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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13
GEORGE A. PIKE,

Sunday Morning, J nov. 10, 1853
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13

u Returns Of tho oleotien in Nat
York show, that the whole wing tiele
has been successful in that State.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13

A Ngw AsnmoAN VOCALIST II
is stated that private letters from Eu-
rope fpaak most highly Of The great
pfogress made by Miss Mag,.of Wash
ington, who has been for two years
pursuing severe course Of study, with
a view to become an operate singer.
1t il supposed she will mike her debat
in one Of tlla European capitals, at the
next musical season.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12
Stokes COUNTY, Oct 4. 1853.

Mr.. EDITOR: In your paper of the 2Sth ultimo is
an account of public meeting held in the Court
House in Danbury, on the 18th of September, being
vention at Patrick G. H., Va, held short time
since. When 1 first read it supposed it to be
hoax, but having seen the proceedings pub
Hshed in two other papers, must conclude there was
meeting of sort really held some aohere in the
renowned village of Danbury, about the time men
toned, and for the purpose aforesaid, but that the
meeting was held in the Courthouse, or that the
people generally were informed of the intention of
holding such meeting was mistake Sometime in
the month OF August communication appeared in
one OF the Lynchburg papers proposing to hold an
Internal improvement Convention at Patrick G. II
Va on the 26th September, for taking into consid-
Grafton the propriety of extending turnpike road
from Floyd G. H., by Patrick c. H., to the North
Carolina line, to connect with the proposed plank
road from Greensborough, via Madison, to the Vir-
gnia line, and suggesting to the Counties interested
In Virginia and North Carolina to send delegates ;
soon after public meetings held in Greensboro
and Madison appointing delegates and expressing an
earnest desire to build plank road to connect with
the proposed road in Virginia.
Now, Mr.. Editor, perhaps you may not be aware
that we have in this County few individuals who
have an inordinate desire of seeing their names in
print-who wish to be considered the aoAoLe of Stokes
COunty-who boast of their means, and their great
influence with members of the Legislature and of
Congress--who wish to produce the impression that
they are all the world and the rest of mankind ~
and hope with the aid of few baekings to accom-
plish wonders.
Now, Sir, as to the great meeting that was heldin
Danbury, it was not in. the Courthouse, as pub
lshed, but In a Storeroom in an unfrequented part
OF town, early one morning before Court met, and
before any person scarcely had time to come in from
the country, and which was composed ofthe Chair
man and his faithful Saneho the Secretary, and
about seven eight other persons, happening in by
accident Resolutions were passed In favor of a rail-
plank or turnpike road from Winston by Danbury
TO the Virginia line, &c.
ddsnot wish to be understood as being opposed to
plank or turnpike road from Winston, by way of
GermaHtoh and Danbuzy, to eonAect vita the Viz
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12
Murphy, Cherokee, n. c., Sept. 81, 1853.

SACRrLEGIoUs DISTURBANCE We have Just heard
of vlainous transaction pcrpetrated in this city,
which satisfies us that there is many "bad young
men" IN our city as there years ago. Mr.. -,
the pastor of of African churches is celebra
ted for the fiery and suphurous quality of his pull
pit eloquence. Three rowdyish young gentlemen had
sometimes crept into the gallery of the sanctuary
where Mr.. -- othciates, for the very naughty
purpose of amusing themselves with the devotional
exercises of the colored minister and his congregation
Observing that the jealous preacher dealt very much
in pyrotechnic illustrations these wicked youths de-
tcrmned to give the audience something practical in
the same way /; and, with this Intention they pro-
cured the handle of tin adle the hollow of which
they filled with 'wld fire." preparation made by
mixing gunpowder and water, and then drying the
sufficiently to admit ofignition. The trio, pro-
vided with this dabolcal contrivance took their
tOmary position in of the gallery, near the
pulpit, and waited for favorable opportunity to il
lustrate the sermon with blazing exhibition That
opportunity offered them. The speaker
had just commenced sentence with, "Sposen de
devil was to pear now mongst you wicked nlggers,
with blaze of fire wrapped around him jes like a
cloak 2' when the young sinners touched off their
fire works with friction match, and directed the
muZzle of the tin tube towards the preachers desk.
Instantly terrific crepitation was heard, and the
whole pulpit was enyeoped in "a dense cloud OF
smoke, relieved by shower of sparks and lurId
glare of blue fire that would have established the
reputation of new pantomlme. The congregation,
with wild Shrieks and ordinations of "De debl has
come for sartin y! &c. rushed towards the doors;
but in that trying moment the appearance of the
preacher himself indeed was spectacle of moral sub
Unity. His shining black face appeared with undis
turbed serenity amidst the cleaning horror of his
sulphurous canopy, as he shouted out, 'Blaze away
Satan blaze away don't you you can't silc dis
chicken, no how you can fix it'll" His noble exam
pie encouraged some of the senior members of the
church to stand thsir ground against the demoniac
Illumination, and the three ilnps and agents of the
evil one were detected and secured while attempting
to escape In the hands of the law they viii find
that people who play such fantastic tricks with fire
works, are likely to iburn their fingers, y
albany Transcript .
A CHARAcTERIsT1c LETTER. Commodore Tatnall,
in letter to friend at Augusta, says he has read
his own obituary with great pleasure, and adds :"
teen days D but if no relapse occurs shall get WELL
My heart is confident, and keep my flag taut up
TO the peak
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

WHITE MOUNTAINS. The White Mountains doomed
up yesterday morning in all their glory. The whole
group up in the dress ofmid- winter behind the
green drapery of rich forests just putting the
crimson tints of autumn 1t and glo-
rious sight such have been painted of Chimborazo
Never since we have known the White Mountains,
have seen them in such grandeur.
The sun in a cloudless sky. Not speck of
cloud mist appeared in all the heavens, till nearly
ten o'clock Repairing to the observatory, could
discern, with the naked eye, extent ofeld of for
est, and mountain ranges, beyond what had ever oc-
CURED before. Thousands before this have admired
the splendid panorama at the observatory; but we
think no one has ever before seen under a Septem-
Der sky such contrasts the eye took in from this
point of sight yesterday morning. From the noun
tain summit to the Oceans shore, one vast car
pet of interviewer colors; and Kiarsarge and the
Franconia Mountains well defined as Mount
Washington. Pleasant Mountain seemed just be-
meath feet while the Ocean spread out in the dis
lance, like lake of silver.
Years may pass before another day like this shall
come round. We never before such spectacle
of beauty, ofgrandeur, ofsubmity. The rich foil
age of autumn seemed literally entwined around a
monument of snow! To use the language of Macau-
ley, "roses bloomed the verge of the avalanche !"
Portland "tStGte Of Name
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

How TO PRESERVE EGGs. Take half inch board
of any convenient length and BREADTH and pierce it
full of holes (each II inches in diameter) as you
can. A board two feet and six inches in length, and
one foot wide, has five dozen in it. say twelve
of five each. Then take four strips two inches broad
and nail them together edgewise into rectangular
frame of the same size as your other board. Nail
this board upon the frame and the work is DONE un-
less you choose to nail heading around the top.
poultry house, the small ends down, and they viii
keep good for six months, if you take the following
precautions. Take that the eggs do not get wet
cool room in summer and out of the reach of frost
in winter. If two boards be kept once can be fill
ling while the other is empty ing.
English 4fgricuIturul Gazette
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

PAYING FOR THE MISCHIEF Mr. Fluent, of Ian
caster City, Pa whose wife was killed on the New
Haven railroad, at Norwalk, last spring. and himself
much injured, has been paid SIC, 600 by the compa-
ny, the Inland City says as remuneration for the
loss and injury he sustained The damage already
paid by this company for the injuries inflicted by the
Norwalk catastrophe would more than maintain
proper and efficient Superintendent over the whole
route, whereby such accidents would be prevented
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

ginia road II believe such a road would be 90
benefit TO the citizens Of large portion of ba gres
the building of that road would not preve1 EOua
being constructed east of Danbnry, via Mad;so on
Gfeensboroug and also one in the western son 70
Fsystsps s. 0R m with the plank road S
people are opposed to these secretmeetings IL; IL
one held at Danbury. gotten up by, and conn aAe @
OF few persons, string of acs1dg resoIptoIpN
long as the charges preferred against " arrou
tngs adopted purporting to be the Sentiments !.
have such proceedings published in half doza u he
papers to crafty their vanity and to see Their News
in print. ''r hsHs
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

Al LEcrDRE 10 MIsERs The Louisville Journal in
sDeaking of the death of Robert g. Shaw Of Koston,
and commencing the broad Violence of his char
acter and conduct to the and imitation
of all of wealth, makes the following onthe fol-
Fly of boarding up the means of such vast useful
ness
70 man that boards up his money, or uses it to
make vain display of wealth. such. as his neghbOrs
are not able to make may be courted by toadies or
admired by the silly, but cannot be esteemed by
those whose Judgment is sound Such man has
the means of doing extensive good and he fails to do
it. He neglects his essential duties, like all others
who fail in the performance of duty, he becomes sin
fu, and his sinfulness must be expiated.
''About the most pitiable and despicable wretch
is he who labors to accumulate money for the mere
sake of money, and who cngs to it with unrelenting
tenacity, until disease comes upon him, and death
becomes very certain result Such person who
has not the heart, although he has the means to be
generous is really very poor. He cannot spend mon
ey though he has it in abundance. He does not use
it, and by his possessing it without making of it.
his moral feelings become corrupt, and his nober
and finer sensibties are withered up He is wreck
in heart and in mind, with nothing but money on
which to repose He may be met with smiles it is
true; for unfortunately, persons to be found of
such mean nature to throw themselves at the feet
of wealth; but the homage of such people is insult
ing for is directed to the idols externas and does
not imply the existence of the quality that is not
thorough contemplate. The worshippers of NAM
mon afflicted with that poverty of spirit which
wise would not have for the wealth of Cr;esus,
ing. The victim of avarace would probably be the
meanest worm that crawls along the pale of life,
were it not for the fact that he has idolators who
are, if possible, more degraded than himself
"a man who is making money ought to be most
especially careful to guard against that ncalcuiabe
curse, the intense love of money. If he at any time
feels the hideous worm of avarace gnawing at his
heartstrings let him turn short about and direct all
his energies towards the extrpaton of the fatal dis
which has made its appearance in his bosom.
Let him change his without any hesitation or
delay avarice, like oriental conquerer, will soon
utterly devastate his whole nature, and leave him
thing to be dcspised and spit upon In this course
his safety lies and he cannot neglect it without ire
parable injury. Could the foul and blistered and
blackened heart of victim of avarice be
posed to others in all his hideous deformity, there
is no man who would not loathe it, and who would
not sllun like calamity as he would the plague 1t
is indeed, worse than the plague famine, for the
man who would accept continuance of life on con-
dton that he should surrender his heart to the do
mnion of avarice, would be the most absolute of all
fools
Nobody happy avaricious man. The
wisdom and justice of Heaven have forever rendered
the union of human comfort and avarice impossible"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

"FATHER, THY WILL BE DoNE," How much is
comprehended in that short petition, yet how often
it is passed carelessy by those unmndu of its
extensive import. 1t is the prayer " our Father"
taught US, and it teaches to place implicit conf
dence and reliance in &c Him who ordereth all things
we'll"
The dispensation of Providence may sometimes
seem severe and gust to us, especially when we
cannot discover tine silver lining to the cloud, yet
should not murmur, for it is evident that the will
of Supremacy wise and benefcient Creator is differ
ent from the creatures of earth, earthly.
How sweet from human lips sound the words;
" Father, thy will be done' when almost bowed
down with woe and sorrow, weak and erring man
breaths that pathetic petition. heard the prisons of
lone widow, when at nightfall her earnest suppl
cations assembled to the Throne of Grace for the pre-
servation of her only son, who was mariner tossed
on the restless pillows of the tempestuous ocean
Father, may thine own angels hover near him, to
watch him and keep him from evil may his life
be preserved that he will make glad the heart OF
her who truly loves him. yet Father if is thy will
that he should find in the coral depths of ocean
grave,-then, Father, thy will, and not mine, be
DONE"
OH the trusting confidence of that humble sup
plcants prayer! Closely did the heart of that moth
er cling to her child-her only child. She had
watched in its infancy the unfolding of new beauties
and the budding of his and sh looked
with brilliant antcipations to the future when that
youth should become noble man.
He roamed far from homo and his native land, Wis
tied the shores of Italias sunny Cline the home of
poetry anu OF song; anu IneH Speu away oFcT IHe
blue waters of the Mediterranean, which were des-
tined to be his resting place forever, received
another deposite and,
Down countless fathoms, down he sunk to sleep,
With all the nameess shapes that haunt the deep"
Yet the mother, sorrow stricken and bereaved, was
comforted, for she knew that it was her heavenly
Father that chastened her; and with subdued spirit
she softly said: Father thy will be done"
Confding and trusting is thy faith, forlorn mother
and may we be led to follow thy example, so that if
irr1rna in aOfS0 ho
due with strength to say Father, thy will be
DONE" AL6a7aY TRANSCRIPT.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12

NOTICE.-W1SHINGT TO ABANDON FARMING
altogether propose to sell my tract of land containing
$40 acres Immediately Roanoke River six miles below
CASTOR The lands the best the Roanoke cannot be
overowed, and web adapted to the cultivation of Wheat
Tobacco, or Cotton onehaf of which is in fine state oil
Pasturage or cultivation comfortable Dwelling and out
houses Price $80 in payments to suit purchasers ana
II likely young negroes raised said plantation together
with present years crop Corn Cotton &c. &C. Those
wishing to view the premises will call on b. Moore home
BALLARD MOORE.
Mount Pleasant, Northampton,
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g. "a REWARD PROCLAMATION, D
STATE OFNORTH CAROLINA. NASH &c

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NASH CUlN,
- TY.-Comt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions August
Term 1s5SJohn Harrison as Executor of Henry Harrison,
deceased, James Harrison and others. Cayeat Will
1t appearing to the Court that the following persons
of kin of the Tesator Henry HARRISON onesdnts Of
the State, to-wt: Benjamin Mason, Mark Mason William
Quinn and wife Mary, Sampson Harrison and Others CHI
dren and Representatives Of Benjamin Harrison deceased
brother of the tesaor publication is therefore ordered in
the standard paper published the City of Raleigh for
six weeks for said parties to appear next Of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions to be held for the County of Nash
the Courthouse, in the of Nashville on the smd
Monday of November next to witness the proceedings
lation to the probate of the Will of the sad Henry Harrison
Witness G. w. Ward Clerk of said Court Office in
Nashville the second Monday in August 1885, and the
G. w. WARD, c. c. c.
September a6. 1853 lPr adv. s5.621NT s0-fw.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12
ii oUIsBURG CoACH FAcToPV7 :

n OUISBURG COACH FACTORY -
- DER to keep pace with the conyeniences of IN o.
tenth century the pleasure seeking part of the ue ns
mong other important Improvement have copcud
Wheels; and we ever willing to eoniTa move
can to promote the happiness and comfort of our all
and at the same time do Justice to ourselves NJ IWmen
avail ourselves of the present opportunity To
public that still continue, with increased he
pursue the business of making Wheel VebcI
variety, shape and style, from Wheel Barron eve!
"Princely Chariots.p upk
From the liberal patronage that we have bo,0,.s
celVed for which we tender our unfegned tbanfS
for continuance of the same, we have been anu hop
induced to procure the services of some of b and
to be found in America @ lAl Is nov
AS we are determined that no establishment so,, 49,
sons Dixon line snail excei our work in ueatnese
bl1ty and style; we hope, therefore, for The ft uGa
persons willing to buy Carriages will consJ that
interest and the interest of the section of con r own
they live, and instead of sending their money oH Which
where they often get but scant rum nome
for it, that they will spend at home anon no thanks
who raised among Them where it will Sill; friends
circulation. Then give us call tbrong III sun De kept il
to your neighbors, for motto is Quick s you owe
prohts and we teei assured that we cannot fail t &
any person who IS disposed TO ride at his on ~ please
any of the following named Vehicles which we bhse
on hand and expect to continue to keen fr nave now
same sort on hand at all times Six seat Cbort VI Inc
seat Rockaways two seat Rockaways natot 5 four
Buggies with and without tops also Sulkas of axle
nnSn; All knas Oh Marriages made to order and harness
any shaped horse that is use by either ab ana nj
American. @Ai"O' Ahdien
Therefore young there is no necessity to po ,d
Since in Sulky you cGn ride; ~ 81 S'tiue
And if Lady home you'd like to BRING
Buggie is the very thing.
Men who have three or four children-and wifi.
They could find nothing better than Rocknway to s
their life; ~ lave
They go to preachin twice week,
And go in style that is cheap and neat
Older with daughters that watering places %
For pleasure health, and make show Q"
better thing for them than six seat Chariot we capDs
tell, '
Though probably Clarence Coach would suit as well!
If all these riding establishments you wish to see
You can find them by calling
BOBBITT & MINATREP.
Repairing done that will last long,
At the shortest notice neat cheap and very strong,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-12
October Sd, 1858. 92w6w.

HALL, Is53.-THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR THE
past two weeks been receiving his usual large supply
FALL, AND WINTER GODS, comprising varied assert
ment for the Fan and Winter trade which has been pur
ased invariably for Cash and which he the pup
lie generally he furnish at prices please: His SO
consists OF neary every thing wanted by the Farmer anu
Mechanic, also the City Trade, and would respectfully III
vite all to an examination of the same. --,,,,ox
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HREAT ATTRACTION 1.-THE CELEDRATTD
IN CAROLINA TWINS, will be exhibited al RALEIGH
during the Agricultural Fair
These Children have been pronounced by Physicians the
most Interesting Specimen OF Humanity seen or record
ed, and one which must command UaiUersqt Attention
They born in Columbus county, North Carolina and
healthy, active and for their age UNUSUALLY INTEL
LIGENT They are Joined toge Their at the back by The
union of the tsco pneS one making the connection much
more intimate than that of the SIAMESE TWINS
Many Physicians have examined them and all agree in
heard of Some of their be;ng in common u'v se
others perfectly distinct often the case that one
child is PLAYFUL AND ACTIVE while the others FAST
ASLEEP.
Most visitors have expressed surprise to find them
PERT and CUNNING with such Intelligent happy faces
Call at once if you would miss the opportunity Of
ing the GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE as You may
I" Aeer look atpona their like Ggaiasg
Doors open from o'clock A NJ to u NJ for Ladies ant
from 2 p. NJ, to 4 for Gentlemen.
~ Admission 90 cents
BR0WER & SHELTON.
Raleigh. Oct z. o0fF
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