultural Poie' and
Beets-EarIy Blood Turnip, Long B ood, Yellow So
gar, French and Sugar.
Cabbage-Early May. Early York, Large York, Ear
ly DIunhead, Early Sugar Loaf, Premium Winter
Drumhead, Large Bergen, Green Globe Savoy, Pre-
MUM Flat Dutch, and Red Dutch, for picking.
.Carrot-Early Horn, Long Orange, and Altringhau.
Ceery-Whte Solid, Rose Coloured, and Silver
Giant.
Cress-Curled or Peppergrass.
Cucumber-Early Frame, Early Cluster, Long Green,
White Turkey, and Small Gherkin.
Corn-Golden Sioux, Mammoth Sweet. Philadelphia
White, TuSkarora.
Egg PIant-PuIple and Large Round
Lettuce-Royal Cabbage, Ice Coss, Brown Dutch,
and Early Sesa.
Melon-Mountain Sprout, Long Island, Carolina,
Pine Apple, Yellow Cantelope, Green Cnron, Nutmeg,
Skima ms fine Melted and Beechwood. very hne
Musard-White and Brown.
Nasturtum.
onion-Whte Portugal, Silver Skin, Large Red and
Yellow Dutch.
parsley-Doube Curled and Myatt's Garnishng.
Parsnip-Large Dutch, Sugar, and Long Smooth.
Peas-Early CeGo Multi, Early Washington, Bishops
Prolific, Dwarf Marrowfat, Sugar edible pods) and
Tall Marrowtat.
Pepper-Long Cayenne. Bull Nose. Sweet Spanish.
Radish-Long Scarlet Early Short Top, Cherry Tug
nip. White rurnip, and Black Spanish
Rhubarb-M yatt's Victoria.
Satisfy or Vegetable Oyster
Spinage-Summer and Winter.
Squash-Early Bush, Crook Neck and Autuhnnal
Marrow.
Tomato-Large Red. Round Red, Large Yellow and
Pear shaped
Sage, Fennel, and Lavender
January 2olh. 1852. -22
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Gov. Johnston's of the bill repeating the act
denying the of the ails of Pennsylvania for the
detension of fugitiveslaves shows that donbledea-
ing wing in his true coIors. He put the bill in his
pocket the close Of the last session, and after cleo
pioneering during the late campaign, and finding him
self defeated by the people coming out to sustain the
compromise, shows his contempt for them by vetoing
that which they had just approved. The wings, as
party, have often resolved against the veto, oPposi
ton to which is of their principles, if they have
any. 1t confidently believed that the present leg
islature will remove the distractions a fair work.
ing of the act of Congress. Boston Post.
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DIVISION OF SI1RRV

According to previous notice large and respecta-
Die meeting was held on Saturday, the 18th of jan
uay' al Sloan, in Surry County, for the purpose of
taking into consideration the subdivision of said
ty. When, on motion of r. E.. Reeves, William
Gillian, Esq was called TO the Chair and David M.
Cooper appointed Secretary The object of the
ing being explained by the Chairman. on motion the
Chalr appointed the the following committee draft
Resolutions for the consideration of the meeting, viz:
X. E. Reeves. w. w. Wolf, VIM. r. LovilI, Jos.
Fulk, Jacob l.. Fulk, P. Corperney, John Ashburn.
Inc committee retired and after short absence re-
turned and reported the following Preamble and Res
olutIons, all of which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, an act was passed by the Legislature of
North Carolina in 1850, to divide Surry County CEN
trally' $50 as to form two new Counties out of the
same,
Therefore be IL ResolUed, by this meeting, that we
approve of the proposed subdivision of the County
of Surry and creating counties Of portions
Stokes, Snrry, Wilkes and Ashe. . ....
Resolued That we approve of all action heretofore
taken tor the purpose of devsing to bring about the
said division.
ResolUed, That we believe ourselves seriously ag-
grleved by the central division and county arrange
nents of our present county.
ResofUed, That we recommend union and concert,
energy and action in all friends of division in
ing our combined influence to bring about the
ResolOed, That we will support man for any
county office for either branch of the next Legs-
lature, unless he be avowed division and subdi-
vison man.
Resolued, That we approve of the proposed con-
venton to be held at Rockford, on Tuesday Of next
February Court and that the Chair appoint the fol-
lowing delegates TO attend said conventions viz P.
Evans, James Gliss, r. E. Reeves, w. R. Lovill.
Sias Whitaker, Isaac Whitaker, ]. E. Reeves, John
Reeves, Russell Jones, D. Nj. Cooper, F. Stone. P.
Jurney, A. Key, Henry Smith, A. Whitaker, B. F.
Cooper, William Kelly, Samuel Key, Paul Worth,
Louis Moore.
ResoIUed, That approve of War Hill as sui
table location of the county site of the proposed new
County.
RESOLVED, That we recommend the propriety of
holding election previous to the August Election,
in the territory for the proposed County, that
we may accurately learn the voice of the peo-
pie concerning said division-the time to be deter
mined by the general convention at Rockford.
Resokued, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Standard, Greensboro Patriot, and
the Salem Press.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
W. GILLIAN, Chr'n.
D. M. CouPER. Sec'u
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Equal SUFFRAGE. In to days paper will be found
proclamation by Gov. Reid, embracing the Act
passed the last session of the General Assembly,
preliminary to alteration in the fundamental law
of North Carolina. This is the initiaory step
towards extension of the right Of suffrage. 1t pro-
vdes for the abolition of the useless land quaIifca
ton necessary give free citizen the right to
for State Senator. and extends the privilege every
man possessed of the right to vote for member
of the House Of Commons. This modification of the
Constitution is demanded by and in accordance with
the true principles of political equality and republi'
canism, and We doubt not nne-tenths of the people
of the State in favor of its adoption. The act
tanned IN the pro camation secured constitutional
majority of hree-fiths in the last Legislature only
after the efforts of its friends. Inri
gung politicians of the Wing party, to promote
sona party interests attempted to Illustrate the eff
forts of wise extend the right of suffrage, but
truth and Justice prevailed and faction finally fled in
dismay. Having passed the last General Assembly,,
the constitution requires that 1t shall receive vote
of two-thrds by the next general Assembly. when it
will be submitted to the people for their ratification.
through the Legislature be secured, and that
also is certain if the representatives of the people
will be guided by the wishes of their constituents.
This great principle of popular right and justice
was first advocated in North Carolina by our present
Governor. 1t is now published in connection with
his name and it would proper that he should be
allowed by reelection, TO suPerintend its final in
corporation into the Constitution. He put forth this
doctrine in his first speech candidate for the Gu
bernatoria chair, and for it he is still contending.
principle so intimately connected with the liberties
Of the people. receive almost unanimous sup
from them. Colds. Rep. 8" Pat
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PROCLAMATION

A FhOCLAMAIION,
BIZ His ErcelLe,lcy Dawn S. REID, Governor of The
State of North Carolina. ..-s -
WHEREAS, three-ffhs of the whole number of menu
hers each House Of the General Assembly did the
last session pass the following Act:
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of North
, Carolina. ~
WHEREAS, The freehold qualification now required
for the electors for enbersof the Senate conflicts with
the fundamental principles of liberty Therefore,
SEC. ]. Be 1t enacted by the General ASsent6Ig Of
the State Of North Carolno and IS hereby enacted
by the authority Of the same, threo-6hs of the whole
number of members OF each House concurrng that the
second clause of third section of the first Article of the
amended Constitution ratified by the people of North
Carolina the second Monday OF November A. D..
1855, be amended by striking out the words and pos
sessed of freehold within the district of fifty
of land for six months next before the day of cleo
thot the said clause OF said section shall read
follows: All free white of the age of twenty
years (except is hereinafter declarcd) who have
been Inhabitants of any district within the State
twelve months Immediately preceding the day of any
election and shall have paid public taxes, shall be entitled
to vote for member of the Senate.
Sec. 3 Be it further enacted, That the Governor
of the State be- and he is hereby directed to issue his
Proclamation the people of North Carolina, at least
six months before the election for members of the
General Assembly, setting forth the purport of this Act
and the amendment the Constitution herein proposed,
which Proclamation shall he accompanied by true and
perfect copy Of the Act authenticated by the certificate
of the Secretary of State and both the Proclamation and
the copy of this Act the Governor of the shall
be published in all the newspapers of this State
and posted in the Court Houses of the respective Coun
ties in this State, at least six months before the election
of members to the next General Assembly.
Read three times and agreed to by three-6fths of the
whole number of members of each House respectively,
and ratified in General Assembly, this the Gath dav Of
January, 1851. G.. DOBBIN, S. H. G.
w. N. EDWARDS, 5. s..
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How is IT? In the proceedings of all the Wing
meetings that have been held recently in this State'
we have carefully watched and hunted for declara-
ton of WING principles but up to this time we have
not found what carefully sought at least moth
ing that looked like what wing principles used to be-
and defy any man earth to recognize the party
the party of ten years ago by other token
save the name. There is similarity that we can
perceive between thesentments which breathe through
the resolutions of the late meetings and the loudly
vociferated doctrines of 1910. Where is now the
great demand for the great measures " that alone
could save the country 1t is nowhere heard. Listen
toward Craven. toward Stokes, toward Forsyth, and
all round where wing meetings have been held, do you
hear the same old tune of 40 and A? No! We
only hear parody on the old song sung to tune as
different from the former the negro extravaganza
=" Old Ned - is from the Marsailles Mymn. And 1t
is something remarkable-the exceeding breyity OF
the new parody; Compromise, Fillmore and Ora
ham the stanZas it contains.
In sober earnest, should like to know if the
Wing party-the great Wing party-the universal
Wing party has any particular platform for the ap.
preaching Presidential contest and what is it
Is it the old platform a new one
Warrenk0n NeUS.
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A CoUP D'ETAT. This term having into
general use as the only which be applied to
the late movement of Louis Napoleon in France,
many persons inquire what is its precise meaning;
in reply to which answer, that literally it means
stroke of Safe but that according able French
photographer, it is measure which, though useful
the State is contrary the rules Of humanity and
iustice-in brief, measure of violence, arbi,
trary measure. 1t pronounced Koo da-tah.
Washington Republic.
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Pretty Coop. A New York correspondent of
the Boston Transcript tells good story, while Civ
ing account of the 6 Kossuth Reception - in that
city. Says he A gentlemany old man, who stood
near me, while the crowd were rendng the welkin
with their shouts for Kossuth and Hungary, exclam-
ed, Hurrah for your own country, you ID fools !!
Hurrah for your own government, whose blessings
you enjoy every day of your lves!''
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PHENOMENON. On Tuesday night, about9 o'clock,
our citizens had opportunity witness fall of
snow from a clear sky. There at the moment
clouds at the North, not extending higher, however,
than thirty-ive degrees above the horizon. The
stars were all shining in the zenith, and the fakes
fell perpendicuarly.
PHILADELPHIA North american, 5Eh inst.
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JUDGE BATTLE. If there is Judicial officer in
North Carolina that wears the ermine unsullied by
either prejudice, partality tavoriteism; that
dspenses justice without fear, favor, affection !;
that adds character dignity, and reverence to the
Bench; one that blends the character of gentleman,
ton, and wins the respect of every gentleman with
whom he associates, that officer is Judge Battle.
of the Judges of the Superior Court of North Caro-
lima. ASheuiHe Messenger.
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Democratic Meeting ia Wake.

A MEETING of the Democrats of Wake County
n will be held in the Town Hall, in Raleigh on Mon
day OF February Court for the purpose of appointing
Delegates to the State Convention; and also appoint
Delegates in Nashville elect Delegate from
this Congressional District the Baltimore Convention
A full attendance is requested.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
January 10, 1852. 90
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MARRCRD,

In Washington, Thursday evening, the 18th inst :,
by the Rev. Mr.. Greer, WILLIAM B. GULIcK, Esq,
Editor of the Goldsborough Republican and Patriot
Miss, LUCY BLoUNr, only daughter of Benjamin Rum
yon, Esq.
In Wayne county, the 18th inst, at the residence
of johnson Deans, Esq, by Thomas Edwards, ESQ.,
Col, John Skies to Miss Chiefly Farrell, daughter Of
Major Farrell, Esq, all of WAYNE.
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Roses AND Ice. The Plaqumine (La.) Sentinel
of Dec seth says the bushes in that place with
full blown roses them, were that day thicky
covered with glistening iccles. They presented a
singular contrast and very sight for that la-
tude. The recent snow storm also extended all
over Florida. and has probably injured the orange
trees TO a considerable 1t is unusual to see
such a snow storm in Florida.