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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

OtF Don't you think said brother law
yer To Judge Greenwood, of Georgia, 'that
jim Pierson is the greatest liar OF lawyer
that YOU ever sdw!'
u should be sorry 10 say that Of brother
Pierson,' reriied ne tuise; but be is GER
taibly the most economical of truth of any
other Ia syer ON the cireaii.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

WocLDa'r STEEL TIE TRAP.-'Billy,
how did you lose your GIger'
Easily enough, sad Bi.iy.
i suppose you did, but howl .,
Il guess you'd lost your'n if it had been
where mine vas
'Tha: don't answer my question:
We'll, if you mast knoa,' said Biilv, 1
had 70 ca; il off. or else steal tie trap.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

GLrThey tell story ablut Yankee
taiior dunniug man Tor the amount OF his
bill. The man sid,
Il am sorry, sery sorry indeed. that can't
pay it.'
WELL said the talon, 81 took you Tor
mau that would be sorry; but ii you are
Sorrier than | am; III quit"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

GTPoIteness, the cencnler Of friend
ship, and sougher OF enenites, is now here
50 much required and 50 frequently outraged
as in family circles, in near and dear con-
ncctionS it i continually abandoned, and
the result i, that all the illusions OF lie are
destroyed and with them Ei@eh of its ha?pi
ness
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

Born TO Coon LUX MIR. JJhu Mart
TN, of Lond,n, is he'ng put in possession o.
the 'Jenncn'< property which for 80 long
pcfiud has been without recognized heir.
The cash he inhe'its ar'ounts TO the. gigan-
tic sum OF $50 .OGO, while his income will be
SI.25C.OOO per dRRRm. Tint is something
Ike a fortune The lucky ieheritor has been
wretchedly poor all his proceeding hie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

A Fancy DINYEE.--A tall. long-Iegged
Hoosier, from Jasper county, Indiana, dis
+ tinguished by little head perched on a
cranes neck-accoutered with swallow
tailed coat, and pahtaloons that refused TO
be coaxed down to the ankles-boots shin
ing with tallow, and hat that scorned over
half an inch Of brim-Stalked into the Ash
land House last week, to get what he called
"fancy dinner" Being shown to the or
dinary, and asked by a servant what. he
would have:
"Wal, dog on it, don't know said he,
casting his eye do~n the long and seeming
Iy endless array of )riGoadyauc, c0teit Is,
ragoutS, and other ''kck .skaws:' on tbe bill
Of fare, bich cuntouuded him with .ilr;r
variety, while he de- Pairsd" Of graphing with
them all "what would g2a take. Square,
eff you were 10 my place! | couida'. eat
r''IeliI at 7xons; yJu Know; copIfn Z by
thunder. ef wasn't 10 have another meal
of vi'tles in a coon's age''
"WOuldn't yea Ike sumo soup'" asked
the waiter.
"Ws4 Square, your bcout right, Ireckon.
Bring on your soup, and thea III pitch into
J'led riAleS. Yeou AK all the same, they
say, and it, hurd chJosn'-so I'll les, try
one plate through the lot; I will. cf bus!!''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

OtF-A good old Quaker lady after listen
ng TO the extravagant yarns OF slore-
keeper as long rs her patience would allow +,
said 10 him, '.F'iend, what pity il is sin
to lie, when it seems 80 necessary to thy
business"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

fLTTne man who thinks his wife, his
baby, his house, his horse, lis dog. and HIM
self serenity unequalled, is almost sure to
be a good humorous person though liable ID
be tedious at times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

Marriages may be celebrated in bow
ers as fair as those OF Eden, bot they mast,
in the end, be puttO proof in the workshops
OF the world.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

OrNothing casts denser cloud over the
mind than discomfort, rendering it more oc-
cupied about the evil that disquiets it than
the means of removing il.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

GTWhen Bltimore I'dy is kissed, she
says she feels as though she was taking
chhi:olo-n. aud remains insenssble as long
as the operation lasts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

CJ-Pu ch says that every fimily ought
to keep Il kitten 10 amuse the ehIldren.-
They shou.d also keep children - amuse
the kitten.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

GA; the sha1o follows the body in
the splendur ofthe fairest sunlight, SO will
the wrong done to another pursue the SOUL
in the hour of prosperity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

Economy Of TIE AGE.--A Manchester
zen: lennan adfrr'.ses "ior penny paper,
the day after publication, at hali-Price!"-
Puazt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

PRovgRss FOR ALL AGEs.-Sorrows grow
less and less every lime they are tolS, Just
like the cge oe a woman !-PHnch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

G,5-'lS a man q his vile both one asked
the wife of a certain gentleman. in state
Of s'upelaCtion, as she was holding his ach-
ing head in both hands
Yes, | suppose co. was the reply.
'Weil tben,' said she, q came home drunk
last night, and ought to be ashamed of my
SELF
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

CH~SEooks' wife loves to make bread,
because it cleans her hands 50 beautifully.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

GA jilied chemist finds love TO be COM
posed Of fifteen parts of gold, three of fame,
and two of affection:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

0S,TThe only things ycu car safely pui
oil until tomorrow are ii!.u :, aud vice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10
A fragment.

Ii HERINRIca UEiSE
Far on the dim herlzon,
As 10 land OF dreams,
Rises a white-towered city,
Fading midst sunset gleums.
The evening breeze is wreaIhing
The water where | float;
AnG in solemn measure, the sailor,
Keeps time as he rows my boat
Once more The sunlight flashes
In wondrous glory round,
And lightsup tine foaming water.
Where she love was drowned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10
g 0 { ttp.
tOnginal ]
Tobacco.

Tobacco.
Tobacco is filthy weed
So filthy brutes refuse ii,
And none of them will on it feed,
Yetman still smokes and chews II.
Yes, man. the noblest work Of the creater.a
Does by this means himself polute,
And makes himself, who was made greater,
Down far below the brute.
And ladies, too, to tel what's sso,
Must use little snuff,
Or back in sone lone corner &C,
And there puff, puff, pull
Now where is there in all Its use
A pleasure you can lind
l, cannot be in the great abuse
OF body and of mind.
1t cannot be in splitting DER
The things that lay around.
And making puddles on the floor
But where can il be found.
E.OWnest- lDciC Ao-AS 49,
A practice you've got in.
And all Of you. do entreat,
To quit that mighty sin.
A sin that blasts the human mind,
And racks the human frame,
And there's no excuse of any kind
Why you in it remain.
Oh, then come out, and with open voice
It's fillhiness proclaim;
Just quit its use and you'll rejoice,
And ne'er ask back again.
Sosne .sy they would, if they only could,
Still never will they tryit,
But set it down as understood
Thai .lheiJ appetite can't deny 1t
Now those that have not enough command
Der their aPpeti'e to quit il;
To see their lacking does not demand
A scientific cntic.
But l still hope the time viii be
When all the human race,
Shall from this filthy practice fee,
Which we shoald call disgrace.
c. W. W.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-10

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. Is, 1857.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

UNFLAGGINe ENERGY.-Our old friend, Andrew
Baggary, Of Eagle City notoriety, and who has not
heard of Eagle City2 stepped into our sanctum one
cay last week, and from his general appearance and
conversation, exhibited an unfagging determination
to carry out successfully the gea, object OF his heart,
viz TO build up manufacturing City at his pre-
misses in Iredel County, about thirty miles West of
Salisbury. For the last two or three months Ma
chinery has been arriving at Depot for another
Cotton Mill, at Eagle City, and is being put up
as fast as it can be done. By many, Mr.. Baggarly
has been considered rsionory but far soorking
in earnest goes, if We only had few more men of
the sort, quite different appearance in things
throughout our State would be visible in every dir
ection. Although he failed to get charter for his
contemplated Rail Road and Bank, he does not des-
pair and is confident that he will be able yet to put
both in operation.
For what he has done, Mr. Baggarly deserves the
thinks of the people his vicinity and of the whole
State We wish him all success in his undertaking.
convinced are that his success will be but the
precursor of better times to many persons, who
have heretofore, been hard put to make comfora-
bic living.
Salisbury Herald.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

BAD PoL1cy.-No agrculturalist can thrive per-
mancntly, or prosper who depends purchasing
food for his laborers and stock-who prefers buy
ing his horses and mules his hogs and his CATTLE to
raising them-and who thinks it is cheaper for 9TH
crs to make all his clothing and agricultural imple-
ments than to make some portion of them himself
He will discover, when it is too late that the most
productive and profitable staple he cultivates will
not compensate him for all his neglect.
know the cotton planter thinks this all fallacy.
His staple is the great cvilizer Of the world, and
has been the source of great wealth to the Southern
States. He will not abate its culture but every year
epdeavors to increase his crop. He grows cotton,
and nothing but cotton, and thinks it is cheaper to
purchase everything else! He pursues his policy
til! he has exhausted his lands and worn out his cap
tal, and then he sells out and moves to the South
West! He has made fine crops, but they were all
consumed in the purchase of horses and mules. corn
and bacon, negro clothing and the necessary imple-
ments of husbandry The only addition to his wealth,
after so many years of toll and labor is the natural
increase of his negroes.
Major Perry's Adlress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20
Democratic Meeting in Onslow.

at meeting held in Jacksonville on Tuesday of
Nay Court, to appoint delegates to repre- sent Onsow
County in the Newbern District Convention, to be
holden on I'd Tuesday in June: On motion of D. r.
Sanders, ESQ.,, H. H. Sandn, ESQ.,, was called to
the chair, and G II. Burnum requested to act as
Secretary. Col. l.. w. Humphrey introduced the
following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted, to-wit:
Resolced, That we heartily concur in the propo.
slt'on to meet in convention in Newborn on the I'd
Thursday in June next for the purpose of nominal.
ing candidate to represent this District in the
Eext Congress-
ResoIued That we take this occasion to tender our
thanks to the Hon. Thomas Ruffin for the able and
faithful discharge Of his duties as representative
and hereby recommend him to the Newbern Con-
vention as our first choice.
Resolred That the chairman of this meeting be
authorised to appoint thirty delegates to represent
Onslow in said convention
In accordance with the last resolution the chair
appointed the following delegates, viz:
r. White, B. M. Bany, D. E. Sandlin, C. Duffy,
". B. Cox, J. P Cox. S. Dixon, Jas. Ian ley, Thos.
Jarman, u 3. Sanders, M. L. F. Redd, S. SHEPPARD.
= W. Fonville, A. Hurst, j. s. wilkins. J. W.
Hardeaon, w. H. Batson. j. Emmett, L. w. Humph.
reg. d. Cox, U. Mills, j. Smith, Thos. Henderson.
J: NJ. Franck, E. w. Sanders, F. B. Holland R s
Mclean. Jasper Etheridge, B. Fl. Henderson. and
". hatchwell, and on motion the Chairman ana Sec
retary were added.
Vn motion of D. E. Sandlin, Esq, the Goldsboro
tribune was requested to publish and that the othe
democratic papers Of the District be requested u
copy.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
9. a. BARsux, Sec'y. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

ANOTHER SPLENDID DoNAr1oN.-It is only two or
three weeks SINCE says the National Inteligencer of
Saturday, had the qualification of recording the
magnificent gift of tseenty:re thousand doliars TO
the American Colonization Society by David Hunt,
Esq, Of Mississippi. We have now the pleasure to
announce an additional splendid donation from the
same noble hearted Philanthropst of tacenty thou
SIND dollars; check for which amount was receiv-
ed from him by the of the society day be-
fore yesterday This makes total OF more
thean ftty thousand doliirs which has been contr-
buted by Mr.. Hunt 10 the phanthroF;c cause ofco-
lo.lzation. How great the blessings Of wealth
when POSSESSED by one SO humane and generous!
Commercial Adrertiser.
What wonderful, what worldwide, what incom-
prehensibe delusion Fifty thousand dollars
given and for what? for exaltng for beneftting for
improving negroes? Alas no, but 70: sending them
back to Africa to relapse again into their primitive
barbaris,n, while at this very time the civilized world
is actually suffering for increased supplies Of cotton,
sugar. coffee and all the tropical productions, which
only to be had through the labor of these negroes
Sugar and coffee actually becoming so high as
to be almost beyond the reach of the poorer classes
and yet mistaken philanthropy is making these
ticles dearer and dearer, unti like satinS and
mines, they only be procured by the wealthiest
classes and worst Of all, it is Transforming happy,
Christianized, producing negroes into savage, non
producing barbarians. Verify, has honest deluson
ever made more pitiful exhibition of itself since
Europe was whitened with the bones of the Crusa-
ders' N. Y. Day Book
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

SOUTHERN PUBIIsHING-We publish in another
place an article giving an idea of the publishing bust.
ness in Richmond. We confident it exceeds the
highest estimate place upon it by our readers. In
the publishing of law books especially it is not inn
probable thst Richmond will at no distant day rival
the most of the Northern cities
A great deal has been said within the last few
years about the propriey and necessity of publish
ing Southern text books better adapted to schools
than any that have hitherto been published at the
North. In most of their books, where the warp of
the subject would any how admit of it, there has
been interviewer pretty thick wool of abotonssm.
This is said to be the case with regard to Waylands
Moral Science. Portcr's Rhetorical Reader, though
a work whose rules seem to be perfect, is yet open
to the same charge And in all their Biographies
there is abundant opening for the ardent anti.savery
authors to make filings at negro servitude, and for
the ingenious engraver to furnish cuts to order de-
pictng the negroi ptiable and wo begone attitudes
wearing such ASPECTS of AFFECTION are never
really seen. The ideas they attempt to propagate
about slavery, generally caricatures and libels
There never was better time than the present for
establishing on firm basis system of textbook
making suited to our wants. There are halfdozen
Southern cities anxious to enter on the publishing
business; they have the workmen, materials, we
suppose some capital, which they anxious to in
crease, and only lack orders for the work.
In almost every branch of literature and science
We have the authors or those who by their literary
scientific qualifications capable of Turning their
labors 10 authorial account.
The matter only requires little attenton-thc
people are ripe for it, and even though it may at
first be necessary to ask trfe more in price, the
demand believe would be cheerfully complied
with. We would expect to get books printed on
paper superior to that which northern school books
are printed on, and better bound We hope to see
the work commenced soon.
GainresiNe (4la) Independent.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AT TIE ASYLUM FOR THE In
sANE.It will perhaps surprise many of our readers
to be informed that religious services held regu
larry on every Sabbath afternoon in the Asylum for
the Insane, for the benefit Of the patients.
BY authority from the Board of Directors Dr. E.
C. Fisher, the excellent Superintendent, invites the
pastor of each church in the city to ociate in rota
ton. On last Sunday, it not being convenient for
the pastor of the Methodist church to attend in his
turn, polite message and snug vehicle sent by
DIR. Fisher, placed us at the appointed hour before
congregation OF about fifty Of the inmates of the
Asylum, assembled in large and quietly seat
ed to hear a sermon. No pastor in the State has
more attentive and orderly congregation than
had on that occasion. There was no leaving, no
whispering, no tobacco chewing, sleeping, no
hibiton of watches to remind the preacher that he
was tedious. In fact the evidences of insanity
idiotcy too often manifested in religious assemblies
of persons reputed to be sane altogether want
ing on this occasion. All were serious, attentive
and rational in their department. The efec: of re-
Hgious worship and instruction upon them was ap
Parently soothing and elevating, and in every way
beneficial And this is in accordance with expert
ence in the oldest and best regulated Institutions Of
the kind every where.
There is a popular error in respect to the cOnnec-
ton of religion with insanity. Religion never caus-
es the loss Of reason, though the want of it may
casion the strongest mind to yield to the pressure Of
physical disease upon the understanding The pI OK
brain, by whatever causes this disease may have
been superinduced. The progress Of disease of the
brain is indicated to the patti, mt by men al pheno-
mena, which are to him new, unbroken in their
causes, and alarming in their indications The tender.
cy of this uneasne>s of mind is to direct him his
Maker as the only Being who can give relief In pro-
portion to the progress Of the cerebral disease with
its accompanying mental phenomena, is the increas-
ed feeling of dependence upon the Creator and the
anxiety to be at peace with Him. Thus it happens
that the religious idea is predominant in the mind of
the sufferer at the moment when reason at last yields
to the force of disease upon the physical gan of
the intellect; and thus it is that religion continues
to be the subject of his ncoherent rawlings; and the
public which looks not beneath the surface of things
affirms that religion has deranged him.
This is SANDER upon Christianity. Religion is
reasonable, gentle, peaceful. 1t appeals to the I'M
Outstanding; its enjoyment is buwark against
the approaches of physical disease upon the citadel
of reason. ". g. Adrocate.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

Hon. .JonN P. JORDAN OF NORTH CAROLINA -This
gentleman rendered the Democratic party good ser.
vice in the recent canvass in New York and Phil
adephis. The Democracy Of the North cherish
grateful memory especially of his speech delivered
before the immense gathering in the Park, New York
on the evening of the 10th October as we'll as at
Tammany Hail. Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson has pro-
nounced his speech in the Park, "most eloquent
and mastery effort, glorious in its influence" Let
the old North State be proud of her son.
RGhway (N. ~ Republican.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20
BElTTAIN'S HOTEL,
GREENSRORO,. &C.

UlHE SUBSCRIBER HAVING PURCHASE uo n
Hotel establishment lately known the Blanc nm the
and having thoroughly renovated the same WILL IT. ,hc:s
18th instant. be prepared fm the entertainer l and
who may be pleased to call upon him. If pen." sn af
well-served Table and pleasantly furnished rooms trusts
ford rest and comfort to the Traveller and Boar9e And
that his guests will not be disappointed in his If prov
horseHesh shall not suffer- in his stables, for want
ender or attention. WIN. IL. BRITAIN
May, 1857. li'
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20
- TATE OF Observation-Disclosures

- COun YIN Equty-Wm A. Coateey and vile, ~
rall b., VS. Henderson l.. Daniel and others.
Pursuant to order made at Spring Term. l>l, OF The
Court of Equity for the County of Wake, in the above en-
titled cause the undersigned, Clerk and Master. will PR
coed to SELL Mt the Court House door in the City of Raleigh
the lands in the pleadings mentioned and described on The
goth day of Nav next to wit: trac of land situate lying
and being in Wake county, containing about a
joining the lands of Calvin ]. Rogers Pe!eg Rogers W
ring his lifetime. to the late Zadock Daniel, common
known the home tract.
TERMS OF SALE: credit of six months as to one hill
and twelve months 10 the residue Of the purchase n
will be given to purchasers upon their entering into bends
with approved suretics bearing interest from the day
SALE One hundred dollars of purchase money to be pad
in cash.
Given under my hand at Office, this 9th day of April
1857.
Ed GRAHAM HAYWOOD, c. &ME.
May ], 1857. 46-w&swid
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20

THE WAY OF THE WoRLD-First boy-"Say Bill
then you're getting dollar week now"
Second boy Well. you might knew that BY
seein all the fellers come soapin' around me, that
wouldn't a noticed me when l was poor"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20
May l, 1857.
= TATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA... .M Ans
- Connty.In Equity.-In the nattero of Mary D. Rogers

q TATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.... Ans
- County.-In Equity.-In the matter of Mary ). Rogers
and John d. Rogers. infants. .h
Court of Equity for the County of Wake the %
Clerk and Master will proceed TO SELL at the Court ,.
door in the City of Raleigh the lands in the peadngi
tract of land situate lying and being in Wake county aT
IL miles Southwest from the City of Raleigh near Inc G
wood road Containing 2521 acres or less ana o Wsr
Ann Rogers. Said land will probably be sold in f"" sp
arae tracts. =, and
TERMS SALE: credit of six months for one nan, ~ N
be given to purchasers upon their entering into bonds win
approved suretes, bearing interest from date OF sae'
Of purchase money to be paid in cash. : ,ril
Given under my hand, ut Office, this 9th DAY Vi Af
1877. yE
Nav 1881. '''' Ia 46-w,tswtd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-20
STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA...
~ Cnnnty- In EauitY.-Iu the matter IF VIM z. HAS

and Others
Pursuant order made at Spring Term. 1851, G" the
Court of Equity for the County Of Wake in the above en-
titled cause the undersigned, Clerk and Master will pr.
coed 10 SELL at the premises the LIST day OF June mex,
the lands in the pleadngs mentioned to wit: certain
tract Of land situate lying and being in Wake County, az
joining the lands of MahaIa Hays and Others containing
1914 acres, being of the estate of the late Virginia Hays
TERMS SALE: credit of six months will be gwen
purchasers upon their entering into bond, with aIP"s
sureties bearing interest from the date of SALE Soo
chase money to be paid in cash.
Given under my hand. at Office. this eth April l.9i
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD, c. x Mh
May l, 1851. 46-wds"'u.