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Mr.. PEBBLES, for the select cbhmittee, ap-
pointed to investigate the affairs of the Uni
vetsity; reported . resolution to raise joint
committee of investigation in the premises.
Adopted and sent to the Senate for concur
renee. ;f.-a lsS LIT
.aia BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Williams, of Yancey, resolution au-
thorizing Charles Byrd, Sheriff Of Yancey,
to collect arrears Of taxes. esle
Mr.. Davis, a bill to amend an net to au-
thorize attachments against corpor. stions
On motion of Mr.. Hutchinson, the use of
the Commons Hall was granted to- Hon. D.
L. Swain, in which to deliver a lecture this
evening, in relation to the State University.
Mr.. Mckay, by leave, introduceda bill in
relation to weights and measures, which
passed its several readings under v suspen-
sion of the rules. .'-.'eh
Mr. Horton, of Watauga, bill explana-
tory of the act granting general amnesty for
offences committed during the war.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson, u bill to au-
thorize the exchange of certain bonds issued
during the war, for internal improvement
purposes, for new bonds, was put on its Sec
ond reading.
Mesers Cowan and Richardson supported
the BILL
Mr.. Henry opposed Its passage.
The question recurring the bill passed its
fecond and third readings.
The House adjourned.
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Louisiana.

We publish telegraphic synopsis of Mr..
Eliot's bill, recently passed by the House of
Representa- ives, recognizing the State of
Louisiana. 1t is merely synopsis, giving
only the ge, leral outlines of the bill, which is
understood to be gilmore than ordinary length.
The bill is exceedingly stringent in all its
particular ); and our readers should remember
that it ap plies only to Louisiana. However,
we can no appreciate the manner in which
treason ill be dealt with in this State. The
Secession lists can also realize the fact that
they Sim ed against light and knowledge in
rejecting the Howard amendment. For now
"Their hands do shake
And tremble like leaf of aspen green,
And troubled blood on the pale facets seep!"
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!" So much to win, so much to lose,
No marvel that ye wish to choose"

Every one remembers how the rebels
humbled themselves and begged for mercy
in the spring and summer of 1866. They were
then ready to promise and to do anything to
save their property and lives. The govern
ment pitied and spared them, but this, ILL
stead of producing gratitude in their bosoms
and making them better citizens, rendered
them more rebelious and defiant. Congress
has borne with them for the long space of
fourteen months. But they have contemp-
tuously rejected every proposition to restore
the Union, save on their own terms. Con-
gress is now going to deal with them sternly
and finally. When that body does this they
will again humble themselves and beg. Let
the Unionists pay no attention to Them
They have deceived us once; that was their
fault. Ifthey deceive US again the fault will
be ours.
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The Sentinel says that Messers. Boyden-
flames Orr 6 Co., propose nothing in their
new plan, (which does not embrace in its
benefits and injuries, all the Southern people
alike!"
So Messrs. Hanes- Boyden 6 Co., accord
ing to the Sentinel, would punish the inno-
cent with the guilty. The worst secession
list and traitor would receive equal benefits
with the Union man, who was outlawed for
his principles or if one is punished, both
shall suffer alike merely because both are
born in the Southern States. One is inno-
cent, the other guilty-yet both shall share
the benefits of loyalty. or suffer alike the
penalties of treason. That is what Messrs.
Hanes-Orr, & Co. propose, according to the
Sentinel That is all that traitors desire
for then treason will be made respectable,
and loyalty odious.
The Sentinel further says that the new plan
"simply looks to a settlement of the difficult
ties between the North and South" So does
the Howard amcndment-so did the Presi-
dents policy-and so do the Congressional
enabling acts. The difference is, that the
Sentinel thinks the South whipped the North,
and, therefore, ought to dictate terms-in
other words, it wants to 60 back on its own
terms, and settle the difficulty in its own
way.
C So much to win, so much to lose,
No NM Int inh 10 oha
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w r v rrT a ~

We publish to-day, from the Chronicle,
summary of the speech delivered in the
House on the 18th, by Mr.. Stevens, and of
the speeches delivered on the 18th by Mes
srs. Kelly and Maynard. These reports are
not as full or as correct as those in the Globe,
but we have been unable to obtain copy of
the latter containing these speeches.
We had the pleasure of hearing the speech
of Mr.. Stevens. 1t was worthy of his great
reputation. The House, the lobbies and the
galleries gave him the most earnest and pro-
found attention. Every word seemed to be
listened for with interest. The effect of the
speech was palpable The House passed the
bill by vote of two-thirds, lacking one.
Messrs Kelly, Maynard, Boutwell,, Shella-
barger and Elliott are among the foremost
and most usefu. members CT the House.
Judge Kelly is warm-hearted gentleman,
and seems to take special interest in North
Carolina affairs. Mr.. Maynard, whose re-
marks we publish to-day, is man of mark.
His republican principles have been purified
and intensified by the fires of persecution
through which he has passed as Tennessee
loyalist. e 81 ,..
Mr. Maynard was kind enough to allude
to the writer of this, with Governors johnson
and Hamilton, and to say that it was not our
purpose to turn this State over to rebel rule.
This is true When we were relieved of Of
flee this State was in loyal hands, so far as
the officers appointed under the provisional
government were concerned; but in less than
three months nearly all these officers were
displaced, and the State became, as it now
is, defiant and rebelious. But Congress is
about to apply the remedy to this evil, and
we shall soon have new order of things.
Such men as Stevens, Boutwell,, Maynard,
Shellabarger, Elliott, Julian, Kelly, and Ash
ley of the House, and Sumner, Wade, Will
son, Chandler, Howard, Trumbull, Sherman,
Fowler, and Yates of the Senate, are enti-
tied to the thanks of the country, and espe-
cially of the Southern Loyalists, tor the firm
ness with which they have uniformly pressed
the work of reconstruction on thoroughly
loyal basis.
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Whatever doubt may exist in relation to
the action of the present Congress, we can
assure our loyal friends that it is settled that
the present pretended" State governments
will be abolished, and that the new govern
ments will be recognized on loyal basis.
That this will be done there is no Doubt
1t is as certain as that day follows night Let
us rejoice that it is so. We are not particu-
lar as to the mode by which this is to be
done. We are not afraid to trust the /" IRON
elads," as they are called. If it should be
the pleasure of Congress, from abundant
caution, to confide the work of re-organiza-
ton to snch whites only as can take the
Congressional test-oath and to all the blacks,
we feel sure the other Unionists of the State
who are prevented by mere technicalities
from taking this oath, will not complain, but
will unite cheerfully with the "iron-clads ~
in the work of restoration
Congress has been dilatory in the work of
restoration. The most cogent reasons exist
why this work should be done at once, but
still it should be ,oeU done IF this Congress
cannot agree upon proper bill, let the mat
ter go over to the 10th Congress. A proper
bill, passed during the month of March,
would be quite in time. Our loyal people
desire not only quick but good work. 1t is
better to take little time and do precisely
~hat Is wanted, than to hurry and make some
important and serious mistake.
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SENATE.
THuRsnAY Feb IA 1af

THURSDAY, Feb. IA, 1867.
The Senate assembled at the usual hour.
The reports of the various standing and
select committees were read, and submitted
and received.
On motion of Mr.. Cardwell the vote on the
bill making a new County to he called PAM
leo, was reconsidcred.
The bill creating this County was then re-
jected, the vote being tie, and the Speak
er voting in the negative
UNLIMITED BUSINESS %.
The bill to provide means for the payment
of outstanding bonds now due was put upon
its I'd reading.
A lengthy and animated discussion ensu-
ed which was participated in principally by
Messrs Berry and Speed. ...- -
The bill did not pass. ...ls
The balance of the evening was monopoli-
zed discussing the revenue bill. .gH
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SENATE.
SATURDAY. Feb. 16.

OhIOnDAe3 1Vs
No minister present, consequently the Sen
ate commenced business without prayer.
Mr.. Jones, of Wake, a bill to incorporate
the colored educational association of North
Carolina. Referred to committee Oh educa-
ton
The bill introduced by Mr.. Leach, of Da-
wilson, to grant diplomas to dentists to
practice, passed 2nd and Srd readings.
A message transmitting message from
the House relative to the University of
North Carolina, that committee of three be
appointed to inquire into the languishing
of said University, was received and passed.
Also message from the Governor trans
hitting letter FROM the Acting Adjutant
General of the United States, that there are
no prisoners of war hSd by the United
States government. -,
Mr.. Jones, of Wake, bill to donate the
! land tract, known as the camp Mangum
tract. to the Wake County work house. Re
| ferred to committee on propositions and
| grievances.
The resolution in relation to the Rex hos
pital fund passed 2nd and 3rd readings.
An engrossed bill to prevent the cutting
and telling timber in Pigeon river, Hay
wood County, passed its End and Bird read
ings.
Sundry unimportant bills and resolutions
were introduced and passed. .
The Senate then adjourned until 2 O'Clock
tonight.
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OF all his people do revolt from him"

Of all his people do revolt from him."
Distinguished Southern statesmen! What
principle led them to inaugurate the war :
Office! What principle inpelled them to con-
tinue the WARP OnSc What principle
animates them now2 Office 1t is ever the
same-etics, OFFICE, OFFICE, for distin-
guished Southern statesmen!
What was their stock in trade before the
war, during the war and after the war;
Abuse of the yankees md radicals. In every
state and condition of affairs, it is the same :;
sheir wisdom is mea SIRED by the amount of
abuse which they can. pour out on the yam
KEGS and radicals. Whether flushed with
victory or PROSTATE nd utterly helpless, they
always play on one Ting to the same tune
d-n the yankees and radicals.
What have they succeeded in accom-
plishingl We ask i'm all candor, what q
One thing only: they have impoverished
their country, and thr own obstaclesin the way
of its restoration; t hey have increased the
prejudices of the loyal North ten-fold, and
called down upon their own beads severer
punishment. That. is the practical effect of
their craftsmanship, and they deserve it.
When these " distinguished Southern
statesmen" had Sc cured Pres. johnson, they
were suddenly inf ated with defiance towards
The radicals. They we're going back to the
Union when they got ready, upon their own
erms. But the Northern people spoke
n Meanwhile. They voted down Messrs. John
On and Seward in the same business-like
II anner that they fought down the rebellion.
\ Notwithstanding the threats Of distinguish
d Southern statesmen" they never lowered
their terms one jot or title, and never will
until the crack of doom. Amen.
What then is the question, which now pre-
scents itself? Whether the North shall rule
the South or the South the North That was
settled by the bullet and the ballot. The
question is simply this: whether the seces-
sionists will peacably submit hereafter and
let politics alone, or be ruled by force =
There it is, in nutshell. Let them ponder
it over, and come to speedy conclusion.
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SENATE.

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 1867.
A bill to incorporate the N. c., land and
immigration aid Company passed its second
reading. w
A bill to repeal an act for the better reg
ulation of the Western plankroad passed its
End and 3rd readings.
A bill to repeal the law allowing persons
to testify in cases where there are parties
concerned was defeated. 7
A bill to amend Both sec 54th chap. rev.
code was tabled.
A bill to repeal an act to improve the law
of evidence was tabled.
A. bill to amend the jurisdiction of the
Courts over persons appointed to work the
road, was rejected. ;
Sundry other unimportant bills were con-
sidered, when the Senate adjourned.
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What has become of Mr.. Crawford,s "hell ~
to which he wanted to consign W. W. Holden
and,his friends on account OF their devoted
Unionism? .... :
Mr.. Crawford will soon be member of !,
pretended" State Legislature, and he NAV
thank his stars if he is ever permitted again
to exercise even the privilege of voting.
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DR.. RouNTREE, of Greene County, has been
prevented by indisposition from otecupying
his seat in the House for several days. He
is still quite unwell and may be Obliged to
go home for the present. He has beer "a very
attentive member, and we regret his 40 sence
from the hall, and hope it will be bat tenn
porarY.
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We learn that DR.. lobe, Special Agt for
this State, P. o. Dept, has just returned
from Huntsville, Yadkin County, where he
arrested mail-robber, named L. A. Tod, &c
ting as deputy postmaster. We would gen
fly remind those who have custody of.the
mails, that they must not trespasi too far
upon the patience of Jobe.
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AMIIsING We learn tbot IL

AMUsING.-We learn that Gov. Worth does
not intend to "give it up just So" but that
ne has sent a messenger to Washington, to-
employ Rcverdy johnson to make up o case.
for the Supreme Court to test the power of
Congress to re-organize North Caroline
This is the best joke of the season. The
Governor had better employ some one. to-
sing solemn psalms and hymns over the
corpse of his defunct government.
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bic, but subsequently withdrew the motion,
at the request of Mr.. Mckay, who proceeded
to address the House in support of the bin.
Mr.. Harper replied to Mr.. Mckay, oppos-
ing the bill, and defending the report Of the
finance committee adverse to its passage
Pending further discussion of the bill, the
House adjourned.
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Solomon johnson, a colored man, former
ly President Lincoln's barber, has been ap-
pointed first class clerk in the Treasury De
partment at Washington, with desk i'm the
Secretary's office.
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The Special Agent for the P. o, De pit, for
this State, desires to warn thepeoples.gainst
the impression that the Department. is re-
sponsible for money sent by mail. 1setters
registered or unregistered, containing mon
ey, are sent at the risk of the owner erly.
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Traitors who have SO long abused the
mercy OF the government, and who have
lorded it with high hand over the Union
lists OF the South of both races, now see their
doom approaching. Let it comet Thank
G'd, we have Congress that knows its duty
and has the nerve to perform it.
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The Howard amendment, having been rat
ineo by IL OF the 81 States represented in
congress, IS now part of the federal Com
stitution. But it will apply to tile Southern
States only as they are admitted into tho
Union.
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The Weldon State is gratifed to learn fhat
Sheriff Snow of Halifax County is probably
ono of the heirs to fortune of fifty or sixty
millions, in England.
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What it Is.

Where is the idiot that is now ready to
fall down and worship those distinguished
tatesmen," or rather extinguished, who de-
coyed the Southern people into the gins and
snares and pitfalls of secession and who are
trying to lead them further in every day p
Where is the political lunatic, the new con-
vert-who worships at that shrine? If there
be such an one
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aIf you ever marry said Roman Con-
sui to his son "let It be to woman who
has sense enough to superintend the cooking
of a meal of yictuals, taste enough to dress
herself pride enough to wash before break
fast, and sense enough to hold her tongue
when she has nothing to say"
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Legislature Of North Carolina.
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 1867.

Inc senate met at III O'CLOCK. II F
The House refused to concur in the Senate
proposition to print twenty copies of the
stay law, and on motion of Mr.. Virgins, the
Senate agreed to the House proposition to
print five copies for each member of the Gen.
eral Assembly.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The consideration OF the bill making pro-
vision for the payment of the State bonds
now due and the State debt. was resumed.
Mr.. Berry offered amendments to the ef-
feet that the act shall not extend to the pay
ment of any principal of the debt and that
the names of the officers be engraved on the
notes to prevent counterfeiting. Adopted.
Several messages were received from the
House, one proposing to go into an election
for Judge of Craven County, Mr.. Green be-
ing nominated for that office, which was
concurred in.
The hour having arrived for going into an
election for Judge of New Hanover county,
Messrs Wright, and Waddell and Meares
were put in nomination.
The Senate then balloted with the follow
ing result MIR. Wright received Is votes,
Mr.. Waddell SO, and Mr.. Meares SO. No
election
The hour having arrived, the Senate pro-
ceeded to ballot for the Judgeship of Craven
County.
Messrs. Green and Carter being the only
nominees Mr.. Cowles remarked that he had
not pledged himself to Mr. Green, he would
vote for Col. Carter
Mr. Virgins, by leave, from the commit
tee on claims reported unfavorably on the
bill for the relief of the estate of the late
Gen. L. OBJ. Branch
The Senate then went into another cleo
ton for Judge of New Hanover.
Pending the election, Mr. Avery, from the
judiciary committee, reported favorably on
the bill to remodel and change the Judiciary
of the State, which was ordered to be print
ed and made the special order for Friday at
8 o'clock.
The committee to superintend the election
of Judge of the Criminal Court of Craven
County, reported that Mr.. Green was elected.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill for the abolition of Imprisonment
for debt came up on its second reading as
the special order
A spirited and lengthy debateensued. par
ticipated in principally by Messrs. Jones'
Wilson, Speed, McCorkle and Others.
The yeas and nays were demanded, which
resulted as follows yeas "a, nays IL.
The Senate then adjourned.
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NrwPApER IN WAsHrNaroN.-T Eve
ming Leader" is the title of new daily is
sued for the first time in Washington on
Thursday. It is Of Radical persuasion, and
letter-writers say it will support Colfsx Tor
the Presidency. Its proprietos, Messrs. W.
]. Cowing, L. Hill and ]. l. Thompson, gave
q supper at Willard's Thursday night.
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Geo. Green, of Newberne, has been el ectsd
Judge of the Criminal Court Tor Craven He
is violent SecesAonist.
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A new Postofice has been establishes l six
miles west of Raleigh, at Hayes Stor e, W.
81. Page, p. N.
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SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-On yesterday,
W. S. Mason, Esq, sold at public auction in
this City the following lots on Fayetteville
St., adjoining the Messrs. Tucker new store:
Lot No. 1, 81 feet front, to A. L. Lougee,
Esq, for $3.50.
Lot No. 2, same front, to A. NJ. McPhee-
tiers, Esq, for $3.50.
Lot No. 3, same front, to P. THEM, Esq,
for 1886.
Also tract of land belonging to the es-
tate of the late VIM. Boylan, about one mile
east of the City on the Tawboro road, was
sold to Thos. Coates, Esq, for s34 per acre.
This was all valuable property, and was
sold for fine prices, considering the scarcity
of money.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

SATURDAY, Feb. 10.
The House was called to order at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.


MONDAY, Feb 10, 1857.
The House was called to order at ten
o'clock A. M. a
Mr.. Carson introduced a resolution that
the seats in the Senate chamber and Com
mons halls, be assigned, by lot, at the first
of each session to members of the general as
sembly; adopted and sent to the Senate for
concurrence.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The House resumed consideration of the
bill to exchange a certain amount of the
stock of the North Carolina Railroad COM
pany with the Cheraw and Coalfield Railroad
company, and for other purposes. Sundry
amendments were offered to the bill, and re-
jected. a ~
The question recurring on the passage Of
the bill, it failed to pass third reading.
Yeas 43, nays As. t-,,1.,
Mr.. Baker entered motion to reconsider
this vote.
Mr.. Blythe, q BILL to secure creditors.
Mr.. Harper. bin to provide for the col.
lection and payment into the treasury Of
moneys due by paying patients in the insane
asylum.
: ON CALENDAR. g-f
A bill to amend an act authorizing the
= Roanoke Navigation Company to discon-
tinue the use of their canal, sell their real
, estate, &c. tu ~ a9Tg
A resolution in favor of disabled soldiers.
A bill supplemental to an act to empower
the County Court of Mecklenburg County
to hold extra sessions, and
A l,;Il % o,oap1 on RI dip1inIeh the
cost of equity sales for partition, passed
their second and third readings.
A bill to amend the charter of the Will
mington and Weldon railroads.
|. A bill to amend the act incorporating the
| Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, and
A bill to construe an act in relation to the
maintenance of bastard children, passed
their second readings
A bill for the better suppression Of the
crimes of stealing horses and mules, was put
on its second reading. This bill has passed
the Senate and inficts the death penalty for
| the first offence. gst
Messrs. Hodnett, Jordan, Brown, Mckay
and Freeman opposed the passage OF the
| bill.
Messrs. Davis Russ, Richardson, Waugh,
| Blair, Guess and Others urged its passage.
| Mr.. Jones offered an amendment to strike
out the provision furnishing the first offence
with death, rejected.
The bill then passed its second reading.
Yeas g.; nays 80.
On motion of Mr. Russ, the use of the
Hall on Friday evening next, was granted
Gen. r. E. Colston in which to deliver q
lecture.
The House then took recess until u
o'clock, P. M.