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ALFIIKU ALDHUMAST,
TNSPECTOR OF NAVAL S VORK, q
ftontion to all business in his line.
will give 0-1
Feb.
20th. i n'y
JAMES O. BOWDKJI.
TNSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES,
I AnriM. 1856. r31-tf.L WlLMISGTON,
N. C.
N. K. BOLilUEAlX,
ivsPERTOIt OF NAVAL STORES AND PROVIS
1 IONS, Wilmington, N. C. The ubscriber having beet
inr.tfl Insnector of Naval Stores and Provisions, in the
Town of Wilmington, at the December Term of the County
Court ot New Hanover bounty, will give prompt aiienwon
to all business in that line entrusted to hiiu.
Dec. 22, 1854-16-tf N. F. BOUKDEAUX
CiEO. VV . HUSK,
( 1ARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR,
j June 17 Wilmington, N. C.
Si. M. WEST,
A
ICTIOSEER antl Commls8lo Mercliaiit,
219-tf Wilmington,
JAMES N. STEVESSOX,
CENT for the SALE OF ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE
Princess Street, dntjer Adams. Bro. & Co.,
WILMlN(iTON, N. C. fe456-tf
L. KKKIV,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,- respectfully informs
the public, that ho is prepared to take contracts in his
ino of business, lie keeps constantly on band, Limk, Ce
ment, Plaster, Plastering Hair, Philadelphia Press Brick,
Fire Brick.
N. B. To Distillers of Turpentine, he is prepared to
p u r. up Stills at t h esh or t ej ' notice . May 20 37-1 y
ii! ia7 Airii7Xi PPITT,
WIIOI.KSAI.K and Itetall Drugglat, and Doalcr in
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Window Glass, Garden Seeds,
Perfumery, Patent Medicines, &c. &c, corner of Front and
Market street, imuicd.at'.ily opposite Shaw's oldstand, Wil
mington, N. G. ' 5
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER AND FOR
WARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
SOUTH WATER STREET, doors below Market.
SfW Particular attention paid to the sale of Naval Stores
and other produce.
tfST Liberal advances made on consignment.
" 1 1 7 1 1 a k ii a i ui i7
Arcliltect, Superintendent ixnd Contractor of
Public and Private Uulldlngs.
ALSO, furnishes and puts up complete, all kinds of CAST
IRON RAILING FOR CEMETERIES, fcc. Speci
mens of Patterns can bo seen.
PLANS FOR BUILDINGS drawn and sent to all parts
of the country. Orders through tho Posi Office will receive
prompt attention.
Wilmington, N. C, April 25:H-ly.
I. AW NOTIUK.
M. B. -SMITH. IE BRUTZ CITLAR.
MESSRS. SMITH k CUTLAR, Attorneys at Law, will
henceforth occupy an office directly opposite tho Court
House, in Wilmington, and practico in co-partnership in the
county of New Hanover.
Mr. Smith would inform his clients in the adjoining coun
ties, that Mr. Cutlar will act for him whilst absent on the
circuit, and ean always bo found at the office.
July 25, 1850. tf
TIIOS. II. CAKIl, M. I. D. L. S.
PI? A (WC,h 1. DENTIST fnr the last ten
voars. r.harces for
10 or less artificial teetn on nno gold plate.
each. 7 00
An entire set of teeth on fine gold plate, 150 00
Ditto on gold, with artificial gums, 150 00
Ditto on Platina plate, with artificial gums, 150 00
Upper or under ditto, each, 75 00
A Pivot tooth that cannot be distinguished from the
natural, 5 00
A fine gold filling, warranted permanent, 2 00
Do. and destroying the nerve, 3 to 5 00
Extracting a tooth, 50 cts. to 1 00
Best dentifrices and tooth brushes always on hand. Every
operation warranted to give entire satisfaction. Teeth in
serted immediately after the extraction of the fangs, and re
moddeled after the gums have shrunken, without additional
charge.
Office on Markt-st., 2 doors below the Church
Wilmington. N C. April 21th, 154 195-lm 34-tf
WILMINGTON MARBLE WORKS,
Wilmington, N. C.
T7" G. MILL1GAN, Proprietor, respectfully informs the
W public, that he is prepared to make and put up to or
derMarble Monuments of all siies, Tombs, Head-Stones,
Furniture Tops, Mantles, Hearths, &c, of the best quality
ot American or Italian Marble, not to be surpassed in style
or workmanship, and as cheap as can be procured from any
establishment in the country, North or South.
Iron Railing 50 different styles for inclosing family lots,
from 75 cents to $10 per foot, furnished and put up to order.
N. B. Orders from all parts of the country, accompanied
by the cash or satisfactory reference, will receive prompt at
tention ; and all articles warranted to bo as recommended, or
no charge made.
Nov. 23d. 12-tf.
LATEST NKWS KllOM THE SEAT OP WAR.
THE subscribers having erected a STEAM SAW MILL
in the county of Duplin, N. C, near Strickland's Depot,
are prepared to fill bills of any kind or quality that can be
got out of long leaf pine. They would respectfully solicit a
share of patronage from the public generally.
TAYLOR, LINTON & CO.
Jan. 11th. 19-ly.
IOO AGENTS WASTED
t!OA flA PER
PER MONTH I Hero is a rare chance for
U lOUUU a few young men to make a large salary
without investing a capital.
The above is no "three cent catch penny," or humbug to
introduce Patent Medicines, Books, c.
For an outfit, enclose stamps for return postage. Address
T. S. CARTER, Plaistow, N. H.
Feb. 27, 1857 26-3m
NEGROES WANTED.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS IN MARKET FOU A
number of likely Negroes, MEN AND WOMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS, for which tho highest cash
prices will bo paid.
Tnoso having such property to disposo of will find it to
their advantage to call on the subscriber, at Wilmington.
DAVID J. SOUTHERLAND.
June 27th, 1856. 43-tf
NE J V YORK A D VER TISEMENT.
rANCY AND STAPLE SR7 GOODS
i
EDWARD LAMBERT CO.,
55 Cliambers Street, ami S3 Reacle Strtet,
OPPOSITE THE TAKK.
WILL BE PREPARED, on and after January 1st, to
open their Spring Importations, comprising an ex
tensive and varied assortment of choice, novel and desirable
SILK AND FANCY GOODS, adapted especially to the
wants of first class, North Carolina Merchants, and which
will bo offered at the very lowest market prices.
Jan. 9th. 19-3m
LOOK UP YE DISCONSOLATE.
ANY PERSON who may be suffering with any thing of a
Cancerous nature, will find me at my residence, twelve
miles west of Society Hill, Darlington. South Carolina. If
1 do not effoct a cure, my services and board will be gratuit
ously bestowed. I will attend to any call until the 15th of
June, thence will decline until the 15th September ; my ob
ject is to secure safety to the patient. I reserve tho second
week in March, which time 1 may be found at the Rock
Spring Boarding House, Wilmington, N. C.
J. O. HALE, M. D.
Jan. 16th, 1857. 20-ly
$30 REWARD.
. m . ii ,
ax RUNAWAY from the suDscriDcr, aooui me nrst
. V r T.,1- lnc) - Mnluitn mnn named " iJiLlV.. about
twenty-four years of age, five feet eight inches high,
stout built, has rather a down look. He is supposed
to be lurking in Dog-Wood Neck, All Saints Parish, South
Carolina, where he formerly belonged to Mr. Montgomery.
The above rewnrd will bo paid lor his return to me or his
lodgment in any jail so that 1 can get him. .,
JAMES DARBY.
Wilmington, N. C, Nov. 24th, 1856. 66-4t 13-tf
SIOO REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, about the 1st
inst., our boy JACK, formerly owned by B.
Southerland, Esq., of Wilmington. Said boy left
the cars at Whitehead's Station, on the W. & W.
R. R. He is well known in the neighborhood of couth
Washington, where he has a wife, and is probably lurking.
The above reward will be paid lor his delivery to D. J.
Southerland, in Wilmington, or his confinement in any jail
so we can get him. mtluii I w ,.. & r; eats,
Feb 20 25-2muoo Farmville, Va.
TolttlLL OWNERS AND OTHERST "
H HE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METHOD OF IN
J, forming the public that he continues the Mill-Wright
and M achinist business in their various branches. Founder
ing, Framing, erecting Water or Steam Mills, erecting and
fitting up engines and their necessary machinery, Hotchkiss
water wheels, centre discbarge wheels, Barker's wheels,
over shot wheels or under shot, or breast wheels, or any other
water wheels in use, Circular or upright Saws, Grist Flour
ing Mills, Bolting Reels, Elevators, Smut Machines, Horse
Powers, Corn Crushers, Cotton Gins, Corn Shellers.
On application I will order and erect any of the above
machines or any other in use. 1 have an experience of 13
years and have several experienced workmen in my em
ployment. I am versed in the various improvements.
Those wishing work done in the above line would do well
to give me a call. I return my sincere thanks for the lib
eral patronage received heretofore.
For further information address tho subscriber at Pollocks
ville, Jones county, N. C. D. B. JOHNSON,
Sept. 26th, 1856. (4-ly) - Llill-Wright 4nd Machiniat.
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A WEEKLY NE WSPAPERi-Deyoted toPoIitics,the Markets, Foreign and Domestic
VOL. 13. WILMINGTON, N. C FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH :27,
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c.
JUST RECEI VED. 10,000 lbs. White Lead, Pure, Extra
and No. 1 : 1,000 lbs. Black Lead, in Oil; 1,000 lbs. Ven
etian Red, in Oil ; 1,000 lbs. Yellow Ochre, in Oil ; 2o bbls.
lilake'8 Fire Proof Paint; iu dois. Olivers nasiic x-ains ;
10 bbls. Linseed Oil ; 5 bbls. Lamp Oil ; 5 bbls. Common
Oil; 5 bbls. Machinery Oil; 400 lbs. Chrome Green, Dry
and in Oil; 200 lt Ohrome l mow, ury, ana in uu.
A full assortment of PAINTS always on hand and for sale, ,
wholesale and retail, by
W. H. LIPP1TT,
Nov. 1
Druggist and Chemist.
irw"rv BOXES Window Glass, assorted sites and
I " JU brands, for ale at Manufacturer's prices, by
WM. H. 1TPPITT, Druggist and Chemist.
Window
Glass.
200
OZ. Sulph. Quinine 10 bbls. Epsom Salts :
1 eask
Cr. Tartar : 1 cask Sup. Carb. Snda :
50 lbi. Seid-
liti Mixture ; 10 lbs. Rochelle Salts ; 50 lbs. Gum UpiumJ;
50 lbs. Gum Guaiacum ; 1 bbl. Gum Camphor; 500 Black
Pepper ; 300 Alspice ; 50 lbs. Calomel ; 50 lbs. Nutmegs ; 25
lbs. Iodid Potass ; 50 lbs. Mace ; 10 lbs Sulph. Potass ; 100
lbs. Rhubarb ; 50 lbs. Ipecac.
For sale wholesale and retail, by W. H. LIPPITT,
Feb. 23. J Druggist and Chemist.
OILS! OILS!! Just Received a fresh supply of Lin
seed, Train. Lard, Fish, Elephant, Whale and Sperm
Oils. For sale by W. II. LIPPITT, Druggist and Chemist.
Schools.
NEW FEMALE SEMINARY.
rHE TRUSTEES of the Kenansville Female Seminary,
having erected during the past year a large, elegant
and convenient Building, have now the satisfaction of an
nouncing to the citizens of Duplin and the neighboring coun
ties, that they have succeeded in securing, as principal, the
services of T. Oscar Rogers, Esq., a graduate of the Uni
versity of Virginia; an able scholar, and an experienced and
successful Teacher.
He will be prepared to open the Seminary on Monday 2bth
January, and will be aided by a full corps of assistant Teach
ers, in all the various branches of a thorough Female Edu
cation. .
The rates of Tuition will, in no case, exceed those in sim
ilar Institutions ; and Board may be obtained in private fam
ilies of the first respectability, and in the immediate vicinity
of the Seminary.
Tho subscriber will attend to all applications made pre
vious to the arrival of tho Principal.
The Spring Session of the New Grove Academy, for boy,
of which tho Subscriber is Principal, will also .commence on
tho 26th January. Address.
Rev. JAM ES M . SP HUNT.
Kenansville, Dec. 11th, 1856. 5-tf.
Herald, Spirit of the Age and Newberno Express
copy four times.
General Notices.
WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE VAHU.
THE subscriber having accepted tho agency of several
large establishments at the North, which will furnish
him with no unlimited supply of finished or unfinished for
eign or domestic MARBLE of all qualities, is prepared to fill
all ordcrsfor MONUMENTS AND TOMB-STONES and
every other article in tho lino of the business, at reasonable
rates.
SCULPTURING, LETTERING, or CARVING, execu
ted as well as can be done either North or South.
The best of reference can be given if required.
March 10 1851 27-tf JAMES McLARANAN.
Coach and Carriage Manufactory Clinton, N.
5SCBOLD ROBIN HOOD respectfully informs the
i citizens of Sampson county and public generally,
he. havinsr recentlv been nartiallv burnt out, has rebuilt ;
and his establishment is now in full operation in all its vari
ous branches. Ho is prepared to put up the PATENT
SPRING BUGGY, having pnrchased the rightfor the coun
ty of Sampson; aad hopes by strict attention to business to
merit a share of public patronage. He warrants all his 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. Persous
wishing to buy would do well to call and examine for them
selves, as ho does not intend to be surpassed for style, ele
gance and durability.
J93T REPAIRING done in the neatest manner, at short
notice. tu Mill Ink and Gudgeons, made and warranted
for ten years, for f 10.
Clinton, May 9, 1856 36-tf.
NOTICE.
T HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH ME IN
JL the Hardware Business, in Wilmington, my son C E.
ROBINSON. The business will hereafter be conducted un
der the firm of J. M. ROBINSON & SON.
J. M. ROBINSON.
Wilmington, Jan. 1st, 1856
NOTICE.
ARE HEREBY
A T.E PERSONS
FOREWARNED
frnm tressnaasinsr. in anv manner, on my lands
in
Columbus county, N. C, under the penalty of the law.
Sept. 20, 1S55 -3-tt A. ff. DICKENSON
ROCK SPRING HOTEL..
THE UNDERSIGNED having opened the house
known as the Rock Spring Hotel, proposes keeping a j
trnnd BOARDING HOUSE, for the accommodation !
ot his country menus, wncre iney win ue au uumo u cn
provided for, convenient to the most business part of the
town. The house is being repaired and cleansed, and rooms
furnished with good beds.
linml nrdr must and shall be nreserved. Persons intoxi
. . - . 1 , 1 Ml 1 i. 1 ,1 I
cated will not be admitted, and those who become s5 after
admittance, will be requested to leave.
Oct. 106-6m. GEO. ALDERMAN.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS having now in operation a Steam
Saw and Grist Mills in Wayne County, N. C, about
three miles west of Mount Olive, are prepared to fill all or
ders for anything that can be got out of Long Leaf Pines at
short notice, and hope by strict attention to business, to
merit and receive the patronage of the surrounding public.
The Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Company have
now an opportunity of having their orders for lumber filled
and lumber delivered at Mount Olive without trouble or
delay. II . W. & L. G. GRADY.
Mount Olive, N. C, Dec. 19, 1856. 16-tf.
Qifco THE SUBSCRIBER has on hand, at his Shop
corner Walnut & Water Streets, a general as
sortment of CARRIAGES, of his own manufacture. Which
ho offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, among which
may be found
COACHES, BAROUCHES, ROCKAWAYS, BUGGIES,
WAGONS, &c.
Which will be sold low. Purchasers will find it to their
advantage to call and examine before buying elsewhere.
ReDairinsr done low. at short notice, and in the neatest
manner, for cash only.
iNOV. 1 l-tt. 1;A1; VV ...-?.
STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY .
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING OF 1 HE MED
ical Society of tho State of North Carolina, will be
held in the town of Edenton, at 5 o'clock, P. M., Wednes
day tho 15th of April, 1857.
Delegates, Permanent Members, and the Profession gen
erally are requested to attend.
WILL. GEO. THOMAS, M. D.
Secretary N. C. Med. Soc.
February 2oth, 1857. 26-tm
Wilmington Herald, Raleigh Standard and Register, Tar
boro' Southerner, North Carolina Times, Salisbury Watch
man, Charlotte Democrat and fayettevu
weekly until meeting and send bills to the
. . ... . -. , -
Fayetteville Observer copy
Secretary at Wil-
mington.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his Tr et ot Land in
Johnston County, it lies four miles South of Suiithficld
on Nause River, and contains 1300 acres It is well timbered
with both Oak and Pine, aHd the portion that is cleared is in
fine farming order. There is on the premi es a good dwell
ing and all necessary out houses. The terms of sale will be
half cash, the ballance on time. Persons desirous of pur
chasins, are requested to call on the subscriber who wills how
them the premises. J Oil N SMITH .
March 13tb, 1857 8-2in
CABINET FURNITURE.
SPLENDID ROSEWOOD SETS, oak dining room, ma
hogany and walnut furniture, at the old staud, No. it)
Catharine street, near East Broadway, New York. After a
continuance of thirty-seven years by the subscriber, now
again replenished with a large assortment of the newest and
most approved patterns of good and substantial work, ship
pers aud country dealers will find it to their interest to call.
SOLOMON FANNING.
March 13th, 1S57 28-3 m
NOTICE.
ON Tuesday, the 31st day of March, at the late residence
of Alfred L. Moore, decd, I will expose to sale at public
auction, all the HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FLRNI-
TURE ef said deceased : a laree quantity of STOCK, con
sisting ot HOUSES, CATTLE, HOGS, Uc; FARMING
UTENSIL,, CARTS, WAGGONS, &c; 1,000 BUSH
ELS OF CORN, BACON, LARD, &c Sale will contin
ue from day to day until everything is disposed of. Terms
made known at sale. G. J. MOORE, Adm'r.
Marce 11th, 1857. 156-lt 28 tg .
VALUABLE LAUD t'Olt SALE.
qHE SUBSCRIBER offers !for Eale the place known as
JL the Jacob Matthis plantation, containing four hundred
acres more or less, and on which is a good GRIST MILL
in operation. It lies four miles west ot Strcklandsville, in a
good and healthy neighborhood.
For further particulars, enquire of the subscriber at his
residence ten miles South ot Stricklandsville, or of S. J.
BARDEN at Strioklinsville.
Nov. 28-13-6m. JOHN HUFHAM.
I-VSPBCTOR'S NOTICE.
THE undersigned having been apppointed Inspector of
Naval Stores, to fill the vacancy caused by tho death ot
James I. Bryan, Esq., would be thankful for business in
that line. Office at the Rock Spring Hotel.
Nov. 6. 6m GEO. ALDERMAN.
IN 41 I
General Notices.
UALE1GH PAPER 9I1L.1.S.
Kags Wanted.
BE DELIVERED AT THE RAILROAD STA-
TO
tiu
tions or at my warehouse in Kaleizh, or they will be
taktn from the different etorea in the SUte. Merchants and
others buvinsr rat's will r.lonsft advioc me when thev have u.
quantity on hand, or will send them to their nearest Rail-
road station, as I can still afford to cav the highest price in
cash on delivery from s'oreor at Railroad station, cither in
bank bills, checks or Northern funds.
Reference Cashiers of our Banks in Raleigh, and the prin
cipal North-Carolina and Virginia Merchant-'.
C. W. BENEDICT.
N. B. Constantly on hand paper tuitable for Cotton
Factories and newspaper wrappers. Cotton waste wanted.
C. W. B.
March 20tb,1857 29-6m.
NOTICE.
ON Friday, the 3d day of April, 1 will sell at public sale,
at Long Creek Bridge, on a credit of six months, a NE
GRO MAN, HANDY, about 27 years old, the property of
the late Stephen Costin.
THOS. II. WILLIAMS, Adnir.
March 13, 1S57. . 2S-ts-
I lAKE-li AKItlV Al.S
PER SCHR. DAVID FAUST, from Philadelphia:
40 Boxes Adamantine Candles ;
30 half" " " Low for ca:-h at
March 20 GEO. H. KELLEY & BRO'S.
FLOUR! KLOl'U!!
BARUEL Fayetteville Sup Flour;
20 " Family do.
30
20 bags Holt's Family Extra do. Low for caeh, at
March 20 GEO. II. KELLEV & BKO'S.
300 ACmNTS WANTEO. 300
B1
USINESS EASY, USEFUL, AND HONORABLE.
Salary one hundred dollars per month. Oapital requir
ed, Five Dollars. For particulars, enclose Postage Stamp,
and address A. B. M ARTYN, Plaistow, N. II.
March 20th, 1857 29-10t
STATE OK NORTH CAROLINA, COUNT V OK
NEW HANOVER.
Mary J. Newton, by Guardian) Petition to sell land
John T. Newton, and others. $ In Equity.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Court ot Equity of said
County, made in this cause, 1 shall offer for sale to the
highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, at 11 o'
clock, A. M., oH Saturday, the 11th day of April next, a
tract or parcel of land, situated, lyirg and being on the East
side of Moore's Creek, in the County of New Hanover, ad
joining the lands ef B. R. Newkirk, Charles B. McAllister
and others, containing Two Hundred and Twenty-nine
Acres.
The terms of sale will be a ciedit of six months, and bond
with approved security required of the purchaser.
Given under my nand, at omce, tms istn uay oi rviaren,
1857. 29-tsJ O. P. MEARES, C. & M
E.
STATE OK NORTH CAROLINA.
Duplin County.
Cowr of.l'kus and Quarter Sessions January Term, IS57.
Jacob Cole, Joseph Cole, Bazil M. Cole, and others, Heirs
at Law of Robert Cole, dee'd., vs. Gibson Sloan, Admin
istrator, and Richard Swinson, and Ann. his wife.
PETITION FOR ACCOUNT AND DISTRIBUTION OF
PERSONAL ESTATE.
IT APPEARING to the satisfaction of the Court, that
Richard Swinson and Ann Swinson, t wo of the defendants
in this case, are not residents of this State, it is therefore
ordered that publication be made in the Wilmington Jour
nal, a newspaper published in the town of Wilmington, la
this State, for six successive weeks, notifying the uid defend
ants to appear at the next terra of thi Court, to be held in
the Court House, at Kenansville, on the third Monday in
April next, then and there to plead, answer or demur to said
petition, otherwise judgment will be taken pro confesso, and
the same will be heard exjarte, us to them.
Witness John J. Whitehead, Clerk of our said Court, at
office, the 3d Monday in January, and in the eighty-first
year of independence, A. D , 1bo7.
March (. -7-bt. JOHN J. WHITEHEAD, C lerk.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,)
Duplin County. j
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions January Term,isi)l
Bazil M. Cole, Joseph Cole, and others, Heirs at Law of
Robert Cole, dec"d., vs. Jacob Colo, AduTr., Richard Swii
son. and Ann Swinson, his wife.
PETITION TO ACCOUNT AND DISSR1BUTE PER
SONAL ES'lATE.
IT ABPEARING to the satisfaction of the Court, that
Richard Swinson, and Ann, his wife, two of the defend
ants in this case, are non-residents of this State, it is there
fore ordered that publication bo mado in the Wilmington
Journal, a newspaper published in tho town of Wilmington,
for six consecutive weeks, notifying said defendants to be
and appear at the next term ot said Court, to be held in the
Court House, at Kenansville, on the third Monday in April
next, then and the.e to plead, answer or demur to said peti
tion, otherwise the same will be heard tx parte as to them.
Witness John J. Whitehead, Clerk of our said Court, at
office, the 3d Monday in January, and the eighty-first year
of our Independence, A. D., 1857.
March 6 27-6t. JOHN J. WHITEHEAD, Clerk.
STATE OE NORTH CAROLINA.?
New Hanover County. $
TT 711EREAS, complaint upon oath has this day heen made
W to us, two of the Justices of the Peace for the State
and County aforosaid, by P. M. Walker, of the said Coun
ty, that a certain male slave belonging to him, named BOB,
aged about twenty-eight years, six feet high, and black,
formerly belonging to M C. Nixon, ha3 absented himself
from his said master's service, and is supposed to be lurking
about this County committing acts of fdlony and other mis
deeds: These are, thorefore, ia the name of the State,
aforesaid, to command the said slave forthwith to return home
to his 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 BOB does not return home and
surrender himself immediately after tho publication ot these
presents, that any person may kill and destroy the said slave,
by such means as he or they may think fit, without accusa
tion 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 31st day of March,
1S56. W. N. PEDEN, Seal.
JAS. T. MILLER, Seal.
SlOO REWARD
Will be ziven for sufficient evidence to convict any white
person of harboring said negro; thirty dollars for him if
taken alive, r fifty dollars for his head. He has a wile at
Mr. Wm. Hansley's, Sr.; is a son of Old Sam Nixon, and
has two brothers in Town, one of whom (John Nixon) is a
stevedore, who may endeavor to get him off. Captains of
vessels are requested to bo on the look out lor him.
P. ivl. WALKER.
Wilmington, N. C, March 31st, 1S56 177-3t 3l-tf
Eawly Potatoes How to Raise. Take a box or barrel
(a broad box is best,) and cover the bottom with equal of
stable manure and earth, upon wnicn place tne potatoes two
(r thre inches anart and cover witnsix mcnes ot tbe com
post. Proceed in this manner until the box or the barrel is
filled. Next dig out a space in the side of your manure or
compost heap which is fermenting with a moderate heat and
insert the box and cover with the manure. The warmth
will be surfficent to start tho potatoes, and it is possible too
much so, in which c;isc remove the manure from the top, and
tv-iitfr if too drv. This will send out a mass of root swhich
will so adhere to the compost in which they arc planted that
when the land is prepared, and the temperature will warrant
' Till L L 1 LI t 1 11 L lit; VUvll 1VUUU sv - vw t, u x. v i vtmv
, I"," nH t Jj nr.td with ense and safetv. rsnAciallv if
" fa.,, :..i i... J.a v
the whole mass is previously wet. Potatoes started by this
method will be from two to three weeks calier than those plant
ed in the ordinary manure. -American Agrwulturnt , Marrii.
Mutton vs. Pokk. Physicians reccommend mutton as
the most wholesome meat the easiest digested, and best
suited to invalids, while pork, as every body knows, is the
most unwholesome flesh eaten. In England niutton is a
favorite dish, and we apprehend it is in this, ratherthanto
roast beet , that the Englishman owes his robust health and
ro.-y complexion. Our people eat too much pork, and too lit
tle mutton. And yet, as a ooUmporary well remarks, "mut
ton can be produced pound for pound at lecs than half the
price of pork; yields more nourirhment when eaten, and keep
ing sheep dees not exhaust a farm to the extent feeding hogs
does. Sheep can be kept during the winter on hay and tur
nips, or mangle wurtzel, or sugar beet, while hogs will not
do without at least some corn.' We would liko to see in
the papers fewer accounts of big pigs and more fat sheep.
Portland Transcript.
Clrioi s German Proverbs. Women have long hair and
short wits.
There is but one bad wire in the world, but every one thinks
that he has her.
A woman spills more with her thimble than the man can
draw with a bucket.
A woman always keeps secret what the dont know.
Rich wives make poor children.
There are only two good womn in the world ; the one is
dead, and the other is not to be found.
Echo in the woods, rainbow in the sky,
And woman's beauty, soon pass by by.
Homj-ilt.
Wo learn that on Saturday cvcniDg last, a Mr. Thomas
June:1, of Marlboro' District, came to nis death from a gun-s-bot
wound kflieted by Jhoroughgood Stubbs, also t" the
sama district. Family discord wan the cause f the ieurlul
deed. The fact- of the case will be investigated by the prop
er tribunal to which they rightfully belong. L'h.ia w Ga
zette, Ii inst.
How to Sfeu. SiEE-.-Barlingame, in his speech at Rome,
in favor of O. B- Matteson, last tail, said ho anew me
1 " Oneida Representative" wellthat he had a stiff" back
bone" a backbone ot steei, ana ran au m war
Burlingame was right, as the report f the Investigation
Committee shows. We want to know, however, up this way,
how Mr. B. wishes that word Heel" spelled 1lRcmu
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News, Agriculture, Commerce, and General
From the Washington Union.
The Nxt Ilou of Repreaci.tatlvca.
1 he iirjTcssion t rroneoualy prevails, lo ouie ex
ten1, that the democracy have already chosen a suffi
cient Dum!er of members to insure a majority in the
next House of Rcpresentalives. That Mich a result
is most desirable, :md that it is the duty c f our friends
to sustain the Pteidenl -of their choice by a working
majority in Congress cannot he denied. The Senate
is with us, and the Houe "vill be, if, in the elections
yet lo be held, all minor considerations are thrown
asid, ard the true inleresis of the country are kept
steadily in view. The election of Mr. Buchanan was
an unequivocal triumph ot trutli over error, of reason
over fanaticism, and gave nSturance of stability and
permanency to the Union. It was not, as some idly
as.-erted, a " truce" or a " respite ;" but a solid, sub
stantial victory, givins peace and repofe to the coun
tiy, the benefits of which will be enduring, if those
who achieved it u take no nep backward," The vic
tory, however, will not be complete, unless the dem
ocratic party finish the work so nobly begun, and
send a maioritv of eood and true men lo the House
of Ri jnesentatiTcp That ibis may be done, we have j
no doubt. Energy and determination, with haimo- j
ny of action, will put success beyond peradventure. j
It is certainly of ti e first importance that this great
good should be accomplished, for upon it in some
measure depend the usefulness and success of a dem
ocratic administration. With an opposition majori
ty in the House of Representatives, the policy of the
administration will be balked and hampered : and
well disposed as such a mnjority may be. it has the
power, nevertheless, to check mate, to cripple, and
defeat. The responsibility of the government is then
upon us, without the power to discharge the trust
with fideliiy and exactness. Give the democratic par
ly, on the other hand, full control in Congress, and
all they have promised, and all the country expects,
will be fulfilled, in a wise, conservative, beneficent
public policy. We shall rt ap theu the full benefit of
a well-regulated government ample revenues, with
just and economical expenditurts; healthful trade and
growing commerce ; useful improvements, vigorous
industry, nrid prosperous mechanics; domestic tran
quility, peace with all nations, and " entangling al
liances with rone."
That our friends i ir the States where elections are
yet to be held may fully understand how much must
be done to give the Democracy the next House, we
present two tables. The first classifies the members
elect, politically, and the second 6tates the relative
strength of the Democrats and their opponents in the
delegations as they were returned to the last Con
gress :
Members vf the Tliii ly-fifth ungress ahead v elected.
Democrats. Opposition.
ivlains b
New Hampshire 3
Vermont 3
Massaehusetts 11
New York 12 21
New Jersey 3 2
Pennsylvania 15 10
Delaware 1
South Carolina tf
Ohio 8 13
Indiana 6 5
Illinois 5 4
Alissouri 3 3
Arkansas 2
Michigan 4
Florida
Iowa
Wisconsin . .
California. ..
3
64 90
One vacancy, caused by the resignation of James S.
Green, subsequently elected to the Senate. Francis P. Blair,
who was elected as a democrat, is generally classed with the
opposition, because of his well-known views on the slavery
question.
Political Complexion of the Delegations of States in the
Thirty-fourth Congress, in which elections are yet io be
held.
Democrats Opposition.
Rhode Island 2
Connecticut 4
Maryland 2 4
Virginia 12 1
North Carolina 5 3
Georgia 6...
2
2
1
1
6
Alabama 5...
Mississippi 4...
Louisiana 3...
Kentucky 4.
Tennessc 5 5
Texas ,
. 1..
17
. 1
. 1
33
Missouri.
Members clc
.64.
.yo
Members of 34th Congre?? 47 : .. .33
111 123
111
Whole naniber 234
!t will thus he 8ee:i that to secure a majority of
ibe H0116P, 1 18 members, the democrats muat gam
seven members over their strength in the last House
in the States named in our sreond inble. Political
calculations arc not always of a icliable character ;
but still, with the light furnished by the presidential
election, we think an estimate may lie made which
actual results will, in the main, justify.
Commencing with c-ne ei.ie of the House, we are
quite confident tl at the democrats will gain mem
bers in the following States : One member in Vir
ginia, one in Alabama, one in Mississippi, two in
Kentucky, one in Tennessee, one in 'IVxas, and oiie
in Mi680Ui a gain in all of eight. Each of ihedis
tricts claimed gave a decisive majority for Mr Bu
chanan, and can and should do as well again. Be
sides these gains, we should gain two in North Car
olina, one in Georgia, and. on3 in Tennessee. Mr.
Buchanan carrie-i both of the North Carolina claimed
districts by handsome mnjorities, and 1 he Georgia
and Tenneaeee districts by a few votes only. If our
friends put forward their best men they may secure
two of the four,i not the four, districts w e have
indicated. There is, then, a strong probability that
we shall gain ten, perhaps twelve, mcmhers in the
elec ions which are to come offdu:iDg the next sum
mer and autumn. This probability may be made
morally certain by. the ui ited, energetic, untiring
action of the domocratic pariy everywhere. Should
discontent, distrust, or jealousy, even measurably
prevail, the prospect now so aua: icious will be blast
ed, the battle lost, and with it the honor of the dem
ocratic party, if not the hopes of the country. We
beseech our friends, for the sake of the cause, to be
stir themselves in lime, to know no ease or respite
from duty, and to fink all personal preferences and
personal en is until the victory is won whereby .dem
ocratic power in the government shall he complete.
far we have spoken of the probable j;ains for
the democrats, to which some of our friends add a
gain of one in Connecticut in the place of Mr. Wood
ruff, who ouhl to he beaten. We must now see
where there i danger oi loss. Id Maryland Mr.
Buchanan carried but one congressional district, Mr.
Bowie's. Mr. Stewart's district gave Mr. Fillmore a
majority of 272 votes, yet we think it may be, and
ought to be, redeemed." If it be not redeemed,
shall lose one member in Maryland ; but a contin
gency so mortifying we do not look tor with such a
standard-bearer in the field as Mr. Stewart earnest,
eloquent, and unwavering in the advocacy of the
popular cause. As an offset to this, however, .the
democrats should endeavor to secure the member
from the Alleghany district represented by Mr. Hoff
man. 1 hey were only beaten 157 votes at the pres
idential election, and with the right candidate and
perfect union they can overcome .the odds against
them. '
Ve have now gone over the whole field,, with a
view to show our Jrieiids the work to be dune. The
rest is with them; they have it in their pnver
to secure a reliable democratic majority in the . 1 use
of Representatives. If tbey fail, the failure will re
suit fiom culpable neglect, an ! produce irreparable
mischief. The brunt of the battla is with the dem
ocracy of Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, North
Carolina, and Alabama. They can either save or
sacrifice, and with them, bold, unselfish, and true,
whenever principle. "are' at stake or duty points th
way, there is safely and success.' We hare an abi
ding faith that they will bear aloft our good old ban-
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NO. 30.
ner once more in triumph : and that Virginia, Geor-1
gia, Mississippi, Louisiana, jexas, ana insouii vrm
contribute their vo:ce to swell the geneial rej )iciog.
The North has done well better than was anticipa
ted and promises more for the fiflure. The South
has never failed; let the South stand firm now. Let
the South vote for members of Congress u the South
voted in November last, and all will be well.
The New Agitation.
The agitation which the uneasy spirits at the
N01 th are endeavoring now to create, is not directed
against the President or the administration, but
against the Supreme Judicial Court and the constitu
tion. When the election was over in November last,
the 6udden quiet which pervaded the public mind on
the. subject of slavery attracted universal atteniion.
The people, of all parties acquiesced gracefully in a
result which, although it had not been desired by a
part of them, yet promised, they knew, a sale and
prosperous management of the government for the
next four years. There was general confidence in
Mr. Buchanan's ability and rxperience and .patriot
ism, even among those who doubted the wisdom of
his political principles, and hence thev could not
deplore as a calamity his elevation to the presiden
tial omce. Apart from this consideration, too, there
were many who voted for Col. Fremont who did so
reluctantly, and with a vague apprehension that iiis-
oraer and miscniel might follow his success, and to
this class of persons his defeat was hardly felt as an
unwelcome occurrence, but rather as a relief from
unpleasant fears. Beyond, therefore, the ordinary
acquiescence of our countrymen in the result of a
1 . - .
presidential election, we think that the news of Mr.
Buchanan's success was received, for the most part,
throughout the Union, without serious complaint.
This confidence of the people continued with him,
moreover, from his election to his inauguration, and
on the 4th of March the disposition of the country
10 give nia administration a lair ana nonest trial was
beyond dispute. He took his oath of office amidst
the good wishes of thousands upon thousands of
spectators, and hia Inaugural Address was received
with marked satisfaction in all sections of the repub
lic. Its tone and spirit were admitted to be admirable,
and its important topics were discussed with a
frankness, a clearness, and a simplicity which won
universal approval. " Aftei reading it," said a con
temporary, " one feels as if he had been with a fa
ther, who had placed his hand gently on the head of
his son, and spoken words of kindness, encourage
ment and protection." The Inaugural was followed
by an announcement of the new cabinet, and who
could complain of the distinguished men whom the
President had called around him 1 Residents of dif
ferent sections of the country, they were thus quali
fied to represent various interests and various views
of public policy, and yet they were recognized as
eminently free from those excesses of opinion which
might prevent their cordial concurrence in the prac
tical duties of government. The first cabinet of
Washington had two members from Massachu
setts, and two from Virginia, with a Secretary
of the tieasury from New York. The cabinet
has been but slightly increased in numbers sii ce
that time, but every member now represents not a
State only, but a cluster of Sia cs. General Cass (for
example) stands for the N with west, whose early
settlements are within his memory, and whose won
drous growth in population and wealth and power he
has personally witnessed; while Mr. Toucev repre
sents New England, and Judge Black the middle
States, leaving ihe South and Southwest most ade
quately represented, alike in its Atlantic, its gulf,
and its river portions, by Messis. Cobb and Thompson,
and Floyd and Brown. The great requisites of a
cabinet, such as high character, just opinions, experi
ence in affairs, and general unity of sentiment, are
happily combined in the cabinet of President Buch
anan, all of whose members have filled important
stations in public life, and five of whom have held
the gubernatorial i ffice. It was not strange, there
fore, that the cabii.et, like ihe Inaugural, should
have met wi:h general fnror through the country.
The administration of President Buchai-an was
thus surrounded in the beginning with the most
clear and marked manifestations of the public confi
dence in it future career, and its progress, we be
lieve, and its success, will justify the expectations of
its friends. A clamor has been attempted lo be rais
ed with reference to a late decision of the Supreme
Court; but this is a matter outside of the adminis
tration, and over which, of course, the President
could have no control. He is bound, a other men
are, to respect the authority of the highest judicial
tribunal known lo our system of government, and in
this July he will not be wanting; but when wild
and reckless agitators make war upon that authority,
they should remember thn' they do not thus attuck a
I'. vi a 1 icMui-iu or ;n administration, out one
or me most important Drenches ot their government.
The spectacle presented by mch n attack is of
a most extraordinary character In the ordinary
course of affairs, a ca?e arises between litigating par
ties which requites ti e adjudication of the Supreme
Court. I he court cannot refuse to pe.foim the du
ties lor which it was established, and after ;i careful
snd protracted investigation, its decision is made
known. This decision happens to be in conflict with
some favorite theories of nor:hern politicians; and
tience these politicians make a loud outcry against it,
anil denounce its authors in the celectest phrases of
ribald vituperation. Usually, when a l.ih authority
den its a prevalent theory, ihe theory is regarded
with suspicion in consequence of such denial; but
northern agitators reverse this rule, and, regarding
their own judgments as infallible, treat with con
tempt all who differ frc ui them, no matter how lofty
their position, or how respeciabl their learning, cr
how great their ability, or ho.v pure ther character. It
is deeply to be regretted that the avenue- to the pub
lic mind are so extensively occupied by men and
journals who are thus obstinate in extreme opinions,
.i.L. a i 1
uiiu iilua uippani in denunciatory language. Wiien
a poiitical sentiment is found in conflict with the con
stitution, a good citizen will feel bound to sunet der
it ; and when a moral sentiment & contradicted by
the Bible, every right-minded man will cling to the
Bible, and let go the sentiment. But the race of
self styled reformers who now make war upon society
are governed by motives very different from these.
Instead of trying their morality by the Scriptures,
they try the Scriptures by the wretched standard of
their feeble morality, and seem quite ready to set
aside the Apostles and the Prophets when the Apos
tles and the Prophets do not sustain their views.
In the same way the constitution is held 16 be a
"covenant with hell" if it recognises ideas which
they regard erroneous, and the government, in their
view, is not worth preserving unless it can be mide
an agent for their special purposes. Most unfortu
nate lor the country is it, we repeat, that men cf this
description have possession of so many avenues to
the public mind ; lor w hen our fe'.low-ciiizens cease
generally to havefaiih in the valueof our institutions,
a great and inetiievable movement has been made
towards their complete overthrow. Yet there are
many healthy indications at this time which are cal
culated to inspire confidence in the perpetuity of our
government. We have refeiie.1 ahcady 10 the favor
able manner in which the administration has been
received at its first orgaidzat.on ; and although it is
painful to witness in any quarter such attack upon
the Supreme Court as make infamous some of the
republican journals, yet we do-not believe thai mch
attacks can be read with Iavor, or even toleration, by
the great masses of the country. It will be worth
while, in another article, to point out how strongly
inconsistent is this war upon the Supreme Court with
all the o:d views and opinions upon that subject of
ihe northern mind .
The Ilecent Railroad Accident In Canada.
Toronto, March 14. Many additional bodies
have teen recovered. The total number recovered
amounts to $7. A jury . of. inquest had commenced
an investigation into the cause vi the accident. Ar
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Gen. Houston's Prescription ' to ' av rB0Ri!w
Among tne guests at the St. -Nicholas r!urin1he Dast
wee, was Gen, Sam., Houston, of Texas.: funeral
n-eoV -it. o - u . i - '
Houston is, as all his acquaintances well knoW- fond
of mirth and fun, and in hort- a what. Doesticks
would call a P. B. perfect brick. The Geo., how
ever, entertained an intense hatred" for ' that species
of human beings called " bores.1' 'One of these gen
'ry, a good natured but soft headed chap, a regular
button-holder, cornered bim the other day at his hotel.
He had managed ti be introduced to him by a gen
tleman the day previous. ' '
" General," said the bore, after he had bothered
Mr. Houston out of all patience, I wish you would
do me one more iavor. A man of your eminence is
so competent." . ' ;
" Well, what is it '?" inquired Mr. Houston, rather
curtly. . ,
'! Well, you see, Mr. Houston, you are., such an
eminent man, such a'
" Never mind that ; what do you want to know 1"
" Excuse me, but a person of your abilities and
distinction most be aware"- - s.''
"I am somewhat in haste," interrupted ihe badger
ed senator "pray come to the point at once."
"Well, then, give me the'secret of your success in
life, how you rose in position as you hae done."
"Ah ! but that wouldn't benefit you any. I can
tell you how you can rise in the world if you wish."
" That's just it," was the reply "just what I was
trying to get at " ' "
u Well, sir, I' l tell you. Undertake to approach
a soie-heded bull with a red scarf on your neck. Vll
guarantee your upward progress immediately on the
completion of the experiment." . '
The button ho'der col!apsed, shoved his hat on his
head and walked sorrowfully away, while a cluster
of gentlemen near by, wi.o had overheard the conver
sation, fairly screamed with laughter.
A Good One. Dr. Magoon, recently in a leoture
on " Mind your Business," fells the following good
one '."-. : :
A young man went from New York to the West,
where he commenced business on his own account,
and married. His friends in the oity were interested
in his welfare, and when a merchant was about to
journey to the place where the young man had loca
ted, he was requested to visit the emigrant, and as
certain how tie lived, wht sort of a wife he had
chosen, his prospects, kc. Accordingly the New
) Yorker ascertained the residence of his young friend,
and called upon him quite early in the morning. He
found him in a small neat cottage, and just taking
his breakfast. The introduction ot the New Yorker
to nis wne was quite on hand and unceremonious,
and he was requested to e seated, and partake of the
morning meal. The young wife had prepared the
steak, biscuit and coffee with her own hands, and for
a table had used her kneading board, over which a
napkin was spread, and th " board " placed on her
lap. The New Yorker declined a seat at the table,
and took his leave. On making his report to hia
Ne'w York friends as to how he found his young
friend livirfg, he described the style as " magnificent,"
and for explanation of the superlative, he said, that
were he the owner of that young man's furniture, ho
would not take ten thousand dollars for the legs of
his table !
Ireland at Home. Sea rtity of Crtme.While, in
England, there are in London mass meetings f the
unemployed workmen, in Ireland there is employ
ment for all, and good wages. And, while in Eng
land the grand question is, what to do with criminals,
in Ireland there is such a diminution of criminality
that the Banner of Ulster has an article headed
" Scarcity of Criminality in Ireland." There have
been many scarcities in the days of our fathers; but
this would have appeared a very improbable ono
had any person prophesied it to them. "Yet,"
says the Banner, " truth must be told ; Ireland
is at present almost destitute of crime. County
jails are desolate for want of inmates; turn
keys go about moping as if fearing that their occu
pation's gone, and the Market for offenders seems
hardly able to ;neet the most ordinary demand for
the raw material of criminals. What will our half
brother, John Bull think of all this 1 Or were is that
rubicund personage to find food for grumbling at these
horrid Irish 1 Dublin Letter to Phil. Amer.
The First Reception. Tho cnacious apartments of the
Executive Mans ion were filled on h riday evening with a dense
crowd of ladies and gentlemen, who were individually pre
sented by Mashal Hoover to President Buchanan, and cor
dially received. Miss Lane, a neice of tho President, who
will dispense tho hospitalit' of tho Executive Mansion, also
received the salutations of tho throng, and those present of
tho gentlemen who compose the new Cabinet were warmly
congratulated by their numerous friends. IVominent among
tho distinguished citizens was ex-President Pirce, who wag
no less an object of respectful attention than when, but a few
days since, heiwas "at home" in the brilliant saloons.
Well has a distinguished writer, in contrasting our system
of government with that of the powers of th Old world,
dwelt upon tho simplicity of theso Executive receptions, as
compared with tho ceremonials of tho most petty German
courts. The Gaudy equipages and bedizened servants, tho
splendidly uniformed soldiery, the prescribed costumes and
formal announcements by liveried . officialsso novel to a
transatlantic spectator all are wanting here. Yet no court
in Christendom can present such a variety of character, of
intellect, or of costume, as was seen in tho "East Room" on
Friday evening, forming a human panorama which, no lim
ner ca;i adequately reflect, as the varied tide of humanity cir
cle peacefully around, and quiety dispersed when the band
struck up tho well known signal Union. . , .
'"Power or the Himan EiE.Georgt Pitt, afterwards
Lord Rivers, declared that ho could tame the most furious
animal by looking at it steadily. Lord Spenoo said, WelI,
there is a mastili ia the court yard her which it the terror
of the neighborhood, will you try your power on him 1" Pitt
agreed to do so, and the company descended to the court
yard. Servant held mastiff by a chain. . Pitt knelt down a
short distance from the animal, and ttared him sternly intb
face. They all shuddered. At a signal given, the mastiff
was let loose, and rushed furiously towards Pitt, then sud
denly checked hisface, seemed confounded, and lerping ov
er Pitt's head, ran away, and was not seen for many hours
after. During one of my visits to Italy, while I was walk
ing a little before my carriage on the road not far from Vien
na, i perceived two Huge dogs bounding towards me. I recol
lected what Pitt hai done, and trembling from head to foot. I
ye. uuu reiiuuon enougnt to stand quite still ana eye them
with a fixed look. 'J hey gradually relaxed their speed from
a gallop to a trot, came up to me stopped for a moment and
went back again. Rogers' Table Talk. .
Something new was learned by the engineers who had
charge of the first locomotive run upon the railroad in Chili,
feouih America. This was, that there is water whose boiling
is quite as much a process of making stone as one of frenera
ting steam. They were astonuhed to observe the difficulty
of getting up steam, within a week after the engine was put
upon the road. The machine soon became nearly useless.-
On examining, a deep deposits ot stone, hard enough on its
lower side to scratch glass, was discovered upon the side and
bottom ot the boiler and around its place. Te.-ts, chemically
applied, showed that it was composed of magnesia, carbonate
of lime, and earthy matter ; and subsequent observation pro
ved that the water of the country deposited this substance
in steam boilers, at the rate of a quarter of inch a week.
Distilled 8ea-water had to be substiuuted.
The Office Seekers. President Buchanan is said to be
overwhelmed by the importunities f ctowdaof office seekers.
A letter writer remarks: .
This thing of crowding in upon the very limited time of
the President, and when it is chiefly trken up by the Cabinet
consolations upon paramount fctate questions, Is not accor
ding to etiquette or generosity. If it continues much longer,
unless he is posBed of the Etronrest constitution, it must in
evitably break bio. down, for no man can stand such a pres
sure. I herd the President say on Saturday last that be
hadn't time to say his proyers, and thank God that the next
day would be the Sabbath, when he would hare a day of lest,
on which to recruit his shatterd haalth. ,
. Pasther is Sumter -r-Te Lrviugrton Democrat gives an
interesting account of the killing of a large panther, ia Sum
ter county, by Mr. M. G. Mays, assisted by his negro boy
Kayfort. The animal was slain near the Tombigbeee River,
within a mile of Bluffporr. He weighed 108 pounds, and his
extreme length wa ibt feet. " This panther was first dis
covered by a negro, who, having lain down ud taken a nap
after the fatigue of a rabbit hunt, was surprise- to find, on
awaking, pair of very ferocious eyes glaring upon him.
He made war with h i axe and dog, on the animal, which
finally retreated to a tree, when the boy's master came up
and killed him. . .; ' -
S-ves Gonto South. The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail of
Monday, 9th instant, says : "For tho last week or two the
number of slaves carried by the Alabama boats down the
river, for New Orleans, has been large .beyond all precedent.
These negroes come over railroad, mainly from Virginia and
North Carolina.' ". 1 '
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