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CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS.

RALEIGH, April 4, 1856.
Regular meeting Of the Board of Commissioners
held this everning: Present,
c: b. RooT, Esq, Mayor protein. Messrs. H.
ID. Turner, L. Smith, A. Adams, and Ed Yarboro',
ST., Commissioners.
An account of Mr.. Hesselback, for Sc, for exam
lining pumps, was, on motion, rejected.
An account of Mr. w. L. Pomeroy, for 50 75
for Stationary, allowed.
An account of Mr.. D. Sledgc, for $1s, presented
Allowed $40.
An account of W. j. Lougee, for $1l O5, al
lowed
Mr.. D: Royster, ST., petitioned the Board to re-
lease him from poll tax, account of his age On
motion, his petition was granted
On notion the election ofNight-watch was post
poned until there was full Board.
MIR. Root offerd the following amendment to the
Ordinance concerning Hogs, which was adopted, to
wit:
"Should any hog, over three months old, belong
ing to nonresident, be taken up, the owner may
redeem said hog by paving 25 cts. to the city con.
stable in "a hours after notice given by the constable
Should the owner fail to appear and claim said hog
within the "a hours, it shall be the duty Of the con-
stable to sell such hog to the highest bidder, after
notice given at two places in the city, one day. The
proceeds of the sale, after paying twenty five cents
and incidental expenses, to be returned 10 the owner
Hogs belonging to residents in the city may be
redeemed by the payment of fifty cents, in twenty
four hours after notice given by the city constable
anu eApe'ises. IL h9t reueetneu IN tnat time, they
shall be sold as directed in Sec. of the ordinance
and the proceeds Of the sale shall 60, fifty cents to
the city constable, and the remainder, after paying
incidental expenses, shall be returned to the owner
and no hog shall be taken up under months old,
any ordinance to the contrary Notwithstanding"
Messrs E. E. Harris and VIM. n. Andrews were
reelected City Constabes for the next three months
Bryant Creech was appointed Weigh-master
On motion, the following gentlemen were appoint
ed Assessors of City Property for the present year.
viz: Messrs. Mills II Brown, for the Eastern, Jas.
Litchford for the Western, and j. McKimmon for
the Middle, Wards. Adjourned.
j. j. CHRISTOPHERS, Clerk.
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THE DEMOCRAT AND PLANTER.

PUBLISHED AT COLUMBIA, BRAzoRIA CorSrY. Texas.
IN CALLING THE ATTENTION OF THE SOUTHERN
fubc generally to the above paper deem it neces-
sary To say but few words We located in the midst of
the richest planting district of Texas and peraps of the
world Many persons throughout entire Sou are now
looking 10 Texas with view of making il their future
nome paper giving tbem reliable information with ref.
erence TO the people the SOIL climate products and res mr.
ces OF this State must be desiderau TO them This we
profess TO do Our large list of exchanges comnrsug
nearly every paper in the State, enables r
could be desired. -
The Democrat and Planter is published on double roval
Sheet Its large size aordng ample space Msccany as
well as for political discussion, Agriculture News &C. Ii
Is designed particularly paper for planter and ts
planter family No pains will be spared render il &C.
1t in The fourth year of its existence having un,il
August LIST, 1885, been known the Columbia Democrat
to it. f'' ' gwen
Its large circulation among the planters and others in
this state renders it capital medium for advertisements
especially for those of an agricultural nature
TERMS:
Single Sing copy, in advance, per year, $500
len p n0
cMny-ne, SO 90
Specimen copies furnished IN application
Address, CUSHING SWAIN PuJlish.rs
ina ,o Columbia, Brazora Co., Texas
-APi" :, i0"o' 42-3m.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REv1Ew.-We have receiv-
ed the March number of this work. Contents as
follows: The Southern Question-Pinkney and
of Senator Douglas-Nicarauga and the Democratic
Polcy-The Presidential Question, &c. The articles
on the Southern Question and Judge Douglass
Report are characterized by sound sentiment and
much ability. Terms, So per annum, in ADVANCE
address George P. Buell., Editor and publisher,
Washington City.
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CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The people of Connecticut voted on Tuesday last
for Governor and members of the Legislature. Upon
the Legislature chosen devolves the choice ola Uni
ted States Senator in place of Hon. Isaac Toucey.
We give in another column, brief accounts of the
result. The last Legislature was K. N. and black
Republican, and the K. N. candidate for Governor
ran about one thousand votes aheao of the Demo
cratic candidate. When we receive the figures it
Will no doubt be that the Democrats have gain
ed largely since last yearthough the fusion against
them OF all the isms was complete on Tues
day last than in 1856
The changein public sentiment in all the free.
States since last year, has been great. TRUTH and
the principles of the Kansas Nebraska act have op-
Grated with commanding force; and though in New
Hampshire and Connecticut the Democrats have not
succeeded in obtaining clear majority over their
abolition opponents, yet they have made such tire.
mendous gains as to render it almost certain that
they will carry those States for the Democratic
ddate for President. In New Hampshire the clear
gain since last year, is eight thousand-in Rhode
Island over Soe thousand These are, indeed, cheer
ing indications.
Southern K. N. papers have informed their read
ers, with an air of exultation, that the Democrats
n"'o oeen oeleateu 1' New hampshire ana Rhode
Island; and they will doubt make the same an.
nouncement as to Connecticut. But they are care
full not to state Aou, and sehy and By a0Aons they
were beaten. They knop that these defeats are to
be attributed to fusion of all the elements of Know
Nothngism, black Repubcansm, and Msine-awsm
against the constitutional Democratic party, aided
by few old-line Henry Clay and Daniel Webster
Wings; but these facts they lay before their
readers. They hate the Democracy,-they think
more of mere party triumphs than they do of the
rights of their section and hence, it is all the same
to them whether the Democrats are defeated by
Southern SAM" or by abolition, negroworship-
ping I" Sam" When will the Southern K. Ms open
their eyes to the real condition of things, and CON-
pei such journals to be true to their constitutional
rinhtS2
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COMMON SCHooLs.-We have been favored with al
copy of the Third Annual Repor: of the General
Superintendent Of Common Schools in this State 1t
forms neat pamphlet of eighty pages, printed by
Messrs. Holden Wilson. The report contains much
interesting matter and we regret that its length
pcls us to omit its publication in the Recorder. We
may, however, hereafter make extracts from it.
From table appended to the Report, comprising
all the returns received, it appears that there were
during the last year, in rs counties, 1896 school
districts; in II counties, whole number of districts
taught, 1908 ; whole number of children between
the ages of five and twenty-one in 73 counties lS9.
562; whole number attending school in 73 counties,
1852; whole number of teachers licensed in 81
counties, 1885, average length of the schools, about
four months. Hills. Recorder
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WASHINGTON. February Is 1855

IS,
GENTLEMEN: duly received letter of the 3lst ut,
inviting the of the members the Mercantile
Library Association of Boston, join with them
bratng the approaching birthday of Washington 1t would
be most grateful to listen the instructive Thoughts
and eloquent words which will occasion be address
ed to the assOciaon but this of course will be
power.
honor the purpose of rendering tribute of your a
ectonate reverence of the memory of hm who the
hero OF independence the of the Revolution
the foremost among the founders OF the American Union
He lived tue leader and the guide our fathers he died
10 become the type OF greatness and to postery
no fabulous glory which surrounds his name his are
the dim obscry OF antiquity lie stands before the
Clear light OF history with all his fauess proportions
mind as of person distinctly visible.
whether IN war at the head of armies peace that
OF caonets whether in the exercise of public authority
IN the calm scenes of coveted retirement his entire life
military and civil public and private long lesson of
wisdom and OF instruction to his country His
Sesses completeness his character dignity of STYLE his
fame noble symmetry, which will him in all time
to stand forth the representative the Republic
and the moral patriot of the world.
1t the people of State and Territory of Coped
eration!athers and mothers, and daughtcrs-woud
assemble annually the End of February their
pectve cities, towns and hamlets and listen the Fare
well Address of the Father of his Country would in nv
Judgment, accomplish in the of awakening deep
of constitutional duty of settling questions moral
obligation III relation thereto of eradicatng sectional pref
ulce OF dsspatlng of sentiment and opinion
of nsurng security and perpetuy the blessings which
We enjoy than any other instrumenal which mans wis
dom can devise.
In Pasng for day, you PROPOSE to dwell upon the
great life OF Washington and to call TO mind all the patr-
otsm which, by act and by Speech he incucaed you
not fail to refresh the love of country breasts and
TO feel your own hearts SWELL his through life
ed to do with devotion 10 the veal,
y confined to place section but coextensve with the
broad limits of the Union.
With best wishes for the usefulness and enjoyment of
your gathering am gentlemen YOUR obliged friend and
servant,
FRANKLIN PIERCE
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PEACE PROCLAMATION!

TNHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INroRMs
his friends and patrons and the pnbc in general Of
stock CT Spring and Summer goods embracipg Cloths C
slmeres and Vestings of French English and American
Anuacure OF every variety ofcolor quality and price
FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting of super Dress Shirts Silk Gauze and Cotton
under-shrts; Silk, Lnnen and Cotton Drawers sir Cot
on and Thread white and fancy Half Hose Gloves ofeve
ry variety large assortment of Collars STYLES; Cra-
Tas Ties Stocks plain and fancy, Suspenders Silk and
lnnen Cravas Silk Lnnen and Linnen-cambric pocket
Handkerchiefs, Dressing Gowns &C. &c In addition he
Is also RECEIVING a large assortment of
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING
which, being manufactured his own supervision and
directon he can confidently recommend to ALL To this
branch OF his business he desires give more attention
than heretofore and will make regular additions 10 his al
ready complete stock the season advances and The
oil ms patrons require. All he asks is an examination
OF his stock before purchasing esewhere-no charge for
To cash buyers he offers inducements He recex.
regularly the latest French English and American renors
workme both in cutting and manufacturing and rarsn
ices all Ills work TO be equal If superior TO apy in IN.
true then ENCOURAGES your E9fy OWN Ss Pse this be
send your money To the North when your wants can be s
well supplied at home. Why break down the working
terest yours is his the building up of your onenv
avowed enenies Why Danish your Mechanics and Arzan,
from home, both of nativity and choice 10 chimes uncon
geniai.yea, even TO the midst of Your enemies?
who have interest in the welfare of good old North
Carolina think of il cease this farc;dal ,olic, a b.
too late. fN' s'e - NC
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods NAV RELY unon
having The same care and attention though furnished by
& ou. IN All cases )t is considered cash transaction.
OunS ana repairing done at all times usual for cash
NOTICE Is AGAIN GIVEN TO ALL IN ARREARS
for 1852 and previously their notes and ACCOUNTS will
not remain in my hands after e first of Nav ensuing IN
all of which particular attention is solicited by o.
ISAAC PROCTER
Dill, Opposite the Post Office.
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FRANKLIN PIERCE.

JAMES L. Orr IN CoNSEcTIcuT.-We wish every Aboli-
onst in the State could have heard the maserly and co
quent defence of the Constitution by this able Caronan
last evening Frank and firm in his opinions he maintain
manded the respect of those who natica
De convinced The Democracy responded to him with
true aud cordial sympathy. "No North no Souh-noth-
ing but the Constitution the sentiment of the speaker
ana MS audience. Ae'o Htren Register.
friend, who saw and conversed with Mr. Orr on
his return from Connecticut, informs US that that
gentleman spoke in the most glowing terms of the
soundness and fidelity to the constitution of the
Democracy of Connecticut. The opposition, COM
posed of K. Ms black Republicans, and of all the
other sms that infest and act that State resorted
to the most dsrepuable means to prejudice the peo-
pie against Mr.. Orr. As soon, for example, as he
arrived in New London, they got out large handbis
denouncing him " slave driver from South Car
olina who had to Connecticut to teach "fiee-
how vote" But the noble Democracy of the
town rallied, procured fine band of music, escorted
Mr. Orr to the place of speaking where he addressed
thousands of enthusiastic Democrats friends of the
constitutional rights of the South-who responded
by loud and long applause. Such is Democracy
1t is the same every where. Based on strict con-
struction of the constitution, and bottomed in the
indestructible rights of man. it is professed with
equal ardor by the man in Maine and the man in
South Carolina, and it makes all one brotherhood
under one common and glorious flag. 1t is the last
and the only hope of the country in this its hour of
gloom and uncertainty.
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April 9, 1856.
TO CONTRACTORS,

TNHE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING BEEN APPOINT
ed commissioners by the Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sessions the county of Davidson TO contract fr tbe
building of Court House in the town of Lexington will
receive proposals for building the until the st day of
May next Proposals invited for the brick and stone
devered-ior the brick and stone laid the wa-r the
the carpenters work. and the painting
separate contracts each finding their own maierals
Proposals also invited for the whole in one contract
Inc Court House will be so or so feet long, by feet wide
ana TWO stores high TO be built of brick with cut stone
foundation For further specifications will an
ply 10 either of the undersigned. r
II. A. KING,
SAMI. HARGRAyE
j. w. THOMAS Coum;ss;o1r,,
j. =. MABRY
ALF'D HARGRAvE,
Lexington, April Z, 1885, ze-sv
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WHERE Is TIE KNOW NOTHING PARrY?-All odds
and ends of things in Pennsylvania, says the New
York Journal of Commerce, have united in opposi.
ton to the Democratic party. One of the candidates
for State officers is Know-Nothing, another Black
Republican, and another Whig.
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We were pleased to see in our town last week the
Hon. Thomas Ruffin of Alamance. Judge Rufin, al
though far advanced in years still retains his usual
good health. Few men have served the public more
acceptably and faithfully, and still fewer will be
more regretted when the Father of all things calls
him to the mansion Of rest above
Edenton Banner
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FINE CHEWING ToBAcco.--Mr. Pescud has pre-
sented US with box of his " "Koh-noor" chewing
tobacco which is the purest and finest article of the
kind We have ever seen. Try it, ye moderate chew.
ers--ye inverate chewers-ye slaves to the weed
Ye who love tho pure tobacco-ye who love it, clear
Of liquorice-clear ofdangerous compositions
of grit and sweet and mellow-ripe as nutmcgs-
go and get it; go to Pescud's-go the "Koh-noor."
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MARRIED..

AT ST. Louis, Mo-. in the 26h inst in Christ Church. BY
Rev. Mr. Schuyler, Lieut. Francis T. Bryan Typographical
Engineers o. 5. A., of n. c., to Miss Edmona daughter
of the late Col. N. e. Taylor. At the time Lieut.
Beverly H. Robertson, us. Dragons to Miss Virginia
n, daughter of Julius D. Johnston, Esq, decd.
the 9th inst by Rev. JAS S. Purify Rev. J. J. James, Ed
tor of Biblical Recorder, to Miss Mary L., daughter of
Priestly II. Mangum, Esq, deceased.
At Christ church, Newbern, by Rev. Henry F. Greene
Mr. Israel Disosway to Miss Annie Maria Justice
daughter of the late John Justice
At Little Swift Creek Craven county, by Nathan Whit
ford Esq., Mr.. Furney Jackson to Miss Lydia E. Ernul
daughter of Moses Ernu, both of that county, ----
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The STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Let it be borne in mind
by all Democrats, and anti-Know Nothings, and es.
pecially by such as are delegates, that the Demo-
cratic State Convention will assemble in this City
on Wednesday next, the 10th of April. We trust
that every one, who do with any sort of con-
venence, will be sure to attend
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Fillmore, says the Louisville Democrat is an ill.,
used man by the late nomination. He is odious to
his party North-can't get their support. On the
other hand, he is popular with his party South but
the party itself too unpopular in this region do
him any good. So, between his own unpopularity
North and his party's unpopuarity South, he will
make q Door thing out of il.
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VIM. G. Singleton, Esq, has been apappointed
Collector of the Customs at this place. Uice Thomas
S. Singleton, deceased. In the appointment of Mr..
Singleton the Government has secured to its service
an efficient officer, and one, from the long experience
he has had in the office a Deputy, every way
qualified for the discharge of its duties.
Neubern Ne1cs
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The Alabama and Tennessee Railroad was
opened from Huntville to the town of Stevenson-a
distance of sixty-one mes-a few days since. There
was great rejoicings the occasion, and excur-
sion for the entire distance passed off very pleasantly
The road is to be finished the entire distance to
Memphis, during the present year.
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DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN PORTSMOUTH.

DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN PORTSMOUTH.
The Democrats of Portsmouth, Va, have achieved
brilliant victory over culvert "Sam" The Nor
folk Argus thus announces the result
speaks to her sisters of the Seaboard the
PIEDMONT and Aeghany The verdict of her people
mas been rendered against the hercsy of Know Nohngsm
Intolerance and prescription have driven the cu
'ert-IRUrH, JUSTICE, and EoUALlrYare triumphant"
friend has sent list of the votes for the va
rious candidates, showing signal victory through
out. The majority for JAS G. Hodges ESQ.,, for
mayor, is 1913. Last year the K. n majority was
49, making gain since then of 272 votes. The
entire Common Council is Democratic. bv laroer
majorit.s for each member than that cast for M,vor
Where is "Samn?
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Our respected and lamented townsman Jechonias
Pgott after painful and lingering illness of several
years. died the I'd of April at the advanced age of
80 years. Beaufort Banner.
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Hlow.NOthing Convention.-.-John A. Gilmer,
.vssE---l ESQ.,. nOininated.

We Ghe Associate) have just returned from K.
N State Convention, which met at Greensborough
on last Thursday. At present we only have time to
say We're about $50 delegates in attendance
that Hon. Sion H. Rogers, anti Nebraska Wing,
and not member of the order, was chosen Presi-
dent and that John A. Gmer, Esq, of Greensbor
ough, was selected to be very badly beaten for Gov
ernor, If he accepts. We took some notes of pass
ing events, by the aid of which we shall be enabled
to get UP something nice for our next Nous rerrons
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Major Doneson is called the greasy Tennessean." t"
Greasy as he is (says the New Albany Ledgsr.)
good many know-nothngs find it very hard to swal-
low him.
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Municipal Elfctions-Demoeratic 7r;y,nnhs

HUHtctpdt tEttctt0ns-DemocTdtlc IFlumpHS.
ST. LopJS, April s.-Home, the Democratic can
didate for Mayor, was elected on yesterday by
very decisive vote. The whole Democratic ticket
was elected by large majority.
CLEVELAND, April s.-The election held here yes
terday resulted generally in favor of the Democrats
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Philadelphia City Nomination.
PHILADELPHIA, April S.-The Philadelphia Demo-
cratic Convention has nominated Richard Vaux,
Esq, as candidate for Mayor of the City.
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st. Louis Election

ST. LOUIS, April s.-Haine, the democratic car.
didate for mayor, and the whole democratic ticket
were yesterday elected by large majority
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The meeting of the American party advertised for last
Friday evening did not off in consequence of Court
remaining in session until late hour of the night The
Town Hall also preengaged fora meeting one of
our Military Companies. Register
Lame excuses are better than none
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HARTFORD, April s.-The Senate will be Fusion
The House is close and doubtful. No choice of
State officers by the people.
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Connecticut State Ezection-

Connecticut State Election.
New HAVEN, April S.-One hundred and nine
towns heard from elect 60 opposition, and 60 Dem
ocrats to the house. Forty-four towns are yet to
hear from. Senate doubtful
A later despatch says there has been no election
of State officers by the people.
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THROUGH TIcKETs.-We understand the President
of the Charlotte Railroad has made arrangements to
supply through ticket to Goldsbopo', on the We'll
don road, for ten dollars.
.. - Columbia South Carolinian. 4th inst.
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1nother Democratic Triumnh-

PORTLAND, (Alaine0 April s.-Thc election held
here yesterday resulted in democratic triumph.
The democrats have not only carried the city, but
the black republicans defeated in every ward
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EY A friend, writing to us, says: "Every body
seems to be in favor of Bragg for another term and
suppose he will be nominated by acclamation.--
He must be anxious for the crown of martyrdom
who runs against him" s.n.
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nnnnccficuf Election

New HAVEN, April 9.-In the Senate the Fusion
lists have majority of FIVE In the House the Flu
sionists have majority of seven. Three towns re-
main to be heard FROM
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IF YOU WISH TRUE AND FAITHFUL LIKE.
NESS of yourself friends call and get of those
gems produced only at HAVAENS MALLON'S Photo.
graphic Gallery.
MOTTO E.-ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO NE
will please call and settle their immediately
! s further Indulgence cannot be given.
T. ]. HAvENS.
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