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From Washington City.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Democrats from the
Northwest have had several conferences relative to
the present condition of political affairs: They
generally occupy the position set forth in Mr. Nc
Clernands and Mr.. Vallandgham's speeches deliver
ed overwhelmingly, that the Union cannot be
dissolved peaceably; that the Northwest will under
no circumstances consent to be cut off from the Gulf
of Mexico and the city of New York; and that the
Government. whatever nay be its faults, is of in
estimable value, The lekd9g idea is a central gov
eminent, embracing the middle, western and border
slave States but depending for its consummation on
future circumstances
Secretary Toucey was to-day requested by the
President to act as Secretary of the Treasury, in
addition to his duties in the Navy Department until
Mr.. Cobb's successor is appointed. Mr.. Cobb took
formal leave of the President to-day, and will leave
the city to morrow He has prepared letter to the
people of Georgia, calling them to arise in all
their manhood, and be prepared the 4th of March
to announce and maintain their independence out Of
the Union; saying they viii never again have
equality and justice in it. He entertans no doubt
either of their right or duty to secede.
Lieut. Gen. Scott will arrive here to morrow.
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~ Col Curtin, the black Republican Governor
elect of Pennsylvania, in speech recently delivered
in Philadelphia, said:
:" The law making power of this State has never
designediy placed upon our statute book laws to
contravene obstruct the execution of any act of
the Federal Government; but if there be any stat
utcs on our book which, in effect do contravene,
conflict with any legislation Of the National Gov
ernment, or obstruct the execution of any law of
the United States, upon being fully satisfied that
such is the fact let us repeal It. Earnest and pro-
longed cheering. Let US show to the South and
the North and all'the world, that while Pennsylva-
MIA vindicates her interests and rights she is
faithful to the Union; and that the right of State
or man in the nation shall ever DC nterlered with,
restricted or limited by any act of the people Of
Pennsylvania"
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LARGE MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF
.t PASQUOTANK

large meeting of the citizens of Pasquotank,
irrespective of party, was held in the Court House,
in this place, yesterday evening. The Court House
was crowded to its utmost capacity. Strong union
resolutions were introduced by a committee, ap-
pointed by the Chairman of the meeting, consisting
of an equal number Of both the political parties of
the day, which were adopted by very large ma
jority, and amidst the greatest enthusiasm The
union resolutions were opposed in able speeches by
L. d. Stark, VIM +. Martin, F. Charles, and C. ".
Grandy, and as ably defended by DR.. R. X. Speed,
1as. W. Hinton, and W. II. Bagley. The proceed
ings of the meeting were ordered to be published
in the SouthrOn in our next issue, when we shall
that old PasquOtank has decidedly spoken her
sentiments in favor Of the Union. Will other
counties follow her noble example ?-Eliza6eth City
Southron
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TuE EsGLIsHMEs DEIIGHTED.-A well known
British capitalist, now in Richmond, says:
THAT every EngIishman, who he had conversed
with on the subject of disunion was in ecstaces
over the impending rum which overhangs the
Union, and that they hoped to God itwoud eventu-
ally occur" .-
Many believe that John Bull provided good
deal Of the ways and means, at the north, which
gave the political impulse to this result in November
last-Neto York Express.
Nothing would please John Bull more than dis
solution of the Union; and we have no doubt that
the government of Great Britain now has its secret
emissaries in this country stirring up strife between
the sections.
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We have peruscd with close attention and with
infinite satisfaction the great speech delivered the
14th ult, by the Hon. Alex. II. Stephens at Mil
ledgeville, Georgia We wish we could place it in
the hands of every citizen Of North Carolina for
we feel that its sentiments would find an echo in
every heart that is unwarped by sectional anmoses
and which still harbors the hope that the nation
may survive the perils that surround it. The talen
ted and patriotic statesman Of Georgia standing up
he does for the Constitution and the Equal Rights
of the South in the Union while the furious pillows
of secessionism are boiling and raging around him,
presents example Of moral hcroism and submity
that is seldom witnessed in these degenerate days
Of the Republic. While Senator's and Representa-
tives, Governors, Legislators and Judges rashy
declaring that the glory Of the nation has departed
and leaping into the mad current that threatens
to food and break down the barriers Of the Consti
tuition, and which is whirlng them along to dSunion
and revolution this one man steps forward and
takes issue with the storm, pours oil upon the
troubled waters, and bids true men look up and
smile for the star Of hope still gnlmers in the fu-
ture, and all IS not yet lost Winston Sentinel
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Sunreme C0urt.

This Tribunal commenced its Winter Term in
this city on Monday last-Chief Justice Pearson
and associate Justices Battle and Manly being pres
ent class of 90 gentlemen were examined, and
being found qualified, were granted Licences to
practice as Attorneys and Consellors at Law in the
County Courts of the State. We append the names
and residences of those who composed the class:
Samuel A. Harrel, Pasquotank; Joseph A. Bland,
Pitt; H. E. Charles, Guford; VIM. A. Herring,
Dupln; W. Sharp, Hartford; John d. w. Bryan,
Sampson; VIM. G. Morisey, Wayne; Thomas D..
Johnston, Asheville; Junius B. French Richmond
Hill; SOL H. Whyte, Windsor; VIM NJ. Davis,
Smith county, Va; Duncan G. Haywood, Raleigh,
n c. Stuart L. Johnston, Plymouth, n c.; R. C..
Badger, Raleigh, n. c.; A G. Hayburton, Marion,
n. C. j. NJ. Mayo, Edgecombe county, N. c.; Jno.
K Connaly, Yadkin county, N. c.; W. L. Love,
jackson county, N. c.; Gardner O'Brien. Raleigh,
N. C.; W.. Stanly, Columbus county, N. c.
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Constitutional Union Meetings.

We publish to-day the proceedings of Consttu-
tional Union meeting held in Surry county. We
shall publish in our next or subsequent issues the
proceedings of similar meetings held in Berthe, Gull
ford, at Elevation, in johnson, and in the Auburn
district, Wake county We learn that the Auburn
meeting was ably addressed by Q. Busbee and d.
G. Fowle, Esquires, of this City. Meetings of a
similar character are to be held soon in Orange,
Car,eret, Person and Rowan
A very large meeting was held in Fayetteville on
the 18th instant, Hon. Jesse G. Shepherd presiding,
D. McDiarmid and Joel Williams Esquires, Vice
Presidents, and Messrs. j. c. Dobbin and j. A.
Pemberton Secretaries. Some excellent resolutions,
reported by B. r. Huske, Esq, from a commit
tee of gentlemen Of both parties, were adopted Res
olutions differing in substance and tone from those
adopted, we're offered and rejected. Among the re-
ected resolutions endorsing that part of the
Governors message relating to federal affairs The
resolutions adopted by the meeting no doubt en-
body the sentiments of vast majority of the people
of Cumberland.
The Wilmington Journal raises its voice against
voice of the people? Is it wrong or impolitic at
this time to speak out for Constitutional Union
We think not The Editor of the Journal is more
than pleased at secession meetings but he is tired
Of that word Union" We tell him that the great
BODY of the people of this State are just beginning
10 sneak The towns and villages have been heard
from to some extent; but the great body of the peo
pie who do not live in towns and who are not un-
duly excited by contact and discussions with each
other are now coming forward to record their judg
mentS. That record UciU be for the Constitution
and the Union, and against present secessioH.-
Mark the prediction.
We again say to the people without respect tC
party, hOli your meetings-hold them in your Cap
tains districts as we'll at your county seats Let
your voices be heard. If professional politicians
under the influence of the Governor of the State
who is committed to disunion, attempt to lead you
or dictate to you, tell them to stand aside and tc
learn that you, and not they, are the masters ir
North Carolina. If dsunion comes, the people viii
have to bear the consequences If soldiers art
called for, the people will have to shoulder theil
muskets and march. If more money shall he want
ed the people will have to pay it over to the shers
Let the people, then, decide this iuomentous ques
ton for themselves; and let mere agitators, ant
those who have nothing to lose but every thing t.
gain by revolution, and the twopenny orators, WHIT
speak but to inhame, and who in the day of danger
like Thersites would do more talking than ighing
be made to kno,o their places When the lion roar.
let the mice and the minks retire to their holes.
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The question of secession or disunion is not
party issue The Union of these States is above
party, and in opposing any precipitate measures
which the cotton States will doubtless undertake
and strive to force upon North-Carolna, we do not
swerve one single hairs breadth from the long es-
tablshed principles and policy of the national Demo
cratic party, but still cling to its tenets with the
devotion of its founders and all that long list of pa
triots whose services and fame have rendered it H.
lustrous The Democratic party is disunion par
ty; its triumphs have been triumphs for the Union;
its disasters have worked harm for the Union In
fact, the pure and unadulterated Democracy is the
only Union party,-ignore its principles and sweep
it from existence and the Union cannot survive the
shock Winston Sentinel
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Congress.

In the Senate, on Monday, some discussion took
place on the proposition to appoint committee of
thirteen, to whom should be referred the question
of slavery and the Union. Messrs. Mason, Douglas,
Foster, Davis and others took part in the discus
sion.
In the House, on the same day, the question of
eScusns Mr.. Hawkins of Florida, from serving on
the committee of thirty three discussed at some
length
In the Senate, on Tuesday, the bill to admit Kan
sas was made the special order for Tuesday next
The resolution to appoint committee of thirteen
was taken up, and debate occurred, in which
Aessrs. Bgler, Iverson, Pugh, Douglas, Green, and
others participated No final action was had on the
resolution
In the House, on the same day, Mr. Hawkins was
not excused from serving on the committee of thr-
ty-thrce by vote of 80 to 10l. Mr.. ii. then said
he would not serve. Mr.. Boyce,. of S. c., and Mr..
Morrill, of Vermont, then asked to be excused but
the House refused. Without completing the COM
mlttee the House adjourned.
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SECESSION TYRANNY.-We have witnessed the pro-
ceedngs of many Legislatures in this State and we
can truly say that have never seen so tyrannical
aspirt as that exhibited by certain secessionsts in
the present Legislature. Their object seems to be
to commit the State at once to secession. No ap-
peas for delay by the moderate and conservative are
regarded. This spirit has been exhibited especially
towards Col. Brown, the Senator from Caswell; but
he bears himself nobly, demanding his rights at the
hands of his opponents and winning golden opinions
among his friends. Those members of the Legis-
ature who are standing up for Constitutional
onion, and opposing secession and revolution at
this time, are entitled to the confidence and thanks
Of the people of the State.
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ROCk sPRING ACADEMY.

UNHE sixth session of this institution will open The
18th Of January 1851 and continue for twenty weeks
The Academy is situated IL miles southwest of HsborU
and ~ miles west Of Chapel Hill, in very moral and
healthy community and apart from all vices that tend
demoraze and corrupt the youth: aud where every
sry requisite for securing education is extended Our
discipline and instruction claim be equaled by few and
exceed By We prepare students tor 1ege for
the ordinary business of life The terms follows
Classical ai Scientific course, $2U
Higher English 10 ..
Elementary q" 10
Board be had at ss7 per session. including all ex
penses T. Oldham JAS F. Miner and others will take
bOardcrs. They living very convenient For further
particulars address
WM. p OLDHAM, Principal
. Oaks =. D., Orange Co. v. C.
Dec l2, 1860. ln2-tlsJsnpd.
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N G. ISsrIruTIos FOR THE DEAR, DUMB, AND
BLND.--We are pleased to learn that Mr.. w. y.
Young and lady, Of this city, have been appointed
ASSISTANTS in the Department for the Blind Mr..
Young win give instruction in literature and Mrs
Young will have charge Of the instruction in music
These are excellent appointments and will give
general satisfaction. The Superintendent Mr..
Willie j. Palmer, is admirably qualified to occupy
his responsible position; and all the teachers are
entitled to the confidence of the public Every
DeafMute and every Blind person in tile State,
sen. to this Institution.-N G. CRrist,an Adrocate
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The VOICE OF rhE PEoPLE.--We have in hand
Some fifty sixty letters, from which we will give
extracts in our next. These letters are from all
parts of the State and from men Of all parties. The
language of all is stand .tirm-.tght on for Con-
S''tutiOnal Union. Friends write us that whole
counties are unit against present secession; and
many of them, lifelong Democrats, condemn, in the
strongest terms, the disunion tone Of the Cover
nOrs message.
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1t is true that General Cass is in the habit of
denouncing the inexcusable violence of the Dis
unionists. That statesman has held his tongue
long enough. He submitted to Lecompton and the
English bill against his will, and he DOS not
hesitate to pour out, in his peculiar style,
siderable indignation upon the men who are now
attacking the Union.
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MARRIED,

In wadesbnro' on the 2s,h ut, by the Rev. s Daven-
port RcharI H. Battle, Esq to Miss Annie r., daughter
Of Thomas 5. Ashe, Esq.
Near Morven, Arson county, the 18th of Novem-
Der, by w. T. Williams. ESQ., Mr.. Elijah N. Lilies Miss
Martha Ann Pratt, all of thai county
On the 18th ult, in Robesou county, BY Rev r. K NASH
Mr. Alex NJ. Cobb to Miss Flora Caiharine Walker
In Harnett county the 18th ult.. by r. c. Bsden.
ESQ., Mr.. Randall NJ Cameron Miss Mary E. daughter Of
MIR. Samuel Cameron, all Of Haruett county
On Sunday morning the I'd inst, BY John Harper Esq
NJ Reuben BEAVER to Miss kziah Ingram daughter Of
Saml InE am, decd all of Johnston county, n. C.
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EXTREMES MEEr.--It is now asettled question that
'ne Dlsunonists of the South have proved the best
friends that Lincoln ever had. In the tirst place
.ney divided the Democratic party, which secured
Ills election; then finding he could do nothing be-
cause there majority in Congress opposed to
him. enough of them resign to give his friends a
majority.
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RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY CoBB.-The Hon.
Howell Cobb has resigned his place as Secretary of
the Treasury He took his formal leave of the Pres
dent on Tuesday. 1t is said he has prepared let
ter to the people Of Georgia advising them to main
tain their independence out of the Union, saying
they will again have justice and equality in it
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IN DEMAND.-There were fifty candidates for the
once of Messenger, to bear the vote of Tennessee
from Nashville to Washington. James R. Hood
Esq, of the Chattanooga Gazette, was chosen on
'ne Goth ballot Mr.. Hood is native of this county,
and was at one time an apprentice in the Standard
ONCE We are glad to see that he is making his
way in the world
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against one another in deadly strife. Already has
this panic caused loss othe South in the depreci
alton OF her property and her productions, of one
hundred and fifty millions Of dollars, and to the
North as much more How long is it to 60 on
thus The friends Of the South in the North are
the chief sufferers. A little while longer and the
Democratic party, the ally Of the South, will be no
N
Now York CITY Dac r 1Sco Pa
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Census of Richmond County.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECToRY.-Mr. John Nichols, of
this place, has just published Directory of the pre-
sent Legislature which contains much interesting
matter. 1t is by far the best and fullest Directory
ever published in this State. See advertisement in
to-daYs Standard.
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DEATH OF AN ASTRONOMERS. Charles F. Egelman,
who for ortythree years past furnished the princi
pal calculations for the almanacs printed in the Uni
ted States died at his residence in Reading Pa last
week, at the ripe age of nearly 70 years.
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FOR RENT.

TSNHE HOUSE AND LOT in the Western ward of this
IL City, occupied by Mrs. Hardie. The house con-
tans six ruoms and there all necessary muses. and
also good garden and fine water the premises Pos
session given the first of January, 1861. Enquire of
DILW0RTH SLEDGE.
Raleigh, Dec. H. 1860. l02-St.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN PERSON.

THERE will be public meeting of the citizens of Per.
u son County, irrespective OF former party ties Rox.
borough Tuesday of December Cour give expression
to their views On the present state of the country
MANY CITIZENS.
Dec. IL. 1860. IO2-td
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ID / f. ID

In Asheville. crthe LIST inst. of Dropsy Mrs Jane
consor of Dr. John lancy aged - years and months.
In Robson county, the 18th ult. John Morrison in
the sIst year of his age.
On 9th Nov, at Mt Vernon, Chatham county, Rev.
Thomas ). Yarbrnugh aged 81 years.
In Caswel county, the I'd inst Richard Yarbrough,
Esq, aged about 6S years
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Office N. C. Nj. r. Ins. Co., /

RALErGH, Dec. TO- IS6O. I
TINE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF
Il the North Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Company
will be held the office of the Company this city, On
Thursday, the 10Th day Of January next.
II. s. SMITH, Secy.
Dec. 10, 1850. lG.-td.
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August ], 1860.
ECONoMY is WEALTH.


NOTICE TO BLACK-salTHs, TIN AND COPPER.
II SMITHS, &c. The undersigned having bought the
right To make. vend and sell territorial individual rights
tnuse BONDS PATENT tBELL0WS) TUYERE IRONS
BY the use Of which each forge will save ONE THIRD Of
the cua used the old hereby give notice all
parties buying or selling the above Irons in aug If the
counties below named, that he win PROSECUTE any and
ali such persons unless authorized by him. te fullest
extent Of the law. Ny right embraces the following oou6
tes Lncnln, Mecklenburg, Carbanus IredeiI, Rowan,
Dave, Ysdkin, Davidson, Forsyth Randolph GdilfOrd
Rockingham. Caswel Alamance Orange Wake, Franklin,
Granville, Warren Halifax, and Northampton. .suse
expect keep the above Irons hand at my store In
this place and perhaps visit and establish agencies in
each county for the sale Of them. ~ 81,
Orders solicited. For terms, re-, address -
@. G. YATES, Greensboro, n G.
certify that have sold the right abore alluded TO- to
c. G. Yates. j. R. SKILLERN
Mr. Brown practical smith of this place after having
thoroughly tested the patent Tuyere Iron ceres fol-
lows:
have Bonds patent Tuyere Iron in use in nv shop in
this place. and satisfied il 0ne.thirj of the coal
and makes clean nice heat; aud would not be without
them for twice the cost.
s.sE. .5F-8 MICHAEL BROWN.
December 3, 1860 .lUO--St.
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a SPLENDID COLLECTION
SALE OF LANDi
RJoRTH.CARoLINA- COuHTY.-cou,

II Of Equity, Fail Term, 1884, sz7aa- aE5f
Pursuant 10 order Of the Court of Equity for Wake
others the undersigned Clerk and Master Of said county,
will proceed to sell The 7 day If January next 1851
described WITT One Bonse and Lot Hargetrees sd-
joining the Lots Of W. G, Holemsn and B. PeFkinson
known in the plan Of the city u Raleigh part Of Lot l2s
and another House and Lot the East side Of Blount
street. adjoining the Lots Of David Royser aud the Masses
White and known in the plan aforesaid as part Of Lot lss
The above Lots have good houses 90 them and ar. beat
ed in healthy part Of The City. sssf,7-s IT 1f;1 =
TERHs OF SALE:-ffy dollars of the purchase money
two years viii be given 70 the balance the
purchase money by his suterbg into bond approved
surety for the same.
R. G. LEWIS. G. NE
December 8, 1850 ieo-,E&swtJanl.
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NEW MUSIC FOR THE YOUNG.

TIME NlGHTlNGALE.-A choice collection Of nearly
IL 2on Songs, Chants and Hymns for Juvenile Glasses
Public SchOois aud Seminaries; together with complete
system of elementary instruction in vocal music Price
80 cents sent Postpaid receipt Of price By the pub
fishers, OLIVER DITSON CO.,
ga Washington ST., Boston.
Dec H. lSnn. l02-tc.
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Mer .Lerseu STATE Canrention.

TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 1.-THE Convention to con-
slider the dangers to the Union was largely attended.
Col. VIM. c. Alexander was elected President
Com. Stockton, chairman of the committee on an
address, presented address and resolutions, both
of which were adopted amid much confusion. This
address declares that the North has committed
great wrongs and must retracc her steps by repeal
ing all laws preventing the execution Of the fugitive
slave law, and allow citizens of Southern States to
travel North with their property. All this the South
has the clear right and looks not for indemnity for
the past but for security for the future
Tile Boston Black Republicans Routed Horse Foot
and Dragons!
BosToS, Dec. 10.-The vote for Mayor to-day re-
suited as follows:
Weightman, Union, S,76s; Kim5all, black Re
publican 5,6Sl. The Unionists have an over
whelming majority in the Councils.