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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1845-03-13
From the Knickerbccker.
SOMETHING TO DIE FOR.

PREST v as sick, sipgirs snsi si.guisr.
II was Of no use 10 DO any thing for
him; he was going 10 die; that is, he was
coming TO his end. OF what Will you
have the answer Of lest month, or las,
year! lfs quite important to me which.
Last week he was dying of consumption;
las, month Of apupexy; las, year OF ean-
Get; and il was as likely the year before
TO have been an ancurIsm as palsy. Bui
he though, Of dying, and had thought OF
ii off and on (generslly on) for three
years. Three yesrs-,ilI finally he re.
duced il TO certainty (he feared.} and
himself to shadow; q pretty dIsinc,
shadow, he true.
lie looked at his hand one day; there
was little blue spo, on it. MortlIying,
no doubt--very. VITA: would become Of
his penmsnship! OG-hanJ. at, least. Four
and twenty hours relieved him: all right;
only stain. lie walked in a perspira-
ZION Of delight TO the open window; but
where was his happiness. wien two
minutes alter he put his hand upon his
brow and felt cold drops standing there!
Oh! where VAS It! (ioing in cOnsump-
ton; last s,age-hasty a, that named in
two words; cough and coffin.
bed, blood root and blister.
Ptent was q whig and wag, and
both toge Their sonetnes-unsteady.
Not so much my feelings as my
friends, said Prent, tsebly; 'nor my pam
as my principles. Isreve for. Wha,'ll
become Of the party! no. 'ha, which
comes TO t. (tea he was abou. TO say.
but growing shnr, Of blealh got out ',Or
instead. which was just as well, bot
which goes tn The polls. | IN gOing, and
my friends know it: IT'S erpeei-oration
with me, but no, vi h ihem.'
mo. no. said his iriend Prattle. the
lawyer don't give way to such feelings.
Cheer up
Cheer up! said Pten'; 'on what!
81 iri,s Of nitre?-poor cheer. take IT.
lie did; aud as for giving way, there's
no help for il nor from it. | tell you
my frifnd, I'm gone roon!' He smiled
leebly. I've fell like II ever since the las,
election
Stuff said Prs,tle, stuff
Which, asked Prent: smy medicine
or my meals! have NJ eaten any thing
so large as a cracker since yesterday.
I'm an unsound liver, though not bilious.
WELL said Praule. If you really
think so, I'll send for doctor; snd,' sug-
gested he. perhaps I'D better make out
your WILL"
The bes, thing You cen do; and give
me my testament said Prent.
Wont you just sign this pet'ionf
said Pratle; . it dates week back, and
you can sign il at the heai:'
"A weak back said Prent. contains
complaint. does ii! Well. yes; Ill sign
the petition and saw my prayers. Bn',
look here; dont send for the doctor; it's
no use.' >.4.~.-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1845-03-13
OVERLAND CORRESPONDENCE WITH
THE PACIFIC.

The Msdisnpisn of Monday evening
contains the Treaty concluded a, Borola
on ihr 6 III OF March last helw cen the United
States and The Republic OF New Granada,
by their respective agents, and since rail-
6rd by beth parties. This Treaty &C.
cures The prompt and regular Transports
lion "f The U.iled States, across The 18th
mus of Panama. The first article pro.
vites tia, whence er sealed pscke. con.
tanning letters and newspapers declined
In cross the Istbmns is delivered 10 The
Postmaster st Chagtes or a, Porto hello,
by American war-vessels. he shall cause
il to be fnrw arded TO Panama for The con-
s'ders,ion of thirty dollars Tor each Trip,
provided the weight Of The bag does not
exceed one hundred pounds. For each
sucet ding hundred pounds twelve dollars
more is 10 be psid. The ma,l-hag sent
to Panama By The Consul or other ssen,
Of the United States is TO be forw arded 10
the pest flee OF ChaeIes OF Portobelln,
under The same crn3lhous stipulated in
the frs, article.
The Consul or other Agent of the Uni
ted S'stCs at Psnsma is required under
The provisions "f the treaty TO receive
The bags unopened; and after delivering
to tho pos;-ofliee all the CORES pondence
except letter to hlmself. directed to Pans
ma or other points OF The Granadlsn Ter
ri,ory, (which correspondent is TO be
snbltcl to The usual rates Of postage estab.
lished 10 New Granaja.) he is 10 retain
the remainder and fotw ard il to its destl>
nation as soon as an opportunity occurs.
Let ers received By he AmeIirsu vessels
Of war not intended To cross the l>thmus,
but to be d,hscred en- the Ailanhc coast
OF New Granada, are to be subject to The
New Giana',ian rats Of postage. Il is
male oeltgs,o IN the vessel. Of war OF
the United S,aNes Ia carry. free Of charge,
all The official or pri, ale letters or news
papers which msy be delivered them.
from one po.i oil New Granada to sne,h.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1845-03-13
From the United States Saturday Post.
PUT 1T WV,

In late popular book Dickens Chi
mes) there are abundance Of to- les sug>
gestve Of thought--aad not the least
worthy OF these is the satire upon class
Of refcrmers who are forever for d" putting
down" evils by legislation. instead oil
roofing them up by removing the causes.
II such legislators and executors had the
upss Tree TO ex,erm'nste. they would
pass an act that il should not leave nor
blossom. and aPpoin. constabulary force
,o attack i, al the topmos, ,wigs. leaving
the root finn set in tie ear h and The tree
in full vigor.
And set such is The chsrac,er-mors
or less, Of almos, all Legislation. We
hsng murdereIs aud impri.on thieves
conducting The machinery of law on tn,
lock the-door-aiter-,he- horse-is~gone prin
ciple. And all this is done at an enor
nous expense Of the time and money g
The body polite and OF individuals; to ga,
nothing of he waste and decadence o
morals which ensaes from Upas. whici
We merely keep thrifty by thinning is let
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

Daniel 5. Dickinson has been elected by the New
York Legislature, ior The balance of Mr.. 1amadpe's
term, which expires on the 4,h Of March next. Mr.
Dickinson Is now IN the seat under the appointment, Of
Cov. Bouck II is understood that he III be chosen by
the Legislature TO succeed Mr.. Tallmadgc, ior four
years from the 4ih Of March next
Gen. J. A. Dix. has also been appointed by the lie
Gsla,ure Of New York. TO succeed Gov Wright, v hose
term would have expired iih March. lsi9 lie Thus
cispaces Ar. Foster, no was in by Executive annn,
mont. -
II IS understood that in these elections there is com.
promise. one ot,he Senators (Dix) being Van Buren,.
Anti-Fexas, Old ilunker and Anu barn Burner ;,
the oiher (Mr Dickinson Van Buren, bu, inclined Ia
we i9ung Democracy" the Young America" side
Of the iionse New York thus neutralizes her o,y n
We ght in The Senate.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
THOMAS ~ nnRR

The Legislature Of the State of Rhode Island, Of Fri
day Last, passed act Tor the liberation from confne.
meat Of Thomas W Dor. on condition that he should
take tina oath Of allegiance TO the State before it's S
preme Court The vote The passage Of this law was,
In the House OF Representatives yeas 49, nsys -in
the Senate yeas %. nays3 What is most remarkable.
considering all that has been said the subjac, of the
Imprisonment oil this individual. is tina, every purr,e
but Two in the House and three in the senate voted
gainsi his release on the conditions stipulated although
rs members Of the Legislature, each Of those presse
friends OF Don has taken the very oath which he
s required to take, and had previously voted for
extending pardon TO other indicted persons on precisely
The same condition
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

spoken when the 6ri man Who enirsed wa knocked
down, and ear 81 the u,hsrs enicred they als re-
cevrd blows which ierd Them 10 the earth one OF
the psirs who entered by the hack part u the hoosr
shot IN the arm, and very sesereIy hesien Find
ing themselves completely asr'p~.red. ihere being
very large number Of negroes-pfohsbly hundred-in
the housr the nainls re,resed. the negnoes following
sfi,r them crying kH them The neenes appar 10
have been all armed but very lily armed Tor 81 The
patrols hkenea the snsppne Of pistols at them frum all
paris of The house, the flashing u fire flies IN Au
gust.
In an attempt to take of the negroes Monday,
the uffcer seriously injured and but Tor thu assis
lance OF others would not have Observation-Disclosures
Banner.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

Religion, Persecution in .Ncdeirc Conflict bei,reen
proicsiani Conrerfs and be .niiiiary--Ite n. York
sun contains tie following account 81 serious conflict
in Madeira arising out %. attempt to control aud put
down Protestant converts:
"Our readers are ALREADY &c the fact, that the
Portuguese Island Of Maderla--where the established
religion tire Ranan Caiholcnone other being toara>
ted among the commen reope--has been the theatre Of
unpleasant oceurren' owing 10 desire o some VI the
population berome Proies,ants. letter from that
Island ef date 2Slh November received by u.s. nsrates
tbr particulars VI conc, between the Protestant
vsris and the Military which had recently occurred
end Of which We hao very hrie account by the late
Enrlsh steamer WoshalI cdeavor 10 publish II lo-mer
sow. Ia The time. would s-'e thai The froifs
assaiied early in November while Hcaged II
religious service, the police broke ino the house knoch.
down the man who was officiating in The service,
red Of four OF Eve prisoners The people having pur.
sued them released the prisoners sud capured the po
lice, except one. who escaped The poruiacc tied The
hands sad 6~t u the police and left tten the rad
IA srmy ri $50 men was then ordered put down
the converts and fatal conhc, ensured Fight soldier,
were killed. and ~ humber of Pniiestsnis. A large
0umber If the laiiet taken psonc who are to be
srat TO Portugal TO be tried as rebels"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
PUBLIC OPINION IN SCOTT COUNTY. VA
INSTRUCTIONS

We understand, ihaia meeting Of the people. wa.
held al the last Scott court. when resolution presented
by Mr.. Henry = kane-expressing the wish Of The nco
pie hr the success oi the rad bill now pospoued /.
d.dn,tey--wss unanimously adopted. We have had
no doubt. that this the true state OF the ease in Sc
coun'y. destined to be as much benefited by this i'm
proveineol as any other.
Now. not most remarkable that the DELIBERATE f,o,,
Sco', should have remained utter ignorance Of the
state e' opnibn In Scott. with brother the late Demo
cratic eee"r, against him all The while upon ,his cues
''on-a"d a. last presenting resolution Of instruction
a. are informed! Cowan aud FIanary. have both.
o. their constituents in Lee aud Russell have tho
gsaas, personal respect io all these gentlemen as they
well know. and whenever opportunity has presented it,
sell, We have done them what service lay in our mower
-ou, ih.i, course. however we may be attached by po
lliicsl bonds, merits as we think The s,,r,n,es - H.
press. .ibiagioa Banner
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

Ifriaas and raion.-We would infer, SAYS
the Alexandria Gazette, from the tome of tie la
test Texas papers, that the people Of that county, how
much they desire annexation, would consent to
come into the Union upon the terms of Col. Benon's
bill. They appear 10 regard the proposition of Col.
Benton insulting to them, in far as il implies a
claim of Mexico upon the territory OF Texas or coun-
ensnces the idea that they be subdued the Mex
can yoke They Likewise scout the idea Of any terms
being imposed upon them, in respect slavery. by the
act OF annexation They desire to come into the Union
free to they think fl, on all matters of domestic
policy just as the States of the Union now are.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
Donte0ite xMteIlf0rmer.
GEN. DUFF GREEN AND TEXAS GOVERN
MINT

The news rrblishei hy yesterday coniaiaeda par
agrsph srll,ng Firth tha, Gen. Duff Geen rigiiaai
coveraarnsl agent vsra.as ririions Ut the world.
hai lastly ia Tsxss. has been roughly handled by the
Texan Government We had Wandered before now
tina, the ianens General lad go, himself n'o THU
HE With his fl hand dipiuuacy. The New Orleans
Picayune Of the ! lh inst. says:
1--WE have seen private letter, written By gentle
san residing in Galveston who ouah, be acquainted
with political movements in rexas. which strengthens
vie ramnr, mentioned BIZ yesierisy that Gen. Duff
Gr-rn had mel With indifferent firm the Exec
ut;vs II thst Republic u was believed by the writer
thai Gen. Grrens ereggafur had been revoked. Cap
tain Elicit. the BRUSH charge. auiyrd IN Galveston
fr,m the Caral IN the 9th instant, He is repnted 10
have ssid thai Geni Green's difficulties with the
administration 81 a serious clarscirrihough he is
silent Ia What they really are The Brush Charge
and Mr.. Ss2ny. The French Charge. said to be In
j,yons mood. something other that has transpr
I'd in The dinismacy between Texas aud the United
States. and both Of these genemea have stated that
nexstion is impossible for three years c,mr. The
e,urre whence We have received these items az inle.
eence impars great weight and authenticity to them
Something has gone wrong"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
Structures Of the Urcrhra

fHNllS disease is 81 colnmon and often so al,rm,r
to demand The first aud chief notice of an exper,ep,
ccd Physician.
There part of the Grethra which may not be mar
rowed b, structure. The first SYMPTOMS of which
paiieol afflicted with this disease most frequently com
plains. are an inability To retain his water long as u.u
al an obscure unsasness about the seat and an alteration
IN The stream OF uiine. which. instead of being full and
equal smaller than usual and irked spiral or scat
tered The first Symptom Just noticed compels the pa
tent To rise once twice in the nph 20 void his urine.
and he also generally finds that greater force is ncces
sary to its complete expulsion than he has been in tho
habit o exeng, IN consequence Of the nee made
to the free passage OF the by the structure Moo
turna emissions are common symptom Of this com.
plant; aud sometimes there a mucous DISCHARGE trom
the Uethra which is adhering 10 the bottom otbe
receiving vessels When the disease is of a very ao
grssaied nature, the urine will nften become quite
white. and he mixed with matter bood there will he
great difficulty and pain in voldng the urne aud like
wis much general debility.
The Immediate cause oi structure is slow iph,mma
ton In the rart affected, which occasions thickenpg of
the cansi and deposition of adhesive matter around hat
hekenng. SO as 10 produce dminulon of the diameter
Of the caaa' aud that whatever gives Use TO consders
BILE irritation In the Greihra. may prove cause of s,rc
ure 'here Hence the disease very frequently follows
Conorrh@a; ot IL may be induced by drinking or riding
hard, and by direct injury OF the part. When a ps
en' oborina under Gonorrhra. is impruden, as IL, in
dulge IN hard riding and free drinking he exposes him
s'' !" ',' "s' PoWei'ui causes ot me present malady,
and such as rarely fail 10 produce in lis worst forms
When patient is able procure the assistance of an
able medical practitioner he should Immediately avail
himself hit, and implicitly adhere 10 the instructions
gwen; but, unhapry. ignorance and inatiention are
81 much more common than their oppostes and il is an
'ndispnahle fact that vast number of persons afflicted
with the present complain, nd il difficult matte, 10 oh
tain judclous aud efficient aid and even some who on
oy ample pecunlary means attain i, only after long
and palafu search.
1 DIR. HARTLEY is not unius'ly celebrated fur IN. 70
n'ova and cure OF structure Of the urethra number q
exclusive practice IN this particular branch of tho
profession fully warrants the assertion thai no vii, nm
derake The worst and most protaced cases. and effect
perfect cure References given il required
| 90 Office one dlor below the Trinity Church. Al
Tendance all hours during the day and evening.
Richmond, Dec. 10 !. n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

1.-THE Lynchhnrg Firpinan. noticing the meeting
held hy the Ladies' Of Woodstock. says: This Is more
Than we COULD have ehpecied from The Tenth Leg"n
We big Inurm or contemporary that there are a
few Wings in this region VI Locofcosm. and they
good and lrue ones They are so from honest convic.
lions Of day. nu ftum association and the ofce Of exsm
pe As f,r oir Wing ladies. match them, for beau
~ and patriotism, against all creation !
IlorrisonLng Republican.
We hope our friend Of The Republican will pardon us
Tor the remark really thought, fro- The VOTE Of
his county, Buckingham that ii was next to npos
sibly Tor Wing TO breathe in such aimosphee-es
peeially ihuse of the softer sex.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENTS

We shall occasionally avail ourselves Of the oppou-
nifty TO transfer to columns sketches Of Euopean
scenery aud manners, from observing Ind intelligent cur
respondents, natives this place. now residents in Es-
ripe:
HAyEE. FRANCE, Nov II, lSH
Alter twenty days voyage from New York, wa
safely anded yesterday at his pnr Our Trip was
unusually pleasani-a large nuaber of passengers
smooh sea. favorable ireezcs and Ilile and socabe
captain On the morning Of the l4th an incident &C.
CURED Mhlc proving fatal of the brave
tars Of cur ship. II blew severe gale. such
had not experienced The whole voyage the At
lanr. This was the second day we had been in sigh
Of land, beating backwards and forwards before the ha-
Dor to get pilot As were sitting at breakfast. the
appalling cry, "a overheard" startled Us from our
seats. The ladies began cry and the gentlemen rust
ed upon dcek-and To- there stood the rescued sailor.
who was fortunately saved from a wa,ery grave b,
promptly throw ing coil Of rope he fell. directly over
his head which caught him in a slip, knot under his
arms The rope played out Till he reached the stem
which he grasred and was thus Providenliay saved
we We're going at The of twelve miles hour an
The waves mountain h ieh. experienced but two Day
sea sickness B. escaped olerabIy WE'LL bu, |. suffered
lille all the way. Bur two days seaslckness was e.
nonsh for me- Tor The horrors Of this maady are as ina
pssihe To describe as it would be tell you Of the beau
Iy aud su5limy Of the broad Atlantic.
This place, situated on tie British channel, at The
mouth OF The Seine, is the port of Paris and the port
OF It's foreign commerce Iavre has not many alrac-
tons. Every thing looks dingy and old. The archI-
lecture Of the houses is quite unique-here seems to Re
no beginning or end to them, and they look ancient e.
nnue 10 date their construction ston after the fuod-
Inc floor ut the room we occupy in The fourth sory.'
Of slime In fact, there no buildings in the place
that have any pretensons to grandeur decenc
The streets. which are very narrow, are paved with
stone about eight inches square, setting towards the cen
ire, which forms The drain to the nu merous pumps thai
supply the Town viii, wafer. There are no side walks
the inhabitants walk in the middle oG the street. yon
frequently see our country people, their fret WISH"
town.
The otjeci most worthy Of attention, is the dock ="
basin. 1t is entirely artificial and sn constructed thai
ships can only enter dernr at high tide II one az
rves at any other time it has to put out to and avian
The fod-iide.
have heen much struck 18th The immense size a"'
power OF the horses If this place Theyae OF 'he as
iamed Norman breed. Our largest hmses are mere ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
FARMVILLE CONVENTION.

The Delegates from the different counties composing
this Congressional District, net in Farmvr, on Tues
day, the 2lst inst, and nominated as the Wing candl-
date, for the District, JOHN HILL. Esq, Of Buckng
ham, who formerly represented tina, District in Con
gress
No delegates were present from Canphell We
would inform our hrnds in the other counties that il
from indifference the subject, bu, from the in
clemoncy of the weaihcr-it was raining the two days
preceding the meeting Of the Convention Bat for this
authorized 10 say. there would have been
delegates in attendance. and that they would have heart
lily responded TO the nomination.
The nomination of Mr. Hill will be readily supported
by the Wings Of Campbell. and by united effort they
can secure his election.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
PuaoArioS or THE ErscorA. TaroloeIcA1. S.N
MARY, NEW NoRs

The examination of the Suleot. i, ,h,s Co..
mary relative Ia the charges alleged against certain mem
~fs "a entertaining views oi decided Romis, tendency
sesied IN The dismissal of OF their number M.ss
D"naly, OF New York. and Watson. of Delaware. and
10 Inc fePr'mand Of Alr Henry Mcvicksr Mr.. Tay.
ceived his sentence ''' ~
previously To THIS movement the pa If the author
tues OF me Seminary 1t was rumored that some indiyd
ua's 10 the institution in CONSTANT intercourse and
correspondence with Roman Catholic Priests, with whom
, "., asss'ea !" all essential points Of ducIrina be
lief and that after finishing their course of s,ndy ,hs
mad resolved To manifest ihei, faith by en,erog ,he
priesthood OF the Rnnish Church. Whether mr. II
~hs extent. the recent trial established these chawes
ne are not informed. '"'s''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

o. 1t is stated by one oi the Washington le,ter>wr-
iers, that McNuy, the deauting Clerk of the House
OF Representatives. recently lost $4,000 at game Of
nine pms! Another letter states that some time ago
he was kicked down stairs being detected in attempt
ING TO cheat at game of cards. This McNulty is a
violent Loco. and doub, not is one of those no were
50 busy engaged in eliminating Mr. Clay as gam
blerl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
lNDI ANA.

The Legislature Of Indiana closed lis sessinn on the
18th instant, without having made choice ola Uted
Safes Senator 10 oil The vacancy that will occur IL The
delegation from that State on the iih Of March next
For this act Of cnniumecy III dsteQading duty n, this
mumeni Vi The highest obligation. the Democratic mem
hers Of the Senate holly Responsible and IL ia moi,
10 be doubted that the people Of Indiana will bear this in
mind when they come 10 elect new Legislature in Au-
gust next
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

.Nsc York u. S. Scndlors.-The Legislature of New
York has elected Daniel S. Dickinson, (who holds
the seat by executive appointment for the balance of
the term of Mr.. Tallmadge, which expires the 9th Il
March.
Gen. A. Dix has been elected by the Legislature
OF New York, 10 succeed Sas Wright, whose term
would have expired on the 4lh of March, 1919 lie
takes the place Of Mr. Foster, who now holds it by Ex
ecuve appointment.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27

President Jos. c. CabeH.-'rhe vote in Richmond
on The sndIect OF removing Mr. Cabell stood For
Cabeil. 1853. Against him, as. OF course the FOXY
will feel bound TO carry out the wishes of the people.
which will secure the eleciion of Mr. Cabell
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-27
e--rxsD ~ y .1xkA

The loasi To Mr. Van Duttn was annobncrd lie finds
that sycophaney aud sersy essential tn the re-
eniion OF oiee rs to It's procurement ard as he des
mol ye, know into The hands Of whirb Of the fac
ions he may ultimately fall it is prudent to make fair
weather with both.
These Indications symptomaiic Of wha, is TO fol-
low. The struggle To obtain the sscendehcy over Mr..
Polk 10 destined to be 6ene and angry one This, set
tied, we shall find the defeated clique in arms against
the man whom they have placed in power. and who de-
mics TO them the "reunrd" for which they fought
There will be another catalogue Of Obituaries Of old Of
fees ard the birth ofnew ones" nier the 4h Of
March. II the Globe dynasty be restored or up
on the Administration should the Calhoun influence
maintain its p1fnt ascendency. Nous rerrons