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The New North Carolina Constitution.

Chief Justice Ruin, of the Supreme Court Of North
Carolina, has decided against the late State
framed by it. He says: 81 consider that there is
Constitution because your Convention was not legt
mate Convention, and had power to make Constitu-
ton for u.s. or to alter that which we had and have
We clip the above from one of our exchanges,
and have noticed it in many of them. The error
has been circulated quite extensively, and it pro-
badly behooves us to notice it.
A letter, without signature, appeared in our
columns on the 21st of July upon the powers of
the late Convention of this State and the amend
ed Constitution which was submitted to the peo-
pie by that body. The appearance of the letter
created quite a sensation, and drew forth several
efforts from some of the most distinguished gen.
temen of the State to reply to the positions taken
therein 1t was stated without authority from this
paper or from any reliable far we
know that the distinguished Chief Justice Ruff
fin was it's author. We suppose the only grounds
for the presumption of the authorship being the
remarkable ability and legal force of the paper
It required not even the rumor of its authorship
to bring it to the attention of the people of the
State, and more than any other cause, its publ
cation has affected the late election,
So far then from Judge Ruffin having decided
any cause involving the rights powers of the
late Convention, he does not occupy at this time
position on the bench but is living in honora-
BILE retirement at his home in Alamance county,
beloved by his neighbors, and honored as one of
the brightest lights which have added lustre to
American jurisprudence. But few persons will
endorse the attack OF respect the spirit which
prompted it. made by partizan editor Of this
State upon this venerable and distinguished gen
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Queen Emma Visits the President

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14,-Queen Emma visited
the President this evening. Mrs. johnson, Mrs
present at the interview. The President address
ed his visitor as Qneen Emma, and said he would
now do in person what the acting Secretary Of
State had already done, extend to her Majesty a
cordial welcome to the capital of q nation of tr-
ty millions of people. It was not because the
guest was Queen that this welcome was extended,
bnt because of her great merit and good works,
the fame of which had preceded her. The cor
dial welcome was extended on account of the cf-
fects of the visit in the ofEhumanity and
Christianity If, said the President, / was dis
posed to be facetous, should say thatin this
try all men are kings and all women are queens.
Our rulers derive their power from the people
and consequently all are royal Therefore when
you address any man or woman in this country,
you talk to royalty to king or queen. In concu-
sion the President heartily welcomed his guest.
After engaging in conversation for a few moments
the royal family retired.
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Agricultural College.

During the first session of the last Legislature,
that body passed bill accepting the land donated
by the Congress of the United States, enacted
during the war; granting to each State a certain
portion of the public lands for the purpose of
tablishing Agricultural Colleges. The Governor
was directed to make immediate application there
for We are no less gratifed than surprised that
this application has met with success, we learn
from an article from the National IateUigencer pub
lished below, as upon its first presentation, if We
are not mistaken Congress refused even to receive
it, apparently somewhat indignant at the pre-
sumption of North Carolina. We suppose their
refusal~was based upon the ground of an unwil-
lingness to recognize the Governor and Legisla-
ture, or even the State as component part OF the
United States, and therefore not entitled to the
benefit of the grant
Soon after the adjournment of the Legislature,
Governor Worth commissioned Gov. Swain, Pres
ident of the University of the State, to attend to
the matter at Washington, who, we learn, was sue
cessful in his mission.
If the vast body of land due the State under this
Congressional grant is not fritered away by sharp
land agents, we hope much good will result from
its acquisition, and that by proper and economi-
cal use of the proceeds resulting from its sale, the
future prosperity of the State may be greatly en-,
HANGED. That this viii be done We Aaye great as
surance from the enviable reputation ous present
Governor enjoys for his ability and sterling integri
ty in all matters of finance. He has distinguished
his administration rather in ferreting out the
sharp praticss of the agents Of former one, than
by permitting himself to become the dupe OF
such. We take it that in selecting agents to
transact important financial business for the State
the honesty of the applicant win be considered in
connection with his loyalty.
Already We notice our friends OF tho Goldsbcro'
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The Cholera.

We have kept our readers duly advised of the
gradual spread of the cholera in the United States
We glad to state however, that thus far it has
but lightly visited country, and can hardly be
considered an epidemic at any point where it has
prevailed Yet the fact that is gradually reaching
out its devouring arms in many directions, seek
ing victims for its insatiate appetite, just the
most sickly season of the year is approaching, is
sufficient to put every citizen upon their guard
We have on more than one occasion referred to
this matter, and respectfully urged considera-
ton of this subject upon the attention of peo
pie and authorities
It has been suggested, with much force we
think, that the long drought and extreme heat,
which has been the source of much injury to crops
in some localities, and the subject of universal
complaint in all, have been our salvation that
miasma cannot exist without moisture, and the
long, hot and dry season continuing through June
and July literally destroyed the noxious efauvia
which usually poisons the atmosphere during the
summer months.
The season is now approaching when vegetable
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matter will begin to decay which is always attend
ed with more or less sickness, especially In this
latitude. Our contemporary, the Petersburg Inder,
gives the following simple and sensible instruc-
tons to meet the threatened danger, which we re-
commend to our readers
Let water stand on your lots allow garbage to
accumulate invite the generous healthy sunlight into
every lime, but do not slack it beforehand
is in the process stacking that the dsnecting pow
ers of lime developes ITSELF and not after it is Stacked
afterwards it merely absorbs, much flour sand
would the moisture whence the foul odor proceeds do
not change your diet unless it is shockingy bad
be temperate there such doctor temperance and
such devil drunkenness) when very warm do not
rush into cold water rush cold water into you
make cholera the topic of conversationwe knew wor
thy who had insants peace after he dis
covered that he had cheerulness it is
of the fine arts and for the great earthly end of all
arts human happiness is worth the whole of them put
together And if after all this, get cholera, have
any premonitory symptoms of it, send for sensible doc
tor at oncethere such persons-and keep quiet till he
comes to you.
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[ am, respectfully, &C.,
G. L. VALLANDIGHAM
Secretary Seward to Address the People North and
south-The Campaign-The Secretary of the
Treasury Gold Rates

Treasury Gold Rates
From the Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, August lathe Secretary of
State, who had made brief visit to Auburn will
be here tonight Mr.. Seward will be expected
when he takes the western tour with the Presi-
dent, in September, to address the people upon
the state of the country. Some had supposed that
if the National Union Convention at Philadelphia
should make favorable impression, no would
take an earlier opportunity to bring the subject
very wildly before the public view, in his popu-
lar and attractive manner
The Radical presses have already begun to ex-
press some solicitude in regard to the proposed
tour OF the President and Secretary of State. The
people OF Illinois, for instance would thereby have
an opportunity of forming more just and impair
tlal estimate of Senator Trumbull's harangues
1t will be noticed that the tenor of the cali
pain speeches by the Radical orators, both in the
Western and Middle States, indicates settled and
malignant hostility to the President and Mr. Sc
ward. Articles Of an infammatory and revolu-
tionary tendency also fill the Radical journals, not
only denounclng the President and Secretary, but
demanding their impeachment and removal If
the Radicals win at the Fall elections they will pro-
baby execute their threats.
The Secretary of the Treasury having returned
ne may now be expected to make some reply to
thlrty-slx New York commercial and financial
firms, most of them connected with foreign COM
merce, who have memorialized him in favor of
the sale Of all his surplus gold. Without refer
ence to this advice, to the contrary advice from
others interested, the Secretary will probably con-
tinue to act according to his own Judgment and
in reference to the commercial contingencies, as
they may arise, he had done therefore,. The
Senate bill to restrict his action in this respect was
not passed.
WASHINGTON, Aug 10, 1866-The recent gene
raj order issued by Gen. Grant requiring depart
ment commanders to forward copies of such news
papers, within their respective commands, as con-
tanned sentiments of dsloyaty and hostility to the
government in any of its branches with view to
their suppression, has been revoked.
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Ravagcs of Cholera I'm the West Southwest
Negro Troops Suffering.

MEMPH8, Aug. l3.-During the past forty weight
hours there have been five deaths from cholera
The physicians had a meeting tonight, and APP
pointed committee to wait on the Governor and
ask for the establishment Of a quarantine on the
river, and that the necessary stcls be taken to
meet the scOurpe,
CHICAGO, Aug. 13-The papers report twenty
cases of cholera of which four were fatal, in this
city since Friday last
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, Aug. 13-Three fataI
cases of cholera occurred on the steamer Canada.
of the Northern Packet Line from St Louis
New ORLEANS, August 12.-The mortality Is
increasing at the rate of ten per cent The
deaths from cholera for forty-five hours, ending
at SIX o'clock this morning. amounted to fifty.
CAIRO, August l2.-The steamer Continental,
which passed here last night with detachment
OF the EIfty-siXth Colorado Infantry, had sixty
cases OF cholera, induced by the eating of Gu
ba sugar. Six deaths had occurred. Only those
who ate the sugar were sick. The steamers Hen
ny Ames and Platte Valley also had sickness OIL
board.
ST.. LOUIS, August 13.-Fifty-nine cases Of cloI-
era were reported to the Board of Health to-day
Tor the twenty-four hours ending at noon, twenty
six of which were fatal
The steamer Continental, with detachment o.
colored troops, arrived from the South at moon
and anchored in mid-stream. Her captain H.
ported hfty-one deaths by cholera since leaM,7
Caro-, and twenty-six cases now on board. ~
steamer Henry Dives, also from the South, Nav IT
seven cases and two deaths. The Board OF heI
have taken active measures to meet the spread u
the disease. District physicians have been aE
pointed for gratuitous attention to the poor ar i
depots established where medicine can be III"
free.
ST.. LOUIS, August IA strict quarantine III,
been established below the city. Eighty-st Of
cases OF cholera were reported to the Bo1Iu ~
Health for the twenty-four hours ending at nooJI
to-day, thirty-six of which were fatal. The Boar"
of Health have prohibited the sale of'melons' GU
cumbers and other stale vegetables in any P"t' -
the city.
WASHINGTON, August 14.-Majo General BARE 5 ~
Assistant Commissioner of freedmen's affairs -
Louisiana has telegraphed for authority to In
ploy five more physicians, stating that the chCeIS
had assumed serious aspect in the city OF M"
Orleans, and would probably grow more m'I0
nant, particularly among the freedmen
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[sECoND DIsPATH. |
HONOLULU AND EASTERN ASIA.
Ministers Burlingame and Van Valkenburg-
Heavy Shipments OF Tea-A New Tariff AdOp

San Francisco, August II.
The barks Smyrmote and Cornet bring Honolulu dates
H. Ferguson passengers, ofthe ship Hornet which
destroyed by fire.
July 10, for China and Japan.
The ship Votguer brings Hong Kong dates Of June 1G.
Although the shipments of tea to Great Britain had been
light the amount shipped to the United States very
large and the supplies for the past the lar
gest known The expedition against the pirates
the west coast had been very successful
The brig JEANNE brings Japan news of June 3D. tar
if convention was held at Jeddo June %, in which
America Japan England, France and Holland participa
ted revised import and export tariff was adopted
which considered very important to commercial in
terests The tariff to go into effect at Kanaga
on July 1, at Nagasake and Hakudada August l.
Tea remained firm fine quoted at $320GS35 ord-
nary at (0$15 medium new at $29@G$30 ; good med-
um to ine S3105S35.
Arriye6-Rark Bprta Bans HAMBURG
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IMPORTANT WAR MOVEMENTS In MEXICO.
The French Evscuate Monterey-The Liberals
Occupy Tampico-The French Abandon all the
Northern States-Gen. Lew Wallace at Mata-
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 10.
The Matamoras correspondent of the Times says brig
ade Of Escobedgs army is in occupation of Monterey.
The Imperial garrison at Seedo spiked their guns and
destroyed the ammunition and went to relieve Monterey
but rereated to San Louis Potos All the Northern States
be abandonded by the Imperasts and San Louis
Poosi would be invested by the Republican Governor
of that State.
del, and the place captured. French iron steamer
was sunk by the Republicans in the channel below the
city.
Gen. Lew. Wallace had arrived Matamoras steam
er from New York. with and ammunition for the Gov
enrnor of Tamaulipas.
SECOND DIsPATH.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. Il.
Advices from Matamoras to the Times under date OF
Aug H. says the French evacuated Monterey the 2Sh
u spiking their and destroying their ammuni-
ton.
The Liberals occupied Tampco on the LIST inst. The
French reduced to extremity There was no hope Of
renforcements.
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Internal Revenue Frauds.

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued circular
ative to the percentage of fines penalties forfeiture
incurred by internal frauds, which will hereafter
be paid to persons informing the proper officials of sucl
frauds upon the government
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European Intelligence.
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, Aug. 15-Noon-It is announced to-day that
the plans for the confederation of the British Provinces of
North America have been definitely arranged by the gov
eminent
The statement is also made that the terms for loan
from the government for building Of intercoonia rail
road from Halifax to the point of connection with the Ca
NADIA Grand Trunk railroad has been settled
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug 15.-The Secretary of State has re-
turned to Washington, after absence of five days.
visit to his home at Auburn, New York.
New YORK, Aug 15-The Posts special dispatch from
Washington says g Mr.. Seward had interview with
the President to-day and it is reported that procama-
ton will be Immediately issued re-estabshing the habeas
corpus in all the Staes and practically terminating the
military oceupation in the Southern Statesn
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DANvILLE, Aug. IA fire broke out about two o'clock
Monday morning the North side of the river Danvc
in the Touring mill of J. NJ Walker. which consumed
the Touring mill, foundry and workshop of Mr.. Walker
and two other small buildings occupied residences
Mr. Walkers loss is between thirteen and fourteen hous
and dollars upon which he has insurance of OOO
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Collector Mt SnHannnf

Hon. Joshua Hill having declined the Customs Cole
torship at Savannah Ga the President has appointc
ex-Provisional Governor Johnson to the position NJ
Johnson accepts the Colectorship.
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A Tornado i'm Michigan.

n.
violent squat at East Saginaw this afternoon, blew
down the walls of large brick block nearly completed
the Of Jefferson and Gennessee streets One work
man killed, and fatally, and three severely in
ured, while two others missing and it is feared
dead.
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Congressional Nomination.

MIDDLEBURG VI, Aug. 15.-The Hon. Il. Woodbridg
has been unanimously re-nominaed for Congress by &C
clamation at the republican district convention to-day
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DENVER Aug 15-Returns from all parts of the terri
tory render certain the election Of A G. Hunt the admin
istration candidate for Congressional Delegate Chill
cott Republican.
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The Cholera Ina Savannah.

The Cholera Ina Savannah.
SAVANNAH, Aug. IA.
The Board of Health reports 81 deaths for the week
ending to-day including IL of whites and % of blacks
Ihere were 8 cases Of cholera among the blacks,
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OBITUARY.

Died, i'll Columbia, oni2Sth instant, ES-
TELLE ERNESTINE, aged eight months
and seven days, only daughter 3! william
and Eliza LaSalle.
Closed the eyes, hushcd the breath,
Essie sleeps-a sleep Of death;
White hands folded DER her breast.
Flown her spirit-long her rest.
Weep not, mourner--she is not dead,
Though calm she sleeps in earth'a cold
bed;
No, no, not dead, but gone to God
She's gone the way that has oft been trod
old,
Travelling to their shepherds fold.
Then weep not, mo,lrner-Essie's gone
To sit beside her Makers throne
CITY Il.
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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.


The New York Heraid of Saturday morn
ing says:
The advance in gold caused a greater
degree of buoyancy and tirmnos ss to prevail
In commercial circles, yesterday, and
prices Were quite generally higher both
for Imported and domestic produce Cot
ton was an exception to the general rule.
the panic i'll the Liverpool market unset
Ting the market here, and rendering prices
nominal at decidedly lower figures Sugar
was shade tirmcr; coffee dull; on change,
flour advanced; wheat also advanced;
corn was dull; oats qniet; pork higher:
beef firmer: butter dull; lard !irmcr; and
whiskey dull and nominal
Letters from London state that amid
the prevailing panic in British and foreign
securities, American stocks maintained q
greater iirmness than any other. A de-
sspatch to l.. +. Morton & Co., New York.
dated friday, 10th, p. M, says:
All American securities have recovered
: per cent. from the opening prices under
great general depression"
AUGUSTA, May Since last weeks re-
view, cotton has declined from ) to 7c. per
pound. This heavy fall has been causcd
by panic in the Liverpool market. To-
day, the market is quiet. We quote strict
middling at % and good middling at 2Gc..
with very little disposition on the part Of
holders to sell at these rates. Tho receipts =
have been light, while the stock on hand is
declining rapidly. Business in groceries is
generally dull, with n lair stock on hand
Bacon ls lower than last week Butter and
cheese of good quality are scarce Mo-
lasses and sugar have declined
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REMoRsR.-Probst, the murderer Of
the Deering family at Philadelphia,
says that he wants to die; that half an
hour at time is the longest he has
slept since his arrest. He sees theanur-
dered baby before him daN and
night, and there are muffled sounds
IN his ears, uttered by the children
while the massacre was in progress,
that he cannot exclude. He is ironed
to the floor, and at night, that he
may not commit suicide, his arms
are 80 fastened behind him that he
cannot use them.
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y fEre,l tl1e' 'Gree,scisie Mountaineer.l
Presidency of the. Gresnville and
sG6hamhia Railr0adSr :.

MEssRs EprToRs: Thefact is notorious
THAT some, change in the officers -of the
Greenville and Columbia Railroad is con
templated. and has been mitch talked OF.
sident OF the Road are to be sgain pre-
eented and pressed BY his friends, we
know not; but the names Of, otiler compe-
tent men have been freely canvassed.
amongst them, General Joseph E. johnson;
but soc by the papers that he has been
appointcd and has accepted the Rresiden.
cy Of the Memphis Railroad.
There isranotker gentleman, thengh less
known 10 fame, whose qualifications for
the, Presidency OF the Road have been
warmly. and earnestly recommended by
many OF its old and long tried friends. We
Judgment, large-business capacity, finan-
cial ability, a judge of the characters
and qnaifcations.of the subordinates and
employees who may be under his direction,
OF trmness. vigilance, energy and unwea-
ried industry. And without reference to
titled in pronouneing Henry p. Hau1mett,
OF Grceuville, as the man possessing these
high and necessary requisites for arail-
road president at this embarrassing juno
ture.
AIr. Hammett has q thorough business
experience, and in his whole career has illus
trated the qualities which have ascribed
to him, especially irhis long and successful
management of the largest manufacturing
establishment in Grecnville. BY his native
abilities he has made his way from the
most humble beginning to success and
distnctiou; and without any clecticneer-
ing arts on his part, was, with great uiani-
as one Of their Representatives III the
Legislature, which position he now holds
Knowing. that l express the views ol
many stockholders, will conclude with
expressing the hope that the independent
and judicious friends Of the Greenvillc and
Columbia Railroad, who may represent its
stock, will duly consider the claims ol
Henry p. Hammctt when they cast their
votes for officers Of the Road.
ORIGINAL STOCKHOLDER.
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No Reward Offered.

rJNHE burglars who broke into my house
Il on Tuesday night, between the hours
OF and 10 O'Clock, and misplaced several
articles Of merchandise, also Il trunk and
contents, without my consent, or even
giving ;no 3 credit ON the balance sheet
will please make their returns. If not,
sha!! have them hauled mp to the buli-ring
where they will be taught lesson. Ihav,
a full descriptive list of YOU, down TO the
very size OF the shoes you wore on tn,
occasion. Save yourselves from the con
sequences. JAMES c. MCKESSA.
Nav 3 l~