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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-02-23

p
u anusfSc. BUpour OF PLacE.-Raiher
an unusual occurreuee took place last
Sunday ligau, in one of the Churches
in this tom, during Irvine service. The
minister had finished his sermon. and had
commenced singinga hymn, with the in
iention of making an exhortaiion afer-
wards. when. just at the close of the FIRST
verse, one Of The negroes in The gallery,
who had eaten 100 much cahbrge for Ills
dinner, and put too much VIII. key uFon
the top of 1t, and thereby being pressed
to an extremity, leaned his Lead over,
and empted his well-fiIled stomach in the
midst Of the congregation. 10 the damage
of sandry hats, goats. and SO forth, TO say
nns!Iing oil the faces of some Others which
were plentifully besprinkled. The sing
ing stopped Instantly; and those in tie
immediate vicinity Of The discharge rose
to their feet, looking anxiously ts,wa:ds
the gallery for the cause Of Il cir misfor-
t4re; while the ladies Oh tile opposite
side Ct tie church, nit knowing exactly
the cause OF the disturbance. became 3
larmed, and some of them rushed for the .
door: OF course all decorum " az a. an
end, and the minister hastily pronounced
benea!c;ion anil dismissed the ccngre-
ga'iou.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-02-23

ThurssIas. Eehruary g.

- a. Lecfu~e 81 = DELIVERED
u she Masanie III, sefase she Hs.is5or
rongh Literary Asssysassea. aaaIsxnAs'
evening next ,ssaAsly raadls lsrbi 5'he
pablk gsnkfa.ly ars respectfully jarssad
= Arn
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-02-23

AfR. HEasz4.ssfiIl yoa. 60 Kind as
. inquire through your paper, what Las
beeeas q the Fire Hooks; purchased
some twn years sincel Ihis i mater
of .sore interest 10 many . o1 cisizens.
and .shoutf Be attended to II ore. =
A CarlzES
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-02-23

Il -
rsRE.-Our l0ua yssser.iay la ! re-
r. narrow escape from seri.ss hre. Al
spark from lie cAimrey lodged d lie
roof n one Of he buadings COMPRISING
Maj. Palmer.s Motel, nv which 4 iirr
was kindlea iaie ! blaze: i - farla-
nslely Discovered :, aha issssani. - -.
mediassly. put oal;otlNruiss, i beiag :
very blaslefng Jay. ne danase paalf
have been vEy excessive. ~Hprh lrsise
i due James fiy6srf and " bon Evans.
y persons Or color. Who diseoGersa lie IRE
sand.rroae.ls ealiassiished i. This IN,
ridr'a ssggs.ei lie : bwing inquiry 4
! cniZen. which We place here ! lie besl
Srpositibn We eau inakeof il.
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TnE FISE We are indebted 10 ile
Hon X. RaynerJor copy or ihessport
Of me commiIiss on The jadisiary d lie
House n Repressalatiyes. 10 .wlihn had
been referred % much Of the Presidtnt's
message A. relates 10 The refundiag Of lhe
/. one Imposed. upon Crn. Jarksqa. and
runary mssorpials ah84 soIdiicit ofs,aie
i,LegnIaiufes relative slFresa. *nhe copy.
contains tie reports 81 the majority mi
minca,y o Inc committee and he ,locu-
rneass accompanying tie reports cpm-
prise The. proceedings Of The conr Mar
sial convened e New Orleans for he nj
al Of LouailIier, sad the procrvS.ll;issgs of
The District Cours Of The United States in
relation isf,e One, and al The facts ne
eessary % ann understanding Of the nat
Ter. 80 long time has elapsed since
the occurrence Of The transactions thai
few persons possess propcrknowiedge
Of them; and as considerable interest," tas
been manifested in relaiion 10 ,he matter.
weshall take an early opportunity cf pre-.
ssatiag 70 our ,EeaIlers The reporsboth Of
the majority andminoriiy or The commit
tee q - s.aes.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-02-23

'H'" y, Fc"fhlFy III.
The seaate did not sit t-'Iay.
In the House, Mr., G. Davis asked
leave to move that the co nmi'ter of the
whole OH the state Of the Uniqn be dis
charged from the consideration Of The bill.
heretofore introduced by iiimselfon leave,
entitled A bill to reduce the number AID
compensation of. he officers and others
employed in the port of New York"
Objection was made, but the rules were
suspended, and the motion prevailed
The bill was afterwards read the third
time and passed.
The house was for some time engaged
in The discussion Of the assumption Of
state debts. on the motion 10 print 10000
extra copies of the report on Mr.. w.
Cost hnson's plan.
The bill f)f the relief or lie inl,a',i an,s
If Yves, Florida was coas. cred. and At.
rejected by vote Of IS to ~
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
For the Spirit ofhc .igc.
CHRISTMAS.
I.YCl'RGuS,

The merry days Of Christmas have again return
ed, and with them Gf wo may be allowed to Judge
by appearanccs) their usual pleasures and enjoy
menls. Although their first appearance was sono-
what frosty et the Ginning Of bells and tho merry
laugh Of the bellies, hurrying through the crowded
streets. told plainly tina, many were enjoying a
"Aeuy Christmas" As am fond Of sucl, scenes
and do no, like to lie, an opportunity pass so well
calculated 10 afford pleasure, both Interesting and
useful, accordingly nvailcd myself Of tho privi-
lego Of participating in the festivals Of "Christn
Eve" Without giving a minute description Of
the prelude TO these cnloymcnls, such as long
weeks meditation, and anxious reflection. upon
whom should select 10 DO my co,cmporalics in
these enjoyments, suffice it to say tia, arrived
at an early hour ut the brick church, in little vii
lage in Il----whcre found everything auang-
ed in the nea,esi possible manner. The brilliant
illumination together with the rich accompany
men, Of cvergreens. ,as,ily arranged, formed n
most enchanting picture, and transported the back
in Imagination to mild and beautiful May day.
Among the many well freish!cd carriages Of all
descriptions, which were continually deposiling
their freighls both in front OF the church, and vari
Gus other parts Of the village, as conveniency per-
United, ! noticed one, which from its elegant ap-
pearance, and the more than usual happiness Of
it, "mcrry crew." excited more than common in
teres,. II was beautifully decorated with ever
green's, through which nigh, be seen pceping out
the sparkling eyes Of the faircr portion Of it, in
mates Among the green boughs Of this moving
"Paradise" might be seen II variety OF rich fruits
the golden colored oIange md lemon, lu,uriant-
!, displaying all the richness Of the eastern Isles.
In viewing this scene ! was reminded Of those
days ere man was led a.iray by the nluring smiles
Of vice, nhd feelings of deep regret, resisllessly
urged themselves upon me rs reflected upon the
effect. which one single act had upon The future
destiny Of the whole human race.
Bu, il any Of The original beauties, which rem
jered the situation Of our first parents so env liable,
escaped the wreck which innocence and purity
were destined TO receive. should suppose that
they had been preserved. to lend charm on this
occasion and heishteu the enjoyments Of this little
company, which so much attracted the attention Of
all. Upon their arrival At the village inn. could
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
THE SCHOOL FUND.-SO. g.

! Before proceeding to the propositions before laid
down it may hc well to inquire into the origin
Of the school fund and tho motives Of those who
conceived the plan, Of what the very modeI cor
responder, Of tho Free Press, calls "fooish
cheat" aud who were the men, at whom this COON
ish dandy, so sneerinsIy projects bis amazing wit
Tho plan Of creating n school fund, originated
in the old Council chamber at Montpelier, with
the venerable men who composed the Council 10
1925, Of whom the Hon. Seth Weimure, Orsa-
mus 3. Merrill, John Roberts and Ezra Butler,
were The more immediate oIisinalors Of the pro-
ject, all OF whom vera undoubtedly as honorable
md .ag,cious Ms those modern wing spectators,
whose wan,on extravaganza has plunged the state
in her present enormous debt. Some OF those
fathers remain, while others have gone to their re-
ward, but their remembrance is 50 engraven upon
the hearts Of the people Of Vermont, tina, the snr-
casm Of s. or the coroding acid of federalism con
never erase it. Bu, nasmuch rs he Free Press
correspondent is believer in ghosts, he nigh, ren-
sonably expect to be haunted, If indeed the spirits
Of such men would degn to notice HIM.
A resolution in relation to the subject was in
iroduced in the council and referred 10 the commit
tee on education Of which Hon. o. e. Merrill was
chairman, whose very excellent report thereon is
found on the Journal Of the council of that year,
which contains reasons ample and satisfactory to
every republican ircemen for The establishment Of
school fund, this was designed particularly to
extend the benefits Of common school education,
to the children Of the poor and INDECENT, who were
unable TO confer on their offspring the same bene-
fits Of useful education, as were their more veal
thy neishbors, and in accordance with this design,
i, was prinitivcly denominnted the "Poor man,
| fund." The avails Of the old State Bank, were
made the foundation Of this fund, for the pruden,
reason, that, that institution was constantly run.
ming the State in debt, and this disposition of il
was more likely than amy other, to save further r.
pensc, and bring the concern TO n close. The in.
come from the banks and from pedlars licence,
was added for the substantial reason, that urde,
the economical administration OF democratic ruIer.
,hi. income va. unnecessary To nee, the cprrcn
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06

.I. ~ PHI, .',r fw. rlr,- ,h.-'.. W b wr. .b
9''r .,'3 - uts0rnt ~, c9u7.I. ,a. .,w, aii'r
I'm mW'hs' Investigation ai,t jhI naGigy .h'+
p-nr';.'at "9o,' Ming when the friends uf iA'
,r,e rjristraIon call for The proof whpn lhey
demand lhc exposure of the alleged cnrr0pons
md abuses, instead Of being fairly met with the
facts and evidence, and the documents elected hy
the Investigation, they are told Of Jesse iioyts"
and Samuel Swartwout's appointment by Gen
jackson! Did not every one know all about thai
before tho late Presidential cleconi Every one
knew that Swartwout served out his second term
Of utfice and was refused 10 be-reapponted by
Mr. Van buren, Every one knew his drC,lcalions
were not found out ill many months utter the ,e-
fusa Of his re-appoinlment General Jackson up
pointed him because he thought him an honest
man All, however, are liable 10 be mistaken in
regard TO publ, men; and, once finding out our er
ror AL that coui;! lie done was 10 remove the OBJ
noSous officer, lie, Mr. b. had mot been convict
ed Of Inconsistency in resard 10 the authority by
which the commission was appointed, or any COM
mission. He believed the authority was not YES
ted m the President, and that it must come from
Congress Ills opinion was now, upon this sub
jec,, what It always had been, ind no inconsistent
cy had been pointed out"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
DIED.,

A. his residence in Royalton. the 18th inst, at
the very advanced age Of 81 yrs and five days, the
truly venerable benjamin Parkhurst
AZ his death he was the oldes, person in town.
lie passed through ihi. place before there was any
family in It, aud his family was the third that NOV.
ed into it; and has ever since "a short time eicep.
ied) resided in it. lie thus Witnessed its growth
from lts earliest commencement. TO which he very
largely contributed; and he has agrely sIa,ed and
firmly met and endured al the bard,llips tolls and
priyations, incident TO the first settlement Of n
country. For this, his good constitution. uniform
health and great personal ncli,iiy exactly fitted
him. Bot il was not in ihese alone that he was
so well qualified to be The pioneer Of new coun.
try. Ito was as a neighbor cninently kind and
liberal; ready at all times TO give that personal a,
sisance 10 all, and especially TO The new settle,
which the poverty Of the times required. lie was
liberal 10 the public enterprises Of The day, and to
~ extent bey"rd li' fortune. ~ an instance Of
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06

hil upright and generous disposition it may br ob-
served thai III The early part Of his life, at the
burning of Royallon by the Indians in l7s0 near
~ all the wheat in the town was destroyed. BY
Gods good providence he had noble crop. H..
stead Of raising his price and making the public
necessity his opportunity, he distributed it among
his neighhors, not only in this, hut in several Of the
neighboring towns. TO the poor who had nothing
to pay, (nnd many such there were) he freely
gave; with others he would exchange for other
grain, and TO soma he sold; bu, in no case rating
his wheat above the ordinary price, and in fact
realizing bu, ten dollars in cash for The whole
tie was emnenlly hospilahc also. His house
was the free home of the traveller and the new
settler, and that for years. And in this labor Of
love his deceased wife horc her full share; not I'M
frequently going GU. Of her house to invite tho
passer.by to stop and refresh himself II, her p!en,i
full board.
For some years past he was member OF ihe
Congregational Church Thus he lived, working
according to his strength TO the very last day Of
his life. With scarcely any share in public flee,
he spent his life in private simplicity, with palr-
archal truth of character which falls 10 the loi of
few. lie died after n very short lines incurred
by more than hundred descendants, and with
the deep reverence Of all who knew him. Com.
| In Oxford. N. II Dec. Is, Miss Rhoda wife Of
Elder f. B. Rollins, in the 25lh year Of her age.
In her last illness and death she was sustain ed,
made happy & joyful in the swee, hope of INN or
tali,y and eternal life. Printers in n N. II. Me.
and Ms. are SC. Com.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
PROBATE PRINTING.

II almost foolish in US, To recur 10 this subject
again We do So because friend snys he expected GER
tain ro,cc would appear in the dgeut neglected to give
directions at the lrohutc Office,
All We can say is what We have said hCforei II our
friends wish have their Probate notices published in the
arsiRey must make such nrequsa to The Judges Reg.
irrS ofr Probate oherwise,no direction being
given. they will matter ucoursr go To the wing paper
Thyre is no difficulty about the matter at all. Only say
that you sh your notices published III The As, srd you
will ind them there without r,il. We hope friend.
will lake such notice OF this not to compel MS to refer
to II rgsin. l59'3w
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
LATE FROM TEXAS.

By he arrival Of the steam ship Ncptunr, FRONT
Galveston, we have received lluuslon papers 10
the 9TH aud Galveston papers to the | lth inst.
There is little news Of Importance from HE new
republic; business Of every kind i. Il stand, ow.
jng 10 the ulnos, inccSsan, rains Of late, the plan.
tors in the interior are unable 10 get their cotton
10 market The roads near the coast are rrprcsen.
ted as being almost impossible.
Notwithstanding Of importance h,s been
done by Congress. The message Of President
Houston is one characteristic Of its author its rec
concentrations are such as could only be expected
from the present executive OF Texas; in Gct
recommends no policy worth note, save the one to
make the present exrh'quor bill Of the government
receivable for direct taxes only. This is what
every man who knows Sam Houston is prepared
10 learn II is dishonest, and what should be held
in contempt by every homes, nlan in that country;
i, shows mos, conrusiycy tina, Houston cares
nothing for the interest or credit Of the country, or
the welfare of ils citizens. We know not the
character Of the present Congress Of Texas, bu,
We believe tina, there must be- soma honest men
who will stand forth and defend the rights If her
citizens against thi, last too papable policy Of
syndling.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
THE MCTISY.

The .ad news reached Washington on SUNDAY.
II created great sensation. Much sympathy wa,
fcl, for Mr. Spencer and his family llis lady is
nearly brcken-hear,ed. She had issued her cards
for large party on Wednesday We agrce in
IN the comments which follow:
,llow much Of the crime VI this Spencer may
he attributed TO the miserable trash the country i.
daily deluged with in the shape Of romantic
adventures Of pirates. hnndIlli exploits Of celc
hruted highwaymen, frcehooiers, Sc: How many
Young men have AInsworihs rOmancrs Of Jacl,
Sheppard aid Dick Turpin brought 10 the rallows,
And how many more will it bring 10 "a disyracefuI
md early death, ! think that Cooper's "Red Ro.
yer" and "Wa,er Wlrcn," have done an incnlcu.
Liable nmonnt of mischief in mi. way, and above
u'l Tia, miserable creature Marryn's trnshY novel
Of The 'praia," has done more evil than the m.
thor could rec,ify, if he could live thousand
wears; and | do not think that La Fen Fsllc,
Cooper. last work. is free from them the same
powerful objection. slaenif, ing a thief md n
Murderer into a hero, and throwing liulo Of 70
names around him. il not the best way to improv,
the rising generation"
Add 10 this such internal books as the "protes
own Book" and the like They deserve ~ 10,
have always ,teu- h.. and said the condemnorio
Of every ri,ht-mlnded m1n in society. They ii
incacnlabIs injury. filling the head, Of bright an,
imaginative boys with cold and daring exhibits IN
Accomplishment, Of which, one half Of tbo.e ,,b
read, feel Il secret dcsi,c TO initiate. The face =,
commonly should he .ef s!ernly again, s,c
. t:sioas put'.eii,o1s.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06

L, 5, Senator'S. The following gentlemen
have been elected to serve in the U. s. Senate
for six years from the 4h Of March next.
Anher r. Bagby, in Alabama.
Daniel E. iluger, 10 8. Carolina,
VIM. Allen, in Ohio.
Walter r. Colquii, in Georgia,
George McDuflic, in South Carolina,
Lewis r. Linn, in Missouri,
Ambrose II. Sewer, in Arkansas,
Charles G. Arlherton, in New Hampshire,
VIM, Il. Haywood, Jr. in North Carolina.
Tho above named Senators are all democrats
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
Eor HE Spirit of ihs dsS.

To he Saints throughout the ,corld md 10 ,rhoep-
er may feel any interest in the destruction Of
The ,rorla.
As il appear, TO me there is moro said and writ
ten about the sudden departure Of tho righteous,
and destruction Of the world, than believed, il
factions speak louder than words" think it
proper a, this time 10 give my opinion in few
words, and not by way Of vision, dream. or proph-
ccy. bu, by the relation Of II shor, story. once
knew a very ingenious mechanic who told me
",ha, upon the principle of the lever he could tip
the world over, il he had anything to stand upon"
Now would ask # it would not DO well to stop
and consider if i, would not be very Convenient
when about to perform such grea, things to have
something to stand upon. A few words by way
Of advice and am done. As 1t is acknowledged
tina, God made the world and all things therein
without any Of our help, and made 1t when and
how he pleased, and has not commanded OF given
the power to any Of US to destroy any thing lha,
he has made, nor promised to destroy tho earth
Himself, in any language positive, neither told US
when, c ever, therefore, think it altogether best
to let God do as he peases with whit he has made
and each one of us, as individuals 60 abou, our
own business and confns our labors within the
reach Of our comprehension.
Now may we do our duty, love the trnth, and
hope for a pleasant road from earth to heaven.
J. GRAY.
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hut admire the good o'der and g'nilennn.lse up.
prurance, which was strictly obserI ed such as
would do credit 10 those more advanced in years,
and thought that some Of tho "whiskcred" gem
try of the present day might receive useful lessons
Of instruction from these y,ung specimens Of APP
ploximating manhood. After the exercises at the
church were concluded, this happy company re-
TUNED to tho village inn, and after bountirully re-
warling "mino Host" for the many favors they
had received at his hands. they, departed in
peace" Upon inquiring from whence originated
this winged arbor Of unsulied bliss, which moved
through The frosty air like the fiery s,ccds Of Phm
ton, and being informed that its "happy home
was in neighborins village no. many miles dis
'anl, was more sensibly struck with the splendid
appearance, and could not refrain from cxclaiming
like one en,ly-"Surely can there any good
come out Of Nazareth" hope that shall have
the pleasure Of seeing other scenes originating
from the same place, not less interesting, for moth
ing can be more useful, or add charm to society
like tho pure, reciprocal feelings of such friend
ship,
IIarlland, Dec 1912,
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WOODSTOCK, VERMONT:
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY, 6, ls4s.
PROSPECTUS.
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

Tohs Democracy Of The STATE:
For years before, and since his majority the
subscriber has aboIed in the OF the Democracy oil
This State the editor o? newspaper; hitherto without
much compensation. The time has now come when he
feels himself authorised ask that excrton be made 10
give him support adequate meet the expenses Of his
establishment and afford him fair compensation for his
labor.
lie has for seary three years sustained himself In
the C,idel or Vermont Federalism, where the democratic
party have the ability alone to support paper. lie
publishes pnpcr containin greater amount reading
matter for The price, than any other paper in The State
AND CONTAINING MVCn As ANY rAPER OF ANY SIZE OR
PRICE ~ THE sTATE-and In doing has incurred heavy
pcnses which be met Under all these considcra-
tons, he feels 0lcacy hesitation, in appealing for
assistance the thousands n the democratic party in the
State who though abundunty able take paper Of their
own political faith, The democracy have increased from
handull to powerful party, since hi, first essays
among thcm and they amply able to do for hin,
all III It he asks il they will.
No effort will bs spared, to make the 18th volume nj the
Lgs, MI that It's friends Can reasonably ask. II The let
ter the support tae better tn, paper The subsciber earn
r.y appeals to all who feel m ntercs, In the OF
dcnocncy and the suppor, ohiS paper, to use their in
nucrce in hs hehult. CHAs. G. EASTMAN.
| Woodstock, Jan. 1918.
ryOn the first of May, 1919, the 4th volume will COM
mcncc md proposed enlarge the sheet, nnd procure
new type II sufficient encouragement be gwen To vibrant
| the expense.
TERMs,-s2,OO year, ,5On advance, 81 so after the
close Of lha year. Any number of the 18th volume over
ten will be out Of Windsor county to ono address al
the rate of $ l,aI per copy, cash IN Advance.
No new subscriptions can in any case, he received I'M
less by advances payment guaranty Of payment By al
authorised agent or responsible person known &c
the editor.
No paper will he sent out this State, unless payment
| he made in ddpGnce'
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BE IT UNDERSTOOD!

That at the expiration Of the 81 vol Of the tge, We
shall strike from books the name Of every subscriber
in the county who shall have neglected to pay any
thing the paper commenced, und leave the accounts
for collection. &C.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-06
OUR BILLS,

We arc sending them TO our Agents in the several
towns in the county. They will he presented during this
or the month and sincerely hope our subscribers
will fail to meet them They are alsmall hut ont OF
them VIC must make til. hundreds that are necessary for
IN to meet the expenses of intended Improvement in
the Spring.
We earnestly requestor Agents to attend to the business
wthou, fail. Every ont can raise a little.