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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

DErrEs L,rg rnAS NEyKR.-The Pee Dee
tChrraw) Herald says that WIN. Godfrey,
Esp. received Oh last Tuesday 18th instant, J
letter which was mailed To- him on the 18th
January, A. %. 1853. AZ the Post Office cal.
led clio. in Marlborough District. The
distance Is 90 miles. and the letter has been
nineteen years aud iwen,y .fuur days on the
way, and contained twenty dollar bill on
the Merchants Bank. Al this plncr. with the
request that Mr.. Godfrey would return
twenty dollars IN United States Bank Bills
lust link IL IL. twenty miIrs IN nineteen
years. il bca,s the telegraph To those o
our subscribers who do not receive our papei
regulariy, we say be patient. your grand
children will receive tue benefit u your sub
scription.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

Il will be secn by an advertisement in smother column,
that II. r. Hemhold. Chemist, Of No 2O3 Chestnut
Street. Philadelphia, ciirn his COMPOUND Fluid Et.
lfad sarsaparilla. The Compound Bacbu IN Disease.
of the Bladder. Kidneys, Weaknesses, &e., has accom-.
plshed lhe most extraordinary cures Of long Standing
The Compound sarsaparilla fer purifying the Bl1ci
and curing Scroula, Trlier ScalJ Head. Salt Rheumi
and I'll Efuptons u The skin. i unequalled.
The stose preparations aIe not qu1ek nasifums. te.
commended forrsefy disease and possessing little
curative powers. The Compound saraPatda u %
extract 81 the sIraplHlls Root, and the Compound
Buchu IL an extract d Inc Diosma Cfenais; both q
rhieh are The most active which be made. tses
advertisement.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

There are plenty Of yong gentlemen - well n
plenty Of old Ones whose eafs are turning gray which
gives the former great deal Of ureasness, and exposes
the age 81 the lstef To avoid these little perpleHes
xe adyi-e such Of readers 10 Prof Woods Hlif
Restorative which will. 10 the course o. few weeks
change the hair ls natural color. Il does not dye The
hair like the mos. Of the hair fesioritses but produce,
Fadua change o. color from The roots Of The hair a
the final end and give. Il fine and glossy appearance
We have seen miny persons who have used 4 success
fully aud pronounced Il the only ntenlCn which ha,
come up 10 their idea q cure for gray heads" VIZ
commenced using u shout two months since. snd u ",
ae any Judge 81 sEe anil beauty Il has made Il lsas
ten wears younger, IN TACT We hcginnins 10 loOA
quite young. aud feel very much like getting youni
uue. The change is Miraculous, and Il would be q
difficult 10 fnJ gray hair nov as i would 10 10 en-
an ilea 10 the head NJ The Duke Of Buckingham. VI
know several old maids aud some young widsss. who's
locks are Just beginning 10 assume ssety hue, an
who have been talking seriously sbout tesoflns 70 ihi
remedy. and We aduss Ihsm not 10 delay any longei
Il nsssI fails. ". Louis Hrail.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

So MUcH FOR NOT READING THE PAPERs.--
We hear. SAYS the savannah News, that a
citizen Of BRYAN county has recently been
victimized BY Gipsey fortune teller" to the
tune Of about $500. As we learn. the I'D
gentleman was afflicted with rheumatism,
aud vas supersiitious enough TO insokc the
aid 81 wandering Gipsey woman who proies-
sed that with certain charms. +" conjur4tians
aud mighty magic" she ccuii cure him Of his
malsdy. She informed him that the potency
of her charm depended very much on the
amount Of mnney Ne possessed AZ the time.
He had but $50, but in order 20 strengthen
the charm he came to the city and borrowed
$1,000 The 81 500 vas placed in the hands
oi the Gipsey who. after snme mummery over
it-during which her virtim was mt 10 look
at her for fear Of spoling the charm. placed
IL in trunk which was 20 remain locked foi
A certain time, at the expiration Of which the
miracle wnuld be wrought. Leaving the key
with the invalid, with q solemn injunctio
not TO oprn the trunk until the expiration al
the time, she took her departure. Alter some
days. the woman not returning. and her dups
experiencing 40 relief. he ventnred 10 look
into the trunk. shere he found bundle 81
rags and paper. instead Of his treasure. ID
course, his charmer" had left for unknown
parts. Bot we learn that through the active
instrumentaliiy Of the city sheriff. the woman
and a gipsey rogue who accompanied her
have been arrested 10 Atlanta. Tier trick i
an old one. aud was recently played OF per
haps BY the sane woman. in Maryland ant
Virginia. Had our Bryan county unfortunat,
heen a reader e newspaper At an expense o
IS per annum. he would have been bette
posted in the tricks of The times. and woul,
not have been the victim Of 80 ridiculous an,
expensive an inpo.ition. Ala5. Jour.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
Obituary.

Died. in this county. on the al, instant, Mrs. MARIA
KIxsloS, aged about 60 years.
Died. in Grecnsboroush, on Tuesday The 10Th inst,
the Rev. WILLIAM PAISLEY, in The s7h year Of his
age. Mr.. Paisley was for long time Pastor Of the
Presbyterian church in Greensborough, perhaps the
founder Of il, and was highly esteemed among hi,
brethren for his sincere piey and kindness Of heart.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

There arc hunifc's % remedies sold ., every Drug
Store pufporiing 10 che all diseases nameable. each
advertised as the very hesi known, I'LL We had lost
eli faith in them I'll. bot there is one exception.
We speak Of Dt. Slnlcsd's lnvigaator. which csme
10 Va recommended ss cure Coo Iiyer Complaints. and
I'll diseases arising Iom Diseased Liver. The tes,i.
monials Of 30 many Of our Physirans 70 Ne favor.
induced us 10 ify NJ and nov conviction V ceain thai
one Of che ereaes blessings ever given 10 Dyspep
tics of Il made complete care btisr the FIRST bottle
vas taken. and now We can eat snyihins ea,sbls
without trouble. while before nothing but the lighes
/ food would digea, and ollen that gave pain. Nov
what We want 10 sss 10 an our readers 10, if lave,
Complaint Of Dyspepsia trouble yop. DO net sil 10 w.
thi. Il. rfcsiea femed, IN The wotli.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

An ANCIENT 0AK-0ne of the oldest trees
~ Europe, says an exchange, was struck BY
lightning in the month Of July last. This
tree. an oak. was planted in the year 1910,
BY the Count Of Champagne. The OAK,
which had therefore existed .s6 years, mea.
sured seven and half meters in circumfer-
ence. and had produced acorns up to 1890.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

A REsoLurIosARY MoTHER.-fhe Lump.
kin Ca Plalndealer records the death OF a
Mrs. Plate, in I.aurens county. on the 22d
December, aged li6 years. She was vii,
during the Revolution.
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.- Secretary
Of the Navy has ordered the steamers Niagara
aud Mississippi 70 be equipped with dispatch,
to assist IN laying down the Atlantic tele.
graph.
Hon. Warren Winslow has announced
himself candidate for reelection to Con.
gress, IN Cumberland DIslrict. Subject to tlls
action Of Convention.
On Friday the eth uIt., Mr.. John Brady
Of Wayne county, N. G., was killed on hl'
plantation BY the falling ol tree where be
was clearing land.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

Gentility is neither in birth. manner, nor
fashion, but in the mind. A high sense Of
honor, determination never to take mean
advantage Of another, an adherence to truth.
delicacy, and politeness to wards those with
whom you may have dealings, are the essen
tial aud Distinguishing charac teristics Of a
gentleman.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

VExATmUs LITIGATION bill has been
introduced in Parliament by Lord lirougham
10 prevent litigation by providing " courts o
reconciliation. The judge at the courl
will hear the parties at strife and give hi,
opinion and advice on the matter. Ii III,
parties abide thereby the agreement will be
final and binding.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

We would recommend to our readers who reside In
those sections Of the country where the Fever aud
Ague prevails. OF who contemplate visiting thnse see
iinns. 10 arm themselves with two hJiIles Of
I.eonafd's south American Fever and Ague Remedy.
10 be used preventive against an sliack Of the
diseases which il unequaed Il Indispensable 10 the
emigrani and Traveller the means Of attack and De.
ience would be TO The hunter 10 exploring The wds o.
hi. country. We refer you 10 his advertisement in
smother pat Of this paper.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

GREAr GEo5RAPHIcAL DrscoygRr IN GEoR.
oIA-A Day SwaaP.-lnteresting Intelligence
Ia, Just been received from the State survey
OF the Okefenpke swamp. which covers nearly
fourth Of the map Of Georgia. The great
swamp dies not appear to be swamp after
all. So far fram being impe,lrd by water. the
expedition. suffered severely from want Of u.
and we're compelled to sipk three wells l,r
drinking and cooking purposes The under
wood also was fuuEd Of almost fabulous thick
nes.. through which they were compelled u
Gu, their way with knives. whereby they
were so much DELAYED as to be IN danger 81
starvation. their supplies being exhausted.
The NEST erroneous upinions have been enter
tanned of the extern and nature Of the whole
region. No published map g!.es and idea ol
IL geography. The survey will prove for
tunsie venture. The submerged PARTON IS
found 20 be easily drained. whereby thou.
sands uf acres Of the most valuable cotton
lands 10 the south will be reclaimed.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
MAR RIED.

In this town, on Wednesday evening the lih inst,
BY the Rev. John w. Pearson, Mr.. JoHS NJ. WoLfE to
Miss MAnr JASE BRowS, daughter of VIM. II. Brown,
Esq, Of this place
In Memphis, Tenn, on Tuesday evening the 81 Of
march, by the Rev. DR.. Bryan. Mr. LrcIEs N. BRucE,
formerly Of this place. but more recently Of Grecnsbo-
rough, 10 Miss D. T. RrTHEaroRp, of Memphis.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

The French army is nov being gradually
reduced toa peace footing. Furloughs. ten.
purary and renewable. have just been granted
to 10000 men. with similar anes which have
been issued, a grand total Of l4i 900. This
is q pleasant modification. for II shows that
there IL no immediate reason 20 spprehcnd
the disturbance VI the peace u Europe.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
EQUITY s Al u

Da,fl W. krn and Others ex psfie --Teiifioa 70 StA
Real Estate.
DERSuANT 10 decree d the Court uf Equity.
for Orange County. made u March term. 1857, !
.hall olIst for sale. on THURSDAY the 9Th Of April
next upon The premises about 500 d land ief.
merry belonging 10 John &. Johnston. deed. a pof.
lion Of Il l. well wooJel, aud lying within three or
four miles Of Chapel liill,--is valuable a. aftfdng
fuel convenient 10 thai place. The land will Ne u.
yide into suitable lois Coz the convenience Of pur-
chasers.
six months credit will Ne given, The purchaser gisins
bend VITA good seeuiy, and The tile vii be reserved
until The purchase money y paid.
y. WEBB, g. & VI. r.
Mach ts, Pfice sls. ~. s0--ap
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

E1FfE subscriber will Offer al public SALE on THURS.
DAY the 18th Of March next, on the premises the
Plantation on which he resides, nine miles south Of
Hillsborough and ten miles west Of Chapel Hill con-
tanning about ESQ acres. The place has il very good
buildings, and the land is in good condition and well
waieied. Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing are invited
10 view the premises.
SAXFIELD BREWER.
February 25. IT.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

| OuR TauE NATIONAL SxcunrTY. na.
tinnal greatness is engraited upon our reli-
gion. We boast no regal splendor. and no
titled and venerated mobility. Our glory is
not found So much IN fleets, aud armies, and
military and naval renown. as in those institu-
tious which are our palladium aud adornment.
Just so far as these are Christian, they are
both our defence aud glory. All other prog.
ress, II the religion Of the Bible does not
stand abreast with il, is progress il power
and wicksdness. We occupy too wide a
space an the map of the world already, unless
we vigorously strive to elevate our Christian
character to the same parallel with our secu-
lar advancement. There is no fear that our
secular advancement will lag behind our
Christianity. II will be no blot upon our
escutcheon that II is radiant with truth, and
encrcled with the halo of pure and indebted
religion. On the other hand, what would
cost blood and treasure to control what
would otherwise lay us under the burden Of
degrading and imposerlshng vices. is effect.
ed with comparative ease by the more
extended influence Of Christianity. II we
would exalt this land in intellect, aud foster
in her generous youth habits of thought.
mental discipline, and honorable character ;
il the virtues Of our fathers live in our
postefity; il the popular element which
imbues our institutions is to remain our glory.
and we are TO attain the elevation for which
Gad made us, We must have more widely
diiiused Christianity. Would we be respec-
ted abroad, aud extort even from the IRON
hearted and mail clad nations" the homage
due to the wise and good such is the influ-
ence Of moral causes. and the procedure Of a
retributive Providence, that the wisest states.
men will look for these results, not 50 much
to the fertility Of our soil. the abundance OF
our gnld. and our giant energy, as to living
and insigorated Christianity. DR.. Spring.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

The Lynchburg yirginian. which has most
ABLY and xealously argued the question u the
public lands. says:
.There is no such question as substitution
or no distribution. The issue nav is. fair
or Unfair distribution Have the States equal
rights in respect 20 this praperiyi Has .
slave State the same privileges in the uninn
that Pfeesoil State has; Shall we defend
our owni The position 81 the Democratic
leaders in this State. as the matter now
stands. Is the negative Of all these. Will the
people follow thewf Surely they eannot be
deluded 10 so plain q thing rs this; surely
they will not let the crack u tie party whip
drive them into the preparation uf an act -
sbsurl and suicidal as Welding up 10 Gus
Freesoil rivals aud enemies this great elrmen,
Of wealth and power. u Virginia casts ihi.
boon from her the act will be remembered with
amszemrnt and curses nv that posterit,
whose interests are more involved IN Il thar
our own."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
FO r S A L + !,

0NE Of KNABE'S sevcn-octave PIAN0ES.-A
" very superior instrument pronounced such by good
Judges will be sold at the cost in Baltimore Apply at
this Office. March ll--79-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

Fresh Garden Seed.
TUST RECEIVED. fresh lot Of Garden Seed;
- also genuine Chinese sugar Cane and Lucerne
Seed, for sale cheaphy IAuES yyERp
March 1. ~
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

Puipit politics recently met with very
severe rebuke 1t Jerseyyille. llinois--ihe
members " the Presbyterian church al that
place having held meeting and passed reso.
iulions declaring that, while they recognised
perfee. freedom in religions aud political
faith as necessary. they held themselves
under No obligations n contribute to the
support of any minister who introduced pc.
litital issues into his pulpit,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
n @ L | G L.
ysg'.ssss';.7Is ama sl1
fE;,.,.:.551..e Esss1- ~

f-s. s-1ts q asa-gSf
rINHE Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company
L have made arrangements for forwarding all goods
consigned to the care Of the Company, and destined
foi any point on the line Of the North Carolina Road,
free Of commissions.
II landed on the company's wharf. there will I've no
charge for wharfage drayage; but these expenses
will be incurred if landed on any other wharf, and
will be aided to the freight on the waybls, is he
collected on delivery, BY the North Carolina Railroad
Company.
NB-To ayaid detention at Wilmington i is es.
senal that the amount Of freight by vessels shall in
all cases. be distinctly stated dollars and cents on
each bill Of lading, and il goods for more Than one
person are included in the same bill Of lading. the
amount Of freight for each conssnee must be separately
1 stated.
The foregoing notice has been received with direc-
iion 10 publish for the informaiion Of all concerned
| by order 81 the Board Of Directors.
s. l.. FREMONT, Eng. & Sup't.
Office Of Engineer and Superintendent
Wilmington. n. G., Ian. %, 1857. Few
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

just Received at the Drug Store,
4 BBL. BURNING FLUID,
yARNIsHES-While, Coach, Japan. Copal, 81
SPERM OIL.
cask best GIN.
March Is. So
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18
February IL.
Lost or Stolen,

E,ROM the subscriber, at Mccauiey's Hotel, on the
18th of January, one Gold Watch and Chain.
The watch has the points broken of both the hands.
and small crack in the cap, on the inside. The
chain is fob chain with two silver rings attached to
il, one where the chain is attached the watch and
the other where the key is attached the chain All
persons are orewarned from trading for the above
named watch and chain, for il is my property. Any
person On returning the watch and chain TO me, or
VIM. McCaulcy, will be amply rewarded; and any
information respecting il will be thankfully received.
ALIEN. G. WATSON.
February 1. 75-3w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

IsDusTRious HAsTs.--Teach your children
to be Industrious. Its the best preventive
TO crime--the best guardian to virtue Read
the histories of the hundreds who fill our pri-
sons. and learn that idleness was the chei
cause Of their ruin Young men Of inda.trl-
Gus habits are seldom found in the SINKS Of
pollution; disgracing themselves and their
parents. The increase Of crime among US is
chiefly caused by the distaste Of honest la
Dor; too many rather steal than work. live
would preserve the coming generation from
those sins and vices which degrade the pres
sent times. learn them good trades and bring
them up to industrious habits. ldleness, late
hours. disregard for the Sabbath, drinking,
and the perusal OF obscene and unprlncipled
sheets are causing the ruin Of millions.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

BosToN FEMALE PHYSICIANS Boston
Medical World states that there are not far
from twenty female physicians in that city,
several Of whom are in excellent business.
They confne themselves generally to mid.
wiiery and the diseases Of their own sex.
Their success in the former branch tends to
establish them firmly in families. The mum,
Der will probably be gradually on the in
crease, since they are beginning to be EN-.
ployed 10 the neighboring cities Of Charles
town. Cambridge, Roxbury, and adjacent
towns, much more Than formerly.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

III BER YARD.
"EATHER BOARDING,
w CEILING, and
FLOORING, on hand and for sale ia
large or small quantities; also FRAMING OF any 9TH
+, descriptions Of lumber, furnished 10 order at shur.
notice, BY
TURRENTINE & SON, Agents.
For {. W. Hall & Co.
March ls. So
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-18

The Indian tribes, and what to do with
them, puzzle Congress. A proposition is
agitated in Washington, which has for its
end the policy Of removing all the Indian
tribes except those located Immediately on
the Arkansas and Texas borders, to Western
Minnesota, and there providing for them
permanent homes.
Alas There is nothing "permanent I"
for the Indian but the grave! The march Of
civilization tranples over him, as stiff and
stern he stands unyielding against it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-11
selttt Gab.
tFrom Porisr,s Spirit oftLs Tfmes.)
THE BANDIT
THE B0RDERER,
BY LARIAT.
(cOaeIuded.)
CHAPTER III.

Three years had passed away since Ben len
his home. and for half this period he had not
seen old Ramrod's face; for once, one night, on
an ash-tinbered creek, the PAwnees had surpri-
sed them at their csmp, AMI ssune qsi Psut was
the word. Both had plunged into the thieket,
each taking different course; and since that
time neither believed the other alive.
One evening, near the close of October, the
Iaus RAYS Of the setting sun shone obliqueiy up
ne camp Of small band Of trappers, who
had put up for the night near the Padowa, or
south fork Of the Platte river, and but few
miles from the regularly travelled cmigrant
route to Oregon. The party was composed Of
six men, Of various ages. all dressed in the usual
urairie eostume-back-skin coats and lcsgings,
ornamented with leatheEn fringes down the
seams, moecasins Of Indian make, and shoulder
belts, sustaining their rowder-horns and bullet
pouches. and the various instruments essential
70 the complete outfit Of the tripper A glance
would have sufhced to show that they were al
experienced hunters. A small fire burned in the
centre OF the encampment, around which five OF
shenumber were basily engaged in tOasting some
asos Of vsnisou and buffalo meat. Not far of,
the srapper's horses were grazing quietly, with
their fo.e-Iees confined BY hobbies Of raw hide;
while farther out, the guard was slowly pacing
/ mn ana down, or, anon, he assembled the bluffs
Of tie liver bank; or, betines, paused and lean
sd a lbs rife, as his watchfnl eve swept the
,,,sssse horizon, % see If he could discover any
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-11
THE BROKEN HEART.


For her they babe the dance and ssns,
Through their stately halls resound
They hoped that 'nias, the sIittrring thrOnE
A solass to her grief she found.
They hailed the smile that sOmsiimss Pisy'd
So sadly DER her pslIid face
Their nsaless cares wer. web r.psid.
One CLEAN of brighter layA,O irass.
The hectic fr. on hes fair check
They hailed ashealth's returning bloom
The lus;rs Of thai eye - meek
AstrianPh, gained DER the tomb !
Tins hired by hope. they scared Psrssivsd
The fsvs III POrsrsss Of decays
Nor, the IDOL Of their hearts believed
or death, the doomsd-ths willing pFeyl
Alas the tap.r WIEN lis peat
sboos foryh enc vivid ray
Athghtness, butin noekeTy lent
Ers il far.ver fades s~Ax.