r
-y. - ' a-r
msm
mimmm
PUBLISHED TRI-WEERLY, BY TDOMAS L0RLN6.
V"6:48-NO. 76.
WILMINGTON. N. C SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 10. 1853.
.WHOLE NO. "!36
1 H
JzfuLl
St.
i.V.t'
ITUB TKI-WEEKl-V C0MUEKCI1L
OS Ipablished every Tcbsdat," Twmdat and
SAi-uaoAT C 5T per anatam, paysbl lo ail cases
uy fliOJlAS LOaiNQ EafTO and Poaii-
Toa,
-
Comer Frout and Market streets,
' B1TQS OP ADVEKTISISTG.
1 fnaerttoil 90 50 1 sqr. 2 months, 4 00
2 -" " 75 I 1 3 " 5 00
1 00 I I 6. ' . 8 00
1 xrtonih 2 60 I I 12 00
. 1 aqr.'
'ft..
Ten lines or less make a iQuare. If an adver-
iaement exceed tea lines, (be pi ice will be in
lt-drtleeDta are payable a! the time of
j : ' - heir insertion. . ,
j ' , ir.intriixg with vear advertisers, win oe rnaae
fVo- traf -r'f contracts for yearly adrerilaing
. b Dcriuia u; SUould wa.tca renaer
, ;.--. rhtn?t in business, or an-uaaxpeeted removal
f A(Miar. chirre according to the published
ti'ii3i trm will be at the option- of the conlractwr, for
; v- htlmehe has advertised.
g The privilege of Annnal Advertisers is stricily
i;l!i4iaiid;tO'-lleirowT Immediate business ; and all
-Ladrtloments tor the benefit of other persons
';v.4 wetlaa all aivertlaements not immediately con-
i Vsjiecied with their own business, and all excess of
f . VadvortiseiaeiHs In length or otherwise beyond the
t: j?Iiinita engaged, will be charged at the usual rates
i 1 a No Advertisements is included in the contract
j -r't'i for the aaleAr rent of houses or 1-inda in town or
!.:?counCTyT for the sale or hire of negroes, whelh
i 3'4l er the property is owned by the advertiser or by
;i j :i? ether Bersons.i These are excluded by the term
.. '' 4im.m.tdiaU buaintat."
;i s S.S?AH advertisements inserted in the tri-weckly
U . i'Cara.mereial. areentitled to one tesertion in the
itSVi-S-IfWWy free of charge.
.iIOa CARD AND FACY PRINTIVO,
: :v eiecoted is superior stile.
ilZ -
rft-ArriTal'ud Departure of the Mails under
JS.ihTuw Arrtnrement. which iwent Into
Alteration.' 1st NarcU. I BJ.
Thu Mll from the North is due every dny at 9
" A: M and at 9J P. M. Closes at 1 P. M., and at
- P: M." precisely.
? KThe Mail for the South closes at 8J A. M.
i-AThe MaU from Onslow Court-Housi-, Sneads
Ferry, &c.. Is doe every Monday at 5 P.M. Closes
very Thursday at 9 P. M.
. .The Mail from Long Creek, Block River Chapel,
'fc&e.; Is due every Thursday at 6 P. JVI., and closes
- reame ni?ht at 9 P. M.
if? The Mail from Fayettevllle, via Klixebethtown
rV'-aind Prospect Hall, dec., via Wilmington and Man
jsheatar Railroad from Robinson's Post Office, is
f--due every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1
-P. M and closes same days at 81 A. M.
1, The mtil from Whiteville, Columbus county, per
.Wilmington and Manchester Uaiiroad is due at 1
'UP. M.t and closes at 8J A. M. every day.
extra Package will be maJo op for Let
tera going North of Richmond, Va , which will be
45 kept open until 7 A. M. All other Letters must bo
-i'lat the Office at the hours above nimcd, or they will
- not be Mailed until next succeeding Mail.
4.J CENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL
'W,1 "ybrJfc Messrs- Bc
owvA DiHoibkt.
. MifM sM" m m s k annwai
BalUmwtyim. H. Pkaks and Wm. Thomsoii.
JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM,
CeuralComiDiitiMi and Forwarding merchant
T Prompt personal attention given to fonslgu
. ' ' rf menta for Sale or Shipment.
iXJbcral Cash adcancet made on Consignment s lo
-k' . ' ... 'i. . ma or to my New Yurk friends.
- f Witmington, Jan. 30, 1853. 135.
?r'-T..C. WORTH,
C03H1SSI05 iXD FflRWiRDLNU HEI1C1I1M,
WILMINGTON. N. C.
g -Feb. 7. 1853. 141-ly.
SfetfeWILLIAM A. GWYE.t,
Ceneral lgenl,ForwarJing Commission Jlcrchant.
?V' f;I. take pleasure in Informing my friend?, thai I
.'" :iim ""prepared to give all business entrusted to me
. efficient and personal alfention. I haveajwharf Tor
"Naval Stores, with ample accommodatios?, Spirit
.-.IlJttSerand Warehouse. Consignments of Naval
61 ores for sale or Bhiprnent; end all kinds of coun--'
Mry-produce "Solicited. Cash advances made on
. f 'consignments:'
'April 18, 1953. 15.
. ' GEORGE MYERS,
; ;W03LES1LE AXD RETAIL GROCER
''Keifa constantly on hand, Wines, 7W, Liquors,
' :;. . Provisions, Wood and Willow Ware, fruit,
' ;V . Canfectwnaries, c. South Front street,
f- , WILMINGTON, N. 'J.
fNolr.18, 1852. 109.
" S S. B. & J. A. EYANS,
VWH0LES1LB AND SBTilt DRUGGISTS,
::j ' " - ' WILMINGTON. N. C.
r"r-f Will keep always on hand s large and very select
stack of Drnvs. MedicinAn. "!hmimU Painta
, Oils, Glass, tturgfeal Instruments, Patent
Medi-
'- class, Perfumery, dfcc, at low prices
3tJnn.'18, 1S53. ;V -
130.
:: . J. S. BANKS.
' - OSIISSIOS iSD FORWiRDIXG MERCHANT,
- - , WILMINGTON, N. C.
M'Jan 22. -. .v. ' 42-I2m-c.
J. HATHAWAY & SON,
.' COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
r - ,MriL.MisrGTox, n. c. '
J. L.
Hathaway.
:?Peb. 16, 1853
31.
JAS. H. CIIADBOURN & CO ,
General Commission Merchants,
; : " . vriLiMiNGToji, n. c.
Jas. H. CaAosotrsx. Geo. Chadb jcbn.
: Jan. 1, 1853. ' ; 123.
RUSSELL & BROTHER.
i ' ILATK KLLI8. SDlitLi. &. ra A
. i 1SNBRAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
-:r v-, Wff.MluriTiiiv v r
- J Liberal oash advances made on consignments of
. wavai storev, uotion, ana otner produce.
v My 3. 1353. v
-GEO. H1RRISS.
General UoianiissioD Blerchant.
l
WIL.MIVGTON. N. C.
- OTRICT attention given to procuring Freight
' ana purcnastng wargoes for vessels.
z -.ninx to
E.P.HaJL Em.
- O. Q. Parsley, Esq.
Wilmington.
vJ. BeHamr Km
: Thompson & Hunter, New 0T-
"- "ATex'r. Herroo, Jr. Philadelphia.
T" Messrs. Williams A Butler. ou ,
H. F. Baker. Es.. . Charleston, S. C
-Jan. 2( 1353.' v. ; 123-tf.
: ; S.TBI. WEST,
auctioneer and Cammlisioa tferehaat,
v v ,wn,HisroTOjr, . v.
WILL' sell or bar Real EsUta and Negroes at
a amill eommlssioa.'-" -; " ' :
' f Strict attention given to the sale of Timber, Tur
pentine, 1 ar, or any kind of Country frodnee. -.
Offle second door, South side of Market stree
on lha fvhsrf , . -
.Jooe 12, 1353? ' ' - ; . 33 ly.
LH-BttBMai
-9 I
II
BUSliNESS CARDS.
. & D. DuPRE.
WHOLE SALE AND R ETA fc DEALERS IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Valuta, Oil
Dye Stufls, Class, Perfumery, Cigars,
Old Liquors, fancy Articles, Ac.,
MARK KT STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Prescriptionscarefullycompounded by expert'
tnced persons.
March 28, 1853.
S. B. & J. A. EVANS,
WHOLESALE f- RETAIL DRUGGISTS
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Will keep always on hand a large and very select
i- - . . . ,. , t i ri. s-h:l.
aiuca oi urugs, MealCines, Viiiinimn, jtbidis
Ulaas, Surgical Instruments, Patent Medicines,
Perfumery, tc , at low prices.
Jai 18. 1853. 130
COCHRAN & RUSVtSLL.
(SCrCESSOKS TO TUGS ALIBONE iCO )
General Commission Merchants,
.o 31, North Wharves, and 63 North Water St s .
PHILADELPHIA.
I
HABVEV cochban.
W. 8. BCJSELL.
Liberal c ish advances mid
July ilth, 1353.
on
consignments.
58 tf.
GEO. II. KELLY,
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Nex idoot to A. A . Wannet's, on North Vatcrst
will attend to tlie sale of all kinds of Country Pro,
duce.such a? Corn. Peas, Meal, Bacon . Lard, Ac.
and wil I keep constantly on hand a full supply of
Groceries .Ac.
Refer nces.
WilletHall-of Wayne, Johntfclap, Wilmington
W. Caraway. Gen. Alx .. McRae. "
E. P- Hall, Wilmington , Wiley A. WalKei ( ' '
Dec. 13, 1852. 115-ly.
MILES C0ST1N,
C O M M ISSION MERCHANT
WILMINGTON, N. C.
QEI'FR TO
E.P. Hall, Esq., Pres't Branch Slate 1
Bank, 1
Thos.H. Wright, Esq., Pres't Bank ! Wilming-
Cape Fear, f ton.N.C
O.G. Parsley, Esq., Pres't Commcr- I
cial Bank, .
Dec. 19. 1S52 113-tf.
WILLIAM II, PEARE,
COLLtOTOK m ADYLBTIMfG AC1 NT
For Country N ewgimiicrs throt. eliut. t h e
United states,
Basement of Sun Iron Bi loings, Baltimore street
All business errusted to his care transacted
promptly, or liberal terms.
sept 7 95-f
J. D. LOVE,
MANUFACTURER ANO HEALER IN
CABINET FURNITURE,
BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, die. &c.
front street. South ot Market,
BROWN'S BUILDING, WILMINGTON, N. C.
Sept. lb, 1S52. 7tf-y-c
GEO. 0. VAN AMR1NGE,
RROKEK, AND M UUCAN TI LI3 AO EXT,
WILMINGTON, W. C.
PA RTICULAR attention paid to the purchase or j
sale of all descriptions of Merchandise and Pro-
luce, and on which one per cent commission will
be charged. Any business intrusted to him will re
ceive prompt and personal attention, ills desk Tor
he present is in the oriiee of Mr. Wm. A. Uwycr.
UEPEBEKCES .'
Messrs. Ellis, Russell & Co.,
" Adams Bro. & Co.,
" J.R. Blossom, Esq.
August 14. 1952.
Wilmington .
i
65.-1
C. FREEMAN. GEORGE HOUSTON.
KHEUMAN & HOUSTON,
MERCHANTS AND FACTORS,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
F. C. I'REEMAS & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
175 FRONT STREET,
NEW VORK.
FREEMAN A.D IKH&TON, WILMINGTON, Bi. C.
IEKP constantly on hand a stock of Plour,
.Corn, IJork, Uaeoti. Salt, Coffee, bagar, mo
lasses, lobacco, IsiHars, UnvtT, L,anaics, oap, ror-
eien and iJomestic Liquors and Wines; Iron,
.ails, IJainls, Oils, Glass, Domestics, Hals, Hoots,
Shoes, leather. Agricultural Implements, and a va
riety of other articles, suitable for fumilyand plan-
talion use and the retail trade, which they will
di-ipose of in lots to suit dealers or consumers on
reasonable terms for cash, or in exchange for Na
val Stores or other produce.
The senior partner D. C. Fbeemait, is located in
the city "of New ork ; the junior partner, Geo.
Houston, in Wilmington. If desired, advances,
will be made on consignments to and from either
place. All business entrusted lo ihcm will receive
proper attention ; and orders for Goods will be
promptly and carefully filled.
Sept. 9. 1852. 76-f.
I. DOLLNER- G. POTTLR. JT.
D0LLNER & POTTER,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, I
NEW YORK :
Liberal Cash Advances made on all Consignments,
April 31), 1353. 2(My-pd.
f. WES3EL. II. B. EILERS.
WESSEL & EILERS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLE
SALE GROCERS, North Water Street, Wil
mington, N. C intend to keep at the above
stands generalassortment of Groceries, Liquors,
ana provisions at wnoiesale and to carry on a
General Commission Business.
RiriBISCI
E. P. Hall, Pres't Brch Bank ofthe State.
O. G. Parsley, Pres't Commercial Bank
il
P.K.Dickinson, Esq
f oppe ox jo.
Dollnerdt Potter.
SN
e w Vork .
Jan. 20 1853 131
WILKINSON & ESLER.
cash dealers in
Conleetlonary , Fruit, Nuts, Toys.l'anrj Ar
ticle. Perfumery, Tobacco. Se?ars, Ac.,
WH OLESA LE A ND RE 7 AIL,
MARKET 8TREET,
WILMINGTON N.C.
Nov.30.lB52. l0-tf
N. T. HARRISS,
AUCTIONEER
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
TV lL.llIlVji i uiN, IN. C.
Rtrne to
Dr. John D. Bellamy,
John A. Tat lob, Esq.,
Gbobck Habbiss, Esq.
April 16. 1S53. 14-ly.
C. DuPRE & CO.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. GROCERS
ixruer srrom ana trincess-sl reels.
WILMINGTON, N.C.
DUPRE, n. B. RAKTFR.
WANTED.
LBS. of WOOL, for which I will
pay the highest cash prices.
GEO. S. GILLESPIE
0,000
May 24.
J
BUSINESS CARDS.
DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. W. M. SHEERWOOD, formerly
of Duplin, and practical Dentist for
the last 7 years, inforns bis friends
and the public generally, that he has located in Wil
mington, on Front street, corner of Orange, where
he is prepared to attend to all calls in the line oi his
profession. Rooms expressly for the reception of
Ladies. He is induced to hope that the liberal
patronage formerly extended to him may be con
tinued by the citixens of Wilmington and vicinity.
Oct. 2. ly-c.
A. n. VANBOKRELEN.
General Agent, Commission
and Forwarding
Merchant,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Particular attention given to sale and purchase
or naval torasw
June 1, 1853.
JOSEPH II. FLANNER,
General Commission Merchant,
WILMIXGTON, N. C.
May 9th. 1853. 87-ly-c.
BUTTER.
TUST landed per schr. Woke new Butter
For
O sale by
Aug. 6.
W. C. HOWARD.
61.
BACON AND LARD.
LOT of N. C. Bacon, nmsily limns, and a
few kegs N. C, Lard. For sale by
A
July 26. FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
N. C. BACON.
TTJST received, a lot of superior Notih Carolina
J Hams, tor salt by
July 28. ZENO H. GREENE.
NOTICE TO ALL.
A LL Deisons w hose Bills are vet unpaid arc
xjl hereby notified that I leave to-monow (Wed
nesdav) morning for the INorth and all accounts
must be sen led to-day.
July ZD, iajJ 5b. t;. ai Kits, Matter.
NEW AY HEAT FLOUR,
TN whole bbls. nnd t ielilh bnjzfi, just received
Xfr.sli.at L N. BARLOW'S,
Au2. 16. No. 3, Granite Row.
SAVE YOUR RAGS,
ND sell to AILKINSON & ESLEU, and get
Cash for ihem, at the Fruit Depot.
A
Ausi. 13. 61.
STATIONERY.
SMALL size Gilt Edse Letter Paper; Green's Ink
Eraser; Folio and Quarto Blank Books; I'lne
Laid Pa pei, di t to indexed through ; Blue Laid Bill
Paper ; David'? Steel Pen Ink, best black ; receiv
ed this morning and for tale nt
Anjiust 19. S. W. WHITAKER.
CLEGG ON GAS LIGHTING.
A Practical Treatise on the manufacture and dis-
- tributlon oi ooai-i.as, us introdutlon and pro
gressive improvement. Illustrated by engravings
from working Drawings, with general estimata.
Forsaleat 8. W. WHITAKER S.
June 23. 45.
LARD AND BACON.
' EBLS. N. C. Lard : 1,000 lbs. do. Bacon.
J Forsaleby JOS. R. BLOSSOM.
July 14. 61
BACON.
A LOT of very superior North Carolina Bacon,
J.. just
received and for bale low, bv
Aug. 11.
J. II. FLANNER.
BUTTER.
J3 ECE1VED this day, per Schr. LAMARTINE,
XI front INew l ork, 1U kegs J-.xtb Hinter.
Aug. II. O Hvl'KKitri).
BACON.
A Lot of very Su; crfor Norlh Carolina
Bacon
t just received, and for sale low
fZanner.
62-3t.
J. H.
Aug. 9.
WE HAVE RECEIAED
RANGES, Lemons, Candy, Kaisins, Nuts, Cas
J tile Soap, Bird Cages, Baskets, Prunes, Smo
king Tobacco, Chilrens' Chairs, Cradles, Walking
Canes, Whips, Matches, and I'reserved Ginger.
For sale low by
Aug.J WILKINSON & ESLER.
WANTED.
A
Siiuntion in tho country, by a practical En
gineer and Machinest, to take chaige of a S.
S. Mill.
Address A. D. Box 28, Wilmington P. Office.
August 9. G2-3t-p.
TOBACCO TOBACCO.
O A BOXES good and cheap Chewing Tobacco;
Snuti" in barrels snd half barrels. For sale
by ZEiNO H. GREENE.
July 28. N. C. T. copy. 67
M0SCHET0 NETTING
1 (Cf Peices, just received ana for sale
by KAUNWEILER & BRO.
July 23.
GLUE.
BARRELS, for sale by
j 28. FREEMAN
30
t HOUSTON.
SOAP AND CANDLES.
50
BOXES No. 1. and Pale Soap ;
20 " Tallow Candles, warranted to keep
hard. Por sale by
ZENO H.
GREENE.
July 28.
C. T. copy.
67
snoT.
Qf''i LBS., assorted sizes, for sale by
0J 'J July 28. FREEMAN tt HOUSTON.
FOR SALE.
A LARGE BOW WINDOW. Apply to
C. M VERS.
July 7. Granite Row.
EXCELS0R OR LABOUR.
SAVI!G Soap, for sale at the Fruit Depot, by
July 7. WILKINSON 4 ESLER.
PAPER HANGINGS,
BORDERS and Fire Screens ; Cornices, Bands,
Gimps, Cords and Tassels: D'Laines. Dam-
asks, l urKey Ked Ualico and White Muslin (Jur
tains at all prices ; Piano and Table Covers: O
Cloths lor noors and tables Mattings of all
widths, Red and White, 4, 5 and 6 4 wide. For
salecneapDy KAHNWEILER dt BRO.
June3. 4
FAYETTEYILLE FLOUR.
Q)C BBLS. Superfine Knvetteville Flour, just re
iV "ceived and in store. Forsaleby
Julv 16.
W. C. HOWARD.
SUMMER HATSA FEW LEFT YET.
T Y Stock is still complete of Drab Beavers
J.TX ana oassimeres. sou Low nrm.. nii
lasnionapie snapes ; a creat vsrietv nf wit
ot every snspe ; aiso straw Mats of every stvle
anu u:iiiuun auu hiiii receiving, lientlemen
n jve cut io can to oe nttco and soiled at thw P.m
porium. Granite Row.
Inly 26. C. MYERS, Proprietor.
GUNNY BAGS.
2000 forweby' W " ,6COBd hmB!
Aogr, 13.' FREEMAN & HOUSTON",
LIME! LIME!! LIME!!!
?n)BBLS. Liocolnville White Lurid: also
UwU calcined Plaster, Plastering Hair, and Fire
Brick, Hydraulic Cement, 1,000 bbls. Lime &c, for
sale oy j. u. & It. IS. WUUU,
. July 8. 1832. Contractors and Builders.
PURE MEDICAL WINES & LIQUORS
ink ARK and Pale Preneh Brandy; Port, Madei-
ra ana anerry mines, all of superior quality.
S. B. 4 J. A. EVANS.
Jan 15. k 129
! NOTICE.
THE subscriber. resDectfuIlv informs the public
X that hie is owtranascting the Auction business
on his own account, and hopea by strict attention to
business, to merit a continuance of that patronage
heretofore so libers II y bestowed upon him.
M. CRONLY.
Stock.Real Estafe and enroe. bought and sold
on eommlssioa bl t per cent either at -private or
NOTICE.
ry HOSE persons who have placed papers in the
J. hands oi the late Jambs uuich, acting oonata
ble. are hereby requested to present the official re
ceipts now held by them, and receive their respec
live claims from the subscriber, who as the execu
tor of thclate James Burch, is desirous of closing
the business of the estate.
JOHN D. BELLAMY, Executor.
Feb 15. I42-tf
BUTTER.
cr KEGS Butler, received per schr.
Adcll. For
7sale by
July 16.
IV. C.
HOWARD.
52
FLOUR.
0T BBLS. Canal Flour, just received per
Ann
C& Susan, for sale by
July 16.
W. C. HOWARD.
52
SPIRITS TURPENTINE CASKS.
ry"r new and second hand, on board schr. A.
UUT. Ward, for sale by
July 16. FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
"FKESHFAMILY GROCERIES?-
JUST received and now landing from various
vessels; Fine fresh Butter; 11. Smith and Hope
ton Flour, in bbls., half bbls. and bags; Fulton
Market Beef; Sugar and Teas; layer and bunch
Raisins; Almonds; English Walnuts; Prunes;
Pecan Nuts. A new lot of handsome Water Cool
ers ; and Austin's patent Ice Freezers; Lemon
Syrup ; N. O. Molasses and Syrup; Sardines, in
third, half and whole boxes; Rio, Java ami La
guira Coffee ; besides some boxes of Wheat Hom
mony ; and every kind of Bird Cages.
C. Dp PRE & Co.,
Corner of Princess and Front-sis.
July 19. 53.
BLANKS.
THE following Blanks are printed and kept con
stantly for sale at the OfRce of The Commercial.
COMMERCIAL.
Shipping Articles.
Kates of -Freight on
W.
Kills ot Laamg.
& R. Rail Road.
Do. on Line Boats.
Bills of Exchange, bound
and in sheets.
Do. Domestic.
Negotiable Notes on the
several Banks.
Do. on all the Banks.
Bill of sale of Vessels.
Do. Letter Sheet.
Crew Lists.
Prices Current.
Checks on all the Banks.
Charter Party.
Manifests of all kinds.
Entries Merchandise.
Do. Ballast,
MISCELLANE O US.
Warrants, with and with
Bills of Sale.
Do. of Negroes.
Bonds for Negro Hire.
Mortgage Deeds.
out judgment.
Negro Passes.
Warrantee Deeds
Bonds for the Delivery of
Property
COURT1 BLANKS
Ven. Exponas.
Ca Sa and Bone.
Alias Vend. Ex.
Fi Fa.
Subpoenas County
and
Superior Uourt.
Jurors Tickets, County
and Superior Court.
Writs.
Allkinds of Blanks and Job Work, executed to
order with neatness and dispatch.
LABOR IS MONEY.
TUST received from the manufactory, 75 boxes
J Excelsior Family Soap, two-thirds the quantity
and half the labor will do the same washing as any
other Soap hard, soft or salt water may he used
wi:h success. In whole or half boxes. For sale
by S. M. WEST.
Feb. 24. 145
SHINGLES,
all descriptions, as called for, b
O1
vSTi
May 24.
GEO. S.
LLESPIE.
HICKORY,
PERSIMMON AND WALNUT TIMBER, fur
nished to order, bv
May 24.
GEO. S. GILLESPIE.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE.
1 ( dozen Corn Brooms;
lV6 do. barrels Covers ;
4 do: Draw Buckets;
10 nests Cedar Tubs ;
20 do. Measures;
2 dozen Step Ladders, all lengths ,
2 do. Cocoa Dippers ;
4 do Whists;
4 do. Dusting Brooms ;
10 do. Painted Buckets ;
20 nests Flour Pails;
2 dozen Well Buckets;
5 nests Painted Tubs ;
1 dozen Churns, assorted sizes ;
4 dozen Bung Starts:
4 do. Hearth Brooms
4 do. Scrub do.;
6 patent Ice Creem Freezers, new pattern
freeze in 5 minute3 ;
2 Chamber Setts, very handsome. For sal
low, by W.C.HOWARD.
JuneU. o.
THE NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMP'Y,
RALEIGH, N. C
THE above Company hrsbeen in operation si nee
the 1st of April, (849, under the direction of the
following Officers, viz :
Dr. Charles K. Jonhson, President.
Wm. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
Wm. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
P" WhrlII Mr80" l Aiea Board of
Dr. m. xl. AlcU.ee, . .
Dr. R.B. Haywood, 5 -"'tt"m-J.
Hersman, General Agent.
This Company has received a charter eivine ad
vantages to the Insured over any other Company.
The 5th Section gives the Husband the privilege to
insure his own lite for the sole use of Ills wile and
Children, free from any clainif-of the representa
tives of the husband or any of his creditors.
Organized on purely mutual principles, the life
members participate in the trroeof the profits which
are declared annually. Besides, the applicant for
ife, when the annual premium is over30 may pay
one half in a Note.
All claims for insurance against the Company will
oe paid within ninety days after proof of the death
of the party is furnished.
Slaves are insured forone orfive years, at rates
which will enable all Slaveholders to secure this
class of proper! ty against the uncertainty of life.
Slave insurance presents a new and interesting
feature in the history of ft orth Carolina. which will
prove very important to the Southern States.
t'ne iasr iour momns operation oi tms oomiuny
shows a very large amount of business more than
the Directors expected to do the first year havinir
alreaoy issuea more man zuu roucies.
Dr. wm. W. JUabbisb. Medieal Examiner, and
Agent. Wilmington, N. C.
All uommantcationa on business ot tae uampanv
should be addressed to - -
' JAS. F. JORDAN. Sec'y.;:
RaleigQ,Feb. W,fIS53. ' 141-tf. '
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Snbscriocr has leased for a tern of years,
a-oiK-w. Brown, fc.sq., ms nre-proof store, with
his wharves, and is now in condition to take es
pecial eare of Spirits Turpentine and other Naval
Stores commlled to his care. The Warehouse is
well known to be the best and safest place in town
for the storage of Bacon, Lard. Corn, Peas, dec.
The lower wharves have on them four large new
sheds, where Spirits can be safely kept from the
rain and sun. He is prepared to receive and ship,
or sell, all kinds of produce sent to his care. He
will also make advances when required.
He begs to refer to the following gentlemen: R,
W. Brown, John Dawson, O. G. Parsley , and Thos.
H. Wright, Eaqrs.
MILES COSTJN.
Brown's wharf Wilmington, N. C.
Sept.l? 77.
TO TRAVELLERS.
WE anj receiving a large arpply of
Sole Leather, iron fram- "Wrwift foHn
afdXadle' Trunk: Carriej Bag. Ym
ubber Life Preservers? ',,'"'' "
Uses, India Ru
May 31
K4HNWK1LER& BRO.
INSTALMENTS
FOR WILMINGTON AND TOPSAIL SQEXD P. R CO
AT a meeting held by the Board of Directors
on the22d ult., the lollo wing order was passed:
Ordered, Thai an ina'alment of twenty percent,
on the Capital Stock of the Wilmington & Topsail
Sound Plank Road Company, be paid on the first
day of March next ; and that an inatalmeut of ten
per cent, be payable severally on the first day of
April, May, June, July, August, Septemler an
October thereafter ; and the last instalment ol cigl;
per cent, on the first day of November following.
Am it is ordered further, That intercet be char
gcd in all cases ii deferred payment.
NICHOLAS N. NIXON, Pretident.
. Feb. 1. ' 136
DISCOUNT NOTES.
OLANK NOTES for discouut at the several
-U banks in this place, and a handsome edition
I us t printed of note:- embracing all the bank .for sale
at the Ollice of The Commercial . .:
Oct.26. 9
GLUE.
25
BBLS.
by
superior, just received and for! sal
ADAMS BRO. &. Co.
Jut: 5.
Vn,r
PHILADELPHIA CONFECTIONERIES
JUST received a superior lot of those Lore Rings
Port Wine Drops, Brandy Drops, Cordial Drops
Jehy Kings, Apple Paste, assorted Uuin Drops and
fr ine Almonds. Also, SO boxes H ydraulie l'ress
Candies; 15 boxes and half boxes Colgates No. 5 1
Sun' For sale by C. DuPRE &. Co.
June 18. ?.4U
F0RM0DENTA.
J I llArsUf-. indeed, that so tew realize how es
O tential to umale beauty, and manly elegance,
area fine set or p ill shed teeth ; nothing contnbu
tes more toward it ; nothing detracts more essen
tially from it, than neglected, and consequently
discolored and disfiguring teeth. They areas es
sential to health as to beauty, for it is impossible
to innate tnrougn decayed or unclean teeth, with
out attectmg the lungs and stomach frequently to
a serious extent. In offering as a remedy for this
vi' l tie t ormoaenla, Messrs. Hazard th Co., are
satisfied that they furnish at oi ce the most per
ftctly, safe, elegant, agreeable, effectual, and with
al cheap preparation known for r'eaning and pol
isning me teem, narucning ine j urns,-purifying
ana periuming tnc cream, in its present Improv
ea Biaie it nas received the apurobstion of everv
one who has used it, and is just what i$ assumes to
oe imo Laay or txentieman should b without it.
Having been appointed sole agent for this State
T ...ill I. . 1 - . i. m .
i win make a uoerai discount to laercnants or
Druggists, ordering by the gross or dozen.
For sale by the box, Address -orders to
at No. 3 Granite Row, THEO. AMBROSE,
Front Stret. Wilmington, N. C.
31arch2G. v 4-6m c
WILMINGTON
MARBLE AND STONE YARD.
THE Subscriberhaving accepted the agency ol
several Inrgeostablishments at the North, which
willfurnish him an unlimited supply of finished or
nnfinishek, foreignand domestic MARBLE of all
qualities, is prepared to fill all orders for J'- '-
MONUMENTS AND TOMB STONES,
and every other article in the line of the business
at reasonable rates. ':.., lmJr,
SCULPTURING, LETTERING OR CARVING,
Executed as v ellas can be done either North or
South. J
The best 'ofarencc can be given, if required. ;
JAS.McCLARANAN.
March 3. 149-tf.
WANT TO SELL.
ipenor Ha-
lv)V;v(vana iScgnrs of
Brand. :in I oi!i..-r i ipul.ir urunJ.-,
fine at the Fruit Depo'.
L:i Jospp' ine's
wiiUh a:e very
June 30. WILKINSON ot ESLER.
TOWING BY STEAMER CALHOUN
ORDERS for towingby STEAMER
CALHOUN, will have attention U
left at the office of
GEO. HARRISS.
Nov. 16. 105.
MORSE'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
YELLOW DOCK ROOT.
THIS is a Purely Vegetable Compound, scientifi
cally prepared from the best Roots and Herbs
of the Materia Medica, and has gained an unrivall
ed reputation for the following effects, viz:
PURIFYING THE BLOOD.
and thascaringall Humors, Sores, Ulcers, Cutane
ous Kruptions, L.anKer bcald Head, -c.
Regulating and Cleansing the Stomach & Bowels,
thus it cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiveness,
Piles, Ac.
Strengthening the Oigestivc Organs,
thus causing the food to nourish and support every
pari.
n FGC LATIN G THE SECRETARY ORGANS,
and, by enabling them to perform their proper func
lion's, preventing and curing Bilious andothcrpain
fnl diseases.
Strengthening and Onietlngthe Kerrons Sfitem,
thusallaying Mervous Irriutlon, and coriorall 4i
eases of the Nerves.
It is nnrivalled in the cure of all
FEMALE DISEASES,
as Weakness, Irregularity. Obstructions, die.
It is pleasant to take, and safe in all cases; act
ing in harmony with the restoring powers of nature
it never injures but always benefits and cures, as
thoussado of voluntary certificates from the best
authorities testify. Prepared by
C.MORSE or CU..Z& aiaio.cn-L.ane, ri . 1 .
Soldby Druggistsand others throughout this and
otherconntries. S. B. d J A. EVANS, Agents,
Wilmington. N. C.
sept. 30. 85-ly-c
FISH.
JUST received per schr. Elonise, and for sale low
5 half bbls. No. 1. Mackerel ; ft quarter bbls.
No. 1 do 10 one-eighth bbls. No. 1 do 2000 lbs.
Cod Fish. Mackerel and Salmon at retail, bv
W. rj. HOWARD.
Jnly 19. - B3.
FAYETTEVILLE FLOUR.
Cr BBLS. Fayeueville Flonr. received
per
-wV St earner Fanny Lntterloh, for sale low bv
June 28-. . , . y..- W. C HOWARD.
: GOLDEN CROP. -
GREEN TEA at the Fmlt Depot, by ' ' "
Any. IS.; Y 1 1 K INSON & ESLER
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA,
Jaundice. Chr6nit vrieriovi DMlity, Ih
ease of the Kidney , and all ' Viaew j
arising from a UUordered Liter or C -.
Mvniarh. such at
Constipation, inward Piles. Fullncsa t Ftd
toe Hed, Aciaity of the Stomach, Nans,, II. art
burn, Disgust for Fcod. FuHn-. L, v..i. .'. Sl 'J.
.-iur, oiBiirr or t luturrin
mi rhe nt lh Ninmi.. K i. ir
stnuk - i.-
a lying posture. Dimness of V ision, Dots or Weba
before the sight, Fever aod Dull faiaja the Head '
Deficiency ot Perspiration. Yellowness oi the Skim 1
and Kyea, Pain in the Side. Back, Clust, Limb.
Oc., Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burai f g in t .t Fk sb '
Constant Imaginings of evil, and great (irtssions
of Spiuts, can be t fteetoaily eaiea by - 1
DR HOOKLiNIVi ,
CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS
PUbHiiiiiUnY vu.xx, j. jackson ' -
i -i" n Arab s treeu hiladciplila!
iVi' Pwf ovat'iBB a' e diseakes is not exrn -ed,
Jf equalled, by any ptLcrpreparaUonU lBLW",
ted Ma tea, as the cures attest, la saaav caara .
ek ilful physicians had failed. - - ' m,lCT
These Bittersare worthy the tHeBUwefiaatkd.'
Possessing great virtues in the rectification of aim.
eases of the Liver and lesrer glands, exeicisine the
most searching powers in weakness and aifectione
ol the digestive organs, t hey are, withal, safe, csr
tatn and pleasant, i ft . . '
READ ANO BE CONVINCED. V ,
The "Philadelphia Saturday Gazette,'' sara of
Dr. Hooi land's Gel man Bitters. .
" ociuuiji iiioi we reqpnimena wiiat are term
ed Patent Medicines, to the confidence and patron,
oge of our readers; and therefore when wo rccoin-'
mend Dr. Hoofland's German Bi; w r. we with it i
be distinctly understood that wc arcnotsncakirir or
the nostrums of the day, that are noised abouti'ra
brief period and then forgotten after they have don
their guilty race of mischief, but of a medicine Ion r
established, universal y prized, and which has met
the heart y approval of the faculty itself "
-Scott's Weekly," said, Aug. 25 "Dr.Hoo'fland'a
German Bitters, manufactured by Dr. Jackson are
now recommended by some of the most prominent
members of the faculty as an article of much effica
cy in cases of female weakness. Persona of debili
tated constitutions will find these Bitters advantage
ous to their health, as we know from experlrt.ee rta
salutary cflect they have upon. weak systems
MOE EVIDENCF i ,
. i- M1oore Esl ' 9 he Daily News, said, Oct '.
"Da. Hoofland's Gebmak Bittbbs. Weareir
ing this renowned medicine for a stubborn disease of
the bowels, and can with truth testify loits efficaev
We have Uken the contents ef two bottles, and we
have derived more benefit from the experiment than
we derived previouslyirom years of allophatic treat
ment at the hands oi our first nhvileian.
Hon. C. D. Hinelioe, Mayor of the City of Cam
den, ft. J., says : f
"Hoofland's GiaMANS Bittbs. We have seen
many ilatturing notices of this medicine, ind the
source from which they came indued u.
inquiry repectinff ita merits. From inquiry we
were persuaded io use It, nnd nn.st say wc found it
specific in its action upon diseases of the liver and
digestive organ, and the powerful influence it. exerts
upon nervous prostration, is really surprising it
calms and strengthens the nerves, bringing them in
to a state or repose, making sleep refreshing.
If this medicine was more ranprallv ....,. ...
satisfied there would be lesa sickness, as from the
stomach, liver and nervous system, the great major
ity of real and Imaginary deseases emanate. Hc'
iiicni.ua ur ouiij touuiuon ana you can bid dt fi
ance to epidemics generally. This extraordiaarv.
medicine we would advise oar frlenria .... . LI.
indisposed, to give a triat-it wUI recommend it
self. It should, n fact, be in every family. No other
medicine can produce such evidences ol merit "
or sale wnoiesale and retail at the
GERMAN MEDICINE STORE.
No. 120 Arch street, one door belnw riik nui.
delphia.and by respectablcdcalcrsgenerallv tiiroiiDh."
out the country. .
Sold In Wilmington bv S. B. A 3 A
EVANS,
38-3m"
in Fayetteville by S. J. HINSDALE.
June il.
LIVERPOOL SALT. i
PQOn SA9K? Liverpool Salf, in halfWeached
6COUacki daily expected. Forsaleby
way . ADAMS, BROTHER A CO.
TOWAGE i TOWAGE ! !
STEAMER Sam Bcary.A.ftI GotU
rle, master; Steamer Calhoun, Josi,
Sprlnes, master, are readv at air
times for business. Ordeis for Tavare will lia.
prompt attention if left at office of Agent.-
GEO. HARRISS.
June 11. 38-lf.
JUST RECEIVED.
RACKERS in bbls. and boxes t Raisins tn x
snd i boxes: Matches. Veat PcWil.r. r...
dy, Starch, Ink, ftails, Axes, Coopers tools of
eery kind, Smoked Herrings, Shot and Powder,
Paint Buckets, Brooms. Cocoa Dinners. nml.'
johns, &c. Forsaleby iW-i
ZENO H. GREENE.
June 18. N.C.T. copy. 41.
TEA! TEAM
A CHOICE article of frrn nA
Black Tea,1'
j.'MkA IUVBC vi f is jyuvMajjiTD, ivi its ffj : l
V'" . , L- N. BARLOW.. "
Aug. 16. No. 3, Granite Row,
SOFT DATS
(1F every description. White, Pearl and
Black.'
tor travelling or
business Hats. , A J"un0ppl
always on hand.
August 13.
C. MYERS.
JUST RECEIVED FR05I N. YORK
PER SCHR. WM. II. SMITH. .
- A l aO 4
20.000
1.BS. of prime, extra, and IT a. y
White Lead; - .,.: r
b 000 lbs Zine While, in Oil ; ' P "?
J case ofPruse. Blue, in Oil i . . ,
2 csrea of Chrome Green s - . '''
I 4 . pmrtm . ' - ''
6 I,T " Chrome Yellow,1 AlaoSO bbl
fine Linseed Oil. Car Umber, sndTcna UW Sita
na guund in OiL For sale cheap at ' f -' '-
C.& D.DvPRE'S'V j
AJV lilt Ml f.'-t jp'-ii!-,
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GIKGERt ,
THIS ESSENCE la preparation of vnnsaaF
excellence. In ordinary diarrhoea, Incipient'
cholera, in short, in all eases of prostration of the'
digestive functions; so common, it ! of Inestir -'
ble value. Dating the prevalence of epidemic cLo-"
lera and summer complaints of children, it .a peeu-,
liarly -ffieaeious ; no lamil v, individaal of traveller
should be without it, aa it enables the system tore''
slst the influence of incipient disease, which lark
in a changing climate..- . . -v. i T;
Caotioit. Be sare to get the genuine Kwsew'ce,
which is prepared only by F. Brown, at his Dro ?
and Chemical -Store, N. R. corner ol'Tiih and
Chesnut street-, Philadelphia,. and for rale iy al
the respectable Apothecaries in the United Stale
Sold in Wilminston by S. B.&J, A. EVANS '
and C. & D. DuPRE. June 16.:; . 40-ly-c"
JUST
RECEIVED .
Per Sclr. T. A.
Ward and IlK'Sromb.
QjTt KEGS Prime Goehen Batter J
W ZU Boxes (jneeset -, - .v '...
20 ' Sur Adamantine CaadlrtL .- -Also.
Ye'Iaw Snirart Java. Jaarulra and Rio Cat''
fee; Flour, in bbls. and half bbls. and bags, Hiram
Smltb.-Venice; Uerrickv "Central Cltv." and otht-r
lamuy oranas. r - i
Fulton Market Beef, Smoked Beef Tongoes '
A few bbls. A; N.ar. 1 Extra large Mackerel. sn'I
Corneelicut River Shad, at the Original" Family
Grocery. ? ; GEO. MYF-HS,
August 13. . t , . ' t -.64.,
... . - ... ...
- RIO LASSES," -
IN "Barrels, a good sweef article, for saleby r ; ;
Aoy. 13,. ..r, FREEMAN 4 HOUSTON"
- - - , - . uj u. 1UK ff fl. 1J...1
Hurried and Difficult Brtaihiisg, Flutteiina,, tl.2
Heart, Choking or Suffbcatini: SeosatbiB. tk..i!
(a ' T
... i j
' I
r 4
!