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| a DUEL NEAR MANASSAS Manassas, Nov. "a
hostile meeting took place yesterday, (2lst) be-
tween VIM. A. Courtney, correspondent of the
| Charleston Mercury and Capt. Cuthbsrt, of the
Palmetto Guards.
The cause Of the difficulty was recent publica-
ton by the Palmetto Guard, rejecting injnrionsly
upon Mr.. Courtney. After an exchange Of shots,
the matter was honorahly settled.
Hon. A. H. Garland has been elected-te the Con-
feaerate Congress from this district. The contest
between Hons. I. 3. Hanley and ]. H. Patterson
is close and not yet decided by the returns. Hons
G. .. Royston, of Washington, and F. l. Batson, of
Clarksville, are elected in their respective dis
tricts.-[ Arkansas fp State Gazette. = ~, =
A GooD sHor.-On Wednesday, at transport a
single shot from onr battery sunk a sailboat, and
killed the man in it. -.+"z- i.Nz, =.
There was also duel between our battery anu
the battery in Maryland. One of our shell fell
among them, and made the .Federsls run faster
than they say our boys ran at Port Royal. We
were not hurt,-[ fredericksburg Na.) News. 22d.
LEATHER TANNED BY THE NEW PRoeEss.-We
have seen specimen of kip leather tanned
by Isaac Bierfeld, of Newberry, S. G., in twenty
days, with his Dog Fennel preparation. The sam
pie was soft and pliable and had all the appear
anee of being equal to the best French leather.
We understand that our sheemakers pronounce
it.
Every body knows what Dog Fenns is, and will
be glad to learn that it is Of some account after
all. The weed grows in great abundance and per-
fection in all parts of Florida. Mr.. Rierfeld says
that now is the time to gather it, and that it should
| be put under shelter. Planters would do well to
| lay by good portion of it, as it may prove highly
| valuable in the manufacture Of their leather.
| The patentee asks high price fol, the privilege
| of using his discovery-S300 for an individual
right; $500 to 500 for county, and ,000 Tor
| right to the whole State. He is evidently not
| averse to taking advantage of the times and OF
making all he out of the necessities OF the pub
lie. He will doubtless find from experience thas
a much smaller price for rights will pay him bet
ter in the long ran than the putting value upon
his discovery which will place it beyond the reach
of thousands who would otherwise use it,
| Tallahassee Floridtan.
Good coal is said to be found in great qoantlnes
| ESconbi YOunr pnrutv
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aa RUPTUREs NH
ii RADICALL -CUREDI % u
f1gr from Dr. W. T. Mills the Editor Of the VicksbuEg
Daily Sum-. ..a.
JN
@ @

a. RgPTUREs ~
IL RAD1cALL.Y .CUREDI @ %
&c. A1 from Dr. W. T. Mills Editor of the vichsbu1s
EIcxsBUae, Miss May s. 1860.
Hernia can be Cured Without Needle or KnifeI
Ar Etor-I deem those afflicted with this tsrrlole
painful! make folio #tng statement negrs
M the space of hres yenTs The boy belonged john Coals
G case wo sre wa ebee 4 s4d
opinion about the mode Of treatment lone sugestng the use Of
NV siS otisans he sae
@ afsy Ia MSurs about three months the boy was entirely re-
soreq and IS perfectly wsl Ihs was il the fa Of 20
iag ali the work i. Id hand rolling bags without tn.
ose sess Who have this disease and my sheT
man. VT. Mlhi'S' NJ, D.
,trset from Letter Written Three Years Previous to the
Above in reference to the same boy.
Dr.. Sherman New Orleans: =,
boy George pssey oHTse G anS md ca @
he i one s the ann f9sn s1 hooking men OIL Mills D.
ar,r tro, Dr. Thos j. Harper Of the most eninen Ph,
siciaas in the State OF M5app N ,sso
DR.. shermanDear Sir send the boy Ben be 10 you
cannot atend TO HIN pEosry ana @ as W rorp ns
. ihs and that you Please VI lie me by he
turn Of the post H0'pse''A'' THos j. tARPER NJ. D.
This letter was slave boy about IA year,
old who was ruptured both Sides and who was subsequently,
returned sound The following explains itself;
YIcKsBURG, MISE, May 7, 1850
r)- Sherman, New Orleans: .+,,.
Dear Sir-I send you my JAMES TO apply to nm
truss He only been ruptnrtd astor time " Ga 4;
at avery drug Trusses In them nave NV m
tersl Soha NY S'l ~ ''"' THOS. j. HARPER, NJ D,
DR.. BE1DEN's OPINION.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan, 6, 1859.
Samuel Davis, ESQ.,; ,, c,, r-,ss no o,r,a5 t,,.
lIoa ra,isf more etTectIaIy than any other have
ar triad 10 NV satisfaction know 9i severn!
DF and he
hit he sure Dr. Sherman himself applies i IS HiSh
upon the fitting. "
nDR SHERMAN respectfully informs Inp,Feo % G pe2 s
nv o ay1ng runnred that he LAS TeHtHgs 70 ME-
ava NAV he found et his office, No. 70SF CH
Nav Orleans prepared relieve and cGfe M sf o 1
BY the application 3IrI, o. MS a. " ~ my6 lyIW
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ORERp l.. CRAWLEN-
COMM ssIoN NEE G Il T,
In FranISlin Building,
Alabama StVGet,l

ATLANTA GEohHIA,
Sells Sugar Molases aud Syrup, and RENTS promptly rs
directed.
s.-Nr fravI+y is very clever gentleman, and worthy
-. ..,,n,, 1n,a,lpenrer Ru24 3nXW
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DERRY,s COAL OIL LAMPS.
And the Original MAYsvILLE COAL OIL,
A. pFpRy,s OLD LAMP STORE, (of 20 years sapding>
No. ll2 Poydras street,

Where you can't find 10000 gallons of Oil nor 6t4 aGnP m r.
IN, vhere Won c,n find 500 Coal OH Lamps OF ~ NV.
Goal oil Lamp makers together with great variety u JAN
phsne Spirit Gas and Solar Lamps $50 , -, .o, ,ubi,h =,
guarantee pure aud usual continue % supply Inc b
and just as many Flcl h
common C0a ell Lamps the trade requires ct asoW pces
Us can ns fouu" e'so"A H. PERRY.
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C ROYAL. sAtLmhhEh'
. Nos Is Canal and II Crossman Streets

. Nos Is Canal and II GfoSsrn8n Slreete'
Sign of the Root Hog or Die
Manufacturer Of all kinds OF Plain aud Fancy AWNINGS
TENTS TARPAULINS erc. Also all kinds of FLAGS ano
BANNERS suitable for companies other purposes, with
Flagstafs to suit Fall and Purchase Ropes s'ngs ETC. hted
and furnished order the shortest notice. BLoChs OF a
sizes ready strapped; likewise all kinds of heavy BLochs
spARs and RIGGING suitable for raising machinery or AM
other heavy material -. ,
rhave likewise on hand lot Of SPRUCE sPARs which
oTer for sale Cheap tor Cash
All the above articles be ound st Nos Is Canal anh
t}rossman streets, New Orleans. &-
r. Sail and Rigging work in Nil Its branches and sountf?
r5ars nronptly filed the shortest possible notice,
mig lyfW --------
nyCHANGE ON RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
NJ SIThI cheeks Richmond fsershng Z. Lylchipfg, ahu
'ooiN' '' ~ BROWN, JOHNSON CO.,
% Union
EypRDoN, w. - CO., pEALERs IN FLouk, cor
1 Z Iar PoydTsu aud New Levee streets myl2 ly
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Good coal is said to be found in great quantities
in Keechi valley, Young county, Texas.
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Dahnrv Notites.

Al SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER COMPANY
IL AND bAffALlOA.-I will form new classes Tor nstrnr.
on IN the hbovs divisions of Military Tactics The lat Of
III December prnNmo Officers desiring of ruy eli
II o'clock A, NJ, nj the Varieties TGpaer. " " "
Officers rom the country resp ey invited 10 yi.Ii The
glasses nj the above mentioned places. - ~ ~
Coupany drill Broad sword Bnyone exefctses suyh n,
Usual. '
nGt 4 pItTOEy
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VOLUME XIV.
Hlllitarw Autftes.
HsAD4uARrERs FIFTH CoMrAxY,

TIsN1qVNFTkEB FIFTH VONFANY !
BATIALIHS WAsnIa6Tos ARTILLERY
;, nnr New Orleans, ov. 23 1901 \
fNfA ORDER No. az THE OFFICERs AS0
gsu members OF the Washington Artillery are hereby or.
.Sdtred to appear At their Arsenal on SATItRUAT .re
a1 ;ssa ~ ms snt at ~ o'clock NJ punctuaiy fully
anu honors No excuses received tor non atfensnce
n2o q ~ ITSr wv y " 'ie IaaptGiTIi a,Ir
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GORDON, w. - CO., pEALEKs IN FLOeK' cor
u ner Poydr&g and New Levee streets mS% iS
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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH GoxrAsY
BATTAL1uH WAsHiSGTog ARTILEPY !
4. New Otleans Nov. IL, 1861. \
tRDEh no. 99-ORUER No. q, ISSUED Il
oy these Hea1quarters, under dle Of October HHDeA
nj r. l55l In relation drills, hereby discon SgDpS
W timed. ! " .xfs4&As
he drills Of the company from this date, will toows-
haneri "a fIs s very InesdaY and ridley, At 4P ~
% ana = h tle'aehmena every Wednesday, 80 PM
s!h hEH Dtl Deaebments every SATURDAY. ht AZ p, N.
company drill, intantry) every THURSDAY, All p ~
lneroers active and honorary and contributing horror.
AIRY. will conform 10 this order '
forced. ~ ~ "' ~ e'N' Gu
BY order
j. W. DEMEEITT o. $. III #
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sy,ss RED RIVER LANDS FOR SALE. s.ss
- Five Thousand Acres OF RED RIVER BOT sAfE~
TON LANDS adaIsd the cultivation Q: Sugar and Cotton
and arc AS productive any lands in the State They n
nd on He'd River about twenty eight miles below Alexandria,
aud are from overflow by strong eyee They have
an front on rver and be divided into
.anoTins Negroes will be taken in payment For further
Information apply LEVI WILSON on the premises or to
w WILSON PDMER0Y,
sIrpn
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HEAbQuARTERs RuGGLES OUAEp
Mechanics Institution
.,r,,,,.,.,x. New Orleans, Nov. W, 1851 (
hIIEN,TION, RUEGLsS 5 GUARD.-YOU
III axe rty orde ed 10 Company drills cyeTy Monday
N 3nI tidhy pnhctnsly at O'clock r. NJ Su nd drills
Ill Fht squad every Tuesday Thursday Second S,nad
"YegE Wtlhc,dy anl .iudtv Mt g Oc1Ck p N Fjrr a.
ioH.ntsHdhucs will be rig1I enforced - " ' ''
by order Of
A. r. LuYsTrR, Acting o. S. t'"'''' pp96'i
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HEABQU ARTERs PAsoLA GUARDS
x,.,+,,, New Orleans, Nov. rs, 1861. I
PAhOLA GUARDS, ATTENTION LON
30 r NO O. 13n Hte hereby ordered to ,otnpany
vi Iiii' every Mohd4s evening nt O'Clock, Battalion
Ii anu every Thursday, at 5 O'Clock L. Nj
henhera required 10 be pune ual Tbose missing ,b,
consecutive ut lr Will be expelled from the Uomlnuy DAYS
for - nd drills poated at the armory. r'' "''
BY order Of
!. p.,,rv.oq j. V1ENNE, Captain.
W. ms II
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SA{A CDNk EDERATE GUARDS ARTII,
H4 LrRf .-Tht nemUers of this co Us are hereby order
to at'end dri THIS EvENIS,: ut o'coek a,
Hfh'Fy corner OF Hraler and Cafondelet streets.
by order Of
!, ,, A. il. PEAI.E, Lieut.. Cong
Il- H.. y. IL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-19
CONGR ESSIONAL.
W ,SuIScTn< Ian

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1861.
SeYATE.-A communication was received from the
President responsive to the inquiry as to who was
the Secretary of War He says Mr. Holt is the act
ing Secretary and he claims the right, by precedent
to appoint Cabinet officers ad Interim.
Mr.. Rice, of Minnesota, introduced resolutions
providing for the admission OF new States-among
them Kansas to include portion of Utah and New
Mexico, at present defined; also Minnesota, to
include Dacotah and all of Nebraska north of the
forty third parallel also Oregon, TO include Wash
ington and California and to extend the boundaries
to the line of Kansas. The resolutions ordered
to be printed
Several compromise measures were then introduc
ed. Mr. Crittenden's resolutions were taken up
Mr. Powels amendment, guaranteeing slavery to all
of the present Territories South Of 81 deg. 30 min.
hwas accepted-ayes 20, noes "a.
MessrS. Simmons and Anthony made speeches.
The vote striking out the preamble and first re-
solution and inserting Mr.. Clarks amendment was
carricd-aycs %, %. The subject was then
tabled.
The Kansas bill was made the special order for
Friday. The Pacific railroad bill was taken up. An
Executive session ensued after which pending
motion to reconsider the vote tabng Mr.. Critten-
denis resolutions, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Cox presented conciliatory resolu-
tons from Ohio Mr.. Briggs presented resolutions
from New York, praying the passage ola border State
compromise. The House went into committee of
made speech in which he remarked that Virginia
would join no border State Confederacy, but she
would link herself to the South, and become the
leader Of the Southern Confederacy. In conclusion.
he advocated pcaceable settlement between both
sections, to arrange system Of customs, and form
an offensive and defensive alliance. This would Sc
cure all the advantages of the present confederation,
without its evils.
Mr.. Gurley, of Ohio made speech in which he
alluded to the seizure of the forts magazines and
arsenas in the South etc. lie called Southern States
traitors and urged coercion. Performance had ceas-
cd to be virtue One hundred thousand Northern
volunteers would offer their services TO the Union
Mr.. Holman argued against secession, but admit
ted the right of revolution if oppression intolcr
able.
Mr. Morris, of ILL.,, said that treason had assumed
large proportions. The most hopeful began to des-
pair of the Republic. He said Mr. Buchanan, while
speaking like patriot had acted like traitor and
yielded to the secessonists. Secession had led them
to the brink of dissolution, but refusing to take the
fatal leap they turn their keen blades against him.
The House then adjourned.
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The Hipslishman gives his Orders

The last State Journal lectures the Legislature of
this State for not calling Convention at once and
adds
1--WE blush to record 1t, a craven spirit or most
unworthy party feeling, has lost to US the golden
opportunity, and stand with foreign
government on the South, and on the North and
West two sovereign states in manly attitude for
self-prcservatlon. Is it not burning shame that
handful of men should so abuse the power they pos
sess as to bring blush of shame to old North Car
olina's cheCkg For Gods sake, for the sake of de-
cency, for the sake of our common manhood throw
off the lethargy with which HoLDEN's pusilanimous
policy of Watch and Wait" has seized you, and
act as men who know their rights and dare main
tain them We call upon the members of the Legis
lature to do this late is and show to the world
that the old State is not yet wholly dsgraced."
Such is the language used by miserable
"craven" and coward, who was naturalized only in
April last towards hgh-minded, honorable gentle
men, members of the Legislature He tells those of.
them who not disposed to call Convention that
they are craren-spirited," and that they are dis
grazing the State. If we had used language half as
strong as this about the disunionists, should
have had them all down upon us in the Senate and
House, in the way of personal explanations" v
But this Hinglishman, it seems, IS privileged
character His insgnifcance protects him from the
whitening denunciations which he deserves at the
hands of all honorable men. He is beneath even
the dignity Of contempt.
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From VushingfOn City.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Mr. Hollis nomination as
Secretary of War sent irto the Senate to-day
The nomination considered in Executive session.
From all accounts the preliminary discussion of
exciting character. An effort was made by the
opponents of Mr. H. to refer it to the committee on
military affairs but this was strenuously resisted
and the motion of reference was defeated by a vote
of 81 against Is. The objection to Mr. Holt is that
he is coercionist. HIS confirmation is now consd
cred certain.
The nomination of Mr.. McIntire as collector in the
neighborhood of Charleston is still suspended in the
committee on commerce
The Alabama Senator's were notified to-day by
telegraph not to leave their seats until further in
formed The trouble is in the refusal of the dele
gates from Northern Alabama to sign the ordinance
of secession unless the time for secession be post
poncd until the 4th of March
Althoug h the Republican Senators yesterday voted
against Mr.. Crittcndens resolutions their chief OBJ
lection was to that part which proposed to divide
the territory which should hereafter be acquired,
but of that character confined to the pres
ent territory meets with some degree of favor from
the Republicans in both branches Of Congress.
1t is known in Republican circles up to the pres
ent hour that Seward and Bates are the only select
ed members of Lincoln'S Cabinet. Others will not
absolutely bc appointed till Lincoln is naugurated
here
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WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1861.


SENATE.-After the transaction Of some unim-
portant business, the deficiency bill taken up,
amended and passed. The Pacific Railroad bill was
then taken up pending the discussion of which, the
Senate went into Executive session.
HOUSE The House was engaged all day on the
Army BILL
Mr.. Thomas, Of Tennessee, took moderate South
ern grounds. He said that had the Government
pursued less hostile course, probably only one
State would now have been out of the Union; if
coercion were used against the seeding States, all
the Southern States ought to meet it as a blow
aimed at their common bosom.
Mr.. Sickles then took the floor. In the course of
his remarks he counselled the maintenance of the
present status quo by the Government but if peace
was to be preserved the South must act in friendly
spirit. 1t would not do to take forts, ships and
arsenals. He denounced the firing into the Star of
the West, and eulogised the magnanimity of Major
Anderson. Mr. s. also argued against the right of
secession.
Mr.. Ashley, OF Ohio maintained that the acts of
the South were unustifable. Conspirators and
traitors had been influencing the Executive for the
past four years. The Republican party ought to
die if it engrafts property in on the Consttu-
ton, etc. etc. If the President had done his duty,
these troubles would not now exist
Mr.. Edwards, of New Hampshire, made a bum
comic speech in favor of New England. His voice
was for war. The Government that negotiates with
traitors deserves the contempt of the civilized
world. The House then adjourned
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South CdrOLinG LeqiSlature.

CHARLESTON, Jan. lin the Senate to-day re-
por; was read from the military committee for the
raising of four companies of Artillery, the ext
gencies of the times may demand that South
Carolina may be placed on war footing to meet
opponents from any quarter. South-Carolina should
have permanent military establishments for garrison
purposes in the State with proper Notifications
These establishments the committee recommend to
be occupied by regiment of Infantry and batal-
lion of Artillery Of four companies, which will
form nucleus around which the volunteers and
militia can rally and will, besides be peace estab-
lishment, or furnish SouthCarona's quota i'm the
arm;ng of Southern Confederacy.
The Senate went into secret session PROPOSE
ton to lay submarine telegraph between Charles
ton, Morris Island, Forts Moultre, johnson, Pick
ney &C.
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From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 16-Gov. Pickens sent mes
sage to the Legislature advising the raising of two
more artillery companies, and one more regiment to
serve three years. He advises permanent garri-
This may be expensive, but considering that We will
soon have Southern Confederacy, it is necessary
to protect the sea coast. The State afterwards
transfer the troops to the Southern Government
The fanatcal excitement of the Northern people
shows that if we expect to preserve peace must
be prepared for war.
The House of Representatives have passed bill
to stay the collection and prosecution of all debts due
by South Carolnians to men in the non-slavehold-
ing States, until after December next
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MARRIED.

At ST. Peters Church in Washington, N c.. on Thurs
day morning, 10th inst, by Rev. Mr. Geer Mr. A. P Hatch
of Newbern Ala 10 Miss Bette Hardenbergh of Wash.
iDgten
In this City, the 18th inst BY the Rev Mr. walthall
Mr. W. R. Dicks, of Salisbury. Miss Bette W. Bruce Of
this City
w Spirit of the Age copy.
In Ouge county the residence of the brides father
Sunday the 18th inst BY b. C. Hopkins, ESQ., Chesy
P. Pickett TO Miss Elizabeth F. j. Rigsbee daughter 81
Jesse R!gsbee, Esq, all of Orange
Near Mineral Spring Camp Ground the 9th nst BY N.
NJ. Hubbard Esq., W. H. Forte to Miss Sarah Jane young
est and last daughter of Mr. James Swink all of Anson.
~ Spirit of the Age copy.
On the LIST january 1885, ut the residence of the brides
father, Col Lewis of Mobile formerly of NOrthCar-
oina to Miss Jnet Collins daughter Of Dr. Robert Col
At st. Bartholomew Church, Pittsboro on the
ing of Tuesday the 18th inst, by the Rev Mr. Sutton Dir.
Edward j. Hale, Jr of Fayetteville to Miss Maria Rhet
Hill daughter of Thomas Hill Esq, of HailbroD,
Pittsboro'.
In Ashevile the 9th inst, BY the Rev. Mr. Morrison
Rufus BIrringer, Esq, of Concord TO Miss Rosae A.,
daughter of Maj A. B. Chunn, of Ashsvile.
On the 2Ttlof December. in Richmond county, at1hs
residence of Rev. R. s. Ledbette and by the same Mr..
W. Frank Sandford of Ansor primarily of Richmond TO
Miss Sue P. Iampley of the former county.
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Supreme Court.

By PEARSON, C. j. In Griffin and Acher VS.. Trip,
from Beaufort affirming the judgment. In Riggs
v. Swan, from Craven in equity, directing decree
for plaintiffs. In Buchanan " Mckenzie, eight
cases from Richmond, Nos 81, 81, 30, SO, 81, IS
affirmed, and Nos. 50 and 80 reversed.
By BATTLE, j. In Adams Y. Clark, from Beau
fort, affirming the judgment In Pridgen v. An
ders, from Bladen, affirming the judgment In
Wigs v. Wigs, from Wayne, in equity, directing
decree. In Houston v. Williams, in equity, from
Duplin, bill dismissed with COSTS
By MANLY, j. In Willis v. Melvin, from Bladen,
affirming the Judgment. In Koonce v. Perry, from
Jones, affirming the Judgment. In State V. Nc
Gowan, from Hyde, affirming he Judgment. In
Mcneil V. Bradley, from Bladen, decree reversed
and decree for plaintiff
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VIRGINIA.-The Virginia House of Delegates has
passed resolutions in favor of conference of COM
miSsioners from slavchoding and -slaveholding
States, at Washington, the 4th of next month, to
agree upon some plan of adjustment to be presented
20 the Northern Statcs-said adjustment to be made
part of the Constitution. The resolutions declare
that the propositions embraced in the resolutions
presented to the Senate by Mr. Crttendcn "consti-
tute the basis of such adjustment as would be
accepted by the people of this Commonwealth"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-19

~ Thomas Jefferson, in his first Inaugural Ad
dress, delivered March 4th, 1901, thus laid down
one of the cardinal principles of Democracy:
ABSOLUTE ACQUIESCENCE IN THE DE-
ClSIONS OF THE MAJORITY-THE VITAL
PRINCIPLE OF REPUBLTCS-FROM WHICH
THERE is NO APPEAL BUT TO FORCE, THE
VITAL PRINCIPLE AND IMMEDIATE PARENT
OF DESPOTISM."
And yet gentlemen who said last September that
they toouh not break up the Union, on account of
Lincolrs election, now say they sciU break it up on
that account They may be Mexican, or Miramon
or Juarez Democrats but they are not true follow
ers Of jefferson.