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WHAT IS MANS OWN,

May l not do what | please with my
OWN is an oft asked question. That de-
ponds upon several circumstances-up-
on what you wish to do, and upon what
is your own.
An acre ofland which a man has bought.
cleared and cultivated, may be said to be
his own, but II may be doubted whether
he has a right to distroy its fertility or
to doom it to perpetual barrenness. Sup
pose a man, owning a farm, should will
that it should never be cultivated, would
such a will be regarded
Or take the product of land-so many
bushels Of corn. A man has planted,
and hoed, and gathered it. In every
sense it is his own. as much as anything
can be, yet society will not acknowledge
his right TO hoard it, or destroy it, nor
even TO demand an ~extravagnt price for
it. 1t is his W only in a limited sense
his W to eat, to see, to sell at a fair
price, but not his own to the injury of
others, who seem to have a secondary
right TO it.
Considered in this way, is there any
thing which a man can call exclusively
and entirely his own, or which he doe:
not own in common with his fellows, ht
having the first right to its use, but ne
right to destroy it? Does any man own
statue with any right to shut it up, or
picture to conceal ii? Has not the arts
still a certain property in his work, aud tn,
fame 1t might afford him, and has not tn
public a right to the advantage of ever,
effort of human genius? May a ricl
t man monopolize works Of art, any NOR,
t than corn? Would not a man who shout
destroy a masterpiece of art, because h
had the money to pay for it, be execra
ted7
Very justly he would, and the sam
principle extends to small things as wei
as large. SO that the rights Of absoIut
property may very we'll be doubted.
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SBRDAT READING.
RAE nEATH OF ADAM.

Adam was nine hundred and thirty
years old, when he felt within him the
sentence Of his Judge "Thou shalt die"
"Let all my sons come before me-"
said ne TO weeping Eve "that / NAV
vet again see them" And they came
at their fathers word, and stood before
him many hundred in number, and pray
ed for his life.
Who from among you," said Adam,
"will go tothe holy mountain! Perhaps
he may find mercy for me, and bring me
the fruit Of the Tree of Life. Immedi-
ately all his sons offered themselves to
do his will, and Seth, the hottest of all
was chosen by his latheF for the message.
HIS head sprinkIed with ashes, he
FASTENED forth, and fingered not until he
stood before the gate of Paradise. LET
my fathersfnd mercy, o thou merciful
One-(thus prayed he)-and send him
fruit from the Tree Of Life"
ssStraightway a glittering cherub stood
before him but instead Of the fruit from
the Tree of Life, be held in his hand a
swig with three leaves. "Bear this TO
thy father" said the cherub, as his last
consolation here eternal life dwells not
on earth. But hasten back; his hour
is come"
Seth fastened back, and threw him
self down before his father, and said =
"No fruit from the free of Life l bring
thee, father; this twig alone has The an
gel given me, as thy last consolation
here"
The dying mar took the twig, and
was glad. He smelt upon it the odol
Of Paradise; his soul was lifted up
my children" said he eternal life
dwells not for US on earth; and We shall
follow alter me. But on these leaves
breathe the fragrance of another world
new life--new strength" His age fail
ed-his spirit fed away.
The children Of Adam buried thei
father. and thirty days they wept for hin
but Seth wept not. He plantedthe twi
at the head Of his fathers grave an
called it the .wig Of new life, the awak
ening up from the sleep of death.
The little twig became a lofty tree
and many Of Adams children gre,
strong therefrom in the faith of anothe
life.
And thus it descended to succeedin
generations. Fair blossomeditin David
garden, until his infatuated son began
doubt Of Immortality. Then the twi
withered away but its blossoms wei
scattered among other nations.
And when upon the branch from thi
tree, the restorer of immortality gave U
his holy life, the sweet fragrance of III
new life was waited far and wide anon
all nations.
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BOOK AGENCY.

THE subscriber, having permanently located
= himself in Hillsborough, offers his services
to his friends and the public throughout the
State. Having entered into arrangements with
large Publishing Houses in Boston, New York,
Richmond, and Charleston, and also engaged
the services Of an Agent in New York 10 at
tend the Trade Sales, he is now prepared to ex-
ecute orders from a Primer 20 a Library Of a
thousand volumes; and almost any work pub
lished in England or the United States viii be
furnished 10 order. A large assortment Of Books
kept on hand, and all orders faithfully and pune
tuaily attended TO. Orders are respectfully So
licited. Ministers and Teachers supplied at a
liberal discount. He will furnish Theolopical.
Literary. Scientific, Temperance and MiscelIa.
neous works Of all kinds. No trash will be
sold. lie expects, with the assistance Of active
agents, to visit every county in the State.
COLLECTING AGENCY.
The undersigned also offers his services as a
Collecting Agent, to all persons having need
or one in any part of the State.
SAMUEL PEARCE.
HillsbOro,' Feb. "a, 1850. 26-ly
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U q DE- 9 8B s

A DR.. Brown courted a lady for many
years unsuccessfully, during which time
he had always accustomed himself to
propose her health, whenever he was
called upon for a toast. But being OBJ
served one EVENING" to omit, a gentleman
reminded him that he had forgotten to
toast bis favorite lady. Why, indeed
said the doctor, / find it all in vain l
have toasted her SO many years, and
cannot make her Brown, that | an de.
termined to.toast her no longer
A countryman sowing his ground, two
smart fellows riding that way, one of
them called 10 him in an lnsolent air
"Well, honest fellow says he, Ills yonr
business 10 SOW, but we reap the fruits
of your labor" To which the country
man replied-"'Tis very likely you may,
for am sowing hemp"
a'TIs GREASE! BUT LIVING GREASE
NO MoRE!o-The Buffalo Courier gives
an amusing account of a gentleman who
mounted a barrel Of lard TO hear and see,
on the arrival Of the May1ower with the
President and suite on Friday. Just as
he was listening with great JUNCTION to
the speeches, the barrel head gave way
and be slid easily and noiselessly up &c
his third button +" in the "great staple
Of Ohio" exclaiming: lizard have
mercy IN u.s."
BETTER AS GooT.-' Mynheer Vor
Schmitx, if ! may be allowed the ques
ton, how long have you been married ?
PAW, dat ish you shall say how Ion.
time ish it when / saysto the minister da
shall pelong to mine vrow, and tell m,
no questions 2"
"Yes that is what I mean ; which i
the same as asking you how long you hav,
been married.,
"Vel. dis is a ting vot I seldom don
likes 10 tink apout, but ven l does,
seems to be so long as never vas"
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SEMINARY.

YlHE First Session Of this Seminary CON-
Z menced on the 18th ullimo, under very ia
vorable auspices, and it is hoped that it will be
literally patronized by the public, more espe-
cially by Those living in the Eastern part of The
State. Jacksonville is a very pretty little town,
the county site Of Onslow, and is perfectly ac-
cessihle at all seasons Of the year, both by land
and water. Mrs. JANETrE F. REID has now
the charge of the Seminary, who.was some
time Professor in Greensboro Female College,
and is esteemed fully competent to maintain the
responsibility entailed by the position she &C.
cupies, and will not fail to render ample justice
to all who may come within the influence of
her instructions.
Board may be had in good families at Sc per
month.
Terms at the following rates. per session of 8 months.
Orthography, Reading, and Arithmetic, SO 90
Higher branches of English, IL so
French, 5 90
Music on Piano, II 90
For use of Instrument, 8 90
Guitar, Is 90
Drawing and Painting in water c%olors, S 90
Ornamental Needle Work, 8 90
No reduction made in tuition fees, except in
cases of protracted sickness.
A. J. MURRIL,
Secretary Board Of Trustees.
Jacksonville, Onslow CO., May 20, 1851.
38-3m
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Pe9Y'g GeRRRR.
HERE Is MY HAND, MY BROTHER.

By FINLEY JOHNSON. q.
o, what a happy world were this,
If men would but agree
If they would seek to follow peace,
And let discussions be.
If each unto his ~neighbor said,'
Let us our anger smother,
Here is my hand-for God hath said,
Glove ye one another"
WHY should we strive to breed discordl
II surely is not right;
And it will not the matter mend
II we fall TO and fight.
Then when man meets his fe~llow-man,
Each unto the other
Should say, with kindness in his voice,
"Here is my hand, my brother"
Then sometimes think that words of love,
With which we all can part,
May shed the light of peace abroad,
May heal a wounded heart;
And strive to make each man thy friend,
All angry passions smother,
And with true faith say unto all,
"Here is my hand my brother"
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gMARRRRMnMY

FEMALE AgADlSII1o
THE First Session of this School will com
mence on Monday the 10Th of June, under
Miss ELIZA HESTER. who possesses every
moral and intellectual qualification desirable for
a Female Teacher. She comes well recon-
mended by Mr.. A. H.Ray, Principal of the
Louisburg Female Academy, with whose
School she has recently been connected as As
%sisIant Teacher.
Franklinton is situated directly on the Ra-
leigh and Castor Rail Road, 25 miles from Ra-
leigh and 10 from Louisburg possessing in point
OF health, advantages unsurpassed BY any Vii
lage In the State. The community is decidedly
moral and offering but few if any temptations
to extravaganza.
Board can be obtained in the very best fami-
lies, at from IS TO Sc per month. The follow
ing are the terms of Tuition for Session of 5
months
Elementary English Branches, 8 OC
Higher, - on
Drawing and raining, 5 OF
MUSIC on flano, Is OF
A large and elegant building has recent,
been erected at a considerable expense, in which
this School will be taught.
By order of the TRUSTEES
Franklinton, N. c., June 18th, 1851.
42-3t.
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EVANS & COOKE,
One Door above r. Smiths Old Corner,
RALEIGH, N. C.

WE would respectfully inform our friends and
W the public generally, that we intend keep
ing constantly on hand a fall supply of
Dry Goods. Hardware, Cutlery,
GROCERIES, Sc.
and indeed every thing found in similar estab-
~lishinents. They present the following as
specimens oftheir Stock:
Chem, Jasper, and Black Silks,
Silk Tissue and Alborines,
Embroidered Grenadines and Berage,
Dotted and Embroidered Swiss Muslins,
Poplins and Berage DeLanes,
EN-. White Grape Shawls,
Jenny Lind Collars and Cuffs,
Ladies Kid Gloves and Mits,
Do. Embroidered l. G Hdk's,
Tefita and Bonnet Ribbons,
Lace Capes, and thread Laces,
Chine and Embroidered Parasols,
Ginghams and C~a4icOes,
Shoes and Boots of every quality and price,
Bonnets and Hats of every description,
Black French Cloths and Casimeres,
Black Satin and Marseilles,
Bed Tick, Coitonades, Domestics, Crockerv
Wedding Hoes, Sugar, Coffee,
Adamantine Candles, ard a number of arti-
cles not enumerated, all of which the Subscri-
bers intend selling Cheap for Cash, or to pune
tual dealers on a short credit. Don't forget te
give US a call and examine our Stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
One door above Richard Smiths. No. 90
Fayetteville Street.
H. L. EVANS,
GEO. I. COOKE.
Raleigh, March 10. 1851. 20
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Form of Application,
FOR A CHARTER FOR A SECTION OF
The Cadets of Temperance.

(Date.)
The undersigned, youths s., believ-
ing the Order Of the Cadets of Temperance to
be well calculated to extend the blessings Of
Total Abstinence, and promote the general wei
fare of mankind, respectfully petition the Grand
Section of the State of North Carolina. to
grant them a Charter to open a new Section to
be, called the ---S Section, No. -,
Cadets Of Temperance, Of the State Of North
Carolina, TO be located in--,a and IN
der your jurisdiction.
We pledge ourselves, individually and col
lectlvely, to be governed by all the rules and
usages Of said Grand Section, and also by those
of the National Section when formed.
Enclosed is the fee for Charter, r. Books, and
officers Cards, $500.
1t must also be stated whether the applicants
are members of the Order or not if they are,
of what Section.
The application to be directed to Francis
M. Paul, G. W..P. Wadesboro', N. C. free Of
postage. To which must be appended the fol
lowing certificate.
This is to certify that Bro.--,whose
name appears to the above as w. P. elect, is
now a Son of Temperance in good standing in
-Division No. --, 5. of L.
Signed by the W.-P. of the Division.
P. S. All kinds of Regalia for the Cadets
of Temperance, for sale by the Grand Section.
Apply postpaid to the G. w.
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HEARTH 4 LITCHFORD.
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
HITS, BOOTS. SHOES &c.

1879 ~ ~ = IISJ ~
HITS, BOOTS, SHOES &c.
La WOULD respectfully ask attention to the
following, a portion OF their Spring p~urchas-
es, which have been received
Chameleon Herman, Silk Brocade Labradors,
Fancy Silk Tissues. Berages. Berage DeLains,
Poplins, Prints, French Jaconetts, Embroidered
Swiss sims, .Hlborines, Chenle Ginghams,
Lace Shawls. Grape do.
Fancy Cravats for Ladies, Jaspra Silks,
Chenie 10. Emb'd Silk Mantillas, Lace and MRslin
Visitees, Belts, Lace, Trimmings, &C., sc.
Also,
Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings,
Irish Linens, Summer Coatings, and Pant stuffs,
&C., sc.
Raleigh, March 25, 1851. b.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-07-19
The President-Our Candidate.

We take pleasure in seconding the choice
of the Wing State Convention by raising the
banner of Hero of Chippewa and Lundy's
Lane, General WINFIELD ScoTT, for the Pre-
sidency in 1852. He is the favorite of a
majority-yea, near the universal first choice
--of the Wings of Ohio. and we entertain not
doubt that the election of 1852, wilt show
him largely in the ascendant in this State, and
the triumphant choice of the Union, He was
our first choice in 1914 and l848, and we
shall take unalloyed pleasure in sustaining
him to the best Of our ability henceforth until
the battle shall be fought and won,
Medina Wing.
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"JUGS has RIS.''


Oh! YOU ought to hear Sam Jones relate
Bout the good old times in our native State!
When almost every gushing rill
In the Buckeye State could boast its still:
When the strong pure juice of the rye and corn
Was flowing on from night ill morn,
Aud every man could get horn!
Oh hkker was cheap, far cheaper than now
A man could live without keeping COW!
But Temp'rance has ktnl. T Temperance as Is.
And the price of our .grog and jugs has rl'. I
Now Billy! just wipe 'em tears from your eye,
And pint me to one Distellery!
Dark ruins lie scattered here and there,
Where once our large Distilleries were;
But the stills gone and the rrornIs decay'd
And their owners in the Churchyard laid;
For Tempt rance has sDtiei the iikkeT trade! 3
And now, if you'd drive the fog from your throat
You must carry Flask in your hat or coat!
For Temp'ranee has kttns, emp'Tance as Is,
And the price of our grog and jugs has rus.
o Crackey! the joy good Rum will inspire,
When a ring is made round the tavern FIRE!
All! what can compare with the Bar-roOm seat,
When the Joke goes round and the song and treat
But the handson'est places ever saw
Are all shut up by IN License Law, tE
And we must guggle our hkker alone and raw!
Does boast Of our freedom? no, no stree!
/ Dlold if hkker was cheap and free,
But Temperance has KIM, TemP'rance as IS,
And the price of ourgrog and jugs has MS
keeps my jug in the Coal-hole below,
But there its a cost and trouble you know;
Every time gets dry must go 10 the cellar.
And the wimmen folks play sich'trcks ON Teller
As sure as my name is SwipeyP. SOakum
ITI'm pzened to death !may Beelzebub choke'em
For they puts in my jug that Tartarized oskum,
And Jpekakny and Oregon Of roium! .. .
One-halr Of my likkcr, l am a sinner,
Wont stay in that place where putsin my dinner
But Temp'rance has k1ua, Temperance as is,
Aud the price of our grog and jugs has ris.
a4s 7-a} SWIPEY P. SOAKUM.
Olympus, July /, 1851.
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FREMONT. sANDUsKY COUNTY. JULY 10, 1851.
der these circumstances? Q

der these circumstance? as;Ha .aaF 3.
This is very different case, you perceive,
Mr.. Worden-Worthen, / mean replied the
aristocrat, deeply embarrassed. 4 will con-
slider the proposal, and il aadn
If you do not consent, union will undoubt-
edlv occur between your daughter and this
spurned mechanic. Here is the deed of this
mansion-I am in earnest l
The father of Ada was perplexed; but in a
few minutes he arose, and said: .e1.sa q
4 accept your proposal, SIR
1t is well. sir. / am glad you are so in
clined. Wait a moment
The bell-pull was sprung, and an attendant
entered.
Show the gentleman hither from the east
parlor,' said Mr.. Worthen. ssqe
my Young friend is here, already continu-
ed the old man--and the next moment Ed
win entered the drawing room.
Edwin he said, 4 present you to the faith
er of your future wife, Mr.. Elwyn. You have
met before-no apologes-no affection-no
scenes] now--itis all explained. This is your
house, you are as rich as he is; shake hands,
and be friends a-a aHa easasi NJ
Matters were quickly explained, to the en-
bIIC Vi eAlA lA4C anu bbO OO7
centric old gentleman pointed to the beautiful
great mirrors at either end of the fine saloon,
and added: bsg 9n7eEt auas1
There they are, my boy? Splendid work,
that! Couldn't be finer. if you'd made them
for your self, Ell? Ha, hal like to see folks
happy. They're yours, now--all yours. and
Ada's, Her father agrees to the match, it is
all ixed-except the day and hour-and such
time as we'll have. Come, sir! glass o.
Burgundy with you
The wine was quaffed. and long life and
happiness was proposed for the lovers,
The first day of January saw Edwin and
Ada united in marriage. Their ancient friend
was constant guest at their fine dwelling
and young W ilson was at once placed in a con
dition to live easily and creditably. without
further toll. through the munifcence Of hi;
eccentric and strangely found benefactor, who
conceived SO sudden and extraordinary fancy
for him.
The TWO MIRRORS still decorate his magnifi
cent drawing oom, his family associations are
honorable and happy, his wife. has proved I
Jewel to him, and he dwells at his ease; bu
he never forgets, even amid his prosperity anc
luxury, tha he was once but a qilder's ap
prentice. r
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Correspondence ofthe N, Y. Express.
The Ceremonies at the Capitol.

.~ washington, July 4lh.
The great event of laying the corner stone
of the extension of the Capitol. has transpir-
ed The day has been most propitious. and
the occasion improved by thousands who have
taken the opportunity of witnessing.the aug
ust ceremony Of laying the corner stone.
After the corner stone had beerlaid in an
impressive manner, for the south wing of the
extended capitol, by Mr.. Fillmore. assisted
by the Mosonic Fraternity of the District. "a
ceremony which was witnessed by more than
10000 people, and performed in the presence
of the principal functionaries of the Govern
m ent,) the scene of interest was chan ged to
to The east front of the Capitol. where were
assembled the most distinguished men in
Washington belonging to the civil service !:
the Ar ny, the Navy, and every department of
the General Government
Mr.. French the Masonic Grand Master,
made very appropriate address upon the ac-
cassion. George Washington, he said, laid
years ago. The identical gravel which Wash
ington used, had been used to-day in laying
be corner stone of the nav edifce. When
the corner stone was laid in ITS3 the
country did not contain four millions. Now
it exceeds twenty three. Washington, upon
the first occasion, invoked Gods benedietion
upon the country He expressed the hope
that the Almighty would consecrate the lib
critics and happiness of the American people
and from his day down to the time in which
the office of the President of the United States
was filled by its present occupant-6lled
worthily too, and with an integrity, dignity
and success that commanded general acknow-
| Judgements, these blessings of liberty had
been perpetuatad among US.
| Mr. French did not forget to tell his hear
ers what every man here believes, (whatever
others may say or think elsewhere,) that the
country, during the year past, had been res
cued from the greatest peril The men who
had contributed to the end OF peace and com
promise, were such men as Clay, Webster
Cass, Foote, Dickinson. Houston, and others
of eminent note. All of these, Mr. Webster
excepted, Mr.. French said were Masons, and
and brethren of the mistic tie.
Mr.. WEBsTERs ORATIoN.-Mr. Webster
rose with an intense sun failing upon hi;
head, and kept his post for about two hours
his Grafton covering 81 manuscript pages
He was received with the uphfted voices O
the throng around him, end with every poss
Ible demonstration of respect The Presiden
his associates of the Cabinet, the Generals
and officers oftbe Army in their uniforms
the officers of the navy, the subordinate civi
officers of the Government and great body
of volunteer military from the District and
neighborhood, were among his auditors, be-
side the thousand from the ranks of the peo-
pie who had assembled in the city. Though
complaining of fatigue, his whole manner indi-
Gated a physical strength not much inferior to
the Intellectual powers of the distinguish
ed orator.
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Humors Of the words Fair.

a portly fellow, with an eye glass pressed
into the orbit inquired of another. in The act
.ofinspectiEg the properties of Mr.. Clapp's
very beautiful coach from Pittsfeld, whether
the Americans rode in carriages? 2" Another
sapient, with pamatumed hair, and carrying a
gold headed stick, asked visitor from the
other side, IF tie Rocky Mountains could Be
seen from. NelO., YorkS"', sss.5s
Dear sir lisped grea. lady, IN watered
silk, have the goodness to inform me if. there
are any nobleman in the United States ?, s..
Yes marm,'' answered full fed Jonathan,
who was showing off the beauties Of cream
freezer, ''and ! ana one Of them" -,