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WHOLE NUMBER 1272 VOLUME XIJWJMBER 17. WILMINGTON, N. C., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 241856. DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION 'J The Democratic State Convention for North Carolina assembled in the Commons Hall, in tf6 City of ; Raleigh, on Wednes day, the 1 6th of April, at 1 1 o'clock, A. M. The Convention -was temporarily. orgrantz- ed, on motion of J. G. Shepherd, of Cum-j berland, by calling Dr. James i,. W ilJiam eon, of Caswell, to the Chair and on mo tion .of W. W. I Holden, J. Yates, of Cumberland, W. V. Geffrey, of Pasquo tank, and C. W; Styron,-of New Hanover, were aDDointed Secretaries. I ' On motion the counties were then called, when the following delegates appeared : ' Alamance Benj. Trollinger, S. E. Wil liams, Jas. R. Montgomery, W, G Duke, J. Gant, T. J. Turner; B F. Roney, John Ireland, Benj Hurdle, H. Harbor," P. A. Holt, J Tapscott, G. V. Crockett, John Faucett. ..'- Ashe F. E. Boner, proxy. Bertie V A. Ferguson, W. H. Spell er. . ' . ' - p - Bladen T. D. McDowell, James VV Lesesne, John L. McMillan. . Chatham J. W. Hackney, John Hack ney, Marmeduke Williams, G. J7 Williams, Henry Williams, James Burk, Isaac Will iams, Benj. Horton, William Griffin, Ran som Poe. ; Duplin N. B. Whit6eld, W. J. Hous ton, B. K. Outlaw.' . Granville Jas. M. Bullock, N. E. Can ada, C. H. K. Taylor, Dr. Willis Lewis, F. B. Hester. Dr. W. T. Cheatham, Cbas. R: Lewis, WO. Bobbiti, Geo. N. Hicks, Jonathan M. Stone, T. L Hargrove, John Jenkins, A. W. Venable,; Tboa. C. Hicks, John W. Estes, W. B. Hughes, Willie Mitchell. f?-... :''. - . Brunswick Jown jy. Taylor, Gabriel Holmes. ' . - . '"- - . ' Burke W. W. Holden, F. I. Wilson, proxies. Cumberland J. G. Shepherd, W. Bow, T. H. Massey, Robert Mitchell, James G. Cook, W. J. Yates. Carteret O. S. Dewey. - Caswell Dr. J. E. Williamson, W. A Lea, Weldon LeaJ Catawba I. W. Bradburn. Cleveland W. W. Holden, F. I. Wilson, proxies. Gates W. F. Riddick, R. Gatling, Jr. Harnett C. H. Cofield. Lenoir J. P. Wooten. Lincoln W. W. Holden, F. I. Wilson, proxies. Montgomery; M. Murchison. Pasquotank W. V., Geffroy. Person J. J. Brooks, Dr. J. W. Ham leu, W.T. Noel -- , Surry William Haymore. : Guilford Robt. P. Dick, Jas. M. Don- 1 1 i . tv- J T .1 . I u James W. Dick, Solomon Holden, T. W Whittington, M. D. Smith, Joseph Kirk- . patrick. v i Gaston Jasper Stowe, Col. M. H. Hand, Tl - WT C n.n : . Greene J. J. Hooker, A. D. Speight, M P. Powell, A. Sugg, J. Sugg Halifax. J. W.Johnson. J. H. Ponton. J. M. Grizzard, J. H. Whitaker, William - - - j Hill. Franklin John D. 'Hawkins, P. B Hawkins, Dr. L. A. Jeffreys, Allen C. Per ry, Col. Isaac Winston, Wm. B. Dunn, A. 1. Fuller, H. H. Hight, J. Paschall, VV D. Coppedge, W. F. Green, H. Harris, A - H. Williams, E. A. Gupton. Forsvthe William Barrow. F. E. Bon er, J. B. Britton. - -Jones William Robinson, proxy. Onslow. L. W. Humuhrev. James B, Aventt. ' Orange Gen. Joseph Allison, C. E Parish, Col. C. JYL Latimer, Freeman Wal ker, Dr. Pride Jones, RA Nichols. WiJham Nelson, Henry Richards, J. Marcum,Thos W. Vickers, John F. Lyon, H. J. Pierson, W. N. Pratt, Sidney Smith, Thos. Ferrell, M. Sears, W. Marcum. Sampson--Thos. h Faison, P. Murphey, G. H. Daurhtry, W. C. Dudley. . Wayne W, K. Lane, John V. Sherard, J. H. Everett, J. S. Sauls, J. Fields, Dr. J Murphey. Put Dr. W. J. Blow, W. K. Delaney, B. May. . :"t.-. Randolph Dr. W. H. H. Conner, J White, R. M.Stm8on,J. M. Stinson, H. Ju lian. Rowan :N. N. Fleming, J. C. Cannon - Rockingham J. Slade, Spencer Kallum oen.'r. L. Simpson. Stokes Caleb Hill, Dr. J. F. Riddick. Moore CoL John Morrison, W. P. Mar tin, R. W. Goldston. Northampton T. W. Jordan, J. R. Ma son, Dr. W. S. Copeland. i - Iredell Gen. C. R. Jones, E. C. Postell. Nasb A. J. Taylor, Dr. J. M. Taylor, JJr. tf. i horn ton, : 1 . I. A. Uooper, tL U. WiHiaxna. - Nw Haoover Hon. W. S. Ashe, W. C ' Bettercourt, George Houston, C. W.- Sty- " ron, W. B. Flanner, J. A. Corbett, W. B. Jacobs,;T. H- Ashe: Miles Costin, J, G. Walker, R, K. Bryan, James Fulton, Jo k ,tr .,: . - - Johnston Ai Mitcnener, Capt, ' H. B. -nr-. it t iff t:. a I r uu. ' P. R. Totnlinson, E. Page, A. Dickson, B. OodVrin, J. A. Vinson, N. M. Vmson, W. S. Bailenger, S. A. Smith, J. W. B. .Wat- . on, O. L. Dodd, L. Richardson, ;A. W. Richardson, J. R,: Brown, VVyatt Earp, A. J. Leach, B. H. Tomlinson, L. B Sanders, P. Renfro, J. Harper, T. Ives, C.F. Ger hardt, R. .Harrison, S. W, Pate, E. H. Woodard. - Warren Michael Collins, R. A. Ezell, Dr. R. C -Pritchard, J. T, Russell, W." H. ... Suite, T. I. Judkins, H. Harris,' E. D. Drake, W. C. Drake, G.W Nicholson, J. F. Brown, Dr. H. J Davis, Df A; B. Haw kins, " H. Milam, J. Pattillo, R. A. Davis, H. May field, J. Riggan, N. Nicholson, A. Tucker, J: J. Egerton, W. A. Jenkins, Aa- " jon Hodgers. . -. Wake G. H. Wilder,; W; R. Poole, W. Holden; A. M.? Lewis, DeCar teret, W- H- Joaea, Isaac Rowland, F. V .;Vilsor, S. H.' Whitaker, W, W. Whit&ker, . - CL Busbee,4 J. M. -Flemings J. A. Hicks, - vv. n. j-iaugnier, j. r.nuicmm, Jfci. U. Haywood, M. B. Rdyster, H. PTucker, Jeff: Fisher, J. K. Marriott, Willis Wlma- ker, G W. Thomson,. Kami, w. w. Clements, Alvin Jones, A JurnerrA Jr. . . ' " - - rt r- . Woodall, A. K.. Ulements, jr. n. rt-rmaui'. D. Newsom, J. Lassiter, James f erren. Burwell Temple, D. R Holland, G. B. Al- en. R. H. Jones, Michael I nompson, fei- mon Smith, Haywood Alford. On motion, the Chairman was requested to appoint a CJommitlee ot two irom eacn Congressional District to report omcers lor the permanent organization of the. Con-, vntion J'he following gentlemen ; wppj appointed : " W. F. Ri l.lick, I tu.iu VV Jordan, J. P Wooujn, W, K. DeUuey, J G. Cook, W J. Houston, A. W. VfHHbIe, T. I. Judkins, M. D. Smith, Col Jr.hn Mor rison, Gen. F, L. Simpson, W. Hymoie. Jasper Stowe. N. N. Fleming, W. W. Hoi den, and r. W. Braiiburn. The Convention then took a recess u-.iU three o'clock. Three o'clock, P. M, The Committee appointed on permanent organization, made the, following report through their-Chairman, Hon. A. Vv. Ven able: For President of the. Convention, Jesse G. Shepherd, of Cumberland. Vice Presidents, 1st Congressional District, W. A. Ferguson, of Bertie : 2d District, Dr. W, J. Blow, of Pitt: 3d District, W. S Ashe,: New Hanover; 4th District, John D. Hawkins, Franklin ; 5th District, Robt. P. Dick, Guilford ; 6th District, Gen. F. L. . Simpson, Rockingham ; 7th District, Dr. Wm. Sloan, Gaston ; 8th District, r. W. Bradburn, Catawba. Secretaries, W. V. Geffroy, of Pasquotank ; J. C. Cannon, Kowan; W. J. Yates, Cumberland; J. xv. Marnott, Wake ; C. W. Styron, New Han over. And tney turtner recommend tnat the rules of the House of Commons be adopted, so far as they are applicable, for the government of the Convention. On motion, the report was unanimously confirmed; and the Chairman appointed the Hon. A. W. Venable and Jas. G. Cooke, Esq., to conduct Mr. Shepherd to the Chair, who, upon taking his seat, returned his thanks to the Convention for the honor con ferred, and spoke at some length upon the state of public affairs. On motion of Dr. Pitchard, of Warren, the President appointed a Committee of two from each Congressional District to prepare and report Resolutions for the consideration and action of the Convention. The follow ing gentlemen were appointed : 1st District, William Hill, of Halifax, W, F. Riddick, of Gates. 2d District, L. W. Humphry, of Onslow, Dr. W. J. Blow, of Pitt. 3d District, B. Fuller, of Cumberland, John D. Taylor, of Brunswick. 4th District, W. W. Holden, of Wake, R. A. Ezell, of Warren - 5th District, Benj. Trollinger, of Ala mance, Dr. J. E. Williamson, of Caswell. 6th District, Gen. F. L. Simpson, of Rockingham, F. E Boner, of Forsyth. 7tb District, N. N. Fleming, of Rowan, Jasper btowe, of Gaston. 8th District, F. I. Wilson. T. W. Brad burn. W. S Ashe, of New Hanover, than of fered tne toilowing resolution, which was adopted by acclamation : Resolved, That his Excellency, Gov. THOMAS BRAGG be, and he is hereby unanimously nominated for re-election as Governor of the State of North Caroli na. On motion, the President appointed a Committee, as follows, to wait on Gov Br gg and inform him of bis nomination : A. W. Venable, William Hill, K. P. Dick, J. G. Cooke, a. id VV. K. Lane: The Committee retired, and after a short time returned, accorppaeied by Gov Bragg, who was received, with the warmest de monstrations of regard. Gov. "Bragg fed dressed the Convention at some length in an able and impressive manner accepting the nomination, and pledging himself to use his best exertions to carry the Democratic banner in triumph through the contest. On motion, the Convention took a recess until seven o clock. Seven o'Clock, P. M. . The Convention re-assembled, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Hill of Halifax, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, reported the following, which were read and unanimous ly adopted: ." We, the delegates of the Democracy of North Carolina, in Convention assembled, deeming the present occasion a suitable one to re-affirm the well-defined -principles upon which our organization, as a party. is based, do. Resolved, That we cordially approve and re-affirm the Resolutions of the Democratic National Conventions of 1844, 1848, and 1852, as far as they are applicable to the present condition of the country. Resolved That the public lands, being the common property of the United Mates, any disposition of them for the sole and ex elusive benefit of any one or more of the States, or the squandering of them in dona tions to nauoers and convicts, whether of native or foreiffn extraction, would be un constitutional and unjust. Resolved. That we heartily approve of the Kansas-Nebraska act, by which the Missouri restriction was repealed, and the Deople of the South let m with their proper ty, equally with those of the North, to the common t erritories oi me uuion. a uai in our opinion the doctrine of popular sover e'gnty is the true doctrine; that the people of the Territories, when they come to form their State Constitutions and apply lor ad mission into the Union as States, have the right to determine for themselves the char acter of their domestic institutions. r Resolved. That we have viewed with ad miration and gratitude the noble and m ly stand taken by the great body of Democrats of the non-slave-holding States in behalf of the constitutional rights of the South, and we will cheerfully unite with them as heretofore, in general Convention to nominate candidates for .the Presidency and Vice Presidency W the' United States and to proclaim once more to the world the great principles of toe Democratic pan and we pie see our zealous and united. support to the nominees of said Conven- Resolved, That we regard the Know-J Nothing organization as corrupting and dangerous in its influences and tendencies. We congratulate the country -upon its rap. id decay. The contest for the Presidency, it is apparent, must be between the demo cratic National party and the Black Ke- nublicans: that a third party cannot strengthen, but must weaken the South in his r.ontest; ami that in a crisis like the rfseiH it is alike the intf rest and the duty of all Southern m?n to unite with that par y which gives the strongest assurance, by ts unity, its numbers, and its nationality. hat it will triumph over thf enemies of our constitutional ri-rhts, !y whatsoever name caUed. liesolvcdt That we are oppued to all se H, oath-bound political associations, and o intolerance una proscription on account of religious opinion, either by Catholics or Protestants, by legal enactment or at the ballot-box. Resolved, That President Pierce, by his Inaugural address and subsequent State papers, and especially by the noble vindi cation of the constitutional rights of the States, contained in his last annual mess age to Congress, as well as by his uniform devotion to the constitution and his faithful enforcement ef its obligations; has endeated himself to all true lovers of the country; and while we freely acknowledge, and proudly recognize, the abilities, the patriot ism, and the sound principles of many oth er distinguished members of our party, and will give a cordial and united support to whomsoever may receive the nomination of the Cincinnati Convention, we yet deem it due to FKANKLIN PIEKCE, and to ourselves, to declare that he is our first choice for the Presidency, and that we should hail his nomination with the live liest satisfaction. Resolved, That we are proud of the re putation of JAMES C. DOBBIN, Secre tary of the Navy. We respect him for his experience and wisdom as a states man, and cherish a strong affection for him as a man, on account of his amiable dis position and his many virtues ; and that his nomination for the Vice Presidency would be gratifying to the people of North Carolina, and serve to bind still more closely together the national Democratic party. Resolved, That the Constitution of this State ought to be amended, so as to extend to all free white men the same right to vote for members of the Senate as for mem bers f the House of Commons : that we regard the plan of amendment by legisla tive enactment and the sanction of the people at the ballot box, as strictly repub lican, as it is certainly constitutional; that we are opposed, under any and all circum stances, to a change of the basis of repre sentation in the Senate and House of Com mons ; and that we will never abandon the great principle of Free Suffrage, but will unite wun our teiiow citizens ot Doth par ties in pressing it, in the faco of all oppo siiion and difficulties, to its final triumph. Resolved, That it is our earnest wish and desirn to see the resources of North Caro Una, agricultual, mineral and commercial, fostered and developed; and the State having already entered upon a system of internal improvements to that end, and made large investments with tnat view, it would, in the opinion of this Convention, be politic and proper for the Legislature, from time to time, to extend such further aid in the completion of the works already undertaden, and the extension of the same, as n just regard for the interest of the peo ple uiay require, and the means and re' sources of the State will prudently allow. Resolved. That our present system of Common Schools ought to be fostered by the Legislature, and its efficiency increas ed, until the blessings of Education shall have been afforded to all the children of the State. Resolved, That the course of Gov. Bragg has been such as to confirm and increase the confidence reposed in him, to reflect honor upon himsef, and to promote the best interests of the entire State ; and that with the fullest confidence in his tnum phant re-election, we again present to the people of North-Carolina as the Democrat ic candidate for Governor, 1HUMAS BRAGG, of Northampton a gentleman and a patriot a statesman fully tried and never found wanting. Resolvedt That & Democratic State Com mittee, to consist ot ten persons, be ap pointed by the President of this Conven tion. ., Resolved, That four , delegates for the State at large, and four alternate delegates, be appoiuted by this Convention, to rep resent North-Carolina in the Uincinnati Convention. ' Resolved, That two Electors and four Assistant Electors be appointed by this Convention for the State at large. Mr. Cook, of Cumberland, moved that the Convention now proceed to elect four Delegates to represent the State at large in the Democratic National Convention and four Alternate Delegates; which was agreed to., ; . ; " The following gentlemen were chosen : Delegates William S. Ashe, of New Han over ; W. W. Avery, of Burke : Bedford Brown, of Caswell ; . and Robt. R. Heath of Chowan. - Alienates William Hill, of Halifax ; John Hill, of Stokes; Dr. - Co lumbus Mills, of Polk ; and E. G. Hay wood, of Wake. i On motion, the Convention then proceed' ed to appoint two electors for the State at large. The following gentlemen were chosen :'H. M. Shaw, of Currituck; and Samuel sr. llili, of UaswelL . The President of the Convention then announced tne toilowing gentlemen as constituting the. Democratic Executive Committee for the State, to wit: William W Holden, of Wake ? James Fulton. New Hacover ; James H. White, Gaston ; Jesse A. Waught, Forsyth : Robert S. French Robeson; William A Jenkins, Warren W. K. Lane, Wayne ;-- David ' Coleman Yancy ; R, P. Waring, Mecklenburg; and Joseph Allison, Orange. The Convention tnen aoiournea uniu Thursday morning ten o'clock.' Thursday, 10 O'clock, A. M. The Convention met according to ad journment. - : ' Mr. Bow ol Uumoenano, onerea me following Resolution, which was unani mously adopted : . i Resolved That we highly approve oi the course pursued by our able and pain- otic Senators, David S. Reid and Asa Bijgs: and our Democratic Kepresenta- tives now in Congress. The Convention then went into the eiec- ton of four Assistant Electors for the State at large: which resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen; Dr. 1. C. Pritchard, of Warren; Marcus Er- win, of Buncombe; A.M. Scales, Jr., of Rockingham; and B. b uller, of Cumber land. " Dr. R. C. Pritchard, Mr Fuller, of Cum berland E. G. Haywood, of Wake, Sid ney Smith, of Orange, and Dr. Copeland, of Northampton, addressed the Convention in the order named, in an able and impres sive manner, and with much applause. The Convention then adjourned until 3 o'clock, P. M. Three o'clock, P. M. The Convention met according to ad journment. Un motion ot ur. fritchard, ot warren, a committee of five were appointed con sisting of Dr. R C. Pritchard, A. M., Lew is, Gen. Joseph Allison, T. L Hargrove, and Sidney Smith, of Orange to wait up on the military companies of the City of Raleigh, now on parade, and invite them to visit the Convention. The Committee performed the duty assigned them, inviting the Oak City Guards, the Independent Guards, and the Raleigh Cadets into the holt onrl thaw aantan flriA innifatiAn and came up and took seats. Mr. Lewis offered the following Resolu tion, which was unanimously adopted : Resolved, 1 hat every patriotic heart is filled with emotions of pleasure and pride at the appearance and display of the Oak City Guards, the Independent Guards, and the Cadets of Kaleigh: now assembled in this hall : and we assure them that they have our best wishes and feelings for their success and happiness. 1 he President welcomed them in a glow ing und eloquent speech, and Lieut. Tuck er, ot the Uak City uuards, responded on their behalf in his usually happy manner. On motion, the Secretaries of this Con vention were requested to inform the dele gates to Cincinnati, and the Electors and their Assistants, ot their appointment as such. On motion, it was Resolved, That the proceedings of this Convention be furnished the North-Caroli na Standard -for publication, and that the other Democratic papers of the Slate be re quested to copy. On motion, the thanks of the Convention were unanimously tendered to the Presi dent and other officers for the able and satisfactory manner in which they have performed their duties. The President then addressed the Con vention: after which, on motion, the Con vention adjourned sine die JESSE G. SHEPHERD, JPres't VV. A. Ferguson, VV, J. Blow, VV. S. Ashe, J. D. Hawkins, R. P. Dick, F. L. Simpson, Wm. Sloan, T. W. Bradburn, V Vke Pres'ts. W. V. Geffroy, T J. C. Cannon. W. J. Yates, J. K. Marriott, C. W. Styron, Secretaries. A STEAMSHIP ATTACKED BY A SWORDFISH The San Francisco Herald, of March 9, says : During the last passage of the steamer Cortes from this port a large sword fish was observed alongside the vessel. For a mo ment the gladiator of the deep seemed to contemplate the huge proportions of the vessel, evidently speculating upon the chances of battle, then suddenly darted to ward the vessel and plunged his beak into the planking, just above the copper. It struggled fiercely to be free, but to no pur pose, until the motion of the vessel as she rolled over to the other side with the sea swell, caused a severance of the blade, and his fishship, wounded and disarmed in the first charge, retired ' from the field. The piece of the beak which was left in the side of the Vessel measured eighteen inches in length. It was removed without1 diffi culty. JUST RECEIVED. QftA PAIR Lediea black and colored foxed and JV.rJ tiped Gaitrra, - 100 pair Ladies fine zlov kid Gaiters. - Also, a fine assortment of Ladies fine Slippers, suitable for Spring, which will be offered at a re duced price. GEO. K. FRENCH. April 0. 10 SUPER-PHOSPIIATE OF LIME. 1 rfBAGS . SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF 1 V.WLIME. an excellent fertiliser, ittst re ceived in store, for saleb. AMS, BRO. & CO. - 7-tt Nov. I. . , . ... WHISKEY. JUST RECEIVED from Cincinnati, "direct." U FOURTEEN BARKKLS RECTIFIED WHISKEY. For sale at the lowest prices for UASU, bv W. t-TUWNSHKHD. LIME, BAIR, PLASTER & CEMENT riOMSTANTLr a hand, ana lorsaie by GEORGE HOUSTON. TEAS! TEAS!! WE hare jast received an assortment of the best Teas aver offered la this market. Try ear St. 00 ImneriaL it la of an extra aualiiv and flavor. . Onr IJDU Black Tea, Is of s rosy flavor, and cannot fail to sail the most fastidious. We nave also a beautiful Black Tea at 60 eenta per lb., also. 374 cents oer U4 ehoise Teas in caddies at wholesale prices warranted rood, ac the Ori ginal Grocer. GEO. MYERS' March. 20. . ,2, THE TRI-WEEKLY COMMERCIAL la published everr Tossdat, Thvssbav and Satubday at 5 ner annum, parable Inalicaset in advance.. . BY THOMAS LORING Edito andPaorais- roa, ,-.,v Corner Front and Market Streets, W1LM IVGTOS. W. C. RATI2S OP ADVERTISING. 1 sqr. 1 inter lion SO 50 1 1 sqr. 2 months. I - 2 " 75 J 1 3 1 " 3 " 1 00 1 1 " 6 " 1 " 1 month. 2 601 1 12 4 00 6 00 8 00 12 00 Ten lines or lessnake a square. If an adver tisement exceeds ten lines, thepi ice will be in proportion. All advertisements are payable at the lime of heir insertion. . Coatracts with yearly advertisers, will be made n the moct liberal terms. No transfer of contracts for yesrly sdverilslns will be permitted. Should circumstances render change in business, or an unexpected removal necessary, a charge according Co the published erms will be at the option ol the contractor, for he time he has advertised. 1 The nrivilese of Annual Advertisers Is strictly imited t their .wn immediate business! and all advertisements for the benefit of other- persons, as well as all advertisements nolimmediately con nrcted with their own business, and all excess of advertisements in length or otherwise beyond the limits engaged, will be charged at the usual rates. No Advertisements Is included In the contrsci for the sale or rent of houses or Isnds in town or country, or for the sale or hire of negroes, wheth er the property is owned by the advertiser or by other persons. These are excluded by the term "immediate burin eti." All advertisements Inserted In the tri-weekly Commercial. rc entitled to one leserlion in the Weekly free of charge. . ,' JOB, CARD AND FANCY PRINTING, EXECUTED H SUPERIOR STYLE. AGENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL. Nsw Yobs Messrs. Dollnei &, Potteb. Toulon Chablss Smith, No. 6Central Wharf. PhUndelpMar-S. E. Cohen. Baltimore Wm. H. Peaks and Wm. Tmomsov J. M. STEVENSON, AGENT for the sale of all kinds nf Produce. Office on Piincesa st . under ADAMS. BRO. St, CO, Wilmington, N. C. 'eb. 12. IUI-U. J. At. STEVENSON GEORGE R. FRENCH, MANUFACTURER AND WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALER V IN BOOTS, SDOES, LEATHER, AND SHOE FINDINGS, NO. 11, MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 6. 151 GEO. W. DAVIS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, SOUTH WATER STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan. 22. 132. GEORGE n. RELLEY & BROTHER, DEALERS IN FA.1IIIY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. No. 1 1 NORTH WATER STREET, WILMINGTON. N. C. WILL keep conatantly on hand. Sugars, Cof fees, Molasses, Cheese, Flour, Butter, Lard Soaps, Candles, Crackers, Starch, Oils, Snufl'a, dec. dec. befebences: O. G Paisley, President of Commercial Bank. John McUac, " Bank of Wilmington. Wilmington. ttevBorsjG-W. Feb. 14. . W. G. MILLIGAN, MARBLE MANUFACTURER, Noam Watb Stbekt, Wikminoton. No. Ca, Monuments, Toombs, Head and Foot Stones, and all kinds of Marble Work Jurnislud to order reasonable terms. June E. 36-ly-c JN0. D. ASHT0N, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, SHAWNEETOWN.IUinois. Will practice his profession in the twelve Jadi cial District and Supreme Court, and United Stales Court for Illinois, Sept. 27. 84-ly CIGARS AND SNUFF. Ctn fff LOW briced Cirsrs. AV,UWU 15 bbls. snd half bbls. Lorillard's Snuff. Now lan dint nd for sale by April 10. ZENO H. GREENE. FRESH FIGS. 1 rXf SMALL DRUMS, very fine, just recelv L JJ ed and for sale cheap by L. N. BARLOW. April 10. No. 3 Granite Row, - RUM. "DURE Old Jamaica. In demijohns. For sale by A. April 8. , GfcO. HOUSTON. WHISKEY AND BRANDY. 60 BBLS. Rectified Whiskeys and Domestic Brandies for sals by April 10. WM. L. 3. TOWNSHEND. WHITE LEAD. ifi'Vl LBS- pore, in kegs of 25, SO, and 100 MbVfvvvy lba.f eacti, lot sale oy April I., GEO. HOUSTON. RATES OF PILOTAGE. TUST printed and for sale at Tk Commercial J Office, the Kate or ruoiage ior in ear ana Kiver. -!. BUTTER, CHEESE, Ac. -"nSHFIV Rntter. ilo. Cheese ' F.nrtish Dsirv VJT and Pin i pple Cheese, Codfish, Scotch Her. ring. Salmon, Mackerel, witn m variety 01 otner goods just receive ana ior oy L. N. BARLOW, Jane IS.- No. 3. Granite Row. CRANBERRIES. o NE BARREL just received by L. N. BARLOW. February 16th, fi56. - - - MACKEREL. too, BBLS. nomeaurily xpectod. For sale 'bv . KUSStLL. dr. B&O. Msreh 29. r ; - ' , 6 BATHS BATHS. H OT O R COLD. Keep Cool during the Hot Weather and St Health y. THE Proprietor respecifnUy informs the citi zens snd visitors of town, that his BATH ROOMS in connection with him Kattag Saloon, at the W. & W. R. K- Depot, is bow ready for the reception or customers.- Sinelo Tickets 25 cents 5 for. SI. To be hsd at the Book-store, on Market street, and at the pepot. . is. a. tutuwN, rropriet or. April 10. . , . U 3r BUSINESS CARDS. JOSEPH WILKINSON, UPHOLSTER & PAPER HANGER, KEEPS ON HAND AND MADE TO ORDER, Mattresses, Feather Beds, Window Curtains and Fixtures. -All work In the above line done at shortest No tice. Wilmington, N.C., Market St. Jan. 19, 1856. 1. J. C. LATTA, COMMISSION MERCHANT 4- GENERA L AUK NT. WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 1,1855. 85-1 y-e. RUSSELL & BROTHER, , (CATS ELLIS, BVSSSLI. ft CO.,) GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. Liberal caahadvancea mads on consignmentaof Naval Stores, Cotton, and other produce. May 3.1855. C. & D. DuPRE. - WHOLE 8ALB AND RETAL DEALER l!f Drugs, Medici ues. Chemicals, ta.iuta. Oil, Aye stuns. 01 ass. I'enumery, sjigars, - Old Liquors, fancy Articles, JC., MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. Prsscriptionscarefullycompoundsd by experi enced persons. MsrchZS. 1855. T. C. & B. G. WORTH, C01ISISSI0.1 1ND FORWARDING BIERCIimS, WILMINUTUN, N. C. Jan 17, 1853. 125-e JOSEPH D. FLANNER, General Commission Slercliant, WILMINGTON, N. C. May 9th. 1856. ' 87-1 f-c. JAS. n. C II AD BOURN & CO., General Commission Merchants, WILiNINGTUV, N . V. Jas.H. Chaosodbw. Gbo. Chadsodsit. Jan. 1, 1866. U3. HENRY NUTT, FACTOR AD FOUWlCDlMi AG EH, Will give hi personal aliention to b urine entrust ed t hi ear. Sept. 8. 1855. 75-ly-c. GEORGE MYERS, WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL GROCER Keep eonelantly on hand, Htn. Tea, Liquor, Provision; Wood and Willow Hrar, fruit, Coneetionarie,- South Promt l reel, VYILM1NGTOM, N.U. Nov. 18, 1855. 109. - GE0RGEnWsT0N PKALEO, IN Groceries, Provisions, and Naval Stores ; COMMISSION MERCHANT, VESSKL AND FORWARDING AGENT, WILMIN0T0N, N. C. Aug. 2. CO-tf II. DOLLNF.R. O. POTTIIH. ST. i, CAM E R D EN. D0LLNER, POTTER & CO. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, NI3W YORK. April30, 1855. ' 20-Iy. L. N. BARLOW, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER, A NO DRALEB IM LIQITORS, WINES. ALE. PORTER, f-e. No. 3, Granite How, front Street, WILMINGTON, N. C. Feb. 17ih, IPB6. 140-tf. S. M. WEST, Auctioneer and Commii&ion JIcrcLant, WILMING t tN, N. C. ' ILL sell or buy Keal Kstate and Negroes al a amail commission. 1 w a Lao 1 Strict attention givento the saleof Timber, Tur pentine. Tar. or any kind of Country Produce. Office aecond door, South aide of Market street, on tne wnari. June 12, 1855. 33-ly. . ADAMS, BROTHERS CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. July 28. S3 JAS. F. GILLESPIE. GEO. 8. GILLESPIE. JAM m P. GITXHAPIR At CO.. PRODUCE AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WILMINGTON. N. C. Pellicular attention paid to the receipts and Saleoi Natal Store, Timber, Lumber, Corn, Bacon, Cot- ion, j-c, cfe. March 30,1855. 6. D. CASH WELL, COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON. N. C , Sept. 30. 84-tf COCHRAN & RUSSELL. (SCrCiSSORS TO TDOS. ALIBOME & CO.) General Commission Merchants. A'o.32, North Whnroe, ind 63 North Water Si. t. HABVBV COCHBABT, w. s. ausaatL. Liberal cash advances' made on consignments. July 30th, 1355. 68-tf.- HOOPER, DEARBORN & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. obo. arooeBB. j. u osabsob. wm. l. nonrta. July 28. 68-tf JOHN A. STANLY, COMMISSION ME R C HA N T, . WILMISOTON, . C. Oct. 6th, 1855. 83. TC. WORTH, GENERAL COMMISSION MERC0ANT. . WILMINGTON, N. C. , Jan. 8. . . 128 . ADAMANTINE CANDLES. 40 Boies No. 1. Adamantine Candles, ins re ceived and for aale by ZENO H. GREKN K. Feb. 5. . - N.E.RUM. 20 BBL'-for sale by March 6. - GEO. HOUSTON. ' ; irr; --: LIMR 1QCCASCS Tbomaston Lime lCiJsaleby ADAMS -Dec. IS. ' , ' . on hand, for BRO. CO. 117. ON CONSIGNMENT. QAflfl POUNDS N. C. Bacon, . ' " OWUVI J.000 Dried Apples and Peaehee, ,4 600 ; N. C. I-ard. In kegs. V . , 500 " N. C. Butter, very sope-.--' rfor article, 10 bales Varns snd Shirtings, . ' 2 bbU. Ktra old. Peach Brandy. For sale by , .' T. C. B. O; WORTH Msrcb.29. - . 6- BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL. DR. JOHNSTON, THE founder of ihU Celebrated Institution of. f.rs the most certain. Speedy and ooly e licet u al remedy in the world lor SECRET DISEASES Gleets, Strictures, 8cmioal Weakness, Pains In the Loins, Constitutions! Debility, liupotenry. Weakness of the Back and Limbs. AD-eilons of the Kidneys, Pslpltsiion of ihs Heart, Uy'ersia, Nervoua Jrtittbl ity, Diseass of tk.s Head, Tnroat Nose or Skin 1 those serious snd ntelsncholy disor ders s rising frum the destructive bsbils of Youth, which destroy both body and 10 lad. l'l,om ttCrU snd solitsry practices mars f.ul 10 Ibeir victima thsn the song of the byrebs 10 the mariners of Ulysses, blighting I heir most brilliant liop ur an. tlcipations, rendering rrurriage.dio-. iinpossibls. younumen. Especislly, who tisvc become the victims of Sulita. ry Ktc, that dreadful and destructive habit whkh sonuslly sweeps to an untimely frava ihuiisnmts of f oungmenof the most exalted taksnta and bailiant ntellect, who might otherwise have entranced lis. ten log Senate with tho thunders of eloquence, ur wsked to ecstacy lbs living lyre, tasy call with full MARRIAGE. II who places himself undsrihecareof Dr. Jnl.n. ston may religiously confide In bis honor as a pen. tleman.and confidently rely upon his skill ass phy sician. ' ' Urn. Johwstow Is the onlv recsloiU f,!,.,..i..i Physiclsn advertising to cure Private Coniplulots. His remedies and treatment are entirely unknown lo all others. Prepared Jrom a life spent In the Great Hospitals of F.urope snd the Klret In ibis Country, vis t Knglaad, France, the li lock ley ot Philadelphia, dc and a more extensive practice than any other physician in the world. Ilia msa wonderlul cures snd most Important Stiryleal Op. erstlons is a sufficient gusraniee 10 ihe aillicied. Tliot who vUh to b qteedily and effectually rtliet td,houHhun the numerou I) fling imptmttri, who only ruin their health, and atiply 10 him. A UUHh nAtiKAn ifcU Ull ISO C1IARGK, No Mercury or Nauseov Drvg Used. OFFICE. No. 7. SOUTH FRKDKKlCkt St.. left hand aide going from Baltimore street, a f w doora from the corner. Fait not 10 obrerve hla name and number, for Ignoiaot trifling Importers, attracted by the reputation of Dr. Johnston, luik DR. JOHNSTON. Member of the Royal Collccre of b'urceons. London 1 graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges of the United Stales. and the Trotter hart f tavKoiiai life haa been apent in the Hospitals of London, I'a r ls, Philsdelphla, and elsewhere, has elicited some of the most astonishing cures thsl were ever known. many trouoieo with ringing Intheeara and head when asleep, great nervoutnssa. beinir alarmed si sudden sounds, snd bashfuiness. with frequent blushing, attended sometimes with derangement of mind, were cured immediately. A VKIITA1N DISEASE. When the mlscufded and Imorudcbi votarv at pleaaure finds he has Imbibed the areds of .bis painful disease, It too often happens thai snill-iltii. ed sense of shame, or dread ol discovery, deters him from applying lo those who, Irom education snd respects bility, can alone befriend him, delay, ing till the constitutional symptoms of this horrid disease mane tlieir appearance, such as ulcerated sore throat. diseased nose, nortural palna In the head and limbs, dimness of siuht, dualnesa, nodea on the shin bones snd arms, blotches on the head, face and extremitiea, progressing with frightful ra pldity, till at last the palate of the mouth or the bones of ihe nose Ull in. and ihe victim of 1 his awful diaease becomes a horrid object of com nil., aeration, till death puia a period to his dreadful auf ferings, by sending him to "ihst bourne from whence no traveller returns." To such therefore, Dr. Johnston pledges himself lo preserve the most inviolable secrry 1 and, from his extensive prac tice in the first Hospitals of Kurope end Amerirs, hecan confidently recommends safe snd speedy cure lo ihe unlortunsts vieiim of ibis horrid di esse. Jt la a melancholy fact, lhat thousands fall victims to this dreadful complaint, owing 10 the un rkilfitlnesa ol ignorant prelendera, who, by Ihe use of that deadly poison, mercury, ruin the constitu. tion, and either send the unfortunate sullerer 10 nn untimely grave, or else make ihe residue of life ml, era We. TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE. Dr. J. addresses all those who haveinjured them aelvea by private and improper indulgences. These are aome of the ad snd melam toly ef fects, produced by early habits of youth, vis 1-. Weakness of the Back snd Limbs, Pains In the Head, Dimness of Might, Loss of Musculsr Pow. er, Palpitation of Ihe Heart, Dyspepsy. Nervous Irritability Derangement sf li e Digestive Kunc. tiona, General Debility, Symptoms ofConiump. tion, die. . Mentally Tha fearful effects on the mind aro much 10 be dreaded 1 Loss of Memory, Contusion of Ideas, Depression of Spirits, Kvil Forebodings, Aversion of Society, Melf Distrust, Love of boil tude. Timidity, dVc.srs some of thaevile produced. nouandot persons of allages, can now judge what ia the cause of their declining health. Lo. ing their vigor, becoming weak, pale and emacia. ted, have aingular appearance about the eyea, cough and symptoms of consumption. DR. JOHNSTON'S INVIOOHAT1NO RF.ME DV FOR ORGANIC WF.AKNF.Sy., By this great and Important remedy weak nets of ths organs are speedily curedand full vlgorrestorerf. Thousands of the most Nervous snd Debilitated individuate who had lost all hope, have been Imme diately relieved. All Impediments lo MA Kill A OF. Physical or MentalDisquallflcatlona, Nervous Ir ritability Tremblings snd Weakne.s, or exhaustion of the most fearful kind, speedily cured by Or Johnston. Young men who have Injured themselves by n certain practice indulged in when alone a habit frequently learned from evil companions, or at school, the e flee is of which sre nightly fill, even when asleep, and If not cured, rendere marriage ImnosslbleAr.d destroys boih mind and body, should, apply immediately. What a pity that a young man, ths hope of his country, and the darling of his parents, t honld be snatched from all prospects and enjoyments of life, by the consequences of deviating from the path f nature, and indulging In a certain secret habit. Such persons, before contemplating . MARRIAGE. Should reflect thsl a sound mind snd body sre the most necessary requisites to promote connubial hsppinees. Indeed, without these, the journey through life becomes vearj pilgrlmspei the pros, pect hourly dsrkens to the view; the mind becomes shadowed with despair and filled with the melan choly reflection that the happiness of another be. comes blighted with on rown. OFFICK NO. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK-ST., B.LTtMoac, Mo. AH8urg(eal Operations Performed. N. B- Let no false delicacy prevent you, but apply Immediately either personally or bt teller. Hkln lleeas tpodlly Cured. TO STRANGERS. The many thousands cured a t this Inst it ui ion wlih In the lad ten years, and the numeroua impor tant Surgical Operations performed by Dr. J., wit. nessed by the Reporters of ihs papers, snd many other persons, notices of which have appeared sgln and again before the public, besides his rtaadlra; a gentleman of character and responsibility, ia sufficient gnsranlee to the afflicted. TAKE NOTICE. It I. with the erestrnt tIort that lr. JnHS'Ti. ? pm-ratta his card to appear brfenr. rutlt. Wm:4 it dlf so, Ih. afllletrd, rivctal!y air.op.ra, aui-l (mlt-i fall Into the hand, ol lh nrnor Impu4-nt ail vunri ImsaUri, wllb timuiMrmtkta KalM f.ni" or t fcnii yiiaehahnps, mrailnr thnw lanr. culm, ,pymit lr. asSTos's advertlMmwnta or ilnrtiinir il, n... it, a phT.l.lana. Illturui .h.llow hrlnej r.. 1. .. Umrf t. work at th4r onirtnal tiwlc, wlih .m I.I. . I ,nt the Irt-of., who. for Ih. purMe of 1 nllrin. n.t ! .-.-. v t". ean-y om tvm or mix 1!V n..r a. niany lir' i L Valaa Namaa, so that tb aRUrimi Htrafttrria, - in.r on. I. ar U Iambic liMuj'iirqi h.lo lh.btt.rr. I r..., ...l Qnaeka with tmormuaa lytn(r ewrtidrattw of v ril m. fit- und, Vt ltd k yon laklns; lnr. bartiUwnf I.icobicb Wrr st 4 .ir.. r parliae. ot nUhy and wnrthlaaia rnntun-la. niiiniw'r fwpannl talmiMja. pH th. ai.r.irtiMM and Btii. t ns;. Trtfline month afler month, or a. I. me a. ilie .mail, at fas ran haobuuamt, and. In dMtr, Uir. tu wub. rwlnad health, lo ait'h onr jroor rutlnc tl"ar!x'","r'l. It 1. thl. mntlr. that lnliio Jr J t" a.i.rw roa lufi tinirn. To thmw awri'iim.-.1 nhhia twrnitailoa. he dwm. It vnnwrr lo v i hat lika rrrlrn. tlala or tim.. atw.v. hi ti l.t. KO UETI'tM Ktt'KI V KI IMi H Itr-Tr"' and anntalntnv Ctaniptoli -! i.rtli. m v I r nn wrlflne .t.oolj riAt. Ago ar.l mii.1 tl.t ,uni i !" drertwrrunrit k.wriMng uiirtuiu.. , Ja.P. ibiy. . UI If t, Married pront, or Young Men, contemplating marriage, belnjy awareof Physical Weakness, Or ganic Debility, Deformities. 6V.,ibould immeal. stely consult Dr. J., tad be restored lo pertci health.