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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

TELLING "Nor WALNET."-A farmer
in Burrllville once drove to Providence
load of green white-birch wood, and
after trying in vain, the greater par
Of the day, to dispose Off at fair price,
he unexpectedly met a wealthy gentle.
man, who admired the wood exceedingly
on account OF its beautiful outside appeart
ance, andinqulred the name of itsspecies.
The farmer perceiving that the gentle
man was about as green as the wood,
answered.
Not walnut,
':Knot walnet!' said the gentleman.
'what kind of wood is that! never heard
OF it before"
aft is wood" answered the farmer,
"that will kindle the quickest and last
the longest Of any wood that grows"
"What is the price ofit!" inquired the
gentleman.
"Seven dollars a cord," answered the
farmer.
"Seven dollars" exclaimed the gentle
man; "why can buy the best hickory
and oak for five"
"W hat ofthat!' said the farmer; 'you
could burn out two cords of good dry
hickory or oak while you would be burn
ing one OF this"
Every WE'LL" said the gentleman,
"driye to Street"
Not long afterwards tho farmer again
met the gentleman, and asked him how
he liked that load Of wood.
Like it! said the gentleman, mot
at all; you gouged me fairly. But | will
give you credit Of telling the truth, and
pocket the joke; for as soon as lighted
match touches the out side bark, the
fire runs all over the wood like mad, and
then all Providence couldn't burn it.
| shall never be out of wood, sir"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21
For The Cecil Wing.
BONE-DI'ST.

Rone-dust as manure ranks among
the first, and if we take into conSdera-
ton the small amount of labor required
to haul and spread it on the land, its
wonderfully productive qualities, and
great durability, it must take precedent
in cheapness. From forty to fifty BUSH
els oflime, are considered by practical
agriculturists, who have long used the
latter article as fertilizer, sufficient for
an acre ofland at one time; and fifteen
to twenty bushels Of bone-Just on the
same portion of ground, produces like
astonshing-if not superior results, i'll
the production Of grass and grain.
According to Leibig, A lbs. ofbone-
dust contains a sufficient amount of
phosphates to supply three crops Of
grass or grain. Surprising every BUSH
el to contain that amount, land this is
moderate estimate | think IS bushels,
consequently contain sufficient Of phos-
pilates TO supply 45 crops. Applied in
the proportions | have mentioned above,
the cost to the farmer in cnsh, tor the
two manures, is about the same; while
the labor Of hauling and spreading lime
exceeds that of bones five times at least
Neither Of the manures is sufficient in
itself, to supply to soil all the elements
composing crops, but they may be con-
sdered the principle basis of permanent
fertilization and successful cultivation
Owing to the blank in scientific lnowl-
edge in agriculture, The intelligent far
mer-in order to insure sufficient re-
turn from the SOIL to literally reward his
labors, and bring his land othe highest
state of productlveness, must, by close
observation and experiments, be ena-
bled to supply the ingredients to it, that
it may lack in producing a full crop.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21
STUMBLING HORSES.

1t is general, but very mistaken no.
tion that the safety Of aroadster depends
upon his lifting his fore feet high from
the ground, whereas, it all depends on
the manner in which he places them
down upon it. The highest goers are
often the most unsafe; and there are
thousands of instances of horses going
very near the ground and never making
trip. 1t is, however. well establish
ed fact, that if the form ola horses
shoulder, and the consequent position of
the fore leg, enable him to put his foot
to the ground fiat, with the heel down,
his lifting the foot high is not at all nee
essary; whereas, on the other hand, if,
by any improper position of The leg, is
suing out of short, upright, Uniformed
shoulder, the toe touches the ground
first and as it digs into it; no matter
how high such a horse may lift his legs
in any of his PAGES, he will be liable to
stumble.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21
For The Cecil Wing.
POPPING THE QUESTION.

rnnDr,-c p,rr, o,-,c,r-,,-
TUX lNO lnE uUEo liUN.
by TIE AUTHOR OF "rHE LITTLE KID SLIPPER"
Denenl unon if IT'S a serions brsiress .his
asking laly 10 share vour cottaoe. md b,come
,he Mariner oC vonr ;oyI and woes, II ;s ,rrina
an weak nerves to narf,rm tho intorroqaiory
the answer 10 which Is 70 make Won the hnnnirst
! mr. the ,ros, ,r;serob,. of men u ;s ,rt;,,,-
whatbor tho ,ns,.o h., ., or -, G, b,o
and Tanr n,on rLo IynnI1 faro 1lotoon ~
mneke,ry ar march nm 70 n horter,, rr a,nnon
,,;,,r,, pinotia., ,a ,ro,si1nf ,'.I ,,Ia
md Ari orriabied q, tho bare ;,,e, rt,t,onnir, e,
! Tho nn,,I;rn; ),
Rnt ,Grr am, ;s soon ever II ;s so,,e,ling
! like t,l,iny coll bo,b yva Stand sIirarin,
| lnnqing we'll aware cCfbo rort,ra in snbr,.n r,r
NC We, Iiro,I;nrto,o i,o ,h, rl,p,,a r., nav.
| daring over tha mailer we tr, 10 nTs.er nm conr-
oro md .,ecl omrsoI,os C,r tho ,nri,. ard rn,
how ridicnInns' Tbo moro we ,neii,o,o The
gre,tor hoco,,o, our ,renid,,ier,, no ,on,ror ,v,
| d.,avtho matter the mare formidable !, onnnors.
Then where's ,hc nse Of nh;losonbis;ng md
cooitot;no. and devising soma nl,n he which we
NAV obtain onr obicc,-apd henr brco,hed nv the
Inns, which oColl others in ,lc world we wouId
most love ,o kiss. ,he words which ore n thr;u
us with an indescribablc sensation?
Somehow or other v,r b.vc o,vovs had II.
king for the ,orrtstir orold Mr. Isnar ~ record-
ed in 1he 3Atb chan,.r q, Genesis--we don,
mean the cour,ino bv proxy. for that we never
admired. hut tho nIain. fronk stro ;oh, rorv,r ri
manner of Miss Rcbek,h When Abr,bam.s
seryant Ind lold his errond nd r,ct with favor
able reccp,ion from the trailrn,s brotl.er. md
mother. ami father tlry said
"Newlll call the damSel and uopi,o nj he,
month.
And they called PcbcEab. and said INTO he,
wilt thou 90 with this nan? And she said.
: will co."
And she went with the servant. and becon,
the wife of Isaac. There was no bIusbinn n
fainting in the case. Nothing of the sort. Al
the prcliminaries were arranged coolly. calmly
and deliberately. Rebekah had no objections II
leaving her mother--no tears 10 shed. and on
treaties to make for her future husband ,o pi,cl
his tent in SIGHT of the smoke Of her fothtr,,
chimney. Wherpsoever Isaac vent che wa,
willing to 20: for She had confidence in him. onC
knew thut ali his iourneyin.s woull he for lhf
prosnrrty and welfare Of both.
We saw we have liking for the Good OH
ps,riarchnl STYLE of comt.hir; W. like the wo,
Isaac went about prospecting, and the manner in
which "Rebekah s.toed the mark" Bu, wf
must also confess we hive n nar1ioli,v fnr tb,
= modern STYLE. We believe upon tho whole wf
prefer il. Evening walks and moonliob, strou,
? with the one we love better than all the worlr
beside, are GASES in the mountainous Desert n
Life. And then when the eyentful d,v--tb,
oreot Lay orour existence arrives me, W.
feel that we have been WANDERING abopt thf
world full long, an impcrtect beine--a beino
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

REAL AND IpEAL.--Dow, Jr. in one of his dis.
courses, in which he describes the contrast be-
tween semblance and reality, hits of a ball scene:
GA woman," says he, ''may not be an angel
though she alidns through the macs Of the
dance, like a Spirit clothed with rainbow. and
studded with stars. The young man may be-
hold his admired object on the morrow in the
true light ofreality, perchance emptyine wash
tub in the gutter, with frock pinned up behind
her cheeks pale for want ofpant, her hair muss.
ed and messy, except what lies in the bureau;
and her whole contour wearing the appearance
Of an angel rammed through brush fence into
world of tchedncss and woe''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

FRorHEcY.-A correspondent of the Boston
Post, mere than year ago, venured the follow
inc prediction, based on the fashions Of that pc.
Rod. He saw it literally fulfilled, al very
early period;
'When coats, hats, and jackets are taken
BY our precious ncQuisitive spsuses,
Our confidence well may BE- shaken
In respect to retaining our trouSes.'"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

COMMON ABsuRprTIEs.--To think you mus,
win law case, because you have the law and
evidence on your side.
To ask merchant if the articles he sells you
are ofthe first quality.
To carry 1bricks' in your hat, and fa,ter your
selfyou can always keep them hidden from the
world.
To tell a person Of whom you would borrow
money that you are in urgent need il.
To fancy one must have great stock fbrain,
to be very successful in the world.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

Leigh Hunt says there have undoubt.
ediy been great men, but inasmuch as
they were bad, they were not great.
heir greatness was not entire. There
was a great piece omitted. They had
heads, legs and arms, but they wanted
heartS, and thus were not whole men.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

Never Cypress others when thou hast
power: thy eyes are overcome by sleep;
the oppressed keep watch; and the eyes
OF God never sleep.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

In the streets OF Leicester one day.
Dean Swift was accosted by drunken
weaver, who staggering against his rev.
erence, said:
81 have been spinningit out"
"l esq said the Dean, 81 see you have,
and now you are reeling 1t home."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21
WHOLE no sis

NATURAL RELIGIoy.--W-e have been
not little amused with the following
definition of the religion of "nature. "
furnished by the Yankee Blade. 1t
comes remarkably neat 10 the truth.
l. Look out for number one.
=. Use Others all you can, and lot
them "use" you as little as little as POI
sible.
3. Get money; honestly; ifyou can,
but-get money.
4. Hold on to what you have got,
and get as much more as YOU can.
D. Every one for himself, and the
ID take the Lindmost.
Here you have the whole thing in O
nutshell. There is no need Of hiking
whole reams Of paper with explanations
ofthe subject, for here you have the eY.
act doctrine in which the world believes
and Which are practlsed upon by vast
majority of people in every nation on
the globe.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

Carlyle beautiful Y rcmarked:-While
the good man tolls and suffers here he
is consoled by the thought of having
eternity to rest in.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

A GRAND EXCURSION is to be made
from Canada to Albany and New York
about the first of next month. Upwards
OF one thousand persons will participate
in it. They will be in New York on
the 4th of july,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

A man who had climbed a chestnut
tree, had by carelessness missed the hold
OF one OF the branches, and fell to the
ground with such violence as to break
one Of his ribs.
a neg hbor coming to his assistance,
remarked to him drily, 'that if he had
followed HIS rule ill these cases, he
would have avoided this accident"
"W hat rule do you meant" asked the
other. ''
"Fhs," replied the philosophers; "nev.
er come down place faster than YOU 20
up"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

FHLlocrisy in any matter is bad,
but in religion it is abominable; there is
no such devil as he that looks like an
angel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

E%At Genoa, it is said, every attor.
ney takes an oath to undertake no cause
which he does not consider just.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

act doctrine in which the world believes
and which are pract,sed upon by vast
majority of people in every nation on
the globe.
ANCIENT Observation-Disclosures, of
i'ersia, when young prince, visited his
uncle, CyaXareS, and to show that there
was no merit in agood cupbearer, took
the cup from Sacas, who attend in that
capacity.
Astyages, history informs us, admitted
his skill but laughingly observed, "The
young waiter has forgotten one thing"
"W hat have torgotten!" asked c va.
us.
"To taste thewine, before you handed
it to me and your mother"
81 did not forget that, but did no,
choose to swallow poison"
"Po'son!" exclaimed the king.
eyes, there must be poison in the GUY.
for they who drink.. of il sometimes grow
glddy and sick, and fall down"
n hen you never drink in your cour-
try!' inquired Astyages,
Eyes, but we only drink to satisfy
thirst, and then little wafer sufiices
This occurred nearly two ,bonsar.
four hundred years ago; yet it is as true
as It it were an event Of Yesterday that
Intoxicating drink is poison!
?-Persons who seek TO make Gah, Of holy
1hlhss, sometimes meet their match in the jriorns
OF such subjects. An English Major. an ,,,t.
lever, once forgave a soldier sore ntt,,on ",
the instance Of the reeimenal cAsrloir b,,n
condition that the Chaplain should in r.tnr.
grant him the first favor he asked and this ta,.,.
was to perform the baptism Of Young n,,nnv
A lumber OF gentlemen were invited 10 bc r,rss
ent at the christening, and the chaplain rao,,es.
ed the MAYOR to hold the animal up.
"A ASIAN am minister Of The Scotch Kirk )" said
the chaplain, Il must act accordingly"
81 ask no more" said the Major,
"Well, then, MAJOR" resumed the marco,
with most exemplary grave face, 81 shall CON-
/ mcnce with the usual question: do YOU acknopI.
edge yourself the father ofthis pupI,y p,
The officer had the sense to take the cnt,;,,
rebnke thus administered in good part, md to
throw the puppy aside.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-12-31
MoRnH CAROLINA ~
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
RALEIGH, n. G..

THIS Company has been in successful operation for
more than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State Except Steam
Mills and Tarpentine Distileries) upon favorable terms
Its Policies now cover property amounting to $4 500
600, large portion Of which is in country risks and
its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured. ...
The average cost Of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been less than third of per cent
annu, all grades of property embraced in its
rations. !. .'-s. s."' -;
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year;
' Directors: .. s.
DR.. Josiah o. Watson, JOS G: B. Roulhac, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, s. w. Whit
ing 7. H. Selby, Of Raleigh; Geo. McNei Fayette-
vile, Joshua g. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. e. Hoyt
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John Cox,
Kdenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H. Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
MITCHELL Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
H. B. Williams Charlotte John b. Barrett Milton and
A. T. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors authorized to receive appications
Officers of the Company:
Josiah O. Watson, President,
|, ]. G. B. Roulhac Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
J. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
Elm S;ss:;$ s;s:s::; s$:s; @ Executive Committee.
All communications in reference to insurance should
! be addressed to the Secretary, post paid
| -. j. G. PARTRIDGE, secy.
Raleigh, Sept Is. 1851. .........--. 90
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-12-31
ISAAC PRocrER.
TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS IN
NORTH CAROLINA

HAVING made arrangements to leave the State,ai
III fut'est by the first of December, and having die.
posed OF my interest TO Isaac Procter (my partner the
last eight years,) take pleasure in nding him
to those who have stood by long, gentlemen
every way worthy Of their confidence and support :.
look upon Mr. Proctor. without attempting 10 de-
parage others, and what say now must be believed
(being totally disconnected With him in busness) as BE-.
ing the very bes, coer lever He will be ssss-
ted by Gen L. Could. a pupil Of mine, who has been
last fourteen months and has superior in that depart
ment have left in the all the patterns have
Of my customers scattered all the Sfate and they
cloths as we'll cut and made, and the quality of The M.
terias just such would be furnished, were The
BUG. present in prep,ia persena h..e sssoustd.
hard 10 build Business in North Carolina, and desire
that those who have satronised should continue 10
uphold my late partner, particularly when assured By
that they will be well served they under
the administration Of OLIVER PRocrER
".-..' THOMAS NJ. OLIVER.
Raleigh. October 23d, 1851. lOs--
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-12-31
VOLUME XVIII.
n1r NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
lllD ,s,rp WEEKLY AND srMI-wEExI1, B1
w1LLIAM W. HOLD Il NJ
rn,roR AND PROPRIETOR. st ,-

THE WxEKL1. Two dollars per alnum
dn.aes within the frs. month To dollar: .s and
City dt Maid within six months from the time Of
.bscribng. s.-wrrx,v Four dollars Nc,
TkaS; :, advance, or within the first month; Four
,na' or. and fifty CENTS if be delayed six months
,o FIVE Dollars if not paid within SIX months no" the
ne o. The above rules will be nexibly adhered to-
ttr,srxKxrs ~ not exceeding fourteen lines will
.,ar,ed one time for one dollar, and twenty-five
f,r each subsequent insertion; those OF greater
cents i' onor,;on Court orders and Judicial Ad-
will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
ss''s@ ss rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
glove rho advertise by the year. Advertisements nser'
ed ,1i in the Standard will also appear IN
shscrbers and others, who may wish to send money
s Editor can do so at all times, by Mail and at HE
o. Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
1.ers to the Editor must come free of postage.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-12-31
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS!
Just arrived and Daily arriving.
w. HI. & r.. 9. TUCKER

DESPECTFULLY annL..ce to the public, that
y, many ofthe desirable articles embraced in
their large and extensive assortment Of Fall and inter
Goods selected with care, by Of the firm, in the
best Northern markets. have been already received and
opened; others are daily arriving. and they fatter
themselves they will be prepared to NEE, the demand
for goods Of every description good terms as they
can be sold in this market Thankful for, and encour-
aged the very liberal patronage bestowed upon them
since ther connection business. they have venured
lay in a very heavy stock. to which they invite the
attention of purchasers, hoping their efforts to accom-.
Eodate will not fail to please
The attention OF the Ladies is respectfully invited to
the following desirable Dress Goods:
SUPER Brocade and Chameleon Silks,
Blue, Blk and White Watsree Do,
Blk Gro De Rhine and Italian Do, ..
Solid and Fancy Lutte String Do,
Brocade Pout De Sol,
Cashmere De Ecosse,
Figd Brlliantes,
Lupins' French Merinos,
English and German Do,
Solid Paramettas,
Rich Figd Paris De Laines,
PLAIN and Fancy Poplins,
Blk Silk Lsces,
Deep Silk Fringes,
Paris Kid Gloves.
Buttons and Trimmings,
Scolloped Embr'd Hsnk'fs,
Swiss, Jackonet, and Tartan Mus;ins,
Chemisetts, Collars, Undersleeve and Cuffs,
Muslin Bands, Edgines and Insertings. &C., SC
w. H. R. s. TUCKER.
Raleigh, September 8, 1851. ST.
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FALL STOCK, 1851.

FALL STOCK, 1851.
Il THE attention of my friends and Dealers, gener-
ally, is invited to my assortment OF
Foreign and D0nsesttc .Mcdtctaes. P0tnts, OtIs,
Peyfumery, Dye Sjsffs, &C.,
which, as regards quality and variety, is unsurpassed by
any house in North Carolina.
NV Stock having been selected with great care and
purchased on the most favorable terms from
Importers and Manufacturer
enables me to render satisfaction all who need articles
in my line.
take this occasion to again tender my thanks for the
very liberal support hitherto extended to aud by con-
tinued assiduy, and unremed attention to the wants
of my friends hope to continue to merit the favorable
opinion SO generally entertained for my Establishment
continue keep supply Of the Purest Wines and
London Dock Brandy bought expressly for Medical pur.
poses and large assortment of the choicest brands OF
Cigars-smoking and Chewing Tobacco.
P. F. PESCUD,
| Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
| Raleigh, Oct goth. 1851 lO2-
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Importa to Millers & Mill Owners.
TIME Undersigned would respectfully inform those
engaged in the Milling Business in n. c., that he
keeps constantly hand. and will supply at the shortest
notice, thst almost invaluable article =
YQUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
only Machine ohe kind that has stood the test and
given satisfaction the public 1t has surplanted every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State, more less OF
which has been tax en- down to make room forit. The
public need imposition, there some 2eO
Machines running in N c.; and wish to offer no other
references than the gentlemen who are using them,
whose expectations have been more than realized in
their performance not only thoroughly ceanses the
Wheat ofsmut but also pur all other substances,
almost to perfection. 1t takes up but feet square
the Mill. and requires but little power s warranted
for FIVE years against breaking wearing OUT and also
to retain its cleaning qualities for that time.
There are number Of these Machines through which
bushels OF Wheat have been cleaned, and they
have never been out Of order one day.
There awarded to it the Premium at the Maryland
State Fair and Premium with Silver edal, at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore. last Fall
Address the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills. Orange
county, N. C. JNO. A. McMANNEN
December 81, 1850. 15-tf.