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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

EXTRAORDINARY SoMNAMBULIsM.-Dur-
ing the recent trip of the Norlhener steam
er to this city from Charleston, the watch
on deck were alarmed at about day break,
one morning, with the cry, man over
board and boat was instantly lowered
and manned for the purpose, if possible, OF
rcsrueng the sufferer. After pulling back
in the wake of the steamer, some three
quarters of mile, the customer was found
manfuily pulling foot and hand for New
York, but exceedingly tired with his efforts
to keep pace with the vessel. He was
hauled over Tire side, and the steamer hav-
img laid to during the interim, he was soon
placed in his stateroom, rather exhausted
but not materially injured. 1t seemed that
in a fit of night walking, he had risen from
his bed and, in his pantaIoons and slippers,
gone forward as far as the Hindlass, when
stepping upon the railing, he made the
plunge with the words, Il am going -
The splash and exclamation were heard by
the waicn on deck, and the alarm given,
which resulted in his rescue.
We learn that he is gentleman doing
business in the lower part Of the city. He
knew nothing Of the circumstance until lie
found himself in the Atlantic, off Cape Hat
tcras = y. ]. Globe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

WHETHER OR No.-The following para
graph from Gen. Taylor's lates! letter but
one, shows that he is determined to be a
candidate for the Presidency in spite of all
contingencies:
Il do not design to withdraw my name
if Mr.. Clay be the nominee of the Wing
National Convcntion-and, in this conuec-
ton, beg permission to remark that the
statements which have been SO positively
made IN some of the Northern prints, to
the effect "that shouid Dir. clay be the
nominee Of the Uhig National Conrot-
H0a," had stated ''that ! wouid not suE
fer mY name to be lsed,'' are not correct,
and have no foundation in any oral or writ.
ten remark of mine. 1t has not been my
intention, at any moment, to change my
posltlon--0r to withdraw my name from
the canvass, whoever may be the nominee
Of the National Convention either of the
Wing Or Democratic party"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26


This ancient edliice, the oldest on this
island, deserves a more than passing notice,
for its connection with the events here rela-
ted-events literally true.
The main structure was built of brick,
brought from Holland in lG4l, by the an
cestors Of the ancienland highly respectable
family Of Hips. Consequently some por-
tons OF the mansion are now two hundred
and three years old. Between 1860 and
1909 il underwent some alterations, bat il is
mostly in its original state. 1t stands at
hjp's bay, on The East river. between TWO
and three miles from the Guy Hall. twill
be taken down in the course oil a year or
two, in the war OF improvements aud with
1t viii vanish from existence about tie last
Of the old kuicherbOcker residences. Al
though the family Of Rps do not live in
their old mansion, it is suil their property,
and is occupied by one or two families.
At the point Of a rock "A few hundred
yards from the house, the British troops un-
der Sir William Howe, landed on Sunday
the 18Th OF September, l77G, protected by
the cannon Of TWO or three ships OF war an
chnrcd in the East river. and skrnlsh
took place with the Americans in the rear
ol the house. The same day General Wa
snugIOu evacuated the clly, and cncImped
with his army on Harlem heights and Fort
Washington. Over seven years elapsed be-
fore they rc-entcrci il.
During the revolution, the house was oc-
cupicd bv different British officers Of dis
tnction. and beneath its old raltcrs, Sir " IN.
Henry Clinton. Lord Percy. kuvphausen,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

TIE REyGNrE.-Frce Tro3e Tri,0nph-
aat!-The Protective Systr7n EapiodcI!
The receipts from customs up 10 this
date are about S48,O00,O00, and II is now
certain that the estimate Of S3I 100000
made by the Secretary Of the Treasury will
be ldiIy realized, as there remains yet TWO
months and the third OF month OF the
present fiscal year. For public lands, al
-. Tie receipts up to The present date are
about TWO millions and three quarters, lcav-
lng the Miami sales to come III during the
monla of May. Il seems certain that the
estimates by The Secretary Of 53,J00,G0O
for the fiscal year, from The public lands,
VIII BE- realized. Where are now the pre-
dctions Of Mcssrs. Webster, Evans, and
indeed Of nearly all the leaders oflhe WAig
party, as to the revenue from the tariff -
They are all exploded; whilst, after all the
abuse and rijlculc, Mir. Walker estimates
are fully realized by the result Wash.
Union, April %.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

\ FALSELY manufacturer having got, b.
iae no ug.@lasler at hand, stuck on his
unfortunate protocols. one Of has gum tick
els, on which was the usual nnnauon--
"Hmrmtet three duHtred a"aL,yyaris
lJRg."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

The following Is from New Orleans
pape--F0r sale "nns undivided IaIf II r
NAN -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

TIE rrcat Fefc Of Fraternity At Paris.
The military spectacle Of yesterday was
not get over att clock in the evening
Paris presented yesterday a spectacle OF
which no other city in the world could OF
fer an example. Upwards of250, 1000 arm
cd men, and more than 100000 spectators
were mixed together during seven or eight
hours, without accident, and one might al
most say, without confusion - certainly
without an instance of unkind feeling. The
National Guards under arms to-day amount
ed 10 a full quarter of million; the troops
of the line 10 $4,000 or 10000 men (who
could be doubled in "a hours) The Ut
most cordially and good hLmor prevailed.
Ii is SAID that Lamartine has prepared IN
alliance offensive and defensive between
the French and Swiss republics. Thirty
millions worth OF silver coin has been issu-
ell by the republic Cor. London Times,
ia Of April.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26
NEBRASKA-PACIFIC TELEGRAPH,

Congress has seriously taken in hand the
matter of aiding great public Improvements
by means of grants of land--eyen Whit
ney's scheme for rail road to the Pacific
has been reported upon favorably, by COM
mittee, in the Senate. The revival, now,
olthc "Nebraska Territory" plan, and the
passage Of bill organizing the necessary
government, IS most oppoltune, leading. as
IL UiU, to proposition, on the part of GER
tain individuals, 10 Congress, to, at once,
proceed with work-oue Of the grandest,
the most feasible, and, at the same time,
the simplest in the worId-thc extension of
the telegraph wires to the Pacific. The
peculiar feature about this proposition is,
moreover, that the right Of rag, and Incl
dental protection only viii be asked for as
the contribution of the General Govern
ment! Henry O'ReiIiy, Esq, the most
Indomita5ie, as well as useful spr, Of our
western world, at present, with his asSoci-
atcs, will at the earliest notice from WASH
ing'on, that the chain Of Oregon posts is to
be established, and that the battalion detail
ed for that service may be called upon to
aid them, begin planting their posts towards
tie South Pass, and as we have said be-
fore, at the outlay Of their own means we
can, q! the moment, only glance at tde plan.
Nebraska organized as a territory, with
civil and military government, and posts
established at the proper distances; Mr..
O Reilly will undertake 10 establish inter
ngc!iafe telegraph stations, connecting the
whole by wire, and inviting travel and en-
igration westward, by offering regular Sc
RES of permanent scIllemcnts-many of
them to be nuclei Of important points here
after. Each telegraph station it is designed
10 make store Or depot, as well; and por-
lions Of the soil may be cultivated, as they
viii, in a short time, under immediate pro-
lection from Government - inducements
equal 70 the importance Of the work being
at the same time offered to settlers. The
South Pass being reached, which will be
done in a season, the line may be directed
towards the mouth Of the Columbia, or the
Bay OF San Francisco, or to both as may
be determined upon. This is the noble
work to which O'ReiIly will devote him
self. In two months, or less, New Or
leans will be connected with the lakes, and
more fortunate than the Macedonian, he
Will not have to weep-the ends OF the
earth pointing out TO him still further con-
/ Oupsts-. -. i,OuiS kpyGliir
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

IN Enthusiastic Uhig.-"Whoa are Won
going Tor for PRESIDENT we asked OF a
wing friend who honored Us wiki 4 call ON
Saturday.
For Henry Clay and nobody else, if he
Ewes: If he dies 90 for his a.lmiais.ra-
orr Def. Free Press.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

PROFITABLE DIGGING.-Two Irish la
borers who hire lot of ground at Dehlon-
ega, realized $4,000 for their ore with
in four years.
CANAL ToLIs.-Tbe tolls received at
Buffalo. the two first days of navigation, ex-
cced those Of the two first days Of last year
by tiiirty-tive hundred dollars.
Al the Place lie la Concorde. where the
able EdgworIh said to Louis XVI, son Of
Saint Louis. ascend to heaven!' workman
SAID to Louis Philippe. Son Of Egalite,
----, the ~-h -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
5000 Acres of Turpentine and Timbered
LAND FOR SALE.

ENHE subscriber offers for sale 5000 acres of
- LAND in Cumberland county, on both sides
Of Lower Little River known as the Murchison
Land. The principal part of the above land is
well covered with large Pines suitable for Ton
Timber; the balance is first rate Turpentine Land
all convenient to the River, which is navigabIe to
its junction with Cape Fear River.
There is also some fine Swamp and Cane-brak
land, part Of which is now under fence and cul-
tivalion, with good arm, &c.
If not sold at private sale before the 2lst day OF
June, shall then offer it at public sale at the
Court House in Fayettevie,t to the Eig CHEST bidder
1t will be divided in lots to suit purchasers or sold
in one body if desired. Persons wishing to view
the land, will find plat of it at Col. Alex'r Muir.
chisors, who will take pleasure in riding the
land with any oLe disposed to purchase during
my absence. l expect to be on the premises a
week or ten days before the day of sale, and will
sell the land to any person wishing to buy and
during my absence, Col. Murchison is authorized
to make sale of any part of it. Great bargains
NAV be expected, as will sell at prices to suit the
times. Terms, l, 2, and years credit, with in.
terest. JNO. S. PEARSON.
May 26, l64S-T37-3t Oh
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
"ENC0URAGE HONE INDUSTRY"
Harness, Trunk, and Saddle
.W.4y1'UF.4CTURH.

ZNHE subscriber respectfully informs the public
- that he has recently returned from the North
where he laid in full and complete stock of Sad
die and Harness mounlings, &c &c, of the lates,
and most improved styles. and is constantly man.
ufacturng, at his store on Market street, formerly
occupied by Guy c. Hotchkiss. every description
of articles in the above line. From his experience
in the business, he feels confident that he will be
able to give entire satisfaction to his Gu :tomers-
He HIS. and will keep, a constant supply Of
Saddles, Brides. Ncrfingales, Collars, Riding
and Wagon Whips, Bills and Spurs. Car
pet and Saddle Bags, Trunks. Src. &C.,
and every other article usually kept in establish.
ments of the kind, all of which will be warranted
to be of the best materials and workmanship and
sold on moderate terms for cash. or on short credit
to punctGal customers.
REPAIRING of every description promptly at.
tended to. Coaches and Carriages trimmed in a
neat and substantial style.
Medical Bags, Cushions of every description
aud all other articles usually manufactured in es
adjustments Of the kind, made to order.
Persons wishing TO purchase RIDING VEHI
Giles, would find it to then interest to give him
call. JOHN ]. CONOLEY.
April %, le4s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
COMMERCIAL.
WILMINGTON MARKET-June Is

WILMINGTON MARKET-June 1st
Since our last report on the markets of this
place, we have had several days of heavy rain;
and we learn with much pleasure, that the
water courses on the Northwestern prong of
the Cape Fear River, have been rendered nav
gable some distance up This has brought 10
market a good portion of Turpentine that has
been kept back for some months on account
Of the extreme low stage of the water. We
shall proceed 10 give as faithful an account of
the state of the market as our limits will per-
nit.
Lumber-There is but little river lumber
Offering The demand is somewhat better,
but in the absence of receipts we can only
quote it nominalIy.
T Naval StoreS-There was little or no varia-
lion in the price of Turpentine on Friday from
last weeks quotations, with sales 10 about 900
bbis. Saturdays and Mondays sales amount
Ell to about 500 hbls at former rates, viz
81 Is for yellow, 81 40 for virgin, and 81 /
for hard, with a sale of one small lot of vir-
yin at So SO. On Tuesday the market began
to luctuate considerably. Sales opened at 50
&c and went up to So 80 per barrel, but rece-
dei again on Wednesday, when the market
opened al 81 O5, with sales, in the two days,
10 about 6,317 barrels. To-day the sales have
reached something near 5000 barrels, at yes
teFday's quotations, viz: yellow dip, 50 O5
virgin, 50 40 a 50 AS; hard, 81 05, with
sales Cncluded in the above estmate,) of goo
bbs., all hard, at 81 10. Total sales estima-
led at about III bills. since this day week
and there remains some 2 1000 or 5000 bbls
on the market, for portion of which the own
erS refuse to take present quotations. The
market may be said to be quick at the prices
given in our table. In Spirits Turpentine WE
hear of transactions upwards of $50 barrels
at Is cents, and in one instance 264 cts. was
Obtained-S2 allowed for the barrel, with the
privilege of returning the same. Tar-Does
not arrive very freely, but the price has decIi
ned little. See table.
Timber The Timber on sale is not of thu
best quality, hence operations are to a very
limited extent A prime article is much wan
led, and would command quick sale. Some :
OF 3 RATS of the latter have already reached
the market, but as yet, we believe they have
not been disposed of.
Bacon.-We learn of sales of 10 900 lbs
n. c. Bacon since this day week, at / DC fol-
Hams, &c for Shoulders, and &c for sides.
Graln.-A cargo of Corn and Peas from
Mattamuskeet, sold as follows: Corn SO cts
Peas So from vessel. A cargo just arrived.
HoF.-SaIes Fayetteville Flour at quota
hOns-stock only fair.
Mota SSes.-There has Lone been received
since our last. The cargo alluded to last week
rom Cuba, $3.50 hhds y has nearly all chan
get hands at lie. Holders are now asking
ION store-18 to &c.
lhy-ReceiveI from New York, 100 bales
sales in lots to suit at 70 a 80 cents. cash
We would refer 10 our table for the state O.
The market for al nthar ariiclns
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02

--.F-,-oc, Of a letter from the Editor of the
9 1ServilIian." PIaqucmine, La. :.
Dr. Wright--Dear Sir ine,e - of
80, oaI, for your useful medicine in this par. oi
i Ee~. o,'ntry, Two years ago took few Dozen
me tue NJ NJ, f3ronsema, your Agent in Ne" Uleans
I1Oin vs. orvn use. But, as soon as it was Known
~ he neigbborhood, was imPortnneo ,o' tlfEh
III there were none left and one person. T.. 70 whom
a. rovo nm one half dozen boxes toy 49, found
linz them out again. as sPeclal 1aSor' at SEW
vxTY-rIvE CENTS box Il, MT.
Fx,roct of a Letter from the Editor OF the
U.vne County Record, Ind.
J" Wy w., Wright: Your Pills sell very
=. ~ hn,e have used them in my own family,
wen VS. ,N Nov have given very general satisfaction.
tytr3ct of Letter from the Editor oil the Pitts
burg Chronicle, Pa.
OO Dr. VIM. Wrght-Dear Sir; l have
,.rsef used YOUR Pills, and am satisfied of their
Lono6c;al effects in various diseases.
bee If Countcrfeits of all kinds! Some
30 coated with sugar. others are made to resem-
SIo IN outward appearance the original medicine
~ sofest course is to purchase Of The regular
For sale in Wilmington, N. c., by George R.
french. Agent, who will supply country dealers
md PLANTERS at the Philadelphia prices.
Offices devoted exclusively to the sale of Wright's
indian Vegetable Pills, wholesale and retail. SO
P,ce ST. Philadelphia; 2sa Greenwich st., New
Work. and l9S fremont St., Boston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
DIED..

In this town, on the evening of the 29th ult.,
of inflammation Uf the bowclls William Henry,
onlv child of William r. and Susan J. Newell,
aged IS months and IL days.
1.-The grave is very deep
The grave is very cold,
clay baby in to sleep.
Not yet two years old.
An infant who was wont to rest,
Close nestled on a mothers breast.
We lay him here in hope,
To wait the coming day,
When God shall call cherub up,
From this unconscious clay
We shall behold him gOrifed-
This lamb for whom a saviour died."-Com.
In this town, on the 25th ult., Elizabeth Sim
gIeton, daughter of Daniel w. and Julia E. Oak
lev, of the city of New York. aged months.
On Masonboro' Sound, in this county, on the
2lst inst, Mr. HiIlory Bryant. aged So.
In Baden county, on Brownmarsh, on the 5th
inst, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr.. Daniel
Shaw, sea-, in the SD year of his age. He was
an Elder of the Presbyterian Church for the last
IS years, and a man much esteemed among his
acquaintances.
In Raleigh, after very brief illness, on Tues
DAY evening Ias., Mr.. William Henry Many, son
Of Charles Manly, Esq, aged Fl years.
In Greensboro Jane E. Lindsay, wife of DR..
IL NJ. Lindsay. Also, Jessie, infant daughter Of
Mr. Jesse H. Lindsay.
In Northampton county, on the LIST inst, at the
residence of her father, Anna Greenough in the
9Th year of her age, second daughter OF Henry X.
Burgwyn, Esq.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02

PHILADELPHIA. May Bop. M.-Tbe stoct
market is firm, and all leading securities are in
s s1S, request a Len1rylvanla SIS and U. s. SIS
tight
There has been but little doing in -four, and
prices remain about the same. Sales of a feU
bundred OOlS Pennsylvania brands at S. Is a IS
sI4athe supply is small. Corn Meal, So AZ a
81 49, Rye Flour, So rs. '' '~ - d
wheat is dull and has declining tendency
sales OF some 1000 bushels prime red at slSI :.
81 70 and of white do. ct 81 4Oa sl43. Corn
IS uulI--sales of Southern yellow at 48 40 cts :.
white do. "A 46 cents. Oats, 90 a 81 cents
Rye, 6s 70 cents.
No change in groceries. Rice, So 37a So g.
per 100 lbs. There is no change to notice in bro.
the trade.
The Cotton market has been heavy since the
arrival of the Hibernia, and buyers are asking n
concession but sellers are unwilling to give way.
Whlskey Is dull, with small sales at 2II p
cents per gallon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL, MATTE.
NAUTICAL AND MERCANTILE:
SCHOOL,.

THE subscribers beg leave to inform the citizens
| of Wayne and the adjoining counties, that
they have opened an English, Classical, Mercan-
tile add Mathematical School, in the town Of
Go1sborough.
The Senior instructor, Mr.. JoAx RoBixsox, L.
practical and experienced Teacher, having for
the last ten years stood at the head of his profess
sion i'll Europe, as the many flaterng testimonials
in his possession will show. William Robinson
farters himself that he is already favorably known
in this region, a teacher who has always been
faithful in the discharge of duty, and successful in
imparting instruction. and would, therefore throw
himself upon his old patrons OF Wayne. Lenoir,
and Edgecombe-in which counties ne has spent
the last nine years-for a share of that patronage
which they always cheerfully bestowed upon
him.
Mr.. John Robinson will superinteDd the Eng
sh, Mercantile, and Mathematical department,
and give instruction in The Italian and French
languages--aso in instrumental music, f requiF-
ed. Vocal music will constitute part OF The daily
exercises of the pupils
Mr.. William Robinson will supeintend the
Classical department.
They have built and fitted up q new School
Ronm, and hope that their effort to establish .
School of high literary merit in this rising and
fiourishng town, will not be in vain. They coID-
mence it on individual enterprise, and under the
most discouraging circumstances, and rely upon
the merits of the Institution alone for support.
The School is now in operation, and those who
wish to avail themselves OF its advantages are re-
ques,ed to make no delay in entering, that the
classes may be properly aud advantaSeously o..
gained.
For further particulars, apply 20 either Of tho
subscribers. JOHN ROBINSON,
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
Godsborough, Dec 18th, lS47. l6-lf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
S II o G CO S p II ! III C S
WARREN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,

ZNHlS pleasant Summer retreat, newly fitted
- up, surrounded by beautiful forest grove,
offering inducements to those seeking health or
pleasure. is again open to visitors.
The Proprietor will devote to it his personal at
tentlon, aided by good assistants; and from his
perlence in public life, he fatters himself that
his Establishment will compare. in manner and
style, with any other of the kind. Shocco is &C
cessihle by the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road
within II miles of Warrenton Depot, from which,
via Warrenton, the Proprietor will run a daily
line ofpost coaches, and thereby giving visitors the
benefit OF daily mail while at shacco. The me-
dicinaI properties of Shacco Water are, Sulpher
Soda, Magnisia, Lime & EPSON Salts, has proven
by test of more than half century, its efficacy
in the cure of most diseases incidental to South
ern climate.
Transient Persons, except those boarding with
the Proprietor, will be charged for the use Of the
water.
A good Band of Music will be in attendance
during the season.
SAMUEL CALVERT, Proprietor.
May 90, l94S-[ 37-9t.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
" E. " CO Il CHI SHO p
SIGN and FANCY PAINTING,

ZNHE subscriber respectfully informs the public
~ that he has opened a COACH SHOP on
front street, opposite the Journal Office, where
he is prepared to make up and repair all kinds Of
Riding Vehicles.
He has also engaged the services Of a master
Painter, and is prepared to execute Sign and fam
cy Chair painting, clean and varnish. furniture
paint and polish Coaches. in style not to be
surpassed. He solcits share of public patron
age, and will at all times endeavor to entire
satisfaction to those who may favor him with their
custom. GEORGE BROWN.
April %, l64s-[33
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-02
N OTICE

mo the debtors and creditors of Henry NJ Foyles,
| decd, late of the County of New Hanover
At March Term, A. D. le4s. of the Court of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions of the County of New Han.
over, Letters of Administration upon the estate of
Henry M. Foyles, decd, late of said county, were
duly granted by said Court to the subscriber, who,
at the same time, was qualified as Administrator
of the said deceased in due form Of law.
All persons indebted to the estate of the said de-
ceased, are hereby notified to make immediate
payment, and those having claims, accounts, and
demands against the estate of the said deceased,
are requested to present them for payment to the
subscriber within the time prescribed by law or
they will be barred of recovery, by virtue of the
Act CT the General Assembly of this State in such
cases made and provided.
DANIEL NJ FOYLES, admir-.
Nav IL, l84S-I 35-4t