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Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. Il, 1860
what we Saw and Heard UP the
EOunfrV.

From all that we could see and learn during
our flying trip to Statesville and back we are
convinced that large majority of the people
are opposed to secession at this time, for exist
ing causes.
There was large meeting at StatesVille on
Saturday, which, by invitation, we addressed
briefly The cars left before the Resolutions
were reported, but we were assured by men OF
all parties that Iredell was unanimously oppos-
ed to going out for existing evils. Some SIX or
eight hundred men were present at the meet
ing, large number of them old men, and the
anxiety manifested by every one showed how
deeply they felt for the stability of the Unien.
Iredell is large slaveholding county and should
ever the State demand the services Of her citi-
zens they will be found as ready to march in
her defence as those of any other county.
Not single cockade was visible in Iredell.
At Salisbury we saw few; one Of them being
worn by Northern man who has been but
few years in the State and who has but little
interest anywhere. There is some secession
feeling about Salisbury but we were assured by
we'll informed gentlemen that the Union senti-
ment was largely in the ascendant in the coun-
ty. Business in both counties is fiat, and the
sheriff of one Of them told us that unless the
Legislature passed stay law similar to that
passed in Georgia large quantities Of property
would have to be sacrificed.
Coming down, we passed Sunday at Raleigh.
In Wake county the Union men are said to
count at least three to one, and in tho Legisla-
ture we'll informed gentlemen say that there
will be decided majority against going out
because other States do So Judge Ruttin left
Raleigh on Monday morning. we learned from
reliable authority that, being appealed to, he
advised mis- friends to hold On to the Union as
long as they could do so with safety and honor,
and only to embrace secession as q last resort.
He says that there is no office On earth which
he could accept at this time. for the sake Of of
flee, but that if State Convention is held and
the people of his county will elect him he will
most cheerfully serve in that body. If such
men can be heard and Young America will
hold its tongue compromise may yet be made
and the Union may be saved to the satisfaction
of all parties, and on basis that would secure
to US rights under the Constitution.
We think Convention should be held to
place the State in position of defence, and to
consider what other steps may be necessary for
her welfare, and should the Legislature call one
we do hope that Judge Rutfin and men like him
in other sections OF the State will be chosen
We want mature wisdom now, for the rashnesS
Of ticdgclngS and the corruption Of dcmagogucS
have brought the present troubles upon ua.
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18
THE VOTE OF MISSISSIPPI

We now have the official returns of the vote
for President in all the counties Of Mississippi,
except Noxubee, which omission is supplied
by newspaper report, supposed to be correct.
The aggregate vote for each candidate is as
For Mr.. Breckinridee, 4o,797
For Mr. Bell, 5000
Vor Mr. Douglas, 5,233
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18
From the National Intelligence.
IF IN ANY WAY, THE RIGHT WAY

The sub;oined communication, which we
find il, our able contemporary, the Charleston
Courier, will suffice to show that there are
those in South Carolina who, rising above the
dstempered passions of the hoar, can still
address to their fellow-citizens couHseis OF Pru-
dence expressed in words befttlag the dlgnI-
ty of d great transaction.
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n. C. CoSrEREScE.-This body after Ear-
monious session adjourned on Tuesday even
ing. We shall publisht he list of appointments
Tomorrow Rev. John S. Long has been as
stoned the Newbern station.
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A SOUTHERN JOURNAL OPPOSED To CARRY
ING WEAPoNs.--The New Orleans Picagune comes
out manfuily against the shabby practice of carry
ing concealed arms, which it justly denounces as
the act of bastard sit is not says the PicGysne.
with such stuff that civilized society were ever
made up That in New Orleans respectable peo-
pie should have followed barbarous custom i'm
ported from the backwoods, is a cause Of great
modification for all sensible persons"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. j. E. Gibble, Collec-
tor of the port of Beaufort, and an aged and
worthy citizen died suddenly in that place on
Thursday last
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18
From Washington.

All gloom at the Federal Capitol. Cobb has
resigned and leaves for home tomorrow. Good
time for him to leave as the Treasury is empty.
Wouldn't wonder if he wants to be President
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N. G. CONFERENCE.-THE account Of the late
Conference of the M E Church, held at Sails
bury, and the list of appointments which ap-
pear to-day were kindly furnished US by
members of the Conference, for which he has
our thanks. ss.s. e..
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THE VOTE OF ALABAMA.

The Montgomery Advertiser publishes the
official returns of the late election, derived nom
the Office of the Secretary of State. 1t stands !:
For Breckinridge 4s, ,s3i; for Bell, 27,aso; for
Douglas, 13,646.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
THE WEEKLY PROGRE ESS.

The following are the only Rates of Advertising
in the Weekly Progress, to all save those who con
tract by the year and advertise in both weekly ana
daily papers,
One square f12 lines minionl one insertion, 81 90.
Subsequent insertions, each, so cents. E
Any number of squares WIN be charged IN pro.
portion All advertisements marked ttf till forbid
viii be continued till ordered out and charged as
above.
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Poor Old REck.

See how they pitch into the "aged function
ary' The following frst-rate notice of the
message is from the Tarboro Souther1er, a
Breckenridge paper:
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were adopted !:
COURTESY.


Courtesy is not merely all observance of the
conventionalites of society: it is in reality foun
ded on common sense and manly feeling An
uncourteous man is one of the greatest bores
in the world He offends every body, and in
stead of being treated with kindness and COR
sideration by his neighbor, he is generally in
tensely disliked, and no language is sufficiently
strong to express his dement's. To be courte-
Gus, is simply to pay proper Difference to the
feelings of others. A well educated man is
generally courteous. The fact of his mind
being Hberalzed teaches him the necessity OF
exercising this virtue. Benevolent men are a.
ways couteous; the desire to give pleasure to
others is sufficient inducement for them to cul-
tivate this good quality. 1t is just as easy to be
courteous as the reverse. The time has gone by
when bluntness is taken as sign honesty
1t has been found that dishonest men can be
blunt and rude as well as honest men; and
compliments of Difference to the feelings of
others have ceased to be a mark of insincerity.
A person who is habitually discourteous, gen
eraly possesses but little sensibility, and he
cares nothing about wounding the feelings OF
Others excusing himself by saying that he
only speaks what he thinks; that is, to put
forth his own private opinion whatever 1t may
be- no matter whether it wound the feelings OF
his dearest friend OF course, if a persons
opinion is requested, he must tell the truth !;
but even that can be done in courteous Ian
guage which will would wound no one. Ifcourte-
sy were more generally practised, it would be
conductive of the best results. Mutual ciVlll-
ty among all classes of society would be found
potent remedy for more than half the social
evils that now oppress US
THE VOTE OF VIRGINIA.
The footings of the official returas of the
votes for President in the State of Virginia,
exclusive of the informalities which caused a
division of the electoral college, are as follows
Mr. Bell "a, 6S1
Mr. Breckenridge, T4,oSo
Mr.. Douglas, 1879
VI, Lircolr, Iva
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WAYS AND MEANs.-The money question be
gins to force itself upon South Carolina. The
Mercury proposes that the State issue bills re-
ceivable in payment of dues to the State,
in order to obtain funds to purchase arms
Only $500, 900 are furnished by the State tax,
and 100000 more are required. It is not
clear either where the weapons can be best OBJ
tanned. The Mercury suggests loading steam
er with cotton and sending her to bring back
guns, to which " Sharpe's rifles shall be only
as guns"
Newbern weekly progress., 1860-12-18

MISSOURI ELECTORAL VOTE-OFFICIAL.
Every county in Missouri has at last been
officially heard from, and the result has been
declared. The nine Douglas electors get their
certificates of election. The official vote is as
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The New York Tri nne is unwilling to con-
cede anything to the South, so long as the South
talks of arms. Says the Tribune-"the Free
States will not be bullied" The question arises.
would the Tribune under any circumstances res
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official Returns.

The official returns from the States Of Ala
bama, Delaware, Kentucky, Georgia, Maryland,
Illinois, North Carolina Missouri, New Hamp-
shire, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island
Massachusetts,, Vermont, New Jersey, Ohio,
Louisiana, Tennessee, Maine Indiana, and Con-
necticut, are as follows Douglas, 1,28Q, $50 :;
Lincoln, 1,549, ,2O3; Breckenridge AL, 1872 !;
Bell, 434, 400. We put the New York vote on
Governor as q Union ticket was made on Pres
dentiai electors. There were three candidates
run for GoYernor-a Douglas man, a Lincoln
man. and Breckenridge man. They get the
vote put down for them.
In Pennsylvania the electoral ticket was in
structed to go for the nominee of the Charles
ton Convention, and we therefore put down
the whole Democrat vote for the State for
Douglas, as no electoral ticket pledged to
Breckenridge as run.
South Carolina elects electors by Legisla-
ture.
Tho 4o+eI ro+n of tho TTn;On uil tha~afnrn he
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THE VOTE OF LOUISIANA.

THE VOTE OF LOUISIANA.
The New Orleans Bee gives a table of the
vote of Louisiana for President and Vice Presl-
dent, the figures of which, it says. are about
as nearly official as they are likely to be. In
two parishes wiz De Soto and Vermilllon) the
maiorities only are given Mr. Bells vote will
Just about reach 10000, and that of Mr.. Breck-
inridge about 22.5oO. The following are the
footings of the table:
For Mr.. Breckenridge, 22,1H
For Mr.. Bell, 1871
For Mr.. Douglas, 1920
VOTE OF ILLINOIS.
The following is the official vote of Illinois,
Monroe and Pulaski counties being thrown
out on account of their informality:
For Mr.. Lincoln, III, ,106
Eor Mr.. Douglas, 169,
For Mr.. Bell, 4,851
For Mr.. Breckinyidge, 2,293
g.. W.. Grnith S5
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Vote Oftsle Electoral College.

The vote for President in the Electoral Col
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DISTRESS n NORTHERN CITIES.

A.: \: G. LIZ h,rHAH' sse'y..
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
NUMBER 10.
Where and What are Savoy and Nice.

As the question of the annexation to France
of the Sandman possessions, Savoy and Nice,
naturally draws the attention of the American
reader to that portion of Northern Italy, we give
below very interesting account of the country
from the New York Journal Of Commerce:
"The duchy of Savoy borders upon France
and Switzerland, and is about the size of Con-
necticut. 1t abounds in the most magnificent
mountain scenery of Europe, and the earth is
so completely wrinkled, that we wonder that
there find foothold. Mount Blanc, so
often placed BY the popular mind in Swtzer-
Land, is the eliminating point of Savoy. 1t is
country rich in mineral ore, and its fertile
slopes afford abundant pasturage to herds, and
some of its valleys contain luxurant vineyards
The duchy of Savoy contains more than six
hundred thousand inhabitants, nearly all of
whom speak bastard French and Italian, be-
sides a Jaw-breaking patoiS of their own
Chambery, the capital, is well built city, inI a
most picturesque situation 1t was here that
Joseph de Maistre the celebrated dplomatist
and Xavier de Maistre, the equally celebrated
author, (of Journey Around Ny Chamber
etc., were born. 1t was in Chambery, also
that our own countryman, Joel Barlow wrote
his famous lines on Hasty Pudding The Sa.
voyards have been noted, in times past for
their bigotry, ignorance, and a certain ndiuete,
and simplicity of character. Since the consti-
| tuition of Carlo Albert, Savoy and the Savoy
| ards are much changed. Railways are pushing
through the Alps the telegraph wires stretch
over once inaccessible mountain passes; the
press free unless in times of war; has had wi
der influence, because ten years of better
system of education has prepared the way for its
amel iorating mission.
=" The country of Nice is very small portion
of the kingdom of Sardinia comprehended be-
tween the maratime Alps and the Mediterranean
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A Good Story.

From the time the Bulkhead Bill reached the
Governor his Excellency was remorselessly
bored by couple of bulkheaders, both of San
Francisco, and one member of our Board of
Supervisors. They stuck to the Governor like
cuckleburrs to horses name. They were as
constant in their visits as the old maiden cousin
who came twice year and stayed six months at
each occasion 1t was impossible to shrug them
off, or shake them off or hint them off So the
Governor resigned himself to his ANNOYANCE,
and pursued his duties as if he did not see or
hear them. The day when he had completed
his Veto Message his two prosecutors were as
usual in his office. He gave the document to
his secretary, without explaining whatit was, and
the latter proceeded with it to the Senate The
Gover.or then leaned back In his chair as if to
enjoy moments leisure, when one of the
bulkheaders seized the opportunity to reiterate
one of his thread-bare sophsms in support of
his pet swindle. Governor Downey listened
with more than his accustomed courtesy and
attention, and Parsons colleague was sure he
had made deep impression. In the middle of
his remarks, the Private Secretary returned from
the Capitol, and addressing the Governor, said |:
That veto has cansed a terrible stir down
there !"
What veto ?" inquired the bulkhead advo-
cate, with terror depicted on his countenance
What Veto sir?"
Why, the bulknead veto, to be sure"
Governor" exclaimed the excited ma,
jumping to his feet, have you vetoed the
Bulkhead Bill ~
Certainly, sir" answered tue Governor with
quiet suavty.
The Hi YOU HAVE" screamed the now
phrenzied mortal, as he seized his hat and rush.
ed from the room, followed by his no less ex-
cited companion, and made tracks for the Cap
itol.-S. f. Bulletin
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The Downey Ovation.

We are pleased to know that Gov. Downey
refused to visit San Francisco for the purpose of
receiving the public reception rendered him by
the citizens thereof. Nevertheless on the oc-
casion of his last visit, the citizens compelled
him to look upon such display of gratitude
and esteem as has never before been looked
upon on the PACIFIC coast. As soon as the Sac
ramento steamer arrived at the wharf, the Gov
ernor was taken possession OF, placed in an open
carriage drawn by four spirited grays, and thus,
in the midst of a vast procession, escorted
through the principal streets, which were ev-
erywhere literally packed by people, all eager to
catch glimpse of our noble little Governor
The city was magnifcently illuminated, many
buildings looking like solid mass of light. Fire
works of every kind blazed in the sky, fred
from the city and the ships in the harbor. Meny
of the ships were illuminated. Bonfres were
lighted on every hill, and an incessant roar of
cannon was kept up the while.
On arriving at the residence of Mr.. Wallace,
where the Governor purposed stopping while he
remained in the city, he made a characteristic
ally brief speech, saying he only did what he
thought his duty, and thanking the people for
the honor done him.
Thus ended the grandest tribute of approval,
of the character, ever received by California
Governor
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

WHAT is AN?"-Miss Munson, clairvoyanr.
is delivering lectures in the northern counties.
She gets herself into an abnormal condition, -
and proceeds to ask, What is MANI and to
answer g He is animal who has risen from the
smallest species of animal existence. He was
originally shell-fish and has been developing
to what he now is, in the same manner as the
frog is developed from the tadpole." Miss Mum
son would impart more of satisfactory instruc-
ton if she would adopt the answer given by a
great professor of natural sciences when asked
What is man ?" Man." said he is just like
a monkey, excepting that he has worn his tail
off with civilization" --Amador Ledger,
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
nSg@ One must he easy in his mind to

BSs~ One must be easy in his mind to go to
sleep quietly, but what must have been the feel
ings of the stranger who was sent up stairs in a
western hotel to sleep with backwoodsman.
who gave him this welcome f" Wall, stranger,
I've no objection to your sleeping with me
none in the least; but it seems to me the beds
rather narrow for you to sleep comfortable, con-
sidering how | dream. You see, I'm an old
trapper, and generally dream of shooting and
scalpng Indians. At the place stopped night
before last, they charged me five dollars extra,
cause happened to white up the head board
with my knife while was dreaming. But you
can come to bed ifyou like; feel kinder peace
able tonight"
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

THE LIEUT.. GovERYoR.-We learn, says the
San Francisco Herald, that the Attorney Cen
eral has given the opinion in writing that the
Governor of the State is also Lieut.. Governor.
He contends that the Hon. J. N. Quinn is not
entitled 10 the Office for the reason that his Sem
atorial term has expired. The Lieut.. Governor
will be, er otcio, State Prison Director and act
ing Warden of the State Prison.
We cannot believe the Attorney General has
given any such absurd opinion. Senator Quinn
was elected for two years, and hence his term
will not expire until next January. The Attor-
ney General certainly can not hold that Mr.
Quinn's term has already expired. He certainly
is aware of the fact, that if the Governor hap
pens to call an extra session during the mex
summer Mr.. Quinn will be entitled to his sea
in the Senate during such extra. session. If SO
and no one will dispute it, how can his tern
have expred2
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

D55N Free labor and free speech is the great
cry of the New England Republicans. Never
theless, the Rev. w. G. Babcock, of Natick-the
residence of Senator Wlson-has been dismiss
ed from the pastoral charge of the Unitarian
Church of that town for unfolding the cause of
the shoemakers, who were on strike" for
decent wages. The nabobs doubtless favor "free
labor, is, labor rendered by the poor
mechanic as near free from price as possible
but can't quite stand the doctrine of free
speech" when they are made to suffer in pocket
thereby.
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Directions for making the very best and
purest Yeast Powder, or Baking
Powder.

Take one pound OF B. T. Rabbits Salaratus
and two pounds B. I. Rabbits pure Cream
Tartar, and mix them thoroughly together, by
passing them two or three times through a
sieve. Directions for use of the Yeast Powder,
Baking Powder, after you get it made as
above: To each quart of -four add two heaping
teaspoonsful of the Yeast, or Baking Powder
wet with milk, or water, as usual, and bake at
once in quick oven. The Bread should be in
small loaves-Biscut in the same way. You
will find the above. Yeast Powder, or Baking
Powder, far superior to any in the market, and
very much cheaper, because it is fresh made
Either of the materials will keep, separate from
each other, ten or twenty years, without injury,
while when mixed together, they will not keep
good over three months. You will readily per-
ceive that the fresh is the kind to be used, saw
ing the expense of tins, ETC., in which it is put
up.
B. T. BABBITT was the first man who made
Yeast Powders, and well knows they will not
keep good over three months. When you get
them from the stores they are not fresh, because
they pass through so many hands before they
reach the consumer.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

PROMOTION OF JEW IN HAMBuRa-An extra
ordinary event in the history of the German
Jews has just taken place. In the free city of
Hamburg, where jew ten years ago, was not
even eligible for night constable, a Jew, by the
free suffrages of the citizens, has lately been
chosen chief magistrate, next in station to the
highest dignitary of that republic.
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COURIER.

Bssy~ L. P. FISHERS the only Agent of the
SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with power
to receive subscriptions and advertisements
therefor and receipt for the same
OFFlCE-l7l2 Washington street, opposite
Magure's Opera House.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

Observation-Disclosures Wigfal, of Texas, IL
he is reported correctly, has recently delivered
language denunciatorY of the people of Tho
North, of a most disgraceful and Infamous
character-disgraceful to the Senate, to the
State which he misrepresents, to himself as 1
Senator, citizen, and man of fairness and hon.
orable motives. -
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

Gag In lot of Peruvian guano, received at
Petersburg. Va, were found the remains of the
hand of a human being, about twice the usual
size of that member of those now living, which
shows that race of men of extraordinary size
once inhabited that portion Of the world
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

DEMOCRATIC STANDARD. = As soon as the
Charleston nomination is known, the Standard
Office will issue weekly campaign paper until
the day of election. Terms, single copy, 81 so;
IL copies, SIG; 20 copies, S25.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

gI@ Al restaurant in New York, day OF
two ago. young man bought some oysters, for
which he paid twenty-five cents. Before he had
finished eating them, he discovered in them
seven large and valuable pearls, which he
readily sold for two hundred dollars
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

BeA- The New York Herald asks, fapropos
to recent departures to attend the prize 6ght,l
why couldn't the Duchess Of Su therland and
the other old ladies Of Exeter Hall, take Nor
rssey, Mullgan & Co. in hand There's a field
for the philanthropist. There's a vineyard for
the Christian philosopher. The Almighty Mig
ger wouldn't be circumstance to t.n
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

gN~ q Wichard, old fellah, did you observe
how that CURL gazed at my kervat?p
No, Bwyon, did not, for there was a sweet
cweatnre ia the boxes whose eyes were positive
ly inverted my boots all the evening"