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s- ..- WEDNESDAY, reD. 10, loOo.V
I The Convention was called to order at 10
/ o'clock President Cowles in the chair. A
4, Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Pritchard of the Bap
N Mr. r'Ab Abbott presented t co.nlnsnica.ion
from John A. Rich. of Bladcn. Il ..1
Mr. Abbott, petition from Mrs. r. B.
Suinlion D.. .. Is. Hgl ..
Petitions from two other parties were pre-
sented Ivy Messrs Rodman and Mcdonald, of
Chatham. ..fi... en- erl. s
Mr.. Galloway, memorial from fifty citi
zens of New Hanover Referred.
Mr. Rodman from the Judiciary committee
reported favorably to the divorce of Hay
nan from his wife, also Of Overton from his
wife sgs. ---s 1sf..5. o.. -..-- .,. ....es
Mr. Jones, OF Washington, moved that the
rules be suspended. 5gau +
Mr.. Bradley was called to the chair, and
President Cowles took the floor. He OBJ
jected to the needless manner in which the
Convention was about to, proceed to the
consideration of these reports Not even
the yeas and nays were called. 1t had been
hitherto the glory of North-C Carolina that
those whom God had bound together, were
not foolishly and lightly put asunder, In
some of the Northern States the laxity of
the laws in this respect had increased i'm
morality. He protested against the intro
duction of such condition of affairs here.
A delegate from one of the Western counties
in the Convention of 1865 lost his political
popularity by voting for divorce, &c. He
warned the Convention of the danger and
unpopularty of the affair." The success of
the Republican party of the State might be
endangered if one or two hundred divorces
were granted here At least the matter
should be properly discussed and the facts
go upon record. As the matter stood he
protested against it. ....
Mr. Jones, of Washingto, said that the
President should have reserved his slecture for
another time He did not fear the unpopu-
larity of the measure He could stand up
in Tyrrell and Jones upon this question.
No one had higher regard for the marital
vow than he did. Mr.. Jones read the pa
pers in the Overton case.
President Cowles said that he felt honored
by having been called to preside over this
body, and he felt it his duty upon this occa-
sion to warn the Convention of its danger.
This was an aggravated case. but should the
Convention go into all these family quarrels,
it would be here for months. The Courts
were open aud that was the place to settle
such matters. He regretted the reading of
such reports as had just been read. Let not
this Convention mistake its vocatiOn-it has
come to make Constitution-and not to
dlabble in family quarrels. 1t had no time
to waste. He moved to postpone indef-
nitcly -
Mr.. Ashley said the hour for special order
had arrived.
Mr.. Gambler moved to postpone special
order until vote on divorce be taken.
Mr.. Rodman insisted that the last motion
was out of order. s-.r ~
Mr.. Bryan said that the Convention was
ready to postpone, in his belief, the whole
of this matter.
After much discussion on the rule of or
iler, Mr., Ashley moved to lay the motion on
tile table. Agreedto. r-e1Hs
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Rkits1lcls aErafIsen JACKSON cdts,4EY

a-l,Tfr-ST f>-I------ >-->>'-~ -'--r~ -
1 r., According to previ;onls, notice a meeting
oof the Republicans Of ,Jsptaon county !. n.
5Cs,INes held at Webster, "a Friday tie 1sh
day Of February, 1853. y -
On motion, Rev. E, D. Brendle was called
70 the Chair, and E. P. Stillwell requested
TO act as Secretary. -, s5.a
The object Of the meeting being explain
ed by r. H. Cannon, Esq, the following
resolutions were offered by NJ, NJ Brown,
EiiI aiaa,ss ssa was saEdia'y and unsnils0qslly
Rssoluea, That ". G. b. Garrett, of Hay
wood county, he appointed the Delegate OF
this county to the Republican State Nomi.
mating Convention. to be held at Raleigh on
the 26thinst; and that he he instructed that
Hon. W. w. Holden is the choice of the
Republicans of this county for the nomina.
ton for Governor; and that the Hon. H, A.
Jones, of Asheville,is the choice for Repre-
sentative to the Congress of the United
States; and that W. G. B. Garrett is, re-
quested to represent us in any other nomi-
nations to be made at said Convention.
Resolred, That the Asheville Pioneer be
requested to publish these proceedings, and
the Raleigh Standard be requested to copy
the same. E. D. BRENDLE, Chm'n.
E. p. STILLwELL, Secy.
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EVENING SESSION.

The Convention assembled at n o'clock,
Pres. Cowles in the chair. Ft
The roll was called.
PREsENTAMess Abbott. Andrews. Ayd-
lott Barnes, Benbow, Bluine. Carter. Cand-
Ter, Congleton, Cox. Daniel, -Duckworth,
Durham, Ellis. Enpes. Etheridge, Fisher,
French. Of Rockingham, Fullings George,
Grant, of Wayne. Grant, IF Northampton,
Gunter Harris, Of Wake, Harris, of Frank-
lin, Hay Hayes, Of Rel,eson, Hayes, of Hall
fax, Hsllowell, Hyrnah. Jones, of Caldwell,
King. Of Lincoln, King. of Lenoir, Kinney,
Lee, Lcgg. Long, McCuhhins, Merritt. Nc
Donald, of Chatham, Morton. Mullican,
Murphy, Nance, Newsom, Patrick, Parks,
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REMARKS OF DIR. NICHOLSON,
o.. OF PERoUIMAEs COUNTY, .fs
When the 9Th Section cf the Bill Of Rights
s.5f 1t apas u,,dey consideration 5 H1vts

Wien the 6thi Seets0Is 81 tte BtI q I1fS3At8
9al 38 was unde,. consideration. 8 73
: He did not rise TO make speech-espccially
should he not join in the attack upon tire dele.
gate from Gullford, who had been rather merci
Iessly handled in this debate. The delegate wns
evidently lighting in lost cause, and itwere
apity il he does not cease his opposition until he
goes down with bis cause. lie compares the
State TO dead mani shall compare 1t TO an in
sane man. ; The acts of tie insane man are not
valid nor cognizabe in Law during the period Of
insanity. But after reason is restored he again
becomes responsible both for present conduct
and for that also which occurred before his In
sanity Old North Carolina shows signs of re-
turning reason. Her individual identity was not
destroyed by attempted secession any more than
the personal identity of a man is destroyed by an
attack of insanity. Her good old compass poin-
ted long and truly to the polar star of unsuliied
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mics. Gov. Vance is consistent in wicked
ness. In this respect he takes the palm. H1s
language, like that of all hopelesslys lost
spirits, still is. ~. ,v,,.l b s,g.
"What though the field be lost? Allis NOT ios''
The upcopou uerable will, and study of revenge
Immortal hate, and courage never to submit Or
Weld {" 81. .-..... - rt ss.zF F..
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oFFICIAL.
Proceedings of the Convention,
REPORTED BY JOS. W. HOLDEN.
EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION. g..
TUESDAY. Feb. 18, 1868.
The Convention assembled at o'clock,
in the Commons Hall, President Cowes in
the Chair.
Mr.. Galloway offered substitute for the
committees report on suffrage.
Mr. Graham, of Orange, addressed the
Convention in favor of the minority report
offered by himself and Mr.. Durham. His
remarks will appear hereafter
Mr.. Mcdonald, of Chatham, then addressed
the Convention in favor of universal suffrage.
His remarks will ais" appear hereafter, as
there is not now space for them.
Messrs. Latin and King, of Lenoir, ad-
dressed the Convention. Their remarks
being prepared by themselves, are published
to-day. 5.....,,
Mr.. Watts claimed the floor for to morrow
The Convention adjourned.
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For the Standard.
REPUBLICAN MEETING In CABARRUS.

At q meeting Of the Republicans of Cabarrus
G county at Concord on the 18th of February, VIM.
I. Blume, VIM. M. Coleman and Samuel Partee
were unanimously chosen delegates to represent
the Republicans of Cabarrus in the Rennblican
Convention to be held in Rcleigh on the 18th Of
February. A YOsT So, "a
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Read the able and interesting speech of
Mr.. Pool, on the questioned Suffrage, 1.-The
Standard to-day. While awe,nmy not agree
with Mr.. .Poolin all hisLpdsitions, we COM
mend his remarks as well-conceived, welex
pressed, and highly creditable to him as
man OF talent
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q lFs'EBRu 8 E!IBE3 ] q E'. ! 526, 1868,

integrity, and although secsssion IKE sn adverse
time swayed It's needle irresistibly around until
It pointed to yonder sun, set a that current
passes away, already We see that oldineedle again
snobly traversing as In odeu time and trust 1t
will yet point, with all its wonted faithfnness, TO
the great centre of uublemished honor and dcredlt,
and point thither till governments be mo longer
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Turpsn.y Feb On

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 1868.
The Convention assembled in the Com.
mons Hall at 10 o'clock.
President Cowles being absent on motion
of Mr. Heaton,
Mr.. King, Of Lenoir, was called to the
Chair.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hood Of the Conven.
tion.
President C. took the Chair.
The journal was read and approved.
A correction was demanded in the journal
!. Mr.. Mcdonald, of Chatham, II report from
the select committee in favor Of Sheriff
Guthrie, of Orange County, read and laid
over. ..
Mr. Nicholson an ordinance respecting
homestead. Printed.
Ordinance by Mr.. Robbins of Berthe
Laid over.
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over In Its natural position. 1here IL no
rivalry or hostility between Wilminton and
Fayetteville, for they are connected by the
indissoluble tie Of interest. As to New
Hanover being disposed to monopolize the
Sd district, facts proved otherwise. .
Mr.. Mann said there was no personal feel
ing in the opposition of himself and col
league. There was n strong feeling against
the change. and that was the reason they 0p-
posed it. New Hanover had been always
drawback to the Sd district.
Mr. Turner said that his County did not
approve the change made perhaps for the
benefit of two or three men, or five or six
He moved TO lay on the table
Mr. Sweet said the existing arrangement
was made by the JohDsonian Convention OF
1865. and this Convention would no doubt
discover necessity for change. There wss
no wisdom in laying on the table.
The motion to table was withdrawn.
Mr.. Hsod moved 10 recommit tho whole
matter, with instructions to the oommittee
to report the districts rs they were in '65.
Mr.. Sweet opposed. He said the two CON
smercial emporiums Of the State were now In
that district, and their interests were coa-
ficting. and no man could represent both to
the satisfaction Of both. This change would
render all the districts more equal in regis
tered voters He hoped the motion to de-
feat would he defeated. s alt
Mr. Conglcton said the natural location Of
New Hanover recommended the change. Il
will also tend to equalize the voters. II will
give both Newbern and Wilmington fsir
Glance politically and nd-commerciaily. s>-r-
Mr. Mann hoped tho motion to recommit
would prevail. Hc said the opposition was
strong to this change, and he hoped the
Convention would act wisely. ss5
Mr.. Morton desired to have Stanly stricken
from the Bird and attached to the ffth, If
this change can he made He hoped the
Convention would recornmit. i7Ea
- Mr.. Hood said perhaps he was mistaken
in relation to the statement OF tho lst dis
trict being the most populouA but this was
nevertheless an unnecessary change. In ewo
or three years, when there was a. censas,
these changes would he made s
$ The motion to rccomnit was lost, ny dt'
yuisiop, yeas 9S. nays 40, Fsts
- Mr. Heaton moved that the bill be put on
Its final reading ~ lsils,3g ~ g
. Mr.. Morton moved to put stanly in tho
9Th district tsasasa siI so %r1T
80 MI. Teurgse said stsnly WINS one hundred
cmles from, the 6tli.iiaa ,sss s!sc ~ "a
e Mr.. Morton made 1t 6th.exs - saef
,zcT The amendment wasiost. = .ZiEE
Mr.. Hood moved to strike out New Han
over from the 81 and put itinsthe 2nd.l-
Mr.. Abbott objected to factions opposi-
ton. He desired a square vote.
Mr.. Hood said he would not otter face'ous
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BORDER AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Virginia and North Carolina Agricultural
Fair-sound Advice from the President Of
the Society Chnracteristic Address by Ex-
Governor vance-The Raccs-Arrcst Of q
Pickpocket.
DANvILLE, Va, Oct. 20, 1865.
The fair OF the Border Agricultural Society Of
virginia and North Carolina commenced to-day.
The exhibition Of stock, machinery and useful ar
tcles IL very fine. The fair will continue four days.
seven thousand persons were present today from
various States. Colonel william T. Southerlln,
President OF the society delivered an address. He
Many persons are disposed to give up in despair
unless their own political views prevail. To all such
he would say let the approaching election for Prest
dent 90 as Il may, you cannot hope tosprosper In
business unless you put forth proper EFFORT each inl
divldua for himself. We may reasonably hope that
In any event we have the worst OF our trouble
We have nearly II not quite reached bottom. The
next turn Of the wheel VIII be upwards The country
cannot any more endure q paralyzation OF one sec
ton than the human body can one side. The South,
now disabled and paralyzed must be restored 20
vitality or the whole country must perish. IL Ia but
reasonable TO hope that whoever may be exalted TO
the nigh position OF President OF the United states
VIII 80 far forget party as to view with patriotic
eyes ms whole country and adopt policy that VIII
speedily place all the States OF the Union an ca al
lootng, ana use his power and position In restoring
the country 10 prosperity and peace. Thia was an
UNDERTAKING that would command the confidence
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URUGUAY.


The Allies Reported AZ Crossing the Tebi-
cuari-A Triumvirate Appointed In Para.
guay-Movcmcnts Of the Contending Ar.
mies-COmmercial and Financial News.
MoNrEvIDEo, sept. A-9:35 p. NJ.
The mall steamer from Paraguay has arrived at
Buenos Ayres, bringing the following ntelllgence:-
The United States steamship Wasp has gone up to
Asuncion.
The Brazilian squadron IL at villeta where Lopez
Is encamped on range Of hills, occupying a very
formidable position. The allied army Ia stiT cross
ing the Tebicuar The general order Of the day to
march on Asuncion and the troops will only halt for
O few hours on the right bank OF the Tebicuari.
In Pillar; 1t is sort OF trumvirate where all de-
spatchcs &C., connected with the provisional GOV
eminent OF Paraguay are attended to.
limbo Ia abandoned. The base OF supplies has
been established in Pillar About 1000 Brazilians,
and Commander Morales with his battalion, remain
up. Osorio, with the vanguard s ten leagues north
west OF the Tebicuari. Lopez according to Coronel
Martinez, has about a. 900 men, the very flower OF
his army and also large cavalry force and immense
supplies OF ammunition. He retreats to villa RIGA,
where IL is thought he win make his stand. The
railway Is destroyed. Two small iron-cads have
gone up to Matte Crosse TO clear the river.
In Buenos Ayres Congress Is discussing new Gus.
tom House bill. The export duty on live stock has
been abolished. Exchange on England 40, per sup
Elementary mail. National bonds have fallen some
what. The last price 52f. Gas shares co. sold ut
90 per cent premium. Hides and wool, no trnnsac-
tions. Talow 1rm and large arrivals from the coun-
try.
Money easy. Discount rates 0 to 70 per cent
premium.
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r. u r O p e.

The French transatlantic mail steamship Pereirc,
Captain Duschene, from Havre the 9Th and Brest the
10th OF October arrived at this port yesterday even
Ing after an excellent voyage, bringing report in
detail OF cable kilograms dated the last named
day, late the mails on board the Cunard steam
snip Russia from Liverpool.
Constantinople papers to the 3Oth Of September
have come TO hand by way Of Paris. The Leronc
Herald writes follows the ministerial changes
consequent on the absence OF Fuad Pacha:-
The even temporary retirement Of Fuad Pacha
from the councils oil his sovereign cannot but ne gen
orally anddeeply regretted both in the East and the
West as well account of the loss to the states
manship OF the empire and we may say, to the
diplomacy OF Europe at not uncrtcal juncture, as
on personal grounds for its causea protraced III
ness which has length utterly incapacitated his
Highness from continuing to discharge those impor-
tant and onerous services which he has rendered to
the state Tor many years past with such conspicuous
ability tact and amenity.
The death is announced at Montpelier OF Colonel
Dupin, whose dashing conduct in command of the
French counterguerilla formed one Of the most tell
ing episodes Of the late Mexican campaign.
M. Guizot completed his eighty-sccond year on the
9Th Of October
Within the last few days, says GaJndnt's Messed
ger OF the 10Th instant, several papers have been cir
culating statement to the effect that Count Walew-
ski left his heirs large fortune. We have reason to
believe that the deceased statesman died in very
moderate circumstances. 1t Is true that the En-
peror gave him large estate in the Landes, but ex-
tensive works have to be carried before the pro-
perty. which has never brought In anything, can sup
ply his heirs with the legitimate income which the
Emperor wished to secure 10 the honest man whose
tenure Of the highest positions were never turned to
account to increase his fortune. The hotel in the
Avenue Montague Is not by any means the vast
mansion that Is represented 1t is q small private
house, very tasefully butt at Count walewskl's own
expense AS regards the two other estates, one IL q
small country house at st. Cermain-ca-Laye, the
other very modest chalet the banks OF the Lake
Of Geneva, near Evian.
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TINE cuHAso STEAMERS AND BosTuH TRAVEL.

From the Boston Traveller, Oct. 1871
We are authorized by the parties themselves TO state
the substance OF Interview that took place last
week at the Office OF the Cunard Steamship Company
I'm New York, with Sir Edward Cunard himself.
prominent merchant OF this city arranged TO meet
an eminent banker at his ONCE In Wall street for the
purpose OF having joint interview with Sir Edward
Cunard. The banker, having previous engagement,
requested the merchant to take his 1.-THE bankers card
10 Mr.. Cunard at his Office, Bowling Green. The
merchant compiled and called on Mr.. Cunard, ask
ing at what hour it would be convenient for the in
tcrvlew. Mr.. Cunard acccded to the proposed hon r.
one O'Clock, but was curious TO know what as
the particular subject for which the inter-
view was desired. The merchant replied,
..Your steamship connection with Boston,
steamer week there" Butt said the merchant,
1--WE desire more than that. We wish to load your
steamers back.n mo use," SAID Mr.. Cunard, 1--WE
have tried that; an ounce OF experience Is worth
pounds OF advice. You may talk much as you have
q mind to-; Boston can never control the business OF
the west;' and upon this he tore the card OF the
banker into fragments and scattered them upon the
floor. Will any one hereafter undertake TO deny
that Mr.. Cunard has 'tsnubbed Boston, We have
the satisfaction however, OF knowing that certain
arrangements arc In progress through which Boston
can afford TO be Independent even OF the Cunard
line, and when these arrangements are perfected our
merchants can afford 10 turn the cold shoulder on
this woudbe monopolist, and trust to their own
resources TO vndicate the commercial importance OF
Boston.
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ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.

Reports Of Horrible Atrocities Committed by
Lopez, Observation-Disclosures Dragged
from the American Legntion-Thc best
Families Of Paraguay the victims-sum.
mary Of the Situation-Cattle and sheep
Trade-Financial and Commercial.
BUENos AYREs, Sept "a, $685.
The war on Paraguay Is closing with the bloodiest
chapters Of history. The defence by Lopez Of his
native land, rising to grandeur when It has been
marked by justice, is now assuming the relentless
cruelty and heartlessness OF the tigers OF the same
lungles II appears now, as the curtain rises on the
INTERIOR that the unanmity OF the Paraguayans was
was not only from ardent love OF Lopez but also
nom intelligent fear Of him. His rule as President
has been absolute, and as occasion offered he has
not shrunk from INJECTING punishments Of any kind
or degree. We have heard rumors Of recent con-
spiracies against him, but now we have the san
culinary details
While the Paraguayan army was at Tebicuari, on
July 1, Lopez heard Of ON extensive conspiracy
against him at the capital, Asunclon. lie Drst called
to his camp the commander Of the post, Captain
0omez, who was conveyed in irons, examined by
torture ana died under is infection. Colonel Denis,
OF cerro Leon, next arrested, and he and all his
ApDordinates were ehot. On the same day two
brnes OF Lopez arrived at headquarters In chains,
and thc aid-de-camp OF one of them was instantly
executed. Many Of tho principal plen Of Asunciou
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scrrnuo,s speech to the PEOPLE.

The following Is the text OF the speech delivered
by Marshal SerTano, from the balcony OF the Home
oce In Madrid OH the day OF his entry into tue capt.
tall
PEOPLE OF MADnID:-The revolution has tri-
umphed, thanks 10 the patriotism OF the navy, the
efforts OF the army, 10 the civic virtues and udgmcns
or the people, and above all 10 the all OF Divine
Providence. The national rising was Just, and the
Almighty has given strength to our arms 10 over
come the tyranis wio were depressing Us. The rev.
olution has so far only completed It's nrst stage 10
be consolidated completely In order that it may bear
the fruits have reason to expect great sacrifices
and great virtues are necessary. Selfl0Yc, egvtis-
teal tendencies and exciusiyeneSS, OF whatever
nature II may be, would be fatal TO u. Let US
be guided by the sacred love OF country .ct M be
inspired by the recollection Of glorious national
traditons let W. remember that Spain Is sun the
nation OF st. Quentin, OF 1908, OF 1854, aai have
only to contribute ourselves little to her glory 10
completely change the aspect or that generous
country, SO worthy OF d better fate. We viii point
out TO you the path OF liberty; follow it ia al con-
fdence, but Ia advancing with prudence, and with
out for one moment departing from the observance
and we feel confident that you Will follow our cx-
ample; let each man do his duty; confidence VIII 10
reciprocal, and the whole OF Europe VIII sec that
the people, said to be degraded, Is able TO give
lessons OF patriotism and grandeur 10 oil tho nations
Of the earth. Do not forget that liberty must he
mutually supporting each other render Impossible
all tyranny from above or below. promise You
that Individual rights shall be scrupulously respected
and that all reforms and economical. administrative
or political interests shall be respected and favored
by us who represent the Revolutionary movement.
will sec within the sphere OF the government men
so intelligent, SO upright and animated with such
feelings in your favor that you will not be able To
abstain from aiding and applaudng them.