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Year: 1860

The Editor of the Police Gazette, New
Yord, was present at the Execution of
Harden. We copy the following graph
ic description of the closing scene of the
doomed man, from his paper.


After the moose had been properly
adjusted, Hardenileft the cell, and walk
ed by the side of the Sheriff up the steps
of the gallows He was calm and COM
posed, and was dressed in the clothes
he wore during his con6nement-an old
shabby blue dress coat, pair of black
cloth pants and patent leather shoes
All knelt, the spectators removed their
hats; and Harden. dropping upon one
knee, his face turned upwards, uttered
in low murmur an ejaculatory prayer,
beseeching God to forgive him and to
be with him, and calling upon Jesus
Christ to save him in Heaven. The
silence which prevailed was painfully in
tense, and the condemned mans choked
and hurried murmurs could be indis-
tinctly heard in the remotest corner of
the yard. This prayer occupied but
two or three moments, and then rising
Harden stood facing the Seeriff upon the
fatal drop, and the moose was uncoiled
from his neck and attached to the iron
hook pendant from the rope connecting


with the pully. Standing in .he centre
OF the drop, he gave directions to the
Sheriff, that upon preconcerted signal
the rope should be cut; and then, turn
ing half round. he shook hands with his
weeping friends, and calling each one by


name, said, very distinctly. but in low
tones, "Goop-bye !" A black glazed
cap was then drawn over his face, the
handkerchief with which the signal was
to be given was placed in his right hand
and the knot adjusted under his left ear


Thus pinioned and masked, he stood
perfectly erect, and without the slight
est perceptible tremor, said Good bye'
to the Sheriff, and added, Il thankl you
tor the many kindnesses you have shown
me, my friend" The Sheriff then de-
scended the steps of the scaffold and
took his station by the pulley, and for a
moment there was an agonizing pause
Harden stood unllinchingly erect, nut
terlng, "God have mercy on me, Lord
Jesus save me in Heavenl" Then, for
an instant-and what an instant that
must have been3-he looked firmly and
silently into the dark face of death.
standing alone upon the shore of that
wide ocean of eternity, beneath whose
waves he was so soon TO sink. The
white handkerchief futtered, like a
wounded bird, to the ground, the drop
fell with a dull thud, the spectators re
colled and closed their eyes, as from the
effect Of heavy blow, and the unfortu-
nate man hung suspended BY the neck,
IN the clear sunlight, between earth and
heaven. For moment he hung per-
fcctly still, with limbs separated and ex-
tended, then drew himself up with a
strong contraction of the muscles, his
pinioned hands stroye to reach the cord
which was choking out his life, his limbs
were slowly bent, and as slowly relaxed
seven or eighty times: his body swaved
backwards and forewards, and without
moan or single murmnr, his spirit pas
sed to God, who gave it.
Year: 1860


considerable zeal. The argument in its .savor,
so far US we have observed, is based entirely
upon abstract principle, there being no charge
preferred against the clergy Of an oppressive
use Of the power which the constitution or the
Church confcrs upon them. The friends ot the
proposed change believe that it would increase
the popularity Of the Church to place its
Legislative functions upon more democratic
basis But strange as it may seem, it il ncv-
crtehless true, that the proposition has more
advocates among tho clergy than among tho
lalty. The majority OF votes Of Quarterly
Conferences and other bodies Of laymeo, is
largely against lay delegation, so far as heard
from, and it is not likely that the General
Conference will inaugurate the change without
some more marked demonstration in its favor
On the part Of the lay membership.


The other question relates to the time which
a preacher may be appointed to the same
charge. At present the limit is two years.
and it is proposed 10 extend the period one
year longer: Three years is the Limit among
the Hethodists both Of England and Canada,
and tho proposed alteration would make tho
rule uniform throughout tho connection. The
expression Of the Churches in favor Of this
change has been pretty uniform, and it will
probably be made.


The Northwestern Conferences will ask
unanimously that the Book Depository Of the
Church in this city be erected into IN inde-
pendent branch book concern with equal
powers with the branch at Cincinnati ltia
understood, also, that IN effort will be made
to consolidate all the publishing interests Of
the Church under ono Agency, residing at the
principal points Of publishing, instead Of aepa-
rate 'Concerns" rs at present. Few persons
outside Of the denomination have any ado
Year: 1860

1RENION, N. u, May 1U, IoOU.
Dear PROGRESS The young ladies and gentle
men of Trenton had grand time of it Satur-
day last, at picnic that came off on the Eastern


bank of the old river Trent, just above Trenton


Having been requested to attend by the managers
and see the fun, concluded that would go and
see what kind of ixings, and how they en-
joying themselves and that | would plead bus-


ness engagements for the balance of the day in
order to get excused. But my arrival was as
tonished to see such a large crowd of ladies and
gentlemen. It seemed as if each one striving


to make the time and place comfortable he


could. I Immediately gave up all thoughts of
returning until the crowd left. Everything
around looked beautiful it seemed as though ma
ture had designed this very place purposely for
this occasion. On every side could be seen the


bright and lovely flowers of Spring with beauti-
full shade trees. which were covered with vines,
and thick foliage which completely shielded US
from the suns rays Under a cluster of these was
spread dinner which would have been consid-
cred an ornament in any vicinity. Cakes, pies,
and meats of every kind, together with fruits and
candies, which eaten with pleasure, and
everything passed off agreeaby. 1t was quite
amusing to see the old bachelors and widowers-
how polite and how useful they tried to make
themselves among the ladies. We had near fifty
at the table at one time. and two thirds of them
were ladies. Such array of beauty and smiles
as this enough to have stolen the heart of the
most inveterate old batchelor. No matter how
strong he had imagined that he had fortified him
self against love and matrimony he must have
give up that the citadel had been taken and that
by storm.


The dram drinkers had also kind of May
frohc in Trenton; real punch froic, which was
nothing more than a two bushel tub of punch,
which started some of them to believe that they
had the best crap In the country considering the


season while others thought that they could out
run and out box anything for quarter of dollar
that could be started, while few were unable to
While the more temperate portions enjoyed them
selves by looking on.


The trial of-Mercer. has been removed-te Carte
rett. The Sheriff will start with him ON Tuesday
nextfor Carterett Court Y
Year: 1860

CoMING.-We see the following going the
rounds:


The Mayor of New York has received official
information that the Great Eastern steamship will
make her first voyage to that port probably in Au-
gust next


She may come but we don't believe it. The
fact is we look on that Great Eastern as a British
humbug, and have no Idea that she will ever cross
the Atlantic. About the time she is ready to
make another effort fue will burst, or something
else will happen the Yankee public will never
see her
Year: 1860

ment.


Some writer speaking OF the training of chill
dren lays down the following:


voted to the education of the heart-to the forma
ton of principles rather than to what is usually
termed knowledge. Nature herself points out such
a course; for emotions are then liveliest, aud most
easily moulded, being as yet unalloyed by passion.
1t from this source that the of
hereafter to draw their of happiness misery
the actions of the immense majority are under all
circumstances determined much more by feeling
than by reflection IN truth life presents infinity
of occasions where tits essential to happiness that
should feel rightly very few where is all necessa
ry that we should think profoundly.


Up to the seventh year of life, very great
changes going on in the structure of the brain,
and demand, therefore, the utmost attention not to
interrupt them by improper Or overe1citement.
that degree of exercise should be given to the
brain is necessary to its health; and the best is
oral instructions, exemplifed by objects strike the



1T is perhaps unnecessary to add that at this
period of life special attention should be given both
by parents and teachers to the physical development
of the child. Pure air and free exercise indspen
sable. and wherever either of these withheld the
consequences will be certain to extend themselves
over the whole future life The seeds of protrncted
and hopeless suferngs have in innumerable instances
been sown into the Constitution of the child simply
through ignorance this great fundamental hysica
law; and the time has come when the united voices
of these innocent victims shall ascend trumpet ton
gued to the of every parent aud every teacher
IN the land g Give free and wholesome exer
else leave to develop expanding energies III ac
for the elastic and bounding impulses of our young
blood,
Year: 1860

Party at BaItimore.
| We announced on Saturday morning that Hon.
John Bell, of Tennessee, had been nominated for


President, and Hon. Edward Everett, of Massa-
chusetts, candidate for Vice President, by the
Constitutional Convention which assembled at
Baltimore on Wednesday last. No platform was
| adopted, the Convention thinking the Constitu-
ton sufficient. The proceedings are said to have
been harmonious and the feelings between dele
gates from the different sections of the country
| cordial and friendly This is the first regular


Presidential ticket in the field and it is composed
of gentlemen of high reputation and acknowledged
ability. We shall be better able to judge of the
| strength which it will be able to command before


the people of the Country after the result of the
Baltimore Democratic Convention is known


If they break up there again without NOM


ination, then it will be for every patriot in the


land to choose between Bell and Everett and the


Black Republican nominees.


Really it seems to US that the condition of the


country gets worse and worse every day, and the
ship of state seems to be at sea without compass
or helm One thing is certain,-two nominations
at Baltimore will largely increase the chances of
the Black Republicans for success, for if we di-
vide the conservative vote of the country between
the Constitutional Union and the Democratic
party the election of the nominees of the Chicago
Convention is almost certain. The Democratic
parry gave itself death blow at Charleston, and
Ahe members of that Convention will realize it


when it is too late to remedy the evil Had they
put forward conservative national ticket at
Charleston it would probably have had much infu


the action of the late Convention at Balti-
more-might possibly have prevented their max
ing any nominations but they broke upi arow-
split into two factions and then the factions them
selves could not agree as to any to be pur-
sued. What they will do at Baltimore it is inn
possible to tellr but thing is certain-Doug
las friends will not yield they must either nomi-
nate him or split up again. The whole subject is
a knotty one, and until the other Conventions
make their nominations we don't care to say much
about it.
Year: 1860

the festivities of the day seemed to grow IN IN
terest and the attractions and sources of enjoy


ment to multiply and increase But everything
was cut short in the middle of cotililon, much
to our regret for had just got in the notion to
dance and were on the floor with peerless part
ner when the tyrannic0L edict went forth for an
immediate departure. In few minutes all were
aboard with the exception of ourself and our own
little party who remained till yesterday
morning The train arrived at the Newbern De-
bot at midnight and soon thereafter eyes that but
short time previous had sparkled in the ball room
were closed in sleep, and we doubt not but the
Picnic and its incidents returned to many again
in dreams they awoke again to the realities OF
home life. We came up yesterday morning feel
ing better and happier for having passed a day,
surrounded by the beautiful and lovely creatures
who accompanied us, by the seaside. We trust
that there many more such days IN store Tor
us and for them And SO ended the PICNIC


We cannot close without expressing our az mi
ration at the very acceptable manner In Whicn the
Metts. r B. Blackledge, Sylvester Taylor, j. d.
Myers and E. K. Bryan performed the duties i'm
posed on them. The thanks of the entire party
are due these gentlemen. Mr.. Nets, having
charge of the train, exerted himself to make all
comfortable and happy. To Mr. Slater also, who
was general director of ceremonies IN the ball
room the party much indebted


The committee put us down for one chance
in another Picnic Excursion to take place any
time in June The vote for another will be unan-
imous we know among the ladies'
Year: 1860

GAs-Our neighbor Of the Newbern Progress
is IN error or in saying that the Gas Company here
made dividend of 5 per cent. for the last six
months. 1t was per cent. Instead of 5.-WasL
Dispatch.


1t was s'z that we wrote but the compositor
would have it Jf0s Anyhow the dividend is q
good one and we hope it will be made still larger
by prosperous business.
Year: 1860

AID VALoREM ON THE BENCH Judge Saun-
ders, learn from the Murfreesborough
Southron. charged the Grand Jury of Northamp-
ton last week that ad valorem wrong The
take an appeal from Judge Saunders decision to
the ballot box, and that his decision will be very
decidedly reversed as is not unfrequently the case
We belieYe.-Fau. %.
Year: 1860

BY ALICE CAREY.
Somebody loves me, 1 am sure,
Think love him too
If foolish actions are proof,
The evidence Will do !!
I thought we both had common sense,
Yet manage as we may,
We never say thee thing we mean.
Nor mean the thing we say.
We sat but yesterday, alone


With twilight soft and dim,
And though he only unused of me,
And of only him,
He asked me for my thoughts, and said
That his were of his youth
Of course. answered him without
A lavish waste of truth.
And always, when he takes kiss
Nay, never frown at me;
know you've been kissed; at least
know you've wished to be!
And yet such very wicked things
Are shocking to the good
I tried to look so horriied


AS any lady should.
l wonder if the wedding ring
Would bind or break the charm ?
can t see how in such a case
It could do any harm,
And then I know that married folks,
Though how | cannot say,
Do manage with their love so WELL
It's never in the way!
The very thought aflicts my mind
With such desponding fits,
That if part with him fear
I'll part with half my wits;
And if the priest should make US one,
In name and spirit, too,
know Id be beside myself,
So VIII at am to do q?
Year: 1860

JAS. B. CHERRY, Eso.-It having been as
serted that this gentleman would not vote for the
nominee of the whig party for Governor, he pub
fishes letter in the Albemarle Southron in which
he declares his unwavering attachment to whig
principles and his determination to do all he can
for Mr. POOLS election. He may differ from some
of the members of his party on matters of State
policy but he acquieses in the decision of the
Convention.
Year: 1860

REQ. DANIEL WORTH, THE MARTYR.-The
bail of this contemplate old scoundrel was re-
duced at the late term of Guiford Court, SO as to
enable his friends to pay him out of Jail, Why
he was not kept in for the time sentenced we
should like to know. But he has been paid out


and is in New York holding forth to large
crowds who eagerly listen to the story of his
in North Carolina We think the great ,orong
was perpetrated in permitting him to escape so
Year: 1860

The words of sweetest meaning
To erring mortals given
Of purest, deepest feeling,


Are mother, Home and Heaven!
The magic name of mother


Revives in every heart
The feelings first awakened


On that dear parents part;
And cold must be the bosom


Devoid of love and soul,
That is not moved to goodness
By mothers mild control
With home we all remember


Some vision of the past
A May-day in the morning,


Too beautiful to last;
When flowers Of lowly beauty
Beguiled our youth to tears,
Concealing mid the roses


The thorns of ripper years,
Yet when the past is challenged,
Wherever we may roam,
The word that is most eloquent
Is that dear one of home.
The christian to the future


His earnest gaze extends,
While in the bright ming distance
The brow of promise bends.
His weary feet have trodden
The devious paths below;
But now the glorious Heaven
Whose light is all aglow-
His cares are nearly over,


His troubles soon will cease;
For smiles Of resignation


Assure him of his peace!
Of these three words of beauty
know not which is best
Two speak of love and happiness,
And one of future rest.
I feel that Heaven is dearest.
And yet cannot tell,
For mother fills the heart with love,
And home has charms as well.
Then let these three united be,
Nor shall the tie be riven,
For words of thrilling melody
Are MOTHER, HOME AND HEAVEN.
Year: 1860

DEATH FROM THE BITE OF RArTLRsNAkE-
rhe Northern Pennsylvania says that resident
OF Susquehanna Depot, named John England
died on Thursday from the bite of rattlesnake
On "Wednesday he had the snake In a barrel with
one head out, for the purpose of exhibiting It.
To give the curious a view Of his prisoner, he
Z" stirred him up with a stick about foot long
when the snake retaliated by biting him on the
left hand. DIR. Manly was called, and prescri bed
whisky to be taken internally, and the application
OF lobella to the wound. In the course Of an hour
the bitten man drank eleven full tumblers of
whisky. The first six did not appear to produce
any effect on him, but after the eleventh be began
TO show signs Of stupor-a stupor nom which he
Thursday.


QH:ry Did the patient die Of the snake bite or
the whisky,
Year: 1860

THE SATNTED.-They are our treasures--change ge-
less and shining treasures. Let us look hopeful.
ly. Not lost, but gone before. Lost only like
stars Of the morning that have faded into the
light Of brighter heaven. Lost to earth but
rot TO us. When the earth is dark, then the
heavens are bright when objects around be-
come ndstnct aud invisible in the shades Of
night then objects above are more clearly seen.
So is the night Of sorrow and mornings; it set
ties down upon us like a lonely twilight at the
graves Of our friends, but then already they shine
on high. While we weep they sing. While they
arc with MS upon earth, then lie upon our hearts
r'ireshngly, like the dew upon the flowers when
they disappear, il is hy power from above that
has drawn them upward, and, though lost on
earth, they float in the skies. Like the dew that
j. absorbed from the flowers they will return to
us /: but, like the flowers themselves, we will die.
yet only to bloom again in the Eden above. Then
those whom the heavens have absorbed and re-
moved from us, by the sweet attraction of their
love- made holier and lovelier in light will draw
toward us again by holy affinity, aud rest on our
hearts as before. They are our treasures-loved
ones-the sainted dead.
Year: 1860




Ordered. that the road leading from the bridge
crossing Stuarts Fork at SebastOpol, by Bates
house, and on the survey made by II. Hart for
Bates q Van Matre, to the summit of the noun
tain, thence along the mountain to Rush creek
with the privilege Of moving said road short
distance from the present survey at that point,
thence across Rush creek according TO said sur
vey, be declared public highway, known part
of the Cloverdale road, from Cloverdale to Greka.


Ordered that the wagon road leading from
the bridge at Sebastopol, thence up the north
side of Stuart's Fork TO Griffin F0gery s
ranch, and from thence to the present projected
crossing of Suarts Fork, above said ranch, be
declared public highway.


Ordered, that the road overseer of Wea0erville
district be granted permission to change route OF
road from Weaverville to Sidney Hill, commen-
clng on the north side of Doughcrty'e suice ditch
and running in direct course to ntersrct the
road on the south side OF l.. w Dodge's honse.


Ordered, that per capita Hospital tax be and
is hereby assessed for the fiscal year OF l8G0-'6l
OF 81 on each and every able bodied male resi-
dent of this county between the ages Of twenty
one and fifty years.


Ordered. that per capita Road tax be and is
hereby assessed for the fiscal year of l8G0-'Gl
Of So on each and every able bodied male resi-
dent of this county between the ages OF twenty
one and fifty years.


The following bills were allowed on the Clio.
VeldHle Roau i una


W. Van Setback, viewer, SEQ 90
Jno White 60 90
b. NJ. George, 90 GO


Ordered, that the County Auditor draw a war
rant on Treasurer in favor Of road overseer Car
rgan for all money remaining in the old Road
Fund, the same to be applied on the road on the
side Of the mountain ON Weaver creek where
said road crosses the creek twice.


Ordered, on reconsideration, that Jno. OKeefe
be allowed $50 out of the Hospital Fund.- for
house rent.


Ordered, that Jno p. Jones be appointed and
directed to make an examination OF the County
Treasurer's books from the time of the qualiIica-
ton Of the late County Treasuret to the date OF
this order, and to report at the next term of this
Board, or as soon as practicable.


Ordered, that Supervisor Geo. Williams be and
is hereby appointed to employ Surveyor to
survey portion of the road necessary to be sur
veyed between Weaverville and Rush creek to
intersect tho survey at that point on the Glover
dale road.


This being the last day of the session of the
Board, and the Treasurer being in attendance on
the Board with all sealed proposals for the re-
demption of county warrants, and the Board
being all present opened and examined the same


Al. II. tt... l..
Year: 1860

SoMErHISG 10 Do-Of all the miserable
mizanthropic, complaining creatures who
walk the face Of the earth land there are
great many more than Is At All agreeable to
the rest Of mankind, he who has nothing
to do is most to be pitied. We would not
be that man, could we walk on velvet, and
drink from gold, for the remainder of ouy
DAYS. Nothing To do but t. nurse his aches
and pans-nothing to do but to pick out all
his neighbor's faults, and discover thorns
where other people see only roses. Young
man, If YOU would ascertain the secret ot
happiness find something to 40, and set
about ii as if YOU meant it. No matter what
digging dirt is IN honorable occupation
if il il honorably pursued. Nobody knows
until he has tried il what blessing hard
work NAV be made-not mere bone and
muscle work, but that generous, hearty ex-
ertion which enlist mind and body alike,
and leaves It's happy influence On them both.
Are YOU ut the foot of life's ladder? II Will
help you to reach the top-are you tired or
weary, or heart.sck? it is the best medl-
ciment you can apply e the sore spot
Find something to DO, and do it with all the
energy of your nature No one ever Oh
tanned prize worth having. without work
ing for it, either By the head Or by the hand.
If YOU want To attain the full stature ot man
hood, don't sit with folded hands waiting
for the laggard opportunity, but 20 to work
and make career for yourself. You Will
succeed il you start in the right spirit
Lite Illustrated.