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y Ma EprroK - Since Lincoin's proclamation ;.
blockade Solthern ports there exists cons;ds,s
BE anxiety about the resources Of the Souths.s
States. Ii is eaay to relieve the mipds Of such !"
regard to almost every thing that is required to en-
y on the war or to snahle Us to enjoy peace, On.
mineral wealth IS inexhaustible. Iron, copper .ns
coal abound in nearly al the coast States. W..
quantities Of salt are yielded by Arkansas KentucIS
Virginia, Texas. Alabama, &c Sugar is made :,
abundance in the South West Vast lead mines ..a -,
worked in Virginia and Missouri, and lead is fonnS
in Tennessee and SouthsC aro.ins. As to the man"
factue Of gun powder, there is vast supply Of :;
trous earth from which we get saltpetre) in Virr;n
ia, Kentucky, Texas, and Tennessee Charcoal a.
course is always obtainable and sulphur is proc,sa
from its combinations with iron--the pyrites sn,
phuret Of iron, &c Nearly all the useful minerals
abound in various portions. The soil is adapted !"
the production of all that we need for food. ".
can raise the materials for manufactures, and ths
manufacturing capacity Of some Of the States is III
most infinite. In truth you might wall in fl.
Southern Confederacy from the rest of the world
and Viewing it with the limits it will have in few
days. it could not only live but prosper But such
"walling in" will not be effectually attempted NV
armies navies or any other earthly power.
- A. WV
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HILLSBUROUGH Ga.
MILITARY ACADEMY.

VVNHIS INSTITUTION IL UNDER THE CONDUCT OF
Col e. C. TEW, formerly Superintendent of the State
Military Academy at Columbia &C. is designed to a
ford education Of the scientific and practical char
scer that obtained in the State Military Institutions Of
Virginia and Sou,hCaroIns.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Frat Year. 5th Gass Arithmetic Algebra French His
tory United States English Grammar Geography, Ortho
graphy.
try, French Latin, Universal History, Composition.
Third Year, Sd Nass-D Descriptive Geometry, Shades
Shadows and Perspective Analytical Geometry Surveying,
French Latin, Rhetoric, History of England Literature
Drawing, Execution.
Fourth Rear, M Gass-Drf and Int Calculus, Natural
Philosophy. Chemistry, Rhetoric Logic Moral Philosophy,
Latin, Drawing Execution.
FsttA Year. Ist Czass-Agrcuural Chemistry, Astrono
my Geology, Mineralogy Civil Engineering, Field Fort6
cation Ethics Political ECONOMY, Evidences Of Christian
ity, Constitution Of the United States
Infantry and Artillery Drill will form feature Of the
whole course
ACADEMIC YEAR-BABRACKS
The Academic year will commence IN the first Wsdnes-
termisson to the fourth Wednesday in November. The
Barracks arranged with special reference TO the
stiles Of Military Academy The main building is Els
feet long and three stories high; another building 1870
feet long, contains the hail. kitchen, store room,
geon's Office and hospital
TERMS
the Academy provides board fuel lights wasing lustruc.
ton, books. medical attendance and clothing.
For circulars containing full information address
COL. G. C. TEW.
Supt II. N. A.
November 80, 1860. - - ''f ~ w&swly.
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For the StanoAro. *
Protect Of P. T. Henry, Of BERTHE County, member
Of tho House Of Comnons Nay 18Th, 1861.
Mr. HOLDEN Permit me through the columns
Of the Standard to state that the course pursued by
the above named gentleman, is looked upon by all
good and loyal citizens in my section Of country as
alike creditable and patriotic and receives the COM
mendation of all with whom am conversant We
all think there is entirely too much haste and too
much precpitancy the part Of our leaders in mat.
tiers pertaining to such momen,ous consequences
In the end there Is nothing to be gained but much
to be lost Men should have time for reflection if
you wish them to be satisfied with their leaders,
themselves and what they have done in the future,
when passion subsidies and reason returns.
We also concur with Mr.. Henry that the Conven.
ton has assumed entirely too much powers the peo-
pie we think, should have = voice in matters in
which we are all SO deeply concerned Let us OBJ
serve moderation in all things; rendering to Cesar
the things which Csesars and to God the things
which are Gods 81 i, . IL,
A FRIEND OF LIBERTY.
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= From the State Journal
To Public Officers of all kinds and especia,,,
Military Men. !

s Military Men.
The dangers with which our State and country ara
threatened have created urgent necessity that Wa
should in every officer have tie very best capacity
which may be procurable. No true patriot should
hold any Office day longer now, if he knows that
bis resignation will be the means Of another n.n is
being set in his place, whose services are likely IN
promote the public good more effectively than his
own. Those who do are practically enemies to their
country. Therefore beg in the name of patriotism
and humanity that all will conscientously scan their
own qualifications, and ifthey can be the means Of
putting others in their places who, from any cause
whatsoever are likely to render more valuable ser.
vice. to- resign. We cannot when the odds are so
much against afford to war with bird guns If We
can procure Minnie rifles. do not ask any man to
resign because there ADLER men than himself but
ask, and the safety Of the land demands that every
officer shall resign, as soon he can ascertain that
his resignation will give the State sbler and more
effective aid Such as may do SO will ever deserve
and receive the approval Of their own consciences
and honor and gratitude from their countrymen.
NORTH CAROLINIAN.
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Ex-PREsIDENr PlERcE ON THE WAR--Thc Boston
Post publishes letter from ex.President Pierce,
which concludes rs follows:
"The very idea Of the dismenberment Of the
Union has always been to me one Of terrible sign6
canoe. Still, if L holds . place in the Inevitable
march Of time-if the noble fabric must totter to
its fall-there is humbly hope no memorable ne
csssity that its ruins be stained with gore u our
fathers were mistaken, and time has deyoloped IN
kQns system, or il the madness Of their scns has
II there the germ ofan "irrepressible conflict"
fortids us longer to live together in peace,
q peace and on just terms let us separate. -
n ID will be the responsibility Of those who would
cast the last element Of human woesthat Of arms
for ftatricidal slaughter-into the general chaos
The wisdom Of man fails may God u mercy guide
us, -
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TOT the OiauOaTu
At a meeting of the citizens of Catawba county,
N. c., held on the goth Of May, 1861, on motion,
Mr.. E. Yount Esq, was called to the Chair, and
VIM. Turner and Joel Miller, were appointed Secre-
taries
The object of the meeting was then explained,
which was foI the purpose Of forming Home Guard
company.
On motion, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolred, That this company stand in readiness to
defend our country and our families and the families
Of those who have volunteered and are already gone
to defend Southern rights.
Reaolred, That this company meet and drill as Of
ten as the crisis Of the country requires and we
also pledge ourselves to attend oil battalion and reg
mental musters to which we belong.
A resolution was then passed to make bylaws for
the company.
The company then proceeded to elect officers.
The following gentlemen were elected John Kent
Captain; e. NJ Klnk LIST Lieutenant; Logan Bolch
I'd Lieutenant; Caleb Miller, Sd Lieutenant; and
George VI. Seaboch, ensign.
The company then marched out into the old field
and elected Sergeants and Corporals and after ap-
pointing their next muster the company was dis
missed. E. YOUNT, Mn
JOEL MILLER
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WORTHY OF REcoRD.-Hon Edmund Burke, of
Concord, N H., at meeting recently called in that
city, fog the purpose Of raising funds for volunteer
company, said:
"This war is war against our own bro:hen.-
There is no glory to be won in such war; There
were both glory and honor to he won in WIZ
against foreign enemy; but not in the miserable
business of bntchering our own brothers"
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THE OAK CITY HOUSE.

Opposite THE PUST OFFICE
RALEIGH, N. C.
USHIS HOUSE HAS BEEN RECENTLY REFITTED
and newly furnished in elegant STYLE and Mr.. MON.
TAGUE, late Of Wilmington, has opened on The second
floor,
NEW BILLIARD SALOON.
PHELANS PATENT COMBINATION CUSHION
TABLES.
This Establishment, under new arrangement, hos been
freshly stocked with PURE LIQUORS, WINES SEGARS,
&c. direct from the Custom House. 1t will be conducted
the CASH plan, by competent and obging Managers
N B. Waller h. Taylors Old London Dock Brandy
and the famous Reading Ale always on daught
~ Snacks Served at all Hours. 81
FREE LUNCH given daily at II o'clock.
d. G. LOUGEE co.
March g. 1861. S3-w&swtf
"YATT's SPECIFIC PILLS CURE PERMA.
w nently with dispatch. Their early will save
pense and much future misery They complete and
gratifying success perfectly safe under all circumstances
alike for male female and entirely free from taste and
smell Price 81 Sent by mail including stAmps Pre-
pared BY
W. q. WYATT, Druggist and Aposbecsry,
# Nos. 1856 and 1888 Main 81, Salisbury, N. G.
March l, 1861. 26-w&sw3m.
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For the Standard.

On Tuesday Of May Court Of Chatham County,
q majority of the Magistrates being present. and
after invitation to the citizens generally to attend
the proceedings about to be had the following reso
lutions were presented by the Hon. Hugh Waddell,
at the request of the Court accompanied by some
very appropriate and patriotic remarks
Resolced, By the magistrates Of the County Of
Chatham, that tax be laid on al. property now
liable to taxation, SO as not to exceed the sum of
forty thousand dollars to be expended by the chair
man and the following commissioners, towit: Thos.
B. Harris, E. P. Harrington, G. W. Collision and
Hugh w. Peoples, in such manner as they may
deem best in support of the Volunteer Companies
from this county while in service, in aid of the fam
lilies of such of the companies as may be left or
may become in a destitute condition. and to aid in
any manner the protection Of the persons and prop
erty Of the citizens of Chatham.
Resolved, That this tax be collected in obedience
to the act Of the Genera kQf North Caro-
lima, and in accordance ~
Resolred, That the ci lissioners
are hereby authorized ana ~ % pledge the
means Of the county Of Chatham in its corporate
character for the payment of any sums which said
chairman and commissioners may find it necessary
to borrow either from banks or individuals, for the
purpose aforesaid prior to the collection Of the tax
by these resolutions required to be raised.
The vote being taken separately on the above res
olutions, they were unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was then offered, unani-
mously adopted and ordered to be spread upon the
records of the Court:
Resolred, That the thanks of the magistrates and
citizens Of this county are hereby rendered to his
Excellency, John W. Ellis, Governor of the State,
for the prompt and faithful discharge of his duties
in this great crisis.
Resolped, That the Clerk of this Court furnish
the Raleigh papers with copy of these resolutions
for publication. HENRY A. LONDON, Chm.
R. C. Gotten, Jr, Clerk
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immediately notified Of his condition, but before
c6uld reach him he had ceased to breathe. 5.gsi
Thus departed the immortal spirit of our friend.
A.spirit SO kind, SO gentle, 30 true, we may well
hope has found that peace which the world cannot
give.
His place amongst us it will be difficult to Gil.
John Hill was very considerable man in all the
points Of usefulness and social relations that make
man important here on earth and it is with great
,slacrity that bear witness to the many kind and
honorable things that have been spoken Of him
here. To tho community where he lived the blow
will be heavy one, bat to the dear partner of his
Let US profit by this awful lesson.
.s I. j. WILSON, ESQ.,
Mr.. PREsDENT:-I cannot let this sad occasion
pass without contributing by humble testimony to
to.the many excellent qualities Of head and heart
Of our deceased friend, the late delegate from Stokes
County. ] have known Mr.. Hill for many years !;
having been born and raised in his native county,
Stokes fully endorse all that has been SAID Of him
circle be was kind affectionate and indulgent A
friend and neighbor, be was liberal, generous and
and hospitable. As politician he was Arm and
candid, and though politician for many years, he
was ever courtsous and respectful to his opponents
hence, be leaves not an enemy behind. Engaged
many years Of his life in various public otiices Of
trust Il Is due to truth to say, that be was found
equal to every position he filled and discharged Ill
his duties to the satisfaction Of bic constituets and
with usefulness to the public interests deem Il
upnecesssry, Mr.. President to say more I could
not say less of my deceased friend | most cor.
dially concur in the resolutions offered BY my hon
/ osahlo friend from Rockingham ~ !
!, 1he fysetntio1s Wsrs tksn unanimoasly adopted
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Legislature and filled other important offices of
public trust The simple record Of his life furnish
es no brilliant achievements in arms, or in the fields
of high Intellectual effort but in the sphere Of his
duty, he has done much, and there is many noble
deed that will live after him. He was man Of .
liberal education and enlightened views and in eve
cry position of public and private trust, he was
relations he WAS Just, kind and generous. -.
As citizen, he has always endeavored to be true
to the best interests Of his country. He stood by
the Union of our fathers until every arch was bro
ken, and every column &llen-and the last act of
his public life was signing the new charter Of his
countrys liberty, and the last dissemination Of his
brave and noble heart was to cling With unwayering
fidelity, for veal or for woe, to his native State Is
she entered upon the dangers and difficulties Of her
new destiny.
Although John Hill had nearly lived out the a.
lotted period Of human life, his work on earth was
scarcely done. He will be greatly missed He will
be missed at the homo which he had long made
happy, as an affectonatc and faithful husband and
! father He will be missed in bis native county.
where his important public services will not soon
be forgotten. His poor ne.ghbors will miss him,
and The kind and gentle charities with which he SO
often cheered their hearts and humble homes
His country will miss bis and ervent patriot
ism, in this her time of need, and bis enlightened
counsels would have added much to the wisdom
snd courage Of this Convention in the discharge Of
high and important dutiea .
But be hos gone! and oil that We can bestow to
his memory, is the tsar Of regret The tribute ol
esteem and friendship, and heartfelt sympathy fos
the aoued ones he has LEFT behind.
~ Hox. Asa BIGaA ~ s..
Nm. PsEsmsNr: It was my priyiiegs. 70 form IN
acquaintance with the deceased msny years. ago, and
since then have been occasionally AssociAtsd With
hinia public ss.t;paa For sstsssl .ysars past ]
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copy Of the Constitution of the Confederate States
Of America; and the resolution WAS adopted.
Mt. Dick moved to have printed for the Conven-
ton, the Constitution Of the Provisional government
of the Confederate States; and the motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Battle introduceda resolution requiring the
State Treasurer to prepare and communicate to this
Convention statement Of the public debt, actual
and contingent including the debts that may accrue
under recent acts of the General Assembi y-the
kind Of debt whether by bond or otherwise; where
payable and also astatement ofthe means ut the COM
msnd of the State to meet the same. Adopted.
Mr.. Craige moved, that when the Convention ad
journ. it adjourn to meet on Monday next at 10
O'Clock
Considerable discussion ensued, participated in
by Messrs. Craige, Badger and Graham. in favor Of
and Aessrs. Satterthwaite ard Brown against tn,
resolution,
Mr.. Gorrell demanded the yeas and nays on tn.
motion, which being ordered, resulted-yeas 2s
nays "a.
mr.. Foy introduced an ordinance to amend tn
Bird sec, 4th article Of Constitution. Read fir
time and referred to the committee on Consultation
al reform.
Mr.. Kittrell renewed the motion to adjourn ovt I
till Monday.
Mr. Foy. 70 amend by substituting Tuesday.
Mr. Rayner asked the pay would be going o /,
in the meantime!
Mr.. Whitford thought that those who 70 shou,.::
notget pay, but that those who do not 90 shall
Mr.. Leake Of Richmond. opposed the motion. an
moved to lay it on the table, and the motion pre-
Mr.. Osborne moved TO 20 into secret session, an
the question being put carried in the Affirmative
| ~ SAryRDAY, May %, 1851. &.
The Coavention was called to order at 10 o'cloci:
I The!ourn.l Of Friday was read and approved
Md dispatched message BY telssraph 10 ths lpe
ssnssr to nentssnssy, 70 procure and bring 10 d.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
MORTGAGE SALE.

DEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of certain sum of money, secured to be
paid by indenture of Mortgage, bearing date the
twelfth day of March, 1859, executed by Mansr
w. Howe and Lovna IL. his wife, of Cass County,
Michigan, to John Mclean, of Oneida County in
the State of New York, and duly recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds for said County of
Cass on the seventeenth day of September, 1859,
in Liber of Mortgages, on pages Al, AZ and 43,
and the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage
at the date of this notice, being one hundred and
forty-ive dollars and the time for the payment OF
said sum of money having expired, and no suit or
proceeding at law or equity having been instituted
for the recovery of said sum of money or any part
thereof. Therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of a power of sale contained in said
Mortgage and in pursuance of the Statute in such
case made ana provided, the premises described
in said Mortgage to wit: The east half of the
northeast quarter of section twenty in township
five south of range thirteen west, in Cass County;
Michigan, containing eighty acres of land more or
less will be sold at public auction to the highest
bidder, on Saturday the eleventh day of May next,
between the hour of nine o'clock in the forenoon
and the setting of the sun the same day, at the
Court House in Cassapols, in said County of Cass,
and will be sold subject to other instalments, to
become due on said Mortgage, amounting to five
hundred dollars and interest from the first day o
September, 1860.
JOHN MCLEAN,
Mortgage.
c. SHANAHAN, Attorney.
Dated, February s, 1851. feb1+43wl3
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MORTGAGE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made In the condition
H. of certain indenture OF Mortgage bearing
date ON the fifteenth Cay of April, A. D., 1856,
executed by Lester Tubbs and Mary l.. Tubbs, his
wife. of the County of Cass, to James H. VOORHEES,
Of the County of st. Joseph, and recorded in the
Office of the Register of Deeds in the County of
Cass and State of Michigan, on the twenty-irst
day of April, A. d., 1856, in Lber of Mortgages
on pages three hundred and sixty-three and three
hundred and sixty-four, which said Mortgage was
duly assigned by said James II. Voorhies to
Christopher Voorhies on the twenty-frst day OF
November A.-D., 1860, which said assignment was
duly recorded in the Office of said Register of
Deeds on the nineteenth day of February, A. d.,
1861, in Liber h of Mortgages, on pages two
hundred and fifty-eight and two hundred and fifty
nine, and which Mortgage was on the twenty first
day of January A. D., 1851, duly assigned by said
CHRISTOPHER Voorhies to William Trattles, and the
assignment thereof duly recorded in the office of
the said Register of Deeds on the nineteenth day
of February A D.. 1861, in Liber K of Mortgages
on pages two-hundred and fifty mine and two hun
dred and sixty and on which Mortgage there is
claimed to be due at the date OF this notice, the
sum of one hundred and ffty-eight dollars and
seventy-three cents and no suit or proceedings at
law having been instituted to recover the same or
any part thereof: Notice is hereby given, that by
virtue of power of sale contained in said Mortgage
now become due and operative and in pursuance
of the Statute in such case made and provided,
the premises therein described, to wit: The south
fractional half % of the northwest quarter "a
of section number twenty (2S) IN township
seven CD south of range thirteen 13) west, in the
County of Cass and State of Michigan, containing
sixty six and 52-100 ofland be the same more
or less will be sold at public vendue at the Court
House in Cassapolis, in said County of Cass, on
Monday the twenty y-seventh day of Nav next, al
the hour of twelve O'Clock noon, to satisfy the
amount then due ON said Mortgage with costs Of
foreclosure.
WILLIAM TRATTLES, Assignee.
CHARLES w. CLIsBEE Attorney for Assignee.
Dated, February 23d 1861 feb2S 45wl2
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sending up of rockets for the concen.
tration OF the fleet, at which time the
Bulls Head light was put out. Shortly
after, STEAMER hove in sight, which,
under the impression that it was the
Isabel, the Harriet Lane was ordered
to chase. One shot brought her to,
when she proved to be the Nashville.
On the return of the Pawnee, she took
up her position as near Swash Channel
Bar as possible, followed by the Lane
and the Pocahontas. The distance was
two and three fourth miles from Sum-
ter, and two and one-fourth from Nor.
ris Island battery. 1t was evident that
an entrance could not be affected, ow-
ing to shoal waters and the great
strength of the batteries. Added to
this, three vessels had been anchored in
the channel, filled with all sorts of COM
bustibles, with the intention Of firing
them to light up the harbor and expose
the movements of the feet.
About this time Boston schooner,
loaded with ice, undertook to enter.
She was brought to by three shots. and
a verbal warning that if she presisted
she would be sunk. She was seized,
and the men placed on board the Paw.
nee. The plan was then forhoed to
place the soldiers and provisions on the
Baltic on board of her, with the view,
at 10 o'clock that night, of crowding
her sail and running boldly PIP to Fort
Sumter. To lead this hazardous enter
prise, Mr.. Clapp was selected and pre-
pared to execute it. The conAagraiiop
of the forts andthe subsequent events,
defeated the plan. That Mr.. Clapp
would have given success to it, those
who did the hopor of selecting him
confidently believed.