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The ISLAND OF SAN JUAN.-The following state
ment was made by Lord John Russell in the
British House of Commons, on the 3Oth ultimo, in
reference to the San Juan question: "The only
progress which has been made towards the per
manent settlement of the San Juan question is that
ar arrangement has been proposed on each side,
but it has not yet been concluded. The last des-
patch on the subject went from this country, and
expect that some answer will be made on the part
of the Government of the United States. | must
say that the conduct of Gen. Scott, the representa-
tive of the United States, has been most conca-
tory. About eight hundred American troops and
battery of guns had been placed the island;
but the number of men has since been reduced to
one hundred, and the battery of guns has been en-
tirely removed. 1t is also understood that one
hundred marines are to be stationed there on the
part of the British Government, in order that
thsre may be joint occupation until the question
is finally settled"
TIE LATE FREsHErs.-Accounts continue to be
received from Western Pennsylvania OF damages
done by the late high water. At Connelisvllle tue
Goughisgheny was higher than ever known before;
the bridge was carried away; the railroad bridge
over Dunbar creek, and one or two smaller ones,
were also swept off, together with three OF loS'
saw mills, and large amount OF LUMBER a Ioau
ed coke boat was likewise taken off, and at over
ton some SIS, 900 worth of whiskey ana d, huhoeI ,
of hogs were carried away. Ihe aall AZ til
Mill, on the Redstone, was washeu am e.ner
| with several others. The OLD toW-Path prluge
olon "or ,bo Nesbannock, at New Castle, gave way,
carving with il three horses, two men and boy,
aT'G ali of whom @ got safe to shore The bridge al
Ramsey's Mill, Washington county, ,Havlin':
Sams fences, lumber, &C., have been swept off by
| the swollen waters, involving considerable loss.
Young Brownlow, charged with the killing O
Reese, felow-student at Emory and Henry col
| lege, Va, in February lastwas tried at Abingdon
last week, and acquitted on the ground of sell
| defence.
Gov. Stewart, of Missouri, has been hung an
| burned in effgy in Independence, NO., for vetoin
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| have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Hon. T. p. Chisman. F. W. LANDER
WAsHISTToN, April l3. 1850.

WAsHINroN, April l3, 1860.
Sir: Neither my friend, Mr.. Pryor, nor myself
have any personal quarrel with you. l cannot,
therefore, permit him myself to take any ad-
vantage of your courteous offer to substitute your
self in Mr.. Potter's place. As Mr.. Potter, ''who
isl as you state, "unacquainted with the usual
weapons of duellists," cannot meet my friend con
equa terms" an the District of Columbia except
with the "common bowie-knife," (Which mode of
fighting | have refused to accede to- and as he
'will not go out of this District to fight due" " and
moreover "waives the usual last resort of the non
duellist, the assertion that he will defend himself
wherever assaied," ! must terminate this CORES
pondence with the expression of my regret that we
have been unable to adjust the matter between our
principals in the manner 'usual among gentle
men," which manner, though your principal ode
tests and abhors it," as ''barbarous and inhuman,"
would seem to men of plain sense not more so than
a fight with bowie-knives.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Col. F. w. Lander. Il. Z. CHIsMAN
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WASHINGTON, April 13-3 A. NJ.


Sir: Your note i, just received Without re-
plying to the terms OF indignation which seem to
pervade it, will simply say that my principal de-
tests and abhors the barbarOus and inhuman mode
of settling difficulties ''usual among gentlemen"
termed dueing. He represents his constituents in
the following manner He asserts and maintains
his right to present on the floor of Congress- with
in parliamentary rules, any matter which he be.
leves to be correct. Called upon by note to reply
to your principal, he has made his statement. As
his friend, have presented it. You object to the
terms. They such would alone enable my
principal, who is unacquainted with the usual
weapons of duellists, to meet your friend on equal
terms. He will not go out of this District to fight
duel. He valves the usual last resort of the nom
duellist-the assertion that he will defend himself
wherever assailed. He even goes so far as to be
willing TO name time, place and ,oeapons, when at
this stage of the affair you appeal to the strict
term of the code and express yourself dissatisfied.
There is but result. | disclam any of the
scruples which have actuated my friend, Mr.. Pot
ter. Differing with him much as a man can in
politics. believe with him that every American
citizen is entitled to the full expression of opinion
therefore present myself in his place, without re-
strictions.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Hon. Il. Z. Chisman. f. W. LANDER.
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AMERICAN DEPARTURES.

AMERICAN DEPARTURES.
February Sth bark H. A. Stephenson Mobile 2e7I
bags coffee; 18th, brig Monticello, Baltimore 4S6 do =;
14th, brig p B. George, Mobile, 5000 do; 17h brigan-
tine May Queen, Philadelphia 3,O35 do; 18th, ship
Thomas Watson, St Thomas, ballast 18th, Portuguese
brigantne Esperanca Wilmington, do; 21st bark Da-
mon, New Orleans 5,63S bags coffee; 22d, Danish brig
Roska, Philadelphia, 800 do; 22d, English ship Eliza
Caroline Savannah ballast oath, Hamburg barque Vic
tore, California 5000 bags coffee; oath, English brig
Stella, Hampton Roads, 372o do 25th, English ship Ok
press, New Orleans ballast 25th, barque Weathergage
Santos, do; 2Sth brig Pulaski st. Thomas, do March
lst bark Buewing Baltimore $500 bags coffee; 3d. brig
P. c. Harwck New York, $50 do Sd, schr Josephine
New York, 66O logs rosewood; 7th, schr. Myra a
whaling cruise.
Cleared, February 22d, barque Amazon Baltimore,
2,02l bags coffee-detained by sickness
March Sth, English schr. James Stewart, New York
5000 bags coffee
cLEARANCEs OF COFFEE DURING THE MONTH FEBRUARY.
For the United States-Batmore S,007 bags; Mob lie,
597l do. New Orleans 9,93S do; New York, 1920 do.
Philadelphia S35 do; California; 900 total All bags
Vessels loading or about to load for
The United States-New York ,barque "F s. Means
with 5000 bags; New Orleans, ship "Gallego with 500
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BOARD OF TRADE.
Committee Of Arbitration for the month of April
J. BOWEN SMITH
W A. DEAN, JAS CORTLAN JR
STEWART DARRELL, JOS. A. BUCK
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MEMPHIS, April 16.-The steamer Defender from
New Orleans for Pttsburg, snagged and sunk
near Laconia on Saturday evening. The boat and
cargo is total loss. Three deck passengers were
drowned.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

New YORK, April 16.-Cotton market very fat-Sales
of 400 bales Flour is quetSales of 10 500 bbs State
S. 3o95S5 Ohio $696l5; Southern Sc 2od6S5. Wheat
is fm-Sales of 25 900 bushels white Kentucky 81 II
Corn is heavy-Sales of 5000 bushels mixed; 72XG74
cts. yellow 70 cts white 74G79H cts. Pork is steady
mess Sl275Gl425. Whskey is heavy at 2l cts Suga
dull. Rosn is steady-Saes of $500 bbls s160 de
livertd. Rice is quiet.
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WASHINGTON, April r. 1860.
SIR: In response to the demand of my friend, Mr.
Pryor, for ''the satisfaction usual among gentle
men" from your friend, Mr.. Potter, you state that
of the code, will Fl ght Hon. Roger @ A. Pryor with
the common bowie knife" &C., &c. Not recogni-
sing this vulgar, barbarous, and inhuman mode of
settling difficulties either 'usual among gentle
men" or consistent with the notions of civilized So
ciety, must, without referring your communica-
tion to my principal, Cor even seeing him. EN-.
phatcally refuse to allow him to engage in it.
Whenever your principal will reply to Mr.. Pryors
demand in such way as may seem to be consist
ent with any fair and even most liberal construc-
ton of the ''rules of the code-whether "particu-
lar' or general shall be most happy to COM
municate to my principal such response.
have the homer to be, most respectfully,
Col. F. w. Lander. Z. p. CHIsMAN.
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ports 40c and Southern do Soc per bag; Channel 32
4Os Mediterranean 40s d50s per ton with per cent
Specie-Doubloons 32l500 each; gold 7(dS per cent
premium.
Exchange England-For this steamer has ruled
steadily at 24&d go days sight which all trans
actions of Importance have been negotiated and we
quote same to-day firm.
Very respectfully,
Your obedt serv'ts,
MAXWELL WRIGHT & Co.
Represented by partners:
W. H. D. C. L. John S. Wright Baltimore
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The Court of Appeals of New York, on Friday,
rendered its decision in the Lennon Slave Case.
By decided majority full bench sustained the
judgment of the General Term of the Supreme
Court against the Virginia claimants.
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New York Bank Returns.
New YORK, April l6.-The weekly statement of
the city Banks shows an increase of 81 027 900 in
specie; 81, 100000 in deposits, and decrease OF
S6S7, 900 in loans, and S154, 900 in circulation.
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Fire at Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS, April 16.-A fire occurred last
night at this place, which destroyed nine stores
and shops in Canal street, two dwellings, one ware
house, three barns Kent street, and one dwell
ing on Spring street-all wooden buildings. Loss
S25 900. insured for SS. 600.
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Meeting of Douglas Men at Washing,

Meeting OF DouSIas Men at Washington.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-A large number of the
| friends of Mr.. Douglas, particularly from the
Northwestern States, held meeting at the Ma
tional Hotel to night, and were addressed by Gov
German, Senator Clingman, Representatives Bou
| ligny and Hamilton, and others.
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WAsHINGroN, April II. lI1% p. NJ, 1860

WAsHlNGTON, APrll II, II12 7. NJ, Is6U.
Sir: have to state that my principal, Hon.
John f. Potter, disclaiming the particular rules of
the code, will fight Hon. Roger A. Pryor with the
common bowie knife, at such place, private room
or open air, in this District, we may agree upon;
at a time to be fixed within the next twelve l2)
hours by you and myself, distance four feet at
commencement of engagement. Two seconds to
be present to each principal Seconds restricted
to one navy revolver each. Knives of principals
of equal weight and length of blade. Fight to
commence at the word three (3.) The calling of
the tally and word between principal seconds
to be decided by turning piece of money.
have the honor to be, most respectfully,
Hon. Il. p. Chisman. +. w. LANDER.
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DEPARTURE OF WELL-KNowN DIvINEs.-Among
the passengers on the Adriatic and Kangaroo,
which sailed from New York for Europe on Satur-
day, were the Rev. DR.. Murray (Kirwan), Of
Elizabeth, N. j., the Rev. DR.. James Demorest Of
Lowell, Mass, the Rev. DR.. Seyburn of Philadel
phia, 6nd the Rev. Drs. Scott and Sper of Brook
lyn. These gentlemen propose making semi mis-
sionary tour through Switzerl nd, Southern Eu
rope and the Orient.
The Supreme Court OF Mississippi has affirmed
the validity of the law making it penal for retail
ers to sell liquor to drunken man.
Nearly all the money that was taken from tn,
Marine Bank of Columbus, Ga, has been recovered
The cashier was the robber, and has been arrested
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IMPORTS.
For the lUeek. 1858 1859. 1860
Dry goods .....,.... S3S6,S35 1345,S34 655 O5O
General mdse...... 1872 43i 1924 S2l 2,S20, ,32l
Total for the week.. S2199 269 3,e4O,655 347557l
Previously reported. 81 370116 g. 9909l4 6S 22 3s7
Since Jan. L.. S33,569,Ss5 6s,63l,569 7l,69s,75S
EXPORTS EXCLUSIVE SPECIE.
1858 1859. 1860
For the week.. 81 ,269,S46 l,353,OS9 1880 692
Previously reported O99 1880, ,966 20 SIG 59i
Since Jan. 6S,945 16,5O4,O55 % 4S7 ,2S6
EXPORTS SPECIE.
1858. 1859 1860
For the week.. S2O3I63 1,637,1O4 Gs5 61s
Previously reported. 10,567 ,9S5 9,4l7,193 4l67 667
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APRIL u, 1860.
SIR: Your second note of to-day is received
refer you to my friend, Col. F. w. Lander to
make the necessary arrangements.
l have the honor to be, &c.
Hon. Roger A. Pryor. JNo. f. Porter.
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Gov. Stewart, of Missouri, has been hung and
burned in effgy in Independence, Mo-, for yetoing
| the free negro bill.
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- . 4hFhIL II T Nj
Hon. Mr.. Chisman-Sir: Owing to my not being
able to find Mr.. Potter, IAN article in the Star
causing him to change his place of meeting,) am
compelled to request you to await a reply to the
note you have favored ne with for short space
of time, say for a few hours.
am, most respectfully, yours, &c.
+. W. LANDER.
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SAN FRANCIsCO, April 3-330 P M.-All kinds OF bust
ness much depressed. Pork and bacon frmer, without
much activity Butter declined best Eastern 22 cts
Sugars dull and declining; best China 8G81 Eastern
crushed 15h cts. Coffee firm: Rio Is cts; Java 2OXG21
Foreign Brandies doing better, with considerable
sales Domestic spirits Dropping New York brands 45
Wines lower Flour declined 25 per bbl all kinds
domestic produce dull Money for the steamer of the 5h
easy; quotations at two per cent. good
| chandise collateral.
SHIPPING NEws.-Arrived, March &C. bark Rival, from
Baltimore Arrived, March 81, ship Gladiator from AL
|
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VIRGINIA, April H. 1860.
Sir In order to be assured that l do not misap-
prehend the precise import of your note by Mr..
!enge from me in the District of Columbia
have the honor to be very respectfully, &C.,
Hon. Jno. f. Potter. ROGER A. PRYoR.
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Sir: Will you have the kindness to designate a
place, outside the District of Columbia, and the
time, when and where there may be further cor
respondence between us?
have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c.
Hon. John F. Potter ROGER A. Pryor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-22

ExEcUTIoN.-Robt T. Williams, a magistrate,
was executed at Leaksville, N. c., on the 7th
inst, for the murder ofPeggy Ashley, young wo-
man whom he was charged with having seduced,
and whose body he was said ito have burnt. The
only traces of the deceased ever found were some
hair-pns and charred human bones, supposed to
be hers, which were discovered in the prisoners
log-pile. On the scafold Williams protested his
innocence, and said he forgave the jury, as he
would have given the verdict himself on the
same evidence Rev r Shrieve the uncle of the
condemned man, oficiated at the gallows, and, in
the course of some remarks made before his PRAYER
said that the prisoner his nephew, had given him
evidence, twenty years ago, that he child of
grace and that he believed it now. He prayed
ferventy in behalf of his "unfortunate brother in
Christ; said that ''if he were guilty, may he re-
pent." After the conclusion Of his prayer, the
prisoner then shook hands with his friends This
last act affected him greatly, moving him, as we'll
others, to tears. lie then stood up for the rope
to be adjusted about his neck. While this was
being done, he seemed to be perfectly calm and
composed. All arrangements being completed,
the Sheriff announced to him that his time to live
was one minute. Williams replied farewell
friends, all, which were the last words he said
AT each announcement, by the officer, that bis
time was drawing to close, he recognized it by
bow of his head. AT the expiration of the minute
the platform fell, aud terminated his earthly exis
tence.
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A SUeGEsTIoN.-The Staunton, Va, Spectator
says that it has been suggested by distinguished
gentleman of that place, who has clear and well
disciplined mind, we'll patriotic heart which
pulsates for the best interests of our common
country, that it would be well for the Legislature.
of each of the States to select two of their bext
men as commissioners to meet in council at Wash.
ing ton city to devise some plan of satisfactory ad.
justment, and to submit the result of their deber.
atoms to the consideration of the members of Com
gress. This suggestion, if acted upon, would Sc.
cure expedition, now so imperativelv demanded as
we'll as calm consideration.
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SECTIONAL TROUBLES.

SENATOR TOoMBs.-Augusta, Dec. 15.- 1t is
understood that Senator Toombs is about leaving
for Washington. He has just published letter
referring to the fifth article of the Constitution
and says, if the Constitution be amended, the
amendments should be such as never could be
evaded resisted by abolition States, and should
give full and ample security for Southern rights.
Then, if the Republican party will vote for amend
ments, or even ma orty vote in good faith, they
easily be carried through Congress, and then
he thinks it would be reasonable and fair to post
pone the final action until the Legislatures of
Northern States could be conveniently called to-
gether for definite action the amendments. IF
the Northern States refuse, he urges Georgia to
secede at the latest day, say March 4th.
CAN THIS BE TRUE.-We hear it confidently
stated that Lieutenant General Winfield Scott has
lately prepared and voluntarily recommended to
the President matured plan Of military campai gn
by which to coerce and subdue all acts of resis-
ance to the Federal Government which may be at
tempted by any of the Southern States.
1t this be true it is matter which should not
be concealed from the people of the SOUTH by their
accredited agents at Washington. If it be untrue,
certainly no harm can be done by relieving Gen.
Scott from an imputation of oficious zeal for the
shedding of Southern bood.-Richneond Enquirer
New YORK, Dec. ia meeting of the prom
inent merchants and politicians of this city and
State was held here to-day. Chas. O'Connor pre-
sided. Speeches were made by Hon. John A
Dix aud MIR McKeon. The latter expressed the
opinion that the Union was already dissolved, and
that there would be civil war after the 4th March
Speeches were also made motion 20 send
missioners to South Carolina to exhort to temper
ate action and delay.
When MIR McKeon concluded, Mr. Dix express
sed his apprehension that the Union, now
was hopelessly dissolved. He attributed the re-
suit to the vtiated politics Of bad politicians and
vitiated public. Mr. Ketchum more hopeful.
He believed that the public sentiment could be
reached and corrected. Letters read from a
large number of distinguished men, including
Messrs. Fillmore and Bronson, and Rev. Dr.
Hawks and others.
No CONFERENCE.-The Charleston Mercury
says: ''Our popular instincts which boot at the
idea of Union savers coming among us, are right
How can Virginia, or Maryland, or any other
State have the face to invite South Carolina or
Mississippi to conference? They would deserve
to be hooted out OF every decent society. They
refused to confer when conference might have
saved the confederacy, and would they now come
to persuade to new compromises simply to save
the fesh-pots Of their pap-seekers at Washington
COMMISSIONERS ERoM ALABAMA Hon. J. W.
Garrett, of Marion, and Hon. r. FL. Smith, of Mo-
bile, Commissioners from the State of Alabama to
this State in this city.-Raleigh State
Journal.
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For The Western Drmncrnt

Mr. EDITOR-Dear Sir: 1t may be amiss in these
exciting times to remind the people of the South of the
Importance of encouraging and patronizing home in
dustry and home enterprise; and way could the
South be true 10 herself better than by encouraging her
own authors her own literature and her own newsna-
perS, and to paironizng the tainted and venal
literature of the North. Among other good and ably
conducted literary and family papers of the South per-
init me to call your attention. and that readers
to the Times, published in Greensbgro in our State
by Messrs. Cole Albright. The Times contains weekly
large amount of choice reading matter specially
adapted to the family circle 1t is neither sectarian nor
political but courteous to all sects and parties and it is
the constant aim of the publishers to present in its
columns whatever may tend to elevate the people and
add TO the welfare of the State and the South II will
soon commence new volume, and specimen numbers
will, believe, be sent free on application X.
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S. G. Convention to know if Commissioners from
this State would be received, was laid on the table
after considerable debate.
TUESDAY, Dec. Is.
The bill for arming the State, and appropriating
100000 for that purpose, passed the Senate by
ayes 43, noes 4.
Nothing of general interest was done in either
house-private bills relating chiefly to persons
and places, occupying the time.
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IT A COMMON OBSERVATION that there are more
sufferers from debility among the Americans, than be
found among other civilized nation. The OBJ
vious. We take too little exercise, and forget the of
the body the absorbing pursuits of business Ia all such
cases. ordinary medicines do little good What is
qued just such tonic and nyigoraor Dr. Hostel.
has gwen the world, in his CELEBRATED BIT
TIERS" The weak and nervous denizen OF the counting
house the exhausted toe the shopboa and The
full tue Buffers and prefer peten-
ous but less efcacious medicines But should be
forgotten that the agent which magical in influence
upon frame which merely debltated, equally power
full in assisting expe the terrible of dis
Who would not give it trial?
Sold by E. Nye Hutchison L. Co., and by all druggists
Charlotte. December. 1860,
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Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad

Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroads.
WESTERN DIVISION.
Passengers will be accommodated to and from the
head of the Road daily, Sundays excepted, follows
Going West-Leaye Charlotte at A. N.
" Tuckaseege station at As
Arrive Brevard 10 30 "
Going East-Leave Breyard station at P. NJ
Tuckaseege g AS
Arrive at Charlotte at 5 80
Proper flag signals being given at intermediate points,
passengers will be taken up.
Dec. 10, 1860. WIN. HARTY, Agent
R"At the head of the Road, tourhorse post coaches
will be found ready to take passengers and baggage
Lncolnton, connecting regularly with the trains. At
Lnconton, four-horse coaches tri-weeky to New
ton, Lenoir, and Abingdon, Va, leaving OH Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning and return
ing to Lincolnon on the evenings of the days.
C. A. SUTHERLAND & CO.,
Dec 10, 1860 If Stage Proprietors