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CHARLOTTE, N. C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, I860.
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iaw,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
fiKSEltAL COLLKCTISG AC EXT.
(!fi-. e at the Court House, 1 door to the left, down stairs.
Wm. J. Kerr,
A T T O IS x K V A T I. A Y,
CHARLOTTE, N. C,
ill jra ii. e in the County and Superior Courts of
.Mecklenburg. L'nioii and Cabarrus counties.
Okkh b in the IJ raw ley building opposite Kerr's Hotel.
January J4, lHt;o y
J. M. MILLIili, M. I).,
Praclitiouer of Medicine and Surgery,
May lUth. Office opposite Kerr's Hotel.
110BEIM GIBB0, M. I).,
I'lMCTlTlOXEll OF JIEDICIC
AN"I
Ollhr Xo. 1 Irwin ivnirr, Cll.VHI.oTTK, N. C.
'December 14, 18.V.L
J AS. T. DAVIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CHARLOTTE, X. C,
Will practice in the Courts, of Mecklenburg and the
adjoining: counties.
-y- The collection of claims promptly attended to.
March 14, IH'j'.i y
t'OLLOK H. LEE.
WM. II. KKRK.
LEE & KEItll.
TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
AND SOLICITORS IX CHANCERY,
Memphis Tennessee.
Etrjf OiHce over the Gayoso Bank, on the Corner of
Main and Madison Streets.
Time of llohliiKj Court :
Ciiaxckby 4th Monday in May and Xov.
CninriT 3d Monday in Jan., May and September.
Comsih.v Law 1st Monday in March, July and Nov'r.
Cimmisal 2d Monday in February, June and October.
CitiTTENUBX Cincnr Cji kt, Abk. 2d Monday iu Mar
aud November.
Jan. 3d, 1800. y
11. V. BECKW1TH
Has constantly on hand
WATCHES, JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, &C,
Of the best English and American manufacturers.
Call and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Watch crystals put iu for 25 cents each.
November 8, 1839 y
RANKIN & MARTIN
Commission Jttrtba'nts,
Wilmington, IV. C.
ROTiT. C. RANKIN
Aiijj. 30, 1831.
ALFRED MARTIN.
ly-pd
PEA MEAL
We keep at our Steam Flouring Mill in this place
Tea Meal for feeding cows and stovk. Also, we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfine and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour.
Corn Meal and Grits can always be had at the mill.
"J. WILKES & CO.
April 10, 1j:,9
COTTOX SAW CIKS,
Of the best quality, with 10 iuch saws, moveable
chilled ribs and tinned brush, and all other necessary
improvements delivered at any Railroad station in the
State at $2 per saw. These Gins took, the premium at
the S. C. State Fair in 1858 and 1839.
Planters wishing to purchase Gins of the subscirbcr,
will do well to send their orders earlv. as there is "-eu-erally
a crowd of work late in the season.
1. M. ELLIOTT,
March 20, 1 SCO. Cm Winnsboro, S. C.
LAXD FOR SALE.
The subscriber being - desirious of removing West j
otters for sale his PLANTATION, situated ten miles
wet of Charlotte, on the waters of Paw creek and Ca- !
tawaba River. The tract comprises 330 Acres, most of i
it superior land. There is a good iDwelling and all !
necessary out-houses on the premises. - Terms liberal
-n wiU he soM haIf interest in Grist and Saw '
Mill adjoiniujr the above tract. ; ' I
Apl J, 18C). tf .m. XI. PORTER. '
JIethoilit Protestant
5
Jamestown, Guilford Co., V.
The Third Session of this College will com
July llth, i860. For Catalogues or Circulars
meace j
Address J. S. RAY, Secy.
June 12. 100,
Immense Attraction !
AT THE - - t -
Great Clothing- Emporium
OF '.'.'
FILLIXGS, SPRIIVCS & COV
They are now opening at their large and capacious
Store Room, the HANDSOMEST and CHEAPEST
Stock of Ready-made Clothing
evsr offered In the State.' . '
Their stok comprises all the difl'erentkindiof Fa,ncy
Cut Linen and Marseilles Business SuitsEnglisl and
French Drap d'h'tc end Alpacca Frocks and Sacks;" a
large variety of Cagsiinere Pants Fancy and Black;
also, Fancy and Black Silk, Cassimere and Marseilles
Vests in endless variety.
Gents' Furnishing Goods,
Trunks, Valises, Hats and Caps, &c, &c. All of the
above goods are of the latest styles and patterns. .
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.
FELLINGS, SPlilNGS & CO. have also added to their
Ready-made Clothing Stock, a Merchant Tailoring De
partment, to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State, either in style and quality of Goods, or in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found a good stock of Black and
colored Cloths, English, French and American Cassi
meres, and a variety of Vestings. Also, an assortment
of Iiock Island Cassimeres. ,
They feel confident of their ability to undersell any
other house in the State, from the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods are' bought by the quantity, by one of
the rirm who resiaes in tne .Northern markets, winch
gives hiin the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods, thereby saving at least Twenty-five
per cent to the consumer.
J&2T"Diuies saved are Dollars made!8 So try us.
E. FELLINGS,
JN'O. M. SPRINGS,'
JXO. P. HEATH.
April 10, 18G0. . tf .'-
Large Arrivals
OF
SPUING & SUMMER GOODS,
AT
KOOPJIAIYIV & FI1E,PS'
They have received and are receiving a large Btock of
Millinery and Ladies' Dress Goods
in endless varkly, suitable for the Spring and Summer
trade.
Particular attention is called to their assortment of
Lace Shawls, Points and Mantillas.
They have a LARGER STOCK of FINE GOODS than
they have ever kept before.
Thev as; re those who may deal with them that they
will endeavor to give satisfaction both in price and
the quality of the Goods, as they are determined to sell
at such low rates as will tend to the great advantage
of purchasers. They have in store
A large lot of Ready-made Clothing
of various styles and qualities at reduced prices.
HARDWARE, &c,
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 befure buying elsewhere.
K00PMANN & PHELrS.
April 10, 18C0.
T. J. CORPErYlIVtt,
Surgeon DDoxxtlsct,
(Graduate of the Baltimore Dental College,)
Can be found at his Office on Tryon street, opposite
China Hall, where he will be pleased to receive the
calls of those who may require his professional services.
February 21, I860." 6m ,
ANOTHER SOUTHERN MOVEMENT
CUBAN SEGA It MANUFACTORY.
S'jfirs and Tubarco Leaf 'direct from Cuba.
JOHN S. WILEY has returned to Charlotte from
Cuba, where he bought a large and varied assortment
of SEGARS, SNUFF, TOBACCO, &c, for this'market,
and is now opening some celebrated brands of Segars,
among which may be found the following :
El Rico nabana, "Mucha El Littleto,
Concha's Malos, Rio Hondro,
. Flor del Tumas, Lasbelas Gustou.
He manufnetures Seg.irs from the best Havana To
bacco; and keeps the best Smoking and chewing Tobac
co, Lynchburg and Turkish Brands ; Maccabau, Rap
pee and pure Scotch Snuffs; Powhatan Pipes, snuff
Boxes, Matches, Blacking, kc; Meershaun Segar Hold
ers and Pipes.
He respectfully invites the public to call at the Cu
ban Segar Factory nearly opposite the Mansion House.
January 3, 18G0. . ' '
J. S. PHILLIPS,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
HAVING located in Charlotte, respect
fully solicits a share of public patronage.
A complete assortmeut of Cloths, Cas
simercs and Vestings always on band,
which will be made to order at the
shortest notice.
jggy- Shop three doors south of the
Mansion House..
Sept. 2T, 1859.. y
100 REWARD !
R ANA WAY from the subscriber on the 1st October, ',
a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high, about thirty years old, tolerably bright, rather j
slim, and weighs about 175 pounds. He has a down ;
look when spoken to. The end of the forefinger of his.
left hand has beeu cut off, and a sharp hard knot has f
grown on the end of it. I think he is lurking about ,
Rocky River, in the lower end of Cabarrus county. .
where he was raised. X03" All persons are forewarned j
not to harbor or assist him, under the penalty of the j
law. I will pay the above reward for his delivery to ,
me, or his apprehension and confinement in any jail so ,
I caugethim. . - WILLIAM HAMILTON, . . i
, Negro Head Depot, Union Co., N. C. I
April 9, 1800. . - ' tf -
taxes.... .i. -. ..;
The TAX LISTS for the year lt-59 are now in my
hands for inspection. Those liable.to pay -Taxes will '
please come foward and settle. - - i
E. C. GRIER, Sheriff.
April 3, 1860. v . ' '' "
NEGROES WANTED.
I want to buy Negro Boys and Girls from 12 to 18
years old, for which the highest prices iu cash will be
paid. I
May 17, 1859 SAML. A. HARRIS.
J r - REMEMBER ME.
. i Remember me I Who 'can forget
I Those touching words by fond lips spoken,
j When eyes are dimm'd with dewy tears, j
Ana nearts who gnei are nearly DroKen : f
Remember me ! : The parting words !
,; Of friends, perhaps, about to sever, ? .
, For days, for months, it, may be years, j
Perchance on earth to part forever. j
Remember me! When death is nigh, j
" 'And some loved epirit fast is fleeting, j
- Those accents seem to shadow forth " i
The promise of a deathless meeting.
Remember me! .What depth of love
Those simple words at once reveal; '
They seem the language of the heart, . ,
x sad, and yet a sweet appeal. . .
Charlotte Female Institute,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Rev. It. Burwell, Principal.
The next: Session will commence on the 12th of Sep
tember, and continue until the last of June, 1801, with
a short intermission at Christmas.
Terms for Twenty Weeks.:
Board and Tuition in English Brandies, $85 00
Tuition of day Scholars, ' $10and$18 00
Ornamental branches at usual prices. ;
One half of board and tuition payable in advance.
The various departments will be filled by Teachers
of known experience and ability.
For Catalogues, containing further particulars, ad
dress . . . REV. R. BURWELL,
July IT, 18G0. , 2 Jin. Cl., Charlotte, N. C.
PROPERTY FOR SALE IX
IiCiioir, IV. C.
. The undersigned wishing to jiiove West, offers for
sale his Town Property, consisting; of Three Lots, on
one of which is a large aiid commodious building and
all necessary out-houses. The others are well im
proved, on oue an orchard of -choice fruit, on the other
a good Spring. Also, 8 acres of land near the village,
(part in cultivation). lie offers also 350 acres of land
in Watauga county, near a good turnpike, being oue of
the best slock farms in the county. .
Lenoir is a beautiful Mountain Village, 18 miles from
the W. N. C. Railroad. A tri-wcekly stage line passes
from Lincolntou, N. C, via. Hickory Station and Le
noir to Abingtou, Va. Davenport Female College and
Finley High School, both well conducted and successful
institutions, are situated in the place. Anyone wish
ing to buy will get a bargain by applying early to the
subscriber at Lenoir, Caldwell co., N. C.
June 10th, 18G0. 3m W. G AETHER.
Hardware!! Hardware!!
A. A. N. M. TAYLOR
"ffJESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
st; lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, a large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follow s:
Carpenters' Tools.
Circular, mill, crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun
ing, grafting, teiuion, back, compass, webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels,
Augers, Gimlets, Hammer,-, Hatchets, aud Axes; Brick,
plastering, and pointing Trowels: Saw-setters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies, Planes of all kinds. Spoke
shaves, Steel-biade bevel and try Squares; Spirit Levels,
Pocket Levels,. Spirit level Vials, Boring machines,
Gougers, and in fact everthing a mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store and Tin-ware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House, Charlotte, N. C.
May 29, 1860. tf . .
Blacksmith's Tools.
Such as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers, Buttresses, Farriers' Knives, Screw-plates, Stocks
and dies, Blacksmith's Pincers and Tongs, Raspers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax; Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
manufacture; cast, plow, blister and spring Steel, kc,
for sale very cheap at . .- -
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
AT TAYLOR'S you can find the largest assortment
of Cutlery, Guns and Pistols, of all the celebrated
makes. '
GLASS, of all sizes and qualities both French and
American. Also, Puttv by the keg or pound.
WOODEN WARE, " Brooms, &c, of all kinds.
. Rope ! Rope! !
5,000 pounds of Manilla, Juto and Cotton Rope, from
inch to 3 inches, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House.
Carriage Materials.
lie would call special attention to his stock of the
above goods, consisting of Springs, Axles, Hubs, Bows,
Spokes, Shafts. Curtain frames, Knobs, Bands, Lining
Nails, Damask, Satinet, Cloths, Laces, Fringes, Enamel
ed and Patent Leather, Enamelled Cloth, Oil Carpet,
Paints of all kinds, dry and in oil; Varnish, Turpentine,
Linseed Oil, Tyre and oval Iron, Bolts, and everything
in the way of Carriage Trimmings, at prices that can
not fail to please, at the Hardware Depot of
A. A. N. M. TAYLOR,
Opposite the Mansion House.
Tin and Japanned Ware,-
A large assortment; Block Tin, Block Zinc, Tin Plate;
Babbit metal, kc. - . -
Stoves, the largest Stock, of all sizes, at
. TAYLOR'S Hardware, Stove and
Tin ware Depot, opposite Mansion House
Agricultural Implements of all kinds.
. Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters,.. Plows, Hoes, Shovels,
Spades, Forks, 'Axes, Picks. Mattocks, Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes, with handles; Grain Cradles; grain,
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow ware, such a?.. pots, ovens and lids, skillits, spi
ders," stew-pans and kettles, Cauldrons from 20 to 120
gallons each; Iron and brass Preserving Kettles, Sheep
Shears, Ac, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion Honse.
Ludlow's Celebrated Self-Sealing
Cans, of all the different sizes', at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion Ilotrse. f
hoofing, Guttering and Job Work,
Of all kinds, promptly attended to at
. - TAYLOR'S Hardware Store, - .
. . . . s . Opposite the Mansion House.
MANSION HOUSE
The undersigned having taken the above well-known j
and favorite Hotel, begs leave to' inform the patrons of j
the house and the traveling public that he is repairing j
and refurnishing it and has made several changes which i
will .add to comfort as a, home and public Yesort. No j
effort shall be spared on the part of himself or assi3- j
tants to render sojourners pleasant and comfortable. '
. H. B. WILLIAMS. -
Charlotte, January 10, I860. tf
.' HAMLIN A, MULATTO., i r.
Some time ago, we reccollect "' hearing it stated:
that Hannibal Hamlin, tlie candidate for VieeP
President of the Rer ablicans, had negro blood itf
his veins. We thought but little of the statement
at the time, supposing it -was intended - merely - as
a jocose hit at Hamlin's principles; aiid5 remarked
that we presumed the only foundation' for ! the
charge was the African given name of the candi
date. More recently however, the charge has ap
peared in a new spape. ' Mr Rhett,- a distinguish
ed South Carolinian and ex-Senator, positively de
dares that Mr Hamlin is a 1 mulatto. Mr : Rhett's
means of knowing the- fact, if it be one. have been
very good. In the Senate for some time he occupied
a seat next to Hamlin's. He would not, we imag
ine, venture on such an assertion unless there were
a foundation of truth in it. - '
Supposing it to be true, a very serious question'
arises under theUnited States Constitution, which
requires the Vice-President to-be a citizen of the
Unittd States, which, if he is a negro,' Hamlin
certainly is not. In the event that Hamlin re
ceives a majority of the electoral votes, could the
Senate permit bim to preside Over that body with
out first determining this delicate question: ;S.
Louis Herald. ; "'" -
We perceive, in the above extract, a statement,
that "Mr Rhett, a distinguished South Carolinian
and ex-Senator, positively and seriously declared
that Mr Hamlin is a mulatto." - Having heard Mr
Rhett's speech as delivered, and having Tead it as
printed, we desire to say that the statement is in
correct. Mr Rhett made no "declaration" of him
self on the subject. What he did do, was simply
to relate what had been- stated and published to
the world by the Knoxvilie Whig and other papers.
What is ment by mulatto," in - tin's latitude, is a
man who is not. wholly a white man but has an
infusion of negro blood iu his veins. Charleston
Mercury. " . .-. -
"The Constitution and Equality of the States
these are Symbols of Everlasting ITnion. Le
these be the rallying crits of the People." C
Biecliinrjdije.
:
Breckinridge and Clay. When Mr Breck
inridge was a candidate for Congress he made a
speech at Lexington, to which .Mr Clay, the great
statesman of Ashland, responded as follows:
"Major Breckinridge, I congratulate you. . You
are worthy to represent the people of this district,
whose esteem and favor have been the chief ob
jects' of my ambition, and the most precious re
wards of my long and laborious lifej" and then,
dropping his voice to the milder tone of affection,
he added, "My dear John, be true to your name.
Never forget you are a Kentuckian and a Breckin
ridge, and the highest honors of the Republic, or
what is more valuable, the consciousness of having
served well your country, will be jour glorious re
ward." This was the noble response of a political oppo
nent whose fame as an orator and a statesman the
world has not yet seen eclipsed. And this gallant
31ajor Breckinridge is the man wc now present a
a candidate "for the highest honors of the Re
public,", and to whose support we invite the Union
loving and conservative men to rally. Baltimore
Republican. ,
Evil Speaking How true it is that wc more
offend from want of thought than from any want
of feeling. Lady Blessington' says: Half the ill
natured things that are said in society are spoken,
not so much from malice, as from a desire to
display . the quickness of our perception, smart
ress of our wit, and the sharpness of our observa
tions. JLauri for Sale.
I will offer for sale at the Court House in Statesville
on Tuesday of the Superior Court in October, if not sold
privately before that time, a valuable tract of LAND
containing 210 acres, 140 of which are well timbered,
the whole lying in Iredell county on the. Sherrill Ford
Itoad, eleven miles from Statesville. There is a good
Dwelling House on the land and all necessary out
houses. For further information apply to Richard
Fulotn va the place, or to the subscriber at Oaklawn P.
O., Cabarrus county. Terms made to suit purchasers.
. J. S. KIRKSEY.
July 10, I860. 3 in ...
$6,000 worth Ready-made Clothing
Selling olfat Cost.
The subscribers respectfully inform the people of
Charlotte and vicinity, that they intend closing out
the balance of their entire NEW STOCK of GENTS'
WEARING APPAREL, by the 1st of September, to
make room for ft new aud large supply of all and
Winter Goods. -
J. ROT1ICIIILD k BRO.
One Door below Drucker k Heilbrun.
July 17, 18C0. Ct -
Administrators'. Sale.
16 LIKELY NEGROES for Sale.
We will sell at the late residence of Michael Keener,
dee d, in Lincoln county, oa the 21st day of Augnst,
1860, SIXTEEN LIKELY N EGROES consisting .of
men, women aud chid.lren.-. . : .v.
Terms made known on day.of Sale.
DANIEL FINGER.
PETER KEENER. ' :
Jul v 13, 1800. t , : Administrators.
Charlotte Barrel Factory,
All persons having elaims against the Charlotte
Barrel Factory -will present them IMMEDIATELY to
the undersigued. . 4 - - r . - ' " ' -
Mr P. SAURS Las no further connection.with the
concern. .
' ' JOHN WILKES,
July 16, IflCO. t .'" Charlotte Steam Mill?.
r notice. .' . v .
The undersigned,- having determined .to locate in
.Charlotte, offers, his services to the public as Architect
or Builder! Any work entrusted to him will receive
his personal attention and will be faithfully executed.
Terms moderate. ' c "
J. N. SC0F1ELD, Agt.
Juiy 3, 18C0.. ... . 3m-pd. . - ,t j.
NOTICE. " .
' ' Or fice A., T. & O. R. R, Company, )
. : - Charlotte, N. C, Jnly 14, 1860.
By orfler of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic,
Tennesse and Ohio Bailroad, held in Charlotte on 10th
February.' 1860, it was ordered that a called meeting
of the Stockholders be , held in Statesville, N. C, ou
Thursday the 23d day. of August next, at 11 o'clock.
Business of importance will be transacted, and it is
necessarr that the Stock be represented in person or
bv proxy. ' : : M. L. WRISTONT, :
2i-ct" Sec'y and Treas'r.
' ''?-'! . - From the Raleigh Press.-' - . - ,
- a -,.A - THRILLING INCIDENT v .
' -In the Adrenturov Life of - Gen. Joe Lane.
.' Immediately after the General's return from his
brilliant "and successful campaign in Mexico, Presi
dent Polk requested him to leave for the far dis-
tant Oregon, after "a notice Of three days only, for
the purpose of assuming the arduous end respon
sible duties of organizing and eovciniii that Ter
ntory. . . i .
. 'After a fatiguing and perilous journey of five
months over sandy deserts and lofty mountains-
inhabited alone by wild beasts and more ferocious
savages,he reached the territory; where he found
the infant colony of adventurers scattered and fly
ing in dismay from the midnight torch, and -sanguinary
butcheries of the Indians, who had com
bined from every adjacent tribe for the purpose of
exterminating them at a simultaneous blow.
By that prompt, energetic, and intrepid general
ship which had so eminently , distinguished his
military career, and won for him the title of the
"Marion of the Mexican War," Gen. Lane soon
brought the chiefs of those tribes to ask for peace
on any termswith the exception of the ring
leader, who had escaped with his warriors during
the heat of the last decisive battle.
Soon as the fact was known to Lane he detached
an officer of rank with a select corps to overtake
the retreating chief, and persuade him to capitu
Jate'on the terms agreed upon by the other tribes.
But an enterprise fraught .with such imminent
hazard "of being surprised by the Indians in their
mountain fastnesses, made that officer question the
probability of his success, but was nevertheless
willing to undertake it. With that discriminating
sagacity of character which never forsook the Gen
eral in any emergency, he instantly perceived that
the-officer's doubts would inevitably result in fail
ure, and therefore resolved to undertake the all
important and critical mission in person, accom
panied by an interpreter alone, lest more should
invite a renewal of hostilities, instead of procuring
a friendly council.' ?
At night-fall while the Indians were in the act
of pitching their tents, and before they had posted
their sentinels, the heroic Gen. at full speed,
dashed into the hostile camp, without arms, with
his white pocket-handkerchief streaming in the
winds as an emblem, of his friendly visit.
Por an instant, 'the 'savages were overwhelmed
with fear, and consternation, thinking that his
abrupt debut was but the precursor of an advanc
ing army; then quick as thought they raised their
deadly weapons to kill the Gen. but he had sprang
from his horse, and thrown himself upon the mag
nanimity of their chieftain, who threw his protect
ing arms around him, while the Gen. was telling
him" that the object of his intrusion was only to
prevent the further effusion of blood on both sides,
should they trust to the fortune of another battle,
iHid for the purpose of treating for a lasting peace.
The old Chief read in the linn, fearless, and be
nignant eye of the General the truthfulness of his
declarations; and soon arranged the preliminaries
of friendship, which has been sacredly obs erved
by the high contracting parties ever since. The
warriors were nevertheless in the highest state of
excitement, from the conviction that it was only a
strategem on the part of the Gen. to take them in
the next - morning unexpecting, and burning to
take vengence on their country's conquerer, while
they had him in their power, they made the night
hideous with their unearthly yells, war dances,
and mock changes, within the fiery circle around
the camp. Gray morn at length dispelled their
anxieties and fears, when they dismissed him af
ter they had given him a breakfast of farinaceous
berries, kneaded by the filthy hands of one of their
squaws, "with the assurance on the part of the
Chief that he could not doubt a Gen. who was
brave enough to venture his own life for the wel
fare of' the Indians, when he had it in his power
to conquer them by arms, as he had all the chiefs
of the other nations. . . -
From the accompanying testimony which I
herewith send you Messrs Editors, you may vouch
for the authenticity of this narrative in every par
ticular. S. G. W.
July 24th, 18G0.
When you hear a Bell and Everett man bolster
ing up the Douglas ticket, just ask him if he in
tends to vote that ticket; It will stop his Bell
clapper in oue second. ; .
A Boval Kiss. Some of the jmpers are stat
ing that the Prince of Wales is the first heir ap
parent to the throne of England who has ever
visited '.the United States; but this isli mistake.
Doubtless many readers are familiar with an anec
dote of William IV, before he came to his estate,
to the following effect: '
While in New York the Prince of Wales called
at a barber shop to be shaved. ' When the opera
tion was completed he stepped up to the barber's
pretty wife, who chanced to be present, and giving
her a kiss, remarked, "There, now, you can say
you have been kissed by one of the lloyal family.'
The barber choosing to receive this as an insult,
seized the Prince, and helping him out of the
shop with his foot,' exclaimed, "There, now, you
can say that you have received a royal kick from a
freeman."
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Si'NLifiHT in Houses. The following fact has
been established by careful observation : That
where sunlight penetrates all the rooms of a dwell
ing, the inmates are less liable to sickness than in
a bouse where thj apartments lose its bealtb-invig-orating
influences. Basement rooms arc the nur
series of indisposition. It is a gross mistake to
compel human beings to reside partially under
ground. . 'Inhere is a defective condition of the air
in such rooms, connected with dampness, besides
the decomposing paint on the walls, and the escape
of noxious gases from pipes and drains All school
rooms, especially, should be open to the sunlight,
yet, as a general rule, they are darkened like a
parlor. .
"Thats part Of a sinking fund," as a chap said
when his pocket book went to the bottom of the
river.- 1 ': :
"Fun is worth more than physic, and .whoever,
invents or discovers a new source of supply .! de
serves the name of a public benefactor. .. "
A man being commiserated with on - account of
his wife's running away, said "Don t pity me' till
she comes back again."
rt Heated Wind Stoems. A heated wind storm
passed ovor & portion of Kansas on the 8th of July,
which proved nearly as .destructive 'o aniinjl life
as the reeent tornadoes that visited with such ter
rible effect .portions of Iowa. The wind arose
about half-past ten o'clock a. m and continued
until three o'clock in the afternoon. At one
o'clock . the mercury rose .to 1191 degrees, and
continued so for about an hour, and then gradually
began to decrease. The'cffect can scarcely be
imagined. , The wind blew a brisk gale carrying
with it a salty, sulphurous smell. , Two men in at
tempting to, crosM the country from Iola toil urn.
boldt, (distant eight miles,) were, overtaken and
perished. There were three others at Humboldt,
who were caught out with teams, which perished,
the men alone surviving, and now are in a fair
way to recover. There was scarcely a chicken
left in the country. Hogs and cattle fell in their
tracks and suffocated. Various . reasons and con
jectures as to its cause are giveny but all unsatis
factory. y . .. -
A Boy's Sight strangely lost and re
stored. The editor of the Knoxvilie (Tcnn.)
Witness tells the following remarkable story: .
A little boy in that region waked up one morning
last winter aud discovered that he was blind. He
is twelve or thirteen years old, and up to that
morning his sight ha9 been perfect. When told
the second time by his father to get up, he replied:.
"Father, is it daylight?" Yes, long ago." "Then,
father,'' the little fellow sadly said, "I am blind."
And so it was. His sight was gone.
The boy was recently . taken to Nashville for
medical treatment. The doctors declined to do
anything 'or him, however. . But during his stay
in the city his siirht suddenly returned, when he
threw his arms around his father's neck and ex
claimed: "Oh, father, I can see."-
Duel. A duel was fought on yesterday morn
ing between Messrs A. J. Clark and Edmond
Fitzgerald, which resulted in the wounding of the
latter. His injuries, however, are believed not to
be serious, the ball only having penetrated his
body to a limited extent. The weapons used were
rifles, distance forty paces. The scene of the duel
was a few miles from town, in the neighboring
county of Caswell, N. C. Danville ( la.) Appeal,
Ju'y 25.
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More - FILIBUSTERING. General Walker
again on his way to Nicaragua. The next ar
rival from Honduras, will no doubt bring definite
information of the landing of Gen. William Walk
er with a small party of adherents, in Honduras,
for his old stamping ground, Nicaragua. This
last attempt , is evidently the renewal of Walker's
abortive expedition of the schooner Susan, which
left Mobile about two years ago, and got wrecked
in the effort to enter the port of Onion, compel
ling the abandonment of the enterprise.
Gen. Walker arrived at the Island of lluatan
about the 25th of June last, on board of the
schooner John Taylor, where he was joined by
about one hundred men, who hail boon gathering
there fbra month previous, dropping in singly and
in small squads, so as not to attract attention;
Coming in fruit vessels and other struggling con
veyances. The arrangements having been com
pleted the Dew Drop, in command of Capt. Dimon,
suddenly landed some fifty men, while a steamer,
reported to have on , board the balance-of the ex
pedition, was lying off aud on, without attempting
to land. , i -
..On'the 27th of June, the whole party left the"
island on board the John, Taylor, "destination un
known." ,
Large Fees of Southern Lawyers. The
New Orleans Delta ' announces that Senator Bcn
jaman, of La., has sailed for California, to litigate
the great Quicksilver Mine title case in the Courts
of that State. He has received a retainer of 812,
000, with a contingent' which will amount to fully
half a' million, should he succeed in gaining the
case. ' . '
Mr SOulc also, is to receive the fee of $10,000
for conducting the case of the Miramon Steamers
against the United States. We noticed recently '
the decision of the U, SI District Court at New
Orleans, in this matter, against the claims of the
captors. Two steamers belonging to the Miramon
government of Mexico, were captured by a United
States veaseland carried into New Orleans. The
Court has decided that they are not lawful prizes,
and must be restored. The District Attorney of
the United States has received instructions to ap
peal the case, and Mr Soule, who is on the other.
6ide, gets the very liberal sum of $10,000 as tho
reward of his exertions.
Mr Benjaman stands at the head of the Louis
iana bar, as to the extent and value of professional
business. Mr Soule, also, has a large and very
lucrative practice. Petemburg Express.
A TmiiLLiNQ Romance. Twas at the close
of a glorious summer day the sun was sinking to
rest behind the distant hog pen the chickens were
going to roost the bull frogs were commencing
their evening song the pollywogs, in their native
mud puddles, were preparing themselves for the
shades of night and Sal and myself sat upon an
old and'antiquated back log listening to the music
of nature, such as tree toads, and now and theu the
mellow music of a distant Jack was wafted to our
ears by the gentle zephyrs that sighed among the
mullitiKtaiks and came heavy laden with delicious
oder. The last rays of the setting sun, glanciDg
from the brass buttons of a solitary horseman,
shone through the knot whole in the pig pen full
in Sal's face, dying her hair with an orange peel
hue, and showing off my thread bare coat to bad
advantage. One of my arms was round Sal's waist,
my hand resting on the small of her back she
was toying with my auburn Jocks of jet black hue
she was almost gone and I was ditto. She
looked like a grass hopper dying with the hiccups,
and I felt like a mud turtle choked with a cold cod
fish ball. '"Sal," says I, in a voice as musical as
the notes of a dying swan, "will you have meft
She turned er eyes heavenward, clasped me by
the hair, had an attack of the heaves and blind
staggers, and with it sigh that drew her shoestrings
to her palate, said "Y ei!"' She gave clean out
then and squatted in my Iap--I hugged her till I
broke my suspenders. - ' ',
A crusty old bachelor says he think it is woman,
and not her wrongs, that ought to be redressed.
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