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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10

THE DuELLISo Law in CALIFORNIA
There is Law IN California. the penalties of
which are very severe. II provides that If
death rnsues within one year after the date
Of the duel. from any wound inflicted. the
survivor. upon conviction. shall be published
by imprisonment in the Stare PRISON for any
term not exceeding seven ears. nor less than
one year. The Surviving party IS liable for
all debts u his victim aud for tile expenses
incurred. and thr support Of his family during
his sickness--if he was not instantly killed
and the heirs Of the deceased are entitled
to recover the sum Of ten thousand dollars.
This law was drawn up aud passed through
the exertions of Mr.. Johnson, who was late
~ engaged in a duel with Mr.. Ferguson.
Ferguson, il will be remembered. was wound
Ell in the thigh and afterwards lost his life.
Mr.. Johnson. il is said, has property. and
lucrative position. and il would be singular
il he should be called upon to make good the
provisions Of his own law.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10
PUBLIC SALE.

SHALL offer at public sale a, the late residence Of
James Jackson, ST., deceased, on
Thursday the ISih November,
al the perishsbls property belonging 10 the said estate
on a credit Of sir months. The property consists Of
Horses Cows Hugs. Farming and Blacksmh's Tools,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Wagons and Gear.
Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder. Straw, &c. Further
terms made known on day Of sale.
HENRY Whitfield, Err.
Nov. 10. 65--ids.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10

The New RIFLl The Northwestern In
dams seem 10 have been as much astonshed
at the execution done by the new Sharp's RI
fle and the Minnie ball as the earlier sa,ages
were at the explosion Of gunpowder and the
killing an object at fifty yards. In the late
battles with the spokan aud Peluse Indians
in Washington Territory. Col. Wrights COM
msnd used the new rifle. and the, picked of
The Indians at 400 and 500 yards distance.
The result was. that AZ Indians were killed
"r wounded, without single man on our side
being hurt. The Indians alter that wouldn't
let white man approach within half mile
Of them.
The establishment and the defeat together
are supposed to have secured peace with Those
troublesome tribes. The new guns have
herelore well paid for their cost.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10
sUBERBLY BEAUTIFUL!
JUST our.

THE COSMOPOLITAN ART JOURNAL
FOR DECEMBER.
Over seventy payrs--ehoiee sniclss--elegan,iy u.
iusirstc-splendi Steel Engfsvngs. Price so cents.
specimen copy sent. on receipt of Is cents, in ssnps
Of coin. Address
G. L. DERBY, 54s Broadway. N. Y.
Nov. 10. 65-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10
STILL THEY COME.

100 ibs. siswiIi's Fine Candy.
Boxes superior Scotch snuff.
8 Dozen Bottles Eau de Cologne.
do do Rose Oil,
Dozen Boxes Ssrdines.
Barrel Ginger Cskss. (nsw afticie,)
Barrels Soda Ciackcn,
20 lbs. sicily Liguofies,
Dozen half lars Pickles. assorted,
IS Ihs. Cracking Kisses, tnew article,l
Boxes Fine lube PASTE.
aliases Pine Apple Cheese.
Gloss Anneal's Premium Blscking,
Boxes Scotch Herring,
1000 Common Segau,
Doves Superior Chewing Tobacco.
For ALE by ALEX. PLEASANTS.
Os5Aeie s0-ar.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10
NOTICE FURTHER.

THAT at the same time and place, will be hired for
one year, FIVE VALUABLE NEGRO MEN
and THREE WoMEN-good cooks and washers.
Those indebted 10 the estate arc requested 10 make
payment. Tie medical accounts. together with the
notes and accoun,s due the late firm of Holt & Murray
have been placed in the hands Of Daniel @. Hardin ter
collection. w. J. LONG, Ex'r.
Nov. 3. o.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10

ISTERcoURsE WITH CUBA.--A Royal decree
in the Madrid Gazette enacts that all steam.
ers plying regularly briween The ports Of the
Isle Of Cuba and any Of the ports Of the Unit
ed States Of North America are to enjoy the
same privileges as the English Royal Mail
steamers. with liberty TO carry six tons Of
merchandise without paying lighthouse du-
lies Tor them. It believed. il appears. that
this decree will tend 20 diminish the mis-.
understandings which have prevailed between
the captains Of American vessels and the Gu
ban custom-house authorities. and which have
created considerable i'll feeling. Another
decree authorizes the construction 81 an ague.
duct 10 'uba to convey water fiom the Vento
springs 10 the city of Havana.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-10

Nc will again Dc when the regular Congress
assemblies, an extra session Of which viii be
called.
1t is rumored here that Mr.. Buchanan has
written letter to the Hon. Erastus Corning.
saying that should he be defeated in Congress.
he shall be tenderend the Treasury Depart
ment. now so ably presided over by MIR.
Cobb. Such is the talk among the quid
names.
Mr. Ward, Of Gerogia, President Of The
Cincinnati Convention which nominated Mr..
Buchanan, has been rendered the Chinese
mission, but has not accepted it yet. He
waited the mission to Austria, and it was
arranged that he should succeed Mr..
Jackson; butt. Clancy Jones was defeated.
and had to be provided for at once,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
Another prisoner Defying his Keeper

The Mt Stearling (Ill) Gazette says:
The town was thrown into transformation
on Tuesday by the report THAT Thos Dow
ME who was in Jail, charged with burglary,
was literally killing himself by inches In
mediately crowd collected al the Jail, and
soon had evidence that the report was we'll
founded. They found Downle without his
coat, his arms and legs bare, engaged in
hacking his limbs with razor, and as a
matter Of course, the blood was running
profusely from the wounds. He expressed
his determination to end his life in that
slow and torturing manner, and declared
that he would kill any person who under
took to prevent him from CARRYING out his
determination. Besides his razor, he had in
his possession an iron stove leg, IA inches in
length With this formidable weapon, he
ste cd ready to knock any mans brains out
who attempted TO enter the cell, and being
an active and determined person, would, no
doubt, have made a vigorous attempt to
carry out that threat.
During the whole day he conversed with
his acquaintance, whom he could Sc. from
the cell window, and the openings in the
door, He said he had made up his mind to
commit suicide, and no power or earth
could prevent him. Rum drinking had
brought him to his present condition, and
he had no wish to live longer, burthen to
himself and a disgrace to his friends.
But the Sacrifice" was not destined to be
as complete as he contemplated. Various
methods were suggested Of securing him,
but none of them were etfcctual. Finally,
while near the window quantity of cay.
enne pepper was thrown into his eyes, and
thus, blinded and thrown off his guard, he
was secured.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
Revival Of Business.

From all the great centres of trade we
have reports Of revival of trade and com
merce which cannot help exerting great
influence upon the business Of the country
generally. Money is accommodating in ex.
cessive quantities at all the great CONNER.
cial points. In London tie Bank of Eng.
land is weekly adding immense sums to its
reserve of specie. while the arrivals from
Australia continued unusually large. The
exports from England to the continent Of
Europe had also considerably slackened-
Thus while the receipts from all quarters to
London continued large. the shipments had
almost entirely ceased.
The effects Of this state of things were
felt in an abundant money market, the rates
OF which declining to very low point in
deed: with no present prospect Of their ad
vancing: This easy state Of affairs in mon
etary affairs has CAUSED the loans asked for
thus country. for the Michigan Central, New
York and Erie and Illinois Central Rail.
roads to be quickly taken up at reduced
ratea 1t has also caused investments to be
made Tn other American securities. The in.
vestments and the large exports from this
country: and smsll imports have stopped
the outflow Of spseis from New York. for
there y now actually profit upon The e.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
Democratic Know NothinRism

First, pull out the beam that is In Mine
essn eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to
pail ont the mote. which 10 in thy brothers
eye"
The Gazette, Of saturday, in its &C.
customed effective, style comes out in a
long article, charging the Democratic
Party with an infringement upon the
rights of the Irish voters. This charge
u unnecessary to deny. The whole
course Of the Democratic Party, dur
ing the days Of the Dark Lantern"
10 an unsurmountable answer.
But while the subject is before US,
il may not be inopportune, to inquire,
- to the real position ofthe Republican
Party, and Of course, of the Gazette, its
organ, upon this same question: in which
they suddenly feel SO deep an interest
Section "a of the new City Charter
which was fathered in the Office o.
certain Republican lawyers, in town,
and was adopted by Republican legis.
lature, is Is follows:
~And the Judges and Clerks, of such
election, 4. .. the elections under the
new City Charter,) may, at their own
diserst;on, require the best evidence of 9
qualification to vote, and require the
same to be administered to such appli.
can't and soitnessss, in such manner a
hMoss Itsly to ellict the truth, and no,
aneeaaistant with existing law"
I1b section h The most barehced
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
IOWA NEWS.

doLp Uncovered IN lowA-GREAr Excrrr.
NENr.-A gentleman named Eldridpe If
Lucas county, writes to the Hackeve "a fol.
lows:
Gold has been discovered in Clark conn
ty, this State, about eight miles north Of
Osceola, on the road leading to Winterset
A few edays since had occasion to visit
the place and examine for myself, and am
satisfied there is no humbug about it. Some
SIX weeks since squire Hewett was prospect
Ing for coal on his farm. when he struck a
small vein of black sand and quartz rock,
which, upon examination, was found to con.
tain gold, as he supposed. Several Califor-
mans have since visited the place and test
ed 1t, and pronounce it pure gold. Men are
engaged in digging and average from two
70 nve dollars per day Of the precious metal.
Arrangements have been made to open two
other leads which have since been discoy.
cred. Great excitement prevails through
this section Of the State in legard to it.
H-The Lecompton Democracy of Dnbu.
que have nominated d. A. Hahony for Nav.
or. Il. l. Hetherington is the opposition
or Peoples candidate.
MORE SCRR.-The Western Stage Compa.
ny have issved Scrip of the denominations
OF 81, ~, IS and S.. 1t il redeemable at
Iowa City, one year from date, and bears
six per cent interest
JoNB CA lad named F. Carr. on
bowsns Prairie. died on the Goth inst. from
eating wild parsnip. He was not aware
that It 10 poisonoua Three other members
ct the family-ehildren-ats, but obtainsd
relief by taking lard and ether sntideteN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
The Infidel and the Christi an Child

Uncle Bob was q great SCHOLAR
He had taken degrees both of 'physic'
and divinity, and was a student Of
many books besides those handled in
colleges. lie could quote texts from
the Scriptures, as we'll as from the In
fdcl writer's. lam sorry to say that
he preferred reading the Infdcl. His
little neice Nettie, about twelve years
Of age was a christian, and she felt
truly sorry for her Uncle Bob, and for
all the people who do not love God.
She said to him one day Uncle,
why don't you love God :"
Il do love my God
who is that Uncle ?
1t is the beautiful ; beautiful objects
in nature and art
DO you mean the Falls Of Niagara
and the Crystal Palace
well, yes
who made the Falls, Uncle?'
4 don't know Ncttic.'
IF you could see the one that made
the Falls, Uncle, would you love him =
If that could be, l shoul adore him.
Il love him, Uncle said the little
girl, Just as well as if could see him,
and l love all who love him. You
must read about him in my Bible
4 know the Bible Ncttie. 1t is
nothing but piece of Jewish mytholo-
gical history
- Are there any prophecies in other
mythologies, Uncle!'
We'll, no.
'All the world knows, Uncle, that
the Billie prophesics have been fulfill
ed, and | should like to know if any
kind of mythology has ever been
spread all over the world, and created
love, and peace, and Joy in peoples
hearts, like the history of our Savior q
Uncle Bob made no reply.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
WASHINGTON CRY, FRIDAY,
March 26. 1858.

IN THE SENArE-the discussion on the Min
nesota Bill is principally in reference to the
number of representatives to which the new
State will be entitled-whether she shall
be restricted to one Representative, in ac-
cordance with the enabling act. eand an i'm
perfect official census, or be allowed more,
in accordance with elections of the people,
and unofficial reports of population. The
precedent established in the Kansas case,
prognosticates decision of the question
according to the strict letter Of the lar, ,,and
the official record.
In THE HousE-It has been suggested that
the Kansas Bill be taken up on Thursday
next, with the view of bringing it to final
vote. But it is thought by many knowing
ones here that there are too many "big
speeches still pending in that body, on SO
popular and prolific theme, to admit of SO
early disposition of the question.
THE MAMMOTH STEAM FAN, for ventilating
the new Hall of Representatives, is now
completed and works we'll
THE GREAT CHSDAL,ER, in the Senate
Chamber, is to be lighted tomorrow even
ing before public audience, by "Gardners
Patent Galvanic Electric Lightning appa-
ratus."
The SAuK RAPIDS LAND OFFICE, Minnesota,
is to be removed to st. Cloud, in that Ter
ritory, on the 18th of April next.
A PENSION CERTIFICATE has just been issued
to the widow of the late Commander Hern-
don. The Star suggests the passage of q
special act of Congress for the relief of this
lady and her orphan children, commensur-
ate with the circumstances of the case.
THE EDITOR OF THE "STArEs," in response
to an enquiry Of the Montgomery (Atlas)
Confederation, expresses the opinion, form
ed at the time of his connection with the
"Union," under the Polk administration,
that the reason Of Santa Anna's return to
Mexico, with the consent Of our govern
ment pending our late war with that coun-
try, was that he might Illustrate scheme
that was on foot between tne monarchists of
Mexico and the cabinets of France and
Spain, to establish lnonarchal government
In the country, and place scions of the Roy
al Families of the latter two countries on the
new American thrown.
GEN. DUR GREEN, in a remniniscence of a
colmn and quarter in the States, asserts
that Senator Ninian Edwards, of Illinois was
the originator of the Missouri Compromise,
instead of Mr. Clay.
SENATOR GREEN Of Missouri, from his
prominent participation in the late Kan
sas discussion in the Senate is now looked
upon as the leader of the Administration
party. in that body.
DrBow's Press, here, says: "The Phila-
delphia Press Is in error in regard to the
condition of Thos. Washington Smith. He
ia at this moment in our service, and has
been for several weeks, and in every respect
gives evidence of an entire restoration of
mental and physical health"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30

port of specie from Eogland to the United
States.
This state of affairs has caused . rapid
accumalation Of specie in New York and
Boston, the quantity in the vsnlts Of the
banks ut this moment being greater than it
has been for years, and the plethora being
30 cumbrous that the banks will soon find
it impossible to keep it from extending
through the ordinary channels Of com.
merce Selfpreservation, alone. will com.
Del them TO loan out their surplus funds.-
They must make dividends for their stock
holders.
IN this city, also. money begins to sccu-
mulate The deposits 10 the banfs are in
creasing while there are not such opportu-
mites for investing money % the banks
would like.
Good business paper is scarce. and the
banks have been very chary since the
panic Of everything that was not first
class.
This state of things. however, cannot last
As soon as spring opens business must i'm
prove. Produce will move forward briskly
Emigration will be large, end will add
much to the prosperity of the West, while
our merchants generally will feel the i'm
pulse which all the descriptions Of business
will receive-Chicago Dem, l7M
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30

WAsuIs0Tos, THURspAr.
March IS. 1858.

WARRINGTON, 1HUkBoASs
March IS, 1858.
liz TIE SExATx-The Pacific Railroad Bill
has again been put aside for the considers.
ton Of the Minnesota Bill, which 10 now un-
der consideration. 1t is thought that this
bill will soon be disposed Of by passage, ss
no important national question enters into
discussion
IL THE HorsE-The Kansas Bill is now Of
fcially before the body, and it is expected
by politicians here that it viii give rise to
one Of the largest and most angry discus
sions that have ever transpired in the Ma
tional Legislature
THE TEERI1osY or ARIZONA is fast growing
into political and general notice. Her cit
zens have already begun to propose plans
for her political organization. The climate
and soil Of the country. particularly of Me
silla Valley. are said TO be well adapted to
the culture OF the grape.
The President has issued his proclama
ton for sales Of public lands in Kansas, to
take place at the land Offices at Kickapoo
aud Lecompton, both on the 5th and 18th
of July next, embracing in all 2,9l2.lS4
acres.
GARDs SEEDs-It may not be generally
known TO your agricultural readers that
any Of them can have any particular kind
or, even an assortment Of such garden seeds
IS are on hand. sent them free BY mail. 1by
addressing the Agricultural Bareau Of the
Patent Office here.
| A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF STUDENTS, from
the University of Virginia. are now in the
Metropolis, the exercises of that institution
being for time suspended on account OF
the prevalence of the Typhoid Fever there.
The PoroxAc FISHERIES principally Shad
and Herring, are now getting into success
| full operation on the lower shorea
In LECTURE on the Vatican Of Rome at
the Smithsonian Institute, the other even
ing, it was stated that during all the civil
transactions through which Italy has pass
ed since tina commencement Of her history,
the Vatican Hill has ever been dedicated
to religious uses, whether possessed by Etru-
scian Rome, Vandal or Christian.
A NEW WEEELY PAPER, to be called the
| Washington 1tyis, is about to be started
here.
The EDITOR OF THE States (who is known
here to be a fighting man. intimating to the
correspondents Of the n. y. Herald, one OF
whom he says has been accusing him Of sell
ing out his partner to the Douglas party,
that it will be prudent in them not to
make any unjust insinuations against the
States or its conductor, in the future"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30
Communicated
Beauties'of Black Republican Legislation

"a
The new law to preserve the "Purity
Of elections" is a curiosity. The Cd
section provides that
The Judges of the election in determin-
ing the residence ola person Offering to vote
| shall be governed by the following rules 80
far as they may be applicable:
First That place shall be considered and
held to be the residence Of person in
which his habitatou is fixed, mithom anu
present intention Of removing theyetrom and to
which, whenever he is absent, he has the in
tentiOn of returning"
Now Mr.. Editors, it is my intention
to remove from this state in July 1850.
The question in my mind is, have l a
right to vote' 1t is my present in
tention to remove, and when asked by
the judges of election, the question
above to be propounded, must answer
in the affirmative. Am l to be dis
franchised for more than one year,
simply because it is my present intcn-
ton to remove from the state at future
time! There are $50 German citizens
organized into party to remove TO
Kansas. They intend to 60 within a
few weeks, Can any of them vote I'M
der this beautiful Know Nothing Black
Republican laws What says the Ga
cite! Can they vote? If the judges
OF election perform their duties faith
fully, more than three hundred voters
will be disfranchised at the next cleo.
ton. Great is Black Republicanism
and Senator Rusch is its prophet"
ENQUIRER.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-30

and unmitigated fraud, not only upon
the rights Of naturalized voters, but o.
90 Of native citizens. 1t ia a. We yes
terday remarked, . relicit truly worthy
of the days of lark Lanterns."
The Judges Of the elec:ion-who
are to be appointed by Arndt and 9TH
or men standing equally high in the
community-may in their o,en discre-
non" require a person offering his vote
TO produce " the best evidence OF his
qualification TO VOTE" Or, in other
words, they may require it, in one case
and not in another. If they know q
man to be Republican, there is no
law by whichever if the vote be
challenged-they are compelled even
TO administer the oath but if, on
the other hand, he is known to be a
Democrat, they may require him to
produce Lis papers, which are unques-
tionably the "be.t evidence" No
matter If he has lost them, or if they
have been by fire. or unavoidable acct
dents, destroyed, he is disfranchiscd
unless they are produced. And,l in cd
dition, if, after long residence in the
Country,hc should chance to have them
preserved, and in his pocket, to meet
the emergency he may then be COM
pei ed to prove, by 'cituesses'-i. e.
two, at least, and as many in addition
as the Judges" in their majesty may
sec fit to require that he is the identical
person whose name is mentioned in the
papers.
Again they may cause the oath to
administered, in the" manner which
they may think most likely to elicit the
truth" They may require the citizen,
and the witness by whom he is con-
PEELED to subatantiatc his right to vote,
to swear, contrary to the usual form
upon the Koran. upon the works OF
Tom Paine, or in any ridiculous, or alb
surd mander, which their proclivities
or factiousness may suggest.
infringing upon the rights Of naturali-
zed citizens; but also places the rights
of nahves in jeopardy. The "Judyes
Of the election'-this Supreme Tribu-
nal, combining, in themselves, at once,
the Executive, Judicial and Legislative
powers of the government-may in
"their own discretion" issue their fiat
decreeing that native citizen, presen-
ting himself to vote, is no native, but
a foreigner and "may," unless he can
show by witnesses" that he is ma
tive born, compel him to produce
papers of naturalization or forfeit his
light to the elective franchise. We
cannot believe that there can be found
in this city sufficient number Of
members of the Republican party to
carry out these dextrously planned
schemes Of fraud against both the ma
tive and the foreigner; but still we do
not consider it the policy to place the
power in this band, lest peradventure
some of them should abuse it.
Verify, change Of Know Nothing
ism against the Democratic party,
soundcth well in the mouth of the
Gazette.