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The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

| Singular DiSeaSe.--A letter from South
/ Florida to the Savannah News, dated
June LIST, says that q strange and fatal dis.
case mas broken out among the deer in
that section.
They are found dead in every direction
in SONS instances that have heard Of
by gangs. There is now SCARCELY the
sign Of ono to ne seen whers thew were
before numerous. They sppear 70 die.
IN most instances, suldenly-fuIl fe,hed
ord lat. Some appear TO linser with the
disease, and are found TO have sore or
rotten mouth and tongue. have seen
numbers myself within the last ten or
twelve days. The cattle are also similar.
ly affected, but not yet so fatally. They
have sore mouth and tongue covered 10y
a thick dark scurf. and walk like a badly
foundered horse. Where this disease Of
the deer and cattle broke out. or how lar
il extends. have no means Of knowing.
I, prevail. as iai as heard from. What
is still more strange, the nuzzaris and
canion crows have also disappeared. II
is common remark that none are 10 be
seen. None have been found dead ,hotI
have heard OF.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

Lucy Stone was prevented from at.
finding the recent anniversaries in n. Y.
by"home duties" Lucy is great on wo
mems Rights" but she has committed the
feminine folly Of having baby, and now
it is"ruek the crsdls. Lucy"
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

will you give me small Williams for
an X says Young America laying aten
dol lar bill on the counter.
"Why do you call them Wlliaus,"
Because have seen so few Of them lately
! do not feel familiar enough to call them
Bills.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01
WINCHESTER:
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY /.

The New Orleans correspondent of the
New York HeroM writes: "You may
rest assured Gen. WALKER will proceed
10 Nicaragua Immediately. lie lives for
no other purpose, and believes in no 9th.
erdeslny. His resources arc greater ow
than ever, and his support in the United
States more personal and powerful"
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

George D. Prentice. the distinguished
editor Of the Louisville Journal, has Join
ell The Sons Of Temperance. He could
not have joined better party.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

WHAT WILL UNulNGE A MANA pair
Of sweet lips, pressure or two of deli
cate hands, and a pink waist ribbon, will
do as much to unhinge man as three le.
vers, the measeIs, large sized whoopihg
cough, pair Of lock jaws, several hydro.
phobias, and the doctors bill.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01
Congress after clustering tremendous.

Congress after bIustGing tremendous.
ly in regard to vast preparations for n
vigorous warfare with the "Qucen Of the
Seas upon her lavoii,c element. nicely
passed bill 10 build fire sloops Of acar.
The mouse is safely delivered, and The
mountain is doing as well as can be cx.
pecled.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

Senator Hammond, Of South Carolina,
has it is said, one Of he largest landed
estates Of the South.--hs tarm comprising
over 900 acres,
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

If you wish to dream Of wedding rings
anil fruit cake, waltz with book muslin
dress stuffed with health and palpitaton.
The effect is heart rending.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

The way to be happy is to keep your
pockets well lined with money, q clean
piece Of linen on your back, and beau
trUl a1,octionate little wife by your side,
and the thing is done.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

The oldest book known 10 be -xtant is
an edition Of the Psalms, in Latin. priu.
ted by Faust and Schatici, in li5T. and is
now 500 years Old.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

E1. President Willard Fillmore is SAID
to be actively engaged in aiding the eHo's
Of the "Soulhern Mairon" to secure the
purchase Of Mount Vernon.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

|: is curious fact that every general
officer in the army ofthe American Revo.
luton was Free, Mason--eXccpt Bene.
diet Arnold!
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01
az The Union

RI- The Union and Planters Banks,
at Nashville, have resumed specie pry.
ment. 1t i,presumed that a the solven,
institutions in ths State will shortly fol.
low suir.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

What is the best line TO lead man
with? Crino line.
And the best line TO lead woman with
Is a masculine.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

"Gont|y the 'dows arc DER them steal.
ing" as the man said when he had five
bills presented to him At one time.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

An alventurer recently made large
speculation in Ne" York by expensive
operation on timo--ho stole twenty or
thirty watches.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

The more our ladies practice walking,
the more graceful they become in their
movements. Those ladies acquire the
best carriage, who don't rdo in one.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

II is supposed that angels do not wear
dresses. Our fashionable I2dcs are get.
ting more and more angelic every year.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

Sixty two couples were married few
days since in small town III the State
Of Rhode Island, within the space oG,hree
hours.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

Postmaster Fowler, Of New York, has
placed on duty lady, to attend at the
ladies' delivery.-N. Y.paper.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

The number of applications for pa.
tents Of new inventions during The past
year was I'M.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

During the past year, 1856, 82l worth
Of domestic cotton was exported from
Boston.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

From eleven to twelve millions oys
tiers arrive at Philadelphia each week.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

4 Fop is like q cinnamon r.e--,ss
bark is worth mere thar the BODY.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-01

A PRopnEcY,-The Albany Evening
Journal utters the following sententjous
prophecy relative to the new political par,
y.
The "frst feature" Of this party, VIII
also be its last feature. 1t will begin by
"ignorins" and end by being "ignored."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ORANGE County.
Court Of Equity.
John Crawford, ct d., vs. Charles Gales.

sOnnifaWlufu, ~ hi W. Shaiies 1hics
Original and Injunction Bin
T heins made 10 sppear 10 me, Thomas Webb, Clerk
! and Master Of the Court Of Equity for the county
and Stale Aforesaid ny the affidavit Of John Craword,
filed 10 my Office this day. that Charles Gates the deen-
ani 10 the sboyenamed cause resides beyond the limits
Of this State towii 10 the state Of Tennessee that
process canno, be personally served upon hm,his i
therefore notify the said Charles Gates Of the fling Of
the Bill IN said cause and that unless he srpear the
NEXT term Of the Court Of Equity for The County and
Stale aforesaid to be holden the court house in Hills
borough. the second Monday in March, a. ID. 1858,
then and there TO plead demur 10 said b the
same will be taken pro eogfesso and heard er parfe.
Witness. Thomas Webb, CLERK aud Master Of the
Court Of Equity for the county and STATE Aforesaid at
Office in Hillsborough, this the 2sih day Of December,
A. ID. 1851.
THOMAS WEBB. C. & w. E. .
January 6. lsi 50l 2I-6p
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
A CA r D.

10. ROBERTSON, nRNTlaT,
HAVING located in Chapel lfIillrespec,fuily Offers
services 90 the riiifensof the town
and surrounding country. Heean produces satisfactory
testimonials Of his III 10 the profession.
III. Office Is as Dr. Moore'a When requested, fsmi.
lice will be waited on attheif residence. Chafgesfea.
sonabie.
n DIR. will bein Hillsborcush The fourth weel
n each month. slse supsror Court weeks and ofsnsf
l~i,bou, srirs rhsrss) " requested.
Angar ls o.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
Bible Depository.

AIR. JAMES WEBB has been appointed agent Of
w the American Bible Society. and viii Keep on
hand god asscrmen, Of Biblessnd Tesismen,s 70 be
disposed of TO ihess who wsnt al the societys usual
low prices, for cash.
August 8. co.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
BARGAINS S..


-"
Fresh and desirable Goods at much
reduced prices.
consequence OF being later in the season in getting
in my Goods than ought 10 have been to meet .he
wants fully OF my customers and as money Is more
liable rs IL becomes In greater demand, and can ope-
rate adyantageousy with il in the future have deter
mined 70 sacrifice to large extent The profits all my
Rich and Fancy Goods; therefore offer to sell for cash.
or 70 my regular customers on time, my
Entire Stock Of Goods, both at Hillsborough
and South Lowell, at reduced prices.
The following named Goods will offer Of COST, viz:
All rich and expensive Dress Goods consisting Of Nous
lin de Laines. Fancy and Black Silks, fine Cashmere
aud Double Wool shswls, Cloths, Cassitneres, Vest
ngs. Irish Linens, ne Fannels, Fur and Soft Hats and
Caps Bed and Negro Blankets. Velvet and Straw Bon.
neis, Ribbons, French Embroidery, embracing Collars
and Seeses, both separate and in SETS lot Of which
will he found at very reduced prices, they pur-
chased very cheap for cash; also Swiss and Cambric
Edgings and Insertings. Embroidered and Plain Linen
Cambria Handkerchief
The public respectfully invited TO call when they
are looking for or purchasing any Goods as am deter
mined 10 offer inducements, and 10 short 10 have
form in my business. 10 correspond with the pre-
sent siingency Of the nes therefore general reduc-
lion Of prices articles msy be expeetedThis plan
to be continued during the winter, preparatory to the
Spring business.
would call the pari:ular attention Of Farmers my
Plantation Utensils. consisting Of steel Spades and Sho
wells, Farm Ysd and Grain Shoyels Steelpninied Hill
ing and Wedding Hoes. and last bot not least, ihoss
ceIemalsd Mans aud the old Collins cssts,eel AXES,
Of which have been selling for the last six years, and
have given universal satisfaction, and reputation
Of selling the best Axes by those who have tried them
All my stock purchased on the decline Of the North
em market, and would have heen Of mutual advantage
to my patrons and myself but for the aeness Of the
son when they were received.
A large lot Of the bes, RIO COFFEE on hand.
also desire to inform the public thct will give the
foil market price for all saleshe articles 10 barter, epe
cally for the following articles. which will without
limit, Bees-wax. Tslow. Good Feathers, Dried Fruit
Hops Eggs and Butter, and the staple produce Of the
Country opportunity may offer to dispose Of il in
distant or home market. n omGN
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17

According 10 an ancsent usage in Prussia,
all the princes Of the royal family must learn
a trade. II Is stated that the Prince Freder.
iek William, Just married 10 the Princess
Royal Of England. learned the trade ofa com.
positor IN The printing Office Of Mr.. Hauel.
al Berlin.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
Hns.srr 70 IIon.r..--A person who hal

HHsaSiTx To floRsEs person who has
had some experience with horses says:
"when horse has fallen, from the slip.
perry state Of the ground, the readiest method
Of enabling him TO rise is TO place an old rug
or carpet under his fore feet, and he will be
able TO get up.at once. Many horses are Sc
riously strained by their efforts to rise on
slippery ground. and this is most particularly
the case with those Of high spirit, and FIRE.
quentIy those Of greatest value are so frigh-
tened by the fall that greater injuries to them.
selves, as well as danger 70 those IN the car
rage, ensue from vain Efforts TO get them Up
than by the falI. Let the driver leap down
At once and assist the horse to get IN posi-.
tion to get up. at the same time placing the
rug. carpet, OF even an old coat, under bis
feet"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17
A Change in Business.

THE DRUG STORE, formerly owned by DR.. JAS.
= =. CAIN, will hereafter be continued by j. G.
WEBB 4 CO., who hope by strict attention 10 busi-
ness and moderate prices. 70 merit liberal share Of
the public patronage.
January ~. 4a a.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-03-17

HoRsys' CoArs-I.ately going to the coun-
try TO spend a few weeks with friend Of
mine, I drove very handsome horse, and a
good one-but was always'annoyed about his
coat, as il was more like a'lot ofbristles than
a horses smooth skin, and all the grooming
he could get /" wouldn't do il no good" My
friend, who is great horse breeder and
lancier, made me try giving him few car
rots every day out Of my hand. saying that
he would have good smooth coat in three
weeks sand he was right, for in that time
nv Nurse had beautiful, sleek. glossy coat,
and all from eating few carrots daily. lie
tells me il is iniallible. FOrip's Spirit
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
Predictions for this Year.

4 he following sagacious predictions are made
for. che year 1858:
Through the whole course of this year
v fhen the moon wanes, the night will grow
{ lark.
On several occasions during the year the sun
will rise before certain people discover II, and
,et before they have finished their days work.
1t is quite likely that when there is no bust
aess doing, many will he heard to complain of
hard times, but it is equally certain that all
who hang themselves will escape starvation.
I. If bustles and hoops 60 out of fashion a.,
church pew viii hold more than three ladies'.
There will be many eclipses of virtue, some
visible, others invisible.
| Many delicate ladies, whom no one would
suspect, will be kissed without telling the ma
1 mas.
II the incumbent Of fat Office dies, there
will be dozen feet ready to step into one pair
of shoes
! There will be more books published than will
find purchasers, and more bills made than will
find payers.
| If young lady should happen to blush, she
will be apt to get red in the face without the
use OF paint; if she dreams of young man
three nights in succession, it will be sign of
something: il she dreams Of him four times, or
has toothache, it is ten to ons she will be a
long time getting either out of her head.
Dinners and entertainments will be given to
those who have plenty 10 eat at home, and tbs
poor will receive much advice gratis, legal anc
medical excepted.
He who marries this year will run great
risk, especially if he does it in great hurry
He who steals watch gives tattlers occasion
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
A GREAT CLOCK.

The great Clock in the Cathedral Of Stras-
burg is thus described by correspondent:
"The priests and military have retired, and
l am nov sitting in chair facing the gigantic
clock-from the top to the bottom not less than
one hundred feet, aud about thirty feet wide
aud fifteen deep. Around me are many stran-
gers waiting 10 see the working of this clock
as it strikes the hour of noon. Every eye is
upon the clock. 1t now wants ive minutes to
twelve. The clock has struck, and the people
are going, except few whom the sexton or
head man with wand and sword is conducting
around the building. The clock has struck in
this way-the dial is sorne twenty feet from the
floor, on eo eh side of which is cherub, or lit
tle boy, With mallet, and ever the dial is a
small bell the cherub on The left strikes the
frst quarter, that on the right the second quar-
ter Some fifty feet above the dial, IN large
niche, is a huge figure of time, bell in his
left, and scythe in his right hand. In front
stands figure of q young man with mallet,
who strikes the third quarter on the bell IN the
hand of time, and then turns aud glides with
slow step round behind Time, and out comes
an old man with mallet, aud places himself
in front of him As the hour of twelve comes
the old man raises his mallet, and deliberately
strikes twelve times on the bell, which echoes
through the building, and is heard all around
the region of the church. The old man glides
behind Father Time, and the young comes on,
ready to perform his part as the 'i'pe comes
rcuud again As soon as the old man has
struck twelve and disappeared, another set of
machinery is put 10 motion, some twenty feet
higher still. 1t is thus--there is high cross
with the image of Christ on it. The instant
twelve is struck, one of the apostles walks out
from behind, comes in front, turns facing the
cross, bows, and on around to his place. As
he does SC, another comes out in front, turns,
| bows. and passes 10. So twelve apostles, Gg-
ures as large as life, walk round, bow, and pas
on. AS the last appears, an enormous coo
pcrchea on the pinnacle of the clock. sowl
aspe its wiags, stretches forth its neck, ar !
crows three tiines, SO loud as to be heard ou 4
side the church Mt some distance, and SO nat 4
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
HORRORS OF THE MIDDLE PASSAGE


A correspondent OF the New York j guuril:s
of Commerce, writing on board tho United
States frigate Powhatan, at St. Helena, Fep.
lst, gives an interesting account of visit 10
a slave vessel which had been captured by the
British cruisers, aud taken to st. Helena
The SLAYER was brigantine, built about four
years ago, at New london, Conn, and admira-
bly, constructed for speed. She measured about
200 tons, aud her slave deck was only four and
a half feet high, yet no less than six hundred
and fifty Africans had been crowded into tlls
small vessel. The utmost compression compat-
iblc with life was resorted to, and, had not
large portion been mere children, they could
not have been slowed away. The writer says
the following method was employed to ecoud-
mize space:
s"The Africans were placed in ross, face to
face, lengthwise Of the deck, and each ono run
ming one leg between the legs of the ohe sit
ting opposite. Another row was placed back
to back against the exterior row first seated,
and thus the whole deck was almost solid
mass Of living human flesh To keep them
still and powerless, and prevent Tlsurrection,
a ring was pat on one anclc, to Which an iron
bar was attached, which reached up to the
body, and to which the manacles were fastened
which were put on their wrists. Thus situa-
ted, row facing row, aud legs interlaced with
legs, long iron bar ran along over the whole
line of ancles, to which the irons were attach
ed which fastened the feet Thus, nearly all
molten of the body aad exercise of the limbs
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
Bouquet 7[ED.

CRiTIoAL.-Sol Jones was stage driver,
for many years, before railroads became plen-
t;ful, and be has followed various occupations
si.,ce. His principal employment now is drink
,;nk strong liquors, and his nose reflects con-
stahtly the everlasting bonfire One day last
week, Sol stepped iuto one of our fashionable
restaurants, and called for brandy. The de-
canter was handed TO him, and he poured out
sulnbler nearly full. With look of aver
son at tbs water pitcher, which was standing
near, he tossed off the brandy. and set down
his glass with q strong expression OF disgust
uuon his humorous countenance.
Anything the matter With the brandy!' in
quired the bartender.
Yes was the gruf reply.
what ails ia asked Bonifsce.
why, hang ii, says Sol, kin taste the wa
ter in it,.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
5eleft Boftrg.
THE sOWER TO HIS SEED.

Sink, little seed, into the earths black mould,
Sink in your graves, so wet ard so cold
There You must lie;
Earth throw over you,
Darkness must cover you,
Light comes not nigh.
What grief you'd tell, if words you could sayi
What grief make knewn for the loss of the day
Sadly you'd speak
clio here, must eyer7
Win the sunlight never
Ny dark grave seek 3"
Have faith, little seed. Soon, yet again,
Thou'lt rise from the grave, where thou art lain;
Thou'lt be so fair,
With thy green shades so light,
And thy flowers 80 bright
Waving in air.
So must we sink in the earth's black mould
Sink in the grave, SO wet and so cold
There must we stay,
Till at last we shall see
Time turn to eternity
Darkness to day.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16

CaoIcE OF Books. Some books are to be
tasted, others to be swallowed, aud some few
to be chewed and digested that is, some books
are TO be read, but not curiously, and some few
to be read wholly and with diligence and at
tention. Soiae books, also, may be read By
deputy, and extracts made Of them by others,
but that would be only in tha less important
and meaner sort of books.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16

What makes man wretchei7 Faprnncss uemed 7
Lorenzo no. 'tis happiness disdained.
She comes too meaniy drest to win our smile
And calls herself Contcnt--a homely name
Our fame is transport, and content our scorn
Ambition turns, and shuts the door against her,
And weds toil, tempest, in her stead Yoang
ssJULlUs, what's lalitudinarian - "a latJ
tudy what - "a IatituainaIian 20 GA laty-
terdemariam, Mr. Snow, is man what ascer-
tains the circumference of de hemusfear, and
brings de axle of de arf opposite to de hub OBJ
de universe"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16

rally as to be mistaken for real cock Then
all is silent as death. No wonder this clock u
the admiration of Europe. 1t was made 10
1871, and has performed these mechanical wtn-
ders ever since, except about fifty years, when
it stood out of repair"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
HOOP DE DOODEN poo.
A FASHIONABLE BALLAD.


NJ go to ball de oder night,
De room wid gas was blazing bright,
De gals were drest in de fashions hight,
Wild de Hoop de dooden doc.
Dere air-tubcs dey were so blown out,
Each Miss was as good as mile about,
De lcanest figure she look stout,
Intde Hoop de dooden doe.
Bun dere was one dey cali ds Dene,
AS Big as Ben afore h Q fell,
o Golly she were such swell,
In de Hoop de dooden doc
Her dress was white, her sash was red,
She wore bucket on her head,
Her neck look like dc garden bed
Hoop de dooden doc.
She stretch so far from left to right,
She cover up sofy quite,
She put six chairs clean out of sight,
Wild de Hoop de dooden deo.
l ask dis gal to hab dance,
But soon as We begin to prance,
DE Crinnylean stop our advance
Hoop de dooden doc.
De garment which dey call de skirt,
1t trail behind TO catch de dirt,
1t trip me up, it glib me hurt
Hoop de dooden doc,
When get up de truth tell her,
Says /, s'Miss, youn excuse felIa,
But can't dance wid de gig umbrella
Hoop de dooden doc.
At dis my joke laugh Yup Yupi
She look as though she eat me mp,
So den take her down to sup
In her Hoop de dooden doc.
MORAL.
Now, gals, if you at parties show,
And in de dance would shake de toe,
Not like balloons but ladies go:
Hoop de dooden doc.
You tink de Crinnylean de ting,
But your partners 10 to grief do bring,
1t bruise dere leg, it break dere shin
Dis Hoop de dooden doc.
In polka, waltz, or in quadreel,
Dis child you see be lGb to feel
Soft flesh and blood, not bone and steel
Hoop de dooden doc