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the ! 2V ..rr: e n 1. .fu'!i V 1 . erit rock Soar tree. m&UCm BY FUlTOJ & PRIC8, PROPRIETORS. jkS FULTON, Editor... A. L. PRICE, Associate Editor Terms of Subscription 0 e ycar in advance, or within three months,.... ;$2 SO Vben payment is delayed over three months,. . .14 . i3 00 j-0 gubscription received for a less term than one year. Vo subscriber permitted to discontinue his paper after the" mcnccinent of a subscription, till the expiration of said year. 0 a nv subscriber wishing his paper discontinued at the end of ' "car, must pay up in full and give the proprietors two weeks ' , ve otherwise the paper will be continued and charged for ' , rding to the above terms. CT W Prson sending us five new subscribers, accompa- Tbv the advanco subscription, ($12 50,) will receive the th cony gratis, for one year. ' Money may be remitted per mail, at our risk. a 11 letters on business connected with this office, must be Professional and Business Card?. H. L.. HOLMES, TTORXEY AT LAW, Wilmington, N. C. A Office on corner of Front and Princess streets, under journal office. V9-tf COItXELirs DnPKE, ,-rT II OLE SALE and Retail Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oil, Dye Stuff, Gluts, Perfume Cisors, Old Liquors, Fancy Articles, $'c, Market nireet, Wilmington, N. C. ' jjf Prescriptions carefully compounded by experienced ptrfon. March 19 . Bit V IS!T, A (TIOXEER and CommUkloii Meirhnnt, 219-tf Wilmington, N WILLIAM A. UAVYEIl, GENERAL Agent, Forwarding & Commission Mer chant. I take pleasure in informing my friends, that I urn prepared to give all business entrusted to me, efficient ill personal attention. 1 have a wharf for Naval Stores, with ample accommodations, Spirit House, and Warehouse. Consignments of Naval Stores for sale or shipment, and all sinds of country produce solicited. Cash advances made on tonMgnmcnts. Wilmington, N. C , June 4. 1852 39-1 2m A. J. & T. J. JOKES, f i pNEKAL Agents, Forwarding and Commission Mer ,T chnnts". North Water Street. Wilmington. N. C. 37 ( D. C. FREEMA.V, GEO. HOUSTON. FREEMAN IIOUSTOV, Wilmington, K. C, D. C. FREKNAN A CO., Sew York, MERCHANTS AND FACTORS. O. L. UUKHAKK, ESALE AND RETAIL DEALER in Tobacco. Cigars and Snuff, (under Mozart Hall, next door to I'o.Ier & Hart's.) Front-street, Wilmington, N. C. 13 MILKS COSTIJV, Merchant, Wilmington, N C. REFERS TO E. P. Halt., Esq., President Branch Bank of the ' tate ; Thos. H- Wrioht, Esq., President Bank f Cspe Fear ; O. f. I'arslev, Esq , President Commercial Bank Wilming ton. X. C. 25v7 WM. C. HOWARD, GROCER, SUIp Chandler, and Commission Mer chant, Ssuth Water Street, Wilmington, N. C, will mike liberal cash advances on all consignments of produce tatheru ia Wilmington, or to Peter Van Ness & Co., New Vork . 21 v7 " W1LKIM SOX & ESLEH, C.VSII Dealers In Confectionary, Fruit, Nuts, Toys, Fancy Articles, Perfumery, Tobacco. Segars, &e. &c, Vho!aUand Retail, Market Street, Wilmingten, N. C. f. MVEUS. VVUPACTCREIt and Dealer in Hats, Caps, Umbrel- uleand retail. North side Market-street, Wilmington, N. C J. M. ROBINSON, IMPORTER and Dealer in Hardware, Tron, Stoves, 1 Nails, &c, Front-street, 3 doors South of Market, Wil aington, N. C. 30v7-ly WILLIAM II. LIPPITT, TTTIIOLES VLB and Retail DrtiRiflst, and Dealer in VV Paints, Oil3, Dye Stuffs, Window Glass, Garden Seeds, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, &c. &c, comer of Front and jlirket-streets, immediately opposite Shaw's old stand, Wil Bington, N. C 5 THE LARGEST SILK, RIBBON. AND TRIMMING HOUSE IN NEW YORK. THOMAS G. STEARNS, importer and jobber of SILKS, MILLINERY, and FANCY GOODS, 162 Broadway, .V l., has now in store and is daily receiving and offering the Lowest Prices, a complete assortment of Goods in his line, comprising all the various styles and designs, consis ting of Black ami Fancy Silks, Marcelluc-s. Floren ces, Mia wis. Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta indVntlii Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, Embroideries, French and English Crapes, Crape Liisrs, Silk Cravats, Gloves of all Kinds. Silk Laee Jlltts, Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. C. lldkfs. The undersigned would invite the attention of his friends ir,d the trade generally. He will offer great inducements to Ushand hort lime liuvers. THOMAS G. STEARNS, 162 Broadway, Between Liberty street and Maiden Lane, N. Y. Dee. 30, 1852. 17-ly NOTICE. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and the citizens of Bladen county, that he has taken A. McKin- re i old stand in Elizabeth, for the purpose of carrying on the HARNESS MAKEING BUSINESS of every descrip tion, on as reasonable terms as possible. J. FLY NT. April lb, 1852 3Z-tf PIANOS ML' SIC. THE undersigned respectfully informs the citizens: 1 of Wilmington and vicinity that he has opened!!! MUSIC STOKE on Market street, above the Carolina Hotel, whers he intends to keep a complete assortment of PIANOS of the most celebrated manufacture. No. 6, 6, finl 7 octave Pianos, in Kosewood Cases, and with thela ist improvements. These instruments have been selected by himself, and he therefore feels confident to guarantee tfcem to bs superior in tone, finish and workmanship to any "bich ever came to this market before. He will sell them it New York prices. He also keeps, and ii constantly receiving, the latest and t fashionable Music for Piano and all other instruments. In arrangements with Northern Publishers are such, that rfis enabled to receive any ordered piece, either published lEurope or in this country, in three days. lie will attend tiny orders from String or Brass Hands, either for instru- nts or arranged Music, with despatch, having arranged ilthe Music of the Wilmington Amateur Brass Baud du- siifr the lsut 6 months. Old Pianos taken in exchange. borders for Music or Instruments from the country, will promptly attended to. HERMANN L. SCIIKEINE't, Jov. 12th. fi-tf Professor of Music. , rayetterillc Observer, Newbern Newbernian, and GoUls w' Republican, copy 3 times, and send bill and marked tyjesto the subscriber. T AYLOR'S 'I' K HI PKIiAM! H IIOTKb. THE Proprietor takes this opportunity to inform the i Temperance Community and the Public in gen- mat he still continues, as he has done lor the last "lJirs, to keep the above-named house on strictly Tem- nce principles. iuanKiuitor past favors, he would again invite all who nt a quiet, comfortable and cheap home, while stopping e city, to give him a call. This house is well located business men. lipinir Vo '2S Cortlan.lt-street. near Hroad- u uie uinaiug ol most ot the rteamooais ana 'ads in the city. ELUAD TAVLOll. 1- JVk. January 13, 1853 19-3m ijE subscriber lias leased for a term of years, of R. W. nrown, Esq., his fire-proof store, with his wharves, and , """"luiuon to take especial care ot spirits J urpeniine other Naval Stores committed to his care. The Warc w 11 tweU knovrn to be the best and safest place in town ,i ----o- "wira, iaru, orn, rcas, olv. iuc "arves have on them four l.r ntw shpds. where Spirits " tue storawo nf l!., t i s- ti a.' 'I ,. . i 1 .nu ub oinv. t 'in a fro,n t!,e rain and sun. He is prepared to ie will P' or!,t'n' kinds of produce sent to his care, w. I.." ;U,"IC advances whe He p l. . ""'iiiccs w licit rcuuiicu. n iSl '"refer to the following gentlemen : R. W. , John Dairson, O. G. Parsley, nd Thos. II. Wright, . -i MILES COSTIN, h25i2erl2; 1S52 Brown's wharf, Wilmington, N. C. 1-iZm askets of superior quality, Cjur 'aie low bv Lt. N. BAKLUW. " AGItiCl'LTL'RAL WAREHOUSE AND , SEED STORE. iVFP i iLPn & co-. 23 FULTON ST., N. Y.. JTrPiT011 SALE a large assortment of AGRICUL- ,,AAU HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMJiN 1 &, in '"""s, ana castings, iorn cneiiers, ctraw vm- M,tak"; Hoes, Hay and Manure Forks, Spades, Shov- ige iVt, ' VVig'ns. Wheelbarrows. Arc. iTptJ'AUDEN AND FLOWER SEED a large va- , p Ai.a:tMir l'eruvian uuano, iup. j. uospuio i. ' ion I ..... t . m , v j,- UVi-d, i ouorctte3, ;narcoai Lrnst, xiasier. wc to ,.ACTUKKRS of SCHNEBLY'S Reaping and f v,aehine ; DANIELS' Hav, Straw and Stalk Cut ? AgentgfortheaaleofWM. IIOVEY'S Patent Straw W A descriptive catalogue will Se sent on application March 25, 1853. 29-3m ... NOTICE. 'cnber bpts leave to return his thanks to his i t nd euntry friends for the liberal patronage he has 'Tiitv, iu--m ior tne past year, anu um rra i.Huni is.-Wln tlmf L. i - - . . i r.. U 'V-L witTi 'A I .V uc nas just reiurneu wum iuc rt.v.. u ANT) U'ivtpp cwif wbinh h is now re "i!"'1 h.pes by strict attention to business to merit a . -ojj W I A I r. K If H . IV . WniCu I1C JS UUTT IC- DtK, the same. He has on hand the following a- lkS-iVhUkcji 20 bags Coffee; 10 bbls. Pork; kn!tterS 20 boxes Cheese; SO ';"gilr different grades; , AlbaWo 1,our- tn.e and super; extra family Flour; ;t"ran'y. Gin, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Indija, ian? Bi'cf' Mackerel. Shoes, Spun'Yarn, Fancy w -'nnnoi;, ttr. . . x. ' . - -tin i . lnter Goods for nants, Cutlery, Uroctte Hjfc, .irtinS, Blankets, Buckets, Brooms, Soap, V'of tl 'nset to Cil11 a the old stand, Market-street, M a,- - ' iQ(' ii " "cl5 i nrasners ana j5eperaiors, r aiming .thus, MP , e3' eythes and Snaths, Grain Mills, Sugar Mills. eri, Sau:ifre Cutters and Stuflfers. Ox Yokes and Carolina Hotel. xHOS. C. CRAFT. ,-w.mjm- "-""" "-v-. ran M k MY ' r njt A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER-Devoted to VOL. 9. General Notices. MILLINERY. M SSJ1 ",EfrH retrne. fr.m the (i(K)lb in hfrlmp fnnKKtin. - ,. r i 1 v .u x. A " & " V oi i--adies Jats5T of all styles, feathers Ho wer8, Artificials, Cufifs, Ribbots, Cans. &c. whi h will h snbl ' 1 fche is very thankful for past favors, and still desires a con t.nuance of the same. Hats cleaned and trimmed as usual March 22, IS- 3 l68-3t-2SMm UEWAUD. STATE OK NORTH CAROLINA, New Hanover County. WHEREAS, complaint upon oath hath this day been made to us, two of the Justices of the Peace for the State and County afforesaid. by Benjamin Hallett ef the said County that two certain male slaves belonging to him. named LOIT, aged about twenty-two years, five feet fow or five inches high, and black, formerly belonging to Lott Williams, of Onslow county ; and BOB, aged about sixteen years, five feet high and black ; have absented thcmselvt from their said matter's service, and are suj posed to be lur king about this county, committing acts of felony and other misdeeds : These are therefore, in the name of the State aforesaid, to command the said slaves forthwith to' return home to their master ; and we do hereby, by virtue of the Act of the General Assembly in such cases made and provided, intimate and declare, that if the said LOTT and BOB, do not return home and surrender themselves immedi ately after the publication of these presence, that any person may kill and destroy the said slaves by such means as he or they may think fit, without accusation or impeachment of any crime or offence for to doing, and without incurring any penalty or forfeiture thereby. Given under our hands and seals, this 28th day of Februa ry, 1853. W. N. PEDEN, J. P.. J real 1 W. C. BETTENCOURT, J P., SeaL $225 REWARD. TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given for Negro LOTT, cither dead or alive ; and Twenty-Five Dollars for BOB'S head, delivered to the subscriber in the town of Wilmington. March 2d, IS53.-2t-tf BENJAMIN HALLETT. CHEAP STORE. PETER SMITH respectfully informs the public that he continues the Retail business at hi Store on Market Street, where he has just received a fresh supply of GOODS, which he will sell cheap, and would be thankful for a share of public patronage. The following articles comprise a portion of his itoek: Sugar ; Willow-ware ; Pepper; CofTee ; Coopers' ware ; Alspiet ; Molasses; Stoneware; Nutmegs; alt ; Crockery do ; Cloves ; Flour ; Wire Sifters ; Mace ; Lard; Dry Measures ; Ginger, and Butter; Scrub Brushes ; Essences; Meal ; Whitewash do; Olive Oil ; Potatoes; Paint do; Caster do ; Corn; Shoe do; Harlem do: Peas: Hair do: BritL-kdo: Peanuts: Sharing do: Painkiller and Pork: Haiors; Toothache Poultry: Do. Straps: Medicine: Eggs, &c.i Boxes &c.: Segars and all kinds of Snuff and Tobacco. In addition to the above, he has a number of other articles, such as Calicoes, Shirtings, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c, tic, &c., suitable for the Farmer and others. March 4th. 1853 26-tf LIBERT V STOVE W ORKS AND HOLLOW-WARE FOUNDRY, fltlladelphn. The undersigned respecfully inform the public, that hav ing still further enlarged and improved their WORKS, and increased their facilities, they are now prepared to execute orders, for stoves, hollow-ware, &c., on the most reasonable terms. They invite the attention of SOUTHERN and WESTERN MERCHANTS, to their large and extensive assortment of NEW PATTERNS, all of which have been got up at great expense, combining originality and beauty of design, durability, utility and economy in their operation, comprising the most complete and varied assortment of STOVES ever offered for sale ; consisting of Liborty Air Tight Cook, for wood or coal ; Complete Cook ; Star Air Tight ; Star Franklin ; Star Radiator ; Fire King Radiator; Improved Jenny Lind ; Cannon Stoves ; Bases ; Bare Cylin ders, Bar Rooms : Radiator Plates ; Tea Kettles Ranges ; Gas Ovens. &c, &c. COUNTRY MERCHANTS desirous of ordering by let ter, ean have a list of prices sent by mail, containing draw ings and descriptions of all the different varieties of stoves, &c. ABBOTT & LAWRENCE, Feb. 25-25-6m Brown St., above Fourth, Philadelphia. NEW SINGING BOOK PATENT NOTES X THE HARP OF THE SOUTH; A new and extensive collection of Church Musit, by I. B. JVoodbury, author of the Dulcimer, Liber Musicus, Sac. THIS book embraces many new features, and, it is confi dently believed, will be found the most comprehensive, attractive and useful work of the kind ever issued. It has been prepared in answer to numerous calls from the South and West, and embraces the Gems from all the most popu lar round note books in the country, together with much new Music written expressly for its pages. By special arrange ment, the right to use the favorite compositions of Lowell Mason. Esq., the distinguished composer and editor, has ! been obtained, and a. careful selection from his very popular works, the Handel and Haydn Society s Collection ; Ihe Boston Academy's Collection ;Tik Carmina SACKA,(of which last work alone over 300,000 copies have been sold,) and others, has been made. Selections have also been made from the works of Thomas Hastings and William B. Bhad bury. Esqs. as well as from the other most distinguished American and Foreign Composers. The choicest pieces have also been inserted from The Dulcimer, by Mr. Woodbury, a work which has had the astonishing sale of 125,000 copies in the short time since its publication. Some idea of the extent and variety of this work may be given by mentioning that beside a very large number of Psalm and Hymn Tunes of all Meters. Anthems, and Set Pieces, for all occasions, and Revival Hymns, and Music, it also contains a large number of Juvenile Songs for the Sab bath School and Social Circle, and a collection of Secular Pieces, but of a Moral Cast, for the use of Singing Schools, &c. To the whole is prefixed The Elements of Music (Made Easy, being a full exposition of the subject, illustra ted oy numerous jxercises aim pieasnif; (iiccvs iui pi no tice. Teachers, Choristers and others interested are invited to examine this work. Retail price $1 00. 1 or sale by Lippincott, Grainbo & Co., Philadelphia ; W. B. Smith & Co., Cincinnati ; II. Crittenden, St. Louis ; A. Carter, Charleston ; T. S. Bidgood & Co., xMobile ; and by book s Hers generally. Published by Mason Brothers, (iate Mason & Law.) New York. February 24th, 1853. 25-3m PINAL NOTICK. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Capt. Charles Burns, are requested to be rendered according to law, to the subscriber on or before the 10th ef June next, as the Estate will be closed immediately after that day. THOS. W. GORE, Adm'r. Little River, J5L C, Jan. 3rd,JS53. 19-tlu TO THE FARMERS AND PLANTERS. IN STORE AND FOR SALE, at manufacturer's prices, two of Messrs. It. Sinclair & Co.'s improved thirty inch French Burr Stone Corn Mills, for plantation use warrant ed to grind from four to five bushels of fine Meal per hour with four ordinary size horses. Those who are in want of a first rate Mill will please call and examine, or address D. L.. BURBANK, (sign of the Turk,) July 243 Front-street, Wilmington, N. C. TIME, Lime, Lilme. 1,000 barrels Lincolnville White I a Lump. Also, uaicinea nasier, .riasienng xiair. nrc Brick, and Hydraulic Cement; 1,000 bbls. Lime, &c. For gale by J C. & R. B. WOOD, sale by Jan. 2, '52-17 v8 Contractors and Builders. Coneli and Carrlns: Manufactory Clinton, N. C. TIOLD ROBIN HOOD & SON would respect- J fully inform tke citizens of Sampson county and public generally, that they will carry on the above busi ness in all its various branches. They are prepared to put up the PATENT SPRING BUGGY, having purchased the right for the county; and hope by strict attention to busi ness to merit a share of public patronage. They warrant ail their work to be made of the very best materials, and should any of it fail in twelve months, with fair usage, eitner in workmanship or material, it will be repaired without charge. Persons wishing to buy would do well to call and examine for themselves, as they do not intend to be surpassed for style, elegance and durability. are" REPAIRING done in the neatest manner, at short notice ... J83-Mill Ink & Gudgeons, made and warranted for ten years, for $10. Also, Cast-steel Roundshaves made and warranted. Clinton, May 14, 1852 36-tf nrwiitn. tvTTVAWAV frnm th anbscribcr. about the 15th j December, 1852, his negro man C.'ESAlt. Said negro is about 50 years of age, black complexion, and limits Bllgunj hucn noii. t r " . lurking in the neighborhood of Mr. Miller or Mr. Pearsall s o'antation in Duplin county. The above reward will be paid ior nis delivery to me or ui '""" """""" y " i, tph plin county. JOSEPH R. HATCH. Warsaw. Duplin co., Dec. 23, 1852 17tf WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE YARD THE subscriber having o;epted the agency of several large establishments at the North, which will furnish him with an unlimited supply of finished or unfinished for eign or domestic MARBLE of aH qualities, is repared to fill all orders for MONUMENTS AND TOMB-STONES and every other article in the line ot the business, at reasonable SCULPTURING, LETTERING. r CARVING, execa ted as well as can be done either North or South. The best of reference can be '7jJ.fJeJlaid: - 4 w . M Feb. 13. 1853 23-tf JAMES McCLARANAN.; WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED 1 NOTHER lot of those superior Yellow Planting f Pota A Those wishing Potatoes will do well to call, be- &iSduSTr WILKINSON tESLER. O ' - . - - V jfj I III-; 1" I I I 1 f 1 ' 1 Politics, the Markets, Foreign and Domestic WILMINGTON, N. C, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 8. General Notices, TO CONTRACTORS AXD B IdDERl. QvALED PROPOSALS for the construction of a B kJ Court House, with tin roof, at Suiithville, Brunsw county, North Carolina, will be received, till the 29th May, The building to be about 46 by 40 ; with rooms for the Register, Clerks of tbe Superior and Ceunty Courts, and G rmd Jury in tbe Basement. The Court and Petit Jury room in second story. r or particulars, enquiry must he made of Samuel Lane don, at Sinithville, N. C. Plana nnil c...-. i 1 . . , . .. i " -' oteiu;iiiiuii; niny do cuomilKa dv inose WHO Eropose, but no allowance will be made for plaas not adopted y the Commissioners. Bond with approved security for tbe prompt and faithful execution of the work will be required. F.J.HILL, I THOS. G. DREW, OWEN D. HOLMES, i-Comia'rs. SAM'L LANGDON, j , JOHN BROWN, J March 18, 1853. 2S-8t CIOOPERS WANTED. Several good Spirits Barrel ' Coopers can find constant employment at highest wages, by applying to A. Ii. VANBOKKELEN. March 17th, 1853. 27-lm. ECEIVED THIS DAY, per Sehr. L. P. Smith tory Albert Adams, direct from the Manufae- f 24 pair Gents' C1f Union Ties ; 60 " Ladies' Kid Welt Boots; 75 " Gents' Fine Calf Brogans ; 50 Misses' Clf Lace Boots ; 50 Kid Gaiters ; tO " Child's Calf Lace Boots. Alio, a large lot of Calf Skins, of the best quality, for sale cheap, by March 16. 1853. JONF.S .V HARTIVFR REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBER has removed from his old stand on Market St., to the new and commodious Store on Front st., No. 1 Granite Row, ono door below Mr. J. D. Love's Furniture Warehouse, and adjoining Messrs. McRaefc Har riss' Crockery Store, where he is now opening a very large stock of HATS. CAPS, UMBRELLAS AND WALKING CANES, vii : 1000 dozen Men's and Boys' Palm Leaf Hats, single and double brims, at prices ranging from 75 cents t $7 50 per dozen ; 300 dozen Men's and Bovs' single Jnd doub le brim Leghorn, assorted, from $1 50 to $30 per dozen ; 50 dozen Men s and Youth's Panamas, at prices from $12 to $30 per dozen ; Fur, Silk, Moleskin andWool Hats, of every va riety, style and price ; a large assortment of Children" and assorted sizes, colors and prices ; 50 dozen Walking Canes tTold and Silver, Ivory and Pearlheads, Whalebone. Hickory, &e. &c ; to which the attention of the citizens of Wilmington and the surrounding country is respectfully solicited All goods in my line, will be sold at' lower prices for the quality, than by any other store in the State. Country Mer chants will find my stock very desirable and at prices which will compare favorably with any ether house North or South. A eall is respectfully solicited from all wishing to purchase ar ticles in my line, either at wholesale or retail C. MYERS, Hatter, No. 1 Granite Row, Front it. Wilmington, N. C. March 18th. JUST RECEIVED.-6,000 1HS. of Prime N. C. Hog round; 40 bbls. City Mess Pork ; 75 bbls. of Fayetteville Flour, fine, super, and cross : 10 super Canal ; 5 Hiram Smith's Ex tra Family, in bags ; buckwheat in bags: Colgate's Soap. Fer Kale cheap, by R. GRANT & BRO. March 10, 1853. 27-tf CARRIAGES. WE have opened a branch of our Carriage establishment at this place, and shall keep aa assortment ef the various kinds constantly on hand. We are agents for Dunlap's celebrated carriages, and shall keep an assortment of them on hand, and any descrip tion that we do not have will order as wanted. In our absence. Mr. J. J. Conoley or W. J. Cornwall will take pleasure in showing them. All work sold by us, warranted to do good service. DIBBLE & BROTHERS. March 10th, 1853. 27-ly. RYDER'S PATENT PURCHASE TIMBER WAGGONS. WE have imported a few of those celebrated timber wag gons, which timber getters would do wall to examine. With this arrangement, a small bov can raise the heaviest stick of timber. DIBBLE & BROTHERS. For sale by T. C. Worth. Wilmington, March 10th, 1853. 27-6t. SPIRITUALIST'S L.IBRAUY. PARTRIDGE if B RITT AN , KEW YORK, HAVE a comple assortment of Books and Periodicals de voted to the facts, philosophy, and advocacy of Spiritu alism, which they will supply in any quantity, and on the most favorable terms. We refer to the Spiritual Telegraph for the list of our Books, prices, rates of postage, &c. THE SPIRITUAL TELEGRAPH is a weekly paper, devoted to the Elucidation of Phenomena, and contains a tecord of the most interesting facts, &c. A very interesting discussion of the ftcts a nd philosophy of the Manifestations, is now in course of publication, between Dr. B. W. Rich mond and S. B. Brittan. All the back numbers can be fur nished. Subscription price, $1 50 per annum. Specimen copies sent free. The increasing interest, and rapid occurrence of facts, de mand more space and additional services, and the Telegraph, (volume II, to commence in May next,) will be greatly en larged, after which the price will be Two Dollars. THE SHEKINAH, Volume II, is being issued Monthly, and is devoted to mental and Spiritual Science. It contains many important fact.' and profound expositions of the psy chological laws on which they depend. Each number con tains at least 48 pages of original matter, from the ablest contributors, and is embellished with a portrait, on steel, of some Spiritualist or Reformer. Terms, $3 per annum. The first volume of the Shckinah is elegantly printed and bound, and its intrinsic merits and artistic beauty entitle it to a place in every Library. Price, in morocco, lettered and gilt. $3 ; in muslin, $2 50. A liberal discount made to the Trade. Address PATKIDGE & BRITTAN. No. 3, Courtlandt street, New York. March 10th, 1853. 27-3in. HOOKS SDR THE SOUTH AND WEST. W TILL be ready early in March, Dr. Bird's universally W popular novel, " NICK OF THE WOODS, or the Jibbe.nainosay," new and revised edition, in one volume, 12rao, with illustrations by Darley. Price $1 25. Dr. Bird's "Nick of the Woods" has, from its first publication, been a great favorite at home and abroad ; it is now reissued, revised and corrected by the author, to meet a general demand. " A STRAY YANKEE IN TEXAS," by Philip Paxton, with illustrations by Darley. In one volume, 12mo. Price $1 25. Philip Paxton's Sketches of Life in the South-West, through the - Spirit of the Times," the " Literary World," and other journals, have been universally well received. His " Stray Yankee in Texas" will not diminish hi reputation. Good sense, good humor, sound patriotism, and hearty ani mal spirits commend these books to the youth of the whole couutrv. Also, just published, NAPOLEON IN EXILE, or a Veice from St. Helena; by Barry O'Meara. In two vols., 12mo., with plates. Price $2 MACAULAY'S SPEECHES." Speeches and Address es of the Rt. Hon. T. Babington Macaulay," in two vols., 12mo., $2. CLOVER NOOK, or Recollections of our Home in tbe West, by Alice Carey. Fourth ed., with illustrations by Darley. Price $1. , . . ME ACER'S SPEECHES. Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland, by Thomas Franches Meagher. In one volume, 12mo.. with a portrait. Price $1. THE MEN OF THE TIME : or Sketches of Living No tables; containing nearly 900 Biographies. 12mo, cloth. $1 50. For sale by the Booksellers generally. Published by J. S. REDFIELD, March 4, 1853 26 2m 110 & 112 xN'assnu St., N. V. CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY. Mulberry Street, between Front and North AVater Streets. AVUmliisrtoii, N. C. THE subscribercontinuesto keepon band alarge and vpnf.rii. assortment of CARRIAGES of his own manufacture, which he offers for sale on tbe most reasonable terms ; among which may be found Rocks waya, Bronrht, Dunhams, Buggies, Wagons, Gigs, Sul kcys, Sc. Also, Harness of all kinds. Purchasers will find it to their interest to call and exam ine before purchasing elsewhere, as I am determined not to be undersold. . , . N. B. Repairing done at short notiee, and in the neat est and best manner. ISAAC WELLS. Wilmington, N. C, July 4, 1851 3-tf 9'jO REWARD. THE above reward will be paid for the apprehen sion of a Negro Woman named EDITH, or com monly called Eady, belonging to the estate of James P. Davis, dee'd.. late of Duplin county, and delivery to us, or her confinement in Jail so that we can get her. She has been absent for about two years, and propably lurks, or is concealed in the part of New Hanover county adjoin ing the Duplin line. We will also pay the aforesaid amount to any person rho will enable ns to convict any white man of harboring said slave. Said slave, Edith, is the wife of a negro man named Jack, (a blacksmith,) formerly the prop erty of Henry Williams, dee'd r SETH DAVIS, 5 Aam December 6, 1852 ' WE HAVE NOW ON HAND, those fine brands ef To bacco. El Sacramento, Cabiness, Gold Bar, r Twist Tobacco, which we are selling at a low price. .7 Jan. 21. WILKINSON fc ESLER. PICED OYSTERS, Preserved Pickles, Guava Jelly, misses nats ; also, a lull and complete assortment of Men's, Boy's and Infants' Caps, Cloth, Silk, Plush. Silk Glazed, iVc. X:; 75 dozen Silk. Scotch. Gineham and Coltnn TTmhrrlW s Ice e. For sale dj w iiiawou ccin cm, : A ft irrVr J) 111- 111 I I B It! IE News, Agriculture, Commerce, and General lnformation.-TERMSi $250 IN ADVANCE. Schools. EVERITTSVILbE FEMAL.E ACADEMY. THIS flourishing Institution, now in session, has been placed under the charge of Mr. J. D- Cami-bei.i., late of Virginia, Principal, aided by competent and well qualified assistants. Everettsville is situated in Wayne county, N. C, immedi ately on the line of ihe great Southern Rail Road to Wil mington. The peculiarly healthy situation of this village induced several families to remove from their farms on the river and make it their place of residence. A commodious building has been erected expressly for a Female Seminary of the highest grade. Tbe school and re citation rooms are neatly and comfortably furnished. Excellent Pianos, and a complete set of Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, with Globes, Orriry, &c, have been procured for the use of the Academy. It is belived that nothing is wanting to render this Institu tion equal to the best of the kind in tbe country. TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MOM HS. For Spelling and Reading $10 00 f or above, with Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography 12 50 For above, with all the other branches of an English education 15 00 Ancient and Modern languages, (each) 5 00 Where the languages are studied alone 10 00 Music, with use of instrument 20 00 Board, including washing, fuel, lights, &r $7 to 8 00 For further particulars address the 1'rincipal, or Willis Hall, D. B. Everitt, John Wright, J. C Slocumb, John Ev i.itt, Wm. Carroway, Samuel Smith, Trustees. Everittsville. Wayne Co.. N. C, Jan. 14, 1353 19-3m Jacksonville Male nml Fi-mnie Seminary. BENJAMIN J. TENNEY, A. M Principal. Miss ELIZA HESTER, Instructress in Female Department ffMlE Trustees are happy to announce that this Institu X tion is now permanently established, and in a flourish ing condition. Testimonials of the highest character war rant them in saying that the qualifications of the Teachers whom they have engaged, are such as to ensure, to all who may patronize the institution, the advantages of systematic and thorough instruction. A large and commodious building has been errected with separate rooms, and ample accommodations for both the Male and Female Departments. A very extensive and complete Apparatus has been pro vided for the illustration of the different branches of Natur al Philosophy, Chemistry, &c. Frequent lectures will be given, with experiments in the various branches ot Physical Science, throughout the Academic year, which commenced on the 4th inst. An excellent Piano is furnished for the use of Pupils in Music. The course of study will be as extensive as in any similar institution in the State. Pupils may here pursue all branch es necessary to fit them for an advanced standing in any Col lege in the Union. From the encouragement which this school has heretofore met with, the Trustees have thought proper to make a considerable deduction iu the fees fur tuition, which will be as follows per session : MALE DEPARTMENT. 1st Class. In lower branches, Spelling, Reading, &c. .$fi 00 2d Higher branches. Grammar, Arithmetic. .10 00 3d " With Algebra, Greek and Latin 12 50 4th " With lectures on all the higher branches. .lb' 00 FEMALE DEPARTMENT. 1st Class. Spelling, Reading. &c $6 00 2d Writing, Mathematics 10 00 3d " Including Philosophy, & all higher branches 12 50 French, Latin, Greek 15 00 Music on Piano with use of instrument. ... 15 00 Music on Guitar. 10 00 Painting and Drawing 4 00 Embroidery in needle-work 2 50 Good board can be obtained in respectable families in the village and vicinity, from $5 to $8 per month. TRUSTEES : P. W. MONTFORD, PHILIP KOONCE, JASPEIt ETHE RIDGE, F. S. HUMPHREY, A J. MURK ILL, W.D.HUMPHREY. G. J. WARD, OTWAY SANDERS, D. W. SIMMONS, GEORGE WARD, C. 1). FOY. J. S. WREN, JOHN COOK, EDWARD WARD, W. S. HUMPHREY. JASPER ETHERIDGE, Pres't. A. J. MirRRii.L, Sec'y. Oct. 9th, 1852. 5-tf Wilmington Herald, Newbernian, and Spirit of the Age, please copy. MASOSIC ACADEMY AT I,0.G CREEK, N. C. THIS Institution has just been opened under the direction of a competent and experienced Teacher. TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. Spelling, Reading, Writing, first class in English dammar and Geography $7 50 Second class of tame, including History, Philosophy, and the use of the Globes 12 00 Higher branches of English Science, including first class in Algebra, Latin and Greek 15 00 Second class of same, including Geometry, Trigonom etry, Logics and Metaphysics 18 00 French, Spanish and Italian will be taught at the usual prices. To young gentlemen and ladies desirousof acquiring a facility of speaking and writing these beautiful languages, this Institution, it is presumed, will afford an excellent op portunity. Board can be obtained in the neighborhood from 5 to 7 dol lars per month. This Institution is to keep clear ef all sectarian opinions J D. POWERS, Pres. Board Trustees. March 26, 1852 29-tf SMITH VI LL.E MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY, WILL commence its fourth session in the new building, 15th of February and close its scholastic year 15tb Dec , 1853. Organization and charges as heretofore. Mr. Murphy excepted, whose services, if necessary, will be sup plied by a competent Assistant. For particulars, address the principal. JAMES H. BRENT, Dec. 31 17-6ra Sraithville, N. C. XEW UOOICS. RECEIVED this day, the 1st of Match, 1S53, at L. II. PIERCE'S Book Store. Home Scenes and Studies, by Grace Aquilar, author of Woman's Friendship, tie. This book needs no recommend ation from any one, it is sufficient to say : it is by Grace Aquilar. Life and works of Robert Burns ; edited by Robert Cham bers. Tae most complete collection of Burn's works erer compiled. Queechy, by the author of Wide Wide World. Uncle Tom's Cabin. Cabin and Parlor. Also, the following new Novels and cheap publications: The Fortunes of the Colville Famil3 by tho author of Frank. Fairleigh, &c. A gem of a household book, worthy to be introduced into every social circle. It is a beautiful picture of social life. The Ocean Born, a tale of the Southern Seal. The Marrying man. a tale founded on fact, by the author of Frank. Fairleigh, &c. Ths Flying Artillerist, a tale of Mexican Treachery, con tains many beautiful episodes of love, and full of singular adventures. Ruth Garnett or the Leves of the Earl of Rochester, a Romance of Court Intrigue, by W. H. Ainsworth. Hester Somerset, a novel by N M, first American by the lust London edition ; this is an excellent work. The Course of Clifton, a talc of expiation and redemp tion by Emma D. E. N. Southworth, iu 2 vols., author of the Discarded Daughter, &c , &c. The Confessional or the Black Penitents, or the Italian, by Mrs. Radcliffe. Minnie Grey, or who is the Heir, by the author ef Amy Lawrence, beautifully illustrated. Zingra, the Gipsey, by Annetta Maria Maillard. Claude Duval, the dashing Highway man. Lord Saxondale, or Life among the London Aristocracy. ThW work is distinguished in an extraordinary degree, by all those attractive qualitins which have rendered the name of G W. M. Reynolds so widely elevated. Gus Howard, or How to Win a Wife, by the author of Min nie Grey, &c. There is still hope for English Literature so long as such works as Minnie Grey and Gus Howard shall continue to be written. The former we have wholly read ; the latter, which is a sequel to the first, we are now engaged in reading ; and we must confess that we have rarely been so deeplv interested and entertained, as in their jerusal. Stories of Waterloo, by W. H. Maxwell. Ihe Gisey, by G. P. R. Jaine3. First Love, a story of Woman's Heart, by Eugene Sue. The Mysterious Marksman, or the Out laws of New Yerk, by Emmerson Bennett. Ugly Eflie, by Mrs. Caroline Hentz. author of Rena Ler ida.&c. The Adventures of Capt. Blake, by W. H. Max well. NOTICE. Those indebted to Wilkinson &. Eslcr, will confer a favor by calling and settling, as their hill are n.w ready at the FRUIT DEPOT. JUST RECEIVING. Whole, half and quarter boxes Raisins ; drums new Figgs ; Currents and Citron ; Can dy, Almonds, Pecan, Brazil, Filberts, and English Walnuta; Preserves. Pickles, Jellies, Jams. &c. All new and fresh, for sale low by L. N. BARLOW, Granite row. Fron st. FRESH CANDY. 1,000 lbs. assorted, in 25 lb. boxes ; 4G0 lbs. assorted, for retailing just received, fresh from the manufactory, and for sale in lots to suit by Feb. IS L. N. BARLOW. THE best assortment of Infants, Children and Mines' Hats, in town, can be seen at the Hat Store. Those wishing to purchase are requested to call and examine them .Nov. IZtn, v,. .i..... SEGARS, SEGARS. We have now on hand, Segars of the most popular brands, Imported and Domestic, whieh we are now offering low Ftoghjaysoy fc ESLER. LARGE Axle of Superior sjvaJUy Suitable for Timber Waggoni. Extra Timber Axes; Hoe anp jtard Axea, cheap. Foraaleby J. M. ROBINSON. M ATCHES. SO Groat, just J for sale wiuusiijuii in 1853. NO, 31, Judge Campbell. The Washington, Union, in publishing the appoint ment of Jbhn A. Campbell, Esq., to Ihe vacancy on ihe Bench of the Supreme Court, pays to thai gentle- ! man the following hish and well deserved tribute. i The special ground for commendation selected by the I Union, is a sratifjinR proof that ii was not by acci- dent that the President s cnoice lor mat nijrn station, settled upon a man eminently distinguished for the si eaJ fatness of his devotion to State Rights and s: rid construction. The Union says : The varancy on ihe bench of the Supreme Court, i created by the death of Judge McKinley, has been hlled by the appointment ol John A. Campbell, oi Al abama. 'The administiation could not have made a more fortunate selection. Neither in respect to the personal fitness nor residence oi Sir. Campbell, is this appointment obnoxious to any objection. He is a lawyer and civi'ian of eminent position, and of attain ments fully commensurate with his reputation a rep utation not confined to the limits of his own State, but recognised and established in the forum over which he has been called to preside. In an important cause before the Supreme Court, known to the coun- I try as the Gaines case, Mr. Campbell won universal j applause for his extraordinary display of learning, le I gal acumen, and all the higher and more ambitious j qualities of the profession. His arguments in the case Were masterpieces of legal loic not diffuse, shallow, or rhetorical, but deep, solid, and compact. 1 ney ex torted the highest praise from the bar and the bench of justice.- But it is not merely in all the accomplish ments of the profound juris: that Mr. Campbell is fit- 1 ted for a seat in the supreme bench : for another and j higher and more important function ; for the construe j tion of the constitution Mr. Campbell possesses eve I ry qualification. He understands thoroughly the na I ture of our system of government and is imbued wilh j the true spirit of the federal constitution. He learnt his lessons of constitutional law in the State-rights school of Jefferson and Madison, nor will he so far forget the authority of his masters as to lend the sanc tion of his name to the support of consolidating dog mas of federalism. As a statesman and jurist, his el evation to the supreme bench is justly an occasion of congratulation to the country. A Pirnchman'i Opinion. The editor of the Courier des Etas Unis, who was in Washington, thus writes of the Inauguration a translation of which has been furnished us by a friend : " When Gen. Pierce arouse, a sou of respectful emotion was apparent among the people. Already deeply impressed by the scene, every one asked him self, and not without some apprehension ; will he be equal to his task ?' But he had not pronounced three sentences before all signs of uneasiness disappeared ; the crowd knew that they saw before them one of those priviledged individuals to whom God has given moral force equal to any emergency. " In my eyes, his speech is a beautiful and noble page, which opens in some sort a new chapter in the History of the United Stales; it gives the promise that henceforth, prudence and boldness will be united in the direction of matters connected with European politics. " This must be clear to all who have heard and read this speech, that the President wishes that the United States should take its proper position in the world. He does not wish to place it there by vio lence, but rather by wisdom and firmness ; a feeling of justice not less than of national honor, will be his guide. In a word. President Pierce wishes to be the intelligent carrier out of the political system of Wash ington and Jefferson, and not the timid and mistaken follower of second rate men who have endeavored to change into fixed principles the exceptional ru'es which a wise foresight had pointed out to the father of the confederation. The United States have laid aside the leading strings of infancy : they have to-day all the strength of manhood and their duty to them selves as well as to the rest of the worid imposes on them the duty not to forget this fact." The San Francisco correspondent of the London Times, in a recent letter, pays a high compliment to the American ship-builders. He says : " While upon the subject of shipping, I will take the liberty of again call'ng attention to the slow sail ing class of English vessels which frequent this port, and to the injury which the English trade sustains by their inability to compete with the swifter vessels of our American cousins. The disparity will be seen by the lollovving facts: Of the 33 British vessels which entered the port of San Francisco for five months end ing with the last December, IS took over 200 days to make the passage from England, one vessel took 290, and another 330 days to make the passage. The shortest passage was 141 days ; and only two vessels succeeded in making- it under 151. The average pas sage was 204 days. There are facts of great impor tance connected with these passages ; for instance, the slow-going vessels have, as a rule, incurred such unpleasant reflections as "cargo in bad, or, in very bad order while the short voyages are complimented on the satisfactory condition of their cargoes. Turning to the American vessels, I find that the av erage passage of American vessels of all classes from the Atlantic ports of the whole of last year, was 151 days a speed which only two English vessels at tained in five monlhs ; while the average passage of American clippers is only 1 10 days a speed denied to the best of our vessels. I called attention to this sub ject some time ago, and I do it again at the earnest request of some of the English merchants at this plare, who are continually being placed in a false po sition by their consignments arriving after the oppor tune period for their sale has parsed. Indeed, all the merchants who are not dependent on a commission business tell me that they are now under the necessity of ordering their goods to be shipped from England to New York, and there re-shipped in clippers for San Fiancisco, as the only means by which they can meet the competition. The most effectual remedy will, probably, be for American clippers to lay on for car goes direct from England to San Francisco. Large Sale of Railroad Iron. A sale of five thousand tons railroad iron was made in New York on Thursday by an agent of one of the largest Welsh manufacturers at 9 per ton, cash, free on board in Wales. This brings the price here to about 970 per ton. There has been a pause in the market for two or three weeks ; but this is a new movement, and in dicates that the price of rails are to be kept up. The railroad iron production of this country is now about 75,000 tons per annum. The wants of the country this year, it is believed, will be 300,000 Ions, and next year 400,000, if ;he pres.-nt prosperity of the country continues. Santa Anna's Feelings Towards Us A corres pondent of the Courier des Etats Unis, who writes from New Grenada, where the ex-Dictator has resided since his expulsion from his own country, remarks up on this point as follows:" Although he was beaten by us (the French) before serving as a pedestal, by his defeat, for the glory of the American generals, he entertains no unpleasant feelings towards Franre, to whom he may ascribe even the loss of a limb. His whole hate is concentrated vpon the United States' This information the writer obtained during a visit of two days, at Santa Anna's own house. A Ccmors Abduction. Captain Genn. of the schooner Prospect, from St. Johns, Porto Rico, was entered at the New York Custom house on Tuesday last, under peculiar circumstances. A few day after leaving port, the yessel was run into by another, when the crew, excepting one man and the passengers, con sisting of the captain's wife and child, under the ap prehension excited by the collision, jumped upon the latter, and thereupon both vessels were instantly sep arated and could not come together again. The cap tain navigated his schooner safely into the port of New York, but the name of the vessel which carried off his wife and tbe crew, or where she was going, or what has become of them, he docs not know. It is a sin gular case of abduction. A man called upon an unfortunate tradesman to pay a demand. ! can never pay it," said he. am not worth a farthing ;' but I will pie you my note I am not so poor yet but that 1 can sign a tio . tfi X&txH or IO IIm hn unnmri. 1 1nsVrtion.'.'.'.V.'... .V.V.Vr.'.'.;V;. Y Do; do. 2 insertions,.'. .V.... '- 'f' Do. d5. months; without aange.'.T.'rr. 1:0 Do. do. 6 d......do...v..'d6..v...-rr.'.'r.5 00 D6. dd. 12 d......i:.v...dor;..'.'.;;..:8 00 Do. d6. 6 do.v.renewed weekly,'."-.'.' ti .V..M 00 Do. do. 12 db.;.vr.1lo".".;.".'..do.'.'.V..".. .V.. ..20 00 jfcr-Adrtiamenta ordered to he continiied oh the,in?fd charged 37 J cents pCr square for each insertion after the iift n.61 marked; will be contined until or derca out, and chai gt d 25 cents per square for each insertion.' .. t ' , A liberal discount will be made on advertisements exceed ing one square, when published 6 or 12 mouths, cash im Aif jar-No adVertrsement. reflecting nBSh" ftrWaie character5 dan. under A.ilr CIRCUMSTANCES, be admitledr,. .... The Rett River Expedition The following extracts are from art Interesting paper read before the A'merfcrrn ,(Jbgtaf hiul and Statistical Society of New Vork; by ; Capt A .BV Marcy, U. S. A., who was ordered by ihe War DC partmcnt, last year, to explore Red River to its' sources t t , , The country embraced Within thi bftsiff of the t-pper Red river ia much frequented by peveral tribes of Indians, all having similar habits, but speaking different languages. ' Tbe most numerous and war like of these are the Comanches, who are separated into tnree distinct local grara divisions, nnnieiy . the Northern, Middle, and Southern. Eacti of these is subdivided into several bands, commanded by separate chiefs. The Northern and Middle Com' anches subsist almost entirely on tbe flesh of the buffalo, and are generally found at their heels, mi grating with them from place to ptiCe, 6h thsevas and inhospitable plains, which cannot, in the na ture of things, be made available for agriculture f and they seem to be destined in future, as they havd been in former ages, to be tbe empire of tbe erratic savage. It is a fact worthy of remark, that man, in w hat- ever situation he may be placed, is influenced in li'j modes of existence, and moral condition, by tbe na tural resources of climate, soil, and other circum stances around him, over the operations of which he has no control. Fortunately, such is tbe flexibility of his nature, that he soon adapts himself to thd hardest and most untoward circumstances, and, in deed, ultimately becomes, not only reconciled to bis lot, but fancies his condition far preferable to that of most others. 'I he example of our borde settlers i illustrative of this fact, since they continue (6 re' move further and further West as the settlements incroach upon them, preferring a life of dangerous adventure and solitude to personal security and the comforts and enjoyments of Society and wha"t was at first necessity to them, becomes in time a sourief of excitement and pleasure. The nomadic Indian of the prairie d'erh'onsffaies the position still more forcibly. Free a the bound-' less plains over which he roams, be knows nor wants any luxuries beyond what he finds in the buffalo or the deer at his door. These serve him for food . clothing, and a covering for his -lodge, and he sight not tor tne distinctions which occupy ine thought? and engage the energies of civilized man. flis only ambition is that he maj cope successfully With, hi enemies in war, and manage his steed with unfalter ing adroitness. He is in the saddle from boyhood to old age, and his favorite horse is his constant com-' panion. It is when mounted that the Comanche ex hibits himself to tbe best advantage ; he is then at home, a d his skill in the various manoeuvres which' he makes available in rattle, sudh ds throwing him self entirely upon one side of his horse, tlrid dis charging his arrows with great rapidity in the op posite direction, from beneath the animal's neck, while he is at full speed, is truly astonishing. Every warrior has his war horse, which is the fleetest 'that, can be obtained. He prizes him more highly thaii' anything else in his possession, and it is seldom that he can be induced to part with him at any price. He never mounts him except when going into batth , for the buffalo chase, cr upon state occasions, (hi his return from an excursion, he is met at the d of his lodge by one of his wives, who takes his atr- t and attends to its wants with the utmost care. Tt e prairie warrior performs no menial labor ; his only, occupation is in war and the chase. His wives, w!n arc but little dearer to him -than his horse, do til: ' the drudgery. He follows the chase, he smokes hi pipe,' he eats and sleeps, and. thus passing his time, in his own estimation he is the most lordly and ir dependent of sovereigns. Having upon one occasion a Delaware and a Com anche with me, in the capacity of guides, I tvae nuch diverted at a conversation which passo 1 be tween them in my presence, and which was inter preted to me by the Delaware. It appeared that the latter had stated to the other the fact of the sphericity of the earth's surface This idea being altogether new and incomprehensi ble to the Comanche, was received with much in credulity, and after gazing for a moment ot th Delaware, to ascertain if he was sincere, be asked if that person took him for a child, or if he looked like an idiot T The Delaware said no, but the white people who knew all sibout these matters,' bad asV certained such to be the fact ; and he added.1 that the world was not only round, but that it revolved around the sun. . The Comanche very indignantly replied, that any man of sense could, by looking off upon the prairies, see at a glance that the earth was level ; and, more over, that his grandfather had been west to the end of ii, where the sun passed down behind a vertical wail. The Delaware continued, in his simple but impressive manner, to describe to the Comanche the operations of the steam engine, and other objects of interest that he had seen, all of which the Com anche regarded as an effort of a fertile imagination, expressly desizned to deceive him; and the only re ply he deigned to make was an occasional excluma' tion in his own language, the interpretation of which the other pronounced to be, ' Hush, you fool!" . I then endeavored to explain to the Delaware the operation of the magnetic telegraph ; and, in ill us trating its practical utility, told him that a message could be transmitted a thousand miles, and an an swer returned, in the short period of ten minutes. He seemed much interested in this, and listened at tentivel v o my remarks, but made no comments un til I requested him to explain it to the Comanche, when he smilingly said, "I don't think I'll tell him that, captain, for the truth is, I don't believe it my self." . The manufacture of jewelry is carried on in this city to a large extent, though it is difficult to obtain accurate statistics respecting it, as the interests of the manufacturers would not be promoted thereby. It is estimated, however, by one of those most largo ly engaged in the business, that the annual manu facture in this city amounts to $3,000,000. There are seventeen houses engaged in it on a large scale, and twice as many small manufacturers. One of the former is understood to do a business amounting to five hundred thousand dollars per annum ; and the average number of men employed by each is sixty or seventy. Two, at least, employ about one hundred and fifty men each. These men are mosily Germans, though there are many French and Americans. The latter, with suitable advantages, are considered quite as skilful as any. The wages given range fronj $10 to $18 per week. Some earn from $20 to $25 ; nd a few have been known to get $30 per week. Gold sovereigns are chiefly used, though refined gold from ths bullion offices is worked up to a considerable ex tent. Some manufacturers consume $2,500 worth every week. The business is a lucrative one, t;nd w is never better than now. Some discussion has taken place recently am' ng the newspapers as to the relative value of American and foreign jewelry. We are informed that in plain work American is generally stronger, and that part of the gold that shows is purer. In French jewelry every article is of equal fineness throughout : but I the gold is beaten so thin as to be almost Jik paper. anu me interior ib nneu who wax, paper,, etc. in American jewelry the face of the article is fr.m sixteen to eighteen carats fine the back, twelve carats. French is fourteen carats. - In this citv probably much more American jewelry is worn thaii foreign. The manufacture of jewelry is carried on in Newark, New Jersey, to a large extent. Journal of Commerce, Shot Fmm the Temperance Camp. "If Sata." should lose his tail, by whom could he be suppluvi with a new one 1" Answer : He could be 'fitted by a 're-of7r, of spirits, of course." V - V i'- A Zinc Sloop, the first manufactured of That m t; in Europe, bas been launched at Nnies, ' Frances Iron is used to a slight extent in the frame woik, jurr the deck and nf per works are df wood. She i ,saiit to be of a very elegant built, and to draw bui uty' little water. . , '-Pt. 10th, 1852.
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