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ced to commercial port. Fourth-Russia aban-
dons the Protectorate of the Principalities.
Ffth-Russia renounces certain territories in Bes-
sarabia, which leaves the navigation of the Dan
ube free Sixth-A commission to be appointed
to trace new frontiers in this district Seventh
Russian soldiers passing the Pruth to be regarded
rs casns Jeli by the constructing powers"
"The English Parliament" says the DESPATCH
reassembled on the 3lst. Lord Palmerston, in
answer to question as to the conditions of the
treaty, replied that they would not be made pub
lie till notifications were exchanged, at the same
time expressing the opinion that the terms would
be satisfactory to England and to Europe.
Lord Palmerston said that the objects of the
war had been fully accomplished. The integrity
and independence of the British Empire had been
secured, and treaty honorable to all parties ef'
fected The news Of peace was duly honored in
England by official demonstrations, but the people
received it with no enthusiasm"
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LATEST INDIAN NEWS.

An extra from the Office of the Tampa, Florida,
Pennsular, communicates the following intelli-
gence from the "seat of war" in Florida
On the afternoon of the 9th inst, the Indians
who attacked DR.. Braden's residence and planta-
ton, on the Manatee, seven in number, on the
evening of the 3lst March, were orertaken by q
party of Florida volunteers. They were encamp-
ed on the South bank of the Big Charley Apopka
Creek, and appeared to be confident of safety
The party, it would appear from thereport receiv-
ed by Captain Hooker, which is short and imper-
feet, crossed the Creek, and covered by dense
hammock, which extended along the bank, they
approached so near the enemy as to overhear their
conversation, and killed two Indians on the spot.
The remainder retreated to the Creek; two were
shot while in the act of jumping into it, and fell
corpses, their bodies sinking Immediately. The
remaining three escaped, wounded badly. They
were pursued some distance by the blood which
plainly marked their retreat but were finally lost
in hammock. The surprise was complete, as
the enemy did not take time to fire gun.
The two Indians who were shot down at the
first fire, were scalped. One scalp was sent to
Manatee with the party who conveyed the stolen
property to its owners, and the other was sent to
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COL. BUFORD,s COMPANY.

The company Of the gallant Col. Buford have
thus far made of it o grand triumphal march. In
Columbus, Montgomery, Mobile, and New Orleans,
their presence made gala-day. With no other
weapon than their Bibles, and the proud conscious
ness that "thrice armed is he who hath his quar-
rel just" tey will yet do noble work for Kansas
and the South. God speed them and may 9TH
ers, cheered by such examples, follow in their
footsteps, quickly. The New Orleans Picayune
thus speaks Of the company
Among the crowd of passengers On board the
Florida, arrived yesterday morning from Mobile,
were some two hundred and eighty emigrants on
their way to Kansas. Two-thirds Of them, we
learn, are from Alabama; the rest are from Geor
ga and South Carolina all are stalwart, fine look
ing men, just the stuff to settle new country
Col. JEFF. Buford, who leads the party, is high
toned courteous gentlemen, we'll known and uni
persally respected in Alabama, and we have no
doubt will prove himself useful and prominent
citizen in the new Territory he has selected as
the home of himself and those who are following
his fortunes. We learn that the party leaves this
morning. and we regret they could not have re-
mained longer with us, so that our citizens could
all have seen them.
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The North Carolina Democratic Convention

RALEIGH, April 16.
The Democratic State Convention assembled in
the Capitol building this day at II o'clock. It is
considered by many the largest political Conyen.
tion ever held in the State between three and four
hundred delegates being in attendance.
j. G. Shepherd, Of Cumberland, was chosen 10
preside over the deliberations of the Convention
The President on taking the Chair, addressed
the Convention on the political topics of the day.
His remarks were well received
Gov. Bragg was unanimously re-nominated for
the Office Of Governor, and Committee appointed
to wait upon him and request his acceptance
The Committee returned after brief absence, ac-
companied by Governor B., who entered the hall
amid great cheering and applause. In speech
Of considerable length great ability and soustir-
ring eloquence, Gov. Bragg accepted the nomina.
tion.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted, appro-
wing the administrations Of President Pierce and
Governor Bragg and declaring the Hon. Franklin
Pierce the first choice Of the Democratic party Of
North Carolina for the next PRESIDENCY.
Other resolutions, re-affrming the Democratic
policy, were adopted with great unanimity.
The Hon. W. s. Ashe, Of New Hanover; Hon.
Bedford Brown, of Caswell; R. R. Heath, ESQ.,,
OF Chowan; and W. W. Avery, ESQ.,, of Burke,
were elected delegates for the State at large to
the Cincinnati National Convention and the Hon.
John Hill, Of Stokes DR.. Columbus Mills, of
Polk; VIM. Hill, esq.,, of Halifax; and E. G.
Hayward, ESQ.,, of Wake; were selected as alter
mates.
Hon. Henry NJ Shaw, of Currituck, and the
Hon. Samuel P. Hill, of Caswell, were appointed
Electors for the State ut large.
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THE EMPEROR IN NEW YORK.

For some time back numerous stories have been
floating about the press, pretending to give details
as to the life of Napoleon III. during his visit,
while yet Prince, at New York. The Courier
dcs Etats Uns has an article refuting these calum-
nies, and in support of its statements, produces
letter from NJ. L. W. Tinell, a French political
exile, well known for his Republican opinions, who
was honored by the personal friendship of the
Prince Louis Napoleon.
NJ. Tineli, after noticing several of the stories
referred to, proceeds to give them the quietus by
the following authoritative declaration:
"From the day of his arrival until that of his
departure in the packet independence, June %,
1887, Louis Napoleon had his apartments in the
Washington Hotel, in broadway, on the site now
occupied by Stewards magnificent store. There
he received and admitted sometimes to his table
besides the Count Arese who remained one Of his
most intimate confdants-a very limited number
Of friends; among them were, Mr. NJ. Gonfalo-
ncri, Foresti, Maroncelli, Hackett, Pengnet, La
coste, the Rev. Mr.. Steward and few others
lie led very retired andremarkably regular life,
accepting none of the invitations with which he
was increasingly besieged. Hemade no exception,
but for the sorees of Nine Maturin Livingston,
whose family he particularly esteemed, and those
Of Nine. Pannon, who once week gathered the
elite of the French society under her roof.
/" Far from leading the life which has been at
tributed to him, the Prince on the contrary con-
stantly busted himself with labors and serious
projects A short time before his departure he
asked Inc to draw up the plan of n great agricul-
tural establishment, for he intended to purchase
land, and install small French colony. This de-
sign remained unfulflled only on account of his
sudden departure, which was caused by the un-
favorable advices lie had received concerning his
mothers health.
"Here you have sir, the simple truth in regard
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WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.

"This military company" says the Carolina
Times, Sin accordance with arrangements, left
Charleston on Wednesday evening, on tour to
the Cowpens battle ground, under the command
Of Capt Lewis NJ. Hatch OF the merits of this
company it is not necessary for US to speak
They arrived in this city yesterday morning, and
were received by the officers of the several COM
panies composing the Independent Battalion at
the depot where they partook Of refreshments pre-
pared for the occasion.
The company numbered in the neighborhood Of
fifty men, and were accompanied by the Rev. DR..
Gilman, as Chaplain; the Hon. W. D. Porter and
Edward McCrady, Esq.
The Charleston Evening Neuz informs US that
the route of the Infantry will be via Laurens C.
House, thence on foot to Spartanburg, where they
will take the cars and return home by the why Of
Columbia.
1t is expected that the company will reach Co.
lumba this day week, by the Greenville train, and
remain over as the guests Of the military of Co.
lumba until Saturday morning. We copy from,
the Courier the following:-
They go on holy and patriotic mission. 1t is
to honor and perpetuate the past-itis to erect on
the spot monument to the memory and valor- of
those gallant men who achieved for US the liberty
we enjoy,
The following are the inscriptions on the sever
al sides of the Monument =
WASHINGTON"
"Ihe Washington Light Infantry Of Charleston, TO
mhose custody the pidow of William Washing
ton entrusted his Banner, visited this bat
tie field April, 1856, and again rarsd
orrr ii the Flag borne Iy him on
that occasion.
"PICKENS."
"Fort Moultrie, Kings Mountain, Coupons, Eutam
Syrmgs-our Heritage."
s7o the Victors Of Coupons: ace enjoy the results
Of their struggles, let as emulate the rirtues
,rhich secured IT,"
This is movement in the right direction
While in other sections, every trivial deed has
been expanded, and every spot marked; in this
State, where nearly every foot Of soil was the
scene ofrich and brilliant revolutionary incidents,
there is scarce stone to tell the place where pa.
triotic deeds were performed, or where our patri.
otic ancestors fell.
All honor to the movement. In the Light In.
fantry, it is not only commendable, but especially
appropriate. The custodians of the Flag Of the
brave VIM. Washington, whose crimson folds wa,
we'd over the bloody, but successful Cowpens, and
the hotly contested Eutaw, they have proved nc
unworthy guardians, and have fully answered thu
pledges given, when it was confded to their care
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Capt. Hooker, at misplace The latter has been
exhibited to oil persons having the curiosity to
examine it.
On Saturday, the Goth ult., party, consisting
of two non-commissioned officers and nine men in
two boats, were sent by Captain Pratt, up the Fa-
Ka-Hatchee to obtain water for the command
After an absence Of about three hours, rapid
musket firing was heard from the water party
Captain Elzey and Lieutenant Walbridge, with
twenty-five men, in the two remaining barges,
lthe other two boats and skiffs being away were
Immediately despatched by Captain Pratt, to the
relief of the water party.
About dozen Indians had waylaid the party
at the Indian Field, and, as the advanced boat
was passing it, was fired upon, killing Corporal
O'Rourke and private Winterling, and wounding
private Streewski, all of company
The fire was Immediately returned from both
boats, when the Indians hastily retreated. Pri-
vate Winterling was brought to the camp and in
TERED. Corporal O'Rourke, fell from the boat
into the water, and has not yet recovered. Pri-
vate Streewsk was wounded badly in the knee,
with half ounce ball. The Indians fired one
volley and retreated without re-loading. Blood
was found on the grass, where they lay concealed.
The Indians were pursued for several miles but
were not oyertaken.
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Correspondence OF the Enquirer.


Messrs.. .Eaitors:-Now, since peace has been an
nounced and all the outside matters arranged to
the satisfaction of all of Europe, and the rest Of
mankind, your readers may be looking out for e1-
traordinary demonstrations in the business world
they may be expecting sudden and enormous
rise in the cotton market-but thus for they have
not realized their extravagant hopes As the
chances for pence Increased, the price of cotton
has been steadily advancing, until it is now
almost as high as can be expected under any cir
cumstances, with crop Of three and o half mil
lions going into the. manufacturers hands.
Since my last report, three steamers have arri.
ved-the Cambria, the Baltic, and the AErica.-
The latter brings news up to the 9Th instant
which shews small advance on cotton during
the week, and sales of G,000 bales. The quota
tions are about the same as those brought by the
last weekly steamer; but during the week, an
advance of to is reported. The figures do not
corroborate the report, but there seemed to be o
good demand and heavy sales, which indicates
further improvement.
For some time to come, the prices here cannot
be much affected, for the reason that the advance
began on this side, and has continued to keep
pace with foreign advices, until now the article
will not bear shipping before further advances are
established in England. The decline in freights
is working we'll for cotton here-the prices now
being Cd. lower than ut the lst of March.
With peace and prosperity all over the world,
the consumption of cotton must be very great and
prices correspondingly good; so that we may e1-
pect the market to rule high for some time to
come.
Flour is declining here, and will soon be below
the price that will induce shipments from the in
terror. The stock is not heavy; but the idea that
rates must decline upon the conclusion of peace,
depresses the market, and buyers only take for
present use.
Corn is about in the same condition. The ar
ticle here cannot command more than 65 cents,
including sacks.
1 was not able to commence my letter until just
before the closing of the mail. You will, there
fore, excuse hasty scrawl. Yours. J.
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PEACE PROCLAIhIEDl

The steamer Baltic, with Liverpool dates to the
I'd April brought the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. graf.
ifying or not, readers must determine for them
selves-that at l2t o'clock on Sunday, the 3oth
March, the treaty of peace was signed, and form
ally proclaimed The terms of the treaty have
not vet been made known but is has been surmi-
sed that the following points furnished the heads
for the wonderful document, to wit
ssRussia. consents to the naturalization OF the
Black Sea. second--Scbastopo is not again to
come war depot. Third-Nicola'ef eff to be redu'
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The Presidency,
A correspondent of the Philadelphia Nortl
American and United States Gazette saws:

A correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American and United States Gazette says:
Since it has become pretty obvious that the out
side pressure at Cincinnati will be directed to a
combination against all prominent candidates.
new movements are projected, in the hope of strik.
ing the fortunate vein Of favor in that body. Tie
coup de main by which Gen. Pierce was triumphant
lly carried in '52, is remembered by those who
hope to profit by similar tactics now, but without
sufficient regard to the important fact that the
instrumentalities which then succeeded, though
perhaps shorn of portion of their influence, have
more than compensated for that detection, in the
increased experience and practical wisdom deri-
we'd from three years of administration of the GOV
ernment.
The last name on the tapis, and suggested as
compromise between conflicting interests, is Viii
liam Aiken, of South Carolina. The prestige
which he acquired in the canvass for the Speaker
ship, when he was taken up against his own earn
esE and repeated protestations, and when he poled
a vote surprising that of every competitor but
the one elected, has naturally attracted attention
to him at time when the party inyolvements ap-
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THE LADIES FAyoRIrE,

Again in advance of its contemporaries, we have
on our table the May number of Godey's Lady's
Book, which is fully equal to the preceding issues
-afording that rare combination of the beautiful
BILE place in the affections of the fair. We really
sympathize with the lady-especially with those
of our own gentle readers, who tamely consent to
be without the Book. Send US So, along with
your subscription to the ENQUIRER, and we shall
take pleasure in ordering it for you.
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BILE and may the columns of the edifce, whose
foundations have just been laid, arise and be a.
dorned with stately beauty and grandeur OF pro-
portion, in keeping with the moral excellence of
the aims which prompted its erection!
The workmen, We learn, have contracted to
complete the building by the first day of Septem-
Der, next, when it is expected that the exercises
Of the second session will be resumed.
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YORKyllLE, S. c.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL "a, 1855.
QUARTERLY MEETING.

We are requested to give notice that the Second
Quarterly Meeting at the Yorkvlle Station will
commence this, Thursday, evening. Rev. Mr..
Kelly, the Presiding Elder, Rev. Messrs. North Of
the Circuit, and Jones, of Spartanburg, and per-
haps others, are expected to be in attendance.
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to the short sojourn Of Louis Napoleon in New
York"
NJ. Tenneli referring to the story thata certain
fourth rate lawyer had liberated Louis Napoleon
from the Tombs, and had not received his coun-
sci fees until his llustrious client had reached the
summit of his power, remarks: "There is only
one reply to make to this assertion, viz: that in
1887 the Tombs did not exist"
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OUR PUBLIC ROADS.

The Commissioners of Roads have determined
to erect mile-posts along the several public high
ways in our District, and, to this end, advertise
for bids-the work to be done in granite or slate.
The bids must be submitted prior to first Monday
in May, when meeting Of the Board will be held
in the Court House, and contracts given to the
lowest bidder
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER


The April number of this favorite Southern
Monthly, decided improvement both in typo
graphical appearance and in the sterling quality
of the contents, vindicates well the promise made
to US upon the commencement of the new series.
1t really seems to have taken upon itself neville,
and, though past the age of majority, has all the
freshness of early years upon it. The list compri-
ses the following articles:-
The University-its Character and Wants; The
Gypsies-(Poetry)-byM. Ii. W. H.; Two Parsons
and ne'er Church; Ivaloo-(Poetry; Siamese
Court Festivals; Duty-Poetry-b Annie; William
Gilmore Simms; The Misanthrope-(Poet
Candidate in q Quandary; Without Thee-(Poet-
ry)-by Caroline Howard Portrait Of Sir Walter
Scott-by George W. Curtis, of Putnam's Maya
zine; The Mn.trel's Curse-A Ballad-from the
German; Of Foolometers and Hints towards their
construction; Retrospections; Some thoughts on
Social Philosophy; Editors Table; Notices of New
Books.
The Messenger is published in Richmond, Va,
by Macfarlane, Ferguson & Co. Price S3
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MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATE REFORM
ED PRESBYTERY.

We learn that the First Presbytery of the AS
sociate Reformed Synod of the South, met at Pts
gah Church, CASTOR County, North Carolina, on
Monday last The last Moderator being absent
the Presbytery was opened with a sermon by Rev.
Dr. BoYcE, of Fairfield, and was organized by the
election of Rev. R. A. Ross, Moderator. The
several Reports from congregations were Of the
usual character-e1hibiting fair increase Of
membership, and condition of general peace and
harmony.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson and Joseph Adams, Esq, Of
the Committee appointed by the Bethel Presbyte-
ry, made the tender of share in the proprietor
ship and direction Of the Yorkyille Female Col
lcge which was cordially accepted and, in accor.
dance with the terms Of the proposition, the fol-
lowing persons were elected Trustees on the part
of the first Presbytery, to wit Rev. S. C. Mil
len, Col. VIM. C. Beatty, DR.. A. l. Barron, James
McElwee, Sem, F. II. Simril, and Edward Moore,
Esq. A Committee, consisting Of Rev. Mrs. E..
E. Boyce, ]. C. Cassels, and L. Mcdonald, was
appointed to attend conference with similar
committee of Bethel Presbytery, touching the
general economy and management of the College
their joint report to be submitted at the next Fall
meetings
Messrs. J. C. BOYD and ROBERT LATHAM, can
didates for the Ministry, were in attendance, and
exhibited their proficiency in the Theological stu
dies assigned to them
Other business came before the Presbytery, not,
however, of general public interest. The meeting
adjourned Tuesday afternoon, to meet at Union
Church, Chester district, on Monday after the
first Sabbath in September, next.
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tenn which gentlemen aspire to may we'll be as
simulated to the chrysalis if the Senator chooses to
use the term; but it is creeping, Shiny chrysalis
that finds its way into only when it goes through
filth and anarchy"
The memorial of the spurious legislature was
thrown out OF the Senate, with only three dissent
ing voices, and this is example Of the treatment
which MIR. Stewards tissue" will receive at the
hands of Congress and the people.
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speculatiyely for an advance.
On Saturday last, the farm of Mr..
Benjamin Mitchell, about four miles north
of this place, was ravaged by fire, Destroy
ing all his fencing, together with his dwell
ing house, furniture, clothing, and all which
he possessed. Mr.. NJ. and his wife saved
but the suit of clothes which they had on at
the time of the accident. We are pleased
to state that the citizens of our town promp-
tly stepped forth, and with liberal hands
contributed to the necessities of the distress
sed family. Thus another warning is given
to our farmers to prepare for similar fate,
unless at the proper season of the year they
prepare for it and burn their woods. These
accidents are occurring every year, and we
can but believe that it is for want of this ne
cessary precaution. The season at which
fire generally occurs is the month OF March
when there is always strong beeze blowing,
and if the devouring element can find food
for consumption, it will of necessity become
unmanageable.-True Corolinian.
- By long odds, the man who, at this
time, cxerts the most rotentinauence in Euro
pean affairs, is Louis Napoleon, the Emperor
oftbe French. He was born on the goth of
April, 1908, and is now within few days
of being forty-eight years of age. He is the
son of Louis Bonaparte, brother of the first
NAPOLEON, and King of Holland. His moth.
er was Hortense Beauharnois, daughter Of