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The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16
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The WAaMrss OF a DExR. TIE deer 9is the most
acute animal we possess, and adopts the most Saga
cions plans for the preservation Of its life When it
lies satisfied that the wind will convey 70 it an intl-
nation Of the approach Of its pursuer, Il gaxes in
other direction If there are any wild BIRDS such
curlews or ravens, in its vicinity it keeps ts eye IN
tenty fixed them, convinced that they will give it
timely alarm It selects it's cover with the great
est caution, and invariably chooses eminsnce from
which 1t can have view around. It recognises in
divduals, and permits the shepherds to approach II.
fhe stays at Tornapress will suerthe boy 90 with
in 30 yards Of them, but if Iatsmpt encroach up
on them they are off at once. poor man who car
ries peats in creel on his back here may cheek
BY jowl with them; but Iput on his panaier The
other day, and attempted to advance, and immediate
~ they sprung away like antelopes. An eminent
deersalker told me the other day Of plan ono Of
his keepers adopted to kill wary stag. This ami
NAL had been known for years. and occupied part of
plain from which it could perceive the smallest OBJ
ject at the distance of mile The keeper cut thick
bush, which he carried before him as he crept, and
commenced stalking at eight in the morning but 20
gradually did he move forward TINT it was i've in the
afternoon before he stood in triumph with his foot on
the antlered king. S" never felt 80 much for an in
feror creatures" said the gentleman AZ did for this
deer. When came up it was painting life away,
with its large Blue eyes firmly fixed on its slayer.
You would have thought, sir. that it was accusing
itself Of simplicity in having been easily betrayed
Inverness Courier.
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PRIkTER's INK. Printers ink Wonderful COM
pound Now balsam, and now a poison; now
conveying sustaining comfort, sweetest health and
sympathetic love to outraged men-and now dsvour.
ing with the hunger Of fame, the heart Of tyrannous
wrongs. The salve Of suaesing and the bane of
crime. Beautiful is review-very glorious are
thousands o. oay0nes, the impartial sun Kissing the
sating to its brassy breath! Terrible the cannon
their silent homcdai mouths Gaping. stupidity cruel
Nevertheless all dull, all dumb-all dust, when
touched and touched by John Guttenburg's ointment
-Pnnter's Ink. Lay it on we'll and wisely, and in
good time the bayonets shall break like autumn reeds
the trumpet be choked to silence-and the cannon
crack and crumble like sun-split clay. Punch.
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A CH1LD's CURIOSITY.

Curiosity who has not felt
Its spirit, and before its altar knelt?
In the pleased infant see its power expand,
When first the coral fills his little hand;
Throned in his mothers lap, it dries each tear,
As her sweet legend falls upon his ear;
Next it assails him in his tops strange hum,
Breathes in his whistle, echoes in his drum;
Each gilded toy, that doting love bestows,
He longs to break and every spring expose.
Placed by your hearth, with what delight he pores
Der the bright pages of his pictured stores;
How oft he steals upon your graver task,
OF this to tell you and Of that to ask;
And, when the waning hour to-bedward bids,
Though gentle sleep sit waiting on his lids,
How winningly he pleads to gain you o'er,
That he may read one little story more:
Not yet alone to toys and tales confined,
1t sits, dark brooding, Ger his embryo mind:
Take him Between your knees, peruse his face,
While all you know, or think you know, you trace;
Tell him who spoke creation into birth,
Arched the broad heavens and spread the rolling earth
Who formed pathway for the obedient sun,
And babe the seasons in their circles run,
Who filled the air, the forest, and the flood,
And gave man all, for comfort or for food;
Tell him they sprang at Gods creating nod
He stops you short with, 'Father, who made God !"
&c. Sprague.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16
VOLUME XVI,
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
IS PuBLlsHED WEEKLY, BY
WILLIAM w. HO1 D N
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

THE NonrH G CAnoL1NA STANDARD Is published week
ly ut Three Dollars per annum, payable in advance In
no instance win the paper be sent unless the money fol
the same shall accompany the order. Subscribers, and
Others who may wish to send money TO the Editor can
do so at all times by Mail and At his risk Receipts for
all sums will be promptly transmitted
ADvERr1sENExrs not exceeding fourteen lines, will be
inserted one time for one dollar and cents for
each subsequent inseron those Of greater length
portion Court Orders and Judicial "lii
be charged twenty-five per cent higher than the above
rates. reasonable deduction will be made to tnose VINO
advertise by the year.
Ietters to the Editor must come free of postage.
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"Worse than folly :" cried Rene: 'sthe girl refas
ed his love, and this is his revenge" !"
s'ls this true, Rakar ~ asked Ova. s
Rakar, far more troubled at the sudden explosion
of the young mans feelings than at her trial. was 81
lent moment, and then made an open confession
not without bushes-many, yet unseen-before the
whole tribe. Now that Rene had spoken, her love
was legitimate and ust according to her native
toms she felt "a pride in her public avowals.
"Ratsimi," said Ova, when she had concluded,
ssyou are false and lying slave. Rakar has the
choice. You will swim to Caiman Island as did
she, you will pay her all the value of your ocks
and cattle, and then be bound as slave to her for
life. Choose, girl.''
'I forgive him all! !" cried Rakar warmly IS fol
am not happy! have gained the husband that
love; that was worth the race
Rane's admiration knew no bounds and then on
the spot he denounced the wickedness and folly of
this mode of trial, showed how easily malevolence
could get up false accusations and offered, if the
tribe would abolish all such PRACTICES to settle amongst
he was educated, and visit them no more. His elo-
quence was persuasive; the people were ina moment
OF enthusiasm the custom abolished, the ombiach
dismissed and that evening the simple marriage
emony of Matatana was celebrated. Rene settled in
the place, was very happy, and lives there, for aught
l know to the contrary, up to this day. He made
Rakar happy woman, and found deep satisfaction
in having been the instrument of abolishng trial By
ca;naan2# GP. B. 81. John
'The above scene is no fiction; it was witnessed by
Lequeval de Lacombe.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16
HEAVEN AND EARTH.

HEAVEN AND Ian n.
There are sounds so softly stealing;
There are anthems loudly pealing;
Seraph choirs that pour forever,
Music like rolling river,
Deep, and clear, and strong, and swelling,
Through their bright celestial dwelling.
Angels, watching round the portal,
Hear the tones, but never mortal;
Oh It's far too high and holy,
For the ears of aught SO lowly.
There is glory bright and beaming,
From the throne Eternal streaming;
Cherub crowns of living splendor,
Wreathed with mercy's flow'rets tender,
Sun, nor moon, nor planet shineth-
Heaven its light that ne'er declineth.
Angel glance alone may bear it;
Mortal eve comes never near it;
Oh !'tis far too high and holy,
For the eye of aught SO lowly.
But though winged with lightning pinions,
There are joys in earth's dominions-
Accents sweet with passion laden,
From the lips of mortal maiden:
Tones on earth low, soft, and tender,
That the Heaven shall perfect render:
Earthly ear alone comes near them,
Angels dare not bend to hear them:
These are joys for mortals only,
Else the world indeed were lonely.
There are blossoms earth doth nourish,
That in Heaven shall perfect flourish;
Fairy forms of mortal beauty,
From their high celestial duty
Once that won the seraphs holy,
To world so dim and lowly:
Mortal arm alone may clasp them;
Angels lost their Heaven to grasp them.
These are joys for mortals only,
Else the world indeed were lonely.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

CONSOLATION FOR PovERTY. The Home Journal
gives userance to some true philosophy; whenspeak
ing of riches, it says: -5@. 90 =. M q
Aggrandize as we may, the limits Of our senses
check miserably at every moment. You call yonr-
self proprietor! Houses and pictures outive you,
anc after taking your will Of them for short time,
you are carried out of your own door, feet foremost
and never again to enter it. Proprietor you were,
perhaps, of farms and castles, estates and mountains
but now you own nothing but hole in the ground,
six feet by two. The artist who visits your gallery
while you live and own it. enjoys it more than yon.
You are rich enough to dine twenty times day,
Your cellar is full of exquisite wines, but you can
only drink one bottle YOURSELF and to help you use
your store, you obliged to call around you friends,
relatives, parasites little world who would live
upon your substance and who, instead ofgraude, are
likelier to make you a return in envy. You have
thirty horses in your stable, you mount but one
rlde after two OF four. To be truly rich, should
have stomach in proportion to the number of dinners
he can afford senses excluded according to stock in
bank; sextuple vigor, and sensibty to concentrate
and return all the love he could proptiate with gifts.
At the close of his life the rich has hardly spent
more upon his own enjoyment than the poor man. He
has eaten twice day, slept in bed aloneo with one
wife, and the poor man do much, and the pro-
prietor scarcely more.''
Qua SAVIOUR The following is the description
OF the person of Jesus Christ it was found in an
ancient manuscript by Publius Sentilas, Presi-
dent OF Judea, to the Roman Senate:
"There lives at this time, in Judea man 6f SIM
gular character, whose name is Jesus Christ. The
barbarians esteem him prophet-but his followers
adore him the immediate offspring Of the IMMORTAL
God. He is endowed with such unsurpassed virtue
as to call back the dead from their graves, and to
heal every disease with word or touch. His per-
son is tall and elegantly shaped-his aspect aaiabe
-reverent His hair flows in those beautiful shades
which no united colors match-Aowing into grace
full cuIls below his agreeably touching on his
shoulder and parting the crown of his head, like
the head dress of the Of Nazarites. His fore
head is smooth and large-the cheek without spot,
save that Of lovely red-his nose and mouth are
formed with exquis te symmetry-his beard is thick,
and suitable to the hair Of his head extending lit
tie below the chin and parting in the middle like
fork-his eyes are bright clear, and serene. Here
Dukes with ,majesty-counsels with miIdness-and
invites with tender and persuasive languages. His
whole address whether in word or deed, being ele-
CANT, grave, and strictly characteristic Of SO g1eatA
being"
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

KEEP OUT OF DrBr. Poverty il bitter draught,
yet may, and sometimes with advantage, be guiped
down. Though the drinker make wry faces, there
may. after all. be wholesome goodness in the cup.
But debt however courteously it be offered, is the
coup of siren, and the wine, spiced and delicious
though with flaw in his jerkin, crack In his shoe.
leather, and hole in his hat, is still the of lib
erty. free as the singing lark above him; but the
debtor, thong clothed in the utmost bravery, what
he but a serf out upon holiday slave to be re:
claimed at any moment by his owner, the creditor
My son. poor, see wine in the running spring le!
bare coat the 6 only wear''; and acknowledge q
white-washed garrett the ittest housing place for
gentleman: do this, and fee debt. So shall thy
heart be at peace, and the sheriff be confsanded.
Douglass JevoM.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

AEsrRIAN ToBAcco. The Fsench Tobacco. Repie,
it is stated. gets pounds Tobacco this year
from Algiers.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

STUDY AND BUSINESS. In learning, concentrate
the energy of the mind principally study; the
attention divided among several studies is weakened
by the division besides is not given to man to ex-
eel in many things. But while one study claims
your main attention, make occasional excursions into
the fields of literature and science, and collect mate
rals for the improvement of your mind and the adj
vancement of your favorite pursuit. The union of
contempative and active habits constructs the most
useful and perfect character; contemplation gives
lief to action, action gives relief to contemplation
man unaccustomed to speculation is confined to mar
routine of action; Of mere speculation con-
structs visionary theories which have practical
utility. Excellence in profession, or success in
business, is to be obtained Only by perseverng indus
try. None who thinks himself above his vocation
succeed in it, for cannot give our attention to
what our self-importance despises. None can be
eminent in his profession who devotes his mental
energies pursuits opposed it, for in what
we love is failure in what neglect. People whose
inclinaons in opposition to their duties, have no
security for their integrity. He who covets the wa
ges of industry without submitting to its labor, is
prepared for dishonesty. He who is more anxious to
realise the profits of Office than to discharge its
duties, cannot be expected discharge them faithful
ly. In every situation bring your inclination into
cordance with your duties.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

REMARKABLE ESCAPE OF A SLAVE. We uuder-
stand vessel has arrived here from Wilmington,
North Carolina, bringing yellow girl belonging 10
George w. Davis, of that city. She was secreted on
board by the mate. A bed was thrown into the poop
for her to lie upon, and concealed by pilinr wood
around it. The authorities at Wilmington, almost
knowing her to be on board made repeated seayches
and smoked the vessel several tines after loudly an
nouncing that they would smother her if she did not
show herself Upon coming out Of the river the ves-
sci was boarded by the posse for the last tme and
had the girl been found the captain would have been
in great peril, Notwithstanding he knew nothing of
the runaway During the voyage thegirl was fed IN.
the watches, without the knowledge Of the master As
the wharf here the vessel entrusted to the care
of the second mate but in the evening the first mats
went aboard, and persuaded the second mate to 90 on
shore upon an errand. He returned, however, 20
quickly that the mate had not time to get Off win
his prize, but hid her in another place. where she
was discovered by the steward. He told the two
mates, who were then conversing in the cabin that
there was woman on board but the first mats
laughed at the story. Soon after the second mate
went into his own room, when the mate took the giri
from her concealmenr, and ran with her rapidly up
the wharf. = Rosaor po.t :
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

SAvlNe KsAvEs AND RocuEs FROM Pumsiznssr.
Macauly, the historian, justly reprimands those
wicked English attorneys and counsellors who agree
to defend thieves, murderers, honse-burners, high
waymen, &C., before the courts of law, and exert
themselves 70 the utmost for hire, show that their
clients are innocent although fully aware that they
are guilty When the constable has caught thief,
Is il not monstrous that counsellor privileged ss
friend to justice WILL for fee of ten dollars up 10
thousand Of the stolen money, exert himself to defeat
JUSTICE and send the villain back into the bosom of
society, again to plunder honest men1 ) 4; do not
think it right, says Macauly, that man with wig
on his head. and band round his hat, should do foi
a guinea, what without these appendages, he would
think 1t wicked and infamous TO do for an empire
Ethan Allen was once sued, 10 Vermont, for E6O oa
a note due TO person in Boston, and being unable
to pay It at the moment, he hired lawyer to gst tho
case put Off His attorney tried do this by deny-
ing the signature % be Aliens, the witness to the
note being in Massachusetts. Allen was ip ceufff
when this defence was offered |; and he cried Ont.
9 Mr. s., did not hire you 70 come here 70 lis;
signed that note, and meant % pay i, but ] want
time. He got it. <4 S. s.. 5jssssss & 5@s
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

extensive stores. and dock 300 feet in length The
buildings are all on the side of mountain overlook
ing the Bay, the streets running up and down.
If had had capital to operate with when | first
came, should now be ready for the return steamer
with my fortune. Lots at Sacramento which could
then have bought $500 $780, have since sold for
$4,000 to $4,000.
There are now three steamboats, navigating the
Sacramento. The /" Mint" about the size Of clam
shell, the " McKim,'' and the IS Senator" The last
worth both Of the Others if it does draw too much
water. Ss'ss5ee. .5.ss
Seven thousand teams have already arrived here,
by the Plains, and three thousand are daily
pected. From their accounts, the suffering that
route has been extreme, the roads being literally
blocked up with dead oxen and mules.
Board, at Sacramento, is 81 c5cts. single meal,
or go week, lodging 81 to 81 SO night.
AS q whole, think there never was, and probably
never will be again, such country this for making
money. If any of my friends wish to come here fol
the purpose Of making money, in almost any kind oi
business except mining, come on. Though thousands
are coming, yet take your chance with tIe rest. i
requires either hard labor OF capital
My merchandise, ] disposed Of at 25 per cent. ad-
vance, which, considering the crammed, glutted con.
dition of the market, think remarkably good sale
though il will not afford mel any profit have not beer
obliged to sacrifice them, as hundreds have DONE
e enclose you an ounce Of DUST, ~ d specimen q
the balance. as the man said Of the brick.
Yours, a.f5s Is &. B. Ja.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-16

'The above scene is no fiction; it was witnessed
Lequeval de Laconbe.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
Henry CLAY.

Whatever difference of opinion there may be
about the propriety of adopting the compromise
resolutions of Mr.. Clay, it will be admitted on all
sides that he bore himself galantly in the fight at
the time of their introduction. Mr. Mason of Vir-
ginia and Mr.. Davis of Mississippi, attacked him
for his admission that slavery does not exist in the
territory we have acquired from Mexico. His re-
marks in defence have boldness and decision that
entitle them to the admiration of every good cit-
zen. However much we may differ with him
about the propriety of prohibiting slavery in the
Territories, we cannot but admire the manner in
which he meets the slavery propagandists. We
quote few remarks Of Mr. Clay from the Intel-
gencer, upon this subject:
al am extremely sorry to hear the senator from
Mississippi say that he requires first the extension
of the Missouri compromise line to the Pacific, and
also that he is not satisfied with that but requires
if understand him correctly, positive provision
for the admission of slavery south of that line
And now, sir. coming from slave state, as do,
owe it to myself owe it to truth, owe it to the
subject to say that no earthly power could induce
me to vote for specific measure for the ntroduc-
ton of slavery where it had not before existed Ell
ther south or north Of that line. Coming as I do
from slave state, it is nv solemn deliberate, and
well matured determination, that no power, no
earthly power shall compel me to vote for the pos
tive introduction of slavery, either south or north
of that line. Sir, while YOU reproach, and Justly
too, our British ancestors for the introduction of
this institution upon the continent of America I am
for one, unwilling that the posteritv of the present
inhabitants of California and New Mexico shall re-
proach us for doing just what we reproach Great
Britain for doing to US. If the citizens of those
territories choose to establish slavery and if they
come here with constitutions establishing slavery,
for admitting them with such provisions in their
constitutions; but then it will be their own work.
and not ours, and their posterity will have to re-
proach them and not us, for forming constitutions
allowing the institution of slavery to exist among
them These are my views, sir, and choose to
express them; and care not how extensively or
universally they are known. The honorable sena-
tor from Virginia has expressed his opinion that
slavery exists in these territories. and I have no
doubt that opinion is sincerely and honestly enter
tanned by him; and would say, with equal SINGER
ity and honesty, that bezeve that Slavery moDhere
erists aUihi any portion of the territory acquired
By as from Merico. He holds directly contrary
opinion to mine as he has perfect right to do:
and we will not quarrel about that difference of
opinion"
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
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The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

F Whenever the Democrat will PROFOUND to
us questions which Gen, Taylor and Henry Clay
advocate, we shall take great pleasure in answer
ing them. But as long as he asserts as facts in
his interrogations things which are absolutely at
variance with the acts and professions ofhese men,
we must respectfully decline any notice of them
whatever. As sample, we will state one of the
questions put to us: Do we support the resolution
of Mr.. Clay "to sanction and permit the cursed
slave pens and the slave traffic in the District of
Columbia All know that Mr. Clay's resolution
was right to the contrary of this-that Mr.. Clay
advocates the suppression of this traffic, and the
of those pens.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
The Medina Democrat.

The following extracts taken from the last num-
Der of the Medina Democrat. In speaking of the
nomination of Judge Wood, and the action of the
state convention upon the resolutions introduced by
Mr.. Warner, the editor says:
"For ourselves, and for the Democrats of Medina
county, repudiate this action of the Convention
1t is platform we cannot stand on without violating
both principle and honor The democracy of this
county have taken stand this question in favor
of Freedom and we mistake them if they will
swerve from it. Judge Wood besides as mum
candidate. Before the convention met. a series of
questions to his opinion in regard to prohibition
of slavery extension, and its abolition in the Dis
trict of Columbia, were addressed to him by
by our delegation, and he did not see fit to reply
thereto. fitis democratic to support candidates
for office who refuse to make public their opinions
upon questions of transcendent Importance, then
we have not rightly understood either the creed
or practice of the party