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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-05-30

his parents. and asked them how ihs,
rhanred . come 10 lain IN saai hour !"
med.
II. Was IN the nrwspaper." said Mr..
leah; .jusl lhrre words in The paper
iold u soui ship had come. You didn't
arrive u homr. snd 80 Nc came 10 see II
you MAS srk. fou'H snOn he well
rauugh 10 % home. my hny. God Be
thanked he added lrryrnily. . Tor sead.
ine Us 10 take care az you.
Al length Alfred was pronounced well
enough 10 ride. and ia a few days the
pleasant old homestead elsddened his
sight. How beautiful Il looked as lie snn
sh0ue ON The yiGes IN which was rmbow-
errd. eiiil their wealth Of grapes. just Par.
ping IN lie autumn sunsine.
No one seemed SO joyful as Mr.. Heath,
y no allrI Icing glaLjrnrd hy hearing Al
fred say he would never GO b, sea again.
expressed has opinion olnewsPaPers in &c.
neral. and his own newspaper ~ parsivu-
lar. il this wise:
I'm 81 glad. Milliceni. that you took
hat pzpcr. FIR | counl newspaper Just
llle mos, necessary thing la f,inih. We
should sever have had nur boy here.
slr"ng and well. IL j, hadn't been for H.
Il is an excellent thing. aud ! shall sub.
scribe for il as long as ] live"
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From the National Intellisencer.
ARGUMENTUM AID HOMINEM

Gen. T., Of New York, gentleman Of
known wealth and libcrality, was mol long
since called upon by person 10 obtain
his signature on petition for the abolition
of capital punishment. The person I'M
folded his papers and documents, and pre-
scented aud enforced his arguments in ra-
iher lircsome sei.speech. stopping oc-
casonally TO dcposi,e moulhlul of to-
bacco juice upon nice parlor carpet.
ten. 4. was in favor Of diminishing CAPT.
tai punshmen,s, but doubted the proprie-
~ or expediency Of abolIshing them in al
cases. Al the expression Of this opinion
his yisiter began TO bride up and prepare
10 lay down his arguments with greater
force; and, in order TO give greater facility
to his enumeration, he took from his mouth
a huge quid Of tobacco and threw il upon
The white marble hearth, saying he wish
ed the General would be so good as 10 in
from himl in what capita! punishment
could ever be justified or defended.
Well" said the General, il strikes
me that, il We are going 10 abolish capita
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THE NEWSPAPER,

The old farmhouse wore quiet pleas
ant lnok, as The setting sun gllded III small
windows, over which the luxuriant grape
vines were carefully trained. In the open
duor sat a farmer, with a lil,le morrncco
eoveied book in his hand, on which his
attention had bccn fixed for the half hour.
lie was man OF method and oftler--old
Richard Hea,h--an asi,'e from his regu.
lar account books which he kept with
scrupulous care, lie always set down in
The h'lle book in lhe simplest manner pos
sIole. all his expenses. mo very compli-
GATED account, by The way, and all he had
received during the year, !" in the real me.
tat as he said, mot BY the way u
trade"
The last account he had just reckonetl
np' and Tie result was highly satisfactory,
y one might Judge from the pleasan, ex-
preston Of his lare, as he turned TO his
WIFE, and addressed her BY her pretty old.
iashoned name.
Mllllcenl," said he, /" Ibis has been a
lucky year. How lillie we thought when
We moved 10 this place twenty-five years
ago. that We should ever gel live humid
ied year ont Of The rocky, barren farm"
y does pay for good deal of hard
WORK, said she, ITO see how different
'hlngs look from what they did them"
Now am going TO figure up what
We've SPENT" said Mr.. Heath, .dont
make noise with your knitting needles,
r"iisc II puts me uul.
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PRpqrpENTIAL snowERs.

A VOTING lady, The daughter Of trades
man the city. tfondon. leliinio III health,
and 10 consequence Of this, lodging Was
taken Tor her in Wells street, Hackney.
Her parents were very avrrse TO Meiho-
disls and Dissrnlers; and finding thai the
proEle with whom size lodged were Dis
,enirrs. cautioned her against their senli-
menis, fearing thai in the weak state Of
her health. they would render her gloomy.
Tie good people invited her TO their lami-
~ worship. but she sleassly refused, say
Ing she belonged 10 tie Church OF Eng.
land. She occasionally. however. over
heard the good man in PRAYER through the
aainscol, and could moi help thinking he
was good man iiongh mistaken IN form.
ing such precise notions as she conceived
him 10 entertain.
On evening when taking her walk, :
shower suddenly came on foI which she
was not prepared. and she ran for shelter
10 the porch of the chapel 81 which the
late excellent Mr.. Goliisan was the min.
isler; but like the gentleman referred Ia
last month. she determined MOI to 70 be.
You'd il. 10 Fastening, however. 10 the
porch, she became exhausted III conse-
quenCe Of her weakness, aud would have
sunk had Hol the pew opener, VITO was
sitting near The door. caught hold Of her,
and placed her ON seat hirh was with
in the chapel. She felt unwilling TO re-
msin when The shower should have ceased,
but after The kindness Of the pew opener
she did mol like 10 rise in the face Of
the congregation, and leate the place;
and by the time The shower had well
ended, she had begun 10 feel interested
in The sermon, which appeared. so far
as she could Judge, IL have Just common.
ced when she entered. She returned
ID her lodging with her mind deeply alice
,r,l. Tile result, Under The divine bless.
ing, was her conversion. Her pmcnis.
who were al FIRST greatly distressed at
v hat had occurred, finding tina, her new
religion, instead Of rendering her gloomy.
promoted her checriulness, were induced
10 accompany her 10 lie place where sho
had received thi, spiritual good, aud they
also became decidedly pious. She very
soon became active 10 The school for Jew
ish females. supported by the London
Missionary Society, afterwards married
Mr. Elliot, missionary lolhe East, where
she became widow, and after her return
became an inmate in the Retreat for Min
isIers' Widows, al Hackney, where she
died about seven years ago.
II is often regretted when a shower
comes on Just before tie commencement
Of public worship; but even this may sub
serve The mercilnl purposes Of Him whose
wisdom is incru,ablc, by occasionlng The
attendance Of some, if il impede the al.
tendance of others.
London Baptist Maga-iae.
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hnecdote of Old Dartm outh.-In

The class OF which Daniel Webster was a
member, there was an individual noted
for his waggery. One day, the profess
or Of logic, who, by the way, was not the
most nice and discriminating il his dis
functions, was endeavoring 10 subslanliate
|. that thing renamed the same notwilh-
standing substitution in some of It's
paris
Our way. who had been exercising ihe
Yankee art of wliittling, al length held
up jack-knife, inqulring; Suppose |
should lose the blade Of my knife, and
get another made and inserted in It's place,
would i, be the same knife il was brfole!,
10 be sure y replied the professor
We'll, them the wag continued. sup
pose | should then lose The handle aud
get another, would il be the same knife
sill 2
.Ofcourse = The professor again replied.
But. il somebody should find the old
blade and old handle, and should put them
together, what knife would that BET
We never learned the professors re-
ply.
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Punisiineni, here are Two cases Ek;cl,
sharli Be made excepi'a,ls.,'
-is0 cases. sEs ilsFel'' said lie III.
toner. !. N.A. az. should Ike ID her
them sialed. and the arguments ~ ,h,u.. :,
The fel." said he Genrrai. -, ~,
Of clear, cold blooded. piemedila.ea muir.
der. ! think The person Nl,o lies IN ws:,.
ipg Or ii ambush, with malice prepense.
and lakes The life Of his frllow-c,salurr.
ongl,i 70 forfeit bis life in return. lie de.
series 10 be hung"
We'll, ] have abundance OF arguments
= mee, thai case, = said the yisilsr. . Now
] shauld like 10 know what i your other
case"
The oIher case" said the General.
/. Is llial Of The animal Iliai walks on lwo
i.gs. calls ilselfa man, and carries mouth.
fnl Of disgusting filth into q clean house.
and there rouns il about he carpet and
Fcsiiers lover the hearth. Such being u
certainly not 81 10 live IN deeen, society,
and J do no. know 81 any beuer or more
ready mode ul getting rid Of him Than II
hang him. With these iva exceptions 1
think ! should be willing TO sign yoar pc
ii'ion lor The abolition u capital pulis..-
mrmi."
The writer gathered up his papers.
tarusl Them into bis pockel, and with
very blank look hastily Withdrew. lie has
not called since 10 receive The Generals
signature.
New York, April IL.
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HUSBANDS.

Assist your wives in making home hap.
ny. Preserve the hearts you have won.
!. When you return from your daily
arocalions do You lind your Indications
alluring! DO not SIT down IN a corner,
silent sad snllen. with clouded brow,
and ylsage repulsiye! Meet your wiyes
with smile Of Joy and satisfaction. Take
them by the hand.
2. Never indslge in coarse, harsh or
prufane words. These 10 : woman of
refinement, of delicate aud tender sensi.
oillly, arc exceedingly disgusting. and lend
TO grieve her spirit. Let The law OF hind.
ness dwell upon your lips; write il upon
The table Of your heart. Modesiy and de-
llcacy are gems Of priceless value: keep
them polished like FURNISHED gold.
3. Husbands, be exceedingly cautions
never 10 say Of do anything which will
lend 10 moriily ihe feelings Of your
wives in company. Here. IL possible,
show them more marked respect than
when al..ne.
4. Give your wives 10 understand that
YOU esteem them above all others make
Them your coufianls; confde in them,
and they will in you; confidence beeels
confidence; love begels love; sweetness
bcgeis sweetness.
5. Above all. sympathise with the
wives Of your bosom in The hour Of al.
Fiction. Rejoice with them when they
rejoice, aud weep with them when they
weep. Who, il not bosom companion,
will wipe from The cheek falling tear Of
SORROW!
6. Finally, husbands. remember that
death will soon sever tile connubial cord
When You behold her with whom ynu
lived, aud loilea, and wepi, and rejuiced,
cold and llfeess, Land in the coffin,
Think Of the happiness so deep and tender,
Which filed thy heart when wandering BY her
side,
Think how her faintcst snile had power to ren-
der
The darkest moment ono Of love and pride.
And now that this frail form in death grows col.
der
4 sweet calm rapture fills the parting hour,
That thou art with her, though a sad beholdcr
a witness Of the dear Redcemer's power"
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HONE.
4 BaLLiD fOR EEERY BODY.
III MARTIN .. TuPPER.

NJ MARTIN y. TuPfkk.
ifsragsa al over this joy-lolied eanh.
To piek IL bssl noses5 ofinnOcent nuirth.-
T.sI Up wiIh the hands d is wisdom and aOrth
Aud 70 Is chief measure,
IL inneraos' pleasure.
Vas always II Home.
iw.a, 10 The palace, AID ,i,.rs my fair oueea
On the arm II her husband did lovingly lean,
Anl all he dear babes ia their beauty were SEN
II .Piie u de splenJOr .
80 happy and lender,
For they WsIe :, Hume :
tuIn'd 10 the collage. and there nv poor hind
Fay sick u leser.--sll ueskly rcsgnd.
FOR. D. the ssot wife was 70 cheerful and kind
Ia spite Of all matters,
An angel in lailefs.
AnI she Was ii Homo!
lask'd glad Inolhcr, jusl come from me posi-.
With letter she kiss'd from PARKWAY coast,
VIVA, hear thrilhag news had fsjOioes her the
mos.
And sladness for mourning
Her boy was returning.
To love her--at Home.
fspokc 10 the soldiers, aud sailors al sea,
Where best in,he woIld would they all Of them bel
Aud bark . how they earnestly shovied % me.
With iron kkaris ihrobbing.
And choking and sohbing,-
d land Us At Home.
Icame TO thedrsk where old Comm3rce grew gray
Aud ask'd him what helped him this many day
In his old smoky room with his ledger TO stay
And i was the beauty,
The comfort and duty,
That cheered him al Home.
Iran 70 the court, where the ssges Of law
Were wransling aud jansling at bubble and flaw
y wondrous 10 me was the strife that saw
But all that 6erce riot
Was calm'd by the quiet
That blcst them At Home!
called on the schoo-hoy, poor lovc-siiicken lad
Who learned in his lo,ciness, silcr, and sad;
For days when ugain he should laugh aud DC glad
With the father and mother,
And sister aud brother,
All happy al iicn,e!
ispp'd al the door Of the year-strickcn cli,
Where age, as Thought, had old memories qucll'j
But still all his garrulous fancics outwelI'd
Strange old.fashionu stories
Ofgladness aud glores
That once were at Home.
whispered the prodigal, wonton and wild,
How changd from the heart that you had when
child,
So tcaehaAe, noble, and modest, and mild
Though sin hal nndone him,
Thank God that won him
BY looking at Home!
And then when he wcpt, and vowed better liic
hasiened TO snatch him from peril and strife,
BY finding him wisely tender young wifc,--
Whose love should allure him.
And gently secure him
A covert at Home.
30 no that had raced after pleasure so fast,
And still as he ian had its goal over past,
Found happiness honor, and blessing al last,
In all the kind dealings,
Affections and feelings,
That ripcn al Home!
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The idler is dangerous member Of So
cieiy. lie becomes prey TO his own
passions, and scourges others with his
ylces.
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TO THE LADIES.

The man that doth no paper take,
GruJgng the price of one yeaE.
VIII never a good husband make,
Because his wife can never know what 10
ding on in the world, and his children will very
ynorant appear.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18
EVERITTSVILLE
FEMALE .fGaDEWE

THE WINTER SESSION of this SCHOOL
commenced on the list instant, under the manage.
ment of Misses Richardson and Snyden, Ladies
emlnently qualified to instruct in the various
branches of Literature and Science, and who viii
consider themselves responsible, so far as theil
influence and instruction is concerned, for the besi
interests of their pupils.
The government of the School will be parental
The great object will be, TO neie TO vrtuons con.
duct, by an appeal to the moral sense; and by du.
~ cultivating tenderness of conscience.
The Academic year will be divided into two
sessions of five months each. with two vacations
two weeks in summer and six in winter. There
will he public examination at the close of each
summer session.
Students will be charged from the time of en-
trance.
No deduction made for absence, except in cast
of proracted sickness.
Tuition has been reduced to the following rates
Primary English branches, per session, 81
The same. including Geography, Gram
mar. Arithmetic, Composition, SC. 10 0G
The above. including Natural and Nor
al Philosophy, Astronomy, Botany,
History, Logic. Rhetoric, Algebra,
Geometry, &c. &C., IL 81
French, Drawing and Painting and Or
namental Needle-work. each, OC
Music with use of Piano, Is 0C
The TRUSTEES have provided large and com
modious Boarding House. which is kept by Mr.
and Mrs. Morisey-persons we'll qualified to dis.
charge the duties.
Board Sc 90 per month-one half in advance
Books. Music, Paints, Stationery. Canvass
Creweil &C., furnished to the students at a very
small advance upon New York cost.
j. c.. SLOCUMB, Secretary
EverittsVie, [of Board Trustees.
Wayne county, January, ls49. ls-tf
Newbernian publish till forbid.
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Saddle, Harness. and Trunk
mANUFACTORY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
that he has recently received large additions to his
stock of Saddle and Harness mountings, &c, of
the latest and most improved style. and Is con-
stanty manufacturing, at his store on Market
street, formerly occupied by Guy Z. Hotchkiss.
every description Of articles in the above line
From his experience in the business, he feels con-
filent that he will be able to give entire satisac-
ton to his Gu :tomers, and all others who may fa-
vor him with call. He has now on hand, and
will constantly keep, large assortment of
Coach, Gig, SuLky, and Buggy Harnesses La
DIS Saddles. Brides. Whips. DC;
Gentlemen's Saddles, Brides,
WHIPS, Spurs, &c. de-,
all of which he will warrant to be of the best ma
terals and Workmanship. He has also large
assortment of
Trunks, Valises, Saddle and Carpet Bags, Satch-
els fancy Trunks, de-,
and all ether articles usually kept in such estab-
llshments, all of which he offers low for cash, or
on short credit to prompt customers.
Saddles, Harness, Trunks, Medical Bags, &c.
&C., made to order.
REparRIsG Of all kinds done with neatness and
despatch. Old Saddles and Harness taxed In
part nav for new. JOHN J. CONOLEY.
N. B.-AIl accounts standing on my book over
six months, will be charged with interest. All
persons indebted to the subscriber for last year
will please call and settle, as by SO doing they
may prevent what would be dissgreeable to them
and unpleasant to him, as persons sometimes nave
to do unpleasant things in seIi-defence. J.J.o'
March 8, lS4S
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NEW NOVELS.

Just receired, at the Book Store, viz
Percy, or the Old love and tie New.
The Marrying Man.
The Poor Cousin, by Mrs. Pickering; certainly
one of the most amusing and unsigned pro
auctions that has been issued for some time
in the way of light Romance.
The Haunted man and the Ghosts bargain, q
fancy for Christmas time, by Charles Dickens
The Dover House, tale of by-gone days, by
Mrs Grey.
The Renegade, Historical Romance of Bor
der life.
The Old Judge, or life in Colony, by Judge
Halliburton, author of Sam Slick, the Clock ma
ker. @ .-....
First part. Sequel to the mysteries of New York
First part, Ned Buntline's life.
Mike Fink, legend Of Ohio.
Revenge, or the Robber of Guatemala.
Anger. or the fire brand
The Prince, or George st. George Julien.
Notes Of Travel 10 California.
Gold Regions of California.
The Priest of the Black Cross.
Dom5ey and Son, bound.
The Women of the American Revolution.
A variety Of School Books.
Feb Is L. H. PIERCE.
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The .Werch0nt Tnil0,i,, .

WILL be continued as usual, under the superin-
tendence of V. R. PEIRsoN and H. s. KELLY, in
the rear Of the store formerly occupied by v. r.
Person, Agent, who has just returned from the
North with splendid assortment of goods in the
above line. embracing every article kept 10 an es-
adjustment of the kind, which will be made up to-
order in style that cannot fail to please the most
astdious.
The fancy department embraces all the new and
elegant patterns and most desirable styles. Fancy
Silk and Satin Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves;
Hanekerchiefs. Shirts, B0sons, Collars, &c.
10 addition to the above,a variety of ready made
clothing, manufactured by one of the most FASH
ionable New York Tailors, which will be sold at
as low prices as can be found in either of the At
lantic cities.
For the liberal share of patronage which has
been extended to this establishment for many
years, we return our unfeigned thanks, and prom!
Use that no efforts on our part will be spared to
serve our customers as favorable as circumstan:
ces will admit. V. R. PERSON;
Agent for SErH HoARD:
Anvil S, Is49-r3O-fy
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STATE OF NORTH-CARoLlNA.

DUPL1Ns COUNTT. y
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
April Term, D. ls49.
VIM. Bryce & Co.. Original Attachment
". Levied on the defendant's
real estate, and certain art-
Kilby Bass. ticles cf personal property.
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant has absconded so that the or
binary process of the law cannot be served upon
him, it is ordered, that publication be made for
six weeks in the Wilmington Journal, newspa-
per printed in the town of Wilmington, notifying
the said Kilby TO make his appearance at the next
term of this Court, to defend the said suit, or
j judgment final will be rendered against him.
Witness, JAMES H. JERMAN, Clerk of said
Court, at Office, the third Monday of April, A. d.
l849. J. H.JERMAN, Clerk,
By B. F. GRADT, Dep'y Cl'k.
April 27, ls49--33-6t [Pr fee 81 3s1
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WWILL be found, a general assortment Of
wv Chorch. Parlor, Office, & Cooking Stoves,
Crates and Tenders Double and Single acting
force and lift Pumps, Lead Pipe. Solar, Camphine
and Turpentine Lamps; Tea Trays and Walters;
Coffee and Tea Urns: Coffee Biggins; Coffee and
Tea Pots; Steak Dishes, Enameled Sauce Pans
and Kettles; Passage Lanterns; Dish Covers
Cake Boxes; Nurse Lamps, and Egg Boilers
Rifles; double and single Guns; Revolving and
single Pistols; Powder Flasks; Shot Pouches
Game Bags; Percussion Caps &c. ALSO, all
kinds of Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron ware made
to order.
All Cash and SHORT CREDIT customers pune
tualy attended to. S. P. POLICY.
Dec l, ls46.-El2-6m
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MILLIN cry.

MRS. PERSON having associated with her
Mrs. MOoRE, Of the city of New York, in the MiIi
linery business. WILL on Thursday next, at the
store formerly occupied by Mr.. Seth Hoard; on
Front street, open large assortment Of Ladies'
Bonnets, Silks, Ribbons, Flowers, Capes, Collars;
&c. &c. of the latest styles and patterns. to which
they invite the attention of the Ladies of the city
of Wilmington and vicinity all Of which; for
cheapness and elegance, cannot be surpassed. AS
the undersigned intends to make this establishment
permanent, the Ladies Of this city and vicinity
may rely that they will at all times find full as
sormen. of all articles in the Millinery line, CON:
forming with the fashions of the season.
V. r. PERSON,
Agent for SETH HoARD.
April s. ls49--[30-ly E
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ICE---ICE.

VEVHE SUBSCRIBERS have IN store 2O1
IL tons of Ice, and will receive additional sap.
plies through the season, from the fresh ponds of
Boston. .-
Our ICE HOUSE is open every morning;
from sunrise till breakfast bellring Ice will al
so be retailed from Shaw's Drug Store at ali
hours of the day. Citizens can procure it at any
hour OF the night, Tin of sickness) by calling
on Mr.. Shaw, at his house, on SeEobdsutreet, a
few doors from Market-street.
We solicit orders from our friends in ffe coun-
try. Ice will be carefully packed Aht promptly
forwarded
Thankful for past patronage, we hope again to
merit the public support.
SHAW q REPIFoN.
April 9Th, 1919. tloct
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WILMINGTON, N C, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY IS En.
STATE OF NoRTH-cARoLINA,

DuPLIN COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
April Term, A. d. ls49.
S'fah % 1s Original Attachment--Ee.
John wilkinson yied on the defendants land.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant has absconded, SO that The or.
binary process of the law cannot be served upon
him. 1t is ordered, that publication be made fol
six weeks IN the Wilmington Journal, a newspa
per printed ia the town of Wilmington, notifying
the said defendant to make his appearance at the
next term of this Court. and defend the said suit
or judgment final will be rendered against him.
Witness, JAMES H.. JERMAN, Clerk of said
Court at office, the third Monday in April A. D
ls49. ] H. JERMAN, Clerk,
By B. F. GRADY. Dep'y Cpk.
April II. 1s49-33-6t [Pr fee 81 3s1