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IN ADVANCE.,
CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1859.
SEVENTH VOLUME NUMBER 362.
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lime, will be inserted until forbid, and
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A. C. WILLIAMSON,
ITTOliXEl' ASD COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
- i.iken an office jointly with J. A. Fox, Esq, op-stairs
i Ihe Court House, where he will be con
lr, -i iit to attend to all calls on professional
mailt for himself or tor Mr Fox when he is
irv 4, 1 .".:. tf
J. A. FOX
Attorney eft
Law,
U . next tloor to Ihe Court House Up-Stitirs
A. C. WILLIAMSON. Esq., who i- a joint occupant
nfli -e, and who will be uniformly present, will
, ', to professional business for me in my absence.
I . . iuIm r 21, 1858 tf
ROBERT GIBBON, M. I)..
PRACTITIONER OF nEDlilE
an:
' X. 2 ru in's corner, Charlotte, N. C.
December 14, 1858.
JAS. T. DAVIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
CHARLOTTE, N. ('.,
Will practice in the Courts of Mecklenburg and the
.. Ijitining counties.
I .: The collection uf claims promptly attended to.
March 1 I, 1859 y
1). B. RE A,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CHARLOTTE, N. ('..
Will gire prompl attention to all business entrusted to
bis Professional care.
Ofpici opposite Kekb's Hotel.
March 14, l59 y
T. U. liREM & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALERS IX
British, French autl American
X2T3r Goods,
Carpets, Hardware, Hats and Shoes,
Vkurlvttr, X. V.
THOMAS II. BREM,
J. A. SADLER, -lr.
.,v : 1858. T. LAFAYETTE ALEXANDER.
NOTICE.
All those indebted to me, !y .Note or Account, will
come forward and settle the same by Cash.
,ary . 1859 ROBERT GIBBON.
II. W IUJPT,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
CONCORD, N. C.
Watches. Clocks and Jewelry repaired and warranted.
September 14, ls."8 y
P. SAURS,
Architect ami Builder,
Will rurnish lesigns, Plans and Drawings for Public
Ruildings, Private Residences and Villas. Particular
Itention will be ja';.l to building Flouring Hills, Corn
Vmi-. .vc. Office in 3d storj of Alexander's Building,
frunt room, over China Hall.
Charlotte, tk-t. 19, 1858.
S. M. HOWELL, "
Saddle and Harness
lliVr-rS
Jf
Ma
33. IX O "t XX 3. O X ,
CHARLOTTE, N. C,
ONE DOOR SOUTH of the MANSION HOUSE.
l- . Repairing promptly ami neatly done.
Jan. l. 1859. y
CASH !IE FOR iIff3EK.
33Y JS. TSrJL. HOWELL,
OXI IiooU aOL'TH OF Til K MANSION HOL'SK.
W.t i ;,. tf
IL persons, whose Notes and Accounts are due.
win to the nndersisned as Trustee, are earnestly
requested to call and settle, as it is important thai the
fast fund he marshalled at as early a day as possible,
acttember, indulgence cannot he fittn.
If. R. MYERS, Trustee
Jane 15, 1858. tf of Leroy Springs.
Louric's ?vrill, s. c.
MKS8RS. OATHS WILLIAMS are my
athorized Agents for the sale of
LIHBER
' Hiarlotte, N. C. All orders delivered to them w ill
atect w
1 a prompt attention.
SCMl & CO.,
Druggists & Chemist,
No. 4, Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C,
INVITE the attention of Physicians,
Planters. Merchants, kc, to their NEW
ami complete stock of DRUGS, CHEMI
CALS, fcc-. The extensive patronage they
hare received from the Physicians of Char
lotte and its ricinity is the best guarantee
.t the PURITY OF THE DRUGS sold by
I hem.
January 1. 18.19.
T i 1 ci e n's
11
id Extracts.
SCARE CO. call the attention of the Medical Pro
fession to these elegant Preparations so admirably suit
ed for the extemporaneous prepration of Tinctures.
Syrups, Wines, 4c, securing the desirable object of
uniformity of strength.
No Physician should be without them.
For sale at SC. VitR & COS
Jan. 25. 1859. Drugstore, Charlotte.
To Physicians.
Dr. CIt urchin's new Remedies for Consumption.
Hypophosphites of Soda and Potash. Also, Com
pound Syrup of the Hypophosphites, at
SCAUP .v- CO..
Dec. 21.
Charlotte Drug Store.
Window Glass,
Putty. Vi liitiiij.'. Oils. Varnishes, Dye-stuffs, Paints, ic.
Low for cash by SCARE k CO,
Jan 2."ith Drujreists.
JONAS RUDISIL1
Architect and Builder.
(DESIGNS FURNISHED AND BUILDINGS
COMPLETED ON THE MOST REASON
ABLE TERMS, AND IN EVERY
STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE,)
On Colieye ttrett, corner of Eighth street.
Charlotte, N. C.
WOULD most respectfully announce to the Citizen? of
Charlotte and surrounding country, that he still con
tinues the above business in Charlotte, where he i?
prepared to furnish DOORS, BLINDS AND SASH, to
the public on the most reasonable terms, and on the
shortest notice.
Having a great many small claims for work done,
scattered all over the country, he is determined to
change his method of doing business and here after will
require CASH tor ;dl work done in his Machine
Shop, before removal.
Jan. JO, 1858. tf
Belts! Belts!! Belts!!!
7IROM the best Belting Company, at Manufacturer's
i h iiTi La .
in ices : L.iou i m i- .
1 inch
i i k.
. 1 '2 1 cts. jier foot.
1
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7
10
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t;o
it
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pa, Seamless belts manufactured to order at short
notice.
Conducting Hose of all sizes, for water or steam pres
eure, ordered direct from the .Manufacturers. ALSO,
Packing of all description, at "." Cents ier pound.
J. !!. F. Bt KXE.
Ttfe insurance.
raillH undersigned as Agent will receive applications
H for Insurance in the Xorlt Carolina Mutual Lift
1 11 "nra arc Company.
This Company is the oldest in the State, and has
been in successful operation for several years. Its
rales are moderate, and all losses promptly adjusted.
Persons wishing to insure their own lives or the
lives of their Slaves, in this Company, w ill call at the
Office of the Agent, at the bank of the Slate.
fiv V SLAVES insured for TWO-THIUDS of their
VALUE.
TII0S. YV. DEWEY, Agent.
Jany 11. 1?:0. ly
WILMINGTON BRANCH
TV-31577" GOODS.
RAHNWEILER & BROTHERS
RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Charlotte
and the surrounding country that they have opened a
1 44 I l 44
Store two doors from r. II. Brera Cos, wnere maj
he found a large and extensive stock of Fancy and Sta
ple Dry Goods, Silks, Dress Goods, Embroideries, Bon
nets, Ladies' Cloaks, and Readymade Clothing, for
Gents, Youths anil Boys wear: blankets, Kerseys, boots,
Shoes, Hats, Cups, Truuks, tc. Jkc.
We are now daily receiving the most rxtonsive and
best assortment oftheabOTe named goods that can he
found in the State, and cheaper than any other House.
Having bought our entire stock for CASH, which
enables us to sell our goods 20 per cent cheaper. All per
sons wishing to save money in buying goods should bear
in mind not to forget to caU on us before buying else
where. Wholesale buyers, particularly, should hear it
in mind to call at our store, second door from T. II.
l'.rem A Co.
In addition to our large stock we have fitted up a
WHOl ESALE ROOM for w holesale buyers.
DAVID KAIINWEILER,
I) VXIEL KAHXWKILER.
Nov.?. 1858 JACOB KAUXWEILER.
GROCERIES.
rinvwEti.ER Mr BROTHERS have iust received,
in addition to their huge stock of Dry Goods, a full
supply of GROCERIES.
Dec. 14, 1858.
DR. CH A II PIOW'S
Vesclablc Aiic Pills.
A safe and certain cure for Chills and Fever, or Fever
and Ague in all its complicated forms, aini is also an
effectual remedy for Fevers of every description. This
medicine is perfectly safe and harmless in its effects
and may he given with perfect safety to persons ot all
ages, ft never fails to effect a cure when taker, accord
ing to directions accompanying each box. It is purely
vegetable, containing uo deleterious dru-s, nor mineral
medicines of any kind.
Dr. Champion's Anti-Billious, Anti
Dyspeptic, Purifying and Cathartic Pills The
most reliable and safe remedy in Liver Complaint. Dys
pepsia, Costiveness, Sick headache, Sick stomach, bil
lions habits, indigestion, and all that class of diseases
arising from a disordered condition of the stomach,
bowel's, blood or liver. It is entirely vegetable and
contains no deleterious drug or medicine, and is one ot
the best cathartics ever recommended.
Price, 25 cents per box.
For sale by F. Scare Co. and by F. M. Ross, Charlotte.
F. M. Sw ver k Co., Proprietors,
June 14. 1858. V Belleville. Illinois.
Varnishes,
C.-ach. Furniture. Coital f three qualttiei
is). Damask. Ja-
oo
1
X1 1
WE'LL M4.RRY THIS FALL.
I gave her a rose, and gave her a ting.
And asked her to marry me then.
But she sent them all biiek, insensible thing,
And said she'd no notion of men.
I told her I'd oceans of money and goods,
Tried to frighten her with a growl;
But she said slie wasn't brought up in the woods
To be scared by the screech of an owl.
I called her a beggar and everything bad;
1 laughed at her features and form,
Till at length I succeeded in getting her mad,
And she raged like the sea in a storm.
And then in a moment I turned and smiled,
And called her my angel, my all;
She fell in my arms, like a wearisome child,
And exclaimed, "We'll marry this Fall."
She lov'd another, I knew full well,
But I gave him a most confounded fall;
For altlio' she lov'd him, (a sober young man,)
The old folks lov'd my money that's all.
NEW
SPUING AND SUMMER
By Koopmiinn fc Phelps.
The subscribers return their thanks to the public for
the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on tbcui,
and would respectfully inform their friends and cus
tomers that they have received a large stock of
Goods for the
Spring and Xiuniiici1 Trade,
which they will sell as cheap as the cheapest. They j
feel certain that they can give satisfaction both in price
:ud quality.
A large lot of Ready-made Clothing
of various styles and qualities, on hand, at reduced I
prices. 1
GROCERIES, Hardware, 6tc,
Of all kinds, kept constantly on hand and for sale on
the most reasonable terms.
They invite purchasers to give their extensive stock
an examination before buying elsewhere.
KOOPM ANN & PHELPS.
April 19, 1859
W RT SI A II 0 1. 1 N V
MILITARY INSTITUTE
Charlotte5 N. C.
IIE Exercises of this Institute will commence on
the 1st October next.
FACULTY ELECT:
Maj. D. II. HILL, Superintendent
Lieut. C. C. LEE, Commandant,
C. I'. ESTILL, A. M., Principal of Primary Depart
ment. Course f Studies 1
In the Primary Department, such as to qualify a
Student to ente r any College.
In ihe Scientific Department the West Point Cur
riculum w ill he closely followed. It will lie the aim ot
the Professors to make Surveyors, Engineers, Chemists,
ami men lit for the practical business of life.
In addition to the usual Exercises at Military Schools,
the months of August and September will be spent in
Campaigning through the mountains of North Carolina.
The Academic Year will coiumcnceon the 1st
day of October, anil will embrace twelve months. A
furlough of two months (Aug. ami Sept.) will be given
to Cadets at the end of their second year.
Particular attention w ill lie given to the moral ami
religious instruction of Cadets.
EXPENSES:
The Institute will provide Board, Fuel, Lights, Wash-in"-.
Arms. Equipments and Uniforms. and all cloth
ing except underclothes, for $300 PER ANNUM,
one-halt' payable in advance; the balance in six months.
A'" extra charges. No remission of charges to those
w ho leave unless on the score of health.
TERMS OF ADMISSIOX:
No one will lie admitted into the Primaby Depart
ment under Twelve years of age; nor into the Scm
tific Depautmext under Fifteen nor over Twenty-one
years of age. All connected with the Scientific De
partment w ill he required to board in the Institute; those
in the Primary Department may do so if they choose.
REMARKS!
The Institute Buildings are the largest, most elegant
and commodious for the accommodation of Cadets in
the Southern country: and the board of Directors trust
that under the management of the Superintendent ami
Commandant, (7i of whom are Graduates of West
Point and of long experience in the Army, and in the
business of instruction,) the Institute will he established
on a true Military basis and conducted on true Military
principles. The board will further say. that Mr ESTILL
is a Graduate of the Virginia University and an ex
perienced Classical teacher. They would further state
that it is their intention to increase the number of
teachers in both Departments as the patronage of the
public may require.
This Institute was granted a liberal Charter by the
Legislature of North Carolina, with the power of con
ferring Degrees upon those who complete the pre
scribed Course of Studies.
Applications for admission will he received
until Ihe 1st of September, and must lie directed ti
Dr. C. .1. Fox. President of the board. Charlotte, N. C.
TFor further particulars see Circular.
L C. J. FOX, 1
JAS. P. IRWIN, I
II. LaF. ALEXANDER, C
JAS. II. CARSON, j 5
TIIOS. II. BREM,
W. A. OWENS, Com.
of Charlotte,
J. B. KERR, Intendant
of Charlotte.
Charlotte, N. C. April 12. 1830.
TUULLIXGS, SPRINGS A CO. have a large Stock
A of Cassimere, Silk and Leghorn Hats, bought ot
the manufacturers by the case.
ALSO.
A large stock of Cents' and Ladies' Trunks, from S2 to
S24; Valise- and Carpet-llags.
April 26, l'o't
ev Books.
History of Fbkokmck ran Gbeat, by Thos. Carlile.
Mizpah: Prayer and Friendship, by L. C. Loomis.
COURTSHIP axu Matuixiony, with other Sketches, by
Robert Morris.
Tn M 1 sistrr of Life, by M. L Charleswortn.
Tiik Sociable; or 101 Home Amusements.
The Like ax: Tnrcs of the Gbjlat Hcgh Miller, of
Scotland, bv T. N. Brown.
Anxai.s of the American Pclfit. by Dr. Sprague.
Lippixcott's Phoxocxcixo Gaerttker, or Geographi
cal Pictionarv of the World,
Doha Deanor Uacoie Miller, Mrs M. .1. Holmes.
ScoraKa of the White House, or the long Vacation
Ramble of a London Clerk.
The Kn. Peffer, Papers by Jacques Maurice.
Di st ami Fomk, or Three Oceans and Two Conti
nents, bv T. Robinson Warren.
1 also 'have a few copies oi Hawes IIistouy of N. L .,
Vols. Ian. L II.
Cantwkll's Ji stice and N. C. Form boo.c.
P. J. LOW RIL.
i Feb. 15. 18:.f.
Foreign Intelligence.
HOSTILITIES COMMENCED!
Austrian Arms Victorious the hridqe of liutfa-
wra carried at point or bayonet-
Ct
otto a t
cl ined Brettdetvffs buoya n t.
There was a sharp action at the Bridt
re at
Buffalora on Thursday, the 2Sth, between the
Austriass and Sardinians. It is reported that the
Austrias took the place after considerable loss,
at. the pint of the bayonet. Buftalura is a town
of Northern Italy, in Loin hardy, 25 miles north
west of Favin, remarkable for the magnifieient
bridge of 12 arches over the Ticino. It was re
ported tint Mortara had been taken. This is a
....-.. . A' 1 '.-..I f i-...T:f.l tf tliii nrnuinnn iF T'.n.
iuu ii ui x ' i iiiuii i , .iiii'ini j 1 ii" w i v ...... i
ii- ii . ox ,:i- tv..- nt '
Alessandria It contains a population of about j
k rum i.. ,i : l. t l- wlla Tl. !
i,lV BUUIS,auu 1 cuowni y'i ix- v ... j
Sardinians ritreated before the Austrans near
1 ..t-n 'l l.n &isrr;na von foncentrat-
ing at Piacenza in great numbers.
Forty thousaud French troops are in Genoa
MM.., A,,,.;.,, oil Oin Ronlinlan VPSSJpIr I
Sardinian vessels
-
Lake Uaggiore.
Napoleon expected
to join his army on the
3rd instant.
The Prussian Government had resolved
its armv in readiness i'or march.
to put
It was expected that the impoverishment and
ruin of die Paris Bourse would be unprecedented
beyond example.
England Preparing far TJ'ar.
A royal proclamation bad been issued from
London' offering ten pounds bounty to seamen,
with the view of recruiting 10,000 men.
Great activity prevailed in all the dock yards.
England is preparing for war, as she will in all
probability be engaged in the conflict at an early
day.
Austria. A despatch from Vienna Saturday,
states thit Count Buol has forwarded Circular
Notes to all foreign governments, stating to
diplomats the reasons for a declaration of war by
the Austrian Emperor.
A decree has been issued ordering a loan of
820,000,000. At present it will be impossible to
contract it. The National Bank of Austria will
advance two-thirds of the nominal value of the
loan in new notes.
Advices from Rome onJhe 26th, states that a
Proclamation lias been issued by Gen Coyou, re
commending the inhabitants to remain tranquil;
and disapproving of any manifestation even of a
pacific nature. Also reminding the populace
that assembling in the streets in crowds has been
already forbidden.
Kight thousand Austrians had arrived at Ancova.
The Austrians in large numbers had quitted
Piucenza, and proclaimed a state of siege. They
appear to have concentrated their forces on the
left bank of the Po.
The VVnrtemburg Chambers have unanimously
voted the Government's project for a forced levy
of horses, and opening a war credit of 7,CUU,00U
florins. In debate sympathy was expressed with
A ii stria.
The Paris correspondent of the Times says a
declaration of war against Austria was expected
to appear in the Monitenr of the 3rd. The Aus
trian Ambassador had not left Paris.
The Vienna cot respondent of the Times says
the Sublime Porte of Turkey was preparing J jr
war.
irci i tc) ff.nmmm
y jc j& xx 'MX a a ist ttisi)
J. It. EiUKISi Proprietor.
EVERY ACCOMMODATION afforded the
patrons of the Charlotte Hotel.
At tliisllotel is kept the line of Tri-weekly
from Charlotte via Monroe, N C, and Lancaster
toCamden, S. I '.
itrons of the Charlotte Hotel conveyed to and from
the Depots free of charge.
Oct. 1. 1 858.
J. P.. KERR.
Peters' Patent Non-explosive Self
generating Gas Lamp.
, i- 1 :.u .i. u,. or,i
The putuic are now mvuicu nuu iuc uui, witai
and most economical LIGHT ever produced; equal if
not sinienor lo tlie nest l 0.11 uas. n is auapieu lor j 1
Churches. Hotels, Stores, Private Dwellings, Railroail
.tc. kc. Sold by
A-iril 26, 18.70. E. NYE HUTCHISON k CO.
TAXES.
The Tax Lists for the year 185S arc now in my
hands for inspection. Those liable to pay Taxes w ill
idease come forward and settle.
E. C. GRIER, Sheriff.
April 12, lS.'iO.
Another yankee trick
That M'ay.
CHILDREN'S SHOES with
-March 15, ism
Metallic tips,
AT BOONE'S.
Fine ID x ess XIats
feu cases of Oakford's best at BOONE'S.
A
dents' Fine Dress SHOES,
And OXFORD TILS at J B F BOONE
ft.
Teatliei ! Leather ! !
11
mlock and Oak SOLE LEATHER,
Harness and Cppcr Leather,
French Calf Skins,
Lining and Binding Skins of every description,
Charlotte, March 15. AT BOONE'S.
Quite a variety for Gents, Boys, Youths, and children,
' March 15th.' AT BOONE'S.
Tanner's Tools
Ot' every description at BOONE'S Boot & Shoe Store
The Charlotte Mutual Fire Insur
ance Company,
CONTINUES to take risks against loss by fire, on
Douses, Goods. Produce. &c, at usual ra' i.
President A. C. STEELE,
Vice President C OVERMAN,
iMoraew JOS. H. WILSON,
Secy $ Teas' r E. NYE HUTCHISON.
DIRECTORS:
C STEELE, S. T. V PISTON.
JNO. L. BROWN, WM. JOHNSTON,
II. B. TAYLOR, F. SCARE,
in
mm
Stag
s. c.
Pl
CHAS. OVERMAN.
Executive, Committe:. T. Wriston, F. Scarr, J110.
L. Brown.
April 2o. 1839.
PRESENCE OP MIND AND COMMON
SENSE.
If a
Health.
man faint away, says Hall's Joirnal of
instcad of yelling out like a savage, or
running to him to lift him up, lay him at full
length upon ltis back, on the floor, loosen the
clothing, push the crowd away so as to allow the
air to reach him, and let him alone. Dashing
water over a person in a simple fainting fit is a
barbarity. The philosophy of a fainting it is that
the heart fails to send the proper supply ot blood
to the brain; if the person is erect, that Wood has
tube thrown uo lull; bt 1,111
li iuii . 1 , . , 4 . .
be projected horizontally,
power, as apparent.
'
which requires less
II a person swallow poi
on deliberately or bv
r i
uo Instead nf hronkinnr nnfc into multitudinous
or incoherent exclamations, despatch some one for ;
thn doctor: meanwhile, run to the kitchen, cet ;
7 7 1 1 J
half a glass of water in anything that is handy,
ouf into it a teaspoonful of salt and as much
ground muscaru, sur it an nisiani, taticn buiui
' hold of the person's nose, the mouth will soon fly
open then down with the mixture and in a
1 1 1 1 i , A A.. I. .. I......
I second or two up will come the poison
SCCOlld Ol" tWO UP will COU1C tllC lloisOll. ThVut wiD
answer better in a large number ot cases than any
other. If, by this time, the physician has not
arrived, make the patient swallow the white of an
egg, followed by a cup of strong coffee, because
tiiese nullify a larger number of poisons than any
other accessible articles, as antidotes for any poison
that may remain in the stomach.
II a limb or other part of the body is severely
cut, and the blood comes out by spirts and jerks,
be in a hurry or the man will be dead in five
minutes; there is no time to talk or send for a
physician say nothing, out with your handkerchief
throw it around the limb, tic the two ends together,
put a stick through them, twist it around tighter
and tighter until the blood ceases to flow. But
to stop it does no good. Why? Because only a
severed artery throws blood out in jets and the
arteries get their blood from the heart; hence to
stop a flow, the remedy must be applied between
the heart and the wounded spot in other words,
above the wound. If a vein had been severed, the
blood would have flowed in a regular stream, and,
on the other hand, the tie should be applied below
the wound, or on the other side of the wound from
the heart, because the blood in the veins flows
towards the heart, and there is no need of so great
a hurry.
MODES OP DEATH.
A recent number of the Quarterly Review con
tained the following article, which will be read
with interest:
To be shot dead is one of the easiest modes of
terminating life; rapid as it is, the body has
leisure to "feel and reflect. On the first attempt
by one of the frantic adherents of Spain to assas
sinate William, Prince of Orange, who took the
lead in the revolt of the Netherlands, the ball pas
sed through the bones in the face, and brought
him to the ground. In the instant that preceded
stupefaction, he was able to form the notion that
the ceiling of the room had fallen and crushed him.
The cannot-shot which plunged info the brain of
Charles VII, did not prevent him from seizing his
sword by the hilt. The idea of an attack and the
necessity for defence was pressed on him by a
blow which we would suppose too tremendous to
leave an interval for thought. But it by no means
follows that the inflicting of fatal wounds is ac
companied by a pang. From what is known of
the first " effects of gunshot wounds, it is probable
the impression is rather stunning than acute. Cn
less death be immediate the pain is varied as the
nature of the injuries, and these arc past counting
up.
But there is nothing singular in the dving sen
sation, though Lord Byron remarked the physiolo
gical peculiarity that the expression is invariably
that of languor, while in death from a stab the
countenance reflects the natural character of gen
tleness or ferosity to the last gasp.
Some of these cases are of interest to show with
what slight disturbance life may go on under a
mortal wound till it comes to a full stop. A foot
soldier at AVatcrloo, pierced by a musket ball in j
, . , .
lne i
begged water of a soldier who chanced to i
a canteen ot beer. J he wounded man
I drank, returned his heartiest thanks, mentioned
that his regiment was nearly exterminated, and :
having proceeded a dozen yards on his way to the
rear, fell to the earth, and, with one convulsive
movement of the limbs, concluded his career.
"His voice," said the trooper who told the story,
"gave scarcely the slightest sound of weakness." j
Capt. Basil Hall, who, in his early youth, was
present at the battle of Corunna, has singled out,
I from the conclusion that consigns to oonvion me 1
! woes andgallantry of war, another instance, simi-
iar to the one related above. An old Officer, wno
was shot in the head, arrived pale and faint at the
temporary hospital and begged the surgeon to
look at his wound, which was pronounced mortal.
"Indeed, I feared so," he responded, with im
peded utterance, " and yet I should wish very
much to live a little longer, if it were possible."
He laid the sword upon the stone at his side, as
gently, says Hall, as if the steel hail been turned
into glass, and almost immediately fell senseless
upon the turf.
DUNNING. Every business man and mechanic,
who has a proper appreciation of the true mode of
doin busines
, ought to have lmpresseu upon nis
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memory the lact mat no man snooiu oc uencaic
about asking for what is properly his due. If he
neglects to do so, he is deficient in the spirit of in
dependence which should characterize all bis
actions. Rights are rights, and if not granted
should be demanded. 'I he lack of a proper ful
filment of this principle has lost to many fortune,
fame and happiness. Occasionally a customer,
who is less a gentleman than an upstart, puts on
haughty airs and affects to be insulted at being
" dunned " for money that he ought to have paid
! long before. This is a small matter. The labor
er ic nrirth v of bis hire W know it is UntileaS-
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ant to be dunned, aud equally unpleasant to dun
d,PiM iipvertheless. circnmstaMecs reouirc that we
should sometimes submit to it; but we should be
sorry to get angry with a man because he asked us
for his dues; and a man is very small potatoes who
will fly into a passion when another demands a
small bill of long standing.
Plot Auainst wmm Punch Emperor. A
Pans letter savs: "In spite of the iriirantie effort
made by the police to maintain the strictest secre-
J upon the subject, the fact of another conspiracy
airainst the life of the
Emperor ha
got abroad,
and
once more
served to spread consternation
amongst us. Ou the very morning before the re
presentation of Meyerbeer's new opera, an anony
mous letter was received by the Frefect of Police,
purporting to come from a person in high office,
but whose allegiance to the .Marianne enabled him
to be certain that an attempt was about to be made
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visit to the Opera Comimie. The letter described
1 -he nersonal appearance or tire iuiitviuu.it wfao
wn the lot which designated him as the in-
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siruncnt ot t lie vengeance oi t ne
jMarianne cave
his "-ic at full length told that he came from
Btlle, wliere had been held the meeting wherein
had been debated the subject of his execution; and
furthermore went ou to say that the personal
character of the assassin being weak, and he being
subject likcwe to religious exultation, it would
be an easy tasl to work upon these religious scru
ples, and the mW important revelations he there
by obtained. Te writer was of opinion that the
assassin would he found in the nearest church dur
ing the greater portion of the day; and so it proved
sure enough. I'poi the description furnished by
the anonymous correspondent, the individual was
arrested in the chinch of the I'ertit Peres, at
about 4 o,clock on the day in question, and carried
off to the Prefecture, w'nere he was submitted to
an interrogatory which lasted over three hours,
and from which, as had been anticipated, the most
terrible revelations were cztorted, which are said
to have filled the witnesses present with the
gteatest amazement, not only at the audacious per
severance of the Marianne, but at the utter ignor
ance in which the police, in spite of its vigilance
and numerous spies, must ever remain
concerning
the machinating of this dreaded association."
Marriage. A practice prevails in the publica
tion of marriages, to announce that Miss A. mar
ried Mr. B. It may be a species ot gallantry to
name the lady first, but it is entirely out of place.
She does not marry the man the? man marries her.
The woman only consents that he shall take her;
and in consequence of this willingness on her part
to take upon herself all the cares of wedded life,
the husband is required to cherish and protect her.
The wife agrees to love, honor, and obey, which
are only promises contingent on the good conduct
of the husband. The Scripture mentions that "he
took unto himself a wife;" but we hear nothing
said about her taking unto herself a husband.
When Jacob set out on his travels in search of a
wife, he found Rachel at the well drawing water
for the family. He stood on no ceremony. He
did not wait for the usual salutations of the day,
or formal introduction, but forthwith kissed her
"and lifted up his eyes and wept." The joy that
overwhelmed him, in finding such a pretty dom
estic girl in the wilderness, gushed forth in a tor
rent of tears. All the while Rachel was passive.
She made no advances. She did not kiss Jacob,
nor did she coyly resent the liberty he had taken.
Here we have the tiegativc consent the submis
sion of the female, and the successful and decided
advances of the gentleman; for Jacob was a gen
tleman of fortune and distinction. We should
not therefore say in our journals that the lady
married the gentleman. She puts no ring on his
finger to bind the obligation. She docs not pres
ent her husband with a gold watch and chain, a
diamond breastpin, or a pair of white kids.
Prefers Slavery. The late Timothy Rogers,
of this count-, says the Liberty, Bedford (Va.)
Sentinel, sometime previous to his death, eman
cipated in his will 31 negro slaves, and made pro
vision for their transportation to Liberia. When
the time, however, for their departure from this
place arrived, Tuesday night last,) only 12 of the
number would consent to embark on the train
bound East; the remainder preferring slavery in
'Ole Virginny," to freedom in a foreign clime.
Giddings, Greely & Co., may crack that nut.
The Dying Never Weep. It is a striking
fact the dying never weep. The circle of sobbing
agonized hearts around, produces not one tear.
Is it that he is insensible and stiff already in the
chill of dissolution'' That cannot be, foi he asks
for his father's hand, as if to gain strength in the
mortal struggle, and leans on the breast of mother,
brother, or sister, with still conscious affection;
and just before expiring, at eve, after a long day's
convers- with the Angel of Summons, he says to
his oldest brother the last audible good night of
earth "Kiss me kiss me!" It must be because
the dying have reached a point too deep for earth
ly crying and weeping. They arc face to face
with higher and holier beings, with the Father
in Heaven, and his angel throng, led on by the Sou
himself, and what are the griefs of a morning, tears
of a dying farewell be it that they are shed by
the dearest on earth in that vision bright uf im
mortal life and everlasting reunion!
Fortune-Telling. Despicable as the practice
I w hich goes by the name of fortune-tolling is, we
believe there is a kind of fortune-telling which
is not only possible but easily practiced upon
correct principles.
Thus, to begin with the young
when We see a child obedient to his or her parent)
or teachers, or any one else toward w horn the
subordinate relation has become necessary, we
have no hesitation in predicting that good fortune
will accompany such a child into early manhood
or womanhood, and insure a fair start in adult life.
If the case be that of an honot, energetic, young
man, who has successively advanced from the
position of apprentice and journeyman into that
of a master-mechanic or boss, wc can tell his
fortune without much difficulty. So with regard
to those who have chosen a profession as the means
of livlihood. Let us see how they conduct their
business. If they do this intelligently, industri-
ously and honestly at the start; they will be very
apt to continue to do so, and success will be sure
in the lon run. Unprincipled men, in the same
line, may get ahead of them at the beginning, but
they will fare best in the end, and so illustrate the
truth of tlfe maxim that honesty is the best policy,
We will confess that wc are no fortune-teller, if it
i docs not so turn out.
April 12
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pan, Ac Ac B. XYE HUTCHISON .v CO.