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TIE mAIDEN,s CHOICE.

Ayouns maid sat by her cottage tee,
a bsuuufol maid O., the dawn ofday,
efsewing fell idle upon her knec-
For her heart AMI her thoughts were Ear away
when a sober Old wooer came NJ the dell.
wooer whose hopes, Que would think, were few
Bio, maideu's hear u puzzle 10 icll--
Add though old his faee--his coat vas new.
The wooerhe gave heta wis'fal look
And wstiul, TOO were the word. he .aij
While merr, she sang. u a summer brook,
And played with her needle, aod koitcd her thread
lie spoke ofihe ring and the wedding chine,
lie pressed her hand, and ne Blended his knee
And Sc begged and implofrd her 60 Gr the hms!
Ne--go, ask my mother sad she
On, 6r il yourself, my Jaiiins, -aid he
No-go ask my mothef sad she.
Scarce INTO the house bind the ~oorr gone,
When yoaug man loaned o'ef q nsishboiing .ulo,
An4 .ad was the look that tbe Youth POI, "n,
Ard playful and CAV ens the maidcas smiles
PRAY. who is this cal that comes here TO wool
And Why at your side does he'aik 50 hcea
Ma, ask sout mother, dest Mary, too
No, ilsuy, she whi.pcfoi--sou must ask ne
10 boiler go 10 your aothor TO sse'
No, uaiy, no, nol-you must tneel and ak NJ.
There was waing ono morn q; the village church,
Waiing snd weeping, aGd words Of wo-
for The wealthy Old woost sus lot lie IN. iufeh
The msid bad gone OF with the younger beau
Warmly the sun on the hodseroW slowed,
WaimlY Il shono oa the cid farm gate;
And Wild vas tho laughter upon tho road
A. Harry rode "a With hts welded naie
liza, Ia! she cfies-ho, hoi lu-hed hc--
They may Wal, long ~lle ers the bride they see.
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TEE FROST.



Tn. frost looked forth one clear cold night,
And whispered, " Nov I .sal no ou, ofsisht:
:, though the valley snd over the height,
Ia silence i'ii take ny way
vii 10, 60 liae iha, clustering irais,
The Wind aod the snow, the hail and the rain,
Who make much hustle aud NOISE in vain;
But IN be- as saucy as lhey!n
Then he Jew To the nouotain and powdered IL. erosi,
he lii on the trees, and ihei hourh. he dressed
Iueianend heads. aud over the breast
Ofthe quivefas lake he spread
A coat o, mail, that t need no, fear
The do~svard point Of many spssr
That be hung IT, mnigin Ear aud near,
Where rock could rear It's bead.
he went 80 ihe sindows Of these who slept,
Ans over each pane lse fairs cfcpt,-
Wherever be moved, wherever be stepped.
Wy the light Ut The moon were seen
Mosi beautiful Thing. thofe we're flowers nod trees,
There we're beyie, OF bird. asi s~afm, Of noes,
There werr cte. wiki Temples aud flowers aud these
Az pictured in silver sheen
Bot he did one thing that hardly fir
lie peeped IN tho capboaul, end finding ihore
That an bad forgotten for him 'oprcputei
Now Insl 10 set them a thinking,
m bite ihi, ba.tet Of fruit" said he.
e" Thi. co.ily pitoi or n burst 10 th,ec
And The glass OF water they've ten for me.
Shall fehok' ta tell them im drakiug.p
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THE KIDNAPPING CASE.
Narrative of the Seizure and RecOv-
cry OF solomon NOrthrOp---Inter-
esting Discovery.
From the New York Daily Times.


We have obtained from Washington The
subJolned statement of the circumstances
attending the seizure aud recovery of the
negro man Solomon Northrop, whose case
has excited so high degree of Interest,"
The material facts in the history of the
transaction have already been given, but
this narrative will be found more COM
plele and authentic record than has yet ap-
peared
Solomon Norlhrop, the subject of The
following narrative, is free colored citizen
of the United States was born in Essex
county New York, about the year lS0s ;
became early residen. of Washington
county. and married there in 1929. His
father and mother resided in the county OF
Washington about forty years, I'LL their de-
cease, aud were both free. With his wife
and children he resided at Saratoga Springs
in The winter Of 1871, and while there was
employed by two gentlemen to drive team
South at the rate Of dollar day. Ia full
filment of his employment he proceeded to
New York, and having taken out free pa
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Wntfbman s. 5tatr Journal.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.

TERNS.si so cash 10 advance $500 payment u not
wade In advance interest always cheged from the end Of
the year.
Annexed is lst Of neens receive subscriptions, Hdyer
tsemen and communications, aud acknowledge ment Tor
the same.
Bakersfield. J. N. PoMrRoY,
Broukfrd, :. ~ SMITH,
Cabot, G. &. BROWN,
Danvle, CHARLES :. DANA,
Einofe, =. G. SCOTT.
Hydepark, EDWARD a. SAWYER,
johnson {. W. SCOTT.
Mat.hfel,. =. u. PUTNAM,
Morfisviile ). C.. MOVES,
Middlesss. 1ESs JOHNSON. D..
Mortified, T.. SMITH.
Orange, CARLOS CARPENTER,
PlanGeld, A. T. BANCROFT,
South Hhfdwirk, &. StitPMAN.
stuwe, JOSEPH e. RAYMOND,
Ssralofd, WILLIAM ROLLINS
South suafiofi, DANIEL ~. JUDD,
1unbiidgs, AARON y. KING,
Naiisfeld and Fnvsfnn. ORANGE SMITH,
Warren, FRANKLIN A. WRIGHT,
Waterbury and nuthufy, II q. SMITH,
WiIamsiown DARIUS PRIDE.
Worcester, JONAS ABBOTT.
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BAYOU BEoUr. Aug. 1852.

Mr. IFm. Po,y or 4ur. Le,ois Parker:
GENTLEMEN 1t having been a long
tine since have seen or heard from you,
and not knowing that you are living, II is
with uncertainty that | write to you; but
the necessity of the case must be my ex-
cuse. Having been born free just across
the river from you, | am certain you must
know me- and | am here now slave. |
wish you to obtain free papers for me, and
forward them TO me at Marksyille, La, Par
ish OF Avoyelles, and oblige.
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miscellaneous.
Carry Anderson.

" And SO YOU won't have me p
No, that | won't, retoried the little
beauty tossing her head. "rm to marry a
rich man, if live, not beggar, papa says,
aud Pm sure you amt ever likely To be worth
anything. You're only good to milk cows,
aud 90 errands for your mother"
This speech stuug the hear, of poor lit
tie Jansen, lie loved bis schoolgirl COM
panion with a boyish enthusiasm, that under
oiher circumstances might have ripened in
to az idolatrous affection. They have been
laughlngy, lnnocently telling who they
liked best, as'they came by the fresh, bright
meadows, on then way from school and
vJasen with blush on his fair cheek, had
said, how one of these days he meant TO
MARI" little queen Nab, for that was what
l they called the belle of the schooi.room
Now, however, he left her side, his bo-
som swelling high, aud his great blue eyes,
although he was manly boy, filled with
shining tears.
Presently he felt something touch his
hand, and looking down saw another hand
small and white. And by his side there
crept delicate little figure, and passing
Sweet face looked up into his own.
"Don't cry, dear Jansen, don't feel sorry
hny more I'll be your wife"
Il lnstluctively he put his arm around the
)htle creature--for she was lame, and lean
I'D for support, like loving tendril, upon
Everything she neared Aud every time
Der gentle dark eyes looked into his own,
be was comlorted; and every pretty word
bat fell from her rosy lips sooihed the an
push that 10 child Is keener than the sor.
ow of age.
Sim going to seek my fortune, uncle
John" SAID jansen, now grown tall and ro-
Past; I" thought. must come and say good
bye" a.. 81
Hump" said the old man, look ing up
wilh a scowl, rolling stones gather nc
moss better stay at home and peg shoes
You'll be disgrace TO your mother, say
your ianI y--to the village. What
pn airlh you'll come to, Providence only
Knows; but if 4 had ye, precious little time
bed get TO 90 strolling round like vaga
bone. Want pair of shoes, s'pose, bu
shau't give 'eIn to you"
GOOD bye, uncle John" said Jansen, a
gals pressing his hat on hard, and biting
/ his lip ~ keep his anger in.
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Alexander Dumas, the negro author of
Paris, has written .fffy dramas and seren
hundred U0iumes Of fctioni
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Chr })low ano the 6or.
BY L.. r. WALTON.

''He that by the Plow would thrive
Himself must either HOLD or pEI,r.u
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GO TN BOOTS 3

I4HE Subscriber weuld most respectfully in
= form his friends, patrons and the public in
general, that he has always on hand a large as
sOrtment of
Ladies, G~entlemen's. Misses, Boys and Cha-
dTen'S Boots, Shoes and Caters.
find in addition to his first supply recently
laid In for fall and winter wear, is now receiv-
ing a few cases Of extra fine French calf pump
sole and stitched Boots. Also, Ladies Cater
Boots, Calf, Goat and Morocco ditto, making
assortment complete, embracing every article
usually called for in this line feeling assured
that with the assortment he has now and intends
keeping on hand, he will be able TO fit and
please, both in the price and quality, all those
who may hereafter favor him with their patron
age. All orders thankfully received and prompt
ly executed with neatness and dispatch. Very
thankful for past favors, he hopes TO both merit
and receive a continuance Of the same.
j. d. CARROLL.
Clinton, n T., Jan. /, 1853. lily
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walton han the amount ofland employed
One acre well TILED will give from so to 100
bushels, but carelessIy performed, 20 bush
els is a fair average crop. Let the land be
plowed early aud very deep, manure it with
twenty loads of stable litter to the acre, fit
can be had; pillow tin lightly, plant early,
keep down the weeds by the use Of the cul-
%tivator, harrow and hoe. and no other labor
is necessary to make a heavy crop if the sea
son is propitious. When there is a large
amount of unfermented vegetable matter
lime and ashes will be serviceabIe as TOP
dressings. If the Land is a tenacious clay
sand might be hauled on with advantage
Have q deep. rich, loose bed for the million.
of radieles to 60 abroad and uninterrupted,
seek nourishment, and the rich harvest vii
tell well for the kind treatment.
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60 DID l-ILaDIUINI9s9

Stabler's Anodyne Cherry Expectorant
Is confidently recommended to Inyalids, as un-
surpassed by any known preparation. for the
cure OF Coughs Hoarseness, and other forms Of
Common Colds; Bronchitis, Asthma, Group,
Consumption in an early stage, and for the re.
LIEF OF the Patient even in advanced Stages Of
that Fatal Disease.
1t combines, IN a scientific manner, remedies
of long esteemed value, with Others of more
recent discovery, and besides its soothing and
tonic qualities, acts through the skin gently,
and with great efficacy, for the cure of this
class of diseases.
sTABLER's DIARRHEA CORDIAL
Is a pleasant Mixture, compounded in agree.
ment with the rules of Pharmacy, of therapeu
tic agents, long known and celebrated for their
peculiar efficacy in curing Diarrhea, and SINH
lar affections of the system. In its action. it
always nauseates and produces a healthy condi-
ton Of the Liver, thus removing the cause at the
same time that it cures the disease.
Doct s. B. Martin, says-I do not hesitate to
recommend your Diarrhea Cordial and Ano-
dyne Cherry Expectorant, &c.
Doct. John Addison, says-It gives me much
pleasure to add my testimony to that Of others
in favor of the extraordinary efficacy of your
Dlarrhoa Cordial. DC; and of the Expectorant
| have no hesitation in recommending II, as
most valuable medicine, &c.
OoOV' " a. laJhes says lie HAS uSeu Liz III
arrrho Cordial in his practice with thehappies
> effect, and thinks it one of the most convenient
and efficient combinations ever offered to gu
profession.
Doct. L.. D., Handy, writes, I have administer
ed your Anodyne Expectorant, in several case
of Bronchial affection, with the most happy re
! suits, and from a knowledge of its admira d
r effects, I can with the greatest confidence re
G commend it, &c.
Twenty Seven of the most respectable Mel
chants, residents of Maryland, Virginia an
North Carolina, who have sold and also use
q these medicines themselves, say, From our ow
experience and that of our customers, we q
confidently recommend them Pro Bono Public
4 We have never known any remedies used fc
the diseases for which they are prescribed,
W be SO efficient and to give such entire satisfa
ton to all.
|? For sale by Druggists, Apothecaries and Cou
try Store-keepers generally.
E. H. STABLER d CO., Wholesale Druggis
100 Pratt Street, Baltimore. Agents in Raleig
F. F. PESCUD, and WILLIAMS, HAYWOO
of & Co. 27-6
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rlfy God on earth. and meet me in heaven
at last. And, mother, twill not be long
before you will come TO be with nle. and till
you come, will hover near and watch over
you' and be your : guardian angel mother.
| am gong home, and | shall see my father
there, and sister Ellen; and oh /! my Saviour
Will be there, blessed Jesus.-He's coming
"o~, mother. The sun is sinking and
must go. Good bye, mother. good The
word died upon her lips. andas9eet smile
lighted up her features as her pure spirit
winged its way to God who gave it.
Gentle reader, so live, that when ths
summons comes thou wilt be prepared tt
go in peace, nothing fearing. but trusting il
the mercy of that Saviour who died to re
deem mankind Christian Parler MIG
dziae.
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%5nnfsniILR n1aIR < GtnalR araAfmiRs.

91rfsHillr MalR K GRmalR 4taAEmiRs.
R Rev. w W.. I; T Knfp EATON a. NJ prineip'..
TAHE Spring Session of these Schools will com
: menee on the 18th of January, 1853, and
the Annual Examination will cone of on the
9Th, 9th and 10th of June next. Rev. Mfr. Van
Eaton will have charge of the Male, and the Rev.
DIR. Reid aud Lady will have charge of the Fe.
male Department. Iii very desirable that all
who intend entering should do so as early as
possible. Students, however, may enter at any
time during the Session. All young ladies from
a distance are required to board with Mr.. Reid,
excepting those who have relations residing in
town. or It's immediate vicinity. For the ben
ett of the two Schools, we have a fine apparatus,
with globes and maps, to illustrate the impor-
tant sciences We also have a well-selected
Library, 20 which all can have access. Our
Schools are conducted in separate buildings, at
a suitable distance apart. Tuition, per Session
Of five months
Reading, writing, and Arithmetic COM
menced, SIS
English Grammar, Geography, and Ar
lthmetic. advanced, IS
Philosophy. Chemistry, Astronomy, Bot
any and Ethics, $40
Latin, Greek, and advanced Mathe-
MATES, sl2 50
French. Drawing and Painting in water
colors. each, s.
Embroidery, s:
Music on Guitar, S12; Music on Piano, $50
All will be charged from the time of entering
to the close of the Session. and no deduction vii
. be made for absence, except in cases Ofprotrae
ted sickness. Board can be had in town at til
exceedingly low price Of 81 25 per week. an
in the country, not more than a mile distant, 70
81. We have no extra charges. besides thos
lie already mentioned, except that Students furnisI
,f their own lights. Books and Stationary viii
be furnished at customary prices. All letter
relating to business mast be addressed DOS
paid) to the Principals, at Jonesville, Yadki
County. N. c.
as December 27, 1852. Ism.
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AGRICULTURAL.
ARAMIS.

SWEET POTATOES CULTIVATED IN LEVEL
GRoUND.-MEssRs EDITORS Al the An
nual Fair Of the Southern Central Agricultu-
raj Society, held in Macon in October last, |
had the honor Of LAYING before the Society
an essay on The Cultivation and preserva-
ton Of the Sweet Potato In that paper |
had occasion to refer to an experiment which
| made some years ago, with an acre Of pota-
toes planted from vines mot sprouts) in the
level, on the 10th day of June. The pro-
duct, under great disadvantages, was over
$50 bushels. planted this year a small
piece Of ground in potatoes, and gave it the
treatment. While | was engaged in writing
the essay alluded to (Which was about the
middle of October had IA partof the level
ground dug, and found it promised to yield
at the rate of five or six hundred bushels to
the acre. This result | reported to the Socie-
ty. Since frost (Which occurred three weeks
later | have harvested, and measured the
remainder of the crop, in the presence of a
diSinterested person. The level ground yield
ed at the rate of 6S8 bushels to the acre. |
have no doubt that an acre Of land planted
in potatoes early in May, and treated as was
the ground on which my experiment was
made, would yield from eight hundred to
a thousand bushels. My experiment served
to confirm TIE in an opinion which | have
long held, viz: That Red White or Der
muda Red will not bear heavy maDuring
A part of the ground was occupied with tha'
variety, and the potatoes were inferior to the
vans in size, while the product was mucl
less.
| have ALWAYS been successful in keeping
potatoes in banks, but as it is a slow and labo
rious business to put them up in that way
! propose, ifmy life is spared another year
to substitute a house for at least a part Of The
crop. shall construct my house with slab
from the saw mill. Their edges will b,
Strengthened and brought together. The
will be laid on a low ridge pole, and will b
placed at such an angle rs will admit oflhei
holding n thick co, ering Of straw and earth
The straw will be laid ON next to the slabs
and the earth above. The door will be SmaI
and close. The whole area Of the house lUil
be raised and covered with dry straw.
prefer that Of the pine for the protection {
potatoes--ncxt after it broomsedge, an
where neither can be procured, rye ofw.ca
straw may be made 10 answer. The art c
preserving potatoes consists in keeping ther
dry, and at an uniform temperature, whicI
should be neither too high nor too low
Yours, truly, TEsrIs -SoutherR CulhVatol
INDIAN CoRN.-This crop is of paramour
importance to the people Of the South.
Is the greatest supporter Of farm stock, an
from it most Of our bread is manufactured
but still there is much to be learned in i
cultivation. The great secret in producin
heavy crops consists in preparing the groun
for the reception of the seed. One acr
properly put in will yield more than 70,
carslesely planted-hence the necessity
paving more attention tothe mode Of cOlt
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MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

IL cost of Insurance on the mutual plan Is
but a small sum, compared with a joint stock
Company. This Company being located in the
Western part Of the State, consequently much
the larger portion OF the risks are in the West,
very many of which are in the country.
The Company Is entirely free from debt; have
made 10 assessments, and have a very large
amount IN Cash and good bonds, and is there
tore confidently recommended to the public.
At the last Annual Meeting the following of.
hcers, Were elected for the ensuing year:
JAMES SLOAN, President.
SIG. COFFIN, Vice President.
c. P. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y. DC Treasurer.
WIN. III. CUMMING, General Aoent.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y.
December Is. 1852. 15~Iy
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peeps g9RRgg,
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

FOR THE SPIRIT OF III AGE.
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
BY II. D. JAMES.
Behold a Star of peerless light,
Sheds lustre DER the gloom of night,
And forms n diadem;
Where heavenly glories are unfurled
To this bcnighted ruined world -
1t is from Bethlehem.
Bethlehem's fame exceeds each State,
Though Judah's Princes all are great,
And known throughout the earth;
"For out ofthee," ere long, shall sprIng
"Mssiah's Prince" That Holy Thing
Of Heavens unmeasured worth!
The Shepherds first heheld its blaze,
And wondering stood in dread amaze,
Till Angels gladdcned them;
Be peace on earth, for God IN high
Is r~econciled. and drawing nigh =
Go, go to Bethlehem"
The eastern sages saw His "Star,"
And they were guided from afar,
To Judah's Bethlehem:
That nations, yet unborn, might learn
The gloriss which their eyes discern
For they shall shine on them.
Go pay your offerings at His feet,
F~rankincense, gold, and odors sweet,
And every costly gem;
Lol in a manger We shall find
The Great | Am, the Immortal mind,
The Babe Of Bethlehem!
Gates County, N. G.
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N. c. Fashionable Jewelry Store,
PALMER IN RAMSAY
Dealers in Gold and .S;Irer Wo,o6

Dealers an Gold and Slrer Watches.
ALL KINDS Of JEWELRY, the LATEST Styles
SILVER AND PLATED WARE, CUTLERY.
Perfnmery, Fancy Goods, and Clocks.
THNHE subscribers are now receiving their Fall
n purchase, which is one of the most exten.
slve ever offered for sale in the State. Consist
ing of
100 Gold and Silver Watches,
Large collection of Gold Chains Seals and Keya
A fine lot of Diamond Rings and Pins.
Fashionable Earrings, Breastpins and Rings.
Bracelets, Cuff Pins and Armlets,
Very large assortment of Gold, Silver and
Steel Spectacles,
Gold and Silver Thimbles,
Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens and Loekets
Steel Pens and Keys, Razors, Strops and Pen
Knives,
Silver Table, Deserts and Tea Spoons,
Ladies'. Forks and Butter Knives, and Pickle
Knives and Forks.
Casters, Candlesticks, Shutters and Trays
Baskets, Walters, Coffee Urns
Gerondoles, Coral and Card Cases,
Perfumery and Fancy Goods
All kinds of Watches, Jewelry and Clocks re-
paired in our usua! manner.
October 4. 1852. g.
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SPRING GOODS, 1853.
S. H. YOUNG,

rs NOW RECEIVING HIS STOCK OF
ASpring and Summer goods, and would res
pectfully invite his friends, and all wishing to
purchase goods, to call and examine his stock.
which consists ofalmost every variety Of goods
kept in similar houses. The following embra-
ces part of the stock
Plain and Fancy Dress Silks,
Plain and Fancy Berage and ChalIy Berage.
Plaid Summer Silks.
Berage Delanes
Printed Jackonets and Ginghams.
American and English Prints.
Bonnet, Cap and Neck ribbons.
Collars, Sleeves, L G Hdkfs, Laces, Edgings, &c
BONNET FOR LADIES \ MISSES.
SILK HATS, LEGHoRN n PANAMA, DO.
BOYS HATS, VARIOUS KINDS.
just received, Leverings Syrup, a prime ar
ticle. S II YOUNG,
3O-I2m