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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
RAN ROAD NETTING.

RAIL ROAD MEETING.
A Rail Raall Meeting. attended b
0Fer tua tbensand persons from the
t'0unfiss u DAVE, fsjkiu. Wilkes.
and lredrlI. coussnsd in the later
t'euniy recently. snd passed rrsolr-
tisns Tor an abstract Of which. We are
indebted 10 the Raleigh Star.
lsf. That railroad can be built.
BY the people Of The coanties ihroagh
which II may ran. from Salisbury,
west to the Tennessee line. provided
the State contribute one-third the ne
eessary amount
ed. That rum Salisbury through
Wiikesborough TO the Tennessee line,
is The only proper route for a road to
connect the eastern portion Of the
State with the western.
Sd. That in the opinion Of the meet
ing, il would be injurious to The trade
Of North Carolina 10 connect the west
ern counties with the Central Road AT
Charlotte. as il would carry large
portion oi the trade to Charleston.
4th. That. as the road from Beau-
fort 10 the Tennessee line. would be an
enterprise in which the real interests
of the entire State would be consult
ed. therefore The State should aid the
same TO The extent of its ability.
5th. Invites cooperation from the
citizens of other counties interested
in the work, and proposes another
Convention to meet at suitable place,
at an early day. with a view Of placing
this matter properly before the Lsgis,
laturs, asking fora charter aud the aid
Of the State in the enterprise.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
Portland, September 30.

MAlsR ELECTION The returns from
remote towns gradually reduced Nor
ribs supposed majority, aud il is now
thought that he will lack one-thousand
Of an election by the people.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

ATTEN TIoN.

To the commissioned, non-commissioned Officers
and Musieidns belonging to The Hagfeids
Volunteer Regiment.
VOU are hereby commanded TO attend at Da-
vid Mechanics, on Friday the 9th Of Ocio-
her next, at II o'clock, armed and equipped for
drill muster and conrt martial; and on Saturday
the 9TH, at 10 o'clock; you will appear with your
respective companies, armed and equipped for
Reeimental exercise.
or On Saturday there will hs an election
held for Field Officers.
BY order Of Col. Paris.
GEO. w. TATE, Adj't,'
sep,em6sr is:s So
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

Tie vas committed for etaminati0n.
WillisIn G. Valentine. a merchant d
New York. VAS also arrested, charged
with being CONSERVED in fitting olt The
vessel for that vesage- He Was re-
CURED 20 6ne bail 10 $40 200. IN default
Of which he was committed TO pfisan
The Journal d Commerce says iIaat. II
the information il has received be cor
rect. the fitting out of vessels for the
slave trade has since January last been
regular business in that city.
Net. laisltEfnser.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
WINTER OATS

A IL lhass psEsoms who have sagaFpd Win.
"a lsf o1s Sen the slbssfib<f. arc respectful
y rrQs<sss5 % call and ses fhsn innsaiss<.y,
ssfh<y ecrupS Fooa whieA be wann for cher Por-
po-eA
- Sons fswnsy o. twenty-five bashsis ..
thes< oais-p<rhsPs he npesi ever seen in ih.s
section 81 osln;ry. -rensis uns0H. and can Be-
bad BY ssrly spPlicsEion 10 tbs subscriber
r. ID. MAcNAiR.
S<pt 81. t3-2s
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

Plantation and Negroes Cor Sale.
WILL l. sald. % ne hiEhs.t hideer. 81 he
lsis fs1idrncs " Ma Elasbssh L.ils.
dsessssd. On ssssrdsy Tbs 7lh 81 Osisl<r ss1s.
Ih< Plsnistion 90 which ihs ssid 5sresws lived.
eonisiuing lee srfes.
AZ he aams tine and place Five Negroes vii
ls sod. va; Nesfs Boy shooft~sniy yssrs oia.
and y0unS Negro wonsn wlih three CHI
dren.
Tefns made knorn On fbe dsy q sale
THOM IS J. LATTA.
wM. w. LATTA.
AsAHEL N. LA1-rA.
sept. ioths 1884. 54-2u
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
Internal Improvement.

or A GENERAL CONVENTION of the
friends of Internal improvement will be held
At SALISBURY, on THURSDA Y The second
day Of NoremJsr nerf.
The object Of the Convention will be to con-
slider and recommend general system Of Inter-
nal Improvements BY Rail Roads, for the State.
All counties are requested to send Delegates,
and all friends of Internal Improvement are in
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

ELKcrncrrr-CHLosoFoRx.-Ad dis.
tinguished physician oil Paris. DIR. Ro-
bert de LanbelIe. announces that a
shock Of electricity. given to patient
dying from the effects Of ehloroform,
Immediately eounteracts its influence.
and restores the sufferer to life.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

Connecticut, il is stated, is out Of
debt. and has money loaned out at in
terest.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
Obituary.

Died.. this county, on the Goth inst, after
brief illness, Mr.. STEPHEN CLARK, aged about
So years. The deceased was esteemed BY his
acquaintance for his strict morality, candor
and integrity.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

Hon. r. w. prcKESs. of South Ca
rolina. is out in favor Of electing pre-
sideniial electors in that Stale BY the
people.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
LATER FROM EUROPE.
New York, Sept. 81.

New York, Sept I'll.
The steamer Arabia arrived at 5
o'clock this afternoon, bringing dates
from Liverpool to the 9th of Septem-
Der, three days later than by the last
arrival.
Russia refuses the propositions made
by Austria as preparatory to opening
negotiations for peace-deelsrcs her
determination to retire behind the
Pruth, and there await the course of
events, whether hostile or peaceable.
A special meeting Of the Austrian Ca
binet has decided that this refusal is
not casus beH against Russia, conse-
quently Austria will maintain her pre-.
sent position. awaiting the result Of
the allied attack on Sebastopol.
New negotiations are Matching be-
tween Austria, Prussia, and the German
States with the view to peace.
1t is said that Nicholas is about to
proclaim his third son. Nicholas, King
of Poland.
Bomarsund has been destroyed, and
the troops have all re-embarked. This
is the only item OF news we have from
the Baltic.
A portion Of the Crimea expedition
embarked at Varna on the Oil inst.
and sailed for the rendezvous at Balts.
chick.
Greece refuses to pay her indemni
ty TO Turkey.
There has been no change in affairs
in the Principalities.
From France and Great Britain there
is no news Of special import.
Mr.. Soule has left Madrid for France.
The Spanish papers assert that he left
on account of the fact that he had share
in an instruction which took place in
Madrid on the 2Sth Of August.
THE HARVEST IN ENGLAND Mr..
Webb, Editor OF the New York Cou-
rier, now on visit to England, writes
as follows Of the English harvest:
al have never before visited the ru
raj districts Of England during harvest
time, and have arrived at the conclu
sion, from all that | can learn from the
oldest Inhabitants that the wheat crop,
now being rapidly secured, withou,
the slightest injury from the occasion-
al showers which have fallen in Ger.
tain districts and slightly retarded the
work. is not only the greatest in ex-
tent, but the NEST productive per acre
that has ever been produced in the
United Kingdom. February, March.
and April were the dryest months re.
membered to have occurred in this
country, and during this period more
acres were sown. with wheat, andit was
altogether better sown and got in thar
on any previous occasion. A good
growing season followed and now there
are thousands Of acres lying contiguous
to each other which win yield upwards
Of sixty bushels to the acre. This
greatly astonished me, but in certain
districts this is not an Unusual yield
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
PUBLIC SALE.

4 SHALL offer for sale, on tho premises, on
L Thursday the 18th Of October next, all my
personal property. consisting Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Cattle, Hogs, one Wagon. one set.of
Blacksmith Tools,
Crop Of Corn, Hay, Tobacco, &c.
JEHU BROWN.
Sept. g. o.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

"A FRESH Supply Of BIBLES and Ties.
a taments have just been received at the
Depository Of the Orange County Bible Socieiy
Tho Drug Store Of Dr.. s. d. Scheduled.
July nth, 1854. 45-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

To Teachers of Common Schools.
vUyHE Examining Committee for the County
l. of Orange will hold their next regular meet
ing al the Court House in Hillsborough, on Sa-
turday the 2sth Of October next. at ] o'clock,
A. NJ. All persons wishing TO procure ceitifi-
Gates 10 teach in the Common Schools Of this
county, can make application at that time.
4. A. HEARTT, Sec'y.
Sept. 10Th, 1854. ST.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

Tract OF Land,
whereof the said Lacy Lloyd died seized and pos
sesscd. containing about s0o Acres. and adjoin-
ing the lands Of Frederic Lloyd and others. The
land will be sold with the encumbrauce Of the
widows dover.
Terms: Twelve months credit; bond and re.
curiiy required. and title reserved until the pur-
chase money is paid.
o. +. LONG. c. &s.s.
Sept. 10. Sits
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27

All newspapers in the State, friendly to In.
teraal Imp-o' en- ont. are rcques,es to puhlsh the
above notice.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-27
Equity Sales.

Henry Lloyd and others, er parfs.
aCssa PURSUANT to the decree Of
SG$6 the Court Of Equity Cor Orange eoun-
S ~. made st September Term. 1884.
&6AR / shah, on the 4ih day Of November
next. offer Tor sale. at The late residence u Lacy
Lloyd, deceased, the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

In passing along Pearl street yestGd
we noticed on . large building. no. fr d
main street the sign Carter's Spanish Y
turc, " and on enquiry. learned that Med
Bennett & Beers were re6tting and imprS1
it to be used ar q mandatory for tbs !
bruted Uedicine, the demand for it thrag]
the Union having increased so rapidly |
ir order to supply the public, they hswA
compelled to occupy an additional houn|
making and putting it up. Within lhsA
eighteen months "Csrter's Spanish NiI1
has been introduced into all the vesia1
southwestern states. with the grestssd
cess and at this time there is no other Z
icine extant so universally popular kl
cure of such diseases as it is recommeni
w are gratitied at witnessing the success
the manufacturers Of this medicine, and
is sold by every Apothecary and druggI'
tie city, trust that each of them may rs'
a fortune by its sale. and that The hu
family may be eventually cured Of every
ease for which it is prescribed. The
house on Pearl street. when completed
add business to the square, and proves
cided convenience to the proprietors 10
king the MIXTURE. and supplying Their {.
sands Of customers With it.-Richmoadl
patch.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
rnr uSIvEasrrre or vssuIs.A.

There are four hundred snS sixty six stu
dents 10 attendance, two hundred and eighty
nine Of whom are from Virginia. There are
fifteen members of the faculty. The course
Of instruction embraces ell the usual routine
OF collegiate studies. and. also. Law. Medi-
cine, Surgery and Gymnastics. IL requires
seven years to complete the course Of studies,
though certificates Of proficiency are granted
to such as leave the Uni arsity without ac-
curing the degrees.
The Library originally selected and arran-
ged By Mr.. Jefferson, has since been enlar-
ged by donations from President Madison
aud Others, and now numbers upwards Of
5000 volumes, together with . rich and ex-
~tensiye collection Of engravings.
Divine service is performed in the chapel
every Sunday morning and evening by the
Chaplain Of the University, who is appointed
in turn from the principal religious demon.
nations. Provision has been made for the
education Of 80 students, without payment Of
Professors fees. board or University charges
This noble university is located under ths
shadow Of Monticello. aud 10 . lovely valley
of the mountains Of Virginia. Southern stu.
dents who desire to complete their studies
would probably find every inducement snt
appliance to a thorough education here. which
they can secure in Harvard and Yale col
leges.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
rn,auTg OF aKsPKcr.

AT a meeting of Marcngo Lodge, No l09.
L. O. @. H.. held at their bali on the mora
ing of tic 18th Of June. it was resolved
list. That this Lodge has heard with deep
regret of the death Of the worthy Brother,
Samuel Bowman Of this county.
2nd. That 10 this dispensaiion the Lodge
has lost a most worthy member, society an
upright man. the family a kind husband. an
afectionate father and a sincere friend.
Bird. That the Lodge sympathises deeply
with the family and friends Of the deceased,
but have tic consolation of knowing, that il
has been ordered by the all wise Providence
of God WREN be calls all must obey, and We
bow with reverence and humility to the dis.
pens alton, and. kiss the rod with which W.
are smotc.'
4th. That the Lodge be clothed in mourn
ing, the members wear the usual badge fol
thirty days, q copy Of these proceedings b.
furnished the widow. and friends Of the de.
ceased brother, and Published in the paper,
Of the town.
JOHN II. LIkENS,
JOS. SCH0PPERT, Commit:e.
J.. w GRANTHAM.)
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21

Egy-It is understood at Washington that
the responsible Ministers Of the British Queen
baye officially denied to this government that
they stand pledged to furnish aid toSpain in
resisting the designs Of the Uuittd States up
on Cuba but the enquiries instigated thro'
our Minister have rot been successful in dis
covering the exact attitude Of France 10 that
regard. That is, it has not been officially
ascertained whether Franco has formed a Sc
cret treaty with Spain guaranteeing Cuba or
not. 1t is presumed. however, that the ne
gotiations for the contingent failed upon The
point Of the equivalent to be rendered by
Spain. She doubtless demanded aid, in the
shape of men. money ard ships. in resisting
the intended attack Of the United States up
oa Cuba. England, certainly. France, prob
ably, replied that she could not afford, at this
time. to break with the American Union in
defence Of the rights Of an cd ally. Thus
it is probable that the famous t~riparite ALI
ance for the protection ofCuba, has run upon
\ hidden rock, and gone to pieces.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
GOOD N

The New York Times, in the course Of an
article under the head of "A Column Of Talk
for Young Men on Small Wages has this
plain and sensible paragraph on the subject
of dress:--
Then as to dress--it is great nonsense to
say that all must dress fashionably or lose
caste. What is the fashion? Who wears a
fashionable coat, and bow do you know it is
the fashion? Tell us of one substantial mer-
chant, one thrifty mechanic. one successful
lawyer. or one gentleman who wears it, and
we vii, name ten Of each, equally noted aud
successful. who do not. and ten tops whom
you utterly despise that do, The fashion in
New York for men just now, requires a clean,
decent garment, and no patches on it--uo
more, no less. A lady might wear her grand
mothers shawl in Broadway, and not be mo-
ticed. The timid ones. and those just in from
other cities. alone are worried about their looks
when they wear last winters bonnet to the
lecture or to church. Let the young initiate
he substantial and common-s sensible, rather
than those who are keeping up appearance
at a sacrifice. 1t will be a saving in this
item
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
SILENT MEMBER.

In noticing the death Of the late Nj !
grass of Virginia. in his speech, ia s'
ate, on Monday the 18th inst, Nh. y
re marked
"At the solicitation Of bis frisndi
n~eighbors. he represented them, for To-.
time in the convention Of the State call
revise the constitution Of Virginia. 10 10
OF that body be was what is usually 70
a silent member with the Aippant, Psf
q do siguatiOn of disparagement , yet :,
son, whose commanding intellect moulds'
gave being to all the great institutlcn'a
popular government, was himself alT,p
lent member too. IL is said. ] Thick q
Jefferson, that on even the greatest gus
before him. be seldom made sspeeea eN
ing four minutes in duration for''''
a plain and sensible mind, not unss0Ise
the results of reading and reflection =
ceased friend and colleague was one o
who thought it safer. and perhaps ~
seemIy, rather to think and act without
ing than to talk and net without tnipsa'
What an example for our public us'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
THE Law OF NEWSPAPERS.

! Subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary, are considered as wishing
to continue their subscriptions.
2. If subscription order the discontinuance
oftheir periodicals the publisher may continue
to send them until all arrearagcs are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Offices to which they
are directed, they are held responsible til
they settle the bill and ordered them discon.
tinued.
4. If subscribers remove to other places
without informing tue publishers, and the pa.
pers are seat to the former directions, they
are held responsible.
5. The Courts have decided that refusing
to take periodicals from tho Office, or remov-
ing and leaving them uncalled for, is prim,
sacia evidence Of intentional fraud.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
IMPORTANT FROM JAPAN.

The English papers contain the important
announcement, under date Of ~Shsngtae, April
~. that Commodore Perry has succeeded in
the object Of his visit to Jeddo. and tha. sim
liar advantages have been obtained for the
Of this country that had previously
been conceded to Russia. The same condi-
ton in both treaties-namely, that three ports
are to be opened In a year. There is no rea-
son to question the truth of this statement,
as in our last correspondence from Shahghae,
under the date of March II, it was mentioned
that Commodore Perry's arrival from Jeddo
was hourly expected. The field which the
success of this important negotiation lays
open to our is immence.--N Y,
Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
TuELaDY,s BOOK.

This Book,-"abcu q feet or a feet and
a half ahead, and above, and beyond all 9th
er publications Of ike kind published in this
or any other country deserves to be received
and read by every lady in the land. The
July No. Is before us-it is most attractive
in every feature. and every number that fol-
lows will be just like it-Only a little more
50. IF YOU want the Book say SO, and bring
us 50 and you shall have it for twelve mouths.
I've shani lend our any more.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
THE rMpREss OF FRANCE Ann CUBA.

A Paris correspondent Of the National In
telligencer furnishes the following There
is much talk in American circles here Of what
may be almost called a demonstration lately
made at the Tuiileries themselves and by no
less q parsonage than the Empress. have
heard from several sources (not, however, let
me add, from any official person. or from any
one who was actually present. that in a late
interview with several Americans. among
whom was our Minister, Mr.. Mason, the
Empress introduced the subject ofour diff
c%ulties with Spain and in tic course of con-
versation, during which she showed a remark
able knowledge of all the facts bearing upon
the case, she expressed herself strongly OPP
posed to the policy and intentions attributed
to the United States. If | we're Queen OF
Spain she is reported to have said, ! would
go to the last extremity in resistance to the
United States Some Of our countrymen
here fear that the Empress would not have
ventured upon this delicate ground if there
were not some more wcll-founded reason than
is generally known for apprehending that
France and England would support Spain
with their armies and navies as well as with
the dirlomates,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-21
CALL OF A TEMPERANCE
FOR VIRGINIA.

The Convention which met in Charlottes-
VILE last August, having authorized its Ex-
ecutlve Committee to call another Conven-
uon thug year, at a time and place to be de-
signated by the Committee
The friends of Temperance throughout the
State are hereby rogue sted to hold meeting.
as soon as possible in their respective coun-
ties and neighborhoods, and appoint dele
gates to a CONVENTION, to be held a,
Lynchburg, on Thursday, the 18th day o.
August next, to consider the present attitude
and necessities ofthe Temperance Cause, and
to concert measures for prompting that cause
If the county or neighborhood meetings
will make e~ffectual provision for paying the
expenses Of their delegates, it will increase
not only the fullness of their attendance, but
the patience and t~horoughness of their DELHI
e~rations.
This is submitted to the Judgment of those
meetings.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
LUCIAN MINOR, Chairman
Tnos, j. Evans, Sec'y.
Richmond, June, 1854.