IS
folLMLNGTO BERiLD
THOMAS M. COOK
fc CO.,
XlTRt AID KO?lITHa.
arm :rn ;i:mri
v' Office J Market Sti
Street, up SUIra.
of ry
'rMation of
WffihmS? -
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Wi HtMLi' ' W mr' UX h&tertisto tntdiut in
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YUJ3Itf GTON N. 0.. DECEMBER 14.
n n j, ,u 1 i' ' i i' ' ' 1 ' "' " "' :
-.vfi Af rTTni
The subject of the introduction of white la
ti tntuVA the Dlace. to a certain
nj'li5 icum j y." i: '. il'- t" I
extent, oi tnai iorroeriy "i7, w-. ,
jfDf.wnl attention, and u. begummg to meet
with a f certain decree or ravor.: inere is no
rTAb nf tlie fact that many are desirous or teat-
tl ane&on so often mooted whether white
ing xoe o,iiej.vM V. t t -
labor; would, be aa profitable as the black
,! '''ilLt'L i' Lti'. "innsxtoA nrlntlA1
' ' ' M r' ' I
been;' and to this end planters and others in snie j
btn the" adjacent state are making arrange-'
'mnt ,ran extenthe importation oi white la
borers from the north and Europe. There are
others who would naturally prefer to retain the
labtTtoVmcir long lianit,
so thorouufy' famfliarized, and also frocp a sense
oi duty tq their, former slave, who have been so
suddenly thrown upon their own resources,
whereas they were formerly dependent on their
masters; but tbi dass.Are becoming frtdually
impressed with" the "opinion that the negro will I
?iCh"' the "opinion that the negro will
not work: that freedom, has made a fodl of him ;
t&VuYa w
r ' , , , .
to woTkwben he feels so disposed and let It
alone whenever he takes the notionbut that he.
will he fnsolent' and presumptious ' towards his
emplpyer. , Uut in wis connection tlie question
arises, what is to become of the negro if we
flood tlie country with wlu'te labor 1 We hair
them' here among us, and they have got to eaty
dj&o)t and be clothed.
The answer is simply this : Just in proportion 1
as th,ereedmen show aidispoition to shun work,
put on airs and treat the1 whites with insolence
on1 fvniTAi ni t..f i, itf'tvtr 1
liye'tb glVe Way to the stern decrees pf .fate, and
freedom, instqad of proving a blessing, as it was
AimitTTaA will trt Omiu n mra ' Tha trtflti-r ef
..u ' . i , t . , Amena one oi ins noble ones wno minis
white labor from the northern states and Europe tored alike t( ., friHld and foe durin- ter.
win arye piack laoor rrum our borders, ana the
negrp will have to seek a riore eongenial clime
elsewhere. .Already we see the effects of the
,
impressions which are gaming ground in the
MAntfi 'mfti iiinl pin'uliti- thot n-i.;f lohnr
. ;- ...- r j , .
lute v 4ro niuuuutou, in I.U a uumeivm dtsuunra i
that are springing up in different localities in the
south for the purpose of supplying those who
rrlay have a preference for this description of la
bo, arnong which we may cite the one just es
tablished in, this elty by Messrs. F. W. Foster &
Co., whose advertisement will be found in our
colurrihsV
I JB n.t;' on the other iand, if the freedmen shall
deem it to their interest to show a willingness to
become Useful citizens instead of drones in the
hivej'as we think they eventually will, and go to
work cheerfully and with the determination to
earn rn honest living; to treat their employers
with respect, and to behave themselves in a pro-
per and becoming manner, they will always find
wjth lhat respect' and consideration which is
their due. Then there will be no need for the i
substitution of white labor as a general thino-,
anaatne former masters of the freedmen Ltfill
becohia thi -ir best friends, not only in giving them I
work and paying them for it, but y aiding them
to attain to that potion in the scale of human
progress which their Ulceration from bondage has
opened up before them m the future.
HEEDLESS ALAKxTI.
There seems to be an ininrptswwi in tKia .rm
munitr as well as pkawW '-t a
mumty asanas elsewhere that there is danger
or a disturbance occurring amnncr tTie. rfktrtrorJ
. . ..iJH V&AA
m WAV&VA
pl7r durmS tbe Christmas holidays. We
uo not say that this feeling is very general in our
community, and we must confess that we do not
irt.the least share in the-concern which is felt on
the bject:' We'can see no grounds for enter
tainmg any apprehension of such a state of things,
and if we did, we have confidence in the ability
of the people, aided, as they would assuredly be,
by the strong arm of the military, to crush any
such disturbance in'iU inception. But, we re
peat; we can see no just grounds for any uneasi
ness at all. We may have those among ns who
would-' " endeavor to incite ill-feeling and
encourage domestic violence in our midst,
but they can hardly effect anything, as
seji-mierest, alone, , on the part of
wllA I. WitvVl V . 1 ' .
those
i uiiri iro mennea to engage
m any
8T ' vouf(i De a sufficient check in pre
vgnting .tneia from attempting" it at this time, 'if
the freedmen would but heed the counsel of
those who are trying to lead them in the right
-ay, mere would De no occasion for any niisun-
derstandirg between th two
I ,
Uasses OI OUr
population. Major Wickeisham. tha ti.mu
and iffnclent agent of the Freedmen Bureau
forW Southern tiwtrt-t nt :wi v iw
- ,;V.uern istriv.t of North tJaroiirta
1 gwiMVUMUilf
been, prompt and unceabiug in his efforts tb nro-
niOta their welfare, and in th fafkft a:,
of 'his flutv airt5 Jrge
-it "' Io 1 uuvi,lu pro-
T, f18 varpM them hnd ehde4vorf d to ' in-
ZZ; rr ge. soi ;uieir true
juBresm ana ina extent Of. their obligations to so -
ciety; desiring that they should become -rwn ceeding $10 per month, and 1 with such terms as
.-itf.t -s-'.... v Pe1mav 1e AirreedTiDOn for those' who are votmirer.
'.Yts: "usinous, prosperous and . law-abidinff
cfozen8.Q;U !
Intthis connection we publish, for the benefit
l0, fcenied, the foUcing circular 'just
issued bv Maior Wir-VAr. .r ' l '
Abawpokho LjtjTDfe, lv ' I
HEinorARiKRS SoriTUiaN Dis op N. C.
' WiLKiKOTox, Nc., Dec, 11, 1865. , .
CIRCULAA.
.Si .?fr?e?Inen southern district of NorthfJarol
,J.,7" . aroHna.u-'-'-
YoflUreTre'Menrwomen and'ciuldTeD"'
uu-ouguwwen we bar just pajs wttUprl
,.f il.A ltnlon ... iLs rtMlItS it VO
freedom. - tfrcamSrauddenly, and it Is not strange
tut much miiwwrettuHiiDg - ana reoaiuswu
should exit. During the war almost everything
has been destroyed; houses, fences, cattle, tools,
fatt were fwept awajwajLcLlhe plantations
'Wereabandooedty their owners; the future was
all uncertain. But war "has ended, and with the
return of peace hare come the business and re
lation of civil Wr. AH people, both black and
hit, should: study there relations, which have
been - rcaMy changed ; by .the ,war ; they
dr?rrlprit7 of &e country
WMefi it how: so reduced. , Tbtf can., only
should, aevQve, vuesi&eiYep wu f1 KU1U"'
labor. All
causes
You
..t nAtk irnnr urnir nnvjirn
preset you must labor or other? . , Murmur not
at this. Be patient; your wages are now your
own, and if you are economical and save, you
can in time purchase and own houses and lands
yourtelYeg i r.fe the bily wat m which you
can obtain property, The United States has no
lanai, ana consequenuy can guu uou aw4)l as
freedom, and will proteet yOn in your persons
and property ; and tills is all that any one can
inuKt - ;tW blartV or white
- r - A(ki(M(. .tlw . t Co
Diyioe Providence for the future, when ypu are
i,TMrK for futnm. whm von are
Dtpared ibrtwmethmg tnat is difierent ana net
ter. Tna itoa wno na iea you
thus far will
prtmae. xmx vx., t"""c6c
or property you acquire in the future, you must
Ubor for and earn. Remember also, that vour
iL . DAtMAtM)Wl1 f Kill tDhfl4ftWA
empi0yers have rights as well as yourselve?.: their
persons and property are 5 to ' be respected; the
law will reauire von to respect them. All bar
gains &nd contract should be sacredly observed.
Be- Willing to work just as you agree to work. If
contracts are brokeri,' do not let the blame rest
upon you. The law will require this of you. It
requires it of all men, black or white, north or
south. To be free is to be subject to ; the law.
In Obtaining redress for your wrongs, seek the
justice of the law and' of lawful 'authority only,
do not attempt to redress your wrongs your
selves. ' If this werelpermitted.lsodety would be
one continual sceri 6f riot and bloodshed
Freedrheti, the order, prosperity and happiness
of the country is,"ra a ; great measure, in your
hands. Be patient mdustrioiis, virtuous and
pious, and' satisfy the government and your
friett9ftortll and gotith; that yen are worthy of
the freedom which has been giveii you. You
should also cultivate and encourage a respectful
demeanor towards those with 4 whom you are
thrown In contact. Remember that you are to
live amo'ng and be governed by the dame people
with whom yOu have always lived, and you should
usa every honest effort to command their respect.
CHAS. I. WICKERSH AM,
Ri-kvaI Mator knd finn't.
ADDrove4 .
E. Whittlesey,
Colonel, and Acting Commissioner of the State
of North Carolina
A SORROWFUL REMINISCENCE.
To the editor of the Wilmington Herald.
rible war, gave me, in the summer just gone,
many incidents connected with hospital life in
Jhe South. And though there are scarred and
h AAriinrr nao tt&L all avof ahw land nUn no Tie-
, m.V m.ntlmi f dHn f . tA aH
. u j
Tr' i)
A soiaier irom tms state was ministered to in
sickness and death: there was no want of " wo-
man's nursing, no want of woman's care," and
as his friends may not have received tidings of
his death,. I wish you to insert this notice:
Lieutenant Reuben M. Gatlm, of Anman's
Hill, . Montgomery county, N. C, died Monday
morning, May 16, 1864, at 10 o'clock, at the
Union Refreshment Saloon, Philadelphia.
Raleigh papers please copy.
By complying with the above you will much
oblige.
Dec. 14, 1865.
MARRIED.
In Magnolia, N. C., pa the 12th inst., by the Rev.
J. M. Sprunt, Mr. E. W. JOHNSTON, of Louis-
?ilIeS t0 Miss SALLIE E. HERRING, of this
Dec. 14.
244-lt.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SACRED CONCERT.
REPETITION.
A T THE very general request of those who
Jlx. were detained on ac mut of the storm from
the Concert given at the Cty Hall, on Wednesday
evening, in aid of St. John's Church, the com
niittee have the pleasure to announce that the
singers have consented to repeat the entertain
ment at the same place, on Saturday evening next,
the 16th inst., on which occasion several new
pieces will be given. Cards of admission, issued
loPthc concert of Wednesday evening, and not
used. -will he.
used, will be reoeivedon this occasion.
The price of admission on Saturday evening
will be one dollar.
Cards of admission may be obtained at either of
ine places at wnich they were sold for the former
concern Only a limited number of cards will be
issued. To commence at 8 o'clock.
JOHN E. LIPPITT. )
JOHN L. HOLMES. Committee.
JAMES A. WILLARD.
Dec. 14. 244-3t.
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL,
RALEIGH, N. C.
Right Rev. Thoa, Atkinson, D. D., Visitor.
Hev. Aldert Smedes, D. D. Rector.
Rev. Bennett Smedes. Assistant.
The 47, th Term of this School will commence
January I7th, 1866, and continue twenty weeks
Application for admisUn and for full informal
twn should be made promptly to the Rector
ueo. i. Z44-3t tsm
F. W. Foster & Co.,
71 Market street, (up stairs,) Wihnington, N.
Land aiid Einigrant Agency.
TTAYING made the requisite arrangements we
I JWCU 11U1UCU ff UllJi XlADJMk W
I nvrftrtrXrWrth Prn1i
I tni , it.r a.
, 1st. The person .wishing
to obtain any gven
nutQDer of hands inay give us the order, at
same time depositing premium money in s
kv v , 2 U-i rr
the
some
ngton to our cred-
Jt for 60611 adult and $15 for each person un
der ieurteen years of ge, the same money to be
depositedon condition that it is not to be drawn
Dy ne unui ne persons are aeuvereu.
2nd. That the persona requiring those laborers
make contract with them by which each adult
maleis bound to eivehfe labor for a sum not ex
male is bound to giYe hi labor For a sum i
ceedraff '15 ner month ahd each female n
i ceeding '15per month ahd each female not ex-
1 said tertnl ot t6 eeed T5 twr ar for
This to be exclusive of food and; buildings hi
"S! " , ill -jli" :! J. '
quentiy deducted from the wages of the persons
employed. ... r
im empioymg uus jcina ot ianor that such hare
been their habits and modes f life that they will
require, to some extent, different food, houses and
treatment irom tne itindof liboriieretofore most
ly employed at the south ; but it does not follow
that thlS Will V mrtA 0TlumDiva r UA 1
"P?0?! when the increased amount of labor
hica iney wm perrorm la taken Into considera-
2t Plcig ; their 'lands in our hands
1 pl? ; ' 24Wf.
-FOB SEW XOKK.
MURRAySTEkS STEAmShIp LINE. -
THE TINE fast sailing side wheel steamship
CUMBERLAND, Dbab&ohx, .Commander.
or rretgut or ravage.' anpiyio
WM. B. FLANNER.
Dec. 14.
WI1ITWS1I HEADS,
rxuSTERS
U and cam
camel hair brushes, sole, harness, band
string and lace leather, French and-Aojerican calf
skins, window glass, us, paint, ar; pum gar
nishes, tin ware, powder, shot and 'caps, pistol
cartridges, coach materials and coach Lard ware,
hardware, saaaiery sootu, wiuo w w arc,
cotton and wool cards, etc., sc, at
WILSONS
Hardware and Harness Establishment,
Market street, near the Wharf,
Dec. 12. 244-lt.
F1L0TAGE.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COM
MISSIONED of Navigation and Pilotage,
held on the 12th day of December, (Instant,) the
follawi&fr preamble and ordinance were adojpted,
to wit :
WhBEjls, difficulties sometimes arise in deter-
mininc the rates of Pilotatre recently adopted,
wnicn were mienacu iu uc equnuicut m aill,
those ot 1861, it is therefore
Ordered, That the rates
of Pilotasre
for the
Cane year Bars and River shall be
cstariliEhcd as
follOTVS payable in current rands and go into im
mediate effect, all conflicting ordinances being
hereby revoked.
RATES OF PILOTAGE
FOB THE CAPE FEAR BARS AND RIVER, ESTABLISH
ED ON THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER lb65, IN AC
CORDANCE WITH EXISTING ACTS OF THE I.EGIS
LATUKK OF XORTH CAROLINA.
BARS.
Every vessel drawing
der 7 feet-
6 feet water and un-
f:l2 00
Every vessel drawing 7 feet water and un
der 8 feet 14 25
Everv vessel drawing 8 feet water and au-
der 9 feet
Every vessel drawing 9 feet, water an A un
der 10 feet
15
IS 00
Every vessel drawing 10 feet water and un
der 11 feet
Every vessel drawing 11 feet water and un
der 12 leet
Every vessel drawing 12 feet water and un
der 13 feet
Every vessel drawing 13 feet water and un
20 2
21 75
80 00
37 oO
der 14 feet
Every vessel drawing 14 feet waterand un
der 15 feet 45
0U
Every vessel drawing 10 feet water and
over ' tiO 00
n 3 O
S O
2
J 2 "
RIVER.
to
Every vessel drawing 6 feet water
and under 1 teet- $13 50
Every vessel drawing 7 feet water
and under 8 feet 15 75
Every vessel drawiug 8 feet water
and under 9 feet 17 25
Every vessel drawing 9 feet water
$10
50
12 00
13 50
and under 10 leet 19 oJ
15 00
17 00
Every vessel drawing 10 feet suiter
and under 11 feet 21
Every vessel drawing 11 feet Avater
and under 12 feet-
26 25 21 00
Every vessel drawing 12 feet water
and under 13 feet cl
50 23
Every vessel drawing 13 feet water
and under 14 feet - 30 00
29 fjQ
34 85
Every vessel drawing 14 feet water
and under 15 feet -ib bV
Every vessel drawing 15 feci water
and under lb feet A 00
30 00
Every vessel drawing 16 feet water
SO
ana over leet oi w
43
From Smithville to Brunswick, or from Bruns
wick to Wilmington, br vice rcrsa, sh ill br one
half the pilotage Irom Smithville to Wilmington.
x rum omithviue to i lve i athom Hole, Irom x ivc
Fathom Hole to Brunswick, from Brunswick to
Campbell's Island, and from Campbell s Island to
Wilmington, or vice versa, one lourtli ot tlie rilot-
age irom amituvuie to Wilmington : rrovidcd
that vessels of 60 tons burthen, owned by citizens
of this State, shall not be required to take a Pilot.
Bv order,
.THOS. H. HOWEY, Clerk, B. C.
December 12th, 1865.
Dec. 14. 244 It.
FRESH 0RAXGES.
LEMONS,
RAISONS, CURRANTS,
CITRON, MIXED CANDY,
STICK. CANDY,
Wines and Cordials for
CHRISTMAS,
AT
GEO. Z. FRENCH k CO S.
No. 10 South Front street.
243-ts.
Dec. 13.
FOR SALE.
TXTILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, ON THE
t V Second day of January next, at Commercial
Corner, if not sooner disposed of, my plantation
on the Plank Road, two miles East from Wilming
ton. The dwelling is new, large, and convenient
ly arranged, a splendid well of water, kitchen,
barn, stables, carriage hoiioe, oven, kettle, potatoe
cellar, &c. jhere is fourteen acres of laud in the
highest state of cultivctiou, producing everything
in the greatest perfection that is required for fami
ly or market use. There is also about four hun
dred fruit tree3 of the very best selection, consist
ing of apples, pears and peaches, producing the
choicest of fruits. About two hundred scuppr
nong grape vines, just beginning to bear, and
some Isabella vines. To any one who wishes a
pleasant and comfortable home and within busi
ness reach of the city, this is a rare chance, such a
one as cannot be obtained elsewhere. The place
is handsOmly situated, high, pleasant, and very
healthy, and within ten minutes ride of the cit v.
For further information, examine the premises,
or enquire of S. p. 1VEY.
Dec. 13. 243-ts.
Shackelford, Haas & Co.,
RE receiving, and have now in store
100 Barrels Flour,
20 Casks Western Bacon,
Sides and Shoulders,
20
25
20
20
Barrels Sugar,
Boxes Candy,
Boxes Cheese, j
Half Boxes Raisons,
and many other articles unnecessary to mention,
, ALSO,
MCKNIGHT'S ALBANY ALE,
In cases.
Dec. 12
142-lw.
Notice.
THE undersigned is now prepared to make
Buggies, Sulkies, Wagons, Carts and Drays to
order, and also Blacksmithin neatly done, and all
repairing done with neatness and at the shortest
notice. My shop will be found on Second street
between Walnut and Red Cross streets, where I
can be found at all times.
JAMES A. LOWRY,
Wilmington, N. C.
Dec 12 242-1 w.
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
PROFESSOR HENRY SCHOELLER offers his
services as Teacher of Music, in all its branch
es, to the citizens of Wilmington. Pianos tuned.
Apply at Whitaker's book store, or at the store of
J aeohi & Co., No. 9 Market street
Dee, 4th. ; ' 23&.2w
PROCLAMATION,
",' " Br '
W. W. HOLD EN, PROVISIONAL GOVERNOR
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Sphere As, it has Ixen represented to me that
there U au urgent necity in many of the coun
ties of this State, that funds should be raised bv
taxation lor the Aupptt of the boon Now, there
fore, I, W. W. IIOLDEN, Provisional Governor of
the Statp of North Carolina, by virtue of the pow
er vested in me, do hereby proclaim and declare-
That a majority oi the Provisional Justices of
the Peace in any county in this State are hereby
empowered and authorized to impose such a tax
as in Jheir judgment may Ihj indispensable to the
enpport of the poor; gaid tax to be levied, collect
ed, accounted for and used in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 28 and 80, Revised Code of
North Carolina.
Provisional officers whose duty it is to execute
the orders of the Provisional Justices, are hereby
commanded to be prompt in the performance of
their duty under this Proclamation.
Done at our eitv of Raleigh, on the 9th day of
December, one thousand eirht hundred and
sixty-rive, and in the year of the Independence
ot the L nited Mates the 90th.
W. W. HOLDEN, ProvLuor.al. Governor.
By the 'Governor:
W. R, Richardson, "
Private Secretary.
Dee. 13. ' 243-lm.
SOUTHERN EXPKESS C031PASY,
FXrBZSS FORWARDERS.
THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS CO.,
LATE
THE ADAMS' EXPRESS COMPANY,
IS NOW PREPARED TO RECEIVE AND
FORWARD with promptness and dispatch, all
Freight, Money, and Valuables, to any point iu the
Southern States, and with their connection with
".THE ADAMS' and IIARNDEN'S EXPRESS,"
can forward without delay to all points in the
Northern States, either by Railroads or Steamers,
a shippers may desire.
All charges on Freight delrvered to this Com
pany will be paid on delivery of same at this
Office, thereby avoiding the necessity of forward
ing bills of charges for collection.
JAME& MACOMoEK, Agent.
Deo. 13.
STEAM SAW MILLS.
POOLE & HUNT,
Baltimore, Maryland,
MANUFACTURE
T)ORTABLE and Stationary Steam Engines and
i. Boilers,
Steam Fire Engines,
Portable Saw Mills, Gang and Single Saw Mills,
x Mining Machinery,
Portable Grist Mills, Flour Mill Machinery.
We have taken the General Agency for North
Carolina for the sale of Poole & Hunt's Portable
Steam Engines, with Page's Saw Mills, and will
receive orders for them at any time. Drawings
and Specifications, with Price Lists, can be seen
at our office. Regular lines are now running to
Baltimore, and the Mills can be obtained promptly.
- ANDREWS fc BARDIN,
Commission Merchants.
Office, No. 5 South Water street,
Wilmington, N. C.
Aug. lrUh 142-tm
SACRED COSCERT.
riICKETS of admission to the Sacred Concert at
JL the City Hall on Wednesday evening next in
aid of St. John's Church may be had
of the Hon. JOHN DAWSON.
At the store of W. II. LIPPITT,
At the store of C. D. MYERS,
At WHITAKER'S book store.
At the BANK OF WILMINGTON,
Of Col. DEROSSET,
Of JOHN L. HOLMES, Esq., or
J. A. WILLARD, Treasurer.
Books contaiuing the words of the pieces to be
sung may be had of the above on Wednesday.
' ' J. E. LIPPITT, )
JOHN L. HOLMES, C Com.
JAS. A. WILLARD,
i Der;. 12 242-2t.
j C. H. .TF. SHINS, STEPHEN W. POLI.Y,
Richmond, Va. Yv'ilmiugton, N. C.
Co-partnership Notice.
HAVING formed co-partnership for the pur
pose of carrying on the cabiuet makinir and
undertaking business, we will always keep on
hand au assortment oi Coffins, Cases, &c. All or
ders promptly attended to.
Princess st., between Front & Water,
Wilmington, N. C.
Dec. 12 242-1 weod.
Coal.
TONS STOVE COAL,
for sale, by
HORACE M. BARRY.
Dec. 12
242-s.
Auction Sales
0
F GOVERNMENT ANTIIROCITE COAL,
belonging to the Navy, to be sold on Tues
day, 10th day of December, 1S65, at Newberne, N.
C. 3,500 tons of Anthrocite coal, more or less.
Terms cash on delivery.
Deo. 11. 240-ts.
Home Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK.
Pluenix Insurance Co.,
OF BROOKLYN, N. "Y.
Merchants' Insurance Co.,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
Kcpvcseutiiag Assets of $Io,ooo,ooo
WE are prepared to effect insurance on
BUILDINGS and MERCHANDISE at
lowest rates of responsible companies anywhere.
Marine Insurance at lowest rates.
KIDDER & MARTIN.
Dee 9 240-lmo
For Sale to Arrive.
2000
sacks Liverpool grounds SALT.
5000 bushels Nova Scotia Oats supe-
rior quality.
Dec 9
KIDDER &
MARTIN.
240-3t
CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
"y7"E arc constantly receiving every variety of
BOOKS,
COMPRISING
GALLERIES,
SOUVIN1ERS,
JUVENILES, &c, Sbc.
TOYS OF ALL KIXLS, AND FIRE WORKS
INNUMERABLE.
We design having the largest stock and greatest
variety of GIFTS, both Christmas and New Year,
ever brought to ihis market, a catalogue of which
will shortly be out.
WHITAKER'S BOOK STORE,
P. S. This shall not interiere in the least with
sales in the heavier branch of the business as we
have plenty force employed.
Dec. 9th 240-lw
DOLLXEU , O. P01TEK. JOIIX BA"ttSI0X.
DQLLSEti, P0TTEE & CO.,
SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Dealers in Cottdn, Naval Stores, &c
No. 181 Front street,
t New York.
All consignments to this address are insured
wbeh on shipboard, with or witLoct advices from
the shippers. Usual cash advances made on con
signments. ..
- Vunelst 7S-6ia
Lij?upncf lC.
RUSS'
ST. DOMINGO
PREPARATIONS.
RUSS
ST. DOMINGO
BITTERS.
An infallible remedy for Dispepsia, Loss of Ap
petite, Indigestion, General Debility, Ac-
Especially recommended to weak and debilita
ted women and children.
RECOMMENDED AND USED BY THE MEDI
CAL FACULTY.
RUSS'
ST. DOMINGO
WINE.
For the social circles.
, RU83'
ST. DOMINGO
PUNCH.
A delicious beverage.
We challenge the world to produce as genuine
articles as we above enumerate.
TRY THEM.
For sale bv
GEO. Z. FRENCH & CO.,
" It) Soath Ftont street,
Wilmington,
And by all Grocers and Druggists.
Nov. 30. 233-ly
BORER'S BITTERS.
rjHE oldest and best renowned.
L. FUNKE, Jr., Sole Agent.
66 Liberty street, New York.
Ausr. 23d 148-Sm
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY'S THROUGH LINE
TO
X r o r ni
- TOUCHING AT MEXICAN PORTS,
AND CARRYtNG THE U. S. MAIL
T EAVE PIER No. 43 NORTH RIVER, foot of
JLJ Canal street, at 12 o'clock noon, on the 1st,
11th, and 21st of every month (except when those
dates fall on Sunday, and then on the preceding
Saturday,) for ASP1NWALL, connecting, via ra
nama Railway, with one of the Company's Steam
ships from Panama for SAN FRANCISCO," touch
ingat ACAFL'LCO.
DECEMBER.
1st HENRY CHAUNCKY, Captain Gray, con
nectina- with CONSTITUTION, Captain Earns
worth.
11th ATLANTIC. Captain Maury, connecting
with GOLDEN CITY, Captain Bradbury.
21st NEW YORK, Captain Homer, connecting
with COLORADO, Captain W at kins.
Departures of 1st aud 21st connect at Panama
with Steamers tor south rAUinu romcs
Those of 1 .--t touch at MANZANILLO.
TItliOl'OlI PASSAGE KATEs IN CURRENCY
First Cabin. Second Cabin. Steerage.
$350. $250. 15
A discount of ONE QUARTER from steamers'
rates allowed to second cabin and steerage passen
ofers with families. Also, au allowance of ONE
QUARTER on through rates to clergymen and
their families, and school teachers ; soldiers having
honorable discharges, HALr AKL.
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each
adult. Baggage-masters accompany baggage
through, and attend to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received on the dock
the day before sailing, from steamboats, railroads,
and passengers who prefer to send down early.
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicine
and attendance free.
A Steamer will be placed on the line January
1st, 1866rtornn from NEW ORLEANS to A8PIN
WALL, via HAVANA.
For Passage Tickets or further information, ap
ply at the Company's ticket office, on the Wharf,
foot of Canal street, North River, New York.
F. W. G. BELLOWS,
.Agent.
Dec. 6th 238-3md
FOR SALE.
ON THE SECOND day of January next, (unless
sooner disposed of at private sale) at public
auction in the town of Wilmington, the following
valuable property :
A THREE STORY BRICK STORE,
On the South side of Market street, known as store
No. 20, in Block 151. .
A BRICK STORE,
On the North side of Market street, No. 15, Block
164. One row of
ONE STORY BUILDINGS,
On the South side of Princess street, in Block 164.
ONE LARGE STORE,
On the South-west corner of Front and Princess
street, Block 164, and a
THREE STORY BRICK STORE,
On the South side of Market street, No. 22, Block
151. D. B. BAKER.
Dec. 4th 23-2tewts
Substitute for Permian Guano.
B A tU G H ' S
RAW BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
BAUCH & SONS,
MANtJPACTUREKS AND PROPRIBTORS,
StoreNo. SO Sontli Delaware Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA.
THIS VALUABLE MANURE has been before
the agricultural public, under one name for
twelve years past, aud its character for vigor of ac
tion and permanence in effect is well established.
Before the war, it was introduced to some extent
iii the Southern States, and was found to be highly
adapted to
COTTON, TOBACCO" AND ALL CROPS.
Tke sales now amount to many thousand tons,
annually, and the facilities for its manufacture are
extensive and complete. The Proprietors of this
MANURE are engaged in no other business, and
are therefore directly interested in maintaining
fully its high standard of efficiency. The trade
supplied by the cargo direct from the wharves of
the manufactory. Dealers are invited to become
acquainted wlrh the special advantages of this arti
cle before purchasing other brands.
8Send lor a pamphlet.
Manufactured only by
BAUGH & SONS,
No. 20 South Delaware A venue,
PhiladelDhia.
Geo
Z. French & Co., Agents, Wilmington,
N. C.
Dec. 6th
238-3m
THOS, B. CARR, M. D.,
Dentist.
OFFICE and residence on Market street, nex
door west of Willis' Dm? 8tore
Oct. 5th
185-3m
FURNITURE.
ESTABLISHED I I 1826.
AN EXTENSIVE assortment of FURNITURE
and BEDDING in every variety and stjle,
constantly on hand. Orders for the south careful
ly packed, WM.H. LEE,
199 & 201 Fulton 8L, New York.
Oct. 25th, 202-Sm.
TO LET AND FOR SALE.
Hilton Plantation
DWELLING HOUSE
With all
UPLAND AND LOWLAND ATTAfiiFl)
XXTILL be rented until 1st October. For term
YV &c, apply to , CRONLY & MORkH
Real EUtc Brokers and Auctions
ept.25th. 1T...
STEAM SAW
;and planing mill foii sai y
I OFFER for sale my Steam Xnv Miil rr. - ,
one-scperate engine to each N;iw and 1'
Mill; extensive pen for timber, eomhio Uou " .r
plenty of water, houses for accotumod uion ufV"
pcrlntendants and employees.
O. C. l'AKM.FY
VALUABLE PLAXTATHH
For Rent or Lease.
HPHE SUBSCRIBER offers for n m, ;,,r L .
JL five yearn, his plantation on Tow n . l
miles below Wilmington. 500 ac res arc cii-na-j
and fenced, well adapted to the; j ro.i;;Ctiou v'
corn, cotton, wheat, potatoes, Ac .. amh.''
excellent ground-pea land, lu -addition u, w. 1
there is a .
Large Orchard of Fruit Trcjs,
Bearing large quantities of fruit.
On the place there arc two framed dwi '
houses, large barns, stables, Ac. Also, sovf:-.;."
framed houses for laborers, now tv -( -ui.-d
freedmeu, most of whom may probably t hTf. ;
to work on the place.
The proximity of this plantation to Wiiiuiu T,,
the easy approach by large fiats at al! tim, u i
several landing, insuriuglupmeu: to au iu,
offers inducements to enterprising men. ei -, ;.k;lV
those familiar with hired labor, that u-v, . .. . ,
possess. Address Dr. JOHN I. BELLAMY
Wilmington, N. C, or call on hiiu at hi- eityv.,.'
dence.
Dec. 5th j;;; ,
SLEEPY HOLLOW PLAMATIOA,
CIRCUMSTANCES over which I luye nu vu
trol, forces the neccssitv of oilerhui tlu U. ,.-
able plantation and residence
FOR SALK.
It contains over 700 acres of L.mu. -i . ,
the head of the Great Hollow ut :n, r i- .
river in Bladen county, near t on:. . ! !' :'
public laudiug) on the puUic roai, i-v :.i - ,
Wilmington, 14 miles aJuve Kii.a'.-i i'. -J, i.. .
below layetteville, 8' mile irom l'u-;.,: ti(.,
P.O., "2 miles from Maye-viM. . 1 ; .
Lumbertau, and about i uiie. iii.i u;;
from the Wil., Char. A li Ii. Load, hi . ..
mObl agreeable neighbor!ijcJ m: ;i .
The Improvements cop-ii fa !:.:-'
ant modern biiilt and well rim-in-!
containing 8 large looms and i.ifav
piazza, front and r .u , uHiee. jiantr; .
spring house, kitchen, slot r- Louse, w.
lroniner room, pouiirv, uouse, wmc Louse.
and smoke house,ove racers house, bku-kMnit l
tool house, carpcuters' shop, carriage hou.-
gy nouses, cart sueus, uarn, eni, -;a;u
horses, large rodder house, loom and
i'
house, and 18 laborers lodges, all ol n-, .
struction, frame and brick chinmey, - r t bn
complete, with most excellent opring ami w-:
of water.
The Dwelling is 'surrounded by a licaiiiii ,1 :
acre grove of oaks, hicory and elm trees, a wt;,
improved garden, 20 acres devoted to ap; i .md
peach orchards and grape vines iu tim- in m: u.
condition, and 20 acres are devoteu u M uitu rr
trees, containing 8 varieties, which ai-e in lull ! ra:
ing from May until August, and is invaluat ! r
hog and poultry raising; fire wood ami tim! rr .u
abundant and convenient.
The lands arc as good as any in the eountr. .
the river bottoms rich, the uplands lair, ami t o:.,
susceptible of high improvement. .if the v -grown,
coni, cow yens, potatoes, eotion, uITlu.
oats and rye are the principal all ot wliiliii
well.
"With a trifling exponsc a head of water thirty,.,
forty feet could be had for milling or inannfu. t.r
ing purposes the stream never fails. The health
of the place is unsurpassed. Iu u rechjf in-.' ni'
three years, with a family (white and blueki. lon
ging from sixty to eighty, no death has urn vl,
nor has a physician been called to any Vxse, attni.
utable to the health of the place, or has any a-u
or fever of any kind, or other disease neeurn-d.
And last, but not least, no sign or pound ot mos
quito of any description, has ever been known nct!
the place.
To a person desiring long life and a .lea-mL
one, this place oners rare attractions.
Plantation furniture, 6tock and provision.- --wii
be sold with the place if desired.
Application may be made to me, hpon tin- j n in
ises, or to O. G. Parsley & Co., at Wilmington.
HENRY Nl'TT.
Sept. 30. s''
WANTS.
BANK OF WILHLGT(,
IOTES WAN1TD.
WE wish to buy a limited amount of" the a
Bank Notes. Apply to
WO
ORTH & DANIK1-
Browns' Wbar
Nor. 13.
Wanted.
(JUQ A MONTH ! Agents wanted for su -eJptU
tirely new a riicles, just out. Address t
T. GAREY, City Building, Biddefoi .1, Maine. .
sept. 13th . lM; :;m
Wanted,
dUrfciT A DAY! Atrents wanted to a n '
and.wonderful SEWING MACIUM
ti.e
only cheap one licensed. Address
SHAW & CLARK,
Biddelord, M tiu.-
sept 13th
SCHOOLS.
Tlie Bingham School,
MEXANEJ'ILLE.N. C.
next session v, ill begin March 7th, 1"
npiiE
-L and continue forty weeks,
liiiut;
s u : ; .
people of the east the advantage
ot
sion and a winter vacation.
Boys thoroughly prepared Uh i' '
for business. Addfeso
-W.M, 1U.N(.H '
- Mebam . ' '.
Nov. 27
Wilmington x
MALE AND FEMALE Si;MJ
QORNER of Second uud Che
Oct. 14
w ji f : '; .
Jrmeij.aj
1 ie-8.
HOTELS.
BAILEY'S STAR HOTEL,
FRONT STREET, WILMINGTON N. ( .
JAMES II. BAILEY, Proprietor.
HOUSE open for the reception of guests at a
hours of the day and night.
No pains will be spared to make- the guest- j'
the house comfortable in every respect.
The tatle Is supplied with every luxury the mar
ket affords.
A first class restaurant ia attached to the Lor-.
where he public will be furnished w iih ice ( paiu,
or oysters in iheir seasons, vines, choice liquur,
etc . .
July 19th 11-
STILLS! STILLS!!
4 WHISKY STILLS COMPLETE,
For sale by r
HART & 13A1LY.
ept.0, '65. l5lMf
HOWE S SCALES.
AN ASSORTMENT OF SIZES JUST Kb
XEIVED including Counter Scales.
WORTH & DANIEL
Sale Asenti.
Nov. 12. 21S-8-
Farina,
BROWN CORN STARCH,
CHOCOLATE.
At 11 & 13 Front street.
, CHAS. D. MYERS, Ageut.
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