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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD : WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1860. From the Petersburg Express. TBE ABOLITION TROUBLES IN OCOQUAN. The Ocoquan difficulties in Prince William coun- !, Va., ended on Friday, ttithout bloodshed. The lexandria Gazette, from its reporter at the place, gives the following account of the origin and termi nation of the affair: On the 4th of July last, the Black Republicans, of whom some sixty reside in the vicinity of Oco quan, instituted an association and agreed to erect a pole to bear aloft a flag with the names of Lin coln and Hamlin. The pole was accordingly erected, the following persons participating in the pole-raising: John Underwood, VV. C. Athey, Robert Cur tis, Oliver Underwood, II. V. Rives, J. VV. Miller, Wm. Davis, (boy,) Stephen Hammill, John Taylor, Andrew Underwood, Marion Urigg, T. 0. Coulter, James Gould, Thomas Rives, Jr., II. F. Duty, W. H. Johnston, T. L. Selecman, John Wright, Wm. Western, A. A. Selecman, Edw. Roberts, (English man,) Tasco Harris, (free negro,) Jiin Snyder, (free negro,) Albert Harris, (free negro.) Upon the rais ing of the pole, the pole-raisers were armed with muskets, and made quite a military demonstration. A meeting was held, at which lJIack Bepublican speeches were made by W. C. Athey and J. Wright, the latter of whom, a new comer, is said to be quite an orator. , B1IAGAD0CIA. Many persons in the neighborhood opposed the erection of the pole, believing it to be a standing menace to the peace of the county, but at first there was no indication of an attempt to disturb it. The Republicans, when spoken to on the subject, an swered that " there was no one in the county who dared to touch the pole." "There were men enough to defend it," itc. On one occasion an old resident of the neighborhood was assaulted because he had declared that the pole was a nuisance ; and on an other, threats were made to ride upon a rail a gen tleman living near by, because he had spoken South ern sentiments freely in Ocoquan. Letters were published in the Wheeling Intelligencer declaring that " the people in the county wanted the pole re moved, but had not the heart to do it." This raised much feeling in the neighborhood, and at a meeting at Bretitsville, some time last court, it was agreed that the flag was an insult to the people of Virginia, and incendiary in the object it was raised to promote, and should be torn down on Friday, the 27th day of July. THE " ItEPUBLICAN" PUEPARATIOXS. Intelligence of this determination soon reached Ocoquan, and on Monday night a Republican meet ing was held there to devise measures lor the de fence of the flag-pole. On the following morning, Mr. J. D. Athey visited Washington and sent to Gov. Letcher the following dispatch : "We, the citizens of Ocoquan, are threatened with invasion by an armed mob of three hundred men from a distant part of the county, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock M., and call upon you for protec tion in this emergency, otherwise we shall have to defend ourselves. W. C. Atoev, on behalf of citizens." To which the Governor responded as follows: "Orders will be issued at once to Gen. liunton for the protection of your citizens. John Littciier." The Governor accordingly sent orders to Gen. Hunton, who directed Col. Brawner to hold a troop of horse in readiness to give such protection as was necessary. When the dispatch was received on Tuesday night from Gov. Letcher, great rejoicing was manifested by the Republicans. Whilst in Washington, Athey made arrangements with certain Republicans to furnish 40 or 50 tire arms of approved make with ammunition therefor, which were to be sent to Ocoquan on Tuesday night by wagon. The dispatch from Gov. Letcher, how ever, induced the abandonment of this plan. At the meeting at Ocoquan, and ami J great enthusiasm, it was resolved that the pole should be defended to the death unless the assailants numbered more than three to one of the Republicans. THE WOMEN ATTEMPT TO CUT THE POLE DOWN. On the night of Thursday, several of the wives of the residents at Ocoquan, fearing bloodshed would occur the next day, attempted to demolish the pole. In the attempt, the wife of Mr. Duty was seriously wounded by a blow from her axe. The men gather ed, however, and took the women away from around the object of their attack. On the mornjing of the 27th (yesterday) the Re publicans hoisted the American flag and the party ensign bearing the name of "Lincoln and Hamlin." During the morning most of the women left the village and the place seemed quite deserted ; but no preparations were made for defence, and a memorial to the Colonel asking protection was prepared and numerously signed. At 8J o'clock, ths Prince William Cavalry, Capt. Thornton commanding, entered the village and rang ed themselves in the neighborhood of the pole. They were followed by a company about O) strong, under command of Capt M. Fit zh ugh and Maj. Carter, who paying no attention whatever to the Horsemen, quietly formed in a hollow square around the pole, facing inwards. Whilst this company was surrounding the pole, Mr. Joseph T. Janney advanced to the Captain of the troop of horse and claimed protection for his property, upon which the pole stood. THE POLE COMES DOWN. At the word of commandment, Jas. W. Jackson, of Fairfax, a stalwart yeoman, sprang forward anil gave the first blow, others followed, "redoubling stroke on stroke." During this time, there was no interruption, save the Republicans and others, who stood at corners near by, would cry out, "Ain't your axe dull ; " " Hope you're having a good time,'' &c. In a few minutes, however, there was a cry of " stand from under," and the pole came to the ground and shivered. Instantly, the crowd gave three cheers, when the "Republicans" responded by three cheeis for Lincoln and Hamlin. All wtrc quickly at work on the fallen pole, and in less time than it takes to tell, it was chopped up, and the pieces carried off The flag was sent to Brcntsville. So soon as the flag pole was leveled, Captain Fitz hugh ordered about face, and his company marched off, saluted as they went by mingled jeers and ap plause. During the evening there was some excite ment, and a personal rencontre took place between Col. Brawner and Jos. T. Janney, in which the lat ter was considerably injured. The crowd cleared away during the evening, and At sundown all was quiet. The "Republicans" say they will put up another pole on the same site. Heated Wind Stokm. A heated wind storm pas sed over a portion of Kansas on the 8th inst, which proved nearly as destructive to animal life as the re cent tornadoes that visited with such terrible effect portions of Iowa. The wind arose about half past ten o'clock, A. M., and continued until three o'clock in the afternoon. At one o'clock the mercury rose to 119 degrees, and continued so for about an hour, and then gradually began to decrease. The effect can scarcely be imagined. The wind blew a brisk gale, carrying with it a salty, sulphurous smell. Two men in attempting to cross the country from Iola tu Uutnbold, a distance of eight miles, were overtaken, and perished. There were three others ut Humbold, who were caught out with teams, which perished, the men alone surviving, and are now in a far way to recover. There was scarcely a chicken left in the country. Hogs and cattle fell in their tracks and soffocated. Various reasons and conjectures as to its cause arc given, but all unsatis factorily. Hon. John Young Bitowx. It will be seen from the following extract, that this eloquent young champion of the Democratic cause, announces his determination to support the nomination of Judge Douglas by the regular Convention. Mr. Brown is a prodigy of intellect and eloquence. He was elected a member of the present Congress from the 5th district, Ky., but has not taken his seat in that body in conseqence of his not having ar med at the age of eligibility. Extract of a letter from Hon. jfoliii Yv Brown, member of Congress from the Fifth cRstriit of Ken tucky, to a friend : - "I am for Douglas. I regard him as the nominee of the party, and having been myself supported in my race for Congress by the Democratic party, I cannot consistently turn my back on the candidate put forto Baltimore. There are not twenty voters m this county for Breckinridge. Douglas (Uw district by a very lge From the Austin State Gazette. THE ABOLITION PLOT IN TEXAS. In view of all these fires, and in consideration of the facts presented, who can doubt of the fact that there is a regular organized band of hell-hounds, who have secretly plotted the destruction of proper ty and of life? Who can they be, and what motive can they have These questions occur at once to the mind. We have not room to pursue the subject further, but we will not close without calling the attention of the citizens of Austin, and of our pa trons everywhere, to the necessity of guarding well their property, and of scrutinizing closely every stranger and every loafer who may be found among them. There are letters in this city giving accounts of serious fires at Sulphur Springs and Brenham, but our mail to-day does not bi ing us any details of the disasters at these places. The impression prevails that these extensive con flagrations in Texas are the work of northern aboli tionists, several of whom have been ordered out of Texas. The following is from an extra of the Bonham Era of tlu 17th inst: Fearful Abolition Raid Insurrection of Negroes Ossaicatomie Brown writing usXorttern Texas to be Laid Waste The Work Already Com menced. The destructive and mysterious fires that occurred throughout our portion of the State, on the 8th inst., were a theme for speculation until to-day. Some imputed their origin to the "spontaneous combustion" of prairie matches, caused by the ex cessive heat of that day, but the conviction seemed to prevail that they were the result of preconcerted arrangements set on foot by abolition emissaries, who had heretofore been expelled from the country. That this latter position was correct, is verified by the subjoined letter from Dr. Pryor, editor of the Dallas Herald: Dallas, July 15, 1800. Capt. De Lisle: Dear Sir: I write in haste that you may prepare your people for the most alarming state of affairs that has ever occurred in Texas. On the 8th of July the town of Dallas was fired, and the whole business portion entirely consumed. Every store in town was destroyed. The next day the dwelling house of J. J. Eakins was burned. After that the dwelling house of E. P. Nicholson was fired, but discovered in time to arrest the flames. On Thurs day the premises of Oil! Miller, with a large amount of grain, oats, etc., were totally consumed. This led to the arrest of some white men. A most dia bolical plan was then discovered to devastate the en tire portion of Northern Texas, extending even to the Red river counties. White men, friends of the abolition preachers, Blunt and McKinney, who were expelled from the country last year, are the instigators of the plot. The whole plan is systematically conceived, and most ingeniously contrived. It makes the blood run cold to hear the details This whole country was to be laid waste with fire, destroying all the amunition, arms, provisions, etc., to get the country in a state of helplessness, and then on election day in August, to make a general insurrection, aided and assisted by emissaries from the North, aad per sons friendly to them in our midst Their sphere ol operations is districted and sub-districted, giving to each division a close supervision by one energetic white man, who controls the ncgroe.- as bis subor dinates. A regular invasion, and a real intestine war. You all at Bonham are in as much danger as i we are. Be on your guard, and make these facts I known by issuing extras, to be sent in every direc- j tion. All business has ceased, and the country is terribly excited. In haste, vours truly, CHAS. R. PRYOR. Comment on the above would be superfluous ; i everybody will see the necessity of immediate and energetic action, and a thorough organization throughout the country, and to this end it is pro- posed that a meeting of the citizens of Fannin coun- j ty be held in the court house at Bonham, at ten 0 clock on Saturday next, when the subject will be folly discussed and measures adopted for future safety. The fires that occurred on the 8th inst, as far as we are yet able to learn, are as follows: Dallas. The entire business portion of the town, including every mercantile house in the place. Loss estimated at $400,000. B.dknap. Eight large storehouses were destroy ed. The buildings were owned by Dra. Foote and Throgmorton, of McKinney. Loss not given. Milford, Ellis county. Totally destroyed. Black Jack Grove. One large mercantile house. 1 Loss, 30,000. Waxahatchie. One house. Denton. The storehouse of J. M. Smoot, with ; the house of Jacobs, and that of Baines & Turner. Total loss estimated at $10,000. Pilot Point. One storehouse owned by J. M. Smoot, of Denton. Total loss, 10,000. Fort Worth. A mercantile house. Loss not given. , Ladonia, Fannin county. The storehouse of Mr. j E. Dupree, totally destroyed. Loss about $ 25, 000. It is also reported that two houses were burned j in Jefferson, and at Honey Grove, in this county ; one house was fired, but put out before much dam age was done. A steam flouring mill was burned at Millwood, Collin count, Texas. The correspondence in the Houston Telegraph says that these fires were undoubtedly the work of abolition emissaries; and the Telegraph has the fol lowing upon the subject : "They all appear to have been the work of incen diaries, no doubt abolitionists who arc either reveng ing themselves for having been driven from the country, or are attempting to destroy all property in that region. Words of execration all fail to do justice to the enormity of the crimes of these vil lains devils in human shape. Let them but con tinue their outrages, and not all the blood of all the abolitionists in the Union will quench the fires they are kindling." In corroboration of the above view of the origin of the fire, we give the following: On July 3d the citizens of Chapel Hill, after a calm consideration of the matter, quietly expelled from their midst three abolitionists who had been quite industrious in dis seminating their pestilent doctrines among the ne groes. The letter in the Matagorda Gazette, from which we learn the above, says: "It was proved that they had repeatedly declared that there were from three to four thousand abolitionists in Texas, and that in three years they would rule the State." The Heated Term. Our exchanges come daily with accounts of the overpowering hot weather at the South. Natchetz, St Louis, Memphis, Savan nah and New Orleans are suffering almost beyond precedent The average range of the thermometer at these points is this year far in excess of that of the past. Forty-two deaths occurred in New Orleans last week from sun-stroke, and forty from appoplexy. The whole mortality of the city was 300. The sun is said to have poured down with an intensity which the "oldest resident does not recollect to have seen equalled." In Mobile, Alabama, some half dozen cases of coup de solie.l had occurred. Heretofore it has been almost unknown in that place. Even night offers no protection. The heat was so intense that the rollers of the press of the Advertiser were melted. The thermometer stood in the shade at from 98 to 100 degrees. Six deaths are reported at Augusta, Ga. One of these was a traveller, who was overpowered while sitting in a train of cars about to leave the city. In the neighborhood of this place numerous other cases were chronicled. In Savannah, Ga., the thermometer stood last week at 90 degrees in the shade. The sea breeze was almost as bad as that from the land. Although the papers notice no deaths, it is certain that some had occurred through the instrumentality of the heat In seeking for precedents for this "heated term," one of the South-Carolina papers refers to the year 1654. At that time, during the last of June, and middle and end of July, the thermometer ranged very high. The heat, it will be recollected, was very general in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington the thermometer indicated from 96 to 98 degrees. Deaths from sun stroke were nu merous in all of our sea-board cities, and at a little later period theyellow fever committed dreadful ravages in the SSptitihi-Balt. Atner. ,- K,:m If your hands cannot be usefully employed, at tend to the cultivation of your mind. LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE. The last intelligence from Europe is lull of inter est Let us look at it a little in detail. 1. It is manifest that the Italian movement as sumes more and more importance every week. It is evident that great, complications will arise before all is over. Indeed, we shall not see the end for a good while. Garibaldi finds, as we expected, that it is no easy task to consolidate his work in Sicily, to organize a good civil government He has not such an abundance of good materials as exists in the Duchies, Romagna, and Lombaidy, to say noth ing of Piedmont. The number of enlightened, hon est, patriotic men of position in that island, we fear, is small, too small for the great demands of the oc casion. The population is homogeneous enough, but not harmonious in their views. They are great ly exposed to Jesuit and Neapolitan intrigues. And to increase the embarrassment, that most impracti cable of Italian patriots, Giuseppe Mazzini bus trans ported his precious self to that island. He is cer tainly not wanting in abilities. His theories are splendid, and might do well enough if they only could be carried into effect But why talk about a form of government for which Italy is not prepared, and denounce and execrate all who cannot see their way clear to approve his views ? We may depend on it, if ever Italy becomes free from the triple bondage, the Neapolitan in the South, the Aus trian in the North, and the Priestly all over, with its Central Power and Head in the middle, Joseph Mazzini w ill not be the Liberator. We still hope that Garibaldi will soon be able to drive the Neapolitan forces from Messina, and Syra cuse, and any other points which they may still hold in Sicily, and detach that island from the do minion of the Tyrant of Naples, whether it is to be come hereafter an independent Stale, or be annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia. 2. It is evident that the King of Naples and his cabinet are straining every nerve to induce the people to accept the Constitution which he has lately otter ed them. And it would seem that there is a dispo sition among the higher classes to acquiesce. In this, the King doubtless has the apparent if not the real sympathy of the Emperor of France. But of Wv: precise state of things on this point, it is itupos ib'.e at this distance to speak with confidence, be cause of the contradictory statements made by the Palermo, Naples, Turin and Paris correspondents of the London and other jourals in Europe as well as our own. We want more light; but we shall not have to wait very much longer for it. As to active military operations, there will probably be nothing remarkable outside of Sicily for a lew weeks, till the excessively hot weather passes away. 3. '1 he news from Syria is appalling. We have been trying to hope that the report of the capture of Damascus by the Druses may at least prove pre mature. Should it be true, what an account the Turkish government will have to render to Godai.d man for its infamous indifference, its connivance, its active participation, in this dreadlul war for it has been guilty of all three, in different places and cir cumstances. How certainly and even rapidly, the misirablc Sultan, who is now the besotted slave of wine and women, instead of the benevolent and just prince that he once was, is hastening, by his incom petent government, the destruction of his dominion and the political downfall of Islamisml The Euro pean journals bring us a letter of Ahd-el-Kader, which is indeed remarkable if authentic It pur ports to have been written at Damascus (where he for some time has resided) on the 10th ult, and to have been addressed to an Arabic journal at Paris, called BirgisBarys, (or Eagle of Paris.) We give it entire, for it is not long: "Glory to God! 1 have been delighted by all that you have written in the Iiirgu on the subject of the Mussulman States. You have in truth given good advice, and you would be heard if you had spoken to the living, but it is to the dead '.hat you have appealed. You have based your remarks on two points. You might have mentioned a third, and said that truly Mussulman sovereigns love the conduct of honest men and follow their footsteps in the ways of justice and contempt of worldly goods, for it is on high that little ones should look for an example. Alas! we are far enough from doing so. The present state of the .Mussulman and Christian empires, everything that is taking place to day, was predicted by Mohammed in his lime, and that is what gives such authority to his prophecies. He has announced the annihilation of the Chosroes, and there are no more Chosroes; he has also said that the Christian Kings should maintain then. selves in power till the end of time; and that the sovereigns of bis people should be abandoned ol God by reason of their injustice and love of the world's goods ; lately, he has said that the world shall not end till the Christians have become the majority of the hu man race. And that event cannot fail lo arrive, be cause, as Mislam, the authorized interpreter ot Mo hammed, has said, they have, above all, four quali ties which insure their future success clemency in victory, obstinacy in defeat, energy in retaliation, and charity to the poor, the weak, and the bereav- nrl T will hrtft nf invsolf that ihev ioin to these gilts one still greater, viz: skill in withdrawing themselves in case of necessity from the injustice and oppression of their kings. 1 weep, O my God, over the annihilation of Islam- I ism. We arc from God, and to him we return. At this moment dreadful discord prevails among the Maronitcs and the Druses. The evil has deep 1 roots everywhere. Butchery and murder are going on in all parts. God grant that things may have a better ending. Greeting to God, the Mighty, from his poor ser vant, ABD-EL-KADER. Damascus, June 10." 4. Should it prove true, as the Pa'rie of Paris affirms, that the French govenun -n t has intelligence that Ismail Pasha arrived at Beirut on the 34th ol' June (on; d.iy later than our last advices from that city) with 2,500 Turkish troops, we may expect that an end will speedily be put to the war in Mount Leb.tnon. And tlie more oonfidenly may we expect this, inasmuch as Fuad Pacha, the Turkish Secreta ry of war, has also been sent to the scene of trou ble. It is to be deplored that this movement, on the part of the Sublime Porte, bad not been made sooner; it would, in that case, have saved many lives. As it is new, it will only increase the exas peration and execration of the entire Christian world. Well, ISOG-'tiS will soon be here. We are almost inclined to believe, with Dr. Gumming and the ex-caliph of Algeria, Abd-ile-Kader, that the downfall of the Turkish dominion, and with it al! Mohammedan power, is drawing rapidly near. An other decide of years will reveal astounding events in the regions of the East. Journal of Commerce. Popular Bathixg. Life at Cape May is thus hit off by somebody who has seen the elephant: Rush down through the crowd go in lemons ! sw'p! how refreshing the first ice-cold swash of foam toe deep, ankle-deep, knee deep I've got Flinders by the hand jolly little hand whoop the surf is up to her nice little black leather belt now steady! turn my back to great sea here comes an elephant breaker, a regular Great Eastern rolling in an all-devouring, smooth-rolling mon sterah, but Flinders gives a lovely scream just before it breaks lift her up; hold her high am lost myself in a watery abyss but wave lifts us takes us in, and Flinders declares with emphatic delight she actually seemed to fly in shore it was so deli cious! Yes don't doubt it not much flying for gentleman bather, though. Wants a strong arm and long practice to bathe girl well this way girl must know how, too know how to catch breaker just before breaking turn feet in shore half float let up 1 Pkextice's Opinion of Breckiniudoe. Mr. Pren tice wrote the following about Breckinridge, when he was a member of Congress : "We ascribe noth ing of corruption or dishonor to Breckinridge him self. We believe him to be a conscientious, an hon orable as well as a most able man. We have been half afraid, during the canvass, to express fully our opinion of him, lest our Whig friends in his district and elsewhere might deem it untrue to the interest of our party. Paragraphs written by us some months ago in relation to Mr. Breckinridge, have been kept at . the heads of his newspaper organs throughout the conflict, and we can and do emphat ically re-assert every word of these paragraphs. Mr. Breckinridge is a pure and noble hearted man, and a liberal minded politician ; he has earned and won at home and at Washington as high a reputation for talents as belongs to any man of his age in the Uni ted States. We do not know any gentleman we would rather see in Congress, and, if he lived ia a Locofoco district, Linn Boyd's for instance, we should sincerely rejoice in bis election. SCRAPS AND ITEMS. Zouave. The word "Zouav.e" is generally and incorrectly pronounced as a word of two syllables. It should be spoken as if written Zwave, the a hav ing the Italian sound as in "fau." The name is de rivedfroni the Arabic Zouiona, a confederacy of the Kabyle tribe, who live on the mountains back of Algiers. The original Zouaves in the French ser vice w ere composed of Arabs from the country near Algiers. Camphene and Burning Fluid. Very few people have an idea of the immense quantity of burning fluid and camphene consumed in the United States annually. The amount of the former is estimated by competent persons at 24,000,000 gallons, of the latter at 0,000,000 gallons. The total value of these amounts is some $13,000,000. A considerable number of Ameriacans have joined the army of Garibaldi. A young Virginian left Paris on the 11th inst, with a commission as Lieutenant he had just received from the head-quarters at Pal ermo. Two persons were once disputing so loudly on the subject of religion, that they awoke a big dog which had been sleeping on the hearth before them, and he forthwith barked most furiously. An old divine present, who had been quietly sipping bis tea while the disputants were talking, gave the dog a k ck, and exclaimed, " Hold your tongue, you silly brute ! you know no more about it than they do." The city debt cf Memphis is stated by Alderman Martin at 125,000, and according to the same gen tleman, the city is bled annually to the amount of $87,000 to pay interest upon it. A sale of 2,000 bushels new red wheat was made at Noifolk on Wednesday, at $1.25 per bushel. A French armorer has sent to Garibaldi a gift of a coat of mail, dagger-proof and bullett-prool. Its workmanship is perfect, and it is valued at upwards of live thousand francs. It may be worn under the, uniform like a shirt, for it is extremely flexible, light and portable. The American Pomological Society will hold its eighth session in Philadelphia on the 11th of Sep tember. The defalcation of the N. Orleans Postmaster is fully covered by bis sureties. The office is in charge of a special agent of the Department Gen. Shields has left San Antonio, Texas, for Cal ifornia by the overland stage, via El Paso. His health is much improved. Imports of Dry Goods. The imports of foreign dry goods at the port of New York for the four weeks just ended are $3,1 10,878 less than for the same period of last year, and although $5,128,174 in excess of the small imports for the same period of 1858, the total is $8,222,308 less than for some time in 1857. A printer meddling with the verdict of a coroner's jury, struck out a comma after the word 'apoplexy,' making it read thus: ' Deceased came to his death by excessive drinking, producing apoplexy in the minds of the jury.' Fine copper claims are opened in the northern part of the Slate of Califonia, and with excellent prospects. . Col. John Johnson, of Cincinnati, now in the 86th year of bis age, is probably the oldest Free' Mason in America. He has been a member in good stand ing for sixty-five years, and sat in the lodge presid ed over by Washington. The National Intilliyencer, in copying the above says : Col. Johnson has been a subscriber to that paper for fifty-nine years. The Middle Georgian, published at Griffin, Ga., and edited by A. Bur, Esq., "always a Whig, and a Whig yet,'' comes out for the election of Breckin ridge and Lane. Honduras and Rdatax. Official notice has been given to the jicile of Kuatan that on the 30th of July the English flag will be hauled down and formal possession of the Island be given to Hondu ras. There was much excitement in consequence. Exoiixous Capital Invested. The capital invest ed in the coal lands of Pennsylvania is said to be nearly $324,000,000. The canals and shackwater contained within the anthracite coal trade, measure 815 miles in length and cost $40,000,000. Tin: Pacific Railroad. The ceremony of break ing ground on this end of the great Pacific Railroad, the first link in our national highway, took place on the 25th July. The occasion was celebrated by salutes, bonfires, barbecues, festivities and speeches, from the most prominent railroad men of the West, including Mayor Waughs, Col. Doniphan, Col. Gil pin, Mr. Taylor, president of the Road, Gov. Roberts, of Kansas Territory, and many others. It is esti mated that ten thousand people were on the ground and assisted in the ceremonies. The Late Political Mkbtino. Tn our last issue we promised to give a more extended report of the speeches, but owing to our reporter losing some of bis notes, we can but give a synopsis ol ihe speech of Mr. Fox, with his concluding remarks. In reply to Mr. Pool, the Know-Xothing candidate for Gov ernor, be showed the evils of the ad valnrem- system as advocated by the Know-Nothings that it is in tended to benefit the rich banker and money lender, and oppress the poor man. That the people who vote for the system as expressed in their platform, would be deceived by its results that the same platform is not understood by the members of that party, as they nearly all construe it differently. Mr. Fox, alter replying to all the positions taken by Mr. Pool, at some length attacked Mr. Pool on Know-Xolbingism, and exposed the horrid oaths which he bad taken. He alluded to Mr. P.'s declara tion in Salisbury, " that posterity would bless him (Pool) when in his grave for his efforts in behalf of ad valorem taxation." Mr. Fox concluded his speech by turning to Mr. P. and saying: "My dear sir, you are mistaken ; this is not the way to excite the gratitude of those who will come after you. If you really believe that the party in power are corrupt, that they have com mitted grevious errors, do not overstep the bounds of modest virtue, by proclaiming that you have come in the form of an angel to correct those errors, but rather, like Portius, under the advice of his good old father, Cato "Go to your retired home and pray for the weal of your country. Content yourself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails and impious men bear sway, the post of honor is a private sta tion.' Go, and mingle the tears of an earnest peni tence with the brackish waters of your own Pas quotank, and appeal to that Being who can alone forgive, that He will absolve you from those awful oaths which you have taken, as we believe, against the very spirit and genius of our Government, and implore Him to pardon that restless ambition which prompts you now to create dissensions among our happy people ; and if perchance forgiveness come, you may be gathered to your fathers in peace, and then, and only then, will posterity scatter flowers of affection over your grave, revere your name, and bless your memory. Loud and continued applause. Charlotte Bulletin. Fiust Babies. A somewhat extended observa tion and a solitary experience, have convinced us that first babies have a hard time. Parents must have two or three children before they know what a baby is, know how to treat it, and acquire patience sufficient to treat it properly. The poor little fel lows that have the misfortune to come along first have to educate parents to their task, and in the process they get spanked, and shaken, and abused. After a man has three or four children, he learns that whipping, or striking a child less than two years of age, is barbarism. We know one " pater nal head" who struck his first child when only six weeks old, the ass actually believing that the child knew better than to cry, and that he stopped cry ing at that particular time because he struck him. We carry certain notions of children and of family government into married life, and the first child is always the victim of these notions. And-not alone of these, for the parents have not learned self-control, and a baby is whipped quite as often because the parent is impatient or angry, as because it is vicious or intractable. We inflict oh our first chil dren the floggings we ought to have for our own impatience or fretfulness. Thin pounding children before they become, in God's eye, morally responsi ble beings, is very: strange business. Patience, good people- unwearying patience ! Don't wait to learn it until one of your little ones shall be hidden under the daisies 9pringfield Rep. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF ALABAMA, At Mobile. rpHE LECTURES IN THIS INSTITUTION WILL M commence no the i4tb November uext. " Tbe builds me appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars bj the State hue. enabled the Trustees to put up a building complete in every department. The Museum is rich in specimens to illustrate all tbe branches, and is second to none in the United Slates. Prof. Mallet suile tor Europe early in July, for the pur pose of adding largely to the Chemical apparatus. The rooms for Practical Anatomy will be opened about Ihe middle of October, and preliminary Lectures will com mence about the same time. There are three large Hospi tals in Mobile always open and free to tbe Students. FACULTY: J. C. Nott, M. D , Professor of Surgery. J. F Hecstis. It. I) . Professor of Anotomy. Wm. H. Andbhson, M D., Professor of Physiology and Pa thology. Geo A. Ketchum. M. D , Professor of Principles and Prac tice of Medicine F A. Boss, M. L, Professor of Materia Medica and Thera ptutics. F. E. Gobook, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases ot" Women and Children. J. W. Mallett, Professor of Chemistry. Goeonwt Owen , M. O., I Demonstrators of Anatomy. A. P. Hall, M. D.. I K. D. Scmidt, M D., Prosector of Surgery. Address, W. H. ANDERSON, , Dean of Ihe Faculty. July 10, I860. ' H w8m. VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILLS IN THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG FOR SALE. BY VIRTUE OF A DEED EXECUTED TO ME, FOR certain purposes therein named, I shall offer for sale ut public auction, ill ihe town of Louisburg, on the 1-lh day of August next, the valuable property known as the LOUISBUKG MILLS-one of ihe best Mill Sites and lo cations in North-Carolina The Mills arc in good repair ; there are four pairs of mill stones, wilh a I the fixtures and improvements, far the numufacanre of Flour. It is unsur passed. Thire is an excellent SAW MILL attach-d. These Mills are situated on Tar river, at Louisbur. The dam is of so'id stone & masonry, of the most substantial kind, holding a good head of witer in the dryest seusons. The Water power is sufficient ror five times the demand of the present mills, and is capable of being appropriated to an indefinite extent. There are about 12 acres of land at tached to the Mills. A large capital can be safely and protilablv invested. All persons wishing to mvet money in valuable property, will do well to examine tua Mills. Terms cash, or it's equivalent. W. HARRIS, Trustee. Louisburg, June 19, 1SC0. N. B. On the ISth of August, ISfin, I will sell, at public auction, my residence in the Town ot Louisburg. It is situated in a healthy part of the town, near the Female Col lege. There are two acres of land, with a neat cuttage building, and all necesary out buildings, an excellent well of water, Ac. JOHN H. BROUIE. Louisburg, June 10, lfil0. as wtd. PROPERTY HOLDERS LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS ! Caswell Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Office at Miltox, Caswell Coc.sty. N C. THIS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL operation for the past eight years, and during that time has punctually paid all lossses. DIEKCTOKS. N.L.Walker, Isaac Oetlinger, Dr. Wm. M. Brooks, Benj. Uines, ' A. C. Finlv, Witcher Keen, Thos. O. Johnston, R. I'. Lewis, L. H. Hunt. .larvis Friou, Col. R. M Kirby, Wm M Howerton, Tbos. A. Donobo, Hon. E. G. Reade. OFFICERS. N. L. Walker, President, Benj. Ilines, Vice Pres. N. M. Lewis, Treasurer, N. McGehee, Attorney, A. L. Ball, Secretary, Semi. R. Thornton, General Agent. Belli. Hines, "1 L. H. Hunt. V Exec. Com. K. H. Lewis, I All Letters addressed to the Secretary or Agent will be promptly attended to. July ii, I83D. 30 wtf. NOTICE. H AVING RESOLVED TO MOVE WEST, I OFFER for sale Ihe tract of land on which I reside, situated w it hiu half a mile of the town of Oxford, containing til ACRES, now in a high slate of cultivation and well im proved Persona who may wish to educate their children, cm have a good chiinee lo setlle within half a mile of two iiist rule Male and two excellent Female Schools, includ ing the tlxford Female College and' tbe Masonic College. I offer for sale also my IRON FOUNDRY, within half a mile of Oxford, wilh Sleam Engine, all the Foundry fix tures, Patterns of everv kind, together w'ith the right to manufacture my UNIVERSAL and CULTIVATOR PLOW. 1 have now a very laige trade which is daily in creasing, and next season, from $",ooo to. SS,fl0 worth of mv Plows can he sold within a reasonable distance. Also, a tract of Land within 1 mile-' of Oxford, con taining 350 Acres, now in a high slate of cultivation, and tolerably well improved, containing a dwelling bouse, ne gro bouses, two lobaceo bains. ic, &C About loo Acres are in original growth. This tract is ono of the most pro ductive in ihe vicinity of Oxford; being well adapted to the production of Corn, Wheat, Oats and Tobacco, and is sufficiently near town to hare all the advantages of the schools. I also offer for sale my Mill on Tar river, together wilh the Saw Mill and Wool-Caidinjj Machine, and about ISO Acres of Land Tne Mill is worked with a seventeen feet over-shot wheel, and never fails for the want of water. It has a custom of from Is to 22,000 bushels of grain a year, and, next to mv Foundry, is the best paving DToterty in the County of Granville in proportion to the capital em ployed. -My terms will be accommodating, and I will lake pleasure in show ing any of Ihe property to auy one who may wish tu purchase. J. H. GOOCH. Oxford, N. C, July 23, I860. 81 wiw LANDS FOR SALE! HAVING DETERMIND TO MOVE SOUTH, I OF FER tor sale Ihe tract of land on which I now live, containing t3S acres, situated ill the county of Franklin, about five miles from Loqixburfr, eight miles from Frank linton and eight miles from Kitlreil's Springs, and lying on Tur river and Lynch 's creek -aboui 2t,0 acres ot which is neb bottom laud, loo acres in cultivation, tie balance in original growih The upland is all open except about To acres, which is well tiinbeted and very rich. There is a large two story dwelling house upon tile land containing MX rooms, which, wilh a little repairs, could be made very comfortable and pleasant. Tl ere are all other necessary out houses on the plantation, such as burns, negro cabins, &c , all new and in good order. Persons fn.m the casiern part of the ''tate wishing a summer residence to resort to during th sickly season, would find tips place remarkably well adapted to that pur pose, besides being convenient to three mineral springs, Kittreirs, Jones and Shocco. Auy further description is unnecessary as those wishing to purchase will be certain to examine it before purchas ing 1 will take pleasure in showing the land tu any per son who may wish to look al it. Terms reasonable. . N. P. WARD. July 27. I860. 31 w!Upd. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE, N. C. THE FALL TERM OK THIS COLLEGE.WILL OPEN on the fourth Monday in July next. There is u full corps of officers in charge of ihe various departments; and the course of instruct ion is as thorough uud comprehensive us that of any other College. Not now, us hitherto, encumbered with the Preparatory Department, the Professors devote themselves exclusively lo th" Collegiate classes. The German Language, as well as tbe Freneb, forms a a part ot the regular course. Further information may be derived from the catalogue of this vear; for a copy of which apply to WILLIAM ROY ALL, Sec'y of Facultv. June 22, I860. 26 wiit UNITED STATES PATENT OFFUCbJ Jennings' pigott, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR OF PATENTS, Late op Nobth-Caholixa, It permanently situated at Washington, D. C , where he will uttend Ui claims against the tiovernm nt, and espe cially .to obtaiuing puteuts for invenlors. July 24, 186". 80 wlypd. ACCOMMODATION HACKS TO PITTSBORO', HAYWOOD, OR THE COAL FIELDS. HACKS 61 BUGGIES can be procured at Morrisville, on the N. C. K. R., upon sburt notice, to convey pas sengers to Pitlsboro', Havwood or the Coal Fields, by ap plying to the undersigned. This is decidedly the most pieusunt route to either place, and equally as cheap as stop ping in Raleigh und hiring Hacks, as yon come 12 miles further by Railroad, and of course save that much hacking. J. F. BOZEMAN. Morrisville, June 26, 1809. 26 wtf. RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE, TA. THE NEXT SESSION WILL OPEN ON THE LAST THURSDAY in September, and close on the last THURSDAY in June. For Catalogues containing detailed information address REV. W. A. SMITH, President Randolph Macon College, Va. Jnly 58, 1860. 27 wtOct.l. 1' OTIC E. I WISH TO SELL A STEAM ENGINE 1 with a Locomotive BoHer of 22 horse power, with Saw-Hill complete. Anv one wishing to purchase u Saw M'll. or a portable Engine and Boiler, would, do well to examine mine before purchasing elsewhere, as I will sell a bargain. Address me at Oalbrd, N. C. MINOR July 10, 1$0. S8 w4w. ft BBLS. FAMILY FLOUR JUST LP Rec 1 Received by W. ROB'T. ANDREWS. Raleigh, July 10,1660. ATLANTIC HOTJSF PENDER & PAGE, Proprietors. f1HIS LARGE AND COM.MOUIuL'.S h.Vfv M ment is now open for the reception ul vigil Jtt" House it located in ihe moet eligible and pleasant ah for a Summer Resort in Ejstern North-Carolina 'Uil,''-ii mediately in front of tbe inlet from the Atian',!1,';8 wilh not the least obstacle to obscure ihe rim , Old Ocean, Core bound, Uogue Sound, or th. r'f Beaufort. .... - "lHf A B line B-awM, vHMuin oil iiic nalljor jilf immediately in front ot ihe colonsdes which mh,,,.' ' Southern and Western portion ot ihe bu Iding ,j"d,'' As tine MSHJNG GROUND as the Haib. lo tne ooarners ipe oppi riuniiy wangling Kill ? ... .1... ...... ...K.I.. ......(..,! 1 ... .1 from Ibcir chamber windows it' they prefer, as 11J -Js'' is situated immediately over ihe water. a"t The beautiful "and varied views, presented lo i1(.f from this location, are alone worlb a trial ot ik;. ""X lishment. The object of the Proorietors n. 1, 4 der th s the most tttinuctive resort North or Sumt,. and cl mate having been most MiOBlifnl in il.;. , '"t spot, leaving but little to art to improve. N The Proprietors have added to the establishment BATHING HOUSES, snfficientlv large to swim in. and so s!t,-,i..i o can be taken ut any hour, for the ccunimiiiti.tm. ,v"b and gentlemen, who wish to indulge in tins uleti,,,, and healthy pastime To invalids, bathing j salt u 'a!,J undoubtedly conducive to health. Should persmj"1' it, they can bathe in the.oceim, serf or sound Hrf' It continuous to the House. We have a STEAMBOAT thut will ahvavs be in ness to convey passengers from Morehead Uitv, iIiq,'1 nusof the A. A N. C. Railroad, to the Atlantic 11 making also daily excursions about the Harbor. A good Band of Music has been secured for the , pender & page, iZSJ T A. Granger, Superintendent. ' May 11, ao wtlrtiB,, YANCEYVILLE FEMALE SEHUARv 1 axcevville, Caswell Co., N. C. T HIS SCHOOL WILL COMMENCE OX Tin- . MONDAY in August. ' 1,1 Yanceyville is a place peculiarly suitable for a Ktr 1 School by reason ot its healthiness, excellent snc'ttv ' freedom "from all ihose disturbing causes incident lo tsS nulla uiun nil ine niteniiuu auu reiaru Itic pnofy i the student. The Principal, who is a graduate uf dir versity of Va , and has had several years successful rience in teaching uud school management, pnipusm mi the aid of a sufficient number of competeul insirut teach thoroughly all that is (aught in our best fad Schools. Terms per Session of Five Months: Board, including washing, fuel, Ac, -. TUITION: Elementar English Branches, viz: Reading. Wri ting and Spelling, and for beginners in Arithme tic, English Grammar and Geograpbv, , A....n ci;..i. it -1 r unci iiietoai 6 r.u(inn iiiuiieues. Higher English Branches and Mathematics, viz: Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Mental and Mural Philosophy, Natural Philosophy and Chemist rr Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Ac, Ancient and Modern Languages, each Painting and Drawing, each Music, Ii 3 15 111 1" Use of Instru sent, Incidental Expenses, No deductiou made but in case of protracted ickne- II. M. KE1NHEART, P.-i,l0;,: Junc5,lS60. US S COACH-MAKING! THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD INFORM THE Public generally, that he has recently taken ihe fi OLD STAND," " well known by everybody, west of the "Capitol Sqiurr and formerly occupied by WM. F. CLARKE, and ts icii prepared to carry on COACH-MAKING in all its various' branches, in the VERY UF.il strlc. Prices to rinit the Times, .gj Persons will do well to call and examine for Iheaueha before purchasing elsewhere. Repairing done at the shortest notice, and in therm best manner. JAMES BASHFOIin. Raleigh, Jan. 8J, I860. 5-, CTATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA. X ASI KTT l ouutv. in fcquity - In the mutter of Jnsiah Pin Winny Cotton, el als, vs. B. D. Manu, Administrator Rachel Atkins, et als, pending in Sanity in the curat! aforesaid In pursuance nf an order in the-above cause, said fbsm as are the next of kin of the laic Rachel Atkins, f th count y of Nash, being first or of nearer desrn, are hereby notified to appear and mnke llieir kindnti-liif known, or a dicree will pass for tbe distribution of Ur estate among such as are known. G. W. BLOUNT, C II. E. Nashville, July 5 8fii) (Pr. Adv. $!.) 28 via. MOREHEAD CITY.-SALE OF LOTS. ON THURSDAY, Si3r. OF AUGUST. 18b, THERE I will be a Mile on a credit, of valuable lots in Ihe eat ol Morehead. The proximity of these lots to (he public squares anil M toe urge Female eaaemy about to be erected, anil I wards which some ttlLIDM) bus already been subseriM I render the locution very desirable for families, whodttml to spend the Snmmer at this delightful summer retres end watering place. Some of ihe best business lots win likewise be sold. r The rapidity with which this city is improving, and prospect of a weekly lin? at steamers between tins phfl and New York, should induce purchasers to invest. J. .U. MORblll.AI), President Sbepard's Point Land Co. July 17, I860. 89 wuu. EJiO MILLS. Five Miles Eaxtaf Hillsborough. TMT WOOL CARDING MACHINES ARE IN O0P lXM. order, and will commence Carding by the first ( June. Price for carding TJ5 cents per pound, weigktl rolls. Put one pound of grease tn ten of w ml. Have n wool clean and clear of burs and well nicked, and von sinsar gaud work. Wool, Flax Seed, Wheat, Ac. iU tukn in payment, as I expect something when the is done. 500 gallons of Linseed Oil for sale. Cash given fit vt ueat. JOHN F. LVO.V Ma , I860. MISSISSIPPI COTTON PLANTATION FOB SALE, fS SOCIETY RIDGE, HINDS COUNTY, TWELVE I miles Irom tne city ot Jackson, Capital ul the Bwt ten from Clinton, on Vicksbure- A Juckson Railroad; si from Livingston, und five from Tncraloo Dennl. on N. Ja-ksnn A G N. Railroad, connecting it with all put11 the Union. The great southern place of resort, Coup" Wells, is within three hour's pleasant ride or drive. T'1' neighborhood is wealth v. refined, has fine schools and -it- era! churches, and the heaith und clitnute of the coiintrrl not surpassed anywhere. These fucts commend it I".1' soils of family coming south. The tract contains lJ acres-about 140 of timber, 400 of fine creek bottum. the rest hill and branch bind, all in a stole of goad l"J':' vation. Thereure u dwelling und out. houses, fru'l urctart neirro cabins, uin. nress. cribs, stables, noud for stock.0! tern And snrimr fur mrsona .to A-p For further jmrticiilars write to K. A. Clark, JaclsAl A, A. corbes, Howard s Depot, or JOHN M. CLARE. Yazoo Cii;- July 3, I860. 27-w3i A TR4PHRR lUTTKO BN CONSIDERATION OF THE ASSURa'SCE iBjjJI imp or mot-A I:iIa Mi,hiii.la u-nl 1,m pslalilisheil 1,1 '. town during ihe next year, the Trustees of tbe Acudemicul Society have determined lo organize a fkjT School of a high order in their Academy. For lh's JJ ruuu tha tturi-it-ft. .(' fT.nllMnnn or Ifldv Comnptellt Til v. ,.f ,k i.,o,;...,;V. ; j' .. To -ow l, ncr!"n ,l" I ,,.K.,I ,.,J. ,.r ik If-linnl la ..m-red OS well US til!""! I ot Ik. i.,.Hpi..v kolMioiT nrhip.h is now colli modioli-. - !...J :.. .. l.-...... -..IT. ClKi (own with thp sole! ;:..n . I..,. .1... i.,,; ni K.. L-....I und tvtnrnpd in l'1 I win"" "... " ......... p. w r pair ui luv euu oi .- , When, some four or five years ago tbe Male ami I denartuients were separate, the latter yielded "l amnion of money than the former, the gross recetpj the tuition ot leiuaie sclioiars and boys under rwei" ...mathinrr orpr pifffit 1,11,1.1 r - (I d:ilij.r npr 111111110- thought that a large School mav be built up on a pS . I I .1 i . r . .li.. . .l...r null '" nem uasis oouei me eiiurge oi a sunuuie iruim , community now seem desirous of providing for tm 811 canon 01 voting lauies ui numc. . i The Trusties hare fixed the terms of tuition (5J j .. 1 1 i . i ... .. it: .ril:ue.l uoiiars lor ine vuir.i class, spelling, nsmuugi V t.jtfc-1 nisi oooksoi ueograpny, or miliar, nisiury went; pel ?eisiuii. yii Twelvo dollars for tln second class including the w I and any three or four of the following sludies:-IV Geography, English Grammar, Arithmetic. .''JjSj. glish Composition. or tirst principles of Natural H" ' j Sixteen dollars fur the first class, including the abl'" , anv two or four of the following: Ancient I-11'1 o.v Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Aigeoia.- er Mathematics. fi t be-1 Thcsesnions are two of 4J4 months each, (he "j.il ginDlllfC UU Hit" IB. JMttllUMJ III .JCtOUCI . ttllt. the 1 lb day of Febru rv. Boys under 12 years of age admitted. Applicants must send in their applications aoc"i won proper test mummis rjeiore ine loiu in at which time an election will be held. By order of the Trustees. j. W. L. T. PRINCE, Prcst. BjJ Cheraw, S. C.. JuJy 84, I860 , GLEN ANNA FEMALE SEMINAR- , ' Thomasvili.e, Davidson Co., . - I T HE FALL SESSION WILL G0MMEt , I Julv. lttttt). Board, mclndimr warning. I ttnimfl M . i.ptEpsi.m nf "1 wppka - Tuition. SOOU a mental branches correspondingly low. . prfa For dialogues address J. W. MOMA-V June 18, vm. . 7ks ST Spirit of the Age and N. C. Christian A" Sopy weeks.