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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19
4 coRREcT pRocEEplNG.

A number Of the property holders at louis
vile, have recommended TO the Councils ot
that city To voluntarily assume, in behalf
Of the city, the payment OF all losses sus-
tanned BY tho recent riot in that CITY. +" 10
that end, they say. 1--WE recommend the ap.
losses, with instructions To report an ample
decentralization to every one whose property,
real or personal, was DESTROYED bY lawless
violence, with the exception only Of those
who may be satisfactorily proven TO have
fired lrnm their houses before they we're as
sailed.'
Ii i right, that where the civil authorities
fail to protect individual property from de-
structinn bs d lawlcss mob, the owners should
be paid BIZ general assessment. II this princi.
pie be generally established, there will be
less disposition manifested 10 destroy prop
erty. and tie taxable inhabitants will feel
more DESTROYS to prevent such lawless yio.
lesce. But IL will be observed, that the pc.
titioners make a justexcrption against those
who commenced the riot By firing upon peace
able persons from their houses. Such persons
should not be paid a cent, whatever injury
they NAV have sustained. The proposition
ni the tax PAYERS is perfectly fair aud honor.
able. and We hope will be accepted aud acted
on by the Councils at louisville. II will af-
ford an opportunity to those who have been
accused Of commencing the riot 10 establish
their innocence, il they can; and Il will dis
prove all false charges which have been made
against those who nnly acted II selfdrfence.
Those who have silainOusly sought 10
siig natizc The Americans, not only a. tie
commenrcr- ~ The riot. but a. 4 women bur.
nets," Will have The chance ~ establish the
truth Of their charges. Or 20 be convicted ss
wanton lalsi6cfs 81 the truth, and Infamous
slanderers. We believe that the principal
destruction IL property was, IN What was call.
ed 'sQuin's Row, and from these buildings i,
Isas.eftcd the shots were fred By Foreigners :
aud here, too. the advocates Of the foreigner.
assert, the women we're burned. Let the
whole facts come out before a judicial tribu
nal, and then il will be seen who commenced
tie riot, aud that women, u any, last theil
lives BY Ere. We are confident that thi,
story u women being burned, will be proved
+ 20 be wanton and malicious falsehuod, sei
afloat for party effect, and persisted 10 Will
full knowledgp that il is untrue.
We are glad that the property holders al
Louisville have solicited investigation intt
The origin 81 the riot, and lie destruction 81
property which ensurd; and We hope that liz
investigation will be conducted before ~.
ditial tribunal. aud according 70 the legal
rules 81 evidence. The councils have had
an examination u witnesses. which proved
satisfactorily 20 our minds, that the loreigr
population 0f Louisville had determined I,
have a riot. and had armed themselves fol
The onslaught; bot mpre formal investigation
belure court might be received as more con.
elusive On tie subject
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

The papers again his wifs becoming interest
"a. picked up the answer 70 the advertise
nent. read il, then tears came to the rescue.
Mac said, rather harshly, that the warden
would lei all those young rascais out y ne
could. Those who knew Gov. Wood Will
nal wonder that he was easily prevailed up
oa il this cause aud the pardon was grant.
ed
Need I describe the old mans joy-how
he laughed and wept--walked and run, all
,mnatient to see his son free. When the lad
came out in citizens dress the aged parent
was too fall for utterance. lie Rugged The
released convict to his bosom--kissed hun
wept and prayed. Grasping my hand, he
rendered me his farm, his watch. anything
would take. Panied at the thought Of pecu'
niary reward, took the old mans arm IN
mine and his boy BY the hand, aud escorted
them TO the gate--litcrally bowling them q
way.
never saw them more. But the young
man is doing we'll; and long may he live e
reward the iilial affection OF his parents.
Til, case may he but one among hundred
Where guilt is clear, there should be pity
Tor the youth, and some proper means take.
10 restore them 10 the paths OF rectitude and
honor.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

q the shah. John Walton jumped into The
bucket and started down, but on o. before
reaching the bottom, finding the sulphuric
smell too strong for him, called to those above
to draw him up. On arriving. perhaps half
way to the top, he became too helpless to
hold himself in the bucket, and fell to the bots
tom Of the well. As quick as possible, Nor
man Arnold descended into the well, to save
Walton but he, too, was Immediately stupe-
fed and helpless. Then, in quick success
sion, followed David Armfeld. who shared
the same fate.
And now the excitement was becoming in
tense and painful in the extreme. Here were
three men in the bottom of forty foot pit,
and il filled to sutfocation with smoke; the
men grooming and painting for breath; the
water rapidly rising upon them, and they in
sensible and unable to raise their heads. Ii
Hooked like instant death to those on the
ground to venture down the alarm was Civ
IN, and many citizens Of the town rushed 70
the spot; but what could they do? Who was
10 be the fourth man to make The fearful leap.
and risk his own life In an effort to save that
1t these three meni "A step that required
more true courage than to hgit dozen
durls.
James S. Morrison, one Of the Engineers
on the North Carolina Railroad, now arrived,
jumped into the bucket, and was let down as
fast as possible John w. DeLancie, Of this
county, an experienced Scotch miner. made
a leap, caught the rope to which the buckets
were attached, and descended the rope almost
with lightning speed: Il
Mr.. Morrison. when drawn up in tie buck.
ct, with Mr.. DeLancie and the apparently
dead man. was too much exhausted TO return;
but Mr.. DeLancie made three several trips.
each time descending the rope as quick as
thought. II requiring two men to place and
hold in the bucket the suliocated men, David
Sullivan accompanied Mr.. DeLancie in his
second descent, and John Lettuce went down
and assisted in bringing up the third man.
The three unfortunate men who were thus
saved from an untmeiy death, were restored
to consciousness during the day. Messrs.
Arnold and Armfcld appeared but little bruis.
cd Mr.. Walton received a severe cut on
the head, which al first, il was feared, had
fractured the skull, but an examination prov,
ed olhersise he also in his fail. received
other, though not dangerous bruises. And
we are happy to learn that these gentlemen
are all likely to recover from the injuries re.
ceiyed.
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QUESTION OF DAMAGES.

The following correspondence i published
10 the New York papers:
New York. Angus 30 1885,
sra: Allow me 10 ak you. 10 behalf Of my.
self aud other citizens Of this city who have
lost their property Al graytown, San Juan.
Nicaragua, II We are TO receive any indemni.
hcation for the losses we have sustained from
the United States Government.
Mr.. Joseph w. Fabens, late Consul at
Greytown. ha.. believe. investigated the
accounts Of several or all the merchants here
who lost property. and has. presume. re.
ported the same 10 Government. where il
now rests. The merchants Of New York.
with myself who are sufferers. would like 10
Know through some official source ifihesc may
reasonably expect to be reimbursed by the
Government, or if any action On the claims
NAV be expected by u from Washington.
rfnlam ynnr mast 0hellent servant,
JOHN WErHERREE, - South street.
Hon. William !. Mrery. Secretary n state.
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REFrsEp To FicHr 4 DrEL.- Nj. Cohen.
assignee Of Adams 4 Co.. Al San francisco.
hating challenged Jsnts King. al William. ex-
bankff. The Litter refused ln light fol moial Tea-
.on-. lie says 10 The second Of Mr.. Cohen,
however:
{" Tile telsi We position. Of Mr.. Cohen and
myself are enurrly unequal in worldly fortunes
and gInmrsiir relations. Iie is understood 10 bs
possessed 81 abnudsnl fortune. In The event
{ 10. AL he wand leave ample m,~as Tor The
support Il his wife anil child. Recon- event.
stripped me entirely % Win, nnce possessed.
We're i, all, should leave large family with.
oul lie means 81 support. Nv dutics aud ob
legations 10 my family have murh more ". ighi
snh ne ihan any desire % please Mr. Cohen
~ lis friends in the manner proposed.
" have ever hsen opposed 10 duelling on
moral grounds. Ny npinions ~tre known q
VIZ. Cohen; aud sLen he sddresssd me ID,
note which YOU bad lhs Impulenre 10 deliver
he wa. well aware ihsl il would mi be ac'
eepied or answered stfitmaiissly. That fact !.
sufficient 10 demonstrate his contemplate COW.
ardce in this silly attempt 10 Manufacture lOI
himself reputation for cllis.lry.'
" DO mol nsller yourself. ,ir, that This com.
munic.iion is made oui Of regard eIher foi
Yours. II or 10 Mr.. Cohen. wine his Tor pub
leaton 10 The newspapers. ! svow prncipls'
II which am no ashamed, and shall abide III,
result"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19
THE YELLOW FEVER.

This destructive pestanc ia still raging with dis
ressing sescaity in the cities Of Norfolk and Ports.
mouth.
In Norfolk, on Monday Of last week Sc deaths were
reported on Tuesday 90; on Wedneday %; and on
Thursday So.
In Portsmouth. on Wednesday &c; and on Thurs
day 10.
From the decreasing numbers, hopes were enter
tanned that the pestilence was abating.
For the relief of the distressed, collection la
ken up in the Episcopal Church in this place on Sun.
day the 9th instant and $50 collected and S46 in the
Presbyterian Church. These sums hsvo bean forward
ed to the proper authorities.
meeting Of citizens was held on Saturday TO give
further ad but have not learnt what has been done
We are pleased TO learn that the Railroad. and The
bridge over Haw River are so far completed that Tho
cars nov 50 up TO Graham Depot
We also understand TINT after the 2lsi instant ih'
fare on the road is be reduced to - cents per milo.
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD.

The Board Of Internal Improvement met
in this City on the l2th,-ail the members
in attendance.
We learn that the States subscription, 81.
066, 600, 10 the Atlantic and North Carolina
Railroad, was duly made.
Owing TO sone inadrertence, upon the
part Of the Commissioners 81 the western and
North Carolina Railroad. in not ailixing their
seals 10 the instrument informing the Governor
81 the organization 81 The company. &c, the
States subscription was not made nor ne
States Directors appointed. All this will
be done, however, on the goth, to which time
the matter has been deferred.
The States subscription of $4,000 to-
wards the improvement Of the Yadkin was
made in proper furm, as required BY the
charter. Messrs. VI. {. Jones. Peter Hairs
ton aud James Z. Kerr we're appointed d.
rectOrs.
The State is now fully embarked in the
good work--IIeasen speed il
Raleigh Rtg.ster.
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Paosrrcr orA Ils,s srr.--A PhiladeI.

PRosrgcr oT IlEyY Srn.--A Philadel.
phia paper says:
Mr.. Charles IngersolI. of this city. one
~ the killed by thc railroad accident at bur.
lington, would, il !. stated. have inherited a
fortune of 100000 had be lived until he al.
tained the aye Of twenty -one years. With
would have been III. last of the present month.
4 clause IN the will provided in the case u
his decease before arriving n age. The fortune
would fail TO another branch Of the family.
tits said that an effort will be made to rceu.
yer this amount from the railroad company.
George w. Ridgcway. Of the firm Of Ridge.
way a Diehl, one Of the killed. had his lie
insured for $4,000.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

SANTA AsSA.-'fhe Havana correspondent
~ the National intelligenccr states that san
IA Anna. late President IL Mexico. rctircs
from that impoverished and distracted coun
ny with Tie snug little fortune of seven mil.
lions u dollars. Two.ihirds of this immense
sum is reputed 10 be invested in stocks and
real estate IN the United States aud England,
he having succeeded, IL is said. 10 getting
two million. 81 doIlars in hard money out
Of the country at the time Of his fight.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

I, i, painful 10 learn. a. We do from The news
papers. thai villsny did mol lose rs presence
u mind nor foftgn is socsiin IN NE terrible
scenes inrieni 10 The laie railroad disaster al
Burlington. man was sren rnbhing some
~ lie bodies tefore lley had ceasfd breathing.
A gentleman sid thai everything but his watch
lsd been taken while he lay insensiblr. A
box &c welrs, valued !, sl 900. was stolen
frnm cne 81 II. lady passengers Win esrarfd.
anil great many pockets acre pirked 10 he
confusion. M. INTEL
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19
rnE AMERlcAN MovENENr.

who lhsiis acquainted viii The history and
tendency u parties for the last fee year,. bus
hs. ,li sefio1s apprehension for the safeiy and
general welfare of The Republic The I'D
political organizations were not the IL repre-.
senisutes % ttponenis 81 popular American
eminent and feeling; nor Did they carry not
those gfeai measures WHICH 20 SilslIy involved
~ prosperity and Warqudny ofts country. Iii.
sesi II iabgrr. ~ unleI sentiment IN aCliUn
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19
From III. cr.sn.boropsh P.sio.
A PAINFULLY EXCITING scENE.

A scene Of the most painful and intense ex.
eitemsnt occurred in this tpwn on Monday
morning. At the Railroad Station here. in
digging the well, those engaged in The work
have encountered rock, which can only be
penetrated by drilling and blasting.
On Monday morning. soon after a very
heavy blast % powder in the bottom of lie
we'll, which Is some fluffy feet deep. anil bs..
lOrc thr smoke Lad suficiently cleared o1i
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

Use OF wAfEns.-It has been properly
suggested that in the transmission Of money
b. mail, the adhesive matter on the envelopes
should not be trusted, as il is easy TO open
and eIose them without exciting suspicion.
Waters should be generally used for the pur
pose, and indeed ought 10 Be employ general.
w. ~ their presence might otherwise Indicate
tic character II thc contents Of The letter.
Hstt,y Por.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-09-19

Coon Flour. = Although an Indifferent
Judge, yet we are sustained BY others more
familiar with Flour than onrself. in the de-
claration that the Flour rpm the mills oi Vim.
Il. Holt. Esq, ~ Lexington, j. fully equal,
il not superior. in all respects. 10 the very
best article from the North. We have no
motive for writing pun, for none is required.
II is of most excellent quality, and put up
10 unexceptionable packages. Some per-
sons laugh at the idea Of neat barrels enhanc-
ing the price Of the Flour. and We have been
lwitied on various occasions By friends up the
river for our remarks some time ago on this
subject; but we still hold to our opinion that
additional expense in preparing neat bsr-
rels and otherwise improving the appearance
Of the article in market, will be fund TO be
economy 10 the end. The Yankees under
stand il; they End that il pays.
We trust that BY means of our railroad
Improvements, ia year or 80, that our town
will be depot for the sale and shipment
elsewhere Of the rich supplies Of Flour aud
other produce Of the western counties.
VIII HreH.
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nILLsBoRoUGH, N. c.
wednesday, september rs, 1853.

CT Orange Superior Court, was in session last week
Judge Caldwell presiddg. No business of mnch inn
portancc was transacted. Thomas Webb, Esq. was
appointed Clerk and Master in Equity, in place Of O.
F. Long, resigned.
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Ilenar.mrn, u sat-

y HHIlEH8FVlF = FtFllFNF 2 E'l''s
Sin: In reply to tnur letter nf the 30th
ultimo, have 20 state that Ibis Department
has no authority to settle claims for losses at
Greytown. They cannot be settled OF paid
by this or any other Department without The
sanction Of Congtess.
] am. sir, respectfully. your obedient SET,
want. NJ. 4. MARCY.
To John weihsfhee. Esq.
~ South street. New York.
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We hope we shall &c para Msd fas our zeal ~ this
matter. we take deep interest in \. We are in
earnest, for we have long been satisfied, that the
l1oom and anvil the press and plane. do best In the
midst Of intelligent and improving Farmers.
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NORFOLK SUFFERERS.


A meeting Of the citizens of Orange for the
relief Of the Norfolk and Portsmouth suffer-
crs, was held at this place on Saturday the
18th instant. The meeting was organized
by calling the Hon. William A. Graham to
the chair, and appointing Paul c. Cameron
Esq. Secretary.
Josiah Turner, Jr. offered the following re.
solutions;
WHERsAs we have heard, and are daily
hearing, Of the continued suffering OF our
neghbors in the towns OF Norfolk and Ports
mouth therefore.
Resoiped. That while we tender our heart.
felt sympathes to the unfortunate sufferers,
aud approve of The plan Of aiiording them re-
lief BY contributions d money or other ne
cessaries,
Resolued, That collection be immediate
ly taken up; and that the chairman appoint
committee fnr the purpose Of soliciting a'u,
either in mercy or provisions.
Resoiued, That the physicians and nurses
who have left their avn happy and healthy
homes To minister to the sick and afflicted "
Norfolk and Portsmouth, have exhibited thu
noblest attributes of human nature; and a!
the good people whom they serve will love,
to We will admire them.
Mr.. r. Webb suggested that considcra
Bile amount cauld be raised il zach church II
the county Of Orange would initiate the ex
ample of the churches in Hillsborough, whit
had already made and forwarded handsome
donations. The following gentlemen eonst
tute the committee under the second resolu
| ton, viz:
James Whitfield, William Allison,
Henry n. Brown. R. Nichols,
Thus. ]. Strayhorn. John McCown,
A. w. Hedgepeth, VIM. Paul,
J. G. Turrentine, Josiah Turner, sr.
Henry Whitfield, John Il. Lrathrrs,
ID. ID. Phillips, w. w. Guess,
DIR. Roscoe Hooker, Calvin Strowd,
Upon motion of John w. Norwood, In
chairman adjourned the meeting.
w. A. GRAHAM, Chm.
j p. C. CAMERON, sec'y.
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A .FAsT" CHLD.-Children have some
lines peculiar way 81 saying things subvrIsi'e
III giaviv IN Tie old { lis.
Mr. Frederick Fitzgerald Smith had luSuri.
on. gfnwih af whiskers. Tie loStr pad 81
biz coun,ensnre was entirely enseloped IN haf
rom ear {, ear. The plpus vegetation stood
out in large. matted. tangled and curlsd manih-
cent mass III over his Jaws aud ,hin. Indeed, u
81. commonly reported that hr had taken .
premium on ii al i fair ield by the fnrifiy for
!. ameliarailog me cnnd iion % The Jews, aud
encouraging lie growth u the liza r"
Nature, II Ion pruluse 70 her 2 ~ IN onc d.
fsrtor, il very apt - correct the redundancy
IS comparative deficiency IN another.
80 il happened with NJ. frederick Fnzgerlld
Smith al over the upper par of his bead
above III. ears xtTy curly. But per contra
!" He had no hair on the top Of his head,
IN The place where the wool Oagd to grow"
Mf. Smith lodged one night and bieakfaIip,l
II The house of VI. John Simpkins, his friend.
Mr. Sinpkin. had. like every parent who has
children, very smart lnile gih. Il 10 sufpris.
log how many smart children there are INV .
days. Al tie breakfast table young Ni.s Ara.
bella Simpkius could not take her eyes or me
moment from The pdirIarehAl eounlensnce Of
Viz. smith.
!" arabella. love. don't be 50 rude" nujged
Nr. Simpktns. pfimu-.
!" Arabels, ca, your toast" frowned Mr..
Simpkins, srrunJus.
Bul Arsbrlla kfpi on staring II Mr. Frcje.
rick EizleralG Smiih.
Beny. remove Ibis naughty girl from The "a.
E a. - ~.
Il don't want 10 e., ma. don't :" squalled
The smart Afsbells. IL want 10 Look al that
man lille longef. Don't you see. ma, he has
got his heal on urong side up.
Pie young lady was lI,ig and doing well
al last accounts, but il is difficult 10 conceive
how she can survive.
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The Columbia Is c.) papers contain a no.
tiee that application will be made TO the
Legislature OF that State, AZ its next session,
FOR the charter n railroad Company. 70
construct road leading frma Lhsrsw q. Cd
70 The North Carolina line.
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In great Britain al rail roads pass under
or over common roads, and the track IL Sc.
eurely fenced IN, 50 that no annual can
stray befnre train. which in this country il
Tie common cause 81 rail road disasters.
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American Triumph in Europe

The United States contributions TO the
great exhibition in Paris have not made much
show, but, ON being put to the test, II seems
that they are Of very valuable character.
The y. Ynrk Tribune gives the subjnined ac-
count Of the trials Of the machines Tor thresh.
ing, reaping and moving:
The net results of a half hours earnest
work BY the rival hresiers, aud By six men
with fails, testi,nat d as force equal TO one
Of the machines j. fol ows
Six threshers with liils so lilrcs Of wheat.
Pitts American thrssher 7l0 "
Cias tons English 4l0 :" /"
Dunor's French $50 . Z
Pinet's Belgian $50 Z" !"
F.rhe French iire is little less than a
quart: SO fires make a bushel, very near.
Is.
Assuming, in the absence of data, that these
machines are Of equal Gust and worked with
equal force. and that the average expense oil
thresLins aud winnowing wheat 10 the old way
i 10. ...s.. I..-i.st, ~. RAJ. - ~, --i.--
reduces this to about four cents, the French
10 three, the English 10 two, and the Ameri-
can 10 barely more than one cent per bushcl ,
or 0ne-tenth OF the cost Of hail,thrcshlng 10
the old way. This years crop Of wheat, rye
and bnckaheat in the United States can hard
Is TALL below 200. 900. 900 bushels, which could
only be separated from the straw and chat 10
The old way al cost 81 so. 100000, The
Belgian threshfr, il 10 common use, would re-
,Iucc This ID 80 100 ,On0. the French 10 $4,000,
900, the English to "a 600, 900. aud the Ame-
ricln to sumo $4,000 ,0OO--a clear national
sa,ing Of slT 800 900 per annum in the Gust
Of thfesifng aud winnowing our small grain
alone Aud the saving 10 France from the
substitution Of PITTS thresher for the best Of
her own invention can hardly be les than
Ten millions VI dollars per annum.