davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

AWFUL PoIsONING.-One of subscribers from
Pike county informed us yesterday of most horri
bic and atrocous of poisoning in that county,
just below the line of Montgomery. and in the neigh
borhood Of Bruceville. The annals of crime will
hardly show more extensive and diabolica piece
of vany.
1t seems that German or Hungarian, whose name
our informant had forgotten, on intimate terms
with negro woman, the property of old Mr.. Thorn
Frazel, one of the earliest settlers of Pike This
man had oncesb been in the employ of Mr.. F., and
was familiar with his premises. Some time since
he had been detected in gambling with Mr.. F.'s ne
groes, and Mr. had instituted prosecution against
him. On Saturday evening 18th instant, he
seen in conversation with the negro woman above
alluded 10 at the well, although he had received
premises.
On Sunday there were some Mirty-seren persons
dining Mr.. FrazclrS house. Of whom about thirty
visitors from the neghborhood. All these be-
came sick soon after eating, vomiting violently and
the cook being arrested immediately suspicion
OF poisoning, at once proceeded to state as follows:
She said that the white above referred to. while
at the well, had given her vial containing arsenic,
which he instructed her to minge with 1.-The meal,
the milk. the butter. and the coffee" He was par
ticularly DESTROYS that should 60 into erery article
of food, because old Mr.. Frazcl in delicate
health. and generally ate very sparingy. The ne
gro woman said she followed the directions of her
lover to the letter-who, by the way, added to his
instructions the remark that afte. the old had
taken that, he would hardly prosecute him in that
case.
The poison was administered, as we have SEEM
but too successfully. The whole assemblage of per-
sons were put under its influence; and the last
accounts SIR had died from its effects. Old Mr.. Fra
zell died about sunset of Sunday the day of the
poisoning. His overScer's wife and two children
Mrs. Cloud widowed danghter-of Mr.. F., and F's
granddaughter, died the day. Several others
, were lying in critical condition, and doubtless
there will be more victims of this awfulIy fendish
crime.
Mr.. Jack Frazell, of the old man, happened to
be out of meal the day of the poisoning, and
sent to his fathers and borrowed bushel All who
par;ook of this including brother who had decln-
ed to eat at his misunderstanding come in after some
of the company had got sck-were more or less at.
fected.
After we had written the above, our informant,
Mr.. j N. Johnson of Pike. called agai !, and
gave us the nome of the prisoner which is Comiska.
Mr. j. further states that the Infatuated people of the
neghborhood have burnt the negro woman and will
perform the same service for Comiska next Mon
day. In the mean time he is safely lodged in jail at
Troy. He neither denies admits anything
/ Uontyomery Nail
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30


Suocco SPRlNGs.-We were laboring under sud-
den and severe attack of illness, arising from expo
sure, when we prepared tho sketch of the TouFna ;
ment at Shocco. Weseconsequenty omitted some
things which, under more favorable circumstances
we would have noticed. We now return to the SUD-
ject for the sole purpose of recording the names OF
a number of our leading citizens, who periodically
prefer patronizng their State to wasting their
time and money in the support of Northern estab'
lishments
In addition to those noticed before, we saw the
Hon. Warren Winsow in excellent health and spir-
it's DR.. Hawkins the indetatigable President Of the
Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad being as We are inform
ed on good authority, his FIRST days absence from
the road in twelve months, rare instance of atten-
ton and devotion to public duty.
We also noticed the able and popular Senator
from Franklin Philemon Hawkins, Esq, who is new
absent when his presence can aid or assist the
honor and credit Of his native State. Col. Meares,
member for Brunswick in the late Legislature, who
with his lady and family, have been residing here
the entire summer. 1t being point Of principle
with the Col not to spend dollar out of the State,
which by any possibility he can spend in it. We
wish more acted on the same principle Hon. L..
OBJ. Branch also visitor IN the early part OF
the season; and Gen. M. w. Ransom, lady, and
family, who has been long acting on Col. Meare's
principles. We shall! gladly supply any omission
We may have made, writing from memo
ry.- Warrenton Neaos.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

GEN. CAss ON SUNDAY ScuooLs.-Gen. Cass, the
venerable Secretary Of State having been invited to
address the Michigan State Sunday School Conven-
tsn, thus writes:
ut will afford inc pleasure to accept your invita-
ton. l appreciate the importance Of our Sunday
Schools and consider their institution among the
most valuable and efficient means of religious i'm
provcment that have come in our day to encourage
the noble efforts which making to ameorate the
moral condition Of the world. And no rejecting
man can Look abroad upon the dangerous and delu-
sive vasaries which, under the name of religion
take possession day by day of the hearts and minds
of men, leading to individual and social depravity,
without being deeply impressed with the Importance
of jealous and concentrated exerons to check this
great and threatening evil. And it can best be eff.
fectualy checked by training the youthful mind in
the knowledge of God and the truths of His rcveIa-
ton. Standing on this vantage ground the battle
may be fought and won. And |, for one, believe
the contest TO be one Of the most monentous which
society has been engaged in, and the Sunday
school tuition of the youth assured means, under
God of eventual success. So believing, my prayers
and best wishes with YOU"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

CHINESE SUGAR CANE-A QuEsTloN.-A new idea
with regard to the Chinese Sugar Cane, Of which
hear much days, is suggested by the Mont
gomery (Ala) Mail. 1t is that the will dcgen-
crate into broom about the third year of its cul
tue. 1t is a matter of Importance to the planters
everywhere, many Of whom have considerable guam
titles growing, and some of whom have purchased
machinery for grinding their crops that this question
should be determined 1t would be WELL if every
person who has field of the cane would examine it
and see if a portion Of it is not in all respects like
broom and entirely without the saccharne
Juice The Nail knows this to be the in at
least fields, and hears that it is the in 9th
ers.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

The Post Master General is always TO be found in
his Office attending industrousy to his duties, and
ready to give his attention to all who call upon him.
had formed favorable opinion of him when there
before that opinion has been greatly increased by
this last visit He is frank, open hearted, strong
minded, practical business man. He practices no
diplomacy, studies no concealments, out expresses
his opinions freely and honestly, and leaves you no.
thing to study of his character. You read him at
once He enterains views he is ashamed to con.
TESS, no policy that he desires to conceal Or cover
up; he intends to discharge his duty faithfully and
for the best interests of the country, and the harmo
ny and unity of the party to which he has always
been devoted and 20 whom he is indebted for the
position he now occupies. He is Democratic. in all
his habits and fully understands that he holds his
Office from the people, to whom he is responsible
and for whose benefit it is conferred upon him. The
planest ard humbest citizen approach him,
and is sure to receive his attention and have his
wishes listened to. He is just the man that Demo.
Gratis should delight to honor.-7Toy tudget.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

AMERICAN WINEs.-The Chicago Press. abiding
to the statement in the Vevay Qndana) Ne,s. that
the culture of the vine must prove failure in this
country, says:
This statement may be correct as respects Indi.
ana, and even Ohio, but it by means settles the
question of the vine culture in the United Staes-
The experiments made during the last three years
in Virginia, North aid South Carolina, Georgia,
Kentucky and Tennessee, show concu>ively, that
those States; the results of its culture also very
satisfactory in Missouri, and there is good reason to
believe that large portion of the Southwest, inclu
ding extensive districts in Texas, well adapted
to its growth. We also confident that excellent
wine will ere long be made in Southern Illinois,
the at the date of the early French settle
mcntS. At that time wine exported thence 10
France, in considerable quantities, and pro-
nounced by connoisseurs to be Of superior quality.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
@f,OUU
$500
$4,000
Total net profits,

These estimates probably low, as they are
based upon the amounts offered for his crops as they
stand, unharvested and untouched
MIR. Porter intends to put at least half the whole
farm under cultivation next season, when, of course
his profits, if the season be favorable one will be
at least doubled His farm buildings are as good as
any to be found in the State, and when few wears
more nave passed away he will be prepared to net
large profit for fruit &c. which requIes time to re-
pay the labor of the husbandrnan
MIR. Porter is model farmer not a weed being
visible upon his improved lands, and all his fields.
fences farming implements and buildings being as
neat as intelligent labor and care can keen them
lie is from Boston, Mass, originally
In addition to his profits from farming his lands
have increased nearly quite one hundred per cent
in value since he purchased them less than eighteen
months ago. This is the way We make fortunes out
West-Nadison (Wis) Journal.
MoLAssEs FROM INDIAN CoRN-Mr George S. Kin.
tn, OF Exeter Township, Berks county, Pennsylva-
MA, called at the office of the Reading Gazette day
or Two ago with two samples of syrup or molasses
one made from the Common Indian corn and the
other from the Chinese sugar cane The first it is
stated Of the color and consistence of the hast
moasses, and had pleasant sweet flavor. M. Kin
til tried but small experiment in making this sv.
rup. He took eight stalks, cut off at the root
and at the ear, crushed them in cider mill. and
pressed the juice outwth his hands. A quart was
thus obtained, which, after boiling thirty minutes
yielded one pint of beautiful syrup. The Chinese
sugar cane was subjected to the same process, and
yielded about the same quantity of syrup but not
so thick nor of fine flavor as that made from
the common Indian corn. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

DYsPEPT1cs.-Many people at the South who ten
Joy very bad health" and only to live to COM
plain of their lives, might take hint from the fol-
lowing suggestions of writer who understands
what he says:
1.-The influence Of external temperature, excess of
food and of exercise, upon the condition of the
liver is seen in that especial delicacy-foie gras-
The goose destined to furnish this luxury is shut up
in a basket where it cannot move. kept in a
highly heated, and as>iduousy stuffed with food
In month the liver has acquired the requisite size
and true flavor There some human beings who
subject themselves to a similar discipline course
Of examining and stutfng, heated rooms and an idle
lite. They would do better if. instead of taking
medicine for dyspepsia, they would give full play TO
the faculties of m nd aud body and proportion their
food to the requirements of nature, without any ex
perments in the way of departure from the ordn-
airy experience Of in regard to suitable variety
of the table
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES
The Washington Union has obtained from an Off
cal source the subjoined statement, exhibiting the
value of foreign merchandise imported into and ex
ported from the United States during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1867; also, the value of domestic
produce exported during the same period: 80.
Imports-spece, $l2,46I,799
Free Goods, 54,267, 5O7
Dutiable, 294, 16O, 1856
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30


juice The Nail knows this to be the in at
least two fields, and hears that it is the in 9TH
erS.
RAISE MORE FooD-The New York Post gives
some "advice to the ters of the SOIL ," from which
we take the following sensible and timely remarks:
The revolt in India is the harbinger of famine;
one hundred and eighty millions Of human creatures
will need large supplies of food from the products of
other regions. The army of Inuia, the transport
feet for that army and its supplies, the necessities
growing out of the disturbed of that great Eng
fish dependency, will call for much of surplus
beef pork and honr. The two last named articles
the product of every year, but beef requires
years of nourshment before it is ready for The
wicked wanton waste of breeding power, which is
the beseting sin Of American farmers ough: to be
checked Every farmer ought to be required to give
an account of himself who kills a female calf We
ought to preserve every "cOw calf for five years to
come. By this method We might soon have sup
ply of beef not only for ourselves but for any
gency abroad.
WHITE SLAVERY IN CoNNEcr1cur.-In Messrs. Bar
Der and PunderSor's History Of New Haven, pub
lished in 1885, among other curious advertisements
copied from the Connecticut Gazette"
"Just imported from Dublin. in the brig Darby,
a parcel Of Irish sercants, both men and women, to
be sold cheap by Israel Boardman at Stamford
"New Haven, Jan. II, 1854"
So it seems, that less than 100 years ago, and
women brought from Ireland, and sold slaves
in the State of Connecticut! And not 100 years
before that time Indians were sent from Connecti-
cut Rhode Island, &C., 70 the West Indies and sold
into slavery. Curious historical facts these.-New
Haoen Register.
FEVER AND AGUE-Michael Kelly, No. III Sew
enth, near Grant Street, says:
"Last July, while running on the river, a cot
boat plying between Natchez and New Orleans,
was taken with Fever and Ague For eight long
months suffered with this dreadful disease. The
greater part of this time unable to work, and
spent at least City dollars for different medicines,
but found no permanent relief Three weeks ago,
one of my friends insisted upon my trying Boerhave's
Holland Bitters, saying that cure scas guarant ed
After taking it for one week, must state, I was
sound man. have been at work now for two weeks,
and have had return Of the Chills and Fever
whatever" -
certify that the above statement is true
THOMAS ADAMS,
Diamond House, or at B. Chester's Gothic Hall.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

Spec1a1 Notice.
The STANDARD % condncted strictly upon tile
4U papers are discontinved ut the es,aton' a" st
for which they haze been paid Subscribers ui0g m tim.
FOUR WEEKS before their time is out bv a. cna notified
their papers and untess the subscptcn * IAak
per wN be discontinued This is rule from ot pa.
0U be departure. Watch for tie crosx man,. ~n'eh he
your subscription. "' "na reneu
Weekly Standard 81 per annuns, in adson,.
Semi Weekly Standard a per- annu,n. Io
sIbseribers desiring their papers cbarood
mention the Post Otice from, as we'll as the on must
they desire the change to be made WIZ 'ne To- which
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

A WOLF IN SLEEPS CLorH1NG-A correspondent
of the Greenbrier Era, writing from Braxton c. H.,
Va, says:
A minister of the Methodist Protestant Church,
in this county, named VIM. Ray, whose wife has
been in the Eastern Lunatc Asylum, at Williams
burg Va, since 1854, has, it is said, been address.
ing, young lady, with the view of making her
Mrs. Ray No. 2, and to carry out his designs exh:b
tied forged letters from the superintendent signed
J. M. Stribling, stating that his wife was dead
The father of Mrs. Ray having received letter
from Dr. Gait, superintendent of the Eastern Luna
tic Asylum, informing him that she was alive, and
in good health, except eplrptic lunacy with which
she is afflicted, the Rev. VIM, it is said sloped for
parts unknown, to escape an indictment for forgery
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

PRoFITs OF WESTERN FAKMING.-As an instance Of
the way in which our Western farmers make those
rapid fortunes which are the establishment and envy
of their less fortunate brethren of the Eastern States
give the following brief history Of the fortunes Of
VIM F. Porter. Esq, of this county. Mr.. Porter
purchased, about year ago. six hundred acres Of
land, lying within five miles of this city. One hun.
dred and fifty acres thereof are under cultivation
this year. Four acres of vegetables. for the city
market, will, it is estimated pay all the expenses of
the farm for this year. Forty acres of beans ill
yield him at least 500 bushels:
At s. per bushel, $4,000
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

SOUTHERN UNIvERsIrY-It will be seen that at the
recent Southern Convention of Bishops and Mem.
bers of the Episcopal Church, it was resolved to
build Southern University. Among the Bishops
present, we notice the names of Polk. Otey, Green
1t does seem as il there is much truth in the re-
mark once made by celebrated character " North
Carolina is great State to move fiom," for both in
Church and State her sons stand pre-emitent. We
rejoice to many Of them laboring in the same
cause, and bid them God speed in their contempla-
ted enterprise.-Greens Times
1t is estimated that the wheat crop in Indiana
this season. i'll reach high 600 GEO. bushels
the largest crop by ever raised n the State
Why should people want for bread2
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30

The SLAVERY QUESTION IN OREGoN.-The follow
ing is an extract Of letter received day last
week by gentleman in New Orleans, from friend
of his residing in Oregon, and thoroughly posted in
such matters.
"Oregon will be the next slave State. I was in
the whole political campaign and nothing but slave
ry seems to be the 90. Mark. ~ word. her consti
tuition will be adopted with the slave clause 1t is
one sided question. The inhabitants are all Nilsson.
rians and Kentuckians, and 60 their death on the
old ssue"-Ec.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-04


TTNHE CELEBRATED HOLLAND REMEDY FOR DYS-
i PERSIA, DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, LIVER COM
PLANT, WEAKNESS OF ANY KIND, FEVER AND
AGUE,
AND THE VARIOUS AFFECTIONS consequent upon
disordered STOMACH OR LIVER, such as Indigestion,
Acdty of the Stomach Cocky Pains, Heartburn Loss of
Appetite Dependency COstveness, Blind and Bleeding
Piles. In all Nervous Rheumatic, and Neuralgia Affections
has in numerous instances proved highly beneficial and in
others, effected decided
This is purely vegetable compound, prepared strictly
scientific principles, after the of the celebrated HO
land Professor Berhave Because of it's great in
most of the European States its introduction into the United
States intended especially for those of father
land scattered here and there the face of this mighty
country. Meeting with great among them, now
the American pubcf knowing that its truly
derful medicinal virtues must be acknowledged.
is particularly recommended to those persons whose
constitutions have been impaired by the continuous
of ardent Spirits other forms of dss patton Generally
instantaneous ee finds its directly to the seat Of
lfe thrilling and quckenng every nerve, raising up the
dropping spirit and in fact nfusng health and vgor
in the system.
NOTICE-Whoever expects to find this beverage will
be disappointed but to the SICK weak and low spirited it
will prove grateful aromatic cordial possessed of singular
remedial properties
CAUTION!
The great popularity of this delightful Aroma has induced
many limitations, which the public should guard against
purchasing. Be not persuaded to buy anything else until
you have given Berhave Holland Btters fair trial
bottle will convince you how infinitely superior it is to all
these limitations
RsSold at 81 90 per BOTTLE bottles for IS co. by
the sole prOprietors, BENJAMIN PAGE, JR. co.,
Manufacturing Pharmaceutists and Chemists Pittsburgh Pa
MEARES & CO., DIR. A. c. BRADLEY, and Druggist
generally throughout the United States.
May 5th, 1857 2041y-36-ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-04
TOPSAH ACADEMY.

TNHE TRUSTEES OF TOPSAIL ACADEMY HAVE THE
satisfaction of announcing to the public that they have
secured for the ensuing scholastic year. the services OF Mr.
W. j. McKERRALL who has heretofore discharged the du
ties of Principal of this Institution with such marked fidelity
and efficiency.
The routine of instruction spec tally adapted to the
preparation of youth for University and for the
practical business of life To this end instruction of the
the English Latin and Greek languages, whilst the hso
and poets of the latter requisite for admission
College carefully read and critically Analysed Much
attention is also bestowed Spelling, Reading Writing,
Arithmetic Geography Algebra and other studies essent
to sound English Education.
The great object constantly kept is to give thor
ough instruction every branch of education professed to
be taught and appeal to the patrons of this Institution
to say if it has not fully accomplished this purpose
The discipline is mild and easy to those who conduct
themselves properlywhilst those regulations deemed
senta to the proper of YOUTH removed from
the restraints of home, enforced with rmness but with
out harshness.
The location of this School is at the terminus of the Will
mingtOn and Topsa Sound Plank Road twelve miles from
Wilmington in the midst of highly moral neighbOrhood
1t miles from the Sound and the air purified and
cooled throughout the months by the Sea breeze
Board be had at convenient places in the negbOrhOOd
at Ten Dollars per month
The Scolasc year divided into two of twenty
weeks EACH The Fall session will Thursday
the 9th day of July, proximo.
Latin and Creek together with the above. rs 90
Oneha payable in advance balance end of the session.
Pupils will be charged from their entrance until the end
of the session. except of protroced sickness For
further information apply to the following Trustees:
N. N. NIXON, Wilmington, N. C.
| JOS. M. FOY SCOTS Hill,
D. K. FUTCH, do.
L. S. MCCLAMMY, do.
R. K. BRYAN, do.
JOHN HOWARD, Topsail Sound
| June 5th. l855-23I- 1aWl0t4l-tf.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-04
DIED..
305&1-1w

In New Hanover county, the 14th inst after Ions
n4hess' MARGARET CATHARINE, consort of William T
and daughter of Lewis and Nancy Hodgeson in the
one Is mournedas wife and mother, the JOY and com
@ OF her house daughter and sister dUtifu and af
Suonate as friend sincere and beloved. She leaves an
and husband and large circle of relatives and friends
without hope for " my A-O"-- D0' 90 'no0'
Why should they mourn departing friends,
LIS but the voice that Jesus sends cou
To call them to his arms OoA'
Maths morning. LIST inst Mr. T. L. s AgsG He 30 re
0ent Of Wilmington,