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SWANS JUsTICE-REvIsED.


TIME NORTH-CAROLINA MAGISTRATE A PRAC-
tca guide to the Laws OF the State and the decisions
of the Supreme Court, defining the duties and jurisdic
ton oustices of the Peace under the Revised Code OF
1s5455 together with full instructions and numerous
forms and precedents.
By EDWARD CANTwELL, ESQ.,, L. L. B.
Counsellor at Law
One vol vo. containing nearly 600 pages handsomely
printed good paper, and well bound in law binding.
Price IS so. Postage Sc cents
Published and for sale by
H. d. TURNER
At the North-Carolina Book Store
Raleigh N. c. Jan. 90, 1860. eff
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NEW PUBLICATIONS,
THE NoRTH-CARoLINA FORM BOOK.

THE NORTH-CAROLINAF FORM BOOK.
q N IMPROVED EDITION OF THIS VALUABLE
"A work recently published by H. d. Turner, Raleigh,
n c. printed good paper aud substantially bound in
law calf 1t contains Forms of all those legal nstru-
ments which people have occasion to and furnishing
also guide Justices of the Peace Sher Clerks Con-
ST. bles COrouers School Committees &c, &C., to which
added the Constitution of North Carolina and the Unit
ed States of the principal officers of the State
and of the counties titles of address, &C. &C. Furnished
at the unparalleled low price of dollar, (beng the
cheapest book offered for sale When by mall
charge of 20 will be required to post
age this edition. liberal discount made those who
buy TO sell again
Published and sold wholesale and RETAIL BY
Ii. ID. TURNER,
At the North-Carolina Book Store, Rale' Oh,
And by J. B. LIPPINCOTT CO.,
and HAYES ZELL,
Philadelphia,
And by A. S. BARNES Co.,
New York.
January 20, 1860. ct
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FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE & WILLIAMS, Agents

FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE & WILLIAMS, Agents
RALEIGH, y. C.
GREENSBORO' MUTUAL INSURANCE
u COMPANY.-Such has been the care and economy Of
the officers of this Company, that free from debt
have made assessments and have on hand large
capital viz: in premium notes $45o 59 % in cash Sl3,
S45 S9-makng total of S47O5O4 49, to meet any losses
that may accrue therefore have hesitation in saying
the public that there is safer Company in the South
em country The of the Risks in this Company be-
ing in the Western part of the State where the danger from
fire is much less.
OFFICERS:
JAMES SLOAN, President
E. w. 0GBURN, Vice President.
c. p. MENDENHALL Attorney
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
WIN. H. CUMMINGS, General Agent.
j. A. MEBANE, Executive Committee.
J. NJ. GARRETT,
All communications business connected with this of
fee, should be addressed to
PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro, N. c., July 81 eff
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MUSIC SCHOOL,

NHRS. H. WHITAKER'S MUSIC SCHOOL WILL
lHH commence the first MONDAY IN JANUARY, at
her 0Cn residence
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received
she hopes BY her dgent attention the proper nsruc
Public Concert will be given at the close of the
session.
Raleigh, Nov. 90, 1859 LOFT.
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TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

n ALSO OFFER FOR SALE A HOUSE AND LOT IN
IL the Western part of the City of Raleigh The lot con
tans one-sixth of acre. and has it dwelling house
with three rooms and two fire places, with elegant
garden.
P. MCGOWAN
November 90, 1859. LOFT
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VALUABLE
HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.
HAVING RESOLVED TO REMOVE TO TEXAS. 1
Ill offer for sale some of the most valuable lands
lying the waters Of Haw and its tributaries, that
can be found in Alamance county.
| WILL SELL the tract of land which now reside
one mile from Shallow Ford Bridge. six and half miles
from the Company Work Shops of the n G. Central Rail-
road &C., containing 400 less $50 of which
is in good state of cultivation, and all the is in orr
gna forest. This land is well adapted 10 the growth Of
all kinds of grain in this country and above ALL
superby adapted to the growth of finest Tobacco 1t
is well watered with pure and never failing springs and
well supplied with good meadows and has large orchards
of both Apples and Peaches of good varieties of both
kinds Of fruit 1t has first rate Dwelling House and
Kitchen, good Still House and Tobacco Barn and, in
word all necessary buildings for the comfort and safety
farmer The fences all good, good Mill within
three-quarers of mile and very good Mill Seat the
land This land lies ten miles northwest of Graham in
healthy and civil ghborhood any that be
found Any person desiring to purchase good land like
this would do we'll to and view mine before buying
elsewhere. For further particulars, address
e. w. PALMER,
Shallow Ford P. o.
November !, 1852 94-tf
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REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION SALE
CANAL AND WATER POWER

Town of Weldon, North

Town of Weldon, NOrth.CarOlina.
IN CONFORMITY WITH PERMISSION GRANTED
by of the Legislatures ut Virginia and North
Carolina, the Roanoke Navigation Company will, the
18th day of April, 1861 in the of Weldon in the
State of proceed to sell by auction their
Canal and Water Power and the said nf Wei
don The property consists of one Canal about miles
long beginning ut the head of the Great Falls of the Roam
uke and Terminating the foot of the the of
Weldon. Also another Canal three miles above the
and fourth Of mile long, at which there is fall Of
feet and is around Eatons Falls. With these Canals will
be sold all the land the margin of the belonging
the Roanoke COMPANY with all its privileges and pro-
perties between the towns of CASTOR and Weldon ncud
ing locks aqueducts mill sites, and every other thinS
thereto appertaning This property is deemed of
value and presents field of capital and enterprise with
superior in the Southern country There fall of
eighty feet aud the volume of in the river is
about the passes he falls of James river.
Weldon is the focus of four Railroads. connecting it with
Richmond, with Norfolk, with Raleigh and with Whining
is the of exceedingly productive
An abundance Of Cotton is grown in the ghbOr-
hood supply the demands of extensive Cotton Manuic
The lower Roanoke regCn is prnverba fur pro-
ductOn of Corn, the upper for Wheat with which Weldon
is connected BY Railroad and River Navigation. Purcha
invited to examine this property and Mr. Bass
siding Weldon, will show it all who desire to see
it, and will exhibit map OF the same.
Terms of sale will be onehird cash, one-thrd in six
months Onethrd in twelve months, with interest de-
ferred payments required by the act Of the LegSa
ture of North Carolina
THOS McGEHEE.
Proxy of the State of v. C.
WIN. II. CLARK,
Proxy of the State of Va.
WIN. II. wESSON,
For the Stockholders.
- wa VIM PANNILL, Auct'r.
Petersburg, Va.
Who WILL at airy time furnish all necessary information
in regard TO the property either in person by letter
January 3, 1860. lids.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD

FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, ON THE
~ Sd day of November last, negro girl named ELIZA
aged about sixteen years. She is coppercolored and is
lii ely girl will give ten dollars for her apprehension
and return TO or her confinement that get her
again. and fifty dollars for such proof will convict any
person or persons of having harbored her.
Y She is evidently trying to pass n free negro.
". F. ASKEW.
Raleigh, y. e., Jan. %, 1860. ST.
VOUATT'S HISTORY, TREATMENT AND
Diseases of the Horse; with Treatise on Draught
and copious Index.
For sale By
Ii. d. TURNER,
y. C. Book Store.
Raleigh, Feb. 10 1860. l2-tf,
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For a Small Compensation,
A SCHOOL WANTED.

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, WHO CAN GIVE, on
n application satisfactory evidence of his ability pre-
pare boys for College wishes obtain school for the en-
suing session Those desiring his services will please ad
dress B. j." South Lowell, n. C., Immediately.
January 8, 1860. If
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nRuGs AND MEDICINES,


KEROSENE OIL.
yuyHE GENUINE ARTICLE, AT A REDUCED PRICE,
Il just received at the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
KEROSENE LAMPS.
A FINE ASSORTMENT, SOME VERY CHEAP, AT
'"' lug '''' WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS.
100 BOXES, ASSORTED SIZES, IN STORE AND
''' '" WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
YEAST POWDERS.
UpRESTONS & MERRILL'S ARE THE BEST IN USE
IL for making good light and sweet bread .
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
TOBACCO & SEGARS,
0F THE FINEST QUALITY MAY ALWAYS BE
" found at the Drug Store of ---
KID GLOVE CLEANER.
TOUYENS PARTISAN PREPARATION, ONE BOT
a. tie for twenty-five cents cleans fifty pairs of Gloves.
For sale by
WILLIAMS 4 HAYWOOD.
CONGRESS WATER.
a FRESH SUPPLY JUST TO HAND
n At the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
HEGEMAN's
ELIXER OF CALASAYA BARK.
a MOST PLEASANT AND EFFICACIOUS PREPA-
cling the system in debility and disposition to chs and
fever. For sale by
Raleigh Oct 10, 1852 Ss-tf
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MORNING; sun ACADEMY.
TUNHIS INSTITUTION WILL OPEN ON THE llTll
ii Of JANUARY, 1860, and continue 81 weeks.
The Academy ssiiuated miles east of Durham'S Sta
tion which is - miles of Raleigh the Central
Railroad in a moral and healthy community, and where
every necessary facility for procuring education is
tended We purpose preparing students for College and
for the ordinary business of life Board be obtained in
highly respectable families convenient to the Academy at
IS dollars per month"; exclusive of lights
TENNIS:
Classics $50 90
English, higher branches, II 90
Elementary, co
Students entering the school within three weeks from
the of the session will be charged tuition
for the full No deduction will be made except in
case unavoidable absence exceeding two weeks conSecu
i've The proprietor has several experience in his
profession and is an old pupil of W. ]. Bling ham's.
For further particulars apply to
A. 7. PICKARD, Principal,
Brassied. Wake Co.. N c.
November II; 1863. Eft
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A BOOK CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE
n most noted Points in the Scenery of Western North
Carolina, and Northwestern South Carolina.
Illustrated with Four Elegant Engravings and accomna
MED by Map pointing out to the traveller all the Public
Roads Stage Routes and Railroads in that section of cou
try also Map showing the exact location and heights of
all the peaks of the Black Maintains BY HENRY F. Col
TON, late Editor Of the Asheve North Carolna) Spec
tator.
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Will. VEL r. R. CO., CHIEF ENGINEERS OFFICE
Wilmington, " g., Feb. "A, 1860
>,o,,rcC IS uERFRY GIVEN THAT THE

~ Second Instalment of twenty-five per cent OF The
subscription TO the Capital Stock Of the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad Company, for the construction ct the
Tarboro Branch, will be due on the first day OF March,
1866.
PAYMENTS will be made to r. R. Bridgers, ESD. at
Tsrboro or to the Treasurer at Wilmington ON or before
that day. ,-rr
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BANK AGENCY.

NOR MANY YEARS l HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN
IL the Bank Agency-getting discounts, making
ais for persons at distance and making remttance with
out the loss of dollar,
For Small Compensation,
from to three dollars according Ny thsnks
due to those who have heretofore employed me- and
promise TO try to deserve the patronage OF all who Iced
such services.
Reference to all the Bank Officers.
LEWIS ". PECK.
November 1s 1859. 99-tf
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DILEs, FIsrULA. STRUCTURES, CAN

DILES, FISTULA, STRUCTURES, CAN
of the Skin, cured by the Of Dr. Cloptons remedies
Pamphlets, containing testimonials of the highest char
acter, forwarded TO any that may wish them.
Persons wishing to test the wonder nl efficacy of Dr.
Copons Remedies, must correctly describe their disease
tOn extent, &C." Medicines sent BY mail
J. A. CLOPTOV, NJ. D.,
Huntsville, Ala
January "a, 1850. Fly.
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n. KRAMER.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS


LARGE SALES SMALL PROFITS.
II HEREBY GIVE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC THAT
have Just returned from the North with large and
fine stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
made 10 order Also extensive assortment of
Shoes. Boots Hats, Shirts UnderShirS Drawers, Hard
&c. Always hand fine stock of Gold and Silver
Watches Jewery Cutlery, Trunks and Carpet Bags, Blan
kets, Shawls. Cassmeres. BruadcIohs Vestings, Trim
mngs Vinns and all kinds of Musical Instruments and
many other articles too numerous to mention.
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' GOODS,
Such plain and figured Mernocs, French and Scotch
Plaid black and fancy Silks, Muslin Deanes ApaccaS, &C.
with well selected stock of Trmmings,-French English
and American Calicoes, GinghamS, Homcspuns Fannes
Sheetings. splendid stock of Ladies' Walking Shoes
and Caters, fine Collars and Sleeves Winter Ribbons
French Flowers and fine Bonncts Hoop 81 s from 70 cts
upwards.
All request Of the public is TO give call and
examine for themselves | al sure will leave
Store without being pleased and satisfied every respect
as | am determined 10 sell my Goods
As Cheap as the Cheapest.
Come one, come all, to the well known Store Of
y. KRAMER,
Wilmington Street.
JUST RECEIYRD 50 suits fer servants at 81 a suit
n. KRAMER.
Raleigh, n. c., Oct. IA, 1859. ss-6m.
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SITUATION WANTED
NORTH-CARoL1NA WRAPP1NG PApER

NORTH-CAROLINAW WRAPPING PAPER,
A s GENERAL AGENT OF E. B. SAFER PROPRlE-
IN tor of the CRABTREE PAPER MILLS am ready
TO settle his accounts for Paper purchase stock and to
sell Wrapping Paper. of all descriptions on favorable
terms Orders for such paper solicited and executed with
promptness and dispatch -
Address, j. j. LITCHFORD
poh-uo.-o ,o,o Raleigh, n. c.
re"tuaIN lonV. loft
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
1860.

1860.
NOW IS THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
..r EoR
GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY
THE
BEST TALENT OF THE SOUTH
WRITING FOR Il.
HNHE SOUTHERN FIELD & FIRESIDp
II Published every Saturday at Augusta Ga-actnn1rI
edged TO be "e best FamiLy Paper in tie South
tans in each ISSUE eight pages FORTY columus) of 0n
Choice Reading Matter,
devoted to the instruction and amusement of tba f
of Southern LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE and IpTs
Subscribers are presented, semi-annually, with an
INDEX, or Table of Contents VAN Su
TRRNS-Two DOLLARS PER ANSUN
Address, JAMES GARDNER.
III, ,,.o Augusta, Ga
reo'u"y o. '0oV' 10
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A CHANCE YOU DON'T OFTEN GETI

A CHANCE YOU DON'T OFTEN GET!
q ~ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, /! MILES FROM
HU Raleigh on Middle creek This land is level,
and suited to Wheat Tobacco and Corn; about Is No.
woods There a small framed house two log buildings,
and we'll the premises the neghborhood is first rate
This property will be sold at reasonable price
Apply to THOMAS CARTER,
Raleigh, n. C.
February 3, 1860. lO@lm.
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REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
SALE OF THE TOWN LOTS BELONGING
TO THE NEWBERN ACADEMY.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
- Trustees of the Newborn Academy. made January
2sth A. $780, the undersigned will receive Sealed Pro-
nosas for the purchase of the following lots, parts of
the same known and designated in the plan of the Town
of Newbern lots Nos 80 and So at the corner of Craven
and Pollock Streets; Nos PAS and 249 at The corner OF
Craven and Broad Streets; 25 the of Broad
and Middle Streets and No 1922 the Middle and
Johnson Streets The Board of Trustees the right
TO reject any all of the proposals which may be made
C. KELLEY, Treasurer.
Newborn Feb l. 1860. l0-lm.
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FALL.
d r Y GOODS

1859. FALL. 1859.
DRY GOODS
AT WHOLESALE
STEVENSON, WEDDELL & CO.,
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA,
nESIRE TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF WHOLE
~ sale buyers to their large and attractive Stock of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Comprising extensive lines of
STAPLE GOODS,
FANCY GOODS,
DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS
NOTIONS, &c, &c,
Especially adapted to the wants of the North Carolina
Virginia and Tennessee trade which will be offered To
prompt Cash buyers upon such and such prices
cannot fail to give entire satisfaction
One of the firm will attend the New York auction sales
during the season. and forward Tri-Weeky by steamers
large additions to their stock.
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
No 75 and so, Sycamore Street.
n. Especial and prompt attention will be bestowed
to orders
September s, 1859. 7S-tf
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MOUNTAIN SCENERY,
FTNHE SCENERY OF THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST
Il ern Notwithstanding, &C.: By Henry E. Cotton
For sale by
H. ID. TURNER
Raleigh, April 3, 1859. 'N ': "a
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VALUABLE FLAT CREEK LAND for SALE.
NETISIING TO REMOVE SOUTH OFFER FOR
w sale my valuable plantation, NINE OAKS, which
reside, containing ONE THOUSAND and TWO ACRES
of LAND lying both sides of Flat Creek Immediately
the road from WilamsbOrOugh Oxford The location
is highly desirable one, being elevated end beautiful and
in neishbohood proverbal for its heathuueSs morality
and intelligence No effort my part has been spared
render the faru good be found anywhere and
being in excellent repair and high state of improvement,
offers unusual inducements farmers. Ii is
BILE region of country, being in and half miles of
Wil:amsbnruugh miles from Townsville Depot,
the Roanoke Valley Railroad and nine miles from the town
of Henderson, the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.
About hundred acres will set in clover about five
hundred cleared and admirably adapted the prouc.
ton Of Tobacco, Wheat, Corn and Oats the balance in
original growth is of the first qu lily and could be made
produce the very best Tobacco. There fine young APP
PIE and Peach Orchard attached the premises which is
in very Furnishing condition.
The improvements inferior TO none in the Sate there
being all the Ou;-hUuseS necessary for carrying
enSve farm, large wheat grainery, just completed and
Tobacco barns sufficiently large fifty Thousand lbs.
of Tobacco The dwelling house is story edifce,
containing thirteen above and in the basement.
1t is well prOporoned and handsomely finished The yard
has been recently paIed with heart spiked pangs. There
springs the plantation, four within two hundred yards
Of the dwelling.
will also sell my stock, consisting of about thirty head
of CATTLE about hundred and thirty head of hogs of
which seventy ttenng hogs and forty head of sheep
of an improved stock.
Persons in of desirable farm would do we'll to
anime the premises such plantation is seldom offered
for sale. Terms made easy to suit the purchaser.
For further information address,
Willamsborough, Granville County, N. C.
Sept. 90, 1853. S4-tf
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- RALEIGH n. c.
yuyHE SPRING TERM OF 1860 WILL BEGIN THE
II SECOND THURSDAY in January, and continue
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NOW READY!-MoUNTAlN SCENERY.

November II, 1859.
, 1860-12-19

The -sepoern Efyusss Of December 12th, say.
From all that NC could see and learn du.
ring our flying trip to Statesyillc and back We
arc convinced that d large majority Of the pco.
pic are opposed to secession at this time. for
existing causes. There Was a large meeting nj
Statewide on Saturday. which, by invitation,
We addressed briefly. The cars left before The
resolutions were reported, but Nc were ass,r-
Cd By men OF all parties that 1redeil was u,1an-
imously opposed to going out for existing,
evils Some siI or eight hundred men 1verc
present At the meeting, u large lumber oftilcm
old men, and the anxiety manifested by every
one showed how deeply they felt for the ST.
bttity of the Union. lreJell Is large s;ayc-
Holding county, and should ever the State de-
r,and the services OF her citizens thew win be
found as ready to march in her defence rs those
Olany other county.
mot single cockade was visible in Irede1I.
At Salisbury We saw q few one of them be-
Ing worn BY northern man who has beer, but
,: few years IN the State. and who 1las but a
little interest anywhere; There is some seces-
sion feeling about Salisbury, but we were a.
cured by wcll-intor1ned gentlemen that tic
Union sentiment was largely in the a.cendaut
in the county. Business In both counties js
fat. ani the Sheriff Of one OF them told rs fiat
unless the Legislature lassed i s;ay-lav SINH
Lar to ts.1t passed in GcoE,ia large quantities cf
Property wonlt have to be sacrificed. Coming
cowa. We PASSED Sunday at Raleigh In Wake
county the Union men are said to count at
least 1hrc to one, and In tho Legislature we'll
informed gentlemen say that there will be
decided majority against going out because
Other States do 50. Judge RufIln left Raleigh
on Monday morning, We learned from rcIic~
bic authority that, being appealed to, be ad-
vised bis friends to hold on 10 tho Union as
long as they could do so with safety aud louor,
aortn
, 1860-12-19

We are permitted to publish tho following
letter written By gentleman residing In ono
OF ths leading cities Of Florida to his friend in
this city:
: "Yocr panic Is ground1ess. The Union Is
safe. Even South Carolina wll1bc finally coaIed
back or forced back into the ConfedeEacy-
There Is every where ut bottom strong con-
BeFyntiye feeling, content to let well alone, and
drcading the hazarts Of . troublesome expert
ment The speeches and mRulfestoes you see
IA Ia cAin!se) do notrepreaent pub1ic sentiment
lore under the soreness Of dcfeas, OF the
devices Of capitalists and demassoguss foz
political and commercial ends.
"Florida has already comne enced to slckcn OF
Its disurion frenzy, It has han time to realize
the difficulty and Jolly Of the position in which
her. The leading politicians and place hold
ets Of this little State are South carosinians,
by birth and breeding, aud they hare only
seized the favorable occasion. presented by
Linco'n's election, 10 effect their old and
cherished project of making Charleston and
centres, by making them free ports- Through
their means. DIsuniou meetings have been
gotten mp here, aud the people SO well manag-
ed that for while and during brief reign o.
terror, nona but secession sentiments werc
openly expressed. Few, however, beside thu
leaders, seriously desired secession, and th7
tober second thought Of the generality now
seems ayersc to separation, provided q
decent excuse can be found for staying In the
Union, without their being obliged to sdt too
much dirt Probably "Old BIck" will I'M
mortalizc himself BY issuing strong Union
message, 4 Southern Convention will be
held, and they will conclude to stay In the
Union and no: e1y out until thy are Aurt.
II have lateIy talked with u hundred per
sons probably from Georgia. Tennesso and
Kentucky, aud have not found one who
was good cause Of separation"