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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-02-12
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CINCINNATI AND CHARLESTON
Rail cad.
Y. BROtil.IE.

Ma. EpItoR:
Prrmn mc, SIR. thror2h the medium
OF your paper, to offer plan for The To-
cation Of thus road through East Tenhcs-
SO. North and South Carolina, and as
sign such reasons as IN my opinion
should induce the stockholders to adopt
nv plan. First, then. will lay down
the route, with a detail Of It's advantages.
and finally contrast its probable cost with
other routes that have been spoken OF. IL
,, contemplated that the road shall enter
Tennessee. passing At or near Beans sia-
tian. rllc thence the best route from that
10 the North Carolina line: my plan is.
that the road should take the best and
neares, route To the Watauga Valley;
this would lead near GreensvIlIe, Jones'
1arough 10 Elizahrrhlown. thence cont
nuing up that valley TO th" tont OF the
Fr~a Mountain on the road 10 tie Deep
CAP, where they Will descend ne Bloc
Rligp; then taking the hugh land beyond
the Ya1kro. pass by Whht-5orough,
State vIie and Charlotte, thence 10 the
South Car0Ima line. cross the Cataw la
near the Old Nation Ford. pas through
York. Chester and Fairfield u Columbia.
Now the Inducements to tins route are
the facilities winch the face nf the c0un
try and It's productions offer for the con
structlon of the road. the immense amount
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12
From the Boston Mercantile Journal.
GOOD STORY, WELL TOLD,

a MAN WITH HIS HEAD IN A BAD BOX.
A singular occurrence took place In a
neighborIng State, hot long since, which
was attended with consequences Ul the
most awkward nature 10 the individual
who bore prominent share in tho affair,
and Whose real name we shall, lor reasons
not necessary to mentions Conceal under
that Of ar. SaOOks. 1t seems that Mr.
Shocks unfortunately was tho posscssor
of head of tile attention Of an individual
who had become interested in the study
Of FhrCnology. This lover of remarka
bic Developments gazed at Mr.. Sncokss
head with AdmirationJ ho longed 10 touch
it, to have it beneath his Hands, and, in an
evil hour, poor Mr., Snooks consented 10
be manipulated by the devoted follower
OF Gall and SpurzhIoIn. MIR! SnO0ks's
head was found to bo q remarkable one
so much 80 that The interest Of the science
required cast to be taken, and SnoOks,
who was not aware oI the exact nutufe OF
the operation, al length yielded a reluc
lant consent to the solicitations ol Tho ar
dent discoverer of bumps. The Phrenol
ogisl himself had never been Instructed
III tho rather difficult process Of taking
casts; nevertheless he conceived himself
equal 10 the task on this occasion; having
frequently received verbal instruction
from those " Who had conducted that bpera'
ton. lie was told to mix the plaster 10
the consistency Of cream, and then to ap.
ply it with an unsparlng hand to the head
and face, having pieces Of twihc lying in
different directions across the ctanium,
which, being pulled before the plaster be-
came hard, would cut It in several pieces,
and thus cause ii to bo easily disengaged
Every thing being prepared, Mr.. Snooks
with o courage and resignation which re
fleet the highest honor on his character
sub mitted his craniuth 10 the disposal o
the amateur artist. Quills we're stuck il
his nose to allow him the means Of respi
ration tho plaster was mixed, and seizinI
spatula, tho enthusiastic follower c
Gall laid it 'thickly on, Mr. Snooks'
face was soon covered, the FIRST pCrIio
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12
WASHlNGTON'S FAREWELL
ADD RESS.

From The B0ston Daily ADVERTISER
We are happy in being able to lay
before our readers, so opporlunely, the
: following documents, in anticipation
OF their appearance among the many
very important and interesting his
torical papers never before publish
ed, with which Mr.. Sparks most
valuable work abounds. These pa.
pers show the extent of the agency of
Mr.. Madison, in the production of the
farewell address, which was written
- four years after the date of the draft
here given, at which time it is known
tho relations between gen. Washing
ton and MIR, Madison were materially
changed.
To The editor oCthe Daily adverti.
ser.
SIR: In several of The public jour.
mails, remarks have been made reSpec.
ling the agency of Mr.. Madison, in
preparing Washington's /are,OeU dd
dress, which have tendency to pro.
duce an erroneous impression. lthas
been said that this address was oligi'
nally drawn up by Mr.. Madison, and
that his draft, "with very slight alte-
rations," was ultimately published.
AS the papers relating to this sub
Iect will be contained in one of the
volumes of" "Washington's writings"
there seems no improperly in antiti-
pating their appearance in that publi-
cation, SO far, at least, as to correct the
mistake implied in the above state.
ment. For that purpose, gen. Wash
ington's letter, and Mr.. Madison's
. draft, are herewith communicated.
1t will be perceived that the letter
was written towards the close OF the
first presidential term, before Wash
ington had made up his mind to be a
candidate for another elections aud
also. that he had helda previous con
Versalion with MIR. Madison on the
subject.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

TwO OCEANS Witsin fourteen hours sail
The Atlantic and Pacific are likely to
be united by Yankee enterprise. The Con
Gfess of New Grenada has granted to MIR.
Charles Biddle and others the exclusive
privilege for 90 years, under tho mamie Of
Transportation Company ofthc Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans, to navigate the rive.
Chagress with steati. A luther uxcld.
sive privilege for the same period is gran
ted MIR. Biddle, for tho transportation OF
goods and passengers, by c railway, or
Mocadamized road from the head OF naVl.
CATION Of the Chagress to the city Of Pam
ANA, reserving tc tho public transporta'
ton road for horses and mules.
Extensive cessious o! land are made TO
Mr. Biddle IN tho same decree, in which
colonies of natives and foreigners may be
settled, and be exempted from certain
contributions for twenty years.
Ono of tho last provisions Of the decree
ordaips; that If two steamboats, at Ieas'
are not kept in operations, and that the
communications are not kept continually
in such a state, (except accldents') as 10
admit of the Transportation between tne
Atlantic aud the Pacific being effected IN
fourteen hours" the exclusive privilege Is
to bs forfeited.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

LYNCH Law had its origin IN l7SO.
in a combihation of the citizens OF
Piusylvania, Pa. entered into for the
purpose 6fsGppressing the depreda;
tions OF trained band of horse thieves
and counterleiters, whose scheme bid
defiance to the ordinary laws OF the
land. The May No. Of the SOuthcIh
Literary Messenger, contains COZ y
of the constitution, dated Septembtr
s9, 1850, which, from its having been
drawn by Col. William Lynch of that
county, has given the maine oil Lynch
Law to a summary inflictiOn Of punish.
ment by unauthorized individuals ev-
er since.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

il to the affection, the praise and the
adoption of every nation, which Is yet
stranger TO it.
"And may we not dwell with we'll
grounded hopes on this flattering pros
pect, when we reflect on the many
ties by which the people of America
are bound together, aud the many
proofs they have given of an enlight.
ened Judgment and a magnanimcus
patriotism.
"Wo may all be considered as the chIl.
dren Of one common country. We have
at been embarked in one common cause.
We have all had our share in common sui
ierings aud common successes. The por
ton vi the earth allotted for the theatre Of
DUR fortunes, iulfls oar most sanguihe dc.
sires. All It's essential interests are tho
same, whilst tho divcrslties arising from
climate, from soil and from other local
and lessor Pecuiaritics, will naturally
form mutuA relation Of the parts, that
may give 10 tho whole more entire indc
| pondehcc, than has perhaps fallcn 10 tho
lot Of any other nation.
"TO confirm Ihesb ttioliveb to an alGc.
tIonale ard permanent union, and TO Sc
cure tho great objects Gift, we have eslab
lisbed common government, which be
ing free in its principles, boiDg founded
in our own choice, being intended as tho
guardian Ol our common rights, and the
patron ol our common interests, and wise
y containing within Itself provision for
It's own amendment, as experience may
point out lis errors, seems 10 promise eve
ry thing that can be expected from such
an institution; and if supported by wIso
counsels, by Viituous conduct aud by mu
tuaI and friendly allowances, must ap'
proach as near 10 perfection as any hu.
man work can aspire, and nearer than any
which the annals oil mankind have reCor
ded.
"With these wishes and hopes shall
make my exit from civil life; and have
taken the same liberty Of expressing them
which formerly used in offering the sen
Iiments which were suggested by my
exit from military life.
"lt, in either instance, have prcstmed
| more Than ought, on the indulgence oI
my fellow citizens, they will DO TOD gene
rous to ascribe it 10 any other cause, thar
the extreme sollcitude which am bound
TO feel, and which can never cease 10
feel, Tor their liberty, thc,, prosperity and
their happiness"
Such is Mr. Madison's draft, which
was evidently CONSULTED in preparing the
final fdre,UeLt address, but on comparison
Of the two it will be louhd that there is but
little Resemblance between them. ID a
conversation Oh the subject. Mr., MadI'
son said 10 me, that he aimed chiefly 10
express tie ideas contained in Washing
TONS letter, with such additions only as
were required to complete the form OF an
address. lie spoke in high praise OF the
letter. as touching on the most essential
topics in q condensed and pointed manner.
The draft met Washngton's entire apPro
baton at the time. And indeed there
was no man, whom he consulted Tor ma
ny years more freely than Mr., Madison,
or 10 whose talents, Judgment and tidel l.
ty, he mad stronger confidence, which is
abundently proved by the written CORES
pondence that passed between them.
JARED SPARKS.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12
Teller to Mr.. Madison.
@NOuJ,t Ternon, MAJ go, I779.

InOUjkL GTUOH1 AhUy ~O3 LitS'
"MY DEAR SIR: AS there is pos
sibility, if not a probability, that 1
shall not see you on your return home,
Orif / should sec you, it may be on
the road, and under circumstances,
which may prevent my speaking TO
you on the subject we last cOnverSed
upon, l take the liberty of committing
to paper the following thoughts and
requests.
81 have not been unmindGul Of the
Sentiments expressed by you in the
f, conversations just alluded TO. On the
contrary have again and again re.
volVed them with thoughtful anxiety,
but without being abte TO dispose my
mind to longer continuation in the
Office have now the honor to hold. 1
/, therefore still look forward 10 my fon-
dest and most ardent wishes to spend
the remainder Of my days, which |
cannot expect to be long, in ease and
tranquility.
"Nothing but conviction that my
declining the chair of government, if
/. 4 should be the desire of the people to
! continue mo in it, would involve the
country in serious disputes respecting
the chief magistrate, and the disagreea
BILE consequences which might result
there(rom in the floating and divided
opinions, which seem to prevail at
present, could, in any wise, induce
me 10 relinquish the determination
have fOrmed-and Of this | do not see
how any evidence can be obtained
previous 10 the election. My vanity
/ am sure, Is not OF that cast as to allow
me to view the subject in this light.
"Under those impressions, then
hermit me TO reiterate the request
made to you at our last meeting, name
ly TO think of The proper time and the
best mode of announcing the inton-
tion, and that you would prepare the
letter. In revolving this subject my
self, my Judgement has always been
embarrassed. On the one hand, q
previous declaration TO retire, not only
carries with it an appearance OF vanity
and self importance, but it may be
construed into a maneuvre, to be in
Vited to remain; and on the Other
hand, to say nothing, implies consent,
or, at any rate, would leave the mattel
in doubt; and to decline afterwards
might be deemed as bad, and uncan
did.
81 would fain carry my request Il
YOU farther than is asked above, al
though am sensible that your com
plianCe with it must add to your lrou
BILE, But as the recess may afford yo
leisure, and Aatter myself you hav
dispositions TO oblige me, will, with
out apology, desire, if the measure it
itself should strike you as proper, o
likely to produce public good or pri
vate honor, that you would turn you
thoughts to valedc'cry address fror
me 10 the public, expressing in pIai
and modest terms, thai, having bee
honored with tho presidential chan
ppd TO the best Of my abllltles cOn'rI
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

4 Relic. citizen OF this place
lately fOundj near the "Bug Light"
about mile from town, brass arrow
head, about an inch in length, sharp
at the edges, and in the centre not
thicker than half dollar. II is well
known that The Indians formerly ina
habiting this Island made use Of arrow
heads Of slick, or other hard stone,
wrought into shape with great labor;
but this metallic specImeti is the first
Of the kind; Of which we have yet had
any knowledge. Near its centre is a
perfectly round hole Of Sufficient size
to admit an ordinary darnins needley
and in every respect it resembles those
described by the writer Of au article
in the American Monthly Magazine,
on The subject Of the antiquities OF
North America. -yVantucket Inqui.
Fer.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

Beecker's Canal Steam Bddt,-We wit
messed last week the operation on the Ca
nal Of a Steam Boat; invented and con,
structed by Mr. B D. Beecher Of New
Haven. II is propelled upon the screw
augor principle. Two instruments some
thing like screw augers, formed by wind,
Ing thick sheet Of ron sPirally ABOUND
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

The hon. Tristan Burgess has rcsunT
ed the practice o! the law in providence;
lie says, "ke will, according TO his old
professional rule, aid all who are now out
Of the law, to keep OUT and all who urS
io. to gel out as qu.ck as possible"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

An Arabian proverb assimilates men
of great loquacity and moderate intelleciiS
to grist mills, Of which we only heai tnc
annoying clatter, without ever carrying
away any flour,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

build one oi large size, with an engine OF
ten horse power, and warrant j, to run on
the canal at the rate of ten miles on hour
for $4,000 Hemisphere (Ifass Ga-
=ctke.
OH CLERGYMEN Tho race Of old
clergymen is fast passing away, There
arc bit few who still llnger behind w'lh
their tall and dighiriod, yet bep! and ven
erabIe forms. They composed a striking
and peculiar schOol-men OF extraOrdin1
ry worth and excellence they have been
and many Of them Of fextraordinary tai
ents. They were born and educated al
an uncommon periOd-under circuuistar
ces which DO not now exist-al time po
cdIiarly fitted 10 Bestow upon them
strength and decision of cbaracter-ph, 8
icsl alzc, yigor and soundness. There Is
striking parallel between them and th1
old list ofpatriots. 1t may Be said that
they did not become tho victims Of hard
study as many do al tho present day
that the standard Of theological learning
was lower, and less prompting to amb'.
tion; yet the old school has produced
some of tho soundest theologians-sOmc
of the most affective clergymen: bit
which might 90 to prove that the way in
which they are to lead their ftocks 10 hea
ven does not necessarily lie through thu
tangled mazes of Hebrew and Greek lear
ming - through oriental grammars and lex
icons. 1t may be said that their duties
were less multilarous and laborious; that
they had no, to give their strength and
lime to hundreds of sub divisions Of min
isterial labOr-things Of modern origin
and improvement-lheir labors are moro
simple, defined, and circumscribed 10
main walks It is certainj spiritual house
holds in the path Of earthly duty, and in
the course Of etetnal rest; remains 10 bo
proved. There was certainly less tear
and wear for them, than there is at pres
eAt, in theological warfare and sectarian
strife and contention. 10 tits matter the
advantage is on their side. But; "take
hem in all; we ne'et shall look upon their
like again." IN these remarks We arc
Gar IRON the wish Of disParagidg the mer
its of The existing class Of excellent cler
gymon; they have labotiOus and hard
field to labor IN bit OUR only motive ist6
draw a just comparison connected will
circumstances which are continually
Changing the order Of things; aud to offer
small tribute 10 the now almost faded,
away band OF told clergyrnei. ."-SdIent
Obserter,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

small shafts, arePIsced in the bow Of tho
boat, both OF which turn Inward and they
answer tiie purpose ofa wheel in propcl
ling the boat. This boat was bull, mere
ly for experiment, and the first ofthe kind
ever CONSTRUCTED, Of course very crude
but Notwithstanding the unfavOrabIe cit
cumslances under which it operated, it
was propelled at The rate OF five and six
miles an hour. The great difficulty ID
the way of running steam boats on Cn
nails has been that they throw up such a
surge as greatly to injure the banks. Tbs
boat seems TO obviale this objection. We
should Judge that 1t raised no more of 4
swell than boat would, propelled by hor
ses at the same rate. MIR Beecher feels
quite saDguine Of the success on canals
Uf steam boats constructed upon the prin
clpIe which he has applied. lilo will
build one OF large size, with an engine OF
ten horse power, and warrant j, to run on
the canal at the rate of ten miles on hour
for $4,000 Hemisphere (Afass) GA-
zCtte.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12
ttR. MAD1soN's DRAFT.

"Tho period which will close the ap-
poiptment with which my fellow citizens
have hUnored me; being not very distant,
and the time actually arrived at which
their thoughts must be designating the
citizen. who is to administer the execu-
tive government of the U. S. during the
ensuing term, it may be requisite to a
moro distinct expression oil the pubic
voice, that should apprlse such ot my
fellow citizens as may retain their parti
aIliy towards me, that l am not W bc
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-08-12

At the time Of receiving this letter, Mr.
Madison was at his residence in Virginia
In compliance with thcrequest contained
in it, he drew up the following paper car
riod it with him when he returned TO con-
gress, and gave it into tho hands of the
nresidonL.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30

The ieault Of the late Harrison Con.
venlion has re-animaled and invigora-
ted the opposition to Van Buren, in
Virginia, and awakened fresh hopes Of
success. Every where, SO far as we
have yet heard, the Union Ticket is
hailed as The sure hal binger Of victory
in the coa'ine contest. No dissenting
voice giates discordans on the counsels
el our friends but all is harmony, all
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30
---~

r Maj. Gen. SCOTT, is now in Wash
ington, and has, in consequence of his
recall from the South, applied for a Court
of Inquiry into his conduct. 1t is pre-.
sumed his request will be granted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30

O. Owing TO sickness in our FAM
lily we have not been able TO bestow our
usual attention 10 our columns this week
inaccuracies and omissions. therefore,
the reader will please attribute to this
cause.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30
Great Rail Road Convention.

The Knoxville Convention adjourn
ed on the 9th instant, having been
characterized Throughout, by the u!n0s
harmony in its deliberations. There
port ofthe General Committee Of Az
Recommending that the Railroad from
Cincinnati TO Char!sstowu should rul
through the Valley of the Efensp
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30

Miss'ssipPs.-The growth of this
State, during the last Eve years, says
the Grand Gulf Advertiser, has been
almost unparaileled--,he population
within that time having more than
doubled, and the wealth more than
quadrupled. There are now ffty.six
counties 10 the State, and the popula-
ton is believed 10 amount TO abou,
328, 900.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30

T We have been compelled to lay o.
YER the communication OF HOLMES" IN.
til our next number.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-07-30

Neso Custom House in Nep York.
This truly splendid building is now
going up with extreme rapidily.--The
basement is fnished-the arches all
thrown--and the great cell, as is CALI
ed in architecture begun. This is
one OF the most durable structures
that was ever pu. up in New York. "A
short time ago, il was necessary TO pull
down one Of the walls. 10 doing so,
il vas found that the cement was SO
adhesive as to render il necessary 10
break il up as you would rock. A
gothic building Thousand years old
was not frmsr. The whole quantity
Of marble to be used in this great
structure ,oould face all Wall street
toith wal! SAG incAes thick.- What
a piece Of work !
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-26
REFOR.M--RETRE.,C HuE.vT--ECO.vO.uY!
POSITIVE PROOF

Tho annexed tables the waron ufnn pols
wand Nj
Ii
is his
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III manl eGum"r
dandy
zen Jackson l. nec,
of TIN al
was Effected; bu ale
f,von
b for . the EA
tmurl lrvh
o Really
what might venr pnnlo
wh,n rn, Jackson
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-26
NEW FALL * WINTER GOODS.
FOR 1896,

UAlIf SuDstiiD'is ''iN respectfully inform tlPI
/ customers and the public that they are nov
'eeoiying at their FANCY and ST4PLE DRY
GOODS and BOOh STORE. (nearly onposit,
the Banksl their Fall suppl, which together will
the former stock, renders their assortment yer, ex
,enslse 4 d complete, consisting in pant of the fol
lowing articles, VIZ
Fine and extra superfiae Cloths of all colo,s and
qualities
Black, coored, ribbed, striped. rail road russian and
plaid Casslmefes, of the newest st,le
Casslnet, blue black aud assorted colors, paln str
ped and plaid,
White, red scarlet and green Flannels
Wooden aud Cotton I5alzes,
Coarse Wooens oil dltierens Kinds for servant. cIo
thing,
Goats hair and common Camlet.
Point, duille, rose, whitney aud French Maelinack
Blankets
Nesng of various kinds
Brussels and Ingram Carpcting,
On Clth do,
lie rh Rugs
Fur Caps and Tippe.s,
French Marlno, black end assorted colors.
{ Figured French Marine, a article aud beautiful
goods,
French gro de nap Marine, new aud beautiful ar
English MafIno OF all colors and qualities PLAIN anu
Fine aud extra snperiine black aud colored Bom5a-
j Zlne,
Bonbazettes,
Plain aud figured Challeys
Il Callcoes ofeysry description,
Single and double width black and blue black Sill
OF superior quality to any they have ever offered
in this market,
Plain and figured Silks of every shade of color and
quality,
Extra rich figured Satns, black, blue black aud as
serted eolors
Plaid Silks,
Rban,ls OF all kinds,
N,,ino rbibet Challex Inso1, Cano,a HERNIA
III necop- Gauze. Blond Gauze. Plaid Foullafd,
Plald-Phedor, Palmarine and other new stsle
IIandkcrchiefs and shawls,
slk Hose and Hose OF almost every description.
wbife black. embroidered
Viz md colored blond, colorcd Gators white
and ~. i''''" -, - =
C, 99o's'" e'iols' open worked aud en-
n 2.o''' = -
'p,'3' 'a"'os J" oo'' " ofsied ana Hafho iioses
'i'eN' "i'''' '1o 'seoIiea e"ofs'
F n IN IF