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Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
Is Secretary Cobb in the Dfsunion
Plot

The position of Mr.. Treasurer Cobb must be
getting rather uncomfortable. Is it rot true
| that Buchanan and the smaller sharks that
have assisted him in impoverishing the public
treasury for the last four years are all for dis
union would they not prefer the breaking
| up Of the government to seeing it pass into any
other hands than theirs? Really it would seem
so. But Mr.. Cobb, though big gun in Geor-
! gia, cannot destroy this government; nor can
all the alar1nists, sccedcrs and disunionists in
the country do it. The majority of the people
Of all sections appreciate is many blessings
and mean to preserve it in all it's parts A
New York paper says:
| The Journal Of Commerce in its issue Of yes
| terday morning. contradicts. with much empha-
sis and feeling, the story that Mr.. Cobb had
written to banker in this city, stating that he
did not expect the late ten million loan to be
taken, and that no plates had been prepared
from which the bonds could be printed. This
| is satisfactory so far as it goes.
But since the Journal of Commerce under
takes to speak in vindication of the Secretary
of the Treasury, we regret that its denial is
| limited to this single point. That paper can
not be ignorant of the rumors so rife in all po-
| ltical and commercial circles, for the last few
| days which are even more injurious to Mr.
| Cobbs reputation than the statement winch 1t
contradicts. Why not deny if denial can truth
fully be made that Mr.. Cobb during his visit
here, attempted to promote the Wall street
panic, by repeatedly expressing the opinion that
Mr.. Lincolns election woul be followed by
disunion and general arrangement of the
monetary concerns Of the country. Is it, or is
it not true that the views of the chief financial
officer of the government on this subject are so
thoroughly digested and well-matured to
have assumed the form of q definite PLAN for
the secession of certain States from the Union
For to this extent do rumors, apparently au-
thentic, imp1cate the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, in the disunion designs of the aiarmists.
This is too grave matter, and Mr.. Cobb.
may be presumed to stand too high in the con-
fidehce of the administration, for these dshon-
oring rumors to be regarded with indifference
by the country. We should be derelict in our
duty if we allowed them to pass unnoticed but
shall copy with great alacrity and pleasure
any authentic and satisfactory denial.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
THE FAIR. &c.

The Mecklenburg Fair closed Yesterday after
noon under very favorable circumstances, not
withstanCii O the weather during the continuance
of the Fair extremely incement.
The large amount of articles. animals, &c. on
exhibition and the number of visit ors indicated
that the accomInoi alton fell far short of meeting
tie necess ties of the ncca>itn.
At the close of the Fairit was suggested that. in
order to provide ample accommodations for the
next annual exhibition suitable Buildings and
other accommodations be prepared and the sorie
ty forthwith determined TO carry OUT the suggrs-
ton, when in very few minutes between six
and seven hundred do llrs were subscribed for
that purpose mostly by citizens of Lancaster
District, South Carolina, and 1redell County
North Carolina.
In front OF the Hotels. the citizens and stran-
gers there #ssen hied We're appealed to and the
amount as largely increased.
We learn that the Commit'ee of Arrangements
contemplate expending between two and three
thousand dollars in improvements and additions
and it is to be presumed hat the citizens of Meek
lenhurg will II hesitate in their Efforts secure
the object had III vew.-Chartotte Bulletin.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
VOLUME III.
The n. G. University Magazine.

The November number Of this excellent
monthly is before us. The leading feature of
this number is Memoir of Hon. William
CASTOR, late Judge OF the Supreme Court of
North Carolina: By Hon. Matthias E. Manly" "
accompanied by an engraved likeness of the
lamented subject of the Memoir. This article
will not only prove interesting to every North
Carolinian but to many beyond the bounds of
the State who revere the memory of CASTOR.
And who more competent to prepare such
tribute to departed worth than our distin
guished townsman, Judge Manly We shall
endeavor to lay the entire Memoir, 10 pages of
the Magazine, before our readers as soon as the
election returns have been announced
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
AN ENCOURAGING EVENT

The arrival Of the splendid three-masted
schooner Napoleon, Capt. Sirrnond, drawing
nine feet ten inches water, at the wharves of
this city, is an epoch in the commercial history
OF Petersburg, which should be hailed with the
livelest satisfaction by our people. The Na-
poleon is q beautiful craft, of 275 tons burthen,
and belongs to NeWbern, N. G. To Use her
gallant captains own expressive language, 'she
came up the Appomattox with flying colors,
obeying her rudder with the strictest fidelity,
and without even smelling bottom" When
such vessels reach ou- wh%rves with ease, it is
tlme for Petersburg merchants to inaugurate
direct trade with other and more important
ports than Sonbrcro. Brigs and barQues to
Rio, the West India Islands, or even to Liver
pool, and Marseilles, can also 20 and come; and
who can assign good cause why there should
not be regular lines between the ports we have
mentioned and the city Of PetersbpTgS No
good reason can be assigned. 4 little energy,
cap;to! and perse7crence, all well ble.ad,ta will
Soor put such lines at,oat. This Is no mere
br&gs>docia, written for effect, but i; is sound,
sober, earnest truth-rincontrov-riible truth -
The destiny of Petersburg is very far from be-.
ing accomplished. A brighter future awaits
her than many Of her most sar-;lne friends
have ever supposed, nor is it very remote, un-
less Q sl?ineness shall f&sten upon her people,
which will be wholly inexclsabie. We shall
have more TO say on this subject at sn early
day Petersburg EEprass.
Yes, all this is gratifying for Petersburg and
we are glad to see it, Ar. Erpress bat what
think you when we tell you that the Nopo2eon
was built and fitted for sea at our docks? She
is owned here and has been running to and
from this port ever since she was launched.-
Newbern has right to be proud Of her.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
SENSIBLE AND MANLY YREsOLUTIONs.

At n recent meeting of The Union men of the
county of Rockhri1ge, Va the following resolu
tons. among Others " ere passed
Resoiucd That the allegation, that Virginia sis
so hitciItd tn the Southern States that they can
drag her into a common destiny with them.
matter " hat may BE- the desire of her people, is
a fon calumny and aspersion this noble old
,,omHlonwealth, and gross insult to her peo
pie
Rcsotrrd. That verify believe that nine
tenthS of the people of this State will be opposed
to resisting the General Government. SO long as
i, may be administered in conformity TO the Con
stifution, and the common beneut of all the
states.
h'esolued, That the advice given to the South
ern States to strike blow which will involve
this country in the horrors of bloody civil war
should bring its authors the eXecration and
reprohaton nf all honorable and patri"tc men.
Resolosd. That Virginia ''@uty to the
South' or any other quarter of the world. except
to discharge those constitutional obligations rest
ing her member of the Union. and such
every civilized community owes to every 9th
er and that she has the ability and the resoln-
tion TO maintain her rights. from whatever quar-.
tar they may be assailed
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13

STORMY MEErING-'' Minute Gov.
Wise spoke at Oxford Hall in Portsmouth last
Saturday night, to an immense throng, chiefly
in support of the Princes Anne resolutions
The Transcript Says:
He occupied tour hours and when motion
was made and seconded to adopt the same pro-
gramme here, perfect storm prevailed among
the friends and opponents of the Minute Men
project. 1t is admitted by all parties that moth
ing like it was ever witnessed here before
The difficulty grew out of misunderstanding 6
with regard to the character of the meeting
some parties asserting that it was citizens
meeting and others that it was democratic
demonstration, to which all parties were invited
to attend as hearers and voters, but not as
speakers. At any rate, it was after y o'clock
when quiet was restored and the meeting had
to adjourn before reaching vote. The upshot
of it is the Minute Men are already n course of
organization here, and 600 or 700 VIII be en-
rolled before tomorrow morning. 1t IS not 10
be party organization in in any respect, but
will receive any gentleman who is friendly to
Virgins and her sister Southern States.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
SELECTED POETRY.

The Flag o. Oar UnaOn!
&" a song 70. oug oauner r'-The watchwor1 re-
call
Which gave the Republic he! eta:;on
Omitted we stand divided we fail -
II nadu and preserved Us nation
The union If lnkes-the union Of lands
The union Of States aone can sever
The union Of hearts-the union OF hands
And the F!ag u!the Union forever
And everi
TIE Flag of oug Cuion forever
Wha: God in his mercy and wisdom designed.
And arm'd with his weapons OF thunder,
Not al! the caIth 6 despots and fUcIiona COM
baed -#E
Have the power 70 conquer or sunaer!
The union of lGkee-the uniUn Of lands--
The uni0n uf States none can sever
The union Of hearts-the union of hands.
And the Flag of the onion forever
And evert
TIE Flag Of our Union foreveri
Oh. keep that Flag flying THE pride Of Tho
vani
To all other nations dispIavt
The ladies Cor union all " a-zonI
But not 70 tho man who'd betray it.
Then the union of lakes-ths Enion Of lacds--
The union of States none can sever
The uniop Of hearts the union Of hands
Aud the Flag of the Union forever
And everl
The flag OF cur Union foreveTi
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
Cotton Growing i'm this State.

One of the most gratifying features in our
agriculture is the rapid increase in the cult
vation of cotton. No where perhaps is this in
crease more marked than in the county of era
ven, and we look forward to still greater i'm
provements. In fact we doubt not but in a
few years Craven will be the banner cotton
county in the State. An exchange, on this
subject says:
The total number of bales of cotton raised
in North Carolina, for the year ending Arg 1st
31st, 1850, was l82, ,907, valued at $9,OCo,O00.
This is more than ever before produced in the
State by 25 per cent The next years cop.
ending in August 1861, it is supposed Will
reach as high as 200, 900 bales This is re-
markable yield for the cotton lands of the Old
North State.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
Sound Sense.
There is comfort in the following from the
Nntionul Inte{LiqeHcer:

There is comfort in the following from the
National {ntelLigencer:
The Latelligencer says: Those who have
witnessed many Presidential canvasses as
it has been our lot to mark and remember, will
not be in haste to despair of the Republic be-
cause Of the rise or decline of parties, or be-
cause of the excited language held by political
leaders ever anxious of late years to identify
the fortunes of their chieftain with the welfare
and even with the stability of the State. Dur
ing the last thirty years no Presidential elec
ton has occurred without the accompaniment
ofmenaces directed against the perpetuity of the
Union. It was so in the early contest between
Jackson and his different competitors. 1t was
so in the contest of $40 between Harrison and
Van Buren, when Henry A. Wise raised TIE
famous cry Of ''union Of the Wings for the
sake of the Union" 1t was so in 1S44, when
the election of Henry Clay was denounced as
fatal to the South because fatal to the acqui-
sition of Texas, It was SO in 1913 when the ag-
tation composed by the compromises of 1850
were portending disastrous ruin and eonvulsioN.
1t was so in 1852, when the e liant Scott was
hunted down because he, forsooth, could not
be trusted to control the destines of the coun-
try for which in two wars he had risked his
life and in one of which he had freely shed his
blood. 1t was so in the last Presidential can
vass, an assemblage of Southern Democratic
Governors was actually convened to concert
measures OF civil resistance to the election Ct
an unacceptable candidate. The country has
survived each of these successive ''cries," and
their periodical recurrence has taught the peo-
pie to look upon them, not certainly with com
placency, but yet with none ofthat despair which
hastily concludes all to be lost because of the
overthrow Of political dynasty. The Con-
stitution does not change with the mutations
Of parties, and those who with US, have seen
how happily the muniments o: our civil free
dom have survived the insolent power even
of Jacksonism, in the hcy-dey of its domina-
Of bond which has endured such strains
without suffering material BARN"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
IaI1r Local Column.

This department of our paper has been placed
under the control of Mr.. D. 3. Julian who has
been for over twelve months attached to the
office, and who has not only shown himself a
good printer, but has also given evidences ot
qualifications, tact, fidelity and integrity which
eninently fit him for the position which he has
assumed. He will not only report for the pa
per but will attend the Counting Room ard re-
ceive money, receipt for the same in our name,
and attend to other business in our absence.
He will also attend to collections, and though
this part of the business may not be very
agreeable to him. we doubt not but he will
conduct himself in such manner as not to
make his calls offensive to our patrons.
Being in "fulI connection" editorialy, he
will be entitled, on account Of his position, to
free tickets to shows, invitations to weddings
and parties complimentary tickets on all the
railroads, invitations to oyster suppers, mas
querades, balls, levees, matinees, and all other
privileges and immunites to which the exalted
place he fills entities the occupant.
We shall leave him to say all he has mind
say it as he pleases, and when he pleases, so
he steers clear of politics and religion: these
we shall not permit him to touch unless he
should be able to do so in a way to please
soery6ody
Those who want puts, must give their Sc
gars, dough nuts, confectionaries, new hats, &c,
to him, as he will attend to that department
hereafter.
We trust that our business men will assist
him all they can so that he may be able to give
full and reliable commercial and marine reports,
and with such other items a. they can which
will prove of general interest.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
from the ashinefo,rStatts ard Union.]
Songs for1he UnIou.

Within the past week ws have given daily
poetic appeal in favor Of the Union for the sake
of he Union. believing that our people are
cepton to those for whom The political lyrists OF
all times have written in every country. 1t has
been asserted that the ballad makers and sonC-
writer's are of more use than the law makers.
However this may be, the agency brought by tho
balladiss during the great revolutionary crises of
Europe is not tn be neglected underated-even
though we have not printed anything equal -
the MarseilGise of DE Lisle. Reranger's politi-
cal lyrics. All the writers. hose lines pub
lish-d. aimed Mt was to impress upon fhe people
the sanctity and beauty of the Union, and to
arouse in them similar feeling of veneration for
it 1t throbbed through the inspiration under
which they were penned. Under such au inspi-
ration. and with such purpose were written Mr..
Jarviers effective ode The Union;' Mr.. Don
oIo's poetical, though plain, ailegory, " Heaven
and Eqrth;' Gen Morris thrilling, simple song.
The Flag of Our Union :" Mr. Savage's God
Preserve the Union;' and the following appropri.
ate chant from the pen of Mr.. Wattcrson
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13

W. L. YANcEY.-The Standard very proper
ly denounces the arch traitor, w. L. Yancey
and the Press and other papers of that stripe
express great "regret" at the Standard s course :.
Just as was to have been expected. The only
''regret" we have in the matter is that the
Standard did not maintain the position it took
Immediately after the Baltimore Convention,
and have continued to denounce Yancey, the
Sectional nomination and all who had any hand
in making it. Such a course would have given
the Standard and its editor position in the
State that would have been impregnables f,'.-,
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
THE PRINCES VISIT TO THE UNITED
STATES

The Philadelphia Press says that the Duke
Of Newcastle made the subjoined remarks to a
gentleman in that city:
II wish it could be stated upon my authori-
ty, that the visit of the Price, Of Wales to the
United States cannot have other than the best
results. Everywhere he has perceived with
what kindncss--I might almost say affection
his mother the Queen, is regarded bv all
classes, and be has been deeply touched by
the consideration extended to him on her ac-
count. He has been able to compare the Ca
nadas with the United States, and mark how
different institutions created different results.
Above all he carries back with him sense
of strong personal obligations for the warmth
and kindness of reception here, and-for the
English are not ungrateful-- this will now be
shared by all classes at home, who feel kind
ness rendered to their Prince as fit was rem
dered to themselves. To be frank with you,
this visit will decidedly make England and
America better and warmer friends than ever.
Should the question of difference arise de-
pend upon it, the Prince would frankly protest
against it, alleging in support of his views,
his personal familiarity with the character and
inexhaustible resources, of a country which
rivals England in the art ofpeace, and can sum
mon three million of volunteer disciplined
soldiers to fight for her, if the misfortune of
war should arise"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
The Contest.

Well, the battle has been fought, and proba-
bly, by tonight we shall have enough to ena-
BILE US to determine who is the victor. New
York and Pennsylvania will most likely decide
the contest and to-nights mail Will most like
ly bring us enough to determine how they have
gone.
The voting here was conducted quietly and
peaceably, as far as we saw or heard and there
was but little or no excitement. The result
IN this county, as far as heard, we give below.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
ORIGINAL POETRY.
Lines

Lines
On the death If my Gyandzn0taeT, acao Departed II
Life, Nor. I3th. 1859.
by MARY EGoLEsToS-
Ah It's in vain. cannot rest;
A fire consumes my brain:
fearful pressure on my breast,
I've heard that moan agaiu!
Tears come, cannot help but weep,
Those thrilling sounds to hear:
In vain close my eyes to sleep.
Her image is too near!
I list, hear that moan again
o. Cod she gasps for breath;
Nor. she has ceased to mcun for pain
Great Saviour! is it death.
How calm she lies, so meekly pale
And closed her eyes on time
No more shall grief torment her soul
Or mar her joys sublimel'
Her life was four score years OF more.
But blest with Gospel faith.
With Jesus past Deaths dsrksone door.
@ - Aud entered on Heavens path.
Peace to hcr ashes-let her rest.
She's done with earth cold track
Her spirit is amid the b!est,
IFe would w.sh her hackl
German. \. Y Oct. 81, 1860.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13

A sELF-MAos MAE.-The Boston Post gives
the following interesting sketch of the Hon.
William S. Lindsay, the British member of
Parliament who is now IN this country on q
commercial mission:
He is one of the selfrnade men of England
or rather of Ayr in Scotland. He vas left an
orphan at SIX years OF age; left home at the
age Of fifteen with three and sxpence in his
pocket worked his passage to Liverpool by
trimming coal in the coal hole of steamer;
slept for seven long weeks in the streets and
sheds Of that city; and at length started from
destitutien, but with honesty as dover, on a
three wears sailors life as the cabin boy of a
West Tndaman. His trials were not over
He was shipwrecked and had both legs and
one arm broken. At the age Of nineteen he
was in command of the Olive Branch, when.
in 1899, in the Persian Gulf he was assailed
and cut down by sabre, and to save himself
killed his assaliant with pistol shot. He left
the sea the next year and in Sal became agent
for coal company, where he rendered to
HartlepooI great local service.
Mr. Lindsay in 1S45 became citizens of
London, where he laid the foundation of the
business which made him one of the merchant
princes of that great city. In 1852 he owned
TWENTY-FIVE first class ships, and that year as
underwater. he insured risks to the amount of
fourteen million of dollars, while the house he
was in chartered seven hundred ships, chiefly
70 India and the Mediterranean. Thus had the
immigrant from Ayr become one Of the largest
ship owners and ship brokers of the kingdom.
But vital portion OF this indomitable career
remains to be told His clear, simple forcible
exhibit of his cause before the Board of Trade
bears the marks of method and culture, and
there is no royal road to these How came he
by this talent? He never in his busy life lost
sight of the mental training that makes after
all the man, and which, with fortune, brings
power; but he gave the spare hours that
thousands carelessly cast away, to selfinstruc-
ton. As proofs of his success, are his pamph-
lets on the shipping interests and an elaborate
volume entitled g Cur Navigation and Mercan-
tile Marine Laws in which merchant of
large experience gives his countrymen the bene-
fit of his best thought.
Mr.. Lindsay tried to get into Parliament in
1852, but corruption and arlstocratic influence
defea al him. In 1854 he was elected for Tyne
mouth by the meagre majority Of seventeen,
and in 1857 wa elected without opposition
He is now forty-four years of age. Such has
been the remarkable career of Mr.. Lin lsay, and
Though he may not succeed in pursuading our
government to concede the vital change Of
throwing open our eoasting trade, yet much
which he said will command the assent Of the
liberal of all parties
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13

PRONOUNCED SSoB.-The question, g what is
snob," IS likely to be satisfactorily answered
through the discussion now being carried on
among the military men and hotel keepers in
New York. It appears that Gov Morgan, hav-
ing invited one of his staff, who also kept ho-
tel, to the Prince OF Wales dinner recalled the
invitation, because hewas assured thai it was
not etiquette for Prince to dine at tho same
able with hotel keeper. The insulted hotel
keeper has resigned his military commission.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13

FEELING IN THE -surTH-An appendage to a
business letter from an old Union man of Pendle
ton, S c.. says. Oct. 2S:
II am now 65 years OF age. and I have never
Witnessed such determination to resist. Old
men and hoys barely IN their teens. from the sea
board To the mountains, the hole State min
ute men, armed with revoivers and rifles If
you can catch Yankee ask him to guess what
the southern people will do They cry here is.
T. The Palmetto regiment, Chapultepec and Butler
Excuse me for the depression"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-13
GAR1BALDI PAINTED BY A YoUNG LADv.--A

young lady, writing enthusiastically as
young ladies generally do portrays Garibald
as ' a dear old weather-beaten an el." We
doubt if angels care much about the weather,
considering they are always living in the open
air, ard are not generally represented as having
much clothing about them, though, on the
other hand, it is agreeable to picture Gar, baldi
as an Anglican avenging angel for the long
endured wrongs Of italy an angel of deliver
ence of the long-suftring martyrs of Naples
However, granting land to young lady we
are always ready to grant everything; that Ga
ribaldi is "a weather beaten angel" it is a
comfort to know that as yet ne has never been
beaten by anything else