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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03
THE NORTH CAROLINA STATIST
AND
Magazine of Useful Information.

sINHE undersigned proposes 10 publish in the city OF
= Raleigh, semi-annual Journal. Of the abDye title,
devoted exclusively to the dissemination Of Statistical
Information.
The want of such journal is felt by every inelli-
gent cit zen, who desires 10 become al all acquainted
with the Of the state, present condition,
future prospects, &C., and by much as BY our
Legislators
That we have no regular system Of statistics, cannot
be attributed 10 any want Of malerial There are large
amounts Of valuable aud interesting information scat
tered through our Legislative and Executive Documents
and Records. which, in their present situation, fd oil
practical Purposes, might as well be in the Chinese
language. Besides what Legislative a,chves con.
tain, newspapers often publish valuable statistical
information which is either losi, or II preserved by
very few 10 announcement TO find when wanted that
the facts are soon forgotten. The may be said Of
the Reports and Statements from time TO time made by
our incorporated companies, and others engaged IN
Manufactures, Mines, Commerce, dc.
To collect these various items Of information, and
give them 10 the public in n shape easy VI reference
and Tor perpetual pr. alton well 10 gser from
all available everything bearing directly o.
indirectly wealth. prosperity and industry, Is the
design Of The journal now offered ioI public patronage.
SO Ear the plan for conducting the same has been
maured the pages Of the SrGrIsr will be devoted TO
the arrangement Of such tables relating 10 our PoPua-
ton, Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Public lm-
proyenenls Manufactures Fisheries, Mines, and Social
Statistics generally, as will present lheii condition, aud
our progress in each.
is designed % contain the Reports condensed)
Of The Public Treasurer. Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund. Superintendent Of Common Schools, and all other
State Officers and Boards; as also, Statements and
Repairs Of the condition and progress OF the various
Rlilroad and Navigation Companies.
THE STATlSr will lie POT 70 press as a
sufficient number Of responsible names are obtained 10
pay the expenses of publication. The numbers will
contain each, less than 80 pages Of closely printed
natter making back Of 800 pages, more, ~ which
will he added full aud complete index.
TERMS - Three dollars per annum; one dollar and
ly cents for 81 months; payable when The irsi mum.
bef Is ready lof puhcaiiou which faci will be duly an
nounced 10 the public newspapers.
rS Those person. intending 10 paironze the Journal
will send their names the undersigned without delay
as il is desirable 10 issue the si number pos
sible. n,.,x..r pt-Spyp
Raleigh, n. c., January 4, 1858. a.
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Bible Depository.

Mr.. JAMES WEBB has been appointed agent q
IA the American Bible sccicty, and uiIl keep on
hand good assotlmen, Of Fhles snJ esamenis 20 be
disposed q 10 those who want u The Soeieiys ususl
low prices. for cash
Apgua 8. co.
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A CARD.

'lNHE subscriber having taken IN arrive interest In
The mercantile business, would be pleased 10 see his
friends al The store Of ]. Z. Turentine & son.
]. q, TURRENrlNE.
January ~. Of
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The Great substitute for Tobacco.
III is well known and ncontrovertabe fact that the
nordinate Of Tobacco is the promoting cause Of
many Of the Mental and PHI steal Disorders
10 which the Of man is subject as careful analysis
and long and painful experience have clearly proven
that contains certain narcotic properties most nsid
in their effects, which, by entering into the blood
derange the functions and operations Of the Heart,
causing many to suppose they are troubled with a
chronic affection Of thai organ.
Tobacco affects also the entire nervous system mani.
Testing i,self-as all who have used the norious
weed will hear testimony--in Lasstude Nervous irri-
liability, Water Brasil Dyspepsia. and many other dis
orders Of similar character.
THE TASTE RESTORATIVE Tore HE'S
designed 10 counteract these haneful influences
and have proved completely successful IN a multitude
Of aud wherever used Being harmless In them
selves they exert beneficial Ieect upon the entire sys.
lem restoring the Taste which has become Initiated ~
great indulgence, completely removing the irritation
siid accompanying tickling sensation OF the Throat
which always consequent upon ahsiaining from the
Use Of Tobacco, and hy giving healthy tone 10 the
stomach, inyigorate the whole system.
No excuse need hcnrefOrlh ever be made BY Tobacco
Chewers that there exists perfect substitute relief
for their cravings and unpleasant feelings. when at
tempting TO break OF from the Of Tobacco, the
Torches lozenges warranted 10 perform all such
Offices. They are put up in convenient and portable
style al 80 Gents per Box. and be had Of all
spectacle Druggists liberal discount 10 the trade
Prepared solely BY The undersigned 10 whom all Or
ders should be addressed.
JAMES Z. BOWER, Druggist.
Corner % and Race Streets, Philadelphia.
January 6. 2l-eos3m
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MARg1gD,

10 Chapel Hill, on the 2ah uiimo, by the Rev. lie.
Vi Thome, Mr. J4sEs PATERSON 10 Miss CARoLISE,
daughter Of the late William Barbcc, Esq.
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SALE on Valuable NEGROES.

IN The 18Th day of February. ls5s. at the Court
~ Hna-c 10 llistHaugh.I shall sell FOUR LIKELY
NEGROES, BELONGING 10 The estate Of David George,
0's'-''' CANABY Low,
Commissioner, &c.
DrecDbcf 2. l7--tds
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n or L

NOTICE.
A IL persons indebted to the estate
"a of George I. Coggins, decd, are
requested to come forward and pay
the same, or renew their bonds, before
the first Of May, as longer indulgence
will not be given.
NANCY q. CoGGiNs, Erecu,rir.
January ~. 24-3rp
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T IRE So SALE.

Dy virtue Of deed Of trust executed TO me by w
- Nelson Coz certain purposes uill sell f,f ca.h 10
the highest bidder, on The s,h VI February, 1885, al
a. IA. .ofcsast II fka
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HOWERTON HOUSE,

I,HOMAs HOWERT0N. Agent for the. Lessee,
legs leave 10 snnounce 10 he former patrons aud
the public generally that he is prepared 70 enter
tain visitors II the Howsron Hau-c. This Hotel v
very pleasantly siiused In The centre 81 the town. i'd
joining the Masonic Hail. the main street leading 70
the Railroad station Hacks will be found Al The STA.
ton to convey passengers 10 The Hotel.
Hillsborough, Feb. l, 1855. as
~ The Raleigh Register and STANDARD will please
publish four times srmi.wrskiy. aud forward bills
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TO THE SUFFERING COMMUNITY Helm.
holds Genuine Preparation Of Fluid Extract Buchu is
offered as specific. Read the advertisement headed
Helmbod's Genuine Preparation
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01
Equestrian QuadrilIes at Berlin.

The Berlin correspondent of the London
Times gives the following interesting descrIp.
tion of some equestrian quadrlles performed III
the Prussan capital in honor of tho arrival OF
the Princess Royal OF England:
The rldiughouse was fitted up, according to
ali accounts, with great taste and lavish expeI-
dIture OF bnuneFs, trophies Of arms and accOut-
remenis garauds, wresths, testO0ns OF flowers,
&c, the intention being TO make it resemble
tIltng-ground IN the close vicinity 0t a baronial
hall.
The gallery erected for the Prince and Prin-
cess ana the other numerous members of the
Royal family Was rlcnly draped, as It Is descrI-
bed to me, M white, g0iG and crimson, and OPP
pOslte to II and the nobility, at the other end Of
the riding house, was another for the officers
not taking part IN the quadrille and the musi-
Clans of the different regiments. Your readers
can fancy for themselves that the shrIl aud
stirring music Of three cavalry regiments, num-
bers of banners and flags, quantities of ever
greens and flowers, with plentiful supply of
! light from chandeliers, lustres, and lamps, must
! have produced an exciting scene, to which must
be added the presence of Royalty and the charm
Of" EDgands eldest daughter" Among the
very few civilians and ladies' invited to be pre-
sent as guess were boru aDd Lazy DlOOluneld.
Sixteen officers OF the Garde du Corps opened
the ball IN full uniform, with silver cuirass and
helmet (the latter bearing the spread eagle
perched on it), aud high jackbools; after ina.
king the tour OF the arena once at walking
pace aud then at gallop, they performed the
usual quadrIlle with precision and correctness
SAITH my informant. the figure of the mOuLine
ibeIag pecuharly successful. .l ..,...t
/ Then followed the Lancers' set of quadril es
ridden for the first time perha ps since It receive,
tnat name by Lancers, i.e, by officers OF. tina
regimenl; such OF them occupied the post
usually assIgnediO ladestn these quadrllles be
ing distinguished by bpws ofribbOns IN the Eng
/; + hgh colors bound ON the. arms, the gentlemen
! officers wearing Prussan bows. a..ua .4.
: The third qaadrilie was executed by 1he off
7 GERS of the ilassars OF the Gtftrd. Here tn
: red nnHurm brslded with gold, the Huagaria
boots aud close'fltIng pantuloon the red etli
e as hanging from The shoulder. The janty cal
o pacS, aud The iplunIesloI heron fsaIn wavin
] with the Eipld mpllsn. musl have UeeHreallyt
| brilliant sight. The arrangement of havih
= every couple Of dancing horses cors posed of
r dafk, and vi 9 lighter partner added 70 the e
fcet .ae- d4u~F. hsa7oslH gf1tsis O. 4lsa q %
81 TFHIseA ~ JULIEN
#'af o t%sN ven travw-,
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V A r [ f II [ E S.

A lIORsE SrORY.-The New York papers
chronicle tea accomplished by horse in that
city, which may lake rank with the exploit of
the Vermont mare, which the Post was so
pleased with as to give to his readers twice
On Monday afternoon runaway horse dashed
into The " El Dorado" porter house, in Tyron
row, and stumbling against sofa, fell down,
completely destroying it. lie soon rose, how
ever, and started toward thg bar, but changing
lis course, rushed against back window, and
rearing on his hind legs. dashed through, smash
ing glass sash, and everything in his way. He
ahghted on the flags below, having fallen the
distance Of about twenty feet, but was only
slightly injured After some difficulty he was
raised from the flags, when he deliberately
walked through The entry and up the steps of
the oyster saloon into the street, where he was
taken to his owner. Crowds of people have
been into the Ell Dorado to see the window, and
the leap has been considered marvellous.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

| 1t was the winter oils. Money was scarce
among business men. and bread was scarce
among the poor men One morning the paper
announced that Albert Hale & Co., one of the
largest firms of New York City. had suspended
payment.
The day following, young man, a stranger
entered the store and enquiie ed into their liabil
ties. the amount of stock on hand, &C., stating
that he had some money he would invest OF
good security, if he could accommodate them by
doing it. f+t+
Mr.. Hale, the head partner ofthe firm opened
his eyes in establishment.
Why, sir he replied we have tried for
weeks 10 raise money on our stock by offering
thousand of dollars bonds; but money can't be
had in the city just now, at any price. Ii you
could relieve Us of our present enbarassmenls,
we could return your money in few weeks,
with heavy per ceniage.'
Il am happy to say replied the stranger,
that have 1t in my power to help you, and
will cheerfully do so.'
Mr.. Hale, with tears in his eyes, grasped bis
hand and asked
ITO whom am indebted for this act of kind
ness =
Don't you know me" asked the stranger, us
he fixed his eyes upon him.
Il know you very we'll, Mr.. Hale. Don't
you remember the lrtleboy who went TO Brock
dale Academy, whom you used to call Rag
Bag! The last time you saw him you tore his
pantaloons from the knee to the ankle, and he
went sobbing home to his poor mother. | was
that boy, and have come all the way from
Boston to obtain my revenge.
Hale turned ghusty pale, as he buried his
fac n hi ha nds nd Sohhed like n HID
Il cannot-no. | will not touch the money
'Yes you WILL replied Walter, as he extern
ded his hand in friendly manner; sand from
tins time, will fnrget the past-and We will
be friends-yrs, friends who will always be
ready to lend each oiher helping hand. B t,
Mr. Hale, let me add if you have children,
teach them, by what you have learned OF my
experience, TO be kind 10 the poor
That eveaing, the papers announced that AL
bert Hale & Co, would be able in few days,
10 meet all their liabilities.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

CoREUPTToN AT WAsHINGToN.-The editor
Of the Chicago, Ills DGily Times. the leading
Democratic paper of that State, having recently
sojouFncd hve days at the national capital, pub
lishes Oh his rc,urn home a long editorial, CIV
ing terrible picture Of the prevalent corrup-
ton He says that personal and political de-
pravity never before had such a harvest as they
are now rrapng in the federal CITY; that Off
ces are broms ht just as openly the butcher
buys the beet intended for his customers that
that ottlce brokers have the run of the Senate
ante-c chamber, Of the departments, and the ex-
ecurIve mansion, and the actual sum of money
lo be pad for an office is pubilcly named, by
these brokers' and their clients, as the prices
of dry goods are named between a dealer of
such articles and his customers. There is a
good deal more in the Times, but this specimen
Will suiilce.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01
nTae Gift of Cab

George Stephenson, though one of the most
profound thinkers, like many other great men,
was frequently at loss for words to express his
thoughts.
'Sr Robert Peel. on more than one occasion,
invited Mr.. Stephenson 10 Draytnn lie re-
fused at first, from an Indlspnsiton to mix in
: fine company but ultimately went. On one
occasion an aniruuted Discussion took place be-
tween himself and DR. Buckland, on one of his
favorite theories as to the formation of coal /;
but the result was that DR.. Buckland, much
greater master ol tongue fence than Stephen
son, completely -llenced him. Next morning,
before breakfast, when he was walking ~ the
grounds deeply ponderlng, SIR William Folett
came up ID tsked what he was thinking about
Why, Sir William. | am thinking over that
argument had with Buckan last night. /
know | am right. and that If had only the
command of words that he has, I'D have beaten
+, m Let me know all about ~ said Sir
William, 'and I'll see what | can do for you.
The two sat dOwn IN an arbor, where the astute
lawyer made himself thoroughly acquainted
with The points of The case, entered luIo It with
the zeal of an advocate about to plead the dear
est interests of his client.
After he had mastered the subject, Sir Will
liam rose up, rubbing his hauds with glee, and
said, Now am ready for him. Sir Robert
Peel was made acquainted with the plot, and
adroitly introduced the subject Of the contro-
versy after dinner. The result was. that, 10 The
argument which followed, the man OF science
was overcome by the man of law, and SIR Rob
ert FolIett had at all points the mastery over
DR.. BuckIand. Nov, Buckland said he, Il
have poser for you; can you Tell Inc what Is
the power that Is driving that train? Well,
said the other, Il suppose it is one OF your big
engines 8 But what drives the engine -
sOh. very likely Il canny New Castle driver
'What do you say 10 the light of the sun 2
How can that beg 1T is nothing else.' said
the engineer 'it is light bottled up in, the
earth for tens of thousands of year--light alb
sorbed by plants and vegetables, being ncces-
sary for the Condensation of carbon during the
process of their growth, If it be not carbon il
another form; and now, after being buried il
the earth for long ages in fields of coal, that la
tent light is again brought forth and liberated
made TO work, as in that locomotive. for grea
human purposes Such an idea was more al
immediate Intuition OF genius, than the resul
of fmelhOdcal reasoning. -........ -.....
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

JUDGMENT OF SELF AND OTuERs.-How comes
It that we Judge so severely the actions we did
great while ago! 1t is because we are now
at proper distance, and look upon them with
an indifferent eye, as an those of another per-
son. The very objects which now employ US
much, aud The conduct we now Justify so
strenuousy, can%e say TINT the time will not
come when we shall look upon them as we now
do upon our tuilies OF ten or twenty years back
wards! Why can we not view ourselves, and
our behaviour, at all times in the same man
ner! TINS shows our partialIty for ourselves
IN most absurd light.-ErchQnge.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01
Written for the SmyI
ODE TO RING.
BY C. R. EVANS.

BY c. R. EVANS.
Hail! ever welcome season, again thou
Art returning; and my hearl, with joyous
Gratitude. doth greet thee al thy coming.
Of all the four, | prize thee most. because,
Thou rousesi sleeping natEre from her dull,
Icy sluiAber bringing forth her beaulles,-
Which by winters power had disappsared.-
TO refresh the eye, faligued by barren
Views. so cheorless to The sight.
o. who, that
Sees thy pleasing smile. or feels thy 5almy
Breath, but will with me exclaIm we cOme spring
love to note the change, as, day by day.
Thy genial warmth calls up some new delight
To fix my willing gaze; the fields Of wheat
The meadows, cloGhed with grass Of richest green
The trees, with buds just opening To The sun;
And all the flowers that decorate Gods
Earth, appearing, at the time appointed
BY HIM. to keep US in remembrance OF
That never-ending Spring, which, In His own
Good Ilme, shall come.
And we, whO mark the bir.h,
The death, and resurrection of the plants
And flowers, like them, are born TO die; but,
When ce to life shall be ag0in raised up.
IL we are meet. our Spnng shall never cease.
smYRsA, DEI.ss = g8 10 - @@s
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

MORE NICARAGUA VENTURES 1t appears
that the South has not yet relInqushed Near
aqua. According TO the New Orleans Delta,
the Legislature OF Alaba ma has churted the
Mobile and Nicaraoua Steamship Company"
with capital OF S500,000, to convey passen-
gers to Central America. The Della says that
he subscription list is SO far advanced that it
mas been resolved 10 commence operations in
June next, at which time steamship will be
placed on the route between Mobile aud San Ju-
an del NOrte. THUS the strife Of Kansas will
1e transferred to Central America, where civil
war is chronic disease, aa1 does not matterso
much as hpIe.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

I CRows JEwELs.--A European journal gives
a description of the portion of the crown Jew
els which have oeeu adJadged as belonging to
the kingdom Of Il mover, instead Of Great Bri-
tain, in the custody Of which they have beenriIl
quite recently. AS at present urranged, they
lie under glass case on table covered win
scarlet velvet, ID profilsely ornamented wnh
goIi. The Jewels consist Of an 'ornament Of
brfIiants somewhat larger than cr'}wh prce;
two EARRINGS, each c3mposed Of a single brIi-
Ian, of the size of small walnut |; an old dia-
mold tiara, consisting of nine joints, IN very
cid fashioned setting In The center the we'll
knowns Cumberland diamond, valued at $780,
0O0 Also, neckidce containing fifty single
stones each of them ii the size of a BEAN; two
bows, about four inches in diameter. incrusted
with brillidpts Of the size OF .peu pearl
necklace, broochs -, and sevesal other pIeces.-
The wh1!S are. valued AZ 10000 ihalers, or
abqai, s80o,ooo. S-.s !, - = . ~ Z -
GO gFof dsFs ,fe-aaF
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

o. Judge Hewitt was on the bench in the
Western District Of Missouri, and Col. Billings
vas trying case before him. The Judge over
ruled SO many exceptions of the lawyer that
lllngs got out of patience, and spoke so Sc
vcrely that the Judge at last demanded, in a
voice of thunder:
'What does the csunsel suppose | am here
for =
Colonel Billings looked sadly Disconnected,
scratched his head, thought moment and at
last, with a bland smile on his face, replied,
Il confess your honor has got me now.'
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01
FRAUD IN CorroN.-The Providence Jour

FRAUD IN COTToN.-The Providence Jour
nal states that the Southern planters are IN the
habit of sprlnkling their cotton with sand. which
not only increases the weight but Injuries the
machinery and deterorates the fabric. A
prominent Rhode Island manufacturer states
that lot of handsome cotton of high grade
which he lately opened, deposited nine pounds
Of sand per bale, under the picker. Besides
this there was. of course, sand that the picker
could not take out, and which went, more or
less, throughout the whole process of the manu-
iacture, grating upon the delicate machinery
and roughening the threads of the fabric =
What makes the matter worse, is the fact that
it is very difficult 10 recover damages for such
frauds, on account of the prejucces against
manufacturers at the South.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

MoRMONIsM IN PHILADELPHIA-Th Phila-
delphians, Just now, are not a little excited by
the discovery oi poiygamous adventurer there,
who has been marrying an extensive assort-
meDt of wlvcs,--soue accounts say, as many as
eight HIS name is Smith, a very scarce name.
He must be some relation TO Joe Smith, the
Mormon that was.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

somebody who wants boy. I'm goirg first,
10 see Mr. Brown, the man who visited our
school.and praised me SO, and I'm going to tell
him juNhow the scholars treated me, a nd perhapS
he will hire me to take care of his office. Then
mother, Ill read his books, and be lawyer, and
get rich, and build big house for you. Only
think of it, mOther!' And the, child's eyes
sparkled with HelIght at The idea.' 49,
The mother repliedto her child's enthusiasm
by sad smile.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

A VENTURE FOR FREEDox-A German, liv-
ing on the bottom lands Opposite Leavenworth
city. was arrested lately ou a chargeof having
robbed store Ut La Crosse, Wisconsin, last
sumner. and on searching his premises $1,000
worth of the booty was fouad in histrunk.l lie
was taken by the United States Marshal OF
Wisconsin, and sbackIed, and conveyed on IA
ST. amer down the Missouri river. On the way
as the steamer was running at foil speed, he
escaped by jumping overheard with two life
preservers, while the marshal had gone TO get
him a drink. Whether he survived or was
drowned, depends altogether upon the weight
Of his irons, ind the 1buoyancy Of the life pre-
servers. No sign Of him could be perceived in
The river, as it was night: 3 f4ai
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

The SLAVE TRADE-From ATril until De-
cember, lS57, twenty vessels have been taken
by the African Squadron, on proof or suspicion
OF being engaged in the slave trade. All but
one of these were American vessels, and all
were captured by British cruisers There were
944 captured in these vessels, of whom l62
died, aud the balance were emancipated by the
captOrs.
Smyrna times., 1858-04-01

MoRE TROUBLE IN KANsAs.-Since there
seems to be a chance of the men recovering
their freedom in Kansas, some of the women
there have struck for political privileges A
convent on of the strong minded has been held
at Moneka, at which they passed resolutions of
the ordinary tenor in such cases.