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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21
FRENCH HIS
BOlingbrOok Hotel,
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA.
aIIk

H,ANIEI. s FRENCH. iale OF French's He-
tel, Norfolk, respectfully announces ts shs
public that he has leased for q term Of years
that new. large and convenient public ssia-
bissment in the town &c Petersburg, Virgins,
heretofore known as the BoinQbrook Ho,si,
bu, now distinguished a. rRENCH'S HOTEL.
and has been, since the lst Of January, snsas.
ed in rei'iing, refurnishing, painting, whites
washing, and otherwise improving the saus,
in style which will make The establishment.
for both comfor. and elegance. Vie with say
other in the Union.
To the BED ROOMS. that rigid attention
has been paid so necessary 70 the comfort Of
the transienrand permanent bdaer.
The TABLE. in addition to every suss,aa.
sial dish usual 70 be had in a large Hotel, will.
also. be regularly supplied with Wild Game.
Oysters and Fish Of the besi the Norfolk and
other markets sff,rd. i1e County Custom.
ers may rely upon never being disappointed in
klhese respects.
Tho STABLES are new, convenient. sni
well supplied with Hay, Oats, Corn and Foa.
der. The ostlers ara Of The best character aud
best qualifications.
The Dining Room, Bed Room, aud other
Servants Of the House, viii befound well vors-
ed in their several duties, and ever ready 70
discharge them with alaenty and clesrfalaess.
The BAR will be kept constantly furnished
with the best WINES, LIQUORS, PoRrkk.
&C., all selected by VIZ, FRrxCn, ESQ. al
Freneh's Hotel, Norfolk, whose long expsri.
ence aad excellent Judgment are " ell kao~r
throughout the United States.
DANIEL S. FRENCH, will, on his own pars.
spare no exertion 10 give satisfaction 10 those
vino may favor him with their patronage.
Petersburg. Va. March s. 1899. e.
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= zsFe ds:sf@iRsl. sullprslinr easn.s
'aaree, uhea IL LIE pnrsail gf truth. y,
Ne susiairmenI u r.hi. ilsa HEsEY
EIlr. GlsTsai cheering ILis lie spokr
~ his own knowledge. IIe haI seen
lin standing. as IL NeIe. rpm he very
edge Of = political gull. dnun which. 40.
pafsnlly. single slrp musi plunge Lin.
! have seen hin ssid Mr. P.l look in,n
lie gulf with fixed. yet unblsnehing
eye. and. Nth MI IL consequences before
him. take The step which he ilaught DU.
T. Teqaifsd. Such a man 10 HIsKY
Clay. cheers.)
have heard him utter. said Mr.. Pres.
Ton. ~ lls einsel. sentiments which. had
hey fallen from The lips Of one az the
anrifnIs Of Greece or Rome. would hare
bern repeated with admiration 10 the
present dag. On one occasion, fconti-
nnsd Mr.. T.. lie did me The honor 10
send Tor and consult with me. Il VAS in
reference 10 step he was about 10 take.
and which will. perhaps, cnmr 10 your
minds without more direei sllnsion. AZ
'sF stating shai he proposed, suggested
shs1hsr there would mol be danger in j..
whether such course would not iniurs
hrs o~n prospects. as well as those OF
tile Wing party in general His reply
was. did not send Tor you 10 ask . hat
nigh' be the edesi Of ihe proposed move.
meat on ms prospects. but whether il
was rigii; InaD RATHER u RIGHT THAN
~ PRESIDENT"
Such sentiments as these indicate the
lafiness 81 the man. and The high pur.
pnsss Of III. soul; and they should call
lorth the admiration and he confidence
of the nation They paint 10 him as The
most worthy 10 yield her deslinies
ssow myself. therefore. for lIESRY CLAY.
! will not say ! belisps The Wings will be
defeated unless they rally 80 one man. in
q solid phalsnx. arosnd him aud their
principles. | KNOW IT. II Is inevitable.
but IL they do thus rally. their triumph
is certain. May it be my lol to congra.
tulass you hereafter upon your victory,
rather than condnls xilh you. and mourn
With The country on your defeat
We took NO notes Of any speeches. and
occupied position not favorable To hear.
ing. We must not. therefore, be eonsi'
deTsd ~ attempting 10 give more than q
sketch ol The eloquent remarks Of the two
distinguished speakers.
When Mr. Preston mentioned the
name al Henry Clay in connrxion with
the Wing banner. there was an ouibnrsI
81 feeling that told Of the hold which thai
great man lad on the affections of The
meeting. Three tunes three they cheer.
ed, and lhrn asked Tor " one more" be-
lure they allowed the speaker To proceed
Il vas a gratifying occasion, and will b.
productive 81 good.
On motion Of Mr.. d. Badger. the As
snciaiinn adjourned To meet on Saturday
evening next. ai seven o'clock. at the
Temperance Hall, Northern Liberties.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21
THE WING.

The following shows wha, Dr.. Frank,
las ideas 81 Wing were; and We feel
proud in The bslief that most in our ranks
are the psrscaifics.isn Of What 10 90 beau
,ifally expressed as the eharastsris,is Of
the patriots Of his day.
"Ths Wing lives in every state. bu,
wishes to live only in live state. He
claims no righ. in himself, bu, wha, he 10
willing 10 give his neighbour. He is no.
listed in sse.s by bonds, nor kept in them
by prejudice; his mind is not contracted
By sys,ems. ns< sacred bigo,s; It's open
TO God aud nature; he is net attached to
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21
From the Carolina watehman.

When the question was frs. agitated
as 10 The propriely of.he Wings Of North
Carolina sending delegates to the Wing
National Convention TO NEE. at Harris-
burg, we thought it"inexpendien, to de
so. On reflection. however, ave are OF
opinion that IL should be done. The very
decided preference manifested 10 favor Of
Mr.. Clay, By our party in this stale, en-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

The Distribution of The Surpius.-
Our readers will remember. that, at The
6rsl session Of the Congress which has
jus. expired, law was passed, on the
suggestion Of the Treasury, pos,poning
the payment to the states If the fourth
instai'nsnt ofths surplus until Is. Janu.
ary, 1889.
Inssmuch as no law was passed a. the
recen. session prolonging the period oil
postponement, the payment 10 now due
and demandable by the states; and the
original appropriation being from any
moneys in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated. we do not see but that the
Treasury must, in obedience to law,
make the distribution, or confess to emp
~ boxes. N. i. .fmerican.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

The Petersburg Intelligencer express.
IS ito cordial appreciation Of the views Of
the Carolina Wsschmsn on the subject oI
the nomination OF candidate for the Pre-.
sidency; end on introducing them to i,s
readers. the editor observes: &" We have
declared our determination to support
Mr. Clay, and we intend to abide BY it.
Among those who are spoken Of as can.
didsles he is the only one whom We
could cordially support. In the language
Of Mr.. Preston. e." 10 him and 10 no other
man must our banner be entrusted, il we
would see !, gloriously Seating alofi, in
proud and triumphan, victory"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

InlpOrfanf Dcision for PabEssers 81
Nerrspopers -Judge Tompson. % Indi-
ana. II ; late setting 0f lis Cirenil Couri.
>, which he presided. gave he foliosins
decision in q case whers ; subscrlber 10 a
newspaper refused 10 take The paper Oct
Of lhe post Office without complying sisii
The terms al The publisher:
"Thai If . subscriber 10 . periodical
failed 10 notify The editor 10 diseonlinue
The paper u The end Of he term subscribe
ed for. or pay up The srrearaIss. lie vas
bound for another year."
This settles very Important principle.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Morality IN Tsnnessee.-i'his Gem
para.ively young member of the Union
has set an example for many Of her older
sister states, which does her citizens high
honour, and which il would be well for
all to follow. No other state has gone
90 Ear. by legislation, in measures to
counterrail the predominant relaxation
Of nalional morality, or to curb and punish
the commission OF the prevailing evils Of
the times. For this she deserves. and
from all good citizens receives. the
gratitude and applause due TO her noble
efforts in behalf Of Law and order. BY
the wisdom Of her Legislators. and in
accordance with the will Of her citizens,
the sale Of arden, spirits is entirely pro-
hibi.ed in taverns and shops, She ha,
suppressed. by law, The practice Of dusll-
ing, Of carrying bowie knives. dirks, &C.;
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Proposed Ship Canal across the 18th
mus Of Palama.-rhe following resolu.
ton, accompanied by report, and volu.
minous appendix, interspersed with sun
dry maps and diagrams, was presented "a
the House Of Representatives. from the
committee on Roads aud Canals. by Mr..
Mercer, on Saturday, 2d instant. The
resolution was adopted by the Iioase. and
the report, &c. ordered to be printed.
Resolced, That the President Of The
United States be requested to consider
the expediency of opening or continuing
negotiations with the Governments al
o,hsr nations. and particularly with those.
the territorial jurisdiction Of which CON.
preheni the Isihmus that connects North
and South America, and to which The
United States have accredited ministers
or agents; for die psspose Of ascer.sining
the prscticabilily Of opening communities
ton between The Atlantic snd Pacific
Oceans, by the construction Of Ship
Canal aeross the lsrhmus: and Of securing
for ever. by suitable treaty s,ipulatioas,
the free and equal right Of navigating such
Canal to all nations, on the payment OF
reasonable tolls.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Ard 50 f.r are public ofini0n and Law
hostile 10 every species Of gambling. Ihsl
Tie printer sho. Publishes > lottery
scheme ailhin her borders. sven II Sent
from another state. and paid far. i lisble
10 punishment. This Is al right. Nav
North Carolina ssnn faIloE her example.
and aid 10 The nable work which Ten
nessee has commenced.
Nfl-5ren Spectator.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Executives Co,mcI.-The Governor
has notified his Council. TO convene in
This city on the 18Th Of April. 70 advise
with him as 10 The appointment Of a Pub
lie Treasurer, rice ID. w. Courts, esq.
appointed Consul TO Msnianzas.
Raleigh Register.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Rights Of Ludiss..--A bill has been
introduced into the Legislature Of Mis-.
sissippi. designed to protec. the rights oil
females by securing 10 them the enjoy
men, Of the property which they may
possess al the time OF their marriage.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

rsrsons a. faelions. bat b a.inss N jHs-
ice. % llbrny. % siEine. and Bis eoEBify.
He adhsrss 70 men who sdhese 10 those.
With Ike soniempi al prDmirs and me-
mare. paaEfd b. power. he i sslaeisfd
70 Ihose. MOI lurking hke drose %
reap ~has olhsrs SOC. he eheerfsIls aess
his part 10 sneieiy: he d0es I'll he can; he
sndesEors within his sphere 10 Psonsie
ths general welfare. No mailer y bat yoa
call him. shat his profession nr he tIse
OF his religion. This Is Wig.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Deadly UeepOns.-T'he Legislature Of
Alabsma has just snseied = law against
The dsiPs,sbls Praeiiee Of carrying deadly
weapons about The Psrsna. Il provides
ti,sI /" IL any persoa.shail ssuy. conceal
al about Las person, any species IL Ere
arms, OF any bavie knife. Arkansas tooth
pick, or any other kniis of the like kind,
dirk. or any oiher deadly weapon. the
person 90 offending shall. on conviction
thereof bsfure any court having eompe,
ishi jurisdiction. pay Gne Of not lss'
Than SHY nor more thss 1--WE hundred dol
lars. to be assessed BY lie jury trying The
case: ard be imprisoned Tor lsrm no
excessing lhree months. Al The discretion
Of ihe judge 0l said court"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Imporiant Law Decision.-Abou, q
year since, Judge Mckinley decided, in
The Circuit Cour, Of the United States al
Mobile, that a corporation created by one
state could not institute a suit in its cor.
porate capacity in another state. The
question was taken up To the Supreme
Court q, Washington City. and has just
been decided by tina. tribunal. The
decision made is,-,ha, a corporation
created by one Of the states can do in
any other state such acts as The members
Of such corporation, in their individual
capacity. have an undoubied RICH. to do.
The parties in The question involved
were,-fhe Bank Of tie United States,
appellant, Us. I'm. ID. Primrose.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

New York, March 10.
= Seneca ndians.- Seven chiefs Of cir
mibe headed by q venerable old warrior
/" Blacksmith" successor 10 Red Jacket,
arrived in ibis city yesterday from Wash
ingtsn, and vefe received by bis Honor
the Mayor in the GoVsrnsrs's roon al IL
o'clock. The Mayor was addressed by
chief named Jamiessn in the Indian
tongue. which was interpreted into Tow
ing ERgiish BY The interpreter. a grad
uale from Yale College. They slated
thai the object Of their visit TO Wash.
ing,on had been TO urge upon the Presi.
dent. with whom they had an interview,
The Improperly Of driving them from
their lands such Q proposition having
been made by Senator from this stale.
They produced documents signed by &c
neral Washington, guaranteeing pro,ec
lion 10 them and rights. AlsO paper.
signed by Governor Clinton and o.hsl
Governors to The same effect. They ite
rated pro,sstations Of friendship for ,heil
white brethren. but spoke pretty posi-
lively shou, no, leaving their old huRIinl
grounds.
They Mayor made suitable reply, sR.
afler pas.sking Of some refreshments, lhey
retired to their lodgings al the Western
Hotel in Corllsndl street. Courier.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

Gold Mines.--We are pleased 10 learn
by gentleman from Charlotte, that the
Gold Mines in Mecklenburg county. are
now in more successful and profitable
operation than for some length Of time
past. Wsstera Ger.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

The Rileigh Register suggests 10 the
Wings Of Wake The proprie,y Of holding
a meeting during the week Of Wake SUI
perior Court, aud appointing delegates to
District ConveRtion, 10 meet a, Hills.
borough sometime between this and Per-
son Superior Court, for the purpose oil
nominating sonic suitable person as The
Wing candidate for Congress in this dis
ric,; and calls upon the Wings Of Or
ange and Person to second The movement
II the prospce. Of the Wings is not the
most brilliant, he thinks there ought "a
be the more exerli,n; and he brings for.
ward The unrelaxed efforts of our oppo'
nen,s in this particular as worthy OF imi'
ta,ion. Ia this he is perhaps right.
" Fain, heart never won fair lady"
VIVA. say our Wing friends of Orange!
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21
Monday, March Is.

MIR. CLAY.-We have long looked
upon Mr.. Clay as one Of the most talent.
ell. open.hsar,ed and generous Of our
statesman, Astounding with love OF coun-
try and enthusiastic in the cause Of l,ber-
". These opinions have gained siresglh
from year To year, as new Developments
were made in the character and views Of
this exalted individual. Possessing these
feelings towards him. and believing him
the only candidate Tor The Presidency
spoken ol who can unite the vote OF the
Southern Wings, We have been gra,ified
to see the Wing press, one after another.
coming out in his favor. A short time
since the Wilmington Advertiser hoissed
the Clay flag, subject to the decision
Of nalionsl Wing conven,ion;" but the
Carolina Watshman and the Newbern
Spectator. seem to have nailed their CO.
Iours 10 the mast, as we intend TO DO.
We have to-day copied several articles on
this subject, and in future numbers shall
give others, accompanied with a more
extended expression OF our own views.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

We are surprised at the Standard Tor
his unqualified endorsements Cor doctor
Duncanl TO denophee. in such sIroaz
and bitter terms. the shig party. for their
alleged - league" with Northumberland
then take up the gauntlet for the sEowed
author Of The rsnkesl abolition sentiments
ever uttered. is astonishing! II this is
not " party Madness" ne don't knou
shsi Is. Qaere--Does the Standard 90
for his docIorship " in The abstract" or.
does he 90 in for The unsOphislisstsd an
imal az he stands!
GrssnsJOrOugh Patriot.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

IH. NGnly and DR.. Duncdn'-A
week or two ago we promised to give to
our readers tue triumphant reply Of ME-
Stanly to a scurrilous and ruilian.like pub.
lic,'i,s made by lhe Hon, DIR. Duncan,
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Trust Sale

Rf virtue Of deed of trust, executed ~
:. ",.hsm Z; anderson, I shall offer for ssls
salns, a rSaho WOMAN, al the s,sre Of
Samuel y. Tate, on tue 18Th iuslspt.
JAMES WEBB. Trustee.
March 1. 90
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-21

"The liil.sborouph Recorder asks how long
Is i, since the Modification party has been 10
enrporsied into the Republican familyi Will
the Standard please inform usfn We answer;
Ever since their Hartford Convention Allies at.
tempted to use them TO their purpose Of selling
the Constitution and the Country 10 . British
Bank.- l. the Recorder salisfiedl"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02

The Boapie KNIFE in Tsnnessee.-The NASH
vile Whig says there is not one of these
worse than barbarous-fiendish they might
be called-instrumen of human slaughter,
for sale In Tennessee. II is high misde-
meanor for importiag, manufacturing. selling or
scearing; felony for drasriag. and crime Of
the first grade for using Bowie knife. wheth-
erofIensive or defensive. Tennessee. thanks
to the moral fiFmness Of her Legislature. and
tho law abiding temper &C the great body Of
her citizens. 10 clear of this VepE0ach,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02

Seat of Government in Teras.-The Steam
boat Cuba. arrived here yesterday from Gal.
weston. The papers brought by her were of
a date not more recent than those received by
the Columbia. A private letter, however.
has been received from Houston, later than
previous advices, that gives important infor-
nation respecting the location Of the Seat Of
Government. The Commissioners, it seems,
have located the metropolis on the Colorado
river. at point called Waterloo. thirty miles
above Bastrop, and ten miles below the
Mountains. The situation is very fine, in
healthy. fertile region Of the country, and
near the centre of the large grant made by
the Mexican Government to Stephen F. Aus
tin. There will be a great rush Of specula-
tors and emigrants to the spot. The name Of
the place IL to he changed 10 Austin. which
the capital of Texas win hereafter bear in
honor Of IDS illustrious founder.-N O. Com.
Bal 18th inst.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02

situation OF her child, fOSneO through inc
flames, and seized her sleeping boy, and no
sooner had she gained the object for which
she was willing to risk her life, than it was
discovered that all means ofescape were cut
off save that of leaping from the second story
window with her child, which without mo-
ment's hesitation was done, without any ma
terial injury to herselfor child.-AlbGnyJoIr
Expedition to Oregon.-The St. Louis Re-
publican ofthe 9Th inst. says: The steamer
Antelope, owned by Pierre Chouteau, Jr.
Esq, and under the command of Edward +.
Chouteau, both of this city, left this port yes
terday, with several scientific gentlemen |;
among whom are Mons. Nicolet, Of the Acad-
envy Of Sciences of Paris, Lieut.. Freemore,
of the Typographical Engineer Department
at Washington also. about IL clerks and 10
hands. laden with articles for the supply Of
the trade. The corps will be conveyed some
distance above the mouth Of the Yellow
Stone River. as far rs the water will enable
the boat to ascend, probably distance ex-
ceeding 1000 miles above the mouth of the
Missouri. The boat is expected back in
about three months.
The company left in good spirits. and we
trust, the fatiguss. trials. and suffering at
tendant on such an expedition. win NOT be
endured without fair recompense. This
whole company is in tia service of the Amer
lean Fur Company. which sends like num-
her 10 the Mountains about once in two years.
the time usually required for the excursion.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COUT@W'
Remedy for the Lock JaU.-We are inform
ed by friend, that sure preventive against
this terrible disease is, to take some strong
soap, and mix it with quantity Of pulverized
chalk, so as to make it of the consistency of
-buckwheat batter; keep the chalk moistened
with fresh supply of soap until the wound
begins to discharge and the patient finds re-
lief. Our friend stated to us, and implicit
confidence may be placed in what he says,
that nc has known several cases where this
remedy has been successfully applied. So
simple and valuable a remedy. within the
reach OF every person ought to be universal
ly known.-N. Y. Eue Post
The SILVER Hoox.-Doctor Franklin OBJ
serving one day hearty young fellow,
whom ne knew to be an extraordinary black.
smith. sitting on the wharf b0bbing for little
mudcats and eels. he called TO him. All.
Tom, what pity il il you cannot fish with
SILVER hook" The young man replied.
~he was not able to fish with silver hook."
Some days after this, the doctor passing that
way. saw Tom at one end of the wharfagain.
with his long pole bending over the flood
what. Toni" said the doctor. have you
got the silver hook vet 2" Heaven bless
you. DOCTOR" cried the blacksmith, am
hardly able to fish with an iron hook
"Pohl poh J" replied the doctor. go home
TO your, anvil. and you win make silver
enough IN one day lo.buy more and better
iish than you can catch here IN month"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-11
PATENT WINDLAss.
B j. II e A ID

90 Thu Subscribers, Sole Proprietors and Manufacturer
prepared execute despatch all orders for Their In
rvaled Patent sw-ed Beam Winla Bedsteads which are
now almost universally used being the article as vet in
understanding ease convenience and durability
The sackns acted upon by the wndass and sweed beam
made perfectly light and free from all liability to sarc still
ing an elasticity In the which renders particularly
ana mPe N constructions the matter oputng up and
Down Will be found Of but little trouble with hos
component Par fitted safeguard against the
ducton Of any kind Of vermin. Ss
From the taken render each Bed,tead p~rst
qualities for durability will recommend them 70 rurcha.sr
aand. sAs w" W
Also large assortment of elegant Furniture
Fsather Beds &c. constantly on hand
NV. c SOUTHACK, No lo6 Broadwsy
iel5y Tr..LI,a ~,