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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09
From the Fayetteville Observer, April 60
The Town OF Wilmington.


Whenever we visit our neighboring
town, as we had occasion to do last week,
we find new and abundant evidence of her
rapid advance in business, wealth, and
population. In every quarter we found
elegant dwellings, some of which would
make handsome appearance on Broad
way or Chesnut streets, going up Or re-
Gently erected; and though great many
dwellings, of humber appearance, have
been erected in the heretofore neglected
suburbs, they are still in demand, and, as
a consequence, rents are high, and some
building lots in the suburbs have risen 2
Or 5000 per cent.-that is, they are worth
20 or 80 times as much as they were a
few years ago. Tke burnt districts also
have been vastly improved, by the erection
Of handsome fire proof brick stores, OF two.
three. and four stories. Several new Steam
Saw Mills and Tmpentine DistilIeries have
been recently put in operation, and all
have done good business. Indeed, we
learned, with great pleasure, that every in.
terest i'll the community is in high st?te
of prosperity.
lu 1880, the population of Wilmington
was 2,686. In 1910, it was 4,26s. Anc
now, we heard it estimated as high as g.,
eco, and by none at less than 5000.
This extraordinary charge in the con
dillon of Wilmington-most extraordinary
when we look in vain for another South
ern town which has trebled its population
in Is yeafs-undoubtedly had its origin
IN that enterprise, the like of which, NJ
community Of similar means and exten
ever undertook or accomplished, the Viii
mington Rail Road. More than half ;
million of dollars were sunk, as it was sup
posed, in that WORK, and yet, instead O
prostraing, it has built up the town, tire
bled lis population, quadrupled its business
and to all appearance greatly added to ii
substantial wealth.
The business of the Road has so increas
ed, that we even heard some talk of tivi
dends-in futur0, Of course.
Wilmington has nobIy earned her hon
ors and her prosperity. and we trust the.
will long be enjoyed and constantly in
creased, until we shall have in North Car
DINA, at least one town of great CONNER
cial importance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09
From the New Orleans Picayune.
The Peculiar Institute $ of thc South.
SEEN UNDER A NEW PHASE.

We could not if we would, and we
would not if we could. deny to the " Uni
versal Yankee Nation" the possession Of
shrewdness, sagacity and intelligence
properties of mind which, by general con-
sent, are characteristic of them as a peo-
pie. While we, therefore, admit the gen.
eral principle, we trust that when we cite
a particular exception-which we are a.
bout to do-in which a New Englander
showed himself sans shrew dness, sans sa-
gacity-no credulous believer in the su-
perior sagacity & Observation-Disclosures
of all Yankees, will exclaim, "Pshaw! it S
no such thing-he wasn't Yankee; if he
were, he could not be sawed that way"
TO all such we reply, he was a Yankee,
and that, in this instance at least, soft
spot was found in the Uranium of one OF
the genus. And Improbable as the thing
may appear, we think it is two much to
assert that it is impossible. Do not some
nauralists say that there have been seen
white bIack-birds: may not there be also
to however limited an extent, green Yam
KEGS. Some, we know, may assert that
like the Unicorn, he is a foolish animal
but we mean TO show from authenticated
facts, that he has real, bona fde exis
tence-and thus we prove ii:
About ii o'clock yesterday, an individ
ual wearing high-crowned bat, which
inclined rather backwards off his forehead
coat Of domestic cloth, with very shol
body and very long skirts, pantaloon
wide in the thighs, but not descending ia
below the knees, and pair of pegge'
boots that1n his pantaloons in friendl,
conjunction. was to be seen standing il
the centre OF st. Charles street, opposit
the hotel of that name, the magnificent di
mensions of which and Its architecture
beauties he seemed to be intently admi
ring. He was ''Down-Easter."
Wsln' ha invcluntarily exclaimed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

An Orfginuh"-We cut the following
gooa one from the St. Louis Reveille of the
18th: "Odd characters are by us no means
rare in this part of the country. You are a.
ware how abominably low steamboat patron
age has fallen of late. l :hink can give you
an instance that will exhibit the pinching pro-
pensities Of passengers. in the last and high,
est degree. At wooding place somewhere
along the Iowa shore, there rode up, on sor-
~ looking nag, one of the reddest, rawest.
raggedest, queerest, most unsoPhisticated and
comical looking piece Of halfway humanity,
that nature ever did leave Unfinished. After
staring at the boat some time he at last ven-
tured on the plank, got on board. and enquired
for the Captain. Upon meeting Commands
Littleton, just imagine what the man wanted!
He had never seen a steamboat before, and
now just try the strange craft, and travel on a
8" fine canoe" he desired to be taken down.
stream about four or five miles, and brought
back again! while his old horse would stay
tied to the tree till he returned; and he would
be willing to pay for the operation as high as
Lt5ffy cents-in aoot skins.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

The B;rds.-The New Haven Comm
Courier relates the following interesting incl:
dent, which occurred few years since In one
of the villages of Connecticut: :.
"a young lady, confined TO the house By
protracled indisposition, was in the habit OF
feeding a sparrow, which had nest on tres
near the door, with crumbs of bread. The lit
tie creature had warm heart under her homes
ly dress, and soon learned to love her patron,
became exceedingly tame, and would hop a.
bout the table while the family were at their
meals. This was repeated whenever the door
was open, till at last her mate was induced to
accompany her, and both would pick up the
scraps which their fair entertainer, as she lay
upon sofa, scattered near her upon the carpet.
In the fall one Of them few against the VIM
dow and tried to get in, but the lady was too
feeble TO expose herself to the air, and so could
not admit her visitor to a farewell interview.
Next spring they both came again, as docile
as ever. In the course of few weeks, as the
lady lay upon the sofa, upon Sunday morn.
ing, being too unwell to go to Church, the
house was perfectly still, and the door open,,,
she heard a great chipping and twitterlng on
The steps. Looking about for. the cause, she es-
pied her tame sparrow entering the apartment,
followed by several of her progeny, and the
partner of her tolls bringing up the rear. They
all remained with her for half an hour, perfect-
" fearless and at home, till having satisfied
their appettes with the morsels that were
strewn for them, and expressed their obliga-
tons with sweet, wild music, they retired to
the shrubbery." .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

Washington Eving.-The Washington Ma
tional IntelIgencer relates the following inte-
resting anecdote of our distinguished country
man:
Mr.. Irving is beloved wherever he is Known,
for his amenity OF manners and kindness OF
heart, and his reputation might be almost
termed universal. He is not only popular
and admired in tho gorgeous halls or palaces,
but his writings have reached the hearts OF the
common soldier in his barracks, and the poor
man in his cabin. We have heard an anec-
dote which illustrates the truth of the latter
part of this remark. Upon his lastvisit to the
south of Spain, Mr.. Irving took Gibraltar in
his way. It is one of the regulations of that
military post that no one shall be admitted
within the gates after particular hour in the
evening. The vessel in which Mr.. Irving was
passenger, had dropped anchor in the harbor
after this hour, but being wholly unacquainted
with the above mentioned rule, and anxlons
to leave the narrow limits in which he had
been so long pent up, and tread once more up:
on the glad earth, he landed and asked for adj
mittance Of the soldier upon duty. The SEN
tinel politely but decidedly refused; whereupz
on Mr.. Irving handed him his card, with the
request that it might be left with the proper
authorities, so that in the morning no delay
might occur in admitting him. The soldier
looked upon the card, and then raising his hat,.
IS Sir" said he, g are gou Washington Lvf'lg
of america; are you the author of the Sketch
Book and the Tales of the Alhambra = "
Mr.. Irving replied, with some surprise, 81
am" "Then,' said the sentinel, "you may
enter, know that shall be pardoned for adj
| ,,o,, -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

A poor Irish labourer in Dubuque District,
Wisconsin, digging IN search of lead on a
small patch Of ground which he owned, fell
suddenly in a deep cavern, and on locking
round found the sides covered sWith pure lead,
being the richest mine ever discovered.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

A Short Name.-The newly-born fourth
daughter of the Queen of Portugal was bap-
tised on the 22d uIt,, in the chapel of the pal
ace at Berlin, by the Cardinale Patriarche OF
Lisbon. The little princess received the
names OF .fntonia Maria Fernando MicaelG
GabrieLa RafaeLa de isis Gonzaga Siberia Jr
La augusta de Braganza e BOurbo'l-Sgjonia
Coburg-G otha.-B Statesman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09
From the 81. Louis Reveille
FUT @ RIT Y.
nv nuaVMA

o, tell me, tell me, we upsoaring winds,
Upon your viewless pinions sweeping By,
Whence this eternal wand'ring of mems minds
To the far azure of the star-wrought sky!
From the first dawn of reason till we die
Thus, with silent questioning we scan
The depth unsearchabe of Heaven high
Trembling and hoping, wondering for man.
# is che Unborn craving of the soul
When clay is summon'd by the funeral knoll,
Tomount and dweIlwhere stars and planets rolf.
IT'S the immortal spirit, ycarning, burning
To read upon the page of human learning
News Of that land from whence there's no return
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09
THE STAR OF LOVE.

The star of love now shines above,
Cool zephyrs crisp the sea =
Among the leaves the wind-harp weaves
Its serenade for thee.
The star, the breeze, the wave, the trees,
Their nainstrelsy unite,
But all ara drear till thou appear
Tc decorate the night.
The light of noon streams from the raoon;
Though with milder ray;
Der hin and grove. like wonssn's love,
II cheers US on the way.
Thus all that's bright, the moon, the night,
J The heavens, the earth, the sea,
Exert their powers to bless the hours
We dedicate to thee;
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

Patent 0ffee.--The Hon. Edmund Burk. of
New Hampshire, has been called by the Pre-
sident to take charge of the Patent Office, vice
Mr.. Ellsworth resigned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

The Boston Post furnishes the following
epfgfam on dandy =
A dandy rs nice chap that would
Be a young lady if he could;
But as he can't does all he can
To show the world he's not man.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09

YWN1YG II z 4 lhGap
mission erciaaut,
'sstaa brick building 81 Water, So;sth q Nul-
berry 6rcet,-up stairs,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Hints TO Correspondents.

We were about to say few words to correspond
ents (for whom are always glad to make room) on
the subject of their communications, when we noticed
the following hints in the n Y Tribune. They are
pat that adopt them with out change -
Do obge US by omiting all such fourishes as your
interesting and valuable paper, your able and pat
riotc course &c. Our subscribers and the public
know all about that sort Of thing, and weaso have
to!erable opinion of our merits. If you think
by this to improve your chances of insertion, you
mistake ruinously.
When you have written what you have to saw run it
over and see if there are not some sentences that
are, out with them! Weare often compelled to de-
cline good articles because we cannot make room
for them half column has ten chances where
two columns have one and three columns none.
Try to dsparage little possible, and where you
must condemn let your facts be stronger than your
words.
When you assal any cause or person, always give US
your real name, which we shall give up to whoever
has right to demand it. He is sneak and a
coward who could ask us to bear the responsibility
Of his attacks on others.
Don't write on both sides of a sheet.
If you send us word that you have written in great
haste and have no time to correct we shall put
your manuscript quietly into the fire. Why should
you throw the task of correcting your scrawl.
when we are obliged to slight our own work daily
for want of time
Give US facts, Incidents occurrences at the earliest
moment, and we shall be grateful though YOU wrote
with pudding-stick; but if you attempt logic or
sentiment, do it up right, instead Of leaning on u.s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Cinclnnntl Adverlssements.

We would direct special attention to two or three
Cincinnati advertisements which appear in this paper
First, that of the proprietors of the Fraia House.
1t has been the habit of many people travelling from
Indiana to stop in Cincinnati at the DeniSOn,
other house. They have now an opportunity Of find
ing, at the Franklin House, landlords Gfer their own
tastes who have themselves lived in HoOsierdom and
who win take pleasure promoting their comfort and
convenience The House is in the centre of business,
and every accommodation is good as could be de-
sired Our friends viii not regret giving the Frank
lin House trial
If gentle reader, after arriving at Cincinnati, you
find yourself in want of gold or silver watch, jewel
ry silver plated ware, any thing else in this
line, Just call in at OWEN g. CARLEY's, few doors
below the Franklin House, and you cannot fail to be
pleased not only with their rich and elegant assert
ment of valuable goods but quite much with the
gentlemanly department and honorable dealing Of the
propretors Accidentally dropping in while recently
at Cincinnati, we could not help purchasing pair Of
'' real gold Specs as much for the purpose of
ieying our friend Vance of the Journal of the odiuu
of the b he told long time ago about this matter,
any thing else. As long wore silver Ones they
were staring evidence against him. after the golC
ones mounted people viii soon forget that W,
ever wore any other and the veracity of our neghbO
in this respect viii gradually be redeemed from it
present POca predicament, and the responsibility
our profession be augmented to an equal degree
While thinking about Vance, however, let not for
get to look at Owen g. Carleys advertisement.
! Dealers and others DESTROYS of procuring looking
glass and picture frames of any kind and variety
will find them at Wiswell's, Cincinnati, as per ad
vertisement. We are satisfied that he can furnisl
them of as good quality and at as cheap rate, a
similar articles can be obtained from Philadelphia an
New York. Give him call when you go to Cincin
natl.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

all over 1900 feet in length, where span, of % feet
for each, would have been sufficient, ought soon
possible be shortened or changed into Culvers In
their present cond ion they entirely free
from hazard and the constant repairs required, viii
probably in ten years, cost as much as the proposed
change.
The business of the Road, for the last year, has
been more regular through every part of it, than ever
heretofore In July, when the receipts were lowest,
they averaged $50 per day. in Nov and Dec for near
seven weeks, they rose to $500, but for large por
ton of the year. they have ranged from 500 to $3.50
per day.
Exclusive of the Road repairs, done by contract,
for which preference is given, where practicable,
the other expenses for officers, clerks, machinists,
mechanics laborers, &C., for Transportation, repairs,
and wear of machinery amount to about $50 per day
for running one Engine all the time, and another one
half the time Near 40 persons are constantly en-
ployed. As good deal of valuable work is contin-
ually being added to the machinery, cars buildings,
&c., it is not easy to state the precise amount, which
should be charged to the expenditures The horse
power used on the Plane and the transhipment Of all
freghts at the Hill Depot, must make the expendi-
lures appear large for the business done. An efficient
change in this respect WILL it is hoped, in time be eff
feced. BY the tabular statement annexed 1t VIII be
seen that the way Passengers during the year amount
ed to 1859, the through Passengers 6236, receipts
from them Sl4,9lO so. The freights transported
were about 1855 Tons the charges for freight,
S26, 1862 50, being an increase over last year, OF
3149 passengers, 1856 Tons of freight and $751;
2II 81 in tolls. As the average extension of the
Road the ensuing year, viii rather exceed that of the
last; the receipts Will probably not fall short of $780,,
900.
When the Company was organized, it was hoped
the privileges conferred it, would secure the early
completion of the Road to Indianapolis by sufficient
subscription of stock, would induce the holders Of
State Bonds to advance sufficient to accomplish
the object Had they done this, they might have Sc.
cured good dividends the money advanced, and al
distant day annually increasing dividend theiI
Bonds. As there was no prospect of assistance from
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

FIRST CoTToN FROM THE UNITED STATEs.-t Is
stated that Mr. Robert Owen the celebrated Philan-
thropst of England, manufactured the first two bales
of American cotton imported into Great Britain.
The bales were accompanied by a statement of the
mode of cultivation, and expressing the opinion that
the State from which it came Georgia, we believe
would produce two hundred bales the following year.
We now send about million bales to England annu-
ally. In 1885, Mr.. Madison, writing to his friends,
said " There is no reason to doubt that the United
States will one day become great cotton growing
country" Six years after that Gin 1922 the Union
produced l3S,325 pounds in one year; in 1875, the
crop was 6,296, 300 pounds; and in 1912, it was
1888 ,22l, 800.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
s39,O3I Ii
Balance,


To amend 4e entitled I'm 4ct prOride for the
tiHuGRce Of the construction Of all any part Of the
public ,oOrks Of this State by pirate companies and
for aboIiShing the Board of Internal Improvement
The Offices of Fund Commissioner and Chief Engineer -
dppTOU ed Jan % 1912.
SECTION I. BE IL enacted bg the General assembly of
The State Of Indiana, That the Madison and Indianapo-
lis Rail Road Company hereby authorized and en-
powered, from time TO time, TO borrow money on the
credit of said company aid them in the constructing
and repairing said road, carrying the operations of
said company and for that purpose may execute bonds
other contracts for the payment of the same such
manner and able such times and bearing such
of interest, not exceeding the interest allowed by the
laws of the State where any such loan may be negoca-
ted, may be agreed upon by the parties ProUided
Such interest shall not exceed the rate OF per
per annum.
books for the subscriptions and transfer of stock in any
city of the United States, under such and regua-
tons as said company shall prescribe.
SEC 3. The payment 10 the State of the portion Of
the receipts of the said road required by law
the present year, shall be the only required of the
said company, be annually paid, for and during
term of eight years from and after the passage Of this
act Procded, That If the said company shall fail to
complete the said road Edinburgh within one year. and
to indianapolis within three years from the first day
July next then the portion Of the said receipts
paid 10 the State, shall be asceaned and paid if this
act had not become law.
SEC 4. After the expiration of the said term Of eight
years. the State, any individuals corporation having
the interest of the State the part Of said road finished
Of the receipts Of said road in proportion the
length Of said part of the road finished by the State bears
to the length of the whole road completed.
SEC 5. No alteration, amendment, repeal Of the
act under which said company was organized, far
relates TO said company the act passed to amend the
same, of this act, shall be made during the term of
eighteen years from and after the first day of July
after which period, amendments may be made in the
egtyf section of the said first Nor shall the
State have the right TO purchase the interest Of said
pany in said road until after the expiration of twenty
~ H. A,, of T,,fu
SIC. 6 All matters of difference between this State
and said Company should be decided by the proper
Court as other are decided between individuals
and not otherwise.
Sec z. This act TO take effect and be in force from
and after the filing Of the of the President and
Directors of said Company in the Office of the Secretary
of State: and any part of the law under which said
Company organized, coming within the puryiew of
this law, be and the same is hereby repealed.
A. c. STEVENSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JESSE ID. BRIGHT,
President Of The Senate
APPROVED, January 49, 1915:
JAS. WHITCOMB~
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Greaf Land Saic.

We find the following Interesting paragraph in one
Of our exchange papers. The land in question, we
believe, was never worth the taxes upon it. but was
received, together with the Alligator lots in Florida
byou Wing Fund Commissioners, in exchange, or as
security for State Bonds
Edward ]. Black, as the Attorney of the State of
Indiana, advertiseS for sale three hundred thousand
acres of-land in Georgia. which formerly belonged to
the Georgia Lumber Company, and were by it con-
veyed to the State of Indiana The lands are located
in the counties of Telfair, Montgomery, Laurens,
Pulaski, Wilkinson, and Tatnall, and some of them
are much improved.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
The Louisville Democrat.

We perceive by this paper that Mr.. P M. KENT
has withdrawn from the establishment, and that
Messrs. HARVEY, SMITH and HUGHES, will therefore
have the entire control of it. Messrs Smith and
Hughes from New Albany. Thos. j.. Smith,
Esq, is known tobe one of the most powerful polit
cal writer's in the West, and WILL doubt add great
ly TO the interest of that paper. Mr.. Hughes is
also excellent writer well a correct, ndefat-
igable business Success attend them.-NeW
Albany Dem.
Weendorse every word of the above