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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21
HlRALrTIN.

Perhaps the following may not smuse elther
yourselves or your readers. but It did me.
10 our drug store have fellow clerk, some-
what celebrated among his acquaintance as
a cOacoctor Of puns and an utterer Of dry
Jokes. He is a boyish looking Youth, and
oificiates-when his services are aequired,-
behind the soda fountain. A few evenings
since. fashionably dressed. poetieal looking
young gentleman entered, and seating him.
self on a stool 10 front Of the counter, in a
choice selection Of terms requested the clerk
to prepare him a seidlitz powder. The fol-
lowing conversation, ridiculous in its earn.
estness, resulted:
Clerk-With syrupf
Castomer-isIowly and methodieally)-
require il not as reireshment. II the syrup
yitiate not the effect Of the compound, you
nav mingls with il such an amount Of the
substance as will render the potation palata-
BILE. Or, 70 be better understood
Clerk -- Interrupting - comprehend
YOU perfectly. Permit me to assure you that
the tendency Of The syrup will be rather tC
enhance than diminish the purgatise virtue.
Of the drug.
Customer Indignant At observing tina,
his hlNle - dNSAtch W khN NtitA hSu nv
coed, miracle Of medical literature and wis.
dom
Clerk - With despatch, confoander oI
fools.
Customer--Then, il not struck mOtionless
use haste.
All this was 50 quietly, so politely said
flat although amused beyond expression Al
The conversation, I stared IN wonder at the
parties. The clerk evidently ielt cut at the
la, remark u the other. bot mixed the pow
der, which the stranger triumphantly s"ai
lowed, paid for. and started to leave u,
store, when
Cletk--ShOuli you feel any uneasiness u
tie region u the stomach within Tie period
Of fifteen minutes. illustrious patron, attrib.
ute the cause 10 the accidental introduction
into ihe dfaught YOU have just taken ii some
drug Of vigorous effect aud painful eonss.
quence. ...-..
CustOmer--la tribe fyishlehed)- do
d-n 700, I,ll punch yygf head.
CIeIk--i thought l'd bring you down q
PLAIN English but I guess ysa1l in,l the
POWDER al right tExit customer, With coat
TAIL standing straight out.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

A WoRD ABOUT DAxcIso.--A young Law.
yer Of Bangor, when Mr.. LOOMS was preach.
ing there as candidate, called on him 10
know what his views were about dancing,
this being favorite amusement with him.
and he being an influential member Of the
congregation. The young minister calmly
replied 10 the inquiry. MIR. M. I think
that all things are not equally important,
and that some have prior and urgent claims
upon our attention. Now, il seems 10 me
that the most important thing for you j. 10
become true Christian. | would advise
you 70 attend to that Immediately, and az
forwards you can dance as much as you think
proper" The lawyer took the advice, and
soon became worthy member Of the church,
and Of course gaze up daieing.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21
CRIME IN BALTIMORE.

The efforts that are making in Baltimore
TO put an end there TO the already much too
protracted reign Of lawlessness and disorder,
and the discussions that make part Of those
efforts, are bringing to light facts which. il
Of vital concern to be known by the people
Of that city, are not without their signifi-
canoe to other cities and communities. One
Of the leading journals Of Baltimore 1.-THE A.
merican) having called in question the Off
cial fidelity Of Mr.. Whitney. the District
Attorney-wh0 has been nominated for re-
election-that officer has written and pub
lished an address to the people Of Baltimore
in which he essays to defend himself from
the charges Of inaction and malleasance pre-
ferred by his newspaper opponent. One Of
the principal arguments he sdduces is the
assertion Of the utter incapacity Of the Grim.
inal Court Of the city, as organized under
the new constitution. to deal with the great
increase Of crime flowing from several
causes which he in part enumera.-s. To
what an extent business has accumulated
under the present organization Of the Court
the reader may judge -and wonder the while
by perusal 81 the following extracts from
the letter Of the District Attorney:
"Let Us here deal in facts, and a. an H.
lustration will call your attention TO the
business Of the present (september) term.
have before me
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

Indictments for murder -
arson
larceny 80
Forgery and false pretences Is
Aiding escape from penitcntiary
Robbery and burglary 6
Assaults with intent 10 murder 4s
Assaults and riots g.
Entering dwelling houses, nui.
sances, &c. 600
"By simple calculation. based upon the
experience aud practice Of the Court, We
can form az estimate Of the time necessary
to dispose Of this amount Of business.
"Ihe seven murder cases put az seven
weeks, a. have never tried contested case
Of murder in less time. Porty.eight cases
Of assault with intent 70 murder will put
at The rate Of one per day, and allowing five
days TO the week | have jury, making nine
aud half weeks. Thirty cases Of larceny,
two per day, three weeks fifteen cases d
forgcry, &c, three per week. FIVE weeks
three escaping from the pcnitentiary, one
week three eases Of robbery aud burglary,
one week sixty eight assaults and riots,
four per day. three weeks; five arson cases,
two weeks.
" The above calculation il made upon the
superstition that there is no delay 10 getting
The cases ready for trial, such a. absence u
witnesses, sickness or absence of counsel,
&c. Thus you find that this term eommen.
oes with eight months labor, which, a. 20
the time, exceeds that Of the Courts session
for any one year since Il was organized.
This calculation does not embrace The two
hundred cases of minor importance where
indictments are already pending, nor a sin.
gle indictment n some five hundred that
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

Bpsspy VI. BOuRBos.- An ANIMATED dis.
russion involving The relative iIygeinir pro.
pertie. II these liquors, was held On one 81
he porticpes ii The Burnett . DAY Or two
since. Finally. and Is q tlinehet, the Bur.
bon man cited Cod, 81 Lexington, who
dtanL pure bourbon since I've was fifteen. and
dfauk Il STEADILY he was nnw sixty year.
Old, hale and beatl,. hot tie champion VI
Iocnsc retOttsg "Whst do ! cars for that
II he'd had good brandy he'd been siglhy
rs THE time c'atinasf esnnot'si
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rNsrtNrr or pREarkmnENr.

IN Schubert's spiegel der Nstur mirror
u Nature) the author relates il bis chapter
On Instinct, the following fact ~ proofs II !
certain divine impulse II men.
A gentleman, sc repentance Of the
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

must be found by the present Grand Jury,
embracing several for murder"
In the course Of his letter Mr.. Whitney
appeals to the candor of his Baltimore read.
ers and asks them if the responsibility of the
evils under which the city suffers may not
belong elsewhere than to him. Some OF his
points are home thrusts, and may find appli-
cation in other places besides Baltimore.
He says:
"How many of you, when summoned to
serve as juror in the Criminal Court, a
court in which by far the greatest interests
Of the city are involved, and by such sum
mons have been called upon to assume your
share in the responsibility Of eliminating
Justice, and to cooperate with the States
ofiicer-how many, ask. have at once com
menced to devise ways and means to escape
from the duty; have begged even. It It must
be so, to let you 60 upon the Superior Court
Jury and not put you in such crowd;' how
many when summoned as 'tales in capt.
tai case have come to that book and before
God and man swore you have formed and
expressed an opinion in relation to the case
and not competent as juror, when YOU
knew nothing Of the case, thereby refusing
to act the part Of good citizen, and resort
ing to perjury to avid the same; and how
many have signed petitions tor Executive
clemency after days Of hard labor to procur,
conviction these are questions, 1t seems
to me, it will be safe for mahy to ask them
selves who would place the blame upon thei
neighbors."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

NORTH CARsLfSA.-Several gentlemen OF
this city have associated themselves with
Prof. David Christy in his late extensive land
purchase in Cherokee county, North Caro-
lima. This company have at disposal 1901
acres of the choicest lands in that rich noun
tain district. Cherokee county, ii will be
remembered, is situated in the southwestern
part Of that region included between the
Smoky Mountain and the Blue Ridge-some-
times termed the "New England Of the
South" These lands were purchased be-
cause oftheir special adaptation to wooi grow
ing, fruit and grapes. For these purposes,
we are assured, there is no better country in
the United States. Mr.. Christopher War
dali and others, who have visited Cherokee
county the present season, agree with Prof
Christy in his representations Of its fertility
and perfect adaptation to these special uses
This region was occupied by the Cherokee
Indians until 1858, and these lands were moi
brought into market BY the Legislature unit
1858. This fact will account for its tard,
settlement.
A report is in preparation, by Prof. Chris
ty, which will present the real value ant
importance Of this section Of the country.
Cincinnati Cazetie.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

RETURN TIcKETs. We find the following
announcement from the Superintendent Of
the Wilmington and Weldon Road in the
Wilmington papers:
Return tickets will be sold to merchants
who desire visiting the Western part OF the
State, or points along this Road, for the pur.
pose Of soliciting business, striciiy--good fol
len days." !,
This ID commendable move. and we cal
the attention OF our directors to the propri
ETY. of adopting similar course on the At
lantic and North Carolina Road. Many o
our merchants would go out to solicit bust
ness. who now stay at home, if return tick
cts were given. NeUJern Progress.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-09-21

ed. exposed. and drummed and groaned out
Of town. He is described as follows, by the
heads Of the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges in Atlanta. Georgia: This Major
Lee has certificate as drill Major OF the U.
s. Army; is some five feet ten inches high,
spare built. dark complexion, prominent nose
and chin. AS to SO years old, very black HAIR,
and heavy moustache and whiskers, keen
blue eyes, and as polite as dancing master,
He frequently plays crazy when all other ar
tifces fall" He passes sometimes as
preacher of the Gospel. Raj. Standard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
INSTANTANEOUS.
THE NEW YORK BAZAARl

NEW GOODS! FRESH GOODSII
AND FANCY GOODSlIi
NEW YORK BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT
AT WHITES OLD STAND.
NE respectfully invite the attention of the citizens
w of Staunton and vicinity to our well selected
and Fashionable stock Of Fancy Dress Goods,
such as
French, English and American Dress Goods;
Plain, Striped and ROBBED Silks;
Merinos, Paramettas, DeBeges, DeLaines,
Coaks, MantiIas and Shawls of the latest styles;
Embroideries and White Goods of ell classes and
qualities.
1t has been for the last years, the principle of our
Branch Business at Bsrnwell G. H., South Caroline,
not only for Goods but for the good of Dry Goods
buyers to keep fine assortment of Ladies. Children
and Infants Wearing Apparel of the latest styles and
best qualities Also
Gloves, Gauntletts Hosiery, &c. &C.,
Linseys and Flannels-sll colors,
Cassimeres Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Together with large Stock of Domestic Goods,
which will be sold at
+ New York Market Prices,
and on as good terms as any house South. Our Mr..
@. L. Sicher, resident Merchant of New York, will
furnish weekly with the newest in the market and
BY his known experience he will always select goods
which are best adopted for this trade The public
respectfully requested to give call before pnrcha
sing elsewhere, stock will be found complete
and will be shown with pleasure.
G. l.. & D. SICHER,
Staunton, Oct. 4, 1859. at Whites Old Stand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
LADD, WEBSTER &. CO.,
I2I BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
MANUFACTURERS OF
nINuT STIT

MANUFACTURERS OF
IMPROVED TIGHT STITCH
SEWING MACHINES,
For Families and Manufacturing Establish.
ments.
T EFT Manufacturers, Planters, Farmers Housekeep'
1 ers or any other persons IN search OF an lnstru'
ment to execute any Kind of Seaing aoso done 6y ma
chineru make sure they secure the best, By examining
ours before purchasing. Samples of work sent by
mail, , ,oor ,ry,No
MACHINE?
l. 1t should be we'll made, simple IN Its construc-
ton, and easily kept in order. =,
g. It should make TIGHT LocK-sTITcH, ailKe on
both sides of the material.
8. 1t should sew any and all materials that can
be sewed. ON
T. II should be able to use Cotton, Thread or Silk
directly from the spool.
5. It should be able to sew from coarse to fine,
and from thick to thin with rapidity, and without
changing the tension. -
a II should be able to make the tension greater
or less, on both the under and upper threads, and
with uniformity.
Z. 1t should have straight needle. curved ones
are liable to break. :.
8. The needle should have perpendicular motion.
This is absolutely necessary for heavy work.
9. 1t should be capable Of taking in the largest
pieces of work. i,
10. It should be able to bind with binder, hem
with hemmer; should stitch. fell, run and gather.
- 1t should be capable of using the same size OF
thread on both sides of the work. and Of using differ
emit coored thread silk, above or below, to cores
pond with any two colors of cloth to be united.
10. 1t should be able to make long or short
stitch.
ID It should be able to fastep off the seam, and
commence sewing tightly at the first stitch.
Is. 1t should run easily and make but little noise
l6. 1t should have a wheel feed; none others are
in constant contact with the work.
II. II should not be liable TO get out OF order.
ls 1t should not be liable to brSNx the thread nor
skip stitches.
l9. 1t should not be necessary to use screw-dri'
yer or wrench 10 set the needle
20. 1t should not be liable to soil the operators
Dress
81. It should not form ridge on the under side,
nor rave out nor be wssteul thread as is the case
with ALL CHAIN STITCH machines.
%. 1t should not be more trouble than 1t is
worth
%. All of these advantages are possessed in our
machine. LADD. WEBSTER O. w.
Dec 6. 1S59.-1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
Dec. 6.-tds.-V copy.

HOUSE &.LOT IN WAYNESBOROUGH
Ill In virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au
gusta county, in the of Hopkins and Kisling vs.
on Friday, the 6t day of January 1ert to sell at pub
lie sale, to the highest bidder certain HOUSE AND
LOT, in Waynesborough lately occupied by said Nor
ris. II is comfortable Brick dwelling House, with
Stabling and good Garden, fronts Main Street. and
runs back to public alley, and is known as the Dr.
Fulton house.
TERMS.-Costs of sale and of suit in hand and the
remainder on credit of six and twelve months, in
equal instruments, the purchaser to give sufficient
personal security, and title to be retained as further
security. N K. TROUT, Com'r.
Dac 1870 ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
JoHN R. ANTONPS SALOON,

AroW since we have seen what st. Nick from afar
Y Did bring to children, in his tiny car,
We now will see what's always kept on hand,
At John B. Antoni's well known stand.
To please good children Antoni's the man,
And thew to please him must do all they can,
For he with trouble and great care,
For them these street things did prepare.
Cav lads and merry maidens
Come listen to my song,
And if you'd like to sing it,
The tune is 'Lucy Long"
Oh! take your time my darings,
But let that time be soon;
And quickly 60 for what you want
To John B. Antoni's Saloon.
You'll always find there when you 60,
Whatevers in his line,
And you'll confess ii when you do,
HIS stock is choice and line.
Oh take your time my darlings,
But let that time be soon,
And if you cannot go. why send
To join B. Aatoets Saloon.
He keeps the best OF Candies.
And everything that's nice
In Winter Cakes and Cordials,
In Summer, Creams and Ice.
Oh take your time my lovelies,
But let your time be soon,
To 90 or send Tor what you want
To John b. AntoniS Saloon.
Preserves, the best of Jellies,
And Fruits most rich and rare;
Pine Apple, Orange, Lemon,
And Cltron-all are there.
Obi take your time, my darlings,
And let that time be soon,
For what you want you'll always lind
AT John b. Aatoni'S Saloon.
And also for the holidays,
(You know they're just at hand,)
He has the best assortment
OftsBOn-bons" in the land.
Then take your time fair Ladies,
To please your children soon
Drop IN and buy them Christmas Toys
AT .joh1, 3. ARtoais Saloon.
And what will please the Misses,
And tits to them | sing,
He keeps the sweetest "kIssEs,"
Except--the real thing
Then take your time young Gallants,
But let that time be soon;
You'll always please the Ladies.
At John B. Antont's Saloon.
And now, a word at parting.
IT'S John B. Antoni can make
Young Gentlemen and Ladies s.!
The lest of ssWe dding Cake ~
Oh! take your time young Lovers
But let your time be soon,
To wed, and buy your Wedding Cake.
At John q. ARt0ais Saloon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HATS,
" CAPS &c.-By virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county in the case of Bnford Dick.
nson Weiseger Shry and ais, will proceed at
the SheriH's Office in the town of Staunton, com.
mencing on Friday the 2Srd day of December, inst, at
IL o'clock, to sell at auction large and fine assort
ment of HATS, CAPS, &C. This asso tment is
we'll selected one, and dealers will find it to their in
terests TO attend the sale. will at the same time,
sell a lot of HATTER's Tools and stock of House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture at the house of said
Shry The sale will be continued from day to day
until completed Persons desiring to see the property
will call upon Col Turk or the undersigned.
TERMS:-For sums of $40 and under cash; for
sums over 80 negotiable notes well endorsed at
months WIN. II HARTMAN, Com'r.
Turk CUSHING Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13

TARMS, &C.-PUBLIC 'RENTING-As Com.
i missioners appointed by decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, in cause of Brown &C., vs..
Hatch Clark, &C., we will, on Wednesday the 2sM
of this month"; in the town Of Mt Solon rent at public
letting the following property belonging to Hatch
Clark: House and lot occupied by Andrew Gu
man; House and Smith Shop occupied by Jas. Beard;
the farm of 100 acres occupied by John s. Hogshead
the Donaghe tract log acres the Showaler tract 6S
acres two Houses and Lots in Mt. Scion; the Shul
land acres the land in possession of VIM. Nef
100 acres Orebaugh land, l74 acres; undivided in
terest in Mountain land the Fink farm occupied by
said Cla H. and the Bell farm.
TERMS Possession to commence on 1st OF Janu-
airy, 1861 and to be given up lst of January, 1851
The present tenants to have the right to cut and har
vest growing crops, the tenants to have privilege
Of putting in Spring, Summer and Fall crops with
right to harvest and gather same, &C., &C.. to give
bonds with sufficient personal security for perform
ance of contract.
Renting to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
d7RTTsTFF,s SALE OF TOWN PROPER

i TY.-By virtue of deed of trust executed to
me on the oath day of March. 1854, by M. w. Craw-
ford and recorded in the Austngs Court of the town
of Staunton, for purposes therein mentioned, will
proceed, in front of Crawford Cochran,s Store on
Saturday. the I'll of January. 1861 to sell, at public
auction that valuable LOT in the town of Staunton,
on the corner Of New and Frederick Sts., known as
the "Old, Market House Lot"
TERMS One fourth in hand or by. negotiable note
at mouths, interest added, well endorsed the bal
ance payable in one two and three years. with inter-
est ON date, for which bonds with approved secnr-
ty will be required and the title retained as ultimate
security
Sale 10 commence at IL o'clock, A. N.
e. NJ BELL, Trustee.
TURK CUsH1Sa, Auctioneers.
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sB BUSINESS ATTENTRD TO WITH DESPATCH 81, Il
A. F. KINNEY, AGENT.
Staunton, Nov. Is, 1s59-Smo.
UTLEY'S PATENT
SIR SOIL AND TIIRN PIOW

TINE above Plow is now on exhibition in this place,
i and may be seen at Woods GIlkesous, Staunton,
and other convenient places in the County.
This plow has four distinctive features, all of which
recommend themselves The first ID the combination
of the Sub soil and Turn Plow, which is entirely
The second the manner in which the mould board
attached to the standard being soarranged as to slide
up down, and may be so placed as to turn the Sod
leaving the sub-soi perfectly broken without turning
up the clay. The third is the manner in which the
Plow regulated, by means of rod attached TO the
Landslide and beam, which answers the double purpose
of Brace and Regulator by which the depth of the fur
row may be fixed without altering the harness. The
fourth is the in which the Point is attached
All these distinctive features have heen patented by
Grey Utley of North Carolina, and must recommend
themselves examination 1t is vastly superior to
of blowing the farmer may DESIRE and taken as turn
Plow equal If not SUPERIOR to any other 1t is purely
North Carolina invention. IL was awarded the hrst
Premium at the Georgia State Fair, as Turn Plow;
also the First Premium as Sub-soil Plow; also the
First Premium at the State FAIR of Alabama.
own the county rights for the above pillow for Au-
gusta, Rockingham and Rockbridgc, and am engsg-
ed in the manufacture of them at the valley Mills,
near West View, Augusta county. Orders are solicit
ted
respectfully invite all who feel any interest in the
Improvement of agricultural implements to give US q
'''' N FRANCIS F. ROBERTS.
Nov. Is, 1S59-tf. West View.
O III. HILB HAS, AFTER ONE MONTHS
D. absence, returned from the North with as large
and handsome a stock of DRY GOODS, as was ever
before exhibited in this county, and offers the same
ON such terms, regarding price and quality. as will
compare favorably with any Northern Retail House.
The time he spent in selecting his goods to advantage
will tell for ITSELF to all who will honor him with
call. He has no partner to. divide his profits, and
having bought the greater part of his stock at two Of
the most extensive Auction Houses in the United
States, Myers Caghorn Co., and Furness Brialey,
of Philadelphia, from 20 to rs per cent lower than
they can be bought at any Wholesale House, will
enable him to sell at astonishing low prices
Call and see for yourselves at the CAEAP CASH
81 ORE, opposite the Virginia Hotel.
- Ali articles warranted sound or no sale.
Mar