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I Y VOLUME XI NUMBER 88. WILMINGTON, N. C., THURSDAY! MORNING, OCTOBER 9, 1856. WHOLE NUMBER 1333 !!!!U 1 ,, . MISCELtANY. THE LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP FLORIDA Scenes ot Board during the Slorm Strvg- trles of a Lady for ike Safety of her Chil- dren. The following exciting account of the boe disaster is contained in a letter ad dressed by a lady passenger to her sister : Apacacbicola, (Fla.) Sept. 5,1856. Mr Dear Sister: I know that you have already been advised of the loss of the un fortunate steamship Florida; and, a you were aware tht 1 intended returning home on her, 1 feet that you are anxious to learn all the particulars of my very narrow! es cape from a. watery grave. 1 took passage on the Florida at Pensa ola, Thursday, August 28, at 9 A. M. 1 -was accompanied to the boat by a large party of ladies to see me embark and to wish me a God speed. The weather was pleasant during the earlier pari of the day, but grew cloudy towards night, and the sea became very rough, increasing as the night advanced. The next morning I a Woke very early, and was so happy to think; 1 would be very soon with my darling hu3b ind. I looked out from my window and saw land 1 jumped up and dressed', myself ami chil dren hurriedly, thinking the ship would be in by the time I could be prepared for meet ing my darling. Weni on deck to see if Apalachicula was not in s ght, when 1 was told that the ship had been put buck, nnd was then entering St. Joseph's Day This was a sad disappointment to me, but I was better satisfied when the captain told me he was forced to put the ship back because the sea was too high to cross the bar at Cape St. Bias. The weather was pleasant during this day, and I was anx ious that the captain should go on ; but the -ship remained at anchor all that day. On Saturday, when I awoke, I felt quite certain that we were again on our way, and wus surprised when 1 learned that the wind was fast increasing into a gale, land that the engines were working in order to prevent the vessel from going ashore, j The wind continued to increase all ithat day, and the cabin now became quite wet from the beating in of the rain and spray from the sea, and soori there was not a dry place for me to remain in. The cap Uiin advised me to lake (he bridal chamber, which I did, and soon got my two little darlings to sleep, and then tried to seek -ome rest, br.t not to sleep. The wind con tinuing to increase, I now became much rfrightened and begged some one to remain with me. All the passengers went down stairs, and I remained in my state-room as long as I could, and tried to be calm and composed. The wind jwas uow blowing -a terrible gale, and it seemed each blast was vieing to out do the last. Oh, it was awful 1 I was told by every one who came where I was that there jwould be a change Tin the weather at 12 o'clock for the better -or for the worse ; they said it could not be much worse than it wns then. Oh, dear sister, you know nothing of the horrors of T-a storm at sea. There j 1 remained in my jroom, praying (o my God to spare me and my two little darlings.) 1 heard a crash, looked out of my door, land saw that half -of the upper cabin was swept off. I then rushed down stairs with my little boy in 4iiy arms, threw him ta1 some one, and ran back for my dear little Pallia. My servant much to her credit, rushed out after me with her. 1 seized my child and ran down, 13y this time the remaining part of the cab in was torn off There! were in all forty persons on board. I was just about to des pair, when I saw a gentleman with whom t was unacquainted, but there was some thing in his face and chivalrous bearing that gave me confidence m him. I applied to him and begged he Would try and, save my little Pattie He said, MMudm, I give your my word of honor! that I will do all that 1 can to save yourself and little; girl My health is very badjbut 1 will do all in my power. 1 ne snip on her side that it was 1 was now so mucn impossible .to stand without holding on to vkvUchl now broke out. something. I 1 he This added ter- ror to the scene, for wej could then, realize how terrible whi our situation. There we sat awaiting our doom, 1 clinging to my darling boy and begging my God to spare us. Ob, my dear sister, then came a sight I never can forget. Th whole side of the cabin in which I was gave way. The an gry waves rushed in and came near be ing washed off. My dear and noble friend his name is CoL Winchester, of Virginia) till held my little girl and sought to give me all the encouragement be could, j But na hope was now left us. li was to get into the state-room that still remained. We succeeded in reaching it. There was in this room, besides myself, children and servant, CoL Winchester and a Swedish woman. I put my two children in the fcertb, and it was ali i could do td hold them in, the ship was so much on her side. I sow clung to the window. It was so 3ark I. could not see any thing but .the sparkle of tha sea water. As soon as the Colonel got out ha found a rope and gave it to me to hold on to, and to which I clung from twelve o'clock until six next morning, while every wave that came would j wash over me ; and, what was worse than all. the broken timber from the cabin was strik ing agaiost, bruising, and cutting me. I held to the rope, which was attached to the crain. My servant and the Swedish woman were also then, holding to the rope. The Colonel stayed by me some time, and told me what 1 must do, and urged me not to hold too tight ; I would not be able to bold on long if I did ; that 1 must tighten my grasp before and f relax it after each wave would come. I am now going to tell you something which will make you blood run cold : In the midst of all my danger I heard a man cry out, " 1 ake this child or I will j throw it overboard : I can't save myself, much lessitr v"-.; j i , Oh, my darling sister, can you imagine my feelings? The thought of that speech makes me shudder a I write. The Col- onel risked his life again by letting go of the rope, and went after the man wbs held Pattie. The Colonel told him "he would cut his throat if he threw the child over." That was all I heard. I shut my eyes, and did not open them all night I thought both my little darlings were thrown over board. Now, the Colonel could not get back to me; the water would have wash ed him off had he at:empted it. There I was left, hanging on to the side of the ship, with no one by me but my servant. Oh it is impossible for m to describe the ter rors of that night. There I clung to the rope, thinking every one was dro ned, and that every wave would weep me away. Then a large pieoe of timber struck me several times, and stunnei me so that 1 forirot where I was, and I let go my hold,but fortunately caught hold of the rope again before the next wave struck me. It came very near dragging me off. ""Then some one crieJ out,We are going to seal we are turning the point f My first impulse was to jump overboard. I wanted to die and be washed ashore rather than be drown ed in the Gulf and never have my body found. It whs a long time before I thought 1 could give my darling husband up. I wan ted to see him once more. Then I thoiflfht of my little darlings as dead ; that was Flit reason 1 did not op n my eyes I was so much afraid I would see them floilinr in the water; that was a sight I wished to lie without seeing. I had not heard a word trom any one since the man said we were going out to sea, until about six o' clock in the morning, when I felt a han I on my head. It made me shudder, for it felt like the hand of death, it was so cold A voice said, '"Oh, my God f- she is deadl" I had my eyes closed, but said, "No, I am not." Some one then said to me, " Hold on, we are ashore ; look up and see the trees!" I opened my eyes and .tried to look at the trees, but my thoughts were with my two little darlings thai I supposed were then floating in the water. I was then (aken where my sweet little Pattie was. The Colonel had got a color ed man to take her from that brute who said he would throw her overboard. . The colored man held her all nighi, having her wrapped up in a blanket She did not cry, but said, "please let me go and see my darling mamma." He said he felt awful, as he never expected she would see me again. I am now safe with my husband, and the gallant Colonel is wi'h us. Your affectionate sister, - E. J. S. From, the Ashboro' Bulletin , Oct. L TRIAL AND CONVICTION OF A. HOOKEll, For the killing of John Chavis, in August last Sentenced to be Hung on the 2aA of November next Intense excitement on the rendi'ion of the Verdict Petition to the Governor for a Reprieve, signed by the Court, the Jury that sat on the case, the Grand Jury, Members of the Bar, Officers of the Court, and the whale body of Spec tators. Alex. Hooker, a young white man of this county, aged 22, of sober, industrious hab its and previous good character, was put upon trial iriday of Septea.ber Superior Court for Randolph county, Judge Person presiding, charged with the killing by a ball fired from a rifle, John Chavis, also of this county, in August last. No murder having been perpetrated in the county for many year3 past, and the circumstances attending the present occurrence being of an extraordinary character, the court house was thronged at an early hour of the day, long before the trial began, to witness the proceedings And hear the counsel. At 3 o'clock ihe prisoner was brought into court and took his place in the prisoner's box. when the Court forthwith ordered the em panelling of a jury. His peers were cho sen pretty geneially as ihey were present ed, the prisoner objecting io very few, and the twelve jurors who were to pronounce upon his guilt or innocence were soon sea led in ihe jury box The te. timony on which the case w.as to rest for his conviction, was his own con fession at the lime be came and surrend ered himself into the hands of sheriff Steed, immediately after ihe tragedy. The fol lowing is the cause which impelled Hook er to take the life of Chavis the seduc tion of his sister by the deceased. Chavis was a married man (said to be of mixed blood,) having a white wife from whom he was separated, she living in the neigh borhood. A while previous to his death, he had induced the sister of Hooker to elope with him, when she was pursued and brought back to her home. Chavis also returned, and was known to have often met with ber clandestinely afterward, though admonished by Hooker to desist in his criminal and improper conduct, the tenden cy of which was to destroy the peace of a brother's mind, and a parent's happiness This be regarded not, and became more audacious a villain than ever, and boasted defiance to a brother's protecting arm. There is a oint beyond which patience ceases to be considered a virtue, with holy beings as with men, and we do not won der that Alex. Hooker arrived at it long ere he slew John Chavis. The following is the statement which Hooker made to the Sheriff and others when, after the killing he came volun tarily and surrendered himself into cus tody : That he discovered Chavis lurking in the woods on his premises and knowing bis object, having in his bands a loaded rifle, he dropped it to arm's length, and without an aim fired in the direction which deceased was at the time running the ball striking a limb of a tree five feet out of range, glanced and penetrated the occiput of the head causing instant death That he bad at other times, in a similar manner fired at deceased to alarm him away, when seen prowling on his premises, without the intention of taking life, and that he bad no intention to kill him at the time he last fired on him, but bis object was to fnghten him away. I ) - ' For some reason or other to as unknown, no one pleaded for nor against the prison er, and the case went to the jury who, without retiring, rendered their verdict guilty of Murder! And immediately thereafter, the Court pronounced sentence of death, and ordered the risoner to bo hanged on the 28th day of November next. We barely need state that thii verdict when it was rendered astounded and grie ved all who were present, and produced intense feelings of sympathy for the unfor tunate Hooker, who h-ard his sentence with composure and calm resignation. A petition to the Governor of the State was immediately drawn up by counsel for a re prieve, which was signed by the Court, the jury, grand jury, members of the Bar, officers of the Court, and the . spectators present, to be circulated for other signa tures. SUNSHINE OF MATRIMONY. Ilis tolty f6t girls to expect to bo hap py without marriage ; every woman was made for a mother ; consequently children are as necessary to their peace of Mind, as health is. If you wish to behold melancholy and indigestion, look at an old maid ; it yon would take a peep at sunshine, look in the face of a young- mother. "Now, I wont stand th at," replies my aunt. "I'm an old mud myself, and I'm n iilier melan choly nor indigestible. My pi-ce ol mind I'm going to give yon in a luinut ; I never would touch a baby, during my existence, except with a pair of tongs. "Young mothers and sunshine, iudeed! why, they are worn to fiddle strings before they are five-and twenty. V lien an old lover steps in, he thinks he sees his grandmother, instead of the dear little Mary who used to make him feel as if he should c;rawi out of the toes of his boots. Yes, my mind is quite made up about matrimony. Out, as to babies (sometimes I think, and then again I don't know,) on the wholV believe I cousider' em a decided humbug. It's a one sided partnership, this marriage : the wife casts up all the accounts. -The husband geis up in the morning, and pags his devoirs to the looking glass, curls his fiine head of hair, puts on au immaculate shirt bosom, ties an excru ciating cravat, sprinkles his handker chief with cologne, stows away a French roll, and egg, and a cup of cof fee, gets into an omnibus, looks slan- tendicular at the pretty gills, and makes love between the pauses of busi ness in the afternoon. The wife must hermetically seal the windows, and shut out the fresh air (because the baby had the snuffles in the night,) and sits down, gasping, at the table, more dead than alive, to finish her breaktast. Tommy spils a cup of hot coffee down m ; Juliana has torn oft the of her school bonnet: James strings wants his geography covered: Eliza can't find her satchel; the butcher wnnts to know if she d like a joint of mutton; the milkman wants his money; the ice man wants to speak to her just a min ute; the baby swallows a pin ; the hus band sends ihe boy from the store to say his partner will dine with him; the cook leaves all flying to go to her sister's dead baby's wake; and the husband's thin coat must be ironed before noon. Sun shine and young mothers ! Where's my smelling bottle V MULLETS! MULLETS! ! Of VI BBLS. new and large aize, just received ZkJXJ and for sale by ZENO H. GRKENE. aep. 20, N C C Advocate copy. 80 JUST RECEIVED BY G. R. FRENCH, AFRF.SH supply of PER RY DAVIS' VEGE TABI.K PAIN KILLER, in entire New Dbcss To be sure that yu get the genuine Med icine, inquire for the New Dress with two fine en graved steel label on each bottle. April 19. 15-tf. : DRIED FRUIT. I tt&t& LBS, Apples an i Peaches, on hand and I I It T for sale by April 10. T. C. & B. G. WORTH. LIME, HAIR, PLASTER & CEMENT. CONSTANTLY" on hand. and for sale by GEOIIGK HOUSTON. ICE. ICE, ICE. THE Wilmington lee House will be open far de livery of ICR from sunrise to sunset, except on Sanday, when it will be closed at 9 o'clock la the morning - Price One ceal per poand for quantities of three pounds and over. Term cash. In all eases; without exception. Tickets eaa be procured by auch as desire them. Ice furnished to the aick poor, free of charge when by direction from physicians or visiting com mittees. April 19. 15 tf TOE ST. NICHOLAS HIT. WE HAVE RECEIVED BY EXPRESS the geeuine Hat and ean warrant them the finest quality of that grade of good. Gentlemen ean auil themselves, as we have all heights, size. Ac pleaae callaad see, under the Carolina Hotel. GILES ot HAWES. Sept. 30, 185. 81 if- NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Orrica W i tat i Heron dt Wblboh, R.R. Co., Wilmington, N. C, Sept. 29, 1856. ON and after Wednesday. Oct. 1st., ail receipt, for property to be transported by the Company must be made in duplicate, and on forms fixed by the Company. Authorised blanks can be had at the printing offices in town. S. L. K KMONT, 1 Eng. A Sup. aept. 30, 86-84 GIFT BOOKS. A RICH LOT OP NEW BOOKS, boand In Tarkey Morrocco, Papier Mac hie, etc.. em bracing Floral Offering; Freemason' Annual; Passion Flower; Memory's Gift; Phikspenat Atlantic Souvenir; American Scenery; Book of Beamy; Winter Wreath Gem of the Season ; The Moss Rose; Tokeri,4c Also, juvenile Annuals just published:. Now opening and for sale at ept.30,'56. S.wrWHITAKER'S. RATES OF PILOTAGE. JUST primed and for al at Tie Commercial Office, ih E.aiea of Pilotage for the Bar aad River. 33-if. THE rtti-WEEKLY COMMERCIAL la published every Tosbday, Thcs.dav and Satcsdat at S5 per annum, payable in all cases in advance. BV THOMAS LORING Editob andPaoraia tob, - ' Corner Front and Market Streets, WILMIMOTON, N. C. It VTES OF ADVERTISING. 1 sqr. 1 insertion g( 60 I I sqr. 2 months, 1 2 75 I " 3 1 " 3 1 00 I 1 " 6 " 1 1 month. 2 60 1 ' 12 4 00 5 CO 8 00 12 00 Ten lines or less make a square. If an adver tisement exceeds ten lines, the pi ice will be in proportion. All advertisements are payable at the time of their insertion. Contracts with yearly advertisers, will be made on the most liberal terms. No transfer of contracts for yearly advertising will be permitted. Should circu.iistancea render a change in business, or an unexpected removal necessary, charge according- to the published terma will be at the option of the contractor, for the time he haa advertised. The privilege of Annual Advertisers is stricilt limited to theirown immediate bnstnesa; and all advertisements for the benefit of other peraona, as well as all advertiaemnts notiminetfiately 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 rates. No Advertisements is included in the con -ran for the sale or rent nf houses or lands in town r rountry. or for the sale or hire of negroes, wheth er the properly is owned by h" advertiser or bv other persons Thesp ar excluded by the term "immediate buinet " i All i ttreriisatnent inserted : in the tri-weckh Commercial are entitled to one iesertion in the Weekly frre of chares. j JOB, CARD ATVI FAUfY PRINTING, RXEfBTED H SUPERIOR STYLE. t;rcvrs for tiik commercial. Nbw Vobk Mersrs. Dollnbb &. Potteb. Boston Cm ablb8 Smith, 6, Central Wharf Philadelphia H. F.. Cohen; Baltimore Wt. H.PcAKEund Wm. Thomson OUR MOTTO IS ' TO PLEASE" AT THE j Wilmington saddle. Harness, and Trunk Manufactory. ' P H K subscriber respectiully i n form t :i ep ublic i- that he has recently received additions to his took ol Saddle and Harness Maunling,&c., the latest and mom improved style, andis t onstanly manufacturing, at hiss tore on market street .every description of article-in the above line. From his experience in the business, he feels confident that hewill beatfleto giveonlirtsatiafactlontoallwho mayfavor him with a call. He has now on hand, and willconstaittly keeo a larjteassortmen tof Coach, dig and StUtey Ilamest, Moody's Saddles, Bridles, Whips, tf-c, Gentlemen's SudMes, Whips Spurs. de. I 4E"ta!Ief which he will warrant to be offers lithe beat materials and workmanship. 5 He has also a large assortment of Trunks, Valises, Saddle and Carpet Bags, Satchels, Faiit-y Trunks, dec, and all other ar ticles usually kept in auch establishments, all of which he oner low for CASH, or onshortcredit to prompt customers. Saddles, Harness,Trunks,Redical Bags, &e. Ac. made to order. Inaddition tothe above the subscriberalways kecpson hand a targesupply of String leather, and has now, and will keip through the season a good assortment of Fly Nt-tts. All are Invited to call and examine my Goods, whetherin warrtor not, asl takepleasureinshaw ing my assortment to all who may favor me with a call. Harnesr andCoach Trimmings sold at a fair price to peraona buying to manufacture. Also, Whips at wholesale. : Allkindsof Riding Vehicles bough t r. . old on commissions. JOHN J. CONOLRY. Feb. 7. 1656. 138 THE NOKTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE LNSUKAACECOiUP'l, RALEIGH, N. C. THE aboveCompany hrabeen inoperationsinoe the lstof April, 1 848, under the directionof the following Officers, vis : Or.Charics K.Jonhson, President, Win. Haywood, Vice President John O. Williams, Secretary, Wm. H. Jones, Treasurer. Pcrrin Btisbee, Attorney, : ; ur.unaries h. joitnson. Dr. Wm.H.McKee, Dr. It.B. Haywood, Medical Boax-d of Consultation. J. Hersman, General Aeent This Company has received a charter giving ad vantages tothe insured overany other Company. The 5th Section gives the Husband the privilege to insure his own life for the sole use of his Wife and Children, free from any clalmsof the representa tives of the husband or any of his creditors. Organized on purely mutual principles, the life membersjtaruclpatein the whole ot the profits which areieclared annually Besides, th--- applicant foi life, when the annual premium is over30 may pa) one half in a Note. All claims for insurance against the Company will oepald within ninety daysafterproof of the death of the party isfurnished. Slaves sre insured forone or five years, at rates which will enable ail Slaveholders to secure thi class of properity against the uncertainty of life. Slave insurance presents a new and interestin. feature in the history of North Caroline. which will prove very important to the Southern States. The last four months operation fthis Company shows s veryl arge amount of business more than the Oirectors expected to do the first year having already tasued more than iOO Policies. Dr. Wm. VV. Habbiss. Medical Examiner, and Agent. Wilmington, N. C. : Alftammdnica'lonaonbusinessof IheCorapany should be addrcswH to JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Sec'y. Rateieh. June 8. 1855. JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY. rXf BOXF.S Adamantine: Candles, JJ 20 and 40 lb. boxes Jlnt quality, cheap, 1 bbl. extra Salmon, Codfish for retail, 6 bbls. extra No. I Mackerel, NewCheeae, Butter, Beef Tongues and Smo ked Beef. Low for cash. GF.O. MVEUS. June 28. ! 11 and 13 Front st. COFFEE, COFFEE. A "k BAGS assorted grades, Rio Coffee, just to )J hand, per schr. Sam Bol on for sale in lots to suit by T. C. p B. U. WORTH Aug. 5 60 SALT. SALT. 500 Sscks Ground A lain Salt in lots to suit. For sale bv ZENO H. GREENF. Sept. 13, 1856. 77. J. LOEB'S COAL YARD. OPENED to day with the best quality of ted Sept. 13, 1856. 77. DISSOLUTION. THE Copartnership of Bryan fc Oldham, was terminated ea the 26th Aug. laat, by the death of the senior partner sept. o. 74 THE aaderstgned have this day entered into Copartnership tor the transaction ef a General Commission, Grain and Flour bust noes, nnder the name of Stokley A Oldham. JAMES S TO at LET. ALEX. OLDHAM. 74 FOR SALE. Q7C Aerea Piite Land, situated immediately O J upon Wilariagtna snd WeJdoa R R, fear to five miles front Depot at Wilmington. fCf Acre of Rica or Meadow Land, sitasted wU between Force Pat and Thorn bury ; 11 of which is fin Swamp Land.' Far terms, Ac- an ply to s i 9f . CRONLT. OcuM, 1SSS, 1 97 .tf , CANDY. BOXES Assorted fresh Candv; just receiv ed at GEO. M VERS. 50 June 3. 34. MACKERELS. 2 T barrels No 2 Mackerels J10 half Do Do a superior article also 10 half Barrels No 1 Mackerels for sale, to arrive by GEORGE M VERS. Aug. 22. :856 68 AUGUST 8TB1 RECEIVED THIS MORNING ; Peterson's Lady's National Magazine : September. - Hunt's Merchants' Msgazine: August. Merry's Museum : " Little's Living Age No 638; " The Mother's Magazine: " I.ateet Numbers of the Srientifie American; Ballou's Pictorial Flag of Our Union ; Saturday Evening Post ; Spiritual Telegraph ; New Vork Herald; Baltimore Sun; ankee Notions; Van kee Doodle ; Tho School-Fellow ; Harper; Put nam; Knickerbocker; Godeyr Graham; Har pers's Story Books ; Bailee's Monthly. Ac, 4c; o hand at S. W. WH1TAKEBS. Aug. 8, 1856. 62. RICE, RICE. For sale by C. & B. G. WORTH. 25, CASKS, just in. April 10. T. WEST GREEN NURSERIES. 0 C( lO ACCLIMATED sJU,UIHI FRUIT TREES, a choice article, will he "Hered for sale THI.S FALL at the WEST GREEN NURSE RIES, Girilford County, N. C, formerly known as New Boston. Address ihe Proprietors at Greensboro'. WESTBllOOKS M EN D EN HALL. N.B S. W UoseaTs.of Wilmington, will re ceive and forward orders.. Aug. 30 -71-6m-c 25 DOLLARS REWARD! Jl RAN A WAV from the subscriber, his ser J vant JIM SHAW, a young dark mulatto, of J&L 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 rewird will be paid to any one will de liver him to me, or secure him in sny jail. JAMES F. McREE. May 6. 22-tf JUST RECEIVED. 20 BUSHELS sale at beautiful White Beans. For GEO. MYERS'. 28 May 20. OrrrcE Wil. & Mam. Rail Road, ) Wilmington, Dec. 13th, 1655. S NOTICE is hereby given that all Freight trans, ported by this Road will be at theenttre risk of the owner, irom the moment it is unladen from the Cars at the point of delivery. L. J. FLEMING, General Superintendent. Dec. 15. 117- ly COFFEE! COFFEE! BAGS best Rio Coffee this day landing from Schr. N.C. Mershon. For sale on 100 wharf by T. C. fc B. G. WORTH. Aug. 30, 1856.t 71 lw. FRESn GROCERIES. AS we are to start North in a few days, for the purpose of purchasing a new atock of Gro ceries, 1 would thank those who have not paid their Bills to July 1st to do so immediately. July IS. UKUUUK MVEKS. NEGRO PASSES. ANEW form af Passes, containing sanitary pro visions, approved by he Commissioners. and a number of othersinterested in the welfare of our colored population, is just issued at the office oi llieL-ommerctal. HER EIN G'S Patent Champion Fire and Burglar Trdof Safes. The great interest manilestcd by the puolic to procure more perfect security from r ire for valua ble papers, such as Bonds, Mobtoaoes, Notes, and Books or Account, than the ordinary SAFES heretofore in use bad afforded, induced the Subscribers to devote a large portion of lime and attention during the past.bureen year in making improvement una discoveites for this object, and they now beg leave lo assure theii numerous- friends, and the public eenerally, that their efforts have been crowned with complete success, snd now offer the "IMPROVED HERRING'S PATENT WORLD'S FAIR PREMIUM FIRE PROOF SAFES," as the CHAMPION SAFE OF THE WORLD, having been awabded medals at both the World s Fair, Lndou,,l,&. New Vork, '53 As superior to all others. It is now, undoubtedly, entitled to that appellation, and secured with HALL'S PATENT POWDER PROOF LOCKS, (which also was awarded Medals as above,) forms the most perfect Fire snd Burglar Proof Safesever before offered to the Public. The Subscribe s also manufactures all kinds of Boiler and Chilled Iron Bank Chests and Vaults, Vault Doors, and Money Boxes or Chests, for Bto- kcrs. Jewellers, and Private Families, tor Plate, Dia ronds. and other Valuables. Ai d sre also Pa tentees, (by purchase.) and Manufacturera of . JOm'PJTEXT PER3JLT1TI0S BiU LOCI, Sir,AS C. HERRING & CO. Patentees, GREEN BLOCK, Nos. 135, 137 & 138 Water st Sold at New York prices by JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM, Agent for North Carolina, Wilmington, Feb. 12. 141-tf RECEIVED AND RECEIVING. FRUIT Apples, Oranges, Lemons snd Pears. NUTS Cocoa Brazil, Paradise, and a vari etv of other kinds. PICKLES In kegs and jars a nice article. PRUNES A superior article, in jars, and an extra article for cooking, purposes. PRESERVES A reh supply ofsll kinds. CANDIES A great variety, from the best manufacturers. CAKE TRIMMINGS A most superb selec tion of a nicies in that line. EMPIRE CABS A constant supply of the best article. TOYS A large lot embracing a number ef new styles Call and select lor yourselves. For sale at toe eroaaway vaneiy oiore. WM. H. DeNEALE, No. 40 Market St. ' Sept. 23, 1856. 81 IRVING'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON, RECEIVED and lor sale at July 31. . W. WHITAKER'S. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. OA) BAGS RIO COFFEE, assorted grades, CUJ i hhds. P. R. SUGAR, 25 bbls. Clarified snd P. R. SUGARS. 25 hhds. Cnba MOLASSES, 2fi hhlm No. 2 MACKEREL. in store and for sale by T. U. Y B. U. WORTH. Sept. 18, 1856. 79-lw. AT COST. OELLING every thiag at cost except Wines and O Liquorss nd those at very reduced priees. j. el. tttsi un, Sepf 27,56. 81 HOW LANDING. A. J. DeRostet. "DER schr. X 25 BBLS.Staait'aC. Yellow Sugar, 10 - . . A. Bite, . 50 boxes new prime Cheese, 6 kegs prime Orange Co , N. Y. Butter. For sale by ZENO H. GREENE. sop. 20. a C C Advocate copy. 80 BUSINESS CARDS. J.C.LATTA, COMMISSION' MERCHANT GENERAL AGKNm WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 1,1856. 85-ly-e. T. C. & B. G. WORTn, C0111SS10J AND FORWARDING KIEECIimS, WILMINGTON', N.C. Jan 17, 1855. 125-c henry"nutt, - FACTOK AND FORWARDING AGENT, Willgici hi personal attention to b utinee entrust , cd tm hi cart. Sept. 8, 1856. 75-ly-c. GEORGE MYERS, WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL GROCER Keep constantly on hand, Wine, Tea, Liquor Provision, Wood and Willow Ware, Fruit, Confectioneries, fyc. South FYont street, WILMINGTON, N. C. Nov. 19, 1855. 109. GEORGE IiOliSTON, DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, and Naval Storee ; COMMISSION MERCHANT, VESSJCL AND FORWARDING AGENT, WILMINGTON, N.C. Aug. 2. CO-tf H. OOLLNER. O. POTTtft. jr. J. CAMERDEN. D0LLNER, POTTER & CO, COMMISSION MERCHANTS. NEW YORK. Apr! 1 30, 1855. 20-ly. L. N. BARlToTvj WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER, AND DEALER IN LIQirORS. WINES ALE PORTER, de. No. 3, Granite How, front Street, WILMINGTON, N.C. Feb. 17th, 1P56. 140-tf. ADAMS, BROTHER & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. July 29. 58 D.CASnWELL, COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON, N.C. Sept. 30. 84-tf H00PER, DEARBORN & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. 810. HOOPEB. . L. DEABBOBH. WM. 1. HOOPEB. July 28. 68-tf JOHN A. STANLY, COMMISSION ME R C HA N T, WILMINGTON, N.C. Oct. 6th, 1855. 83. W. G. MILLIGAN, MARBLE MANUFACTURER, North Water Street, Wikmimoton, No. Ca. Monuments, Toombs, Head and Foot Stones, and allkindsof Marble Work furnished to order on reasonable terms. June 5. 36-ly-c SAMUEL A. HOLMES, ATTORNEY AT LAW, WILMINGTON, N. C. Will attend the Courta of Duplin, Sampson and New Hanover. Office on Princess street, next door East of the State Bank. April 5. 9-ly J. M. STEVENSON, AGENT for the sale ofsll kinds of Produce Office on Piincess st , nnder ADAMS, BRO. k CO., Wilmington, N. C. Feb. I2.131-tf. J. M. STEVENSON GEORGE R. FRENCH, MANTFACTUEER AND WHOLESALE d RETAIL DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES, LEATHER, AND SHOE FINDINGS, NO. 11, MARKET 8TREET, WILMINGTON, K. C. March 6. 151 GEO. W. DAVIS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, SOUTH WATER STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan. 22. 132. ANDREW S. KEMP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ELIZ AB ETHTOWN, N. C. Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Bladen, Robeson, Columbus and Sampson. June 12. 38 ly as. c. SMITH. JAS. MILES COSTIJC. C. SMITH fc CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 2, SOUTH WATER STREET, WILMINGTON, N.C. April 26. 18-I STOKLEY tfc OLDHAM, GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. Liberal Cash advances made on Fkrar, Cotton, and Naval Store consigned to them. Aug. 16. 65 ly. NOTICE. THE subscriber having qualified as speeial Ad ministrator oosa the estate of Cornelias My ers, deceased, aad having been authorised to col lect in the debts da saldestate, hereby notifies all persona indebted by note, or accoant, or other wise te make immediate Da v meat, as it is desira ble that the be si ness be speedily closed. CHAS. D. MYERS is my authorized agent to collect said debts, and receipt for the same. July 21. GEO. MYERS. SOAP AND CANDLES. THE subscriber beg leave respectfully to call the attention of the trade and families to the Soap and Candle manufactured in Wilmington. N. C, by Messrs. Coal in A Gaflbrd, samples of which can be seen at oar offica, Ne. S, Water St., where we keep constantly on hand Isrge supplies -w for cash. JAS. C. SMITH t CO. April 28. 18 CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND for sal. Corn. Com MeaL Table Horn mony, Horse aad Cew Feed. N. 18, Nerth Water street by J.H. TEVENSON. JbmW. 41-tf BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL. DR. JOHNSTON, THE founder of this Celebrated Institution of fers the iust certain. Speedy and nly eileciu al remedy in the world lor SECRUT DISEASES. Gleets, Strictures, Seminal Weakness, Pains in the Loins, Constitutional Debility, Impotency Weakness of the Back and Limha, Arlcctiona it the Kidneys, Palpitation of the Heart, Dyanei.sia Nervous Irritabi.ity, Diaeaae of the Head, 'i oroat' Noae or Skin j those serious snd melancholy disor ders a rising from the destructive habits of Youth which destroy both body and mind. Those aecret and solitary practices more fatal lo their victims than the song of the Syrens to the mariners of Ulysses, blighting their moat brilliant bopea or an ticipations, ren y2B5-jv,rjr;jy C' i,nP0BiDle- Especially, who have become the victims of Solita- ry Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit which annually sweeps to an untimely grave thouaanda of young men of the most exalted talents snd brilliant intellect, who might otherwise have entranced iii- tening Senates with the thunders of eloquence, r wsked to ecsucy the living lyre, may call with ful confidence. MARRIAGE. Married person; or Young Men, contcmplatlna marriage, being awareof Physical Weakness, Or ganic Debility, Deformities, &c, should immedl r(nsult Dr. J., and be restored to perfect lie who places himself undsrthecarcof Dr. John ston msy religiously confide in his honor ss a crn tleman.and confidently rely upon hUskill asa Lhv sician. ! ' Da. Johnston-Is the only regularly Educated Physician advertising to cure Private Complaints. His remedies snd treatment are entirely unknown to all others. Prepared from a life spent in the Great Hospitals of Europe and the Kirst in ttis Cou"'rJ. s England, France, ihe Blockley ot Philadelphia, ff-c, and a more ezteneive practice than any other physician in the world. His man v wonderful cures snd most important Surgical Op rationa is a sufficient guarantee to ihe afflicted Thote vho wish to be tpeedily and effectually reliei, ed.shouldshun the numerous tr fling impost er who only ruin their health, and apply io him A CURE WARRANTED OR NO CHARGE. No Mercury or Nauseous JJrves Use' . Of "CE Ko. 7, SOUTH FREDERICK St., left hand side going from Baltimore street, a f w doors from the corner. Fail not to observe hia name and number, for ignorant trifling importers, attracled by the reputation of Dr. Johnston, luik DR. JOHNSTON. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London; graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges of the United States, snd the rrrurr n.r r i. Ue??. bfen?Pe't in the Hospitals ol London, Par is, Philadelphia. and elsewhere, haa effected some of the most astonishing cures thai wereeverknown ...iij uuuuicu wiiurining in inc ears and head vhen asleep, great nervournsss, being alarmed st sudden sounds, and bashfuiness, with frequent blushing, attended sometimes with derangement of mind, were cured immediately. A CERTAIN DISEASE. When the mlsiruided and Imnnirto..! r pleasure finds he haa imbibed the seeds of .his painful disease, it too often happens that aniii-tim-ed sense of shame, or dread of discovery, dt ters ...... Hum ,iHFijriut lo iuobc wno. irom education and respectability, can alone hpfrimH him i ing till the constitutional symptoms of this' horrid uisease maice tneir appearance su h s ulcerate d sore throat, diseased nose, noeturaj paina in the head and limbs, dimness of ioht ripin... on the shin bones and arms, blotches on the head, face and extremities, progressing with frihtiulra- Hiuii, mi at rasi me palate ot trie mouth or ihe bones of the nose fall in. and the victim of this awful disease becomes a horrid object of conimir seration,till death puts a period lo hi dreadful suf ferings, by sending him to "that bourne from whence no traveller returns." To such therefore. Dr. Johnston pledges himself to preserve ihe most inviolable secresy; and, from hi extensive prac tice in the first Hospitals of Europe and America, hecan confidently recommend a aafu ,ih .n. se cure to the unfortunate victim of this horrid dis ease. It is s melancholy fact, that thousands fall victims to this dreadful complaint, owing to the un skilfulness of ignorant pretenders, who. by the use of that deadly poison, mercury, ruin the constitu tion, ana euner s na tne unrortunate auHerer to an untimely grave, or else make the residue f life nit ers ble. i TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE. Dr. J. addresses all those who haveinint ,hm. "j ini ana improper indulgences. These are some of the sad and melancholy ef fects, produced by early habits of youth, vis: WeaJ""of 'be Backhand Limbs, Pains In the Head, Dimness of Sight, Loss of Muscular Pow er, Palpitation of Ihe Heart, Dyspepty. Nervous irritability Derangement sf the Digestive Func tions, Ganeral Debility, Symptoms of Consump tion, 6 e. . Mentally The fearful effects on the mnd 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, dec. sre some of the evils produced. Thousands of persons of adages, can now judge what is the cause of their declining health. Los inz 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 great and important remedy weakness of the organs are speedily curedsnd full vigor restored. Thousands of the most Nervous snd Debilitated individuals who had last all hope, have bcr n imme diately relieved. All impediments lo MARRIAGE Physical or Mental Disqualifications, Nervous Ir ritability Tremblings snd Weakness, or exhaustion of the most fearful kind, speedily cured by Dr Johnston. i Young men who have injured themselves by a certain practice indulged in when alone a habit frequently learned from evil companions, or at school, the effects of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, snd if not cured, renders msrriage impossible nd destroys both mind and body, thou Id apply immediately. What a pity that a young man, the hop of his country, and the darling of hia parents, should be snatched from all prospects a od enjoyments of life, by the consequences of deviating; from the path of nature, and indulging in a certain secret habit. Such persons, before contemplating MARRIAGE. Should reflect that sound mind snd body are the most necessary requisites to promote connubial happiness. IndVd, without these, the journey through life become a weart pilgrimage: the pros pect hourly darkens to the view; the mind becomes shadowed with despair snd filled with the melan choly reflex-lion that the happiness of another be comes blighted with on rown. OFFICE NO. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK-ST., . .. . Baltimobb, Mo. All Surgical Operations l'ertormed. N.B- Let no false delicacy prevent you, but apply immediately either personally or bj letter. Skin Diseases Speedily Cared. TO STRANGERS. Tne many thousands cured at this institution with in the last ten years, snd the numeroas impor tsnt Surgical Operations perfoimd by Dr. J.. wit nessed by the Reporters of the papers, snd many other persons, notices of which have appeared again and again before the public, besides his stsnding ss a gentleman of character and responsibility, is a sufficient gnsraniee to the afflicted. TAKE NOTICE. It L with th greatest rr! artanr thai Dr. .Toll XETO? permit, his card to appear bvfbr tb putilir, derming it anprofewional fnr a pbypirnn to adTertiaetl'tit nnawMi h did . tb aflltetoal, p-em!ly atrancrera uold not (ail to rail into the hands of tha nnuir Impede 1 1 un)rarnei Impnatera. with hjnninrrjihle Falae Xaat t :con,hinra Qaarkahopa, a-a-anDing tha ktrze rittes, copying Vr. JoansToB'a attTertisanvnts or advertLing throiMln. physicians. MHterais ahallow-hraiaMl IvUowa, too lazy to work at their original trade, with ararr too Ulrai beyond the brtrw, who. for the purpose of Koticii.g axvi Iwnv. ng.earryon Ave or six offices, under as siy ditl.rrnt FaUs Xanx-a, so that the afflicted tti a 1 1 1 1 . saeai ins- one, tm so i to tambte headlong into the ot nrr. Tgnotant Qaacks with enormous lying sertifteates of great and as tonishing cares from person not to be found, m ho keep yoa taking tare bottles of T icoair a With and mil r packages of filthy aad worthless eompoaiMls, cunningly prepared to Impose apon the unfortanate and ansoapert. lag. Trifling month after roooth. or as lw as the pniatl t fta eaa he obtained, and. In despair, leaves yoa with, rained heahh. ta sigh over ynar railing disappointment. It is Ml motive that inrtners itr. a. to aoireruae. roa lUIieiimilM. To those anaeqnainred with his reputation, he derma it antasary to say that hia cradan tiats or diploma, aiwara banc In hia office. SO LETTERS RCEIY EI UI-kH 1WTT MID eontaiaine a tamD to ha assd for tha rentT. I'sr. sons writing should state Aga aad send that portion of adTertirueot describing ) ajptKa. Jan. 9. Wa. , i ii4-ij-c. i