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clerk of the Public Treasurer, a commissioner of

clerk Of the Public Treasurer, commissioner Of
atfdayits for certain purposes. ..s.~
Mr.. j. H. Headen, q bill to amend the act
authorizing the employment of slave labor on forth
fcations, &C.
Mr. George bill to authorize twelve magis.
trates OF Columbus county to transact County
business.
The following engrossed bills and resolutions
from the Senate also had their first reading viz q
bill to keep in repair the Western Turnpike Road
bill to extend the time for perfectng titles to land
heretofore entered bill to incorporate Stokesburg
Lodge A. Y. Masons a bill to increase the capitol
stock of the Sapona Iron Company and a resolution
relative to brigading certain N 9. Regiments.
ON CALENDAR
A bill for the relief of VIM Stewart was laid on
the table. A bill to provide more efectually for
retaining swamp lands was rejected.
Sundry bills and resolutions passed their second
reading.
A resolution in relation to illegal i'm pressments
was put on its second reading.
Mr.. Phillips moved its reference to the Judiciary
committee.
Mr.. Grssom said that he had no objection to the
reference provided the Committee would act speedi
y and return the matter to the House in time for
action this session. But action in this matter is
imperatively demanded. If the conduct of many
of those agents had been correctly reported he was
not only prepared to hold them responsible to the
civil law by Furnishing them with fine and impris-
onment but would infict thirty mine lashes at the
whipping post He detailed instances said to have
occurred in his county not only of oppression to
citizens, but of wanton insult to ladies. e..
The resolutions were henTeferred
resolution in relation to the Senior Reserves
was rejected-yeas 40, nays 81.
Pending discussion on Mr.. Waugh's resolutions
instructing our Senators and requesting our Repre-
sentatves in Congress not to vote for certain laws
in which Messrs Waugh, Sharpe and Shepherd
participated the House proceeded to vote for four
Counselors of State, the Senate having announced
by message its concurrence in proposition from
the House to that intent.
The House having voted adjourned until to-mor-
row morning 10 o'clock.
(The Reporter would state that in giving the vote
on the passage of the Revenue Bill;he inadvertent
ly omitted the name of Mr.. Brown of Mecklenburg.
Mr.. B. voted in the Affirmative.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The House was called to order at 10 o'clock,
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Mason, of Protestant Episco-
pal Church.
Journal of yesterday read and approved.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Jordan,
Flynt Powell, Simmons and HAYES.
Mr.. Mclean from the committee on the supply of
salt reported the following resolutions which were
adopted:
Resol0ed That His Excellency, the Governor, be
directed to notify the Governor of Virginia FORTH
aoih that the conduct of the authorities of Virginia
in diverting to the use of the latter an engine and
two trains of cars hired to this State for the trans
portaton of salt from Saltville to Danvile, is re-
garded by the General Assembly, now in session. as
serious departure from the comfy of States, and
as an act of great mischief and injury to the people
of North Carolina.
Rssolved That the Governor be directed to forbid
to the State of Virginia the use Of the railroads in
this State for the running of cars and for any trans
portation, unless reparatlon be made for the inju
ry done in such mode may be satisfactory to him
and in manner comfortable to the honor and dig
nifty Of the State.
Mr.. Shepherd from the committee that superin.
tended on yesterday the election of Counsellors Of
State reported the election of Messrs. johnson r.
Harprave. Chas e. .Shober and VIM Eaton, Jr.
Mr.. Waugh introduced the following resolution,
which was adopted:
"Rssolued, That His Excellency, the Governor,
be respectfully requested to inform the House
whether the accounts of Duncan K. Mchae, late
agent to Europe; for the sale Of naval Stores have
been adjusted and settled-the reasons for the de-
lay-and if adjusted and settled, the compensation
the said Duncan K McRae has received for his SER
vices as agent aforesaid"
Mr.. Smith of Dupln, resolution requesting our
Senators and Representatives to use their influence
to procure the passage of law allowing soldiers
discharged on account of disability, the same pay
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ALE UNDER DECREE OF COURT.

SALE UNDER A DECREE OF COCKT.
1DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF WAKE COUNTY
ID Court made at November term 1854. shall sell on
Saturday t,s S,st December ut the Courthouse door, in
Raleigh two slaves, MOURNING and DOCTOR Tho
above sale will be made the Of Rowland and wife
Us Howard aud wife, nc.
=, W. "A. HIGH, Com.
Dec g. 1854 79-W&su,d.
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$40, 600 INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT N. C.
STATE BONDS FOR SALE!
WILL BE SOLD IN THE CITY OF RALEIGH, N.
w G. at the Auction rooms of Creech 4 Litchford,
Thursday, 2.nd of December Forty Thousand dollars
of North Carolina twenty years Coupon bonds. These
bonds were issued for the benefit of the Chatham T. r.
Company and are secured by special sinking fund pro-
vided for their redemption when due.
No better Investment can be found.
Copies of the laws authorizing the issue be had
application to the undersigned to Messrs Creech 4
Litchford, Commission Merchants and Auctoneers
KEMP. p. BATTLE,
President G. R. r. Co.
Dec Is, 1864. Sid
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Mr. SHAPES REsoLUrIoNs.-We regret that the
resolutions introduced by Mr.. Sharpe, in the Com.
mons, on Friday last, were laid on the table, The
vote will be seen by reference the proceedings,
was very close and the resolutions would no doubt
have been passed. but for the temporary absence of
several members who would have voted for them
had they been present Mr.. Sharpe's resolutions
contain much ia little. We believe it is the wish of
vast majority Of our people that the step indicated
in Mr.. Sharpe's resolutions should be TAKEN Our
people want peace There may be palliatives, but
the only cure for our numerous ills is peace.
The Confederate attempts to make distinguish.
ed character out of Mr.. Crawford, Of Rowan, on
whose motion these resolutions we're tabled The
idea Of that paper, that Mr. Crawford got the better
Of Mr.. Carter in debate, would only serve if serious.
ly advanced, to render the former ridiculous.
The attack by the Confederate in the same article,
on Messrs. Fowle and Shober, will have no other
result than to strengthen those gentlemen with their
constituents.
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ST. MARY7S SCHOOL.
RALEIGH, N. G.

RALElGH, N. T..
Right Rev. THos ATKINSON, ID. d., Visitor.
Rev. ALBERT SxEDEs ID. d., Rector.
fTNHE NEXT TERN WILL COMMENCE FEBRUARY
Il lst, l-65, and continue twenty weeks. Price Of
Board Fuel and Lights, 1900 per term. For circular
apply to the Rector.
Dec. 10, 1864. 82-3t
- Fayetteville Observer Wilmington Journal. Char
lotte Democrat Salisbury Waterman Petersburg Express,
will insert twice, and send their bills to this Office.
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Let US every where adopt the wise admonition
lately given to the people of his State by the dis.
tinguished Senator, Mr. Graham, of North Caro-
lima: 1.-The present posture of our affairs equres
the most delicate and cautious action, and the
wisest reserve. Improper impressions upon the
enemy as well as irritation and divisions among
ourselves, must be avoided."-Richmond Sentinel.
The above is from the accredited organ of the Rich
mond administration Will the Sentinel tell the pub
lie when and where Mr.. Graham made these remaks
Were they made in the Senate in letter in the
newspapers over his own name? Ifso, we con-
TESS we have not them If Mr.. Graham has
uttered any such language, he no doubt had in his
minds eye two very marked instances in which
"improper impressions have been made upon the
his Macon speech, that two-thrds of our army were
absent. Andsecondly, the proposition by the Pres
ident in his message to slaves in the army, and
afterwards reward them for their services by giving
them their freedom. Two more marked confessions
Of weakness our part could not have been made.
TIE Fayetteville Observer is disgruntled at the
peace. feeling in the Legislature. 1t says "nobody
expected any thing good from the members of the
Lee sislature who avowedy belong to the "pestilaut
peace party,"-but it adds, 81 is not encouraging
to see how many of the others act with them and
PLAY into their hands," Speaking Of the tabling of
Mr.. Poolypeace resolutions, it says:
This result would have been more gratifying if
it had been arrived at with some approach to una
nimity. That such resolutions should have been
support ed by % Senators is astonishing"
The Observer protests in vain. The peace feel
ing this State IS stronger than ever heretofore, and
it will continue to increase.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
an THE THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY, 1865,
~ being the 18th day. election will be held in the
Courthouse in the City Of Raleigh for Mayor and nine
Commissioners for SAID City.
NJ. B. ROYSTER,
d. G. MURRAY,
WM. THOMPSON,
LYNN ADAMS
Inspectors.
December IL, 1854. Site.
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$500 REWARD.
-scAPED FROM THE FORTIFfcAT

9NSCAPED FROM THE FORTIFfCAT1ONS
N in Wilmington, n G., in May or June last my man,
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
yellow complication He has small on HIS left cheek.
think. He has kinky hair,2a OF "a years old about
feet + inches high pleasing appearance in speech
c. by David Inaram, near Laurel o. understand he
went off Wilmington with Southern soldiers a.
free man.
will nav the above reward of $780, for his apprehen
sion and delivery Lieut. Col Jno H. Harris. oath Regt-
c. Troops, Petersburg to Robert Lnnpkins. Rich
mond to me AT Eoxboro Pers"n C"us s N"Ih.Car0'
lima JAMhS HoLLoWAf.
Dec 6. 1854 40-w8tpd.
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n HAVE A SMALL LOT OF SWEDE'S IRON SUIT.
Il abe f., pos that will exchang" with farmers for
young fat polk puuna for pound hogs weighing above loo
pounds each. uder loa lbs pound for rn for pound and
quarter Of pork My is in bars OF $50 to ITS lbs.
in weight with the iron This exchange will be made only
between the LIST and 18th January, o. Conracta had
best be made between this and the ist January.
Sheetngs and Cotton Yarns expected by the 18th inst
". II. AyERA,
Smith6eld, N. G.
Dec 6, 1864 40-y2t
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Amtb-Garpliua Staaharb
Will LIAM w. HOLDE N
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
RALEIGH WEDNESDAY. DEC. 81, 1864

a. In order to give our employees an oppor-
tunity to participate in the Christmas holidays, no
paper will be issued from this Office next week.
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TO FARMERS!.

rEA GRINDsTONEs, WEIGHING FROM
leDU ~ to 800 pounds.
1000 pounds wide Dagon Iron.
We will give four pounds of dry Virginia SALT for
pound of PORK. SHAY, RILLfA NSON, d. 90.
North State Iron and Brass Works
Raleigh, Nov. a. 1861. 75-sWlm.
MFRS. MILLER CONTINUES TO ACCOM-.
M nodate Boardscs BY the day, week, Or month.
August |, 1854, 42-M
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Gen. Fowiess Speech.


-Ihe speech Of Gen. Fowle, of Wake, which we
publish to-day, on his habeas corpus resolutions,
will richly repay perusal.
1t will be noticed that Gen: Fowle does not base
MS argument in any degree upon that clause of the
constitution, which declares that no warrant shall
issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath
or affirmation" &c. This view was presented by
Mr.. Stephens and Gov. Brown with great force, but
we think Gen. Powle was critically CORRECT in dis
cardlng that clause in considering the subject The
neads Of the different departments Of the English
government are by virtue of their office, Justices of
tne Peace and being judicial officers, were accnstom
co thus to issue warrants for the apprehension
Pected persons This was done to such an extent
that it became crying evil; and thereupon this
clause was adopted in England, forbiddng the issu-
ing Of the warrants except "upon probable cause,
supported BY oath" &c. In our country, the Pres.
ldent and heads of departments are not judicial Of
hcers, and therefore cannot issue warrants; and
this clause was incorporated into our Constitution
only through excess of caution. Though inopera-
tive it was harmless. Some ignorant persons,
among them the Editor of the Confederate, have
not appreciated the distinction made by Gen. Fowle.
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SATURDAY, Dec. II, 1854.
The Speaker being indisposed, Mr.. Patterson took
IL
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

Great as this disparity is, it will appear
still greater when the character of North
ern exports are considered. What were
theyi Cotton goods and breadstuffs,
chiefly. OF the former, the South is to be
credited, Of course, for the raw material !;
and Of the latter, very large proportion
was the product of the South shipped
through Northern ports.
National wealth consists in surpluSses.
II we consume all we produce, we shall
never become rich. The above figures
show very clearly which section of the
Union has paid our bills abroad-which
has added to the wealth of the country
Men may theorize as they please about
compensated labor proprietary labor
and all that; the fact is, that nothing but
slave labor is going to produce cotton in
this country at present, and every man
who encourages the sudden and violent
abolition Of slavery, not only does the
negroes a great practical wrong, but con-
tributes to the ruin Of everybody else.--
We will not undertake to talk of the pos
sibilites Of this war; but we know that
some things are not possible; among
them, to dictate the relation which shall
exist between the whites and blacks of
the South,or to raise cotton very success,
fully by the agency Of Provost Guard.
Either Union or disunion will give US
cotton again sometime, but subjugation
or determination, never. Wber the peo-
pie no longer listen to demagogues and
follow the teachings Of fanatics, we shall
be better and wiser and capable of ending
the war honorably and satisfactorily
But until then it will be vigorously
prosecuted" in ruinous and wicked Alb.
clifton crusade.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

UNTorNDED.-A' dispatch from Wash.
ingtor declares the reports about peace
negotiations to be unfounded; and assures
the country that "the Government has
not entertained or discussed the project oil
proposing an armistice with the rebels,
nor has it any intention of sending Com.
missioners to Richmond for the purpose
of offering or soliciting terms Of peace. OF
of negotiating With the rebel authorities
on that or any other subject" This is Of
ficial, being authorized by the Admins.
tration, and ii shows that the Washing.
ton authorities are bent upon war and
plunder to the bitter end. They will nei'
ther offer nor receive proposals of peace
they will call for more men and more ap.
preparations, and both will be furnished
until the country is completely exhausted;
Lincoln has an army to enforce the con.
scription act and an Obsequious Congress
to vote appropriations and at the end Of
bis second term there will be nothing left
worth fighting for. The country will he
bankrupted and desolated and the people
enslaved, but the negroes will be free
some Of them-and loyalty triumphant.
and that will be glory enOughl
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

BAT PoLIcY.-That the heartlcss poll
cy Of the Administration has alienated
the Union men of the South and strength
ened the rebellion, is fact that even
Lincoln's wsrmest admirers are forced ia
admit. Ajust and wise policy would
have made the Union sentiment predom
inant in the South and ended the wal
long ago. But that would not have suit.
ed the AboIitionists. They insisted on
blOod-letting and Lincoln weakly yielded
to their fanatical and brutal pressure. The
Richmond Enquirer alludes to the fidelity
Of the people Of the Shenandoah to the
Southern cause, amid the manifold evils
Of war. They have suffered terribly, bul
they bear their sufferings with matchless
heroism. The Enquirer says they "stick
closer to our fate than child ever hung
to mothers BOSOM" and gives a reason,
which will apply equally as well to other
sections of the South
"Thanks be to God, who blinded our adver-
sary and led him TO exchange q wise policy o.
federation, which might have cost Us dearly, for
q mad aud fanatic ty ranny, which changes the
lukewarm friend into an ardent patriots, and
converts even UniOn.loving loysliStS into warm
SoutherneEs."
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

MORE Flaa7IHGl--MORs NENl-Lin'
coin and bis followers, since the COM
mencement Of the war, have been con
stantly calling for more Hshting and more
men. They seem % delight in shedding
blood and slaughtsring mso. A ShOddy
organ says: "The sword, to which ap.
peal has been made, must decide; one
party IS TO Be made By force to yish to
& 'e|tv~> |'t~A - - -..1-v,T. HH AID,
Of course, its wants no srmistiee none
gotiatiOn--6ut all its policy is summed
up in the awful words, more men-more
food for powder and slaughter-mOre VIC
tins of avarice and Ianaticism. Put in
force the conscriptiOn, until Grant and
Sherman can oVerrun the South with
their legions. 1t is just this determine
ton on the part Of the Abolitionists that
first inaugurated the war-and this alone
keeps it up-with fixed purpose to con-
quer and subiugate the slave-holding
States-to dictate their domestic inslitu.
tions, or accept permanent division Of
the Union. Now, common sense ard all
history teach, that this is not the best
spirit in which to manage or settle con-
troversy between people jealous Of their
rights and liberties, and having equal
claims to selfgovernment. Such pur-
pose, if presiSted ina war pursued in
this spirit have no favorable issue.
If successful, it changes the whole char
acter Of the government, from one ofcon-
sent to one of force; if unsuccessful, it
results in permanent division of the Tn.
ion. Every day cOnvInces US more strong
ly that the Administration party does not
desires the restoration of the Union, and
that it would rather see the whole coun.
try desolated than the Democratic party
in power. Its constant call for more men
cannot always be obeyed, and the time
is coming when it will be wholly diSre.
garded.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

The DESIRE FOR PEAcE.-Horace Gree
ley says, I'VE feel certain that wo-thirds
of the American people. on either side OF
the dividing line, anxiously, absorbingly
desire peace, and are ready to make
the needful sacrifices to secure it" Lin.
coin says there shall be no peace unless
the South agrees to the abandonment Of
slavery" and as it is idle to suppose that
the South will permit him to dictate to
them, the American people, on either
side Of the dividing line," can have no
peace so long as he is President. Loyal
ty has pronounced against peace and de,
cIared for vigorous prosecution of the
war;" and Lincoln will carry into effect
the wishes Of loyalty. 1t is probable, be-
fore the expiration Of Lincoln's next term,
that even loyalty will get sick Of con-
scriptions and taxes.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

EoUED.-Daniel 8. Dickinson is just
nov sxcSllsnt authority with the AboIi.
tiOnists. He is high priest in their
church. They quote his speeches, sxtOl
bis patriotism AOd acknowledge him as .
leader Of their party. It is not long since
be Opensd his mouth and spaks AS fol.
Iowa Hi words aFe aS trus new % wbsn
they we're 6rse uttered: '
No smOaSt Of sOrss cen ever maiHtAIn ths
SAh the paper hWs We hsVs-.ali tie strength,
fOFee and power Of the Constitution Army
end Navy the Hstic9al LegislasUss, asa ne
Executive power OF the Government, are all not
w0rth,e rush 10 compel Htats to remain one
stDGlS AOne 10 the OoafsdeFaey lssgss than It
Chossa tofOlnafn."
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
SUMMONS.

OTATB OF CALIFORNIA, County Of Il Dofads'
- ES-In Justices Court, PlscerVitle ToWnship.
The People Of the State Of California, to 6eGtgs
Vance, Def', 4 resident Of Pacervile toSnanih
GREEnHe;
You are hereby summoned to appear before me,
at my once IN Piacerville Township, Of the CoaSy
Of u Dorado, on the 10th day Of November, :. y
1864, at O'Clock, P. NJ, to answer unto NE ~
plalnt Of VIM. n. Donshue, H'U, a TesideRe q -
cerville Aforesaid, who you 10 recover the ~.
Of forty dollara balance due him from yVn ea :. -
account Pl'H has against you, on nle In my o"S
when judgment will be taken against you 20 ~
said amount, together with costa, II you iah 70 "
-' BENZ. SHERWOOD.
Justice Of the Peace
To the Sheriff or any, Constable Of said CounV'
Greeting: Make legal service and return heFeo.
Given under my hand, this 1th day OF Noss@S''
A. D. 1884. BENZ. EHEkWOOD;
Justice Of the Peace In and for said Township
Attest A true copy Of the original 50 n%Sns' n.s
@. C. RANNs!,
Constable Ia and for said TOWNSHIP
STATE or CALIFORNIA, County Of = DorASS; D.:
-SS-It Is hereby ordered thAtservice o. ssmuS. ="
in the above entitled action Of WIN. u Donsns a.
George Vance, be made BY puillShiug the es1.s -
Q period Of one week 10 the Mountain Democ'~"T
paper Published in said county. y.--oau
novlS Justice At the Psaes'
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
, Vso6s&AssOsassa.


WheR We ssea uda exultiHa in the
hope that slavery is % be abrSpty de-
strCysd BY this War, We know he is eth
er . tOol or fanatlc--if indeed, these
terms represent two distinct characters.
It might be profitable to consider the ef-
feet Of this sort Of emancipation upon
the negroes themselves 1t might be
prudent. IS N=srStAin whether it would not
have disastrous effect upon the labOring
classes Of the non .slavehOlding States.-
But this We do not propose to do now
We will only say that however severely
the losses and the griefs Of this war may
fall upon the white race of the North or
the South, they will be light compared
with the "lreedom" Lincoln and his par
ty propose to give to the slaves. Many
Southern statesmen have held that large
portion Of the South would be better
without slaves than With them for the
institution has been perpetuated in such
portions rather from motives Of humanity
than Of profit, and some of the border
States would have abolished slavery long
ago had it not been for the mischievous
interference Of the Abolitionists with the
domestic institutions of the South. That
interference engendered irritation and ILL.,
feeling, and provoked the secession Of the
Southern States. The Southern people
have been the best practical friends the
negroes ever had, or ever will have, as
they will find, to their grief, if their des-
tinies are ever committed to the tender
mercies Of AbolitioniStS
But let that pass. The proposition in
hand now is, that the North cannot de-
strOy slavery abruptly without destroying
herself The proposition may seem reck
less, but facts will establish its correctness.
A few figures will mako this clear to the
dullest. The common impression is that
the North is very rich and the South very
poor. 1t is true that there is great deal
Of wealth in the North, but it is not that
kind Of wealth which is available in com.
merce. Our soil produces, in the aggrc-
gate, crops of great value; but they are
almost entirely consumed at home, and
consequently do not contribute to the
available wealth of the nation for purposes
Of foreign trade. Let US compare the ex-
ports Of the North and South for the last
year Of peace. The entire exports were
$276, $50, 400. OF this, according to Of
icial statements, the following were Of