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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-20
Gbt 9ai!g G9nlet.
BATON ROUGE,::::JULY 20, 1855.
IN NEW oRIgAMO. s
the vERANDAH HOTEL ON yInE.

Yesterday evening, tsllcgrspbic
despatch was 10 town. giving briefly
On seeount Of = large 6rs then raging
on 81. Charles Street. Tho Varan.
dab, was on Are, and the destruction
II the St. Charles Exchange was look.
cd upon % certain.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-20

The number If clocks made by the
Jerome manufacturing company of
New Haven is 100000 year. 20. 900
per mouth, and 800 per day. embrac.
ing so distinct varieties. To produce
these. they annually consume $4,000
900 feet Of pine lumber. 1000 900
feet Of mahogany and rosewood. co.
900 glass plates, 1000 boxes Of glass
1900 casks Of nails, 600 toms iron; 500
bbls. glue 100 bblA varnish. $50 tons,
rolled and cast brass. IS tons zinc.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-20

Maj Pork, il 30 anti.know nothing
candidate for the Tenn. Legislature.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
Obituary.

Died. on Wednesday the Goth Of August, EpNts 4.
|HEaRrr. Junior Editor Of the Recorder. He was IN
The prime Of life, being in the 9eth year Of his age
His worth as man. and public spirited Citizen bis
industry. his bcne,oIen, disposition, his bland AMI
courteous manners, his honesty of purpose, and hi
unbsnding integrity. won for him the respect q ell
and The sincere love Of large circle Of friends VIII
mourn owe his carly death. In connection with b.
aged and generated iher, he conducted paper, which
for manly and dignifed asowal Of sentiments care
sul exchange Of editorial courtesies and high tone'
morality, compared fsvotsbly with any paper IN III
fe,a,t. Asa sSn hs YES duiful and syerutial % b
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

A painful sensation was produced at Philadelphia on
"Wednesday of last week. by the announcement Of a
frightinl accident which occurred the Camden and
Amboy Railroad.
From statement in the Pennsylvania Inquirer i
appears that the train from Philadelphia arrived at the
passing point at Burlington, at the regular time The
New York train, however. had not arrived. Several
minutes elapsed when il deemed prudent TO pass
on. and the Philadelphia train was put IN notion
When Il had proceeded about mile, and had passed
a crossing or road. the New York train seen ap-
preaching. The Philadelphia train wss then backed
at somewhat rapid rate. gentleman, in aeauiaec
drawn by two horses and with two ladies in the car
rage had seen the Philadelphia train pass, and sup
posing that all safe, proceeded on towards the rail-
road. The PHILADELPHIA train backed immediately
against the horses, both 81 which were killed. The
gentleman, driver, aud the ladies escaped. The col
i.ion threw several cars or the track, and with the
most DISASTROUS consequences The scene was truly
rpPpalling;
> Accompanying the particulars Of the disaster Is
Ist Of the killed. which amounted 10 tweniy.four 10
nucr The list Of the wounded i swrlled up 70 near
" sixty, some of them slightly bat many Of them yer,
severely. If not fatally.
As soon as intelligence Of the disaster was received
se,e Of The physicians and surgeons q Philadelphia
sud Camden PrOcerded % The Of the calamity e
proHer their services. The citizens Of Burlington
promptly opened their houses and rendered every pos
sibIc assistance Every thing done with readiness
for the sufferers that could be done.
There were in the train At the time Of the accident
l55 passengers.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
FROM EUROPE.

Halifax, August %.
The steamship Canada arrived here last
might with one weeks later intelligence,
she brings large number 81 passengers and
a quantity Of freight.
The war news Is rather more important
than any that has get been received. swea.
borg was DESTROYED BY the Allies on the ltl
inst resulting in great destruction Of pro.
perry. The Allied loss was triiling.
Liprondi attacked the lines on Schernaya
and was repulsed with great loss.
The bolnbar,lmentof SebastUpOl was TO hay,
commenced on the 18th.
Queen Victoria was on visit to Napoleon
Denmark is reported to have referred I,
France respecting the opposition Of Amerie'
10 the sound dues.
During the bombardment Swcaburg tool
|6re aud burned forty.hye hours. Storehouses
magazines, aud arsenals were in ruins. pow
Ider magazines. military stores aud projec
titles blown up.
Nothing said about Russian ships Of war.
Two English officers and thirty men wcr
wounded, and about the same number 0
French. None killed.
The battle at Tehernaya commenced on III
10th. The Russians numbered sixty thou
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

sand. The Sardinians fought bravely. Fiv,
thousand of the Russians were killed ant
four hundred taken prisoners. The Russian.
were in full retreat when the reserve came
Iup. Omar Pasha was ordered to remain al
| the Crimea.
A st. Petersburg despatch states that
|Gortschakoff gave orders to burn the fleet il
|Sebastopol falls.
The London Post states there is reason t.
expect important news from the Crlmea IN
regard to the secret expedition.
1t is stated that Kars had been completely
invested, and communications opened.
Erziroum was completely cut oft. General
! Espinoza takes Canrobert's command. Nego-
Etiatons continue between England, France
land Austria about the occupation BY the lat
ter Of the principaities. The revolt at rri-
poll was unsubdued. Ministerial crisis is
threatened at Constantinople.
Ii is reported that the commissariat OF the
Southern Russian Provinces has declared that
il is impossible to provision more men than
Iare now in the Crmea, consequently no FUR
|ther reiniorcements will be sent there at pre-
ssent.
Her Majesty Queen Victoria, escorted by
six ships Of war, crossed the British channel
to Boulcgne on the 18th, on her long contem'
|plated visit 10 France.
Wednesday, the 18th, being fete Of Napo-
leon, was a holiday on the Boursc. The les
|tiyal was celebrated at the theatres, &c.. and
the Communication Of the sentences OF 1000
prisoners.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

We are sure our subscribers will deem no other apo
iogy necessary for the irregular issue Of part Of ou
edition last week, and the appearance of only hall
sheet this week, when they consider the deep affection
with which our family has been visited. TO us The
loss Of the Junior Editor is rreparable; as prop u
our old age now almost worn out with toll and care
his presence Was almost indispensable. And this Loss
will in part be felt BY the readers Of the Recorder tho
columns Of which he helped TO enliyen and enrich
But we shall endeasor, as soon as we can, TO make
such arrangements that this loss TO our subscriber
shall be as small as possblc snd for the deficiency We
trus, that our friends will make all proper allowances
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
A Mnn.s,s A.surn-A uriter ill.str,

A WonAS's AsswER.-A writer, iIlLstrat.
ing tile fact that some errors are lifted into
importance by efforts 10 refute them, wher
they need TO be treated with wholesome dose,
Of contempt and ridicuIe. observes that " al
the blows inflicted by the herculean club" o.
certain eminent lugicians, are not half ),
|eiiectual as the box on the ear Of celebrated
atheist b. the hand Of beauty" After hay
jug in vain preached to circle Of ladies', n,
attempted to revenge himself. by saying
|" Pardon my error, ladies', did not imagin,
that in house where wit yies with grace,
alone should have the honor Of not beIieyin,
|in God."
"iouare not alone, sir, answered the mis-
|tress Of the mansion. my horse, my dog. IN,
|cat, share this honor with you; only thes,
poor brutcs have The good sense not to boas
LOT IT,"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

Mail RoBBERY.--Gen. Mcguire, Specia
Agent Of the Post Office Department, arrest
ed, on 22d ult, Addison p. Cherry, Actin;
Postmaster at South Mills. Camden Co., n
&C., on charge Of robbing the U. S. Mail
He was brought to this city ON the Esd. an,
underwent an examination on the Gath befor,
u. 5. Commissioner Graham, who admitte,
him to bail in bond Of $4,000 to appear a
the next term Of the L. 5. District Courl 4
|be held in this city in November next
Robert p. Dick, Esq, U. s. District At
|torney, appeared for the U. s., aud Hon. 5
|H. Rogers for the defendant.
Raleigh Standard.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

aged father whose feeble steps he supported with fa
Safection. The wife with whom he shared life's tolls
land oysthe children just old enough to lisp the name
of Father the sisters who chung him their best
earthly friend, must tell what he was at home. His
cheerful temper and his christian courtesy made that
home the abode Of solid and christian happiness Butt
the light of that house has been extnguishcd May
God in mercy support and comfort these hearts crush
led by this sudden blow.
The GROWING cxcelency Of our departed friend
twas his humble and consistent piety. temper ma.
|turally kind, cheerful and joyous, was beautifully
developed by the grace Of God, which taught him|
tine way of salvation. This manifested in all
This intercourse with his fellow men, and especially
did this light shine in the domestic circle. Early n|
walk was bright illustration Of life Of faith WhenI
young in years and young in his christian profession
he was made 40 Elder and the members Of the church,
will long cherish the memory Of this servant of God
He always ready for every good work. for he loved
This Master cause. Pressure Of business and event
feeble health made for neglectng|
This duties the church. With great delight he att
y
years he was the able and efficient Superintendent
of the Sunday School, This was his chosen and much
loved field Of labor, and well and faithfully did he &C.
[cupy ii.
The end Of such life was peace. His removal was
sudden to the church and to his friends, but not o|
him. who had set his house in ORDER and who had long
held intimate communion with eternal realities. mol
Imam ever had stronger and dearer ties to bind him to
EARTH and yet he turned from earth with firm faith and
bright hopes calmly and confidently he sunk to rest
|. to be forever with Jesus" and he lost all consc
business Of earthly scenes his feeble tongue in broken
sentences showed that his spirit looking the
sUeet ana beautiful" Of the celestial city. Let us
|who remain, follow him. who through faith and pal
thence hath inherited the promises COMMUNICATED.
Died. in this place, on the 3lst Of July. after lin
gering illness, Mr.. JAMES NJ FrxDLEY aged about 24
Iyesrs.
Died. at her fathers residence, on the eth ultmo
Mrs. MAMIE ID. GRAHAM consort Of DR.. ID. F. Graham
Of this county, and daughter Of George F. Martin, Esq
Of Caswe leaving an affectionate husband and an n
erestng child with extensive circle Of relatives and
friends depIoe their irrepsrahle loss. Her seyere
and long continued affections she bore with unmur
muring resignation; and during her life she exemP1
fled the dulifu daughter, the afectionate wife, the
tender mother. She died in the 26h year Of her age
beloved and respected by all who knew her.
"My weeping relations, my husband and friends,
Whose hearts are entwined with my own,
Adeu, for the present, my spirit ascends
Where friendship immortal is known" Cow
- Milton Chronicle please copy.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

iISVyRsTy on NoRTm CAROLINA. ~ We
learn that An additional building OF buildings
are much needed at chapel Hill aud that AZ
arecent mcetingd thr Trustees, atwhlch lis
Excelleuey Cav. Bragg was present. the sub
icet was considered aud discussed at some
length, together with other matters touching
,he condition Of the institution. ltwas not de
tcrmined. we understand, whether Il would
be advisable to add TO the present buildings
or 10 erect new ones.
We are gratifed 10 learn that the income
If The institution is steadily increasing; and
~ leel confident. from the information We
have received. that the usefulness Of the COL
isrs. n ali its departments. keeps pace with
,hs augmentation Of its income. There are
,hree hundred and twenty-five students IL
attendance the present session, embracing
CONSERVATIVES from all the Southern and
sd,,h. Western States, from Virginia to Ca.
Iifornia. :, 80. ~
.ors and the Tutors, we learn, have been in,
creased ten per cent. upon the amounts re-
sneet,yely which they have heretofore re-
sriyed. This is an act Of justice TO learned
laboriou,, and deserving nitn, which We re
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

The Northern papers have further par,icu'
lars, received BY Telegraph from New Orleans
{ the solicitation aud fight from Mexico OF Pre-
|sidenl Santa Anna. These Dispatches say
lie lel, The city Of Mexico on the 10Th in
|slsni, with an escort Of twenty six hundred mrn
and signed his ablcalIon al Perole. He EN-.
parked on The l7lh a, Vera Cruz for Havana.
Two days after he LEFT Mexico seven OF
eight hundred OF his e.curi Ieyolled, killing ont
" Two Of their officers. They then joined lh'
insurgents.
"The Alvarez platform has been adopted
Gen. Caro- is Provisional President Of Mckee
and tien. la Vega commander in-chief oi ia,
army. All The prisoners had been liberated.
"a mob had destroyed large number o
houses, including that Of Santa Anna's mother
ln-aw.
"rhe appointment Of Senior Vidal as Minis.
Ter to the United States (who is now IN New
Orleans) has been revoked.
"A light occurred a, Vera Cruz between tw,
revolled bal,alions and regiment tina, coainu
: ed faithful TO Santa Anna. The former wer
beaten and LEFT for the mountains. Fifteen o
twenty were killed before order was restored v
Further adyices state that Santa Anna LEI
the capital on the prelrnce Of proceeding 10 per
son 10 quelI The revolution IN Vera Cruz. De
alegaies met in the city Of Mexico on The i0ll
instant. in conformity with request Of ih
Provisional Government, and chose Gen. Carr
President for six months. They also ordsne,
The freedom OF The press. On The l3lh The Ct
uzens Of Mexico adopted the plan Of Ayulla.
During The excitement following the Presl
Ldenl's desert On, his statue WAS Torn down an
lrampled upon by Tie populace. The Office o
he Universal newspaper and upwards Of fort
olher buildings were demolished. The mIlliar.
'nlerfered, killing tory persons and woundin
many more.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

Culver DIsEAsE.-Cauer.s Spanish Mixture, a
Z Remedy Tor liver disease and the number Of formidable
evils connected with disorganscd stale Of that organ
Is unfiyallrd.
Hundreds of certificates from the highest sources
persons. living IN The City Of Richmond Va. might b.
given Of cures effected by CATERS Spanish Mixture
We have only 70 refer 10 the extraordinary cure
samuel ". Dfnkef Esq. o. the firm OF Dfinkef 4 Nor
|us Booksellers. Richmond. Va. who vas cured by twl
bottles of Caners spanish Mixture, after three year
suffering from diseased liver. he says lis action on The
Hood is wonderful beier than oil the medicine he hal
ever taken. and cheefully recommends il 10 al.
See advertisement.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

cord with pleasure. The Trustees may BE-
|assured-if indeed any such assurance be ne
the people generally take .
deep interest in the University; that they
appreciate the benefits and blessing, in mo.
rails and in learning, which flow from it; and
that they will cordially sustain them in all
liberal measures which may be devised fol
adding to its prosperity and usefulness.
Raj Standard.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

The recent census Of the territory Of Min
|nesota exhibits remarkable increase in ii
returns, official aud unofficial
from twenty nine counties, exhibit a popula
|tion Of 80, 600. The several counties TO b,
heard from will make the aggregate abou
|55, 600. The population Of ST. Paul is ASA
In another year Minnesota will be larg,
enough for admission into the Union as
State.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

mouth.-Aecounis from Norfolk and Portsmouth
indicate that this fearful disease is the increase ~
these two afflicted cities. We learn from the Peters.
burg Intellgencer Of Saturday, that passenger re-
ported thai there were 500 cases u Fever il the two
places on Thursday, and about 30 deaths.
Hunter Woods Mayor Of the city q Norfolk, died
on sunday morning the 26ih uIt. He was man Of
estimable character and continued 10 the performance
81 his humane and charitable duties until he was him
se taken sckneyer shrinking from danger OF fatigue
during the ,r,als 10 which bis position suLjered him
and 10 which his kind feelings prompted him.
Nearly 6hy thousand dollars have been COLLECTED
in the various cities and forwarded to Norfolk ant
Portsmouth for the relief of the sufferers
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

DouBrrrL NosEScLaruRE.-T new Rus
sian minister to the United States is called
somanosoif, saw my nose off, An attach,
uf the same legation at Washington, Blowma
nosaf, blow my nose off, Besides which
we have Col. kntmanosofi, tcut my nose of.
of the Imperial Guard; Marshal POlmanosoff
lpul my nose off, General Nozbegon, mos,
be gomez and many others. Boston Journal
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

We learn that Mr.. William Sanders, wlr
i proprietor Of hotel at Stalling's Depot,
an the Central Railroad, was dangerously
stabbed on Thursday morning last, BY era.
~ man, while attempting to rescue him IRON
being run over by the cars, on the track 81
which he had thrown himself for the purpose
of sell.desuuetion. Rakigh Sar
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
Heirs OF Daniel Turrcniine.
SOS Reward.

ID ANAwAY hom the subscriber on the aeih Of Au-
~ August. negro hoy named JOHN NELSON.
Though Ne Il commonly called Nel.on.J Said hoy %
ahout sx feet high. Of hlaek complexion, snd hss
Al nose He had On when he In white waisicoai
viii, black flowers. Kentucky esus ens patched with
warn icsns and panisoons 81 light htown. think be
has made his way 70 the Rail Road snd gone 81 ~ The
Injection Of Rsleiah. will give $40 10 any one who
viii take him up 10 this county Or SIS 4 be % taken
loot % The county.
August 81, ls55. ... ts-t
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

Few are aware how frequently Publishers arc com
PEELED 10 insert among their advertisements statements
Nhich they can neither sanction o. believe.
pleasant exception 10 this disigrecbe necessity ar,
The advertisements Of DR J. C.AiEH's Cherry Peciora
and Pills. which will nc foundin our columns weha,,
published or him BEFORE and always with The feeling tina
- doing wei NJ wise lend ourselves todeccisc o. mis-
lead ihe public ior We have bad indspuable proof ha
his woids arc strictly true. with abundant reason he
iesc that his medicines will Do al they promise, and al
hat can he reasonably expected from any medicine. Hi
Cherry Peciora Is too we'll known 10 Ibis community :,
need any commentator from us and HE Pills we ar,
cfedihly informed arc not inferior 10 his PICTORIAL
Providence Mirror, X. l.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

wilmington Banks.-Mr stephen JeWeii
Teller of the Commercial Bank at Wilmington. hai
been appointed Cashier Of the Bank q Wilmington
which place he has accepted; and John Mcac, jr, Sec
rotary and Treasurer Of the Wilmington and Manehcs
,er Railroad Company, has been appointed Teller Q
,hc Commercial Bank. TO I'll the vacancy caused b.
the resignation of VT. Jcwcii.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

Hooaipd's German Bitieis, prepared and sold by Dr.
Jackson. Of the German Medical store IaO Arch Street.
Philadelphia. daily increase IN their welldescfsed cee.
briy fo the cure Of all diseases arising from arrangement
of ihe liver. These Bitlefs hasc indeed, proved brs
,ing 10 The afflicted VINO show their gratitude by ,hs
most lliiefns testimonials. This medicine has esisb
shed ior ilsrf name that competitors, however wiS
heir schemes. OF seductive their promises cannot reach
II gaincj The public confidence bv The immense benefits
that have been derived from Il, and viii mainail
s position. Sec advertisement
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
ATTENTION,

ITO tie Commissioned non. Commissioned 0Fcore ana
Musichus, belogning 10 Pie Cane Creek VOLUNTEER
Battalion.
|V0lI are hereby commanded to attend at John R
Johustons, on Friday, the 2lst Of September next
|at o'clock, armed and equipped for drill muster and
land Court Martial; and on Saturday the 22d, at Il
o'clock. you will appear with your respective Compa
MES armed and equipped the law directs, for Ba,ta
|lion exercise
By order Of Maj. Squires.
JOHN R. JOHNSTON. AG't.
August "a. o.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
PERUVIAN GUANo.
Sale of Negroes.

|nN Monday The 18Th of 0ctObsr nex,. At the Cour
~ House in HilI.Laroueh. the undersigned. ldminis
traitor Of DANIEL. TURRENTINE, deceased, unde
decree Il Oranpe County Court, will ell Fifteen Ne
sroes belonging 10 the esiaie.
The terms II the sale will he twelve months credit
he purchaser. giving bond With Two or more good &c
leutiiies. NELSON p. HALL,
August 81, ASS. Oh
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05

The NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH SUFFERERS
The contributions in aid Of the sufferers il
Norfolk and Portsmouth are being swelled I,
a considerable amount, but 1t will all be re
quired. aud probably great deal more. III,
are the amounts contributed, as neal
az can be asCertained:
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-05
w. R. JOHNSON, & co.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
Boots, Shoes, RrOgans, Trunks Carpet Bags, vaIces

B0OIS Nn0fS, Rr0ga1S, ffuKS, carpet Bags, Vallctl
WRAPPING PAPER, &C.
A RE now receiving general assortment Of all arti
q Giles belonging 10 their branch Of trade. They in
wife the attention Of all merchants and wholesale dealer
10 examination Of their stock, which, having beef
purchased Of the manufacturers and made to our
order, will be sold reasonable terms to prompt am
punctual customers,
w. H. JOHNSON & CO.
No. IS East Sycamore Street, two do, y below Paul
McIlwaine.
Petersburg, Va, August II. or In
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Y Office

|U,HE undersigned having at August Term. 1855, o
4 Orange County Court. taken out letters Of admit
|nis,r.iicn On The estate Of WILLIAM CAIN. Jr. Dc
decra.ed. herchy gives notice TO oil persons indebted q
|saiJ Estate, 20 call and make immediate payments an
hoe having claims 10 present Them duly authenticated
~hin the time preserved by law otherwise this noiic
.wiII lie pleaded 10 bar o. their recovery.
THOMAS CAIN, Admir-.
September !, is55. %
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NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTION

FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND
I,HE next session Of this Institution will commence
on the first Monday in September Il is very i'm
portant that pupils should be puncual in their attend
lnce al the beginning Of the session.
Applications for admission &c, shoald be made to
WIN. ID. COOKE, Principal.
August "a. OBS