Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-17

fund is entrusted to him for these purposes, audit
would be breach of trust to distribute the fund
which the courts would prohibit s.
We have condensed and transposed portions Of
the debate for the purpose Of developing, with
greater dstinctness the points Of controversy and
we are satisfied that calm consideration of it will
render unnecessary discussion Of the question on
grounds of expedency. Still, we may hereafter
view the in this respect for the benefit of those
persons with whom the all.powerful dollar weighs
more than the Constitution of their country.
SNAKKs.-Snakes are much abused animals. AS
supposed types of the first deceiver sort of rel-
gious dread has attached to them, among Chris
tan people; and few of the species being really
venomous and others possessing imaginary at'r'-
butes far transcendng the actual powers OF any OF
the class it is not very wonderful that all the sons
and daughters of Eve should inherit hearty hatred
of snakes.
First-What are the venomous snakes? In the
United States we have the Rat,lesnakes, copper
heads, and Moccasins. No others-and, IN TACT,
there are no other poisonous reptiles IN our country
The Moccasin is southern species; and so IS the
great Diamond Rattlesnake-the worst of the spe
cies The Copperhead is very bad snake; fortuna
telv quite rare new Robert kennicott, who is col
lecting specimens in the region of Jonesboro and
Cairo writes that he has just secured genuine Cop
perhead in Illinois. The Banded Rattesnake is also
found in that region and he is not to be despised
as his bite is truly dangerous through rarely fatal to
But the snake, about cures for whose bite much
has been said in this paper, is quite different Gus
tomer-not very agreeable inmate OF ones house,
Though we have killed two found in ours and quite
sufficiently venomous for the snakes own purpose
STILL that our prairie Rattlesnake has ever caused the
death of single human being-whether doctored'
or Motive have yet to learn
And this brings us to the second question Is there
any specific antidote for snake poison? Possibly.
But who knows it Not we; and we studied medi-
cine practised medicine, and believed in medicine
for nearly thirty years.
Our first experience with snake bites was in the
state of Mississippi where children, and especially
careless negroes, were occasionally bitten by the
ground rattlesnake"-a small species of Crotolo-
phorus much like ours of the western prairies. We
do not remember of bite from any other species
nor did we know ola death from snake-b there,
in the state of Louisiana, where we tarred several
years.
Since then residence of over twenty one years
in Illinois-with extensive a country practice as
any other physican-and in a region and during
time where and when rattlesnakes abounded, no
death from their bite has ever come to our knowledge
That is, no death of man, woman, child-a few
small animals usually bitten in the nose, have died
and deaths among large animals have been reported
to u.s. but We never saw a case. Of human subjects,
we have treated many cases, and known many that
had no treatment at ALL were treated in all ways;
and the result was always the same-all recovered !;
though some suffered horribly for little while.
We have but a word to add to this hasty disserta-
ton on snakes. Let every farmer bear in mind that
the whole tribe Of serpents insect eaters and the
benefactors of their human prosecutors Rip up the
stomach of one, and you will find it stuffed with in
sects, or enlarged by the bodies Of meadow mice.
Except in killing an occasional bird or frog nearly
all of snakes useful to vegetation they
are harmless to mankind; and it is not only act
of wicked barbarity, but species of suicidal folly
to destroy them. Far better aid in determining the
species and their dissemination urged in the cir
cuar issued by Robert kennicott and show that you
are above the vulgar prejudice against those pcrse
cuted creations of the Great Author Of all animal
life, who made nothing without object, and made
these for our good.
Prairie Farmer, Nag 81.
GEN. Walkers RETURN TO NIcARAGuA-Genera
Walker, in the course Of his speech at New Orleans,
said
Central America was now in worse condition
than under the Spanish rule. The government was
going to ruin Mongrelism was the secret of ITS wa.
ming fortunes. What was to be done :? 1t was left
for us to Americanize Central America. On whom
rested the right of regeneratng the amalgamated
race? On no other than the people of the United
States and especially of the Southern States call
upon you, therefore, to execute this mission. You
cannot, in justice 10 yourselves, shrink from your
duty. You cannot but contribute your energies in
carrying out the great principle OF American inf1u-
ence. AS for myself, forced here as am, can but
appeal to you to assist in regaining the American as
cendancy. My duty has'been plain, a I'd would not
turn back on the path have raversed. No gentle.
men; forced here against my WILL feel that my duty
calls upon me to return. Applause
All who are nearest and dearest to me arc there
There sleep the men, soldiers and officers, whose
IN fbo
heirs of those who have persisted claim that should
return nor, while draw BREATH shall leave
single stone untu-ned in securing them in their in
hcritance l call upon you then, fellow citizens,
male and female, whose friends and relatives have
persisted, to lend your aid-Ipon the men to assist
with their fortunes and purses upon the mothers to
belt the swords about their sons upon the maiden,
she listens to the lover at her feet until he shall
vow to 60 forth on the mission of his duty. Ave,
fellow citizens, call upon you all, by the glorious
recolections of the past and the bright ancipatons
for the future. to assist in carrying out and perfect
ing the Americanization of Central America. TIRE
mendous applause
LARGE SHIPMENT OF CATTLE FROM ENGLAND TO THE
UNITED STATEs.-An extensive and valuable con.
signment of breeding stock was shipped on We'd
nesday for Philadelphia in the ship George" Capt
Macloon. The stock comprised 30 head of short
horned cattle, valuable horses, % sheep and o5
pigs. All the animals are of the best breeds, and
have been selected without regard to expense, in
England, Ireland and Scotland. The task of Sc
lection devolved on DR.. Johns, Captain Brown and
Mr.. Jacoby, who were sent over here by the Hi
nos Cattle Importing Association. The cattle are
to be distributed exclusively in the State of Illinois,
with view to the improvement of the breeds in
that State by with the best blood to be OBJ
tanned in this country. In proof of the value of
highbred English cattle in the United States, it may
be mentioned that $50 guineas was paid for two
year old heer, and that the cost Of the IS animals
including their freight and provision the port Of
destination, will not be far short of $4,000. The