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Year: 1859

eS The Temperance movement in this village is Joyfully received throughout the county. We have letters from gentlemen of high standing in several of the towns, some of whom have heretofore been considered indifferent to the cause expressing them selves highly gratined, and determined to follow up in their several localities, this eot at the center of the county. No prosecutions have yet been deemed necessary here, as the sale has apparently ceased but handsome fund, to which liberal subscriptions have been made by our leading citizens, has been placed at the disposal of the Committee of Twelve, who will make judicious use of it, if occasion re- quires.

 The public journals also notice this movement with approbation, of which the following are sam ples:

 Litchfcld appears to be aroused, and this move ment by me ol ali parties and professions indicates that with the trade there. patience has ceased to be a virtue.-Conhea,cMP Press.

 A Coop MovE.-Nearly all the principal citizens of Litchted H of both political parties, have join ed ill common movement for the suppression of in temperance in that town. Many of tue liquor deal CTS nave agreed o desist from tine sale and join their efforts to further suppress it. Men, too, leading influence who have hither to held back that It doing destructive ard fatal awOrk among them that they cannot countenance the use of and traffic in intoxicating drinks no longer. The whole com munity seems golng deliberately to work to arrest the monstrous evil in that Heaven-favored but rum stricken town. What extreme measures will be re- sorted to after the example of those who have now pledged themselves against the use and traffic does not yet appear, but good men through all this sec ton must follow thcir efforts with hearty soulfelt approval, and that their examples and efforts may be successful in that and adjoining towns, is con summation to be most devoutly prayed and worked for. That intemperance is fearfuy on the increase is too apparent. While Litcheld leads other towns should not be slow to foliow.- W,lsted Herald

 1t is something like the pot and kettle story for Winsted man to talk of other communities as rum stricken; but are not disposed to grumble at any thing Brother Clark says of us-especially when he tells the truth
Year: 1859

gz 7rhcre Wis very large gathering at Wadhams' Hall in Wolcottville on Thursday evening last, to witness the exhibition of an "Old Folks Kitchen D which was, we are told, decided success A story has been circulated that the Hall came near b,eaking down, and that the floor settled several inches. We are assured that neither the floor or timhers settled the hundretth part of an nch-and that they of sufficient strength to sustain three thousand persons, if so many could be packed within the roon As this is one of the first Halls in the State. are glad to correct the unfounded report in relation to it's safety.
Year: 1859

upon this the tobacco rested. A pressure of the
thumb or finger upon this plate discharged ne
weapon In order TO cock Il, the plate had 70 Be
removed And now comes the Internal feature Of
the contrivance. The powder used in the little
barrel was CazaubOns own manufacture, and very
powerful. For Q wad piece Of felt was used


and on the top Of this was placed the missile which
did the mischief. The boy had two Of them with
him, stitched up IN the lining of his cap. He
took them out and showed them TO me. This pro
jectile was tiny arrow, not larger than q cambria
down TO thin feather. Il was Of fine steel, bai
coated with greenish yellow substance, which
was the most virulent and speedy poison that the
chemists art could coneoct. That needle once
within the course Of the blood, and death was al.
ready at the heart. Its wounds no mortal eye
could detect. 1t punctured the skin not 80 palpa-
bly, as the pick Of o pin. He who sent It on ID
fatal errand made sure Of his aim, generally stri-
ing the neck, and the victim would fall into in
sensibility ere he could comprehend what had hurt
him. - l9tof l.., b.sr 3I-lI .lr,i


returned to Castelanc with the boy and hay-
ing left him in charge Of the b-Prelect, / took
gendarme along with me, and went to the factory.
Monsieur Cazaubon was surprised to see me back
50 soon but be was more surprised when asked
him to take walk with me and when l called
On the gendafme, and bade him put the handouts
upon the agent, be was ready to sink to the floor.
We had him secured before be had sense enough to
resist and be was conveyed TO the Office Of the Sub
Preiect without trouble At first be denied every
thing; but when he found that this would not avail
him, be swore he would kin the boy. ' ~


In due time Monsieur Louis CazaubOn was tried
and cOndemnedtO to death and the Project Of Digne
took possession Of the Internal machine. Before
the villain was executed he confessed his crimes
told how many years he had worked to perfect his
fatal instrument, and produce the poison also
owned that the boy Henry had been driven to help
him through fear Of his life. lfs9 a4ite ~


So the rascal was executed. Henry Dupin
set free, and commenced an honest life. As for
me, got all the praise deserved, and perhaps
more. At all events, had done the country some
service, and the people were not slow to acknOwl-
edge it. r'S'i''i',2
Year: 1859

Many a true heart, that would have como
back like dove to the ark, alter 6st
tran.gression has been frightened beyond
recall by the angry look and menace, the
savage taunt. Of an unforgetting soul.
Year: 1859

A letter from Niagara Falls says that where
the suspension bridge originally sagged only two
or three inches under the weight Of a train, it
now says nearly twenty inches. The general I'M
preston in the neighborhood is that this great
work of art will one Of these days give way and
fall into the river Visitors now walk over the
bridge instead of crossing in the train as former
lv
Year: 1859

A pretty girl attended ball out West recent
ly decked of in short dress and pants. The other
ladies were shocked She quietly remarked that
If they would pull up their dresses about the
neck as they ought to be, their skirts would be
as short as hers
Year: 1859

- for sale portion of his swamp lands in the
county of Cumberland, about ii miles below Fay
and about miles east of the Cape Fear
River The entire swamp has been successfully
drained of the large body of water by which it was
heretofore covered The land is apparently level.
being free from ridges (Which are so common to
swamp lands generally whilst there is abundance
of fall, by which the rain water be carried off
by ordinary bitches A small portion of the land
has been in cultivation about years and those
persons who have seen the crops. regard the land
equal in fertility to any they have seen in this
state or elsewhere. The location is healthy, the
neighborhood good. and the access to Fayetteville
and Wilmington easy by means of a good road II
miles in len leading directly to the river Besides
this it is within miles of beautiful little village
upon a high and healthy Bluff, at the river with
Store, Warehouse and first rate landing. All which
afford many conveniences to the neighborhood. AS
several persons have spoken of purchasing, this is
deemed proper time to call their attention to the
upon a small portion of the land, by which they
Judge of it's production. Gs-Reasonable terms will
be given to the purchaser


Sept. 10. 1858. tt
Year: 1859

One dose often repeated
is a sure cure for Cholera
Morbus and a preventive
of Cholera.
Only one bottle is
needed to throw out of
the system the effects Of
medicine after a long
sickness.


One bottle taken for
Jaundice removes all sal
ilOwness or unnatural col
or from the skin.


One dose taken a short
time before eating gives
vigor to the appetite and
makes the food digest
we'll.


One dose. often repeat
ed. cures Chronic Diar-
Irh9a i'll it's worst 1Ofm,
while summer and bowel
complaints yield almost
to the first dose.


A few bottles Will cure
Dropsy by exciting the
absorbents.


We take pleasure in
recommending this med
Iicine as a preventive for
Fever and Ague. Chill
Fever. and all Fevers of
a Bilious Type. 1t op-
crates with certainty and
thousands are willing to
testify to its wonderful
virtues.
Year: 1859

A STRANGE FIsn.--Thc Honolulu papers notice
n very curious fish, which was taken by some ma
tiycs who were fishing for shrimps. 1t is of n
dark color about five inches long, two inches thick,
and about four inches from the top of the fin on
its back to the bottom Of it's belly. 1t has n re-
markaby large head, and four feet or claws, which
enable it to creep the sides of rocks with great
ease. When placed in n stream of water it threw
out quite stream from under the fins on each
side of its body, then took circuit round the
bucket by cngng to the sides and walking appa-
rently with great pride. The feet resemble some
whit the paws of bear. Is this new fish, or u
member of an ancient family seldom met with


1t is difficult to comprehend how fish SO differ
ent in form from the existing species should pre-
sent itself just now for the first time. And yeti
may he so, for creation is constantly adding new
links to the chain of living creatures.
Year: 1859

Fleeily hath passed the year. The seasons came
Duly as they were wont.--the gentle Spring,
And the delicious Summer, and the cool
RICH Autumn, with the nodding of the grain,
And Winter, like an old and hoary man,
Frosty and stif,-and so are chronicled
We have read gladness in the new green leaf.
And in the irst-blOwn violets : we have drunk
Cool water from the rock, and in the shade
Sunk TO the noontide slumber we have plucked
The mellow fruitage of the bending tree,
And girded to our pleasant wanderings
When the cool wind came freshly from the hills !;
And when the tinting of the Autumn leaves
Had faded from its glory, we have sat
BY the good fires of Winter. and reioiced
Over the fulIness of the gathered sheaf.
God bath been very good IT'S he whose hand
Moulded the sunny hills, and followed out
The shelter of the valleys, and doth keep
The fountains in their secret places cool
And it is be who eadeth up the sun,
And oLdereth the starry influences,
And tempereth the keenness of the frost
And, therefore. in the plenty of the feast,
And in the lifting Of the cup. let Him
Have praises Tor the well completed year.


Walls
Year: 1859

Come Up.

 WOULD most respectfully call upon all those | who are indebted to me Q come up and settle without delay, as must shortly go East for my Spring and Summer stock. and stand in need of my m ney.

 1 will in the meantime sell my remaining stock O, Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices Ian L
Year: 1859

For the sake of those who are not
greatly accustomed to systematic read
ing, we make some suggestions as TO the
best mode of reading, so as to gain the
highest advantage from the books you
peruse.


l. Ascertain the aim of tho author -
You will thus know what to expect from
his book, AMI may save much time, which
might otherwise be spen, in looking for
what you could not find. An attentive
reading of the title page, preface and ta-
hle of contents, will enable you 10 Judge
pretty accurately what the author is
about. Some facts, too, which float only
among intelligent men, will aid you
greatly in these matters.


2. Read waEefully and attsntiusly.
and with determination to comprehend
thoroughly the book you are perusing.-
Read neither credulously nor skeptic-
ally, but candidly; endeavoring 10 go to
the root of the matter il possible. One
hour ofsuch reading is worth week cf
the superficial reading which is so COM
mon. -..-...


3. Read with good dictionary at your
elJop, and consult II freely whenever you
meet word you are not sure you un-
dsrstand. Webster and Worcester are
the best in general use. We use Web
sier. Never pass an important word
without ma astering its meaning in the
work you are reading. In this way you
will coon gain good stock of words for
your Ct0n use. while you are learning The
meaning of the book you are reading.


Z. After reading cha pter, close the
book and try 10 recall, and stately briefly
in your own language, the substance oi
the chapter, in the order the author pur
sues. This is one of the most profitable
exercises. Ii will show YOU just how
much ycu have gained by reading. If
you cannot do this; just read the chapter
again. The second reading will prob
ably do you some gool. The frs, read
ing has been Of little use to you, # you
are unable TO state what the main
thoughts are.


5. II The book is your own--bui not,
if il is borrowed one--you may mark
with pencil The m,st important thoughts.
You viii thus remember them more easi-
ly, and can refer 10 them more readily.


Adopting these suggestions, you will
read slowly, bu, what you read will be.
come yours. II will sir up your own
thoughts, and probably develope your
mental power as beautifully as any other
discipline YOU can have Ohio farHer.
Year: 1859

mo. 20l.l AN ACT a
Further to prevent the taking Of Usurious
Interest on the part Of Banks, and TO pre-
vent Confession of Judgments on Warrants
of Attorney in favor Of Banks.


Section /. BE il enacted by The General
Assembly of the STATE of Ohio, That when
ever usurious interest shall have been charged
or taken in this state by any bank, whethe5
incorporated by the laws Of this state or else
where, it shall be lawful for any party or
parties to an action brought upon any bond,
bill, note or other instrument OF writing in
which such usurious interest shall have been
charged or included, at any time before OF
after judgment to set up and prove the taking
or demand of usurious interest, without ten
deriug to such bank the legal amount OF debt
and interest due on such obligation.


Sec. 2. That in all cases in which judg-
ment shall have been heretofore rendered in
favor OF such bank or banks upon default ,or
upon warrant oi attorney to confess judg-
ment il shall be the duty Of the court in
which such judgment was rendered, at any
time before such judgment shall have been
satisfied, upon affidavit of any defendant
against whom such judgment was rendered,
setting forth the facts constituting such usu-
rious demand, TO set aside such judgment,
aud permit such defendant or defendants to
file his or their answer in said action, setting
up such usurious demand, without rendering
to such bank the legal amount of debt and
interest due on the bond, bill, note or other
obligation upon which said action was foun-
ded.


Sec. 3. That all judgments by confession
hereafter rendered in iayor Of banks, or in
lavor of officers or agents Of banks, on war
ran;s Of attorney, shall be absolutely null
aud void.


WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.


MARTIN WELBER.


President of The Senate,


April B, 1859,
Year: 1859

THE One THoUGHT.-A friend once
told me, that, amongst other symptoms Of


high nervous excitement, he had been paia-


fully harassed by the want of sleep. To


such degree had this proceeded, that if,


in the course of tue day, any occasion led


him to his bed-chamber, the sight of his


bed made him shuIder at the idea Of the


restless and wretched hours be had to pass
upon it. la this case, it was recommend
ed to him to endeayor, when lie lay down
at nights, to fix his thoughts on something,
at the same time vast and simple-such
as the wide expanse Of Ocean, or the
cloudess vault Of iIeaven-that the little
hurried and disturbing images that fitted
before his mind might be charmed away
or hushed to rest by the charming infu-
enee of one absorbing thought. Though
not at all religious man, at the time,
this advice suggested to his mind that if
an object, at once vast and simple, was to
be selected, none could serve the purpose
SO well as that of COP. Ileresolyed, then,
to make the trial, and think Of Him.
The result exceeded his most sanguine
hopes; in thinking of God, be fell asleep.
Night after night, be resorted to the same
expedient. The process became delight
full SO much SO, that he used to long for
the usual hour Of retiring, that he might
fall asleep Gas be termed il in God. What
began as more physical operation, grew
by impercep;ible degrees into gracious
influence The same God, who Eas his
repose at night, was in all his thoughts BY
day. And at the time this person spoke
to me, God, as revealed in the Gospel of
His Son, was "all his salvation, and all his
desire"
Year: 1859

That slavery is incompatible with free
government, is shown every day iE the ex-
perience of the South. Those great rights
that We boast so much of-the rights of
free speech and free press-are denied
every day in our sister States below Mason
and Dixson's line. Scarcely a mail
comes that does not bring US an account
of some ones being mobbed by rabble
or arrested by law officers for speaking SEN
timents at variance with the popular feel
ings. There as no Hbery for rhi'e men
rhere slacery e.cists. Yet this is the in
stitution the LocofocOs want to extend
They say the price of denial of this
will be a dissolution of the Union.
There may be some who will not think
the price too high.
Year: 1859

the time speak of eleven gunboats and has fifty of
them now.


Austria has not only made progress in regard to the
number Of her war vessels but also in their quality
They are generally well built and well armed.


The budget of the imperial navy has been increased
and it is announced that it will still be increased 1t is
said that the Austrian Government wants to have ten
screw line of battle ships and fifteen frgates also pro-
PEELED by screw. This will certainly be an important
result, but when obtained will only place that Power in


maritime point of view, in the fourth rank-that is to
say after France England and Russia 1t is true that
Austria has no ports but sea- the Adratic and
she has drawn great advantages from her limited sea
coast She has, during the last few years, created
naval arsenal at Poa, in Iyria and it WILL some future
cay take its rank among the handsomest institutions of
that kind
Year: 1859

JOHN HEART, EsQ-It is long since we have received
referred any telegraphc intelligence which gave
more sincere qualification than was experienced in per-
using the despatch which will be found in teegraphic
column, announcing the appointment of John Heart,
ESQ., as Superintendent Of Public Printing, in place of
General George w. Bowman, who resigned recently to
assume the control of the Washington Union, since
changed in title to the Constitution.


A long intercourse and acquaintance with Mr. Heart
authorize u.s. with strong confidence to pronounce him
eminenty qualified for and worthy Of this appointment
in which anticipate for him the approval of all
cerned and the commendation of political anago
nists who not utterly and hopeessy given to
partizan prejudices.


Our relations with Mr. Heart, while actively and
zeaously connected with the Journalism of Charleston,
were such to render the qualification and congratula
tons we now TENDER matter of personal satisfaction
and friendly rejoicing, well tribute due to his
merits and claims As he is the fit man in the fit place.
we congratulate those who have placed him there as he
is and friend OF tried intercourse we congratulate
him and his host of friends-Courger
Year: 1859

HAVE A PARCEL OF LAND about one mile from the
above Plantation, we'll tmbered with Oak, Cypress, and
Swamp wood This good opening for any person wish
ing go the Wood and Shingle business The tract is
surrounded by sufficiently deep for large boat
fat At least thousand cords of wood be cut for
ket


These lands be had at bargain. Call on the subscri
Der above. WM MCHORREII.


Nav 9th. 1859.
Year: 1859

FOR SALE.


A BARE CHA NCE!
INHE SUBSCRIBER offers for SALE the whole half of
l. the farm owned and cultivated by him situated on
the North side of White Oak River ten miles from Poocks
vile The tract contains 100 less, and is
under state OF cultivation. It is good Corn and Cotton
dwelling kitchen and all necessary houses. The
lot has upon large, handsome and well arranged growth
OF young and beautiful shade trees together with we'll of
most excellent water 1t level healthy country
better neighborhood be found in Eastern North
Carolina.


The tract situated but few miles from stream Of


NAVIGABLE WATERS,
making it convenient matter to ship. almost any time
the products of the The soil is adapted
the culture of almost vegetable grown in this section of
country, and its fertility requires no Improvement
The subscriber is desirous sell only upon account
having concluded to change his business.


It will be sold upon liberal terms.


Those wishing to examine the tract of land ascertain
any further particulars, do by applying the
premises, to VIM. i. SILVER.
May 20th, 1859 39-3m
Year: 1859

lHese GufllS remove all
morbid or bad matter from
the system, supplying in.
their place a healthy flow
Of bile, invigorating the
stomach, causing food to
digest well, purifying the
blood, giving tone and.
health to the whole ma
chinery, re nc wing til e.
cause of the disease effect
ing a radical cure.


Bilious attacks are cured,
and, what is better, preven-
ted by the occasional use
of the Liver Invigorator.


One dose after eating is
sufficient to relieve t h e
stomach and prevent the
food from rising and sour
ing.


Only one dose taken be-
fore retiring, preve e mt S
nightmare.


Only one dose taken at
night, lOosens the bowels
gently, and cures costiUe-
| ness.


One dose taken after each
meal will cure Dyspepsia.


One dose of two teaspoon
fuls will always relieve Sick
Headache.


Only one dose Immediate
lV relieves Collie. w hi lie
Year: 1859

IE- The Gazette of last week is a cu- rious medley It is rather more decent.- The editor attempts to palliate his former indecency, but before he closes his article, relapses.

 In another article he uses the terms " bought and sold," in reference to one of the editors of this paper. Of course every man who opposes him is a liar, fool, or is bought and sold. Such stuff is not wor- thy of refutation Anon he waXes indig- nant at being told of his shirl1ing and wants us to name man. We dislike very much to use the name of any gentleman unless so authorized, when we know that it will call down a flood of abuse on his head, but we may say that we understood, from others, that the editor of the Gazette had stretch ed his legs, in days gone by, under the ma hogany of a successful opponent of his, whom he afterwards attempted to ridicule and whom he deluged with flood of his choice phrases. If it be not so, we shall be glad to be undeceived, for we have no desire to do any man injustice, nor to be led to believe in the doctrine of total depravi- tV.