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MIS- CELL A II EO u S
England auaei as,e United stntcs.

Mr.. Walsh. in his Paris letter of
tho 81 ultimo, to the New York
Journal of Commerce, expresses his
? qualification and the genaral gratifi-
cation felt by Americans abroad by
the appointment Of Mr.. Buchanan as
Minister to England. He then writes
as follows on another topic F.;
I used to distrust the British Go
vernment and people, and thought
that it was with them the United
States would ultimately have to en-
gage in strife mortal to one or the
other. My present impressions are
widely different. Dispositions and
views are not the same in Great
Britain. The universal sense of a
vast enlargement and irresistible ad.
yances of American Power; the in
definite extension and multiplication
of mutual interests; the more fire.
quent, various and intimate personal
intercourse; the religious, literary
scientific intercommunion; the effects
and facilities of steam navigation;
American Importance with the world
at large; the new sympathies and
ties resulting from the prodigious
emigration, and the progress Of the
democratic clement spirit, influence
and tendencies in the British political
and social systcm--these aud other
salient changes have hcgotten gener-
al good will, a rule Of conciliation, q
general carnestness for the perpetui-
ty Of relations and feelings such as
become cognate races and institu-
tions, and common acknowledges
Of the prccepts and ends of Christiani-
ty. We may subjoin tic agency of
succession Of Ministers Plenipotcn-
tiary like Mr.. McLane, Mr.. Rush,
MIR. Everett, Mr.. Ingcrsoll, who
could ingratiate themselves and their
country with all parties and classes,
aud by their specific individual mer.
its, the singleness and rectitude of
their official conduct. and the cordi-
ality Of their amicable professions and
urbane manners. Mr.. Buchanan
being Of the same school Of gentlemen
and diplomatists, with a liberal and
expansive patriotism, will render
similar and equal service. Mr.. Ever
ett, in his very able and comprehcn-
sive survey, before the Senate, Of the
central American question. as the
Nicaragua dispute may be styled,
has continued his salutary work by
his direct testimony to the cardi.
nal principle of the policy of the Bri-
tish Government--a mutually bene-
fetal, peaceful intercourse with the
United Statcs," and to the fact that
there is not country in Europe
where the name and character of an
American citizen is not a direct pass.
port to every good Office that stran.
ger can desire, and nowhere more
than in England"
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of every man. But there are some
who accumulate hundreds of shou.
sands, and still it would seem us it
their own household was not yet
provided fDr--so eager are they to
get m"re. Now and then. however,
there are some bright spots TO re-.
Iievc this desert waste of seltishness.
One Of the most noticeable acts of
liherality which We have been seen late.
ly, was exhibited in the BAPTIST Mis-.
sionary Convention which recently as.
sembled at Albany. Among the dele.
gates present was a venerable gen.
tlenan by the name Of Thomas, IN
old sea captain, who had grown veal
thy in the India trade. He first mani
tested his liberality by Offering the
use of his sons ships for any mission.
ary work 10 China, California, &c. He
then, offered to meet certain expcl,.
diture, sci down 500 each for his eight
sons and sons.iu-law. But, as this was
not enough, when doubts were ex.
pressed whether 100000 could be
raised for missions the present year, he
pledged himself to make up, out of
his own purse, whatever was deficient.
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a Kentucky traveller, dining at
a large hotel in Alabany, was annoyed
by the showing off of some Of the
members of Assembly, who kept
calling each other from their re-
spective counties, after this fashion,
"lli thank the gentleman from One.
ida," &c. Sc.-whcreupon the Ken.
tuek'an said to the huge darkee waiter,
"lll thank the gentleman from Afri.
can for slice of ham," This cooled of
the t fashion ofaddressing the gentleman
from and so, and SO.
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A modern writer gives tho follow

a modern writer gives tho follow.
ing enumeration Of the expression of
female oye: The glare, the stare,
the sneer. the invitation, the defiance,
the denial, tho consent, the glance q
love, the fash Of rage, the sparkling
OF, hope, the languishment Of softneas,
the squint Of euspieion, the fire Of
jssioasy, and the lastss os pleasure
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A PERvERsE ANIMAL SuBDuEp.-A
late article on Kicking Cows, in the
Albany Cultivator has reminded me Of
a story that was told nearly fifty years
ago, by worthy EngIishman, with
whom was intimate. An i,incrant was
at q nobleman's to exhibit icats Of
horsemanship, and they had collected
irom tar and near, among whom was
my friend. When the man had done
with his own horse he turned and
said, Now, iny lord, am willing to
ride any horse of yours in the same
manner" Having one remarkably
stubborn, the nob.cman, 10 have some
sport, told groom to bring her
out. The stranger irhen deliberately
mounted and ugcG her to move, but
not one step wuu.d she stir. After a
pause he quietly di>Inounted, gave her
one severe stroke with his whip, and
again resumed his seat,in the Saddle.
The mare ontinned5inmovable. tut
the man preserved his temper, ana
quietly got down second time.
repeating the blow, but with no bet.
ter success. After the third stroke, how.
ever, she was completely subdu.d,
and moved forward with perfect obcdi.
cnce.
1t now became evident that tn,
design of tn" horscman was, to give
the animal time to a snciate the idea Of
her disobedicnce with the stroke that
followed. When this was established
she was willing to move.
On the reverse, il q shower of
blows had dealt out, as thousands OF
horsrmen would have done, the
,nare would have had no time to
reflect, and both Size ans, her rider
reused into fury. With good temper
great saving might be made in the
article Of Whips.
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SINGULAR RACE OF HUMAN BE-
INas.-There are now in London two
very singular human beings, of a
race which has hitherto been very
little known to the civilized world
The came from South Africa, where
they are called Earthmen. They
are totally distinct from all other
known African races as much so as
if they had dropped upon this earth
from another planet. They are d.
lninutive in size-mere pigmics- and
unacquainted even with the art Of
building huts. They shelter them
selves in caves and creyices of the
earth; when these are wanting, they
make artificial scoopinss on the sur
face, which they line with leaves and
cover with branches. The Hotten.
tots and Bushmen are the avowed
enemies nf the Earthmen, and when
they mcc: them will shoot them down
like vermin. The poor, little de-
tcnccless Earthmen have no refuge
but i'll holes, trees, or thickets, and the
tribe is fast verging to extinction
They are a poor, weak people-onc
of Nature freaks s-and destined not
to pcrpctuatc their race. Few colo
nists have seen them; and although
it is known that a few still linger in
the mountains, they are rapidly dy-
ing away, and will soon become a
tradition of an elfsh afrite race of old.
The two individuals above men.
toned we're carried to England from
the Cape Of Good Hope two or three
years ago. and have now become do
mcs;icated III an English family. The
Morning Chronicle, from which we
take these particulars, describes these
little Earthmen as boy and a girl.
the former fourteen and the latter
sixteen years of age and complete
little fairies in appearance. The
boy is three feet and half inches in
height, the girls trihe taller. Their
skin is Of che brightest and most
transparent bronze and as smooth
and polished as marble. In form the
little creatures are pcrfect-thcir DE.
lic2tc limbs standing out in the most
graceful symmetry, and every motor!
instinct with the ui,laught case of ma.
ture. The faces, although decidedly
African in feature, are full of sweet
ness and good humor, with an ex-
preston Of archness and intelligence.
They are named Martins and
Flora. In their savage state they
feed on locusts, ant-eggs, and such
small game as they could take. Until
they were carried to England they
had no idea of God or any supreme
power. At present they have been
taught some of the customs of civil
lied life, and are able to speak little
English words, to sing little popular
airs, and-the first of Earthcnmcn
TO play little airs on piano.
Few signs are more interesting to
thinking person than that of the
last of a race of human beings on the
point of being blotted out from the
face of the earth. The individuals
IN question seem to constitute one Of
the most anomalous forms of our spe-
cies that have ever yet been brought
to the notice Of the naturalist or the
ethnologist. 1t is to be hoped that
further light will be thrown on their
history by scientific researches.
Nat. Dem.
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STATUE TO WEBsTER.-The &C

STATUE TO WEBsTER.-The COM
mittee appointed to collect funds for
n statue to Daniel Webster have re-
solved upon a statue of bronze, to
be executed by Hiram Powers, and tc.
be placed in State street, in front of
the old State House. Tho money al.
ready subscribed is sufficient for
the oblcct-iiiteen thousand dollars
IProp;2sAcc JvuyaQL
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A USEFUL REc1pE.--The follow.
ing recipe for making tough meats
tender We clip from an exchange:
Cut your steaks the day before
using into slices about two inches
thick, rub over small quantity Of
the common Carbonate of Soda,
wash of next morning, cut into snita.
bic thickness and cook to yonr taste.
The Same process will answer for
fowls, legs of mutton, Sc. Try it oil
who love delicious tender dishes of
meat.
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The prnraR,s R,Raa1NOno

The PEDLAR's BARGAIN.--O One
dag tin pedlar, with on assortment
Of nick-nacks, arrived at a village in
Maine, called at one of the houses to
sell his wares. After disposing of
few articles to the lady Of the house,
who seemed to live in the midst of
children, she declared her inability
to buy more for the want Of money.
'But marin, amt you any ,rags?'
None to sell, sir
well, said he, you seem to have
plenty of children. Will llsyeu sell
me one for tin ware?'
'What will you give, sif?'5
'Ten dollars for one Of them
'1n good tin ware?'
20, yes, marin, the bost.'
'Wcll, sir, it is a bargain.s
She then handed one of the ur.,
chins to the pedler, who, surprised
that the offer was accepted, yet con
vinced that the mother would not
part with her boy, placed him in the
cart, and supplied the woman with
tins, until the sum of ten dollars was
made up.
The man felt certain that the
mother would rather raise the mo-
ney than part with her child, J. seated
himself by the side of the boy, who
was much pleased with the idea Of
having ride. The pedlarSkept his
eyes Oh the house, expecting to see
the woman hasten to redeem the lit
tie one, and rode off at slow pace.
After proceeding some distance, he
began to repent of his bargain, and
turned back.
The woman had just finished orna.
menting her dresser with the tin,
when the pedlar returned. ,
We'll, ! think the boy is too small.
l guess you had better take hiu,
back again, and let me have the
ware
No sir, the bargain was!fair, and
you shall be kept to it, Yon la 1. .atart
off as soon as you please '-
Surprised at this
why, marin, how can you think
of parting with your boy SO young to
an utter strangcr?'
'Oh, sir, we would like to sell off
all our town paupers for ten dollars
a head
The boy was dropped at the door;
the whip cracked, the tin ratified, and
the pcdlar measured the ground rap
idly, and he never after forgot his
pauper speculation. = ". Y. Revillc.
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to discover hieroglyphics which render
them so many arithmctical puzzles.-
In short, the practical evider ces of the
low ebb to which the pIainest rudi.
ments of education i'll this country has
fallen are too common to bear repeti.
ton. We cannot pass through the
streets, we cannot enter place OF
public assembly, or rambIe in the fields
without the gloomy shadow Of ignor-
ance sweeping over US. The rural
population is indeed in worse plight
than the other classes.
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SINGULAR CASE OF INSTINCT IN 4
HoRsE.-We do not remember ever
to have heard of more remarkable
exhibition Of uniqui intelligence than
was communicated to us few DAYS
since by MIR. Allen, Of this place. The
circumstances, as they were related to
us: are as follows: Mr.. Allen has had
for 4 considerable time span of
spriShtly little horses that he has ncv-
cr separated. In the stable, in the
field, in the harness, they have always
been together. This has caused a
strong attachment to grow up between
them. ~ few days ago he went with
them out to Lake Minnctouk, on q
fishing excursion. Taking them out
of the carriage, he led them down to
the lake, and tied them with stout
ropes, several rods apart, ON strip Of
grass that grew upon the shore, and
left them to feed. Retaining to the
shantce, he threw hin.self upon the
floor to await the return of the party
who had repaired to the lake to fish.
Not much time had elapsed before
the sound of an approaching horse,
iect attracted his attention, and n mo.
ment after one of his span appeared at
the door. The animal put his head
III, and giving one neigh, returned at II
SLOW gallop, yet undcr evident excite
mcnt, to the spot where but few mo.
mcnts before he and his companion
had Lecn seemingly safely fastened.
Surprised to find his horse loose, and
struck with his singular conduct. Mr..
"A. immediately followed, and found
the other lying in the water cntangled
IN the rope, and struggling to keep his
head from being submerged.
While Mr.. A. proceeded to olsen
gage the unfortunate horse, his noble
bencinctor stood by maniiesting the
utmost solicitude and sympathy, ard
when his mate was extracted from his
situation and again upon his feet on
terra hrlna, the generous creature ex.
hI1Itcd the most unquestionable signs
OF satisfaction and joy. That this in.
tclllgent animal should have noticed
the misfortune OF his mate that he
should know where to apply for res.
cue, and in his efforts shoald sunder a
three tourths Of an inch rope, and fin.
ally that he should exhibit SO high an
appreciation Of the event, are circum-
staiAccs to astonish us, and commend
themselves to tho thoughtful consider.
alton of those who would limit the
power Of reasoning to the genus ho-
mo.'-St. Anthony's Express.
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CuRrosrrIEs.--The chair IN whieb
the sun sets.
A garment for the naked eye
Tho hammer which broke up tho
meeting.
Buckle to fasten laughing stock.
The animal that drew the infer.
ence.
Eggs from nest Of thieves.
A bucket Of water from sAll'e
Well
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UsE OF EtcHEs---To provide for
ono's own household is the irst duty
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TO prevent dogs going mad IN Aa.
gust: Cut !hsis heads or in Ju.y.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-12-07

EMIGRATION STAYED. Our citizens will remember
that few years ago, each returning fall the high
ways leading west and northwest thronged with
movers leaving their native land, to seek home in
distant part of the Union, carrying with them the
sources of wealth, (money and labor) and making
the heart Of the patriot sick for the dcsolation that
seemed to await the Old North State But the tide
of emigration is being turned back to our beloved
land. A brighter day is dawnng real estate is in.
creasing in value; new sources of wealth being
developed il almost all parts of the State and many
who had left it in despair are returning to the land
that gave them BIRTH We incidently heard the 9TH
cr day remark from gentleman who resides on
Of the leading roads between here and the north
west that there had passed by his house this fall,
upon an average, three returning to leaving the
State. And what cansed this gratifying change but
the spirit Of Internal Improvement that has partially
reused people from their ethargy, and the min
eral wealth that is daily being developed in almost
all parts of our State? And seeing the beneficial
results of the Improvements completed and in pro-
grcss. who among can be found to clog the enter
prise of people in their further efforts to extend
to all parts Of the State the benefits derived those
through which the Rail and Plank Roads now pass.
Greensboro Patriot
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Consols 94s a 94&.

TIE Hoe CRoP. When public journal essays to
give information on point of interest to the commu
nity care should be taken to give such only is
liable. Otherwise, it misleads rather than informs
the public mind We have seen statements calcula-
ted to mslead the public in regard to the number of
hogs likely to be driven this route to market
the present season. We passed recently through a
considerable portion of the hog growing region of
Tennessee and from observation, well as informa
ton derived from reliable sources We conclude there
will be large falling off from last year. Some of
the best informed men with whom we conversed on
the subject thought the number would not exceed
opinion is that the falling off will not be this great,
though it will be some thousands, beyond doubt.
In making this statement have interest to
We have no hogs to sell, nor do we wish to buy any.
asheriIe Nems.
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THANKsGIvING IN THE ULDEN TINES. The follows
ing queer paragraph about old time thanksgiving
We take from history of Coos county, in New
Hampshire, published some years since, by Rev.
Grant Powers. An, c. H. S, garruious, pious,
good naturcd, simple minded country parson. 1t
a singular state of things when great festival
thanksgiving could be deferred on account Of def
cheney of molasscs:
Early in the settlement of Coos, it so happened
that the annual thanksgiving passed before in-
teligence of it arrived there but after DIR.
White mn TO visit his friends at NeMbnry and
brought with him proclamation. This proclana-
ton was read publicly the Sabbath by Mr.. Pow
ers and by him it was proposed that they should
keep Thanksgiving, notwithstanding the time spec
flied by the governor was passed, and he proposed
the next Thursday. Upon this member arose and
gravely proposed that it might be deferred longer
'for said he there is not drop of mo!asses in the
town and We know how important it is to have mo-
lasses to keep thanksgiving. Ny boys have gone to
No. 4, and will be back, probably, by the beginning
of next week, and they will bring moasses; and it
had better be put off till next Thursday week It
was unanimously agreed to; but the molasses not
coming it was deferred another week; and finally,
thanksgiving was kept without molasses. This.
which is enough to provoke smile, will nevertheless
show the simplicity and destitutio IN of those
days" :. $ ~,
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Political FEELING N SPAN-INsuLrTo TO THE QrEES.
Private letters received in New York from Madrid to-
the 10Th of October, concur in mentioning that the
symptoms of public indignation are becoming more
frequent and were unequivocally expressed. 0neof
the letters speaks of incident of ordinary kind
which took place at the opera on the 18th. Hermajs
esty, it appears arrived according to her usual
tom, long after the performance commenced but the
piece suspended in order to play the :. Aarsha:
Real" as the Queen entered her box. The specta-s
tors stood up, usual on similar occasions, but q
general cry of "Bdsta Basta ~ Enough! Enough!
broke from the majority ofthe audience, to the evi
dent modification of the court and the terror of the
.rung influence" who was, with one of the minis
tiers whom he especially protects, in box above
The general demand of the audience was complied
with, and the opera proceeded This is all the more
significant, as, considering the parts Of the house
from which the cry proceeded the signs Of dissatisc
ton were manifested by the elite Of Madrid This
demonstration may very possibly be followed up
by other hints expressive fpublic dspleasure orcon
tenut. -. =
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AMERICAN INGENUITY. MATTER THAT ALMOST THINKS
Among the multitudinous objects in the Patent Office
at Washington, and which evince what skill can do
''is invention that picks up pins from confused
heap, turns them all around with their heads up,
and sticks them in papers in regular ws,-anOther
goes through the whole process Of cigar making, ia
king in tobacco leaves, and turning out the perfect
article One machine cuts cheese; another scours
knives and forks ). another blacks boots; another
rocks the cradle; and seven eight takes in wash
ing and ironing Another patent is for a machine
that counts the passengers in omnibus, and takes
their fare When fat man gets in, it counts two,
and charges double. There variety Of guns
that load themselves fish line that adjusts its own
bait and rat trap that throws away the rat, and
then bats and sets ITSELF and stands in the corner
another"
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BRAvE-IIEARrED Boy. friend has furnished
us with the particulars Of thrilling incident that
happened in this county: "On Sunday the 9th of
this month, two of the sons of John Hammonds,
who lives about nine miles southwest of Greensbo-
rough, were playing about a shaft sunk for mining
purposes, when the youngest, about six years old,
lost his balance and pitched head foremost into the
shaft forty feet deep. His brother twelve years old
Immediately let down the bucket, descended by the
rope and timbcrs, gathered up his brother who had
his leg broken by the fall put him into the bucket,
ascended the rope, drew up his brother and carried
him on his back home, something quarter Of
o mile before he even called for help The little
sufferer is doing well" Greensboro Patriot.