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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06
EFFECTS or RAN. ROADS.

The Wheeling latelligcncer draws
the following picture of the improves
pent in property. population and com-
fort along the line Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road:
M man can leBs. eautinue skep-
tic as To the eAest af railroads on fhe
general development and prosperity
Of the country through which they pass
who will take the trouble to keep his
eyes opeL while passing aloug the Bal.
,timore and Chic Railroad. At every
station almost neat and thriving VII
lage is springing up. in many places
towns, while the entire country wears
a new countenance under the vigorous
efforts of the husbandmap, who NOW
finds market for his products, a place
of purchase for his wants, and in every
way calculated to reward his honest
toll. Heretofore he could barely live
by consuming What he made aud max
ng all that he consumed now the
market is al his door, aud be can sell
all that he makes and more than buy
with his receipts all that he wants,
The price III land is increased cent
per cent. in many places, while the
general tendency Of every thing is to
go ahead. Counties can observe, pro,
lit. and learn hence that their corpo-
rate subscriptions are repaid them with
interest the moment such works are
completed, even should the stock !nol
Ipay one per cent. OF sell far tSent,
per cent. ON first COST"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06
yy0 O,
WED nesday, september 9.

az We have given in to-day's paper Por-
ton % the proceedings efthe meeting ofsiock-
holders in the North Carolina Rail Road Com
psny at this place. on the lash and 18th Of yn-
" Iasi. esieeming Il q subject II general inie-
rest TO the people Of the Stale. Tie Report Of
the President and Directors. which appears in
this issue. will be found 70 be an able and in
lsekes,ing do1snep;-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

The following extract from letter dated the
ID inst. received hy the editors from reliable
business house in Norfolk, Messrs. Rowland &
Brothers. contains an important item ofintelli'
gence for wheat growers;
aDEAR sIRs: We have the pleasure Of inform
ing you that the price Of Peruvian. Gaano, ha'
this day been redncsdfise dollars Per ton--ihs
present rate being s4s.
aThis reduction takes place at a favorable
season Of the year, and no doubt viii induce
larger consumption Of IT,"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

MUMMY WHEAT.-While time has
swept away all the secret memories Of
the friends of the ancient dead, and
left only what appears to this genera.
ton a useless collection of dust, in
form of a mummy, we again. however,
have occasion to rejoice in that ancient
art in another instance, where embalm-
ing has, alter the lapse OF more than
three thousand years, given to this ge-
neration specimen OF wheat superior
to any heretofore discovered, and will,
doubtless, prove a great blessing to hu-
manity.
A professor Of agriculture at Com
piegne exhibits to those who desire to
see them, stalks 81 wheat grown from
seed thirty centuries old. Niue grains
Of Egyptian wheat were found, some
months ago, in carcophagus opened at
Cairo, by the side Of the mummy. They
were sown, aud strange TO say, germi-
mated, and that, too, with tropical vi
gnr and luxuriance VI vegetation. The
stalks were as solid aud as straight as
those Of rose bush; one root pratluc-
ed twenty ears of wheat, each ear con-
tanning 100 grsins-ss that one seed
Ifo,lucetl 2 1910 seeds. The size If these
was enormous, and its yield offarinace-
nus matter proportionately large. The,
agriculture OF SEsosTRis's tine must
have been singulsrly precocieus, to
yield such Brob,lignag wheat at that
age d the world. Perhaps, though, il
the Seine woald ever, flow annually, we
might cultivate its inundated bank with
quite as much success. Globe.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

CaLIreRSIs PoLIrIcs.-The Wings Of
California are all right upon the slave
ry question. The substance OF the re-
solution on the Nebraska bill is:
That each Territory has a right to
govern itself; and when the popula-
ton entitle them to frame State con-
stitution, they have a right to suit
themselves independent Of any ether
power"
The Democrats are divided on this
and other issues. and Wing triumph
is expected.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

tani advantage derived fiom L. Whasal each
shesP hsd beloss yisllel him tui a pounds -
a sheAIins, for uhieh hs 6blainsd buf IS esnts
per Poand he now obtains a pounds ff0m
each. and ssIls il ior lsossnis psr pOandss An
increase Of 80 p<r eens-
The committee appointed 20 canis with fhs
commissioners Of Hillssosoush. In reierence 10
their aiding The Society in holding lis Annual
Pair. reported that the commissioners tendsred
the use q lot 10 be selected Sul Of the Coma
mons in he western part Of the town. and also
promised % solicit subscriptions from The eiti-
lsns, 70 place ihe LOT selected in condition Cor
the advantageous accommodation Of the Fair.
On motion of Mr.. Norwood. il was
Rssahrsd. That those persons having grain %
return % the socieiy-ihe one-,hird Of The pro-
dace Of the seed furnished them last fall-bs
authorized either % distribute Il among their
neighbors who are members Of the Society, OF
Opposite il with the Treasurer; and when dis
tribated 10 their neighbons. they must make q
return 20 the Treasurer, stating lhe persons %
whom il Was distributed, end the amount "a
each.
The socirty then proceeded 20 the election o
officers for the ensuing year, aud the formel
officers were reelected. as follows:
Paul G. Cameron, President.
1ss% ". w Norwood. Vic.
Thomas Ii%ss : b ,.s..ss''' Presidents
James C. Tunentine, Treasurer.
Edwin A. Heart. Secretary.
DIR. Pride Jones, Corresponding Secretary.
| The President appointed the following per
sons to compose the Executive Committee 10
for the ensuing year, viz:
]. w. Norw@d, W. j. Bingham.
Tnesaas Wilson. Alexander Dixon,
Cad. Jones, jr., VIM. Cain, senr.,
Cad. Jones, senr.. VIM. A. Graham,
Geo. A. Faucet, William Duskins,
Rev. Archibald Cuuic, Thomas Lynch, esq
After an informal agreement that the Exec
utive Committee should meet in Hillsborougl
on "Wednesday Of the Superior Court 10 selcc
the Fair Ground, &c., thessociety adjourned.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

PoLulcs IN New YoRK.--It is said
that there will be some four or five
candidates TOR Governor in the No
vember election Judge Bronson is
the candidate Of the lizards !" Gov.
Seymour of the" Suits. The Wings
will have a candidate. the Freesoil par.
.ty one, and the Main Liquor law men
are also waiting the signs of the times
to see whether it is worth while to
start "a candidate.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

CHEAPER PApER.-The New Orleans
bulletin saws: eve are inclined to
believe that the okra plant0f the South
is destined to alleviate the grievous
evil under which all publishcr,lcm la
bors. We have seen specimens Of
strong white rope manufactured from.
ITS fibre. II twill make rope. it Ger.
talnly will make paper. and if it will
make paper the present exorbitant pri.
ces must come down materially, for
the supply OF the raw material will be
as inc;yfaustible as cheap"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06
zine Drought and its Effects. -rI

me drought and Its Efects.-Thc
editor OF the Louisville Journal. after
travelling from st. Louis TO chicago,
and thence south TO Louisville. (Ky.)
comes to the conclusion that in the
great corn growing States Of 'fennes-
see. Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Arkan-
sas and Missouri, the corn crop this
season will fall short one half the ave.
rage yield. In portions of Illinois anil
Missouri it is thought the crop viii
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

Iowa observation-disclosures, the Wing
candidate for Governor, has 1000 ma.
iority. In the lower House Of the Lee
gislature there will be a Why MAORI
ty. Senate doubtful.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

NEW CoTToS.-The FIRST bale Of the
new crop was received in this market
on Saturday last from the plantation Of
Gen. ALFRED DocKgey.
We are glad to receive such sub
stantial evidence that the old General
is "himseIf again." Fay. Obs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

\ young man named Hulvcy, died
very suddenly, recently, at a camp
ground eight miles north of Staunton,
Va, from eating stale watermelon.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

or We are inaeb,ei % friend frr pam-
pct copy 81 the aAnnaai Circular e the Ma
tionai Medical College. Washington. d. c."
Among the seven gentlemen who eompase the
Faculty, We are pleased 10 see she name Of our
former to~nsmsn, EBsAED N. scorr. N. d., as
Prosecsor and Demonstrate. The Lectures st
this institution commence on The fourth Mon
day Of October. and continue until March.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

CouSrERFErrs.--we understand that
many counterfeit sI0 Bills on The Bank
Of Cape Fear. heretofore described,
are now in circulation. The counter
felt is well executed; the bills made
payable at Salisbury, Fayetteville or
Wilmington. Fsy. 0ts.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

APPROACHING ELEcTroxs.-rhe cleo
ton in Vermont for State officers and
Legislature and three Representativ
to Congress will take place ON Tues
day the 5th of September. The e.
lection in Maine for six Represents
ti,es in Congress, State officers, and
Legislature will take place ON the fol-
lowing Monday, the lIth Of September.
In Vermont there is no doubt that
the result will be adverse to the Admit
nistration. In Maine the contest is
carried on with much anilnat ion, and
an unusual number of candidates have
been nominated for the various offices.
Maine has now Wing Governor. aud
yermont a Democratic Governor.
Mar INF.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

Afer an informal agreement that the Exec
utive Committee should meet in HiIlsborough
on "Wednesday Of the Superior Court 10 select
the Fair Ground, &c., thesSocieiy adjourned.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

We see il stated in the Boston Post
that in the British House Of Lords on
the 18th instant Lord Clarendon laid
on the table. a despatch from the Bri-
tish. Consul General at Havana describ-
ing the measures adopted by the Cos
,ernment Of Cuba TO put down the slave
trade. ON which occasion Lord claren-
don took the opportunity Of denying a
report circulated in the United States
that Great Britain had ever contenpla-
ted or intended To Africanize Cuba or
TO. establish black Republic there.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-09-06

TaKIso nut THE wRISKLEs.-The
Abingdon Democrat Of Saturday last
says: :. Recent rains have taken the
curls out of the corn and relieved
good many farmers OF the wrinkles ON
iheir faces. The corn crop is not
altogether so hopeless as was expect
ed. Wherever the land was pioughsd
deP. the prospects for toierable crop
are good. Notwithstanding the severe
drought"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

LIVE WlTHIN Your ,MEANs.-We don't like
stinginess. We don't like economy, when it
comes down to rags and starvation. We have no
sympathy with the notion that the poor man
should hitch himself to post and stand still,
while the rest of the world moves forward. It is
no mans duty to deny every amusement, every
luxury, every recreation, every comfort that he
may get rich 1t is no mans duty to make an
iceberg of himself, to shut his eyes and ears, to
the suferings of his fellows, and to deny himself
the enjoyment that results from generous actions,
merely that he may hoard wealth for his heirs to
quarrel about. But there is an economy which is
every mans duty, and which is especially COM
mendable in the man who struggles with poverty
an economy which is consistent with happiness,
and which must be practice1 if the poor man
would secure independence. -. -, .s--
1t is almost every mans privilege, and it be-
comes his duty to live within his means not up
to, but within them. Wealth does not make the
man, We admit, and should never be taken into
the account in our judgment of men but compe-
tence should always be secured when it can be,
by the practice of economy and self denial to
only tolerable extent. 1t should be secured,
not so much for others to look upon, or to raise
us in the estimation of others, as to secure the
consciousness of independence, and the constant
satisfaction which is derived from its acquire
ment and possession. -''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

TOUCH WIrSEss.-A correspondent of the Knick-
erbocker Magazine, whose hand write strongly
resembles that of the author of Puddlesord Pa
pers favors that magazine with the following
court scene: s
Litigation about two pigs; the pigs having run
wild all summer.
Witness, boy, a little deaf, and little daft
Lawyer.Do you know plaintiffs pigs.' Wit
ness-sHav (very Loudly ..3 -, -,
lRaising his ,voice,) 'Do-you-know-pIain-
sYesc
.How long have you known them ? 80. = e.
sHav r''D ~
Q.ouder Silly How long have you known
them? III ''0t
sFed 'em all last spring. ai'1 ~ sH
sWere they all about Of a size p suoA' y-' -
sHav s. 20 is7i7.7 'li" 79a a9ts sejfsas E7ls
(Rises to his feet, petulantly, and sh1kcs his
fore6nger at the conclusion of each worl, ut wit
ness, )'Were--they-about- sixsY u yfsas
Some or 'em res and come 90 'evs re1s'f. 1s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

Gently exhibited to the Pathological Society of
London, removed from various parts of the body
of a young woman, who was taking down clothes
from the drying lines, and putting the pins in her
mouth, when some one came behind her and selz-
ed her by the arms startling her much that she
swallowed the whole mouthful sickness and
emaciation followed small swelling showed
itself under her left breast, which liberated and
burst, giving passage to PIN, the head of which
was lone. Sixteen others were taken from about
the same spot, and others from the left knee, from
over the sternum, and from the wrist-they had
all lost their heads except two.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

Cy- Hon. John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware, made
a speech few days since, in which he used this
language:
81 am,'' said Mr.. c., for devotion to American
citizens an | American interests. am for Amer
ican in preference to foreign labor, American
mechanics, American manufactures, American
navigators, American commerce, and above all
American agriculture. am for American bread
stuffs, and an american market for them. I am
for the country as it stands in preference to all
other countries, and have no desire to win the
foreign vote by abject fattery or professions of
greater regard for foreigners than for those born
in my own-my native land"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

CT Many Proverbs admit of contradiction, as
witness the following {" the more the merrier.''
Not so; one hand is enough in purse. g Moth
ing but what has an end" Not so : a ring has
none for it is round. "Money is a great comfort"
Not when it brings thief to the gallows. ss The
world is a long journey" Not so the sun goes
over it every day. 1t is a great way to the bot
tom of the sea'' Not so 1t is but stones cast.
A friend is best found in adversely" Not so: for
then there is none to be found. &C The pride of
the rich makes the labor of the poor.'' Not so !:
the labor of the poor makes the pride of the rich
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

SEYMOUR AND BAD LQUoR .''-The new York
Herald, prior to the election, was full of squibs.
Here are specimens: .--...f -ol srfd ado
FRENcHMEN!-Thc wines of la belle France are
to be cut off. Rally for cognac. One struggle
for the demi-tasse. Vire la bagatelle!
GERNASs!-The pride of your fatherland, lager
bier, is imperrlled. Next they'll want your pipes.
One blow for your luxurics.
IRIsHMEN!-Your national institution, whisky
punch, is in danger. Rally to its support. Faugh
a BdUdah!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

An EXPENSIVE SET OF FURs.-Messrs. JOS Stone
Co., 81 Court street, received an order vester-
day from lady in Cleveland for set of Russia
Sable Furs, to be worth $1,000! We had the
pleasure of examining portion of the skins this
morning, and think them the best ever seen in this
market, they were imported from the Leipsic Fair
by Mr.. Stone. The best one of the lot he values
at $l2O! When it is remembeted that Russian
Sable is about the size of an American mink, one
can easily judge to what expense fashionable la
dies will 60 in dress.-Bosfon Trar.
THE Crown OF ENcLAND.-The following is es-
timated as the value of the jewels in this magnif-
cent diadem: Twenty diamonds round the circle,
fl,5OO each, f3O,OOO two large centre diamonds
$4,000 each, "a 900; ffty-four smaller diamonds,
placed at the angle of the former, flOO four cros-
ses, each composed of twenty FIVE diamonds, fl2,-
ooo; four large diamonds on the top of the cross,
,1:+'ou; twelve diamonds, contained in feur-de-
MS tl0,OOO; eighteen smaller diamonds contain
ea IN the same, $4,000; pearls, diamonds, &C.,
%Oda% POd .re arc arches and crosses, 9lOOOO also one
twenty-s,x diamonds in the upper cross, $500:
two circles of pearls about the rim. 93.OO0. Cost
OF the stones in the crown, exclusive Of the met.
al, ELL, 900. '
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05
Board of Trade.

We, the undersigned, merchants of Saint Paul,
seeing the necessity of taking some organization
by which to relieve ourselves, as we'll as the me-
chanic, the farmer and laboring man from the
monetary and other difficulties under which we
now labor, have concluded to hold meeting for
that object on Wednesday evening next, at seven
O'Clock, at Mazourka Hall.
Henry +. Buel, r. Galway, D. Day, B. Pres
Icy, b. Weidc, William Spencer, C. Woodbridge,
l.. G. Dunn, Jeremiah Smith, l.. B. Wait & Co.,
Chambln & Morgan, ID. Michaud, Winnie Cool
ey, Cathcart Co., n. f. Tyson, Marshall & Co.,
w. S. Combs, Bond & Kellogg, Markley 4 Kern.
l.. c. Ii. Mix, j. l.. Farwell & Co., Culver 4
Harrington, Culver Fonseca, Edward Heenan,
F. E. Collins, Stecs & Hunt, G. G. Griswold
Wood Morse, f. Howitz & Co., McClouds &
Walker, Abram Elfet, J. Fullerton, Ritchie & Co.,
Mirshall Co., A. F. Spofford, P. 7. Bradley,
Lewis Hyneman, Charles ID. Elfelt, j. Frost.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

A BAND OF BRorHERs.-We saw two wagon loads
of boys pass through this city yesterday evening,
to all appearance belonging to the same family.
We did not count the number-would sguess,'
that there were about thirty six; thirteen to a
wagon, few of them were girls. On the wagon
sheets were painted in large letters 'New Braska'
-Western Dispatch.
We copy this item as curiosity. In each of
the two wagons thirteen ''boys,'' ssfew'' of
whom were "girls," making in all Htirty-sir boys!
Wonder if some of them were not mermaids, and
the whole of them little negroes. Possibly they
were young Shanghai roostcrs, or boy pullets-
may he they were only hoop poles, which the boy
aunt Imagination of the editor clothed with petit
coats and dminutivc unmentionables. The edit
o'rs calculating organ must be equal to that of the
co!ored poet who says that
ssTwce two is five, and dat seven,
Twice nine Is ten, and twenty-two's eleven."
st. Louis Herald
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05
From the New York Herald. s,ei
National Know Nothing Council-Openins Of the
Presidential Campaisn-the Candidates for Nomi-
nation. &c. b.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 1854.
1t is reported here that u National Know, Moth
ING Council is to meet in this city at noon on
Wednesday, the 18th inst. for the purpose of ma
king arrangements for the Presidential election.
1t is expected that a candidate will be selected
from three prominent individuals, whose names
will be presented to the council. Gen. Sam Hous-
ton of Texas, Jacob Broom of Pennsylvania, and
Millard Fillmore Of New York, are the three
John M. Clayton, it is said, is out of the question.
Twenty-eight States-even California-will be
represented. l send you these rumors as they
were communicated to me, know nothing fur
ther. sEeg. rf.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

GyTThere are about 5000 negroes entitled
the State Constitution, which requires colored
man to have been three years a citizen, and pos
sessed of freehold estate of the value of $3.50 over
and above all debts and membranes charged
thereon, and upon which tax shall have been
paid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05

Gg'A friend, who has taken some pains to as
certain, informed us that there will be over 200
yoke of cattle, l3O span of horses and $500 men
employed in tbs st. Croix pneries this winter,
and that double the amount of pine logs will be
cut over any previous scason.-Hudson Repub-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-05
OURSELVES.

We are not apt to blow our own trumpet in the
public ear, or to thrust ourselves and our pro-
gress before the public eye, save in our charac-
ter of impartial journalist, but We have had so
many Hattering approvals of our course, and of
our paper, that we cannot forbear noticing a few
of them. These favOrs have greater weight,
inasmuch as they are from strangers to us, and
in many instances, from distant points We look
over those nearest home not slightingly however,
and give the substance of a few others.
One gentleman writing from North Attelboro'
Mass, says: have seen two Nos, of your Week
ly Times and am much pleased with its appear
ance. A neater specimen of Typography have
never seen in ary New England Weekly. 1t must
meet with abundant success. "Scnd me regu-
larly, &C.,
''Will you oblige me by sending your excellent
paper for a year. like it much, " &c. &c.
From Preston Co. Va, gentleman desires the
Times, &c for the purpose of gaining the correct
information about your Territory which has ever
been furnished in its columns. 1t will serve as a
guide to those contemplating residence among
YOU"
From Cairo, ILL.,. another voice speaks in terms
of highest commendation, (our modesty will not
permit US to give the words,) and in fact from all
quarters, we are receiving these fattering testi-
monials that must have tendency to cheer us in
the good cause in which we have embarked. We
return our sincere thanks to al our friends, and
beg that they continue to patronize US, only so
long as we deserve it.
Cy We recollect once being of aparty invited
to meet a returned Senator from his labors in the
Federal City, at which also was expected Major
s., a noted punster and practical joker. The
Major was always in rcquisition on such reunions,
and Of course felt his own Importance in conse
quence. Some of our merry party had previous
y determined to take the conceit out oft the Major,
and for that purpose, had agreed, when he should
tell his first joke, to refrain altogether from laugh
ing, which agreement was made general. The
Major came and was in high spirits, were all
around him, when the distinguished guest made
some remark which called out the Major, with one
of his funny stories-on the instant every face
was heightened, and when the relator concluded,
not a movement of muscle could be seen, but
every one seemed waiting for the ''po.nt." The
MajO looked from face to face around the table
for few moments, and then shouted at the ut
most pitch of his voice, &c Gentlemen, that's the
place to laugh" and we did laugh most heartily,
while the Major owned that he had been finely
" sOld'