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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1843-01-19
JAMES WEBB.

We have received The proceedings at
The Burn, Shop, and at The house Of MIR.
John w. Jones, in commemora,ion OF the
victory at New Orleans, but too late 10
make room FOR them in our paper to-day
They will appear in our next.
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VIM. BRADSHAW, Pres.
THoAAs JONES, sec'ry.
THAT SAME OLD COON '

We never had much faith in the stories
put forth in the Loco prints. and espses>
ally in The Standard. Of The death Of that
old Coon. We were sure he was only
mapping, and fell confident that when The
season for action came, lie would be found
in The field, leading 10 victory. l Ibis
conviction we might have been oonsrmr
ed BY The intelligence Of the defea, Of the
Locos which has just reached as from.
Georgia. But our belisf has been fedu-
ced 10 certainty by occular denonsira-
ton. On visiting our Office Yesterday
morning, The veri!able old Coon himself
awaited our arrival, with The following
letter of introduction, written BY brother
Coon. We offer no apology Cor present.
ing i, 70 our readers.
/ The Coon he ID sarmsn, gay,
/ A sitiin OH rail,
/ And no matter what the Locos ssy,
They only get, Try VIVA, they may,
A few hairs from the tail.
HI dear Mr. Heart:-The family 0
CooSs are, as YOU well know, gallan
, and determined race, always battling stur
div for their rights whenever carrish.!.
, attacked, and Welding then only wit
aheir latest breath, Indeed NIGoERoLosY
J., if consulted, will plainly show, that Their
: is nothing earthly before which the yalo
of Coon will quail, saving and except
,, ing il be Possum.
: Now as FAR as myself am concerned
as member Of that distinguished family
:, | must say, that the only Possum IN
r. can scare. me is TOMMY LoRINe. Tom
r nv has abused me SO heartily, that {
$ some time have been hanging about n
/. purlieus of The Feres. City. wal.lng Il
). an opportunity 10 get one bite al least,
i that portion Of the creature most prom
,e nen,ly developed 10 an aamirlng worl
#. But, sir, I would have you to unacrsian
r., ,ha, however fierce when duty points Y
nd way, still cherish magnaaimity as ca
q. dinal virtue, and that under NO circun
ID stances whatever can l ever be lnduc'
to to set my foot upon pumpkin tha'
rs souashea. iii other words, sir, when
h saw FAT OLD MAN, old in years. and 9
he in the service of those who we're ungr--'
he ful. fiercely attacked by men Tom
mountains, men from the reed marsh
m. and men from the middle ground,
lie. wrath was turned 10 pity. and The leas
nd could do was 10 leave him to hrs Ia
So quitting tho (ior the present at lea
,ge Ass -ENIua Of the state, l have eonciue
he for time to 60 into retirement
knowing no harbor more saie' ana su
oli- than the Office of the llIlisborough
,or. cordcr, | have thrown myself upon y
Ugh protection. =, 81.
With undying respect, your ee,' Sc
7,h THAT SANE OLD Coon
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90 81 G q ID s S.

Thursday, Janaarya
Alter the presentation of petitions, re- re-.
pms from committees, f.. he1sisi 'o'
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obituary.

Died, in this town, on the 5lh instant.
NlLnAm WHIrE, aged ) years, wanting
DAYS. son Of Rev. NJ. A. Curtis, Rec.ar
Of 81. Matthew's Church.
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HgmmsD eEo
Tharsday, january %.

ED- A meeting Or The IIillsborongh
Literary Association viii Be held this
evening ii eandle-ligha. q he P~sbyie-
rian session house. As business connec-
led ~ish Die continuance &c The Associa.
,ios i % br transacted, IN who feel any
interest in il are earnestly requested 70
attend.
TheLermre will he delivered onThurs.
day evening next; il hss.been postponed
in consequence OF The necessary absence
Of The gentleman appointed % deliver i.
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HEARTH OF HllI.sBoR0UGIi.

HEALTH OF IllLl.SBOROU6u.
Ma. HEARTT:-I herewith send you
The statistics Of our tnwn Cor the veal
1912. Much sickness has prevailed dur
ing The year; scarIeiina has prevailed ex'
iensiyely in all is forms; mumps general
u IN the schools.
Eighteen deaths have occurred, As fol
lows: or old age ?, one aged 30, one 70
Of mania poiu |, cancer 2. fever !, Puer
neral mania |. cholera infanlnm 4. scar
lie, fever ?, dropsy Of the brain !, coasul
siens l. oyerlaid !, infanis.2.
Foriy.One births, viz. IA white males
I'm white females, q coloured males,
coloured females.
JAMES WEBB.
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To Hire,

YTRSrT. the hrsi oil January new . Negro
- Moman, III the prime 81 lie, who 10 an
excellent Cook AMI Mash-weman
inquire q. this Office.
January iS. y sw
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HOUSE FURNISHING wARE-ROOMS -
IL JNO NJ. DOM, at the old established stand
Of Bo,eer & Donn on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Browns Hotel, continues TO keep large and well
assorted stock Of House Furnishing Good, compris
ing almost every article used In housekeeping which
he will sell as low as they be procured at any
other establishment in the District.
His stock has been selected with care and, although
not all purchased for cash, which he finds and
hard TO get, he is nevertheless enabled to sell low
his profits are only less than formerly.
The upper rooms Of his establishment are well
filled with Cabinet Ware and Chairs, Of almost every
description, Of good patterns and workmanship, per
haps the largest stock in the city at this time, and at
as low prices. Persons furnishing would find II TO
their advantage to call and examine his stock before
purchasing, they be fitted out at this estab-
lshment with parlor, dining room, chamber and
kitchen furniture, Except carpets,) and as the pre-
sent proprietor Of the establishment is determined to
sustain ITS reputation he solicts a call from the
public
Goods purchased here delivered 10 any part Of the
nity Tree OF expense TO the purchasers.
7. 81 M. d. has furniture car, with a care
iul driver al all times at the service OF persons
moving march 9-eu3u
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NE w MUSIC.

UST received the following pieces Of New Mu-
.. sic at tie old established store two doors east Of
10Th street Pennsylvania Avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Oh ask me not-by G. Meineko.
Bird upon the gentle sprny-by w p King
Bell eco della scozia-by Sodor M'lon.
Beeswings and Fish, humorous glee-by Deil-
man.
From the Alps the horn resounding-by III. Proch.
See We, Love, yon broad OAK climbing
for two voices
Thou has, wrcsthed Spell-by Mrs. Hamilton.
loves Faith--by w. A. King
As the Dew.drop Night lets fal-by III. A. kock.
Would | among the Mountains-by d. q
You.
Yes, | will share with thee, my Lovely w. }.
Lemon.
Come wander with me, duett-by 8. Nelson.
You'll not leave me, Dear, comic dueu-by Mr.
Walcott
Rain we'd know where Cupid sleeps-by Mrs.
Hamilton.
Cedar Grove wstz-by IF spott
G. zatls WALTZ.
Erncstine waltz by Joseph Labitzky.
Ostrich Feather grand waltz and galop, by strauss
New York Fusilior's waltz, 10y !. IL. Brown.
Pesther Walter, by Joseph Lsuner.
Franconia waltz, by T. ilabner
Furioso gslIoppc, by Joseph Labrzky.
Grand March bv j X. Creighton
He'll eco della Scotia, arranged for The Guitar.
| Variations on celebrated barcarols Of { We.
ber-arrangeJ % duett by II, Herr,
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mar l0-lawtl0may
NEW MUSIC.


lust RECEIVED the following pieces Of new
j Music, at the old established store, two doors
east of 10Th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER
The Emigrant's Farewell-by II. Russell.
The Spirit Brd-by o. Shaw.
The Parting of Symmetry J. Richard.
Johnny Sands comic-by J. Sinclair.
How long and dreary is the Nightly Robert
Burns.
I'm poor Shepherd Maid-by A. Lee.
The Church Bell-by T.. J. Loder.
By.gone Years-by J. N. Metcafe.
The Poor Mans Friendly Henry Russell.
The Grave Of Bonaparte-by L. Heath
Land Of my Birth far sway-by 7. Bricher
Tee Fairy Water-sprit.- from the Nsad Queen.
The Child and the Dewdrops-by J. l.. Hoi kins
Moonlight is Besmicg, serenade-by G. White
My happy Village Home-by Sidney Pearson
III do thy bidding, Mother dearly NJ w. Bale.
Oh ! should like to Msrry--by J. J. Craven.
I've lett my Home, my native Home-by l.. Rees.
Three fayorite Glees
Hark, the Lark, celebrated Glee-by Dr. Cooke.
Lady Of Beauty, serenadc-by Knyyett.
Diana MARKEDLY j. FreidheIm.
Brooks Club Quckstep-by Newland.
The celebrated Empress Henrietts's Waltz-by
II Herr. march2o-0
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THE undersigned continues to transact business
i for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted vo-
lunteers, and claimants generally at the seat OF Go
vernment.
He has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS Of
bidding for mail contracts. The old service and pay
upon any route given at the shortest notice and ad-
vice as 10 bidding communicated, if desired. No APP
plicaton attended to- unless accompanied by fee OF
five dollars and no letter taken from the Office
less the postage is paid. No person having business
at the seat of Government need attend in person. If
full descrip ion of tie business is communicated,
end a full power of attorney sent on by mail
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims allowed
by the proper authorities after the allowance is made.
Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed.
Refer to the members OF the Twenty Seventh Con-
gress generally.
JESSE f. DOW
Washington, 9Th street, near General Post Office.
March 9l-lyif
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d lCHARD POLLARD has resumed the practice
IL Of the law. He will attend the Courts of Al
bemarle, Buckingham, Nelson and Amherst. He
also offers his services for the adjustment of claims
upon the Government. He will go to Washington
whenever business entrusted to his care may require
him to do Having been merchant, well as
lawyer, he considers himself well prepared to settle
accounts. seven years residence in Chill as Uni
ted States Charge d'Aiaires, has given him know.
ledge Of the Spanish character and Spanish language
which will be useful in the furlherance and settle
ment Of business in connexon with these subjects
His Post Office is Warren, Albemarle county, Vir-
gina. mar l5-w4w
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-10
PICTORIAL HISTORY
THE UNITED STATES,

EROM the discovery of America by the North
Il men 10 the present timely JONI FRosr, Pro-
fessor Of Bellies Letres Of the High School Of Phil
adclphia.- Embeshed by upwards of three hundred
original cuts designed by Croome expressly for this
work.-Now in progress of publication, aud TO be
completed in twenty monthly numbers, at the unpa-
ralleled low price of twenty-five cents each the
whole forming four octave volumes
full and copious History Of the United States for
families and libraries has long been called for by the
American people the publisher has now the plea
and satisfaction Of presenting TO the public such
a work. II is the result Of years of study and re-
search by one Of our sblest writers and in order
that the noble deeds and striking scenes connected
with history may be properly depicted, the pub
Usher has engaged the services Of superior and dis
tngushed artist.
In carrying out this undertaking, great investment
Of capital has been required, and much mechanical
skill emp Dyed 10 render il work worthy of the ad-
miration of every lover of his country; and one to
which every patriot may point as evidence of the
great degree Of perfection and refinement our liberal
institutions have secured us.
The first number appears this day, april ls) the
succeeding ones will appear promptly on the first Of
each month until the whole is perfected At the con
olusion Of each volume, complete index and title
Iage will be furnished.
The publisher pledges himself that The embellish-
ments in the whole work shall exceed three hundred
and equal those in the first or specimen number i'm
style and execution. The distribution Of the pictures
will of course be regulated by the subject, some
chapters being much more susceptible Of rich picto-
rial embellishments than others. The succeeding
parts will contain the number of pages as this
Persons at distance, who DESTROYS of obtain
ing this work direct from the publisher will please
remit five dollars, free Of expense of postage Post
masters franks always be obtained for rcattan-
ces for periodically and the whole will be sent
Clubs, by remittance of ten dollars will receive
three copies; by remittance Of fifteen, five copies
Postage OF each number, under an hundred miles
four and onc-hali cents upwards of an hundred
miles, seven and one-half cents.
individuals DESTROYS Of acting as agents for thi,
work, advised to make application
T.. H. BUTLER, Publisher.
PmL,puLrBu, 9prH !, lst3, mar2s-5t
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

4 Mos KENDALL and JOHN +. KENDALL
L offer their services TO such may have business
with the Government Of the following description,
viz;
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and other
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office
Procuring pensions-rey olutionary, army, and ma
w and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement Of accounts, whether with the Stale,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Departments.
Prosecuting of claims against the Goyenme (,
whether or lands, other property or money before
any Of the TX, cutive Departments or Congress.
Our office is in Todd's rooms, number 10, where
JouS L. kESpALL will be found during business
hours Amos krNDALL will also attend at the
Office TO consult and advise, and will prepare
cases for presentation to the Departments to Con.
gress. His knowledge OF the forms and details OF
public business, derived frem service in the public
Offices will enable him TO perform this service IN the
most effective manner and those who intrust us with
business may rely upon utmost promptnde, and
the use Of all proper to bring IT to successful
issue Our charges will be moderate, depending for
their amount on the nature Of the
Persons at a distance will find il much cheaper TO
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government, than 10 come to Washington themselves.
We will also attend TO the purchase, sale, or ex-
change of real property in e. District and the West
ern States using our best endcayors prohtahly 10
sery, who will furnish us with accurate scrip
tons of the kind Of property wanted TO be purchased
or proposed 10 be sold or exchanged.
All letters business should be addressed 10
Messrs. Kendall, & CO., agents and must be post
AMOS KENDALL,
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

A ND possession given on the first OF April next
"A the dwelling house and premises the corner
of l4th street and New York avenue, at present in
the occupancy Of Captain Page, Of the Navy. This
one of the healthy and agreeable places Of
sidence in Washington, with stable and carriage
house wood-house milk-nouse, Sc, an additional lot
of ground for garden, some choice bearing fruit
trees and excellent water near by.
The House will be put in good repair and war
ranted not TO smoke Apply to
JAMES LARNED,
march 2l-3t Thirteenth street
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TREASURY NOTES LOST.


TINE public hereby cautioned not TO receive
Il or negotiate for two United States Treasury
notes, for hundred dollars each. No. g. 496 and
497 bearing an interest of six per cent, dated 5th
February, 1912, signed VIM. Selden, T. u. s., and
payable year after date, to Cashier Bank of Com
merce, New York, and endorsed, Pay Ambrose
Lanfear, order, without recourse. Geo. Center,
cashier !" Without recourse Amb. Lanlear y
" Pay TO the order Of F. Borlando. Henry o. Nc
Emery" Said notes enclosed in a letter mailed al
this place on TIE first Of September last, addressed
to Rev F. Borlando, St Marys College, near Per
ryyille, Missouri" | have received information
that said letter has Lot reached its destination II,
having been received by said Borlando. Therefore
if said notes should be attempted to be put in crcu-
lation with the endorsement purporng to be that OF
y. Borlando," the same is forgery. The neces-
sary steps have been taken to notify the Treasury
Department Of the loss Of said notes. and TO have the
same redeemed or renewed.
HENRY o. McENERY.
Monroe, La, Feb. II, Is43.
march l7-2aw2w
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AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN T.. X ENDALb,
march IS-1y
WRITING FLUIDS, COPYING AND WRITING
INKS

wv FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
w staple Stationery, has recently received d.
rect from the manufacturers in London,
STEPtItNS'S PATENT BLUE BLACK WRIT
ING FLUID-Ths article, which writes Of blue
at first has the peculiar operty Of becoming an IN
tense black afterwards IT contains combinations cal
culated 10 ensure higher degree Of permanence,
with greater facility Of writing more especially with
Steel Pens than ever can be attained by the black
dyes colors or common Inks II has been 10 extern
sve use in all climates for several years. II answers
admirably for use with the Copying Machine, and is
used in several Of the offices Of Government, par
ticularly the Department Of State
TERRY'S COPYING lNK.-The peculiar pro-
perty Of this Ink is the facility with which 1t renders
most perfect copy 1t also possesses every other
essential quality requisite in the best writing Ink This
lux will yield a copy within twenty-four hours after
writing.
COOPER AND PHiLLlPS'S formerly Walkden)
EXTRA FINE BLACK WRITING INk.--Also,
constantly on hand, the best Inks, black and red,
made in this country by Maynard & Noyes, ID. Felt
& Co, and Edward Kent for wholesale and retail
at Stationer Hall.
STEPHENS INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
WRITING FLUID.-This fluid has the property Of
writing Immediately black. II is the purest black
ink ever offered to the public. II has no sediment
and forms no incrustston about the pens or nkhod-
err, and flows with remarkable facility.
mar 24-3t
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TUITION IN FRENCH.-The subscriber res
Il pectiully informs those gentlemen who called
on bin since the formation Of his last class, and such
Others as may be DESTROYS of studying the French
language that he intends 10 open class early next
week, either at ms residence, Pennsylvania avenue,
fourth door above the War Department, or at his
school room on lith street. the Washington Ii
brary opposite the City Post Office may be agreed
upon at the First meeting Menesoa's oral system,
with which the subscriber has been familiar Tor the
last fifteen years, altogether pursued by him in his
classes
Application for terms, &c. may be made to him, a,
his residence, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, aud Sstur-
days after O'Clock 7. NJ, at his school room on
the alternate days from s. O'Clock TO 81 ?. NJ
april 4-dSt A, N GlRAULT,
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TRrAsuRY DEPARTMENT,

Washington, March l6 lS43
CrEALED proposals will be received II this Depart
- ment until tie 18th April next, for building the
bulls Of one hco, three Iron Steamers TO be used as
Revenue Cutters on the coast, of the following
dimensions say " one hundred and forty (liO) feet
on deck twenty-three (2o) feet beam, and ten (l0)
feet hold. Model, drawings and moulds for building
TO be furnished by the Department. 1t is expected
that these boats will be built in reference to Hunters
or Ericssou's Propelers. The iron used in construc-
ton must be American, and of the very best quality
and is TO be painted, with two good coats Of red lead
Zone before the work put up and the other after The
whole Of said iron work shall be weighed after il is
wrought and fitted to its appropriate place aud previous
10 It's being finally put together. Payment Will be
made according to this nett weight per Pound,
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gall
leys The chain plates, bobstays and all iron
work necessary 10 the hull, spars rigging sails and
guns will be included in the proposal, and the price
Tor such work will be separately stated spar deck
of white pine 3 by inches to be laid secured from
underneath with the wood screw bolts caulked and
planned. Berth deck Of ash or yellow pine q by 6
inches. spiked and boled to the berth deck beams,
also cauiked ard paned ceiling panks of white oak
to the flooring heads inches thick, thence yellow
pine inches thick to the lower deck clamp-all Of
which will be estimated by the square superficial feet.
The materials and weight used in the construction
to be approved and the work be inspected by such
officer as the Secretary of the Treasury may appoint,
and the work to be done according the direction Of
the Superintendent
The vessels to be completed within sir months
from the day Of delivering the moulds and plans of
building.
The workmanship to be inspected previous to de-
livery by two competent judges one TO be chosen by
each Of the parties Of the contract who, in the event
of their disagreement shall select a third, who are
to determine whether the work has been executed in
all respects according TO the proposals and agree
ment.
(Sgned,) J. c. SPENCER,
Secretary Of The Treasury.
march l7-d1m
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SWORDS UNCLAIMED.

TX swords, prepared in obedience TO various reso-
~ lutlons of Congress, and Intended 10 have been
presented 10 Onlcen of the Navy Tor gaaniry and
good conduct In the actions with the enemy In which
they were respectively engaged, have recently been
found IN the Navy Department
These officers being not now ia the service, and
perhaps not living, the swords properly belong and
viii be delivered upon the production of satisfactory
evidence, 10 the nearest male feiaiire.
The OF the officers TO whom voted aud the
actions in which they distinguished themselves
subjoined;
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BOUNTY LANDS TO SOLDIERS OF THE
ID LATE WAR.--SoidIers, or their hers, who
lave may hereafter receive certificates for bounty
lands are informed hat the subscriber has engaged the
services Of faithful and competent agent now resid-
ing the Territory OF lowato whose may be safe
N ntrusted the selection and location of said lands, in
that, or any adjoining Territory State. No patent
can be obtained until the location made; and Il Is all
important that good aud valuable lands should be Sc
eeted To do this, an agent should be employed who
can attend personally to the subject Persons hold
ing certificates above, aud who may desire to make
them of value, can have their respective locations
made upon liberal terms by applying, posi- paid to the
subscriber.
Reference may be made to General George Glib
SON Washington City.
HENRY ii. SYLVESTER.
Washington City, ID. c., April 5-d&clf