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o. FR"w LANE SuPERIoR.-We had the
pleasure Of a visit this morning from r. Jack
son, ESQ, Agent Ct he Marquette Iron Com
plnr at Carp River, L1kc Superior lie left
Carp River about two weeks ago, came by dog
tranto MenonOnce, 100 miles, then took slsigh
for Green BY and tie stages to Chicago Mr..
J. stopped a few days on the way, aud thinks
the winter Journey can now be made from Carp
River to Cleveland IN about eight or nine days.
Mr. jackson speIks Of the tall and winter wei
tier at Lake Superior as very fine The fIll
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

GfFThe Emperor Nicholas breakfasts on a
cup OF tea and a rusk dlEes on little fish,
outlet or a chop, with biscuit and glass of
sherry and water, In the evening he takes \
cup Of tea. He suffers from an internal dis.
ease, and IS obliged to be atstemous
Then what is the use of being an Emparsr,
after all: With table loaded with every lux
ury, with cellars stocked with the choicest
wines, he is obliged to live as moderately as u
man with an income of thousand dollars
year, ard SAFE glass OF sherry and water, he
might as well be uhG r the Maine law, as to be
jhe Emperor of all the Russits. lie can max,
laws for his subjects AS he plelses but nature
ms made law that is as binding upon him AZ
upon the meanest scrf IN his domnlons. lie
may put to death those who dlsobey his laws,
but he dlsobeys, with equal pc.ll, those unI r
which he lives. 4 good appetite ard health to
make It's qualification safe, would L. FOury ex.
changed for imperial honors.
The best guitts Of God are nee to a.! hs
creatures The free air Of heaven, the ire
water that springs from the earth. taste a. fresh.
ly and as sweetly to the poor mln 4, 10 the rich.
Exercise inIgoratea hlm. sleep rrireshes Inn,
the beauties OF nature delight hin as well, aui
in this happy country, at least, the power ot iG-
tclecull and moral improvement l. as greI Il.
As hu ninIty progresses, the difference bct~ cen
an Emperor and GO umon ual grows less ant
less - Prol taence JoHr"G!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

C. THE RACE NOT ALWAYS TO THE
SwlFr.-AN OFFICE SEEING ANEcpoTE-
In the earlier stage Of President Poks admin
,Gtrat.on, a distinguished Senator fro n one of
the southern states appeared before lis Excel
lency, and exhibiting two written documents
SAID they were the petitions of two different
individuals for the office Of Collector Of c.r.
tIin port. The Senator stated that both per-
sons were his personal friends they were
each equally capable of filing the statlon---and
that the appointment of either would give sa,is-
fiction to the friends of the administration in
the section for which the appointment was in
nded; but that It 80 happened o1,y sne of
the applicants was in " Washington pleading his
claims and making efforts to obtain tie place
the other being at home, like respectable
and good citizen, attending tc his business
The president examined the petitions, rehc cted
moment, and after lnqIrlng and receiving Az
answer as to which Of the applicants had taken
I e trouble to come to Was.IIng'On to. press his
case, Immediately directed hIs private Secreta-
ra to lake the necessary 5 cps 10 secure the ap-
polEtment for the other. We nave never heard
wcrd 6 Dissatisfaction al the result Boston
Times.
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Social Festivals and Late Hours,


Social Festivals and Iato Uours.
Nv,
ii@'' :" '''', sun ''sst' ?,ii 3 ,e '~''
1he ,Dm NAV l0'r jts s,mmetrg nn5 yr,cp.
ltnnlures ways hr yirldrd up to art.
II Is said that certain f,shionables Of New
Yorl; are about to attempt an important reform
in the social festivities of that city, n,neiy, a
change in the hours Of assembling and de-
par,tnr from the brilliant parties that ore uiyen
from tine to time. Il is to tie huped that the
cttor, .-,li be attended With sueccss unl, that
the guders of ton IN Philadelphia will initiate
so commendable an example. The existing
system is indeed deplorable and unfortuna,e-
iv. it is not confined to the fashionables, but
extends to almost every phase in society. So
clal festivals. which are participated III Dy both
sexes, rarely commence before ten or eleven
o'clock, and seldom break up till two or three
in the morning. The effects are pernlciors IN
almost every point of view. The health of the
far lld delicate cannot bu. suffer, while
vcunr men and old. vino are ENGAGED in busi
ness operations, the next dav are rendered
eey!sh and trctful, and are wholly untitled for
their ordinary nvoca,lun..
When. too, o it often happerg. several Of
these entertainments take place in rapid ST. :.
ces.ion. caused bv 4 wedIlnp. the return of
relative from II lonr absence. or some similar
circumstance. the tax upon the time. the enor-
pv and the health Of thnce who feel bound to
attend Is indeed heavy. Nav. sicknes, and
death are often produced If the truth could
be ascrr,aiucd the bills of mortality woul1 rcl
E.arf, story upon tins subject. MANY f,i-
crea,nrr. full of you,l and hone. has absolute
danced acrse,f to death. In other wtfls
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

QPA THRILLING ApvENTURE,--A merchant
who, wishing to celebrate his daughters s wed
ding, collected party Of her young compan.
ions /; they circled around her, wishing much
happiness to the youthful bride, and her chosen
one. Her father gaGed proudly on his lovely
child, and hoped that as bright prospects for
The future might open for the rest OF his chill
dren, who were playing among the guests.
Passiag through the hall Of the basement, he
met servant who was carrying lighted can
d in her hand, without e candlestick. He
blamed her for such conduct, and went into the
kitchen to see about the supper The girl
soon returned but without the candle. The
merchant Immediately recollectcd that several
barrels of gunpowder had been placed in The
cellar dutius the day, and that one had been
openci
"Wne is your candle :" he inquired, in the
utmost alarm.
i couldn't bring it up with me, for my
arms are full of wood said the girl.
Where did you put it z"
swell, I'd no candlestlck, so | stuck it in
some black sard that's in the small barrel"
Her master dashed down TIE stairs, the pas
sage was long and dark, his knees threatened
to give way under him, his breath was checked,
his flesh seemed dry and plrched, as If he al
IeuIl leIl tllc SullJCalllg Uid5l Ol uedln. AT
the end Of the cellar, under the very room
where his children and Their friends were re-
Yelling IN felicity, he saw the open barrel, full
to tie top; the candle stuck loosely IN the
grains, with long red snuff Of burnt wick
this sight seemed to wlther all his powers
the laughter Of the company struck upon his
ear like kIeel ; the music commenced above,
the feet OF the dancers responding with VIVA
city. lie tanced the candle moycd-was
falling; with desperate energy be sprang fer
ward-b@t how to remove 1t. the slightest
touch won'd cause the red hot wick to fail into
the powder. With unequailed presence OF
mind he placed hand on each side Of the can
de pointed toward the object of his care,
which, as his hands met, was secured IN the
cIasplng Of his fingers and safely moved away
from It's dangerous position " hen he reached
the head of the sta!rs he smiled at MS previous
alarm, but the reaction was tCo powerful, and
lie was conYeyed 10 his bed sensecss, and
many weeks clap ed ere his nerves recovered
sufficient tone ~ allow him to resume his
business.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

OFCooL.-SrLL HUNTING THE INDIANS
BARBARoUs SUGGEsTio>s.-A barbarian IN the
Jacksonville .Ntl8s suggests the following
method of getting rid OF the Seminole Indians.
The writer says:
The plan which propose is one that sug-
gcsted three years ago, and which, If II had
be IN adopted, would have removed every lndi-
an III less than three months, and saved the Gov
ernment at least million ot dollars Ii Is this ::
that the State Of Florida shall take the matter
III Its own hands, and offer higk relrrig for
killing and capturing them. ltSl2 be offered
for each warrior captured alive, : ,O0J for eacA
warrior xii ed--and $500 for each woman or
or child captured alive-but few Of them will
be either killed or captured before the rest wl!.
hIsten IN anl Surrender at discretion. Sup
posing, however, that 1t might be necessary to
Kill 10 Of the warriors Ione-thlrd Ut their whole
number) before the rest become terrified a. b =
ing wayad and "s,lll-hunted," the whole ex-
pense would be bot 100000, and that the
General Government would be bound 10 refund.
One great advantage in this plan is, that II none
be killed nor captured, there viii be no'h,n!
to pay--its expense will only be commensurate
with It's succesS-and as all other plans though
attended with vast expense, have slgnally fui-
cd, would It not be wise to give lhls one tr!ai
That It would fail, appears to me lncredbie.
for there are more than enough FIorldmns who
would promptly organize N parties OF sixty OF
eighty, arm themselves with double-barreled
guns and reyoyers, provide themse yes with
dried beef and cold flower. and "stlll hunt" for
weeks at a time, with the double object of nd
dng their State cf liz greatest curse, and earn
ing, at the same time. few thousand dollars
I hold it to be demuns,rable fact, that It is
6ny by still hunting then! that these Indians
can ever be subducd and t. expect men to run
the risks and suffer the prvatlons of stlll-hunt-
Ing them for the consideration OF eight Or ten
dollars month"; Is asking too much Of their
patriotism. Nothing shcrt OF high rewards VIII
cause them to be stlli-hunted and Unless tEcy
be stlll-huntcd, despIir Of ever seeing them
removed. 1t l. because they s,lil-hunt us. that
one hundred of them can mike themselves for
mlduble to eighty thousand people, These
sIvages have been for htteenye is laughing al
our marching columns,or car pcenle dlpio macy,
regarding rs with no mere dread than the rNy
in the apple-tree did the cid mlr when lie pet-
ed him with grass II Is high time that we be-
gan to play their own game upon them, AMI
try what virtue there Is N stcnea "
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The Sickness on board the Antartic.

New York, Feb. Is. The ship Antartic
from Liverpool via Norfolk, has on board forty
cases ct ship fever and dysentery to be landed
at quarantine. The small pox has entirely dis
appeared. Sixty-three deaths have occurred
since leaving Liverpool; she landed twenty
three Of the sick at Norfolk.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

lJlYcREAsE cF PorrLATloS rF CALEDONIA.
Daring the yea, eGdins Eecember 3lst, 1852.
there arrived at san Francisco b, sea 6l,GlO
passengers during the same time %, 1876 per-
sons departed, sn, wing an addition to our POI :
ulation BY sea Of 4l4ii for the year. This is
tjgnded on The reports made ty the masters Of
steamers and vessels to the Custom House
but as it is known that during large portion
of the year The steamers came up crowded to
their utmost capacity bringing much larger
number of Passengers than allowed by law,
and of course than they would dare TO report il
would b. safe 10 add ten per cent or s AGA, 10
the number given above, This would make
the total increase of population by sea during
past yeaT T. SOS. The e@igraton across the
plains in 81 is variouS!y eslU ,ted a t from 20
900 Ia $4,000 1t would be within bounds TO
put il at $4,000. This would make a total at-
Lllion 10 our population OF 72,9OS during the
year 1852. In round numbers 10, 900 would be
L fair estimate.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

Of snow was early and heavy, and the snow is
now about six feet deep on IA level in the woods
The mercury has been below zero but few
mornings, and it has been contortab working
IN the open air at all times. There are about
thirty families at Carp River, who have their
slelgh-rdcs to the iron mountain dances, and
usual winter sports. Teams are busy hauling
IRON ore from the mountain, IL miles, and the
Marquette Iron Company will have some twelve
hundred tons at their works ready for spring
operations. A party are engaged in preparing
coal, and the intention is to turn out large
amount of iron next season. The Jackson Iron
Works ere making some this wlnter.-Clege-
ldna Herald, SM.
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fresi lent elect en- route for Wa,hincton-
LOss OF a largc sum of MnneN

SPRINGFIELD, { Mass. Feb IS General
Pierce arrived at Ilar,f,,d al i1y five minutes
past seven iI's evening, amidst The frug of
auuon, &.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

JTLEGIsLATIDN UNDER DIrrICrLIIEs. The
Leg. stature, which met on the 5th, had no, from
some cause been able to &c: permanently or
ganzed OF the llt..
The honorable members from Pembina, who
started from home on the = 81 Dec, did not
-each ST. Paul till the evening of Jan. 10.
They drove dog team, but as these animals
were but to their best in hauling the Senatorial
luggage, members were compelled to walk al,
the wsy-5Q0 miles, Very lur Of Congressl' Z, 4,
construction l7urneyng in this movement.I
81. PaWS LMi.l Pioneer,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-25

Trough we have nowhere seen the fact distin-
city stated, there is reason to believe that saw
mills are used in Lngland propelled by both
water and steam powe~,
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20
rgE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
pruL1suEp WEEKLY AND sExI-wEEKLl BIZ
WILLIAM w. HOL D e N,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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and Five Dollars not paid within SIX months from
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the Weekly Paper, free of charge.
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Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
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MARRIED.

In Person Co., on the 5ih inst, by j. w. Coming.
ham Esq, Mr., James o. Little to Miss Caiharine
Johnson Of Campbell co., Va.
In Warren county, on the 2sd ult, BY the Rev. r.
o. Burton, Mr. E. b. Perry. Of Perry Comfy, Ala.
bama, to Miss Saie Burgess, daughter or John
Burgess Esq. rsss sozsff
:. Near Wanenton on Thursday evening 3oth ult.,
by Henry l. Macon, ESQ.,, Mr.. Wm. II. Johnson 20
Miss frances Ann Parrish. z57..s
In Wanen.on on Thursday evening Sob ST.. By
WIN. Pummer, ESQ.,, Mr.. s. Al. Gates TO Mis-
Amanda Rocker.
10 franklin county. on Sunday 26th nit, BY Rev.
P. H. JoYner, Mr.. Gray Stokes 70 Miss Ssliie Ann
Stogalf. - = = : .sse 49,
In franklin county, Saturday 18Th ult, by Lewis
Bartholomew, Esq. Mr.. Robert Barnett - Miss
Martha Evans.
ln Bladen county, on 18th May, Daniel Simmons,
Also. the 28th, Malcom Robinson, ESQ, TO Miss
Marion, daughter of Sandwich Smith, Esa,, Of
Sampson. . ss.-s.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20
For the Standard

Mr.. HOLDEN: In the last Standard there is a COM
municalion, signed "A Wake Democrat" which is
calculated 10 make false impression, and does Mr..
Fenable palpaLle wrong. He says MIR. V. is OPP
posed 10 the acquisition of Cuba any TERMS when
the fact is he is only opposed 10 its acquisition by
hibustering. And If the Wake Democrat had read
Mr.. VS. speech the House Of Representatives he
would have there seen that he took the strongest
ground against any European influence being used
over II, and before il should pass of the hands of
Spain into any other but our own he would go TO
war first.
Then, again, he says Mr.. v. is in favor of the
distribution of the public lands, or their proceeds
among the States. Now here the Wake Democrat
wiltuly or ignorany perverls the fact, for Mr.. v.
on all occasions denies the Constitutional right in
Congress to distribute among the States any money
from the Public Treasury.
Again, he says Nj. V. is opposed 10 the Conpro-
mise, meaning he voted against il, and therefore is
dlsunionist Sage conclusion | would ask him if
every man that voted against the Compromise, or
may have been against il, thinking il did not do the
South justice, is TO be classed among the disunon-
isis! If SO, four-hs OF the Democratic party, Gas
well as many Whigs) in The South are disunionisls.
These charges have frequently been made against the
Democratic party by the Wing press, but never be.
fore by one calling himself Democrat.
So sensible was w axe Democrat, that the blow
he was aiming al Mr.. ", would not fell him, that
he calls on Hercules, you MIR. Holden for help, with
your strong arm and concludes by stating that many
expect three hundred majority for Mr. L. This is in
tended ior effect, out OF Wake County, or he canno
be what he says he is, Wake Democrat, and no
know that Mr.. Venable will get majority in ,h,
COuLty. l am done with Wake Democrat.
will now say word TO the Democrats of III,
District You cannot be Indifferent to the aspect o
affairs around you. We have two Democratic an,
one Whig candidate in the field; If we suffer our
selves to spill, and divide may be thwarted il
our choi:e, and Wing elected. To prevent this lie
Us unite, as one man, on the strongest candidate
Who is he !-there cannot be a reasonable doubt bu
what Mr.. Venable is the strongest man. Then TO tn
polls, on the 4th of August, and elect him wko vii
ref, ct credit on the Metropolitan District Of Mort
Carolina.
| ANOTHER WAKE DEMOCRAT.
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directly, it ought not to be expected permitted
to do it indirectly. We had rather see North Ca
rona poor and independent than to have her roll
ing in wealth, and at the same time dependent on
federal bounties and the instrument of federal
power But she is not poor. She is able not only
to make all desirable and important improvements,
but to educate her children and she will do it ALL
and do it well, in her own good time
But after all, what could Mr.. Rogers do if
elected to Congress? Could his vote secure the
passage of land or distribution bill? And if
so, where is FRANK PIERCE? Is he not, just now,
the President? Aye, there's the rub" Pass
your bills of plumber, and the veto falls
Mir. ogers is a young man, full of hope and
life. He comes out for Congress to use the en-
phatic and eloquent language of the Register
"oper his o'On SIGNATURE; and like " a freeman
as he is-still quoting from that inimitable jour-
nal-"he announces himself" This is all very
fne 1t makes ones blood glow and tingle to see
man running for Congress "orer his o'rn si9na-
ture." 1t refreshes one to see any one dash, as
Mr.. Rogers is doing, full the power Of this Glib
raltar of Democracy. 1t shows spirit, cslcula-
ton, and love of forlorn hopo seldom equalled
1t might result very handsomely for Mr.. Rogers
but for one thing, and that is the certainty that
the Democracy will in due time unite on one of
the other candidates
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20
ANOTHER WAKE DEMOCRAT.

The LARGEST TREe IN THE WonLD. There is
a cedar tree growing in the mountains of Caleveras
county. California, about 90 miles northwest Of Muir
phys, which is said be the largest In the world.
Al the ground. its circumference was 80 feet; 4
feet above that it 80 and ten feet above that il
81 feet in circumference and after nat the tape.
ring of the shaft was very gradual. Its height is
800 feet. This tree is By means a. deformity; as
most trees with large trunks are. Il 3is throughout
ore Of perfect symmetry, while its enormous pro.
portions inspire the behoder with emotion Of awe
and sublimity. Elegance and beauty are inseparablt
concomitants of its grandeur.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20

MoRR ABOUT UNCLE Tom. The New York Ma.
tional Democrat OF yesterday says: ses7 ~
Mrs. Uncle Tom Stowe, il is said In our foreign
news, recently went out riding with person in Pa
ris who arrested his return and hurried of 10
jail. What does this meant Has this paragon of
all goodness and disinterestedness-Ihs 1et Of the
ant-siavery cabal-this conscientious receiver
of British psnnies-gone do,cn from Stafford House
among what the Cockneys would call "ihe we'll
mob ~ o. fempora! o! n.ores." ssssss.- =.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20

HoRRID MuRDER.-A GENrLrMaN AND HIS Son
CRUELTY SHUT WHILE ASLEEP IN BED! We heard
yesterday OF an effort (Which is likely TO prove but
too successfully made by one two negroes belong.
ing TO MIR. Henry Birdsong of Sussex, 10 kill him
and his son, which in a,ocity, is almost unparalleled
In the history Of crime. - 80
The particulars of this revolving affair reached here
Saturday through gentleman who had been des-
patched to this city expressly 10 convey home a;
daughter OF Mr.. b. who has been boarding in the
family OF one OF our citizens for the purpose Of
eeivIng an education. So far as we have been ena-
bled to gather them they are as follows: sz.a
-, AT late hour on Friday night last, Mr. Henry
Brdsong and his little son who lying in bed hys
his side, were both shot through Of the windows
OF his chamber. The shooting was done with
double barrel gun heavily loaded with buck shot.
The load entered one leg Of Mr.. BIS son, at the
thigh, passed entirely through and terribly lacessed
Tie other. Mr. b. also received entire load in his
abdomen, which proves that both barrels of the Rdn
were discharged. They were not dead when The
young gentleman left that brought the news TO this
CITY, but their recovery was considered impossible.
There seems 10 be doubt but that the awful deed
was committed by Mr. BIS own slaves, as il was
done with his own gun which was found near the
window. The window through which the cruel deed
was committed, is elevated some eight feet
from the ground, but Temporary scsffold was erect
ed by liking two barrels under it, and then placing
plank across, upon which the 6ends Stood and look
their aim.
Ii is thought there were two concerned in the bloc.
dy Transaction. MIR. Birdsong resides in the lower
end oil Sussex, near the Surry line, about thiriyve
miles from this city. He has many friends aud ac-
quaintances in PeersbuIg who will deeply regret to
hear of This sad occurrence. q = -
We understand the most intense excitement pre-
walls In the neighborhood and that the citizens are
determined, if possible, have the fullest punish
ment meed out 10 the perpetrators Of such an out
rage. Erpres, of ve.ferdav
In addition 10 the above, learn that the child
died on Saturday about IL O'Clock, and that Mr.. Bird
song was thought not TO be SO WELL The servant
girl has confessed that she took the gun and put il
out OF the house, but for whom she has not said
-Four Of MIR. BIS negroes have been arrested, and
there Is no doubt that the whole truth will be broua
out. 81 sss-sEssrsf = -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-07-20
MESSRS. VENABLE AND LEWIS.

VISITS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE DEPART
MESTs. 1t is stated in the Republic that President
Pierce pays weekly visits to the Departments drops
into the offices of the heads of bureaus and, so
far as his time will permit makes himself acquant-
ed with the business and practical operations Of
the several coordinate branches of the Government
a practice which everybody will commend, and
which will lead the people to believe that he will
endeavor to take care that the laws be faithfully
executed"