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Year: 1860

We learn from good authority that there are
politicians-young, aspiring and promising of
course-whe desire the establishment of politi-
cal daily paper in Newbern. Their reasons for
wishing such enterprise, we suppose, are better
known to themselves than to any body else, and
while doubtless they would be willing to mount
by means of such a ladder, we question their dis
position to furnish their quota for its construction
We shall hail the establishment of another daily
at any time, as an evidence of our material pro-
zress, and could but wish such an enterprise
brilliant success; and consequently, having an
extensive publishing colcern already established
and sufficient force and material for the execution
of large amount of work, if it will further
the wishes of the projectors of an undertaking
so 4adable, we will willingly undertake the print
inq of such paper, by contract, provided they
not get practical man to take hold There is an
immense amounnt of talent connected with both
parties in this section and of course they would
require no editorial assistance. Patriotism will
readily and cheerfuy render all the labor required
in that department. But AS those who print are
generally dependent on their labor for their bread
and butter, and have but little time to devote to
patriotism, (politically speaking,) we should re-
quire, in undertaking such contract, some guaran-



terprise. Our experience in politics is. that it is
very nice thing for those who ,cin but those who
control the party organs " and who perform the
most laborious part of the work, are, generally,
not of that class.


When political daily becomes paying insti-
tuition in Newbern we shall advocate railroad
communication with Hyde county, 0ia Bay River.


FOUND DEAD-J A. Morris, a Portuguese, who
had been in Newbern for over year. and who many
of citizens will recolIect as the proprietor of eat
ing house kept Craven street last winter,
found dead yesterday morning in shanty up town
which he had occupied for some time past. Report
says that he froze to death. We have not heard
the verdict of the 5ury of inquest.


Poor man We knew him when he had money.
propert, aud friends; but he was mortal, was weak,
.inned and he fell, Fell, oh! how low-dled we
doubt not from the effects of drinkif not directly,
his death we feel confident was Indirectly brought
on by that weakness. Despise his memory and with
hold your sympathy ye who feel that your footing
is sure. The time when he too never dreamed
of such an end.
Year: 1860

LADIES SHOULD READ NEWsPAPERs.-It is
one great mistake in female education to keep
young lady's time and attention devoted to only
fashionable literature of the day. If you would
qualify her for conversation, you must give her
scmething to talk about, give her education with
the actual world and its transpiring events. Urge
her to read newspapers and become familiar with
the present character and improvement of our
History is of some importance, but the
past world is dead. and have little compara-
lively to do with it. Our thoughts and con-
Germs should be for the present world, to know
what it is, and improve its condition. Let her
have an intelligent conversation concerning the
mental. moral, political, and religious improve
ments of our times. Let the gilded annals and
poems the centre table be kept apart of the
time covered with journals Let the family
men. women and children, read the newspapers.
Year: 1860

HARRISBURG, Jan. 4.-The Governors Mes
sage has been delivered to the Legislature. He
congratulates the people on the decrease of the
State debt, which is at the rate of Il million year
ly, in consequence of the sale of the canals. In
reference to the Harpers Ferry affair he says that
it is gratifying to know that no Pennsylvanians
participated in the outrage and that the fugitves
arrested within the boundaries of the State were
promptly surrendered to Justice. While enter
tanning no doubt that the Union will endure to
the latest generation, he exhorts to moderation
and harmony, and trusts TO q national fraternal
sentiment to Danish the present disturbing ele-
ments 100000 of freeman enable Pennsylva-
MIA to rebuke plotters of treason North and South,
and TO say emphaticaly that neither shall dis
turb the perpetuity of the Union cemcnted by the
blood of patriotic fathers, and that these
States shall be forever united
Year: 1860

HIRED NEGROES.-Scyeral hundreds of the ne
gro men of this County are hired out annually to
go South to work in turpentne the cotton fields.
Many of them returned about Christmas and it
was time of jay among them and their friends.
This week they return. Many of the industrious
and prudent, are frequently able to bringsback q
good pile of cash for themselves. which they earn
beyond their task. The prices of hireings range
high About $3.50 and upwards are paid for hands
to po South-Hash Dis.
Year: 1860

BUSINESS EFFECT OF THE IRREPREsSIBLE Con-
FLICT--We have had many facts brought to our
own knowledge within the last ten days similar
TO those detailed below. In the experience of
one person, twentv-nne out of thirty Southern
orders for goods have been countermanded. In
that of another, one-half They are all but the
natural fruits upon own business of the ire
pressible conf1ict.--N. Y Express.
Year: 1860

STAMPED PAPER AND ENVELOPES COMBIN-
ED.-This new patent is now in the hands of the
Postofice Department. with a view to examine
into its merits and practcability 1t consists of a
sheet of paper of any size, the outside half sheet
being shaped like the flap of an envelope, and
when folded has the appearance of the ordinary
envelope The United States Postage stamp is
imprinted on the right hand corner It Itfrequently
happens that in the hurry of business the usua,
envelope is torn off and thrown away, when, if
the correspondent fails to postmark it on the in
side, great Inconvenience is experienced. This
new style is especially adapted TO the conve-
nience of business men generally -Constitution.
Year: 1860

STILL ANOTHER ExAMPLE.-Here we have
another North Carolina volunteer company uni
forming themselves with North Carolina manu-
fectured fabrics. We find the following in the
Ashvie News:


The " Buncombe Rifes.-We understand there
are nearly one hundred men enrolled in this pa
triotic corps. At a meeting held by the company
last week a uniform adopted to be made of
steel mixed Rock Island Cashmere, manufactured
in Mecklenburg county III this State.


That's right. A mountain Rife company clad
in the fabrics of the Hornet Nest county will,
think be invincible.
Year: 1860

IMPORTS OF DRY GooDs.-We learn from the
Journal of Commerce that the imports of dry
goods at the port of New York for the year 1893
have been larger by nearly twenty million dollars
than for any previous year in the history of the
country, and nearly ffty-three million dollars
larger than-for the year 1853. A part of this in
crease has doubtless resulted from the depression
IN his trade which succeeded the financial revui
1857
Year: 1860

THE PROGRESS OF NoN-INTERCoURsE.-T
movements of the South towards an entire cessa-
ton of all traffic with the North, and towards
arming themselves against future emergencies,
have resulted thus far in very largely increasing
one branch of Northern traffic The trade in
arms and ammunition of war, rifles. swords, and
especially military buttons, gold lace and feath-
ers was never so brisk in the North as it is Just
now. We understand that large orders re-
ceived from the South by our merchants for sup
plies of these articles.-N. Y Times
Year: 1860

LEAP YEAR.-This is leap year, and as the ladies
have the privilege of making adrances during the
whole of 1860 any member of the opposite sex Oh
whom they may set their affections, our bachelor
reporter don't care how soon some clever damsel
Uhspers her tale of love" in his
Year: 1860

MoST WELCOME.-We shall most cheerfully
welcome the friend of Cosmo p" to the correspon-
dentatorial corps of the Progress, and assure him
that when he shall have made the acquaintance
of the staf-some of them as fair as Venuses-he
will not regret the little labor necessary to retain
a place in the gang.
Year: 1860

NWTE have just received another supply Coal Oil LarS
w among which are handsome patterns for par
or a fitted with the Collins burner which the last improve
ment is immeasUrsbly superior any other Lamp be-
fore the public for soness and esdnesso fame freedom orl
smoke simplicity In construction, beauty AID elegance in finish,
cleanliness and economy One Lamp will give the light Of four
candles and does not cost as much The Oil have in
ported to burn in these lamps clear beautiful article, free
from any offensive oror leaves grease spot when split upoa
carpet or clothing, and will not explode


RAINS, BROWN & Co,
Wholesale and retail Druggists, No. 10 Public Square,
mRrl8-tf Nashville, Tenn
Year: 1860

fsy- Astronomy is science
whose progress is the peculiar glo-
ry Of modern times IL Teachers the
true character and position of our
own world, as we'll as tho cbarac-
ter Of The universe Of which il forms
a part, and imparts 10 the mind of
the student true and sublime idea
Of the character and power Of the
Almighty Creator.
Year: 1860

FETIsHIsM IN HAYTI.-A rather
singular story comes to us of the dis
covery Of bust Of Lord Nelson, in a
remote district of Hayti. The bust
was found on a fetish altar, where for
half century it had been worshiped
as heather god.
Year: 1860

R- A garglc of salt and water,
used every fifteen minutes, and apply
ing to the throat externally flannel
dipped in hot salt and water, are said
to to bs certain cure for dipthsria.
Year: 1860

VNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL COMMENCE. ON


or about the 18th day of January next the publica
ton of Daily and Weekly Paper bearing the above title
in the town of Fayetteville, n. Q.
The Courier will be Democratic in and sentiment
and Will seek ut all times and upon all occasious to guard
viglian;iy the interests of the South.


IL difficult task time tn understand clearly the
drift OF events especially when great crisis is approach
ing. For some time past have been famiarizing
selves with The idea that at day far distant shall
have TO battle for interests Recent events have shown
that opinions correct and that compelled
t0 defend ourselves from the invader Ii be denied
although II Is reliShed BY this section that
breach between the North and the South daily becoming
wider. Our duty then true interests, is
grid up ourselves 70. the Contest and be prepared for all
cventualities That it is the duty Of every do what
ever lies his pnwer TO avert this awful disaster cheer
fully recognized BY all classes


In conducting the Courier whatever talent
possess will be directed towards the perpetuy of the
Union and equality u the States and in maintaining those
political principles which have been tested and proven
be the only mode by which the affairs of country
be properly managed.


Although the particular enets Of the Democratic party
viii be argued, will concede to poitical opponents the
prerogative which claim for myself and vii; endeyor
do my duty without giving offence to any one


The Courier, although political paper will not be
far misled by politics To neglect those things which
should claim the attention Of public journal will en-
deavor give the latest Teegphic and other news
ket reports &C. and Ia keep readers advised Of every
thing nf interest which transpires from time Ia time


The Daily paper will be printed morning. Sundays
exceped) and handsome type, and will contain
twenty four columns Of reading matter Price per
81 in advance.


The Weekly Paper will be issued every Saturday morn
ing at 50 per in advance. Advertisements will be
inserted upon reasonable terms.


ARCH'D. 7. BANKS.
December 90, 1889. l0S-
Year: 1860

The RIGHT SPEIT.-We commend 10 the edi-
tor of the Times and Herald, who has SO much
to say about dsuniOn and the patiotism Of those
who threaten it, because Of the election of Lin.
cola, the following paragraph from the pen Of his
editorial predecessor, now connected With the
State R:yister:


We think it is the duty Of every Democrat
TO give to his uincoln's) Administration mot hi;
party every aid and support that the govern
ment can eonstitutionally demand Of citizens, and
il in the exercise of his high duties, the arm Of
treason be raised il will be the duty Of ever,
Democrat when called upon, to aid the govern
ment in all Constitutional measures TO pat dQc,
the treason. punish tie traitors, and protect IN
Imsricun Union"
That is the right kind OF talk /; and if the ed
itor of the Times and Herald is not prepared u
second it with all his heart, the sooner be give
place to some one who is, the better will il b.
for the Golfers of that establishment. Chieag
/ 7ri6urs
Year: 1860

SUICIDE IN THE STATE PRIsoN-Quackenboss
convict in the State Prison. committed suicide
on the night of the 2sth ult. by hanging him
self in his cell with strip Of his shirt. He had
two years to stay.
Year: 1860

TIE BIRD OF THE ToLLING BEIL.-Amonr
the highest woods and deepest glens Of Brazil.
sound is sometimes heard, so singular that
the noise seems quite unnatural; it is like the
distant and solemn tolling Of q church bell
struck at intervals. This extraordinary noise
proceeds from the A:awonda The bird sits
at the top of the higest trees, in the deepest
forests, and, though constantly heard in tho
most desert places, it is very rarely seen. II
is impossible to conceive any thing Of more
solitary character than the profound silence
of the woods, broken only by the metallic and
almost supernatural sound ofthis invisible bird,
coming from the air and seeming to follow
wherever you go. The Arawonda is white,
with circle Of red around the eyes Its sias
is about that Of small pigeon.
Year: 1860

FIs.-The alarm of fire yesterday mornfne
was caused by the burning OF ANAL stable
on Cd street. which no doubt was set on fire.
The increase of incendiarism on Shockoe Hill
! is a strong argument in favor Of the necessity
of steam fire engine, and 1t is really matter
OF surprise to Us that the Council do not or.
der the purchase Of one. We understand that
the Committee to whom the subject was re-
ferred, have inquired into the cost Of pur.
chasing and working such machines, and find.
ing that 1t is u saving on the present system


have determined to recommend ii. Indeed
there is scarcely business man in the city
who has given the subject q thought, who does
not say, give us steam by all means,, }5 81
Year: 1860

Military Eneanpmenf.--W We are pleased to
learn that the DragOons in the surrounding
country are completely alive to the impor-
lance Of grand Cavalry encampment at the
Central Fair Grounds this Fall, and that they
are making extensive preparations to attend IL
in great numbers. If the Infantry, Rifles
and Artillery could be induced to join il and
devote week TO the important duties Of Camp
life, we are sure that the drill Of all would be
greatly improved, and that every class of citi.
zen soldiers would feel the good effects. How
ever brave men may be, they can only become
good soldiers by frequent drill and practice in
their du ties.
Year: 1860

A SABLE LorHARIo-The New Orleans Delta
Of a late date gives an account Of the arrest in
that city Of negro man named Martin, who, in
his capacity as music teacher, became SO inti-
mate and social in several white families Of the
city, as to give him an opportunity Of effecting
the moral rpip Of not less it il said, than thirty
Of his young lady pupila, 1t is proposed to treat
him with the summary vengeance Of Lynch law.
What better than he are the silly victims Of his
lust Their misfortune should not shield them
from the outraged public sentiment which their
conduct has provoked.
Year: 1860

WANT OF EMpLoYmENr.-Alreadv hundred
and thousands OF our people are out of employ
ment, and before spring comes they will be pa
radlng our streets dem anding labor or bread
we advise all who are out of work TO apply at
the Tribune, Post and Times offices. These
journals told US that the election O. Lincoln was
going TO give peace to the country, and surely
they ought now TO be held accountable for the
disasters upon US. Where are the merchants
who SO safely predicted prosperity as the re-
suit OF Lincoln's election Who has COW Of
that circular signed by Shepherd Knapp and
two hundred others'- y. Day Book.
Year: 1860

flower in It's bosom we see many a'charming in
sect busy in its appointed labor. We pick a
fallen Leaf, and il nothing is visible on IT. there
is probably the trace of an insect larva hidden
in IFS fssuTe, and awaiting their development.
The drop dew upon this leaf will probably
contain its ANIMALS, under the microscope.


The same microscope reveals that the blood
rain suddenly appearing on bread, and awaken
ing supersttious terrors, is nothing but a col
lection OF minute animals, and hat the vast
beds OF snow which are redeemed 10 single
night, owe their color to the marvellous rapid
ity in reproduction of minute plant. The
very mold which covers our cheese, our bread,
our jam, or our ink, and disfgures our damp
walls, is nothing but collection of plants
The many colored fires which sparkles on the
surface of summer sea at night, as the vessel
plows her way, or which drrps from the oars in
lines Of jeweIed light, is produced by millions of
minute animals.


MoDEEN INVENTIONS FoREToLD IN THE TIL R
TENTH CENTURY.-'1 " i'll now, in tie first
place, speak OF some Of the wonderful works of
Art and Nature, that may afterwards assign
the 5ause and methods of them, in which there
IS nothing magical, so that it may oe seen how
interior and worthless ''aIl magic power IS, IN
comparison with these works. And FIRST, &C
cordina to the fashion and rule Of Art alone.
Thus, machines can be made for navigation
without men to row them 50 that ships OF the


largest size, whether on rivers or on the sea,
eau be carried forward, under the guidance OF
a single man, at greater speed ;han II they
were full of men [rowerS In like manner, a
car can be made which will move without the
aid Of any animal, with ncacuable impetuous;
such as We suppose the schythed charlots TO
have been which were ancIently used 10 battle.
Also machine for flying can be made, so that
man may sill in the middle of the machine, tur-
an engine. by which wings artrGcIally disposed
are made to beat the air, after the manner OF a
bird in flight. Also, an instrument, small in
size for raising and depressing almost infinite
weights. than on which nothing on occasion
is G12Ee useful ior wlth aa instrument OF there
of smaller bulk, a man might deliver himself
and his companions from all danger of prison,
and rise or descend. Also, an instrument
might be easily made by winch one man could
draw 10 himself thousand men by force and
against their will, and like manner draw other


things. Instruments can be made for walking
10 the sea or in rivers, even at the bottom
without bodily risk for Alexander the Great
made use of this TO the secrets of the sea, as
ne Ethical Astronomer relates. These things
we're made ia ancient times, and are made in
or times, as is certain, except the machine for
lBing, which / have not seen, nor have /
howE any one who has seen it, but | know a
wise man who thought to accomplish this de-
IFice. And almost an infinite number of things
j,an be made as bridges across rivers without
piers Or any supports, aud machines and un-
beard of engines. Roger Beacon
Year: 1860

The flash of the lightning is nothing
compared with the force of the moveless
stars. The meeting of cloud with clond
from which the thunder springs,is triv-
ial incident compared with the noiseless
marriage of the earth and sun, from which
there comes forth life and all that glad
dens it. The dew transcends the deluge;
the tempest is but temporary destroyer;
the tranquil air is the substance of uni
yersal validity.
Year: 1860

If one has young heart in his left
breast pocket, and everything has gone
right with him, ever since he can remem-
Der: as he sits in his armchair, he may
easily fancy himself young-indeed, quite
young--in fact, juvenile; but it will
not do; he is old in spite of his heart and
his arm chair and his fancies.
Year: 1860

AN ACT TO amend an Act entitled "An Act for
giving Effect TO certain Treaty Su Jula,ions be
tween this aud Foreign Governments for the
Apprehension and Delivery up Of certain Often.
Year: 1860

DRAwiNG DEADLY WEAroNs.-Last even
ing, at about o'clock, a difficulty occurred
between Joe McGee and man whose name
we did not learn. 1t occurred at the Washoe
Saloon. The latter stood with pistol in his
hand, hanging down 10y his side, while Me
Gee stood near the sidewalk with his pistol,
as we are informed, raised and presented.
MeGee told the other party to raise his pis-
tol If he wanted to, and shoot if he felt like
it. The other party replied by telling Nc
Gee to take the first shot, and informing hin
that it would be his turn next. Neither par
We give the particulars as We heard them.
The quarrel. we believe, originated about
something on the race track.
Year: 1860

A THOUSAND THANKs Blessings on the fii
hand that sent us, yesterday, that fragrant
fresh and beautiful boquet, which now bloom.
in our sactum sanetorum May the roses
upon the cheeks and lips Of the fair donor be
as bright for many, many years, and her
presence as grateful to those that love her as
are these floral beauties now exhaling their
Perfumed lives in the atmosphere that is
made delicious with their breath.
Year: 1860

MAX SrABBED.-Thursdav evening, at a
ranch about four miles from Yuba City, in
Sutter county, young man, named Stewart.
was severely stabbed by man who had been
laborer on the farm What The immediate
cause Of the difficulty was we have not yet
learned, but there had been some hard words
few weeks ago, between the laborer and
the young man, on account of the former
having induced younger brother, some l2
years OF age, to leave his father and seek EN-
ployment abroad The boy went to the
Coast Range and hired himself as a tender of
sheep Hearing of this conduct on the part
Of the laOorer, young Stewart gave him a
severe reprimand, and it is probable that this
was the primal cause of the difficulty. At any
rate, a sort of fight took place, on Thursday
between them, in lane near the old man
Stewards house. and young Stewart (whose
age is about 2l) was almost instantly killed
with a butcher or bowie knife. Persons at
the house saw the two meet in the lane and
scuf1le. The scuflle did not last more than
. "'A""sOi oelOAS tHS hheASohtSt ol young
Stewart, whose name is Step, left the ground
and Stewart fell. fastening to him they
found that he WIS stabbed in the side and
lying in the agonies of death He had two
sisters going to school in this city. and they
were sent for, Thursday night "Old man
Stewart as he is familiarity called, has often
sold wood in Marysvlle, and is well known
amongus. So also was the young man who
was killed. He had been in town, an hour
or two before bis fatal encounter Step has
not been arrested, although parties are in
pursuit Of him.
Year: 1860

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