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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-16

The PACIFIC RAILROAD A~BANDoNED.-
1t will be recollected by our readers that a
few months ago much excitement existed
throughout the entire United States in rela-
ton to the great Pacific Railroad, which,
many supposed, in the space of a very few
years would be constructed to its utmost
western limit, and prove the strong band that
would more effectually unite the interests of
the great extremes of our national domain.
The project of constructing such a road has
been entirely abandoned, though it found
many warm advocates. 1t is a fact that the
railroad mania, in every part of the country,
is rapidly subsiding. BY far the larger por-
ton of the roads hitherto constructed have
proved a %ruinous investment to the stockhold-
ers, the majority of them not paying their
running expenses; and scarcely any more
than the interest on the money employed in
their construction. Capitalists are turning
their attention to investments that will pay
better; and but little disposition seems to be
manifested by individuals to embark in an
enterprise of the magnitude of the Pacific
Railroad. The government seems to consider
it equally impolitic to engage in it as a ma
tional work. 1t would only serve to glut the
voracious appetite of a few leeches hat ever
adhere to the national treasury when such a
liberal draft is to be made upon it. Col
Whitney, who has been one of the most
Jealous in the advocacy of this road, says
that an e%ffectual quietus has been put upon
the project, and that nothing more will be
heard of it for the next hundred years
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-16

A1Free Love Association is organized IN
Columbus, Ohio. 1t numbers 80 members
"a majority females.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-16

No BANKs-SpIRIT OF "OLD Hickory"
1t is stated that a very imaginative member,
from Tennessee (perhaps he was a medium),
avows hat he distinctly saw the form of Gen.
jackson lowering over the House, during the
excitement of a certain ballotting for Speak
er, and could distinctly hear him exclaim f:
"By the Eternal, let us have no Banks!~
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
LATER rRnM NICARAGUA


Ngw YoRK. Oei. e.-The STEAMER Tonnes.
sre, will San Juan dales 10 The eisi, has at-
rived.
Affairs were assuming . more favorable ~.
poet A. reauls TIE stability 81 Walkers Gov
rrnment. lis army numbers 1000 Amtricans,
besides the native t'oops. Ill ~ good health.
A detachment of Walkers men made lwo
attempts 10 disodge party Of natives snirsnch.
Ell a. San Jicinio. bul tie formet were tspul-ed
with loss II 20 killed and sounded. The
enemy is said 10 have had hundred killed =
The last accounts state that Walker was about
10 send an artillery detachment 10 make Ibiid
attempt.
Ri,ss is said 70 be defunct and unarknow.
lodged BY any party.
Leon was siill IN the possession ri The Crn.
iraI Americans. Al was 10 jrpl, r,ble ton.
dilion from The prevalence IL cholera and star.
yation. Their ranks are constantly ibinncd ny
death 81 ile rate Of IS or 90 daily.
The cholera was It'll rpRing Al Costa Rifa.
The British 1eei was sill al San Juan. Ad.
diiions we've daily expected.
Key West was healthy. The weather was
cnol. Two wrecks were reported near Cape
Florida. TIE stern part ola schooner named
Wllof Gamer Pigeon had aoaI,J ashore,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

tried, yacillatins. and without patriotism
that there might be some excuse for Offering
such arguments to men Of sense but to be told
that his old adhercnts must forsake him, be-
cause, forsooth, tie Democratic party ism dan.
ser Of defeat, resolves itself into an absurdity
too contemplate almost for excuse, except up
on the shallow groundso political trickery. A
man who would be driven from his course
from his line OF duty--irom his cherished
friends and more especially. from The sup
port Of SO good and great, so well tried and
patriotic a statesman, as Milarl Fillmore,
upon such pretext, scarcely merits common
respect.
10 turn Democratic and ownit, to support
Mr.. Buchanan and the principles Of his party
because conviction may induce a belief IN
their correctness, is open, manly; but to for-
sake the person Of our choice, oaid in break
ing down the man, whom in our Utmost heart
we believe best-to turn traitor, as It we're,
to our own feelings and irreyocable conyic-
tons, because sell aspirations, self.ambItious
partlzans tell US we must do 50, under pre-
text of saving the Uniun-merely, however.
in substance to save them and their party
is more than honest men would ask or sensible
lcltizens summit to. baltimore Pal.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
THE pRgsIpEsTI,l rLrcTloy

10 ne lpsp,rtoa IF Esctioa TssY,gDhie opoofsr,
and Mir,pgp0 Ediio5 and Reporieys throughout
Ne Union.
The public will lonk Tor the result or the
Presidential election on the 5th Of November.
10 enable the newspaper press Of the Union
70 declare The result on the following morn.
nig i will be necessary for The inspectors 81
election throughout the United States 10 sid
tie telegfapbic operators. 10 aid the editors
~ every town. village, and city. aud Tor the
editors and reporters 10 aid each 0ther. This
can be done BY combining their labors On the
night Of the election TO the Presidential vote
si0ne.
Let the inspectors every where count the
hrst vote. Let The tclrg,apbic operators
transmit the Presidential vote only on that
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

A large number Of Mormon emigrants have
settled IN Carson Valley from Salt Lake.
An election there for local officers and men
bers of the Utah Legislature had resulted in
the triumphof the Mormon ticket. The Sup
rene Court Of the Territory has decided that
the organic act extends the common Law over
U,ah. and the act being in the nature Of con-
stiiution. the common law therefore overrides
al the statutes Of the Mormon Legislature.
This renders illegal polygamy and al the sta
tutes made BY order Of Gov. Young.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
SOUTHERN sENrlMGNr-soUND VIEWS


TIE Norfolk Herald. une amongst lie lid.
est and NEST respectable Journals II vlrgi.
MA. speaks as fDllow.:--
file Southern Democratic journals have
heretofore had strung hopes Of CARRYING Maine;
aud not being realized, they are really t. give
up III fOf lost Buchanan. election, and eseu
tile Union itself. For ourselves, We see no
gnod reason why tie defeat Of the Democrat.
&c party Shouts. necessarily break Up tie
Union. We think lhH - dreadful catas.
trDphe a<lhat mas BE- ayerted by third par.
&, cmbodying thtt pnrtiun Of the people Win
are preserving tile bnion by sober cnuusel.,
mutual lUrbeafance. ani adherence 20 cen.
stiiutional principles. Such party ; 10 lie
field with fair prospect IL success, and ~
the storm chickens, the more necessary il be.
comes for tie friends Of peace aud 1niun to
adhere IL II. When tie hope fails We hall
prepare 10 meet the wDr.t. But At present
our motto is g Don't give up the ship"
Ii is q notorious fact tliat All tie clampr
about ,lisuniun originates with eleeiinncefinF,
and from political demagngues ii tue Demo.
cratic patty. They started Tie campaign,
Immediately after Mr.. BuChanan's nomina.
tim, With this transparent spbterlngr, 70 ~.
timidate weak minded, facilitating persons,
whose feat. made them susceptible 81 such
impressions. Seeing that the game worked
l0lerably we'll, they became elnbDldcned 10
push il tOextremes. Every speech aud har.
angue now made by the leaders 81 tai, party
is interlsrdcd with iurebpdings " disunion,
ii case Uf Mr. Buchsnan's defeat; o., ii OH.
CIR words, the defeat Of Democracy. srnsi.
bic men. who, from motives u patriotic 10.
tegriiy, support Mr.. Fillmore, ATE told with
an impertinence ihexcusable, that they are
DUNG wrDrg--ibat they are throwing their
votes away, thereby aiding Fremont and leo.
psrdizing tic Union. II Nc. Fillmore we're
not suitable person 70 gu the high position
to Which his friends would elevate him IN.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

~ We earnestly request those who are indebted
for more than years subscription to the Recorder,
or for advertisements job work. to call and settle be-
fore the e5th Of November In compliance with for
mer notice, many Of subscribers forward and
thanks. We hope still larger number will respond
10 the present notice that may be saved from the
necessity Of more pressing call. Having topay mo.
ney for wages, and aha, use feel the nccessi-
~ Of reducing our business more 70 . cash system.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

Among the passengers in the baltic. juS
arrived AZ New York, y Miss ID. l.. Dix, the
indelltigable philanthropist. whose labors in
the cause Of the insane are SO well known
wherever an interest is felt in The welfare of
this unfortunate class. During her sbsenee
frum the United States Miss ID. has travelled
extensively through Great Britain and in
nearly every country % Europe. investga-
ting the condition 81 the insane. and on many
occasions has been the means Of carrying out
measures d great importance for securing TO
the afflicted the wisest aud best system OF
management. North amer.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
PROSPECTS OF Mr.. FILLMORE.

PROSPECTS OF MIR. FILLMORE.
The following extract from the Baltimore
American will show what is thought of MIR.
Fillmore, prospects BY the delegates to the
Wing National Convention:
/" THE PRosPEcT--l'he delegates TO the
National Convention, now in thls city, speak
in the most encouraging terms Of the Pros
poets OF Mr.. Fillmore. The cry that Mr.. +.
has no chance, that the contest Is sectional
one between Buchanan aud Fremont, and
that they must be permitted 10 fight It out
uninterrupted by any attempt Of the moderate
men Of the country TO settle the contest upon
the middle ground ofconepssion aud cnmpro-
mise. has not concluded their faith III the pos.
slbllity Of arresting the iratricidal agitation
by the defeat Of both the parties toi. From
the Northern delegates we indeed hear in the
must confident terns the declaration that mp
on the exerton Of Mr.. fillmore's friends lie :
ponds the defeat Of Mr.. Fremont; that Maine,
Iowa and Vermont are but faint samples of
the overwhelming reyerslOn vi sentiment in
that section OF the country against the Demo.
cratic party and its nominees, and that UNI
less Mr.. Fillmore is heartily endorsed and
supported by the South, aud encouragement
NptN SANH W MS iltHuo ~ tiS RuiAh anu
West, frrmont will. beyond all doubt, be the
next President. Buchanan they say cannot
carry any one nf the free States, thai he is
to the North what Fremont is TO tie South,
and that every effort q narrow the contest
down TO sectional contest is an effort ia ia
Ior Of the triumph 81 Black Republlcauism.
The spirit manifested by the delegates
from the South and Southwest is most cheer
ing. Unless the delegates from Kentucky
.re entirely infatuated, knswing little of tile
political feeling Of the people there OF Of the
chances Of the contest, The expectation that
Buchanan will carry that State is The We.
riest gasconade. They claim IL for Fillmore
BY at least five thousand majority. The
Louisiana aud Tennessee delegates are also
confident Of The ability u the friends Of the
Inion t. give both Those States to Fillmore
Wings there are represented as united in
ms favor, and full of hope aud confidence
The Georgia delegatrsalso speak eheerinsly.
Mr.. Fillmore has a personal popularity m
that State possessed by 10 other statesman.
Frum New York we have the strongest rep.
resentstion Of Mr.. Fillmores prospects.
From what We have already heard there
would seem no doubt that the gathering of the
delegates here will bring out better know.
ledge of the political condition ii tile coun-
Try and aiinnl the strongest encouragement
10 those who are laboring TO unite the Wing
vote II the country upon the model Presi
dent"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
pAcIrIcATIoN OF KANSAS /.

The st. Louis papers Of the 22d contains
later intelligence from Kansas, by which il
appears that the people Of all parties in that
Territory acknowledge the authority OF the
new Governor, and that the armed compan-
les from Missouri, are disbamling andreturt-
ms to their homes. We extract the follow
ing items:
From the St. Louis Republican.
The steamer David Tatum arrived here
Yesterday afternoon from st. Joseph. She
left that port on Wednesday last. Al kan-
sas she took on board about $50 citizens OF
Missouri, who, in obedience to the proclama-
ton of Gov. Geary, had given up their nils
itary organization and returned to Missou-
ri.
The train. from jefferson city last evening
brought down several gentlemen direct from
Kansas. They were passengers on the Au-
bry, and bring the latest news. From one
Of them we learn that the whole OF Gen. Rei,l's
force had been dishanded, and had returned
% their homes. Gov. Geary was at l.ccomp-
ton with 900 United States troops, and de-
termned to maintain peace and execute the
laws. Under his orders ninety men had been
taken prisoners at Lawrence. The report
of Lane and his baud having fled to Nebras-
ka is confirmed.
II is very gratifying to hear these tdinss.
and TO know that the violence which has 50
long prevailed in Kansas is al an end. Gov.
Grars began right. and like firm purpose to
preserve law an order, and TO punish all Of
lenders against il. will SION make life and
property as secure as in any State Of the I'm
ION.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

The cent piece recently fni she'd at the
United States Minf. Philadelphia. Is the size
81 the old iialf.cent, and is cpInpGs u 81 fifty.
seven pats Of copper, seven Of nickel, and
one Of zinc. u has light appearance, with
4 faint red tint. and Is 20 beautiful contrast
with the American silver and gold pieces, aud
viii not, a. the old cent did. iarnish them By
tie contact. Tie weight of The new Is only
seventy two Rrains--that Of the present cop
pee cent IS one hundred and sixty eight.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

ELEcrioN IN KAxsAs.--An election for
new Territorial Legislature will be held in
Kansas on Wednesday the LIST Of October.
The Independence Ma. Messenger says that
this electiun will not be decided BY the bona
fde citizens Of the Territory, but by the
:" dollar VOTERS as BY the laws Of the last
Legislature any person can vote who is in
the Territory at the time Of the election aud
has paid poll tax.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

night. This plan will euab'e the press 10
announce the result the morning after the
election, even il the contest be 4 close one.
We hope this plan will be adopted. Noother
will succeed. twill simplify the labor, make
il easier. save time. and satisfy the people.
Country and city editors will promote the
object in view by publishing this notice.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
Death Of Judge Toomer.

d. Toomer died at bis residence Peterborough on
the eth ulimo. in the 72d year u his aee. He
native Il Wilmington, but has resided for many years
in the ncishborho,l Of Peterborough. lie spoken Of
BY those who knew him. as learned. incouupt:ble.
and high toned gentleman, profound juris ani clo-
quen speaker Of crest amablty and goodness Of hear.
-" liberal, generous, brave, sud courteous"
Judge Toomef represented Cumberland county in the
Senate in lie session of ls3Ie. He was elected .
Judge of the Superior Count in 1886. but resigned
four year afterwards on account III health.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

Indiana. - Statements having bccn made u soinc
sfthr papers hstte friends II FILLMORE anil Donelson
bal united with lhose q Fremont sad Dayton, and
would support The sane ticket MEETING q he Eteeu.
tive Committee q he Fillmore psfiy wss heii on Tie
eGih nliimo. Al which lle truth of the allegation was
explicitly ienird snl The contrary ], Ms as.enieJ
ihstthey had ilr own cleriofaIteke, composed only
u Fillmore men anj intend 70 support ihat ticket and
no osr without unisn ~ fusion with ans other par.
~"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
rntaI pnci.-Mr. wm. 4. ral,er.

Fatal Duci.-Mr. WIN. r. Tahor, ", nne II the
Editors u the chadeSan Mercury was killed in a
duel with Edward Magraih. on Monday the 2gih
uliimo. The dill ulty originated Irom The publication
of communications in the Mercury in reference 10 the
Hon. A, q. Magraih, a candidate fpr Congress from
the Charleston District. The name Of the author II
tie communications was no, demanded. bat psrcmp-
tory challenge and accepted and At tho third
fire. Nc Taber fc, the ball taking elect IN bis head.
The weapons pistols, and the distance ten PAGES
B,th editors 81 Tie Mercury we're challenged. NJ.
John Heart, the other editor u the Mercury. wss up
the ground with hi friends, and after the fall iol
hi parncf, Mr. Heart. though one of his seconds,
notified the acting sceonl u ~. Msgrsth d Mf. H.
readiness 70 answer The demand made up,n him BIZ
Mr. Magfah. whereup,n the second II the latter
piled that they had no further demand 10 maze.
The funeral 81 Mr. Tatcf TOOK place on Friday and
was very largely attended. with aecessoncs which
strongly marked the general grief and high personal res
peci IL Shir, lie decreased vas he'll
Judge Mlgraih. s5ou herneianehey occurrence,
gave notice u he atairsWa d his name a. candi.
a.k ior cnnses..
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

PRESIDENTIAL. ELECTORAL TIcKEr.--Tick-
els have been formed in all the States for
Mr.. Buchanan; for Mr.. Fillmore in all ex-
cept Michigan. Iowa, Wisconsin. Maine. and
New Hampshire and for Mr.. Fremont in
all the non-slaseholding States except Penn
ssivania; also in Maryland, Kentucky, yir.
GINA. and Missouri. South Carolina appoints
Electors by Legislature.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

Capital punishment. which was abolished
~ Prussia 10 1913. has been recently re.es.
tablishrd. The nude Of execution is 10 be The
axe, within prison salls. aud 10 The presence
~ a certain numbrr of magistrates aud oiIici.
ais expressly appointed for the purpoe.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

ilEayy Loss ny fIRE.--An engine depot of
the various railroads in Atlanta, (Ga.) Was
DESTROYED BY FIRE on FRIDAY mo,ning last.
.fhe iuss is estimated at 100000, and tie
Georgia Railroad Company is the heaviest
loser.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
n. Carolina Ranroaa.-Mr. Garne,t, in hi

letter to the Presdsnt Of the Company rcsisnng the
Office of Superintendent and Engineer on the road
expresses the belief arising FROM observation Of the
regular and rapid increase Of business the rood thar
the company will be able to make dividend Of arper
cent. on The stock for the year 1857 1855.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

AZ a Buchanan meeting IN Portland, few
DAYS ago. an utstur mounted a brandy cask.
snd opened his speech by cxclaiming. !" Gen.
Renier', fsiu,dgPoa ne platform of ny party"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

The Rev. J. r. Wnrar. d. D.. who has been. br
several year. pas Professor Of Rhetoric and Logic
the University o. North carona. At Chapel Hill, has
acct ted call 10 the charge u the Episcopal Church in
Memphis. Tennessee. vacated by the Rev. Dr. Page.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

The int resolution pissed BY the scnsie ofTermfc.
guessing ihe Goyetno, % convene lie egi Ilare 10 e.
session. ii the event u the sectiin u Col Fremont
10 the Presidency. va. not aeisl on Ia he Houa.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
President Pierce ~ Home.

Pierce au,ei Il ii. home in Concord. New Hlmp.
shire, the 81 Instant, and i i stated thai his recep-
ton supposed in magnitude and grandeur ssy thing
briJre knoen IL New England.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08

Kan.as.--Go,. Gs4,y h.. i..uel : proclamation
iar eIesion q Delegates 10 Congress, aud members
Ofthe Legislature oithe Territory u kansas. u take
placs ~ tho Oh mt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-30
Advertising Memoranda.

gs- In this issue H. H. Conner offers for sale
valuable farm near Waynesboro'.
~ See advertisement Of Rockbridge Alum
Springs. 49,.
~ E. J. H. McCampbell advertises for sale
the Rockbridge Wooden Factory.
~ Hugh W. Sheffey and A. II. II. Stuart
advertise the 'Peck Mill and Mill Houses" for
sale
~ NJ. w. Wallace advertises Mattresses
~ Matthias Schmitt advertises sale of prop
erty.
~" Jas. H. Skinner, Trustee, advertises the
beautiful and very desirable Town Property,
lately occupied by Mr.. 7. P. Eskridge.
~ The American Hotel has changed hands
lately, and the card of the present proprietors
will be found in another column. rots 3.
~ See advertisement Of the "National Ilo-
tel"
rg- n. X. Trout advertises Middle River
Land for sale. e-...o,,..
81 Mrs. Ward has Just received Spring and
Summer Millinery. 9iAs1c og1e
~" James Allen advertises a valuable Farm
near Greenville for SALE r
H" See notice of Temperance Celebration on
the Sd of May.
~ A. N. Breckenridge and W. b. Johnson
advertise the sale of valuable personal property
on the 18th of May. -
~" James W. Massie advertises valuable re-
al estate and personal property for sale on Sat
urday the Sd of May.
~" Luke Woodward advertises valuable
farm near Craigsville for sale.
~ Geo. W. Deal offers for sale, privately,
his valuable farm near Waynesboro'.
~ g. W Smith advertises variety of new
goods in his line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-30
+ +. NJ MAP GnI1 IT," Secretaries.
The county Convention.

We publish in another column the official pro-
ceedings of the County Convention which met
in this place Oh Saturday last. The Convention
was large and respectable, and its proceedings
were characterized by good order and entire
harmony. Nothing occurred to produce the
slightest bad feeling, and all the delegates seem-
ed to be animated by the single desire to pro-
mote the best interests of the county and of the
party. The full representation of al the pre-
cincts, the harmonious action of all the dele
gates and the general spirit manifested on the
occasion, lead us to believe that the nomination
of Mr.. Kinney is equivalent to his election.
We need scarcely say that the party will
have our earnest cooperation in their efforts to
secure the election of their candidate. MIR.
Kinney is lawyer of high promise, possessing
an eminent degree of all the qualifications neces-
sary to a proper discharge Of the duties of the
Office, and will undoubtedly command the unan'
imous support of the party in every portion OF
the county