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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
"Live, and Let Live."-We need G

"Live, and Let Live. I've need en-
couragement in our undertaking, and re.
spectiully solicit il from the community
at large, if il can be extended without de-
triment 10 our neighbors of the ffaferni-
ig," of whose interests we have not been
unmindlul in regulating our prices tor jobs.
advertising, &c. If this principle were
more strictly adhered to by the "craft,"
and there was less of seltishness among
US, the printing business would be much
more profitable, We throw out these
hints for the benefit of the Editor Of the
:. Ratoon," who is distributing his circu-
lars through the country, proposing to
print blanks of every description at the
low price of fifty cents per quire! We
ask, is it fair to distribute those circulars
in community where there is printing
office, the proprietor Of which is depend
ant on living prices for jobs to keep up
his establishment If the general style
of printing in the " RATION" Office is upon
par with the specimen sent to gentle
man of this place, we should consider this
generous editors blanks very dear even
at jf'y cents. Peterborough Com.
we heard our neighbor OF the Ratoon, few
day ago. express the opinion that the printing bu-
sness was greatly depressed in North Carolina +;
but we did not know, until we read the above
article in the Peterborough Communication, that
he was doing what he could still farther TO de-
press it. The northern publishers, by the aid Of
machinery and southern patronage, are making
princely fortunes; while we at the south, unable
to compete with them in low prices and mann
moth sheets, are struggling on for bare subsist-
ence. Under such circumstances it appears to us
to he suicidal to undermine one another in the
few Jobs that may be thrown in our way. But
our neighbor Of course will follow his own plan.
We expected that his position would give him a
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
Another Correction. =

Am0tner Correction. - The editor Of
the Raioon will save 10Th himself and us some
trouble. il he will attend little more closely to
the import Of language. We do not wish TO mis-
understand him; but we have a much stronger
TePugnane TO being misunderstood. aud espcci.
ally when the editor undertakes to tel his =, sders
what We admit or deny, or how in any other way
We have committed ourselves. We hope we shall
not be considered too cap,ious in referring to
matter Of 50 trifling 4 character as the present !;
our object is 10 avoid difficulty when the cam
aign shall he thoroughly begun, when such
nisapprchcnsions, either intended or accidental,
would interrupt regular discussion, and be apt to
produce an unpleasant heat.
An example Of the ease with which the editor
permits himself to slide into error occurs in the
second number Of his paper. He says we have
Acknowledged that our prediction that two papers
cannot be sustained ia Hillsborongh is incorrect.
Now, il he will read over our article with atien-
ton he will find that We have made no such &C.
acknowledgements We know that we are not niiicd
with prescience, and can therefore speak Of the
future only as unccaaiB. and We may have APP
pretended more Of evil than may I've realized !;
and in this view we said, j such shall prove to
be the result, "we shall he more inclined to re-
ioee than to sorrow over it." But our originally
expressed opinion remains unchanged. We ne
yer doubted that the Democrats would make great
exertions to establish paper of their own, and
they may succeed in sustaining it; but we shall
be agreeabIy disappointed If at the end of two
years two establishments shall he found in this
place, and both of them doing profitable bust
ness.
But the experiment is about TO he tried, and it
is now useless to discuss the question. We have
referred 10 il only because il affords fit oppor-
tuniiy to caution the editor Of the Ratoon against
too much looseness in the use of language, and
more particularly against looseness in interpret
ing il; that thereby difficulties may be avoided in
more important matters. He should learn to con-
slider errors made through ignorance, as faults !;
those made wilfully, as crimes, We confidently
hope that we shall not have 10 accuse him of the
latter.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
April 81.
Solomon Fnller and Others. er parte.

Solomon Fuller and Others, er pQrte.
PURSUANT to decree of the Court of Equi.
IL ty for Orange county. made at March term,
ls4s, | shall offer for sale on the premises, on
Monday the 5th day of June next, the House
and Lot situated in the town of Hillsborough, on
Queen street, now occupied by Mrs. Thnmas
Adams. Also, the Lot adjoining the above.
4 cretli, of one, two and three years will be
given interest to be paid after the first year; pur
chaser reoued to give bond and security, and
the title will be reserved until the purchase mo-
ney is paid
o. F, LONG, .. & NE.
April 81. rs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

The Treaty. Nothing deGniir has 80
l-sn received from MEXICO IN relation % he rali.
EratiOa Of the treaty. The opinions u he lssieE
writer's arr sahousi some cOnsiaering The pros
peri Of Is ratification as almOst certain, Oihsrs
considering Il extremely doubGful
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
The Coust Of InquIry.-Ths proces

inss of the cOun d Inquiry sitting In the city Of
Me1ieo have bern received up % he II.h day.
The trial Of Gensral Pillow was sin gOing on.
These proceedings possess considerable interest,
nut GU 80 great spaas that We cannoi end room
for them. Gen. Pillow appears 10 he unfortunate
in ihs Niinesscs hs has introduced Cor his defence.
Payma-tsr Burns snoFe that he Was the aullor u
the I.eoniias" Ieicr; ys, BY attempting 10 prove
too much, he Was entirely discFrdisei. The 18th
- Was occupied entirely in the examination oi
Gen. r. =. smith, whose testimony directly con-
;radicied the Prepos,crous claims Of Gen. Pillow
10 the glory Of the battle a cOntreras.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

laiss,ased n he NsE YOik So EEPBts'
10 mosr ahsn ihEsr thousand men are
80 tRgagsd rPun the snlzTssmshl aflhs
Ene 1ansi. and considerable P0rions Il
ne shlargfmeHa are 10 Re bfonghl into uSs
lis season.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

learn from the Fayetteville Carolinian of Satur-
day, who obtained his information by Geographic
despatch from the Standard office, that the Hon.
David 5. Reid has declined the nomination of
the Democratic Convention, as a candidate for
Governor. The nomination therefore again de-
wolves upon the central committee" sometimes
called !hc ,Ralcgh clique" composed OF Msssr.,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

Fire.-We regret to learn that the Law
office of the Hon. Robert Strange, about
three miles from this town, was destroyed
by fire on Saturday last. with portion Of
his valuable library. The fire believed
to have originated in the careless use ola
match with which negro lighted his pipe.
a..s Fayetteville OBS.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

Soon after the adjournment Of the
Wing State Convention, The Standard
kicked up considerable fuss because gen.
ilemen were appointed 1.-THE Wing entral
Committee, who held Offices under The
state government. The Democratic Con-
Vention has appointed Democratic Cen
trail Committee, and il we mistake not
TWO Of the members OF that committee are
officers. one under the General. and one
under the State Government. MIR. Bus.
bee, we believe, is clerk and master in
Equity for " axe county, and Mr.. McRae
the United States district attorney for
North Carolina. Now il is matter OF some
curiosity with us, TO know how the Stan-
ldard will reconcile the appointment Of
these gentlemen, with his conscience or
his party, whichever it was, that caused
him TO denounce the appointment OF
Messrs. Hinton and Stanly to the same
stations, by the Wing Convention. We
opine that he will back out and say moth
ing. Nous IerrOns. Weldon Her.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ORANGE COUNTY.

In Equity - March Term. ls4s.
7hompsOa Miri aud Others, !,
vs.. Original Bin
Richard Thompson aud pthers,S ... ns
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
I that Samuel H. Thompson aud Ralph Thcmp-
son, defendants in this case, are not inhabitants
Of this state, 1t is ordered, that publication be
made in the HiIlsborough Recorder, for six weeks
successfully, for said absent defendants to appear
at the next term of this Court, to be held at the
court house in Hilsborough, on the second MOn-
DAY Of September next, and answer or demur to
plaintiffs bill of complaint, otherwise judgment
will be taken pro eonfesso as to them, and decree
made accordingly.
Witness, o. F. Long, Clerk and Master in
our said Court, at office, this second Monday Of
March, ls4s.
OF. LONG, C, l. NE.
Price adv. 81; 80. S--e"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

The Rev. Dr. Hawks has resigned the Presi.
Dental chair Of the University of I.onisians.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

Hora.io Sprague, consul Of the United States
at the Pori Of Gibraltar, died at that place on the
abe so,h Of March, in tie 65'h gear Of hrs age.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

4 new Paper. - We have received the
first number of the COMMERCIAL REVIEW, puh-
lishcd in the town of Wilmington, in this state,
by Messrs. Stringer & Haughton. II is to be pub
lished tri-wcckly is devoted primarily to the COM
mercia and trading interest, and will be neutral
i'll politics.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
clay Move.'eni in Wilmington.

in answer 10 a call signed By fifty Wings. a
meeting was held al the Masonic Hall in vii.
m;ngton, on Monday 'Ie cath ultino, Cor the pur.
pose Of appoin,ing delegates To the Congressional
district end Electoral district Conventions Z. Gen.
James Owen presiding.
Among other resolutions, unanimously adop-
ted, were the following:
Resolred, That, considering il peculiarly inn.
portanl AZ this lime, more so than al any former
period Of our counir's history. that the person Sc
ice,cd rs the candidate Of the Wing party should
lie man Of commanding talents, gleat ex pcricnce
in national affairs, one sound in his views, aud
fearless and decided in the expression Of his opin-
ions on all the great measures so long advocated
by the Wing party; Snd believing Henry Clay,
Of Kentucky, emineHtiy such n,an, and also be-
heying him more available than any other man
IN the Wing ranks, he is our first choice for the
next Presidency.
kesoirtd, That while we hereby express our
decided preference for Mr.. Clay over any other
man in the nation, we pledge ourselves TO give
our hearty support TO the nominee Of the Nation
al Convention, whether it be Mr.. Clay or any 9th.
or good Wing.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
A Tornado.-We learn from the Mays.

vile, Ky. Eagle that violent storm pass
cd oysr the town Of Minerva few days
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03
SANDS, SARSAPARuLA.

The following certificate is only another link
in the great chain of testimony to its merits. Let
the afflicted read and be convinced. What it has
done once, it will do again.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-03

tir. Clay I'm AnsOp.-A meeting Of the
Wings Of Arson was held at the court house in
marlborough on Saturday the I'D ult, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates to the District
Convention 10 I've held al Albemarlc in Stanly
county on the 9th instant.
Among the resolutions reported for the action
of the meeting, aud which we've unanimously a.
dop,cd, were the following:
Rssolred, That having implicit confidence in
the integrity Of the great Wing Party of the Un-
ion, and well knowing that harmony Of purpose
and concert Of action in its operations can be
cured in no other way than through the ins,ru-
mentality Of the proposed National Convention,
We will support the nominee of said Convention.
Resolved, That We have the most implicit con-
fdence in the sound principles, fidelity, and ster-
ling integrity Of Charles Manly, Esp, of Wake
county; and that we 10 heartily approve of his
nomination for the office of Governor Of North
Carolina by the late Wing State Convention.
Mr.. A. Myers offered the following resolutions,
which he desired every individual present to con-
slider well, and to vote thereon according 10 the
result of his deliberations. They were unanis
mously adopted-to wit:
Resolved, That important as it ever is to look
not only to the experience ofthe Presidential Cam
ddatc in matters connected with the administra-
ton Of our own Government, but also to his know
ledge of the policy aud operations of other powers
and forms Of Government yet, at this particular
time, when many Of the nations of Europe are in
an unsettled state, aud commissions threaten to
follow throughout the whole ofthat Continent, by
which we may ourselves he Involved in difficult
ties of the greatest magnitude, unless our Govern
mcnt is wisely and skiilulIy administered, we
should more than at any other period in our his
tory require our candidate to be statesman of
experience, of skill, and Of large and comprehen-
sive views.
Resoiced, That in Henry Clay, of Kentucky,
We recognize such an individuals that we have
every confidence in his patriotism, experience and
tried ability; that we hail with joy the announce
mont Of his willingness to place his name at the
disposal of his friends; aud that we desire the
District Convention TO. appoint to the National
Convention, Delegate favorable TO the nominal
ton of Henry Clay to the Presidency of the Uni
ted States for the next term of four years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
The Result

OF the late election in this state is so far
as to give strong indication
that whiggery has not 'warraniee deed
of Vermont, although it might have been
inferred from the talk Of some Of our wing
neighbors, for few weeks past. 1t is an
indication not to be mistaken, when such
town as Hartford cannot give but 22
majority for whig representative, or such
a town as Hartland elects a democrat,
and when such County as Windsor al
ways has been, canno, give ma orily Tor
the wing candidate Tor Governor--a man
nominated for her especial bene6'-there
is hope for democracy even in Vermont.
1t shows too, that man nominated for the
neutrality-suspicious. any regard to prin'
ciples-on the ground of availability alone
is not to be palmed on to the thinking and
considerale part, even Of their own party
and let one who doubts this, mark well
the result on the 9TH day Of next Novem
Der. Whoever lives to see that day, vii
see that smaller whig vote has been cas-
in Vermont, than any upon record for ,ht
last ten years. You will no. hear Yer
mon, wing bousting Of wing victory thi'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
Hurrah for Free Soil!

Why will the bunker Democrats con.
tinue to dislrac, the party by boiling? If
our Hunker friends had remained true 10
the principles of Democracy, we coul6
have swept the State al this election, but
now we must wait another year. We
have no doubt the Hunker Democrats
will hold the balance Of power between the
Free Soil Democracy and the wings
How will they use il'-HaspelVs Gazette.
John G. Haswel talking about Democ-
racy! When will wonders cease1 The
man who turned Tylerite to get clerk
ship at Washington, and published card
in the Madisonian, after the Baltimore
Convention in 1914, stating that the one
he left in charge of the Gazette had, 10th,
out authority" placed the name of James
X. Polk at the head Of It's columns-the
man who got the appointment of Posi-
Master under John Tyler, and never wa:
known TO supper, Presiden, Folks admin
istralion-he talk about democracy. Il
is too bad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
Maine observation-disclosures Result.

The Atlas give complete returns from
269 towns, withoa, comment. The entire
abolition and Van Buren, vote has increas-
ed since 1916, only two thousand votes.
The democratic vote has already increased
six thousand, while the wing vote has in
creased nothing. Dana, dem, in 260
towns, has 81 ,468 votes; Hamlin, %, 709;
scattering, 1886. Las, year Dana had
%, liza; Bronson. %, 20l; scattering, 1851
The democrats have elected five Of the
seven members of Congress-and have a
large majority in the Legislature. We'll
done Maine!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
LouIsIANA.-The N. o. Courier, re-

LoUIsIANA.-The N. o. Courier, ref,
ing to the political prospects in louisa
says:
"Of Louisiana it is hardly necessary to spd
No one who knows anything abou, her popula,
doubts that she will give her sufFrages 10 the bd
old volunteer and the aid-de-camp Of jackson.
is remarkable that no one in Louisiana has
slightest misgiving respecting her disposition id
vor Of the democratic candidates while our frid
IN the North par, of her down as doubtful ST.
We regard her as certain for Cuss and Bu,s
Missouri or Arkansas"
The same paper, in another artid
talks thus confidently
The PROSPECT IN LoUIsIANA.-The de
cracy Of Louisiana never were so unanimo 81
enthusiastic, and consequently so strong as Il
are now. From all parts Of the State we have
mos! cheering accounts In few days there il
be n grand barbecue in Point Coupee, where
friends are confident that Cass & Butler will HI
majority Of one thousand votes. In the wi
Taylor and Fillmore are nowhere. We have
seen letters from BAYOU Robert. in Rapdes, wi
state that our ticket will have majority o.
least two hundred in that parish. Everything in,
Gates the most triumphant and glorious terminal
Of the compaign in those parts. In fac, no I
doubts that Louisiana will give large majority
Cass and Butler, than she ever gave at any prd
Gus election for President and Vice President
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21

Lieut.. freedom, of The 18th regiment,
is stopping "A, Norwich, w., and comes
home appauded by all who knew him in
Mexico, as gallant fellow. He has been
breveted to Captain.
Capt Curtis, Of the Marine Corps, is
another Of the noble spirits who has rem
dered his country important services. His
corps was at the capture of ChapuI,epec,
and rendered great aid, Capt. Curtis is a
gallan, fellow, and is now stopping at Ran
dolph, his native town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
Old ORANGE.

We have been looking over our demo-
cratic family in Orange county, a little,
the past week, and find them in most
glorious condition. They come out Of
the late election triumphant as usual, and
against an allied force. The sore heads
are now fairly read out Of the party there
and the democracy present as fair front
as whea, field in autumn after the tairs
have been pulled out Orange county
may be put down as democratic for all
time to come.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21

TREASON IN H1GH PLAcEs.-How can the
wings expect TO succeed with General Taylor.
when such men as the folio wing. who have always
been the leaders Of whiggery, refuse to endorse
Him:
HENRY CLAY, JOHN MCLEAN, J. NJ.
BOLTS, J. r. GIDDINGS, HORACE EVER
EFT, JOSH. LEVERErr, HORACE GREE
LEY. JONATHAN ROBERTS, JOHN NJ.
ROOT, d. R. TILDEN, JOS. L WHITE, II. B.
STANTON, E. S. HANLIT, J. A. BRIGGS, and
500 900 others.
or the above, eleven have been prominent wing
members Of Congress. In addition to the names
above given, nine delegates TO the philadel-
phia Convention are doing all they can do to de-
feat him, and hundreds Of wing papers refuse TO
raise Gen raylor's name,
The truth is Gen Taylor will not receive but
two States south Of Mason and Dnon's line, and
not exceed four north of,hat line -[De,roi, Free
Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
Gen. Taylor'S Last,

1t is truly pleasing TO see how old Aratk
able heaps Goals Of fire upon the heads Of
the poor deluded faction, who have seen
fit to renounce all allegiance TO party
principle, and support an old Military
GeneraI-and nothing else. Gen. Auail-
able No Party, has written another letter
to Capt. Allison, that he is not a party
candidate, neither will he be so consider
ed; also stating. that if elected, tina, he
will not remove nor appoint any officers
on account of politics; thus cutting off the
bail for which o.thrds of his supporters
have worked. This probably was done TO
get democratic notes.-the votes and sup
port Of those who are now in office, but
any one with half an eye can see its entire
futility; for what democrat had not rather
have man whom they know on such
points than one who is wrapped in poli,i-
cal darkness1 Is it to be supposed tina,
Gen, Cass would remove his supporters,
If they filed their Offices welll As the
Tribune says: "if Gen. Taylor had written
but one letter, he might have been elect
cd -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21
Natus of the N, States.
TPvBLIc--No, 10. J

An ACT for the payment of liquldaled claims
y, il enacted 6u the Senate and House Of Rep
ysseataiipes of the United States Of America IN
Congress assembled,
Thai the Secretary Of the Treasury is hereby au-
thorized aud directed to pay, out OF any money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, TO the
claimants, or their legal representatives., the
amount now due by reason Of the claims already
Iiquidaled and decided against the Mexiran republic
under the convention between that republic and
the United States, severally concluded on the
eleventh day of April, eighteen hundred and 'hlr.
ty-nne, and the thirelh day Of January, eighteen
hundred aod forty three and for which certificates
have been issued by the Secretary Of The Treasury;
Provided, That, before such payment, the said
claimants or their legal representatives. shall sur
render aud deliver up The certificates issued TO
them, respectively, from the Treasury Department
Of the United States, under the provisions of tho
nc, of congress of the first Of September, eighteen
hundred and forty
Sec. 2. find be it further enacted, That all
interest shall cease from the day Of payment, which
shall be notified by the Secretary of The Treasury,
no, exceeding ninety days from the passage of this
act.
ROBr. C. WINTHROP,
Speaker Of tho House Of Representatives.
G. NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President of the United States, and
President Of the Senate,
APPROVED July 20, 1913.
JAMES X, POLK
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-09-21

GEN. CAss IN TExAs.-We have Sc
a letter from mos, intelligent source
Austin, and dated August 18th, from viii
we make the following extract:-
Texas is a wonderful Cass and But
State. There are 90, 00O votes here.
estimate is that Cass will receive 1890
and Taylor 3,000-a very respectful
Cass victory for the Star State"
We also learn from the letter, that g
Taylor's treatment of the Texan Rang
has created quite an excitement agar
him in that State. and that he will har'
make a show of any strength. Dos
TimeS.