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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O-In the SENATE to-day
Hon. Lewis Cass made an able speech indicating
and defending his former assertion in relation with
Spain against the United States He cited many
facts proving such to be the serious intention of
those powers and deemed it his duty publicly to
warn his countrymen of an avowal which threaten
ed deeply to affect the interest of this country. He
spoke of the policy of Franco and England in rela
ton to Cuba, and enumerated the ships sent for the
protection of that island, &c. Mr. Mason, of Virgin
ia, followed, sustaining Mr.. Cass' views. He spoke
of the action of the English authorities at San Juan,
also her interference in the Sandwich Island, &c.
Mr. Clayton followed on the same topic.
The House passed bill graduating the price of
public lands, and then went into Committee of the
whole on the Diplomatic Bill. No action was had,
and nothing else of Importance transacted.
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fore been equal to every crsis-have preserved the
Union by their wisdom, and established wholesome
reforms in the States and that they now called
upon to perform another mission of wisdom and
statesmanship-to present to the country the only
political association which command the conf
dence of every part of the Union, because it main
tains principles comprehensive as that Union-to
shield the Ark of the Constitution from the rude
violence of reckless hands-to maintain that benef
cent system towards the inhabitants of other lands,
DESTROYS to change their allegiance which has added
so largely to the glory of the Repubic-to continue
both in spirit and letter. those principles of religious
freedom which they have invariably defended-to
establish in the several States, the just rights Of the
citizen, and to uphold in all cases, those great max
inns Of law which acknowledged as an essential
part of civilized Jurisprudence.
Resotred, That with these great objects in view,
will bury all minor and non essential differences,
and unite with heart and mind for the pre-
servation of the Federal Union in all its legitimate
harmony, the equal rights of every State i'll the
Confedcracy, and those fundamental Democratic
principles which the glory of our history, and
which will never to defend"
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SIGNIFICANT.

One of the most striking evidences of the already
waning power of the party of intolerance and
bigotry, is to be found in the recent of the
New York Herald. Bennett does not care whether
he is right wrong, so he speak for the ma or
ty, and thus ensure sale of his paper and an in
crease of dimes AT first he took strong ground for
the Know Nothings; he began to WAIVER
the freesoil messages of Gardner and Pollock appear
ed and he turned his batteries full upon the Order
as soon it further disgraced itself by electng Will
to the United States Senate. He has been COM
PEELED, by public indignation and prudent regard
for his interests, to protest against many of the
denominations of the order. In a recent number of
the Herald be says
ats discipline is too rigid for the moral atmosphere
of this cOuntry The giOLent oaths and penalties
attached to membership ofthe order are calculated
rather to excite detection and rebellion than broth
erly love and harmony. Between lnen of honor and
truth, in the relations of social life, simple declara
ton of good faith is enough In the secret caucuses
of the political parties which have existed since the
revolution of 1916, no other test has been deemed
necessary. The deSerter from Tammany Hall, for
example, has never been pursued with the penalties
of burning i'll ettigy, AMI a combined party persccu
ton against him i'll his private business affairs. Ne
ther the sacri ce of his soul 10 the deN H. nor the
loss of the means which support his family, have
followed the fixed law of his trcachery to the
SachemS.
In this respect the oaths, pains and penalties of
the Know-Nothng, imperiousiy demand the prun-
ing knife In this enlightened age, and among this
free and enlightened people, neither the te'rois Of
A0rd s,cearing tie spells IF Superstition, the
espionage othe Mquisiion, can be made to cork
ce~stutty. From the Grand National Council to the
lowest subordinate lodges of the Know-Nothings,
therefore, the first thing suggested by the late deec-
tons at Albany, and the symptoms of disruption in
Massachusetts, is radical modification of the cret
discipline of the order.
1t is generally understood that the Know-Noth-
81, L Il
of the Catholic Church and eligion. And here,
they may be transesndng the limits of constitution
law of the land, every man in this country is pro-
tected in his religious faith. The rights of the Cath
olic and Protestant the same, and cannot be
disturbed. As far, then, as the platform of the
Know-Nothings involves political prescription of
the Catholic because he is a Catholic, it conflicts
Scih the supreme lao Hostility to the political
worldly encroachments Of the Catholic hierarchy in
the management of our elections or in the monopoly
of their church property is another thing. When
Catholic prelate enters the political with his
flock at his back he and they responsible for the
consequences"
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PUBLIC MEETING IN oNsLow.

On Tuesday the 18th inst, meeting of the citi-
zens of Onslow was held in the Court house at Jack
sonville relative to the internal improvements con-
templated in their section of the State, and the
efforts of their representatives in the General As
sembly in behalf of the same John A Averitt being
chairman and Jasper Etheridge Secretary.
The chairman having explained the object of the
meeting, which also addressed by Messrs Scott
and Avertt, committee composed off. G. Scott, G.
j. Ward and j. A. Averitt, were appointed to pre-
meeting, who reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas We, the citizens of Onslow county, ap
precate the efforts of representatives in the pre-
sent General Assembly of North Carolina in behalf
of the Beaufort and Fayetteville Rail Road and in
securing appropriation from the State to assist in
improving the navigation of New River therefore,
BE 1T resolred, That thanks of their fellow citi-
zens of Onslow heartily returned to Messrs.
Fonville and Humphrey for their able, active and
patriotic efforts to promote and the
of the above projects and.
BE 1t further resolved, That testimony of our
appreciation, respect and confidence hereby ten
der them dinner at county seat, Jacksonville,
on such day may accord with their mutual con-
venence.
The following gentlemen appointed a Com
mlttee of correspondence: Messrs John A. Averitt
(Char'n) Edw. w. Ward, w. F. Peletier and E.
w. Montfort; and as Committee Of Arrangements
Messrs. M. L. F. Redd, A. j. Murrll David Sandln
Joseph Ellis Jasper E,herdge and James B. Averitt
with such further addition the Chairman may
make
The following motion also unanimously adopt
ed, that copy of the resolutions and proceedings
Of this meeting be sent to the Wilmington journal
for publication, with request that the Raleigh Reg
lister, Standard and Goldsboro papers copy"
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
j. A. AVERITT, Charm.
JASPER ErHERIpGE, Secy
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AFFECTING INCIDENTS.

We give below two incidents showing the differ
between life in Philadelphia and life in Mobile.
The cases not of common occurrence, it is true,
but they have a meaning and moral which the enc
mics of slavery would do we'll to ponder. God for
bid that, should compare the humblest Of the
white of the free States with the black slaves
of the South for hold that the black is infer-
race; but want, destitution and vice among the
whites may reduce them to level, and not only this,
but below the well-fed. well-clothed and contented
slaves ofthe Southern States The clark picture pre-
scented in that drearY abode in Philadelphia, has new
been witnessed, we venture to declare among the
slaves of North Carolina. 'Four shivering children
eagerly devouring the raw meat and that within
stones throw of Pharisees and hypocrites, cloth
ed in purple and fine linen, +" whose daily work and
delight is to reve the South and invoke curses on
the Bble-sanctioned institution of slavery!
AFFECTING INCIDENT In Philadelphia a few days
ago policeman observed decent looking man take
a small piece of beef off butchers stall in the mar
ket and conceal it under his cloak which he wore
The official notified the butcher of the fact but the
latter said that so decent man must have been drl-
ven by want to the commission of the act. The
officer determined to watch the needy man. and fol-
lowing him for considerable distance observed him
going into a honsc in the upper part of the city
The policeman knocked at the door. which was
opened by the man, who upon seeing the badge,
begged the former for Gods sake not to arrest
him" The officer went into the house. where he
found of restitution, in the midst of which
four shivering children eagerly devouring the
raw meat This dark picture is someweat relieved
by the fact that the officer returned to the butcher.
and told him of the sight he had witnessed, when
the kind hearted fellow gathered up among his friends
fifteen dollars in money and large basket of pro-
visions and sent them to the famished family.
A ToUcn1NG INCIDENT. We find in the Mobile
Advertiser the following notice of touching Incl
dent, which. agree with our contemporary, should
not pass unnoticed:
1--WE happened to be an eye and witness to a
small matter yesterday morning which was well
worthy of mention. A little girl of tender
years toiling along under the burden of an i'm
market basket, laden with victuals sufficient
for weeks susenance for a small family of nine
Children, and it appeared to be task to which
her strength entirely inadequate. As we passed,
a negro woman we'll clad, and with kindly smile
on her ebony countenance, came along and seeing
the childs Distress inquired where she lived. and
finding that it long distance, exclaimed "Well.
I'll declare. it's sin and shame for that innocent
to carry such load up vonda" and the sympathy
was not confined to words alone; the black woman,a
slave perhaps, called to drayman who was passing
and hired and paid him to take the little girl and
basket home. Such an act needs no comment"
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JASPER ETHERIDGE, Sec'y.
SUPREME COURT.

The following decisions have been rendered since
our last
By NASH, Z. j. In Windley, in equity, rs. Bar
row, from Beaufort, declaring that there is
in the decree. Also, in Butfaloe Pippin; judge
ment reversed, and Judgment here for defendent
Also, in Masters rs. Prentice, in equity, from War.
rem, affirming the interlocutory order Aso in Nor
ris Hayes, from HEREFORD, affirming the Judgment.
BY PEARSON, j. In Avaney Powell, in equity
Stafford, from Forsythe; judgment reversed and
judgement for defendant Also, in Stamps Moore,
from Caswell, affirming the Judgment. Also, in
Waters IS: Waters, from Lenoir, in equity, dismiss
ing the bill.
By BATTLE, j. In Joyner rs. Joyner, in equity,
from Pitt. Also, in den &c dem MorrisCn Cooke,
from Montgomery, directing dc nO0o. Also,
in den &c dem, Ward and Company Hartley, af-
firming the judgment. Also, in Fanner Moore,
from Warren, awarding a centre de moro.
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CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIVER. We learn from a
friend who has just paid visit that the citizens
of Haywood were startled just before day, on Sun
day morning last, by the shr notes of the whistle
of the Steamer, John H. Haughton, which unan-
nounced and unexpected, has safely reached the
wharf at that place. Although no one on board the
Steamer acquainted with the stream. it came up
safely to Haywood and that too in the night, &C
cident and no detention having occurred to it.
On Monday morning, the Steamer took in a load
Of -four, cotton and peas from Jones' Mills, short
distance above Haywood and amidst the cheers of
the large crowd assembled to witness this, to them
novel sight, started its trip down the river to
Wilmington, and has. doubtless ere this time reach
ed its point of destination.
RALEIGH STAR ,
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UNITED sTATEs CoNGREss.

- W AShINGToN, FEB. I9, 1900.
SENATE. The Pacific rail road bill was taken up
and discussed by Messrs. Clayton, Grier, Pearce,
Butler, Mason and others against, and Messrs. Sew
ard and Rusk in favor. The principal objections
urged want of information of the character of
the country through which the road will pass, and a
belief that the road will be continual tax the
Treasury.
HOUSE. The House, after long debate, sustained
the late Veto of the French Spolaton BILL by vote
of 113 TO &C. The House then went into Committee
Of the Whole on the Diplomatic bill. Mr.. Sellers
moved amendment by inserting the Spoliation
bill. The motion supported by Messrs. Wash
burne, Chandler, and Campbell, and was ruled out
Of order. The House then adjourned
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INTERESTING FROM HAVANA

New ORLEANS, FEB. 10. The steamer Black War
rior has arrived from Havana, with dates to the
18th inst. There great excitement in Havana.
new militia company has been formed, and all the
Island declared in state of siege; all the ports are
made ordering the enlistment of all volunteers be-
tween the ages of and So capable of bearing
A ministry commission had been created for the
Eastern part of the Island. The British ship Bos-
cawen had left the Island. The Medora was engaged
in conveying troops to different parts of the Island.
1t reported that Concha had sent to Puerto Rico
for more troops.
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MUNIFIcENT. We learn that Mr. Maxwell Cham
bers lately deceased, wiled to Davidson College the
mnnfcent sum of Three Hundred thousand Doll
lars. Mr.. G. has always been n warm friend of the
above Institution, and has heretofore done much
for it-having endowed professorship to be des-
ignated by his name.
He also, left $4,000 to the PRESBYTERIAN Church,
in this place. SdLSa Bonner.
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Few aware how frequently Publishers are COM
PEELED to insert among their advertisements state
ments which they can neither sanction or believe
pleasant exception to this disagreeabe necessity
the advertisements of Dr. j. LAYERS Cherry Pee
toral and Pills. which will be found in columns.
We have published for him before, and always with
the feeling that doing in wise lend ourselves
utable proof that his words strictly true with
abundant reason to believe that his medicines will
do all they promise, and all that be reasonably
expected from any medicine. His Cherry Psctora is
too well known in this community to need any COM
mendation from us, and bis Pills we are credibly
informed are not inferior to his Pcctoral.
Providence Mirror r.
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Ohio editors was held at GAINESVILLE last week They
adopted series of resolutions among which we find
the following the subject of dead-heads
"Resolred, That we, the editors of Ohio from this
time forth, will initiate the example set US by the
railroad corporations, and do that which it is for our
business Interest to do-make with them courte-
sizes fair business transaction, and recommend this
for the adoption of our brethren throughout
Ohio"
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THE FRENCH spOLIATION BILL.

+ The Washington Union of the 18th contains the
Message of President Pierce to the House of Repre-
sentatves, returning the French Spolation bill to
that body with his for declining to give it
his approval. We have read the message with care,
and find it conclusive, so far judge in its
statements and arguments against the measure.
The President takes the ground that the eminent
statesmen by whom earliest treaties with France
were negotiated, and who fully cognizant of
the merits of these claims, recognized them
as binding the United States; that all claims for
which satisfaction could be obtained of France, were
included in the treaty for the cesson of Louisiana,
made with the First Consul Napoeon-said treaty
containing allowance of twenty millions of francs
by way of deduction from the price paid by US for
that territory which was considered an ample pro-
vision for all such claims as France could be induced
discharged in full with interest," by the United
States, in behalf of France.
The President, among other things, states that an
allowance of claims often decided against, would
amount to an imputation both this government
and that of France. The Richmond Enquirer truly
observes:
" The argument in support of the veto is equally
candid and conclusive. The objections to the Bill
are of the weightiest character and will satisfy the
country that the President did his duty in prevent
ing its passage. President Pierce expoundS the
power of the Executive veto in the sense in which it
has always been understood by the Democratic par
ty, and in which it has been repeatedly approved by
the country. Ills theory is undoubtedly the true
construction of the Constitution.
For time the clamor of claim agents will fill the
public ear but afterwards the voice of the people
will be heard, sustaining and appauding the Presi
dent in his resistance to profigate expenditure of
the national treasure.
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QUIETUs OF THE FRENCH SPoLIATIoN BILL. In the
HOUSE of Representatives Monday the veto message!
of the President being under discussion,
The Speaker put the question, will the House,
the President to the contrary notwithstanding? and
the yeas and nays taken.
The vote was yeas 49, nays So and there not
being two-thrds in the affirmative, the bill lost.
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NEURALGIA. DR.. Sanborn, of Audover, expresses
the opinion that this distressing malady originates in
the dental nerves in great majority ofcases He says
given intination of detection, often contain in some
secret recess opening, through which exter-
nal agents insdously enter, and at first gradually
wounding aud irritating the delicate fbres, inflame
ultimately the whole nervous system, and arouse thy
peculiarly excruciating flashes and parOxysms of
agony which none but the victim Of neuralgia can ab
eQuately describe