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Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
XVhix Meeting in Lenoir.


The Wings of Lenoir held meeting at Kins
ION on the 9TH instant We condense the proceed
ings from the american Adrocdte:
A meeting of the Wings of Lenoir County assem-
bled at the Court House in Kinston Saturday. the
eth of April, A. u. 1860.
DIR Jacob A Hartsfield was called to the chair and
Mr. Joseph j. Parker requested to act rs Secre-
tary. The chairman explained the object of tue
meeting to be the appointment of delegates to the
District Convention to be held at Newbern on the
th inst for the purpose of eecting delegates the
National Convention which assemblies in Baltimore
on the 9Th day of May next, and also to appoint an
elector for thes2nd Congressional District.
Moved and carried, that sixty delegates be ap-
pointed by the Chairman to attend the District Con
Vention.
Moved and carried, that any Wing, or opponent of
the Democratic and Republican parties from this
county who may be at Newbern during the Con
vention be hereby empowered and requested to act
as a delegate
Moved and carried that the Chairman and Sec
retary be added to the list of delegates.
Messrs j NJ Patrick, of Lenor Institute, HI r
Strong, John Wooten, d Hilton and w Dunn Jr
were severally called upon who responded in appro-
pirate remarks upon national and State poltics-the
latter mainly far related to the question fequal
taxation.
Moved and carrid, that we heartily endorse the
declaration of principles by the late Whg Conven-
ton In Raleigh, and that we will cordially fsupport
JOHN POOL, Esq, the representative of those prin-
clPies tor the Office of Governor of North Carolina.
moved and carried, that the thanks of this meet
ing De rendered to the Chairman and Secretary for
Inc oischaIge of their duties.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

SAD AND FATAL AFFRAY.-On Thursday night
last, there was terrible tragedy enacted in Rock
ingham county, Va. The Harrisburg CORES
pondent of the Richmond Dispatch writes as fol
lows:
There was wedding at the residence of Mr.
Devier, on Briery Branch, in this county. Mr.
DIS daughter was married to Mr.. Sites. Some
time in the evening after the marriage was over
a party of young men, some eight or nine in mum.
Der, went to Mr. DIS house and commenced sere-
nading the newl married couple with tin-pans
bells, &c. Mr. James Devier, brother of the
bride went out to request the serenaders to leave
whereupon the serenaders took to their heels.
and young Mr.. D. and friend who accompanied
started IN pursuit of the party. Devier, coming
up near to one of them, a man by the name OF
Smallwood, the latter suddenly turned upon MIR
Deveir and shot him-the slugs taking effect one
in Mr.. Devier's forehead, one below the eye, and
one in the neck either of which would have
caused death. Nr. Devier was shot and died in
stantly. The parties in the affair, or at least a
part of them, are highly respectable. In any
event it i: very sad termintion to what was, per-
haps, inted to be frolic.
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FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 1s, 1860.
Nome Missions.


We know that string appeals are made from
some of pulpits nearly every Sabbath for
means to help the heathen-the far off heathen we
mean, but it is seldom that we hear anything said
concerning the suffering poor Of our own town,
unless it be an infammatory appeal against drunk
enness, now and then. This is very well, and if
the pulpit can save frail humanity from the evils
of insemperance by devoting portion of its
creies to that subject it should most certainly
do it, but it has much to do in other matters-aye,
there are other things which demand the serious
attention of every good man and woman whether
protesting christians not.
We have said that our people do much tor
foreign missions and for it we give them all due
credit but should they not do little more tor the
weak and helpless at their own doors? We think
80 There is abundant material for all our be-
nevolence, for only yesterday a couple of poor
women, industrious and respectable we have
every reason to belive.) called on US and COM
plained that they wanted work but could get
none to do. They both have children to support
and are dependent their labor, and even the
privilege of working for pittance to keep soul
and body together is denied them. They repre-
scented that they had walked the town looking for
work until they were sick and tired, and assured
us tnat there were at least a hundred IN the same
condition. They say that the time was when they
could get sewing to do in Newbern but that the
introduction of sewing machines and slop-shop
work from the North now deprive them of it.
They left their names with with the prayer
that we would send them work if could if
therefore any one is disposed to help these two
ladies by giving them something to do, and will
make it known at this Office, will apprise them
of it.
Now there is only one light in which to view
this matter: poor must be taken care of,
and if we continue to have our shirts and other
clothing made in New York and thereby deny
them that protection to which they entitled,
we must expect to be taxed in other ways for
their support. The weak and helpless must not
starve want in a country that produces the ne
cessaries of life abundanty ours. Had the
early settlers of this country learned to pro-
duce and manufacture but continued to import
from Europe articles of common consumption
they would never have become free and indepen-
dent and we their descendants would have been
vet but subjects of the mother country; and
TOO will our dependence on the North continue
until we learn to produce and manufacture what
we consume. Hence the necessity of our foster
ing, protecting and encouraging all among
Who desire to labor for an honest living. Let our
people look to and ponder these things.
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Ad VRIOrclll. .

We think that those partizsns who desire to
make ad ralore"' a test for Legislative honors will
be rather mistaken. See what the Standard
says:
Uake County.-We would again respectfully re-
mind Wake County Democratic friends of the
Importance of holding meetings in all the Districts,
nominate candidates for the Legislature. We
would also earnestly demonstrate against any dis
position which may exist to establish test on
State affairs. Let nominate Democrats, and
ocratic party will begin to decline from the mo-
ment it begins-if ever it should unfortunately
begin-to establish tests on State affairs 1t is
the Democratic party. 1t is not party based on
the changing issues of the day. and taking its
name from the circumstances of the passing hour
In essentials let there be unity, in non essentials
federation, and in all things charity.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

OUR CoCNTRY FIRsT.-Why did not the Re-
publcans in the House of Representatives come
right straight up, like men, and vote for the regi
ment of rihemen, to protect the (Texan) frontier
from the roober raids of the Mexican freebooters
Or, likewise like men, come right out and say,
No-not cent for the protection of our country
men from the cutthroats and cut-purses of the
Co.tinas stamp. We like frankness but have
respect for such guibbling and lodging as that
which we see some of the brethren indulging,
as an excuse for opposing the mesure. The ap
preparation for it was not an extrayagant one,
and the necessity for it, it seems to US, in view of
passing events on the Rio Grande, no reasonable
man can question Sixty Republican votes were
got, the other day, for :. freedom for every human
being" Cannot we have vote now for 'protec
ton" to the human beings-our own countrymen
ON the border? Is the white man to be of no
account, ever? Is it the negro only that
have the sympathies of the majority in the
House?
All, but then,-if we vote a million of dollars
or so for this rigiment don't you see how it may
strengthen the Administration, and how it may
be made as sort of corruption fund, to defeat
the Republican candidate for president.
For these mays then, the national honor must
be sacrificed. the houses of cur couutrymen burnt
down-about their ears, on American soil, and IA
pine and murder be permitted to go on, just as
usual. Party is thus everything-the country
nothing Not one cent for defence, but millions.
If they can be had, for the Chicago Convention
IN. Y. EIpTess.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
WHAT THE TENNESSEE DELEGATES
SHOULD DO,

The Jone.borough (Tenn.) Union says:
douglas will go into the Charleston Conven-
ton with majority vote of its delegates. His
friends are earnest, enthusiastic, head strong
like those who favored Buchanan's nomination at
Cincinnati. In that memorable convention, no
sooner did Douglas learn that Buchanan had re-
ceived a majority OF the votes of the convention
(Which required too thirds to nominate) than he
promptly sent a telegram to his friends to with
draw his name and support Mr. Buchanan. This
was done at once and Buchanan was Immediate
ly nominated amidst boisterous exultations and
the loudes enthusiasm.
We htld that Douglas should be similarly
treated al Charleston. We do not presume to
dictate to our delegates but advise them, af-
ter they have put forward their own man with all
their heainess and strength to test his speed and
bottom, to lead the South, if some other State is
not before them, III a bold and enthusiastic onset
to the sup port of Douglas. And this should be
done at an early stage Of the balloting to effect
any favorable result for Tennessee. A laggard
support, when that support is uot needed, is no
support atall."
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
NUMBER 80.
COPPER TOE.

Il 4 Netc Era IN Domestic Economv!
1t Is well known that Children and Youth usually
wear out their Boots and Shoes at the toe, i'll few
weeks-sometlmes in u few DAYS. BUY them with
!NtcheUs Patent Netolic Tips
and you viii save Two Thirds OF the pcnse OF SUP.
plying your children with shoes
This invention enables to offer TO the public
Boots and Shoes that
Nerer Wear Onf at tie Toes.
We have hundreds of Testimonials from parents
who have bought them, showing. that on the aver
age, one pair Of Shoes with the Tips, will for ch
dren, wear as long three pair without, and for
Misses, Boys and Youths, they will wear Ut least
twice as long while
The Cost IS but a Trjac More.
This statement is made with entire confidence in
Its strict truth, as it is based careful examinu
ton of the Facts, in experience more than two
years, which has proved that these Copper Toed
Shoes, have on an average at least three times
as long as the old style, and the cost Is but u
IrIfe more, the Importance of this invention ;u all
having little feet to protect, will at once be seen
This invention is also important a protection
against the cutting of the Prairie Grasses also for
Miners and Plantation use, and all occupations
where the toes of the Boots Shoes are particular
~ liable to be cut worn
CHASE, MCKINNEY & MOORS,
Owners of Patent.
For Sale by the Dealers Generally.
EakO ps(
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
The NEWSPAPER MANIA IN Gl

THE NEWSPAPER MANIA GEoRGIA.-The Sa-
vannah Republican of Thursday, says:
'The little village of Waynesboro in Burke
ty where nobody thought of tablishing printing
press until about year ago, can now boast of two
newspapers, and prospectus for third, to appear
early in the coming month. More than this, they
all Democratic. The Democracy of Burke must
have strong back bone to afford decent living
three 'organs at the capitalr' The News the oldest
suggests that the opposition get up organ in the
locality. We would suggest that the Opposition
wait awhile and take the chances of buying out the
three
This reminds US of the fact that newspapers
are springing up as thick as hops all this
good old State of North Carolina just at this time,
and they will continue to spring up for several
months to come. Every village must have one
"organ'-court house towns t,oo three, and
some have been established where there were
neither towns villages. Well, we don't OBJ
ject-they'll all doubtless do some good, and not
much harm But those who may want to enter
the business permanently will have plenty of
chances to buy out exploded concerns after No
vember. 1t is an easy matter to start newspa-
per-any one can do that--but to keep one going
is another thing.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
g WANSBORO' MAZE AND EEmAE.J
ACARRSuV

We the undersigned, Trustees and Citizens of
Swansboro and vicinity, have secured the services
of Mr.. A. A. Neel and Lady, as instructors in tho
above academy, in connection with Nh. Jno f. Mat
tocks. The present regular Session began omtho
first of March, aud will end the first ot 1sust
next.
Instruction is given, in the English branches Lat
in, Creek French and Music The prices for tuitivn
are usual; varying from SS SD to so % per see
sion.
Good board can be had at from $35 to s4O pei
Session.
We fully satisfied there is not better High
School in the country than this is
MIR \. and Lady are lately from Fincastle Female
Seminary, Bottetrnut Co., Va. Mr. n. Finished his
education at William and Mary College; and Mrs
n under the tuiti, of II. =. Icpholne, of Rich
mond Female Institute, Ricmand Va.
REFERENcEs.-B. 5. Ewell, President of William
and Mary College; Rev. S. K. Houston A. M Ur-
ion, Va; Rev. j. S. Grasty NJ, Fincastle, Va,
Hon ii. NJ Edmundson, Washington, ID. G.; II. L.
Hepbonre, Principal Richmond Female Institute,
Richmand, Va. ID. A. HUMPHREY.
e. II. BARNUM,
X. S. MCLEAN
March 81 w3m ISAAC n. SAUNDERS
Wilmington Journal copy months, weekly,
and send account to Trustees
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

What magnificent river of revelry must
have inundated the entire vicinity of the Head
Quaters Of his Majesty's forces ID the Meditera-
neau, len the Right Hon. Edward Russell, in
1884, cansed treat to be prepared in the shape
Of an immense bowl of punch according to the
following dimensions and arrangements, as pre-.
sented ina scrap book
'it was,P says the account, "made in a fountain
in garden in the middle of four walks, all
covered ovs the head with lemon and orange
trees; and IN every walk was a table. the whole
length of i covered with cold collations, &c.
In the said fountain were the following ingredi-
cuts, viz: bur hogsheads of brandy, eigh hogs
heads of vater twenty-five thousand lemons,
twenty gallons of lime JUICE, thirteen cwt lump
sugar, fivepounds grated nutmeg, three hundred
toasted BISCUITS, and pipe of Malaga wine. A
canopy protected the fountain from the rain and
boy from the feet rowed a boat around the foun-
tain and filed the cups of the company. which
comprisedupwards of six thousand men +"
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

Having returned from the seat of justice of Green
county, hasten to report the weather exceedingly
dry, warm and dusty, lest might be overlooked in
the press of business.
The spring term of Green Superior Court was in
session this week. Judge Howard presiding. The
people of Green, like those of Jones county, have
long since learned that it wrong for brother to go
to law with brother" and acting accordingly, the
most of them stayed at home planting cotton and
corn, the result of which the Court only held
two DAYS
During my travels 1 noted down several important
facts, rather items of news. the most melancholy
OF which is the death on last Saturday Sunday
Mr. Jno. Rouse, aged gentleman in the upper part
OF Craven county with whom the travelling public
pretty well acquainted under the old mail coach
system, as his house Of the stations on the
line from Newbern to Goldsboro. He buried
on Monday.
The most Interesting item chroHcled in my scrap
book is the fact that by the assistance of couple of
Green's most gallant sons enabled to increase
the list of subscribers to the Weekly Progress by
adding % or "a new names for which the receipt of
the rhino is hereby acknowledged.
Among other things of less Importance, collected
by the way, is the growing tendency of the young
gentry of our sister town, Kinston, indulge occa
sonally in the very healthy exercise of boxing. A
gentleman of thut town informed me that there had
been no less than twenty fights that place in the
last month two.
The fire has been raging in the upper part of this
county, in Dover Swamp and vicinity, for the last
two weeks doing great damage to fences turpentine
boxes, houses, &c. Yesterday passed through
that country; it raging at furious rate and the
neighbors were all out fighting almost to suffocaton
to keep it from their dOmicils. l understood that
Mr.. Charles Whites entire crop of turpentine
destroyed together with all his fencing and por-
tion of his buildings.
The most foolish thing noticed was couple of
negroes with pine log upon some forks, on top
and the other under 1t with whip splitting it
into boards, out of which to build church. Now
don't think it's foolish to build churches and then
to attend them pnnctually after they built, but
do think it foolish to that old antquated
method of making building lumber in this age of
steam and electricity, particularly in Green county,
where there many inducements for building
steam saw-mls and where everybody is rich and
got poor kin.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

Hon. ROGER A. PRYoR.-A correspondent OF
the New York Bee, writing from Washington, fur
nishes the following:
Probably the one whose future career is to be
the most brilliant in the House, and who has
already made his mark, is Roger A. Pryor. Always
occupied, often busy hours, writing at one of tbs
tables, erect as palm tree, his long smooth hair
guard over his shirt bosom, one might easily sup
pose he was some quiet parson did he not see elder
fy members in confab with him. Sometimes he is
seen in earnest conference with Hunter or Toombs,
then Douglas takes him by the button, or Mason
sits down for dignifed chat. His industry alone
would make him distinguished. United to more
than common ability, if his life IS spared, his fu-
ture career must be distinguished one.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

11hi.e Lead. Lime, Paint in Oil and
w Varnish. .Iinseed Oil-Raw and Boiled, Paris
Chrome Saxon and imperial Green, verdigIs I'm u
ber Terra de Sienna and vandyke BroCn in on GoDa D1
Iansn and Damask Varnish, Artists Colors in Coop-
sible Tubes Brushes il grest variety, Mpersi Paint
Ao Ssc-, fox saie by ,xr
neF Iw JAS. ~ SAnhIH'
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

ELECTED PRoFEssoR.-The Petersburg Ex-
press learns that DIR. Edward Warren, of Eden
ton, N. c., editor of the North Carolina Medical
Journal, has been elected to I'll the vacancy in
the Faculty Of the University of Maryland, occa-
stoned by the death of Dr. Frick. Mr.. Warren
is said to be young man of fine talents and high
standing in his profession, and will no doubt re-
feet credit upon the chair that be is called upon
to fill.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
THE BEAUTy OF TRI1TH-Trntb ia alwav

The BEAUTY OF TRUTH.-Truth is always
pcosistent with itself, and needs nothing to help
itout; it is always at hand, and sits upon
yur lips, and is ready to drop out before you are
a'are: whereas lie is Troublesome, and sets
nans invention on the rack. and one trick needs
ayreat many more to make it good. Truth can
Ire in all regions. flourish in all soils, and be-
cme naturalized in all clmes.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17
49, DIR. ROSCOE HOOKER,

Hk& a gradu-
ate Of the University OF North Carolina and Of the
Medical Department of the University of New York }
after successful practice of eight years having per
manentiy located in Newbern respectfully offers his
professional services in all branches to the citl-
zens of Newbern and the surrounding country. DR..
H. has heretofore given and will continue to give
pecial attention to the diseases of and child
rem When not professionally engaged he may be
found at his residence Tor Office to be built mnedl-
ately one square North fthe Court House and ad-
Joining the Presbyterian church lot.
Jan 23-d&w6m
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

TALENT AND DRUNKENE>s.-Some men can
not write unless tipsy. and some cannot unless
sober Some are embarrassed by any inspiration
except that of their own genious, and some must
have the inspiration of the bottle lift them above
the things of common earth. 1t is all habit, we
suspect Byron. had he been accustomed to it.
could have penned his most immortal verses un-
der the influence of water " from the Castalian
fount," as under that of gin. whether from Hol
land or Great Britain, Alfred de Musset could not
send his copy to the Rerue de Deur mondes unless
supplied in advance with ten dollars aud bottle
of brandy. Dumas. on the contrary, would write
from morning till night, with nothing but a cup
of tea to sustain him ad interim 1t is pernicious
opinion that all men of great literary talents are
great drunkards. for how many are thereby led to
suppose that it is only necessary turn drunkard
ID order to become man of talent!
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

A VALUABLE WORK CoNTEMPLATED.-The
Fayetteville Courier is gratihed to learn. that the
Rev. F. NJ. Hubbard, writer of considerable &C.
lebrity and Professor at the University of North
Carolina, has in contemplation the publication of
history of that institution. 1t would be an inter-
esting and valuable work, and trust that Mr..
Hubbard will consent to nrenare it.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

DEATH OF STEPHEN.-We suppose that every
forty FIVE or fifty years especially those who NAV
have worked in the Register Office, will rccollect
Stephen, or as he was better known here. Ste
pten Gales
stephen belonged to the grand father of Seaton
Gaes, Esq. recently the editor of the Register
AM has, for the last forty five years. been part
ami parcel of the Register office 1t may be said
Of him that he died in the harness-at his post
~ last work he did was pressing off the
Register. He was taken sick beside the press a
feTevenings ago and died on Saturday morning
las Many persons have received epitaphs who
wee less merritorous. and had done less for their
country than Stephen.
We were pleased to learn that his funeral was at
teraed on Sunday by large portion of the prin-
ter of this city.-Raieigh Press
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

1E FIRM.-The winds and waves may beat
aginst rock standing in a troubled sea- but 1T
relains unmoved. Vice may entice, and the
GU may invite. Beware, stand firmly at your
pot. Let your principles stand forth unobscul ed.
Thre is glory in the thought that you have re-
sised temptation and conquered. Your bright
eNmple will be to the world what the lighthouse
isto the mariner upon a sea shore it will guide
oters to the point Of virtue and safety.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

RE-ELEcTED.-At an election for municipal Of
fcers in Portsmouth, Va, on Saturday last, May
or Grice was reelected by majority of 105 votes
over Nash his competitor. Mr. Grics was the dem
ocrstic candidate. The democrats also elected
their entire ticket for councilmen.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

DECLINED.-Paul c. Cameron, Eqs., of Orange,
has written a letter to the chairman of the Demo
cratic State Executive Committee, declining the
position of EIectorfor the Wake District. Busi-
ness of an imperative character demands his
whole time and attention iE the South.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-17

Observation-Disclosures Booth, at the conclu-
sion of his engagement at Charleston. Wednesday
night was with silver PaceT saaG5
to the actor