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Volume 4.
Lincolnton, North Carolina, Saturday Morning, October 28. 1848.
IS UMBER 36.
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THE ORPHAN.
BY D. C. COLE8W011T1IV.
She is an orphan, and the woilJ
To her locks dark and wild,
For very few will smile upon
The poor and lonely child.
She has no friends to bless her now.
And make her heart rejuice ;
From week to week she seldom hears
A kind and pleasant voice.
The orphan girl ! O, pity her.
And be a friend indeed ;
Direct her in meek Virtue's path,
And bless her in her need.
Without a guide, her feet may go
In devious paths astray ;
Teen take her by the hand and point
Where Wisdom leads the way.
Once she was happy Pleasure dwelt
Reside her father's cot ;
The sun of her sweet, dreamy youth.
It seemed no cloud could blot.
But death relentless tore away
Her parents kind and dear;
Alas! when God makes children poor,
That no true friends appear !
But ye o'er whom kind Plenty smiles.
Should not the weak forsake
And lea ve their heart? in error's path,
To fi: with vice, or break.
Heaven pours rich blesinrg in your lap,
That you may seek for those
Who have no friends to bless them here.
And heal their 'diily woes,
O! take the orphan by the h nd .
Kind as a parent be
And n rt?, when yu are old and saH,
Will be po kind 6 fche.
'"Jl.jiJe your pillow she will watch,
And linger round your bed
And like an angel from the skies,
A s wiiiin-2 influence shod.
The generous, sympathizing heart
Was n.Vr possessed in vain ;
How iuai the kind and noble sjuI
Seem tliti angelic train.
It bn one prayer should from my heart
To the AH wise ascend,
'T would be, Thy grace, O God, impart
me the orphan's friend.
FOR THE LINCOLN COTRIK.R.
The Barbecue.
corresponding with the number of States 1
of the Union were read, w hich were res
ponded to with great enthusiasm by the
crowd especially those in honor of the
brave volunteers. A number of volun
teer toasts were then handed in and
read, and although n diversity of scnti
mem wos evinced, yet a true spirit of
courtesy was manifested.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. The United Stales The land of
the free and the home of the brave.
The superior excellency of its institu
tions are revolutionizing the monarchi
cal system of the world, shaking thrones
and empires. May we ever bear in
mind that the destiny of Irezdom is sus
pended on our example,
2. The President of the United
Slates. May wisdom, prudence and
patriotism be blended in all his delibera
tions and official acts.
3. TheSenateofthtVnittd States.
The political scales in which all the
members of the confederacy are made
ecmal : may it balance well its various
transactions, and be governed by conser
vative principles.
4. ht House of Representatives of
iheUnited Slates I he popular liranch
of our national Legislature. May the
members ever have at heart the rights
and interests, of their constitueucy ;
while the preservation of the Union shall
ever be their paramount object.
5. The Ftderal Judiciary. May it
ever continue to be the able exponent of
the laws, independent of Legislative and
Executive control or influence ; and
innv the mantle of Marshall never be
stained by an unworthy successor.
6. The State of North Carolina.
The first lo declare independence of,
and protest against British oppression
tyranny and misrule; may she ever re
main (rue to her first impulses.
7. The Governor of North Caroti
na. May his chief ami be to promote
the character, honor and welfare of the
Ciimmmnnvteiilta.
8. The Army and Navy of the U-
nifed States. Th-ir lute achievements
in Mexico have added fitsli and unfa
ding laurel to their brows. Imperial)
able honors have been won on various
balMi fields calculated to endear thein to
the iirahtude of their countrymen.
9. I he iV orth Caroli na Volunteers.
I Justly celebrated for good discipline.
they wi'lever prove themselves ready
for any emergency.
1 0. The mcmoryof the fallen brave.
The manly virtues and disinterested pa'
iriottMn of b'l'io'. Love and o'hers, ha9
imprinted in our affections iheir memory
which we ro f ndly cherish, while their
loxs to us t( uchi s every string of pain
ful sensibility. May their fame be a
permanent hs their deeda were noble.
mind, body and soul to refrain from the
excessive use of Alcohol.
- 20. The PretJ. A strong pillar of
the Republic. May it continue free and
untrameled, patriotic and virtuous.
21. Thos. Jefferson. The autboi
of the declaration of American indepen
dence. May his services as a states
man be held in gtateful remembrance
by all those who enjoy the fruits of his
labors.
122. Dr Benjamin Franklin. The
poor apprentice boy, the self made man.
His life stands as a model for the imita
tion of every poor young man,po8sessing
good mind and virtuous habits. May
such young- men, ever remember that
industry and perseverance iu the step
ping atone to distinction - and prefer
ment.
By D. J. Logan. The Cleavelai.d
volunteers May their lives be long
and useful as their career in Mexico
has been glorious.
By L. D. Puiman.
Let freedom crown this peaceful shore,
A ndScott's name sound f i om door to door.
By H. DeK. Cuban is. The Moun
tain "ladies" of North Carolina As
true as the magnet is to the pole, so are
their devotions to their lovers. To
those of them who wish to' marry, may
they succeed in captivating the gentle
man of their choice, and may they have
days of ease and nights of pleasure, and
may the wings of "ore" never lose a
feather.
By M G Webber. Ladies of Shel-
by and Cleaveland County I esteem
vnn for vour intllippnrft- I nrlniirn vnn
23. The institution of Slavery. 1 ror vmjr hantv. and inv vnn hMiuM l
Clearly under the control of the States can't jep it.
Bv Maj. B. H. Badgctt. The volan-
whete it exists; may fanatics irom a
broad, therefore, cease to intermeddle
with it, lest a schism of our glorious U-
nion should prove the fatal result.
21. Manufactures. May they con
tinue to grow and improve, and extend
their operations in our own country,
until they shall surpass in superiority
those of other nations.
25. Agriculture. The main pillar
that supports the Republic. . May it re
ceive greater encouragement while un
dergoing greater improvement.
26. The Arts and Sciences. May
they continue to improve and flourish,
and proper encouragement be afforded
to nil useful inventions.
27. The cradle of affluence and the
downy lap of luxury have proven the
bane ol other Kepubucs. May it ever
leers May they always have
Corn in the barn loft,pouliry in the yard,
Meal in the 6mokehouse barrel ful of
lard.
31 1 1 k in the dairy and cheese on the
board,
Coffee in the little bag, and sugar in the
gourd.
By H. DeK. Cabanisa.
TheLadies We cherish and bless them
We'll kneel dowa and address them,
And if that don't distress them,
YVe II take and carry them
1 o the church, boys, and marry thein.
By Dr Albert Ellis. The volunteers
They have shown that they were wil
ling not only to fight for freeman'
rights, but to offer their lives a sacrifice
be our object to avoid that Maelstrom of j upon the altar of their country's cause,
nations. to defend the same. May they live
28. The rising glory of our beloved long to enjov the thanks of a patriotic
country is recognized by all the civilized people.
world. May she still continue to rise jy Jonr, Weber. Lewis Cass A
in greatness until the former glory of fine Democrat and enlightened states-
Greece and Rome are entirely laid in n,an, his patriotism is as broad as his
the shade. ominlrv. IT linnvia nn Nnrth nn
26. Internal Improvements. May c Sn.n no p.., no ki uiih ih
very obstacle that impedes the onward jug, ahd enlarged viewsofaWashington,
marcn oi our country io wchiiu unu . ifrr.inn nH n WIrenn. w9 nntli
11. Tht memory of George Wash-
Arec :blv to previous arrangement?, I "'if'' the fathtr oj his country. His
, , ii ! file and chaiacttr stands as a model lor
a numerous assemblage took place on
the 29th ult. at tho village of Shelby,
it being the d-y set apart by a meeting
of the cit 7. us of the village and county
of Cleavelani forgiving a public Bar.
becue to lie ret jrncd soldiers ami volun
teers if this and the adjacent counties,
a a U-MitnGuia! of their pleasure at see
ing them once more at their native
homes and liresi lcs. The collection of
people was estimated at Irom 1500 to
iiOOO persons, nmongst whom appeared
a goodly number of ladies. By a pre',
vious arrangement, Copt. James ('.
Phillips was appointed marshal; and J.
U. Logan, Esq., was appointed Presi
dent, aud Dr Albert Ellis Vice President
of the day. After some military ma
noeuvring in the Public Square, in which
"the boys'1 participated, and were of
course the 'focus of all eyes," a pro
cession was formed in front of the Court
House door and marched !o the Hotel
of Mr Hardin, where the volunteers
were welcomed by Moj. II. DeK. Cab
aniss, in a short but appropriate speech,
after which the people marched in pro
cession to the grove and partook of the
publicCollation prepared by the citizens.
We had the pleasure of seeing many
strangers from the adjoining Counties
and from the upper Districts of South
Carolina, at our festive board, who
seemed to erjoy themselves very much;
and it affords us, great satisfaction to say
that nothing occurred, but the inclemen
cy of the weather,) to mar in the sligh.
test degree the pleasure of the day.
The company having partook of the
Barbecue, a number of regular toaslst
the l.nitation of his successor. May
greatness be quickly removed,
30. The 30 Start of our political
firmament. May they continue to move
and shine in their proper sphere, and
each vie with the other for moral groat
uess ana brilliancy.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Dr E Jennings. The brave vol
unteers who, obedient to their country's
call, volun'eercd their services and en
countered (he toils and privations inci
dent to a sthte of war, in defence of the
rights and interests of their country.
We this day extend to the survivors the
willing hand of a hearty welcome to
their homes, their firesides and friends,
while we cherish with grateful recol
lection the patriotism of the fallen dead.
By John Weber. The volunteers
whom we this drfy honors-Brave spirits
and noble hearts, they volunteered to
they walk in his footsteps and follow his serve their country ,and in the language
brilliant example
12. 'I he Constitution of the United
States.-The hood of our Union, the
palladium of our liberties at home, and
.sheet-anchor of our s;:fety abroad. May
it ever bo pr. served inviolate.
13. The thirteen original States.
May the common ei.fieringa and priva
tions which ihey incurred in their ef
forts for freedom snd independence,
stimulate us lo value the acquisition as
above flii price.
14. Education The safeguard ol
republican principles. May its bles
sings be more fully appreciated and en
couraged.
15. The fair Sex. May they ever
be rccogn zed as the noblest and most
exquisite part of the human creation,
while thoe who would degrade and un-derr-rate
them bp inferior and unfit for
the society of man may go down to the
dark shades of oblivion unwept and un
sung.
16. The memory of Cleaveland and
Shilby. May their deeds of noble in
trepidity, and daring at King's Moun
tain in behalf of liberty and indepen
dence be held in greatful remembraice
by us and our posterity throughout all
lime.
17. The memory of Lafayette, the
jriend and patron of America. May
his brilliant example in behalf ol A
merican rights serve as a model for the
imitation of ihose of his nauve country
who are struggling for free government
and equal rights.
18. Foreign Diplomacy. May our
intercourse with other nations be con-
ducted in a spirit of amity and forbear
ance, demanding nothing but what is
right, and yielding to nothing wrong.
19. Temperance. May sober rea
son influence the minds of all those who
wish to be useful to the cause of their
country and God, and desire health of
of their conquered foe, "fought like de
v lis 'until the fingof their country waved
in triumph over the walls of Montezu
ma's; and their vanquished enemy fled
in dismay from the field of strife, and
dare not return until they had conceded
the terms of "un honorable race."
By Thomas M. Haidin, Eq.
Success to the volunterrs of North
Carolina;
Of Cleaveland County there were
nany.
They fought and kept their liberty,
In f pile of old Santa Ann.
By J. D. Butler. Peace at home, a
good reception abroid, a majority to
rule, and friendship forever.
ly A W rortune. May the arms of
the brave protect the fair, and '.he arms
of the fair reward the brave.
By Joseph Carrol. The volunteers
who went to Mexico to fight our bat
tlesLet us give a hearty welcome to
their living, and cherish with gratitude
the memory of the dead.
By A. A. Hardin. The volunteers
As 6o!diers, dear sirs,
To fight is your dutj;
From conquest you've come,
To be conquered by beauty.
ByA.W.Quinn. The volunteers
May their voluntary services be repaid
by their country's gratitude, and by
the approving smiles of the ladies.
By Hardin Nowlin. May we never
lack for stout hearts and strong arms to
defend our country in a just cBuee.
By S. H. Anthony. May the acts of
those brave volunteers who went from
the Counties of Cleaveiand, Rutherford,
Lincoln, Gaston, and Catawba stand as
i living mounrnent.
By Col. O R Htlifiyld. The soN
diers Long may they live to ei joy the
rewards to which their patriotism and
; dbvoMcn justly entitle theru.
desirious of promoting the interests of
the whole Union. May the sovereign
people in their wisdom elect him the
next President of the United States.
By J R Logan Esq. Mai. General
Zachary Taylor Tho modest unpreten
ding man; the hero that neter surren
dtrt i the idol of tht soldiery and the
choice of the people for President of the
United States. May his success be
as certain as his career at Palo Alto,
Resaca De la Palms, Monterey and Bu
ena Visia was victorious, brilliant and
glorious.
By Jnu. FFulenwider, (s volunteer,)
May tho Whigs of North Carolina be
W'de awake, and on the 7ih of Novem
ber next be certain to cast their vote for
Old Zach.
By Henry Schenck. Geo. Washing
ton Park Custis -the venerable step-son
of the immortal George Washington
Let the people hear his voice: ln ma
king toy choice 1 shall nxy regard to
the services which each candidate has
rendered to the country, and I shall pre
fer the honest man who has been ever
ready to peril h:s life in defence of his
country, preferring the tented field and
the hard ground for his bed, when his
country calls for his service, to him
who prelers wealth and luxury and
lounges upon silken couches in per
fumed chambers. 1 shall give my vote
cheerfully for honest Zachary Taylor
And when 1 deposit it in the Ballot Box
on the 7th of November next, that vote
will hail from the sacred shade of
Mount Vernon." Let us all vole wiih
the last surviving member of the Wash
ington family.
By J R Logan. Our Eastern breth
ren have evinced a disposition to break
the compromises of the State Constitu
tion relative to the Senatorial suffrage.
The IT'est should therelbre insist upon
an immediate change of that instru
ment, not only as to free suffrage,"
but allso in regard to ttie bai o re
presentation. Let the people be fairly
in the Senate, in proportion to nuvibrrs
and not according io property. AnJ
may our Eastern brethren recollect that
'when they sow n the wind they may
expect to reap the whirlwind."
By W. II Cabaniss. Henry Clay
the great American statesman. Re
publics will prove ungialeful.
By Benj. Ellis. It never will do to
put Taylor in the Whi'e House, for be
will be certain to cut sll the cloth to
hie own measure.
By Dr R D Price. Maj Gen. Zach
ary Taylor, combining the virtuous pa,
triotism cf Camillus the valor of Lucul
lus, the integrity ofFabricius, with the
sagacity of Pericles. The foregoing
qualities, qualify him in a pre-eminent
degree to occupy tho While House.
Hy A R Komesly. Generals Lewis
C5-a nd W O Butler, the Democratic
iinuiintex f r President and Vice Presi-
lent, we must, we can, and will elect
them.
By Dr W J T Miller. The Consti
tution of the United States as it emena
ted from the bands cf its framedthe
grand chait that thnuld be in tba hands
of every advocate of freedom; the only
Platform nf true republican principles.
May the people discard all other and
cleave unto ii.
By A J Guyton. Let a majority of
the Sovereign people bear rule; let them
no longer submit to the odious and aris
tocratic Senatorial District arrange
tnent, and property qualifications of vo
ters. A change of the constitution is
necessary, and we demand it as a mat
ter of right.
By Walter C. Graham. Gen Zach
ary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, the
Whig candidates tor President and Vice
President. Msy their success be cer
tain, and their administration of the
Government prove a lasting blessing to
people irrespective of party.
By William Koberts, Esq. Gen Z.
Taj lor Let Wis revilers say what they
may, we all know their object is parly
effect. Let thein recollect that their
small ammunition comes from very
slender slings and will prove as harm
less as the misilee of the "greasers" that
passed over his head a) Buena Vista.
By Capt J C Phillips. The volun
teers who enlisted in defence of the flag
of their country in tho late war with
Mexico. May the viitues and noble
qualities of heart, of those who fell whilo
engaged in the cause or their country.
be held in greatlul remembrance, and
may the survivors here to-day end
elsewhere, be amply rewarded for all
their toils and privations by the liberality
of a generous people.
By Benj Ellis. Democratic princi
ples. Like a mountain torrent, they
bear down all opposition. May they be
disseminated tar and wide, until they
shall revolutionize the world in favor of
equal rights
By E W Oates. The one man
poxcer- The principles f the veto
were originally opposed by the itepubli
can party. 1 he Whigs now, ae farmer.
ly, cherish the Representative branch,
and the rights reserved to the States as
the bulwark against consolidation.
Horace Greely.- Greely.of the New
York Tribune, having lost his "dark
milch cow, with the top of one of her
horns broken off, the wag of the Mir
ror speaks of him ae
"The editor all folorn,
U ho lost the cow with the broken
horn."
The same editor odds, as the cream
of the matter: "It i not at all surpri
sing to us that the Tribunitarian cow
should go. off In search of a pasture
new, alter hearing so many sermons
from her proprieier about free foz."
That'll doi
yWarmin. -The following is going
the rounds in the papers:
Dialogue in a Printing Office. A
proprietor of a printing estabuahment
came into his office one day, and found
his oldest apprentice lying prostrate on
the floor, when the following dialogue
endued:
Editor. Why, Johnny, what is the
matter?
John. I have received a severe
shock, sir.
Editor. What sort cf a shock could
put you in this condition. There has
been no thunder storm, so it could not
hive been lightning.
John. -Oh, worse than that, sir.
Editor Wore thm that! Why,
what in the world has happened?
John. an afraid you won't believe
me, sir.
Editor. You have ever been a boy
of truth, and 1 aai bound to believe you.
J'oAi. VVhy, then, sir, during your
absence a subscriber lo your pjper
came into the office aud xoluutarily
paid his subvcriptioii.
N. P. Willi bought a pair of garter
at a Geriuaii fair, piinnd in mutation
of a wreath of flower, with a vcr-e in
scribed on them, which he translates as
follows :
When nigbi w'wh ntorinf hngns,
Awake Mid riifg he,
And with '."orprtuy tii ger
Cfifp tii; tih'.o. yur knee,
When day wttli t ve rtpoc,
And siars bein to see,
Uictap this baud of rose.
And, dearest, think of me !
There is ft child in Dover, N. II.,
which presents the strangest phenome
non. It can aee but 12 hours per day
t the ret of the time it is perfectly Wind.