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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

Law it on the table. Rejected Az, nays
ST. A very warm discussion took place, the
bin was denounced as cruel and unjust.
Messrs. Byrd, Mccoy, Smith, Kerr, More
head and Drake opposed the bill. Messts,
Reeves and Jones, OF Craven, supported it.
On motion Of Mr.. Byrd, it was indefinitely
postponed--yeas rs, nays 25.
The bill to establish the Bank Of North
Carolina was read the second time. The
debate was continued into the night session.
Some amendments were made, and the bill
passed the second reading.
The bilsto charter the Bank of Commerce
Of Newbern also passed the second reading.
Thursday, Feb. 10.
In the SENATE, the consideration Of the
Revenue bill, on its third reading, consumed
the entire morning session, Ia the alter
noon a number Of unimportant bills were
read second time. The bill abolishing the
Morganton term of the Supreme Court was
rejected.
In the COMMONS, the bill TO incorporate
the Aamance and Caswell Railroad Compa.
ny. Providing for building road from
the Company's Stops. by way Of Yanceyyille,
to Milton. Several amendments were made,
and afterwards the bill was indefinitely post.
poned.
The bill TO charter the Bank OF Lexington,
was considered, and then rejected--yeas 80,
nays 49--afterwards reconsidered and post
poned to Saturday.
A bill to punish usury in certain cases
passed its second and third readings. [This
bill enacts that any bank officer violating
the usury law, may be punished by fine and
Imprisonment, at the discretion OF the
Court
A bill 10 charter the n. c. Mutual Insur-
anee Company, passed its second and third
readings.
A resolution authorizing The Board Of
Literature to purchase and distribute one
copy Of HAWKES. History Of North Carolina,
to each school district, was read, and after
debate. laid on the table-yeas IS. nays So
The bill to amend the charter Of the West.
ern n. Carolina Railroad Company was un.
der consideration when the House adjourn
ed.
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THE NAVY YARD ooRRupTIoNs.

Late adyces from Washington represent
that the Congressional committee having in
charge the investigation of the alleged Navy
Yard frauds and abuses, and other matters
relating to the Navy Department, will re-
port Tomorrow. Although Tor want Of time
the inquiries have not been as searching and
thorough as they otherwise would have been,
yet it IS said there will be startling develop
ments. showing the grossest abuses and cor
ruption, for the benefit of relations and par
tizans, and that the President himself is
deeply involved in these disgraceful trans
actions.
We confess to reluctance to believe that
Mr.. Buchanan is involved in the corrup-
tions referred to, but il is immaterial with
US and the people whether the guilty party
is the President, individual members Of his
Cabinet, or miserable party hacks such as
may be found in every city and village in
the United States. The interests of good
government demand their exposure.
In this connection we insist that Ports
mouth should be look after. We have had
il insnuated to US, over and over again, that
the civil officers at the navy yard here are a
corrupt set; that men have paid for the pri-
viIege Of working therein, certain per GEN.
tum and unless political malice is the faith
er Of these stories, we hope to see them sub.
stantiated. Besides, if the parties who al
lege such misconduct let slip the present
glories opportunity to bring to condign"
punishment offending officials, they must ever
after hold their peace. Failure to prove that
which they have insinuated will be complete
vindication Of the accused parties. Come
up, gentlemen, and let Congress have the
benefit Of your developments.
Portsmouth Transcript
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Williamsburg, Va, Feb. s,h, 1859.


ToTAL DESTRUCTION OF WILLIAM AND MARY
COLLEGE BY FIRE.-'rhe venerable College.
known az William and Mary. was destroyed
by fire last night. The fire originated in or
near the library, one Of the most extensive
and valuable in the country, which was un-
ayoidably consumed. Not volume was
saved.
William and Mary College was the oldest
institution Of learning in America, except
Harvard University. at Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts, which was founded in 1858. In
1862 a charter was obtained, from England.
The Institution took its name IRON the Royal
Grantors. who appropriated funds. land. and
ordered revenue on tobacco, for its sup
port.
The building was l56 feet front. four sto-
ries high, and insured for s22, 900. The Lii
brary contained about 10000 volumes.
There are about so students the present
session, only nine Of whom slept 10 the Col.
lege building. They barely escaped with
their lives. Some Of them lost all their clo-
thing. books and everything else.
Car. PEI. Erp.
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TO MULE RAISERS.

1ItHE subscribers, after much trouble and expense
have succeeded in procuring one Of the largest and
finest JACKS eyei imported into this country.
BASHAN will stand tie ensuing season commene.
ing the lst Of March, the stables nf j. 81 Iedfhers
and will render service al the low prts Of ten dollars
TO insure aud fifty cents 10 the groom in al cases.
Observation-Disclosures was imported direct from
Malta. in Spain; will he Eve years old next August
Is fell fourteen and half hands high Of fine form and
action with rich black silky coat d hair. II is ony
necessary Tor judges Of such stock 10 see him 10 be con-
sinccd that be is Of The puresl blood.
J b. LEATHERS.
j. W. LATTA.
South Lowell, Feb. 90. 1859. 7s-lstIy
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ture had come she called her husband child and friends
around her dying pillow, and gave them her parting
blessing giving such advice and directions she wish
ed observed after her decesse. In her last moments the
promises OF God were her strong hold. On more than
one occasion she was enabled rejoice in God her sa-
yiour. Mrs Dean leaves infant, that by her request
Was dedicated 10 God in holy baptism few hours be.
fore her death, little daughter and half years
old atctonate husband and many friends to mourn;
but they sorrow not as those who have no hope.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16
INTERESTING ARMY INTELLIGENCE FROM
THE NAVAJO COUNTRY.
From lhe JonrnaI of Commercn.

From the Journal OF Commerce.
We have very interesting intelligence from
Fort Defiance. During the greater part Of
December the snow was eighteen inches deep,
aud the mercury twenty degrees below zero.
The situation Of the troops may be imagined
when il is known that the post, originally
intended 10 accommodate three hundred, has
been made 10 quarter one thousand. Fires
we're permitted in the tents. which mitigatcd
the sufferings Of the men from the severity
Of the weather. The horses Of the cavalry
had been housed within canvass stables to
prevent them from perishing. Several Of the
soldiers had established theatre to smuse
them while the arnistice lasted, and some Of
the more curious Of the Indians asked and
obtained leave 10 witness the performance.
"A newspaper editor had joined the army
for the purpose of communicating TO his jour
nal the incidents Of the Navajo war. From
his notes we CLEAN some particulars Of the
CONNIE ncemcnt Of hosfiliiiss
The first hostile engagement was at Bar
Spring on the 29th Of August, and the last
scout on TIE 2lst November. Ia all there
have been seven or eight skirmishes. A,
least two hundred Indians have been killed.
This number Is admittedly the Indians them.
selves. In one engagement, that of Major
Brooks, with Capt. Elliott's company mount
Cd rifles. and " X aud " G " companies in
Gantry, under First Lieutenant Walker, near
"0jo del Gallo" where only eight we're re.
ported killed, the Indians admit fifty we're
killed and FIVE wounded.
This statement is probable. for, when fred
upon by the three companies, there were three
hundred Indians close together The Indians
also admit TO the taking Of twenty thousand
sheep and FIVE hundred hnrses. They have
lost an immense quantity Of corn and wheat
their villages OF homes destroyed, and the
whole natiun-twelye thousand in number
dispersed and scattered to the -four winds
This las been accomplished with small
column Of three hundred men, under Col
Miles, who have traversed this hitherto IN.
known country through all its deep and
frightful rasines and can0ns and rugged and
almost impossible hills, inhabited BY nu.
merous, brave, hardy. aud warlike nation.
Lieutenant Whipple, II the third infantry,
had been engaged in preparing map Of the
Navajo country, which will prove a valuable
acquisition 10 the curious.
The loss Of the Indians has been during III,
war over 100000, besides lives and hnts--
the latter reaching al least one thousand.
The present condition Of the poor yellow
skins is described as superlatisely wretched
The snow was. IN sumo parts of the country
six feet deep. Horses and sheep were dyinI
| in scores, and the war having prevented an,
one from preparing for the winter. many o
the unfortunate people perished Of cold an,
hunger. Renter. the celebrated leader 81 III,
party that robbed Don Antonio San Doyal
had been made band master Of the third in
Il fautry
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

Friday, Feb. II.
In the Senate, the reportof the committee
Of the Judiciary in the, case, Of the Indiana
Senators was called up as a question Of priv
ilege, when. after being briefly considered,
it was moved and carried that the whole sub
ject be laid upon the table--yeas 81. nays
90.
The bin "to facilitate the acquisition
Of Cuba" being the special order Of the
day, was then discussed, very ably, by
Mr.. Benjamin and Mr.. Dooittle. Mr.. Crit
tenden next obtained the floor, upon which
the Senate adjourned.
In the House, the day was spent in dis.
cussing the bill for the admission Of Oregon
as State.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16
Obituary.

Died. 10 Iris county. On Saturday evening the sgii
Of January, Mrs. SARAH sTRAYiORN, eonscd #
Gilbert susyhofu, decreased, 10 The 65th year Of hsf
ace. The deceased had been icr number q years
worthy and consistent member q The Baptist Church
always kind and Ohlgns, ready 10 confer favor
on those who needed L. 4 may truly he said she bad
no enemies, and those who knew her best loved her
most.
Died. In Ioui.tnir. on the 27ih uliime. Mrs. LEAH
O. rLEAsANTs, wife o. the Editor of the Lcuishars
Esrie. in tic Goth year q hor age. She had for some
time been eonsi.sn, member u The Methodist Church,
aud was sustained 10 The end by perfect iras, 10 her
Rejsenet
Dei. on Thursday the, i3,h day q January last, A
trecnease, Indians. 10 the s7b year Of her age, Ms
MARY II. DEAN, wife of the Rev. James A. Dean,
Principal Of Asbufy Female Institute. She was born
II Orange county, n. G.. and 70 The North abou
four years ago From her early childhood. she had been
member u lie Methodist Episcopal church. and hsi
c was. under acircumsianees N Ial sccotdanee viii
bat profession. llrf mirkei characteristics we're con
tr,rn,t5usness dsnttssiciucas aui meckness. q iew
could Il h. said mne cmphateay, that all uho kt'v
hsr loved her IIff last illness short. ai' hrr ~
e,tiurr unexpected 10 her friends triihe Summons We
ia tsict 10 cus - vel prepared 10 enter inin iss
Nhsa sht btramt satisfied chat ihS ims 81 asf asf'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

The citizens of Williamsburg, Va, have al.
ready subscribed $4,000 to rebuild William
and Mary College. The record books and pa
pers Of the college. and the pictures in the
blue room, were saved, and also the books
and furniture, Of the Philomalhean Society.
Nothing was saved from the hall Of the Pie.
nix Society.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

will not make that provision, shall most
certainly call upon another next summer TO
do it. II Democrats will not see to it that
we have change upon the revenue prnci-
pie. then will take from the Republicans
change upon the protective principle
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16
NOT &c Il
STATE or NORTH CALoLlNA,
ORANGE C0uNTY.
III Eqaity-petition for Account and Set
Element.

tement.
Lcmncl VI Morgan James r. Morgan, Solomon A. Nor.
ean, Maf2atet Morgan aud CafalBc Morgan,
against
James y. Patterson. almf u icmuel Morgan. deed,
Martha NntEan, sarah. wife af Christopher Bafbee.
Ezi HON. MalindI. wiiepf Asa Couch. ucindl wife
&C Moses Hufrhins, Eltancr wife Of Thomas Neice,
MARY. Nlf II ---- M0Hu.. Ihrslpy NJ. Patterson,
Waller 4 Patterson. Thomas J Morgan, aud sarah,
wife u N,iu Castiebuty.
Er appearing ~ affidavit hat the jeierdin,s, Martha
Morgan, Christopher nathec and vile sarah. -----
iiofa cuI wife Eliza Asa Couch and wife Malnds.
sioses Hutehins aud wife Iurinda Thomas Niece and
wife Eleanor - MOring aud wife Mity Ghesiey NJ.
Patterson ani Walter A. Patterson. reside beyond the
limits 81 s State il i therefore ordered that pubca.
tim be mlic in the Hlsbofough Recorder Tor six sue
rcise weeks that they appear ii the term 81 tho
Court Of Equity for ufange county the second Mon.
day u March neat then IL plead 81 dcmBr IL
The sane, il will le taken pro conssu IS 10 them
and sat iuf hearing.
Witness Thomas Wctb. Clerk and Master IN Equity
ior Orange county, n Office Ia Hil.hbough. the 18th
day Of January. 1859.
THOMAS WEEP. G. & VI. r.
January ~. fdec ADJ. $3.50 ii-6w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
PRATT, OAKLEY CO.,
(I.ale Farmer, Bruce & Co..

Publishers, booksellers and Stdtioaers,
No. 81 Murray Street, New York.
Id o. & Co., Offer il low prices for cash, and liberal
Il terms COR approved credit. large stock OF BANK
and OFFICE STATIONERY, BLANK and AC-
COUNT BOOKS. Receipt apI Memorandum Books.
PAPER OF ALL, KINDS. Cards, Circulars, Bill
Heads. Sc. Printing and Lithograpbing executed TO
order. Bibles, Miscellaneous, AMI School Books.
y. o q Co.. Publish Billions series Of Grammars:
Comsocks series on the Sciences Hnoker's Physico-
gies; Brocklcshy's AsironUmies; Oney's Geography,
newly revised; Southern Glsss Readers Palmers Book
Keeping and the cheapest and best Spelling Book
ever used.
August /. 52-6m.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

From Utah we have adyiccs to the 18th Of
January. Matters seem TO bc in very un.
satisfactory condition. The Mormons,
through Tie iuries, resolutely refuse TO pun.
ish any Of their own people arraigncd for
crime, aud Judge Sinclair has adjourned
The United States court from conviction
that il is impossible 20 promote the cause q
Justice under existing circumstances. The
grand Jury had refused to indi,t Christensen
ior homicide of deaf and dumb boy. which
he had himself confessed.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

IIuMBuo. Tine Washington correspondent
of The n. Y. Journal of Commerce, (demo.
craiic.) unblushingly declares, that:
"Thc Democracy will rally for a President.
al the next election, who will be most likely
10 act on The power thus invested IN him. and
buy Cuba. No one supposes that he can buy
il, but The man who will promise 10 buy i
will carry with him he majority Of NUN.
bcrs"
This isa plain avowal of an intention 70
humbug tie people. Cuba is 70 be the rally.
ing cry. by which gulls are TO be caught,
whilst there is 40 thought q getting Cuba.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16

The Legislature &c Kansas Territory has
passed bill providing for the formation Of q
constitution aud State Government. Ii
provides for an election 60 take place on the
fourth Monday in March. Tor OF against hold.
ing a convention for said purpose. II favor.
able. an election for fifty delegates is TO be held
on the Grst Tuesdayin June. and the conyen.
ton will meet on the first Tuesday 10 July,
at Wyandotte City. The constitution is Il
be submitted 10 the people 10 October, and
The officers under Il are 10 be elected in DE.
cember.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-16
N O I Z
BLACKSMITH SHOP.

rENIIE subscriber is carrying on Shop, two miles
South Of Hisborougll, and has good Smith, and
will do work at the prices Of 1877. He vi furnish
Shoes and shoe horse all round for dollar; iron
furnished, sixty cents. Removes ten cents All other
work will be done at the same lae, and done TO order
THOS. G. PRATT.
February IA. 1s-3w
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THr PRrHpEST AND THE Fare TRADERs.--
The following conversation occurred at the
White House the other day.--the truth Of
which, the Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun saws can be relied on:
" Said Southern gentleman present, We
cant 70 Cor revision of the tariff-it's out
Of the question The President drew ~
ficrccly and replied very fcrrely, Gen.
tlemen, Congress will do a. il pleases abon
TIC tariff, but some provision must be made
for ain increased revenue. II this Cungtes,
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I.isLnn n ns a MomcnI.

A VII. Persons indebted 10 Hayes 4 fauer,i " &c,
n count arc requested 10 come forward ard settle
either w cash Of noic. We arc ssy much 10 need VI
fiiaes Is II. Il OF liabilities.
Ne teast oaf thinks /, urt fiends anA patrons ~
ir Fne,asns rus,am w have hitherto received, and
Ne tFus i nav inefease Ia the iuturr.
HAYES 4 FACCFTT,
pteemttt 90 Ia
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Attention-Orance Qua
Revival Of Business.

EaYING concluded 20 ieman IL Marlborough md
continue ms business my Old customers viii lind
inc ono door eas u I'le hriek House. my bzmcr
shop. My work shah u well AMI flshicnahiy done
aud III my cutting Jobs prepared 80 thai the seamslIess
shall iul no difficulty ii making.
al work executed al The shofed notice.
JAMES S. WATSON.
FEBRUARY g. IT,
Worcester daily spy., 1859-03-16
CoUNrERrE1rIsG DEvr1orMrSrs.-The ar

CoUNTERFEITING DEvELoPMENTs.-The ar
rest and examination of several counterfeit
ers Of gold and silver coin in Essex county,
N. Y, showed that they were connected with
the Mystic Circle of Alchemy" which has
heretofore been brought to public notice. A
certificate of membership was found upon one
of their number, signed by the "Grand Magi."
Also a book Of 300 pages, containing the rules
and regulations of the league, but devoted
chiefly to an explanation of the process of gal
vanism and eectrotyping. as applied to gold
and silver plating, and the making of dies and
moulds. 1t also gives numerous receipts for
mixing metals so as to produce cheap COM
pounds resembling gold and silver. For the
sum of $5, any person was instructed in the
secrets, received a certificate of membership,
and received copy of the book The frater-
nifty appears to be numerous. The Utica OBJ
server says:
"In several districts in Northern New York,
particularly in Essex County, large numbers
of persons have been seduced from honest oc-
cupations by the tempting opportunity seeming
ly afforded for getting rich without labor, and
have entered the nefarious business of manufac-
turing counterfeit coin. The business is carried
ON to large extent in the deserted iron mines
of that region. There, deep in the bowels of
the earth, accessible by paths known to none
but himself, the modern alchemist uses his cru
cbes and alloys to cheat his fellow men and
violate the laws. Although but few persons
have been arrested, general suspicion rests up
on hundreds of others who pursue no regular
business, and have no apparent means of gain
ing livelihood. In other parts of the State
the officers are closely watching the move
ments of individuals who are suspected Of the
same crimes"
Worcester daily spy., 1859-03-16
FACTS AND FANCIEs.

There were over three hundred persons burnt
to death in the city of London during the year
1868.
One of the Oldest captains of the United
States Navy is to be tried by court-martial, on
charge of unoiiicerlike conduct, growing out
of love affair.
~ wish, Mr.. Speaker, to present a liquor
bill, )" said rednosed member of Western
Legislature. "You never present any other
kind" said political opponent.
Out of 122,547 children between the ages of
five and fifteen years, in the city of New York,
Al 1893, more than one-thrd Of Me ,chole number
go to no school, public or private, and receive
no sort of education but that furnished in the
streets
Worcester daily spy., 1859-03-16
From Buenos Ayres.

: New YORK, March 15-Buenos Ayres dates
of Jan. 2Sd are received. The supply ships
Release, corvette Preble, and steamer South
ern Star, had arrived at Montevideo, and the
latter bad started for Corientes, towing the
Preble. On the arrival of the advance part
of the squadron at Rosario, the local authori-
ties sent dispatch to Admiral Shubrick, ask
ing the reason of this collection of force. The
answer was not published. On the 10th the
squadron was at Parava, when Commissioner
Bowlin and Admiral Shubrick had an interview
with Urguaza- The latter has since gone
North, and it was said was bound to Paraguay
to tender his good Office to Lopez
Worcester daily spy., 1859-03-16
NNarkets-NEw YoRK, March Is.
ron market quiet; sales 500 bales Middllng up

COTTON market quiet; sales 500 bales Mddllng up
ands at l24c.
FLOUR AND GRAIN. Flour-recelpts ll,529 bbs;
sales $500 bbls State and Western dull and unchanged
unsound s435@5,25; super State s5,5O@s5,S0 Extra
State, s6,5o@bSO; round hoop Ohio s67O@6S5 common
TO good extra Western 50@6s0; Southern less active
sales 400 bbs; mixed to good 625@67S fancy and
ira, $6,SOs25; Canada super nominal extra s65O@73
Wheat quiet and unchanged sales $4,000 bushels Chi
cago spring. SO; White Michigan, Sl60 Mixed Illinois
$ld9lA6 Corn dull and heavy; sales trtiing; mixed
Western soc; White e6@179c; yellow. jersey and
Southern n7minal S9@9lc Oats dull; Southern and Jer
sey, 5l954c; Northern and Western, 56G163
PR0YISI0NS-Beefd duh for common, and firm for good
sales $50 barrels; country s750s900; prime, S65(
@S7; repacked Chicago S9s@ll; prime mess, Sl7@20
87,75@l790 for old; prime sl325@ 1891 Bacon quiet
Dressed hogs dull at S9S3c Hams S@93 Shoulders &.
steady; Ohio ll@l7c; State l7@27c. Whisky dull at 2t
Rice firm and more active sales 500 tierces at 3a@ifc
Sugars unchanged sales AIS hhds; \, Orleans 6a@lTs
Muscovado T9@73 sales As hhds Nelado private
Coffee firm but quiet; no saes Rio l0i@l2f; Java l4@
l5 in mats and bags