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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-14

The Emperor of Morocco is i'll, "sick unto
DEATH" some accounts say, and as ne is a
years old, the accounts may be believed. 1t
is asserted that his death will be the signal
for the massacre of the Christians, and YES
sells of war are asked for at Rabat to protect
even those Europeans who reside there Off
cially, members of the Consulates Of France
and England. The Mussulmans are every
where animated by the deadliest hate to,
wards Christians, and for the last three
years have omitted no opportunity to NAL
treat them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-14

William S. Bliss, the great original conf
dence man and prince of swindlers, wastried
in the Superior Court in Boston, on Wednes-
day, for obtaining six months board under
false pretences, he protesting to be in daily
expectation Of receiving draft for $1,000
against the United States, on which COM
plant he was discharged for want Of evl'
dence, but was Immediately held to answer
to another complaint for being vagabond,
and sentenced to six months in the house OF
correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-14

The Western Virginia Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, con-
vened in their new and splendid church
edi6ce in Parkersburg, Va. last Wednesday
morning. It's deliberations are presided
over by the distinguished Bishop Andrew
and the body have been progressing regu-
larly with the business Of the session. A
business like spirit, hormony, and Christian
zeal have thus far characterized the pro-
ceedings of this talented and able assem-
blage of diyines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-14

An effort was made in Philadelphia, on
Saturday, to induce Leslie, who swindled
the fifteen young ladies, to sit for his por-
trait, but without success. "You may take
of my arm inch by inch," said he to the
detectives, 'you may kill me on the spot,
but you shall never have my picture to grace
a collection of thieves. | expect heavy
sentence, but am no thief and this is the
first swindle ever engaged in" The off.
GERS finding him resolute in his refusal, were,
of course, obliged to content themselves as
best they could Leslie's parents have ar
rived in Philadelphia. They are people of
comfortable circumstances, and own farm
in the vicinity Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-14

A Young man appeared before the Mayo

A young man appeared before the Mayor
of Lynchburg, on Thursday, and asked to
be sent to Jail. As q reason for this strange
request, he stated that he had "been on a
spree" for several weeks past, and after max
ing numberless efforts to "straighten up"
he had concluded that the only means by
which that end could be effected, was to
place himself beyond the reach of his old
enemy. The Mayor taking the same view
of the subject, prepared the necessary pa
pers. About this time, the mind of the dis
ciple of Barleycorn underwent change, but
his honor told him it was too late, and or
dered one of the officers to conduct him to
his quarters.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20


Sinde, however, will be most benefited. as
il is thought. By the change. AS . cotton
growing country, it is anticipated that ltmay.
with energy and capital and the fostering
care Of Government, be made to surpass most
countries in the world. A Bombay paper,
now before Us. argues zealously in favor Of
the advantages OF ,he delta Of the Indus. now
entirely uncultiyated. as cotton producing
country. The climate is SAID to be as iavor-
able to Augc-saxon life as that Of Alabama
Or Louisiana.
The cultivation Of cotton in India has long
been a hobby in England, especially among
that class Of philanthropists who imagine that
emanci patton fran slavery may be promoted
BY diminishing the demand and depreclating
the value Of cotton production in the United
States. Il will be found, however, as we
imagine. that something more than change
Of the political relations Of Sinde will be re-
quisite for the successful cultivation OF cot
ton in the delta Of the Indus. We doubt
whether the climate will be found as favora'
Bile as is anticipated; and il it be, East India
labor has been found by experience to be ~
adapted 10 the profitable culture Of cotton.
Bosfoa Cvur
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
AN UNPUBLISHED LETTER or HENRY
CLAY

An esteemed subscriber in Louisiana has
obligingly forwarded to Us the subjolned let
ter Of Henry Clay, believed TO be before IN
published. and written, it will be seen from
its date, At a time when he was IN the acme
Of his acknowledged influence, both as
statesmen in our Nationsl Councils, and az a
leader Of the great party which recognised
in him its chosen embodiment 81 the princi-
pies that formed its ground u appeal to The
popular confidence and support. As what.
ever emanates from the pen Of mis- no less
sagacious civilian than eminent patriot, has
value IN the ewes Of intelligent readers, We
take pleasure IN giving il an insertion 10 our
columns while, as q concise statement Of the
objects and aims Of the Wing party at that
period, II may serve to show that those pur-
poses, alike in their wisdom and patriotic 10.
spirations. were meant mot for day, bu; for
all time"
Ashland, sepismAer ~, isi2.
DEAk sR: received your favor eonmu-
nicating the patriotic purposes aud views d
the young men Of Philadelphia. aud take
pleasure, in compliance with YOUR request
IN stating some 81 the principal objects which,
sNPPosS tuEase h1 OOihthbh uesHe sUu
common exertions Of the Wing party II bring
iboutin the Government ofthe United states.
These are;
lst. A sound nation.l currency. regulated
by the will and authority Of the nation.
2nd. An adequate revenue. with fair pro.
lection 20 Amerran industir.
Sd. Just restraints on Executive power.
embracing further restriction OH N, Erecu
tive veto.
all. A faithful administration % the pub.
lie domain. with an equitable distribution Of
the proceeds u the sales Of i, smoDg all the
States.
5th. An homes, and economical ajmiuisira.
ton Of the General Government. leaving pub B..
Tic officers perfect Freedom Of though, and "
The light Of suffrage. but with suitable re.
strainti against improper inausncss 10 cleo.
tlUns.
Oil. An amendment Of the Constitution,
limiting the incumbent Of the Presidential
chair TO single term.
These objects obtained, think We shosld
cease t. be afflicted with bad administration
Of the Government
lam, respectfully. your friend.
II. CLAY.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
INDIA

A nev Presidency il India is eontsmp'a.
ted By the British authorities. o. include both
IL. PJnjaub and SiaJe. The Punjaub is nov
connected politically siih Bengal. and thus
cut on from its natural SEA board. Sinde
which Includes tie great delta Of the Indus,
is also. b. he pre.ent aabmaous arrangement,
severed from political Communication with
the countries 10 which il IS intended by ma
ture as the commercial entrance. The Indus
is the natural road 10 the sea FOR the Pun.
iavb. The uniOn u these territories into
one Government and their erection into a
presiJeney, il 10 anticipated will be Of great
advantage to both, aud lead % the develop.
tnsnt Of resources nov dormant.
The PunJsub 10 the tnost nartherly part Of
lnJis, and tie ysllies on the border ate said
70 be capable Of yielding all the products Of
southern Eorope. A few miles " railroad
viIl carry the productions Of these vallies 10
river which will lead them into the heart Of
the topics. The ice even Of the Hindoo.
Koosh may yet eompets with the Boston ice
IN the markets 81 kunsclIee and Bombay.
The fruits and vegetables which now reach
Bombay from Europe 10 tin cases and bot.
Ties, may be carried with ease from the Pun.
iaas, where they grow ~ Insurance. The
mineral wealth u The Ygnjsab also will be
introduced 70 nsfstt glIiEh u - present
wanted u sfeale it,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20

from a residence VI several weeks At tbs Ha.
yana. which place be is accustoMed 20 visit.
has given me more reliable information in
respect 10 The Island Of Cuba than had pre-
viously acquired. Our imports from IL, he
saws, canno, be Tess than thirty millions Of
dollars. chiefly in sugar. coffee, aud tobaccoj
a great part Of which is paid Tor in gold, that
negsr comes back that no, more than about
ons fourth OF the island is eultis aicd. and
that more than half Of the whole island is not
tx for cultivation in its present state, being
rocky, mountainous sandy. and marshy sa.
sannas that the fertile parts. with sufficient
labor and cultivation, could be made 10 more
than qaadraple us products; that the whole
population Of whites and colored is about
/ 100000; Of these about $50. 900 are slaves,
and that about 40 goo are free negroes and
mnlattoes of the most vicious character, re-
curing a strong military farce to govern
them, and who WOULD be wholly rnnlaadge-
able under our mild laws. The population
Of Ha,asa he states Al about 1870. 900. the
better classes Of whom he represents as be-
ing highly intelligent huspitable, aud conr-
teuus. and very wealthy, AS is generally
known. That they are generally attached
to their mother country. aud do not wish to
change the existing sovereignty. although
they are partial TO the American people and
the existing connection with them. He says
we are not aware Of half the trouble and ex-
pense the possession Of the island would cost
Us. We shouts have to double our army and
double our navy to keep possession, and then
be in perpetual perturbation and danger O
losing il, as well as trouble in governing such
4 population; TO say nsthing Of the difficult,
or rather ilnpossibility Of preventing the AZ
I rican slave trade. when AMerican enter.
prise shall be engaged in the tempting occp.
/ patton Of eultiyatlhg sugar and tobacco; Of
the rulnnus compositions TO some OF our South
ern States in the market tor slave labor, ant
! the more hnnutiful crops Of some Of thea
products. Ny friend comes TO what appears
10 me rational conclusion: thar ii would L,
Ear better for u. and especially the extrem,
Southern States. that Spain should continu'
10 hold Cuba, and particularly il she woult
grant liberal treaty, approaching 10 fire,
trade. and which he entrrtains very conf
dent opinion that she is willing and dispose,
, to do. lrom having at last become sensibl,
that il would be to her interest. He state
|, il as az ascertained fact that her eSpendi
+ lures for the island are barely covered by al
the sources Of income Of every sort from il
her onerous Inonppoies notwithstanding
. whereas II could be easily demonstr ths,
BY liberal treaty Of commerce With Us, Gu
ba might and would be source VI grsatwealtI
TO her. Yours, very truly.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
V~NN3> 81.
HILHsBoRoUGH SAYINGS INSTITUTION.

HILHsBoR0UGH SAYINGS INSTITUTION
At a meeting of the corporators Of the
tlillsborough Savings Institution. held IN the
Office of the Clerk Of the County Court, on
the 6rst day Of April, 1889, in pursuance oF
made 10 the Hillsborough Re-
corder, a paper published in Hillsborough,
for two weeks past, Present; Thomas Wepo'
George Laws, James +. Cam, Y. NJ. Lati'
mer, William T.. Strayhorn. w. II. Brown.
]. e. Turrentine. P. Is. Rufhn, William a.
Graham. H. G. Strowd. Pride Jones, i.
Hill, majority Of the corporators aforesaid
On motion, w. A. Graham was appointed
Chairman, and James &. Turrentine Secre.
tary of this meeting. and the act Of the Gen
eral Assembly, entitled an act to incorporate
the HiIlsborough Savings institute. being
read, on motion of DR.. n Jones, II was voted
that the charter contained in said act be ac-
cepted.
Il was moved by DIR. p. Jones. that this
meeting now proceed to the election OF Sc
ven Directors as authorised by the charter
aforesaid. On motion Of T. Webb the fur
Their consideration Of this motion was post
poned until the 29th instant.
On motion Of T. b. Hill. it WAS ordered
lNdt CuuihtttCC VI AHtSN MSbtSto ~ 49,
meeting be sppoated to prepare system OF
bylaws with regard to subscriptions OF stock
and the management Of this Corporation. and
report to an adjourned meeting to be held on
the 18th inst. In pursuance OF which l. b.
lIill, r. webb and c. NJ. Latimer are ap.
pointed said committee. The meeting then
adjourned to the 18th inst.
April 18th. 1889.
! Pursuant TO adjournment, the corporators
met, Gov. Graham acting as Chairman. The
Secretary being absent, on motion, Thon
Webb was requested TO act.
The Committee appointed to prepare By
Laws made their report. and after amend
ment they were unanimously adopted. On
motion, il was ordered that the Charter and
By. Laws be published in the Hilisborough
Recorder, and that two hundred copies be
printed in pamphlet form for the use Of the
corporation.
/ On motion, Thomas B. Hill, Charles NJ !.
I.atimer and Thomas Webb we're appointed
to open books Of subscription TO the capital
stock. and receive the 6rst installment Of
ten dollars.
The meeting then adjourned until Friday
the asth day Of April
Il
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
HilIsporousn Military Academy. w

took occasion notice three snths ago the favorable
opening Of this Institution, and allude TO u
again to note the progress made in is number and the
prospect. u future development.
There are now present twenty-five Cadets from
North Carolina and twenty three from other Southern
States and the number Of applicants seady received
Tor the next session. which will begin the Is, DAY
Of May. has rendered il expedlen TO secure the sery
ces Of two additional officers instead OF one, prev
ousy arranged. The staff Of instructors will then
comprise besides the Superintendent, Col Tew Messrs
W. D. Gaillard, W. 3. Adams. e. Z. Lightfoot and
D. II. Hamilton. These gentlemen all elites OF the
South Carolina Military, except Capt. Lghsoot, who
graduated in 1855 al the Virginia Military Institute,
and who has had considerable experience in this sys.
TEN Of education.
The Of studies will be ola character and grade
similar to hOsc pursued q, the institutions jus. men.
toned, the reputation Of which throughout the South
ju.ti6ss the conviction tina, their Ersdu e,mPe
,eat to carrying out the plans Of discipline and in.
s,rurtIol ably and successfully pr.c,ced within their
wslls
The advantages 81 Hil.borough IL poln, u aces.
si5ility health and society, render most favorable
seat luS the ri.ing Institution.
We ieief 10 the notice IN another column
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
SPAIN AND CUBA.

Recently, in the Spanish Chamber Of Pfpu.
ties, a call having been made for the produc.
ton Of the papers relative to the negotiations
between the United States. France, and Eng.
land for the acquisition Of Cuba tc Ameri.
ca
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs replied
that soMe Deputies had expressed a desire to
see the administration Of Cuba Improved,
and the President Of the United States ex.
pressed the same wish. The opinion Of the
President was, that Spain did not administer
Cuba we'll, and that tile United States. on &C.
eounI Of their higher intelligence. hid NOR.
al duty 10 fulfil, which was To purchase the
island. The Government could not allow
this idea about Cuba to remain uncontradict.
ed. All Governments had laboied to improve
the condition Of that island, aud the preseat
Cabinet has been constantly occupied with
measures calculated give the inhabitants d
the island the share they ought to pussSess
in their internal administration. without com.
promising the ties which unite then, 10 the
mother country.
The best reply to the representations Of
certain orators of the United States was the
prosperity VI the island oil Cuba. That the
question Of tue acquisition Of the i-iand was
imposing aud menacing could not be denied.
Nevertheless. The Government declared that
il felt all the security which its great nation
al resources were calculated to inspire. II
had not. h,.we,er, rendered insult for insult,
a. that would probably have aggravated the
question. II had conducted il.elf with pra.
dence and dignity, and had not applied Tor
assistance to any other Pawer. II any other
foreign Power had offered assistance. the Go.
vernmrn, would have felt grateful, but i,
would not have accepted Of II. because it did
not think any aid MAS necessary. As no di.
Pomatic documents existed on the question.
which happily was ~lnost terminated, the Go.
erumrut hoped NJ. Badia would be satisfied
with the explanations gwen, aud withdraw
the mutIun.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
LOUIS NAPOLEON.
Ytel.tirL. FsIraat, d iss.

Frederick, FslHgsfy ?, 1889.
Messrs. GALE. & sEaruss On page 200 81
the 52d wi. OF y le.'. Weeks Register you
will hnd letter addressed ~ the then Presi.
dent IL tie Unitsd states by SspolvOs Louis
Boasparte pretipus TO his srbsfkatian for
Europe ii June, 1857. whicr !, yell worthy
Of reproduction. lie write Of the letter
MAS then a. exile and wandstfr; rus he
Is The sovereign 81 mighty nation. and
wielis an influence which make. his supple
words u salBtipn sufficient % disturb the
monetary Affairs u al ihe ha.ions ~ Esrope.
snd with fear u change perplsx inonsrchs.'
itfgfnishes evidence tltat Napoleon the Third
was sCtustsd BY patriotic motives aud ma.
tUted principles VI policy wien he made his
celebrated declaration that " the Empire is
peace i, and also evinees his sympathy Tor
this country. whDse prosperity he fsgsrds as
. souvenir u the glory Of france, our first
ally and friend. Tie lstter hs,. ! think.
hitherto escaped attention, but Il you plsfe
Il IN the columns ~ the lnl.lligencer IL viii
doubtless Be read With inlefst, and bteome .
part VI history
Very respectfully yo4si. IL.
THE fOllDsing ID IL, .ttss ,tfefssd 10 b.
gul NsfsIsng friend Il IA addressed 70
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20

TINS UsnED STATES Amy Fur, AND Re.
oRUrTfso SrorPEp.--In pursuance Of orders
from the War Department. the recruiting
service throughout The United States was dis.
continued on the 30th ult. The ranks Of the
Army are now not only full for the FIRST time
in twenty years. but there is q considerable
surplus Of recruits from which 70 oil future
vacancies. The unusual prosperity Of the
recruiting business may be attributed partly
10 the depressing effect Of the financial revo.
lutinn. but msiniy to the increase Of the sol.
dier's pay about four years ago. up to the de.
Gently teniansratiye standard d eleven dol.
lars per month for foot. and twelve dollars
~ sltslty service.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
The state educational A..ocIailon.-

Bs appointment Of the Erecuiiye Committee, The
Pourh Annual meeting. % tbi. Association slii ne
al ArWbesn TUESDAY the In d., u lone, eigh.
o'clock in the evening. The meabsr.. and Ill olhss
who ke interest in the cause " education. are re-
qGes,ei 10 attend.
All iae raoal. IN the STATE will carry leesie, At
half iGTe.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-04-20
SKIN conEressionaI DInriei.-A Viii

Consen,on il the smih Congressional Iisret w4s he'll
At Winston, Fo,.yth county 90 Tuesday the 2lh inst
for the nomination u candidate or Congress. ID ~.
position 10 the Hon. Alfred NJ. Scales
After passing series Of resolution. decorative of
the principles and policy Of the Wing party. and =
resolution complimentary % the Hon. X. q. PHyssr.
Gen. }. " Leach, Of Davidson. vas nominated by &.
/. Banner. Esq, and declared % be the candidate.
without dissenting voice.
Gen. Leach being in sIlsndsns. ., the Superior
Court IN Winston, vas waited opon and informed
d hi nomination. which be seesplsd. aud beng in.
ttoiuesd 10 the meeting after thanking The convention
for the honor conferred upon bin, Proceeded % dis.
euss, "a very abe manner. the political issues u the
day aud The present aspect " ha parties The speech
was received with loud demonstrations Of enlhu.s..
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The TENNESSEE OPPOSITION PLATFORM


The TENNESSEE OPPOSITION PLATFORM.
The people of Tennessee opposed 10 the
democratic marty declare:
I. Tnat the Union. a. established by the
Federal Constitution, il the surest guaranty
e ~. r,,l,t. III ;n,ercs,s If al ssr,ions II
The country and should be preserved.
III. That while No viii mlintain with IN,
saserine 6rmness. our const tu,iuull right, in
relation il slavery. we believe that tie fur
iher agitation OF the question tends TO no
practical good to any portion Of the country,
and should therefore cease regarding the
principle as settled, that the people when
they come IL form Constitution and e.tab
lish State Government shall decide the gues.
ton for themselves.
Ill. That We are opposed to direct taxi
,lnn and 10 favor Of the adoption Of tariff
adequate to the expenses Of an economical
admin,st IL atom Of the general government,
with specific duties where applicable, dis.
eliminating in favor II American industry.
w. That the United States ,hnu!d accept
The Island Of Cuba al any time when IL can
be acquired consistently with the national
honor, and Should oppose, to the last extfe
mity, lis Transfer 10 an, foreign power.
v. That IN tie di.ro.itipn ii the public
lands, otherwise than FIR governmental pur-
p1.e.. renne.see 4ndafl the STATE. are equal.
IN entitled 4, receive proportion with the
States and Territories where they are Iora.
tel.
VI. That We are ii favor of reasonable
extension Of the period Of probation now pre-
scr.bel for the naturalization IL Foreigners.
aud q more rigid enforcement Of the law w.
on thai suhjcct-the prohibition Of the mm'-
grafton Of foreign paupers and criminals. and
the prevention u all foreigners not ntiufali.
Led from voting i, elections.
VII. That The Recommendation nf the
President tia, t'ongres, sLaa confer upnn
lin lie var ma king power. md subject The
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rBg BLAND on cUBA
B.iuno,s. Ap,i I. 1859

Balnaiofs. Apfd >. 1907
r "A, Efbs,t III, ssiisgsi f1sAgtso,,
G.sftEsrs A freud q mins, igdtsiosl
I'd i.spsttlsI pbssntI, vhg Bss ip,t ttisinsd
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President Van Buren, By Louis Napoleon Just
before the departure ct the latter from the
United States. aud was published at the time
II the Globe newspaper j
New York, Juno 8, 1897.
Mr.. PRrslpENr: | am unwilling to leave
the United States without expressing to your
Excelency the regret feel in departing with
out having gone to Washington to make your
acquaintance. Though an ill,iated destiny,
brought me TO America, had counted upon
reaplng great benefit in my new place OF exile
from the society Of her distinguished men.
wished to study the manners and institu-
tions Of people who have achieved more
lasting triumpRs by their commerce and their
enterprise than We in Europe have gained
by our arms. had hoped, under the guar
dianshp Of your free laws, to have travelled
over country which excites all my sympa.
thy from the fact that its history and pros.
perity are intimately blended with the re-
membrance Of that which is glory to
Frenchmen. But imperative duty recalls me
to the Old World. My mother being dan
gerously i'll, aud no political considerations
OBTAINING me here. 90 to England, and
shall from thence endeayor to return to Swift
Zerland.
It is with pleasure. sir, that ! enter upon
these details with your Excellency. since yot
may have given credence TO the calumnioui
surmises respecting me which have appeared
in some Of the public journals. Holding you
sir. as | do, in high estimation. as the ruler
Of free people. | am happy that you shout.
know that, with the name bear, il IS not pos
aible Tor me to depart for an instan, from tn
path pointed out TO me by my conscience
my honor. and my duty.
pray your Excellency to receive this let
ter as proof of my respect for him who &C
cupies tile chair Of Washington. and accep
the expression Of my regard and distinguished
consideration.
/ NAPOLEON LOUIS BoSAFARrE.