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Year: 1859

One of the most important murder trials
which has ever come before our City
Courts, was terminated after eighteen days
sitting, on the 2oth ult., in the conviction
of James Stephens for poisoning his wife
We do not alude to this case as a criminal
topic-because that would be entirely for
eIgn to the Legitimate order of our mission
but for the purpose of showing the
power and subtility of science, in detecting
arsenic, when used for criminal purposes.
In this case the victim had been dead and
buried for nearly year before the matter
was brought before the courts, the body
was then exhumed and the intesttnes placed
in the charge Of DR.. Doremus for chemi-
cal analysis. The result Of this was given
in detail, in an examination of two hours
on the witness-stand; the following is the
substance of IT, He found from four to
six grains of arsenic in the remains of the
deceased woman. At such period after
death much of the arsenic swallowed by
patient. would be absorbed, ard the
quantity found in the remains was not an
exact test of the amount Of arsenic taken.
The quantity of arsenic sufficient to cause
death varied in different persons and un-
der different circumstances. 1t was on
report that grain and half had killed;
Sir Benjamin Brodie was the authority
for that. Two grains, three grains accord
ing to the circumstances, were sufficient
to cause death. An analysis of two hun
dred cases of poisoning by arsenic, made
by Dr.. Lee, established Professor Dore-
mus conclusions on the subject Of the
symptoms produced by poisoning with ar
senic. which were vomiting, pain in the
pit of the stomach described as burning
pain), similar pain in the throat, nerv-
BUSINESS, and prostration Of the whole
system, partial paralyzation, diarrhea,
swelling of parts Of the body, and a pecu-
nance.-Scientyfc American.
Year: 1859

Rg-To make Orange Pudding-grate
the yellow part of the riud, and squeeze
the uice of two large oranges. Stir to-
gether to cream, half pound Of pow
dered white sugar, and add wine glass of
mixed wine and brandy. Beat very light
six eggs, and stir gradually into the mix
ture. Put into battered dish with a
broad edge, round which lay border Of
puff paste neatly notched. Bake it half
an hour, and when cool crate white sugar
over it,
Year: 1859

TIE MEMORY OF A MoTHER.-When
temptation appears, and we are aim ost per-
suaded to do wrong, how often a mothers
words Of warning will be recalled to mind
and the snare broken. Yes, the memory
of a good mother has saved many poor
mortal from going astray. Long grass
may be growing over the hallowed spot
where all her earthly remains repose.
The dying leaves of autumn may be
whirled over it, or the chill white man
lie of winter cover 1t from sight, yet
the spirit of her, when he walks in the
right path, appears, and gently, sadly,
mourufully, calls to him when wandering
off into ways of crime
Year: 1859

WoMAN's GRIT-FITY MEN DRIVEN BY Two
the arrival of gentleman from
up the river, we are put in possession of the
following facts. We are assured that the
narration is strictly true:


Mr.. Mead, who owns dam and mill at the
forks of Black river, is now absent from home,
and had left in charge his wife and an adopted
daughter, Ellen. The drivers of the logging
firm of Whitcomb, Morse & Morgan, about
fifty in number, came down and found some
logs in Mead's dam with the mark of their
company upon them; whereupon they set to
work with axes to cut the dam away. Mrs.
Mead, hearing the row, hastened out, follow.
ed by Ellen, each with rife, one loaded with
heavy buckshot and the other with balls, and
taking favorable position, they cooked their
pieces, pointed them at the men, and told
them not to strike another blow, or some Of
them would be dead menl The choppers in
continently left Mrs. Mead then agreed to
compensate them for all the logs that might
be in the dam belonging to them.


Subsequently the drivers seized young
man in the employ of Mr. Mead whom they
charged with stealing some provisions be-
longing to the drivers. Ellen again sailed
out, rifle in hand, and told them not to hurt
hair of his head, and they didn't They
let the boy CO. The men very suddenly dis
covered that they had got into a bad row o
stumps, and Mrs. Mead and daughter were
left masters of the field Here's wouan's
grit for you-ffty men driven by two wo


men! Can revolutionary history show


more brilliant exploit jackson Co. (IH
Bonner.
Year: 1859

We clip the following from the Mays
vile Eagle, hoping that it will not only be
persued, but that the absurd ideas formed
by most young men of the non-respecta-
bility of trade, will be at once and forcv-
er banished from their minds


Thequestion spropounded in our hear
ing, few days since, to a young man who
had been for several months unsuccessful
ly seeking employment As clerk or sales
man in some of our leading houses. Com
planning of his i'll luck, one of his friends
who knew he had mechanical talent, bst
doubted whether he could make himself
useful either as clerk or salesman, nut
the interrcgatory to him which We nave
placed as the caption of this article The
reply was, mot so respectable as a mercan-
tile occupation" Under this delusiye idea
our stores are crowded. with young men who
have no capacity for business, and who, be-
cause Of the fancied respectabiity of doing
nothing, waste away their minority upon
salaries which cannot possibly liquidate
their expenditures.


Late, toe late in life, they discover their
error, and before they reach the age Of
thirty, many of them look with envy up
on the thrifty mechanic, whom in the
days Of their boyhood, they were accus.
toned to deride. The false responsibility
which prevails in the soi disant fashionable
society of the present day, has ruined thou
sands Of young men and will ruin thou
sands more.
Year: 1859

will send them to school with pieces of edi-
tons of books and without many of the
little things necessary for schoolboy and
at the close Of the term, if not before,
abuse the teacher for not making scholars
of their children. To become learned, a
person must apply himself assiduously, and
for long time. In these days of tele-
graph, fast travelling, fast horses, and fast
yeung men, people want to be alse fast in
educating and being educated. But to be
fast in learning is to be imperfect.


The irregularity in attendance at school
is another, and one of the greatest obsta-
cles IN the teachers way. Some persons
sppear to think that if they have sent their
children to school few weeks during The
winter, they have done very well; and as
soon as spring comes they must leave
school and 60 to work. The consequence
is, when they enter school again they have
to begin at, or near, where they began be-
fore, and such being the case, they neuer
make much progress.


But do lot wish to convey the idea
that the School-room is the only place
where children can be taught. On the
contrary, l look upon home as the proper
place for training, and the parents as the
persons who ought to be the main instruc-
tors. But while many of them are so un-
qualified and careless, the teachers will
have to be depended upon; and this being
the case, if we would raise the standard o1
education in the "Old North State" we
must employ none but good teachers, fur.
nish the proper books, and send to school
right. There must be unity among the
parents. They must not let sectarianisn
enter their Schools. They must join in q
gederal crusade against ignorance. Ifthey
do this they will prevail


CALAMUS.
Year: 1859

Worthy Patriarch and Friends of the Order I
am Daughter of Temperance, and consider it an
honor to be Of that noble band whose object is to
suppress the evils Of intemperance. AlthO' fee
bic my efforts, will endeavor to all the infu-
ence in my power to restore the fallen, and save
the young from the ruin of inebriacy. 1t is evil
dent to every observer that the cause of temper
has enlisted in its service the prayers of the
christian, the cemmissratisn Of the phiiAnthropst
and the consideration of the patriot; and surely
woman is especially interested in its success
Great things have been done and SSH there is work
yet fct all 70 d.; and as me Diasipl hss thrown
open its doors and invited as TO come and bring 9TH
ers with us, should not consider that our pres
ence is all that is required. We should go hand
and heart against the tyranical reign of King
Alcohol. 1t is not mere matter of formality that
we have united with this fraternal band, but we
have pledged ourselves to be bold active and per-
seVering in the cause, and to do what we can to
arrest the evils of intemperance. When we look
upon the misery and sorrow that this loathsome
vice has caused in our land, our hearts throb with
anguish. We have seen wives and children redu-
ced to beggary by it, and almost every mail brings
us accounts of some of the most awful tragedies
performed in drunken trays.


Let US keep in view the objects of the Order and
the obligations imposed on US to Use all proper
measures to discourage the of ardent spirits in
the social circle and at all other places.
Lady Visitors and Sons of Gunpowder Division,
be true to your trust; do all in your power to ad-
vance this great and noble cause, until King AL
cohol is baDshed from our land, and peace and
happiness reign where drunkenness and misery
new abounds. Let your motto be onward and up
ward.
Year: 1859

DESERVED CeMPLIMENTs.-The Editor of
the Petersburg Express, thus speaks of Mr..
Holden's Address before the young ladies Of
the Raleigh Female Seminary:


We are more surprised at the polished
sentences and elegantly rounded periods in
this production, because we know Mr. Hol-
den to be an active politician, and daily work
ing laboriously in the editorial harness Of a
party paper. 1t is really gratifying to know
that one politician, at least, can find time and
has the inclination to leave the rugged beaten
paths of party warfare, and indulge OCCASION
ally in plucking some of the most beautiful
flowers to be found in the literary parterre.
We have read the address with unmingled
satisfaction, and we would advise all Within
whose reach it may be brought, to lend it
their close attention. The principles it in
culcltes the suggestions it offers; the warn
ings it utters and the practical lessons it
enforcss, are done in a masterly manner, and
with most charming and beautiful simplicity.
The peroration is one of the most eloquent
eulogiums on the Bible we have ever read,
and does credit to the head that conceived
and the heart that prompted sentiments so
sublime and ennobling, and to the pen that
clothed them in language so winning and at
tractive.


The Goldsboro' Tribune copies the Address
in full, and referring to it editorially, says


Were we to follow the promptings Of our
feelings and the dictates of our Judgment, in
commenting on this effort, it might be sup
posed that we were influenced by personal
regard for the man, instead of admiration for
the matter. Whoever peruses it will find
that it requires no other eulogy than its,own
intrinsic merit affords. 1t is practical and
eloquent, and the splendid manner in which
he paints the -trnthful glories of Revelation,
are, as we personally know, from heart sin
cerc and a judgment enlightened Under
the circumstances, we commend the address
to every one of our readers, as among the
first literary productions Of the times
Year: 1859

Worthy Patriarch /: As Daughter of Temper
ance, will endeayor to make few remarks, tho
with reluctance, feeling my incompetency to
do the subject justice The Temperance cause has
been preached and lectured upon until it has be
as an old song, but still it is worthy the most
exalted consideration and support of all mankind.
For through its influence the widow heart is made
to rejoice, and many orphan is ready to pro-
claim, blessed are the actors in the temperance
cause, for the good they have done me. If we
could but the tears and hear the heart-rending
cries and prayers that daily ascend from the heart
broken wife and starving children of the wretched
drunkard, whose heart would not melt with sympa-
thy, and be inspired to do anything no matter how
hard or laboriOus it might be, to restore them to
peace and happiness. What looks more horrid
than to see draining the poisonous cup to
the dregs and reeling and staggering along the
streets, unable to protect himself much less his
wife and children who heretofore looked to him
for support2 Is it not enough to rouse US to ac-
ton, to stop this the greatest of evils?


Is it not pity that man, the noblest work of
creation, endowed with intellect and influence,
would thus degrade himself by becoming slave
to the intoxicating cup? There is class of peO-
pie who call themselves moderate drinkers, who
take their social glass morning, noon and night,
aud say 1t does them no harm. 4 teH you, young
ladies, beware of moderate drinkers for many a
drinking beau has made drunken husband
When you are in company with young gentlemen
who are chewing cloves, cinnamon, &C., you may
take it for granted that they have been taking
something they do not want you to smell. But
am sorry to say that some ladies like to be on the
favorite side of young men that take q glass oc-
casionally; and for the sake of pleasing them
they will praise the delicious wine, and not blush
to take glass with themy if invited! Should
such lady deserve any sympathy, if she should


get drunken husband? say no for she has
declared herself to be friend to the poisonous


cup.


In conclusion, lady Visitors of Gunpowder Di


vision, let US use OUR influence in the gloriou
work, and we sure to come off victorious il
the end; and we hope the day is not far distan


when the liquor traffic will be done, and total alb


stinence resound from hill to hill. May Ged speeC
! the day.
Year: 1859

The New York correspondent of the
Charleston Courier, says:


There is great and growing evil in this
city but one ut such delicate nature rs
10 almost forbid being dragged into public
print refer to the increasing and lam
entable habit now SO common, of tie in
dulgence by ladies in intoxicating drinks.
dc not refer to those who do wrong
almost from necessity; but to that other
class who have rich husbands and bones
tina; might be made hsppy. A large
number of this class sesm to be steadily
diving deeper into dissipation every year,
than many persons greatly interested IN
their welfare and happiness even imagine.
| lave heard recently Of several distressing
cases Of this kind. And to day learn
|'thst tie wife Of well known citizen re-
ported 10 be very wealthy, has been sent
10 the lunsic asylum, in the hope that she
may with returning reason, he enabled TO
overcome the terrible temptations which
intoxicating liquors have Of late had for
her. Her husbands name is almost as
familiar in some parts Of the South as ii
is here.
Year: 1859

REThomistocles, the great Athenian
general, being asked whether he would
rather choose to marry his daughter to an
INDECENT man OF merit, or worthless man
of Q. tate, replied that he should prefer a
man without an estate to. an, estate with
out a man.
Year: 1859

FRoM MEXIco.-New Orleans Oct Letters
received in this city, from trustworthy sources in
Mexico, mention a report that Vidaurri, the Gov
ernor of New Leon, had enrolled himself under the
standard of the church party.


The very latest intelligence from the city of Mex
leo is to the effect that portion of the clergy had
expressed their willingness to loan Miramon five
million of dollars for the prosecution of the cam
paign, but the remainder Of the clergy were
vehemently opposed to anything of the kind.
Year: 1859




WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-Althongh bids for the
Army transportation have been opened, it is under
stood that contracts will be made for some DAYS
The Department will especially take care that the
troops in Utah shall be promptly supplied. 1t was
stated in the advertisement inviting proposals,
that the right would be reserved of rejecting any or
all of the bids which might be offered and this, it
is presumed, was in view of the fact that some
might be so low as not to insure compliance with
the public demands.


The new Commissioner of the Land Office Mr.
Smith, an ex-member of Congress from Tennessee
will enter upon the duties of his office next week.


The President will leave Washington tomorrow
or Wednesday for Wheatland for brief sojourn.


Mr.. Lisloa was to-day formally received by the
President as minister from Brazil.
F. The Postmaster General resumed his duties
to-day.


Additional reports have reached this city from
respectable sources of contemplated flibusterng
invasion of Central America. If it shall appear
that expedition for this purpose is in progress
every means will be taken to intercept it. The or
ders heretofore issued by this Government on that
subject are in full force.
Year: 1859

WORK FOR THE New JERSEY LEGIs-
LATuRE.-The Trenton papers are
showing what work will be before the
Legislature of New Jersey at the COM
ing session. Numerous applications
for acts of one kind and another will be
made, and among those advertised are
the following, which are of local inter-
est J: To amend the charter of the
Phillipsburg Bank, SO as to authorize
the election offour additional directors,
without regard to their residence; by
the Belvidere and Bridgeville Railroad
Company for an extension of the time
of commencing and completing said
road. Also for an act of incorpora-
tion to build bridge across the Della
ware river at a point in the county Of
Warren, to be used by the said Rail-
road Company, as well as for ordinary
travel; for an act to incorporate the
Warren County Farmers, Mechanics
and Manufacturers Association, the
objects of which are to diffuse correct
information with regard to agricul-
ture and horticulture throughout the
the county, to introduce the latest and
most useful mechanical Improvements
and to secure the advantages of public
exhibition, competition emulation and
mutual encouragement, with capital
of $500, with the privilege to increase
the same to $2500 for act to incorpo
rate company under the name and
title of the Kittatenny Improvement
Company, with capital stock of one
hundred thousand dollars, with the
power of increasing the same to two
hundred thousand dollars, for the pur-
pose of improving the channel of the
Delaware river, and establishing navi-
CATION thereon by means of steam
boats and other vessels.
Year: 1859




will form a majority in the House.


Should it devolve upon the present
members to elect a President, in the
event of the failure of the people to
elect, a warm struggle may be ex-
pected. If Kansas is admitted into
the Union, there will be nineteen free
states, and fifteen Southern states.-
Should the election go to the House,
the vote Of every free State, with prob
ably the exception of Oregon, Califor-
MIA, and Illinois, would be cast against
the Democracy. This would make,
altogether, sixteen States. Now,
eighteen States are necessary to elect.
There are fifteen Southern States, of
which Tennessee is the only one that
has clear Opposition majority; while
Maryland, North Carolina, and Ken
lucky, are equally divided between the
Opposition and the Democrats. Thus
we see that no one party has a clear
majority in the House, and that the
result. should the election go into the
House, cannot easily be demonstrated,
at least at this time.
Year: 1859

~ The California papers an
nounce that in March next, San Fran
cisco will be within ten days telegraph
&c communication with the Atlantic
States. This will take place by the
simultaneous completion, at that time,
of the telegraphic lines between St.
Louis hnd Fort Smith on the Atlantic
side, and San Francisco and Los An
gelos on the Pacific side, thus cutting
off three and half days on each side.
The completion of this line will tend
more to advance the interests of our
country, we opine, than the completion
of the trans atlantic project, and our
only surprise is that it has not been
done before.
Year: 1859

CoNGREss will assemble in the Capt.
tol at Washington, on Monday, De-
cember 5th, at noon. It is thought
that the organization of both Houses
will consume more time and be more
closely contested than any other occa-
sion before. Several of the members
are aware of the struggle they were
engaged in last year, and it cannot be
that they will willingly enter another,
unless forced to by sense of honor.
In view of the interest which is at this
time attached to this question we give
the result Of the election for Congress
men -:
Year: 1859

THE VINTAGE OF l860.-We have
been shown to-day a letter from one of
the most respectable wine merchants
in Europe to correspondent engaged
in the same trade here, from which we
learn that the vintage Of port was new
er SO short as during the present year,
while sherry is only about one-quarter
of the usual vintage. 1t cannot yet
be told of what quality the wine viii
be.-NeU York Post.
Year: 1859

The Nashua Telegraph doesn't pub
lish births, bat thus gives broad hint
that something has happened in that
line:


"The man who carries the babies
around must have tipped his basket
over in our neighborhood. Such a
shower of babies as we have had up
here The minister, the lawyer and
the doctor are in for it, not to mention
other parties lot pertaining to the
learned professions"
Year: 1859

The naturalization of foreigners in
New York is being put through with
unwonted energy On Monday and
Tuesday last upwards of nine hundred
were added to our free and indepen-
dent voters.
Year: 1859

The PREss will be subservient to none; but
win be free to advocate our own honest opinions,
though we may stand alone.


Wewill advocate what we believe to be for our
eountry's good, avoiding the one-sided views of
the higoted portisan, and the cant of the ultra.
sectionalist.


We win advocate a high-toned morality-be-
heylng tue press to be the grand lever by which
c1villzetlon Is advanced, and the problem of mans
soeIai and political happiness completely solved


The PRESS wilr have large space devoted to
Literature and the Arts and Sciences, besides
cho1ee selections from the best writer's, and a
considerable amount of original matter.


summary of the daily news which will be
likely to interest the general reader, andsa care
fnl report of the Markets, at home and abroad,
will be given each week.


To make the Press the welcome visitant to
the family circle shall be our highest aim
Year: 1859

A great deal has been said and
written in regard to Charles FL. Weeks,
the converted actor Five leading
Baptist clergyman of Boston have
published card in the papers, in
which they state that, after dilligent
examination they are convinced that
he is unworthy of credence, and as
far as regards his profession of religion,
an impostor.