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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03
New odesus. January

New Orleans, January IS.
BY the Tennessee the Picsyune is in re-
ceipt 81 private adsices from the city Of
Mexico 10 the 18Th, being two weeks later
than pre,iouAy received. these sdyices
announce The bombardment Of the capital by
the opponents Of Comonfort. and desperate
conflict. whirh continued for several days,
resulting in the loss of over one hundred
lives. and the wounding Of large number
more. The persons who were in possession
Of the citadei and the converts Of San Do
mingo and San Augustine were the partisans
at santa Anna, whose recall to the Presidency
was loudly demanded. On the 18th. the Jay
previous to III. sailing Of the steamer, 4 truce
Tor twenty-four hours between the opposing
forces was agreed 10. At the last moment,
previous TO the sailing of the Tennessee, in.
telligence was received that the coalition
were marching upon The city. aud the civil
war had fairly begun.
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FROM KANSAS.

II. Louis Jan 81.
The Democrat has advices thar the people
Of Kansas have decided not to mem0rialize
Congress for an enabling act, but will pass
one for themselves. and frame a constitution
Ike that Of Topeka, and submit il for the &C
ceptance or rejection Of the people. Clarkson
passed through BoonviIle yesterday, with the
constitution aud official returns.
A gentleman from Leavenworth on the Goth
arrived this evening. in company Of the bear.
er OF dispatches from Calhoun TO the members
d the Cabinet. The tenor Of dispatchesaas
derived from the messenger. shows that Cal
hum has rejected the returns sent TO Den.
YER instead Of himself. as alleged under the
Lecompton Constitution.
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MUTINY-FIFTY COOLIES SHOT.

Boston, Jan. 90.
Letters received in this city by the stea-
mer Canada. dated Angler, Nov. %, report
that serious mutiny had occurred on board
the line clipper ship Kate Hooper. Captain
Jackson. lof Baltimore,l Bound from Hong
Kong TO Havana. with large number Of
coolies. The latter. il appears. for some
cause. broke out into mut,ny. at one time
got possession Of the lower deck, and three
times set the ship "n FIRE Capt. Jackson and
his officers. however. by their determined
actInn. finally ovrrpowered tie mutineers
and suppressed the flames. but not until they
were compelled TO shoot some fifty Of the
ringleadcrs.
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1 HAVE now in store, and shall keep constantly for
y sale low,
New Crop Sweet Molasses and Rice
Rio and other Cofiees, Sugars, best Vinegar
Nails, Blasting and Rife Powder and Fuse,
Common and English Dairy Cheese, &c. &c.
All kinds of barter taken for Goods, viz: Rags, old
Castings. Brass and Copper, Feathers Beeswa1, Corn
Wheat, Meal, Bran, Flour, Peas and Beans, Butter,
Eggs, Plank, Shingles, and Hides, and almost every
thing else
Settlements in all cases once year.
JAMES WEBB.
February2. 25-
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0ysTER BUSINESS or New YoRK.-The
number u persons employed in the oyster
business is etimated al from 6O.00u to rs,
900.
The boats engaged in il are valued at over
s6.00O.0O0.
Al least half the supply Of oysters come
from Virginia. either direct or as transplanted
from Princes Bay. South Of Staten Island. II
is estimated that 200 vessels, nf all sizes.
from AS 10 $50 tons. are engaged in the vm-
ginia oyster trade. IN connection with New
York city. The trade is most extensive.
from the beginning Of November to the FIRST oi
April. The heaviest sales Of Virginia oysters
are made in Catherine market aud Olive slip.
The total annual value Of the sales u
Virginia oysters. Including those 0btsined
from Princes Bay,) in this city. caaaot be
much under o.. 500, 900 OF 100000.
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WHY Will, YOU pELAyt

Why viii you neglect that disease which IL taking
sucl deep roo, and shich gives you warning by that
hacking cough, that you fast rpehng for eternity
Why encourage that pain IN the side, the raising d
blood those night swests. or thst difficult breathing
which silently whisper 10 your that something must
be done 70 save ysu from the grave Of the eonsump.
tive Why act 90 eselsssy BY permitting that disease
10 destroy your health end hasten you 10 the tomb from
whence no traveller ever YET rriufnedi
SILENCE THAT DREADFUL C0UGHi o.
deslh must carry ycu 70 your silent grave Why delay
~hilc here 10 ", hopel Consumption i caused by
impure hsmor % the blood being deposited IN u. cell,
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THs Cry or JEDDo. THE CAPITAL or JAPAN
The city Of Jesldo Is said 10 be. without
exception. the largest rity in the world. 1,
contains 100000 dwellings. and the un.
Paralieled number Of 5.O0O.O00 of people,
Some Of its streets are sixteen Japanese RID
IN length. which is equal to thirty Two Eng.
lish miles. The commerce Of Japan is i'm.
mense, aud the sea all along their coast is
covered with their ships. Their vessels are
laden in the Southern portion Of the empire
with rice, tea. coal. tobacco, silk. cotton and
tropical fruits, all Of which find market in
the North. and thrn return freighted with
corn. salt. oil. isinglass, and oiher produc.
tons OF the North, which find d market in
the South.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03

Coop TASTE IN DaEss.--A young lady in
one Of the leading circles at Washington was
compllmeated by gentleman on the simpli.
city and good taste Of her dress. at an even
Ing party. She replied: Il am glad you like
my dress Il cost just eleven dollars. and |
made every stitch Of 1t myself When our
young ladies pride themselves upon the home
manufacture and cheapness of their attire,
instead OF the expensive aud foreign impor-
taton, we shall have fewer broken fathers
and husbands.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03

GoLD.--Considerabir excitement vas lately
caused al 0ntonagon by the arrival 81 part,
of Indians irnm the head. waters of the Men.
emin.e river, bringing with them remark bly
rich specimens Of guild bearing quartz. They
represent that the country was rich in the
sane species Of mineral. Same of the lead
ing min'ngnen ef 0ntonagon, after examining
the spec imens. Termed an agreement With the
Indians to guide them to the place from
which they procured the specimens. and also
90 keep the msttera secret for the present.
The heavy SHOWS which have fallen will, per.
haps. prevent the expedition from reaching i,
destination this tall.
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s t T a V G d

I,R0Mihe subscriber. IL Edgecombe county. on sun.
day The 81 inst, TWO BAY MULES-one 4
horse, The other mare mule. said mules we're bought
by L. d. MacNsir from Nj. simpson Lalla. near Dur.
hams Depot. 10 Orange county. and are supposed TO
have made their way back il they have not been lsken
upon The road leading from rarborough via Louisburg
10 Orange county.
Any person who has taken them Up, and who will
address The subscriber at arborough 10 that eject will
he literally rewarded. Any information concerning
them will be thankfully rece vel.
JOSEPH A. BAKER
Tsrbofopsh, January IS. 2i-iw
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Culinary.

Died, in this county. on Sunday evening the 81 Of
January, Mrs. FASSr Dopsos. wiie Of Mr.. VIM. Dod-
son, aged - years. The subject Of this notice leaves
three small children, besides large circle Of friends
and relatives 10 their iHcparable loss She de.
parted this life with the blessed hope that now this
her earthly tsbernscle was dissolved, she had home
not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
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DEN T AL NOTICE.

nR. BASON, Dentist, will take great pleasure
in attending the Medical, Surgical or Mechanical
Treatment Of the MOUTH and TEETH, Of as many
as think proper TO favor him with their professional
calls through the Post Offices at Chapel Hill HILLSIDE
rough or Hsw River, At the earliest opportunity.
February 25-4w
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HillsbOrOugh Female Academy,

HIS Institution will be opened on he 18th instant
under the charge of Miss SARAH ]. HUNT AMI
Miss SALLY X. NASH, who will give instruction II
all the branches Of education usually taught in schools
Of this kind. The Rev. DR.. CURTIS has accepted &C.
neral supervision of the Institution and will give il such
attention as occasion may require It is the desire and
purpose OF the Trustees to make this first class Semi
nary Tor young Ladies' and they will endeayor TO secure
for those sent from abroad comfortable home and
finished education. Our town ii recommended Fur rs
heallhfulness and for its intelligent society, in which
advantages not surpassed by any place in the State
Tuition in English department, Sla SIS
Music, Drawing, Painting, Ancient and Modern
Languages, al the usual extra advances
Board including Washing Fuel and Lights can be
had ~ respectable families for from $40 10 SI2 SO per
month"; Cor. CAD. JONES. Chairman,
Hos. FRED. NASH.
HoN. VIM. A. GRAHAM,
WIN. H. BROWN,
=. b. RUFFIN,
w. I. STRAYHoRN, Secretary.
January2. 2l26w
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WRITING SERsoSs.-A theological student
once asked the late DIR. Richards how many
sermons ! man could write in a week. ~
said the doctor 10 reply, he is FIRST. rate man
he will writeione; il about medincrity in point
OF talent. he will write two and that he had
been acquainted with some men who could
write half Dozen
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03

They have new chimney in France, in.
vented for the consumption of wood. instead
Of coal. by the Parisians. IL consists Of a
mere pipe. into which the log. Of wood are
thrown. and beneath which the FIRE is lighted
This c"ntrisance produces 50 much heat that
the apartment j. thoroughly warmed during
the day. and at night the logs completely
charred. but not consumed. are Withdrawn
IN the state Of charcoal. and will sell for
double the price Of wood in It's natural
state. This chimney is the invention of a
Monsieur Renaud. and much il expected
from u on the score of economy. The same
idea Is being applied 10 steam. using coal.
which turns to coke. as il works wilhou:
smeke sr ashes Of any kind. by means Of a
revolving rylln'ler beneath the furnace.
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THE NEw YoaK UsrRY Laws.-There !.
:. LII 49,. IL. A.. VI

THE NEw YoaK UsuRY LAws.-There !.
bill before the New York Legislature, o.
which the following is the substance:
Section I. No grant. transfer. bond. note
bill OF exchange. contract or agreement. foI
losn or forbrarance Il any money. good.
or things IN action. shall be void By reason
ofany paying or receiving or agreeing to pay
such rate u interest a. the parties may agree
upon.
Sec. 2. That IN all cases where the rate oI
interest is not mentioned. il shall be deemed
and taken At the rate Of per cent.
Sec. 8. No mere than 7 per cent. 10 be
charged on any judgment RENDERED alter date
Of redition.
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ORANGE COUNTY.

We are requested to give notice that meeting Of
the Democratic citizens Of Orange county will be held
at the Masonic Hall 10 Hillsborough, on Tuesday Of
February Court to appoint delegates to the Democratic
State Convention. A full attendance is desired.
February 2. 25-
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Riches NOT HAPPISEss.--1he late Stephen
Hirard. OF Philadelphia, when surrounded
with immense wealth. and supposed 10 be
taking supreme delight in its accumulation,
wrote this to a friend:
AS to myself. | live like galley slave.
constantly occupied. and often passing the
nigh. without sleeping. am wrapped up in
labyrinth Of affairs, and worn out with
Cares. do not value fortune. The love Of
labor is my highest emotion. When rise
IN the morning. my only effort is to labor so
hard during the day. that when night comes
may be enabled to sleep suundly."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-02-03

CntsA..-The China Overland Trade Re-
port. dated Hong Kong, November 18th,
gives some interesting particulars Of move
ments there. II sayst
The British force when concentrated will
consist Of two line Of. battle ships, ten lrig.
ates. seven sloops, aud about twenty nun .
bcatsi two or three thousand marines in adj.
dition artillery, sappers and miners, a few
hundred troops of the line, and one thousand
Chinese trained coolies. IN addition to which
tis said that one thousand French marines
are to accompany the British force. Every
thing. however, is kept SO prof,un secret
that much has to be left to conjecture. The
force is in the highest state Of discipline and
efficiency, the utmost confidence te;ag uni
versally and deseryedly reposed Goth on The
Earl Of Elgin and Sir Michael Seymour.
The former still continues 20 live a6oat in
the Ava, which steamer il was intended
should proceed to Calcdtta with Gen. Ash.
burnham. the Earl Of Glgin taking the head.
quarters as his residence; but this arrange,
ment has been altered during the last lew
days. IL IS rumored that q anton will be as.
saulted on the 25th. The Chinese seem very
lax IN their preparedness for defence, and the
opinion seems to be gaining ground that the
city viii captulate. II is also rumored with
son.c degree Of cretainiy that the Chinese
niade oyertures to negotiate through the
French embassy. Commissioner Yeh him
sell has evinced no Symptom whatever Of
vacillation. Foreign ships have been char.
tered by the Chinese Government"
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last winter, caused. doubtless, BY the rot
Hams, shoulders. pork, -four. sugar. lard,
molasses, &C.. are much cheaper than they
were year ago. A dollar to-day will pur-
chase as much food as dollar and half
would have bought in January s57.
Troy (N " paper.
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LAND FOR SALE.

4 Will olet kt sale tSaet Of Land containing
23s Acres, ying nine mile. cas-; of Hillsbofoueh.
aljoining The lands 81 William Cam, Chesley p.
Wsfcn aud others. Il sa convenient STAND Jr busi.
mes Of almost any kind-f1r store tavern, black.
smith shop.o tan yard public roads run through
the land. one from Hshorouh 90 otofj. the other
ifom Milton TO bufham's Depot. There Is on a
good Dwelling House. store House, 6r.. and tao
convenient Springs. About thirty acres Il the lsnd IL
CLEARED The rest i uood l1nd. AL pefs0as 9isug 10
huS stIl plciss call upnn The land can be glt On
reasonable terms; u | am not pushed Or money
will give good time 10 ~, iar Il.
JuDA L. DUNSAGAN.
Oriohsf 20. a.
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ALAMANCE CoUNrY.

A meeting Of the Democratic citizens Of Aamance
county will be held In Grabam on Thursday Of next
As nance County Court, TO select candidates for the
Legislature, and to appoint delegates 10 the Democratic
State Convention. A full attendance is desired.
February 2. 25-
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n o T TIC

" y Y II.
HAVING at the late Term OF Orange County Court,
4 qualified as Executors Of the last sill and tesla.
ment Of William Cain, deceased, notice Is hereby
given 10 all persons owing said estate to come forward
sud make payment and those having claims sssins,
mus present The same properly authenticated, within
The time prescribed ~ law else this notice will be plead
Cd in bar thereof THIS ith December, 1857.
JAMES Y. CAIN,
TODD R. CALDWELL. 1T 10
December o. is-3m
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ladies, RETEEAT.

MRS. BfRNES, FEMALE PHYSICIAN,
i6s Thompson. nrsi Blserker street. New Ygfk.
ATTENDS femiiss during Their confinement. aud
- treats al diseases peculiar 10 her se1. she has
eommOlious rooms Coz ihe accommodation Of her pa.
uons. snd patent sppaatus 70 assist nature. g.
male pill, safe and sure remedy fof al distractions,
ssnl W mail will iuli directions on receipt Of g. she
hes also rsssdy fog Pss, sad ssIuabls isvIgo
isllnt esfdisI.
Jsassry .. al-ir
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SALE OF SLAVES.

UY virtue 81 deed heretofore made hy Waller A.
- Thompson. 70 secure Andrew Mickle and Others,
The undersigned will. at Chapel Hill. upon sATUR.
DAY The 3Oih instant expose 20 sale 10 the highest
bidder NINE VALUABLE SLAVES.
The terms made known upon the day Of sale.
J. R. HuTCHlNS, Trustee.
January 10. 22-,Js
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N OIL GE.

A IL persons indebted 10 the sie firms Of LONG &
"a CAIN. and JAMES z. CAIN, mus, call and sci.
ie either ~ cash note Or The accounts will be pot
out far collection.
The books are 70 NJ founi Al The Drug Store. NJ.
J. q. WEBB. will attend TO them when am absent
JAMES r. CAIN.
Janusty o.. 24-
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NOTICE.

TICE.
IN FRIDAY the 18th Of February. shall sell to
the highest bidder, for cash. the tract Of Land on
Tie south side q Emo river, formerly owned by John
w. Chambley. adjoining John Hopkins and others.
The tract contains by recent survey 23s acres, and
Is well adapted TO tie various crops grown 10 that sec.
ton Of country. to wit: Corn, Wheat Tobacco, &c.
The sale will take place the premises al O'Clock
]. S. feathers.
South Lowell, Ian. IS. 23-5w
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TnE MIsSK RuLE BatL-The weight Of
the Minnie ball il abeut one and hall Gun.
ees, and the weight Of powder f,r charge IS
about one-lcnth a. much. The cartridge Is
50 constructed that encased IN paper, aud
CREASED by dipping il in isllow. itsliPs easily
into the barrel till il arrives at the charge.
In this respect the Minnie has greatly the al.
vantage ~ saving Of time aud labor Of forcing
down the ball with the ramrod. These balls
have range d ten hundred 10 twelve hun.
bred yards. with an elevated " back sight
perfectly within the command ~ the marks.
man. aud just as easily used ssany shot range
or point blank shot.
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FEMALE COLLEGE.
Notice for Settlement,

A LL accounts made during the last year are no,c
- due. Aswe template change in business this
spring the accounts and notes Of The pas years mu.t
be necessarily closed with cash BY our next February
court, J. G. TURRENTINE & SON.
January I, 1858. 81
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Money Wanted!

EVERY body call and ssus. must hsve settle
~ menis once year. JAMES WEBB.
January 6. al
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seven miles beloW Hill.bofoagh OF Emo nstcfailins
water power. slso The Store touse. and sll The out
Houses for hands. with - seres Of Land. The Fac.
tory Is IN eood ofe running icn leoms and two hun.
ted sndIes aud III necessary machinery for working
The same. EeoI many oihsf articles helonging 70
said Mills will also BE- sold for cash.
&. ". LiTiMER, Trustee.
Jspv,tv 10, 60 us
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R E M OV Al.

'f'HE subscribers having re.fed the store formeriy
= occupied by STEPHEN MOORE, would be pleas
ed TO see their friends and customers al their new place
Of business. Give Us a call.
]. e. rURRENTINE g. son.
January 81. %
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SoxE DHFERHscE.- winter hides sold
in the streets AZ eight cents ponnd-they
now sell for four cents. shecpskins year
ago sold at ~ each they now sell al prices
vary ing from Ga cents 10 81. Leather in a
year has fallen about ia cents a pound.
Mutton, which lsst year sold for Q cents a
pound, now selis for and 6 cents. Butter
was 81 cents, IL now sells Cor 10 70 20 cts.
Potatoes are little desrer than they we're
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Female Institute.
LEASBURG, N. C.

LEASBURG, N. C.
sHtiE twenty fifth session OF this School will open
on WEDNESDAY the 10Th of February, 1858,
aud close the last week in June next, with public exe-
cses
TERMS PER SESSION.
Board including Washing, Fuel, Light, &c, per ses-
sion, $40 90
Tuition in The various English Branches $40 TO Is 90
latin, Cheek, French, each IS, 5 Oh
Music on the Piano and Guitar, each $50, 20 90
French Embroidery, Leather Work and other
ornamentals each s 90
incidental expenses Tor the academy, SO
Music is taught 10 scientific and systematic method,
aording peculiar advantages those who wish 10 learn
1t thoroughly Ladies who wish 10 review their music
or to acquire rapidly the art of teaching il, can
have their lessons multiplied and practice twice
day, the charge being proportional. Particular alten-
ton paid TO time The ar Of lingering and The forma-
ton OF chords There six panoes 10 constant use
for the School, that there will be ample time for pu-
piisi practice. Students charged from the time Of
entrance propoltonaey and payment due at the close
OF the session.
SOLOMON LEA. Principal.
Janury 6. 2i-4w