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CONG THROUGH THE MOTIONS
From the genealogy Of the Weimore fam
ily, work recently printed. We extract
the fulloaing anecloir OF Rev. lzrakiah
Weimoge Of Stafford. Conn. when the
news Of the Surrender Of Gen. Cornwallis
Ia Washington reached Slratford il was on
Sunday. and during The hours Of worship.
Weird Wis Immediately taken to The pulpit
whee parson Wetmorr was engaged IN
d.liveri his discourse. Drawin1 himself
up to bis fullesl height. and making known
Tie intelligence. he sad. My friends the
house Of God is 10 place for bois,erOus de-
moasiraiin; we viii. therefore, in giving
three chssrs only 20 trough The motions.
That lhs motions were given with al en-
paAsls, tie reader viii readily imagine ;
and 70 lac congregations Of The present
day given 70 applause, il may convey q
useful hint - Historical Magazine.
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sTATloNE cry.

Our stock is large and adapted TO the wants OF
Banks, Railroads, County and Town Officers In
suranee Companies, Corporations OF all kinds
LAWYERS. Merchants and Manufacturers, and also
for Ladies and Gardeners private use.
PENS HOLDERS, INKsTANDs, WAN, INK
Mucilage, Knives, Erasers, Rubber, Notorlal
Waters. Legal Seals, Gum Labels, States Pen
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Water Cups, oil Paper, Bloitng Board, En-
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Racks, Clips, Paper Cutters
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ON HoRsts--Ihc term old, as appli-
cd 10 horses. il generally intended 20 con-
,ey MOI only the statement OF their age
being past marks in the mouth, but also
The common impression that comparative
ly ihey are of liitle value, IT past eight or
nine wears. Now, II We rightly Under
stand il, the horse has not attained his fall
growth aud perfection OF bodily frame, IN
I'll he has passed his seventh year; and
until growth Is attained, he Is just as IN.
flied for extreme hard labor a. man before
arriving AT tnllmanhood. Ia dis country,
the practice Of putting horses TO work AZ
Two and three years, usually result in their
becoming broken down by oyer-driying
OF oyer-slrainins before they have attained
iirmnrss Of muscle, and capahilliy for en-
during labor. Thus il is, that horses are
often, with US, rendered comparatively
salueless before they have in truth arrived
al an age Of iul powers and endurance.
We have owned number Vt horses, aud
whenever we have had one that had not
been injured before arriving al maturity,
we have found him more capable oil per-
forming regular labor at from ten u Ill
teen, Than those Of four TO seven years. In
our opinion, therefore, judging from OBJ
teryation, We consider the horse in hi:
prime at from nine to thirteen years o
age, alsays remembering that previous Il
his having attained his growth, say al
seven years, he has not been oyer-driven
strained, or otherwise injured by reason
Of high Stimulating food or abuse.- Ohic
Farmer.
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A I'D bsrhtlor Is irarelrr on IT,
"a ga who has entirely failed 10 make
ihr proper connexions.
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Card Engraving.

We still continue to execute orders for hedIing
and Visiting Cards. &c. We have our work done
by the best Engrayers.
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IKsr0DpiMg Paper.

We have now ia store Forty Different Kinds,
Sizes and Qualities also,
m-w- mu Mm VA Ga ==-
Tweni, -four sizes and kinds, These are very
extensively used by Grocers, Druggists, others.
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Thankful for past patronage, we would solicit
A continuance Of the same, aud would invite all
who are wanting goods in our line TO call al
and 10 Cannon Place.
Two MOohb Niu''
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Commercial Computations, Commercial Law
peunaussip. Business Gofresrondenee. fArinet-
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Counting Room System, the Halls icing lifted
up with appropriate desks. etc, anl tbs student
Is introduced II once to the practical routine o.
counting rooms generally
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SPEAK NO ILL.

Nay, speak no ill-a kindly word
Can never leave sting behind,
And oh! to breathe each tale we've heard,
Is far beneath noble mind.
Full oft better seed is sown
By choosing thus the kinder plan;
For, if but little good be known, -
Still, let us speak the best We can. .
Give me the heart that fain would hide
Would fain another's fault efface;
How can it pleasure human pride
To prove humanity but base
No; let us reach higher mood,
A nobler estimate of man;
Be earnest in the search for good,
And speak of all the best we can.
Then speak no ill-but lenient be
To others failings as your own;
IF you're the first fault 70 see,
Be not the first to make it known;
For life is but passing day
No lip may tell how brief its span
Then, oh! the little time we stay,
Let's speak Of all the best We can.
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Gbe msstern gfmprrat,
CHARLOTTE, N. G.

LOOK Our We make an extract from letter
received day or two since, from Hendersonville
n c., to put our citizens the look out for
suspicious characters: -r.tar ser.ga.# -
Is. "The emmissaries of the Black Republicans are
among US. They set fire to Farmers ILLS on
Tuesday night, and to the out houses attached to
his hotel on Wednesday night His loss is about
81 200. Be on the look out During the public
meeting here fellow who was suspected of being
concerned in cutting down the flag pole at Flat
Rock, was treated to the ancient mode of loco
motion, ride on a rail- last night. The Vigilance
Committee, known as the "Trotters," arrested one
or two more men suspected of being birds of the
same feather What their fate was have not
learned" .ss--sa lib ~Fe# =a.s- ~ 81
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Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS SPRINGS l. co. was dis
solved bv limitation the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULL1NGS & SPRINGS, and they hope, by
integrity and strict attention business merit the
patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business for the future compel to shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
customers-nOne others need ask it..
All persons indebted the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Co., must come forward and make immediate
settlement as it absolutely necessary that the busi
be speedily closed up "a word the wiseis su
cient." Jan Is, 1861.
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WILL TT BE A LONG sTRUGGLEp

VIII the war be brief or protracted This is
the inquiry on every tongue. The probabilities
are very much balanced. The same individuals
hold opinions to-day which they cembatted yesier
day. Did We belong to the European system of
politics, the great Powers would interfere to pre-
vent SO detrimental to the general interests
of Christendom as ours will be. They will hesi-
tate to interfere on theatre SO remote; and ours
in all probability, will, American hike, be Stree
fight" ,.I ...-.-...-.s ,...... ss...t : .sz :.
The great material interests of the North will
be far more seriously affected than those of the
South. The agricuturist is more independent
than the manufactures, and even profits by a war
which ruins all other classes. The South can
stand war almost unharmed that would PROSTATE
any other nation. While the South would suffer CON-
parativey little, the North must suffer universally
by protraeted struggle; and that section is the
aggressor reason would argne that hostilities will
not be long continued. ...t .Hs r..s.Eg .-
But, as it required great and potential causes to
break up SO strong Union and SO great a Gov
ernment, it must be recoected that these same
causes may operate to make the war terrible and
a long one. 1t is not war of punctilio between
sovereigns; nor of conflicting interests between
rival nations admitting of adjustment and COM
promise. 1t is a war of passions between hating
aud hated races. 1t is war of fanaticism
and subjugation on the part of the North of scorn
and contemptuous hatred on the part of the South.
These angry passions uneontrollable transport
ing and irrepressible. The South would sacrifice
everything it holds dear. before it would succumb
to the authority of the despised North; and the
North will forget all schemes Of gain, and throw
its ledgcrs into the FIRE, to indulge its fanatical
hatred of slavery to "crush OUT the slave holder
Reasoning from the past, the probabilities are
very unfavorable to speedy termination Of host-
ties. The safest policy for the South is prepare
for long continued war. Her preparations
ought to be on thorough and permanent sca!c.
We should not take any hasty measures that
would interfere with plans for complete organiza-
tion, and the most comprehensive operations. In
the most ample military preparations. in large and
we'll disciplined army, in thorough and compre-
hensive organization, whole safety and
will lie. -stv 8 gssr.EEs 20 5z.- ZE
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State of North Carolina.

HEAD-QuARrERs, ADJUrASr GEMS OFFICE !
General Order No. 4] Raleigh, April "a, 1861.
All communications for the Governor in reference to
Military matters-such applications for commissions
tender of services of companies &c, acquisitions for
arms ammunition, &C. and for information appertain-
ing to the military organizations called into service
will be directed to the Adjutant General in this city
By order of Gov. Ellis, J.-F. HOkE, Adj't Gcn1
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ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, !
I Raleigh, April 20. 1861. (

General Order No.3. Raleigh, April 20, 1861. !
The Volunteer Forces of the State already ordered
into active service, commanded hold themselves
in readiness to march at hours notice The officers
required to send to the Adjutant Generals office
roll of the members of the companies. directed
by the Governor to call for the enrolment of thirty
thousand volunteers. Organize-send in the rolls.
Commissions and arms will be furnished. Be in read-
ness to march at days notice; drill by day and by
night; let the citizens equip their some of your
brothers in the field. The State has reason to
be proud of the promptness with which they rallied
to the call of your Governor.
The decree for subjugaton has gone forth; the
time Of trial has comc the blow will soon fall: we
must it with the whole energies of the State:
show the world that North Carolina will main
tain her rights at all hazards ..-
By order Of the Commander in Chief.
J. F. HOkE Adj't General.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that the place of Master Machinis fer
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company, will be filled by the Board of Directors at
their regular meeting be held in Charlotte the
the 2lst day of May next. The salary will not ex-
ceed 1900 per annum. Applications, stating amount
of salary required be addressed the President at
Lincolnton. the undersigned at Wilmington. ~s i
ROBT. II. C0WAN,
April I6 1861 I'm .a@f '-~ Secretary.
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MOTH CE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mccklenburg
county, the Sth day of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 20 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high. He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger made by a cutting knife. The owner
is requested forward, prove property pay ex-
penses and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Oct 9 1860 if W W. GRIER, Sheriff
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ApJuTANT GENERALS OEFIcE. ]

General Order No s. Raleigh, April 25. !
Hereafter all Provisions passing through this city
intended for any Depot of the bounds of the State
will be stopped here for the supply of the troops
centrated at this point The market price will be al
lowed for the Provisions stopped. Forwarding and
receiving Agents at the Railroad Depot will pay
attention to the execution of this order
By order of the Governor, j. F. HoKE, Adjt Gen.
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Blacksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvis, Vices hand and slide Ham
mers Buttresses, Farrers Knives. Screwplaes Stocks
dies Blacksmiths Pncers and Tongs, Rasrers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails
Borax Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
cast plow blister and spring Steel &c.
for sale very cheap at
TAYLORS, opposite the Mansion House:
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LOST OR MIsLAID.

In Charlotte, on the 18th inst, note r R King,
for $lOl IS; also note On Hodge for $l4 and
one receipt on Hood, deputy sheriff, amount not
rccollected. Any person finding them hereby noti
fed to trade them off, the only authorized
person to receive their value.
April %, 1861 lm-pd B. F. GLENN.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

With this notice terminates the term according to
agreement Of the general supernteRdance of hr Robt
Shaw over my business in fhe Saddiery and Harness
line. All indebted requested to make settlements
si alone other, until further advised will be
allowed in law. ~ Fl. VI. PRITCHARD. -
Feb 20 1861 If
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G.. R. I'll AR ING,
WATOM MAKER 4 JAWALER,
LincOlnton, N. c., ..<-.
Begs leave to inform the citizens of Lncon and
rounding counties that he has permanently located
the town of LincoInton where he will carry On the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches Strict attention will be
paid to the repairing of Watches and Jewery. All
fine Watches warranted to give satisfaction if well
used, or no charges made.
List of prices for Work
handspring and cleaning watch, $3.50; jewels, cap
and foot, EACH 75c.; cap foo:hod Jewell each, 80;
hairsprings, $lzo chains, 81 50 menGing chains 5Oc
tooth and wheel 5Oc pvots, 81; cylinders, 3d. Slaves.
50 IS; virges $780, screws, 25c. springs 75c;
clicks and rachcts, 75c glasses, soc. All other work
will average the same prices Persons leaving work
can know the prices before il is done. ..
Persons in the country having clocks other work
for Repair will address by letter if they cannot
come themselves. will attend to work promptly.
All kinds of Gun-smith work done at short notice
and on reasonable terms.
Give a call, and will guarantee satisfaction.
G. r. HARDING.
Lincolnten, Feb. &C. 1861 If ar.
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FARMERS, LOOK OUT!
Monev, Time and Timber Saved,

have the right to sell VANDEMARKS PORTABLE
FENCE, made without posts, in the counties of Ala
nance, Randolph Rockingham Davidson, Rowan, Ca
barrus and Mecklenburg CHEAPNEss, durability, and
convenience are its chief advantages We recommend d
the fence to sawml owners farmers and all who have
fences to make. We will sell Farm County Rights
circular stating cost, plan of building, &C. free
to any address application to
JNO. j. WHITE,
&ebanesville, Alamance CO.. n. C.
March Goth 3m -
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SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERs-We learn from
different portions of the county that several
strangers have been seen prowhng about under
nretence Of peddling ,ablc cloths, &c; but acting
in such manner as to cause the belief that this
not the real object, One was seen by the
negroes of gentleman few miles from town. in
the plantation. Another, in the same neghbor-
hood was making very minute inquiries as to the
character property. &c. of different persons And
yet another in different section found talking
with negroes at a distance from any road or path.
Tt is we'll enough to watch these fellows they are
after no good Even If at nothing worse they are
engaged in illegal trading and should be detained
until the sheriff could lay hands upon them.
We learn that gentlemen in several neishbor
hoods have determined 10 arrest all snch charac-
ters who may pass them. and hand them over
for examination. A good idea that and one which
in onr belief it is the duty of everv good citizen
to act uron. Tn these times Of peril it behoovcs
everv to be on the alert. and we verify believe
no class IF persons needs watching more than
these strolng Traders WddesLoro Argus
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PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTs.-The Governor of
South Carolina, in late Proclamation to the vol
unteers of that State the following patriotic
language: ..-.-
"Soldiers of South Carolina Hold yourselves
in readiness to march, at the word to the tomb of
Washington; and swear that no Northern Goths
and Vandals shall ever deseerate its sacred pre-
cncts. and that you will make of it an American
Mecca, to which the votaries of freedom and inde
pendence, from the South, shall make their pill
grimage through alltime to come. Let the sons Of
South Carolina answer to the call from the sons of
Col. Howard who led the Maryland Line in tri
umph over the bloody battlefield of our Cowpens
Let them know that we will return that blood with
full interest, and let them feel that they now
as they were then, our brothers March to Vir
ginia and lay your heads upon the bosom of this
mother Of States, and hear her great heart beat
with new impulses for renewed aud glorious
independence. -s- -....---.. s... p. .
Surely the good and the virtuous of the North
ern States cannot sanction the lawless and brutal
despotsm now inaugurated at Washington. .,.,
Be ready! Stand by your arms-mark time TO
the tap of independence, and at the word. march
forward and onward to the Borders. Our glorious
old sister, North Carolina, is with you and her
freemen are in arms. Join them in the struggle
for defence; and let tyrants know that there are
men who can make them hear the ring and feel
the weight of Southern steel s.... ...
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Correspondence Of the Newbern Progress.
"HONOR TO WHOM HONOR"

Having attended the Courts of Duplr and
Wavne. and also of Craven. His Honor, Judge
Osborne. presiding. and having had free inter
conrse with the members Of the bar as well as
with the parties before Court and the people
generally t is feeble tribute to Judge Osborne's
qualities as q polished gentlemen and learned
Jurist. 70 say that he is rean;ne Golden opinions
wherever he goes The Bench Of North Carolina
would do honor to any country under heaven,
from whatever stand-noint we view the gentlemen
to whose keening the good order of society and
the majesty Of the laws have been con6ded. and
that Reneh, among all its members. has no greater
ornament than Judge Osborne. All the qualities
of the Judge. the iurist. the scholar and the
,leman keep constant revel in bis open manly face.
while the devotion IF the patriot and the heroism
of the soldier constitute the wreath which adorns
his brow. To see him is TO respect and homer
him. To enjoy the pleasures of his private circle
and listen to the mellifuous harmony Of his
colloquial and the just but mild severity Of his
areumentative style he alternates between the
grave and the CAV is to sit at banquet whore the
MUSES. and theGraces preside. Heis sdestined, as he
deserves to take rang amongst the best and mnst
popular men i'm North Carolina for 10 is just such
men as he whom, the reople of North Carolina de-
light TO honor He is an honor to that old cradle
Of Liberty the county of Meeklenbure. and hope
the editors up there viii help me do him honor.
.. -r r---s s-#-sE@ a.f -5 r-.---@ sTYTUs
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North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company the oldest and most reliable in the
State insures white persons for a term of years
during continuance of life, moderate Slaves
insured for five years. for thirds of their
market value. For insurance apply to
THOS. w. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan 8, 1861 1y at Branch Bank N. C.
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Carpenters Tools.

Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back compass, webb, and BUTCH
er SAWS Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
Augers, Gmlets. Hammers, Hatchcs, and Axes; Brick,
plasterng, and pointing Trowels setters Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds Spoke
Pocket Levels, Spirit level yias, Boring machines,
GOugers, and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man,
sion House, Charlotte, N C.
Nav 90 1860 If