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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES.

We see from our exchange papers tina
counterfeit notes on the Bank of Cape Fea
sare in circulation. We find the following pa
4 ragraph on the subject in last Wednesday,
sChronicle -
Con Monday, Ten Dollar counterfeit bill
sof thu Bank of Cape Fear was presented at tn
scouner of the Bank by gentleman from Co
siumbus county, for the purpose OF ascertain
! ing It's character, it having been passed off a
sWhitevilIe by the same gang of rascals de
sscrlbed in the article in another column, co
/ pied from the Fayetteville Observer. 1t ap
pears that they are making their way toward
sthe lower part of South Carolina, as ihey wen
loft in that direction from WhitevilIe. The bill
spresented at the Bank is clumsiIy executed
land differs in several respects from any eve
ISSUED by the Bank. 1t has in the centre o
I the upper part female figure holding cuI
Ito the beak of an eagle, which appears with
soutspread wings behind her. No genuine note
Eof the Bank of any denomination has such {
svignette 1t is made payable to J. Jewett, no
rs. Jewett, as are some of the genuine. Aftel
: the word DOLLARS in the lower line of thu
genuine notes there is full stop. The coun
1terfeit note has no stop after the word Dol
LARS The paper is of lighter color than an,
I used by the Bank. The date is August 9Th
81Q17,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
A GANG OF VILLAINS.

We have received from Messrs Geo v
Watson. N. R. Bryan, Joseph Cook, and WI
snip Bryan, communication stating that col
siderable excitement exists in the lower al
sadjoining ends of Moore and Chatham coul
flies, in consequence of the conduct of seven
men, believed to be a band of robbers an
scounterfeiters.
Two of the men staid at Mr.. Joseph Cook
house all night, and behaved suspiciously-
In the morning they presented a ten doll
note on the Cape Fear Bank, to pay theirtaT
MIR. Cook thought it was counterfeit, {
which opinion he has been since confirms
sand would not receive it. They pretended
have no other money, and got off without Pal
aing at all. They have tried in various way
land with different persons to pass like note
! and get good money in return for change
8 One OF them lodged night with Mr.. Ne"
8 ton R. Bryan, and succeeded in passing on
sof the notes 10 him.
y They are all said to be young men. Two
Them % or 30, and another about 30 yeaafsni ~.
8 About two weeks ago, the house o. n W..
AWicker was entered by two men, wno % o;Us
seen by Mrs. Wicker. They had eAan,"E
the s;deboard in which was Mr.. W $ mo "to!
sabou: 5000, but were frightened, OF , DstV, =.
they got it. They had previously louSf bav
8 Mr.. Wicker's one night and saw hni D"'
Sthe money, and where he put 1t. non
q The public are guarded against lheSe ~.
land all good citizens are called on to eAs CIV
avigilance with view TO their apprehet,'sIO,"o,,
Two of them were tall, thin vlsaged n',
very ordinarily clad and the third was =
Smiddle stature. All of them had sOI' :
Asheepstealer's appearance. They traveller
ahorseback. Cartlinian.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

SWORD TO LIEUT.. Col. CASTOR MEAREs.-
lit will be seen from the correspondence IN
this paper, that on the 9Th of January next,
the citizens of Wilmington will present
sword 10 our gallant young townsman' Lieut.
Col. CASTOR Meares, as token OF their admi-
ration of his meritorious conduct during the
] battle of Buena Vista. Major General l.. H
Mars:eller and Staff, and the Clarendon Horse
Guards, will turn out on the occasion. An
address will be delivered by VIM. Hill, Esq.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

GEN. KEARNY AND Col. FRkMoNT-Senato,
] Benton'S Statement.-A paragraph recently
went the rounds of the press, stating that be-
I fore the death of Gen. Kearny, friendly re.
cancellation took place between him and Ere.
mont This, however, was subsequently de.
snied, though, at the same time it was alleged
that &c Mrs. Fremont wrote to Mrs. Kearny a
friendly note, proposing a reconciliation be.
tween Gen. Kearny and Col. Fremont, bu
Mrs. Kearny, knowing her sick husband:
! views on the subject decided not to disturb hi:
smind with it, and did not" This latter state
ment has drawn forth card from Col. Ben
ston, which is published in yesterdays Intelli
gencer. After giving Major Emory as thu
) author of the report, Col Benton says:
baltimore Clipper.
Mr.. Fremont is absent. My daughter can
Z mot protect herself Patern1l duty requires
me to appear for the absent and the helpless
land 10 say that the whole paragraph in ques
Ntlon is ialse--that Mr.. Fremont never sen
Nany message of any kind to Gen. Kearny, ant
Athat Mrs. Fremont never sent any kind to Mrs
SKearny.
Mr. Fremont did intend to senl messag
Esto Gen. kearny, and with that view arrived
Nat St. Louis whilst the publication of m,
@speech on the brevet nomination was goin!
Son but, finding Gen. Kearn. sick and diving
@he passed on TO the frontier of Missouri. fon
@hundred miles distant, and thence 20 Califor
MIA. At the time of parting from Mrs. Ere
mont, who had gone with him to the frontier
and beiieuing Gen Kearny to be dead. he sen
me message by her, begging me to say n
Nmore about him-that he had gone to his &C
$count elsewhere-and that he forgave him.
5 Being myself in Kentucky when Mrs. Ere
Kmont returned TO St. Louis, she sent me thi
message in letter, enforcing the request
contained with an appeal of her own to m
known rule of conduct in relation to the " at
sent and the iedd.''
am mortified to produce these family de
+ tails before the public, but trust that good me
will consider the circumstances in which ar
placed, and see that could do no less.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

The Wilmington and Manchester No. ~
|Road.-This enterprise, we learn from ~
Marion Star, is likely TO be carried ou .,
|corps of engineers being now engaged loca iin
the route. The cost of this work. inclna,iT
every thing for business, is estimated al ~
|466,000. The estimated amount of busIn's :
lit will probably do per annum, is set down VIZ:
|S256,000 The annual permanent eXpenS
$4,000. Expenses of shops, sl2,363 2 2or,
Train, and all other expenses, with the aOU on
is stated at $40 900; which leaves snIP'
lof $3.50, 900, or IL per cent. on the capita
Salisbury Watchna"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

EsCApE.-We see it stated in our northern
Diapers that some 40 of the passengers on
,board the ship New York, lying at quaran-
time at Staten Island, made their escape from
that ship a few days since, and succeeded in
reaching the city. The Baltimore Sun of the
E2Oth inst, says:
THE CHOLERA AT New YoRK.-On Monday
sthe health officer reported that five new case.
sand two deaths of cholera had occurred at The
quarantine within the previous twenty fou
shours, but there were still no cases within TIT
bounds of the city. 1t appears that the on,
Ieath reported on Sunday with the four new
leases and twenty patients remaining in The
shospitaD was that of a man who escaped with
/ Others on Friday night He was carried back
/ next day, afflicted with the cholera. and dice
lin three hours after his return. The Courier
7 states that some of those who escaped wen
! immediately on to Philadelphia, their ultimate
aiestination.
NEW York, Dec. 10, 6 P. M.
The Cholera There have heen two new
cases of cholera to-day at quarantine, and twc
sieaths from that disease-all among those wht
came over in the ship New York. No cases
Gin the city.-Ibid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

The /" LiHiputian Watch."-At Mr.. Loui:
NUNS, Al Charities street, is 10 be seen, in the
form of a watch, the most astonishing speci
men of mechanism, without doubt, that we
have ever scrutinized. We think we hazard
nothingSin calling it the smallest watch in the
world 7 How TO describe it we hardly know
It is a perfect 6yO~ 1t is the work of Mr.
Auguste Matthey, of Geneva, and was ovel
three years in being completed. Of course, he
was only occupied at intervals in producing
this extraordinary piece OF workmanship.
This wonderful time-piece is perfect; keeps
GOOD time. 1t is about as thick as three halt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

Col. L. d. Wilson'S Estate.-A letter from
Marlborough of Nov 30, says" The magnif-
|icent residence of the late Col. Wilson was
sold yesterday for $6,555-upwards of s22
per acre.
This residence lies just without the Corpo-
ration, and is part of the property which
passed to the County under Col. Wilson's
will. We understand that the entire property
Gin Edgecombe) which goes to the County, is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAIL ROAD
We have been informed that Mr.. S. M Fox
Engineer of the above Road, left here OF
Tuesday last, with his Assistants,) for tn
purpose of accommodating, and ascertainin;
the most practicable starting point. for the 10
cation of this end of the road. We presum
Mr. Fox will make report, before the loca
ton is commenced
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
Head Quarters 6tl,

Division, N C. Militia,
WILMINGTON, 18th Dec, 1848
To Capt VIM. c. Howard,
Commander of Clarendon Horse Guards
SIR Your very polite note, requesting
myself and Staff to unite with your Corps, or
the 9Th of January next, in doing honor to tn,
occasion of presenting a Sword 10 our worth,
and highly deserved fellow citizen, Lieut. Col
Castor Meares, has been duly received; il
reply to which, have to state, that it will af
ford us great pleasure to be present and joil
you in the interesting ceremony.
The day selected by the committee OF ar
Engagements, think very appropriate one
and should be honored by every American
citizen.
For the compliment bestowed upon myself
for military pride, &C., you will please accep
my thanks, and you may be assured of on
thing, my desire is that as long as have tn
honor to hold commission, nothing shall b
wanting on my part to preserve and stimulat
throughout those under my command, tina
spirit and pride for which you have beel
pleased 10 compliment me.
Very respectfully,
your ob't serv't,
L. H. MARSTELLER.
Maj. Gen. 9th Division, N c. Militi;
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

CoRREcT1oN-In the last sentence of the
letter of Mr.. Hill, on our 4th page, an error
appeared IN the copy from which it was ex.
tracted, and which we did not detect till our out
side was worked off. The sentence should
read
cannot, therefore, refuse to act the par
which your partiality has assigned me, in wha
YOU Justly term g the interesting ceremony
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

at is remarkable" says DR.. Darwla' I'M %Y
all the diseases arising from drinking sPl. n~t
Gus or fermented liquors are liable to Oe'o sal
hereditary, even to the third generation lin
gradually TO increase if the cause be c0D'
ued, till the family becomes extinct"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

TEMPERANCE CELEBRAT1oN.--We learn tina
the members of the Washingtonian Temper
ance Society, will have celebration on Christ
mas Day. They will assemble at the M. E
Church on Front Street, at ] past O'Clock
and proceed from thence in procession, to thu
Baptist Church, on Front St, where an ad
dress will be delivered by Mr. E. A CUSHING
/ and probably some remarks may be made By
other members. The Society tender a respect
| full invitation 10 the Ladies, 10 be present OF
the occasion. The community in general, ar
/ also invited. JERE. NICHOLS, Esq, is Chair
man of the Committee of Arrangements.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
From the Charleston Courier, 10Th instant


DEATH of an Editor.-DAvID FULTON, Esq.
editor of the Wilmington IN. c. Journal, de-
parted this life at the Mansion House, Meet
ling street, in this city, on the night of the
18th inst. Mr.. FULTON was afflicted with a
pulmonary complaint, and by the advice OF
his physician sought a more bland and con-
genial climate, in the hope of restoring his
health, and relieving himself from the cares
and perplexities of business, close attention
Ito which was probably superinducing cause
|of the disease under which he labored The
hoped for effect, however, was not produced
and in less than fortnight he fell victim tc
Its insidious attacks.
Mr. F., we are informed, by one who knew
him well, was an estimable gentleman and
talented journaist-respected and esteemed
for his many virtues, and loved for his fidelity
/ to truth, honor and virtue.
1t will be consolation TO his friends Il
know that he received every kindness and at
stention in his last moments that the most un
firing friendship could bestow, and that hi
died in the full faith, trust and hope of pass
4 ing from earth to blissful Immortality.
His remains were conveyed to Wilmington
! for interment the day following his decease.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

G@CHAs. P. MALLErT, Esqr., has been ap
pointed President of the Branch of the Bank
OF the State, at Fayetteville. to fill the vacan
cy occasioned by the death of Mr.. HusKE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
WILMINGTON, 18th Dec, 1913.
Mai. Gen. T.. H. MARsTELLER,

Commanding 9Th Division N. C. Militia
SIR :-Having, Cat the request OF the Com
Imittee of arrangements, appointed by the citi
zens of Wilmington, to present Sword Il
Lieut.. Col. CASTOR Meares, on the 9Th of Jan
9uary next, as an evidence OF their high opin
ion of his distinguished and noble conduct du
ring the late war with Mexico y consented t
lbe present, with the Troop under my com
|mand upon that occasion, have the honor
Ito state that it would afford us extreme plea
sure TO have yourself and Staff to unite will
us. From your well known military pride
|and desire to improve the Militia system 0
| The State, we cannot but fatter ourselves tina
yourself and Staff will not refuse
Very respectfully.
VIM. C HOWARD, Capt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
BANK OF CAPE FEAR.

From the report of the Bank of Cape Fear,
ito the Legislature now in session at Raleigh,
we see that her liabilities and resources are
ssumed up as follows:
LIABILITIES.
sCapital, 100000 90
Circulation, 1857 ,625 90
sDeposites, 1928 90
sDividends unpaid, 42O 90
sDue to Banks, 9,447 go
gContngent Fund & Profit & Loss, 79,435 OF
q In transitu, 8,07S Is
s3,147,341 81
sDebt due by the Directors of
the Principal Bank. and its
six Branches, (45,) S12O,255 st
debt due by Stockholders, l7O,316 sc
RESOURCES.
sBills and Notes Discounted, 1,771,ss sc
SBils of Exchange, 1886 81
~. S. Stock & Treasury Notes, 100000 OC
sDue by Banks, 65,037 g.
CASH, VIZ:
Notes OF n c. B'ks,9O,l9O 90
&c on Foreign" 81 ,995 90
aSpecie, 608,16l 72--75O,346 y
! Real Estate, 7O,737 is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

COLUMBIA, Dec. IA.
The Hon. A. P. Butler was TO day elected
TO represent this State in the Senate of the U
States, for six years from the 4th of Marcel
next. He received 1874 votes.
The Hon. w. B. Seabrook was qualified a!
Governor of the State, and delivered a yer,
able Inaugural address.-Chdr Mercury
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

The Mormons in California. have laa ID al De
Ito large portion of the gold territory an fno
.mand 80 per cent. OF the ore taken 'i'''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

THANKs.-We tender our thanks to Thos
Williams, Esq. for copy of the memorial
Of Miss D. L: Dix TO the Legislature of North
carolina, soliciting State Hospital for The
and cure of the Insane.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
$3.147,341

OHIO LEG1sLATURE.-The Lower House has
not been able 10 settle their difficulties, in con
of which the Legislature has not eff
fected an organization.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

FoRE1GN.-There has been two arrivals al
the North from Europe, since our last paper
the Steamers Niagara and the Canada. The
iNiagara's news is Z days later than that Of
the Canadas, and we deem it only necessary
ito give the latest intelligence, which may be
found by referring to another column.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

To THE PATRONS OF THE JoURNAL-Tht
Surviving partner of this establishment would
say to it's friends, that he intends to continu,
the publication of the ss.Jourmat' regularly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

G-We were wrong last week in account
ing for the two majority of the feds in the
Legislature. Their two majority, at that time
was occasioned by the absence of Mr.. KEEN
|of Rockingham, who, we learn, was called
home on account of the illness of member
Iof his family.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

We take this occasion to tender our thanks
! and also those of the friends of our late much
sesteemed felIow-citizen, DAVID FULTON, te
3Capt. BATES, of the Steamer Gov. Dudley, fo
! his aid and attention in the transportation o
I his remains from Charleston to his home.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

VANCEY CoUNTY-We learn that CALvI,
EDNEY, tederalist, has been elected in Vance,
county, to fill the vacancy in the Legislature
soccasioned by the resignation of Mr.. FLEMING
democrat. The election of Mr.. EDNEY secure
ito our opponents majority on joint ballot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22
& MANCHESTER Raj
ROAD


!B. SEABRooK, Lieut.. Governor of the State.
& MANCHESTER RAIL
ROAD.
1t affords us pleasure to learn that the Le-
.gislature of South Carolina, has authorized a
Subscription on the part of the State, of 5000
1000 to the Wilmington & Manchester Rail
Road said amount to be taken as soon as
|S75o.ooo shall be subscribed by other sour
ICES. This is liberal on the part of South Ca
|rolna, and we hope our own State Legislature
will see the propriety, yea, the necessity, OF
acting in some way towards the aid of this
important work. We have heretofore ex-
pressed ourself so often and so fully on this
matter, that we do not deem it necessary, on
the present occasion, 10 say more.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-22

H-The Legislature of Virginia has elected
JOHN B. FLOYD, Governor, and WH1TEMARsr
lB. SEABRooK, Lieut.. Governor of the State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-05

frLast week We had occasion topublish some
thing Of rather startling character, regarding a
caseof Gravel, which had bafaed all remedies,
80 called, and finally was cured by the Great
American Remedy whichis one of the best medi-
siaes for all complaints ever presented to an af-
Hieted world. New we are again called upon to
soy that DR.. Samuel Mcclellan, we'll known
physician Of Columbia Co. N. Y has used this
article in Gravel and effected perfect cure, and
he had resorted to everything else with no sue
cess. Our information, for We like to pin these
matters 30 firmly, that skeptical people cannot
doubt, is obtained from MIR. s. F. Phelps, Albany,
shighly respectable druggist, sndin Albany, DR.
Mcclellan il well known; the Dr.. is Zone Of the
Seheol and bound to put down all nostrums, yet
kasindependence enough to acknowledge the Gu
rstivepower Of the far famed "Lithontriptic." DR..
q. G.. vaughns Great American Remedy; this
article is found in our columns, call upon Agent
sad Yeta pamphlet. So
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-05
1900
Acres OF land for Safe in Lots TO
suit purchasers.

suit purchasers.
rHE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale the a
bove q,antty of land IN the Township
of Ravpnnn,. Franklin. and Straet.berough.
THIRTEEN HUNDRED ACRES Of these
lands adjon the village of lsayenna on tie
Fast, West and South, conveniently situa
ted for Building lots and Farms, and will be
sold on terms til 1t must suit all who wish 10
purchase. Either the whole Of the money.
can be paid down at handsome discount,
or one quarter down and the balance ON time
that wilEaccomm odate.
The Raft Road from Cleveland to Pitts.
burgh passing eitheTside Ufthe village must
greatly add 10 the value of these. lands, and
as they will now be sold, at from twenty
five to thirty three per cent lower than ever
offered before, an investment made atsthiS
time, cannot fail 10 yield large profit to
purchasers. e- Sssss<
AS the ownerof these lands is desirous
Of selling all off. and.closihg "a concern of
long standing, SO good an opportunity for
securing yalua bic locations around this pleas
ant village alta low price, may never Offer
again a.Tta.:-,e - : 9 -. -, '..i :
~ Il 6ajas ISAAC BRAYTON, Agent.
Ravenna, Deb. 7,47. J@@>r 132tf.'-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-05
The Gfeat Remedy Of Nature
AMERICAN OIL.

DROCURED from u we'll in Kentucky les
4 feet below the surface of the Earth. 4
CERTAIN and infaliibe cure for Sprains, Strains,
Cuts, Braises ScaIds. Burns, letter, Erysipelas,
Sca,cs. heap-Croup, Infam,natory. s;ore.tilroats
Sure and lnfian,ed Eyes, Fiatulenee, Ulcers. &c.
ver-sores, Scrofuin and
INFLAMATORY RHEUMATISM.
Its surprising properties are hlghiy developed
in the certain 49,
CURE Of DEAFNESS
in all cases mol or ganically incurable.
IL has been discovered to be an Infailiblc and
CERTAiN CURE for all cases of
Cholic, Cramp and Spasms
which it cures efectualiy within very short
space of time. Its curative Properties are like
wise rcInal kab!y manifested in the cure of
DISEASES of The SPINE.
a iady, the wife OF Planter in Kentucky was
cured effsctually of one Of the worst cases Of
Diseased Spine, which had confined her to her
bed for q considerable time in which she could
not turn herself. The qualities of this Ma
lures OWN Remedy are extremely pen-
etrating and .'An,i-lnfidnatory- ry-conseqhently
therefore, is confdentlally Recommended q
veriiable and certain cure for go fat' 'i=3t
=, =. INFLAMMATION Of the KIDNEYS,
Gravel, Urinary Complaints, &c. &c. &c &c.
=. 81 Price so Cents Per Bottle. -.
Caut,on.-In order to be sure of obtaining the
genuine, purchase only of the general agent
VIM Jackson, Nc 80 Liberty street, Pittsburgh,
or through sur= Agents appointed by hin. for its
sale, each Of whom will have Il show bill. and
general directions in pamphlet form, containing
the names and address Of tho Proprietor aud
General gent, as f,llows: sazs- .l=-.. ......
p. Hail y Go. proprietors, Kentucky. .yrg
Wln,. Jackson, General Agent for Western
Penns. IYania part of Ohio and Western Virginia
10 whom all orders faust be addressed. sssre.a
: Obserpe.-Each bottle is enclosed in one OF
the above named Pamphlets, and the name oil
agent as aboyeA printed On the outside label. -.
i. Sold by the following duly appointed AGENTS
]; S. LEFFINGWELL, Rayenna; Charles II
Kent, Franklin Mills o. b. Beebe,, Cuyah. a
Falls; q. N. Abbey co. Akron; Jas. e. CAL
lender, Newton Falls;J II. c. Johnson, Warren
= TRkc Notice. 5. Leffingwell is ap-
pointed general and supplying Agent for Portage
county. Sub -tgents supplied by him at the
Whale6atH D.