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Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
Deliver Us From Such CE,ivaIry.

If the following be true it is a disgrace to the
town in which it occurred, and the contemplate
villain or villains who perpetrated the outrage
should be drummed out of decent company
they should find no resting place within the
bounds of civilization:
"SESAToR DOUGLAS RECEPTION IN ALABAMA.
The Southern Confederacy tells the following
story a gentleman, and member ofthe Breck
inridae party, informs US that he was present
when Judge Douglas arrived in Montgomery
from Columbus On the night of the 1st of No
vember This gentleman says (whosc state
n1ent has been corroborated by halEdozen eye
Witnesses that when Judge Douglas alighted
from the carriage to ascend the steps of the Ex-
change Hotel, Montgomery, that there were
three rotten eggs thrown. The first egg struck
Colonel Seibles, editor of The Contederacy, the
second egg struck Colonel Elmore, and the
| third egg struck the hat of Judge Douglas,
bursted and discharged its contents IN The. .tace
! cf his pifs, who stood Immediately on his left
These are the facts as detailed to US by several
! gentlemen who witnessed the disgusting affair. "
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. IA, 1860.
Good Times.

The Citizens Watch has inaugurated glo-
r;ous era in the old town. Every fellow we see
who has been on the watch speaks IN glowing
terms of has captain and has supper! Alexan-
der Mitchell, whose turn came first, we learn
,r.va an excellent entertainment to the twetce,
at midnight; E. r. Stanly, next in turn is said
to have been most liberal in feeding and a0aTna-
inn up his staff on Sunday night, and on Mon
day night, when our liberal townsman, John
Dibble was co,nnander-in- chief we learn from
one of the priuates, that he gave most tempt
ing and magnificent supper. We are IN iaVor
of the watch, and will turn out whenever called
on. but we beg to be placed, eUr1 time, on a
SQUAD whose captain gives good suppers- 10
night we are commanded to be and appear at
the Watch-House at clock, when and where
we are to be placed, we learn, under the lead
ership of that gallant wholesouled, public
spirited and patriotic citizen, James E. Morris,
Esq, who we'n bet a hat gives his watch good
supper, and-something to warm up with; and
if after that, the boys get drowsy before five IN
the morning, our water bucket and borrowed
cork-screw lies in the closet on the End floor,
first room to the left of the passage, and they
are invited to call up.
Citizens Watch !-glorious institution! We
are in favor of keeping it up all the time, or till
the good suppers are exhausted
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. IS, 1860.
Black Republican TnsoIence.

A gentleman has handed US the following
insolent letter from George p Bisseu & Co.,
bankers, Hartford, Conn, which was addressed
to the cashire of bank in Newbern. We are
for the Union, because we believe that re-
turing sense of decency and patriotism will be
the means of hurling the niger thieves from
power at the end of four years and that the
country may be saved but we do urge our
people to get as little from the North as posi-.
ble and let such systems of direct trade be
established between Southern ports and Europe
as to make our Northern enemies feel that they
are in our power, not we in theirs.
But to the letter of the Black Republican
firm of Geo. P. Bissell & Co.
"Your favor of Sd is received returning a
little collection of S101 90, stating that owing
to the scarcity of Exchange you must decline
collections We are rather surprised at
this, for we never in our experience saw the
time when we could not get sonetking for col
lections, either Exchange or Coin, or good
Bank Notes and we are very sorry If the
election of Mr.. Lincoln is going to produce q
worse panic than that of 1857 Perhaps, how
ever, the scarcity of Exchange in your region
is owing to the fact that you have stopped
sending your staple (Turpentine) North, the
demand for home illumination over the election
being equal to the supply. But we should sup
pose that the large previous demsnd at the
North for that fluid to f1ll Wide Awake torches
with would have placed you in funds sufficient
to last for time, or at least to have made a
small remittance of S1o1 80 to the city where
that organization originated"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
Nearly all Smoke.

The Princess Anne affair, which created So
much excitement before the election, has ended,
as we predicted it would, in smoke. The fact
is there never was any cause for the great fuss
which was made over it. The Norfolk Dag
Book, of November 10, has this item:
TRIAL OF THE PRINCESS ANNE NEGEoEs.- -
The trial of the negroes implicated in the late
insurrectionary plot in Princess Anne has been
nrooressing steadily for two OF three days.
Yesterday benson, a slave belonging to David
Corprew, Esq, was sentenced to tro"sport9,
tion. Four other negroes belonging to the
same gentleman, were held in bonds OF $1,000
each for their future good behavior. 1t is re-
norted that Mr.. Corprew will sell all of them
bevond the limits of the State. Two negro
men belonging to David Ives, Esq, were also helt
in bonds of $1,000 each for their future good
conduct.
There are several others whose trial com
menced this morning. There is little or no ex
citement and the trial is progressing quietly.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
The State Press ON the State OF the
Country.

The following rather remarkable suggestions
are made by our friend of the Rough Notes,
Breckinridge paper. We think he over-ssti-
mates the poaosr of the democratic press of the
country, powerful as it is and has been, if he
supposes it can induce President Buchanan to
surrender, voluntarily, even for couple of
months, the "fat take" which he now enjoys
SHOULD NOT PRESIDENT BUCHANAN
RESIGNf
We ask this question, not because we have
any fault to find with the administration of
James Buchanan-not because we consider his
conservatism or patriotism inadequate to any
emergency that may arise in the present crisis
of our country but simply, that the gallant
Breckinridge may have the honor of being
President, and the chance of forming a new
Cabinet and ruling the rascally abohtionists
for couple of months.
If good, old Buck, would but do this, he
would reap immortal glory; while Breckin-
ridge would have the honor of disposlng of the
Army and Navy, the United States docks and
arsenals and munitions, so as to give the South
some chance of securing an equal distribution
of the public property.
We have not time nor, perhaps, the ability
to urge the fitness of this step, 7aoao; but we
would deem it eminently magnanimous in Bu-
CIlatldtl dS w Eli dS SAuiiISIASAy RoSAASIAS'
Then let Mr. Buchanan resign, at once, make
Breckenridge President for two or three months,
and the Union may yet be saved
Speak out, brethren of the Democratic press,
and say whether our suggestion is worthy Of
your approval. Just say that the thing should
be done, and it will be done. Hurra for Breck-
inridge
The editor Of tho Tarboro' Southe-ner, also
Breckenridge, disposes of the Union in the fol
lowing summary manner:
THE UNION.
The Union-shriekers were continually crying
out during the campaign, that there was no
danger Of the Union being dissolved. The
Union is dissolved.
The news of Lincoln's election was received
in South Carolina with cheers for the Southern
Confederacy; and the Legislature which is
now in session, has taken the necessary steps
for dissolution Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
Mississippi and Louisiana favor an immediate
secession with South Carolina We believe
that every other Southern State will soon join
in the movement.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

SroP IT.-We publish the letter OF "Hora
tio," our Goldsboro' correspondent IN answer
to some structures of the Rough Notes because
he asks it and because we think he is entitled
to hearing in his own defence, having no pa
per of his own ; but here the matter must stop
as far as the Progress is concerned We have
nothing but kind feelings for either of the gen
tlemen, and regret that they should rot be able
to live as brethren, as they ought However
they are both good natured and will make it up,
we doubt not.
The public being surfeited with politics we
beg our correspondents to write on any other
subject so they do not touch that.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
The Il NeDSc,
YY MISS L. A. HRINSON.

6T MISS L. n
Lovely thou SIT, bright fairie Neuse!
Thou FIRST inspirer Of my muse,
Thy gentle murmurs first taught me to sing.
When life was as gay bird on the wing.
Oft sick with grief have sought thy side
And mingled my tears with thy purling tides
And bathed my aching heal fevered brow.
In thy cooling wave, oh! soothing art thou.
love to walk thy shore at the close of day.
When the sun takes his leave, by sending forth E.
On the purple clouds. the dark pines fringe. Tray
Impartiug to thy bosom an his tinge.
Oh! for bright draught from the poetic spring,
That might of all thy loveness sing
That my tho'ts might flow as free rs thy stream
And ali my verse will, sweet eloqucnce teem-
Thou seemst most ioyjully to leap,
Onward to mingle with the briny deepi
And as thou nrt sweeping gaily along,
Thou seems't to body forth thy murmurs In song.
RESPONSE.
Lore ages rushed on without even name,
Yet even then, was ambitious for fame;
I swell'd, leap'd and surged. growing more broad
And now roll on with ma estie sweep land deep.
The dark warrior oft launched his canoe from my
side,
And psdded DER my waves with his dusky bride,
On my smooth sandy shore meath the green &C.
dar's shade,
His counsel he held-to the Great Spirit prayed.
Oft at eve, the song of the Indian belle
Floated DER my waves with joyous swell;
Her hand often pucked from my border the
flowers
To nreathe her tawny brow for the festal hours.
OF has sought my clear cooling wave
For tn e song OF the dance her dark form to lave,
And sported here in her savage glee.
While J. as now, rushed joyousy and free.
But they sport more on my win ing shore,
They have passed away, now my bright stream
is yours.
Now on my proud bosom the white gail is spread,
The believing of steam fills the.sea- birds with
To my side the pale face resorts nj eve, ldread.
With his paler beauty the bright flowers to weave,
And TO breathe in her ear the sweet story oflove.
Willie acknowledges the smiles of Cynthia above.
Mnny more things yet have to tell.
But the breeze has died out and stopped my
wild swell
Bnt shall yet be known a river Of fame,
And poets will be glad to trace my name.
ELM COTTAGE. Craven Co, October 1860
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
The Charlotte Bulletin.

The Bulletin is good paper and as such
we commend it to the public. A line of tele-
graph having just been finished to Charlotte
the facilities for giving late and important
news are largely increased. The editor Mr..
Britain offers the following inducements:
In order to secure for the BULLETIN" our
Daily and Tri- Weekly issues, more extend
ed circulation, we offer the following PROPOSE
tiun to those who may desire to obtain through
their columns the latest local, foreign, CONNER,
cial and political news, received every day by
Telegraph.
club of five new subscribers will be sup
piled at S., 90 each with the daily.
A club of five new subscribers will bf
supplied with the Iri- Weekly at So OF
| earh
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
Ouiet and Dull.

Our town was never more quiet than at pres
ent The State of the Union" produces no
excitement here; all is as quiet as mid-sum-
mer's night. Business is fiat, dull, almost
insufferably So Not even burglary has
stirred the monotony since the election, and
really unless things brighten up we are at
loss to know what will become of US. True
the town watch-or citizens guardians ruff
fed the surface little, but then even that we
fear will be Withdrawn soon. Times are hard
and money is said to be scarce, and people
look 6lueish generally. Anything for change.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

Deducting the twelve Senators whose terms
xpire on the 4th Of March next, and the Senate
on that day will consist Of
Republicans .--------------& &4
OF the States which fill these vacancies seven
will elect Opposition and the other five will elect
Republican Senators, giving the following cass1-
fcation:
| Oppo5ltlon o|
Opposition majority ty---.----
! IF therefore. foir Southern States should with
draw then Senators, the Republicans, by the cast
! ing vote of the Vice President, would have con.
| troll of the Senate
The result Of the recent election. and the
known political character Of the States which
have not yet chosen their Representatives, show
that the next House will consist Of
| RepubllcanS .-- J III
| Opposition IZE
Opposition majority ty.--------.----. IL
The withdrawal oftw enty six members would give
the Republicans clear working majority in the
House.
We commend. says the States and Union, tbs
facts to the consideration of the Southern States
who propose 10 stay in the Union. and ASK IN m
to consider whether it is good policy tor them 10
countenance secession By any OF the oPpoalNon
States
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
AXOid GXCcAsS..

The Charleston Courier advises the people
of fthat State to act coolly and calmly, and to
avoid excesses. 1t says:
The time demands coolness, calmness and
steady resolution, notimpulsive demonstrations,
or fiery outbreaks Of vehemence and youthful
passions.
We rejoice in being able to state that our
City has so far, Notwithstanding the intense
and all-pervadng excitement, exhibited the
characteristic moderation and order Of our pop
ulation.
Some symptoms Of ill-advised, but well-in-
tended demonstrations on the part o. lndlVld-
nails, have occurred; and we refer to the matter
now only to remind all citizens of the i'm
portance OF avoiding such errors.
& Let all things be done decenuy and in or,
der" and let Us meet, as citizens Of weli-or
dered Commonwealth, the great issue pre-
sented
Mr. Appleton, who succeeds Mr.. Burlingamf
in the next Congress, upon being congratula
ted by his friends On the evening Of the cleo
ton, responded by saying:
GENTLEMEN: 1t is an honor to any man t
represent you in Congress feel that it is al
honor particularly under existing clrcumstan
ces most sincerely thank you for ali you
exertions | have seen them for many day
past. and | congratulate you that you have no
worked in vain. Applause, You may b
assured that your interests shall have my bes
attention, and your wishes, SO far as in m
power, shall be carried out. Ny great objee
will be, under all circumstances, to sustain th
| Constitution and Union under which we liy'
! Applause With my thanks, gentlemen,
will now introduce to you my friend Mr. Ill
lard whom | must say | should much prefer
myself as your representative.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

INTERESTING MATRIMONIAL AFFA1B.-Col.
Lewis W. Washington, of jefferson county, Va,
was united in marriage on Tuesday, the 9th OF
November at Glover Lea, Hanover county, to
Ella NJ. daughter Of George ". Bassett, Esq.
In this marriage singular coincidence occurs;
The groom being the great-grandson Of two
brothers Of Gen. Washington, and the bride
the greatgrand-daughte Of the only sister
of Gen. Washington, and also greatrgTa.nd'
daughter Of the sister Of Mrs. Gen. Washing
ton. F-- ....
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
Election Returns.

1t will require the official vote in Virginia to
determine how that State has gone.
The returns In North Carolina come in slow
ly. AS fast as we get them we transfer them
10 our table It is generally conceded that
Breekinridge has carried this State.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
ORIGINAL POETRY.
Autun,uaI Musings.

AEatun9U0 NsuSSnSS"
BIZ LAURA EeoLEsToS.
Alone sit, and musings
Within my spirit risei
Ny garden is in ruins,
And Autumn wind harp sighs-
The Floral queen so cherished.
Has faded from the scene;
And plnks. and lilies perished.
In Loneliness ser ne.
Alone, st, and listen,
The Autumn wild winds signs
While by my easement alisten,
The red leaves floating byi
Where are my little sparrows.
miss their maths now:
When mornings golden arrows.
Aloug the landscape glow.
In vain, the crumbs scatter,
Around my cottage doors
Al! something IS the matter.
My wee birds come no moro,
They sang their farewell DUTY,
Their valediction here;
Then on their pinlons pretty.
Winged to an austral sphere
Warned BY Judicial Nature.
To oil her tenants true,
They praise the great Creator.
And soar on ether bluei
To warmer c!ines, and blooming,
The spalsows al! have flown;
In foreign groves soiourning,
TIL Spring resumes her throne
Then, farewell, to the roses;
An'4 all tue E!urul train,
IT.! Natures wand 0iscloses,
Tha glorious Spring again.
A1C you, &c npaIrows charming.
In Austral Woodlands chme,
While tuubeams glitter, warming
The far and fowery cline.
Ye winds of Autumn, moaning.
list, His praises still
And his sweet mercy owning,
seasons, ct His Will;
With winds about me surg4ng,
III trust In Him for Grace,
Who my tra!l oaIk f. urging,
TO hsFhey realms of space.
IRMAS, \. 7.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

DIED From HIS INJURIEs.-We learn that
Eiddick Hawkins who was run over by the
cars just this side of Kinston, on the 26th ult-,
died from his injuries last week. His leg was
cut off skull fractured, &c. Strange that he
survived as long as he did
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
GEORGIA REFUSES TO ELECT A
SENATOR.

M1IIEDGEvnLE, GA, Nov. 9.-The Senate
refused to-day to 60 into an election TOR United
States Senator, to succeed Mr: lrVerson. Ine
majority against the proposition was very
large.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

A young lady Of Portland, to win wager
made in sport, carried = bundle Of new brooms
through some Of the pEipdpal business streets
of that city.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

ARmSG THE STATE.-We are informed Capt.
Dimmock left Richmond last Monday for Wash
ington, by order of the Governor, tor the purpose
Norfolk Herald.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
THE FEELING AT NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 9.-The movement for
secession meets with little favor here, and will
assaredly tail. The feverish tendency of the
tssoney market however, shows no abatement.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
j. 3. W IIAhER, Chm
JNo. B. GRIswoLD, Sec'y.
Especial despatch t" the New York Times

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Thursday, Nov. 8.-Spec-
ulation is rife among prominent politicians
most intimate with the President elect, and
supposed therefore to be we'll informed as to
his probable course. The composition of his
Cabinet is freely canvassed, and the follow
ing are the names most prominently men
toned
For Secretary Of State-Wiliam H. Seward
New York; Simon Cameron, Pennsylvania !;
William C. Rives, Virginia.
For Secretary Of the Interior-John Bell,
For Secretary Of War-Cassius NJ Clay,
Kentucky.
For Postmaster Generaz.-Schuyler Colfax,
Indiana -Chandler, Michigan.
For Secretary Of the Nary-John Minor
Boots, Virginia.
For Attorney Generaz-Henry Winter Da-
Wis, Maryland.
1t is hoped that the Union Congressman will
work with the Republicans, thus securing a
Republican majority in the House of Represen-
tatives
Mr.. Lincoln is continually receiving appIica-
tons from southerners for Office and every
train brings politicians. Mr.. Lincoln receives
his friends freely at tbs Executive rooms, but
visitors must tell short stories
Preparations are in progress for grand de-
monstration in Springfield, with illuminations, a
parade, mass meeting and speeches.
The idea Of secession is secuted here by all
parties. It is believed that Mr.. Lincoln will
be conservative, event at the risk of offending
his own party, and that he will administer the
government without regard to his election by
our section.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

ADVANCE IN CoTToN.-European advices re-
port an advance in Cotton. Of / to 5-8. Other
fnrein,n rauzs Ifnirn norkanf
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20

RESIGNATION OF SENATOR HAMMOND.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 11.-Relable reports here,
say that Senator Hammond has resigned his
seat in the United States Senate.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
From the Rorgh Notes, |
TOWN MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens of the town of
Goldsboro, at the Court house, November 8,
1850, for the purpose of forming Vigilance
Committee, J. B. Whitaker Esq, called to
the Chair, and John s. Griswold appointed
Secretary.
At the request of the Chairman, DR. NJ. D.
Grafton explained the object of the meeting, and
moved that Committee of six be appointed by
the Chair to draft resolutions for action.
The following gentlemen We're appointed :
E. B. Borden, Rufus Edmunson, W. Dortch,
w. F. Kornegay, James A. Washington, John
S. Moore.
The Committee, after consultation, reported
the following resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, Under existing circumstances, we
deem it necessary to our safety, and the security
of our families, that Committee of Vigilance be
formed in the town of Goldsboro; therefore
Resoired That the Chairman of this meeting ap
point five persons as Executive Committee
whose duty it shall be to secect such number of
good and tue men, as they may deem necessary.
report to said Committee of five. all suspicious
characters who may be at present, or may at any
time hereafter come among
Iesolred. That we rec )mmend to the citizens of
this county, the formation of similar Committees
in ea h Captains district
Resotred. That the Mayor of this town be ad
ded to the Executive Committee.
The Chairman thereupon appointed the fol-
lowing gentleman on the Vigilance Committee
w. F. Kornegay, E. B. Borden, Rufus Edmun-
son, John W. Davis, and j. A. Washington.
On motion, it was decided that the Vigilance
Committee should at any time, when necessa-
ry convene the meeting.
Moved that the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the town papers.
There being no further business, the meet
ing then adjourned.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1860-01-27

fingered on the lawn, to take last look at the
oeautIiu! TaPpan Zee, spread out beneath the
setting summers sun, like lake OF molten
gold once more looked at the old mansion ot
SunnysIde (immortaIized by its great owner as
"WolferPs Roost'') with its quaint ba,tIemen,s.
and IVY covered roofs IFS arched portal and
ancient weathercock the same that of wore
graced the old ''Stadt Haus" at Albanvl ston-
ped to view the old English park gateway with
It's vlne-covered stone pillars, taking from it as
a memento OF my visit, leaf OF scion of the
Abbotsford Ivy brought by Irving from Eng land
and we were beyond the precincts made sacred
by the residence and touch OF one of Am4ri-
cas- greatest sons-certainly her greatest au-
thor.
1t Is past, but shall not be thought weak
nor vain, by those who appreciate The great
genius, and great heart of Irving, that have
dwelt with pleasure on the honor I enjoyed
IN having pressed his hand, and listened to his
voice. That hand is cold that voice is busbed
in death but that voice will never be silent
while fame lasts that hand shas inscribed bus
among
"The bright immortal names
That were not born to die -
While his own HUDSON rolls its m ighty tide
10 the ocean, his memory must live he dies to
earth, but it is to add another star to the BRIGHT
galaxy OF those, who have reached forth and
seized on immortality.