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The true Democrat., 1855-09-04
The Cause of the South.

Dr. Borland is still engaged in his efforts to fasten know nottingham, (the offshoot of aboli- tionism,) upon the people of Arkansas. Though the order is entirely abolitionized iu the north, and has elected to Congress none but abolition Senators and Representatives, he is still trying to gull the people of Arkansas into the belief that it is national in its objects and its princ- pies. Though Seward, Hale, Wilson Bell and others, bitter abolitonists, bask in its sunshine and enjoy its honors, he still continues to asser- vate that know nothin gism is the satety-value of the south
 How much does this course of Dr. Borland tally with his desertion of the south in 1850? How consistent is he in candestinely opposing our institutions, and fastening upon us the fangs of abolitionism
 In his last paper, he makes no reply to oul charge that he deserted the south, at her need in 1850. Why is this? Does conscious gull, forbid his pen to move?
 Dr. Borland's game is deep one, but he can- not deceive the democracy of the south. We will hold no fellowship with know nottingham while it places in Congress such abolition Sena. tors as SeUard, Hale and Wilson. Like Virgin. ia, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas, Arkansas will scorn the alliance tender. ed her by the know nothings Arkansas is as true to the south as any other southern State.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-04

we puonsh the above notice with great plea sure. We are rejoiced to see the democracy of the State organizing and arming with so much spirit and enthusiasm The democracy of old Conway have even been true to those old, time honored, democratic principles that have made these United States so powerful nation. We hope the democracy will turn out e, masse at Sprinfeld on the 10th. Let every democrat attend.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-04
CONWAY COUNTY.
Notice of Democratic Meeting.

We have been requested to state there vii be democratic meet at SPRINGFIELD, or nert Monday the 1OM iast and all democrats are invited and requested to attend.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-04
ELECTION NEW S

The following results of recent elections held in the south, show the weakness of the know nothing order, and the strength of the demo. cratic party. It will be seen that the democra- cratic party, though assaled by secret and in. sidious foe, has not only maintained itself, but has rapidly increased in strength
 VIRGINIA.
 The election in Virginia came of in May last. The know nothings made desperate eff. fort to carry the State, and made their boasts that they would defeat the democratic candi- date by 20 900 majority. The official vote is as follows:
The true Democrat., 1855-09-04
Santa Auna'S Flight.

The news from Mexico is exciting, though not at all surprising. Gen. Santa Anna has fled from the country and left all in confusion
 The following from the Picayune of the 26th of August, tells us the story of his flight:
 "It appears that Santa Anna left the city of Mexico on the 9th inst, at the head of 1,4OO men, under the pretext of quelling the revo lution in the State of Vera Cruz. On arriving at the fortress of Perote he threw off the mas k and unveiled his real design He there issued a proclamation, depositing the government in the hands of Pavoni, Vega and Salas, and im- mediately departed with all speed to Vera Cruz. His last days march was from Puente by cir cuitous routes (say fourteen leagues) and he ar rived in Vera Cruz on the night of the 9th inst"
 At Vera Cruz he embarked, it is thought for Havana The Pcayune gives us this further information of the plan about to be adopted for the security of the government:
 "In the meantime all Santa Anna's minis ters at the city of Mexico took French leave, and Gen. Carrera, at the head of the only troops left in the city, say TOO men, pronounced for the plan of Ayuntla naming Carrera President pro tens., and Vega, commandcr-in-chief of the troops.''
 Carrera was thus installed as Provisional Pre- sident for six months.
 "About the middle of the following day a meeting of the populace took place in the Aa- meda numbering from 5000 to 10000 They finally confirmed the plan of Ayuntla, with the addition of making provision for the organiza- tion of the National Guard. From the Ala meda they marched to the Palace square, and wanted to enter the palace to destroy the fur niture of Santa Anna"
 This mob did great deal of damage and committed great many outrages upon those who had incurred the popular hatred.
 The Picayune also says, in relation to the action of the new government that:
 "On the evening of the 18th, the new go- vernment sent, under Gen. Vega, expresses to the various Governors of the departments or States, requesting them to pronounce, and at the same time they sent to the commanders of the liberal forces to inform them that every thing had been regulated according to their views, and to request them to come to the ca pita alone, leaving their forces behind them, for the purpose of electing officers and arrang- ing the government
 This, however, did not satisfy the liberal party, who sent to their commanders to bring up their forces to the capital, and then they would have every thing their own way. The new government being in fact composed of a large proportion of the last one, and closely united with the church, did not at all please the liberal party. Hence their refusal to adopt t.
 Thus stand affairs in Mexico. The next mail will probably bring us something more definite of the condition of the government
 Santa Anna, it is to be hoped, has taken his hast farewell of that unhappy country.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-04

matter of reproach against him, or into perso- nal warfare upon Capt. Pike. In all of his ap- pointments Gov Conway has been just to Capt Pike. He has made more appointments of whigs, in the prosecution of-this suit, than de- mocrats, ::and he has done so in order that he might give his opponents no cause of com. plaint.
 In the prosecution of the suit, he has not gone beyond his legal duties 10 assai Capt Pike or any one else. If the suit falls heavily upon him, he must condemn the laws of his country, and not those whose sworn duty it is to execute them. Capt. Pike has been ofter heard to say that he would be glad to be rid o the trust; how then he should regard this suit which is to give him the riddance he desires, as an act of personal animosity to himself, we can not understand. He knows that he has beer widely blamed in his management of this bank His reputation then demands this investigation If he is blameless, he says he is, the suit and consequent investigation, should be matter o congratulation to him. If he is not blamless most assuredly the Governor is right in hold. ing him to strict accountability.
 No, Capt. Pike has given to this suit all the coloring of personal warfare that it has receiv. ed. He has assailed Gov. Conway in man ner and with bitterness that it is difficult te understand or account for He has permitted no opportunity of maligning the Governor tt escape him. If the Governor feels any perso nal satisfaction in the prosecution of this suit Capt. Pike's bitterness against him has been tn, cause of it. He must blame himself if he ha incurred Gov. Conway's personal animosity.
 There is one expression in Capt. Pike's lette that, unintentionally on his part, contains higl compliment to the Governor and ourself.
 It is this
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Houocay's Ointne"t and Pills, certain Cure for Bad
Breasts Caked Breasts and Sore Nppes-The wife of Mr.
d b OF the Broadway New York, suffered several months
after the birth of her last child with bad breast
holes having formed the same nipples nearly
gone and was thought at time that the breast must
Ointment and Pills. after having tried every other means
without success the Ointment well rubbed the parts
aaocted and the Pills taken regularly In three weeks
the anxious husband amply for his wife
quite WELL =
Sold at the Establishments Professor Holloway Maiden
Lane New York; and 244 strand (ear Temple Bar London
and by all respectable Druggists and ealers
in Boxes at 25c., 62kc and 81 each
There saving by king the largest sizes
B. Directions for the guidance patients every disorder
affixed to each box.
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alarIuc inleIiigencC.
PO"1 NF WEL21lNt"TON. \. a.

POt.I NF WILMlNttTNN. \. C---Iannary 1865.
ARRIVED.
Jan. 29-Stea1ner Fanny Lutteroh, Sedman, from Fay
ettevile, to w P. Elliott.
Steamer James r. Grist, Williams from Fayette Vile to
A. D. Cazaux
Schr. Rhode Island Rollins from Hyde county 10 J. r
Charleston; the 2lst experienced heavy gale of
wind during which she lost fore-sail aud flying b put
here for repairs.
Jan. O-Steamor Flora EclJonald Hurt from Fayette-
Vile, to I. G. & B G. Worth
Steamer Fairy Elder from Fayetteville to ". II McRary
E Co.
Brig Ellen Hayden. Howard, from Cardena<. J. & J..
l.. Hathaway & Co. with moasses.
Schr. Onward Smith, from New London, CT via Zeke 5
Island tc D. McRae & Co Of Lookout, experienced a
heavy gale the 2lst inst lost anchors chains boat
BOOM and received considerable other damage.
Jan. 3l-Sch Lille Sanders. Corson from New York to
Geo Harriss. On the Both, 3 w from Hattcrs miles
passed some 30 a 40 bills spirits upentine several bags
pea Capt G. states that of the barrels were
ed S. & P, and diamond 3.
CLEARED.
Jan. 29}rg Samuel d Edward, Raymond Tor Martinique
by I c. Worth; with lumber and shingles
Schr Emily Ward Ward for New York, by Geo Harriss;
with naval stores, pea nuts, Nc.
3i-Steamer Fanny Lutteoh Stedman, Fayetteville
by w. 2. Elliott.
Jan. 3O-Br. Brig Francis McKnnon for Gaudaoupe by
I. G. Worth; with lumber, &c.
Steamer Fairy, Elder for Fayetteville by w H. McR ary
& Co.
jan. 3Iteamer Flora Mcdonald Hurt for Fayetteville
by 7. G & B. G. Worth.
Feb I-Schr. VIM. A. Ellis Nichols for New York bv
L. {. Worth with naval stores, &c
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SEyASTOPoL.-Our next news from the scene OF
war, it is probable will be of great interest The
detailed accounts of the operations, which have
published, extend the 18th December, and the tel
graphic dispatches to the 18th. The bOmbardment
Was to recommence in few days. and the belief was
generally entertained that the assault on the city
must shortly follow though the latter would prOba-
bly, depend on the movements of Omar Pacha, who
preparing to take the field the north side OF
the city opposite to that invested by the French and
English. His forces were arriving in large numbers
At EupatOra, the first detachment of 5000 having
already landed. These are the troops who so sue
ressuly resisted the Russians the Danube, and
nder the lead of their favorite general they Will no
doubt present bold front TO the Russians, and per-
haps redeem their national character from the dis
grace entailed by the coWardy conduct of the Turk
Ssh detachment at BaIaklava. The bOmbardment
previous to the assault will itself be terrible affair
as the and powerful batteries constructed by the
French and English will then be opened and Wi
engage the numerous batteries the Russians have re
Gently unu asked
1t is also evident that the latter are anticipating
The assault at an early day, and have prepared for il
with all the military foresight and indomltabe reso
IntOn that have been so Signaly shown by them on
every occasion throughout the siege. The appear
ance OF the Russians ut Balaklava. under Gen. Ii,
pand and the large force they still keep in the val
ley Of lnkermann, show that when the assault really
does commence the allies will have 10 defend then
night and rear TANKS al the same time that they meet
The resistance of the Russians in front. The strug-
gle. evidently, will be severe and though the
superior prowess and in action, the better general
snip of the allies incline to the opinion that they
WIN be successful in the attempt yet there are SO
many circumstances favorng the Russians that the
'Iclory may yet be theirs. All these antcpatlons,
however, will depend very much upon the weather
ana Is VIGOROUSLY uncertain in the Crimea. Should
the storms that had reduced the allied camp to such
miserable condition continue, it is certain they will
not be more than able to hold their position and that
tne assault Will be Indefinitely deferred. The tone OF
saul is Responding even in the expression OF their
ropes their fears are apparent. This is especially
Ioe case with the Times which arraigns the English
'ommanders IN he severest terms for ncompetency
ana places It's only reliance for success in the courage
and constancy of the troops.
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ACTS


Senate
An act to protect wild fowl, &c.
} An act in relation to Elizabeth City
3. An act emancipating Jerry, slave,
4 An act 10 incorporate the town of Roxborough.
: An act TO provide for the issue of additional
stock by the Seaboard and R. R. Company.
E. An act authorizing the Nantahala and Tucka-
.oge Turnpike Company to build toll bridge
! An act concerning the Justices OF the Peace in
the Coun les of Randolph, Alamance and Wake
ITwenty Justices to form a quorum.]
8 An act to pay the Wardens of the Poor in Meek
lonburg County.
q An act to authorize the Trustee of the Loussburg
Female Academy 10 convey land, sc.
TO- An act to authorize the paying of Wardens of
the Poor for their services.
H. An act to amend the act incorporating the Fav.
etteviIle and Northern Plank Road Company.
y An act to incorporate Union Academy
- An act TO protect live stock from malicious des
ruCton.
a. An act 10 encourage wolf killing in Jackson
County.
-. An act concerning Haw River in Alamance
County.
l6 An act TO number the West Regiment in Mad-
son County.
II. An act to pay Wardens of the Poor in Alamance
and Duplin.
49, An act to amend act of 1882 entitled & An
act concerning the place Of trials for civil process be-
fore Justices of the Peace.
"a An ct 70 incorporate the WASHINGTON Steam
q, Carnnany
"a Az ant IN annoint Commissioners tn Law oF .
-oI =; PoTyon Cnnniv
81 Az ont concar6ino nnhlic loads in Watauga
ronn,,.
90 ot f. o,tborzo tho collection Of orrsaro ooo
of taxes in jackson County.
% An acI IN nnthorize the Wardens of the Poor
~ T,sanotank and Yancv to sell certain lands
"a An oct to ;rcornCroto tho ,,ro Aoodor,;os ~
,.5aborouoh
o. An act 10 emancinate Iobn Cool \ slave
Ok An act 70 vivid for tho ronroyoroont ~ tho
J from, VII b NJ, CO. CpaoI, ~ ,bo ~ Ton
oass.a line 0''f
81 An act n anthorizo tho erection If :. Court
LIonsa in Irodall Corntv
90 An oct r. anonnd an ~, incornoratino Napso
pivor Ma,nfactUr;ng Comnanv
90 A. oct ~ amend The Several o.+s cbartar;no
w Aehn;Ilo and C3rennviIla PIanE RooJ Corn,,anv
"a An art anthor;zing oates acroSs tho nnbI;c
,od IN Craan River Cove Henderson, County
o. An art ESTABLISHING naIy ComntD hv yba mama
.,poIk y
" 90 ON" ,+I,r;u; ,bo Co,,,,,, r,,,ut &c l1ox-
20, o- a. ali iaJs S '''0 O0"''1
40 An act anthor;z;pc tho Ra1e;oh and CASTOR
poI pnaJ Comnanv ~ TO- stocE i6 tho RoanoIa
V VAN Rail Road Comnany
o. An oo+ ~ av,ond ~ t;,o for rorfoc,iro ,;t1oo
c
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NEwELL's PATENT SAFETY

\ new ARTICLE, warranted to prevent all Accidents
from the of Burning Fluid, Cd,nrheae. qmd other
EE4stUe Compounds, used for the production of Light
This invention applied to all common Lamps and Lamp
Feeders also to Solar. Camphene Lamps, Lanterns &C.
ALSO; Burning Fluid, Camphene, and Rosiu Oil For
safe by G D DUPRE. Druggists, Market street. VIII
mington, N G.
Having purchased the right for the State of ~ e..
the fatenee prepared to Ell all Orders
tice for description and variety of Lamps, Sc
All persons cautioned agsns infringing upon the above
patent as the law will be gidy enforced against all often
ders.
{. DUPRE,
D. DUPRE, Jr.
a. c. DICKINSON.
June Doth 1854 245-tt
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GERMANS ANTI-sCORBUTIC TOOTHWASH.
no TEE LADIES

NOTHING adds to beauty than clean. white Teeth
~ and Gums Of healthy color The beautiful face
and vellion lips become repusve if the latter whea they
pen exhibit the horrible spectacle Of neglected teeth All
who wish clean, white Teeth, healthy Gums and a sweet
breath, should give GERMANS TOOTH WASH q trial
For sale by G. & d. DrPRE Agents
Sept. 30 '54--2Il Wilmington n O.
Herald and Commercial copy.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WILMINGTON, DECEMBER 30th. 1854
SA ON the first Monday in FEBRUARY next, the Court
~ House Elizabethtown. shall hire year
~ all the Slaves belonging the Estate fthe late Gen
SJanles l. Mckay The usual bonds and secur will
be required.
JAMES ROBERTSON,
Administrator with the Win exed.
Dec 30. 1884. 9S-tdh---1S-tdh
H-Herald COMMERCIAL Standard, Observer Careinaian
Argus and n c. Republican, copy day Of hire and for
ward bills to this Office.
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VILHIyGTOy WHOlESALE PRICES CURRENT.

n Ii should be understood quotations generally
the Wholesale prices In filing small ORDERS high
err rates have be paid. easzrs ste rs-~a sgt esr
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REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET
roE TIE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY !, 1855.

TURrENTHE For this article the market has ruled firm
Thursday last and the sales have been steady So
virgin 81 so for yellow dip, and 81 60 for hard all p 20
lbs The receipts continue light and the larger portion has
been article. The sales for the up 545
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CARRIAGES,

WE HAVE in operation kenansville Branch Shop,
w where keep assortment of Carriages of
make and where repairing is done We have also establish
Plantation and Turpentne Wagons Also Ryders pat
tent purchase Timber Carriage With of these carra
two thirds the team haul These Wagons are got up
Iron Axes and of good materials and with much
ourbes Carriages and warranted give satsac
ton Timber getters will do we'll to examine Timber
Carriages.
i> directed to left with j. Chestnut kenansville
or T. / !. Il - Worth. Wilmington will receive prompt
attention DIRBLE < BROTHERS,
Knston, Jan. 18th, 1866. 22-l2m
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DIED.

In Stephenson, rshe, Scotland, the 10th December
1854 in her 10th year, Mrs. MARION BANKS mother Of
John. Charles, James and David Banks Of Whining
ton and Fayetteville, n. G.
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June 10Th. 1854

MARRIED..
In Arcola Ala, 18th inst, by the Rev Mr. Hanson,
Mr. ;: A. HOLMES, of Fayetteville, n c. to Miss MA
RY W., youngest daughter of Samuel Strudwck ESQ., for
merly of \. c.
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There Talr enquiry THIS morning from shpper5 and The
ma ket is firm at above quotations.
SPIRITS TURPENTISE The market has ruled exceedingly
quiet for this article since last review and will be
table below the transactions have been limited Sales
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NoTE. River Lumber Tar, and Turpentne sold in the
subject the expense of landing Inspection coop
erage, &c.say Lumber 80 cents to 81 = NJ; Tar ard
Turpentine about 10 Is cents bband naval stores
when brought per railroad about the
Cured ~*For Virgin mixed Turpentne deduction
Of one-fth is made, according to quality.
Wilmington Bank Rates OF Exchange.
baltimore 80. lper prem. philadelphia per prom
New York; Virginia.... 4" p"
Boston. Charleston,
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WILMINGTON AND RALEIGH RAILROAD.
~ @ - ==s.:zzzzs;;.ss:s.8

E=-
Engr & Sup'ts Office, w & Il. Il. R. Co.
February |. 1855.
GOING NORTH.
THE passenger trains this road will until further
i notice. run as follows:
First Express NaD train leaves Wilmington at o'clock
A. NJ.
Arrives AT Weldon at 80 ?. NJ
Second Accommodation Mai train carrying freight
car-lcrves Wilmington at 3 90 P. NJ.
Reaches C,oldboro-to SUPPER so 7. NJ.
Arrives at Weldon IL at night.
GOING SOUTH:
First Train leaves Weldon at l20 NJ.
Beaches Csoldsboro at 3 10 p. NJ.
Arrives at Wilmington 80 P. NJ.
Second Train leaves v eldon at 900 p. NJ.
Reaches Goldsboro' 80 A. M:
Arrives at Wilmington $50 A.
Fare to Godsboro' 81 50 70 Weldon So About
per mile extra charged passengers rho do not
Through tickets to Baltimore sI2 to Philadelphia $I1
to Now York SIS so.
ss- Tickets will not be sold to a negro in person.
Express Freight (by Accommodation Train) will be charg
ed 20 per cent and such freight North must be
at the Depot by O'Clock p. M, and marked E9press
Freight. All dues downward freight must be paid
Feb. l., 1855 S. L. FREMONT, Cenl Sup't.
Herald and Commercal-and discontinue Advertisements
Of Aug. g. 81 May 5, 81, Dec. II, "a, Dec IT, "a
PROSPECTUS OF
THE SOUTHERN FLAG.
A CONSTITUTIONAL advocate and independent Jour
n mall published in Godsboro y c., by the subscribers,
lst To maintain invoate the rights the Constitu-
tion
I'd promote harmony among all the pY con-
ceding 20 each its Constitutional privileges.
3D. To support the doctrines of qdiciouS expenditure of
the public fund for works of Internal Improvements.
4th To abolish the Free School system entirely
tablsh it upon basis worthy the
9TH To have penentary for criminals thereby reiev-
citizens Of ncressant and increasing tax to sup
port ruffans in ideness.
9th To endeayor disseminate the seeds of chaity and
brohery love among fellow citizens of every denomna
ton Harmony being the chief support of great polit
cal fabric, the durability ofour Union.
These being objects ask the aid of every Patriot
Phlanthrops and Christian. How shall discharge
varied duties the Sequel must decide, but
BREEZE
TERMS 81 so p in advance. s. 90 If payment
be delayed three months
Address ROBINSON " POTTER.
GoLDsBoRo', y. G.
WOOD NOTES-Another supply received to day. tor
w sale at J, T. MINDS.
DOCKET DIARIES, 1855, all sizes and styles. Fol
l. sale at j. T. MUNDS'.
tUDt.i = LADY'S BOOk-A seco, e.litifi #
VI No. Just issued. supply hand AID for sak
at r-----S.~W .WHITAKER'S.
DACONI0 hhds- Sides; 10 do. Shoulders. For sale b,
/ - Jan I'D, 1855 RUSSELL d BRO.
| CLARIFIED SUGAR.-7O barrels, different grades, 70
~ sale by FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
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enquiry 81 cents The larger portion Of the
stock market however, is held higher figures. Some
other parcels have changed hands private but
have been abe to get the pacuarssupposed 70 he at
81
RosIN-The market has ruled dull for Common since last
On Thursday the price advanced cents, hut has
since declined 10 q ID cents the bb The sales for tho
week ended this morning reach 5000 bh!s., follows
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L EBRU ARY-4arper, Cooley Graham and Peterson's
L Magazines for February, received and for sale at
Feb. j. T. NUNDS'.
CPIRIT BBL 200 second hand spirits bbls on hand and
~ for sale by PETTEWAY 4 PRITCHETT.
u UR.A lot of Fayetteville superine, just received
L ard for sale by B. F. s A. ]. GRADY.
VALENTINE DAY Is COMING, and we have this
morning received by Express magnificent
Of the finest Valentines offered in this market Call in
time to make your selections T. MUNDS.
EHLOUR-25 barrels Superfne. For sale by
JONES & FOYLES,
Jan. 3lst. Market street.
JAMES T. PETTEWAY, GEORGE Z. PRIrCHETT.
H'ETTEWAY d PHlFCHETT,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, North
VI Water Street, Wilmington, y. C..
R-Wil give particular attention to the sale of NAVAL
STORES, CorroN, Sc
January 22d, 1855
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SUPERIoR CoURT.-We understand the Judges will
rae the Spring Circuits as follows Judge Ellis and
Dick we learn, have exchanged circuits SO that Judge
T. Will ride the Newbern Circuit, and Judge D. the