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4 J 4a p Csramercral. WILMINGTON. N. C: SATURDAY. AUGUST 12 1854. SEAMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY. Wilmington, July 31, 1854. Gehtlemen : Sustaining the relation that I do to tbe A. T. Society, and receiv ing your aid, it becomes my duty to report to yourom time to time. This day closes my first quarter in this place. During which time I have visited almost every family belonging to your city, and have distributed books and tracts a mounting in value to $411 31 : besides 86 bibles and 35 testaments. A part of those books remain in the place, while others have gone into the interior of the country, and others to foreign pcrts of this and oth er countries. The wharf is an interesting part of our field, that is, ever changing, ever new The seamen, the boatmen, the raftsmen, and the countrymen, are all found tmihe wharf; and we have a great enjoyment in suiting those different classes of men with books and tracts for themselves and their families. You will please take a few extracts from my daily journal, as an illustration of the every day scenes which are presented to our view : Mother, yonder is the book man ; wont you gel me that red book this time 1 This we often hear as we approach near the door. Or if you go down on the wharf, the first salutation often is : What, you here yet Come aboard. How's times. What books have you got thi3 time ? Mister, did you save me that book ? Have you anoth er of them books like I got from you ? When I took the one 1 got home they took it from me and I want another. Have you got any books with big prints, for old folks? I want one for my mother. Has them Pil grims Progress come yet ? Have you any more of them temperance books ? Got any easy books for children ? These and such like are the introductory questions : Do you see yon man on the boat, with the straw hat ? he wants books for his children; he has but 7 that can read, and he wants a book for each one. Yon man with the raft, long beard, slouched hat, has just got 20 books, for his Sabbath school, away up the river. July 5th. On the wharf talk to 35 sea men ; 6 appear pious ; see more and more the advantages of a pious captain ; he gives tone to his crew, as a mother does to her children. Tuesday 6th. Visit 5 vessels before break&st, and sell 15 book. After break fast,, visit 18 families and sell 27 books and grant 8. Saturday 8th. Visit 4 flats and boats arly ; find but 3 or 4 men who do not use profane language. After breakfast visit 7 vessels. Some of the men were prepared to buy books and others were not ; gave them tracts and loan them books to read on Sabbath, which, in connection with sev eral others, they bought in a few days. Monday 10th. Visit 5 vessels; G men take an interest in reading ; 8 respectful ; 7 very profane. Then visit 8 families. But one good library ; two destitute ol the Bible. A third family had a Bible that dad kept in the chest with papers in (this Bible I did not see.) In these 8 families, with 26 children, I found but few of the children that could read with much cer tainty, and few of them attend any church or Sabbath school. Wednesday 12th. Go to the post office and sell 93.00 worth of books, while we wait till the door is opened ; some of these books go 40 miles into the country. Thursday 13th. Go to the outskirts of town. See that frail and pious woman, who sits on that low chair and sows to sup port her fatherless children sell her 2 books and give her one. Met that little girl who read for mc ; gave her a book. She thanked me, and started on the run to show her mother the prize. To-day saw several families that want and need books, but are not able to buy them. To-day vis it 27 families ; 8 have tolerable libraries ; 15 scarce of books; 4 no books at all ; 6 no stated habit of attending church or sun day school. Friday 14th. Visit 18 families, all of whom I had seen before. Sold more books than on my former visit ; almost all the books I had loaned the children were bought to-day. Saturday 15ih 9 families; 7 of them poorly improved, and but one reading pious mother. Loan them books, and tell them if they will get ip a Sunday School I will give them books In the evening visit CapL U , from Maine ; 5 weeks back sold him and crew a good lot of books, which they took home and left, and now make a more extensive purchase. Monday 17th. Visit 20 families of the more destitute and hear the children read, and distribute books ana tracts among the childrerr. Tuesday 18th. This morning get my boxes. Visit some families to whom I had j promised books when they came. Wednesday 19th. Start before sunrine , j sell a book to the first man-I meet; go down j ena flat, waken the men, sell them books. If one does not buy, give him a tract. Go oa-the next flat; do the same way, and by 7:o'qlock nJ basket was almost empty. Thursday 20tb-- See a corn boat with for 8 men mtmsuring. corn in the. hot sun. One says, there comes my book ; another gaJS pome aboard- Captaia-says, bold on "YUttJ fee wbal books jjus A again. man down in the hold with the half bush el calls out : did you save that Testament with notes ? Oh yes. And have you some good christian book with large type, for old folks, I want one for my mother? Yes, one of these will take. What are they? Pilgrim's Progress and Saint's Rest. Well TlUake them both. Drayman sings out. Corn up ! corn up ! Captain, go ahead, and keep the dray going, and if all is well will see vou at 5 in the morning, and then you will have a good chance for choice. Friday 21. Go to the corn boat ; waken the captain, and sell him $2,25 while he lay in his berth, and left him there reading. As I go from one vessel to another, I meet with some scoffers, and maybe the next man is glad "to see me; thus while one wave lifts me up, the next one plunges me into difficulty. Through the day have short talks with 103 persons ; disposed by sale or grant of $17 worth of books and tracts. Monday 24th Go over the Rail Road and try to get up a Sunday School, find a plenty , of children, but no one to take charge of them. Tuesday 25th. Visit the Families, 1 had seen 2 weeks back and hear 17 chil dren read, and talk to them about Jesus Christ. Loan 15 of them books till I come Yours &c. JOHN N. ANDREWS C. D. ELLIS, Esq. NOT QUALIFIED. A young law student, who wrote a good, clear, and round hand, and who was about finishing up his studies, one day handed an in-trument which he had just written out to his uncle, a dry wag, who had called in to see him, and to inquired of his progress in his profession. The uncle took the MS., and after reading a few lines of it, gave it buck to his nephew, stating, with an arch, peculiar smile. 'You are not quite a lawyer yet. James.' What do you find out of the way in it, sir?' queried the student in astonishment Why,' returned the waggish old critic, 'anybody can read that writing.' A GOOD ONE. The ' Washington Star,' remarking up on the sullen silence of Greeley since the passage of the Nebraska bill, says it is re minded of an awful profane old rascal in Western Pennsylvania. Some vexatious accident happened the old man one day, when his acquaintances gathered about him, expecting to hear an explosion of ex pletives Not a word, not an oath, escap ed his lips. ' Why don't you swear. Un cle John?' said one of the astonished look ers -i). 'Swear !' replied the veteran sinner, 'the fact is, gentlemen, Til bed d if lean do justice to the subject ." A Youite I.aily killed by Lightning:. Miss Conielia'Gaihright, a very amiable and estimable young lady, was killeil by lightning on Sunday last, at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Patsey Crawford, in the county of Gochland. A correspon dent of the Richmond Dispatch gives the following account of the melancholy af fair: She went out to a tree standing come ten or fifteen feet from the door, for the purpose of feeding some chickens, and whilst un der it, the tree was struck and torn in pie ces, and she was instantly killed. .Medi cal aid was immediately procured, and ev ery effort was made to resuscitate her with- out success The lightning struck the I back part of her head, and ran down her back, rending her clothes and bursting one i of her shoes. 1 Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, j hearing that two oflicers were to light a j duel directed that it should be fought in ; his presence. They met at the appointed j time, and saw to their astonishment a cul- i lows erected on the spot. The king told them to commence the fight as soon as they pl ased ; but, pointing to the gallows, added. 'I am resolved that the conqueror shall be hanged by the neck, and his op ponent by the heels.' Dismayed at this, they retired in silence, ami shortly after wards commenced an intimate and abiding friendship. TAYLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HOTE L, BHOAD WAT, Cor. of Franklin S treet, NEW YORK. IS completed and opened for travellers who de sire agreeable and attractive accommodations. It ts conducted opon the principle of the best Eu ropean Hotels, the meals being served in the seve ral apartments, or at the tables in the saloon, at the opiion of guests. The Hotel and Furniture combine elegance wiih comfort, and Is designed as well for the convenient reception of travel lers by the late trains. JOHN TAYLOR, Proprietor. Jan.2G. 133 lyc. BRICKS BRICKS. A C (VV1 HARD North River, for sale by QA),JJJ GEO. HARRIES. . RATES WWLOTE, JXXST prtnfe ioJ So nfc Commercial Office, ;e Kate of pitotaffor the Bar and Hirer, i ' - 3Mf- May 18. 27. . JUST RECEIVED. A FEW kegs of extra Butter, and for sale by C. DuPltK & CO. June 22. 42. STEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL WILL sell low, and on accommodating terms, the Eainnp nrirl Mnhinpru nf Uie (Jape KearSieum Saw Mill 14 inchJUHj cylinder, feet stroke ; three 32 inch boilers, 30 feet long main shaft 10 feel 6 ini hes long the power of this engine is estimated ai 60 hoisp. has a lew extra cylinder and lug gcering, and all the appliances necessary lor ihe lull cqtiijncni lo operate ni once. Also, 2 Stave-dressing Machines, Jointers ,& c. complete. O. G. PARsSl.K. V. Jan. 21 131 tf . Hams, received JUST TO HAND. FRESH SODA, Rotter, Milk, Sugar, and Pilot Crackers; 18 hbls. handsome Brown Sugars: 0 b'l. Clarified, 10 Crushed, 10 Powdered aid 5 Granulated; Fulton Mar!;et Corn Biff; Sinok el K :ef ; i'cw Cheese; Long No. 1 Mackerel; Cid Kish, and various other items that will be found useful as well as ornamental, at the Kami ly Grocery. lOOJIba. Kornesny'a Kxtra Hams. Just to hind. GEO. DIVERS, Front sr. May 13. 27. MOUSE S COMPOUND SYRUP OF YELLOW DOCK ROOT. J'HISis a Purely Vegetable Compound, scientifi cally prepand Iroin llie best Roots and Herbs f the Materia Medici, and has gained an unrivall ed reputation for the follow ing (fleets, viz: PCRIPYINU TllH BLOOD, and tliucuring all H umors. Sores, Ulcers, Cutane ous Krnptions. Ca nkr r, Scald Head, ic. Rcsuliiting and Cleansing the Stomach & Bowels, lluibit cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Ooslivencss, Piles, Ac Strengthening; the Digestive Organs, thus causing t he food to nourish and jupportevcry part. REGULATING THE ts E I It ET A li Y ORGANS, and, by enabling them to perform their properfunc tions, preventing and curing Hi! 10 us and other pa in fill diseases. Slrcnglhrning and Quieting the Nervous System, thus 1 1 lay ing Nervous I rritation, and curingall dis eases ol ihe Nerves. It is nnrivallediotherurenfall KEMALK DISK. ARES, a? Weakness, I rregularity . r !.! rue: ions , ct c . It is pleasant to take, and safe in all rases ; act ing in harmony with 1 he restoring powers of nature it never inj ures bit t always 'renoli is a ml euros, uy thousands of voluntary :crtifica to from the best a u th'iriiiee resti fv . Preparer ' y C. MORSF. r- CO. 2 V, it.len -I.anr, N V. Sold by Druggist sa-i :t "tl t.- ' h riiihnii t thisan'1 otlieieonntriee. S.H.cj- A . KVANS, Agents, 'Vilminylon. N. C. s e p t . 3 0 . 8." -1 y - c "lOIlNICF.S ur Mo-eht-to Netting P" 'P- 'V WILKINSON .f- KSLF.K. June 8. 37. C BACON !BK0N!! 1 Q nnnkBS.W superior N C 1 O ,UUU Side nd Shoulders, jast "ISnitfTKWAT PRITCHETT. TO THE LADIES. OPKN J?U litis morning, a munificent stock of E nbroideries, including Jaconett, India Mull, and SwUs Collars, Clmmzeiis nu " Uotteal Honiton, Real Maltese, and Real Va leocene do. do, all in sets ; not in sels M us in Col tars, Real Honiton do. and Muslin with Valencene Lace attached; also, a large assortment of Under sleeves, all of the richest and newest patterns. By the same Express received : Dreases, Rich Silk Grenadines and Tissues, plain do. do. assort-i.,-. ,.i Pl:iid orinted Beraees. p ain Challvs. Black Silk Mit.ts and Glovcf, and color ed Kid do.. Brown, Green, Blue, and Black dolteB LApernei8S; 8a'e J AMES DAWSON. " M0SCHET0 NETTING. MADE and put up on high or low post Bed steads, by WILKINSON & ESLKR, May 20. Upholsters. HOOP IRON AND NAILS. THE subscriber will be constantly receiving con signments of these articles, of the best quality and offers them at lowest market rates JOSEPH K. BLOSSOM Aftr.h a S-tf. . . .1 1 v 1 1 BELLS! BELLS! ! BELLS!!! TMI E Siiharribers manufacture and keep con- X stant ly on hand a large assoritiient of Bells suitable for Churches, AcadmirF, Factories, Stea mers, Plantations, etc., mounted with their im proved Hangings, the most efficient in use. Their establishment 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 to perfected, logether with recent improve ments, that its BellsJiavean unequaled reputation for volume of sound and quality of tone. They have just received Jan. 1854 the First Premium (A Silver Medal)of the World's Fair in New York, over all Bells from this Country or Europe. Hav ing a large assortment of Bells on hand, and being in immediate connection w ith routes in all direc tions, cither Rait Road, Canal or River, and but 4 hours from New York, we can execute orders with dispatch. Address A. MKNF.F.I.V'S SONS, Wst Troy, Albany Co., N. Y. Feb. 21. 144-lyc. c S v 1 up ; FRESH FROM NEW YORK. ' . .'( -. Chiuhs Mu'ts 1 f flRLS. ot Stewarts (A) Crushed Snar ; 1 J 1 Cask do. b.'st No . 1 2 bbl. Lirge No. 1 Mucker. I 3 dozen bottles be-t Sweet Oil; 5 do. Cans ol" Potash, prime I. . r nakinir Son; ; ?ri Bigs prime Green Hio (VlT, , ; G hall' b!i'-. of tint l-'ulton Market Fnmil) Bief. Low for cash at OKO. II. K KI.I.KV'S. June 20. J., 11., N. C. T. & S. of Age ropy. 2 ,-r KEGS 'J and fui .In GOSHEN BUTTER. just received :e 3. Extra Goshen Butter, sale low for cash, ot GEO. MYERS. 200 FRESH PEACHES just CANS Fresh Peachc beau I i fu I rd' r, at June 'i. lo hand in GEO. MYERS. 31. ' Gran'mn-'iri,' said a little ragged urchin, 'why don't the blacklegs never try to cheat the fellows what work in the screw fitcto ry V 'I'm sure I don't know. Why is it?' said the doting old lady. ' Bekase,' replied the genius, 'j'ou can't come no shindys over them coveys they's too seme liniziit.' ' HONEST. An Irish jockey, once selling a horse to a gentleman, frequently observed with an emphatic earnestness, that he was an 'hon est nag.' After the purchase, the gentleman asked him what he meant by an honest nag. 'Why, sir,' he replied, '.vhenever I rode him, he always threatened to throw me. and he certainly never deceived me.' MORE INCENDIARISM. The Charlottesville Jrffersonian regrets to states; that James Hiirt, Esq , living near Rcstwick Depot, in the county of Al bemarle, had his barn, in which was stored the entire crop of this year's what, 700 bushels, entirely destroyed by fire, on Mon day night last, the work of some vile in cendiary. Wc trust he may be found out and the community relieved of the presence ojihe fiend. Sheriden onc succeeded admirably in entrapping a noisy member, who was in the habit of interrupting every speaker with cries of 'hear, hear !' He took an oppor tunity to allude to a well known politi cal character of the time, who wished tb play the rogue, but ha I only sense enough to play the fool. 'Where shall we find a more foolish knave or a more knavish fool than this?' 'Hear, hear,' was instantly bellowed from the accustomed bench. The wicked wit bowed, thanked the gentleman for his rea dy reply to the question and sat down, amid the convulsions of laughter of all but the unfortunate subject. TOWAGE! TOWAGE ! I STEAMER Sim Bcary.A. M Goto rie, master; Steamer Calhoun, ; Joi SnrlAO- fwtmmtm .. - I . - II limes for business. Orders for Tnvstre-KiH haw. prompt attention if left oi office of Aehnu INDIA CH0LAG0GNE. A CERTAIN Remedy for ( hills and Fevers, as llio ..viiu!? i ;in testily. For sale at C. & 1). Dul'RE'S. Driia: and Clu inieal Store. June, 29 J. an.l H. Copy. 4V HENRY'S INVIGORATING CORDIAL, puuei.y iu;i:rMii,t: a it a COMPOSITION. 'PIUS invaluable Co i dial, is extracted from Iletbs JL and Roots, which h.aw heen lound idler yeais. f experience, by th- most bkilliul Physicians, to he possessed of (iialirit s ino?t btncfici.-il in the cis iNiscs lor which i', is recommended, ard hence whilst il i" pres nK d to the public, ns tin rflic.i ciuua reini ily, It Is nlso known to be ol t ha I cha rac ier on which reliance may be placed us to its safety. I n cases ol Impntency, I loemorrhafres. Oi.suidered Steiiliiy, .Menstruation. 't Suppression ol ihe Men ses, Fl uor A Ibus or hi ti s, or tor Di:iJlI.ITY arising from any cause , such as weakness. from sick ness, where the patient has been confined to bed fo' some time, for Fenialesalter Confinement, Abortion or Miscarriage, this Cordial cannot be excelled in its salutary effects : or in loss of M useulat Energy, Irritability, Physical l'rosiration, Seminal Weak ness, Palpitation of the Heart, Indigestion, Slug gishness, iecay ol the l'rucreaiive Functions, Ner vousness. V c. , w here a tonic -Medicine is required, it will be foundequal, if not superior lo any Com pound ovor usi d. TO FEMALES. Henry s Invigorating Cordial, is one of the most invaluable Medicines in Ihe many Complaints to which Fcinalas are subject, tt assis s nature to brace the whole system, eh'xk excesses. and creates renewed health and happiness. Less suffering, disease and tin happiness among Ladies would exist, were they generally lo adopt the use of this C. r dial. Ladie? who are debilitated by those obstruc tions hich females are liable to, arc restored by the use ol a bottle or two, to bloom and to vigor. YOUNli .men. That solitary practice, so fatal to the existence of man and it is the young who are most apt to bc-o-me is victims, from an ignorence of the danger to which they subject themselves, causes ME fif (JUS DEBILITY. Weakness ol the System, and Premature Decay Many of you may now bcsiifFering. misled as to the cause or source of disease. To those, then, who by excess have brought on themselves Premature 1m potency. Involuntary Seminal Emissions, Weak ness and Shrivelling of the Genital Organs, Ner vous Affections, or anr other consequence s i.f unres trained indulgence of the sensual passions, occa sioning the necessity of renouncing the felicities of MA Mil A (IE. lessening 'ioih mental and bodily capacity. Hold! Henry's Invigorating Cordial, a Medicine that is purely Ve' t.ible. will aid nature to restore those iinportnnr I unci ions to a hea lihy sta te. a nd will pro ve of service to you. Il possesses ra; n virtue, is a general remover of di3er.-;e, and stn ngthe ner of the system AS A TOXIC MEDICINE. it is unsurpassed. .We do - ; place this Cordial on a footing with quack medicine;-, and , os is customa ry, apptnd a long liriof Rec ommendations, Cer tificates, ic, heglni:ii: with "Hear what the Preacher says.'1 and such like; il ia not necessary, for ' Henry's Invigorating Cordial." only needs a trial to prove that it will accomplish all we say. THE G EXCISE 'IIESRYS JSVIGORA- TJSG COR DIAL.," is put up in 8 oz. Pannel Bottles, and is easilyiecog nizrd by the Manufacturer's signature on the lable of each Bottle, (to counterfeit which is forgery.) as well as his private Seal on the cork of each Bottle. 0"Soldfor2 per Bottle; Six for 316 per dozen. Prepared only by S. E, COHEN. No. 3 Fraaklin Row, Vine Street, below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pa., TO WHOM ALL ORDERS MUST BE AD DRESSED. For Sale by all respectableDruggisU A Merchants throughout the country. Oct. 29. 97-I2m-c. .500 July 22 EMPTY BARRELS. SECOND HAND Spirit Barrels, of good quality, for sole by RUSSJCLL.& BRO. MACKEREL. Af BBLS. No. 3 New; and of excellent -quality. BUTTErT" BUTTER! 1 1 5 ceivrd by June 3- Just r BARI.OW, Granite Row. PAPER HANGING. WE have j st received a very handsome as sortment of French Gilt and American Pa per Hangings, Borders, Firescreens, and Centres forsale. Tiling in handsome style by WILKINSON &. ESLER, Upholsterers. April H. At our old stand. PAINTS. ns.Piimo White Lead; 5000 lbs. nitiin Ited; 40 bbl. Spanish Brown : 25 bhls. Fire Proof Paint : 500 do. Ver- diaris: 1000 do. Ch. Green: 500 do. Paris Ore. -n; 5 do. Japin und 3 do Couch B"dv Varnish, for sale cheap, by C. & D. DuPRE. July I. J. and II. copy. 46. 30,0(X), WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHN APPS. Ct X. DOZEN Wolfe's Schiedam Schnapps, qua'!? and pints, iu-t to hand, and for sal lie and retail, at New York prices. April Z GEO. M VER whole- DENTAL NOTICE. R. CARR will leave Wilmington, on or aboti tour. He intends to be absent about four week". June 27. 4 l-2m. Town Da.ly and Weekly papers copy 2 months. PERFUMERY. rL'BINS, Pivers, Prevosts, Bazins, an! Glenn j Pcifuiiii ry and Toilette articles, a very large and choice assortment of the above, for sale by C. & D. DuPRE, July 1 - Wholesale Drugjti-is. cop . J. and II. July 13. MACKEREL. S. No. 3. for sale by FREEMAN & HOUSTON. 51. LINSEED OIL. ( ItltLS. for sale by 1 VJ FREEMAN & HOUSTON. July 15. ir LUMBER. S MA I.f. parcel ol prime Iiicr f. umber Wide Board. and Scantling, suitable tor Planta'ion purposes, fur sale, by March 30. JAS. K. GILLISPIE & CO. A OUR MOTTO IS ' TO PI EAM' AT THE Wilmington Saddle, Harness, and Truii Manufactory. '"I"' H E subscriber respect I ully i n for in .- t '.: r p ub !ii JL thai he has recently received additions lo his stock of Saddle and Harries-. Mountings.di: c, the latest a nd most improved style, und is conslanly manufaeliijing, at h is stoi c on market si rcc I .every description ol artich-in the above line. From his experience in the business, lie fede confident thai hcwill beable to give cn tire satisfaction lo a 1 1 who may favor him with a call'. lie has now on hand, and willoonstaiilly keei a larae assortmen t of Ciiarl. (fix ami HuiHrit Hirncss, fmn's Sti'lillrs, :tnc.i's S'l'ittcf. Whips Stmrs, fV. all of which he will warrant I o be of i lie best materials and workmanship. He hllfl lllsn n l-irtr,. n uurtrt io.ri t op Trunks, Valises, Saddle and Carpet Ilas, atcliels, Kanry Trunks, &c, and all other ar ticles usually kept in such establishments, nil of which he ofl'ere low for CASH, or onshortcredit to prompt customers. Saddles, Harness, Trunks, Redica I Bags, die. Ac, made to order. Inaddiiion tothe above tiie subscribe nl w,i ys keeps on hand a la re supply of String Leather, and hus now, and wilj ke:p through the season a good assortment of l"ly Nt-lts. All are Invited to call and examine my Goods, whet her in want or not, as I lake pleasure i h shew ing my assortment to all who may fa vo r me with a call. Harncs pandCoach Trimmings sold at a fair price to persons buying to manufacture. Also, W hir at wholesale. Allkindsof Riding Vehi leg bough t a nd sold on comnisions. JOHN J. CONOLI'Y. Feb. 7, 1S54. H8 NOTICE. THE Subscriber having qualified nt the last term of Brunswick Cojimy Court, as execu trix of the will of William Biinklev, deceased, all persons indebted lo his Esiato are hereby notified lo make immediate payment ; Bnd tho-e having claims ogainst it, are rt quested in my absence, to present the fame to Ge' rce Davis, Fsq , in Wil mington. M. E. BRINK LEV, Exr'. June 29. 45-Gw. THE LONDON PUNCH, IS Received evcrv week. Last No. in this morn ing. Forsale at S. W. WH ITAKER'S. July 22. 51. ROGERS' CUTLERY. THE Subscriber is now opening a fine assort ment of Rogers' selected Knives, Scisors, &c ; and has made an arrangement by which he will be. regularly supplied with his goods, gotten up especially for his retail sales. Those who with the best ia this line will alwars find them at J. M. ROBINSON'S. Wilmington, N.C., May IS. 27 CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF, A T THE C17 V CIGAR STORE. OPPOSITE the Market, South Side.) W hole sale and Retail, at prices to suit customers. Call and see. VANSICKLE. May 1 1. 24 -if. THE PILGRIMS OF WALSING0AM. A ROMANCE of the Middle Ages, from Ihe ao oRplished Pea of Agnes StricktDd. This great work is at length before the public, it is just ly regarded by the- .critical world as one of ih grandest literary performances of oar time. A pan from ila superior merit, the work iiseir, is one of marked originality. No book is the bread range of modern fiction, nnless, it fc the far lam. ed lArabianJVIghr,, "ill hnjrdeee compare with it. From beginnine to end h Is a vol o me of Painailon Just piibUtlied. and Cor sate ot' ? y - s. w:.4iiar.urjL'0. BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL. DB, JOHNSTON Proclaims to the affiieie, far and near, that he has discovered the most cert ain, speedy and efficacious plan for treating panic-nlnrdiaeaBea-that has ever been Dresentid tb the wo i Id. By his plan, fout.dedon observation made tn the Bospitaisof Europe and America, he win tenure " A CURE IN,TWO DAYS, OR SO CHARGE. No Mercury or Nauseous Drugs Used. Pains in the Loins, Constitutional Debility, Iui potency, Weakness of the Back and Limbs, affec tions ot the Kidneys, Palpitation of the Heart, Dyspepsy, Nervous irritability, Diseases of the Head, Throat, Nose, or Skin; and all those serious and melancholy disorders arising from the destruc tive habits of Vouth, which destroy both body and mind, those secret and solitary practices more fatal to their victims than the song of the Syrens to the mariners of Ulysses, blighting their most brilliant hopes oranticipations, rendering marriage, &c, im portable. YOUNG MEN. Especially, who have become Ihe victims of Solita ry Vice, tnat areaaiui ana aesiruciive naon wnicn annually sweeps to an untimely grave thousands of young men of the most exalted talents and brilliant intellect, who might otherwise have entranced lis tening Senates with the thunders of eloquence, or waked to ecstacy the living lyre, may call with full confidence. MARRIAGE. Married persons, or those contemplating marriage, beiD awar, ot physical weakness, should immedi ately consult Dr. J., and be restored to perfect health. He who places himself under the care of Dr. John ston may religiously confide in his honor as a gen tleman, und confidently rely upon hisskill asa phy- S'oFKICE, No. 7, SOUTH FREDERICK St.. 7 DOORS FROM BALTIMORE St., (east side,) CP THE STEPS. O-BE PARTICULAR in ubseringthe SAME and NUMBER, or you will mistake ihe place. DR. JOHNSTON. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. London; graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges ol the United Stales, and the greater part of whose life has been spent in the hospitals of London, Par is, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, has cflected some of ihe most astonishing cures that wereeverknown; many troubled with ringing in the head and cars w hen asleep, crcat neivoutnsss, being alarmed st suddin sounds, and bashfumess. with frequent blushing, attended sometimes with di.rungen.ent of mind were cured immediately. TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE. Dr. J . addresses all those who haveinjured them selves by private and improper indulgences, that se cret and solitary habit v. hich rules both body und mind, unfiiiitig them foreither business or society. These are some oi the sad and melancholy effects produced by early habits of youth, viz: Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in the Head, Dimness of Si"hl, Uosi of Muscular Power, Palpitation of Ihe Heart, Dyspepsia, Ncrvouslrritability, Derange ment of the Digestive Functions, General DeDili'y. yymploinsof Consumption, &c. Mentally-. The fearful etfi els on the mind are much to be dreaded ; Loss of Memory, of Causing of Ideas, Depression of Spirits, Evil-Forebodinon Aversion to Society, Self-Distrust. Love of Soli tude. Timidity, &c , are some of the evilsproduced. 'J'idusuiius of person3, of all ngrs, can now judge what is the cause of their declining health. Losing their vigor, becoming weak, pale and emaciated, have a singular npnearnnce about the eyes, cough and -iympioms of Consumption. I) 11 JOHNSTON'S .V VIGOR A TING REM EDY POR GENITAL DEBILITY. This grand and important Remedy has .estorec strength and vigor to thousands of the most ner vous and debilitated, many of whom had lost all hopes. and been abandoned to die. Bvits complete inviuoration of the Nervous System, the whole fncu lies become restored to their proper power and functions, and the fallen fabric of life raised up to beauty, consistency, and duration, upon lite ruins ol an emaciated and premature decline to sound and prUtine health. Oh, how happy have hundred of misguided youths been made who have been sud denfy restored to health, from the devastations of those terrific maladies ivnich result from indiscre tion. Such persons, before contemplating MARRIAGE. Should reflect that a sound mind and body are the most necessary requisites to promote connubial happiness. Indeed, without thcee. the journey ihmuyh life becomes a weary pilgrimage, the pros pect hourly darkens to the view ihe mind becomes shadowed with despair, and filled with the nielan cholly reflection, that the happiness of another be comes blighted v ith our own. Lei no false delica cy prevent you, but app'y immediately, and save yourself from the dreadful consequences oi this ter rible malady. WEAKNESS OE TIIE ORGANS immediately cured and full vigor icstored. AI.L LETTERS MUST BE POST PAID. Remedies sent to anv part of (he country. TO STRANGERS. DR. JOHNSTON, of the Baltimore Lo k Hos pital, whose long resilience in this city, stanitinc as a gi-ntleman of character and responsibility, exten sive pi aelice in -the various Hospitals of Euroe and this country, and skill and experience to which Qhotis amis can Je.-ufy, as well as his ability in ihe Surah oldeparlment of his profession, as evidci eed bv reports of his operations on the Eyes and De formed Limbs, published in the Baltimore Sun and o;ln r papers, in the years 13-1 1 2, by which the blind irert madt lo see und the lame lo walk straight, ren ders him worthy of n'l confidence upon the part nl those who need his professional services, and who would shun the many trilling and ignorant preten ders advertising themselves as Physicians. ' j"To those unacquainted with his reputation. Dr. Johnston deems it necessary to sav that his credentials or diplomas always hang in his office. rrOFFICE.N. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK St., Easi side, up the steps. Oct. 13. 90-lv c. DR. L B. UARCMsrs CELEBRATED CATHOL ICON, For the relief & cure ofSuffering Females. It stands pre-erui-nont for its curative powersinall the dis eases for which it is recommended, call ed Ftmale Complaint! Of tnese are P bo lapsus Utiii, or Falling of the Womb; Ftoea At bus, or Whites; Chronic Inflamtna tion and Ulceration of ihe Womb ; Inci lentnl Hemorrhage, ir Flooding ; Pnin ul, Suppressed, and rreguior Menstrua POETRY ART THOU A C1HH8TIAK7 ir Mas. l. a. sioocknct. . .heir accompany evils, (Cance. .natter howaevere or of how long N. Y on, &c, n excepted,) t standing The Catholicon far surpasses other remedies in being more certain, lessexpensive.and leaving the system in a better condition. Let all interested in such a rmnecdy call and obtain a pamphlet (free containing ample proof, from highly respectabl sources, of the happy results of its use together with Icttersfrom first-class experienced physicians, who have used it in their practice, and speak irom their ow n observations. R EFEBB VCEP. Prof. Dbnunr, M.D , Baltimore. Md. J. C. Orrick, M. D., P. B. Peckham, M. D, Utlca, N, V. D. V. Foote, M. D., Syracuse, N. V. M. H. Mills. M. D., Rochester, N. V L. D. Fleming, M. D.,Cnnndaigiia, W . W. tieesc, M . U., City of I . . W. Prescott, M.D, Concord, N. H. J. P. Newland, M. D.. Utica, N. Y. Pamphlets can be had eralisat the .More of S. B.& J. A. EVANS. Dru?gists Wholesale and Retail Agents. Wilmington, N . C. And of most of the leading Druggists in the State Letter addressed to Messrs. Reach tf- Hroicnson , Agents at Neicberry C. ., S. C, by Rev. C. S Beard, of tame Slate. Gles.v Spn in'gs, Jan. 9th, 1853. Messrs. Reach & Bbownson Sirs : I send for another bottle of your " Marchisi's Utarine Ca iholicon " My wife has been afflicted for eleven vcnrs.and a variety of means has been resorted to for relief, but none was obtained until I received this ni'sdicine from jou I'a influence seems al most migical : there was a manifest improvement from the day it was taken. As there are a great many females in our conn try laboring under the affliction for which your medi cine proposes a remedy, I feel it a duty to recom mend it to all such. (Signed.) Cloi-gh S. Reabd. J. B. M ARCHISI fc CO., Proprietors. Central Depot, 304 Broadway N. V. Nov. 19. 106 lyc Art thou a christian 1 Tboogb thy cot Be rnde. and porerly thy lot, A wealth is thine which rarlh droits, A treasure boundless as the rkfes. ' Gold and Ihe diamond fade with Shame Before thy casket's deathless flame. ' Hdr of hixh beaten ! how canst Ihoii si tor uiided dross and vanity 1 Art thon a Christian, doomed to roam Far from thy Irinijs ami native home J frer trackless wilds unchearrd toco," Willi none to diari an t.jj", WMe j Where'er thou 6n l st Father's care Thy country and thy home are tin-re- How canst toon then a stranger be Surrounded l y I. is family 1 . Art thou a Christian, 'raid the strif.! Of years mature, and burdened life 1 Thy heaven born faith its shield shall upreadt. ' To guard iheo in the hour of dread?: : Thorns in thy flinty iath may prin, Unkindness strike its scorpion-stin, Yet in ihy .soul a lieacoD-liglit"" Shall gnidH thy ilgrim-tte ! arlslit, And balm from God's own foHntnin flow . To heal the wounds of earthly woe. MISCELLANY." A WHITE GOODS. VER V larsc nnd extensive vaiirty ol every kind of White Muslins, including Jacnnens. Mu I.Nansook, Medium. Book, Bishops ard Vic toria Lawnp, Plaid, Striped, Plain and Figured Swiss and Cambric Muslins, which will be sold at the lowest price, by J.IMKS DAWSON. Ap:il 13. 12. SJIOKED TONGUES, piCKLED TONGUES & SMOKED BEEF. I J n t received logether with I bbls Salmon : 2 I bbls. V. M. Beef, 5 half barrels do.; 50 Baskets Champaign; i'J packages assort" d Crackers; 50 b..s Coffee ; 30 Drums Figgs; 40 Boxes Extra Prunes; '.10 bbls. S u;ars ; N. O. Molasses j S. II S y rnp, -villi a general variety of good things at the Original Family Grocery. GEO. MYERS. June3. 31. F0 Jlroad Strii Offer for sale Ihe fi & POLIIEMUS, , Corner nf Denver, N. York. ins hea vv Cotton Fabrics: NEW-ENGLAND COTTON SAIL DUCK- Tl inch, all number, hard and soft; also nil the various idlhs of Canvass manufactured at this es tablislumnt comprising every variety known to the irade.and offered at the lowest rales. UNITED STATES PI LOT DUCK VVoodherry and Mount Vi rnun E.xtra. A ful I assortment of this superior fabric. II I l.MANTIG COTTON DUCK 16, 13, 20 and 22 inch, nil numbers, hard and soft. This fab ric was awarded the highest Premium at the Lon don World's Fair, also at our own State Fair SHIP AND BIO A R M ARK DUCK--Plain and twilled, manufactured by the Greenwiod's Com pany, s superiornrticlc for lightsails. tents, awnings. Ac; also. Mount Vernon Twill-d Ravens, Howard Ravens, Pioneer and Phoenix Mills; Ltghtton Havens, plain '22 to 27 inch ; Heavv, do. do. COTTON SAIL TWINE A full assortment. TARPAULINS. HAMMOCKS, STUFFS, &c. PAPER Fl.LTI.Nti 0 to 72 inch, made very heavy, expressly for drier leits. CAR COVERING Cotton Canvass, all widths, from AO to 1 30 inches, and all numbers, made ex pressly for covering and roofing railroau cars, is perfectly and permanently water-proof, and mure enduring than the ear itself. EN AMELLING CANVASS-30, 3S, 40,45 and 30 inch plain and twilled, in every variety. BAGS AND BAGGING Of every description. Seamless Bags, woven whole, all size, in bales of 100, 2U0 anil 300; combining strength, utility and cheapness, for grain and meal are unsurpassed. Also, heavy Cotton Sacking, 40 inch Canvass. 3 ihrcnd Warp and Filling, heavy twilled, do. do., 20. 22, 40 and 44 ineh. W OOL SACLS Woven whole all sizes, a new and desirable article. Feb. 21. 144-ljr-r-. AUBURN STILL FOR S.1LE. rt- (tl.rt! ... suh inc. i tarnation ol tile subscriber, near Raleigh, and on the Central Kail Road, is not yet disposed of. A descrip tion has already been given -but no one will of course mike so important a purchase without visiting the premises. Apoly to Wm. R. Poole, Esq., who lives near the place, or to the subscriber. T. LORING. Wilmington, N. C, Ian. 23, 1551. IRON BEDSTEADS, rOI.DIND, proof against canker, knives, and vermin, lor sale by WILKINSON .6 ESLER, Aprils. t Upholsterers. BOOT AXD SH0E STORE. G FORGE R. FRENCH, at his (dd stand on Market street, bci'sB. leave to return his thanks to his la old friends and customers for the liberul patronage heretofore extended to him, and to inform them that his stock of Boots and shoes, ircluding evcrv vari ety in his line is now as complete and as extensive as at any former period. His stock of Gentlemen Bovs.iud Chili Iron's Boots and Shoes embraces eve ry variety of sivb', fashion and quality lhat can be desired, or that is usually called lor. including a fine nssoi t merit of I. adits. M isses and Gentlemen's Over Shoi s. He w-o'ild particularly invite the attention c f the Ladle-to his extensive assortment of L idiej and Misses Leal her, M orocco. Enameled, Bronze, Pat. I. earlier. Go it ?Skin. bl ick and white Kid and a va riety ot fancy colored Baols; Shoes and Slippers. Also, black, brown; blue, purple and variegated silk Gaiters, a new and handsome article, with and with out hei is. I.adi s fancy Gaiters at SI z pair. Also, Sole Leather, Calves' Skins, and Shoe Find ings. I'ici.se call and examine. Mr. Frncli would also inform his friends and tbe public, that he is State Aiient for the sale of Davis' Pain Killer and Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, by either wholesale or retail. Nov 10 102 THE GREEK PEASANTRY. . These people remind mo more and more" every dny of the Nonh American Indian. In complexion they are lighter, but not un like him. 'J hry have the same vuultmg walk, the same erect and daring altitude. Perhaps the strongest part of the likenero is :n dress. The mocassin of raw hide, made by p.-rforuting the edge with holes,; and lacing it over lie lop of ihe foot with strings, id decidedly Indian So is the course stuff legging, fitting the ankle and calf of the le closely, and tied lelow the knee. The tunic, too, is only a white shaggy blanket, hanging down not quite to the knee, with holes for the arms, and sometimes with sleeves. The Greek aa well as the Indian wears a large kiJfe stnek into his girdle, with the handle o' tcnutiously exposed. Their habitations, are ns similar as the difference of climate and building materials will permit. I speak here of the peasants of the interior. The drtss of the females is a little different. They are barefooted. Their under-gar-inent reaches to the ankles, and ia usually ornamented with a gny border. Over this is worn a tunic like that of ihe man, reaching about lo the knee, then a sleeved jacket, reaching only lo the waist. This and the tunic ure often ornamented with needle work, mostly red in front, al the bottom, and dowr. to the middle of kl e back. A kind of sack is often thrown across the neck before, hanging to ihe waist behind, laden with a bunch-of often very large beads, and little metal plates of the size of the smallest coin, worn, I sup pose, for ornament, and as aid lo devotion. The men usually wear the Greek cap, which is ojwnys scarlet, high and cylind rical, surmounted with a tassel of blue, hanging from the centre of the crown. As a substitute for this, I have noticed a com mon cotton shawl or large handkerchief wound about the head, not unlike the tur ban. The female peasantry often cover the head in much the same way. In the large towns there is some variety in their bead dress, and many of ihem wear a red or yellow- shoe sharp at the toe, and of bung ling workmanship. H CHANGE OF BUSINESS. AVING sold our cn'ire Stock of Conlcction- ary, we have opencdat the same nlaee a hand- soma assortment of upholstering Uootls. I'aper Hangings, Window Shades. Curtains and I ir lures, Mattresses, feather Beds, Pilloirs, Cushions, Lounges. d"-c tf-c. Having superior workmen from the North, we will fit up Private Houses, Hotels, Boarding Houses, Steamboats, Rail Road Cars, Ac, in fact every thins in the line of Business, and endeavor lo give satisfaction. At the same time would return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage we have hid for the last seven vears. and shall endea vor to merit a continuance in our new Business. WILKINSON & ESLF.U, March 13. 1-tf. Market Street. uaily Journalcopy. i r ICE! ICE! ! ICE THF. "WILMINGTON ICK HOUSF." rS now open the publicmay depend on bavins their wants supplied all seasons of ihe year, at reasonable rates. Orders from the conntry addressed to ''Wilming ton lee House", will be well packed and promptly forwarded. A. H. VasBOKKF.LF.N, Proprietor. March 10th, I3a4. 152. CHEMICALS. 1 A OZS. German, French, and English 1 JJJ Quinine ; 50 lbs. Syrup Iodide Iron; 50 lbs. Blue Pill Mass ; 16 ozs. Sulph Morphia ; 25 ozs. Surph Cinchonia, and the largest supply of Chemicals ever offered for sale in this Stale. For sale at C. A D. DuPRE'S, June 29. J. f- H. copy. Drug Ware Rooms. FOR MEN AND BOYS. A NEW supply of Linen Drills, Angola Cassi JTV meres. Colored and Black Cashmarels, wiih a tew raticrns t uncy f rencc uass meres. May 9. HEDRICK & RVA N . THOMAS SMITH & CO. DEALERS IN CORN, MEAL. HO.MONV PEAS and OATS, and COW and HORSE FEED Beatles Wharf, North Water Street, WILMINGTON. N. C THOMAS cSAHTH. D. Dl'PBE, JH Our Steam Grist Mill is now in successful opeia tlon. W e will have il in our power to deliver the above articles at short notice. We have a 23 horse power engine and shall run two pair of. four feel stones. Orders can be addressed !o C. DuPre Jt Co., or lo trie subscribers. fyCorn ground on TOLL. THOJ1AS SMITH & CO. 15- tf. April 20. DENTISTRY. PLEASE TARE NOTICE THAT we- make the vsrv best Spring. Hair. Moss, Shuck, Sea Grass, Patent P?lt, and Palm Leaf Mattrasses WILKINSON A ESLER. Jane 17. Upholsterers. OFFICE WIL. & RALEIGH R. R. CO. WILING?ON, Ma v 5th, 1851. -PARTICULAR KOTICE.i HEREAFTER Tickets lo pass ever the Eoad of this Company will, ia vo ease, be sold to a NEGRO. - Owners mrisf -apply in pTFon and purchase for them, hand the Ticket to the Conductor, id! point out to him ihe negro for-whom U ns boaght. 3 By order;- S. f. WALLACE, Agect. 517 6. 22-XL Dr.T. B. CARR has returned from the North with a largely increased slock of Teelh. Instruments, die Having consulted many eminent Dentists, he has pertt-ct eo'.hdence in the supeiiuriiy of Allen's Pa tent mode of inserting teeth with artificial gum r an sets inserted immediately alter the extraction of the teeth, and remodelled after ihe gums have neaiea without additional charge. 1 hey can be worn without pain, and removed from the mouth by the wearer, and are cleaner and stronger than teeth inserted in any other way. and are warranted lo give perfect satisfaction. All other operations per formed in the most approved manner. Refrn- to individuals In this place now wearing teeth with w pai mi iiiijjruvcuierai. Oct4-w-irf 86 FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OK BOOTS, SHOES, AND BRO gans. Having purchased oar entire stock just from the rnaoufsciorie. we r prepared to offer inducements lo ihe COUNTR Y MERCH ANTS eqaal to any stabOahmeni Soma of Bos ton. Aprl3. JONK3 A -GARDNER. FILES! FILES H FILES II I tttst . : a . ru assortment oi uuicnera . genuine Saw flics Mill Saw Fife. April 6. Also, ih double tang extra A REMARKABLE CIRCUMSTANCE A man nrnnei'. R3ther, a foreman in Messrs Smrks & Pruin's Iron works, in this city was attacked 3'csterday with the prevailing sickness, und notwithstanding the prompt attendance of a physician, he sank very fast and died early in tbe even ing. The physician called in the evening for the seventh time, and found the body prepared for the grave. While stand ing by the corpse, the physician thought be detected a movement in one of the handu of the deceased, and looking closer two or three of the fingers moved distinctly. Those standing by also noticed these move ments of the lingers as also that of the muscles of the aim. The phj-sician then remarked that the ?ense of hearing was alwaya the last which left the body, and he would soon' ascertain if the man was still alive. lie. then took one of his hands in his own and said: "Rythcr, il you can hear me, and cannot speak, answer by pressing my hand."- "This was very promptly responded to bjr a very distinct pressure, felt by the physici an, and seen by others, and it was repea ted. Resuscitation, however, was of course impossible. Albany Atlas, July 3. . PULPIT PLEASANTRY. One day, Naisr-de-din ascended the pulpit of the mosque, and thus address ed the congregation : " O, true believers, do you know what I am going to say to you 7'' , " No,"' responded the congregation. " Well, then," said he, "there is no use in my speaking to you." And he came down from the pu.'pit. He went to preach a second time, and asked the congregation: - -J " O, true believers, do you know what I am going to say to you ?" " We know," replied the audience. " Ah, as you know," said he, quitting the pulpit, "why should I take the trou ble of telling you 77 When next he came to preach, tho. congregation resolved to try his powers ; and' when he asked his usual question, they replied : " r " Some of us know, and some of do not know." " Very well," said he, " let thosewbo know, tell those who do not know." A G OODli UMORE D SPORTSMAN. A gentleman, well known with the East Essex hounds, more for good-humor tbar straight riding, arrived at home a hort time since, in a plight that would lead to the conclusion that he had ornething bet ter than a 'good thing:.' What port? asked a friend. Ca-a-pital !' replied our hero, emphati cally ; 'never had a belter run in the whole course of my life wni thrown into the firt ditch, and it took me two hour" to catch my bone.' 2 A GOOD JUDGE. " What a lorelr womun V ai le ex clamation of Lord Chancellor Eldon, upon passing a first-class beauty, when pacing up and down Westminster Hall, with hi friend the Master of the Rolls, previous to the openinsr of their respective courts, u What an excellent Judge ! aaid tho lady, when ber sensitive ear caught tbe flatlerintr decree of the Lopd-High, Chancellor, of England,
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