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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12
MISCE LLAN N Y /.
Insurance of Character.

We are glad to perceive that an interest is
being awakened in this country, upon the sub
Ject of Insurance of character. Among the ad-
mirable cOntrlvances of our commercial era,
institutions which profess to guarantee against
loss from misplaced confidence and violated
trust, afford the most gratifying proofs of the
progress Of the science of insurance. Protec-
ton against loss BY any of the natural casuali-
tles-hre. shipwreck, death, &C., was in the
order of improvement by which risks were cal
culated according to the laws of probability
But 10 extend the calculations to the moral
probabilities of human conduct. was certainly a
very ingenious refinement on the philosophy of
insurance. Yet this has been done, and sue
cessfully done, for some years past Ins,itu-
iions guaranteeing against loss from violation
of trust are now becoming commun all over
England and Scotland They are formed as
all other institutions are instituted for insurance
purposes, having subscribed capitals, with the
payments of premiums proporrioned TO the value
and responsibility of the situations held BY the
insured. the insurers instituting such personal
inquiries as TO character, habit, &C., which are
similar to those made in life insurance
When these institutions become general they
will form, says the Charleston, S. c., News,
particularly in commercial suciety, a feature
of great social improvement. They will nour-
ish and sustain feeling of personal iudepen-
dence. They will save ycung men TOO proud
to ask the personal obligation of becoming se-
curity for good conduct, in seeking Situations
the humiliation attendant on such positiou-
They will form high incentive to honorable
conduct in those whose integrity must be as
sured on good evidence. The young man with
voucher for an Office, in'general good cundnct,
would have no motive or reason to task the Of
ten reluctant aid of friends and relatives, in
what may be deemed hazardous securityship.-
HI, would walk proudly forth in the conscious
ness of moral merit, and depositing his premi-
um, emerge from obscority, and perhaps penu-
ry, into position Of Independence. -a" eT
We are unable To perceive the objections to
the formation of such companies for the insu-
rance of character in all parts of the United
States II is on this more than the other side
Of the Atlantic, that such institutions are ac-
cordant with the wants Of society. We. are a
very commercial people, but with habits liable
to frequent change in the character and direc-
ton Of the pursuits connected with the trade
This is more the case among employed than
employers. The former are in constant state
Of migration, for mercantile employment from
one place 10 another Now, If in each city Of
the Union, places could be obtained by such IA
cilities as insurance for integrity would afford,
this migratory habit would be measurably
checked Our youth, not desiring 70 throw
themselves On the pledge Of friends and cOas
nexions for their integrity would 6nd at home
the inducements TO steadiness and hxity of hab-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12
Exhumation.
A correspondent Of The Augusta Joarnal
dating Browns Corner, May 18Th says--

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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12

The Pacific RAILsoAb. The ~ Y. Tri-
bune says that il has received private letters
from friend 10 London, which srate that
Mr.. Asa WhIney's scheme for a railroad
across this continent, is attracting consider
able attention. Ii has been submitted 10
Lord John Russell, Lord Stanley, Lord
MOn.eagle, and other eminent men, who have
expressed their satisfaction at the novelty and
pructicalIty OF the scheme. Interviews llavs
been had with heavy capitalists who have
proffsred him all the means necessary fM
the prompt execution Of the work TO he fur
nisbe.l him MS soon as the lands are granted
for the purpose. These gentlemen only wait
Mr.. WhiIney's accet ,atce of their proposals.
10 employ their influence which is large
and will prove efficacious-with the Govern.
ment and the tludson's Bay company in
order 20 secure the grnnt, which viii bs
made substantially un the same terms ~
were contained in the bill lately before Con-
QTeSS.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12

it. Besides, there is a natural conformity be.
tween the sense Of personal independence in
our people, employed as well as employers, and
their feeling of self-reliance, which such nsu-
rance institutions, as offered guarantee for
character would afford. As measure of gen
eral economy, they would also distribute what
ever losses accrue over 30 wide surface as to
be little felt, but which now sometimes fall on
famiiies, from this species of securi,yship, by
which they are deeply engulphed in the com
mon ruin.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12

A CowHIDING roK KIss.-A young man
by the name of Pownelson, daglerreotypist.
was cowIided in Broadway yesterday. for
kissing toune lydy nj the dnguerrcotyps
rooms oi her father in the upper part OF tho
city. The cl,astisemeu was inflicted hy
the lover Of the lady, who. of course, felt
that lie had preemp,ion rights 10 al such
little luSuries. But The go,,ng man was
sorely tempted and the young lady had no
inislne-s 10 be 90 beautiful. h ,s 7a .aaoia
1" lfs body kiss bndy ai tak
Need body cry n. Y. Mirror.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12
The Editor ofthe Tishimingo, Miss, Union,
closes an elaborate leader BY thus defining his

position on The Union question: fR ye
g We are rowers in the Democratic ship
When it sails smoothly we are thar. When
the tempest roars We are thar. If ever she
founders in the gale we will be thar. But when
with light breeze and gently rnffied waves, all
safe, (cotton twelve cents and negroes 81 200,
and other things in proPoriion) the steersmza
and many of the rowers start for trip over
Niagara Falls we are thar too-but pulling
the back stroke like the d." e'1-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12

THE porAro Ror. The correspondent Of
the Trcnton Stale Gazette says he was in-
formed nv arespectn6Ie farmer OF New
Jersey, that iast year he made several expe-
rirlIrr,s in the culture OF The potnto-one with
mari o,l,er with plnsier Of Paris, and a third
w,h n,irverized charcoal. Where the char
coal was used an entire preservation Of the
crop was the result. All othet remedies used
proved totally Intellectual. The spotstoes
raised by the use Of charcoal are the only
poiatoes lie has for family use, and for seed
for the coming season. -'''''7 .'lN
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12
Canadian Lumber.

What is known 10 the Cannda Reciprocity
Bill, in the shape in which II hns twice pass.
ed The U. S. House of Representatives,
included humber in the list oi articles 10 bs
introduced from Canada duty itee. The
Senate Committee of Commerce, of which
Mr. HAMLIN, representing lumber produc-
ing State' is fortunately ClIalrman, have once
or twice. taken lumber out Uf the list. The
matter needs watching, as, Whatever has
been said 10 The contrary, The competition of
Cana da lumber OF Maine. is rapidly incr.as-
ing. SixIy millions oi Canada lumber were
brought up The Chamby canaI into Lake
Champan during the past year. and il is
shown, that with bridge at Rouses Point,
Canada lumber may be landed al Os,.rnsiurg
and distributed through the interior of New
Eng land, ut q cheaper rate than Maiae luni-
Der eau be.
We 6nd the following in N. Y. Tribunei
VIENNA, canada WEsr,)
Thursday, April "a. 1851.
To the Editor Of the NJ Y. Tribune:
Although the matter OF reciprocal Fres
Trade bel ween the Prov lnces and the United
States dIi not succeed last winter, us mas
anticipated and wished hy the Governments
and the business men of the Provinces, aud
that from the want OF action on the part Of
'ie HheiICdH Cois'cssi the 1ueSilun SUI
remains n most vital one 10 The business
interests here, and will continue 10 he apita-
ted until the object is IN some manner effect.
ell 10 those oi us who understand the policy
OF the American Government TO approach as
nearly as possible TO system of Free Trade
in Commercial matters with other Bations
(and such we believe is the avuwed policy
Of the majority in Congress- il is n lirle sur.
prsing that the matter was suffered 10 perish
for want Of attention. In the SINGLE article
Of lumber which is exported from the Provin-
ces in great quantities. the duties now evied
by the United States Government increase
the price to the consumers in the States 10
10 the amount of 81 per thousand. This 10
the principal article of export in this vicini-
~, and generally throughout the pine region
IN the vicinity Of water communication. ~
From this town, village Of seven or eight
hundred inhabitants. there are. on an average,
aboW ten million feet Of lumber exported
annually to the Cleavelnnd. Buffalo aud
Oswego markets.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-12

The citizens Of Liverpool were re-
e~n,ly astoasI,ed by the snnancsmens that
lev,aihan fg. weighing .6fieen hundred
weight, had been impaired from Phia.lelphia
for exhibition At the Works FAIR! i was,
subsequently ascertained that by All efros6f
the printer, the word apig' was printed
"6s."
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
VOLUME XVII.
u11r NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
LII wrrx11 AND SEx1-WEEKI1, 1T
wITI.1AM W. HOLD EN-,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

wrrx1Y Two dollars per ahnum
Or within month Se ao;; .a Th1e and
subscribing. e,wrr Fonr dollars ncr
TERMS =, adxance, or within the first month; Fur;
.ra and y cents if payment be delayed six monthso
and Five Dollars if not paid within SIX mon'ns from the
2rS The above rules will be infexibly adhered to.
.nrrnr1sExExrs not exceeding fourteen lines will
l.. Inserted one time for dollar, and twenty-five
snts for each subsequent insertion; those Of greater
een h in nroporton Court orders and Judicial Ad-
r.,sements will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
,bove rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
those who advertise by the year. Advertisements inser
tod in the Semi eekly Standard will also appear in
the Weekly Paper, free of charge.
subscribers, and others, who may wish to send money
, the Editor do at all times, by Mail and at hi
I Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

SHocco SPRINGS. As this is the season of the year
when the invalid is looking to place to which he
may resort for the benefit of health, and the lover of
pleasure for that which will heighten his enjoyments
we would respectfully call attention to the Shocco
Sptings, as offering inducements to public patronage
equal to that of any establishment Of the kind in the
whole country. Every thing at Shocco is uuder tho
immediate Supervision of their excellent proprietor
Samuel Calvert and we venture to say no one who
may visit this scene of health and beauty will leave
it dissatisfied Weldon Herald:
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

Two BRoTHERs. Col. John Bigler, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor Of California, 10 the
brother Of Col. VIM. Bigler, the Democratic candi-
dcte for the same Office in Pennsylvania. Two years
ago, this gentleman. the Harrisburg Union says, cross
ed the plains, driving his own or team, conveying
his family TO California. .s-..s .-..-.. $50 g.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

We are authorized say that the statement in the
last Newbernian that vote was taken at Hookerton
upon the right OF Secession, during the discussion
there between Messrs. ,Rufin and Stanly, and that
but ono hand wac raised in it's favor; is positive
falsehood; and that there s not the sghtest ounda-
ton for such statement. Colds. Rep. d,,d Pat.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
BEBD,

At her home, On Rocky River, Chathsm County, ON
the 4tii inst, Sophia D. Woody, wie Of james Woody
and youngest daughter Of Nathan Dixon, deceased .ee
of ssid County. By her death her husband and 7nily
experiehcs vefy great bereavement, in being deprived
Of an aeconate wife dnd tender mother, but They have
the consolation Of believing that the change 70 her =
happy one. 20 tCccA.
In Halifax County. on the 9th instant With i.H.ma-
ton Of the bowels. William W. AnBetoa as6d eboas
81 years, leaving wife and six shildEsn. II .as
rood husbend hind psrent. induigeut mssts1 snd Waa
ssspxcsed and tsiove5 byaaI %As knew hisa O asss
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

FArAL Duel. A despatch from New Orleans. da;
ted on Saturday last, states that duel was fought
on that day between Dr. Thomas Hunt and J. W.
Frost, of the New Orleans Crescent; in which the
latter wac killed, having received ball through the
heart. The weapons used were guns Bat. Sun.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

PEPPER. Just as We were discussing Con Thurs
day as the merits Of gteen corn, milk and peaches.
&c., were agreeaby interrupted by present from
Mr.. Pepper of some turtle soup. 1t was excellent.
Pepper has no superior in his line.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

The Washington City Republie denies BY author.
ity the rumor that MIR: Webster intended to resign
bis post as Secretary of State. '.7.g a,a.as -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

GEULOGICAL SURVEY.
A Correspondent of the Register enquiries if any
steps have been taken by the Governor towards
cutting The act Of the last session of the Legislature.
providing for Geological, Agricultural, and Mine
ralogical Survey Of the State.
We understand that Gov. Reid has had this matter
under consideration for time, but that he has not
been able thus far, to procure the services Of gen.
teman suitable for the post. This work Is most
important to the people of the State, and it is,
therefore, indispensable that the gentleman selected
should be we'll qualified in every respect perform it.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
SUPREME COURT.
The following decisions have been delive


PEARsoN. ]. In Stafford '. Newsom, from STAN
ly motion for retaxng the costs to be allowed. Al
so. in Ray v. Ray, from Cumberland, affirming the
judgment Of the Superior Court. Also, in Biggs v.
Ferre. from Martin, reversing the judgment in the
Superior Court, and directing non-suit Also, in
venire de Also, in Kitchen Herring, in equity,
from New Hanover, directing decree for the plain
tiff. Also, in Motley Motley, in equity. from STAN
~, directing the report of the Master to be reformed.
Also, in Peppin v. Allison, from Martin. directing
reference to reform the report. Also. Dickinson to
use Of Bynum v. Jones, from Wayne, directing a
venire de Also, in Meadows v. Smith, from
Jones. directing venire de novo. Also, in State
Powers. from Stokes, declaring that there must be a
ven;re de Also, in Dalton " Dalton, in equity,
petual and the costs to be paid by defendant Chris
tina: Also. in Jones v. Simmons, in equity. from
Halifax, directing a reference. Also, in Mabry v.
Bradley, in equity, fiom Halifax, directing refer
ence. Also, in Pitt Albrtton, from Pitt, awarding
ve'''re de nouo. Also, in Pitt v. Petteway, from
Edgecombe, aft rming the Judgment Also, in Judge
v. Houston, from Duplin. affirming the judgment.
Also in Dickson Mallory & Co. v. Jordan, affirming
the judgment. Also. State rel Britt Cook, from
Hertford, affirming the judgment Also. in Ferebee
NASH. J. In Hun.ley Y. Waddill, from Anson, af
firming the Judgment Also. in Walters '. Walters
from Robesou, affirming the judgment. Also, in Arey
'. Stephenson. from Cumberland, affirming the judg.
ment Also, in Doe er dem Floyd Y. Taylor, from
Rockingham, awarding venire de novo. Also, DO.
the Judgment. Also, in Pearce v. Blackwell, from
Rockingham, affirming the judgment. Also, in Ring
gold v. McGowans, from Pitt, affirming the judgment
Also, iL Due er dem Williams Davis from Warren
affirming the judgment. Also, in Moore v. Hyman
from Martin. awarding uenire de novo. Also, il
Sringer v. Burcham. from Carteret, judgment affirm
ed. Also, in Fitzgerald v. Patterson in equity from
Caswel, declaring the plaintiff entitled account
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

We are requested to state that Gen. J. R. ]. Dan
iel will address the people of Wake as follows: A,
Rolesvlle on Friday the 95th of July; at Laws on
Saturday the Goth and at Dupree's (or CottreIls)
on the Monday following.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

Jenny Lind was singing at Utica. n. 7, on ths
on the 18th instant: She was enthusiastically ~es
coined: Z
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

CopwAY's AMERICAN INDIAN, is the title Of a
weekly newspaper, published in New York City, by
George Copway [Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh) the ceebra-
ted Ojibway Chief. Mr.. Copway gives the follow
ing as the principal subjects to which his attention
will be directed l. The numbers and localities of the
various Tribes of Indians. 3. Their condition in re-
gard civilization, education, and religion. 3. Their
skill in the mechanical arts. f. Their modes of sub
sistence. S. Their languages. 6. Their manners,
customs and character. 7. Biographies of their re.
markable men, and anecdotes, notices of all books
published on the Indians.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

The weather has been exceedingly warm this week.
thermometer ranging from 80 to 100. Corn crops are
suffering for want of rain. SAFE" fres''
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

We return thanks to all the w ilmington papers for
their notice of tri-weekly.- We confess to lit
tie pride about it; it is the only tri-weekly Demo
cratic paper that is now ever has been published
in North Carolina-and it is published too in viii
lage that hardly had existence 10 years ago. Is
not that going ahead The Fayetteville papers will
also accept our thanks.
Goldsborough Republican and Patriot.
We hope the Editors of the Republican and Patri.
OF will be able to continue their Trweeky after the
campaign. 1t is doing noble service now in the good
cause Our friends in the Eighth-it will be the TIM
mortal Eighth after the 7h day of August-ought te
extend to it the encouragement so well deserves.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

rMARRIED.
On Sunday, July 6th by Rev. Thomas W. Toby. Mr:
Peter c. Fleming, to Miss Martha H. Davis both Of th,s
City: ta -.
At Pittsborough, the I'd instaht, by the Rev. ~.
Burnett Dr.. John A. Hanks to Miss sCatharine =. WsF
ker. Youngest dsugher Of the late Carleton Walkefs
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

AGRICULTURE ENcouRAeED. The lower House of
the Legislature of New Hampshire has, by 80 ma
jority, voted in favor of bill giving 500 year for
five years to each county agricultural society, and
$500 year for ten years to the State Agricultural
Society.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23

| The Lynchburg Virsinian learns that DR.. Williams
and Mr.. Hill, who shot each other recently at Nelson
&. H. Virginia, are in a fair way to recover.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-07-23
BE ON YOUR GUARD!

We caution the friends of Southern Rights and Of
the Union, especially in this and in the Orange Con-
gessional Districts to be their guard about the
first Of August. The Consolidation leaders are en-
gaged-seeretly engaged, no doubt, at this time in
concocting plans 10 be revealed and carried out by
"runners" " on election day.
The Weldon Patriot, see, comes out for Henry
W. Miller for Congress in this District, and advises
its friends to vote for him.
Go to the polls and vote for those sterling pat
riots Venabe, Daniel, and Ashe. There is no op-
position to these gentlemen, it is true, but then
your vote may be necessary defeat the schemes OF
the Federal leaders. We anticipate no movement Of
the against Mr. Ashe, yet it is due to that gallant
and unlterng friend of institutions that he should
receive good vote.
Perform your duty, friends. and there no danger.
Neglect it, and you may have cause deeply II regret
it. Forewarned, forearmed.'
GREEN w. CALDWELL.
| We make the following extract from letter re-
Gently received from distinguished Republican OF
Eastern North Carolina:
most sincerely hope that the Hon. Green w.
caldwell will be elected The Major, in my estima'
tlon ls one Of the purest patriots that lives. His
course has always shown him to be the dsinterested
patriot and statesman. Always for his country, he
has no sinister political ends to answer"
The above gives correct sketch, with a few
strokes of the pen. Of Green w. Caldwell's charac
ter. AS the writer we'll remarks, he is one of the
purest patriots that lives. If elected to Congress
he will be the peoples servant. No scheminq, nc
intrigues will engage his attention. Pure and hon
est HIMSELF he will tolerate nothing like corruption
and double-deaiingat Washington City and SO long
he has voice raise, he will exert it in defence
of the rights of his constituents. Such man woulc
do credit to his District and the people of the Sta
at large.