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Year: 1859

The Elizabeth City Pioneer and the WILLIAMSON
Banner are both temporarily suspended Cause
inadequate patronage. .f.


Now here is food for reflection. These two pa
pers have suspended because their publishers were
not making enough to continue them, and there
are several more now going on in the State that
will have to follow suit at no distant day, unless
their proprietors have sinking fund on which to
draw The fact is we do not know of more than II
or Is publications in the whole State that are pay
ing enough to justify their continuance fof = day
WHY then are they continued? Is it that the pro-
prietors expect to do BETTER in consequence of the
hattering promises that have been held out to
them, after awhile? Ifso, we can only say, vain
deluson In North Carolina all newspapers must
depend principally upon local circulation and local
business, and any paper, if properly started and
judicousy managed, that does not pay in one or
two years, had better be abandoned.


We know that it sometimes happens that good,
energetic and even talented men embark in jour
nalism and fall but these instances rare; and
consequently it is time that men were beginning
to realize that it is folly to embark in any business
for which they are wholly unfit by habit, education,
energy and natural talent The blacksmith,
shoemaker, carpenter, brick mason, who has
been bred to his business and thoroughly under
stands it, and adds to this promptness, energy and
strict integrity, will do well in any community;
and why?-because he has been bred to his
business and knows all about it. We might just
as we'll expect dray driver to succeed at law or
physic as that the lawyer or physician would
succeed at journalism. Each man to his trade.
The Harpers are printers; so is Bonner, the Ledger
man; so are Bennett and Greedy; so is Crutchfeld
of the Petersburg Express; So was Col. King (now
deadl the founder Of the Charleston Courier, which
is by the by Of the best paying publications in
the country. We mig ght enumerate many more
but these are sufficient to show that nearly all the
successful journalists in this country were acquainted
with the tolls hardships and vicissitudes of a
printing Office before they entered their of
prorrieto,ship.


Hon. Edward Everett is an orator and scholar,
but he could not keep daily paper living six
months, if its continuance depended upon its
income Bonner, it is said, after giving him ten
thousand dollars for 50 articles, has offered him,
before the articles have all been published, five
thousand dollars to quit This, however, must be
hoax.


The newspaper business is like everything
else-more depends on the man and the manage
ment than on locality, and opinion is that
papers generally get about what patronage they
deserve-sometimes more These remarks are not
intended to have any particular application, but
are thrown out in the best feeling, with the hope
that they may be the means of arresting, to some
extent, that mania which at this time evidently
exists among those who have no practical talent
for the business for editorial honors and emoluments.
Elizabeth City Pioneer will soon be resumed.
Year: 1859

A wedding took place at Cherokee on Monday,
says the Tenn. Press, under peculiarly romantic
circumstances A fair maiden of that place was
promised in marriage by her father, who IS pub
lican to countryman; but the damsel loved anoth-
era younger and better looking man, whom alone
she declared should be her welded lord The
cruel 'parient' decided that his will must be obey
ed in the matter, and on Monday locked his daugh-
ter up in her room, and started for this place In
quest of the man of his choice. While he was
gone the lover of the girl stole her through the
window, Ooh blind parentD and the two started on
keen run for the nearest justice, whose Office is
about half mile from Cherokee. On the road
they were stopped by an offcious pursuer, where
upon the youthful and most brave drew revo
yer, presented it and gallantly declared that he
would eight for woman quicker than for his
grub !" This settled the question OF intervention
and the fusacious lovers were allowed to proceed.
Reaching the abode of the Justice, who was happi-
ly not away, they were at once united in the holy
bonds of wedlock and returned to Cherokee in
less haste than they left it. When the outwtted
father Joined them with his expectant friend, and
learned that the Gordon knot had been tied, his
spirit was tremendous and fearful to behold and
tie feelings of the disappointed lover can be better
imagined than described.


The above seems to be one of those extreme
cases, in which the course of 'fugacious' or run
away lovers appears really justifable We say ex-
treme; for certainly cases are very rare in which
young persons are guiltless in setting aside the
counsel and wishes of parents. And it is seldom,
too, that parent creates necessity for such
course the part of his daughter-seldom that
he, in preventing negatively what she considers
her happiness in marrying the man of her choice,
adds positive misery by compelling her to marry
one whom she does not choose and cannot love.
There are but few men in the world for whom a
young girl should forsake her father and mother.
They were the best friends she had on earth in
her infancy, and it is quite presumable they con-
tinue so in her ripper years; and young lady
should ponder we'll the matter before she Sights
or grieves that love, which, when that of others
may torsake, grows warmer in adversely and is
a never-failing support in the day of trouble. And
on the other hand, young gentleman betrays a
recklessness and want of independence when he
counsels opposition to the wishes of parents in this
matter. Let him act upon the old adage, "There
are as good fish in the ever caught out OF
it." In great majority of instances, candestine
marriages turn out unhappily for both parties.
Year: 1859

Late dates from Japan have been received The
difficulty which arose between the American Consul
and the japanese Government, had been amicably
settled. An American, who had discovered rich
copper mine, laid claim to the mine and to the soil,
contrary to the laws of the country. The Govern
ment resisted, and the affair was assuming an
unpleasant aspect, when the Emperor, to prevent
all further dispute, proposed that third Power
should be selected as umpire, and designated first
France and then Russia. The American Consul
had not sent in his answer, when the author of
the discovery, who morally certain of the result,
gave up his claim on the soil, and solicited
authorization to work the mine and share the
profits with the japanese Government. The offer
at once accepted.
Year: 1859

The annexed from the Petersburg Express con-
tains excellent advice for both parents and chill
dren, and we commend it to them for their serious
considerations


GOING TO SCHooL.-The re-opening of the
schools is now the most common topic among the
younger generation, and very important one it
is too, and in serious light should be so consider
ed by both parent and pupil. The pupil, in order
to receive the full benefit of instruction. should be
made by his parents to feel that the teacher is
of his best friends; that if his wishes are some
times thwarted and his waywardness reproved, it
is for his advantage; and above all, parent should
never in the presence of his child call in question
the Justice of the teachers authority. If child
knows that his parent doubts to the propriey Of
certain of discipline, no teacher can hold
proper influence over the mind and heart of the
child. Let teachers and parents have frequent
interviews and understand each others wishes in
regard to their children. 1t buoys up the spirits
of teacher to enjoy the friendship and co-opera
ton Of parents-it is cordial to his dropping and
wearied mind, soothing as music itself-the con-
sciousness that though pupils REBEL oftentimes
inattentive, obstinate and indifferent, there are
those who appreciate his motives and exertions,
and cherish towards him kind and sympathsing
feeling. It is unjust to assume that prejudices
rest upon the mind of christian teacher. Prefer
ence for the amiable, industrious and obliging, he
cannot help feeling, but his good sense and justice
to those committed to his will never allow
him to see with eiudiced eye.
Year: 1859

ILLEGAL VoTIEG IN OLD TIMEs-The follow
ing is an extract from the laws of Massachusetts for
1643, showing how voting was managed in the old
en- time:


It is ordered by this court and the authority
thereof, that for the yearly choosing Of assistants
the freeman shall use Indian corn and beans, the
Indian corn to manifest election, the beans contra
ry; and if any freeman shall put in more than one
Indian corn OF bean, for the choice or refusal of
any public officer, he shall forfeit for every such
ofense ten pounds
Year: 1859

A MAN LIVING FIVE DAYS WITH A BROKEN
NEcK-Thc Louisville Journal says


"Somc two weeks since, an elderly German fell
during the night down steep fight of steps and
struck the side of his head against the wall at the
landing. He was taken up insensiblc and carried
to his room. 1t was found on examination, when
he became conscious, that he was paralysed in all
those parts of his body below the neck, and that his
neck was broken. ITe remained in this condition
something over FIVE days, conversing freely with
his attendants, and describing to them all the sen
sations that he had. His attending surgeons, we
believe made an attempt to set the neck, but were
obliged to 6esist, on account of sufocaton coming
on whenever the head was brought into its natural
position Between the fifth and sixth days the
nurse undertook to move him for the purpose of
. changing his linen and in doing so the head was
unwittingly turned 80 that the neck straight.
Death took place instantly But for this accident,
there is no telling how long he might have lived
Altogether the case is most extraordinary one,
and no doubt will, in due time, be published au-
thoritatively in some medical journal"
Year: 1859

The world is half darkened with crosses,


Whose burdens are weighing them down;
They crOak Of their stars and iIl-usage,


And grope In the ditch for Q crown.
Why talk to the wind Of thy fortune,


Or clutch at distinction and gold
II thou canst not reach high on the ladder,


Thou can steady its base BY thy hold.
For the flower, though hid In the corner,


Will as faultlessly finish its bloom-
Will reach for sparkle Of sunshine,


That the clouds have not dared 10 consume,
And wOnldst thou be less than flower


With thought, and brain, and hand?
Why wait for the dribb1es Of fortune, mand
When there's something that these may com
There is food to be won from the furroW,


And forests that wait to be hswp,
There 10 marble untouched By the chiseI


Days that break on the forehead Of June.
Will ye let the pillow rust in the furrow-


Unbuilded home or hall2
Nor bid the stones wake from their silence
Nor fret as II fretting were ell?
Go learn Of the blossom and ant-hi


There's something thy labor must give,
Light the beacon that pierces the Tempest,


Strike the cold from thy footing and live.
I-ive-nOt trail with thy face in the drOss. heap,
In the track OF the brainless and proud,
Lit the cetemsnts away from thy manhood,
ThOu'rt robbing the dead Of shrOud.
There's words and there's pens to be welded,
There's thought that must die IL unsaid,
W0uldst thou saunter and pine away roses,


Or sepulchTe dreams that are dead!
NO. drag not thy hope to the pyre,


Dreams dead from the ashes will rise
Look not down On the earth for its shadow
There is sunlight for thee in the skies.
Year: 1859

MAJOR FRENCH, or WAsMNGroN.-t was stated in
teegraphc despatch from Washington yesterday that
Major French had LEFT for Europe although he under
bonds to appear at Court in that city. This state
mens circulated in Washington in consequence Of the
temporary absence Of that gentleman evidently with the
design Of damaging him in advance OF his examination.
Major F. had come on 70 New York TO take Of his
family back to Washington, and 10 obtain two three
witnesses necessary In his His friends knew whore
he was and all about his movements.
Year: 1859

would ind In the negroes Of the South enemies more
eeous and formidable than any they could possibly en-


Teeeraphlc dispatches have been received This morn


ing from one OF the Governors AIDS stating that all was
quiet at Harpers Fcrry and Charestown and that there
was no apprehension OF attack Omp eqaipages have
been forwarded from the Stats armory here for the
to remain until after tho execution Brown will
doubleday be hung the ID Of December porsnant ~
sentence The others will abide the fate the day


fixed for their execution. The threats NJ have
placed them beyond the pale OF hope.


Captain Hall, Of the Wilmington IN C) Light Infantry,
rendered to Governor Wise the services of that company
M Chariestown in case of need The Governor thanked


the Captain for this oer but declined, the
ground Of bis having sufficient force at his command
within the State 70 meet any emergency. Aid from seve
raj other quarters had Also been rendered. but declined
for tho same reason.


neighborhood Of the city, 70 act as home guard They
keep up patrol each night along the outskirts OF the
city and portions Of the adjoining county The military
organization throughout the State is such as 70 give the
most perfect guarantee against any emergency.


The next session Of the Virginia Legislature s looked
forward 70 with much interest y thought that mea.
Of very vigorous character Will be adopted and
that sentiments strongly donunciaory othe OF the
abotons.s wiz And expression among the great majority
of that body. Be- assured there lively time ahead


The promptness with which Mr.. Edwin Robins IN Presi
dent Of the Richmond ksburg and Pstomac Rail-
road, put special train In readiness Saturday night
last, for the accommodation Of the troops ordered
CbarestowB, s commented upon hsre In terms OF the
highest appreciation. In lees than hour and half
from the time Of the first naton OF its need he had
Q train OF nine with first class engine upon the
track ready to start The regular night mail train LEFT at
half past six o'clock and upon application being made by
Governor Wise tor special train at quarter eight
O'clock telegraphic despatch was forwarded 10 Fre-
dercksburg, ordering that when tho mail train reached
there for Acqua Creek the conductor would be told to
detan the steamer which to start from the Creek TO
Washington until the special train about to leave here
with the troops should reach there. This done and
without causing any detention 10 the mall nasmuch
no train left Washington for the North Sunday
ing. Everything went we'll, not single accident hav
ing occurred Indeed, the Richmond Fredericksburg and
OldQct in aa1.
ways been distinguished orits happy exemption from &C
cidents. ia safe and comfortable route TO travel by.
Year: 1859

GUT THIS OUT AND STICK IT IN YOUR HAT
woods Hair Restorative will change gray hair to
its original color, stop it from falling off. and
cause it to grow on bald heads and as cosmetic
It has no equal. Pimpes and Woods Hair
restorative cannot exist together.


CAUTION. Beware Of worthless limitations. as
several are already in the market, called by
different names. Use none unless the words
professor Woods Hair Restorative, Depot St.
Louis Mo, and New York are blown in the
bottle. Sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine
dealers also by all Fancy and Toilet Goods
dealers in the United States and Canada.
Year: 1859

P A R ABOLA SPECTACLES!
INUPERlDR to all others in use; ground in con-
! y cavo-cOnvex form, wbi;h is in accordance with


the philosophy of nature The density of material,
perfect surfaces, and exact spherical figure. form
the most perfect Spectacle Lens ever introduced.
The Spectacle Lens in common use termed Double
Convex, has but one focus, which, being in its
centre, admits of perfect vision only through its
centre and as the eye in rolling from side to
SIDE departs from this point it is affected by the
incidental distortion, and occasions in weak ewes
fatigue and pain and in strong more frequent
change of Glasses for those of n higher mower
than is caused by the simple hattenng of the ewes
by age, or what is generally termed. IL they make
the eyes grow old" Could the head be made to
turn and accommodate the sight, while the ewes
renamed hxed. the Double Convex Lens would
not be so Objectionable, but as neither of these
plans could be very well accomplished, an easier
method TO remedy this important defect in the
ntnerto constructed helps to the defective hu.
man vision" is desirable. This end is attained /
the Paraboa Pebble Glasses, which having not
Tly central focus, but one throughout, the OBJ
lection above named is obvated, as they will enable
the wearer to perceive objects at every angle of
vision, with all the correctness of the natural
healthy sight.


Inc most peculiar and important feature in





these Spectacles is witnessed in cases where young
persons have been obliged to resort to the use OF
1iasses from some physical debility having af-
fected temporarily their vision. In such cases
the eye soon regains its healthy powers. and the
GLASSES can be laid aside, without having had the
least tendency to affect the eyes so as to demand
their continuous use. But this is not the case
with ether Glasses. Once worn, they become
n1tures' and although they give temporary relief,
yet from the moment they are first put on, there
VIII De diminishing of the powers of the eye,
ana consequently demand for an older or strong
er glass in a short period


have the pleasure to announce to the citizens
OF. this place and vicinity, that will stay for
few days next week at the Mansion House where
| would be happy to see all who wish to avail
themselves of this great and beneficial aid to
their eyes. B. NEWMAN. Optician


YazOo City, March 10, 1859. Glt
Year: 1859

A convention of colored men is in session in In
dianapolis, considering the best means of having
the restrictions thrown around negro testimony in
criminal prosecutions against whites removed
They will memorialize the Legislature on the sub
Year: 1859

KILLED on THE RAILROAD.-"Drlyer,"
the pug -nosed bull terrier attached TO the
Central Hotel in Sunbury, has learned BY
sad experience that fghtiug the locomotive
is an amusement attended with fatal con-
sequences. For long while, this old dog
had been an inveterate enemy of locomo-
tive engines, and whenever one passed the
Hotel at slow gait, he never failed to
attack it, biting hold Of the cow-catcber
with the design Of giving the machine a
good shaking. As the machine never bit
back, or showed any signs of resistance,
the pugnacious canine got to be ungovern-
ably "sassy" and belligefent; so on We'd
nesday morning, when the Williamsport
accommodation train was passing at more
than ordinary speed, be rushed forward at
the object OF his aversion, bnt was knocked
over, and had the life crushed out Of him
before be had time to how'll Let this be
a warning to all dogs, whether possessed Of
two or four legs, that when they want to
fight they should be careful to take one Of
their size Like old Brown, "Driver" was
more courageous than discreet.-SaaJary
Gd-etie
Year: 1859

SHEEP DoGs.-An Indiana farmer says
that a number of sheep wearing bells, in
any flock, will keep away dogs. He would
allow ten bell sheep to every hundre! or
hundred and fifty. When sheep are
alarmed, they run together in compact
body. in which act all the bells are rung
at once, which frightens the deg or makes
him think some one Is on bis track so be
leaves without taking mutton.
Year: 1859

TAKE YoUR HOME PAPER.-In the re-
cent election, we notice that those towns
that paironsed the Citizen freely, have
done vastly the best for the Republican
ticket. Something may be learned from
this. A thorough party organization
cannot be maintained and full party
vote cannot be drawn out where the To-
cal papers do not circulate freely
Eastern papers like the N. Y. Tribune
may do well for Presidential contest,
or for Information upon national politics,
but the local papers are what do the
cleaning. and appeal directly TO the in
lerest and action of the masses. EUery
RepuJtiean should make IL a point to take
has county paper fist and thsn if he has
need of onotter, take it.-Jackson Cit.


To the doctrine we subscribe most free
Iy. Had ii been more closely observed
in Illinois .he result there, in our opinion,
would have been different. Had the
council of reliable Republican papers in
the West in regard TO the management
Of the campaign in that State prevailed,
without being subjected to the distract
ing influence of the injudicious advice of
the N. Y Tribune, Albany Journal and
other eastern papers, we believe that the
Legislature would have shown a majority
of Republicans.


We regard it as the true policy for the
press and politicians of a stale, district or
county 10 mark out the line of policy
which in their judgment, will most con-
duce to the success of their course
After this is done, if outsiders can help
on the cause by any means in their pow
er, there can be no objections to their
assi tance. But We deny 10 the Tribune
or any other paper out of Ohio the right
TO even undertake 10 direct the policy of
the Republican party here. We believe
The party to be equal 10 the care of it,
self and desire no Interference from other
qaariers. Entertaining these oFinions,
.re4 regard the advice of the Citizan as
sound, and 10 the point. If the people
will read their local papers they will be
mnch more likely TO form correct opinions
in regard to local questions, than they
will if they look abroad 70. COUNSEL
Toledo Blade.
Year: 1859

GA man lately died in Boston from
the effects of the growing in of toe
nail"


Did he? We regret to hear it. We
regret still more to hear that any one
has lived to mature age without learning
how 10 prevent "lhe growing in of toe
nall" by which we presume is meant
that frequent occurrence of the corner OF
the nail growing into the everything flesh
in consequence OF weal ing shoes or boots
too tight. We have known cases Of ex-
crucialing suffering arising from this
cause; and only last we, we rode down
town with surgeon on his way to ope-
rate on Toe that had become inflamed
from the corner of the nail growing into
the flesh. Now to prevent this difficulty
Do not cut away the offending corner OF
the nail, as is usua!lY done, very short;
but cut notch in the centre, quite down
10 the quick, and keep that notch there
until the difficulty is cured, which will
sometimes be with the first cutting The
philosophy of the remedy is. that the
cut breaks the arch. and naturally chan
yes the curvature of the nail, and makes
the corners turn up instead of down
! Tt6une.
Year: 1859

has won for itself such a renown for the cure Of
every variety Of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
It y entirely unnecessary for us to recount the
evidence Of its virtues, wherever it has been en-
plcyed. Ar 1t has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality kept up to the best
+ ever has been, and that it may be relied ON to
Do for tAsir relief I'll it has ever been found to do