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: -' -v ' II ! -- Vf a: , t - - I I . f I ill -" iglUM PiLl S i 13 sJ VOLUME IX NUMBER 28. WILMINGTON, N. C, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1854. WHOLE NUMBER 1080 if Miscellany. From, the Golden Era. SAN FRANCISCO. At an early hour I ascended Telegraph Hill, lhat overlooks Snn Francisco, her harbor, and the surrounding country. From ihia height, in times past, vessels ver .aooounced when about lo enter our port. 'I his is now superseded by the con struction of a magnetic telegraph, uniting our city with the lioilen Gate, which forms a narrow passage through which nil ves sels' navigating the waters of the Pacific Ocean have to pass destined to our port. After devoting a few moments to breathing in ateending this toilsome height, an am ple reward awaits you. In turning your yea to the north, you will perceive the serpentine course of the entrance from the ocean, hemmed in by a succession of heights on either siile, until it sweeps round thebase of the acclivity on which you stand, and suddenly unfolds San Francisco and her magnificent harbor. The bay con tinues onward nfier passing the city, with a breadth of from ten to fifteen miles, and a leng'.h of forty miles. Thus in point of capacity, it possesses sufficient room for the anchorage of the vessels connected with the commerce -of the whole world. Di rectly across the channel may be seen An gel Island, standing forth in bold relief; then turning your ej'es eastward over the broad expanse of the bay, and you will be hold Monte Diabolo, clothed in her sable mantle, and looking down like the gods of England on the peasantry of the country. On the opposite shore may be seen the town of Oakland, and at. the extreme sou thern limits of the bay is situated the town of Alviso. Between each of these towns and our city an intercourse is kepi up by steamboats and sailing vessels. In order to a proper understanding and correct knowledge of this bay, it should be viewed with the naked eye, for pen can not portray nor language give an adequate conception of its beauty. And now, in looking in a southernly direction, from the very earth that your feet stand upon, a suc cession "of heights continue onward in a half moon shape, encircling the city within their limits, covered with dwarf chapparal; within this basin at the foot of these heights, lies embosomed the city of San Francisco. Thus you can see the various streets cross, ing each other at right angles, as that queen of cities, Philadelphia ; and when darkness sets in and the streets and stores are lighted, you cast your eyes upon the city beneath you, and the sight is magnifi cent when viewed from this position. We will now descend from this height and proceed to examine the city in its vari ous characteristics. The whole front of rhe""e1ly is occupied by the shipping-,- arid presents a multitude of vessels w.lh a for est of masts. Old hulks or store ships are here anchored in countless numbers, whil large numbers of the fleetest clipper ships, the most magnificent specimens of marine architecture lhat has beer, produced in any age of the world, ami that have accomplish ed such a revolution in the commercial in terests by their unrivallfd passages, as to cause England to surrender her proud mot to by mutual consent and admission of " Brittania rules the Wave," to no less a personage than Uncle Sam, who will never dishonor it. These may at ail times be seen, together with many river steamers, both large and small, as the case may be Then comes the splendid ocean leviathan steamers belonging to the Nicaragua line, and next the Panama line of steamers, to gether wiin those of the " Independent Line.:' to which may be added the Los An gela", San Diego and Oiegon steamers. Thus it may be possible for 3-ou to form an adequate conception of whai our commer cial intererts may be, when 1 add that the commerce of this port has convulsed the whole world. And now, after this magnificent and in describable scene that rivals the famed bay of Naples, we will mrn our back upon it, and looking westward j'ou have the whole ci'y spread out to view ; ;the outlines of each street in their course are seen as they climb these heights, with dwellings on ei ther side, even to their summits ; on do they continue, descending the opposite side until they enter the valley beneath, where a large number of dwellings are seen. The occu pants appear to enjoy peace and tmnquil it, being separated from the turmoil and bustle incident to business life on the oppo sue side. At least one half the city ad joining the wharves is constructed upon piles, or hulks of vessela sunk in various localities; the streets and thoroughfares are capped with planking, and the contin ued breaking or giving away of this cov ering, together with the numerous holes often claim for thetr -vicrrm the inebriate And I think the constituted authorities should be awarded a medal for their ingen uity in devising the most effectual mode of fcreaking the legs of valuable horses. This pile driving is attended with tieavy expen seseach pile costs $50, and beneath these buildings the tide ebbs and flows. The stranger can but little imagine, not having witnessed the city's growth, what an amount of labor is involved, and what an enormous expense has been incurred in thus creating what Geo. M. Dallas would call more elbov room for the city's growth. A majority of the buildings are frame, and as a general thing are but slightly built ; at this time, however, they are rap idly giving place to brick and stone of a substantial character. Not less than 500 have been constructed within the last year, many of which are highly ornamented. There exists in the business community an energy, enterprise and activity that rivals even New York, compared in proportion to population and that spirit is so universal that, notwithstanding seven distinct and different conflagrations have laid the city in ashes, within the period of three years, in the face of these heart rending ami ap palling calamities, Phcenix like, has she gain and again risen fiom her ashes. Thus il naaj.be said, under these unparall eled and Buccessir disasters, have they bujlt and rebuilt this'city seven times with in the same period. It is a spectacle, such as history, either modern or ancient, furn ishes no parallel ; and all I can say to her citizens is, substitute stone and brick, and discard frame buildings altogether in that is your only security. Indeed, so gret has been the progress of these people, that it reminds us of David Crockett in his rail roarf trip, when he remarked th:it 'the care went ahead so fast that in putting his bead out to spit it flew back in his face." There exists with our people a practice that admits of no apology or excuse, which is casting into the yards of dwellings and the streets opposite, of rubbish and filth sufficient lo engender disease and sickness, which, in any other climate, would sweep off the entire population, yet the blessings which our Creator has bestowed upon us in so pure an atmosphere, proves a shield and protection against an epidemic. If the carcase of a-tat fVrttt there are myriads of hem) or a cat is cast' into the meets, in stead of becoming offensive they appeur lo dry up and disappear; thus when a person displays any excitement they will often say -dry up !" Whether or not this is the true origin of this saying, I leave the reader to determine. We are not blessed with Fanny Kemble bedbugs, but cursed with fleas; these dev ils annoy us so greatly as to rob us of many an hour's repose. There is another evil practice existing here, whether a person is in haste or not, it is utterly immaterial, they drive at a full trot or gallop through ihe thronged streets, regardless of-the mul titude which are constanly passing, as though life or limbs were of no conse quence. I hazard the assertion that no other city in America would for a moment tolerate this evil practice; thus for fear of being run over you have to be constantly on the alert. It is a vile and infamous practice and deserve the severest penalty. For the last five months we have had little or no rain, and during that time, say from one until four o'clock each day strong winds prevailed, filling the streets with clouds of dust ; after that hour it ceases, and gives us a clear and cloudless eky, and the most heavenly evenings that the eje of man ever beheld, under the invigor ation of which you can enjoy the sweetest repose; and when morning dawns upon you, it finds you refreshed and prepared for the duties of the day. During what is called the rainy or winter season, the pre vailing winds are from the south, which causes it to be even warmer than the sum mer. The supply of water at present is deriv ed from Artesian wells and springs in close proximity to the city. This means of sup ply will in a short time be superseded by the Mountain Lake Water Company, who are now engaged in laying iron pipes for its conveyance to me city irom a lake in the vicinity. They are also engaged in constructing .gas works, and have them in a forward state. Our markets have in excellent quality and great abundace beef, mutton, veal, hams, venison, elk and pork; a most plentiful and great variety of wild fowl, fish in abur.dance, and veget: bles in quantity and quality all that can be desir ed very few peaches, poor and enormous ly high. The pears and melons are good ; grapes from Ixs Angels m greatest abun dunce, and without doubt the most luxu lious in growth and delicious in flavor that can be produced m any part of the world. I saw a sinjjle bunch that weighed 11 pounds, which was sold for 811 the or dinary retail price being 25 cents per lb. We have nine daily and three weekly newspapers conducted with tact, energy, enterprize, and acknowledged ability ; one library, public schools, eighteen churches well attended, and any quantity of sinners outside. The annual estimated yield of gold is sixty millions of dollars. We have fifteen banking houses, and the operation ol a single one, including all their agencies, is not less than eighty millions of dollars per annum. Lastly, five theatres and a race course always in full blast, Sundays not excepted. And now permi. me to add that the world never before beheld, or can furnish such a spectacle as this city presents. Our esti mated permanent population is forty thou sand ; with a floating population of from ten to fifteen thousand. This city is the treat centre of attraction and grand depot of arrivals from, and departures to almost all parts of the world. In traversing our streets at all times and places, you will see droves of Celestials, seldom walking side by side, but following each over like ducks from a pond, apparently regardless where they travel so they follow their leader. Their usual costume s blue nankeen with a little cap turned up on all sides, and per ched on top of their shaved hads, with lhat appendage of beauty, the platted tail, streaming from head to hot Is. In the gen ituI outlines of form and feu: u res. ibey on ly differ in greater or lesser degrees of homeliness. This is applicable to their fe males also, yet they are usually a harm less and inoffensive people. Sometimes when a difficulty arises, and the magis trate's office is appealed to, in their testimo ny they prove such consummate liars that the o : cer raises his hands in despair, and dismisses the whole party. Then comes your pompous, boasting and conceited Englishman, who assumes in everv attribute of character to be superier to all creation, and deals in disquisitions of reflections upon the Mexicans for want of courage in suffering the Yankees to give them such a lambasting, wholly forgetting on their own past, Bunker Hill, Vorktown and Lake Erie. Then comes the volatile Frenchman, with his excessive politeness ; then follows ihe broad shouldered, good Matured and honest countenanced German, and surprising as it may appear, few Irish men in proportion to other cities. This I can only account for in supposing that if the Panama Railroad Company can induce them to accept of a few days employment, the moment they commence work they may with equal certainty proceed to dig a grave in order to be prepared in time for its victim. A high officer estimated that at least ten thousand have laid their banes in ikat golrotha- Now commence at the foot of Commer cial street, and follow up its course, and if I mistake not, you will be prepared to ex claim, farewell shades of Chatham. New York, forever hide thy diminished head, for here are auciioned Jews sufficient to supply every city in our country, and stilt have a surplus on hand. We have as many negroes as necessities require. Next you will see the sullen and morose Mexi can, with his hang dog looking counten ;incf, which seems to say, "give me some secluded corner, veiled by darkness, and a long bladed knife, and 1 will find means of living without the gradation of work, which my countrymen detest." Here follows the Canadian, the Russian, Prussian, Chilean, Peruvian, Brazilian, Buenus-Ayrean, Gua tamalmn, Grenadian, Sandwich Islander. Japanese, Greek, TurkCaiagoi n, Tern del Fegoniun, Xogeiher with the'remnants of some twenty tribes of Indians. And now last, though noi least, at the head, in front, controlling and conducting, with an unconquerable will and perseverance, ever3' kind of an enterprise, lhat by virtue of his calculation will usher into existence the almighty dollar, may be seen no less a per sonage than Brother Jonathan. Dear reader, is not here a mixed mass of humanity that has no parallel on the globe ? I can interpret your readiness to exclaim, " What a horrid spectacle ! there cannot be security for either life or property in such a place. :' Not so, however, for dur ing eight months residence here, 1 have witnessed fewer outraires and less viola- I tions of the public peace than in any other city, containing the same number of in habitants that l ever saw. Then come the gambling saloons, with iheir splendid bands of music, used as a means to allure and attract the uninitiated, with female participants, seated al the ta bles, surrounded by the multitude. Could the parents of these females foresee in their I infancy their future destiny, doubiless ! they would sooner follow them to their graves. Its influence on society is deplor able hundreds of people may be st-en congregated here every night. Females that lead a life of degradation may be seen promenading or rolling through ihe streets in splendid equipages, attired in the most costly and magnificent costumes, that would lead one to suppose that they had taken lessons from Cunt D'Orsey. Beau Brummel, or the Countess of Blessington. There is a horrid state of depravity exist ing in this community, unequalled by any other city in the country. Should the rea der enquire the cause jot the answer is plain : viz excess of male population, gold and fine dress, and its attractions and allurements. The male population dress well, many elegantly, while some, to ape the gentleman, are profuse in clothes and jewelry, with but few dollars ia l&eir pock- els. On his return to the States, comes the sturdy Miner, whose abode has been the log hut among the canons, ravines and deep gulches along the base of the mighty Sierra Nevada his neighbors have been the unlettered savage and the ferocious grizzly bear his chief costume a cap or a Peruvian hat, with a blue or red flannel shirt; his waist encircled wiih a leather belt and a Colt's revolver attached thereto high boots and pantaloons tucked in them ; add to which, an enormous pair of whiskers, anJ his appearance reminds you of the Norw egian wrecker, or Enneskill.m j Dragoon. 1 heir appearance alone is suf ficient to exterminate the grizzly from the mountains; yet many of them, though called dare devils at home, having", in com ing to this distant land, struggled with de privations and hardships, become softened in their dispositions, changed in their hab its, and made useful citizens. In conclusion the population is increas ing ; society is rapidly improving; families of the highest respectability are constanly taking up their residence with us, whooe presence will exert a happy influence upoi ur moral progress. Let us practice tem perance, encourage Public Schools, and never forget our dmy to our Creator, and San Francisco will become possessed of all the elements that render life dear to man. G W. M. lVUVIfitDV & ESLRR. UPHOLSTERS & PAPJ2R DANGERS, KEEP ON HAND AND MADE TO ORDER, Slaltresses, F-Mther Sds, Window Cu,rtaint and Fixtures. All work In the aovc lltuMione at nhortest No liee Wilmington, K. C, Market St. March 13. 1- G JOSEPH R BLOSSOM, Gnerttl Comflissioa aal Forwardiog Merchant- Prompt perst-tal a titration given to Consign ment t'r Sale or Shipment. Liberal Cai adcances made an Conmignments lo me or to my New York friends. Wilmington, Jan. 30, 1853. 135. W. c. no WARD, KNKRAL Cuminusion aad Forwarding Mer chant, vViltningtoa N. . l.i-er.il Jash adance miJe on tJonsignmonts. Nov. 9 i v . : lOU-tt BotrNTRiSrwAmNr&Ta, General Com mission Merchants, 1H ultl St , Sew York. L'bzral A ioanres M-vle on Consignments. J. D. BOUSTKKK, B. C WATSON, W. II. WIGGINS August IS, IS33. 69-ly. J. HATHAWAY & SON, COMMISSION MK IIC HAN I S. VlliMI.OTOX, N. C. J. Hathaway, J. L. Hathaway. Kea. 15, 1353. 31. JAMES AXDKBeoN. EDWARD SAVAGE. ANDERSON & SWAGE. GESEUAL CO t VIIisSlO. MEHCHAXTS WIl.MI.Nti I O.N in. J. Liberal ca h iidvau'cets made on consignments. Oct. ii. 94- RUSSELL & BROTHER, (LATH ELLIS. RUSSELL & CO,) GEXERAL COMMISSION MEHCHAXTS WILMINGTON, N. 0. Liberal cash advances made on :onignmcntsof Naval iore, Cotton, and other produce. May 3, 1853. GEO. H1RRISS, General Commission Merchant, tV II, MING I'ON, N. C. STltlCT uttcniioii uiven to procuring Freight and purch ising Carrot s for vessels, tt CI KA TO K. P. Hall, Ktq. ) O. G. Iarley, K.q y Wilmington. I. A. Taylor. Ksq J. I). Bellamy. Ki-q J Messrs. Tooker, femyih & Co., ) v v ,. Thompson Hunter, Afex'r. Herron, Jr Philadelphia. Messrs Williams & Uuilcr, i r-i,.ri0.,.n c n H V. Baker. Ksq. Charleston, S. C. Jan. 2. 1853. 12 5 if. C. FREEMAN. GEOHGE- HOUSTON Kt rilj.tl AX & HOUSTON, MERCHANTS AND FACTORS, W I L .M 1 !i G TON , N . C. D. C. FUEliMAN te CO. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 17 I'MOSTT STItliUT, NEW VOKK. FREEMiN AND imi'STOX, WILMINGTON, N C KEKP cnianily n h.ind a stock ol Flour, Corn, fork, fiacon. Sa't, Coffee, Sagar, Mo latitt, 'Vobaeca, Cigan, Snuff', CadlesSoap, 'ur eisrn and Domestic UfUor and lime; Iron, Aai, Painla, Oila, Ol'iai, Ounealic; flats, Boots, Shoes, Liea'her. Asricallural Implements, and a va riety of other nrti lea, suitable for lamilyund plan tation use and the retail imdc, which thry will di-pote of in lots to inii dealers or consumers on reasonable terms for r.ish.orin exchange for Na val Siorcs or other produce. Thescnior-iirlnor D. ('. Khkcm an. is locatedin the citv "of New Vork ; ihe junior partner, Ceo. Houston, in Wilmington. If desired, advances, will be made on : ni-i.fii nerit- lo and from either place. All business ent rusted I o them wil I receive proper alteniion ; mid orders for Goods will be rtrompllvind cnrefully filled. Sept. 9. 1852 7fi-f. DR. GEORGE BETTNER, OF NO ITH CAROLINA. OFFICE, No. 538. BROADWAY, On AT TH K PRESCOTT HOUSE -NE V TOR K. Eeh. 1. Hi Ivc J. E. HALL, - COMMISSION MKIlUHAVl', Wilminsron N C. Oificcinroir of Alc.Wilian, Davis & Co's Store. Everv attention paid to the sale and purchase of produce, and liberal cash advances made on consignments. Refers to -''apt. Gilbert Poi'er, R. P. Hall. Pre't Branch Bank Stale N. C ; O. G. Parsley, Pres't Commercial Hank ; McMillan, Davis A Co. I;in. 21 131-tf GEO. U. KELLY, COMMISSION MERCHANT. Neztdoot to A. A. Wannei's.on North Watcrst. willattend to the sale of all kinds of Country Pro duce, such as Corn, Peas, Meal, Bacon . I.ard ,ftc. ind wil I keep constantly onhanda full suppl yof Groceries. Ac. References . Willes Hall. of Wayne, Jno lcllae, Wilmington W Caraway. Gen. Alx. . McRae . K. P. Hill, Wilmington .Wiley A. WaUe. . ' Dec. 13. 1852. 115-ly. D. CASHWKLf.. J. A. PARKER. CASHWKLL & PARKER, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON. N. C. Office formerly occupied by Mr. Wra. A. Gwyer. March 23. 3-lye. W. M. SHERWOOD & CO., WHOLESALE Grocers and Commission Mer chants Wilmington. N. C. All consignments ol Nival Stores, together with Cotton, Bacon, Laid, Corn, Meal, Klour, Ac, ehal ecure the highest market price. Dec.23 115-tf J. C. LATTA, COMMISSION MERCHANT GENERAL AGENT. WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 1.1833. . 85,T II. OOkLIIER O. POTTI.R. JT DOLLNER & POTTER, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, i , BtW YORK: " ?. -Ijiberml Cask Adacs mad on all Cei?"' . April 30, 1833. SO-tj-jxi. C. & D. Oul'RE. WHOLE SALE AND It ETA L DEALERS IN Drugs, Medicines. Cheuilrals, I'aints, Ol 1 , Hi Studs, ;lnss. Perfumery, Cigars, Old liquors, fancy Articles, Stc., MARKKT ST11KKT, W I IjM I JHiTOX , X . C. 'res'iriptions-arcfully :o.np-undeJ by experi enced oersons. March 28. IS33. K WILLI I M A. GWYE1, General Igeiil ForwarJiiigi Commission Merchant I lake ple.isure in informing my friend-, that 1 ant prepared lo aive ali business entrusted u me rticion t an I p 'r.iu;l a i tent ion. I h t ve a wha t f for V.ivnl Stores, whh a mile ucco-ntnodatioss, Spirit House, and Warehouse. Consi nments of Naval .St on s for sale- or shipment ; snd ull kinds of coun try priiee solicited. Cush advances made on con-i.;nnient s. April 13, 1953. 15. C ON LEV, KI R K & CO. DEALERS IN BUTTER, Ch-ese. L ird, and Smoked Provisions, Poik. Keel', Ke'un, P.-a. nnd Dried Kruit. 233 and 233, KitOT STit EF.T. Corner of PECK SLIP, NICW VORK. March 23. lyc. WILLIAM n, PEAKE, COLLECTOR AXD dDVLRTISIf C. AC! NT- for Country Newspapers throughout the United States, Basement of Sun Iron Bm lainas, Baltimore street All business er.'.rusted louis c.iro transacted promptly, op libera I terms. se;-ti 7 95-f JAS. H. CHADBOURN & CO., General Commission Merchants, WHjMIVGTON. n. c. Geo. Chadbourn. 123. Jas. H. Oh vdbjubn. Jun. I, 1353. T. C. & B G. WORTH, C0SMISS103 AND FtlRWIRDIMS MERIHSXTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan 17 125-c I. DuPRE & CO. W'llni.ESAI.EASI) KGTAIL, GROCERS Comer front ad Princess-streets, WIL3IINGTON. N. C. C- DUPRE. D. B. BAKER 0. L. FILLY AW, PRODUCE BROKER, C3M1ISSI0X D FURWiRDI'u MERCHANT, WICMI GTOS, N. C. September 20th, 1.-53. 80-lr-c. HENRY NUTT, F1CT0K 1D FOSWIKBlir, AG EST, Will giee hi perianal attention to business entrust ed ts his care. Sept. 8, 1853, " 7J-tf. JOSEPH H. FLANNER, General Connission Merchant, WILMISUTOS, Bf C Hay 9th. 1833. 87-1 r-e. JUST RECEIVED. PKaSchr. R. W. Brown: 4 bbl. Soda Crack ers; 4 da Pilot Bread 4 do. Milk Crackers; l do. Sugar Cracker rt half bole- Sedi Crackaraj 5 da. PUoi Bread t eases Soda Crackertj do. Milk do. For sate cheap, by-- - I ApfilZa. CDuP&E&CO. WE88P.L. WESSEL & H. B. EILERS. EILERS. fthe State. 3 cialBank. Wil COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLE SALK GttOCEttS, Nortli Water Street, Wil mington, N. C, intend to keen at the above stand a tjeiieralassortnienl of Groceries, Liquors, and Provisions at wholesale and to carry on a Genera iCommission Business. BSPIBBNCB : E.P.Hall Pres'l BrchBank ofthe State U. (3. Parsley, Pres'l Cammercia 1'. K.Uickinson, Ksq. I'oppeat Co. ) , DolUeiA Potter. New York. Ja.g" 1853 131. GEORGE MYERS7 WaiLEvSUB ASD RETALX GROCER Keeps constantly on hand, It'me. Teas, Liquors, Provisions, Wood and W'Uloic Ware, Fruit, Confcctionaries, tf-c . South, Front street, VVIl-UINGTOST, N.C. Nov. IS, 1832. 109. J. D. LOVE, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IX CABINET FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS. CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c.&c I'ront street, South of Market, BIIOWV'S BUILDING, WILMINGTON. N. C. Sept. 1(5, 1832. 79-y-c "" T C. WORTH" General Commission Merchant, WlhMlXGTON. W.C. V A L advances made on consignments of Cot ton, Naval Store and other produce P.mieular attention given by G. W. Davis to pur chasing cargoes, procuring treights for vessels. Ac. J.m 41 128 COCHRAN & RUSSELL. (SUr.CESSO&S TU TIMS. ALIB'INE 4 CO ) General Commission Merchants, No 32, North Wlmrrcs. iml t3 North WaJer Sis. PHILADELPHIA. J. HA0VEV COCHRAN, W. S BC-ISELL. L'beril e t'i vlvanccs made on consignments. July 30th, 1353. 3S-tf. CHARLES R. B0NNELL, Cietieral and Commission Merchant. Cotton, Rice , and Ntical Stores and Merchandizt gcwrally. Office No. 55 M inh l-'r nt s'rect, Philadelphia. References. New York, Messrs Al'cn &. Paxon ; Philadel phia. Thos. Allibone, Fscj., Prest. Bank of Penn sylvania; Baltimore, Thomas Whitridge & Co., VVilminston. N . C , Messrs. De Rosset & Brown, and Dr. T. H. Wrisiht, Pret. Bank of Cape Fear; 'Charleston, T. S. cf-T. G Budd, and J. Bonnell, Jr ; Savannah, W. U. Giles & Co.; New Orleans, G. W. Oliver Co. Jan. 12 127-mc JAS. F. GILLESPIE. GEO. S. GILLESflE. JAMES G I IM. P. IMF. CO.. PRODUCE AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WILMINGTON, N C. Particular attention paid to the rereipts and Soleof Naval Stores, Timher, Lumber, Corn, Bacon, Cot Ion, if'C , tf-c. March 30 6L S. M. WEST, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant, wiij.iuxg roar, sr. c. WI LL selj or bu v Ileal Kslate and Negroes al a small commission. a Lao : Strict attention given to tlte sale of Timber, Tur pentine, Tar, or any kind of Country Produce. OI:e second door, South side of Market street, on the whirf. June 12, 1353. 33 ly. A. II. VANBOKKELEN. General Agent, Commission aiii forwarding Merchant, WII.MI i I'OV, V. c. Particular attention lven (osale and purchase of . ii val S tores. June 1, 1S53. 123-ly. MEDICAL HOUSE, No. 10, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET, BAL.TIMO.iK. J1AKVLA.N D. Established in order lo affrtl the Afflicted sound and scientific ..ed ic.at Aid, and for Ihe supf.restswn of Quackery. DR. 1. B. Smith has for many years devotcdhis whole a. ten i ion to the treatment of Privaie com plaints, in all tluir varied and complicated forms. His ijreat success in those long standing and diffi cult cusej, such its were formerly considered incur able, is dutltcietil to commend him to the public us worihyol the extensive patronage he has received. Within i he la? t eight years, Dr. b. has t tea ted more than 29,S00 cases of Private Complaints, in th. tr .tiHeretit forms and stages; a pr.ictirn which no doubt exceeds thnt of all other physicians now ad vertising in Baltimore, and not a single case is known where his directions were smell) followed, and medicines taken at reasonable time, without efieeiing a radical aiJ permanent cure ; ihtrtfore, persons atHioied with diseases of the above nature, no in tttur now difficult or loni; standing the case may be," would do well to call on Dr. Smith ,at his office. No. lb. South Frederick St.. and if not effec tually relieved no remuneration will be required for his services. His medicines are tree from Alcicury and mineral poisons ; put up in a neat and com pact torm, and may be taken in a public or private house, or while travelling, without exposure or hin drance from business, and except incuses of vio ent infl immation. no change of diet is necessary. STttlCTU KES. Dr. Smith has disiovercd a new method by which he can cure the worst form of stricture and that without pain or inconvenience to thepatunt. Irritation of the uretha, or prostraie ijlanu?,or neck of the bladder, is sometimes in islaken Icr strictures by general practitioners or charlatans. YOUNG MEN and oihers afflicted wiih Seminal Debility, wheth er originating from a Certain Destructive Habit, or from any other cause, with train of bodiiy and men tal evils which follow, when neglected, should make an early application, thereby avoiding much trouble and suffciing, as well as expense. By bis improved method nf treatment. Dr. S. can safely guarantee a speedy and perfect cure in all cases ol this com plaint. TO FEMALES. All disenes pocu'iar to Females (as also Sup pressions, Irregularities, Ac.) speedily and effectu ally removed. The efficacy of his remedies, for the cure of theabove affections, have been well tested in an extens ve practice for the last twelve years. Persons at a distance may consult Dr. S. by a letter, post-puid, describing case, and have medicine securely put up and forwarded to any part of the United St ites. ulwiys accompanied with full and explicit directions for use. Communications con sidered strictly confidential. Oifice arranged wiih separate apnrtments. so that patients never see any one but the doctor himself. Attendance daily, from S in the mmning till 9 at night. N. B. Persons afflicted with any of the above complaints, will d well to a .'oirl the various NOSTRUMS AND SPECIf ICS, advertised by Apothecaries and Druggists as a cer tain cure for any and every disease. They are put up to sell, but not to cure, and Frequently do much more harm than good therefore avoid them. A word to the wise is sufficient. Address Dlt. J. B. SMITH, 16 South Kradwick st., Baltimore. Md. Oct. 13. 90-lj-c. PALMER'S PATENT ROTARY TORASH ers, for thrashinz Rice, Seed and Grain. Having accepted an Azency for the sale of these valuable Machiaea, in Wilmington, w invite Rice Planters a ad Farmer to witacsa one In operation, on our premise, daring ihe present week. We have them, of different sixea, on hand, ready for immed ate use, and will be pleased to receive or ders for them. FREEMAN 4. HOUSTON. May 4. 21. THOSE wishing Paper bang in a superior ma mr, will please call at oar Store, see mo ples, aoieet paper, and leave order, and we will nave It done ia m bandeome style.- WILSJSSUN oVESLER, AprilS. s Updofcuwxs. FOX & P0LHEMUS, 59 Broad Street, Corner of Beaver, N. York, Offer for sale the following heavy Onttou Fabrics: NF.W-K.NGLAND COTTON SAIL DUCK-22 inch, all numbers, hard and soft; also all the various widths of Canvass manufactured at this ea tablihmcnt comprising every variety known to the trade, and offered h the lowest rates. UNITED STATES PI LOT DUCK Woodberry and Mount Vernon Extra. A full assortment of this superior fabric. VVII.J 1MANTIC COTTON DUCK-16, 18, 20 md 22 inch, al! numbers, hard and soft. This fab rte'was awarded the highest Premium at the Loo don World's Fair, also al our own State Fair. S H J P AND BEAR M AUK D UCK- - Plain and twilled, manufiel tired by the Greenwood's Com pany, a superior article for light sails, tents, awnings. Ac; nlso, Mount Vernon Twill d Ravens, Howard Ravens. Pioneer and Phoenix Mills ; Lightton Ravens, plain 22 to 27 inch ; Heavy, do. do. COTTON SAIL TWINE A full assortment. TARPAULINS, HAMMOCKS, STUFFS, &c. PAPER Kf.'LTING oO to Tl inch, made very huavv. expressly for dritr felts. CAR COVERING Cotton Canvas, all widths, from 30 to 1 30 inches, and all numbers, made ex pressly for covering and roofing railmou cars, is perfectly and permanently water-proof, and more endurinu than the cor its If. ENAMELLING CANVASS 30, 3fl, 40,45 and 50 inch plain nnd twilh-d, in every variety. BAGS AND BAGGING Of every description. Seamless B.ijis. woven whole, all size, in bales of 100, 200 and 300; combining strength, utility and cheapness, for grain nnd meal are unsurpassed. Also, heavy Cotton Sacking, 40 inch Canvass. 3 thread Warpand Filling, heavy twilled, do. do ,20, 11, 40 and 44 inch. WOOL SACLS Woven whole all sizes, a new and desirable article. Feb. 21. 144-ly-c. HOOP IKON AND NAILS. THE subscriber will be constantly receiving con signments of these articles, of the best quality and offers them at lowest tmtket rates JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM. March 23. 5-tf. NOTICE. THE subscriber. respectfully informs the public, that he is no wir tn.tscting the Am-iion business on his own account, and hopes by strict attention to business, to merit a continuance of that patronage heretofore so liberally bettowed upon him. Al. CRONLV. Slock, Real Estate and Negroes. bought and sold on a commission oi 1 per cent cither at private or public sale. JanR.1353. 126. VALUABLE DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE. I UK S ii bscn be r oilers for sale that most desirable DWELLING AND PREMIS ES, situ ateaitheNorth-Western intersec tion of Third street wiih Red Cro.-s street, the Loi fronting 100 feel on Red L ross, and 200 feet on Third. The Dwelling' House, Kitchen. Sinoke-Hotise, Siahles, and all ihe other out-houfes on ihe pre mises, have been buili wiihin a few years, of choico materials, in the best manner, and nenrly ill of I hem covered with tin. The Dweliing House is capacious, handsomely finished, and mopt conveniently planned, and all I lie other build ings are judiciously arranged, and well filled up. There are few Lots in Wilmington so desirably located, and the improvements on which are so admirably adapted for a family residence. Third street on the entire Eastern line of this lot, is 99 feel wide, und separates it from that on which a new Episcopal Chu rcll is about to be erected. Persons desiring to purchase, can ascertain terms of sule by application to the subscriber, or N. N. Nixom, Esq., or M. Ciionly, and the sub scriber will cheerfully accompany any tuch who wish to inspect the premises. H. R. NIXON. Sept. 81553. -.3-if. WANTED. " 1 "in Pn FEE T of Whie or Post Oak 1 UJ,UL Plank, 14, 21, or 29 feet long, 14 inchesor upwards wkle, nnd 24 inches thick for winch I will pay $20 prrlhousand. May 24. GEO. S. GILLESPIE. STEAMER SPRAV FO!t SMITH VI ELE AND ORTON. OTEAMKR SPRAY. Capi. JOHN O B. PRICE, will ply between Wil mington an.l Smitliville, landing at urion, as toiiowt, : Le ive Wilmington, Tuesday. Thursday, Satur day, :ind Sunday Mornings, at !) o'clock. Leave Sniiihville, Tui sdav, Thursday, and Sat urday Afiernoon, at 3 o'clock, and Monday Morn ins, at 8 o'clock. 1 Passage One Dollnr, Children and Servants halt price. FREIGHT at eustomr.ry rates. Apply to Captain on bo:ird,m to A !I. VanBOKKELEN, No. 5 South Wharves. March 13 1-tf. IRISn LWENSof THE BEST MAKES! LINEV Sheeting and Pillow Case Linrn ; Ta ble Diapers; Russia nnd Birds Eye Diapers; Napkins; Doilies; Huckaback Towelling. In this department particular care has been taken aud our stock is large and complete. April I. JAMES DAWSON. FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOES, AND BRO gans. Having purchased our entire stock just from ihe manufactories, wr are nepared to offer inducements lo ihe COUNTRY MERC H AMTS equal to any establishment South of Bos ton. Apri!3. JONES & GARDNFR. A SERVANTS' MATTR ASSES T 81,50, for sale by WILKINSON ESLER, April 8. Upholsterers. CDTlRTNERSHIP NOTICE. THK Under-ijned hive this day formed a Co i partnership, under the namo of COTIN, GREGG &. CO., for the transaction of the Lum ber Business. MILES COSTIN, J. ELI GRKGG. ALFRED SMITH, J. G. L1TTLEFIKLD. March 16. 151-if. TOWAGE. ON snd after thisdate. all vessels towed in harbor by Steamer Same Heery and Calhoun, will be chargd. 84.00. GEO. HARR1SS, Agent. Nov. 8th, 1853. 101. BELLS! BELLS! ! BELLS! J!- rHE Subscribers manufacture and keep con stantly on hand a large assortment of Bells suitable for Churches, Acadmies, Factories, Stea mers, Plantations, etc., mounted with their im proved Hangings, the most efficient in use. Their establish ment has been in operation Thirty years, having turned out nearly 10,000 Bells averaging 600 lbs each; and its patterns and process of manu facture fo perfected, together with recent improve ments, that its Bells have an unequaled reputation for volume of sound and quality of tone. They have just received Jan. 1854 the First Premium (A Silver MedaHofthe World's Fair in New Vork. over all Bells from this Country or Europe. Hav ing a large assortment of Belli on hand, and being in immediate connection with routes in all direc tions, either Rail Road, Canal or River, and bnt 4 hours from New York, we ean execute orders with dispatch. Address A. MENEELT'S SONS. West Troy, Albany C- N. Y. Feb. 21. 144-lye. BY CALLING AT the Cheap Family Grocery, yoe will find that I have jus: received per Scot. A.J.De- U30boses of Stewart Bessing' fcard Candles 40 best Ohio Grit Grind Stones; lj doxen Cranks for do. -2 Chet of extra Green Tea, Hyaoa mni im ps rial i i -4 bbU. of that prime Feltou Market Beef j 4 half bbls. - ,do, do -do K Those persona who are wearing oo their grin ders on the tuffbeef of our market, wilt do well to call soon sail get e8f at -v- ' W :. -il .- ' GEO. H. KELLErS- TRUTH STBAKGER TIIA2t FICTltfJt." r '' LOC1S NAPOLEON AHD THE SDLTilf.1 The past hiator ofthe families' oTTLoow,. Napoleon and the Suhan of Turkey ta full of interesting and marvellous incident, ' some of which are probably nbt generally known to our readers. These two monarches, now so cordtuHy united in the struggle to maintain the in tegrity of the Ottoman Empire,-are both grandsons of American ladies. These ia dies were born in the same neighborhood, on the island of MartinqueV one of the West Indies. They were of .French ori gin, and companions and intimate friemU fn childhood and youth. They were Jo sephine de Tascher and a Aliss S. The history of Josephine is. genernlly known. She went jo . France, and was married to M. de Bcauharaaia by whom she had one son, Eugene, and daughter, Hortcnse. Some lime after- the death of Beauliarnais, Josephine was married tofa poleon Bonaparte, and became Empress'of France. Her daughter, Hortcnse, was married to Louis Bonapart, then King Hol land, ami the present Emperor of France is her son by that marriage. - . Miss S quitted the Island of Martinque some time before her friend. But the Tea sel that was carrying her to Franco was attacked and taken by the Algerine Cor sairs, and the crew and passengers : made prisoners. But this Corsair ship was tin turn attacked and pillaged by Tunis pira tes, and Miss S. was carried by them to Constantinople, and offered for sale as a slave. Her extraordinary beauty and ac- complishtnents found her a purchaser in the Sultan himself; and she soon became the chief lady in his seraglio and.Sultanera of Turkey. Mahmoud 11, was her son; and the present Sultan, Addul Medjid, Is the son of Mahmoud. Thus the two sovereigns who now occu py so large a space in the world's eye are grandsons of two American Creole girlrf, -who were playmates in their youth, and were as remarkable for their beauty and excellent dispositions, as for their varied and singular fortunes. Both theso women, in the height of their power, remembered all the friends of their 3'outh, and provided munificently for tbeif welfare. Many of the relatives ofthe Sul taness left the Island of Martinque, and settled at Constantinople, where their des cendants still reside, and enjoy the favor of the Sultan. The Sultaness died in 181 1, the Emprets- Josephine in 1814, and their grandsons now rule over two wide and powerful em pires, and are entering, as friends and al lies, upon one of the most momentous . ar.-l sanguinary struggles in whice Europe was ever involved Pittsburg Pott. Far tha Care ( COUGHS, L'OLDS, HOARSENESS, BR0 1IIITIS, CROUP, ASTHMA, WHOOP ING COUGH AiD CONSUMPTION. TO CURK A COLD, WITH HEAD4CHB AND SORBNKSS OF THR BODY.-take the Cherry Pectoral on going to bed, and wrap op warm, to sweat during (he ni(ht. FOR A COLD AND COTJUH.mke It rnornfnir, noon, and evening, according to directions on tho bottle, and the difficult y will tuon be removed. None will long sufi't-r from this trouble when il.ej rind it can be so readily cured. Persons afflictt'U wi.h a seated cough, which breaks them of their rest at night, will find by taking the Cherry Pecto ral on going to bed. they may be sure of sound, un broken sleep, nnd consequent refreshing rest. Great relief from Buffering, and an ultimate cure, is aTor-, ded t ) thousands who arc thus afflicted, by this in valuable remedy. Prom its agreeable effect in these eases,, many find themselves unwi ling to forego its use when the necessity for it has reared. . TO SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS this remedy is invaluable, as by its action on lh throat and lungs, as when taken in small quanti ties, it rrniuves all hoarrrnets in a few houis, and wonderfully increase! the power and flexibility of the voic. ASTHM A is generally relieved, and often whol ly cured by Cherry Pectoral. But there are some eases so obstin ite as to yield entirely to no medi cine. Cherry Pectoral will cure them, If they can bn cured. BRONCHITIS, or irritation of the throot and u;p.-r portion of tho lunss, may be cured by taking Cherry Pectoral ia tmall and frequent do a. The uncomfortable oppression Is soon relieved. FOR C tOUP. Give an emetic of antimony, to be followed by I trgfi and frequent doaesof the Cher ry Pectoral, until it subdues the direate. If tp ken in season, it w:Il not tail to euro WHOOPING COUGH may be broken up and soon cured by the use ol Cherrv Pect ral. . - THE IN KLUENZ V is speedily removed by this remedy. Numerous instances have been noticed where whole fa miles were protected from, any seri ous consequences, while their neighbors without , the Cherry Pectoral, were sutlering from tho dis ease. Repeated instances are reported hero of patients who have been cured from LIVER COMPLAINTS by this remedy, so ma ny that there can be no question of its healing pow er on these diseases. It should be preservinir.lv tak en until the pain in the side and ether unpleasant symptoms cease. ' FOR CONSUMPTION' in Its earliest stares, it should be taken under the sdvice of a good Physi cian if possible, and in every case with a careful re gard to the printed directions on the bottle. Jf jw diciously uj;d, and the patient is carefully nursed meantime, it will seldom fail to pubdue the disease. Foi settled CONSUMPTION la Its worst farm, the Cherry Pectoral should be gives ia doses sdapt ed to what th patient requiers snd ran bear. It always aflurds some iellef. and not anfreqoeatly cures those who are considered past all care. Theie are many thousands scattered all over ihn country, who feel and say that they owe their lives and present health to the Cherry Perioral. This remedy is offered to the com mo all y with the confidence we feel in ao article which seldom fails to realize the happiest effects that can be de sired. So wide is the field of Its nseolnens and numerous the cases of its core, that ahnt ev ery section of Irje country abounds In persons, publicly known, who have been restored from alarming and even desperatedissafesof the longs, byitaase. When ooe tried, its superiority over every other medicine of its kind, is too apparent to escape observation, and where Its virtues are known, the public no longer betiuto what anti dote to employ for the distressing and dangerous affections ol the pulmonary organs, which ara In cident to onr ciinia to. .And not only la formida ble attacks upon ma lungs, but for the milder va rieties of Colt;, Coughs, Hoarseness, etc., and fer Children It la the pleaaantest and safest modt eln that canoe obtained. No family shoold bo wit bos I tu and tbise who hs " wU. PBKVABSn AITB SOL JSSTBO . A VBSy ' Practical and Analytical Chemist, - Lowall Matsachasaits. Sold fm Wlhatngte ftr Or. A. O. BRADLEY, and in FaysttaillSs 9.J. HINSDALE, and by Dmggisu gsnarstry r- ' -i