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The Luxembourg Trouble-France an
Prussia-PreparatiO for War.

LONDON, April 9-Evening-It is no
definitely known that Napoleon, deemin
the possession of the Luxembourg indispensf
BILE for the military security of the Frenc
frontier, not long since commenced negoti;.
tons with the King of Holland for the pul
chase of the Grand Duchy and its incorpor;
ton with the French empire, but as tt
Fortress of Luxembourg, one ofthe stronge-
Notifications in Europe, is held by Prussia
garrison, and the Prussian government bach
ed by the whole of Germany firmly objec
to the transfer of the Duchy to France; tt
King of Holland has withdrawn from an
further negotiations on the subject. TT
Emperor of the French, however, insists tn:
his propositions shall be carried out and IT,
treaty completed.
The national pride of France has bee
deeply wounded, and a wild anti Prussia
feeling has seized the country. Meantim
while this dispute is pending, both Franc
and Prussia are making military prepar;
tons. This threatening state of affairs
the cause of the financial panic which no,
exists in London, Paris and all the princip;
commercial countries of Europe.
DUBLIN, April 9.-The trials of the Fenia
prisoners, on the charge of high Treason
commenced here yesterday, but were to-da
postponed until the 22d inst. The prison,
Massey has turned Queens evidence.
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WHAT ARE THE FACTS ?-The impression
is sought to be made that the white men
who participated in the Convention at Ra
leigh on the 9th March, are obscure and
no force of character, and without mucl,
pecuniary interest Now, let us state what
are the facts in reference to many of the del
egates. Some of them own as much proper
ty to-day as any other man in the State
Others were among our largest shareholders;
Others have occupied the highest official
positions in the State, and others are known
to he christian gentlemen without stain on
their moral characters. We can give tn
names of the persons to whom we refer j
necessary or if our statement is doubted
The fact is, many of the men who took par
in the Raleigh Convention are as wealthy
as honest, as good christians, and sustain
as high characters as any class of men in
the State. We do not say that there were
no dishonest or unprincipled men in tho
Convention, (all assemblages are apt to hav,
some bad men in it, but we do assert thai
the members of the late Convention, in poll
of good character, will compare favorabl
with any other political gathering. Char
lotto Democrat.
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OF Inc standard.
Republican Meeting in Robson.

A Republican meeting was held at the Planter
| Ford Church this day, and was largely attended
| by the colored citizens of the District. Harmony
and enthusiasm prevailed unto the end. After
| several addresses by white and colorcd citizens
the following resolutions were adopted unani-
mously as embodying the views and principles of
the meeting:
Res0loed That recognizing the Supreme Legis-
| lative authority of Congress- we cordially approve
of its comprehensive and patriotic measures for
the reconstruction of the State set forth in the
Steyens-Sherman-S hellebarger bill, and the
supplement to that bill passed by the 10th
Congress.
Resol0el, That we regard the invitation to meet
in Convention in the City of Raleigh, on the 27th
OF March, extended to number of Union gentle
men, as timely and patriotic and that our thanks
are due to those gentlemen of the Legislature for
the judicious selection made by them on the &C.
casiOn.
Resoloed, That We heartily approve, and adopt
the action of the above Convention as our plat
form, in restoring our beloved State to her prop
er relations in the Union and that on it, and ty
it, pledge ourselves to labor for the early az,
complishment of this purpose, dear to every ke-
publican heart.
hesolyed. That in laboring for this grand object
of our organization party, We disclaim all
feelings of hatred or vindctiveness for past inju
ries and only desire in the fear of God and with
charity towards all men, to go forward firmly and
fearlessly, in placing our State in that position in
the Union, from which will flow to our impov-
erisned and distracted people, the blessings OF
peace and prosperity.
Resolved, That reposing full confidence in the
patriotism, political sagacity and craftsmanship
of our felIow.ctizen, Hon. W. w. Holden, We
earnestly pray the Congress of the United States
to relieve him and other Union of the State, from
| the disabilities imposed upon them by the tech
nicalities of the law rs it now exists, in order
that we may avail ourselves of their knowledge
and experience, in reconstructng the State.
! Resolned, That copy of these proceedings BIO
sent the Raleigh Standard for publication.
| GILBERT DIXON, Chm.
| HENRY JOHNSTON, Sec'y.
Philadelphus District, April 8th, 1867.
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Death of Joseph b. Hinton.

We learn that this venerable and worthy
man formerly citizen of Raleigh) depart
ed this life on the sth inst ant He died at
the residence of his son-in-law, Isaiah Res
pass, Esq, in the town of Washington,
where he had resided for some twelyemonths
past.
Mr.. Hinton had reached ripe old age
His life had been an active one, marked by
the yicissitudes of fortune. In his early
manhood he was leading politician in his
section of the State, and enjoyed to a large
degree the confidence of his constituents
In his later years he turned his attention to
theology and medicine. He was cast in a
large mould, physically I'D mentally; and
if he had applied himself steadily and ha
bitually to any one of the learned professions
he would have achieved distinction among
the first. The writer of this was acquainted
with him for twenty-five years. He can tru.
ly say, that though peculiar in some OF his
honesty, and enlightened and commanding
intellect He belonged to the " old school,
of gentlemen, and was among the last of the
generation who took an active part in the
political struggles of 1924 between Adams
and Jackson.
Mr. Hinton was a devout and humble be-
lever in the truths of the Christian religion
We learn from a frie nd that he died in hap
e 20 l,a nj
this good old mani
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We shall publish in our next, so that tn
whole world may see them, the proceeding
of the meeting of drunken traitors held /
Hillsborough on the 30th of last month";
This whole business was, if possible, dis
graceful to even such men as 10 Turner an'
John F. Lyon, who got 1t up and controlled.
it. We tell these infamous traitors that til
most condign punishment is in reserve TO
them. Their day is over. five had Mr.. Wade
or any other true Republican in the Presiden
tial chair, such cattle as 10 Turner would b.
instantly arrested and locked up in Fort Della
ware So far as this fellow 10 Turner is
concerned we tell him we defy his cowardIy
malice. His heart is as black with treason
as hell itself He is, fortunately, banned by
the Howard amendment, and Congress will
hold him down, fostering in his meanness
and treason, until he drops from sight into
inEamy and oblivion.
Does William A. Graham endorse this
meeting? 1t was held in his County, under
his own eye. The actors in it are his partic-
ular friends 1t is known that he is still re-
bellious, and we have no doubt he will do
all in his power to prevent the State from
returning to the Union under the Sherman
act.
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Markets and Financial.

NEW YORK, April 10, P. M.
Stocks steady. $50 coupons of '62 $1095
of ga $1O74; of '65 $1O75. Gold $1,374.
Cotton easier. Sales of 1000 bales
271@2S.
Wheat active and advanced SOLO.
Flour: State $10,25@$13,4O.
Corn bouyant and excited; advanced 30:
Mixed Western $1,191@$1,23. Mess por
$23.
BALTIMORE, April 10.
Cotton quiet. 271.
Flour tirmer, $13,75@15.
Corn advancing. All grades saa higher
LIVERPOOL, April 10.
Cotton closed heavy, declined id on mic
ding uplands. Sales 10000 bales middlin
uplands at 12. Orleans 124.
. LONDON, April 10.
Consols $914. Bonds $731.
New YORK, April II.
Cotton quiet at 27sa28.
Gold $1,365.
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To the Republicans at the North.

Our friends in the Northern States are
rich, powerful, and possess many great ora
tors and statesmen. The Republican party
here has been weak and poor hitherto, but
is now fighting itself into q commanding po-
sition; yet we do appeal for aid to our
Northern friends Our platform is that of
the Republican party of the nation, and we
are the loyal element in the South-the only
leaven there is in the loaf From this time
forward it is our intention to press the CO.
horts of secession on every side, and to make
another open and desperate fight for the
Union. In our ranks are found the colored
voting population. They should be visited
and necessarily taught their duty and their
rights. We need aid. Will not our rich
and powerful friends in the North help us?
Let their great men come down and confer
with us-address our people, and SOW the
seeds of reconstruction broadcast over the
land. 1t is great work, and no effort
should be spared to ensure success.
We can also assure our friends that if their
orators come down, the people will turn out
in hundreds to hear them. Why, therefore,
should they delaya The harvest is ripe,
but the laborers are few.
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Gov. Orr,s Speech.

We are tempted to make some comments
on the extraordinary speech of Gov. Orr, de-
livered at the banquet in Charleston, on the
I'd instant; but, Under the circumstances,
and especially as the speech was delivered
in the presence of the military commander
of District No. 2, with his APPARENT approval,
we fo.bear.
We must say, however, that we deprecate
the tone and much of the substance of this
speech. There appears to be disposition
to excite prejudice in the minds of the col
ored people against the government. on &C
count of the tax on cotton and the illusions
to yankee emissaries"- coming among the
colored people to instruct them, evinces a
bitter, contracted, sectional spirit, unworthy
of a Governor who processes to be national
and loyal in his views. Gov. Orr also as
sails the Republican party, and throws the
whole weight of his influence against the
effort which is being made to establish a
Republican party in his State. We think
we have had quite enough of South Carolina
politics. All our woes may be traced to the
wicked act of that State, when, in her pride,
arrogance and self-will, she made the plunge
of disunion in 1860, and dragged other
States along with her into the vortex of fire.
and blood, and anarchy from which we have
not yet fully emerged. 1t becomes such a
State to sit down very meekly in the valley
of humiliation, and submit to such terms as
the conqueror may impose The misguided
people of that State ought to be glad to be
admitted within thefolds of the Republican
party. One thing, at least, is certain, they
will hardly be able to entitle themselves to
participation in the benefits and blessings
of the Union while they put forward such
men as their leaders as Wade Hampton and
Gov. Orr, and pursue course calculated to
continue the bad feeling which unfortunate
ly exists between the North and the South.
Gov. Orr evidently needs to be reconstruc-
ted. He will not get his State back in the
Union by such speeches as that delivered by
him on the occasion referred to.
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FOR the 61annn..

- - For she oranqar,
MEssRs. EDITORS Il am proud to SEQ f.,
the old North State is getting in wav to ou''
called one of the United States. Yes W.
former secessionists and Union haters ho%'!
! with fury and smart under the ban thew D"'
richly deserve. Do they rememberin 1851
they denounced and threatended men for wv
tering Union sentiments? have but litT
sympathy for many of them, but bpI;a%"
they should suffer the fruits of their n~'
folly and madness. Many Of them will wy
deavor to turn their tune to the metre n
Unionists, but this Union can never bc s.G
with such men in power. Look back to fl.
happy days of yore and compare them w;,H
the last five years. Can any man with con
mon intelligence trust again such men .,
those who came so near sweeping every We
tige of liberty from this once grand and eo
rious old Commonwealth Ihaye ever 6so,
Unionist, have suffered on account of NV
Union sentiments, yet l can forgive tbose :,
our citizens who were mislel by their lead
ers; but those leaders who with Satap.Iiks
madness had as motto, tits better to rpim
in hell than be ruled in Heaven can6@.
sympathise with, care not how much tbr,
own bitter consciences may lash them. M,
io" hluSh oobS5 iSSo lAity pN'ii9l lcT Tor
their infuriate madness. l want them IA
give place to better men-men who, if tbs
people of North Carolina had needed IN
1861 and since, would have placed her siIs
by side with her Union sisters and guided
her safely over the quicksands of secession
and almost ruin.
Messrs. Editors, there are many men Win
were prosecuted for their opinions sake
Men who like you were threatened, apdT
may say, mobbed, who can enter into tbi,
work of reconstruction-men whom al
classes. with one exception, can trust. When
the affairs of State get in the hands of such
men, guided as they will be, by wisdom and
patriotism, and with due regard for the
Union of our fathers, in spite of disfranchis.
eel rebels, I believe North Carolina will
again resume her former prosperity and all
good citizens can resume the good old song,
"There's life in the old land YETI
At least, there's a CLEAN of light ahead. Men
who brought US to those gloomy times are
fast sinking into obscurity, and we shallsoon
have better men to guide us, and pray God
they may guide us on to Union and happi.
ness. NASH
Nash County, N. G.
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Republican Meetings in Davidson and
FOrsythe Counties.

The Salem Observer, of the 9Th inst, con-
tains the proceedings of a Republican meet
ing in Davidson and one in Forsythe Coun-
ty.
At Mt. Vernon, in Davidson, on the goth
of March, Jos. Miller, Esq, was called to the
chair, and F. Beck erdite appointed Secre-
tary.
Resolutions expressing the most loyal SEN
timents were adopted, and the meeting adj
dressed by DR.. j. S. johnson, NJ. Martini.
Jno. H. Boner, and F. Beckerdite, Esqs.
At Chalk Level, in Forsythe, on the 30tll
sen President and H. A. Norris, Secretary
Among others the following resolutions,
were adopted:
Be it further resolved, That the motto of
our flag and party is Union, Liberty and
Equality"
BE it further resolved, That we heartily
endorse the proceedings and platform of the
loyal Convention recently held in the city OF
Raleigh.
Be 1t further resolved, That we are sorcy
displeased with the action of the Chief Mag
istrate of North Carolina, Governor Worth,
mics of the Union.
Be it further resolved, That we desire to-
see all disloyal men hastily removed from
civil offices, and wish to see none but Re-
publican loyalists participate in the work of
reconstruction.
Be it further rssOzced, That we think honor
is due to Messers. Wilson and league, our
representatives in the last General Assembly.
for the patriotic course they pursued whilst
engaged in legislating with that body.
Be 1T further resolOed, That we desire to-
see full protection extended to the freedmeu
in the exercise of the privileges recently
granted them by Congress.
The meeting was addressed by Jne, IT.
Boner, DR. J. L. johnson, Messrs stanBuck,
Wheeler and Martin.
We see that other meetings are called in
Forsythe. We are glad to see tia. work
progressing so finely.
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THE CROPS OF SOUTHERN ILLIo1s.-
In the tier of counties in Central Illinois
but limited breadth of land had been
sown to wheat the past fall. The sew
eral SHOWS during the winter, lying in
some localities even until now, preserv-
ed the growing wheat, and tended to
hold it from the approaches of severe
frost in fine condition. AS the snow
disappears wherever wheat was sown,
it looks well and promises an abundant
yield. Comparatively little winter
wheat has been sown in Central Illinois.
Wherever sown it will yield plenteously.
In Egypt, and especially through the
tier of counties in the latitude of st.
Louis, an unusually large breadth has
been sown to wheat. 1t never promis-
ed better.
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,EMIGRANTs FRoM NoRTH-CARoLINA
TO VENEZUELA The schooner United
States sailed yesterday for Venezuela
with a cargo of about fifteen living
souls, destined to settle 6 for better,
for worse" in that yet untried land
The scheme did not prove popular here,
md number of those who were lndu-
ced to venture their, lives were poor
miserable creatures who had worn
threadbare in this country, and could
not be much worse off anywhere. An
equal proportion were reckless, disslpa-
ted Adventures, some Of whom are
happy riddances. There were only a
few wel1-to do, Misunderstanding Peo-
pie in the party Wilmington DIS
batch.
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THE friends of Hon. Thaddeus Stevens,
Re preventative i'll Congress from Pennsyl-
va via, will be glad to learn that he is recov-
eri ng from his recent temporary illness. Mr..
St, ,vens has not been confined to his bed
sin ce Wednesday last, as has been stated.
Al .hough somewhat exhausted from his re-
Ger It arduous labors, he has been able to sit
up part of each day. He hopes to ride out
to-, lay. There are few men who have at
tail led to the ripe age of Mr.. Stevens so
Wig orous as he. Long may he live, is the
pra yer of every true friend of the Republic
Wa h Chronicle
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We have already stated that Gov. shar-

We have already stated that Gov. Shar-
key, in behalf of the State of Mississippi,
has filed bill in the Supreme Court of the
United States to test the gconstitutionallty
the Sherman reconstruction act. So much
for Mississippi But it seems Georgia is
also in the field. A telegram from Gov.
Jenkins, of Georgia, dated Augusta, April
9th, says: 81 will file bill in the Supreme
Court tomorrow for the relief of Georgia"
For the relief of Georgia" Jenkins, " thou
reasonest we'll" A short time since Gov
Worth was to test the reconstruction act be
fore the Supreme Court, but 1t seems he ha :,
changed his mind, and he and Gov. Orr are
apparently to acquiesce, while Sharley and
Jenkins, adopting different course. are to
try the question before the Court. If thes
Governors only had chance, with wha
cina would they rally their people to .Jfgh
against the United States! But their bill
for relief" will come to naught. Than
God, we have Congress of the Unite
States The President may pardon traitor
and give the light of his countenance t
cepperheads and rebels, and the Suprem
Court may he regarded as forum in whic
treason may sun itself, and gather ne'
strength for its wicked assaults on the TEN
pie of our liberties but Congress- like tn
Alleghanies, will stand every storm that ma
beat upon it. Thank God for the Congress
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Why is lady's dress like roast goosei
Because it has been basted.
News From Washington.

WASHINGTON, April 10th.
The credential of Hon. Matthias E. Manly,
Senator elect from N. c., were presented and
laid on the table.
Fcssenden and Yates were the only Sena-
tors who voted against the ratification of
the Russian treaty.
Ex-senator Stockton was rejected as Min
lister to Austria.
Gov. Morton, Senator from Indiana, will
deliver the address to the negro celebration
on the 10Th. inst.
The Russian treaty makes the cession and
rights of possession complete and absolute,
on the exchange of notifications, without
waiting for formal delivery. The fortif-
cations and military posts are to be imme-
diately delivered up to the United States
The Russian troops are to be withdrawn as
soon as practicable. The United States pays
$1,000, 900 in gold, at the Treasury at Wash
ington, within ten months after the exchange
of ratification.
The cession is free and unencumbered by
any reservations of privileges, franchise,
grants, or possessions, by any companies of
Russian or other nationalities, or except
merely private and individual property ho
ers. All rights of dominion will pass to the
United States. The ratifcations arc to be
exchanged at Washington, before the 18th
of June, or the treaty falls.
The Continental domain acquired is about
$4,000 square miles, and the Islands will
increase it to 100000.
The private and individual property of
the civilized inhabitants is to be respected
The churches built by the Russian govern
ment are to remain the property of the resi-
dent members of the Greek Oriental church.
The civilized inhabitants may remain three
years in the territory, without FORGETTING their
allegiance to Russia. Those choosing per-
manently to remain will become American
citizens and will be protected in liberty,
property and religion. The unciviIized
tribes are put on the same footing as the
Aborigines of this country.
WASHINGTON, April II.
The President is quite indisposed and his i'll
ness will probably prolong the Senatorial ses-
sion.
Georgia's petition is signed by Messrs Black.
Brent, Cowan and OConner, with certificate OF
Gov. Jenkins attached. 1t prays for an injunc..
ton against Secretary Stanton, Gems. Grant and
Pope.
The proceedings of the Court, tomorrow, are
looked for with intense anxiety. Some Of the
New York papers have made arrangements fora
| verbatim report OF the argument
The proof of Georgias petition was read last
night by Chas O'Connor, who probably wrote
| 1t.
Baltimore voted for Convention and Sunday
cars, by small majority. The result iu the Stale
is doubtful.
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THE COURTS.
MONDAY, April s, 1867.
Supreme Court of the United States.

Supreme Court OF the united states.
Ordered, That the following allotment be
made of the Chief Justice and associate
justices of the Supreme Court of the United
States among the circuits, agreeably to tho
act of Congress in such case made and pro-
vided:
For the first circuit, Nathan Clifford, as
sociate justice.
For the second circuit, Samuel Nelson, as
sociate justice.
For the third circuit, Robert c. Grier, as
sociate justice.
For the fourth circuit, Salmon P. Chase,
For the fifth circuit, James NJ. Wayne, as
sociate justice.
For the sixth circuit, Noah II. Swayne. as
sociate justice.
For the seventh circuit, David Davis, asso-
ciate justice.
For the eighth circuit, Samuel F. Miller,
associate justice.
For the ninth circuit, Stephen J. Field,
associate justice.
The circuits are as follows, viz:
Fist circuit Maine, New Hampshire, Masss
chusetts, and Rhode Island.
Second circuit, New York, Vermont, and
Connecticut.
Third circuit, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and Delaware
Fourth circuit, Maryland, West Virginia,
Virginia, North Carolina, and South Caro-
lima.
Fifth circuit, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
Sixth circuit, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky,
and Tennessee.
Seventh circuit, Indiana, Illinois, and Wis
consin.
Eighth circuit, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas, and Arkansas.
Ninth circuit, California, Oregon, and Ne
vada.
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i cebergs have made their appearance so
tho ,kly in the Atlantic ocean that vessels be-
TIVE en- this country and Europe find some
diff iculty in avoiding them.
' Why is weather-cock like loafer7 Be-
caus We he is constantly going round doing
moth ling.
Je hn s. G. Abbott says gas is not a
gent el light in Paris, Wax is used by the
ton. --
VIII y was Adam the swiftest runner in the
world Because he was first in the human
race.