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TH 3 sd baeri bel takes this

19A & E subseriiber ia kes this
method eff the public
that he has % hand, and is5
daily manufacturing all kinds Of Saddles,
Harnesses, Brides and other such articles
usually kept in his line off trade, Oh lain
street, nearly opposite Kalfg fgnans store, ID
anelousas, where the public can find at Az
Il tiirnes. from low price saddI q harness to.
the finest that can Be- niade in the State AE LE
eall olicited, she is determined please
beth III price and atty Of work
sEO ORGE PJJIFO ORD
OpeIousas July 18th,
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ArllIr s,alzIlas. sso,

sssy AsAAks s&4 sAa ~ VI 80 ~ ksf 9.ss
NnR AIr No Cons Street, tween Char
4 tires and Roga New leans, has jnst reserved an
from shs 81. &,
ESs and South Deban has reeeirsd several
ksf the Exposlion London and y ~ ork
Eassss Pianos of Vie f.anos lhas
Afom His made and
AID afe Eurspe as being supe-
III Il Fland asorahly W many Parishes oi
has the invite come and asccr-
8ke the and ar,lao-
asnsd onae
~ been Fprsnia in Tie aanuiactory cl ME-
saa & inced Of HE these
Tmsats. md being NAL Them vel noyn a
Ssss ls Win with sn,al profit I'M
III ssas, and tier fs WI
I8snI Tspaff
's' Hi, sIecalsi Iae.
s has an and
s;sgs Ii thu At she
Esiss & P3asla its sn key for
aFs e an .ns.rus
apon which I'D can sxecuss nost niifaall iaeee
se MID With the nseta1-
ais slE aass rs
rs a..
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tile business, will sell ont Ior CASH his
Stock Sof Groceries iii Opel Bea
neral assortment 3of ami ND wares
Tia Iaise, Crock war, lloiee
Hot of and
ne ~ lime ttense lndebtal
III fo caII efttti tia 81 hon
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~ III 3 undersigne has Just arrived
I'm from New Orleans with a large and
choice assortment OF Jewelry. con-
Il 1kM sisting prime cipallY in Ladies' Cameo
B Sets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, Lock
cts Ear Rings. and in short every article Of the
richest JeWAry al well Jas the finest assortment Of
Gold and Silver w atches for ladies and gentlemen,
all of which he has Just received from one of the
largest onlnercial houses Of New York, and which
he vii sell at moderate pricesfo cash
He tax his opportunity 70 announce to his
friends and the public in general that be hassecured
the services Of an experienced and lful Watch
.aker Is DO Will be constant III III tendance
aF. DELARUE
Corner Main and Be ellevue streets:
0pelolsas January 9th, 8 80
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me Res III Ell li)r

III aaril lersigned lsell rri sales on
"a arcenns of depart his residence in the
to VII sofs tpaIousas.
The resideIlce ~ o two story brick building,
mated pn IN ain street, hetW cen landry and Vine
tre Ee Iot about one acre sof
land HsI Iinprovad line orchard garden,
houses bath two large
eisterns, and, il fact every convenience thereon.
wi sell the Iot all tae bnli and
about $500 wort of house I holds furn iture
thing about the rnIses Is in thplough
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! IITEgigY INSTITUTION OF oPBLoUsAS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
OF the Union.


Of the Union. s
s Entire Religious sena Political Tolerance"
DEPARTMENTS:
al C. E. DuRAND, Principal: Professor of French
Lotiss, History and Mathematics.
IL n JAcKsoE, Professor ss EssgIish, ! Geometry,
Geography aid Waatng. @
DGMtgD E22EQgIBe
Boarding ii the year, $4,000 d
Day Scholars by the year. 30 90
IS Is. s. ss % tttse month, 90
FURNITuRE.
Bedstead sfattrass, Fl How, by the quarter 81 90
.#zz Washing by the month, 4 50
The students are expected to furnish their lights
and their wood during tie winter. .@s
There will Be two public semi annual examina-
$tions during each year
The Scholastic year is composed Of I2 months
including the month of vacation.
The reductions IN case of sleknesszcr other eau
ses independent Of the viii, will always be accor-
Sded with the greatest equity.
Medicine and the attention of Physician in case
of sickness, at the cost Of Parents, in which case
Parents have it at their option to choose their
dicaI attendant
yg7AR DE oBBs
q pair of shoes, 2 pair sheets, So
q summer paletots, N IA table towels, -
g winter ditto, a toilet ditfo, g.
summer pantaloons, chamber,
q winter ditto, - wash bow. comb and
IS shirts, tooth brush,
ze5cTavats, - coat brnsh,s looking
vests, glass,
pair ks, shoe brushes,
a Blankets, pocket handkerchiefsss
u Mosquito bar, candestiek.
Opelousas, March 12th, 18 859.--I u.
5%EE
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IT ]! !, 1: 1 I. 8. 8 ]: ]. q q

sptE Ia iii led being no eIga-
sed gI III 5e1l has tthe honor 70 an
ss Is Gle d has bilshed hln1-s
h yJsFi III, sas. III here III epair
65es alid iewelfy Ihe most disalt Jobs l1ls
ma be done iIas tlss most approved Vie
EaFk irisi irs on
seyers etc giiarante
ssbI,ss 81 iii lss,el evlse strset, betWeep Main
IssSi,ae Es;iss III n
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elo,lsas IIsyI l99ah Is6o
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sUGAR PLAN NTAT UE adapted sto either
1t n sugar or cotton, con aiming 600 arpents,g200
under fence, beIance mos BE wood land in
the Parish.
TeTTns Easy
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June 23rd, 4 500 ii.

VI N4I& u. q 49, -MAmap . g
u He undersigned would respectfully in.5
form his customers that groceries 4fess
aeash article all amounts owed to him for
the same are due ongthe LIST Of each month
5S He expects, and hereafter, viii require
from all persons punctual payments, or cash
on delivery, for his groceries.
a. D. BALDWIN.
ashiBgton, May 26th. 1850.
BORNE s GRhDENI IGO, Collectors,
N7ILL take iu collection, claims Of all kinds and
descriptions which may be entrusted to them
from the Parish Of st. Landry and those adjoining,
as well as from, New Orleans. They hope BY their
industry and punctuality To deserve share Of the
public patronage. Their Office IS on Main street,
.Opelousas opposite n. Provost. Jan. l5 1863.
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HORSE B BAKING.

90 undersigned will tame
IN and gentle both Wild and spoiled
q horses, making them 60 quietly.
and kindly either under the sadd IN har-
ness He will ride Of drive any horse which
may be brought 10 him free Of charge.
He vii break horses Of all bad tricks, and.
guarantee them to 60 kindly any where at
the following prices: ss
For spoiled horses IS l @ each,
W i'd 'ssszs 80 a s. each.
Ct: O. B. MILLER.
!S8s SsS Time M IN Qefa .a tf
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Ss'T. Sc lIIlaEE'S \ iiIlIjbul,
ssysgr 4sUafn.
.D 90 &pGGss.S% GGssS
arelonsas. St. Landry. La

tEEGiVAsaSs Gas
YHEHTs Institution lately established N the town
Youths of the parishsthe intssnpara e hfessns of
"a solid esueat}on. will resume It's duties on the
10Th OF October. =
The course of instruction will embrace such
branches as will be most useful to the pnpis the
utmost care will be paid 20 their rapid ldlpFove-
ment. ,
ber will be increased to suit the increasing number
ofthe students.
Ihe very great success of the institution from
the beginning, the long experience pt tnose at ne
mead of it. their suneonanerahle de sinnneton to
carry out the noble work, are the bsst edga they
car, offer TO arents for the improvement OF their
children.
zSorterms andother particulars apply to
REv GILBERT RAYMOND.
# OpeIousas September s5th, 1858.
A1eD~11 Eap@oosr ve
agIA THE undersigned has established
+ kSsaas-=za- Grocery Store on Main Street. Ope
E1Eegss-sN lousas. near the Couries's Office,
sssszssasa where he will constantly keep fresh
articles Of Grocery and liquors at low prices as
q small profit wilIadmit. His present stock COM
prses of
Flour, Bologna sausages,
Sugar cured han1s,.s Garet and otheaswine,
Smoked shoulders, Whiskey,
Dried peas of divers kinds Brandies, nc,
Sardins, Champagne, =, ns
Lobsters irish potatoes, e 'Se
Cove oysters, Coffee, L.
Dried tongues, Sugar, Rice andtucuu,
every thing pertaining to complete ;,anasr
Store. RAPHAEL HOLEJ
/: Opelouses December, 18th, 1853. taclte
e7yoE we eR zg R WI rs.
~~sznH lust received at the OpELOUSAS
s-zy DRUG STORE, kept by
1a ia laailE lls}}llBBs q RID NO.
g Soluble Phosphate TO Iron, of Leras,
HYpophosphiie of Soda, Bromide of Potassium
Iron Alum. And general assortment of French
Chemicals and Patent Medicines.
s ENGLISH AND AMERIoaN PATENT MEpIcIEEs.-
Kenneay's great Medical Discovery, Me Leans in
vigorating Cordial, Jonas Whitcompbs Asthma
Remedy, etc. s8s5.
CuTLERY,-Lades fine Penknives; Gentlenen's
pocket and Sporting Knives Fine Razors, in cases,
Ladies' Scissors assorted cases, and by the SIN
gle pair Forces and Pulilkins.
STATIoNERY.-Record,L Letter and Note Paper
of the best quality Steel Pens, Pen Holders, India
Rubber SquaIes; Lead Pencies, Guiilot Carmine
Ink, Envelopes, Maynard & Noye's celebrated
Black writing Ink.
FANCY ARTICLES AND PERFUMERY.- Sta
tuettes, Porcelaine and Glass Powder Boxes, por-
temonnaies, Handkerchiefs Etracts Pomatum.
Toilet Soaps, Creole Oil for the hair. etc.
SuRDRIEs.--Pa Paints, Zinc and White Lead. Col
Hers ground in Oils and Water, Lamp and Linseed
Oils, Brushes, etc
AIso.-A ao5 OF Specie Jars, suitable toput up
Preserves.
n. II.
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LAMBS EHGae SALE

VA 7llE subscriber is tie owner Of the fol-
Il lowing described lands, situated on the
right bank (descending) of the Atchafalaya
River near the mouth of the Coutableau: viz.
Lots Nos two fve six and seven of Sec.
ton fourteen;-The East half of the North
east quarter of Section twenty three, Section
twenty-tf i've aud lot No. one of Section twenty
five; the whole in Township No. : Range 7
East.
He will sell upon liberal terms the whole
of the said lands or such portions thereof as
may be desired.
Address P. f. BONFORD.
Sept. 15sh, lS60-6t New Orleans.
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lIs III H AIS, GoRN, &C.,
so, Ii 15 Old I4eyee, formerly No. az
s,lt sC EaA 81.
rider from Tho courtry promptly
aa6a l5 ID 18th 1860
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" III H. H sssss S
DER IN I|at0ll aIOllss IA.
|zT IIl il rive prom pt atten ntlon tot The en-
Lands a6 taa 3 s'tase land i )fs
Batod Ro ge
alelousas s.s@. AZ
galeasieu u Press please llssn. ~
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For sal e j 4 I,l:i q
Hill AGT b 200 superb
IN iai sarpents mofe % itaatad in3 the
Parish of ST Landr at 1es
Cavaliers
vii plate OF 1T THE office ois lolsas
.a$ Opeousas July 7ths 1866
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eIthef EaYctl fash oI
ST Land hIs tract OF land lying above high
vafer eala be made, eae of most desira-
bissc ottoa id
isiana.
Ia, 1860
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3. FL The undersigned will sell, at
] ] IL private sale, the well known and
||s Isk popular watering place, "Bcll-
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szIyM EaHK9EHAt5s9 7l5E q
and daaeHaai iCah III.

Oh may not be On hand when lied for,
Wil come BY the ekt trip of the boat:
sIelans' Prescrpt ions will be prepared with
thu greatest care at all hours.
NJ cM iIlan offers his professional services to
these Who may need his services.
hIngton, May th, 1856. ii go
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Aeo1ss2
Sugar Plantation eh,eos.
A coptainiag SEQ sac cres Of land, four hundred
under fence. sood ngar house, gin house, sta
hlsg. com housss &C., good ssV ne
- ass ss1s s''s gHEV rs 81 ITCHIE
Land Ageuts.a
ashing g5st 18TH, 1850 #SS
D has Il
IaanEliin thou nd ire huzdred
good sfas
D. AAIDW
3palousa
ygIs l.E B
Public stioasssy arssls is131;a'sfsss1
. sf,Ree. ]. III tlse Recorder CoetoasSas.
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G STORE,

!. md ers gned inform, their
a9 lend ss and the pubaicsin general that they
q &ak have Just received i fresh and considerable
assortment of Drugs and Medicines as also Paints
Perfume 81 of al kinds,
They are agents Tor the Sal esof large suantity
of Patent Medieines, the most popular.
AZ i LOUAII.LIER r s. GO.
BssA pill 81 1855, ashing ton, Sss
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HDR. j G. A XEHR & Co.


John Posey, 0peloasas q. IS Dunbar, Grand
Cot aid by al Drugs W holesale BY John
Wright 8 Co, NeW-O OrIeans. July T7thI 800.
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!.

ygtf 3 - q Sd u ~ q
the undersig note for
dated sometime ID August last,
parable days after date and signed
b4 Ssinnss
persarss dc barely warned not ttobrads|
b BIO OLI.AA
s'6l
N
81 II sev.
for
u.
Il naaI gHaeas d Eold teaches snHsi son
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sA 81
u 'splNU laI|I;; sssR s g s sgM
q \ Mill street. near .Chartrss, DfleaIs. ll'
81 pqrRs ii and Dealers ii Foreign and Domes-
Gutery, Combs, Brushes, Perfi-
81 sssTl1sry Fishing Tackle and Toys. And g
ID ri sssSgtD,st Of French, German, english and
ssl'F Fausy GGoods: s July "A, lSb s.s5I33
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mi
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COMMERCIAL C0-PARTNERSHIP,
JOSEPH B OCH, SOL FlRNBERG& y L LOEB
III ME upd'rsigned entered into COM
IL mercial partnership, on the lst of
March 1860 for the purpose of carrying on
general Dry Good Business in Opelousas.
They tender their services to the public
at the Brick Store, heretofore occupied by
Firnberg Il Kaufman and the Patraot Of
fee Their stock Will soon be complete
and customers shall no, complain at prices
BLOCH, TIRNBERG eco.
Opelousas, March 3rd 1860.
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saee 81 situated ii the town Of Opeienses.
s;stil,.s of IN town lots, 4 dwelling mouse
.kiae hsI, asas.'' E s. s1''' .sANDoz.
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b II u II y Sc 4
CONT $3.50 N IN IL G Han
sslslss IL II estera atee, PORK Rgges
I LaatJ, 5lls,s
No. 81 Old Levee Street
III g.l lVego-O Orleans
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.IllEIrU. saEDoz, Notary Publ,

ET77.7 jD9L-M. 9GHHDUli7 NUtaI - i-Eu1 auIIU'
III II as, removed his Office on Main Street. near
Ha h ths store Of Ney & Dupre, below the prln
ing Office of the OpeIoasas ccM7s;sN
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w NM As olb@r @rtsoln
AVING permanent settled ii Washington,
offers bis professional services to all who may
honor him with their patronage. A
Office 90 Main Street, opposite the Drug Store of
Messys. Lonaillie a Bouchez. Apr 22I, 860-lys
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/. i "a. lIclTIL M ashington. La.

sA Itthe sign Of the mortar on Main street IN
a. Washington, La, vii always be found a
conn plete suppl sof fresh and pure s ss
Drugs, ssz
sE ed icimes.
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IL U CO..

Il FGo1sssls sGrocers and Dealezs s IN 5.s
Hin ii INES, LIQI 10 RS. r 0BAGCO AND
II CIGARS, :sss5
3 3 vi lowest malke price and guaranteed IN
4 every parti cnlar. &.
G'0nsalsoas Street,
II aalIareIl sd We w ORLEANS.
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ut!2o 9IDLa!sGZaSl sLD!,giIIlSiW!9G3o
rTerciaant-Taiior, Opelousas,
uEEzyErAlAz3 HAYS,

United States Deputy 'S1reyor.
Office at his residence, corner OF
Cont \ South streets Opelousas, La.
June 9th, 1860.
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II,Y ashiI ton, "a. gust
a,U NJ

GDatbkzc 1a1cIsQ2ssgg N
0,Gss al tse Rseo1de s. ,etosssa $.
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
SALISBURY. N. c., Dec. 9Th, 1860.

SALISBURY, N. u, Dec otn1 AOoo-
Dear PROGRESS The n. c. Conference com
menced its annual session to-day in this town,
Bishop Pain presiding. The most OF the mem
bers were present and answered to their names
as they were called by the Secretary. The
Bishop in taking his seat and previous to enter
ing upon the business Of the Conference made
some very appropriate remarks, referring IN
most eloquent and touching manner to his pre-
vious visit to our Conference, and to his being
a native of the State. At the close OF the Blsh-
ops address the Conference proceeded to the
appointment of it's standing committees by
nomination and election:
On Public Worship-W. H. Bobbitt, Bro.
Guthrie.
On Menoirs-Dr William Gloss, Dr. Deems,
n. F. Reed.
On Books and Periodicals-C. P. Jones' B.
F. Long.
On Education-L. S. Burkhead John W.
Tillett, J. W. Tucker, r. S. Moran, L. w.
Moore n. H. D. Wilson, r. G. Barrett.
On Sunday Scheol-P. J. Carraway, II. l..
Hudson, r. P. Bibb.
On Bible Cause-John S. Long, A. Nor
man, j. A. Cunninggm.
On Parsonages-J. Is. Martin, John W. Lew
is, w B. Richardson.
On Necessitous Cases.-John ". Floyd.
On Publishing the Minutcs-D. T. Bruton,
j. p Moore, J. L. Man.
The following Practitioners, of one year,
were continued on Probation: Webb, Culbreth,
Kngsbury and Wood.
The class of the fourth year were elected to
Elders orders.
The Elders on the Raleigh, Greensboro and
Salisbury Districts passed an examination OF
character.
The following young men were elected to
Deacon's orders
John G. Brent, John r. Brooks, Robert A.
Willis, Benjamin T. Guthrie, Perley H. Scoyillc,
John w Jenkins, VIM. H. Wheeler.
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CONGRESS- AZ.
WASHING1 ON, Dec.


SENATE.
Mr.. Powell offered a resolution that the Seces
sion portion of the message be referred to spe
cial committee of thirteen. which was carried.
The same committee were authorized to N
quire into the necessity Of further legislation 10
protect Federal property, also the expedencJ' OF
amending the Constitution to ensure protection
/ to the property of the States and Territories.
Adjourned at 1915 p.
NOiSE.
Mr.. Morris. of ILL.,, gave notice that on Monday
next he should call up the resolution, offered a
few days ago, looking to the perpetuity of the
Union, aud would ask a suspension of the rules
for the purpose.
Mr.. Valandngham from the Special Commit
tee appointed last session. the Senate bill abo-
ishing the franking privilege made report, pro-
posing several amendments. which were ordered
to be printed.
The Speaker announced the following as the
Committee Of one from each State, on the seces
sion portion of the Message:
Corwin, of Ohio; Millson. of Va; Adams, of
Mass. Winslow, of n. c Humphreys. of n. Y;
/ Boyce, of c.; Campbell, of Pa: Love, of Ga;
I Ferry, of Conn; Davis of Md. Robinson, of r.
l.; Whitley, of Del; Tappan, of n. IL; Stratton,
Of N. j.. Bristow. of Ky. morrill,, of Vt. Mel
son, of Tenn; Dunn, of Ind Taylor, of La :;
Davis, of Miss Kellogg, of III; Houston. of
Ala; Morse, of Me; Phelps, of No; Rust. of
Ark. Howard, of Michigan Hawkins, of Fla. !;
Hamilton. of Texas; Washborne, of Wisconsin !;
Curtis, of Iowa; Burch, of California; Windon,
of Mimi. and Stout. of Oregon.
Mr.. Hawkins, of Fla, asked to be excused from
serving on the committee. He had been inform
ed that unless he was formally excused refus-
ed TO serve that he would be reprimanded or CEN
sured by the House
But his main reason for making such a request
was, that he did not believe in the appointment
of a Committee for Union-saving purposes. He
now believed, heretofore, that the time for
compromise had passed.
The Hon. John Cochrane, of New York, strong
ly appealed to Mr.. Hawkins to withraw his re-
quest
Mr.. C's. remarks were ardently patriotic, and
elected the applause of the galleries.
The Hon. Muscoe Robert Hunter Garnett, of
Virginia, promptly rebuked this demonstration
! from the galleries. when those occupying them
Missed. Mr.. Garnett said those kissing a
disgracefu set of blackguards. and he hoped the
| Chair would maintain order Quiet was restored.
| Mr.. Cochrane also condemned alike the censure
applause of the galleries. and said if the Amer
lean Congress is to fall, let it fall with the robes
of order decently wrapped around it.
Mr. Hawkins said his actions were the result OF
twenty years reflection
| Mr.. Crawford, of Georgia. wanted to see wheth-
! er the House would force Mr. Hawkins to serve
| and hoped that other Southern members would
| also ask to be excused.
/ Without vote on Mr.. Hawkins request, the
/ House adjourned to Monday. the Southerners Yo-
I ting ngainst the adjournment.
| There is no doubt that r large portion of the
| southern members will ask te he excused from
/ serving On the committees.
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NORTH CAROLINA LEGISL AZURE.
AIFICU Doc 1860


SENATE-THURsDAY
The Senate called to order at eleven
clock.
Prayer by Rev Mr. Skinner.
The committee on the election Of Treasurer
reported that Mr.. Courts had received l46 votes,
the whole number cast.
The committee on the election of Engrossing
Clerk, reported as follows: Whole number OF
votes cast, 149. Mr.. Futral received 43 votes,
Mr.. Vail 9S
Mr.. Street presented memorial from r. II.
Lewis and w. H. Lewis, of Craven county
transmitted to House.
Mr. Blount presented a memorial from citi-
zens of Pitt county, on Federal Relations Re-
ferred to the appropriate committee.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE-Dec 6.
The House was called to order at 1O1 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Skinner journal read
and approved
BILLS ON FIRST READING.
Mr.. Hoke, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported the bill for arming the State,
ith amendment recommending its passage.
Mr.. Henry moved to take from the table the
bill (No u to alter the Constitution. Not
agree d to.
A message was received from the Senate,
concur ing in the proposition of the House, to
The House branch of the committee on State
Gcologist are Messrs. Ferrebee, Bynum and
Ransom.
Mr.. Green reported the vote for Treasurer
the Ime as in Senate.
Mr.. Crumple" moved to take up the bill (No.
y to alter the Constitution by Legislative en-
actment. Not agreed to.
The bill to abolish the Office Of State Geolo-
gist was read the third time, aud being under
consideration Mr.. Rogers moved to refer it to
the committee on the State Geologist. Carried
A message was received from the Senate
transmitting the memorial Off. H. Lewis and
W. H. Lewis. Referred TO the Judiciary Com
mittee.
The bill to exempt from taxation certain spe-
cies ofproperty was read third time, and on mo-
ton of Mr. Gather, indefinitely postponed
The bill to arm the State (Mr. Pope's) was
read the second time and ordered to be printed
On motion of Mr.. Davis, of Mecklenburg, a
message was sent to the Senate, proposing to
raise a committee of three, on the part of each
House, to enquire into the condition of the free
negroes of the State, and the best course to be
adopted in regard to them.
The bill for the relief of the banks and the
people passed its second reading and was re-
ferred.
On motion, the House adjourned
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WEEKLY PROGREoo
c1TnRDAY MORNING, DEC. 8, 1860
Tl1e Feeling.

Large and enthusiastic meetings are be
80 N oror the country taking into con-
ai$srat;on s % the exigencies of the time and calling
On their respective Legislatures to adopt some
line of policy which, though unwise' is admit,
.od 70 ho more favorable to the general good
than a painful, indefinite suspension,
general feeling is prevalent and manifested
by all our exchanges that some'ni's must pe
done-that the present state OF our nlercahtlle
interests demand an uitimatum-some conclu-
sion on which business may De enacted win
definiteness and the public mind restored from
the feverish uncertainty which Froods over all
our efforts. The present difficulties must soon
reach climax. Meanwhile we shall keep our
readers posted of all transpiring that they may
sif4 consider and reflect on the course best to
he nprSued.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-11
THE AFRICAN SQUADRON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. G.-The President re-
piled to-day to the resolution of the last session
in relation to the slave trade. 1t appears that
the African Squadron, for the last twelve years,
penses, an excess of $3.50, 900 per annum. The
excess for the present year, in consequence
of the employment of steamers will be
$500, 600.
Notwithstanding this expenditure, the Brit
ish Government frequently complained of the
insufency of our efforts, until at last the Pres
ident officially informed England that we do
not want any more suggestions on the subject,
as we consider ourselves abundantly abe 70
reguiate 0glr eIn afairs.