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MR., spEERs' AD yALOREM RESOLUTIONS.

We stated that these resolutions were similar to
Mr.. Bledsoe's. We are requested TO state that in
the fifth resolution they differed from them in de-
claring that "n the opinion of this Legislature the
to allow the Finance committee to report, &C." Mr..
BledSoc's resolution "inStructcd the committee" to
report &c. without asking an alteration of the
constitution.
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kAzz &<rw

Moore, Of N. H., Morehead, Mordecai, Shaw. Sher-
rell, Simonton, Taylor, Walker, Wallace Walscr,
Wilson and Woodfn--3?. - .-s- -.
The following voted in the negative:
Messrs. Baxter, Blount Bridgers, Bryan, Of N.
H., Bullock, Chambers Cox, of Pitt, Craven. Dam
Gatng, Gentry, Green, Of Chatham, Green, of
franklin, Hall, Of Warren, Hargrove, Henry. Hill
of Stokes, Jones, of Craven Leak, Lewis McCottcr,
Mckay, Martin Masten, Moore, of Martin, Morgan,
Newly, Norman, Norwood, Outlaw Purdie, Ran.
som, Reeves, Rouey, Sanders, Scales, Simpson,
Smawood, Smith, Sparrow, Speer, Speight Steph.
ems, Tomlinson, Thompson, Thornburg Ward and
Williams-53.
Mr.. Pritchard paired off with Mr. Long.
BILLS on THEIR THIRD READING.
A bill to eXmept one negro from execution. In
definitely postponed. .'-.
A bill to more effectually prevent trading with
slaves. Rejected ,. ..-.s
A bill concerning free negroes. Indefinitely
postponed.
A bill to prevent the immigration of free negroes
into this State.
Mr.. Ferebee said the immigration of free negroes
from Virginia into Camden county had. become
crying evil; some remedy was necessary.
NJ. Norwood said it was the general opinion that
something must be done to arrest this, evil At the
next session of the General Assembly some measure
must be adopted which will be dictated by the best
neadS anu DeSt ne;ftS OF the state. The bl was
rejected.
The bill to regulate fishing in the waters of Pam
lico and Albemar,e sounds. . r-,.
Mr. Outlaw moved to postpone to the night scs-
sion.
Mr. Badham objected, he said much time had
been already consumed about this NATTER out of
10 of the committee had reported against the BILL
therefore, he moved it be laid Oh the table Adopt
ed-yeas o. nays9
The following bills passed their second and third
readings:
bill providing that justices of the peace should
keep dockets of their proceedings. Passed
bill to incorporate the llilsboro' Savings Insti-
tutc. Passed.
A bill altering the time of holding Courts in Har-
nett county. Passed
bill consolidating the directors of the several
N. c. Railroads. Indefinitely postponed.
bill regulating the fees of Clerks and Masters
in Equity Laid on the table.
a bill to incorporate the Lizard Dale Mining
Company Passed.
\ bill to incorporate the Bingham Mining and
Manufacturing Company. Passed.
bill to incorporate the AlaiIance Mining CON-
pany.
A bill to incorporate the town of Ellington, New
Hanover. Passed
A bill incorporating the Oak City Savings Bank.
Passed.
A bill to prevent the adultcraton of liquors.
Passed.
A bill to incorporate the Beaufort Steam Naviga-
ton Company Passed
| A bill to amend the charter of the Bank of VIII
| mington was under discussion Oh It's third reading
| when the House adjourned.
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the tax levied upon each county for the support Of
the insane poor, and this appropriation only called
for that money already paid. The State has actu-
ally, for the last two years. paid out less than it re-
ceivcd on account of the asylum. Mr. W. made
very effective defence of the institution.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guilford, was against the system
of drawing support from the several counties. He
wanted the State to raise tax on lands and polls,
and make the institution independent of county
taxation
After some further remarks from Messrs. Will
liams and Caldwell
Mr. Tonlinson moved to strike out 5000, and
insert $4,000. Rejectcd-ycas 80, nays Co.
The bill then passed its second readng-67 yeas,
81 nays.
On its being read again, Mr.. Outlaw offered an
amendment levying tax upon lands and polls for
the support of the institution.
This was rejected-yeas 1G nays rs, and the bill
passed its third reading.
On motion of Mr. Iloldsclaw. the bill to provide
for the removal Of the county site of Watauga coun
ty passed its third reading.
WILMINGTON, CHAL0rTE < RUTHERFORD RAILROAD.
The bill amending the charter Of the above road
taken up,
Mr. Smith explained the object of the bill. The
original charter provided that the State should en-
dorse the bonds of the company; but this bill al
lowed State bonds to be issued instead of endorsed
bonds, which will enable the company to dispose OF
them to better advantage, without increasing the
States Inability. lie then offered some amendments
to the bill, which were adopted.
Mr. Walters made some remarks in support of the
bill, proving the State could not lose by the ex-
change.
Mr.. Ransom, to show the advantage that would
accrue to the company, stated the contractor would
take State bonds in payment of the iron for the
road at S45 per ton, but would charge $50 per ton,
if paid in endorsed bonds.
Mr.. Moreilead opposed the bill, and said the orig-
nal charter allowed too many branches and made
other objections to the present bill.
A long debate enSued between Messrs. Morchead,
Caldwell of GuilfarI Walters, Ransom and Costner.
Mr. Morehead offered an amendment to compel
the company to build the road in consecutive Sec
tions; which was rejectcd-yeas 81, nays g.
Pending the discussion, at three clock the House
adjourned
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MP. HESTER. OF PERSON

We regret to learn that this respected gentleman
has been detained from his public duties by severe
indiSpoStion. This will account for his name and
votes not being recorded in our reports OF House
proceedings.
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STATE STocKs-North-Cs Carolina State Lends are
selling in New York at 9s!. The passage of the
BILL and adequate provision for the Sinking
Fund will still further add to the value of our bonds.
1t is gratifying fact that in all the accounts Of
sales in New York, North Carolina bonds lead the
bonds of all other States in price,
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CORRECTION.

In the report of the debate on the bill to emanci-
pate Samuel Morphis, slave the reporter omitted to
state that Mr. Prtchard spoke and voted against the
bill
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(CoueZuded from fourth pa1s.)

Mr.. Walser pointed out the anomalous position of
the free negro population and the evils brought on
by their residence among US. He wished to know
il the Legislature had right to send them away,
or to discriminate between who are citizens and
who are not His object in bringing in the bill was
to obtain an expression of public opinion on the
subject of free negroes. That the House might ex-
press its sentiments and enable them to bring it be-
fore the people for future Legislativ. enactment
Mr.. Dancy offered substitute to prevent any
further emigration of free negroes into the State
Mr.. Farrow moved the bill be indefinitely post
poned.
Mr. Thompson had not intended to trouble the
House on any subject, but could not refrain from
expressing his opinion upon this important subject,
though not prepared. he was not satisfied to see
this bill passed over with neglect He described the
degraded condition of the free negro, mentally,
physically and morally, and their nferority to the
slaves in morality and personal comfort. lie said
the question what was to become of this class! !
must be met one day or other as it was of the ut
most importance 10 the community Mr.. Thomp-
son was for giving the bill calm and careful con-
sdcrat0n.
Mr.. Byrd spoke in opposition to the BILL He
wanted to know where the free negroes were to be
driven to, and was opposed to all such harsh
ureS Us the bill before the House.
Mr. Smith opposed the BILL which proposed to
reduce free negroes into perpetual slavery, or drive
them forth from the State He gave it as his opin-
ion that the constitution guaranteed them their per-
sona freedom. Though there were upwards of 500
free negroes in his county, the people were against
the proposed law.
The bill Indefinitely postponcd-yeas 81,
nays A.
A resolution authorizing the Governor to have
the Capitol lighted with gas rcjectcd-T2 10 81.
4 bill for the relief OF the Insane Asylum was
read Opposition WAS made to the amount asked
and after some debate the House adjourned without
coming to Il decision.
A number of resolutions and private bills of no
public Importance passed their second and third
readings.
At 10 o'clock the House adjourned.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Horse Thief Heard From.

We have been informed that Mr. Kline has heard Of the
whereabouts the team which stolen from him. noticed
in last issue The story is briefly this the after
having secured the team started Immediately in the drec
ton of Philadelphia, and from thence to Washington City,
Mr. Kline received word from the latter place that team
answering the description in that place. and afterwards
that the horse had been exposed private sale auction
in the former place The whole story believed to be
false and Mr. Kline has wisely concluded to leave the mat
ter lie and wait for something definite to turn up
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Cannot Afford 1T.

An exchange puts forth the following thoughts in regard
to Advertising which seems singularly appropriate
Some say they cannot afford to advertise" In this
country where everybody reads the newspaper the man
must thick skull who does that these the
cheapest and best mediums through which he speak to
the public where he is find customers Put the appsr
business and generally the reality will follow The
plants his Seed and while he sleeping his and
potatoes growing So with advertising While you
sleeping eating conyersng with set of customers
your advertisement being read by hundreds and thousands
of who you heard of your business
and never would had been for your advertisements in
the newspapers
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
SRCRRYS DI8CI0SRDl

ME subscribers offer for sale Recipe Book which con-
tains Recipe for making every article that manufac-
ured In country Of Soaps Hair Preparations CoOgnes
Essences and Perfumeres of all kinds Beers Srups Mead
Soda. and Mineral Water Paints, Blackngs Inks &c.
and Recipes for making every article manufactured
making Honey which cannot be recognized from sS made
by bees either in look in TASTE and tire cost Of Which
does not exceed three cents per pound and be made
few minutes; another for making Fluid another for ma
king Soft Soap which can be made with little troubls and
exceeding sixty per barrel and il not
to Be surpassed excellence Which book win be sent to
any one that femits by MAIL Fifty Cents either In
money or IN postage stamps to
=. II, BEALs,
AshiamS. Mass.
March II. 1889
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Court.
The regular April term of Court for Hunerdon Co CON-
menced at Pennington on Tuesday last Judge Green on the
bench assisted by Judges Smith, Voorhees, and Large The
following shows not a very full calender:
Williamson vs. Brewer. Case. Skllman Van syckel.
Creamer VS. Dreamer. Case Hoffman, Allen.
stiner vs. yet Replevn. Dumont, Bird
Young, Bonnet & sutphin McCready Case. Van
Syckel, skiman,
Apgar VS.. Apgar Admir- Of W. Apgar, decd Case. Van
Fleet Van Sycke. ssA - SEQ
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Death of Ex-Governor stratton.

We learn that Hon. Charles Straton formerly Governor
this State died his residence in Gloucester
county Wednesday last at the of sixty years
Mr. S. in politics. Wing and represented the LIST Dis
rct in Congress from 1888 to 1872 being of the Broad
Seal members In 1874 he member of the Constitu-
tonal Convention and elected the first Governor under
that instrument Lately he has been retired from politics.
and occupied in agriculture He but recently returned from
years trip in Europe, being ill when he reached home
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
AmbrOtype & Melainotype Gallery

j. z. REEVE,
Would respectfully the citizens of Larbertv
and vicinity that he is taking PICTURES in all of the
above styles, at moderate prieess at his in
Public Hail. corner Of Union and Bridge SITS.
His being admirably well adapted for taking Pictures
he aers himself that he take pictures which for
and gracefuness of position richness of tone and beauty
finish, unsurpassed by any gallery of New York
Do take my word for it, but call and examine for
selves Pictures taken well in cloudy IN weather
On hand large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets
Fancy Cases. Frames, &c.
Nov A. 1858. If
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Robbery,

NVUDcHys
On Wednesday the sixth ins the store of Woman Sto
at Reigelve broken open and robbed of lot of
silks valued $3.50 also shaws to the So besides
about s25 in change which had been left in the drawer
Some old clothing left in the store which is supposed
belong who lurking about the store during the
evening The man is described being about
years DID, feet inches high and had under his right
eye with bandage it. reward of $50 offered for
the recovery of the property and conviction of the theft
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Presbytery Meetings.

The Presbyery of Rarian metal Frenchtown Tuesday
last the 18th The Pressytery of Newark will hold its
next state meeting Madison commencing Tuesday,
April 10TH hafpast 10 o'clock Statistical reports writ
ten narratives contributions for the General Assembly will
be expected The Presbyery of elizabeth will meet at
Railway on April lsth at Il o'clock F. M The Presby-
terry of Newton will meet at Blarstow April Goth
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
More improvements.

Mr. Abram Cray has commenced operations for the
ton of brick dwelling house adjoining those
of erection by Mr. S. Blackwell at the of Church and
Union Streets general spirit progress has taken hold
oo citizens and there antcipaons of cheap house rents
next year. Of win object this is well
known that rents entirely too high for place of this
size.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Lecture.

We learn from advertisement of Dr. A. Irons Homeo-
pahc practitioner in another column that he proposes
deliver lecture Homeopathy in this place. during the
month of June provided sufficient encouragement is shown
him. We hope the Dr. will meet with that which
due him. and let have the lecture Homeopathy in this
place generally understood and shouldke hear
it discussed
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14

Literary Gazette.
We wonld call attention to the advertisement in another
mart Of the paper of Mrs Louise ankins Literary Gazette
We consider it of the cheapest journals published
We have accepted the agency for this place and prepared
to receive subscriptions Read the advertisement for any
information on the subject Only fifty per year
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
setting out Trees.

Setting Out Tfees.
We are pleased to find citizens interested IN 'ne
matter of ornamentng town by setting out
trees thereby enhancing the value their property and con-
frnp great fayors on our citizens Besides number OF
private residences which are being thus onamented we no.
tice that the grounds belonging the Presbyterian Church.
are being beauted by the introduction of number OF ne
Norway spruce trees.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Bogus Three Cent Pieces.

The countereters for want of bigger game have put in
circulation lot of bogus three cent pieces which have
mled edge the stars surrounding the letter very
distinctly cut the bunch rods tied together in the lower
bow and the leaves in tho upper bow of the wanting in
the bogus co On the side of the coin the star
very badly executed the points not being distinctly and
finely cut as in the genuine,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
The Missing Eastonian.

From the Easton Times learn that dispatch was re-
eived from Charleston. S. c. yesterday, from H. Minge
which read as follows Mr. Yeager hasbeen here but we
have not been able to find him YETI 1t viii be that
Mr. M. speaks positively he expresses doubts. and it
may be relied upon that Mr. Ysager has been in Charleston
and is probably still there,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
New Hope improvements.

large handsome residence being erected by Mr. Thomas
Murray, Bridge St. which for beauty and neatness will
surpas anything which has been built in that borough for
time We also learn that aarge iron front store house
is erected in immediate vicinity Iron fronts
in this neghbohood something which has been aspred
by builders and has been left fer wrongly desped
New Hope to introduce them.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14

Chicken Stealing.

CHICKtN steaHhg. 1- 4
TN Thursday last six colored folks denizens of some place
in this immediate vicinity, arrested and brought before
Justice Parsons the charge of stealing several fine fowls
from the premises of Mr. John Beauhet They tried
and on Friday morning to Pennington Jail to await the
next term of court There be doubt but that
this gang has been engaged in this business for
time.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
The Coming Fruit season.

1t expected that the approaching fruit will one
Of remarkable greatness although many the cold wealth
which has been prevailing for time will njure the
crop Experienced persons tell that nothing is to be fear
ed thus far and unless have remarkably cold storms
injury will be occasioned.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Building Association.

The regular monthly meeting of the Directors OF the Lam
bertvle Building and Loan Association was held at the
usual place Unien Ha Saturday evening last Tor the
payment of insalments and selling of loans Two loans
sold premiums of twenty dogrs and one Tor
premium of twenty-seven
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
The Delaware.

The Delaware.
The river still continues in good rafting condition. and
large quantities of lumber passing this point daily
Our fisheries doing good business Over two hundred
shad have caught fishery single day. which
we call remarkably good business.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
A Nuisance.

"A NuISdHCes d /.
The inhabitants in the vicinity of the Corye Street canal
bridge complain very much at the neglected condition of the
bridge the DRAIN point where the running
down the canal intersects with Corye Street. Will
thing be done If the condition of affairs represented
to u.s. they are really alarming.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
East Time.

Fast Time.
From nm advertisement in paper published at New Bruins
wick in 1902 we find that the passage from that place
New York by regular line of steamboats, was made
hours and twenty minutes exclusive of stop Amboy Dis
tanee fortyfve miles What would Young America think
Of that now
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
A New Paper.

New Paper.
weekly journal is to be started at Doylestown the
present month 1t will be called the Democratic Stand
ord and will be the exponent of Democratic principles,
and contain the of other miscellaneous matter
1t is to be published by Messrs. Beans Kuster.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
T A T T. @ r I N Gil

The subscriber takes this method of informing his
friends and the public in general that he continusS Gle
TAILORING BUSINESS at his ,ua pfsee, hext door to-
Ceryes Hail. in MAIN ST, where be prepared 70 do an
kinds Of work his line chap and good any other
at short notice. and made up ashonaby and substantially
and warranted to fit Strict attention paid to cutting out
work for others to make, and warranted to fit if made up
right We feel grateful TO numerous patrons for the
liberal patronage bestowed already and hope by strict at
enon to my basines merit and receive share in the
future.
Lambertville, Dec 9, 1858. WILLIAM DEAN.
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Dividends.

Dividends.
The board of Directors of the Central r. r. Co.. of this
State have declared dividend of 10 per outof the net
earnings the year. payable the stockhodersin stock
on and after the I'd of April.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14

A NEWSPAPER IN A FAMILY. of the
greatest advantages Of a newspaper to family
is, the constant stimulus which the facts and
statements it contains gives to the acquisition
of historical, scientific and geographical knowl-
edge. Who, then, that is q father win be SO
penurious, not to say unnatural, as to refuse the
tender objects of his affection and responsibility
such an important aid to their advancement.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
LAMBERTVILLE
CARRIAGE EAGP 0AIvM
s1lHs
WEEasHl

York ST., bet.ceen Main and Franklin.
FHE subscriber isnow prepared execnte all ordersor
l making any description of CARRIAGES, BUGGYS,
SULKYS, in the neates possible, and after the
most approved and fashionable styles Having been in the
business time he has decacy saying that he
execute work of this description equal to any
Constantly kept hand complete of a styles
Of BUGGYS, TR0TING WAGONS, SULKYS, CARRI-
AGES &c. for all kinds of roads, low rates All kinds
repairing done and second hand vehicles painted with
neatncss making them look well as if new.
VIM W. BLOOM.
March II. 1859. If
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Gasg alb QroSute System.
1MPOR TANT!

That every one should read Bennett
& Cooley's advertisement, and then call
and examine their large and beautiful
stock Of Dry Goods; the cheapest and
best selected assortment of Dry Goods ev-
er before offered for sale by them, and
presenting attractions and advantages to
the trade generally, snch as are to be met
with in few places. They also wish the
public to understand that they buy their
own goods and regulate their own prices,
or in other words, they paddle their own
canoe"
They state this merely to prevent the
impression getting abroad that they are
a member Of the Mercantile Association,
though the object Of the association may
be good one, let it suffice for the pub
lie to know that Bennett & Cooley has
nothing to do with it. The only thing
that they have been guilty of during the
past year is in selling Dry Goods and
Groceries just little Cheaper than they
have, that's all. And we now. wish it
distinctly understood, that we viii not be
UNDERSOLD.
Wehave just received and opened this
week,a splendid lot Of Spring Goods.
which we will sell for Cash or produce, at
prices that
DEFY COMPETITION.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-04-14
Sad Accident.

SAD Accident
of Daniel Klnehans of Belvdere instantly killed
in that place. while descending HILL Monday, by falling
and being by hose carriage the wheel of which
passed over his head Immediately above the left ear
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March II, 1859.