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EEPUBLICAN AND PATRIOT-
rU BUSHED ETEST TUCBSDAT MOEMXG. BT
BOBINSON & GTJLICK,
. Editor and Proprietor. :
Tekm or SrBSCRimox.--Tic0 DUar jxx year in
advance; if uotpiid ttrMlvinadvace,o dojjaw
and fifty coat ; aud thrca dolLua if payment, be dtfa ed
longer than tlx month. ? ... , . ' , T
RTiaxa.AdTerUmcnl wjll be inserted at the
' rat of one dollar per sq-e of fittoea linci or le, for
th7 Sri iasrtion, aid twaty five ccaU for each socceod-
rT AdrortiBeoionH ..otua oe roar j
lrinto: da ired, otherwise they will be contmucd
until nJerei flat and chargv 'af conlingly.
Favorable coat.-acU will be made with adverti-
WKi.id JadicUldvertinWni
lxsthl-?ad thirty-thrc aad oacliurd per ceat. higher
than the foregoing rate. ' . '
t-ZT 411 L-ttcrJ and CmmonieaUoas on bonne con
ictS wixhUB uMi4i-wnt,m--tbe addreed to the
rop.ietow:
1. DISOSWAY,
DltUGS MEIUCINES.;
Paints, Oilsr liye-5tuns,
LEWIS & B. "WHITFIELD,
DEALERS IX
GXOCEUniJIATlDW'ARE, STAPLE AND
.'rATffCJT GOODS,,
raoDiXE b oght and sold.
WHITS HALL, N. C. Apr. 3, ly
JOSHUA SL.OTTSB,
.GROCERIES, HARDWARE, STAPLE AND
Eancy Goods.-
' PRODUCE B-IDGflT AND SOLD.
1 SSOW.HHX, Aor. 3, ly
iivrcn & BUHBAXK,
tioleUle axi betail uealeus tx
Tobacco, Solars, and Sauff,
Front Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C. Mr. 13, ly
r TJ0SEPII It. BLOSSOM,
C02IMIS3IOII MERCHANT,
WILMINGTON, N. C
AND AGENT OF TUE MUTCAL BtXEFIT LIFE'
IXjCUANCE COaPAXY OF V JEI1SEY.
CAPITAL OVER. $1 ,o:X),000.
i fv lv Lncements made on consign-
nents to me, or to ny frienl in New York.
Oct. -24, 185).
iy
C. XaLrBRS,
MAWFACTCBER AXD DEALER IX
II ATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS,
Aal Walking Canss of every Doicription, :
1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
North Slk Mirket Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
N. B. Country Merchants suiplicd at NeW York
wli ifiut firii?i4. . - -j
J OS H PII U. FLAN NEK,
Gonoral Cominission - Merchant,
WILMINGTON N. C.
Liberal cash,alvanaes make on consignments for
ule or shipment. Ar S'J ly
A. MABTIX, M' OXLY.
MARTIN & CRONLY,
Auction & Commission Merchants,
WILMINGTON. N. C. Jul. 15, ly
J. D. LOVE,
DEALER IX.
CABINET FURNITURE,
Bediteads, Chairs, Mattresses, &.C.,
ROCIC SPRING, WILMINGTON, N. C.
July 15, 1850. ' 1y
WILKINSON & E3LEE,
CASH DEALERS IX
Confectionary, Fruits, Nut3, Toys, Fancy Articles,
Pe.-fujaery, Soaps, Segars, &c,
WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL,
Market Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C. Mr. 13, ly
WASHINGTON & LaFAYETTE
HOTEL,
DAVID THALLY, Proprietor.
OrrOSITE CAPE FEAR BANK,
Front Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C. Mr. 13, 1
J. lUT. ROBINSON,
IJirOCTER AXD DEALER IX
Hardware, Iron, Stoves, Nails, &c,
Frontst., 3 Jr S mth of Market Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C. Apr. 3, ly
SCOTT & BALDWIN,
' DEALERS IX
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING,
Market Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C. Apr. 3, ly
REGULAR PACKET FOR N. YORK.
r IMIK fast siiling copper-fastened Schooner Alon
JL to. B'Uiver. M ister, will sail regularly once a
month for Xew York. For freight or passage, hav
' I ujr good accommodation, apply to
G. W, TAYLOR,
Derercux Buildings
New-Bcrne, Feb. 4 1 tr
BLiSIlFlELD 8c WEST,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBER OF
SILK .AND FANCY GOODS
Sim wis Laces, Ribbons, Vfcc.
Kc. SO Cedar Street,
XCAR BROADWAY,
jiuon 3IACNAIR. - NEW -TORS
JAMES I. McDOTJGALD,
. WILMINGTON, N. U.
AGENT for the sale of all kinds of Countrt Pro
vvcb os CoMMisstox. Prompt attention will
be 'iven and quick returns made to all who entrust
their business to him. Honett Dealing has always
been and ever" shall be his motto. " Give me a trial.
Ware Rooaw No. 3, London's Building,
ormerly occupied by J. & D. McRae. -,
lie expects order from the up country for Corn
and Bacon.
- Tlie sale of Turpentine, Spirit indRcsin will
alo be attended to,
Oct.2iUi. i85a , ij
BOABDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
xewbeks; 31. c
VERINA S. MOORE, Principal nd Teacher of
. English. " ' ! '
A. BAUDRY, Teacher of French.
J. F. IIANFF, ' Musiek.
THE Thirteenth Session of this School -will coru
, mence on the 1st of October, 1851. ; "The num
ber of pupiU is limited to forty. Terms made
known on applicatian to the Priucipal.or in "her Ab
sence to the Rev. D. Stratton, John Blackwell Eeq
Wm. G. Bryan, Esq., orio the Post Master, W. IL
Harvey, Esq., Newbern, N. C.
August 6th, 1851. U tf.-l ocL
THE Subscriber having recently returned from
the North where he has perfected his arrange
ments for his future purchases, which will be made
invariably for cosh the advantages oi Tvmcu n
wHTbe able to extend to his eustomerB, bcgS W
turn his sincere thanks to the citizens of the town
and surrounding counties for their very libeml, con
tinued,' and increasing patronage, and to assrre
them that no pains will be spared on his part to
merit its continuance. His stock embraces every
article, whether legitimate or proprietary, usually
kept by a UrusKst, besides many others not strict
ly in that line. L DISOSWAY.
New-Berne July 22nd 1851 , 12
GORGE BISHOP,
CABINETMAKER
AND
UNDERTAKER,
V1DPIK KTBEET, A FEW DOORS SOUTH OF lllE COURT-nOUSE.
JT EEre constantly on hand an assortment of Fur
V niture. Malioany, Cherry, Walnut, Poplar,
White and Yellow Pine Lumber. Repairing of ev
ery description executed at the shortest notice by
Mb. Puabaou Lewis, a well known and exinirienced
workman.
SASH AND BLINDS MADE TO ORDER.
Tiiilnirta.liUr. llavins a new :ind splen-
I did Hearse, with an assortment of appropriate
! Ti im-iniiigs, no pains will be spared in pving to the
dead a decent interment, xerms moa-ruie.
New-Berne, July 5jLh, 1851. . 9 ly.
NEW M1XLLNERY GOODS.
Mrs. L. 31cDonaUI,
HAS just received at her old stand on Pollok-st.
in New-Berne, a splendid assortment of
MILLINERY GOODS,
for the Spring and Summer, and is now ready to
supply her old customers and the public with every
thing'they may desire in her line. Her stock em
braces a large assortment of the most fashionable
Goods, and she flatters herself that they will please
all who may favor her with tneir patronage.
She has on hand a large assortment of
Bonnots,, Flowers, &c,
TO SUIT EVERY TASTE.
Bleaching and Pressing done in the best style,
and at short notice.
Dresses Cardinal, d'c.t made to order, and ac
cording to the latest fasliions.
Mrs. M. returns thanks to her customers for the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon her,
and solicits a continuance of the same.
New-Berne, April 26, 1851. ly
Inspector's Notice.
THE Subscriber at the last Term of the County
Court, having been appointed an Inspector of
NAVAL STORES,
would respectfully inform the public that he will at
all times be ready to serve them in that-capacity
He would also suggest, that having Wen engaged
for many years in making the article himself, and
having it made, he is sufficiently qualified for his
office,and will be grateful to those who may em
ploy him. He can alwaj-s be found either at the
Republican, now the New-Berne Job Printing Of
fice, or at George W. Taylor's Store.
JOSEPH R. FRANKLIN.
New-Berne, June 30th, 1851. 8 tf.
DAUUE.IRE01TPE PORTRAITS.
'PI1E undersigued n ould respectfully inform the
L citizens of New-Berne, and the public generally,
that he has completed his
New Gallery,
where he is prepared to take pictures of a superior
style, and at lower rates than has ever been taken
in this place. He pledges himself to take true
copies of the original, aud warrants to give Satis
faction or no charge.
- COPIES OF DAGUERREOTYPES
OB
rSiniature Paintings
tnl-An find en larired. Havinsr the lareest sized Ca-
M Kit A sin J the best stock, he teels satisfied that he
can please any who will favor him with a call. .
Pictures of Children taten iromone yearoia anu
upwards.
O.iIIp.tv on the east side of Craven street, four
doors south of the Bank of the State, and adjoining
his Jewelry Stcre. Entrance, passage uoor.
Lad es aud Gentlemen please can anu examine
specimens. x,.riiauuou.i.
New-Berne, April I4tu, 1001. -in
FORWARDING ASD COMMISSION
MERCHANT.
RICI1ARD N. TAYLOR, will give his personal
attention to the sale of Country produce, or
forwarding the same to Aew i or or any omermar
'rot.
;nfi-PtiHl in the New-Berne and New
i;a nPir.kets he&m eive unusual facility in
forwarding Spirits and Rosin, or any other produce
entrusted to bis care, tnarges smau.
New-Berne, Oct. 22nd, lsOO. ly
NEW-BERNE AND NEW VORK
UXE OF PACRCrS.
rvT ILL run regularly in line between this port
Y V ami the port oi i ew i or it suuivicm, ""--fTo
ftpr the I5ih November next.
wirn'iiK isr.AND. 000 barrels capacity, twe
years old, Capt, Fairchild, will leave hire on or
Schr. CONNECTICUT, 1200 barrels capacity, three
years old. Capt. S. r.aircnua, mu iwm v
about 25th November. ' '
Schr. FRANCES A. GODWIN. 1500 barrels capacity
.2 years old, Capt. Carlisle, on or about 5th of De-
Country Distillers ad others who ship regularly
by this liufe shall have the preference over other
snippers. . -
For charter, freight or passage apply to
RICHARD N. TAYLOR,
Old county wharf
ew.Bcrne, Oct. 22nd, 1650. . - lj
SPUN COTTON AND SEINE TWTNE.
TTJST received from Messra. Battle & Co. 5000 lbs
J Spun Cotton, jnrl0001bs Seine Twine. For sale
by ' E N.TAYLOR.
New-Bcrne, Oct 22nd, 1S50. 41 tf. ,
WASHINGTON & ANDRETTS,-
HAVE just received at the JVVftr Store in Golds
boro and at the old stand in Waynesboro
full supply of . -
.Goods for the Season, ; ;
CON41STINa OF ,
DRY GOODS,
svea as
CalicoesBeragess, Silks,
Jaconets, Cambrics,
Edgings, Insertions, 51
Printed Muslins, v
Dotted don
Swiss do, -si-i
laces, Lawns, Linens,
Q lores, nandkercnieSi
A general assortment of Trimmings for Ladie
Dreasefi. .
Bonnets and nats, Hosiery, Drap dEte, Summer
Cloths, Broadcloths, Cassimercs, Vestings, and at
most every article usually worn in Summer.
SUMMER CLOTHING,
A fcxx assortmext;
BOOTS & SHOES,
GltO CHIMBS
Off ALL K1XDS, SUCH A3
Sugar, Coffee, Silt, piolasses, Liquors,
HARDWARE,
Anvils, Bellows, Nails. Scythe-Blades, Bush
hooks, Sheep-Bhears, Ti-ace-chains, Sieel-yards,
Spring-balances. Carpenters Tools, Coopers', Pain-te.-s',
Shoemakers' and Blacksmiths' Tools, Hinges,
Screws, Plyers, Spades, Shovels, Needles, and in
short nearly everything needed by a Fanner or
Mechanic in the Hardware Line.,
AILES & BItIDi.ES,
Buggy Gig and Waggon Whips, Sugar Whips.
Martingals. Saddle and Carpet Bags, Wagon Sad
dies and Bridles, Padded and Stick Uames, &c.fc 3-
All of which they olfer to good customers on n
favorable terms as can be made in Wayne County.
All they ask is a fair trial.
. rrs-T" f!ottnn (!orn. Peas. Pork. Bacon, and Tur-
tttCr '
pentine, taken in payment, or baiter, at the market
price. ' -
Ooldsboro', April 21, 1S51. : 1 tf
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
. EdmiHidsan & Eordea,
A RE now receiving and opening at their store on j
the corner of John anl Walnut streets, a large 5
stock ot
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
consisting of a variety of every kind of Goods suit
ed to this market. Their stock consists of I
Groceries and Hard-ware,
boots & SHOES,
HATS, BONNETS, AND UMBRELLAS,
E.cady-made Clcthicg, &c-, Sic-,
nil of which will be 6old at the Lowest Prices.
Buyers will find it to their interest to call and ex
amine their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
gj Edniundson & Lor Jen tako this occasion to
return thanks to their customers generally, for the
patronage heretofore bestowed upon them, and so
licit a continuance of their favor.
Goldsboro', April 21, 1S51. I tf
NEW SPRING
AXD
SUMMER GOODS,
rPHE subscribers, having just received their stock
I of SPUING and SUMUElt liUULto, invite
the attention of their customers and the public
generally, to an examination of them. Their stock
consists of
DRY GOODS,
OF EVERY VARIETY AXD STYLE,
Hats, Boots and Shoes,
OF EVERY STYLE AND PRICE.
Bonnets, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery,
Paints. Oils. &c. &c.
and in fact, almost every article usually called for
in a retail Store.
Thpv invito thfl community to call and examine
their stock before they purchase, feeling confident
v & J
it will be to their advantage to do 6o. They take
pleasure in exhibiting their Goods do not grumble
if they don't purchase after examining them.
. They will give the highest Market prices for pro
duce, and sell as low as any other establishment in
the place for CASH, or good responsible Credit.
UnilArUiiX K UJ.VL3 KJULf.
Goldsboro, April 24, 1851. , 1 tf
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
t.f frnl.lsboro'. and also of Wavne Count v. that
he has just returned from the Northern Cities, and
'l -1 1 1 .
is now aany receiving u large auu w eii seiecieu slock
of
Snrinsr and Summer Goods,
including a variety of qualities, and of every shade
and color. 1
Ilia Cloths. Cassimeres and Vestinjrs. are of such
superior qualities, as cannot iail to please the pur
chaser. His linens and fancy goods cannot be sur
Ttncsod fnr nufllitv and nrice.
ln 1113 selection oi imuuuuijb wares ne nas not
forgotten the Ladies. They will find, on examina
tion, that he knows how to suit their notions of com
fort as well as of taste. And h respectfully solicits
in t-iii t frivp mill uii iiiuitv oi tiiowiiisr Liiem
cruris nftho finest oroods and richest natterns in Map-
wvv v. - O 1 "
mm 1 " At 1 111 1 . 1
ktu it tney ao not uuy lie wm cnargc niem no
thing.
TT has iilso on hand a larcrelot of made Clothing.
adapted to every size, and made up in a variety of
Blvieo. Xiie iiurcnaociffui lutov: iluuus isiuuui mil lO
mal- mrtt hnpr:iins. and save moiiev.
He has also on hand, a rich and brilliant stock of
JEWELRY;
consisting in part of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold
Pencils, and Penf, Silver Pencils, Finger Rings. Ear
RJiicra flnlil Chains. fcc fcc: all of whioh h will 11
as cheap as they can be bought any where in the
State.
He will take the earliest opportunity of visiting
his former friends and customers at their own houses,
where they can examine, for themselves.
His new Store Ea3t of town and contiguous to the
dwellings of Messrs. Edmundson and Fields, is now
open where he invites his friends and customers, to
call and examine his goods'.
All kinds of Country produce taken in ex
change. F. ODENIIIMER.
Goldsboro', April 24, 1851. 1 tf.
MRS. S. DUKES, ;
MILLINER AND DRESS-MAKER.
GOLDSBORO, N. C,
TQ TiorftPAi to doanv businpftn m hi ltno thai
maybe entrusted to her, with fidelity and dis
. i ii i- r ii i x i i
paten. All. norkCAcvuicum me xaiesi siyie, anu
warranted to give satisfaction. A share of public
patronage is respectfully solicited. ' Charges uioder
Candles, starcn. suices, f epner, . i
v - k;Svir Cloves and Ginger. I .-J
: .---. x -.-XT I'l.
ate.
Jdrs. Dukes may always be found at her residence,
in the rear of the Court-house, directly East of the old
Academy. -
Goldsboro April 3d 1851.. ly
Tricopberons or Medicated Compound. .
TRICOPHEROUS or Medicated Compound for the
improvement of the groivth of the Hair and
cure for Diseases of the Skin. Just received and for
.ale by GREGORY fc GRISWOLD.
Goldsboro. May, 1831. . ltf '
The Rail Road Hotel,
" : ' GOLDSBORO. N. a
ninSHouse, situated on the irfside of the Rail
- Road, so favorably known to the ublic, con
tinues to be kept open for their, entertainment.
Additions and improvements have been recently,
completed, which render this House, in point of
comfort and appearance, inferior to none tn the
great Northern aud Southern Mail Route. ; '
The STAGE OFFICE of the Raleigh and Xcio
Berne Mail Routes, is kept at this House.
The Proprietress, while returning thanks for the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, hopes that
her increased efforts to administer to the comfort
of her guests, will meet with a continuation of their
patronage. ...-, .
5f; On the West side of the Rail Road.
.Bbeakfast axd Dixxeb ready for the Passengers
on the arrival of the Cars.
M. A. BORDEN.
0010, N, C., Ma 14, 1851. 1 tf
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber respectfully announces to tht
public, that he has opened that large and
Commodious Sot si in Ooldsbcro',
on tnA Fist side of the Rail Road, for the accom-
SJiodation of the travelling public, generally, as well
s for local custom, xneiiouse nas ueen neaujr
fitted up the Beds and Furniture entirely new
h i Table and Bar will be furnished with the best
the markets can produce. Dinner and Breakfast
will be ready on the arrival of the Rail Road Trains.
A large addition is now being erected, which
when complete, will make it one of the largest, and
mcst pleasant establishments, to be found on the
great Northern and Southern Mail Route.
It is the best point in the State for mail facilities,
the Post Office being kept at the Hotel, and situated
immediately at the crossing of the great Northern
and Southern, and Eastern and Western mail routes.
He hopes to merit, and expects to receive a full
share of patronage. JAMES G1USW0LD.
Goldsboro', April 21, 1851. 1 tf
WAYNE HOTEL,
GOLDSBORO', N. C.
THE Subscriber takes this method of returning
his sineere thanks to the public, for the lib
eral patronage he has received during tho. paft
"v car.
" When he first undertook the enterprise of open
ing the Vayne Hoiel, he felt more than ordinary
solicitude, lest his efforts to please the travelling
community might tail, and mmseii De visiteu mm
nz Twl i;:inrtnintincnt. He is happy to say, how
ever that all his expectations have been more than
realized, and he now leeis encouraged io renew ma
exertions, and to clouoie nis aiiigence.
it; a TTnnsp is Kitnated on West Centre Street, im
mediately on the Rail Read, about 100 yards South
of Mrs. Bordcvs tiotei, ana is one oi me wusi. neu
tral and pleasant localities in Town ; and sufficient
ly convenient for travellers on tne uars, 10 give
him a call without any risk of being left.
His table will at all timestbe supplied with the
best the markets and surrounding country will af-
ford, and active anl obliging servants win uiwajra
be in readiness to wait upon his customers.
Snacks to suit the taste and pocket may be had at
any hour, from C o'clock in the morning, till ten at
nieht. tlorses careluiiy auenaea 10.
Goldsboro', 7th Nov. 1850. ly.
COMPETITION EXTRA.
Rail Ro ad Co f f o e House,
t GOLDSBORO'.
f I TTT3 of rtV1tf'U-rt-rf lioa lnon vnATl fflf til A flf-
X commo,iation of travellers and transient board
ers for several months, and as far as has been ascer
tained,, has given general satisfaction.
It has recently passed into the hands of the Sub
scriber who will spare no pains nor expense to keep
up xne repuuiLioii oi uiu uumu vj ""I'pj-r "" v
ble with everything that is "good for food" and
bv administering in all things to the wants and the
comforts of his patrons.
Board by tlie montli. ,5.
Tipool-fucf niA Dinner, always ready on the arri
val of the Cars, will be furnished at the reduced
price of
uonts.
Tlie Rajl Road Coflfee House is on the
EAST SIDE OF THE RAIL ROAD,
NTm-tli V.oat. of Mrs. Borden's Hotel and North of
"Gris wold's Rail Road Hotel."
Passengers are requested to call and test the
dualities of a Twenty-five cent meal.
H WM. F. BROWN.
August 'ith, 1851. 14 .tf
Everettsville Female Academy.
rffTTP. Wintpr Session of this School will open on
the second Monday in January next. It will
Rev. J. J. Smyth and Lady, late
of Virginia. Mr. Smyth is an accomplished Scholar
and an experienced Teacher, having been at the
neau oi su vurui oa iuc moi uvuuuui- -
Virginia. .
All the English Branches usually taught in Fe
male Seminaries, will be taught here ; together with
Music, Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, Drawing,
Painting, &c. Books, Stationery, Crewels, Canvass,
Ac, arekept on hand and sold to pupils at a small
sdvancc upon New York cost. & -
Sect'y of Board Trustees.
Everettsville, Wayne Co., N. C.
Nov., 28, 1850. 1 tf
A. A. B. SOUTH ALL,
General Agent, Commission Merchant,
and Collector.
' . HJSHNGTON. N. C.
WILL receive and sell on commissi on.any Goods,
Wares, Merchandize and Country Produce,
that may be sent to his care.
He also offers his services to the Merchants
of Wilmington and the public generally, as collect-ino-agent.
All claims pu in his hands for collecting,
or any other business entrusted to his care, shall re
ceive his prompt attention. He respectfully solicits
the patronage of his friends in the above business,
or any other business where an agent u panting.
Wilmington, N. C.
Referexce3 : ,
Ellis fc Mitchell, R. H, Gbaxt,
G. R.FBESCB, C. Myebs.
May 8. 1 "
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing
the citizens of Wayne, and the pubhc general
i. ,i fn the. town of Goldsboro,
iy, mat ne una iuo. . , . . ,
and will carry on the business of repairing and put
ting in complete order,
Clocks, Watclies, and Jewelry,
of every descriptipn. He is a Clock Maker by trad J
has beS for xJny years engaged i in h ' Pnt , o
cation and guaranties that he will give the most n
tri'tbfectfon to all who may favor him with their
custom. -rcr crvxrniTT?
Goldsboro, May 1st, 1851. A tf
TURNIP SEED.
rF the following varieties for sale by the lb
Flit'rStch'Yellow, Long White or Cow Horn,
7 te, " Tankard,
Strap-leaved, White Top Hanfr-
L DISOSWAY.
July 22nd, 1851 . 2
Froin thit London Magazine. -
READING THE WILL OP THE i MER
CENARY LOVER. - 1
This morning I receive I a note from my
affianced bride, Constance Graham, request
ing mfe to-attend at two o'clock that day at
the bouse of her late uncle hi Hai ley street,
frr the' purpose of bearing hia will read. I
iad the gieatcst pleasure in comply mg; with
this invitation. Though Constance is the
prettiest and most amiable girl of my ac
quaintance, I bad determined never to mar
ry her while her uncle lived ; he had fre
quently proclaimed her his heiress, but as
frequently took offence at something Or at
nothing in h-r behavior, and. bequeathed his
wealth to a hospital, prison, or lunatic asy
lum. I Mi quite easy on the present occa
sion, for Mrs. Batei, Mr. Graham's house
keeper, had given me information that, only
an hour before her master's ccaih, he had
told her he had handsomely provided for
Constance. I felt, however, that it was my
policy to .appear ignorant of that circum
stance, Constance being-very romantic, and
Constance's mother veiy suspicious.
At the appointed lime 1 walked into the
drawi g room in Harley street; the very
f w relatives of the old gentleman Were as
sembled. There was Constance, looking as
Hebe might have looked, if ever Hebe had
worn crape and bombazine; Constance's
mother locking very stiff, cross, and uneasy ;
an elderly female cousin, and a strippling
nephew of the deceased. I feared none of
them. I knew that Mr. Graham disliked
his fine lady sis'.er-in-law, dtspise J the servil
ity cf his eldcily cousin, and dreaded .the
f.olicsof his stripling nephew. I seated my
self by Constance, and in a soft tone began
to protest -ny affection, and disinterested
ness. "Knowing the caprice of your un
cle, my beloved' I sa:d, " I have every rea
son to conclude that I shall jht ar you are
disinherited ; this, however, will be of little
momeni to me ; 1 have enough for comfort,
though n3t tur luxury, ana as the song. beau
tifully says
" Still fixed in my heart, be it never forg t,
That the wealth of the cottage is love."
" I fancv. Mr. Chilton." said Constance's
J
mother, iookinp excessively isneerinsr and
shrewish, " lhat it is pretty well known that
my daughter is ihe sole heiress oi ner uncie s
wealth. I
" Indeed, madam 1" I replied, with a start
of turpiise. ' 1 was not aware ihatnny sur
mise was hazirded concerning the contents
of Mr. Graham's will" . J
" I have heard a surmise hazarded," sharp
ly interrupted the elderly cousin, " that Mr.
Graham was not in his senses jwhen he made
it." .
" The mind must be both base and weak,"
retorted Constance's mother,! " which. could
itivp crertence to sucn a rumojfr." , Ana
fforthvvith a sparring dialogue! took place be-
tween me iwu mutes, uunuj; wuuu x vuis
pered to Constance a page of
(Moore's poetry
(lone into nrose.
Temple now entered the room, the solicit
or and intimate friend of the jiate Mr, Gra
ham ; he was a handsome young man, aud
had presumed at one time to lift his eyes to
Constance ; he opened the will, and, we all
became mutely attentive. Oh, what a dis
appointment awaited us ! Three thousand
pounds were bequeathed to Constance, (this
was the old fellow's idea of a! handsome pro
vi;ion !)-. Five hundred pounds to ihe elder
ly cousin, ditto to the stripling nephew,
small legacies to the servants, and the re
mainder of his wealth to found a cold water
establishment for the reception ot those who
were not rich enough to pay a gratuity for
hfiinnr half drowned. Temnlelread the name
of the attesting witness, and then refreshed
himself with sherr'v and biscuits. As he
was a friend of the family, his presence was
no resiraini on conversation, i
" That will ouffht to be disputed," said
'
Constance's mother, looking very red, " I do
not believe Mr. Urauam was: in nis senses
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' WllUU ".U lilt ic . . t
I " I thoucht." said eldeilv cousin, with i
I .... . . . i 1 i . t I
snp.ftr. " tnat tne mina mu?i De Dom oase ana
weak which could give credence to such a
surmise." !
"D.ar mamma!" said Constance, "do
not be discomposed : 1 am very well conten-
ttd 1 shall not be quite a portionless oriae."
Constance here hwld out her delicate white
hand to me I affected ; not to see it.
-Mv dear Miss Graham." I said, "do not
believe me so cruel and selfish as to wish tp
nlnnn-e vott into DOVertv.
"I thousrht vou said lhat vbur income was
sufficient for every comfoi t,? remarked the
stripping nephew. ' .
I did not condescend to answer birh, but
continued : "No, Constancej though It breaks
my heart to do so, I give you back your
freedom, saying, in the pathetic words of
Haynes Bayley, "May your lot in Jife be
happy, undisturbed by thoughts of. me " 1
was just making to the door leaving Con
stance looking more like Niobe than Hebe,
when Temple said, ;I think the party had
better remain till I have read the codicil."
1 reseated myself in amaze,' and Temple
forthwith read that the testator, being con
vinced that he had received no benefit from
ihe cold water system,revoked and rescinded
his legacy to it, bequeathing the same to his
beloved niece, Constance Graham,
r "Constance ! dear Constance !!? I exclaim
ed, in the softest of tones. But Constance
looked neither like Hebe nor; Niobe, but as
siein and severe as Medea. I then attacked
Temple. "Is it legal," I said, ? only to read
part of a will ?"
"I read every word of the will," be replied,
"and, having greatly fatigued myself by so
doings I Jrust that it was perfectly legal to
retresh myself witn a glass oi snerry oeiorc
I read the codicil."
I was going to utter some further remarks,
when Constance's mother said, "Good mor
ning Mr. Chilton !" in a tone of voice which
left me no alternative bu: to 'echo her leave
taking, and I descended the! stairs, pursued
by a smothered laugh from the party in the
rimurtntr.rnnm. returned home in very low
spirits, and entered my adventure, or, rather,
misadventure in my diary, deducing from it
this very valuable pi ee cf adviee to gentle-
men in search cf furttfne : 4 Never believe
that a will is concluded .till you have in
quired whether there is any coJicl to it "" '
LiETTEtt FROM ONE OF THE CdSDEN MUR
DERERS. The following copy of a lettei from
Wm. bbelton to his mother, written two days
before his execution is coin? the rounds i f
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the press. It constitutes an awiul comment
on filial disobediance : . . (
Chestertown J.A1L. August 6. 1851. .
, My Dear Mother: i have sren you for
the last time in this world on the day after
to-morrow Jt shall close my life on the gal
lows : I acknowledge on manv oeea.sionH F
have sinned itgainst you, and eel at defiancu
VOUf WOrds of r-n oof rndndvirn nnit nft.on
mf , r. . " 1 V W B WV
have you cautioned me againsMhe paths I
termiuatc in a discrraceful' dfaih rnv all
young men take warning from me, and when
iuianci iuo uuiiguiiona uue to parents, ana
esDeciaily to themolhers who bore them.
ana nursea mem in their infancy, iemeraber
that the end of such is certain and sudden
destruciion. How true will your prophetic
words nrove when in th nnmiinh nt'-vniii
soul you have expressed your ftars that my
A 1.1 U I i .1.. T IJ '.i .
uava wuum uc ciiucu uu iue tuuiuiu or Willi
in the bars of a prison. I prav that God
will forgive all the suffering dnd ancuiiih
that I have caused vou. and thai in his nif4.
cy he will soften this last blow from an un-
uutmu son upon tne neari oi tnoiuer, in
mvdvinsr. mv last thoughts will turn to vou
j j ai j o . j i ,
and my last prayer next to mercy in my
own sinful soul, will be that God will stay
and support your declining years.
I can say nothing to comfort or console you
except to protest my innocence. T enclose
a locli ol my hair, which 1 hope you will
kep in memory of your .unfortunate and .
miseraoie son. i .
William Shelton.
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Rights and Wkongs of Wom.ev -When
mjm-1 - a v mm
the simple question of superiority is ct is
sue, the men always have given up. If ladies'
auu gentiegian miei on me siaewiK, who
have to lurn out ? If there are. not seats
enough for all the company, who has to stand
up ? When there is danger to face, who
must go forward 1 .if thcro is curiositv to
gratify, who goes behind ?, If theie is too .
much company for the first table, who eat
at the second I Who has n.1tvn.v. f Ii rmh
hand and the most enviable position We
couiu mention a nunurea omer cases in .
w'hich. on the simcle Question of rioht. vrv
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thing is yielded to the women. Uut there
are many cases in which the condition of men
is S'ill worse. For instanri if nn nnir'nnk
. - - J w.. uu
lic occasion a pew at church or a seat any.
nuuju, ue uucupieu uy men ever; so respect
able or acedl a smirk v little beaut v trios
rlonc and presents herself at the ion cf tha
seat, aud then tbey must a'.l jump up and run
out as if they hui been shot. Especially
ougm u 10 De noticed tna: wnen matiunonial
negotiations are to be made, the whole bur-
aen jot perlormmg the delicate and olten
embarassing part of making proposals ii
thrown upon the men, while the women til .
and say no, no, no, as long as they like, and
never say yes un.u mey nave a miua .to.
The Caors of Texas In looking over
our exchanges from the different stctipns 'of
the State, with a view to learning something
in relation to the irrowinff ctoo -contrail v.
(now that the season is sufficiently advanced
tor something like certainty in whatiis said
upon the subject,) we are pleased to find that
notwithstanding the corn crop has fallen far
short of what it would have been but lor the
drought, except in some sections Bexar
county, for instance, where the yield it is
said will exceed that of anv Drevious V'car
still we stall have no lack of bread. And
as to the cotton crop, we learn that it is
nearly wholly destroyed on the coast plant- "
rio nnrl li o t li rk r rr I a avf anrlinfv if a
avivUD. auu tMuw uw. vwsua 10 vaii;uuiu; air9
ravages on the Guadalupe and the legion
above. This iniich we say in relation to
the crop of middle and western lexas. As
to the state of things in the east, we are not
sufficiently advised to give any thing satis-
faciory- havacea ( Texas) Commercial, Cth.
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Camphexe vs. Bed Bugs. The Cincin
nati Gazette tells a story of a gentleman in
that city who, u few nights ago, was awaken
ed from sleep by the disagreeable presence
,of an army of bed bugs.- Tho thought oc- '
cm red to him that bo would make them scat
ter by tho application of camphene to his
bedstead. He did so, and to make it more
effectual applied a lighted; match to the gas.
In an instant an explosion . as loud as a pistol ,
fhot took place, and the whole bed fixtures
were in a blaze. By the prompt use of wa
ter the flames were extinguished, bflt thei
premises were ieit in a sau pngot.
The Day Book is responsible for the fol
lowing piece of Arithmetical nonsense :
" If 27 inches of snow give 3 inches of
water, how much milk will a cow cive when
fed on rutabaga turnips ?
I Multiply the flakes of snow by the hairs
of the cow's tail : then divide the proJuct by .
a turnip ; aaa a pouna oi cuai anu me
sum will be the apswer. ,
Poetical. A young western poet describe!
heaven as "a place of bliss, fenced in with
girls." An editor asks,
H Where is the man that won't repent?"
Repent of what 1 Few men would be in
clined to repent of sin, surrounded by such
a temptation. . '
A Sententious Sayino of Dr. WiniEa
spoon Not to hit a mark, is to miss it;
almost persuaded to be a Christian, is to re
main an unpenitent sinner ; almost to enter
the gate of heaven, is to sink down to hell.
You often hear of a man being in advance
of his age, but you never heard of a woman
in the same predicament. '
rf Sir John Germain was so ignorant,
that he left a legacy to Sir Matthew Decker,
as the author of -St Matthew's Gospel I ,
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