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Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
give us another daily in Newbe
Prize Stories.

We find the following liberal inducement tc
literary effort in the last Greensboro Times
those familiar with the =" a single horseman
might have been seen,'' 61c.-style, should pitch
in:
The publishers of the Times propose giving
800. 90 in prizes for the three best Original Sto-
ries, scenes laid in America, which may be re-
ceived by them between this and the 18th OF De-
cenber.
For the best Story 500 90
For the Second best so 90
For the third best ------- 50 90
These prizes Will be awarped the 18th OF Dccem-
Der, il Stories are received TO Justify award
The length OF the stories, and the Subjects provi-
ded they Of a moral character will be left to
the writer Three impartial Judges viii make the
awards, and to shun all appearance OF coIlnsion,
manuscripts should be mailed to the publishers
of The Times, marked 'i'rize Story" and the
name of the writer should be sealed in a seperate
envelope.
NIEETiNG OF BANK DIKECToR>.-Ibe Directors elect
ed4ior the Bank of Commerce met Friday even
ing and elected A. T. Jenkins, Esq, President, and
Dr. j. A Guon, Cashier of that institution. Ger
taInly in our judgment better selections could
have been made. The Bank we suppose viii be
put i'll operation at an early day.
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
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SPIRl fS-SaIes ve-teEaeTy afternoon Of lO0 bbls.,
and this morning 30 bbls. at 42tc p gallon.
ROSIN-I5OC bbls. Common sold yesterday at 81
90 ~ 3l0 ibs This moning $50 bbs. Ut Same price,
and 800 bbis., No l at s. 80 y Dbl.
BACON-Sae this morning of goo lbs. n. c. cur
ed at II &c. Z tb. for hog round.
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 20, 1859.
he News.

/ The democratic State Convention ior New York
in session at Syracuse las week, certainly had
hot time. We copy from dispatches to n. York
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

9I4ItiiI oItlt'Is, III7 nave TO be ldid.
{ IBEEswAx, s.e-s.-..s r. Virgin 10 a GO
z s. 90 yellow Do ) Is 20 90
2 1CQ lbs. 30 a 90 Tar 2 Dbl j % a 6 90
/ Backs PM Z co 900 20 In order. 0 90 a 90
BARRELs, Sps- Turp ca, Pitch do o 90 q SO
/ % hand,--1 75 go 90 Rosin. p , Sd a3 90
New % 90 az co Do No > o 90 al 30
/ CANDLES, T fb. Do No 8. 80 40 90
| Ialow,- ---16 IS Spirits Turpentine
! Adamantlne,22 = a % y gan-----4l q 90
/ Sperm, - 10 q 80 Narnish. gal 81 a CO
/ COFFEE, , 10. Nails = 10
/ IagTayra, I3 a i3! Wronolt 10 q -.
! St DomincoII a III Lin Iinseed ralW4 rawgO a 90
COTTON, = ID III q OO Boiled do 90 40 ca
/ CorToS BA3GISG, Train " 80 sa TO
2 yard la q co / Reid whalel co a 90
CorS bb s. = 50 Pa IN Nrrs In Go co @i q -
= ba-bsI, 90 90 FSn1rfrz s~sst. G'S@s'' co 80
DoMESTIcS, Irish ---- 90 n 81
Sheetg = yd a 12l do = bh2 50 a3 90
farn, 7 10 uu a 20 Provisions T. h
EGGs, /, toz III q 90 n c Bacon
tb.,5.-;--45 a 50 Middlings, i0s q II
T FMnets g 90 40 60 i,'i&5n H"g Round. 10 a co CO
.Muckerel, 10 q 90 rWe-teru Bacon,}
n Car. . 0 90 20 90 SI0Ujj+Ts . = 40
FLOUR, y. G. y bhl., \ { Lard .-l23 q l3
20 30 a. 60 West Il do.--l1Ia -
GUNNY BAGS. IA q SC Cute~e.l a IL
GCANo, Peruvian, PoRk, or u ib @ :
L4xR PlAsrr9 City Ness, il @ 10 90
20 b. 81 N Il, o5 - a q =. =.
Nsa-H N-ts' Q 30 no Fulton
Oats, ---s} y Oa MaF+et,- % U0Q00 60
Peas. Cow - Q % PorLrI,Y.
10, Blk =, 90 a W CmickeIs
Wheat. Il, . a 90 Ive-30 a 90
Rice clean, u co dca, 30 a 90
HIDES, t ID. Turilevs IL 625 a IS
Green. ) q 90 DO dead, fb 10 q 90
Dry, II q % SHEKP, y head
Eastern. i 20 a / . Mutton, Il Is S2 90
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODs!.
"a Spring OF 1859.
~ L n D 4 i 7 L :

q Z = \ Z 7 4 i l. Z Y
Invites the attention OF the Public to has Large
Stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS,
and
PRINTED DRESS GOODS
Iantles, Scarts, Embroideries, Trimmings &c, &c.
Also, very Superior Stock of
Boots, Shoes and CATERS, NAttines, Trunks Hats
Gloves, Jewelry, WillowWare, &c.
Also, q fine Assortment of
Cloths, Casslmeres, Nestings Cravats, &c.
My Stock is Large New and wellassorted, and
viii be sold a; moderate prices.
Particular Attention gwen to Orders.
Brick Store, Pollok street, Newbern, n. c.
April II
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

NEwBERN zAs CCMPANY-The Stockholders of
the Newbern Gas Company met at the Court House
Saturday hight and determined to Increase the
capital stocA OF the Company to So, 600, and ac-
cordingy ~ .rder passed and books were
opened at to- store of W. II. Oliver &c, yes
terday, for that purpose. Now that it has been
pretty well 4scdrtained that the stock will pay, we
doubt not bus many capitalists, who stood aloof at
first will be lea ger to invest. -
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
" CAPE GIRARDEAU, Sept. ), 1893.

Eds. Com :-Since enclosing you tHe Iel5er 75, {
Gene1al Euung, Of this place, to senator II 4Joe9a
relevant to the Charleston ConVentlonii ! nay N
zen enough of his answer to SAID letter 70 leal
f6 That the Judge has intimated to has eloqueel
friends in these parts, that If the ConRenelo a
should select another than himself, ne W4h ne q
independent Candidate, This VIII not SUI sua pa,s aL
you much, l presume. His recent leI'els 60 q,
Conversation have exhibited strong premIsolnIitor
symptoms ofthis doveopement. Such is theae5e sl.a
mined and iuexorable devotion of his trlenast "a
a stormy time may be anticipated in the cav
ton You at liberty to make WhateFeI ps use
this you may see fit
Yours, respectfully, &c
"a. ?. JOHNSON.
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
NEWBERN PRICES CURRENT.

- It should be understood that our quotation,
generally represent the wholesale price IntiIrg u
small oruers, higher rates have TO be paid.
BkEswA1 ~ 4 40 kiTgin.-3 10 q 90
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
no POST MASTERS.

All Post Masters will please acl as Agents
for the Weekly Progress.
One Copy one year- IN 50
Ten Copies one year one oficc 70 5s
Twenty COpies one year to one office 90 OF
Must be paid in advance in all cases..
Amy Post Master other person scndins
JUS club of 30 or more, to one Office. vii
be satffled 10 the paper one year gratis.
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
Died Saturday.

After a brief and somewhat stormy existence
the Daily Delta died in this town at l 0 clock
on Saturday last. The following extract from the
last issue tells its own tale:
| '' In order to make the necessary arrangements
mir On
pu blication be suspended A few days, and in ac-
Ecordance Herewith this paper is the last number
we shall issue in Newbern This issue we send
Ito all subscribers, both Daily and Weekly
TO whom our next number viii be supplied from
salisbury. .. -.
EAccording to custom it is. doubtless. expected
hat we should here extend parting word. Well,
aet feeling much in the mood for poetry to-day
~e1shall not write any heart sick and eye-watered
eIiusion. A few simple words must suffice.
2fIhe fifth of next month will conclude the sixth
mouth since we commenced the publication of the
u ta. 1t commenced upon our own respon-
s5blities, and it is now being changed upon our
dNn responsibilities. We have not only Iaborcd
Constantly and earnestly both day and night. bat
We have made nothing i'll a pecuniary point of
view"
Now this is somewhat calamtous and when
taken in connection with the unprecedented circn-
fation of hich this paper boasted only few days
stgo, it is somew hat strange. While then we are
solnewhat surprised to learn that it did not pay,
We brt regret for its proprietor's sake that
such is the fact.
#R1r, Muse, the proprietor of the Delta" has
been resident of Newbern since his oyhood
and he is highly esteemed by its citizens, and we
know we but Express the sentiments of the entire
ssssalr1unjt5 alilen re wish him success and hap
plpe..s n - ~ io'ne. n
T!e Progress is now the clone star upon the
watch tower, where it expects to remain a vigi-
aot sentinel in behalf of Newbern ald Craven
county and all their interests, not forgetting the
,utes it to other sections and to the entire
State.
SVho will give us another daily in Newbern?
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

RELIC ioUSs2 ETlvAL.-The revival at the NetI0-
dist Church IN this place continues to progress with
increasing interest. 1t has been going for ten or
twelve days, Ind some twenty-five thirty persons
have made professions, principally young gentIemel.
and ladies, Ga Sunday night last, the house was
Iellsely crowded with Il very Intelligent and exceed
ingy attentive audience, who listened, for al hour
or more apPsrently, with the deepest interest," to
one OF Rev. Mr., Brents most practical we'll timed
and earnest dacourses. At the close Of the address,
in the absence of the slightest degree of external ex
citemen, the invitation for mourners was given and
promptly responded to by some twelve or fifteen
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
EEoVAmn AssoCgArEoN. PhiIndlc.

Il Ph5a. 4 BeI tvolent Institution established
by Special Endownr at for the Relief of the Sick and
Distressed, afflicted with Virulent and Epidemic Dis
eases.
In times of Epdencs, it is the object of this Insti-
tuition to establish Hospitals to provide Nurses Ply
scians, Clothing, Food Medicines &c, for the sick
and destitute, to take charge of the orphans Of de
ceased parents and minister in every possible way
to the relief of the afflicted and the health of the pub
lie at large. 1t is the duty OF the Directors sh
times. t. u Asssvx,ually the infected distri
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

DOrGI.AS AZ AN INDEPENDENT CAHDIDATE =
The indications that Douglas. in case of failing
to cocrca the Charleston Convention into glV
;nor him 4 REGULAR nomination, Will as an IL
donandent Democratic candidate. confrme
by the following communication IN t"e ein'i
matt Commercial The letter OF General odngl
ferrcd to. recommended douglas to run on
own hook: 80
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20
sse News.

the Sabbath Demonstration has come off
Il ard t,s'. proved {5l"Fe, a, We fs!s 3 sps33
= The so-calf~aSrc Sunday demonstration, at tie
German Garden, Ia, the Bowery, last evening,
was, were sure it would be, a failure Not
more than two Thousand persons were present. all
told-a number which, our reporters assure us, is
only about double the average that are 10 be found
there beerdrinEing, ON ordinary occasions, every
evening during the week. The speakers were
partly German and partly EQoIish; and we do
not intend any attront to the ora;prs when add
that they were men whose names have little or no
weight IN this community. ~
So then this is the sum total of a fort1ight's
drumming up of all the elements of ,uposition to
the Sunday laws. The result ought to convince
every intelligent German among u.s. who has hith-
erto been beguiIed into a support of this anti
Fourth Commandment moycme ut, under mis-
taken apprehension that a quiet Sunday vas a
great harl lSEip Il great "tyraunv' that he is
the wrong track, and that the sooner he swifsh-
off ON the same road with law and order, the
better. TAis IS the whole philosophy Of the matt
ter Numerically. the relative position Of our No
Sunday friends to the rest Of the conu!llIity V may
be fairly cxhIbitcl thus:
Population Of the city. say----------S 500 00O
No Sunday 1lectlng 2.000
Majority for sunlay-- 708, 900
The Moruous continue their d,prodations of
thee :entilcs in Utah. II the Government means
to DO anything think the first step should be
TO hang Brigham Young and the other leaders.
yhe \. y, Express says
How lon%,-Yea, how long, viii Uncle Sam
forhcar with Mormon criminals and Mormon i'm
pudcucc? Hcber kimDaIl, now see. is defy
ing the Government, and his followers are shoot
ing down American citizens, because they have
dared to reveal their crimes in open court. Must
there be a repetition of those scenes of outrage
winch have been enacted by Mormon hin elngs
3mng the past few years in Western wilderness,
hc1os- the powers that be" wake up to a stsrn |
prrfon ance of their duty? If So the blood Of
the Il TNke nlal, their cam. -.
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

authorized tic 1nsufing SurgeSgH = al dstl pIoq
and medical aid to persons suffering under Chrome
Diseases of vruent character, arising from abuse
of the physical powers mai treatment the effects Of
drugs, &c. &c.
Various Reports and Tracts on the nature and treat
ment of Chronic Diseases by the Consulting Surgeon,
have been published for grattous distIibution and
will be sent free of charge to the afflicted.
Address, for Report OF treatment DIR. j. SKlLl.IN
No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
BY order of the Directors,
EZRA D. HEARTWELL PreS5
GEO. FAIRCHILn, Secy
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

Of pardon hfeSsfv hour OF II o'clock. The ex-
ercses closet little before twelve, ard the whole
number of c$1verts for the night, we understand,
was about twelve.
DIR. Deems arrived in town and oficiated for Mr..
Brent last night. He remains today and will proba
bly, preach tc.aght The revival seems to increase
u interest
Newbern weekly progress., 1859-09-20

After brief and somewhat stormy existence
the g Daily Delta " died in this town at / clock
on Saturday last. The following extract from the
last issue tells its own tale:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
| KEW Sic NorLn.-Deacon W

| KNEw SHE WoULD-Deacon W was
a staid and honest deacon iu one of the interior
towns in this State, who had vein of DRY
caustic humor in his composition. Tae dea-
con had hoy Of some dozen summers. who
was somewhat inclined to be little ugly when
not under the parental eve In schools eSpe-
cially, John was a source Of constant annoyance
to the teacher. Oae day the mistress punish
ed him for some misdemeanor, aud John went
home crying, to enter his complaint, and told
his father the mistress had whipped him.
What :" exclaimed the deacon, eIeYating
his eyebrows, e been whipped ?"
Ya-a.aS couldn't help it."
Well, John, you little rascal, you 60 to
school tomorrow, and if Miss - undertakes
to whip you agin you Just pitch in don't let
a woman whip you if you can help it, Don't
take any stick to strike with but We NAV
strike, scratch, bite, aud kick as much as yer
a'mind to-
The next day the boy went to school, ard
embolfened by the permission given by his ia
ther. was soon brought out before the tribunal
of violated rules The teacher undertook to
correct him. The result was that John got
most unmerciful troancing and was thoroughly
subdued When be went home TO his father
crying
Well, dad. got an awful bad licking to-
day"
What :" said the old deacon, have you
let that woman whip you sgin :"
Ya-a-as,' whimpered John. kicked
her, and struck her. aud ct her all coald, but
the hmmei me orfully.n
" Aha !" chuckIed the humorous old dea-
con, "yol ternal little fool, | knew she would,
and she'll give you trouncing every time she
undertakes it. and ] advise you 20 behave your
self iE .Oture" John began TO have sone per
ceptioa Of bis fathers motive, and ever af:eE
ses sadaer and wiser boy
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Es- The customers of a certain cooper in a
town out West caused him vast deal Of vex-
alton. by their saving habits and persisting in
getting all their old tubs and casks repaired,
and huTin- but little Hew work
/ stood H. however said he, until one
day oil Sam CraJtrer brought ia an old "buug
hole" 10 which he said he wanted new har-
rel made. Then quit tie business in dis
gust -
Ezs- 4 lady called on a witty friend who
vas hot al home, ana finding the piano dusty.
wrote upon il slaGcrE. The next day they
met, aud the lady said " called on Fou yes
terday" Yes, saw yonr card on the piano"
bT MI Timothy rou remind me Of a bar
one'er that Is filed with nothing in the uprer
story Divine Almira, +" DeekIy replied the
adorer, ''in thanking yOl for that compliment.
let me remind YOU that YOU occupy my upper
story entirely"
a1- Are yo1 near sighted. Miss - saida
impertiBeut fellow, 10 a young lady that aid
not choose 10 recognize him Yes, at this
distance can hardly tell whether yoa are
pig or PuPPy
a|Lady Mary WortIev No1,szue SAYS that
the only thing which recoaciles her 10 being
woman Is. that she vill Eeyer be obliged 10
-zryy oae.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
AMERICAS NoBLEMEN.

The noblest men know on earth,
Are men whose hands are brown with toll
Who. backed by no ancestral graves,
Hew down the woods and till the soil,
And win thereby prouder fame.
Than follow king or warriors name.
The workingmen, whate'er their task.
To carve the stone or bear the hod-
They wear upon their honest brows,
The royal stamp and seal of God
And brighter are the drops of sweat
Than diamonds in 4 coronet!
God bless the noble workingmen,
Who rear the cities of the plain,
Who dig the mines and build the ships.
And drive the commerce Of the main,
God bless them, for their swarthy hands,
Have wrought the glory of ali lands.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
TOWANDA: :
Thursday Morning, July IA, 1859.
ssIstteo qoetrg.
SUNDAY MORNING.

Again my father do come
Unto thy hallowed house of prayer,
To sit in my accustomed place
With the dear people Of thy care.
And as gratefully recount
Thy mercies manifold TO me,
Who am unworthy of the least,
This is my only cry TO thee:
If have anything of good,
Any least spark of light within,
That is not wholly darkened yet
BY the great blackness Of my sin;
Oh patient and long suffering Lord,
Descend in mercy from above,
And ian it to 4 living flame
With the soft breathing Of thy love-
PHEBE CAR
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Visit to the Farmers High School.

We last week visited the Pennsylvania
Agricultural College. The Manager, Mr..
Naring, and his assistant, Mr. Gilliland, had
the kindness to shew US over the most attrac-
tive parts of the farm which contains 400 acres
all in one field and upon which great deal of
labor has already been performed. The nursery
contains inHumerab!e trees, shrubberv, &c,
from different parts Of the globe They are
planted in families. Mr. Waring pointed out
10 US 60 different kinds of willow trees, and
this novelty will be found among all the trees
aud shrnbbery on the farm, some to the num-
Der of 10, 20, 60, 100 and perhaps 2O0dffer-
kinds. The wheat field contains 100 different
kinds Of wheat-what feast for the eyes of
farmers This is also the case with other
kinds of grain. Seeds are brought from all
parts Of the world, for the sake of experiment.
ang, so that farmers may learn which kinds
are the best suited to our soil, and which are
the most productive. Persons desiring any Of
the different varieties of the products of this
model farm, such aS ornamental or fruit trees.
Shrubbery, seeds. or grain, can in time get them
at the Institution. The barn and workshops
belonging TO the college, have a great many
objects OF interest. The main building is only
about one-thrd completed it is five stories
high, built Of stone and makes a very mpos-
ing appearance, We were conducted through
the post-olice, library, and readiug-room. tho
latter containing newspapers from all sections
of the State, for the benefit of students The
philosophical apparatus is complete. The in-
Stitutoa numbers l03 students more con-
tented and happy looking set we never saw,
aud we felt as though We could always be
among them. Students are required to labor
o. the farm three hours each day, which they
do in classes whilst there, one set engaged in
planting beans, another at narrowing, others
blowing, &c; and Mr. Waring assures Us that
they are always ready and willing TO perform
the labor assigned them, and do it cheerfully.
This speaks well for them. and is 4 promising
omen Mr.. Whitman IS Professor Of Natural
Sciences and we feel assured that this impor-
tant station is filed by the right man Every
farmer in the State should visit the Agricul-
tural College. All are welcome, aud have the
privilege Of going over the farm and through
the buildings, but can not expect to have any
of those connected with the management go
with them, as the number of visitors is too
great, and it would require all their time. We
hope the institution will 90 on, as the com
mencemcnt bids fair to make It all its friends
could dc>ire.-AaronsbuTg Berichter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

along Into that long reach Of cliffs. aud in u
moment filed it with one mass OF waves Huge
agitated clouds Of foam rode on the surface of
the blood.red torrent. An army must have
been swept off by that food. The soldiers
perished in a moment, but high upon the cliffs,
above the sweep of destruction. were the coy
enanters. men, women, and children, uttering
prayers to God .unheared by themselves, in that
raging thunder
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

TIE. RIGHT BIRD,-0dd and good is old DR..
Nichols, who formerly practiced medicine
As the fee calls did not come fast enough to
please him. he added an apothecary's shop to
his business, for the retail OF drugs and medi-
cincs. He had great sign painted to attract
the wondering eyes of the villagers, and the
doctor loved To stand n front of the shop aud
explain its beauties TO the gaping behoIders.
One OF these was an Irishman, who gazed at
II for awhile with comical look, and then
exclaimed
= Och and by the powers, doctor, il it
isn't fine. Bat there's something little but
wanting in it."
a." And what, pray, is that p asked the doc
tor
Why you see,7 says Pat, "you're got a
beautiful sheet of water here and not bit of
bird swimming in it."
" Ah-yeS, replied the doctor that's q
good ,hought. II! have 2 couple of swans
painted there, wouldn't they be fne ?"
Faith and don't know but what they
would" said Pat q bnt I'm thinking there's
anither kind O bird would be much more ap-
propriate'
Aad what's that ?" asked the doctor.
WHY. | can't exactly think o. his name
iist how, but he is one o them kind o. birds
that when Le sings be says "Quack Quack
Qlack -
The last that was seen of Pat and the doc
tor, was Pat running for dear life aud the
doctor after him.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-25

, induced TO purchase three bottles at dollar
each the accomplice Of tho first svinder watched
his opportunity, and taking the Virginan aside.
t,,ld him that he had purchased nm invaluable
remedy that he had tried it himself and even sold
some of rhe bottles M high as three dollars, that
the yender was friend Of his. and refused to sell
him recipe for making for fear he might inter-
lerc with his salcs in the city. He proposed how
ever to the Nirginian. that if he could get u re-
cipc for $50 he would give him 49, and copy
Of it, provided he would not use it until he got
home.
The verdant Southerner bit ut the prospect Of
putting little money in his purse, and going to
the pcdlar. made the application. lie refused
Mt first, but n bargain finally struck, with
the express ngreementhat he was not to sell
in town. The paper was transferred. and the
twenty dollars rad over The seller picked
up his traps and closed his sails for the
day The Nirgi nian took his sea, upon the guards
Of 4 steamer, and looked anxiously Tor his friend
who was Ia refund the money. lie strained his
eyes in every direction but they were not greet
ed with II sight of the man who was 10 take the
elephant off his hands. lie finally appealed to an
officer, who impaired the unpleasant infIrmutiol,
that he had been swindled by a couple OF sharpers
The Virginian could hardly believe it, for said he
1.-THE fellow was such nice young man" As the
steamer left the wharf last evening, he still
waiting and watching for his customer, but with
nm inward conviction that he had been extensively
.-ohl. - Gin. Gazctie.