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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

THE NEWSPAPER IN A FAMILY. A school teacher,
who has been engaged long time in his profession,
and witnessed the influence Of newspaper upon the
minds of family of children, writes the editor of
the Ogdensburgh Sentinel as follows:
81 have found it to be universal fact, without
exception that those scholars of both sexes and of
all ages who have had access newspapers home,
when compared with those who do not, are,
1st. Better readers, exceng in pronunciation and
emphasis, and consequently read more understand
ingly.
Cd. They better spoilers, and define words
with greater ease and accuracy.
Sd. They obtain practical knowledge of Geog-
raphy in almost half the time it requires Others
the newspaper has made them familiar with the To-
cation of all the important places, nations their gov
erRments and doings the globe.
4th. They are better Grammarians, for, having be-
come familiar with every variety of style, in the
newspaper, from the commonplace advertisement to
the finished and classical Grafton of the statesman,
they readily comprehend the meaning of the
text, and consequently analyze its construction with
great accuracy.
5th. They write better compositions, using better
language, containing more thoughts. more clearly
and connectedly expressed.
9th. Those young who have for years been
readers of the newspapers. always found taking
the lead in the debating society, exhibiting a more
extensive knowledge upon greater variety of sub
iects and expressing their views with greater uen-
cy, clearness and in the OF language
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

EvADING THE MAINE Liquor LAW. Some inge-
MUS devices adopted in Maine to evade the srin-
gent liquor law of that State. few days ago coffin,
at first supposed to contain the remains of some de-
ceased person. carried through the streets in Port
land but the suspicious of the police being excited,
it was opened, and 10 it was found be full ofbot-
ties of whiskey, which were Immediately con6scated.
1t is said wag who the operation remarked that,
contrary the usual course of things. the coffin in
this contained net the body but the spirit.
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Raleigh & CASTOR Rail Road.
January 20, 1852.

4 Meeting of the Directors of the Raleigh and
IA CASTOR Rail Road Company, held at CASTOR, on tho
29 January last, tho following instanents called
for per cent the LIST March, 1852 20 do on the
LIST of May; 90 do tho ls July; and 20 do. on the
LIST September.
For the convenience of the Stockholders, the Presi-
dent, Treasurer either of the Directors, will receive
and give receipts for nsalments. Interest will be al
lowed all anticipatsz and will be charged all de-
fered, payments.
The Stock of all delnqucnts on the LIST and End in
salmcnt, will be ADVERTISED for SALE if paid before
the lst of March
By order of the Board of Directors.
w. w. YAss, Treas.
Feb. ), 1852. 27-6w.
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,sa, oohET STOVES. The Milwaukee Advertiser says
sovs gentleman OF that city has invented spirit
any (Which which, while only foot square, will warm
small Is convenient for carriages, cars, and even
dav ones may he carried in ones pocket of cold
nisbs ana producing neither SCOT, smoke nor ashes,
we sue De made ornamental piece of personal
pint az watch or breast-pin. 1t only consumes a
'"' " alcohol per day.
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EXPERIMENTAL CULTURE.

EXPERIMENTAL CULTURE. Last year intelli
gent farmer in Murray county. made experiment
in corn culture which is worthy Of note. Four rows
were selected, some two hundred yards long; from
two, the fodder at the usual time gathered upon
the other two it was suffered remain unstTpped.
The corn upon the four rows weighed the same per
bushel but upon the two rows upon which the blades
were suffered to remain. two bushels gath
cred than upon the stripped rows.
Rome Goa. Courier.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

From DICKENS DAVID CoPPERFIELD ''She died, -
said Polly, and was never seen again for she was
cold ground Us said the child, shuddering again.
8. No, the warm ground, returned Polly" IS where
the ugly little seeds turned into beautiful flowers,
and where good people turn into angels and fly away
to heayen,''
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

The Common Council of New York have granted
to Mr. Riddle and his associates the of Reservoir
Square, about 400 feet square, for The erection Of a
Crystal Palace, in which make their contemplated
exhibition of the Industry of all Nations. They have
also appropriated funds for tagging the square and to
sustain complete constabulary force during the Pc
Rod of the exhibition.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

MELANCHOLY APPLETON. We learn with heartfelt
sorrow, that the Rev. HEzEKIAH G. LEIGH, Pres-
ding Elder of this District for the Methodist Episco
pal Church. has been visited with a severe attack of
Paralysis, by which his face has been drawn round
on his shoulder and the entire system prostrate1.
His long and useful Minister has thus
suddenly been brought close, and it is feared
that life itself will long survive this affective dis
pensation of Providence. Spirit Of the Age.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11
THE CHARL.oTTE MINT

Uncle Sam seems disposed to verify towards NORTH
OaroHna the scriPtura threat towards worse char
ae.er Tor while TO Virginia. (for instance,) which
main much In the way of federal emolument and Office,
more Is given but from North Carolina, which hath
not, Is taken away even that which she hath.
Inc Secretary of the Treasury, in his Report to
Tue present Congress, recommends the discontinuance
OF the Mint at Charlotte. The Honorable Secretary
may not be we'll informed of our State history and
prospects as those nearer home to it appears
Hi-umed recommendation, while people hard
at work, building railroad through the State, and
furnishing access by steam 10 Charlotte from the
North, as well as from the South. Charlotte will
soon be rendered convenient of from the COM
mercIal world. Besides, the original Involvement for
establishing the Mint in western North Carolina is
becoming stronger every day. The mining interest
Is oaily Increasing, in extent of operations impor-
lance and value to the community. This is the case
we believe, throughout the mining region of the
state. In our own county of Gulford mining never
mas been carried extensively and proftaby to the
iaooring community as at the present time. The
works at Hadgin Hill and at the McCulloch Mine,
| owned by company residing mostly In this county,
and chiefly superntended by energetic townsman,
James Sloan, Esq, present of enterprise,
and industry deserving the encouragement OF the
country, aye, and the countenance of Government
too, SO far facilities for coinage concerned
we understand that the Gulford gold is principally
Sent to our own Mint to be transformed into yellow
boys.'
We trust that Uncle Sam will pay 10 attention to
the advice of his Secretary but let his stay
with US and continue to set his marks upon gold.
Greens6orongh PATRIOT
Truly is it an /" il-timed" recommendation All
our mines in this REGION and;hey not few, are in
as successful operation before. The consid-
erations which led the establishment Of this Mint,
therefore, so far from diminishing in importance are
increasing every day. We the removal of
the Charlotte lint would subject the whole of w es-
tern North Carolina to serious Inconvenience.
Salisbury Waterman.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

re, Of =. THREE CENT PIECES. E. G. Dale, treasu-
ment TINE se United States Mint, contradcts the state
pended me coinage of three cent pieces was sus-
law o OF delayed in consequence of defect in the
dy issuoS on the subject The mint has alrea-
So % supply all demands for them in sums Of $40
mint %ioo' or their multipliers, the bags of the
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

HINTS TO BLAcksMlTHs. The cutting Of bars of
iron pipes with ch'seI, is laborlous and 'ardy
process. By the following mode the same end is
attained more speedily, easily and neatly Bring the
iron to white heat, and then fixing it in vice. APP
ply the common saw, which, without being turned
in the edge or injured in any respect will divide it
as easily as if it were carrot.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

ORIGIN CERTAIN WORDS. The bayonet tells
US that it was first made at Bayonne; damask from
Damascus; arras from the city IF the /;
cordOain from cordoya eurranls from Cornth i; the
guinea, that it was originally coined out of gold
brought from the African coast called. Such in
deed is the manufacturing progress Of England, that
we send calicoes and muslins to India and
the East; yet the words standing witnesses that
we imported these articles from thence for cali
co is from CaIicu, and muslins ttom MoussuI, city
in Asiatc Turkey. Trench.
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Charleston Ruces-Ouick Time.


CHARLESTON, Feb. 4. The Charleston COM
menced to-day, and were largely attended, wheR the
four mile of. John Cambell's horse Monte
won the first heat in the unprecedented time of
minutes ~ seconds. William Fl. Sinker's horse
JEFF Davis. however, took the purse, winning the
second and third heats. Time. second heat, 7n Ais
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

The Boston Traveller says: The medical world
be greatly interested at the present time on
of discovery in Surgery by Dr.. 6. Heaton,
of this city, wo after years of perseverance, has at
length succeeded in producing radical cure of Her
nia (rupture,) complaint which has heretofore baf-
fled the skill of the medical worId.''
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

Mr.. Walsh writes from Paris that s. Extravaganza
in Dress have heretofore had occasion to mention
never great under royalty as since we have
lived in republic. There are fabrics in silks and
satins high 90, 3d. and 40 dollars the yard the
dress without the making, amounts to from $500 tc
$780,
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Sentenced 10 Slavery.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 4. The Massachusetts ne
groes. who were arrested at Galveston, Texas, few
weeks since, Tor attempting to abduct slave, hav
been convicted and sentenced be sold into slavery
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11
NOTICE..
Feb. ), 1882.

IINAKEN up and committed to the Jail of Caswell
i County the 18th day of November, 1851,
negro who says his name is CAMBRIDGE, and
that he belongs by the of Joseph Passmore
of the State of Georgia. Said negro man is about SO
or 60 years DID, 10 inches high. had when
taken up coats under brown homesPun, the
white wool color with black collar, blue cotton
pautaIoons The end Of his has been disfgured
the left side by fighting The owner is requested 20 come
forward, property pay charges and take him away
or nc will be dealt with the law directs.
F. A. WILEY, Sheriff:
February LIST, 1859. 27-6In.
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An editor out west says ladies corsets from
feeling of instinct, having natural love of being
squeezed. We won't give the fellows name, for if
the ladies knew who he he would never talk
no more about corsets squeezing either for they
would destroy all the broom sticks in town but what
they would hurt him.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

PAINTING RooFs. The roofs ofal buildings should
be painted of as light color practicable. Dark
coors black, absorb the suns rays. warp the shin
giles, and render the garrett and upper rooms uncom-
fortaby hot.
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Ta1noeeeo Top:aL,I,,.


NASHVILLE, Feb. 2. The internal improvement
bill, for long time under discussion in the tw
Houses of the Legislature, passed the House inall
to day. 1t had previously passed the Senate.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

fellow who writes you an anonymous note. is
like puppy inside an enclosure, barking at you with
his nose under the gate.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

IN ercsNtnf Receipt for Coughs, Colds, &c., for
.7dttLs and Children. Paregoric, Syrup Squills, Sy
ruP ToIu, of each l OF. Syrup ofIpecacuanha, OF.
tea-spoonful occasionally through the day, and
at night whenever the cough is troublesome. Renew
this prescription, if necessary. Avoid hot and slim
ulatng drinks, live abstemiously, chiefly vegeta-
BILE and light soup diet. Guard against sudden chan
ges. from to the open air, and above all
things keep the feet dry.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11
500 Reward,

800 Reward.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, Negro man, aged
II about IS, about feet high. black complexion,
named WARREN DRAKE Carpenter by trade.
1t supposed he is making his way North
Carolina, where said boy raised. Possibly no il
deavoring get to Ohio. The above reward will be paid
for any information leading TO his detection.
N. G.. TROWBRIDGE.
January II. 1882. 9O6-wtaS3.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

STATISTICS OF GEORGIA. From abstract of the
Statistics of Georgia, compiled by authority of the
Legislature from the authentic records Of the nited
States for 1850, gather the following in
teresting facts.
There are in the State of Georgia, 4l,786 white
persons over twenty years of age who cannot read
or write. The county of Baldwin has the smallest
number in proportion to its PoPulaton-there being
only ten persons the age of twenty in the coun
ty, who cannot read write, out of population of
1881 and that is TO every 252 of her white
population. In Cherokee county there one thou
sand nine hundred and four persons who cannot read
or write, of total population of nine thousand
one hundred, and sixty one; two tenths of the
whole white population cannot read or write. There
in operation in the State, thousand four hum
bred and seven manufacturing establishments produ-
cling annually over $500.
There l45O schools colleges and academies in
the State, with thousand six hundred and twenty
two teachers and aggregate number of Al ,7O2 Pu-
pills. Amount realized by endowment, taxation, pub
lie funds and other sources. $329,5O9. Number of
Libraries, SIT, Volumes 1894. There are 1862
churches in the State owning property to the amount
Of ST. 104, 1872. Cost of support of paupers 28,245
Total real and personal estate 1884 ,66O.2I7' Num-
Der of Deaf and Dumb, 292; Blind, 256; Insane,
1913; Idiotic 547; Lunatc 17.--HHedgeUiAe Fedcr-
al Union.
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Democratic Meeting i'm Wake.
A MEETING of the Democrats of Wake County
"A will be held in the Town Hall, in Raleigh, Mon
day OF February Court, for the purpose of appointing
Delegates the State Convention and also to appoint
Delegates meet in Nashville elect Delegate from
this Congressional District the Baltimore Convention.
4 full attendance is requested.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
January 10, 1859. 22-
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-11

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. We learn from the Standard
that Prof Emmons, State Geoogist, left Raleigh on
Monday of last week, for the coaI-beds in the Deep
River region These coaI-beds exciting much at
tention about this time ard it thought best that
Prof. Emmons should visit them first. A thorough
examination and Report, the Standa I'd says, may be
expected.
We are acquainted somewhat with the region to
be examined and believe that few have yet dreamt
OF the mineral wealth embosomed in the earth about
Deep River and its tributaries. We expect the geo.
logical survey be made by Prof. Emmons to result
in immense benefit 10 the State.
Peterborough Argus.
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In DESPAIR. Sad was the heart Of Anthony Wig.
giles, he rushed from the presence of her to whom
me had offered his hearts best affections and who had
cruelty responded IS Go to grass" Never, false
one y! he shouted, and strobe fearful pace seek
consolation at Johns renowned eating house. AT frs
he in silence, but the delicious coffee inspired
his aching heart, that he called Bill, and thus burs
forth into song:
''Oh, yet another slice,
Oh help me to more gravy still,
There's naught something nice,
TO conquer care, grief to kill.
always loved bit of beef,
When youth, and bliss, and hope mine,
And now it gives my heart relief,
In sorrows darksome hour to dine''
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MERRY's MUSEUM. charming little work for
children. edited by the celebrated Peter Party, and
published at 81 year. Address S. t. Allen & Co..
II6 Nassau ST.. n. Y.
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4 Large lot of SHOES very cheap,
N for sale by r. II. SELBY.
Feb. 9. sS-
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\ FEW last Fail style Of Fine Hats,
n will be sold II. H. SELBY.
Feb. g. Is
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DLACKSMITH'S TOOLS. in sets, together with
bgeneral stock Of goods suit the will be sold
at reduced prices, to mako way for Spring Stock.
Il. II. SELBY.
Feb. 9. as
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A PRIME article of NEW CROP MoLAs-
IN SES, just received and for sale by the gallon
barrel. Il. II. SELBE.
Feb. 8. IS
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NORTH Carolina CassimereS---A few
~ pieces of this beautiful Goods, manufactured in
County, n. c., for sale by
T. II. SELBY.
Feb. 9. 2s-
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North Carolina Rail Road.

A LOT of Cotton Ia ggi,ls and Rope
IA yet on hand and for sale by Il. H. SELBY.
Feb 8. Is
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-10

the Dtr6t offers cof,e and crcsms fruits and flowers
md score OF other things Indeed the Dep6, has so
far out nd tie bsrTcon, that has LEI that Old forum
nowhere. Il =, as applied our modern thriving VII
sges, an obsoefe dcs. Now, every body hies 10 the
Dtpet II is the public drawing room of tic vilsgc
There are held daily the village social relnions Old
men eongregaie there 10 gossip and hear the pews
hus inessmen meet there To tTsde and tra.c; Young
men and msdens and villagers all OF high and low de
gree fock there when the tolls OF the day are ended 20
zee and be seen % chat and bow snd walk and salk
10 w elcome home friends who coming or 20 bid
idieu 10 friends that going; and % perske Of the
general social enjoyment OF the now daily village sorec.
| confess | am hoping great things Of our Dep5,s.
They are now decidedly my hobby. They have now
suTpsn,ed the suihor Of almost al OF our troubles
Our psople cot all Of their habits and their manners IN
olten times either 81 home or in the bar room Those
were he only places where nincteentwen,ieths OF
cur people ever met socially. The harroon made as
the drinking, smoking, chewing splitting, wssny hing,
uncnh people were, and the lonely 6rssde made
colo sim. awkward and unsocal As have now step
Ted cur OF the bar and getting little used 20 meet
ing socially at the depot see No reason why we may
not hope tor an Improvement in all those psrculsrs
tnat ~ snd oy we sha be prepared for library rooms,
picture galleries, and 20 until al last dYawng room
or even dinner party viii be less fearful than formerly
CAVITY cAA
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APRaYER FOR THE MILLION

iFof he rf1shsl
GoD OF the mountain, tod Of the storm.
God OF the flowers. God al the wormi
Hear US and hlCss us
Forrive Us, redress US
Breathe on our spirits Thy love and Thy healing.
Teach US content with Thy fsiherly dealing
Teach US 10 love Thee,
To love one another brother his brother.
And make Us az free
Free from Tic shacklcs OF ancient Tradition,
Free from The eensure Of man for his neighbor
Help u each one to fulfll bis true mission,
Ard chow Us tbs manly lis G0dlike 20 Labor
God Of the darkness, God OF the sun,
God Of tie besurful, God of ssch one
Clo,he Us and feed Va,
Hume us and lead US
Stow Us that Avarice holds Va in ,hrall-
That the land IS all Thine and Tnou siyest % al
Scatter our blindness;
Help us do right all the dsy and The night
To love mercy ard kindness;
Aid US to conquer mistakes Of the past
shcw US our future TO cheer US and arm US,
The upper, the better, the mansions Thou hast
And, God ofthe grave that the grave csnno,
hArmus j. r. ORroN.
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Grace Greenwood at Barns BIRTHPLACE.

On our way back 10 Ayr we called 10 see the
sister and neces OF Burns-Mrs. Begys and her daugh
ters-whO we had been assured were most kindly
cessihe 20 visitors This visit altogether the most
interesting ami gratifying event Of the day. Mrs Begs
lives in a simple but charming little eemOowercd
cottage, about mile from her birthplace, where all
who seek her with respectful interest. receive
teous and cordial welcome Ms. Beggs Il now about
eighty years of age but looks scarcely ABOVE sixty and
shows than the remains OF remarkable beauty.
Her smile could hardly have been sweeter, her eye
finer az twenty Her sight hearing and memory, seem
ladyhke, and she conyerses with intelligence and
animation, speaking with slight Scottish accent
Her likeness To Nesmhs portrait of her brother very
msTkeG-hcr eyes are peculiarly like the idea we have
of HE, both by pictures and descripion-large dark
lustrous and changing Those eyes shOne with new
brightness rs told her OF our love for the memory
OF her beloved brother. sympathy for his sorrows
and cur honor for his tree and manly spirit-when
ted her that the New-WoId, the Old bowed % the
mastery OF his genius, and were Gwsyed 70 smiles or
tears by the wOndrOus witchery of he song But when
spoke my admiration Of the monument and said.
"Whst JOY ii would have been 70 him. could he have
oreseen such noble recognition OF his greatness she
smiled M uIniuy. and rho K her head eaying. Al
rna3m in his proude,t moments my poor brother nsy
or dreamed Ct such thing" then added that his death
chamber daTkened and hi. death-scony drcpened
by and care and torturng fears for the dear
he was TO leave
Mrs Bscee SAYS that Ncsmts portrait OF her brother
Is the best, but that 10 picture could have done full u
tcc TO the kindhng and vsryng expression OF his face
In her daughters who pleasant and interesting
men, you trace strong family resemblance TO the
poet The three of Burns are yet living-.wo are
in the army and one has si'utiop under Government
81 Dumries All three are widOwegs When saw her,
Ms Beggs was expecting daily tue two young 81 the
soldier. who ~ often ss possible visit Ayr and cherish
rs tenderly as proudly the memory Of their father.