VOLUME XI NUMBEH 21.
WILMINGTONv' N. C. SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1856.
WHOLE NUMBER 1276
POETRY.
: " rot TBI COMKttCUL.
SPRING.
Pleasing spring again la here, . ..
Trees and fields in bloom appear;
Hark I tbe birds, with artleas lays,
' Warble their Creator's praise. I
On sunny banks the children play,'
Or wind tbe fisher's line ;
Or, with the dexterous fancy-braid,
Their willow baskets twine.
We know its fresh, re vi ring charm,
And, like the flower and bird, :
Our looks and Toices, in each pause,
' With grateful joys are stirred. '
And now the tender corn upshoots,
Fresh in its hue of green,
: Spreading its emerald carpet far,
Beneath the sunny Sheen.
: -:.-. V: r--v'--'VV- " -
There the young cotton plant unfolds
Its leaves of sickly hue,
r But soon advancing to its growth,
Looks up with beauty too.
And as mid-summer suns prevail,
Upon it blossoms glow .
Commingling hues, like sunset rays
Then bursts its sheeted snow.
; Long ere the sloping sun departs,
The laborers quit the field.
And housed beneath their sheltering roofs,
To careless quiet yield. -
Bat see tbe wild and lurid clouds,
That rush in contact strong,
And hear the thunder, peal on peal,
Beverberate aloDg. I .
The cattle stand and mutely gaze,
The birds instinctive fly, :
While forked flashes rend the air,
And light the troubled sky. '
Island Cbbek, N, C, May 1. :
MISCELLANY"
ROMANCE OP REAL LIFE A TOUCHING
' ft TORY, i
The editor of the Chicago Times, hav
log- been on the north side of that city to
see a mend, was recently prevented from
reaching his home. ' in consequence of a
steam-tug' having passed up tne fiver with
a small fleet of vessels in.tow, one of which
- bad been cast off and hauled in just west
of the bridge, leaving tbe "draw" still open.
While waiting, he witnessed the following
scene : ,
The vessel we have
mentioned was
moored or made fast outside of several ca
nal boats; and as we stood looking at the
men upon her, one of them approached a
female, who had been crouched upon deck,
and addressing her, pointed to the shore,
then to the bridge, and then down toward
the thronged and bus streets of living,
moving, headlong- Chicago. She rose,
picked up a small bundle, from which she
j . .. drew forth & coin which she tendered to
the hardy sailor. , He refused it, whatever
it. was, and lend hng her a hand, he help
ed her from the vessel to the dock and
from the dock up to the bridge. By this
time a large crowd of persons thronged the
north end of where the bridge would be if
it were al ways a bridge ;(-and in contem
plating the new faces, and, the representa
tives of the various classes .there assem-'
" bled, we bad almost forgotten the incident
we have ' related. Our attention was cal
led from tbe vain endeavor to discover some
cessation of tugs going up and down, and
brigs and schooners pulling in and out, by
hearing a most audible sob; from some one
near us. - If was not the sob of childhood,
caused by some sudden change from gaye
ty to grief ; it was the sob of some matu
rer breast, filled with' a sense of loneliness
and despair. It reached other ears than
ours.
A lady dressed in a manner which be
spoke a wealth that could gratify taste and
elegance, and who, like ourselves was de
tained at that place, stood bear, accompa
nied by three children, whose desire to gel
at the extreme edge of tbe platform she
win aiiacuuy repressed. v un a woman's
tenderness, her heart recognized the stifled
ebullition of sorrow, and approaching . the
person from whom it came, who was none
other than the woman we f had just seen
land from tbe vessel, she quietly, and in'
. that soft sweet voice of woman which none
- can resist, inquired if she stood in need, or
v .was she ilL or was her sorrow such that
she could not be relieved, j A portion of
the railing near us was , vacant, and to-
ward that and almost at our side these two
women came to converse. The , stranger
was a fair, handsome girl of about seven
teen years ; neatly but coarsely dressed,
' with shoes not only well worn but heavy,
and unsuited as much for her sex. as for
r, the season. -The poor girl, in " honest sim
plicity, and with an earnestness which de
, spair alone can impart, related her history,
uninterrupted by a single observation from
her companion, but often accompanied by
the tears of both. We have not space for
it at length, but we will give it4 changing
its order just enough to enable us to state
to briefly.-'-';, u .-fv-I
, She said that she was born in Boston ;
she had no brother or sister now ; she re
membered that ' she had a sister,- the old
est, "Whose name was lizzie; that sister,
years ago, against her father's will had
married, and with her husband, having
been banished from her father's ' sight, and
, , guue on ana naa not oeen oeara oi since
no doubt was dead.' At the time of her
Bister's marriag her parents wera wealthy.
The pride which drove away Lizzie had
brought silent regrets, and after awhile
came " melanchol j complainings -by the
mother sighing for the embrace of her first
born.'. These soon led to - anger and Crim
ination at homeland dissipation th f.
jther abroad. Losses came upon them, and
i. at last, gathering the few remaining goods
they possessed, they left the proud city of
their birth, and settled Ave years' ago upon
land purchased of the Government in Wis
consin. .; Her brothers, some elder and
J v r 1 "
drooped and died : and soon the- mother,
calling in aonv upon her long exiled
daughter, ioined her boys in a happier
clime.. None were now left but the father
and thisDoor srirl. He too was humbled
and stricken by the slow but'eertain dis
ease which lights up tne eneeje ana nres
the eye with the brilliancy or health, even
when its victim is on the confines of eter
nity, f
He would sit and tell to his surviving
child the acts of winning love and saenh
r.inr devotion which had made his Lizzie
the very object of his life. He would talk
of her sweet smiles and happy disposition.
until memory would lead him to the hour
when be bid her to depart, and not let him
see her face again. His decline was rapid,
and this lone child saw the flowers which
the warmth of Spring bad called from the
i soil of her mother's grave disturbed, uproot
ed and thrown aside, that his ashes might
mingle with those of the mother of his chil
dren. '
At his death he charged her to pay off,
as far hs she might be able, the debts in
curred to procure the necessaries of life.
The land,' which from want of culture, had
not increased in value, was sold, and left
her but a few dollars. These she expend'
! ed in rearing some boards to mark the spot
where she bad seen buried, one after an-
i other, her beloved kindred. She had heard
that in this city there were offices where
strangers wishing employment could find
work, i She had on foot traveled many
miles, until she reached Milwaukee, and
thence by the kindness of a poor sailor,
who had seen her day after day on the
dock, watching the steamers depart, had
inquired and ascertained that she wished
to come hither, but bad not the money.
He brought her to Chicago on his own
vessel ; and had told her that by crossing
the bridge she could find one of those pla
ces where situations were given to worthy
applicants.
Such was her story. She had mention
ed no name except that of father, mother,
and the very endearing appellations of
brother George, Willie, &c. Both of the
women were crying bitterly- The fash
ionably dressed lady turned her face to
ward the river, that her tears at such a
crowded and unusual place might. not be
observed. She requested us to take her
two boys George and Willie she called
them by the hand, to keep them from
danger, and then putting her hand around
the neck of the poor wandering orphan
stranger, said :
" iou are my own sister. I am Lizzie.
Theso two beings, children of the same
I Parents, how different have been their
paths, acd how deep their sufferings!
We have seen them together in "Lizzie's"
carriage, driving along Lake street. They
are doubtless as happy as their -bereave
ments, relieved only by the consciousness
t l . r . r it r
ot amy launiuuy penormea, can permit.
But while the suffering of that father and
mother may be faintly known from the
story of the daughter, what must have
been the mental agony of that other daugh
ter, unkindly banished from her - mother's
side, and driven out into the world without
a tattlers messing wnat must nave
been her ffrief when her letters written
from a prosperous city, from the house of
her wealthy and kind husband, telling' them
of her success and the birth of her chil
dren, were unnoticed and unanswered
She must have felt indeed that the hearts
of that father and mother, her sisters and
brothers, must have been hardened against
her. Ve will say no more. That scene
will live in our memory while we can re
member the holy love of a father, mother
and kindred.
A BALL ROOM JOKE.
The ''intercepted,, correspondence of
the JNew York I ribune gives the lollow-
ing as the experience of an unsophistica
ted youth at Washington some time
ago : i
" 1 his was my first entrance into fash
ionable life, at one of Monsieur Bodis
birth-night balls. The world saw
then a vouth, fresh ftom college. Oh !
ever-memorable night. I was under the
care of Senator- As we entered the
house,' two tlai specimens of humanity,
dressed very like militia generals, met us
at the door.- Thinking them distinguish
ed people, I bowed low and solemnly.
They stared and bowed. The scene
was impressive." 'Go on,' said my com
panion, the Ibenator before mentioned ;
'don't be salaaming to these fellows,
they are servants-give them your cloak.'
The information was useful but unpleas
ant. I hurried on, pulling oil my cloak
as I went. Just within the first door of
the drawing-room stood a fat, little oily-
gentleman, bowing also, but not magni
ficently gotten up as" my nrst acquain
tance. Certain of my game now, 1, in the
most superb style, threw over him my
cloak and hurried on. .Senator pul
led me back, and to the astonished little
fellow, now struggling from under ' my
broadcloth,- 1 was presented. I had
nearly smothered the Russian Minister,
who, however, laughed merrily at the
mistake. -J-":" '
My indorser, the grave Senator, be
came evidently . alarmed. He hardly
knew what I would accomplish next,
and left me, soon as he possible could, to
my fate.! I wandered about rather dis
consolate. The lights, music, dancing,
fun, and laughter, were all novelties and
charming for a while, but I knew no one,
and after an hour's lookLcg on, hunted
up my friend, the Senator, and begged
him to introduce me to some of the young
ladies. He hesitated a moment and then
consented, and I was led up and presen
ted to a magnificent creature I had long
looked upon with silent admiration.-
Miss W was seated in an easy non
chalant manner, conversing with a cir
cle of gentlemen, and favored me with a
gracious nod.- As I stood ; wondering;
some vonner tnan nersen. one oy one
whether this was to be the end of my
introduction, a moustached dandy; came
between us and said 'Miss W., permit
me to relate the joke of (he season.'-
To my horror he began the story of the
cloak. My first impulse was to knock
him down, my second to run away ; on
my third I acted. Interrupting the ex-
quisite, I said
'Begging your pardon,
Sir, but Miss W -
I am the only per
son who can do justice to that joke'
and continuing, I related it, without in
any way sparing myself. She laughed
heartily, as did the circle, rising from
her chair, took my arm, saying kindly,
that I must be cared for, for I should
murder some one. With a grace and
kindness I shall ever forget, she placed
me at ease."
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for as our works of improvement advance, so do all
the other Interests of tbe state.
EDUCATION. It is o source of regret to all
Interested in the Educational interests of out
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much devoted to party politics, te , that this great
cause has been too much neglected; we propose,
therefore, to devote to tnis subject, a portion oi
our space we win foster sna careiuny note in
advancement of Education, not only in our higher
Schools, but also in our common enools.
AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURE AND
COMMERCE, nt t iis stage of our history, are
commanding the attention of all our good State
and money-loving citizens. Therefore, the Mark
ets will be reported with care, snd all items, calcu
lated to throw light on either ot those inseparable
oranchesof industry, will be carefully cleaned and
inserted every ween,
It is unnecessary to ay more if we had lime,
but the "whistle of the locomotive" on the East
and the cheering news from the West admonish
us to close. Permit us, however, to assure you
that the first number of the Times will muse its
appearance about tha lime tbe cars reach this place
from the East.
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Greensboroogh, N. C, on new material, and con
tain as much reading matter as any piper in the
Slate, lor 9 per itnun in advance.
k. w. unuuna,
C. O. COI.E.
J. W. ALBRIGHT.
Nov. 6. . 100-6t
RICE,
RICE.
For sale by
C. 4 B. G. WORTH.
OAC CASKS, just in.
--Mprii 10. T.
MACKEREL ON CONSIGNMENT.
T AM daily expecting per Schr. Herald, from
J. Nova hcotia. 600 bbls. new Mackerel, which
will sell in lots to suit.
GEO. W. DAVIS, South Water st.
Apaii 15. ;3-tf.
NOTICE.
"P HE undersigned hav in? now some first rate
X workmen employed, is prepared to nianufac
ture Hoots and shoes to oner at short notice.
Alt work warranted. Also, all kinds of repairing
aone wtin neatneis ana aispaicn.
July 24. GEO. R. FRENCH.
FRESH ARRIVALS.
"DER schr. J. H. Flanner, from Philadelphia, at
JL UbU. H. KKLLK I BKU'N- i0. II, Worth
Water street
forcash. April 12.
-20 boxes Adamantine Candles, low
12
FLUID.
for sale by
ADAMS, BROTHER &,
Q BBLS
April 17.
CO.
14
SALT.
ffrnri "BUS FI ELS Turk's Island
in bag of
two bushels each.
For sale by
April 8.
GEO. HOUSTON.
NOTICE.
TIIOSE indebted tome individually, or to C
X DuPRE & CO., will please call and make pay
ment without delay, as further indulgence cannot
te eiven. . uvi'M...
Mar 17. 28
EXTRA FLOUR.
XXTE have just received 25 bbls. of the Celebra
v ted Holt Flour eqnal in every respect
Hiram Smiifi'i, at the Family Grocery.
March 22. GEO. MYERS
to
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REPORT on Spermatorrhoea, or Seminal Weak
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Sexual Organs, with an sccount of the errors and
deceptions of Quacks, and valuable Advice to the
Afflicted, by GEO. R.CALHOUN, M. D., Con
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April 12 12-3m
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A ( BAGS Rio, Laeuayra and Java Coffees,
QKJ 25 bbls. Refined Sugars, (assorted grades,)
12 chests Teas, Gunpowder, V. Hyson and
Black. For sale by
WM. L. S. TOWNSHEND.
April 10. . No. 20, Market street.
MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, &c.
THE subscribers have just opened, and now rea
dy for inspection, the Isreest and most com
plete stock of Medicines, Chemicals, Fsncy Arti
cles, Perfumery, een 4c., they havever offered;
embracing all the new prepaiations' f tbe day.'
kj. u. usritiw
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WILMINGTON ; -
MARBLE AND STONE YARD.
THE Subscriber having accepted the agency oi
several laree establishments at the North which
will furnish hint an unlimited boddIv ef finished or
unfinished, foreign and domestic MARBLE of all
qualities, is prepared to fill all orders for
MONUMENTS AND TOMB STONES.
and every other article In the line of the business
at reasonable rates.
SCULPTURING, LETTERING OB CAE VINO,
Executed as veil as can be done either North or
South. - - v.'
The best reference can be given. If required.
J AS. McCLARANAN.
Jan. 6.1854. - if.
- WHISKEY.
JUST RECEIVED from Cincinnati, direct,"
FOURTEEN BARRELS - RECTIFIED
WHISKEY. For sale at the lowest prices for
CASH, by , W. LS. TOWNSHEND.-'
NOTICE.-
nriHE subscriber .respectfully Informs the pebjic
X tha the is nowtranaScting tbe Auction business
on his own account, and hopes Dy strict atientionio
business, to merit a continuance ofthat patronage
heretofore soliberally bestowed upon him.
M.CRONLY.
Stock.Real Estate and Negroes. bought andsold
on a commission, either at private or public saie
Jsn 8.1854.,
FOR SALE.
500
VERY" prime selected Empty Spirit bbls
150 bass Guano.
200 Brown Salt,
50 bbls. Herring,
10 hslf bbls. Snuff, by
March 6. ADAMS, BRO. Sc. CO.
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and neutral in nothing," giving kit parties and
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the South to the cause of Education, Agricul
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C. H.JCELLY", J Proprietors.
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CRANBERRIES.
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Dec. 8.
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JUST OPENED.
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South American
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oi
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" SOUTHERN SENTINEL,"
A Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal, to
be published weekly, at HUson, 2V. C.
T'HE existing condition of political parties, and
X of partizan strife, naturally suggests the estab
lishing of such a journal as the "southern senti
net'' proposes to become. The present, indeed, is
a erisis in our political history, never witnessed be
fore. The Constitution has ben invaded ; the laws
trampled and spat upon ; religious liberty assailed ;
ballot boxes broken and burnt : the landmarks of
our political a ncestry partially effaced; the wis
dom derived iroin a time-nonoreu experience un
seated: strange and questionable men have been
pushed lno high positions: and fanaticism, unchai
ned from its axe and its faggot piles in the North,
is heard to howl among us in the South. These
evils, so far as it humble abilities shall serve,
THE SOUTHERN SENTINEL
Will endeavor to arrest. It will endeavor to incul
cate a reverence for the laws as they exist, and for
the Constitution, as it has been interpreted by the
wise men of the past and by the Fathers of the
Democratic faith. It willdefend not only political
but asLieious liberty, snd will do battle npaingt ev
ery political heresy that may appear, wheihei
hatched in caves or culverts, or open convention.
The bentine! will also, to relieve the mono ton v
of politics, devote space to literary topics, original
and selected, as well as to miscellaneous subjects,
which shall include Agricultural snd the latest Com
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end of six months, and S3 at the end of the year.
Discount made in behalf of clubs, who shall take
five, ten or more copies.
J. r . KfcKNAIN, Editor.
Jan. 17. . 130-3t
JUST RECEIVED.
QAf PAIR Ladies black and colored foxed and
0JJ tiped Gaiters,
100 pair Ladies fine glove kid Gaiters.
Also, a fine assortment of Ladies fine Slippers.
suitable for Spring, which will be offered at a re
duced price. GEO. K. r Kfc-oiUH.
April 10. 10
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AGENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL,.
New Toss: Messrs. Dollneb & Pottsb.
foon Cm ablcs Smith, No. 6, Central Wharf.
I-nuaaelphia i. K. Uohen.
Baltimore Wat. H. Peaks and vY . Thomson.
SAMUEL A. HOLMES,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Will attend the Courts of Duplin. Samrjson and
new nanover.
Office on Princess street, next door East of the
Mate Kank.
April 5. ' 9-ly
I J. M. STEVENSON,
A GErsT for the sale of all kinds of Produce.
jLX. Office on Princess st . under ADAMS. HRO
& CO., Wilmington. N. C.
Feb. 12.l3t-tf.
J. M. STEVENSON
GEORGE H. FRENCH,
j MANUFACTURER AND
WHOLESALE f- RETAIL DEALER
IN
BOOTS, SHOES, LEATHER, AND
SHOE FINDINGS,
NO. 11, MARKET STREET,
VVILSIINGTON, N. C.
March 6. 151
GEO. W. DAVIS,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
SOUTH WATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Jan. 22.
132.
GEORGE n. KELLEY & BROTHER,
i DEALERS IN
FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
No. 11 NORTH WATER STREET,
j WILMINGTON, N. C.
TT7ILIi keep constantly on hand, Sugars, Cof-
v v lees, Molasses, Uneese, Flour, Butter, Lard
Soaps, Candles, Crackers, Starch, Oils, Snutf's,
c, oxc.
' - -BircaiNCES :
O. G Pabsisy, President of Commercial Bank.
John McKas, " Bank of Wilmington.
Wilmington.
A. M. Goiman, , .
Rev. R. T. Hsplin, RaIclgh-
S. W. Wbstbrooks, r., ,
Rev. W. H. Bobbitt, Grnsboro
Feb. 14.
W. G. MILLIGAN,
MARBLE MANUFACTURER,
North Water. Street, Wikmington, No. Ua,
Monuments, Toombs, Head and Foot Stones, and
all Hinds of Marble Work Jumuhed to
order on reasonable terms.
June E. 35-ly-c
JN0. D. ASHT0N,
attorney: and counselor at law,
SHAWNEE TOWN, Illinois.
Will practice his profession in the twelve Judi
cial District nd Supreme Court, and United States
voun tor Illinois,
Sept. 27. 84-1 y
NIXON'S HOUSE.
(FORMERLY MRS. BORDEN'S)
WEST SIDE RAIL ROAD,
, GOLDSBORO', N. C.,
THIS extensive and well known public
Establishment has been purchased snd
was reopened by the Subscriber for the
reception of guests on the 4th Inst.
It is pleasantly and conveniently situated in the
centre of business, snd is directly opposite to,
and WEST of the Ticket Offices, of the Wilming
ton and Weldon and the Cantral Rail Road Com
panies, where the cars stop on their arrival and
departure, and where faithfui kitihti will bb
i! waitibo to take baggage, and give such other
attentions as the traveller may require.
THE HOUSE has been remodelled, repaired,
and thoroughly renovated from cellar to garret,
and furnished throughout with New Furniture,
selected with special care, snd arranged with an
eye single to the comforts of the casual guest or
permanent boarder.
THE TABLE
Will be richly furnished with the substantial,
the danties snd delicacies of the seasons, foreign
as well as domestic markets will be rendered
tributary to the constant supply, which will be
served op in the best style, by orderly, obliging
and well trained servants.
i THE BAR
Will be a Storehouse of the beat Wines and Li
quors, snd superintended by a gentleman of cour
tesy and integrity, thoroughly acquainted with his
business--eomprising the knowledge of what is
due to the rights and comforts of the public, as
well as ta himself aid his employer.
j THE STABLESf
which are among the best la the State, have been
placed in the keeping of a skillful and careful
manager, who will always have seder his care
the best and most experienced ostlers, and it will
be among the chief cares of the proprietor to see
thst horses of his guests be well fed and thor
oughly groomed ""
This entire establishment bas been purchased
snd fitted up at an enormous expense, and it will
be the pleasure, as, of coarse, it will be -the inter
est of the subscriber, to render the House in every
respect equal to soy in the -country. He there
fore trusts thst a generous public will renew and
continue the liberal patronage heretofore entended
to this House, while Binder the care of its former
DTonrietress. Mrs. Borden, who gained for it
celebrity throughout the entire Union.
A " - - , - ' .11. tt. xmjaui. '
Aag. 13. ' ' i: . - , 67-lyj-.".
3
BUSINESS CAR
JOSEPH VVILKINSO:
UPHOLSTER & PAPER HANGER,
KEEPS ON HAND AND MADE TO ORDER,
Mattresses, feather Beds. WindowKJurlains
and fixtures.
All work i n the above II ne done at shortest No
tice. Wilmington, N. C, JUrket St.
Jan. 19, 1856. 1.
J. C. LATTA,
COMMISSION MERC HA NT if- GENERAL
AGENT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Oct. 1,1855. 85-Iy-c
C. & D. DuPRE.
WHOLE BALE AND RET AL DEALER8 I If
Drugs, Medicines. Chemicals, Paints, Oil,
Jjye stuns, Ulass, 1'erlumery, cigars,
Old Liquors, Kancy Articles, &c,
MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Prescriptionrcsrefullycompounded by expert
enced persons.
March 28, 18SS.
T. C. & B. G. WORTn,
COilSlSSlON AND FORWARDING IE&CIIXNTS,
Jan 17, 1S55, 125-c
JAS. H. CnADB0URN & CO.,
Geueral Commission Merchants,
WILMINGTON. N. C.
Jas.JH. Chadboubot. - Geo. Chaosovbst. -Jan.
1, 1856. ; 123.
nENRY NUTT,
FACTllR ASDF0RWABDIS0 AGENT,
VVillgice hi pergonal attention to business entrust
ed to his care.
Sept. 8, 1855. 75-ly-c.
GEORGE MYERS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER
Keeps constantly on hand, Wines. Teas, Liquors,
provisions, vt ooa ana truiow Ware, t ruit,
Cojfcctionarics,drc. South Frontslreet,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Nov. 18, 1855. 109.
GEORGE HOUSTON,
DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions, and Naval Stores :
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
'VESSEL AND FORWARDING AGENT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Aug. 2. C0-tf
H; DOLLNER. O. POTT t H. jr. J. CAM ERDEN.
D9LLNER, POTTER & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
NEW YORK.
April30, 1855. 20-ly.
L. N. BARLOW,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER,
AMD DEALER IM
LIQUORS, 1VINES. ALE. PORTER, f-c.
No. 3, Granite ltow, front Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Feb. 17th, 1P66. 140-tf.
S. M. WEST,
Auctioneer and Commission Herehant,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
WILL sell or buy Real Estate and Negroes at
a small commission.
ALSO !
Strict attention gi vento the sale of Timber. Tur
pentine, Tar, or any kind of Country Produce.
umce second door, boutn side of Market street,
on the wharf.
June 12, 1855. . 33-ly.
ADAMS, BROTHER & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
"WILMINGTON, N. C.
July 23. ' 53
JAS. F. GILLESPIE. GEO. ' S. GILLESPIE.
JAMUS I'. GILLEAPIR Si CO .
PRODUCE AND FORWARDING
AGENTS.
WILMINGTON. N. C.
Particular atteniion paid to the receipts and Saleol
Naval Stores, Timber, Lumber, Corn, Bacon, Cot-
ion, arc, cfc.
March 30,1855. , 6
D. CASHWELL,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Sept. 30. 84-tf .
COCHRAN & RUSSELL.
(SUCCESSORS TO THOS. ALIBONE & CO )
General Commission Merchants,
No 32, North Wharves, ind 63 North Water Sis
l'lULAUULl'IIIA. .
HABVST COCHBABI,
W. S. BUdSELL.
Liberal cash advances made on consignments.
July 30th, 1855. 58-tf.
HOOPER, DEARBORN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
WILMINGTON, N. C
OEO. HOOfll. i. t. DSABBOBW
wm. l. HoorrB.
July 28
53-tf
JOHN A. STANLY,
COMMISSION ME R CHANT.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Oct. 6ih, 1855. 83.
T. C. WORTH,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Jan. 8.
126 -if.
ON CONSIGNMENT.
OnOn POUNDS N.C. Bacon,
dvsUVS 2,000 - - Dried Apples snd Pesches,
600 " N. C. Lard, in kegs,
600 " N. C. Butter, a very supe
rior srticie,
10 bales Varns and Sheetings,
2 bbls. Extra old Peach Brandy.
For sale by T. C. c B. G. WORTH.
March 29. 6
T n 0 S . B . C A R R , M . D. D. D. S.
PKAunuAL DENTIST for the last tenyeara,
Charges for
10 or less artificial teeth on fine gold plate,
each, 7 00
An entire set of teeth on fine gold piste, 150 00
unto on gold wl in artificial gums, idu uu
Ditto on Platina plate with artifi-
' cial gums. 15C 00
Upper or ander ditto, each,- 75 CO
A nvot toommat cannot bedJStlnguLsn
ed from the natural. 5 00
A fine gold filling, warranted permanent, 2 00
Uo. and destroying the nerve. i to a ou
Extracting a tooth, 60 ets. to 1 00
Best dentifrice and tooth brashes always on hand.
Every operation warranted to five entire satisfac
tion. Teeth inserted immediately after the e t rat
ion of the fanrs and remodeled after the gams
have shrunken, without additions! chsrge. -
Office on Msrket-st., 2 doors below tbe Churen.
Wilmington, N. C, April 22. : , I6-rf.
FRESn FIGS . ; ?
1 AH SMALL DRUMS, very fine, just recely
da0dforlecheaj..y
". - , W-' "Attt.OW, j, 1
pnl ..,.. fSo.rfurajutau.ow.
niirriiinnn nwr rrrtr . .
DR. JOHNSTON,
THE founder of this Celebrsted Institution of
fers the most certain, Speedy and only elfectu'
SECRET DISEASES.
Gleets, Strictures, Seminal Weakness, Pains in
the Loins, Constitutions! Debility, Impotency,
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Afloctions of
the Kidneys, Palpitation of the Hesrt, Dysnenaia,
Nervous lrrilabi.ity, Disesse of the Head, Throat
Noae or Skin ; those serious and melancholy disor
ders a rising from the destructive hsbits of Vouih,
which destroy both body snd mind. Those secret
and solitary practices more fatsl to their victims
than the song of the Syrens to the mariners cf
Ulysses, blighting their most brilliant hones or an
ticipations, rendering marriage, dtc, impossibls.
YOUNUMEN.
Especially, who have become the victims of SolUa
ry Vict, that dreadful and destructive habit which
snnusliy sweeps to an untimely crave thousand .f
young men of the most cashed talents and brilliant
intellect, who might otherwise have entranced Iis
icmngoenates witn tne thunders of eloquence, r
waked to ecatacy the livinslvre. mar roll ulih r.,n
confidence. ...
MARRIAGE.
Married person, or Young Men, contemplating
marriage, beinawsreof Physical Weakness, Or
came Debility, Deformities. ae..ihr,H immedi
ately consult Dr. J., and be restored to perfect
health. '
who places himself underthecarmrnr iy
ston msy religiously confide in his honor ss a een
tleman.and confidently rely upon hit skill ass phy
sician. .
Dm. JOHNSTOlf Is the only regular! VA...,a
Physician advertising to cure Private Complaints
His remedies snd treatment are entirely unknown
toall others. Prepared from a life spent In the
Grest Hospitals of Europe snd the First in this
Country, viz: Kncland. France, the Rlnrkio t
Philadelphia, tf-c, and a more extensive practice
than any other physicisn in the world. Ills many
wonderiul cures snd most important Suririr.i nhl
erations is a sufficient suarantee to th
Titos who with to be speedily and effectually reliev
ed, should shun the numerous trifling imposters, who
only ruin their health, and apply to him.
A CURE WARRANTED OR NO CHARGE.
No Mercury or Nauseous Drugs Used.
OFFICE. No. 7. SOUTH PREntmnif j !
left hand side coin? from Baltimnro i.i . r..
doors from the corner. Fsil not to observe hia
name and number, for ignorant trlflin. imnnn.,.
attracted by the reputation of Dr. Johniton. luik
near.
DR. JOHNSTON.
Meraberofthe Roval College of S
graduate from one of the moat eminent Colleges of
the United States. and tha irreatrr nan r..h...
life hss been spent in the Hosnitala of Lnnrinn pr
a, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, hss effected some
f the mostsstonlshino-cureathat vi,im...
Many troubled with ringing in the ears and head
vhen asleep, great nervousnssa. belnr l.rmwt
sudden sounds, snd bashfuiness, with frequent
blushing, attended sometimes with derangement of
mind, were cured immediately.
A. CERTAIN DISEASE.,
When the mlseuided and imnrarfpnt nun r
pleasure finds he has Imbibed the seeds of this
painful disease, it too often happens that anill-tlin
ed sense of shame, or dread of discovery, deters
him from applying to those who, Irom education
and respectability, con stone befriend Mm, delay-
B mi um vuuHijiuwunai symptoms oi tnis horrid
disease make their appearance, such as ulcerated
sore throat, diseased nose, nocture pains in tho
head and limbs, dimness of sloht. dernc. nnAm
on the shin bones and arms, blotches on the heed,
face and extremities, progressing with frightful ra
Jiuji, un ai usui 1 no paiate ot tne mouth or the
bones of the nose fall in. and the victim of this
awful disease becomes a horrid object of commit
seration, till death puts a period to his dreadful suf
ferings, by sending him to " thst bourne from
wnence no traveller returns." To such therefore,
Dr. Johnston pledges himself to d reserve ih mni
Inviolable secrecy 1 snd, from his extensive prac
tice in the first Hospitals of Europe snd America,
he can confidently recommends safe and anoHv
cure to the unfortunate victim of this horrid dis
ease, it is a melancholy fact, that thousands fall
victims 10 this dreadful complaint. OWins In 1 ho 11 n .
skllfulness ot ignorant pretenders, who, by the use
of that deadly poison, mercury, ruin the consilium
tion, snd either send the unfortunate suflerer to sn
untimely grave.or else make the residua of life ml
erable.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Dr. J. addresses all those who havainii,rt ih.m.
elves by private and improper indulgences.
'I hese are some of the sad and me lanohnl r.
fects. produced by early habits of youth, vis :
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in the
Head, Dimness of Sight, Loss of Muscular Pow
er. Palpitation of Ihe Heart. Dva
irritability Derangement ef the Digestive Func
tions, General Debility, Symptoms ofConsump.
tion, Ac.
Mentally. The fearful effects on tha mind are
much to be dreaded j Loss of Memory, Confusion
of Ideas, Depression of Spirits, Evil Forebodings.
Aversion of Society, Self Distrust, Love of Soli
tude. Timidity, etc. .are some of ths evils produced.
Thousands of persons of allsges, csn now judge
what is the csuse of their declining heslih. Los
ing their vigor, becoming weak, pale and emacia
ted, have a aingular appearance about the eyes,
cough snd symptoms of consumption.
DR. JOHNSTON'S INVIGORATING REME
DY FOR ORGANIC WEAKNESS.
By this grest and important remedy weakness of
the organs are speedily cured end full vigor restored.
Thoussndsof the most Nervous and Debilitated
individuals who had lost all hope, have been Imme
diately relieved. All impediments to MARRIAGE
Physical or Mental Disqualifications, Nervous Ir
ritability Tremblings snd Weakness, or es hs usiion
of the most fearful kind, speedily cured by Dr
Johnston.
Young men who have injured themselves by a
certain practice indulged in when alone a habit
irrqueniiy irarnra irom evil companions, or Si
r . , , .I i
scnooi, tne enecisoi wmcn sre nigntry nit, even
when asleep, and if not cured, renders marriage,
impossible,ar.d destroys both mind snd body, shouid
apply Immediately.
What a pity that a young man, ths hope of Ms
country, snd the darling of his parents, should b
snatched from all prospects snd enjoyments of lile, '
by tho consequences of deviating from the path of
nature, and indulging in a certain secret habit.
Such persons, before contemplsting ,
MARRIAGE.
Should reflect that a sound mind and body are the
most necessary requiniies to promote connubial
happiness. Indeod, without these, the journey
through life becomes a weary pilgrimsget the pros-'
pect hourly darkens to the view; the mind becomes .
shadowed with despair and filled with ths melan
choly reflection that the happiness of saother be
comes blighted wiih 00 tows.
OFFICE NO. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK-ST.,
. Baltimobs, Mo.
All Surgical Operations 1'ei formed.
N. B Let no false delicacy prevent von. but '
apply Immediately either personally or b letter.
TO STRANGERS.
The many thmmnds cured at this Institution with
in the lst ten yesrs, and the numerous inipor- -tsnt
Surgicsl Operations performed bv Dr-J.. wit. "
nessed by the Reporters of the papers, and many
other persons, notices of which have appeared again
and again before the public, besides his stsnding
ss a rentleman of character and responsibility, is
rauici.ni guarantee i tne attuned.
TAKE NOTICE.
It fa with tbe greatest lelnctAnc t nat Ir. JoTISETOV
permits his card to appear before th public, dwrninir it
unprofcMional for a chv.lctan la adrertlMe. but u,.r.. hm
did ao. tha aftlictfd. rnglHT ttmnw.. owlit rv filw
fnll Into thm hand of In. many Impudent and niitrarwi
Importer., with lnnaincraht V&le Ximaar m iiinl
Ooacksbopa, swarmlna- tbeae tar cities, euiyina: Ir.
Jobsstos's sdvrrtimnenta or advertising IhrniM-Hes a
puy.elafa,.lltttrTmla ahallow-brmtnrd frliuira, too mry In
work at their orisrtaal traria. with
the brute, who. tor the pernoas ot Xntlcint; and I
f"S- carry on v or six oISpm. undraa many ditl.mt
Vala Kaoaaa, ao tbit tha afflict.! HtrnT, nri Ini
on, fa sare to tumble headlong th other, lrnmi.t
Qvaeka with anormons lying certificate of preat n4 as
toniehin aorea from persona not u be fiHrnd, vhokKft
TOO laJiina; farm hultlM nt W ,-r.. t.-r
P"" "t filthy and worthieaa eomjumatU, euniin)y
P'P"J? lpoaa upon the Bi.fortunmte and iu.,u
ns;.- Triflina; month after mouth, or as km aa tbe
eat fee ran be obtained, asnd, la deplr, h-ae yon uk
""" new hi, 10 styh over yoor smltaf aiaannutnftiMrnt. ;
1. ia aim noon trial loneea lr. to ajvirti
SSOBB C.s cm tot. To tbow onwxinairiKi itb i,tm
Vrputmtlon, be daema it neee.ary towv that tils crcjou
tul or 1't l'wn alwava hn in hi.
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advertiarmentOweribiMWiBrltrtua.
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