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A VISIT TO POMONA.

On Saturday last, we formed one Of a
party to visit Pomona, the hospilable res
ldence Of Seth Jones, ESQ.,, in this County
"a gentleman, who has acquired great &C.
Iebrity for his enterprizing character in
general, and particularly for the attention
which he has paid to the improvement Of
Stock of all kinds. Without protesting
to be very competent judge, we should
deem his Farm, in every respect, model
one, and his stock of Cattle as good for
the practical Farmer, as any in the United
States. They are Of the North Devon
and short-horned Durham breed, and are
much handsomer than the prints which
we usually see Of them. The Cows have
fine shaped, and well-developed udders,
and must be good mixers. We had ev-
idence at Mr.. Jones hospitable table, thai
they give rich milk, and Mr.. J. says they
yield great deal of it, and the Stock was
selected in reference to that particular quail
! ity. They have fine shaped yellow noses,
with a ring of the same round the eye-a!l
uniform as can be.
| On this Farm, every thing is done IN
the best manner. Mr.. Jones manages ii
himself, and has made i. very productive,
He observes system in all his operations.
care Of tools, implements, &c. And the
large croIs which he makes, illustrates
more forcibIy than thousand theories.
the advantages 10 be derived from a judi
cious system of Manuring. His land Is
naturally poor, and somewhat stony, anil
yet by the application ofManures, furnish
ed chiefly, if not altogether, by his own
, Cattle, he has SO improved his worn-ou'
lands, that his cotton crop will yield, the
present season, thousand pounds to the
: acre, and other products in like proportion.
We might notice his blooded Horses,
his Berkshire Hogs, lis Sheep, &C., but
; have not space to-day. But we vii. add
that a visit to Pomona is a strong argn'
ment in favor of the superiority OF Agricul'
> tural life over the fretful and feverisll ca.
> reer ofpoIiticaI speculation or ambition.
> Raleigh Register.
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He RE TT A:
Ben Bolt, Of the salt-sea gale.

THE EMPEROR S LITTLE "FLOWER GIRL"
From a Translation by Mr.. Thomas Of Gen.
St. iiiIa!re's recent work, entitled "Facts
Illustrating the Public and Private Life of
NapoIeon."
At ST. Helena, when the weather was
favorable, Napoleon always rode out eth
er in his carriage or on horseback; but as
soon as he had become familiar with the
confined space allotted to him there, he
often preferred exploring the secluded
roads. After having finished his daily
task of dict2tion, (or one of his favorite
occupations was the dictation of his me-
moirs,) aid spent hours in reading, he
dressed about o'clock, and then went
out, accompanied by General Bertrand,
Monsieur Las Cases, or General Gour-
gaud.
His rides were all directed to the neigh
boring village, which he took much plea.
sure in exploring, and where he found
himself more free from observation
Though the roads were in some places al
most impossible, his taste for exploring
seemed to increase rather than diminish
even the pleasures Of ranging this valley
was to him species of liberty. The on.
ly thing to which he had unconquerable
aversion, was meeting the English seAti
nels, who were stationed to watch him
In one Of these rides, he found seques
tered spot IN the valley, which afterwards
became to him daily retreat for media
ton.
One day he discovered neat cottage
amongst the rocks of the valley, and enter
ed the garden attached TO it, which wa
radiant with flowers Or geranIums, which
young girl was watering. This youn!
girl was brunette, and as fresh as thu
flowers; she had large, blue eyes, of mos
pleasant expression, and Napoleon, Away
an admirer of the fair sex, was much strucI
with her Beauty.
i Pray, what's your name?' he inquired
/ 'Henrietta,' she replied.
Your surname, mean
Brow
You seem very fond of flowers
They are all my fortune, sir
How is that 2 ..-.. ...-..
Everyday take my geraniums TO til
, town, where | obtain few sous for m
bouqets.' .r .s
AND your father and mother, what d
! they dog
Alas! have neither replied the youn
7 glrl, with much emotion.
No parents =
8 Not one; | am quite stranger in thi
Island. Three years ago, my father, a
English soldier, and my mother, left Lor
don with me for the Indies, but, alas! m
y father died on the voyage, and when III
vessel reached this Island, my poor mott
er was so i'll that she could not procee
further, and we were left here.
She was i'll for long time, and havin
no resources left for our support. | was al
$ vised to sell flowers. A gentleman in ii
town, who made enquiries as 10 our pro-
pects. took pity on us, and gave us iii
cottage, where my mothers health impr
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importantly frue.-An extract from
the Grenada IS. AZ Chronicle is going
the rounds of the papers, which states .hq.
it has lately been discovered that pas /,
sage from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean
can be opened at a comparatively small
expense through the river Amazon, by
cutting a ship channel only few miles
in length. This discovery. it is said. has
been made by Americans who have fouH'l
by experiment, that the Amazon is navi
gable for steamers from its mouth on tho
Atlantic to Lima in Peru, aud within eight
miles of Callos, an important sea port ca
the Pacific.
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Henrietta was dead !
A TINE TO DEAN EXTRACT
BY THEOPHILUS FISK.

Look al that smooth and bIoodless brow,
Of one of earth's loveliest daug hters, borne
back to her natal bowers from long pill
grimage, in search of the lost treasure
health. Like a pale perishing blossom,
she is laid in all her failing beauty, down
in the home of her guileless infancy; a,
midst the happy scenes to which her mem
DRY fondIy chung. The hopes that hac
nestled in the heart cf many a faithful
friend, had one by one departed as they
marked the hectic spot upon the wan ant
paid cheek, the thin at:enuated fingers 0
the tiny hand, the fallering step, the suukel
eye-these told in SOLEMN language tina
The time was rapidly approaching whel
they mustprepare the coffin ard the shroud
A few short months only had passed
since she stood before The alter, a laughing
blushing bride, her slight and fragile form
surrounded by troops of admiring friends
Her name is changed, she returns to he
fathers house but to leave i. for land o
strangers. Alb little did they think, OF
that day when tears and smiles were min
gled-when they looked upon that brigh
face with lis beaming JOY and youthful
pride, that its glow was lighted with th'
fevered breath of the trescherous dlseas
Consumption. Little did the fond faith
er think when he lefta tear OF mingled 10,
and sorrow upon her cheek al parting, tina
she was so soon to be borne back to th'
home of her youth III comfortiess sorrow
Death regards not fathers love, nor ;
husbands grlel-she is laid in her shroudes
beauty beneath the spreading cypress he
native hills, in calm, unbroken, painless
sleep, She has seen The moonligh Resin!
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TERMS !: % so I'm advance.
WHOLE NO. SO.

upon her native vallies for the last aime--
The sun to her gilds the hill-tops no more.
The spirit emancipated from the heavy
shackles Of mortality, has joined ihelgreas
congregation of the ransomed ones in the
paradise OF love. Why weep We then, as
those who have no hope that there her dark
ness is changed today-tha, sun has ris-
en- no more to se.-,hat The letters Of earth
have been exchanged for robes of light
and life-lhat the dark portal Of death has
been Enclosed which opens upon an end
less day-,hat the music of another voice
is added TO that unceasing song in a world
where pang and parting are known no
more. ..[s-. ...
Tears may fall when the beautiful and
the good are called away: bat there is un-
fading consolation in the darkest hour.
The oracles of truth point the mourning
soul 10 the land of perfect bliss, where the
spirit never dies. and pain never comes.
Mammoth Bones.-We were present
yesterday morning, says the Cincinnati
Atlas of the 9Th. where number Of work
men were digging sewer, on Main, near
Court street, when they struck on The
bones of what appeared TO be the skeleton
of a mammoth. Large pieces of tnsk
we're broken off by the picks. The crowd
AROUND was too large to prosecute the dig
gIng snd the bones were not exhumed,
but we understand that it was the intention
of the workmen last evening, to ascertain
the extent of these remains. The first ex.
posed, was not more than three feet from
the surface.
If these should prove the bones Of
Mastodon, we believe that they are the
first that have been discovered on this plain
The Atlas of the 9th, adds
The Mammoth Bones we noticed yes
terday, were taken from their resting-place
of centuries on Tuesday afternoon. A
iusk, six and q half feet in length, several
large teeth, and parts Of a jaw bone, were
exhumed, by digging beneath the gas and
water pipes. The pavement and buildings
prevented further prosecution of the work
The workmen were literally paid for
their trouble by the spectators. and The
bones were taken to the exhibition room
of the Mechanics Fair, where they can
be seen by the curious.
Frankfort Ky. Communicable.
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a visit to-day, TO see you aud your flowers
once again.
He then slowly descended from the car
rlage, and leaning OH the arm of Bertrand,
reached the cottage. When he was seat
ed, he observed:
Give me cup of water from the spring.
my dear Henrietta; that will perhaps cool
the fever which consumes me
here.'-Iaying his hand on his side.)
The young girl fastened 10 fetch some.
When Napoleon had partaken of it, his
countenance, till then contracted, became
serene.
Thanks !! thanks my dear child said
he, this water has eased my suferings a
little. If had taken it sooner, perhaps {!
|. > added he, raising his eyes to
heaven; but now it is too late
'Ah!' replied Henrietta, affecting gay
ETY. OF manner, l am so happy that this
water does you good | will bring you
some every day, it will perhaps cure your
mo! my dear child, it will be useless
now; all Is over. fear this will be the
last visit shall make here. There is a
settled grief here which is consuming me
land the emperor touched his side) and. as
| may never see you again, wish to leave
you s0uUenir of me. What shall | give
you?'
At these words the young girl could
contain herself no longer, but, bursting in
to heartfelt tears, fell al the feet of the em-
peror, saying
Your blessing, SIRE
Napoleon rose and blessed her with be-
coming gravity; for he always had respect
for the creed of Others
From that day Henrietta did not fail to
visit Longwood regularly. She carried
water from the spring and her customary
bouquet, but always returned home dis
consulate; for each day she received the
most alarming accounts Of the health Of the
emperor.
At the commencement of May, 1921,
when the sun shone brighter than usual,
Henrietta was informed that Napoleon was
much better, that his reason had returned.
She arrived at Longwood, but alas! the
reality was the reverse OF her hopes. She
found every one there in. consternation.-
This time, fearing that he was dying, and
wishing to see him once again, she desired
to be admitted to his presence. She was
told that he was too i'll, and that it was i'm
possible. Her supplicalions were at first
i'll vain; but at length her tears and 'entrea-
ties prevailed, and she was admitted to his
chamber.
It was at this moment that Napoleon,
surrounded by his faithful friends, and ly.
ing on his death-bed, had requested them
to place the bust of his son before him.
He then babe affecting larewells to his
friends, and to the French people, whom
he had loved SO well. His arms then con
tracted with commissions, his eyes became
fixed, while he gasped-'France! = x
My son. Then all was silent. Napoleon
had ceased TO live.
/ At these words, the flowers which the
young girl had brought, dropped from he
trembling hands; she fell on her knees by
the bedside then, making an effort, sh,
seized and tried to press the hand of Ma
poleon to her lips-but Immediately he
head fell back, her mouth was discolored
her eyes fixed, and she sunk on the floor
buried in that sleep which knows no wa
king.
Henrietta was dead
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SOTETHING NEWIN WlbNINGTON.
Clothes s2e es4se as foeOaoSe sCesssg 5Ssc21
.Jmlt1es EsicharsasOs2.

fENHE BEST TABOR that has ever been
L connected with the trade in this place,
has quit the establishment of Chas. Barr, and in
tends taking store opposite, on Market street
where he expects through the exclcise of his a.
dust,y and superior sill in the habtory art, to
merit a liberal share of patronage.
Oct 3 1915 3-tf.
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CHARLES BARR.
Ne!glg 1zs5AIp gAIggRs
WILMINGTON N g.

sSAss5 It zgIs q ATE * AI55G ill.,
VII MING TON, n. C..
ENAkES this method of returning his sim
= eere thanks to his friends hi Wilmington
and It's vicinity for the patronage literally be-
slowed him, for the last three years. while amongst
them, and hopes, by strict attention to business,
and every effort TIC Accommodating, to merit con-
tinuance of the same.
He has just returned from the Northern markets
with one of the finest STOCKS of GOODsthat
has ever been exhibited in this or any other town
in the state, comprising every article usually kept
in Merchant IGid-'s Store, consisting Of
CLOTHS, C.ASSLNERES. IND VESIINGS,
of the newest styles, all of which will be found
worthy Of the attention of, his friends. Call and
examine before purehasing elsewhere.
He has also on hand full assortment of
ESPfgRsg-22sOCie Cy0tfs9ng.
got up especially under his d recti0h, while In
Philadelphia, and he is disposed to sell them as
cheap as any other house IL town.
| N.B.-He has also some of the finest wOrkmer
this country can produce. and all garments ordered
at his establishment shall be warranted to give sat
isfactIon.
October 2, 1915
SOHLTHING NEWIN WlLNINGTON.
GS0IFscS s2e9g1se as foeOaoEe eGegseg JEso2as
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--.S ~ QJeM,
j. Wilmington, Oct 3, 1915.
e5SCDT ELE!!

<szVHE subscribers take pleasure in informing
4 their Old customers and friends, and the pub
lie generally, that having just returned from New
York, they can sell them CHEAP for CASH
or COuattty PTodsce either by wholesale retail,
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St. Croix Sugar, Laguira Coffee,
P. r. do Rio do
n. 0. do - Cuba do
Crushed do Java dc
Loaf do MOIasses,
Powdered do Tea in boxes or catteys,
Sperm Candies, Shot and Powder,
Adamantine do Lead in bars
Talow DO Soap, pale and yellow,
Canal Flour, barrels and Turpentine ana cutting
half barrels. Axes,
Mess and Prime Pork, Broad Axes.
Cut Nails and flooring Lard in kegs and half
brads, ss barrels,
"A inah BaggfSand Fine Salt in brls.
= Rope, Ginger. Pepper & Spice,
Coopsrs Tools, spades, long & short handled shoves,
Negro Blankets & Cloths, iron of any size or guam
Single and Double bar tity,
relied Guns, Wagon & Cart Boxes,
Cast & German steel, 20 cases assorted shoes.
SMITH & CAUSE.
n. B.-They continue at their old stand, and
will sell anything which may be sent to them.
Wilmington, Oct3, 1878 Set
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BEN BOLT.

Don't you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt ?
Sweet Alice, whose hair was so brown,
Who wept with delight when you gave her a
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.E'O HOeg Y.



HNANNOT boast of being the best TAIL OR
- that has ever been connected with the trade
in Wilmington, or Of having made the grand
tour. either of Europe Of our own universal
Yunkec-doodledom, but he can say, without fatter-
ing himself that he is a .gg:Gsfc!' work"
a2eHss, and although he has not graduated from
such splendid shops as Beau Bremmel, or Count
D'Ossay loved to patronizc, yet he pledges himself
that all, who may honour him with their CUSTOM
shall secure regular-built Southern fit; ether
Tights, Anti-Tights or Mcdium-ites.
He will also warrant all work that goes from his
store, as beng faithfully executed, and made uF
in a workmanlike style; and he is in receipt
of the earliest fashions lie will be enabled to tickle
the taste of the most fanciful fastidious.
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Street ,SUeatened.-1he girls now a-da5s
paste their faces with white sugar, SO th~s
they may be sweet when they ale kissed.
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THE EMPERoR's LITTLE "FLOwER GIRL"
T From Translation by Mr.. Thomas of Gen.
St. ililIa!re's recent work, entitled ''Facts
Illustrating the Public and Private Life of
NanoIoOn -
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Williamsburg to his seat in Westmoreland
coun,y,) in hopes that that gentleman would
act the part of friend, as he had formerly
done; but still, poor man, he was incapable
OF enjoying what he greatly needed and most
desired. He soon wandered away from Mr..
Carriers, and was taken and carried to the
mad house in Williamsburg.
The above account ] received from Mr..
Craig, Mr.. Carter, and Mr.. Templeton; and
it is the substance of all ] knew of Salem be-
fore came to reside in this State. Since nv
arrival here, have seen several men, who
were personally acquainted with him, while
in state of arrangement. They say he was
commonly inonensive in his behaviour
grateful for favors received /; manifested a
veneration for religion; was frequently en-
gagged in prayer and that his prayers were
commonly, though not always, pretty sens-
BILE and tolerably well connected that he
appeared to have the temper and behaviour
OF gentleman, though he was in ruins that
he went rowing from place to place, some
times almost naked, for want of sense to keep
on the clothes he had received from the kind
hand OF charity, until he was taken with the
sickness which pu, an end to his sorrows.
That when he was taken sick his reason was
'estored, and continued to his last moments
hat the family where he lay sick and died,
reated him with great tenderness, for which
he expressed The utmost gratitude; and that
i his own request and importantly no per-
ons sat up with him on the night in which
'e died 1t appears, however, that he died
si'h great composure; for he placed himself,
lis hands, his feet, and his whole body, in
roper posture to be laid in his coffin, and SO
Xpired."
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The ScOttsviNe House.

vfNHIS ESTABLISHMENT, in the town of
Scottsvlle, has recently been much enlarged;
and the Proprietor announces to the Public, that
he is now prepared with every convenience for
the comfortable entertainment of guests. His
table will always be supplied Gas heretofore) with
the best provisions that good market can afford.
He is amply provided with faithful and we'll
trained servants; his lodging rooms are large
and commodous, and his stables are extensive
well provided with grain and provender, and at
tended by experienced Osters. Drovers can be
supplied with grain by the bushel, and proven
der by the cwt., if they prefer it,
The STAGE OFFICE is kept at this House.
and persons stopping here will have, without
charge, every facility in the transportation of
baggage, etc., to and from the Packet Boats.
With every assurance that visters will be
pleased with the style and character of their ac-
commodatons, the subscriber respectfully solicits
a share Of the public patronage.
N. w. PAYNE.
Scottsville, May 90, ls45.
N. B.-Hacks, Buggies, and Saddle Horses,
can be procured on moderate terms at the sScotts-
Vliie House." N. w. p.
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IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF 20
TATOES


! Any improvement that can be effected in
'ne quality OF potatoes, is important. Some
observations on the subject, at this season of
.he year, may possibly, therefore, have USE
full tendency.
IL is well known that, in some soils, and
most seasons, the produce of potatoes is album
dant, and their quality excellent; while in 9TH
ers, the quantity is no, deficient, but the QUAIL
ny is inferior; and there are situations SO I'M
favorable, that the crop is always bad in eve-
ry respect Occasionally, indeed, cold, wet
seasons deteriorate this important crop, even
In the best soil, on which the most skllul
cultivation has been bestowed.
Surprising, however, all has been done that
could possibly be effected in the way of good
cultivation, yet when the crop is fit for taking
up, It's proper a!ter-nanagement is most i'm
portant consideration. People think that, if
they guard their crop from frost, they have
done all that can be needed but this is mis-
take OF the worst kind. By improper man.
agement after up, the finest potatoes are ca
silly spoiled and on the contrary, by judicious
treatment, even such as are watery may be
much improved.
II is OF the first consequence that light, aa
well as irost should be guarded against; for
'Sh' iehoSio tiie tuDeTn unWnOleSOIne. The
stems, and, IN fact, all the parts of the potato
plant above ground, are more or less poison
Gus. Tubers are occasionally formed along
the stem; but they are, as we all know, green
and bad. This is entirely owing to their ex-
posure to light. Having pointed out one of
the sources of deterioration, it may be as we'll
to name means Of improvement. ALWAYS
dry the tubers before cooking them. la pota.
10 is weighed when fresh taken up, then laid
In dry, warm place, for some time, and again
weighed, it will be found to have become
much Lighter, in consequence of the evaporas
ton OF portion of lis water and, it will then
In cooking, be more foury In Ireland, with
this In view, potatoes, when watery, are ofieii
taken out of the caves, and kept in drv
place for few weeks, and great improve
ment Is the consequence. The French are
aware OF this fact. writer in the Rerue
Hort'coIe says: "In nnlavorable seasons,
potatoes are'often found TO be watery and
without flavor, although cooked with The
greatest care. Inthis case, the mode of eff.
iectlng an amelioraiion is cab: il consists
IN placing them near stove or oven for about
week previously to their being used. Al
The end of that time, they will be found fnea
ly and of good flavor '-Journal of .agricul.
ture.