davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

Tux TRapE.--wc arc proud 70 see the
amount Of trade which The completion
Of the Rail Road to this place has
brought in. Not day hardly passes
without number Of wagons roll IN
loaded with produce. Being somewhat
central. and surrDunded by rich and
productive country. Salisbury must be-
come The most important inland town
IN the State. The farmers and ira.
ders who daily arrive here. get the We.
~ best prices for whatever they have
to sell and what is better. thew do not
have to 20 farther TO get any article
which they may desire to purchase.
RoUan WAR.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

What an absorption Of the wages Of
capital and the wages Of labor! We
rily. fashion makes the free people Of
the Republic slaves Of European capi-
tal and skill. Let raw silk in free. and
double or treble the duty on the ma
nufactured article keep our own pco.
pie at work {; free trade, as practised
here, freezes and sfarres."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21
A GRg.r RAuno.p Br.,xv..,rhs

A GREAT RAILROAD BusIsEss.--The
gross earnings Of The South Carolina rail
road for The year 1854 were 81 1863, COS /;
Of which sS95, $40 were on freight, and
s3ge.0l9 on passengers. The expenses
Of The year were s574.l4G. Leaving a
net profit Of s7ss.sg2. Out or his il
paid interest on hs debt. two dividends
81 4 ! per cent. each, and carried 10 SUR
plus fund balance Of 1851 100.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

The remainder OF the sitting was spent
mostly in the consideration Of private
bills and resolutions.
In the Commons, The bill 10 charter
the Fayetteville and Beaufort Railroad
was read The third time.
The unfinished business Of yesterday
was taken up--Mr. Caldwell's amend
ment. The question being taken, il was
rejected.
The Bill 10 recharier the Rank OF the
State was taken up and passed the first
reading. The rules were suspended, and
il was put upon its second reading. Sc
veral amendments were proposed and
lost, and some amendments adopted. II
then passed the second reading. The
rules were suspended, and the bill read
the third time and passed.
Wednesday, February IA.
The Senate agreed 10 the amendments
of The House 10 the bill to recharier the
Bank Of The State and The Bank Of Cape
Fear, with some slight amendments.
The engrossed bill concerning salaries
and fees was amended SO as 10 increase
the salary Of the Comptroller to $3.50,
and that Of The Secretary Of the State to
$1,000 and his fees, and passed lis third
reading.
The bill 10 incorporate The Atlantic and
North western Railroad Company was
read the second and third times aud passed.
The Senate concurred in The amend
menl Of The House 10 the bill 10 charter
the Bank Of Clarendon, with several a
mendInenls.
In the Commons, the bill charierins
the Fayetteville and Beaufort Railroat
was taken up. and passed The third read
ing.
The bill to recharler the Bank OF Cap,
Fear was taken up, considered, and pass
ell the third reading--ayes 10, nays 6.
The bill TO charter the Bank OF Clarcn
don a. Fayetteville. passed the third read
ing-ayes CT. nays 81.
The bill 10 charter the Bank OF Ply.
mouth, passed the second and third read
ing.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

THE CARE Fan Bar. - The VIII
mington Herald says that II has been
lnIarmed "ihat the depth Of water on
the bar j. now fifteen feet; and our pi-
lets say that they can easily carry in
or out q vessel drawing ~ feet. ID
IS believed that a constant deepening
isgoing on as the work Of improvement
a The mouth Of the River progresses.
Vessels carrying from $50 10 500 tons
dead weight are now loading al our
wharses, aud can proceed 10 sea with.
out the least delay"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

er than most men of this State. His
tribute was well received by most Of
tie members. Hon. Asa Biggs could
not bear to hear Mr.. Badger eulogized |;
and so he spent his wrath upon the
Senator fron Cumberland. lecturing
him soundly upon his dereliction Of
democratic duty, and departure from
the old line tactics. in saying anything
commendatory Of a Wing. Mr.. Wins
low gave him rebuke that he will not
soon forget, it is presumed,
Correspondent wiz Herald.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

VIRGINIA SLATE.--A garry Of green
and purple slate has been opened in
Albemarle county, Virginia. Il is be-
lief that that this slate is the purest
they have ever seen in America, aud
only cqualled by the slave Obtained
from the old quarry in North Wales.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

CouSCiL % STAIE.-At the late meet.
ing Of the Council. Hon. Calvin Graves
81 CasweIl. and n. +. canady Of Gran.
vile. were appointed Members Of the
Internal Improvement Board /; aud Ma.
thew shaw Of Beaufort, aud Alfred
Jones aud w. w. Holden Of Wake, Of
the Literary Board.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

Agriculture has been introduced as
a study IN the public schools Of New
Hampshire. Books treating Of the eIc
ments Of that science have been order.
ed 70 be supplied the pupils. This l.
good movement The practical OPP
erations Of the agrieulturaIist will Be-
all The more intelI'gently performed by
understanding the scientific principles
upon which they are based.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

The COOLEST PLAcE.--The Boston
Transcript says the coolest spot yet
heard from is West Randolph, Vt,
where the mercury has indicated the
extreme cold Of As degrees Below zefo.
Spirit thermometers are used in that
region. as mercury becomes solid at 40
degrees below zero in Fahrrnheits
scale.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

The Legislature adjourned on Saturday, in
conformity to the resolution il had adopted.
This session has been longer than any that ha.
preceded il, having extended % ninety days.
during which much useful labor was psrform-
"a. We shall give in our nett the captions or
the laws passed.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

The" Weldon HERALD dominates that
gallant and gifted Wing. David A. Barnes,
81 Northampton. IS a candidate for Con-
gress, 10 The District al present represent.
Ell by the Hon. n. NJ. Shaw. Reg.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

When Raphael was engaged in paint
ing his celebrated freseoes, he was yis-
tied by two cardinals, who began TO cri.
tieise his work, and 10 find fault, with
out understanding il. "1'he Apostle
Paul has too red face" said one. lie
bushes to see into whose hands the
church has fallen, = said the indignant
artist
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

or by an advertisement in to-day's paper,
i, will be seen that the fine blooded horse Re-
gent will make season al HillsborOugh the
ensuing Spring.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21
Leaving ,he net, income Of

Leaving lhe neil income Of s75,s56 20
which will give dividend u six per cent.
upon the Capital Stock Of The Company.
and leave balance II $3.50. The ros,i
has yielded sfB,275.ll over 1853. aud
slG2,li7,i0 over 1852. Charlotte wig.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

Hester's Case.-The Supreme Court,
IN tho case q the State '. Hester, from Chat
ham, has decided that there Is no error in the
record. The judgment Of the Count below is
therefore confined.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

CHARIoTTEA SD SouTu CAROLINA RAil-
RoAD.--wp have befuIe US The Report Of
Tie President and General Superintendent
~ this mad. From them &c learn Iha,
the road has been doing very profitable
business during the last yesr.
The receipts for che year 1884 wors s233l 037 II
The expenses sl67.IsI 81
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-02-21

V0'I"yf NYfuHIy Ivs
In the Senate, Mr.. Graham Introduced a
resolution 10 relation 10 statue Of Wash
ingion. which passed lis three readings.
The bill supplemental 10 an scl passed
a the session Of the present General As.
semhly, entitled az sct 70 incorporate the
Wilmington and Charlotte Rail Road
Company. passed ils three readIng..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
SecQnd Day of August,

As this is next 20 the last No. of our paper that
will reach many Of our readers before the cleo.
lion, we desire TO urge upon them, in view Of the
Importance Of the issues involved, to pause and
consider for what We struggling. and who are
our opponents now.
We regard il necessary that The country
should be divided into two grea, pariies-,he one
acts as balance 10 the other-as long as both are
guided by principle, the triumph Of either cannot
result in any permanent harm. The people, who
always know their interest, will never continue
that party in power whose policy and practice
initiates against them. Hence ut no period Of
history did Wing President succeed one of
the same party. After struggle under various
names for nearly three quarters Of q century for
power, that party which numbered among It's
leaders the Adamses, Hamilton, Knox, Clay,
Webster and host Of other grea, names, has
finally given up the contest and merged into Sc
cret, midnight association-the private objects of
whose meetings, as the most terrible Qarhs are I'D.
mipistercd, God only knows. Is the Democratic
party, that party WHICH has administered the Coy.
eminent almost since the Revolution and BY lis
wise policy and acts Of craftsmanship the R-pub-
liz has gQne on 10 grow and prosper until the stars
are now floating over the brighes, galaxy Of
Safes that ever existed, now TO lay down is arms
and surrender to the enemy Of human liberty =
Heaven forbid that the deeds OF our Revolutionary
fathers should be so soon forgotten. This is
more than ordinary contest! is not merely for
place; the mere triumph Of rivals-the integrity
OF our Constitution is at stake, the principles that
lie at the foundation Of republican government: is
involved. Shall we erect an icy barrier bel ween
our shores and the homes Of The oppressed, yet
struggling, republicans of Europe Shall we
say tlat America shall no longer be the refuge of
The patriot and the asylum of the oppressed l.
the wealthy, pamPered son Of royalty only 10 be
admitted 10 enjoy th' blessings which bountfu
Providence bestowed with SO liberal hand here
Shall religious federation cease TO exis, in This
coun,ry-and upon the ruin OF our beautiful sys.
tenn build 10 a consolidated Government, by unit.
ing Church and State, ard having a particular re-.
Iigous creed established by the laws of the land
These, brother Democrats, are the questions
you must settle the polls on the Cd day Of Aa.
gust next. Craige is The champion OF American
liberty. He stands by the Constitution as Wash. J
ingIon signed it. He is able and will guard your
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
Another High Tribute TO the
Democratic Party.

Fhos. J.. Preston, Of Richmond, Virginia, in a
Iete. 10 the Fourth of July celebration at that
place, ihas frankly states his position in the pre-
sent crisis OF affairs in The South
until this canvass opened co-operated with
Wings, without ever taking active part in Fed.
eral politics and party striles The cardinal prin-
ciple, however, Of my political creed has always
been STATE sovereignty. am of The slrictest sect
ofhe State Rights school. Il was violent change
therefore, for 10 quit the ranks Of my formt r
confederates and unite heartily and cheerluhy
with the staunch Democracy in repelling an ill.,
Sasion Of those lofty principles, an adherence 10
which gave Fmginians rightto be proud.
IL was proclaimed lhroug hou; The land that the
Wing party disbanpcG- disbaGded because
6enaGonalized, and that now only two parties were
offered for The CHOICE OF the people: one tho old
Democratic parry, with its nncienl banner torn by
many a conaci. but lut;erng proudly in The breeze
the other q yisored ism, with pretended platform
OF principles To seduce and deceive, and u secret
organization which constrained lis members TO
practise prescription, Intolerance, deced,iop Be-
tween the two, in the Od Dominion, ii should moi
be difficult TO choose. My choice is fixed lam
of The Democracy. hgh, hcnceior!h under their
standard. I rally to their war cry
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

" We do not know that The question was ever
asked MIR. era ge whether he would vote for a
Roman Catholic-bu, if "a Plain Son OF Toll /"
will come and hear him on Tuesday OF our next
Court he will hear his sentiments boldly and free
y expressed upon all the questions presented by
the Know Nothing trap to catch voters ycIept the
Philadelphia platform. There is provision in
our National Constitution, which received the sane.
ton OF Washington, declaring that no ties: of re.
gious faith shall De required qualification for
office. We have never read in history that when
Charles Carroll of Carroliron, signed the Declare.
ton Of Independence in letters so large thai King
George could read il across the ocean, that obioc
ton was made to him because he was a Catholic,
Neither did Washington reject Lafayette on that
accouR.-por The North Carolina Legislature Ell.
Their Judge CASTOR or Iudg. Manly. Nor did he
U. s. Senate refuse TO approve Chief. Justice Ia.
ney for his religious faith. 1t is left TO the dark.
lantern gentry to be more patriotic and more de.
voted TO the cause Of RepuLIicansm than Wash.
ington Jefferson and the other sages OF the State
and more thoroughly Protestant than The clergy
Of the time Of tho Revolution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
u Our neighbor, S. NJ. HOWELL, called us i,

q Our neighbor, S. NJ. HOWELL, called us IN
a few days ago, to see splendid sett Of Harness
he had just completed for our townsman, w. w
Films. Esq. We Examined lhom in detail, and ore
confident in all their appointments, We never saw
more skill. taste. and durability combined Mr.,
II. Is a very superior workman, Of long experience,
and has in his employ skilful journeymen, and
work bought from his house will stand the sever
est test. He can successfully compete with any
Northern house in price ii he is sufficiently pa.
tronlzed, and will put up much more faithful and
finished job. Try him, he deserves patronage,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

In Peris, al present, the immense clothing "'r
houses inquire the business you are gong Op'
before they fit you 10 a coat. A Provincial yoD.
lately arrived at the capital, oil his way to V'""
uncle at Versailles, from whom he had exPe'F
lions. A friend. looking at him, said, Why W.
are not going 10 propiate rich uncl" in that Goa.
why NOT? asked the amazed youth. 'B'caDf
they do things differently nowadays FsEe y.
address of tailor, and 60 ask him for :he SrInI
you want Thr rural customer did us dlreC"
He handed in The card ofaddress-wns Pns'e0
TO head clerk to be surVeyed-dIrecico 10
third story, fourth department, OF mn Immense =
Enlistment, and there requested TO place hlm,'
between two mirrors. A coat was being hanOI'
him, however, when the clerk suddenly stoPpp
One moment, said he, ian important pariIcp''
has been omitted in the statement Of your Pr0pJ !,
ed business is 1t a maternal or pateTnaI W..
You are going to see p Having explained 10 H. 8,
embarrassed clerk that it was his uncle on -, r.
mothers side, another coat was substituted iol
one selected, md the relieved customer Wac I'm
forth 10 the street, suited with coat to ma"o
agreeable to his maternal uncle !-lt0"ee ~"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
To the Readers OF the Democrat.

have this day associated with me in the Edi-
toral department Of the Democrat. DR.. HENRY NJ.
PRITCmARp whose we'll known ability and sound.
ness of principle, justify me in promising in
creased usefulness TO the paper in The future. We
will. as soon as arrangements can be made. add
greatly to our Types, &c, and make The Mechan.
zeal department handsom any paper
in the South. We ask our readers 10 aid us in
extending our circulation, promaing every effort
on part 10 make our journal one Of general
interest and value.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

a grand rally for the Railroad will come off il
Dallas on next Saturday, he 2lst ins,, to who!
every citizen oil CASTOR is invited. Our friend r.
7. WarIng. ESQ., Of Charlotte, and other friend. =!
the road will address you. Speaking will com.
mence at 10 o'clock.
a plc. Mic Dinner will be provided to which
contributions are solicited. Come - ~ t:.1
one AND all, and show 10 The world ,b., .n.,".a
knows her interests and will defend ,beo,
J. Fl. WHITE,
WILLIAM SLOAN,
J. G. LEWIS,
JAMES QUINN,
i. A. MASON,
DANIEL HOFFMAN.
III. JASPER STOWE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

rights let the attack come from what quarter II
may. lie served you faithfully in the last Con-
gress-now show your appreciation by re.eiectng
him by an unpreced'nt ed majority. Here on the
soil cOnsecrated to liberty by one Of the nootest
acts recorded on the historic page, is the place TO
crush these political "slits, this secret society
got up TO overthrow the Constitution and destroy
the liberty Of The people.
Then to the polls and let your voices be heard
in defence of these rights dear TO The heart Of
every lover Of freedom.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
ICOMMUNICATED.1

Some Of The /" Sans" have been very busy in
mongre!zing, in their very dag:maric way, all
manner Of compounds, con amoye, for the Druo
han-not remembering that be is Knight OF
the Mortar and tho Pestle, and might some day
serve Up dose for Sam. Then, if you dom, take
1t now, we'll poke j, down you any how on the
2nd day Of August next.
ORIG NAN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

CHARLOTTE, July 90, 1855.
Coiton-Very little offered market heavy
extremes o.
Flour-Limted supply; new -four brings ss
per Barrel.
Wheat-sl25 a 81 so per bushel. Very little
offered.
Corn-9Qc; slight decline. Mtal--90c.
Bacon % I0c, hog ROUND.
I4ard-l0 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

% Is me season is advanced, our friends Ella.
q Cohen, No. . Granite Row, are offering their
splendid sIock Of Goods at prices low 10 cause
establishment
They have any article that can be asked for of
The best qualify. and are known to be most liberal
dealers. So it you wan, good bargains, now il
your time. See new advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
z. p. WARING.

Having become party to the Editorial depart.
ment of the "Western Democrat" take occasion
rs under the circumstances it i. usual TO an
nounce the ''mportant fact $50 far, so good
Well, in the next place | appoint myself a COM
mirtee Of the whole Of one, and Resolve that | am
Democrat after the order, (no not order, don'l
like the term, it savors too much Of " ShmiIia. ")
but ar,er aad 10 the faith and OIL the principles OF
tba, band Of men, the architects OF the Constitution
of country, who were her honor and glory
IN lie, and whose memory is as ''coud by day,
and pillar of fire by night 10 the conservative
men OF all classes of the present day. 10 this
faith have always been stca5fast-and for its
principles in all their purity shall ever be found
an earnest, honest, tho an humble advocate.
II. II. PRITCHARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

o. Drucker d Sommcrs have removed to their
beau'fuI and comnodious new store, fey doors
south of herr's Hotel, where with a very large
and handsome stock Of Goods, they are prepared
to their friends. 10 oraer to make room for
their fall supply, hey are selling exceedingly low
See their ADVERTISEMENT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

o. A writer in the last Wing asks US whether
not we endorse the appointment OF Judge Reed.
er, Governor Of Kansas. Tha, is a question
which cannot fairly be answered catcgoricay.
President Pierce, though very great man and
possessed Of wonderful administrative talent, is a.:
last bu, mortal. He, like The rest OF mankind,
is liable to be imposed upon, and it is n source OF
establishment that in making many appoint.
ments he has been deceived in so few instances.
Gov. Reeder, before his appointment, showed a
very fair recurd as a National man, and it wns
upon that showing that he received it. He has
belied this past history, deceived his friends. in
fcted an injury upon the country, and the Presi-
dent ought to and acW remove him.
President Pierce could no more tell that Recd-r
would turn AbolItionis than could the Democrats
Of Castor that Col. Stove would turn Know Nc.
thing. Could either The President or the CASTOR
Democrats lifted The veil of the future neither the
Colonel nor Reeder would ever have received any
appointment at their hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
North Carolina Rail Ron,

A meeting Of the Stockholders Of this Companv
took place last week in Greensboro. Gov More.
head having resigned The Presidency, C. F. Fish.
er, Esq, of Salisbury, was elected
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

The mines are yielding abundant gold in all
parts Of California, the weather having been very
favorable for both digging and washing. The
gold production Of 1850 bids fair to equal if not
exceed that Of any pre:iOs year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

05- We cite attention 10 the ID article of "Tax
Payer" in to-day's paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

RrW. s. LAWT0N e. CO, South Atlantic Wharf,
are our authorized agents Charleston s. C and are duly
empowered take Advertisements and Subscriptions at the
rates required By US, and grent receipts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20

July 10 b, 1855.
Butte record., 1855-09-15

to this editorial, and asked the Governs
ment to furnish information on the very
important subject of the neutrality Of
the u S. Lord Palmerston replied ,
that an arrangement had existed at Hall
fax, by which persons going there. from
any quarter whatever, might be enrolled ;
but, it appearing that it led to questions,
whether or not the laws of the U. S.
had been violated, the British Govern
ment, b ing DESTROYS that no such ques-
ton should, by possibility, rrise, had put
an end to the enlistment Of forces at
Halifax
FRANcE.-..The official report, in re-
gard to the loan shows three thousand six
hundred million of francs, six times the
amount asked for. The report of The
Minister of Finance describes the loan
as the most surprising financial opera
ton ever effected in any country.
SPAIN.---The ruInors that Spain will
send a contingent force to the Crimea,
are doubtful.
AusTRIA.---Arch Duke Charles Louis,
has been appointed Governor of the
Tyrol.
GERMANY.---The King has dissolved
the second Chamber of the Hanoverian
Diet
SWITZERLAND AN earthquake has
destroyed the village of Viege.
1TALY---The statement that the King
of Naples begged for the presence OF
Austrian troops, is contrad!cted