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VOLUME XI NUMBER 39.
WILMINGTON, N. Co SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, 1856.
WHOLE NUMBER 1294
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MISCELLANY.
FURTHER FROM KANSAS PEACE ESTAB
LISHED WITH THE SIOUX INDIANS.
St. Louis, June 9. An extra Westport
Tiraes-of the 5th says reliable news has
been received of the burning of the town
of Bernard, Kansas. The free State men
on the night of the 3d destroyed from
twelve to fifteen thousand dollars' worth of
property. A company of three hundred
abolitionists, the same account says, cap
tured the town of Franklin, being opposed
by fifteen pro slavery men. Three persons
are reported killed. The fight lasted an
hour.
The Congressional investigating com
mittee are still here.
The steamer Grey Cloud has arrived
from St Pierce, after an absence of nearly
one year, bringing intelligence of the ad
justment of the difficulties with Sioux In
dians, according to the stipulations of the
council of March last. The Indians de
livered up twelve prisoners, horses, mules,
&c, and promised obedience, to the gov
ernment. The operations against the
Sioux Indians had accordingly been clos
ed. Gfen. Harney set the prisoners free
ntcr afew days detention only.
STSUr LATER FROM KANSAS VIOLENCE
AND BLOODSHED.
St. Locis, June 10. The Independence
correspondent of the Republican, under
date of the 5ih, says that Marshal Donald
son and four of his men, whilst in the dis
charge of their official duty, had been kill
ed near Hickory Pointy on the 3d. The
Marshal was in the act of arresting the
men attached to the party under Captain
Pate. Pute's company had increased, des
troying houses and driving families from
their homes near Bull Creek.
One hundred and fifty men, under Capt.
Reed, left New Santa Fe in pursuit of the
marauders. Report says that Franklin
had not been taken, though it was attack
ed by a large party. Capt. Pate's compa
ny had been liberated.
Gov. Shannon issued a proclamation on
the 4th, in which he commands all illegal
organisations to disperse, or they will be
dismissed by the United States troops. He
calls for vigilance in the execution of the
laws, and the protection of persons and
property, without distinction of party. He
adds that the proclamation of the President
of the 1 1th of February will be strictly en
forced, i
A requisition had been made on Col.
Sumner for a sufficient force to insure obe
dience to the proclamation.
Chicago, June 10. The Democrat has
a letter from Lecompton, dated June 4th,
which reports several skirmishes between
the pro and anti-slavery organizations.
The Kansas City Enterprise, detailing the
advices, says thai 30 Southerners proceed
ing from Wes'port, under the command of
Captain Pattte, to Bull Creek, were sud
denly met by an equal party of Free State
men, and after two hours' skirmishing the
former surrendered unconditionally.
A party of pro slavery men, including
the son of Gov. Shannon, made a night at
tack, on the house of Capt. Walker, five
miles from Lecompton, when they were
fired upon and repulsed. Young Shannon
was taken prisoner, but released ths next
day. Governor Shannon took a company
of dragoons and searched the houses of the
Free State men for two days, taking their
arms and ammunition.
Col. Sumner passed through Lecompton
on the 4th, en route lor Topeka.
It is reported that a general rendezvous
of pro-slavery men at Bull Creek had been
arranged, under the command of Whit
field, and that they contemplate a new at
tack on Lawrence. They expect to con
centrate six hundred men, generally armed
with United States musket3. The free
State men have resolved to settle the mat
ter with their bayonets. Plans, it is also
said, have been formed for a night attack
on Lawrence.
Rumors are circulating that -Marshal
Donaldson and Sheriff Jones have been
killed in a fight at Franklin, where a col
lision occurred over the goods" stolen at
Lawrence.
SENATOR DOUGLAS AND THE PRESI
DENCY. The following telegraphic despatches,
sent by Mr. Senator Douglas to the Hon.
W. A. Richardson, the latter being a mem
ber of the National Democratic Convention,
have found their way into the newspa
pers: j
l Washington, Jane 3, 1.49 P. M. :
Dear Sir. : From the telegraphic reports
in the newspapers 1 fear that an embittered
state of feeling is being engendered in the
Convention, which may endanger the suc
cess and harmony of our party? 1 wish
you and all my friends to bear in mind that
I have a thousand -fold more anxiety for the
triumph of our principles than for my own
personal elevation. If the withdrawal of
my name will contribute to the harmony
of our party and the success of the cause,
I hope you will not hesitate to take the
step, especially it is my desire that the
action of the Convention will embody and
express the wishes, feelings, and principles
of the Democracy of the Republic; and
hence if Mr. Pierce, or Mr. Buchanan, or
any other eminent statesman who is faith
ful to the great interests involved in ihe
contest shall receive a majority of the Con
vention, I earnestly hope that all of. my
friends will unite in ensuring him two
thirds, and then in making his nomination
unanimous. Let no personal considerations
disturb the harmony of our party or endan
ger the triumph of our principles. I
S. A. Douglas.:
i Washington, June 5,9. A. M.
Dear Snt: I have just read so much of
the platform as relates to the Nebraska bill
and slaver question The adoption of
that noble resolution by the unanimous vote
of all the States accomplishes the objects 1
had in view in permitting my name to be
used before the Convention. If agreeable
to mjr friends I would much prefer exert-
. .
mg all my energies to elect a true states
man on that platform to being the nomi
nee myself. At all events, do not let my
name be used in such manner as to disturb
the harmony of the party or endanger the
success of the work so nob!y begun.
S. A. Douglas.
Washington, June 5, 9 12 P. M.
Mr. Buchanan, having received a major
ity of the Convention is, in my opinion, en
tilled to the nomination. I hope my friends
will give effect to the voice of the majority
of the party. S. A. Douglas.
anotherIportune GONE.
Under this melancholy head the Paris
intelligence in the New York Express
states that a young New York lady is a
bout to marry a French officer, a sous-lieutenant
of dragoons. The bride possesses,
in her own right, a fortune of five hundred
thousand dollars the lieutenant has his
sword and honor. The writer in the Ex
press seems much grieved at such a dis
position of the lady's golden attractions.
Certainly, he admits, if the lady is pleased,
nobody has any right to complain ; but it
does seem strange that our countrywomen
cannot find, at home, enough honest and
comely lads, upon whom to bestow their
hearts and half millions. This laety, it is
added, is not the only example. There
are many Americans, he says, residing in
France, whose daughters have thrown
themselves and their fortunes into the hands
of strangers, imprecisely the same man
ner. This is a melancholy state of things.
But these Frenchmen are fascinating fel
lows, and romantic damsels, with weak
bruins, and much cash, fall easy victims.
Let the disconsolate writer in the Express
be comforted. There are plenty of "honest
and comely" lasses in America, who may
be obtained by ;'honest and comely lads,"
provided these "honest and comely lads,"
are willing to take ''hearts" without "half
millions."
A-SUPPOSED SLAVE CASE IN LOWELL.
A gentlemen with his family from East
Tennessee, having with them a hired ne
gro servant girl about 18 years old, have
been visiting some friends here. Rumor
was soon busy with the story that the ne
gro servent was a slave. Several gentle
men becoming suddenly interested, procur
ed a writ of habeas corpus to rescue the
girl from her supposed owner. The ser
vant decidedly objected to the sympathi
sing offices of her new and strange friends,
declaring she was no slave. The Tenned
seean coming to the rescue in "the nick of
of time" pricked the bubble and the bottle
thunder evaporated- -i lie habeas corpus
and all. Loictll Courier.
Charles Claro, did poor little Claro
have a pink ribbon round his neck when
you lost him 1
Claro Yes, ye, the poor little dear,
have j'ou seen hirrt?
Charles No. not exactly; but here's a
piece of pink ribbon in thi; sausage.
Immense Numbers of Pigeons are con
gregated in the woods about Cleveland,
Uhio, and great havoo is made among
them by sportsmen.
A BOOK FOR EVERY METHODIST.
THE ANNALS OF
SOUTHERN METHODISM FOR 1855.
Edited by the Rev. Charles F. Deems. D. D
THIS New Work embraces the statistics and a
great variety of other interesting in forma.' io n
in every department of Southern Methodist opera
tions, under the following general heads :
1. The Episcopacy. II. Plan of Visitation.
III, The Conferences. IV. Dedication of Chur
ches. V. Revivals. VI. Missions. VII. ColU
ges. VIII. Sunday Schools. IX. Tract Socie
ty. X. Publishing Hou.-c and Literary Notices.
XI. Instruction of People of Color. U His
torical Sketches. XIII. Biograpical Skthc8.
XIV. Personal Notices. XV. Bishop Andrew's
Letters on California. XVI. Mrmorla's of Bish
op Capers. XVII. Miscellaneous. XVIII. Ap
pendix. 360 pages, large 12 mo.
Pi ice St, for which a copy will be sent prepaid.
Bills of the Banks of North or South Carolina,
or gold dollars, should be sent. A liberal dis
count to Booksellers and Ministers. Address
CHARLKS F. DEEMS,
Uoldsboro', N-O.
Jan. 10. 127
25 DOLLARS REWARD!
S RANAWAY from the subscriber, his ser
XjL vant JIM SHAW, a young dark mulatto, of
.fV light and rather small figure generally
smiles when about to talk. He was neatly dress
ed in a black frock coat, and black pantaloons.
The above reward will be paid to any one will de
liver him to me, or secure hiin in any jail.
JAMES F. McREE.
May 6. 22-tf
SCHNAPPS.
A GENUINE article of WolPa Celebrated Aro
matic Schnapps for sale by
June?. . L. N. BARLOW.
MOLASSES! MOLASSES! !
2 ST HHDS. Molasses, jnst received and for sale
"for cash by ZENO H. GREENE.
June 7. (N. C. C. A. Copy.) 36.
NEW HERRING.
BOXES New Herring, just received at
June 3. GEO. MYERS.
50
BACON BACON.
4AAT, Pounds of prime N. C, Hog Reund.
lJJJ Low for rash, at
may 9. GEO. 11. KELLEY & BRO'S.
FLOUR, FLOUR.
Of BBI.S. Super.
10 Family. Low for cash at
GEO. H. KELLEY fc BRO S.
April 12. No. II, North Water street.
CANDY.
50
BOXES Assorted fresh Candy, just receiv
ed at RKO. MVRBS.
June 3. 34.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having qualified as special Ad
ministrator upon iho estate of Cornelius My
er, deceased, and having been authorized to col
lect in the debts due said estate, hereby notifies all
persona indebted by note, or account, or other
wise to make immediate payment, as it is desira
ble that the business be speedily closed.
CHAS. D. MYERS ia my authorized agent to
collect said debts, and receipt for the same.
July 21. GEO. MYERS.
7fZ BAGS prime Rio Coffee jost received. For
J sale in Iota to suit be
Mayo. T.C.&B. 3-WORTH.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE RAIL ROAD TIMES.
AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL.
Devoted to News, Internal Improvement, Educa
tion, Agriculture, Manufacture Com
merce. WE know that the interests of ihe People of
our State demand such a paper, and believing
that one free from political strifes and quarrels of
the day, devoted to such topics, will be the -kind
they desire, we confidently enter upon this enter
prise with the assurance ol meriting and meeting
their approbation and support. Our object is to
majie the Times the mirror of the State, in which
all can see their true interests held up and encour-
""nTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.-To this sub
ject we expect to devote as much space as a full
statement of the various operations will require;
for as our works of improvement advance, so do all
the other interests of the State.
EDUCATION. It is a source of regret lo all
interested in the Edusatlonal interests of oui
State, (and who U not?) that our papers are so
much devoted to party politics, ic, that this great
cause has been too much neglected; we propose,
therefore, to devote to thi subject, a portion ot
our space We will foster and carefully note the
advancement of Education, not only in our higher
Schools, but also In our Common Schools.
AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURE AND
COMMERCE, at ttiis stago of our history, are
commanding the attention of all our good State
and money-loving citizens. Therefore, the Mark
ets wiil be reported with care, and all items, calcu
lated to throw light on either of those inseparable
oranchesof industry, will be carefully gleaned and
inserted every week,
It is unnecessary to say more if we had time,
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 make its
appearance about thy time iliecarsrench this place
from the East.
TERMS The Times will be printod weekly in
Greensborough. N. C, on new material, and con
tain as much reading matter as any paper in the
Slate, for $2 per annum in advance.
E. VV. OGBURN,
C. C. COLE.
J. W. ALBRIGHT.
JVov.6. !?i6L
LIME, nAIR, PLASTER & CEMENT.
CONSTANTLY on hand, and fur sale by
GEORGE HOUSTON.
WHISI4EY7
yf BBLS. Whiskey, received this day, and for
OU sale low at the Family Grocery.
,April 17. GEO. MYERS.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
AN Elegant Edition of Bills of Exchange, print
ed in Germany, in Books of 10 quires and in
sheets, for sale (at red:ed prices) at the office of
The Commercial.
AXES, AXES.
8 DOZEN S. W.Colby's Gcoreia Long Bit.
I " Boiing " "
8 " D. Simmons " "
1 " Boiing " "
2 " Eagle Wing Broad Axes.
Low for cash, GEO. II. KKL1.EV f- BRO.
April 12. No, 11, North Water street.
GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE!
PETERSON'S LADIES' NATIONAL; Bal
lou's Maguzinc ; Harper's Story Books No.
13. For May. Kecciuid this morning at
AprilW. M. W. HITAK ER'S.
LATEST DATES OF THE SCIENTIFIC
American, N. V. Iler-'ld, Baltimore Sun, Al
iion, Young America, Police Gazette. Pictorial,
Fiay, Spiritual Telegraph. Ue-ci iveil il.is iuornin
at S. W. WIHTAKER'S.
p:iU9. 10.
STATIONERY.
IARGE .id.lition.il nipo'ies ofv.ttiuiis articles
J of Stationery, rmimi lacl urcu to order xpres
!y for the ilmintMoii market, d-iily expected per
Br is; Tornado and Schrs. W H. t"nii h and Pedca.
A;.iil23. S. W. WHITAKER.
APPLES, APPLES.
JUST received, perschr. Southern Belle, a large
and fine lot of choice Apples. For sale at the
Broadway Variety Store, No 40, Market street.
April 17 VV. H. De.NEALE.
JAS. C. SMITH.
MII.ES COSTIN.
JAS. C. SMITH fc CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 2, SOUTH N ATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Apr26. Vtv
FRESH ARRIVALS FROM N. YORK.
25
BAGS prime Rio Coffee,
10 kegs Gofhcn Butter,
10 bbls. Soda Crackers,
5 " Sugar do.
5 " Pilot Bread,
10 boxes Sugar and Soda Crackers,
25 bags Laguayra CoA'ce
Low tor cash, at
GEO. H. KELLEY & BRO'S.
Msjrch 6. No.. II, North Water street.
JUST OPENED
A LARGE, well selected and varied assi rtment
of Groceries, comprising a fresh lot of
Cheefc, Preserved
Lard, Pickle
Coffee, &
Soaps, Fresh Mean.
Starch, Tin and Wooden
Candles, Ware,
Flour, Ac , &c.
All of which may be found at the corner of Mar
ket and Water streets, at the "Cieap Cask Store"
where goods must be paid for on delivery.
E. D. COWAN, Saperintendant.
Jan. 31. 136-tf.
Herald and Jonrnal copy.
TALLOW CANDLES.
WE have received the agency of C. C. Rhodes'
Tallow Candles the best article m;ide in
the United States. Will be kept constantly on
haRd and sold for cash only on delivery, at No. 11
North Water street.
G. H. KELLEY & BRO.
May 23, '55. 30-tf
JUST RECEIVED
AFRESH supply of Lady's fine GLOVE KID
GAITERS ; also, a tew doz. pairs of Lady's
tipped and faxed Congress Boots ; aUo for sale 1
large Iron Safe. G. R. FRENCH.
March 20.
WRAPPING PAPER.
rz-WA REAMS, Fayctteville make. Just rc
J vV ceived and for sale by
May 13. T. C. A B. G. WORTH.
FRESH ARRIVALS.
A ( BAGS Rio, Laguayra and Java Coffees,
25 bbls. Refined Sugars, (assorted grades,)
12 chesta Teas, Gunpowder, Y. Ilyton and
Black. For sale by
WM. L. S. TOWNSHEND.
April 10. No. 20, Market street.
BUTTER.
HAVING mide arrangements for a constant
supply of good Butter, from some of the best
Dairies at the North and Wast, 1 shall be able to
supply dealers and consumers here, with the arti
cle on as good terms as they can import it. The
butter will be kept in the Wilmington Ice-house,
and will be delivered in good and firm condition,
in packages of 50 to 100 lbs. cheap as possible,
for Cash. The first lot is honrlv expe-ted to ar
rive. GEO. HOUSTON.
Apr?. & -
NOTICE.
THE undersigned having now some firstrate
workmen employed, Is prepared to ma nu fac
tors Boots and Shoes to order at short notice.
All work warranted. Also, all kinds of repairing
done with neatnets and dispatch.
July 24. GEO. R. FRENCH.
CIRCULAR.
A BOOK FOR EVERY SOUTHERN METHODIST
Early in 1856, probably in the month of Febru
ary, I expect to publish a new work to the partic
ular tea lures of which I beg leave to call your at
tention. ;
The Annals of Southern Methodism, for 1853,
will be a T2 tno. volume of not less than 360 pages,
well printed, from stereotype plates, upon good
paper. It will contain all available statistics in
every department of the operations of the
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH.
The design embraces the Plan of Episcopal visi
tation; accounts of the sessions of all the Confer
ences held in IS55, the appointments, numbers, &c;
a summary of alt reported revivals, notices of the
dedication of new Churches i reports of College
Commencements, with all else connected with our
educational movements; a resume of our Mission
ary operations, embracing whatever seems of gene
ral Interest in that department ; the movements of
the Tract and Sunday School Societies ; whatever
appertains to our publishing interests, with an
nouncements of all New Books published by our
Concern, or written by Southern Methodists ; what
the Church. is doing for the instruction of Slaves
Historical and Biographical Essays; interesting
person a reminiscences; and a miscellany of im
portant facts and incidents.
. THE "ANNALS."
It isbelieved.willbeafairand full daguerreotype of
the progress of Southern Methodism.
It wtn occur to you at once, that if 1 have suc
ceeded in preparing this volume with any reasona
ble amount of skill, it will not only be a very agree
able book for present reading, but that every year
will add to its val'ie as showing the posture of Sou
thern Methodism at this particular juncture of its
history.
THIS DIGEST
Will be specially valuable asa Book of reference.
To whatever question of general interest may arise
in regard to the events of 18S5, it is hoped that a
satisfactory answer will be found in ihe Annals.
While it is believed that the Ministers in bur
Church will desire copies as soon as they can be
obtained, I have paid regard to the what 1 suppos
ed the tastesof general readers. The older mem
bers of the Church will find sketches that carry
them back to their earlier compeers, as in this de
partment 1 have not restricted myself to the histo
ry of the year, but have collected whatever has ap
peared during the year, which, as h'story and biog
raphy, preserves the meinoirt of the olden time,
and of the early men of Southern Methodism.
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Those who subscribe in advance, shall receive the
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In return a copy will be sent well wrapped and pre
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My address is Gold.-boro', N. C.
: CHARLES F. DEEMS.
Dec. 29. 122-lm
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! RALEIGH, N. C.
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X the 1st of April, 1843, under the dircclionof the
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featurcin the history of North Carolina.which will
prove very important to the Southern States.
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shows a veryl argeainount of business more than
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nel" proposes to become. The present, indeed, is
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fore. The Constitution has been invaded ; the laws
trampled and spat upon ; religious liberty assailed ;
ballot boxes broken and burnt ; the landmarks of
our political ancestry partially effaced; the wis
dom derived from a time-honored experience un
seated; strange and questionable men have been
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CA BBLS. Rectified and Old Rye Whiskey, and
JU a general assortment of Domestic and For
eign Liquors and Wines, for sale by
i ZENO H. GREERE,
May 15. No. 7 Market street.
MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, &c.
THE subscribers have just opened, and now rea
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r
Nov. 8.
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April 29. - - 19.
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ANEWforra of Passes, containing sanitary pro
visions, spproved by 'he Commissioners. and
a number of others interested In the welfare .of onr
colored population, is just issued at the office ol
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JUST OPENED.
AFRESH supply of Kooso, Catley's Sedative,
South American Remedy, and a n timber of
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the time he has advertised. -
The privilege of Annual Advertisers is strictly
limited to theirown immediate business; and all
advertisements for the benefit of other persons,
as well as alladvertisemcnts notimmediately con
nected with their own business, and all excess of
advertisements in length or otherwise beyond the
limits engaged, will be charged at the usual rate.
No Advertisements is included in the contract
for the sate 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 business."
All advertisements inserted In the tri-weckly
Commercial, are entitled to one ieserlion in the
Weekly free of charge.
JOB, CARD AND FAXCY PRINTING,
EXECUTED 1 SUPERIOR STYLE.
AGENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL.
New Yobk Mersrs. Dollner &, Potter.
?oi Chahls Smith, No.6, Central Wharf.
Philadelphia S. E. Cohen.
liultimoTc Wm. ILPcAxxand W. Thomson
SAMUEL A. HOLMES,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WILMIXG 7 O.V, N. C.
Will attend the Courts of Duplin, Sampson and
New Hanover.
Office on Princess street, next door East of the
Stale iinnk.
April 5. - 9-Iy
J.. 31. STEVENSON,
AGENT for the sale of all kinds of Produce.
Office on Piincess st , under ADAMS, BRO.
& CO., Wilmington, N. C.
Feb. 12.13l-tf. , J.M.STEVENSON
GEORGE 11. FRENCH,
MANUFACTURER AND
WHOLESALE $ RETAIL DEALER
BOOTS, SHOES, LEATHER, AND
SHOE FINDINGS,
NO. 11, MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, N.C..
March 6. 151
GEOT WrDAVJSs
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
SOUTH WATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Jan. 22.
132.
GEORGE II. KELLEY & BROTHER,
DEALERS IX
FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
No. 11 NORTH WATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
WILL keep constantly on hand, Sugars, Cof
fees, Molasses, Cheese, Flour, Butter, Lard
Soaps, Candles, Crackers, Starch, Oils, S nulls,
&.C. &c.
REFERENCES I
O. Ci. Parsley, President of Commercial Hank.
John McRae, " Bank of Wilmington.
Wilmington.
Rev. R.T. HEFLtN, iRa,c,Sh-
' i'fi""00"' .Grcensboro'.
Rev. W. II. Bobbitt, J
Feb. 14.
W. G. MILL1GAN,
MARBLE MANUFACTURER,
North Water Sthket. Wikminoton. No. Ca.
Monuments, Toombs, Head and Fool Stones, and
all Li in! s of Marble Work furnished to
order on- reasonable terms.
June 5. 3(j-ly-c
NIXON'S HOUSE.
(FORMERLY MRS. BORDEN' S)
WEST SIDE RAIL ROAD,
GOLDSBORO', N. C,
THIS extensive and well known public
Kstablishment has been purchased and
was reopened by the Subscriber for the
reception of guests on the 4th inst.
Tt is plnasmtly and conveniently situated in the
centre of business, and 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 faithful servants will be
in waiting to take baggage, and give such other
attention 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, and arranged with an
eye single to the comforts of the casual guest or
permanent boarder.
THE TABLE
Will be richly furniched with the substantial,
the daniiet and delicacies of the seasons, foreign
as well as domestic markets will be rendered
tributary to the constant tuppty, which will be
served up in the best style, by orderly, obliging
and well trained servants.
THE BAR
Will be a Storehouse of the best Wines and Li
quors, and soperinieuded by a gentleman of cour
tesy and integrity, thoroughly acquainted with his
business comprising the knowledge of what is
due to the rights and comforts of the public, as
well a to himself and his employer.
THE STABLES,
which are-among the best in the State, have been
placed in the keeping of a skillful and careful
manager, who will always have under his csre
the best and most experienced ostlers, snd it will
be among the chief cares of the proprietor to see
that horses of his guests be well fed and thor
oughly groomed.
This entire establishment has been purchased
and fitted up at an enormous expene, and it will
be the pleasure, as, of course, it will be the inter
est of the subscriber, to render the House in every
respect equal to any in the country. He there
fore trusts that a generous public will renew and
continue the liberal patronage heretofore entended
to this House, while under the care of its former
proprietress, Mrs. Borden, who gained for it a
celebrity mrou,noui luccnuic union.
Ill n-
H. K NIXON.
Aog. 18.
67-1 y.
SOAP AND CANDLES.
THE subscribers beg leave respectfully to call
Soap and Candlcv manufactured In Wilmington,
N. by Mea4t. Coaiin A G afford, tarn pic a of
which can bo scett at our offiea, No. 2, Water at.,
where we keep coBatantly ea hand large rappliea
low for cash.
April 26.
19
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOSEPH WILKINSON,
UPHOLSTKR & PAPER HANGER,
KEEl'S ON HAND AND MADE TO ORDER,
Mattresses, Faillicr Beds, Window Curtains
and Fixtures.
All work in the above line done at shortest No
tice. Wilmington, N. C, Market St.
Jan. 19, 18SG. 1.
J. C. LATTA,
COMMISSION MERCHANT f- GENERAL
AGENT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Oct. 1,1855. 85-ly-c.
TEAS ! TEAS!!
WE have just received an assortment of the
best Teas ever ollered In this market. Try
our $1,00 Imperhil, it is of an extra quality and
flavor. Our S1.0U Black Tea is of a rosy flavor,
nd cannot fall u suit the most fastidious. We
have also a beautiful Black Tea at 0 cents per
lb., also, 371 cents per lb.; cholse Teas in caddies
at wholesale prices warranted good, at the Ori
ginal Grocet. GEO. MYERS.
March 20. 2.
T. C. & B. G. W0RTI1,
COMMISSION 1ND FORWARDING MERTII.W'TS,
WILMING TON, N. C.
Jan 17, 1855, 125-c
JASrn. CIIADBOURN & CO.,
Genera! Commission Merchants,
WII-M1NGTON, nr. V.
Jas. H . Cm ADiouan. Geo. Chadboob.
Jan. 1, 1356. 123.
HENRY NUTT,
FACTOR AND FOIUVARDINli AGENT,
Willgitt hit personal attention lo business entrust'
ed Is his cart.
Sept. 8, 1855. 75 ly-c.
GEORGE MYERS,
WHOLESALE AND RCTAIL GROCER
Keeps constantly on hand, Wines. Teas, Liquors,
Provisions, Wood and Willow l!ar, Fruit,
Confectionaries,&c. South Front street.
VII,MINtiTO.T, N.C.
Nov. 13, 1853. 109.
GEORGE HOUSTON,
PEALER IX
Groceries, Provisions, and Naval Stores ;
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
VESSEL AND FORWARDING AGENT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Auj. 2. CO-tf
U. DOLLNER. O. POTTtR.jr. J. CAMECIDEN.
DOLLNER, POTTER & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
NEW YORK,
' April30, 1855. 20-Iy.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER,
USD DKALRH IN
LIQUORS, WINES ALE PORTER, f c.
So. 3,(iranite How, front Street,
WILMINGTON. N.C.
Feb. 17th, IPSO.
140-tf.
ADAMS, BROTHER & CO.,
C O M M I S S I O N M E R C II A NTS,
WILMINGTON. N. C.
July 28.
58
IAS. F. GILLESPIE. GEO. 8 GILLESTIE.
jami:s v. GiM.ri'in a. ;..
PRODUCE AND FORWARDING
AGENTS.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Paiticularattemion paid to the receipts and Salcof
Naval Store; Timber, Lumber, Corn, Uucon, Cot
ton, S-e., f-e.
March 30, IS:5. 6.
D. CASHWELL,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Sept. 30. B4-tf
CO (II RAN & RUSSELL.
(SCnCESSOIiS.TO THOS. ALIBONK.CO.)
General Commission Jlerclianls,
No 32, North Whartes, intl 63 North Water Sis,
I'llll.ADKI.lMIIA.
I. HAlVtTCOCHIAH,
W. B. BDdSELl.
Libcril cash advances made on consignments.
July 30ih, 1353. 53-tf.
HOOPER, DEARBORN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
WILMINGTON. N. C.
OEO. HOOPER.
July 23.
1. L DBARSOBW.
WM. L. IIOOFIR.
53-tf
JOHN A. STANLY,
COMMISSION ME R C if a N Tt
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Oct. 6th, 1855. 63.
T. C. WORTH,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Jan. 8. I2G tf.
CIGARS! CIGARS! !
JUST RF.CF.IVED, 50,000 choice Havana Ci
gars, for sal..- by C.4D. lUl'BK,
Wholesale Druggists, 45 iMarket st.
Oct. 13. , 91.
TROSrECTUS OF THE
PLYMOUTH BANNER.
TIIK subscribers having purchamd the "Villa
ger'' establishment, will commence publishing
a weekly Newspaper of the above lit lr, about the
middle of January, 1856.
Our paper will be "independent in all things,
and neutral in nothing," giving fcll parties and
creeds a respectful hearing. It will be devoted lo
tin interests of IMmouih, North Carotins, snd
the South to the cause of Kducation, Ajricnl
ture. Internal Improvements, and the development
of the resources of the State.
We will do all in our p wer to make our paper
interesting to the general rader, a well as tothe
business man. Proper attention will be given Ihe
Marine List and Price Current. In thort, we will
try to make he " Banner a neat paper, and a
companior. to all classes, from the Parlor to the
Counting Room, and one worthy the support of
those fivoring ns with their patron;e.
TERMS.
- 1 copy in advance $2 per annnm
1 copy at the end of six months, tl 50.
1 copy st the end of the Vr 3-
C. O. DA VKNPORT, F.ditors and
C. H. KELLY, J Proprietors.
Jan. 12. 128 31
CRACKEES, CRACKERS.
BBLS. Sugar, Sods snd Butter Crackers,
-CO 15 boies " "
In store and for sale by
ZF.NO H. GREENE,
May 13. No. 1. Market atreet.
W M. L. S7TOW NSHEND,
WHOLESALE & RETALE GROCER
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.
No. SO Market Street,
WILMINGTON, X. C.
May 24. 90.
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
DR. JOHNSTON,
THE founder of this Celebrated Insiliutlon rf.
Kr. the most certain, Speedy and only tlltttu
al remedy fn the world tor
SECRET DISEASES.
Gleets, Strictures, Seminal Weaknc.t, Pains In
the Loins, Constitutional Debility, Impotcncy,
Weakness of the Hack and Limbs, AMeciions of
the kidneys, Pslpltstionol the Heart, Lysepla(
Nervous Irrilabk ity, Dlsesse of the Head, Throat
Nose or Skin i those serious snd melanc holy disor
ders s rising from the destructive habits of Youth
which destroy both body snd mind, llioss stent
and aolitarypracticrs more fatal lo their victims
than tho oong of the Syrens to the mariners of
Ulysses, blighting their most brilliant hopes or an
ticipations, rendering marring, 4c., impossible.
YUUNU mi:n,
Especially, who have become the victims of Solia'
ry Ttce, that dreadful and destructive hsblt which
annually sweeps to an untimely grave thousands at
young men of the mutt exalted talents and brilliant
intellect, who might otherwise hava entranced lis-'
tantna Senates with the thunders of eloouenrn, of
waked to ecatacy the living lyre, may call wliff ful,
confidence.
M ARMAGH.
MarrUd persons, or Young Men, eonfemplaling
marriace, beirttf awareof Physical Weakness, Or
ganic Debility, Deformities, cVc, should immedi
ately consult Dr. J., and be restored to perfect
health. r
who places himself undertliecnreof Dr. Jol.n'
ston may religiously confids in his honor as a rti
tl man.snd confidently rely upon hitikltl ass i hv
sician. '
Ds. JoHBSTOM Is the only regularly Educated
Physician advertising to cure Private Complaints.
His remedies and treatment are entirely unknown
toall others. Prepared from a life spent In the
Great Hospitals of Europe and the First In this
Country, viz i England, France,! the lllotklry ol
Philadelphia, f-c, and more extrnslve practice
than any other phyxician in the world. His msn y
wondrrlul cures snd most Important Surplral Op
erations is a sufficient gusrontee to the afflicted.
Those vho vish lo bt sjietdily and effectually rtlier
ed. should shun the numerous trifling impostcrs. who
only ruin their health, and apply to him.
A CUKE WARRANTED UK NO CHARGE.
No Mercury or NaiiKfuun IJmgt 6'W.
i OFFICE, io. 7, SOUTH FREDERICK St.,
left hand side going from liultiinore street, a f w
doors from the corner. Fsil not lo observe hl
name and number, for ignorant trifling Importer,
attrncfed by the reputution of Dr. Juhmton, luia
near.
DR. JOHNSTON. i
Memberof the Royal College of Surgeons London
graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges of
the United States, and' the greater part ot whoso
life liss been spent In the llo.plials of London, Psr
ls, Philadelphia. snd else where, has eflectrd some
of the inosiasionUhlng cures thai were ever kndw ru
Many troubled with ringing in the t ars snd head
v-hcnasleep, great nervuuKnsrs, being alarmed i
sudden sounds, snd bunhfutnra, with frequent
blushing, attended sometimes with dirangcinint of
mind, were cured Immcdinti'ly.
J A CERTAIN DISEASE. !
When the ml.guldud and imprudent votary of
plcnsure finds ha hat imbibed the seeds of ,hiS
painful disease, it too often happens that an !i-llin-ed
acnae of shams, or dread of discovery, deters
him fiom applying lo those who, Irom education
and re.pet lability, run alone befriend him, delay
ing till the constitutional symptoms of this horrid
dikease muke their appearance, tm h sa ulcerated
aore thront. di.eascd nose, noc'turol poina in the
head and limbs, dimness of sifhl. deulness, nodi
on the shin bones and arms, blotches on Ihe hrud,
face und extremities, progressing with fillidul ra
pidlty, till at lust tho pniate of the mouth .or tho
bone of the nose (all in. and the victim of thin
awful nHseste becomes a horrid object of commit
st radon, till death put a period lo his dreadful suf
ferings, by tending him lo "tlist bourne from
whence no traveller returns. To such therelore,
Dr. John ton pledget himself lo preicrve the most
inviolable tecrr.y and, from his cxlcn.lve prac
tice in Ihe first Hospitals of Europe and A im-iica,
he con confich nil v recommend a safe and sperdy
cure to the unlortuna'e victim of this horrid' di.
casc. i It Is a melancholy fact, that thousundt fall
victims to this dreadful complaint, owing lo Ihe un'
tkilfuWss ol ignorant pretenders, who, by the una
of tha deadly poison, mercury, irnln the con.fliu
tion, and cither send the unfortunate mlli rer 10 an
untimely grave, or else make (he residue of life ml.
crable. i TAKF. PARTICULAR NO TIC:.
Dr. J.aJdresnesallihose who haveinjorcd thenv
telvet by private and improper indulKncct.
Tin e ore some of the sad snd m lariel oly rf'
feus, produced by eaily hubltt of youth, vlt i
Weakness of the Hack snd Limbs, Paina In tint
Head, Dimness of Sight. Lost of Munculsr I'uw
er, Pnlpiuilon of the Heart, Dytprp.y. IVvrvous
Irritability Derncrnicnt of ll.S Dicilve Func
tions, Gjncral Debility, Symptoms of Coniump
t ion, 4 c.
Mentally The fesrful efH t Is on the mind sro
much lo be dreaded Lost of Memory, Confusion
of Ideas, Depression of Spirits. Evil Foreboding..
Avrrrionof Society, Self DimriiM, Love of Soli'
lude. Timidity, dec. .sre some of jlheevlls prod nerd.
Thousands of pertont of sllnget, can now judgo
what it the caure of thi ir declining health. I.o.
Ing their vigor, becoming weak, pale and emariu
tcd,hav" a aingular appearance about the eye,
cough and symptoms of consumption.
DR. JOHNSTONS INVIGORATING REM E
DY FOR ORGANIC WEAKNESS.
By tliit great and Important rtmedy wetknc.s of
the organs are speedily eured snd full viger restored.
Thousands of ine most Nervous snd Debilitated
Individuals who hud lot! all hope, have been imme
diately relieved. All Impediment, to MAKKIAfiK
Physical or MentalDitqutlificaliont, Nervous Jr.
ritabilitv Tremblings snd Weskne.s, or eihsu.tlon
of the most fcarfal kind, speedily cured by Dr
Johnston. i
j Young men who have Injiftci iliemnltet by
certain practice indulged in wlien alone a habit
frequently lenrned from evil companions, or at
school, the elleciai'f w hich are nightly felt, even
hen asleep, and if not cured, renders marriugn
irnpot.iblcar.ddeifroytboih mind and body, should
apply Immediately.
; What a pity that younj? man, the hope of his
icountry, and ihe darling of his parentt, should be
snatr tied from oil protpecta a nd enjoyments of life,
by the consequences of deviating from the psih f
nsturr, snd indulging In a certain scent hublt.
Such persons, before ennlemplmiing
MARRIAGE.
Should retire! that s sound mind s.id body ore iht
mott necettary requlnitis to promote connubi.il
happine.a, Indr-d, without these, the journey
through life become, a vetrj pup rimtgei I tie pros
pect hourly darkens to the view ; the mind becomes
shadowed with despair and filled with the melan
choly refleelion thai ihe htppinett of another be
come blighted with ou r own.
OFFICC NO. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK-ST.,
IUltimoos, M.
All Hurglral Operations I'eilormed.
N. B' Let no false delicacy prevent yon, but
apply Immediately either per. onslly or b) letter.
Skin Dloea.es Ppeetllly Cured.
TO STRANGERS.
Ttie many thousinds cured ttihln IntlllDiIon with
in the latt ten years, snd the. numerous Impor
tant Surgical Operations performed by Dr. J., wit
nessed by the Reporters of the papers, and many
other persona notices of w hlch have appeare d i?.!n
and again before the public, be.ide his H.ndtno?
as a rntletnsn of character and responsibility, is
sufficient gnarantee lo the arTllered.
TAKE NOTICE.
It it with the rreatr-t rlnrtnr thru Pr. .JOTITvHTOV
Irmiti bis erd to appear U f,,r. ir. pulille. Art mint It
unprofVMlofml for a fbyeln to drrti., but nnW hit
l(d no, th .fflictr.l, illy .trminier., could fi"l fl l
full Into the h.nd. of ilia mny lmpn1fit snd niilmni.i!
InifMwurr. with Inns movable Valawi H mm or embli-d
QujM-k.hoiMt, .mxrnnnir llx-M larva elllas, ropying Ilr.
.loav ma' adrertiMm-nr. nr ulirlttn( themaplvaa .
ib.U:lBn, llllt-ri ! mllr.w ln(nl follow, loo lr In
work at UiHr original trada, with em too Ideao lynd
tli. brata, who. (or lha ptirpoae of Kutlcine i4 Iwrtv
trtff. carry oa sva or alx ornca. nnrW a. many dirT.ei.t
Kal Kainoa, an thai I), sffllrtixt fHrantfer, ec In
one, la sura to luml.iu heaiPofiK Into tha oilier Ivikh tut
Qaaeka wllh mirmmu lytne rert fle.le of .re.t mi,i a.
tontfehlnc vnraa frnm porwr not t' La f.mnd, a lin ki
Job taking; larva IwrtlW of I.ico.ie. W.T.a anH otkrr
packara nf tllby an4 wortbleaa e.n.p-'aurt". runnliio'y
proparod to irafoae upon tli anfortnt and en.a.rwt
liilt. Trifling month after month, or aa Inn. a. ttiniail
oat fee ran ha obtained, an1. In ilaoralr, l-aa you Will
reined ttaaith, to aiirh over your railing dlarrntn"nrr't'
It la this motive that lnl'n-r Dr. J. ta a-ti.ril . ma
t lLovt Ci eras rnr. To lhnm srt'aiii-i with hla
rarratation. ha iin m. il neeary t v Ih.t hi. erfcn .
tiala ar diptoen". alimr. har tn h' ofrVe
NO l.kJrrtUS KECK IV ED VXr.EHM rOfiTTAin
and oonlalnlrw a funp lo l- aI for tl np'.y. I rr
eone writln -lion 1.1 .lata Ag and arud thai poitloa wi
advartlarmaRt drwribing n r'cnie..
Jtn.8, l. , 131 ly e