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which lay man, and stand with a small
lighted lamp upon it, Feeling disinclined
to make any further search for the room
to which he had been directed, he dives
ted himself of his clothing and quietly
crept into the back part of the bed
He had been in the bed but few min
utes, when a young lady and gentleman
entered the room. The Ilishman eyed
them closely They seated themselves on
chairs in close proximity to each other, and
riter chatting merrily for a short time, the
young man threw his arm around her waist
cousinly manner, and imprinted kiss
upon her tempting lips. There was a
wltshery in it which demanded a arepetition.
The scene amused the Irishman vastly,
and being free from selfshness, he conclu-
ded that his sleeping companion should be
a participant with him in the enjoyment
OF the scene, and to this end he nudged
him but lis companion stirred not. He
then put his hand upon him, and found
that he was tightly locked in the cold en-
brace Of death.
Synonymous with this discovery he
bounded out of bed, exclaiming 'Murther
Murther ! How y saints ov hiven perfect
me y
He had scarcely touched the floor with
his feet, before the young lady and gen.
tlcman were making rapid strides towards
the stairway terror being depicted in their
countenances. They had just reached
the top of the stairs, when the Irishman
came dashing along, as though all the
fends of Erebus were close at his heels, in
tent on making him their prey, and the
whole three went tumbling down stairs,
and it is hard to determine which Of the
three reached the bottom Of the stairs first. |
The landlord stood aghast as the Irish
man rushed into the bar-room, with moth
inc on between him and nudity but gar
ment vulgarly styled a shirt, the hair upon
his head standing upon end, his eye balls
ready to start from their sockets, and he
gasping for breath. 1t was sight that
would have made man laugh who had
worm a vinegar face from the day of his
birth. Nothing could induce him to seek
oed that night again.
When the young lady and gentleman
ound that it was not the corpse that had
80 unceremoniously bounded from the bed,
they returned to the room (they being the
for the night and doubtless,
their counting at the point
where it was so suddenly broken off.
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Roman,

A liberal discount made for cash in hand ut
the do ;e Of the Invoice.
We have now on our shelves, ready for sale
in various sized fonts.
10000 lb. Roman and Italic type.
10000 10. Fancy type.
1900 lb. Script and Running hand
5000 H. Ornaments.
5,0f0 lc. German
$4,000 f., Type-netal Rule.
$1,000 IT. Brass Rule.
Presses. Chases, Cases, Wood Type, Ink, &C. fur
nished AZ the lowest manufacturers prices, Ell
ther for cash or credit.
A ls"ge number Of new fonts have been added
to the Foundry curing the past year, among
which is a complete assortment Of Germans,
both plain and ornamental.
Specimen Books are freely given to all
Printing Offices.
Printers Of Newspapers who choose to pub
li8h this advertisement, including this note,
three times before the 1st Of August, 1851, and
send us one of the papers, will be paid for it in
Type when they purchase from US, Of our own
manufactures, selected from our specimens, five
times the amount Of their bill.
GEORGE BRUCE.
13 Chambers Street, New York.
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THE FIRST BLooMER.-The Lilly, pub
lished at Senaca Fails, N. Y. and edited
by Mrs. Bloomcr, says that ELIZABETH
MILLER Of Peterboro, wore the short dress
in her daily rambles seven y ars ago, and
she is the first American woman who put
on the new costume, as constant dress,
for all times and places, at home AMI in
her extensive travels through the country
She mas worn it at our fashionable Hotels
and in the crowded streets Of cur Metrop-
oils.
Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Hon.
Gerrit Smith, and so far as wealth is con-
cerned will be admitted to be Of the Cup
per clasS' by the worshippcrs Of wealth,
THE New POSTAGE LAWN Cincin-
natl, the result of the ten days experience
proves an Increase in the business Of the
post Office Of fifty per cent. There is a
general disposition among TIE business
men to adopt the custom Of prepayment
in all cases, and where an answer is cXpec-
ted, to enclose Il stamp, 50 that the depart
ment will be secured against the immense
losses heretofore accruing from dead let
ters.
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Washin5 ton Bank.

AT the Annual Meeting Of the stockholders o
this nix held on the lst instant, the following
named persons were chosen Directors for the
ensuing year; viz.
Nathan +. Dixon, Oliver D. Wells, Jesse L
Moss, Benjamin B. Thurstop, stephen Smith,
Charles Perry, William Potter, Daniel Babcock
Jr' Thomas Perry, John Foster, Charles Noyes,
Amos Collins, Charles Maxson, Case CT apman,
and Paul Babcock
At subsequent meeting Of the Directors, on
the same day Nathan f. Dixon Esq was re
elected President, and
CHARLES PER RYCashier.
westerly, July 3, 85l.
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Monochomatic Painting
Eanosape Dramilra.

IVA G II 7 at Browns Writing and Drawing
Il i Institute (entrance I'd door North of the
tSsi i;c ohce) where pupils can acquire this beau
tltul art in a single course of lessons, pupils
VINO have attended but one term at this Insti-
tpte' having never practced the art previously,
aireGay finish paintings equal to engravings
Inc institute will be open for a short time long
err only, and those desiIous of learning, or per-
oectng themselves in this, not only interesting
iut valuable art would do well to call soon.-
LADIES and Gentlemen of all ages are invited.
-, also Penmanship, plain and Ornamental,
llKewiSe Gard and Pen drawing. Cards mark
ed to order. Young men qualified to teacb
penmanship. Terms reasonable. call and see
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PHENIX BANK.

A L the annual Meeting of the Stockholders O,
II this Institution holden at their Banbin,
House ON the 7th inst, the following named ger
suing. ''"- y"
Rowse Babccck, VIM, D. Wells, Stephen vii
cox, e l. Lyndon Taylor Edward W. Babcoek, VIA
u Pendleton, Joseph Potter, Lemuol Vose' WeI.
come A Hoxie, Joshua Thompson Jr., and E1.
win Babcock.
At a subsequent Meeting of the Board of D;
rectors holden on the same day Rowse Babcoo,,
was chosen President of the Institution.
ETHAN FOSTER, Cashier.
Westerly July 10, 1851.
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Old Father Jones.
LadieS' Urea tn

The Lawrcncoburg Press tells the fol-
lowing good one.
Two or three years ago, if our memory
serves us rightly, old Father Jones was
appointed chaplain Of the State Prison,
and a very proper appointment it was
At the time when the announcement OF
this fact was made, member fthe Meth
odist Church residing within the range of
one of the circuits where he had preached
for years, having some business to trans
act with one of his neighbors, got on his
horse, and having to pass by the house Of
brother p. on his road, concluded to pass
Joke off, Now brother p. had been all
the days of his manhood Jealous, active,
spirited mcmber, prompt in his responses
of "amen," and such like, and always
seemed peculiarly delighted with Father
Joncs's preaching, for he would set in the
corner of the church and cooperate with
great satisfaction to himself and that min
ister. Seeing this worthy brother stand
ine before the door, the good-humored de-
ciple rode up to the fence, and, after the
usual salutation, accosted him thus:
Brother p, have you heard the news ?
why what news brother ). Any
thing strange =
why, they say old Father Jones has
been sent t to the Penitentiary for one year =
On hearing this, brother P, with unaf-
fected astonishment, indulged himself in
such remarks as, why you don't say so =
is it possible , rs it really a fact =
eWhy,' says brother S., L guess there's
no mistake about it ! | heard it from
brother c., and he saw it in the papers
50 reckon it must be so y
eWell,' says brother P, setting himself
down on the truth of the rumor, NOW,
brother S [ can't say that amt sur
priscd at this, but, between you and me,
/ always thought old man Jones wasn't
the RIGHT kind of a man. The fact is, he's
better in the Penitentiary than out Of it,
and [ told my wife that he'd go there some
day - :.
Having thus delivered himself Of his
oninion, and after few similar comments,
brother S. left him without explanation,
astonished and amused at the effect Of his
How brother P. felt when he learned
the truth about it, we never heard. This
is laughable anccdote, and illustrates the
fact that many people are disposed to kick
any body down hill who has in their opm-
cot start that way.
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Stop my advertisement; [ have more
calls than [ can attend to, and am barrass-
ed to death by tho opportunities Of men
walking into our Office few days ago.
He was out Of employment, and 50 adop-
ted the only rational methol, in these
times of finding it, VIZ, advertising. He
had paid for his advertisement for several
weeks, but the publication oft but single
time, brought him more business than he
could attend to, and he was compelled to
order its discontinuanco. Such a result
needs no comment We might poiSt to
more than one similar instance, in this
place, where a judicious system Of adver-
tising has multiplied the business of the
Oneida Ghmf.
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Give NE a Heart.
BY PARK MOODY.

GIVE Inc a heart with one bright chord,
Love strung in unison with mine,
Whose mystic thrill is the reward
or love self-lit at Virtues shrine.
A love whose changcless depths alone
Responsive find III mine the key;
Whose life is but ceaseleSs tone
OF deep unwayering constancy.
LadieS' UreaM tn
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Married.

In South Kings .on on the 9th inst, JOHN
BABcocK Of Stoniugton, to Miss DoRcAs
0ATLRY Of the former place.
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L2MlllTllll1 TYPES

A RE now sold at BRUCES NEW YORK
II TIPE-FCUNDRY, at the following very
low prices, for approved six months notes
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A CHILD LosT.-Some time since, Mrs
Mary Mcsscr, now residing in this city,
placed her daughter, Anna B. Masser, a
child of three and half years of age, in
the family of Marvin La'hfop, @y Shirley
village. On the fifth o.t May last, Mr.
Lathrop and wife left Shirley, taking with
them the child, and bave gone to parts TN.
known, and Mrs. II esser has not been able
to obtain any information respecting their
present place Of residence. As may well
be supposed, she is exceedingly anxious in
relation to her child, and very desi Gus of
learning where she is =; and any info nation
which may lead to tire discovery of her
present residence, will be most gratefully
received. Mr.. Lathrop's native place Is
understood to be Cambridge, N. = where
he formerly resided. Printers who will
give currency to this notice, VII confer a
special favor ON an afflicted mother, which
will be gratefully acknowledged.
Salem Observer.
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lSnd eleguenIy snfareed. Nhueii Aow
ed the patriotism az youth. Il proved III,
philanthropy Of age.
4. Flora Macd0nald, BIZ Malcolm
James MeDuiie. of Cumberland. VA,
historical sketch, and the warm in.
aglnation Of youth mingled with patri.
otism. drew continued applause from
his delighted auditors. We are re.
joiced to see such subjects chosen 4.
themes Of defamation. for while thew
allow full exercise to the fancy. they
induce research into The history Il
our State and its spirit stirring reeol-
lections.
;. The valedictory Grafton, by Jas.
Alfred Patton, Of AshviIle, which was
appropriate and affecting. closed the
scene.
The composition and delivery Of
these orations. show q high degree Of
mental culture at our University, and
deep and solid requirements, highly
honorable to the able and learned Pa
Guilty who preside over its destinies.
May IT long 50 continue, and she'd forth
living streams to every portion Of our
country. to witty and gladden. our
land. w.
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~ appreciate q piece o. tkls Kind With,
oct catching ths Horts. EAieh did bal
inperiertly.
So mach Cor TIE agreeable. and there
VAS not mach q any other sort There
sss 10 whirlwind music. NO : splitting
the ears Of the groandiinks.s no fright
ening Music out Of her gentle proprie-
ties. Indeed 2ll ON The. stage WAS IN
exeeptiunable. only some Of the songs
sc did not think very striking. bar that
must have been our want Of taste. But
OF the stage. Oh. memory Of Crixpin
IL - said that Christy's Minsfrels put
on their bills. = Gentlemen will please
not beat time. a. II annoys the perform
ers." We commend the hint 10 Mr..
Burwell. No man likes to lie under
Shakespesre's ban, but then il is not
worth while to have all ones music in
ones sole. Gentlemen do not prove
that they uadsrsfand music by beating
time with their feet, especially If. as IS
generally the case, they kick the bars
all to pieces in the operation.
l know that ! but express the feel
ings Of many when | say that Mr.. &
Mrs. Burwell deserve the hearty thanks
Of our community for such an occasion
al treat. They prove. too. that they
have been exceedingly fortunate in their
selection Of a Music Teacher. No one
who attended this Concert can doubt
the ability. skill, or taste Of Mr.. Kern
in his department. May we have ma
ny such treats. Asos.
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SOUTH LOWELL
MALE ACADEMY,
ORANGE COUNTY. N. q.

yEsHE present session Of this School will close
1 on tuesday, June Sd. Glasses will be ex-
amined on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. On
Sunday an Anniversary Sermon will be preach-
by the Rev. PETER DouB. Students will declaim
and read compositions on Monday and Tuesday,
and on the afternoon Of the day last named an
Address will b delivered by HESnr w. MIL
LER, esq.
The public are invited to attend. Strangers
will find accommodations for themselves and
horses in the neighborhood al reasonable prices.
The Next Session will commence on
Tuesday, July Is, and continue five months.
The school will be conducted on the same prin-
ciples as heretofore. The great object will be to
furnish thorough education TO those intr,ssted
10 US; but as no education can be Of real benefit
unless coupled with morality, unceasing efforts
will be made to disseminate and cultivate right
principles Of action. Students must, if possible,
be present at the commencement of the session,
as no provisions will be made for those entering
after the first week.
Prices as heretofore, viz, Board SIS per ses%
sion-Tuition $40, Sl2:50, and SIS.
For further particulars apply TO the "Exccr-
tive COMMITTEES" for circulars.
JAMES A. DEAN, Principal.
South lowell, May o. s4-4w
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Snow Camp. N. c., May 3lst, 1851.


Messrs. EDrToRs: Having been one
Of your subscribers for an unbroken pc
riod of twenty six years, during which
time have troubled you with but one
communication for the press, ! hope
you will do me the kindness to publish
the following explanation:
Yesterday friend Of mine pointed
me to paragraph in paper called the
"Nnrth Carolina Democrat" which
paragraph be supposed had an allusion
to me. The paper purported to have
been published at Graham, IN this coun-
ty, on the 27th MAY, 1881. The para
graph alluded to is taken from memo
ry, but was something like this: We
have it from undoubted authority, that
citizen of Alamance county By the
name of Stafford, the same If we mis-
take not who figured on the Free-soil
ticket Of 1848, has furnished an aboli-
ton member Of Congress list of the
names Of persons in this and the ad-
joining counties to whom he desired
anti-slavery documents to be sent, and
that the post offices in the southern
part of this and the adjoining counties
are filled at this time with incendiary
documents kindly furnished by his abo-
lition Excellency Gov. Cleayeland.
Here we have an enemy in our midst,
scattering frebrands and poisonous ar
rows; here we have the frogs of Egypt
crawling up to our very chambers and
into our most secret and sacred places;
and vet we are told that it is fanatlcal
to complain, and he who talks of resist
ance deserves hempen cravat and a
platform Of air to stand upon," &c.
wish the edition. Of the Democrat,
and all other editors, to be informed,
that | think it new kind of etiquet to
assail private individual without send.
ing him copy Of his paper, aud offer.
| ing him who is assaulted the opportuni.
ty Of defending his reputation in some
future number Of the same publication
| had hoped that the pouring Of vitu.
peration upon his Excellency Presi
4 dent Fillmore and his cabinet nigh
have satisfied my young friend Of tht
Democrat, but as he has been pleased
to condescend and lay his whiting hand
on some person by the name of Stafford
shall not complain, though the editor
knows, or ought to know, that thert
was no such name on the Free-soi
ticket Of I848. As a citizen OF ths
county, having been born and lived Il
what is now called Alamance count.
for fifty years, in all good humor ! an
perfectly willing to compare characte
with my young friend. It is known =
all who know. me, that | am periec
Law abiding as we'll as law-esecutln
man; and IL that gentleman or an
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CEDAR GROVE
Male Academy.

TNlIE Fall Session Of this School, situated
= eight miles north Of Marlborough, win COM
mence on the 7,h Of July next, and continue for
fyc months.
TERMS.
Tuition in Latin, Greek. and English
branches Of Mathematics, $500
English. 1000
Board, including Room, Bed and Bedding.
Washing and Fuel. can be had in good iamiliee
in the neighborhood at prices varying from six
dollars TO six and half per month.
Students joining the School are charged with
tuition for the session, no deductions hcing made
except in cases Of protracicd illness.
SAM'L. w. HUGHES.
Cedar Grove, N. C.. June Isl, 1851. s7-3w
or The Raleigh Register and Standard will
insert once week for two weeks.
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From the Milton Chron Gle.

Mr.. EDITOR: / am Democrat = as
you well know-bui, sir, | cannot sup.
port Mr.. Venable for Congress. l object
TO him because, il reelected, he stands
pledged to use his talents in trying to up.
set tho Compromise, and il lie should sue.
coed in il. our Unionis gone. love this
Union-faul ii may have. but with all
lis faults l love il siill;" and, if need be,
| will defend il with my blood, so long as
il remains Union such as il now is.
Mr.. Venable being opposed 10 The Com.
promise-in fayorofannulling ii--I am op.
posed 10 him canno, and | will mol
vote Cor him-I would Ear prefer Com
promise Wing. But, sir, what say you 10
running The Hon. CALVIN GRAVES? lie
will probably be averse 10 The use of his
name, bnl no matter. am in favor ofrun.
ming him with or without his consent.
Ii elected, tas | believe he can be- am
sure lie il loo much ola patriot TO refuse 70
serve. find general desire among The
Compromise democrats IN all couniies
composing this District to run him. Lei,
then. The friends of the Uni0n-wltionl
parly distinction. call Public meeting
and nominate him in more formal man.
ner. and lei Commilee be appointed to
wal, upon him and saliclt his acceptance
should he decline il. without giving satis>
factory reasons, let us MT excnse him.
A DEMocRATIc UNION MAN.
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For The HilIsbyrough Recorder.

Messrs. EpIroRs: While the papers
are teeming with accounts of the ex-
aminations Of the different schools
throughout the land, we cannot LET the
occasion pass without word relative
to the examination at South Lowell.
This school, as most Of your readers
are aware. is located twelve miles east
Of Hillsborough. on the Oxford road
in very healthy situation. The er,
ercises Of Tuesday last were highly
creditable to the Students and Teach
ers, and gave entire satisfaction to the
large audience present. There were a
number Of declarations, and FIVE origi-
nal speeches. The valedictory Adj
dress, by Adolphus w. Mangum, both
10 the matter and in the delivery. would
have done credit to collegian.
The address of Henry w. Miller,
Esq, Of Raleigh, was a noble effort,
one worthy his head and heart. His
remarks on the perpetuity of the Union
formed one Of the most thrilling and
fervid bursts Of eloquence we eyel
heard. As his speech viii be publish
ed. we will leave it with the reader t,
Judge for himself.
The exercises closed with a part,
given BY the students. and although
the evening was unfayorable, the larg'
hall was crowed with smiling faces an,
bright eyes.
The principal of the school, the Rev
]. A. Dean, has proved himself an ei
lficient instructor and we trust his ei
forts in the cause of education will b
libcrally encouraged. s.
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hsllssossush. MAJ Sis. 1881.
"a rs<sing q he Beard az Commissioners
Of lie fown a Hislsssarsrsh, Ibid On he 316 II
Nay l85i--Aks<nt. L. Csrmirhafg-s
The Magistrate Of Poiire sfs.rd sksf L. IA
seen ssihofz<d By Mr. 4. III. Grsses IL d<xIiss
serepsing the Academy building herssagsrs lrn-
dersd lim. b having segrPted an sypoiasn.sat
- Ffofessof In sn InFfitufion IN yiszinis.
On mstiaa. the o<diassre Of the ga Of FeEru-
uy last wss amended and sjspied as soilo1ss
DC q Ordained. That r. any person, either
.hlss o. biark. saaii mssbehsTe in shs street IL
hilissofansh of within she limits oftlse fbs town.
~ any une. either b. using low Or profsbe Ism
gusse, guarding 90 being drunk 50 s< al and
y about the streets. j. shall be die duty Of The
Falssi 10 artest sueh persan Or persons insnedi-
steiy, and carry hlm or them before the Msxis-
irsie Of Police. who shall. ater hearing shs case.
hne, smpfison, or aesait such elEendrr or of5en-
Gers u has discretion, II while lsenon or free
negros and such white person or free negro shall
sand committed until the ine and costs are paid:
and q slave. he Or she may be whipped no, ex-
ceeding thirty nine iashes. aud stand committed
until The COSTS are paid. or may be discharged II
she DISCRETION Of The Magistrate o. Police. Per
every suest and conviction Of white person sr
hee negro The patrol shall rereise fifly Gems fir
costs, 10 he paid BY The defendant; and in no cas-
under this ordnance, shalI The town be- taxed
with the cost
On motion, Il was
Ordered, That committee. consisting Of
MessEs. Geo. Laws and W. p. sirsyhorn. he sp.
pointed 10 settle with the town Celleriof for the
arrseaFges oftaxes. end thai the committee cause
list Of the insolsents. with the amount due from
each, 10 be puhished in the Recorder.
Ordered. That the Trc@urer pay TO Car.
John Berry the amout Of interest due on Lis
bond a. soon as there Is money in his hands ler
the purpose.
Mr.. Rutiin moved that The Academy build
ing he rendered 10 Mr.. BENZ min IIuske OF Fay
cllerille which motion was unanimously sgiesd
10. and the Magistrate Of P.,llse was directed 10
communicate the fact 10 Mr.. iiuske and request
his acceptance.
Z. A. HEARTH, Town Clerk.
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AZ shs Y. s Federal cears. whleh SAT IN Rs
high las -se the Hua- Henry Poir presiding,
Thomas H. Harvey sss put oa Trial Coz smh<z.
rlins lessef fiom The Poss ofsre ~ Nswh<rn.
Tie pleaded guilty. sni szssenisneed 10 6ns q
$500. and % III months Imprisonment He /.
quite soung man. very respectfully connected,
and was apPafs atls overwhelmed with grief and
shame. These emotions We hope we're genuine.
and Of nature which mar have . saIai.sy In
auence osel his future lie.