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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-12
NEWSPAPERS PER QUARTER.

All weekly papers free within the county where
they are published. Papers of less than Ii ounce,
half these rates, and papers not 300 square inch
es, ne-fourth these rates.
The rates on monthly and semi-monthly newspa-
issued, as on weekly papers.
The new rate on letters, not exceeding half an
ounce, is three prepaid. five if not pre-
paid for all distances under three thousand miles.
Over three thousand miles, double these rates.
The section added by the Senate, providing for the
procuring of envelopes, and authorizing the Postnas-
terGeneral send them through the mails post
masters other persons desiring them, free of charge
was stricken out. Also the section authorizing the
appointment of additional clerks to carry the pro-
visions of this bill.
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DIBD,

At Alverton, the residence of John Burgwyn, Esq,
Friday the 10th February the third of his age,
Donald Farquoar, youngest child of the Rev. Cameron
F. and Julia II. McRae.
''Its home was among the angels"
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COM MITTEE.

w. DEAN, Esq. RICHARD MOTT, Esq
w. G. HORNFRYER, Esq. 1. TOWNSEND, Esq.
T. WATTS, Esq. w. S. MCKENZIE, Esq
l. TOWNSEND, Secretary.
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RaIet.I, and CASTOR Rail Road.
Sale of Land,

Sale of Land,
ON Saturday the 22d of March instant shall sell to
7 the highest bidder on a credit of six months, at
Rolesvie all the lands the side of the old stage
road belonging to the estate of Cyrus Whitaker decd
known as the Ezel Iandpar of which is the old mill
pond tract MARY WHITAKER, Executor.
M.,h ,es1 Std.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-12

TREATIES BEFORE THE SENATE. The Committee
on Foreign Relations reported the following treaties
to the Senate for consideration:
One with Switzerland. negotiated by Mr.. Mann.
with unanimous recommendation in its favor, with
the exception of the Jewish disability clause which
it is proposed to strike out.
One with Portugal, which country offers to pay a
certain sum- and to leave the disputed portion be
settled by arbitrators. Its ratification unanimously
recommended.
One with Mexico, which country offers to permit
the Tehuanepec railroad be constructed, and APP
propiiates seven leagues of land each side of the
proposed line for the purpose. 1t also extends to
American citizens equal privileges with Mexicans.
The report of the committee is unanimous in its favor.
We understand these three treaties were disposed
of yesterday in the Senate, besides various nomina-
tons. 1t is expected that they will adjourn either
to-day Monday. Union Of Saturday last.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-03-12

Fayetteville & Northern Plank Hoad
Meeting at Finch's store, Johnston County.
PUBLIC Meeting will take place at Finch Store.
~ in Johnston County. Saturday, March 18th, at
IL o'clock.
the Fayetteville and Northern Plank Road invited To
atte-d
Fayetteville March 5, 1851. S6-2t
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Brown Sfscetinss and Span COttOu'
1000 YARDS "A Brown Shecting's ny the DaAe
|AUOO or piece $50 Bunches Spun Gotten, NOS
TO Is. For sale by >. Dno .,,s
Raleigh, Feb. 4, 1851. T.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
[FrOm the Cleveland Plaindealsr.l
WONDERS NEVER CEASE.
The spnIruaI RopPinEs Ou.dOns.


The following very curious account
of most remarkable Krial Voyage
we have received from gentleman
whom we know by reputation. He
has devoted much time to the inves-
tigation of the startling phenomena,
to which he says he entrusted himself
in the "Air Ship" Our readers
must take this narrative as we get it.
But we will say that it is ably and
consistently written, and whether
truth or fiction, may be given place
among the curious and wonderful
things, which history will record for
the Nineteenth Century. If hoax,
il is superior in originality and
plausibility to Lucke's celebrated
Moon hoax, and uqually as exciting
to the glowing imagination.
We preface il with the letter from
the author accompanying it, and
shall look anxiousiy for the account
of the second voyage. -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
GALLIPOLIs, OHIO, NOVEMBER 1881

When awoke il was nooa. Al
was clear to my mild.b Al .,tso
From this day until the 20th. o.
September, ! heard no more mani,
festations in my room. On the
night Of, this day they were very
loud. l was told that must make
another ascent; that l would be ia.
ken so near the planet Jupiter that
would be able to see the inhabitants
which dwelt upon it. pi .sa
| | inquired whether ] should ever
be able TO meet these inhabitants and
converse with them, and was ans
wered that perhaps two more voy-
ages would fit me for that amazing
privilege sa1i 81 % -f-. s-i o. -
lexpect to make my second ascent
about the middle Of November. II
| return again to the earth, i shall
publish a full account of my expe-
rience and observation.
l am satisfied that on the voyage
| have described, was in the power
of beings which people the air, and
which moved my air ship at will
with or against air currents. Ishalt
make my second ascent with entire
confidence that am among friends.
When / have so far investigated
this matter that can demonstrate
my statements to the world by as
Economical discoveries, will disclose
my name and residence, and give re-
ference upon the friends in my con-
fidence, hut Unjust remain unknown
at least until have made another
voyage; for did my friends know my
Iull intentions, they would declare
me insane and do all in their power
TO prevent me from carrying out my
stupendous designs-designs which ]
believe are to make great revolutions
in the world Of thought and opin-
ion. . .rt rsVI- rr f-fi
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
For the Gallipolis Journal.

SHADOWS ON THE HEART.
Once more, my Tyre, thy slumbering strings
wake with trembling hand;
Though naught but strains that's sad tonight
Thy mistress can command.
The heart! the heart! oh, could we gaze,
And lay that ruby fountaiL bare,
We might. where each deep streamlet plays,
Trace many darkened shadow there.
Shades of deep and bitter sadness,
When by fate's relentless power,
Hearts that loved even to madness,
Were discovered in an hour.
But oh the hearts deep bitterness
Another may not know;
No voice hath nature given to break
The bitterness of woe.
Yes, though the steel hath pierced my soul,
And though mine eyes weep many tear,
The star of Hope lights up the goal
That IN the future looms so clear.
Sweet song, if to this heart thou still wOulds
- cling
In this benighted hour,
Come, faithful friend, and round me fling
Thy soft and soothing power.
And will bless thee though my heart
Should bleed at every pore,
When thou hast ceased thy mournful task,
And each fond hope is DER.
rs.G GLENDoRA.
TUESDAY NIeHT, Nov. IL, 1851.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
AN ORIGINAL DISCOVERY.

In the middle of the year lS49,
first heard what have been termed
Spirit Rappings. My attention had
previously been called to the curious
subject by the newspapers, and ia
king considerable interest in it,
resolved to investigate it for myself
For this purpose, visited Rochester,
N. Y, where the original mediums,
the Fox family, were then TO be seen
My investigation was candidly and
patiently pursued. Numerous ques.
tions about my family, my history,
my private affairs, were satisfactorily
answered. | knew the mediums could
not possibly have any knowledge oI
the circumstances to which my in
quiries referred, Eor did they, except
in few cases, know what the inqui-
ries were. | was not at that time o
believer in spirits, and was, oi
course, not inclined to ascribe the
mysterious knowledge manifested in
the presence of the Fox family, Il
anything spiritual, as this tern is
generally understood. However, |
was willing TO be taught. There
seemed to be an effort on the part OF
the "spirits" to convince me. | was
invited by the RAGS to private set-
ting. | accepted the invitation
Tables were moved, raps were made
under and on top Of the table, and
other physical demonstrations were
given me, when | was told that in a
few months | should be a medium.
| laughed at this declaration, and ex-
pressed decided doubts as 10 the pow
er OF "spirits" to manifest through
me; nevertheless, / was willing they
should try.
In the month Of April, 1850, Pc
culiar sounds were made in my room
at night. ] endeavored in every pos
sible way to ascertain whence they
proceeded, but without satisfaction.
At first did not think of the prom
ise the "sbirits'; had made me at
Rochester. When it did occur to
me, | begged the "spirits" to rap
louder, and TO rap near me. These
requests were promptly complied
with. requested that my table be
moved, and it was moved from me
several feet, and then pushed against
me. need not detail the manifes-
tations. was evidently medium.
l desired to know what spirits were
with me, and to my establishment, on
calling the alphabet, the names OF
James and Stephen Monsgolier were
called out.
Now, my attention had for some
time been called 10 the subject of the
navigation Of the air, and when the
names oil men who had lost their
lives experimenting with balloons,
were spelled to me as the "spirits"
that had manifested. l began to think
that there might be something in
that doctrine OF the believers in the
spirituality of the rappings, that we
have around US guardian angels or
devils, sympathizing with, and in-
fluencing our thoughts and emotions.
| 1t Immediately struck me that / might
iget valuable Information from the
"spirits" in regard 70 @ronauting or
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
Oct. I6, 1851.

]. w. GRAY. Esq:-Your inde-
pendence and liberality towards new
discoveries, has induced me to send
you the enclosed remarkable narra-
tive. Should you wish any references
as to my identity and veracity be-
fore publishing it, you may write to
Send me a copy of the
paper containing it, should you pub
lish it; and if you should reject it. |
shall expect you TO return the manu-
script and to keep my secret, whether
you ever see the narrative in print
or not. Although personally a
stranger, | can trust you, because !
believe you to be a gentleman.
Yours, &C.,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

IMPORTANT TO IowA.-We learn
from the Union that the Secretary OF
the Interior has decided in favor Of
the claim Of Iowa TO the Congress
sioual grant Of lands above the "Rac-
coon Fork" of the Des Moines river,
instead Of limiting il from its mouth
to that point, and has ordered lists
Of those lands to be made out for bis
approval. This decision confirms
the action bad upon the subject by
Mr.. Secretary Walker, and reverses
the subsequent and contrary decision
of Mr.. Secretary Ewing.-Balts-
more Sun.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
From the Ohio State Journal.
From New Mexico.

INTERESTING LETTER FROM MR. GREINER.
We lay the following letter before
our readers with great pleasure. Il
will be read with interest by all who
desire TO get a correct idea Of this
new and distant portion Of our terri.
tory. We heartily thank our old
friend for his remembrance of us,
and we know our readers will add
their thanks and good wishes for his
continued health and prosperity: 2
VALLEY OF Taos, Sept. 80, 81.
My Dear Sir This beautiful
valley lies 20 miles north of Santa
Fe, on the Rio Grande, and contains
some Of the best land in New Mexi-
CO. 1t is surrounded by mountains
from 1000 to 5000 feet high, and is
about 80 miles long and two miles
wide. Owing TO the unusual
drought this season, the crops OF
wheat and corn will hardly pay har-
vesting.
This is the only place, | believe, in
the territory where the people raise
vegetables, and have seen cabbages
and turnips here equal TO any raised
in the States. and as for onions and
red peppers, they can beat the world.
The celebrated Puebla de Taos
lies at the foot Of the mountain, two
miles from Fernandez de Taos, and
can boast Of as intelligent and indus
trious a population as any town in
New Mexico. 1t was with these
Indians that General Price fought
the hardest battle ever fought here;
and not until the shells, fired from
his heavy batteries, knocked the
Pueblo to pieces, was he enabled TO
drive the Indians from their village.
Many of them were killed in the en-
gagement, but they fought like men
fighting for their homes. They had
been made the dupeS OF the Mexi-
cans, who persuaded them to take
part in the massacre of the Ameri-
can residents, at the time Governor
Bent was murdered, and dearly did
they pay for it. 1t was at this Pue-
bla that our gallant young towns
man Lieut.. McIlvaine distinguished
himself, and he is yet spoken Of BY
the Americans here as being then
one of the most promising young
officers in the army. Al the time OF
his death no man stood higher in the
estimation of his brother officers,
nor bid fairer to win the highest
honors in the army. This Pueblo
has been built about l60 wears, and
a league Of land surrounding the
buildings g belongs, to. the Indians,
having been granted them by the old
Spanish Government, on condition
thai. not foot Of it should be sold
without the consent of all. The
Spaniards. never considered the wild
Indians TO, have any claim to land
whatever, and the Mexican, Govern
meDt acted upon the same policy
But the Pueblas were considered
half civilized, and their right 10 land /
was always respected -. , 1ssi
Under the organic law Of the Ter
ritory these indians, are not allowed
to vote. and from the following talk
held with the Agent, at the Council
House. you may form some idea how
they .feelupoh the subject.It Id
oKiawa, the GoverpoFnsaid;0
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
From the London Examiner.
aHUMBLE WEALTH"

Not oaks alone are trees, or roses flowers;
Much humble wealth makes rich this earth O
ours. Leigh Hunt.
ne VIM s'etn 'ol i,t.I -
""n a W. M, anu ~ 1r HI.t ~ "'ll''
IN .ne i""iieSl WIN %
"oneels rare anu ilesn s"on nllU'
Every ieafet CT the wood,
Every shell on Oceans margin,
Hath an influence Tor good
no, aione IN groVes 'll'.
vi In Sta1ey sueH SSI;J,,, D
ArT 1 het iessons lnlIu a'io -, - a..
a1gu' " stleallle' l'. ,oS.. ~ :. n."
'1S o. s.cne ~ soseous se .@ Ia -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

A conflict took place some time since
in Alabama, between Judge Thornton
and Chancellor Clark, in which Thorn
ton struck Clarke on the mouth, wound
ing his fingers against Clarke's teeth
The Judges hand had to be amputated,
and the modification has Notwithstanding
extended to his arm, which will have to
be removed, or death will ensue.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
TERMs:

copy one year, paid in advance, 81 OO
At the expiration of the year, 2 90
No discontinuanee until all arrearages are
settled; and failure to notify the publisher Of
discontinusnce will be considered as new
engagement.
Any person getting up Club of TEN to
one address, will receive a copy gratis. The
CASH, in such case, must invariably accompany
the names. ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

A new counterfeit 800 bill, at,the
Licking county Branch of the Ohio
State Bank, has been detected. The
general appearance is excellent, but
may be detected by a careful exam
.ination of the centre vignette, repre-
ssenting a female, the head of which
inclines too much TO the left of the
bill.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

John Fish adyeriises in the Man.
chester Mirror, that he cannot live
with his wife. as she keeps him s.con-
tinually in hot water" Johns ex-
cusable--no Fish can live in hot wa
ter.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

BAD BUsiNEss.-A modern dandy
with 'har' all over his lip, trying TO
smile. A monkey went;in conVul-
sions on seeing the operation. 5osT
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

MURDER.-A revolving murder
was committed near Stony Point, in
this parish, on the 18th inst. The
victim was Miss Mary F. Barte!, a
young lady Of II, and only daugh-
ter OF John Bartel, Jr. A negro
man and woman have been arrested
as the perpetrators Of the deed.
Baton Rouge Advertiser.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20
ADYERTIslNG {:

ADVERTISING:
One square three insertions. 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, 25
One square 6 months. OO
One square year. G 90
To those who advertise larger liberal re-
duction will be made.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

No local association is so impress
sive as those Of guilt.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-20

The Log of an Krial Excursion,
by iohich a neaD nOtioe pol0er. mas
discovered, establishing. beyond
doubt. the existence of Spirits, and
thsir po,oer to manifest to movfais.
At four o'clock. P. NJ, on the 10Th
day OF May, 1851, my air-ship Celes-
tia was sufficiently inflated 10 be
launched into the ETHEREAL oceanI de-
sired to navigate, and stepping into
nv car, bid the iriendsina my con-
hdence adieu, must confess, with no
small degree Of anxiety. 1 had
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03

WING ELECTION NEws-One would natur-
ally suppose that experience would teach the
wings a little wisdom in the way Of giving the
results Of elections. They are making them
selves the butt of ridicue by the wild and reck-
less manner in which they count up majorities
which they never receive, and exut over victo-
ries which they never win.
The way they were compelled to take the back
track in reference to California was anything
but pleasant
The official vote of New York has knocked
their figuring into "double cooked hat" and
after feeling good" for full fortnight over
their glorious triumph, they are at last compel
led to acknowledge themselves most substan-
italy licked"
The returns from Wisconsin are playing the
deuce with the 1000 majority for Farwell, their
candidate for Governor. Telegraphic despatch
es of the 18th say that the official has already
reduced Farwell's majority below six hundred,
and four democratic counties yet to hear from.
If he is elected at ALL it is barely by the skin of
the teeth. Almighty small shower" for 40
much thunder Adrian Watchtower.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03

A CURIosITY.-We paid visit yesterday to
q specimen of the human race before whom Tom
Thumb and all his brethren must sink into OBJ
security. The object of our visit was little
woman from Merida, Yucatan, whence she arri-
we'd here yesterday. She is apparently about
thirty years of age, with black hair and light
brown complexion, regular Yucataca Of the
poorer class, born and raised in Merida She is
about three feet high Cher precise height has not
yet been ascertained,) with the head, face and
body of full grown woman. Her lower limbs
are preposterously short, and apparently crook
ed. Her feet are remarkably small; one has
three toes the other four. She is without entire
arms. An inch or two of what was to be limb,
is seen ut the left shoulders; at the right there
is about six inches of an arm. The extremity
is round and smooth, and near it on the upper
side Of the limb is small excresence of flesh,
white colored, looking like the end Of finger
and about the size of rifle bullet. This APP
pears to serve the woman in lieu of n finger
We saw her hold cigarritto with it and smokes
and by its aid and that of her toes, in the use of
which she is very dextereous, thread fine nee-
die, make various kinds of stitches, use scissors,
open the paper of n cigarritto, put the tobacco
on the floor, pick it up and replace it, refod the
paper, bend the ends, tic the cigarritto round
with thread, &c. She sews NIL her own clothes
and very neatly too. All these operations are
slowly gone through with, exhibiting much pa
thence on her part, and considerable intelligence,
as she has never been taught anything. She
speaks Spanish fiuently, appears to be tmorous
and retiring, but amable and sprghtly.
N. o. Picayune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03
[Tel. Despatch, Free Press,
BosToN, Nov. &c


The Webster convention adjourned last eve
ming. The address agreed upon nominating
Daniel Webster, was a long and able document
and was adopted unanimously
The Hon. Rufus Choate made n brilliant
speech. A committee of correspondence was
appointed, consisting of % members. Frank
lin Haven being chairman Mt large, and Hon Alb
bolt Fearing, of Boston, chairman for suffolk.
The convention adjourned, amidst cheers for
Webster the Union and the Constitution.
The steamer Cambria sailed to-day, at noon,
for Liverpool, with l6 passengers, and Ia for
Halifax. She takes out $4,000 in specie
Owing to the severe snow storm, letters sent
from New York by the steamboat, did not arrive
in time for the Cambria
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03
CoLDwATER, Nov. "a


Our village was again visited by fire on Sat
urday last, at midnight. When first discovered
Mr.. Bassett's large grocery store was wrapped
in flames, his loss is $4,000, covered by insu-
rance. The building belonged to H. c. Lewis.
Insurance unknown. Next, owned by d. r. g.
w. Cooley, (believe not insured) was occupied
by p. II. X. Reynolds as a clothing store. In
sured for 5000. Loss covered. Grocery store
of G. X. banning, consuming large stock
Loss on goods $1,000. Not insured Building
insured 5000 First building east of Bassett's
owned by A. Waterman. Insured for Ssl75. oc-
cupied by Dr. Barton, as a drug store, contents
total loss. Insurance $1,000. Next building
east belonging to Smith q Jackson, occupied
by them, contents mostly saved. Insurance
$500 on building and $4,000 on stock. f. G.
Houlder. Insured $1,000. Goods mostly sa-
we'd. Loss covered by insurance, $1,000. G.
Warner, keeper of the meat market Loss 5000
not insured. ]. Borer's residence was next, not
insured. Loss, 5000.
Tel. Despatch, Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03

For few days last week we had on exhibit
ton in this city, various Indians of the noun
tain and Lake tribes. 1t has occurred to us that
in few years we shall have remnants of Whig-
gerry got up for similar exhibition 1t is not
long since the Indians inhabited this country;
not many months ago the Wings held promi-
nent position! A few years gone by, the Indi-
ans lowered about our dwellings, and their pratt
tie was as familiar as household words; short
err time since the Wings were as thick as black
berries-they are now so scarce as to become
objects of curiosity! We speak thus, that the
curious may preserve good specimens, which are
not even now very readily obtained.
Detroit Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03
New YORK, Nov. 26.

this A. NJ, having aboard many of the passen-
gers and 10 of the crew Of the ship Unicorn,
which was dismasted on the 9Th inst. The ship
Daniel Webster bound from Boston to Liver
pool, took 100 passengers.
Only 5 Jurors were found yesterday in the
Philadelphia Courts in the Christiana case In
consequence of the steamship Cambria being in
the Cunard dock, the Asia last night anchored
in the stream, and party Of four, Thomas
Hashall, ship-cook ID. Watkins, I'd steward !;
A. Turnbul, barkeeper; and John Sumner,
Waterman, hired boatman named Davidson, to
take them to the Asia. A severe gale and snow
storm was blowing, the boat cnpsized, and the
four first named were drowned, Davidson chung
to the boat and was saved.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-03

The law prohibiting negroes and mulattoes
from coming in and residing in Oregon, has been
decided to be constitutional and valid, by Chief
Justice Nelson, of that Territory, in case bro't
before him recently. The defendant (colored),
was directed to leave the Territory; within 30
DAYS from the date of the decree.