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ny the soldiers back to the army. The next
day, however, he appeared before the officer
again, accoutcrcd as at the time of his arrival
in camp, but with the addition of seven bloody
scalps attached to his belt, and the war paint
washed from his face. His mission seemed to
be accomplished. lie was thanked for his
services, and received promises Of a liberal re,
ward. TO all that was said he remained 81,
lent listener, and only pointed to the glorious
trophies he Wore, seemed to signify that they
were sufficient compensation. In truth, the
Huron WAS his hereditary foe, and he had been
inStnctivcly fighting for the traditions of hi>
fathers. After this second visit he was ncvcl
again seen in the army, But the story Of his
exploit was long the talk and the wonder "t
the camp.
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NO.. 19.

under Jefferson's administration, by Gideon
Granger on the 23d of September, 1902, SO
that I have held the Office ffty-three years
next September. I am now eighty.two years
DID, and do al-my business myself"
When rotation in Office has become cardl'
nal tenet with both parties, it certainly speaks
loudly for the mans integrity and capacity
who remains in Office over half century through
every change and under all parties.
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YORKVILLII, S. O., III y RSDE

" Roses bloomed in IL garden jessamines
peeped through the latr'cS, and the fields
about it smiled with the fccts ofa more care
full cultivation. Lights ere seen in the par
lor in the evening and many time would
the pas<er-by pause at. IL garden gate to lis
ten to strains of the swvtcst music, breathed
by coral voices from the "ttage. If the mys-
tcrious student and his ,ifc had been neglec-
ted by the neiyhbors, wht feared they? Their
enduring mutual afectic made their home i
little Paradise. But deli came to Eden
Mary suddenly fell sick, I'd after l few hours
Illness, died in the arms # her husband and
her sister Madeline. Ti& was the student ;
second heavy ahlictinn.
Z" Days, months rolled ~ md the Solacc OF
the bcrcavcA was to 81 ::.tcr of the
deceased and talk of l1 :oSt one. TO Adc-
laidc he offered his widUcd heart. The bri-
,ll WAS not one Of rcycy and mirlh Yet
they lived happily. and he rose again bios
Somcd in the garden. 1t it seemed as if IA
tality pursued this Sinsur man. When the
rose wilhcrrd, ana the le: fell, i'll the mellow
autumn Of the YEAR, .Adel tie too >ickcucd amd
died like her sister, in th,irm> Of her husband
and Madeline.
:. Perhaps YOU will thrk it strange, young
man. that ai:rrall, the WI tchcd survivor >to"'
a"ain at the altar Nadine. well rcnrm
brr her. She was bear i'll the true >rmS'
of tie wor,i-->hc mi ght ave sat oli 4 throne
and the most loyal sub iec, the proudcSt peer
would have sworn the lood in her veins dc
<rrrdcd from hundred kings. She l"vc'
lie widowed for his pow and his fame. Tn'
she welded him.
"Thry wei" married il that rhurch-it va
4 simmer attrrn"ul!--I n"llrct il we'll liu
rin.: H." ceremony. the '1ackr>t cloud eve
>aw orry~pr,aI the h,av r.. and the m"lncn
this hrl" pronounced hr Vow, clap ofthnn
,,,rr shook the huiilin@ t. It. centre. All th
:r.na! , ,hnk"I. but IT,, Eriir herself mad
r., r>r"li>r with stead, v"irr. and her "y
! =Es:ruc, with will! fire. = >hr "a&cd upon he
hri,lc"r"m Wien arrived at til" house. >lr
san; u,"n the ,hrc,l:"li hu; this wa> tlr t!
midity "t the ~; iirn
"WI.'n they We're al'nr, he cla>pcd Il"
hand al.l it WIS ~ Geld :. irr Madeline,
>aii he what mr,ar> this, Your check l. :.
pale ~ >"Hr wvliin. @"w, The bride utter
81 = frantic shrek. .Nywrddim@ Gown cN
rlaimrrl >ir.. 'ro nn: this i NY sister >Ilr"uH
The hour If c"nir~>;,,I i> arrived. 1t I>t;"
that inrrl> mr t" speak. I" win y"u | I",
my own sui lr>. lr--l am mur!rrr>>
She smiled on lmr i'll IT," joyous affection {
her y"un@ hrar,-hut | cave her the fat;
lns@. Adelaide twinrl her white arms ar"lm
Ia, X. h" -,i.";";-o~k3"' i'.;''." r"i'
la +" l",lr arIn>--l haze '"-t nay soil! Tor " I
a!.! mi..- :"u mu,t hr.
...lnl il,m rvm,inr;ci hr ina h"lI"w v"ir'
...t tiai lnornrit ra!.a. he thunder. and TIA
"u;i;l w,!r.an :r!i load ur II; ;!lr tl"or..
The ronncnrln.r Of tI' narrator "S!r'.>'
II IT, ir!,
~.\nl the Lrdr-ro,:,, :" asked |. ,thc hu,
band Of tie destroyer ;r.d ;I!c Victims, wl:;
became Of hin -
III sh:"d<h,,h," .g,.' Va. the tlrilln
- Wt.r
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Ggoue poettg.
From the Abbeville Banner.

MESSRs. EDIroRs The poetry of r. II.
Wilde, beginning "My life is like the summer
rose, is universally admired, and frequently
found in the periodicals of the day. His poll
ties are forgotten; his life of Tasso cncumbers
the shelves of booksellers, whilst this gem, re-
cognized as true poetry even in tault-fnding
England, promises to cnbalm his name in lit
erary Immortality. He Ill probably be known
by it i'll future ages as Wolfe is in his burial OF
Sir John Moore, and Gray by his Elegy.
1t is not, however, so well known that lady
of Baltimore, met the distinguished advocate
i'll the Court or the Muses., and replied with
much force and almost equal beauty. AS the
StanzaS of each are not found in connection, il
is proposed to give those Of Wilde separately
and in similar way the lady's answer in re
Oly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1855-05-17

~0aThe Scientific American cautions its
readers against the use of painted pals, and
says the oxide of lead, with which pals are
painted, is dangerous poison, and has been
known to be productive of evil in many cases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1855-05-17

The tree may mourn it> fallen leaf.
And autumn wim,lS Lcwail It's bloom.
And friends may hcavc the sigh of GRIEF
Ger those who sleep within tie tomb.
Yet soon viii Spring renew the flowers.
.ind iimc will bring more smiling hours:
In friendships heart al grief will die,
AMI even love forget to Sigh.
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Wilde
My lie j., like the summer rose

My lie is Ike the summer rose
That opens t" the lnonriug sky,
But ere the -Eaic> Of evening cl".",
l. scattered on the ground to lie.
Yet on that rose : humble bed.
The sweetest dcwS Of night are shed,
-is ifshe wcrt such waste to see:
But none shall ~,,, " trL' for Inc.
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LADY.

The Jews of night NAY fail from heaven
Upon the withcr' roses bed,
AMI tears If foni regret he given
70 mourn the virtues of the dead.
Yet mornings sun the dcw> will dry.
lr,t tears will fade from sorrow eve.
Affections paugS he mli',l to sleep,
And even love forget 10 ~"Y.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1855-05-17
WILDE

My life j. like the autumn leaf
That trcmhcS in the moons pale ray
Ii hold j. flTtil. it, date i brief.
Restless. and soon pass away.
Yet ere thar leaf shall fall and fade.
The parent tree >hall mourn its Shade;
The winds hcwail the lcaticS> tree,
But n"r1 >hall b.',"!ho SIGH tiyr me.
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II.IIE.

Ny lifcis ike the prints which feet
Have left Oh Tcmpe'S desert strand
Sonm a. the rising tile shall beat,
All trace will vanish from the $anl.
Yet. H. if @rigvnE TO ctface
All ycStigc "f the human race
On that lone shore. loul moanS the sea.
Bat none. alas. shall mourn for M.
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The Devil brings modest man into court.
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LADY.

Tie sea may on the desert shore
Lament each trace il bear away:
The lonely heart lis grief MAJ pour
Ger CHERISHED tliendShip'>tast decay.
Yet when all trace i lost and gone.
The waves dance bright and gaily on;
Thus soon affections bonds are torn,
And even love furgctS To mourn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1855-05-17

THE OLDEST POSTMASTER The Baltimore
Sun gives list of the oldest .postmasters in
the United States, at the head of which stands
the name of John Bickel, of Jamestown, Le-
banon country, Pennsylvania. In letter to
the Post Office Department, he speaks of his
appointment as follows:
My farther's name was John Bickel, and
I was commissioned John Bickel, jr.' My
father was in the revolutionary war, and lived
to be cighty-nine years old. He died about
nine years ago. was appointed postmaster
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

Hon. T. II. BAYLY.-We observe that this
gentleman is candidate for reelection to Congress
from his District, Virginia. He says he is State
Rights Republican, and refers to his political rec
ord for the last eighteen years. He is silent in his
card about the Know-Nothing movement. 1t is
neither our business nor wish to thrust advice upon
him. but if he should hesitate in his course in re-
lation to that organization, defeat will overtake
him., He is Democrat, and the Know Nothings
will therefore give him no quarter All experience
in the Northern and Northwestern States has
shown that the only course to be pursued towards
that organization is that of stern, straightforward
uncompromising opposition.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

ROANOKE VALLEY RAnRoAD.-A general meeting
of the Stockholders of this Company was held in
Clarksvie on Wednesday, the 2lst instant. There
was full attendance and the city of Norfolk, which
owns TOO shares 100000 of stock, was ably repre-
sented by VIM. ID. Roberts, jr., and William Dey,
Esqs. her proxies. The road has been completed to
the fourishing town Of Clarksvile, in Mecklenburg
county, Va, when the Dan and Stanton rivers at
their confluence form the Roanoke river. After 60
ing AZ miles from Weldon, N. C. passengers go %
miles the Valley Railroad to Carksvilie arriving
at about o'clock, after being delayed three hours
at Weldon.
James Williamson, ESQ., reelected President,
and McssrS. VIM ID. Roberts, Jr G. +. Anderson
and s. H. Harris elected Directors By the stock
holders. Three directors have to be appointed by
the Board Of Public Works. E. A. Williams was
reelected Treasurer by the directors.
The Clarksville road owes S25, 900. By arrange
ment with the Raleigh and Castor Railroad the To-
comotive and of the latter to the for
mer from Clarksville for the present. We are glad
to hear that the next meeting of the stockholders
will be held in Norfolk this fall, resolution to that
effect having been adopted on Wednesday.
Norfolk Beacon.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

SHARP FINANCIERING-In the times of 1886, there
dwelt in the pleasant town of T., smooth oily man..
ncrcd gentleman, who diversified a commonplace
pursuitby some exciting episodes Of finance-dcang
occasionally in exchange, buying and selling uncur-
rent money, &c. We will suppose this gentleman's
name to be Thompson. 1t happened that Mr.. Rip
ley, of North Carolina, in T., having 5000
in North Carolina money, and desiring to return to
the old North State with his friends not wishing
to encounter the risk Of robbery through the Greek
country, in which there of hostitcs be-
tween the whites and the Indians, he bethousht him
Of buying exchange on Raleigh. the safest mode
of transmitting his money. On inquiry he was refer
red to Mr.. Thompson as the only person dealing in
exchange in that place. He called on Mr.. T. and
made known his wishes.
With>his characteristic politeness Mr. Thompson
agreed to accommodate him with sight bill on his
correspondent in Raleigh, charging him the mode
rate pl emium of per cent for it. Mr.. Thompson
retired into his countingroom, and in few minutes
returned with the bill and letter. which he delivered
to Mr.. Ripley, at the same time receiving the money
from that gentleman, plus the exchange. As the in
tcrlOcutors exchanging va!edctory compliments, it
occurred to Mr.. Thompson that it would be favor
to him, If MIR. Ripley would be so kind to convey
to Mr. rs correspondent package he was desrous
of sending, which request Mr.. Ripley assured Mr. T.
it would afford him great pleasure to comply with.
Mr. Thompson then handed Mr. Ripley a package,
strongly enveoped and sealed, addressed to the Raj
eigh banker after which the gentleman parted with
| many polite expressions of regard and civility.
| Arriving without any accident hindrance at
Raleigh Mr.. Ripey's first care was to call on the
Banker and present his documents. He found him
at his Office presented the bill and letter to him. and
requested payment for the former. That said the
Banker, will depend great deal upon the contents
of The package Opening which, Mr.. Ripley found
tho identical bills minus the premium he had paid
Mr.. T. for his bill and which the Banker paid over
to that gentleman who was not little surprised to
find that the expert Mr.. Thompson had charged
him five per cent for carrying his own money to Raj
egh, to avoid the risk and trouble of which he had
bought the exchange.
| T. used to remark that was the safest operation,
Ill around, he ever knew He had got his exchange
| = the buyer had got his bill and the money too
and the drawer was full protected There was profit
| without outlay or risk-Flush Times.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

An ENGINEERING INVENTION. The Scientific Amer.
ican notices q invention which may be used ad-
vantageously for transporting cannon and baggage
of armies across rivers and ravines 1t can also be
applied to the saving of lives in shipwreck, when
near the shore. A fixed wire cable is suspended
between two points, say the banks of a river, car.
riage is made to traverse this cable, guided by
block and teake, and made automically to cou-
pie and uncouple for loading and dischargng at any
desired point By shooting cable over ship, and
fastening it to the ship and the Shore the carriage
can be made to on the cable between the ship
and the Shore and to the lives of those on board
the ships. 1t is called suspended purchase" -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR

The Allied Powers, it is stated, have ordered
their armies to press forward with renewed energy
There had been more fighting in the Crimea.
The French had stormed a redoubt 1t is said
that several hundred were killed. and it was ru-
morcd that the Grand Duke Michael, of Russia
was wounded in the engagement, and bad died.
A large force of Russians threatened Baaklava
and blockade of the Danube was expected.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

THE NEw-HAMpsHlRE ABOLITION TRIUMPH.
The Statesman, the organ of the abolitionists of
Hampshire, tells the Southern people, as fol-
lows, what Know Nothingsm has done for them
in that State:
"The anti-Nebraska forces have secured a very
large majority in the house of representatives ma
jorty in the senate, and probably three of the five
councillors. The indications are that Messrs. Pike
Tappan, and Cragin are all elected to Congress
three good and true men-who will be found i'm
movable as the Granite Hills in their adherence to
the views now entertained upon the slavery extern
sion question by vast majority of the people of
New Hampshire. The result of the election is more
than victory-it is perfect rout of the democrats
arenas placed the State in the complete control of
the anti Nebraska party"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

The Legislature of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Mis-.
souri, and California have each been unable to elect
e. s. this year, and have in effect referred
the matter to their successors. The vacancies thus
existing were filled in the recent Congress by two
Nebraska and two Anti Nebraska Senator's Besides
these there are vacancies from New w-Hampshire,
which will be filled by Anti-Nebraska men, and one
in Alabama which will be filled by Nebraska
man. The new Senate will stand about two to one
in favor of the Nebraska law. Was. Union
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

PROCEEDINGS OF CoNGREss.-Ever since the ad-
journment of Congress- which took place three weeks
ago. the Daily Globe has been publishing the ar
rearage of proceedings those of the last two days
alone amounting to one hundred and eighty-four
columns! 80
The Daily Globe will now be suspended until the
commencement of the next session, but and aftsr
Wednesday next it will be issued three times week
until all the laws passed during the last session shall
have been published in that paper.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

PAY YOUR PosTAGE.-Under law of the late
Congress, those who neglect to pay postage on let
tiers, after the last day Of the present month, will
find their letteas remaining in the offices where
mailed. The Postmasters have been directed to
post up conspicuousy in their offices list of let
teYs on which the postage may not have been
paid, stating that they are held for postage. If
not attended to within certain time, such letters
will be forwarded to the dead letter Office, WASH
ington.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

RETURN OF MEssRs. Mason AND BucHAHAE.-Let.
ters received at Washington from friends Of our
minister in France Mr.. j. Y. Mason, state that he
will return to the United States as soon the re-
storation of his health shall enable him to do 30.
1t is probable that by before the first Of August
next the. mission to Paris and London viii both be
vacant and rumor, usual, points to two members
of the present Cabinet the successors Of MessrI
Buchanan and Mason. -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

DEATH OF w. II. LYON, Eso.-We have
learned, with much regret, of the death Of w. II.
Lyon, Esq, one of the Commoners from Granville.
He expired one day last week, at his residence in
that county, Of pneumonia. He was an honest,
worthy, and most popular man. His loss is sesi-
ousy felt BY the people Of the County, and deeply
deplored by many attached friends.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04
DEATH OF THE CAR CONFIRMED.

By the arrival of the Atlantic, seven days later
from Europe, the death Of the emperor Of Russia
is confirmed. He expired on the I'd of March, bis
disease being atrophy of the lungs. 1t is said that
few days before his death he succeeded in effect
ing complete reconciliation between his two eld-
est sons, Alexander and Constantine, who were at
variance.
Alexander has succeeded peaccaby and quietly
to the throne. lie has issued a manifesto, in
which he says he will endeavor to maintain Rus
sia on the highest standard of power and glory,
and will aim incessantly to accomplish the wishes
and views Of his predecessors. He hopes the zeal
and energy of his subjects will be exercised to as
sst him therein.
The news of the cmperors death was received
in England with great demonstrations of Joy. At
several theatres the managers came before the cur
tain and announced the fact, which was received
with the most tumutuous and long continued cheer.
ing! This looks as if the English people were
ured OF the war. 1t was not the expression of sat-
's'act'on at the death Of a mere man, their great
enemy, but the evidence Of a hope that change
VI administration in Russia might open the way to
al honorable peace.
JUDGE DoUGLAs.-This distinguished patriot
.'as recently been on visit to his relatives and
"'ehas In Rockingham, in this State. On his re-.
'u'n he stopped in Richmond, and on Tuesday
n'sa' . he addressed very large audience in the
African Church.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

CorroN AND DREADsruFFs.-The Atlantic
brings news Of a slight advance in cotton but
breadstuffs of all kinds had declined.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

SENATOR WILSON On SLAvERY.-Gen. Wilson, the
new U. S. Senator from Massachusetts,, everybody
thought, did modify his abolition views, few
months ago. after his arrival at Washington but this
seems to have been a mistake, or else the General
has repented, for, Friday evening, in the course
of lecture, in Boston, be said: -.s -
Ifthere is any one here (said the lecturer, with
emphass) who believes that am capable of modify
ing my sentiments and opinions cherished by me for
twenty years-ether at home or abroad, either in
public in private before friends in the face of
enemies-I commission him here and now to pro-
claim it-send it abroad on the wings of the wind,
that am committed, fully commmitted, committed
to the fullest extent, in favor of immediate and un-
conditional abolition of slavery, wherever it exists
under the authority of the constitution of the United
States"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

Hos. BURTON CRAIek-We hoist to-day at our
mast head, the name of the Hon. Burton Cragc, our
late able and talented representative in Congress-
candidate for reelection to the post which he has
lately filled with SO much honor to himself his Dis
trict and State. ..-se -
The approaching campaign will, in our opinion,
not only be different from any that have preceded it
but will also be one of the most animated, and we
should be surprised lift is the most bitter contest
that has ever been known in this District There
will be at least three candidates in the field. The
Wings (that portion CT them who have not connect
ed themselves with this midnight association will
doubt, have man in the field. Then this dark and
mysterious order, whose power (where they have
any is felt and not seen, will have second candi-
date, and the Democrats who have triumphed in SO
many hard fought battles, will have third Under
this aspect of affairs it oehooves the Democracy to
select some man, firm, tried and true to carry their
banner. The honesty, independence of character,
devotion to liberal principles the confidence reposed
in him by the good men of all parties and his sound
practical good and patriotism, all point out
Hon. Burton Craige as the man for the times. When
this District acknowledged to be Enthusiastically
Whig-when Democratic principles were smothered
up to burn more brightly hereafter, it was then he
was induced by the entreaties of his many friends,
to take the field and make effort to redeem this
District from the thraldom of Whggery. He did
SO, and the result every one knows. He has borne
our banner throus sh storm well as through calm,
with honor himself, and to the entire satisfaction
of ais iuaiiy constituents; ana in him found more
clements OF success than arc to be found in any
in the District We hope friends will rally arouud
him thei: standard bearer, and leave stone un-
turned to secure his election. Pee Dee Star.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

5 Ii. Gro W. CAMPBELL, Of the Marine Corps, died
on board the q. S. hgste Columbia, at Norfolk, on
Saturday. He was one ofthose down with yellow
SSvsr on the arrival Of the fiets from the West-In-
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-04-04

"TuE NATIVE AMERICAN. we have received
the second number of the above paper published at
Goldsborough, by Messrs. Powell Cooke, James
W. Powell, Editor 1t belongs to the Know Nothing
order in politics. and seems to be distinguish
ed by energy of expression than purity of language
or courtesy of tone. There is no accounting for
tastes, else might be inclined to think that less
denunciatory towards the democratic party would
quite as well become writer who has, within few
weeks past, held an Office from Democratic Legis-
ature, to which Office we presume he was elected as
Democrat although we have never taken the trou-
BILE to enquire. If it were worth while we would
venture to hint that sound and fury not necessa
rily sense, nor abuse argument. There were great
men before Agamemnon, and patriots before the
Know-Nothings; nay more, there have been patriots
of foreign birth far back the days Of Hamilton,
and Morris, and Gallan and there viii be again in
tho future. sh ss3bssessstl f-qss Wu Jour.