Newbern weekly progress., 1858-10-28

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: SALISBURY, Tuesday Night, Oct. 26, 1853.
Dear Subs Il arrived here last night, and in
tended to proceed east this morning. but owingzI
to the indisposition of part Of my household,
was unable to do SO.
To-day, notwithstanding most of my time has
been occupied in nursing the sick, have min
gled some little with the citizens-have had the |
spleasure of meeting many old friends, and, III
: trust, have made some new ones. al passed :
half heur this forenoon in the company of tfleII
Governor elect, salisburys Distinguished SOM
J.W Ellis. He is in fine health and spirits, and
seems to be in good condition to assume the re-
sponsibiiities of the distinguished post to which
he has been called by the voice of his fellow eti
zens of the State I hope 1t will not be out of5
place for me- as the conductor of an independent I
journal, here to remark that, my course at Char
lotte last April is well known. / there opposed
the nomination of Judge Ellis, as long asSsnch +
opposition seemed likely to effect anything; not
that disiked the man or the principles which he
has ever so soconsstently advocated, batsbecause
desired then and do now, ito see promoted, one /
whom would rather see honored than any n1an9
in the State. The majority were against me,
Welded willingly and cheerfully, and in August
cast my vote for Judge Ellisswith as much pride
as ever gave one in my hfe. And now ven
ture the prediction that, should he iye.h ad-
ministratisna as our Chief Magistrate will
" be characterized by ability and impair
but willsreAect credit upon our beloved Common
wealth and add to the prosperity Of all her citi-
sszens. il was glsased to learn from the distin=
guisIed gentleman that he collteAp plated a visit
to Nembern in q few days know that he and
his aaaiabie lady win receive warm greeting on
their return to our tow n.
passed an ,hourlast night in the spacious sales
room of the Messrs. Myers. These gentlemen
have brought unusually heavy stock Of
goodssthis Fall and disposing of them.rapidly.
They are enterprising men and deserve the success
which is crewning their labofs. To morrow,
should IreInain, / have promised to make visit
to their institution" just out of town. at~which
about 1000 gallons of the ardent turned out
daily, and which, from the great popularity which
their brandt has achieved, is scattering itself
throughout the land and being daily turned in.
This evening passed few moments in the
and elegant establishment of Messrs brown.
Coffin 4 Mock These gentlemen have iustsgof
intothe new store. which suppose, is the largest
and best appointed in the State They havesa
verysheayy stock andpare doing large business
also Received, ugh any friend 8. .Cosmo. Z
an introduction this evening to MIR. Malcon1, who
has recently established marble yard here. He
is pleasant gentleman, and was pleased to learn
from .hinns that he IS doing good business. l
don't know whether he is Yankee orsllet, biltais
he is wish our State had a good many more like
him. s@8
met last night, for moment, my old friend
Br,,ner of the Watchman. He is right side mp,
and publishes an excellent paper, one W whch otr
business men would not injure themselves by
patronizing My friends at home must not sup
+bof tba Watch