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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
UNION MEETING IN HILLsBoRoUcH.

Feb'y Goth, 1861.
Pursuant to previous notice. the citizens
Of Orange county, North Carolina. in favor
Of the Union Of the States. without distinc-
tion Of party. assembled in the Court House
in Hillsborough, to consult one with another
on the present distracted state Of our below
ed country. and to nominate two candidates
10 represent the county Of Orange IN the State
Convention, proposed by the act Of our pres.
ent Legislature. when, on motion. Capt. John
Berry was called TO the chair, aud Thomas
Wilson appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Andrew c. Murdoch, the
Hon. William A. Graham was unanimously
chosen as one Of the candidates to represent
our county in said Convention.
II was then moved that the meeting nom-
mate committee Of nineteen from the DIFF
ferent sections Of the county, TO select and
propose another candidate to represent our
county in the said Convention.
whereuPon The assembly chose the follow
ing persons as said committee. viz: Thomas
Webb. DR.. Gay. mr. Duskin. Col. Guthrie.
James Tuner. jr.. James N. Craig. Thomas
Wilson. Col. Mecauley, Allen Brown, Will
liam Cheek. Thomas J. Gates. c. X. Will
son. William MCGOWAN. Thomas II. Hughes,
William II. Brown. Esq., George A. Faneett.
Esq, Calvin Smith. Esq, Alexander Ander-
son and James Riley.
In the absence Of the committee the meet
ing was addressed BY the Hon. William A.
Graham in an able. patriotic and eonser,a.
tive speech Of considerable length. and was
warmly eheered by the assembly.
AZ the close Of Mr.. Graham's speech. The
committee. through their chairman, Dr.. Gay.
reported that they had agreed unanimously
20 recommend 10 the meeting the name Of
Capt. Johu Berry as suitable associate with
Gov. Graham.
The report Of the committee vas adopted
by the meeting. and the nomination confirm
ed BY an unanimous vote.
Allen Brown. Esq. vas then called 10 the
chair. and Capt. Berry expressed himself as
endorsing the speech Of Gov Graham entire,
even TO the crossing Of a o.. dotting an |,
And then said We ought to remember the
blood aud treasures our foreiaIhers enpcnd.
ed 10 obtaining and transmitting to Us the
great blessings we enjoy; the gift was too
great, too sacred, to be cast aside and tram.
pied on. He concluded by saying that b.
could not accept the nomination, as Gov
Swain was before the people as candidate
and he could not permit his name to be uset
under The circumstances.
Mr. Guthrie took upon himself wilhdra v
the name Of Gov. Swain, as he felt aulhoris
ed "a do. knowing the feelings Of thu Gov
ernor on the subject. Under that assurane'
Capt. Berry accepted. On motion. Mr,
Guthrie was appointed 10 confer with Gov
Swain.
ALLEN BROWN. pres't pro fem.
Tnos. wiLsos. Secretary.
p. 9. lam officially informed this day
Feb ED, 1901, that Gov. Swain, on the sp
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

The Baltimore correspondent Of the New
York Tribune states that Mr.. Justice Wayne
and Mr.. Justice Campbell Of the United
States Supreme Court. the one from Georgia
and the other from Alabama, have both de-
termincd not TO resign their Offices. notwith-
standing the secession Of their respective
States.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
HillsborOugh Female Normal School.

.E'HE FEMALE ACADEMY in this place will be
opened on Wednesday the 2ddly Of January. The
objects contemplated in this School arc
!. A Normal School Of character aud grade
ii. School within The reach Of the Masses
These two objects will govern the institution. Young
ladies preparing for college, home life teaching will
fnd this School well adapted TO these views.
CoURsE on STuniEs--A thorough English Course,
Music, and Ornamental Branches.
TERMS, PER SESSION.
4 Thorough Course, including Board, Music Oil
Painting and other ornamentas, with the Literary
Course, per session, Ss5 90
\ Full Course Of Music, Latin, Ornamental and
English Branches, per session, so 90
Primary English lorsmal Wax Work flowers fruit
boys and girlsl SO 90 each, IS 90
Second Glass, 10 90 Grerian, z 90
Literary Course, Is 90 Oriental, Pastelle, Mo-
latin, 8 90 nochromatic each, IS 90
Music, on Piano, Is 90 Leather Work, s 90
Music, on Guitar, 10 90 Embroidery and Nee.
Oil Painting, IS 90 die Work, 90
Hair Work, 90 Board, per month, 8 90
Fifty young ladies' can end board in the village Ten
ran be boarded and educated without money. Chem-
cal and Philosophical Apparatus, Charts, Maps Globes,
&c, with Musical Instruments, will be provided. Eve
Try exerion made please. An especial class for small
/ BOYS aud Girls
| Your patronage is respectfully solicited
Miss ANNIE d. v. PEARCE,
Miss CHARLOTTE A.hBCoWN
/ November ~. tt-6S
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
n TO Persons on ei Employment. "a
AGENTS WANTED,

In every County in the United States,
rE,o engage in The sale Of some Of the best and most
Il elegantly Illustrated Works published.
Our publications are d the most intefeeiing eharac.
,c, alapte 10 the wants d the Farmer Mechanic and
Merchant; They arc Published in the best style. and
bound IL he most substantial manner, and worthy
place In The Library Of every Household IN the Land.
~ 10 men of enterprise and industrious habits. this
hasnes. offers opportunity Tot profitable employment
seldom 10 be met with.
.Ys Persons desiring 10 act rs Agents will receive
promptly by mail iu particulars, terms Sc. y address.
sing LEARi. GETZ q Co., Ea5ishsns.
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southern Confederacy. The Ho,

Southern C0nfederacy. The Hon. Jeiier-
Davis, Of Mississippi, has been elected President,
and the Hon. Alexander II. stephens, Of Georgia. Vice
President o. the Confederate States Of North America.
The Hon. Robert Toombs, Of Georgia, has been APP
pointed Secretary Of State; the Hon. C. s. Memmin.
ger Of South Carolina, Secretary Of the Treasury and
the Hon. l.. p. Walker, Secretary Of War.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

THg W.ArHgR AT THg SouTa.--At Charles
ton, ). g., last week the weather was unu-
sually mild. Peach trees we're in full bloom,
green peas had been in blossom Tor week,
and strawberries were beginning TO form.
The Mercury anticipates that about the mid
die Of next month strawberries and green
peas will be among the table Injuries sup
piled TO Major Anderson at Fort Sumter.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
HILLsBoRoUGH, N. G.
Wednesday, February ~, 1861.

~ All persons indebted to this office for subscrp
ton to the Recorder advertisements or job work, are
earnestly requested 70 call and settle their accounts
Our necessities compel us 70 make speedy collections
We desire that payments should be made voluntarily
and should very much regret the necessity Of resoring
10 coercion; bu, money must have, or We cannot
proceed with our business.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

The CLEAN SWEEP IN TEsSIssEE.-There
seems to be no doubt as to whether Tennes-
see has elected f,oo disunion candidates for
the Convention or none al all. As sample
Of the voting in that State, we note: Roane
county, 900 Union and no convention to IS;
Knox, 3.255 TO 1885, Sewer. 700 to L; Viii
son, 2.606 to 252; Smith. 500 TO 200; Da-
wilson, 1900 Union majority. &c.
Fayetteville Observer.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

The Edinburgh Review, for January, is on
our table, Its contents are l. Church Expansion and
Liiurgical Revision. o. Japan and the Japanese. 9.
The Victoria Bridge. A. Political Ballads Of England
and Scotland s. Ocean Telegraphy. 9. Autobiogra.
ply of Dr. A. Carlyle MotIey's History Of the Uni
ted Netherlands. 8. Forbes and TyndaI on the Alps
and their Glaziers. o.. The Kingdom Of Italy. TO- Ma.
val Organization. assl
Published by Leonard Scott & Co., New York
Price $s per annum for any one Of the Reviews,
wood and the four Reviews, $40. H
discount Of twenty-five per cent from the above
prices will be allowed to clubs ordering four
copies of any one or more Of the above works.
New volumes Of the four Reviews and Blackwood
commenced with January
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

plication Of G oil. Guthrie to him. voluntarily
sccsded to the nomination made on tho Goth
instant. and withdrew his name from the can
yass. THOMAS WILSON.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
WatsonvilIe Female Seminary,

VNHE next Session Of this School viii commence ~
the frs Monday in February next ild coAtiitse
I've months.
Terms the same as hsrciofic. The Proprietor has
in his employ for the ensuing session iuil r5,ps II
experienced Teachers and every pan. vii ~ iakli u
render this school worthy The patronage II hr pu'.
Young ladies will he conveyed from Gflham rialiUn
or the Companys shops, n. q. Railroad. IL Wais,,p
vile, free Of charge BY informing the Proprietor ol
tins Of arrival at those places.
Eff. WATSON.
January slh, 1861.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
The legislature adjourned sine die on

The Legislature adjourned sine die on Mon.
day morning last. Bin has been passed authorizing
the building of railroad from The coslfields in Chat
ham Raleigh and appropra,ng for the purpose $500,
600; and also for road from the Companys shops to
Milton. Wewill give List f.she acts passed in our
next.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

A standing role not 10 be neglected.
Settlements 10 be made as soon as the year
ends by every one.
A IL persons owing me in any way are respectfully
a requested 10 call al my store, without delay fur
het notice. aud settle their dues must proceed i'm
medalely 10 collect III my debts, they being due this
day. Longer indulgence cannot be given. as s1peFi.
ence proves that delay does no good.
JAMES WEBB.
January 1. 1851. "a
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

Adjutanf General Wednesday last. ihs
Legislature elected John =. Hoke the commoner from
Lincoln, Adjuiant General Of the Stale, with salary
Of $500.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
PERsoS County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.
December Term, 1860.
So e......... go. ~ ts........

joel sNfaney 2. John ~ SWtAhfys
Attachment iftied on Laad.
IT appearing 10 the satisfaction Of the Court that the
defendant John q. sweancy. is mol resident ct this
state, Il IS therefore ordered by said Court that pual
cation be inside in the Marlborough Recorder lgf ~
weeks for said John q. sweaney u lnaee H. rcrsnni
appearance az the next d this Count e he held
for The county Of Person, al the court house 10 k9Sb0
rough, on the third Monday in March next. then and
there 10 answer the aboyc complaint. q judgment viii
bc entered against him pro cunlessn.
Witness, Charles Maslu, Clerk q said Cont a. q.
ice, the third MONDAY u December, &. u. 1860.
CHARLES MASON, Clerk.
January rs. Ptieo adv. - 30. DIV
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
The Petersburg InteIiIgencer. :

The Petersburg InteIIigencer. =. A..
Goodwin, Esq. has associated himself with R. g
Shell, Esq, in the management and proprietofship Of
the Petersburg Intelligencer old and long leading
paper in tina, city. These gentlemen both reputed
men Of talents and requirements. and bring to /,
willing hearts and strong minds, and win doubtless
raise tbs establishment TO its former high standing and
usefulness.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A l,L persons indebted to tho firm Of Hayes & fau-
cell, earnestly requested Ia call aud Ftie their
accounts, as we need money, nni wish 10 pay oG mir
accounts. Please call before February Coun. A..
counts ought to be settled Al least once year Inrs-
ful for past iayors hope for continuance 81 Ihs
'a"'s' HAYES & FAUCET.
January 8. H.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
Attention Orange Guards /!

Attention - Orange Guards
DARADE in font Of the Court House, on Saturday,
March ID. al 10 o'clock, a. M, in full Winter
uniform. arms and seeouiromens in good order.
A full attendance is requested, vote will BE- taken
on increasing our number and adopting the new state
Uniform thereby becoming pa o. the 10000 volunteers
required 10 be raised under the law passed BY The Leg
stature.
by order Of Capt Pride Jones.
r. L. COOLEY, O. 8.
February ~. ST.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

~ Our readers will remember that the
election for delegates to the State Conven-
ton is to take place tomorrow, Thursday. }
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
N O

NO. THE accounts Of WEBB e DICKSON for
~ the year $50, were due on the lst Of Janu.
airy, and now made out ready for settlement Cali
aud settle, or look Tor an officer.
WEBB & DICKSON.
January 30. IT,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

At Hayerhill, Massachusetts,. twenty five
persons. with certain machinery. produce
six. hundred pairs Of babies shoes daily. All
the stitching is done by sewing machines
run by steam-a combination Of the two
greatest mechanical inventions. Every OPP
Grafton. except fitting the shoe to the last,
even to the final polishing and cutting the
pegs out Of the inside to prevent them from
hurting the foot, is performed by machinery.
One OF the greatest ,ariosities is the peggng
machine, which inserts the awl, cuts out the
pegs from strip Of wood, and drives them
in all at one operation, and so rapidly that
it will peg two rows around the sole Of a
shoe in twenty seconds.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
| must have Money /!

4 HAVE this day placed my Store books. with all my
notes and accounts, IN The hands Of Stephen Dick.
son, and hs i required 70 sce them up Immediately.
JAMES WEBB.
February 5, 1861. rs
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

Hoilo,cays Pills and Ointment =" Messengers o.
Joy Disorders Of the Kidneys, Stone and Gravel. In
all diseases affecting these organs whether they secrete
too much Of too little waier, afflicted with stone or
gravel with aches and pains aettled in the lons over
the regions Of the kidneys benefit may be derived
in twenty -four hours by the ofthese medicines than
would be in six months by any other Treatment. In
bad II small pot Of the Ointment be rubbed on
the small Of the back over the kidneys il will quickly
penetrate and give instant rele hut perseverance is
necessary to effect cure Six eight Pills should be
taken nightly according to circumstances. trial Of
these remedies will be attended with satisfactory re-
suits.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

He who labors for mankind, without a
care for himself, has already begun his i'm
mortality.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

Select Boarding and Day School.
,I,HE Misses NASH and Miss KOLLoCK will &c.
open ilcil school on the ilih Of January, 1851.
Punetual attendance s requested.
Cireulsts forwarded on application.
Dcecnlbw o. fl-6W
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
January i. 1861.

A LII notes and accounts on our books are
due this day in Cash. Contemplating a
change in our business, we desire and expe ct
prompt settlements.
C. TURRENTINE & SON.
January .. 70
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

Die ii mi. county, on The 18th instant. Mrs. sA-
RAH LATTA, clist Of tho late Joseph Lata. sgcd n
Yeas and months. She had been a member Of the
Episcopal Church sbOu, forty yesr.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27

The Peace Conference was in session in
Washington 81 last accounts. and there not much
room TO hope ior favorable result.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
DISSOLUTION.

ruNHE Arm d .. q. rURRENTlNE s son is this
Il tay as.nlyca IN mutual consent.
Al persons indebted 10 said firm, either BY note o.
account arc earnestly requested TO call aud settle be-
f,re February Court, as the business viii 30 closed
without delay.
- Tho business will hereafter be conducted under
tbe st,lr II TURRENTlNE x son.
January iB. To-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-02-27
Diptheria, liberated Sore Throat, and Scar
let and other Feyers.

Any Of the above diseases may be cured BY well rub
bing the Ointment three times day into The chest
throat aud neck Of the patient it will soon penetrate,
and give immediate relief Medicine taken by the mouth
mus, operate upon the whole system ere its influence
can be felt in any local part whereas the Ointment will
10 its work Whoever tries the ungucnt in The
above for the diseases named, or any similar
disorders eecng the chest and throat will end them
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-08-03
The Amazon Guards.

Attached to the King of Dahomey's army
there is a troop called The Amazon Guards"
The West africa Herald thus describes them:
The Amazon Guards as they have sometimes
been STYLED, are the mos: extraordinary trr ops
that we have ever heard or read Of They
are 5000 in number all females, and display
sucb a degree of ferocious dhirstiness
and hardihood as to bear greater resem
blance to host Of mad tigresses than to
human creatures They utterly despise death;
thew show no mercy to any living being in
war: they are mad after blood and seem
not to know what fear means. They are in
fact troop Of devils, so to speak, whose
hdeous wldness of manner, and the savage
madness Of whose demeanor ip times of ex
element, are so appalling and inhuman, as
to have led many well Judging persons to
opne these dreadful creatures are periodical,
" subjected to the influences of some species
of drug which has this effect. The dres of
the Amazons consists of a pair of loose
trousers, an upper garment covering the
breast, and cap They are armed with a
gun, knives and daggers; some have blunder-
buses, others, long elephant guns, while the
remainder carry the ordinary muske S. In
their military exercises they display good
discipline, as we'll rs wonderful Gexterity and
agility.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-08-03
CERTIFICATE.
T0Iuntary Certificate from Don

Voluntary Certificate from Don Pedro', r..
Being DESTROYS of benefting my fellow ma,
much as possible, induces me to come before a., a'
public and certify TO the following tacts In ",
ly last, called upon DR.. J. c. Young, for med;
cal advice. Twas then laboring under dzzinass.
in my head, very tedious pain in my back and
hips weakness in my legs and arms loss of mem
ory. sore eyes, palpitation of the heart extern
nervousness and general debility; was so haS
that was compelled to suspend business ~.
ter careful examination of my case DR.. Yonnn
pronounced the case durable, and | Commence
taking the medicine he prescribed. and the resnlt
is that am now perfectly well to all appearances
although not so strong as could wish, vet nm
constantly gaining, and can do as good davis
work as any of the men in my locality. The
reason for publishing the above is to counteroc,
that widespread rascally empircism which Is
stalking with such destruction throughout this
otherwise bless ed country.
B. T. MANNING, Residence Don Pedros Bar
REMEMBER That DR.. J. Young's Office, for
the treatment of Private diseases, is at 75l CLAW
street opposite the upper corner OF The Plaza
REMEMBER-That DR.. Young wants no patient
but those fully capable Of approaching and dis.
tinguishing the services of regular. thorouph
bred physician, from the paltry, unearned ana
trifling quack
REMEMBEB-That Dr.. Young is the only repu
lar-bred physician advertising to cure diseases of
mprudcnce
REMEMBER-Dr. Young's remedies and trent
ment are entirely unknown to all others Pre-
pared from Il life spentn the hospitals of Europe.
and the first in this country from pure chemicals
imported.
Observation-Disclosures. J. C. Young gives every
attention to diseases peculiar to females
Office. ISL Clay street, opposite The upper cor
f the Plaza.
January 18th, 18Gl-3mo.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-08-03

BLOW PIPES, various styles. Brush Wheels
Chcyaliel's Lathes EXcavators. Burrs and drills
pl in round steel wire handles, Pinion wire very
neat. Ivory handles Pearl handles. FILES-Sep
arating Oval stump, Molnr, single curve. Molar.
double curve. FORCEPS - Chevalier's extra
quality. GOLD FOlL-Watt's Crystal, Jones q
Whites. Abbey y Sons. Adhesive Grindstones,
Grinding Apparatus-Iron, accelerated motion.
Impression Cups, Stump eXtractors. Screws
LANCETS-Ivory handles fixed blades, Pearl
handles do, Pocket she'll handle one blade, peck
ct 10 2 blades. Pocket do blades. Mouth glasses,
all kinds, Mouth Distenders, Plate Cutters, Plug
ging Instruments-Stecl handle, file cut, Ivory
handle, octa9on. Ivory handle, octagon large.
Pearl handle, gold mounted, Plate Shears, Seal
ing Iustruments-kiud same as pluggers. Saw
frames, Tin Foil--Jones q Whites Oh. pure teeth
Jones Whites plain, Jones Il Whites Gum
Turkeys, various patterns, Pinchers, Hooks.
Elevators. right and left. Also every article used
by Dentists We have made permanent arrange
ments for Dental stock. and Will at all times be
well supplied.
X. Ii. MCDONALD Il Co,
Ilpuo ris
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-08-03
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
IATE RASSETTE HOUSED
Soutv,xyest cor bush and SansOme streets.
SAN FRANCISCO.

yEYHIS popular and well established Hotel still
continues to enjoy the patronage OF the pub
lie for which the proprietors beg most respect
tullv to return their greattul Acknowledgements,
anlavail themselves OF this opportunity 10 as
sure their patrons that no effort shall be spared
on their part to maintain the cnviable reputation
of the METROPOLITAN as first class house.
The Metropolitan is ire-proof, and hardlinished
throughout.
The Metropolitan is the largest Hotel. and has
the most spacious halls, and the best lighted and
ventilated rooms of any upon the Pacific coast.
The Metropolitan is situated in the business
part of the city, and is centrally located between
thn landings of the Ocean and River steameres.
The Metropolita has elegantly furnished suites
or rooms with one or more bedrooms attached to
norlors. and admirably adapted to the wants of
families.
The Metropolitan Dning-room has twenty sepa-
rate tables, where families and friends can ENJOY
1T meals the social quiet Of home.
For general cleanliness luxurious and we'll
cooked food. attentive and orderly servants, the
Metropolitan has no superior.
The Metropolitan is furnished with Collins q
Co.'S luxurious and Justly celebrated
Premium Spring Mattresses,
which insure the most refreshing sleep.
The Metropolitan Coach will always be at
the Landing upon the arrival OF steamers to car
nv passengers to The Hotel.
last. but not least. the charges at the Metro
politan will be moderate. and adopted to the
state of the times. ARMSTRONG TODD,
Proprietors
January goth, 1861.