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The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-23

~A ": tier on swearing, says thai an
oath from q woman's lips IS unnatural aud ia-
credible, and tina, he would IS soon expeeI
bullet from a rose bud
~The reason why ladies' do sometimes
dodge an offer Of marriage, is because the
question is 50 abruptly popped At them.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-23

MATRIMONIAL INFIDELrTY.-A somewhat
singular case came up at the Police Office yes
terday. A man about 10 years of age. nam
ed Patten, was brought up, charged with de-
serting his family. his wife appearing as the
complainant. The family consisted of his
wife and three children. one An infant The
wife stated that Patten had left her without
support, and was co-habting with another fe
male, somewhat her junior. Patten did not
deny that he had ceased to live with his wife,
and had taken to his bosom another woman;
but he attempted to show that his conduct
had been proper. He then went to state
that many years since. when first married, he
and his wife lived together in harmony, be-
cause their views on spiritual matters colncid-
ed He said when the Second Advent doe
trine-which the vulgar called Millerism---
was preached, he and his wife both embraced
the faith of the Savior. In later years he be-
came convinced that the seventh instead of
the first day of the week was the Sabbath. and
this point his wife harmonized, and all went
smoothly. Abou: year ago question
came up TO the resurrection, and this
point they could not agree. He concluded,
after closely consulting his Bible that the re-
surrecton was only spiritual one. His wife
insisted that the body was to be raised also.
Here there was an rreconcilable difference,
and one that Patten thought was sufficient 10
lead to a separation. He said he could not
live with "A woman who did not harmonize
with him in his views on spiritual matters, and
had, therefore. forsaken his wife, and found
female who thought as he did on this point.
Here the wife, who had listened to his state
ment very patiently, interrupted him by say
ing that she thought the newly found female
agreed with him quite as well on carnal az on
spiritual matters. Pat,en said that could not
be shown by evidence. and went on with his
narrative. concluding by asserting that there
must be harmony on spiritual things between
man and wife, 10 enable them to live together.
He said he would not live with woman who
did not think as he did on religious questions.
The magistrate required him to give bail for
the mantainance of his wife and children,
and Threatened him with another kind Of pun
ishment if he violated the law in order to live
in spiritual harmony" with a woman not his
wife.-Rochester Union.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-23

Genius is the gold IN the mine; talent Is
the miner who works and brings IT out.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-23
As he passed around the breakfast table,
which was not yet cleared off. he saw his old

friend the mackerel. The tears came into his
eyes, and raising it by the tail with his finger.
parted with it. saying, well, good bye, old
boy; YOU and l have served long campaign
together; but (wiping his eyes l suppose
we shall meet again next winter! Good byen'
The old gentleman rapidly left the house. and
jumping into the stage, ratified off, and fortu
na.ely for his ears, the widow never saw him
again.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

MlRaBILg DIcTu.--'rhe Grand jury
OF this county made a presenimenl on
yesterday against The "Know Noihings"
for conspiracy against what, against
whom! As Judge Saunders has con-
scented 10 write oul his charge 10 Inc Jury
on he merits Of the presenimen,, we for
bear making any comments IN This issue.
We shall endeavor to lay before our read
els next week both the presentment and
Tie Judges chsrge--and we shall proba-
bly, have much-veIy much--lo say Of
This matter, hereafter. We would sim
ply say now that lhe action Of the Jury
has been most extraordinary. something
unparalleled in The history Of juries IN
this or any other country. Universal in.
dignation has been inspired in This COM
muniiy. Asleriik Spectator.
The Rowan Wing, on copying the above. We.
~ pertinenty asks, "will the indictments which
originate out Of the preseniments conclude as at
common law, against the statutes Of the State
or United States, or against Locoiocoism in &C.
neral, and Abolitionism and secessionism in
particular Another question is suggested to
our mind, which we hope the Judge disposed d
satisfactorily in his charge, to wit; If the Know
Noihinss are subject to presentment for conspi.
racy, are not Democrats and Wing Caucusc.
equally guilty Of the same offence We think
90; and il correct, the Judge himself would be
subject 10 indictment, as would most Of the pro-
minent politicians Of the country.
This IS question Of serious moment Il
men are 10 be dragged into Court for their po.
li,ical sentiments. where viii the matter end
To what extent Of persecution and absurdity
will not Partizan heat carry The principle II once
sanctioned BY our COurtsi We hope the pco.
pie Of the State will Indignantly frown upon
this first attempt, We believe, in North Carolina
since the Revolution. 10 punish men in III,
Courts for their political principles.
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Mr.. WIsR TAKEN ApAcK.--Ws have
very good authority for the correctness

Mr.. WIsR TAKEN ApAcK.-Ws have
very good authority Tor the correctness
Of the following anecdote
Mr.. Wise, the Accomac Pilgrim, was
addressing a large assemDlage some
where in Virginia, the other day. and
in his Characteristic style abusing the
Know Nothings. is there one Of
that secret, traitorous clan here pre-
sentr he exclaimed, "if so let him
show his face" No one rose. Voei.
ferrous cheering and shouting. Mr..
Wise, gathering fresh sigor and vehe.
mence, eff there's Know Nothing
in the room challenge him to stand
up like man." Congregation remain
seated. Tremendous applause and 70.
ciieration. Mr.. Wise, brim full Of
gall and bitterness, charging round.
"stand up ye lousy, goddess, christ
less set, stand up, defy We. if there
be one here present 7" An old gentle
man in the rear Of the room slowly RI
ses. and blandly remarks, "Sam get
up!' whereupon two thirds of the as
sembly spring to their feet. 1t is said
that Mr.. Wise was so confounded by
this unexpected result. that he did not
resume his speech. VIII Herald
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

WAR WITH SPAIN -We would be
among the last TO counsel Submission
TO insult and aggression. liza vindica-
ton Of national honor or national rights
requires resort TO arms, let the Adj
ministration convene Congress and sub
nit the question Of peace or war to the
decision Of the Legislative branch of
the Government. where the Constitu-
tion has placed the power Of declaring
war but we protest against the nation
being plunged into war with Spain,
after the fashion in which Mr.. Polk
forced the country into a war with
Mexico. P6ila. Nsos.
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walk on ahead 81 The stage. un.ilit should over
take them, which they did, leaving the money on
the stage. When they took their seats again,
one Of the gentleman says he missed the bag on
the boot Of the stage, but quieted his apprehen-
sions by surprising that it had been oyerlaid by
other baggage. On reaching this place, howev-
er, an examination was made, and il was found
that the bag was missing. Thereupon Messrs.
s. and H. provided themselves with light, and,
having failed to get horse and conveyance,
proceeded on foot to look for the lost treasure.
And, singular fact, they found the bag in the
road some distance this side Of the place at
which they took their seats. Their impression
was that about 81 ZOO or $4,000, in paper and
specie, had been distracted. Who took the bag
from the stage, is q puzzling question.
We understand that the parties assaulted the
driver on suspicion that he had distracted the
money but he denied the charge, and, by adj
vice, instituted suits against them, for the as
sauIt, &c. Messrs. $. and H. deposited money
in lieu Of bail, to answer to the writs, and thus
the matter stands.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

ExPLosIoS.--A Mr.. Moses Einstein
Of Kiuston, n. G.. blew up bis store on
the evening Of the llth inst, by Sun.
thoughtfulIyr placing lighted cigar on
q keg Of powder. About fortnight pre-
,iously he had. we understand. effect
ed insurance 10 the Fayetteville Mutual
Company for $4,000.
The explosion is said to have caused
every house In the village to quake and
totter like 4 drunken man-shattering
Mr.. E,'s store entirely to atoms. and
injuring him very much. if not fatal
". Fay. Oh.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
United States in The Kofria case are 10 be


shown in this new question.
The officer appointed 10 the command
Of the home squadron, Commodore Mes
Cauley, is very discreet and worthy
man. but all The naval Commanders. as
well as those in the army, aspire 10 pc.
pularity and look TO the Presidency as their
Growing reward. Commodore McCau-
ley, with The shadow Of feet, is to go
to Cuba, under the orders Of President
Pierce. We can judge what the orders
will be, from the character Of those given
10 Capt. Holins. Bui he viii have con-
6denlial as well as public orders, as is
usual under this Administration.
According 10 a prevailing rumor. at this
lime. Commodore McCauley is 10 make
some Demands, a la Hollins. and blaze a.
way however harmlessIy, againsliheMoro
Castle, upon refusal ofcompIiance with his
summons. Something OF this SORT is said
TO be in meditation and soon 10 be put in
execution, This Iumor may be grounds
less as well as absurd: for if il were 10
be verified, Congress as soon as il meets.
would for once give us an instance of an
Executive Impeachment.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
sixlh congre..lonnl pistrict.-

The Wings ofthc siyth Congressional District
held Convention At Winston Oh the ilth II.
slant, and nominated the Hon. X. G. Puryeal
% aeandidats for reelection 70 Congress. Mr.
P1ryesr, il Is stated, Is absent from the district
anl i i no, known certainly whether be will
aeeePt or not, but il is supposed that he will no,
refuse 70 comply with Tie wishes of Biz friends.
On the 10th inst the Democrats Of tho Dis.
Giet also held a Convention at Winston. and
nominated George D. Boyd. esq. a. their can.
diia,e but il is undcr,ood that Mr.. Boyd bas
declined accepting.
The GreensbOroush Patriot says that lie
opinion i prevalent Ia Stokes and Fosythe.
that NJ. Puyear, i be will accep, The nomina.
ton, will get better vote lhan he did two
years ago.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
Horrible !fair - Family Of Sepen Persons
Murdered .

Horrible 4fair - Family Of Sepen Persons
Murdered -
The Wabash lind. Gazette. extra.
contains IN account Of the discovery Of
the bodies ola family Of seven persons
near that place. Of the name Of French,
who had been brutally murdered. IL
appears TIE family consisted OF French,
his wife. and five children. They
were very poor, and lived in a cabin,
and IN September last, another family.
Of the name OF Hubbard, went TO live
with them. During October, a neigh
Dor proceeded to the cabin 10 See
French, and was told BY the Iiubbards
that The family had moved away, and
that they had purchased all their corn.
garden produce and furniture, valued
III the aggregate al not over $50. No
suspicion Of foul play was aroused. IN
I'll recently, when the Hubbards we're
arrested on suspicion IL numbering 4
man named Bnyles. The house was
then searched, aud a portion Of the
ground floor dug up, which resulted IN
the finding of the dead body Of an in.
liant, very much dccayed. The Gazette
then, alter referring to the summon.
Ing Of a coroner. inquest, says.
In the presence Of a large company
they proceeded to examine the place
where The infant had been discovered,
and, horrible 10 relate, found seven be-
dies. consisting Of the entire French
family. Their skulls were broken in.
and The legs 81 tie old man French and
bis wife were broken, 50 they could be
doubled up and forced into the hole.
which was three Or tour feet deem.
They were laid in heap--the father
aud the mother at the bottom, and the
at The top. The babe was
about fifteen months old, and the Oldest
child about fifteen years old. There
were three girls and two boys. The
we're much ,lecayed, but the 1
parents were still sound, and we're east /,
'ily recognized BY those who had known .
hem.
There is not The least doubt that Tie
IIubbartls are guilty Of this wholesale Il
ind damning murder. Its almost too
iurfible for belief, butfacts are as above
.tated, aud the conclusion is irresist- 4
Bile. There seems to have been no
'ther motive than tie obtaining what /,
ew worldly goods this poor family pos.
essed, which .srs not worth over ff.
J dollars
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

v ashinst0n, Apnl :.
Correspondence 81 he Commercial Adrerfiser
The country will not soon be relieved
from startling iumors 10 regard 10 The po-
iicj of President Pierce, who seeks 10 re.
yenge himself upon The country for The
.unpopulsniy Of This Administration BY
plunRing il into foreign war. II is to Be
sppfehended that there Is some truth in
The late rumoY that tie President, en-.
conrsged By The presence Of Mr.. Soule.
and The sdsice Of al the 6llibusiieTs oi
'he county, has again brought lis cou.
rage ~ 70 the sticking point. and deter.
mined 10 demand such itfms Of Spain as
aiii certainly be rejeelej, and ihereupcn
- lake some hostile Steps, snd 30 Ear as
il mty Be in bis power 10 do 50, 10 pro-
woke war.
u he yields 10 The pressure Of The flli.
tusiiefs. he may GET Mr. Marcy on Of The
Stale Department. and bring 10 Mr. Dial.
lss or Mr. Buchanan. both Of whom are
pledged 10 extreme measures. Then we
shall have . war, il Tie Executive can
bring il about. The plot Tor ina, purpose
has been leeply laid. and has been once
ffusltal,d j, bal Is now revived, an1 with
too much prospects Of success. Tie Pre-
siilenl cannot declare war, bat We have
seen that be nav render IL almost una.
soidable. lie cannoi carry Il % without
The iiofCOnEfess, and lise0nhdsnlIy be-.
lisyet that il be call the new Congress Cor
tbs purpose, that body will refuse 70 sane.
ton war measures. Even we're there ne.
eessiiy cor war with Spain, Congress
would not trust the present AJminisIra.
ton with is cphdart.
|. is dificul, 10 doubt III Ire ieporis
that We hesrin rsgsrl 70 the Presidents de.
termination 10 make an issue with Spain
On lhe matter o. The trial and execution Or |
Eslfampes. . nainrslized CITIZEN Of the |
United Sials,. The point 10 be taken l.
hat Esrsmpss was denied trial other
man By he military commission. The
'i.lsr fsi1 81 lie docliiae held By the
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

The Nebraska Legislature adjourned
sine de on the 10th uliilno. They en-.
acted general system II laws, chiefly
borrowed from Iowa; provided for an
efficient organization Of counties; pass.
ed q good school law, providing free
schools Tor all passed a stringent pro.
hIbItory law liquor law /; chartered three
universities; Incorporated a medical
society and provided for taking new
census the ensuing fall by the marshal,
from which a new apportionmcnt of
representatives is TO be made by the
Governor.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
CAPE FEAR AND DIR Rrvn rvrRoyy

CAPE Far AND DlgP Rrgn IsrRoyE.
aEsr.-We publish The Proceedings OF
the stockholders % The above work -
lar as received. llis understood ina, ,he
elecIion II officers lor the ensuing wear
WI take place lhis morning tlhe 2O.i ~.
stant.l Itmnsi be source Of efslnlaIion
70 The friends Of Ills improvement, who
have stiick by is fortune. 30 manfuIlv n
" SEASONS Of depression. that arrange.
mems have Al length been completed 10
relieve the Company Of The pressing IL /.
cessllies Which INV bear upon il, and 10
open a new era IN lis history. The q.
monnt necessary for ibis purpose YEA,
raised last evening. With The sI Of The
State, granted By The Isle General A..
sembly, and underline direction Of an er.
perienced and skillfnl engineer, IL ls 10 be-
reasonably expected that The work viii
now be prosecuted 10 q successful com.
l"s"oh' VIII HeyalH.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

Coal FkoN DEEP RIyER.-Passing
along South Wharves this morning, We
noticed a quantity % coal which came
from the Gulf shines, on Deep River,
and was sent by the Messrs. laugh.
ton TO the Clarendon Iron Works Com.
pany. Specimens VI the same may be
seen at the Office OF A. II. Van Bokkeien.
WILMINGTON HeYaa.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

TIE RraoRs OF WAR WITH SPAIS.--
The Washington Star says there is no
truth il The New York Posts statement
that Secretary Guthrie has written TO 4
friend or friends in Kentucky to be car,
iious 10 their business. as war with Spain
is ineViisble. The statement thai the 90.
vernmenl is concentrating troops in Flo
rida is also said 10 be unfOunded. No
troops have been ordered there since De-
eember last, when the condition Of the
Governments Indian relations in thai
quarter made il necessary 10 aid 10 The
number Tor years kept there. BY The all.
dillon of.wo companies ofartillerv. Since
then. none others have been ordered 10
that quarter. nor is there any idea nov
snier.sined Of sending more 10 Florida.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

INTERESTING PrpLrcarrox. -Tbe X
York Herald states that Mr.. souIe ia
engaged 10 preparing yoluminous his.
tory Of the Ostend Conference, which
will be Immediately translated into
ffcnch aud Spanish. but will not an.
pear until July. The book will nrp.
badly, says the Herald, put an entirely
new phase on our diplomacy as regards
Cuba, and reveal secrets not generally
sufmiseu. Rakiga Star.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
Washington. April "a.

WARRINGTON lrEas.--All The Judges
Of The Board Of Claims are heIe. and they
will probably soon organize. Hon. a.
Y. Dodge. Minister 10 Spain. is nov here
receiving his iinal Instructions. and will
leave for New York ihis evening.
There been have between seven and
eight thousand applications for Land war.
ta',Is received at The Pension Office 10.
day.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25
WAR WITH SPAIN.

The New York Post states that pro-
minent merohan, in Louisville, Kentucky,
an intimate friend of The Secretary Of the
Treasury, has advised his correspondents
Of The receipt Of letters from high source
al Washington assuring him that there will
be q war between the United States aud
Spain within sixty or ninety days; that
the Cabinet was divided, but The war
party would prevail, and advising him 10
arrange his business, which is very exien.
siye, as speedily as possible. The gentle.
man from whom the Post derives lis inior-
nation also communicated the following
intelligence. derived from an officer OF The
UuKsd States army who protested 10 have
been advised with. upon The matter 10
which il relates, and which gives plausi-
biliiy 10 The rumor above referred 10. lie
says:
while the difficulties with Spain were
promising Of trouble, under the Soule re-
CINE. our government quietly concentral.
ed several thousand troops in Florida,
convenient for embarkalion. and actually
loaded one or two sailing vessels with
heavy guns and ammunition. and had them
ready near al hand. The port in Cuba
was selected at which they were 10 land.
The plan was, with The regulars, TO
run across 10 this fort, which could be
done in a few hours, surprise and seize
il, throw up earth works with all speed
10 defend the position BY land. with fleet
sufficient 10 keep The port open. Thus
situated they were 10 call volunteers, and
len 10 fifteen thousand would arrive in a
week, self-armed, and Of The 6ercest qua
lily. They we're then 10 nose with all
despatch upon the principal poin.s OF the
Island. Quiiman and some others were
in The secret. This was The programme.
"Such was The position Of affairs when
that singular rumor came up that The ca
binet had changed lis policy, and hence.
forth was to be pacific. Whether this
position was further ruse, mere blind,
the result must show. One thing seems
ssrisin-ihe government, does no, show
The expected activity in respect 10 the
Sioux can plign. They are iardy about
il. Only some l2 or 400 troops are vel
assembled al Jefferson Barracks. and il
may be that The new regiments Will have
another destination YET"
The Post SAYS
"Aow much importance deserves to be
attached to this report We cannot say. Il
10 understood BY our correspondent thai
The "high authority In Washington is
Mr.. Guthrie. There is no doubI thai
more illsn one or two Of President Pierce !
advisers desire = war with Spain, and are
wiling tina, The nation should disgrace IL
sci. If necessary. in seeking prele1, fol
IL. But we haze supposed that wisel
and more cautious spirit controlled iht
foreign policy Of the government, ant
that The President had come al las, 10 III.
conclusion thar he could never be sustain
ed in The prosecution Of war which eve
rybody would see had It's origin in nc
Deliberate wrepg, bur in desire Of con
guest"
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A sIngnlar occnrrence.-A ST..

time since two gentlemen from wythe,iIle.
Va, Messrs Stuart and Holman, were passing
the road between Greensboroush and this place
on the stage, having in charge large amour,
ofb1llion, specie and paper money, which was
carried ~ two saiehels or travelling bags. One
vfthe bags vas carried in Tie stage and he
other on the boot leach gentleman having one
10 ehaFgs. Al Mason Hall. where the horse.
were changed, hsssTs. s. snd II. concluded 70
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-04-25

EclirsE or THE MooN.-There will
be total Eclipse Of the Noon on the
LIST OF May, lsisible.) AT Raleigh the
Eclipse begins at 8 o'clock so minutes
in the evening. ltbecomcs total at 10
o'clock 2 minutes. aud continues total
until II o'clock So minutes. II ends
at 81 minutes past IL o'clock. lmid-
mighty Resisfsr.
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We are pleased 20 learn that there
IS an unusual religious interest at
Prince Edward e. H.. and that il has
extended TO the College tIIampden Sid
ney.) About twenty have professed TO
have found peace in Christ. and about
as many more are earnestly inquiring
what they must do 10 b. saved.
HaieAmaa and Ola.