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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-08
FEREUKaE ES,

TaHHE undersigned having been elected lnsPec-
tors of NAVAL STORES and PROVl-
SIONS, beg leave to inform the makers of Tar
and Turpentine, that they have associated them
selves together under the name and style of
EARKENS g. CORBETT.
for the transaction of the Inspection business, and
that they respectfully solicit liberal share of their
patronage; and promise, by industry, punctuaIity
and fidelity, to endeavor to merit their favor.
Consignments to them shall meet with prompt
dispatch.
GjTOfice in Mr.. Nuts building, Water street,
I'D stairs. WIN. r. LARKINS.
JAS L. CuRBETT.
Wilmington, N. c., My, 1916 28-ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-08

F2VHE subscriber has returned to Wilmington
4 and is prepared to execute work IN his bust
ness in all its branches and with all the improve
nents in style and fashion of the season. He So
icits the patronage of his old customers and the
public generally. He will receive by first arrl-
walls large and we'll selected stock of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-08

NORDAGE AND PACKING--Manilla and
" Hemp Rope, Rafting and spun Yarn; 1000
bs. Russia Packing. r H STANTON g. co
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-08

EULTON Market Beef, Beef Tongues, Sale
Il mon, Mackerel and Cod Fish For sale by
R. II. STANTON. g. co.
Also Mess and Prime Beef and Pork, New
York city inspection, warranted good.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-08
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LABOR SAVING MACHINES EVER
INV ENTED.
lst A lad IL years of age can wash, with this
machine, as fast and far better, than ten Of the
best washerwomen.
I'd. At least seventy-five per cent. is saved in
the wear Of clothes, by washing them in this ma
chine.
Sd. Ordinary clothes washed in this manner re-
quire boiling; all that is necessary is to rinse
them thoroughly and put them to dry.
9TH. There is a saving of fifty per cent. in the
article of soap, by using this machine
5th The finest cap or handkerchief can be
washed in this machine with perfect safety.
9Th. This machine is perfectly simple in its con-
structon, not liable to Get out of repair, and with
careful usage will last twenty years.
Washing will at any time be done, free of charge,
to satisfy the disEeliever.
The subscribers offer for SALE on liberal terms,
the right of the above Machine for the town of
Wilmington and County of New Hanover. APP
piications made to the subscribers, at kenansyilIe
n. C., will be promptly attended to, where the ma
chine cab be seen and examined to the satisfaction
of all BASS & SULLIVAN
October Is, 1916 5-3muoo
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

WE have long since watched for an opportunity
to show the public generally, and our good and
faithful customers, that we are always ready to
extend the hand of assistance, when it becomes
necessary, il in our power to do so. Since to-
bacco 10 selling at low prices, and we are not
capable of advancing the prices, we will at least
do what we can, and sell you new, splendid and
well selected stock of Spring and Summer goods,
land some Fall and winter goods yet lining
OF our last falls arrivals,) at PUBLIC AUCTION,
where you can buy as much for 81 80 as you ever
could or ever Can in this place for 81. For as
we can't advance the price on tobacco, we can re-
duce the price on goods accordingly and make it
just the same ct least as if you had received a
high price for tobacco. We have got the rein Of
the Dry Goods Market in our hands, and we GER
ainy will make good use of it for the benefit of
those who made use of their independent privile.
ges by patronizing us, in spite Of what has been
falsely said against US; in return for those good
actions, we will give the public chance to pur-
chase goods at their ocn prices in spite of what
more may be said either in poetry or prose. Our
motto is reward every favor and good action if
you are enabled to do so-and let the base, the
slanderers bring punishment upon their own scorn-
full actions. For more minute information, please
look at the Auction Handbls, for in them you will
perceive our heartfelt sentiments. (No Putfing)
The Auction will commence on the tenth day OF
April, lS47, and we will continue to sell for ten,
days. TO the Lddies.-We respectfully solicit
their attendance on the last ttco days, (the 10Th
and 2lst of April,) as we set those two days aside
especially and exclusively for ladies'. We will have
| comfortable seats provided for them. We antici-
pate full attendance of them ALL
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under TEN dollars
cash! All sums from TEN to TWENTY-FIVE foul
months credit at the rate of III per cent per an
nam, with good endorsement. All sums ovel
twenty-five dollars, six months credit, at the rate
of 10 per cent per annnm, with approved security
Now none Of you ought to miss this great
chance for supplying yourselves for six or twelv,
months to come. Come one-come all! to tn,
new and fine Brick Store of
| CHILDS d BROS.
| Glasgow, April Sd, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Hats and Cans.

TOHN MCNEIL g. Co., having issued the New
- York spring style of hats simultaneous with
its introduction in that city, are now ready to
fit every customer that may call, with hat, not
only fashionable and beautiful, but all that the
most exucting may require in the way of dura-
bility. The moleskin hat, originally introduced
by them into this market and now brought to
all the perfection of the French article, by the
application Of expensive machinery, and the adop-
lion of all the newest improvements, needs no
encomium. They have their way to popular
favor, and are now, par excellence, "the hat"
Their Nutria hat is light pable, Of brilliant
color and gloss; and they have pure Beaver hat
constantly on hand in the rough, one of which
may be finished for any gentleman at three hours
notice.
Every other variety of hat can be found in their
store, and hats Of any shape or quality in general
use can be furnished to order at six hours notice
A splendid assortment of cloth and oil silk caps
of new and fashionable patterns.
JOHN MCNEIL & Co., 90 Market street.
St. Louis, March 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

trAstonish ing cure of Consumption at Prov.
idence, Rhode Island, by the use of Buchan'.
Hungarian Balsam:
~ Providence, March 10, 1s43.
This is to certify, that ] have been confined
to my house almost entirely for the last eigh,
months. from disease of the Lungs. During this
time, have employed eight o, nine physicians
in the city, all of whom failed entirely to asss,
me, and I had well nigh given up in despair
But fortunately was induced to try Dr. Buchan's
Hungarian Balsam of Life, and now, having used
FIVE bottles within the last six weeks, I have SO
far recovered as to be able to go out and to do my
daily homework. ABBY TALBERT.
Pamphlets respecting this Great English Rene.
dy may be had gratis of WIN. r. SNELsoN, Drug.
gist, only agent in Fayette, Mo.
Read the advertisement in another column Of
this paper
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

RoBBERY.-The Sheriff's Office was
robbed on Friday night, the I'd instant, OF
$4,000 in checks, and some $4OO or $500
in bank bills. The bills will be the only
loss. The drawer containing the money
was unlocked, and the bills and checks were
taken from a memorandum book, which
was tied up; the book was tied again and
the drawer re-locked. There was con.
siderable sum in gold in the drawer, which
the thief or thieves overlooked.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
REGULAR Weekly Packet,

For Jefferson City, Boonville and Glasgow,
Missouri River.
.6A The new and commodious
CCs-aZ1ASsga., passenger steamer ALTOONA,
eSSExSSsS.syRSsa ANDERSON MILLER, Jr., Mas
ter, will commence her regular trips IN the above
trade, OH the opening of navigation
On the upward trip the ALTOONA will leave st.
Louis on every Wednesday at o'clock, P. NJ, and
arrive at Glasgow on Friday afternoon. On the
downward trip, the ALGoMA will leave Glasgow
every Saturday morning, at 8 O'Clock, and will be
at Arrow Rock, Boonville, ROcheport, Providence,
Nashville, Marion, Claysvlle and Jefferson city,
same day, At Cote Sans Des Sein. Smiths and
Young's landings, Portland, Herman, and WASH
ington. on Sunday, and arrive at st. Louis on
Monday morning.
Agents: R. P. HANENKAMP g. Co., Glasgow.
JESSE McMAHEN, Arrow Rock.
C. & J. JONES, BoonviIle.
L. P. MARSHALL, Rocheport.
PLUMP g. Co., jefferson City.
d. c. ARENS, Portland.
r. F. SASS, St. Louis.
February 9th, ls47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Spring Fashion.

& NOURSE, 60 Main Street, Hat and Cap
-. Manufacturer, has received the New York
spring fashion for hats, (Beebee s. Costar patern,)
and is now prepared to furnish customers with
hats Of superior workmanship, and made of the
best materials. The satin beaver, or moleskn
silk hat, is worthy the attention of those wishing
to purchase good hat; the late improvements in
making this article, render them the most lasting
hat now in use; and no hat can be introduced
more genteel or beautiful. Silk, Beaver, Nu,ria,
Cashmere, or Brush hats, made to order; style or
shape of crown either bell, yeoman, straight or
taper, with brim in width and shape to suit the
taste and fancy, and fitted to the head with perfect
ease, by the celebrated Craneometer. Gentle
mems Cloth caps, with covers, and all the vare.
ties of hats and caps usually kept in genteel hat
and cap store. [St LOUIS, March 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
FROM NEW MEXICO--DEATH OF
HOWARD VOLUNTEERS.
Corresp ondence of the Times.
Head Quarters Comp. G., NJ M. Volunteers,
f., paso Japuayv IN 19d7

Head Quarters Comp. G., NJ M Volunteers, I
Ell PAso, January 80, 1s47.
Messrs. Benson d Green-Since my last
matters and things have assumed entirely new
appearance; the inhabitants Of New Mexico
made an attempt at rebellion, but entirely failed
Some Of the ring leaders have been taken ant
are now in prison in Santa Fe, awaiting .hei
trial. The soldiery Of the province and capita
Of chihuahua had the courage to meet our Reg
mcnt thirty miles above this place on the 25tt
December, and were completely routed. deem
it unnecessary to give any details Of that affair
as you will have seen the official account Of Col
A. w. Doniphan prior to the reception Of this
though will merely add, the wounded have al
entirely recovered and are now doing duty.
We arrived at this place on the 9Th Decem
Der; our protracted delay here is caused by the
the non. arrival Of six pieces Of artillery ordered
from Santa Fe, to accompany us to chihuahua,
from whence we have no reliable information,
and are consequently in the dark as regards the
movements Of Gen. Wool; though without doubt
he has not yet reached his destination, else we
should ere this (being but three hundred miles
from Chihushua) received information Of the fact
The artillery, from information received last eve
ming, will reach this place on the LIST February
and Immediately on its reception we will take up
the line OF march for chihuahua, where we will
in all probability remain until our term Of service
expires, from which point it will take near foul
months to reach Missouri we may
not get home until next September or October.
Disease amongst the troops has not in the slight
est degree abated. Since my last, the Howard
company have lost Slas Enyard, Jr., Clifton T.
Hopper, John Leland, John Browning, and Geo.
J. Hackley, all Of the same complaint, Typhoid
Fever. The frs, died at Curare, the second on
the Rio Puerco, the third and last at this place,
and the fourth at Albuirqurque.
Ell Paso, without any exception, is the best
situated and handsomest town that have seen in
Mexico, Astounding in grapes, apples, pears
peaches and apricots, Of almost every variety
1t is beautifully situated in the valley Of the Del
Norte, almost surrounded by a range Of lofty
mountains, and 800 miles from Santa Fe. Il
was built in 1850, by the inhabitants Of Santa
Fe, who were driven from their homes by The
Pueblo Indians and now contains population
OF about 1000 souls.
In few weeks we will be beyond the reach o
the nails and this think will be the last com
muncation you will receive from me for SOM
time. Truly yours,
THOS. J. BARTHOLOW.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Trustees Sale.

Of Valuable Tavern Property, in Fayette.
DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by virtue
l. of Deed Of Trust to me executed, by Abel
Marley, and Catharine, his wife, bearing date
the twenty-second day of January, 1s46, and
duly recorded in the Recorders Office of Howard
county, Book w, page 45, and following, to Sc
cure to Jere Kingsbury certain sums Of money
- therein specified, | will, on Saturday,
fsst the 18th day of April, 1871, before the
iiism court house door, in the town Of Fay.
4szA cite, sell to the highest and hes, bid
der. for cash in hand, lots one hundred and
twenty-five and one hundred and twenty-three, on
which the LARGE BRICK TAVERN HOUSE
now in the occupancy Of Abel Marley is situate
Title believed to be perfect but such only as is
conveyed to me by said deed will be made to the
SAMUEL C. MAJOR, Trustee.
Fayette, March 9th, 1947. 3--3t
DERFUMERY--I have received large supply
L of Perfumery, consisting of Cologne Water,
Cosmetics, Fancy Soaps, Oils, &c, which will be
sold very low. WIN. R. SNELSON.
Fayette, March 9th, 1s47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Regular Weekly Packet,

For Jefferson City, Boonuille, Glasgow, and
all intermediate landings.
ad The staunch built passenger
E-4Nu- steamer TOBACCO PLANT,
Ix;5.ssszs3{, Capt. N. J. Eaton, will COM
mence her regular trips for Glasgow. Mo, on the
opening of navigation, and will leave St. Louis
every Saturday Afternoon at o'clock, and Glas-
gov every Tuesday Morning, at 10 o'clock. On
her downward trip The Tobacco Plant will be at
Arrow Rock, Boonvile, Rocheport, Mount Yer
non, Providence und Nashville, on Tuesday; at
Marion, Stonesport, Jefferson City, Mouth of
Usage, Cote Sans Dessein, Smiths Landing,
Young's Landing, Portland Herman, Loutre Is
land, Pinckney, Washington, South Point and
Mount Pleasant, on Wednesday, and will reach
St. Louis early on Thursday.
For freight or passage apply on board orito
RANNEY d. CO., St. Louis,
WILSON d. BROWN, Boonylle,
R. v. HARVEY, Boonville,
R. P. HANENKAMP d Co., Glasgow.
February 9th, ls47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
H1BERN1A's NEws.-The New York Tri

HIBERNIAs NEws.-lhe New YORK In.
bune, of the 22d, says:
It is understood that large orders have come
out for produce, and the transactions on change
show an advance Of IS to 37s cents per barrel in
flour, and to 10 cents per bushel in corn. The
shipping interest also share in this improved state
Of things and obtained 1Oa15 per cent. advance
on previous rates.
The New York Express of the 22d,
says:
The news by the Hibernia has agreeably dis
appointed all classes. The demand for Ameri
can breadstufs is undated, and the prospect
Notwithstanding all that has been sent, there will
be an increased quantity required.
Cotton has yielded little, but the fall ther'
will have no influence on prices here. Operators
on this side OF the Atlantic know that the crop il
TO fall much below the estimates that were made
two months ago; consequently, with decline OF
the other side, prices have for the last two week.
gone up here.
The money market is decidedly better than wa
apprehended. All parts Of Of the world, excep
America, were in debt to England, and therefore
the drain Of specie for the United States ha
been fully made up by other countries.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

MARRIED-On Tuesday, the 3lst ult, by the
Rev. A. M. Lewis, SETH Boris, ESQ.,, in the
10th year of his age, to Miss ELIZABETH LITTREL,
in the 3Oth year of her age-both of this county
On the 7th ult., by Rev. VIM. Shores, Phil IF
PRATHER, Esqr, aged SO. to Miss MARGARET
WALKUP, aged 14!--both of this county.
CFIt seems to be Littrel fact that the girls
will Walkup to the said and comfort of man,
whether he be just ascending the hill of life, with
the buoyancy and vigor of youth. or descending
the same, with the cautious and unsteady step Of
age!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

Mr.. O'Conuell, it is said, is dying. The state
Of his health prevents his removal TO ireland.
His confessor, DR.. Miley, left Dublin, by ex-
press. 10 attend him in London, where he now
remains. His complaint is stated to be water
on the chest and dropsy in the legs--iatal symP
toms at his time Of life.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
DRS. J. C. PARRISH & A. PATTISON,

DOTANIC Physicians, having permanently 10.
ID Gated themselves near Fayette, on the place
lately occupied by Washington Bushears, about
one quarter of mile north east of Wilioughby
Williams, offer their professional services, in all
its various branches, to the citizens of Howard
county. They respectfully solicit share Of public
patronage
0trDr. j. C. PARRISH will also practice Dental
Surgery. FEBRUARY 9th, lo47.-6m.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

The King Of Bavaria, has become SO nfatua.
ted with Spanish dancing girl, named Lola
Monies, that, on his desiring to create her
Countess Won Starenberg, and endow her with
some of the crown domains, his ministers have
resigned, and there exists an idea Of declaring
him mad, and Of calling his eldest son to the
throne.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

DIED-On the 3lst ult., Mrs. MARY, consort
of James Jackson, ST.. of this county, in the 10th
year of her age. She had been an exemplary
member of the Baptist Church, the last as years
of her life; she bore her brief illness with chris
tian forttude and resignation, and breathed her
last with calmness and composure.
On Saturday, evening, April Sd, GEORGE HERN.
DON, Esq, of this county, in the 18th year of his
age.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
1s47. Tuesday Packet, IS47.

Is47. Tuesday Packet, 1s47.
For Portland, Jefferson City, Boonuille
and Glasgow, Missouri River.
aQ The new and splendid double
W.y-ANyas engine steamer ROWENA,
ssESESE5s9szsias WIN. c. JEwETT, Master, will
run regular weekly packet to Glasgow, com.
mencing on the opening of navigation, and will
leave St. Louis every Tuesday, at o'clock, P. NJ,
and will be at Herman, Portland and Jefferson City
Wednesday; at Marion, Nashville, Providence,
Rocheport, Boonvile, and Glasgow every Thurs
day Returning, the ROWENA will leave Glasgow
every Friday, at IL o'clock, M; will be at Arrow
Rock, Boonvlle, Rocheport, Providence Nash
vile, Marion, Claysville and Jefferson city,
day; at mouth of Usage, Cote Sans Dessen, Smith
and Young's Landings, Portland, Loutre Island,
Herman, Washington, South Point, Augusta, and
St. Charles on Saturday, and arrive in St. Louis
early on Sunday morning.
The ROWENA is building expressly for the
Missouri river, and being of light draught pas
sengers and shippers may rely upon her remaining
in the trade both in high and low water, and
upon the regularity of her arrivals and departures.
Her officers confidently hope, by attention to their
business, to merit share of the patronage so
literally bestowed upon her favorte namesake
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
RANNEY d Co., 25 Front St.
February 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

DIs there not something on which to pride
ourselves, when we shall hereafter celebrate the
anniversary of the battle of Buena Vista, in the
recollection that it is also the birth day Of the
buck skin surveyor who made the lion cover and
tanned the Mistress OF the Seas? We have moi
degenerated, and we shall not soon forget the
twenty second day Of February.-Organ.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Howard High School,
EAVFTTF Mo

FAYETTE, Mo.
TIME sirth session of this Institution will com.
Il mence on Monday the 9Th day of April, ard
continue five months.
TERMS.
For the primary studies, per session, $500
" Common English branches SEQ
&" d" Latin and Greek Languages" 1886
EXTRA CHARGES.
" Music with the use of the Piano, $500
" 90 without 80 &c % 60 1906
90 French, Drawing, Painting and needle work
the rsual prices.
Good boarding can be procured at from Sl,2j
to 81 80 per week, every thing found.
The superintendent of the school has been
given by the Trustees to Mr.. WILLIAM T. Lucky,
A. NJ, and Rev. NATHAN ScARRITT, A B. The
great success Of the school, under their direction
is the best evidence of their qualifications.
The course Of instruction embraces all the
branches of a complete English Education, togeth.
er with the Latin, Greek and French languages.
All persons desiring to attend the school, are
urged to be present at the beginning of the session
We bespeak for Howard High School contin-
uation of that patronage which has been so liberal
y extended to it heretofore.
JOSEPH SEARS, President, p. /.
A. w. MORRISON, Secretary, p.t.
Fayetta, Mo. March 20, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

Il bers have on hand large and general as
sorment of hats for wholesale to the city or
country trade. Those hats have been selected by
one of the firm, practical halter of many years
experience in the wants of this market and were
purchased at prices so low that they can offer
unusual inducements to dealers to buy. Every
case is examined before shipping, and the hats
reshaped and ironed over if they need 1t, as is
generally the after being received here either
by sea or Inland. Fine hats of our own manufac-
ture putup low.
A general assortment of caps for sale s above
JOHN MCNEIL d Co.,
No % Market ST.
St. Louis March 9th, 1S47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
Fresh Groceries.

FfeSh groceries.
WYE are now receiving. and offer for sale,
w 30 hhds. prime N. o. Sugar,
6OSacks 90 coffee,
40 boxes nj. R. raisins,
fierce Rice,
40 Kegs Juniata nails,
10 Tons assorted iron,
5000 pds. spun cotton,
20 barrels sugar house nolasses.
golden syrup,
5000 pds. No. Loaf Sugar,
barrels Lnseed oil,
100 kegs white Lead,
5 barrels pure Tanners oil,
8 Lamp. black,
400 sacks coarse salt,
100 fine g
$50 bbls. Kanhawa"
Together with full stock of castings, Glassware,
Window Glass, Brooms, Hames, Black-smths
Bellows, Saleratus, Eyptic springs, &c.;--and in
ten days will receive and open the largest and
finest stock of dry goods ever offered in this mark
ct. HUGHES, BIRCH d WARD.
Fayette, March 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
VERA CRUZ.

Says Jack to Tom. "Let's go and ship
On board, the Mexicans to whip"
Says Tom, "but first | want to know,
If its 10 Vera Cruz we go;
They soy the Castles very strong;
The fight will be both hard and long,
Says Jack, "That is, for glory's sake.
The VERY CRUISE want to take