. 4 - - - . .. t , ' - --. - ." ." ' - V ' ' ' ''' X . , A - -1 -r i ,:( fi TflR r HEPI OM OF TU ' I'U S I? !TSPjE" 4BL!? p JOM THE ItlGHTS OP THE PEOPLE. EAYETTEVJLLE, N. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16. 1858. VOLUME XX NO. 1,014 TERMS of (oncmpna pj i ms ciaousiAa For a a ingle copy, if paid in advance, per annum, a Ju " " at ihe jqJ Of J jioutas, 2 o " " at the end of 6 mouths, 3 00 " attiieead of the yeir, 3 50 No subscription will be received for a shorter period thau oue year unless paid ia advance. With the via of ev-tjiUing 'Je circulation and en hancing the usefulness of the paper, tue proprietor of fers the following remarkably low CLUB RITE'S, rx-irliilABLr ir aditawce. 5 copies of the Carolinian, 1 year. $8 00 10 " 15 00 Rit; f Vlvertwngt Sixty cents per .square of 1G lia;:s. or less, for the tirst ma 39 cents tor each suose'tueui. :owim u-o Advertissm -at is published for more than two meatus. when it wiil be charged For thr.-jo mritha, ----- $4 00 For sis miuths, - - - - 6 0i) For tv 1?.! m iths, - - - - - AO 00 ll aiverMsn-mts miithare the ?leired number of la sert ais 'ii'irfceJ o.i thsin, nri-!rt t1r?y' will be in ertsa t'U r.wrV-d ' ch-r8-l :jvorU-sly. Special attention i directed to thin rquiithn. WM. F. VIGUTMNT & CO. Ct.EHEST G. WKIGHTi Vttorney nt Law, Payetle-ville,5r.C. OflRce at the corner of Bow and Green streets. FeVy 3. 1656. J. . SPEAKS. VTrORXEY AT LAW, the Ooarts of Cumberland, Ifnn V'aks and Tohnston. Ad Iress, Too ner, Harnett Co., N. C. Feb. 16. 1856. 85-y BlRTfriV F TILLER, Attorney at Far, F . Y B T T B V IL T, v, , S . r May be consulted at the Law Office of Jose G. Shep herd, Esq., on Green Street. July 19. 185B. ' 7-tf ATT03NGY AT L I W. "Caa be found at the Oifii'e I'onueriy oeciijiied ' by Dr. Gilliam, on Bow Street. F1TETTETILLE, X. C. June 26, IS56. tf TROY & FULLER, Attorneys ubu louiiacdjis AT LAW. LU WBEuTOai A'. C. ROBERT E. TBOV & JOHN P. FULLER, have orined an as.-ociutiou tor the practice ot tueir proles ion in liooessa co., only U."ETroy will also at end tue Courts of iiiaden aud Ooluuious, and J 1 Fuller those ot'Cumoerland. i'ueir OJice in L.umberton will be kept open at all time3. January 9, 1858. 83-lf A. 1. oiiiupbeii, ACCXIOSBKR & COMMISSION IIEKCHAXT, East side of Gillespi street. Fatettevillb, N. C. ) it1 ;r 1, 18."5 M A It B Is B P A C T O J Y, Bl' GEO. LAUDER. early opposite to E. V. Walkings' Auction Store Fayette ville, N. C. Oct. 1. 1856. Y VV. H. T U St I. I G T ( General Coin.niwslou Slercliaiii. NORTH WATER STREET, WUnington, N C, Will give personal attention totha sale or shipment of all cJ'nign.n; its of .N'.ival Stores or other country pr j 1 io-jVi I J-iy other basiuess entrusted to bis care, will be promptly attended to. April IS 1S7. ly 14,::0 U.. Tallow nnteif, b'or which the highest cash price will be paid. Od. I. ia.f A. M. CAMPBELL. vViiite Lead and Linsred Oil, (r sale by S. J. HINSDALE. 63-tf Aug. 15, Boiling Cloth. A constant supply of iitel Genuine An ker ii iltiag C!.th all Nos., kept oo hand and for sale at the lowest prices by JAMES MARTIXE. Jan 3d, 1858. lm 5 m af e 2w NOTICE. The Subscriber having at .March Term 1858, o the Couuty Cojrt of Cumberland, taken out letf tors of A Imiuistration upon the Estate of the late IV.a. F. Wig.ituia.il, hereby notifies all persons in debted to said estate to make Payment, and those havinz claims asrainst the same to present them within the time required by law or this notice will be pleaded in Bar of their recovery. G. W. WIGHTMAN, Administrator. March 0,1858. 94- FRESH TURNIP SEED. FLAT DUTCH, HEU TOP, E.iLISU NORFOLK, LA!i,iE GLOiiE, RUTA BAG A, Just received and for sale by 3. J. HINSDALE. Jnly 11, 1857. tf FOR, SALE. Heavy 4-4 Beiaver Creek Sheetings. Cotton Yarn, Warp ad Killing, Nos. 5 to 10. ALSO. Belt, Picker, Roller and Lace. LEATHERS. Oils and vlaauf icturer's Findings. Viator straiae-d. Sperm. Lard and Linseed Oils. Sauttlie's 1st igla-(. i""re:ich Glue, Emory, Roiler Cloth aud Glass Steps. J . H. HALL, Pres. B. CM. Co. July 26. 185 8-tf P lints, Oils, Varnish, Brushes, for Sile by Aug. 15. S.J. HINSDALE. 63-tf PORK! PORK!! ffl riBl.S. Prime Pork good article. Just re"! ceivedby E. F. MOORE & CO. I Oct. 2, 3t 1 worn oiLiio The following valuable rum eslsUe, llie property of K. O. tliill d.jo'd- is o.fijred lor saleaud cousiota oi ilie following tracts : ; Thai desirable place known as Home, containing about 2ti0 acres .iritii all the improvements. This place will btsold entire or divided, to suit purchasers, it being probably oue of the bjst business stands in the couutry. and is ff I :sir.ible to those wishing to enter the mercantile business. No , (Joiisists of a Lot and Brick Store (2 tene ments,; in Camblelon. o.i iSridge Street ue.ir Claren don Bridge. Mid is a very durable stand for business. Xo 3, Is 3 acant lots in 'Janpb.Utt)ii. known in City plot as Nos '09, 1 i I. I 12, an haif ot'lo! i i o. No 4. Is ii. dwelling houseand lot ou llaymount, eorner of Plankroad and Adains St. A very desira ble residency lor the whole year. So S, Is a Corn Mill and Steam Engine and Boiler, of 10 or I 5 horse power. This is well r.-orth the at tention of t!io-e living where warer power is not avail able, and will be sold at a great bargain. For terms apr!v to J., it,. Assirao Ail;rn.t I. 18."7. tii-tl j NOTICE. Persons indebted to Jas. C MoEach'ni. as Guardia ol the heirs of John Morrison, dec "d, art hereby re spectfully inN.riiied. that said guard";iu. liis in a great majority of iustances eudorsed and transfi-rred theii notes to; the undersigm d. Also, that our urgent ne cessities, apart Irom the reqi ireuients ol the eu iorser compel us to collect as speedily as possible. All those indebted will therefore oblige hs.aa l th -msclv.-s too. by paying up immediately. We must and will sue where the money is not forthcoming. A. 0. MORRISON. J. M. MOURKON' V. V. MORRISON. Laiirinbiirph. N. C. March 7. 1 857. 40-tt V A. ' lv' I ii it l respectfully iuloi-iiis Uis irie.ids. and tlir public, that he has i. ii att i.iigo .i it.i:.liai urmk lluiidiiigs at his Old Stand, oxpres.-ly for m iiiiuactrUi'iu'- Carriages Thanklul for the very liberal patronage hi has received lor tne last 11 yearn, he iiopes iy strict attention to business, with a desiri. t give satisfaction, to merit a continuance of tiiM same. He warrants his work to be made ol'the iiest material and by e "per;e:ieed workmen in each branch of the business. His work Will compare favorably with any made in the U.ilted .-States, furueal uess ami durability. He is determined to sell and do any work in his line on as good terms a a iy work done elsewhere that is as well done. He now has o i 'rind, finished, iiie larirest stoe k o f C A R I ! I A F.S . 1 5 A 'i ' l C 1 1 E S . 1 ! C K A W A V S AND liL'GGIES. ever ollered i:i this jjLiee. ami a very large toek of work nearly si n t!i . which wil! be sold very low for Casti. or on short time to o'l nt i I custom ers. ,?r-lle has on hand more t!':ui OVK ilUXI'fiEl) ANI FIFTY Vehicles i i sli -d and in course of con struction. ;?3"AI1 work nvide Ivh'nn is warranted 12 months with fair nsnjre. and should it fail by b-i l workmanship or material will !e r paired Tree of char-re. Persons wishing to buy would .In well to call sad examine fo themselves. OHarsthAitkfnny received and promptly il tended to." R-r liriii'i executed at short notice aud on very rea somible terms. Fvveltoville.Oetl 1 ASP SCI1JEFFELIX, BROS. 4- CO., IJirORTEBS AND DEILEK IN - . i DRUGS. PAINTS, OILS, PEUFUMEKY, 1 170 William St., C.r. Beektnati, N. Y. In'ite the atteuiioo ol' I lie trade to tlu ir large and varied stock of DRUGS, l'Al.T6, OIL,' PER FUMERY, ic. Ia addiriou to t'.cir regular importation of Staple Goods they are also receiving, direct Irom the sour ce? of production and manufacture. .-uppbes of Ti.oth. Hair and Nail Brushes. Kronzes, l orks. Mortars, Sponges. French and English Perfumerp. Lubiu's Extracts, and many other articles usiuilly embraced in Druggists Blocks, which Uiey are also enabled to od'-r on the most advantageous terms. Orders, either in person or by mail, will receive proeipt attention. Sept. 4, i8."8. 6m-pd- 1858. FALL IMF Oil TA TIOXS We are now receiving the largest Stock of STAPLE & FAaSTSY D3Y GOODS, LADIES' CLOAKS, MANTILLAS, HOOP SKIKTS, READY-MAUL CLOTHING, HATS, UAl'S, iJOOTS. SHOES, UMJHIELLAS, &c, Ever offered by ns; which will le sold at Whole Sale cheap for cash or on the u-ual time for ap proved paper. Sept. 1 1 1858. STAliK & WILLIAMS. -tf IV IL MING TON CHARLOTTE S, FUTHERFORD RAIL ROAD CO. Til." ;. '4-il-ir Aaiin il ieet : igof the Stockholders of this V:l"iiingt -n, Ohar.ottu t Kntiiei lord Kailroad Co.iijia.n-. wili tie h.' Id in he i'o-.oioi' iVilmiiigioii, on Thursday-, the 14th dav of October next. II. V, GUiON". Prcs't, Sept. 18. 185S. tm WANTED. 27T Able Negro .Men wanted by thu Subscribers -) to work on th Fayetteville and Western Rail lload Sections 10 It ik 18 miles from KiiyetteviHe for whom the highest price will be paid by calling on the Subscribers ou tbe oi U D. G.& W. McDUl FIE. .March 27 94 tf KEW ti'AS.t. A SO WIXTEtt DSV COOI3S. ALEX. JOHNSON, Jr. ' HaS received and is this day receiving a large and desiralde STOCK OF GOODS, era'"fiiid ng al I ihe neue t styles of Ladies Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shawls, Basques, Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, and Trimmings, of all kinds. FOIL GENTLEMEN. A very de.-iraol stock of Ready-Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassi ineres, Vesting, Hats, C ps, Boots, Shoes, Umbrellas, &c, &c. Toj !ther w.ia m i.iy articles not dcem-.-d necessary to entinicrate. Ail ofwhich will be offered low for CASH, or on time to such as pay when called on. 1 . ALEX. JOHNSON, Jr. Fayetteville Sept. 25. 1858. 4t T UR P E N T INE A N D BT- U KSMITH. TOOiiS. 25 Doz. Br-ees' Hackers. 20 " Round Shaves. 15 " " Scrapers 10 Hacker-Stones. 10 " Ronnd Shave Stones. 25 " Hacker-Files. ALSO. A Large assortment of Cooper's Tools. I would call ihe attention of purchasers to my Hackers, Roaud Shaves and Scrapers, as they excel any ever offered for sale iu this market. Oct. 2. lm C. E. LEETE. BEMOVAL. ...... THE Snlir-rili.r l.ua il.nuitml In the Store one UOO East of 11. .t K. J I.illv?B. wiipre he liuu-. s to meet alf his old f'neuds and to maie many new friends auC customers. ' G. VV. I" GOLDSTON. Augu-t 28, 1858. - ' -tf . . FOR SALE OR RENT. Tbe dwelling House and Lot on Hay Mounts near the Donaldson Academy joining W J Vates and others lately occupied by Hector McMillau Esq., with a well of good water ifc Garden in front. It will -lie 'sold bargain or rent-d to good tenant on reasonable terms apply to JAS. MART1NE. ' Also the two Story Ware House on Church St. near Presbyterian Church. April 24, 98-tf I1JTI FOR SALE. -JOHN T. GIJLiIORE, now of fers for sale a portion of his swamp lauds in the" county ,ot tamUrlwrtu rtrt'TmrcTovFav. eUevilK-.aiidabont I, miles east or the 04 T River. - The entire swarap 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 an abundance of tali, by which the rain water cau be carried otf by ordinary ditches. A small, portion of the land has been in cultivation about 7 years and those persons who have seen' the crops, retard the land as equal in fertility to any tiiey have seen in this slate or elsewhere. The location is healthy." the neighborhood good, and the access to Fayetteville and Wilniiugtoii easy by. means of a good road Ik miles iu length leading directly fo the river. Besides this, it is within 3 tuMes of u beautiful little village, upon a high and healthy Blufi". at the river, with a Store. Ware-house and iirsf. rale landing. All which iilford many conveniences ;0 the neighborhood. As seveial persons have spoken of purchasing, this is deemed a propj.r time to eail their attention to the subject, in as mticli us there is a crop xow growing upon a small portlou o! the land, by which they can judge ot its production .sT-iieasonable terms will be given to the purchaser. Sept. 10. 1858. tf NOTKE TO SOLDIER'S WIDOWS. gpHE WIDOWS OF MEXtCAN Soldiers, H mid the Widows of Soldiers who MEI IX SEliVlt E in The war ot 1812," can have their pensions einrtiimcd by falling ou th"e updersigued. Congress l1;lvinrr made u l iitioiml provision tor tli in. Give me the m ii i i geiuent of your claims, and ii:e iiimifv siiLill Collie ar once, or m ciiarzre. - ,JN0. M. ROSE. Agt. for Pt-iimons. Jlitie 19, lSSd,- tf Fayftti'villf fi I CIS U y 1 A s 11 13 A NO fg HE unuej-sigiied has made arrangements- by E which ho is prepared to furuisli at .short no tice, ,-iny reijired que.ntity of No. 2 PERUVIAN GUANO, of which will lie from direct importations, into the Port of Wilmington, and warranted pure aud genuine. Orders for tl'.e above excellent fertilizer nr. so licited, to which prompt, attention will be given. As this is an article which docs , not admit of being old time, cash or its rtpai vien jnust ac poinpanv eaeli order. . liKYEULY KOSE. Julv 17. Is noiv ivc..'iv:,.g his Spr:n; supuiy of 3- Anions whicii at e l'rints, Lawns, and l!ri!!iantcs; Col d and Black Silks; Irish Linens aud Diapers; Fanner's Linen. Twilled and Plain; Cashmere and Merino Twills; " White and Co I'd (Jotlou Hose; Rollins Cloths. No. to 10; Slik and Straw Bonnets; &cr. Yith almost every article in the Dry Goods line- all of which has been purchased by the package at the late sales in New York and Philadelphia:" Will be offered cheap for cash or on time to paying customers March 20. 93-tf i . w i iBi'i v 'iv Of?.. .FAMES DAVIS, having decided on permanently lo ating in the Towr- of Fayetteville, respectfully- offers his servi ces to the citizens of this place nnd surroundino country. In all the various branches of his Pro" fessiou, including the manufacture of Mineral Teeth, he is satisfied, after an extensive experi ence, to which is added a thorough Dental educa tion, that he can give entire satisfaction as far as it is in the power of Dentistry. All irregularities of the Teeth treated in a proper and careful man ner, as well as diseases of the mouth, None but the proper metals are made use of iu the various operations. Charges will he moderate, that the benefits of ihe Profession may be placed within the reach of nil who may feel an interest in tbe preserviilion of the Teeth. over Houston's Jewelry Store, where he wiil be found at all times. May 15. 1858 tf liFDST&VIDS .I.YD C H.I IRS For Sale at reduced prices, at the Auction Storfi of A. ,L CAMPBELL. Aug 21, 1358. tf NNT 1ST. TILLinSTG-HAST IS no v r ceiving his Fa'l supplies of the articles. He can suiipl- Country Mercl above suppl-7 Country Merchants at prices which he is sure will make it treir interest to deal with him. !! has lor sale, SO china tea-sets, 1300 D z. Common Cups and Saucers, 500 " Fine do. do. 100 " Dishes, 200 Covered Dishes, 100 Doz. Pitchers, 800 " Plates, 1000 " Tumblers and Goblets, 7li looking-glasses, Coffee Mills, Toy Locomotives, and Yan kee Clocks by the box. And other goods in proportion. !CFfn or Jer to give time to have goods "WELL PACKED, country merchants should buy their Crockery FIRST. Sept. 4. 2m FALL AND WINTER GOODS. JUST received a large and splendid Stock of Sta ple Dar Goons, Hardware, Boots, and Shoes, Hats, and Caps and Sadi.krv. Oct. 2. lm C. E. LEETE KNIVES AND FORKS. WHITE HAUD, with 2 prong steki. FORKS, at $1 and 1 2." per Set ; Do.. witn 6 prong do., SI 50, $1 75, and i per set; ' And a variety of ot hers at 75 cts. to 2 50 Rome ofwhich are of snpKRrnn oit a mtv per f-et Ivory handle Knives, with stem, or plated Forks, Or alo.nk. at S3 tQ e 50 per set or dozen. I For sale at the -Crokery Store" ' W. N. TILLING HAST. ' Oct. 2. . . , !,'' 2m -.' - fcJW3"tSiar -r-"ttji.-r-- Cups, Tea Sota, Goblets, Spoon Holders, .Butter Dishes, Batter Knives, Mo lasses Cups, Napkin Bings, Tea Bells, Pie Knives, Sugar Tongs, and . Spoons. FRENCH FORKS, AND SPOONS, of all sizes. For sale i.ow at the '-Crot-kerv Store." Oct. 2. -3ml . W. N. TILLINIiGAST. THE SCBSCItlBEl!, fl AVIN'G TAKEN THE STOflE RECENTLY occupied bv G. W. I. Goldston. Eso.". (one door West of H. L. Myrover & Co. ) oilers a complete and carelully selected stock of .. FAMILY GROCERIES AXD FARMERS' SUPPLIES. COEFEE. -SUGAR, (every variety) FLOUR, MOL ASSES, Svrup, (S. II.) Bacon. Lard; Dntter, Cheese. Vinegar, (White) Soap, Meal, Pep per, Gittgvr, Spice. Pickles. Suutf Candies, Vinegar. (Ci der) Fish. ROPE, BAGGING. SALT. NAILS, TOBACCO, Shoes, lilaukets, Kerseys. Wh'ch I offer for cas, or on short time to prompt paying customers. Couutry produce taken iu ex change. 1 am detm miaed to sell cheap; calj and see for your selves. - C. B. COOK. Oct. 2 ' -3t ' GROCERIES. ' 50 Bags Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee. 25 Bbls."rushed and Grauutated Su .jar. 50 Kegs Xails. 10 Boxes Stareh. 25 Boxes Tobacco, assorted. 50 M Cigars $G to $90 per M. ALSO, Spice, Pepper, Ginger, Sugar House .-Syrup, Vinegar, Srin'l',' Butter, Water and Soda Crackers. C. E- LEETE. FISH. .IA D BdCOJV, 50 Bis. Xo. 1 Ilerrsug; i'j IH.Is. No. 3 Mcckerel; 2. i ' do. do.; 25 " - Pokk, v - ALSO Cheese, Lard, Butter, add Cox Herrings. Oct 2. lin . ' C. E. LEETE. FALL AND WINTER. JVEIV GOODSj"W dOOJJS.'.' Is receiving the Largest Stock of Staple knd Fancy Dry Goods, Ever before olforcd by hiia, which embraces all the LATEST STYLLS OF LADIES &- GEn,KJIESS D it ESS GOODS. Among them will lie found. RICH SILK AXD DELAIXE PATTERNS, of the latest style. A large lot. FREXCIl MUIUXOS. together with every shade of SOLID DLLAIX HS, ail wool. A large assorftnent of French, English and American PRINTS. DEIiAGKS, and other goods for Travelling Dresses. A large lot of HANDSOME EMBROIDERIES. A sreat variety of Ladies SHAWLS and CLOAKS, BOINETS, French ARTIFICIALS, RIBBON'S, &c. A handsome stock of HATS, CAPS. BOOTS and SHOES. KERSEYS, ! NeghO Blvnkeis. and all other goods belonging to a Dry-(Joods Store. AH the citizens, and everybody that visits the old T.w;i. will confer a favor by eal ling on the subscriber and loo'tiug through his stock, whether they purchase or not . J. C. POE. Sept. 25 2m USEFUL ARTICLES. fTSLUID, Oil and Lard L mps: Britlania and Brass Candlesticks; Superior Steel Sautters; Brittania Castors, Tea Pots and Coffee Pots; Hrittania SPOONS and LADLES; Brittania Communion Sets Goblets and Cups: Tinned Iron Spoons and Ladles; Planished Tin Coffee Urns aud Pots. Tea Pots; Oyster and Beef Steak Dishes, and Dish Covers; Waitbbs, of ail sizes and shapes. Fixe Scissors; large for cutting, small for embroid cr ; R zors aud Pocket Knives; B:sli.-I-! Ilaskt-ts! for all purposes; COPPBE MILLS, Iron and Stone Morters; Stone Crocks; Tin Ware; Cedar Tubs, Pails. Churns and Bowls; Coun'er Scales, to weigh i to 54(t lbs; Family Scales, to weigh every ounce to 4 lb; Cocoa Dippsrs; H tir and Wire Seives; T;iile Mats; Feather Dusters; l)ust Puns; Curtain Pins; Hand aud Tea Bells, Music Portfolios; Ladies Work Boxes; Rosewood Toilet Boxes; Lailies' Leather Bags, (large;) White Satin Beads and White Cut Beads, for fancy work; Porte Monaies, entirely of leather, a superior article; Electric Polishing Powder; Boy's Saws; Corkscrews. A great variety of other useful articles, too tedious to mention. Come s.nd soe for yourselves at the ' Crockery Store. N. TILL 1 NGH AST. Oct. 2. . - -Sm BUTTER! "BUTTER!! LOT OF PRIME GOSHEN For sale by C. B. COOK. Oct. 2 $10,00 IDE77".mZ. E M UNA WAY from the sucriber. a mnllato girl UM named KM MA FREEMAN. I will eive the above reward of S10,00 to any one wfco will arrest aud confine her in Cumberland Jail, so that I can get her JOHN T. WEIGHT. Oct. 9, -3fc NORTH CAROLINIAN: FA YE TTE VILLE, N. C. From the Macon Telegraph. -A Statesman's Some. As the traveler passes over the fJenro-id Rail Road from Atlanta to Ans-osta. lie will obst-rve on llie ftnitimtt oFa ridsre on the out skirts of the village of Crawfordsville, a two story wooden house well shaded by a prove of venerable oaks, and with a lawn in front gently sloping to the south, planted with no great re gard to order in shrubbery and fruit trees. The house is without any pretension to mod ern architectural style but is built after the fashion and in conformity with thejplans of the xhis moacst mansion, with its novel and at-t tractive surroundinjjs, is the domicil of a gen tleman who has occupied no small share of public attention for the last fifteen years. He is ktiwwn lo his immediate circle of friends ns "Aleck" to his neighbors and qequnintnnces of Taliaferro county as "Squire Stephens" and to the Republic at large as "Stephens of Georgia." The name of Alexander H Ste phens, is a household word in the Eighth Con gressional District. Mr Stephens began to practice law in Craw fordsville, about the year J834, and boarded in the family of the estimable gentlemen, who re sided in, and owned the house to which we have referred above. At his death, Mr Stephen" whs left his Executor, and at the sale of 'the real Estate, became the purchaser of the house and twenty acres of laud adjoining and has resided there since that time when not an at tendant on public duties at Washington. Un- j til recently no materia! changes were made in ' the house, and even now to the front view it to. Ac, .:. t ,;i. . . - , StMllllS ns Oriirlllsl I I V lllll'r turn gIa.ioo ..,,.l. 1 - - I iiii ijihiii columns. em'ni rooms. iinssnirA in the miiidle, Lc. Recently, two rooms intended for library and be1 chamber, and a small and airy passage have been added to the house. North ot the mansion and on the slope of a hi'l is the Gulden, Orchard and Vineyard, and if a visitor in the month of Angnst should tar ry a day in the quiet village near by, and should gratify a paidonnble curiosity by looking over the place, he will find a well selected and choice variety of fruits peaches, pears, apples, staw berries, grapes, &c. While strolling over the Garden, if the visitor will cast his eve North Eastward, he will see the smoke curling from the chimneys of a farm house about two miles distant and on the highest point of laud iu the circuit of his vision. This is the treasured spot above all others to Mr .Stephens It is his family homestead, the place where his grandfather settled shortly after the Revolution the place where his fa ther lived and died, and the place upon which the Statesman was born. A ride of half hour over a broken but beautiful country will bring you to the farm, and on the right of the road and but a short distance from the farm build ings, on the top of a hiil, is the spot where his father lived. The buildings have all been re- moved, and there are no tra es to the eve of a stranger left to mark the spot, but they are iudelibly impressed upon the memory of Mr Stephens. Just under that clump of trees is tiie spring still flowing pure and free, from which he drank, near by is the grove of wide- spreading oaks under whose refreshing and friendly shade he was accustomed to nlav and all around are the hills nvervwhich he clamber ed when a boy. All these mementoes of youth are treasured recollections with a man whose name is famous for eloquMice, learni'.g and pa- Triousm. irom me Arosioou to the Kio Urande. ; And it is refreshing to observe the influences of j home and hearth and youthful associations, ' upon so exalted a nature and such a lofty in-; teilect to see a great man with such affections glowing, spreading and kindling with tremu- Ions feeling over the recollections of early home j and boyhood, in thislutilitarian, practical, un-l romantic age, makes one feel and know thatj , I 11 , , 1,1 , , . . me srreat events wiin wnicn oiu story rmsrs are not all vain and hollow. Reader, pardon j the episode. The farm, at the deaih of the i father of Mr Stephens, was sold and went into j possession of stranr.ers to the blood, but as soon as the young lawyer secured the means he re-purchased the old homstead. The lands have been in cultivation for more than a half century, but by a judicious system of mauuriiiff, ditching and drainage, many fields which were turned out as exhausted and worthless, have .been re claimed, and under the improved methods of cultivation, yielded a return for labor almost equal to virgin soil. About four miles west of Cra wfordsville, and in full view of the Rail Road may be seen the vineyard of Mr Ax. who has been so successful in making wine from our native grape. The experiments of Mr Ax with the grape conclusively demonstrate that Middle Georgia, in a climate and soil, is peculiarly adapted to the cultivation of the vine, and that vineyards may be made a source of revenue to the Geor gia Planter. Acting upon this idea, Mr Ste phens has made an auspicious beginning his vines at his home aud farm place are thrifty and promising, and if the seasons are propitious next year, we shall not be surprised to see and hear treqnent mention made by connoisenrs of the marvellous flavor and fruity virtnes of Ste phens' Catawba of the vintage of '59. So mote it be. We understand that Mr Ax, has a larsre supply of superior wines for sale. The dry Catawha of the vintage of '56 being the best. This last having passed muster in Washington and Savannah, places, where to nse ythe lan guage of a friend about another matter, there are many good judges. The chief charm, however, of the old house and its appurtenances agreeable as they are, is in the host. Liet a stranger visit this hospita ble home see the devotion of his servants Ihe love and affection of his friends his simple, unaffected and charming manners listen to his words of wisdom, his instrnctive conversa tion his agreeable reminiscences of past times aud the great men who figured on the stage of ictiu when he first entered the political arena let him learn from his neighbors, as he surely will, of his profuse charities, his neighborly kindness, and he will not wonder why Alexan : der H. Stephens is so much loved, revered, and j honored among those who have known him i longest aud best. Character of a Frontiersman 2V r Some idea of the reckless character of tb persons who infest our frontiers, may be infer- , ted fri.iii the following incidents related bjr-'i Mm. Emory, Ut ited Slates Army, in hi re-:! port of the United States aud Mexican bou-,J daryr- ' - ' ; - : "One evening," (says the Major.) "seTeral gentlemen, among them a retired officer of tbe tillibnsteis, were ei joying the delicious twilight . or that climate on the bank of the river, (Kie ' Grande.) opposite the point where was usually, ' , posted a picket guard, detached from a Mexican military station four miles distant. The guard " i' ' j of ten 'nen were set-n to approatrh the jacal, - disiiiount, tie their horses, and stretch them- . - " selves on their blankets, some to sleep,' Others, , j'"? to smoke, but none particularly to watch. r y i . was or a jocose charade?, directed at thT ex- ' ' ipense of the yoang American , filibuster who j had joined in the t aravtignl revolution, wliteh , had just ended with such signal advantages to the re.irular Mexican troops A little nettled probably, at what had passed, he offered a wager of one hundred dollars that he would cross in a boat and take the guard, single-handed. His wuger not be'ug accepted he offered to bet 'drinks for the party. Some persons, not dreaming he was iu earnest, indiscreetly took the bet. "The absence of the filibuster was scarcely noticed, and the conversation about other subjects had continued for nearly an hour, when it was interrupted by the sharp reports of a revolver, and a yell which reverted from shore to shore, giving the impression of many voices; these were quickly followed by the rol ling tire of a platoon cf musketry, aud then all was silent . Could that be S V asked one. "Impossible!' was the reply. 'It would be just like him.'. said a third. Shortly after, a "oi containing nu or mice men, was sceu iu. I illillT across the rapid current from the shadow of the high bluff ot; the American side. As it approached the opposite side, its occupants, not wishing to violate the usages of the guard, called out in Spanish they were friends, going to see what was the matter. 'Mailer? II ' answered a voice in English, 'come here and help me to drive these mustangs in the river.' They found the guard dispersed, and S with one aim shattered by a musket ball; with the other he was trying to lead all the ten horses to the river shore." Winsboro Register. Country Papers Their Use. Country papers are of much more use than the people imagine. They aid in directing public attention to I matters in which every citizen of the country is more or less interested. 7 They contribute, in a variety of ways, to the formation of public opinion on subjecs of. public interest. ' They aid in giving character and importance to the county iu which they are published. They stimulate a taste for reading, and dis seminate, in the course of one year, a vast amount of useful information which would reach a uortiou of their readers throuch not any ntlipr , diannel They are of essential use in a family in fos- tering a taste for reading among children. Country papers enjoy an advantage in this res- pect over papers published at a distance; be- cause many of their items are of a local interest which naturally attracts a child's attention. I he advertising columns of these papers are particularly attractive to this class of readers. Country papers, by the local information they contain, are often the means of drawing new and valuable citizens to the county in which they are published. To the objection we do not unfrequently hear urged against the support of country papers that the price charged for them is too high, it may be replied, that the price at which the pa-, per can be afforded, depends mainly upon the number of subscribers. The chief expense in the publication of a paper, consists in setting up the matter, one thousand, or even ten thous- . , rt - , . IT .1 aud copies can be furnished at a very small ad dition to the cost over and above that of com position. The Unacclimated at New Orleans. The New Orleans Delta warns strangers of the fa ta! folly of going to that city at present, and adds: With a spirit akin to madness, hundreds of adventurers have come to the city within the last few days. The admissions into the Charity Hospital are large, and many of the cases late ly admitted are, we learn, tinacclimated persons fresh from regions where the atmosphere is pure and healthy Whenever an epidemic occurs in New Orleans, the idea possesses those abroad seeking to better their fortunes, or desirous of obtaining employment, that there is a demand for labor of all kinds, and a rushing business can be secured if they only brave the perils of the fever, and, in the words of the old sajing, "take time by the forelock." They mistake tbe beckoning of death for that of Mammon, in a wild hunt after the almighty dolls r. Many an enterprising and ambitious young man, who was not content to let well enough alone at home, ar.d ruohed into the midst of an epidem ic, always most fatal as the season advances, soon paid the penalty of his rashness. He leaped upon the levee from the deck of the steamer, vigorous, buoyant, filled with rainbow visions of the future in a few days he was cold and rigid, within the precincts of Cypress Grove. Many, did we say? Yes, thousands have thus voiuhtarily become victims of the deadliest of our setni-trcpical diseases. ,And now shutting their eyes to the danger that threatens them, heedless of warning and the experience of all acquainted with the melan choly facts we have just stated, again strangers are coming to the city. A Bieth is the Stage. During a ' recent trip of the stage from San Antonio to Indtan ola when about four miles this side of San An tonio, a lady pasenger gave birth to a fine boy. There were four men passengers in the stage at the time. This event caused considerable stir amon" the passengers but the driver knew nothing of the mutter until the stage stopped for a change of horses. The mother and the ..i.ild are now stopping in our city, doing well. Beat this who l can. Indiaiwla Texas) Cour ier. i - ' 4 1 1 1

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