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BU FULTON & PRICE, PROPRIETORS. f ULTON, Editor. . , A; t., PRICE, Associate Editor 1 1 1 " Term of Subscription" - . eycar, In advance, or within three months,.... 2 50 Wrben paynittrlt 13 delayed over three months, . . ... . .3 00 ' jfo gubscriptioil rtiWlvcd for a less term than one yea?. 'o subscriber perrtiiltttd discontinue his paper after the mencement of a subscription, till the expiration of said year. Any subscriber wishing his paper discontinued at the end of . f vcor, must pay up in full and civs the proprietors two weeks tirt. otherwise the paper will be continued and charged for ViW to the bov terns. - - . - . yAny peram stuuiuj u uve new suDscriDers, accompa U by the advance subscription, ($12 50,) will receive th " Money may be remitted per mail, at our risk. All letters on business connected with this office, must be d dressed (post paid) to the proprietors. Professional and Business Cards. II. L.. HOLMES, . TTORNEY AT LAW, Wilmington, N. C. Office on corner of Front and Trincecs streets, nndcr Journsl office. S9-tf CORNELIUS DnPUK, -VttIIOLESALE and Retail li!?r in Drtig. MttJicintt, VV Chemicals, Paintt, Oil; Dyt Stuffs, Gluts, Ptrfume ty Ctsnrt, Old Linrlnrt Fanry Articles, fyc, ilarkct ttrcct, Wilmington N. tJ. tyPrcsfcriptitfnS tStftFulIy compounded by experienced felons. March 19 S. M. WEST. A UCTlOXEER and Comuilssion Mcitlianf. 219-tf Wilmington, N WILLIAM A. GAVYER, GENERAL Agent, Forwarding & Commission Mei chant. I take pleasure in informing my friends, that I am prepared to give all business entrusted to me, efficient and personal attention. I have a wharf for Naval Stores, with ample accommodations, Spirit House, and Warehouse. Oniignments of Naval Stores for sale or shipment, and all i- inds of country produce solicited. Cash advances made on consignments. Wilmington, N. C , June 4. 1852 39-12m D. C. FREEMAN, GEO. HOUSTON. FREEMAN St, HOUSTON, Wilmington, K. C. D. C. FREEMAN it, CO., Sew York, MERCHANTS AND FACTORS. . L. BURBANK, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER in Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff, (under Mozart Hall, next door to I'olley & Hart's.) Front-street, Wilmington, N. C. 43 MILES COSTLY, COMMISSION Merchant, Wilmington, N C. REFERS TO - R. P. ILtx, Esq., President Branch Bank of the ' tate ; Tuos. II. Wright, Esq., President Bank of Cape Fear ; O. i Parsley, Esq , President Commercial Bank Wilming 9n. N. C. 25v7 WM. C. HOWARD, GROCER, Ship Cliantller, aufl Commission Mer chant, South Water Street, Wilmington, N. C, will !rak liberal cash Advances on all consignments of produce o them in Wilmington, or to Peter Van Ness & Co., New York: 21 v7 WILKINSON Si ESLER, C.VSII Dealer in Confectionary, Fruit, Nata, Toys, Fancy Articles, Perfumery, Tobacco. Segars, &c. &c, Whole.ala and Retail, Market Street, Wilmington, N. C. C. MYERS, M ANUFACTURER and Dealer in Hats, Caps, Umbrel las, and Walking Canes, of every description, whole I tie and retail. North side Market-street, Wilmington, N. C J. M. ROBINSON, IMPORTER and Dealer in Hardware, Iron, Stoves, Nails, &c, Front-street, 3 doors South of Market, Wil mington, N. C. 30v7-ly WILLIAM II. LIPPITT, WHOLESALE and Retail DrttggUt, and Dealer in Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Window Glass, Garden Seeds, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, &c. &c, corner of Front and Market-streets, immediately opposite Shaw's old stand, Wil mington, N. C. 5 THE LARGEST SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE IN NEW YORK. THOMAS G. STEA RNS. importer and jobber of SILKS, MILLINERY, and FANCY GOODS, 162 Broadway, X. Y.. lias mw in store and is daily receiving and offering at the Lowest Prices, a complete assortment of Goods in his line, comprising all the various styles and designs, consis ting of lilack mid Fancy Silks, Mareclliies. Floren tri, Mia VP In, Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and ntin Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds. Embroideries, French and English. Crapes, Crape Lles, Silk Cravats, Gloves of all Kinds. Silk Laee MlMs, Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. C. Ildkfs. The undersigned would invite the attention of his friends nd the trade generally. He will offer great inducements to Cuah and Short Time Buj'ers. THOMAS G. STEARNS, 162 Broadway, r Between Liberty street and Maiden Lane, N. Y. Dec. 30. 1852. 17-ly PIANOS MUSIC. THE undersigned respectfully informs the citizensj of Wilmington and vicinitv that he has openediTTTl a. MUSIC STORE on Market street, above the Carolina Hotel, whera he intends to keep a complete assortment of PIANOS of the most celebrated manufacture. No. 6, 6, and 7 octave Pianos, in Rosewood Cases, and with the la test improvements. These instruments have been selected by himself, and he therefore feels confident to guarantee them to be superior in tone, finish and workmanship to any which ever camo to this market before. lie will sell them at New York prices. He also keeps, and is constantly receiving, the latest and ruojt fashionable Music for Piano and nil other instruments. His arrangements with Northern Publishers aresuch, that he is enabled to receive any ordered piece, cither published in Europe or in this country, in three diiis. He will attend to any orders from String or Brass Bands, either for instru ments or arranged Music, with despatch, having arranged ll the Music of the Wilmington Amateur Brass Baud du ring the last 6 months. Old Pianos taken in exchange. All orders for Music or Instruments from the country, will be promptly attended to. HERMANN L. SCHK EINER, Nov. 12th. 6-tf Professor of Music. tayeiieviiie Observer, Newborn j,ewbernian, ana Ooias- boro' Republican, copy 3 times, and send bill itnd maiked copies to the subscriber. TO THE PUBLIC. THE subscriber has leased for a term of years, of R. W. Brown, Esq., his fire-proof store, with his wharves, and isimw in aconumon io i.iKe especial care oi spirits i urpenune oa otaer ixavai stores committed to his care, ine ware house is well known to be the best and safest place in town far the storage of Bacon, Lard, Corn, Peas, &c. 'J he lower wharves have on them four large new sheds, where Spirits an be safely kept from the rain and sun. lie is prepared to receive and ship, or sell, all kinds of produce sent to his care. ne win also make advances when required. no oegs to reter to tne following gentlemen: it. w. Crown, John Dawson, O. G. Parsley, and Thos. II. WrigM, Esnrs. MILES COSTIN, Brown's wharf, Wilmington, N. C. September 12; 1852 l-12m CHAMPAGNE WINE. 20 baskets of superior quality, for sale low by L. N. BARLOW. I'SIOX AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE. RALPH Xr m. 2.1 FULTON ST.. N. Y.. OFFER FOR SALE a large assortment of AGRICUL TURAL AND HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, consisting of Plows, and Castings, Corn Shelters, Straw Cut- wr, norse t'owers, x hrashers and fcepcrators, rannmg iwuis, "rin (!r:lHca V-.-il,.,,, J nnV.a l;lla Snirir ATilla 'J t VJ jlillU Uj Vliu .'Hifl Cutters, ?&untre Cutters and Stuffers. Ox Yokes and Bws, Uakes. llos, Hay and Manure Forks, Spades, Shov- ,,r,s' "Sons, Wheelbarrows. &c. HLL1), GARDKX AND FLOWER fty- J-KRTILISKRS-Peruvian Gna Wile, nana Dn.f r r i l SLED a large va- uano, Sup. Phosphate lSie: A"e Dost. Poudrettcs. Civ larcoal Dust, Plaster. Arc. Rowing v.'achine ; DANIELS' Hay, Straw and Stalk Cut ' Agents for the sale of WM. HOVEY'S Patent Straw J-ntteri. A descriptive catalogue will be sent on application ymail. r b March 25, 1853. 29-3m T NOTICE. 'IE subscriber begs leave to return his thanks to his town and country friends for the liberal patronage he has "ived from them for the past year, and would respectfully worm them that he has just returned from the North with !AL.L AND WINTER STOCK, which he is now re IT,.ng, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a ""tinuaiice of the same. He has on hand the following a 9DS other articles. M bbls. Whiskey; 20 bags Coffee; lf " Rum; 10 bbls. Pork; 5 firkins Butter; 20 boxes Cheese; 2 bbls. Sugar, different grades; Xs " Flour, fine and super; r,?9 DaSs extra family Flour; v "men, Brandy, Gin, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Indigo, Pti gs' Mcss Bccf Mackerel, Shoes, Spun Yarn, Fancy Jn3 Flannels. Winter Goods for pants, Cutlery, Crocke d',i ctinS Shirting, Blankets, Buckets, Brooms, Soap, 'ion i c ' ana many other articles too tedious to men if Don't forget to call at the old sta f the Carolina Hotel. iH tand. Market-street, HOS. C. CRAFT. ""Mngton, Sept. 10th, 1852 Hulk. CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY. "rrjr Street, between Front anil North Water rv.. S.o.a Wl I 1 t ftnn - W. C. subscriber continues to keep on hand ala rge O ait o general assortment of UAKKlAUaa ot su. ""manufacture, which he offers for sale on the most Wb.le '"ms ; amonz which maybe found Rocknwayg, 7l' Dunhams, Maggie, Wagons, Gigs, Sol- "Urol uwui ""mugs oi an Kinus. "Ubef, iUera will find it to their interest to call and exam (jJfchasing elsewhere, as I am determined not to "uil'v Prlng done at short notice, and in tha neat Sn,! C8t. manner. , . ...... ISAAC WELLS. JVN- C.. July 4, 1851 43-tf 7 40 KiJ?"E.EI VE ID. 6,000 Us. of Prime N. C. Hog round; V t-'ty Mes pork ; 75 bbls. of Fayetteville Flour, a?4 croM 10 super Canal ; 5 Hiram Smith's Ex- p! "rncss oi an Kinas. Fral. V ba?3 buckwheat in bags; Colgate' Soap. R. GRANT fc'BRO. s4Y General Notices. LANDS AND MILLS wort rati rpHE subscribers offer for sale the well know Red Bank L plantation, in the coanty of Robinson, containing ,UU0 acres, more or less, lymcr on Wh sirloa r t v: 4 ver, on the main road from Lumberton. to Floral Colleee seventeen miles from the former, and seven from the latter place, also, on the mam road from Harllecsville, S C to Fayetteville tbirty-tbree miles south of the latter place 1 hey feci no hesitation in saying that said plantation pos sesses sis many conveniences and advantages as any ever of fered for sale in this section of the State. There is now on the premises and in successful operation, a saw mill running two saws, nnu a gr:st mill, and cotton zin. All of which are run upon the best and most improved plans. 1 home demand for lumber is always frrrnt. with thi aAAM The al advantage of transporting it by the river to Georgetown, S. C, and the intermediate landings. on- l imber lor tne use oi tne mill is plentiful. The grist mill and cotton gin have each a fino custom. The lands are, generally, heavily timbered, and being on and near the river, are very valuable for turpentine, ton tim ber, &c. Turpentine can always be sold at a fair price in Lumberton ; and timber at Georgetown and the steam mills on the river. There are about 500 acres of cleared land, under good fence, and in a high rtate of cultivation, well adapted to the various articles of produce usually raised in this latitude. The dwelling house is large and comfortable. The negro cabins are all frame work ; well lighted and ventilated, brick chimney and shingle roof; most of them have been erected within the last five years. The corn and fodder houses, stable buildings, &c, are mostly new and well located. Tbc location is healthy. The water, both well and spring, is excellent. There is also upon the premises a largo store house one fourth of a mile from the dwelling, a lesbyterian Church one mile, and a Methodist Church two miles. The store house is in a public place. The stand, for selling goods and making good debts, is equal to any in the State. There is regular service in both Churches, by ministers of their rospective denominations. Persons desiring further information, can address the sub scribers at Gilopoliss or examine the premises. Preference will be given to any one buying the whole, or it will be divi ded to suit the convenience of purchasers. Terms one-half cash upon the delivery of possession, the balance on reasonable time. WILLIAM McNEILL, Sr. JOHN McNEILL. Red Banks, Robeson co., April 9, 1853 32-tf I will also sell 1200 acres unimproved, heavily timbered land, on the eat side of Lumber river, twelve miles above Lumberton. Persons wishing timber and turpentine lands, would do well to apply early. JOHN McNEILL. $223 REWARD. STATE OK NORTH CAROLINA, Nkw Hanover County. WHEREAS, complaint upon oath hath this day been made to us, two of the Justices of the Peace for the I State and Countv afforesnid. bv Beniamin Hallett. of the snid Cnnnt-v. Mint, two pprtain mali slnrps hplonfr5n tn Viim , - - - - ... w. . w named LOTT, aged about twenty-two years, five feet four 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 themselves from their said master'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 so 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.. Seal W. C. BETTENCOURT, J P., Seal. $225 REWARD. TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given for Negro LOTT, either dead or alive ; and Twenty-Five Dollars for BOB'S head, delivered to the subscriber in the town of Wilmington. March 2d, 1853. 2-tf BENJAMIN HALLETT. CHEAP STORE. PETER SMITH respectfully informs the public that he continues the Retail business at hi Store on JSIarket Street, where he has just received a fresh sltpi.y 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 stock: Sugar ; Willow-ware ; Pepper; Coffee ; Coopers' ware ; Alspice ; Molasses ; Stone ware ; Nutmegs ; Salt; Crockery do; Cloves; Flour ; Wire Sifters ; Mace ; Lard ; Dry Measures ; Ginger, and Butter; Scrub Brushes ; Essences; Meal; Whitewash do; Olive Oil ; Potatoes; Paint do; Castor do ; Corn ; Shoe do ; Harlem do : Peas: Hair do: British do: Peanuts: Shaving do: Painkiller and Pork: Razors; Toothache Poultry: Do. Straps: Medicine: Eggs, &c: Boxes &c: Segars and all kind3 of Snuff and Tobacco. In addition to the above, he has a number of other articles, such n3 Calicoes, Shirtings. Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c , &c, &c, suitable for the Farmer and others. March 4th, 1853 26-tf LIBERT V STOVE WORKS AND HOLLOW-WARE FOUNDRY, PliHacH-lplin. 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 havo been got up at great expense, combining originality aud 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 Liberty 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; (jris C3vcns 5cc Sc.c COUNTRY MERCHANTS desirous of ordering by Let ter, can 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. NE IV SINGING BOOK PATENT NOTES! THE HARP OF THE SOUTH ; A new and extensive collection of Church Music, by I. B. Woodbury, author of the Dulcimer, Liber Music us, &c. 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 tbo 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 Lowf.i.t Mason, Esq., the distinguished composer and editor, has been obtained, and a careful selection from his very popular works, the Handel and Haydx Society's Collection ; The Boston Academy's Collection ; The Carmixa Sacra, (of wMrii l:sf work-nlone over 300.000 conies have been sold,) and others, has been made. Selections have also been made I from the works of Thomas Hastings and vv illiam u. chau 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 by numerous Exercises and pleasing pieces for class prac tice. Teachers, Choristers and others interested are invited to examine this work. Retail price $1 00. , , , . 1 or sale by Lippincott, Grambo &. Co., Philadelphia ; VV. B. Smith & Co., Cincinnati ; H. Crittenden, St. Louis ; A. Carter, Charleston ; T. S. Bidgood &. Co., Mobile ; and hv book s Hers jrenerally. Published by Mason Brothers, (late Mason & Law.) New York February 24th, 1853. 25-3m FINAL NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Esta te of Capt. Charles Burns, are requested to be rendered according t he 10th of June next. las the Estate will be closed immediately after that day. THOS. W. GORE, Adm'r. I - - T A , wow Id tlllin Little River. S. u.. Jan. ara, iooo. WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE YARD THE subscriber having accepted the agency of several larse establishments at the North, which will furnish him with an unlimited supply of finished or unfinished for. eign or domestio MARBLE of all qualities lsprepared to fill all orders for MONUMENTS AND TOMB-STONESand every other article in the line ot the business, at reasonable &tcs SCULPTURING, LETTERING, or CARVING, execu ted as well as can be done either North or South. The best of reference can be &tm"iir, . w V M T?h. IS. 1853 23-tf 1 JAMES McCLARANAN- SPRING GOODS. iVfw, vneap ana, siunusmm, 400 air Ladie's Black and Colored Gaiters ; - The undersigned rcspecfully inform the public, that hav ing still further enlarged and improved their WORKS, and increased thoir facilities, thev are now prepared to execute -'Ft 411 WILMINGTON, N. C, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 221853.-----------------.-NO. 33. General Notices. NEW HANOVER MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. THE Regular meeting of the New Hanover Medical Asso ciation, will be held in the town of Wilmington, on luesday evening of next Superior Court week. Members, and members of the profession in good and regu lar standing, are earnestly requested to attend. April 8, 1848. " . . IIAUAIOO, in. u , ovci y. 31-tra dltptm THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OK NORTH CAROLINA. THE next annual meeting of the MEDICAL SOCIETY of the State of North Carolina, will be held in the town of Fayrtteyille. on Tuesday, 17th dy of May, 1853. The Society will convene at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of that day. Delegates, Members, and Members of the Profession in uu icuiui fiifiimmg, are invnea ro at rena. Tit tit w t a r t . - - VV W. HARRISS, M. D , Cor. and Rec. Sect'y. 31-tm D from 10m tm April S, 1853. LUMBERTON HOTEL. THE subscribers inform the public that they have purchased the Hotel lately occupied by G. W. Hisriev. and that t.KiT nro nnw nnnaj . t . : all who may favor them with their custom, and pledee them t ever7 enort 10 8lve satisfaction. They are now burtdmg large and dry Stables and shelters. Their ta b.e will always be supplied with the best the market affords, and with attentive servants in the honsc and for the stables. 1 heir undivided attention will be given to the establishment, and therefore hope to merit a liberal share of public patron-aSe- J. W. REGAN. , , , J H. CALDWELL. Lumberton, April 8th, 1853. 3i-3m X UUNAWA1, "P.ENNIS. about 26 or 28 vears oli? rAontlv LnnrLf U of Mr. Morgan. He has a wife at Long Creek, in the service of Mr. Taylor. He was raised at Long Creek. I will srive &50 for his him ; $75 if taken out of the county, and $250 if taken out "t k.wnc. X "hi aisu pay iuu ior eviaenee that win ena ble me to convict any white man of harboring him. DEN NIS is a tall, slender-built black, a cooper by trade. G. J. McRER. March 30, 1853. 175-Iw 30-tf COOPERS WANTED, TO make Spirits Turpentine Casks, to whom steady em ployment and liberal wages will be given. J. R. BLOSSOM. April 1st, 1853. 277-1 w31-tf , TO COXTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. SEALED PROPOSALS for the construction of a Brick Court House, with tin roof, at Smithvillc, Brunswick county, North Carolina, will be received, till the 29th May, 1S53. The building to be about 46 by 40 : with rooms for the Register, Clerks of the Superior and County Courts, and Grand Jury in the Basement. The Court and Petit Jury room in second story. For particulars, enquiry must be made of Samuel Lang don, at Smithville, N. C. Plans and specifications may be submitted by those who propose, but no allowance will be made for plans not adopted by the Commissioners. Bond with approved security for the prompt and faithful - i : . i1 1 1 -n i . cai'vuuuu ui uie worn, wui oe requirea. F. J.IIILL, TUOS. G. DREW, OWEN D. HOLMES, Comm'rs. SAM'L LANG DON, I JOHN BROWN, J March 18, 1S53. 2S-8t 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, one door below Mr. J. D. Love's Furniture Warehouse, and adjoining Messrs. McRaefc Har riss' Crockcrv Store, where he is now opening a very large stock of HATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS AND WALKING CANES, viz: 1000 dozen Menls and Boys' Palm Leaf Hats, single and double brims, at prices ranging from 75 cents to $7 50 per dozen ; 300 dozen Men's and Boys' single and 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 Misses' Hats ; also, a full and complete assortment of Men's, Boy's and Infants' Caps, Cloth, Silk, Plush, Silk Glazed, Arc. Ice.; 75 dozen Silk, Scotch, Gingham and Cotton Umbrellas, assorted sizes, colors and prices ; 50 dozen Walking Canes. Gold and Silver, Ivory and Pearlheads, Whalebone. Hickory, &c. &c; to which the attention of the cit izens 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 other house North or South. A call 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 st. Wilmington, N. C, March ISth. CARRIAGES. WE have opened a branch of our Carriage establishment at this place, and shall keep an assortment of 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 fn showing them. All work sold by ns, warranted to do good service. DIBBLE & BROTHERS. March 10th, IS53. 27-ly. $30 REWARD. rTMIF- above reward will be paid for the apprehen- I sirtn nF n. ! orrrn Vvnmnn nnmptfl Kill 1 11 tr pn m - monly called Eady, belonging to the estate of James P. Davis, dec d., late of Duplin county, and delivery to us, or her confinement in Jail so that we can get her. She lias been absent for about two years, andpropably lurks, or i3 concealed in the part of New Hanover county adjoin ing the Duplin line. We will also pay the aforesaid amount to any person who will enable us 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 J. II. .TERM AN,) ... SETII DAVIS, 5 A(lra December 6, 1S52 15-tf BOOKS FOR THE SOUTH AND WEST. WILL be readv early in March, Dr. Bird's universally popular novel, " NICK OF THE WOODS, or the .Tibbenainosay," new and revised edition, in one volume, 12mo, 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 Taxton'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 country. Also, just published, NAPOLEON IN EXILE, or a Voice from St. Helena; by Barry O'Meara. Ia t wo 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. CLOVERNOOK, or Recollections of our Home in the West, by Alice Carey. Fourth ed., with illustrations by Darley. Price $1. MEAGER'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 IIP & 112 Nassau st., N. V. Coach, ami Carriage Manufactory Clinton, N. C. BOLD ROBIN HOOD & SON would respect-vS fully inform tke citizens of Sampson county "g? 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 ri"ht for the county ; and hope by strict attention to busi ness to merit a share of public patronage. They warrant all their work to be made of the very best materials, and should any of it fail in twelve months, with fair usage, either 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'donot intend to be surpassed for style, elegance and durability. J85J"REPAIR1NG done in the neatest manner, at short notice .... jfcj-Mill Ink & Gudgeons, made and warranted for ten years, for $10. Also, Cast-eteel R oundshaves made and warranted. 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Testimonials of the higbest character war rant them in saying that the qualifications of the Teachers whom they have engaged, are such as to ei.-:nre, to all who may patronize the institution, the advantage- 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 anil complete Apparatus has been pro vided for the illustration of the different branches of Natur al Philosophy, Chemistry, &e. Frequent lectures will be given, with experiments in the various branches of Physical Science, throughout the Academic year, which commenced on the 4th inst. An excellent Piano is furnished for the nse 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 for tuition, which will be as follows per session : MAT.K DEPARTMENT. 1st Class. In lower branches, Spelling, Beading, Sac. .$6 00 2d Higher branches. Grammar, Arithmetic. .10 00 3d " 4th " With Algebra, Greek and Latin 12 50 With lectures on all the higher branches.. 16 00 FEMALE DEPARTMENT. 1st Class. Spelling, Reading. &c $6 00 2d " Writing, Mathematics 10 00 3d 4 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 $S per month. TRUSTEES : P. W. MONTFORD, PHILIP KOONCE, JASPER ETHER IDGE, F. S. HUMPHREY, A J. MURRILL, W.D.HUMPHREY. G. J. WARD. - OTWAY SANDERS, D. W. SIMMONS, GEORGE WARD, C. D. FOY. J. S. WREN. JOHN COOK, EDWARD WARD, W. S. HUMPHREY. JASPER ET11 E RIDGE, Pros' t. A. J. Mtrnnii.r., Sec'y. Oct. 9th, 1852. 5-tf Wilmington Herald, Newbcruian, and Spirit of the Age, please copy. MASOXIC ACADEMY AT LOSG CREEK, W. 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 Grammar and tocography 7 50 Second class of hanic, including Ilistorj', 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 IS 00 French, Spanish and Italian will be taught at the usual prices. To young gentlemen and ladies desirous of acquiring a facility of speaking and writing thwse beaut iful 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 of all sectarian opinions J D. POWERS, Pres. Board Trustees. March 26, 1852 29-tf SMITHVILLE MALE AXD FEMALE ACADEMY, WILL commence its fourth session in the new building, 15th of February and close its scholastic year 15th Dec , 1853. Organization and charges as heretofore. Mr. Murphy excepted, whose services, if necessary, will be sup plied hy a competent Assistant. For particulars, address the principal. JAMES II. BRENT, Dec. 31 17-6m Smithville, N. C. SPIRITUALIST'S LIBRARY. PAR T 11 IDG E $ n R I T TAN, kew York, TTAVE a complc assortment of Books and Periodicals de- Xj. voted to the facts, philosophy, and advocacy of Spiritu- ! ansm, winch they will supply in any quantit3 and on the most favorable terms. V"e refer to the Spiritual Telegraph for the list of our Books, prices, rates of postage. &c. 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The former was mild and gentle, charitable and forgiving : the latter was harsh and overbearing, severe and re lentless. The one contented if he could irm souls to heaven ; the other was determined to drive them there. With these differences in talents and dispositions, they set forth upon their ministry. They travelled and preached. They were indefatigable in discharge of their duties. They were" instant in the season and out of season." After having -completed a mission of two or three years, they returned to their old master the Rev. Air. Whitney. " Well. Isaac," said the good man, "how have you succeeded l?" " Beyond my expectations," said the modest dis ciple ; and his countenance brightened as he spoke. " My efforts have every where met with kindness, and a disposition on the part of my hearers o profit by them." " You have made some converts then, I suppose ?" ' Indeed, I hope no person has been made worse by my preaching ; and I think I have reason to be lieve that many have " turned from the error of their ways to the wisdom of the just." " I am glad to hear it, Isaac ; I am glad with all my heart,' said the worthy old man. as he grasped anew the hand of his meek and humble disciple. " And now, Ezekiel," said he, " let me hear what success you hove had." " Ah, sir," returned Ezekiel with a sigh "I have had no success at all." " None at all! I am sorry to hear it." " So am I sorry to hear it but it is none the less true for all that. All my efforts have been thrown away yea, my best efforts have been like pearls cast before swine." " You have not been idle, of course V " Idle ! no ; I have preached indefatigably ; I have labored day and night in reproving and rebuk ing sin and its perpetrators and abettors. Never for a moment have 1 spared either the one or the other ; never have I opened my mouth, but to warn the wicked of their wickedness, and to point out to them the awful consequences of their estrangement from God and their perseverance in the path of in iquity. I have set the whole terrors of the law be fore them in their most frightful 6hape I have pic tured in the most glowing colors the miseries of the reprobate I have '' " No doubt of it no doubt of it," interrupted the old man. " That you have abundance of zeal, and warmth, and fire, and all that, I have not the least doubt, Ezekiel. But with all these, how happens it that you have had no better success V "I don't know, I'm sure," said Ezekiel, with an air of despondency. " Well, I will tell you. Both you and Isaac here setout to be ' fishers of men." In fishing, as in all other employments, some little skill is required to insure success. Isaac has succeeded beyond his ex pectations ; and I have no doubt, is much the better fisherman of the two." " May be so," replied Ezekiel. with a mortified air, " but I'm sure I've tried hard enough." " Granted but I will show you the difference Isaac takes a small hair line, with a neat little hook; and makes use of a long, slander pole, that will bend and turn everyway with the greatest ease. He ap proaches the stream without noise, covers his hook with an attractive bait, and carefully dips it in the water He moves it gently and skilfully to and fro, raises and lowers it alternately, and performs such other manoeuvres as judicious anglers best under stand. The fish are attracted ; they draw around in great numbers ; they take the bait one after an other; they are dexterously drawn out; and this is the great secret of your friend Isaac's success." " Now I will give you a picture of your own fish ing. You take a stout ten foot pole: ytu fasten thereto a cod-line ; and to the cod-line you attach an enormous hook armed with a frightful barb that no bait can cover. Thus prepared, you put upon your hook a live scorpion . 4 1 must certainly take them now,' say you. Accordingly you rush to the bank of the stream ; you throw in your hook with violence, and frighten all the fish. Not succeeding according to your expectations, you become still more rash and violent. You draw out your hook in a rage, put on another scorpion, and dash it in again with all your mieht. 'Now,' says you, 1 bite, you rascals, bite!' The poor timid fish flee from you in dismay and this fiiend Ezekiel, is the cause of your want of success." How the Old Fogy Did Him ! An amusing sto ry is told of two lawyers in southern New York, who often met in bar-room discussions, as well as in the graver battles of the court room. One of them is a shrewd, rough-tongued old chap, without much legal learning or general information, but with some wit, a good deal of assurance, and a happy knack at get ting out of " a tight place" by a covp de'etot. The other, ayounj: man, something of a dandy, and rath er pedantic, but a good scholar and a smart deba ter. On one occasion these parties, (whom, for con venience, we shall call the "old fogy" and the "young fogy,") were having a sharp debate at the village inn, before a large and admiring circle of au ditors. The question was one of some magnitude, and having a historical cast, the youn;; fogy was al together " too many" for his adversary ; and having fairly headed him by running him into deeper water than the old fogy could safely wade in, h 3 " swun" off" in an eloquent peroration, in which he cited a host of historical authorities to clench the triumphant argument. The listeners, who always looked to the old fogy as the better man. and didn't like his adver sary, were astonished, and their champion for a moment looked nonplussed. " Look at the example of the ancient republics," continued the glowing or ator; go to Athens go to Rome " " Go to h 1," growled the old fogy with a look of scorn finishing his opponent's oracular sentence in a manner so absurd and incongruous, that even he felt vanquished in the loud laugh which proclaimed the old fogy's triumph. American Codfish Abroad. The fashionable worid of Paris, says a letter writer, has been much amused with a little bit of scandal, which 1 think is worth being published here, without mentioning any name. An American gentleman, though married to a little charming woman, had taken a fancy to an actress of the Palais Royal, to whom he was nightly offering his carriage and arm to return home. She one day told him that she had seen at a jeweler's a parure of diamonds, which she fancied as much ashe fancied her. Our countryman immediately proceed ed to the place, to bargain for the necklace and bracelets; but, being asked 5,000 francs for it, he only offered 4,000 francs, and was refused. On the next day the actress called on the jeweler, and be ing told what had taken place, she gave a bank bill of 1.000 francs to the jeweler, who, a few hours af ter, having received the young American, consented to let him have the jewels for 4.000 francs. Thus far, thus well ; but the most amusing part of the faro.3 Is that M had another sweetheart, whom be desired to please, and to whom he offered the di amonds which had been paid for by the actress of the Palais Royal. As soon . as Mdlle. P knew bow she bad been deceived, she sent a few lines to the American deceiver, who being : introduced," was summoned to refund her the money, v : . ; - -- -i 'r" f ;BS?A . Bearded Lady is now in Boston, and appli cation has been made to the city authorities for a li cense to exhibit her, - - :' TEH MS OK ADVEltTlSMiO. , ; PerSquare of lO line or Icm--c In dT ni-e.. - One square, 1 insertion,..- .;.," 5- - Do. Do. - Do. Do. Do. -do. . 3. , do. V" "" rn. do. - 3 months, without flange,,-..,.-.- .. W do6 do...i.do -do -do. 1 do-: do doi "iS 22 do. 6 .. do..Urnewedtreekly,'.. "2 00 , , do. 12 do.. ... .do. do... ..i. .-.20 1)0 - A vnrtisementa ordered to be continued ori the inUI e-; charged 37J cents per square for each insertion, after the firs tf Any advertisement-. opon which the number of insert ion not marlted,.will be continued until ordered out, and .charged! 25 cento per square for each insertion. . A liberal discount will' be made on advertisements esceed! ing one square, when published S or 12 1 months, 'cash jx at VANCE. c ' " -r ' : ' . ' 'r . J -': ' " ' ifa-Xo adTcrtisiemenL roflectine tipon prirAtr character ean, unden any circumsta.nces, be admiUed. , - A Matrimonial Story, c Z ; v An amusing: matrimonial story' is, told of Abe olden time in New Enjrlandi iMso fell rot that two young-,, er people became very maehismitteii : wit breach other, as young people do sometimes. : The young; woman', father was a wealthy Quaker the young- man ias poor but respectable. The father con Id stand no such union, and reo!utely opposed it, and the daughter, dare not disobey that is to say, she dare not diuby openly. She " met . him by moonlight," white she pretended never to see him and she pined and wast; ed in spite of herself. She " was 'really in lore-a state of "sighs and tears," which women bftener reach in imagination than reality. Still the -father remained inexorable. Time passed on, an l ; the rose on Mary's damask cheek passed off. . She let no con cealment, like a worm in the bud, prey upon that damask cheek, however, but when her father ak?dr her why she pined she told him, -The old gentleman was a widower, and loved the girl dearly. - Had it been a widowed.mother who had Mary in charge, a woman's pride wonld never have given,, way: before the importunities of a daughter. MenJarenoil, how ever, so stubborn in such mattersand when, the fath- . er saw that his daughter's heart was, really'sef ujon the match, be surprised her one day by ' breaking out " Maiy, rather than mope tOf death,, "thee had better marry as soon as thee chooses and whom thee . pleases." " ' '-v'-: ' '-A' "r. And then what did Mary? Wait .till the birls of the air had told her swain of the chanze, or nntfl her father had time to alter his mind . again ; not a bit of it. She clapped her bonnet on her head, walked directly into the street, and then as dire.-tly to lhf house of her intended as the street would carry her She walked into the house without knocking for knocking was not then fashionable, and found the family just sitting down to dinner Some little com motion was exhibited at so unexpected an apparition as the heiress in the widow's cottage, hut she heeded it not. John looked up inquiringly She walked di rectly up to him and took both his hands- in hers,. " "John," said she " father says I may have, thee. And John got directly up from the dinner table and went to the parson's. In less than twenty-five min utes they were man and wife. Easter At Si. Petersburg. Easter is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rus sia, and especially in the capital. Easter is the real fete of the people the period at which they do eat, drink and make merry : great preparations announce its advent. The streets are thronged, and men, wo men, and children, embrace each other, and speak the emphatic words " Christe Viskrest." On thU evening there is a supper at the palace ; and tho following day a grand levee at court,' wl ere the dig nitaries are received in all their paraphernalia. The emperor has to receive the embraces of hundreds of his subjects, who approach him with the same salu tation as the boors make use of in the streets. This is the hardest field day of the year f for', although the presentation on the new year is more numerous, ho does not come into such close contact with his beloved beards as on the present occasion." During the whole of the Easter. week the streets are throng ed with people, who kiss and embrace, each ''other. The servants present you with eggs at every house where you Ccill, and a quid pro quo is expected : and it is a very heavy tax upon your pocket.- An Easter egg is to the laity what Easter offerings are to the clergy, viz : pence offerings.. -The eggs . are of . very different merits and value, and are displayed jn the windows, dyed of different colors." The common kind are dyed by wrapping worsted round them.1 and then boiling them, which imparts the tint to the shell.' The china eggs, adorned by paintings of- holy, writ, are furnished for the wealthier part of the commu nity. In genteel society, presents are often exchang-; ed under the title of Easter eggs. Cards - are ex changed by the corps diplomatique and by families" who are in the habit of visiting. Vlarriagcs are cel ebrated, children arc christenejland v intoxication becomes a merit. Labor stands 'still for a C whole week, unless the labor which furnishes amusement to the public. The catchellis are p crowded in the afternoon, the theatres in evening;; but. the week over, things return to their ordinary state- If the weather be fine, it is a gay and: happy' period, and few countries celebrate it in so joyful a manner.' It is the greaffetc of the church and of the people. " Talking it Over." Some yeais ago there was a good deal of excitement among the people in a certain town in C county, Vermont, on the subject of religion, and almost every man in the place was more or less awakened to a sense of bis sinfulness, and made public declaration of his intention to lead a new life. Among the rest were three of the principal men of the village, (whom we will call M., " B. and G., who being all present at one of. the meetings, took part in the proceedings, to the great joy of the faithful and much to the astonishment of " the rest of man kind " then and there assembled. M. arose first, anif having made a general confession of his unworthiness, said in conclusion that he had always intended to be an honest man, but if he had wronged any one, he was willing to make full restitution B. followed, speaking in pretty much the same manner, but saying that as to restitution, if he had wronged any man, he was willing to comply with B.ble injunction, and " re store unto him four fold." G. arose next and spoke of his sins and wickedness in quite as strong terms a the others had done, but coming to the " restitution" clause, he remarked with a caution characteristic of himself " If there is any man that I have defrauded, I shall be most happy totf down and talk it over with, Mm " , ; , .. Electricity A Carious and Beautlfa! Experiment The Philadelphia Ledger speaks of a beautiful and curious experiment thiough the instrumentality of electricity, which the editors have seen, of lighting gas with the tip of the finger. ' This experiment may be easily performed, and has been by Mr. James Swaim, of this city, repeatedly in connection with the beltings of lhe engine and shaf tings of the Philadelphia Ledger prefs room, and it in far more astonishing than the spirit rappings which are setting so many people crazy. Friction, it is well known, will produce electricity in certain substances, and the friction of a gutta percha or common leather working belt upon the fly wheel or pulleys of steam engine and shaftings produces it in considerable quan tities. If a person will insulate . himself by standing upon a board fixed upon glass insulators common porter bottles would answer and hold an iron bar. or a number of iron spikes in his hand, he may by extending the opposite hand to a gas burner,, light it with the tip of his finger as easily as with a match. He will feel a sensible shock pass through him, a pricking sensation in his finger joints, and see a bril liant spark pass off with a cracking sound to the ga burner. The electric fluid will pass through several persons joining hands, the same as with- an electric battery and the last may fire the burner. We have heard that the same thing may be done by rubbii g the feet rapidly upon green baizeso as to charge tl e body with electricity, but cannot answer for its prac ticability. The experiment with the belts we . hat e both seen and performed. Any manufactory in the city where gas is burned, may be lighted by workmen in this manner, and the exneriment U wnnh trv!n I a singular and beautiful effect ) of a principle which man is ucBimeu io mase yet more subservient to his uses. " Getting up Staiks." A, hotel is about to be erected in Albany eight stories high. -A person seat ed in an elegant arranged car, strikes a bell to indicate the floor to which be desirer to be conveyed, where upon by means of a steam V dummy," they are eleva ted to the proper terminus in double quick time, there by obviating the difficulty experienced in " getting ur stairs." r v -; - ,; . ..SILver Cois. Spanish quarter dollars ; are only intrinsically worth 20 cents. Government is pre paring an enormous issue of new quarter dollars. The banks will be supplied next month, 1 be Span ish quartors will then b Ilcalled in ! at 00 cents Those old fogies who have been hoarding op Span ish coin had better put it in circulation, or they will Joose 20 per cent. , - - ' - V . 27-tf
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