davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

ADVICE TO CONSERVATIVE PERsoNs.-FREsH Arr
DR.. Halls Journal oil Health gives the following ad
vice to coasumptives:
Eat all you can digest, and exercise a great deal
in the open air. to convert what you eat into pure
healthy blood Do not be afraid of outdoor air day
or night. DO not be afraid of sudden changes Of
weather; let no change, hot or cold, keep you in
DOORS If it is rainy weather the more need of your
going out, because you eat as much upon rainy
day upon clear day; and if you exercise less.
that much more remains in the system of what
onght to be thrown off by exercise, and some Ill
suit, consequent symptom i'll feeling is the
certain issue. IF it is cold out DOORS do no. mufle
your eyes, nose mouth in furs veil, wooden COM
fortsrs and the like; nature has supplied you with
the best muf1er, the best inhang regsator-that is
into the cold air, and keep them shut until you
have walked few rods briskly, and quiekened the
circulation little; walk fast enough to keep off a
feeling of chiness, and taking cold will be mposs
BILE. What are the facts of the case? Look at a
railway conductor going out of the hot air into the
piercing cold winter, and in again, every five or
ten minutes. and yet they do not take cold oftener
than others; you will scarcely find consumptve
person in a thousand of them.
1t lis wonderful how afraid consumptive people are
of cold air, the very thing that would cure them
the only obstacle to a cure being that they do not
get enough of it, especially if il is cold when it is
known that the colder the pnrer it must be; yet If
people cannot go to hotter climate they will make
an artificial one, and imprison themselves whole
winter in room with q temperature not varying
ten degrees in six months. All such people die and
yet we follow their footsteps. If were seriously
i'll of consumption. would live out of doors day
and night, except it were raining or mid winter
then would sleep in an upholstered log house.
The F. & W. RAnRoAD.-This work is progress
ing gradually but surely. On Thursday afternoon
last ourself in company with upwarps of 200 other
passengers took pleasure trip on the cars from the
Depot up town, down to the River, and then to the
terminus which is about miles from the River, and
returned to town. Mr.. Saunders and others deserve
credit for the handsome manner in which they have
thus far constructed the Road. It was the most
pleasant ride we have ever had on Railroad, land
we have been good many North of this) We
have heard general satisfaction expressed respect
ing it by the whole crowd The contractors are bus
lily engaged in carrying on the work. and the iron
will soon be laid down to Manchester. being about
A. miles from the terminus where it is already laid
n.-Carozinian.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

REDUCTION OF RAILROAD. SALARIEs.-At the last
meeting of the Directors of the Seaboard and Roam.
oke railroad resolution Was passed that the sala-
be reduced ten per cent, except two clerks, whose
wages small This resolution took effect on the
LIST inst Pet zntelIiQenca = ~ ,ssss .ass.~ 49,.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

A horticulturist advertised that he would supply
all sorts Of trees and plants, especially "peplants
Of nh kinds" A gentleman thersupon sent him an
order for one package Of cusard-pie seed, and .
few dozen Of mince-pie plants" The gardener
promptly filed the order by sending him four goose
eggs and small dog.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18
Illinois Politics.

PEORIA, UL,) Sept. 9.-The Democratic conven.
ton to day unanimously nominated Mr.. Davidson
for Congress from the 4th district. Mr. Davidson ID
the recently dismissed United States marshal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

MULE SroRY.-The Medieal World says there
. mule in Ireland which has been at work ever
snce l7o7. On Col. Middieton's estate, of South
a'0na there is mule said TO be eighty years
W., sui at work. We never heard of but one
1'ue dying, and he had his neck broken by fall
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

IMPULsE.-So far as the world goes impulsiveness
may be misfortune, for it is generally honest
Where impulse ceases, mercinary motives usually
take its place. Impulse is the honest dictate of the
hearts nature in its simplicity. When this is
sted intrigue, cunning and rascality most frequent
ly succeed it. Impulse may err-no doubt it often
does err-but its errors of the head and not
of the heart and the recording angel drops a
tear upon them that blots them out Every man
must be either impusive mercnary-he must
act from conscience from calculation 1t is some
times remarked of man, He is an honest, impu-
sive fellow and has no weight" Alas it is too
true The honest impulse of the heart is too often
vanqushed by. the cool calculation of the head.
~ G. p R. JAMES, ESQ, for some years Brit.
sh Consul at Richmond, Va, and the author of
more novels than any other man, living dead. has
been appointed Consul at Venice, to which place he
will shortly proceed. The Richmond Enquirer says
of him:
"While in midst, Mr.. James has endeared
himself to our citizens. we'll as TO all who know
him, so that while the tongue will be index of
Virgrians' hearts, they will, in his presence or alb
sence, speak of Mr.. G. P. R. James as their friend"
MINISTER TO PARAGuAY-Judge Bowlin, of Mis-
sion to Paraguay. 1t is reported that he will be in
structed to demand-1frst, explanation and ample
apology for the ndgnity offered to our flag; second
full indemnity of the South American Navigation
Company for ali losses sustained by them; and third,
ratification of the treaty formerly negotiated by
Messrs. Schenck and Pendleton
New PRNTER-To give our readers some idea
of what types will Go in unskilful hands, and to in
crease their appreciation Of skilfu workmen, who
bring order out of chaos and lightou. of darkness
copy the following. 1t shows that many a good
editor may be very sorry printer:
An EDITOR TURNED PR1NrER.-The editor of the
Pittsburg Post has been trying his hand at setting
type" His first effort appeared under the editorial
head few days SINCE and will be found below. He
will doubt be zone of them some of these days
aNeM priN,er
This is first effort ct type set,in5. presume
that it will sqoA tqst We can lealn fas,-Ae are
sELftAuGqT tool Wa wsn, no qeId, NE wilt hsAe
it MSht witqout aSs!sTancEl The prooy will ueed
no ooRrsc3ioN, Ae don, intend to 3rY eAer6 dAG;
bua NE We will le' ahe pR!ntsrs know tqat We sra
one o. 'em.
LA1K aqou, tue Hra of d1!nt!uG! MHy. it's fusa Is
ess6 as rollins off q l0S. ssE =. -:
r n II
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

New York.-The Democratic State Convention
met in Syracuse on Wednesday last Horatio Sey-
mour was elected Chairman.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

SLAVERY DIscUssIoN.-The Reu Mr. Browlow, of
Tennessee and the Reo Mr.. Pryne, of Philadelphia,
have been discussing the slavery question, they
term it, but from the accounts We see, there is more
cussing of each other than discussing any thing.
Each swears the other is BLACKBOARD, and this the
people generally, both North and South, will credit
Our own opinion is that slavery will exist wherev.
er it is profitable and that where it is not profitable
philanthropy will so far consult its interests as
to abolish it. Had slavery paid in New England,
the institution would never have been denounced
or renowned. But it is rather humiating to see
two ministers of the Gospel, they are termed,
turning aside from their high calling of benefttng
immortal souls to pull the black wool of mortal At
ricans and belabor each other with than fish
market abuse. We are confident the two Reverend
gentlemen will effect good, and We trust they
may be as impotent for evi! as they are for good.
In LUCK AGA1N.-On Thursday last very nice
looking young man entered our Office with very
nice little box, which was the following label ::
"Holden & Wilson, Raleigh, N. G.. Present from
Geo. B. Allen, Wake Forest" We opened the box
and found it filed with very fine peaches. Their
appearance was excelled only by their favor. We
must confess they equal to those sent US by our
friend Pearson, Of Morganton. In fact they seem
to be about the same kind of peach.
Mr.. Allen will please accept our thanks.
A CHANGE m TRADE-Norfolk, Virginia, the
point from which so many cargoes of vegetables
were shipped to New York, last summer, is now re-
ceiving lsrge supplies of cabbsges from that city.
The drought in lower Virginia is the cause.
A cargo Of cabbage heads would find ready sale
in Raleigh. There are none here, if we except .
few very Indifferent ones worn above necks and
shoulders. SIS 4. - f-a go.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18
OAK CITY GUARDS, 4,

OAK CITY GUARDS LECTURES. s's
n lHE FIRST LECTURE OF THE FALL AND WIZ.
IL TER SERIES will be delivered ON THURSDAY, Esd
inst, at ~ O'clock at the COMMONS HALL by Wn
j. SAUNDERS ESQ., the life and character of Th0s JEFF
fersOn.
Price Of admission Twenty-Five Cnts Tickets to be had
at the Book Stores 8 5-a';.- - arf
Raleigh, Sept Is. 1858. ~. - D-2t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

ION: WIN. s. AsHE.-We learn that this gentle
nah' President of the Wilmington and Weldon
, ~ ID Company, and Senator elect from New
= county, has just returned from q trip to
europe, and is in the enjoyment of his usual good
nea''h' We believe he visited Europe on business
connected With his road.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

FIFTH YEAR OF COSMOPOLITAN ART
ASSOCIATION. :. i, s..
TUNHOSE WISHING TO SUBSCRIBE, or renew their
subscriptions to the above Association, de BY
sending their subscriptions to Hamilton Carers MUIR
sery. f. ~ :. : =
THOMAS CARTER, Hon. ses
Raleigh, Sept II, 1858. So wet.*
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE
three and half miles south of Raleigh, on the Fay
eeve road, and mile from the North Carolina Rail.
road, containing between TOO and 800 scresoue-thrd
heavily tmbered wood land-onethrd grown up old field
and the balance cleared land comfortable house with
six rooms good well of water, all necessary thous,
l. HINTON.
September 15 1858. a.. rs ~ 75-st
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-09-18

Yanceyvills Aug. n, 1858.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
WHAT'S IN A NAME.

Everything we may say. Charles Lamb
understood this matter when. speaking OF
giving children ugly Christian names, he
said:
Don't Nicodemus man into nothing.
A boys name has more to do with his
happiness and prosperity than we are apt
to imagine. A diminutive, ill sounding
cognomen has kept many poor fellow in
the back ground all his days. And an
unlucky nickname, applied to the wearer
by the caprice and malice of his fellows,
not unfrequently affects his peace and re-
spectabiity through life. We once knew
a man whose bona fide name wa, Stutfle
Sickle He was called Stuff Pickle,
for short. Well, what of him? He was
a nobody of course, and his whole his
tory mix
Reader! ifyou are young Gas we hope
you are,) and married Gas you ought to
be- and should have sons and daughters,
remember that much depends on naming
them properly. Beware of top heavy
names-such as Byron, and Washington,
and Shakespeare which only serve to be-
little the wearer. Better by half call
them all John and Mary, and then number
them, as they do steamboats, in the West
Give them good plain. manly, spelling
book titles, and then if any man "nick'
names" your child, prosecute him for SIAN
der.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28

THE FIRST TWENTY YEARs.-Live as
long as you may the first twenty years
form the greater part of your life. They
appear so when we look back to them,
and they take up more room in our mem
ory than all the fears succeeding them.
If this be so, how important that they
should be passed in planting good princi-
Piles, cultivatipg good tastes, strengthen
ing good habits, and fleeing from all those
pleasures which lay up bitterness and sor-
row for time to come. Take good care
Of the first twenty years of your life, and
you may hope that the last twenty years
will by Gods blessing. take care of you.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

Printing was brought into England,
March IS. FAIL. A "a
The first total abstinence society was
otganizcd Feb Is, 1926.
Steam navigation was first successfully
spplied Feb. II, 1909.
The 6rst printing was done April "a,
lttt
The first commencement of Harvard
College took place Oct 9, 1912.
The FIRST cardinal was made Nov. 90,
1894.
The mariners compass was made Nov.
Gunpowder was first used December
23, 1881.
Christmas was first celebrated Decem-
her 25. A. D. 9s. -f' ael
The frst trial by jury took place May
IL, A. D, $40.
The, frst debate in the United States
house of representatives was on the sub
ject Of tariff In the debate one of the
members from South Carolina favored a
protective duty on hemp.
The FIRST woolen mill on the Pacific
coast has been set in operation at Sale m,
Oregon, with $50 spindles.
The FIRST building erected in America
70 collect the kings duties, occupied the
cite atthe corner of Richmond and North
sts., Boston. '@r
The earliest reference to music we have
n iu tho book of Genesis (chapter 4,
serse. 2i.) where Jubal, who lived be-
fose the deluge, is mentioned as the
father Of oil such as handle the harp and
organ sIsE5.stls s,-
The 6rst' religious newspaper ever is
sued was the Herald of Gospel Liberty" )"
which was published by Elias Smith, in
Portsmouth, N. H, in 1908. ...... .....
The 6rst cut nails ever made were pro-
dncedln Rhode Island, and the Histori-
cal Society of that state has the ma
chinery employed at their introductions.
The na,ls were made during the Revolu-
DOH, az. t,,,,s
The 6rst iron works, established in En-
gland, were at Lynn The first attempt
tosmalt the ore was made in l643.
The FIRST paper made in New England
was producedat Milton; the 6rst linen at
Londonderry; the frst scythes and axes at
Bridgewater; the powder at Andoyer; the
6rst glass at Quincy "a .f@'.'91a' siF
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
THE vEXED QUESTION SETTLED.

We are sorry to pain the members of
that respectable religious denomination
that holds immersion TO be the only true
5aptisrn, but our duty as journalists COM
pels US to announce that the ease has been
legally decided against them We are Sc
rious. Perfectly. .s-T.s. ...r
Our readers of course have heard of
Judge Nutall. We have told them some
thing of him ourselves Well the de-
cision We refer to is Judge Nutall's last
1t happened in this wise. A few weeks
ago. a negro girl in Henry county, under
sentence of death for the murder OF her
mistress, experienced timely change of
heart, aud expressed desire to be bap-
tised. Her counsel, anxious to further
the wishes of the miserable penitcnt, ap-
piled to Judge Nutall for permission to
take her from the Jail for the purpose of
immersion. The Judge, however, with
that hard horse sense so peculiarly
shocking to scruples of conscience, could
mt see the necessity for soch an inconve-
nient form of baptism. Why not sprink-
lie her?' he inquired.
Because urged her counsel, with e.
quail Judgment and humanity, 'sprnkling
according to the faith she holds, is not
baptism. And her faith may it please
your Honor, is that of thousands of the
best and purest in this community
oh we'll said the Judge, drawing him
self up with an air of gravity worthy of
Ohm Snyder in the act of passing himself
into heaven by very tight squeeze, de-
eide, and I ,cont it distinctly understood,
that sprinkHng is legal baptism.' a.
Thus, after upward of two centuries of
acrimonious theological controversy, the
question is put to rest at last. We warn
our Baptist friends that it isn't of the
slightest sort of use to take all appeal. for it
is theory of Judge Nutall's that when he
pays no attention to the lawyers and
makes a decision on his own hook, it is
ncver reversed. His instincts defy the
Court of Appeals. ls.-LouisviHe Journal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
An Ordinance.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CL.AR-
ING TON, That each person owning dwell
ing house in the limits of the corporation is
required to procure good and sufficient lad
der, of sufficient length to get up on the roof
Of their house or houses, with good and sufi-
cient fire hooks, permanently fastened to one
end, and to keep generally at his house, and
upon failure, to procure or keep said ladder as
aforesaid, within twenty days from the pas
sage of the Ordinance, the Street Commissioner
is authorized and empowered to furnish the
ladder aforesaid to all delinquents, and collect
the price thereof from them.
3 = By o,der of the Council. q
PETER WADE, Clerk.
June 2. 1858.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
EbUFFS
NJ E R G A TILE LLEG z
PITTsBURG. PA.
ESTABLISHED IN 1910,
by the Legislature ofPenn-


INCORPORATED by the Legislature of fPenn-
L sylvania.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
His Excellency the Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN,
President of the United States.
Hon. JUDGE WILKINS ! Hon. CHARLES NArLoR,
Hon. JUDGE HAMPTON, Gen. j. K. MooRHEAD
Hon. JUDGE LowRIE.
2. DUFF, (author of Duff's Book-keeping,)
President. with superintendent and five assis-
tant teachers of Bookkeeping, and seven other
teachers and lecturers. -. E..t.-
J. DUNCAN, one of the best penmen in
the country, (author of the gems of business
and ornamental penmanship,) Professor of
Penmanship. g.. +r .rs.
DuG's system of Bookkeeping is sanctioned
by the American Institute and Chamber of
Commerce of New York, and many of the lead
ing business men of the east and west, as the
most comprehensive and practical system of
accounts now in use, and after from ten to fif-
teen years practical application ofits principles
to business, over four hundred students have
attested its superiority (circular 19.) All the
arrangements for teaching being perfected by
near 70 years experience of the principal, Stu
dents graduate in about half the time required
IN other colleges, saving SIS or $20in board.
Upwards Of 1000 students have entered the
institution since founded. To obtain full par
ticulars of the collegiatetraining for business
and the character of the institution, send for
its pamphlet circular of so pages, with samples
of Mr.. Duncan's writing which are mailed free.
DUFF's BooK-KEErING. Harpers new enlarged
edition, 80, postage 2oc. DuFF's STEAM
BOAT BooK-KEErINo, 81 90, postage &c. Dun
CAMS BUSINESS AND ORNAMENTAL PENMASsHIP,
crown quarto $500, mailed post paid. This
SPLENDID work and Duff's Bookkeeping, have
recently been awarded FIFTEEN FIRST PRE-
MUM SILVER MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS,
attesting the fact that their the best treaties
upon these subjects now in use.
An elegantly bound copy of Duncan's Pen
manship is presented to every student who
hereafter graduates in the instution.
DUNcAN's Cory Books, complete in six num-
bers, "a quarto pages each, on fine Denny paper
with the authors directions for teaching, the
most thorough system for school institution
published, l24c per ernumber, postage l7c., with
liberal discount to the trade, mailed on appli-
cation to the publishers, w. G. JOHNSON g. Co.,
Pittsburg.
E Call and see Mr.. Duncan perform with
the pen.
Jan. 20 1858.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28

ESCAPE OF BILL JoNEs.-The notorious
Wm. Jones, Jr., of Washington county
celebrity, escaped from the 'rickety old
JAIL in which he was confined, on Sunday
morning last. He was acquitted CT the
White murder, after hard fought trial,
but detained to answer an old charge OF
poisoning boy named Archer The
boy did not die, bu: it was alleged that he
had been drugged and robbed by Jones'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28

uSa An honest Norfolk farmer; who had
seen Richard III performed one night,
waited upon the manager next morning
to say that if the gentleman who wanted
a horse on the previous evening helc his
mind, he had an abundance in his meadow
and should be happy to deal with him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28
How He Identified Her.

Some years ago the manager of a well
regulated Theatre, somewhere along the
Jihe ofthe Erie Canal engaged a good
looking and brisk young lady asa super
nuuer -. 1t happen d that the young
lady in question, had formerly oficiste in
some capacity as a .'hand" on board a
canal boat, fact which she was extreme
y anxious to conceal. She evinced much
anxiety to master the details of her new
ly chosen profession, and sooE exhibited
. more than ordinary degree of comic tai
ent. She was duly promoted, and in time
became sageneral favorite with both man
sger and public. sa~els
psOne night she was announced to ap-
pear in favorite part. q couple of boat
men found their way into the pit, near the
foot-lights, particularly anxious to see the
row famous comedienne. The house was
crowded, and after the subsistence of the
general applause which greeted her ap-
.rpearance,, one of the boatmen slapped his
companion on the shoulder and with an
s<mphasic expletive exclaimed, loud e.
nongh to be heard over half the house:
ees ssiis I know that gal = s.4a-af s-
ssssAsshawr,said Bill sdry up.'q 90
But I'm d---d if don't now Bill
Its Sal Flukins as sure as you're born
She's old Flukins' daughter that used to
.sfsaahe Injured Polly aud she used to sail
with him. ET-I@~! =
Tom said bill, stop your infernel
claek, oryonH get put ont. Sal Flukins!
= Yoa know q sigh. if you think that's
9 terl9 sH 2H@a As 80
Tom was silenced but not convinced
He watched the actress in all her motions
,vEwith Intense interest and ere long, broke
Nout NEaiu: 80 .ssrsasas tssT7a7 "..
I tell ye, Bill, that's her-I know 'tis
You scan't fool mel know her too
sHeltp sa1 - s.ssal . sag.ffr ~ s
1Bill, Who was good deal interested il
t6ea play was out of all patience at thi
persistent interruption on the part o
Tom. He gave him tremendous nudge
in the ribs with his elbow, as an emphat
ic hint for him to keep quiet.
!szsz Tom, without mindipg the admonitio
ssssnid, - ss9.f7af 50 1a r /
sss@ You Just wait-I'll fx her, keep you
eye on me. ~.
Sure enough, he did fix her. Watch
ing his opportunity when the actress wa
deeply absorbed in her part, he sung ou
o at voice which rang through the CALLER
Sz4s5'se ss.se..sEe.. illv ralis5-4rzs att
ss.E .Lows bridget !, r
From force of habit, the actress instant
u and involuutarily dacked her head
avoid the anticipated collision. Dow
scame the house with q perfect thunder I
applause at this 'palpable hit Aigh abo1
which Toms voice could be heard, as
returned Bills 'spunch in the ribs with il
. terest-
Didn't tell ye, old boy. know
twas her. You couldn't fool me-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28

ew-Prcntice, of the Louisville Jour-
nal, objects to the FIVE minute rule in the
New York prayer meeting. He says m-
agine for instance, old Bennett, of the
Herald, confessing his sins in the ridicu-
lous space of Eve minutesP
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-28

. Search the Scriptures-As club of
infdels in Massachusetts were recently
studying the Bible to ascertain what it
said on the subject of baptism, six or sew
en- were led to faith in the word Of God
and in Christ, and are now rejoicing in
the Savior.