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IMPORTANT FROM PARIS.
Correspondence Of the New York Express'l
PARIS, Tuesday, May IA, 1861.

PARIS, Tuesday, May Ia, 1861.
On Sunday last, at 2 o'clock, p. m, the EN-.
peror Napoleon received Mr. Charles j. Faulkner,
Minister of the United States, to the Court of
France, who had demanded an audience, for the
purpose of presenting his letters OF recall. The
Interview took place in the throne room, at Ithe
palace of the Tuilerics After some preliminary
remarks, of personal character, the Emperor
unreservedly expressed to Mr. Faulkner his pro-
found regret at the unhappy dlssensons now9ex-
listing between the two great sections Of the
American Union, and asked whether the frteRdlv
meclidtion cf France r0n(d be acceptable, If the
cfer ,cere made. Mr. Faulkner replied that he
possessed no information Of q character to war
rant him iu giving direct opinion; but he had
hesitation in declaring that if the interpositiou
of foreign power would be admissible, that Of
France, the nation which had aided the Thirteen
Colonies in their early struggle for independence,
and had remained their constant friend since the
organization Of the Federal Government, would
certainly be looked upon, by both the North and
the South is most worthy Of their mutual conf.
dencc; partcularly'as as France had never, directly
nor indirectly, manifested any desire to meddle in
the domestic affairs of the United States, and had
always exhibited sincere and disinterested gym
pathy for the whole Union, irrespective OF section.
The American people, he was certain, would not
refer to the arbitration of any European Power
the questions which are the causes Of the present
troubles; but the amicable mediation of France
might have the effect of inducing suspension, of
hosltics, and enable the North aud South to
settle their differences without the effusion of
traernal blood The Emperor said lie feared. it
might now be too late, and that civil strife, bad
gone too far to be stopped by an appeal to the die
tates of reason; but, il he could be the means Of
averting the horrors of war between. American
brothers, he would esteem il high privilege TO
offer the friendly counsels Of France. .-.lr
. You may rely upon. these important details M
perfectly correct Mr. Dayton has arrived in
Paris, and will probably have an audience of the
Emperor next Sunday: %. If our new Minister,
whjse position becomes most responsible, should
express views similar to those of his predecessor
and the Emperor will doubtless ask his opinions
on the same poins-an immediate offer of French
mediation may be anticipated. . sam.
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THE ARCH MIGRATE.

The following paragraph from the Richmond
Enquirer puts forth proposition which, as far as
1t goes, meets our most cordial appreciation:
The suggestion to change the name of Scott
county in Eirgi mia, meets the favor of all true
Flrglnlans, and will, we suppose, be carried into
effect by the next Legislature at an early day of
its session. The traitor Of Virginia, who now
commands the army for her subjugation, can no
longer be permitted to wear any of her honors,
The very thought is revolving to every true
hearted Virginian. Let the name of Winfield
Scott be sta uck from the Virginia roll of honor
let not his name be uttered by the faithful and
true OF his mother State, except with scorn and
detesaton." ..r
But the proposition does not 90 far enough
We suggest that the Convention, when it again
assemblies proclaim Winfield Scott dishonored
and degraded man in the estimation of the leople
OF firginia-that they revoke every honor that
the Legislature has conferred upon him in past
years. and declare him fit tool for the heartless
and infamous despot in whose services he has en-
listed. Let the world know, at all events, that his
native State, which has contributed more to his
fame than he has ever done to hers, loathes and
repudates him now that he has covered him.
self with ignominy-that she scornfuy SMILES at
the drawn dagger which he is brandishing in his
parcidal hand at her BOSOM and 'deties its point
less except to himself: He will find the assassna-
ton of the liberties Of this proud old common
wealth which he is now secretly plotting not quite
so easy of accomplishment as he imagines it will
be.-fetersJury Express.
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STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.

The late Stephen Arnold Douglas was born in
Brandon, Rutland county, Vermont, on the 23d
of April, 1918. He learned the trade of a cabinet
maker at Middlebury, in his native State, and
continued for year in that business, but was
obliged to abandon it on account of his health
From Vermont he removed to Canandiagua, New
York, where he pursued the study of the law
until his removal to Cleveland Ohio in 1881.
From Cleveland he removed still farther West
and finally settled in jacksonville, Illinois. He
obtained employment at first as clerk to an auc-
tionecr, and afterwards taught school, still de-
voting his leisure to the study of law. He was
admitted to the bar in 1884, aud rose rapidly in
his profession, being elected Attorney General of
the State before he was twenty-five years of age.
In 1885 he elected a member of the House of
Representatives and at the expiration of his term
was appointed by President Van Buren, in 1887,
Register of the land Office at Springfield, Illinois
In 1910 he was elected Secretary Of State Of
Illinois, and the following year Judge of the
Supreme Court. Notwithstanding his robust ap-
pearance, he seems never to have possessed a
strong physical organization, and resi- sned his
iudgeship, after occupying it for two years, in
of i'll health. From this period his
first prominence in national politics may be said to
date He was again elected to the United States
House of Representatives in 1S43 and continued
a member of the lower House for four years,
where he was one of the most active members,
able speaker and ardent Democrats of that body
He was an advocate of " fifty -four forty or fi-ht
on the Oregon question, aud was firm supporter
Of the Mexican war. One of his best speeches
was on the question of refunding to Gen. Jackson
the fine which he was Obliged to pay in New
Orleans In December. 1917, he was elected to
the United States Senate-his course there is
fresh in the public mind. ~'
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ARMS FOR DEFENCE.

Three kindred thousand or four hundred thous-
and good Army Guns IN the .Soah not thought
Of
Our people oyer-estimate the value of the arms
manufactured expressly for war, and they do not
appreciate the value of the immense number of
rifles in their possession. Now, if every man in the
South, and especially those whose highest duty it
is at this time to look after the means of defence
which arc in the South, would consider the facts
which I will now detail, and act upon the sug-
gestions given, we will soon be the best armed
people in the world The Southern people are
proverbial for the passion which they have always
had for hunting rifles and prize-guns. There are
but few of these guns which are not over the
length of the Minnie rife (39 inches) Their
barrels have metal enough to bear boring out for
large balls; there are smiths enough In every
county in the South to bore and rife them out in
ten days, as to carry an approved, uniform and
required Harpers Ferry ball.
In the size of the bore and the shape Of the
ball is the great virtue of the Minnie rife This
Improvement, ordered at once by the authority of
the Confederate States, and single bullet-mould
sent to the clerk of the Court of each county as
pattern, and every rife cut down to thirty nine
inches, would at once arm the whole country If
our State Convention would make the move, the
whole South would adopt it. Improved rifles
would at once be in the hands Of those accustomed
to their use. To satisfy any person who is at all
skeptica on this point let him measure off four
hundred yards from barn door, load his small
bored rifle with double charge of powder and
round ball, and, after trying three fires, then let
him try three fires with the Minnie ball. He will
find that the three first balls will not reach the
door, and that the three last are killing shots. [
have tried this with a rife, shooting a ball the
size of a buckshot, and therefore know what | say
to be true. The masses will not examine and pry
into the philosophical principles which demand
that this change should be made at once. There
are few scientific reasons which will convince all
thinking mon Of its proprety, viz: the followed
ball receives the full volume and force of the
powder, none of it escaping by the side, in the
case of the round ball Its expansive power
causes more resistance to the powder, thereby
enabling the gun to burn more powder and give
more force to the ball The conical shape of the
ball causes less atmospheric resistance, and the
excavation of the ball causes a rush and concus-
sion of air that absolutely tend to sustain the ball
in it's flight.
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EFFECTS OF THE WAR IN THE NORTH

The New Orleans Gre scent shows how fatal this
war must be to New York; that paper,says:
If the South was the poor country she has been
represented to be, the rich North would not now
be waging upon her. She would be told to
go in peace, and take care of herself hereafter
The contrary being the case, however-the North
only being rich and prosperous on account Of the
patronage of the South-the withdrawal Of which
threatens her with ruiH-a war Of subjusaton is
set foot to carry out which successfully scores
Of thousands of lives and hundreds of millions of
money are to be sacrificed! Were ever such sacr-
fees before laade by $50 called) rich country to
compel the trade Of poor country? History
furnishes parallel ,-.s.-a-..r
The Crescent takes the following quotation from
Greeley's Tribune: ..e -5@
:sOne million men are ready to fiyht. and, If
need be, to die for the country; but the cost Of
arming half that number and keeping them effect
i've liz the field, while taking care of their families
at hOme is irightful. TO arm, equip and provide
a we'll appointed force of one hundred thousand
including camp cHaipaec, artillery, horses, mun-
tions, ETC., and two months provisions Will cost
twenty five millions of dollals; and this for FIVE
hundred ii ousaud men is one hundred and twenty
FIVE millions. For six months service, including
transportation this sum must be doubled. Such
amounts test not merely the palriotism but the
ability of the loyal States"
Upon which the Crescent remarks:
The above is much nearer the truth than
Greeley generally gets. 1t was probably aec-
dental. for it is not within the bounds of reasona-
BILE probability that Greeley would make SO near
approach to the truth purposely. His calcua-
tion may be below the mark; but we will take it
as it is, aud proceed to estimate the probable ex-
pcnses of Lincolns Government from this prouii-
nent Abolition stand-p -g e.-.t .g
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Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS l. co. was dis
solved by limitation the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FCLLINGS SPRINGS, and they hope by
integrity and strict attention business to 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 shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
customers-nOne others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs & Co.. must come forward and make immediate
settlement 1t Is absolutely necessary that the bus
ness be speedily closed up "A word to the wise is suff-
cicnt.' Jan l5, 1861.
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ss~ Among the appointments by the Presi.
dent" <Lncoln,) we find the following: I. 49,
John Ii. Peters of South Carolina, to be Con-
sui of the United State at Tunis.'' E @-j
This is specimen of Lincoln's appointments.
This man Peters is not of South Carolina, but was
once of Georgia having resided some time in the
Georgia State, Pentteatiary. He is known here
as most infamous scoundrct Among other
things about him we are informed that he was
here after his escape from Georgia "College of In,
dustry" concealed in the house ola free mulatto
woman for all the days for six months, but used
to prowl about at nights. Who don't recollect
Judge Peters,, 1t strikes us that We had occa-
sion to show up the Judge once before. I'VE
hope to see him hung yet Wilmington Jour-
nal
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ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,

General order No.3.] Raleigh, April 20, 1861. !
The Volunteer Forces of the State already ordered
into active service commanded TO hold themselves
in readiness to march hours notice. The officers
are required send to the Adjutaut Generals office
roll of the members of the companies. am directed
by the Governor to call for the enrolment of thirty
thousand volunteers. OrganiZe-scnd in the rolls.
Commissions and will be furnished Be in readi-
march at days notice; drill by day and by
night; let the citizens equip their sone of your
brothers arc now in the field. The State has
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 our trial has come the blow will soon fall We
must meet it with the whole energies of the State:
must show the world that North Carolina will main
tain her rights at all hazards.
By order Of the Commander-in-C Chief
J. +. HOkE, Adj't General.
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ATTEMPT TO POISON THE MISSOURI
VOLUNTEERS. .-..,.--

Recently negro woman residing in the vicni-
ty OF the bakery at which the bread for the volun-
teers at Jefferson City is baked, informed some of
our citizens that certain white man living here
had made proposals to her to poison the troops BY
placing arsenic in the -four of which the bread Is
baked stating to her as an inducement that frank
BLAIR would then come here and set all the negroes
free. plan was at once set to catch the gentle
man, with such evidence as would convict him
The woman was told to make appointment TO
meet him again that night, which she did, and
when the hour arrived, number Of our mos. re.
spectacle citizens were so placed around the house
as to ,oyerhear what was said within The man
converSed freely with the woman, ), stating his
whole object lie said he had been disappointed
that day in getting the poison from st. L9dis but
that a man would certainly be up the next day
with it, ,-r-E ,5.. z-.-. r. .....t.t .--..'lala
~. " hen she demurred to the plot as too ddnger-
Gus, he argued with her to show how easily II
could be done without detection, her vicinity aud
access to the bakery giving her ample opportunity
OF putting poison into the -four without it being
known. Having heard sufficient evidence to in.
sure his convcrion the house was entered and the
scoundrel secured. lie proved to be a man named
Amos Cope, who has been in this city for some
months He cameshere with his family last win
ter from Kansas, in destitute circumstances, and
has been employed since then as aberer, his wife
taking in washing to aid in their support. lie
was member of the Home Guard, recently form:
ed, and is said to have been useful and Efficient
He has been supposed to be a quiet, inofensiVe
man, and is generally regarded in this matter rs
theshred tool of more designing miscreants. ~
Of course when the discovery Of the diabolical
plot was made known the troops here were great
ly exasperaied, and with difficulty restrained
from a summary execution of the miserable
wretch But fortunately better counsels prevail
ed and the law will be allowed to take its course.
The man is now in Jail and strongly guarded.
There can be no doubt of his conviction, as the
evidence against him is positive and overwhem-
ing.-Jc6ers6a Chy (No) Examiner - 20 ,
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Taken up and committed to the Jail of MecklenbIrg
county. on the Sh day of September, 1860 Negro
boy about years of age (hlack) about feet
or inches high. lie says his name is JIM, and that
he belongs John Worthy of Castor county, that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, atwhich
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 hy cutting knife. The owner
is requested to forward, prove property pay ex-
pcnsc> and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law
Oct. ., 1850. If W. W. GEIER, Sheriff:
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YANKEE NATIONAL HYMN.

A committee of New York capitalists having OF.
cred to pay $500 for national hymn, the follow
ng Is rendered by the Richmond Whig gratis.
Money being the shrine at which the Yankee loves
o worship, it is presumed these lines will suit:
Mighty mammon powerful lord
BY all Yankeedom adored,
Thy great favor We invoke;
Hear the hymn that we bespoke.
Save our broad phylacteries,
Save mills and factories,
Save our ships, before they rot
And their owners 60 to pot.
Save our merchants and their boards,
Save our banks and brokers' boards,
Save our railroad bonds and stocks,
Save our vaults with patent locks.
Let Abe Lincoln and his bands,
Burn the cities, waste the lands,
Let him like a despot reign,
So get the trade again.
Subjugate the Southern men,
Bring Us back their trade again,
Cotton, rice, tobacco, all
Crops and products, great and small.
Let our men die, if they must,
Earth to earth, and dust to dust,
Hireing soldiers are well spent,
they bring US cent per cent.
Mercy, Justice, Freedom, Law,
These are names, not worth a straw!
Give us Gold so that be won,
Let thy bloody will be done,
lightly Mammon, powerful lord,
by all Yankee hearts adored,
Ills thy favor We invoke,
Hear the hymn that we bespoke.
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Cash, and for Cash only,
FARMERS, LOOK OUT!
Money, Time and Timber Saved

l have the right TO sell VANDEMARk'S PORTABLE
FENCE, made withor. 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
the fence to saw-mil owners farmers and all who have
fences make. We will sell Farm County Rights
circular stating cost plan of building, &C., sent free
to any address application to
JNO. J. WHITE,
Mcbanesville Alamance CO., y. G.
March 2GtI
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State of North Carolina.
HEADQUARTERS, AID

HEAD-QUARTERs, ADJUTANT GEMS OFFICE !
General order No. Raleigh, April 24 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 appertan-
ing to the military organizations called into service
will be directed to the Adjutant General in this city
By order of Gov Ellis, j. +. HOkE, Adjt Genl
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BlacksE1ith's Tools.

Such as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers ButresSes Farrers Knives. Screw-plates Stocks
and dies Backsmih's Pincers and Tongs, Rasrers and
Files of every kind Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all Sizes both of northern and country
manuf ure; cast plow, blister and spring Steel; &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLORS, opposite the Mansion House:
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ADJUTAHT GENERALS OFFICE, !
Ra1eirh Snril 25.

General OTdcr No. .. KalelSh, April 20
Hereafter alFProvisions passing through this city
intended for any Depot out of the bounds of the State
will be stopped here for the supply of the troops
cenraed this point The market price will be al
wed for the Provi.ions stopped. Forwarding and
receiving Agents at the Railroad Depot will pay strict
attention to the execution Of this order.
BY order Of the Governor, J. F.lIOkE, Adjt Gen.
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j. w. DEBRIS
BLAST FURN &C E

Is in operation producing quality of SOFT PIG
IRON superior to any heretofore made Cooking-wa
Machinery &C. are also manufactured this Furnance
Persons wishing anything in my line are solicited to
give ms 8, trial Prices moderate. Address,
"a -- F...'A ----- j. W. -DERR.
Spring Hill Forge.
Lincoln County, June 4, 1851. 5t-pd
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G.. IL. DING,
WATOM MAKER Z JGWGLER,
LincOImtOn. N. c.,

Begs leave inform the citizens of Lincoln and sur
rounding counties, that he has permanently located In
the of Lincolnton, where ne will carry on the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches. Strict attention will be
paid to the repairing of Watches and Jewelry. All
fine Watches warranted to give satisfaction, if well
used, charges made.
List Of prices for Hi0rk.
handspring and cleaning watch, $3.50; jewels, cap
and foot each 75c; cap foo:hold jewel each, 81 5o
hair-sprinc sl35 chains 81 so: mendng chains, 5Oc
tooth and heel 5Oc pivots, $l cylinders ~: Slaves
S275; virges $3.50: screws, Csc; case springs 15c.
clicks and raches 75c.; glasses, SOC All other work
will average the prices. Persons leaving work
can know the prices before ii is done
Persons in the country having clocks or 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
&. r. HARDING.
Lncolnten, Feb. 90, 1861 II
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CHARLOTTE, n. c..

OIIAItI-VI
WOULD inform the public generally, and the citizens of
Aecklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth on Gold,
SILVER, Vulcanite, the Cheoplastc process, as
Patients may desire, and fill Teeth with Cold Tin,
Anal gam Os Artificial.
lie Is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing to Dentistry and need that he will be pleas
ed 10 wait upon any of his old friends friends.
E"a may take that for granted.
February ), 1861 3n
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TO THE PUBLIC.

With this notice terminates the term according to
agreement of the general supernendance of Mr. Roet
Shaw over my business in the Saddlery and Harness
line. All indebted requested to make settlements
,k me alone as no other until further advised will be
allowed in law H. N. PR1TCHARD.
Feb
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North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insures white persons for of years or
during continuance of life, moderate Slaves
insured. for five years, for two-hrds of their
market value. For insurance apply to
TiIOS W. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan s, 1861 ly at Branch Bank \. c..