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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

CHARAcTER.-W may judge Of a
mans character by what he loves-wla'
ppases blm. II n person maniiesls de-
llgh, in low aud sordid objecIs-,he vul
gar song and debasing language-in the
misorlunes of his ielloTs, OF cruelty to
animals. we may at once determine the
complexion Of his character. On the con
trary, If he loves purity, modesly. truth
If virtuous pursuits engage his heart and
draw out his aiiec''ons-we are satisfied
tha. he IS an upright man.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22
A YANKEE EXPERIMENT. The Lynn

A YANKEE EXPERIMENT.-The Lynn
News, sprghiy Yankee exchange. says;
"if some Of the young men who have
strong desire 10 90 to California. with the
hope Of getting rich. would voluntarily
suhlec, themselves, al home. to some o. the
haliShips and privalions which they viii
he compelled 10 endure in California, The
illusion which attracts them to the land OF
cold would soon be dspellad, and they
would be less eager to leave the comforts
of home. for the prvalons Of the 'Iie OF il
gold hunter. Take the three hundred DOL
lars whi:h a passage TO San Ffancisco
costs. and add 10 it the amount of nancy
which an industrious and steady yrong
man can earn during the time Of the ~ s
sage, and a good beginning will = y
for the accumulation Of a fortune. Then
live ont of doors. away from any town or
dwelling house, in a tent, without any cost
for clothes, and the other comforts which
are not TO be Obtained in California; and
by such means money could be laid mp
here, as rapidly perhaps as in California.
But it is question, which seems never
20 enter into the calculations Of the emf
grants 10 the land Of their golden dreams,
whether wealth, when II is purchased at
the cost Of so many comforts aad conve-
nences, and at so grea, hazard of health
and life, can be considered as chesply pro-
cured. Wealth is desirable; but how many
things are Of greater worth
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

LADY MINERS IN CALIFoRNIA.--A young
man from Maine, writing TO his friend:
from California, says his party found, neal
the Sacramento, and almost thirty miles
from any other digging, two intelligent and
beautiful yong ladies', with no attendant
except an old greyheaded negro, whom
they had en.iced TO accompany them, and
who is the servant OF the father Of one oI
them. The eldest of these girls was moi
twenty. II seems their imagiua;lons had
become excited by the gold stories which
they had heard, and they had determined
TO try their hands at making fortune
The old negro was past work. and was left
in the camp during the day, to look after
the household affairs and keep watch, while
the girls pursued their mining operations.
When the party reached their camp, the
old darkey was alone in it, but the girls
came in during the day. and received their
visitors Hospitality. They expressed no
fear Of being moles,ed or robbed, anu said
that they should leave for home when they
had accumulated $40. 0.u00-ihey had alrea,
DIV gathered $1,000. They were from
Florida, and the youngest ran away from
school 10 enter upon the expedition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

II has been decided 10 Wa,ervile. Me-.
unanimously. that the ladies can keep
secret. Ii was the ladies themselves. how
ever, who were thus unanimous-nobody
else, Of course, believes It.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

IAN not Iule pole?" imputed lady
vbo was rather short and corpulen,. Of a
.-,s,v old bachelor. "You look more like
a bio tub" was the blunt reply.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

C1RcUMsTANTiAL EyIDEHcE.-ln plea
for the suspension Of public opinion in The
case of men charged with crime, as in the
case Of DR.. Webster. of Boston, until the
result Of legal investigation has been at
tained, the Journal Of Commerce remarks ::
"Men do not reflect that clrcums'an ces
may appear terribly against an innocent
man. The case OF the Borrnes, Vermont,
has nc, escaped the recollection Of our old
er readers. They were tried and condemned
TO death for the murder of Russell Colvin.
The sentence of one Of them was cOmmn-
ted 10 Imprisonment, for life. and he was
already in State prison at labor. The 9TH
er awaited execution. The remains OF the
murdered man had, as was supposed, been
destrn, ed, but nails, and bones, and but.
tons from his clothes were found and iden-
tilted. A few days before that named for
the execution OF the condemned man. Rus
sci Covin entered Town, alive and well"
The Boston Transcript says the Journal
omi,s 10 mention the mos, marvellous lea"
ture in this case, which was. that the ac,
cused persons themselves finally confessed
the murder, their minds having been
wrough, upon by some worthy religious
people, who actually drove them 10 the be-
lief in their own guilt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

How TO TEACH CluLpuEN.-Thc
following from sheet of Rev. Charles
Brooks OF Boston, aCcords precisely
with our notions Of wat constitutes
the true mode of teaching the young:-.
If you find an error N the chiId's
mind. follow it up lilI he is rid OF il.
If a word is spelled wrong. be sure
that the class Is right before ii is dis.
missed. Repeat, and fix attention on
the exact error. till it can never be
committed again. Ona clear distinct
idea is worth il world of mustv ones.
Time is OF no consequence in com.
parison with the object. Give the
child full possession of one, distinct
truth, and 1t becomes to him centre
of lighl. In all yoGr teachings--no
what time ii takes never leave
your pupil till you know he has in his
mind your exact thought.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Il is understood that. by the wiil Of the
I.,e Presidebt Polk. the whole Of his slaves
ara 60 be liberated on the death Of his vile
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

A NOVEL MARIA newly
appointed magistrate in Habcrsham
county, was IaicIy V called on to Join Il
couple in the holy bonds Of wcdiock.
Not having received his copy Of
the "GcorgIa Justice" and never hav.
ing performed the Interesting cercno.
ny before, he was at Il loss how 10
proceed. At length he Int upon n
plan. Making the parties hold up
their .iands. he said:
"You aud each of you do solemrly
swear that you will perform the Off.
ccs and duties of husband and wife,
TO the best of your skill and ability.
SO help you God" We really like
the ceremony more than the long and
foolish hunhmcry pracLiced at wed.
dings commonly.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Industry must thrive, as the fellow said
who held toe baby while his vile chopped
the wood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

An association has been formed in New
York called the Pro- Unionist and Anti
Abolition Society, whose object is the ex-
,,osure of the ends and aims Of fans'icism.
and the right of the South and only the
South, to manage its internal affairs and
government; and 10 contrast the ine'
.auality, misery and poverty Of Tree whites
with the condition of slaves.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

SETTLE OFT EN.-When you commence
business beware OF giving long credls.--
Sell generally for the cash, and trust only
when there is a certainty that you will be
paid. Long credits are the ruin OF young
merchants. They wish to do large bu-
sness and are apt to sell to those who will
not pay for years, and perhaps never How
can they live by trusting? Settle as often
as once a year-twlce year would be
herrer- and know TO moral certainty
Just where you stand. The trouble with
many is, they wish to do too much bus,.
ness, and not having the requisite capital
to credit, they fail in short time and are
ruined.
Another good reason why you should
settle often ls-,he avoidance Of difficulties,
law suits, and the loss Of friendship. Who
ever attempted 10 settle long account
wihou. trembling for the result. How few
have been satisfied tina, they have had all
the articles charged to them? Who can
remember what he purchased after the
Lapse OF few years? Long credits make
short friends" Remember this, and on
no consideration, whatever, suffer your &C
counts to remain unsettled beyond q
welvemonlh.- OIicc Branch.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Keen hina At least three PAGES distant
vho hates music and the laugh OF child.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

The original manuscript of The Farewell
Address of Washington was disposed OF a
public auction, a, Philadelphia few days
since, for the sum of two thousand three
n hundsed dollars. The Rev. M. Boardman
was the purchaser.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22
HMI 1h5 POST
ATHENS, FRIDAY, FEB. 22. 1850.
SAN FKANcIsco, Dec. 90, lS49.


You will learn by the papers OF The des
,ruc,ive fire which has jus, occurred here.
At one time all hope Of saving any part OF
the city was gwen up by every one AS ii
was, i, burn, gambling houses, hotels, re-
stauran,s, Offices, stores, tents, dwelling
houses, bowling alleys. store sheds, and
lumber yards. 1t rained and blew gale
for three weeks up to the time OF the hre.
That morning was the most calm and
pleasant conceivable. The next day it a.
gain commenced to rain and blow. 1t was
one of the most remarkable instances ever
witnessed OF the visitation Of the Almighty,
sweeping, as it did, the principal and no"
1orious. as we'll as the FIRST gambling es'ab,
aishmen,s, where night and day. Sundays
and week days, openly, unblushing|y and
sooas,ingly, did they violate the laws OF
both God and man. Many have been ru>
ined by the fire, and ye, the rebuilding
commenced the very morning after it oc-
Cured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Az TSylrATIoN.-"Mo,her said Jeui,
ma Spry to her venerable maternal reIa-
tive, Sam Flint wants to come courling
me Tonight" "Well you jade wha, did
you tell him?" sob. told him he might
come; wanted 10 see how the fool would
act 7"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

The message of the Governor OF New
jersey IS a remarkable document of the
kind for this year. 1t does not contain one
word on the suLjec. of national politics
has not one single apostrophe of horror
abou, slavery-no word Of commentator
of the WiImot ProvIso. Coming from the
Executive of a free State, II may be SET
down as a phenomenon. The name ol
this remarkable Governor IS :Haines.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

tortured infant had thus been kept in
misery to excite the sympathy Of
passcrs bv, and increase the gains Of
its unnatural parent. The child was
placed in the hands Of a nurse and
the woman locked up"
ARE YOU KIND TO YouR MornER1
--Comc, my little boy, and YOU, my
little Girl; what answer can you give
TO this question: Who was it that
watched over you when you were n
helpless babe! Who nursed you and
foudicd you, and never grew weary
in her love? Who kept you from the
cold by night, and the heat by day?
Who guarded YOU in health, and com.
fortcd YOU when you were i'll! Who
was it that wcpt when the fever made
your skin feel hot, and your pulse
beat quick and hard' Vho hung
over yonr little bed when YOU were
i'rcluI, and Pot your cooling drink to
your parched lips! Who sang the
pretty hymn to please you as you lay.
or kncIt down by the side Of the bed
in pra"cr' Who was glad when you
began to get well! and who carried
YOU into the fresh air to help your re-
covcry! VINO taught you how TO
pray, and gently bel ped you to learn
to read! Who has borne with your
faults. and been kind and patient in
your childish ways! Who loves you
still, and who contrivcs, and works,
and prays for you every day you
live? Now. then, let me ask you,
Are you kind to your mother!
There are many ways in which
children show whether they are KIND
or not. DO You always obey her. and
try to please herr When she speaks
arc ,ou ready to attend to her voice?
or do YOU neglect what she wishes
you to do! DO YOU love to make her
heart feel glad
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Little boy. how many kinds Of fire are
are there -Four. SIR" "What are they
caIied?" "Wood fire, coal>ire, cam>fre,
and fire away like fury"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

A SENSIBLE JUDGE.-Judse Edmunds,
of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, in the
city of New York, on entering on the ,rIa!
of the Aslor House rioters, laid down the
rule that the juror need not answer the
Question whether or not he had formed an
opinion IN the case. II is, said the Court,
like asking a witness whether he himself
has cot been guilty Of an improperly. as
it would be manifes,ly wrong for a juror
to make up, without hearing the evidence,
an opinion in the case. The Judge also
alluded 10 the grea. delay and injury, here.
tofore, 10 public justice from jurors, even
by the hundred, having been set aside be-
cause they had read accounts of the transac>
tion in the newspapers, the effect Of which
was that, instead Of men CT efinteiliseace and
being obtained to assist in the
administration Of the law, oftentimes the
most ignorant are brought up. 1t has been
said that the minds Of jurors ought 10 be
perfectly free and unbiased, when empanel-
led, as sheet Of white paper. That is
utterly impossible IN community where
there are so many newspapers and so many
people that can read them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22
A GLANCE INTO 1850.

Being gifted with strength and perspl-
cac'y of mental vision equal to the com
bined power of,wo refractory telescopes,
we ropose-"slanding on this bank and
shoal of Time''-,o take a sight a. fu'uri'y,
and make note Of such events as may be
floating abou, there waiting their turn to
happen. Futuriy being as dim as il light
ed by the New York Gas Company, we
must not be expected to get dagucrreotype
likenesses OF things TO come. Outline
sketches are all that we can promise. and
our readers Imagination must do the filling
in.
The first event visible in the distance.
and about half between this and 1851, APP
pears to be funeral procession. Hale
and p. King, are Carrying ,he dead body
OF "Free Sollism" out of the Capitol,
with GIddngs following as chiei mourner.
On the coflin-lid is inscribed, "killed by
Honorable Compromises" and some wag
has chalked on the backs OF the coflinbear-
ers and chiei-mourners' "Olhello's occu-
palion's gone" Farther on and not quite
so distinct. we observe Uncle Sam and
John Bull shaking hands across the River
San Juan, and dIrlylookng darkey,
wearing a paper crown, amusing himself
with eating big cake of gingerbread, and
drinking a iorum OF arrack punch, which
they have just treated him to, in exchange
for the fee simple of a right of way over
the mosquito bars in the stream. The bu-
-iness seems TO be settled to the saisfac-
tion Of all partIes-the royal sucker incu'
sive. At still greater distance, close up
on the line Of 1851, we observe series o.
tremendous explosions going on at San
Francisco-we suppose the place to be
San Francisco from the fact, that many OF
the inhabitants are walking Spanish
Whew what dust is being kicked up.
Real estate, which seems 10 have been
blown up sky.high, is coming down by the
run, and the nabob of ofyeslerday. q. C. fu-
,urity's yesterday is wi,houta bob to,day
Whole numbers of inhabitants are reduced
10 vulgar fractions, and bursted individu-
ais lie in tiers, damning their eyes on eve-
ry side. The scene is too awlul-we'll
look no more. We have already strained
our mental optics. and find that penetrating
lulurily with "gimblet eye" Is consider
able of a bore.-.N. Y. Sunday Times.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

Who can look upon the tears Of the
motheress and the fatherless, as the bleak
winds Of winter howl terror into the ears
of sorrow itself, and say as he clutches the
money iu his hand, "aH this is mine!"--
I, would oe we'll il many had suffered once
in poverty, for then many a heart would
know it's duty.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22
VOLUME 2.-NUMBER "a.
WI KED !mposTuRB.-The follow.

WI KED !MPosTURE.-The follow
ing from New York paper, exposes
practice which appears to be quite
common in our large cities, and some
of our small ones too. We are not
quite sure thal q Professionally italian
female, with similar appliances. was
not in our midst some or 4 weeks
ago:
mo dov6t many OF our citizens have
noticed Il wretchcd Italian woman sit.
tIng al the street corners with pale,
SEX " infant in her arms. She ans.
wcrcd all inquiries by shaking her
head, multcring "non Mg1csa." and
holding forth her hand for aims. The
poor inlant seems dying. and seldom
open its eyes. Both mother and child
loo%cG 50 m;>n.ah! hat the mute
appeal for charity was literally res.
ponGcd to. In accordance, however.
with the wishes Of the Board of Gov.
ernors OF the hims.house and the
orders OF the Chief of Police. for the
suppression of street begging, this
woman was arrested on last Satur.
day, when the child was found tightly
bandaged fror its arm pits to its feet.
Prevented thus from breathing free
or acquiring the use Of its limbs, the
tortured infant had thus been kept in
misery to excite the sympathy Of
passcrs .bv, and increase the gains of
its unnatural parent. The child was
placed in the hands Of nurse and
the woman locked up"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
supreme Court tIseports-Red uction of Price.

Supreme Court Reports.-Retiuction of Price.
THE subscriber having purchased from the estate Of W
and s. Law andvols and 5, Equity Of Irede Reports
of Cases decided in the Court of North Carolina
(from December Term 1876 August Term 1s4s, inclu
sye and including also the Equity Cases Of the present Term
Of the Cour has reduced the price from Sr Dollars to Fire
Dollars por volume and prepared furnish them to Cen
temen Of the Bar and to Booksellers except Equity
be published in few weeks of which notice will be given
Orders for the whole for any Volumes prompt
attended to- and the Bar supplied reasonable terms with
the previous Volumes of North Carolina Reports and Law
Books generally
copies furnished to the Profession in exchange for
their Nos. T.. J. HALF
Fayetteville March 2S, IS49. 2S-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
Washington and Lafayette Hotel.

~ THE subscriber having taken the ashingon Hotel in
I connection with the Lafayette House respectfully informs
his friends and the public in general that the Houses
open under the and style of the WASHINGTON La
FAYETrE HoTEL which under his immediate supernten
denc and ready for the reception of transient steady
Boarders.
The Hotel has been hroughy ceanscd and supplied with
obtained the services good and faithful servants
attcrS himself that he will be able to give satisfaction to those
who may patonZe the House, pains will be spared
his part make his guests both comfortable and contented
His TABLE will be found bountfuy furnished with the best
the market affords and his BAR supplied with the best of Ii
quors. DAVID THALLY.
Wilmington, n. c., Oct II, 1895. 12un.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

TUsT Received at Shnw's Drug Store, third OK
y door North of HART s. PoILEY's, Front Street. w
Wilmington, North Carolina where Physicians coun- A
try Merchants and all others who desire to consult their
interest, purchase the best Drugs and Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye StutTs Perfumery aud Patent
Medicines, Garden Seeds, fresh from DAVID LANDRETHs,
Philadelphia and other article usually kept in Drug
Store Is per cheaper than similar goods bO obtain
ed at perhaps any other house in the State.
The subscribers would beg to remind those Physicians who
patronized the late VIM SHAW that they still be supplied
with everything of the best quality and the most
able terms No excrton viii be spared render Satisfaction
to those who may favor with their patronage and
spectuly solicit call before purchasing elsewhere We have
just received fresh supply of those Instruments for acton
of the spnc highly recommended by the Medical faculty
of New York and Philadelphia, and which certain pre-
ventvc against consumption and indispensable to Clerks
and others confined sedenary e of whom should
be without them Also fresh arrival of Spence Pills, which
warranted to headache in twenty thirty min
utes time. In the operation they the most agreeable
Pills invented acting upon the stomach and bowels and
bringing the liver its proper functions they cannot fail to
the system health strength and vgor Call and get
box at SHAws Drug Store Sd door north of HART Pol
LEYs. SHAW s. BROTHER.
Wilmington, y. c., Jan. 4th, lS5O-[l7-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
BLAKE'S

WEATHER and F7ire-Proof Patent Paint here
w by give notice to the public that have been appoint
ed Agent for the sale of this extraordinary substance
Mineral Paint, which, when applied to Building,
exposed the action Of the atmosphere forms coat OF
slate stone rendering the Building perfectly fire and wealth
Companies Steamboat Proprietors and Planters partcu
lay called to this substance It adhere with the utmost te
off, and applied it is applied for 1t is much pre-
ferabe tin zine for covering roofs makes them perfect
excludes the dampness Of the external atmosphere, making
such buildings healthy For particular expana
of its Chemical properties Circulars. 100 lbs will
cover 1000 superficial feet Wholesale price per b.
retail this is about half the price of White Lead
Any person wishing circular, have mailed to them
Address me, post paid WM A. GWYER,
General AGENT, Forwarding & Commission Merchant,
Nov 2. lSl9. T6tfl Wilmington, N. G.
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no EARMERs AND THE PuRLIC.

nAVID f. McKINNE s CO., Is. R. POTTER and E. D.
HAL1) have entered into special Co-parnershp, for
the purpose Buchering and for other purpose whatever
They take this opportunity to inform farmers gsneE tEa tnps
fully supplied present. and would advise those who wish to
sell to them to communicate by letter before they drive
Stock to market. They would further inform the citizens
that they recently bought Mr. PErTEwAY OUT under
positive that should have his custom and patron
age. DAVID +. MChlNNE y ~:
December 2l 1919 l5-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

-UTTER Groceries, Liquors, Flour, DC. Families,
Il psters Retailers, and Tavern Keepers can supply
with any Of the above named articles, at very low
e y calling on the undersigned; who kcep constantly
E- LSe4' - EowAAJ PEDEN,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
PREPARED GUANO

DREPARED GUANO.-Farmers, Planters, and Mark:t
Gardeners respectfully informed that the above cele-
brated fertilizer admitted by practical farmers and others
who have used repeatedly throughout the United States
and West Indies, variety vegetables and articles
durable ertilizing Manurewhose certificates
commanding its pamphlet form with diTectrlons can
be had gratis destroys insects and le and pre-
vents blight midew and rust. For sale by
3tfl HOWARD s. PEDEN. Ag'ts for the Manufacturers.
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Hotels, &c.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT.

AT ELlZABETHTOWN, BLADEN COUNTY, N. C.
GARTER respectfully informs the travelling pub tA
lie that he is prepared to entertain travellers his
HOTEL in klizabethtown and will be pleased to receive
portion of patronage His Table will be found furnished with
the best the surrounding country afford His
well furnished with bedding In word every effort will be
made to render his guests comfortable.
His STABLES well provided with provender and attcn-
ded by careful Ostlcrs. -
He has large Lots for the DRovERs.
February 8th 1850. 22-3m