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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

ons Talenl-il i fauli enmmoa -
hamsa nzlslFr n nTrtio.ak Ihsse unabi,u-
sisr Hsndrs IL dsssng gaal Ahirh PmEi-
JHre II .nls IN esrry mr.. nhas Il j.
suppnsed lllal an nppssFiuniiy IN arrom-
pli.h with = single simkc some ssBp~E-
j a. Malk e brneiirra-s. Euyll h. cheer
falls and vigorously emharrd. We are
sal 20 he lal l,lng-sirhlrd in relalisn 10
he use of moral inEarner. In Innking
or sl-E car s..sl-e IrsSni6renl work. lar
he pesf ,5glznrs II wlairh We vii grady
ronsTaiulaie ourselves. while lhe walld
uilI wnndrI n mar hEsvrry. Ne ell IN tla
In anr awn familiFs llssi Anrk xhlrh il
iiIrnlieal with the tleIsils IL Ile mis.inna-
rs lal,or We interest ourselves in the
prusress af a revival. while we neelseI
thai personal arIiSIiy and failhIulness In
lhrsr around us npnn shirh the revival
dsprnds. We are disposed 20 whnle.
sale method "f d"ing gaa'i. IN the exelu.
0 an &c particular personal dulirs. Like
Legislators declaring waT and granting APP
propri iiinns. Wilde they neither take Tie
sEurI nnr supp0rl The expense. we would
generalIze eNry system "f beneroleare
so as g. excuse ourselves rum service.
Yet this is a b.indrd henevolenee, beng
nrlIhrr reasonable or religions. Every
phllanIhropisl. whoss grrat achievements
hasi heen emtalned IN The mrmuFies ol
the gond. las Won hi. lauFsls by the lal0I
Of his own hand and thai Too IN humble.
srlEdenying ACTIVITY. There is no high
way Ia distinguished usefulness. This j.
IN be obtained only by the perseverance
in the common path ol labOrious duty.
Ilow ar's memory 10 sacred aud sublime.
but the lahors whrh procured his honors
were humble and severe. lie went into
The pri-on.house, and associated with po-
VERY aud crime. thai be might pour some
JOS into the desulaIe hart.
Had he aimed dIreeily at doing some
great thing he might have failed entirely |;
bat aiming tn do good. either more or les
a. he might be lavured in hi. lahors. he
accomplished an amount Of god Hhirh
made his name great in the estimate OF
p0sIeriiy. So viii We find il in the case
81 every truly great man; IL we draw aside
The veil which his renown has spread over
bis lie. he viii be seen, hard II work in
biz study. or laboratory, or talking BY the
well-sidr wi,h some humble person whom
he wonli make The object oi his bene,o-
lent acIlylly.
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Judsmert Ee.ore Argument

Long time ago there dwell in a cry "f
the West, not Car lnm pnIshurg, worthy
rrntlrman who held tile responsible office
Of gpsiice &c The Peace. lie knew some
lllie ahnul Jaw, and great deal of naiu.
raj Justice. Ills decisions frequently exci-
ted the Indignation &c the young law:ers
who pleaded before him. but lie never
suffered himself To be influenced by the
statutes which were brought up against
his opinions, or the indirect threats Of dis
appointed law exponnders. In fac, his
ollice was court Of equity in every sense.
II was useless Ia bring law in opposition
10 his sense of right. lie used 10 say.
II am Justice. aud hound to administer
Justice, and no petty iechnical,iies shall
ever make me decide against the teachings
Of nv own conscience" I, is hardly me-
cessary 10 say that MANY curious things
happened in the office OF this independent
justice.
A case was one day brought before tue
Squire, which certainly required his Pc
Culiar system &C administering justice.
John Dne had sued Richard Roe for just
debt, but Richard had. by the aid Of an
ar"rney. found l"op-hnle by whirh he
expected To creep out Of the necessity Of
payment. The ease wore doubtful as
pee,, and both parties employed lawyers
10 plead for them. s--. ..- -.
The Squire heard the witnesses patient
iy, rose 10 hi feet. wrote few seconds al
his desk seated himself again, aud gave
signs of being ready 10 attend To whatever
might he said. The counsel for the de.
fence made the most Of his quihhle IN a
speech which lasted an h"ur. When he
had concluded. the plaintiffs counsel rose
aud labored aud perspired for another houI
ioover,urn the quihhle. lie also finish
cd; aud then followed slight pause. The
'Sppire sat st'll, putting cigar and appa'
renuy quite al ease. The lawyers both
pirked up their hats. looked a, each olhrI
and then at the moiionless Squire. A
length The counsel for the defendant spoke
II suppose you'll require day or two
to think about the case, Squire"
Can. say I'll ever think Of il again,
replied The Squire. with an air Of mingle'
'ndolenee and indifference.
"Whal d. YOU meani" inquired lh'
other lawyer. =.
"Wha. do yau mean, gentlemen!" ask
ed the '$qnire.
ave wish to know when we may lool
for a drpision," said the defendants coun
sci.
you may look for i, now if you please
gentlemen--here is The docket
"The docket"
Yes. ien,ered judgment for the plain
TIT Cooking AT his wa,chl little bette
than two hours ago"
This, gentlemen, is my--
but The llwN crs dill 10; wait until tn
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

sernnd lime ,Eidnus-Ilow IN lhry u
Eide iLem2 Whist share u1l they take,
earhl Be.ilss. da She laws uhirh wrsr
IN lorre allsn Tie sluse-heldrr ltfi il.f
particular slalr lrnEn whirh ~ eamr. cpn.
llnnr in f0fre. hnaifer6bis. 81 ere ihfy Il
iesrd whenever lie Irsi>lsInse ~ fhai
Stale chooses - % ssyl Snppo.e he sl1is
STATISTICS slavery. are an ilsese slaves herr.
whose original o. present ownrrs came
from that Stale. liberaieds These dlfIirnl
lies. epnlrAd:rl,ons and ahsnEdilies ihic Ken
- yon 90. and cannot sEhsrribe 10 your
doctrine. hold. lhai a. slavery ass
sholsshed IN New Mexico. b. the acs nj
Mexiro in 1897. and herame ! pan az me
leuiIory az Inc Uniird Sislrs. uiikom ala.
resy. thst so Il vii continue until the
sosrreign rower. The uniled States Co.
vrmmenisnr ihe Cnnvrniion whiehframe
Stale Constitution. shall slierii. lean.
nni recognize your right 10 hnld this man
in hnndsge. lie must he turned loose. IN 20
Firth Al PLEASURE" So saving he unlel-
ieis him. and Mr.. n. whilst he wslrhes
The departure NJ lis slave. escorted BY lie
Constable and his possr. Is rherreil BY The
pleasing renerIion thai he has his arIion
f,r damsges against the arrogant aud ina
pertinent oifirial who has deprived him OF
his property. and by the very beneherni
provisions of The fompr0mi,s. he can ap-
peal to the Supreme Court Of The United
States ! What Is 10 be expected from that
tribunal he dies not knor. hui he is masl
respectfully and seriously informed. thai
there are q maturity of Judges on the
Rench. who are "men nf Southern fee.
ling" and Win. perhaps. will disregard al
The past decisions of the Court, and decide
for him! A beautiful commentary this
would be indeed. upon the honesty OF ON
Supreme Conrt! . Northern men with
Southern fe,iiRgs." aud - Southern men
with Northern Istiings." NAV 4" well 10
luggle with in politics. but LEI them ever
be secuted frum the Rrnch.
We must. however. draw this ariirlc "a
a close. We repeat. had the " campro
mise" bill passed. il would have been
u complete surrender Of the territories 81
New Mexico and California 10 the Free
Soilers. To no other conclusion have we
been able 10 come.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

True modesty.-The reply of Gsnersl
Taylor 10 the chairman of the commiiire
for presenting The medal ordsrrd By ihs
Stsle Of Louisiana livery tEuly, says Ihe
Chronicle and Ssnlinel Is full Of digni-
fed modesIy.
Ill 10 true" said he. . there we're high
and gallani deeds done on The heights II
Buena Visix. and noble and precious blood
tIenched The parched earth and stained
Tor many = long step is er-ggy borders;
bal. gentlemen, Of the ginsy won there [
never rlaimed more Than soldiers share.
The honor 10 lead in the fight vas high
one. and thai faliered not in this duty,
in this walctfpl and responsible place, was
enough IN salisiy ms ambition. Duty was
The raf ms abrasion, and to do | would
bring al all times all my strength 10 pros-
ifaie opposing barriers. In performing
this duty a small portion ofglory has fall
en- on the army under my command; then
lei il not rest on me. Qshrr men. with an
equal heart and purpose. doubtless, could
have done - well asl. Ny comrades in ma
nv battles since have ieslihed toll his hy their
skill and courage, and they. like myself.
know full well how much is due 10 the
subase.n and The rank and 6le,"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04
What we want-we want. says the

What we want-We want, says the
American (WhigI Review, a Consiliu,ioR-
al Executive, not a monocrat, at the head
Of this government. We want an honest
and a modest man TO fill the Executive
office, one who shall feel that the weight
Of his proper constitutional duties Is quite
enough for him to bear. without seeking
TO take upon his shoulders the added bur-
then Of all other powers of government,
legitimate or Legitimate.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04
PLATFORMS.

Washington Platform. -" An hores,
zeal and unremil,ing attention to The in-
,erests Of the United States are all l dare
promise"
Taylor Platform.-.It will ever be
my pride and constant endeavor TO serve
the cou,ry with all the ability possess"
Cass Platform.-.T The noise and con-
fusion which pervades this assembly will
prevent my being heard on the important
topics TO which you have called my a,,en-
tion." 49,
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The following verse is from LOcofoco

The following verse is from Locofoco
song:
The lame, the spasin'd. all must yield,
"Old Michigan" is in the field;
His weights are light, his limbs are stout
Pray will you trot Old Whitley QUIT
Yes, sir, you'll find him already in the
field-ready ITO stand up to The rack, fod-
der or no fodder and smelling the battle
afar off! Ii wouldn't do TO number him
with either the lame or the spawned, un-
less the old Michi-gan-der is willing next
November to confess that he is dis.snced,
on, and out, by horse Of that complex
ion. .*..- Grape Shot.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

The position. then, we repeat, Of Gen.
Taylor as a candidate for the highest Of
fee in the gift oflhe American people, 10
a sorrowful one indeed.
OhotcG Free Trader.
So il was when he defended Fort Har.
rison agains, the Indians. So il was al
Buena Vista, when upon the eve Of bat
lle he was summoned 10 surrender. In
the first instance with handful Of men
he repulsed the savage foe. and in the
other. with 1900 trnops, he pu, TO flight
10000 Mexicans, and We doubt not that
he will come on, Of his presen, position
just as gloIionsly. Rough and Ready.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

sehisnrs vss finished: nor ed lLfy rser
sssin sppsar before he just jusiies = ilI,-
Out ieing sure ilaill.rs s.esll IN plain Easls.
nnaeeumPanisd - isrlnic.lilles and qulb.
lies. "
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

l.ocos have recently sough. 10 aseribe the
merit Of the battle of Buens Vista 10 the
gallant Wool, The Sleubenyile Herald
heard General Wool lately give an ac-
count of that battle, when he said that
Gen. Taylor was pnsled where he should
have been-,hal his plans and orders were
unexcep,ionable-lha, he esinced great
presence of mind. and was deserving Of
m...k f.-..-- g. .i..---.-Al. n So i..i-.
lie spoke OF Gen. Taylor in the highest
terms, as General and a. citizen. Il
will be remembered that Gen. Wool act.
ell formerly with the lncofnco party, there.
fore. he cannot be Influenced in his opin.
ion by any political bias or prejudice.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

81 hold" says a Western editor. with
digniHrd emphasis and striking attitude.
" | hold il as selferident principle. ,ha,
no man should take newspaper for three
years without at least making an apollo.
" TO the editor FOR no, paying for it.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

9eifaTs of 81 unsier his rommanA. No
nan srrr hzd he rnuEdrnce q mop.
morr lhsn he-anx Il Kss no has easf.se,
kindnrss. ard Discipline alnne-bul Is
ia'sEssi ~ he seaPnfal and spiritual Eel-
fare 81 M men. dat endeared him % re
army. ul The more ihsn an hasaEsd
men-rri0rmsd drunkaTds-onee n Fon
Jesup-allassd the brnrEi q he lihrary.
reading Ennm. ard every privilege rnnsis-
tent with military lile--many cblained
lbeir discharge before rnsermg Texas.
anJ rslnrned % their friends and h0mrs.
sal shese. with 81 Ina, shared with their
- sonlics and siclOy. all
ever reIneiabfr and lore him.
Yours Huly,
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CHARACTER OF GEN. TAYLOR.

The following letter was written BY
Rev. MI. Lamb, now pastor of M oIIhn
iisx church M Worcester cnnnty. Mass.
Ia .pas aJ.lsaass.l 10 Ds.~o,, J.,Sepb White.
Of Wlnchenden, who gave il 10 The pub
lie through the columns 81 the Worcester
Egis. What beuerevidence can we have
of The pure and lofty character Of Gen.
rayIor!' |. is not the testimony Of 20.
litirian. or man eager for the "sp"ils, "
but Of a faithful minister "f the gospel, in
behalf Of an esteemed aud loved friend:
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SIR-YOu are, no doubt, aware that |
held the office Of Chaplain in the United
States Army about six years, bring sta
toned al Fort Jessup, La. aud that while
al the extreme southern post was in daily
acquaintance with Brigadier Gen. q. Tay-
lor. -.
! presume il is on this account that you
propose To me some questions touching
the views Of that distinguished individual.
| am willing TO reply, not because l am
a politician or have any personal interes,
in his nomination for the Presidency-bu,
because ! am laid under lasting obligations
TO thai honest, noble hearted man-and |
would gladly correct some Of The gross
mistakes that are now afoat concerning
his character. .>
In politics Gen. Taylor is Whig-in
religion strictly orthodor-but in n'i,her
is he extreme. maintaining his well form
ed opinions with The calm decision which
he manifested on The field Of battle.
With regard To slavery. and extension
Of territory, | assure you tina. neither for
slave marke. nor any other object was
Gen. Taylor in favor of conquest and an.
nexation. He was not in favor Of receiv-
ing Texas into our union, nor in favor Of
the recen, war with Mexico. The only
evidence Of his being in favor Of slavery
that ever saw or heard OF, was the fact,
that he did what ever man al the South
must do. If he must have servants, viz:
either own or hire slaves. dn well re.
member that a. par, a, least OF the color.
ed people living in his family could read
well and were very pious.
Gen. Taylor maintains on all occasions
the habit Of total abstinence from all in.
toxica,ing drinks and to this he has as.
cribed his robus, health amidstthe swamps
and campaigns of Florida and Mexico.
would also assure you, that nothing conlt
be more unjust aud untrue than the asser
ton that he is profane man-it is falls
altogether. He is bright exception Il
The common practice ofprolaneness in Tho
army. 49,.
Gen. Taylor is the decided friend "'
Christianity. and Christian Institutions
He was a regular attendant Ipubl'c wor
ship in the garrison. accompanied by h''
accomplished lady and daughter.
Mrs. Taylor is a lady OF hne appear
: ance and agreeable manners. and eoasis
tent professor Of religion. As . famil
they appeared to. observe The Sabbath a
a religious duty.
The General took deepipseres. in ii
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-10-04

PA. hasn't boards rizf
mo. child. what made you think they
had!" IS. .-:~
"Cos see that all the big men are
raising platforms ~.- .. ..a.~
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08
DRY GOODS.

nR. CUILEN'S INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC,
- For LemoerrhGa, Conmunis, or Common
Whitss-Ihfs vexatious, and often dangerous
disease, is unfortunately well known among
females. that u detail of its symptoms seems un-
necessary.
To the patient herself, the disease manifest.
itself by unequvocal signs: yet from delicncy,
false and often fatal. she frequently ncglects 10
make known her condition, even to her most in
innate female friends. till her constitution is
Sc rlously impaired, and the foundato laid for a
long catalogue OF other diseases, such as Slow
Fever. ate nded with diliicult respiration. Palpi
not cured. il is frequently folluwed by others still
more serious and tatol, such Prolapsus Uteri,
or falling Of the Wonb. Ulcerations, Atrohhy,
and Dropsy. which end in deafh.
To eujoy rood health. ALL the sscrefory 0rgaias
must be IN sound condition.
Whenever, then, the disease manifests itself,
let the patient have immediate course 4 rem
edy which will restore the diseased organs to u
healthy condition, and all the distressing symp-
toms will speedily disappear, and the death like
paor Of the cheek be succeeded by the roseute
hue of health.
Such remedy may he found IN "Culien's
Specific" 1t ~ not only d pleasant. safe, and
certain remedy for leucorrhoea, but for suppress-
what its name indicates, n "SpecRc" for all
free from all ingredients which, have in any de-
gree an I'M furious effect upon the SYSTEM,
This preparation is made OF vege table sub
stances and cannot possibly injnre the most deli
cate constitution. II IL nerer been kmo,rn to ia
in single case TO egecfa cure.
For sale at Or. HOW Ellis Drug Store.
Richmond, July 10. lS47. s9y
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08

Strange! That SO many who afflicted with
a COUGH that is gradually wearing them down,
and slowly, but surely stealing them into that
dreadful disease, Consumption-that disease
which carries of thousands daily, are doing moth
ing, or what is than notI,i ing, gorging them
selves with nostrums, that pulled to the skies
for cures they said TO have effected some
foreign or unknown persons. when they
be positively cured by using DR.. ROGERS
SYRUP OF LIVERWORT AND
TAR, which still continues to effect the most
Wonde, ful Cu,es ever recorded in the annals of
medicine. fact which is proved by reference
to the vast number of certificates frcm the first
and most respectable citizens, such as-Dr VIM.
j Richards, Judge VIM. Burke, the Wife Of the
Rev. G. w. Maley, DR.. Hiram Cox, late Profess
in Eclectic Medical College Of Cincinnati,
and others Of that city. Certificates not only Of
remarkable cures Of distressing Cough, but Con-
sumption actually cured, after the Physicians Of
the highest standing had given them up to die?
II men of such high standing will couch for the
great pirtnes Of this medicine, we cannot but in
fer that it is at least all that it is represented to
be. Read the advertisement Of DR.. Rogers ia
another column.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08
1T ALWAYS CURES.


StMrrm's ToxIc SYRUP. OR VEGETABLE FEBRIrucE,
- FOR THE SPEEDY AND RADICAL CURE OF FEVER
AND ACuE OR CHIILs AND FEVER. The Proprie-
;or in offering this remedy to the public, does so
18th full confidence, that its results will sustain
him pronouncipg Il one OF the most valuable
remedies ever offered to the public, speed y
and etfec tual for Ague and Fever or Chils
and Fever. 81
Its composition is very simple, being entirel v
Of Vegetables, and it does not contain any thing
which would re nder its in the least unsafe as
a popular medicine
Combining with its powerfu and general Tonic
properties Cathartic and Sudoriilc action il C an
ie Used with perfect safety without any prepare
ton Of the patient in the CONNIE ncenient of the
attack. 1t correets and prevents the febrie exci-
tement which usually attends and often de-
feats in its early use, Quinne and the other
remedies, in the reatment Of Ague and Fever or
Chi.!s and Fever. In the proper dose It acts
mild Laxative, aud encourages u natural and
healthy action Of the bowels, whilst at the same
time its gives tone to the stomach and promotes
a general health action Of the digestive organ,
and thus in morbidly weakened habits, restores
the system to health and vgor. In CO-tve and
Bilious habits it some times Eme tic and
Cathartic. particularly when given in large
Doses and thus cieanses at the same time, both
Stomach and Bowels, and promotes u profuse
perspiration.
In Fever, generally, it will be found a most
valuable Tonic, for. whilst il gives tone to the
system. its DsI.thoretc and Laxative prope rites
guard the patient from the r prod uction of Fe-
& SMITH. Louisville, Ky.
n~rAgents and Country dealers supplied by
F. EATHER, Genera! Agent for
Ohio and Northen Indiana, Third st. opposite the
Post Office. Cincinnati, Ohio.
For sale in X Richmond, by pr. J. Howeil's and
Irwin Reed, Liberty, Wilson & Anderson.
Richmond Sept. Z, lS47.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08
AMERICAN MARBLE & OHIO GRAVE STONES
Pillow MANuFA(TORy!

TUNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
IL their frend aud the public, that they still
continue the manufacture of Piows and other
Farming Utensils, at their old stand, near the
east end Of Main street, Richmond, Indiana.
They will keep on hand, or will make to or
der, the celebrated Steel Mold Board Plows,
Wrought Iron Flows, Common Cast Mold Board
Plows, Road Flows, Su!,-soii Flows, three horse
Plows, Sod Flows. and StubbIe Ployas, right and
left handed, and of all the different sizes In use
Also, Shovel Flows, & orn Flows, & ulnvators,
to expand or cnotract as may be needed. Har-
rows, Drags with hinges, &c.
The w rought Iron and Steel Mold Board
Plows warranted to scour i'll amy soil that
can be found. And are superior article for
stubble and other foul ground.
The Sod Flows are warranted to turn the fur
rows over smoothly.
The above named Flows will all be made with
a wrought share, and laid with the best Of Ger
man Castee1
From long experience in the business, and their
strict attention, they feel justified in warranting
their work to be Of superior quality, and will be
sold on the most favorable terms, for cash,
approved country produce. They are thankful
for past favors. and hope to mel it and receive
share Of the pubiic's patronage. Persons wish
ing to pu rchase, respectfully invited to call
and examine their work be fore purchasing else
where. BEARD e. S1NEX.
N. b. The above named Flows may be seen
at the Iron Store of J. NJ. s. J. II. Hutton,
where they red for sale. b. & S.
Richmond, Sept. 2Sth, lS47. 40f
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08
MANSION HOUSE.
RICHMOND, InA.

"HIS House formerly known ~ the ITEM
Per:nce Hail. and recently occupied by
SUPER style. with the design Of making it one
Of the most comfortable resting places for the
weary traveller, in the western country.
The So bscriber. also takes great pleasure in
nfo rmng his old fre nds, and the travelling com
nunity generally. that his TABLE, slian Be, las
heretofore, while occupying the Richmond hotel
supplied with the choices, v:ands the coantr,
atforLs.
Has STABLE is large ard consr ,ier., and is
attended by the very best Of ostlers, and suppl
ed with the best of Provender
He feelsccnhd de mt that tbs pains that s!iaf! be
taken TO maks those who may soleurn with him,
comfortable, and A~t Home" viii warrant him,
in asking she.s Fl public patronage. BOARD
Frs .sAeh BY tie c.y or week on the mort ia
vorah.e taTnls. n. BROOEINs
Richmond. Feb >, le4' S--':3. IF.