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THURSDAY MORNING, JULY IS. 1859.
she had eaten quite enough, and went to her

she had eaten quite enough, and went TO her
room. .-i1Jahs all 5flf a
1t wasn't long before Betsey saw plainly
that she was an unwelcome visiter At first
she was much greved and wanted to get back
home as soon as possible; but she very soon
changed her mind, and determined to stay.
just out of spite. They've invited me often
enough said she, land now I'll stay and tor
ment them all can to pay them for their de-
ceitfulness.' fe'G at l..a .tsnzai
The next morning after Betsey's arrival,
Matilda said she was slightly unwell, and
should stay in her room, but Betsey, who was
on the watch, detected her coming down stairs
beautifully dressed for shopping, and intending
to steal out without being noticed. Betsey i'm
mediately put on her bonnet and cloak, and fol-
lowed at short distance, until she saw her
enter splendid store, before which there were
many carriages, and beautiful ladies stepping
out OF them. When Matilda was fairly in.
and engaged with the elegant clerks, Betsey
came painting and putting, and pretending to be
frightened at what she saw, exclaimed, well,
l am sure-where in the name of wonder am Il
Is cousin Matilda Warren here! Oh, yes. !
see her now and elbowing away, she hurried
up to the place where Matilda stood. The
clerks exchanged smiles, and significant looks,
and the ladies seemed astonished. ss t,..-
II was afraid shouldn't find you, cousin
'Tilda,' says Beisey, for my head is al,nos,
turned with all this spendor. I'm glad TO
have chance though to see one of those
great New York shops. Why, there aint
nothing like il in our region. Deacon Giles
thinks his establishment is something pretty
"ice, but mercy! if he could only see this
You remember the old Deacon, don't you 2
But Matilda pretended not to hear her, and
was trying to make her escape. a-a hsl
Don't be in hurry, Tildar screamed
Belsey, want TO buy new calico dress for
myself and one for mother, and I'D like your
opinion But Matilda was already in the
street, and The fine ladies and clerks were
laughing heartily. She hurried home and
throwing herself upon the sofa, begun to sob
bitterly, with anger and vexation 'Oh,
am ruined she cried, 81 never can hold 10
my head in senteel society again. Such an
exposure, and before the very ladies' whose
acquaintance ] so much Coveted Oh, that
horrid country bore! III quit the city if
she stays another day"
'fll save you the trouble, my dear cousin
said BetseY, who came in as she spoke, and
whenever you wish TO ruraIize and rus,i-
cate in the country, you'll be perfectly wei.
come So saying she wen, TO her chamber,
and hastily packed her trunk, heartily sick
of the city and her city friends. Matilda
never visited US again. Ii WINS not long af
ter, that we heard of Uncle Warren's failure,
and that they we're obliged 10 give up their
fine house and furniture TO satisfy their cred
itors.
AS aunt Debby finished her story, her
knitting werk gently dropped into her lap,
and she fell INTO a state of dreamy musing,
while stole softly away to scriLble this
sketch of Betsey's visit to New York.
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AN OLD MAIDS wHrMslcALiTIEs-CAurIo
TO THE LADIES IN GENERAL.-Durioga re-
cent will cnse at the Prerogaiive Court, The
peculiarites of the late Miss Harriet Parkn,
Of Pentonvile, who died worth f27 900,
were detailed. She kept twelve or fourteen
dogs, some of which slept in her room and
blind one in her bed. Her drawing rooms
and chief apartments were filled with dog
kennels and carI-IoaJs of putrid vegetables;
while in some The boards had been rnken up
and cabbages planted between the joists.-
The house al length becume public nui-
sance. Among olher whims, Miss Parkn
took violent dislike 10 her next door neigh
Dor, the Rev. Mr. Hamilton and frequently sat
up all might drumming upon an old tray
IN order to disturb the genlenan's slumbers.
Another neighbor, Mr.. Gray, she relresen-
ted as kidnapper, and indnstriously circu-
lated the ru,nor that he killed and afterwards
boiled people who called upon him; and
that he did large business in exporting the
bones and OIL The amable Iadv's dress
was an old peticoat, and The upper part Of
her person was stitched up in decayed
drudger, with an aperture in it just sufficient
for the admission Of tie head.-Liurpooi
Times. -.n.r y.
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the people. SO fat as he could discover in favor
of sustaining the will. He engaged Judge Bal.
ley. an eminent counsellor of Tennessee to su-
perintend the case, to whose influence and ef-
forts much is due. Every obstacle known to
skilful practitioners in the law, has been thrown
in the way to defeat the will, and defer the tri
al. Chancery was resorted to for an injunction.
at one time the subscribing witnesses would be
absent; at another time. the judge, who was
subscribing witness, declined to testify in
cause over which he was presiding. At the
last May term of the court, however, the cause
came to hearing. and the will was fully es-
tablished. 1t lis stated-and it is circumstance
that appears somewhat singular-that the
mother who bore the illegitimate children was
not emancipated, nor remembered in the will :;
and, five are rightly informed. was Subsequent
ly sold oy the executors as part Of the estate
1t is stated that the old gentleman had pecu-
liar fancy as to names. For his sons he found
names exclusively among the Presidents, such
as Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, &c. for his
daughters, from the States, such as Louisiana,
Virginia, Indiana, Alabama, &C. Cincinnati
Gazette, July 2. .... ...
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Anecdote of Talleyrand.

Ihis illustrious diplomatist one day found
himself between Madame de Stael and Mad
anne Racamier, both intimate friends, both Gel
ebrated. s.,.
YOU say charming things to us both, but
which do you prefer = said Madame de Stael,
suddenly.
Madame, such question is veritable am
bush. Take care, tile penal code
Prince, no subterfnge here Which do
you prefer-my friend or myself, Come,
speak, is it The brunette or the blonde!'
1t will be her who will deign to honor me
with look dt{ ftat.s .i
What! still diplomatic Well, will put
the question in another form. Suppose, while
sailing on the Seine, This evening, the boat
should upset, and we should be In danger Of
drowning, which one would you help!'
Both at once, or the one who was in the
greatest Danger a,
But monseigneur, be frank for once in your
life! Suppose the peril be equally imminent! 9
Well, would give my right hand TO you,
Baroness, and the left to Madame Racamier.' >
But if you could save only one--one only
do you understand!'
cob, Madame, you who know so many
things, suppose you can swim,' replied Tai
leyrand.
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SINGULAR MoNoMANIA.-The Ne,o York
Tribune says, that in The second tier Of one
of our most popular theatres may be seen
every night (when she is on the stage) a tall,
nervous looking man, watching with lynx
eyed vigilance pretty and favori,e actress,
aud seeming at times as it he were about to
leap upon the stage ahd carry her off Upon
being questioned as to his anxiety, he is not
at all reserved; he replies frankly that he
knows that The theatre WILL ere long, burn
down that the fire will begin in the scenery
over the stage, when The iavcrte actress is at
The foot lights that he will then throw him
self upon the stage. seize her in his arms
and before the panic stricken and doomed
multitude shall have blocked up the doors,
he will escape with hiz precious burden. For
this act of heroism, he expects 10 be reward
ed with the hand and heart Of the fair crea-
ture whose beauty has so bewitched him.
This seems to be curious method, indeed
of wooing bride, but then many people
court and marry umier feelings no less ab.
surd and lunatic than these.
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! Dan's Cousins Dog.
4 have a bachelor cousin, said Da

have bachelor cousin, said Dan, who
is very near sightedj in addition 10 which
misfortune, he is cross-eyed. He had been
operated upon for strabismus, on the new
mode, but il only resulted in changing the
obliquiry 10 different direction, and he de-
signs, be says, 10 have it set back, for he likes
his old squint best, As said, however, he 10
very near sighted; don't think he ever saw
his big toe, and / nave seen him blot out his
signature with his nose, while writing it
But that is neither here nor ihere,' said Dan.
Cousin Joe had fayorife spaniel, hand.
some fellow with long dropping ears, and
eyes mat had remarkable humane expires.
son' lie was an affectionafe, faithful ani.
mai, and his masIer loved him as he would
have loved child Well. one morning last
summer, while passing down Broadway,I I
encountered cousin Joe wearing an unusual.
doletul aspect, aud on inquiry. / learned
that Dash was very sick and was going to
die I'll -tN
He acts very strangely snid Joe, .and
I've shut him up in the kennel
All says !, 'hydropIlobin, perhaps; won't
he drink p -A s+f 8-fa1 t-A'i ~
Like fish, said joe, but lie won't eat
Wont eaI p
Not m0Isel-noi a crumb--I'ye tried
him with everything; ] had a chicken broil.
ed for him yesterday and bultered, hnd be
wouldn't touch il.
Well, that 10 strange said /, show long
has he been in that condition.
This is The fifth day. replied Joe, looking
very serious, 'and the poor fellow can hurdly
stand.' 'at
We were not far from Joe's house at this
time, and proposed 10 visit his patient. TO
which he gladly ass.pted, and led The way
uiiering many un enconiuin on faithful Dash.
and expressing his fears that he nigh: not
find him alive.
rWell,' confined DAM WE went In and
went TO the kennel; and Dams face grew
redder and redder. Went 10 Ihe kennel,
and there was the tlog-ha la = ha there
was the doe-ho! ho hoi-with a great
wire muzzle on his iii jawr and then fol.
lowed finale guffaw, long. loud aud sono-
rous. '
Poor Dash, continued Dan, recovering
his breath, how murh worse Than Tantaus,
had been thy lot. No sooner had loosed
his muslicator than he fell to eating like a
iamlshed wolf, and cousin Joe said he re.
membered now directing lis man TO procure
the muzze-but bis servant had been dis
charged on the next day for some offence,
and the Circumstance had quite escaped his
memory.-N. Y. Literary World.
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MISCELLANY M Y.
rs For the Eastern Times
Christian Ins truction from the
chair of Philosophy,

The humble heart does not look to the high
places ofthis world for the Strengthening its
faith, but nevertheless, in the exercise of true
christian benevoence it will rejoice when those
places are filled by men who are bold to avow
and 10 teach as part of their philosophy and
the foundation of it, any of the most essential
doctrines of the christians faith.
In the lectures of M. Victor Cousin, deliv-
cred in Paris to class of some 1000 students,
on The history Of modern Philosophy, the last
Of which have but lately been translated and
published by Appleton & Co., NY, while
speaking Of the fact that all systems of philos-
ophy have sprung from the bosoms Of the reli-
gion prevalent in the age in which they have
originated, the learned professor held the fol-
lowing language =" Christianity is the last
religion which has appeared upon the earth ;
it is the end of the religious movements of the
world, and with it all religion is consummated.
In fact, Christianity, so little studied, so little
understood, is nothing less than the summing
up of the crown of the two great religious
systems which reisned by turn in the East and
in Greece. The religion Of God made man,
on one side, elevates the soul towards Heaven,
and at the same time teaches him that his du-
ties are in this world. The religion ofthe man
God gives an infinite price to humanity. Hu-
manity is then something very great, because
ii has been chosen as the receptacle and the i'm
age of God. Christianity is also religion
eminen,ly human, eminenily social. Do you
ask proof of this! What has been the result
of Christianity and christian society Modern
liberty, representative government" H.
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DIscovERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA. The
Whitehduen Herald gives the following infor-
nation respecting the first discovery of gold
in Australia: The firsI piece was found BY
native. He was bushman. The scale
of intellect Of the Australian is remarkable
ior its lowness. Seeing his master counting
lot of sovereigns, he said he had found
piece OF yellow stuff far bigger than sil
those together. which he had hidden, and
would bring it to his master. If he would
give him new sui, OF corduroy. The. bar
gain was struck, after which The man went
aud produced a lump of Golconda, weighing
1O6 lbs, and valued at f5, OF As. cd.
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THE LIONS FEAR OF MAN.-LicItehsrci
says that the African hunters avail themselves
OF the circumstance that the lion does not
attempt to spring upon his prey until lie has
measured the ground, and reached the dis
lance of ten or twelve PAGES when he lies
crouchiDg OH the ground, gathering himself
up for the effort. The hunters never fire at
lion till he lies down al this short distance
SO That they can aim directly at his head
with the most perfect certainty. Aud il a
person has the misfortune 10 meet lion, bis
ouly hope OF saftey is TO stand perfectly still,
even though the animal crnnches TO spring
the spring will not be hazarded if The man
has only nerve enough TO remain rnotionless
rs a statue. and'1ooks steadily in The eyes of
the lion. The animal hestares, rises slowly,
retreats some steps, looking earnestly about
hlm-lies down-again retreats till having
thus by degrees quite got OUT Of what he ev-
idently considers The magic circle OF mun's
influence, he takes flight in the utmost haste.
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A GOOD oNE.-Meddling with others sone>
times brings US into scrapes, and thereby ono
of the elders ofa church made I" bad worse"
A young fellow entered the church took his
seat with his hat on. An elder noticing il,
stepped up and requested him to take il off.
His request not being complied with, he
came TO the young man second time, and
seeing he still hesitated, gently lifted il off,
when to his (the ellers) chagrin, out rolled
quart Of shdgbarks on the floor, making rath-
er more noise than was consistent with the
rules ofthe church. "Man," quietly respond
ed the youngster, looking compcsediN see
what you have ,lone."
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PoMMADE DE SEvILLE-This is simple bur
efficacious preparation much in request with
Spanish ladies', for removing from the face
the effects of the sun. The following is tho
recipe Take equal paris Of lemon juice
and white of eggs. Beat the whole together
in vanished earlhen pipkin, and set on a
slow fiee. Stir the fluid with a wooden
spoon ill it has acquired the consslence Of
soft pomatum. Perfume it with some sweet
essence, and before you apply it carefully
wash the face with rice water.
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Where = cried the startled wife.

AN ENcouNTER WITH Boa. Mr.. Mason,
in his recently published work, Pictures in
Mexico relates the following circumstances
which occurred 10 him while lettering along a
shady path in the forest 81 stepped aside for
a moment TO admire rich tutt of purple flow
ers, my mule having plodded on about eight or
ten yards ahead, when, as turned from the
flowers towards the path, sensation as of a
flash of lightning struck my sight, and saw
brilliant and powerful snake winding its coils
round the head and body of the poor mule. At
was large and magnificent boa, of black
and yellow color, and it had entwined the poor
beast so firmly in its folds that ere he haa
time to utter feeble cry he was crushed ano
dead. The perspiratinn broke out on my lore,
head as thought of my narrow escape anu
only remaining moment to view 'ne move,
men,s of the monster as ne began 70 uhcoi,
himself I rushed through the brushwood and
did no, consider myself safe until ! was free of
the forest
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A Doctor as is a Doctor.

A country physician was called upon to Wis.,
it young man afflicted with the apoplexy.-
NJ D. Bolus gazed long and hard, felt his
pulse and pocket, looked at his tongue and his
wife, and finally gave vent to the following
sublime opinion:
i think he's gone feller.'
mo, no.' exclaimed the sorrowing wife,
do not say that
Yes, returned Bolus, lifting up his hat and
eyes heavenward at the same time. Yes,
do say so; there arn't no hope, not the least
mite; he's got an attack of nj hill fit in his lost
frontis-'
Wherer cried the startled wife.
In his lost fronts, and he can't be cured
without some trouble and great deal of pains.
You see his whole planetory is deranged, fnst-
ly, his vox populi is pressin on his ad valo-
retm secondly, his cutacharpial cutaneous has
swelled considerably, if not more; thirdly,
and lastly his solar ribs are in concussed
state, and he arn't got any money, and conse-
quenty he is bound to die.
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Horace Mann expressed an importent truth
happily when he said, in his leciurs the other
evening, KNIVES and forks and hooks and
eyes might az we'll quarrel about equality
% man and woman
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The Albany Knickerbocker tells ofa young
man who died in that cily Of disappointed
ambition, as he wanted 10 wear high shirt
collar and his mother wouldn't let him.
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Soar FOR Mouse HoLEs.-A lump Of hard
sonp is The best thing TO stop ,nouse, rat I,
cockroach, or an ani hole. Dirty bIutes OF
all kinds, have an antipathy 10 soap.
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KNorrY PorNr.-. Say Jack, can you tell
us what's the best thing 10 hold two pieces
ofrope together ? 'lgness knot.'-Lantern.
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P OsLIT I C A l..
Third Congressional District.

Third Congressional Dlstrlct.
The following, upon the subject OF the I'M
happy divisions existing in the third district,
in regard 10 the proceedings at Thomastop,
on the 25ih of May last, we copy by request,
from the Lincoln Democrat: TsH
Account of the doings Of the Waldo Caucus
held at Jo,dan' S Hall. in Thomaston, on the
25th Of May, and The meeting held at The
same place The day fotloWing.
On the morning Of the 25h of May, the
day fixed for the dsricr convention TO meeI,
u member OF the Waldo delegation posted
upon one of the pillars of the Georges Ho-
7e," al Thomaslon, the following notice:
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LAUR1NBURGH HIGH SCHOOL.
RICHMOND COUNTY, N. G.


NHE undersigned Committee will receive applications
for Principal Teacher take charge of the above
Institution. The buildings which spacious and con-
venent situated in healthy and pleasant neighbor
hood and will be prepared for the reception of Teacher
and Students early in July next when the institution is
expected to go into operation. ..e. ......
''Laurinburgh high School" is gotten up by joint
stock company, who intend making it, what its name i'm
ports High School, of the first order, in which boys
can get thorough and complete English and Classical
education in the country, without going to College or
should thew have the and the inclination to do
they will be well prepared enter College far advanced
consequently will be expected to apply who may
not be fully qualified conduct such school. is also
indispensable that the Teacher shall be gentleman not
only of the necessary scholastic attanments for nstruc
ton of YOUTH but also of undoubted moral and religious
demeanor. A gentleman of small family, of some
peence in teaching would be PREFERRED who might board
of the Students and enjoy the queness and retire.
ment of his freside, in large and commodious
specially prepared far that purpose. salary OF
at least Eight Hundred Dollars will be secured to him
the year to be divided into Sessions of five months
each
The selection ola Principal from among the applicants
will be made the 10Th of June next, Immediately at
ter which the successful will be Notified and arrange
ments made institution will into operation
early in July next practicable.
By addressing either of the undersigned Laurel Hill
Springfield Post Office and further information desr-
ed in regard the premises will he promptly given.
DUNCAN McLAURIN,
JOHN G. McLAURIN, Conn.,
DANIEL c. McINTYRE,>
Laurinhurgh May 8, 1852. 54-5t
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NEW ROCKS.

T IFE and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord
Cockburn, of the Judges ofthe Court OF Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery or Yearbook Of
Facts in Science and art for 1852.
The Power of Christian Benevolence illustrated in
the Life and Labors OF Mary Lyon.
Austria in lS4S'49, containing full account of the
Revolution in Hungary and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire, by
VIM. Fl. Stiles, Late Charge D'Afairs of the u s. at
Court of Vienna
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States, including the Declaration OF lnde
pentlence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory ascendency,
by Jno. P. Kennedy, author of the 6 Swallow Barn.,
vol. vo., unfor m with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Winfred
Hervey.
Works of Daniel Webster, 6 vols s
Tho Works of Stephen DIN, D. D., LID, Late Pre-
sden of the Wesleyan University, containing Sermons
and Sketches.
Hand Book of the English language, by R. G. Latham
M. D., F. S.
Queechy. by the author of the Wide, Wide World.
Pyrmhurst his Wanderings and ways OF thinking, by
Donald Mcleod.
Romanism at Home; Kirwans Letters to Chief ustce
fancy. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeifer's voyage round the World
Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machinists Poems by Matilda.
Ban Gauthiers Book of Ballads.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh N. c.. June 9th, 1852. Ga
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

T B. BARRETT & ]. D. NEWSOM, Having
y purchased Mr. Thomas w. Hodens interest in
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands, Tenements
will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business
they now putting in operation a set of Wooden
Machinery for the purpose of manufacturing
W"OOLE.V GOODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
in order the ensuing season. which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool, but enable planters get
Domestic WooIens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality.
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics, and will endeavor to merit public patronage
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton. March 25 1851. Aft