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Year: 1860

THE State Fair, now being held in Sacramento,


is said to be triumph over any similar exhibit
tion ever made in California. The newspapers
Of that city, as well as reporters for papers in
different sections of the State, all speak in the
most enthusiastic manner of the display of home
products of every variety. The cattle grounds
contain twice the number ever before exhibited.
Nothing could speak better for our State abroad.
Year: 1860

THE subjoined letter was intended for last
weeks paper, we are advised, but was necessari-
ly detained upon the route. In regard to the au-
thors closing remarks, we have only to say that
we hope the New Rverites will get over their
huff before election day the short notice was un-
avoidable The boundary line is well defined,
and we hope every citizen up there will bear in
mind that he is in Trinity, and vote accordingly.
Do. now, and next tine you shall have four del
egates and a month notice -


New RIVER, Sept. II, 1860.


Mr. EDITOR In the JOURNAL Of Aug. 25th the
proceedings of the Democratic Central Commit
tee of Trinity with list of delegates allowed
each precinct was published. have nothing TO
say in relation to the delegates from other pre-
cincts, but 10 justice to the Democracy of New
River, / must trouble you with few remarks
We are allowed one delegate by courtesy, and as
there is at least seventy five votes on this stream
(Which the books of the Census Marshal will tes-
tify,) | think New River should be entitled to
three votes in Convention.


Another ground of complaint is the short notice
given, and the manner in which the Convention
was hurried over. Our means of communication
with the outside world is limited, and the Cen
trail Committee should at least have given suffi-
cient time between their meeting and the Con
vention for us to have heard of it day or two
before it took place. A gentleman lett here with
proxy, whose credentials, presume, were sign
ed by himself This person is nonresident of
the precinct, and as no primary meeting was
held, the presumption is that he was self-appoint
ed The New Riverites are anxious to know
whether the boundary line between klamath and
Trinity has been defined, as they suppose from
the greater oivility of the people OF the former
county that there has been some mistake, and
that they are really in Klamath. Please furnish
the information through your columns.


DEMOCRAT
Year: 1860

That man must lead a happy life


Who's free from matrimonial chains;
Who is directed by a wife,


Is sure to suffer for his pains.
Adam could find 10 solid peace


When Eve was given for a mate
Until he saw q woman's face,


Adam was in happy state.
In all the female face appears


Hypocricy, deceit and pride;
Truth, darling of heart sincere,


Ne'er known in woman to reside.
What tongue is able to unfold


The falsehood that in woman dwell:
The worth in woman we behold


Is almost imperceptible.
Cursed be the foolish man, I say,


Who changes from his singIencS7;
Who will not yield to woman's sway


Is sure of perfect bessedness.
%Married people will please read as wri
en- Single ones please read the lst line the
he Sd, then the I'd, and finally the 4th in eac
verse
Year: 1860

An ENGLIsHMAN IN QUANDARY AT A
PARTISAN REsTAURANT.-An Englishman in
Paris went into restaurant TO get his din
ner. Unacquainted with the French Ian
guage, yet unwilling to show his ignorance,
he pointed to the first line on the bill Of fare,
and the polite waiter brought him a fragrant
plate of beef-soup. This was very well, and
when it was despatched he pointed to the sec
ond line. The waiter understood him per-
fectly, and brought him vegetable soup.
"Rather more soup than ! want" thought
he; "but it is Paris fashion" He duly
pointed to the third line, and a plate of tapi-
oca broth was brought him. Again to the
fourth, and was furnished with bowl OF
preparation of arrow-root. He tried the fifth
line, and was supplied with some Cruel kept
for invalids. The by-standers now supposed
that they saw an unfortunate individual who
had lost all his teeth, and our friend deter
mined to get as far from the soup as possible,
pointed in despair to the last line on the bill
of fare. The Intelligent waiter, who saw at
once what he wanted, politely handed him a
bunch of toothpicks. This was too much
the Englishman paid his bill and left.
Year: 1860

Tho Arrival of the Clay Statue at New Or


leans, and Arrangements for the Coming
Celebration. 5tHtI Ha


We notice with pleasure the arrival Of the
granite blocks which are to form the pedestal
of the bronze statue of Henry Clay to be
erected in Canal-street, on the 18th of April.
The ship Milton, which brought them from
Massachusetts, has arrived, and already a
goodly portion of them, we observe, is on the
spot. So now the work will go steadily and
uninterruptedly on, until the day appointed
for the Inauguration of the statue.


Mr. Hart, the sculptor to whose genius we
are indebted for the successful execution of
this noble work Of art, Is in our city, at the
st. Charles Hotel IL is fit that he should see
the crowning of his mdgnmn opus; and il will
be notable and interesting feature of the
programme Of the day, that he is participant
in the ceremonies.


These, we learn, are TO be of the most i'm
posing character. The trades and handicraits
will turn out strong, with appropriate cm-
blcms; the Fire Department will take an
active part in the parade; the military Of
course, will be out in force; the civic portion
of the procession will be full and conspc-
uous the members of the order of Free Ma
sons, from all parts of Louisiana, will gather
upon the occasion, and the Knights Templar,
with their superb military costume, will, for
the tlrst time III the Southwest, make Il
grand public parade on that day.


So far, all the arrangements have been
made with great Judgment and good taste.
At the uncovering of the statue, on the 18th
of April, the birthday of Clay, an oration is
to be pronounced by our eloquent fellow
citizen, William Hunt, Esq, and Mr.. Overall
has been selected as the poet of the day. We
hear also of other accessories to the interest
of the occasion, musical and other, to which,
in due time we shall more particularly al
lude.-N. 0. Pedyune.
Year: 1860

CARRoNIc ACID and WoUEDs.--Drs. De
Marquay and Laconte have recently aseer-
tanned that if wound or sore be kept for Il
sufficient length of time in an atmosphere of
carbonic acid, it will heal much more rapidly
than in common air oxygen on the contrary
will retard the process Of oieatrization. u
Year: 1860

DouBLE-DlsTILLED VHLAINY OF A SEDUcER.
A girl aged about sixteen years, was re-
Gently taken from a house of prostitution,
by young man. The girl formed the ac-
quaintance of her seducer in a neighboring
village, and, like nancy of her sex, Slowed
not wisely but too we'll" In an evil hour
she consented to an elopement and went to
that city, and the man placed her in the house
whence she was taken by an officer, and at
the instance of her mother, who would not
forsake the misguided girl, The latter en-
treated the officer not to take her home and
said that shame would kill her-but he did
his duty and restored her to her parents.
Year: 1860

TpLENEss AND lNDUsTRY.-The idle levy u
very heavy tax upon the industrious, when,
by frivilous visitations they rob them OF
their time. Such persons beg their daily
happiness from door to door, as beggars their
daily bread, and like them, sometimes meet
with a rebuff A mere gossip ought not to
wonder if We are tired of him, seeing that
we are indebted for the honor of his visit
solely to the circumstance Of his being tired
of himself .. ... ..H##
Year: 1860




One of the young ladies who made remarks
in the Baptist prayer meeting was admiring-
ly described by her pastor, as he gave me an
incident, which follows. She is girl of more
than ordinary capacity, and the most unas-
suming piety. She worked in the mill and
her mother worked with her. On the day Of
the accident, the mother left the mill in the
afternoon, as her work had given out regret
ting her loss of time. A short time after she
heard the terrible alarm. She ran to the mill
filled with anxiety for her daughter. No
heart beat more wildly in the conflict of hope
and despair. After a half an hour, which
seemed an age, the daughter was found, al.
most uninjured. The joy of the meeting over
shadowed the prolonged anxiety Of her mother.
Her strength, which had been nerved by ex-
citement, sank when she found her daughter
safe. On receiving and returning the wild
morace Of her mother, the girl exclaimed,
with sparkling eyes and an expression almost
angelic, Oh, mother, / have been so happyp'
She had looked forward to death without fear,
even with a JOY she had never known


A second hand and several others were in
the ruins near her. They had fallen from
the fifth story and were penned in by the
machinery and timbers expecting every mo-
ment that the roof would settle upon and
crush them. Quite number were near her,
many of them wounded, and some of them in
the agonies of death. Yet after this shock and
its terrifying effect, while death seemed near
and certain, the young girl was self possessed
and calm. She exhorted those around her to
prepare for death, losing no time and lacking
no earsestness, when time and persuasion
was so precious. She continued in this way,
forgetting all thoughts of life, and preaching
repentance until she was discovered by those
who were searching among the ruins, and
borne away. These facts. which the Christian
heroine had been too modest to tell were well
Year: 1860

T HAVE now on hand and shall continue TO


keep a we'll selected stock of all KINDS of
Iron wanted for the trade, at low prices for
cash. Valentines best Horse Shoe for sale at a
low figure by T. J. HOFFMAN.
Year: 1860

We never respect persons who aim sim
ply to amuss Us. There isl vas: difference
between those we call amusing men and
those we depominaie entertaining; We
laugh with the former and reflect with the
latter.
Year: 1860

General Thomas Thumb who al
though barely knee-high to grass
hopper, made large fortune by p.
L. Barnum and snug one for himself
is reported to be about to Unite him
self in wedlock with lady of youth
and beauty. The authorities differ
about her height, and it is variously
stated as three feet six. and six feet
three,
Year: 1860

The Old negro Joe and his white girl, the hers and
heroine of the somewhat notorious Judson elopement
case in Detroit have been lost sight Of by the public
the interest in their affairs subsidized into an old
story They have, however, pursued the even tenor of
their way regardless Of outside issues and the Free
Press says will live in their little shanty in ndsor


Joe occupies the responsible position OF corporation d
dlcr and with unpretendng rlen and limping gait,
trudges about with buck and saw on his
shoulder in guest of eligible wood-pies. His


domestic resae Illuminated by the presence of young
tenance of the Intellectual Sarey ge his durnal return
from the tolls of his profession. Joe is humble bat
exclusive and takes many airs the strength of his
white wife and mulatto baby. No ornary Canada
niggers are allowed to visit his domcil, and handy
brckbat is always in readiness for sable intruders who
aspire to the arstocratic society OF his hearthstone
Year: 1860

THE MODERN CANUTE.-Louis Napoleon. when he,
said thus far and no further to the Pspal See.


Real ESTATE CoN.-HoW was the Land OF Canaan
divided by Abraham and bis nephew?


TIE western portion was taken by Abraham the
eastern was chosen by Lot.
Year: 1860

THE Pores SPEECH AT TIE AMERICAN CoLLEGE.-
The Pope recently delivered speech before the students
of the American College at Rome. la founding the
College he had only followed in the footsteps Of his Illus
trious predecessors whose chief objects bad been the
propagation and maintenance OF the th tn ougout the
world Referring to the difficulties which surround the
See he said it was the array OF foreign forces which
raised bis fears the loss OF temporal dOmnons which
created in his heart the bitterest affections 1t the
perversion of deas-the corrupting OF all notions OF
right vice was taken for virtue and virtue for vice
Men had come to MIKE an apotheoss OF the cuthroat
and the assassin and praise and honor were aVshed on
the most yillainous men and their actions
Year: 1860

If this is the way in which conservative men
are to be spoken of and treated it will not be
long before the irrepressible conflict RACES
in North Carolina and this language too is
from one who we believe is not a native of this
State. if he is even of the South. Does he
speak for the people of Edgecombe county
The remarks are from the Tarboro' Southerner :


We call the attention of our readers IN every
part of the county, to the call fora pubic meet
ing to be held at the Court House, tor an ex-
preston of public sentiment in reference to
the present state of the country. This Is no
time for mum politicians or mum patriots :;
every Southern man should espouse the cause
of the South, or openly avow his treason Let
us know our friends from our enemies.


The crisis has arrived, and none but towards
will seek to shun or escape meeting it. Ihe
issue of submission or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
eighty or vassalage is now forced upon US, and
we must meet it. Our sister States are look
ING to North Carolina. They expect that she
will be true to them and true to herself VIII
thew be disappointed Will North Carolina IN
1860 repudiate the action of North Carolina IN
184s. so? We shall see. Let Edgecombe do
her duty: and we hope that other counties OF
the State will also do theirs.
Year: 1860

Thousands at the North are with us, and II
need be would help fight the battles Of the
South They have fought the Abolitionists
hand to hand while we have fought thcm at a
distance, and now that the existence OF the
Union is in great peril they are appealing IN
every section to tanaticiSm to stay It's treason
able work Hon. Caleb Gushing was announced
TO spealle in defence OF the South at Boston
last Saturday evening He has recently ad-
dressed letter 10 the people Of his State o.
which the following is an extract:


at avails nothing for in Massachusetts,
to discuss the question of the expedlency or
;nexpediencv OF secession, and TO endeavor to
Impress on the Southern States the sacrcdness
of the Union So long as the State of Massa-
chusetts maintains q system OF Legislation plain
ly contrary to the Constitution IN the very
matter of the special rights Of the Southern
States, all ears are closed to appeals IN behalf
of the Union from us TO such appeals, the
answer is ready, that when we duly regard
the Constitution ourselves, and not until then,
it will be competent to US to exhort other
States to respect and observeIt; that other
wise we are but meanly enjoying the benefits
of the compact without discharglng It's obIga
tions; and that our laudaticn of the Union Is
alike odious and ridiculous, while we cling to II
onlv as the means of exerting the power OF the
Federal Government to the spollatlon, oppreS'
sion, and wrong of fifteen States OF the Union
Year: 1860

The following bill has passed the Legislature
and become law We hope that it will have
the tendency to make money easy for it has
been aufully tight for some weeks past. Of
course all the Banks will soon begin to dis
count We cannot see upon what pretext
they can refuse to do so:


In Aettor the Belief Of the Banks and the


People


Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby
enacted by the authority Of the same, That all
laws and parts of Jaws, imposing any penalty
or penalties, forfeiture or forfeitures, in any
manner or form whatever, upon the Banks of
this State, or any Of them, in case of a failure
by them or either of them, to redeem their
notes, or discharge their other liabilities in
specie, be- and the same are hereby, suspended
in Their operation until the General Assembly
shall otherwise direct: Provided, that said
banks, or any Of them, while in state Of sus-
pension, shall not curtaIl the aggregate amount
of their discounts.


Be it further enacted, That this act be in
force from and Immediately after its ratifica-
ton.
Year: 1860

The following is from a letter from Enfield,
\. c., to the Kougd Notes.


"Some few of the citizens have put on the
c,,ckade and badge, but the majority of them
seem to be Union men. They dislike the course
Of South Carolina and think it would be we'll
for her to be out of the Union any how. They
are drilling a fine Military Company, known as
"The Enfield Blues" and they think the State
should be put in a good state of defence, but
they are not willing to secede hastily It has
been rumored that the citizens of Charleston
were preparing to take Fort Moultrie, but
gentleman whom I saw on the cars. yesterday
morning direct from there. says the Charleston
ians are not seeking difficulty with the Uni
ted States troops. They have sent over body
of their men to take charge of the fort, it is
true; but with the view to protect the govern
ment property as such from the violence Of the
excited people. He says he had lived in Charles
ton several years, but had never witnessed so
much excitement as prevailed there now A
union man is afraid to utter his sentiments, and
they will not suffer any one to address the peo-
pie in favor of the Union. They will use no
violence against him, but will hlss him down as
soon as he begins to utter his sentiments"
Year: 1860

We find the following advertisement of some
fourth rate public house in New York in the
Charleston Courier The New Workers know
how to advertise A Charleston paper says:


A Pa aetto tree, designed for place OF
honor and nurture, before or in the Palmetto
House. in New York, was taken in the Nash0attt
on her last trip from this city.


This tree was selected for Purser Pritchard
in Christ Church, and brought over in the ferry
packet. On its way from Market-street wharf
to the NashoiIle, along East Bay, it received
the salutations of all who passed or observedl it.


Any Carolinians visiting New York, will find
It agreeable to visit the Palmetto House, and
will not suffer under the attentlons of Pritchard
s. Ryan
Year: 1860

the Prophet, describes she fast which He will
accept, not one in which they found pleasure,
not barely the chastisement of the spirit, but
the practice of justice, mercy and benevolence,
giving food to the hungry, shelter to the
homeless, and clothing to the naked If we
would make the services of this day effectual
in procuring the blessing and guidance of Hea-
ven, we must spread out the catalogue of oul
iniquities, search our heart withs unsparing Sc
verify, ponder the paths of our feet, and cry
ing nightly to God, under prfound sense
of our criminality, have every stain washed
from our conscience"
Year: 1860

Ar. Pennington The tenth biennial ses-
sion of the Legislature Of this State meets in
the city of Tallahassa on Monday next, and the
opinion Of your correspondent is, that ere this
reaches you, you will have received the intelli-
gence that that body, representing truly the
wishes of respectable majority of the citizens
Of Florida, has authorized the Governor to
call Convention of the people for them to dc
termine what action they will take in the pres
ent deplorable condition of public affairs If
the newspaper press and opinions of some of
the leading men of all political parties be an in
dex to the popular feeling in Florida, there is
but little doubt that the State by respecta-
BILE majority will favor the secession movement
of the Palmetto State" and follow in her
wake when that event takes place. There is
still in Florida strong Union element, but
not sufficiently so to prevent the people of the
! State from voting themselves 0ut Of the Union
! by large majority. Not in this section par
ticularly, but in others in the State, the blue
| cockade seems to be natural appendage tc
| coverings for the head


The Courts in Florida differ somewhat, but
not very materially from those held in North
| Carolina. Here we have no County Courts as
held in your State. The State Circuit Court
of Florida is very nearly the same as the Su-
perior Court in North Carolina Justices
Courts sit on the first Saturday in each month
in their respective districts, These have juris
diction of all matters under $50, upon which
an appeal lies to the Circuit Court. Probate
Courts, which only have jurisdiction in Testa
mentary affairs, may be held, believe at any
time at the option Of the Judge of Probate.


4 large number of the population of th
Land of Flowers are either North Caro-
lnians by birth or by adoption. Many of then
have, and do snow, accupy high positions up
on the bench, in the bar and IN the more OF
dnarv spheres of life Hon. James NJ. Baker
Judge of the Circuit Court of this District, is
native of Robson County, North Carolina
T Judge Baker removed to this place few year
since, where by his talent, learning and hg
social aud religious qualities he has quired
reputation which may justly be ensied by tn
first men in the State. Judge Baker is a
t able lurist and very popular gentleman.


The population of Lake City is, think, bf
tween 600 and 700, and the prospect is ths
E it will b, greatly augmented in a few years.
: have had but little opportunity as yet
look around the place and see what may /
seen This letter is written more to redeem
: promise than to appear interesting to yor
readers. Hence its brevlty.


CAROLINA
Year: 1860

All the New York drummers we see are tor
immediate secession, SO they say So we recol-
lect they were year ago in consequence OF the
John Brown raid but somehow most OF them
have managed to stay there up to the present
time If they love the South so much and
hate the North so cordially, why don't they
cast their lot among us for veal or woe, and
leave New York to get along without their
help. No, the fact is, their secession is g0n,t
and their professions flove for the South VIII
do us but little good
Year: 1860

NOV. 23rd, IS5U.


With the deepest sorrow the PhiIanthropic So
ciety has received intelligence of the dealh OF our
late fellow member, George l.. Wilson, of New
bern n. G..


He graduated here last June with the highest
honors of the University, and entered the theatre
of life with swelling hopes and youthful aspIra-
tions He was a young man of extraordinary
abilities United with brilliant intellect was a
generous and noble heart which endeared him to
all who knew him. His past career was the over-
shadowing of useful and honorable one in tho
great struggle of life.


When he left these "cassic shades" he little
thought that he would soon be laid in the grave.
Nav this teach US the solemn lesson, that "all
must tread the path of Fate and cause US to
give our hearts to God in the morning of life.
| He bade fair to become distinguished man. to
be An ornament to society and an honor to his
| country, but alas;
The spoiler came, and all his promise tarr
Has sought the grave. to sleep forever there"
| Therefore as it has pleasd our Heavenly Faith
er to take from us, one who we al Io'ed anu oe-
Iichted to honor and thus to send sorrow to our
! hearts and cause us to shed tears OF grief upon
his early grave,


ResoIped That while we bow to the will of
Providence we cannot but regret most sincerely
the loss of him. while among us, was beloved, ana
who when absent from us, reflected honor upon
the society that fostered his young talents.
Resolred, That we deeply sympathize with the
relatives of our departed brother and assure them
that while they mourn the loss of n kinsman, we
lament the death of highly estimated fellow
member.


Resolued, That we draw consolation from the
knowledge that Providence does all things well
and that our friend, though departed from earth
has been summoned to higher and more gioFlouE
field of labor.


; ResoEred That a copy of these resolutions D.
forwarded to the family of the deceased, kaielgl
Register, Newbern Progress and the CnlVeFsls.
2 Magazine with request to publish them;
e ROB'T w. JOINER,
: TITUS w. CARR, Com


SPIER WHITAKER,