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Year: 1859

From the London Times, May Sd.


The Kingdom of Sardinia, composed
of Piedmont-its principal mass-in
the centre, the ancient province of
Savoy in the northwest, and the mari
time territory of Genoa in the south
east, is not above 100 miles in breadth
from its western to its eastern frontier:
On the former of these frontiers it is
conterminous along its entire length
with France, its ally; but on the latter it
is only conterminous with Austria, its
enemy. In the North portion of the
Swiss Territory, and in the South the
Ducby of Parma supply the border
Year: 1859

FROZEN 70 DEATH Two young men named Peter
and Jacob PAUL. were frozen to death near Water.
ford Ill. They endeavored to force a skif1 through
the ice covering shallow water after dark, and
failing, attempted to walk ashore, the ice being
too thin TO bear them. but becoming over-power-
ed by the intense cold they both perished not far
from land,
Year: 1859

JUDGE RUFFIN-A correspondent of the Pc
tersburg Express thus speaks Of Judge Rufin and
the Supreme Court ofN. G.: ..
"The Supreme Court of North Carolina is now
beyond doubt, one of the ablest judicial tribunals
in the nation. There is not in this whole Union
a more profound jurist than Judge Ruffin. l re-
gard him an honor to the American Bar, and I
feel confident that about the most instructive and
interesting discussion which could be raised, would
be one between Judge Rufin and such man as
Hardwicke or Eldon, ON great questions of equity.
The truth is he knows Vesey, Jr. and Vesey, Sr.
by heart. mean by this that he is great equity
jurst, and | have hesitation in saying that the
powers that be-thc national powers-ought long
since to have called such a to the Supreme
Court bench of the Union. There is on
the Supreme Court bench of the United States su-
perior to Judge Rufin. Had he been placed on
that bench he would have added greatly to the
high character of the federal judiciary. But in
thus speaking Of Judge Rufin, whose unanimous
reelection to the Supreme Court OF the State by
the present Legislature is honor to them as
much as it is to him. do not wish to be consider
ed as undertaking the high qualifications Of The
other Judges of the Supreme Court of this State.
Chief Justice Pearson is man of profound legal


learning, and SO is Judge Battle. There is a
striking difference in the character of their minds,
but each has its peculiarities distinctly and strong
ly marked, and doubt those distinctive charae-
terstics add to the great strength of the Supreme
Court Bench of the State.


AS now constituted, there is unbounded conf
dence in the Supreme Court, and no one doubts
that, beyond all question, that bench is composed
of men of high moral worth, and the most profound
legal clearinghouse more SO! So say $50 say
all'
Year: 1859

of Mr. Webster inherited more than the name,
and in fact We, as rule never look for a great
man in great mans son. Do families have floods
and ebbs of greatness as the tides and is the in
tellect of great man the accumulation of success
sive generations Many interesting questions
suggest themselves on this subject of genealogy,
which we must reserve for a subsequent article
NeacGw~yport Herald.
Year: 1859

more than words could have done


In the morning just as the carrier
was dressing there came a loud rap
upon the door, accompanied by a
voice which be knew full well. He
FASTENED to open the way, and gave
entrance TO Jacob Burnap The hun
ter had met party of traders at
LIE wisburg and. disposed of all bis


skins to them, thus finishing his


his journey some six days sooner
then he had anticipated.


Polly was soon upon her husband 9
bosom, and whep be had told his
own story, Morton gave him an ac-
count of his last nights adventure.
Jacob was at first incredulous, but
when he had been down and seen the
bodies be was satisfied.


Polly, my jewel said he placing
bis arms about her neck, i am
proud OF you. love you more and
more, for every day ] find more and
more to love, and turning to Morton
he added


Is she not noble wife,


'Ah, returned tie guest with
much feeling, If poor Liant Morton
had such an one, he would not be a
mail carrier.


When Morton left be was directed
to stop at the first mall station and
state to the officers what had hap
pened, and promised to do SO. He
once more blessed the brave woman
that saved his life and then set out
Late iu the afternoon two officers ar
rived at the cabin, and when they were
shown the dead bodies, they recsg-
nized them. And ere a week had
passed the whole settlement blessed
the Border Heroine for,the work she
had done.
Year: 1859

The death Of true wife is beauti-
fully drawn in the annexed portrait
by Channing:--Her reserve and
shrinking delicacy threw a veil
over her beautiful character. She
was little known beyond her home;
but there she silently spread around
her that soft, pure light, the precious
ness of which is never fully under
stood till it is qusuehed.- Her calm,
gentle wisdom, her sweet humility,
her sympathy, which though tender,
was too serene to disturb her clear
perception, fitted her to act instinct
iyely, and without the consciousness
of either party, on his more sangulne
ardent mind. She was truly spirit
of good, diffasing a tranquil influ-
ence too mildly to be thought oil,
and therefore more sure. Ths blow
which took her from him left a
wound which time could not heal
Had his strength been continued, SO
that he could have gone from the
house of mourning to the haunts ol
poverty, he would have escaped ior
> good part of the day, the senses
of lis bereavement. But a few min
utes' walk in the street now sent him
wearied home. There the lowering
eye. which had SO long Enlightened a, ,
his entrance, was to shed its mild
beam on him no more. There the
voice that had inquired daily into
his labors, and like another con-
science had whispered a sweet ap'
proyal. was still. There the sympa.
thvwhich had pressed with tender hand
his aching hoad, and by its nursing
care had postponed the hour OF e1 e1
haustion and disease, bad gone. ne
was not indeed left alone; for hlla
love and reverence spared no sooth
ing offices, but these though 'e,t an'
spoken of as most precious, could no
take the place of what had been re
moved. This great loss produced
no burst of grief. 1t was STILL deeI
sorrow, the feeling of a mighty VOID
the last burden which the spirit Cal
cast off. His attachments to III
from this moment sensibly declined
To seasons of peculiar sensibility b
wished to be gone. He Kept nea
him the likeness OF his depar'e'


friend, and spoke to me NOR


than once of the solace which he pa


found in it. He heard her volc


from another world, and his anticipS


tions Of that world, always yer


strong, became now more viVld an


touching.
Year: 1859

Happy is the man who IS Tree
FROM envy; who wishes and rsJoices
IN bis neighbor's prosperity, being
contented with his own condition,
and delighted with the good fortune
Of those around him.
Year: 1859

To q Drunken Husband.
My husband, twas for thee left


My own, my happy home;
For thee left my cottage bowers.


With thee in JOY to room;
And where are all thy holy vows,


The truth, the love, the trust,
That won m y heart?-all scattered now,
And trampled in the dust.
1 loved thee wi tn love untold,


And when l stood beside
Thy noble form, I,joyed to think


l was thy chosen bride.
They told me ere was thy OVID,


How sad my lot would be;
l thought not of the future, then,


l only thought of thee.
left my home, my happy home,
A sunny hearted thing,
Forgetting that my happiness
A shadowing cloud might bring.
The sunny side of life is gone,


Its shadows only mine,
And thorns are springing in my heart
Where blossoms used TO twine.
1 do not blame thee for thy lot,


l only pray for thee.
That thou mayest from the tempter's power
ooh, joyful thoughtD be free;
That thou may'st bend above my grave
With penitence sincere,
And for the broken hearted one,


Let fall a sober tear.
Year: 1859

The early fruitfuIness Of nearly every vari-
ETY. of tree cultivated in the garden or or
chard of California, has already passed to
proverb. The peach in favorable localities,
always produces fruit the second year, and
the apple and pear not unfrequently on the
third from the graft, in considerable abun-
dance But there is mistake abroad among
pomologists, in thus allowing their trees to
produce large quantities of fruit, while yet
but two or three years. growth from the seed
or graft. 1t is so agreeable to obtain fruit
from trees of our own setting, at as early
day as possible, that little or no attention is
given to the effect of this extreme precocious-
ness; nor have we seen in any publication
in this State, word of caution in regard to
this propensity of fruit trees to early bear
ing, yet its effects are visible for evil in near
ly every orchard and garden in the State.


Il Experience has taught, not
only in other countries, but in California
as well, that the best apple and pear trees at
four years old, are those in which but little
else than leaves and wood have been grown;
for whilst thrifty growth of limbs is pro-
duced from year to year the grower has it in
his power to shape the tree almost entirely
to bis wishes, which is not the case when
the energies of the tree are expended to an
improper degree in the production OF fruit


California CultWist.
Year: 1859

Think gently OF the erring!
Ye know not of the power
With which the dark temptation came
In some unguarded hour;
Ye may not know how earnestly
They struggled, or how well,
Until the hour of darkness came,
And darkly thus they fell.
Think gently of the erring!
Oh, do not once forget,
However deeply stained by sin,
He is thy brother yet
Heir of the self-same heritage,
Child of the self-same God!
He hast but stumbled in the path,
Thou hast but feebly trod.
Speak gently of the erring!
For is it not enough
That innocence and grace are gone,
Without thy censure rough?
1t sure must be weary lot
That sin-crushed heart to bear,
And they who share happier fate
Their chidings well may spare.
Speak kindly of the erring!
Thou yet may'st lead them back
With holy words and tones of love





From misery's thorny track.
Forget not that thou hast often sinn'd,
And sinful yet may be,
Deal gently with the erring one
AS God hath dealt with thee.
Year: 1859

ANEcDorE OF JoHN Hancock A letter
in the New York Tribunc gives an anocdotc
Of John HancoclS's hospitality apropos of the
purchase Of the Hancock estate There
were not less than fifty or sixty at table, but
the host did not sit at meat with them. He
ate at little side-tabe, and sat on a wheel
chair. in which he wheeled himself about the
general table to speak with his guests. This
was because of his gout of which he made
political as well as social excuse for doing
as he pleased On the occasion in question,
when the guests were in the height of ami
mated conversation, and Just as the cloth was
drawn, they were interrupted by a trcmen-
dous crash. A servant. in removing a cut
glass epergne, which formed the central orna-
ment Of the table, let it fall, and it was dash
ed in a thousand pieces An awkward silence
fell upon the company, who hardly knew how
to treat the accident, when Hancock relieved
their embarrassment, by cheerfully oxclaim-
ing, james, break as much as you like but
don't make such a coniounded noise about
it! And under cover of the laugh this ex-
cited, the fragments were removed, and the
talk went on as if nothing had happened -
This it strikes me, was the presence of mind
of true good breeding
Year: 1859

MArCH SAFEs.-Were an insurance agent
! would make it an imperative rule that ev-
cry house insured by me should be provided
with metal or earthern boxes, in which match
es should be kept They are often seen lying
loosely upon the shelf or in the closet, where
a careless servant, an unthinking child, or
even mischievous mouse may produce dis
astrous results with them. \ little incident
has made me very careful in this matter One
day. when about closing my room, l hastily
threw a key into a drawer where were sew
era loose papers and miscellaneous articles
and closed it but Just as it was closed, there
was a glimmer of light within the drawer
which attracted my attention from its novelty
Opening it, | found that the key had struck
the end of friction match fred it, and, if
undiscovered, the building. worth many thou
sand dollars, would probably have been con-
sumed, and no one could have guessed how
it took fire. 1t is unquestionably true that
many fires have originated from mice nibbling
the ends Of matches, and we know that many
children have been poisoned by biting match
es carelessly left within their reach. Buy or
make metallic or earthorn match safe, and
keep it in a safe place-American Agricutu-
rist
Year: 1859

AFFECTING ScENE.--At the close of the late tri.
al of Stephens Mt Now York for the murder of his
wife, after the verdict Of guilty had been rendered
the jurors retired, the spectators dispersed, tho
sheriff with his deputies approached the prisoner
His little daughter Bella about six years old turn
cd towards Stephens. and, after kissing him, said


Come, pal let US 90 now, is all over; see, pa! the
people are going" Human nature, says the New
York Express, could not stand this; the sheriff
turned away to hide n tear, and retired, leaving
the prisoner alone with his relatives and counsel
Pocket handkerchiefs were drawn out by many
present and tho attempt Of the male portion of tho
audience to stop up the outlet of the hearts foun-
tain were of no avail. Such an affecting sceno has
rarely been witnessed.
Year: 1859

hesitate Would You have had me do sof We're party
obligations political associations and principles TO be
sacrificed TO expediency abandoned TO fear OF an anti


slavery prejudice and its oaorY An abstract prejudice
of the kind doubtless honestly entertained by the masses
the North But prejudice should not be our solo gsde
of political action should not blind to constitutional
obligations should not enter Legislative assemblies
to control their action, courts To shape their
decisions. Yet all this and more the republicans
are seeking TO accomplish with it And the past
gives them reason 10 hope for success IN the fu-
ture. Compared with strength in tho past,
but few are left who sieadfastly maintain the con
sttution and the rights ii guarantees against this prcu
dice. Indiana and California were the only northern
States which at the recent elections showed majority
rising superior this prejudice II has been great po-
litical Juggcmaut crushing not its woshiPpors but
those who refuse to bow down 20 IT, and would stay It's
progress Many formerly of and with us, ntimida-
ted by the fate OF of their political associates, and
taking counsel from their fears of losing political position
by remaining with us their hope OF receiving political
reward by abandoning have deserted AS and are now
with those against whom they formerly stood shoulder 70
shoulder with Others preparing to follow, and
devsng issues and prctexts for so doing.
Though few cause Is country's Let us not ia


ter IN its defence We may eoayince the honest nassss
of opponents of their error, and with their aid
triumph hereafter heretofore, If must go down,


let il be in defence Of the compact of our fathers @
Year: 1859

A UsEFuI. LESSON FOR FAST OR SLOW YOUNG
MEN.-1t is far better for you to pass even
ing once or twice a week in a ladys drawing
room, even though the conversation is slow,
and you know the girls song by heart, than in
a club, tavern, or the pit of theater. All
men who avoid female society have dull perccp
tons, and are stupid, or have gross tastes and
revolt against what is pure. Your club swag
gerers, who are sucking the butts of billiard
cues all night, call female society insipid. Poe
try is insipid to yokel beauty has no charms
for blind man music does not please poor
beast, who does not know one tune from anOth-
er and as true epcure is hardly ever tired
of water sanchy, and brown bread and butter.
protest sit for whole night talking to
u we'll regulated, kindly woman about her girl
coming out, or her boy at Eton, and like the
evenings entertainment. One of the benefits q
may derive from woman's society, is that
he is bound to be respectful to them. The
habit is ofugreat good 70 your moral man, de-
pend upon it. Our ed st at on makes of us the
most eminently selfish men in the world. We
fight for ourselves, We push for ourselves, We
yawn for ourselves, we light our pipes and say
we won't go out we prefer ourselves and our
ease and the greatest good that comes to
man from womans S society, is that he has TO
think of somebody besides himself, somebody 10
whom he is bound to be constantly attentive ana


respectful. IHackeroy.


You may wish to get wife without failing,
but what if the lady, after you find her, hap
pens to be in want Of husband CT the same
character ?


'Ah (! is it possible that you are still alive p
said fellow, on meeting unexpectedly one
whom he had grossly injured. Yes, and kick
ing replied the other, fitting the action to the
word.
Year: 1859

of the Richmond Enquirer says:


"You will see that the Rev. DR.. 'IIawks, of this
CITY, has been elected Professor of History in the
University of North Carolina. However hattering
this mark of confidence and respect for him and his
superior abilities may bc on behalf of his native
State, it is believed by influential members of his
congregation here that the doctor will feel himself
constrained to decline it"


The Raleigh correspondent of the Petersburg En-
press says


"There is great anxictry felt that he should ac-
cept the appointment. 1t will afford him such a
fine opportunity to prosecute his History of North
Carolina, which, as far as completed, has already
added much to his reputation and to the cause of
American historical literature. What rich treat
it would be 10 the young men of the University
aye, to the old men of the country at large even,
to hear course Of lectures on History from DR..
Hawks! The Alumni of the University, which has
sent out so many able men to honor the nation,
may well be proud of the action of the Trustees in
the election of such a man to such important
professorship."
Year: 1859

INTERESTING MEMENro OF TIE PAsr.-We were
shown the other day an interesting lsliet in the
shade Of fine old gold watch with tie history Of
which are connected some interesting incidents.


The history Of the time records the fpa that Capt.
William Rogers made the first trip across the At.
lantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, We do
not recoect the year. for Liverpool and in due time
that harbor in Ship that moved along without
sails, caused good deal Of surprise and some little
alarm. 1t is said some armed barges were sent to
meet him. and to demand what manner Of man hs
was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to
which was made by laundering pu1s Of steam
through the safety valve. which SO frightened those
on the Barges as to cause them to keep at respect
full distance. 10. - .


After his arrival, however, and when the success
of a steam voyage was realized there were great re-
jocings, and as manifestation of the estimation in
which the successful experiment was held, purse
was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased
and presented to Capt Rogers.


Some years afterwards, Capt Rogers navigated
the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place.
He not long afterwards died here or on the river,
and his effects were sold in this place, and among
other things the watch. 1t was bought BY James
Colt, ESQ.,, one of the most prominent merchants Of
this place. Some years after this Mr.. Colt died in
this place, leaving widow and one son an infant.
She returned North with her son and the watch,
but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana
where she again married. The watch was Kept for
her son until he reached manhood, soon after which
he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is
now worn bythe second husband, who showed it to
us and gave the above brief history Of its event
full existence.


Capt Rogers some few years ago had son living
and if this chance to meet his eye he will learn
where he may find this interesting testimonial to
his fathers enterprise and perseverance.-Cheraso
Gazette
Year: 1859

NOBLE THouanrs.-I never found pride in noble
nature nor humility in an unworthy mind Of all
trees, observe that God has chosen the vine
low plant that creeps upon the helpful WALL of all
beasts the soft and patient lamb; Of all fowls the
mild and euilelcss dove. When God appeared to
Moses it was not in the lofty cedar, nor the spread
ing balm, but bush, humble, abject bush. As
if he would by these selections check the conceited
arrogance of men, Nothing produceth love like
humility; nothing hate like pride.
Year: 1859




Whatever political disappointments may have atten
aeu tne recent paccaton Lombardy has attained relp
lous freedom by its annexation to Sardinia


Inc London Daily News of the 18th instant remarks
as 1ooWs upon the recent decree of the Sandman Gov
ernment: "0
The Governor of Milan recently appointed bv Vic
tor Emanuel has issued decree declaring that the same
liberty OF conscience and of religious teaching which has
or many years prevailed in Piedmont is henceforth as
sured to the people of Lombardy Under the free nst
!to9s that exist in the hereditary States of the sard
man kng men have grown accustomed to think, speak
ana print whatever opinions they believe to be true in
speculative and political SCIENCE what is far more pre-
cfous IN The sight of good men, far more permanently
valuable even as means of national advancement and
clVllzaon in the sight Of deep thinking mon freedom
OF worship and of education has been established in all
te territories OF tie House of Savoy west of the Iicno
And now that the dividing stream has been crossed by
the army of liberation ana that Lombardy of its own
spontaneous WILL in 1848, has pronounced for union
with Piedmont it is wise and just that the newly
zed government of the Provinces thus united should af
lord the earliest proofs in its power of the equal spirit in
which 1t undertakes its obligations nobler evi
dence OF steadsness and soundness of purpose could
not give than this There sectarian object to be
gained IN Lombady by the enacmerts of guarantees of
soul liberty There are dsaffected Hugenots to be
won over by concessions to the recently established Or
der OF things No powerful section class to be pro-
pate as in other countries, by the proclamation of the
principles of religious freedom
Year: 1859

EYER WORN BY KINGS OR EMPERORS.
What: Why Beautiful Head of Hair.
Because it is the ornament God Himself proUided for all
Reader, although the may bloom SO
brightly in the glowing cheek the eye be ever SO sparkling
teeth be those of pearls if the head beref of its
ering the hair be snared and shrveled harsh and dry
STILL if sprnkled with gray nature will lose more
than half her charms. Prof. Woods Hair Restorative il
used three times week. will restore and permanent
y to all such ornament Read the following and
judge The writer of the first is the celebrated Pianist
Ihalberg:


NEW YORK, April 10, 1859.
DR.. WOOD


Dear Sir Permit me to express to you obligations
under for the entire restoration of my hair to its org
nal color about the time of my arrival in the United States
rapidly becoming gray but upon the application
your Hair Restorative it recovered its original
hue consider your Restorative very wonderful in.
vention, quite effcacious we'll as agreeable.


] am dear sir yours truly,